IRELAND.
Mr. Lundy Foote, a magistrate of Kilkenny county, and a nephew, we believe, of the famous snuff-manufacturer of the same name, Was fired at, within about a quarter of a mile from New Ross, on the 21st instant. The slug entered just below his right ear, and there are but small hopes of his recovery. No cause is assigned for this attack.
Some days ago, a vessel beLnging to Bermuda arrived at Belfast. It was understood that a slave was on board ; and that he was anxious to re- turn to the West Indies, though aware of his right to freedom by remain- ing in this country. However, on Friday evening, he called on the Secre- tary of the Anti-Slavery Society, and expressed a strong desire to remain in this country as a free man. He has regained his liberty, seems de- lighted with his newly-acquired freedom, and perfectly willing to work for his support. He was originally stolen by a slave-dealer from Mar- tinique; and has for several years been hired out by his late owner as a cook in a trading vessel, his owner receiving 12 dollars per month as re- rnin.;-:.i.t:ou for the slave's services.
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