Star.
London, England, 1821-12-06 00:00:00

DISTURBANCES IN IRELAND.

•
FROM THE DUBLIN MORNING POST OF TUESDAY.
ATTACK ON THE MILITARY.
We have letters from Clonmel, written at a late
hour on Sunday night. The disposition evinced by
the peasantry is truly alarming, as will be seen by
the following extract of a letter from Clonmel, dated
December 2, 1821, eleven o'clock at night :
" A serious business occurred in this neighbour.
hood since yesterday. About a week since, two bro-
thers, of the name of POWER, living at Four-Mile-
Water, county of Waterford, were taken under an
execution for debt, but the constables being too few,
were obliged to submit to a rescue, great numbers
(collecting for the purpose. Information being lodged
against some of the leaders, a party of soldiers from
Caber, and a constable (in all fifteen), proceeded to
their habitations early this morning (two o'clock), and
succeeded in taking them ; information flew through
the country at once, and all determined on another
rescue; they fired on the soldiers, who, seeing it im-
possible to proceed, retreated into the Castle, near the
bridge ; in the meantime, thousands from all quarters
collected to aid in the general cause, and, no doubt,
would have destroyed the party, but they were told,
if any attempt were made the prisoners would be im-
mediately shot. In this predicament they remained
until a reinforcement of an Officer's guard brought
them clear. At four o'clock this evening, the pri-
soners (one a shoemaker, the other a smith) were
brought into Clonmel . •
By letters received in town last night, we learn
that, in the County of Roscommon, a dreadful mur-
der has been committed of a man and his wife ! We
have not ascertained the particulars, but the fact of
the murder having been committed may be retied on.
FROM THE DUBLIN JOURNAL OF MONDAY.
The servile war is still raging with unabated acti-
vity in the Counties of Limerick and Kerry. The
intelligence received this morning contains accounts
of several new outrages. Oa Saturday se'nuight, a
party of mounted banditti attacked the house of Mr.
HICK'S, of Killelton, near Ballylongford, in which
they obtained three stand of arms ; and, after swear-
ing the servant whether there were any more in the
house, they departed. Tuesday night, five men deli-
vered notices in the immediate vicinity of Limerick,
desiring certain payments in support of their party,
and, through intimidation, several farmers complied
with such illegal deminds. Wednesday night, three
houses were visited near Ballybrood, in search of fire-
arms and contributions in money. Mr. Matmeta.'s
was also attacked, but not finding fire-arms, the ban-
ditti broke the windows.
Wednesday night, Mr. Cussos's house was again
attacked, in a violent manner, for arms. lie assured
them that none were in his posses-lois, but they made
a minute search, and being disappointed, they 6iished
to extort a promise from him, that he would send his
arms where they would direct. Ile refused to com-
ply, and one fellow presenting a pistol to Mr. Cus-
sos's breast, threatened to dispatch him. The pistol
was fired against the parlour door, which was shat-
tered by large shot, and the banditti retired without
committing farther mischief. The same party pro-
ceeded to the house of Major HARDING, and inti-
mated to the family, that if the arms which had been
removed were not brought back, and delivered up,
they would return in a night or two and put the
whole to death. The party then proceeded to Bal-
lytiege, the house of Mr. NASH, which they entered
and searched in the same manner, but with the like
success, the arms of the young Gentlemen of that
house being also removed. The house of Mr. NASH
was again visited, and the party threatened the lives
of the inmates, if they should make any disclosure
relative to them.
Wednesday last, an order was received from the
Government to seize all the gunpowder in stores and
shops in the city of Limerick: in consequence of this
prudent measure, nearly three tons of this article
were conveyed to the Ordnance Depot. On Thursday,
ICaptain Deoucrer, of the Police Establishment, also
seized and lodged a car-load of gunpowder. In Cork,
a similar proceeding took place on Thursday last.
In the County of Kerry, the banditti have been
active within a few miles of Tralee. They searched
the houses of several persons between O'Dorney and
Listowell. On Wednesday morning, notice was posted
on the Church-gate of Killiyn, signed "Captain Rock,"
threatening all drivers and tythe-collectors with the
fate of young Hoseiss—death.
Wednesday, a Meeting was held at Tralee, for
opening a subscription to' reward such persons as
shall discover the murderers of Major Cotras.' Two
of his servants, and a man of the name of Healy, have
been lodged in the County Jail, on suspicion of being
concerned in the murder.
During the night of Sunday, the 25th, WILLIAM
COLLIS, Esq. the Adjutant of the Kerry Militia, with
a party of the Staff of the Regiment, made a search
for arms in the neighbourhood of O'Dorney, and suc-
ceeded in seizing thirty stand of arms, besides pistols,
swords, and bayonets, which were brought into Tra-
lee, and lodged in the military stores of the Regiment.
The Magistrates and Gentlemen of the County of
Waterford assembled at Tullow, on the 28th of No-
vember, and adopted Resolutions, with the view to
preserve that hitherto peaceable County from the out-
rages which have disgraced other districts. Amonother measures, they propose to administer the oath
of allegiance to all persons, and to open a subscription
to reward those who may give private information.
The church burnt at Knockane,' near Killarney,
was lately built on the burying-ground of the parish,
'and, encroaching on the places of sepulture 'of some
lithe Catholic parishioners, was viewed by diem with.
much dislike: an attempt was made at one time, by
removing the materials, to prevent the building. In
other respects we have no reason to believe that neigh-
bourhood to be disturbed.
, The Waterford Chronicle says—" We have learned
that the burning of the parish church of Knockane,
ena t t ,
Dunleary,
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was
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dd,
near Killarney, originated in a dispute about en-
croachments upon some graves."
The statement in the Dublin Freeman's Journal, of
the assassination of Lieutenant-Colonel Dim, of the
42d Highlanders, at Rathkeale, is without the slightest
foundation.
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sworn before Sri WILLIAM BattiANt, that the bola.
in; had been maliciously destroyed.—Dublin Cur.
the Carlon, Morning Post says—.;;‘, We are sorry to
hear that evil dispostuon has begun to evince it,elf
in a remote part of this county, oa the borders of tl►e
County of Wicklow."

CLONSiti..
Our domestic news, from the moie Southern Dig.
tricts, continue to be of an afflicting and disgraccf.l
character ; and we regret to find symptoms of an ;II-
inclination nearer home than Tubber. All the Pro.
clamations for prosecuting the murderers of the
Sheas, were torn down the first night after their heirs ;,
posted, and in place of one of them, a shnitnnt;:
was put up—." Not to be uneasy about the Prooatn;
tions being taken down—that there should be 0„:
sion for plenty of them before winter was over." Alt
have heard loosely of other notices being p,415,1 id
town, but would not venture repotting them
*mnic
fuller authority; and we are quite convinced, thin
in so large a population as ours, there must b, „lair!
loose, idle, and thoughtless blockheads, o wou1:1
think such a display of wit extremely frolic:rime, id
the agitation it might escite amongst their more
serious neighbours.
Wednesday night, a paper was affixed to the post;
office of Clonmel, mentioning that many Po c'ama-
Lions, besides the one offering rewards for Oir•
covery of the outrage at Tubber !the liwiti:ict tithe
Shea family), would be rrecoorw:y. The same
water was poured into the lectiver 3f the said Big-
office, to the injury of several letters therein de.
posited.—Clonatel 'Kroh!.
COUNTY OF COPK.
Monday night a patty attacked the house of Cap.
lain CURRAN, an Officer on the half-pay estah!i.h.
anent, and a nephew of the late Master of the Hollk,
in the neighbourhood of Ns-. w mtalcer, from bon)
they demanded arms; which not disposed to
comply with, they dragged him out, and would pr.,.
bably have murdered him also, but that providentially
a Gentleman who happened to dine with 31r. Cu.
RAN, fount the arms, and gave them up, upon %Lica
they went off.
The immediate vicinity of Otis city continues tran-
quil, and,we have le:ter, from various distant pans
of the county, stating ;he same gratifying tact, that
the best spirit prevails.
The Rev. YEN GouwiN has collected in all the
,arms from the farmers in the parish ciDonough.
more, and has deposited them in a place of safety,
where they are well guarded by a body of armed men.
The Rev. Mr. BEANSFOIip has done the same in the
parish of Inniscarra. 'Many other Magistrates ate
following their example, and have been evaily sue.
cessful in this pursuit.
In obedience to instructions received en Thursday
by the Mayor and Sheriffs, from Government, these
Gentlemen immediately visited the stores and Elicit
of the persons engaged in the sale of gllif powder is
this city, who, with prompt alacrity, deiiveted opal'
the stock in their possession, which was removed un-
der proper escort to the King's magazine, to he deli-
vered in such portions as their business may maim
—Cork Southern Reporter.
COUNTY OF KF.RE.Y.
TRA LEL, NdVEMBER 29.
Yesterday a Meeting of 'Magistra..es and Gentle-
men was held in the County Court-house in this
town, pursuant to puldic Requisition, Culotte' Cars.
ME, M.P. and Governor of the County, in the Chair,
to take into consideration such measures as may be
deemed necessary tor discover ing the murderers of
the late M/Jor Comas, and for preserving in future
the peace of the country.
Major PONSONBY addressed the Meeting in do-
, quent and energetic language ; be denied, ke
strongly combated the idea, that this outrage vs
wholly unconnected with the system of White•
boyism now prevailing-what in tact, do thee
'nightly vagrants and depredators want those I
for, which they are now collecting with such
duity and perseverance, but for the purposes
general plunder, murder, and devastation,
they conceive themselves properly prepared
The worthy Major then read a Memorial from
Magistrates to the Lord Lieutenant, praying .
reward may be offered by the Irish Government
the discovery and prosecution to conviction .
murderers of Major Collis, in aid of that offered
the Gentlemen of that County, and for .
Majesty's pardon for any person concerned
and except the .actual perpetrators of the munkri
who may discover his accomplices, and prosene
them to conviction, which Memorial was gem:till
approved. A subscription immediately commeng4
which already amounts to upwards of £7OO.
• Colonel CROSBIE assured the Meeting that ererl
possible aid and assistance should be afforded to tie
Civil Power by the Staff of the Kerry Regiment td
Militia. Such (the Colonel said) were his orders,
and, in justice to his men he would say, they had
already volunteered their services, and he was coo
vinced they would act with zeal and ardour.
Same resolutions suited to the occasion were thea
entered into, and the Magistrates retired to theGra
Jury-room, in order to consider and adapt suchothg
measures as may be deemed requisite.
Tuesday last, Mr. JOHN LEAKR, High Constl!
of this district, apprehended Johan Scanlan and
chael Calaghan (both servants in the family of Eg.
late Major Collis) suspected of having been 6'll.
cerned in the murder of that much-lamented Geode`
man • and the same active officer, with a party ,dtig
6th Lragoon Guards, on the morning of les7./1
apprehended in his bed John Healy (who gra.,
about a mile from the house of the deceased), ca
cion of being concerned in the same barbaroascr;
Those several persons have been safely lodged 14P
county jail.
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public tranquillity have been busy withal Sifir
miles of this town. On Saturday night a large
went to different houses in the neighbouthall.:
O'Dorney, demanding arms ; and on 11onday ar!
the same banditti, we should suppose, took attnstrli
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different persons between O'Dorney and
In no instance did they meet with any is
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city by the MAYOR, from the LORD LIEUTS:4O%..
seise all the gunpowder exposed to sale is the a'

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