Belfast Newsletter - Friday, 11 November 1870

Births

AUCHINLECK -- November 6, at Crevenagh House, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, the wife of Thomas Auchinleck, Esq., Captain Royal Tyrone Regiment of Militia, of a daughter.

BRIDGEMAN -- November 9, at Great Britain Street, Dublin, the wife of Joseph Bridgeman, Esq., C.E., of a daughter.

SCOTT -- October 31, at Osborne Terrace, Clapham Road, London, the wife of Walter Scott, Esq., C.E., of a daughter.

Marriages

AICKIN--DICKEY -- November 9, at First Presbyterian Church, Killymurris, by the Rev. John Wilson, William Alexander, only son of Robert Aickin, Esq., Carnlea, to Jane, second daughter of Robert Dickey, Esq., Kilcleen.

AYERS--PAGE -- November 8, at St. Stephen's Church, South Kensington, by the Rev. S. M. Braithwaite, B.A., Frederic Ayers, Esq., B.A., Trin. Coll., Camb., third son of the Hon. Henry Ayers, C.M.G., of Adelaide, to Evelyn Cameron, eldest daughter of Thomas Page Esq., C.E.

BATEMAN--STOKES -- November 3, at Churchill, Rowland Bateman, Esq., Kilcara, Co. Kerry, to Elizabeth, second daughter of Edwd. D. Stokes, Esq., J.P., Lassinagh, Tralee.

HOARE--MILLER -- November 9, St. Mary's Church, Dublin, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Waterford, the Rev. Edward Newesham Hoare, B.A., Incumbent of Jordanstown, Diocese of Connor, to Frances, eldest daughter of the Rev. T. F. Miller, D.D., Vicar of Belfast.

O'REILLY--O'NEILL -- November 9, at Roundtown Roman Catholic Chapel, George, youngest son of the late John O'Reilly, Esq., of Rathmore, Co. Meath, to Ada, youngest daughter of Geo. O'Neill, Esq., Rostrevor Terrace, Rathgar.

SWAINE--HEATH -- November 8, at St. John's Church, Croydon, Surrey, by the Rev. J. G. Hodgson, M.A., Vicar of Croydon, Rural Dean, and Hon. Canon of Canterbury, John Coare, son of the late Edward Rose Swaine, Esq., Heron Hill, Dulwich, to Ellen Rose, eldest daughter of Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq., Coombe Hill, Croydon, Italian Vice-Consul, and granddaughter of Baron Heath, Italian Consul-General, F.R.S., F.A.S., &c.

SMILEY--HAMILTON -- November 7, at Drumleish Church, by the Rev. John Powell, Samuel, only son of John Smiley, Belfast, to Catherine, youngest daughter of John Hamilton, Ballinalee, Co. Longford.

Deaths

ALLEN -- The remains of my late husband, Alexander Allen, will be removed from his late residence, 75, Hanover Street, Belfast, for interment in Umgall Burying-ground, on this (Friday) morning, at ten o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. SUSANNAH ALLEN.

BOYD -- November 9, at Applevale House, Ballynafeigh, James, second son of Mr. James Boyd. His remains will be removed for interment in Newtownbreda Burying-ground, on to-morrow (Saturday) morning, at nine o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MURPHY -- November 9, at his residence, Scrabo Cottage, Newtownards, John Murphy, Esq., formerly of Belfast, aged 75 years. His remains will be removed for interment in the New Burying-ground, Antrim Road, Belfast, on this (Friday) morning, at nine o'clock, passing over Queen's Bridge about eleven o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ROBINSON -- November 10, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Jones, Ballymacarrett, Co. Down, Anne, daughter of the late Edward Robinson, Ballymacarrett, Co. Down. Her remains will be removed for interment in Knock Burying-ground, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at three o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

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BOLES -- November 1, at Clare, Kildallen, Co. Cavan, Mr. John Boles, aged 67 years.

BERNE -- November 9, at 66, Johnston's Buildings, Belfast, Joseph, only son of John Berne, aged 17 years.

GILL -- November 4, at Limes Terrace, Lewisham, the Rev. Henry Gill, D.D., aged 46 years.

KEELY -- November 4, at her mother's residence, Bryansford, Miss Eliza Keely, late of Newcastle, Co. Down.

KERSHAW -- November 5, at Uplands, Streatham, Lucy, youngest daughter of the late James Kershaw, Esq., M.P., aged 26 years.

LONG -- November 6, at Leeson Park, Dublin, Elizabeth, relict of the late Robert Long, Esq., Registrar of the Court of Chancery, Ireland.

MONTGOMERY -- October 7, it Detroit City, U.S., Captain Campbell Montgomery, son of the late George Montgomery, Esq., Belfast, the 44th year of his age.

PALMER -- November 9, at Leinster Square, Rathmines, Robert Palmer, Esq., J.P.

Clippings

NEW BARRISTERS.

THE following gentlemen were called to the Bar at the sitting of the Court of Chancery on Wednesday:--

Henry Tracy, Esq., A.B, Dublin University, third son of William Samuel Tracy, of Bray, in the County of Wicklow, Esq., R.M. Certificate signed by Robert William Sheckleton, Esq. obtained a first prize at the examination of students, held on 26th and 27th ult, and takes rank accordingly.

John J. Digges LaTouche, Esq., A.M., Dublin University, fourth son of Peter Digges LaTouche, late of Portarlington, in the Queen's County, Esq., deceased.

Richard Valentine Fitzgerald, Esq., A.B., Dublin University, elder son of Richard Valentine Fitzgerald, of Upper Merrion Street, in the city of Dublin, Esq., Taxing Master, Landed Estates Court.

Francis Nicholas Evans, Esq., A.B., Dublin University, second son of Nicholas Evans, of Newtown, in the County of Cork, Captain R.N.

George Henry Gartlan, Esq., A.B., Dublin University, eldest son of George Henry Gartlan, of Cabra House, in the County of Down, Esq., J.P.

William Seymour Bird, Esq., A.B., Dublin University, eldest son of John James Bird, late of Banagher, in the King's County, Esq., M.D., deceased.

Stephen Ronan, Esq., B.A., Queen's University, eldest son of Walter Ronan, of the city of Cork, Esq., solicitor. Mr. Ronan obtained a special certificate of honour at the general examination of students held on the 26th and 27th ult.

John Russell Stritch, Esq., A.B., Dublin University, eldest son of Andrew J. R. Stritch, of Castlebar, in the County of Mayo, Esq., R.M.

Horace N. Brady, Esq., A.B., Dublin University, eldest son of the Rev. Francis Tempest Bray, Rector of Clonmel, in the County of Tipperary.

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BELFAST POLICE COURT -- YESTERDAY.

[Before S. M'CAUSLAND, Esq., J.P.; and E. ORME, Esq., R.M.]

DISORDERLY CONDUCT.

Archibald M'Guickin, Patrick Trainor, and Joba Gibson were brought up in custody of sub-Constable M'Ildowney, charged with being disorderly and obstructing the thoroughfare the previous day, in Ballymacarrett.

It appeared that the prisoners were endeavouring to get a line of admission into the Workhouse from the relieving-officer in Ballymacarrett. He refused to give them lines, and they became disorderly, and refused to go away.

Jeremiah Wilson, relieving-officer, deposed to the disorderly conduct of the prisoners. He was greatly annoyed by parties coming to his house, using threats, if they did not get lines, almost every night.

Trainor was ordered to give bail for his good behaviour for twelve months -- himself in £5, and two sureties in £2 10s each -- or, in default, to go to jail for two months. The other prisoners were discharged with a caution.

DESERTION.

Cornelius O'Brien was brought up in custody of Sub-Constable O'Toole, charged with being a deserter from the 18th Regiment, as present stationed in Armagh.

The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent forward to the proper military authorities, under escort.

ILLEGAL POSSESSION.

Mary Robinson, a very old woman, was put forward, charged by Sub-Constable Braithwaite with having in her possession a smoothing plane, for which she could not satisfactorily account.

Complainant stated that he found the prisoner offering the plane to a dealer in Smithfield for a sixpence. She could not account for the possession of it.

The prisoner was remanded.

ASSAULT AND ILLEGAL POSSESSION.

Dorah Roberts was brought up in custody of Sub-Constables Clifford and Kelly, charged with being disorderly and assaulting the first complainant; also with having in her possession a gold watch.

Sub-Constable Clifford said he arrested the prisoner for being disorderly. On the way to the Police Office she kicked him several times, and spat on his face.

Prisoner -- Served you right. You did something on me, or I would not have assaulted you.

Mr. ORME -- What did he do?

Prisoner -- Oh, you don't know their little tricks as well as I do. If you did, you would not ask me. (Laughter.)

Sub-Constable Kelly stated that when the prisoner was searched at the Police Office the gold watch [produced] was found in her possession.

Prisoner -- A man that lived at the Ulster Railway gave it to me to wind-up. (Laughter.)

Sub-Constable Kelly -- I believe the watch to be stolen, your worships.

Prisoner -- Ah, that's a clincher. You will get rid of me now, Mr. Orme. (Laughter.)

The prisoner was remanded for a week.

A VIOLENT SAILOR.

A sailor, named Wells, was brought ap in custody of sub-Constable Keely, charged with assaulting and attempting to stab complainant in Donegall Street, on Halloween night.

Mr. M'Lean, jun., defended the prisoner.

Complainant stated that the prisoner was very violent, and made several attempts to stab him with his own sword. He also drew it several times through his hands cutting them.

Prisoner -- I de---s the charge. He could not have taken the sword from me. I knows the use of it better than he does.

Mr. ORME -- You're not doing your case any good by that.

Mr. M'LEAN said the prisoner had received a sunstroke, and when he got whisky he went astray in the head. He was the sole support of his wife and mother.

Sub-Inspector Owen said he would leave the case, on the part of the police, in the hands of the magistrates.

The prisoner promised to leave that night for Liverpool, if he was allowed free. He had to report himself at head-quarters, his furlough expiring on the 14th inst.

The prisoner's wife here made a pathetic appeal on his behalf, and under the circumstances,

He was discharged.

OBSTRUCTING THE THOROUGHFARE.

Bernard Colligan, a carter, was summoned by Sub-Constable Monaghan for obstructing the thoroughfare on the Queen's Bridge, by driving on the wrong side of the road, on the 4th inst.

Fined 1s and costs.

THE LATE STABBING CASE

John Kenney was again brought up in custody, charged with stabbing a little fellow, named Kerr, in Barrack street, some time ago.

The particulars have already appeared.

Head-Constable Glasco said he did not think the stab was given maliciously.

The prisoner was allowed out on his own recognisances for one month.

JANE M'CANCE ONCE MORE

Jane M'Cance was brought up in custody of Sub-Constable Brennan, charged with being disorderly in Corn Market, the previous evening.

It appeared that the prisoner had, as usual, a crowd collected round her, whom she was abusing in a manner which practice and experience has almost made perfect. When requested to move on, she refused, and appeared particularly anxious to know the complainant's number.

Remanded till to-day.

BREACHES OF THE SPIRIT ACT.

John Malone, Green Street, was summoned by Acting Constable Bruen for selling porter without a licence on the 6th November.

Mr. Seeds prosecuted, and Mr. Harper appeared for defendant.

Fined 5s and 11s 6d costs.

John Dugan, spirit grocer, was summoned by Constable Barker for selling spirits at an illegal hour on the morning of Sunday, the 16th Oct.

Mr. Seeds prosecuted, and Mr. Sheals appeared for the defendant.

The case was dismissed.

Mary Ann Sherry, beer-retailer, Alton Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Fickett for keeping her house open for the sale of beer at prohibited hours on Sunday morning, the 30h ult.

The BENCH fined the defendant in the mitigated penalty of 10s and 11s 6d costs.

William John Courtenay, beer-retailer and spirit-grocer, Brown Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Croswell for a like offence, and also for harbouring persons on his premises who appeared to be, or to have been recently, tippling or drinking beer, on the 30th ult.

The BENCH subjected the defendant to a like ruling.

Thomas Scallon, spirit-grocer, Winetavern Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Canning for a like offence on the 4th inst.

The BENCH fined the defendant in the mitigated penalty of 10s and 11s 6d costs.

Bridget Morris, beer-retailer, Joy Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Black for a like offence.

Fined in 10s and 11s 6d costs.

George M'Creely, spirit-grocer and bee-retailer, Millfield, was summoned by Constable Gilmer for a similar offence on the 2nd inst., and also for harbouring persons on his premises who appeared to have been recently tipping or drinking spirits.

The defendant submitted, and was fined in a like amount.

John Dean, beer-retailer, Millfield was summoned by Sub-Constable Bailie for keeping his house open for the sale of beer at prohibited hours on the 1st inst.

Fined in 10s and 11s 6d costs.

John Conway, licensed publican, Shankhill Road, was summoned by Sub-Constable Stephenson for keeping persons on his premises, who appeared to be tippling or drinking spirits, at prohibited hours on the 6th inst.

The case was withdrawn

Henry Greer, licensed publican, Edenderry, was summoned by the same constable for delaying to admit him into his house on the 5th inst.

The case was also withdrawn.

Wm. M'Cammond, beer-retailer, Durham Street, was summoned by Sub-Constable Corbally for keeping his house open for the sale of beer at prohibited hours on the 7th inst.

The BENCH fined the defendant in 10s and 11s 6d costs.

Mr. Seeds prosecuted in all the above cases; and Messrs. Sheals and Harper appeared for the defence.

 

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