BALLINA CHRONICLE Ballina, Co. Mayo Wednesday, October 16, 1850 MARRIED. On Monday, the 14th instant, in the Parish Church of Kilcommon, Belmullet, by the Rev. Mr. Lees, Jane Adelaide, second daughter of Robert R. Savage, Esq., of Bangor, to Mr. Michael Gallagher, of Coolamore. DEATHS On Friday, 4th inst., at Rose Cottage, Westport, Lieut. Peter O'Malley, aged 67, of the South Mayo Militia, the youngest son of the late Owen O'Malley, Esq., of Burrishoole, and cousin of the late Gen. [?] O'Malley, and Sir Samuel O'Malley of Kilboyne. The deceased has left a widow and a large family. On the 6th inst., at Cullane, Francis Fenell, Esq., for 40 years a J.P. of the county of Mayo. At Michael's Grove, Brompton, Elizabeth, wife of Eneas MacDonnell, Esq. EX OFFICIO GUARDIANS The following are the ex-officio Guardians of this Union [Ballina] for the ensuing year: - Colonel F.A.K. Gore- Belleek Manor Edward Howley, Esq., Belleek Castle Captain W. Atkinson, Rehins Captain John Knox, Greenwood Park William Malley, sen, Esq., Ballina Henry Wm. Knox, Esq., Netley Park. Thomas Paget, Esq., Knockglass William Gardiner, Esq., Cloonagh John Bourke, Esq, Ballina William Symes, Esq., Ballina Arthur Ormsby, Esq., Curimbla Mervyn Pratt, Esq, Enniscoe Edward Orme, Esq., Ballycorroen Thomas G. Bourke, Esq., Richmond John Walsh, jun, Esq., Castlehill Major J.F. Knox, Mountfalcon Annesley Knox, Esq., Rappa Castle James K. Gore, Esq., Broadlands T. Jones, Esq., Castletown and Ardnaree James V. Jackson, Esq., Caramore Lord Arran, Saunderscourt. DIABOLICAL OUTRAGE - On the night of Sunday last, some miscreants posted a threatening notice on the house of Mr. Wood, an English gentleman residing at Tallagh, within a short distance of Belmullet. They afterwards set fire to his haggard, which, we have been informed, was totally consumed. Government has offered a reward of £100 for the apprehension of the ruffians concerned in this wanton and unprovoked attack on an unoffending gentleman. We trust the vigilance of the Constabulary of that remote district will speedily bring the perpetrators to justice. CASTLEBAR UNION - At the last meeting of the Guardians of this Union, Ignatius Kelly, Esq., was appointed Solicitor to the Board, having a majority of two over Mr. Myles Jordan, the only other candidate. THE HARVEST - Several farmers have sustained very considerable loss in the grain crops which unfortunately they were unable to gather home before the late high winds and rain. The potato blight seems to have been entirely stayed but in many instances the potatoes which were planted late have not grown to the full size. THE CONSTABULARY - Constable Phibbs, for some years in charge of the Ardnaree party of Constabulary, has been removed to Coolany, in the county of Sligo. Phibbs has been generally esteemed as a most active and efficient officer while at the Ardnaree station and we believe his removal to Coolany to be a preparatory step towards his promotion, which no man in the service better deserves. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/