§ MR. GORDON (Londonderry, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that on the 25th of March last the dwelling house of Mr. William Tomb, of Upperlands, county Derry, was wrecked by men returning from a meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians; whether any persons have been made amenable to justice for this act; and, if not, will he direct that steps be taken to have the perpetrators proceeded against for this offence.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) A prosecution has been instituted against seven persons in connection with this matter. The case is sub judice.