Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVIII, Issue 4, 23 May 1890, Page 9

Irish News.

Antrim.— Thoma9 Hiegins, one of the survivors of the Light Brigade, who Tesided at Brookbill, near Lißburn, recently met his death by falling off a car. After passim; unscathed through a shower of leaden hail he perished by a fall from a car.

The remains of Mr. Biggar, M.P., were conveyed from London to Belfast, via Liverpool, in the steamer Dynamic. Accompanying the remains of the deceased gentleman on board were his sister, Miss K. Biggar, Belfast, and his son, Mr Biggar, solicitor, Dublin, and the following members of the Irish Parliamentary party: — M. McCartan, Richard Power, P. J. Power, W. J. Reynolds, John Pinkerton, Thomas O'Hanlon, and Jeremiah Jordan. T, M. llealy, Maurice Healy, and P. A. Chance, M.P.'s, also arrived in the city from Dublin for the purpose of attending the funeral. The landing took place at Donegal Quay where thousands were waiting to pay honour to the remains of a devoted son of Ireland. The remains lay in the Church of St. Patrick, which was draped. On either 6ide of the altar were the mottoes, " Pray for the soul of Joseph Biggar," and " Ireland mourns the loss of a faithful son." A solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated, after which the remains of the dead patriot were interred in Carmoney Cemetery.

Armagh. — James Lemon, of Markethill, was fined 40s for giving tartar emetic instead of tartaric acid to Miss Douglas as a cure for the " grip."

The Great Northern Railway Company have given Mr. McFarland, foreman printer in R. P. McWatter's establishment in Armagh, a sum of £750 compensation for his two daughters, who were killed in the disaster in June last.

Carlcw*— P. J. Conlan presided at the recent meeting of the Croppies' Memorial Committee, which wai numerously attended. A committee was appointed to confer with Borough Surveyor Byrne for surveying, levelling, and enclosing the grounds. P. McDonald was elected assistant secretary to Mr. Fenelon, who is finding the business getting heavier each day. This is a good Bign that the Croppies' Memorial is going to be a National gem.

Browne Clayton, of Browne's Hill, Carlow, sued Joseph, Patrick, Ellen, and Catherine Kinsella for possession of lands in Carlow and Chaplestown, with £500 profits of same during the time they were withheld. Justice O'Brien advised a settlement, and it was accepted: Browne to get possession, without cost o£ lawsuit ; the Kinsellas to be paid for all improvements made by them or their predecessors and allowed the value of the crops received by the landlord.

Cavan. — Peter Murtagh presided at the recent meeting of the Kill League, when a protest was made against the tyrannical conduct of M. J. Boyle, Tullyvin, in harassing his tenants with writß and excessive law co3ts.

Father Phillip King presided at the recent meeting of the Carrickallen League, and a reeulution of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr Biggar and the Irish party on the loss of a dear friend and faithful companion, who laboured unceasingly for Ireland, was passed. The members of the Cootehill League passed a resolution in the same strain.

Clare* — Thomas Cpllinan was recently arrested on suspicion of being concerned in an attack on the residence of Thomas Cassidy, a publican and National school teacher, at Carron, near Ballyvaughan, when, it is alleged, a shot was fired through the open door into the shop, fortunately without any injury to the inmates. The prisoner was brought before Henry de L. Willis at Ennis, but discharged.

At noontime recently a party of five men entered the house of Thomas Galvin, Bituate at Caherbanna, and demanded firearms from the occupants. Mr. Galvin was attending a meeting of the Ennis Gruardiima when the visit was paid his dwelling. No arms were in the house.

Proceedings have been instituted by Thomas Purcell, a farmer living at Bailymaley, near Ennis, against Sergeant Baggs and Constable Reid, for having unlawfully entered his house and assaulted him.

Cork* — An English minine company has furnished £50,000 to work the West Cork mines. Doctor English has been appointed medical officer to the mines, which are rich in some of the choicest minerals, as proved by two experts— mining engineers sent over from London to test them. The specimens they took with them to London yielded in analysis a large percentage of gold, silver, copper, and lead.

The cottages erected in Buttevant under the Labourers' Act were not given to men of that clasa by the Guardians, and in order to prevent a repetition the labourers of the district went into possession of six cottages without the sanction of the Board in order to have an investigation, but pave up possession when requested. John Sheehan, James Egan, Daniel Bheehan, Daniel Murphy, Cornelius Callaghan, and John Brien are the labourers.

A great many of the tpjants on the estate of Herbert R. O'Sullivan sent in proposals for the purchase of their farms at Clohina, Eahoona. East and West Gortanamil, Reioeraree, etc., which were accepted. The standard of value adopted is the poor law valuation, and the tenants' bid was 23 years' purchase. There are about 40 tenants on the estate, who, since tho adoption of the Plan of Campaign about two years ago, have not paid any rent, and a bitter struggle was imminent until the proposals for a purchase came from the owner of the estate.

There was much friction recently between police and people in Mitchelstown, which happily passed away without serious results, owing to the admirable forbearance of the people. W. J. Casey, National League Secretary, had some notices posted requesting farmers to send horses to New Tipperary, but the police tore them down. Mr. Casey immeiiately had the local bill-poster to replace them. The police tore down the posters aa often as they were put

up and threatened to arrest Mr. Casey, saying the bills were intimidatory. In the evening Mr. Casey and his friend again posted the notices.

Derry. — A meeting of the Maoosquin and Agbadowney Labourers' Association was held in the Parochial Hall, Macosquin. The chair was taken by Bey. Dudley Fletcher. Rev. James Stewart, Rector of Killowen, deliverel a very able and interesting address upon the condition of the labouring classes, during which he pointed out many weak points in the Labourers' Acts, which had rendered them almost useless. What the labourers' required were proper houses in which to rear their families in decency and security, so that they could go forth independent and off ar their services to the highest bidder.

Donegal.— Edward McGinley, an evicted tenant of the Olphert estate, has been served with two Coercion Act summonses. He ib charged in one with preventing certain buyers and dealers from bnying a pig from an Olphert tenant named Charles Gallagher at the fair of Falcarragb, because Gallagher paid his rent ; and in the second be is charged with intimidating the said Charles Gallagher for the same reason.

Sergeant O'Neill and Constables SmytD, McPhillips, and Gallagher, of Crossroads, Killygordon, recently seized in the townland of Balalt an immense quantity of wash, a still, still-head, and cooler. The still, which was unusually large, was of most singular construction. The bottom and sides were copper, while the remainder was composed of block tin. In addition to this there were two handles attached to it. These were to facilitate its removal in ca&e of emergency, as it frequently happened that smugglers were obliged to allow their " tackle " to fall into tha hands of the police, because they had neglected to provide a means of removing them in a heated state.

Down.— lt is stated that Mr. Parnell has nominated Mr. Knox, of Ards, a Protestant Home Ruler, as the late Mr. Siggar's successor for West Cavan.

Dublin. — Father Kelsh presided at the last meeting of the Killucan League. A vote of regret on the death of J. G. Biggar, M.P., was carried unanimously. A vote of protest was also passed against the cruel treatment of Father Kinsella and the Clongorey prisoners.

The amount received for the Tenants' Defence Fund has now reached the great sum of £46,590.

Fermanagh.- Father Brew presided at the meeting of the Irvinestown League recently held. A resolution expressing the deep regret felt by the members at the death of Mr. Biggar was paesed. The result of Mr. Campbell's action against Mr. Porter gave satisfaction to the members.

The natives ot Fermanagh residing in Glasgow, Scotland, recently heldj a reunion, at which Dr. Tanner, M.P., presided and delivered a patriotic speech to the men from the land of the Maguires.

Galway.— Martin McDonald, of Dunmore, has purchased the property adjoining Menlo, which contains marble quarries of a choice description, and intends developing the industry.

At the Woodford sessions recently an emergencyman, named McKeevor, employed on the Clanricarde estate, was summoned for being drunk at Woodford wbile having & loaded revolver in his possession. When arrested he threatened to shoot the policeman. McKeevor was fined £2 and 2s costs, which he handed to the petty sessions clerk.

Delegates from several branches of the League assembled in Tuam Town Hall recently to select a candidate for Poor Law Guardian for Milltown District, and Mr. Costelloeof Graigue Lodge was selected to contest the seat with Mr Flannery.

At a recent meeting of the Harbour Commissioners a letter was read from Alexander McCracken, Liverpool, intimacing h's intention to run weekly a steampacket service between Liverpool and Galway for the transit of goods and passengers.

Kerry. — At the last meeting of the Kanmare Guardians, Mr. Egan, R 0., handed in the following eviction notices : — The Marquis of Lansdowns v. John Bell, Mary Sullivan, Patrick Lehane, and W. Tullaybury, of Kenmare. Same against Michael Flynn, junior and senior, and others of Gerahnagoul, Bohane.

Kildare. — Henry O'Connor, of the Leinster Leader, was sentenced to two months' imprisonment by the Removables on a charge of publishing intimidating notices. The case was brought to the Superior Courts and the sentenced reversed. T. A. Dickson, M.P., is endeavouring to effect a settlement on the Luggacurran estate between Lord Lansdowoe and his tenants, who were evicted under the Plan of Campaign during the list thre* years. As a result of these efforts it is expected that proposals will shortly be made for effecting a settlement. An indignation meeting was held at Digby Bridge to condemn the conduct of the Government in arresting Father Kinsella. — Thomas Dunne, Ballysize, presided. The attendance was large and representative. Henry O'Connor proposed the following resolutions: — That we condemn the latest outrage on the Irish priesthood in the arrest of Father Kinsella the beloved and esteemed pastor of this parish, and that we express our admiration of the heroic conduct of our priest, who refused to be separated by the prison walls from his suffering people ; that we denounce the cowardly and vindictive behaviour of the police of the county of Kildare in wantonly and brutally attacking numbers of inoffensive and defenceless people to the disturbance of the public peace ; that we protest against the gross illegalities carried out in Clongorey in the name of law and order by the police authorities, who burglariously entered the houses of the tenants and arrested tradesmen engaged in a work of charity without even complying with the requirements of the law. Mr. Dawson seconded the resolutions, which passed unanimously. Denis Kilbride and Dr, Counsel addressed the meeting.

Kilkenny.— The reverend " criminal "in Kilkenny gaol waa visited by Most Rev. Dr. Brownrigg, Lord Bishop of Ossory, accom-

co R fi e : dd T Fa ? h VVa J 8h ' * d »" St - Mar y' 8 - His Lordship was n Ifo v 1 KlDßella m Splendid he!llth ™* q^e cheerprisoners * g C ° nCernmg the welfare of his fellowil , raisinsr up the a Imired structure town A tn tm fi nR ° f Monastei boise League was held at Fieldsden?' E fv VV g TR 'I Pr T T nt W " e : ~ Kev - HeDr y McK <*< rresiMu°SS johi Pm Commons, Tyllogue ; John Mullen, Jame Bha on '? ?" mmoDS . Jr ..Michael Boden, Michael Pillon, Drummanner' !£rp/5h rGVere ° hairmaD ' in « clear and convincing STdZ; P ?f /♦ h * *"?**** urgent reasons for showing a stronf S™ , A tle laDdord foe ' now tbat th « war was brought to death of 1 Mr° Rf; / T ° te ° f c r dolfcnce with the Irißh P ar ty on the S, f Mr ; Bl g^ ar was Paßsed,P a ßsed, also a voteef sympathy with Father Kinsella on his unjust arrest and imprisonment! Po fi t^n a^°T The Le f gUe in the parißh of Kinmore and barony of Oostelloe has been proclaimed by Balfour dwelling for two years, were seen by Sergeant Toole. twt, J?if r . be / 81On , a recent 'y. Head-Constable Cryan proved S P»t C v lm t y f ° Und a Blil1 ' in full workin g order, in the barn cLfen« T^fP^ ,° oDagler , agh - The y^d the still worm and -I have „£, ' a = ed woman - iD anawer to the Court, said : i«Z]i !! g f 8ay V yy ° Ur bonour - but that ifc ™*s mine. I never ShSiaSl \Lt7 c - I TH thßtfor the « Ood of health, and that is all I have to say, Sir (laughter). Mr. Home— l think by the Swffsr^' viu i8 cot the first you made - Fined - in the miti - B t^v Mea f ill# ~", At ? dcast!e Fair there was a very full supply of J^t\J f U atlendanc9 of b^er 8 , and an active business especially for springers and milch cows on account of the good At the conclusion of the ordinary business of the Kells Town bale D^aced U nd/r° h" ommißsl^r for the very handsome cut stone 11 It t d CrOBS at hls OWQ expense, and which added Sii?on a nSi O , egeaer ° 9ltyof Mr ' O'Farrall's li.c, in the cause of rf t°hrrmh mU ? h m °r^ f retUrDCd thftnks for the kind 'y «pre«ons thank, "rSeiS^." 8 H m> HC leally dld DOt eXpect BUcb a vote of Svnnr that S« addition to the old Cross, and would ask as a favour that his name would not be put on it TZV^Tf, b Jj h p l^ Ch - A -° lutioQ e^pressinglorrow at

«, i Q" een ' s . C °W«>ty.— At a recent meeting of the Mountme hcK League ale.tertromT. Harrington was read m relaifon to hadMS l7A^.pointing out .hat the principles of the League re S olut2 wl th y thß ° ther partlt ' 8 10 lh * q^stion. The follow! og STdeSdoH M an S ammouiily pabSed : ~ lhat we bereb y endors^ the decision of Mr Harrington, and consider the takin- of Mrs. Delaney a farm to be aa act of barefaced land-grabbing. ° Tp»anp a Farre !'y Presided at the recent meeting of Capetown KmSlk r^T o^era Present were :-P. Hughes. E. Purcell, A T iKi?; ad ' cn .M.Whyte.J.Whitmore, P. Byrne, P.Hughes, fhP T £ ?p ' i D - HaUlOD ' D - P - Condren, hon sec. Since the League was started there never was a larger or mo.c enthusiastic T fa e proclaiming oi the League inspired the people with a snd?nmt er " ina ';lonto; lonto on the work with redoubled energy clamat ona DOt Care a fig for Balfour or hlB P r °"

„= h Roscomm 011.— Mips King-Harman has instituted law pro2l^£ S T S t Ml^ hoodB ' 80hcltor > lor the of the title deeds of her fai her's Bockingham and Boyle estates.

immediately after the people of the parish be-an to pour in from all directions. Larp contingents came from Cullodda, Gurteen, Oloonloo. and Ballymote. There were fully 500 persons on the ground. The site was generously given by John Boy lan. Father the evictioD ' aud afc the completion

_ Tipperary.— Michael Cnsack, Drangan, has been impriaonea for three weeka for an alleged assault oa the Sheriff at the eviction of Mrs. Tobin, Mulhnahone. The branches in the pariahes of Patrick's Rock, Hoar Abbey, Brickindown, Ballysheehan, Erry, and St. John the Baptist, in the Barony of Middlethird, County Tipperary, has been proclaimed. J,r. Smith-Barry is still desolating Tipperary. A notice was recently served on the relieving officer that 55 families would soon be evicted from their holdings in the town. Another name has been added to the list of those who were done to death in prison under Balfour's Crimes Act process. Michael Oleary , a harness-maker, about 26 years of age, died recently. On September 5 last when the boy Heffernan was killed by the police Oleary was charged with being in the crowd, and sentenced to two months imprisonment, which he put up in Clonmel Gaol. He waa released in such an emaciated condition that his friends did not recognise him, and on reaching home took to his bed, from which he never rose. Much and sincere sympathy is felt for his poor father and mother.

There was an immense gathering of Tipperary men in Ballina and Boher districts recently. Father Maher, president of the League branch presided. Resolutions were unanimously passed expressing indignation at the cruel and inhuman treatment perpetrated on John L>aly and other Irish prisoners confined for political offences in English gaos, and thanking the people of Ballina, Boher, Portroe, and Bally william, County Tipperary, for their generous aid in sending 53 horses to Lacken Milla. near the town of Tipperary (a distance of over 33 miles) to remove Denis Hanley's machinery to Ballyartella Mills, near Nenagh.

Waterford.— The late Mr. Biggar bequeathed the beautiful residence of Butlerstown Castle for the use of the priest officiating at Butlerstown. &

Mick Walsh, of Strad bally, who grabbed an evicted farm owned by a widow, has been compelled by the Stradbally League to compensate the poor woman with the sum of £38. A singular scene was witnessed in Ballyduff Church recently. Police Sergeant Bouchier attended last Mass, and when ha took hia seat all on that side of the church left and went to the other Tha policeman had half the church to himself. Father Power presided at the recent meeting of the Dungarvan League. A member named Foley, a cattle dealer, was expelled for taking an evicted farm, formerly held b/ a man named Kelly James Fitzgerald Ryan was also expelled for supplying grabbers. A resolution condemning E. Terry for grabbing Michael Boyle's farm was passed.

nu T u e *? rmal opening of the new pulpit in St . Saviour's Dominican Church, Waterford, recently took place. The ceremonies were very impressive. The inauguration sermon was preached by Father Blattery. The pulpit is a beautiful piece of workmanship in marble, and is in harmony with the general grandeur of the church.

WeStJMeatll.--It is in contemplation to start a workingmen s club. The want of such a club has been long felt in Moate, and will receive support and encouragement from .Rev. Canon Kearney. A room where the working classes could assemble in the evenings for readings, recitations, and discussing labour questions would prove of great advantage. Tha Moate people of late have been successful in any movement they have undertaken, such, for example as the new fairs, the annual race meeting, the football club, etc, and theie can be little doubt a workingmen's club would also be made a succes".

Wexford- At ihe meeting of the Enniscorthy District Council of the League.held recently, the conduct of Mr. Maher, Balinkeele, in his connection with the Clongoroy tenants, was fully considered by the assembled delegates. Eventually a resolution was unanimously carried condemning the harsh and cruel treatment to which the Clongorey tenants have been subjected at the handu of Mr Maher, and pledging themselves to obstruct the races as Jong as Mr. Maher's name is on the committee list.

B. Mordaunt, Callentra ; William P. Doyle, and Gregory Kavanagh, Coolgreany, received an enthusiastic welcome bonus recently on their release from an imprisonment of seven months under the Coercion Act. After a meeting had been held in Craanford, Mr. Mordaunt was taken possession of by the people of Monamohn, and was received by his old friends of the district with hearty con. gratulatims. Tar barrels were lighted at the bead of th« village, and the police cut a sorry figure in trying to extinguish them. They were, however, re-Hghted by the people. There was great demand for horses at the last Enniscorthy Fair. Anyone having a saleable animal had a ready market and got a price exceeding previous anticipations. The supply was not so great as at former faiis, aud by the evening very few remained unsold. Mr. Staples, Rathgarvey, sold a chestnut mare for £70 ; Mr. Murphy, Carnew, sold a bay horse for £75 ; John Wbitford, Enniscertby, sold a bay mare for £60 : Mr. McLouphlin, Dear Gorey, sold a bay horse for £.100. These purchases were effected by Mr. O'Brien, the Limerick horse-dealer, and the animals were recommended to him bj Thomas McDonald, hia Enniscorthy agent. "Wicklow.— Mr. Parnell has received numerous expressions of regiet at, Mr. Biggai's death from public bodies and private individuals.

Though the entrance by sea to Arklow is considered dangerous from saudy accumulations yet the enterprise and spirit of its inhabitants have considerably increased its business. Some years ago it was little better than a fishing village, but is now an important and flourishing small town. The Earl of Carys.fort erec ed a to«n hall capable of accommodating 1500 people. The Town Commiscioners administer the affairs of the town, Tee population ia about 4777,