Births

On the 26th ult at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Gregg, Pump-street, Londonderry, Mrs. Thomas A. Vesey, of a daughter.

On the 24th ult, at Gilford, the Lady of John W. M'Master, Esq. of a son.

Married

On the 27th ult. at Outerard Church, by the Rev. John Moore, of Lamberton Park, Rector of Enk(?), Queen's County, James M'Calmont, Esq. youngest son of the late Hugh M'Calmont, Esq. of Abbeylands, in the county of Antrim, to Emily, second daughter of James Martin, of Ross, in the county of Galway, Esq.

On the 29th ult. in Lisburn Church, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Ross, Mr Stephenson M'Cullough, of Belfast, to Mary Casement, only daughter of the late Lieutenant Carleton, of Camp Lodge, Lisburn.

On the 27th ult. at the house of the bride's father, by the Rev. T. Seymour, of Salem, Belfast, the Rev. A. M'Intyre, late of Armagh, now of Bangor, to Anna, only daughter of Mr T. Quail, Tabormoney, near Downpatrick.

On the 29th ult. by the Rev. Hugh M'Cay, Ballysillan, Mr William Craig, to Sarah Aune Burns, both of Ligoniel.

On the 17th ult. at the residence of the bride's father, Bellavalley House, Banbridge, by the Rev. John Mackin, P.P., Mr Thomas Connor, to Ann, second daughter of Mr James Fearon, flax merchant.

On the 17th ult. at Munich, the Count Fischler Von Treuberg, to Donna Isabella, Duchess of Goza, daughter of Don Pedro, late Emperor of the Brazils.

On the 28th ult. at St. George's Church, Dublin, by the Rev. G. Black, James Johnston, Esq. late of the 40th Regiment, second son of the late George Johnston, Esq. of Laputa, in the county of Donegal, to Fanny, youngest daughter of the late William Hamilton, Esq. formerly of the Rifle Brigade, and of Eden, in the county of Donegal.

Died

On the 26th ult. Thomas O'Neill, Esq. of this town, merchant.

On the 24th ult. at Ryansford, Mary Elizabeth, second daughter of James Hunter, Esq., M.D.

On the 30th ult. at his residence, 66, Millfield-street, Mr Samuel Henderson, aged 60 years.

On the 26th ult. Miss Craig, of Ballyrolly, in the 86th year of her age.

On the 26th ult, at Joy House, Cookstown, aged six years, Henry Penrice, the beloved son of T. W. Fountaine, Esq.

On the 25th ult, at London, Eliza, wife of James Bryden, Esq. late of Killileagh, county Down.

On the 23d ult. at his residence, Killemaddy Evans, county Tyrone, at the advanced age of 93, James Brown, one of the first members of the old Volunteer Corps, which was reviewed in Belfast.

On the 22d ult. at Nannau, near Dolgelly, aged 74, Sir Robert W. Vaughan, Bart. for 44 years M.P. for Merionethshire.

Last week, Sir Coghill Coghill, Senior Rear-Admiral of the Blue, in his 74th year.

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ROBBERY OF THE POOR HOUSE. -- On the night of Friday last, the Poor House, at the top of Donegall-street, was burglariously entered, and several articles carried away. The thieves had got over the wall next the Antrim Road, by means of a ladder, and, having broken a pane of glass in the steward's room, removed the fatenings, and opened the window. They ransacked the room for money, but found little more than a few halfpence, with which, and some other portable articles of no great value, they got away.

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BELFAST SHIP NEWS.

The steam ship Falcon, Gowan, for Liverpool, sails on Tuesday, at 9 o'clock evening.

The steam ship Reindeer, Head, for Liverpool, sails on Thursday, at 1 o'clock afternoon.

The Triton, Carnell, for London, clears on Saturday first.

Arrived on Wednesday, the ship Huron, of Belfast, Sibbison, from Liverpool, with a cargo of salt.

The brig John, of Belfast, Black, from Liverpool to Leghorn, was spoken 13th ult in the Gut of Gibraltar.

The ship Catherine, of Belfast, Baird, hence at Charleston S.C. 1st ult.

The new schooner Mary, of Belfast (152 tons), Creen, is loading at Glasgow, for Antigua.

The ship Corea, of Belfast, Kerr, from Liverpool to Bombay, was spoken 22d ult. in lat. 1. 18. long. 21. 42.

BERWICK, APRIL 24 -- The Croft, White, from Grangemouth to this port, sank yesterday off Eyemouth, in 40 fathoms -- crew saved.

PETERHEAD, APRIL 3 -- The Mary and Isabella, of Leith, from Sunderland to the Moray Frith, lime-laden, was burned this morning, off Buchaness light -- crew saved.

THURSO, APRIL 24 -- The sloop James, Morrison, of Wick, got on shore 22d inst. in Huna, and is expected to become a wreck; materials saved.

 

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Birth

On the 3d inst. the Lady of Il. St. A Ormonde, Esq. of twins.

On the 29th ult. at Newtownards, the Lady of James Jameson, Esq. of a son.

On the 1st inst, the Lady of Lieutenant Ramsay, R.N. Great James's-street, Derry, of a son.

Married

On the 3d inst. at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Henry J. Dobbin, Ballymena, the Rev. Sam. Marens Dill of Hillsborough, to Anna, eldest daughter of J. C. Moreland Esq. Cairnbane House.

On the 27th ult. at Waringstown, by the Rev. John Beatty, A.M. Robert Henry, Esq. of Ballymacanallen, to Lucy, daughter of the late James Dawson, Esq. of Maryland.

On the 13th ult. by the Rev. P. R. Killough, Presbyterian Minister, Moneydig, Mr Matthew M'Aghey, Killycoogen, near Portglenone, to Margaret, second daughter of Mr Smyth Torrance, Coolnameen.

On the 24th ult. at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. P. R. Killough, Presbyterian Minister, Moneydig. Mr Hugh Torrance, of Mayoghill, to Rachael, eighth daughter of Mr Robert Brown, Bovagh.

On the 27th ult. at Convoy Church, by the Rev. Charles Boyton, D.D. James G. Wood, Esq. of Castle Grove, in the county of Donegal, to Frances Judith, youngest daughter of Robert Montgomery, Esq. of Convoy, in said county.

On the 25th ult, at Southampton, by the Rev. John Langley, Lieutenant C. C. Johnston, Madras Engineers, to Letitia Margaret, second daughter; and, on the same day, C. A. Day, Esq. eldest son of C. A. Day, Esq. of Belvoir-Hill, Southampton, to Caroline Ann, third daughter; and, on the same day, Lieutenant John Cameron, Royal Engineers, to Matilla Susanna, fourth daughter of the late John Douglas White, Esq. chief member of the Medical Board at Madras.

Died

John Clinton, Esq. of Garvagh, in his 72d year.

On the 28th ult. at Coleraine, Rosetta, the wife of Daniel Givin, Esq.

On the 29th ult. at his house, Pottinger's entry, Mr William King, aged 33 years, much and deservedly regretted.

On the 25th ult. at Armagh, after a severe and lingering illness, Mr John Sloan, druggist, aged 5l years.

On the 23d ult. at his residence at Killymaddy, Dungannon, aged 88 years, Mr James Brown, for upwards of fifty years a Ruling Elder in the Congregation of Lower Clenanees.

Suddenly, in Lisburn, Mr John Woods, baker and flour merchant.

On the 17th ult. Margaret, relict of the late Mr Joseph Dickson, of Dristnon, at the advanced age of 100 years.

On the 27th ult. at Anney, county Tyrone, after a few weeks' illness, Mr Robert Clements, agent for the estates of the Rev. James Lowry, Somerset, at the advanced age of 72 years.

In Edinburgh, Mrs. Mary Campbell, sister of Thomas Campbell, Esq. author of the "Pleasures of Hope."

On the 5th ult. at Truro, Nova Scotia, Jennet, widow of the late Matthew Archibald, Esq. in the 95th year of her age. She was married in 1763. in her 17th year, and shortly after came to Nova Scotia, where she left a large body of descendants. She has left 12 children, 100 grandchildren, 250 great grandchildren, and 23 great great grandchildren, in all 385 and of these 323 survive her.

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BELFAST SHIP NEWS.

ARRIVED.
April 20 --	Aurora, (st) Anderson, Glasgow
	City of Limerick, (st) Moppet, Dublin
	Zephyr, Graham, Liverpool, salt
	Falcon, (st) Gowan, Liverpool
30 --	Prince of Wales, (st) M'Neilage, Fleetwood
	Thomas, Savage, Newcastle
May 1 --	June & Elizabeth, Dobbin, Liverpool, grain & flour
2 --	Tartar, (st) Stewart, Glasgow
	Ruby, Rogers, Larne, flour
	Moira, Rea, Liverpool, salt
	Countess of Lonsdale, Lamb, Whitehaven
	William, Miskimmon, Chester, bricks
	Reindeer, Head. (st.) Liverpool
	Britannia, (st) M'Grath, Dublin
	40 colliers.
SAILED
April 28 --	James Dailey, Kerr, Glasgow, oats
	Rosina, Wright, Glasgow
	Prince of Wales, (st.) M'Neilage, Fleetwood
	Tartar, (st) Stewart, Glasgow
29 --	Alert, Niblock. Glasgow, grain
	Athlone, (st) Davies, Liverpool
	Friends, M'Neill, Ballycastle
May 1 --	City of Limerick, (st) Moppett, London
	Prince of Wales, (st) M'Neilage, Fleetwood
	Aurora, (st) Anderson, Glasgow
2 --	Patriot, Benn, Loch Ryan, hay and straw
	Christian, M'Farland, Derry, flaxseed
	Dolphin, Humphries, Newcastle
	Mary Scott, Scott, Dundee
	John & Betsey, M'Dowell, Balbriggan, timber
	Herald, Robinson, London
3 --	Countess of Lonsdale, Lamb, Whitehaven
	Britannia, (st) M'Grath, Dublin
	30 colliers and other vessels in ballast.

The steam ship Falcon, Gowan, for Liverpool, sails on Tuesday, at 4 o'clock afternoon.

The steam ship Reindeer, Head, for Liverpool, sails on Thursday, at 6 o'clock evening.

The Triton, Carnell, for London, clears on Saturday first.

A steam-ship sails from this port for London, (calling at Dublin, Falmouth, Plymouth and Southampton) on Monday, at 3 o'clock afternoon.

The steamer Athlone, Davies, for Liverpool, sails on Saturday, at 1 o'clock afternoon.

The steamer Birmingham, Church, for Dublin, sails on Wednesday, at 6 o'clock evening.

The steamer Tartar, Stewart, for Greenock and Glasgow, sails on Monday, at 4 o'clock afternoon.

The steamer Aurora, Anderson, for Greenock and Glasgow, sails on Friday (to-day), at 3 o'clock afternoon.

The steam-ship Newcastle, Burton, for Port-Carlisle, sails on Thursday, 11th May, at 6 o'clock evening.

Arrived, the Lucinde, Pottlich, master, from Memel, with timber and deals. -- Jon Low, 13, James's-street, Consignee.

The China, from Liverpool to Charleston, S.C. was lost on the bar of the latter port on the 4th April; materials, &c. would be saved.

GREAT YARMOUTH, APRIL 30 -- The Ebenezer, of North Shields, Mills, was ran foul of this day, 9 miles W. by N. of Lowestoffe light, during a fog, by the Juno, of Leith, when the former vessel filled, and was abandoned by the crew, who have landed here.

MALAGA, APRIL 18 -- The Barbara Ann, from Port Talbot to Alicante, was abandoned in lat. 48. long. 9. in a sinking state -- crew saved, and arrived here.

IMPORTANT TO MARINERS. -- The following particulara respecting the erection of a lighthouse at Melbourne, Port Philip, and a beacon and tower on the English coast, near to Stranraer, have been received at Lloyd's:-- "MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP, Dec. 2, 1842, -- A stone lighthouse, 42 feet high, has been erected on Shortland Bluff, about three miles within the Heads, the lantern for which is shortly expected from Sydney, and will be 7 feet high by 5 feet broad. By making the light bear N.N.W. the entrance may be taken at any time." -- "STRANRAER APRIL 27, 1843. -- "Two very important erections are about being built for the benefit of the shipping in this neighbourhood, viz. -- a beacon on Sour Laggan, or Ebb Stone; and a tower adapted for a light house (but not to be lighted) on the Cairn Point in Lochryan."

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STATE OF BRIDGE-STREET. -- At present the immense thoroughfare of Bridge-street is completely interrupted, in consequence of the alterations in progress, for the purpose of wood pavement. The street is little better than a quarry pit, and business is necessarily injured. In our own office, the gas cannot be had, and a number of our neighbours must be similarly situated; while, we have been informed, that several weeks must elapse before the contemplated improvements can be carried into full effect. We respectfully suggest to the Police Committee the necessity of employing an additional number of hands, to expedite the business, in order that the losses, to which tradesmen will otherwise be inevitably subjected, may be avoided.

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MR. SAMUEL GRAY. -- In our first page will be found an appeal to the public in reference to this gentleman, who, if innocent of the offence with which he is charged, has certainly been badly treated. In addition to the information contained in that appeal, we have to state, that contributions will be gratefully acknowledged by Mr. Wm. Gray, jun. Ballybay; and by Mr. John Dickson, Castledawson.

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On Saturday, the body of a male infant, that had been still-born, was found concealed in a dung-heap in Downpatrick, in the yard of a person named Stephen M'Carty.

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DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE. -- A woman, residing in Curcullintrough, near Portadown, having occasion to go a short distance from home, on Monday last, left her two children -- one of whom was in a cradle -- in the house, until she would return. During her absence, the straw in the cradle took fire, and the infant was burned to death before any assistance could be afforded.

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LUSUS NATURE. -- On Saturday morning last a white sparrow was caught on the premises of Mr. T. Alexander, of Rathfriland. It is supposed to be one of this year's hatching, and is now in the possession of David Dalzel, one of Mr. Alexander's sawyers.

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ANGLING EXTRAORDINARY. -- A gentleman, while angling, the other day, in the river Bann, hooked at once a large full-grown hedgehog and two trouts.

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THE CUCKOO. -- This harbinger of Spring has been heard within the last ten days at Drumbanagher and Greenwood Park.

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The large wasps seen flying about in April and May are the queen wasps, and their destruction prevents the birth of myriads of wasps. Earl Fitzwilliam gives a shilling each for them, dead or alive.

 

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Birth

On the 20th inst. at Bryanston-square, London, the Viscountess Hood, of a son.

On the 20th inst, at the Belfast Bank, Strabane, the Lady of William Smyth, Esq. of a daughter.

On the 22d inst. at Tamnamore, the Lady of Richd. Lloyd, Esq. of a son.

On the 19th inst. at the Rectory, Donaghadee, the Lady of the Rev. John Bell, of a son.

At Gortlee, county of Donegal, the Lady of Thomas Patterson, Esq. of a daughter.

Married

On the 23d inst. by the Rev. Isaac Nelson, Donegall-street, M. Willam Nelson, Belfast, to Louisa Ellen, youngest daughter of the late John Kent, Esq. Belfast.

On the 23d inst. in St Thomas' Church, Dublin, by the Rev. W. J. Molloy, Mr Freeman B. Hardy, of Belfast, to Charlotte, second daughter of Mr G. Palmer, of Dublin.

On the 18th inst. in Collon Church, by the Rev. A. Adams Rector, William Rathbourne Supple, Esq. of Dunshaughlin House, county Meath, to Fanny Charlotte, second daughter of Robert Harrison, of Janeville, county Louth, Esq.

On the 16th inst. by the Rev. W. Campbell, Mr James Fleck, teacher of Mollaghboy National School, to Miss Ellen M Cargo, Islandmagee.

On the 11th inst. by Rev. A. Breakey, Killileagh, Mr Sam. Burns, Saintfield, to Anne, youngest daughter of Mr Finlay Ringland, Clantagh,

On the 12th inst. by the Rev. Edward Stewart, Presbyterian minister of Clough, Mr Charles Fowen, of Drumcaw, to Jane, third daughter of the late Mr William M'Coubray, of Drumanaghan.

On the 15th inst. by the Rev. James Steele, Stranorlar, Mr James Farle, of Raneeny, near Donegal, to Lilly, oldest daughter of Mr Thomas Bell, of Dunwiley.

On the 16th inst. in St. Peter's Church, Dublin, by the Rev. Benjamin Morris, John La Touche, Esq. eldest son of Robert La Touche, Esq. Harristown, county of Kildare, to Maria. only child of the late Rose Lambart Price, Esq. of Trenagwainten, in the county of Cornwall, and Catherine Countess Dowager of Desart.

On the 16th inst. Mr Hugh Williams, brother of Sir John Kaye Williams, Bart. to Miss Williams Wynn, only daughter of the late Baronet of that name.

Died

On the 23d inst. at his residence, Donegall-square, John Martin, Esq. at the advanced age of 86 years. He was one of the most respectable merchants of Belfast.

On the 24th inst. at his residence, Cromac-park, Francis Glenfield, sen. Esq. in the 74th year of his age.

On the 15th inst. at Dundrum House, Margaret Atkinson, daughter of the late Jeremiah Atkinson, Esq.

On the 16th inst. at Gortin, of an inflammation of the bowels, Eliza, wife of Alexander Laughlin, Esq. Surgeon, R.N. aged 41 years.

At Dundrod, on the 17th ult. in the 89th year of his age, Mr John Rusk, formerly of Ballysillan, where for upwards of 30 years he very satisfactorily and creditably filled the situation of Foreman Bleacher to J. S. Ferguson and Co. During a long life his walk and conversation evidenced the consistency of the Christian, and gained the esteem of all who knew him. "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the latter end of that man is peace."

On the 19th inst. at Ballywooley, near Bangor, in the seventh year of his age, Stewart, son to Mr John M'Kean, Belfast.

On the 18th inst. in the 30th year of her age, Ann Jane, second daughter of the late Mr Charles Stanley, of Derryhale, near Portadown.

On the 17th inst. in the 34th year of his age, James, only son of Mr William Reid of Ballycushion, near Templepatrick.

On the 19th inst. in the 56th year of his age, Mr Robert Davison, of Matuskerty, near Toome.

On the 11th inst. of malignant scarletina, in the prime of life, after a short illness, Mary, daughter of John Byrne, Esq. of Dundalk, Solicitor.

On the 21st inst. Mr Patrick Shaw, of Newtownhamilton, merchant, aged 47 years.

On the 19th inst. at Parsonage, Ballyhaise, the residence of her son, Archdeacon Beresford, Frances, widow of the late Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh.

On the 12th inst. at the advanced age of 92 years, Miss Jane Coleman, of Clanbrassil-street, Dundalk.

On the 15th inst. Ellen, the beloved wife of Mr D. Gailey, Coleraine.

On the 19th inst. at Saintfield House, Mrs. Lloyd, for 35 years the faithful housekeeper of Nicholas Price, Esq.; and on the previous evening, at Strangford, Mrs. Harman, for the same period the faithful housekeeper of James Blackwood, Esq.

On the 12th inst. at Dunleer, James B. Dunlop, Esq. L.R.C.S. second son of the late Major Dunlop, of the 18th Royal Irish and of Edenderry, county of Down.

On the 14th inst. in Markethill, Eliza, wife of Joshua Paul Barker, Esq. J.P. Captain and Adjutant of the Armagh Militia, and only sister of the late General Stuart, of Limerick, E.I.C.S.

On the 26th ult. at St. Andrew's-square, Glasgow, John, aged 21 months, youngest son; and on the 4th inst. James, aged 5 years, eldest son of Mr James Belford, Londonderry.

On the 7th inst. of influenza, at her residence, 12, Upper Buckingham-street, Dublin, Frances Mervyn Newton, wife of Geo. Hibbert Newton, Esq. sister of Sir Gorges Irvine, Bart. and daughter of the late Colonel Irvine, of Castle Irvine, in the county of Fermanagh.

On the 3d inst. at Epping-place, on his way from Norwich to the Countess of Rothes, Shrub-hill, Dorking, for the benefit of his health, Major Augustus Wathen, 13th Light Dragoons, aged 45, only son of Major Wathen, 78, Cadogan-place, London.

On the 4th inst. at Bregenz, on the Lake of Constance, General Lord Forbes.

On the 7th inst. at Gouray, in the island of Jersey, General Sir Tomkyns Hillgrove Turner, G.C.H.K.C.

A few day ago, at Southampton, Lieut.-General John Ross, Colonel of the 46th Foot.

On the 19th inst. in Upper Belgrave-place, London, in his 66th year, Charles James Apperley, Esq. the well-known sporting writer under the signature of Nimrod.

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BELFAST SHIP NEWS.

ARRIVED.
May 24 --	Martha, Mawhinney, Bangor, slates
	Eleanor, Long, Riga, flax
	Newcastle. (st.) Burton, Carlisle
	Brennus, Gaudia, put back from stress of weather
25 --	Copernicus, Meyer, Memel, timber
	Tartar, (st) Stewart, Glasgow
	Prince of Wales, (st.) M'Neilage, Fleetwood
	Athlone, (st) Davies, Liverpool
	5 colliers.
SAILED.
May 23 --	Falcon, (st) Gowan, Liverpool
24 --	Countess of Lonsdale, (st.) Lamb, Whitehaven
	Mary & Joseph, --------, Drogheda
	Britannia, (st) M'Grath, Dublin
	Aurora, (st) Anderson, Glasgow
25 --	Alert, Niblock, Glasgow, grain
	29 colliers and other vessels in ballast.

The steam ship Falcon, Gowan, for Liverpool, sails of Tuesday, at 9 o'clock evening.

The steam ship Reindeer Head, for Liverpool, sails on Thursday, at 12 o'clock noon.

The Ardent, Markey, for London, clears on Saturday first.

A steam-ship sails from this port for London, (calling at Dublin, Falmouth, Plymouth and Southampton) on Monday, at 8 o'clock evening.

The steamer Athlone, Davies, for Liverpool, sails on Saturday, at 7 o'clock evening.

The steamer Birmingham, Church, for Dublin, sails on Wednesday, at 9 o'clock evening.

The steamer Tartar, Stewart, for Greenock and Glasgow, sails on Monday, at 9 o'clock night.

The steam-ship Newcastle, Burton, for Port-Carlisle, sails on Thursday, 8th June, at 5 o'clock evening.

The ship Constitution, of Belfast, hence for Quebec, was spoken 4th inst. in lat. 45. long. 45. out 11 days, by the Wanderer, arrived at Cork -- passengers and crew all well.

The Carl Christian, Berr, from Dantzic to Liverpool, with timber, was windbound in Carrickfergus roads on Sunday.

A schooner, of and from Belfast for St John's, Newfoundland, with passengers, was spoken 14th instant -- 12 days out. -- Shipping Gazette.

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PUBLIC OCCURRENCES, ACCIDENTS, &c.

ANOTHER AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH. -- On Sunday morning last, about nine o'clock, as a woman of the name of Sarah Conway, of the Falls, Belfast, was returning home from the well with a can of water, she dropped dead a short distance from her own door.

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FIVE PERSONS DROWNED. -- On Saturday last, Capt. Wilson, of Portaferry, with his son and three other hands, left that place in a boat for Castleward, where they took in some timber; and returning to Portaferry, in place of crossing straight from Castleward Bay, they drifted down towards Strangford Bar, the current being usually very strong on this ferry. In their effort to alter the boat's course they were unfortunately upset, and all on board perished. It is said that some of the party had been under the influence of drink. -- A Correspondent.

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BOY DROWNED. -- On the evening of Saturday last a boy named Doran, about eleven or twelve years of age, in the employment of Robert Gordon, Esq. of Farronfad, near Downpatrick, was unfortunately drowned in a draw-well, in a yard attached to the premises of that gentleman. An inquest was held on the body.

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ADDRESS AND TESTIMONIAL TO MR. JOHN M'CREARY. -- On Saturday evening last, this gentleman, lately teacher of the Charlemont-place National School, Armagh, and at present teacher of the Congregational National School Townsend-street, Belfast, was entertained by a number of his friends in the former place, in Mr. Wm. Boyd, senior's, Thomas-street -- Mr. Boyd occupying the chair, and Mr. J. M'Connell acting as croupier. The object of this social meeting was to present Mr. M'Creary with an address and testimonial, expressive of the high esteem in which his literary attainments and private worth were held during his residence in Armagh. The address embodied this feeling in neat and appropriate language. -- The testimonial consisted of a handsome silver snuff-box (manufactured by Mr. George Macartney, jeweller, English-street), bearing the following inscription:-- "Presented to Mr. John M'Creary, teacher, by a few of his friends, on his leaving Armagh, as a mark of their respect -- 1843."

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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN CASTLEWELLAN. -- The extensive premises of Mr. Samuel Gibbons, woollendraper, and those of Mr. O'Neill, postmaster, were both totally consumed by a fire which burst forth about two o clock on Sabbath morning. The entire premises were burned to the ground. The origin of the fire is entirely unknown, but it is supposed that it was an accidental occurrence.

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THE MAGISTRACY. -- The Lord chancellor has been pleased to appoint Robt. Potter, Esq. of Ardview House, Killinchy, a magistrate for the county of Down, on the recommendation of the Lieutenant of the county. Mr. Potter was sworn in accordingly last week in Belfast.

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THE MAGISTRACY. -- Edward Wellington Bond, Esq. of Bondville, Tynan, has been appointed to the Commission of the Peace for the county of Armagh, on the recommendation of the Earl of Gosford, Lieutenant of the County.

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SHOCKING OUTRAGE. -- On the 13th inst. Mr. Thomas M'Kim, farmer, of Grangemore, near Dromore West, discovered seven of his milch cows ill. Three of them died, and on opening them their stomach was found full of pins, which some malicious person had mixed in their food. We understand that Wm. Phibbs, Esq. Seafield, has offered a reward of £25 for the discovery of the perpetrators of this diabolical outrage. -- Sligo Journal.

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THE ARMY.

WAR-OFFICE, MAY 19.

1st Dragons -- Cornet T. Jones to be Lieut. vien D. F. Jones, retires; H. J. W. King to be Cornet, vice T. Jones.

7th Foot -- Ensign G. C. Wilson, from the 38th, to be Lieut. vice Thurlow, pr.

10th -- Quartermaster J. Goodfellow, from 26th, to be Quartermaster, vice Daines, ex.

21st -- Lieut. B. L. Lye, from h.p. 11th Light Dragoons, to be Lieut. repaying the difference, vice Mortimer, appointed to Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment; Second Lient. W. J. Firebrace to be First Lieut. vice Lye, ret.; H. P. T. T. Woodington to be Second Lieut. vice Firebrace.

22d -- Ensign C. Dakers to be Lieutenant, without purchase, vice Macpherson, dec.; Ensign R. E. Blake to be Lieut. without purchase, vice Dakers, whose pr. has been cancelled; Ensign J. F. Hyde, from 38th, to be Ensign, vice Blake.

26th -- Quartermaster C. Daines, from 10th Foot, to be Quartermaster, vice Goodfellow, exchanges.

29th -- Capt. J. D. Young, from 44th Foot, to be Capt. vice Browne, exchanges; Lieut. E. Durbin to be Capt. vice Palairet, retires; Ensign T. H. Breedon to be Lieut. vice Durbin; J. M. Lyle to be Ensign, vice Breedon.

33d -- Ensign G. Swaby to be Lieut. without purchase; J. Cassidy to be Ensign, vice Swaby; Lieut. C. Mills to be Adjutant, vice Erskine, promoted.

38th -- C. F. Browne to be Ensign, without purchase, vice Hyde, appointed to 22d Foot.

44th -- Capt. G. Browne, from the 29th Foot, to be Captain, vice Young, exchanges.

87th -- Lieut. C. T. Graves to be Captain, without purchase, vice Hassard, deceased; 2d Lient. J. K. E. Holmes to be First Lieut. vice Graves; H. F. Williams to be 2d Lieut. vice Holmes.

Unattached. -- To be Lieut-Col. without purchase, Brevet Col. H. Balneavis, from h.-p. Major unatt. To be Majors, without purchase: Brevet Col. T. E. Napier, from h.-p. Captain late Chasseurs Britanniques; Brevet Lieut.-Col. R. Fraser, from h.-p. Captain 93d Foot. To be Captain:-- Lieut. G. S. Jenkinson, from the 68th Foot.

Memorandum. -- Capt. E. Templeton, upon h.-p. of the 47th Foot, has been allowed to retire from the Army, by the sale of his commission, he being about to become a settler in Canada.

ADMIRALTY, MAY, 18.

Corps of Royal Marines. -- Second Lient. W. J. Burney to be First Lieut. vice W. G. Mahon, resigned.

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MONUMENT TO GENERAL GILLESPIE. -- Col. Cairnes, K.H. Honorary Secretary, has received a letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Burke Nicolls, of which the following is a copy, and also the receipt of the sums mentioned in the subjoined list, which was enclosed in the letter:-- "Upper Park Camp, Jamaica, 2d April, 1843. -- My dear Cairnes, -- I send you an order on my agents, Messrs. Cox and Co. for the amount subscribed, together with the list I sent round. Pray be particular in acknowledging the amount, together with the officers' names who have subscribed. The 77th arrived yesterday, to go round the north side to relieve the 82d, ordered to Canada, -- Ever yours, (Signed) WM. B. NICOLLS. -- Major-General Berkeley, commanding, £1; Lieut.-Colonel William Burke Nicolls, 2d W.I. regiment, £1; Lieut.-Colonel Warren, Deputy Quartermaster-General, 10s.; Captain Carden, 2d bat. 60th Rifles, Aide-de-Camp, £1; Lieut. Anderson, 2d W.I. regiment, £1; Capt. Stowell, £1; Capt. Pack, do. do. £1; Capt. Packe, do. do. £1; Lieut. Harpur, do. do. £1; Ensign Carey, do. do. £1. Total, £9, 10s.

"5th May -- The Rev. Wm. Dickson, Rasharken Rectory, near Kilrea, £1. 13th May -- Capt. Smith, Rathnay, 69th Regiment, English Town, near Coleraine, £1; the Rev. James Huey, Ballywillan, Portrush, £1. -- Grand total, £12, 10s."

 

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Birth

On the 25th inst. the Lady of Mr S. D. Robinson, of Belfast, of a daughter.

Married

On the 26th inst. by the Rev. James Wallace, Saintfield, Mr. John Thompson to Lydia Jane, second daughter of the late Mr George Lowry, Saintfield.

At Urney Church, by the Rev. John Conroy, Frederick Carolin, of Talbot-street, Dublin, Esq. to Anne, fourth daughter of the late William Nelson, of Strabane, Esq.

Died

On the 26th inst. Helen, wife of John Campbell, Esq. of Ballymacarrett -- a lady, whose many moral virtues and Christian graces justly endeared her to all her connections and acquaintances.

At Glenmore, near Lisburn, the 20th day of fifth month, in her 61st year, Anna, wife of James N. Richardson.

On the 25th inst. after a short illness, Mr. Joseph Molyneux, in the 85th year of his age.

On the 25th inst. Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. Alexander Dickson, Francis-street, Newtownards.

On the 20th inst. at Portadown, Mary Ann Ogilvie, the beloved wife of Mr David Hammond, Excise Department.

On the 20th inst. aged eight months, George Washington Flood, son of Mr Flood, Gilford.

On the 22d inst. at Thornhill, near Derry, Georgiana, daughter of the late T. W. Crawford, Esq. Surgeon of the Donegal Militia.

Clippings

BELFAST SHIP NEWS.

The steam ship Falcon, Gowan, for Liverpool, sails on Tuesday, at 9 o'clock evening.

The steam ship Reindeer, Head, for Liverpool, sails on Thursday, at 12 o'clock noon.

The Ardent, Markey, for London, clears on Saturday first.

The ship Constitution, of Belfast, was spoken on the 4th inst, in lat. 46 long. 43.

The Lady Wright, Wright, master, from Sicily, with barilla, shumac, pumice stone, corkwood, &c. -- William M'Clure & Son, consignees.

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The Treasurer of the Surgical Hospital has received 12s 6d from the members of a Court of Inquiry, held at Davis's Hotel, 26th May instant, by Mr. Hugh Kelly.

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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. -- On Sunday morning, a fire broke out in the rear of Mr. Thos. Lowdens bakery, Little Patrick-street, and which was not extinguished until the bake-house and a number of small houses adjoining the premises were completely destroyed, together with a large quantity of ship-biscuit. We have not ascertained the amount of loss, but we are sorry to hear that the premises were not insured.

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THE LATE REV. DR. CAMPBELL. -- A monument is about to be erected in Newry Church, to the memory of the late respected Vicar of the parish. A design, by John Pim Jackson, Esq. architect, of this town, has been selected by the Committee, from a number of others, by by different artists.

 

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