Weekly Mail

TERRIBLE FLOODS IN BOHEMIA. GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. The Daily JVeics Vienna correspondent, telegraph- ing on Thursday night, says:—A deluge of rain has fallen this week in Bohemia.. The destruction of praperty and crope has been incalculable. Up to this morning forty-seven corpses of persons drowned in the floods have been recovered, A large part of the harvest in Bohemia is swept nway. Numerous villages in several of the valleys have suffered terribly.

THE CHARGE OF BLASPHEMOUS LIBEL. MR. BRADLAUGH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. On Friday at the Mansion House, London (before the Lord Mayor), W. J. Ramsay, G. W. Foote, and E. W. Whittle, registered proprietor, editor, and publisher, and Charles Bradlaagh appeared upon adjourned summonses charged with having pub- lished a blasphemous libel in a newspaper called the Freethinker, Mr. Moloney conducted the pro- secution on the part of Sir Henry Tyler, M.P.; Mr. Lickfold watched the case on behalf of the defen- dant Whittle, who is a printer, earthing on busi- ness at 170, St. John-street-road; the other defen- dants conducted their own defence. The facts of the case have been fully stated.—Mr. Lickfold applied that the case might be withdrawn against the defen"mt Whittle, who was merely the printer, and who knew nothing whatever of the articles or the contents of the paper complained of. He was quite willing to undertake that he would not inter- fere any further with the printing of the paper. The charge against him was accordingly with- drawn, and all the other defendants were ulti- mately committed for trial.

CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER AGAINST A NOBLEMAN. At the Shropshire Assizes on Friday Lord Justice Bowen drew the attention of the grand jury to the charge against the HOD. George Hill-Trevor, brother of Lord Hill-Trevor, for having by neglect, as munigef of Ifton's Heath Colliery, caused the death of Joseph Kvnaston, who descended the pit, when the roof fell and killed him. At the prelimi- nary inquiry the jury returned a verdict of man- slaughter against the Hon. George Hill-Trevor and John Williyns, but at the magisterial inquiry the case was dismissed. On Friday the grand jury re- turned a true bill against both the accused for the offence imputed. The case caused great interest as to the responsibility of mine managers.

NANTYGLO TIN-PLATE COMPANY. PUBLIC EXAMINATION OF THE BANKRUPTS. EXTRAORDINARY DISCLOSURES. At Tredegar on Thursday Judge Herbert held a Bitting of the county court for the public exami- nation of the bankrupts, Ebenezer Gething and William Gething, trading as the "Nantyglo Tin- plate Company," and carrying on business at the Lion Iron and Tin-plate Works, Nantyglo, and for hearing a motion to set aside the proofs of Mr. Howell Thomas, of Neath, solicitor, against the estate for upwards of £5.000. Mr. Gwillym James, Merthyr. appeared forthe bankrupts, Mr. Plewsfor the trustee (Mr. W. H. Rees, of Neath) and for Mr. Howell Thomas. Mr. Robinson Smith, of Swansea, appeared on behalf of the creditors and in support of the motion. William Gething, examined by Mr. Smith, said he purchased the Lion Tin-plate Works from Howell Thomas in July or August, 1881. He agreed to give £6.000. He did not pay a penny then. Thomas agreed to give him time to pay. There was nothing to be paid the iirst year. The £6.000 was secured by mortgage. The assignment was dated the 6th of August, 1881. The mort- gage is dated the 8th of August, 1881. The property was subiect to second mortgages of £ 3,000 and £2,130 9s. 5d the balance of JE889 10s. 4d. was to go to Thomas. Thomas wrote him a letter on the 8th of August, 1881. The letter was as follows :— Neath, August 6, 1881.-DearSirs,-TheLion Tin-plarte Works.-As requested by you, I consent to accept the tint year's interest due from you under these mortgages ,t the end or expiration of the first year. and not quar- terly; to accept repayment of the principal in instal- ment8 of £ 500; to make you advances as requested to the end of the year. Not to register the mortgage. Yours truly, H* Thomas.—Messrs Ebenezer Gething, William Gething.—P.5.—1 also agree as desired by you to give you the use of my present office to the end of whis year. He entered upon the premises and went on manufacturing tin-plates. He never received pay- ments of any money due to the concern. All buying and selling was done by Elt and Thomas, at Neath, and they kept the money. They used to send cheques up to them to be signed, and they sent them back again. The banking account was kept at Neath. They were in business from the 6th of August, 1881, to the 19th of April, 1882. Thought Thomas and Elt would have received be- tween these dates about £18,000 for goods sold. Their total debts excluding Thomas's claim was £6,000. The wages were always paid by Elt, who brought the money from Neath. They received £5 fortnightly each. Signed no cheques themselves for wages. Did not know Elt before they bought these works. Elt was in Thomas's employ at the time they bought the works. Did not know anything of what had become of the £18,000. Only a few of the first creditors were paid. They worked their business at a profit. Thomas admitted this to him, but Mud that the money had been applied to pay his iwn debts. Never saw a schedule of these debts, Jmd did not know what they were. In March last they first noticed a falling off in their supplies of iron, and he asked Thomas the reason the goods did not come in. Thomas said the money had gone to pay their debts, and he (the witness) asked Him what debts. He replied that they had promised to pay his (Thomas's) debts. He (witness) said ;h»t he must be a baby six months old to tove done such a thing. Thomas repre- sented that the works before he took them made a profit of JE139 the previous three months. When he bought the works there was no solicitor engaged, but Thomas and he pre- pared all the deeds. Thomas said that they would gave the costs of another solicitor if they would let him do the business. No books were shown to him (the witness), and he never undertook to pay Thomas's debts. The Judge This assignment looks like a sham. (^YA^EJAUUIUED bv Mr. Plewa.' RaA ment of liabilit^shown to him beforf*executing I the assignment.. | An account book was here placed before Gething, but he denied having seen it before. The witness was asked to look at it, and he replied that he could not understand it if he did, and Thomas knew that quite well. No account such as shown in the book was ever made out for him by Elt. His (witness's) son was with him. His son did not examine the books. There was not a word about the debts. The witness here exclaimed What debts were there to be when the works were paying?" He took the works as they stood. He went over the things in the works. He did not value them. There were no debts due to the works. Elt drew him in at Clyne as he had done here. He knew nothing of Elt being ap- pointed arbitrator for him. He gave authority to Elt to endorse bills and draw cheques. He did the business of the works, and his son the office. He did not go to the bank to open an account. Could not say who did. The account which the witness was examined upon showed liabilities £10,000 and assets JE83, as the result of Thomas's trading between the 10th of October, 1880, to the 31st of July, 1881. The Judge (fo Mr. Plews): When do you say, Mr. Plews, that the bankrupts agreed to pay Thomas's debts ? Was it in writing ? Mr. Plews said the arrangement was contempo- raneous with the sale of the works. The Judge, after reading the assignment, said it was quite clear the bankrupts did not thereby undertake to pay Thomas's debts, and, unless the arrangement spoken of by Mr. Plews was in writing, it was no good. In answer to the Judge, the witness said he had not a penny of capital to put in the works. Examined by Mr. Plews: They paid Elt 15s. per week Thomas was to pay 15s., and they (Gethings) 15s. By the Judge: Thomas knew I was illiterate. By Mr. Smith: Never saw the books produced until to-day. Thomas held the leases of his (fhe witness's) property, which he valued at JE700 to j6800. The rents were received by Thomas. Thomas asked him to shut himself in the house from his creditors, and promised that he would sell the works for £10.000. and give him (witness) £4.000, and pay himself £6,000. An account was here put in showing that the bankrupts' moneys had been devoted to paying the £3.100 to creditors for the old concern. Thomas asked him to con- sent to the appointment of Elt, which he did. Similar evidence having been given by William Gething, jun., The Judge said the bankrupts might pass, re- marking at the same time that these unfortunate men appeared to have been mere dummies." The hearing of the motion to set aside Thomas' proofs anà to remove the committee of inspection was then proceeded with and adjourned for a month.

SWANSEA BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THE BOARD AND HABITUAL DRUNKARDS. The weekly meeting of the Swansea Board of Guardians was held at the Union Workhouse, on Thursday, Mr. E. Bath presiding. There was a full attendance of members, no doubt on account of a motion which was on the agenda in respect to habitual drunkards. It will be remembered that at a previous meeting of the board a communica- tion was read from the Habitual Drunkards' Committee of the British Medical Association, suggesting the detention of habitual drunkards either in workhouses or some special estab- lishments set apart for such purposes, with a view to reforming such unfortunate beings. Upon that the Rev. Canon Richards gave notice of a motion on the subject.—Canon Richards now moved, That this board concur with the Habitual Drunkards' Committee of the British Medical Association, and is in favour of the Legislature conferring on boards of guardians discretionary powers for the detention of habitual drunkards who may be paupers, and of payment for the Mme. with a view to their effectual cure."— Dr. Rawlings seconded the motion. — Mr. M. B. Williams said it was most desirable and important that there should be legitimate means for diminishing drunkenness, which was so great a curse to humanity. He, however, opposed the resolution on the ground that it was an inter- ference with liberty, in which case he should con- sider the cure worse than the disease.—Mr. Free- man supported the resolution, which he said they ought to adopt.—Mr. Roberts spoke in favour of the resolution.—Mr. P. Rogers said a great deal could be done towards reforming habitual drunkards by moral suasion.—The Chairman, in supporting the motion, had a difficulty to know where the line was to be drawn.—The resolution was put to the meeting and carried; eighteen voted for and two against, the dissentients being Messrs. M. B. Williams and R. Richards (county magistrates). There was no other business of im- portance.

AMUSING SCENE AT PENTRE. AN EDITOR ON FIRE. "Morion writes:—A rare scene was witnessed on Friday afternoon at the meeting of the Ystrady- fodwg Board of Health, Pentre. The scene was of such a character that all present, including the venerable and keen-witted chairman (Mr. John Davies, Brynfedwen) jumped from their seats with almost as much alacrity as if Arabi had sent a shell crashing into the room. The members were quietly discussing questions of local interest, and the ready writers were plying their nimble pens, when suddenly Mr. M'Lucas, th? editor of a local print, was seen literally enveloped in dense smoke. With a subdued shriek and clapping both hands tightly against his coat-tails, the unfortunate gentleman bounded to his feet, kicking his chuir over as he did so, at the same time ejaculating a Latin quotation, which, in the excitement, I failed to catch. The chairman, who is a stnct Baptist, did not call for water, but, like all the rest, was on his legs, vociferating, "Mce'r dyn ar dán!" (the man is on fire). Another inquired eagerly, "Where? —what part of him?" Meanwhile the sufferer danced about, as Falstaff did when he offered to caper with any one for a thousand marks," provided that one would lend him the money." At this moment tiny flames were seen creeping from under the tail of Mr. M'Lucas's coat, but the extent of the burns suffered by that gentle- man did not tran=pire. The lire was soon got under, and it was afterwards ascertained—but principally by the strong smell of brimstone which nlled the council chamber of the Ystrady- fodwg "authority "—that the unfortunate gentle- man had ignited, by sitting upon it, a box of matches which, strange to say, he carried in one of his coat tail pockets. The laughter was both loud and long. but the suffering gentleman con- tinued as grave as if the habits of a Salamander were his every-day custom.

TRAVELLING WITHOUT A TICKET. A FARMER CONVICTED AT NEATII. At the Guildhall, Xeath, on Friday (before Messrs. David Davies, mayor, and J. H. Rowland, ex-mayor), Reuben Jenkins, of Nash, Mon., described as a fanner and cattle dealer, was charged with travelling on the Great Western Railway without a ticket, and intending to defraud the company of his fare.—It appeared from the evidence ot Frederick Pearce, a member of the Flying Squadron, that on the 22nd of May defen- dant was in a third-class carriage at Neath Station. He produced a return half-ticket dated the 1st of May. As the journey professed to be the forward one defendant was asked to produce the other half, but he said that was at Newport. A telegram was sent to Newport to collect the ticket when defen- dant arrived, and this was done by Mr. John Crews, the ticket collector. Inquiries were subsequently made, when it transpired defendant had booked from Waterford on the 1st of May, and had de- livered up the forward half of his ticket, and the same was received at the audit office of the Great Western Railway Company, Paddington, on the 85th of May, and then destroyed. After hearing the evidence the Bench imposed a fine of 40s. and costs on defendant, which amounted to upwards of £4. Mr. Wyndham Lawrence prosecuted.

GARDEN PARTY AT MAINDIFF COURT. On Thursday last Mr. and Mrs. Crawshay Bailey invited their local tenants and their families to a garden party at Maindiff Court, and there was a large attendance. The day cleared up gloriously fine, and the beautifully-kept ornamental grounds at Maindiff presented a grand appearance. The visitors began to arrive about four o'clock in the afternoon, and were welcomed bv Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and the Misses Bailey, who, with a number of ladies and gentlemen, made themselves at home among the farmers and their wives, with their sons and daughters, for the rest of the day. All were told that the grounds, gardens, and the house were thrown open for inspection, and that re- freshments of all kinds were obtainable ad libitum, from champagne to tea or coffee, and custards to bread and butter, in a large' marquee in the shrubbery, presided over by Mrs. Tucker, of the Greyhound Hotel. The flower gardens at Maindiff this year present an exceed. ingly brilliant appearance, and the visitors were afforded a rich treat in passing through the con- servatories, vinery, greenhouses, peachhouse, pine stores, melon-houses, extensive shrubberies, model kitchen garden, &c. At six o'clock about 200 sat down to a cham- pagne luncheon on the lawn, Mrs. Tucker, of the Greyhound Hotel, being the caterer. Two mar- quees were called into requisition. Mrs. Crawshay Bailey, accompanied by Mrs. Partridge, Llanddewi, and other ladies, presided in one marquee, and Mr. Bailey, supported by the Rev. Theophilus Rees (Pentyrch), Dr. and Mrs. Smythe, Captain Snead, Mr. George Homfray, the Misses Bailey, Mr. Joseph Partridge, &c., presided in the other. Ample justice having been done to the luxurious spread, Mr. BAILEY said he had only one toast to pro- pose, and that was one which was never forgotten at any assemblage of loyal Englishmen-It The Health of her Majesty the Queen"—long might she live. The toast was duly honoured. Mr. THOMAS DEW, Hanvetherine, said he was called upon by his fellow-tenants to propose, the health of their worthy landlord. (Prolonged ap- plause and cheering.) He was sorrv that the duty of proposing the toast was not placed in abler hands, but if be possessed all the eloquence ot Mr. John Bright or Mr. Gladstone, he would not be able to raise the kind and noble-hearted squire in the already enthusiastic estimation of his tenants, friends, and neighbours. (Loud applause.) He begged to propose The Health of Mr. and Mrs. and the Misses Bailey." The toast was received in the most enthusiastic manner with musical honours and three times three. Mr. BAILEX, ia response, thanked them for their kind expressions of good will and the hearty" manner with which they drank the toast of his health lIe assured them that it gave himself and family the greatest pleasure in entertaining his tenants at Maindiff. (Applause.) The Breconshire Battalion Band and the Maindiff Court Drum and Fife Band played in the grounds alternately during the whole time and as the sun was setting over the mountains dancing was com- menced on the lawn, Mr. and Miss Bailey leading off. Dancing was kept up till nightfall, when four of the tenants took the arm chair out of the marquee and, sitting the squire in it, carried him down the grounds into the house amidst tremendous cheering.

SHOCKING TRAGEDY AT MANCHESTER. IMMORALITY AND ITS END. The Press Association Manchester correspon- dent telegraphed on Thursday nightA shocking affair took place in this city this evening, culmi- nating in the death of two persons, and endanger- ing that of another. A solicitor's clerk named Foyle Newly had for some weeks been living with a young woman named Ada Howard, at Chorlton-on-Medlock. Latterly a man named Bellhouse had paid attention to the girl, and Newly became exasperated. This evening he entered the house and shot the woman dead. Afterwards he fired ineffectually at the servant, and finally shot himself dead on the spot.

SWANSEA CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB. FIRST HALF-YEARLY MEETING. The first half-yearly meeting of the Swansea Constitutional Club took place on Wednesday evening, at the club premises, Castle Buildings, Wind-street, Swansea. Mr. Charles Bath, the pre- sident of the club, presided. The Chairman having formally opened the meeting, Mr. J. C. Manning, the hon. sec. of the club, read the com- mittee's report, which was as follows :— Committee's Report, June 30, 1882,-In presenting their first half-yearly report to the memhen, your cummittee feel that they have a legitimate right to congratulate the club on the success which has attended this the first effort to estahlish such a social and political insti- tution in Swansea, and also on the change in political feeling in the borough whicl1 such success practically implies. The club opened on the 2nd of January last. since which date 580 members have paid their subscrip- tions, the number of members enrolled being 667. The first cause of anxiety to the committee was the forma- tion expenses. In this matter they were assisted by a donation of J620 by the Right Hon. the Earl of Jersey £20 by Mr. J. T. D. Llewelyn, of Pen!lergare; aa I £5 5s. by our president, Mr. Charles Bath. The Earl of Jersey also gave his name for an annual subscription oi £ 5, and Mr. Bath for an annnal subscription of £ 3 3s. The vice-presidents (numbering fourteen) also paid a subscription of £2 2s. each. These sums being paid in advance, together with the subscriptions of members (which latter, we may state, came forward promptly and liberally with their advance payments), enabled your committee to provide the necessary outfit for the club, and to place It on the sound financial footing which the statements of accounts pre- sented herewith will show. A short time ago circumstances arose which rendered it likely that other club premises would have to be pro- vided than those now occupied by the members. This, however, is not now imminent, the committee being in* negotiation with the owners of the property, by which they hope to come to an arrangement, giving the club an appreciable extension of room in the rear of, and leading out from, the premises at present occupied. There would then be a spacious hall for the general pur- poses of the club, a large billiard-room either under or over it. the present billiard-room to be used as a reading- room. The premises would then be ample for the grow- ing requirements of the club, and manvohjections would be obviated which now obtrude themselves, but which the committee have regretfully found themselves power- less to prevent. The rules and by-laws of the club have not yet been printed in pamphlet form, owing to the necessity for making a considerable alteration in their frame work and construction, and the inability of the committee to do this without the sanction of a general meeting. These alterations are necessitated from the fact that when the club was first started the committee placed themselves in communication with the registrar of friendly societies, with the view of enrolling the institution in accordance with the Friendly Societies Act. It was sub- sequently found, however, to be quite unnecessary to so enroll the club, and that to be hampered by such re- strictions which such registration entailed would be a useless embargo on the operations of the institution— more especially from its political aspect,. The rules, therefore, being partly framed for registration, and so passed by a general meeting, have not yet been printed in permanent pamphlet form, and for "the reasons here- tofore stated. Tour committee would consequently recommex¡4 the appointment of a sub-comn1ittee to re- arrange the rules without in any way altering their vitality, with power to get them printed without any further delay, and circulated among the members. Yourcovimittee have hact under theirconsi lerarion the desirability of making the political organisation of the club as perfect as possible. Before, however, this can be done as they feel it ought to re done, a separate and distinct fund will have to be formed for the purpose. Tirey recommend that a political organisation committee be appointed at this meeting to *3t in conjunction with the general committee of management, with instruc- tionsto take steps to draw up a prospectus, showing what is proposed to be done, to he submitted to the leading Conservatives of the district, with the view of raising the necessary funds for placing the political machinery of the club in ascomplete a state as possible fn the carry- ing out of the political objects for which it was estab- lished. The committee of management appointerl at the first general meeting to hold office till the 30th of June now retire, but are eligible für re-election. After this election six out of the twelve elected committee-men will retire hy rotation. The whole cf the officer" remain in office till the end of the year. The death of fhe late Dr. Pratt, who dil gC0d service in the formation of the club and took a very Rct.iveintercst in its welfare, causes a vacancy in the list of \rustet>s. which will bave to be filled up. In conclusion, your committee again congrarulate the members of the club on the success which has attended the IJU\7Cment. There is evidently a growing feeling of Conserv atism, not only in this àistTid. but throughout the United Kingdom, and it should BE for those holding kindred views to foster and fan in to a Itame of lIIore active vitality the political tendencies of the time. Now that the first anxiety as to the success- ful formation has been got over in reference to the club, and the institution may be said to require only careful management to secure its continued success, greater attention can be bestowed upon the more directly political bearings of the movement; and the committée are sanguine enongh to lelieve that. should occasion arrive to require united effort the cln1) could make its influence felt to the advantage of the cause of Conser- vatism, and in the substantial further" lice (1f any political effort which might be put forth in that direc- tion. deferring to the delivery of political addresses in con- nection with the club, your committee have pleasure in announcing that the Hon. Mr. Cecil Raikes, M.P., has consented to visit Swansea on the 16th of October next for the purpose of delivering an a Ulress to the members of the elub. Mr. Raikes's visit will form the opening of a winter series uf political lectures, which the committee betievewiti be of benefit in the dissemination of Con- servative views and opinions, and in the furtherance of Conservatism in the district. The statement of accounts for the half-year show# the receipts to be: To subscriptions and donations, £143 16s. 4d.; billiards, £37 15s. Id.; refreshments, J6152 19s. ljd.; total, £ 384-10s. 6J-d. Expenditure: Bv furniture, bar fittings, &c. £4919", 9d.; billiard tables, &c., £ 93 14s. 9d.; refreshments, £ 103 2s. 2d.; printing, advertising, postage, stationery, &c., £13 17s. 6 £ d.; news- papers, periodicals, &c., £15 7s. 10d.; rent. £26 gas, JE12 lis. 101.; instalments on purchase of piano, j610 10s.; steward's wages, JE33 15s.; sub- scription to National Union, £115., sundries, &c., JE19 10s. 8d.; total, £334 10s. 6}d. The accounts have been examined by Edgar Baker and Robert William Ford, and proved correct. A statement of assets and liabilities of the club was also read, showing a balance in favour of the club of £150. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting.

LOCAL MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. The London Gazette of Friday night contains the following announcements :— War Office, Pall Mall, July 21. MILITIA INFANTRY. 4th Battalion the South Wales Borderers:—Ray- mond Sudeley Webber, gentleman, to be lieutenant; dated 22nd inst. VOLUNTEER RIFLES. 2nd Glamorgan:—The undermentioned lieu- tenants to be captains: Timothy Evans, dated 22nd inst.; James Austin Yorke, dated 22nd inst.; John Craig, dated 22nd inst. The undermentioned gentlemen to be lieutenants: William Morgan Kemp, dated 22nd inst.; Daniel Robert Jones, dated 22nd inst.; David Thomas Jenkins, dated 22nd inst. Captain Charles Henry Somerset Butler, 2nd Battalion Welsh Regiment, to be second adjutant; dated the 27th inst. 1st Monmouthshire:—The appointment of Lieu- tenant H. H. Clay is ante-dated to the 27th of June last. 1st Pembrokeshire.—Lieutenant Richard Thomas Robert Williams to be captain; dated the 22nd inst.

DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT OF SWANSEA. A Swansea contemporary says:—We have to announce the death of another old Swansea resi- dent, who a few days ago was quite a household word amongst us. We refer to Mr. Matthew Moggridge, who expired on the 14th inst. at Bina Gardens, S.W., aged 78,within two days of his 79th birthday. Mr. Moggridge married a daughter of the late Mr. Lewis Weston Dillwyn, once M.P. for Glamorgan, and was brother-in-law to Mr. John Dillwyn Llewelyn, of Penllergare, and the present hon. member for Swansea, Mr. Lewis Llewelyn Dillwyn. Mr. Moggridge lived for some years at Nelson-terrace, Swansea, in the house now occu- pied by the Ladies' Training College, and after- wards at The Laurels, Mount Pleasant. He was a justice of the peace for the counties of Mon- mouth and Glamorgan, and at one time took a warm interest in the magisterial and sessional business of both counties, especially in the latter, where he acted as one of the visiting magis- trates to Swansea Gaol. He became a member of the Swansea Town Council soon after the passing of the Municipal Corporations Reform Act; and shortly afterwards he filled the office of mayor of the borough. This was about the period of the agitation for the repeal of the Corn Laws, and con- siderable dissatisfaction was caused by his refusing to grant the use of the Guildhall and to convene public meetings in the evenings, to enable the working men to attend to discuss the questions of the day. Although an advanced Liberal in poli- tics, he was strongly opposed to the Chartist propa- ganda which was so rife in Monmouthshire and in the Principality in those days. He was an ardent votary-of science, and an enthusiastic antiquarian. In his day the discovery of the bone caves of Gower excited much attention among pre-historic in- quirers, from their bearing upon the question of the antiquity of man. With Dr. Buckland Mr Lewis Weston Dillwyn, Colonel Wood, Mr. Bensonj Mr. John Gwyn Jeffreys, and others, Mr Mog- gridge took a deep interest in the exploration of the Gower Caves; ana the result of their investi- gations is now to be found in the palseontological collection in the Roval Institution Museum Swansea. Mr. Moggridge's observations on Bacon Hole displayed much research, and, at the time excited considerable attention in geological circles' In conjunction with the late Mr. George Grant Francis and other kindred local savants, Mr. Moggridge was one of the founders of the Royal Institution of South Wales. He filled the office of president for two years, and was a vice-president up I to the time of his decease. In the Masonic world Mr. Moggridge was a shining light. He filled some 01 the highest offices connected with the craft; and during the annual outings of the brethren, his archselogical and topographical knowledge was placed at their disposal, and often afforded them a treat, both intellectual and gastronomic. In his palmy days, Mr. Moggridge was well known as one of our keenest sportsmen. He was an excellent shot, whilst his staying and pedestrian powers across country were proverbial in the county. The great volunteer movement met with his cordial ap- proval. He was amongst the first to join Colonel Dillwyn's corps, as a private, and afterwards re- ceived his captaincy. For some time past the deceased gentleman had resided at Mentone, having removed there for the benefit of the health of certain members of his family.

CRICKET. YORKSHIRE V. AUSTRALIANS. At Bradford, on Wednesday, the Australians beat Yorkshire by 47 runs. Overnight the county team had been left with ten wickets to fall, and 121 runs to get to win. As it turned out, bright sunshine made the wicket difficult, and the task proved too heavy. The Austra- lians fielded splendidly, bar one mistake, which cost three runs, and Boyle bowled wonderfully well. The result would have been closer but for an error of judg- ment on the part of Emmett, which cost Hawke his wicket. The Cambridge batsman played with great coolness and nerve for his 27, but of the other ten men only Bates and Grimshaw reached double figures. There was a very fair attendance, considering that the match ended soon after two o'clock, and during the three days it was estimated that over 20,000 people visited the ground. SOUTH WALES CHALLENGE CUP. CARDIFF V. CADOXTOX.—This match was played at Swansea on Thursday in fine weather. Cardiff only made 52, L. Jenkins, L. Kempthorne, and Clarke bowl- ing with great effect. When Cadoxton (Neath) went to the wickets H. Kempthorne and G. P. Lewis nearly knocked the runs off, Young, the thtrd man, making the winning hit on the first innings at ten minutes to three. Appended is the score:- CARDIFF. First Innings. Second Innings. Sir J. Spearman, b O. Clarke 11 c and b L. Jenkins 2 C. Spearman, b L. Jenkins. 0 LBW, b L. Jenkins 2 A. E. Davirl,c A. Kempthorne, b L. Kempthorne 2 h w, b Jenkins 0 A. W. Morris, c L. Jenkins, b S. Clarke 19 c Young, b Kemp- thorne 0 T. E. Lewis, b L. Jenkins. 7 b Jenkins 5 A. W, Willis, c G. P. Lewis, b L. Jenkins 7 notant. 21 C. D. Spencer, h w, b L. Jen- kins 0 J. D. Evans,c H. Ke-pthorne, b L. Jenkins 0 H. Jones, c A. Kempthorne,B Clarke 0 c G. P. T>wls, b T,. Jenkins 0 D. E. Jones, not out 6 c L. Jenkins, b Kempthorne 3 A. H. Keatch, b L. Kemp- thorne 0 b Jenkins 1 Extras 0 Extras 0 Total. 52 Total 34 NHATH. A. E. Kempthorne, c Jones, b Morris 21 G. P. Lewis, c Morris, b A. W. Willis 70 H. Kempthorne, 1 b w, B Morris 4 L. Kempthorne, b Keatch 0 H. Young, I b w, b Morris 11 L. Jenkins, b Morris 11 Dr. Whittington, c Morris, b Jones 15 J. E. Moore, b A. W. Witlis. 0 E. Thomas, c T. Lewis, b Jones 1 S. Clarke, not out 0 G. F. Peters, I b w, b D. E. Jones. 9 Extra. 4 Total 146

LOCAL PATENTS. This List of Patents is specially compiled for the Western Mail by Messrs. Des Vceux and Colton, Patent Solicitors And Engineers, 32, Southampton-buildings, London, W.C., and 17, Fern-terrace, Swansea. of whom all information, including pamphlets of instructions, may be obtained. APPLICATIOY. Jabez Mullins Haime, of Cardiff Improvements in brake gear ior use on railway wagons. JTOTRCE TO PROCKED. William T. Lewis, C.E., of Aberdare, and W. H. Massey, of Henley-on-Thames, engineer: Improve- ments in automatic gear for the prevention of over- winding. PATENT SEALED. Joseph Heald, of Cardiff: Improvements in brake blocks or shoes for railway vehicles.

PATENT ON WHICH THE THIRD YEAR'S STAMP DUTY OF JB50 HAS BKEN PAID. 2839.—William E. A. Hartmann, of Trafalgar-terrace, Swansea: Improvements in the manufacture of stil- phuric acid. Dated July 11, 1879.

COUNTY COURTS. PONTYPRIDD.—(Before Mr.B. T. Williams,Q.C.) —A Jury Ckte.—Mr. John Cormell, iron merchant, Cheltenham, sued Mr. Herbert Lloyd, builder, Ystrad, for the sum of £ 42 5s., being the balance alleged to be due for goods sold and delivered. Mr. David Rosser appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. W. Williams for the defendant. The pl. intiff (by his traveller, Mr. Wood) sold to the defendant certain gates and railings, to be used in the construction of school board premises in the Rhondda Valley. The railings were charged at the rate of 14s. per yard, and the gates Y,5 each. The defendant, however, declared that the prices given to him by the traveller were 7s. 9d. per yard for the railings, and 52s. 6d.each for the gates, and he, by his solicitor, handed to the judge a circular from Messrs. M'Dougal, wholesale iron merchants, Glasgow, from whom the plaintiff had bought the articles which lie had supplied to the defendant. And it was submitted that the circular specified correctly the prices the plaintiff had paid for them to the wholesale dealers. How the circular came into the possession of the defendant did not transpire, but the consequence was that the defendant refused to pay anything beyond the prices on the trade circular. It was pointed out that Mr. Wood, the traveller, had, during the same journey, sold similar articles to Messrs. Morgan and Jones, Penygraig, for 14s. per yard and £ 5 per gate, and it was submitted that he was not likely to have sold similar goods to two distinct contractors, living in the same neighbour- hood, at different prices. His honour characterised the circular as an "extraordinary document." The jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff for the full amount claimed. NEWPORT.—(Before Mr. J. M. TTerberf)— As to rrivs Pledj<ijig their Husband*' Credit.—His Honour had before him several cases in which a travelling draper sued for goods supplied to wives. One defendant was a sailor, who said he left his wife £1 a week to find herself, and told her not to run into debt. In another case the husband said his wife left him on the 27th of May last. Before that he allowed her ;£;1 a week to keep the house, and he paid for his own clothes. His Honour said the law was quite clear that no wife could pledge her husband's credit without his authority. Action on a Bill of Exchange, — William Shout, iron- founder, Darlington, v. John A. Everett, ironfounder, Newport; William West, ironfounder, Darlington and Ambrose Everett, park keeper to Lord Tredegar.—Mr. A. H. Oliver appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bailhache for the defendants. John Everett and William West were partners at Newport for a time, and in December last the part- nership was dissolved by mutual consent. A bill of exchange for jE51 5s. was drawn by West, en- dorsed by Shout, and accepted by John Everett. Ambrose Everett was surety for John Everett. On the 26th of June last the bill was presented for payment by a clerk of the plaintiff's solicitor, at the local branch of the Bristol and West of England Bank, but it was not met. Notice was sent to Ambrose Everett that the bill was dishonoured. Mr. Bailhache submitted that, with regard to Ambrose Everett,there should be a nonsuit, because the action was commenced before he received notice that the bill had been dis- honoured. Then as to John Everett and West, their liability had not been proved. His Honour gave judgment" for JE50 and costs against John Everett and West; and a nonsuit against Ambrose Everett, with liberty to sue again. Liability of Tenants for Local Rates.-Phillips v. Foster.-This was an action by Mrs. Eliza Phillips to recover 10s., part of a general district rate due from the de- fendant, a master mariner, who had lived in one of her houses. The question was as to his liability, he being a monthly tenant. His Honour reserved judgment. Motion in Bankruptcy.-Mr. Dauncey moved for an injunction to restrain the sheriff from selling goods belongingto Mrs. Jane Gwatkin, of Newport, in liquidation. An order was granted. Outfitter and Boarding-house Keeper.—Moses v. Warn- ken.—Mr. Tomlinson appeared for the plaintiff, an outfitter in Commercial-road, Newport; Mr. Parker appeared for the defendant, who is a boarding- house keeper at Pill. The plaintiff claimed the sum of f5 2s. for money lent, which was admitted. Defendant had a counter claim, amounting to JE10 17s., which was made up of three items. Defendant, in his examination, said for several years he had been in the habit of taking sailors who boarded at his house to the plaintiff to get supplies of clothing. Plaintiff agreed to allow him 2s. in the JE for all trade of that kind, and on that commission account he claimed £8 12s. He also claimed jEl 10s. for putting up a shed, and 15s. for repairs at the shop. The plaintiff, in his answer to the counter claim, said he always paid the defendant commission at the time goods were paid for and as to the shed and repairs he said the defendant did the work in return for his (plaintiff's) kindness in bailing him out when he was committed for trial at the quarter sessions. His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff's claim, less 15s., that is for Y,4 7s., and costs. A French Teacher's Claim.-Sieverdin v. Foster.—This was a claim for 24s. for eight lessons in French and 3s. for books, supplied to a law student. The defence was that plaintiff agreed to give lessons at the rate of Is. 6d. each, and he (defendant) was not able to take more than three, for which he had paid 4s. 6d. into court, as well as Is. 6d. for a book. His Honour gave judgment for 7s., including the 6s. paid into court. NEWNHAM.-(Before his Honour Judge Sum. ner.)-Lydney and Wigpool Iron Ore Compajiy v. Timothy Trigg, a collierv proprietor, of Drybrook. -This was an action'to recover X6 8s. 8d. in respect to truck hire, and costs for repairs. Mr. Robinson appeared for plaintiffs and Mr. Whatley defended. The action was before the court a long time, the main question being that of liability for the repairs to the truck. His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff with costs. BRIDGEND.-(Before Judge Williams.)—Lennox v. Maddocks.—The plaintiff and defendant are farmers in the parish of Llangynwyd, and the claim was for £ 10 odd for sheep trespass. Mr. W. R. Randall appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. T. Stockwood, jun., for the defendant. Judgment was given for £2 with costs of witnesses and advo- cate. Traherne v.Parkinson.—This was an action for ejectment in which Mr. Blosse appeared for the plaintiff. His Honour decided that proper notice had not been given and nonsuited the plaintiff. Williams v. Edwards. — The plain- tiff, a grocer at Bridgend, claimed £ 10 Os. 2d. from a signalman named Charles Edwards. Mr. T. Stockwood, jun., appeared for the plaintiff The defendant disputed some of the payments, and produced a book, from which it appeared that L2 16s. had been credited as 163.-His Honour, after examining the book with a magnifying glass, said he had no doubt that the figure 2 had been filled in afterwards, and that the defendant's wife, in swearing that L2 16s. had been paid, had com- mitted perjury. He made an order for the pay- ment of the whole amount by monthly instalments of 6s.

I THE TREDEGAR RIOTS. I COMMITTAL OF THE PRISONERS. The magisterial investigation was resumed for the fourth time and concluded on Monday, at the Tredegar police-court, before Captain E. D. Williams, Dr. J. D. James, and Mr. Edmund Thomas. The prisoners arrived from Usk by the train due at ten o'clock, in charge of the gaol officials and under a strong escort of police. They were met by a large crowd, who shouted and hurrahed as if Royalty had honoured the district with a visit, and at the police-station numerous relatives were in waiting with supplies of food, and many were the requests to convey it with all speed to the prisoners, who, they felt sure, "must be awfully hungry." The sympathy all the way up the line from Tredegar Junction was unmistakably with the prisoners, crowds of pitmen and women assembling at every point of 'vantage and cheering most lustily. Mr. Simons conducted the prosecution in behalf of the Crown. Mr. David Lewis, barrister, South Wales Circuit (instructed by Mr. C. Dauncey), de- fended the prisoners Thomas, Jones, Rees, Price, Marsden, Prosser, Turner, Greenland, Crompton, Williams, Owen, and Twigg; and Mr. L. D. Browne defended Hunt. The counsel who defended Mara was not present on Monday. A discussion here took place between the learned advocate for the prosecution and Mr. L. D. Browne as to having Mr. Fitzgerald examined as a witness. Mr. Simons said he charged Mr. Fitzgerald as a rioter, and also with shooting and wounding certain parties in the crowd. Mr. Browne said he was quite sure Fitzgerald was ready and willing to come forward if the doctor would permit him to do so, as he was anxious to finish with it. Mr. Simons: When Fitzgerald is charged I will call specific witnesses against, him, as I put him exactly on the same footing as John Mara. The Bench retired with Mr. Simons for a short time, and on returning to court Mr. Simons said it had been decided not to charge Fitzgerald as a rioter, but simply with shooting with intent to do grievous bodily harm but evidence would be called dealing with every point leading up to the attack on Fitzgerald's honee. Edward Pugh. collier, sworn, examined by Mr. Simons: 1 live at Xo. 2, Armstrong-row, George- town. My h, ,U,;ú is opposite Fitzgerald's. I was at my do,"r about 9.30 or 9.45 on the night of Sunday, the 9th of July. I saw the man of the house, I think his name is Fitzgemld, come out with a gun and tire two shots. He fired at the lower side of the house, but I cannot say who he fired at. There was no crowd opposite any house then. I saw three men going down the road. Stones may have been thrown, but I did not see or hear any. The shots were fired directly afteifleach other. The gun was here produced, a double-barrelled one, and Mr. Browne proceeded to examine the barrels. Inspector Williams: It is charged; please do not meddle with it. Mr. Browne: I did not intend to pull the cart- ridge out, but for your impudence I will do so now. There (pulls it out). That barrel (left) has not been fired. The magistrates each had a look, and said it was so. Sarah Jane Williams, wife of William Williams, sworn. examined by Mr. Simons: I was standing on the door of last witness when the gun was fired. It was fired by Mr. Fitzgerald. He shooted it himself. There were two shots. I do not know what an echo is. Mr. G. A. Browne, surgeon: I am attending Mr. Fitzgerald. He is now suffering from erysipelas of a severe type, and will not be able to attend the court for at least a fortnight. By Dr. James: All that are under my care are doing well, and I believe the cases at the union are progressing favourably. Ann Jones, wife of Rosser Jones, Second-row, Georgetown, sworn, examined by Mr. Simons: I was on my way home on the night of Sunday, the 9th inst. I heard Mrs Fitzgerald screaming out, You better not shot here again." I could hear some glass falling. I heard her say. "Fetch the gun out." I said, "Oh Lord, where is my little boy ?" He followed me, and I told him to be quick, for fear he would be shot. I heard the gun shot, and it caught my boy as he came towards me. Henry Morgan screeched. My boy was shot in the arm four shots have come out. There are marks of live more there. He was very poorly last week. Henry Morgan also screeched and complained. By Mr. Lewis: I was going home from chapel. There were not many people about at the lower corner, where we turned to go home. Thomas Daniel, sworn I live in Pond-row, Tre- degar. I am a collier. I was going to George- town on the Sunday, and on nearing Fitzgerald's house I heard stones thrown at his windows, and heard the glass breaking. A woman said, Fetch the gun." Heard some women say, "Run away." I ran to the corner, and the gun fired, and I was shot in the head, arm, and leg. I have the shots in my pocket. I saw the man fire the gun from Fitzgerald's door. He had a white shirt, but no coat. Henry Morgan was with me. By Mr. Browne: It was after I was bit I saw the man with the gun. Henry Morgan (14): I work as a collier. I was going up Georgetown last Sunday fortnight, and when near Fitzgerald's I could hear stones thrown and window breaking. I turned round a corner out of the way. Heard a woman say, "Fetch the gun." I saw a man on the door with a gun in his hand. He fired the gun. By Captain Williams: He was at the front door. Witness, continuing: I was shot in my arms, head, back, and legs. I had over 50 shots in me altogether. I was about 15 yards off. By Mr. Lewis: They were saying it was a double-barrelled gun, and he let both go at once. By Mr. Browne: There was only one report. There was a crowd in front of the house, and I could not force my way through. Stones were flung at the windows before the gun was fired. The shots came over the heads of the crowd. By Mr. Thomas: The crowd consisted of men and boys. There were about 30. I did not know any of them in the crowd. (Slight applause.) William Bickerton, sworn I am a pointsman under the Tredegar Company. I live in George- town. On Sunday night, July 9,1 heard a couple of stones thrown against a wall. Heard them say, •'There they are off." I went out and saw Mr. Gough on his door. Saw someone at Fitzgerald's door with something in his hand. As I turned round the gun went off and struck me on my head, and destroyed my left eye. Several shots went through my hat. (Hat produced and examined in court). By Mr. James He stood on the front door. By Mr. Browne: I believe the stones were flung at the house of Fitzgerald. I did not hear any glass fall. The windows had not been touched when the gun was fired. For all I know, there may have been a good crowd of people in the street above. By Mr. Lewis: I was standing lower down the road. My house is second from the corner. Mr. Gough's is on the corner, and the charge is now to be seen on his slates. John Jones, a lad of eleven, and son of Rosser Jones, deposed I was with my mother in George- town on Sunday night, July 9. I was shot in my arm, but did not see the gun fired. By Mr. Browne: I did not see many people there. Did not see people throwing stones; only one, and that went against the wall. Philip O'Srady, Daniel Driscoll, John Kelly, Edward Sullivan, and James Callaghan having given evidence as to the injuries they received, Mr. T. G. Anthony, medical officer to the union, deposed: Nine persons were admitted to the work- house suffering from injuries. John Kelly has severe contusions in the head and body, and a severe wound in left eye; he is not now under my care. Daniel Driscoll was similarly injured, and is not under treatment now. Owen Curley is still under treatment, and unable to attend here to-day he has severe contusions on the top of the head, and one on the temple, where the bones are exposed. John Power is unable to attend here to-day the swelling was so great in his case I could scarcely tell what damage had been done. J thought his ribs were fractured, but I find they are not. Patrick Fitzgerald is injured the worst of the lot; he has fractured ribs, total loss of left eye, and at present I can scarcely say he is out of danger he has, besides, severe contusions on the head and body. Edward Wood has contused wounds on the head, shoulder, and body. Philip O'Grady is now convalescent. Michael Bryan is dreadfully bruised, and unable to attend to-day. He has been bedridden ever since. All the injuries might be the result of kicks. Curley's wounds were evidently done with aibrick, because I have extracted some pieces of brick from his head. Morgan Edwards, sworn I live at 27, Charles- street, and am a timberman underground. I saw Mara on the Saturday evening. He was challen- ging any three men to fight. There was no crowd there, only people passing by. It was between the Red Lion Inn and Lloyd's corner shop. Later on ,I saw him rushing down from the square. It was about a quarter to eight then. The Salvationists were coming up. Alara had some old scythe in his hand; that you now show me is the weapon. Captain Williams: You all seem inclined to call it a scythe; it is the reverse. One is concave, and the other convex. Witness: I saw the weapon taken from him. It was handed to me, and I took it to the Town-hall. I saw it picked up. I heard the crowd say James Evans had been killed with it. I gave the instru- ment to the police that same night. This was the case for the prosecution, and the court adjourned for half an hour. The prisoners were removed to the cells, and the court room cleared. Mr. Leonard D. Browne, who appeared in behalf of the prisoner Hunt, said he proposed to adopt quite another line of defence to that adopted at present by the counsel for the other prisoners; he intended proving an alibi. The witnesses, fifteen in number, were ordered out of court, and Mr. Browne, continuing his address, said if the wit- nesses he brought forward had conspired Together to get a young man in whom they had no earthly interest free, it would be one of the most gigantic frauds on record; the police were mixed up in the crowd, and, therefore, could not possibly have so good an opportunity of detecting one particular individual unless there were some distinguishing mark to go by. There was a crowd of some thousands, and a man might as well swear to an ear of corn in a field waving in the breeze amongst thousands of ears. Evidence supporting the alibi having been heard, The Bench retired and decided that it was in favour of the prisoner, William Hunt, who would, therefore, be acquitted. This announcement was received with loud ap- plause and, the court windows being open, the news was speedily telegraphed to the crowd out- side, and ringing cheers were given as the liberated man emerged from the court. '-•wig then addressed the court in behalf of Greenland, pointing out that the evidence against him was extremely weak. The Bench did not see that they had any ground to separate him from the others. Mr. Lewis then applied that his client Green- land be admitted to bail, so as to give him a chance to obtain evidence. Mr. Simons: Look at the broken ribs, the houses burnt, the wounds inflicted! There was a multi- tude of felonies committed by this crowd. Here has been a great outrage, an outrage that has thrilled the whole nation your worships have it all before you there is little difference between the one who actually strikes the blow and the one who hounds him on to do these deeds of de- struction. Mr. Lewis also submitted the names of the pri- soners Twigg, Price, and Williams as entitled to consideration in the matter of bail. The Bench retired for a short time, and consented to accept bail for the prisoners Greenland, Twigg, Rees, Price, and Williams, in two sureties each of JglOO, and themselves in a like amount. The pri- soners were then fully committed.

A WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION THREATENED. The following is a verbatim copy of a letter ad- dressed to one of the persons who gave evidence against the rioters before the magistrates on Wed- nesday last:- This ere is to give yue notis that if vue don't clear out before Satterday stop tap us will give ylie otes. The letter bears no signature, but has the omi- nous figure of a coffin in the place thereof. The re- cipient at once took the letter to the police, and they are of opinion it is a silly hoax sent to shake his nerves a bit. On inquiry on Monday night we learn that the contractor, Fitzgerald, remains in a very feeble state, and is unable to get up. Most of the other persons injured are able to be about again, and several of them gave evidence for the prosecution on Monday. On Friday week a public meeting was held at the Temperance-hall, Tredegar, for the purpose of taking into consideration the state of affairs, in- asmuch as it is impossible to keep the furnaces in blast much longer unless something is done to assist the company in getting men. The following resolutions were agreed to:—" That this meeting support by all legitimate means those now in cus- tody, so far as finding funds is concerned, to obtain the most able defence by counsel possible for them." That a deputation wait upon the manager, and ascertain how many men are wanted, and to speak upon other matters." The following gentlemen were appointed on the committee:—Messrs. H. Bowen, E. Boulton, J. Reeves, George Jones, William James, John Curtis, and William Hopkins, repre- senting the workinen; Messrs. John Reynolds, J. Williams, James Powell, and John Griffith, repre- senting the agents; and Messrs. B. Williams, W. H. Williams, J. Holmes, W. Taylor, and W. Davies, representing the tradesmen. On Saturday afternoon at St. David's Schools, all the men, women, and children now in Cardiff in consequence of the riots assembled to receive from the local committee the funds already subscribed. There were present the Rev. Fathers Richardson, Bruno, and Burge; Messrs. P.W. Carey, E. Grogan, T. Callaghan, M. W. Foley, J. M'Alister, M. Hartnett, R. Owen, and J. Cribbs. The sight presented by the destitute families was a very sad one. There were present over 100 men, women, and children. Some of the men were old, but still able to work; but many of them were fine, strapping young fellows. One man, as he went up to receive his share, said, sor- rowfully, "Ah, this is the first time in my life I ever received charity." The committee were care- ful to deal with each particular case according to its merits. Each single man had a small sum of money and an order upon tradesmen for a certain amount of food. Each married man received according to the number of his family. A few men who were anxious to leave the town at once were given in money the value of the orders for food, it being understood that they would not be entitled to any more relief. All the recipients seemed per- fectly satisfied, and did not think his friend received more than himself; and everyone was most grateful for the kindness shown to them since they arrived in Cardiff. It is hoped that in a few days many of these poor men may get some work to do, but at any rate a considerable amount will yet be necessary to main- tain the majority of them. It was stated at the meeting that there are from fifteen to twenty at Nazareth House, and amongst them is the little one, about a fortnight old, whose mother died when giving it birth. Her death was caused by the severe shock and the fright which she sustained during the attack by the rioters. Before the meet- ing closed the Rev. F. Burge stated he had received a telegram from the bishop, Dr. Hedley, requesting him to attend the meeting and announce his lord- ship's intention of subscribing JE5. Many of the men whoso families are still in Tredegar ex- pressed their desire to return to Tredegar as soon as the ill-feeling subsided. } A meeting was held at the St. David's School- room, Cardiff, on Tuesday evening, when a further distribution of relief was given to the poor Irish people who have sought refuge in Cardiff. The Rev. F. Bruno presided and the committee was represented by Messrs. P. W. Carey, E. Grogan, J. M'Alister, J. A. O'Leary, M. Hartnett, J. Courtney, and J. Cribbs. The room was again crowded, and a similar plan was adopted in dealing out the relief as on the former occasion. A parcel of clothes, which was stated to have been sent by Mr. Valen- tine, of Belfast, proved most acceptable to several poor persons who were badly clothed. There are still many who are much in want of articles of clothing, as, with but one or two exceptions, the refugees had to leave their homes and escape leaving almost everything behind them. Messrs. Donovan and O'Leary, grocers, Custom House- street, Cardiff, have kindly consented to receive any parcels of clothing which may be sent to them.

THE AVESLEYAX CONFERENCE AT LEEDS. The Wesleyan Conference assembled on Saturday morning in Brunswick Chapel at half-past nine o'clock, the Rev. Charles Garrett, president, in the chair. ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN. The ex-President (Dr. Osborn; rose to move an address to her Majesty the Queen, congratulating her on the recent happy marriage of the Duke of Albany, and also on her own providential escape from assassination. He would not take up any of the time of the conference, but content himself with simply saying that the spirit of unswerving loyalty to the Throne which had characterised Methodists from the beginning characterised them still.—This was seconded by the Rev. Wm. Arthur, M.A., who said that it was in accordance with the instincts, thoughts, and judgment of every Methodist preacher, whether present or absent.- The resolution was unanimously adopted, all the members of the conference loyally rising to their feet. CIRCUIT BUSINESS. The next business was the various alterations in boundaries and divisions of circuits, increase or diminution in the number of ministers, &c«. CHAPLAINS FOR TROOPS IN EGYPT. A communication was received from the War Office requesting the conference to appoint two ministers to go to the front in the probable Egyptian campaign to minister to Wesleyan troops. The names of two ministers were for- warded to the War Office, but the definite appoint- ment was left to the stationing committee. EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR ORDINATION. The Rev. John Shaw Banks, theological tutor of Headingley College, then proceeded to examine the young ministers who have this year finished their probation, and are to be ordained in Oxford- place Chapel this week. The conference then adjourned. The Wesleyan Conference resumed business on Wednesday morning in Brunswick Chapel, Leeds, the Rev. Charles Garrett, president, in the chair. The daily record was read. The following six missionaries were elected members of the represen- tative conference:—The Revs. Frederick Mason, Stephen Sutton, George Baugh, Matthew Godwin, J. C. Barrett, and J. Smith Spencer. PRESENT POSITION OF WESLEYAN METHODISE. The returns of the number of members in society, as reported at the March quarterly meetings of the circuits and at the May district meetings, are as follow: — Total number of members in Great Britain, 393,754 ditto last year, 380,956; increase, 12.798. On trial in Great Britain, 40,653. Namber of deaths so far as reported, 5,107 number of new members fully received, 55,383. Number in junior society classes, 32,417 ditto last year, 21,431; increase, 10,986. All the districts show an increase except the South Wales, where there is a decrease of 71; North Wales, 45 Swansea, 51; Lincoln, 39; and Isle of Man, 2. Sheffield is the same as last year-190. Ninety circuits report decreases, and 521 increases. The largest increase is in the Hull district, 1,462, fol- lowed by Nottingham, 915 Bedford, 867 Halifax and Bradford, 787 Liverpool, 777 Cornwall, 733 Oxford, 634 Leeds, 605; Bristol, 579 First Lo*" don, 542; Devonport, 479; Bolton, 447; Birming- ham, 434 Third London, 421; Bath, 345 Second London and Carlisle, 324 each; Newcastle, 298; York, 278; Exeter, 270; Whitby and Darlington, 267; Manchester, 257; Macclesfield, 248 Norwich, 205; Portsmouth, 203 Kent, 122 Channel Islands, 100; Shetland Islands, 43; and Edinburgh, 36. ELECTION OF CIIVIRMEN OF DISTRICTS. The Rev. Inglis Walsh brought in the report of the committee appointed to count the votes for chairmen of districts, the following being the result. According to conventional usage, each chairman nominates his financial secretary First London, Ebenezer E. Jenkins, M.A., and George Kenyon Second London, James Kigg, D.D., and Win. J. Brown Third London, Wm. Hirst and Walford Green; Bedford and Northampton, Geo. Sargeant and Central S. Sargisson; Kent, Benjamin Browne and John T. Thomas; Norwich and Lynn, Thos, T. Dilks and Joseph M. Dawson, M.D.; Oxford, William H. Comforth and Chas. Lester Portsmouth, Richard Harley and James E. Hargreaves; Channel Islands, Robert liavidson, M.A.; Devonport, William H. Cuir and John Rhydes (B.); Cornwall, Charles H. Floyd and Samuel Wilkes; Exeter, Thomas Nightingale and John Gibson (A.); Bristol, Geo. Bowden and W. Rowell Jones Bath, William Andrews and W. Davies Williams; Swansea, Edward Wat- son and Theophilus Sanderson, B.A.; South Wales, David Young and Henry Richards North Wales, Samuel Davies and Robert Jones (B) Birmingham and Shrewsbury, John H. James, D.D., and it. Wallis Boyns Macclesfield, John Samuel Jones an4 James Scott; Liverpool, the President of the Conference and William H. Tindall; Manchester. W. Hurt Pope, D.D.,and Joseph C. Woodcock Bolton. John Harwardand Wm Codling. Halifax and Bradford, Wm. Jessop and Marshall Hart- ley; Leeds, Marshall Handles and Richard Harding; Sheffield, Henry Hastling and David Barley; Notting- ham and Derby, Samuel Lord and William Comforth Lincoln, Benjamin B. Waddy and Edward Workman; Hull, Henry W. Jackson, B.A., and W. H. Thompson; York, George Follows amJ Joseph Nettleton Whitby and Darlington, Arninus Burgess and Henry H. Vowles Newcaatie-on-Tyne, John Lyth, D.D., and William J. Dicken Carlisle, William earns, M.A., nil. Isle of Man, Henry Doutliwaite, nil; Edinburgh and Aberdeen, George Barnley and Edward J. Brailsford Shetland Isles, J. H. Hooper, nil. The Rev. George O. Bate brought up the report of the examinations of preachers on trial, which was ordered to be printed and circulated. Some other matters of a miscellaneous character were disnosed of. and the conference » I

[BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND I 1 SOCIETY. t At the council meeting held at Bristol on July 25, Mr. Charles Edwards (as chairman of the finance committee) brought up the quarterly state- ment of accounts, and reported that all prizes in connection with the Cardiff show had been paid, and that after meeting the liabilities of the year a balance of from £ 700 to j6800 in favour of the society was anticipated. A letter was read from the Mayor of Maidstone, asking the society to hold their next show in that town. It was un- animously resolved that the secretary do inform the Mayor of Maidstone that the council will be prepared tovisitthattowninl884,on condition that the requirements of the society are complied with. A question having been raised respecting the proprietorship of the rick of clover hay which was made and stacked by artificial appliances during the Cardiff Show, it was resolved that Mr. J. E. Knollys, steward of field implements, be authorised to write to Mr. Corbett, agent to the Marquess of Bute. informing him that in the opinion of the council it is desirable that the hayrick now in Cathays Park be retained by them until after it has been inspected by someone appointed by them to report on the success or otherwise of the experi- ment, after which, in consideration of the damage and expense incurred by the owner of the park, the society will waive its right to the hay. The following new members were declared to be elected :-Life Governor.—Mr. Crawshay Bailey, Maindiff Castle, Abergavenny. Life Members.- Colonel E. S. Hill, C.B., Rookwood, Llandaff; Messrs. Charles, Dowlais Works; H. T. Daniel, I Manor House, Bridgwater; and F. E. Stacey, Llan- dough Castle, Cowbridge. Governors.-Earl of Cawdor, Stackpole Court, Pembroke, and Mr. ] James Ware, Penarth. Members.—Lord Windsor, Hewell Grange, Worcester; Sir Hussey Vivian, 1 Bart., M.P., Park le Breos, Swansea; Colonel C. Franklen, Clemenston, Bridgend; Messrs. J. C. 1 Aiken, The Glen, Stoke Bishop, Gloucestershire; D. T. Alexander, The Elms, Penarth; J. W. Bucklev, < Castle Gorford, St. Clear's, South Wales; W. T. < Crawshay, Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil; W. S. < Powell, Eglwysnunydd, Taibach; James Pyke ] Thompson, Redlands, Penarth; Thomas Woods, National Provincial Bank, Cardiff, and others.

ENGLISH CHURCH UNION. The annual meeting of the Monmouthshire Dis- trict Union was again held at Newport on Wednes- day. There was a high celebration at the Mission Church of St. John the Baptist, the celebrant being the Rev. C. W. H. Baker, priest in charge, and the preacher the Rev. W. Watson, vicar of Mon- mouth. A well-attended meeting was then held in the mission room. Major Alfred Heales, F.S.A., who is the delegate, came down from London. After the officers were re-elected, and a vote of thanks had been passed, Major Heales gave some account of the early history of the union, and showed how the little company that first met to band themselves together in defence of the doc- trine and discipline of the Church was now become an army of 20,000 strong. He particularly alluded to the efforts made by the union to main- tain the integrity of the marriage law, and a proposition was made that the bishop should be addressed on the subject, and that the true state of the case should be laid before the diocese.

WIMBLEDON MEETING. The 23rd annual meeting of the National Rifle Association has concluded, and it may be said that the shooting has not come up to the average of recent years, in consequence of the new regula- tions as to firing at the shorter ranges, and the prevalence of an unfavourable wind. Yesterday the Mappin Prize for volunteers, running and firing at 400 and 500 yards, was won by the Civil Service Corps, with 138 points. The Royal Cambridge Trophy, same conditions as Loyd- Lindsay Prize, but restricted to regulars, was won for the third time in suc- cession by the Ilth Hussars, with the fine score of 103, out of a highest possible 160. On Satur- day the Duke and Duchess of Albany visited the camps and presented the prizes. The Canadians were accorded a very hearty reception upon coming up to take the money prize in the Kolapore Cup competition. Sergeant Lawrence, of Dum- barton, the winner of the Queen's Prize, was also heartily cheered, as were the English team on carrying off the Elcho Shield. The weather was very fine and the camp full of visitors.

CRICKET. TVTRTITHYR TOWN V. MERTHYR COLLEGE. This match was played on Saturday on the College ground, Penydarran Park. After a very exciting finish the boys managed to defeat a strong team from the town by one run. YORKSHIRE V. AUSTRALIANS. In beautiful weather, but on a wicket which had been affected by the rain on the previous evening, the match at Middlesborough between Yorkshire and the Aus- tralians was on Saturday brought to a conclusion. Though the result was a certainty a fair number of people assembled to witness the finish. The Aus- tralians, with nine wickets to fall, had only 45 runs to get to win, but this number was not obtained until after the dismissal of Bannerman and Murdoch. Thus the Australians gained a victory by seven wickets, but they would not have won quite so easily if Bates had taken a chance at slip that was offered him by Horan. At the time of this blunder three wickets were down for fifteen runs. M'Donnell hit freely his 23, including two 4's, a 3, and three 2's. THE AUSTRALIANS V. NORTHUMBERLAND. The Northumberland batsmen could do nothing against the fine bowling of Palmer, Garrett, and Boyie, and at about twenty minutes to four the matcli at the Gfcsforth Grounds ended in a decisive victory for the Australians by an innings and 95 runs. Except for a free hard hitting innings of 25 by Dr. Abraham, there was nothing in the batting to call for remark. The county team was, of course, entirely overmatched. Palmer had a wicket that suited him, and got a bt of work on the ball. In the Northumberland second innings he took five wickets for six runs, and altogether his analysis for the match showed eleven wickets for 27 runs. In the latter part of the afternoon the county had an extra innings to please the spectators, but to this no importance attached. NOTTS V. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. This match was concluded at Nottingham on Tuesday in favour of Notts, who won at 4.55 by an innings and 26 runs. Gloucestershire, in their lirst venture, only made 49, and being 134 runs behind, were c impelled to follow on. In their second attempt Dr. W. G. Grace played a brilliant innings of 37, and Cranston added a useful 32. Beyond these the play calls for no special comment, alt hough such an abrupt termination was little dreamt of. VT SIA JOSEPH SPKARMAN'S XI, v MR. E. U. DAVID S XI. —This match was played in the Cardiff Arms Park oil Wednesday last, and ended in a victory for Mr. David s Xl "y 37 runs. Appended is the score -.—Mr. David s Xl: J. P. Jones, c Waldron, b Morgan, l-c Morgan, b Appleyard, 4; C. D. Spencer, c Sir J. Spearman, b Mot- gan,4; A.E.David, c C. Spearman, b Morgan, 10 i. U. David, I b w, b Pegg, 29—not out, 35; Alex. W. M ->r- ris, c Lewis, b Morgan, 17—run out, 25; E. David, b Appleyard, 4; Rev. J. Lewis, b Pegg, 8; W. Thornber, c Lewis, b Morgan, 10; W. David, b Morgan, 8; F. Williams, b Appleyard, 0; A. Williams, not out, 0; extras, 4-7; totnls, 95-69. Sir Joseph Spearman's XL—C. Spearman, c. David, b Thornber, 16; Dr. Ivor Lewis, I b w, b Lewis, 2; W. Morgan, run out, 17; Sir Joseph Spearman, b E. U. David, 4 Thomas Lewis, b E. U. David, 1 A, Bpear.nan, run out, 0; Appleyard, not out, 3 A. Waldron, c Jones, b David, 6; W. Pegg, c and b David, 0; W. Davies, c Spencer, b David, 4; P. K. Heard, b E. U. David, 0 extras, 5 total, 58. WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday.—The utmost activity appeared again to-day in sheets. On Indian and Russian account inquiries were numerous, but some makers refused to entertain them. The minimum for doubles was k8 15s., and trebles £10. Hoop makers prefer to do less work than to give way in price. They quoted 96 15s. to £ 7. Common bar, £ 6 10s. to £ 6. The Patent Shaft and Axletree Company are proceeding with basic steel making. Staffordshire cinder pigs were 40s., Derbyshire pigs 47s. 6d., and Blaina hematites 6.-s. 6d. YXISPEXI.T.WCH v. NEATH PROPRIETARY SCHOOL.— This match was played 011 the ground of the former on Saturday last, and resulted in an easy victory for the home team. The score is as follows :—Ynispenllwch D. Gimblett, 2; D. Y. Williams, 11; A. Jones, 2; R. S. Williams. 5; D. B. Thomas, 1; D. J. Morgan,6; M. Gimblett, 1; J. Gittins, 0 H. Francis, 3 R. Phillips, 2 D. Arnold, 0 extras, 6 total, 39. Neath Proprietary School: A. J. Davies, 4—1 T. E. Lewis, 0-3; J. Rees, 0—6; E. J. Jones, 0—7; F. Kempthorne, 2—1; II. Mathews, 3—1 W. Jenkins, 0—0 E. Harris, I—0 S. Treharne, 0-0; B. Elt, 0-0; G. Whittington, 3-1 extras, 3-2 totals, 16-22. PEMBREY V. CARMARTHEN.—This match was played on Tuesday, at Pembrey. The following is the score :— Pembrey: E. H. Wilson, b Davies, 0 H. Samuel,c sub., b Stephens, 7; W. Colliver, c Randall, b Davies, 6; W. J. Mitchell, b Stephens, 0; J. Eynon, b Davies, 6; R. Seymour, thrown out Adamson, 6; 0. T. Emmerton, c Barker, b Davies, 18 W. G. Poole,c Davies, b Stephens, 5; J. Lefeaux, run out, 10; J. R. Tunnicliff, (not out) 4; A. P. Lewis, c Samuel, b Stephens, 1; extras. 5; total, 68. Carmarthen ■ Rev. A. G. Adamson, b Samuel, 0; A. C. Evans, b Eynon, 0 D. E. Stephens, c Lewis, b Samuel, 22; Rev. E. Jones, c Eynon, b Samuel, 17 Bey- non, lbw.b Samuel, 1; D. Q. Samuel, c Emmerton, b Samuel, 12; W. G. Barker, run out, 0; J. R. Wood, (not out) 3; Randall, (not out) 7; extras, 13 total, 75. Mr. Davies and Dr. J. B. Williams did not bat.

BANKRUPTS, LIQUIDATIONS, &c. (From Friday Night's London Gazette.) LIQUIDATIONS. Thomas Davies Jones, Bronwydd Arms Inn, New- church, Carmarthenshire, farmer and licensed victualler. James Harris Davies, 9, Robert-street, Milford, Pembrokeshire, butcher and army contractor. John Williams, Railway Inn, Llangonoyd. near Maesteg, Glamorganshire, beer-house keeper and collier. John Parry and William Hacker, 62, Pontypridd- road, Ferndale, near Pontyridd, cabinet makers. trading as Parry and Hacker. (From Tuesday night's London Gazette.) BANKRUPTS. Daniel Ingram, Harris-street, Hirwain, near Aberdare, grocer. LIQUIDATIONS. Samuel Johns, Three Salmons Hotel, Usk, Mon- mouthshire, licensed victualler, hotel, and livery stable keeper. David Thomas, late Union-street, but now of 6, Ivor-street and High-street, Dowlais, Glamorgan- shire, grocer. Morgan Davies, Twynrodin, Llanfillo, Brecon- shire, farmer. Ann Collier, Brynmenin, Llanganor, Glamor- ganshire, grocer and draper. Samuel Rees, 2, Nyanza-terrace, Swansea, for- merly tin-plate manufacturer, but now out of business. Thomas Davies, Glanyrafon, Llandefeisent, Carmarthenshire, farmer.

The monument to Sir Edwin Landseer has been placed in the crypt of St. Paul's, near the tomb of the artist. A French engineer proposes to widen and deepen the Seine, so as to allow vessels of 23ft. draught to go up to Paris. It is stated that Lord Randolph Churchill has successfully undergone an operation for the com- plaint from which he is suffering. At Leeds, on Wednesday, Matthew Henry Rab- john, a Sheffield sorter, was sentenced to five years' penal servitude for stealing letters contain- ing money. A new Roman Catholic Church, dedicated to St. Cuthbert, was opened on Wednesday at Ushaw College, Durham, by Monsignor Archbishop Eyre, of Glasgow. It will be the largest Roman Catholic collegiate church in England, will seat 400, and cost LIA

REPORT ON THE LONDON METAL TRADE. Tin-plates.—The market is very quiet and prices nomi- nally unchanged. The majority of makers took advan- tage a month ago of a little spurt and prudently filled up their order books; those who did not do so are now rather pressing sales, and in some instances meet- ing the market by a reduction in price. The nearest prices are 16s to 16s. 3d. for good cokes, 18s. 6d. for ordi- nary charcoals, and 20s. to 22s. for best. Tin.—Fine foreign has become scarce and difficult to buy; price has risen to JB105 5s cash, at which pi ice there are buyers over, and business for forward delivery has been done to some extent at jE106 to £106 10s. The future of the market will depend somewhat upon the result of the Dutch Banca Sale, which takes place on Thursday, andalso upon the monthlystatistics which will be issued next week. English ingots are £ 109 bars, £ 110.—ARTHUR BIRD, Metal Broker, 81, Gracechurch- street, London, E.C. street, London, E.C.

THE IRON AND COAL TRADES OF SOUTH WALES. The week just closing has not shown such a degree of animation in the steam coal trade as was observable in the earlier part of the month. Notwithstanding this the leading shippers have remained more occupied with orders, and it has only been the smaller producers who have shown any falling off. Prices are not quite so firm for immediate shipments, but for contracts extending into any part of next year advances of 6d. and 9d. are demanded. Up to the present no indication has been shown of the probable tendency of contracting engagements for 1883, but it is reported that one contract of very con- siderable magnitude for a class of steam coal has just been concluded, and the price, so far as we have been able to glean, does not show any material improvement upon current quotations. Patent fuel still maintains prices, being firm. Steam and house coal is in remark- ably good request; and the various iron and steel works of the district are able to keep well employed. A firmer tone in the iron, steel, and tin-plate markets is an encouraging sign. Both heavy classes of timber and wood for mining purposes have an upward movement, and tonnage is in great demand at advancing rates of freight from the Baltic. Iron ore shows no material change. The coal clearances last week were :—Foreign: Cardiff, 124,811; Newport, 27,689; Swansea, 17,761. Coastwise Cardiff, 14,967; Newport, 15,176; Swansea, 11,691.

THE WEEK'S MARKETS. CORN. GLOUCESTER, Saturday. The supply of English wheat was very small, and there was no change in its value foreign samples met a slow sale at Is per qr. decline. Grinding barley and maize 6d per qr. lower. Oats firm. LUDLOW, Monday.—The market was thinly attended to-day. A limited trade done. Subjoined are the present quotations: English wheat per bushel of 751bs., white, 7s 9d to 8s Od; red, 7s 6d to 7s 9d. Beans, 32s to 38s per qr. Flour, per sack of five bushels, or 2801bs., best, 40s seconds, 38s. COWBRIDGE, Tuesday.—Very few samples at market to-day. Best wheat commanded from 6s to 6s 6d per bushel. Oats sold from 2s 9d to 3s per bushel. NEWPORT, Wednesday. The Exchange opened to- day with a large attendance, but a rather quiet business was done at last week's prices. HEREFORD, Wednesday.—There was a very small supply of English wheat on offer. which sold at the extreme prices of last week; foreign 6d to Is per qr. lower. Flour quiet. Maize 6d per qr. lower. Beans and peas unaltered, CATTLE. MONMOUTH FAT AND STORE STOCK MARKET, Mon- day. To-day s market was an average one for the time of year. Prices were firm for all kinds of stock. Quota- tions :-Beef, first quality, fully 9d per lb second ditto, od. Fat calves about 8d per lb. Mutton, fat yearling wethers, 9d per lb ditto ewe, about 8Jd fat English lambs, 9|d to lOd. Pigs Nice weight porkers, 10s 6d per score ditto baconers, 10s per score. Store cattle Cows and calves from 215 to £21; fresh barreners, 212 to iC16 heifers in calf, £11 to £14; Alderney heifers, £10 to £12; Alderney cows and calves, L18 to £22; two three years old ditto, tl3 to £ 18; yearlings, £ 4 to £ 6. Stock sheep English ewes, 60s to 64s per head; Welsh ditto, 34s to 40s; Forest lambs, 18s to 20s. Pigs Strong stores in good demand at from 40s to 80s breeding sows also in good demand at fromt3 10s and upwards quarter old pigs, 20s an.1 upwards; two months to ten weeks old, 16s to 20s ea< h. Consignments of stock were sold by Messrs. Nelmes and Taylor, and Messrs. Morris, Cooper, and Morris, auc- tioneers. COWBRIDGE, Tuesday.—No fat stock on offer. A few pens of good sheep sold from 9d to 9id per It. One cow and calf realised £17. Pigs as usual, 32s to 36s each. NEWPORT, Wednesday.— The attendance at market this morning was very good, and a large supply of fat stock on offer. An average amount of business was done at the following prices :—Best beef, 8ld per lb.; 2 second quality, 8d. Veal, 7ld to 8d per lb. Mutton, shorn, wethers, 9id per lb.; ewes, 8}d; lamb, 9ld to lOd. Pigs from 10s to 10s 9d per score. HEREFORD, Wednesday. A moderate 'supply of all kinds of stock, farmers being busily ehgaged hay- making, as the weather is fine. Fat cattle sold brisklv, best qualities easily making top quotations. Fat sheep sold slowly at late rates. A good inquiry for grazing sheep and store eweJ. Calves, in smaller supply than of late, advanced a little in price. Pigs made late rates, except small stores, which were lower in value. Prices as follow Beef, 8d to 9d per lb; mutton, 8}d to 9}d; lamb, 9d to lOd veal, 8d to 8jd; and pork, 6d. LONDON, Thursday. Beasts on offer to-day consisted wholly of English. Trade slow. Sheep firm. Middling beasts had a declining tendency. C'alvesiquite as dear. Prices :-Beef, 4s Od to 6s 2d per 81bs mutton, 5s Od to 6s lOd veal, 5s Od to 5s lOd pork, 4s 4d to 5s Od lamb, 7s Od to 8s Od. Arrivals :-Beasts, 850; sheep and lambs, 5.920 calves, 190; pigs, 10. BIRMINGHAM, Thursday.—A good supply, but a slow trade. Subjoined are the pricesBeef, 84d to 9d per lb. a few at 9id. Mutton, 8Jd to lOd per lb.; lamb, 91d to 10jd a few at lid. Veal, 6d to 8jd per lb. Pigs Baconers, lis to lis 3d per score; sows, 99 Od to 9s 6d; and porkers, lis to lis. 6d. MEAT. LONDON, Thursday.—Trade slow to-day, owing to the warm weather, but prices remain generally steady. Quo- tations :—Beef, 3s 4d to 5s 4d per Sibs; prime Scotch ditto, 5s 4d to 5s 6d; mutton, 3s 8d to 6s 6d; lamb, 6s 4d to 7s; veal, 4s Od to 5s 4d; large pork; 3s 8d to 4a 8d; small ditto, 4s 8d to 5s Od. PROVISIONS. CARPITF, Saturday.—(Messrs. Johnston, Miles, and Oo.'s Heport.)—Tierce Beef The market still continues firm. Sales of Packet have been made upon a more liberal seale. Pork: The light stocks-are now pretty well all bought up by speculators. Bacon: With the light receipts the market still continues to advance. Hams, owing to the wet weather, are difficult to move, but the stocks are by no means heavy, and a turn of tine weather would see a considerable advance. Cheese The arrivals are a little more liberal holders, owing to advanced prices on the other side, have been making extreme prices. Butter: Little or nothing doing in American or Canadian, French and Dutch being of better value. M»N-MOUTH, Saturday.—There was a fair supply of both dressed and live poultry, and almost a clearance was effected. Prices ranged as follow :-Dressed poul- try Ducks varied from 5s 6d to 7s 6d per couple small fowls from 4s to 5s per couple; large ditto from 5s 6el to 6d per couple. Fresh butter. Is 1d to Is 3d per lb. Egt;s, Id each. Turkey eggs, ljd each. Live poultry Fowls varied from 2s 6d to 5s per couple ducks, 4s to 5s 6d. Butcher's meat (prime joints only quoted) -Beef, 9el to lOd per lb. Veal, 9d to lOcI per lb. Mutton, lOd per lb.; lamb, 10d. Pork, 7d to 8d per lb. Fruit Cherries 4d per Ih. currants, 3d to 4d per quart gooseberries, 3d to 4<1 per quart; apples, 6d to 3d per quarter strawberries, bd per quart; rasp- berries, 5d to 6d per quart; wimberries, scarce, 7d per quart. Vegetables Green peas, Is lOd to 2s per peck cauliflowers va ried from 2d to 3;I per head cucumbers from 3d to 6d each broad beans, 8d per gallon; potatoes, 6d per gallon; turnips, 6d per gallon onions, id per bunch cabbages from 9d to Is 3d per dozen, according to size. Plants: Savoys, 8d per 100; brussels sprouts, 8d per 100; broccoli, Is per 100. LLANDILO, Saturday. The following are to-day's prices Prime fresh butter, Is 1d to Is 2d per lb.; in tubs, lIJd per lb. Eggs, 15 for Is. Live poultry: Young chickens, 2s 9d per couple; fowls varied from 3s 6d to 4s 3d per couple ducks, 3s 9d to 4s per couple. Poultry, trussed Fowls, 4s 9d to 5s per couple; ducks, 5s 3d to 6s per couple. Fruit Gooseberries, 3d per quart; red and white currants, 3jd per lb.; black currants, 4d per lb.; strawberries, 8d per quart; raspberries, Ed per quart; cherries, 5d per lb. Vege- tables New potatoes, lid per lb.; cabbages, Is 6d per dozen heads; green peas, 6d per quart broad beans, 3d per quart; onions, 2d per lb. Butcher's meat: Beef, 9d to lid per lb. veetl, 6d to 6jd mutton, 10d to 10Jd; lamb, lid and pork, 8d. BRISTOL, Wednesday. — (From Mr. Francis Bar- nurd's Circular.) — Bacon American prices show a little weakness, although the home demand of that country absorbs almost all that is made at the present time. Our markets are quiet, and importing is virtu- ally at a stand-still. Cheese Dining the New York values gave way somewhat, through increased sup- plies, but my cables this morning quote an advance of with an active demand. Lard The market remains firm, and a slight advance has taken place in best brands, but c.i.f. quotations are still above our rates. Butter in good demand for fine qualities. The advance in the French market, mentioned last week, has been maintained. My Canadian cal,les this morning an- uounce a rise in Values, with an active demand, i'lour. in sympathy with wheat, has become rather weaker, except for good qualities, which are in demand. PRODUCE. LONDON, Thursday.—Sugar Market remains quiet a moderate business done in refining sorts at about pre- vious rates. Coffee Plantation Ceylon sold steadily fine East Indian Is to 2s dearer. Tea New season's Congou at auction realised Is 2d to Is 2,d; old season's very dull; a firm market for good and fine Indian. Rice A cargo of Rangoon, June sailing, sold at 7s 4Jd. Cotton; Market firm; American rather dearer. Jute dull and inactive. Tallow, bracked, unaltered at 56s on the spot. LIVERPOOL, Thursday.—Sugar A moderate trade at steady rates ;^grainy Surinam. 25s; Peruvian, 26s. Rum firm. Coffee steady, with a limited demand. Rice quiet; Rangoon realised, 7s 6d ex quay. Linseed rather dearer on the spot Bombay, 47s. Petroleum dull. Tallow steady, and holders demand full prices. Lard weak at 62s per cwt. Spirits of turpentine lower at 34s per cwt. BUTTER. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.—There was a good supply of butter at our market to-day, but no alteration from last market Drices, viz., ll|d to HId per lb. CORK, Thursday.—Firsts, 105s; seconds, 96s; thirds, 91s; fourths, 82s fifths, 66s. Salt kegs: Firsts, 107s; seconds, 98s thirds, 91s; fourths, 73s fifths, —s. Mild cured firkins; Superfine, 115s; tine mild, 104s mild,—s; ditto kegs, superfine, -s; fine mild, -s mild, —s. Firkins in market, 2,136; kegs, 9; mild, 134. SUGAR. GLASGOW, Thursday.—Market active. Sugars above 27s continue in special demand, and readily bring an advance of iully 3d over yesterday low qualities steady. The official report states: Active market. A large business done. Fine sugars 3d dearer; other sorts rather stiffer. HA\. COWBRIDGE, Tuesday.—The reports from the sur- rounding bUlIlers are very discouraging. Dealers offer from £3 to iC3 2s 6d per ton in the rick-yard. Straw, 50s per ton. Reeds, 20s per 100. Market very quiet in consequence of the bad harvest. LONDON, Thursday.—Rather large supplies on offer, and trade quiet. Quotations :—Inferior to good old hay, 55s to 90s; best ditto, 100s to 127s new hay, 70s to 95s inferior to good old clover, 75s to 105s; best ditto, 120s to 140s; new clover, 90s to nus per ton; straW, 30s to 63s per load. HOPS. WORCESTER, 8aturday.-(From Messrs. Piercy, Long- bottom, and Faram's Report.) At market to-day growers gave very little better reports than last week, the weather continuing unfavourable. Some of the best grounds are said to look a trifle better, but, on the whole, the prospects are not encouraging. The vermin is said to follow up the fresh shoots. The prices asked by hol- ders are occasionally somewhat above the ideas of buyers. Old hops sell freely. HIDES AND SKINS. BRISTOL, Saturday. Hides: Spanish, 4N to 51d per lb; 93lbs and upwards, 4id to Od per lb; 83lbs to 921bs, 4kd to 4P per lb; 731bs to 821bs, 4jd to per lb; 63ms to 721bs, 4-gd to Od per lb; 541bs to G21bs, 3id to 4d per lb 531bs and under, 3fd to Od per lb; cows, bilbs and above, 3kd to Od per lb; light 3}d to Od per lb bulls, 3gd to Od per lb heavy cuts, --d to Od per lb light and irregular, 3td to Od per lb. Calf skiii3 171bs and upwards, 6d to Od per lb 121bs to 161bs, 7d to Od per lb 91bs to lllbs, 7d to Od per lb under 91bs, 6jd to Od per lb cut and irregular, 5d to Od per lb; chance, Od per lb. Horse hides, 10s 9d to 13s 3d 1st kips, 32il to Od per lb 2nd ditto, 2fd to Od per lb. Fat Mutton, 3jd; beef, 3fd; rough, 2d. Pelts: C. Is 6d B. 3s 2d A, 3s lid. Lambs, D, 2s Od C, 3s 4d B, 4s 3d A, 5s Od. Forward prices to Lambs: D. 2s 6d; C, 3d 4d; B, 4s 3d; A, 5s Od. to 3#d. METALS. LONDON, Thursday. Copper firm Good ordinary Chili about £68 cash. Tin firm: Fine foreign, £106 10s to £107 to £108 10s three months Eng- lish ingots, £ 109. A Dutch sale of Banca averaged equal to £ 108. Spelter, ordinary, £ 17. Lead, English, £ 14 5s to 914 12s 6d. Scotch pig iron, 51s 9d cash. Quick- silver, £5 17s 6d per bottle. GLASGOW, Thursday. Market for pig Iron easier. Business done at from 51s 8d to 51s 5d cash also at 515 9id to 51s 6d one month; ciosing-buyers, 5ls 6d "-•tv-arJi &ls 7id one month sellers td per ton more.

I Eírtbs, iliarr iJtatl)ø. BIRTHS. HOWELL.—On the 24th inst., at York VIH*» Mon., the wife of Mr. Thos. H. Howell, of A MPKENOW,—On the 24th inst., at Usk Grammar the wife of Robert Farquliar McKenow, of A son, MARRIAGES. pari-- HYATT—LEE.—On Tuesday, the 25th inst., A' «» £ ?. J, J5« Church, Bedwellty, by the Rev. S. John, Hyatt, Blackwood, eldest son of the LA*E NORS* Hyatt, Esq., Lower Harford, Gloucestershire, eldest daughter of the late Captain Lee, FE Mon. ■PGOL'L' KINGDOM—NUTT.—On the 26th inst., at St. *VIC<R« Newport, Mon., by the Rev. J. T. Wren ford, Oliver, son of J. Kingdom, of Great Horton, shire, to Fanny Susannah, fourth daughter O J Nutt, of Newport..101111., PRICE-PARFlTT,-On the 26th, inst. at ti Church, Cardiff (by licence), by the Rev. J-JY ton, Edward Price, of Carrington-street, J Liverpool, to Alice Elizabeth Parfitt, of Cardin. | DEATHS. JAMES.—On the 24th inst., Mrs. Sarah James, C>*)r ters' Arms, Maindee, Newport, Mon. N9EJ, JONES—On the 25th inst., at Sketty, near 8^ JT after two days' illness, Katharine Jones, YOUV £ VH daughter of the late Arthur Jones, Esq., OT "1 Newydd, near Swansea. ^EI ROGERS.—On the 23rd inst., at 38, Mount STUART-SQ^R^ Cardiff, Mary Jane, the eldest and beloved D»UE of the late Mr. John Rogers, aged 23 years. —

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