§ MR. FLYNNI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether his attention has been called to the proceedings at the quarter-sessions, Newcastle West, County Limerick, on the 16th ultimo, in reference to the case of Mr. Eyre Jevers, J. P., of Glenduff Castle, Charleville, who sued Denis McCarthy, a peasant, to recover the sum of £26 rent due; is he aware that Mr. Jevers produced an extract, which he swore was an exact copy of the estate book, to prove that this sum was due, and that when the original books 'were produced, by order of the county court judge, it was found on examination that only £8 5s. was due; is he aware that the judge characterised the conduct of the plaintiff as reprehensible and the case as deplorable, and stated that he would bring the matter under the notice of the Lord Chancellor; 568 and will he say what action will be taken by the Lord Chancellor in regard to this gentleman.
§ MR. ATKINSONNo, Sir, I have no information in reference to this matter. The Lord Chancellor informs me he has not received any communication from the county court judge in reference to it.