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MERIONETHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. -VfOTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next _L>I GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace for the County of Merioneth will be holden on Tues- day, the 3rd day of January, 1871, in the County Hall, Dolgelley, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, when the Court will audit all such bills and accounts against the County as shall then be delivered, and will transact the business relating to the Assessment, Application, and Management of the County Stock or Rate, and of the Police" Rate and the General County Business; after which the Court will be adjourned to the following day, to be held at the same place, at Eleven o'clock in the Fore- noon, when the Grand and Petty Jurors will be called over, and the Court will proceed to hear and determine all matters brought before them in the followin-, order:-Ist, in the Trial of Prisoners 2nd, in the Hearing of Appeals; 3rd, in Hearing M io ns, and in the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the Court. The Clerks to the Justices of the several divisions are requested to transmit to me, Seven days before the Sessions, all Depositions, Convictions, and Recognizances which shall have been then taken, with any instructions for indictments which they may be able to give. Dated this 13th day of December, 1870. EDWARD BREESE, Clerk of the Peace. WANTED, a GARDENER, and also to take charge of Horse and Trap, and make himself generally useful.—Apply, by letter, to H., Cambrian News Office, Bala. BARMOUTH, NORTH WALES. TO BE LET, upon a Building Lease, a HOUSE, SHOP, and GARDEN, commanding a good Sea View, in this rising and beautiful Watering Place. For particulars, &c., apply to Mr WALKER, Solicitor, Dolgelley. IMMENSE PROFITS FROM MINES. JUDICIOUSLY selected Mines will give the pro- prietors often from 30 to 50 per cent. annual profit. No industrial enterprise can compare with them. But after two or three dividends, the shares run up to such a price that buyers obtain but moderate interest on their investments. The best plan is to select mines that have recently come into ore, of good quality and large quantity, to invest at the present comparatively low prices, and wait for the rise. In this way shareholders in the Van" have made from one thousand to two thousand per cent, on their original shares. We are in possession of information by which we can place our clients in a position to make extremely large profits by purchases in mining shares. The shares in the Great Van rose in twelve months from 24 5s to £65 each. Plynlimmon Mine is in the same dis- trict, and shares will go to a high figure. Anyone buying Shares in the following Mines at once can realize a lame Profit, viz. VAN (LEAD) MINE. Limited, Llanidloes, North Wales. In 12,000 shares. R4 5s. paid. Selling price, 265 per share. Dividends 70 per cent. per annum, upon original" 2 outlay. This mine continues very rich. The reserves of lead ore discovered are estimated worth 22,000,000. 249,000 was given for the property about two years since it is now selling at a market value of 2720,000. The dividends "will" increase, and shares will go higher. RHYDTALOG SILVER LEAD MINE. In 12,000 shares of 21 each. Fully paid-up. No further liability. Present price of shares R2 10s. to R3. This mine is also in Wales, adjoining rich Lead Mines that have been profitable for centuries. These shares are Specially recommended, as, from the great discoveries made, shares will go to at least £10 per share within the next six months. Those desirous of making money quickly should immediately apply for further particulars. It is one of the best investments of the day, and likely soon to equal the celebrated Van mine. As a rule, Mines in Wales pay from 15 to 30 per cent. per annum. TIN MINES. Some splendid investments for a great rise. Apply at once. Every reader of this paper desirous of investing to advantage, should immediately Apply to MESSRS. DUNCOMBE, Sharebrokers, 14 and 15, Beaufort-buildings, Strand, LONDON, W.C. N.B.—Our Monthly Circular on application, gratis. FIRE INSURANCES RENEWABLE AT CHRIST- MAS SHOULD BE PAID FOR ON OR BEFORE THE 9TH OF JANUARY. pROVINCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY Established 1852. Chief Offices: WREXHAM—LONDON-GLASGOW. CAPITAL 2200,000, wholly subscribed. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances effected upon almost all descriptions of Pro- perty, upon moderate terms. No charge whateve made beyond the premium. Claims settled with promptitude. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The usual description of Life Assurances effected. Numerous advantages offered. The Net Life Premium Income for 1869, was 232,728 Os. 3d. And the Accumulated Life Assurance was 2141,198 17s. 5d. This Fund has more than doubled itself in the last six years. Chairman of the Company THOMAS BARNES, Esq., Famworth, near Bolton, and the Quinta, Salop. ROBERT WILLIAMS, Wrexham. Secretary to the Company. AGENCIES.—Applications are invited from towns and districts where the Company is no already adequately represented. Apply to the Secretary. AN INFALLIBLE REMEDY FOR COUGHS, &c. JONES'S PECTORAL BALSAM OF SQUILLS AND HOREHOUND.-This invaluable Medicine has for many Years been considered to be the safest and most effectual remedy for Coughs, Colds, Difficulty of Breathing, Hoarseness, Asthma, &c., &c. The following is an extract from the many testimonials received:- Brymbo, Wrexham, April 8th, 1857. I have been for eighteen months suffering from weak- ness and continued violent pain in my breast, with a severe cough, but after being advised by Mr Howard, Chemist, to try Jones's Pectoral Balsam of Squills, &c., I did so, and the first bottle quite relieved the pain and when I had taken three bottles I was restored to perfect health. "CATHERINE JONES." Prepared only by D. W. SCOTT, Medical Hall, Barmouth, and sold by all Chemists in bottles at Is. lid. CAUTION.—None genuine without bearing the name of D. W. S. on the Government stamp affixed on the top of each bottle. V. R. MR. SELLIS, DENTIST, TOWYN. FIFTEEN YEARS Surgical and Mechanical Dentist in London, may be consulted at the under- mentioned towns:— DOLGELLEY-Every second and fourth SATURDAY, at Miss Evans's, Smithfield-street. BALA—Every first and third SATURDAY, at Mrs JONES'S, Tegid-street. PWLLHELI—Mr Francis Evans, bookseller, &c., High- street, the 1st and 3rd WEDNESDAY in every month. ° PORTMADOC- Every 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAY, at Mrs. Bennett Williams's, Snowdon-street. All operations without pain. Advice free. Vnder the Special Sanction and Control of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Priry Council. CASSELL'S ART UNION, FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF FINE ART VOLUMES. Owing to the rapid progress which lias been made in the education of the popular taste in matters of Art, there is found to be a constantly increasing demand amongst all classes for Illustrated Works of the highest order. To meet this, and to afford an opportunity to many who desire to become possessed of costly Works, and are at present prevented from doing so by the necessarily high prices at which they must be produced, it has been re- solved to adopt the following method, which will enable a large number of those who otherwise would be unable to gratify their art taste to obtain, at a very moderate outlay, s«me of the finest and most elaborately Illustrated Works IvhKh have ever been issued in this country. J. CLEMENT PARE, Secretary. -= -= 13REAKFASI.Eppgl,3 COCOA. -G ITATEFUL AND COMFORT- ING.—The very ».srreeabie character of this preparation has rendered it a genei».i favourite. The Civil Service Gazette remarks:—"The singular success which Mr Epps attained by his homeopathic prearation of cocoa has never been surpassed by any experimentalist. By a thorough know- ledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills.' Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold by the Trade only in i lb., i lb,, and lIb. tin-lined packet?, labelled—JAMES Epps & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, j London.
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¡Ultrktt tportS. CORN, dbc. LONDON, FRIDAY.—This week's supplies have been moderate, foreign oats excepted, which were liberal. English wheat 1,250 qrs. and foreign 6,790 qrs. With scarcely anything on the English stands, the change to frost brought a firmness to the trade, better condition being soon expected. As regards foreign, the attendance was too small for much business, but values were fully maintained. Foreign flour 8,970 barrels. There was an indisposition to sell Norfolks and other country qualities at late rates, but buyers were unprepared for business, excepting barrels, which were rather dearer. Maize: none. The falling off in the supplies of this grain caused holders to ask higher prices. British barley 430 qrs. and foreign 6,220 qrs. Malting sorts remained dull and neglocted but feeding qualities, both English and foreign, were hardening in value. The malt trade remained without any signs of activity. English oats: none but 41,880 qrs. foreign. Notwithstanding the large arrivals before Christ- mas, the frost produced a better enquiry for all sorts, at fully 6d. advance. Native beans 90 qrs.; foreign, none. Prices were firm, both for English and foreign. English peas, 140qrs.; foreign, none. The trade was steady at former quotations. CURRENT PRICES OF BRITISH GRAIN AND FLOUR IN MARK LANE. Shillin'-M q*. Wheat.new, Esaex andKont (wliitel ..54 to 56 Ditto ditto red 49 51 Wheat, Norfolk, Lincoln, and Yorkshire (red) 49 51 Barley 35 42 Beans 88 41 Oats, English feed 27 81 Flour, per sack of 2801b, Town, Households 45i. to 471. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY.—Since Tuesday there has been a very severe frost, and the tone of the trade generally has been better, wheat selling more freely at full prices, whilst maize has im- proved 6d. per qr. The arrivals consist of 28.195 qrs. wheat, 376 qrs. barley, 1,270 qrs. oats, 186 qrs. beans, 1,1R4 qrs. peas, 933 qrs. Indian corn, 1,513 loads oatmeal, 440 sacks and 4,938 barrels flour. The shipments to Ireland comprise 2,275 qrs. wheat, 50 qrs. malt, 62 qrs. beans, 12 qrs. peas. 93 qrs., Indian corn, 11 barrels Indian corn meal, 624 sacks and 594 barrels flour; and coastwise 1,5 i 8 qrs. wheat, 81 qrs. beans, 3 grs. peas, 275 qrs. Indian corn, 193 sacks and 105 barrels flour. To-day's market was moderately attended, there being a large business transacted in wheat at Id, per cental advance. Flour steady at full prices. Oats and oat- meal unaltered. Beans 6d. to 9d. per qr. dearer. Indian corn met a fair inquiry at 9d. per qr. improvement. PRICES (Tuesday week). .American Wheat 10s. 8d. to 10s. 5d. per 1001b English Flour 37s. 0d. to 41s. Od. 2801b. English Barley 4s. 9d. to 5i. 3d. per 601b. English Oats 3s. 91. to 4s. 01. 451b Egyptian TCeans 87s. Od. to 88s. Od. 4801b English Barley 4s. 9d. to 5i. 3d. per 601b. English Oats 3s. 91. to 4s. 01. 451b Egyptian TCeans 87s. Od. to 88s. Od. V 4801b GLOUCESTER, SATURDAY.—Fair supply of English wheat, which sold freely at last week's rates. Foreign in moderate demand, and without change in value. Barley, oats, and maize firm. NOTTINGHAM, SATURDAY.—Our Corn market to-day was thinly furnished with wheat, and the trade was quiet at. rather more money; white, 583. to 61s.; red, 52s. to 55s. per 36 stone. Barley seady, at about last week's prices. Oats wore not in demand, and prices were stationary. Beans unaltered. NEWCASTLE, SATURDAY.—At to-day's market there was a pood supply of wheat and other grain, with good attendance of dealers. Tliemarket remained firm throughout the day, wheat being held at full rates of last week flour in good demand and firm in prices. OXFORD, SATURDAY.—Attendance not very large, but good trade (lone: wheat 50s. to 53s.; barley, 80s. to 3?s. Oats, 23s. to 30s.; old hoans, 49 s. to 52s.; new beans, 4 Is. to 4Ss.; hog peas, 44s. to 45s.; boiling peas, 47s. to 50s. per qr. Flour (seconds), 38s. per sack. LEICESTER, SATURDAY.—The supply of wheat to-day was moderate, and the inquiry ruled inactive, holders demanding top prices. We may quote whites at Is. per qr. advance, 59s. to 61s.; and rerls, at 51s. to 53s. per 36 stone. Barley was a mid- dling show, and the trade was by no means active. Sellers, how- ever, were generally firm in their demands, and last week's prices were supported. Malting sorts made 35s. to 41s. per qr. The show of oats was small, and with a tolerable demand, the prices current at the previous market were exceeded Is. per qr., now samples being disposed of at 24s. to 28s. per 24 stone. Beans came slowly to hand, and the trade was steady at an advance of Is. on last wefk's prices-new sorts ranged from 46s. to 48s.; and old, from 50s. to 52s. per 38 stone. Peas a small show. SHREWSBURY, SATURDAY.—A good attendance, and trade by no means brisk. White wheat at from 8s. Id. to 8s. 4d. per 751b; red, 7s. 5,1. to 7s. 9d.; new, Os. to Os. Od.; oats, per Ilse. 101b. 17s. 6d to 18s. 6d.; peas, per Use. 101b, 17s. 6d. to 18s. 6d.; beans, per 12sc., 21s. Od. to 21s. 61.; barley (malting), per 38 quarts, 5s. 4d. to 5s. 8d.; grinding, per 13 seore lOlbs 00s. Od. to 003. BRIDGORTH, SATURDAY.—There was a good attendance and a fair supply of samples, but the market was dull. The prices were as follows:- Good white wheat, from 7s. 4d. to 7s. 7d. per bushel of 721b; red wheat, 7s. 4d. to 7s. 61. per bashel of 72,b; malting barley, cs. 2d. to 5s. 6d. per bushel of 38 quarts; grinding barley, 15s. 4d. to 16s. Od. per bag 10 scrs. New beans, 17s. 4d. to 17s. 6d. "per bag of 10 scores old beans, 18s. 4d. to 18s. 6d. per bag of 10 scores. Peas, 18s. 8d. to 19s. Od. per bag of 11 scores. Oats, 12s. 6d. to 15s. 0d. per bag of 8 scores; Indian corn, 17s. Od to 17s. 4d. per sack of 12 scores. Winter vetches, from 10s. 6d. to lis. per imperial bushel. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY.— Quotations:—Wheat (per 80Ibs.) 8s. 6d. to 9s. Od.; Barley, 53. Od. to 5s. 61.; Oats, (per bag), 18s. to 22s.; Eygs, i)to 12 for Is.; Butter, is. 5d. to is. 7d. oer lb.; Fowls, 8s. 01. to 4s. 61. per couple Ducks, 4s. 6d. to 5s 61.; Turkeys. 5s. Od. to 10s. Od. each: Geese, 5s. 6d. to 12s. Od. each; Potatoes, 8s. Od. to 3s. 6d. per bushel. 'Ihis was the CATTLE. NOTTINGHAM, SATURDAY-There was a very smaU supply of horned stock here to-day, and the severe weather operated against the trade, buyers being very scarce. Where sales were pressed prices generally ruled rather lower than heretofore. Of calves the supply was limited, but amply sufficient for the demand, and but few sales resulted, prices being in favour of the buyer. There was nothing doing in sheep. The show of pigs was less than usual, and the attendance of buyers was extremely small. Sellers, however, held firmly for late rates, but a clearance could not be effected. There was very little inquiry for horses, the show consisting of a few" screws." Quotations:-Milch cows, X14 to £ 20; barren ditto, £7 to £ 14; reared calves, f I toil 10s.; sucking ditto, 20s. to 253. each; fat pigs, 7s. 6d. to 8s. 6d. per stone. METROPOLITAN MONDAY.-The total imports of foreign stock into London last week amounted to 7,695 head. In the corresponding week in 1869 we received 8,588; in 1858, 4,545 in 1867, 3,263: and in 1836, 3,238 head. Owing to the hoildays the cattle market to-day was quite a nominal affair. The few beasts on sale were of poor (juality, and were difficult to move. There was a thin attendance of butchers, and sales progressed heavily in all qualities at previous quotations. The best Scots and crosses sold at 5s. lOd. to 6s. per 8lbs. From Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire we received about 850 shorthorns, &c.; from other parts of England about 150 various breed; and from Ireland about 2.) oxen. There was a short supply of sheep in the pens. The inquiry was restricted, and prices were nominally unaltered. The bast Downs and half- breds realised 6s. 21. to 6s. 41. per Slbs. Calves and pigs were in limited request. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.—There were at market 1,400 beasts and 4,001 sheep. There was a very small show of stock, and prices were in f ivo-dr of buyers, there being few butchers in attendance. Prices best beasts, 8d. to 8 £ d. per lb.; second ditto, 7d. to 8d.; inferior, 4d. to 6id.; sheep, 6d. to 9id. MISCELLANEOUS. LONDON WOOL, MONDAY.—The following are the current prices of English wool a. d. t-, II. Ü. FLErcEs-Southdown hoggoto per lb. 1 01 1 1 HaIr-bred ditto. 18 14 Kent fleeces 12 1 8 Southd'n ewes and wethers „ 0 10.J 0 !1 £ Leicester ditto „ 11 1 li SORTS—Clothing, picklock 14 1 4 Prime 1 2J 13 Choice 11 12 Super 10 1 O Comhing, wether mat. 1 2 IS Pichlocli 1 oj 11 Common 0 11 0 11 £ Hog matching 1 4 l 4% Picklock matching. 1 OJ 1 1 Super ditto 0 11 0Ili LONDON HOP, FRIDAY.- -As usual at this period of the year business is limited our market, however, is strong, and prices firm. Foreign markets remain the same. Imports up to the present moment amount to 15,788 bales. Advices from New York quote market as dull, and prices, under the influence of heavy arrivals a shade lower. Mid and East Kent £ 1 15 £ 3 10 £ 7 0 Wealds 1 15 8 0 3 15 Sussex. 1 10 2 6 8 10 Farnham and Country 3 15 4 15 6 6 Olds. 1 0 115 210 BIRMINGHAM HIDE AND SKIN MARKET, SATCTRDAY.- Hides 951b. and upwards, 4|d. to 0J. per lb 851b. to 941b., 4|d to Od. per lb.; 751b.to 841b., 4d. to Od. per lb.; 651b. to 741b., 41. to Od. perlb; 561b to 641b, 4d. to Od per lb.; 551bs and under, 41 to 0-1. per lb.; cows, 31,1. to 4J. per lb.: bulls, 33d. perlb.; flawed and irregular, 4,1. to OJ. per lb.; horse, 8s. 6d. to 15s. 6d. each; Calf: 171b. and upwards, 5JJ. per It).; 121b. to 16)b., 8d. per lb; 91b. to 111h., 81. per lb.; light, 7J 1. per lb.; flawed and ir- rfisnlar. 5d. Per lb. Wools, A 1, 8,. Od.; A, 6s. Od.; B, 4s. 6d. Fat, 3d. to 8Jd. LONDON MISCELLANEOUS, SATURDAY. The market has been moderately supplied with leather. There has been a steady trade, and full prices have been realised for all qualities. Raw hides have been firm. In rum not much business has been doing, but the tone of the market has been steady, and prices have been well maintained. Not much business in timber has been transacted, at about late rates. Scotch pig iron has been steady. Copper has been firm, and fully as dear. Tin has realised full prices. Hemp lias been quiet, at about lato rates. Flax and jute have been in limited request.
TRADE INTELLIGENCE.
TRADE INTELLIGENCE. THE BIRMINGHAM IRON TRADE. There was only ajmoderate attendance on 'Change yesterday, and the business transacted being limited to immediate require- ments, was comparatively unimportant. Apart from tho disturb- ance caused by the war, the iron trade would seem to be in a fairly healthy state for the time of year, and confident hopes are expressed that with the cessation of the disturbing cause, which cannot now be very remote, the trade will speedily resume the prosperous condition in which the war found it. The exhaustion of the rail contracts has for the moment somewhat disturbed the equilibrium between supply and demand, and prices have declined in consequence but this remark applies more to the Northern iron trade than to that of South Staffordshire, which is but slightly dependent on the rail manufactures. Orders are being withheld in many cases, under the impression that prices must give way, but that is hardly possible while pig maintains the present value, and stocks of finished iron are everywhere so small. For the local makes of pig, the demand of late has slight- ly improved, owing to the high price of Bessemer pig, and one result of this improvement is apparent in the preparations in progress for lighting more furnaces. In finished iron, the chief demand is still for the smaller varieties, rods, strips for gas tubes angles, bars rounds, and gun-barrel iron; and the home demand' is well supported by Government and railway orders. The ex- port trade is quiet, but some good specifications are expected at Quarter-day on account of India and the United States. In the case of Messrs Fanshawe and Yorstone, whose suspension was lately announced, it is expected that a composition of 10s. in the pound will be proposed. The preliminary meeting takes place on Thursday next.
WHEAT AVERAGES FOR THE PAST…
WHEAT AVERAGES FOR THE PAST SIX WEEKS. Nov. 12th, 50s. 5d.; Nov. 19th, 49s. 10d.; Nov. 26th, 50s. 5d.; Dec.. 3rd, 52s. 5d.; Dec. 10th, 52s. 2d.; Dec. 17th, 52s. 5d.; aggregate of the above, 51s. Bd.; the same week in 1369,43s. lod.
REVIEW OF THE BRITISH CORN…
REVIEW OF THE BRITISH CORN TRADE. (From the Mark Lane Express.) The variable month of December during the past week again appeared more like itself, a biting cold wind having preceded a fall of snow which, however, may soon be dis- placed by another freak. The young wheat plant is as yet but too little advanced to be much affected by these changes, excepting buch as has only just germinated, which may be displaced from its position and so become partially weakened or lost, but the extent is relatively small. Root keeping, so important because of scarcity, will be still more endangered, and the cattle not well pro- vided for must suffer. But newly thrashed samples sadly wanted a change, and should a month's frost ensue, it may bring some animation into the wheat trade, which ever since the unseasonable mildness and wet has been thrown out of course, and has this week gone back in value fully Is. per quarter. The approaching holidays have also added to the dulness, since the greater assurances of peace, but the large weekly deliveries which ever since harvest have been going on must tell upon stocks on hand, and when the new year turns, farmers will be better able to deter- mine future prospects. Viewing matters only in a sober light, the fall has been more apparent than real, as it has become difficult to find really dry English samples, while the general weight and quality of much offered so far have been both alike deplorable. But, after all, we are still much better off than Germany, where 551bs. to 561bs. this year is a common weight, and no where do we find it be. yond Cllbs., whereas numerous samples of English have been from 631bs. to 651bs. per bushel. This is why our shipments from the east coast have brought such high rates at Antwerp and elsewhere. Will they be maintained or exceeded as the season advances is an interesting ques- tion. Yet, though the present aspect is a dull one, from the causes already assigned, we do not think it can be of long continuance. The vexed question of the Franco- German war seems to get more embittered, the French apparently being as determined to fight as the Prussians are to hold possession of the country so that both con- tinue to diminish the chances of agricultural prosperity and extend the area of desolation. Africa, in half a sea- son, can also aid but little, and with the northern and southern states of Europe high priced, it will very much depend on what Russia and the United States can do to keep up stores of plenty and equable rates.
EXECUTION AT MANCHESTER.
EXECUTION AT MANCHESTER. On Monday morning, at eight o'clock, Patrick Durr, who was condemned to death at the last Manchester Assizes for the murder of his wife, was executed within the precincts of the Salford Hundred Prison, Strangeways, Manchester. The murder was of a most brutal character, and the only witness who could speak to its perpetration was the second son of the prisoner, a lad fourteen years of age. At the trial, the son in his evidence stated that the murderer and the deceased woman lived with their two sons in a court in Brighton-street, Redbank, Manchester, and on the night of the 17th of August last he was asleep in the only bedroom in the house, when he was awakened by the entrance of his father and mother. There was no light in the room but it was a clear moonlight night. The murderer and the deceased woman had been drinking. His mother sat down on the edge of the bed, and the father asked where was his shirt, and she replied that it was at the mangle. He said, It's not at the mangle I suppose it is like everything else." He went downstairs, and shortly after the son heard him shout, "Paddy, do you know where the knife is ?" And the lad proceeded to get him a knife, afterwards returning to the bedroom. The father followed in a few minutes, with a rope in his hand, which he deliberately put round the wretched woman's neck, and strangled her. As she fell to the ground, she exclaimed, God forgive you, Patsey." The murderer then left his victim, and said to the son, She's dead now, Paddy. Shall I stay here all night, or give myself up?" The boy replied, "Give yourself up, father and he at once did so. Since hi3 condemnation the murderer has been visited by his brother and son, and has daily received spiritual consolation from the prison chaplain and Mr Thomas Wright, the prison philanthropist. The murderer walked to the scaffold with a firm step, and on getting near to the drop he said, I believe my two sons are outside, and I can see them looking over the wall. Some one near remarked, "You can't," and the murderer said, I can," and then proceeded to say- Dear boys, don't fret, This is a debt To nature due. I must go to the earth Which gave me birth, And so must you." He stood quietly while the rope was adjusted, and before the bolt was drawn frequently exclaimed, Lord Jesus, have mercy on my soul." He struggled violently for a short time after the bolt was drawn. He died very re- pentant. Calcraft was the executioner.
ON THE STATE OF EUROPE.
ON THE STATE OF EUROPE. The following appeared in the Oswestry Herald in 1821: J ranee respected, Spain infected, Sweden neglected, Prussia dejected, Mischief projected, Turkey detected, Greece unprotected, Russia suspected, Mediation rejected, Austria connected, Italy disaffected, England expected To see all corrected.
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The Times is enabled to state that Mr Otway has re- signed the Under-Secretaryship for Foreign Affairs, and that he will be succeeded by Lord Enfield, M.P.; Mr Davison, M.P., Q.C., will be the new Judge Advocate- General, in the room of Sir Coluaan O'Loghlen. The Paris garrison are still very reckless in throwing their shells about. At Sevres a woman had both her legs carried away, a man had his arm blown off and his side ripped open-both French peasants. If these shells could reach Versailles, they would cause the death of their own people, men, women, and children. The soldiers could move to places of security. Where, it is asked, could the townsfolk go to ? We (Daily News) publish letters from our Special Correspondent^ at Luxemburg, describing the state of public feeling in the Duchy. The present condition of Luxemburg, our Correspondent says, is almost idyllic. Comfort is generally diffused, and poverty hardly known. Industry is very flourishing, and the agricultural resources of the country are turned to the best account. The great desire of the inhabitants is that Luxemburg should remain a neutral State. Annexation to Prussia is so much feared that many young men have, it is said, already made pre- parations for emigration, in the event of its taking place. The gigantic tunnel through the Alps for the railway connecting France and Italy will now be shortly com- pleted. The distance to be pierced was over seven miles, and the work was commenced simultaneously on either side of Mont Cenis, a colossal peak nearly 12,000 feet above the sea level. After twelve years of incessant labour, aided by the application of every applicable re- source of science and art, the two borings met on Christ- mas-day, proving the dialling to have been most accurate, and the exultation of the engineers-and workmen was expressed by loud cheers. When it is considered that during the work the men have had to be supplied with atmospheric ventilation by artificial means, this will pro- bably be reckoned amongst the mightiest achievements of engineering science. The credit is due chiefly to Italian genius.) SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY. -EIGHT PERSONS KILLED.-The following letter has been received from the general manager of the Great Northern Railway :—Sir, I regret to have to inform you that a very serious^ accident happened to the train leaving King s-cross at 4.25 p.m. to day for Peterborough. When it arrived near Bell-bar Signal-station, about two miles south of Hatfield, the tyre of one of the wheels of a break- van broke, and threw that and three other carriages off the road. Seven passengers were, I regret to say, killed, and three others were severely hurt. The wife of one of our signalmen, who was walking on the side of the line at the moment of the accident, was struck by one of the carriages, and was also killed.—I am, Sir, your faithful servant, H. Oakley, General Manager.—General Manager's Office, King's-cross, N., Dec. 26. HARRY TOCOCK, LATE FIRST '.WHIP TO SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS.—We are sorry to learn that Harry TococK, late first whip to Sir W. W. Wynn's foxhounds, who met with an accident in the hunting field through a kick from one of Sir Watkin's horses two years ago, will never again, through the serious nature of his accident, be able to ride to hounds. He was whip to Sir Watkin's hounds for nine years, six years under the well-known Mr. Walker, and three under Mr. Payne. He was known as a good whip, and capital horseman, and by his ability and perseverance in the field gained the respect of all who knew him. It is to be hoped a subscription will be set on foot by some of his friends, and be responded to by the hunting gentlemen of the country, so as to enable him to start himself in some way of business. NEWSPAPERS FOR PLACES ABROAD.—The following official notice has been issued :-The regulations relating to the registration of publications for transmission abroad at the newspaper rates have been revised and, commencing with the 1st January next, only those publications which have been accepted for registration at the General Post Office under the revised conditions will have the privilege of being forwarded at those rates. Publications not on the revised register at the General Post Office, such as magazines, private trade lists, and catalogues, cannot, after the 31st instant, be sent abroad at rates lower than those applicable to book packets it will, therefore, be in- cumbent on those who desire to transmit any periodical publications to foreign parts as newspapers, to satisfy themselves, in the first instance, that such publications have been duly registered. In any case of doubt, applica- tion can be made at the General Post Office. Newspapers sent abroad must, from and after the 31st instant, be posted within eight days from the date of publication, in- cluding the day of such publication.
WELSHPOOL.
WELSHPOOL. THE MAYOR'S BANQUET. Last evening the Mayor of Welshpool, Thos. Morris, Esq., entertained the leading county gentry, the members of the Town Council, and the principal tradesmen of the town, at a grand banquet at the Royal Oak Hotel; Covers were laid for fifty, his Worship occupying; the chair, the vice-chair being filled by Mr Edward Jones, the town clerk. The guests included the Right Hon, the Earl of Powis, Mr C. W. W. Wynn, M.P., the Rev. J. E. Hill, vicar of Welshpool, Mr T. Bowen, Capt. R; IX Pryce (Cyfronydd), Major R. D. Harrison, the Rev. R. J. Harrison (Caerhowel), Mr J. Robinson Jones (Brithdir), Capt. D. H. Mytton (Garth), Mr A. Howell, Mr Charles Howell, Capt. P. A. Beck, Mr W. Withy (Golfa), Mr Edward Jones (Clive Place), Mr T. Newilt (Powis Castle Park),. Mr Humphreys (The Rectory, Berriew), Mr Geo. Harrison, Mr Wm. Rowland, Mr Thos, Jones (Clive Place), Mr D. P. Owen, Mr John Morris (The Foundry), Mr E. M. Jones, Mr W. P. Yearsley, Mr R. Clayton, Mr W. T. Parker, Mr S. Powell, Mr E. T; Di Harrison, Dr B-arrett, Dr Morris Jones, Mr John Jones (Repository), Mr Henry Parry (Newtown), Mr John Danily (chief constable of Montgomeryshire), Mr Chas. Mytton, Mr E. Jehu, Mr G. W. Evans, Mr Harrop. (Wrexham), Mr Rogers (High-street), Mr George Morris, Sir E. H. Morris (Llwynrhedith), Mr B. Lay, and Mr Taylor (Droitwich). The banquet, which was of a most recherche character, and admirably catered for by Mr and Mrs Rowland, comprised the following m £ nu Soitp.-Turtle. Ox tail. Fish.—Turbot. Lobster sauce. Salmon. Stewed smelts. Fillets de sole. Mutton cutlets. SoiLbeise sanee. Entreis.—Oyster patties. Curry of lobster. Pork cutlet?. Tomato sauce. J ninth.—Haunch of venison. Saddle mutton. Boiled turkey and celery sauce. Ham. Calf's head. Tongue. Beef a la jardi- niere, Roast turkeys. Boiled chickens. Koast pig. Boti. -Pheasants. Partridges. Wild ducks. Plovers, &c. Etttreinets.-Apricot tourte. Trifle. Mince pies. Lemon jelly. Maraschino jelly. Vanilla cream. Blancmange. Apple pastry. Plum pudding. Victoria sandwiches. lee pudding. Desse)-t. -Grapes. Apples. Pears. Nuts. Figs. Normandy pears. Golden figs. Preserved ginger. Apricots in syrup, &c. Port, sherry, claret, Champagne, Hocheimer, and Moselle. The tables were very tastefully arranged, and were set off with a choice collection of exotic plants. The band of the Royal Montgomeryshire Militia, under the direction of Bandmaster Joseph Whittingham, was stationed in an ante-room, and performed a selection of music during the evening. The waiting arrangements were under the man- agement of Mr Morris, Shrewsbury, and were admirably carried out. The cloth having been removed, and dessert placed upon the table, The MAYOR proposed the health of the Queen, and might she live long to reign over prosperous, contented, and happy nation. (Applause.) The MAYOR proposed the health of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the other members of the Royal Family and in so doing referred to the marriage of the Princess Louise with the Marquis of Lome, remarking that Englishmen must feel proud that her Majesty had selected one of her subjects for alliance with the royal princess in preference to a foreign prince. (Applause.) The Earl of Powis said that the next toast was one which was connected with the defences of the country, a toast the importance of which all must at the present moment recognize, the Army, Navy, Volunteers, and Militia. (Applause.) In the navy they had several magnificent ironclads upon -which all the resources of science and skill had been lavished, and the navy, in its entirety, would, he believed, prove more than a match for the naval force of any other country. (Applause.) He trusted that the respective merits of turret and broadside ironclads would never result in more than the scientific controversy which was now being waged between scientific men, and that the day would be long distant when the feud should be as formidable and dreadful as that whioh was now being waged, on land, between two of the great- est European powers. (Hear, hear.) As for the army he scarcely knew how he could allude to that branch of the service. He did not think that those little regiments which could barely muster 300 men at an inspection or a review, or our battalions of artillery that had to borrow from their neighbours before they could be considered properly equipped, were satisfactory as forming part of the defences of this country, or even as military toys. (Hear, hear ) As for the strength of the army lie believed that there had been buried on French soil more Prussian soldiers, leveled by disease and the sword, than we pos- sessed in the United Kingdom. They had heard a great deal about the re-organization of the reserve forces, but he thought that it had all ended in vapid talk, except as re- garded the reduction in point of numbers. As they were aware vast reductions had been made both as regarded the army and navy, and in July last the Government, after disbanding 25,000, had found it necessary that 20,000 of these good and tried soldiers who had been so suddenly dis- banded should be recalled; that a strong effort should be made to re-enlist these old soldiers amongst the defenders of our country, and the only persons who seemed truly to understand what Mr Cardwell had meant by the organ- ization of the nationaldefences appeared to be the Emperor of Prussia and the Emperor of Russia. (Hear, and laugh- ter. ) ithe question which the nation had to solve was whether it was willing to contribute liberally towards the maintenance, on a safe, strong, and proper footing, of its army and the reserve forces, or whether the nation was prepared to become a nation of soldiers. (Hear, hear.) As regarded this question, he was prepared to adopt the views which had been expressed by the Earl of Derby, that it was best to pay the regular forces, to sustain them upon a secure and safe footing, rather than adopt the Prussian system. (Hear, hear.) Let them take their own case this night. Did they think that they would have fared so well as they had, if they had been their own cooks, if each man had toasted his own cheese ? (Hear, hear.) Could they think that in any educated family there could be a greater Impost levied than that which would take away their sons at the best part of their life as must be the case if the Prussian system were in vogue in this country? (Hear, hear.) As commercial and as family men, he thought that they would do well to hesitate before they adopted stich a principle. As regarded the militia, it was necessary that the regular army should be supplemented by such a reserve force, because in England it was not very desirable that an enormous standing army should be sustained. That branch of the service was, in his opinion, a favourite with both officers and men, no difficulty being experienced in enrolling men in the several militia regiments, of which each county boasted, or in finding efficient officers to take the command of militia regiments. He was sure that they would do honour to those men who were so ready to serve their country and their Queen, that they would drink with all heartiness and sincerity the health of the Army, Navy, Volunteers, and Reserve Forces. (Cheers.) With the toast he had the pleasure of coupling the name of Major Harrison, of the Montgomeryshire Rifle Volun- teers. (Loud cheers.) Major HARRISON having briefly responded, The MAYOR proposed the health of the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese, and the Ministers of all Denominations, coupling with the toast the name of the Rev. J. E. Hill, vicar of Welshpool, who responded. Mr T. BOWEN proposed the health of the Lord-Lieuten- ant, Lord Sudeley. (Applause.) Captain MYTTON—Educated, as I have been, a soldier, one of the first lessons which I learnt was to eschew politics, to treat them as of no regard whatever, and, as a man of peace, I am now reminded of the new sphere of life into which I have recently entered, by finding myself called upon to propose what might be fairly construed, in every gathering save the present, a political toast, viz., the health of the county and borough members of Mont- gomeryshire. (Applause.) I always look upon it as a very great comfort to have one who represents your feel- ings, political or otherwise, to have some gentleman able to act as one's mouth-piece, and as our members sit on different benches, or rather on opposite sides in the House of Commons, and are necessarily of opposite political opinions, but opponents politically only—(applause) I think that we may say that we are all represented in Par- liament in this county—(hear, hear, and laughter)—and, I may say very ably represented too. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) I cannot help saying that in my humble opinion we ought to congratulate ourselves that we hear so little about politics in Montg omeryshire; that politics have hitherto, or for a long time at all events, not been suffered to destroy the harmony which exists in this county, where we hear so little about political distinctions, and know so little about political animosities and differences. (Cheers.) I, for one, never wish to see that harmony disturbed, and that harmony and political good feeling which I am sure all are glad to see prevail is, I think, due in a great measure to the fact that we have two representatives whose political views are diametrically opposed, the county mem- ber standing up in favour of a conservative, and the borough member voting with a liberal measure, whilst both, we know, unite cordially in giving their active sup- port to all measures which will benefit that county and those boroughs which they represent, and their constitu- ents, regardless of politics. (Cheers.) I think, too, gen- tlemen, that we may honestly congratulate ourselves that our members are not garrulous members that they are not gentlemen who are inclined to get on their legs, on the least provocation, and to indulge in long talk upon subjects about which they are ignorant. (Hear, hear.) And I hope also that our members, while assisting in expediting the business of the House, will, with others, aim at what is much needed in legislature—the passing of laws which men of common-sense will be able to understand and interpret without being reduced to call in the aid of a lawyer. Without trespassing further upon your time, I give you, gentlemen, the health of our county and borough members, Mr C. W. W. Wynn and the Hon. C. R. D. Hanbury-Tracy. (Loud cheers.) Mr C. W. W. WYNN thanked the company most heartily for the gratifying manner in which they had been pleased to 'receive Captain Mytton's kind mention of his name in conjunction with the Hon. C. R. D. Hanbury- Tracy. During the eight years which he had had the honour of representing the constituency of Montgomery- shire he thought he might say that there were few members in the House who, like himself, had never been pressed' by a single note as to how he should act upon coming, votes, or censured for votes which he had given. (Hsar, heac.) This,, he thought, he might fairly consider I as a proof that his representation of the county had been faithful to the principles which he professed, and;in full accordance with the sympathies of the constituency who had returned him unopposed as their representative. He could assure them that his best endeavours would-be de- voted in the service of his constituency; he had dene the best he could for the constituency, and if they were dis- satisfied with him he was quite prepared to give up the honourable trust which they had reposed in him as their representative during a period of eight years. Since he had the pleasure of last addressing them but few events had transpired of any moment, and upon the great event which was engaging the attention of all mindS-the fearful struggle which was now devastating the continent, he had upon more than one occasion commented. He could not sit down without thanking them, not only for himself, but also on behalf of his honourable colleague, for the kind manner in which they had received the toast. In all matters connected with the county, Mr Hanbury- Tracy- and himself had always worked well together, and the one was always ready to supplement the de- ficiencies of the other, and to promote to the utmost of his ability all subjects which had in view the benefit of the constituency at large. (Cheers.) Mr Wynne continued Before sitting down J have the gratification of proposing a toast which will, I feel con- vinced, be heartily welcomed by all who are sifeting at this table, the health of our respected and worthy host, a gen- tleman who has, by the banquet of this evening, in- augurated his term of office in a manner which, I must say, is well worthy of imitation. As an old friend, I may say that we aie deeply grateful to him for reviving one of the ancient traditions -if this old corpor- ation. We, who can. look back for a period of forty years, can speak of the enormous advances which this town has made, of the great and most commendable improvements which have been introduced since it has enjoyed the ad- vantage of possessing an active municipality. I live out of the district, and therefore I am not going to say a word about the cost at which these advantages and benefits may have been purchased —(laughter)—but however that may be, I feel quite certain that tne corporation of Welshpool, under the presidency of our friend and kind host, Mr Thos. Morris, will go on in the path in which they have commenced; that in their hands the town of Welshpool will long continue the model town for all Welsh towns to copy. (Applause.) In drinking the health of our generous host, may I be permitted to express the hope that during his term of office we may see com- pleted, not perhaps the greatest, but certainly one of the greatest, most important, and most necessary of all public works in this neighbourhood- -need I tell you that I allude to the construction of a bridge over the Severn at Leighton. (Cheers.) Gentlemen, I give you with great pleasure the health of our hospitable host and worthy friend, Mr Thos. Morris, the mayor of this town. (Loud cheers, the toast being drunk with musical honours.) The MAYOR, who was greeted with loud and continued applause, said—My Lord, and gentlemen,—No doubt you have heard of the old story of the shy young maiden who was wooed by many suitors, and who, after great solicita- tion, at last accepted one, and declared that she was quite overcome by the novelty of her situation. And, gentle- men, I can assure you that I feel myself this evening very much as this young lady candidly confessed herself to feel. I feel quite overcome by the kindness which you have shewn towards my unworthy self, indeed I feel at a great loss to express, as is due, my thanks for the kind, even enthusiastic manner, in which you have received my health, so kindly proposed by the member for the county. In this important position to which I have been raised by the Corporation, I can assure you that my greatest anxiety is, not only to maintain the dignity of that posi- tion in the manner which most properly befits such an honourable position, for it is a position of which any man should feel proud -(aplila.,u -,e) -but also to do all that I possibly can to promote the interests of this old borough, and the welfare of its inhabitants. (ApfA&uso.) I say that I feel a just pride in the dignity of the office to which I have been elected, and I feel a special pride in seeing at my right hand the Earl of Powis, a nobleman to whom the borough owes a deep debt of gratitit(le-(clieers)-and on seeing myself surrounded by so many of the magistracy and chief men of this county met to do honour to the Mayor and the Corporation of Welshpool. (Cheers.) I trust, as Mr Wynn has said, that I am setting, by the proceeding of this evening at least, a precedent which may be worthily followed by my successors in office, and I hope that in succeeding years we shall see the number of guests at this board trebled at least. (Applause.) I will not refer at all to the Corporation as a body, as the members of the Town Council will form the subject of a toast to be proposed later in the evening. I thank you once again for the kind manner in which you received my health. I assure you that it gives me great pleasure to meet so many kind friends, to offer them hospitality as the Mayor of this borough, and to wish them the compliments of the seasoD, and a happy new year. (Loud cheers.) Capt. P. A. BECK proposed the health of the Oftqnty Magistrates, coupled with the name of Mr J, Rohiusoi^ Jones, who acknowledged the toasfc. The Rev. R. J. HARRiSQJf^The next toast I propose with feelings of great pleasure, knowing that it needs few words of mine to ensure it a most hearty reception. It is the health of a nobleman who is well known to all of us; he has lived svnongst us all his life, and has endeavoured to promote to the utmost of his power the interests of the many who are connected with him, and to whem this borough is greatly indebted. He is a nobleman who has endeavoured to put into practice that saying which is so commonly re-echoed at this joyous season of the year, "Peace on earth, goodwill towards men." I feel sure that no words of mine are necessary to commend the toast to your notice, so I give you, without further pre- face, the health of a nobleman whom all hold in high esteem and honour, who is universally beloved and respected, the Earl of Powis. (Loud cheers.) The Earl of Powis having responded, Mr JOHN ROBINSON JONES proposed the health of The Aldermen and Councillors of the borough of Welshpool," which was responded to by Mr BOWEN. Owing to the late hour (9 p.m.) at which the toast list was commenced-and the fact that our reporter had to leave before it was nearly completed-we are reluctantly pre- cluded from giving a detailed report of the other toasts comprised in the list, which were as follows:Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart, M.P., and the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry," proposed by Mr E. T. D. Harrison, and responded to by Captain R. D. Pryce; The Countess of Powis and the Ladies of Montgomeryshire," proposed by Captain R. D. Pryce Mr John Naylor," proposed by Mr Barrett; The Town Clerk and other Corporate officials," proposed by Major R. D. Harrison, and responded to by Mr E. Jones; The Town and Trade of Welshpool," and "Success to Agriculture," proposed by the Earl of Powis.
LLANIDLOES.
LLANIDLOES. FOOT-BALL MATCH.—On Monday a match at foot-ball came off upon a field near the town, for a wager of 93. There were fifteen competitors on each side. The day was admirably suited for the match, which consisted of three goals. The game was carried out in the best of spirits, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Lieutenant Woosnam was captain of one fifteen, and Mr Benjamin Roberts of the other. The first won easily, making three goals, while their opponents made two and a few points. The competitors afterwards spent a pleasant evening at the Volunteer Arms. DEATH OF A CHILD FROM BURNING.—On Wednesday, the 21st instant, an inquest was held at the Angel Inn, Llanidloes, by E. Hall, Esq., coroner, upon the body of Mary Ann Jones, a child four years of a<*e, the eldest daughter of Frederick Jones, gardener, residing at Glan- dwr Lodge, Great Oak-street. It appeared that on the 3rd instant the child was left alone for a short time, whilst her mother went to fetch some clothes from a drying- ground, and, on the mother's returning, she found the child crouching beside the table, her clothes on fire and herself crying. Dr Woosnam was sent for, and attended the child. She was found to be very badly burnt about the arm, neck, and shoulder. The poor child lingered till the 19th instant, when she died. The child stated that she removed the lid from a saucepan on the fire to see what it contained, when her pinafore became ignited. Verdict, Accidental death." COUNTY COURT, MONDAY, December 26.-Before W. Mills, Esq., Judge. Upon his Honour taking his seat, Mr Jenkins as the senior attorney present, addressed the Court upon the resignation of A. J. Johnes, Esq., the recent judge of the Midland Wales Circuit. Mr Jenkins observed Our late excellent judge in this court has re- signed, and I am sure it is a duty we owe to him and the public that we should express our regret at the illness which has caused Mr Johnes to resign, because we can all testify that during the long period of nearly a quarter of a century during which he presided over the courts of his circuit with the greatest satisfaction, he ever discharged his duties with care, and endeavoured to act impartially and to the best of his ability. We have only to hope that the late learned judge of this circuit may recover from his sickness and illness, which has incapacitated him from further attending to the role of duties connected with the judgeship of this circuit, that he may live long to fulfil those acts which, apart from his official duties, he tried to perform towards the public in regard to every philan- thropic movement. I am sure all around me will coincide in the expressions of regret at the circumstances which have necessitated Mr Johnes's retirement, and our best hopes and wishes for his welfare. His Honour said he would convey the kind wishes of the gentlemen practising in this court to Mr Jobnes. He (Mr Mills) had no doubt the late judge felt it to be his duty to the country, as well as to himself, to retire, which he was obliged to do on aecount of his infirmity. There were about thirty-five cases entered for hearing a few of that number were disposed of by the registrar, and several were withdrawn. Claim for the Supply of Handkerchiefs.—Edward Evans sued Edward Duckin for £1 12s., for the supply of one dozen handkerchiefs.—Defendant denied the debt; but the plaintiff said he supplied the goods to the defendant's son upon the father's representation.—Judgment for the plaintiff. Breach of Contract. -George Barrett ?. Will. Lefea ux. This was a claim for the recovery ofB50 damages sustained by the plaintiff through the defendant's neglect to perform certain repairs to a factory he occupied and rented from the plaintiff.Air Clement Jones, of Rhayader, appeared r for the plaintiff,.and Mr J. Jfenkirw for. the cle&ndani Plaintiff said he was formerly in business at Kidder- minster, and gave up business there to come to Tylwch, near Llanidloes. Owing to- the defendant's neglect, he- had been obliged to send work away to be done. He- estimated his total losses, owing to the' (defendant's negli- gence, at £ 266 but he red teed the ■claim to £ 50. Ffom the 1st of Jiine, 1868, to ths-5th of January, 1869, during which time be had done nothing, having given up business at Kidderminster, lie claimed, £ 30v or j35 a week for eighteen weeks various siaall sums formed an item of 210 expenses incurred by-having to send goods away, £4 and the supply of a new. shaft, R12; and from the 5th of January, 1869, to the present time, he estimated he lost 2150. A great portion, of the time he had been paying wa,-ej. -Cross-exainii,.etl He oiled the axle of the water-wheel and the shafting once a day.—Thomas Cal- vert, a workman in the employ of the plaintiff, said he was first employed by the plaintiff on the 8thof February, in this year. He removed- a small boarding fcr the pur- pose of saving some water,, and re-fastened it, making it more secure. He had had; to leave work repeatedly-to see after the water-wheel.-Horatio Barrett, son to the plaintiff, spoke of the bad state of the wheel, and part of the wall of the- watercourse; it was only when there was plenty of water that the wheel- sould be worked. The floodgate was washed away, and the water-course became filled with stonai, and the factory stood still for three weeks.—John Owen, millwright, said he had ex- amined the water-wheel at Tylwch. ft was not in a fit state to be worked. The cost of patting the wheel into, thorough repair would be about or £ 25.—David Dakin,.millwright and machinist, said he had been at work at Tylwch, for Mr Barrett. -Cross--exs.mined: Went to examine the water wheel and premises 04.30 Sunday, about a fortnight ago. Mr Barrett asked him to go.—Mr Jenkins: Are there any holes in the wheel ?— Witness Yes, thousands. (Loud laughter;.) It is all boleè.-John Brown, jun., builder, siid he had- examined the factory that day (Monday). He gave corroborative evidence.— Riçhard Jenkins, farmer, &c., also corroborated.—This was plaintiff's case.—Mr Thiroas, of the Foundry, Llan- idloes, said he had done some repairs and fixtures at Tylwch factory, and on Tuvsday last he inspected the property, and found all in good repair and in working order, except the water-wh^el. The pow^ of the water and the state of the machinery now were, in his (witness's), opinion, sufficient to driv, the workings.—Thos. Itamer, labourer, said he was in the habit of making water-, coursss. In the summer of 1868 he was employed by the defendant to make the- water-course at Tylwch. It was firmly made.I' ichartLi Francis said he had frequently, seen sufficient water to turn the wheel, when the wheel had been motionless,—Thomas. Bowen and David Chap- man corroborated.—John Munl&y, mining captain-, said he. had seen the water-course, and considered it sufficient for the size ot the wheel.—Thomas Morgan, factory owner, near Llanidloes, was next exanined.—John Jones, man- ager of the Cambrian Mills, N ewtown. said lie- had in- spected the main geariag at Tylwch factory,, at Mr Lefeaux's reques.t.. So far as the inside gearing was con- cerned, he thought the factory was in fair-working order. Could not say whether the wheel was in working order.— William I^efeaux, the defendant, said that a new weir that he had caused to be constructed was tampered with, and in consequence the water-course was then not so good. He had repeatedly sent men to the plaintiff's factory to. do repairs. Another person had offered to take the Tylwcli factory in its present condition, at the same rental.—Mr Jones having replied, his Honour said he should reserve judgment. He eventually gave it for plaintiff, for 21.5, with all costs.—This case lasted over five hours.
SHREWSBURY.
SHREWSBURY. THE LATE EDWARD HAYCOCK;, ESQ.—The death of Mr Haycock, at the age of eighty, is announced, and the an- nouncement will be received with regret, for the deceased gentleman was much beloved and respected. Mr Haycock made for himself a position not only in Shropshire but in the neighbouring counties of Hereford, Radnor, Mont- gomery, Cheshire, Worcester, and in counties far more remote Ma.rgran Abbey, the seat of the Lorc^-Lieutenant of GlamorganshUii, being his m js'o important work. He was articled to the leacliug t-rehiieut o £ Ivi^ <lay Sir Geoffrey Wyatt, but combined for some years buifdmg with architecture, and, as a contractor, succeeded in establishing a business which was second to none. This he gave up about five and twenty years ago, and continued to practice only as an architect. For many years in the large district over which his duties took hit-a he hfl; littlaf competition. As an evidence of his grat skill we may adduce that he obtained first prices for plana for the Bir- mingham and New Orleans Infirmaries, and that the,- magnificent bridge over the Tow>% in Cardiganshire/ which ranks third as a single arch bridge in the kingdom. was cc-n-itrnctej by him. No mw's services were ever ixt" I greater request; and, though towards the latter portion of his life he gradually withdrew himself from active pur- suits, his mental powers did not wane and but a few years ago he superintended most extensive alterations at the Salop Lunatic Asylum, and engaged in other works of importance. In IS 31 he was appointed surveyor for this county, and till 1836 he performed the duties of the office so as to give the most complete satisfaction. On his retirement in the latter year, the Finance Committee, at the October Quarter Sessions, said "they felt it their duty to notice, with their thanks, Mr Haycock's long services of upwards of thirty-two years to the county, their satisfaction with those services, and their hearty hope that he would enjoy many happy years in his retire- ment from public duties." On the appointment of Mr Haycock's successor, in January, 1867, Sir Baldwin Leighton, Bart., the chairman of the Court, paid Mr Haycock a very high compliment. The deceased gentle- man was a member of the Shrewsbury Town Council for more than thirty-four years, had most ably filled the office of Mayor, and was a most useful borough magis- trate. Among his works we Sh()!,I..1.c. to state that he was the architect of the Music Hall, the Salop T).- firmary, St. Chad's schools, &c., in Shrewsbury, and also tf the neighbouring mansions of Millichope, Onslow, Leatou Knolls, &c.
NEWTOWN.
NEWTOWN. TAKING IT COOLLY.-On Wednesday morning week, our readers will doubtless remember, the keen frost set in which still prevails, and the hills were slightly covered with snow. It appears—as the story goes —that on Tues- day evening, an old woman of eighty, who is occupied at one of the inns every market day, left for home about eleven o'clock at night, but owing to thu-darknegs-it must have been the darkness—she either lost her way or got weary of her journey. Having reached the banks of the nver Severn, she pulled off her shoes and retired to rest, where she was found next morning wrapt in peaceful slumber by a man who was passing. He roused her, and after she had replaced her shoes, she perfomwi the remainder of her journey homewards, got her br.iflBtgfc and went about her accustomed duties as if a "nigw^pk" was a usual thing with her.
LLANGOLLEN.
LLANGOLLEN. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27TH. Before Colonel Tottenham, Pia Berwyn; Captain Tottenham, Plas Berwyn; and J. Price, Esq., The Tower. Assault.-Mr John E. Evans; flenwood House, was charged by Inspector Humphreys^ jith assaulting him on the 16th inst. while in the execution of his duty in attend- ing at Llangollen Penny Readings. Defendant, who was very sorry for what he had done, was ordered to pay costs. Trespassing in Pursuit of Game.-John Jones, collier, Chirk, was charged by Samuel Powell, one of Colonel Myddelton Biddulph's keepers, with trespassing in pursuit of game. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 20s., and lis. 6d. costs; in default, one month's imprisonment. Obstructing the Highway. -Richard Jones, Glyndyfrdwy, was charged by P.C. Eady with this offence.—Defendant admitted the charge, but said that the snow was so deep that he could not get his cart away.—Ordered to pay the costs, 5s. 6d. Trespassing in Pursuit of Game.Tohn James, Penv- craig, Vroncysyllte, was charged with this offence by J. Jones, one of Colonel Myddelton Biddulph's keepers, on the 10th of December. Defendant did not appear, and was fined 40s., and costs; or two months' imprisonment, he being an old offender. -Jonah Thomas was also charged with a similar offence, he being in company with the aforementioned John James. Fined 20s. and costs, or one month's imprisonment. Drunk-ennes3. -Enoch Thomas, Geufron, was charged by P.C. Powell with being drunk on the 24th of this month in Castle-street.—The defendant, who did not appear, was ordered to pay a fine of 40s., and 8s. costs; or two months imprisonment.
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There is reason to fear that another Paris balloon has been driven out to sea.' A balloon was seen to hover over Plymouth for a short time on Saturday night. At one time it came down to within a comparatively short dis- tance over the north part of the town, but apparently from some misapprehension of their locality ballast was thrown out by its occupants, and it rose again and rapidly drifted away to the south-west. Three francs-tireurs having been hung by Baden soldiers, Colonel Bourras wrote to General Werder, at Dijon, to ask whether this was an isolated case which would not be repeated. If, he added, it became the rule, he would be obliged to resort to reprisals on the seventy prisoners who were at present in his hands. General Werder replied :—"I have given orders to investigate the case of which you apprise me. Whatever the result, I hasten to announce that similar cases will not occur, and that I shall never permit a prisoner of war to be sent to the gallows." The German regiments before Paris, though very judiciously relieved, have plenty of work. When a bat- talion is stationed at those points whence the out-post duty is carried on, each company has four days and nights out of quarters, and four days and nights in quarters. The company that is on duty at the outposts sends out its outline pickets, and furnishes its sentries along a certain front, and each man is on duty one hour, and has two hours' repose. During the winter work, however, there has been a change in that respect, and each man takes two hours' duty, and then has four hours' rest. The men of the company not on duty cook for those who are in the front, and whose position near the enemy prevents their lighting camp fires.