Births
GUINEY -- February 23, at Killyleagh, Co. Down, the wife of Hugh S. Guiney, of a son.
MEDILL -- February 21, at Needham Street, Newry, the wife of Thomas S. Medill, of daughter.
MURDOCH -- February 16, at Castledawson, the wife of John Murdoch, M.B, of a daughter.
POTTINGER -- February 22, at 8, Upper Mount Street, Dublin, the wife of Captain Eldrid Pottinger, R.A., of a daughter.
STEWART -- February 8, at Lagan Village, Belfast, the wife of Mr. Samuel Stewart, of a daughter.
Marriages
ERWIN--DAVIDSON -- February 24, at the Second Presbyterian Church, Antrims, by the Rev. T. Gregg, B.A., Ballyweaney, T. Erwin, Ballymena, to Mary, only daughter of the late Joseph Davidson, M D., Ballynaskeagh, Co. Down.
MOORE--JEVERS -- February 23, at the Parish Church of Templescobin, County Wexford, by the Rev. Edward Ferrar, A.B., Rector, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. the Rev. S. M. Moore, A.M., Incumbent of the Mariners Church, Belfast, to Jane Elizabeth, only child of the late Richard Jevers, Esq., Co. Limerick. No cards.
MORRIS--IRWIN -- February 23, at Caledon Church, by the Rev. W. B. Armstrong, Incumbent, David R. Morris, Clerk of Petty Sessions, to Sarah Jane, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Irwin, of Caledon.
KENNEDY--GRAY -- February 24, at the Mall Presbyterian Church, Armagh, by the Rev. J. R. M'Alister, James, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Kennedy, Drumaren, Gilford, to Amelia, second second daughter of Mr. John Gray, Enagh Cottage, Clady, Markethill.
KIRKPATRICK--MONTGOMERY -- February 23, at Broughshane Church, by the Rev. George Kirkpatrick, father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. George Grainger, Rector of Skerry and Racavan, George S. Kirkpatrick, Esq, of Hazelbank, Co. Antrim, to Geraldine, daughter of Andrew C. Montgomery, Esq., R.M., Ballymena.
Deaths
M'VEIGH -- February 24, at 167, York Street, Belfast, Mathew, youngest son of Mr. Mathew M'Veigh, aged 13 months. The remains will be removed for interment in the family burying-ground, Shankhill, Lurgan, on to-morrow (Saturday) morning, at nine o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
SIMPSON -- February 24, at his residence, Fair Hill, Larne, Samuel Simpson, Esq. His remains will be removed for interment in Larne Churchyard, on to-morrow (Saturday) at twelve o'clock noon. Friends will please accept this notice.
STEWART -- February 23, at Lagan Village, Belfast, the residence of her son, Samuel, Elizabeth, relict of the late John Stewart, of Lisnabreeny, in the 77th year of her age. Her remains will be removed for interment in Castlereagh Burying-ground, on this (Friday) afternoon, at three o'clock. Friends will please accept this notice.
WILSON -- February 24, at Clermont, Holywood, Mary Gordon, youngest child of William G. Wilson, aged 3 years and 3 months. Her remains will be removed for interment in the New Burying-ground, Antrim Road, Belfast, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at three o'clock.
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COOPER -- February 22, at Killanne Rectory, Enniscorthy, Honoria Louisa, third daughter of the Rev. J. S. Cooper, aged 11 years.
CRABES -- February 20, at Strabane, Catherine, relict of the late Benjamin Crabbe, Esq., aged 70 years.
FORREST -- February 16, at her residence, Gort, Mrs. Forrest, in her 90th year, 72 of which she conducted one of the most respectable provincial hotels in Ireland.
GREER -- February 21, at his residence, Drumcashalone, Newry, Edward Greer, Esq.
HAMILTON -- February 23, at 43, Eglinton Street, Belfast, Richard William, youngest son of George Hamilton, Esq., R.N.
HIGGON -- February 22, at Fethard, Co. Wexford, Isabella Beers, widow of the late George Higgon, Esq., of Fishguard, South Wales.
LAW -- February, 23, at York Street, Dublin, Anne, wife of Lieut.-General Law, K.H., Compton Lodge, Bray, aged 71 years.
MURDOCH -- February 13, at Barnamaghery, Mary Anne, relict of the late James Murdoch, aged 82 years.
PETTIGREW -- February 20, at Maghera, Anne, relict of the late Mr. Joseph Pettigrew, Maghera, aged 82 years.
STEWART -- February 18, at Lagan Village, Belfast, Annie, infant daughter of Mr. Samuel Stewart.
TODD -- February 23, at Gilbertville, Bootle, Liverpool, Emma, infant daughter of Mr. James Todd.
Clippings
SINGULAR ExPLOSION. -- Last evening, about half-past seven o'clock, an explosion of a somewhat peculiar character occurred in Joy's Entry, off High Street. A large flag stone at the door of one of the houses, with the surrounding earth, was suddenly forced up to a considerable distance, accompanied with a loud report, which, for a time, occasioned some alarm to the inhabitants. No main gas pipe is near the place, and it is supposed that the explosion was caused by the accumulation of foul air in an adjacent sewer. Happily no person was injured.
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GAS ACCIDENT. -- An accident to one of the gas meters in the Infantry Barracks took place yesterday evening, about four o'clock. A slight explosion took place, by which a lamplighter, who had been working at one of the pipes in connection with the meter, sustained a scorching in the face. The injuries, however, were not of a serious character.
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PERMANENT PHOTOGRAPHS. -- The varied applications of photography are daily rendering it a more and more valuable art. But, unfortunately, the images copied by an artist who cannot err, except in the mind of the unflattered original, are often too fleeting to be valuable. This is the great drawback to photographic printing on paper with which the atmosphere works such havoc. There is a permanent process, however. We don't mean to disclose it -- perhaps for very good reason -- but any one can ascertain where it is practised, with what success either of two powerful tests sufficiently indicates. Messrs. Galbraith & Co., of High Street, who have already done much for a reputation, announce new claims upon the patronage of their friends. They have introduced a permanent process, which gives at once the most definite and most unfading pictures. By the aid of this recent application these successful photographers promise to become even more successful than they have hitherto been.
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DEATH OF EDWARD GREER, ESQ., DRUMCASHLONE, NEWRY. -- We regret very much to announce the death of this highly-respected member of our community. Mr. Greer was throughout the course of a long life identified with the prosperity and interests of this town; and during it he always acted in such a manner as to gain the respect and esteem of all classes. He was naturally a gentleman of a quiet and retiring disposition, and consequently did as not take as prominent a part in local movements others; still all parties and creeds respected him as an honourable and upright man, while those who knew him in social life regarded him as a warm and attached friend, who manifested his feelings by deeds rather than by words. For some time Mr. Greer had been suffering under a severe illness which baffled all the efforts of medical skill, and on Monday evening he passed peaceably to his rest. The funeral will take place on Friday (this day), when the remains will be removed for interment to St. Patrick's Burial-ground at twelve o'clock. [Mr. Greer was well-known in Belfast and the North of Ireland as the leading member of the respectable firm of Messrs. Anderson & Greer, Royal mail-coach proprietors, Newry. -- ED. B.N.L.]
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SHIPPING NEWS.
[SPECIALLY COMPILED FOR THE NEWS LEITER]
WIND -- N.W.
ARRIVED AT THIS PORT ON THE 24TH INST.
Derby, Rees, from Galatz, with wheat -- Mayne, Bros., consignees -- H. Andrews & Co, agents.
Celli Ligure, Cassinelli, from Sulma, with Indian corn -- Joseph M'Kee, consignee -- J. C. Pinkerton, agent.
Eliza, Minchin, from Isla, with grains.
Seven Brothers, Morgan, from Aberdovey, with slates.
Jura (s.s.), from Bristol, with general cargo.
ARRIVAL OF COAL LADEN VESSELS.
Elgin, John & Mary, and Troubadour, from Maryport; Grace Darling, North Branch, and Robert Burns (s.s.), from Irvine.
SAILED FROM THIS PORT ON THE 24TH INST.
An onette, Schultz, for Liverpool.
Milton, Maid of Erin, Lady Young, Melissa, Nelson, and Hero, for Maryport; Agues, for Duddon, with iron ore; Vine (s.s.), for Dunfanaghy; Jewess, for Glasgow; Caroline Louise and Daniel Huntle , for Troon; Fanny and Nimrod, for Ayr; Robert Burns (s.s.) and Oregon, for Irvine.
CLEARED OUT.
From this port, on the 24th inst., the Happy-Go-Lucky, Emily, Peruvian, Primrose, Brunswick, and Sceptre, for Maryport; Tom, for Whitehaven; Ann Shepperd, for Fleetwood; Pomona, for Workington; Gulnare, for Troon; Venus, for Glasgow.
From Bergen, on Feb. 9, the Jorgen Brunchorst, Simonsen, for Ireland.
From Christiansund, on Feb. 7, the Victoria, Langseth, for Ireland.
ARRIVED
At London, on Feb. 22, the Chetah, Reid, from Wampoa.
PUT INTO.
Belfast Lough, windbound, the Italian barque Archimede, from Black Sea for Larne.
Belfast Lough, windbound, the Volunteer (of Sunderland), Clark, from Black Sea for Londonderry.
SAILED.
From Liverpool, on Feb. 22, the South Carolina (of Belfast), Edwards, for Callao.
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THE MURDER NEAR CARRICKFERGUS.
THE CHARGE AGAINST DAVID L. SHAW.
MAGISTERIAL INVESTIGATION.
[FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.]
CARRICKFERGUS, THURSDAY.
AT an adjourned Special Court of Petty Sessions, held to-day, David Locke Shaw was brought up on remand, charged with having, on the night of the 3rd December, 1869, at Ballyvallagh, near Carrickfergus, wilfully and maliciously discharged a gun at one James Reid, from the effects of which he died on the 4th January, 1870. The magistrates presiding were -- CONWAY R. DOBBS, Esq., D.L.; T. M. BIRNIE, Esq., J.P.; and SAMUEL ARCHER, Esq. Mr.
W. Seeds, of Belfast, appeared to prosecute on the part of the next of kin.
Sub-Inspector Singleton watched the proceedings on the part of the Crown.
Mr John Rea appeared for the accused.
The case for the prosecution closed on Saturday, the 12th instant, when Mr. Rea, on the part of the prisoner, proposed to submit a number of witnesses for the defence. The magistrates thought they could not hear the evidence; and, after some consideration, it was decided that a case should be made out and submitted to the Law Adviser in Dublin, to decide the point -- whether or not the prisoner had the right to produce witnesses for his defence; to dispute the evidence given for prosecution; and to establish an alibi.
At the sitting of the Court,
Mr. BIRNIE said no answer had been received from the Law Adviser in reference to the case submitted to him.
Mr. REA said it was a great hardship for his client to be remanded from day to day in such a manner, besides the expense of his (Mr. Rea's) services. In order to do away with the inconvenience of more adjournments, and to free the magistrates from further attendance, he had no objection to the case, in its present shape, being returned to the Assizes, provided bail was accepted for the prisoner's appearance.
Mr. DOBBS -- I am not satisfied that we have the power of accepting bail in a charge of murder.
The magistrates retired to consult as to what course they would adopt.
On their return into court,
Mr. DOBBS announced that the magistrates were of opinion that it was a case in which they would not feel themselves justified in taking bail. They would, therefore, remand the prisoner until Friday week, when it was expected the Law Adviser's opinion would be received on the point submitted to him for consideration.
The Court then adjourned.
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THE LATE CALAMITOUS FIRE IN NEWTOWNLIMAVADY.
ADJOURNED INQUEST.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
NEWTOWNALIMAVADY, THURSDAY.
TO-DAY, at ten o'clock, the adjourned inquest was resumed, in the Town Hall, before Wm. Lane, Esq., M.D., Coroner.
Mr. Robert S. Eakin, for whose evidence the inquest had been adjourned, on being sworn, said he had shut his shop at nine o'clock on Saturday night, after which he had gone out, and remained out for some time. Could not say exactly what time be returned; but his mother opened the door for him, he not having his latch-key upon him. She gave him a candle, with which he went into the shop, examined the front-door bar, came out again, shut the passage-door of the shop into the hall, put the key into his pocket, and went up to go to bed. Read for half-an-hour, as had been his usual practice, and knew nothing more of anything till his sister Annie awoke him, and told him to get up, the house was on fire. He got his trousers, but she told him he had not time. They both ran for the passage leading down-stairs, but could not proceed for the smoke. He returned for the windows; but could not find his sister, and the flames kept him from trying to find any of them.
To a JUROR -- I think it was between one and two o'clock when I went to the house -- not later than two. Was as sensible as at any time of my life. Remember everything distinctly. Mother said, "Well, Robert, I think you must have forgotten the hour or you would not be out so late, especially on the Sabbath morning." Was quite sober. Had not been drinking anything but cold water that night.
Mr. WILLIAM WILSON, solicitor -- Were you alarmed at any time of late by a discovery you made about your matches? Yes; I found a great lot of matches, all eaten away by mice, very little being left but the striking part.
Other evidence was put as to witness being perfectly sober, and free from the influence of intoxicating liquors.
Dr. Jackson M'Laughlin said he saw the remains, and swore he had no doubt but the girls were burned to death, the probability being that they were suffocated a little before being burned.
The verdict, as returned, was -- "We find that Jane, Anna Eliza, and Emma Eakin came by their death from the accidental burning of their father's dwelling house, on the morning of the 20th of February, 1870."
Some desultory conversation took place as to the advisability of adding a strong recommendation to provide some means of rendering efficient service, both to life and property, in case of tires in future.
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COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.
DUBLIN, THURSDAY.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER]
THE DERRY RIOTS -- TRIAL OF THE POLICE.
[Before the LORD CHIEF-JUSTICE and a City Jury.]
THE QUEEN V. HEAD-CONSTABLE DAVIS AND OTHERS.
Mr. Sergeant Armstrong, Mr. Henderson, Q.C., Mr. Richardson, Q.C., and Mr. Wm. O'Brien (instructed by Mr. Wm. Lane Joynt, Treasury and Crown Solicitor) prosecuted.
Mr. Butt, Q.C., and Mr. Wm. M'Laughlin (instructed by Mr. O'Rorke, solicitor) defended the prisoners.
Thomas Kennedy, a constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary, was called, and examined by Mr. BUTT. He deposed that he was on duty on the day in question with Davis. One or two people were arrested and brought to the barrack by witness and other parties.
What did you do at the barrack? We put on our pouches, and took our rifles in our hands.
CHIEF JUSTICE -- Who ordered you to do that! Constable Davis, my lord.
To Mr. BUTT -- At the time Mr. Bond fell I considered my life in danger.
To Sergeant ARMSTRONG -- Before the police fired, ten or twelve shots came from the party at Harvey's corner. Stones were thrown.
Did any of the police shout to the people to desist? I cannot say they did.
Could you have dispersed the mob with fixed bayonets? They might have scattered. It is a matter of opinion. There were very few of us. There are many anniversaries in Derry. Pistols are fired on such occasions to celebrate them.
The CHIEF-JUSTICE -- That would be more honoured in the breach than the observance.
Sergeant ARMSTRONG -- I quite agree with you, my lord.
Mr. BUTT submitted that there was no evidence to go to a jury against any of the prisoners. There was no evidence that any one of them fired the shot by which Moncreiff fell. The notion of concert was out of the question. The shot which involved criminality was the one by which Moncreiff was killed, and the person who was answerable for it was he who fired it. He submitted that none of the prisoners were liable.
His LORDSHIP overruled the point, but said he would take a note of it.
Mr. BUTT then addressed the jury for the defence. The police in Ireland were peculiarly circumstanced. The jury would see the police had been made, to all intents ard purposes, a military force. Each constable had the responsibilities of a constable at common law. He himself would prefer the old class of constables, who used only batons; but the police had been changed. Under the circumstances, at the time no other course was open to the prisoners than that which they took. Would they be satisfied that the shot was fired by the police! Would they be satisfied that there was any concert to do a criminal act? Was there such a state of things as induced a reasonable man to think his life was in danger? Was there a riot, and was the crowd, which the police stopped, rushing to commit murder? If they believed any of these points, they were bound to acquit the prisoners.
Michael Kilcauley, examined by Mr. M'LAUGHLIN -- I am a member of the constabulary, and was in Derry on the day of the Prince's visit. One party was throwing stones at the other. went through them, advised them to go home, and pushed them back with the butt-end of my gun. Four of us did this. We were forced to go away the stone-throwing was so great. I told the Bogside party I would try and get the Apprentice Boys off the walls. A calm ensued in consequence of the exertions made. I told the party at Butcher's Gate if they did not cease firing we would fire on them. I heard pistol-shots when the Bishop Street mob came to the corner. I saw the flashes. When the Bogside party were coming back, they broke our ranks. The pistols were fired in the direction of the police. I think a pistol ball would cause the mark on Hanrahan's rifle. I saw a hole in the window of Watt's house. It was like a bullet hole. Some of the police fired. The police didn't fire till the pistols and stones were fired. The windows of Friel's house were broken.
Cross examined by Mr. O'BRIEN -- Nobody was wounded by the pistol-shots. I am not aware that the bullet which made the hole in Watt's window was found. I loaded my rifle. I cannot say who gave me that order. The word was, "We have all loaded; you had better load." This was before Mr. Stafford came up. I saw many of the celebrations in Derry. I never saw pistol-shots fired on the streets.
To Mr. M'LAUGHLIN -- I considered that at the time the police fired my life was in danger. The Apprentice Boys fire the cannon from the walls at the celebrations; but do not fire pistols. When the police fired, I heard a voice say, "My God! we will be shot."
To Mr. O'BRIEN -- My ammunition was not examined at the Imperial Hotel.
John Bond, Andrew Killen, and James Hancock having been examined,
The case was adjourned till next (Friday) morning.
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Mr. JAMES GODKIN, formerly Dublin correspondent of the Times, has been placed on the Civil List for pension, in consideration of his literary merits and service.
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BELFAST POLICE COURT -- YESTERDAY.
[Before J. C. O'DONNELL, Esq., R.M. (Chairman); JAS. ALEX. HENDERSON, Esq., J.P.; SAMUEL M'CAUSLAND, Esq., J.P.; and E. ORME, Esq., R.M.]
DRUNK IN CHARGE OF A HORSE AND CAR.
Alexander Hill was brought up in custody of Constable Stoupe, charged with having the previous day been drunk whilst in charge of a horse and car on the Old Lodge Road.
Fined 10s and costa; in default of payment, a week's imprisonment.
CLEVER ARREST -- DESERTERS.
Wm. Wallace was charged by Constable Lytle, of the detective force, with having been a deserter from the 8th Hussars. The prisoner had been arrested on board the Liverpool steamer the previous evening.
The constable stated that he took the prisoner into custody as a deserter from the above corps in consequence of a telegram he had received giving description that tallied with the prisoner's appearance.
Mr. O'DONNELL (to prisoner) -- Are you a deserter?
Prisoner -- I am, your worship. I left my troop in Omagh.
Mr. HENDERSON -- The fact of your remaining away proves your guilt.
The BENCH decided on remanding the prisoner, to enable the proper authorities to be communicated with.
Henry Prideu was brought up in custody of Constable Hoctor, charged with being deserter from the man-of-war ship Revenge. The prisoner had deserted in November last from the ship, which was then lying at Plymouth, and had given himself up as deserter to the policeman.
Mr. HENDERSON (to prisoner) -- I suppose you repent your desertion from the navy now?
Prisoner -- I do so, Sir. I was two years in the service, and was engaged for ten years. I had three years boy's service previously. I am so "hard up" that I am compelled to admit deserting.
Like rule as in the above case.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
Mary Wardlow was charged by Acting-Constable Parker with having been drunk and disorderly at the Gin Palace, North Street, the previous evening, and with attempting to bite the policeman when taken into custody. She had also made use of indecent language.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- What do you say, prisoner, to this charge?
Prisoner -- Nothing. I don't remember anything at all about it, for I was drunk.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- You are to be imprisoned for one month.
Ann Jane Kearney was brought up, charged with having been disorderly in Corporation Street, and shouting she was "Saucy Mrs. Rock."
"Mr. HENDERSON -- What about this prisoner?
Head-Constable Foley -- She has been here often, Sir.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- The prisoner has to pay a fine of 5s and costs, or suffer a week's imprisonment.
Owen Small was charged by Sub-Constable M'Kinless with having on the previous evening, been drunk and disorderly, and shouting he "Could beat the best man in the street."
Fined 10s and costa, or fourteen days in jail.
LARCENY.
Ellen Campbell was brought up in custody of Sub-Constable Magee on the charge of having, about two o'clock that morning, in Walker's Lane, stolen a gold watch and two gold rings from a gentleman named Thomas Ellison, who had informed the policeman of his loss.
The policeman deposed that he searched the prisoner, and found the watch on her.
As the prosecutor did not appear, the prisoner was discharged.
John M'Keever was charged by Isaac M'Ilroy with having stolen a cheese from his shop in John Street. The cheese had been placed at the door, and the prisoner snatched it up and ran off with it. The prosecutor pursued him, and handed him over Sub-Constable Thompson. The cheese was worth 35s, and the prisoner dropped it when being pursued.
Mr. O'DONNELL (to prisoner) -- What have you to say to this charge?
Prisoner -- I am out of work, your worship, and was hungry.
Mr. M'CAUSLAND -- A loaf would answer you better.
Constable Kearney said he believed the prisoner was a returned convict.
Prisoner -- I am not; I never got penal servitude in my life, but I got at one time six months at this court.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- You are sent for trial to the Recorder's Court.
SACRILEGE.
Mary Morgan, a woman with many aliases, was charged by John Marlow, sexton of St. Mary's Chapel, with having stolen, the previous day, from one of the confessional boxes of the chapel, a curtain or screen.
Hannah Tolen deposed that she had been in the vestry of the chapel the previous evening cleaning it, and hearing the screen being drawn away, she turned round and saw the prisoner with it. Asked her why she had taken it, and she replied, to put it about her. No service was going on at the time, and prisoner had no legitimate business there except "to say her prayers and look round her." Sent for the sexton and informed him of the theft.
John Marlow, the sexton, gave evidence of corroborative character, and said he had been informed by the clergy to bring the prisoner before the Court, and leave the matter in their Worships' hands.
Head-Constable Foley said the prisoner went under several names, and had been previoualy before the Court for stealing lead.
Mr. O'DONNELL asked the prisoner if she would take her trial at that Court, or go before the Recorder.
Prisoner -- I will take it here now. I did not know what I was doing.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- You committed a most paltry theft in a House of God, and you are to be imprisoned for three calendar months.
PATROLLING FOR HIRE.
Head-Constable Jacques summoned Samuel M'Clinton, licensed car driver, for "patrolling for hire with his horse and car, while off the stand," on Saturday evening, contrary to the bye-laws of the Town Council.
The defendant said he was merely going home through North Street, and was not looking for fares at the time.
Fined 5s and costs, or a week in jail.
RECKLESS DRIVING.
John Sanderson and Henry Moffett, licensed car-drivers, were summoned by Sub-Constable M'Laughlin, for having, on the 19th inst., furiously driven their horses on the Antrim Road. It appeared to the policeman that they had been running a race, with six or seven passengers on each car at the time.
Fined 10s and costs each, or a week's imprisonment.
LOUNGING ON THE FOOTPATH.
Mary Ann Swan, Bella Kane, and Martha Dickson were summoned by Head-Constable Jacques for having, on the 14th inst, obstructed the thoroughfare in North Queen Street. The prisoners had been taken to the office by Sub-Constable Kelly on the above charge, but Head-Constable Lamb refused to book it, and hence the summons.
Head-Constable Lamb -- Will you hear me for one moment, your Worships?
Mr. O'DONNELL -- Certainly.
Head-Constable -- Lamb It appeared to me at the time that there was no ground for taking the charge. Nothing was mentioned to me regarding the obstruction of the thoroughfare. I would like to hear Sub-Constable Kelly.
Sub-Constable Kelly said he was acting on the occasion under Head-Constable Jacques' authority. The prisoners were causing an obstruction at the corner of Frederick Street, and he took them into custody and conveyed them to the Police Office. Did not caution them that night, but had done so previously; nor did he inform Head-Constable Lamb at the time that a man had been loitering with the prisoners.
Head-Constable Lamb -- Probably had I heard as much as I hear now, I would have taken the charge; but a man being with the prisoners was never mentioned to me.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- I think there is no difference between the head-constables; both have merely done their duty.
It was explained that two of the prisoners -- Bella Kane and Martha Dickson -- were at present in jail.
Swan was fined 5s and costs; in default, a week's imprisonment. The case against the others was postponed until their liberation from jail.
LEAD STEALING.
Constable Kearney summoned Thomas Graham, marine store dealer, for having in his possession a quantity of lead, well knowing it to be stolen.
Mr. Harper appeared for the defence.
The case was dismissed without prejudice.
Mr. Coates appeared on behalf of the police in all of the above cases.
BREACHES OF THE SPIRIT ACT.
Cairns Johnston, spirit-grocer, Neeson Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Campbell for having, on the 13th February, sold whisky or rum which was consumed on his premises.
Mr. Sheals defended.
The BENCH imposed fine of 40s and 12s 6d costs.
David Kennedy, spirit-grocer, 62, Brown Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Joshua Cresswell for having been guilty of a similar offence on the 12th Feb.
Mr. Harper defended.
The charge was found not proven, and the case was dismissed.
Margaret Boyle, beer-retailer, 20, Ludlow Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Chester for delaying to admit him and Sub-Constable Canning to her house, "they being duly authorised by warrant" to do so.
Mr. Harper defended.
Fined 40s and costs, mitigated to 10s and 10s costs.
Archibald Maxwell, spirit-grocer, 178, Conway Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Joshua Cresswell for having allowed whisky to be consumed on his premises at half-past eleven o'clock, on the 19th Feb.
Mr. Sheals defended.
The BENCH dismissed the charge.
Ellen Ellis, beer-dealer, 41, Whitla Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Samuel Canning for having harboured in her house, on the 20th Feb., several persons who were then under the influence liquor.
Fined 10s and 10s costs.
Daniel King, beer-retailer, Templemore Park, was summoned by Sub-Constable O'Dare for having allowed, on the morning of the 20th inst., whisky to be consumed on his premises.
Fined 10s and 10s costs.
William Crossley, 7, Pottinger's Entry, was summoned by Sub-Constable Joshua Cresswell for having, on the 19th inst., sold porter without having a licence.
Mr. Sheals defended.
The BENCH dismissed the charge.
James M'Cartan, 62, Grattan Street, was summoned by Constable Thomas Bayne for selling spirits without a licence, on the 20th inst.
Fined 10s and 10s costs.
John Logan, Green Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable John Sloey for having sold spirits and porter without a licence, on the 15th Feb.
Fined 20s and 11s 6d costa.
Mr. Seeds appeared to prosecute on behalf of the constabulary.
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SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A GIRL. -- CASTLEBAR, WEDNESDAY EVENING. -- A respectable looking young girl, named Dalgen, a National school teacher, was charged at the Petty Sessions to-day with having written threatening letters to Mr. Wm. Malley, of Turlough. The cause assigned for such strange conduct on her part was that Mr. Malley had discharged a friend of hers from his employment in a flax mill. The unfortunate girl was committed for trial at the Assizes in March, bail for her appearance having been refused.
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Births
BAMBRICK -- February 25, at Bridge Street, Banbridge, the wife of Mr. John Bambrick, of a daughter.
CALVERT -- February 21, at Belfast Bank, Antrim, the wife of R. J. Calvert, Esq., of a daughter.
IREDILL -- February 21, at Newry, the wife of Thomas S. Iredill, of a daughter.
POLWARTH -- February 16, at Mertoun House, Berwickshire, the Right Hon. Lady Polwarth, of a daughter.
WATSON -- February 23, at Comber, the wife of Mr. James Watson, of daughter.
Marriages
BELL--DIXON -- February 25, at St. Mary's Church, Belfast, by the Rev Charles Beauclerk, Mr. James Bell, to Selina, second daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Dickson, Belfast.
EWING--HETHERINGTON -- February 24, at the Everton Valley Church, Liverpool, by the Rev. Hugh Clark, youngest son of Thomas Macpherson, M.A., Mr. Samuel Ewing, Belfast, to Christiana, second daughter of Captain David Hetherington, of Liverpool, formerly of Belfast. No cards.
KINGHAN--M'KEE -- February 24, at Seaford Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. M. M'Mordie, Mr. Thomas Kinghan, of Crossgar, Dromara, to Elizabeth, third daughter of the late William M'Kee, Quoil.
LEMON--SAVAGE -- February 21, at St. Stephen's Church, Belfast, by the Rev. Richard Irvine, Mr. Henry Lemon, of Belfast, to Miss Sarah Savage, of Trim, Co. Meath.
MORELAND--M'DONALD -- February 23, at Killyman Church, by the Rev. James Disney, Rector, William Moreland, Esq., Croft Hall, Holywood, Co. Down, to Sophia, youngest daughter of John M'Donald, Esq., Cohannon House, Moy, Co. Ttyrone.
M'NEILE--STEVENSON -- February 24, at Leixlip, Co. Kildare, by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. C. O'Meara, Alexander John M'Neile, Esq., youngest son of the late John M'Neile, Esq., of Parkmount, Co. Antrim, to Asenath J., youngest daughter of the Rev. J. Stevenson, Rector of Clonfeacle, Co. Tyrone.
PHAIR--POPE -- February 22, at Waterford Cathedral, by the Rev. James Lawson, A.M., Rector of Passage East, cousin to the bride, assisted by the Very Rev. Edward Newenham Hoare, A.M., Dean of Waterford, the Rev. George Phair, A.B., Curate of the Cathedral, youngest son of the late Edward Phair, Esq., of Spire View, Glanmire, Co. Cork, to Sarah Emily, second daughter of the late Thomas Pope, Esq., of South Parade, Waterford.
TURNER--HENDERSON -- February 23, at Hamilton Park Terrace, Glasgow, by the Rev. William H. Carslaw, M.A., George Turner, Esq., to Georgina, second daughter of the late Robt. Henderson, Esq., of Towerville, Helensburgh.
Deaths
AIKEN -- February 25, at 4, Sydney Street, Brookfleld, Belfast, Richard, second son of John Aiken, aged 3 years. His remains will be removed for interment in the New Burying-ground, on this (Saturday) afternoon, at four o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
GARRET -- February 25, at his residence, 14, Staunton Street, Belfast, Mr. James Garret, aged 77 years. His remains will be removed from the above address, for interment in the family burying-ground, Ballygowan, on to-morrow (Sunday), at twelve o'clock noon. The deceased was a member of the Orange Society for 55 years.
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ALLEN -- February 24, at English Street, Armagh, Jane, second daughter of the late Mr. William Allen, Hockley, aged 72 years.
ALLEN -- February 24, at Woodville, Dundrum, Mary Anne, wife of Joseph Allen, Esq.
BOYD -- February 21, at Ballynamagna, Rathfriland, Samuel Boyd, aged 77 years.
GEOGHEGAN -- February 22, Mary Anne, widow of the late Charles Geoghegan, Esq., late of Henrietta Street, Dublin.
HAMILTON -- February 23, at Upper Leeson Street, Dublin, Susanna, daughter of the late John Pierce Hamilton, Esq., and sister of the late John Pierce Hamilton, Esq., J.P., Oakfield, Clones, aged 74 years.
JOHNSTON -- February 18, at Donaghadee, Mr. Robert Johnston, aged 67 years.
LAUGHLIN -- February 25, at Island, Lisburn, Margaret, wife of Mr. A. Laughlin, Belfast.
M'MURRAY -- February 24, at 2, Leopold Street, Crumlin Road, Belfast, Martha Henderson, infant daughter of William M'Murray.
NELSON -- February 23, at Castletown, Islandmagee, Mr. Thos. Nelson, aged 63 years.
NORWELL -- February 24, at Donaghadee, Susan, wite of Hugh Norwell.
SCOTT -- February 23, Arthur Scott, Esq., of Drumma Lodge, Co. Fermanagh.
Clippings
The trial of Head-Constable Davis and the other members of the Royal Irish Constabulary, for the manslaughter of Robert James Moncrieff, at Londonderry, during the riots in that city on the occasion of the visit of Prince Arthur, in April last, was concluded yesterday, in the Court of Queen's Bench. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and the prisoners were discharged. The jury appended to their verdict a protest against all party demonstrations in Ireland.
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EARLY PRIMROSES. -- A bunch of primroses was left at our office yesterday, gathered at Summerfield, Dundonald, the property of Robt. A. Gordon, Esq.
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NAVAL APPOINTMENT. -- On Thursday, by Admiralty telegram, Lieutenant Frederick Echlin, son of Rev. J. R. Echlin, of Rokeby, Lisburn, received notice of his appointment to the Fawn, screw-sloop, just commissioned, and at present lying at Sheerness.
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MEDICAL DEGREE. -- We learn with much pleasure that Sidney Herbert Carter, sixth and youngest son of the Rev. Dr. Carter, Rector of Ballintoy, County Antrim, after having been publicly examined for three successive days by the Medical Board of Trinity College, Dublin, obtained the degree of M.B. on distinguished answering.
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ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION TO DR. W. LEPER, LOUGHGALL. -- The friends of this popular practitioner assembled at his residence on Thursday evening last, for the purpose of presenting him with an address and testimonial as a suitable souvenir on the occasion of his removal to his new house in Loughgall. The address having been read, Dr. Leeper was presented with a valuable and handsome service of plate, which had been procured at considerable cost in Belfast and Dublin. The ceremony having been gone through, the subscribers present were requested to proceed to the dining-room, where they were entertained in a most hospitable and sumptuous manner by Dr. Leeper. The address and reply will be found in our advertising columns.
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INQUEST. -- An inquest was held at Tuberbread, near Castledawson, on Thursday last, before D. Kelly, Esq., Coroner, on the body of Jane Kerr, who was found lying under cart at the road-side, where the bog was cut away too close to the road. The horse and cart tumbled on the top of the woman and killed her. When she was found she was dead, Strange to say, there were two children in the cart at the same time, who got off safe. A verdict of "found dead" was returned. -- Cor.
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THE SHILLING POOR-RATE CASE. -- In a case at the Recorder's Court, as published in the News-Letter of Saturday last, in which John Conn summoned John Snowdon, poor-rate collector for the district of Ballymacarrett, for the sum of one shilling for the cost of a summons that had been served on the said John Conn for non-payment of poor-rates, we have been requested by John Conn, of 43, Sir Henry's Buildings, Mountpottinger Road, and who is employed as watchman for the Belfast Steamship Company, to state that he is not the person above named.
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FEARFUL RIOTING AT WATERFORD.
[SPECIAL TELEGRAM.]
[FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]
WATERFORD, FRIDAY MORNING.
Smyth's mob wrecked every house and shop of Mr. Osborne's supporters last night. They also set Mr. Owen Power's China warehouse on fire, and burned Commin's hotel bus, and threw another hotel bus and car into the river. The city is scene of great desolation. Excitement intense.
[LATER TELEGRAM.]
A meeting of citizens was held at the Chamber of Commerce, called to adopt measures to prevent further rioting. When adjourning from the Town Hall to meet the magistrates, they were met by a mob, who showered stones upon them. The Riot Act was read. The dragoons charged and dispersed the mob. Several arrests were made. The city is in a state of great disorder. A company of military is stationed at the Town Hall. Extra precautions are being taken.
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With reference to the extensive naval frauds lately discovered in the Victualling Yard, at Gosport, it is now reported that the offenders will not be brought to justice, their confession having been recived by a promise of immunity from legal punishment.
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LEGAL NEWS.
COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.
DUBLIN, FRIDAY.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]
THE DERRY RIOTS.
THE QUEEN v. HUGH DAVIS AND OTHERS.
THIS case, which has already occupied two days, was resumed this morning at the sitting of the Court.
Mr. M'LAUGHLIN addressed the jury for the defence.
Mr. HENDERSON replied on the part of the Crown.
The LORD CHIEF-JUSTICE then proceeded to charge the jury. His lordship, in the course of his charge, alluded to the frequent loss of life in this country as appalling, and it was the duty of the Crown to investigate, as they had done, a case of that importance; and they had with very great propriety conducted the prosecution. The case had not been tried in Derry, lest the excited feelings of the people might frustrate justice; but there was not anything to excite the jury before whom the case was tried; it was their duty dispassionately to administer the law. His lordship then defined manslaughter to be the unlawful killing of another, without malice, expressed or implied and next read one of the mildest dictas of a judge -- namely, that where there was a general resolution against opposers, whether actually entered into by confederates, or might be collected from their number or the nature of the arms used, and homicide was committed by any one of the party, every person so present was involved in the guilt of him who had given the mortal blow. He then proceeded to read the evidence, and to comment on it. The practice of firing shots at times of rejoicing was very dangerous, and the sooner it was given up the better. An assault committed at eight o'clock was no justification for firing at half-past eleven o'clock, and if only twenty persons rushed into the Diamond from Bishop Street the constabulary could not have been in such danger as was represented. There was evidence to show the police did fire, and the question was, whether they were justified in so doing. If their lives were in jeopardy, they would be justified in repelling force by force. It was quite true it was the duty of the magistrates, the constabulary, and even private persons to combine to put down rioting; but that did not mean they were to do so. When the people were coming down Bishop Street, they were not committing felony. The illegality began when they were opposite Mulhollandsa. It would seem they were attempting to meet persons in the Diamond. If there was any danger to the lives of the constabulary, they had a right to fire, and the absence of a magistrate did not alter the case. In conclusion, his lordship directed the jury that, if they believed the prisoners fired in defence of life, they were entitled to an acquittal. If there was not an alarming riot at the time, the duty of the jury would be to find them guilty. The jury, after twenty-two minutes' deliberation, returned with a verdict of "Not guilty."
The FOREMAN then read the following:-- "The jury desires to put on record its strong protest against party demonstrations of every kind, and would call upon the Government, for the sake of order throughout the country, to suppress demonstrations indiscriminately in all parts of Ireland.
"For self and fellow-jurors,
" WM. PILLAR.
"February 25, 1870."
The CHIEF-JUSTICE then ordered the prisoners be discharged.
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THE ALLEGED FENIAN MURDER IN DUBLIN.
MAGISTERIAL INVESTIGATION OF THE PRISONERS.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]
DUBLIN, FRIDAY.
Thomas Ayres, Michael Salmon, James Salmon, and Daniel Salmon, who stand charged with complicity in the murder of Andrew M'Mullen on Usher's Quay on the night of Sunday, the 20th inst., were this afternoon brought up on remand, before Mr. Dix, at the Southern District Police Court.
Mr. Wm. O'Brien (instructed by Mr. M. Anderson), Crown Solicitor, appeared for the Crown.
Mr. J. A. Curran (instructed by Mr. Matthew Cane, of Fitzgerald & Cane) soners. defended the prisoners.
Detective Officers Woulfe and Prandy watched the case on behalf of the police.
The prisoners having been placed in the dock,
The informations of Acting-Inspector Fox, of the D division of police, and Mrs. M'Mullen, widow of the deceased, which have already been published, were read over.
Mr. CURRAN -- I wish to know upon what charge the Crown is proceeding. Is it for murder or conspiracy to murder?
Mr. DIX -- For both.
Some evidence having been given,
Mr. O'BRIEN said that this was the only evidence he had at present to offer; and, on behalf of the Crown, he asked for a remand. He did not press the case against Daniel Salmon, but he did against the other three prisoners, who were found in company on the night of the occurrence, and in the neighbourhood of where it took place.
Mr. CURRAN objected to the application of the Crown being granted in the absence of an information by the police.
Mr. DIX granted the application.
Daniel Salmon, against whom the charge was abandoned, was then discharged from custody; and the other prisoners were remanded until Friday next, bail being refused for their appearance.
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DREADFUL OCCURRENCE -- ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER IN DUBLIN.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]
DUBLIN, Friday.
A DREADFUL attempt at wife murder was made at an early hour this morning in the house, No. 9, Green Street, which is set in tenements. It appears that about two o'clock Inspector Gorman, of the D Division, who was in charge of Green Street Police Station, heard sounds as of quarrelling proceeding from the house in question, and almost immediately after a woman named Bridget Archer came to the station and made a statement to the effect that a labourer named Owen Coyne was murdering his wife. Mr. Gorman took two constables -- James Gainor, 145 D, and Martin Nolan, 27 D -- to the house with him, and, on entering the room occupied by Coyne and his wife, a shocking sight presented itself. Ellen Coyne, a woman aged about 45 years, was lying on the floor, bathed in blood, and with blood flowing profusely from a wound in the back of the head. The woman was nearly conscious; but from all that could be gathered from her, it appeared that a quarrel took place the previous night between herself and her husband, and that the latter struck her with a sharp weapon on the back of the head, inflicting severe wound, and followed ap the attack by beating her with his clenched fists about the head and other parts of the body. Mr. Gorman directed the arrest of Owen Coyne, and then had the poor woman conveyed to the Richmond Hospital, where she was attended by Dr. Fawcett and Mr. James Armstrong, who pronounced her in imminent danger.
It was considered advisable, under the circumstances, to have the dying deposition of Mrs. Coyne, and, accordingly, Mr. Gorman caused intimation to be given to Mr. Dix, divisional magistrate, and brought the accused to the hospital, where, on the arrival of the magistrate, he was confronted with his wife. Mr. Dix took the dying deposition of the woman, which was in effect similar to the statement made to the police.
At eleven o'clock, Owen Coyne was brought before Mr. C. J. O'Donel, at the Northern Police Court, and formally remanded.
The room in which the occurrence took place has been taken possession of by the police. On making an examination, it was found to be clotted with blood in several places, and a singular circumstance was the finding of a cup and saucer, both of which appeared to have been used for catching the blood. It would appear that the quarrel originated in the accused coming home at a late hour, and the worse for drink.
The woman still lies at the Richmond Hospital, and her condition is considered very critical, as she is exceedingly weak and reduced from excessive loss of blood.
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SHIPPING NEWS.
[SPECIALLY COMPILED FOR THE NEWS-LETTER.]
WIND-S.W.
ARRIVED AT THIS PORT ON THE 25TH INST.
Fama, Lund, from Taganrog, with wheat -- Hamilton, Megaw, & Thomson, consignees -- G. Heyn, agent.
Sarah Jane, from Cloughy, Mary, from Kilroot, John & Samuel, from Whitehead -- all with paving-stones.
ARRIVAL OF COAL LADEN VESSELS.
Indian Queen and Thomas Connolly, from Maryport; Caroline, from Workington; Lindsay (s.s.), from Liverpool; Egeria, from Bristol Channel; Harmony, Mary Abigail, and Rankin, from Irvine.
SAILED FROM THIS PORT ON THE 25TH INST.
The Leonids, Pozzo, for Troon, to load for Genoa.
Happy-Go-Lucky, Brunswick, Syren, Balmerino, Sceptre, Utopia, Mary Jane, Mavis, and Emily, for Maryport; Alexander Maxwell, for Irvine; Robert, and Ann Shepperd, for Larne.
CLEARED OUT.
From this port, on the 25th inst., the Merlin, Lewis, for Sunderland; Urho, Graver, for Swansea; Lvana, Sorinsen, for Troon: Enchantress, Diadem, Pleiodes, Undaunted, St. Fillan, and Teaser, for Maryport; Kirkless (s.s.), for Fleetwood; Constance, for Chester; James Reid, for Workington; Hero, for Campbeltown; Elizabeth & Jane, for Port Dundas; Thomas & Alice, and Unicorn, for Glasgow; Amelia, Octavia, and Unity, for Troon.
From Pensacola, on Feb. 3, the Humber, Bell, of and for Belfast.
ARRIVED
At Sourabaya, on Jan. 1, the Archibald, (of Belfast), M'Millan, from Samarang.
At Cape Verde, on Feb. 6, the Merrie England, M'Mahon, for Yokohama.
PUT INTO
Holyhead, on Feb. 23, the South Carolina (of Belfast), Edwards, from Liverpool for Callao and Rio Janeiro.
ENTERED OUT
At Liverpool, on the 23rd inst., the M. A. Forbes, (of Belfast), Heasley, for Baltimore.
SAILED
The barque Volunteer, which put into the lough on Thursday, windbound, left yesterday, in tow of tug Wonder, for Londonderry.
The barque Archimede. which put into this lough windbound, was towed round to Larne yesterday by the tug Zealous.
[PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.]
GRAVESEND, FEB. 25. -- Arrived -- Runsberg, from Yeisk; Electra, from Jamaica; Maggie and Camulus, from Alexandria; Daisy, from Odessa; Glencairn, from Ibrail; Empress, from Trieste; Starling, Fleetwing, Morocco, Capbalonia, and Robert Cleugh, from Tapanrog; May Queen, from Oporto; Elzin (s.), from Ostend; Blanche (s.), from Dunkirk.
QUEENSTOWN, FEB. 25. -- Arrived -- Pride of Devon, from Valparaiso; Kametramcha 4th, from Callao; Girda, from Galatz; Finboga, from Constantinople, Sailed -- Combai, for London; Henrietta, City of Montreal, and Odir, for Clyde.
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ALLEGED OUTRAGES IN MAYO.
CASTLEBAR, MONDAY. -- A few days since, the house of a Scotchman named Shaw, situated in this neighbourhood, was attacked; three balls were fired into the house, one of which passed over the bodies of two children lying in bed. Another ball was found in the bed of the parents. Shaw is herd to Captain Houston over the lands of Guriff, near Westport. A threatening notice warning him to leave the country was posted on his door. The house of another man, named Kearnes, in the same neighbourhood, was also fired into on the same night, the ball passing within a few inches of his head white in bed. Another Scotchman, named Grant, in the same locality, received a threatening notice on the same night, and his house was fired into. The house of a herd named Henaghan was burned down. All efforts to quench the flames were utterly fruitless.
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BELFAST POLICE COURT -- YESTERDAY.
[Before J. C. O'DONNELL, Esq., R.M., (Chairman); JOHN HAMILL, Esq., J.P.; and JAS. ALEX, HENDERSON, Esq., J.P.]
LARCENY -- WARNING.
A young girl named Agnes Greer was brought up in custody of Sub-Constable Buckley, charged with having stolen pieces of webs and shirtings, the property of Messrs. Bulloch, manufacturers &c., Donegall Square, with whom she had been employed.
Mr. M'Lean, jun., appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Sheals defended the prisoner.
Miss Suzan Coote, forewoman of the shirting department, was examined by Mr. M'LEAN, and deposed -- The prisoner was under my charge as worker in my department, and has been there for years. Large quantities of goods have been stolen from the firm from time to time, and in consequence of directiona I received stopped the prisoner as she was leaving yesterday, at two o'clock, for her dinner. She had then a parcel in her possession, and I informed her I could not allow her to take it out with her, and she replied she would leave it until three o'clock. The prisoner then went down the room. The articles [produced] were cut from webs the property of Messrs. Bulloch. She said, in answer to my question, that she did not think it any harm to take the cuttings, as she had got them given to her from the cutting-room, and she offered to pay to myself and the clerk the value of what she had taken, saying we could divide the money between us. Of course I refused to do so, and at once gave information. Cross-examined by Mr. SHEALS -- The pieces of cloths [produced] are not all clippings. They are too large to be lying about the room as such. The prisoner was the first to return at three o'clock, and she then informed me that she had got the pieces from the cutter, who had no authority to give them to the prisoner. She said whatever value I put upon the goods she would pay. Mr. James Bulloch deposed that the prisoner had been in his employment for upwards ot five years, and had hitherto borne a good character. From time to time the firm had been in the habit of losing goods in large quantities, and they had determined to put a stop to the pilfering by making an example of those guilty. In the house of the prisoner's mother, which was searched by the police, another parcel of goods was found, which he believed was his property. He did not wish, however, the prisoner to be severely punished, as he believed there were others in the employment of the firm more guilty than she was.
Mr. SHEALS having made an earnest appeal to the Bench on behalf of his client,
Mr. O'DONNELL said Mr. Bulloch had pursued very merciful course towards the prisoner; and although he (Mr. O'Donnell) believed she deserved some punishment for this offence, he would discharge her, trusting that the lesson she had received would be a warning to her and others for the future.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
Edward Falloon was charged by Sub-Constable John Bailey with having been drunk and disorderly in Bridge Street on the previous night. He also gave considerable trouble when taken into custody.
Fined 5s and costs.
ASSAULTING THE POLICE.
John Collum was brought up in custody of Sub. Constable John Jordan, charged with having been disorderly the previous evening in Green Street, making use of indecent language, and shouting he could "beat ever a man in Belfast." He kicked the policeman on the legs in the Police Office, and assaulted Head-Constable Foley. Prisoner had previously been convicted four times for assaults upon the constabulary.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- Why do you do these things, Sir?
Prisoner -- I will never do so again, your worship. It is drink that causes it all.
Mr. O'DONNELL. -- The police have very difficult duties to perform, and they must be protected in the discharge of those duties. The prisoner is to be imprisoned for two calendar months.
A HEARTLESS MOTHER.
Catherine Martin, who appeared in the dock with a young child in her arms, was charged by Sub-Constable Mooney with having been found the previous night lying helplessly drunk in Union Street. A child, three months old, was lying alongside her, and it was in great danger of being killed. Prisoner was so drank that she could take no care of it. Another prisoner looked after the child during the night in the cell.
The prisoner was discharged with a caution.
A YOUNG HIGHWAYMAN.
Thomas Valentine, aged 14, who had been remanded from Wednesday, on a charge of threatening to shoot his father, was again put forward, charged with presenting a pistol at a young lady on the Holywood Road, last Tuesday, and demanding her money. Two other complaints of a similar character were preferred against the prisoner.
Mr. Seeds prosecuted.
Miss Kate Denvir deposed -- I am in the employment of Messrs. Arnott & Co., and live in Holywood. I was walking, on Tuesday evening, from Holywood to Sydenham, having missed the train from the former place to Belfast. I met a boy [identifies the prisoner] between Bunker's Hill and Sydenham. He stopped me, demanded my money, and presented a pistol at me, saying, "Give me your money." I replied that I had only threepence, which I would give him. This was about half past three o'clock in the evening. I became frightened, and did not know what to do. He said he would not take the threepence. I had it to pay my train to Belfast. While the prisoner was talking to me a carriage came up, and the prisoner went away up a by-road. When I got to the station at Sydenham I reported the circumstances to the station-master there, and then went on by the train to Belfast.
Constable Buckley -- About four o'clock on the evening of the day in question, Mr. Boyd, the station-master, reported the matter to me, and I got a description of the prisoner. I sent a number of men out along the road to find the prisoner, but they did not succeed in arresting him.
Miss Theresa Devine -- I was in the People's Park on my way home to Sydenham one day last January, about one o'clock. A boy met me, and told me to deliver up my money. I told him I had none, and he then snatched a chain from round my neck, and, in doing so, broke it. There was a locket attached to the chain. He said if I would give up my money he would do nothing more on me. I then handed him a shilling, and he gave me back my chain and locket. [Identifies the prisoner.] Except the breaking of the chain no further violence was used. I was much frightened on the occasion. When the prisoner was going away he thanked me. (Laughter.) I told the circumstance to Mr. Magennis when I went home.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- I really don't know what to do with this young highwayman.
Head-Constable Lamb -- There is also, your worship, another case against the prisoner, but it occurred after night, and the party could not well identify him.
Mr. HENDERSON (to prisoner's father) -- Where do you work?
Father -- In Mr. Combe's foundry as a labourer, your worship.
Mr. HENDERSON -- What has this lad been doing lately?
Father -- He has been working, Sir, in Conn's Water Mill.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- There are three indictable offences against the prisoner. (To Mr. M'Lean) -- What would the Recorder do with this lad if he were sent before him?
Mr. M'LEAN -- I think the Recorder would send him to a reformatory, and you have power to do so also.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- Oh, yes; I know I have.
Mr. M'LEAN -- I think he is a fit subject for a reformatory.
Mr. O'DONNELL (to prisoner) -- What have you to say for yourself, boy?
Prisoner -- I was working in January. On Tuesday last I was all day at the Queen's Quay working on board one of Mr. Quinn's vessels. I was not at Bunker's Hill on that day.
Mr. O'DONNELL (to prisoner's father) -- What religion are you? I think I asked you that on a former occasion.
Father -- Church of England, Sir.
Mr. HENDERSON -- What church did you go to?
Father -- To Mr. Roe's, of Ballymacarrett.
Mr. HENDERSON -- What kind of books has your son been reading lately?
Father -- He is a good scholar, your worship, and got this premium [handing up to the Bench a well-bound Bible] from the Sunday-school; but some time ago he took a notion of reading bad books, and his mother, when she got hold of them, burned them.
Mr. HENDERSON -- What kind of books, I ask you?
Father -- "Dick Turpin," "Robinson Crusoe," and such-like, Sir.
Mr. O'DONNELL -- Abominable trash. It is great pity to see the boy in that dock but his bad career must be stopped, for there is no knowing where it may lead to; and, with a view to his reformation, he is first to go to jail for fourteen days, and afterwards for five years to the Malone Protestant Reformatory.
A PAIR OF WORTHIES.
John Robinson, who described himself as an attorney, and James M'Veeney, poulterer, were brought up in custody of Sub-Constable Sloan on the charge of having been disorderly in John Street the previous night.
Mr. Edward Bloomfield deposed that about half-past eleven o'clock the previous night the two prisoners were together in John Street. He took Robinson, who had a large chain across his breast, and who appeared to be drunk, to be an "Irish Yankee." (Laughter.) He saw M'Veeney put his hand in Robinson's pocket, and he then called for the police.
Robinson -- I had nothing to lose. I know this man well enough.
Constable Lytle, of the detective force, said that both the prisoners were the worst pick pockets in town. He had had his eye on them for some time past.
Head Constable Lamb -- The chains, your worships, they had on them were mock chains.
Constable Sloan -- And neither of them had watch. They had the chains pinned to their watch-pockets. (Laughter.)
Mr. O'DONNELL -- They are companion pickpockets, I suppose?
Constable Lytle -- They are. I believe they collected a crowd on this occasion for the purpose of picking pockets.
Mr. O'DONNELL cautioned the prisoners as to their conduct, and informed them that they would be well watched by the police. Robinson, for being drunk, was to pay a fine of 2s 6d and costs, and the other man was to be discharged.
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