12 MAY 1838, Page 8

IRELAND.

In a paragraph founded on a statement in the Standard last week, the number of crimes committed in Ireland in 1837 was put down st 27,396, of which the homicides were 722. Instead of " crimes com- mitted," read committals far crime—the number 27,396 being that of the persons committed for trial. The present state, and the increase or decrease of crime in Ireland tinder Lord Alulgrave's adminiorationt have been fruitful topics of wrangling between the Morning Chrostds and the Standard throughout the week. By selecting different penodu for averages and comparisons, both journals appear to make out their respective cases ; which, at the best, present a dreadful picture of the condition of the country.