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Married,

   On the 27th ult., the Rev. JOHN DILL, Carnmoney, to ELIZABETH, eldest daughter of the Rev. Samuel Dill, Donoughmore, Co. of Donegall.
   On the 27th ult., in Bellaghy Church, by the Rev. Thomas Spotswood, Rector of Ballyscullion, Mr. H. CAULFIELD HAZLETON, of Dungannon, to ISABELLA, youngest daughter of
the late Hugh Drake, Esq. 1st Lieut. Royal Navy, Bellaghy.
   On the 27th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Todd, Mr. JOSEPH LITTLE of Moneylane[?], to AGNES M’COLOUGH, widow to the late John M’Burney, of Ballyroney, near Rathfryland.

Died,

At Sierra Leone, on 23d December last, Captain THOMAS MOLLAN, of the Royal African Colonial Corps, second son of the late, and brother to the present, John Mollan, Esq., of Newry.
On the 29th ult., in Merrion-square, Dublin, WILLIAM S. RUXTON, Esq. third son of William Ruxton, Esq. of Ardee-House, County Louth.
On Thursday, in Church-street, Dundalk, of a premature and rapid decline, Mrs. GILMER, wife of Mr. James Gilmer. The shops in the town were generally closed as a mark of respect to the memory of this amiable woman.
At Rome, on the 11th ultimo, Major General Lord FREDERICK BENTINCK, youngest brother of the Duke of Portland, and Colonel of the 58th Regiment of Foot. At Belfast, on the 26th ult. GEORGE JOY, jun. Esq. aged 31 years.

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We are requested to state that the Rev. Josias Wilson, of Drogheda, will preach in the Ebenezer Chapel next Sunday at twelve o’clock, and at 7 in the evening.

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LEVEE AT THE CASTLE.
Chamberlain’s Office, Dublin Castle,
4th March, 1828.

There will be a LEVEE at the Castle on Monday the 10th of March, at One o’Clock ; and a DRAWING ROOM on Thursday the Thirteenth of March, at Nine o’Clock.

As Mistakes unavoidably occur by Persons attending the Drawing-Rooms at the Castle neglecting to bring their Cards, it is particularly requested that each Person will bring Two Cards, with their Name and Place of Residence, one to be delivered to those appointed to receive them in the Corridor, the other to be delivered to the Chamberlain.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY.

   There will be a BALL and SUPPER at the the [sic] Castle, on Monday Evening, the Seventeenth of March, in Celebration of ST. PATRICK.
         The Ladies to wear Feathers.
         The Gentlemen in Full Dress.
         No Mourning admitted.

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In the Matter of
JAMES MURPHY,
an Insolvent,
          TO BE SOLD BY
          AUCTION, in the
          COURT HOUSE of MONAGHAN,
          in the Town and County of
Monaghan, by order of the Assignee in this Matter, on SATURDAY the 12th day of April, 1828, at the hour of ONE o’Clock in the afternoon,
   The Insolvent’s INTEREST in 6 Acres 2 Roods and 4 Perches of the LANDS of KILLYGOAN, situate in the Barony, Parish and County of MONAGHAN ; and also a PLOT of GROUND in the Town of MONAGHAN, on which thee now stand FIFTEEN HOUSES and CABINS, held by Lease, bearing date 8th April, 1791, from the Earl of CLERMONT[?], to Insolvent’s Wife’s Grandfather, for 3 Lives or 31 Years, subject to the Yearly Rent of £15 6s. 8d. and 1s. in the Pound, Receiver’s Fees.
   The above Houses are in good Tenantable Repair ; are occupied by Solvent Tenants, and produce a clear Profit Rent of £73 4s. 3d. per Annum.
   For particulars, as to Rental and Title, apply at the Office of Mr. RICHARD MITCHELL, in the Town of MONAGHAN, Agent to the Assignee in this Matter.

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COURT OF KING’S BENCH, DUBLIN, MAR. 4.
The Widow Holmes v. Brophy, merchant.

Friday, Saturday, yesterday, and this day, the Court has been occupied in this remarkable cause.
To-day, about twelve o’clock, the Jury retired, to consider their verdict.
Some time[?] after they had left the Jury box, they called for some bills of lading, and books of accounts ; but Mr. Justice Jebb, who presides, ruled, that as the evidence had closed on both sides, no new matter could be gone into.
The Jury, at three o’clock, returned a verdict for the Widow Holmes, by which means this poor lady will immediately be paid Eleven Hundred Pounds, lodged nearly two years in Court, waiting this decision, which was an issue from the Court of Chancery.
The Judge remarked that this was the FIFTH time the cause came before him in one shape or another—originally in that Court in December, 1824—secondly, in February, 1825—thirdly, in May, 1825—fourthly, in Green-street—and this, said the Judge, is the fifth ; and if it shall ever come before me again, I shall do as Lord Ellenborough did in England—REFUSE TO TRY THE CAUSE.
The Judge could have added, that it was before the Lord Chancellor many times, and before the merchants of Dublin, as arbitrators— all of whom awarded for the widow.

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In the Matter of
JAMES O’NEIL,
an Insolvent.
          TO BE SOLD BY
          AUCTION, ??? the
          COURT HOUSE of MONAGHAN, in
          the Town and County of
MONAGHAN, by order of the Assignee in this Matter, on SATURDAY, the 12th day of April, 1828, at the hour of ONE o’Clock in the afternoon.
The Insolvent’s INTEREST in 9 Acres 3 Roods and 20 Perches of the LANDS of DRUMBERON, late Irish Plantation Measure, held by Lease, bearing date the 28th day of April, 1785, from ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY and ELEANOR his Wife, to Insolvent’s Father, for 3 Lives, subject to the Yearly Rent of £7 8s. 1-1/2 d. late Irish Currency ; also 11 Acres 2 Roods and 28 Perches of the Lands of DRUMBERON aforesaid, late Irish Plantation Measure, held by Lease, bearing date the 8th day of October, 1782, from ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY to Insolvent’s Father, for 3 Lives, subject to the Yearly Rent of £8 14s. 6d. late Irish Currency ; and also in 4 Acres and 30 Perches of the Lands of TAVENAGH, late Irish Plantation Measure, held by Lease, bearing date the 2d day of June, 1814, from Mrs. ELEANORA MONTGOMERY, Widow, to Insolvent, for One Life or 21 Years, to be computed from the 1st day of November, 1813, which Life is since dead, subject to the Yearly Rent of £8 0s. 0d. late Irish Currency : on which Lease the Insolvent has got an abatement of £2, late Irish Currency, per Annum ; all which Lands are situate in the Barony of TREUGH, Parish of ERRYGLE, and County of MONAGHAN.
The above LANDS are in the Possession of the Insolvent, and would produce a handsome Profit Rent, if Let.
For particulars, as to Title, apply at the Office of Mr. RICHARD MITCHELL, in the Town of MONAGHAN, Agent to the Assignee in this Matter.

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BELFAST POLICE.—Committed by the Police Magistrate to Carrickfergus Gaol, for trial at next Assizes, Michael M’Nally, charged with receiving several sums of money, while clerk to the
late firm of Alex. & George Ledlie and Co. Antrim ; which monies he applied to his own use, and did not place the same to the credit of the then partners.—News Letter.

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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,

In the Matter of
MARY COMMONS,
an Insolvent.
          AT the ROYAL EX-
          CHANGE, DUBLIN,
          on FRIDAY in ??? ??? of
          MARCH next, (by order of
the Assignees) all that capital DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES, GARDEN and LANDS of RATHROLL, situate near DUNDALK, in the County of LOUTH, containing 19A. 3R. 20P. ; and upon which are also erected Five neat CABINS, occupied by Cotters—late the property of said Insolvent.
The above Premises are situate about 3 Miles from Dundalk, on the Ardee Road, and were formerly occupied by the late NEAL COLEMAN, deceased, who expended a considerable sum of money thereon ; and they are now in the most perfect order, and the Lands in the highest condition ; and, being surrounded by the beautiful Demesnes of Fane Valley, Stephenstown, and Prospect, makes it particularly eligible for a Gentleman’s Residence.
For particulars of Title, &c. &c., apply to Mr. THOMAS SCOTT, No. 12, New Row, West, and Mr. MATTHEW M’ARDILL, No. 15, High-street, DUBLIN, the Assignees ; or WM. F. ROGERS, Agent to said Assignees, No. 29, Peter-street, DUBLIN, (if by letter post-paid.)—Dated this 27th day of February, 1828.
   Sale to commence at TWO o’Clock in the Afternoon.
   WM. BENNETT, Auctioneer.

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CALEDON PLOUGHING MATCH.

The Caledon Branch of the North West Farming Society of Ireland held its fifth annual ploughing match in a field of Mr. Joseph Irwin, Dian, on Thursday the 28th ult. The Judges appointed upon the occasion were Messrs. John Vogan, Benjamin Oliver, and Alexander Pringle—men whose knowledge in that department could not easily be excelled. 12 ploughs were on the field by 11 o’clock, but owing to others that had entered not having made their appearance, they detained longer than usual, and at 12 o’clock those 12 started in very fine style, the signal being given by the sound of a bugle from the Band of the Royal Tyrone Militia, who attended upon the occasion, dressed in their state uniforms, and helped much to enliven the scene, by playing many appropriate tunes while the struggle was going on between the different competitors. At 20 minutes past two the different ploughmen had finished their respective lots, in general, in a very masterly style. The Judges then proceeded to execute their task, which was no easy matter ; the successful candidates had finished their work in such a manner, that lots had actually to be cast in two cases, it being impossible for the Judges otherwise to decide. We observed on the field, during the contest, the worthy Baronet, Sir James M. Stronge, William Irwin, Mount Irwin, Esq., and many other members of the Tynan Branch. The day being fine the field was crowded with spectators, among whom were a number of very handsome females.
About half past 5 the Society, about 40 in number, sat down to a most excellent dinner, provided with every delicacy of the season, in Taylor’s Inn, Caledon. It was served up in Mr. Taylor’s best style ; and too much praise cannot be given to him, for his exertions upon this, as well as every similar occasion. Captain Lodge, in the absence of Earl Caledon, was called to the Chair ; William Alexander, Esq. acted as Croupier. The cloth being removed, the following toasts were given ; and to each of which, the following tunes were played by the band, who was in attendance in an adjoining room :--
The King.—Tune, God save the King. Duke of Clarence and the Navy.—Rule Britannia. Lord Hill and the Army.—British Grenadiers.
It was then directed that the Secretary should read out the manner in which the prizes had been adjudged. 1st, to Mr. Hoey, of Dian.—2d, to Mr. Irwin, of Dian.—3d, to Mr. Pringle, of Killenaul.—4th, to Mr. Carrol, of Cavinboy.
The Caledon Branch was then given.—Speed the Plough. The Successful Candidates.—Plough Boy. Unsuccessful Candidates.—Nae luck about the house. The Judge of the day. Mr. Vogan returned thanks in a neat and appropriate speech. Earl Caledon.—Colonel Stewart’s March. Countess of Caledon.—Earl Hardwick’s March. Lord Alexander.—Stewart’s Quick Step. Lord Lieutenant and Prosperity to Ireland.— Patrick’s Day.
Many other toasts were drunk upon the occasion, and the party all separated about 12 o’clock, highly pleased with the amusement of the day and the entertainments of the evening.

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LOUGHGILLY PLOUGHING MATCH.
The Loughgilly Farming Society held their first ploughing match on Tuesday the 26th ult., in Mr. Charles Steel’s farm, when twenty-one well appointed ploughs started, twenty of which were of iron. From the novelty of such a scene in the parish, an immense concourse of spectators of all classes, notwithstanding the unfavourableness of the morning, were attracted to the spot : probably not less than 5000 persons were present, by whom, it is but justice to add, the most peaceable and orderly conduct was observed during the day. A signal for commencement was given, and in three hours the whole work was finished in a masterly and expeditious style. The Judges, Mr. Wann, of Gosford, Mr. Kinmouth, of Drumbanagher, and Mr. Hardy of Cooleyhill, paid unwearied attention to the task assigned them, and their decisions gave general satisfaction. The work being done in two fields of different quality, it was determined by the Committee, that four prizes should be allotted to one in which were six ploughs, and nine to the other in which were fifteen ploughs.
IN FIRST FIELD.—1st Prize, a Scotch Plough, awarded to Rev. Mr. Riggs ; plough held by his son Warren. 2d Prize, a Double Harrow, to Mr. Robert Hutchinson ; plough held by his son Robert. 3d Ditto, Wheelbarrow, to Mr. John Brown ; plough held by himself. 4th Ditto, Crossbar, to Mr. John Langtry ; plough held by his son.
IN SECOND FIELD.—1st Prize, a Roller, to Mr. Bernard Toner ; plough held by his son Laughlin. 2d Ditto, a set of Plough Harness, to Mr. John Hutchinson ; ploughman, Thomas Shields. 3d Ditto, Cart Harness, to Mr. Robert Stewart ; plough held by his son William. 4th Ditto, Plough Harness, to Wm. Atkinson, Esq. ; ploughman, Owen M’Shane. 5th Ditto, Collar and Harness, to Mr. I. Patton ; plough held by his son William. 6th Ditto, Double and Single Trees, to Mr. Robert Ferguson ; plough held by his son Thomas. 7th Ditto, Forest Sheeers, to Wm. Reed, Esq. ; ploughman, James Feely. 8th Ditto, a Sledge, to Mr. John Evans ; plough held by his son David. 9th Ditto, a Pick-axe, to Mr. Samuel Girvan ; plough held by his servant.
In the evening, fifty-eight Gentlemen and Farmers sat down to an excellent and substantial dinner, in Miss Ingram’s, of Mountnorris. William Atkinson, of Glen-Anne, Esq., as Vice-President, took the Chair. The cheerful glass began its course, and the following toasts were drunk with the most lively and cordial unanimity :
The King, the most talented Monarch and accomplished Gentleman in Europe. The Duke of Clarence, and the rest of the Royal Family. The British Navy, may its flag ever ride triumphant around the world. The Duke of Wellington and the Army, and may the laurels won at Waterloo never fade. The Marquis of Anglesea, and prosperity in Ireland. Earl Gosford and the County Armagh. The Farming Societies of Ireland, and encrease to them. The Exports of Ireland. The Manufactures of Ireland. The Loughgilly Farming Society, and success to it. Speed the Plough. The North East Society and all its branches. Our worthy President, Rev. Dr. Stewart, and the rest of our absent members. The Judges of the day, and thanks for their attendance. Mr. Warren Riggs, and the successful candidates. The unsuccessful candidates, and better fortune to them next year. The resident landlords of Ireland. The lords of the soil of the parish of Loughgilly, among the best of landlords. Live and let live. The Clergy of the parish of all denominations. Mrs. Atkinson of Glenanne—(Given by Mr. Langtry.) The Rose, Thistle and Shamrock. Universal benevolence. Breeding in all its branches. Our next merry meeting.
At eleven o’clock the company separated in the utmost harmony, highly pleased with the entire business of the day, and joyfully anticipating the annual return of the same festive scenes.

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IRISH FISHERIES.
As there has been an attempt made to revive the Salmon Fishery Bill, we give the earliest intelligence of it, in order to apprise persons in the country parts of Ireland, that they may, if they think proper, petition on the subject. The Bill is now printed, and does not differ from that brought in last Session. We give the subjoined, the latest statement on the subject, which may be of use :--List of the principal Salmon Fisheries in Ireland, showing the usual periods of fishing, and the close-times observed in each fishery, as far as the same can be ascertained from the Reports of the Committee of the House of Commons and other evidence ;
River CARRAGH, County of Kerry. Fishing time during November, December, January, and February, and part of March.—Evidence of Mr. George Sheppard, Second Report, 1825, p. 148.
River LEE, at Cork, Ditto, December, January and February ; Salmon decline in March ; Peel and Grilse fishing continues.—Same evidence.
Rivers BUNDROUSE and RATHMELTON, Donegal. --Ditto in December and following months, till the 1st of April.—Ibidem.
River BUSH, Antrim. An early Fishery ; begins about March.—Ibidem.
River BANN, at Coleraine, County of Londonderry.— Begins in April, ends the 12th of August.—Mr. John Johnstone, First Report p. 53.
LOUGH FOYLE, at Londonderry. Begins in May, ends the 1st September.—Ibidem.
River ERNE, at Ballyshannon. Begins the 1st of May, continues through the summer.—Evidence of Mr. George Sheppard in 1827, p. 12.

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CRIME IN LONDON.
The Old Bailey Sessions closed on Thursday, when the Recorder passed sentence on the several prisoners.
Sentence of death was passed upon twenty-four ! transportation for life, five ; transportation for fourteen years, nine ; for seven years, one hundred and three ! !
Thomas Riorden, convicted of bigamy, was not sentenced. Jonathan Reynolds, convicted of the like offence, to be imprisoned in the House of Correction, and kept to hard labour for 18 months.
The judgment of William Jones, tried for the murder of Mrs. Jeffs, and who pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a coat, was respited until next session.
In the whole there were 240 prisoners sentenced, some to be imprisoned for various terms, and a great number to be whipped in and out of the gaol.

M’NAGHTEN & DALZELL

ARE now Landing from on board the Samuel, Leacey, and the Eliza, Williams, from LONDON, and the John & Isaac. from ANNAGASSON,
   110 Mats Fine and Common Scale Sugar,
   21 Chests Black Tea,
   30 Casks Y. C. Tallow,
   20 Sacks Best New Red English Cloverseed,
   2 Hhds. Refined Sugar,
   315 Bags Flour, assorted,
   30 Barrels Spring Vetches,
   5 Tons Bran,
All of which they offer for Sale on Moderate Terms.
   M. & D. shortly expect a Cargo of Best New Dutch FLAXSEED and CLOVERSEED.
   Newry, 1st March, 1828.

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NOTICE.

THE REVEREND THE PRESBYTERY OF DROMORE having appointed a Regular Supply of Ministers to Preach to the Persons who are about to form a NEW PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION in NEWRY ; the Rev. Mr. JOHNSTON, of TULLYLISH, will Preach to them on SUNDAY first, in the NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL, KILMOREY-STREET, at 12 o’Clock, Noon, and at 7 in the Evening.

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TO PLUMBERS.

THE BOARD of DIRECTORS of the ARMAGH DISTRICT ASYLUM will receive Proposals from competent Persons, for erecting a STEAM APPARATUS for COOKING, HEATING BATHS, &c.
Proposals to be sent, before the 7th APRIL, to T. JACKSON, Esq. at the ASYLUM—from whom further information can be obtained.
4th March, 1828.

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NOTICE OF DIVIDEND.

THE CREDITORS of Messrs. HENRY & REID, late of Newry, Co-Partners, are required, on or before the 9th Day of APRIL next, to furnish to HUGH BOYD, of Newry, in the County of Down, Merchant, the particulars of their respective Demands— as the trustees named in a certain Deed, dated the 27th January, 1827, intend, on the said 9th of APRIL, to make a Final Dividend of the ESTATE and EFFECTS vested in them, by said Deed, among the Creditors who are parties thereto, pursuant to the trusts thereof.— Dated this 5th day of March, 1828.

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The Treasurer of the Mendicity Fund to have received from Captain Hill, per Constable M’Mullen, 5s. 9d.—the half of mitigated fines, deducting expenses, paid by Mr. Benn[?], Edward Connelly, Pat. Rogers and Philip O’Neil, for sundry breaches of the Road Act ; also 5s. paid by Pat. Ridley and Pat. Green, both apprehended by Bernard Fegan, watchman, to stop prosecution for rioting at night. All submitted before Trevor and Smithson Corry, Esqrs.

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The Churchwardens of the parish of Kilkeel acknowledge having received from Captain Johnston of the Constabulary, for the use of the poor, the sum of £1 17s., a moiety of fines levied off several persons, for keeping dogs on the streets and public roads without log or muzzle.

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FAIRS TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK.

ARMAGH—Middleton, 9, (Sunday)—Mountnorris, 10--Blackwatertown, 12—Keady, 14—Portadown, 15.
ANTRIM—Newtowncrommelin, 11.
CAVAN—None.
DOWN—Hilltown, 11—Crossgar, 12—Kilmore, 14.
LOUTH—None.
MEATH—Carlanstown, 12—Athboy, 13.
MONAGHAN—Ballybay, 13.
TYRONE—Seskanere[?], 10—Carnteel, 11—Stewartstown, 12—Ballygawley, Coagh, Trillic, 14.

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HOME CIRCUIT.

TRIM, MONDAY, MARCH 3.—This day at eleven o’clock, the Chief Justice opened the Commission in the Crown Court, and Lorde Plunkett in the Civil Court.
Richard Bolton, Esq. of Bective Lodge, near Navan, High Sheriff, came into town on Sunday evening, in a splendid chariot and four, with rich liveries. The following Grand Jury were sworn :
Lord Killeen, Earl Bective, Viscount Clifden, Hon. Thomas Barnewall, Sir Charles Dillon, J. W. S. Napier, Chr. Ar. Nicholson, Gustavus Lambert, William Blaney Wade, George D.[?] Nugent, Robert Bourke, J. Pratt Winter, Richard Ruxton Fitzherbert, William H. Waller[?], N. Coddington, A. J. Doppling[?], J. J. N. Gerard, Elias Corbally, John Thompson, C. A. Tisdall, Henry Sweete[?], Peter Ponsonby Merge, Ferdinand M. M’Veagh, Esqrs.
The Chief Justice charged the Jury, and said, he was happy the calendar exhibited few cases of depravity, considering the distance of time since the last Assizes—this was highly creditable to the Magistracy and the police. His Lordship dwelt on the state of the present gaol, and the necessity for the present Grand Jury to follow up and complete the contracts presented to the former Jury for building the new prison. He read the Report presented to the House of Commons by the inspectors of Gaols, stating this to be the worst gaol in the Northern District. He complimented the different officers of the gaol, not only for doing their duty so well, in so defective a building, but for the considerable diminution he observed in the expenses.
There are 78 prisoners for trial—few of the cases are heavy.
There are four records in all, three will be tried or settled this day. One of the four is the great cause of Sturgeon against Sturgeon. The issue to be tried is, who is the heir at law of the late Mr. Sturgeon, of Dublin. It is said that the present plaintiff was made acquainted with his rights by accidentally seeing in an English newspaper an advertisement (put in by the late Mr. Barlow, who, with a Mr. Crowe, had some claim on this property,) seeking for information as to the time of the death of the present plaintiff ! who is here now, with many of his family from England, contesting his claim with Mr. Barlow, and Mr. Crowe’s; former opponent.
The Attorney General, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Perrin, and Mr. O’Connell have come down special on this case.

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GREY SAMPSON WILL cover MARES this Season, at CASTLEBLAYNEY, at ONE GUINEA each Mare and HALF-A-CROWN to the Groom. GREY SAMPSON is a powerful strong draught Horse, of good action. He was got by ROB ROY, who was imported by JOHN WOLSEY, Esq. from LANARKSHIRE ; is now 4 years old, and will prove a valuable Horse for the introduction of Draught Cattle, which are so much wanting in this Country. He will stand at the KING’S ARMS, CASTLEBLAYNEY.

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£175 REWARD.

County of Roscommon,
to Wit.
          WHEREAS on the
          Night of Friday the 22d,
          or Morning of Saturday the
23d day of February instant, an Armed Party attacked the Agent’s House, at Arigna, in said County, and Fired a Shot at Mr. THOMAS HILL COX, who appeared at one of the upper windows of said house, by which they wounded him in the Face and Neck with small shot, which almost instantly created his death, and afterwards broke into the House by a back window, and Robbed the same of two Trunks and several articles of Wearing Apparel, the property of said Thomas Hill Cox. Now we, the undersigned Magistrates and Inhabitants of the neighbourhood, viewing with just indignation this daring and wicked Murder and Robbery, so revolting to our feelings, disgraceful to our Country, and injurious to our Interests, do hereby offer the Sums annexed to our Names, for the apprehension and conviction (within Six Calendar Months from the date hereof) of the Person or Persons concerned in said Outrage.—Dated this 26th Day of February, 1828. [Here follows the List of Subscribers.]

The LORD LIEUTENANT, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the Persons concerned in the Outrage committed upon Mr. THOMAS HILL COX, mentioned in the foregoing Advertisement, is pleased hereby to declare, that if any Person or Persons shall, within Six Months from the date hereof, give Information which may lead to the discovery of all or any of the Persons concerned in the said Outrage, so as that they may be apprehended and convicted thereof, such Person or Persons shall receive a Reward of Three Hundred Pounds.
And further, that if any one of the Persons concerned in the said Outrage (except the Persons who actually wounded Mr. Thomas Hill Cox), shall, within the time aforesaid, discover his accomplices, so as that they may be apprehended and convicted thereof, they shall receive his Majesty’s Pardon, as well as the said Reward,
   By His Excellency's Command,
   W. Gregory.

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REFORMATION SOCIETY—PROCEEDINGS AT MONAGHAN.

A meeting was held in the Court-house of Monaghan, on Tuesday week, for the purpose of establishing a local branch of this Society. At 12 o’clock the Rev. Charles Evatt, Rector of Monaghan, took the chair, supported by a number of the Clergy and Gentry of the neighbourhood, and a deputation from the Parent Institution.— The whole area of the large Court-house was crowded to excess—so much so that it was with considerable difficulty the persons appointed to conduct the proceedings could reach their station. After a brief address from the Chairman, the first resolution was moved by Robert Hamilton, Esq., and seconded by the Rev. Henry St. George, of Tidevinot. Towards the conclusion of Mr. St. George’s speech, he was interrupted by a neighbouring Priest; who rose to address the Chair, but having been informed that he could not be heard until Mr. St. George had concluded, he sat down. As soon as the resolution had been seconded, the Priest was informed by the Chairman that he was at liberty to address the meeting, which he did for about ten minutes, in a strain which evidently proved that his intention was rather to promote discussion on particular points of the controversy, than to offer opposition. His questions and objections were ably answered by the Rev. Robert Stewart, of Broughshane.
Shortly afterwards a countryman stood forward and was permitted to speak for the time allowed by the regulations of the Meeting. As soon as he was answered the Meeting adjourned until 12 o’clock the following day.
On Wednesday at 12 o’clock the Chair was resumed by the Rector of Monaghan, and so dense was the mass of people in every part of the building that the Speakers were obliged to stand for the whole of the day. There were not fewer at the lowest computation than three thousand persons present, and the proportion of Roman Catholics was even greater than the preceding day.— Throughout the entire of Wednesday’s proceedings the same anxiety seemed to sit on the countenances of the Roman Catholic part of the assembly—and as the speakers addressed the meeting from the Sheriff’s box, which projected in the form of a pulpit from the centre of the apartment, they were distinctly heard by every person present.
The Roman Catholic disputants were strengthened by some fresh additions, and the speakers on the Protestant side were the Rev. Messrs. St. George, Stewart, and Wilson, and Mr. Gordon. The addresses from the Roman Catholics were, as usual, an unconnected assortment of the popular arguments advanced by Milner and other controversialists ; but there was no attempt at the offensive and blasphemous ribaldry of the sceptic and the deist, so constantly resorted to in the South. The speaking on the Protestant side was a well sustained display of irresistable argument and convincing illustration, and it is impossible to foresee the extent of the effect which it is calculated to produce. The meeting adjourned at five o’clock, in a spirit which comported with the solemnity and importance of the object which had brought it together, upon an understanding that the discussion should recommence on as early a day as shall suit the convenience of the parties engaged.—Dublin Paper.

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THE CHURCH.—On Sunday last the Bishop of Cloyne held an Ordination at St. Mark’s Church, for the Bishop of Ferns, who was prevented coming up to Dublin. The following Gentlemen were ordained. PRIESTS—R. J. Brewster, A.B.; Langrishe Banks, A.B. ; Edward Denishe, A.B. ; James Burnett, A.B.; and for the Diocese of Dublin, Charles H. George, A.B. ; John Miller, A.B. ; Charles Reade, A.B. ; and John Kelly, A.B. DEACONS—Thomas H. Slee[?], A.B. ; Samuel Grair, A.B. ; James Moffit, A.B. ; for the diocese of Armagh, Launcelot Dowdall, A.B.; and for the diocese of Dublin, John Grant, H. B. ; and John H. Stafford, A. B.

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BEEF-STEAK CLUB.—This Club met at Morrison’s Great Room, on Friday.—Among the professors present were—Messrs. Logier, Pigot, Alday, Mugrath, Buggin, brothers Hermann, &c. &c.—The arrival of Lord Anglesea at Kingstown, was announced and his health drank with warm demonstrations. Amongst the company present, were the Earls of Rathsdowne and Bective, Lord Edward Hay, Sir George Murray, Colonels Wedderburne and Blacker, Major Murray Beaches, Sir Charles Vernon, the Hon. Mr. Fitzroy, (nephew to the Duke of Grafton,) Alderman M’Kenny, Messrs. Plunkett, Harte, Lambart, &c., &c. The gallery was, as usual, crowded with ladies.— Patriot.

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The Army.
EXCHANGES AND PROMOTIONS.

WAR-OFFICE, FEB. 25, 1828.

5th Regiment of Dragoon Guards—Cornet King to be Lieutenant, vice Streatfield ; R. S. Wardell to be Cornet.
9th Light Dragoons—Lieut. FitzMaurice to be Captain, vice Callaghan ; Cornet Grant to be Lieutenant, vice FitzMaurice ; H. W. Legard to be Cornet, vice Grant.
11th Ditto—Cornet Ready to be Lieut. To be Cornets--Samuel Fisher, vice Kirk, dec. Matthew Franks, vice George, pr.
13th Ditto—Lieut. Hoke to be Captain, vice Grove, dec.
14th Ditto—Captain Beckwith to be Major, vice Milles ; Lieut. Smith to be Captain, vice Beckwith ; Cornet Barton to be Lieut. vice Smith.
15th Ditto—Captain W. Scott to be Major, vice Studd, pr. ; George Callaghan to be Captain, vice Scott.
16th Ditto—Cornet Havelock to be Lieutenant, vice Hake, pr. ; E. J. Pratt to be Cornet, vice Havelock.
3d Foot—Lieut. Owen to be Captain, vice Mackay ; Ensign Desborough to be Lieut. vice Owen ; W. Roche to be Ensign, vice Desborough.
5th Foot—Thomas Connor to be Ensign, vice Atkinson.
7th Ditto—To be Lieutenants—Ensign King, vice Ogilvie, dec. ; Ensign Beresford, vice Phillips, pr.
11th Ditto—John Singleton to be Lieut., vice Haggup.
12th Ditto—R. O. Ward to be Lieut., vice Williams.
20th Ditto—Edward Cates to be Lieut., vice Herbert.
22d Ditto—Captain Poole to be Major, vice Steuart, dec. To be Captains—Lieut. Wood, vice Norton, dec. Lieut. Raban, vice Poole. To be Lieutenants—Ensign Petit, vice Gordon, dec. Ensign Smith, vice Wood, Ensign Goulden, vice Raban. To be Ensigns—william Glascock, vice Smith, T. S. Conway, vice Goulden.
26th Ditto—John A. Campbell to be Lieutenant, vice Hildebrand.
30th Ditto—C. H. Roberts to be Captain, vice Lynch, pr. To be Lieutenants—Ensign Staff, vice Thompson, dec. Ensign Burrowes, vice Backhouse, dec. Ensign Wright, vice Tobin, dec. To be Ensigns, without pur.—William Marlton, vice Staff, W. Steele, vice Burrowes, O. G. Perrot, vice Wright.
38th Foot—Ensign Green to be Lieutenant, vice Minehl[?], dec. W. G. Edwards to be Ensign, vice Greene.
41st Ditto—James Davison to be Quartermaster, vice Randle deceased.
45th Ditto—Lieut. Ebbart to be Captain, without p. vice Hamilton, dec. Ensign Cook to be Lieutenant, vice Ebbart. William Graham to be Ensign, without p. vice. Elliott, pr.
47th Ditto—Thomas Backhouse to be Major, without p. vice Ramsey, dec. Thomas Daly to be Captain, vice Roberts.
49th Ditto—George Johnson to be Captain, vice de Lisle.
60th Ditto—Francis Jessop to be Second Lieutenant by p. vice Morris.
61st Ditto—Francis Dayrell to be Captain, vice Coghlan.
76th Ditto—Lieutenant Hildebrand to be Adjutant and Lieut., vice Rooth, pr. ; T. W. Thompson to be Ensign, vice Bowen.
77th Ditto—Denis Herbert to be Lieut. vice Cates.
87th Ditto—C. T. Graves to be Second Lieut. by p. vice Jessop.
88th Ditto—Edward Fawkes to be Ensign by p., vice Beresford.
96th Ditto—Lieut. Hope to be Captain, by p. vice Ferns ; Ensign Wray to be Lieut. by p. vice Hope.
1st West India Regiment—Ensign Caddy to be Lieut. without p. vice Mompesson ; Henry Capadose to be Ensign, vice Caddy.
2d West India Regiment—To be Captains—T. I. W. Freeman ; A. T. Stephenson vice Ricketts pr. To be Lieutenants—Ensign Hill without p., vice Moriarty, pr. ; Edward M’Vicar, vice Gordon. To be Ensigns without p—H. W. Whitfield, vice Macdonnell ; L. D. W. Crompton, vice Hill.
Royal African Colonial Corps—W. F. Vernon to be Lieut. vice Campbell.
UNATTACHED.—Major Studd to be Lieut. Colonel of Infantry, by p.
The undermentioned Officer having Brevet rank superior to his regimental commission, accepted promotion upon half-pay ; Brevet Major B. R. Lynch, from 30th Foot, to be Major of Infantry.
The under-mentioned Lieutenants, actually serving upon full-pay in Regiments of the Line, whose commissions are dated in or previous to the year 1811, have accepted promotion upon half-pay:
To be Captains of Infantry—Lieutenants Briscoe, from 41st Foot ; Dempster, from 18th Foot ; Warlock, from 69th Foot ; Campbell, from 72d Foot ; Rooth, from 76th Foot.
STAFF.—Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Sewell, on halfpay 60th Foot, to be Deputy Quartermaster-General to the King’s troops serving in the East Indies, vice Read, dec.

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