Births

May 31, at 53, Lonsdale Street, the wife of Mr. William Dempster, of a daughter.

May 29, at Glenarm, Mrs. Charles M'Cay, proprietress of the Antrim Arms Hotel, of a son.

May 29, at Annahilt Rectory, Hillsborough, the lady of the Rev. W. H. Pilcher, of a son.

May 31, at High Street, Ballymena, Mrs. Carlisle, of a daughter.

May 31, the wife of Peter Russell, Esq., J.P., of Dundalk, of a daughter.

Marriages

May 28, in the York Street Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Henry Henderson, of Holywood, uncle of the bride, Mr. William John Dunseath, Belfast, to Mary E. Rea, daughter of the late Robert Rea, of Belfast.

May 28, at Carrickfergus Church, by the Dean of Connor, Frederick Carew Smythe, nephew of John Owden, of Sea Park, to Anna Malcolmson, daughter of the late Thos. Greeves, of Berna, County Tyrone.

May 28, at Kensham Church, by the Rev. Geo. Robinson, A.B., Vicar, assisted by the Rev. Robert R. Hurle, M.A., Rector of Blaisdon, Gloucestershire, Joseph Cooke Hurle, of Brislington Hill, Somerset, to Florence Anne, daughter of the late Arthur Forbes, Esq., of Newstone, County of Meath, and of Craigavad, County Down.

June 2, at St. George's Church, Dublin, by the Rev. R. Carmichael, Fellow of Trinity College, and brother of the bride, John Parr, Esq., son of John George Parr, Esq., of Clones, County Monaghan, to Jane Amelia, eldest daughter of the late John Carmichael, Esq., of Upper Temple Street, Dublin.

May 28, at Pyon Church, Herefordshire, by the Rev. J. W. H. Molyneux, Rector of Sudbury, Suffolk, uncle of the bride, T. M. Croome, Esq., eldest son of T. C. Croome, Esq., of Croome Cross, Gloucestershire, to Nora, second daughter of the Rev. J. B. Webb, Rector of Pyon, and Canon of Hereford Cathedral.

May 28, in Linen Hall Street Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Hugh Hanna, Mr. William Rankin, to Miss Macartney, both of Belfast.

June 2, at All Souls' Church, Langham Palace, London, James C. M'Coan, Esq., of Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law, to Augusta Janet, youngest daughter of William Jenkins, Esq., J.P., oF Elgin, and grand-daughter of the late General Robertson, of Strowan, Perthshire, Chief of the Clan Robertson.

April 15, by special license, by the Rev. A. D. Murray, Minister of the Parish of St. Andrew, Charles T. Stewart, Esq., of Plantation Enterprise, East Coast, West Indies, and formerly of Castleshanaghan, Ramelton, to Clare Emeline, only daughter of Joseph Baum, Esq., of Georgetown, British Guiana.

Deaths

June 4, at his residence, Murphy Street, Mr. Joseph Chancellor, aged 57 years.

June 2, Agnes, fourth daughter of John Scott, Esq., Ballymagarrick, County Down.

May 29, at 59, Castle Street, Mr. Henry Maguire.

May 29, at Carrickfergus, regretted by an extensive circle of friends, Samuel Davys Stewart, Esq., merchant.

May 31, at 33, Wesley Place, Margaret, wife of Mr. Samuel Neill, of Schole, Norfolk, formerly of Belfast.

May 28, at Loughview, Clantonacally, County Down, Anne, fourth daughter of Mr. James Herd, aged 20 years.

May 28, at Rostrevor, Grace Belle, relict of the late James Brown, Esq.

May 27, at Birch Street, Mr. Patrick M'Manus, aged 94 years.

May 26, Mr. Samuel Weaver, merchant, Killyleagh, aged 46 years.

Sarah M'Naghten, daughter of Adam M'N. Dickey, Esq., of Cullybackey, County Antrim, and Sarah, his wife. She died on Monday, June 1st, in London.

May 30, at his residence, Falls Road, in his 70th year, and in full triumph of his faith, Mr. Colin M'Kay, father of the Revds. Joseph W. and Colin M'Kay, Wesleyan ministers.

May 29, at Colchester, George Chevely, Esq., son of the late Richard Chevely, Esq., Messing Hall, Essex.

June 1, at Francis Street, Derry, Mr. William Gilmour, aged 21 years.

May 30, at Castlebellingham, Mr. Thomas Magrath.

March 22, at Baltimore, U.S., Eleanor, relict of the late Mr. George Hamilton, of Castletown, near St. Johnston, County Donegal, aged 90 years.

May 26, at his residence, Ballyallaght, near Bushmills, Mr. William Pollock, aged 78 years.

May 22, at Portrush, County Antrim, aged 77 years, Catherine, relict of the late William Cuddy, Esq., Liet. in H.M.'s 69th Regt. (who fell at the assault on Bergen-op-zoom), and A.D.C. to the late Major-General Burnet, commanding the Northern District in Ireland.

April 23, the Rev. Matthew Forde Smyth, Incumbent of Rathwell, near Settle, Yorkshire, aged 35 years. He was the youngest surviving son of Joseph Smyth, Esq., of Laurel Vale, County Antrim.

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Local News

TERMINATION OF THE TAILORS' STRIKE. -- We referred to the tailors' strike in our last publication. We are happy to intimate the strike has happily ended. A conference between the employers, and a deputation from the block-printers -- headed by Mr. Peter Hoy -- led to this desirable event. Much credit is deservedly given to Mr. J. G. M'Gee, High Street, for the amicable settlement. That gentleman at once engaged one hundred of the men.

REV. J. B. SMITH, OF BRISTOL. -- Arrangements have been made, we believe, that the above-named gentleman will preach in Belfast, on Sunday, the 14th inst., and deliver a publie address, on Monday evening, the 15th, in the Victoria Hall, on the subject of Temperance. Mr. Smith preached lately in Belfast, and gave universal satisfaction to his hearers. We are glad that the Belfast public will have another opportunity of hearing this distinguished man.

OPENING OF THE NEW COSTOM-HOUSE. -- Business was commenced in the New Custom House on Monday morning, and we understand that the first entry was passed by Messrs. Henry Murney & Son, of High Street.

DEPARTURE OF TROOPS. -- On Tuesday evening, the depot of the 88th Connaught Rangers left this town, in the Semaphore, for Liverpool, en route for Aldershott Camp. They were accompanied to the quay by the fifers and drummers belonging to the other depots in this station, who played several lively and appropriate airs.

SERMON BY DR. COOKE ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. -- On Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Dr. Cooke preached an eloquent and practical sermon on the above subject, in Great George's Street Presbyterian Church. The words chosen were -- "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" -- Proverbs xxii. 6.

ACCIDENT. -- Monday morning, about nine o'clock, a young man, named Robert Young, was brought to the General Hospital, having had his left arm dreadfully shattered, by being caught by a wheel in the Messrs. Ritchie's Felt Works, Ballymacarrett. The accident was caused by his own negligence. His arm was successfully amputated by the house surgeon, and he is now doing well.

ULSTER BANK. -- We understand that the appointment of cashier to this company, vacant by the death of Mr. Connor, has been conferred by the Directors on Mr. James Wallace, who has, for many, years, filled the situation of Chief Teller at the Head-office. His obliging disposition and business capacities render his selection for the place a well-merited one, and his promotion to it cannot fail to give general satisfaction.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT. -- On Tuesday, a man named Duffy, in the employment of the Ulster railway Company, at the Terminus was stepping into one of the engines while in motion, when his foot slipped, and he fell to the ground. The engine passed ever a portion of both feet, cutting off one of his toes, and causing a compound fracture on the other foot. He was immediately conveyed to the General Hospital, where the injuries were promptly and carefully attended to, but it was not known whether amputation would become necessary.

QUEEN'S COLLEGE LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. -- This flourishing society held a public meeting on the evening of Friday, the 29th May, when two papers were read and discussed in the presence of an overflowing and most fashionable audience. Mr. T. H. M. Scott lectured on "The Irish Bards," and we regret that our space permits us merely to mention this ably-written, critical, and historical discourse. This paper having been criticised by several members, Mr. W. MacCormac, A.B., M.K.C.S.E., proceeded to deliver his lecture on "Mental Epidemics."

THE LATE DR. H. A. STEWART. -- The members of the Executive Committee of the Belfast General Hospital, at their meeting, on Saturday sennight, when declaring a vacancy in the surgical staff unanimously came to a resolution, in which they deplored the premature removal, by death, of the late Dr. H. A. Stewart, and expressed their deep sense of his rare talents, his untiring energy, and his assiduous attention to his hospital duties during ten years, and offered their respectful condolence to his family on their sad bereavement.

SOIREE AND PRESENTATION. -- The Linen Lappers Friendly Society held their first annual soirée on Friday evening sen., in the Oddfellows' Hall, Waring Street. Upwards of 100 persons sat down to tea, and the hall was tastefully decorated. Mr. T. Canning presided, and read a gratifying report of the society's progress. An address, accompanied by a watch, was then presented to Mr. S. Clifford, the President, as an acknowledgment of the praiseworthy manner in which he had conducted the society's affairs, and that gentleman appropriately replied. The watch, which is one of the first-class, was manufactured by Mr. Lowry, chronometer-maker, High Street. The society supports a sick and burial fund, and has, at the close of the first year of its operations, upwards of £40 in bank, after defraying all expenses.

LADY FRANKLIN'S EXPEDITION. -- We are happy to learn that Dr. David Walker, son of Mr. D. Walker, of Bridge Street, has been appointed Head Surgeon of the screw steamer Fox, which is being fitted out by Lady Franklin for the final search for the Franklin expedition in the North Seas. Captain M'Clintock, R.N., who nobly volunteered his services, is in command. The steamer will sail from Aberdeen, where she is being double-timbered and ice-bound. It is expected she will sail on the 25th instant, and her voyage, it is thought, will occupy eighteen months. Second in importance to his position as medical officer, Dr. Walker will have particular charge of the scientific department, comprising natural history, geology, and the kindred branches. He will also be supplied with the most superior photographic instruments, to take portraits of any Franklin relics that may be discovered.

SOIREE OF THE BELFAST BRANCH OF THE AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS AND MACHINISTS. -- Friday evening week, a tea-meeting was held in the Victoria Hall, in connexion with this society. The number of the members and their friends present was very large, and after tea, which was accompanied with the usual delicacies, Mr. Robert Irvine was called to the chair amid great applause, and introduced, in a few excellent observations, the proceedings of the evening. Admirable addresses were then delivered by Mr. Martin on "The Amalgamated Society;" Mr. Haggan, "Town and Trade of Belfast"; Mr. Newton, of London, "To the Belfast Branch;" Mr. Millar, of Glasgow, on "Importance of Union." These sentiments were most ably treated by those to whom they were allotted and were loudly applauded by the meeting. During the intervals between the addresses, the audience was delighted by the performance of the brass band in connexion with Lagan Foundry, who performed. in capital style, some choice popular airs, and by the strains of the organ, which was presided over by Mr. Webbe, the distinguished organist. A number of young men also favoured the meeting by singing several glees with great effect. Fruit in abundance was distributed to the company, at an advanced stage of the proceedings, which were most interesting, and which we regret very much being unable, from want of space, more fully to record.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. -- On Sunday evening, about seven o'clock, a fire of a very serious nature originated in the house 87, Academy Street, occupied by Miss Sharkie, dressmaker and milliner. The house is situated near Great Patrick Street, and was, we understand, tenanted by two or three families living in the separate stories -- the house, together with those adjoining on the Great Patrick Street side, being three stories high. About seven o'clock fire was discovered issuing from the uppermost story, and an alarm was instantly given, and a message conveyed to the Police Oftice, from whence were immediately despatched to the scene of conflagration two engines, in charge of the fire brigade, under the order of Superintendent Cockburn, and a force of local police under Mr. Lindsay, chief-constable. When the engines arrived some delay was occasioned, as usual, in getting, water, twenty minutes having elapsed before a drop could be obtained, and fully three-quarters of an hour before high pressure arrived. By this time, notwithstanding the exertions of the brigade, the fire had spread over four houses, and partially injured the roof of the fifth. The engines then began to play with full force upon the burning buildings, but it was not until half-past nine, and considerable damage had been done, that the fire was totally extinguished. A great deal of property belonging to the occupiers of the houses is destroyed, by being thrown out of the windows into the street. Amongst those present who rendered important service in extinguishing the flames, and preserving order amongst the crowd, were Chief Night-Constable Green, Head-Constable Henderson, and a party of constabulary. The fire was caused, we have been informed, by the negligence of a person who was smoking in bed in the uppermost story of the house in which the fire originated. The houses, which belong to the heirs of the late Mr. George Mitchell, were fully insured.

EARLY HAY. -- It will surprise many to hear that, thus early in tire season, Samuel Gelston, Esq., of Whiteabbey, has cut down and "saved" a meadow of excellent hay.

EMIGRATION. -- On Wednesday evening, no fewer than seventy decent-looking persons were conveyed from this port for Liverpool, in the Blenheim steamer, on their way, part of them, to Australia, and part to America.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT. -- Wednesday, a young lad named Martin Pierce, aged about fifteen, accidentally fell into a boiler of hot water, in Mr. Howie's mill, Oldpark, and was very severely scalded about the lower part of his body. He was immediately conveyed to the General Hospital, and placed under treatment, and now lies in a dangerous condition.

MONUMENT TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE CAPTAIN CALDER, R.N. -- We have seen with much pleasure a chaste and handsome monument erected in the Shankhill cemetery, to the memory of the late Capt. Calder, R.N. The deceased gentleman well deserved such a mark of esteem and affection from his townsmen. His name is inseparably connected with every philanthropic and benevolent movement that was made in Belfast during his long residence in it; and in the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals he took a distinguished part. The monument has been executed by Mr. Robinson, of York Street, according to a plan prepared by Mr. Boag, who was intimately acquainted with Captain Calder during his life-time, and has taken a great interest in getting up this mark of respect to his memory. It is excellent, both in design and workmanship, resting upon a pedestal of well carved stone, and sloping to a point at a height of about eight feet from the base. The following is the inscription upon it:-- "Erected by a few friends to the memory of Francis Anderson Calder, Commander, Royal Navy, founder of the Belfast Branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He did good by stealth, and blushed to find it fame. Born, A.D., 1788. Died, 1855."

CORONER'S INQUEST. -- On Wednesday last, an inquest was held in Ballyclare, before Mr. Markham and an intelligent jury, on the body of an infant male child, which was found in a field adjoining that town. The necessary precautions at its birth were grossly neglected, which Doctor Woodside stated, in evidence, was the cause of the child's death. No suspicion rested on any person in the neighbourhood, and, as yet, no clue can be discovered that might lead to the detection of the guilty party. The jury returned a verdict of "Manslaughter against some person or persons unknown."

BELFAST MONTHLY FAIR. -- The usual monthly fair of this town was held on Wednesday, and, was upon the whole, one of the best that has been held for a considerable period, for the attendance both of buyers and sellers. The horse fair was not just so good as could have been expected. The show upon the fair green was not so large as usual, and the quality was somewhat inferior. There were, however, some good horses, and prices ranged frota £20 to £50 each. In the stables of Mr. Robson, Chichester Street, and Mr. Smith, Great Edward Street, some good and handsome animals were disposed of. At the Bazaar of the former gentleman the sale was pretty brisk, and the prices of the number sold, which was large, averaged £20 to £50; and at two o'clock there was an auction sale of horses and vehicles, which went off at very good prices. The fair for young cattle and springers was largely attended, and prices were same as last month -- at from £9 to £18 each. Beef pretty fair supply, at about 6½d. to 7½d. per 1b. In the sheep department was the best show that has been this season, and large purchases were made. Prices -- 8d. per lb., in sink, was freely obtained, and 9d. to 11d. in wool. Lambs, 15s, to 25s. each. The swine fair was the largest that has been remembered by traders, and brisk sales were effected. Prices may be quoted at a slight decline. Sucking pigs sold at from 12s. to 21s. each. The cattle department was a much better one for farmers and other sellers than purchasers. The following is the official return of the number of animals offered for sale:-- 144 horses, 878 black cattle, 662 pigs, 198 sheep, 3 calves, and 11 goats. Total number of stock, 1,896.

JUVENILE REFORM. -- A meeting of the friends of juvenile reform was held on Monday, at two o'clock, in the Council-rooms of the Chamber of Commerce, for the purpose of considering the propriety of establishing, in or about Belfast, an institution for the reform of juvenile offenders, and hearing from the secretaries a statement as to the progress of the subscriptions since the last meeting, some months ago. The Rev. W. Bruce occupied the chair. The other gentlemen present were -- J. Owden, W.S. Tracy, R.M., J. Standfield, C. W. Shaw, J. Bristow, and F. Kinahan, Esqrs. A list of subscriptions to the institution was read, and from it we learn that the sum of £708 has been subscribed for the institution. Among the supporters are Mr. Owden, Mr. John Mulholland and Mr. Edward Coey, who have each given a donation of £50. A letter was read from the Lord Bishop of Down, Connor, and Dromore, giving an annual subscription of £10, and offering his services to the committee in any way in which they might consider them useful. One of the honorary secretaries stated that he had lately paid a visit to the Redhill Farm School for the reformation of criminal offenders, which is situated some twenty-two miles from London, and that he was much pleased with all he heard and saw in that excellent institution. There are 300 acres attached to the farm, and there are 279 boys, between the ages of twelve and sixteen, at present in the institution. The system of discipline adopted in the house is admirable, and the results of the training are of the most satisfactory description. The boys are taught trades, and are instructed in the practice of agriculture, and after they are sometime in the house and give evidence of a desire to reform, they are allowed leave of absence to see their friends; and so much are they attached to their new abode, that they invariably return when the time for being absent has expired. The farm consists of 300 acres, and there are four or five houses built upon it, for the accommodation of the inmates, each house being separate, and containing fifty boys. It was stated that the cost of building and furnishing each house amounted to £1,200. The moral training of the boys is particularly attended to, there being a pretty little Episcopalian Church erected in the centre of the grounds. A good deal of conversation followed this statement, and it transpired that the Government pays 7s. a-week for the keep of each boy in the Reformatory, the institution being established under an Act of Parliament, which extends to England only. On the motion of Mr. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Standfield, it was resolved that a memorial be transmitted to Government, praying that the English Act of Parliament be extended to Ireland, after which the proceedings terminated.

SALE OF PROPERTY. -- In the matter of Archibald Connery, an insolvent. -- Mr. W. Rodgers set up and sold, at his sale-rooms, Rosemary Place, on Monday, a farm of land, in this cause, in the townland of Ballyhubbert, and parish of Comber, County Down, containing 33A. 2R. 2P., statute measure, held for 41 years, or three lives, at the annual rent of £27 5s. 1d. After a spirited bidding, James, Andrews, Esq., was declared the purchaser, in trust, at £330. Messrs. Waterson & Dinnen, attorney for the assignee.

THE WHITEHOUSE PETTY SESSIONS CASE. -- It may be recollected that, at the close of the investigation before the magistrates at Whitehouse Petty Sessions, into the assault case, reported in our paper of Friday last, a man named Wm. Murphy came forward and addressed the Bench, as the representative of the flax-dressers of Belfast. We have been requested by him to state, as some mistake was made with regard to the matter, that he had been deputed by the flax-dressers and "roughers" to intimate to their worships that their society had no connexion whatever with the disgraceful affair.

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IRELAND.

By the death of Darby O'Grady, Esq., formerly landing-waiter at Limerick, a pension of £740 a-year reverts to the Crown.

The sheriff having received the necessary writ, we understand it is his intention to hold county courts, for the purpose of carrying out the outlawry of Mr. James Sadleir, late M.P. for this county. -- Clonmel Chronicle.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENT. -- Dr. R. Gilmour, son of Mr. Thomas Gilmour, of Broadfield, County Tyrone, has passed his examination for assistant-surgeon in the royal navy, and is appointed to H. M. ship Princess Royal, of ninety-one guns.

MR. RUSSELL IN DUBLIN. -- Mr. Russell, the celebrated Special Correspondent of the Times, whose graphic lectures on the Crimean campaign have excited such deep interest in London, is announced to lecture at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, on Tuesday evening, the 16th of June, and on the Thursday and Saturday evenings following.

DISCOVERY OF THE SUPPOSED SKELETON OF AN ABBOT. -- Tuesday, Mr. Mahon, Superintendent of the works at St. Mary's Church, Clonmel, while the men were engaged in clearing away the rubbish at the foundation of the pillars, discovered an excavation in which lay the skeleton of, it is supposed, an abbot or some high ecclesiastical dignitary; the bones were in their proper order.

THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, IRELAND. -- The Professorship of Materia Medica in the Queen's Colleges of Belfast and Cork, and the Professorship of Natural Philosophy in the Queen's College, Galway, are vacant, and candidates should forward their testimonials to the Under-Secretary, Dublin Castle, on or before the 30th June next. -- Civil Service Gazette.

COUNTY OF LOUTH. -- Mr. Chichester Fortescue, who has been appointed to the office of Under-Secretary for the Colonies, has addressed the electors of the County of Louth for the purpose of "informing them of the fact in a public manner," and expresses his hope and desire that, "whether as an independent member of Parliament, or as a member of a Government," he may be "able to do credit to their choice."

LEGAL APPOINTMENTS. -- Mr. Davis, of Belfast, has been appointed to take acknowledgments of deeds to be executed by married women. Judge Keatinge, of the Prerogative Court, was on Thursday pleased to appoint and swear in Mr. Davis in open court a public notary for the town and port of Belfast, including the towns and ports of Carrickfergus, Donaghadee, Bangor, and Holywood, in the Counties of Antrim and Down. -- Daily Express.

IRISH MEMBERS WHO CLAIM TO BE EXCUSED FROM SERVING ON ELECTION COMMITTEES ON ACCOUNT OF BEING MORE THAN SIXTY YEARS OLD. -- John Boyd (Coleraine), Sir Charles H. Coote (Queen's County), Richard Davison (Belfast), John Issac Heard (Kinsale), William Kirk (Newry), George Macartney (Antrim County), Nicholas Power (Waterford County), Sir William Verner (Armagh County), and Colonel Henry White (Longford County).

MR. BYRNE, THE IRISH HARPER. -- On Friday evening, the 22nd ult., an entertainment was given on the harp, in the Court-house of Slane by Mr. P. Byrne, the celebrated Irish harper, who had been for some days staying at the hospitable residence of J. B. Whetherill, Esq. Mr. Byrne's audience in Slane was large and most respectable, and his performance such as pleased the most refined critics. Several of the most admired Irish melodies and national airs were played with precision and extreme musical skill.

IMPROVED DAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LONDON AND DUBLIN. -- An additional special express train was intended, from the Monday, 1st of June, to leave Holyhead at half-past nine A.M. every day, except Sunday and Monday, returning from Kingstown at half-past four P.M., so that the passage may be made in day light, and enabling passengers, more especially families, to break the journey if they wish, and resume it the following morning, atter a night's rest at Holyhead. This is a considerable improvement, and the precursor, we trust, of others of still greater importance. -- Daily Express of Saturday.

MR. HERBERT'S ADDRESS. -- Mr. Herbert, in his address to the independent electors of Kerry, says:-- "In the step I have taken, I have made no sacrifice of principle. I have hitherto considered it my duty to give an independent support to her Majesty's present Administration, as one whose general policy I believe to be in accordance with the wants and wishes of the nation; and now, in accepting an appointment, which was alike unexpected and unsolicited on my part, it is in the earnest hope that I may thereby be enabled to help forward measures of practical utility, and to promote the interests and welfare of our common country."

MELANCHOLY DEATH. -- An inquest was held at Montlone, near Scarva, on Wednesday, the 27th lt., by Edward D. Atkinson, Esq., coroner, on the body of Susan Loughlan, who had died from the effects of a gunshot wound received a few days previously. The evidence went to show that the deceased and her son resided together, and were much attached to each other, and, on the 21st instant, he had taken out his gun to look for a waterhen, and soon after returned into the house along with a neighbour; almost immediately afterwards the gun went off, and the contents shattered the deceased's heel. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. -- Newry Telegraph.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO VISCOUNT STUART. -- We regret to learn that, on the 29th ult., Viscount Stuart, eldest and only son of the Earl of Castle Stuart, of Stuart Hall, County of Tyrone, while riding in the neighbourhood of Clohog Mills, was violently thrown from his horse, by which he sustained such severe injury to his brain as to be rendered totally insensible for several hours. Dr. D. J. Hamilton, of Cookstown (with Dr. Graves), was promptly in attendance, and, under their skilful treatment, their noble patient, in the course of the next day, was enabled to be removed to his father's residence, Stuart Hall. We are happy to learn, by the latest accounts, that Viscount Stuart is progressing favourably towards convalescence.

GRAND ORANGE LODGE OF IRELAND. -- MEETING IN OMAGH. -- The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland held its Summer half-yearly meeting in this town, on the 26th and 27th instant. The Right Hon. the Earl of Enniskillen, Grand Master, presided over a numerous and highly-influential assemblage of the members of the Order, congregated from most parts of the kingdom. We are informed that the matters taken into council, and the measures adopted, were of a most important nature, and such as, at the present crisis, will be calculated to promote the interests of the institution and of Protestantism in general. The Earl of Roden and Lord Dungannon were prevented from attending by their Parliamentary duties. -- Tyrone Constitution.

STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH BALLYSHANNON. -- Our port has a very extensive inland navigation, by means of Lough Erne and its connected waters, and is obviously the natural port of a wide district. The river is at all times deep and sheltered up to the quays, but the ill-reputation of the bar at its mouth, exaggerated by certain parties, has produced oppressive rates of freight and insurance, and, combined with other causes, has reduced our trade almost to nothing, and carried our exports and imports to Sligo and Londonderry: The entrance of the Isabella Napier, 232 tons register, yesterday evening from Liverpool, drawing about 11 feet 3 inches, into our harbour, on a neap tide, is, we trust, the first step in a right direction, and is owing to the spirit and enterprise of Messrs. Graham Brothers, of this town. Another steamer is announced to make regular weekly sailings to and from Ballyshannon and Liverpool. -- Ballyshannon Herald.

MALICIOUS OUTRAGES IN THE COUNTY DONEGAL. -- At the Presentment Sessions for the Barony of Kilmacrenan, held in Letterkenny, before a bench of sixteen magistrates, and six associated cesspayers, various sums amounting to upwards of one thousand pounds, were ordered to be levied as compensation for malicious injuries. The property destroyed consisted of sheep belonging, to several Scotch and English farmers, who had recently settled in the county. The country people not entertaining friendly feelings towards them, they were visited nocturnally, and noticed to leave their holdings, and the destruction of some hundreds of valuable sheep was the penalty of disobedience. The money, is, we believe, leviable off the electoral division in which the outrages were committed. £55 was also presented to rebuild a house belonging to Lord George Hill, which had been maliciously demolished. Sir James Stewart, Bart., was the presiding magistrate, and Mr. J. Hamilton, barrister, with Messrs. M'Cay and Martin, appeared in support of the respective applications. -- Derry Sentinel.

ALTAR DENUNCIATIONS -- A SCENE IN A CHAPEL. -- A display of clerical hostility from the altar has occurred, within the last few days, in the village of O'Dorney, situate within about four Irish miles of Tralee. On Thursday last, being a holiday, the parish priest announced, at Mass, that all persons occupying pews in the chapel should pay eight shillings for the painting of their pews, and they were to be done after the model of his own family pew. Mr. Henry Rice expressed some dissent, and his reverence on last Sunday again renewed the subject, but took a "wider range," stating that persons who held pews which were the property of others now in America should give them up to him, to be disposed of for the benefit of "the church," observing that Henry Rice was one of those who held a pew under these circumstances, and that he should give it up, or prove his title to it. Mr. Rice, who, with his mother, three brothers, and their families, were at Mass, said that the priest had no right to select him for his strictures, that he had a right to the pew, had legal possession for it for years, and that he would not prove his title to it, but that his reverence should disprove his title to it. The priest's blood got up at this audacious interruption, and he poured forth a violent tirade of abase upon Mr. Rice, who continued to apply the word "false" to the gross epithets directed against him, and retorted the imputation upon his conduct, observing that his house was more regular, better ordered, and more properly conducted, than the priest's own. His reverence then declared that he would apply to the bishop, Dr. Moriarty, for liberty to excommunicate Mr. Rice; and, though a cousin of Mr. Rice's, he had no doubt but he would get the power. Mr. Rice replied to the effect that he might "fire away." His reverence further said, that he knew places where, for daring to dispute his sway, Mr. Rice would be kicked. Mr. Rice, in reply, observed that there was not a part of Kerry that he would not kick the priest out of. It is said that it is the intention of Mr. Rice to institute ulterior proceedings against the priest for the language he used on the occasion.

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BOUNDARY SURVEY OF IRELAND.

Act 17 Vic., Cap. 17.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT BY virtue of the powers vested in me as Chief Boundary Surveyor under the above act, I shall proceed forthwith to examine the several boundaries of Townlands, Parishes, Baronies, and other denominations of Land in the County of Antrim, in order to define and determine new boundaries in cases where changes have taken place since the publication of the original Ordnance Survey, by reason of any alteration in the course of any River or Stream, or any other change in the said boundaries, whether caused by Drainage operations, or in consequence of Land having been reclaimed from the sea, or a Tidal River or Lake.

And Notice is also given, that the new boundaries so determined under the Act will be engraved upon the Ordnance Maps of the County, at present being revised, and will become the recognized boundaries of the respective denominations for the purposes of the Tenement Valuation, about to be commenced, as well as for all other public purposes whatsoever.

It is thereafter requested that all Landowners, Agents, and others interested, will furnish me with statements of any changes of boundaries in the above cases, in order that the same may be revised and corrected.

RICHARD GRIFFITH
Chief Boundary Surveyor
Boundary Survey Office
Dublin, 25th May, 1857.

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MELANCHOLY DEATH OF A CHILD BY POISON.

A MOST distressing case of this nature occurred in the town of Antrim, on Monday evening last, when a remarkably fine child, nearly three years old, son of Doctor Spearing, of Antrim, lost his life. The child had gone into his mother's dressing-room, on the table of which were two small phials -- one containing creosote, and the other morphine and ether, which had been prepared as a remedy for toothache, aud swallowed the contents of both. The child ran down stairs to his mother, in great agony, crying that "his mouth was burned," and the distracted mother discovered, too late, the unfortunate cause of her child's suffering. Doctor Spearing was out, visiting a patient, at the time, and Doctor M'Comb was in immediate attendance, but, notwithstanding every means and exertion that were resorted to, both by him and Doctor Spearing, who had returned in the meantime, the poor child sank, and died in about five hours after he had taken the poison. An inquest was held on the body, on Saturday, by Alex. Markham, Esq. Coroner, and a highly respectable jury, who returned a verdict in accordance with the facts. The warmest sympathy was evinced by all present at this melancholy accident, which has terminated so fatally, and plunged an amiable family in the deepest grief.

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FATAL ACCIDENT TO A YOUNG LADY. -- PARSONSTOWN, WEDNESDAY NIGHT. -- A very distressing accident happened at Eglish Castle, within three miles of this town, on Monday evening last, which has terminated in the death of Miss Bridget O'Connor, youngest daughter of Mr. O'Connor, of Annagh House, in the County Tipperary, which he holds from the Messrs. Kinahan, Carlisle Building, Dublin. Miss O'Connor was on a visit with her brother-in-law, Mr. John Doogan, at Eglish, and, accompanied by two women servants, was enjoying the amusement of a swing suspended from trees in the lawn; and, when she had reached a height, she endeavoured to grasp the branch of a tree, which occasioned her to fall a considerable height from the swing, and her head having come in violent contact with another tree, she was rendered insensible, and continued so until about nine o'clock on last night, when she died. Doctors Woods and Wallace were in attendance, but the nature of the injuries she received was so dreadful that all medical skill was unavailing. An inquest was held on this afternoon, before George Heenan, Esq., coroner, when, after the examination of witnesses, who deposed to the above facts, and Dr. Baker as to the cause of death, which he stated to be concussion of the brain, a verdict of "accidental death" was returned by the jury.

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Military News.

STATIONS OF THE BRITISH ARMY, CORRECTED TO THE 30TH MAY, 1857.

[Where two places are mentioned, the last named is that at which the depot of the regiment is stationed.]

CAVALRY.
1st Life Guards, Regent's Park
2nd Life Guards, Hyde Park
Royal Horse Guards, Windsor
1st Dragoon Guards, Exeter
2nd Canterbury
3rd Canterbury
4th Sheffield
5th Edinburgh
6th Bengal; Maidstone
7th Manchester
1st Dragoons, Dublin
2nd Dublin
3rd Light Dragoons, Newbridge
4th Light Dragoons, Brighton
6th L. Dragoons, Shorncliffe
7th Hussars, Aldershott
8th Hussars, Dundalk
9th Lancers, Umballa, Bengal; Maidstone
10th Hussars, Birmingham
11th Hounslow
12th Lancers, Madras; Maidstone
13th Light Dragoons, Newbridge
14th Light Dragoons, Kirkee; Maidstone
15th Hussars, Aldershott
16th Lancers, Kilkenny
17th Lancers, Dublin

MILITARY TRAIN.
1st bat., Aldershott.
2nd bat., Pass. to China.
3rd bat., Aldershott.
4th bat., Curragh.
5th bat., Woolwich.
6th bat., York; Horfield Bar

FOOT GUARDS.
Grenadier Guards,
1st bat., Wellington Barracks
2nd bat., Dublin
3rd bat., Windsor
Coldstream Guards,
1st bat., Aldershott
2nd bat., Wellington Barracks
Scots' Fusilier Guards,
1st bat., St. George's Barracks.
2nd bat., Tower of Loudon

INFANTRY.

1st Foot,
1st bat., Dublin; Glasgow.
2nd bat., Malta; Glasgow
2nd Cape of Good Hope; Colchester
3rd Corfu; Templemore
4th Mauritius; Colehester
5th Hong Kong; Preston
6th Cape of Good Hope; Colchester
7th Portsmouth; Portsmouth
8th Jallundhur; Chatham
9th Kingstown; Canada; Limerick
10th Dinapore, Bengal; Chatham
11th New S. Wales; Cork
12th
1st bat., Tasmania; Colchester.
2nd bat., Cape of Good Hope; Colchester
13th C. G. H.; Colchester
14th Malta; Fermoy
15th Gibraltar; Isle of Wight
16th Quebec; Limerick
17th Quebec; Limerick
18th Curragh: Birr
19th Aldershott; Parkhurst
20th Aldershott; Chichester
21st Malta; Glasgow
22nd Aldershott; Chichester
23rd China; Chatham
24th Peshawur, Bengal; Chatham
25th Manchester; Preston
26th Bermuda; Walmer
27th Sealcote; Chatham
28th Malta; Fermoy
29th Bengal; Chatham
30th Gibraltar; I. of Wight
31st Gibraltar; Winchester
32nd Agra: Chatham
33rd Mauritius; Colchester
34th Edinburgh; Parkhurst
35th Burmah, Chatham
36th Jamaica; Athlone
37th Ceylon; Chichester
38th Curragh; Fermoy
39th Montreal; Battevant
40th Melbourne; Belfast
41st Jamaica; Walmer
42nd Dover; Stirling
43rd Bangalore; Chatham
44th Shorncliffe; Walmer
45th Cape of Good Hope; Colchester
46th Corfu; Templemore
47th Malta; Fermoy
48th Malta; Fermoy
49th Barbadoes; Walmer
50th Dublin; Colehester
51st Curragh; Pembroke
52nd Lucknow; Chatham
53rd Fort Wm.; Chatham
54th Aldershott; Winchester
55th Gibraltar; Isle of Wight
56th Curragh; Pembroke
57th Malta; Fermoy
58th New Zealand; Belfast
59th Hong Kong; Athlone
60th 1st bat., Meerut; Chatham
2nd bat., Cape; Jersey
3rd bat., Dublin; Jersey
61st Wuzerabad, Bengal; Chatham
62nd Nova Scotia; Birr
63rd Nova Scotia; Birr
64th Persia; Chatham
65th New Zealand; Belfast
66th Aldershott; Winchester
67th Plymouth; Athlone
68th Cephalonia; Templemore
69th Plymouth; Weymouth
70th Ferozepore; Chatham
71st Malta; Fort George
72nd Shorncliffe; Fort George
73rd Cape of Good Hope; Colchester
74th Jackatalla; Chatham
75th Rawal Pindoe; Chatham
76th New Brunswick; Birr
77th Dublin; Colchester
78th Persia; Chatham
79th Shorncliffe; Stirling
80th Cape of Good Hope; Pembroke
81st Lahore; Chatham
82nd China; Chatham
83rd Deesa; Chatham
84th Madras; Chatham
85th Cape of Good Hope; Portsmouth
86th Colaba, Bombay; Chatham
87th Rawul Pindee; Chatham
88th Aldershott; Belfast
89th Cape of Good Hope; Colchester
90th Passage to China; Chatham
91st Corfu; Preston
92nd Gibraltar; F. George
93rd Portsmouth; Chatham
94th Curragh; Pembroke
95th Dublin; Cork
96th Gibraltar; I. of Wight
97th Aldershott: Chichester
98th Sheffield; Cork
99th Cork; Cork
Rifle Brigade,
1st bat., Aldershott; Winchester.
2nd and 3rd bat., Aldershott; Winchester

COLONIAL CORPS.
1st West India Regiment, Jamaica; Chatham
2nd Demerara; Chatham
3rd Jamaica; Chatham
Ceylon Rifles, Ceylon
Cape Mounted Rifles, Cape of Good Hope
Royal Canada Rides, Kingstown
St. Helena Regiment, St. Helena
Loyal Newfoundland Co., N.f.
Royal Malta Fencibles, Malta
Gold Coast Corps, C. Coast
M. S. Corps., Brompton, Kent
Royal Engineers, do.,

Lieut.-Colonel Arthur Joseph Taylor is to assume the command of the Royal Artillery in Canada.

Fifty-four Sergeant-Majors are at Hythe receiving instructions in a totally new platoon exercise.

The 50th Regiment embark on the 9th June for Ceylon.

The 2nd and 3rd Dragoon Guards are to be held in readiness for immediate embarkation for India, to relieve the 9th and 14th Dragoons.

The depots of the 23rd Fusiliers, 82nd, and 93rd Regiments, are to join the Provisional Battalion at Chatham.

The present rate of bounty granted to recruits, viz., £2, may be issued to each soldier, who, on the termination of his first period of service, shall re-enlist under the Acts of the 10th and 11th Victoria, cap. 37, for the further term of years required to complete a total service of twenty-one years in the Infantry, or twenty-four years in the Cavalry or Artillery; and to each of the soldiers so re-enlisting. who may be complete in necessaries, the sum of £1 will be allowed as compensation in lieu of a new kit. -- Limerick Chronicle.

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Shipping.

PORT OF BELFAST -- FRIDAY, JUNE 5.

ARRIVED.

At this port, on the 3rd instant, the ship Ingleborough, Treverton, from Norfolk, U.S.; the Ossian (s.s.), Long. from London, with guano, &c.; on the 2nd, the Ida, from New Orleans.
At this port, on the 1st instant, the Prussian brig Bogamilla, Beckmann, from Memel, with timber and deals; on the 30th ult., the Prussian brig Elise and Emma, Wilken, from Dantzic, with railway sleepers and lathwood; the Prussian brig Maja, Siebald, from Memel, with timber, deals, and lathwood. -- Clotworthy and Pinkerton, agents.
At this port, on the 2nd instant, the screw-steamer Waterwitch, Hoare, from Riga, with flax, &c. -- R. and J. Bell and Co., consignees. Gustavus Heyn, agent.
At Newry, on the 29th ultimo, the Johann Freidrich.
At Dunkirk, on the 30th ultimo, the Belfast Lass, Raddings, from London.
At Grangemouth, on the 29th ultimo, the Kezia, Steef, fron Dantzic; the Huel, Weywode, from Stettin.
At Stavanger, on the 20th ultimo, the Urania, Simonson, from Belfast.
At Elsinore, on the 28th ultimo, the Dexterous, Lay, from Konigsberg for London; on the 27th, the Arab, Kemp, from Liverpool for Riga.
At Liverpool, on the 2nd inst., the Mary Carson, Bennett, from Bombay.
At Cronstadt, on the 24th ultimo, the Aaltje Pronk, Schuur, from Shields.
Off Dartmouth, on the 2nd instant, the Owen Glendower, from Bombay for London.
At Falmouth, on the 30th ultimo, the Exchange, Goldsmith, from Cardenas, with sugar, for orders; the Empire Queen, from Mobile, with timber; the Catherine Anderson, M'Donald, from Catania, with sulphur, for orders.

SAILED.

From this port, on the 2nd instant, the Concord, for Troon; the Edward and James, for Swansea.
From this port, on the 2nd instant, the brig Times, Elwood, for Archangel and Leghorn; and the schooner Gleaner, Orr, for Ayr and Archangel. -- Phillips & Moore, agents.
From this port, on the 1st instant, the Mischief, Torney, for Barbadoes; the Robert Cottle, for Troon.
From Queenstown, on the 30th ultimo, the Ingleborough, Treverton, for Belfast; the Lord Dufferin, Crawford, for [sic]
From Liverpool, on the 30th ultimo, the Tuscarora, Dunlevy, for Philadelphia.
From Deal, on the 1st instant, the Grace Longstaff, Brown, for Nickerie.
From Liverpool, on the 1st instant, the Khersonese (s.s.) for Halifax.
From Barbadoes, on the 9th ultimo, the Ann Falcon, Bowness, for Belfast.
From Demerara, on the 2nd inst., the Malabar, M'Queen, for Barbadoes.

CLEARED

From Liverpool, on the 1st instant, the William Penn, Meade, for Baltimore.

PASSED

Elsinore, on the 29th ultimo, the Wallace, Sim, from Dantzic for Belfast; the Effort, Christie, from Riga for Belfast; and the Hinda, Vasey, from Liverpool for St. Petersburg.

SPOKEN

The Epaminondas, from Shields for New York, May 16, in lat. 32.0 N., long. 42.10 W.

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BELFAST, JUNE 2. -- The Harriet Wyld, M'Kenzie, from Liverpool for Quebec, has put back; bore up, very leaky.

The Donald M'Kay, from Melbourne, arrived off Liverpool on the 1st inst., in tow, with 12,000 ounces of gold; experienced light winds.

The brig Vesta, which grounded at Dundalk, as previously reported, has been since floated off, and is at present at the quay, with cargo, all safe and uninjured.

 

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Births

June 10, at 27, Ship Street, Mrs. D. W. Moore, of a daughter.

June 10, at 116, Carrick Hill, Belfast, the wife of Mr. John Potts, of a son.

June 7, at Canning Street, Mrs. Robert Scott, of a daughter.

June 5, at 16, Howard Street, the wife of J. M. Pirrie, M.D., of a daughter.

June 2, the wife of Henry Thompson, Esq., M.D., of a son.

Marriages

June 10, in the Fisherwick Place Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Dr. Morgan, Mr. Thomas R. Pelan, to Miss Jacobson (granddaughter of E. Neely, Esq.,) both of Lisburn.

June 9, at Comber, by the Rev. John Orr, Mr. John Simonton, Belfast, to Ellen, youngest daughter of the late James M'Kibbin, Esq., Pittsburg, United States.

June 4, at St. Anne's Church, by the Rev. R. A. Agar, Thomas R. Walkington, Esq., to Letitia, daughter of Gustavus Heyn, Esq., Fairfield.

June 8, at Killyleagh Church, by the Rev. Dr. Hincks, and afterwards in the Roman Catholic Chapel, by the Rev. E. Connor, P.P., Mr. Patrick Dougherty, Killyleagh, to Anna Maria, second daughter of the late Mr. John Calvert, and grand-daughter of Mr. David Bell, Tullyveery.

June 4, at Rathfarnham Church, by the Rev. Loftus T. Shire, Thomas J. Rennick, eldest son of George Rennick, Lough Derry, County Monaghan, to Eliza Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Henry E. Stephens, of Bishop Street, Dublin.

June 2, in the Cathedral of Raphoe, by the father of the bridegroom, Sophia, eldest daughter of William Fenwick, Esq., of Greenhill, County Donegal, to the Rev. T.G. Stokes, only son of the Ven. the Archdeacon of Armagh.

June 4, at the Parish Church of St. Marylebone, by the Rev. W. H. Stanton, Rector of Braceborough, Lincolnshire, Alfred John, second son of W. H. Stanton, Esq., The Thrupp, Gloucestershire, to Anna, eldest surviving daughter of the late John Alexander, Esq., of Newtownlimavady, Londonderry.

May 9, at the residence of the bride's mother, in Thorold, by the Rev. T. B. Fuller, D.D., Samuel Coyne, Esq., of Toronto, to Anna Maria Sillery, third daughter of the late John Morrison, Esq., M.D., of Newry, County Down.

June 4, in the Presbyterian Meeting-house, Kilmore, by the Rev. William Davidson, brother-in-law of the bride, assisted by the Rev. Moses Black, Mr. George Stockdale, Downpatrick, to Mary Anne, second daughter of James Cleland, Esq., of Woodside, Crossgar.

June 4, in Fisherwick Place Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Dr. Morgan, Humphrey Thompson Breakey, Esq., of Monaghan, to Miss Jemima Graham, daughter of the late John Graham, Esq., of College, Glenarm.

June 3, in Linen Hall Street Church, by the Rev. Robt. Knox, Mr. Fielding Smyth, to Miss W. Balmer, both of County Down.

Deaths

June 10, of apoplexy, at Kensington Cottage, Malone, the residence of his father-in-law (Mr. James Cooke) Mr Abner Welsh, printer, Arthur Square, aged 36 years.

June 11, at his residence, 28, Gamble Street, Mr. Robert Browne, pilot, aged 59 years.

June 8, at his residence, Mount View Terrace, Surgeon Officer, aged 52 years.

June 9, at Portglenone, Jane, wife of Mr Hugh Hamilton, aged 34 years.

June 8, at Mountain Lodge, Sarah, daughter of Mr. William Johnston.

June 7, at his residence, Dunmurry, Mr. John M'Kittrick.

June 4, at Glenbank, Jane, daughter of the late John Cuppage, Esq.

June 5, at Ballymena, Martha, relict of the late P. Matthewson, Esq., and eldest daughter of the late Edmund M'Neill, Esq., Cushendun, County of Antrim.

June 4, at Banbridge, Eliza, the beloved wife of Mr. Samuel Woods, merchant.

June 4, Mr. Wm. A. M'Cullough, eldest son of Mr. M. M'Cullough, Moneyrea, aged 31 years.

June 5, at the residence of his son, Omagh, Mr. John Trenar, aged 84 years.

June 1, at Fulford, near York, of inflammation of the lungs, Roberta, daughter of Capt. Rowan, barrackmaster.

May 23, at his residence, Drumlee, Finvoy, William Warnock, aged 94 years.

May 24, at Stanley-mount Castle, Isle of Man, Arbuthnot Emerson, Esq., aged 54 years, brother of Sir James Emerson Tennent, Secretary of the board of Trade.

May 30, at Bournemouth, Robert E. Stuart, Esq., eldest son of the Hon. and Rev. Andrew Godfrey Stuart, aged 30 years.

Clippings

General News.

IRELAND.

The assizes throughout Ireland will commence about the 6th July.

The annual Conference of the Primitive Wesleyan Clergy, will be held at the Meeting-house, Great George's street Dublin, on the 24th instant.

SPIRIT LICENSES IN IRELAND. -- By a Parliamentary paper it appears that, in 1852, 413 spirit licenses were granted in Ireland, and 430 in 1853, 453 in 1854, and 458 in 1835. This showsa gradual increase.

We understand that the council and members of the Incorporated Society of the Attorneys and Solicitors of Ireland intend dining together at the Salt Hill Hotel, Kingstown, towards the close of this mouth, before the circuits leave Dublin. -- Dublin Evening Mail.

The chestnut which was planted in the demesne of Gola Castle in 1838, to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria, has blossomed this year for the first time. It is just now in perfect bloom. -- Armagh Guardian.

FATAL ACCIDENT. -- A few days since, a farmer named Lawrence Cushin, residing at Newpark, near Cashel, while his horse was being shod at a forge in that locality, received a kick from the animal which caused his death. -- Clonmel Chronicle.

Febrile disease is very prevalent in the neighbourhood of Borrisokane. There are at present sixteen inmates in the union fever hospital, a larger number than has been in that institute at any period for the last eight or nine years.

THE PORTGLENONE RIOT. -- John and Thomas Daley, who had been liberated on bail for trial at the ensuing assizes, have been again arrested and committed to custody in Ballymena Bridewell. We understand that this course was thought necessary in consequence of medical depositions to the effect that the life of a boy named Caskey -- who was wounded by the same shot that killed Ellen Kyle -- is now in imminent danger. -- Ballymena Observer.

DINNER TO D. S. KER, ESQ. -- The tenantry of Mr. Ker, on his Down and Antrim estates, are about to entertain that gentleman at a dinner, to be given in Ballynahinch, on the 23rd instant. No landlord deserves such a mark of respect better than Mr. Ker. For moderate letting and acting up to the golden rule, "Live and let live," Mr. Ker stands high, and is deservedly lauded. We understand the proceeding on the part of the tenantry is purely out of esteem for Mr. Ker as a landlord, and altogether unconnected with politics. -- Down Recorder.

AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH. -- Mr. Andrew Ferguson, of Cordelay, near Killeshandra, was, on Thursday evening (4th), apparently in the enjoyment of his usual health and spirits, but on Friday morning complained of inflammation in the throat, when medical aid was promptly procured, but, melancholy to relate, while the surgeon was in the act of examining the part, he suddenly and unexpectedly dropped down dead. This is the third case of sudden death in this locality within the brief period of a few weeks. -- Correspondent of Armagh Guardian.

PROFESSIONAL PROGRESS. -- Mr. John M'Curdy, architect, who has already won many laurels, is now an established favourite in his profession. The following extract is taken from the Freeman's Journal:-- "The Board of Superintendence of Kilmainham Jail awarded the premiums offered for the three best designs for enlarging and remodelling the prison to the following architects, viz., Mr. John M'Curdy, first; Mr. E. H. Carson, second; and Mr. Gray, third. it is proposed to give great increased accommodation for prisoners on the separate system."

DREADFUL ASSAULT. -- On the fair day of this town, as a man named Gilmore, from Carabrowne, was proceeding towards home, he was attacked by two men named Flemming, father and son, and very cruelly treated. When knocked down the younger Flemming stabbed him with a knife, and then made off. The father and sister were arrested that evening, and committed to prison. Gilmore was removed to the county infirmary, where his wounds were dressed. Young Flemming was arrested on Wednesday night by Constable Barry, and lodged in gaol. The two men and the girl have been admitted to bail. -- Galway Mercury.

RAILWAY OPPOSITION. -- The opposition between the Great Southern and Western and Waterford and Limerick Railway Companies has at length ceased, and a new tariff of increased charges for goods traffic has been agreed upon, and which is to be ratified at a meeting to be held in Waterford to-morrow (Thursday.) We understand that the above companies have applied to the London and Limerick Steamship Company to join them in regulating the rates for goods traffic, but the proposition has been postponed for the consideration of the board of directors at their meeting on Friday next. -- Limerick Observer.

DEATH BY LIGHTNING. -- During the thunderstorm on Friday sen., about four o'clock, a boy named Thos. Murphy, who was weeding potatoes in a field near Loughmore, took shelter under a tree from the storm, together with a girl who was working with him. The latter, when the storm subsided a little, removed from the shelter and went to her work, leaving the boy after her. In some short time, he not making his appearance, she went to look for him, when to her horror she found him a blackened corpse, and his hat a great distance off. T. O'Meara, Esq., coroner, held an inquest next day, when a verdict was returned in accordance with the above facts. -- Nenagh Guardian.

FREEMASONRY. -- The members of St. Patrick's Senior Lodge, No. 623, Armagh, held their ordinary meeting on Wednesday sen., when the appointment of the various officers, for the ensuing six months, took place. Several new members were initiated on the occasion. Arrangements were also made for the brethren to dine together at their lodge-rooms, on the approaching festival of St. John. We understand it is determined to present Br. Malcolm M'Neale Johnston, on his retiring from the office of secretary, with an address and testimonial in acknowledgment of his zealous and efficient services as master and secretary of 623 for the last nine years. Brother Hamersly Hazelton, treasurer, to receive subscriptions for the above laudable purpose.

The quantity of fish being caught in the Upper Shannon during this season far exceeds that for many years past. Several sportsmen are enjoying rare sport. During the last eleven days Captain George Spaight, half-pay 31st Regiment, son of Francis Spaight, Esq., Derry Castle, caught the immense number of 309 trout and one salmon. The trout averaged 5lb. to 6lb., the largest weighing 14lb. On no day did he catch less than twenty-five fish. He encountered an extraordinary occurrence on Tuesday: having hooked a trout, 6lbs. weight, on Lough Derg, a large pike seized it across the back, and so strongly held on with is teeth through the trout, that after several strong pulls, by means of the landing net, both pike and trout were taken.

CAUTION TO SMOKERS. -- An accident of a novel, though somewhat serious, character occurred in this locality in the early part of the past week. A gentleman residing in the city was out a few miles to the West, enjoying equestrian exercise, and in one of his trousers pockets he had a box of Vesuvian matches, such as are used for lighting cigars, together with some copper money. The horse shying shook up the contents of the pocket, and the coins striking against the matches caused them to ignite. The pocket was speedily in a blaze, and the horse terrified started off at his top speed. The fire quickly communicated to the trousers and shirt beneath, which soon became a mass of flame. In vain he endeavoured to extricate himself, or pull up his unruly steed; the animal, more and more alarmed as the blaze became greater, defied all attempts at control. For over a mile and a-half the rider was thus borne along, the flames, fanned by the wind, momentarily increasing in intensity and completely encircling the whole lower portion of his body, which in some parts began actually to broil. At length this scene was terminated by the horse being stopped, when the gentleman was removed from his perilous position. He was then placed in a cart lying on his face and hands -- the extent and peculiar nature of his injuries preventing him from sitting up -- and conveyed to his residence. He is now out of danger. -- Cork Constitution.

DISCOVERY OF A NEW OPEN PASSAGE INTO CARLINGFORD LOUGH. -- Quite a sensation has been created in Newry town, during the week, by the report of the finding out of what is spoken of as a new passage, wholly avoiding the well-known bar, into what Sir John Bennie has pronounced to be "the fine natural asylum harbour of Lough Carlingford." This discovery has been made by the Admiralty surveyors, at present officially, inspecting the coast. By our personal inquiries at Warrenpoint, we have elicited what may afford, at least, a partial explanation on the point. What is spoken of as the "new channel" runs South of the bar, on the Carlingford side of the lough. Its navigability has been tested. One of the Admiralty surveyors -- Mr. Hoskins, master in the Royal Navy, by whom the new passage had been recently discovered -- being desirous of some vessel trying the experiment of navigating the channel, furnished the bearings to Captain Smith, of her Majesty's cutter Chance. That experienced and skilful officer, who has been seventeen years on the station, made the trial on Monday last, the 1st of June, and went out through the passage, finding it so much as 600 feet wide, with not less than twenty feet depth, at low water! The bearing of the entrance of this new passage has been thus sketched for us for the information of nautical readers:-- "Bringing Greenore Light on with Fatham Mountain N.N.W.¼W., until the two beacons erected by the surveying officers in Cranfield Bay are brought N.E.½E., then steer in for them, keeping them in one until past the lighthouse, and steer right up for Greenore into Carlingford." We may add that the assumption of Captain Smith is, that this was the usually navigated passage in olden times; when, in all probability, that which now constitutes the well-known bar was part of the land upon which the sea has gradually and successfully encroached in the interval. -- Newry Telegraph.

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Local News.

THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS. -- The weather since our last has been all that could be desired by the agriculturist. In the beginning of the week considerable rain fell, which was much wanted; and, having been succeeded by warm and delightful weather, the young crops have made wonderful progress in growth. Wheat and other grain crops look remarkably well, considering the late seed time. Potatoes also present a very healthy and luxuriant appearance. Altogether, we think the prospects of farmers are very cheering.

THE NEW GOODS' SHEDS. -- The new sheds opposite the Harbour Office are progressing pretty well. The foundations have been laid, and the frames of the sheds constructed.

The amount of duty paid at the Belfast Custom House, for the week ending June 6, was £6,904 7s. 1d., against £4,796 9s. 2d. the previous week, and £7,500 4s. 4d. the corresponding period of last year. -- Mercantile Journal.

TEA. -- The number of pounds of tea entered for consumption at Belfast, for the week ending June 6, was 31,294lbs, against 28,381lbs., the previous week, making a total of 998,191lbs. since 1st January last, against 776,001lbs. same period last year. -- Ibid.

WORKING CLASSES' ASSOCIATION. -- Thursday evening, a lecture was delivered in the Corn Exchange, Victoria Street, by E. M. Whitty, Esq., editor of the Whig, on "The Statesmen of the Reign of George III." The admission was by ticket, and the attendance was large. The chair was occupied by the Mayor (S. G. Getty, Esq.), president of the society. There were also on the platform:-- Wm. M'Ilwrath, Connoly Sherrard, J. J. Murphy, F. D. Finlay, jun., Esqrs., &c.

DEMISE OF DR. ALEXANDER OFFICER. -- With painful regret do we observe, in to-day's obituary, the name of this respected gentleman, who expired, after a long and severe illness, at two o'clock on Monday afternoon, at the age of 52 years. Dr. Officer, who was surgeon and licentiate apothecary, studied in the Universities of Dublin and Edinburgh, and, on obtaining his diploma, he came to Belfast, thirty years ago, and he has since resided in this town, where he enjoyed an extensive practice, the respect of many friends, and a high rank in the medical profession.

ESCAPE FROM DROWNING. -- On Saturday night, a labouring man named Robert Dowling, in the employment of the Harbour Corporation, was engaged in working as usual upon a "scow," when a cable, which crossed the "scow" and moored a vessel lying alongside the quay, caught him by the body and threw him so violently into the water, and against another "scow" alongside, that he was very severely injured. He was immediately taken out of the water, not without much difficulty, however, and a surgeon was sent for who prescribed for him, and he is now doing well.

A NEW TUG-STEAMER. -- On Wednesday morning, a splendid new tug-steamer, the Wonder, arrived at this port, where she is hereafter to be stationed, She was built at South Shields, and her dimensions are as follows:-- Length of keel, 100 feet; breadth of beam, 18½ feet. Her engines are double marine condensing engines of 70 horse power. She is fitted out in a beautiful and comfortable manner; and, we understand, she is a very fast sailer. She is intended by her owners, Messrs. Andrews & Alexander, to be used for pleasure excursions, principally during the Summer.

BELFAST WATER COSMISSIONERS. -- Thursday, the usual weekly meeting of this Board was held in the Office, Rosemary Street -- James Cameron, Esq., in the chair. Other Commissioners present -- Professor Stevelly, Dr. Dill, Surgeon Browne, Richard Connery, William Addison, John Lindsay, and R. M. Carson, Esqrs. There was no business of any public interest brought before the Board. The following is the state of the ponds:-- Clear water basin, top water; town basin, 2 inches above top water; upper basin, 32 inches below top water; Carr's Glen overfall, nil. The amount collected and lodged to the credit of the Board during the week, was £226 6s. 2d.

ELECTION OF WATER COMMISSIONERS. -- An election of two Water Commissioners for St. Anne's and St. George's Wards, in the room of Mr. J. B. Ferguson, resigned, and Mr. John Moore, resigned, took place on Tuesday in the office of the Commissioners, Rosemary Street. Mr. James Cameron presided in St. Anne's, and Mr. Richard Connery presided in St. George's. For this Ward the poll closed at twenty minutes to twelve, when the chairman declared Mr. R. M. Carson (Liberal) elected without opposition -- four votes only having been recorded. In St. Anne's Ward a contest was kept up between Mr. William Addison (Conservative), and Mr. William Dobbin (Liberal), until one o'clock, when the poll was closed, with the following result:-- Mr. Addison, 34; Mr. Dobbin, 10 -- majority, 24. Mr. Addison was accordingly declared elected.

ULSTER SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING THE EDUCATION OF THE DEAF AND DUMB, AND THE BLIND. -- At the election held on Saturday, the 6th instant, for the admission of twenty-two indigent boarder pupils, the following were declared to be the successful candidates:-- Margaret Pullins, Belfast, 804 votes; Margaret Webster, Tartaraghan, 761; Sarah Stavelly, Gracehill, 741; Robert Calvert, Lurgan, 739; Thomas Murnen, Moyart, 661; Rose Killough, Finvoy, 654; Martha Magill, Clintough, 652; W. R. Rogers, Belfast, 619; Anna N. Ferris, Killyleagh, 619; Samuel N'Night, Newry, 595; John Craith, Ahoghill, 545; John Donnelly, Benburt, 544; Alice Magill, Clintough, 524; Martha Kinnear, Downpatrick, 521; Fanny Hamilton, Newtownlimavady, 518; John Tierney, Fintona, 507; George Morrow, Kilmore, 505; John Long, Dervock, 422; David Hagard, Ligoniel, 386; Robert Wright, Monaghan, 341. Blind -- Isabella Dobbs, Comber, 818; Andrew Hanlon, Ardara, 794

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS. -- On Saturday evening, a gala, specially intended for the working classes, took place at the Royal Botanic Gardens. The weather was all that could be desired; but, notwithstanding the very low charge of admission, the whole number of persons on the grounds did not much exceed 800, and of these but a small number belonged to what may be properly called the working classes. The concert was partly vocal and partly instrumental, and in addition, Mr. John Henderson, of Castle Place, by whom the entertainment was got up, procured the assistance of Madlle. Mazoni, who is already favourably known in Belfast as a graceful and accomplished Spanish dancer. The performance was composed of two parts. Madame Veri sang two songs very sweetly, and was loudly applauded. Messrs. Palmyre and Williams, the Sabel harmonists, were well received in some of their characteristic songs; and Madlle. Mazoni gave a Scotch pas and a Spanish dance, in a manner that elicited universal approbation. The Scotch pas was encored. The other artistes engaged -- Mr. Fannin, (Irish jig dancer), and Mr. Russell, (Buffo singer), creditably performed their parts. The performances went off to the apparent satisfaction of the persons present. The band of the Royal Antrim Rifles, under the direction of the band-master, Mr. Penny, attended in the Gardens, and in the intervals of the concert, as well as after it had concluded, played a selection of musical pieces. After the concert, a number of the young persons present, of both sexes, danced upon the lawn to the music of the band of the Rifles.

FAMINE IN FINLAND. -- It is well known that at the present moment there is an urgent claim for sympathy and assistance on behalf of the distressed inhabitants of Finland. A committee has been formed in London to receive and administer the contributions that may be placed at their disposal, and they have engaged the co-operation of highly respectable and benevolent individuals in Finland to secure the judicious distributions of the supplies of money, provisions, and seed-corn that may be sent from this country. Collections are being made for the foregoing object in Belfast.

TENANT-RIGHT ASSOCIATION OF ULSTER. -- It appears that the committee appointed at the recent public meeting, held in the Victoria Hotel, Waring Street, to prepare the basis of operations for an Ulster Tenant-right Association, assembled on Friday (the 5th) in this town. Mr. W. S. Crawford, who presided on the occasion, read a report, setting forth what he would suggest as the fundamental principles of the association. The report having been adopted, it was resolved that a meeting of the friends of Tenant-right should be held in Belfast on the 19th instant, at which the report agreed to would be submitted for approval.

SHIPBUILDING IN BELFAST. -- To the enterprise and patronage of Messrs, Bates & Co., of Liverpool, are we mainly indebted for many of those vessels which have been launched from the building-yards on the Queen's Island. That firm has at present two beautiful iron vessels on the ways, in a very forward state, both of which are destined to join in the Bombay trade. The one is a clipper, which is expected to be launched on Saturday, of about 730 tons burthen, 186 feet long, and 29½ feet in breadth. She will be rigged on the modern principle of iron masts and bowsprit, and will class A 1, at Lloyd's for twelve years. The Messrs. Bates have another iron ship, of still larger dimensions, in the course of construction on the Island. She is also clipper-built, and will be about 1,200 tons burthen; her length will be 205 feet, and her breadth 34 feet. From all appearance, the Messrs. Bates will have reason to feel satisfied with the workmanship of Messrs. Hickson & Co., who have already done so much to render Belfast a first-class ship-building port. The work going on, on Queen's Island, is not, however, confined to the construction of iron vessels. There are, also, in the course of building on the Island, by the Belfast Shipbuilding Company, two wooden vessels -- a clipper ship, intended to register for 1,000 tons; and a barque, to register 500 tons -- both building under special survey, and to class A 1, for thirteen years, at Lloyd's.

CADETSHIP. -- We are munch gratified to observe that among those who were successful in obtaining cadet-ships at the examination at Addiscombe, on Tuesday, the 2nd instant, is Alexander Cuppage, Esq., nephew of Henry Cuppage, Esq., Manager of the Northern Bank, Armagh. -- Ulster Gazette.

NATIONAL EDUCATION. -- The Commissioners of National Education, on the recommendation of A. T. Osborne, Esq., District Inspector, have awarded a premium to Mr. Mann Harbison, teacher of the East Street National School, Newtownards, for the order, neatness, and cleanliness observable in himself, his pupils, and the school arrangements generally, during the past year.

DREADFUL SCICIDE. -- On Friday night last, a man named James Crothers, who resides near Larchfield, committed suicide by shooting himself with a pistol. It appears the unfortunate man had been drinking, for some time previously, and about 12 o'clock on the night in question, he rose and shot himself in the left breast with the pistol. Death was instantaneous. A coroner's inquest was held on the body, and a verdict in accordance with the facts returned.

RIOTING AT WHITEABBEY. -- The following particulars of a riot which occurred at Whiteabbey, are given by a contemporary:-- On Wednesday forenoon (the 3d) the workers employed by Messrs. Wm. Cowan & Co., Whiteabbey, having been paid the day previous, quarrelled among themselves, and began to fight in the streets of Whiteabbey. No fewer than eight cars were prevented from prosecuting their journey owing to this obstruction on the public road. Being inflamed with drink, they repaired to a field, occupied by Mr. Charles Hunter, and an adjoining park, held by Mr. Hamill, Belfast, where not less than 200 combatants aside engaged, and continued their brutal work for the greater part of the day. Great crowds of people were attracted to the spot, and the women were busily engaged carrying away those who were injured. What is stranger still, neither magistrate nor police constable were present during the day.

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BELFAST POLICE COURT -- SATURDAY, JUNE 6.

(Before WM. S. TRACY, Esq., R.M.)

Mary Ann Higgins was prosecuted on a charge of assault by Maria Trolland. Mr. Sheals defended the prisoner. It appeared that both parties hold stalls for selling cheese in Smithfield market, and in packing her wares up on Thursday evening, Trolland happened, by mistake, to put up some weights belonging to the prisoner. They were, of course, claimed by Higgins, when a row got up between them, and the prisoner, in a violent manner, seized her cheese-knife and cut her opponent over the eye with it, for which she was taken into custody, and Mr. Tracy ordered her to pay a fine of 20s., and 10s, costs, or to be imprisoned one month. A tall, stout fellow, named John M'Grath, was fined in 20s., and 10s, costs, for an assault on an old man, named John Smith, and, as he retired from the court, intimated his intention of being imprisoned rather than pay the money. A lad, named John Martin, was prosecuted by his master, Mr. Hugh Taylor, for having left his employment, being his indentured apprentice. Mr. Savage appeared for complainant, and Mr. Sheals for the lad. It appeared that Martin was apprenticed to Mr. Taylor for a term of seven years, to the painting business, and, on some frivolous plea, went away and engaged himself with another employer. He was ordered by Mr. Tracy to return to Mr. Taylor's employment, with the option of three months imprisonment. The other cases were uninteresting.

MONDAY.

(Before WM. S. TRACY, Esq., R.M.)

Forty prisoners were brought up for trial, but fortunately for the good reputation of the town, only one or two of them merit publicity -- all the others being of the usual drunk and disorderly character. Thomas Holmes was charged, at the instance of the Humane Society, with having ill-treated, in a very brutal manner, a fine horse which had apparently been given to his charge to drive home from a fair or market in the country. Mr. H. Seeds prosecuted. It appeared from the evidence of Messrs. Woods and Reid, two gentlemen who were returning from Lisburn on Saturday night, and saw the offence committed, that, as they were passing him, he commenced to beat the animal in a most unmerciless manner, until it dashed and plunged over the road, and sidepath very furiously, to the imminent danger of passers-by. This conduct was continued at intervals with the most atrocious cruelty until he reached Belfast, where he was given in charge by Messrs Reid and Woods. The prisoner had nothing to say in his defence, and Mr. Tracy, ordered him to pay a fine of 30s. and costs, or endure incarceration for a month. Captain Dyer, R.N., appeared before the Court to request the charge of cruelty to an Italian boy against Captain Barkley should be withdrawn, on the ground that the boy had been guilty of indiscretions, young as he appeared to be, and that the master was anxious to punish him. He learned that he was a very bad boy, and deserving of the treatment he received from the captain. Arrangements had been made by the owners to send the boy back to Genoa, his native place. Mr. James Lemon, junior, begged to state that his vessel, in which the boy had been shipped, had never been short of the complement of provisions, as had been represented. There was double the quantity on board required by the Act of Parliament. Messrs. Clark and Sheals appeared for Captain Barkley, but his worship said he would, at the request of Captain Dyer, who had from the first acted as any humane man in Belfast should have done, withdrew the charge.

TUESDAY.

(Before W. S. TRACY, Esq., R.M.)

At this court, this morning, Mary M'Cartney and Ann Quin were sentenced to two months' imprisonment each, at hard labour, for having stolen a coat and a sum of money from the person of John Major, in Hudson's Entry, on the previous night. Ann M'Donald and Mary Jane Wilson were ordered to pay a fine of 10s. and costs, or to be imprisoned fourteen days, for being drunk and disorderly, and using obscene language in Hudson's Entry. Patrick Brannigan was fined 5s. and costs for an assault on Mary Davy. William Stewart, a non-commissioned officer of the Antrim Rifles, was charged with having assaulted Constables Scott, M'Alister, and Carruthers, at three o'clock, A.M., on Tuesday morning. The prisoner was in a house of ill-fame, in Walker's Lane, and his conduct on coming out was so violent that the constables found it necessary to arrest him, and it was then the assaults complained of were committed. He was ordered to pay a fine of 20s. and costs, or to be imprisoned one month for each of the three assaults. John Magee and Wm. Flinn were brought up on remand, charged the former with stealing 27 cwt. of flax, value about £80, the property of Messrs. Shaw & Finlay, and the latter with receiving the same knowing it to be stolen. Mr. Johnson appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. H. Seeds for the prisoner Flinn. Mr. Johnson said it was proposed to take Magee as an approver, and, after some conversation, the case was postponed for one week, Flinn being admitted to bail, himself in £100 and two sureties it £50 each, and Magee being committed as an approver.

WEDNESDAY

(Before W. S. TRACY, Esq., R.M.)

The business at the Police Court, to-day, as usual for some time back, was of little or no public interest. An unfortunate female, named Eliza Watson, was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment for having stolen 9s. from the pocket of a man in a house of ill-fame. Messrs. S. & F. Browne were summoned, by the Superintendent of Harbour Police, for having allowed a number of barrels of Roman cement to remain in the sheds from the 28th of May till then. Mr. S. Browne said the cement was not to order, and he had sent word to the agent to that effect, and to have it either removed or stored. The charge was dismissed

THURSDAY.

[Before WM. S. TRACY, Esq., R.M.; S. G. GETTY, Esq. (the Mayor); and WM. VERNER, Esq.]

ALLEGED LARCENY.

Eliza Cruming and Catherine Bradley, two women of improper character, were charged with having stolen a silver watch, the property of Thomas Bradley, on Tuesday night last. It appeared, from the evidence, that the complainant accompanied the prisoners into a house in Little Donegall Street, and when there he lost his watch. As he was under the influence of drink at the time, and as there was some grounds for believing the statements of Eliza Crumming, that the complainant had no money and gave her his watch, the case was dismissed.

John Thompson was brought before the Bench, on a charge of having stolen a white muslin dress petticoat belonging to Sarah Murray.

The prisoner went to lodge in Mrs. Murray's house, and, on Wednesday morning last, he was detected leaving it with the petticoat concealed in his breast.

As this was his fourth appearance in the dock, the magistrates sent him to gaol for three months for the offence.

A young lad, named Daniel Leathem was charged with being disorderly in North Street on the previous night, and with assaulting three members of the local police force.

The charges were fully proven, and the prisoner ordered to pay a fine of 10s. and costs, or be committed for fourteen days for each of the three assaults.

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Military News.

Colonel H. K. Bloomfield, 11th Foot, is in command of the forces in New South Wales.

Lieutenant-General Sir William Eyre, commanding the division in North America, has narrowly escaped from drowning. It appears he was out boating in the Richelieu, and upon paddling the boat gave a lurch and capsized him into the water, but with the assistance at hand he was rescued from the watery element.

The Colonelcy of the 71st Highland Light Infantry has been conferred on Lieutenant-General T. E. Napier, C.B., who accordingly vacates the 16th Foot. The Colonelcy of the 16th has been given to Major-General Cecil Bishopp, C.B., who served at Corunna, afterwards at Walchern, and then in the South of France. He was also at the siege of Bhurtport in 1826, when that place was taken by Lord Combermere.

DEATH OF LIEUT.-GENERAL SIR W. L. HERRIES, C.B., K.C.H. -- We regret to announce the death of the above distinguished officer, who had, during almost the whole of a long life devoted all the gallantry and all the energy that he possessed to the service of his Sovereign and his country, both in a military and a civil capacity. Sir Wm. Herries was the second son of Colonel Herries, who was among the first to set the example of raising volunteer regiments to supply the place of those soldiers whom England spared for her great war.

MILITARY MESS EXPENDITURE. -- We are very much afraid that his Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief will experience some difficulty in carrying out his excellent purposes in regard to the reduction of the charge for an officer's dinner. We believe that, in a becoming spirit of co-operation, commanding officers are endeavouring to bring down the charge to the desired standard, but considerable difficulties environ their attempts. The circular recommends 6d. a-day to be credited to each officer dining at mess. This, we learn, cannot be carried out, inasmuch as three-fourths of the regiment's allowance will not afford the charge for the daily average of the number of officers dining at an infantry mess.

GRAND CAVALRY REVIEW IN PARIS. -- The review of cavalry on Tuesday, in honour of the King of Bavaria, came off on the new racecourse in the Bois de Boulogne. Among the spectators was an extraordinary large number of English. The cavalry consisted of two regiments of carbineers, two of cuirassiers, two of hussars also of the dragoons of the Empress, the lancers of the guard, and six batteries of horse artillery. At five the Emperor and the King of Bavaria arrived on the ground from St. Cloud. The Empress followed the imperial cortege in an open carriage drawn by four horses. The appearance the troops presented was magnificent in the extreme, and as their Majesties swept along their front they presented arms, and shouted with enthusiasm, "Vive l'Empereur," while their bands played national airs. The King of Bavaria saluted the flag of every regiment. The Emperor, the King, and the Empress having concluded their inspection, took up a station near the cemetery. The cavalry then fell back, and the artillery proceeded to execute sundry manœuvres. This done, the first line of cavalry made a charge, and the second one afterwards did the same; the regiments of Lancers also charged separately. Then the troops were massed according to their different arms, and all en masse came tearing along the plain, stopping only a few yards from the King, and the Emperor, who had removed for convenience to the centre of the ground. When the troops stopped they raised a shout of "Vive l'Empereur!" The precision with which these movements were executed was admirable, and the King of Bavaria, if we may judge from his gestures, was both astonished and delighted with them. To the civilian spectator the sight was full of emotion; while the varied uniforms, and the many-coloured plumes, and the gleaming of sword and cuirass and helmet enchanted the eye, the assemblage of such a multitude of men and horses filled the mind with a sort of terror at the tremendous force they represented; the extraordinary care and exactitude with which such masses were moved like men on a chessboard was, too, a subject of profound astonishment.

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The following appointments were made on Thursday at the Admiralty: C. H. Eden, midshipman, to the Hastings; A. B. Glanville, midshipman, to the Princess Charlotte; Charles A. Martin, second master, to the Princess Charlotte; F. H. Rose, assistant-surgeon, to the Columbine; J. L. Sands, assistant-surgeon, to the Brilliant; and Doyle M. Shaw, acting assistant-surgeon, to the Victory.

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Shipping.

PORT OF BELFAST -- FRIDAY, JUNE 12.

ARRIVED.

At this port, on the 9th instant, the brig Marina, from Riga, with a cargo of flax. -- Phillips and Moore, agents.
At this port, on the 7th instant, the Heinrich and Emil, from Dantzic, with timber; the Harmony, Griffiths, from Swansea; and the Wyre, Grimshaw, from Fleetwood.
At Dundalk, on the 7th instant, the Pansewitz, Wallis, from Dantzic; on the 8th, the Nymph, West, from Griefswald.
At Gravesend, on the 9th instant, the James Lemon, of Belfast, M'Aulay, from Mauritius; on the 6th, the Raphael, Hay, from Buenos Ayres.
At London, on the 9th instant, the Ossian (s.s.), Long, from Belfast.
At Copenhagen, on the 4th instant, the Urania, Simonsen, from Belfast.
At Memel, on the 3rd instant, the Mariane Bertha, Stricks, from Belfast; the Fanny, Beckmann, from do.; the Oeilo, Weiss, from do.
At Smyrna, on the 29th ult., the Remembrance, Potter, from Hartlepool.
At Bombay, on the 4th ultimo, the Asia, Woodcock, from Kurrachee.
At St. Thomas', on the 14th ultimo, the Levant, Allen, from Swansea.
At New York, on the 23rd ultimo, the Northern Chief, Robinson, from Liverpool; on the 26th, the Lucy Thompson, Pendleton, from do.; the Emerald, Cook, from do.
At Mauritius, on the 31st March, the Oceanica, Richardson, from Singapore, and sailed May 2 for London; on the 16th April, the Mirzapore, Hetherington, from Calcutta, and sailed May 2 for Madras; on the 24th, the Skerryvore, Stanley, for Algoa Bay.

SAILED.

From Glasgow, on the 8th inst., the Melbourne, Cooper, for Melbourne.
From Dublin, on the 6th instant, the Gladiator, Andrews, for Quebec.
From Bombay, on the 3rd ultimo, the Dalriada, Ewing, of Belfast, for Bushire.
From Mauritius, on the 8th April, the York, Redpath, for Madras.

SPOKEN.

The barque Florence Nightingale, from Monte Video for Cork, 49 days out, May 25, in lat. 25.42 N., long. 41.54 W.
The ship Elizabeth, from Calcutta, March 31, in lat. 8 S., long. 85 E.

 

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Births

June 16, at 75 Inkermann Terrace, Mrs. Robt. Thompson, of a son.

June 14, the lady of Andrew Sloan, Esq., Gortnaskea House, Coalisland, of a son and heir.

June 14, at Springfield, Belfast, the wife of Alfred Hodgkinson, Esq., of a son.

June 14, at Largymore, Lisburn, the wife of Mr. Thomas Fawcett, jun., of a daughter.

June 12, at Lisburn, the wife of Matthew J. Smyth, Esq., of a son.

March 31, at Dresden, Madame Otto Goldschmidt (Jenny Lind), of a daughter.

Marriages

June 18, at Carrickfergus Church, by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Down and Connor, assisted by the Rev. Alfred T. Lee, M.A., of Christ College Cambridge, and the Rev. Thomas B. Adair, Vicar of Templepatrick, the Very Rev. the Dean of Connor, to Anne, second daughter of the late Peter Kirk, Esq., formerly M.P. of Carrickfergus.

June 9, in Broomhedge Church, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Ross, Mr. James Megarry, Walnut Vale, Broomhedge, to Mary Sarah, only daughter of the late William Smyth, Esq., Maze.

June 16, in the First Presbyterian Church, Bangor, by the Rev. J. M'Cullough, Mr. Samuel Boyle, Newtownards, to Sophia, eldest daughter of Captain John Campbell, Bangor.

June 11, in Clough Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. John Hall, Mr. Bernard M'Kendry, of Clough, to Anne, youngest daughter of the late John Torrens, Esq., of same place.

June 12, at Enniskillen, by the Rev. James Murdock, Wesleyan Minister, the Rev. George Alley, of Carlow, to Mary Jane, only child of the Rev. James Murdock.

June 11, at St Peter's Church, Dublin, by the Rev. J. M. Fallon, Rector of Balle, County of Down (cousin of the bride), Arthur Morgan, Esq., Assistant-Surgeon Bengal Army, to Anna Mary, youngest daughter of the late Major Burns, 19th Regiment.

June 9, in the Cathedral, Londonderry, by the Rev. A. H. M'Causland, brother of the bride, John Harvey, Esq., M.D., Springfield, St. Johnston, to Rosina Jane, third daughter of Marcus M'Causland, Esq., East Wall, Londonderry.

June 10, at Mullabrack Church, by the Rev. A. Staples Irwin, William John Henry Upton, Esq., of Carrickfergus, to Hannah Trueman, daughter of Benjamin Atkinson, Esq., of Ballyhenry, County Armagh.

May 20, at the residence of the bride's father, New York, by the Rev. James Millett, Mr. James Hyde, to Helena Haughton, youngest daughter of John Bell, Esq., late of Millvale, Newry.

Deaths

June 18, at his residence, Corporation Street, Belfast, of consumption, Mr. Alexander Gunn.

June 16, at her residence, 17 Belvidere Place, Mary, daughter of the late Mr. Richard Atkinson, of Belfast, aged 63 years.

June 13, George, son of Mr. John Greer, Muckamore, aged six years.

June 11, Mr. Charles Ferris, Lough Shore, Glenavy, aged 84 years, regretted by a large and respectable family, and many friends.

June 14, at his residence, Linenhall Street, Belfast, John Beattle, Esq.

June 11, Mrs. Fanny Elliot, wife of Mr. John Elliot, Glenavy, aged 52 years, lamented by a numerous family.

June 13, at the house of Colonel Morrison, 27, Heriot Row, Edinburgh, Emma, wife of Mathew Crozier, Esq., late of Liverpool.

June 14, at the residence of Charles Douglas, Esq., of Dorreck, the only and beloved child of R. W.Bagley, Esq., aged two years of age.

June 11, Nathaniel M'Manus, carpenter and joiner, aged 23 years, second son of Mr. Hugh M'Manus, builder, near Shane's Castle, Antrim.

June 6, at Portstewart, after a short illness, Mrs. Read, in the 71st year of her age.

June 13, Mr. William Bell, teacher of Ballyhalbert National School, aged 26 years.

June 8, at his residence, Strabane, William Boyd, Esq., aged 51 years.

At the Rectory, Newbury, Berkshire, the Rev. Hibbert Binney, D.C.L., for many years Rector of that Parish.

June 12, at Banbridge, John Thomas Metge, third son of the Rev. Wm. Metge, aged 9 years.

Clippings

General News.

IRELAND.

The Lord Lieutenant has been pleased to appoint Henry O'Hara, Esq., barrister-at-law, to be revising barrister for the City of Dublin, pursuant to the provisions of the Act 14 and 15 Vic., cap, 57.

THE CORPORATION -- THE VICEROYALTY. -- The Lord Mayor has, by circular, summoned a special meeting of the Corporation for Monday next, when Mr. Roebuck's motion respecting the Viceroyalty will be taken into consideration. -- Evening Packet.

GOSPEL PROPAGATION SOCIETY. -- The annual meeting of the Trinity College Auxiliary of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts was held on Tuesday, in the rooms of the Rev. Hewitt R. Poole, F.T.C.D.

ALLEGED MURDER OF A CHILD. -- A man, named William John Marshall, has been committed by Chas. Hunt, Esq., R.M., of Ballymena, for trial at the ensuing Assizes, on a charge of murdering a child at Killylash. The body of the child was found in a bog in a decomposed state, and the evidence went to show that he had drowned or buried it there.

A deputation of noblemen and members of the House of Commons interested in the short sea passage between Scotland and Ireland, consisting of the Earl of Antrim, Sir William Wallace, Sir R. A. Ferguson, M.P.; Mr. Macartney, M.P.; Mr. Davison, M.P.; Mr. Kirk, M.P.; Lieutenant-Colonel Pakenham, M.P.; Mr. Cairns, M.P.; Mr. Whitbread, Mr. Adair, Mr. M Garmel, Mr. M'Gildoney, Mr. Agnew, &c., waited on Sir Charles Wood on Saturday, and had an interview with the right honourable baronet.

THE WEAVERS' STRIKE AT DROGHEDA. -- The town of Drogheda continues in a state of considerable excitement, owing to the doings of the hand-loom weavers "out on strike." They hold constant public meetings, at which the conduct of the employers is duly criticised, and, of course, strongly denounced. In the meantime, the trade, in which all are equally interested, is suffering serious injury. The employers not being able to fulfil contracts or orders, the work is being done elsewhere. The weavers who remain on strike are supported by the contributions of their fellow-workmen in England.

DUBLIN PROTESTANT ASSOCIATION. -- The weekly meeting of this body was held on Monday evening, at 83, Middle Abbey Street -- W. M. Jones, Esq.. in the chair. The Secretary read a letter from Captain Williams, Comptroller of his Excellency's Household, contradicting a statement made in a letter read at the last meeting of the association, to the effect that the Lord Lieutenant had dismissed one of his tradesmen for voting for the Conservative members at the last Dublin election. The Secretary having read the letter, remarked that, of course, it was only just and right that he should give it the same publicity which the letter to which he had alluded received.

INQUEST. -- Dr. Kirwan, city coroner, held an inquest on Tuesday, on the body of Dr. Andrew Daly, aged about fifty years, who was found dead in his bed on Monday moring, having retired in his usual health on the previous night. Deceased was from the County Cork, and for some years held a dispensary at Mallow; latterly, he contemplated going to America, and actually went to Liverpool for that purpose, but changed his mind. For some time past he had been very delicate, and was troubled with a continued cough, which prevented him from lying any time in a horizontal position. Verdict -- "Died from consumption of the lungs." -- Saunders's News-Letter.

ACCIDENTAL DEATH. -- On Saturday evening last, between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock, a man named Robert Coburn, who resided at Rasharkin, was accidentally killed on the highway near that village. He had been returning from Ballymena market in charge of a horse and cart, which he was driving quietly along the way, seated upon the vehicle. While so employed, several persons then within sight observed him descending from the cart, for the purpose, it is supposed, of adjusting some portion of the harness; and, on attempting to remount while the horse was proceeding, he missed his hold and fell under the wheel, which unfortunately passed over his head. He never spoke afterwards, and died on same evening. Mr. Jellet held an inquest on view of the body on Monday last, and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the foregoing facts. -- Ballymena Observer.

MASTERS AND SERVANTS. -- A case of dispute between a master and servant was recently tried before the Petty Sessions Court of Ballymena, and led to the definitive decision of a law point respecting which there had previously been some difference of opinion. Hired servants, whether male or female, usually give their masters or mistresses a month's notice, or "warning," when it is their intention to quit their service on the next ensuing term day -- and employers do the same to their servants when they mean to part with them. It has been decided that such notice is necessary when the person hired continues to remain on service for any number of terms more than that named in the original agreement. But a servant engaged for one quarter, or for one half-year, may quit or be discharged from service at the end of the period, without any "warning" whatever upon either side. It is only in cases where the service is continued beyond the expiration of the first term of hire, that the customary notice of intention to discharge or quit may be insisted upon. -- Ballymena Observer.

A MARTIAL FAMILY. -- A CLAIMANT ON THE WAR-OFFICE. -- CARLOW, 12TH JUNE -- A respectable-looking woman, rather advanced in life, appeared before the Board of Guardians, at their meeting yesterday, seeking admission into the Workhouse. Her case excited a good deal of commiseration. She stated that her father and two of her uncles were killed while serving under the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular war. She was herself married to a soldier, by whom she had thirteen children, and resided with her husband, who was principally on foreign service, until he died some short time since in Upper Canada. Six of her sons enlisted in her Majesty's service, three of whom were killed in the celebrated charge at Balaklava; the remaining three had also paid the debt of nature in India, but not in battle. Several of her daughters had been wedded to soldiers, and were scattered in different parts of the world. The guardians, considering her to be fitted for the situation of servant in a family, recommended her to seek for the like; and on her consenting to do so, a liberal subscription was raised to purchase clothes and other requirements for the poor creature. -- Saunders.

A GALLANT DEED. -- A respectable farmer, of the name of O'Neill, tripped, some weeks since, over a chain which moored a vessel at Red Bay Pier, Cushendall, County Antrim, and was precipitated head-foremost into the sea, a great swell prevailing at the time. Although the crews of several vessels were there, yet not one of them would venture to save the drowning man till John Aikin, of the coastguard service, jumped forward, and seizing the mooring-chain, carried himself by the strength of his arms over it to the place where the man had sunk, and upon his coming to the surface seized the man with one hand and suspended himself by the other from the chain for at least five minutes. No small boat could be procured to go to the place of rescue, and the chain had to be hauled over to the pier with Aikin suspended by one arm; yet, notwithstanding all this he still held the drowning man. Several men then caught Aikin by the hand and pulled him up holding the poor man, and they were landed in safety. Aikin, from the dragging he received, got his arm dislocated and his hand severely hurt. The Royal National Life Boat Institution has presented its silver medal and two sovereigns to the gallant man for his services on the occasion.

GAS LIGHT IN PORTGLENONE. -- We have recently had an opportunity of inspecting a very ingeniously constructed and most efficient apparatus for the manufacture of coal gas, upon the premises of William Smyth, grocer and general merchant, Portglenone, from which his entire concern is now regularly and brilliantly lighted with gas, fully equal in quality to that of this town, and costing a merely fractional proportion of the sum charged to consumers in Ballymena. An account of the origin of this undertaking will be instructive as well as interesting; and some notice of it is certainly due as an encouragement to the genius and perseverance of the designer.

Some time ago a mere lad, named Arthur M'Master, then and still an apprentice in Mr. Smyth's establishment, felt interested on reading a description of the nature and manufacture of gas, as published in one of the periodical issues of "Chambers' Information for the People." He commenced a course of experiments his first attempt being with a bowl and shank of a tobacco pipe. Soon afterwards he advanced to the use of an old tea kettle as a generator, employing worn out gun barrels, and a number of cane rods, in lieu of the ordinary gas pipes. He then adopted some rude but novel contrivances for cooling, purifying, and collecting the gas in a receptacle -- his first gasometer being a tin mustard cask and snuff canister. Step by step he succeeded in these improvements, till his ingenuity and success arrested the attention of Mr. Smyth, who then began to consider the practicability of lighting his business establishment by means of substantial and permanent fittings, upon the plan of his young assistant; and, after consultation with properly qualified mechanics, he determined on a trial, in which he has entirely succeeded. He has now an excellent metal gasometer, a furnace, and purifying apparatus, constructed in a shed at the rear of his old premises; and, from these, substantial pipes have been laid down, communicating with the shop, and every department of his house, the whole of which is now brilliantly lighted from branch fittings and gasaliers, arranged with quite as much attention to taste and practical utility as those of any business concern in Ballymena. The entire expense, fittings and metal included, did not exceed the sum of £22; and, as a compensation for this outlay, he has gas for comparatively nothing, besides which, his gasometer is sufficiently large to supply several neighbours, who will, no doubt, avail themselves of the opportunity to obtain light so convenient, brilliant, and economical. Having seen the gas lighted, we are enabled to say that its quality is fully as good as that of any other in the province; and similar erections by mill-owners in the country, or the leading proprietors in villages like Gracehill, would, no doubt, be found equally suitable and advantageous. -- Ballymena Observer.

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Local News.

ACCIDENT. -- Thursday evening, a young lad, named Hugh M'Cully, was taken to the General Hospital, having had his leg broken by the fall on it of a plank of timber in the Messrs. Ritchie's felt works, Ballymacarrett. He is under treatment at present in the hospital.

ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCILLOR FOR DOCK WARD. -- An election of Town Councillor for Dock Ward, in the room of James Lemon, jun., Esq., who, on being elected a short time ago, declined to act, took place on Saturday. William J. Johnston, Esq., merchant, of Ann Street, was the only candidate proposed, and he was accordingly declared elected.

ACCIDENT TO A SEAMAN. -- On Sunday morning, a young seaman, named Martin M'Murtry, accidentally fell down from a height of three feet, while employed as usual on board his ship, the Earl of Durham, now in port, and some slight injuries on the right leg were caused. He was promptly conveyed to the General Hospital, where his wounds were dressed, and it is expected that he will be able to return to his vessel in a few days.

JUVENILE MALE REFORMATORY. -- Sunday evenings lecture was delivered by Rev. A. M'Intyre, in the house, No. 90, Donegal Street, which has been rented by a number of gentlemen, for the purpose of establishing a Juvenile Male Reformatory in Belfast. The lecturer treated of the objects of the institution. The text selected was -- Hosea, IV. 6. -- "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." The attendance of persons was large.

TURNPIKE ABOLITION. -- A correspondent says:-- It was currently reported last week, and even published in some of the Belfast papers, that the Turnpike Bill had been twice read, and even that it had gone through committee, without opposition. He also asks -- Will you be kind enough to inform the public if this statement be true, or in what stage the Bill is at the present time? This is the more to be desired, as there was a report in town on Tuesday that, at the date referred to, it had not been even read the second time.

PRESBYTERIAN YOUNG MEN'S ASSOCIATIONS. -- On Friday evening, a second preliminary meeting of deputies from Presbyterian congregational associations was held in Fisherwick Place Library-room -- Mr. Carson in the chair. Each of the delegates reported the minutes of the associations whom they respectively represented, when it appeared that all were unanimous in favour of the contemplated organisation, and had transferred to their representatives full power to act towards maturing its formation. A provisional committee was then appointed of one gentleman from each association, to meet, on Tuesday evening next, in Rosemary Street Church School-room, for the purpose of considering and adopting rules for the guidance of the proposed association.

THE NEW TOWN BAND. -- Some time ago great enthusiasm was evinced by some parties to organise a band for the use of the town and harbour of Belfast. A few steps were made towards that object, but we regret to hear that it is now almost at a stand-still for want of funds. The instruments were purchased, members of the band enrolled, and the process of training carried on so satisfactory, that they have already attained a considerable degree of efficiency. But they cannot come out to enliven with their music the visitors to the Island, or promenaders along the quay -- of whom there are great multitudes -- in consequence of not having their uniforms yet procured. We think those who took up the matter so warmly at first should see it carried out.

HONOUR TO BELFAST. -- On the 8th instant the five Trinity Scholarships at Oxford, value £90 each per annum, and tenable for several years, were filled up by public competition. The competitors were 27 in number, from various colleges in Oxford itself and elsewhere, from the great public schools of England, and from other quarters. The first place among the successful candidates was won by Mr. James Bryce, jun., son of our former townsman, James Bryce, Esq. This young gentleman received the greater part of his classical education at the High School of Glasgow, and subsequently, spent some time at the Belfast Academy, under the Rev. Dr. Bryce. He then entered Glasgow College, and, while he remained there, distinguished himself very highly in all departments. His bent being strongly towards classical studies, he has now transferred himself to Oxford, where he has made the splendid beginning above mentioned.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS. -- Thursday evening some hundreds of persons, including, many of the elite of Belfast and the neighbourhood, assembled upon the tastefully and carefully laid-out grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens, to witness a series of what promised to be attractive and interesting amusements, termed English sports and pastimes of the olden times "illustrative of merrie England and ould Ireland." This grand fête champetre was intended to celebrate the anniversary of the ever-memorable battle of Waterloo, and was solely under the direction of Mr. Flexmore, of the Theatre Royal. Extensive and apparently complete arrangements had been made to render the entertainment successful, and as highly as possible amusing to those who patronised it; but so far as we were able to discover, the majority of those who attended were disappointed -- not so much with the manner in which the arrangements were carried out as with the objectionable games which had been introduced.

THE BELFAST ROWING CLUB. -- The Harbour Commissioners having granted a site, the members of this club have erected a commodious boat-house at the North-East point of "Thomson's Bank." We hope there are still amateurs in aquatics in Belfast who are not only able, but willing to emulate, in this respect, the deeds of former years, and that our lovely lough will be the seene of some stirring contests during the season. We remember with pleasure the occasion when our Belfast amateurs, at Cultra, thrashed the picked men of Cork, Dublin, and Glasgow, the crew of the Arrow bearing off the cup contested on that occasion. Several towns in Ireland are stirring in this matter, and we expect the gentlemen who have a taste for this manly and health-giving recreation will soon let us know that there is sport in store for the lovers of aquatics.

ENTERTAINMENT TO THE WORKERS IN THE CLONARD PRINTWORKS. -- On Saturday evening, the proprietors of the above printworks gave a soiree to the employés in their extensive establishment at Clonard, Falls Road. The entertainment took place in a new building which has just been added to the works to meet the increased requirements of the trade, and the interior of the house was tastefully decorated with ever-greens and flowers, and small flags. There were also upon the walls some appropriate mottoes in large letters. There were about 500 hands belonging to the establishment present on the occasion, besides a number of gentlemen who had been invited to participate in the pleasures of the evening. After tea, Captain M'Bride, who presided, addressed the meeting. The first toast was, "The Queen," which was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm. During the proceedings a band was in attendance, and played a variety of choice airs in excellent style. After enjoying themselves to the fullest extent in the most agreeable and social manner, the parties retired at about half-past eleven.

CORONER'S INQUESTS. -- On Monday, J. K. Jackson, Esq. coroner, held an inquest on the body of a young woman named Betty Loan, who died suddenly at the General Hospital, on Sunday night. It appeared from the evidence that deceased went out on Saturday evening in her usual state of health to make her marketings, and, during the course of the evening she took two glasses of whiskey, and shortly after-wards was overcome with a kind of stupor. Dr. Johnston, of Donegall Street, was sent for to attend upon her. He had her conveyed to the General Hospital, and placed under treatment, but it was unavailing, for she expired on Sunday evening. The verdict was "Died from natural causes." Mr. Jackson also held an inquest into the circumstances of the death of an old man named Daniel Magill, who was a shoe-maker residing in Green Street Court. It appeared that the old man, about a fortnight ago, while intoxicated, had a severe fall, from the effects of which he had since been suffering. On Sunday night, he went to his bed, no worse apparently than usual, and no symptoms of danger were apprehended by himself or his friends. But the next morning -- Monday -- not answering a knock at his room-door, it was forced open, and he was found dead in his bed. The jury returned a verdict of "Died from natural causes."

THE QUEEN'S ISLAND. -- Immense numbers of our townspeople daily, and more especially in the evening, resort to this beautiful and favourite spot. Females throng the ferry-boats plying to the island, principally for the purpose of bathing -- the place for males being now almost altogether deserted. The island is now in beautiful order, and numerous objects of attraction have lately been added to the already splendid collection in the conservatory, amongst which we may remind our readers of the pair of diminutive Java deer, little more than a foot high, and yet at their full growth. They were, as already stated in our paper, kindly presented to the Harbour Commissioners by Miss M'Clure, of Belmont, They are very elegant specimens, and will be inspected by visitors with a great deal of interest. It will have been observed, from the proceedings of the Harbour Commissioners at their last meeting on Tuesday, that Lord Panmure has promised to transmit to that Corporation two Russian guns -- trophies of the late Russian war -- which will, of course, be placed upon the Island until the completion of the People's Park, now in progress, slow but sure. We are glad to observe that the suggestions of the Board, with respect to persons going over to the Island crowding down upon the steps to the imminent danger of others passing up and down, are being strictly carried out by Chief-constable Dunlop, and the steps are now kept completely clear of all persons.

THE AMOUNT OF DUTY PAID AT THE BELFAST CUSTOM HOUSE, for the week ending June 13, was £5,915 1s. 2d., against £6,904 7s. 1d. the previous week, and £7,590 4s. 4d. the corresponding period of last year. -- Mercantile Journal.

TEA. -- The number of pounds of tea entered for consumption at Belfast, for the week ending June 13, was 30,6171bs., against 31,294lbs., the previous week, making a total of 1,028,808lbs. since first January last, against 808,445lbs, same period last year. -- Ibid.

CORONER'S INQUEST. -- About ten o'clock on Tuesday morning, the body of a man was found by a person named Robert Patterson, lying in a ditch in a field contiguous to the County Down Railway, at Ballymacarrett. The body was stiff and cold when discovered, and the appearance left no doubt that death must have been caused by strangulation, one end of a cotton handkerchief being tied tightly round the wretched man's neck, and the other attached to a wooden rail or stake, which continues, across the drain, the fence between two fields. The height of the stake from the ground where the body was not more than four feet, and his head reclined on the bank of the railway, so that it would appear as if he had, after attaching the handkerchief, actually lain down. and strained against the knot until suffocated. The deceased was a pensioner, of middle age, living in Ballymacarrett, and his neighbour state that he had several times, lately, threatened to hang himself, from distress of mind caused by the improper conduct of his wife. An inquest was held yesterday, before J. A. Ward, Esq., Coroner for the County Down, in the house of a man named Kirkpatrick, when the jury returned the following verdict:-- "That deceased hanged himself when labouring under temporary insanity."

BELFAST AND COUNTY DOWN RAILWAY. -- Mr. Moore, the contractor, is making rapid progress with the above live. In the Parish of Inch, and still farther on, at Annacloy, Crossgar, and Saintfield, a great number of hands are employed; and it is fully expected, that the railway between Downpatrick and Belfast will be completed by July, '58. There are, we understand, nearly one thousand men employed along the line. The terminus, it is stated, will be immediately proceeded with -- the site on which it will be built being convenient to the "fair green," in this town. -- Downshire Protestant.

ULSTER BANK. -- Mr. Thomas Lyle, formerly accountant at Antrim, has been promoted cashier to the company's branch at Londonderry.

THE MAGISTRACY. -- The Lord Chancellor, on the recommendation of Colonel Caulfield, has appointed John Obins Woodhouse, Esq., of Portadown, to be a magistrate of the County Armagh.

SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL IN FOREIGN PARTS. -- The annual sermon in aid of this society was preached on last Sunday, in Holywood Church, by the Dean of Down.

EARLY WHEAT. -- We have received a very fine sample of wheat, grown by Mr. Carlisle, Ballymaconaghy. The stalks are fully four feet and-a-half in length, and already in the shot-blade.

NEW POTATOES. -- We have received a specimen of new potatoes (ash-leafed kidneys), grown on the lands of Samuel Vesey, Esq., Derrabard House. They are very large for this early period of the season, and are quite free from any appearance of disease. -- Tyrone Constitution.

The Commissioners of National Education, on the recommendation of A. T. Osborne, Esq., have awarded a premium to Mr. Robert Martin, Teacher of Tullywest National School, for "neatness and cleanliness," observable in himself, his pupils, and his school, during the past year.

The Commissioners of National Education, on the recommendation of A. T. Osborne, Esq., District Inspector, have awarded a premium to Mrs. Eliza Barron, Teacher of the Holywood Female National School, for the order and neatness of her school during the past year.

NATIONAL EDUCATION. -- On the recommendation of A. T. Osborne, Esq., District Inspector, the Commissioners of National Education have awarded a premium to Mr. John Legge, teacher of the National School, Ballymaconnell, for the neatness, cleanliness, and good order of his school, during the past year. This is two years in succession he has received a premium for his school.

NATIONAL EDUCATION. -- Mr. William Waterworth, teacher of the Ballysallagh National School, has, on the recommendation of A. T. Osborne, Esq., District Inspector, been awarded by the Commissioners of Education, a premium for the order and neatness of his school during the past year. This is the third occasion on which the Commissioners have conferred on Mr. Waterworth a similar expression of their approbation.

ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE, SANDHURST. -- Among the gentlemen cadets recommended to his Royal Highness, the Commander-in-Chief, for appointment to ensigncies in the line without purchase, at the close of the recent examinations in the Royal Military College, we find the names -- Arthur W. A. N. Hood, and Wm. H. S. M. Browne. Mr. Hood is nephew of the Marquis of Downshire; and Mr. Browne is second son of Major Browne, of Janeville, County Down.

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JAMES SADLEIR. -- The estates of James Sadleir situated in the Counties of Waterford, Tipperary, and Limerick, are advertised for sale on Tuesday, the 7th of July next. The property is offered in three lots, the gross net rental of which is estimated at £1,282 per annum. In the present flourishing state of the land market -- 22 years'rate of purchase being the average for well-circumstanced estates -- a handsome sum ought to be realised.

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BELFAST POLICE COURT. -- SATURDAY, JUNE 13.

(Before William S. TRACY, Esq., R.M.)

FRAUDULENTLY MADE -- UP BUTTER.

Ann M'Gee, a dealer in butter, was prosecuted by Market-Constable Bunting with having exposed for sale fraudulently made-up butter.

The constable stated that the butter, weighing 4lbs., was old crock, and the prisoner was selling it for fresh.

A fine of 5s, and costs was imposed, and the butter ordered to be forfeited.

AN IMPOSTOR.

A coloured foreigner, named John Cream, whose name did not at all correspond with the hue of his skin, was charged by James Barnett, Esq. J.P., with begging.

The prisoner is in the habit of perambulating the streets in the garb of a Greek, selling religious tracts, the proceeds of which he frequently expends in getting drunk.

He was discharged on promising to leave the town within 48 hours.

SELLING BUTTER OUT OF THE MARKET.

Catherine Rea, a countrywoman, was fined 1s. and costs for having sold some butter on the Old Lodge Road, outside the market.

UNSOUND PORK.

One of the market constables here brought into Court the carcase of a pig, from which a very offensive smell proceeded. He stated that he found it in a yard in Winetavern Street, but an owner had not yet turned up. The pork was ordered to be destroyed.

On the application of Mr. Spratt, a summons was granted for the appearance of a butcher residing in Hercules Street, to answer the charge of refusing admission to the Inspector of Provisions.

PICKING POCKETS IN THE COURT-HOUSE.

A young woman, named Sarah Robinson, was brought up by Sergeant Smith, of the Constabulary, on a charge of having taken 5s. out of the pocket of a person named Sarah Anne M'Givney.

It appeared that the person who lost the money felt the prisoner's hand in her pocket, while standing in the Court-house, and in a few moments afterwards discovered her purse containing two half-crowns gone. She them gave the prisoner into custody, when one half-crown was found on her, but a person was produced to prove that he found the purse, which was identified by M'Givney, near where the prisoner was standing. It was empty and open.

The prisoner, who held in her arms a fine child, said she was wife of the black man who was charged with begging, and that that was his child. She had pawned a gown that morning in the anticipation that he would be fined, and that was how she had the half-crown.

Mr. TRACY did not credit her story, and sent her to jail for a month.

MONDAY.

[Before WM. S. TRACY, Esq., R.M.]

As usual, on Monday morning especially, the large majority of the cases brought forward for trial yesterday morning , were of the "drunken and disorderly" class, and were dealt with by his worship in the customary manner.

DOG-FIGHTING.

A man, named Barr, was prosecuted by Constable Murray, of the local force, on a charge of dog-fighting on Saturday night. The only observation made by the prisoner, in defence, was, that his dog was not a bull-dog, but a kind of hound, which, however, did not justify his brutal conduct in the eyes of the Bench, for he was ordered to pay a fine of 5s. and costs, or be imprisoned one week.

ASSAULTING A FEMALE.

A fellow named M'Ilevy, was charged by constable Duff with having assaulted a female, who did not appear to prosecute.

Mr. TRACY imposed a penalty of 10s. and costs, or 14 days' incarceration.

A CRIMEAN HERO.

Thomas Morrow, who was present at the capture of Sebastopol, was brought up by constable Marshall on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. The prisoner, who has been very frequently before the Bench, indignantly denied the charge, and he, in a tone of threatening, added -- "I'll have to leave the town altogether." (Laughter.)

Mr. TRACY -- Well, that will be a great loss to us. (Renewed laughter.) You are to pay a fine of 2s. 6d. and costs.

YOUTHFUL HOUSEBREAKERS.

Two very young lads, named James Hamilton and John M'Curry, were charged by Constable Samuel Smith with having attempted to break into a house in Fountain Street, on the previous day.

From the testimony of the constable and a young man, named Hugh Montgomery, it appeared that the prisoners were observed trying to pull off the latch of a house in Fountain Street, at about twelve o'clock in the day; and, also, to break a padlock on another door.

Mr. Lindsay (Chief Constable) said that M'Curry had been fourteen times in jail, and had spent eighteen months ard nineteen days in "durance vile." Hamilton had been six times convicted.

Mr. TRACY -- Have they ever been whipped?

Mr. Lindsay -- They have not, your worship.

Hamilton (one of the prisoners, crying) -- Yes, Sir. I was whipped once, and the doctor told me that if I would ever go to jail again I would die of the consumption.

Mr. TRACY -- It would be better for you to die of consumption than to live robbing your neighbours. Although you are young boys you are old offenders. You are each to be imprisoned two months; and I will keep the whipping for you till the next time you come before me.

The young hopefuls were then removed,

WIFE BEATING.

A respectable-looking man, named James Goudy, was brought up on a warrant charged by his wife, Caroline Gowdy, with having assaulted her.

Mr. SHEALS, who appeared to prosecute, said, that the prosecutrix was not anxious to press the charge against her husband, as he had promised not to repeat the offence; he would, therefore, beg his Worship to strike out the charge, as the parties were respectable.

Mr. TRACY, addressing the accused said he should let that be a warning to him; for, if his wife had proceeded with the serious charge registered against him, he should certainly have been sent to jail for two months with hard labour. He could not expect that his respectability could say anything for him. There was no respect of persons there, as all were dealt with just according to their offences.

The accused was then discharged.

TUESDAY.

(Before WM. S. TRACY, Esq. R.M., and ROBERT THOMSON, Esq., J.P.)

THE STOLEN LOAD OF FLAX.

The two men, named Magee and Flynn, who were charged -- the former with having stolen a load of flax, and the latter with having received it knowing it to have been stolen, as already reported in the Weekly News, were now again brought up.

Mr. A. O'Rorke and Mr. William Seeds appeared for the prisoners, and Mr. Johnson on behalf of the prosecutor.

Mr. JOHNSON applied for a further postponement of the case until Saturday next, as he was not yet prepared with evidence.

The application was opposed by Messrs. O'RORKE and SEEDS, but, after a short consultation,

Mr. TRACY postponed the trial till that date, the prisoners to remain under the same rule of bail as before.

The other cases were of no public interest.

WEDNESDAY.

ASSAULT.

William Chapman, was charged with an assault on John Chapman and Sarah Adams. While under the influence of drink, the prisoner struck the female with a piece of iron, and cut her in the head. The other complainant, when asked what he had to say, stated that he did not wish to press his charge.

Mr. TRACY sentenced the prisoner to one month's imprisonment.

INJURING ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS.

Arthur Lough and William Scott, two lads, were charged with breaking the shrubs surrounding the Academical Institution.

Frequent complaints having been made to the constable on the beat, and the first-named prisoner having previously been before the Bench, he was fined 5s., or to be imprisoned for a week. Scott was discharged.

CURSING "HIS HOLINESS."

Eliza Barry, a miserable-looking old woman, who has been times almost innumerable before his Worship, was brought up on the old charge -- "drunk and disorderly, and cursing the Pope."

Mr. LINDSAY -- She is always cursing him.

Mr. TRACY -- He is nothing the worse of that.

To prisoner -- What have you to say to this charge?

The prisoner, who seemed to be deeply penitent, could give no satisfactory reason for her conduct.

Mr. TRACY -- You are the worst woman in Ulster. You are to be fined 10s. and costs, or, in default, to be imprisoned for fourteen days.

A man named M'Clintock was charged by Margaret Brook with an assault, on Friday last.

Mr. Seeds appeared for the plaintiff.

It appeared from the evidence given in the case, which was of a very conflicting character, that both parties are spirit-grocers, and reside in the same street. Mrs. Brook had lent M'Clintock some 3s., and she, desiring to have the cash, went into the defendant's shop to ask him for it. In doing so, it appears she struck him on the check, and used irritating language, and he pushed her out three several times, with such violence that she fell in the street. It was also sworn that he kicked her, but this was denied. M'Clintock also seized a poker, but it did not appear that the formidable weapon was used. The woman's husband interposed, and challenged the assaulter of his wife to mortal combat, but no trial of strength or of "science" was the result. The constable, who came up during the "neighbourly" exhibition, stated that he did not see the defendant strike Mrs. Brook, but that she wielded what one of the witnesses termed "woman's only weapon" to excellent style, calling the defendant several not very complimentary epithets, and telling him to "Take Party-ugly up to bed."

Mr. TRACY said it was a shame for the defendant to strike a woman. He was to be fined 20s., and 10s. costs, and, if it had not been for the provocation he received, the sentence would have been more severe.

M'Clintock had a cross-case against Mrs. Brook for abusive language, which was dismissed

CAR-DRIVERS PLYING FOR HIRE WITHOUT LICENSE.

Mr. G. Reilly, inspector of hack-cars, appeared against several parties for plying for hire, with cars, without license. They were fined in sums varying rom 2s. 6d. and costs to 10s. and 5s. costs.

DRUNKENNESS.

During the sitting of the Bench, a great number of persons were fined for drunkenness during the previous day and night, and there seemed to be no tightness in the money-market, the stipulated sum generally being promptly paid into court.

THURSDAY.

CAUTION TO "ABSENTEES."

James Kelly and Adam Strahan, two boys employed in Stewart & M'Clelland's spinning mill, were charged with absenting themselves from their work, and refusing to return to it. They were fined 5s. and costs, or a week's imprisonment, and to be discharged from the establishment. Mr. T. B. Johnson prosecuted.

THEFT.

James Reid, a boy employed in the establishment of Leadbetter & Co., was charged with pilfering twenty-three pieces of ribbon, eight of which were found on his person. Mr. H. Seeds, who appeared for the lad, pleaded guilty, but the boy seemed inclined to shift the charge from himself to another individual employed in the same concern. The further hearing of the case was postponed till tomorrow (Saturday).

AT IT AGAIN.

Eliza Barry, who was fined on the previous day for drunkenness, and cursing the Pope, was brought up again to-day, charged by Constable Robinson with being in her usual state -- drunk, and at her usual employment when under the "influence" -- cursing "his Holiness." She was fined 10s., or fourteen days' imprisonment.

A YOUNG HOUSEBREAKER.

David Bradshaw, a boy well-known to the police, was charged with entering the house of Mr. Barry, in Trinity Street, with the intention of committing a felony. Three boys were observed coming out of the house, but the constable (Whiteside) was only able to arrest one of them -- the prisoner. From a statement of Inspector M'Ilroy, it appeared that the house contained furniture, and that the owner was expected home in a day or two. They would then be able to learn if any articles had been stolen. He asked for a remand till Monday, which was granted.

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COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH -- FRIDAY.

BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE -- PRUDENT PLEA.

Roundtree v. Leigh.

Dr. ELRINGTON applied, on the part of the defendant liberty to plead double. The action was one for breach of promise of marriage, brought by a lady, and the first default was, that the plaintiff, who was a Roman Catholic, promised to become a Protestant, to which religious persuasion the gentleman belonged; that this was a condition precedent, the plaintiff having afterwards declared she would live and die a Roman Catholic, the other party was thereby exonerated from fulfilling his engagement. The second defence was a release.

Judge CROMPTON allowed the two defences to be filed.

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DUBLIN ADMIRALTY COURT. -- FRIDAY.

THE WATERWITCH, OF BELFAST, SCREW STEAMER -- SECURITY TO PART OWNER.

Mr. RICHARDSON, on behalf of Mr. Donald Maclarty, of Greenock, registered owner of 16-64ths of the steamer Waterwitch, of Belfast, 205 tons register, obtained a flat for the detention of that vessel, grounded on affidavit, from which it appears that Mr. Maclarty is the registered owner of one-fourth of the Waterwitch, Mr. Thomas Gray, of Belfast, owning the remaining three-fourths. That this latter gentleman, having the management of the vessel, employed her against Mr. Maclarty's wishes, who was obliged to obtain security, through the English Court of Admiralty, in £3,000, the sworn value of his interest, prior to the sailing of the steamer on her last voyage from London to Italy; that she having returned, was now again about to be sailed away without Mr. Maclarty's consent, who now sought to be again secured through the interference of this court in the amount of his interest.

The MARSHAL this day returned the warrant certifying its due execution.

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Military News.

Colonel Patton, 74th Regiment, is returning to England in a very delicate state of health.

DEPARTURE OF THE 77TH REGIMENT. -- The left wing of the head-quarters of this gallant corps left Kingstown harbour on Tuesday morning at three o'clock, in the Palmerston steam-ship, for service in the antipodean world. Sydney is its destination, to which place the right wing was to follow next day.

The 50th or Queen's Own Regiment, which has been for some time quartered in this city, is to embark on or about the 17th inst., for Ceylon, in the ships Captain Cook and Medene. The following will be the strength that will embark, viz.:-- thirty-five officers and 730 men.

A NEW CORPS. -- It is in contemplation to form a corps for service at the Falklands from volunteers from certain regiments of the line. The men must have been in the service fifteen years, be married and have not less than three children. The period of service is to be for six years, at the expiration of which they will be pensioned and have a grant of land. We understand that as yet the volunteering is a failure, very few men having offered for this, duty. -- United Service Gazette.

REVIEW AND SHAM FIGHT. -- A military review and sham fight on a somewhat extensive scale took place on Saturday, on Arthur's seat, near Edinburgh, the troops being too companies of Royal Artillery, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Crotton and Major Craufurd; the 5th Dragoon Guards, under Lieutenant-Colonel M'Mahon; and the 34th Regiment, under Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly. The reviewing general was Viscount Melville, commanding the forces in North Britain. The troops were put through a series of operations. The weather being very beautiful, the spectacle attracted an assemblage of about 20,000 persons. At the close the troops passed in review before the general, who expressed his high satisfaction with the manner in which they had conducted themselves.

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Shipping.

PORT OF BELFAST -- FRIDAY, JUNE 19.

ARRIVED.

At this port, on the 17th instant, the Oak, Leighton, from Riga, with a cargo of flax. -- Hugh S. Hind, agent.
At this port, on the 16th inst., the Ossian (s.s.), Long, from London; on 13th, the Venilia, from Buenos Ayres; the Isabella, from Riga.
At this port, on the 15th inst., the brig Effort, Christie, from Riga, with a cargo of flax. -- Phillips and Moore, agents.
At this port, on the 15th instant, the Jewess, Ray, from Maryport; the Ann and Bell, Thomson; the William, Murray, from Glasgow; the John, Neill; the Ann, Nelson; and the Kilen, Vance, from Troon.
At Dundalk, on the 12th instant, the Undine, Kraeft, from Dantzic.
At Greenock, on the 13th instant, the Elizabeth, Pascoe, of Belfast, from Moulmein.
At Dantzic, on the 7th instant, the Nautilus, Drummond, from Swinemunde.
At Teneriffe, on the 21st ultimo, the Dauntless, Reeves, from Swansea.
At Gibraltar, on the 4th instant, the Syren, M'Ivor, from Licata, and cleared for Cork.
At St. John, N.B., on the 24th ult., the Robert Leonard, Cook, from Belfast; on the 29th, the Katharine, Crocker, from Boston.

At Quebec, on the 25th ultimo, the Larne, Lindegreen, from Leith; the Great Britain, Wilson, from London; the Belmont, Gilpin, from Plymouth; on the 26th, the Salem, M'Ghie, from Liverpool; the Industry, M'Neilly, from Troon; the Standard, Ritchie, from Belfast; the Sir Colin Campbell, M'Nabb, from Malaga; on the 27th, the Quebec, Marr, from Ardrossan; the Highland Brigade, Quirk, from Liverpool; the United Kingdom, Adair, from Belfast; the Fanny, Rankin, from Londonderry; on the 28th, the Wolf's Cove, Livingstone, from Liverpool; the Dykes, Peters, from Maryport; the Lady Gordon, M'Queen, from do.; on the 31st, the Scotland, Means, from Liverpool; the Bacchus, Jenkins, from Belfast; the Uranis, Cole, from Cork; the Annie Hall.

ENTERED OUTWARDS.

At Liverpool, on the 13th inst., the Blackburn, Douglas, for Rio Grande; the Circassian (s.s.), for St. John's, Newfoundland, Halifax, and Portland.
At Liverpool, on the 12th instant, the Donald M'Kay, and the Oliver Lang, both for Melbourne.

SAILED.

From this port, on the 16th instant, the Elise and Emma, Wilken, for Liverpool; the Bogamilla, Beckman, for do.
From this port, on the 12th instant, the Thomas Rising, Ballard, for Dordt, with salt; on the 13th, the Maja, Siebald, for Newel, in ballast.
From Newry, on the 11th instant, the Johan Heindrich, Janke, for Archangel.
From Londonderry, on the 11th instant, the Mohongo, M'Devitt, for Philadelphia.
From Boldera, on the 5th instant, the Thetis, Porter, for London.
From Swinemunde, on the 6th instant, the Glen Ogden, Jones, for Belfast; on the 8th, the Elizabeth, Wallace, for do.

ENTERED FOR LOADING.

At Quebec, on the 26th ultimo, the Standard, Ritchie, for Belfast; on the 29th, the Fanny, Martin, for do.; on the 30th, the Sir John Campbell, for do.

 

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