THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL Galway, September 13, 1824 In a clannish riot, at Abbeyfeale, on Sunday last, a man of the name of John David Roche, was killed by a shot from a military party, whose interference was deemed unnecessary. The riot was anticipated, and the excellent Parish Priest (the Rev. Mr. Fitzgerald) made strenuous and for some time, successful efforts to prevent it. DREADFUL ACCIDENT - It is with feelings of deep regret we have to announce the death of Mr. Joseph Power, of New Ross, (formerly of Carrick-on-Suir.) It occurred on Saturday morning, under the following melancholy circumstances, at Hookless, near Feathard, in the county Wexford, which he had been with Mrs. Power, for the benefit of sun-bathing. For this purpose, it appears, he was proceeding early on that morning to the edge of the sea. In his descent, which was by means of steps, but slightly indented in the rock, he unfortunately slipped, and was precipitated from nearly the top of the rock, which is of immense height, upon a ledge of pointed stones at the bottom. It is needless to add, that he was instantaneously deprived of life.-- Waterford Chronicle. Captain Hamilton, of his Majesty's ship Cambrian, lately arrived from the Mediterranean, brought over a very fine Mummy, found at Thebes, and other Egyptian curiosities; also, some Greek marbles from Milo and Delos, for Gen. Cockburn, which have arrived safe in Dublin. The General sent over several cases of marble from Rome last year, and, we understand, has more on the way. We have authority to say, that on his return next year, his gallery at Shanganagh will at all times be open to the inspection of Artists, and to such ladies and gentlemen as may wish to see it. RURAL SPORTS - The crowds now at the Burren Spa are beyond any calculation in that country. - The numbers assembled to see the best Irish jig dancers was immense and the contest so equal between two of the fair competitors, that the judges could not decide between them, and therefore directed the silver watch to be given to those very interesting girls, to be disposed of as they pleased. Immediately after the dancing, four horses were started, and there was a most excellent race. - On yesterday a fox was to have been shook at the well, and it was so arranged, that the ladies should witness "his funeral tears;" and on Sunday next there will be another race, and afterwards a hurling match, consisting of twenty-one men at each side - one party dressed in blue jackets and caps, and the other in red.--Limerick Paper. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/