Date: October 1 1840

THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1840

THE REV. B.J. ROCHE

The friends of the Rev. Mr. Roche will be rejoiced to hear that he is successful on his mission in England, collecting funds for the completion of his Chapel. He is at present at Hazelwood-hill, the mansion of Sir Edward Vavasour, where he has been kindly and hospitably treated.

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EDUCATION

We are requested to state that a charity sermon will be preached in the parish chapel at Ballinasloe on Sunday, next at 12 o'clock mass, by the Very Rev. Dr. Smyth of Esker Convent, in aid of the Parochial Free Schools, where hundreds of the rising generation receive the benefit of a gratuitous education without distinction.

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WEST MILLS, GALWAY,

A spirited and enterprising person, desirous of speculating in the Flour or Oatmeal Trade, have no a favourable opportunity, as the excellent and extensive West Mills of Galway are now to be Let. These Concerns possess many advantages, with improved and new machinery and an abundant supply of water in the driest season. We refer our readers to the advertisement for further particulars.

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REV. MR. CROTTY

We refer our readers to a letter in this day's Journal, from our excellent Correspondent signed "OBSERVER," which details the proceedings at the Presbyterian meeting house in this town, on the evening of Friday last. The sentiments and feelings of our Correspondent are completely in unison with our own, and his letter embraces every topic that we would wish to advert to, so much so that we have only one or two observations to make upon the shameful and disgusting exhibition made by this intolerant bigot, and renegade. Instead of affording religious instruction to the congregation assembled to hear him, he discarded every feeling of peace, charity, or christian benevolence, and indulged in a tirade of gross and vulgar abuse of the Catholic faith and the professors of that creed. His language was most indecent and obscene, and all the enlightened and liberal Protestants, with whom we have conversed on the subject, deprecate the conduct of the apostate Crotty, and have expressed their regret at being induced to attend his absurd and intemperate harangue, calculated as it was to disseminate discord and bad feelings between Catholics and Protestants in this town, who have heretofore so happily lived on terms of peace and amity together.

THE MARQUIS OF CLANRICARDE

The above patriotic and distinguished nobleman arrived at Portumna Castle, in this County, a few days since. The numerous friends of the noble Marquis will be gratified to learn that he is in the enjoyment of good health and spirits.

John D. Ellard, Esq., is removed from the county Donegal, to the county of Limerick.

Wm. Lewis, Esq., county inspector, Galway, has left Loughrea, on two months' leave of absence to Cheltenham. P. Herbert, Esq. sub inspector at Marble-hill, is acting county inspector until his return.

PROTESTANT LIBERALITY

It always affords us infinite pleasure to have to record instances of Protestant liberality and benevolence. During his recent visit to his property in this county, that patriotic and enlightened Protestant gentleman Thomas Boyce, Esq., of Banan, was applied to by the Rev. Mr. Hosty, the zealous and exemplary Parish Priest of Claregalway, for a subscription towards the completion of his chapel, the works of which were much injured in the memorable and terrific storm of last year; to the application of the rev. gentleman Mr. Boyce politely and promptly replied, by giving an order to his agent Mr. Clancy, for five pounds. This generous and disinterested act is duly appreciated by the worthy pastor and his flock, as the chapel of Claregalway is not erected on Boyce's property. It would be superfluous in us to enter into a detail of the merits of this excellent and esteemed gentleman, as a politician advocating liberal and patriotic principles, and as an enthusiastic Irishman devotedly attached to the best interests of his country., Mr. Boyce stands pre-eminent. On visiting the ancient and romantic abbey of Claregalway, Mr. Boyce kindly handed to the Rev. Patrick Burke one pound. The following is the letter addressed to the Rev. Mr. Hosty:
Galway, Sept. 24th 1840.
DEAR SIR,
I received your letter of yesterday's date, and in compliance with the request it contains, I have directed Mr. Clancy to hand you five pounds, to be applied to the Chapel of Claregalway.
I am, dear Sir, yours' very faithful.
THOMAS BOYCE.
The Rev. Mr. Hosty, P.P., Claregalway.


COUNTY GALWAY CLUB

The House Steward of the County of Galway Club is directed by the Committee to acquaint the Members that Mr. Hopkin's House, in Dunlo-street, Ballinasloe, has been taken for their accommodation during the ensuing October Fair, and that there will be a Ballot for the admission of members, on a day to be fixed on by the Committee.
Club House, Galway, 20th September, 1840.

WANTS A SITUATION
AS
LAND STEWARD,
OR
STEWARD AND GARDENER.

A YOUNG MAN who has been bred in both capacities, and has a perfect knowledge of Rotation, Green-cropping, and Feeding, &c., also Reclaiming and Laying down of Land consistent with the most approved systems. He has done business for four years on one of the most extensive Tillage Farms in this Province, Advertiser will be found fully competent in the Gardening departments, and possesses much tasteful abilities in the improving line, as specified in his characters. Satisfactory references can be given particularly by his late employers, whom he has lived with for the last four years.
Any commands by letter addressed to M.C., Ballinasloe, or to John Reddington, Esq., Dangan, Galway, shall be respectfully attended. Advertiser may be heard of (during the Fair of Ballinasloe) at Gill's Hotel if not previously engaged.

IN CHANCERY

Joseph Wood, Esq. Plaintiff;
Arthur French St. George, Esq. and others, Defendants.

Pursuant to a Decree made in this cause, bearing date the 9th day of June, 1840, I hereby require all persons who have debts, charges, or incumbrances affecting the Towns, Lands, Hereditaments and Premises comprised in the term of 2000 years, created by the Deed of the 4th May, 1835, in the pleadings mentioned (save and except the House and Demesne Lands of Tyrone), prior to or contemporaneous with the said term of 2000 years, to come in and prove the same before me, on or before the 1st day of October next, otherwise they will be precluded from the benefit of said Decree.-Dated this 21st day of August, 1840.
WILLIAM CURRY.
Robert Tilly, Solicitor for the Plaintiff, No. 21, Upper Merrion-street, Dublin.

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In the matter of Francis Hadley, James M'Donogh and James Greham, Bankrupts.

The Creditors who have proved their debts under a Commission of Bankruptcy awarded, and issued against Francis Hadley, James M'Donough, and James Greham of Galway, Merchants, Dealers and Chapmen, are desired to meet on Monday, the 5th day of October, next at the hour of 1 o'clock in the afternoon in the Court of Bankruptcy, Four Courts, Inns' Quay, in the City of Dublin, to decide upon accepting or refusing such offer of Composition as has been made to the creditors assembled at a meeting holden on the 31st day of August last, in this matter.
Dated this 8th day of September, 1840.
JAMES BLAKENEY.
Agent to the Assignee, 20, Gloucester-street, Dublin
To the Editor of the Connaught Journal.
Newborough, Sept. 26th, 1840.

SIR,
I beg you will give insertion to the following statement of an occurrence which has taken place in Tuam between Mr. Thomas French of Frenchgrove and me on Saturday, the 19th instant.
Miss French having circulated a report among some young men in Tuam, that I said they were not fit society for me or my family which I denied having ever mentioned to her, Mr. French spoke to me on the subject, and asked me if I called his sister a liar; I said I would be very sorry to call any Lady a liar, but was confident she must have misconceived me, or misconstrued any thing I could have said to her, to warrant such an idea. The conversation referred to was, Miss French said to me, had she met Mr.___, in Dublin, she should cut him in her own defence, but for want of better society in Tuam, she was obliged to know him there. This was the purport of the conversation that occurred between Miss French and me. Mr. French persisted in saying I had given his sister the lie, and struck me with his whip. I then followed my brother James, who was on his way to Achill, and did not overtake him till Monday morning, 12 miles the Achill side of Westport, which accounts for some little delay in sending to Mr. French. Having procured a friend, I sent my brother, James, in the first instance to request a reference to a friend on Mr. French's part, which reference was promised in half an hour at Daly's Hotel. Instead of a friend his Father came there, and said he was his most natural friend, on which my brother declined having an conversation with him. My brother still waited for the friend as promised to be sent, until obliged to fly from arrest, as the Police had been made acquainted with the transaction. The next morning my friend, Mr. Joyce went for the purpose of trying to arrange all preliminary maters with Mr. French or his friend, when he ascertained that Mr. French had been bound over to keep the peace at the solicitation of a member of his own family. I now leave the public to draw their own conclusion on this most strange affair, being continually remarking that he who shields himself from the responsibility of an ungentlemanly act is beneath all further notice of mine.
I am, Sir, &c., &c.
ROBERT BLAKE.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

On Thursday last, being the feast of Our Lady of Mercy, Sister Mary O'Connor, of this city of Kilkenny, was religiously professed in the convent of the House of Mercy, Baggot-street. In consequence of the temporary indisposition of his Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Murray, the Very Rev. Dean Meyler most impressively performed the religious ceremony. Amongst the clergymen present we noticed the Very Rev. Dr. Yore, B.G., Very Rev. Dr. Kenny, Rev. Mr. Oates, Rev. J. Smith, with many others. The Rev. Dr. Cahill delivered on the occasion; one of the most impressive and sublime discourses we have ever heard. The beautiful little chapel was crowded with a most respectable auditory. On the same day there was a reception of an amiable and interesting lady in the same convent.
Died, on Thursday, the 24th inst., at his residence in this town, the Rev. Joseph Hanly, Disculceate Carmelite, aged 74 years. The life of this exemplary clergyman furnished a bright example of Christian perfection; of him may with truth be said," He hath shown forth the discipline he hath learned and hath gloried in the law of the convenant of the Lord."-His retiring and ascetic habits drew him form much intercourse with the world, but secured to him that holy and uninterrupted communion with God which his soul coveted, and in which his days may be said to have passed.--Nenagh Guardian.
Death of the Rev. William Cotter, P.P. of Kilworth.- This melancholy event took place last Saturday, at the rev. gentleman's house, Park, near Kilworth, and never did the poor of his neighbourhood suffer a greater bereavement, while the entire parish, and all of every persuasion, feel a poignancy of grief amounting to the loss of the dearest relative. The Right Hon. the Earl of Mountcashell, who was on terms of friendly intercourse and intimacy with the lamented deceased, on hearing of his death gave instant directions to have his numerous labourers cease their work until after his interment, which took place on Monday last, in the chapel yard at Kilworth-the parishioners being so fondly attached to him that they unanimously petitioned his relatives to allow his remains to be interred there instead of in the family burial place at Castlelyons. A more single-hearted man could not be found, and the vast concourse, amounting to tens of thousands, who attended his funeral, bore some testimony to the great respect in which he was held.--Cork Standard.

BALLINASLOE FAIR.
TO PURCHASERS AND PROPRIETORS OF HORSES.

MR. FERGUSON, VETERINARY SURGEON, Member of the London Veterinary College of Alfort, Paris; Lyons, Toulouse and Naples, &c.
It being the intention of Mr. Ferguson to attend the Fair of Ballinasloe for the purpose of examining horses relative to "soundness," to prevent any misunderstanding that might arise between buyer and seller where he is employed professionally, he deems it necessary to state that in his decisions he will be guided by the principles which he laid down on that subject in his Veterinary Lectures at the Royal Dublin Society.
First, That the definition of soundness is a total absence of disease.
Secondly,-That where a disease productive of lameness has at any former period related, and there still remains any traces of it, or alteration of structure, the animal is unsound, and if engaged, returnable to the seller, performed for the removal of the lameness, as in cases of firing for spavins, curbs, ringbones, &c.
Veterinary Institution, Denzille-street, Dublin.

WEST MILLS,
GALWAY.
TO BE LET,
And Immediate Possession Given,
For such Terms as may be agreed on.

The very extensive FLOUR MILLS, at the West of Galway, the property of the late David Mitchell, Esq. possessing every accommodation capable of working the concerns to great advantage. These Mills are admirably situated having continually an abundant supply of water, and can be in full work the driest season, when other Mills are obliged to stop from want of water power. Those concerns have been recently fitted up, placed in perfect order, and fit for immediate working and at a very inconsiderable expense, may be converted, if necessary, into Oatmeal Mills. There is extensive Storage, well-constructed Kilns, and excellent new Machinery on the Premises. Any person desirous of investing a moderate capital to advantage, will find these concerns well adapted for carrying on the trade extensively.
The Tenant can be accommodated with a very excellent and spacious House, Immediately adjoining the concerns, and most eligibly situated. For further particulars, application may be made to Mrs. Anne Mitchell, Prospect-Hill, who will close with a Tenant when the value is offered.
West Mills, Galway, 29th September, 1840.