The Express. — 1847-11-13 (London, England)

GARVEY, J.l'.—The Kitty's C'our.ty Chronicle gives the following precise account of the attempt to murder Mr. Garvey, mentioned in the Herold of Monday last ; " The state of the country' is every day more alarming, and deeds of blood are becoming more frequent. A desperate attempt was made to assassinate George Garvey, Esq , a magistrate of this county, on Friday evening last, by some murderous wretches, but, owing to the providence of an over-ruling God, the life of that gentleman has been spared ; but we regret to add that an intelligent and active policeconstable, who accompanied Mr. Garvey, was very severely wounded. It appears that on Friday last Mr. Garvey attended the Moneygall Petty Sessions. On his return home, shortly after three o'clock, he was accompanied by Denis Mean, his bailiff, and by Constable Dobbyn, of the Moneygall station. On arriving at the lane known as Dr. Bindon'alane, on the road towards Laughton, Dobbyn, who was a few yards in advance, and near to the footpath on the right side of the road, saw two men looking over the wall on the opposite side, very close to which Mr. Garrey was walking. Dobbyn at once ordered them not to stir, or he would shoot them ; on which they replied, that they were doing nothing; they were only two poor men that were there sheltering themselves in the plantation. Dubbyn cocked his carbine, and advanced to. wards them. He attempted to jump over the wall, but he fell on his knees on a heap of broken stones that were alongside it. While in that position be was fired at; three shots were discharged in quick succession, which wounded the brave fellow ; eight pellet, were lodged in the left arm, two in the right hand, and three passed across his left bread, breaking the skin. When Dobbyn received the contents of the first shot, he made an effort to load his carbine; but both his bands being dreadfully shattered, he was unable to accomplish it. He shouted to Mr. Garvey and Means to fight for their lives, and to assist him. Two shots were then fired, the powder of which blackened Mr. Garvey'd face, and his spectacles were blown off his nose. He and Mears, then quickly retreated. Mr. Garvey states that he saw four men inside the wall. Both be and Mean were armed with pistols. Rev. Mr. Gresson shortly after came up, and Dobbyn told him to proceed to Moneygall, and alarm his party. The rev. gentleman did so. The police at once proceeded to the spot, but were unable to obtain any trace of the assassins. Dobbyn was then conveyed to his barracks, where he was immediately attended by Doctor Bindon. It was very fortunate for Mr. Garvey that Dobbyn preceded him, or, in all human probability, not only he, but also hleara, would have been shot; as we have learned that it was known that an attempt would have been made on that day, or on a subsequent occasion, to shoot Mr. Garvey, and there is reason to believe that the four miscreants would have discharged their lire-arms at him. Mr. Garvey is agent to Lord Bloomfield, and has lately brought ejectmenta against several persons. This is not the first attempt that has been made on the life of Mr. Garvey ; and the only reason that can be assigned for such barbarous acts is, that he has become obnoxious to the ' agrarian legis. latore,' by daring to discharge the duties of his employers. In fact there is no security for the life of any landlord or agent who will dare to assert the lawful rights of property. Itraterday Constable Dobbyn was removed to the hospital of this town, where he now lies under the care of Dr Waters."