19-7-1837 From the Tipperary Constitution. Tipperary Tranquillity:-Our radical neighbours argue that Tipperary is getting tranquil; as an instance of the species of tranquillity under which our hopeful county calmly reposes, we need only mention that upwards of £500 is sought for, by presentments, at the ensuing assizes for compensation for losses caused by the midnight legislation of the "fine peasantry" since last assizes, in the shape of houghing of cattle, burning of dwelling houses, etc. From such tranquillity may God preserve us. On Wed. the annual fair of Gacetown (in this county) was held. Rumour being afloat for many days previous that the Hickies and Mahers, two hostile factions long existing in this county, were respectively making active preparations to decide there, by pitched battle, which would from henceforth have the government of the other, the civil authorities took the necessary precautions to have a strong military force in attendance. Accordingly at an early hour we beheld "the old castle yard" occupied by a party of the 19th Regiment from Killenaule, under Lt. Walsh, and the police from the neighbouring stations, under chief constable Pinchin. Matters passed off quietly until a late hour, when the forces were beginning to retire , but no sooner was this noted by the parties than they fiercely commenced their intended battle, when according to custom the air was darkened by flying stones, the military being now called, after many unsuccessful attempts, they restored peace, being compelled to load with ball-catridge, and having captured some dozen of the belligerents. It is awful to conjecture what the consequences might have been, had it not been for the active exertions of the civil and millitary forces. Mary