The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13
DEATH OF TIE MARQUIS OF WATERFORD.

Telegraph that the Marquis OF waterford was Killed whe
hunting on the evening Of the 29h ut This event is Of
peculiar to New Workers. as his younger days,
when on visit TO this city, the noble Marquis in
quence Of some rowdy pranks was afforded an opportu
nifty of viewing the inside Of the old Brdewel, then
our Park.
The Marquis of Waterford was Peer OF England and
Ireland his titles were Earl and viscount Tyrone Baron
Beresford Beresford county Cavan aud Baron De Ia
Poer Of Crraghmere county of Waterford in the Peerage
Of Ireland and Baronet Of the same part OF the United
Kingdom and Baron Tyrone Of Hayercrdwest county OF
Pembroke, In the Peerage Of Great Britain.
The family surname dates back 1887, under the rst
VIM Rufus 10 John dc Professionalism long line OF ilusri
Gus ancestors adding accumulation Of titles to the family
Among these Sir Tristan Beresford Of Coeraine, knight
of the Shire for Londonderry in the Parliament Of 1861,
was created Baronet Of Ireland in 1866; another Sir
Tristan commanded regiment Of foot against James H.,
and was astsinted by his Parliament. Sir Marcus
ricd the daughter and hciress Of James III and in
uuence was raised the peerage Of Ireland Nov 720
s Baron Beresford Of Beresord, county Cavan and Wis
count Tyrone and Earl Of Tyrone in l74e Lord Tyrone
inherited the ancient baronetcy Of his mother in $780, and
was enrolled amongst the peers Of England in 1885,
Baron Tyrone Of Haverfordwest county Of Pembroke and
created Marquis Of Waterford in 1885, His eldest son.
Henry dc Ia Poer, who was Knight of st. Patrick,
Privy Councillor Ireland, Governor of the county OF
late Marquis Of whose uncIes Prmate of all Ire
land and Archbishop of Armagh, another was Lord
Bishop Of Kmorc and two three others were rectors
over the largest parishes in Fillmore and Armagh The
family was most influential from the time OF the Irish
union with England down to 1923, both IN
Church and State They firm friends OF the union
and one of the family was created one oil the
twenty eight Irish peers sitting the House of Lords
During the instruction of 'es, John Claudus Bsres-
ford then holding the Office of Provost Marshal Of Dub
lin is said to have amused himself for eight or nine
months in the horrible ortures of such Of the nsur
gents as unlucky fell into his hands in the pursuance Of
what he considered his official duty Among other things,
he cut of the tips of the of many which originated
the nickname of scroppy'' SO often applied to the
Roman Catholic party, of which most Of the insurgents
were composed But during the OConnell agitation, the
and county Of Waterford fell into the hands Of the
OConne party and the influence of the Beresfords from
controlling the votes of the boroughs dwiniled down
TO next none and the county represented by the
father Of Mr.. Thomas Francis Meagher.
The late Marquis was most eccentric individual In
his youth, upon one occasion he was known to mis-
chievously touch of gun board his fathers
yacht, loaded for the purpose Of firing q salute,
instantly killing who CHANGED to stand before the
mouth Of the piece. His father, dying when he
seventeen years of age, LEFT him in possession Of
worth fl0o 900 per annum, and almost bound
opportunity for the qualification OF his peculiar tastes
In 1885, he in company with vscount Jocelyn and Col
Dundas, visited this country in yacht, and INDUCED in
amusement which favorite pastime with him at
home-that Of upsettng watchboxes and watchmen or
leatherheads they sometimes called-sor which
amusement the ncorruptibe police justices of that day
locked up his lordshp and friends who were only rescued
from confinement upon interpositon by the Mayor We
extract from the files Of the HERALD account Of the
currence, which win show how his lordshp behaved him.
self in this city,
from the New York Herald, Oct. 9, 1885
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CAprURE-THREE MOBILES
AND CoMMoNER IN LIMBO.
One Of the most extraordinary events that ever took
place in the New World occurred yesterday morning in
this blessed city Of New York the foot Of Washington
street. and in the police office IN the Park Justice Hopson
affair has before graced this country since the colonial age,
when Lords vscounts Barons and Baronets lived upon
the fat Of the Land and utered their wings before the
bright eyes Of our women.
Yesterday morning. before SUNRISE body of wa,chmen
at the foot Of Washington street captured in haul the
Most Noble the Marquis Of Waterford Vscount Jocelyn
Lord Beresord and Colonel Duudas of the British army
all being engaged at that hour and place. in the noble
pertinent OF breaking windows, smashing night lamps,
knocking down the wachmen and sundry other vaorous
deeds OF the like kind.
splendid dinner party TO which these noblemen were
invited, in company with the Honorable John Forsyth,
Secretary OF State and several other distinguished pot
clans and fashionable ladies' The Mayor spread
before noble visitors the best of the land His cook
cry exceentalso his wines were delicate and full
Of excellence Their Lordshpe behaved with great pro-
prety although we must say Bcresord and Joceyn
rather dsagreeable in consequence OF habit OF loud
reforms this bad ha5t il they mean to stand well in our
good gaces The noble Marquis and the Colonel are quite
gentemanly and elegant After enjoying the hospitality
Of the Mayor until late hour lin spite Of his recent pro-
camaton the young mobiles departed and proceeded TO-
wards quarter Of the city which shall be nameess On
this portion Of their proceedings We shall draw the curtain
Of night
Towards the hours Of three and four in the morning they
proceeded down Washington street. as we have already
About four O'Clock in the morning Justice Hopson who
is remarkably ear riser proceeded to his office in the
Park. On entering he heard terrible racket in one cor
Casting his eyes towards the place he discovered
four very gentlemanly looking men, surrounded by a
posse Of watchmen He Immediately hurried to his seat
"watchman p said the Justice, "brng up these men,
The Waterman proceeded 10 obey "of, you dirty fell
him down." said third, &c, &c.
whats your manner" asked Justice Eopson.
"Lord Beresford," was the reply.
"Iord Beresfordp reiterated the Justice looking
his specs. Come now Of this nonscnse-your right
nameS'
Observation-Disclosures is my name" said he; here is
viscouut Joceyn, and there the Marquis Of Waterford
"And mine - said another, "is Colonel Dundas."
Here two Of the lords became very obsreperous and
saucy 70 the Justice
"Take them over to prison. said Justice Hopson.
"Lord lord they shall violate ms ait the
bench"
Such another never took place The whole corps
Of noble blood placed by the audacous Justice Hop
After the young mobiles found they fairly caught in
American law, they laughed heartily; went to prison,
teredcra ;ked many good okeand talked and behaved
like gentlemen again.
At ten O'Clock bis Honor the Mayor, hearing OF the
scrape fastened 10 the prison and hed them all liberated
"Ahi Mr.. Lawrence, said one of the youths, this Is all
owing 10 your prodgiously fine wine You guilty
than we. "Well, well said the Mayor, laughing, "Dont
think the worse Of us Americans because our laws pay
respect TO persons
Certainly NOT said Waterford; eve should have been
Ecrved the same in the city OF London"
Our nobility and gentry then proceeded to their apart
ments in the Cy uotelgot rid Of the pcrfumery OF
American prison--and made round OF vists-talkng
describing and laughing at their adventure like Of
sense.
From tho New York Herald Oct l. 1881
The Marquis Of Waterford and his noble party visited
last night Hannngon famous innur discoveries Much
better taste than visiting the watch house.
From the New York Herald, Oct 8, 1881
The Most Noble the Marquis OF Waterford his party
that they regret extremely the OF Monday
morning They had been dining with private party on
board the Gem yacht and on bringing their friends
shore they only broke lamp two, by way Of keeping
the hand In until their return 10 England They had
had bit OF scrape since they let Ireland Accordingly
somewhat wolsh about the head shoulders