Date: November 19 1840

THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
Thursday, November 19, 1840

HIGH SHERIFFS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
Dublin Castle, November, 1840

Names of gentlemen returned by the Judges of Assize to serve the office of High Sheriff for the ensuing year:-
Antrim- E.T. Leslie, Leslie Hill, Ballymoney; Conway Dobbs, Castle Dobbs, Carrickfergus; Robert Thompson, Fannymount, Belfast, Esqrs.
Armagh- John Robert Irwin, Carnagh House, Keady; Maxwell Cross, Dartan, Killelagh, Armagh; John Whaley, Downagh-house, Newry, and Stephen's-green, Dublin, Esqrs.
Carlow-Harman Herring Cooper, Shrulecastle, Carlow; Robert Latouche, Ballywildam, Carlow; Robert Doyle, jun., Tullow, Tullow, Esqrs.
Cavan-Mervyn Pratt, Cabra-castle, Kingscourt, R. Saunders, Drumkeen, Cavan; James Waring, Newry, Newry, Esqrs.
Clare- Wm. Fitzgerald, Adelphi, Corofin; Hugh O'Loughlin, Port, Ennis; Wm. Skerrett, Finnavara, Burren, Esqrs.
Cork-Edward Roche, Kilshannick, Rathcormack; James Barry, Ballyclough, Fermoy; Robert Delacour Beamish, Castleview, Cork, Esqrs.
Donegal-The Hon. James Hewitz, Munglass, Stranorlar; Wybrants Olpherts, Ballyconnell, Dunfanagby; G. Young, Culdaff, Carn, Esqrs.
Down-Viscount Newry and Monroe Mournespark, Rostrevor; Daniel Kerr, Portawo, Donaghadee; Samuel Cielland, Stormount, Belfast, Esqrs.
Dublin- The Hon. Sidney Herbert, I, Grafton-street, London; John James Baggot, Castle Baggot, Rathcoole; Arthur Burgh Crofton, Roebuck-castle, Dublin, Esqrs.
Fermanagh-Viscount Loftus, Ely Lodge, Enniskillen; Alexander Nixon, Belanaleek, Enniskillen; James Johnston, Magheranmina Belleek, Esqrs.
Galway-Denis Daly, Dunsandle, Loughrea; A.W. Blake, Burbo, Galway; Francis Blake, Cregg, Galway, Esqrs.
Kerry- Kean Mahony, Castlequin, Cahirciveen; R. Herbert, Cahirmone, Killarney; John Coltsman, Flesk-castle, Killarney, Esqrs.
Kildare-Richard Maunsel, Galkey-park, Colbridge; John Latouche, Harristown, Kilcullen; E.H. Cole, Moore Abbey, Alonasterevan, Esqrs.
Kilkenny-George Bryan, jun., Jenkinstown, Kilkenny; Robet Neville, Marymonut-house, Johntston; John Power, Sion, Kilkenny, Esqrs.
King's County- Guy Atkinson, Caugort, Shinrone; Garrett O'Moore, Cloghan castle, Kinnitty; Thomas Bernard, Castlebernard, Kinnitty, Esqrs.
Leitrim-Sir Morgan Crofton, Bart., Mohill, Mohill, Nicholas Loftus Tottenham, Glenfarm, Manor-hamilton; Alexander Maguire, Swadlinbar, Esqrs.
Limerick-James Kelly, Ballynasty, Bruff; Michael Furnell, Cahirvilly, Limerick; Wm. Cox, Ballynoe, Ballingarry, Esqrs.
Longford-Shirley Ball, Abbeylara, Longford; Thomas Hussey, Ballymahon, Ballymahon; Henry Musters, Brayantown, Longford, Esqrs.
Louth-Blaney Balfour, jun., Townley Hall, Drogheda; Frederick John Foster, Castlering, Arden; Lewis Upton, Ardee, Esqrs.
Mayo-The Hon. Geoffry Browne, Castle M'Garrett, Clare; Sir Robert Palmer, Bart., Palmerstown, Ballina; George Vaughan Jackson, Carramore, Ballina, Esqrs.
Meath, John Tisdall, Carlesfort, Kells; Major G. Nugent, Castleward; Thomas Rotowell, Blackcastle, Navan, Esqrs.
Monaghan-Sir T.B. Lennard, Bart. Clones; Arthur French, Leslie House, Ballinbay; Thomas Rothwell, Carickmacross, Esqrs.
Queen's County- Wm. W. Despart Donore, Mountrain; Edmund Staples, Dunmore, Durrow; Mathew Sheffield Cassan, Sheffield, Mountrath, Esqrs.
Roscommon-D. Mahon, Strokestown House, Strokestown, Theobald A. Dillon, Mount Dillon, Lanesborough; James ?al?e, Runamede, Roscommon, Esqrs.
Sligo-Richard Gethin, Craig, Sligo; W.H. Billes, Seaview, Drummore, West, John Martin, Sligo, Esqrs.
Tipperary-Richard Pennefather, Knockevan, Clonmel; Thomas E. Lalor, Cregg, Carrick-on-Suir; John Bayly, Deisborough, Nenagh, Esqrs.
Tyrone-James Strong, Tynan; Joseph Goff, Hall House, Downton, Wiltshire; W. Sinclair, Hollyhill, Strabane, Esqrs.
Waterford-John Powe, Esq. of Gurteen, Clonmel; Sir John Kennedy, Bart., Mountkennedy, Dungarvan; Richard Chernley, Esq, Salterbridge, Cappequin.
Westmeath-Cuthbert Fetherson, Dardstown, Killincan; Hercules Robinson, Rossemeade, Castletowndelvin, Esqrs; Sir Francis Hopkins, Bart., Rochfort, Mullingar.
Wexford- Thomas Boyse, Bannow; Stephen Ram, Ramsfort, Gorey; Henry Lambert, Carnagh, New Ross, Esqrs.
Wicklow-Peter Latouche, Belleview, Delganny; John Synge, Glenmore Castle, Ashford; Henry John Segrave, Glencarrig, Newtown Mountkennedy, Esqrs.

FIGHTING INTELLIGENCE

On Wednesday Robert Dillon Browne, Esq., M.P. for Mayo, arrived in this town. The honourable gentleman stopped at Daly's hotel to change horses, and on entering the coffee-room met Charles Blake, Esq., senior, whom he accosted, and offered to shake hands with, but which Blake disdainfully refused. Shortly after they again met in the streets, and Mr. Brown coming close to Mr. Blake, enquired why he refused his hand?-Neither Mr. Blake's reply nor Mr. Browne's retort were heard by the nearest by standers; but Mr. Blake was observed to rise his hand, in which he held a stick, as if with an intent to strike Mr. Browne, who either in the effort to ward off the blow, or with design, bled his nose. The circumstances having been reported to the Magistrates presiding at the Petty Sessions, they adjourned the court, and accompanied by the police, came down to town.- Tomkins Brew, Esq., put both parties under arrest. His Grace the Archbishop, the Very Rev. Doctor Kirwan and several gentlemen endeavoured to procure an explanation but without effect. Mr. Brown was found to keep the peace; but Mr. Blake refused to enter securities, alledging he was not the aggressor, and Mr. Brew took him away in custody. Shortly after Mr. Browne left for Ballinasloe, amidst the cheering of the persons whom the circumstance had collected about the hotel. We understand Mr. Browne expressed his willingness to make any apology, if Mr. Blake would, on his honour, declare he did not intend to strike him before he (Mr. Browne) raised his hand.--Tuam Herald.

REJOICINGS AT CASTLEHACKET

The account of the Hon. Mrs. Lawless having given an heir to the noble house of Lyons, the seat of Lord Cloncurry, was hailed with every demonstration of joy by the tenantry of that excellent and justly esteemed gentleman, Major Kirwan, of Castlehacket. Bonfires and tar-barrels blazed in every direction of the beautiful and romantic hill at Castlehacket; and the majestic moon added not a little to the splendour of the beauty of the surrounding scenery. In the evening the tenantry were regaled with some barrels of excellent ales and porter, and all united in giving three cheers for their much-loved and esteemed friend, the Honourable Mrs. Lawless, and her son and heir.--Tuam Herald.

MEDICAL PROFESSION

We are happy to announce that a son of our respected townsman Mr. John Costello was admitted a member of the Royal College of Surgeons on Friday last. This young gentleman having obtained this distinguish [sic] honor previous to his being of age denotes that he must have devoted himself to the acquirement of his professional attainment with more than ordinary zeal.

Mrs. Drummond , widow of the late Secretary, has given the munificent donation of 1000l. to the National Board of Education in the success of which her late husband took much interest. This 1000l will be appropriated to erect a building for the training of school mistresses. The Right Hon. A. Blake has given 200l. for the same purpose.
A fracas occurred here on yesterday, between Mr. Charles Davies, of this town, and Mr. R. Blake, of Garracloon. We understand the cause of dispute arose in consequence of the former demanding the payment of some money lent Mr. B. who refused to pay it, called from Mr. D. some markel? and sever epithets.--Tuam Herald
THE CONSTABULARY- Mr. George Reed, of the Loughrea constabulary has been promoted to the rank of constable. This appointment reflects great credit on the County Inspector, William Lewis, Esq. as Mr. Reed is a most efficient officer and possesses the good opinion of all classes.


BIRTH

A few days since, at Clifden, in this county, the Lady of Doctor Francis Bodkin, of a daughter.

DIED

In Tuam, on Monday last, at an advanced age, Margaret, relict of the late Mr. T. Burke, of said town. She was kind and charitable to the poor, and died very much regretted.
At Loughrea, on Tuesday night last, Mr. Thomas Fahy, son of Tonras Fahy, Esq., merchant. He was a young man of a truly amiable disposition. Few young men have been so generally esteemed in life and so sincerely regretted in death as he. The loss his family sustained by his premature death it is impossible to estimate. he died of fever, contracted from cold at the funeral of Mrs. D. of Rafnid, on Sunday last week.

Monday at Wexford the crew of the Trio from Miramichi, was condemned to a penalty of 100l. each for tobacco smuggling. The case against the master (Pierce) was dismissed.

EARTHQUAKE

A correspondent informs us that a smart shock of an earthquake was felt at Portstewart last Tuesday morning, between the hours of three and four o'clock. It was perceived by a number of families as the beds and windows vibrated for at least twenty seconds, and a sound as of heavy waggons passing over the ground was heard. Many who were startled from their slumbers jumped out of bed astonished by the phenomenon and apprehensive for their safety. Some thought the shaking of their houses might be occasioned by setting in of a storm, others that it arose from the firing of guns at sea; but on looking out of the windows the sea was calm and everything around wore an air of tranquility. The shock was followed in about twenty minutes, by a most vivid flash of lightning, and at the same instant a terrific crash of thunder shook every house in the town. The influence of the earthquake was likewise felt at Coleraine and different parts of the coast extending from Magilligan, to the Giant's Causeway. We learn from the Scotch Journal that a part of that country was recently visited by a similar phenomenon which has been of a pretty frequent occurrence of late.--Derry Sentinel.

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE.

On Wednesday morning last a very melancholy occurrence took place at the residence of Andrew Veitch, Esq., M.D. at Prospect-hill, in this town, one of the servants of that gentleman in having been discovered at an early hour completely lifeless, produced by suffocation, and another fellow servant in a very exhausted and senseless state. It appears that these two men in retiring to sleep the previous night brought a fire into their beds room, in which there was no chimney, and consequently no ventilation, which produced such an accumulation of smoke as to deprive one poor fellow of life, and the other would have inevitably met the same unhappy fate, if his dangerous condition had not been discovered in sufficient time, and prompt medical aid administered. The greatest care and attention was most humanely paid by Doctor Veitch, to the unfortunate sufferer, and in some time after he was pronounced out of danger. An inquest was held on the body of Matt O'Brien the deceased, and a verdict of death caused by suffocation returned by the jury. This melancholy occurrence should be sufficient warning against the incautious introduction of fire into places not sufficiently ventilated.

NEWCASTLE DISTILLERY

Provisions to the rapid and extensive aspect of Temperance in Ireland under the happy auspices and influence of the great Apostle and advocate of sobriety, the very Rev. Theobald Mathew, the town of Galway had four very extensive Distilleries in active operation and possessed sufficient consumption for all they could possibly distill, but now how wonderfully changed have the times become; such is the benevolence of sobriety that three of these Distilleries have actually discontinued working for some time. The only Distillery now in town at full work is that of Newcastle, and as we believe there in not another in the province, at present manufacturing spirits, the extensive concerns of Newcastle, now the property of Thomas Moore Persse, Esq., must enjoy a very excellent and extensive trade, as the high character of the Establishment and the superior quality of its spirits, must insure it a preference and demand in the Irish market.

VETERINARY DEPARTMENT

We feel much pleasure in directing the reader's attention to an advertisement in this day's Journal, from Mr. J.N. Tate, Veterinary Surgeon, and a member of the London Royal College, notifying his intention of making Galway his future residence. A gentleman of experience and duly qualified in this department was much required in this county and province. We have read many unexceptionable documents from some of the many eminent men in the kingdom, professors in the Veterinary art, bearing the most satisfactory testimonials as for the capabilities and judgment of Mr. Tate in his profession and we have no doubt the gentry and sporting characters of this great county will duly appreciate the great advantage of having a Veterinary Surgeon of his professional reputation permanently resident amongst them.

REPEAL DINNER TO ROBERT D. BROWNE., ESQ., M.P. in BALLINASLOE.

Ballinasloe, Thursday evening.
About six o'clock this evening, Robert D. Browne, Esq., accompanied by Thomas O'Brien, Esq. of Fairfield and some other gentlemen, arrived in town from Fairfield, where he had spent the night before, and proceeded to Gill's Hotel in Dunlo-street. Several persons went part of the way to meet him and on his approach to and during his passage through the town, he was loudly cheered. Upon entering the hotel he addressed the assembly in a long and powerful speech. He impressed on them that they should support no man as a member of parliament in this county, who wound not advocate as such as he could the Repeal of the Union; for no man was honest to them, to his country, or to himself, who did not do so; and concluded by calling for three cheers for Mr. O'Connell and the Repeal of the Union, which was responded to in a loud and continued cheer.
The cheering and bustle having subsided in some degree, Mr. Thomas Caulfield, of this town, presented Mr. Browne with a suitable address.

THE DINNER

Was served up in Gill's best style, and did honour to the caterer. The arrangements of the stewards were admirable. There was a great number of Teetotallers present, who were also supplied with the necessary beverage.
About half-past seven the entry of the distinguished guest of the evening was announced by a general cheer, waving of handkerchiefs, &c.
The chair was most ably filled by Thomas O'Brien, Esq., of Fairfield. The Very Rev. Mr. Dillon, Ballinasloe, filled the vice-chair.
There were about sixty persons present, including the greater portion of the respectable and independent inhabitants of the town, with the clergy, and some of the gentry of this and the adjoining counties.
There was a gallery erected in the east of the room, which was occupied by the ladies.

The female paupers in the Cork Union Workhouse continue in a state of insubordination owing to the resolution of the guardians changing the dietary from bread and milk and potatoes and milk to potatoes and milk altogether.

Captain Timothy Gleeson, late 98th, proprietor of the Mayo Mercury, and formerly Subminter of the Constabulary at Carlow and Castlebar, is appointed Barrackmaster at the Bahamas islands.

The village of Tulla, county Clare, can boast of a new parish church, a new chapel and several handsome shops. The old chapel is converted into a National education school, for 300 children. There is also a loan society established.

ROBBERY OF MRS. WAYLETT

Thursday afternoon, between five and six o'clock, a fashionably-dressed, dashing-looking young man drove on a private car to the Wicklow Hotel, Stephen's green, entered the coffee-room, ordered dinner to be prepared in halfann-hous and gave directions to the waiter to have his carpet-bag, which was apparently well filled, taken to a bedroom, as he intended to remain for the night. He then walked out, was punctual to time in returning to dinner, did justice to the sumptuous fare provided, and in due time, withdrew to his sleeping room. Thence he found his way to a drawing-room, engaged by Mrs. Waylett, who is staying at the hotel, and who was at the Theatre at the time. From a chamber adjoining the drawing-room he took the following articles, the lady's property:- A violet-coloured satin dress; a black and red short silk ditto; two Siberian wool ditto; brocaded silk dressing gown; a black velvet dress, not made up; ditto black satin, unmade; a velvet cloak, unmade; a black velvet shawl, with embroidered border; a pair of black boots; a pair of fur slippers; an apron with flounces;a sliver cup, marked "H.W."; a black Chantilly veil, and several loose articles. These he carried away unnoticed by the waiters, having escaped through the private door of the hotel, and the articles were not missed until Mrs. Waylett's return from the Theatre. A full description of the person of the robber, as well as of the property stolen, has been given to the police.