4 MARCH 1854, Page 8

- IRELAND, .- The official statement , of the poll at

the lantivelaction is-LrOrteseue, 91-6; Cantwell, fliffifla In the course of the speechmaking on the dead- ration-day, at Dundalk, 'Mr. Cantwell-boasted that he -would-unseat his opponent bethee that any two months. %fiend l'akeitham, Member for Antrim County, is under order for ser- vice in the Eaat. Be has issued a letter to his constituents, statinethat as it is probable his absence will be short, he hopes to return to England and reewne his rarliaraent - but should it appear likely that Ms

duties willkeep him' long from England, then he will restore the trust reposed in him; - - - The journals of the West record the renewal of the Celtic exodus. But it is remarked that, notwithstanding the increased emigration, recruiting proceeds satisfactorily. . -

Tillage has considerably increased this year ; several graziers tempted by high prioesi.having:broken up their gram-lands. Wheat has now he- come a favourite crop, and potatoes have been also largely planted. . There has been a rise in the price of grain this week. , The village of Clare and the neighbouring country, were illuminated with' bonfires in hotiour of the pardon of Mr.-Smith:O'Brien.