NEW POST-OFFICE
We are happy to announce
that Mr. Robert Wilson, of Benburb, has been appointed post-
master.
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FAIRS
Keady fair, on Friday the 9th inst., was in every
respect a good one. Milch cows in good demand, and sold at
good prices. A good many horses exchanged owners. Pigs
were a shade lower.
ENNISKILLEN FAIR - The fair of this town was held on
Saturday last, and was pretty well attended. Milch cows
brought reasonable prices; but beef was not much sought after.
Fat pigs were in good demand, and sold freely at advanced
prices. Horses and sheep were stationery.
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COURT FOR RELIEF OF INSOLVENT
DEBTORS
In the Matter of SARAH FEARON, late of Derryhale, an Insolvent.
The Schedule Creditors of the Insolvent in this Matter, are
hereby required to meet Mr. John M'Veagh, the Insolvent's
Assignee, at my Office, in the City and County of Armagh,
at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, on Wednesday,
the 4th of June next, for the purpose of fixing the manner,
time, and place for a Sale by Public Auction, of All That
and Those, 4A. 0R. 6P., or thereabouts, English Statute
Measure of Land, in the Townland of Derryhale, and County
of Armagh, being the property returned by the said Insolvent
in her Schedule.--Dated this 8th day of May, 1845.
JOHN QUIN, Attorney for the said Assignee, 34, Lower
Gloucester-street, Dublin, and Armagh.
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MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT
On Saturday, 3d instant, as a
carrier was passing up the main-street of Portadown, from the
railway station, his cart shaft caught hold of the cloak of a
respectable female, a Mrs. RAMSEY, about 65 years of age, and
dragged her under one of the wheels, which passed over her
skull. Head Constable GUTTRAGH (Lurgan) and the police,
with Dr. BREDON, were immediately in attendance, but every
effort of Mr. BREDON's skill proved unavailing. The sufferer
who was forthwith removed to the house of Surgeon M'LOUGHLAN,
who was most unremitting in his attention towards her until next
day, when death put an end to her suffering. No blame can be
attached to the carrier, who was walking at the head of his
horse quietly along the street at the time.
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BIRTH
On Wednesday, the 30th April, the lady of James M. Ross, Esq.,
Church-square, Monaghan, of a daughter.
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MARRIAGE
On the 2nd inst., at Ballynahinch Church, by the Rev. Charles Boyd, Mr.
William Davison, of Banbridge, to Miss Isabella Chambers, daughter of the late
Robert Chambers, Esq., of Ballynahinch.
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DEATHS
Yesterday, in Russell-street, Mr. John Noble, aged 19 years. The death of
this promising young man is a source of deep regret to a numerous circle of
friends and acquaintances.
On Wednesday, the 7th inst., suddenly, at his residence, Gorthaloghan,
near Enniskillen [Co Fermanagh], Mr. Crozier Beatty, a highly
respectable farmer, and much esteemed. He was advanced in years,
and was in perfect health a few moments previous to his death.
In Dungannon [Co Tyrone], on Thursday, the 8th inst., Mrs. M'Gerr,
wife of Mr. John M'Gerr, of that town, and daughter of Mr. Matthew
Vallely, Monaghan.
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FATAL ACCIDENT
On Thursday evening last, a poor
fellow named Patt M'Clain, employed as a labourer at the
Roman Catholic cathedral, now being built in this city, fell
from the scaffolding and was dreadfully bruised. He was
immediately conveyed to the County Infirmary, when he died
in the course of an hour. An inquest was held next day by
Thomas Dobbin, Esq., J.P., and a verdict returned accordingly.
On Sunday the Rev. Mr. O'Brien made a moving appeal for the
widow and orphans, which was nobly responded to, and a collection of £12 12s. 7d. taken up. This is a case worthy the
sympathy of the humane and charitable; and contributions are
still thankfully received on her behalf by the reverend gentleman and Mr. Hugh Treanor, treasurers to the cathedral committee.
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INCENDIARY
On the night of Tuesday, the 29th ult., a scutch mill, the
property of Mr. WM. JACKSON, of Ballymagerney, near Loughgall,
was burned to the ground. We understand that this is
the third time it has been burned, and is supposed to be the work
of an incendiary.
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NEWRY AND ENNISKILLEN RAILWAY
On Wednesday
next, Wm. Paton, Wm. Blacker, Thomas Dobbin, Robert
M'Endow and Wm. Kirk, Esqurs., leave this city for London
to give testimony before the committee of the House of Com-
mons, in favour of the Newry and Enniskillen Railway. The
selection of gentlemen so well qualified for undertaking this task
augurs well.
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EARL OF ERNE
The Earl of ERNE arrived at Enniskillen on Friday last in
his new iron steamer, and cast anchor at the west-bridge, where
a large number of the inhabitants were assembled to witness
the arrival of a second steamer on Lough Erne. The noble
Earl left again in the evening for Crom, accompanied by several
of the gentry of the neighbourhood.
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ARMAGH WORK-HOUSE
STATE OF ARMAGH WORK-HOUSE FOR THE WEEK ENDING
MAY 10. Remaining last week 456
Admitted 12
Discharged
15
Remaining on the above date 453.
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SADDLERY WAREHOUSE
NEW AND CHEAP
SADDLERY WAREHOUSE,
No. 7, English-street, Armagh.
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PATRICK M'FARLAND,
IN returning thanks to his numerous customers for the liberal
support he has received, begs leave to acquaint them and the
public generally, that he has, in addition to his former stock,
just received from England a large and well assorted supply of
Goods, of the best description, with a large quantity of London
dressed Leather for Saddles and Harness, &c. ; also, a number
of Saddle Trees, of the newest and most approved shape, and a
great variety of Harness Mountings; and having a number of
first-rate workmen employed, he is enabled to execute all orders
with which he may be favoured, in such a style and on such
terms as to ensure satisfaction.
P M'F. respectfully solicits an inspection of his Saddles and
Harness, which will be found, on trial, to be as good as any
London or Dublin manufacturers, at considerably lower prices,
and being made of best material by first-rate workmen, under
his own inspection, they will be found to combine elegance of
appearance with durability. Second-hand Saddles and Harness
taken in exchange.
AN APPRENTICE WANTED.
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