IRELAND.
The Galway- people have conceived the idea of constructing a Harbour of Refuge at their port, and they propose that the bulk of the work should fall upon convict labourers. The Galway Members headed a de- putation to Mr. Horsman on Tuesday, and laid an outline of their plans on the subject before him. He promised to give it particular attention.
Whatever opinion of the military: abilities of Lord Luc= may be held, no one can deny that he is a fair landlord and a judicious farmer. Evidently, "at home," he has an eye for the right thing at the right time. According to a paragraph derived from the Mayo Constitution, 4‘ the Earl of Lucan has commenced shipping his oats, barley, &c., from his farm-yards by steamers from Westport; and will also ship his sheep, &c. weekly for the English markets. His Lordship, who i a first-rate practical farmer, realized fully 21. per ton in Liverpool for his grain (all -expenses inclusive) over the highest prices which could be obtained at this side of the Channel."
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