The Irish standard., 1892-08-20

J IRISH ST NDARD,
tire day, and it appeared from the cyl
dence that the deceased came by his
death on the public road in an alterca-
ton about donkey. The examination
of witnesses having concluded, the Judge
charged the jury, who retired, but were
unable to agree, and the prisoner was
put back till next assized.
MEATH.
On the polling day in North Meath,
man named James O'Brien, of Stack
allen, supporter of Mr.. Davitt, was re-
turning from Slane, after having re-
corded his vote, when, about halt mile
from his own house, he was set upon BY
gang OF rufians, who knocked him
down, kicked him about the back and
sides, and otherwise maltreated him,
leaving him lying insensible on the side
Of the road. He has since been under
medical treatment, and lies in a critical
condition. Seven arrests have been
made in connection with the matter, and
it is to be hoped the perpetrators OF the
brutal assault will be brought to justice
aud properly punished.
RosCOMMoN.
Tide names OF Mr.. Luke Raydey, NJ
p. and DR.. Kenny NJ. p, have been men
toned in connection with that OF Mr..
Jas. J. O'Kelly, the suggestion being
that one Of them should retire to make
room for Mr.. O'Kelly. It is said that
strong pressure is being brought to bear
on Mr.. W. H K. Redmond, NJ. P, with
the same object. tits pointed out that
only one of the Harringtons has sue
reeded, and that two brothers Redmond
in party of nine is Unfair. MIR. Red
mond, it is also stated, is inclined to
stick to his seat, on the plea that it is
part "family arrangement" and that it
Mr.. E. Harrington was defeated, so was
Mr.. J. j Dalton, brother-in-law Of the
Redmonds. The Roscommon Herald
says that Mr.. Hayden promised Mr..
O'Kelly that he would resign in his favor
SLIGO.
On the evening of July 21st, a young
girl named Mary Carroll, daughter Of a
small farmer in the townland of Finisk.
lin, came to sad end, She had been
left alone in the house and was engaged
in some culinary business when she was
seized with vertigo, lost her balance, and
fell into, the fire. The unfortunate girl
was unable to recover herself, and the
CRATE being low one, great portion OF
her body was literally roasted, A neigh
Dor named Mrs. Bree walked in casually
and released the poor girl from her
dreadful plight. Messengers were sent
\ for the priest and doctor, and deceased
was conveyed to the County Inirmary,
where after enduring intense pain, she
died the same night, having received the
rites of the Church. She. was twenty
four years of age, and had been i'll some
time before the accident occurred.
TIPPERARY.
| On the evening of July 18th, a fatal
accident occurred to a man named Will
liam Sheehan, of 1ipperary, and his wife,
who were on their way from Cahir to
Cashel with their horse and carload OF
cabbage plants they had for sale. They
had been SELF G plants at the Cahir
market on that day, and went on their
| way to Cashel with the intention of sell
! ing the remainder of the plants there
next day. When about two miles from
Cahir the horse suddenly turned into an
| avenue. just inside which was pool OF
| water about three feet deep. with a bot
tom of deep mud. The car was upset
into the pool, and with it Sheehan and
his wife and the horse, and all were i'm
mediately drowned. The deceased
couple were about 60 years of age each,
and we're we'll known in Cahlr as general
dealers at the markets.
! TYRONE.
At the Assizes in Omagh, On July 18,
| Francis Mcdonald and James Melon
aid we're indicted for that on the 18th of
| May, 1892, they did feloniously, wilful]y,
| and of malice aforethought kill and slay
one Henry Massey, at Tullyodonnell. The
prisoner at first pleaded not guilty; but
on the Crown consenting to Withdraw
the charge of murder, and substitute one
of manslaughter, the prisoners counsel,
Mr.. Gaussen, intimated that the Crown
oonsenting he would withdraw the plea
of not guilty and enter plea of guilty of
manslaughter. The case was ruled ac-
cordingly, and the court pronounced
sentence that Francis Mcdonald be inn
prisoned for the period of three years,
and James Mcdonald (who, perhaps,
was under the impression that he had a