3-5-1871 All from the Freeman's Journal. Mr. Heron has given notice that he intends, on the motion for going into committee of supply, to call attention to the circumstances under which the Presbyterian congregation of Fethard, Co. Tipp., were evicted at the Clonmel Spring assizes, 1869 from their meeting house, built in 1739, on the Jacob estate, and under a lease for 999 years, at one shilling per annum, the same having been included by mistake in the Incumbered Estates conveyance under writs. The lands were sold in 1853 without any notice of the lease having been inserted in the rental; and to move that compensation ought to be given to the Presbyterian congregation for the deprivation of their meeting house. 30-1-1859 Breach of Promise of Marriage---In the Irish court of common pleas, on Tuesday, Mr. Armstrong, Q.C. moved, in the case of "Short V. Bentley" to change the venue from Nenagh to Limerick or Cork. It was an action brought by Mr. Richard Short, near Nenagh, as next friend of his daughter-an amiable and accomplished young lady of 18 years-against the defendant, Mr. Walter Bentley, an old gentleman of not less than 55 years of age, for an alleged breach of promise of marriage. The defence relied on was a mutual release of the promise. The affidavit stated that the plaintiff had great influence amongst the jurors in Tipperary as a popular resident gentleman of extensive connections, and that the contemplated marriage and the alleged breach of it had been the topic of tea table conversation for months past in every house in the County, from the Castle in Barnane to the humblest cottage--The application was refused with costs. The Trial 17-3-1859 At Nenagh assizes on Tuesday, a case came before Judge Hayes, in an action brought by the next friend of Jane Short against Walter Bentley. The plaintiff is the daughter of a gentleman farmer residing at Ballyvandrum Cottage, within three miles of Nenagh, and the family of Mr. Short consisted of his wife and five daughters, the eldest of them being Miss Jane Short, who is not yet of age, During the course of last year the plaintiff was at Lahinch, a watering place in the County of Clare, and there met the defendant, who is the brother of a merchant and grocer, in George's Street, Limerick, and himself of the mature age of upwards of fifty. He was the owner of small landed property at Broadford, under Sir Hugh Dillon Massy, and having been introduced to the plaintiff a mutual attachment sprung up between them. Mr. Bentley, as is usual upon such occasions, spoke to "Mamma" about the matter, and she wished to know what were Jane's wishes. These being in accordance with the aspirations of her lover, the defendant became an accepted suitor, and the wedding day was named by Mrs. Short. Mr. Bentley intimated that his family were opposed to the match, and that his brother when he heard of it, advertised to let the upper part of his house in Limerick, but he did not mind this, as he could take lodgings. Various letters were read which left no question of the contract, and in one of them Mr. Bentley declared that sooner would the Keeper mountain be removed to Broadford than his intentions be changed by any intention of his family. In one of the letters he wrote to this effect;- Limerick, Aug 19th 1858. My dearest Jane, Tell your mother that any arrangement she makes the middle of next week will satisfy me. I was out at Broadford on yesterday and told some of my friends about you and me, which was well that I did not tell him before. He blew out a great rate, and said what he would not do. I expect that will soon blow off, but no matter what they say, nothing will alter my love for you, and make your mind easy about it, you must be satisfied that I will do the best I can for you. Some one in Limerick told in Broadford on Sunday that I was with you on that day. If any letter should come to you, or your father or mother, send me a copy of it. I remain, My dearest Jane, Your fond and affectionate W. Bentley. However, after a time, the tone of his letters became colder and more formal, and he at length intimated that as his relatives were opposed to the marriage, he had not the means of carrying it out. His letter was couched in the following language;-- Mr. Dear Mr. Short, When first I spoke to Jane I thought to have a comfortable home, but you all know I could not accomplish that, as when my brother heard it you might see an advertisement to sell the house, and I did not put a foot inside it since. I thought to live as I always did, but my family would not agree to it. If I had known this in time I would have never spoken to Jane as I did. I know it must be very painful to all your feelings, but much more to mine. I am sure you would not have me bring Jane into misery, as I have no chance whatever of living in Limerick, which, I may say, was my whole dependence, and only thinking of that I never would have thought anything of the kind. But it is out of the question of me ever going back there again, as the small means I have would never support two people. I know I acted wrong, which I am very sorry for, but any reasonable person reading this statement, which is the truth, I think will not blame me. I remain, Mr. Short, Sincerely yours. Walter Bentley. This letter Mr. Short answered in the following terms, Mr. Rollestone characterising it as the production of a gentleman and a man of honour. My Dear Wat. Your letter this morning to Jane quite surprised us all, as we expected you on Wednesday next according to your letter of the 14th inst.,; and as matters have now gone so far it will be necessary for you to bring all your arrangements at once to a close. I depended altogether on your honour and good sense, consequently made no minute inquiry into your means, as I considered you a free agent and able to judge for yourself. The purport of your letter this morning is most unsatisfactory to me. You have so often made promises to Jane, and not carried them out, you seemed to make no allowance that a female must have her feelings on so serious a matter, and through your means has been the talk of the public. You say it is not your fault, you have others to contend with, but I say it is your fault. If you choose to be ruled by your family, that is no excuse to me. Before you took any step in the matter you should have borne in mind what arrangements you had to make, and not now. You have disturbed the peace of my family, and now, for the last time, I request you will bring your marriage to an end with Jane. Waiting to hear from you by return of post , to name the day you will come to do so, I remain, Yours Truly, Richard S. Short. The defendant, however, pleaded to this concluding letter that he was unable to marry, and the result was the institution of the present action. Mrs. Short, a very intelligent lady, proved the proposal of marriage, and that Mr. Bentley, when candidly told her daughter had no fortune, he replied he loved her for herself alone. It was also proved by Mr. Short that the defendant said he had a share in a grocery business in Limerick, and that the net property was 700/., a year, the sales of sugar alone in a month being 400/. Dr, Fritt, who was the medical adviser of Miss Short, attended her in December last, her health, which was previously good, being then affected, and she was pining away for a time. In the defence it was sought to be established that Mr. Bentley was an old bachelor, who had been tempted by the allurements of a watering place to make a proposal, thinking at the time that his family would be brought to agree to his wishes, that the Short family very naturally wished to effect a match where the young lady was portion less, and that he was encouraged to visit at Balyvandrum Cottage, that he only went there twice before the treaty was broken off, and that it displayed more honourable feelings for him to abstain from visiting the young lady than to gratify his sincere feelings by marrying her and involving her in comparative poverty. Mr. Boucher, the family attorney, and some connections of the defendant were examined on his behalf to show that they were adverse to the marriage, and that Mr. Walter Bentley had no interest in the shop in George's Street, and was only possessed of an income in land of 86/., per year. Baron Richards charged the jury, who after short deliberation, found for the plaintiff, with 450/, damages and 6d., costs. 23-12-1850 Rolls Court. Mr. W. Sidney, applied to the court on behalf of the Rev.V.L. Trenor, of Mealiffe, Co. Tipperary, that William Purcell, Esq., the receiver in this cause, be directed to pay to his client, the sum of £38. 7.0., being the amount of five and a half years tithe rent charge due to him out of the lands, in the pleadings in this cause mentioned. Counsel moved on the affidavit of Mr. Trenor, which stated that several applications had been made to Mr. Purcell for payment, and that Mr. Purcell had promised to pay the amount as soon as he had funds to enable him to do so. The affidavit also charged him with having received a sufficient sum to enable him to discharge Mr. Trevar's demand, which fact was not contradicted by Mr. Purcell. His honour directed that Mr. Purcell should pay Mr. Trenor the amount of his demand within ten days, together with the cost of the motion. 9-12-1889 Tipperary Town. Today the assistant Sub Sheriff, Robert Power, accompanied by bailiffs, protected by police under the control of Colonel Caddell, R.M. resumed evictions in the town.The first house attacked was the residence of Mr. William Prendergast, Cattle Dealer. No resistance was offered. There was some expressions of public feeling, but this was at once put a stop to by the Rev. Father Humphreys. The next house visited was that of Michael O'Connor. The tenant has his effects previously removed, and the sheriff had no difficulty in taking possession. Next Mr. Thomas Slattery was put out, and the Mr. Maurice Hayes was next evicted. This ended the sheriff's operations for the day.