Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser from Dublin, Dublin, Ireland • 3

THE FREEMAN'S THIM'DAl, 1863. would give hundreds ol thousands of pounds, and it was lamentable to see that these great natural advantages were not turned to account. He hoped to see tho day Galway would participate in tha benefits of the trade and manufacture of Belfast. At the conclusion of the toasts dancing was commenced to the music of an excellent band belonging to the town, and was kept up with little cessation till morning's dawn. THE GALWAY PACKET STATION.

(fkom ouk reporter.) Galway, Wednesday. The town has been a scene ol excitement and general rejoicing for the last two davs, and the visitors from Dublin. Belfast, Lieburu, Lu'rgan, have vied with the townspeople in the expression of sincere gratification and in participation in the rejoicings on the renewal ol the postal service with America via Galway. Last night there were two bigMy successful festive displays. The ball at Kilroy'a Hotel, to celebrate the sailing of the Hibornia, was most influentially attended, and was one of the most agreeable assemblages of the kind known here for some time.

The spacious rooms at Kilroy's are, perhaps, the most celebrated ia Ireland as the scene of brilliant assemblages of rank and fashion for such delightful amusement as that of last night. This ball was conducted in a manner becoming the high character of the GRAND REVIEW AT THE CURRAGH. Yterday a.grandreviewof all ths troops at Newbridge and.atithe-camp of the Cnrragh took place in presence otihis Excellency, the Earl of Carlisle. The troops were marched from their quarters at nine o'clock, and formed. in contiguous columns.

They consisted of the lOthj 12tb, 32nd, 45th, 20th, 81th and 80th regiments of infantry, in two brigades undei the command of Major General the Hon. A. Gordon and Colonel Preston of the 4Eth regiment. The cavalry consisted of the 10th, lltb, and Ifilh Hussars under tha command iof Major General Key. There wore also present two batteries Royal Horse-Artillery, and one battery of the Royal Artillery ander the command of Colonel Phllpotta.

His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant left the King's- i bridge terminus by the quarter to nine o'clock 1 He was accompanied by the Hon. MIssob Lascellea; and Mr. LasoeUes, Archdeacon and Mies Creyka, Walter-Creyke, Captain Claude Lascelles. A.D.C. in waiting, Bis BseUeney arrived at the Kildare atatlon shortly, after teu o'clock, where he vtbb by a squadrons ol the lflth Hussars, which accompanied him to the He was met by Major-General Ridley, the-commanding officer, and a brilliant staff.

A royal 8f lute of twenty-one guns wsb fired as his Excellency approached, and the royal standard was hoisted. Hir Excellency, attended by Major-Gen, Ridley, rode down the line in front and rear. Tha troops proceeded to meets the enemy, which was composed of the 10th regiment- 1 of infantry, a company of the Royal Engineers wearing groat coatsi the 4th Hnasars, and a battery of Royal Artillery, all stationed at the eastern side of theencampraent, near the rifle butts, under the command of Colonel Longden, of the 10th Regiment. The troops supposed to be the British army found the enemy strongly posted, and heavy cannonading and brisk Bring commenced, which was vigorously replied to. In consequence of a series of flank movements, the-ensmy had to fall back in good order, but again fidvanoed under the tire of their guns, and our army had to fall back in their tarn, and take up their original position.

Preparations were being made for the grand deddN; enarS When orders Jwere issued to eease firing, and the mock encounter ended in a drawn battle. Tbe troops marched past at quick time to their, respective His Excellency and the viceregal party were entertained at a sumptuous dejeuner by Colonel Ponsonby and the officers of the 12th Regiment. His Excellency and suite arrived in town by the 3.45 p.m. train, and proceeded to tho Viceregal Lodge. MCNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

TO TUB EDITOR OF THE FREEMAtf; Sir Each of the fifteen wards in the borough of Dublin will have to elect a town councillor on tbe 25th November next. All Liberals wishing to have their votes on that important should pay at least the first instalment of the consolidated rates, but the year being so far advanced it is not likely the collectors will accept lc3B than the half year's rates. All persons neglecting to pay the first instalment will ba disfranchiahed, and immediately after the 31st inst. will be compelled to pay the rates of the entire year. At the time of a municipal election many persons complain that their names are omitted from tha burgess roll, It is utterly impossible to have any person's name placed on the roll who has not paid hia taxes in due time Your obedient servant, Nicholas Dawsos.

31, Peter-street, August 19th, 1863. THE CENTRAL COMM1TTLE AND MR. GERNON. TO TUB EDITOR OF TI1E FREEMAN. 19th August, 18G3.

Dear Sik Mr. Gernon avows what his object was in assailing the Central Relief Committee, and condemning some of its proceedings, as the result of undignified pique and small-mindejl jealousy." In hia own letter of this date, he says When I wrote my previous lotter I was quite prepared to encounter the fato which awaits every man who dares to take an Independent course, to express an Independent opinion, or to show that he cannot be intimidated or overawed by the iniianft'j tyranni. Whatever may be thought ot my prudenco iu writing my former lotter, no one, I think, will doubt my moral courage in exposing mysolf to the danger of grappling with an opponent of the colossal proportions of Professor Kavanagh, Now, Sir, in noticing Mr. Gernon's first lotter, which I I did most reluctantly, I abstained from defending the committee, from defending tbe respected Lord Mayor of Dublin, from defsnding Very liev. Monsignor O'Con-nell, from defending Very Rev.

Canon Farrell, from defending Very Rev. Dr. Spratt, from defending Captain Knox, from defending several of the most respectable men in tbe civic council, from defending many of the leading clergymen, Protestant and Catholic In the city, who were present st the private adoption as well aa tha public confirmation of the report of the committee and from a correct estimate of who those gentiemeaare, and who was their assailant, I abstained from defending them against Mr. Gernon's charge, that certain of their proceedings were influenced by" irarfirnirietf pijwe amf.sma-nwidid As I -Was- the only merff- ber of the committee single out by name in 6Ir. Gernon's letter, in my answer thereto I briefly noticed those in it whiVh nrtnanrarl raittf tn mvunli.

nflf- CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCE. Gosveesion. Mr. Henry Gilberson, of Kilmallock, wae received into the Catholic church few days age by the Rev. Thomas Eitzgerald, C.C., Kilmallock.

Mr. Qilbereon, who is a highly respectable and worthy man, was a witness to be examined for the plaintiff in tho case of the Rov. T. Fitzgerald the Rev. Joseph Gab-bett.

This is the third conversion in this town for tha present year the two others being Mr. George Ahorno and Mr. Wm. Bennett. Limerick Reporter.

Conversion. On Monday last Eliza Denne, residinrf at Gowian, abjured the errors of Protestantism, and waa received into the Ono True Church by tha Rev. P. Dunne, 0.C. of that parish.

Correspondent of KiUcmng Journal. The New Convent at Cavan. -Wb are happy to learn from our correapondent that tha distress now 89 generally felt amongst the working, classes of the country towns throughout Ireland has boon much alleviated in that town by the kind thoughtfulness and feeling for the poor of the Venerable Bishop ol Kilmore, tho Moat Rev. Dr. Browne, a considerable, number of tradesmen and labourers being for some time employed on the building of a large addition to ttra Orphanage In tha Main-street by his iordehip.

Th building now called tho Orphanage of St. Joseph is a- largo substantially built edifice, erected about threa years ago; and although a plain building, is admirsd for its symmetry and good proportion. It contains, along with the dormitories, apartments for tbe orphans; some large school-rooms, in which hundreds, of female children receive a first class education, under the superintendence, of Nuns of the order of Poor Clares," who have to reside in the present building, But the largo addition now being built is intended aa a convent for them, having every accommodation that will be required for a large community. It is expected to be fit for occupation in March next. It will be three storeys high over tha street, with a tower and spire at tho angle connecting it with the building, which ie also of the same height.

John Ryan, of is the architect, and Mr. Wmt Haigue, the builder, of Cavan, ia the contractor for its erection, under whoso auperintcudeuce it is making rapid progress- towards completion From a Cor-respondent. The great festival of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin was celebrated on Saturday at tha Convents and Cathedral, Tuam, with the most impressive ceremonies of the Chucbu A grand High Mass, coram pontifico," was solemnized in tbe Cathedral at twelve o'clock by the Rev. James MKJce, C.C., as officiating priest, with theJRev. James Waldron, C.A., as deacon the Rw.

Patrick Heney, professor of St. Jarlath's as Bub-deacon, and the Very Rev. P. J. O'Brien, president St.

Jarlath's College, as master of the ceremonies. The blessing inter nissarum solemnia" was imparted by his Grace who gave the benediction of the blessed sacrameBt. On Sunday, -the Most Rev. Dr. Walsh, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, visited Paulstown for tha purpoaa of confirming the children who had been there prepared by tbe priests of the parish, Rev.

Bernard Kinchella, P.P., Rev. Patrick Turner, C.C., and Rev. Edward Foley, C.C, assisted by the Nuns of the Presentation Convent. His Lordship arrived about half-past nine o'clock, a.m., and immediately proceeded to the chapel, where he celebrated mass in the presence of a large congregation after which he examined the children in the Christian doctrine. The distinguished Prelate expressed himself highly pleased with the answering of the postulants, and an eloquent exhortation having been delivered, the sacrament of Confirmation was conferred on 307 children, including both sexes.

Kilkenny Journal. The Cardinal Archbishop of WcatminBtor left for Belgium on Friday, in order to be present at tho meeting of Catholics that is about to be held at Marines. We understand that his Eminence will remain on the Continent for some days after the meeting closes. Weekly Register. The Right Rev.

Dr. Baraga, Bishop of Saut St. Mary, is now in where he intends remaining for somo weeks, to correct proofs' of anew stereotyped edition of his valuable prayer-book for the Indians. Tha Bishop enioys excellent health. He has under his spiiitual care 14,000 whites, 4,000 Indians, and has fifteen prieita to assist him in his labours, CmcinsUi Cutiiolic Telegraph.

Testimonial to the Rev. MiohArl Walsh, R.C.C., Effih. The warm- hearted address aad the generous gift presented to tho Rev. Mr. Walsh by the parishioners of fc'flin are still another proof of the relations which are cultivated and cherishedascordiallyand warmly between priests and people on one Bide as tho other.

Yet no small sorrow accompanies this evidence of attachment, for the clergyman ia about to leave his native land for another, Australia, in which to exercisa the earnest zeal that inspires and the sterling qualties that belong to him and the donors of the last farewell offering lore a priest whom they loved. That he will remember them while he lives and breatha many a prayer for their spiritual welfarOj we are sure; and that in tho sphere of hie missionary labours he will acquire the confidence and respect of their countrymen and his and all who have knowledge of iU dispositions and services, is as certain as that every order and rank within the sphere of his ministry in the diocese appreciated the services which were rendered to religion, morality, peace, and the people by the Rov. Michael Walsh. iiunsier News, Catholic Dormitory A meeting of tho members and friends of this institution was held on Sunday last, in the Vestry-room of the Church of St. Andrew, West-Innd-row tho VeryjjRev.

Canon Lynch, C.C, presided. A report for the last half year, which was submitted to the meeting and adopted, stated that during that period 28 children wero maintained by tho society, and outdoor relief was extended to 420 destituto and do-serving objects. Since the last statement two childron were received, who had been for three years encaged in tbe institution known as the Bird's Nest ail institution established and supported solely for the perversion of Catholic children. Another had beon rescued from ths Grand Canal-street Proselytising School. 22 destitute orphans remain at present to be provided for, of whom the boys are located in the Andrean Orphanage, and the git Is in care of the Sisters of Mercy, For the support of the children and the distribution of relief (ha, committee the society Jjjw during the past far months, besn reluctantly obliged to go a little in debt, for tho re-payment of which, and to enable them to continue relieving the many deserving objects who aprly to them, rather than to proselytiaers, ths committee trust to the charitable benevolence of their iellow-CatholicB.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. YORK RACES YBSTBttDAi (H? HAONKTIO TBLBQBAl'K- The Londesborough Cup of 60 bovs in specie, added to a handicap stakes of sova each, forafl agsov Three quarters of mile. Bertha. Cellarlus BaldoHtone Ten ran. The Eighth North of England Biennial Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for two year olds; 101b; Allies, 8st 01b tho winner of any race iu 1808 value 600 sovs to carry 81b extra; horses having startecMMs year and not won allowed 81b.

Five Furlongs 44 yacda Mr Naylor's Linda Mr Jaques's Appenlne Mr.Osborne's Prince Arthur 3 Ten ran. The Ebor St Leger of 26 sovs each, year olds; colts, Sst 101b; fillies, Set Sib. One mllcaud three quarters. Physalis Mr Sovlle'fl Prince Le Boo 2 The RawcllBo Stokes of 10 bovs 50 addod, for two year olds; colts, Sst 101b; allies, Bit 71b; winners extra and allowances. Five furlongs 44 Iiord Zetland's Saratjossa 1 Mr Beaumont's YaneBsa 2 Mr Valentine's Alcyone (31b) 8 ran.

The Great Ebor Handicap Stakeoof 100 bovb, addod to a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, Two miles, over the Old Court e. Mr Beaumont's Golden Pledge, S.yrs, (1st 1 Captain Gray's Trust, 8 yrs, Bat 1Mb 2 Mr Hudson's Captain Crow, i 41b 3 Eleven ran. The Lottery Stokes (selling) of S.sova each, with 40 addody forallagas. TYC. Changeable Stedmere Prairie Flower 1 2 8 Four ran, The Prince ol Wales' Stahos of 10 sovs each, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts, Sst fllllos, Sst 51b; winners to carry maidens having started three times allowed 31b.

Flvo furlongs 41 Capttin Gray'e Klug George (71b y- 1 Mr Ostorne'fl Greenland, 3 Four ran. The Filly Sapling Stales of 50 sovs eaoh, 5w two year olds fllUoa, Bat 101b each. Mr Naylor's Linda 1 Lord Glasgow's Mold of Masham 2 Mr Savllo's Clairvoyant 8 Four ran. Her Majesty's Plate of 100 gulasa9. Two miles.

Dictator 1 CallerOul 2 Maid of Masham 3 Four ran. The Glasgow Stakes cf 30 sovs each, for two year olds colts, 6st 101b fillies, 8st Gib. TYC. Lard Stamford's Mahometan walked over. Tho Hopeful Stokes of 25 sovs each, for three year olds colts, Sst 101b; tlllles.

Sat 61b winners extra and maiden allowances. One mile and a half. Mr Wati's Newmarket walked over. Manchester Betting Nothing doing. ROSCOMMON RACES Aooust 18.

(1'aOH ODB (JORRESrOKDKHT.) Stewards Lord Do Fieyne, Colonel Flu. tho O'Conor Don, MP; Captain GoS, Capt Balfo, Dr Bayley, O'Connor, PP Taaffo, and James Glancy, Esqrs. Secretary Mr Grealy. Judge Hunter, -EBq. The opening day of this meeting turned out favourably, and thoro was a fair hut not a large attendance, considerable numbers of the people of this fine county having emigrated during the last twelve months.

Tho course was not well kept, and it is surprising that no person was ran over by the horses wheu competing for the events. A reform next season in this particular will ensure the safety of the jockeys, which, no doubt, the stewards will look to iu time, and liave the run home roped off, which will afford protection and prevent the crowd from rushing In on the course. The three following events were decided as under and wore wbll contested A Handicap of i sovb each, 40! added winner to pay 3 sovs towards expenses. One mile and a half, heat). Capt Goff's Rudiments, by Newmluster, 3 yrs, 7st 131b 1 1 Lord Do Fioyno's O'ConnclI, aged, Sst 121b (Ryan) 2 2 Mr Brodorlclt's Simon Pure, 4 yrs, 9st 41b (D Brode- rick) 8 3 Mr Korin's Mount Callan, 6 yrs, 8st 21b (J Broderick) 5 4 Mr Irwin's Sparks, 6 yrs, 7st (D Wynne) 4 dr Each boat won by two lengths.

The Commercial Plate, Hunters' Stakes, of 3 sovs each, with 25 sovs added for hunters'; race horses admitted, weight forage; selling allowanoes; wlundr'to pay 21 towards expenses. One mile and half, heats. Captain Machell's Little Nelly, 3 yrs, 7s 1 51b (301), (D Wynne) 1 1 Mr (Jneeuslond's Thady Foley, 4 jrs, (301), (J Broderlck) 3 2 LTjfd Do Freyne's Vixen, yrs, 8st 71b 2 3 Mr Kerln's Red Man, 4 yre, 9st 51b (Carter) 0 dls Mr Moore's Whistling Thief, 0 9st 7lb (SI Brodericlr) 0 dr First heat won by a nock second by two lengths. Leap Race, Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 25 addod, weight for age four three and a half feat waits to be leaped In tho running of each heat. Mile and a half, Lord Do Freyne's 6 yrs, lost yib (Ityan)4 1:1 Copt yrs, 2 Mr iiwin's.

wagtail, Mr Kerln'B StellaViOyreriCriTlHh'ClIealy) First heat won by a neck second very easy. 4 4 CRICKET. Rotai Hidebxian o. Colonel Commandants. Tlio abovo match came off on the grounds-of the former, Phoonlx Park, on the 16th Inst, and resulted in an easy victory for tha Royal Hibernians, with three runs -and 0 wickets to spare.

The batting of Messrs. Canty and Ovens kept the Raid pretty busy, with long runs, tho former scaring 26 In twos" and threes," and the latter 16 iu one live, one three, two two3, and singles, The bowling of Messrs. Cottor and Henry, for their respective sides wan most excellent, and some splendid long field catches were mad.e'by Messrs, Taylor, Kimmtigu, and Walker, -YACHTING. The cutter Gipsy, Byrhe, left. Kingstown yesterday, for tho Custom-honEe.

On to-morrow, If the weather is at alt favourable, a race will take place for a cup over the Donegal Course, to be sailed and steered by gentlemen. Tho following crafts have already entered, viz. Junk, Bravo, Dreadnought, Arrow and Rapid. The flaghoat will be the cutter Mamet. Gourouk Bat, Rivsb Clyde, Toesdav Morning The Empress swow steamer yacht, tbe property of R.

D. Kane, R.I Y.C., and the Albion screw steomer, the proporty of Lord Otbo Fifigerald, arrived here last night to take shelter from tho strong west gale of wind In the Cliannal. Tho Empress sailed again this morning at day break for and Qlaagow. A match of hand ball, between-Casey and a gentleman or Mountrath, against Mr. Watters and a Dublin, (or a side, to play In Mountrath, will come- off on Saturday, the 25nd at Mr.

Nolan's new return match to be played at John's lane, Dublin, on a day to be named by the M'ounlrath gents, FAILING SIGHT THE UNIVERSAL 6d-SPECTACLES 111 JAMES flIMONTON announces the arrival of an immense assortment of tho heat Steel Spectacles, light, yet strong and durable, Bet with the best French Lenses, manufactured of the purest crystal; properly centred and polished, which he can confidently recommended as a serviceable article, only 2s. Cd. eaoh (hsvally charged from 7s. 6d. upwards by oxpea-Bive Opticians).

Every rerjniremeat of sight carefully adapted. Also a largfi assortment of BRAHAM'S PANTOSCOPIC SPECTACLES) Wie only Improve-' ment in Spectacles the last 50 years. Reading Glasses, Springfolders, on equally moderate term's. JAMES SIMONTON, Optician and Photographer to the Queen, Royal Panopticon of Science and Art, GRAITON-STKEET (seiner of Harry- StreetV REMOVED FROM 23, NORTH EARL STREET TO 7(1GBBAT -BRON8WICK-STSEET. PAINWBdiEHTISTKt: BY ROYAL, PATENT.

VULCAtflSlSD iffltlA UUIIBjSR, I tunning 9 fyrmatunti Wholeiomt, Myhl, and Flexible trimt '-a lose for.ilie ceUlrattd Kntei Mineral IWhaf L.DAVIES,f ISstvfor and Jfanoytrtff jParfner of Utfiaie firm of MESSRS. DAVIES, SURQEOH-, No. 27, GREAT BRUNSWICK-STREET, Mr. M. L.

Davios has nsed tho ffum-wliir'd Intliarttiibir successfully In his practice for more than Form Years, this painkts method gives ihe greotest support to all loosa or tender teoth, renders tho use of unsightly springs unnecessary, and is guaranteed to restore both jlriisuloKoji and Muslieatioii. Mr. M. L. Davies continues to construct kla Mineral Teeth upon Geld, Platlna, or Silver, when preferred by patients.

Deoaizd Teetf rendered, acund and useful with the Pearl Cement. Foe for Operations, a. iinjle Tooth from an Upper or Lower Sat from 2 10a, i'o Charge for Consultation. 27, GREAT BRUNSWICK-STREET, DUBLIN, (Nearly Opposite the Qneen'a Theatre). Halifax, Ava.

6, The brig Hawthorn from Lisbon to Miramiehi, was wrecked near Maris a Ditu (Cape Breton) on July 21st. Tun Lath Dost Mahomed. The news of the fall of Herat has been Bpeedily followed by the intelligence that Dost Mahomed, the sovereign of Affghanista'h, haa at last been gathered to his fathers. The life of thii extraordinary man has thus closed at a period of unrest like that which has marked tha whole of his straugs and eventful career and he leaves behind him the seeds of strife and revolution which may very speedily call for tha most serious attention to the affairs of Central Asia. Many in Calcutta can still remember the old chieftain two and twenty years ago, tn exile in that city of palaces, and may have sees him play at chess with one or other of the Hon.

Misses Eden, at Government-houee. Then came the terrible disasters in Cabul and their rcsnlto, forming the prelude of a revolution which restored Dost Mahomed to the throne of Cabul and since then, and even through the disasters of the great mutiny, he has proved himself a faithful ally. Theatate of affairs which be has left behind him is one which will excite the deepest interest. Herat will, we expect, be speedily deserted by those chieftains of hia family who will be anxious to pnt forward their claims to the succession and the new acquisition will thus be left in possession of the family from whom it has been wrested or be csptnred by the vanguard of a Persian force which ia rumoured to be advancing in that direction, and which will assuredly accelerate its march on hearing, to them the gratifying news that Dost Mahomed is numbered Yiitb. the dead.

FASHION AND VARIETIES. The Salamia paddle despatch vessel, it is rumoured, is to be fitted oat as a yacht for the Prince of Wales. Princess Mathilde is still absent from Paris, and will remain away a moath longer. Dr. E.

C. Pasley Lawrenson, Royal Navy, has left 41, Grosvonoi-square, Rathmlnos, for Plymouth Hospital. Sir Edward Grogan, Bart, M.P., has arrived at H'Donnell'B Hotel, Woxford, George LeHunte, J.P., Chairman for the current year of tho Wexford Harbour Commissioners, has returned from London to Artramont. The Right Hon. Abraham Brewster has left Merrlon-square, for his shooting lodge at Fort Augustus, N.B.

Sir James Power and Lady Power, family and suite have left Edermine for France. Charles A. Walker, V.L., Mrs. Walker, family and suite have left Tyftlllen House for London, en route to the Continent. The Hon.

A. Stourton has arrived at the Gresham Hotel. Sir Joseph Paxton, and the Board of, Directors of the Meath Railway have arrived at the Greaham Hotel. George Booth, lady and suite have left. the Greaham Hotel for the north.

Sir Charles Clifford, Lady Clifford, and Miso. Clifford are staying at the Hibernian Hotol. Miss E. M. Cooke has arrived at the Hibernian Hotel from Llandudno.

John Finley, is staying at the Hibernian Hotol. The following are amongst the latest departures from Reynolds's Hotel, Sackvilla. street, (Mcnsiguor Billiard, proprietor) The Earl and Countess of Erne and suite for Crom Castle Lord Crlchton, Viscount Crloktou, Lady Louisa Lord Cremorne, Lady Cremorne and suite for Dai'try Castle; Captain and Miss Blake to: Heading; Charles Filgato, for Galway. The following have arrived at Reynolds's Hotel Sackvillo ttrtot: Mi63 Abingdon Smith and suite, Captain; Mia Drato and family, King, Esq, Hewitt, Esq, EIra'rind Misses Itoyso, (2) Messrs Dopunt, and Vilonx, from Paris Major Fitigibuon family and su to, from London Walslie, Esq, from England. Lord Gort has forwarded a subscription of tlTe guineas towards the purchase of a new organ for the lecture-room of tho Limerick Athentetim.

The Right Hra. the Lord Mayor of Dublin hos foiwardad two guineas for the same laudable object. Mdlle. Marie Sax has reoovered, in oonse- queoce of which tho performances of Let Vepres Sicilimnes have been resumed at the Grand Opera. The expenses for the funeral of Mdlle.

Emma Lbry were paid out of tho Emperor's private purso. Miss L. Pyne has recovered from her accident. She took a dip too much at Gravesend by tho accidental turning over of her bathing-machine. The new opera of Herr Cornelius, The Cid, will probably be performed within a short tlmo at the Court Opera of Vienna.

Offenbach has sent to the Court Theatre at Vienna the first three acts of a new opera, the title of which is Die Eheinnixe (the Fairy of the Rhine). The fourth and last act will shortly follow. The Theatre Lyrique at Paris will re-open on the 1st of September, with a sew opera by Bizet, one of tho laureates of tho Conservatoire. At the late gathering ol part-singers at Brunswick a part song by the votoran Methfossol, now In his 80th year, but deaf, was executed in his presence," with every imaginable German musical ovation." Mdlle. Titiens is to appear at the Grand Opera In Paris about the end of this month, In tho character of Valentine, In the Huguenots.

It is said thot Moyerbeer hlmsBlf will bo preaont at her dttvt. She orterwards retui ns to England for the Norwich Musical Festival. A new musical journal, published by the Quartet Socloty of Florence, under tho title of Boctheroni, is beginning to excite marked attention, principally through a series of well-written articles on the quartets of Beethoven, Classical music la evidently making progress iu the newly-foimed kingdom of Italy. The company, during the forthcoming season, at tho Italian Opera, Vienna, will Include among other artists, Mosdomes Artot, Barbo, Lotti dolla Santa, prime dome Mouglnl, Graziaul, feiicre of the preceding gentleman the same name), iaryton; Zucchini, liuffo; and Atiyelinl, less. Mr Salvi, the mnsical director of the Opera Court Theatre at Vienna, Is said to Intend a complete reorganisation of the repertoire of that theatre, with tho object of excluding Italian operas to a certain extent.

In consequence of such a change only Gorman and French oporas will be performed during the German season, and Italian operas will bo reserved only for the Italian season. Those curious on the genesis of the piano may ta Interested In the contents of a book recently published at Stuttgardt, under the title History ot tho Piano, and of the Touching it." Tha author of the book is a certain M. Wizroan, mid he has dedicated it to the Prince of Hohenzoilern-Hechingen, enlightened Mrecsraiof music. The Melbourne Age says The clay model of a colrssal statue of Slmkapcare has been exaentad-by Mr. Charlen Summers, and on the.aari iust.

aparty of gentle-railfworo admitted to a view. Groat satisfaction was expressed at the result of the artist's labours, and it is proposed to erect the etatuo in bronze in front of trie public llbraiy." Mrs. Boucicault appeared this week at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Liverpool, In a little Irish piece entitled Tie Dublin Don, written by Mr. Boucicault, and, tlie Liu rpool Daily Post says, with all that fertility and richness of Hlbernlclsm which gives such a characteristic flavour to his Mylea ua-Coppalcen. Tho things Andy Blake (tlie Dahlia Boy) has to say are so racy, so unexpected, and so full of Irish fan that they carry off at highspeed and in high favour a piece which dmmatically has littlo rnorit and a very rough and conventional plot.

What the author began the actress carries out ond If over a lilslrlonic artist oxtractod gold from dress Mrs. Boucicault may be said to do bo, especially in the scene where Andy reads tho lotter his father wroto him when dying, and where Mary confesses hor shame. The transitions from laughter to grief and back again are Irresistibly touching and irresistibly funny, The part throughout is like a flno April day. he following is the programme of music to be performed by the band of tho 68th Regiment, iu JameB's-squaro, Ma'ahldo, on this day (Thursday), from half-past threo to six o'clock, under tho direction of Ilerr Rudolph Zabel Ovortnre, La SIrsnne, Auberj Valso, Cynthia, Schmuck; Grand Selection, Luorozia Borgia, Donl-zeitl; Duett, I would that my Love, Mendelsohn Grand Selection, Mose In Egitto, Rossini Quadrille, Marltana, Zabel Grand Selection, 11 Purltaul, Bellini; Galop, Le Postillion, Zabel. The following is the programme of music to be performed atSalthlll at the Royal Horticultural So-ciety'sShow on this day 1HU Regt.

Grand March, Faust," Gounod Overture, "Nabuco," Vordli Selection, "No touches pas a la Relne," Boiasclot; Valse, Tho Moib Rose," Musgrave Fantosle, Oboe Solo, BrepSauts Polonaise, "Faust," Gounod Selection, I Verdi Aria, La Tra-vlota," Verdi; Quadrille, Chansonetten," Strauss Galop, Faust; God Bave the Queen. Mu-le Director Herr L. Koossl. Constabulary March, ''Bohemian Qlrl," Bolfej Overture, "Nino," Vordli Soleitlon" "Puritan's Daughter," Balfo; Valse, "Shllly Shally," H. Hardy; Grand Selection, "La Traviata," Verdi; Qnodrille, Royal Danish" (on Doniih Nat'onsl Melodies) Riviere Selection, II Trova-tore," Verdi Galop, from the new Opora Faust," Gounod God save the Queen.

Musical Director Harry Hardy. THE WEATHER. At last ladies have appeared at the fashionable rldoi and drives about Paris In those beautiful new light textures, such as the fioe printed Lissa Muslins, Gaze de Chambray, and Housselluo de Solos. MANNINGS, of GRAFION-STREET, have Just imported a beautiful collection of them In anticipation of tho warm summor predicted, Mary of tho designs, though exclusive and confined alone to their house for Ireland, are very moderate ia worth the attention of purchasers. THE EYES.

Mr. E. SOLOMONS, Optician, Patentee of and manufacturer of transparent Glasses, (89 years professionally eatahliBhed), begs to. caution the Public the use of the common, manufacture? Glasses, which, although a focus, of giving ou-raj' of light, producing also at the same time a cori-sidorable magnifying power, are highly detrimental to the sight, for, being strong conductors of heat, possessing an unequnlly diffused refractive quality, and, in short, having nought hut injurious properties, the use of those common Glasses cannot fail to aggravate the very evils they are intended to remedy, and numhers have seriously suffered from them. Mr, Solomons trusts that it is now unnecessary to dwell nt length on the advantages derivable from the adoption ot his spectacles (tne oniy improvement effected in lenses for more than fifty years), as they aro admirably adapted to afford ease and comfort, by protecting and strengthening the eyes, and to preserve them unirqpaired to extreme old age, are used and recommended by the most eminent members of the Faculty of the Kingdom.

Spectacles and Eye Glasses (with which persons can he suited by describing sight), may be sent safely by post to any part of the world. Observe ONLY to be had of Mr. E. SOLOMONS, at 19, NASSAU-STREET (entrance by Hall Door, within one door of Dawson-street), Dublin, and 22, Denbigh-place, South Belgravia, CAUTION. To prevent imposition, note Name and Address, and observe that mo Agents or Travellers are employed.

THE TEETH PAINLESS DENTISTRY. MR. FREDERICK D. DAVIE3, Surgeon Dentist, 33, NORTH EARL-STREET, Calls particular attention to htapafnltii method of adjusting Ikoobbodablb Mihebai Testh, from One to a complete Sot, on his principle of VULCANIZED GUM COLOURED INDIA RUBBER, BT BOVAL PATENT, Which process he has practised with tho greatest bucooss for the last Fona Yeabs. This method does not require the extraction of stumps, or any painful operation, and la guaranteed to restore both Articulation and Uailication.

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FREDERICK D. DAVBJS, NORTH EARL-STREET, DUBLIN Nine doors from LITERATURE. Tan LiEK.arS. Catherine of Siehha. By her Confessor, the -Bloosed Raymond, of Capua.

With an Appendix, containing Testimonies of her Disciples. Translated from the French by a Member of the Order of the Sacred Heart. James Duffy, Dublin and London, 1863.) The. Catholic public is once more indebted to Mr. Duffy for.a.most valuable and truly Christian publication in theLife of St.

Catherine of Sienna, which he has just issued. Such books are hailed at all times with pleasure those who are competout to judge of the good they, are calculated to realise bnt the one now before ue ia bum of a hearty welcome from all Christias readers, because it comes to us at a time when it was and a gift is never more welcome than when we need it most. We do not mean to aay that there osists any scarcity of well written religioua works, but we cannot bido from ourselves that the branoh of relii gious writing the most useful, namely, the lives of the saints, has been much neglected. It does not suffice tbatt the lives of the great servants of God 'n ponderoaa tomes in the libraries ef the learned-, under a form, and mostly in a language which' renders accesa to them next to impossible, at least to the masses, of our population. Nor does it suffice that hurriedly and ill-written abridgments, miscalled popular editions, of, them be given to the public, for there exists- a certain literary taste in our countries, and nothing that 3s not well written can become popular with, modern readers.

Hence the necessity of books like the one under onr consideration. In this age of universal road-ing, where the want of a hero or heroiae ia. no. uncommon want, since wo find a writer en mute undertake to prove that Nero was not ai, all an bad as he was painted, and that, indeed, he was rather a good hearted sort of fellow after.ali,.i it not atrango that the wide Held far the oKoitbn of research, ajirl literary capacity to be found in the history of the.eaints, wherein lie Bucb' treasures of truth and of love and sacrifice, should remain unexplored by thoso who pretend to exert themselves in aiding the. progress of humanity Yet, if we look upon man as a moral being aa a creature responsible to hia Creator for his good and evil actions the saints of God are the only true heroes of humanity, for tbey are tbe only ones whoee lives have a direct influence on ours for good, and also the only ones whose example can render the generality of men wiaor, better, and consequently happier.

That the great lessons taught by thoso true men and women, who feared God and kept his law faithfully, should be- neglected, whilst the corrupt influence of books that tell of the revolting crimes of great men is extended and popularised, is, indeed, a great calamity. But the spirit of the world goes farther, and, not content with raising up its worshippers as idols, it would have those who adored God in spirit and in truth despised when dead, as they were persecuted when living. Publications subversive of every Christian virtue are unblushingly propagated and extolled at the same time that Christian writings, which speak to man of his true nature and eternal destiny, are scorned as pious trash. May it not, however, be possible that this pious trash, despite the wisdom of reviewers, should turn out to be the truth, end that eminently practical, because eminently worldly, wisdom of writings which are not pious prove impious trash, and vain as impious, for the truly wise man says that all is vanity save to serve God and to love him only." It is easy for this very wise utilitarian philosophy to scolf at what it cannot understand; but did we try to imitate the saints we would be able to understand more of the wonders which God realises in them, and find many things truly great and beautiful concerning them which are now but mean and worthies:) to our short-sighted human wisdom. There exists nothing in the moral no more than in the material order, but has its special usefulness ia advancing the designs of the atkwise Providence that rules all things, and who can tell to what extent are useful to the higher interests of our kind tho works, and prayers, and Bufferings of thoso who remain near to God who with our Lord go aside from the crowd to contemplate Him the eyes ol faith, and look forward with hope to His glories to come.

The lives of the 3aints must seem strange to those who are ignorant of the ways of God in the direction of His elect, but must we conclude from this that the view taken of them by the earthly minded is tho right one Certainly not, blind unbelief is sure to err," and the sensual man (homo animalis) is utterly unable to understand the things of God, as St. Paul teaches. As well," says one of tbe fathers of the cburcb, may we accuse the high and barren mountains of being a useless incumbrance to the earth. In the eyes of tha unthinking and ignorant they occupy a large space on the fertile soil and yield no fruit, and yet are thoso soomingly only rrsofiil'but'nhsolutely'na-cessary. to the ipfains tbey shelter, reuscting anthem the liyht of heaven, and obtaining for them the waters to which they owe all their beauty and fertility.

So are those lives raised up above the common ways of men, though they may seem barren and useless to the sensual and ignorant, of unspeakable value and wot th to man as being a trail tfmion between this purely sensual existence and the better life to come, toward which all that is nobler in us is ever tending and obtaining for us those perfect gifts of grace which cau come but from above. This great truth is proved in the extraordinary details contained in this new life of the great St. Catherine of Sienna. When reading them let us recall the foregoing observations, and not ignorantly reject ai fables things which may of the multitude ol those truths which lie hidfrom us because of our let us adore Him wIioeo folly is abovo our wisdom, whoEe weakneES i3 above all power save His own, and who is admirable in all things, but, above all, in what He has enabled His saints to do and to sailor for His sikv. We cordially recommend this good book, and sincoroly hope tbat its success will procure for the Catholic readers of onr country the lives of the other.principal'servaats of God written in the same spirit, and edited with ths same care.

Poems bv Jambs Clakhnce Manqak. (ffusi, New Yorh; IF. B. Kelly, Dublin Mr. W.

B. Kelly, of Grafton-atreet, has now on aalo the fine edition of Siangan's poems, containing his best compositions, original and translated, brought out some time since by Haverty, the eminent Irish publisher of Now York. TbB work is one which should be in the hands of overy lover of poetical, and especially of Irish poetical, literature. Mangan soared infinitely beyond tha flight of the mere clever versifier he was a great poet tho one Irish poet after Moore, whose name will ataud out prominently from amongst tho numerous poetical respectabilities of our day. We believe that this is tha only complete collection of his writings yet published.

BIRTHS, August 15, at 88, Lower Leeson-street, the fflfeof William Thomas Daniel, Esq, of a daughter. August 7, at Copenhagen, Lady Paget, of adatigktir. August 18, at Norland terrace, Cnlienswood avenne, the wife of William Helller Bally, ELS, Ik, Geological Survey, of a daughter. August 15, atBallyhelgue Castle, county Kerry, the svife cf James CroBblo, Esq, of a daughter. August 17, at Rostrevor, tho wlfo of Captain Ramage, of a son.

August 17, at 27, Upper Marrlon stroot, the wife of Dr Wharton, of a son. MARRIAGES. August 18, at St Michon's Catholic church, North Anno stroet, by the Rev. Frederick Bell, C.C., Joseph, son of Air. L.

Kcx'gan, Fronch Furze House, Cnrragh, to Bridget, only surviving daughter of the late Michael Miioy, of Eidostowa Bouse, August 19, In St. George's church, hy the Rev. the Chancellor Christ's Church, D.D Goorga Creo, Lower Mount-street, Esq, barrister-at-law, to Louisa Anna, ouly daughter 'of James Charles Coffey, Monntjoy-squa're, Esq, Chairman of the county Weetmeatb. No cards sent. August IB, nt the Scots' chiirch, Capel-slieet, by the Rev.

W. B. Klrkpatrick, D.D John M'Calla, Esq, of St. Catherines, Canada, West, morehont, to Mary, oniy daughter of Matthew Dryndulc, Eiq, of this city, Ro cards. August 13.

at Brighton, John William Orr, 19th Madras Infantry, to Charlotte, youngest daughter of the lato Colonel Cubltt, Royal Artillery, of Oatftald; Norfolk. August 13, ot Poole, Frederick Davon, Esq, ot Lisaa-vagh, county Carlow, second eon efC Devon, Esq, of St Vincent's, Kent, to Charlotte Jane, eldest daughter of the Rav A Wilkinson, Incumbent, of St James's, Poole. August 18, atGlenBrm.tUeliov Georgo Muclosltlii, MA, to Mary, only daughter of the'late Robort Donn, Esq, Surgeon. RoyulKavy. DEATHS.

August 18, at his rosidonco, 14, Upper FltzwUIlam-atreet Lundy Edword Foot, Esq, aged 72 years. August 13, at his residence, Edward Fox, Esq, aged 80 years, for a period of 3p years principal teacher of the Engineering Academy, Castlepollard, deiply regretted by his friends and a large circle of cqualntances, Augnst 19, Gerald Tench, Esq, of 80, Harcourt street, ased 78 yeurs. August 17, of consumption, Anne, wife of B. Kelly Esq, 85, Carlton-road, Loudon. Augnst 18, Martin John Fltzpatrlck, of the Auchor Brewery August Id, nt Knockmulleu.

Gorey, Rear Admiral Richard Owen. August 17, at Newtownbutler, Christiana, wlfo of tho Rev Jonathan Thornmll. August lfj, at Strabane, Jane, wife of Alexander Leuey Esq, MD. August 16, after a few days' sickness, Catherine Harm, wife of Hugh Haran, Esq, and sister of the Rev. Hugh Da lacy, F.P., Killinogh.

She was an affectionate wife, kind mother, much esteemed by her friends and neighbours She was charltoble to the poor, always attentive to her religious duties, and fortiaed with all the comforts of our holy religion, died in the odour of sanctity, aged 69 years. I.P. A CARD FOB K1KGSTOWN TENDER FEET. Mr. attend every morning until 9, and on Tuesdays and Fridays, until 11 a.m., at his residence, No.

1, ISLINGTON-TERRACE, KINGSTOWN, for ihe painless treatment of CORNS, BUNIONS, and IRIiEGULAH TOE NAILS, and as Usual at his Rooms, IS, UPPER ORMCND-QOAY, from 12 to 4 daily. His Kangaroo Skin Boots, for ease and durability exeeed anything heretofore offered to the public LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.) (Iteuter'i Tetogram.) Turin, Wednesday, August 19. The assertion made by several journals that the Chevalier de Nigra, the Marquis d'Azeglio, and the Marquis Tepoli, were to bo recalled from Paris, London, and St. Petersburg respectively, is entirely unfounded.

Madrid, Tuesday, August 18. The Democrats have requested permission to hold a meeting preparatory to the elections. It has not been yet granted, Paris, Wednesday, August 19. La France" of this evening publishes a telegram from Baden stating that tho King of Saxony has arrived there and remitted to the King oi Prussia tho Austrian project of reform, together with an invitation to his Majesty to attend the congress at Frankfort. Tlie King ot Prussia's decision is as yet unknown.

The evening papers state that M. Dubois de Saligny is abont to return to France, and will be replaced in Mexico by M. de Mnotholon. The Pays" says it is able to state that M. Dronyn De L'Huye, conforming to the Emperor's intention, will not resign.

The statement that the Duke of Montebello is about to leave St, Petersburg and re. turn to Paris is without foundation. Posen, Wednesday, August 19. Prince Czartoriski has been arrested by tho Prussian authorities at his estate, Rucuberg, and has been conditoted to Berlin. Berlin, Wednesday, August 19.

Some of the bankers ol tbio city have received a telegram from Konigsberg, stating that the Bank of Russia at St. Petersburg had suspended payments iu imperials. St. Petersburg, Wednesday, Aug. 19.

The notes of the three powers on the Polish question will bo presented to Priuce Gortschakoff this evening or to-morrow. The Russian Gazette" of Moscow states that numerous desertions of Poles serving in the Russiau army have taken place. Frankfork-on Maine, Wednesday, Aug. 19. Earl Granville and Count Reichberg held frequent conferences together.

The King of Saxony left this city for Baden with tho collective invitation of tha German princss to tho King of Prussia at ten this morning. No conference will take place to-day. AMERICA. Grekhcastle, Wednesday Evening. The Canadian mail steamship Damascus, from Quebec on the 8th arrived in Lough Foyle this morning, and having transferred the mails, abe proceeded to Liverpool.

News anticipated by the City of New York. A CONFEDERATE PRIVATEER IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. Accounts received at Marseilles confirm tha destruction of the American ship Nash by a Confederate privateer off Gibraltar. The Nash was from New York, bound for Marseilles. INDIA.

Bombay letters via Marseilles reached Loudon in time for despatch to the provinces by last night's mail. The advices are to July THE CONFEDERATE LOAN. The Times City Article notices a decline of 3 per cent, yesterday, in consequence of a pressure of sales, although the direct accounts in the Times from the army of General Lee were regarded as strong proof of the power of the Confederate states to protect their defence throughout an indefinite period, and also of the spirit and condition of their forces. The Daily News City Article says the fall was occasioned by the report of large quantities of cotton having been burnt on tho Mississippi to prevent it falling into the hands of the Federals, and adds that there are still a good many accounts in Confederate Stock which tend to creato fluctuations whenever the news arrives. THE CIGAR TRADE.

The Spanish government has resumed the monthly sale of cigars at Manilla, suspended towards the close of the year before last. The first took place on the 20th of May last, when above 33,000,000 cigars were placed. The young man Clarke, who was arrested on suspicion of having murdered Elizabeth Hunter at Islington, waB on Tuesday sentenced to two years' imprisonment for assaults on' two other little girls. The Panama steamer from Foo Choo-Foo has arrived in tho port of London with 747,600 lbs. of new season's tea.

One of Schart's telegrams says that the ship captured off Matamoras, laden with arms for Juarez, is the English schooner Caroline Goodyear. Tho tiaffic returns of the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway show a decrease of compared with last year. The Duily News -City Article says tho English Railway Stccks improved under the influence of the rise in Contois. Tho sum of 00,000 sovereigns was taken from the Bank yesterday for transmission to Constantinople. The Kent, from Melbourne, basbronght 117,0002.

THE FETES IN PARIS. The display of illuminations on Sunday formed one of the most splendid sights Paris has ever witnessed. The gardens of the Tuileries, the Place de la Concorde, and the Champa Elysees, were decorated with a degree of taste, splendour, and elegance which made one conceive that there may be poetry even in a display the ground of which rears on such prosaic substances as gas, camphine and tallow. Assuming that most of your readers are acquainted with the localities, it may give them an idea of the 'effeot produced when they are told that the whole of the centre alloy of the Tuileries gardens, and two circular fountains at each extremity, were surrounded by an illuminated representation of the Moorish Alhambra, figured in coloured camphine This set off to great advantage the 'decorations of theiPlace do la Concorde, which consisted.wholly of gas enclosed in glass globes, vjjjjle gas agrfin, and a multitude of coloured paper lanterns hung from every tree, imparted a fairy-like aspect to the Ckamp3 Elysees. The crowd was immense, and the numerous English visitors wero loud in their rapturous admiration.

Many of them had evidently never seen anything like it before, and, though Paris ia celebrated for ill nmi nations, and I have seen them all for many years, I must mako a similar confesses. Whoever planned that illumination is an artist in the best sense of the word. Uufor-tunately, while the eye was afforded the utmost gratification, "another sense was painfully assailed by the fearful smell of camphine, which was used for the celoured lamps. There was alii ttio usual display of thowoiks, which presented no novel feature, but was, as usual, greatly admired. The crowd was great, but tho arrangements were so perfect that there wa3 no inconvenient pressure.

This is chiefly owing to a very eensible measure adopted by the authorities, and which the authorities on your side of the Channel would do well to imitate when they next have illuminations no carriage is allowed to circulate in the illuminated thoroughfares, and the display must be seen either on foot or not at all. Letter from Paris. An Aboriginal Addekss to the Quebk. At the levee of His Excellency tha Governor of Victoria, on the occasion of the celebration of her Majesty's birthday, on the 26th May, an address from the aborigines of the colony was presented by a deputation consisting of fifteen males, who walked a distance of forty miles in order to make the presentation. The following is the English translation: Blacks of the tribes of Wawoorong, Booncorong, and Tara-Waragal send this to the great mother Queen Victoria.

We and other blackfellows send very many thanks to the great mother Queen for many many things. Btacklellows now throw away all warspears. No more fighting, but live like white men almost. Blackfellows hear that your first son ia married. Very good that! Blackfellows Bend all good to Mm, and to you, his great mother Victoria.

Blackfellows come from Miam and Willum to bring this paper to thegood Governor. He will tell you more. All blackfollows round about agree to this. This is all." house, and was the means of affording enjoyment to a large number of the gentry of the county and many of the visitors from Belfast and other part3 of Ireland. There was a brilliant display of beauty.

Dancing was kept up -with the utmost spirit to an advanced hour. THE SOIREE AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. The members of the mechanics' Institute also celebrated the great event of the day by a soiree at their large rooms. These rooms were decorated for the occasion in a remarkably tasteful and picturesque style, which reflected great credit upon the judgment, spirit, and patriotim of the managing commutes. Flags of various nations, festoons of evergreens and flowers, patriotic and other devices, and mottoes appropriate to the re-establishment of the packet station, were displayed on the walls, and so combined as to produce a iuost pleasing etiect.

The rooms were also brilliantly lighted with gas and wax lights. The table for the principal guests was on a dais at one end of the large room, and amongst the decorations, over the chair, was a beautiiul likeness of the late Earl of Eglinton. A most abundant supply of tea, cofl'ee, winas, and con-ftctionarr was served in excellent style, and it fa due to the stewards to say that they spared no exertions to secure the happiness experienced by all who were sreBent. There was a very large attendance, including a considerable number of ladies. The Rev.

Peter Daly, Fresident of tha Institute, presided, and the vice-cbair was filled by George Burke, Esq. Amongst those present were Mr John Smyth, Orlands Mr Robert M'CIelland, Mr HendersoD, Bit Muegrave, Mr Riddell, Mr William Dobbin, Mr ICrocison, Mr A Carruthers, Dr Cantwell, Alderman Preston, Mr Porter, Mr George Leekey, Mr Carlisle, Lisburn Mr A M'Kenna, James ftlussen, lsium Samuel Baibor, The Rev. Mr. Daly, as chairman, proposed the hoalth ol Tho Queen," and paid an eloquent tribute to her virtues as a woman and a monarch. The toast was received with loud applause.

The Chairman next proposed the Galway Packet Station and Prosperity to Ireland." Mr J. Stephens, of Galway, responded, and in doing so referred to the efloite made by Father Daly to deleat the designs and efforts against the establishment of tho Galway Packet Station. He also referred to the peaceful invasion of the gentlemen from the north of Ireland, towards whom the people of Galway held out the right hsnd of fellowship (cheers). The packet station at (jalway would surely prove a success when aided by the merchants and people of Belfast (hear, hear). Tlie Chairman next proposed the health of The Cliairman and Directors of the Atlantic Company." Sir.

Chapman, Chairman of the Company, briefly responded. Without affectation he could assure them he felt deeply impressed in presence of an assemblage where the mention of his humble name was so cordially and kindly received. He considered Father Daly was truly the father of the Atlantic Mail Packet Company, and bo hoped Father Daly would adopt him as his son (hear, hear, and laughter). Ho hoped he would prove worthy of a parent so estimable (Father Daly God bless my son). His kind friend (llev.

Mr. Daly), possessed a strong ingredient of Irish humour of the raciest kind (hear, hear). Although he (Mr. Chapman) had a white head, he hoped he had a young heart (hear). Ue could not.

express the sincere gratification he felt when introduced to the Rev. Mr. Daly, who was a real benefactor oi Galway. When he visited him he found him receiving a large number of gentlemen from Belfast, who went voluntarily to pay him the homage which was so justly due to him by the people of Ireland generally. No hero deserved to have greater ho-eours conferred on him than Father Daly, who had so much benefitted his native town.

lie (Mr. Chapman) would not be there that day were it not for the efforts of the Rev. Mr. Daly. Ho was then no longer a stranger amongst them, and although it might appear tgotistical, he would venture to say the more they knew him the mere they would like him (hear, hear, laughter).

He was an humble citizen of the great commerdal metropolis of London, and he felt proud of his connection with a project which could not fail to be beneficial to Ireland (hear, hoar). With regard to the company there were a great many difficulties et to be encountered. But those difficulties wero of a character which he hoped an hanest, independent, energetic, and prudent course would enable them to overcome (cheers). Nothing would be left undone on the part of the directors of the company to insure its success arid benelit the shareholders. Its success, he would alto say, very much depended on the energy of the reople of Galway (hear, hear).

He would shortly return to London, and he would say he was leaving Galway with feeliDgs somewhat of regret indeed he might say, in the words of Shakspeare Part'ng is such sweet sorrow ili.it I could 5ii)-, Bood night until to-morrow, (spplause). 'the Chairman proposed the health of Mr. John Orrel Lever, whose absence he very much regretted. They were all aware how much Mr. Lever had done for the promotion of the packet station, and he would ask thorn to aire three cheere for hira.

The call was cordially responded to. Tire Chairman read the following letter from Mr. Lever 89, Cnrnon-street, Loudon, E.C., Augnst 14th, IS63. I'EAti sir I regret that clrounistances will prevent my the cordial Invitation of tlie members of the Galway Mechanics' Institute to bo present on the 18th Inst. Whilst i i-iinici-jutc most sincerely in the joy felt by tho poopie of nt tlio re-establishment of the packet station, lam in extensive operations which will tend to give it full iCi-ct, and will benefit not only the Inhabitants of Galway tit tlie people of Ireland.

The negotiations for these undertakings have now reached such a point thai my presence in Ciaiway is impossible. Whilst, therefore, I deplore ray rt.abi!ity to attend, 1 need hardly slate that I have the wel-lort the Galway people at heart, and am most anxious for tlx ln.ur wheu I may have tho opportunity of giving them a tenter radical proof of the earnestness with which I have Severed myself to the promotion of their interests. I am, Si you kindly state in your letter, a friend of Galway," and nvjjt teg of "you to convey my warmest congratulations on tas r.ew triumph to my constituents. I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, John Oruku Lnvea. Mr.

Matthew I'slior, Secretary Galway Mechanics' Institute. A letter of apology was also read from Sir John Gray. Mr, M. J. Tieruey respoacled on behalf of Mr.

Lever, assured the meeting Mr. Lever was labouring still energetically to promote great works for the benefit of Galway. Mr. George Burke, J.P., of Danesfield, proposed the health of tho Rev. Peter Daly, in an eloquent speech.

Tho Kev. Mr. Daly briefly responded, He would say with sincerity that his heart was full ofgratitude for the kind manner in which the toast of hi3 health had been received, livery thing he had endeavoured to do to promote tho prosperity of Galway be feared had been very much magnified bv his friends. He would ever labour to promote tho prosperity ofiautaytiear, hear, and applause). No impediments which might bo thrown in his way would ever deter him from doing what tie could to proruoto the prosperity ol his native town (hear, hear).

He hoped he would always endeavour to do it within tho hounds which his religion and duty prescribed but he could not, for it was not iu his nature, resign his natural and civil rights in censequence of any obstacle which might be thrown in his way (hear, hear, and applause). Therefore, as bo felt it was a civil right, he would exert himself within the bounds of his oflico and profession to benefit 13 fellow-creatures. He had laboured for half a century to benefit his country, and he would devote tne snort period which remained of his pilgrimage on earth in ati erlort to further benefit Galway (hear, hear), In conclusion he gave them (lie health of the gentlemen cf Belfast who had honoured them by their presence that evening. Hie tonst was cordially reteived. Sir.

Smith, J.P., Orlands, responded, and expressed 'i'warm acknowledgments for the very cordial reception had been given to the visitors from tha north, who, he said, wished well to Galway (cheers). The Chairman next gave the toast of The People." Mr. Knugbton, of Galway, responded in an eloquent -eeth. The next toast was Tho Trado and Commerce and the Mechanics of Galway." Mr. George Lynch spoke to the toast.

The Chairman proposed "Prosperity to the Trade nd Commorco of Belfast," and expressed a hope Galway might soon participate in the prosperity of the linen Manufacture. Mr. M'Kenna, of the Observer, responded in an e'e-iment speech. was next given, and responded to by Henderson, of the Belfast News-Letter. The Chairman gave the Memory of the late Earl of Clinton," the uncompromising friend of Ireland, and 'specially ef Galway.

lee toast was received in ailence. Tie health of the directors cf the Ulster Railwav Com- next aDlJ cordially received, to Blol'Buton manager, responded, and, in doing 'eferred to tho great natural resources of Galway. It eed water power for which the people of Belfast j-. serially but. in doinr bo.

I adonted that tone and at- titude which I deemed necessary to distinguish Mr. Gernon's position from mine in the matter. In reply to tbat answer, in explanation of my part ia tha proceedings, Mr. Gernon changes the topic from the committee to myself, and avows, what every member of the committee anticipated, and what many expressed, that his sole object was to provoke a newspaper discussion and trade on the proceeding. He did me the honour to single me out as the athlete, and in order to rouse me to the ring, ho vainly flings all tho filth of his allies in Marlborough-street at my person, Mr.

Gernon and I are not on a level to enter such an arena. Apart from my public position, over my chimney-piece proudly hangs the solemn testimony of tho whole hierarchy of my country that his calumnies require no refutation from me. If my character does not supply its own defence, it is not worth defending; whilst were I to imprint an Mr, Garnoi's brazen brow tho few brief epithets which would fitly brand his conduct, and were I even to morally manglo his person, I would be occupied, not merely in degrading myself, but in promoting his cherished object, for he would keep open his wounds and bruises, and a n.rli-tical Lazarus, trading on his sores, he would exhibit them daily on Cork-hill, whining at the ingratitude which tardily delays rewarding wounds so received in the service not of the poor of Iroland, nor of his country, but of the Castlo. 1 remain, dear Sir, yours truly, James W. Kavasaoh.

A REMINISCENCE OF LORD CLYDE. A "Playfellow" of the late Lord Clyde contributes the following to tha Glasgow Daily Herald During the summer evenings of the last year of last century, i.e. 1800, a number of little boys after school hours often met to play at sodgers" in a court or area on tho we3t side of High-strcot, nearly opposite the University Buildings. Those youngsters wore divided into two squads, or regiments as they were called, of about a dozen each, one of them being commanded by the write of this, and the other by a smart, comely boy named James Cumming, who WaS the only son of his Ho had only one sister, who was a few years older, and was a very pretty, handsome, and lively young lady, who'became a play actress. One evening a trig rosy-cheeked little boy, dressed in tha Highland garb, and namod M'Livor, appeared in Cum-ming's squad.

At that period tho war of the French revolution was progressing, and, young as we were, our juvenile minds were much excited by what was SBen and heard daily. The marching of soldiers through the streets, the sound of drums and trumpets, and enthusiastic ideas as to the valour of Highland soldiers, we thought that one of them was a match for at least three Frenchmen. Therefore, I said to Cummiug that I ivantcd the Highland boy to be in my squad, but ho replieU that ho would not give him to me, Unless I would fight him for the Hielanman and win the battle. It wbb no sooner eaid than done, when the two colonels fought in the intervening space between the two squads, they being in line fronting one After a few fisticuffs, Camming said, Own beat," whon going to his line, said to the littlo Highlander. M'Livor, come over to my squad," which ha did without uttering a word, for he was a very quiet, passive boy.

The same Colin M'Livor entered the junior Latin class at tho High, or, as it was hen culled, tho Grammar School of Glasgow (which was foundod in tbe 12sh century), on the following 10th of October, 1800, ha being ten days leas than eight years old, having bean born on 20th October, 1792, the writer of this reminiscence being a few-months younger. James Cumming entered the 71st or Glasgow Highland Light Infantry Regiment ae a bugler, fought uudor Wellington, and was killed in the breach at Badajoz when it was captured by storm oa the Oth ApriJ, 1812. After Colin M'Livor had been some years at the Glasgow Grammar School, it is believed that he was removed by a maternal uncle to an academy in England. Clyde's name as Colin M'Livor may be Been in tbe class roll which stilt exists. In the year 1808, Major Campbell, a brave and veteran officer, who had been with the Duke of York on tha continent in the campaign of 1793-4, called at the Horse Guards, when the Duke the soldier's friend," said to him, Major Campbell, can I oblige you in any way?" "Yes, your Royal Highness, I have a nephew, who, I think, might have a commission." Let as see him," said the Duke and on seeing him said to his secretary, Enter Mr.

Campbell for an en-signcv and on going out the yonng ensign aaid, Uncle, tbey have entered the wrong nama. Not at all," said tbe Major you are booked as a Campbell, and a Campbell yuu shall be." Lord Clyde's father, Mr. John M'Livor, was a native of the Island of Mull, and died near Granton, aged 94, after Wb gallant Eon was raised to the peerage, but prior to his return from India. His mother was a Miss Campbell, whose father was a farmer in the Island of lalay. Tha mem uuiu au uuuuiwY uurgess oi hia native oily, and patron of the Glasgow Native Benevolent Society.

r- Some of the Cornish fishermen havelaft Kingstown and Bowth for Cornwall to carry ou the pilchard fishing. The Value of a Life. A boatman at Worthing, a few days ago, w.as presented with tho magnificent sum of sixpence by a person hose life he had saved when attacked with cramp whilst bathing. George Wright, a young man who was awaiting his trial at tho Liverpool assizes for the murder of a man named Bates, at Oldham, committed suicide, by hanging, in Kirkdale jail, on Sunday night. Lioerpoel Mercury, Employment of Youths in the Public Service.

We understand that, in accordance with a minute issued by the Lords of her Majesty's Treasury, an in-slruciiowal letter has been forwarded to tho Postmaster-Gtneral to admit info the public service of that department well-recommended youths of about fourteen years of age, to bo trained to the higher duties of tho subordinate department Tha pay is to bo 6s per week for the first year, with an increment of Cd per month until thay reach the ege of seventeen, when, if they continue in tha service until that time, they will be eligible to the receipt of 18s per week, and to be drafted into any one of tbe departments of the establishment for which their superior officers may recommend them as being peculiarly fitted, with a prospective progressive salary. Six lads wero admitted, we are informed, on Saturday, and as scon as it is possible to complete the necessary arrangements we understand a much larger number will be taken into the service. We further learn that the only requirement for the admission of these youths is not parliamentary patronage, but tho respectability oi their connexions, and the only qualifications required on the part of the candidates are, that they should understand the four first rules of notation addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and be able to writo a decent hand in sentences from dictation. This mode, no doubt, will in future be generally adopted for recruiting this branch of tho public service. Morning Star.

Violent Affray between English and Irish Reavers. A serious affray between English and Irish harvestmen recently took place on the Fosa-road, between Bingham, and Flintbam Notts. A number of Irish labourers, who had come over to England to assist in reaping the harvest, while walking along tho Foss-road towards Bingham, wore taunted by some English labourers working in a roadside field with having come to run the harvest priceB down. A jeering reply was given by the Irishmen, whom tbe labourers at onca pursued with their Bcythes. A brief struggle took place between them.

The labourers overpowered tbe Irishmen, and treated them with the greatest brutality. One poor fellow's head was cut with a scythe across the back nearly from ear to ear. The wound is of great depth, and he now lies at the Bingham Union His life is despaired of Another was cut deep into the bona of tbe skull from the right eye across the head, and is now lying at the eame place in a critical condition. One of the Englishmen wae also cut from ear to ear. The Englishmen were apprehended and taken before tha Bingham magistrates, and were committed for trial.

Liutrpool Mercury. Bclloway's Ointment and Pills. More precious than Gold. Diarrhoia, Dysetery, and Cholera are, through the Bummer's heat, carrying off the young as the winter's cold destroyed tbe aged. In the most acute cases, where internal Medicines cannot be retained, the greatest relief will immediately result from rubbing Holloway's soothing Ointment over the abdomen.

The friction should be frequent and brisk, to insure the penetratloa of a large portion of the unguent. This Ointment calms the excited, peristaltic, action, and soothes the pain. Both vomiting, and. griping yiold to it where fruits or vegetables haya the malady it is proper tc i remove all nndigesfctl rriatter'from the bowels dj. a uvao Vl nowway'a rills before using the Ointment, 5.