6 May, 1845

BIRTHS April 22d, at Portadown, the lady of Robert Ball Colhoun, Esq., M.D., of a son. April 25, the lady of Thomas Henry Harpur, Esq., of Goerstown, Moy [Co Tyrone], of a son. April 25, in Enniskillen [Co Fermanagh], the lady of Wm. Ovenden, Esq., of a son, still-born. April 29, at Stewartstown [Co Tyrone], the lady of John Little, Esq., of a son. April 29, at Lurgan, the lady of William Armstrong, jun., Esq., of a daughter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MARRIAGES On the 22d. ult., in Connor Church, by the Rev. Mr. Hobson, Mr. Alexander Harman, Merchant, of Enniskillen, to Mary, youngest daughter of Henry Martin, Esq., Aughnacloy, county Tyrone. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DEATHS April 26, at Portadown, of apoplexy, Robert Ball Calhoun, Esq., M.D. On Sunday, the 27th of April, in Eden, Enniskillen, Mr. Cockran, aged 60 years. On the 26th ult., at Bell-Hill, after a short illness, John Armstrong, Esq., in the 76th year of his age. In his 37th year, Mr. John Lipsett, son of Mr. Thomas Lipsett, Ballyshannon [Co Donegal]--a gentleman universally regretted by all who knew him. At the residence of her son, Dr. Mervyn Crawford, Upper Berkeley-street, London, aged 78 years, Elizabeth, relict of Alexander Crawford, Esq., formerly of Miltown House, near Dublin, and of Millwood, county Fermanagh. Deeply regretted, Jane Maria, the wife of Mr. Wm. Scott, draper, Omagh, in the county of Tyrone, and fourth daughter of the late Jerald Lloyd, Esq., Munville, in the county of Fermanagh, in the 27th year of her age. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BANQUET On Wednesday evening this entertainment took place in the Music Hall. Upwards of 200 gentlemen, of all religious and political parties, assembled to do honour to the distinguished guest ; and had there been suitable accommodation for a larger attendance, many more would have been present at the banquet. The company was of the highest respectability, and most en- thusiastically did all receive and welcome Sir Henry Pottinger to his native town. The banquet was of much splendour. The interior of the spacious hall presented a dazzling and most imposing ap- pearance. Immediately behind the Chairman, a very beautiful imitation of a conservatory had been formed from a variety of rare and attractive plants belonging to the Royal Botanical Gardens. Some of these delightful exotics were of Indian and Chinese origin, and blooming in singular loveliness. They re- minded all of Sir Henry Pottenger's [sic] brilliant achievements in the lands whence they came. They were arranged by the talented curator of the gardens, Mr. Ferguson.—Belfast News Letter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LURGAN PRESENTATION We understand that the te- nantry on Lord LURGAN's estates have subscribed the princely sum of £400, for the purpose of presenting his Lordship's highly-esteemed agent, JOHN HANDCOCK, Esq., J.P., with a mark of their gratitude for the services his evidence before the Land Commissioners has rendered to them in respect to the tenant-right in Ulster. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ARMAGH, COLERAINE, AND PORTRUSH RAILWAY SIR, WE, the undersigned Inhabitants of the City of Armagh, beg leave respectfully to request you will convene a PUBLIC MEETING, for FRIDAY, the 9th day of MAY next, for the purpose of petitioning Parliament to dispense with the observance of the Standing Orders, as regards this Railway, and that thus we may have the advantage of this important line of communication a year sooner than we could otherwise expect. We beg leave also to inform you that Lord GOSFORD has kindly consented to take the Chair. Dated this 28th day of April, 1845. To WM. PATON, Esq., Seneschal of the Manor of Armagh. SIGNATURES THOMAS DOBBIN, J.P. JOHN STANLEY. P. SHULDHAM HENRY, D.D. GEORGE SCOTT. ROBERT GILMORE. JAMES RIDDALL. JOHN S. RIGGS. GEORGE ARMSTRONG. JOSEPH MATTHEWS. ROBERT GARVEY. JOHN SIMPSON. HENRY L. LINDSAY, C.E. LEE M'KINSTRY, J.P. ROBERT M'ENDOW. JAMES STANLEY, JUN. JOHN M'WATTERS. WILLIAM CHRISTIAN. THOMAS A. PRENTICE. J. WILTSHIRE. JOHN CUMING. JAMES T. BELL, JUN. FRANCIS W. HEATH. In compliance with the foregoing Requisition, I hereby request a MEETING of the CITIZENS, at the MARKET-HOUSE, on FRIDAY, the 9th MAY next, at Twelve o'Clock, noon. W. PATON, Seneschal. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TO BE LENT £10,000 TO BE LENT, at 4-1/2 per Cent., either in one Sum or in Sums not less than £2,000 each, on Mortgage of Fee Simple Estate, in a Northern County. The Principal will not be called in for a considerable time if the Interest be punctually paid. Apply to ROBERT ROSS TODD, Solicitor, 116, Grafton-street, Dublin, and Newry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DENTIST VISIT MR. GRATTAN, DENTIST, BEGS to acquaint the Gentry of NEWRY that he will visit NEWRY, professionally, on SATURDAY, the 17th inst., and continue his attendance (at Doctor DAVIS'S) on the first and third Saturday in every Month, until further notice. Mr. GRATTAN will also visit DUNGANNON on SATURDAY, the 10th instant; and avails himself of this opportunity to re- mind his patients that he never leaves ARMAGH, except on Saturdays. 20, Scotch-street, Armagh, 1st May. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SERVANTS' REGISTRY OFFICE MRS. MACKAY TAKES leave respectfully to inform the Public that she has opened an Office, at her House in DOBBIN-STREET, (Op- posite the Primate's Entrance,) for the REGISTRY OF SERVANTS. Applications for Servants shall be punctually attended to, and none recommended whose characters and capabilities will not bear strict investigation. SERVANTS WANTING PLACES Will find it their interest to have their Names Registered at this Office, as Mrs. MACKAY'S general knowledge of the Gentry of the City and Neighbourhood will give her the advan- tage of procuring them respectable Situations. SERVANTS, on Registering their Names, will be required to produce their Papers. TERMS: For Procuring a Servant, ..... 2s. 6d. For Registering a Servant, ..... 1 0d. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ARMAGH MARKET The market of this city on Tuesday last was one of the largest we have seen this year. The range of carts with potatoes, almost all of which were disposed of, ex- tended from the market place along English-street, as far as the Belfast and Provincial Banks, and also to the foot of Russell-street. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BELFAST AND COUNTY DOWN RAILWAY PROSPECTUS OF THE BELFAST AND COUNTY DOWN RAILWAY. (PROVISIONALLY REGISTERED.) CAPITAL--£400,000.—To be raised by 6,000 Shares of £50 each.—Deposit, £2 1?s per Share. The Marquis of Downshire. The Marquis of Londonderry. The Baron De Ros. The Viscount Castlereagh, M.P., county Down. The Viscount Newry and Morne, M.P., Newry Borough. J. Emerson Tennant, Esq., M.P., Belfast Borough. David Robert Ross, Esq., M.P., Belfast Borough. David S. Ker, Esq., M.P., Downpatrick Borough. Peter Kirk, Esq., M.P., county of the town of Carrickfergus. Allen, William J. C., Esq., Belfast, Director of the Ulster Railway Company. Andrews, John, Esq., Comber. Batt, Thomas G., Esq., Belfast, Director of the Belfast Bank- ing Company. Brabazon, Philip E., Esq., Downpatrick. Bristow, James, Esq., Belfast, Director of the Northern Bank- ing Company. Cleland, Hugh, Merchant, Downpatrick. Coates, William, Esq., Glentoran, Director of the Belfast and Ballymena Railway, Crommelin, Samuel D., Esq., Carrowdore Castle. Goddard, James, Esq., Belfast, Manager of the Bank of Ire- land, Belfast, and Chairman of the Ulster Railway. Greer, George, Esq., Woodville, Director of the Ulster Rail- way, and of the Belfast and Ballymena Railway. Grimshaw, Robert, Esq., Belfast, Director of the Ulster Bank- ing Company, and of the Ulster Railway. Harrison, John, Esq., Mertoun, Holywood, Director of the Belfast and Ballymena Railway. Heron, John, Esq., Maryfield, Holywood, Director of the Ulster Banking Company. Hastings, John, Esq., Downpatrick. Hodgson, John, Esq., Holywood. Johnston, Arthur, Merchant, Downpatrick. Martin, John, Esq., Killileagh Mills. Matthews, George, Esq., Springvale, Donaghadee. Maxwell, J. W., Esq., Finnebrogue, Downpatrick. Miller, John, Esq., Comber. Mitchell, George, Esq., Belfast, Director of the Belfast Bank- ing Company. Montgomery, Hugh, Esq., Belfast, Director of the Northern Banking Company. M'Cammon, Thos., Esq., Belfast, Director of the Belfast and Ballymena Railway. M'Culloch, Thomas Stott, Esq., Bangor. M'Neale, John, Esq., Belfast, Director of the Northern Bank- ing Company. Stevenson, William, Esq., Mount Pottinger. Stone, Guy, Esq., Barnhill, Comber. Thompson, William, Merchant, Downpatrick. Walkington, Edward, Esq., Belfast, Director of the Ulster Railway, and the Belfast and Ballymena Railway. Wallace, Hugh, Esq., Downpatrick. Ward, Robert Edward, Esq., Bangor Castle. Young, John, Esq., Shamrock Lodge. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ROYAL MAIL NOTICE. SLIGO AND ENNISKILLEN ROYAL MAIL. IMPERIAL HOTEL, ENNISKILLEN. THE Conveyance carrying Her Majesty's Mail between ENNISKILLEN and SLIGO will start every Morning (from and after Tuesday, this day, the 6th May, inst.,) from ARMSTRONG's Imperial Hotel, Enniskillen. N.B.—Passengers will please apply at the Office in the Hotel. May 1, 1845. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FRENCH GOODS B. J. GOBERT HAS the honor to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public generally, of this City and its Vicinity, that in his tour through Ireland he will make a short stay in Armagh, having brought over with him the most splendid Assortment of FRENCH GOODS that has ever appeared in this City. The unparalleled success he obtained in Dublin obliged him to open three permanent Establishments—viz., 13, Nassau-street, 17, Grafton-street, and 138, Capel-street. His Stock consists of an Assortment of FRENCH JEWEL- LERY, of the first and newest Fashion in Paris—such as Bracelets, Rings, Brooches, Gentlemen's Breastpins, Bouquet Holders, French Artificial Flowers, French China Ornaments, Perfumeries, Combs, Brushes, and Cabinet Ware—all of which will be Sold at Prices about one-half cheaper than at any other Establishment. OPEN FOR SIX DAYS ONLY, AT NO. 6, RUSSELL-STREET. B. J. G. begs leave to inform the Public, that he will close at the end of the time mentioned. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DESTRUCTION OF BELTURBET MILLS We have just learned that Molly Maguire's men have levelled to the ground Mr. Dickson's potato mill. A feeling has gone abroad that those mills produce starch not for manufacture or for linens, but to adulterate brown sugar, and the populace rather rejoice and sympathise with the destructives.— Fermanagh Reporter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE CONSTABULARY First Sub-Inspector A. K. Fox, Ramelton [Co Donegal], is appointed third county inspector. The promotion of Captain Fox will be gratifying not only to his numerous friends, but to all who are acquainted with this active and meritorious officer, who, we understand, will shortly have completed the long term of 21 years in the service.—Derry Sentinel. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IMPORTANT RAILWAY MEETING AT MOY On Thursday, the 1st instant, a meeting of the gentry, clergy, merchants, and traders of the town of Moy and its vicinity, was held in the Court-house for the purpose of considering the merits of the companies formed to open a railway communica- tion between Armagh and Coleraine, and obtaining the opinion of the inhabitants as to the best line passing by Moy. The meeting was numerously and respectably attended. We ob- served present—the Earl of Charlemont; W. W. Algeo, Esq., Armagh ; Joseph Greer, Esq., Desertereight House ; the rev. Samuel Shaw, Moy ; Galbraith Johnston, Esq., Moy ; the Rev. Michael Coyne, P.P. of Clonfecle; David R. Goodlatte, Esq., Salem Lodge; Thomas Martin, Esq., M.D., Moy ; C. C. Davidson, Esq., Moy ; Thomas Nepean Molesworth, Esq., Moy ; Rev. Edward Hazleton, Moy; James Sloan, Esq., Moy; Thomas Francis Hawkins, Esq., Moy ; John Cubbitt, Esq., brother of the eminent Engineer; John Leslie Crawford, Esq., Grange; Captain Kennedy, R.A. ; Messrs. D. Barry, Thomas T. Wilford, H. Lennon, J. Hobson, J. Wilford, &c , &c., &c. The Earl of CHARLEMONT was called to the chair on the motion of JOSEPH GREER, Esq. ; and Mr. JOHN W. HANNA, on the motion of the Rev. Mr. SHAW, seconded by Mr. SLOAN, was requested to act as Secretary.

BALLIBAY PETTY SESSIONS The Court-house was crowded to excess, this day having been specially fixed for the hearing of the summonses issued at the instance of David Leslie, Esq., of Leslie Hill, against the parties charged with participation in the recent turbulent pro- ceedings at Larah, in the Parish of Aughnamullan East. The previous business having been disposed of, the following per- sons were called:--James Fealy, P. M'Cabe, Andrew Lynch, and Joseph Oliver, Esq., all of Larah; Wm. Jackson, Esq., of Drummullard (Rhea Mills); James Fealy, of Beagh; Michael Fealy, Dennis Lynch, Michael Owens, Owen, Patrick, Patrick Mohan, Owen, and Joseph Byrne. All answered to their names, except Mohan, who, it was stated, had emigrated to America. Mr. Swanzy, Solicitor for Mr. Leslie, said he would proceed against James Fealy, sen., for a malicious trespass, and using threatening expressions to Mr. Leslie. He said it was with deep regret he brought this case into Court. Everything in the power of his client had been done to arrange the matter equitably and amicably, without avail. On the contrary, a bad feeling and prejudice had been most unwarrantably excited against him, because he sought to substantiate his just rights. There had been numerous pecuniary transactions between Mr. Leslie and the Olivers, father and son, the former of whom, now deceased, was his uncle, and several deeds had been duly executed, by one of which the entire interest in the lands of Larah had been transferred to Mr. Leslie for valuable conside- ration ; this deed of conveyance had been drawn up by Mr. Meares—an eminent Solicitor of Dublin. Mr. Leslie had ad- vanced upwards of £5,000 on the property, which was far beyond its value. He would hand in the deeds, and prove long- continued possession in Mr. Leslie; with the full knowledge and assent of Mr. Oliver, as shown by his acts and letters ; and he lamented that the misguided men at the bar should have attempted to disturb him in the peaceable enjoyment of his pro- perty. Mr. Swanzy handed in the documents—one of which was a deed of sale, and amongst them a letter from Mr. Oliver, jun., to Mr. Leslie, dated in 1843, disclaiming, in the most distinct terms, any right to the lands in question, and added that he would be a rogue to advance any such pretensions. Mr. Leslie begged permission to add a few words to the statement of his professional adviser. He felt that he was not merely in a court of Justice, but before the moral tribunal of public opinion, and was anxious to justify his conduct to the world. For ten years he had been expending money on this property, which was indebted to him at least £6,000, of which he had not received a penny, principal or interest ; nor had he taken proceedings till Mr. Oliver violently took down his name from the mills, defied him to restore it, and expressly told the occupier (Mr. Leslie) that he would not permit it to be done. He offered now what he had offered repeatedly before that ; he was ready to sell the property, and if it realised more than the ascertained actual amount of his advances, he would hand over the balance to Mr. Oliver. Mr. Cunningham, J. P., said this statement was a very proper one to be made, and desired Mr. Swanzy to proceed. Mr. Swanzy handed in a letter from the Rev. Mr. Maguire, P.P., Aughnamullen East, who was expected to attend to prove possession, regretting his unavoidable absence. David Leslie, Esq., examined—Recollects Tuesday, the 11th March last ; was at his house at Larah ; his ploughman, Owen Lamb, came and told him that if he did not take the mare from the plough, himself or the mare would be stuck; that men were collecting on the hill ; Lamb appeared to be frightened; went at once to Ballytreen station, about three-quarters of a mile off, for the Police; was met on the road by Fealy, who was accompanied by three or four men, two of whom, at least, had spades, and bid him stop ; Fealy asked him where he was going ; he replied to Meehan's house, which was untrue, as he was, in fact, going for the Police ; Fealy said he wanted to speak to him on particular, private, business, and he must turn back to Larah, as he could only tell it there ; witness refused, and Fealy said he had rather than a great deal he had him where he was ten minutes ago; that men were on the hill—three on a ridge, and he would be soon settled with ; believed Fealy in earnest; the other men were behind him, but not close ; John Leslie, son of witness, then came up with a double-barrelled gun, on which Fealy retired, and said he wanted no fighting, to which witness answered neither did he. Fealy.—Troth you're just right. Mr. Leslie—Fealy seemed excited—would not say ferocious, as that was an equivocal term, but violent ; proceeded on his way without further molestation. To the Bench.—Was at Larah that day overseeing his men; is frequently there ; has been in actual possession of the lands for two years ; sold the crops, paid the men, and hired servants in the lifetime of the late Mr. Oliver. Cross-examined.—Was not followed, but intercepted, on the road ; had seen Fealy before, on that morning, about 6 o'clock. Master John Leslie (son of last witness—a manly, intelligent boy, of about 14), examined.—Recollects the day ; was told at Larah by Owen Lamb to follow his father, for that Fealy—the man at the bar—had pursued him to raise the country ; did follow him with the gun, and came up in time to hear the threatening expressions already deposed to ; Lamb pointed out Fealy crossing the meadows with another man ; is sure, from his gait and dress, he was the same he came up with on the road ; was about a hundred yards off at the time, or more; had not known Fealy before ; from the place he saw him first to the place where he came up with his father is half-a-mile; the hill slopes and he could see; there were two or three men near Fealy with spades, and a boy with a black coat ; the hour of the day was 12 o'clock. On cross-examination he corroborated his father's evidence in every particular. Fealy.—By G—d this is very curious. Pat Owens was called, but appeared, as, indeed, did most of the witnesses, very reluctant to be sworn, or to give evidence, as he said the parties were friends. Being cautioned by the Bench, he stated that he say Fealy go after Mr. Leslie in the same di- rection ; took no particular notice ; can't say how long after or how far he went ; saw him subsequent to that day with a num- ber of men take the horses out of the plough and drive them out on the road ; Fealy said he could show an order, but did not show any to witness ; the party were not opposed ; they said no one should oppose them ; several carried sticks, and some had their coats off; they said there would be bad work if resistance was offered, and that no one there was fit to hinder them ; Fealy had no spade when he saw him follow Mr. Leslie. Owen Lamb, examined—Didn't see the trespass ; told John Leslie to follow his father on the 11th March, but no more passed ; didn't see Fealy cross the meadows ; saw him go down the road, he supposes to his daughter. By the Bench—Was warned that day to keep his mare at home ; dreaded danger to Mr. Leslie ; worked for him before; Mr. Leslie tilled the land last Spring, and did as he liked with it ; saw the threatening notice (now produced) before; took it off the door of the forge where he works, two or three days before, and sent it to Mr. Leslie ; left his work on account of the notice ; never said he got no notice, but that he wanted to make Mr. Leslie believe so. The notice was read, cautioning Lamb not to send his mare to plough for Mr. Leslie—that he was warned before—and by G—d this was the last warning. Richard Henderson, the driver of the plough, proved the trespass against Fealy, who had about twelve men with him ; they drove off the horses to pound : was in Mr. Leslie's employ- ment and working on the land for two years ; was paid by him ; was his herd. Mr. Swanzy produced Mr. Oliver's letter disclaiming any right to the lands. Mr. Oliver admitted the letter but said it was written for a certain purpose to procure money, and contained statements that were false. Mr. Swanzy—we close here. DEFENCE Charles Fealy was objected to as being particeps criminis, but was eventually sworn, and said there was no one on the road but himself and James when the latter met Mr. Leslie ; saw the "big man" (Mr. Leslie) and the young fellow with the gun ; on his oath there were only two children of his in the next field, the eldest six years old ; there was nobody in the next to that ; will not swear that there was no one in the next, farther on ; James Fealy came out of the field, and met Mr. Leslie on the road. Mr. Swanzy—Thank you for that evidence. Wm. Jackson, Esq., examined—Fealy was at his house that morning between seven and eight o'clock, and left to return home ; the place where the conversation occurred is not on the nearest road—it is not on the common road—but is not a mile round. Mr. Jackson proceeded to state that the day before he got from Mr. Oliver in Monaghan gaol an order to hand to Fealy, the original of which in the handwriting of Mr. Munn, a Dublin Solicitor, he now produced. The document which was read directed Fealy to put off Mr. Leslie's people by force, and to turn Mrs. Leslie (mother of Mr. Leslie and aunt of Oliver) out of the house. The Bench asked if Fealy could produce that copy, but he re- plied he forgot it at home. Sergeant Clerken saw it. Sergeant Clerken being sworn, stated that Fealy showed him some written paper, but he did not read it, and could not speak to the contents. Mr. Wallace, R.M.—Recollected that at Larah he asked Fealy to show the order, but he did not then produce it. Fealy asked time, but the Bench ruled that the order, even if produced, would be worth no more than so much waste paper, and Fealy had full notice. Mr. Leslie—I never received any letter from an Attorney, and those violent proceedings were the first intimation I had that my right was disputed. Mr. Oliver asked time to produce a lease made by Mr. Leslie in 1845, of which 11 years were unexpired. He said he did not expect the case to come on ; but the Bench refused a post- ponement. George Leslie, Esq., examined—Occupies the mill at Larah ; proved that he audited a general account jointly with Mr. Jas. Marron between Mr. Leslie and Mr. Oliver, in which the former was credited with upwards of £5,000 ; Leslie debited Oliver with outlay and wages, crediting him with the proceeds of the farm ; did not believe Oliver a tenant or in possession ; was told by the late Mr. Oliver to pay his rent to Mr. Leslie ; Mr. Leslie paid the head rent ; the younger Oliver was a witness to the letting by Leslie to witness ; had received threatening notices, in consequence of which he had served notice to give up the mills ; got a letter from Mr. Oliver from Monaghan gaol, assuring him of safety, but desiring him to pay no rent to Mr. Leslie. Mr. Wallace, R.M.—Then did you infer from that that Oliver had the peace of the country in his hands. Mr. Ledlie—Both parties have been courteous to me ; is not afraid of Oliver, but is of a person named Duffy ; but that affair is not connected with this transaction. The case here closed, and after a conference together, the Bench ruled unanimously that they would take informations against Fealy for the malicious trespass, riot, and threatening language. They also wished Mr. Swanzy to select the most culpable amongst the other parties. Mr. Swanzy assented, and informations were consequently taken against Peter M'Cabe and M. Fealy for riot and malicious trespass, Mr. Swanzy stating that he would be content if the remainder except Mr. Oliver and Mr. Jackson, were put under a rule of bail to keep the peace. Several parties here protested their complete innocence, and Mr. Leslie said he would proceed no further against them, but consent to their immediate discharge, as he was satisfied they had been misguided. Mr. Swanzy then proceeded with the charge against Mr. Oliver, which was for forcibly taking down Mr. Leslie's name from the mills, and using threats and intimidation to prevent any person from putting it up again, and also for forcible entry. Mr. Oliver admitted the fact, and entered into a statement of his title. He denied that Mr. Leslie was in possession. It appeared by Mr. Ledlie's evidence, that he insisted on Mr. Leslie's name being put up as a condition of tenancy, and it was done with the consent of the late Mr. Oliver ; always understood the mills to be Mr. Leslie's property ; was aware of an assignment of the whole property to him ; Mr. Leslie was liable to a fine of £20 for not having a name up. Bench—Put up your own name. Mr. Ledlie—I had rather not, thank you. (Laughter.) A witness was examined, who swore that Mr. Oliver desired him not to plough, or else to mark the consequence. Mr. Oliver put in an agreement, by which he and Mr. Leslie agreed, that for two months neither would exercise ownership, till affairs could be arranged ; but Mr. Leslie called attention to a clause by which it was provided that "if either party made default, the agreement should not be binding on the other." Mr. Ledlie, on being asked, did not recollect having heard Mr. Oliver say, on the very night the account was settled, that no- thing but the mill and twenty acres, at £40 a-year, would satisfy him, upon which Mr. Leslie called James Marron, Esq.,--the other auditor—who deposed to this fact, and also that Mr. Oliver said afterwards he should get £700 or £800, or he would give Mr. Leslie trouble. Mr. Ledlie subsequently recollected the conversation. Pat Owens proved that he was caretaker in charge of Doctor Leslie's house, at Larah; Oliver came, at twelve o'clock at night, and demanded admittance, or he would break in the door; a boy let him in ; he broke an inner door with a poker and took whatever he liked; he said he wanted the mare. Mr. Oliver.—My own mare. Mr. Leslie.—I beg your pardon, my mare. To the BENCH.—Oliver has occasionally slept in the house, but not three nights successively since his return from Monaghan ; supposes he slept with his wife at the house of James Fealy, the traverser, his father-in-law. Mr. Oliver—I defy any man to prove I ever slept a night there with her. (Laughter.) Mr. Leslie—I repeat I am most anxious to get out of this matter quietly. I have offered to take £1,000 less than the pro- perty stands me. I repeat that offer now. Informations were taken against Mr. Oliver. The next case was against. Wm. Jackson, Esq., for exciting the people to leave their employment, and using threatening and intimidating language. Francis Smith and Michael M'Kee, both of whom appeared reluctant witnesses, proved that in the Chapel-yard of Aughnamullen East, after the Clergyman had gone, Mr. Jackson addressed the people, telling them not to pay rent to Mr. Leslie, or to work on the land without Oliver's orders, or they'd get into trouble : there were some of the workmen and tenants present ; M'Kee said the words that they were not "allowed" to work without Oliver's leave. Mr. Jackson explained that the people came to him for advice; he only wanted to keep the peace, and he simply read the docu- ment handed to him by Oliver, in Monaghan Gaol. Mr. Ledlie could speak to his conduct. Mr. Ledlie said Mr. Jackson kindly came over the morning the mill-race was cut, and told the people to do no more harm ; knows nothing about the proceedings in the Chapel-yard, as he was not there. Bench—Are you prepared, Mr. Leslie, to swear that persons were prevented from working in consequence of Mr. Jackson's advice? Mr. Leslie—I am. I have much further evidence to impli- cate Mr. Jackson, but I will reserve it for another opportu- nity. Informations were then taken against Mr. Jackson. J. M'Donald proved that the tenants attorned to Mr. Leslie two years ago, and Oliver was a witness to take attornmeuts. He had taken up money without the knowledge of his father, which Mr. Leslie had allowed. Mr. Cunningham, J.P., warned the country people not to in- terfere further, and to let the principals fight their own battles, otherwise many of them would be sent to Monaghan Gaol for their criminal folly.—Louth Advertiser.

MILL DINNER On Thursday the 1st inst., the Millwrights and other trades- men who have just completed Tynan new mill for Sir JAMES STRONG, sat down to a most splendid dinner in a large room in the mill which was most beautifully decorated with flowers and ever-greens. On the right of the chairman the motto was "trade," and on his left "agriculture." The room was done off with much ingeniousness and well executed devices, and pre- sented a gay and animated appearance. Mr. JAMES MOORE, Millwright, acted as chairman, and made a most lucid and elo- quent speech on trade, and Mr. M'MASTER delivered an im- pressive address on agriculture. After the cloth was removed a number of loyal, complimentary, and patriotic toasts were given from the chair and drank with all the honours. The proceedings of the night were very interesting and all seemed to vie with each other in feelings of love and unity. Too much praise cannot be given to Mr. BELL for his unremitting atten- tion on the occasion. After a night spent in mirth and glee the party separated highly gratified ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE LORD PRIMATE A paragraph having gone the round of the newspapers, men- tioning that his Grace the Lord PRIMATE is seriously ill, it gives us sincere pleasure to be able to contradict this re- port, and to state that his Grace has almost quite recovered from his long attack of gout, from which he had been suffering. His Grace was able to attend Divine Service at the Cathedral, on Sunday afternoon ; and leaves Armagh, accom- panied by Miss BERESFORD this day, for Philipstown [Co Offaly?], the residence of Lord JOHN BERESFORD, en route for Dublin, from whence his Grace proceeds to England. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE "MOLLY MAGUIRES" IN CAVAN The following particulars connected with the movements of this lawless party may be relied on as correct. The communi- cation is from a respectable correspondent at Blacklion: "On the evening of the 27th ult., news arrived at the police- station here, that large numbers of 'Molly Maguire's' men were assembled at Tudor, county Cavan. It appears that the ruffians have visited several houses in that neighbourhood, posted threatening notices, demanded sums of money for the re- lief of some of their party, who they said were sick, and com- mitted several other outrages on the peace of the district. The party amounted to upwards of one hundred, and were chiefly armed with guns, pistols, and other dangerous missiles, calcu- lated to awe the people in an acquiescence with their wishes. From the main body a detachment branched off to a townland named Derralahin, the lease of which has fallen for some time; and the new survey of which displeased a portion of these legis- lators. Here they swore several of the tenants to keep the same plots they formerly held, &c. One individual whose holding had been enlarged by the new applotment refused taking the oath, whereupon he was dragged out of his house, otherwise roughly treated, and finally threatened to be shot on the instant if he persisted in his obstinacy ; when he begged his life to be spared, and swore every thing that was required. The party then left for Glenn. They were pursued by Constable Gibson and five of his men, with four from the Holywell station, for the greater part of the night, but to no purpose. Notwithstanding the vigilance of Constable Gibson the ruffians made their escape.— The inhabitants of this neighbourhood deny having any parti- cipation in the outrages, or even knowing any of those who con- tinue to perpetrate them. It is said they are strangers, from some distant part of the country." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SCHOOL PRESENTATION We had the pleasure, with some others, of being present on Thursday last at the very interesting ceremony of presenting Mr. M'MKEAG, (Mr. LESTER's resident assistant,) with a beautiful writing-desk, &c., by the pupils of the School, on which was engraved the following inscription :--"Presented to Mr. M'KEAG by the pupils of Mr. LESTER's Academy, May 1st, 1845." It was arranged and conducted by Masters Boyd, Walker and Newton, (boarders) ; M'Crum, Cochrane and Bell, (day-pupils), as committee. R. G. Langtry, Secretary, and O. A. Kidd and W. B. Hooke, Treasurers. The Secre- tary read the following address:-- DEAR SIR,--I feel honored that I am this day chosen by my worth school-fellows to testify to you our regard at the cause and our feelings on the subject of your departure from among us. In presenting you with this small testimonial of our affec- tion and esteem for the very laudable manner in which you dis- charged your duties since you came to this establishment, we sincerely lament that you should be incapacitated from business by the present delicate state of your constitution; and while we deeply deplore this dispensation of Divine Providence, we hum- bly and earnestly hope, that you may ver soon be enabled to resume your duties and studies, and in whatever station of life you may afterwards engage, may the same good feeling attend and follow you which exits among us, and which will not soon be effaced from the memories of your affectionate pupils. (Signed on behalf of the School,) R. G. LANGTRY, Secretary. ANSWER. MY DEAR YOUNG FRIENDS,--I thank you most sincerely for this token of your kindness and esteem. Although prevented by the state of my health from devoting as much attention to my duties as under more favourable circumstances I should have done, I cannot but feel gratified that my humble efforts have met with your approbation. I only fear that you have formed too high an estimation of my services among you, and that the affectionate nature of the pupils has caused them to overlook the imperfections of the teacher. Permit me to return you my grateful acknowledgments for the interest you take in my future happiness, and my gratitude is enhanced by the consciousness that it may remind me of the interests I ought to take in the welfare of those who have displayed such kindness to myself; and it is my sincere and fervent wish, that you may be preserved through a long course of years to reap the fruits of that excel- lent system of education, the benefits of which you are continu- ing to receive. I remain, my dear Boys, Your affectionate friend, WILLIAM M'KEAG. 1st May, 1845. Mr. M'KEAG is a Divinity Student, and expects soon to be qualified for the important office of the Ministry, should his health permit. It must be gratifying to himself to know that his services were acceptable both to Principal and Pupils, and there certainly seems to have exited a very kind and mutual feeling between them all. After the addresses were read, the young gentlemen regaled themselves with plenty of bread, jam, cakes, &c., and separated highly pleased with the proceedings of the day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HARP INSTRUCTIONS MISS JACKSON, from Dublin, Professor of the Harp, Pupil of BOSCHA, takes leave to announce to the Nobility and Gentry of Armagh and its vicinity, that she gives instruc- tions on the Harp, also on BOSCHA's new Harp effects. Terms &c., may be known at her residence, No. 19, SCOTCH-STREET. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TEA, WINE, AND SPIRIT ESTABLISHMENT TURNER'S TEA, WINE, AND SPIRIT ESTABLISHMENT, 17, Scotch-Street, Armagh. S. J. TURNER begs to apprise his friends and the public, that he has opened an Establishment in the above Line, and assures them that if superior articles, moderate prices, long experience, attention, and punctuality to business are calcu- lated to secure public favor, he flatters himself he will have a claim to at least a share of it. BOTTLED ALE and PORTER in prime order, will immediately be ready for delivery. 17, Scotch-street, 3d May, 1845. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ENGLISH AND FRENCH SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, AT ARMAGH. ------------------------- MARY J. CONN respectfully informs the inhabitants of Armagh and its vicinity, that she will open an ENGLISH and FRENCH SCHOOL in Mr. Robert Allen's house, 53, Lower English-street, on Monday, the 12th inst.; and as every exer- tion will be made to promote the literary progress of those com- mitted to her care, she hopes to merit a share of public patro- nage. The course of Education will comprise the English and French Languages grammatically, Algebra, Geography, Arith- metic, Writing, Reading, and Spelling, Plain and Ornamental Needlework. Adults or others in private families attended, and Morning and Evening Classes in her own house for giving instructions in French, &c., to those whose avocations in life would not permit them to attend in school hours. Terms moderate, and made known at the School. May 5, 1845. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ARMAGH WORK-HOUSE STATE OF ARMAGH WORK-HOUSE FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 3.—Remaining last week, 455 ; admitted 8 ; discharged 7; remaining on the above date 456. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COMINGS AND GOINGS The Earl of CHARLEMONT passed through this city on Friday last, en route for London, to attend his Parliamentary duties. GEORGE DUNBAR, Esq., left the Palace yesterday for Belfast. The Rev. ALEXANDER IRWIN, private Secretary to his Grace the Lord PRIMATE, leaves Armagh this day for St. James's square, London. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CURATES' AID SOCIETY On Sunday last the Rev. R. OULTON preached an eloquent sermon in Lurgan Church, in advocacy of the claims of this excellent society. The collection was a good one. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW FASHIONS FOR THE SUMMER OF 1845 R. GRAY AND CO. BEG to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and Public that they have just received a Large Stock of WOOLLEN CLOTHS AND FANCY GOODS FOR THE SEASON, direct from London. The following are a few of the leading Articles, viz. :-- Superfine West of England Black, Blue, Rifle, Brown and Medley Colored Cloths; Treble, Double and Single Milled; SUPERFINE WEST OF ENGLAND KERSEYMERES; DOE AND BUCKSKIN IN BLACK, OXFORD, STEEL, DRAB, AND FANCY COLOURS ; ALSO, TREBLE, DOUBLE AND SINGLE MILLED DO. FANCY TWEEDS, &c. A Large Assortment of Fancy Tweeds, Gambroons, and Summer Cloths ; Grey and White Ducks ; 6-4 Brown and Grey Tweeds; and 6-4 Lamas for Gentlemen's Summer Coats, in Olive, Brown, and Oxford mixtures. VESTINGS. A very Large Stock of the Newest and Richest VESTINGS— in Plain Velvets, Fancy Satins, Satinets, Tabinetts ; Printed Cashmeres and London Quiltings. HATS. A very Superior and Large Stock of HATS—in Parisian, Beaver, Satin, Silk and Beaver, of the Newest Shapes, warranted perfectly Waterproof and fast in Colour. A Large Assortment of Livery Cloths and Moleskins. R.G. & Co., begs to direct the attention of Gentlemen to their Stock of Superfine and Livery Cloths and Vestings, which for finish, durability and style, cannot be excelled; they having been personally selected from the best and most respectable Manufactories, cannot fail to give general satisfaction. FANCY DEPARTMENT. Ladies are respectfully invited to inspect their Fancy Department, now Largely Stocked with the Newest Designs, Fabrics, and Richest Goods for the Summer—in Printed, Plaid, and Check Lamas ; Rich Bareges ; Printed, Plaid, and Check French Muslins, in all the New and Fashionable Colourings ; Lutestrings, Black Satins, Satinets ; Rich Plaid, Shot and Plain Silks; Ladies' and Baby's Robes; French and London Printed Shawls, and Silk Handkerchiefs ; French and British Ribbons ; do. Flowers ; Parasols and Silk Umbrellas. A LARGE STOCK OF BONNETS, IN FANCY LUTON, DUNSTABLE, RICE AND TUSCAN. STAYS OF ENGLISH AND FRENCH MANUFACTURE. A Large Stock of Hosiery; French, Kid, Silk and Lysle Gloves; Laces, Collars, Berthes, Frills, &c. ; Superfine Welch Flannels, Hollands ; Long Cloths, Muslines; Toilet Covers ; Hair Oils, and Chinese Toilet Soap. MOURNING PRINTS AND MUSLINS; A Large Stock of Millinery ; the New and Fashionable French design of Bonnets and Lace Caps. LADIES' ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. WEDDING AND MOURNING DRESSES EXECUTED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE, AND IN THE BEST STYLE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ STRANGE IF TRUE In the notice to correspondents published in the London Medical Times of the 26th ult., the following strange statement appears:-- "Dr. Davis, of Manorhamilton [Co Leitrim], sends us an authenticated statemet [sic], that in the neighbourhood of Londonderry, several ladies have gone to bed quite well, and in the morning have been found in a complete state of insanity. More than six cases have occurred in a rural district within a circle of twenty miles. The mania is uncontrollably violent, and characterized by an extreme anxiety for the nudity of nature.—Our correspondent speaks of the visitation as an epidemic, like some of those that are recorded as taking place in the sixteenth and seventeenth century in Germany and France." We have not heard of this singular malady, and therefore do not believe in its existence. If it should prove to be a slanderous imputation against our fair friends, we would recommend that the author of it should be tried by a jury of matrons, and, on conviction, be sentenced to wear, for the residue of his natural life, those garments of which he alleges the ladies of our neighbourhood are so desirous to divest themselves.—Derry Sentinel.