The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-07-09

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of the Gladstone Ministry. He has accord
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for similar reason, followed Mr.. Dease'
example. But whether he has or not mat
z tors very little; the triumph of the nationa
candidate is secure in either case. Tn
venerated and patriotic Bishop of Meath
early this week his clergy, for the purpos'
OF considering the claims of the three can
didates. The result of their deliberation'
10 stated in letter from the Bishop of thu
electors of Westmeath, the gist to which
! ton, the clergy have decided to supper,
Mr.. r. j.. Smyth, and to ask the peoples
| cooper alton for the purpose of securing
his triumphant return. No one doubts
what the answer of the people will be-
Their minds have long since been made ny
given proof of their intentions in the mat
ter by the enthusiastic manner in which
they have received Mr.. Smyth.
DEATH OF MAJOR DENIS J. DOWNING.
On the 18th of last month there died in
the town of Skibbereen a young Irishman,
who, In the course of a brief life, won for
himself no small share of distinction, and
the love of many friends. We allude to
Major Denis j. Downing, one of the State
prisoners in 1857, and subsequently dis
tinguished soldier in the American army,
in which he saw much service and received
rapid promotion. He died at the early age
OF thlrty.seven, leaving young family to
mourn his loss, and deeply lanen ted by .
large circle of friends in this country and
America.
DEATH OF MISS MARIA o'coNoR.
On Monday last this lady, third daughter
Of the late (Owen) O'Conor Don, and aunt
to the member for Roscommon, expired at
Kilteevan House, the residence of her sis
ter, Mrs. MapOther, in the sixty ninth year
of her age. She was a truly good and
charitable lady, and the poor have every
reason to regret her loss. Her funeral was
inhabitants of the surrounding district
hoscon,naon Messenger, June IL.
DEATH OF MR.. w. j. CAVITY.
We regret to announce the death, at
Clonakilty, on the 4th June, Of Mr.. William
J. CAVITY, in the twenty fifth year of his
age. He had just completed his legal
studies, preparatory to being admitted to
the profession of solicitor.
DEATH OF THE REV. ROBERT MULLIN, p. p,
cAsTLEPoL4LARD.
With deep and sincere regret we record
the death of the Rev. Robert Mullin, the
gifted and patriotic priest of Castlepollard.
The melancholy event took place on Sun
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DEATH oFiLADY M'KENNA.
The death is announced Of Lady McKeH-
ma, wife of Sir Joseph Neale McKenna. This
lady was the youngest daughter of the late
Howe, of Dublin.
The estate of the Clothworkers' Company
in the county Londonderry has been pur-
chased by Sir H. Bruce, MP, for E 100 900.
An attempt has been made on the part of
the tenants to obtain the ownership on o
guarantee of 4lO5, 600. Such of them as
were not in a position to become owners
are glad that the property has fallen into
the hands of Sir Il. Bruce, who is an excel
lent landlord.
Sporthall and Kenaghbane land, in the
neighborhood of Ballybay, Monaghan,
have been purchased for Mr.. and Mrs.
Beaumont Park. Upwards of
1000 persons belonging to the property,
met to testify respect to their new land
lord. Tar barrels and bonfires were light
ed, and dancing was kept up during q
great portion of the night.