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Irish parties already present signs of that disorder and con-

fusion which were to be anticipated. Mr. Smith O'Brien, leader of " Young Ireland," makes overtures to join the Repealers at Mr. O'Connell's funeral, and is coldly repelled. Certain persons talk of John O'Connell's " more than hereditary " claims to the vacant leadership of Old Ireland : he modestly declines it ; but appears to be still open to importunity. Meanwhile, the office is to be put in commission. The " rent" is low. Concession is now made to public opinion in the appointment of auditors to inspect the Repeal accounts,—a reversal of O'Connell's highhanded policy. Depression, dissension, mutual jealousy, and distracted councils, are the characteristics of the time.

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