§ MR. MOLLOYasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he can state upon what ground one Pyke, a bailiff, and Edward Whitten, of Gloneygowan, King's County, assisted by the Police, did, on the 13th December last, forcibly break into and take possession of the house of Mary Anne Halon; and, if he is aware that she has a lease for ever of the said house, and had at the time paid her rent, tithe, and income tax.
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)Sir, an habere from the Court of Exchequer in Dublin having been issued to the Sheriff he authorized in the usual way his bailiff to carry it out. The bailiff forced in the door, as admission would not be given, and this was quite legal under the authority of the writ. The police did not assist, save so far that three members of the force were present for the Sheriff's protection; but they took no further part in the matter. Neither the Sheriff nor the bailiff was aware of Mrs. Halon's title, nor whether she had paid her rent, tithe, and income tax. She did not state so at the time, nor did any person on her behalf.