CAVAN WEEKLY NEWS, Friday, December 8, 1876 MARRIAGE. Morrow AND Morrison - December 6, at Peter's Church, Dublin, by the Rev. Duncan CRAIG, D.D., assisted by the Rev. Morgan W. JEBETT, William Morrow, of Clare House, Balljamesduff, to Lizzie, second daughter of William Morrison, of Stephen's green, Dublin. DEATHS. WILSON - On 29th November, at Cavan Infirmary, Mary Anne, second daughter of the late Thomas Wilson, of Drumbran, aged 22. Deceased was much respected by a large number of friends, who mourn her loss. WEIR - December 1, at the Parsonage, Iack, Isabella Anne, the beloved wife of the Rev. E. M. Weir, and eldest daughter of the late John MURRAY, Esq., of Marlfield, aged 36 years. CONSOLIDATED CHAMBER - Friday. Mr. Justice LAWSON sat in the Queen's Bench Chamber on Friday last, and disposed of motions for the three law courts. Simpson v. Lundy This is an action of libel brought by a Presbyterian clergyman against members of his own session for alleged libel in a memorial forwarded to the presbytery of Baillieborough complaining of his conduct in reference to matters connected with the administration of the Church funds. The subject of the libel was also alleged to be contained in letters sent to Mr. SHIRLEY and the Rev. Hugh HANNA. Mr. MONRO obtained liberty to plead no libel, a traverse of the defamatory sense imputed, and please of justification and privilege. LOCAL NEWS. The second of the course of Advent lectures, in the Old Church, Kilmore, will be delivered on next Wednesday, by the Rev. Joseph POTTER, Rector of Drumlese. Divine Service will commence at half-past six p.m. BAILLIEBOROUGH YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. - The members of the above Association met on Wednesday, the 29th ult., in the Parochial School-house - Thomas CHAMBERS, Esq., in the chair. Scripture subject - Heb. 1, 2. A recitation was given by Mr. H. ARMSTRONG. A debate concerning the advantage of a railway to Baillieborough was then opened by Mr. R. GIBSON in the affirmative, who was opposed by Mr. J. COLEMAN. After a lengthened discussion the affirmative was carried. A motion was brought forward by the Rev. J. W. TAYLOR and W. B. FAUSSETT, Esq., respecting the opening of a reading room in Bailieboro'. The further consideration of the motion was postponed till January next. THE MURDER OF CONSTABLE O'BRIEN. Dublin, Tuesday. At the Commission of Oyer and Terminer in Green-street to-day, before Mr. Baron FITZGERALD, the hearing of the case was resumed in which Sub-Constable Patrick KAVANAGH was charged with the wilful murder of Constable John O'BRIEN, at Tillystown, near Bray, on the 18th of October. Mr. CURREN summed up for the defence, contending that the prisoner was insane at the he committed the deed. Mr. O'Brien, Q.C., having replied, Baron Fitzgerald summed up, and the jury found that the prisoner was labouring under temporary insanity when he committed the crime. The prisoner was ordered to be detained in custody during her Majesty's pleasure. CAVAN PETTY SESSIONS. - Monday (Before W. BABINGTON and J. FAY, Esqrs.) Sub-Inspector HAYES charged Mary Anne McDERMOTT with concealing the birth of her child. Adjourned. Ellen FITZPATRICK was sent to gaol for a month, and a number of persons were fined for drunkenness. THE LATE REV. JOHN KING, BILLISSIS. The remains of the Rev. John KING, of Billisses, in the Presbytery of Bailieboro', were on Tuesday committed to the grave. All the ministers of the Presbytery were present with the exception of two, who were unavoidably absent. The funeral was largely attended by all denominations, as Mr. King was deservedly held in high esteem by all. The Rev. James MISKELLY read a short portion of Scripture in the house, and prayed. The remains were then brought to the church, where Mr. King had for almost forty years preached the Gospel with no uncertain sound. Rev. R. H. CLARKE, of Ballyjamesduff, ascended the pulpit, sung a portion of the 90th Psalm, read a few verses relative to the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ, concerning which he made some lucid and touching remarks thereby illustrating the ministry of Mr. King. The Rev. T. R. WHITE, of First Bailieboro', next took his place in the pulpit and said - It is my mournful duty, my dear friends, to say a few words relative to our dear departed friend, who, on Friday morning last, entered upon his rich and glorious reward. Mr. King was a native of the County Monaghan, born at Ballybay sometime in the year 1790. He received his education from the late Rev. James MORELL, father to the present Mr. Morell, of Ballybay, for whom, until his death, he entertained the highest feeling of regard. His first place in the ministry was Ballyjamesduff. He went there as assistant to the late much respected Mr. KENNEDY, and married his daughter. While in Ballyjamesduff he established a mission station, three miles distant, at Billisses, and for years preached in what was called the old Orange Hall before the people of Billisses were established into a separate congregation. When organised into such they gave him a call, and he accepted it. Between Ballyjamesduff and Billisses in the same locality he was more than half a century in the ministry - eleven years assistant in the former, and thirty-nine years minister of this congregation. The duties of his calling in both places he discharged effectually, faithfully, and affectionately, and now at the close of fifty years in the service of a loving Master, he has resigned his charge into the hands of the Good Shepherd, that he may feed his sheep and lead his lambs by other lips and under other care. And may God bless the instruction to their eternal welfare. In addition to the duties of his congregation, he has, during almost the whole period of his ministry, conducted an English and classical school, and the affection that expiated towards him in the minds of his pupils and their parents is something very remarkable. I shall not soon forget the effect that the news of his death created among such in my own district, deep sorrow, and a flood o tears. Last Saturday fortnight he gave his last lessons in school. Mr. King was a student and a scholar. A very striking trait in his character was his love for church extension. He was the man, when an assistant in Ballyjamesduff, who established this congregation. Since that time, joined by other congregations, he has warmly and energetically aided in the establishment of seven others, viz., Cavan, Drumkeeran, Killucan, Longford, Glassleck, Loughmourne and Kells. While he was thus actively engaged abroad, he never neglected his pastoral duties at home. Let him once see his duty, and I believe, fearless and regardless of consequences, no earthly power could change him. The remains were carried from the church by his sorrowing committee, and placed in the grave, after which the Rev Thomas JOHNSTON, of Second Bailieboro' prayed "When a great man dies, For years beyond our ken, The light he leaves behind him lies Upon the paths of men." -Witness. (Cavan County Newspaper Transcription Project)