The Sun.
London, England, 1823-07-23 00:00:00

IRELAND.

TWELFTIror JULV.—DESPETIATE AND FATAL RIOTS.
• (Frani the Dublin Evening Post.)
Extract of a letter froin Moriaghan, dated Al on any, July 14
" The memorable Twelfth lilts not passed away without being
marked by a lamentable and fatal occurrence. I'he neighbour-
hood of Crikfkieran (where one man lost his life this time
twelvemonth) has again been distinguished by a still more
tragical event. I have made every inquiry into the origin and
particulars of this transaction, but the accounts are so various
and contradictory, that, to avoid giving 'publicity to what niay
not be true, I think it safest to state briefly what follows, on the
truth of which perfect reliance may be placed.
" An Orange Lodge, which meets in thel house of a man
named Hamilton, nearly midway between this town and Ar-
magh, had marched on the 12th to :Middleton. Apprehending
that they might be attacked by the country people on their re-
turn, several of them were provided with fire-arms.. Thus
prepared,:tbey marched homewards unobstructed till they came
to a place called Skerries, where they joined some people who
were on the road ; these people, one of whom, it is sworn, had
'a pitch-fork in his hand, marched on in the rear of the Orange-
men till they came to a place named Cran, where a great num-
ber of men and boys were standing on the road-side. At this
place, it seems, insulting language was used to the Orange-
men, and stones were thrown at them by some of the boys.
The Orangemen, on being thus provoked, turned upon the
people and tired ; one man fell dead, and five were wounded ;
three of them mortally. It can scarcely be the case that the
Orange party escaped without injury ; yet, although I have
made the most particular inquiries, I cannot learn positively
that any of them were seriously wounded.
" Six of the Orangemen have surrendered themselves, and
been committed to Armagh jail.
" An Inquest was held yesterday on the body 'of the unfor.
tunate deceased, but I have not heard the result: The Inquest,
1 am told, was attended by Earl Caledon, Sir James Strong;
and several resident Magistrates.
" Three of the people who were wounded are lying in the
infirmary in this town ; and their examination have been taken
at the instance of the Crown Solicitor, Government having trans.
mitted express directions respecting the prosecution of those
concerned, without favour to either party.
" Examinations have also been sworn by several of the
Orange party agaimit some of those who were wounded."
From the Aretery Tekgraph.l
On Saturday, the 12th instant, about 5 o'clock in the even-
ing, the Orange procession was returning froM Armagh, anti
were about one mile anti a half from Ready, in the town.
land of Sturgim ; the procession was attacked by a large as.
semblage of people called Thrashers, armed with hatchets,
turf-spades, pitch-forks, shovels, stones, &e. When the Orange
procession (a small party) came opposite to the Thrashers,
Mr. Smith, the master of the Lodge, son of the late Rev.
Dr. Smith, of Madden, desired the drummer to cease playing
and pitt up his drum, for that they would pass them as
quietly as possible, and not' be the first to give provocation.t
One of the Thrashers, however, came forward, laid hold of
Mr. Smith, and held him till two others knocked hith down
with a sledge-hammer ! The Orangetnen then, iii their own
defence; fired on the mob, who made a general attack with the
above-ruentioned weapons on the Orange party. Dr. Magee,
of Beady, was sent for to dress the wounds. of Mr. Smith and
his brother, and several of the Orange party, who were in a
very dangerous state from the dreadful wounds they received ;
he was afterwards sent for to dress the wounds of some of the
Thraahers, three of whom are reported to be dead, . a nu-
and m
tier of them dangerowily wounded.
Nearly about the same time, a similar affray took place about
two miles on the other side of Kestly, in Which it is stated two
of the Orangemen were killed on the spot; and it cannot yet
be ascertained how many of the Thrashers have antlered.
An infamous wainan has been committed to Galway jail for
perjury. She first charged aCatholic Clergyman, on oath with
having committed a double offence of deep criminality—and
afterwards aware that Ached &hely accused-him, having been
instigated to the wiekedness by a Police Officer.

TO THE NOBILITY, °ENTRY,' 141.i*EiskoNs,
BANKERS, MERCHANTS, AND MASTER MA-
NUVACTURLIM
The state of Ireland has been discussed,might
after night, in Parliament, during the greatire part
of the Session, which has just terminated. The
distress of its numerous populatioo has beeti.pro-
claimed by all parties; yet no measure has.heen
.adopted that can, in the mind of any .practical
man, give hope of relief. No one now attempts
to palliate the extent of that distress, nor the
danger which it creates; and, in consequence, all
anxiously seek a remedy. .
The remedy required is, to employ and to unlit,'
the population. The Government, the Legisla-
ture, and the most enlightened and best disposed
individuals, have sought, for the means of RCet;tl.l...
plishing both or even one of these objects ; they
have, however, exerted all their powers in vain,
and Parliament, foiled in its efforts, separates f‘o-
the year, leaving the evils with which Ireland is
afflicted, to go on extending in every dbectiun.
Why is Ireland thus abandoned, as if the laws
of nature had doomed her to perpetual misery'?.
Iles the Government refused to interest itself
in her behalf ? Iles Parliament declined to in
vestigate the cause of her grievances ? Have in..
dividuals' or associations withheld from her their
assistance, or is the British empire destitute of
capital, or of any other means requisite to afford
her relief ? No ; none of these causes of ewe.
plaint exist. There has been, I believe, a sin-
cere and honest desire on the part of Adminis-
tration, Parliament and People, to diminish the
sufferings of Ireland to the utmost extent in their
power, consistently with the preservation of the
present system of government in that Island ;
but, under the present system, they find it im-
practicable to afford her relief.
For this result I was well prepared long before
Parliament commenced the business of the past.
Session. I was, however, anxious to see the mind
of Parliament fully engaged, end exerting all its
powers in this cause, that it might demonstrate
to itself and to the public, how utterly unavailing
all such efforts must prove.
The British empire possesses industry, skill,
science, capital, and !midi far more than suth-
cient, if properly applied, to support, in high
comfort, fourfold its present population.
At this moment, one-third of our actual popu-
lation is in the lowest state of poverty and de-

gradation.
Ought such an anomaly longer to exist among
the most wealthy and intelligent people that per-
haps hare ever yet inhabited the world ?
But can this state of things be altered ?—Call
a beneficial change be effected, without produc-
ing any evil in its progress ? Is it possible to in.
troduce another and a better system, without
creating violence 3 irritation, or anger, or without
tiihr iiitbßl (re.st of any one I
tion which I can give t 1 subject, I state my
victim) that all this is practicable, and that the
most ample means are now at our disposal, to
ploy and to Unite the population of Ireland.
Those wbo take an interest in this subject I
' invite to meet me at the City of London Tavern,
Bishopsgate, on Tuesday the 20th instant, when
I will endeavour to explain in what manner these
objects may be attained.
Bedford.square, July 22, le3.

.11,0111 MT OWEN:

CITY BUSlNEss.—Yesterany tne IiORD MAYOII.
held a Court of Aldermen at Guiltlhall for
the dispatch ' of public business. A peti-
tion from the Company of Watermen and
Lightermen was presented to the Court,
praying them to revise their by-laws, and.
increase the present rate Of fares payable to'
watermen, which was read and referred to
committee of the whole Court to consider and
report. Upon a statement from the Chamberlain,
of the'present surplus of the Orphans' Fund,
Court directed the sum of •83001.-to be paid off,
and the usual notices issued to parties interested:,
Commissioners of the Court of Requests for"the
mouth of September next wbte appointed. It'
was ordered by the Court, that brokers apply-'
ing out of Court to be admitted as Custom.hoase
Agents agreeably to the lute At should 'pre‘i-;
ously obtain a certificate at the Town Clerk's
Office, of their being regularly admitted and
sworn as brokers,. and the Lord Mayor wits"
thereupon requested to sign the iinme, should his
Lordship be satisfied that the parties applying are
fit and proper persons, recommending the 041-
missioners of his Majesty'S Customs to admit
them accordingly.

POLICE OF NEW SOUTH W ALES.—lntirnEttioti
was given on Saturday at the different Nike-
Offices, that it is the intention of GoNerninenf
to establish a Head Police-Office at Sidney in:,
New South Wales, from whiCh other ,offices of
a similar nature are to emanate ; and to effcct
which an experienced Police Magistrate, clerk;
and eight officers or police-constables, at a liberal
salary, are to go from London to serve for tick;
years, at the end of which period they will he;
at liberty to serve fora further term of five yeztrl,
or return home; when a free passage and every s
expcmce will be selected for those who volunteer
their Aervices ; amongst the hitter, Old thoe who
has been already accepted, is Charles 11,( ad, oft.
ilattott-garden.

The Magistrates base issued orders for the
suppression of " Mo./us" am) Chinrick" fairs.;
pursuant to the power:, vested in them by the
New ponce 'Art, "Iriim furs nre dechited.tiot
to ha've been warranted by any charters.