20 Jan. 1838 Melancholy Catastrophe On Thursday last, two lads, sons of Mr. David PATTON, of this City, (Londonderry) went on a shooting excursion in a boat down Lough Foyle to a bank called Shell Island. They were accompanied by two men named CLARKE and THOMPSON, of Culmore. About half past three o'clock, p.m. they got into the boat for the purpose of returning home, but when they had proceeded a very short distance, unfortunately the boat upset, and they were all precipitated into the water save the younger PATTON, who clung to it. On gaining their feet, for the water was shallow, they exerted themselves for a length time ineffectually to right the boat and discharge the water, until THOMPSON having observed that CLARKE was growing faint and benumbed from the intense cold, assisted him by the hand to the island and desired him to take exercise till succour should arrive. THOMPSON then returned for the elder PATTON, when he found him clasped to the boat and taking him in his arms, bore him to the island, where he expired almost immediately, CLARKE by this time was also dead. The cries of THOMPSON were heard by Major SCOTT’S men, who hastened to afford assistance but they found it impossible get their boats free from the ice, at length, a man put off in a punt and succeeded in rescuing young PATTON, who was in state of extreme exhaustion, but, through the kindness and prompt attention of Major SCOTT and his family, he regained strength. THOMPSON also gained the shore but the other two perished, the tide having risen on the bank, and their bodies were not recovered till yesterday morning. PATTON was a fine amiable youth, 17 years old and is deeply regretted all who knew him. His loss has plunged a respectable family in the most profound affliction. CLARKE has left a wife and two young children to deplore his untimely fate.
Cumber Presbyterian Congregation On the 4th instant, John H. BROWNE of Cumber house, Esq. perfected to the Presbyterians of Upper Cumber, so long as they remain in connection with the Synod of Ulster, a lease for ever of their Church and 25 perches of land, at a nominal rent of one shilling per annum. This has not been the only instance of kind feeling and Christian liberality manifested to them by Mr. BROWN. In the year 1828, when they were erected into a congregation, he gave them a donation of £100, to assist in building their church and since that time has expended about £50 more in finishing a pulpit, pew for himself, &c. Besides these acts of liberality his advice has never been withheld from them, when involved in any doubt or difficulty, thus proving that in all respects he felt deeply interested in their prosperity. As his chief object was to promote their spiritual welfare, he has now the satisfaction of seeing his benevolent intentions realised and their number more than doubled during the last 3 years. His name shall be held by them and their posterity in grateful remembrance and to him are justly due the thanks of the Synod of Ulster. Committal Salmon Poachers At Kilrea Sessions last week, Pat. M’CLAY, James BLANEY, Thomas HOUSTON and Joseph LAUGHLIN were convicted of having unlawfully killed salmon and sentenced each to pay a fine of £4 12s 21/2d. or 1 month imprisonment and at the same time, Henry NEIL and Jas. M'KENNA were convicted of assault upon the water keepers and sentenced, the first, to pay a fine of 2s. 6d., or a fortnight's imprisonment; the other, to pay a fine of £1 2s., or 1 month's imprisonment. The prosecutions were at the suit of the leasees of the Irish Society's Fishing in the Bann. The whole of the above delinquents have been transmitted to the county gaol; none of their fines having been paid. Burglary The windows in the rere of one of Mr. BRIGHAM'S houses, in Orchard lane, have been frequently broken at night, within the last 6 weeks and on one occasion an attempt was made to consume it by fire: this induced the night-watch to have a sharp look-out and Monday night one them, (Henry BROOKINS), while concealed in view of the premises, succeeded in detecting a man named DOUGHERTY, in the act of throwing stones at the house in question and promptly took him into custody. Next day he was brought to the Mayor’s office charged with the offence, where after an investigation, he was remanded by his worship till Saturday (today) when he is to be brought up for further examination. What adds to the heinousness of his crime, he had been in the employment of BRIGHAM for the last 3 years, and was treated by him with uniform kindness. Coleraine Dispensary On Monday, the 15th inst., the election for a medical superintendent to the Coleraine and Killowen Dispensary took place in succession to the late Dr. NEIL. The candidates were Dr. REID, Dr. BABINGTON, Dr. M’CALDIN and Dr. CARSON, the 2 latter gentlemen withdrew, after the subscribers to the institution assembled to enter on the election, which gave the majority of votes in favour of Dr. REID, who was declared duly appointed to the situation. transcribed by Teena from the Londonderry Sentinel _______________________________________________ UlsterAncestry@cotyrone.com UlsterAncestry Mailing List Searchable Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/ulsterancestry@cotyrone.com/ http://lists.cotyrone.com/mailman/listinfo/ulsterancestry Website: https://cotyrone.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CoTyroneIrelandGenealogy/
