"The Anglo Celt" Cavan; Thursday, August 19, 1852 HOME CIRCUIT Guildford, Thurday, Aug 5. (Before Lord Chief Justice JERVIS and a special Jury.) GRIFFITHS v. de L'ESPINASSE and another This case, which was one of an extraordinary nature, was commenced to-day, and after occupying the court until past six o'clock it was adjourned. Mr. M. CHAMBERS, Q.C., Mr. DAWSON and Mr. LUSH, were for the plaintiff; Sergeant SHEE, Mr. BRAMWELL, Q.C., and Mr. WILLES were for the defendant. The declaration alleged that the plaintiff, who sued by her next friend, (her uncle,) being a young girl, had been placed in the charge of the defendants, who were the principal and deputy lady-superior of a Roman Catholic establishment at Norwood; and that they undertook to provide her with proper food and nourishment and other necessaries, and it then went on to allege that, in breach of that undertaking, the defendants had neglected to provide proper food; that they had worked her beyond her strength, and that they had improperly confined and otherwise ill-treated her; the consequence of which was that she became very ill and distempered in her body, and eventually lost the sight of one eye. The defendants pleaded, first not guilty; secondly, that they were not the managers of the establishment in question; and also, that the plaintiff had not been placed in the establishment for the purposes and in the manner mentioned in the declaration. The trial continued for three days, and resulted in a verdict for the defendants. The evidence is too voluminous for our columns. Death of Mrs. Lalor SHEIL. - We deeply regret to announce the death of Mrs. Sheil, relict of the Right Hon. R. L. Sheil, which occurred on the 4th inst., at Leghorn. The remains of this lamented lady are expected over about the end of the month and will be interred at the family burial-place, a ___ Orchard, near Templemore. GOOD NEWS FOR CAVAN! Discover of a Coal Mine. A few days ago as a farmer near Kilnaleck was making a pit, he alighted unexpectedly upon a coal mine at the depth of six feet from the surface of the earth. A portion of the coal, which is very easily got at, has since been raised, and a specimen of it forwarded to us by Anthony KILROY, Esq., Omard, which any one who calls may see at this office. The coal, which is of the Anthracite kind, is peculiarly clear and sparkling. The mine is on the property of Mr. BREDIN, who holds under the see of Kilmore. It is situate in the townland of Kill, about 8-1/2 miles from the town of Cavan and ¾ of a mile from Kilnaleck. This discovery must add materially to the wealth and prosperity of the county Cavan. It will give an impulse, unknown before, to manufactures, and in every way be of immense service. We anticipate a speedy rise in the value of the Cavan Gas Company's shares. Before making any suggestions as to the opening and working of the mine, it is advisable to see what the proprietor will do; but certainly the work should be undertaken and carried on by Irishmen, and if possible, by Cavan people. THE EARL OF LANESBOROUGH. Since this justly admired nobleman and his amiable Countess returned to their estates in Cavan, the tenantry have had one unbroken scene of rejoicing. To-day a large party, numbering uupwards of 1,000, dined at Lanesborough Lodge, Belturbet, on the invitation of the Earl and Countess. We will give the particulars in our next. It is to be regretted that these reunions are not more frequent generally, as they would tend to break down prejudices and unite landlords and tenants in all struggles for their mutual advantage and the benefit of the common weal. MURDERS. - We regret to say that we have been informed upon good authority of two men having lost their lives by violence in this county within the last few days. We forbear mentioning all we have heard until better acquainted with the particulars. The first case occurred at Coronary, between Killeshandra and Arvagh, when a man named PRUNTY was killed by a near relative in a squabble about the mearing of their farms. The other case happened on the borders of the county, when two men quarreled about the Longford election; the one struck the other on the head with a hammer - the blow caused immediate death. It seemed the deceased took an active part on behalf of the Conservative candidate - hence the cause of dispute. The late Miss Disset, of Stranorlar has, with wise discrimination, bequeathed the sum of 12£ to the Priests' Protection Society, which the directors have lodged in the bank, in the name of the trustee, to the credit of the legacy fund. - Herald The Senior commenced his duty on Wednesday, at the Custom-house, Dublin, as successor to Mr. Ball, M.P., ex-poor-law inspector. Six second class inspectors in Ireland are to be appointed next week. Three out of the seven convicts who effected their escape out of the gaol at Ennis, on the morning of the 29th ult., have been arrested by the constabulary of the Kildysart district. Their names are Philip KEARNEY, Patt KEAN, and E. MESKEL. On Saturday his excellency the Lord Lieutenant received a deputation from the ex-paymasters of police, who were harshly deprived of their offices last year without any retiring annual allowance. His excellency generously subscribed to the proposition. Sub-Inspector COMYN, while stationed at Sligo, obtained leave of absence for a few months, and emigrated to America last year. Having returned from New York, he was transferred by the Inspector-general to Outerard, but was discharged on the 9th inst. without pension or gratuity, and has been replaced by Sub Inspector PHILLIPS from Cavan. Head Constable TAFFY, who has been stationed at Dromore, was discharged a few days ago, on a pension of 38£. Per annum. COOTEHILL PETTY SESSIONS Saturday, Aug. 14, 1852. - William PURCELL, a pensioner, and who is stationed as gate-keeper at the Town lodge leading to Bellamont Forest House, was summoned before the bench, for having, on the previous Wednesday, appeared drunk in the streets and uttered offensive party cries, such as cursing the Pope, &c. Sub-constable BAILEY proved the complaint, and on the Bench asking Purcell what he had to say for himself, he confessed he was drunk on the day referred to, but that it was his first offence and hoped the court would deal leniently with him, on which he was fined sixpence and costs. Many persons in Cootehill are much dissatisfied with the decision of the Bench on this occasion, and think such a nominal punishment is not at all commensurate with that due to so grave an offence. They cannot help contrasting the decision of the bench on this occasion with that on a former occasion, when a respectable farmer named SMITH, a voter of this county, and who gave a plumper for Tenant Right, was summoned by the police for being drunk ad was fined five shillings and costs, although three or more very respectable gentlemen swore he was not drunk on the occasion alluded to, but had taken some refreshment in the way of drink, and the police themselves were obliged to admit he was not drunk, but merely under the influence of drink. Now on this occasion, when the charge has been fully proven and admitted, a fine the most nominal has been imposed, whereas on the other, although the case was one that admitted of the greatest doubt, the heaviest fine the law allowe! d was imposed. County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project