ANGLO CELT - March 3, 1853 -- part 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRING ASSIZES, 1853 ---------- CAVAN ASSIZES. At twelve o'clock on Wednesday last, James STORY, Esq., entered the Record Court, and took his seat on the bench for the purpose of swearing in the Grand Jury. Samuel SWANZY, Esq., called over the list, and the following gentlemen answered to their names: -- Robert BURROWES, Esq., J.P., L.D., Stradone House, foreman, James HAMILTON, Esq., J.P., Castle Hamilton, Richard FOX, Esq., J.P., Aubawn, James Hamiltour(sic) STOREY, Esq., J.P., Lockington, John Edward VERNON., J.P., Ford Lodge; Perrott THORNTON, Esq., J.P., Greenville, Robert John CUMMING, Esq., Crover, Robert Smyth DICKSON, Esq., J.P., Drummully House Nathaniel John MONTGOMERY, Esq., Swanlinbar, James FAY, Esq., Cavan, Michael PHILLIPS, Esq., J.P., Glenview, John FINLAY, Esq., J.P., Brackley, Charles MORTIMER, Esq., J.P., Lakeview, Abraham BRUSH, Esq., J.P., Drumbar Lodge, John LITTON, Esq., Quivey, William TATLOW, Esq., Lismore, William Armitage MOORE, Esq., Aramore, (Arnmore?), John JOHNSTON, Esq., J.P., Swanlinbar, Edward M'INTOSH, Esq., J.P., Cootehill, John GUMLEY, Esq., J.P., Belturbet, Joseph LYNCH, Esq., J.P. Roebuck, Robert ERSKINE, Esq., J.P., Cavan, William SMITH, Esq., J.P., Drumheel. After the gentlemen were sworn, Edward Ellis MAYNE, Esq., said the sooner they would commence business the better, as they would have little time to spare as the judge was to be in at 2 o'clock on the next day. The first business entered upon was the passing of the county officers' salaries. Mr. MASTERSON of Curlismore said the cesspayers were not satisfied with the way the Cavan Jail was managed, that there was no satisfactory account given to them for the stones broken by the prisoners, and also for what was called donations to the prisoners. Theophilus THOMPSON, Esq., Local Inspector, said, as for the donations to the prisoners, it was a small sum given to some of the prisoners that were very useful -- such as weavers, carpenters, &c. -- and that they never got it until they were going out, and for the stones broken there was a large quantity on hands and for what were sold since the last assizes the accounts would be laid before them in the course of the day. Mr. Masterson -- Mr. Foreman and gentlemen, with regard to a remark made to me on yesterday, that I had a private pique to Mr. GALLOGLY, the governor, I wish to disabuse his mind of it, I declare most candidly, I owe the man no ill well whatever; it was for the mere gratification of the poor distressed cesspayers that I interfered at all. All of the Grand Jury said they were quite sure Mr. Masterson had no ill-will to Mr. Gallogly. J. H. Story, Esq., (one of the grand jurors) -- I think Mr. Masterson is quite right in looking after such affairs. Mr. W. Smith -- We went through Mr. Gallogly's accounts on yesterday and they gave general satisfaction. Mr. Masterson -- Oh, very well, Mr. Smith, that is a satisfaction. Foreman -- Mr. Masterson, the accounts of the gaol, and infirmary, and other matters, will be laid before a committee during the day, and if you wish you can attend. Mr. Masterson -- Thank you Mr. Foreman, I will do so, but as to the infirmary we do not complain, as the expenditure of that institution is printed and we can see them. Mr. William JOHNSTON's bill for the printing of the revision lists, which amounted to the sum of 124£ was opened. Mr. Masterson -- I think that is an extraordinary sum for printing and should be looked after. It is not the poor cesspayers that should pay the bill, it is the two county members. Mr. Mayne -- the third candidate should pay his part also (laughter). Mr. Masterson -- Had he been returned he might have no objection. Several of the grand jury said they thought the bill very high. Mr. Johnston -- It could not be done less, I have to send a great part of it to Dublin to have it done, as the time given is so short. The bill was ordered to go before a committee. The next bill handed in to the foreman was from the proprietor of the Anglo-Celt, which amounted to 22£. 11s. 4d, for advertisements published in his journal for county purposes for the last half-year. Mr. W. A. Moore -- Who ordered these advertisements. Mr. Mayne -- Each officer connected with the county. Mr. W. Smith -- What is the necessity of publishing the notice of spirit licenses. Is it not enough to have them printed in placards? Is not each magistrate on the bench supplied with one of those lists. Foreman -- Will the county have to pay for the election advertisements also. Mr. Vernon -- Mr. WINTER, our last high sheriff should pay for them (laughter). Mr. W. Smith (in a whisper across the table to Mr. Caffrey) -- Let the notices of spirit licences be published no more. The bill was ordered to go before a committee, and having been found correct was passed, and a resolution inserted on the books not to have any more advertisements published in the Anglo-Celt unless those they were compelled to insert by act of parliament ! ! ! At this stage of the proceedings, T. TURNER, Esq., the county engineer, came into court and tendered his resignation to the Foreman, and recommended his deputy as a very fit and proper person for the situation, and hoped Mr. GAHAN would be appointed in his stead. Mr. Turner said, his reason for resigning was that he could not reside in Cavan, in consequence of having other business to attend to. The Grand Jury accepted Mr. Turner's resignation and eulogised Mr. Gahan in the highest possible manner, and said they would memorial the Lord Lieutenant to appoint him county engineer. The Grand Jury proceeded to pass road presentments. Amongst the presentments was one by Andrew MOFFIT of Turebrook for widening a portion of the road from Blacklion to Sligo in the townland of Carrickaboyan. It appeared that this part of the road for 40 years past has been confined to its present width, from 10 to 20 feet. Mr. James BRACKEN, a cesspayer and receiver over the property, opposed the presentment on the grounds that there was no such townland as Carrickaboyan, nor place as Turebrook although there was a locality called Ture, and that the affair was a job, the road being already plenty wide for the traffic thereon. Mrs. BRACKEN stated also that 4£. would be quite sufficient for the worth, if done, instead of 26£., the sum presented ; and referred the grand jury, for proof of what he said, to their own. The grand jury, however, took MOFFIT's map in preference. Mr. JOHNSTON, J.P., said he understood Bracken's reason for opposing the road arose from a hostile feeling to Moffit ; this Mr. Bracken denied, saying he! entertained no hostile feeling whatever to Mr. Moffit. The grand Jury then passed the presentment for the full sum, namely 20£. THURSDAY, FEB. 24. At a quarter past three o'clock, the hon. Barron(SIC) PENNEFATHER entered the Crown court and took his seat on the bench. The commission was then read by the Clerk of the Crown. (Samuel SWANZY, Esq.,) and the grand jury having been re-sworn. His lordship addressed them as follows: -- Mr. Foreman and gentlemen of the Grand Jury, on looking over the calendar I am happy to find that the county is in such a tranquil state, the offences entered therein are only of the ordinary description. There were, however, two cases of murder entered on the list ; in one of these cases there was a finding to that effect by a coroner's jury, but when investigated by you, you might be of opinion that the case only amounted to manslaughter, however, I am satisfied, that you will give those cases all the consideration their importance require. You may now gentlemen, retire to your room, and the clerk of the crown will send up the bills of indictment. The Grand Jury shortly after returned into court with some true bills, and after some prisoners were arraigned at the bar, the court adjourned. CROWN COURT FRIDAY MORNING. His Lordship took his seat on the bench this morning shortly after ten o'clock, when the following jury were sworn : -- Hugh BRADY (foreman), William BROWN, James Moore BLACK, John DOBSON, John FARRELLY, Ralph FOSSTER(sic), Alexander HAMILTON, Thos. GELLOOTY, James KELLET, James KELLY, Christopher MORRISON, and Peter M'GAURAN, Esqrs. Philip CASSIDY and Maurice CASSIDY were put forward on trial for an assault and attempt to rob Patrick MURPHY and John MURPHY, at Mulladuff, on the 3rd of December last. Patrick MURPHY sworn and examined by Mr. SMYLEY, Q.C. -- Was in the fair of Ballyconnell on the 3rd December last; sold two pigs in the fair ; had not the money home with him ; laid it out in the fair ; saw Maurice CASSIDY in the fair ; left the fair about 7 o'clock with his son, John MURPHY; knows a place called Mulladuff, it is in the county Cavan ; we were coming home and heard some noise on the road ; shortly after I got a drive, I then looked round and saw Maurice CASSIDY ; I was then tossed into the ditch ; my clothes were town upon ; does not know who did it ; thinks my pockets were searched ; I had nothing to lose ; is not certain was my pockets searched ; had laid out all my money in the fair. Prisoner -- Murphy upon your oath did Maurice Cassidy do anything to you. Witness - I cannot say. I never heard anything to be left to either of your charges before, and I think it was whiskey was the cause of this. John Cassidy sworn and examined by Mr. HENDERSON -- I recollect to be in the fair of Ballyconnell on the 3rd of December last ; I left the fair with my father ; that evening saw the Cassidys on the road ; Phillip Cassidy knocked my father down. The court suggested to the jury that from the evidence they could only find the prisoners guilty of a common assault, and on reflection he thought it was better to acquit Maurice Cassidy altogether. The jury found Philip Cassidy guilty of a common assault. His lordship ordered Maurice Cassidy to be discharged, and Philip Cassidy to be imprisoned six calendar months. James Clarke was put forward charged with having written a threatening letter to Samuel CONNOR for the sum of 3s. 9d. which he, the prisoner, said it was due to him. Samuel CONNOR sworn and examined by Mr. SMYLEY -- The prisoner was my servant for six months, he left me in November last ; there was a dispute between us about 3s. 9d. ; we were before the magistrates, and after the trial was over, the prisoner flourished a black-thorn stick over my head ; I got letter through the Ardlogher post-office, (letter produced and read by the clerk of the crown) which is as follows: -- "DEAR SIR, -- Take notice, I now take the liberty of informing you that I am under the necessity of visiting you in a cimilar(sic) circumstance that I am lately acquainted of, concerning the wages that is disputed betwixt you and James CLARKE, which is only 3s. 9d., which I wonder a man of your concience(sic) would be guilty of and if put me to the trouble of visiting you, you may have your coffin prepaired(sic) and in it, or if you don't I will put you in it, pistol and ball, so if you wish to avoid such trouble pay said James Clarke his wages. It is the truth to you I tell. "I will blow out your brains and send you down to hell to keep company with your grand master hell. It is there he will welcome you, and all the dammed(sic) orange crow. "No more at present, but remains your only antagonest(sic) "CAPTAIN FAIR NOT. "I have this grand authority from the right honourable Mrs. Maguire. "I am the only one by right that will put your life and soul to hell a flight. Endorsed, "To Mr. Samuel Connor of Clinkent, County of Cavan, Ardlogher, care of Mr. Joseph DENHAM of Macen." Examination continued -- I know the handwriting to be that of the prisoner's ; in the letter there is the shape of a coffin, it is coloured red ; there is the same colouring in a copybook found in the prisoner's box. Mary MONTGOMERY sworn and examined by Mr. HENDERSON -- Knows the prisoner ; he lived with me up to Holantide ; does not recollect when he was made a prisoner of ; before he left me I saw a letter in his hand holding it to the fire ; observed there was on empty space on it, and I now observe a coffin and pistols in that space on the letter. Prisoner -- Was not I working on the hill with your son, and how could I get time to write letters/ Witness -- Oh, Jemmy, you could write when you liked. Constable FARMER examined by Mr. SMYLEY -- Recollects going to Mr. Montgomery's house ; saw the prisoner there ; he opened his box for me ; I found a copybook in it ; I examined and found paint on it ; the paint on the letter was the same as that on the copybook. Thomas COURTNEY examined by Mr. HENDERSON -- I am schoolmaster of the Cavan jaol(sic) ; am acquainted with the handwriting of the prisoner ; became acquainted with his handwriting in the gaol(sic). The prisoner was undefended, and when asked had he anything to say for himself, he said he never wrote the letter, that it was some person that owed him a spite that done it. The Jury found the prisoner guilty. James Collins was put forward charged with having, on the 28th of June, 1852, at Bailieborough, killed and slain Patrick REILLY. Peter HOY examined by Mr. Smyley -- Lives in Bailieborough ; saw Patrick REILLY in town that night ; he appeared to have taken some drunk ; he was a little hearty ; two men came up to him ; the prisoner is one of them ; the other man is away ; they asked him for a treat, and he (deceased) refused ; they threatened to take the life of deceased ; I went home and went to bed ; in about half an hour heard a man was killed ; it was Patrick Reilly that was killed. Catherine OWEN examined by Mr. Henderson -- Lives in Bailieborough ; was in the street the night deceased lost his life ; I saw him about nine or ten o'clock that night walk down the street ; I heard people coming after him, and looked round and saw five men ; they were all in a knot ; saw them knock the deceased down and kick him ; I cried out, are you going to murder the man ; deceased crept up as far as Mr. WILLIAMSON's ; they knocked him down again and kicked him all about the head ; I called out but could see no person ; I then saw a man named CAMPBELL ; I called upon him to go and save the deceased, but he would not ; I cried out for the police ; they then ran away ; Mr. BAILEY, the sub-inspector, came up after ; I knew some of the party ; I saw Reilly with a man named M'CANN. Henry CAMPBELL sworn and examined -- Knows Margaret Owens ; saw James COLLINS strike the deceased ; saw five or six men about him ; saw deceased knocked down when I was five or six yards from Mrs. Owens's ; they were all quarrelling ; Mr. Owens called upon me, but I was afraid to go near them. To the prisoner -- My reason for saying I knew nothing about the matter was, because I was not sworn, and did not like trouble. John REILLY sworn and examined by Mr. Henderson -- Heard their(sic) was a fight ; went out in the street ; saw Patt CARROLAN knocking deceased down, and saw the prisoner Collins striking him also ; assisted to raise deceased up ; he was snoring at the time ; Mr. KING told me to leave down the man, and found that his breathing was very weak ; I helped Captain Bailey and the policemen with deceased to the barracks ; he was then dead. Peter M'CAAN(sic) examined -- Recollects the 29th of June last ; lives in Bailieborough ; ran out of the house and saw James Collins, Mathew M'Cabe, and others beating the deceased ; saw Collins boxing him ; knew the prisoner before, but did not know deceased. To a juror (Mr. J. KELLY) -- It was about nine or ten o'clock ; all the shops were not closed. James S. BAILEY, Sub-Inspector, sworn and examined -- I am stationed in Bailieborough ; recollects the night of the occurrence ; I was not at the barracks at the time deceased was beat ; when I heard of the occurrence, I brought out a party of the men under me ; it was about a quarter to 11 o'clock at the time ; the prisoner was on the street when I went down, he looked suspicious, I took him into custody and brought him to the barracks ; I met Dr. MOORE and he came with me to the barracks also ; I made a search for CARROLL, but could not get him. Mark MOORE, Esq., M.D., sworn and examined by Mr. SMYLEY -- I was in the barracks when deceased came in ; there were marks over and under the right ear. I made a post mortem examination ; there was a large extravasation(sic) of blood, on the brain, which caused his death ; a kick would cause the extravasation. The case for the crown closed. The prisoner called upon Mr. Thomas CHAMBERS of Bailieborough for a character. Mr. CHAMBERS said he knew the prisoner for the last six or seven years, and had him in his own employment for some time and never knew anything bad of him before. Mr. John FARRELLY (a juror) who knew the prisoner also gave him a good character. The judge charged the jury, and stated that the prisoner was only indicted for manslaughter, the grand jury having ignored the indictment which charged him with murder. The jury after a short deliberation brought in a verdict of guilty of manslaughter. All the other cases being of no interest, we give the rule of court, which is as follows: -- James Collins -- Charged with the murder of Patrick Reilly. Guilty of manslaughter -- transported ten years. Denis Farrelly, Phillip McCormick, and Thomas Gearty -- Charged with having caused the death of Terence Farrell. No bill. Margaret Cooke -- Charged as an idle and disorderly person, having no settled place of residence. Not guilty - discharged. Bridget M'Cabe, and Catherine Briody -- Charged as idle and disorderly persons, having no settled place of residence. Not guilty -- discharged. Hugh Brennon (Brennen?) -- Charged with having in his possession a Mare that was stolen from James Carten(Carton?) -- Submitted -- Transported for ten years. Phillip Cassidy -- Charged with waylaying Patrick and John Murphy on the evening of the 3rd Dec., and assaulted and knocked them down. Jane Moore - Charged with stealing a quantity of Cotton and other articles from the shop of William ELLIOTT, of Arva. Transported for ten years. William King -- Charged with eloping from the Cavan Workhouse with a suit of clothes, the property of the Guardians. Guilty. James Murphy -- Charged with stealing a coat, the property of Thomas James MULVANY of Belturbet. Not guilty - discharged. Philip Smith -- Charged with robbing Owen M'DANIEL on the high road, of a purse containing three pounds sixteen shillings and sixpence. No bill. Mary Shinan -- Charged with having in his possession three shirts, knowing them to be stolen. No prosecution. James Lee -- Charged with having in his possession two shirts which were stolen. Guilty - Transportation for seven years. John Stewart -- Charged with stealing a suit of clothes, the property of the Guardians of the Cootehill Union. Submitted -- Confined, six months, hard labour. Bridget O'Brien -- Charged with stealing a suit of clothes, the property of the guardians of the Cootehill Union. Submitted -- Confined six months, hard labour. Mary Delap -- Charged with having in her possession two geese that were stolen. Guilty --- Confined, three months. James Clarke -- Charged with having written a threatening letter to Samuel CONNOR. Guilty -- Confined, 18 months' hard labour. James Connelly -- Charged with stealing a quantity of linen yarn. Guilty -- Confined six months. Mary Dolan -- Charged with stealing from Owen M'MURRAY the sum of seven pounds sterling. Guilty - Confined six months. Maurice Cassidy -- Charged with waylaying and attempting to rob Patrick MURPHY and John MURPHY. Not guilty - Discharged. Bernard Connelly -- Charged with stealing four (?) head of cattle from Mrs. Margaret HOWE. Guilty-- Confined 18 months. Philip Fitzpatrick -- Charged with stealing a suit of clothes from Cavan Workshouse. Guilty. (transcriber's note: this is part of of the March 3, 1853 Anglo-Celt. Second part will follow.) ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO CELT - February 24, 1853 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIVERPOOL or any other Port, On the 28th of February, 1853. This very elegant Packet Ship is now on the berth, and will be found in every way worthy of the character of this line. She is fitted up in the best style, and possesses every accommodation for the convenience and comfort of passengers. This fine vessel is lofty between decks, ahs most comfortable berths perfectly ventilated, and a very swift sailer. Separate State Rooms for private families to suit any number. Each Passenger will be supplied with 2 1/2 of Biscuit, 1 lb. of Wheaten Flour, 5 lbs. of Oatmeal, 2 lbs of Rice, 2 oz. Tea, 1/2 lb. Sugar, 2 oz. Salt and 21 quarts of Water weekly, with a Supply of Fuel, and Medicines free of expense. Capt. WILSON is one of the most experienced Masters on the trade whose kindness and attention are well known. These Packets afford all the advantages of direct embarkation, particularly to respectable parties who have much extra Luggage, any quantity of which will be taken WITHOUT ANY CHARGE, besides avoiding the wear and tear, expense, &c., of transhipment. Parties in the Country can secure their berths by remitting £1, and the remainder not to be paid till their arrival at the Ship. For all further information apply to JAMES MILEY, 22, Eden-Quay, Dublin. In consequence of the severity of the weather, the sailing of the Ganges has been postponed to the 28th. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIRTH. On the 21st(?) instant, at Clover Hill, near Drum, county Monaghan, the wife of the Rev. James CARSON, Presbyterian Minister, Cavan, of a daughter. ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO CELT - February 17, 1853 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRE IN ARVA. At half-past three o'clock on Saturday morning last a fire broke out at the rere(sic) of the premises occupied by Mr. Daniel BIGGER, which threatened at one time to consume one side of the street ; but owing to the exertions of Sub-Inspector M'CLINTOCK, and the men under his command, it was got under, but not until the whole of Mr. Bigger's office houses were consumed. To much credit cannot be given to Mr. M'Clintock and his men for their arduous and unceasing exertions on the occasion. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIED. In Ballybay Church, on the 14th instant, by the Rev. John DUNBAR, John STRATTON, Esq., Drumkerrin, county Leitrim, to Margaret Jane, daughter of S. GRAY, Esq., late sub-sherriff(sic) of the county. The parochial church was densely crowded during the ceremony, the bride being a general favourite especially amongst the poor, to whom her constant kindness had endeared her. After the ceremony the bridal couple left on a wedding tour. DIED. Feb 13 (18?), at the residence of Mr. John Ousely Bonsall(?), Eldon Terrace, Dublin, aged ninety-two years, Harriet, the widow of the Rev. Gideon OUSELY. Feburayr 16, in Ballinagh, Mrs. LEE, sincerely and deservedly regretted by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Feburary 11, at Blair's College, Aberdeen, John Henry HALY, fourth son of Francis COPPINGER, Esq., of Rutland-square, in this city, aged 18 (13?) years. ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO CELT - February 10, 1853 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A meeting of the tenantry on Colonel Greville's Coronary estate in this county was held at M'Breen's cross-roads, adjacent to the Coronary Police Station, on Tuesday last, 8th inst. Shortly after two o'clock, Mr. William MORROW, P.L.G., was called to the chair, and Mr. Patrick CUSACK, of Kilnacrew, was requested to act as secretary. The chairman, on taking his seat, explained the object and nature of the meeting, which was, he said, for the purpose of adopting an address to Colonel Greville by his grateful tenantry on his Coronary estate, without his knowledge or that of his agent, deputy or bailiff, as he was certain that an appropriate address, coming as it would, from them spontaneously, without their prompting assistance of interference, or of any other person on their behalf, would be more acceptable, and appreciated by their excellent landlord, than if gotten up at the instance or suggestion of his agents or bailiff ; for it was a well known fact that the worst and most tyrannical landlords in the country -- and God knows there are too many of them (laughter, and that is true), could, through the instrumentality of their agents and bailiffs, get all their tenants to meet en masse, and adopt as many addresses to them as would fill a creel (laughter), through fear of being distrained and then ejecte! d if they did not do so ; but this would not be done on Colonel Greville's estate, at least since he found out the oppression and tyranny of his late agent over them, and for which he dismissed him (cheers), and remedied the evils he perpetrated, as much as in him lay. Mr. Morrow then eulogised Colonel Greville for his fostering care and indulgence to them, and concluded by thanking the meeting for the honour conferred upon him in selecting him as their chairman (cheers). Mr. P. CUSACK then addressed the meeting, and also returned thanks for having been appointed to the onerous office of secretary to the meeting, which he would not undertake, being unaccustomed to the discharge of its duties, were he not promised the able assistance of Mr. M. W. REDDY, who kindly attended the meeting from Cootehill for that purpose. The object of the meeting (said, Mr. Cusack) was of a two-fold nature, to assist in complimenting Col. Greville as a patriotic and independent Tenant Right M.P., and a good landlord, with the view and expectation that other neighbouring landlords might be induced to follow Col. Greville's example, and go and do likewise (cheers). Mr. Cusack then enumerated several benefits which Col. Greville conferred upon his tenants, amongst which were the forgiving them all arrears of rent which had accumulated during the years of famine, happily past, payment of poor rates, county cess, draining, &c., after which he resumed his seat amid ch! eers. The first resolution was proposed by Mr. IRWIN, and seconded by Mr. John TACKNEY, which was to the effect, that the tenantry of the Coronary estate do present their landlord, Col. Greville, with a spontaneous and appropriate address for his kind and fostering care of them since the removal of their late agent, as they have since that period greatly improved in their social and moral condition, and when aided by their own industry, exertion, and self-reliance, they entertain sanguine hopes of ultimate success. The second resolution was proposed by Mr. Peter COONEY, and seconded by Mr. Thomas WHITE, which was in substance, that they hailed with pride and pleasure the return of their landlord to parliament for the county of Longford upon Tenant Right principles, as they conceive that Ireland cannot be either prosperous or happy, until the relations between landlord and tenant be settled and arranged by legislative enactment upon equitable principles. Mr. Reddy here addressed ! the meeting at great length on this subject, and during the delivery of his speech was much cheered by the meeting. The third resolution was proposed by Mr. John FRANCIS, and seconded by Mr. Patrick BRADY of Coronary, which eulogised Colonel Greville for his non-interference with his tenantry in the exercise of the elective franchise. Mr. Brady addressed the meeting in very eloquent terms upon this subject and Tenant Right. He also eulogised Col. Greville as a good landlord and a faithful and patriotic Tenant Right M.P. The address which was an echo of the resolutions then having been read, was adopted amid great cheering. It is a rather lengthy document which, together with Col. G's reply thereto (when obtained) shall be published in extenso. Thanks having been voted to the chairman and secretary, as well as to Mr. Reddy for his very efficient assistance, the meeting separated, cheering for Col. Greville and Tenant Right. We are precluded from giving more than a mere! outline of the proceedings in consequence of the late hour at which the report arrived, and want of space. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIRTHS. On the 4th inst., at 103, Eaton Place, London, the Countess of Enniskillen, of a daughter. Feb. 2, at Ardenode, county of Kildare, the lady of George White WEST, Esq., of a son. At Swanlinbar, at the 4th inst., the lady of Capt. JOHNSTON, of a son. MARRIAGES. January 18, at Grace Church, Brooklyn-heights, New York, by the Rev. Dr. Vinton, Isaiah DECK, Esq., of Sullivan County, State of New York, to Louisa, youngest daughter of the late Rev. N. J. HALPIN, of Seville-place, Dublin. Feb. 5?, in St. Thomas's Church, by the Rev. Mr. I zimell(?), Henry HARDEN, Esq., Cork, Civil Engineer, to Anne, (...ninth?) daughter of the late Robert USHER, Rock Abbey, Cashel. ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO CELT - February 5, 1853 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIRTHS. On February 2, 1853, of a still-born child, the lady of Z. Wallace Esq., Proprietor of the Anglo-Celt, Cavan. At 35, Brook-street, the Marchioness of Blandford, of a daughter. At Roafad (Ronfad?), on Friday, 28th January, the lady of Nicholas Archdall, Esq., of a son and hair(sic!). At Corfu, the Hon. Mrs. Monteith Hamilton, wife of Capt. Monteith Hamilton, 92nd Highlanders, and daughter of Viscount Gort, of a son and heir. MARRIAGES. January 31, at St. James's, Westminster, London, by the Rev. Mackenzie Walcot, M.A., Bevan Slator, Esq.., J.P., of Clinan, in the county of Longford, to Anne, fourth daughter of John Robinson, Esq., Sandymount, county of Dublin. February 1, at Bray Church, by the Rev. Thomas Tomlison, Matt H. Sankey, Esq., of Brookeborough, County Fermanagh, to Mehetabel, youngest daughter of the late John Rockwell, county Tipperary. DEATHS. In the town of Cavan, on the 31st January, 1853, Mr. Patrick GALLAGHER, jun., was called to a better life. The deceased was so well known for his kindness, benevolence, and Christian charity that any remarks we could offer would be superfluous, indeed. He is poignantly regretted by, not only his relatives and immediate friends, but by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Died on the 30th. ult., at his paternal residence, Killicare (midway between Cootehill and Bailieboro) aged 24 years, Robert SHARPE, Esq., M.A., youngest brother of Dr. SHARPE, Cootehill, deeply and much regretted by his relations and friends. January 21, at Drumana (Drumans?), Edward CROZIER, Esqr., solicitor, eighth son of the late John CROZIER, Esq., J.P., of Gortra House, county Fermanagh. January 27, at Smithstown House, Jullenstown (Jallenstown?). Sarah Dowager Lady DILLON, aged seventy-four years, relict of the late Sir Charles DILLON, Bart., of Lismullen(?) Park, county of Meath. January 29, at No. 2, Gardiner's Place, Elizabeth Meledan (Meleefna?)(Malcolm?)(Mcleehan?), aged 62 years, relict of the late Henry M'CLINTOCK, Esq., of Dundalk, county of Louth. January 27, universally regretted, at her house in Blessington-street, in the 78th year of her age, Eliza Frances, relict of Thomas Richard BABINGTON, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, and formerly one of the magistrates at the Head Police College, Dublin. January 29, at 70, Queen-street, Anne, the beloved wife of Mr. Patrick DELANY. January 26, at Kiplin, Yorkshire, John DELAVAL, Earl of Tyrconnell, G C.H., in his 63rd year. January 27, at Westfield, Harold's Cross, Jennlan(?) (Jenalaan?), the beloved wife of Mr. W. JACKSON, aged 82 (32?) years. ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO CELT - January 27, 1853 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A CORONER'S INQUEST. A FATAL LEGACY -- DEATHS FROM EXCESSIVE DRINKING.-- On Monday John Elliott HYNDMAN, Esq., city coroner, held an inquest at the house30, Church-street, on the body of Mary-Anne Foster, aged 22 years. Mary KIRWAN deposed that she (witness) lived in the room in which the inquest was being then held; deceased was her sister-in-law, and had resided at 28, Moneck-place, Phibsborough; the husband of deceased was a millwright fitter, and was engaged on the Midland Great Western Railway ; in August last deceased's husband received a sum of 400£., being a legacy bequeathed to his wife by her father, the last Mr. L'ESTRANGE, of Smithfield; ever since he got that money he and she had been continually drinking; the husband died on Friday morning last from the effects of drink; the wife continued drinking throughout the entire of that Friday, and the following Saturday; he was buried on yesterday (Sunday) morning; she (deceased) was unable to attend the funeral, and said she would come to this room to her sister-in-law and go to bed there; she came at about eight o'clock on Sunday morning on a car, and was taken with a fit on the way; as soon as she arrived, she went to bed, and neve! r rose again; at six in the afternoon she had a fit in which she worked violently, and had to be held for ten minutes' at nine, the same evening she was seized with shivering, and expired in a few minutes. Deceased left one child, a girl aged three years. Surgeon George Porter stated that he had examined the body -- there was a slight scratch on the right breast; the pupils of the eyes were dilated; he believed that she died in a fit of epilepsy, caused by intemperance, and probably hastened by a shock from the death of her husband. The jury found a verdict of death from epilepsy, probably caused by intemperance. ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO CELT - January 20, 1853 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY. In Press, and will be Published on To-morrow, the 21st instant, price Two Pence. A LETTER in reply to the Rev. WILLIAM PRIOR MOORE'S A.M. Letter, addressed to the Roman Catholic Clergy of the Diocese of Kilmore, on the MADIAI CASE, by the Rev. M. M'QUAID, P.O., Killeshandra; and will be had at Mr. JAMES O'BRIEN'S, Printer and Stationer, Main-street, Cavan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEED TRADE. NEW, TRUE, AND GENUINE SEEDS. HENRY GEORGE BURNELL (from London) begs to inform the Trade that he has now in Stock, direct from the Growers in KENT and SUSSEX, a large quantity of TURNIP, CARROT, MANGEL WURZEL, PARSNIP, and other Agricultural Seeds; also Garden and Flower Seeds, in fine condition, having bought largely and early in the season is enabled to supply Seeds, Genuine and Fine Samples, at London Wholesale Prices. Priced Catalogues on application, 10, Victoria Buildings, Victoria-street, Belfast. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COUNTY OF CAVAN AT DRUMKEEN HOUSE, NEAR CAVAN, ONE DAY'S SALE OF Imported Devon Horned Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, with articles of Husbandry, the Property of the late H. T. KILBEE, Esq. ---------- To be sold by Auction, without the least reserve, on Saturday, the 29th of January, inst. Twenty-six head of the above stock, in which are Sixteen young Cows and Heifers, all springing for April and May; Two superior Plough Bullocks, two years and a half old; Two young Bulls, one four years old and the other six months; the remainder are fine promising Heifers, all New Devons. The Dams and Bull have been specially imported by Mr. KILBEE, and chosen by the late celebrated judge, JOHN CREIGHTON, Esq., in North Devonshire. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock with Crops and articles of husbandry; the stock of cattle precisely at 1 o'clock. Terms - Cash purchasers to pay auction fees. GEORGE CHADWICK, Auctioneer. Cavan, January 17th, 2853. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN THE COURT OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR SALE OF INCUMBERED ESTATES IN IRELAND. --- In the Matter of ESTATE OF ROBERT STRATFORD, deceased, continued in the name of MARY ANNE STRATFORD, Widow and Administratrix of the said ROBERT STRATFORD, Owner. Exparte, JOHN LITTLEDALE, Petitioner. The Commissioners will, on THURSDAY, the .... day of MARCH, 1853, at the hour of Twelve o'Clock at Noon, at their Court, Henrietta-street, Dublin, SELL BY AUCTION, the estate of the late Robert STRATFORD, situate in the Baronies of Castleraghan, Clonmahon, and Tullyhunco, in the COUNTY OF CAVAN, in the following Lots, viz. -- LOT 1. Part of the Lands of KILDRUMFARTEN and KILNALECK, containing 307a. 0n, 50r, (transcriber's note: measures difficult to read and may not be accurate), statute measure, together with an individual moiety of the denominations, known as the Fair Green, containing 3A.,, 1R,,, 0P., and Kill Burying Ground, containing 26P., situate in the Baronies of Castleraghan and Clonmahon, and COUNTY OF CAVAN, held under the See of Kilmore, producing £274 10s. 5d. per annum, subject to £8 1s. 6 1/2d. crown rent, and £8 2s. 5d. tithe rent charge. One moiety of the renewal fine, including fees and expenses of leases, has for several years previous to the last renewal, amounted to £23 7s. 5 1/2d. The last renewal bears date the 5th of January, 1847, and is for 21 years from 1st November, 1846. LOT 2. Part of the Lands of SHANCOR, held for the residue of a term of 999 years, from the 2nd of MAY, 1694, containing 65a. 0n. 33r., statute measure, producing £43 0s. 7d. per annum. The head rent is payable out of a different part of the Lands. Dated this 14th day of January, 1853. HENRY CAREY, Secretary, Lot 1 is situate within three miles of Ballyjamesduff and Purnea(Furnea?), on the Mall Coach Road from Killeshandra to Navan. There is a good Market held in the Village once a week, and nine fairs during the year. Lot 2 is within three mils of the Post Town of Crossdoney. For Rentals, and further particulars, apply at the Office of the Commissioners, No. 14, Henrietta-street, Dublin, or to JAMES DILLON MELDON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, having the conduct of the Sale, No. 14, Upper Ormond-quay; or to MARK DOWLING, Solicitor for the Owner, No. 74, Dame-street; or to RICHARD B. FALKINER, Solicitor for Thomas TUITE, NO. 45, Lower Dominick-street. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We understand that the marriage of the Mar ---- of Headford with Lady Macnaughton, will be solemnised about the middle of February, on which occasion a series of festivals will take place in Headford, and among the tenantry of the noble lord. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A woman, named Polly DIAMOND, died lately --- Greenlough, near Portlegone, on the 102d year of ....... age. She was born in 1750, in the reign of George the Second, and consequently lived in the reign of five British Sovereigns. She was never married which she much regretted in the evening of ........... Coleraine Chronicle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Among the passengers on board the Star, Grave... end steamer, which left Blackwall at half past ....... o'clock last Saturday, was a young man, accompanied by his sister, who had seated themselves near the ......... gangway on the starboard side, and appeared to pass their time pleasantly in conversation, until the steamer got into Long Reach, and here, as her course was changed, the paddle-box party shut out from view a large ship towing down the river, and the young man, not being able to see what he desired, leant over the bulwark; while in this position, and directing the attention of his sister by pointing at the ship, he fell overboard, and never rose again above water. The ship he was pointing out was the one on which he would have sailed next day, and their object in going down the river was to go on board her. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH OF A VOLUNTEER. -- Died, at his residence near Kells, a few days since, a gentleman named HILL, at the extraordinaary age of 100 years and some days. It is well to remark that Mr. Hill was one of the Volunteers of 1782. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIAGE On Thursday, 20th inst., in Cavan Church, byt he Rev. W. WILKINS, Sergeant John M'CURDY, to Elleanor, youngest daughter of Mr. R. SMITH of this town, late excise officer. DEATHS January 8, at Ardee, aged 80 years, Frances, relict of the late N.MILLING, Esq. January 7, at Carrickmacross, Surgeon DANIEL, after a lingering illness which he bore with christian resignation. The deceased was highly respected by all who knew him. On the 15th inst., at her residence, Bedford Lodge, Clontarf, Elly Eliza, relict of the late George PLANKETT(sic)., of Mount Plunkett(sic), county Roscommon, and mother to John J. PLUNKETT, Attorney-General of New South Wales. ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO CELT - January 6, 1853 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN CHANCERY The Rev. John Rolleston and another, Plaintiffs, Pierce Morton(Merton?), and others, Defendants. Same, Plaintiffs, P.E. Morton, and others, Defendants. PURSUANT to my report made in these causes bearing date the 23rd of December, 1852, George Wm. THOMPSON, the receiver in these cases, will receive, up to and including the 17th day of January next, proposals from persons intending to become tenants from the 1st day of November, 1852, for seven years pending these causes, subject to redemption, within six months for all that the House and Demesne lands of Drumrora, situate in the Barony of Castleraghan, and COUNTY OF CAVAN. Such proposals to be submitted to me for my approval. Dated this 24th day of December, 1852. E. LITTON. The above lands contain 46a. 2R. 13r. late Irish Plantation Measure, surrounded by plantations not included in such measurement. The house commands the most beautiful view of Lough Sheels(sic), and is situate within two miles of both Mountnugent and Ballyjamesduff. Proposals to be forwarded to George William THOMPSON, Esq., No. 9, Hume-street, Dublin. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COUNTY OF CAVAN TO WIT. ------- I, Samuel WINTER, Esq., Sheriff of said County, having received her Majesty's Writ, under the Great Seal of Ireland, commanding me to cause to be Elected One KNIGHT to serve for this County in the present Parliament summoned to be holden at the City of Westminster, on the 20th day of August, 1852, and from thence by several Writs prorogued until the 4th day of November last past, in place of Sir JOHN YOUNG, Bart, who hath, since his Election for the said County, accepted the Office of Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. In obedience to the said Writ, and to the several Statues made in that case and provided, hereby proclaim and give Public Notice that, at a Special County Court, which will be holden in the Court-house at Cavan, in and for the said County, on the 10th day of JANUARY next, at the hour of Ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of such Election only, I will proceed to such Election, when and where all persons concerned are to give attendanc! e. Dated this 30th day of December, 1852. SAMUEL WINTER, Sheriff for said County -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY Just Published: Price Two-Pence, THE CASE OF THE MADIAI; a letter to the Roman Catholic Clergy of the Diocese of Kilmora (Kilmore?), by the Rev. Wm. PRIOR MOORE, A.M. To be had at Mr. JAMES O'BRIEN's, Printer and Stationer, Main-street, Cavan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE. ------------ John GILROY, Belturbet, (illegible), holding a Meeting of his Creditors on SATURDAY, the 15th instant, at Mr. JAMES M'GAURAN's, Globe Hotel, Cavan, for the purpose of settling his liabilities. Belturbet, 6th January, 1853. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE BEST LONDON WEEKLY NEWSPAPER. ---------- PERSONS now commencing to Subscribe to TALLIS'S LONDON WEEKLY PAPER, Price fourpence, will be entitled to the Splendid Steel Engraving, 'Liberty and Captivity,' measuring 22 inches by 18 1/2 inches, proofs of which are worth Two Guineas. In the number for next Saturday will appear the early chapters of an historical novel by a writer of eminence, entitled "Templebar, or, the Romance of Reality." TALLIS'S LONDON WEEKLY PAPER (conducted by WM. JERDAN, Esq., late editor of the Literary Gazette) is of the full size, containing sixty-four columns of letter press. It is of Liberal Politics, of sound Protestant Principles, and the best Family Paper issued from the London Press. Orders will be attended to by all Newsvendors throughout the United Kingdom; or, the Publisher will send it direct from the Office upon the receipt of a quarter's or half-year's subscription, viz., 4s 4J., or 8s 8d. Money orders to be made payable to FREDERICK TALLIS, J (?), Crane-court, Fleet-street, London. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELEGANT VOLUMES FOR PRESENTATION. UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, ILLUSTRATED, BY GEORGE CRUIKSHANK. Now ready, price 3s, bound in cloth, or in extra cloth, gilt edges, 3s, 6d. UNCLE TOM'S CABIN; with Twenty seven superior Engravings from Designs by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, Esq., together with an excellent Portrait of Mrs. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE; and an original introduction, Notice of the Authoress, &c., &c. In a few days, a superb Drawing room Edition, in Demy Octavo, in extra cloth, gilt edges, 4s, 6d. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE LADIES' DRAWING-ROOM BOOK. Price 10s. 6d. elegantly bound in cloth, gilt edges. This Volume contains upwards of Thirty magnificent Engravings, with Sixty-four pages of appropriate Text. Also, One Hundred and Four pages of full directions for working in Crotchet, Point-lace, Embroidery, &c., with explanatory Engravings, consisting of nearly 100 patterns in every department of Ladies' Work. ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO CELT - January 13, 1853 In the Matter of JOHN O'REILLY, an Insolvent. The several Creditors of JOHN O'REILLY, formerly of Lonaghs, in the COUNTY OF CAVAN, Farmer, are hereby informed that a Meeting will be held before the Chief Clerk, at his office, No., 3, Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin, on Friday, the 21st day of January, 1853, at the hour of Twelve o'clock, for the purpose of examining the Assignees accounts, in this Matter; and, if necessary, for correcting and ascertaining the list of Creditors entitled to receive Dividends in this Matter; and for enquiring into all other proper and necessary matters, in order to a Dividend in this Matter. Dated this 30th day of December, 1852. Theodore CRONHELM, Attorney for Edward O'REILLY, the Assignee, No. 74, Dame Street, Dublin. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DROGHEDA & LIVERPOOL THE DROGHEDA STEAM PACKET COMPANY'S Splendid fleet of first class Steam Ships, Sail regularly between DROGHEDA AND LIVERPOOL With or without Pilots. INTENDED SAILINGS - Jan. 1853. DROGHEDA TO LIVERPOOL. JANUARY. Friday, 14th, at 1 o'clock Afternoon. Saturday, 15th, at 2 o'clock, do. Monday, 17th, at 4 o'clock, do. Tuesday, 18th, at 4 o'clock, do. Saturday, 22nd, at 8 o'clock, Evening. Tuesday, 25th, at 10 o'clock, Night. Saturday, 29th, at 12 o'clock, do. FROM LIVERPOOL TO DUNDALK (SAIL FROM CLARENCE DOCK BASIN.) JANUARY Thursday, 13th, at 1 o'clock, Afternoon. Monday, 17th, at 3 o'clock, do. Thursday, 20th, at 6 o'clock, Evening. Monday, 24th, at 9 o'clock, Night. Thursday, 27th, at 12 o'clock, Noon. Monday, 31st, at 2 o'clock, Afternoon. Fares: -- Cabin (including Steward's Fee), 12s; Steerage and Deck, 2s, 6d. Return Cabin Tickets, available for 14 days, but not transferable, 18s. Goods and Cattle to be alongside Four Hours before the time of Sailing. The Company will not be responsible for loss or damage sustained by Live Stock. For further particulars, apply tot he Agents, JAMES METGE, 35, Water-street, Liverpool, Wm. M'MASTER, Steal Packet, Quay, Dundalk. Dundalk, 1st January, 1853 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIED. On the 25th ult., at sea, on board the ship Child Harold, Robert James M'CLINTOCK, Esquire, deeply and deservedly regretted. ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

Hi, I have a death certificate from County Monaghan for my grandmother who died in 1937. The only information given is date and place of death, cause of death, who informed authorities about the death, occupation, sex, age, occupation. There is nothing about parents. The parents are listed on the birth certificate. Mary

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ANGLO-CELT DECEMBER 28, 1854 COUNTY OF CAVAN DIVISION OF CAVAN A LIST of Applications received by the Clerk of the Peace from Persons seeking Excise Licences for the Sale of Beer, Spirits, &c., by Retail within said County....Enquired into at CAVAN, on Monday, the 8th day of January, 1855, immediately after the Grand Jury is sworn. No. Name, Residence, Parish, Barony, Sureties 1. BRADY, Thomas, Corrarod, Annagh, Tullygarvey, John LATOURNELLE, Esq., of Dromalee, and Connor REILLY, of Castlesaunderson, farmers. 2. BRAY, Bernard, Cormeen, Castleraghan, Castlereghan, William WHITE, of Cornacrave, and James BRAY, of Cormeen, farmers. 3. BRADY, Patrick, Cavan, Annagelliffe, Upper Loughtee, Patrick SMITH of Cavan, Baker, and Charles MAGUIRE, of Cavan, Pawnbroker. 4. FLANAGAN, Patrick, Carraquigley, Killinagh, Tullyhaw, Anthony CASSIDY and Patt CASSIDY, both of Monesk, farmers. 5. GLEESON, David, Belturbet, Annagh, Lower Loughtee, Darby GANNON, of Corrarod, and Patt M'DONALD, Clonosey, farmers. 6. KIERNAN, Thomas, Ballyconnell, Tomregan, Tullyhaw, Thomas WYNNE, of Slievebrieken, and Bernard REILLY, of Mullaghduff, farmers. 7. M'PARTLAN, MIchael, Dowra, Killinagh, Tullyhaw, Thomas CURNIN and Hugh CHRISTY, both of Kilduff, farmers. 8. M'CAFFREY, John, Belturbet, Annagh, Lower Loughtee, Thomas M'CAFFREY and Cornelius M'CAFFREY of Killyfauna, farmers. 9. MULLIGAN, William, Arva, Killeshandra, Tullyhunco, Robert VANCE, of Arva, Shopkeeper, and Henry M'KNIGHT, of Arva, farmer. 10. M'DERMOTT, Eliza, Arva, Killeshandra, Tullyhunco, Farrel SHERIDAN, Drumhalvy, and James CAFFREY, of Arva, farmers. 11. PATTERSON, Alexander, Killeshandra, Killeshandra, Tullyhunco, Henry FARIS and Bernard FLOOD, both of Killeshandra, Shopkeepers. 12. REILLY, Cornelius, Stradone, Laragh, Upper Loughtee, Mathew CONNELL of Druminick, and James NAYE, of Edergole, farmers. ___________________________________________________________ Cavan, December 18, 1854 Gustavus Tuite DALTON Clerk of the Peace, County of Cavan ==================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT DECEMBER 21, 1854 COOTEHILL PRESENTMENT SESSIONS The usual Presentment Sessions for the barony of Tullygarvey was held in the Court house of Cootehill on Saturday last. There was a much better attendance of magistrates and associated cess payers at these sessions than usual. The following magistrates being on the bench-- Henry Theophilus CLEMENTS, Esq., J. P., Lieut.-Colonel of the Leitrim Militia, in the chair; Theophilus THOMPSON, Ford Lodge, Cavan, Samuel Rutherford MOOREHEAD, Fortwilliam; Theophilus CLEMENTS, Rathkenny; Thos. JOHNSTON, Retreat; and Edward M'INTOSH, Cootehill, Esqrs. ASSOCIATED CESS-PAYERS Patrick DEVINE, Killnagarbet; John ADAMS, Cullion; Thomas SMITH, Carriekalen; Owen FOY, Bunnoe; William LOWNES, Trio; and Thomas HANNIGAN, Kill. There was no matter discussed possessed of any public interest, except to the parties concerned, save the merits of some contract roads, which Frederick GAHAN, Esq., County Surveyor, stated were not in repair, amongst which were those of John SMITH, for the Main- street of Cootehill; of John FOY, for that of Church Street; of Thos. CONNOLLY, for a portion of the road leading to Baliboy; of Michael SMITH, for a portion of that leading from Cootehill to Cavan, and that of John FOY of Bunnoe, for his contract on the road also loading from Cavan to Cootehill at Parsonage. Thomas CONNOLLY succeeded in getting his contract broken, as in consequence of the great traffic on his road, of goods and passengers from Cavan and Cootehill and intermediate neighbourhoods, to the railway at Balliboy, and vice versa, the sum contracted for would not be at all sufficient to keep it in repair, and he has already lost between 50l. and 100l., by it. John FOY's contract was also at his pressing instance abrogated; he having also sustained considerable loss by his contract. The magistrates and associated cess payers entered into a compromise with the assent of MR. GAHAN that John SMITH was to obtain a present- ment for forty pounds in lieu of the present, and a former one stopped, amounting together to between fifty and sixty pounds, provided he shall keep the said street of Cootehill in better repair, and keep it properly swept. At the instance of Mr. GAHAN, a presentment was granted for again raising the road of Cortubber, leading from Cootehill to the village of Drum, in the county of Monaghan, to the great dissatisfaction and chagrin of the inhabitants of that neighbourhood who sought for a draining presentment, as they stated in a memorial that, that was the only efficacious made of remedying the evil complained of the periodical flooding of the road which rendered it at times impossible, and to assist in such draining they had subscribed twenty pounds and upwards. ____________________________________________________________ RELIEF FOR DISTRESSED LABOURERS. An eloquent appeal on behalf of this class, made last Sunday by the Roman Catholic Bishop of this diocese, was nobly responded to on the following day. The ladies of the town having marked out for them (illegible) to collect, upwards of fifty pounds were obtained on the occasion. THE MILITIA--Mr. George ANDERSON, eldest son of the manager of the Provincial Bank here, has been named by the Marquis of Headfort, Lord Lieutenant of this county, to the senior ensigacy in this force. The courtesy and unobtrusive character of the young gentleman himself, and the spirit and highmindedness of his father which contributed vastly to the property of this town, made him worthy of even a higher appointment and this, we hope to see conferred upon him when the fitting time comes. During the fortnight they have been recruiting upwards of a hundred men have been enrolled for the force. SUDDEN DEATH--A young man named BOYLAN, a cobler (sic), residing in this town, was found dead in his bed on yesterday morning. The deceased was very much given to intemperance but we believe there is no reason to think that intoxication was the immediate cause of his death. His father was found dead in the same way some years ago. ===================================================== To the Editor of the "ANGLO-CELT" Virginia, Co. Cavan, Dec. 12, 1854 Dear Sir--I send you a list of the names and donations of those who have kindly assisted me to finish the Church of Billises, Diocese of Kilmore, county Cavan, which church remained so long in an unfinished state, I hope you will be good enough to publish it in the next number of your paper-- Lord Farnham - £5 Mrs. Drummond DELAP - £5 Foster DELAP, Esq. - £2 Henry T. RATHBORNE, Esq. - £2 Rev. W. C. PEYTON - £6 10s. MR. F. JENNINGS - £2 10s. Mr. Wm. JENNINGS - £1 Mesdames WILSON, Drumgoland - £1 Mr. David PRATT - £1 Mr. SMITH of MOGHER - 10s. MR. Abraham PRATT - 10s. MR. Henry ELLIOTT - 10s. MR. George M'QUAID - 10s. Mr. William RAYBORNE - 10s Mr. Matthew ROE - 10s. Mr. John JENNINGS, Lurgan Lodge - 10s. MR. Joseph WILSON - 10s. MR. HARRISON - 8s. Sums from 5s to 2s. 6d. to 1s. 6d. Yours obediently, W. C. PETTON, Incumbent of Billises __________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT DECEMBER 14, 1854 A MILL BURNED--A splendid mill of Mr. RATHBONE, at Virginia, was completely burned down on Saturday night last. We have heard no reason for thinking that the calamity even might be the result of malice. THE CHURCH--The Lord Bishop of this diocese has appointed his chaplain, Rev. Mr. PERCIVAL, to the Parish of Denn, vacant by the death of the late Rev. Edmund NUGENT. The appointment is worth £300 a year. His Lordship has gone to this place in the House of Lords, being one of the Irish Spiritual Peers for this session. THE QUEEN'S SPEECH--We have to express our best thanks to the "Daily Freeman" for an extraordinary edition published on Tuesday, and containing the Queen's speech, to the "Daily Express" for a similar favour, as also to "Saunder's News-Letter", and the "Evening Packet." The Messrs. SMITH and Son are entitled to equal thanks, and Messrs. Alexander JOHNSTON and Co., proved on the occasion their efficiency, for it was by the active aid of their expresses that the "Daily Freeman" published the document, and posted it some few hours after it was read in Parliament. Nor must we forget our very intelligent and discriminating London Correspondent, who was prompt in notifying the matter to us as any other could be. FIRE--We are very sorry for having to report a serious calamity arising from fire, which took place last week, on the premises of Mr. James KEITH, of Drumrockady, near Ballinagh, in this county. It appears that Mr. KEITH had flax dressing in some outhouse, connected with his dwelling, and a fire, unhappily originated there, which, extending itself, consumed two fine cows, and burned terribly three others that were in an adjacent bire. Such a loss was a serious one, but, worse than all, Mr. KEITH's son, himself a married man, having a family, advanced into the bire repeatedly, to relieve the poor animals, whose cries evoked his pity, was most severely burned about the head and shoulders, so much so, that while there is reason to hope, he will survive the effects, he must always carry the mark of them upon him. Let us take the occasion of expressing a wish, that about farm houses the different offices will be separated from each other, and the dwellinghouse, and that the haggards will not be got up in such proximity to one or the other, that a fire originating in the former must extend to the latter, or vice versa. Such records involve at the same time a history and a warning. ____________________________________________________________ MARRIED On Saturday, the 2nd inst., in Carrickedmond Chapel, by Rev. Mr. M'KENNA, P.P., Peter DOLAN, Esq. of Corriga, Carrigallon, to Mary Anne, eldest daughter of John DUFF, Esq., of Carrickedmond, county Longford. DEATHS On Friday last the Rev. John M'GOURTY, P.P., of Glan, in this diocese. On Tuesday, at Coranure, near Cavan, Mr. BRADY, brother of the Right Rev. Dr. BRADY, Bishop Perth _____________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT DECEMBER 7, 1854 DEATHS It is with more than ordinary sorrow that we have to announce the death from dysentery, after only a day's illness, of Dr. Charles BRADY, of London. The deceased, it is known was from this locality, a brother of the member for Leitrim, and of Mr. Peter BRADY of this town, and he ever cherished the recollection of the place of his nativity, with all the ardour of a true heart. Many a boon conferred on a Cavan man in the great metropolis was owing to Dr. Charles; to those of us who were not in want, his hospitality was ever ready, nay urgent, and for those who were poor, advice, assistance, and an open purse, were always prepared. Nor was it Cavan men alone that thus partook of his bounty; he was a genuine friend of every Irishman, for he loved his country with a plenitude of feeling. And now he has passed away; as generous a heart as ever dwelt in a human bosom has ceased to throb, and for the future we can only indulge in the memory of him whose living and speaking worth was often most fully evinced to us. The stroke was a severe one, but we may not murmur against Him by whom it was imparted. He knows best when to sow and when to reap; let us hope that in the present case the time was seasonable. On the 3rd inst., at Talbot Place of bronchitis, Mary Isabella, the dearly-beloved daughter of William DUNBAR, Esq., Ex-S.T.C.D. On the 1st instant, at Bridge Street, Cavan, Mr. James HAYES. ====================================================== COOTEHILL PETTY SESSIONS Saturday, December 2. Magistrates present--S. R. MOORHEAD, Thomas JOHNSON, and Edward M'INTOSH, Esqrs. SUB-CONSTABLE LANE v. MARKEY. MARKEY v. LANE. A charge against MARKEY of retailing spirits after prohibited hours, on the 25th October last. LANE proved finding drunken men in MARKEY's house after 11 o'clock, and the signs of drinking--as jugs, glasses, &c., there. MARKEY told him the drunken men were to stay there all night, but he subsequently found him and them on the streets, as if they were being conducted home; MARKEY was drunk as well as the men he had with him. Cross-examined by Mr. John ARMSTRONG--MARKEY was surely drunk. Head Constable HARRISON--He must have been, for I found him praying in the lock-up, and no sober man ever prayed there (roars of laughter). Cross-examination contained (sic)--Was once fined a pound in this court for doing his duty; believes his wife asked MARKEY for the money to pay the fine, but did not get it. Sub-Constable DONNELLAN partially corroborated LANE's statement. MARKEY was then examined, in the cross cause--He swore he sold no whiskey after half past ten, but that the men in the house were drunk, and could not leave before the police came in. They were able to go afterwards, and witness was escorting them down the street, when LANE rushed out and arrested them, assaulting witness, who was a householder in the town, and could be summoned if he were really drunk. Witness did commit the offence of praying in the lock-up, and he induced his fellow prisoners to do the same. They prayed to be delivered out of the hands of their enemies (loud laughter). Witness was not drunk, but well able to transact his business. Nancy MARKEY, sister to last witness, corroborated his evidence. The Court dismissed both cases to the evident satisfaction of all present. ____________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT NOVEMBER 30, 1854 ASSAULT AND FALSE IMPRISONMENT--A woman, Alice REILLY, a tenant of Colonel PRATT, residing near KIngscourt, succeeded in obtaining a verdict for 30l. with costs against one MARTIN, a bailiff on the Colonel's estates, in the Queen's Bench on Monday last. The woman, it seems, was going along the road in a cart drawn by an ass, when MARTIN came up, seized her, and accused her of having a purse belonging to him, which contained 33l., and forced her back towards the place from which she was coming, until a person came up and told him that the purse had been found in a spot where he had thrown off his coat to load a cart with some timber. The defendant alleged that he had reasonable grounds for suspicion, that he used the plaintiff gently, and made all the amends he could when he discovered his error. He even offered to pay her costs; but the jury, as we have said, found for the Plaintiff. HON. CAPTAIN ANSLEY--This gentleman of whom we reported that he was wounded at the Alma has arrived in London from the Crimea. He is recovering, but not recovered from a very severe wound, some of his teeth and part of his tongue having been shot away. ROMANCE AND REALITY OF WAR--A paragraph with this heading from the "Morning Post" has come under our notice, and gives us to know that Major MAXWELL has come even more safely than we believed up to this. It was not the size of a crown piece of the skin of his head, but of the skin of his calliendrum wig, and which could not easily be distinguished from the natural article, that was carried off by the 32 pounder. ___________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT NOVEMBER 23, 1854 CAVAN PETTY SESSIONS Monday, November 20th, 1854 Magistrates present--John DOPPING, Esq., R.M., B. W. HOLMES, R.M., Abraham BRUSH, Robert ERSKINE, and Joseph STOREY, Esqrs. THE SABBATH AND WHISKEY SELLING James SHORT a. Laurence KENNEDY A charge of having his house in Ballyhaise open for sale of spirits before 2 o'clock, on Sunday, the 15th October. Mr. KENNEDY said it was of immemorial custom in the village to have houses open immediately after prayers. This was the first offence, and there was no notice given by the police that the custom was a bad one. Sergeant MORRISON said that he had given notice to Mr. KENNEDY that he should not sell spirits on Sunday. Mr. KENNEDY--Sure you could not prevent me from selling after two o'clock, and you did not specify anything about that hour. Mr. DOPPING thought the police should give proper notice, and he doubted not this should be efficacious in putting an end to the practice. However, he had no power in the case, unless that of reducing the fine to 10s. with costs. Same a. Patrick GILLIS Like charge, like rule. Mr. GILLIS stated that there was but one naggin sold by a little girl in the house that day. The police were aware that he had not for many years sold whiskey after four o'clock; a clear enough proof that he would have no desire to open before 2 o'clock. SELLING WHISKEY WITHOUT LICENCE Sergeant BRENNAN a. James SMITH A charge of selling whiskey in Stradone with licence. SMITH stated his house was licenced up to October last, when he ceased of his own accord to sell. Mr. VERNON was receiving rents that day, and some of the tenants called for refreshments, amongst which they got whiskey, he believes for he was not in the house on the occasion. KEEP THE ROAD RIGHT Frederick GAHAN, County Surveyor, a. Edward SMITH A charge of having a gullet cut across the road on the Cockhill, which was public, though there was no contract for it. Mr. SMITH had left the gullet open for many weeks. He supposes the gullet was opened by Mr. SMITH's directions. It was to put down a pipe to drain his land. Mr. SMITH said that he would have the work done within a week; there was a pipe there before, and he was cleaning it. In fact he was doing public service, and the county should pay him for it. Mr. SMYTH (sic) got till Wednesday to close up the gullet. THE WAY THEY'VE GOT IN THE ARMY Constable KERR a. Thomas WATSON A charge of assaulting complainant in the execution of his duty. Defendant was a recruit, and people of his class thought that before they went off, they might do anything with impunity. Sergeant TOOLE said that Defendant was enlisted by him and duly attested. He expected the order for being sent off with others to-morrow. He could not want him till Wednesday. Fined 5s. or a fortnight's imprisonment. ____________________________________________________________ DIED November 19, at Prospect, Belturbet, the wife of David Fielding JONES, Esq., of a son. MARRIAGES Nov. 20, in the Catholic Church of Anna, by the Rev. P. GILROY, C.C., John LATOURNELL, of Lakeview Cottage, Esq., to Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr. Bernard FITZPATRICK, of Belturbet. Nov. 13, at Drumreilly Catholic Church, West, by the Rev. Hugh WARD, C.C. Killina, Mr. Francis HORAN, nephew of the Rev. Francis MASON, P.P., to Miss Anne M'MORROW, both of the county Leitrim. DEATHS Nov. 13, after a tedious and painful attack of dysentery, Margaret, wife of Charles O'REILLY, formerly of Ballyhaise, Esq., and sister to the late Water(sic) Hugh O'REILLY, of Anna Abbey, Esq., Barrister-at-law. Nov. 8, at Painstown, county Meath, aged 90 years, Christopher KEAPPOCK, Esq., one of the last members of the Irish Volunteers. On the 19th instant, in Dublin, of water on the brain, Eliza, youngest daughter of the late Revd. Stuart SMITH, of Ballintemple, county Cavan, aged 13 years. ____________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT NOVEMBER 16, 1854 A MAN KILLED BY A BULL--A respectable farmer, Bernard CONLAN, of Culties, within a mile of Cavan, was preparing to bring his bull into the fair on Monday, when the animal attacked him, knocked him down, beat him, and injured him so that he died in the County Infirmary yester- day. CONLAN, we are told, held the bull by the horn all the time, and this alone prevented his immediate destruction; though upwards of sixty years of age, he was a man of great strength, as what we stated must leave clear enough. FUNERAL OF THE LATE M. J. BOYLE, ESQ., J.P., OF TULLYVIN--The remains of this lamented gentleman whose demise we briefly noticed in our last publication, were interred in the family vault, situate on the site of an ancient burial place within the precincts of Tullyvin Demesne, on Monday se'ennight. The funeral possession had a very imposing and unique appearance, being composed of almost all the magistrates and gentlemen, &c., of the neighbourhood, and a great number of the tenantry on the Tullyvin Estate, wearing scarfs and hat-bands, who preceeded the hearse, marching two and two in solemn silence; then came the carriages, gigs, jaunting cars, and other vehicles--the horse- men bringing up the rear--the hearse drawn by four horses, with sable housings, was followed by the chief mourners. Wm. M. BOYLE, Esq., of Tullyvin-house (the present proprietor of the estate), his brother, J. J. M. BOYLE, Esq., Charles BOYLE, Esq., J.P., Tanagh, brother, and Thomas COOTE, Esq., J. P., Brandrum, nephew to deceased. The two latter gentlemen who are Captains in the Monaghan militia served in the office of Sheriff for that county, as did the late Wm. M. J. BOYLE for that of Cavan, in the memorable year 1826. MR. BOYLE was a good landlord and a humane, but just magistrate, and is the last of forty other Grand Jurors of the county Cavan, his contemporaries who have preceded him, and gone to "that bourne where no traveller returns." Great merit is due to the Messrs. COONEY, of Cootehill, for the elegant and appropriate manner in which they conducted the funeral obsequies. _____________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT NOVEMBER 9, 1854 On Friday, the 3rd instant, a meeting of gentlemen assembled at the Imperial Hotel, Belfast, for the purpose of presenting an addrss to Dr. M'KNIGHT, late editor of the "Banner of Ulster", previous to his departure for Londonderry, to renew the editorshipship of the "Derry Standard", at which W. S. CRAWFORD, Esq., presided. DEATH OF M. J. BOYLE, ESQ. OF TULLYVIN--This lamented gentleman, after a lingering illness (disease of the liver), which he bore with exemplary patience, departed this life on Thursday last, at his residence, the Cottage, Cootehill ___________________________________________________________ BIRTHS The lady Olivia FITZPATRICK was safely delivered of a daughter, at the Vale, Bailieborough, on the 28th October. We are happy to say her ladyship and infant daughter are going on very well. On the 2d instant, at S. Upper Temple-street, Dublin, the lady of James HILL, Esq., of a son. MARRIAGES Nov. 1, in Moyard Church, county of Galway, Thomas F. EASTWOOD, Esq., Ardragoole, same county, to Maria Louise, eldest daughter of Abel OUGE, Esq., of Hayestown, House, County Dublin. ON the 1st instant, in Wellington-street, Presbyterian Church, Ballymena , by Rev. H. COOKE, D.D., L.L.D., Alexander M'DONALD, merchant, Glasgow, to Annie, eldest daughter of the late James GREEN, Ballymena. DEATH November 5, at No. 2, Mountjoy-place, aged 39, Mrs. Elizabeth P. KNIPE, widow of the Rev. Thomas F. KNIPE, formerly rector of Oldcastle, county Meath, and of Mount Nugent in this county. _____________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT NOVEMBER 2, 1854 DEATH On yesterday, of fever, at his residence, Denn Glebe House, Rev. Mr. NUGENT, for some years Rector of the parish. _____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS TO ANDREW MEASE, ESQ., M.D. An address from the Board of Guardians of the Cavan Union to Andrew MEASE, Esq., M.D., on his Retirement from the Office of Physician to the Workhouse Infirmary:-- We the Guardians of the Cavan Union, do express the regret with which we have received your Resignation, and to record our opinion of your conduct and character during the period that you have discharged the duties of Medical Officer to the Infirmary of this Workhouse. You were elected unanimously in March, 1849, and no misunderstanding, however trivial, has since occurred to prevent the greatest harmony and good feeling from existing between you and the Board. The Paupers committed to your charge have been treated with tenderness and care. In comfort and cleanliness your Infirmary would bear comparison with any similar establishment in the kingdom, and your Professional Skill is sufficiently tested by the small amount of mortality which has happened since your election...We, therefore, sincerely regret that the connection of nearly six years standing is about being dissolved, and hope that the new sphere of action which you have selected, may long be enjoyed by you in health, happiness, and prosperity.-- We are, Dear Sir, yours Faithfully, &c., &c., &c. Wm. SMITH, Chairman William HUMPHREYS Theophilus THOMPSON Robert ERSKINE John Albert NESBITT Samuel MOORE, William NORTON William FOSTER, junr. George NESBITT James KILROY William FOSTER, senr. John ROGERS John WARREN Thomas REILLY James M'CAFFREY Samuel Nixon KNIPE William Moore BLACK Robert FEGAN John LYONS John A. FARIS Patrick GAFFNEY Peter BRADY Bernard GAFFNEY Thomas STAFFORD Laurence LAMB William SPINKS Anthony KILROY Henry FARIS Robert BUCHANAN Hugh BRADY William BROWN George W. BELL Thomas HARTLEY Alexander BERRY ______________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project