Birth
ANNETT -- January 10, at Fernbank, Tandragee, the wife of James J. Annett, of a daughter.
CARLILE -- January 14, at Houston, Scotland, the wife of Capt. David Carlile, jun., of a daughter.
DONALDSON -- January 15, at 50, Kelvingrove Street, Glasgow, the wife of Wm. A. Donaldson, of a daughter.
DUNCOMBE -- January 12, at Harley Street, London, the Lady Katherine Duncombe, of a son.
JONES -- January 12, at Milton House, Buckingham Road, Brighton, the wife of the Rev. Alfred Jones, of a son.
MURPHY -- January 17, at Glenburn, Dunmurry, Mrs. Isaac J. Murphy, of a daughter.
M'ALEENAN -- January 17, at Belfast, the wife of Mr. James M'Aleenan, of a son.
M'CARTHY -- January 17, at 7, Brougham Street, Belfast, Mrs. John M'Carthy, of a son.
O'NEILL -- January 11, at 44, Stanley Streek, Belfast, the wife of Mr. George O'Neill, of a son.
SUDLEY -- January 13, at Hertford Street, Mayfair, London, the Viscountess Sudley, of a daughter.
Marriages
ADAIR--KNOX -- November 30, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Nelson Street, Melbourne, by the R. F. M'Nicholl, W. R. Adair, second son of the late Mr. Hugh Adair, Springhill, Bangor, Co. Down, to Margaret, only daughter of the late Mr. John Knox, Dunluce, Co. Antrim.
ROBERTON--PILLING -- January 17, at Carnmoney Church, by the Rev. G. C. Smythe, M.A., R. D. Roberton, of Glasgow, to Annie, daughter of Robert Greenhill, of Thronemount, Co. Antrim, and widow of the late Thos. Pilling, of Glasgow.
Deaths
BOYD -- January 17, at her residence, Market Square, Crossgar, Dorcas H. Byd, third daughter of the late Mr. Adam Boyd. Her remains will be removed for interment in Kilmore Church Burying-ground, on to-morrow (Wednesday) morning, at eleven o'clock precisely. Friends will please accept this intimation.
BRADSHAW -- January 16, at Lisadian, near Hillsborough, Charlotte, wife of Mr. Edward Bradshaw, aged 7[0] years.
COUSINS -- January 15, at 95, Donegall Street, Belfast, Alfred, son of Robert Cousins, aged 1 year.
CUFFE -- January 14, at Catharine Street, Waterford, Susanna, widow of the late John Cuffe, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, of Darbystown, Co. Kilkenny, and daughter of the late John Lymbery, Esq., of Kilcop, Co. Waterford, aged 93 years.
DUCKETT -- January 11, at Dinan, France, Thomas Moreton Duckett, Esq., only son of the late Willian Duckett, Esq., Upper Mount Street, Dublin.
HILL -- January 16, at Creevytennant, after a lingering illness, Margaret Jane, wife of John Hill, aged 71 years.
KIRKPATRICK -- January 16, at Rotterdam Street, Belfast, John, only son of Mr. John Kirkpatrick, aged 7 months.
LOCKHART -- January 17, at Ulsterville, Belfast, Margaret, youngest daughter of Alexander Lockhart, aged 2 years and 2 months.
MOORE -- January 10, at 2, Dale STreet, Belfast, Thomas, second son of Hugh Moore, of Carrickfergus, aged 34 years.
M'FADDEN -- January 14, Mr. William M'Fadden, of Ballymacarrett, aged 49 years.
STRICKLAND -- October 20, at Ahany, King George's Sound, Western Australia, the wife of William Henry J. Strickland, and daughter of David Crossett, of Portglenone.
Clippings
THE LATE EXPLOSION AT THE FRIENDS' INSTITUTE. -- Mr. and Mrs. Daniel, the caretakers of the Friends' Institute, who were injured by the recent gas explosion at that place, were yesterday discharged from the General Hospital, perfectly recovered.
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RESCUE FROM DROWNING. -- Late on Saturday night, a fireman belonging to one of the steamers stumbled and fell into the water at Prince's Dock, between the wharf and the vessel. He was rescued by Harbour-Constables Somers and Armstrong. He sustained little injury, and was able to go on board his vessel.
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COALS. -- For the past two days several vessels, coal-laden, have arrived at this port. The supply, although not amounting to a scarcity, is still limited.
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ACCIDENT ON BOARD THE HISTORIAN. -- Yesterday, a mechanic, who was engaged in fitting up the machinery in the new ship Historian, at present lying at Prince's Dock, fell on board, and received some slight injuries; but, after some time, he was able to proceed to his lodgings.
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PICKING POCKETS AT THE QUAY. -- Last evening, as a lady was about to go on board the Fleetwood steamer, she discovered that her pocket had been cut from her dress. It contained about £20 in gold, a silver watch and chain, and a through first-class ticket from Dungannon to Kensington, London. The lady was accompanied to the steamer by a friend, and the matter was reported to the police, by whom every exertion was made for the recovery of the lost property, but without success. The lady proceeded on her journey.
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FIRE. -- Last night, about half-past nine o'clock, information reached the Police Office that a fire had broken out in the upper story of the house, 4, Donegall Street, occupied by Messrs. Stoddart, Bros., tailors. The brigade, with engine, tender, and escape, under Mr. Reilly, were soon in attendance, and in a few minutes the fire was extinguished. Very little damage was occasioned, except what was caused by the water. Mr. Wm. Mullan, J.P.; Head-Constable Lamb, Head-Constable Bodley, and a party of police were present.
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ANOTHER FIRE. -- This morning, shortly before one o'clock, another fire occurred; but Mr. Reilly and the brigade were promptly on the spot, and arrested it almost at its commencement. It appears that a fire was discovered in the spirit-shop of Mr. Henry Peter O'Rorke, 50, Mill Street. The alarm was at once given at the Police Office. A wooden partition on the ground floor, forming the side of a drinking-box, had caught fire. The damage was inconsiderable, as the application of a jet for a few minutes put out the rising flame. The premises are insured. Mr. Vance was in attendance. Head-Constables Lamb and Dunn were also present, with a number of police.
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CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA. -- At the third periodical examination of the candidates selected in 1868, we are glad to observe that Mr. J. Monteath, M.A., of this town, has taken the first place in Gujarati and Marathi languages. His marks stand in all the examinations 6,342, and has the eighth place amongst the fifty competitors.
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AN ATTEMPT TO RE-OPEN HUDSON'S ENTRY. - Yesterday, about one o'clock p.m., a number of men appeared in North Street armed with sledge hammers and other implements, and set about re-opening Hudson's Entry. They had not long began their operations when a number of those in the immediate locality offered strong opposition. After some tall talk on both sides the parties retired, but moving round to the other end, where Hudson's Entry enters into Ritchie's Place, they pulled down the wooden barrier erected at that end. This attempt to re-open what had been closed is giving rise to some dissatisfaction; for, as it had been a hot-bed of robbery and dissipation, it was not taken advantage of an a public pathway, but considered unsafe to venture through even in daylight. Since it was closed a nuisance has not only been abated, but less thefts have been committed, and the quietness, peace, and security of the neighbourhood greatly enhanced.
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CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. -- At the Belfast Police Court, on Saturday last, Hugh Moore, of Broughshane; Daniel Duffy, of Randalstown; and Robert Kerr, of Grange, were brought up on summonses by the Belfast Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal. The offences in all the cases were much the same -- working horses having galled sores on their backs and shoulders. Mr. Coates prosecuted on behalf of the society. Constable M'Nichol proved the charges. Their worships imposed on Moore a fine of 10s and 10s costs; on Duffy, 1s fine and 10s costs; and on Kerr, who had two horses, a fine for each horse of 10s and 10s costs.
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LEGAL NEWS.
ROLLS COURT.
DUBLIN, MONDAY.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER]
The Right Hon. Edward Sullivan, the newly-appointed Master of the Rolls, sat in the Rolls Court this morning at eleven o'clock, for the first time. The court was densely crowded.
On entering the court, his LORDSHIP was received with loud applause. When silence was restored, he said:-- Mr. Sherlock and gentlemen of the Bar, I cannot take my seat on this bench without shortly adverting to the very melancholy and sudden event which removed from amongst us the late Master of the Rolls. I had not as many opportunities as other gentlemen may have had of observing the manner in which he discharged his duties; but some I had, and I feel bound to say that no man appeared to me to have brought to his official duties a more earnest desire to act with impartiality and justice on every occasion. He discharged them with marked courtesy towards every one of either profession who came before him. (Applause.)
His lordship then proceeded to dispose of the business of the court.
ROWAN AND OTHERS V. LORD DONEGAL.
Mr. May, Q.C., moved for an order directing that the sum of £332 10s 5d, now lying in bank, may be invested in stock, and Lord Donegal entitled to the dividends thereof, and for the costs of the application. By settlement, dated the 8th October, 1822, certain lands were settled on the late Lord Donegal for life, with remainder for the present Lord Donegal. Two leases for lives renewable for ever were granted, and, in 1842, the lands were taken for the new bridewell of Belfast, and the sum mentioned assessed. The money was lodged in bank, to be dealt with under 7th Geo. IV., cap. 74.
Mr. ORR, for the Grand Jury, resisted the application for the costs, on the construction of the 34th section of the Act, and on the ground of the lapse of time since 1842.
His HONOUR granted the application.
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COURT OF PROBATE.
DUBLIN, MONDAY.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]
[Before Judge WARREN]
WILLIAMSON V. WILLIAMSON.
This case came before the Court upon a motion for a new trial. The issue was to try the validity of the will of the late John Williamson, of Craigarogan, County of Antrim, who died, leaving considerable property to his two sons, James and Samuel. The will was disputed by another son, named Joseph, on the ground that it was obtained under undue influence, and at a time when the deceased was not of testamentary capacity. There were four or five other children who had emigrated; but some of them were supposed to be dead. To the survivors the deceased had bequeathed one pound each. The issue was tried at Belfast, and resulted in a verdict upholding the will. It was now sought to have the verdict set aside, on the ground that it was against the weight of evidence.
The arguments occupied the day, and had not concluded when the Court rose.
Counsel for plaintiff -- Mr. Law and Mr. Andrews.
For defendant -- Mr. Falkiner, Q.C.; Mr. Boyd, and Mr. Tarleton.
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COURT OF EXCHEQUER.
DUBLIN, MONDAY.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]
[Before Barons FITZGERALD, HUGHES, and DEASY.]
GIRDWOOD V. TODHUNTER & CO.
The motion in this case had stood over from Thursday last, for the purpose of enabling the defendants to file further affidavits. The action was brought for an alleged breach of contract in the defendants not having executed due diligence in the sale of certain goods sent to the defendants in New York for sale on commission, and for having sold the goods by auction, contrary to the alleged contract.
Mr. A. M. PORTER, for the defendants, now moved on a second affidavit of Mr. Todhunter, in which he gave the names of several witnesses in New York whom it would be necessary to examine by commission.
Mr. W. H. KISBEY, for the plaintiff, said he could no longer resist the motion; and the question now was simply in what form the commission should be issued.
The COURT granted the motion, and directed that the plaintiff should be paid his costs, and that the defendants should also pay the costs of the commission which would issue, to be returnable on be 1st of May; the witnesses mentioned in the affidavit, as well as any others that might be necessary on both sides, to be examined.
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COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.
DUBLIN, MONDAY.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]
[Before the Full COURT.]
BAIL MOTION.
THE QUEEN V. M'CLOY.
THE prisoner is confined in the Jail of Lifford, County Donegal, charged with the manslaughter of a man named Love.
Mr. HAMILTON, Q.C., applied to have the prisoner admitted to bail.
Mr. JOHNSTON (for the Crown) consenting, an order was made admitting the prisoner to bail -- himself in £50, and two sureties in £25 each -- upon forty-eight hours' notice of bail being given to Mr. Reddington, M.P.
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THE ARMY.
The following will be the distributions of the 98th Regiment on arrival in Ireland:-- Four companies and head-quarters at the Curragh, until after the embarkation of the 81st Regiment for Gibraltar, when they will move to Templemore; four companies to Tipperary, and two companies to Clare Castle.
The 81st Regiment is to be concentrated at Templemore, preparatory to embarkation Queenstown (about 20th prox.) for Gibraltar.
The 2nd Battalion 6th Foot, and 51st Light Infantry, are the next regiments on the roster for duty in Ireland.
The 2nd Dragoon Guards embarked at Bombay for Alexandria, en route to England, in the Malabar, on the 1st instant.
It is rumoured that one of the retrenchments shortly to be carried out will be considerable curtailment of the travelling allowances of all officers.
87TH ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS -- GRANT OF INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL -- The effective men at the depot of this regiment who were present during the great Indian Mutiny of 1857 and 1858 have received their medals. The men, with the service companies at Malta, will receive theirs about the end of the present month. Those men at present serving in other corps should apply for the same, through their respective commanding officers, to the Secretary of State for War, and those men who have become non-effective by discharge should make their applications through their staff officer of pensioners. All others should be made direct to the War Office.
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THE MILITIA.
ROYAL SOUTH DOWN TIGHT INFANTRY. - The Secretary of State for War has approved of a private medical practitioner being employed for the Royal South Down Militia during the vacancy in the appointment of surgeon to the regiment on the same terms and conditions as a commissioned surgeon.
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FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT FROM PARAFFIN.
THE Clonmel Chronicle gives an account of an explosion of paraffin at Clifden, by which a number of persons were seriously injured. A young man named Michael King was blown to pieces, and others were dreadfully injured. They had picked up a barrel of paraffin, and placed it in a house, and closed all the doors against the ingress of the coastguards or police. A lighted candle being taken near the barrel, it exploded, with the result already stated. It is feared there will be another death, and the other injured persons are under treatment in the workhouse infirmary.
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FIRE AT BANGOR.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE BELFAST NEWS-LETTER.
SIR -- About eleven o'clock on Sunday night the alarming cry of fire disturbed the usual quiet of this town, and caused a general rush from all parts to the scene of the conflagration.
Joining the crowd on the first alarm, I found the fire raging in an immense stack of hay, weighing over fifty tons, which had been erected by the Messrs. Robert Neill & Sons, of Sandy Row, on a shed, in dangerous proximity to the valuable and extensive stores, stables, cow, coal sheds, do., of which the premises are composed.
It was quite apparent, on a brief survey, that nothing could be done (with the appliances available) to save the hay, and the entire exertions of those present would be required to protect the adjoining buildings, and to their credit be it told, a most unanimous display of exertion was at once exhibited to preserve the house property, none lending more efficient aid for this purpose than the females present, who vied with each other in their laborious work of keeping up the supply of water, which, after the pump in the yard ran dry, had to be carried from the sea; and this they continued to do for hours without a murmur, and completely drenched.
On the first alarm, Head-Constable Wallace and Sub-Constables Boyce, Gallagher, and Mullin were, as in every case which has come under my notice, found at their post, and with good will used their best endeavours to aid and direct in the general work, as did also the men of the coastguard service, under their officer, Mr. Cooney, who remained until all danger was over. Conspicuous during the night for his cool conduct and laborious situation was Captain John Brown, of the Caroline, who had a very fatiguing post of it; and amongst the other residents who laboured with effective zeal I have to mention the names of Messrs. Thompson, Lightbody, Stirrat, Burnside, Henry Bowman, Kennan, &c. No accident, fortunately, occurred to other property; all the horses, cows, pigs, and stock of cattle were removed as soon as possible.
No positive cause has been yet found for the origin of the fire, and it appears none of the Messrs. Neill's servants had been working near the stack of hay from one o'clock the day previous.
This fire again exhibits the great want of a fire-engine iin this town, as, had there been such, the greater portion of the hay could have been saved. -- I remain your obedient servant,
HENRY M'FALL
Royal Hotel, Bangor, Jan. 17, 1870.
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BELFAST QUARTER SESSIONS.
[Before J. H. OTWAY, Esq., Q.C.]
His WORSHIP took his seat on the bench at ten o'clock yesterday morning, and resumed the civil business of the Sessions.
ACTION FOR DAMAGES.
BAILEY V. CUNNINGHAM.
In this case the plaintiff, James Bailey, sought to recover from the defendant, Wm. J. Cunningham, a licensed car driver, the sun of £20, for personal injury alleged to have been sustained by defendant knocking plaintiff down with his horse and car.
Mr. Seeds appeared for the plaintiff, and Messrs. Rea and M'Lean for the defence.
The plaintiff was examined by Mr. SEEDS, and deposed that, on the evening of the 30th November last, he was in the vicinity of the County Down Railway terminus when the defendant drove up with his horse and car, and knocked him down. He was in company with some men, and the defendant came up, and, without any warning, dashed in among them. Plaintiff was knocked down, and the horse and car went over him. He was rendered insensible, and, when he recovered, he found that his face was severely cut, and his leg and shoulder injured. He was taken home, and was attended by Dr. Warwick. He was employed s a caretaker at the shipbuilding yard, Queen's Island, where he earned £1 a-week. In consequence of the accident he had been out of employment for six weeks, and Dr Warwick had been in attendance on him all that time.
The witness was cross-examined by Mr. REA, and deposed that he was not standing on the steps when the accident took place. He was not in a "brown study," although he did not see the car till it was on him. He was not drunk at the time. He received 11s 8d per week from the sick fund in connection with the trade while he was out of work, and also 9s 7d out of the Forresters' Society, of which he was a member.
Mr. REA -- So that, instead of losing anything by this accident, you have gained sixpence a-week. (Laughter.)
His WORSHIP -- Suppose a person lose his life on a railway, would the fact that he had an insurance policy on his life affect an action at law?
Mr. REA -- The jury might take it into consideration in an action for damages.
George Heaney, a railway constable, deposed that he saw the occurrence in question. The plaintiff and six or seven other men were walking in the vicinity of the station, when the defendant came up at a furious pace. He did not shout to then to get out of the way, or attempt to pull up his horse. When he knocked the man down, he drove on at the same rate. He afterwards came back and asked was the man injured. The defendant was on the wrong side of the street.
For the defence, a man named Samuel Evans, who was in company with the plaintiff when he was knocked down, was examined, and said he saw the car coming up, and he got out of the way. The plaintiff might have got out of the way also.
Mr. REA -- The man seems to have been mentally absorbed in some political subject. (Laughter.)
Joseph Brown said he heard the defendant shouting to the man to get out of the way.
Wm. Crossley gave similar evidence.
The defendant was examined, and said that, when the accident occurred, he was only driving at the rate of three or four miles an hour. He shouted to the men to get out of the way, and they all did so, except the plaintiff.
Dr. Warwick gave evidence as to the injuries which the plaintiff had received; after which
His WORSHIP said that there was no doubt if people chose to walk in the streets they were bound to exercise more than ordinary care and caution in order to avoid accidents, but, at the same time, a car-driver was not to dash among a number of people, driving his horse at the rate of three or four miles an hour, at a place where he should not be driving at a quicker pace than a mile or half-a-mile an hour. He would give a decree for £3.
BRANAGAN V. BROWN.
In this case, an action was brought by Mr. John Branagan, coal merchant, to recover from the defendant, James Brown, baker, University Road, the sum of £1, for "loss and damage sustained by plaintiff by reason of the carelessness and negligence of the defendant, through his servant, in driving his horse and bread cart against the plaintiffs horse and cart, whereby plaintiff's cart was damaged and broken to the plaintiff's loss."
Mr. M'Lean appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Coulter for the defendant.
His WORSHIP dismissed the case without prejudice.
The Court adjourned at half-past four o'clock till ten o'clock this (Tuesday) morning.
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BELFAST POLICE COURT -- YESTERDAY.
[Before Dr. M'GEE, J.P.; JOHN HAMILL, Esq., J.P.; and E. ORME, Esq., R.M.]
THERE were 61 prisoners in custody.
ASSAULT.
Anne Marlow, an old woman, was charged by Sub-Constable Sherlock with disorderly conduct and an assault.
The complainant stated that on Saturday he was called on to remove the prisoner from a house, as she was "kicking up a row." On his speaking to her, she became very violent, and struck him several blows on the face, while she also made use of the most filthy language.
Mr. COATES said the prisoner was a public nuisance.
Dr. M'GEE inflicted a fine of 20s and costs; and, in default, sent the prisoner to jail for one month.
PARTY EXPRESSIONS.
John Cochrane was placed in the dock, charged by Sub-Constable Moynan with drunkenness and using party expressions.
Dr. M'GEE -- What are the party expressions?
Complainant -- He said he was a Papist, but was a Killyman True Blue.
Mr. ORME -- Did he say anything else?
Witness -- Yes; he shouted he was "Cochrane of the Bush." (Laughter.)
The prisoner was ordered to pay a fine of 40s and costs, or go to jail for fourteen days.
Robert Gibson was charged by Sub-Constable Patrick Flanagan with cursing the Pope.
The usual penalty was inflicted.
Thomas Rafferty was charged by Sub-Constable Hanna with disorderly conduct and using party expressions.
The policeman said the prisoner was passing up North Street on Saturday, with a big knife in his hand, and shouting he was a good Catholic from the Pound, and all the people about him were Orangemen.
The usual penalty of 40s and costs was inflicted.
BEGGING.
Sub-Constable Stevenson charged an old woman named Margaret O'Neill with begging in Corn Market.
Mr. COATES said the prisoner was an habitual beggar, and had been in jail some time ago for it.
The MAGISTRATES sent the prisoner to jail for fourteen days, and cautioned her that, if she was brought up again for the same offence, she would get a month.
LARCENY OF A TUB.
Ann Adams was charged with stealing a tub, the property of James M'Aleese. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent to jail for one week.
ASSAULTING A CIVILIAN.
Nicholas Dree was brought up by Sub-Constable Jordan, charged with assaulting Wm. Murphy
The constable deposed that, about twelve o'clock on Saturday night, he saw the prisoner knock Murphy's head up against a wall.
Wm. Murphy deposed chat he was going through Grattan Street with a basket of bottles of porter, when the prisoner struck him, and knocked him down. Two shillings' worth of bottles were broken.
The prisoner was fined in 20s and costs; or, in default, one month's imprisonment.
LARCENY OF A CLOCK.
A little boy named Thomas Gilligan was brought up by Sub-Constable M'Grane, charged with stealing a small clock from the establishment of Mr. Bernard Campbell, Smithfield.
Mr. Wm. Donegan, an assistant in the establishment, deposed that the prisoner lifted the clock off the counter, and went out with it. Witness followed, and caught him at the door, when he dropped the clock and broke it. It was worth 15s or 20s.
Dr. M'GEE thought the prisoner was a fit subject for the Industrial Schools.
Mr. COATES objected to such a course, and said it would be much better to send him to a reformatory.
The father of the boy, in reply to Mr. COATES, said he was able to support his child.
Dr. M'GEE referred to the Act, and, under the 13th clause, he said that, were a child, apparently under the age of twelve, charged before two or more justices with an offence punishable by imprisonment, he could be sent to the Industrial Schools.
Mr. COATES -- Any boy who is charged with fraud or felony will not be received in those schools. That was sworn in this court. The boy can be sent to a reformatory.
Mr. ORME -- You have a sort of holy horror of the Industrial Schools. (Laughter.)
Mr. COATES -- Well, I have some reason.
Mr. ORME -- I thought when you became convalescent you would become a convert to the Industrial Schools. (Laughter.)
The father of the boy said he was a Roman Catholic, and would be happy to have his son sent to the Industrial Schools.
Mr. COATES -- He said himself he was quite able to support his child.
Mr. ORME -- If he states that, your jurisdiction in regard to the Industrial Schools is ousted.
Mr. COATES -- That's my view.
Mr. ORME -- For once I agree with you -- (laughter) -- Mr. Coates.
The boy was ultimately discharged.
ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.
John M'Greary was brought up, charged by Sub-Constable Brown with abusive language by cursing the detectives, and jostling against two policemen.
The prisoner, who said he was a labourer, and had been out of work for three months, was fined in 20s and costs, or, in default, was to be imprisoned one month.
CHARGE OF THREATENING TO STAB.
Patrick Timmins, a returned convict, was brought up by Constable Britton, charged with being drunk, and threatening to stab Wm. John Sheals.
The complainant deposed that, between eight and nine o'clock on Sunday night, two policemen were going to arrest the prisoner, when he (Sheals) offered to take him home to Samuel Street. The prisoner pulled a knife out of his pocket, and said he would put it into witness.
The prisoner was ordered to find bail to keep the peace for twelve months -- himself in £10, and two sureties in £5 each -- or, in default, to be imprisoned for two months.
OBSTRUCTING THE POLICE.
George Burley was charged by Sub-Constable Robert Lynch with obstructing him in the discharge of his duty.
The complainant said about half-past one o'clock on the previous night he was on duty in plain clothes in Wall Street, and heard a person telling a woman he would go and try to get a "half-one" before going home. He then followed the prisoner and another man within a few yards of a spirit-grocer's house. Witness told the woman at the door he was a policeman, and was going in, when a man came behind him and pulled him back, while the prisoner whistled and crushed up against him, and shouted to the people he was a detective.
The prisoner was fined in 10s and 10s costs.
DRUNK IN CHARGE OF A HORSE AND CAR.
John Hall, licenced car-driver, was brought up in charge of Sub-Constables Breen and English, charged with having been drunk in charge of his horse and car, and laving assaulted them.
Mr. Coates, prosecuted, and Mr. M'Lean defended.
Mr. M'LEAN said the prisoner had made a promise to abstain from drink for twelve months, and his time was up on Sunday night, and he was having a bit of jollification; but he would now promise to abstain for another year.
Dr. M'GEE -- He should now promise for twice the time. (Laughter.)
Mr. M'LEAN (to the prisoner) -- You'll do that?
Prisoner -- Indeed, I will.
The BENCH inflicted a fine of 20s and 10s 6d costs.
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THE DUBLIN GAZETTE -- JAN. 14.
IN BANKRUPTCY. -- Lawrence M'Grath, of Dungarvan, County of Waterford, draper, to surrender on Tuesday, 25th January, and on Friday, 11th February.
INSOLVENTS -- PETITIONS FILED. -- By Graham Egerton Huddlestone, of No. 3, Clyde Road, Pembroke Township, County of Dublin, Major, on half-pay of the 52nd Light Infantry, and Secretary to the Institution for Idiotic Children, Lucan, a prisoner for debt in the Four Courts' Marshalsea, on the 12th January. Against Seymour F. Clarke, of Tivoli Terrace, South Kingstown, County of Dublin, gentleman, a prisoner for debt in the Four Courts' Marshalsea; James Supple Reidy, sued and arrested as James Reidy, formerly residing in the city of Cork, gas engineer and patent pick manufacturer, a prisoner for debt in the Four Courts' Marshalsea, on the 13th January.
PETITIONS TO BE HEARD. -- At Kells, on March 29 -- Patrick Kane, of Athboy, County of Meath, cattle-dealer. At Limerick, on April 12 -- John Bernard, of Patrick Street, Limerick, hat and cap maker, trunk manufacturer, and outfitter.
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GAZETTE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
[FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY NIGHT.]
WAR OFFICE, JAN. 14. -- The Queen has been graciously pleased to give orders for the appointment of Ralph Robert Wheeler Lingen, Esq., Secretary to the Committee of Council on Education, to be an Ordinary Member of the Civil Division of the Third Class, or Companions of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.
FOREIGN OFFICE, JAN. 13. -- The Queen has been pleased to approve of Cavaliere Giuseppe Pilastri as Consul at Bombay, with jurisdiction on the Coast of Hindostan from Cape Comorin to Kurrachce, for his Majesty the King of the Belgians. The Queen has also been pleased to approve of Mr. Ch. Budde as Consul at Birmingham for his Majesty the King of the Belgians. The Queen has also been pleased to approve of Mr. P. D. Martin as Vice Consul at Simonstown for the North-German Confederation.
WHITEHALL, JAN. 12 -- The Queen has been pleased to constitute and appoint the Right Hon. Edward Sullivan to be Keeper or Master of the Rolls and Records of the Court of Chancery in that part of the United Kingdom called Ireland, in the room of the Right Honourable John Edward Walsh, deceased.
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LOSS OF LIFE AT SEA. -- It was reported at Kingstown on Sunday, by the master of the Maggie, schooner, 92 tons (Captain Aadar), which left Kingstown a few days since for Rio Grande, with general cargo, that, when about fifty miles off Cape Clear in a heavy W.N.W. gale on Wednesday last, the mate, Charles Murray, was washed overboard. Every exertion was made by the captain to rescue the unfortunate man, but unsuccessfully. The Maggie had returned to Kingstown in order to obtain another mate. Charles Murray belonged to Portaferry, and was looked upon as a promising and rising young officer.
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SHIPPING NEWS.
Arrived at this port on the 17th inst.
Carsky, M'Lean, from Campbeltown, with grains.
Union and Julia Ann, from Workington, with bar iron.
COALS. -- Balmerino, Clyde, Emerald, Hammond, Gleaner, Happy-Go-Lucky, Hero, Maid of Erin, Mary Ann, Sceptre, Susan, Olive Branch, Zephyr, Thomas Connolly, Wild Wave, and Utopia, all from Maryport; Matilda, from Workington; Unicorn, from Liverpool; William Aikin, Thetis, and Marion Hendry, from Glasgow.
Sailed from this port, on the 17th inst.,
Circassian, Ohio, Conflict, and Delhi, for Maryport; Dash, for Troon; Lady Alice Kenlis (s.s), for Dundrum; Maria M'Millan, for Redbay, in tow of tug Zealous.
ARRIVED
At Nantes, on Jan. 14, the Phoenix (of Belfast), from Callao.
ENTERED OUT
At Liverpool, on Han. 14, the South Carolina (0f Belfast), Edwards, for Rio Janeiro and Callao.
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QUEENSTOWN, JANUARY 17. -- Arrived -- Noe, from Sulina; Manhattan (s.s.), from New York for Liverpool; President Vasinton, from Kustendje; Mary Curley (s.), from St. John's, N.F.; Triton, from Belize; Ernest, from Demerara; Russia (s.s.), from Liverpool for New York; Etna (s.s.), from Liverpool for Halifax; Waterloo, from Callao; Albion, from Bahia; Penanz from San Francisco; Nancy, from Jamaica; Tarifa, from New York for Liverpool; Dunmore, from Glasgow for Balaira, with cargo shifted. Sailed -- Mary, and E. Colombo, for Liverpool; Risso, Briton, and Calcutta, for Glasgow; Allerton, for Gloucester; Ulstein, for Bristol; Amphion, for London; Zio George D., for Waterford; Jumna, for Dublin.
DUBLIN, JANUARY 17. -- Arrived -- Norton, from St. John's; Agnes, from Bremen; Maria, from Berdianski.