ANGLO CELT -- September 20, 1855 CAVAN MILITIA - PRESENTATION OF COLOURS. Tuesday last, the 18th instant, being the day appointed for presenting their new colours to the force, lately organised in this county, the ceremony came off on that day. The morning was most propitious, and at an early hour this town was thronged with carriages and other conveyances which were after bringing their quota to the scene of general interest. It wads market-day also, and the persons who came in to do their necessary business largely swelled the gathering. At three o'clock, P.M., the event was to come off, and by that hour the streets were literally deserted, those who had crowded them a short time before having betaken themselves to the place, where the militia, under arms, were waiting to receive the honour which was to be conferred upon them. They stood ranged in a large field, belonging to Theophilus THOMPSON, Esq., J.P., the use of which that gentleman kindly gave for the occasion. No spot could have been better adapted for the purpose, situated as it wa! s between two leading roads from Cootehill and Belturbet, and bounded by them, so that either served as a most convenient stand for spectators who would not, or could not, get ingress into the field. Then green hills overhung it to the right and left, and upon them sauntered or reclined innumerable persons, anxious to be observers of all that passed, while Mr. THOMPSON's garden supplied a most desirable look-out place to a great many ladies and gentlemen who had access to it. In the centre of the field itself - which was as densely filled as it could well be, if the men were to be allowed sufficient space for going through their evolutions - a platform, capable of accommodating 100 persons, tastefully carpetted(sic) and hung with crimson cloth, was erected. When three o'clock came it was already filled by a most respectable and fashionable concourse of ladies and gentlemen; nor did it contain all the fashion and respectability, for a great number found seats in the carriages which were scattered over the field, and much a larger number contented themselves standing, and having under their feet the rich carpeting(sic) of the grass. In the assemblage we observed, amongst other Ladies, the Countess of BECTIVE, the Countess of LANESBOROUGH, Lady FANNY LAMBaRT, Lady OLIVIA FITZPATRICk, Lady Catherine SAUNDERSON, the Misses LESLIE, the Hon. Misses FITZGERALD, Mrs. DELAP, Drumkeen; Mrs. DICKEY, Belfast; Mrs. and Miss SCOTT, Belturbet; Mrs. W. P. MOORE, Mrs. and the Misses HUMPHRYS, Mrs. White VENABLES, Mrs. and the Misses ROE, Mrs. and Miss HILL, Mrs. JOHNSTON, Mrs. William A. MOORE, Mrs. M. FARRELL, the Misses GALLOGLY, Mrs. and Miss BRICE, Mrs. and the Misses HUNT, Mrs. and the Misses WINDER, Miss BOOTH, the Misses TULLY, the Misses MOORE, Mrs. Capt. PHILLIPS, Mrs. MOORE, The Rocks, Crossdoney; Mrs. James BURROWES, Mrs. HANCOCK, the Baroness DE THURON, Miss KEMP, the Misses LOUGH, Miss O'BRIEN, Miss HAGUE, Miss FINEGAN, Miss MURRAY, the Misses PAR, the Misses ARMSTRONG, Mrs. CAFFREY, Mrs. DUFF, (a few more names, unreadable) , &c. Amongst the gentlemen were, beside the Officers in the Militia, who appeared in full dress, Major LAMBART, Beaupare (Beauparc?); Henry CODDINGTON, Esq., Oldbridge; William HUMPHREYS, Esq., Ballyhaise; _________ WINTER, Esq., Rev. A. HOGG, Rev. John O'REILLY, Rev. W. M'AULEY, Rev. W. P. MOORE, Rev. John GAFFNEY, Rev. Mr. WINDER, Rev. Wm. M. WILKINS, John REILLY, Esq., Butlersbridge; George GALLOGLY, Esq., Doctor BABINGTON, W. NAPIER, Esq., R. J. CUMMING, Esq., J.P., Edward PLUNKETT, Esq., Dunowen; Captain Clifford, Bawnboy; Rev. E. W. VENABLES, Redhills; James BURROWES, Esq., Lisnamandra; the Hon. H. ANNESLEY, James FAY, Esq., Rev. P. MAGINNESS, W. A. MOORE, Esq., Charles B. HANCOCK, Esq., the Baron DE THURON, John ARMSTRONG, Esq., George CARMICHAEL, Esq., Dublin; Robert ERSKINE, Esq., J.P., Rev. Mr. HUNT, Virginia; Wm. HAGUE, Esq., Charles HILL, Esq., Rev. Mr. STONE, Colonel TAYLOUR, Major DIXON, Lord LANESBOROUGH, Joseph STOREY, Esq., J.P., &c., &c. The colours, upon which were inscribed the words "Cavan Militia," surrounded by a wreath, beautifully executed, exhibiting the shamrock, rose and thistle, entwined and surmounted with a crown, were placed beside the Countess of Bective, who stood in the front of the platform; and, when the proper moment arrived, her Ladyship handed them to the senior ensigns, Messrs. ANDERSON and HEARNE, who advanced and received them on bended knee. Her Ladyship read, at the same time, in a distinct and beautifully modulated voice the following ADDRESS. Cavan Militia, it is with since (sic) pleasure that I have the honour of presenting you with these colours. Your fine appearance on parade to-day, so creditable to you, considering the short time you have been embodied, would in itself inspire me with a well-grounded hope that you will never disgrace them, and I am happy to say that it is the opinion of several old officers, well qualified to judge, that the present state of the regiment is in the highest degree creditable to both officers and men. This, however, is nothing more than might be expected from the County of Cavan. The Cavan militia, when formerly embodied, were second to none in the service for good conduct in the camp and for courage in the field. From what I have seen to-day, and, still more, from the fact that since you have been called together, you have enjoyed the regard and respect of those amongst whom you have been quartered, I have no fear that you will disgrace the old traditions of the regiment. ! With confidence then I commit these colours to your keeping, satisfied that should your country require your services every man in the regiment will do his duty. The Right Hon. The Earl of BECTIVE, as Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment, returned thanks for the honour that day conferred on the force, which he there represented, and he assured her Ladyship that they would guard their colours with a jealous care and prove themselves, in maintaining them, inferior to no other regiment. He and they were grateful for her Ladyship's testimony to their good conduct, and it would be, he declared, their study wherever they were quartered to deserve and preserve the same character. His Lordship, having concluded, called for three cheers for the Queen, which were heartily given, while the band struck up the National Anthem. The men then went through their evolutions in a masterly way and to the admiration of all who saw them, after which they retired from the field. A sumptuous dejeuner was provided in the Court House, and was partaken of by a large and most fashionable party. In the evening a ball came off in the same place, which must have been a magnificent thing, judging from the number of carriages that made their way to it, but we have no further knowledge of the matter. (SAIL FROM DUNDALK QUAY). SEPTEMBER Friday, 21st at 6 o'clock Evening. Saturday, 22nd at 7 o'clock Evening. Tuesday, 25th at 9 o'clock Night. Friday, 28th at 11 o'clock Night. Saturday, 29th at 11 o'clock Night. (And extra sailings, as may be required.) FROM LIVERPOOL TO DUNDALK. (Sails from Clarence Dock Basin. SEPTEMBER Saturday, 22nd at 7 o'clock, Evening. Monday, 24th at 9 o'clock, Night. Wednesday, 26th at 10 o'clock, Night. Saturday, 29th at 11½ o'clock, Night. (And extra sailings, as may be required.) Fares; -- Cabin (including Steward's Fee), 10s.; Steerage and Deck; 4s. Return Cabin Tickets, available for 14 days, but not transferable, 15s. Goods and Cattle to be alongside Four Hours before the time of Sailing. The Company will not be responsible for loss of damage sustained by Live Stock. The Magnificent New Iron Steam-Ship, "Earl of Erne," now being built by Messrs. Robert Napier and Sons, Glasgow, will shortly be placed on the Station. For further particulars, apply to the Agents, JAMES METGR(sic), 35, Water-street, Liverpool, Wm. M'MASTER, Steam Packet, Quay; Dundalk, Dundalk, 1st September, 1855. MARRIAGES September 11, in Cooclock (Coclock?) Church, James WALSH, Esq., of Westland-row, youngest son of the late James WALSH, Esq., of Cavan, to Catherine Eleanor, youngest daughter of the late George JOHNSTON, Esq., of Greyfield, in the county of Sligo. On Tuesday, the 4th Sept. inst., in Ballymaghugh(Ballymachugh?) Church, by the Rev. Matthew WEBB, Robert WOOD, Esq., of Heath Lodge, Clouleham(Clonleham?), Ballyheelan, to Sarah, eldest daughter of Thomas LSHEY(sic), Esq., Drumessoy(Drumesey?), Ballyheelan. 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