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London, England, 1825-12-28 00:00:00

THE UNFORTUNATE TREASURE.

That riches are not always a blessing, may be seen by
the following anecdote :—A poor inftn of the name of Kerins
of the parish of Kilmactige, near Ballina, Ireland, when
employed in digging his ground, discovered a hidden trea-
sure, amounting to the value of eighty pounds. His
_joy,
no doubt, was great, on this valuable acquiSition, which lie
brought home to his ho less rejoiced family ; but be soon
found that some of his neighbour:, envious of his good
fortune, and inflated by that fatal thirst of 0111 which lees
proved so destructive to the human race, made manic&
on him with intent to rob him of his property.. To
avoid this lie committed the-treasure to his son, desir-
ing him to escape with it to a near relative, and to en-
trust it to his care until he could convert it M a proper
purpose. This having been done, he rested satisfied
for a few clays, thinking all was safe ; hut, alas ! whets
lie went to his friend tei require him to deliver up his, trust,
he experienced a cruel disappointment, as there was but
a small portion of the meney forthcoming, and his friend
denying that he had received any more. He, however,
consoled himself with the hope of being able to recover his
money by law, and lodged informations against the de-
spoiler, who' was committed to gaol, tried, and sentenced
.o transportation, with, however, a proiiso, that if the
money should be restored within a limited time the sen-
tence was to be revoked. The money was paid back,
the culprit liberated, and the fortunate owner once more put
in possession of his beloved gold, and filled with the idea of
employing it to the benefit of his family. But short was
his dream of ideal happiness ; fee in the dead of night,
when he and his wife and children enjnyed the pleasure of
a sound and comfortable sleep, the wakeful marauder, at-
tended by a desperate gang, and well armed, forced into his
house, and by holding before him and his family the hor-
rors of immediate death, compelled him to give up what-
ever money he had, which, together with other articles of
property, they, carried away securely.
Kerin again had recourse to law, and prosecuted some
persons, who were acquitted, for want of sufficient proof.
which was the means of involving him in more troubles
and increasing his misery ; for shortly after a formidable
gang attacked his dwelling, actuated, as it would seem,
more with a spirit of revenge against him for daring to pro-
secute them, than with the hope of findirm money ill his
possession. Having forced the door of the° house, in the
most savage and merciless manner they fast bound the in-
mates, set fire to some flax or tow, with which they mow
inhumanly burned Kerin and his wife, to the great dense:
of their lives, and inflicted several wounds on the poor man
with bayonets and oilier weapons. ll^.ving posseseted them-
selves of whatever be had, as also of all the linen, yam, and
clothing which they thought worth taking, they decamped,
leaving the unfortunate family destitute of every thing of
vaine, and nearly expiring under their wounds. He has
identified one Walsh, who was alleged to he concerned in
the former robbery, and who has been lately apprehended
and committed to the gaol of Sligo for trial.—Bullina

To WASH Woott.nx Goons.—This art of stashing
woollen things so as to prevent them from shrinking is one
of the many desiderata in domestic economy worthy of being
recorded—and it is therefore with satisfaction we now ex-
plain this simple process to our readers. All descriptions
of woollen goods should be well washed with socp in Tay
hot water, etnl as soon as the article has hc-n cleansed, in-
stantly immerse it in cold water; let it be wrung atd
hung up to dry—probutuni

A number of persons were attracted on Moddaythotning.
between ten And eleven o'clock, at the end of Fleet-market
and Bridge-street, to observe a hawk, or, as some wete'ci
opinion, a larger bird of prey, pursue a flock of pipet:.
It wheeled round beneath them while rising, and, dimi-
nishing each revolution, compelled them to ascend within
the circle it had formed to an immense height, when one
was seen to drop, which it pounced upon, and immediately
flew across the Thames.

Itlysrsr.tous CraccstaTxxce.—On Sunday everting,
upwards of fifty bead of oxen were washed on shore a:
Ballymaeaw, which were instantly made a prey of anti
skinned by the country people. No shipwreck was known
to have occurred on the coast on that day, or immediately
previous to it; and we are only able to account for the cir-
cumstance by supposing that the cattle were thi cargo of
some vessel which foundered at sea. It is said that acme
of the carcasses were still warm when discoverml.—Warr-
ford ]fail.
A BAILIFF SHOT.—IVe understand that a Court or
Conscience Bailiff was shot dead this morning, about eight
o'clock, at Phipsborough, as he was scaling the garden-
wall of a person named Beggs, we suppose with the inten-
tion of serving on him some law process. An inquest ha'
been held on. the body, the result of which we have not ye:
learned. Beggs has absconded ; his wife, we are informed,
is in custody, until the result of the inquest shall be atm-
tained.—DuLlin Evening Post.
DARING RODBARY.—On Sunday night between the
hours of eleven and twelve o'clock, as Mr. Henry Slilward, of Ox-
ford-street, was returning to town from Hammersmith, in company
with his son, a lad of eight or nine years old. he was accosted on
the mad near Knightsbridge ht • man, who demanded sotnethinr
to procure a lodging for the night. Mr. Al ilward, judging front
the fellow's manner that he waft on no good intent, mid hint to gr,
about his busines., as he had no money to give away : the fellow
still continued following anti! they were met by another man, when
both tell on Mr. hiilward, knocked him down, and after rifling
pockets of his watch, three sovereigns, and some silver, in a Rue46:l
lcwher purse, they made off towards Hammersmith. The chi:d.
who had run away crying out .for assistance on bit father being.
knocked down, come up with a .wagoner, to whom he men armed
the circumstance. When the letter came to the spot. Str..
ltlii-
ward wet recovering from the effects of the Wows he had received
from the robbery, one of whom was armed with a large bludeeon.—
Three or four men soon after came up, and pursott was made fen
a considerable distance, tint no trace could be had of the fellow,,
who, it is presumed. had diverged front the main mad to avoid en-
countering the patrol. They had both the appearance of country-
men. and no doubt belonged to one of those numerous gangs :bait
MLitt all the prinpal roads leading to the metrcpc!la.

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HUTTING 0) TI

s GA?XS OF LONDONDERRY
--..m.--

Joartsa/-1
(O. S.) the anniversary of
Londonderry were closed
tyrant, who had sold himself
foreign Potentate, then busily
rash the Reformation in Europe
habite.bie ghabe wider the into'.
'n." the celebration of it, with
It becomes Protestants, was

auspicious morning, to which
blessiogs, the auccession of the
to the Throne of this Brat Pro-
t rampart', of the nrtillery used
and to the inhabitants of the
wing observances which were
led detail of these would he
nothing was omitted which
no occasion since the cen-
-s make a more respect.
_ne Londonderry Yeti-
finally in King William's.
e understending that they
. nine o'clock, to satend to
and Glnss."
-paled themselves in their
a large party of the
sat down to a splendid
mice of Sir George 11,11,
not possibly quit Dublin,
o take the chair, but •
out of his power to pre.
'my Collector, Marcus S.
but justice to say, sc.
kindness of heart which
...a through life. Mr. 11111 was
Fergussun and -jr Robert Bate.
Esq. our highly-esteemed and
.:RWAW. before giving the
appropriate apology for the
.„" Friar times four (Great
(ork, the able and princely
Church and State.
-4 and lotig.conti.

. of the Royal Family."
prosperity to Ireland." Three
the memorable day on
- acquired immortal
City against Lord An.
renovation of the Constitution,
established the succession
liritish Throne." Four
t surrender."
the relief of Londonderry,
_ 41 our impregnable ramparts,
sod la Ai the nation." Three times three. (Loud cheering.)
"Mosey be the lit of August."
The Maiden City of Derry, with the health of its long-tried
'art saillifol ropresentative, Sir George F. Hill." Three times
timer. (Long continued applause.) " Protestant Bays."
Celeetel ACint returned thanks in a Very eloquent speech,
sr - -
eientleinen—During the several years it
officially connected with Sir George Hill, I
felt the duty of his Deputy so •nbarrassing
moment. Again and again has the pleasing task
of railing thanks in his name to other ascent-
the highest consideration, who have paid to
y principles. to the undeviating constitu-
conduct. the tribute of their approbation ;
before those who have been so long in the
I own lips, and clothed in that felicity of ex-
PO eminently distinguished, the dictates of
me in a situation which I am indeed ins-
. dicadrantages quite overpowering. Nor
A lessened by another consideration. honoured
his confidence, I have had as it were a misero-
Intenserm of his attachment to the city of
.4 every class and denomination, and to those
rats pride to hold in common with them. I
completely every other consideration has given
-ests--how every other duty has become second
with ardour and fidelity. Happily for me,
or you, gentlemen, he has provided against
....itemise:statist upon such an occasion. 1 will
pwrmission, proceed to lay before you a commons_,
has dose me the honour to confide to me for that
- then read a letter from Sir George :fill, ex-
regret at lite being prevented by his official
it en the occasion, which was received with

pious, and immortal memory, of the great and
(Drunk with the greatest burst of applause
me Water."
ry and its representatives, one of whom we
seeing among us this evening. I refer to our
George Robert Lawson. a.„gentleman who,
has proved himself old in wisdom, as well
the confidence which his constituents is-
gosdnesa of heart and urbanhy of man-
.. to us then the soundness of his political
undeviating seal in maintaining the integrity of
Church and State."—Three times three. (Rap-
" Orange and Blue."
e, and spoke to the following effect :—Mr. Hill
his been my lot, in the course of my public
assemblies, but I eau unaffectedly assure you
similar occasion with such overpowering
which my health has been received quite
.. circumstances as I now find myself it is
warm, or for the meanest Individual not tote
my pride threugl: life to gain the good opi.
ens—station, place, pension, are to me un.
ipanied by that. Accident has placed me in
1 have greaux pleasnre in the consideration
ifidence than any situation, however elevated,
s your approbation is to me, I cannot col:s-
-lid to private feeling. I must consider it as
a conviction that I have done my duty. I
which has assembled you here thiseveoing.;
one puticipates more in it than the intlivi-
it. As we are expected in another place,
occasion to enlarge more on this topic, I shall
omy feelings. The unanimity I have row wit-
ttifying to me, and I Phan probably have an
laining it in the proper place. But before
tell you there is nothing more cheering to
,evasions like the. present, of having inter-
:vents. To we it it a great consolation, that
have expressed in Parliament have met with
firing as you do in this distant part of the
'• Apr von to know what a man has to en-
. nit principles. In these times of cant and
arduous thing for a man who has chalked out a
'duct to pursue it undeviatlngly. It requires
dude to be armed against the scoffs of those
Daring the three last Sessions of Parliament
occupied mach of the attention of the la.
discussions which have taken place taunts
against this part of the country, occasioned
districts where superstition anti Catholicism
argeism and Protestantism are synotihr.nua,
an to decry Protestant feelings, and often hare
hear persons, whom I knew to be better in.
-"its vulgar ribaldry. I never was afraid, nor
ip in my place in Parliament to defend
right, and rebut accusations which I know to
.Ithough yea have been described as partial, as I
afcly say this I never knew an instance of an at-
m who had violated the laws of his country, or
ant ; and I have never felt any difficulty in de.
that the accusations of your enemies were
- to do so, and to adhere strictly to Met:ours.
I, happy that it has been sanctioned by your
you support me in these views, I- shall.
sad which it is possible to confer. Gentle-
) have tome support. We often have felt the
f public feeling, but I trust, In the impending
nan Catholic Claims, I shall have such sup-
'rwliament, as shall show what is the real feel-
te country. Public feeling in England has
, from personal knowledge, I can assure you
desire among Englishmen of every class to
conduce to the real interests of this country.
Am all liar miseries arose from the exclusion
from Parliament, but the public mind has
idormation obtained from the witnesses who
the Parliamentary Committees, including.
s themselves who have had an opportunity
and it is now known that the Catholic
to do with the unfortunate state of the
enduing Session of Parliament this will he seen,
mkt are lei as believe, by their priests anti dema-
muse is advancirg, there never was a time
Question was so sure of defeat as at present.
Wiesner) to us that we have been faithful to our
*mile of England are now rallying to Puppett
o little credit oss our intelligence that they are
the wisdom of our views. I do not wish to
sn this occasion. I trust as you have given me
wilt hereafter give me your support. So long
-onfieleoce, which it shall ever be my pride to
liticourage-d. i only expect your support as
thful to my principles—when I desert them,
have only to odd, that we are expected in the
a to which it:tacky% much indebted, and 1
teeny me there to he mod fully Informed as
animate me on this occasion. I sit down,
A Miaow you have gone me.
Iliserg.'"rbiee tines three. "The Protestant
' the Church of Ireland." Three LID'S., three.

k - - Mr NW P.0.141C11 61 Ly VI 1/.7
0 al 'faithful rzpresentative, S
three. ((,ring catinned atiplat
Cabaret Basel ir.l retained
of rhitli the fit/lowing Is an ou
11r. President and Gentler
Ms been my lot to he officially
may truly my, I never felt the
nom the present moment. Ag
iterolved upon me °reading
hlaget... li thwe too of the Mel
it., firmness of his Perry pritin
finality of his political condor
hat to nreseht myself before
huhu of heating front hit own li
}wean for which he I. Fe emir
•••Isia grateful heart, places me in
"•dositura to fill, and under diem
-are these dllEcultlea lessened b
is f hate been by his confident
-stogie view of the linen-terms
Deny—so fin eitirent of every- i
0 .
-- netples which it is hit pride
ye witnessed how completely
y before their Interests—how
' Ila that of serving them with are
And net lag happily for you,
the indtieney of his rep-mama
with your bird permission. pr
,stns which he list dose me t
purpose.
Calmar! Btael Tit then mad
prew4ve of his lunette regret at
• •Ontisa from being present **the
laid aechithationt.
••• Ti.. glorious, pious, and i
FAO King ll'illtarn." (Drunk
wit frier beard.) 44 Pinyne Wet
'• The canty of Derry and
hare the pleasure of seeing site
clisunguiahed friend, George I
'Ulnae young in years, has pro
'via eminently worthy of the co
lame hi him ; and whose wroth
. awe re leas endear him tat tia it
prtrocipke, and his undeviating
int Constitution in Church and
(thous applause.) " Orange al
, • - ' Pir. DAWSON Mite, and spok
;and Gentlemen :—lt lam been r
4 - stilt, to address many assemblie
Mimi never erne on any similar
fenlings ; the manner in which
oinsreomes me. In such circur
'Saitrestible not to he warm, or I
idermed. It has been my pride
.-t taws of my fcflow-citizens_stal
desirable, sinless accompanied I
i'high situation ; but I hare g
i !bat I possess your confidence t
-could impart. Dear es your
• • tea* that it has been pail to pr
s lawn been elicited by a convii
out aware of the feeling which I
de believe me there is no one psi
duel whn addresses yott. As '
wham I shall hare occasion to
not; now give vent to my feelinl
netted Is most gratifying to
visportonity of explaining it
I set down, permit me to fell y
-a iniblic man than on occasion/
, omen with his constituents. '
' rasopinions which I have expo
taiur approbation. Living as
empire, it is impossible fi,r to
dare for adherence to his print
Irapocruiy, it is an &Maas thi
particular line of conduct to ps
hi strati share of fortitude to I
Pim ere his enemies. Poring t
tie state of Ireland has riccopii
• c nislatore, and in the discuss
d. Uwe been thrown cut against t
by ccturrences in other district
a ' prevail, aid wherethargeism
',lnur been the fashion to deer
sf sat indignantly to hear pen.
4, i fanned, giving vent to this vul;
dieter will be, to stand up in
r"-
Whet I believe to he right, and
lie unfounded. Although yen
I otspicstort, I can mfely my tilt
tempt to shield a man who had
to impress the innocent ; and I
rlatirg in rediarncet that the
4 unjust. I shall continue to do ii
F .• I hero hitherto pursued, hard'',
approbation ; and if you as
the proudest reward whit
men, it:is necessary to have set
' went ci expressions of public f
-disnistion on the Roman (lath
7, , ~y
,petitions Parliament
La. a
Tte part of country
. bail
there is
and, from pert
is but one desire am
whatever will conduce
try had "oppose. Last all lit
of-Korn fin Catholic. from Pat
been disabusal by the i.,fornis
were examined before the Pe
'die 'retrials demagogues them,
• • of declaring direr skim, and I
• ••• '4lwon has nothing to do
-tinienty. In the miming Sea
I ilabd thew et the people art led
pipes that their cause Is
titles Ms Liatliolle (Inman w
Id . must la a gratification to
jointiples. The people of F.
di, troll it reflects nolittle ered
hoorrig tearinsony to the wild°
• Masa, you further on this occ
pare cnnidevice you will beret
lb i• possess your ctuifirlenct
Geneve, I cannot be diacourag
i iciii as I colitis et faithful to II
Is yaw desert me. I have onl
Oaart-Itctme by a clam to whit
keg pie will all acounipany to
sew *slings *lnch animate
itdrking you for the honour y
• ' •• The Mayor of Iletry." ,
Sete "
'• The Primate and the Cht
t.
t -4
I -
II
Klat •

(From the Londonderry Joni- naLi
Lln Fonda) lane, being 7th December, (O. S.) the
* u*Mceable day when the Hoes of leontiondei
' i 'hit tate ttoops of a superstitious tyrant, who Ii
dire totersis of the rotor to a foreign Potent;
fir a stupendous efrort to oath the Reform'
place the fairest portion of the liabitebie remitss
e donniarcei of '" the 3lan of bin." the ceiehrs
I deference to the Holy tibbatli which becomes 1
ed till Monday.
' rdingly, at the dawn of. that suspicious mo
we, enumgother incalculable blatantly', the at.
' Rouge- of Bromwich to the Throne of
• F.inpire. •dracharge from the rampart', of th
C siege, gave nom to the citizens, and to the int
' ading liberties, of the heart-cheering observer
'WWI tb ensue. To go into a lengthened detail of
Woe saseetstaavy..—let it mace, that nothing wet
ilm,weeet to be amended to, and that, ou no occasion
eentmenaoration, did the "prentice boys make
irh.osit. 'At two o'clock, they and the ton
illod at the different pooh, and finally in K
i when they termites/, with the untletsta
Yoshi mert again in the Court. house, at nine o'clo
.plie,rotl olsi obaernurce of ebe " Bettie and chat..'
'der intethn, the Leather Aprons regaled thee
itiftfleisivt CIea•TOOMS, and at sit o'clock a targ
erlhaeum 311Mafiling to nearly one hundred. sat dow
rtfither a: the Klog'a Arms. In the absence of tl
thowiett anatoes to be present, could not possib
131 i Worthily the 3layor wu expected to take the
'Oldidett attack of illness having put it out of hit
MK the chair was Ohes► by our worthy Colter
lilll,.Esq. as his substitute, who, it is but just
woe& Ithaca! with that urbanity and kindness
Pears uniformly charactoised him through life.
~it supported by Sir Robert Fergusson and Sir
.1p ilaronets, and mes Gregg, Esq. our 131011
j IF vinritted fellow-citizen.
Allard* renteval of the cloth, the CHATRIIIAW. bi
filiwpring toasts, made a very neat anti appropriate
Slapen's unevoblableabsence.
flu Majesty King George the Fourth." I'cur tii
itlfisose.) Tone, "God save the King."
' His Royal Highness the Duke of York, the at
volflitorter of the Protestant (twist:Motion in Chu!
mdsetimes three (l'hundins of applause. and loud
bped. Cheer, ).. I take of York's March."
•". 7'he Duly! of Clarence, and the rest of the I
Morino,' three. "Lktie Britannia"
''"'l'lle Lord Lieutenant, and prosperity to Ire
tratothrem .` St. Patrick's Day."
" The 7th of December (0.5.) 1688, the men
which the 'Prentice Boys of Londonderry acqu
honour by closing the gates of the Maiden City ag
trim'cregirnent, which led to the renovation of th
tletioreef us from a Popish Monarch, and establisher
ef the Royal House of Hanover to the British 'I
bias four. (Immense cheering.) "Na surrender.
"'The glorious lit of August, 1689, the relief o
which planted the standard of victory on our inipreg
sod saved the nation." Three times three. (L