29-8-1823 From the Times. As a convincing proof that people have arms still in their possession, the following fact occurred on Thursday. :-A woman was brought before J. Dempster, Esq, Magistrate at Nenagh, that morning, on a warrant, for absconding from her master's service, and carrying of several articles of wearing apparel. She said it was through malice her master had sworn information, and stated that she could tell where he had secreted his fire arms and sword at the time the Insurrection Act was proclaimed in these Baronies. Accordingly, Mr. Dempster sent the Sergeant of Police to make the necessary search, and expected an denial on the part of the accused; however the man was so astonished when the Police arrived at his house, within a mile and a half of Nenagh, in company with his late servant, that he confessed where they were, and which completely corroborated the testimony of the woman, viz, that they were buried in the kitchen garden, where they were found in a piece of timber he had artfully hollowed for the reception of the barrel, which is a good one, and a sword in good preservation. The lock he took out of the roof of the barn. Attempt at Assassination. On Wednesday evening, as John Stewart, Esq, of Dundrun, agent to Lord Hawarden, was returning on horseback from the town of Tipperary, mid-way between there and Dundrum, four assassins lay inside the ditch concealed, One of whom fired at him; on his returning back, a second shot was fired, but both fortunately without effect. Part of the wadding or the torn bushes struck Mr. Stewart in the face. The audacious attack took place within a few perches of two houses, nine of the inhabitants from which pursued and assisted in taking five people into custody. Had Mr. Stewart not turned back at the time, he would most probably have been murdered, as two more armed men were stationed about 60 yards in advance of those who fired. The places where the ruffians had stationed themselves for the perpetration of this crime were completely beaten down with their feet, and port holes were made through the hedge in four different places, with sods raised for their arms to rest on. Mr. John Scott of Rossmore, was with Mr. Stewart at the time of the attack and a man named Jerry Quinlan, who also had a narrow escape of being shot. This is the second attempt made to assassinate Mr. Stewart. On the same day, Mr. Michael Dwyer, of Coolacosane was fired on near Mandemount?, it is supposed in consequence of having taken some lands in that quarter last May from Lord Hawarden. Yesterday five prisoners, taken at the place of attack, were brought into Tipperary, under escort of the police, where the magistrates were to assemble yesterday at noon, to investigate the business. Clonmel Aug. 23rd. A King's messenger arrived in this town at 7 O'Clock yesterday morning with a respite from the Castle of Dublin, staying the execution of Michael Mara (Who was to be hanged this day) until the 1st. of Sept. next. The other unfortunate man, named Thomas Casey, will be executed this day, at the usual hour. (Clonmel Herald). Mary