Date: October 29 1840

THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1840

CONVICTIONS AT THE GALWAY SESSIONS

The following are our convictions at our last Sessions. Too much praise cannot be given to Mr. Henry O'Loghlen, the Local Prosecutor, for zeal in the discharge of his duty, and as to Mr. Freeman, it is scarcely necessary for us to say he has given general satisfaction. The Under-sheriff, Mr. Cowan, was complimented by him yesterday for diligence and activity:-
Richard Joyce, Sheep Stealing, 10 years transportation; Patt Casserly, Sheep Stealing, 10 years transportation; Thomas Graven, Sheep Stealing, 10 years transportation; Mary Connor, Larceny, 7 years transportation; Peter Rabbit, an assault, 7 years transportation; Peter Joyce, Sheep Stealing, 12 months imprisonment with hard labour; Patt M'Tighe, Murty M'Tighe, an assault 12 months imprisonment with hard labour; William Kelly, assault with intent to______, 9 months imprisonment with hard labour; Thomas Mulkern, Michael Mulkern, an assault, 9 months imprisonment; Thomas Greany, a rescue, fortnights imprisonment; Martin Clancy, a rescue, fortnights imprisonment; Thomas Blandell, Larceny, 6 weeks imprisonment; Michael Mannion, assault, 1 months imprisonment; Michael Geyneti, assault, 6 weeks imprisonment; Michael O'Loughlan, 1 months imprisonment; Margaret Joyce, 1 months imprisonment; Catherine Gernett, 1 months imprisonment; Jane M'Cleary, uttering base coin, 12 months imprisonment and hard labour.

A HUMANE LANDLORD

It is gratifying to have to record acts of humane and benevolent Landlords and it affords us much satisfaction when we have an opportunity of doing so, John Digby, Esq. the proprietor of the island of Arran, haws transmitted a large supply of Blankets to Patrick O'Finherty, Esq. J.P., with a request that he would be pleased to distribute them amongst the most indigent of his tenantry in the Islands. Such a generous and humane act at the approach of winter is highly creditable in the feelings of this kind and indulgent Landlord, and must call forth the thanks and gratitude of poor peasantry, to whose comforts he has administered such welcome relief. This supply of blanketting was furnished through Mr. Digby's agent, George Thompson, Esq., who is also a gentleman of very charitable and benevolent disposition, and in whom the Island of Arran are indebted for many acts of kindness for the last 39 years.

POOR LAWS

John Kirwan, Esq., Castleknacket, presided over a meeting of the Town Poor Law Guardians, when the death of George Blake, Esq., Devon, one of the Guardians of the Liskeavy electorial division was was reported. It was resolved, that no person should be appointed to vaccinate within the Union, who had not acquired the degree of Medical Doctor, Surgeon, or Apothecary. The next resolution was, that the medical men should make an affirmation before the Guardians, of the number of persons successfully vaccinating for them. Doctors Turner, Prendergast, and French were called in, and the proposition of giving six pence per head for those successfully being made to them they refused taking it, and offered to act gratuitously, sooner than accept such a sum. In order to mend the matter, it was proposed that the medical man get £20 provided he vaccinated 800 persons, and 6l per head for everyone under the number. The other four medical practitioners at £15 subject to the reduction which was agreed to. The gentlemen appointed for the Union were Dr. Turner for Tuam; Dr. Prendergast for Dunsmote; Dr. Hartnet for Headford; Dr. Blake, Milltown, and Dr. French, Monivea.

POOR LAWS

CASTLEBAR WORKHOUSE- The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the workhouse took place on Saturday last and was performed by the Right Hon., the Earl of Lucan, Chairman of the Board. The noble lord was attended on this occasion by Joseph Burke, Esq. Assistant Poor Law Commissioner, Colonel Blake, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Coury, Deputy Vice Chairman, the Hon. Frederick Cavendish and several members of the Board of Guardians. The Earl of Lucan having been provided with a white silk apron and silver trowel, proceeded to set the stone in a cavity of which he placed a series of the current coin of the realm, and a temperance medal. After going through the usual ceremony his Lordship addressed those present, and said that he fervently trusted that the house, the first tone of which he had then laid, would fulfil the beneficial intention which the legislature had in view in adopting it-namely, the relief of the destitute poor. As far as he (Lord Lucan) and his brother guardians were concerned, they were anxious to give the working of the measure every facility in their power. His Lordship after some more remarks, divided a handsome donation to the workmen engaged in the building-Mr. Assistant Commissioner Burke said that he joined with the noble lord in the fervent hope for the success of the measure in which they were engaged, and most truly could he bear out what his Lordship had said, with respect to the manner in which the Castlebar Board of Guardians have acted. No body of men could perform their duties more efficiently, more conscientiously, or with more anxious desire to give every facility to the well working of the measure. He (Mr. Burke) was glad that a temperance medal was deposited in the stone, as it would hereafter show the period at which one good and worthy man was able to effect so great a moral revolution in the habits of the great bulk of the people of this country.

Cork continues to hold it pre-eminence over any provincial town or city in Ireland, in the begetting vice, the intoxication of the lower classes, 51 common drunkards having been taken up there between Saturday night and Monday morning last.
Mr. Gregg, Solicitor, complained to Mr. Baldwin, assistant barrister at the Cork sessions, that he had been called in the street, a liar and scoundrel by Dr. Ahearne, for having entracted in evidence that the Doctor took half-crown fees. The barrister condemned the attack, but could not deem it a contempt of court.
The Cork board of guardians resolved to turn out all the able-bodied paupers in search of harvest work, which now occupies many hands.
The Lord Lieutenant's custom is not withdrawn from Luke Dillon, in consequence of his having joined the repealers.

EQUITY EXCHEQUER

Dominick Lynch and others, Plaintiffs.
Dominick Deane Skerrett, a Lunatic, and others, Defendants.

Pursuant to a Decree of her Majesty's Court of Exchequer in Ireland, made in this cause, bearing date 7th day of February, 1840, I hereby require all Creditors and Legalees of Ambrose Skerrett, late of Kilroe, in the County of Galway, deceased, and also all persons having claims upon the sum of £2731 14s 3d, in my Report of the 23rd day of January, 1843, reported to be due to the Defendant, John Joseph Skerrett as Administrator, with the Will annexed of said Ambrose Skerrett, deceased, to come before me at my Chambers on the Inn's Quay, Dublin, on or before the 5th day of December, 1840, and prove their respective demands, otherwise they will be precluded the benefit of said decree.
Dated this 5th day of November, 1840.
ACHESTON LYLE, S.R.
Thomas Conry, Esq., Attorney for Plaintiff's, 20 Lower Dominick-street, Dublin.

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In the matter of Francis Hadley, James M'Donough, and James Graham of Galway in the county of the Town of Galway, now or lately co-partners in Trade, Trading under the name, style and firm of Hadley, M'Donough and Company.
Bankrupts.

There will be a meeting of the Creditors of the Bankrupts in this matter on Tuesday the 17th day of November next at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon before the Commissoiners of Bankrupt or one of them at the Court of Bankruptcy, Four Courts, Inn's quay, in the City of Dublin, for the purpose of deciding upon the offer of composition which was made on behalf of the Bankrupts, Francis Hadley and James M'Donough at a meeting of the Creditors of the said Bankrupts held on pursuant to 5th...4th chap. 14 sec. 151 on the 31st day of August last, at which meeting on the 17th day of November next, all Creditors of the said Bankrupts who have not yet proved their debts will be at liberty to prove same.
Dated this 15th day of November, 1840.
-JAMES BLAKENEY Agent
BARRY COLLINS, Registrar.

IN CHANCERY

Anne Disney, Widow of Alexander Disney, Esq. Executors of Fownes Disney, deceased, Plaintiffs.

Anne Eyre, Widow and Administratix of the Rev. Richard Eyre, deceased the Rev. Richard Booth Eyre and others, Defendants.

Pursuant to a Decree made in this cause bearing date the 16th day of June 1849. I hereby require all Creditors and Legatees of the Rev. Richard Eyre, late of Eyrecourt and of Hasson Park, in the county of Galway, L.L.D., deceased, in the pleadings in this cause named, and all persons having charges and incumbrances affecting the real and freehold Estates of the said Rev. Richard Eyre, to come in before me at my Chambers on the Inn's quay, Dublin, on or before Thursday the 3rd of December next, and prove their respective demands, otherwise they will be precluded all benefit arising from said Decree.
Dated this 3rd day of November, 1840.
For
MASTER HENN
WM. CURRY
James O'Dowd, Solicitor for the Plaintiffs, Office 38, Anngier-street, Dublin.

CHANGES IN CUSTOM-HOUSE

Nicholas E. Browne, Esq. for some time acting Landing Waiter in the Custom department of Liverpool, is promoted and removed to the port of Galway, as Comptroller of Customs, in the room of the late _______ Comyns, Esq whose death we announced some time since. The arrival of Mr. Browne in his native town, where he was deservedly a great favourite, and much esteemed and respected, must be gratifying to his numerous friends and respectable connexions, and we entertain no doubt of his affording very general satisfaction to the traders of the port in the discharge of his official duties.
Mr. Patrick Daly, of the Custom-house of this port, has been removed to Belfast on promotion, and two other gentlemen in the same department here, have received letters notifying an intention of changing them to other ports.




St. Clair O'Malley, Esq., has ceased to be agent to Lord Lucan's large estates in Connaught.
The Rev. T. Mathew is expected at Newcastle in November, where he will administer the temperance pledge.
Mr. Dwyer, Kilkenny, shopkeeper, was killed by falling from a jaunting car.
James Sproule, Esq., late of Strabane, was drowned at Jamaica last August, when preparing to return to Ireland, after thirty six years absence.
Mr. Taaffe lost his pocketbook, and 280l at Ballinasloe fair.
Constable Scott and sub-Constable Ehriel have arrested two of the worst characters in the county Galway charged with a capital assault on the person of an unprotected female. For this praiseworthy act they are recommended by their sub-Inspector either for promotion or the usual reward.
It is a remarkable fact that in the four divisions or Excise walks of Limerick, not more than a dozen of spirit licences have elapsed this quarter, compared with the same period of last year and the trade has evidently revived.
A fracas is reported to have occurred at a petty sessions in the county Clare between two country gentlemen, who struck each other after a violent altercation and the affair will most likely come before the Queen's bench.
The Marquis of Clanricarde is chosen President of the Agricultural Society and school newly formed at Loughrea.
The new Chapel of Kilrush is now being slated and when it is covered in, which is expected to be in November, will be consecrated by the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese. The Rev. Mr. Mathew has kindly promised to preach the consecration sermon, and on this occasion will administer the pledge in Kilrush, where he is most anxiously expected, as it is his first visit to that extensive and populous district. The Parish Priest, the Rev. Mr. Kenny, deserves much praise for his active exertions in the building of an edifice, which for design and execution will not be surpassed by any other in the south of Ireland when completed.
While Protestants, under graduates of Trinity College, are denied the privilege of access to Trinity College library, Roman Catholic Priests have liberty of ingress and egress, and of reading or extracting from the books to be found in that depository of learning.
The Nuns of the Visitation order have arrived from England at Madras, and opened an Establishment there, and a school for 400 children. The lady superior is Mrs. Smyth, widow of an English Colonel. Dr. Carew, the Roman Catholic Bishop, and his clergy gave the Sisterhood a public procession on their arrival.
Owen Kehoe, an Irish labourer in the dock-yards of Liverpool, murdered his wife this week.
Father Mathew preached at Gort on Sunday in behalf of the Roman Catholic School, and left £120 in local charities.

MR NELSON.

We feel great pleasure in announcing the arrival of Mr. Nelson, the celebrated optician. He, since his last visit to Galway, has obtained a medal from the Royal Dublin Society, at the exhibition of Irish manufacturers, for the beauty, excellence, and correctness of his lenses and mirrors. An opportunity is now afforded to those who may wish to suit themselves in lenses, mirrors, and other optical apparatus, as he has a splendid assortment of each ready for inspection at Kilroy's room; his stay in Galway is limited to a few days.

THE 67TH REGIMENT

The Depot of the 67th regiment at present quartered in this town, under the command of Major Orange, was inspected this day at Eyre-square, by General Sir W.P. Carroll, who after putting them through their various evolutions, and minutely inspecting the internal arrangements and economy of the corps, expressed himself highly gratified with their soldier-like appearance and military tactics. The urbanity and gentlemanly demeanour of Major Orange and the officers of his regiment, and the orderly appearance and conduct of the men since their arrival in Galway, has acquired for them the esteem and respect of the inhabitants, and has also called forth the marked approbation of the brave and gallant officer who reviewed to-day this distinguished corps.
General Sir W.P. Carroll, stopt at Nolan's hotel, and expressed himself to the proprietor much pleased with the attention, comfort, and accommodation he received.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

The parishioners of Outerard have presented a very handsome Snuff Box (value Twenty Guineas) to the Rev. Michael Phew, R.C.C., on his late removal from that district to Oranmore, as trifling testimony of their very great esteem and affection for that excellent and exemplary clergyman.

THE ARMY

P.J. Blake, Esq., Royal Irish Fusileers, brother to the county Limerick Inspector, is now senior lieutenant of that regiment.
Captain Gleeson, late of the Constabulary, now proprietor of the Mayo Mercury, is selling off his establishment.
Eight hundred percussion muskets arrived at Cork for the 42nd royal highlanders, and were delivered from the Custom-house, on Tuesday. Two hundred stand of them are to be forwarded to the depot at Carlow.
Lieut. H. Tuckett, late 11th Hussars, was on Wednesday brought up at Wandsworth, before the magistrates, for shooting at the Earl of Cardigan, with intent to kill, in the late duel at Wimbledon. He was held to bail in 1000l, and two sureties of 500l each.
Dr. Johnston, 48th, is under orders to proceed to join the service companies at Gibraltar. His removal from the depot at Youghal is very much regretted being deservedly much liked by all, for his extreme kindness to the sick and benevolence to the poor.
Captain R.A. Reynolds, 11th Hussars, is dismissed the service, but strongly recommended to her Majesty's gracious consideration. Lieut. Col. Lord Cardigan has not escaped the animadversions of the court-martial.
Major General Sir Hugh Gough reviewed the 15th Hussars at Bangalore last July, after which the regiment marched for Madras.
Sir Hugh Gough handed over the command of the troops in Madras presidency to Lieut. General Whittingham, who has directed the orders of his gallant predecessor to remain in full force.
Notice was given to the Chelsea pensioners at Woolwich, that they must attend on the 15th next month, when such men as are found able to do duty will be embodied for home services in her Majesty's garrisons and forts.
The 97th expects to leave Limerick the first week of next month for Cork.
Two corporals and three privates of the Royal Marines were killed, and 14t severely wounded in an unsuccessful attack upon Gebail Castle, Beyrout, on the 12th Sept. Lieut. Gifford, of the Cyclops, was severely wounded. The Albanians evacuated the fortress next day, and it is now garrisoned by Marines from the Hastings. Second Lieut. Adair, R.M., was slightly wounded.
The 20th regt. Col. Thomas M.P., was inspected on the 10th instant at Dublin, when the Lieutenant-General commanding expressed his high opinion of their soldier-like appearance, the care and exactness of their manoeuverings the neatness of their appointments, the cleanliness and general air of comfort to their barrack-rooms and Hospital, &c.
The Hon. Richard Cherteris, son of Lord Elchu, and grand son of the Earl of Wemysephas entered the army at second Lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade.
The Officers of the 4th Dragoons and 17th regt. gave a splendid fancy dress ball on the anniversary of the capture of Ghuznee.
Lieut. Halkett, 4th Dragoons, has left India for Europe.
Captain Crosier, 26th Bombay Native Infantry, is appointed Brigade Major at Poona.
Lieut. Dorehill, 3rd Ensign Elliott, 16th, and Capt. L'Estrange, 21st, have left Calcutta for England.
Lieut. Fayrer, R.N., is dismissed from his situation of Commander of the steam-vessel President, because he could not make his vessel perform the voyage across the Atlantic, in as short a time as the Clyde built steamers.
Thomas C. Ponsonby, Esq. Lieutenant Royal Navy, late of Crotto house, Kerry, is appointed to the command of the Lucifer steam frigate, on the Irish station.
The army pensioners in Cork are this quarter made liable for the support of their wives and children, who may be in the work-house, under the 56th section of the Poor Law Act.

IN CHANCERY

Abraham John Crieghton, Esq., Plaintiff
Edward Birch Smyth, Joshua Smith and Elizabeth his wife, and others, Defendants.

Pursuant to the Decree made in this cause, dated the 1st day of July, 1840, I will on Thursday, the 19th day of December next, at the hour of One o'Clock in the afternoon, at my Chambers on the Inn's Quay, Dublin, Set Up and Sell to the highest and fairest bidder, all that and those, the several plots, tenements, bog land, and premises, that is to say the plot or tenement No. 1, known by the name of the Waterfall plot, No. 2 known by the name of the Soup Boilers plot, No. 3, the Mill holding with one Rood of Land annexed as formerly leased to James D'Arcy, No. 4, thirty Acres of Bog Situate on the East of the road leading from Clifden to Streamstown, and distant from said Clifden about one mile, No. 5, that plot known by the name of James O'Dowd's plot, No. 6, called Doctor Grey's holding, and No. 7 the field known by the name of James Faherty's field, which said several plots, tenements, bog and premises are situate in and near the said town of Clifden, in the barony of Ballinahinch, in the county of Galway, aforesaid, together with the Distillery, Brew House, Malt House, Offices and Mill, and all and singular the fixtures and utensils therein respectfully, together also with the Mill and Mill Race, water, and watercourses necessary for said Mill, with the appurtenances, consisting in the whole 40 acres, 3 roods and 17 perches, late Irish plantation measure, be the same more or less, for the purposes in said decree mentioned, which said premises are held by lease dated 19th of August 1825, for three lives renewable for ever, under John D'Arcy, of Clifden Castle, Esq, at an annual rent of £8 10s. sterling late currency.
Dated this day of Nov. 1840.
WILLIAM CURRY.
Alexander Worthington, Solicitor for the Plaintiff, 29 North Frederick street.

BIRTHS.

At Barna Lodge, near this town, on the 4th instant, the lady of William Kelly, Esq. of a son.
At the house of her father, in Ennis, County Clare, the lady of Henry Banks, Esq. of the Galway National Bank, of a son.

MARRIED.

At Edinburgh, by the Rev. R.Q. Shannon, William Cowell, Esq., only son of the late Lieut.-Colonel Cowell, 83d Regiment, to Julia Mary Cruise, late of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, second daughter of George Russell Cruise, Esq., of Dublin.
Peter Geraghty, Esq. of Castle Bellew, in this county, to Mary, only daughter of Patrick O'Reilly, Esq. of Glan, same county.

DIED.

On the 12th instant, of water on the Brain, after a few days illness, Wilhelmina Frances, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Wm. King, of the City of Cork, aged seven years and seven months.
In Lower Mount street, Dublin, on the 7th instant, Matilda Eliza, eldest daughter of William Graham, Esq., late Captain 74th regiment, and grand daughter of the late Richard Blake, of Garracloon, in the County of Mayo, Esq.
A few days since, near Loughrea, in this county, to the inexpressible regret of her family and friends, Mrs. Banfield, the wife of Andrew Banfield, Esq., a lady of the most amiable and conciliating manners, of a humane and benevolent disposition and a pious and exemplary christian. She was esteemed and respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and her death is a source of deep affliction to the poor to whom she was a genuine benefactor.