Births
On the 19th inst., at Ardess Glebe, the Lady Adam Loftus, of a son.
On the 13th inst., the wife of Mr. Charles Rhind, Principal of the Edinburgh Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, late of Belfast, of a son.
Married
On the 18th inst., in Tullylish Church, by the Rev. J. Stewart, assisted by the Rev. G. Patton, William J. Patton, Esq., Bank of Ireland, Dublin, eldest son of the late G. W, Patton, Esq., M.D., Tandragee, to Bessie, eldest surviving daughter of H. Loftie Rutton, Esq., of Gilford.
On the 20th inst., in St. Anne's Church, Belfast, by the Lord Bishop of Down. Mr. W. G. Shegog, Westbrook, county Down, to Jane, third daughter of the late John M'Dowell, Esq., Maghera, county Derry.
On the 18th inst., at Edinburgh, by the Rev. Wm. Peddie, D.D., Peter Miller, Esq., Surgeon, Alloa, to Dalmeny Edmonston, daughter of the late Ebenezer Black, Esq., of Belfast.
On the 18th inst., at St. Thomas's Church, Dublin, by the Rev. Eugene O'Meara, Arthur Rose, Esq., of Belfast, to Clara Anne, eldest daughter of the late T. Lindley, Esq., of Dublin.
On the 6th instant, at Inverness, by the Rev. J. Mackay, Alfred Robert, fourth son of the late Colonel Harry Gough Ord, R.A., of Besley, Kent, to Belissa Jane, third daughter of the late Rev. W. Smyly, and grand-daughter of J. C. Beresford, Esq.
On the 2d inst., Rev. J. H. Hughes, M.A., Edmund L'Estrange, Esq., 9th Regiment, N.I., eldest son of W. L'Estrange, Esq., of Kilcommin, in the King's County, to Rebecca, third daughter of the Rev. J. Colthurst, Bovevagh Glebe, county of Londonderry.
Died
On the 17th inst., at the Palace, Armagh, Harriett Caroline, the infant daughter of George Dunbar, Esq., aged 10 months.
On the 18th instant, at the residence of her sister, High-street, Belfast, Miss Jane Nicholl, of disease of the heart.
On the 18th inst., in the 51st year of her age, Agnes, wife of Mr. Alexander Clements, builder, Shankhill-road, Belfast.
On the 16th inst., Alice Jane, youngest daughter of Mr. W. Clendinning, jun., May-street.
On the 2d inst., at Palermo, Alice Leckey Orr, only child of William Orr, Esq., St. Margaret's, near Coleraine.
On the 14th inst., at the Glebe, Arra, co. Cavan, Mary Jane, only daughter of the late Alex. Schoales, Esq., M.D.
Clippings
Coroner's Inquest. -- An inquest was held yesterday, by J. K. Jackson, Esq. Coroner, on the body of a child about six months old. The infant was at first supposed to have been killed, but the facts elicited showed that the mother -- named Kelly -- had been coming from Ballynahinch fair, and had got into a cart to ride, the infant being in her arms. The woman was the worse of drink, and, falling asleep, the infant dropped over her arm, where it was presumed to be sleeping, but was eventually found dead. The verdict of the jury was accidental death.
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Shameful Outrage by Romanists. -- On Friday morning some villains went to the house of a woman named Ryan, who lives at Mucklin, on a portion of Lord Dunalley's estates, and, having securely fastened the door, set fire to the thatch over the room where she and her two children slept! Fortunately the dog commenced to bark violently at the time, which circumstance awoke Mrs. Ryan. Perceiving the place on fire, she instantly rushed to the door, but found it firmly secured. She then seized an iron bar. and endeavoured to force it open, but her efforts were unsuccessful. The poor woman now became terror-stricken for the safety of herself and little children. Luckily, there was a small window at the back of the house, through which she was enabled to let down her children, after which, with considerable difficulty, she escaped herself through the same aperture. The widow herself is a Roman Catholic, but her husband was a Protestant. Since his demise she has put her two children under the care of the Co. Tipperary Protestant Orphan Society, and this alone is the cause assigned for this atrocious and unmanly outrage!! -- Nenagh Guardian.
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The "Prometheus." -- HI.M.'s war-steamer Prometheus, Commander Rice, left our quays on Thursday evening, bound for Cork, and thence to the Baltic, to join the fleet. She has on board about twenty-five volunteers from this port, which is a smaller number than was expected; but, owing to the great demand for seamen, and the high rate of wages, no more could be obtained.
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Horse Stealing. -- Cool Enough. -- Yesterday morning one of our constables, named Bennett, observed a peculiar-looking personage riding a horse into town, and took the suspicion, from his appearance, that the rider should have been trudging the street, inasmuch as the animal had all the ordinary waggon harness on. Bennett stopped both; and it was eventually found that the horseman had stolen the steed from the neighbourhood of Drumbo, apparently intending to ship him for Scotland in the evening, with hems, collar, straddle, and all the "furniture." The appropriator's name is Peter Sharkey, and on being presented to the magistrates he was fully committed for trial.
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SHIP NEWS.
The steam-ship Prince of Wales, M'Neilage, the Royal Consort, Humphrys, or the Princess Alice, M'Kellar, for Fleetwood, sails this evening, at a quarter past seven o'clock.
The steam-ship Fire-Fly, Brown, or Glowworm, M'Leish, for Glasgow, via Ardrossan, sails this afternoon, at half-past one o'clock.
The steam-ship Whitehaven, Quayle, for Whitehaven and Carlisle, sails on Tuesday night, at twelve o'clock.
The steam-ship Albion, Haswell, or the Briton, M'Cleery, for Stranraer, sails this afternoon, at three o'clock.
The screw steam-ship Malvina, Fudge or other vessel, for London, sails this evening, at eight o'clock.
The screw steam-ship Oscar, Carter, or other steamer, for Londonderry, sails on Thursday evening, at eight o'clock.
Arrived at this port, on the 16th inst., the Francis Nesham, West, from Oran.
The brig Carrickfergus, of Belfast, Silly, master, arrived at Rio de Janeiro, on the 17th February, after a remarkably quick passage of 52 days from Glasgow.
Arrived at Bahia, on the 22d ult., the Annie, Scott, from St. David's.
Arrived at Penzance, on the 12th inst., the Scotia, Davis, from Wales.
Arrived as Madeira, on the 31st ult., the Sarah, Cole, from Belfast.
Arrived at Havannah, on the 23d ult, the brig Otterburn, Draper, of this port.
Sailed from Liverpool, on the 14th inst., the Lady Sale, M'Kay, for Maranham.
New York, April 5. -- The non-arrival of the steamer City of Glasgow, now out from Liverpool, thirty-five days, is creating come uneasiness in this city and Philadelphia; not but there is every confidence in both ship and captain. The general opinion is, that she may have been in the ice, as it is in much greater quantities than usual, and if so, damaged her propeller, and stood away for the West India Islands to repair, and replenish the stock of provisions and water, which, no doubt, were nearly exhausted.
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A Windfall for the Prince of Wales. -- Mr. Holford, the rich merchant, who long resided in the Regent's-park, died on the 9th of April, and has left his large fortune to the Prince of Wales.
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Bankrupt. -- Thomas Walpole, of Dungannon, in the county of Tyrone, draper, dealer, and chapman, to surrender on Friday, the 28th day of April inst., and on Tuesday, the 30th day of May next.
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THE ARMY.
The first division of the 15th Hussars was to embark at Madras, on the 27th of February, in the Trafalgar, for England. The 12th Lancers have replaced the 15th at Bangalore.
The first division of the gallant 18th Royal Irish has landed at Gravesend from India, and occupy barracks at St. Mary's, Chatham.
The head-quarters of the 29th Regiment has arrived at Moulmein, where the corps is to be stationed.
The 80th Regiment may be shortly expected home from India, having left Calcutta in the ships Blenheim and Prince of Wales.
The 86th Regiment has arrived at Kurrachee from Poona.
The 96th Regiment reached Dinapore on the 21st of February.
The Horse Guards have now placed the Cork Recruiting District on a similar footing to that of London and Dublin.
Half-pay officers of the line are receiving circulars from the Horse Guards requiring their services on the active list unless disabled either by age on infirmity. If the army is to be increased, as is rumoured in military circles, by the addition of battalions in aid of those regiments in foreign service, there can be little doubt, as a measure of economy, that government will call in many officers at present on the half pay list. -- Cork Constitution.
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PROMOTIONS AND EXCHANGES.
War-Office, April 18.
32d Foot -- Lieut General Sir W Cotton, G C B, from the 98th Foot, to be Colonel, vice Lieut General Sir R Armstrong, K C B, deceased.
68th -- Major General Sir W L Herries, C B, to be Colonel, vice Lieut General D M Henderson, C B, deceased.
98th -- Major General W L Darling to be Colonel, vice Lieut General Sir W Cotton, G C B, removed to the 32d Foot.
Office of Ordnance, April 17.
Royal Regiment of Artillery -- Gentlemen Cadets to be Second Lieutenants -- F De Winton, vice Booth, promoted; A H C Hamilton, vice Jonge, promoted; E C Cuthbert, vice Winn, promoted; E A M Lloyd, vice Brackenbury, promoted; P Jackson, vice Markham, promoted; J Tucker, vice Porter, promoted; B F Schreiber, vice E P B Turner, promoted; M Tweedie, vice Cromartie, promoted; R L Tottenham, vice Joyce, promoted; R O'Hara, vice Gore, promoted; H C Lyle, vice Teesdale, promoted; L Griffiths, vice Lyons, promoted; W R Lluellyn, vice Torriano, promoted; H J F E Hickes, vice J T B Brown, promoted.
Corps of Royal Engineers -- Gentlemen Cadets to be Second Lieutenants, with Temporary Rank -- P H Scratchley, vice Cox, promoted; G N Kelsall, vice Savage, promoted.
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BELFAST SHIP NEWS.
ARRIVED.
April 19 -- Stork at Glasgow; Sea Nymph at Liverpool; Princess Alice at Fleetwood; Duke of Cambridge at Dublin. 20 -- Stag at Glasgow; Blenheim at Liverpool; Fire-Fly at Ardrossan; Prince of Wales at Fleetwood; Laurel at Morecambe.
SAILED.
April 19 -- Stork at Glasgow; Ariel at Liverpool; Princess Alice at Fleetwood; Newcastle at Whitehaven. 20 -- Stag at Glasgow; Sea Nymph at Liverpool; Fire-Fly at Ardrossan; Prince of Wales, Fleetwood; Laurel at Morecambe; Duke of Cambridge at Dublin.
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Dangerous Affray in Cork. - An affray occurred on Friday might between some officers of the 39th regiment and a number of civilians, which resulted in rather serious consequences to some of the parties engaged. It appeared from the statements of some of the parties, that those officers, after leaving a disreputable house in North-street, pursued some persons into Fish-street, whom they alleged had thrown stones at them. They followed them into the house of a young man named Wm. Murray, where a row of a very serious character ensued. Sticks were freely used on both sides, and in a few minutes the greater portion of the combatants were covered with blood. One of the officers had his eye very nearly if not completely knocked out, another lies dangerously wounded on the head; and as may be supposed their opponents did not escape without considerable punishment. The persons whom they followed into the house Mr. Murray positively deny that they threw stones, and assert that their assailants were mistaken in supposing so. In consequence of a row of a somewhat similar character in which the persons belonging to this regiment were said to have been engaged a few nights since, Constable Edwards was patrolling in the neighbourhood, and in a few minutes after took down the names of the parties engaged on both sides. The names of the defendants are Thackwell, Bullen, O'Reilly, and Aaron Jones. At the conclusion of the second day's investigation, on Tuesday, the Mayor said -- In this case we have decided to take informations against Mr. Thackwell, Mr. Bullen, and Mr. Jones to appear for trial before the Recorder; and the bail we have settled on is, themselves in £50 each, and two solvent sureties in £25 each. As regards Mr. O'Reilly, when we are informed by the prosecutor that he is sufficiently recovered to appear here, we will direct him to do so, and see if any of the witnesses can identity him as one of the parties engaged in the assault. The defendants having been directed to be in attendance next day, to enter into the required bail, all the parties left the court.