dently sinking fast, and, notwith standing some warm brandy-andwater was instantly procured and administered, he became insensible; and when at length he was, by means of jacks used to raise the timber, extricated and conveyed on a police-stretcher to a surgeon in the same street, it was found that life was quite extinct. The deceased was John Birkmyer, a policeman of the E division, No. 152, who had been assisting in the endeavours to extinguish the flames. As soon as the confusion had somewhat subsided, great fears were entertained that Mr. Farey's clerk, a youth named William Robinson, about fifteen years of age, who slept in one of the attics, had perished in the flames, and as soon as the ruins were sufficiently cooled, an active search was made for his remains, which were not, however, discovered until three o'clock in the afternoon, when they were found nearly at the top of the ruins, in a dreadfully burnt state, nothing remaining but the head and back, and portions of the arms and legs. Upon the police being mustered on their return to the station, after attending the fire, it was found that another policemen, named John Wright, No. 128 E, who was assisting in Guildford-street, as well as Birkmyer, was also missing. A man named Charles Jenkins, a jobbing groom, lodging at the Guildford Arms public house, in the same street, who had been seen actively assisting at the fire, was also missing, and it was after wards found that both these unfortunate men had perished. They were no doubt crushed by the falling in of the roof while at tempting to extricate some of the contents of the house from the lower rooms. An inquest was held upon the deceased persons before Mr. Wakley, and upon inquiry into the origin of the fire, there appeared little doubt that it arose from a flue in the lower part of the house in which a great accumulation of soot had taken place, owing to the peculiar construction of the chimney. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. 24. LONGEVITY.-Died, at the patriarchal age of one hundred and eight, Mr. Morris Thurston, of Guinea-street, Exeter. The deceased, up to the last seven weeks, enjoyed excellent health and spirits. He lived for upwards of sixty years in the house in which he died, and never, till lately, allowed any one to go into it. He was an herbal doctor, and as such travelled through Devon, working marvellous cures. He followed his vocation till within the last two months, and such was his repute, that people applied to him for advice and received his nostrums whilst on his death bed. He was an alchymist, and an adept in astrology; and it seems as if these ancient delusions lingered with him alone. DISGRACEFUL OUTRAGE AT LIMERICK.-The funeral of the late Earl of Limerick took place to-day; and it is no exaggeration to say that a more disgraceful scene than was presented on the melancholy occasion has seldom been witnessed in a civilized country. The intimidation and tumult, which commenced on the coffin being placed in the funeral car, were kept up along the route, though the local magistrates signified, by word and action, their utter condemnation of such unexampled indignities, which, in the most public parts of the city, were still more conspi cuous and violent. At the corner of every street the mob closed in on the countrymen, tore the linen off their shoulders, and knocked down many of them, and several of these abused men were to be seen running away from the funeral, under the gross treatment they experienced. The general cry of the mob was Don't you know he was an enemy to O'Connell, and an absentee.' But when the funeral arrived at the new bridge, the scene there exhibited baffled description, for the dense mob, now considerably augmented, rushed in upon the procession, dragging and abusing almost every person who had the insignia of mourning, and pelting with rubbish, apples, and potatoes, from the adjoining market, the hearse, mourning coaches, and other vehicles, which were thus besmeared with filth. The drivers and servants were assailed, and attempts made to unseat them, while brutal fellows pressed against the hearse and strove to scatter the whole cortège, by throwing turf and kishes in the route; and some ruffians called out to throw the body over the bridge. The line of procession was now ef fectually broken, and two of the noble ladies who occupied the mourning coaches betrayed the utmost fear, as all remonstrances against the disturbance were quite unavailing. One of the clergymen approaching the church was saluted with the expression, Here is the devil,' and was obliged to remove his crape, to avoid the rough hands of the brutal mob. Lord Monteagle and Sir A. De Vere were not allowed to enter the cathedral, their carriage having been stopped, and an attempt made to drag them from it; some wretches got hold of the wheels, and crept under the body; but from the timely interference of a few resolute persons, who assisted in opposing the vengeance of the rabble, they were enabled to take refuge in Mr. Howard's house, fronting the cathedral, where they found an asylum. The High Sheriff, Mr. Samuel Dickson, was hustled in the confusion, and his hat was knocked off; but having been recognised, the rioters told him he was safe and should not be injured, but his remonstrances against their violence was useless. Mr. Arthur Evans, while exerting himself to parley with the mob, was thrown down. Scarfs, crapes, and hatbands were torn from all within reach of the mob. Dead dogs and cats were flung at the hearse, the driver was pelted and cut, and the bearer of the sable canopy was drenched with filthy water. Sub-Inspector Wil liams received two severe strokes from stones; Mr. Cornelius Nash, a respectable merchant, was thrown down, and the wheels of the hearse would have gone over him, the horses plunging with violence and affright, but for sub-constable Cassidy, who rescued him. The windows of several carriages were broken, and it was most providential that Lady Glentworth and Lady Russell escaped uninjured, for the unmanly ruffians endeavoured to upset their carriage. Alderman Watson addressed some of the principal rioters before the house which contained Lord Monteagle, and entreated them to give over such barbarous conduct; but it was idle to remonstrate, and it was plain that nothing could restore peace, and save the lives of innocent persons, but the prompt aid of a military force. Notwithstanding the confusion that prevailed outside the cathe dral, the choir met the coffin at the west gate, and, chaunting a hymn, preceded it to the body of the edifice, which was filled by a respectable congregation, and where the burial service was read by Archdeacon Maunsell, assisted by Archdeacon Forster, Rev. Henry Gubbins, and Rev. Mr. Knox, with great solemnity; after which the body was deposited in the family vault, with the usual formalities. Before the service had commenced, some insolent ruffians were discovered in the chancel, and others were observed smoking! One of them placed a caubeen (old hat) upon the head of the statue of Bishop Jebb, whilst others enjoyed the mockery of such de secration. 25. EXTRAORDINAY EVENT. A most extraordinary circumstance occurred at the Hawick toll-bar, which is kept by two old women. They had a sum of money in the house, and from some cause or other were extremely alarmed lest they should be robbed of it. Their fears prevailed to such an extent, that when a carrier whom they knew was passing by, they urgently requested him to remain with them all night, which, however, his duties would not permit him to do; but, in consideration of the alarm of the women, he consented to leave with them a large mastiff dog. When the carrier started the dog became violent, and would not stop, upon which one of the women ran after the man, who returned and left his coat for the dog to watch, after which the animal remained quietly at the toll-house. In the night the women were disturbed by the uneasiness of the dog, and heard a noise ap parently like an attempt to force an entrance into the premises, upon which they escaped by the back door, and ran to a neighbouring house, which happened to be a blacksmith's shop. They knocked at the door, and were answered from within by the smith's wife. She said her husband was absent, but that she was willing to accompany the terrified women to their home. This was agreed to, and on their reaching the house they heard a savage but half-stifled growling from the dog. On entering the house they saw the body of a man hanging half in and half out of their little window, whom the dog had seized by the throat, and was still worrying. On examination, the man proved to be their neighbour, the blacksmith, dreadfully torn about the throat, and quite dead. FIRE AT HARTLEBURY CASTLE.-About half past four o'clock in the morning, a fire broke out in Hartlebury Castle, the residence of the Bishop of Worcester. An alarm having been given, messengers were immediately despatched for the engines, and in a short time the Stourport engine, and also the powerful one of the Birmingham Fire-office, were on the spot and got into play. Owing to the great exertions made by the firemen and others, the flames were happily confined to a small portion of the castle, the library, and the drawing-room, wherein damage was done to a serious extent. The books were saved, though not till they had sustained considerable injury. The fire was supposed to have originated from a beam connected with one of the chimneys having accidentally ignited. |