Star.
London, England, 1831-05-14 00:00:00

O'GORMAN MAHON-MR. STEELS.

At the instance of O'Gonsesx Alamos's friends, we publish the
following Yesterday Mr. Thomas Steele got up on a Creel of
Turf; in the High-street of Ennis, and in the absence of O'Gorman
Mahon, abused him the most atrocious manner. O'Gorman Mahon
was at the time in the Barony of Tulle engaged in his canvass; but
".Ir. Steele said, he hoped some one would inform O'Gorman Mahon of
what he had been been saying of him." Charles Mahon, the brother
of the Candidate, instantly called out, " Mr Steele, depend on
it, O'Gonnan Mahon shall hear it." Subsequently having met
Mr. Steele, he was obliged to give the lie direct to an suer.
tion made by him, and in consequence a hostile meeting was
appointed to take place this morning at four o'clock. Meanwhile, in.
formation of Mr. Steele's insolent language having been sent to O'Gor.
man Mahon, he travelled all night, and arrived in the morning at the
appointed ground on horseback, immediately before the arrival of his
brother's carriage. O'Gorman Mahon instantly demanded satisfaction
for the insulting language, which he had dared to use yesterday behind
his back, and at a time when he was several miles from the town ; but
hir. Steele evidently endeavouring to avoid coming to the point, was
about to enter into some conversation, when O'Gorman Mahon cut
the matter short, by at once branding Mr. Steele as a pusillanimous
calumniator, a mean, low back-biter, a common swindler, a liar,
a forger, a despicable bully, and a rank coward, at the same
time inflicting, (in the usual manner pursued by gentlemen), the chas-
tisement of public horne.whipping. This done, O'Gorman Mahon de.
dared that neither his Brother nor any other Gentleman could ever con.
descend to meet Mr. St/vie unless be instantly gave him (O'Gorman
Mahon), satisfaction for his insulting language. O'Gorman Mahon
then leaped from the road into the field, calling on Mr. Steele, If he
had a particle of the courage he pretended to possess, to follow him
and take his ground. Mr. Steele, however, after delaying on the road
for a short time, instead of complying with the challenge thus given
him, sneaked off from the ground, accompanied by Ms friends, amidst
the hisses and groans of the people assembled. The hones were
shortly after taken from O'Gorman Mahon's carriage, and he, with his
brothers and friends were drawn into town, amidst the acclamations of
the people occasionally interrupted by cries and groans of " Steele the
Cowardly bully !" May 8, 1831.

The Marquis of Santo Atuaro, who came over from Bra-
id on a special mission relative to the affairs of Portugal,
is now residing at Elliot's hotel, Plymouth, and will return
to Rio Janeiro by his Majesty's ship Druid.
The Gazette of last night announces that his Majesty has
been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the
great seal, granting the dignities of Baron, Viscount, and
Earl of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland,
to Colonel George Fitzclarence, and his lawful heirs, by the
names, styles, and titles of Baron Tewkesbury, Viscount
Fitrclarence, and Earl of Munster.
Sir Edward Codrington, who is to command the squadron
of evolution, has appointed Mr. Dyer to be his secretary;
and Mr. Halliway is to be the secretary of Rear-Admiral
Parker, who is to be employed as second in command of that
squadron.

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On Tuesday night last, the eldest daughter of General
Harris, H.A. of Mount Tamar, near St. Budeaux, a young
lady who for some time past had been an invalid, was burnt
to death by her clothes accidentally catching fire. This me-
lancholy event has thrown a much esteemed and respected
family into the deepest affliction.
Leather girdles, lined with flannel, worn next the skin,
having been found the best preventive against the cholera,
great quantities are making for the army : 20,000 have
already been sent to the Polish camp.
MILI'I lA.—A great number of persons were
bwrimoited before the Surrey magistrates, at the Newington
Visions house on Thursday, to show cause why they should
'lot pay a fine of 101,' for having neglected to return their
militia papers, properly filled up, to the constables of the
var►ous districts in the county. in the district of Newington
ne forty persons having neglected to " return themselves
as capable of serving his Majesty." were fined in various
penalties of from 40s. to 101. others, who claimed to be ex-
empted on the score of bodily infirmities," poverty and
large family,' were discharged, upon paying the expense of
the summon. s.