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THE DEAD BODY of William Humphreys,of Alder- shot, head gamekeeper to Mr. H. F. Paget, has been recovered from the river Tame at Elford. It appears that Hum- phreys, who resided at Fisherwick, was in the habit of crossing the river in a punt in order to reach his home. About half-past four in the evening a few days ago, he was seen passing Elford Hall Gardens in a punt. Next morning the punt was observed in the middle of the river, about half a mile below the place where the deceased s,, should have landed, and the pole with which he propelled it was sixty yards away. The river was much sAvollen from the heavy rains, and it is supposed that by reason of the strength of the current the punt got foul of the pole, and that the deceased overbalanced himself and fell "nto the water. The river was dragged for several hours oefore the body was found. Deceased's daughter had a most providential escape from sharing the fate of her father, for it appears that she regularly attended school at Elford, and that Humphreys used to punt her across the river. For some reason ur. explained the child did not accompany him on this occasion. HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUCHESS OF CON- NAUGHT AND STRATHEAKN has been safely delivered of a daughter at Bagshot-park. By last accounts her Royal Highness and infant were doing well. AT THE INVITATION of the directors, about fifty employes of the Sevenoaka Water Company recently sat down to dinner at the Royal Crown Hotel, Sevenoaks, to commemorate the completion of an extra reservoir, which is built to contain 375,000 gallons of water, and with the old reservoir, whch will hold 270,000 gallons, there will now be a supply of 645,000 gallons of water for the daily use of the inhabitants. A REMARKABLE CASE OF SUICIDE is reported from the fishing village of Porthallow, St. Keverne, Cornwall. A man named Mildren, who had been blind from his youth, cut his throat, and when several neigh- bours went to his assistance he behaved like a madman, and kept them all at bay for nearly three hours. Losing his razor, he repeatedly tore at his throat with his fingers, inflicting frightful wounds, and was only eventu- ally rescued by means of a rope thrown over his head. In spite of his injuries, death did not result until the next morning. THREE INQUESTS have been held at Dudley, on the bodies of the men who were killed owing to the fall of a roof. In each case a verdict of Accidental death was returned. THE COUNCIL of the Association for the Pro- motion of a Sunday Closing Bill for Cornwall have just met at Stanstill. The bishop of the diocese wrote that he should desire to see in any bill for Sunday closing a clause to the effect that sale should be allowed at least once on a Sunday for a very limited period. He thought this permission would be both humane and politic. The Council unanimously confirmed their previous resolution, to move for a bill for the total closing of public-houses on Sunday. A draft bill to this effectwas presented, exceptions being made in favour of lodgers at hotels and bjnd-Jide travellers, in accordance with the Licensing Act of 1872. Sir J. St. Aubyn, Bart., M.P., was asked to introduce the bill, and it was determined to embrace the Scilly Isles in its area. EARL BEAUCHAMF lately presided at the annual meeting of the Worcestershire Prisoners' Aid Society, held at Worcester. The report related the pro- ceedings of the year, and stated that of the number of prisoners, who came under the care of the society, only two per cent. relapsed to crime, whereas the percentage of relapse on the whole of the discharged prisoners was thirty. Mr. Hastings, M.P., however, said the society did not arrogate itself to have effected that amount of beneficial changes, for the worst criminals did not come under the care of the society. Lord Alwyn Compton and other speakers advocated the establishment of a home in connection with the society, and especially as a good proportion of the funds would be supplied by the Govern- ment, who made grants in proportion to the amounts sub- scribed by the public. AT THE STOCK AND SHARE AUCTION CO. SALE, held on Friday last, the following were amongst the prices obtained Surrey and Hampshire Canal Corpo- ration £ 10 shares fully paid, £ 3 5s Hornachos Silver Lead Mining Y,10 shares, Y,5 10s; London Road Car £10 shares, 19 12s. 6d; Oreguno Gold Mining Co. of India Cl shares, 7s. Capital Fire Insurance Association £ 10 shares, £1 paid, 6s Northampton Street Trams X10 shares fully paid, X7 7s; Old Owlacombe Mines 11 shares, 5s. Oriental Telephone £1 shares, 10s. paid par. At their sale held on Tuesday, the following were amongst the prices obtained La Plata Mines, 2! North Wales Freehold Copper Mines 11 shares, 15s. United Parkend and New Fancy Collieries £ 100 Debentures, par; Pure Beverage El shares, 9s. Indian Glenrock Gold Mines JE1 shares, 1-1; Indian Consolidated Gold Co. £ 1 shares, 10s. Gd and other miscellaneous securities fetched fair prices.

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THE PAINFUL CASE. EXAMINATION OF THE ACCUSED. At the Stratford County Police-court, London, Henry Barwick Skillings, 41, of Clifton House School, Leyton, was charged on a warrant, before R. B. Reynolds, Esq. (in the chair), and J. F. H. Reed, Esq., magistrates, with having unlawfully and indecently assaulted Mary Ann Hyams, in the parish of Leyton. He was also further charged with indecently assaulting Sabina Simons, Julia Simons, Amelia Simons, Florence Hyams, Mary Jane Thew, Selina Thew, and Maud Brown, at Clifton House School, Leyton. Upon the information the pri- soner, who for some years has been accustomed to preach at Dissenting chapels, and who is a deacon of the local Congregational church, was described as a printer and bookbinder. The charge having been read, Mr. Atkinson, solicitor, said: I appear for the prisoner, who pleads not guilty. May I ask whether there is anything in the information as to the age of these chil- dren It is an important point. Inspector Glass There are several under thirteen some over that age. In this case I apply for a remand, the Public Prosecutor having taken it up. It is possible some one will attend, at any rate counsel will appear as soon as instructed by the Treasury. I am not prepared to go on with the case now. Mr. Atkinson In face of that statement I cannot oppose the application. The Chairman: Are the witnesses present ? Inspector Glass No, sir. I have not brought any down. It was understood when I applied for the warrant that we should not have any witnesses on the first day, as the pcity sessions will be held so soon. The Magis- trate This is a petty sessional day nspector Glass: It is always the practice when the sury prosecutes in similar circumstances not to take an evidence beyond what is given on the simple informati They like to commence themselves, and it is be for all parties. The Chairman: When was the p soner taken into custody ? Inspector Glass on the 10th. The Chair- man: Where? Inspector Glass: At Reepham, in Nor- folk. He was brought up yesterday, and arrived at Lea- bridge last night. Mr. Atkinson I am only just in- structed myself. The Chairman: Of course some one will attend at our next sitting. Mr. Atkinson I think it ought so be on this understanding that a remand be granted. Inspector Glass: I will see to that. The prisoner was then formally remanded. Very tew persons were in the court when the case was called on, the business having been extremely light. The prisoner, a stoutish, dark man, during the short time he was in the dock, did not speak, nor did he betray any anxiety or nervousness. He was respectably dressed, and wore a long overcoat, but not of a clerical cut. In answer to the charge, his solicitor replied for him Not guilty." Among those in court was Mrs. Skillings, who, it is stated, maintains a strong belief in her husband's innocence. The prisoner was taken into custody by Inspector Glass, of the Criminal Investigation Department, and the following articles were then found upon him A gold watch, chain, and case, L7 10s. in gold, 14s. in silver, and 2d. in bronze, two watch keys, a cheque 2 book, two purses, two pairs of sleeve links, four studs, a pair of gloves, a knife, and some memoranda. The warrant for the apprehension of the accused was issued; and, having received information leading to the supposi- tion that Skillings might be found in Norwich or the neighbourhood, Inspector Glass proceeded thither, and effected the capture, but too late to bring the prisoner to the district in which the charges have been made on the same day. Reepham is an out-of-the-way J, place, about twelve miles from Norwich, six or seven miles from Elmham Station, on the Great Eastern Railway, and 140 miles from London. Hence the delay between the arrest and the charge before the magis- L trate. It appears that the ages of the children named in the information range from nine to seventeen years, and it was stated that they had been scholars at Clifton House for periods, the shortest of which was nine months, and the longest between two and three years. The school was kept by Mrs. Skillings, and the prisoner was supposed to take some part in it, although he has been described as ill-educated. There, are only sixteen pupils in all, and the number included in the present charge is therefore just half the school. Some seven years since the prisoner resided at Reep- ham, the place where he was arrested, and then preached in the Primitive Methodist cause. At Leyton, to which suburb he eventually, but not imme- diately came on leaving Reepham, he held, as already stated, the office of deacon at a Congregational church. His residence at Leyton has extended a little over two years. Latterly he has spoken of an intention to travel to America. On the resumption of the case on the following day, it appeared to excite considerable interest in the neigh- bourhood, and the court was crowded with people during the hearing. Five of the children who are the subject of the present charge were brought into court. Inspector Glass, of the Criminal Investigation Department, was present on behalf of the Treasury. The prisoner was defended by Mr. Atkinson, solicitor, of Stratford. The warrant having been read over to the prisoner, who pleaded "Not guilty," Mr. Atkinson said that his in- structions justified him in courting the very fullest in- quiry but, having regard to the importance of the case, he would ask not only that all witnesses should be out of court before examination, but that they should not be allowed to leave the court after examination. The chairman said it was only intended to take enough evidence that day to justify a remand, and probably one witness would be sufficient for that purpose. The application had better be made at the next hearing. Mary Ann Hyams, an intelligent-looking little girl, was then -called and exa- mined by the clerk to the justices. After stating that she understood the nature of an oath, she said: I was 12 years old on the 19th of July last. I live at St. John's-road, Hoxton. I have a father, his name is George Hyams. I have been a boarder at Clifton House School since the 24th of March, 1879. Mr. Skillings came in May, 1879. He has lived there ever since. I can't remember where the first thing happened between Mr. Skillings and myself, but I think it was in the schoolroom. It was about six months after I came there. I was not alone; there were other girls there. He drew me on his lap, and he behaved indecently to me. I tried to make an excuse to get away to get my fancy work. The next time was the following Easter we were in the school. About three Weeks before the 22nd of December, we had just finished doing some sums. It was lesson time from seven to eight in the evening. Miss Amelia Simons asked Mr. Skillings if he would correct the sums, to see if they were right, and he said he woul, He made us go in the music room where he was sitting. When I went in and showed him my slate, he took my hand. He lifted me on his knee. I tried to get away, but he had hold of we so tight I could not. It was then nearly supper tune, and Miss Simons called me out for my supper. That was' all that occurred then. My sister Florence went in afterwards. I was sitting on his knee about ten minutes. I did not speak to him. I was trying to get away. I spoke to my sister Jane and some other girls. We all complained. Mrs. Skillings keeps the school. I did not complain to her. I went home on the 22nd of December. I did not complain to my father Was ashamed. I have no mother. I have no female relative except my sister. Cross-examined by Mr. At- inson I asked him to show me my sum. He then asked me to sit on his knee. I had often done so before. 1 tried to get away, but I did not scream, because we should have been punished for making a noise. In the next room there was Miss Simons. She did not conle into the music room. She only knocked at the door, when she told me supper was ready. I j. coniPlained before, but did not tell Mrs. Skil- I bad often been told, if I had any complaints to make, to go to Mrs. Skillings and make Ill. I recollect telling my sister that the last term had i .n happiest I had at school, for the entertainments; SVTr n0t say Mr. Skillings. I said with Mrs. Skillings, bccause Mrs. Skillings took us out. I have tfr0 frer'uentl-y captioned by Mrs. Skillings about saying th?ngP- ?n the impulse of the moment, and for saying VIA hurry. I don't recollect stating that I had a n. some jewellery some time ago. I missed g.Pair. °f earrings, and I thought that a young lady in the I 1°°l- taken them. My cousin Sarah and I co°i^ ln box to see if I could see them, and u not- I thought one of the young ladies had stolen them. They were afterwards found in my own possession. I recollect some time back Mr. Skillings having a serious accident, and he was for a long time laid up on the sofa. He gave lessons to the children while lying there, and to me among others. Inspector Glass, in answer to the chairman, said that the Treasury would be prepared to go on with the case at the next sitting. Mr. Atkinson Then, sir, the next question I have to ask is or the subject of bail. Inspector Glass: I must oppose the application for bail. The Chairman We do not think it right to admit the prisoner to bail. The prisoner was then remanded.

THE EXTRAORDINARY CONFESSION. RELEASE OF CLOWES AND JOHNSON. The men Johnson and Clowes, who two years ago were sentenced to ten years' penal servitude for an alleged act of mutilation upon Isaac Brooks, a Rushton farmer, have arrived at their respective homes, having been liberated from Millbank Prison, to which place they were transferred from Chatham on the previous morning. It appears that the release of the men was unexpected by them, and on the governor of Milibank Prison making it known that the Home Secretary had granted them their liberty, they appeared to be mystified, and could not comprehend the action of the authorities until an explanation had been given them. The Home Office had provided for them two new complete suits of clothing, and portmanteaus for the journey, and on leaving the penitentiary a sum of money was given to each with which to defray his expenses home. Instead of going direct to Leek or Congleton, the nearest towns to the village of Rushton, where their friends live, they journeyed to Burslem, one of the towns of the Stafford- shire Potteries, where a friend of Johnson's resided. As no intimation had been forwarded of their coming, the meeting between-the released men and the person referred to was unexpected. On being asked why they did not go direct to their homes, Johnson said they had done nothing wrong, bad nothing to fear, and would not go to their homes in the dark. They would stop at Burslem till the morning, and present themselves, as honest men should do, in the open daylight. The same evening a London correspon- dent had an interview with them. They are both tall and well-built, and, notwithstanding the hard life they have led during the past two years, are good specimens of the farmer type. They appeared to possess consider- able intelligence and shrewdness, but were evidently somewhat dazed and mystified by the sudden reversal of their position. In appearance Johnson is much the thinner of the two, owing no doubt to the fact of Clowes having had the slight advantage of a more liberal diet in the hospital, in which he has been an inmate owing to an accident to his foot. At first they were rather reluctant to give information, John- son stating that he wished the matter to drop and no more be heard of it. Eventually, how- ever, the following particulars were elicited from them, most of the information coming in the form of replies to questions, Clowes answering most of them. The first question asked was When was it first made known to you that you were to be released?—Not until this morning. We were summoned as usual to our work, and as the officer in charge of our gang was about to remove us, he was told that he would be required to take two prisoners to Millbank. We then found out that we were the two. When we arrived at Millbank we were in- formed of our release, but not till then. Was this the first time you had heard anything of your liberty being probable ? •— Yes. When did you hear of the confession of Brooks ?—Some two weeks ago Clowes had a letter from h-is wife, in which it was stated that something was being done for our release. Not a word had we heard since then till this morning. I suppose you had not any communica- tion whatever with the outside world ?—We were not even allowed to speak to each other. We were together during our work and exercise, but we had to converse in whispers, if at all. A few months ago one of the con- victs found a scrap of newspaper in the yard, and, by secreting it, it was read with great interest by all the convicts in turn. This was the only piece of news which had reached us since we were first sent to a penal establishment. What were your feelings when a verdict of guilty was de- clared against you, knowing as you did that you were innocent men ?—We were in a sort of mesmerism from the time the charge was first made, and the verdict and sentence only increased the stupor. It was like passing into cold death itself. Were you not overjoyed to receive intelligence of your release ?- We could scarcely realise it. All seemed dead within us. Did not your health give way under the hard treatment and distress of mind to which you were subjected at Chatham ?—We often felt very dead and low, but they take no notice of that. The scarcity of food was the worst of all. If your health broke down I suppose you would be admitted to the hospital ? Not easily. If a man is bad inside and does not show it he has to go on working till he drops, but if he has an ailment that can be seen, such as Clowes' bad foot, he is admitted to the hospital, where of course the food is better. Why is it so difficult to get into the hospital ?—Because there are so many sly rogues who pretend to be ill just to get there. Did your good conduct get you any favour or advantage over the other convicts ?-Not much. They served us all alike, only the warders were not quite so rough and sulky with us as with some when they saw we observed all the regulations of the institution. Were you put to any special work ?—No. Being farmers, we knew no handicraft; but it was not the work we minded. We worked with the spade like the others. You say the food was the worst part of your troubles. How was that?-Why, you see, there was not much of it, and what there was was very bad. We got eight ounces of bread for supper after a hard day's work, and the bread was damp and pasty, and stuck to one's fingers. It was not like the bread we get at home. It was made damp to weigh heavier, as the convicts said. You will have a pleasant reception when you get home ? —Yes; and a little more food, we hope. However, we got on better to-day, as we had three breakfasts. How was that?—We got an extra four ounces of bread the first thing, and on arriving at Millbank we had some more, and on our release a proper breakfast with mutton chops. In addition to this, when Clowes went to a cell after the breakfast he found six ounces of bread on a shelf, which he quickly demolished. Did the officer who took you to Millbank tell you of your good fortune ?—No he knew nothing of it himself till he got to Millbank and delivered us to the officers there. He was a very kind man, and had always behaved well to us when we had anything to do with him. How did the authorities act towards you at Millbank?—Very kindly. They gave us each a new suit of clothes, allowing us to choose the colour and style, two com- plete suits of underclothing, and a portmanteau each to hold our clothes; money for our fare and ex- penses, and, in fact, behaved handsomely. Do you expect to obtain any compensation from Government ?- We don't know what to expect; but it is hard to suffer innocently, as we have done. Did you telegraph to your friends the news of your release ?-No we were too glad to be on our way home to think of stopping to telegraph. We thought it better to bring the news ourselves. During the time the above conversation was taking place the house the men were in became crowded with inqukers, and the roads for some distance away from the inn became thronged with people. The next morning they both left Burslem, each driving to his respective friends. Johnson called at Leek, where he transacted some business, and afterwards had an interview with Harrison, the man to whom Brooks made the confession. Clowes, who has a wife and nine children, drove direct towards home, but on his way called to see his mother, who, he said, would be amongst the first to rejoice at his restoration to liberty. Some idea of the change in their surroundings which convict life must have inflicted upon Johnson and Clowes may be gained when it is known that the farm stock of the lirst-named was worth over Y,1200 at the time of his conviction, and that the latter was also a man in good circumstances.

ONLY, ONE STEAMER, the Germanic, has arrived at Liverpool for a whole week, from the United States and Canada with fresh meat on board. She brought 660 quarters of beef and 200 carcases of mutton. No live stock has been received during the same period- a most unusual occurrence.

STATE OF IRELAND. Mr. Clifford Lloyd, R.M., writing in reply to the hon. sec. of the Fedamore (county Limerick) Drag Hunt, says: There exists on the part of the civil authorities no desire in any way to curtail the amusements or recrea- tion of the people so long as the law remains respected. I gather from your letter that nothing of an illegal nature is contemplated at the meeting of the Fedamore Drag Hunts coming, in which case you may rely upon them not being interfered with. The Fedamore Drag Hunts appear to be very different from those known as Land League Hunts,' both in their conception and as regards the conduct likely to be indulged in by those attending them. Land League hunts are illegal and intolerable, and for the future will assemble in the counties of Limerick and Clare at the peril of those joining in them, for they will be dispersed by the troops acting in aid of the civil power, who will use such means as' are at their disposal and as may be necessary for the purpose. The Limerick Chronicle says that there is no foundation for the statement that the late Mr. Wyse, of Cork, who died a millionaire, has a sister residing at the Cape of Good Hope. Mr .Wyse, it says, had only two sisters, Mrs. Low, of Kilshane, and the late Mrs. Gubbins, of Kilfrush. The Dromcollener Lady Land Leaguers, now in Limerick Gaol, are allowed to wear their own clothing and provide themselve-i with suitable beds and food. Mr. Edwin Stewart, of Bodyke, co. Clare, who has been detained under The Protection of Person and Property Act" in the Limerick county prison since the 23rd June last, charged with having been reasonably sus- pected with rioting and attacking the constabulary, has been released from custody. Meetings of Ladies' Land Leagues" continue to be held in various parts of the country. The number of branches, however, and the number of members alike, do not come up to the expec- tations of the promoters. The Enniscorthy branch has had to reduce the number of its quorum. TheKathmore branch has had to pass resolutions regretting that some of the neighbouring parishes have not yet formed branches. The Davidstown branch has expressed its in- tention of publishing a list of non-meiubers in its next re- port, and the Canon Doyle branch has resolved to publish a list of non-subscribers. The last-mentioned branch also passed the following resolution: That we wish to know, is it a fact that James Fenton still holds the grabbed farm of Fort Augusta." It is almost impossible to procure in Dublin a copy of United Ireland, although in free circulation in. England. The first article in a current number is headed "The Guerilla War upon United Ireland," and in it it is admitted that the organ of the League is losing a good deal of money by the action of the police in suppressing it. It intends, however, to present its bill in a few weeks to an Irish jury. In another article it refers to the "heroic conduct" of the women, and it asks the men of Ireland "not to shame themselves by comparison." Mr. A. J. Kettle, the only tenant farmer who was a member of the executive of the Land League, and who was released recently an account of ill-health, has left Ireland for the present. Another outrage has been com- mitted at Ballyvourny. The house of a woman named Eliza Connell was fired into and a threatening notice was posted on the door. It appears that Sir George Col- thurst, who is the landlord of Mrs. Connell, was on a visit at Ballyvourny, and was going out with a shoot- ing party. A number of men were engaged for the purpose of beating for game. Among these was Mrs. Connell's son, and on the night before he was to go out beating a shot was fired into his mother's house, shat- tering part of the window, and on the door was posted a notice threatening death to young Connell if he per- sisted in going out with Sir George. Notwithstanding this threat, Connell joined the shooting party. Next day, however, his mother refused to swear information as to the occurrence. At the Cork Assizes, a trial for Whiteboyism, which was resumed from the previous day, took quite a sensational turn. Four men were charged in the case with having fired into the dwelling house of a small farmer named Lyons, whose daughter alleged she was wounded in the leg by some of the shot, and with threatening to murder Lyons if he did not make a favourable arrangement with his sub-tenant, an old woman named Mahony, who held a piece of land from him at L4 a year, the valuation of which was only 25s. a year. Lyons and his family identified all the accused as having been present at the attack. They were not disguised on the occasion, and counsel for the Crown attributed this circumstance to the reckless spirit that prevailed in the country last October having inspired the accused with the idea that no matter what they did they would not be convicted by a jury. The principal evidence for the defence was that of a policeman named Walsh. This man was stationed in the house of Lyons after the outrage to afford protection to Lyons and his family. He gave a narrative of all the occurrences that took place in the house while he was stationed there, and of conversations he had with members of the family, and he produced notes he took of those conversa- tions. He stated that the young girl Lyons, who alleged she had been shot, admitted to him that that was not the case, and that the wound in her heel was caused by a thorn. He added that he and the two other sub-constables who were stationed with him in the house strongly suspected that the cutting oft' of the tails of Lyons' cows Which occurred while the police were on protection duty at the house was the work of young Lyons. In cross-examination by counsel for the Crown, the witness said he had never reported those matters to his sub-inspector, and gave as a reason for the omission that his constable (Constable McNeil!) had informed him that the sub-inspector (Mr. Kerin) knew more about those things than he did himself. He also alleged that as he was coming into court that morning Constable McNeill asked him not to let oat anything about the cows' tails as he had not done so when examined and cross-examined the previous day. In further cross-examination the witness stated that the only reason that induced him to go to the prisoners' solicitor and give him this information was that he had been to confess, and as a result he thought it was his duty to come there and tell the truth. Three of the prisoners he had never seen in his life, and he saw the other only on two occasions. He was cross-examined as to his credit as a witness. He stated that he had been thirteen years in the force, and there was not a bad mark against him during that time. He admitted, however, that recently he had been fined five shillings for telling an untruth to the sub-inspector, but he denied that the statement for which he was fined was as a matter of fact an untruth. He was also examined as to deposit receipts for a considerable sum of money lodged in the bank in his name. He stated that this money was the result of his savings, and that it was lodged in the bank for the last three years. Constable McNeill was recalled, and examined. He flatly contra- dieted the statements of Walsh, so far as they affected himself. S'ub-Inspector Kerin was also recalled. He denied that he ever asked any witness to suppress or vary from the truth. The judge, in charging the jury, characterised Sub-Constable Walsh's evidence as extra- ordinary. The jury convicted three of the prisoners, and aefluitted the fourth, a son-in-law of the old woman Mahony, who was Lyons' sub-tenant. Sentence was deferred. Five additional arrests have been made at Mill- street, making in all nineteen persons who have been made amenable in that district in connection with the outrages that have taken place. The prisoners arrested were young men, the sons of farmers, who appear to be the prominent figures in all those outrages. The convic- tions which have taken place in Cork are sustained by the opinion of right-thinking men, and will do more to deter malefactors, who had previously calculated upon im- munity from punishment, than all the military and police force that could be thrown into the country. It is re- ported that copies of the no rent" manifesto are still being circulated through the country, and farmers in this district have lately received copies of them by post. The military have again come' into collision with the people, and the affair at one time threatened to be serious. The military patrol seized a man whom they found trying to pilfer one of the rifles, and whilst conveying him to the police station a crowd attempted to resi-t and rescue the prisoner, and the military in charging accidentally wounded their prisoner, whom they eventually lodged in Bridewell. Another attempt was made to molest the patrol, who had in the meantime been joined by two constables and the police intimated that they would fire if they were further harmed. Seeing the determined attitude of the armed force, the crowd dispersed and quiet was restored. A Land League hunt was announced by green placards to take place on the preserves of Mr. J. C. Delmage, Castle-park, near Limerick. Major Lloyd, R.M., took precautions to pre- vent it. A troop of Scots Greys and two companies of infantry, with a force of constabulary, were despatched from Limerick. They occupied the grounds and ap- proaches to Castle-park, but no hunt was attempted. On another preserve belonging to Mr. Delmage, near Crotloe, the troops charged a party of poachers out of the plantations. A good deal of injury was done, several young trees having been destroyed.