CURIOUS ADVENTURE. HORRID MURDER. On the 29d inst. inquest was held before John Pasley, Esq. one of the Coroners of the County of Dub. lin, on the body of a person unknown, taken up at the third Lock of the Grand-Canal. After the examination and evidence of Surgeon Quinlan, the Jury brought in their Verdict of Wilful Murder against a person or persons unknown. He appeared to be a middle aged man, about five feet seven inches in height, had on a dark brown coat, spotted waiscoat, casimere small cloaths and worsted stock Two gentlemen have lately arrived in the neighbourhood of Londonderry, from New York, who relate a very extraordinary occurrence, which happened to a young man that emigrated some years since from the parish of Glendermott to the United States. It seems that the latter, ac•companied by a middle aged man, was travelling through some thick woods, when he espied a very large tree, on the branches of which appeared a path way to the top; being struck with its appearance, his curiosity prompted him to ascend its sum-ings; there were several wounds on mit, which had been previously broken off, and displayed a yawning hollow trunk ; after having viewed it, he was about to descend, when, by some accident he missed his foot, and fell into the trunk, at the bottom of of which lay two very young bears. Here he remained for some time, before the old man had courage to search for him; when he did, he was unable to render him any assistance. He went, however, to procure a rope. During his absence, the old bear came; and what must be the sensations of the unfortunate youth, on seeing the huge body of the ferocious animal, darkening, in its descent, his dreary habitation, which he might then consider as his coffin. The nature of the place, however, rendered it necessary for his frightful neighbour to descend with her tail foremost, as otherwise she could not have returned. Finding her in this posture, his only remedy, he thought, was to lay fast hold of her posteriors, which so affrighted the bear, that she immediately ascended, dragging him up to the top-and her fear was so great, taht she fell of a branch and broke her heart! while the other quietly descended, to the great satisfaction of his companion, whom he meet returning with assistance. the body apparently as if given by a sword. The right side of the abdomen was laid open, and the whole of the intestines were exposed; part of the left thigh nearly severed from the body, and the fingers of the left hand hanging off, from which we must conclude that he made a great resistance to his murderers. In his pocket was found a key for winding up Clocks and a Penknife; the Coroner caused immediately a coffig to be sent out for the body, which was left in charge of the guard at Bagot-street bridge, for the purpose of the body being recognized by his friends. Shortly after the name and place of abode of the unfortunate man who was so barbarously murdered, was ascertained; he was a Mr. Alexander Wheatly, Watchmaker, of Capelstreet. He was a very harmless, inoffensive character, and much-esteemed by those who knew him. Too much praise cannot be given to the Coroner, John Pasley, Esq. and Major Sitr, for their indefatigable exertions to ascertain the circumstances of this inhuman murder; in pursuance of which, they spent above three hours in the examinations of persons belonging to the family of the deceased. BIRTHS. BIRTHS. A few days ago, at her lodgings in Westmorland-street, the Lady of Gustavus Lambert, Esq. of Beaupark, county of Meath, of a son and heir. Lately, Mrs. Forster, wife of Thomas Forster, Seal-engraver, in Stephen-street.-In Phoenix Park, the Right Hon. Lady Elizabeth Littlehales, of a daughter.-At place, the Lady of the Rev. John Hussey Burgh, of a son. MARRIAGES. DEATHS. At his seat near the Black Rock, at a very advanced age, Sir J. Lees, Bart; his infirmities had caused him to retire from public life several years since, after having long filled a high official situation at the Post-Office, the duties of which he discharged highly to his honour, and to the adEly-vantage of the public.A few days ago, at Hollymount, county Mayo, at the seat of Thomas Lindsey, Esq. the Rev. George Paul Woodward, eldest son of William Woodward, Esq. of Cloughprior, county of Tipperary.At his house in Moles By the Lord Bishop of Elphin, Michael Fox, Esq. of Stephen's-worth-street, Walter Dowdall, of green, to the amiable Miss Susanna Lloyd, second daughter of Robert Jones Lloyd, of Smith-hill, county Roscommon, Esq.-At the house of the Hon. Mrs. Wynne, Rutlandsquare, Lord Viscount Ikerrin, to Anne, eldest daughter of Owen Wynne, Esq. of Haselwood, in the county of Sligo, and niece of the Earl of Enniskillen. Mr. William Rowan, of Downpatrick, merchant, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. James Paterson, of Garbally.At Millmount, the seat of the late David McCormick, Esq. the Rev. Charles Grey, of Castlereagh, to Miss Carson, uiece of the late David M'Cormick, Esq.-At St. Peter's church, by the Right Hon. and Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Kildare, the Rev. Joshua D'Arcy, Rector of Lackagh, in the Diocese of Kildare, to Sarah, eldest daughter of the late Captain Fleming, of Hermitage, in said county.-Isaac | M. D'Olier, Esq. eldest son of J. D'Olier, of Collegues, Esq. to Margaret Eleanor, eldest daughter of John Rutherford, Esq.-Mr. R. Ivers, to Miss Anne Massy, of Ballynoe, near Limerick-In Tralee, Daniel M Gillicuddy, Esq. to Miss Sophia Denny, fifth daughter of the late Sir Barry Denny, Bart. Carnisle, county of Meath, Esq.- HIBERNIAN MAGAZINE, OR Compendium of Entertaining Knowledge. FOR OCTOBER, 1811. With this Month's Publication we give a striking Likeness of MR. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Late President of the United States of America. REMARKS ON a strong, sound, good sense; estimable, though plain, qualities, which whether in a public or in a private MR. THOMAS JEFFERSON. station, will bring a man sooner and -000 In what may be termed the REVOLUTIONARY PLUTARCH of the revolted British Colonies in North America, the subject of the present remark holds a distinguished and honorable place. Mr. Jefferson was, conjointly with Mr. Washington, nominated a Delegate for the State of Virginia, in the first Congress. After the peace of 1783, he was appointed successor to Dr. Franklin, in the mission to the court of Versailles; and, subsequently, President of the United States. The talents of Mr. Jefferson, for business, are evinced by the important stations which he has, very creditably and successfully, filled; those talents are, however, less splendid than solid. Mr. Jefferson possesses that general characteristic of his countrymen; (and of that TRULY GREAT Nation from whom they derive their origin) better to the completion of his object and his aim, than all the twistings, turnings, twinings, and refinings of your Machievalion politicians; who frequently overshoot themselves, miss their aim, and fail in their negociations; while a plain, sincere, and simple course of agency will prove, successful. It is thus in great affairs, as in the common intercourse of life, men, in endeavouring to deceive others, generally deceive themselves. Dr. Franklin, during his im portant and famous embassy, was, from his plainness, simplicity, and many peculiarities, the constant butt of French witticism; yet, he kept on his course until he completely accomplished his business. In many respects, Mr. Jefferson resembles his friend Franklin, and like him, las combined with the talents of a Statesman, those of a Man of Letters. The most valuable of Mr. 3 S Jefferson's |