Glasgow Courier. — 1862-05-01 (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland)

EARLY WHEAT. —We have a sample of early wheat left at our office, grown at St Columba, the residence of J. Mellen, Esq. which measures fully two feet in length.—Derry Esq., Qusistr's Com-sox, BuLFasr. —The President has received instructions from the Lord Lieutehant that her Majesty's warrant has been received, appointing Mr Wilhelm Fradersdorf to the valuable professorship of Modern Languages. James Behan, the brother of the man already in custody for shooting at Col. Knox, has been arrested on a charge of complicity in the same crime. The British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Company have entered into an arrangement with the Cork and Bandon Railway Company to erect a series of wires along their line, with a view to an extension to Cape Clear. The Belfast News Letter says that a large and handsome warehouse has just been completed in Donegal Square, Belfast, the stone of which was brought from Bishopbridge quarries, in the neighbourhood of Glasgow. A tragical affair happened at Castledawson, Londonderry, on Good Friday. Two cousins—Charles and John WErlane--quarrelled about a trespaas which had been committed by some cattle. The dispute ran high, and Charles M'Erlane, levelling his gun, shot his companion dead upon the spot. The deceased man's friends rushed forward to revenge his death, and a terrific nielhe ensued. In a short time, however, the murderer was beaten to death by a brother and two sisters of John WErlane. Killarney, Friday. —This morning, a shocking murder was committed by Philip Michael Foley, Killorglie, who shot his cousin, James Foley, of Killarney, whilst the latter was looking after his fishing weir, situated near Curagh. It appears deceased was joined with his cousin in a fishery, and owing to some dispute arising in their dealings, the murder was committed. He died a few minutes after receiving the wound—the gun-shot penetrated the heart. As soon as a report of the deed was circulated, the accused fled, and the police are busily engaged in endeavouring to bring him to justice. The Cork Examiner says:—"The Inman steamer of to-day, the City of Washington, takes out a yet larger number of passengers than did the vessel of the preceding week. Upwards of 500 emigrants leave; these belong apparently not to the poorer but to the more comfortable class of small farmers. Astonishing as it may seem, the number emigrating during this and the past three weeks is even greater than during the corresponding periods last year.'' The committee of The O'Donoghue banquet met on Wednesday at Shee's Hotel, Thurles, to decide • upon the toasts to be proposed, select speakers, and carry out other necessary preliminary arrangements. Wednesday, the 14th May, was the day fixed for the banquet. The address to be presented to The O'Donoghne was read and adopted; and it was proposed and so londed that a copy of the same should be transmitted to The O'Donoghue for his approval previous to its presentation. The following list of toasts was then determined on : "Ireland a Nation,' The 0' Donoghue," "Those who in every age have straggled or suffered for Ireland,' "Our Guests," and "The Honest Press." The O'Donoghue has accepted the invitation of his Grace the Archbishop of Cashel to become his guest at the Palace, Thurles, during his stay in Tipperary.