The Irish standard., 1891-08-29

that the young people who emigrated
in the past have done we'll and pros
pered IN their new homes in America,
which is a great inducement for their
friends to follow their example.
KINGS,
The Sydney Freeman's Journal OF
June IL, announces the death Of the
Rev. Michael Kelly, 81. The deceased
was in bis 63d year, and was born in
Kings county.
LEITRIM.
An inquest was held at Manorhamil.
ton on July 27Jh. by DR.. Carroll, touch.
ing the 3eath of a man named Michael
Rooney, of Largy, who was found dead
on the road between Bund0ran and
KinlouQh. Deceased with two other
men left Bundoran on the previous
evening, on cart, going in the direc-
ton of Kinlough. The deceased had
| some liquor taken and his two compan-
ions (Michael Rooney, sen, and M.
McGovern, Glenca) left the cart and
went s.on in front. The cart not coming
on. the two men turned back and found
| the cart overturned on the road and de-
! ceased lying dead beneath it. The jury
returned a verdict Of death from suffO.
cation.
LOUTH.
Examinations on a large scale were
carried out in Drogheda on Thursday
night, July 30tb, to signaljze the liberia
ton of Mess1s. Dillon and O'BrieD, and
the bands, with the usual attendant
CROW DIS. trampipg to the music, played
appropriate national airs as they made
the circuit OF the town. Bonfires top
ped ONE of the nejghboring hills. At
intervals cheers were given for the pop
ular leaders.
MAYO.
The Most Rev. DR.. Conway has made
the following changes: Rev. Father
Boyle, &C, from Belmullet to Backs;
Rev. Father Naughten, &C, from Xii,
common to Belmullet, and Re7. Father
Hegarty (late of Maynooth) to Kilcom~
mon.
MONAGHAN.
On July 26th meeting was held in
the Christion Brothers Schools, Mona
CHAN, for the purpose Of taking into
consideration the question OF the par
l,amentary representation. The chair
was occupied by the Rev. George Nc
MeeI, ADM. who in the course of his
observations, reviewed the action of
Parnell since the granting OF the Di-
vorce Court decree, and said that his
recent marriage, which could be re-
garded only as the most conclusive evi-
dence Of bis guilt, should turn any de-
cent Catholic that had followed him.
MIR. j. Clarke, Ardaghey, proposed a
resolution pledging ali the Nationa]ists
to reject the candidacy of the Hon.
Peter Westenra, who had spoken in the
most disrespectful manner of the Cath
O]ic clergy.
ROSCOMMON.
Correspondents state that the five
CoDnaught counties are likely to have
a fairly good harvest with the principal
crops. In the Castlerea division Of
Roscommon oats promises to he heavy
crop, and potatoes are said to have
never been better, while turnips are
moderately good, and old meadows a
heavy crop. In Athlone division pota-
toes will be over an average, and cereals
fair yield. In CARLY district Of Sligo
wheat is an average. and barley q fair
crop, while oats is the best crop for the
last five years. Turnlps are very prom
isiDg and good crop may be expected.
In the Sligo division 8 similarly salts
factory condition of things is reported,
and 1t is ga id of potatoes that the out
put promises to be an exceedingly heavy
one. From Galway, Leitr1m and Mayo
fairly encouraging accounts of cereals.
potatoes, root crops and pastures are
given.
SLIGO.
With feelings of deep regret we
chronicle the death of Mr.. John OCon-
mel Of Ardcotten, Colloonev. which took
place On July %. The deceased had
only been aiIing for a few weeks. Mr..
O'Connell was the late Secretary of the
Irish National League in Collooney and
took prominent part in all the politi-
cal movements during the past ten
years. In his private capacity he was
universally respected. honest and up
right, a devout Catholic, an ardent pat
riot and true friend. May his soul
rest in peace!
WATERFORD.
Mr.. Z. F. Holden, of Mullinavat, has
left that place for America. On July
Oath he was presented with an address
by the members Of the local branch Of
the Nat ional League, in which q just
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