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TITHES.

FATAL Ak PRAY AT RATHCORMAC.—CORO-
NER'S INQUEST.
(Aridged from the Cork Southern Reporter of Thursday.)

TUESDAY—THIRD DAY.
The Court did not assemble until half-past ten o'clock this
morning, although adjourned, last evening, peremptorily, to
nine, and it was a few minutes before eleven before business
was entered upon.
Doctor Barry, in answer to questions by Mr. F. O'CoNtoaa,
said, that from his examination of the bodies, he was of opinion
that the men could not only lot have got over a fence, after
being wounded, but were unable to run or walk; 'twas barely
possible for them to crawl ; indeed he doubted if they could
crawl at all. I attended the wounded men now in the hospital.
I began with William Ambrose, whom I found on the ground.
I found that he had received a gun shot wound on the left side
of the neck ; the ball penetrated to the spine, from which I
extracted The witness produced the ball ; it was a musket
ball)—Another man, named Daniel Daly, received a wound
quite similar to the last. Keeffe got a bad wound in the thigh,
and passed downwards. Ives got his wound in the back of the
shoulder ; it came out obliquely at the spine. I saw a man
yesterday for the first time. I don't know his name, but the
wound was similaiato Ives's.
Dr. Henry Berkley sworn—l examined the body of John
Daly. It has been minutely and correctly described by Dr.
Barry. I examined Michael Lane. He received a gun-shot
wound in the back part of the neck. The course of the bullet
was accurately described by Dr. Barry. I made a manual
examination of the wound, having dilated it with my finger.
I introduced the fore-finger of my left hand into the orifice,
and met it with the same finger of my right hand at the oppo-
site side. Particles of the vertebrae were driven towards the
front, from which I conclude the shot was fired at the rear of
the deceased. I examined the body of a man named Cash-
man at Watergrass-hill on Saturday. He received his death-
wound at the back of the left ear. The ball passed through
the same side, coming out above the ear, the brain protruding.
Cross-examined—l reside in the city of Cork. It is not
usual for a medical man to disturb a wound, or to deceive a
subsequent examinant. No gentleman would be guilty, of such
conduct. A medical man may be deceived. The exit
orifice is more distended than that created by the entrance of
the ball.
Mr. F. M'Carthy (to the opposite Counsel)—For God's
sake, gentlemen, have mercy upon us. What does it all mean ?
Mr. Forsayth—We mean to prove by this witness himself
that he is altogether mistaken.
Mr. M'Carthy—lndeed I send for my night-cap
Dr. Baldwin, M. P., examined by Mr. Scannell-1 saw
Dr. Berkley examine the body of Michael Lane. I don't
practice surgery, but the orifice in the front appeared to be
smaller than that at the rear; it was less open than that in
the front.
Doctor Fitz-Gerald Downing—l inspected the body of Mi-
ch 'IQ Lane on Sunday; the ball entered at the tip of the ear,
passed downwards, and made its exit at the right side near
the spine. The front orifice appeared smaller than the pos-
terior one. The orifice of exit is invariably the larger ; the
cartilages did not obtrude from the front orifice. From the
fact of the front of the wound being more jagged than the
rear, I am of opinion that it was a front wound. My de-
cided opinion when I saw the body was, that the wound
passed through the rear from the front. To be short, I
agree with Doctor Barry as to the nature of the wounds of
the several others lying dead.
A Juror—How many of those, who are now dead, re.
ceived front wounds? Witness—Four, in my opinion.
Wm. M'Aulifie, an old man, was the next witnes4 pro-
duced.—(Examined by Mr. F. O'CoNaioa)—l live at Bali-
nakilly, in the parish of Gurtroc. I recollect Thursday last.
I was at home on that day. I remember seeing the Rev.
William Ryder at my house on that day. I had a conversa-
tion with him.
Mr. O'Connor—Did you see soldiers out on that day?
Witness—Yes ; I saw three of the soldiers fire on that day.
Mr. Ryder was present.
A debate ensued—which was stopped by Mr. Coroner
013aies, who elicited from the witness, that when he was
speaking to Mr. Ryder no shots had been fired. The shots
were fired in a quarter of an hour afterwards. I was obliged
to take my oath that I would pay Mr. Ryder his tithes.
He then went to the widow Ryan's house, next door to me.
I came out of my own house is hen the firing ceased, when
one of the Dragoons made a cut of his sword at me, and I ran
in. Mr Ryder took the prayer book out of his pocket.
Did you offer to take your oath ? No, he gave me the
book—and he spoke first of the oath, and I took it, to pay the
tithes. I then returned him the book, which he put in his
pocket. I swear that having asked Mr. Re der for indulgence
to pay his tithes, he said, he would give me no time till I
took my oath. I swore to pay on this day (Tuesday) ; the
amount demanded was 4/. some odd shillings, 'due by myself
and my son. I did not owe Mr. Ryder so much ; but I
owed so much to Captain Collis and Mr. Ryder. Having
taken the oath, Mr. Ryder and the soldiers went to the widow
Ryan's. There was no resistance made to the soldiers when
Mr. Ryder came to me. The three soldiers whom I saw fire
were stationed in the farthest off side—eastwards of the hag-
gard. I did'nt see the men at whom they fired, trees being
between us. One of the countrymen was in the widow Ryan's
haggard. He was actually staggering, when a soldier stabbed
him. The man was about a perch from the soldiers when he
was stabbed with the bayonet. I did'nt see him after.—tke
bayonet entered his waist. All the people were gone but
this man. I saw no soldiers in my own bawn. A great many
shots were fired ; they went "pop, pop, pop." Saw po riot or
disturbance upon the part of the country people.
Cross-examined—l am a poor man. The Dragoon did'nt
touch me. I don't know how my sons were used. There was
no ore died in my house. I did'nt go into my stable where
the two dead men were laying. I was very near to fainting
every moment, I was so frightened and weak. 'Twas about a
quarter of an hour after the firing had stopped, that I found
the dead men in my stable. I heard that two men were in the
stable, dying. William Twomy, the deceased man, was
brought in dead to my kitchen. There are three or four
stacks of corn in the widow Ryan's haggart. The three sol-
diers referred to rested their guns on the ditch around Mrs.
Ryan's haggart. The three soldiers were about a spade's
length from each other. I did not go beyond my own door
when I came out. My sons were about my own house on teat
day. I heard the shots firing while I was smoking inside. A
man was found dead on a small dunghill in my yard. He was
taken away by his friends. Blood is still on the dunghill.
I don't know what a minute is, but more than three 'minutes
vassed while the firing was going on. The shots cP:ine as fast

as I can clap my hands. I heard no noise or shouting before
or after the firing, except the screams of the wounded and the
friends of the deceased. I don't know if the people carried
sticks with them. I took no notice of them. There was a
crowd of persons assembled near the high road on the ap-
proach of the military. I saw some of them running across
the fields before the army came up. I heard the noise of a
horn on the same morning, but I do'nt know from what direc-
tion it came. Neither my son nor myself had made use of
Sticks. Thank God, we have the character of being honest.
It was near seven o'clock before the Court rose.
WEDNESDAY—FOURTH DAY. _ _

The Coroners and Jury re-assembled at half-past ten o'clock.
The Rev. Archdeacon Ryder appeared in Court for the first time
since the Inquest commenced. He was soon joined by his brother,
the Rev. Joshua Ryder, and Captain Bagley.
Michael Hely, of Ballynure, was the first witness produced.—
Having been sworn, he proceeded—l reside in the parish of Gort-
roe and Desert. I was present, on Thursday last, at the transac-
tions of the day ; I was standing inside the hedge in the Widow
Ryan's haggart ; a man named Bryan was near me, but I did not
know any of the other men there, many of them being strangers ;
people were up from me, down from me, and around me, several
were standing on a heap of straw that was within the ditch bound-
ing the Bohreen. 'When I got upon the ditch, I saw a man named
Barry ; he was standing on the cross ditch between M'Auliff's
and Mrs. Ryan's barns. I saw horsemen in the Bohreen facing
the haggart of the Widow Ryan. I saw the Rev. William Ryder.
There he is now opposite me. He was on horseback. I saw him
first riding with force from the Widow Ryan's, till he situated
himself between the horsemen. They were at this time near to
M'Auliff's stable. I heard the Rev. William Ryder order
the horsemen to " load." They immediately returned their
swords to their scabbards, and loaded their pistols. I saw
them put something into their pistols. When I saw them
loading their pistols, I got on the bounds ditch between
M'Auliff's ditch and the haggart. I was then close to Barry. In
the course of a minute or two, or three, Mr. Ryder gave orders to
the soldiers (the cavalry) to fire ; they did fire, and Michael Barry,
who was on the ditch, dropped. He fell on the dunghill inM'Au-
Mrs yard. I saw him bleeding in the forehead; I knew he was
dead. I then threw myself into the dyke, rolled myself into the
corner of the bawn, and lay there until the firing was over. About
30 or 40 people were on the bounds ditch, on which Barry and I
stood, and in Mrs. Ryan's haggart. I don't think there were more
than 13 or 14 horsemen (cavalry) present. The foot soldiers were,
at this time, in a little field opposite the haggart, leading to the
Middleton road. I saw no foot soldiers in the. Bohreen ; they might
be there behind the horsemen for aught I know. When Barry was
shot, neither he nor any of those on the ditch were doing any thin.
Cross-examined by Mr. Wood—l can't tell `then I last paid
Church rates. A warrant to enforce church rates was executed
on me. I don't know who issued the warrant. The Police told
me it was issued by Mr. O'Callaghan, Mr. William Ryder, and
Captain Bagley. lam no adviser of the people, I did'nt speak
to any people about Church rates. The Police seized my
great coat-for the Church rates, and I left it with them. I
can't tell whether this transaction took place a year and half
ago, or two years. I have not paid my tithes to Mr. Ryder--
neither did I day Capt. Collis. Mr. Ryder told me he would
make an allowance of one-fifth if I paid him his tithes. I did'nt
avail myself of that offer, for I heard that few in the country paid
tithe. I would not be the first man to pay in the country ; I
would rot like to be the first to break the law of the country. I
heard the intelligence about the break of day that morning. 1
heard many horns sounding that morning—that is, I heard two
horns. I saw a little yorsoon blowing a horn when the military
approached ; the military were then coming down from the cross
of Bartlemy. I had not a stick in nay hand that day. Some of the
people had sticks. They ware hand sticks, and some of them
stouter ; but the people did not ih.row sticks or stones that day.
Captain Pepper told me that the soldiei,; told him that the country
people were putting stones into their pockets. I said the people
were belied, for, firstly, they had no intention of throwing stones,
and secondly, the place was covered with straw—(Addressing
Captain Bagley. )—Do you, Sir, recollect your telling me, on the
Monday before, to go for a Priest, or there would be blood shed ?
Captain Bagley—l recollect it. I did say so.
Witness—Did you, Captain Bagley, see a stick or stone with me
on the 3knday, when the soldiers were at Magrath's ?
Captain should say I did not.
Witness contincied—l don't know how many of the people had
sticks—some had sticks—some had wattles, as you call them.
There were not many people opposite the dragoons when they fired,
and the people were doing nothing. Mr. Ryder first gave the order
to "load" and next to "fire." I suppose he gave the order to all
the horsemen to load and fire. When Mr. Ryder gave, the word
"fire" he was in the centre of the dragoons. I heard no one but
Mr. Ryder give directions to fire. Others might have done so, but
I did not hear or see them. I knew that the horns were sounding
about the tithe businsss. I can't tell how many soldiers were pre-
sent ; I think over 100, cavalry and foot, were there. On my
oath I heard no threats by the people. I did'nt see the infantry
fire ; neither did I hear the Riot Act read. I swear that I ciie. not
hear the people say that they would resist Mr. Ryder in attempting
to distrain for tithes.

The Court was adjourned to 11 o'clock on Friday, (to-morrow.)

ELECTION MOVEMENTS.

DUBLIN' COUNTY.—Mr. Thomas White and Mr. Hamilton
threaten to take the field against Messrs. Evans and Fitzsimon.
LINCOLNSHIRE—LINDSAY DIVISION.—The present represen-
tatives will not meet with any opposition.—Against the patriotic
Baronet, Sir William Ingilby, every effort to procure a Conservative
candidate has been used, but the tremendous overthrow experienced
by Sir Robert Sheffield in 1832 has cooled the ardour of the Tories.

LINCOLNSHIRE—KESTEVEN AND HOLLAND DIVISION.-The
present representatives will not be opposed.

LINCOLN, CITY.--Mr. Buiwer, the present talented represen-
tative, is secure. Mr. Heneage has retired. Colonel Sibthorpe
has, in consequence, offered his services, and being supported by
the clergy and the Tories, who are very powerful, there seemed to
be a probability of his succeeding ; but the Hon. Captain Phipps,
brother to the Earl of Mulgrave, has offered himself, and, we are
persuaded, with a certainty of succeeding—powerful as is the gal-
lant Colonel's influence.
LEEDS.—A public meeting was last called of the electors of the
borough of Leeds, which, after an expression of deep regret on ac-
count of therCtirement of Mr. John Marshall, from ill health, una-
nimously joined*.in one loud and earnest call upon Mr. Baines to
continue his services as the Representative of the borough of Leeds
in Parliament. Mr. Baines's return is perfectly secure. Mr.
Wailes' intentions are not yet known.—Leeds Mercury.

MAIDSTONE.—Abraham Robarts, Esq., and C. I. Barnett, Esq.
(godson of Charles James Fox, and son of James Barnett, the
banker, who sustained many a good fight in the cause of liberty,
whilst he represented in Parliament the city of Rochester), are both
secure in their return for Maidstone, where their services during
the progress of the Reform Bill have been justly appreciated. The
opposition of Mr. Wyndham Lewis is deemed weak and impotent.
RUTLAND will not be disturbed.
RoscoancoN.—The return of O'Connor Don and Mr. Fitzste-
phen French for Roscommon is perfectly secure.
TIPPERARY.-Mr. Shiel, and Mr. Otway Cave, who has ad-
dressed the electors, will certainly be returned for this county.
WARWICKSHIRE (NORTHERN DlvisioN).--We understand that
several influential Reformers in this division are concerting mea-
sures for securing the return of Dempster Heming, Esq., in th e
expected event of a new election. It is intended, we hear, to get
a requisition extensive;; signed, inviting him to contest the field
with the Tory, Dugdale. In case proper measures are adopted,
there can be no doubt that ize will be returned by a large majority.
—Birmingham Journal.
WORCESTER .—A new candidate for the city of Worcester has
just made his appearance in the person Cf Joseph Bailey, Esq., of
Glen Usk Park, near Crickhowel. He sets forth his claims by as-
sertiog his abomination of the free trade system, is altogether
as hearty a Conservative as the most ultra-Tory cat; wish. On
Thursday evening a meeting of the friends of Colonel Dav,',es was
held at the Bell Inn, Worcester, for the purpose of hearing /Lc..
Gallant Colonel " give an account of his stewardship," which he
did to their general satisfaction.

WEXFORD.—In the town, we are delighted to state that the re-
election of Mr. Walker is secure. The county is addressed by Mr.
John Maher, a gentleman of fine fortune, and of most patriotic
principles. Our accounts from Wexford leave no doubt of Mr.
Maher's return.—Freeman's Journal.

YORKSHIRE, WEST RIDING.—LEEDS, DEC. 27.—Up to this
day there has been no public demonstration on the part of the
Tories, of an intention to contest with Lord Morpeth and Sir
George Nrickland, the present members for the West Riding, the
future representation of this populous division of the county of
York. But to-day it has been ascertained that private meetings
of the West Riding Tories have been held, and that yesterday, at a
meeting held at Scarborough's Hotel in this town, it was resolved
to invite the Hon. Edwin Lascelles, son of the Earl of Harewood,
to become a candidate in the Tory interest for the Riding. It is
understood that Mr. Lascelles promised to come forward, in case it
shall appear, at a meeting of the party to be held at Wakefield, that
they are determined to support him, and feel hopes of success. In
consequence of this reply, dispatches have been sent off to-day to
the leading Tories in various parts of the Riding, and it is probable
the party will meet at Wakefield on Monday to decide whether they
shall bring out their candidate or not. In regard to the issue of a
contest, there can be no doubt of the triumph of the Reform candi-
dates. The clothiers of the West Riding are hearty and staunch
Reformers, and by their energy, principally Lord Milton (now
Earl Fitzwilliam), secured his election at the great contest for
Yorkshire in 1807 against Mr. Lascelles, (now the Earl of Hare-
wood). Since that time the number of freeholders and the spirit
of Reform have greatly increased. Lord Morpeth and Sir George
Strickland will commence their canvassing tour on Tuesday next,
by visiting the Leeds cloth halls, and addressing the inhabitants of
this borough and the clothiers of the district.

The Duchess of Bedford and Lady Georeiana
Russell, who have lately arrived from the north, joined the
party assembled at Woburn Abbey on Christmas-day.
Great and extraordinary is the display of princely
hospitality at Lowther Castle, Whitehaven, and Cottesmere.
TILE NATURALISTS ANNIJAL.—So great was the
demand for this work (containing that admirable companion
for the young " The Book of the Seasons," by William and
Mary Howitt, illustrated with twelve beautiful embellishments,
price only 9s. 6d.) that the whole impression was disposed of
on the first day of publication. A new edition is, however, in
preparation, and will be published immediately.
MEANING REVERSED.--The following sentence
in the letter of Mr. Mark Phillipps, the Under Secretary of
State, to Lord Durham, appears to express a meaning just the
,Yeverse of what it intends :—" There has been, on the present
occ:ksion, such an unusually great number of addresses, the
business of answering them has been extremely heavy, and on
this accouat has proceeded more slowly than usual," which lite-
rally means that the more work they have at the Home Office,
the less they do.
A RAVEN'S AND A ROBIN'S NEST IN DECEMBER.
—lt is a proof of the mildness of the season, that a raven's
nest was discovered, on the 17th inst., on the cliff of a high
rock, by the shepherd on the farm of Auchleskine, Balquhid-
der, Perthshire. Two of the young ravens were killed in the
nest by a shot which had been fired at it, and the other two
were taken alive out of the nest, one of which has since died.
They were nearly as well feathered as the parent birds, and
would have taken flight in the course of a few days. A raven's
nest was destroyed in the same rock, in the month of Apiil
last, and it is conjectured that this was a second hatch. A
robin's nest was found at the same time at the above, and it
also had four young ones in it. The nest was discoiTred in a
hay stack, on a farm in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder. These are
extraordinary circumstances, and have seldom, if ever, been
seen in that quarter at this season of the year, when the chill
breezes of December used to blow with severity along the
Grampian mountains.—. Edinburgh Evening Courant.

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