The Sun. — 1821-11-22 (London, England)

DARING ATTEMPT AT MURDER. This morning, between five and six o'clock, John M'Queen, of the 79th Highlanders, a sentinel posted at the King's Stores at Mardyke, whilst walking from his box at the corner of the station to the extreme end of the building, an assassin rushed from under the shed, near the stores of John Kelly, Esq., where the villain had concealed himself until the soldier was within two feet of him, when he fired a pistol at his head. Two slugs were lodged in his hand, which happened to be raised up, and the powder completely burned the hair off that side of his head. One of the parish watchmen, on hearing the shot, came to his assistance, and the guard having been sent for, a fruitless pursuit was made. Desperate Attack, and brave and success!  Resistance.  At one o'clock on the morning of Wednesday last, a party consisting of several hundred fellows commenced an attack upon the house of the Rev. Henry Bevan, Vicar of Bruree, in this county. Without any previous notice whatever, they fired a volley of musketry into the windows, whiclt were completely demolished ; they then demanded his arms, threatening him and his family with instant death unless he delivered them up. Upon Mr. Bevan's refusing their demand, they proceeded to break open the hall door, which they soon effected by means of sledges and crowbars. Mr. Bevan and his son, a youth of about sixteen years o: age, kept up a brisk fire upon the assailants ; and, after an obstinate contest which lasted upwards of three hours, compelled the ruffians to retreat. It is supposed that several of them have been wounded. One man who was dressed in a blue coats pan taloons, a white 'sash round his waist, a rockedhat and white feathers, and, who was called by his companions, " Captain Rock " has been severely wounded, if not killed, as Mr. Bevan had a full view of him, and fired at his white sash, when he instantly cried out, " Oh! murder !" The party were met, shortly after their retreat, between Bruree and Charleville, by a person who saw three wounded men on a car, proceeding towards the latter town. N young lad, named Graham, servant to Mr. Bevan, bphayed in the most brave and determined manner, in beating off the ruffians ; and actually, assisted by Mr. Bevan, jun. followed them for some distance in their retreat.  Further Particulars.--This desperate gang forced the back gate leading to the yard, and, from a lobby window, Mr. Bevan commenced firing on them—his fire became so brisk, and the window so completely commanded the entrance,. that not a man attempted to approach the yard. They then came to the front door, which was soon smashed to pieces with a few blows of sledges. When the door lay prostrate, they called out to Mr. Bevan to surrender his arms. Mr. Bevan had then taken his station on the first landing of the stair-case, and he answered them by saying—" Come on, ye cowardly rascals—l am ready for you—you shall have the full benefit of them first." Not an individual dared to enter ; and, as they crossed to each side, Mr. Bevan or his son. were sure to have a flying shot. •At one time, the Captain shewed himself near the door, and young Mr. Bevan, taking aim at his apron or white. sash, fired—there was an instant confusion among the entire gang—one. cried out " murder !"—another said, " Captain, supply us with more ammunition, and order up a fresh detachment," and another cried out, " Lieutenant Sledger, advance ;" but in a few moments, they called a retreat. When they first commenced breaking the hall door, some  immense large stones, which had been placed for the purpose outside an upper window, were pushed down, which must have had sonic effect, as one fellow was heard to screech violently.—Mr. Bevan's house, was so much injured,  that, to protect his family From a second attack, before he could get it repaired, a party of the 93d have been sent to his assistance.—A number of farmers' horses were taken from the lands of  Lackinavi, near Kirmadulla, on Sunday night, and were found next morning at Carrigstoher, near Nenagh, much fatigued, and some of them greatly injured.