The Sun.
London, England, 1818-10-27 00:00:00

FROM THE IRISH PIPERS.

ALARMING CIRCUMSTANCE.
CASTLEBAR, OCT. 19.—The inhabitants of this
town were yesterday thrown into a state of co.n•
siderable agitation, by An -alarm, which repre-
sented the roof of the Roman Catholic Chapel to
have fallen in, whilst .the congregation were at
prayers. The report received immediate credit,
lin consequence of whether greitnid-
less or otherwise, which haie long existed re-
specting the insecurity of that evidently dispro-
portioned building ; but,
,upon hastening to the
•spot, although great confusion and terror was
toand to prevail there, the roof was observed,
with inconceivable delight, to be in a perfect
state. .This occurrence, which has been attended
with fatal and other distressing consequences,
,eves occasioned, we are informed, by the removal
of a board in the interior of the Chapel, which
made-sonic little noise, and which was believed
by some person, to whose imagination the sup-
posed danger of the roof was present, to have
proceeded trout that quarter. Instantly all was
uproar-there was a rush towards the doors and
wirtlows, which latter having been smashed in
pieces, afforded. the means of egress to hundreds.
A Fabourer, named M‘Gleal, was killed in the
.yard by the falling of a beam placed over a saw-
pit,
winch was thrown down by the crowd that
peessed against it ; the two elder Misses Finglass
received very severe contusions, and serious ap-
prehensions
.(nbich, we are happy to say, have
ceased to exist) were entertained that one of them
was mortally injnred. A pensioner, named Joyce,
was insensible for some time from the bruises he
received, hut we understand that be also is con-
sidered out of danger. We have heard of three
:other persons having suffered—one by the loss of
'an eye, the second by having an arm, and the,
third'a leg broken ; and it is a matter for surprise
anti gratitude that the casualties were providen-
tial.ly so little extensive. With respect to the
cause -ef't he calamity—the dread of the roof.—no
.matter whether that feeling be reasonable or not,
it is clear that something must be thine to allay
Prejudice, invincible by argument (and, by
the way, we understand argument favours the
-prejudice), has taken possession of the minds of
the people, and it must be met in theh own way
---,they must think the Chapel_ secure, or thty
''never will he at ease in it ; and although a,seu,,e
'of duty may induce some of them to attend-aere,
a recurrence of yesterday's scene, with mare
awful consequences, may be expected, if all ap-
prehension be not immediately set at rest.—
(Mayo Constitution.)

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTS.
WATERFORD, OCT. 21.—0 n Friday a melan-
choly'acaident happened nearly opposite to the
house of the Rev.. Mr. Newport, of Suirville.—
Six boys got into a boat, without either oar or
paddle, and pushed out into the river. It was
blowing very. had, • and the boat began to fill,
when one of the lads leaped out, and swam to
shore ; four More'follow.ed his example, three of
whom sunk. to rise_ no more ! The fourth swam
until he got a footing on a sand-bank, when,
thinking to. reach the shore, he 'wide anoth:tr et-
fort,.aud met with the same fate as his companions.
A child, of about seven years of age, who re-
mained in the boat, worked himself in by means
of a small piece of board which was in tie boat.
One of the bodies was drawn up by the fisher-
men, after remaining nearly two the
water ; every means was ,made .use of, but the
vital spark was extinct. The behaviour of the
country people, Who were present when it was
found, was very culpable, as therrather prevent-
ed than lent any assistance. to the efforts used. for
re,mimation. Another of, the bodies was found
about twelve o'clock the same night.
It was our painful duty, last week, to' record
more melancholy, Events than usually Octiir here.
We have now.to. publish One.still more distress-
The heavy rain which fell on Tuesday se'n-
night, .ii,elled-the rivers to such 'a degree, as to
carry away several bridges in this neighhourhOod.
The bridge of_Cartowkeel; from whichnine young
men 'and women were viewing, the exertion's of a
dkick, Which had beeticarried down the river ,lay ttie
flood, gave way, and they Xll fell into the abyss
Of the deep, and but three of them were rescued
from a watery grave.—.(Derry Journal.)

About thirteen years ago, a young man, who
had been employed as a clerk in the counting-
house of a merchant in London, absconded with
a large sum.of money in his possession, which be
had received from the bankers with_ whom his
employer transacted business. Every possible in-
quiry was made to discover him, but ineffectually :
rewards were offered, .hand-hills were circulated,
but in VSin. On Saturday morning last a picket
Was placed into the hands of the Gentleman he
had set ved,. enelOSing the sum of 1,136/. with a'
letter, which ran in these words : •
" Stu,—At the time I parted„from .you,with the 'atial"whieb
you entrusted me to get from your bankers, I resolved to act as
honestly as circumstances would permit use hereafter: this I
have done. l'inclose the sum of I for the amount of
that which 1 took with we, with interest frOm that day to this
time. I have all along resolved to do this, with the assistance
of, Heaven, and lam thankful I have been able to do so. It
is not necessary for me to say ,tore, as I am aware of the un-
favourable light my conduct must be viewed by you.
" I remain, Sir, &c.
" P.S. There are some odd shillings and pence over this
sum which was not convenient to inclose."
A shocking accident took place on Friday last,
at. Barnes Common.—gr. and Mrs. Wakn, the,
parents of a respectable tobacconist in 'Greet Rus-
sel-street, went . out iu a gig .:to spend the day.
sonic unknoWn:reason Mr. WARD, when on,
the COmmon, iniprudently looied that -part of the
barness which is attached to the • horse's head.
The animal instantly set off at full speed, and
Mr. \YARD, in' endeavouring 'to-rop him, was
thrown down, and kicked so violently .on the
head that the brain protruded 'through' the free-
turq. Mrs. WARD teas thrown out of the gig, and
Was- also dreadfully injured. The unfortunate cou-
ple were taken,' in a senseless state, to Barnes
ivorkliOnse, where they. now lie without the
Slightest hope otrecovery.
On Saturday'striirnipg, WOoley', of Paric
•
Place, Walworth, cibsy.rving that the shop* of his
neighboUr,. Mr. Saitodirs, Was not Opened at the
usual time,"and that na."4-ariy persons knocked with-
Out gaining admittance, forced open the door,
When he; found- Mr..7.hunders without any
inaks of violence, Ujs family were frciu