The Sun.
London, England, 1824-08-27 00:00:00

GRAND SAILING MATCH.

Yesterday afternoon one of the most delightful and gratify-
ing sights to the admirers of aquatic sports took place on the
river Thames, where a number of gentlemen's pleasure vessels
had assembled, full manned, for the purpose of sailing for a
superb silver cup and cover, being the third gilt of the mem-
bers composing the Thames Yacht Club. The conditions
were, that the vessels should be of unlimited burden, as an.
flexed:—
Pe:Ms' Names. Captain:. Placer. Tons.
Don Giovanni T. M. Davey Chelsea 11
St. George E. Codd Stangate 9
Comet T. nooper Ilorslydown 13
Mentor E. Jones Stangate 6
Royal Eagle •C. Stokes Rotherhithe 11
Ludlow R. Wilks Stangate fi
Fortitude M. Martin Millbank 7
Friendship It. Williams Paul's-wharf 7
Dotterel' R. White Vauxhall 0
Although the above nine vessels were put in nomination, only
six stationed themselves to contend for the prize; the Mentor,
Ludlow, and Comet, having previously declined.
Soon after 3 o'clock, the commanders in their respective ves-,
sels appeared on the river, and after cruising about for some
time, took their *dotted stations near the arches of Blackfriars-
bridge, preparatory for starting. By this time the river presented
a most animated appearance: six, eight, and ten.oared cutters,
and boats of every description, were observed floating. on the
watery surface, filled with company, all anxiously waiting the
Commodore's signal, who was seen shortly after seated in a
six-oared galley, and minutely inspecting 'them. On finding
their several positions correct, the signal was given br
the firing of a pistol, when they instantly got under weigh, and
proceeded to their destination, which was—from Blackfriars-
bridge round a boat moored otf the Powder-house at Wands-
Worth Meadows, and back to Cumberland-gardens, the first ves-
sel beingentitleil*to the prize. This match was one of the finest
witnessed for some time past,—it was manfully conducted by
the crews of the respective vessels, each man was to his station,
and each flattered himself with success. The contest was a fine
one, much skill and dexterity being displayed by the several
competitors; but the prize finally was decided in favour of the
Don Giovanni, Captain Davey, who won the match with ease.
The successful candidate was carried into Cumberland.gardens,
where he was presented with his prize, in the presence of a nu-
merous assemblage of spectators, who not only filled the Gar-
dens and Vauxhall-bridge, but the shores of the ltiver.

WANDSWORTH REGATTA.
The inhabitants of 'Wandsworth were desirous of imitating
the example of their neighbours, resident on the banks of the
Thames, and yesterday they gave a boat for the encouragement
of industry, to be rowed for by eight watennen of the parish.—
The first heat took place about twelve o'clock, between
1. Robert %Vanslaw - - Red.
2. Walter Boucher - - Slate.
3. James Peters - - Orange.
4. Henry Childs - Light Blue.
The second heat was about two o'clock, between
1. Daniel Steadwell - - Pink.
2. Charles Constable - Green.
3. Samuel Hawking - - Yellow.
4. Charles Biggs _ _ Black.
The tivo first in each heat were to row for the grand prize,. and
after a hard struggle, Red, Slate, Yellow, and Black, were
declared the winners of the two heats. About four o'clock,
the third heat commenced : and after rowing the appointed
distance, Yellow came in first, and received a very handsome
boat as a reward for his exertions ; Red was second ; Biggs
third; and Boucher came in last; they will, however, as wie-
ners of the two first heats; receive a smaller prize.

EXECUTIONS.

EXECUTION OFTHEAIAIIERS FOR THE nunr.T.

•
The untrpp7t ok•Tmet? uSlindEeArS•we'rte'the awful
termination of their existence on this earth on Thursday last
(19th inst.), at the village of Cloneen, which place.wes *circled,
'on the application of the Grand Jury to the Lord Chief Justice,
as the must suitable spot, from its contiguity to the scene where
'so many human beings were sacrificed to the deplorable system
which at one time existed in that part of the country. Through-
out the whole of Wednesday the two exemplary clergymen.'
the Rev.-Mr. Brenan, and' the Rev. Mr. Fogarty, were en«
gaged in acts of devotion with the unhappy culprits, who
seemed deeply impressed with the awful change which the ;
were about to make, and paid the most marked attention to the
admonitions of their spiritual instructors, both of whom ree
mained with them till 11 o'clock on that night,. Early )next
morning (Thursday) crowds collected round the rani, a report
having gone abroad that the convicts would be led out at eight
o'clock, previous to which time strong detachments of police
had arrived in town from Thurles and Cashel; and et about
eight o'clock 50 men of the 8d Dragoon Guards, under Capt.
Gaddon, marched in from Caber, all intended as an 'escort for
themebnetoinothderapul,anceurof execution. By this time it was known
that 10 o'clock wits the hour fixed for the cavalcade to
led out. William IC aliinerf,th
com-
mence it* journey ; and at a quarter past that hour, (the car-
riageswnth of
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and animated, walked with a firm step, and required little or.
• no assistance to be placed in the first carriage, 'in which he was
accompanied by the .Rev. Mr. Fogarty. Darby Maher, the
other prisoner, advanced, labouring tinder considerable vrealSe
newt, and was placed in the second carriage, in which the Rein
Mr. Brenan tools his scat; next followed, 'in another carriage.
the executioner and a constable ; and the Sub-Sheriff', Nicholas
Sadder, Exq., accompanied by Captain Wilson, Chief Ma-
gistrate, and John Maher, Esq., of Tallarnine; in alourth
carriage, 'closed the procession, es,•orted by an advanced
guard of the, 3d Dragoons ; preceding; and around the car-
riages were strong detachments of police; and in the rear was
:another squadron of Dragoons, under an officer's direction.
the. necessary arrangements heve been completed, the
whole began to move demon Gaol-lane anti; lialsbeelan-etreoe
The scene was truly imposing. tinder any circematances, this
sight of two human beings on 'their way to suffer far their
crimes could not fail to excite deep emotion ; but in the pees
sent instance, it waa doubly so, from the recollection, that* two
men in question were convicted of a crime which never can be
effaced from our country's annals, on most indisputable evi-
dence. During the progress of the journey.to Fethard, where
the cavalcade arrived at 20 minutes before one o'clock, the pri-
soners were engaged in acts of devotion, in which they were as-
sisted with pious-fervour by the clergymen, to whose hands their
spiritual. concerns were intrusted.
NVin. Maha's courage never forsook him—he looked at the
crowds which assembled on die road with some earnestness, and
on his arrival at lethard, where the crowds of spectators were
considerable, and where the procession halted by the sound of
trumpet, he asked for a glass of wine, which Was immediately,
handed him. Just as he put the glass to his month he recog-
nized a person in the crowd, to whom he nodded in the most
familiar manner, and,su,iled. A tumbler of water, at his own
request, was handed to the other prisoner. After a few mi-
nutes' delay, the cavalcade moved on slowl7, and arrived
Cloneen, three miles from Fethard, at lialt.past two (Alms-.
Sonic tune having been occupied in erecting the gallows, (the,
materials for which arrived on the ground about 12 o'clock,
under a strong escort of the 58th regiment, commanded by
Capt. Rowley), it was announced that all was ready. The un-
happy men were then led to the scaffold, Wm, Maher advanc-
ing first. He seemed to require no assistance, and ascendid
the ladder with extraordinary firmness. His countenance has •
still moat .animated, and he looked at the surrounding
tuck, while yet the executioner was tying his arms and adjust-
ing the knot,. with anti:zing fortitude. Dufng this pearl the
Rev. Mr. Fogarty had been assiduously employed in adminis-
tering to him all the, consolations which religion Is so well Cale
culated to impart; and, taking advantage of so favourable an
opportunity, the Bev. Gentleman addressed nn admenition to
the assembled Multitude in the Irish language.
The Rev. Gentleman then repeated some of the leading heaths
of Ws.address in English, and particularly stated that William
Maher had expressed
nutmends expfe entertained
amtis
thet irrdent desire that his surviving
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slightest spirit of hatred to tease
who contributed to bring him to so untimely an end, however
remotely concerned. •
Darby Maher, whose' strength by this time nearly &nook
him, and who covered his face with hifehandkerchief wb le the
gallows was erecting, was assisted by Mr. Brenan at on! side,
and a constable at the other. His 'responses to the worthy
Clergyman, of " hord have mercy upon me ! (heist esti hav4.
mete), tit on me t" were most affecting, and delivered in 100
singing tone. Hit eyes were directed to the heavens, and he
seemed quite indifferent to the scene which ' presented itself to
his view. On ascending the scatibld, he cast one w7stful Io tk
at his residence, then in his view, (a small cabin on the tale of
the oproai e mountain, with a white-washed front, aid scarcely,
visible to the naked eye); but he .no_sonner did so than he
turned quickly round ; the executioner then ascended to adjust
the fatal knot, previous to which the prisoner addre!cd a few
obse vations to those around him, in substance that he was per-
f ctly rest ;pied to die--that he forgave the world, and all tiose
who contributed to his conviction—diet his Mende shot 11 nut
at any future time visit them with injury, and that he res gee
his spirit to his Maker with pleasure. He then loa d the
prayers of the multitude, and in a short time after the cars Ott
on which the two men stood were drawn away, when this world
end all its cares closed on them for ever. They died whim t a
struggle. Wm. Maher's face pointed to the residence of thl
unfortunate beings whose souls he contributed to send to their.
final account in the blossom of their lives. It is situated up-
wards of a mile from Cloneen, in the north-east direction, end
appeared as if recently repaired.
Their todie4 after hanging the usual time, were cut down,.
and conveyed to the Cashel Infirmary, under a strong escort or
police, where they arrived the same evening. The two Mahers
were young unmarried men, decently clad in blue coats, buff
waistcoats, anti kerseytnere small clothes, and were cousins.
rained heavily during the execution.
We had almost forgotten to observe, that there was no dee
claration by the Mailers of their guilt; neither was there .any
thing to show the most distant Insinuation of innocen:e on theft
part. Before they left the gaol, Mr. Sadler, the acting sheriff,.
in presence of the two Roman Catholic clergymen, aid at their.
request, asked diem if they had any communicadoa to make,,
admonishing them to adhere strictly totruth in any thing they
might say. They then declared in the most solemn manner,
that neither Patnck Walsh, Thomas Ryan, nor. James Ilene.
nessey, then in custody for this offence, had any concern what-
ever in the transaction, directly or indirectly ; that there were
only ten men of the party ;
and
othiehr particulars,
rteeumliternsd,
itivehvi holantownhe
bcouutlpdekrsnoonws,tindettliiiey offered
atelY
to depose to the facts on oath, If
permitted. This, however, was quite unnecessary from men in,
concerned
their deplorable situation ; and though there was no actual de-
claration of guilt, yet it was fully adthitted by inference.—
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