One pleasing incident was reported from Ireland. on Thurs- day.
Mr. Villiers Stuart, Member for Waterford, mot his constituents on Wednesday, and boldly declared himself a thorough supporter of Mr. Gladstone's Government. That Government, he maintained, had remedied so many of the farmers' grievances, that the tenant scarcely cared, or did not care, to become his own landlord. He asked the meeting whether, in supporting such an Administration, he had or had not done right. The meeting, which was largo, and composed of both farmers and labourers, enthu- siastically responded in the affirmative, and unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Member. The occurrence would' be fall of hope, but for one circumstance. Mr. Villiers. Stuart, sensible, moderate, and well-informed as he is, is a little too friendly to the idea that it is proper for Ireland to ask and for England to give alms. He wants money "lent," i.e., given, to promote fisheries, which ought to be promoted sufficiently by the existence of edible fish ready to be caught ; ad maintains that the grants in aid of arrears should be given, when landlord and tenant agree, without "formalities." He even blamed the Government for trying to "save the pockets of that obstructive person, the British taxpayer." Irish beggars are quick, and we do hope that those of them who may be cultivating Waterford will catch up that phrase. Whenever they implore Mr. Villiers Stuart for alms and he gives them nothing, they should de- sorilie him respectfully, but firmly, as "an obstructive person." After his speech, he cannot possibly object.
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