The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1868-07-26
horns, insomuch that death ensued very

uate, III alluulnS TO tne weather ana sCaCe
of the crops, says: The want of little rain
has been felt in some degree, but the CO.
pious fall of dew during the mornings and
nights has, to considerable extent, substi-
tuted the deficiency. The heat still con-
tinues, but it is particularly agreeable to
agriculturists to note the few showers we
had to day. In fact, from present aspects,
we may augur we'll for the future, and look
with cheerful forebodings to plentiful au-
tumn, one of the greatest blessings an all
wise and bOuntiful Providence can bestow.
KERRY.-Mr. Patrick NJ M'Donnen, of Gala
rus, near Dingle, exhibited on the gath ult.
large new potato which grew in a garden
of his in the open air. 1t weighed one
pound three ounces.
kILKENNY.-The committee of manage
ment of the dispensary district of Tullaroan,
recently appointed DIR. Byrne Hackett to
succeed the late DIR. Ryan in the office OF
medical officer of that district.
A herd in the employment of MIR. Daniel
Stapleton, of Tullenain, near Callan, named
Michael Fitzpatrick, about sixty years OF
age, whilst driving the cows into the yard
on the morning of the Goth ult., was set on
by a huge bull, and almost killed on the
spot. 1t appeared the brute was about at
tacking one of the milkmaids when Fitzpat-
rick courageously struck him on the nose
with a cane, which so enraged the ferocious
beast that he Immediately wheeled, and,
before the unfortunate man could make any
defense, tossed him repeatedly in the air
with his horns, thereby mutilating the poor
fellow in horrible manner. Though medi-
cal aid was promptly in attendance, nothing
could be done to alleviate the sufferings of
the wretched man, who expired in few
hours.
Reginald Greene, Esq, formerly sub-in-
spector of constabulary at Castlecomer, re-
Gently died after prolonged illness.
It is announced that the police stations
around Caifan are being put into thorough
state of defense, according to the plans re-
Gently laid down and issued by the govern
ment.
K1LDARE.-The Marquis of Drogheda has
been appointed to the rangership of the
Curragh, under the new appropriation bill.
An Athy correspondent under date of the
23d ult. announces the arrest and committal
for trial of Mr.. Ellsworth, clerk of the Athy
Poor Law Union, on a charge of serious de-
falcations in his accounts.
L1MER1CK.-JonathanA Allen, of Limerick,
one of the men lately transferred from
Mountjoy Prison to kilmainham, was on
the 22d ult. discharged from custody from
the latter prison by order of the lords JUS
tices, he having entered into bail for his
Mr.. Michael Leahy, Newcastle West,
county Limerick, has been appointed ses-
sional crown solicitor for the city and coun-
ty of Limerick, vice Mr.. Murphy, deceased
Mr.. Leahy was appointed through the in
ducnce of Lord Devon.
james Stenson, q compositOr, who had
recently undergone long periods of impris-
onncnt in LinlCri k and NIountjoy for Fc-
nianism, died recently in Thomondgale,
Limerick. His funeral was attended by an
immense concourse, as he was esteemed as
a MARTYR" and it was believed his death
had resulted from the seventies he endured
during his incarceration.
LoNGFoRp.-John Maxwell, Esq, has
been reelected for the tenth time chairman
of the town commissioners of Longford.
LoUrH.-The Dublin Freeman of the 22d
ult. says We have been shown specimen
of wheat grown on the farm of Mrs. Mcguire,
of Shetland, near Drogheda, which is not
presents also the novel feature of having a
double ear on the one stalk. There is about
half an acre, we understand, in the plot.
Many of the stalks present the same twin
ears.
1t is said that Mr.. Whitwortl, NJ. p, will
be opposed at the next election for Parlia-
mentary representative from Drogheda, by
Mr.. Brodigan, of Pilltown.
MAYo.-Thc Most Rev. DR.. Fccny, Bishop
| of Killala, has made the following appoint
ments to missions in his diocese, viz: Rev.
| John Gilvany, p. p, of kilmacshalgan,
Dromore West; Rev. John Conway, to be
professor in the Diocesan Seminar y, Ballina,
| IN pace OF tnc rev. AHtHoHS IlcalS, VIII
| has been promoted to the parish of Lacllen
Rev. VIM. McDermott, PIP, Ballycroy
Rev. p. Keane, G. c., Backs; Rev. John
O'Hara, c. c., Ballycastle; Rev. William
BolaDd, &C., Kilcommin, Erris.
| MEATH.-A correspondent of the Dublin
Freeman, writing from Strokestown, under
date of the 29th ult., announces the death OF
the Rev. James O'Reilly, on the 25th of the
same month, in Ballinagare, aged fifty three
years-twenty -four of which were spent il
the sacred ministry.
James Killeen, Esq, has been reelected
chairman of the town commissioners O.
Kells.
MoNAGHAN.-It is announced that for the
| Parliamentary representation of Monaghan
there will be four candidates-Col. Charles
Powell Leslie, Sir George Foster, Lore
Cremorne, and Mr.: Shirley. Mr.. O'Reill,