The Marquis of ANGLESEA took his leave of Dublin on
Friday week. In spite of all the opposition and abuse which his Govern- ment has received at the hands of O'CONNELL and other leaders of the Irish mob,—in spite even of the Coercion Bill, which it was his misfortune to see partially enforced,—it is plain that the Marquis was personally popular to the last. The absence of those very qualities, perhaps, which fit a man to govern an unruly people in troublous times, contributed to render the Marquis of ANGLESEA a popular man with the Irish. He was attended to the water-side by a vast concourse of people, cheering him. At the final parting there was one loud enthusiastic shout, which the Marquis acknowledged by uncovering and placing his hand upon his breast. The people thought that he was going to address them, and there was instant silence; but he moved on without speaking ; though some of them begged he would say a word to them about the " rippale." He laughed, and pointing to Mr. LITTLETON, said—" There is the gentleman who must make speeches to you in future." All this shows how completely the Marquis was separated, as an individual, from the acts of his.Go- vernment, in the minds of the Dublin populace. The Marquis WELLESLEY bad arrived at Kingston harbour two days before, and proceeded to Dublin on Thursday. Several gentlemen went out on horseback to meet him ; and the carriages of Lords ANGLESEA, MEATH, the Duke of LEI NSTER, and others, formed part of the procession. There was no demonstration of popular feeling either favourable or adverse during his journey, till he entered the Castle-yard, when there was a single cheer. He was regularly installed Lord-Lieutenant, in the presence- chamber; and took his seat on the Viceregal throne, surrounded by his Staff and Household.
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