17 MARCH 1849, page 5

Ireland.

The "rate in aid" excitement has risen to a high pitch in Ulster. At a meeting of the County Antrim, held at Ballymena at the end of last week, under the presidency of the High......

Gbe A Special Court Of Aldermen Was Held Yesterday, To

consider certai n clauses of a bill before Parliament, disqualifying Aldermen and other civic officers under certain circumstances. The Lord Mayor informed the Court of the......

Cbt Vrobintts.

The movement against the Malt-tax and Hop-tax continues in the agri- cultural districts, though with languor. Meetings held at Ely, North Wal- tham, Farringdon, and other......