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THE WAT ERFORD NEWS AND GENERAL ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 9, 1883. I or justly refuse these fees those inside the bouse. BOARD.OF GUARDIANS Wednesday. P. J.

Poweb, J.P., jn the chair, Others present Cant. GvIm manner The bone still continued his mad career until brought to a stand still throngs the gallant efforts of Constable A. F. Cotter who. at very imminent risk rushd forward and caught hold of the ruins, thereby checking further flight.

We r.gret to say, however, that the unfortnnate man Downey, who was sj badly injured, died in twenty-four hours afterwards, but the young women escaped nnhurt. The constable's brave a conduct merits reward. An inqnost was held on Sunday DPa of the deceased Wm. Downey. The i larJ' after viewing his remains and hearing the eri- dence, returned a Terdict of accidental death.

They also added the following rider to thni- tu! 11 o'clock to-day to inspect them. I came here, bnt the chairman, 1 understand, had some communication from the Local Government Board about labourers'cuttagea, and he went to Ring to inspect the sites, so I went away. Inspector's Report. The Inspector suggested that the hours for quenohing the lamps on the quay for the next two months be altered. Captain Curran Yesterday morning, at 8 o'olock, I saw a lamp lighting in the streets.

Mr. M'Carthy In Blackpool a poor woman struck her forehead against a lamp-post the othr night, the lamp not lighting at the time, aud she jury desire to record their admiration of the conduct of wuawvm wjwii, ut fcue scars ponce station. The Pitas and Habcouks Commission The sherT Commission appointed by the Piers and tmhenea Act of this year, held an inquiry Wednesday into an application made by the people of the disiriot at Knockadoon, a smaU hamlet on the coast between Tonghal and Ballycotton. The Commissioners we Mr. Blake, M.

chairman Major Hayes, Messrs. joraay ana jonnstone. btatemenU were made by the ME. ALEXANDER O'GORMAN AND THE CORK POLICE. At the Cork Police Office, on Saturday, before Mr.

A. M. Mitchell, R.M., and Sir George Penrose, Mr. Alexander O'Gorman was brought up in custody charged with seriously assaulting Constable Joseph Council on the 6th October last. The injured man had been in hospital since, and he is not yet recovered.

Constable Joseph Council having been sworn, the prisoner said Is this evidence being given Would any one give me a pen or pencil, as 1 can never speak without one in my hand. A pen being banded to him, he apologised to Mr. Mitchell for appearing before him in such on(r costume. He could assure Mr Mitchell that it was not ont of disre-respect to court be did so, but as he had been tenty-nine days in prison, he could not get a clean shirt there. Mr.

Mitchell There is no apology necessary for that. Primner I request that no statements may be made except on oath. Mr. Mitchell Yon need not make such observations, sir; nothing will be done that is not, legal. Prisoner: lean tell you that is not the case in your worship's absence.

Mr. Mitchell You must be quiet, sir. Constable Connell then deposed tbat on the 6th October he was on duty in Cornmarket-street in front of the Bridewell gate. Prisoner I beg pardon a moment Mr. Mitchell I will not allow any interruption until the witness is done, and hen you can cross-examine him.

Prisoner It is not cross-examination. I want to know is there any pbysican here to give evidence Mr. Mitchell I will hear no more, sir. Go on with the examination. Tbe witness continued to say that tbe van to convey tbe prisoners was at tbe bridewell at the time, and witness was keeping the place clear.

He received a blow of a stick over the right eye, which cut bim seveiely and injured bis eye. It bled a great deel, and be preceded to the North Infirmary where his wound was dressed and he got five stitches put in it. He could not say who gave bim the blow; it was some person near him. When he got the blow he heard the accused, Alexander O'Gorman, shout when O'Gorman was coming from tbe cells to the van in charge of Sergeant Carroll be bad a stick in bis hand. Cross-examined by the prisoner I want to know could you have been the party to whom I was speaking a week or ten days previous when I was reading my affidavit? No, I never spoke to yon in my life.

Prisoner I am glad you are not. because he was a civil man. He snd another-are the only two policemen who do not take every opportunity of insulting me. As you are in ill-health I will not weary you more than I can help. Now, could I ever have been acquainted with yoa before Never.

Could I ever have spoken to yon Never. Prisoner I believe he is quite right. I have no more knowledge of the man than if he belonged to South Africa. (To Constable Connell) I suppose you are satisfied that 1 could hare no individual animosity towards you I don't know Was it the French or English pronunciation of the word vengeance" I used. You said vengeanoe." My dear fellow, I am sorry that I hit you, as I never saw you before.

Constable Connell further said he had to wear glasses by order of the doctor, and the Bight of the right eye was somewhat impaired. Sergeant Carroll was the next witness. Prisoner May I ask one question before this witness is examined. Is there any medical testimony to be adduced here to day Mr. Mitchell I know nothing about it.

Sergeant Carroll There is not. Prisoner I am very glad to know that. The depositions of Constable Connell were then read over to him. Prisoner: I must in iustice to this man's Power were charged with the larceny of a quantity of black potatoes on the farm of John Walsh, Mapstown. Complainant deposed that they were on their knees stealing the potatoes when he came up there were no other potatoes in the field but black potatoes there were pola'oes missed before on several ccoasions he identified both prisoners, as he saw one of them near tho field a few mornings previous.

Chairman There is no excuse for stealing potatoes now. Mr. Walsh I paid Duggan's father half-a-crown for digging potato's the day before. Mr. Fitzgerald His daughter can there "to pick them (laughter).

Constable Neill deposed that th.i 1 onnger prisoner Dnggan was living by and she was also an unfortunate- The elder prisu.i a bad house and harboured thieves. Chairman Sentence of the court is that, each of you be imprisoned for a month in the Waterford Gaol, with haid labonr. DttONK. Constable Turner charged James Calbert with being drnnk on the holiday. Chairman Do yon know there is a rule here that any man who is drunk on a holiday must be fined 5s.

No, tir. Fined 5s. and costs Constable Dalton charged Laurence Draper with being drnnk on the 31st at the Brewery, Duugarvan. He is a boat bnilder. We were sent for to remove him.

Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Constable Dalton tharged Michael Keily with being drunk on Sunday he was a labourer from Ballyvoile. Head-constable The labourera come in and say they are travellers and get drunk.

Chairman Do yon know what Baron Dowse says, Constable, the difference between a traveller and a non-traveller Head-constable No. Chairman no says the real traveller is 'he man that has the money, and tho non-traveller is the man without the money (laughter). It is easy enongh for a man who has the money to get drink even on a but I mast say that is not the fault of the police. Fined Is. and costs.

Dkunk at the Railway Station. Constable Dalton charged Michael Hune with b.dug drunk and disorderly at the railway station on the holiday evening. Chairman: Where do you live? Defon lant Bally-lynch. Fined 5s. and costs.

Drunk Disorderly. Constable Cullinane charged Michjel W.iarton with creating a disturbance at the the door of M. Whulan, Abbeysido, and being drunk. Consable Montgomery His conduct was very bad he threateoed me. Defendant I was looking after my britcnen that was stolen off the donkey.

I only wanted the boy that was in the yard to get it for Fined 5s. and costs. Abusive and Threatening LAnsjaoe. John Roderick charged Patrick Buckley with uiing abusive and threatening language towards him on Saturday, 27th Oct. defendant also struck him, and he applied to hare him bound to the peace.

Patrick Crowley corroborated plaintiff's testimony. Defendant was bound over to keep the peace for twelve months, himself ia 20, snd two sureties in 10 each, or in default two months' imprisonment. Dgunkenness. Constable Connolly charged James Monahan with being drunk at Ring on the 22nd Oct. Fined Is.

and costs. Edmond Power, Helvick, was charged with being drnnk on the licensed premises of Eliza Murray. Fined Is. and costs. Adjourned.

FATAL CASE OF STABBING. Dunoabvan, Saturday. Intelligence has been received hereof a fatal case of stabbing, which occurred at Ballylaneen village, situate midway between Dnngarvan and Waterford. It appears that about six o'cloek last evening, a number of persons were drinking in the public-house of William Cummins, Carrig Castle, amongst whom were two men, naiLed John Torpey, and Patriok Bourke. As is usual in most rural villages, there is a oross road and green, where, on fine evenings and on Sundays, the villagers assemble, to discuss the various subjects incidental to rural life.

On this occasion, when the people left the pubiic-hcase they assembled at the cross. In a few minntes after the crowd hod arrived there, Torpey came up, and addressing Bourke, said, Get away out of this." Rourke said he would not. Torpey then challenged him to fight, and Ronrke struck first, and knocked him dowu. In a short time afterwards, Torpey got off the ground, and stabbed Ronrke with a clasp knife twice in the side. He made a third stab at Ronrke, but hs was held back by a man named Power, who prevented him from doing further injury.

Rourke was oonveyed to his house at Carrig Castle, where he was attended by Dr. Hayes, who pronounced his condition to be so critical that Sargeant Hanlen, R.I.C, considered it advisable to havo tbe mat's dying depositions taken before James Anthony, J.P., Seafield. Information has just oome to hand that the injured man died in a few hours after the injuries were inflioted. Torpey was immediately arrested, and oonveyed to Dnngarvan bridewell, and from thence to Watjrford gaol. Sae pansn, pointing out the necessity which existed for the construction of a pier to enable the fishermen to employ larger boats than those now used by them, and which prevent them from carrying on deep sea fishing.

Some of the fishermen gave evidence aa i lo the risks they ran in the pursuit of their calling, and the loss tbey suffered from not being jna position to carry it on. Jt was a'so claimed that the erection of the pier would have commercial advantages, as it wonld enable coal to oe discharged, and open up a better market to the farmers who could transmit agricultural prodnoe to a better market than was now available. Mr. Blake (the chairman) said whatever decision might be come to on the matter by the Commissioners would be final. Local subscriptions, he considered, would be required, aa ICO applications had been received, and to accede to them all would necessitate four times the sum transferred from the Church Surplus Fond in fact, to build such a nujiber of piers would require the disestaVishment of another Church.

Wai'boed Movixbss Fun. The psual monthly ne on Monday, when owing to the fact that the October fair was held on the Thursday previous, and that on the same day a fair was being hell at Clonmel, the supply of stack was small and the number of bnyen limited notwithstanding, prices ranged high, year and a-half old heifers realising torn 3 to 12 two year olds from 11 to 13 10s. strippers from 12 to .10, and milch cows from 16 to .19. Sheep were very scarce. Pigs were plenty and in fair demand, bonhama selling from 20s.

to and stores from 40s. to 45s. Accident in rat Hunt-no Field. Whilst taking part in a run with the Curraghmon Hounds from Bellevne to Snowhill, on Tuesday, Mrs. Captain Pennefather foil and broke one of her legs.

The injured lady was immediately conveyed to the residence of Mr. Paul Anderson, which is close by, and Dre. O'Farrell and Connolly were soon in attendance. Pouci Cousrr. On Monday, Dr.

Scott presided at the Police Court, and disposed of one case a charge 'of drunkenness the only one before the court. On i Tuesday the same gentleman presided, and fined a boy 5a. for being drank and disorderly. There was nothing else before the court. Leoaa.

We are gratified to learn that Mr. lu C. Strange, son of Mr. T. F.

Strange, solicitor, Wsterford, passed his final examintion, for his certificate as a solicitor, on Tuesday. Mr. Strange'a many friends will hear of his success with the greatest possible lessure. -Kilmeadeh Dispensaev. The committee of this dispensary ought to lose no time in building a suitable residence for their medical officer.

In Tipperary, Abbeyleix, and other unions, snch residences have been erected advantage both to the poor and the rate-payers Wa'Arfobd Literai and Scientiitc Association. have been request -d to state that Doctor Scott's lecture, which, as announced in our advertising columns of Friday evening last, was to have been delivered in the Large Room, City Hall on Tuesday evening, the 6th has been unavoidably post-poned to next Tuesday evening, the 13th inst. Band Pervormaxcc in the Citt Hall. The 'j Waterford Amateur Band gave the first of a aeries of band performances in the larire room, City Hall, Water- ford, on Monday evening. During tho winter the band has arranged to perform every Monday evening, ex-v oept when any other entertainment is being held in the same building, and for the purpose of defrayihg incidental expenses, a nominal figure is charged for admission.

The weather being inclement on Monday evening, the attendance was small. POLICE COURT. Yeste bd at (Before Dr. J. F.

Scott). Tromen' Quarrels. Borough-constable Walsh summoned two women, named Connors and Sullivan, for causing an ot)8troc'on iu the street. The evidence went to prova that tiio two defendants commenced fighting in the Square market, and one of them struck the other with a back-bone. The language used by both parties was of a most disgosting description.

Dr. Scott said the penalty for this offence was or a month's imprisonment. He did not mind the woman using that formidable weapon, a back-bone, bnt the abuse of such language in a public thoroughfare could not be permitted, as children were constantly listening to those words. Mrs. Connors said she would get a oommen-dation" from ths Mayor.

Dr. Soott I do not know but the Mayor would give you six months' imprisonment. As you appeared here, I will let you off with a fine of Is. each and costs. Street Obstruction.

Michael Hearue, a farmer, was charged with causing an obstruction in the pnblio thoroughfare by leaving his horse and cart in Patrick-street, without a caretaker. Constable Carrick deposed that the horse and cart were left obliquely across the streec and when he requested the defendant to take then away, that person refused to do so, and on being asked his name said he would not give it witness said he would bring the defendant before a magistrate, but he refused to go, and when taken hold, of backed into a public-house that was close by this occurred on last Monday evening after the fair. Defendant I live at Tramore, and was only getting provisions. Constable Carrick He gave me all sorts of iuipert'nence, and defied me to bring hint before a magistrate. Dr.

Scott There is no town in Ireland in which the Bystcm of street traffic ia so relax as in Waterford. 1 will fine you Is. and ousts, in order that the offence will not be repeated again. More of it. Patrick Higgins, another farmer, was charged with disorderly conduct at the same time and place.

Constable Carrick deposed that on the same occasion Higgins came up to him and said, let the man no, I will go bail for A.5U0 for him" witness then said he ould bring Phelan to the lock-up, when the defendant called on the crowd not to allow this man" to be taken witness then had to let his prisoner go, as he was afraid he wonld be beaten by the lirge crowd who had collected Phelan then wont into the public-house, whea the defendant called ont, turn out the policeman, ha is drank" witsiuesissked for assistance irom the publican, bnt instead of getting it that individual laid his hand on his shoulder aa if to turn him out. Dr. Scott said this was a case that oould be made assume a very serious aspect if the police so wished it. The piosecutor said he saw a person in court who was present on the occasion in question, and William Costelloe being called and sworn, said he conld not swear what passed between Higgins and the policeman outside, but this he oould tell, that it was a person in the crowd and not the defendant who said, turn out the policeman, he is drunk" when the prosecutor asked him to go for assistance to bring Phelan lo the lock-up, witness said he could not do so, as he was too busy. By Uead-Coustable Kavanagh i I am a shop-s3sistant of Mr.

Higgins's, who owns the public-house the defendant is Mr. Higgins's brother the defendant did not say he would secure Hearne for A500. Dr. Srott Will yon swear that tbe defendant is not the person who callsd out to the crowd not to let the prisoner go Witness i I did not hear him make use of the words. Higgins i Did you not swear I did not Head-constable Kavanagh i Hold your tongue.

It is very likely you were disorderly in the street when yon conduct yourself thus iu a court of justice. Prosecutor i It was out in the street he called on the crowd not to let the prisoner be taken Costelloe, I believe, could not have heard him but for Constable Keating coming to my assistance I oould not have brought Phelan to the look-up. Michael Hearne deposed Higgins came out and asked the constable what charge there was against me, and he told him to mind his own business refused at first to give my name, but Higgins advised me to give it, and I did so to my knowledge he did not make use of the words attributed to him. Dr. Scott i In this case I am bound to say I there is some mistake as to the person who made use of the language complained of, and I will dismiss the case.

K1LMACOW PETfY SESSIONS Yestebday. Before Messrs. J. H. Jones, D.L., D.

G. Bodkin, B.M., and Capt Gyles. An Unmanly Johanna O'Hara summoned Richard Delahunty, of Bishop's Hall, for having assaulted her. Complainant deposed that defendant came into the field where she was working and accused her of taking his knife she denied having done so, when the defendant a truce her with his olenohed fist in the lace, and then hit her on the head with a pike, doing her great injury. Thomas Aylward deposed to witnessing the ansault, bnt said what the girl got she brought on herself.

The defendant was ordered to find security for his good behaviour for twelve months, himself in 10, and two sureties of 5 each. Facton Fighting. Sergeant Keating, Slieverue, summoned Richard Fitzgerald, Rathpatrick, and Patk. Wall, Lscken, for having assaulted Patrick Heneberry on the 28-h September last. The injured man summoned the two defendants in this ease to a former sessions, but the actions were postponed, and in the meantime settled.

The police were then ordered to take np the prosecution. Mr. Feely appeared for the defendants. Patrick Heneberry. examined, said that on the evening of the 28th September last, be went into Mrs.

Fitzgerald's public house at Slieverue, and there had a dispute with Richard Fitzrerald, who caught hold of him and struck him, and they both fed oould not say it was he gave him the cut over the eye Pat Wall struck him with his fist on the head. By Mr. Feely I had some drink on the occasion in question, but cannot say I was half seas over drank beer and whiskey all day was net too drunk to recognise people might have fallen between he two defendants, and not be knocked down by them. Mrs. Fitzgerald deposed that t-ie defendants came into her shop, and before they had any drink commenced wrangling aud wrangled out of the shop into the yard she did not see a blow struck.

To Mr. Feely Heneberry was so drnnk that 1 wonld not give him beer 't was not very hard to knock him dowu. Sergeant Keating said that before this assault was committed he heard there was ugly work between those parties. Pat Heneberry and Thomas Larissy were summoned for having assaulted Richard Fitzgerald. Complainant deposed that on the 26th he was in his mother's house at Rathpatrick.

when Thomas Larissy struck him and kicked him, and Heneberry also assaulted him. In reply to Mr. Feely witness said he was under the influence of drink at the time. Pat Wall deposed he was present on the occasion in question he did not see Heneberry strike Fitzgerald, bnt saw Larrissy strike him saw Heneberry and the complainant on the ground together. James Wall and Richard Fitzgerald were summoned by Sergeant Keating for having assaulted Thos.

Larrissy. This was a case arising out of the othera, the evidence Doing of a similar nature. Heneberry, Fitxgerald and Larrissy were each fined 20s. and oosta, or a month's imprisonment, aid the cases against the Walls were dismissed. John Mudee and Peter Larrissy were charged with assaulting Michael Wall on 11th October at Slieverue.

The case against Mullee was adjourned for a fortnight, and Larrissy was sent to gaol ior 14 days, and then to a reformatory for five yean. James Larrissy was oharged with assaulting Michael Wall in Power's publio house. Mile Post, on 1st October. Dismissed. Thomas Heneberry, oharged with assaulting James Wall, was discharged.

srrer oavmg granted them to tbe outside teachers. Aid. Clampett opposed the motion When Mr. Fortescue moved that the nnion should becomecon-tributory a move which cost the ratepayers 500 he did not tell tlieui of the emoluments which the teachera outside were getting. He (Aid.

looked upon the present system of education as degrading to the children. It was well known that perhaps ten or a dozen children were coachsd up to procure those results' fees, and all tbe others were neglected. He stood up in defence of tbe unfortunate ratepayere, who were so serionsly bled in Water, In conclusion, he pointed out that the grant-in? of these fees would be an encouragement and a bribe to the teachers to coach up the few to the detriment of the many; Aid. Redmond Tbe whole amount we wil be called on to pay, if this motion is passed, is one-sixteenth of Id. in tbe pound.

mr. alln bat is what brought oo tbe rate to 3s.6d. Dr. Scott said that one' of Aid. Olaiupett's arguments.

seemed to be a direct impeachment of the school inspector, as it wa is duty to see that tne cnuaren individually and collectively were improved. His (Aid. C's) erguuient went to show tbat the best way to pay tbe school teachera was by giving them salaries like the office of the bouse, end granting them no result fees. Thus, if the school teachera did their duty in an ordinary way, tbey would get the same salaries ss if tbey did tbem in an extraordinary way, and for this extra diligenre tbey would have no way to compensate them. He contended that if these f'-es were not Siantea that they were' really and truly guilty of a fraud in not pyirig what was fairly due for ex-traoi dioary wo'k performed.

In fact they would be refusing to do to tSeir f.iends and neighbours wbat t'ue rlien government, es it was called, used to do for them. The board formerly paid be teachera, and they used to be rewarded for extra work by the government. He sgain urged the guardians not to oe more unjust tusn tbe government, which they so much abused. Mr. Bloompield, J.P., said the Government had already appointed commission to enquire into the working of the National system, and so tar as the technical education of the children was concerned, they found that it bad been entirely neglected.

He fully believed there would be a considerable change in the present system of education before long. Mere book learning was doing more harm than good in the country. He did not approve of tho results' fee3, but in justice they should give 'o the inside teachers wbat bad been granted to those ou'side. Mr. Allen suggested that the teachera should be paid by piece-work (laughter), and then the grants they were talking about would be done away with.

It wss all very well fcr guardians to have pets in workhouses (cries of name). Yes, he would name them to-morrow. 210 a year the unfortunate ratepayers bad to pay on account of those teachers. In 1840 he would ask what the teachers were paid Mr. Kenny Mr.

Mackey was not born tben. Mr. Allen then went on to say that Mr. Fortescue had drawn a lovely picture of how the outside teachers came into town on Saturdays, seated in donkey cars (laughter), and of the many recreations they bad tbe opportunity of availing themselves of as compared to the inside teachera. Now if they went out on a summer's evening at about four o'cloek, up Newtown, tbey would be sure to see tbe workhouse teachera seated on some wall with a dudeen in their jaws, and the boys under their charge were allowed to look after themselves (laughter).

He then, at some length, pointed out that owing to the education given to tbe boys now. a-days it was a most difficult thing to get a mechanic, as parents would make nothing of tbem bat shop-boys arifdoctore. He also pointed out that forty years ago the rate was only Is. 6d in the pound, and now it was 3s. but be believed that if he preached as well as Moody and Sankey be could not Tpnvince them at all events he had done his duty, I c.

After a few words from Hon. D. F. Fortescue, on the question of technical education, a division was called for and the motion carried, tbe voting being For the motion Messrs Power (Capt.l, O'Meara, Rogers, Leamy, Ryan Baker, Gallwey, Paul, Armstrong, Fortescue, Redm.ind, Hearue, Kenny, Scott, Bloomfield, Mackey 17. Against Messrs.

Gyles, Clampett. Allen 3. Did not vote Mr. Aylward. VETERINARY BURGEON'S BEPOBT.

I Waterford, November 6th. oIB 1 beg to state I received one police report this "lc. iiviu ucrgcMi jveauug, oueverue, am a cow, the property of William Donovan, Nicholastown, was ill. I visited the place and found the cow had died from murrain. Your obedient servant, Arthur Dobbyn, Y.S.

John Mackey, Esq. labourers' cottages. Mr. James Power, R.O., wrote to the guardians, stating tbat there has not been a cottage erected on the farm of Mr. E.

Power, of Lisselly, as ordered by tbe Land Commissioners. This report he made in compliance with a request of the guardians. Mr. Doyle, E.O., reported tbat Mr. Thos.

Connolly, Monmabogue, bad complied with tbe order of the Land Commissioners, and that Mr. Goff, EiilnTeV would build one as soon as he got labourers. Referred to the dispensary committee. Stats or the House. Re-naioing at last report, 978 admitted, 42 born, 0 discharged, 55 died, 4 remaining, 9ol cost of provisions and necessaries received, 130 3s.

2d. do. consumed, 133 17s. 3d. general average cost, 2s.

7Jd. in infirmary, 3s. Od. fever hospital, 6s. 4d.

hospital nurses, 0s. dining hall, Is. 8d. No. on out-door relief, 1,119 cost, 49 17s.

od. last year, 1,105 cost, 51 Is. 4d. Stimulants Issued. 131 glasses of wins 161 of whiskey 141 of beer.

DUNOARVAN CORRESPONDENCE. BOAED OF GUAEDIANS Thursday. Guardians present Messrs. Matthew Walsh, and subsequently, E. J.

J.P., chairman, in the chair Hon. Captain Dawson, M. A. Anthony, B. Greene, P.

Walsh, W. M. Aidagb, J.P., and E. Currey. iuir.

Arising out of a case of oat-door relief, Mr. M. Walsh said he would be for carrying oat the wishes of the guaidian of the division and grant the relief. Tbe Chairman stated tbat the principle of allowing tbe guardian of tbe division to decide tbe case was a bad one, for tben the guardian of any division would be forming a board in himself. Mr.

Walsh I don't agree with you. 1 think the guardian of tbe division knows the circumstances of tbe cases better than anybody else. Chaiiman Tbe guardian of the division may be insensibly swayed by people living in tte district. Mr. Anthony I know guardians who come here for no other purpose than that of granting relief.

Mr. Walsh That's a very uncalled for remark. I will te'-l this poor man to-night to come into the hospital, and tben you will be losing 7s. 6d. a week by him.

Mr. Anthony Yon bad better have him in and make a speech to him. Mr. Walsh Not the kind of a speech yon made on yesterday. You could save 6s- a week by granting the applicant Is.

6d. The case was rejected. In the next case, where Mr. Anthony advocated the granting of relief, Mr. M.

Walsh said As the last case was refused, I would not be for granting relief in this case. Tbe question was polled, and the chairman voted in favour of granting the relief. Mr. Walsh I suppose, Mr. Chairman, your vote carries it Chairman Yes.

Mr. Walsh I suppose that was the reason you voted Mr. Anthony Tbat is a very uncalled for remark. Mr. Walsh Not as uncalled for as yours.

Chairman Let us leave off this squabbling, and go on with the business. Another Scene. In another case from Aglish district, Mr. Anthony voted aguinst it. Mr.

M. Walsh There he votes against a case he knows nothing about. Mr. Anthony I do, sir. Mr.

P. Walsh It is a shame for the guardians to vote who know nothing of tbe case. Mr. Anthony The circumstances of the case were reported by tbe relieving-officer. Mr.

P. Walsh (striking the table) Yon know nothing at all about the case. Mr. Anthony As big as yon are, you would not frighten me. Chairman Keep order.

There is no use in this. The case Mr. Anthony I will not be intimidated from doing my duty. Mr. M.

Walsh i No, as the Land League is done np, yon wouldn't be frightened or intimidated by anything 1 Visitino Committee Increased Accommodation'. The visiting committee reported on a position for increased hospital accommodation, and also for a room in which the hopelessly abandoned class could ba placed. Dr. Holland strongly approved of the recommendation of the committee, and said from careful in-quiry from Miss Shine and the master, tbey had ascertained that many mothers of illegitimate ohildren were not hopelessly abandoned, and, in many oases, there was a likelihood of reclamation. With respect to the hospital, Dr.

Holland said there were at present one hundred patients there, whioh was considerably over what they had accommodation for. The numbers had run up from 60 to 100. The present accommodation was wholly inadequate, and sick people were scattered through the female side of the house. They are removed from the care of the Sisters of Mercy, because there is no accommodation for them in hospital. Mr.

Walsh What would be the cost Mr. Lennon About 250. Mr. Ardagh suggested that tho fever hospital, which was now unoccupied, could be used for the purpose. Dr.

Holland said that ths suggestion was impracticable, as ths Local Government Board would not approve of it. After a lengthened discussion, ths bonrd approved of the report and recommendation of the committee, and ordered that plans and specifications sho lid be drawn np and laid before ths board. resolution of oondolenoe was passed to Denis SJattory, solicitor to the board on the melancholy occasion el ths death of his wife. Adjourned. TOWN COMMISSIONERS Friday.

Present Mr. JohnCubran (in the chair) Messrs. Maurice Flynn, T. M'Oarthy, R. E.

Branan, James John Fitzgerald, and Captain Cnrran. Financial. Arising out of the minutes, Mr. M'Carthy asked whether the balance at the bank had been reduced much during the week Clerk About 15, and 250 in debt. Ths rate-collector has handed nn his books.

Mi. M'Carthy Thar was tinaeUa gnmrnOtysA lot Colonel Baker, J.P., Sir B. J. Pan'l rT xj. i.

Jonesone, 1) Aid Clampett, Aid. Redmond. Dr. Scott, J.P., Messrs. vuu)dtii nogers, THE JOHN HILL The Local Government Board wmta RfKi.

the retolution adopted by the Board of Guardians, with reference to the area of obarge over which to spread the cost of constructing the John's-hill sewer, was not legally carried, us fourteen days' notice of the intention to move same should hare been given. Mr. Kenny gave the required notice oc motion. UNTACCINATKD CHILDREN. The Local Government wrote, with reference to an entry on tbe minutes, in which it is stated that there ate several children in the workhouse nnvacci-nated, and the board desire that this and the other mat referred to in the visiting guardian's report may receive the immediate at.ention of the guardians.

The Master, in reply to a question, said all the children in the house, who were fit, had been vaccinated. The matter then dropped. THE LABOURERS' ACT. The following resolution, passed by the Dnngar-van Bonrd of Guardians, on the motion of Mr. H.

V. Siu M.P., was read That the attention of he Board of Works be called to the question of the erection of the labourers' cottages, and the nece.oity of modifying the requirements of tbe board a- to the conditions to be complied with as qualification for loans under tbe Labourers' (Ireland) Act, because tbe rent which labourers caq afford to pay is strictly limited, and if the conditions required are too costly, the Act wi. be rendered inoperative. After some conversation, a motion to adopt tbe fe-oiuiiou was rejectea, ioe voting being i'or tha motion Messrs. Power GaJlwey, Clampett, Redmond-AylVs rd, Kenny 4.

Apains Messrs. 'Cyles, O'Meara, Rogeis, Leamy, Eyan Morrissy, Baksr, Paul, Armstrong, Fortes-cue 10. Did not vote Mr. Alien 1. A memorial, adopted by the guardians of tbe Nans Union, was forwarded for consideration.

It pointed out that if tbe Labourers' Act is to be carried ont to the advantage of all parties concerned, the money for the building of cottages and for toe purchase of plots of land for gardens for tbe labourers mast be given for a long term of yeais, and at the lowest rate of interest and that as psit five of the Public Health Act is incorporated with the Labourers' Act, the 238th sub-section 4, of the former Act enables sanitary authorities to boirow money fur 0 years, they resoectfull called on the Local Government Board to use their influ ence with the Lords of the Treasury to lend the money necessary foi the proper carrying out of the Act for the term of 60 years. By complying with this request, they sonsidered it would be giving a stimulus to boards of guardians to push on the workiug of the Act as speedily as possible. In tho short discussion in which took place, tbe majority of tbe guardians expressed their convic tion that- the time for repaying tbe money should be spread over a lengthened period to avoid tbe necessity of their paying for future generations. Aid. Redmond moved, and Aid.

Clampett seconded, the adoption of the petition. The motion was cari ied on a division, toe voting being as follows i'or the proposition Messrs. O'Meara, Leamy, Ryan Baker, Gallwey, Clampett, Allen, Bedmond, Hearne, Aylward, Kenny, Paul 12 Agaitut Messrs. Gyles. Power (J.l.

Boeera. Arm. strong, Fortescue 5. THE KILMEADBN DISPENSARY. The following was read Kilmeadon, November 3rd, 1883M ions juacxey, iuq.

Drab Sib In accordance with your letter to me I id Dr flnnnht'i nF 1f In lh. I) .1 laid Dr. Enright's letter of October 1st to the Board of Guardians, requesting them to obtain a loan from the Treasury for building a residence for him, before the Kiltneauen Dispensary Committee, which met on Fri day, the 2ud inst. When the letter was read, Dr. Enright said he would remain as he is for some time longer.

I suggested if the Kilmeadeu school house and post office could be bought, a nice residence might be made for him. He then told the committee he would not live there. The whole matter (hen comes to nothing. Your obedient servant, Richard Gamble, Hon. Sec.

COSTLY E0O3. Mr. Allen, who had only come into the room a short time previously, protested against the orders being passed without being examined by the committee appointed by the board for that purpose. On looking over the book he saw that an order had been passed, in which the cost of five dozen eggs was set down as 3 0s. 5d.

(laughter). Clebk It wa only a clerical error. A LESSON IN SPELLING. Mr. AiiLEN Again and again you refused to pass orders that were not pi iced.

I see two orders here which are not priced. He called attention to tbe way in wbich canvass" was spelled in one of those orders, and said when tbe boys could not spell this simple word, that was a great argument against granting Results' Fees. Aid. Kedmoxd Perhaps you will tell us how tbe woni is spelled (laughter) i Mr. A'fLEN You could tell ns all about one sort of canvas-canvassing (renewed laughter).

Clerk The word was not written in the order book by a school boy at all could not say who wrote it. the ofticebs' salaries. Tbe committee appointed by the board to consider tbe salaries of the office of tbe anion, with a view to- tbe reduction of sume, met on Monday, tbe 5th those present being Messrs. J. Clampett, N.

M. Allen, and P. Kenny. They reported that the salaries paid to officers in tbe union in 1S74 was 2,047, and salaries paid in 1883, 2,67, showing sn increase in nine years of 600. The number of children ef both sexes in tbe union in 1874 was 156, and in 1883 the number was 161, an increase of 5.

The salaries paid to tbe school teachers in 1874 was 162, and in 1883, .114, an increase of 152. In 1874 there were one male teacher and two females, and in 1883 there are three male teachers and four female, showing an increase o' four teachers for an additional five children, and escb indoor additional teacher cost the guardians at least 12 for rations. As only three of the committee had met, tbey refrained from suggesting any reductions, either in salaries or office, but would leave same to the board. Hon. D.

F. Fobtbscub said this report was a mere blind, as it entered into what it had not really been asked to consider at all. The salaries of tbe teachers were paid by the Government, and he would like to know what economy would be effected to the ratepayers by reducing these salaries It was written for the purpose of defeating the motion he was about to propose wit'i reference to the results' fees. Mr. Allen thought Mr.

Fortescue wss entirely out of order, as when this committee was appointed there was nothing at all said about results' fees. He was proceeding to read some resolution wbich he alleged Mr. Fortescue bad proposed, when Aid. Redmond reminded him he was reading from the wrong paper (laughter). Hon.

D. F. Fortescue said Mr. Allen had fallen into two mistakes. Tbe first was in calling him to order when he had finished his remarks, and tbe second was in attributing to him a resolution with which be bad nothing to do.

On the motion of Dr. Scott, seconded by Aid. Redmond, it was decided to postpone the consideration of tbe report until this day fortnight. the question or results' vees again. Hon.

D. F. Fortescue, pursuant to notice, moved That tbe Results' Fees duly earned by tbe workhouse teachers at the last examinations be granted to tbem." Ia the course of a long and able speech in support of the claims of the teachers, Mr. Fortescue expressed bis sorrow to find his motion was likely to meet with some opposition. The board granted those fees to tbe outside teachero, and in all fairness tbey should follow the same coarse in dealing with the tescbera of the bouse.

If the results' fees were granted, the following are the amounts they would be called upon to pay To the bead master, 13 Us. to the Becond, 6 15s. lid. to tbe third. 6 15s.

lid. to the head female teacher, 13 10s. 9d. to the infant schoolmistress, 7 15s. 3d.

Tbns the whole amounted to only 48 8s. lid. He tben defined what results' fees are, and said not is. of them would be paid wbich were not justly earned. He referred to the amount of work tbat tbe workhouse teachera were called on to perform as compared to those outside teachera, and reminded the guardians of tbe fact tbat owing to the manner in wbich tbe female schools were conducted within the past few years, 429 girls bad been sent to service, and out of that large number but five returned to tbe house.

Such a result was indeed most creditable. Mr. Fortescue then pointed out the many opportunities which the outside national school teachera have of making money as compared to those employed in anions, and also mentioned that in tbe year 1363,90 girls were sent out of the country at a cost of about 10 arh. hut owinir to the training tbey received in he bouse, now they were able to procure employ- n.ent and remain at home, in conclusion, ue saiu that the teachers' salaries were formerly paid by tbe board, but now tbey were called upon to pay nothing, and tbe least tbey might give were those fees, which bad been so fairly earned by bard work. Mr.

J. lattery, J.P., had great pleasure in seconding the motion, for ho believed conscientiously that tbe teacneis well deserved these fees, wbich they had earned. He certainly objected to having more rates imposed on the citizens, but held that this was not a lax at all, as these men bad worked hard for the results' fees daring tbe year in tbe expection of getting them. Sir B. J.

Paul thought if the question of granting result feel alone wan before tbem, he would be gainst it, but he did not see how thej could fairly j.r., jouu ityan, J.P., M. O'Moara. tY" rAenD3', TV fyATC- Morrissy, J. Fitzgerald, J. Aylward, H.

Gallwev JP.S M. Allen, T.C., J. Hearne, F. G. Bloonold; J.P Slattcry, J.P., and Dr.

Maokesy, J.P. got a very bad blow on the head. Mr. Lynch Serve ner right. What did the like or her waut out at mgnt, when she ought to be at home with her family (laughter).

The lamp-lighter said that the rea-ou the lamp was not lighted that nizht was because the door was Pulled down. The Harbour Master said that be hod been requested by the masters and owners of vessels to ask for two additional lamps for the Quay. He reported the matter some time ago, aud tenders were invited for them, but he beard nothiug since. Chairman There was an order given for these lamp-posts to some contractor. What became of it Capt.

Curran There were three lamp-posts tendered for, but none were supplied. Tenders were ordered to be invited for the lamp-posts, and that in future the lamp-lighter attond more regularly to his duties. The Streets. Mr. M'Carthy Some effort ought to be made to get the mud off the streets.

Captain Cm ran suggested that a horse and proper iron cart be purch.ised for removing the mud off the streets. Mr. M'Carthy That is a very good suggestion. Mr. lynn I gave notice six months ago that a horse and irt be purcnaned, but I was overruled in the matter.

Mr. Lynch Mr. Beary is acting here as clerk pro tern, when he oaut to be looking after the roads. Adbetsick. Mr.

Brenan called attention to a defective sewer at the end of Humble-s'reet, Abbeyside, and an order was made to have it repaired. The New Books. The Acting Clerk reported that it would be necessary to have the new books from Mr. Dwyer in order that he might be ready for the auditor. An order was made to hare Mr.

Dwyer hand in the books. Mr. Flynn That is a very strong reason for the appointment of a new clerk. Habboub Harbonr Master reported tbat the captain of theUady Stuart refused to leave a berth for another vessej, and he (the haboiir master) had to employ men tdet tha vessel into another irth at a cost of 5s. The boaxd were for prosecuting the captain but Messrs Brenan and M'Carthy sugg sted that as this was the first time the board's official had been defied, they would take no action but i.

auy such conduct were repeate.l, they would direot the harbour master to proceed against the person so offending. This the board agreed to. The Clerkship. The Clerk, Mr. E.

Morrisscy, wrote to the board naming Mr. Denis McCann as his assistant for snch time as he would be unable to resume duty. Mr. Lynch Are you going to allow him to dictate to yon. I say appoint your own man.

Mr. Flynn My opinion is that if you agree to what Mr. Morrissjy suggests the accounts will be in the same state of confusion this day six months as they are to-day. I have nothing personally to say against the person named by Mr. Morrissey, but the business of th? board has been too long neglected, and it is now high time for the commissioners to have something like order and regularity in their accounts, which tbey cannot have unless a proper clerk be appointed.

Mr. Brenan I ask you, gentlemen, if in your own private business yon would allow snch a state of things to continue for any length of time I think wo ought call on Mr. Morrissey to resign, as there is no hope of his getting better, and then deal with him for his pension in a kin 21y and generous manner. His mind is unhinged long ago. You have been obliged to call in a man to doctor the accounts which are in a state of chaos.

How long do you intend they should remain so Mr. Flynn Not only hare you been paying a man to write up your accounts, but you have also been paying the auditor on two occasions to come here to audit the accounts not written up. Mr. Brenan Such a thing wonld not be tolerated in anv nnblic office, and will vou allow it to continue i Mr. M'Carthy I would like to give an old offioer the chance of resigning the position he has filled twenty years.

Mr. Brenan Nobody wonld be better dis nosed towards him than I am. if 1 thought there was the slightest chance of his being ever able to resume bis duties. Captain Curran asked the board not to overlook the important services rendered by Mr. Morrissey for the lengthened period during which he acted as clerk, and not to deal harshly with him.

He would be for having the opinion of the physician who attends Mr. Morrissey, and if there was a reasonable hope of his being able to resume duty at any time, why not allow him to appoint a deputy? ry he clerk of the union was allowed an assistant, and he saw no reason why Mr. Morrissey should not be allowed one. By this arrangement the board would save 50 or 60 a year, and they would be doing a creditable thing for an old officer besides. Mr.

Brenan agreed with Captain Curran as to the justice of having a medical certificate in the case, and he suggested that Dr. Ringrose Atkins, of Waterford, be consulted, be being the only medical gentleman in the county who bid to do with cases similar to that of Mr. morrissey. Agreed to. The Fish Market.

A tender was received from John Butler to repair the roof of the fish market at 4 5s. Mr. Lynch 1 would take the roof off altogether. Don't yon know very well that the fish market is a nuisance There is a lot of old barrels there holding pickle and seal poena, and don't you know very well it wonld be better to have ventilation (laughter) Tbe tender of Mr. Butler was accepted.

The Rates. Mr. O'Meara, rate-collector, said he wonld close the collection this day week. Boabd op Works Loan. The Board of Works applied for 30 lis.

Id. due on loan. Mr. Lynch Why, there is money due to me for the past twenty years, and I cannot get it (laughter). Payment deferred.

EquAL Raying. A communication was read from the f.ncal ftovarninant Ruard. An thi aab)eot, requesting the commissioners to present another memorial, when they (the Local Government Board) wonld issue the necessary notices. Mr. Brenan opposed any farther action in the matter, as the unfortunate farmers would not be able to pay.

Ultimately the que-tion was postponed for the attendance of larger board. PETTY SESSIONS Saturday. Before Sir Nugent Humble, and Henry A. Fitzgerald. Sub-Inspector Gardiner also occupied a seat on the bench.

Transfer. Mr. Thomas Higgins applied for an ad interim transfer of a license from his mother died recently. Granted. Mr.

O'Connell, solicitor, for applicant. Drunkenness. Sergeant Connolly charged John Hackett, smith, with being drunk on the street on the 22nd instant he was fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct in November and December last he is very well conducted when sober. Mr. O'Connell Bad whiskey is the cause of all.

Chairman Any man who rnns the chance of drinking whiskey in Dnngar-van will be sure to get it bad. Fined 3s. 6d. and costs. Drunk in Chauob or a Horse.

Constable O'Donnell charge! P. Flynn, Carnglea, with being drunk in charge of a horse and car. He was very drunk, but very quiet. Fined 2s. fid.

Drunk and Disorderly. Constable Mahr, Abbeyside, charged Michael Tobin, Ballyvoile, with being drunk and disorderly. He would have assaulted the constable only for the Rev. Father Dunpby interfered, and prevented him. Chairman I know him.

He is a very respectable man, and respectable get drunk sometimes. I don't know whether I am an exception to the rule myself (laughter). Fined 2). 6d. and costs.

Cruelty. William Fitzgerald was charged by Sergeant Wm. Montgomery with allowing a jennet to wander on tbe public road. Chairman By the way, did you see a mule there with a lot of proud flesh over his hocks Constable I did, air, snd could find no owner I had to leave him on the road again. Chair man That is the evil of cot having a pound.

Perhaps, Mr. Gardiner, yon could tell us how ws could get a pound Mr. Gardiner I dont know, sir. Chairman Wasn't there something done about it by the grand jury 9 Head-constable Kyne There was, your worship. The grand jury allowed 10, bat ths money could not be given unless we oould get a permanent place for the pound.

Mr. Boyle gives us every facility in his power when we waut to impound anything. Chairman But you use his yard on sufferanoe. What is the difficulty in getting a pound 9 Clerk I wrote to Captain Gaudy about a vacant place in Blackpool, but he would not allow it to be used for that purpose. Head-constable Kyne The police have nothing to do with it at all.

It is the magistrates that can make the order first. Chairman Here is a case in point that mule that I sp ke about. Mad Doos and Mad Donkeys. Constable Mont gomery applied to the benoh for an order to have dogs outside the borough bounds kopt under proper control. There was a woman lost a sow the other day that was bitten by a mad dog Mr.

Fitxgerald The dogs about the country are becoming a fearful nuisance. Con-stable Montgomery In the townland of Garrenbaue three sows were bitten, and the dogs were destroyed. Chairman There is one gentleman in my own neighbourhood who has a dog that goes through my cattle. and 1 hope he will keep him under proper control now. There was a donkey mad.

Did you hear that, Constable (a laugh) Constable Montgomery No, sir. Chair man The most fngbttnl animal or ail, 1 believe (laughter). Constable Montgome ry The pig was very violent, sir. Chairman 1 heard the pig committed suicide. Did she not drown herself i Constable Montgomery She did, sir, in a pool of water (laugh ter) Chairman: ion were going to snoot ner at tns time Constable Montgomery i I was, sir.

Chairman I suppose she had some presentiment of that when she committed suicide (renewed laughter). There was a donkey went mad at enrraneen. constable Jaont-gomery She must have been bitten, sir. Chairman Many an ass went mad without being bitten (laughter). An order was made in accordance with the constable's request.

Nov. 3 Before Sir Nugent Humble, Bart, chair man H. E. Redmond, and H. A Fitzgerald, Esqrs.

Assault. William Brien charged Nicholas Power with assaulting him on Saturday last. Complainant was driving a horae np the street on the day in question, when defendant, driving the railway float, struck complainant over the eye with a tin bucket oomplainant then struck bim, when a friend of his came up and struck complainant on the head with a whip he didn't know who the man was thai struck him with the whip. Mr. Hodnett, for complainant, said it made the offence much worse by having a man who could not conduct himself in charge of the float.

Defendant He struck me first. Henry Conway deposed that he saw com-plainant driving down the street and the float was coming against him, and he saw P. O'Brien take his own side of the road and the driver who was in charge of the float struck him with the buoket. A man named Murphy was called for the defence. He deposed that the two can were going against each other i Power asked him to keep the other side of the road, but be would not do so, and then they had a wrangling match and be struok Power and Power struck him on ths forehead witness went to separate them and oomplainant struck him with a stick and knocked him kicking (laughter).

Constable McLonghlin then charged both parties with assaulting each other in the public streets. on the day in question. Mr. Fitzgerald i Which was the wont i Witness Brien was 1 saw him strike Power, bnt I was not there at the beginning. A fine of 5s.

was imposed, or seven days' imprisonment. The police case was withdrawn. The parties were fiueu Is. and eosta. i.

Sts4U8. Potato. Mr. Quggaa and. lsrt evidence say it is perfectly true.

That is what I cannot say of the evidence eiren generally bv members of the constabulary force, for I have known them to swear as false as the devils in 1. Mr. Mitchell Yoa had better mind yourself. Prisoner I won't be cowed by anyona. I will be a free man some day, if I were to obtain my freedom through oceans of blood.

Sergeant Carroll deposed that on the 6th of October, when O'Gorman was coming out of the bridewell into the prison van, he raised a stick that he had in his hand and strnck Constable Connell a blow on the side of the head, which cut him severely; it staggered him, but ne aia not tall. Prisoner What's that you say he staggered, reeled, and fell." They are the most poetic words I ever heard from a constable. These are the words of Dnrnas, I think, translated into English when he described the fall of the Archbishop of Paris at the walls of Paris. Mr. Mitchell You must be quiet.

Sergeant Carroll He made a second blow at the constable, but he did not reach him and the prisoner cried out at the same time, If I cannot have justice I will have revenge." Prisoner Did I not say the wild justice of re venge sergeant Carroll on did not. Prisoner You are wrong 1 did say it. Now Press, me fairly. O'Connell, Pitt, Thiers, Napoleon, an had enemies on the Press, and so have I don't like my genius curtailed, for I think I have as good a neaa as any 01 these, it 1 bad an opportunity of displaying it. Sergeant Carroll was then oross-examined by the prisoner Were you present when Mostyn preferred a charge against me, as I was in court that day Wasn't it a charge for using disrespectful language I don't know what was in the summons.

What a bad memory you have I didn't hear it I paid no attention to it. I suppose-not-but if you had heard me say tnat was prepared to lead the emans, you would have paid attention to it (laughter). Mr. Mitchell I cannot allow you to put questions that have no connexion with the charge. Prisoner Bnt I say that my questions are pertinent to the case.

I want to show that 1 got provocation. I am going on public grounds, and I want to put dowu a horrible state of tyranny in this city, by which policemen are allowed to swear what they like against people. Mr. Mitchell I tell you again that yon must conduct yourseu iu court. Prisoner You are a tyrant, too, like the rest, aud you take the side of the police.

Why shouldn't yon, when you live by them Yon earn your wretched salary from them, but the Lord Lieutenant oould dismiss you iu the morning ii he liked. Cross-examination resumed Will you admit that I can hit bard I don't know I never felt your blow. No, you would not do me the justice to admit that I can hit hard, bnt perhaps you will have the pleasure yet of feeling me. Do you think that Molyneaux or Cribb could have given a harder stroke 1 don't know. But I know they could not.

I am 40 yean of age, but if I had three months' practice I would not be afraid of any man in Ireland, it the rules of the prize ring were observed (laughter). Mr. Miicbell The magistrates will send yoa for trial before the Recorder. Prisoner For Heaven's sake, send me to the assizes. I want to have a proper tribunal for a display of my genius, and don't send me before a paltry tribunal like the Recorder, who doesn't know his Latin Grammar, in all probabil ty.

I would prefer to be hanged at the assizes to getting an hour's imprisonment from a barrister. Mr. Mitchell We will send you to the first tribunal whatever that is. Prisoner Sir George, will you send me to the assizes The stipendiary shows a partiality against me but if you be kind enough to listen to me, I will say a few words. Sir George Penrose The les you say the better.

Prisoner There is no justice to be had in this country except from the judges. I always said that the magisterial tribunal was a mockery, a delusion and a snare." Will you send me to the assizes It is a case for the assizes, where life is in danger. Mr. Mitchell If you were sent to the assizes you might be kept longer in prison than if sent before the Recorder. Prisoner The winter assises will take place before Christmas.

Mr. Mitchell It is quite possible you will go to the assizes. Prisoner I never have the pluck to speak unless I speak before the judge. I never care to speak before dunces who can neither hear nor understand me. Will I be admitted to bail Mr.

Mitchell No we do not consider it is a case for bail. Prisoner I am for 21 years subject to a most terrible disease, snd sending me to prison is only breaking my spirits. If I am kept in prison it is my corpse will be before the judge, and not my body. The prisoner was then removed. CITY PETTY SESSIONS This Day.

(Beforn Messrs. J. Strangman, D.L., J. Eyan, D. G.

Bodkin, B.M., and J. Slattcry). LACCEX. ES AND EOBBEB1E8. An old man, named Martin Knox, was charged with having stolen a watch, value 6 from Mr.

MoCoy. The complainant deposed that on the ota at one o'clock, he went into Mr. Walsh's publio house in George's-street and fell asleep there when he awoke his watch was gone at the time he fell asleep the prisoner was in the room, but when he awoke ho had lett. To Mr. Strange I went into the place to get balf a glass of brandy, as I got sick in the chapel.

Constable Hassard deposed to finding Mr. McCoy's watch in the prisoner's possession when he arrested him. Mr. St -ange, on behalf of tbe accused, pleaded guilty, and Knox was sent to gaol for two months. Patrick McKenna was charged by Actiag-sergeant McManus with having stolen a woman's cloak from the Cathedral, Larronstrand-street, on Wednesday last.

Complainant From information received I took the prisoner into custody 1 cautioned him as usual, when he said he gave the cloak to a woman to pawn, bnt that the woman to whom he gave it was in no way responsible. Catherine McDonnell deoosed that the cloak (pioduoed) was her property it was valne for 4s. she left it hanging up in the chapel whilst cleaning out the place. Johanna West deposed that she pawned the oloak for Is. 4d.

in Mr. Boyce's, and handed over the money to the prisoner, who asked her to go with it the prisoner was lodging in the same house with her she did not get anything from him. The prisoner, who spoke with a strong Northern accent, said he was in Monahan and had been in Waterford lor the past week, pleaded guilty, and he was sent to gaol for two months, Mr, Strangman stating that the bench considered it a very grave offence to go Inte a house of worship to take anything from it. The Eobbebt or 164. All the parties charged with the robbery of this amount, from a Wexford cattle dealer, were returned for trial to tha winter assizes.

Government Audits. Three governors of the Cork Lunatic Asylum Mr. Morgan (chairman), S'rGeonro Penrose and Mr. H. Dale were on Wed nesday decreed for 33, tbe amount surcharged them by the auditor, Mr.

M'Hugh, for having siirned a cheque to pay jr tie of a hvdranlic telescoDic lift in the premises oocopied by tne medical superintendent, Mr. M'Hugh said the charge was entirely illegal, but this was denied by Sir George Penrose, who said he would resist to the utmost tbe payment of the money. Ia the black man who runs the three-card game native ut auaut-ueru ME. BARKY SULLIVAN IN WATEBFOED. "Mr.

Barry Sullivan entered Waterford by the train doe from Limerick at 2.45, but which did not arrive nntil a quarter of an hour after the ap- pointed time. The Thomas Francis Meagher Brass Band" was in attendance, and amongst those present to welcome the celebrated tragedian were Alderman Ryan, J.P., AM. Redmond, High Sheriff, Messrs. John Allinguani, T.C.. J.

Power, T.C., A. Farrell, T.C., James Phelan, M. A. Manning, E. S.

Kenney, Manner of Theatre, and a large crowd of spectators. After Mr. Kenney had introduced Mr. Sullivan individually to the members of the deputation, he apologised for the absence of tbe Mayor, who had been confined to bed through illness for some days past, and who had expressed very deep regret at being unable to be present. Mr.

M. A. Manning then read tbe following address Deab Silt, In the name of the citizens of Waterford, we give yon a sincere and hearty welcome. The greetings of the people will be, on this occasion, exceptionally warm, as during your last visit a severe illness prevented your countless ardent Admirers from witnessing those magnificent impersonations whioh have made ou famous, and added another name to the honoured roll of Ireland's great. We rejoice at perceiving you possessed of your old vigour, after your well earned rest from tbe labours of your profession.

We take this, the earliest opportunity, to bid yon welcome as an illustrious Irisnman, to the Urbs Intacta, and as the greatest man in that grand profession which has been the staged companion to the pulpit in preaching great moral lessons to a sceptical community. We bid you welcome to tbe birth place of Vincent Wallace and Charles Kean." Mr. Sullivan, in reply, said be hardly knew where to find words lo express bis feelings at the warmth of this unexpected reception. From all his heart he thanked them for the honour they had conferred on him. To be received by their chief magistrate, high sheriff, and principal citizens was paying him a compliment of which he was deeply sensible.

In conclusion he again tendered bis best thanks for the honour done him. Load cheers were, given at the conclusion of the reply, and then Sullivan, accompanied by the members of the deputation, entered the carriages which were in waiting, and drove to the Imperial Hotel, when they were entertained at luncheon. HAMLET LAST N1QHT. Mr. Sullivan's performance of Hamlet," Shakespeare's grandest creation, was a splendid pieoe of acting.

Mr. Sullivan's conception and interpretation have mellowed with years last night his acting was one continuous series of lights and shades, exquisite pictures and groupings, in poetic harmony with the matchless language of the great dramatist, whilst occasionally some brilliant conception or subtle rendering showed the real greatness of the actor. Mr. Sullivan never sinks to mediocracy, every action, every glance having a eovert meaning, the outcome of deep thought and careful study. This was especially noticeable in the third act.

where almost carried away by the actor's great conceptions, yet each and every one are on the qo, succeeding hits of cunning acting, made that wondertul impression on the audience which is like a laurel wreath for the actor, and the memory of the nnforgotten dramatist. Mr. Sullivan's power has become more intense, and his passion mora concentrated, hence he is the greatest living favourite of ths modern school of playgoers. Need we say that Mr. Sullivan had to re-appear before the curtain after each act, and had to bow his acknowledgments repeatedly at the close of the pieoe, after his fearfully realistic but artiaticdeath scene.

Mr. Sullivan's company is an exceptionally good one, the best we have as yet seen supporting the great actor. Mr. Warde's Ghost" was a capital performance small though the part appears to the audience, it is perhaps the most difficult piece cf elocution in the whole of Shakespeare's plays. We have seen the chosen of Mr.

Irwin, but Mr. Ward is even more impressive, and yet more subdued than the Lyoenm actor. Mr. Amory has improved since we saw him last, and is more manly, and possesses a finer voice than when ws last saw him. Though Laertes is not a great part, Mr.

Amory showed himself, within its limits, to be a sound juvenile actor, and may yet take his father's place. Miss Herbert makes a charming Ophelia," pathetic, tender, and womanly, and looks admirable from the front. Her tall stature lends additional interest to the part. Messrs. Kay as The Priest," Bassetroe as The King," Potter as Polonins" (whose make-up was exceptionally good), Mr.

Fosbrook as the Gravedig-gn, and Miss Carlisle as the Queen," realised the expectation of the audience, and proved themselves to be sound, capable, judicious actors. On to-night, Mr. Sullivan will appear in the part of Cardinal Richeliett," a play in which his histrionic powers are displayed in the mow striking and effective manner. His impersonation of the part is full of power," writes the ftasus, snblety and impres-siveness. In the opening scenes Mr.

Sullivan acting was characterised by great ease snd power. When the Cardinal joins the hands of De Mauprat and ulie, and afterwards appeare to abet the designs of tbe King, one feels that there is a perfect self -consistency in toe wily statesman's conduct, for the actor makes ns realise the subtle involution of tbe character. There was a certain grandeur and nobility in the picture presented of the worn-out diplomatist attempting "ft the massive swore which he had wielded in his valiant youth, then turning to a nobler weapon, with the eloquent truth on bis hps, 4 The pen mightier than the In the scene where Richelieu threatens to hurt the thunders of the Church upon the heads of his enemies, Mr. Sullivan was full of masculine force, and there was a kind of majesty in his tone and bearing. Altogether Mr.

Sullivan's impersonation of this character is one of his finest efforts." On to-morrow afternoon, Mr. Sullivan will, owing to the necessity of being in Manchester on Monday night, make his last appearance in Waterford, when he WW present, for ths first time here, his great character of Beverly" in the Gamester," a play whioh has long been associated with bis name. The interest is i well sustained np to ths close, and the tragio ending affords Mr. Sullivan a good opportunity for the display of his remarkable powers. The career of the unhappy Beverley, wLo, with many amiable traits of character, is hurried on to ruin by his own wealnnes and the treachery of a false friend, is, indeed, a melancholy picture.

Mr. Sullivan gives a thrilling representation of the part of Beverley," and amid all the gloom and despair of the wretched man are exhibited tbe af-iection and tenderness of a husband and father. In the death scene, the agonies of the dying gamester are aa aspect of realism that is exceedingly painful indeed ii is hard to behold this exhiolion of noted death without something kks horror. Ws anticipate a bili-Itant aodisoos on this great occasion. THE LATE ME.

D. SMITHWICK'8 BLOOD STOCK. On Monday, at the well-known repository of Messrs. Sewell, Son, and S'mpson, Dublin, there was an uunsually large attendance, attracted by the sale of the hunting and racing studs of the late Mr. D.

Smithwick, of Kilkenny. Of these ten lota were offered, and four huntera having been disposed of, Standard was led in. The son of Sterling, who looked as if he had been absent from work for some time, showed marks of severe treatment in the near fore-leg, and having been put in at a pony, the bidding proceeded slowly until finally he fell to Cap, -i atllogoiu. as. A three-year-old filly, by Hollywood from Lollypop, was bonght well within her valne at 60 guineas, by Mr.

')'. Reidy, and in the two-year-old colt, by Umpire ont of Lollypop, Mr. West secured a bargain at 50 guineas. Annexed is the return of the sale, by order of the executors of the late Daniel bmitbwick, Orobard' ton, Kilkenny Gns. 155 151 115 33 115 60 50 21 Tommy, bay gelding, Mr.

Plnnkett BUck Bess, black mare, Major Bunbury Bob, bay gelding, Mr. E. J. Martyn Brown Mar bJiing John, dam by Mr. H.Perase Standard, brown horse, 6 years old, by Sterling Strategy, by Adventurer, Captain Joy Bay Filly, 3 years old, by Hollywood Lollypop, Mr.

T. Reidy Bay Colt, 2 years old, by Umpire Lollypop, Mr. W. H. West Bay Yearling Filly, by Umpire Lollypop, Mr.

G. Howard Lollypop, bay mare, by Artillery Christmas Pie, by Mountain Deer- -Foinualla, by Birdcatcher, covered by Arbitrator, Mr. W. H. West Duchess Louise, chestnut mare, by Marksman, covered by Arbitrator, Mr.

Tarleton The property of R. H. Bunbury, Esq. Waxy, bay gelding, 5 years old, by Roman Bee, dam by Tom Steele Tapis, chestnut mare, 7 years old, by Kidderminster, dam by Windischgratz, Mr. W.

B. Beatty 100 70 LAND COMMISSION DECISIONS. The Sub-Commissioners who sat in Waterford in September last hav delivered the following judgments iu cases then heard here William Thomas PooU'e estate. Tenant. Old rent.

Judicial rent. Michael O'Donnell ...47 0 0 ...29 0 0 George Land Worn' estate. JohnW. Hally 50 0 0 Joseph O'Neill Power's estate. John McGrath 24 16 4 John Meaner 66 0 0 44 0 0 17 56 Trustees of Sir John Esmonds, Bart.

feirse fewer 38 is William Power LJ 14 0 James Gahan 56 4 8 Susannah Curt is' estate. Patrick Foley 8 13 6 Marquis of Waterford's estate, Michael Flynn 75 15 0 Ifroy B. Palliser's estate. Edmond Eoekett 40 17 2 Auaatatia Cullinane 16 13 2 John McGrath 13 0 4. Bridget Whelan's estate.

Ellen McNamara 39 3 4 James Power's estate. David Yeale 81 16 10 Edward Whelan 15 0 0 Ellen Doyle 63 0 0 31 0 23 10 45 0 7 0 0 63 0 0 36 14 11 0 0 65 13 ii THE FENOE NATIONAL LEAGUE. On Sunday, tbe 4th the usual monthly meeting of this branch was beld. Mr. D.

Hally, V.P., P.L.G., piesided. Tbe Secretary read a letter from tbe head office in Dublin, 15, stating that the case of Geoffrey Power had been considered, and t0 decision rone to was, that it was one they would not feel themselves justified in making a grant." Another communication was read from tbe same office, dated the 31st of October, as follows Deab Sir The reply which was forwarded yon in my name was forwarded in accordance with general instructions, and it is tbe nnaroidable rule of the office that when the organising committee takes cases into consideration, they do not state the reasons which have guided them in their decisions. The cases yon submitted here were ooneidered fully upon the facts disclosed in your own communication. Some of them were recommended by other influential men besides yourself, bnt the committee applying to them the rules which guide them in the making of grants, and which they always endeavour to adhere to strictly, were forced to refuse toe applications. Your length of time connected with the National cause, as you say, may well lead you to believe yourself entitled to special consideration in cases of th'S kind bat I can assure you, you will scarcely find a locality in Ireland at the present time where some good Irishman like yourself would not plead tha same privilege.

Yours faithfully, T. Habbington, Hon. Sec. "Mr. W.

M. Vea'e, Fenor National League." At this stage, the oeoretary announced that tbe next monthly meeting would be the anniversary of the inauguration of tbe branch, and in accordance Mie rules of the National League, the membera will have to renew their subscriptions foi the ensuing year. The proceedings then terminated. RELIGIOUS CEREMONY AT ABBEYLEIX. On Thursday, the Most Rev.

Dr. Lynoh, Coadjutor Bishop of Ki'daie and Leighlin, officiated in St. Brigid's Convent, Abbeyleix, at the solemn ceremonies of Profession and Reception. Two young ladies, Miss L. A.

Clancy, Kildare, and Miss M. Doyle, Dublin, in religion M. Josephine and M. Martha, made the solemn profession of their Tows, and three others, Miss B. Walsh, Miss M.

Doyle, and Miss H. Barron, Knockeen, Waterford, in religion Sisters M. Borgia, M. Miohael, and Josephine Paul, took the white veil. Amongst the clergy present were the following i Very Eev.

Thomas Nolan, P.P., Abbeyleix Very BV. Canon CKeeffe, P.P., Aghaboe Eev. H. Maher, P.P., Por-tarlington A. Dcmpsoy, P.P., Ballinakill Rev.

John Phelan, P.P., Emo Eav. P. F. Flynn, Adm. Waterford Rjv.

William loally, C.C., do Eev. 1 homos Power, do Very Rov. J. J. Wogau, 6.S.F., do Eev.

George Byrne, C.C Abbeyleix Rev. James Lalor, C.C, do Rev. J. Cosgrave, C.C., Aghaboe Rav. J.

Broe, Carluw i Rev. John Byrne, C.C, Newbridge i Rev. J. Monaghan, C.C, Maryborough Rev. M.

Murphy, St. Kieran's College, Kilkenny jv. John Murphy, C.C, Waterford Eev. M. Barron Whitty, St.

Joha'a Coljsge, Water, A VOICE FROM THE WORKHOUSE. Hospital, Waterford Union, 29th 1883. to the editob ow the watebfobd mews. Sib With reference to a letter addressed by me to the Board of Guardians, under date of 3rd instant, which appeared in your paper of the 19th, under tho heading, A Pathetio Appeal," the construction pu upon it by the heading given thereto in another local fancy colored publication, of Standard notoriety, prompts me to ask the tavor of allowing me to remark in your columns, tbat as far as the letter in question is concerned, the facts therein stated are supported by documents in my possession. It is, therefore, difficult to imagine or conceive, how tbe representative of the immaculate print referred to, could be so ignorant or prejudiced, aa to give it a false coloring by the inapplicable word fanatic" Possibly the worthy representative wished to conspicuously distinguish himself by his inability to find a more appropriate word, which speaks volumes for the fertility of his intellect or, perhaps, he takes special delight in drawing upon his limited store of manliness, by indulging in humiliating; terms, to embitter the feelings of adversity.

Either conclusion, however, is worthy of notice only. Inasmuch aa it affords the opportunity of expressing reirret. that the gentleman's peculiar acoomnlisnmenta and virtues will never exalt him to a higher standard" of perfection in the profession he attires to adorn, and it is to be hoped he never will figure under a heading of the same dimensions aa the word fanatic," having a different prefix. I am, JOHN AfBJuEn. THE NATIONAL CLUB.

The literary session of the above popular institu tion was opened on last Wednesday night by Mr. M. A. Manning, with a paper, entitled Dramatic Anecdotes." Mr. Manning waa cheered by a crowded and highly-cultivated audience.

Tha paper, though hurriedly conceived, was perhaps one of the best ever read in tbe city, and combined in a highly judicious manner tbe serious and pathetic, the ludicrious and amusing. The alternate silence and unbounded applause and the hearty laughter guaranteed Mr. Manning's success. On the motion of Edmond Leamy, M.P., and the Eev. W.

P. Power, a sincere vote of tbanka was passed to Mr. Manning, who has since been waited upon to give his paper in tbe shape of a public lecture in the City Hall. AN ILLEGAL INVITATION. At the Piltown Petty Sessions, on last ThorxUv before Captain Walsh, B.M., and Peter Walsh, Messrs.

James Keeffe, Patrick Carrigan, Francis Aylwaid, and Nicholas Walsh, all respecuble farmers, residing in the neighbourhood of Kdmacow, were oharged with poaching for hares on the lands of Richard Phelan, of Raheen. Mr. O'Snllivan, Carrick -on-Sdr, appeared on behalf of the defendants. The evidence shewed tnat tns accused were u.vited to Mr. Phelan a for a day's coursing, bnt it transpired that he had no legal right to issue such an invitation, a the land ia belu under a lease trom tne rrt of Beasborongh, who instituted the prosecution.

The defendants ware finad 30s. each and Meet or the Kilkenny Hoitnds. The nrirti of the Kilkenny Huut took place at the Club House, on Monday, i ne morning was very wet, aud may in part account for the small attendance. Amongst those present wero The Marohioi ess of Ormonde an Lady Castletown; Lird Da M.F.H.; Mr. aii sit Butler, Maiden Hsll Mr.

Speaoer, Mrs. O' Kelly, Bsllyragget Mr. D. O'Ctrroll, Major Lawrence, and othuura IUD Regiment Mr. M.

J. Murphy, Mr. Mr. Jones, V.S, the Hon Bvllrw Sryao, Mr. and Mrs.

O'Shea, Mrs. P. MaeMahoo, Mr. and Mrs. Mr.

and Miss Mil ward, Mr. T. Power, junior, Mrs. Wnian, La 'Jus Cottage ai i prty Master Wilson, Mr. Byrne, BallysalU Mast rv Brien Mr.

Whitcroft, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Widea-ba Dr. Maqwe aud party; Dr.

Brennau, Ac. They passed through the oily, aud uroooedodta KuockroA NrA.