The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-05-14

II Sir William Wilde passed through Tuan
q few days ago, and, after brief visit al
St. Johns Abbey, drove to view Abbey
hnockmoy, which, We regret to say, ht
'oand 10 state Of rapidly progressing di
iapidation. Without prompt measures Of
protection against the action of the frost
and weather, the beautiful fresco paintings
will be soon totally obliterated. All ouI
readers are acquainted with this grand old
ruin, majestic still in it's desolation, and
the celebrated painting, the Martyrdom .oi
st. Sebastian, and other sacred subjects
! When Sir William has completed his task
OF preservation of the tomb of the Royal
O'Conor, of RoscOmmon, and the Abbey,
| we trust he may be induced to turn his az
tention TO knockmoy, founded by his rela-
tive, Cathal of the Red Hand (wristl os
whose birth, wauderings deeds of valor,
ana death such romantic stories yet }inger
around the fresides of the peasantry in
the West.-1uam Herald.
Interesting Discorery.-One of the divers
employed in the deepening of the Ford,
near Waterford, ON Saturday found at the
bottom of the river an old Irish canoe in a
good state of preservation. From the rude
build it would appear to be very ancient,
for 1t is hewn out Of one solid piece of tim
Der. The dimensions are abont IS feet
long by three in width. Local historians
state that at the time King John paid q
visit to Waterford several boats were lost
near this spot, and it is snrmised the new
discovery maybe one of those relics of
ancient times. 1t is now in possession of
Mr.. A. Stephens, the engineer of the lHar-
Der Commissioners.
Extensive Seizure of Illicit Aate,iaa.-An
extensive seizure OF illicit material has
been made at Gortnavern, near Letterken-
ny. The sD,uggiers resisted the police,
and the constable in charge ordered his
mn ffot TJ,so Ia a III:
aud the three men-Edward M'Daid, Nea
Dogherty, and Charles Stain-submitted to
the arrest. At the Letterkenny Petty Ses-
sions the prisoners were prosecuted, and
fined in the usual mitigated penalty. The
members of the police force concerned in
the seizure and arrest were Constable VIM.
Callaghan, Sub Constables Rogers, Hart,
Hever, Farrell, and Harrigan.
Cattle Shop of the Royal Dublin Societv.-
The Spring Cattle Show has just termina-
ted, and it has been remarked that the in
creased number of substantial farmers ex-
hibiting, and the number making purchases
in the Agricultural Machinery Department
evidences increased confidence as to Sc
curity of tenure given by the late lerisIa-
ton on the land question.
The Military authorities and the Small
Po1.-The Regiment of Guards lately sent
to Dublin from London, notwithstanding a
request made by the Dublin Corporation,
and promise given that reasonable de-
lay would be made in consequence of the
epidemic prevailing in London, has, SO it
is said, been the means Of introducing tho
disease.
a Nan Burned to Death-On Sunday
night last a man, named John Rutherford,
met with his death in horrible way. 1t
seems that he was stopping at the honse of
a woman named Corrlgan, at Benchran,
near Omagb, whether as a servant or visi-
tor, 1 am unable to say, and that he was
observed by Mrs. Corrigan performing his
devotion at bis bedside previous to retir-
ing to rest. During the night it was dis
covered that the house was on fire, and on
reaching the unfortunate mans room his
charred body was found life
less on the bed. have been unable to as
certain whether there is any allegation
that the burning was malicious.
Coroner's Inquest.-Dr. William White,
in the City Marshalsea, ON the body of
William O'Farreii, aged twenty EIGHT
years, who had been confined as a debtor
since March, and died suddenly ON the pre-
vious day. The medical evidence dis
closed that death resulted from bronchitis
and disease of the liver, and q verdict to
that effect was returned.
girl named Mary Quinn was found dead in
the streets of Waterford. At the inquest
next day it appeared she drank five half
pints of whiskey in less than two hours.
verdict of died from excessive drinking
was returned, and Joseph Byrne, the man
who gave her the whiskey, was detained in
custody as accessory to her death.
Death from Burning.-Sarah Jane Flynn,
aged two years and eight months, died
on Sunday, in the Meath Hospital, from the
effects of burns received at the residence
Of her parents on the previous day. 1t ap-
peared that the child was in a room by
herself, and got some matches which she
ignited, and which set her garments on
fire.
Sadden Death.-Thomas Finnegau, aged
htty eight years, who had been employed
by MIR. Harrison, 70 Great Brunswick
street, was attacked with paralysis on
Monday; Or. Fennelly, Finglas, was i'm
mediate1y in attendance and pronounced
man was dead
LITIGATION EXTRAoRDINARY.-To tho recent
hsr,ar