On Monday last, the wife of Mr. T. Irwin, tailor, of a son.
   June 26, at the Manor House, Lewes, the wife of P. G. Synnot, Esq., Lurganah, County Armagh, of a son.
   On the 23rd inst., the wife of Maxwell C. Close, Esq., M.P., Drumbanagher Castle, of a daughter.

   On Thursday, the infant son of Mr. T. Irwin, Tailor, Dungannon-street.


   PORTADOWN PENNY SAVINGS’ BANK.—This bank will open on Monday evening next, in the Town Hall. We hope to see a large number of depositors.


   MONDAY JULY 4.—Beragh, Tyrone ; Ballybot, Armagh ; Banbridge, Down ; Bawnboy, Cavan ; Carland, Tyrone ; Crumlin, Antrim ; Dowra, Cavan ; Donaghadee, Down ; Kilsob, Cavan ; Monaghan Town.
   TUESDAY, 5.—Ballymagorey, Tyrone ; Castlereagh, Down ; Clough, Down ; Donaghmore, Tyrone ; Dunleer, Louth ; Kingscourt, Cavan ; Portglenone, Antrim ; Seaford, Down ; Tanderagee, Armagh ; Tullivin, Cavan.
   WEDNESDAY, 6.—Ballow, Down ; Belfast, Down ; Belfast, Antrim ; Castleblayney, Monaghan ; Gorten, Tyrone ; Kilkeel, Down.
   THURSDAY, 7.—Armagh Town ; Belturbet, Cavan ; Middletown, Armagh.
   FRIDAY, 8.—Cootehill, Cavan ; Keady, Armagh.
   SATURDAY, 9.—Caledon, Tyrone ; Newtownards, Down ; Richhill, Armagh ; Virginia, Cavan.


ALL ENTRIES must be made with the Secretary on or before WEDNESDAY, the 13th July, from whom a detailed Prize Sheet, together with Entry Forms for the different classes, can be obtained.
   Most favourable arrangements have been made with the respective Rail and Steam Boat Companies for the conveyance of Stock, &c., to the Show.
                  By Order,
                  J. M. ROYSE, Secretary.
                  Society’s Rooms,
42, Upper Sackville Street, Dublin.


   AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH.—A melancholy instance of the uncertainty of human life has just occurred in our town, as we were going to press. A Mr. Peter Togher, brother of the respected captain of the Leinster Lass, whilst engaged in his duties of master sailmaker, in the establishment of Mr. Greene, fell suddenly down, and almost immediately expired.—Drogheda Argus.


   FEARFUL ACCIDENT.—On Saturday, the 18th instant, a young lad, named John Boyle, a helper in the Messrs. Knox’s new grain mill, near Armoy, was caught by one of the shafts while the machinery was in full operation, was dragged in, and in a moment torn to pieces. The power was thrown off will all possible expedition, but not till his mangled remains were mixed with the machinery. The deceased is said to have been on some of the lofts, and rashly engaged in oiling some of the works when his clothes were caught. An inquest was held, when a verdict of “Accidental Death” was returned in accordance with the facts of the case.—Coleraine Chronicle.


   Mr. R. Quinton, late cashier in the Ulster Bank, in this town, has been removed to Derry. He was a general favourite. We learn that Mr. Wm. N. Atkinson, accountant, is expected to take his place.


   A FEMALE RIFLE VOLUNTEER.—A good looking Irish girl, named Curran, enlisted the other day at Liverpool in the 60th Rifles. It was some little time ere her sex was discovered, and then her services were dispensed with. Her object in joining the regiment was to enjoy the society of her brother, who is one of the privates. She ingeniously disguised herself for the purpose of enlistment; and her short hair and male attire completely imposed upon the spectators.


   The Right. Hon. Maziere Brady was on Wednesday sworn in as Lord Chancellor of Ireland, before the Right Hon. Joseph Napier, by the Clerk of the Crown and Hanaper. We understand that his lordship will preside in the Court of Chancery on Thursday (this day) for the despatch of business. His lordship will first proceed with the term list.—Daily Express.


For particulars of Fares and Inland Routes apply to
     R. H. WARDEN,
     60, Waring-street, Belfast.
     or to WILLIAM HALL, Portadown.


          Steam-ships. Tons. Captains. To sail.
VIGO, ... ... ... ... 1,953, M’Guigan, June 29.
FUTURE SAILINGS WILL BE DULY ADVERTISED.
FREIGHT :
   Box and Bale Goods, 60s per ton measurement, and 5
per cent. primage ; Coarse Goods per agreement.
PASSAGE MONEY.
   Cabin, FIFTEEN GUINEAS ; Steerage, SIX GUI-
NEAS ; which includes an ample supply of Provisions,
cooked and served by the Company’s Stewards.
   For further particulars apply in Glasgow, to R.
THOMSON & CO., 83, Jamaica-street ; in Queenstown, to
C. & W. D. SEYMOUR & CO. ; in Liverpool, to W.
INMAN, 62 and 63, Tower-Buildings, south, 22, Water-
street ;
       Or at Office of the Company,
       103, Victoria-street, Belfast.
       JOHN M’KEE, Agent








   Sunday, June 12th, commenced with fine weather and moderate breezes from S.S.W., middle and latter part moderate ; breezes from W.S.W., to N.W., with a thick fog for the most part ; all sail set to the best advantage. Nothing unusual occurred until about 11:45 p.m., when a strong smell of smoke was perceived in the cabin. Search was immediately made to discover the cause of it ; took off the after hatch leading to the store-room, just aft of the cabin, and found large quantities of smoke issuing therefrom. Called all hands immediately, and searched the entire store-room, but found no fire there. The smoke gradually increasing in density, bored an auger hole through the store-room deck into the between decks; found the fire to be burning furiously below in the after part of the ship, and rapidly increasing, plugged up the auger hole, and used every endeavour to smother the fire but without avail, for about 2 a.m., the fire broke through into the after cabin, and the whole after part of the ship was in a complete blaze below. Found our endeavours to arrest the progress of the flames were unavailing, and the dim smoke, heat, and fire gaining so rapidly, that it became almost unbearable. The ship was then kept close to the wind on the port tack, under easy sail, and preparations were then made to abandon her, if it should become necessary to do, and the officers and crew were detailed to various duties; some in getting the boats in readiness with water and provisions in the same ; others in removing the specie from the cabin to the forward part of the ship for safety, but were quickly driven out by the flames and smoke completely filling the after cabin, and a portion of the specie was left to the mercy of the elements. Shortly after daylight the fog lifted up, and a sail was discovered bearing E.S.E., about three miles distant, standing to the eastward. The ship was immediately kept away for her, and the colours set union down, and signals of distress set at the fore and mizzen.—In a half an hour a thick fog set in, the Stalwart still keeping her course after the stranger. About four o’clock, a.m., the flames burnt through the upper deck aft, and drove the man from the wheel. The topsails were then clewed down, and the main and mizzen topsails hove aback to keep the ship’s head to the wind, and prevent the flames spreading forward. The boats, with a barrel of water, a barrel of bread, a company’s chart and quadrant in each, were then lowered down, and handed forward as far as possible. About 7, a.m., the entire ship aft of the main rigging was in a blaze, the flames reaching to the mizzen top-mast head. About 8 a.m., the mizzen mast fell on over the stern with a heavy crash, bearing W.N.W., about five miles off, and steering directly. About 9, a.m., the fog lifting up a little, discovered a sail for us ; soon after she took in her light sails, and set her colours. The fire was then gaining rapidly forward. The three female passengers, with an officer and part of the crew, were then placed in one of the boats.—Soon after the sail, which proved to be the British barque Princess Helena, of Whitehaven, Capt. Connell, from Demerara for cork, hove to, and lowered a boat ; in this boat the females were then sent on board the barque. The portion of specie saved from the cabin was then placed in a boat, and sent on board ; also a part of the crew was sent on board in another boat. About 9:30, a.m., the flames, reaching to the main top-mast head, and the mast casting forward, cut away the main and maintopmast stays, to prevent the mast from falling forward. At this time the ship was burnt to the water’s edge as far as midships, and settling fast by the stern, it was then deemed advisable to abandon the sinking and burning remains of what but a few hours previously was a staunch and well appointed ship. The few then remaining on board were ordered into the boat, which left the ship immediately, but had hardly shoved off when the mainmast fell with a fearful crash over the port side side [sic] past of the rigging, falling directly across the boat, fortunately without any serious injury to any one. The flames now reached to the fore top-mast head, completely enveloping the ship. The boat proceeded to the barque, where all were kindly received by Captain Connell, his officers, and crew. The barque was then kept away to Eastward, and shortly after noon not a vestige of the Stalwart was to be seen above water. So rapid was the progress of the fire that nearly all the personal effects of those on board were lost. The cause of the fire was unknown. The ship was out from the Bar of Mississippi 28 days, and there was no communication with that part of the ship where the fire was discovered. The cargo below consisted entirely of cotton, there was also a large quantity of specie stowed in the after cabin. Every thing throughout was conducted with coolness and discipline.
     M. H. LUCAS,
     (late Master of the ship Stalwart.)


 THE SERVICE IN THE MORNING WILL BE conducted by the Rev. G. M’MILLEN, of DUBLIN, commencing at TEN o’Clock ; and that in the Afternoon by Mr. JOHN SHILLINGTON, of PORTADOWN, at FOUR o’Clock.
   On each occasion A COLLECTION will be made towards defraying the cost of the recent repairs.
   The attendance and support of all Christian Friends in the surrounding Neighbourhood are affectionately and earnestly solicited.