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CARDIFF- TOWN COUNCIL. —The usual quarterly meeting of the members of this body was held at the Town-hall on Monday, R. L. Reece, Esq., Mayor, presiding. After the minutes of the last meeting had been con- firmed, the report of the Property Committee was read, recommending that the sum of E200 be spent on the repairs and decorations of the Assembly-rooms. The recommendation was approved of. The report of the Water Bailiff was read, and lie stated that complaints had been made respecting the danger caused by the sinking of a French lugger in the channel. The question was discussed for some time, the Council being of opinion that they could not interfere: but it was, after some time, resolved to advertise for tenders to remove the wreck. A tender from Mr. B. N. Cooper for the sum of £ 285, for-the erection of a wall and iron railings at the back of the Town-hall, was accepted. The memorial of the rate- payers of St. Mary's ward for a division of the ward was referred to a committee, to ascertain what steps should be taken to effect that object. A committee of the whole board was also appointed to consult with the High Sheriff of the couuty, and arrange what could be best to be done to carry out the festivities in celebration of the coming of age of the Marquis of Bnte. The Mayor was also authorised to Sig-Il, on behalf of the Corporation, a loyal and dutiful address to the Queen on the late attempt on the life of Prince Alfred. A proposition was made that the Coipo- ration, on behalf of the town, should give X25 as a prize, to be selected by the Mayor and Aldermen, at the next exhibition of the Glamorganshire Agricul- tural Society, which would be held in Cardiff in September next. The proposition was adopted, and it was also suggested that the members of the Corporation should offer a prize themselves, but this was left for them to carry out privately. After a meeting of the Burial board, at which the business was entirely of a formal character, the meeting separated. ROATH-STREET IMPROVEMENTS.—The whole of the new streets at Splotland are about being put in sub- stantial repair. The footpaths are to be paved, channels formed of square blocks of stone, the road- way Macadamised, the sewers cleansed and put in working order and tanks made for flushing the same. The expense is to be paid by the lessees on each side of the streets. THE FATAL AFFRAY IN CAROLINE-STREET -An adjourned inquest was held on Monday on the body of John Butler, who died from effects of injuries re- ceived during a quarrel in the above street, on the 1st May. John Richards, the young man remanded by the magistrates on a charge of having caused the death of Butler, was present again during the in- quiry. The following fresh evidence was adduced Alice Courtney said she lived in Nelson-street, and had apartments there. She went to call a man whom she was living with from a gin shop in Caroline- street. It was between one and two o'clock on the 1st of May last. Saw five or six men quarrelling in the middle of the street. Knew John Richards, who was one of them. Richards spoke to the man who was with her. After that witness walked on, and Richards went past Witness soon after heard some scuffling, and two men, running, overtook her on the other side of St. Mary street. John Richards was running after the other man, whom she did not know. Richards came up with the man and turned towards him Witness then saw Richards raise or move his hand, and witness begged the man she was walking with to come home, fearing a row. Did not see Richards strike the man he was running after, but saw him fall after Richards raised his hand. After the man fell witness saw some militiamen run- ning from the Hayes bridge into Caroline street. A militiaman now threw off his belt and bayonet. Witness heard a man say, "That man did it," pointing to a man with a black coat and hat. In answer to a juryman, witness said she did not see any one strike the deceased on the ground or kick him. When the man was on the ground Richards walkedon towards the Hayes bridge. Catherine Davies examined: I live with my parents in Mill lane, on the corner of Caroline street. I was up late sewing,' when about midnight, at the time in question, I heard a row. I unbolted the door and went into Caroline street, and saw a policeman holding a lamp over a man on the ground. A mi- litiaman who was there said, Come with me, and I will show you the man who did it." The policeman and the militiaman then went towards the bridge, and Richards was standing amongst other men over the bridge. The militiaman pointed to John Richards, saying, That is the man who did it." Richards replied, with an oath, "I did not." A militiaman (not the one that accused Richards) then struck Richards in the face and said, "Stand out, and I will fight you fair, because you have killed the man." I did not see Richards fight the man, but he wiped the blood from his face away. There was then a row between some respectable man and the militiaman. The rattle was sprung, and four po- licemen came to stop the fighting. In answer to Mr. Stephens, witness said she did not hear Richards ask the police to take a man into custody. I was afterwards asked to get some water to wash deceased's face, which I did. Mr. Raby then said that the police had had considerable difficulty in getting evi- dence in the case, and asked for a further adjourn- ment. Before doing so, however, the Coroner wished to hear the evidence of P.C. Tamplin, who said: At half past tvvelve on the night in question, I saw the deceased lying full length in the gutter in Caroline- street, about 30 yards from the bridge. On putting my lamp on him I found a cut over the left eye with a cl m little blood flowing from it. I raised him up and placed him on the pavement until the constable who was with me went for a doctor. Somo militiamen who stood by said they knew the man who had done it. It was a militiaman dressed in plain clothes. I then went with them to near the Golden Cross, and saw Richards and several other men standing there and two cabs. One of the militiamen said, That is the man," pointing to John Richards. I said, he is not a militiaman, when they replied that he was, and that they were drilling with him every day. A militiaman then struck Richards in the mouth. Richards's father collared the man who struck his son, but the latter did not return the blow. There was then a general fight. An alarm was made, and some policemen came to stop the fighting. I then took deceased to the station-house in a cab. I think I should know the man again who told me that it was Richards who killed the deceased.-Dr. Paine now read over the result of the post mortem examination of the deceased. The document stated that death was caused by the external and internal injuries deceased had received, probably by being kicked and beaten on the night already stated.-P.C. Hornblow was then examined, and said there were 15 or 16 militiamen fighting and quarrelling that night, and one of them caught hold of him (witness) by the throat. He did not hear any militiaman tell P.C. Tamplin to take Richards into custody. The inquiry was adjourned till next Monday.

CAERLEON. On Sunday last a sermon was preached in Caerleon Church, on behalf the Church Missionary Society, by the Rev. Dr. James. The congregation contributed liberally at the close. On Wednesday evening a public meeting was held, the Rev. H. P. Edwards in the chair, when the Rev. W. S. Price, tnd other ministers, de- livered addresses. A STRANGE FlaH-On Saturday afternoon a strange fish was observed in the river. It was captured alive, proved to be a specimen of the Toad fish," weighing about 701bs. The fish is a native of the warmer climates, and a very exceptional visitor to the waters of this country. ————

ABERDARE. THE ROBBERY AT THE RAILWAY STATION.—At the Merthyr Police Court, on Monday, the prisoners who were arrested a fortnight ago on the charge of stealing a truss and a parcel from the Great Western Station vrere brought up on remand. The facts were stated in our columns last week. On Monday a number of wit- ness were brought from Leicester, Shrewsbury, and Leeds to establish points in the case, such as the loading at Leeds and Leicester, the transfer from one wagon to another at Shrewsbury, &o. Theadmisiion of the pri- a ner Hancock to Inspector Howlett that lie and the two other male prisoners were concerned in the robbery, while the woman assisted them to dispose of the goods, coupled with the evidence identifying the coat which had been traced to them, was conclusive against the prisoners, all of whom were committed for trial. Han- cock had formerly been in the service of the Great Western Railway Company. Western Railway Company.

TREDEGAR. THE STRIKE.—We learn that virtually the strike is at an end at Cwm Tillery, South Wales Colliery, and at Abercarn matters are satisfactorily adjusted, and ere the week is over, it is anticipated that the men at Black- wood will accept the terms offered by the masters. We trust soon to report that trade generally is reviving, as at present nearly every branch feels the evil effects of the stoppnge of the collieries. As some sign that a revival is expected, we notice large posters, announcing a grand field day, in Woodfield Park, on Whit-Monday, when the annual races and sports will take place. INQUEST,—An inquiry as to the death of an infant, found dead near Saron chapel, was opened on the 7th instant, at the Greyhound Inn, before Mr. Brewer and a jury. A post mortem examination was deemed advisable, and the matter was adjourned for a week, to allow Mr. Anthony, surgeon, to perform it. We have not heard of any clue to the mother. NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.—On Monday last, a woman, named Proeser, residing in Market street, went out, leaving a child, about 18 months old, playing in the kitchen. On returning, the mother found the child, head downwards, in a tub of water, all but dead. The usual restoratives were applied, and the little one is now himself again. BEDWELLXY UNION.—Mr. Samuel Boulton has been appointed master, in the room of Mr. Lloyd, who has emigrated. Mr. Boulton, as sergeant of police, was a shrewd and intelligent officer, and his place will not easily be filled. The salary of master an J matron has been raised. ———— POLICE COURT.—12TH MAY. [Before A. DARBY and J. G. JAMES, Esqa ) ASSAULT.—Elisha Jeffries v. E, Edwards.—Complin. ant appeared with blackened eyes, &c., and said defend- ant struck him three tim,s.-D,fendant We were both drunk when it happened.-Fined 2s. 6,1. and 10s. costs. Elizabeth Breeze, for drunk and riotous conduct was fined 6d and costs. TRESPASSING ON GRASS LAND AT RHYMNEY Three men, named respectively Cummings, Celiaghan and Maimer, were summoned by Noah Morgan, for damaa- ing some grass land.—In reply to the Bench, com. plainant said be valued the damage at 6J. each De- fendants were ordered to pay 13s each, damage and costs. ALLEGED FELONY.—Julia liiley appeared to prefer a charge of felony against Sarah Williams.-The case was adjourned from last Court, complainant having no evi- dence to support the charge. To-day she was in no better position in this respect, and the Bench advised her to try the County Court, as there was nothing to show that defendant had stolen the shawl.—Julia went off muttering something about expinse, botheration, and big gintlemen." SELLING BEER ILLEGALLY.—d. New Dodge.—John Thomas, Newbridge, was summoned by Mr. Duffy, collector of excise, for this onence.—Mr. Flew. for defendant, put in a plea of not guilty.—Mr. Dufley called Mr. White, supervisor, Abergavenny, and com- menced examining the witness.—Mr. Plews: I object to Mr. Duffy acting as an advocate; I apprehend be is not a barrister or attorney.—Mr. Duffey I represent the Inland Revenue, and shall not waive my right to conduct this case as prosecutor.—Mr. Waters: It is commonly allowed—Mr. Plews: I don't care if it has been allowed a hundred times.—John White, swern I am supervi-or of the Abergavenny division; Newbri !ge is in my fiisirict; ncting on information I receive I called on defendant and told him who I was, and the object of my visit; the house had all the appearance of a place where beer was sold told him it was illegal he said, I sell cakes, and give away beer I asked him to serve me with beer; he said I can'tI asked him fur biscuits and beer, which he at once served I ten- dered a shilling, from which he took twopence-halfpenny; I tasted the beer to satisfy myself it was beer defend- ant said I have a right to sell cakes and give away beer told him he was only evading the law.-By Mr. I laws. II J lefuded to sell me beer; I did not want cakes; I know a person at Abercarn, who carried un a similar trade for a long time, and he was caught at last through forgetting the cake. — Ileury Harris, sworn I was present when Mr. White had the beer and cake served by defendant; the money was not taken tili after the beer wai brought in.—Mr. Duffy If such practices are allowed the law would become a nllllity,- Mr. Plews The evidence of Mr. White satisfies me that Thomas sold, but he desired to do nottung wrong he knew who Mr. White was, and actually argued with the officer that he (Thomas) was right. You c,iiinot convict him under the section under which ti:e charge is laid they have failed to show that he was breaking any Act of Parliament; therefore it will be suf- ficient to answer all purposes, if Thomas be discharged, with a warning to discontinue the practice forthwith.— Mr Waters. By the 1st and 2nd of William 4, defen- dant has rendered himself liable to a penalty of £ 20.— Mr Darby We are of opinion that a conviction must folio", and we recommend that the fine be mitigated to the lowest point, viz., X2 10s, or three months' impri- sonment in defal.ult.-Mr Duffey Your recommendation shall be duly forwarded to the proper quarter, where it will doubtless be acted upon. Alice Crooked, for stealing 501bs of sand, at Nantygio, was committed for seven days. COAL STEALING. J aue Griffiths, twice before con- victed for this offence, at BIRina, was sent to prison tor a month with hard labour. JUVENILE OFFENDER.—Sarah Evins (14), for this of- fence at Tredegar, was sent to prison for seven days, The weight of the coal stolen was 601bs. ASSAULT. Charles Green v. Benjamin Thomas.- This case was adjourned for a fortnight. AFFILIATION. Margaret Jenkins sought assistance from David James to maintain her child, born on 13:h February last.—Defendant was ordered to pay 2s 6d and o.stshom date of application. A RETURN MATCH.—Catherine Graves against Mary Evans, and Mary Evans v. Catherine Graves.-Cathe- rine Graves said Mary Evans threatened to assault her, and used foul expressions, which she (Graves) would not repeat. Mary Evans gave the lie direet to all that Ca- therine said, and went on with a long list of urievances, when Mr Darby said That will do; we can see how you stand towards one another; you are both bound over to keep the peace for twelve months.—The hus- bands were called and became answerable for their spouses. A TASTE FOR WHISKEY.—Three lada named Jenkin Lewis, Robert Davies, and Patrick Mihigan, were brought up, the two former in custody, charged with stealing a bottle of whiskey, the property of Mr R. Jenkins, French House, Tredegar.— Mihigan had absconded, and A warrant was now issued for his apprehension.—Robt. Davies said he was not with the others when the bottle was stolen.-Lewis and Davies were sent to the lock up tor one day. INEBRIATES,—William Morris and Edward Messenger were summoned for being drunk and disorderly. The former was a soldier,—Fined 6d and costs. COME OFF THE WALL.—Ann Llewellyn was sum- moned by Margaret Roberts for damaging a wall at Rbymney.—Defendant eaidHhe stones were her own and had been taken by complainant to build a fence, which she (defendant) pulled down to recover the s'.ones. I Ordered to pay damage and costs, 123 6d, or 14 diys. The case of the Tredegar Iron Company v. William Cossey for damage underground and leaving work with. out notice, was not resumed, it being arranged that the same magistrate who heard the first part sbould decide ia the case.

(TTMML giro*. M. Pougin, one of the pleasantist French 'writers HI rnufeic. has published a monograph on Bellini. The Birmingham Gazette says that the Hon. G. C. Lyttelton, the Liberal candidate for the representa- tion of East Worcestershire, is to be opposed by Mr. Laslett, of Abberton Hall, who a few years ago re- presented the city of Worcester for a short time On Liberal principles," but who "is now a Conserva- tive." A deputation from Chambers of Commerce, con- sisting of Sir Philip Grey Egerton, M.P., Lord Eger- ton of Tatton, the Mayor of Macclesfield, Mr. Leonard Bruton, Bristol Chamber of Commerce; Mr. W. E. Forster? M.P., Mr. T. B. Potter, M.P., and others, had an interview with the Right Hon. Stephen Cave, at the office of the Board of Trade, on Monday, in reference to the 14th clause of the Railways Regula- tion Bill. There have been numerous complaints recently of the large quantity of whisky consumed in some of the Irish Workhouses. The Kerry Post says that a "stir has been created in the Killarney Workhouse by the excessive consumption of whisky in that in- stitution." Most people would be surpsised to hear that excessive consumption did not create a "stir." The quantity complained of in the present case is three gallons a day. At Orleans, on Sunday, the Emperor Napoleon was dressed in plain mourning dress. The red silk ribbon crossed his white waistcoat. The Empress was beau- tiful and gracious. She wore a roan coloured satin dress, looped up very high, and showing about half a yard of a white and roan striped petticoat. Her bonnet was of the same material as her dress, with roan and black feathers. A dark green parasol com- pleted her costume. ABSOLUTION BY TELEGRAPH.—The telegraph is capable of being used for very singular purposes. A letter from Madrid, published in a Spanish provin- cial paper, states that, on the 23rd ult., "at half-past seven o'clock in the morning, a few hours before ex piring, the Duke of Valencia (Marshal Narvaez) had the consolation to receive the Apostolic blessing and a general absolution, which his Holiness PioIX., hearing of his condition, had sent him from Rome by a telegraphic despatch." We regret to have to record the death of Lady Pad- cliffe, who expired oil Sunday, the 10th inst., atRnd- ding Park. The deceased lady belonged to a Catholic branch of the Macdonnell's, of Gleugrfrry, and mar- ried in 1819, the present Sir Joseph Radcliffe, Bart. She leaves a numerous family to lament her loss. Lady Radcliffe was remarkable for benevolence of disposition, and her charities are very extensive. Few wanderers ever applied at Rudding Park with- out being relieved, whether Protestant or Catholic, and the poor will miss her greatly. The Italian papers publish a letter from Mr. Se- ward, dated Washington, Agril 10, fully confirming the denial of Garibaldi that he had ever been a secret agent of the United States. The only foundation for the report was an incomplete and incorrect extract from a correspondence between the General and the American Government in 1861. Mr. Seward's letter is addressed to Mr. Marsh, the United States Minis- ter at Florence, who is requested to give as much publicity to this rectification as the erroneous state- ment obtained. FEARFUL ACCIDENT.—A terrible disaster has just occured at Lintz, in Austria. A large vessel, heavily laden, in descending the Danube, struck against the piers which support the wooden bridge across the river there. Hundreds of persons hastened to look at the boat which rapidly began to sink. A few minutes later a loud cracking sound was heard, the piers gave way, and the bridge fell. Fifteen dead bodies were in a short time taken out of the water. So far back as 1847 the Municipal Council had decided on recon- structing the bridge in stone, but the execution of the plan was delayed. SHOCKING DEATH OF AN ARTILLERYMAN.—A very shocking accident happened on Tuesday morning to an artilleryman named George Rowley, a gunner in the B Battery of the 4th Brigade. The battery was on the march from Mansfield to Nottingham, and having ridden on one of the waggons for two or three iniles, Rowley attempted to get off for the purpose of walking. In doing this his spur caught the drag chain and threw him on the ground, and before he could recover himself the wheel passed over his chest. Medical assistance was procured a& speedily as pos- sible, but the poor fellow survived only an hour and a half. LQRD WILLOUGIIBY IYERESBY AND LORD PERTH. -It seems not improbable that the noble defendant in the somewhat too conspicuous suit of d'Alteyrac v. Willoughby will before long be involved in a yet more difficult case. In 1853, under the "Drummond Restitution Act," Lord Perth regained his ancient family honours; and it is rumoured that the contem- plates an attempt to substantiate his claim to the family estates now in the possession of Lord Wil- loughby d'Eresby, in right of his mother. Lord Perth it is said, has hitherto refrained from prosecuting his claims from feelings of personal regard for the late Lord and Lady Willoughby. The Lincolnshire and other property enjoyed by Lord Willoughby as repre- sentative of the Duke of Anoaster would not of course be affected by the proceedings in question.—Daily Telegraph. THE INSURRECTION IN HAYTI.— AN ARMY CUT TO PIECES.—By advices received per West India Mail we learn that affairs are becoming more unsatisfac- tory at Hayti. The Cacos continued successful in their operations; and a wide-spread revolution makes steady march towards the Capitol. The Government cannot discover who are the leaders of the rebels, but they move under superior generalship, and com- mand any amount of means to carry on their cam- paign against Salnave. The two hundred miles of country between Ouaninthe and Cape llayfci are oc- cupied by strong bands of insurrectionists well armed. General Chevallier, with an army of 4,000 men, in trying to relieve Salnave at Ouaninthe, narrowly es- caped utter destruction. His army was cut to pieces and only 800 were spared to return home. The gene- ral fled into the woods and escaped. Gold is thirty- four Haytian dollars to one American silver dollar. MR. TRAIN AT LARGE AGAIN.—Mr. G. F. Train delivered a lecture on Monday evening, in the Con- cert room of the Rotunda, Dublin, which according to the programme, included the Bankruptcy and In- solvent Court—the position of the British Ministry -Disraeli and Gladstone—and the impeachment of England for her conduct to America during the civil war. Mr. Train detailed the circumstances of his late arrest, and then went through, in his character- istic style, his varied and incongruous" platform." Having particularly made reference to the release of Colonel" Xagle and the other Jacknell prisoners, he read a printed copy of "a summons and plaint" which he asserted he had issued against the Lord Lieutenant, and in which he claimed £ 100,000 as compensation for "assault and battery," and false imprisonment. He was cheered loudly by his ad- mirers during the delivery of his lecture, and at the conclusion he announced that he should proceed to Cork on Tuesday morning, and subsequently would visit Manchester and other English towns. THE BRITISH MUSEUM.—On Tuesday an account was published of the income and expenditure of the British Museum, and of the estimated charges mid expenses for i h^ ensuing year, together with other facts relating to t he institution. The amount granted in last year according to the provisions of the ap- propriation "L-t vras £ !>!>,(>21, and the total receipts, in- cluding this sum and the votes for the establishment, buildings&c. was £ ]L6,r5417s.Gd. The actual expen- diture of the year amounted 1 otIO0,638 10s. 3d. leaving abalancein hand on fhe31st Marchof £ 26,llG7s. 3d. of which £ 25,P4C 10s. 4d. was deposited in the Bank of England. The estimated expenditure of the eu- suingyear is £ DP.3<C0, which is a net increase of £ 3,!>34 on the estimates of the last year. The total number of persons admitted to view the general collections during the year 1^67 (exclusive of readers) was 445 036 which was in excess of the number in any year since 1862, when the attractions offered by the second great exhibition brought a large influx of visitors to the metropolis, and the number of admissions to the Bri- tish Museum was 805,077. The number of volumes added to the library during the year, including books of music and volumes of newspapers, amounted to 32,645, of which 2,066 were presented, 5,609 were re- ceived in pursuance of the laws of English copyright, 350 were received under the International Copyright treaties, and 15,579 were acquired by purchase. Among the noteworthy acquisitions of this depart- ment during this year is a collection of nearly 200 Spanish plays and poetry, mostly of the 16th and 17th Centuries, presented to the museum by Mr. H. F. Chorley, in accordance with the will of his brother, Mr. Jp!!n Rntter Chorley. The value of the collec- tion is enhanced by the numerous bibliographical notes of its late possessor, drawn up in the Spanish language. Amongst the most interesting of the Ori- ental manuscripts acquired during the year are an Arabic papyrus, dated A.H. 133 (A.D. 750) one of the earliesi specimens of Arabic writing a Hebrew ser- vice book of the 15th century, with grotesque initials, and a Cop Lie papyrus of the tith century. Among the objects in the department of Oriental antiquities are the royal signet cylinder of Ilgi, son of Urekh, who reigned in Lower Babylonia about 2,050 B.C.; and a cylinder of Chaldean workmanship, having the Per- sian name Kandakhya, inscribed in cuneiform over the original device at an interval of at least one thousand five hundred years after its first engraving. The department of Greek and Roman antiquities ap- pears also to have been greatly enriched during the year. Amongst the contributions is a skull sculp- tured in marble, rather larger than nature, found in the ruins of one of the palaces of Tiberius at Capri. This skull, which appears to belong to the best period of the Greek art, seems to have been carefully mod- elled from nature, certain abnormal peculiarities of the original being exactly re-produced. There have been 723 acquisitions in the department of British and mediaeval antiquities and ethnography, exclu- sive of the Christy collection together with a large number of ancient coins aud medals, some of them being of great rarity, il'he collection of zoology, em- bracing all classes of the animal kingdom, has been increased to the number of 81,22S specimens, chiefly of the aniiulosa kinds, and most, if not all, of the other depart mcnts of the mu'q'ua have been enriched during the year.

LITERARY SELECTIONS. It is not until we have passed through the fnrnAe8 that we are made to know how much dross was in our composition. The true manner of judging of the worth of amuse- ments is to try them by their effect on the nerves and spirits the day after. True amusement ought to be, as the world indicates, recreation, something that refreshes, turns us out anew, rests the body and the mind by change, and gives cheerfulness and alacrity to our return to duty.-MR. H. B. STOWE. THE RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF CHALDEA.—The re- ligion of the Chaldeans of Babylon was an elaborate system, involving the worship of many gods. Various deities, whom it was not considered at all necessary to trace to a single stock, divided the allegiance of the people, and even of the kings, who regarded with equal respect, and glorified with equally exalted epithets, some fifteen or sixteen personages. Nextto these principal gods, were a far more numerous as- semblage of inferior or secondary deities, less often mentioned, and regarded as less worthy of honour, but still recognised generally through the country. Finally, the Pantheon contained a host of mere local gods or genii, every town and almost every village in Babylonia being under the protection of its own particular divinity." The author just quoted says that this religion was to some extent astral. Not only heaven, and, the sun and moon, but the five planets have their representatives among the chief objects of worship. But it is to be distinctly under- stood that heaven and the heavenly bodies are wor- shipped as real persons and not simply as parts of nature. At the head of all the gods is II or Ra, re- minding us at once of the Greek Ilus and the Egypt- ian Ra. Then comes a triad made up of Ana, Bil or Belus, and Hea or Hoa; a group which is much like that of Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. They all have wives, whose respective names are Anat, Mulita, or Beltis. and Davkina. Another triad consists of Sin or Hurki, the moon god, San or Sansi, the sun, and Vnl, the god of the atmosphere. These also have wives, namely, Shala or Tala, Gula or Anunit, and one whose name is unknown, but whose title is "The Great Lady." After these come five lesser deities who represent the five planets Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury their names areNin or Ninip, Merodach, Nergal, Ishtar, and Nebo. Some of these objects of worship have other names, and appear to be the same as were recognised in various forms more or less modified.-The Sunday at Home. A MIDNIGHT LANDING.—" There is no time for compliments or for leave-taking. Quick as thought our sailors have lowered away their boats and tumbled into them. Boxes and bundles, powder, biscuits, and shoeleather, have been handed over the side, and stowed away before a man of average skill could peel an orange. The first boat has left for the shore, and the Ikcond is close behind, pulling as though they rowed for a prize. There is a group of men upon the shingle, and our sailors hail them as we approach. "Who are you ?" is shouted from one side. We are Christians I" is shouted from the other. "It is the ArkadiF" "Yes, the Arkadi from Syra." They utter a joyful exclamation, and hurry forward to welcome us. In a moment more the boats hive grounded, we scramble out of them as best we can, and begin our Cretan campaign with plenty of ha'd handshaking. Never was such unceremonious treat- ment awarded to boxes of ammunition, never were sacks of biscuit so recklessly dealt with. The boats return for fresh cargoes and come again with mar- vellous rapidity, having taken on board the refugees who are lucky enough to have been waiting in this particular valley. A swarm of armed men gather round the goods which have been landed, and already there is a string of mules clattering down the path from the nearest village. We foreigners, who have nothing to do but to watch the scene, can appreciate its wild and striking character. The back-ground of rugged mountains, and the smooth sea which begins to glitter in afaint stream of moonlight, have unusual interest for us. This is our first hour in Crete. These active figures springing down the mountain-side, with their long rifles and hooded cloaks, are Cretan insurgents and yonder, in the moonlight is our swift blockade runner, with her boats plying busily to the shore. It is a scene to be long remembered, though it may last but a few minutes. For good or for evil our retreat will soon be cut off, and we shall see how the mountains all look when the sun has risen upon them. Hark there is now the boom of a Turkish cannon, and an answering signal far away. They have heard it on board of the Arkadi her boats are called in, her cable is slipped, and she darts away like some pale ghost disturbed by cockcrow." — Roughing it in Crete. DR. HOOK ON ARCHBISHOP CRAXMER,-Of the merits and demerits of Archbishop Cranmer the reader has had in these pages an impartial descrip- tion. Before he can be spoken of as a hero or a saim. the reader's estimate of the heroic and saintly charac- ter must be ascertained. That he was time-serving as a politician, his warmest admirers must admit in his worst actions Henry YIlI. found an instrument in Cranmer, whose remonstrances, if they evince the kindness of his heart, at the same time display a culpable weakness both of character and of principle. As the primate of an ancient church, while he labour- ed to remove the abuses by which, in the lapse of ages, it had been encrusted, he was careful to pre- serve its continuity, and he resisted successfully the attempts incessantly made to supplant, by the intro- duction of a modern sect, the church of Augustine nevertheless, it cannot be denied that by the prece- dent set through his timid concessions to the civil power, Cranmer bequeathed to us an ecclesiastical atmosphere so charged with Erastianism, as to render it difficult, at certain times, to extricate the religions from the political element. In doctrine, Cranmer had drifted from Erasmus towards Luther, but a Lutheran he never became; he is described in a Lutheran publication of the present day as "hav- ing lacked the central living principle of justifica- tiuu by faith only, and a clear perception of other gospel truths." Of his morality in a profligate court we must ever speak with respect; if he was not al- ways faithful in rebuking vice, he encouraged and rewarded tbe virtuous; if he was timid in the defence of his friends, h:s placability and gentleness towards his opponents became proverbial; if his imbecility and indecision prevented him from rallying around him many partisans, yet, charmed by the gentleness of his temper and the suavity of his manners, his friends were numerous. In literature he had no originality; he would never have been inpelled to authorship by the mere irritation of genius. But if his writings indicate no independence of research, and are never quoted as an authority by the modern divine, his professional reading was extensive, and he exhibited much readiness and skill in the use of his materials. The flames which consumed his body have cast a false glitter upon his character; but this is no fault of his. Cranmer, in the last act of his life, with his burning right hand, appealed to the church, not for honour, but for pardon—'as a beacon upon the top of a mountain, and as an ensign on a hill.- Lives of the Archbishops. MONARCHY OF THE PRESENT DAY.—We have heard it maintained as a great historical fact, that bad rreu in the common judgment of the world, have always been the best kings. Thus Louis XI. was one of the wisest rulers France ever had our own Richard III. gave promise to be the greatest even among the great Plantagenets. There is a certain truth in the seom- ing paradox. For there is no greater mistake than to suppose that the highest principles of personal morality can regulate wholly the transactions of States. But, true or untrue, the doctrine can only have application in those cases where the Sovereign actively control^the public policy. In our Constini- tion the duties directly devolving on the monarch are not of such a character. And, for this very reasort, other functions assume apeculiarpror.iinoce. Fore- most comes the function of giving the tone of society. To preserve a pure standard of morality is a high regal duty, the discharge of which is ,not only a tiling becoming in itself, but which surelv tends to strengthen anu uphold the monarchy. How much the monarchy of England, in this particular, owes to the Queen and the late Prince Albert, we can only guess, but our children may one day learn. For the most sanguine politician can hardly, we think, look far forward without some anxiety. Not long ago ou? great English orator ended one of his loftiest speech- es with woivls of good hope :—"I think I see, as it were above the hill-tops of time, the glimmering of the dawn of a better and a nobler day for the country a:id the people that I love so well." We welcome the. chenfu I prophecy. Yet, ere the splendour of that day shall shine, we fear that many a storm will have swept over us. The present aspect of England doet not speak of peace her immediate future is not Ul" clouded. No man living, we think, has a more am- ious prospect before him than the heir-apparenf, Snould his task prove easier than it now promisotj to be, he will owe this to the fact that the crown will descend to him strengthened and hallowed by the affectionate regard of the whole nation. It ca;) rest on no surer foundation. An aristocracy nevor yet has proved, in time of need, a support to monarchy —save when tne Prince has stooped to be the head of a faction of the oligarchy. This the first, two Georges were; unavoidably, perhaps, without doubt unwil- hngly. History will one day do justice to the efforts of George 111. to raise himself from such snbserri- ency, and to become the King of his people. i*b au his faults, and they were neither few nor smaJI, he did become the Kinp: of his people and not even his son could break that sceptre. His granddaughter avoiding his many errors, again holds it; and long may it be Iters. "The heart of Britain still beats kindly for George III.—not because he was wise or just, but because he was pure in life, honest in in- tent, and because, according to his lights, he wor- shipped Heaven. I think we acknowledge in the in- heritrix of his sceptre a wiser rule and a life as hon- ourable and pure; and the future painter of our man- ners will pay a willing allegiance to that good life, and be loyal to the memory of that unsullied virtue. She has so worn the crown that it rests easy and so cure on her brow and therein has deserved the grati- tude, not only of her descendants, but of all who believe monarchy to be good for England.—North ■*vi.fer W

A New Haven paper, describing the lo alities of three prominent institutions of that city, says, "The Medical College is on the road to the Cemetery and the Divinity College on the road to the Poor-bouae: and the Law School an the road to the Gaol."

F ACETIC. AN EX-PLAINER.—A retired carpenter. SOMETHING ALWAYS ON HAND.—Your thumb. THE LADIES' CHIEF AMUSEMENT.—Bonneting^ HEAVY CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE.-Gas Bills. NAME CLAIMED FOR AN OSTLER.—"Will-o'-the Wisp." What flower is esteemed by a gentleman's servant? -The lily of the valet. NOTHING LIKE LEATHER.-What leggings should be made of—alligators' skins. Going to law is a mighty cold business, for the very best you can hope for is just-ice, and often you can't even get that. John Bright says, that, "Considering what it now costs a man to get into Parliament, M.P. must stand for money-power." Why should physicians have a greater horror of the sea than anybody else ?—Because they are more liable to see sickness. QUERIES.—What is the colour of a suit in Chan- cery ? Does the man who weighs his words use scales ? If you cut" an acquaintance, are you liable for an assault ? C( A FOOLISH QUESTION—A poetaster asked Nat Lee. Is it not easy to write like a madman, as you do ? No," answered Nat; "but it is easy to write like a fool, as you do." AN ORIENTAL CONUNDRUM. — Why has the noble animal that carries the Queen of Siam's palanquin nothing whatever to do with the subject ? — Because its her elephant (irrelevant). An instance of throwing one's self about was wit- nessed a few evenings ago at a party, in the case of a young lady, who, when asked to sing, first tossed her head, and then pitched her voice. ABSENCE OF MIND. — At a wedding, one of the guests, who is often a little absent-minded, observed gravely, "I have often remarked that there have been more women than men married this year." WINE AND WITS.—" Now and then I resort to wine to stimulate my wits," said a young spendthrift to an old one.—" Ah," replied the veteran, that is the way I began: bnt now I bave to resort to my wits to get my wine. FOLLOW YOUR TAILOR—A certain fop who was arguing with a bluff clergyman on the immortality of the soul, asked him, "Now where do you think I shall go after death ?"—" Wherever your tailor goes," was the calm reply. A gentleman at an eating-house asked the person next to him if he would please to pass the mustard. Sir," said the man, "do you mistake me for a waiter r"—"Oh no, sir," was the reply, I mistook you for a gentleman." A very fat lady on getting into an omnibus, heard a gentleman make the grumbling remark, Omni- iHisses were not made for elephants." To this she replied, Sir, omnibusses are like Noah's Ark, in- tended to carry all sorts of beasts." ROGUES OF VARIOUS KINDS. — A man who ebeafcs in small measure is a measureless rogue. If he gives short measure in wheat, then he is a rogue in grain. If in whisky, then he is a rogue in spirit. If he gives a bad title to land, then he is a rogue indeed. There is a village out West so healthy that people can't die there, but are obliged to go to the next town if they are tired of living and there were two men who lived there "so old" that they did not know who they were, and nobody could tell them. ORDER ORDER !-A barrister opened a case some- what confusedly. Mr. Justice Maule interrupted him. "I wish, Mr. you would put you facts in some order chronological order is the best, but I am no particular. Any order you like-alphabetical order." A CHURCH AND STATE MAX.—Lord Eldon, thought a great stickler for the Church, seldom or never at- tended public worship. A parasite spoke of him to a. friend as a pillar of the church."—" Say, rather, a buttress," was the reply; "for you never see him in- side. An explorer of Africa, on being congratulated at a reception in Washington on his safe return from his perilous travels, said, "Oh, it's nothing to get safe through Africa; but what I feel thankful for is that I did'nt get killed on my railroad journey from New York to this city." ANTEDILUVIAN SARDINE.—A paper supposes that a whale may be only an antediluvian sardine, but thinks it fortunate that men are deprived of this faculty of unlimited growth. At the present price of bread," it says, a man eighty feet high would be the ruin of any family." BEFORE AND AFTER.—A sharp grocer, when a customer, who was buying a gallon of treacle, re- marked that a good deal remained in the measure after it was turned out, explained the fait by saying, "There was just. about the same quantity in the mea- sure before I drew yours, sir." DOG'S MEAT.—A fellow had stolen a dog, and, upon being detected by the owner, promised to return the animal the next day. The individual received a package at the appointed hour, on which was writ- ten This is your dog but on opening it, the as- tonished man discovered ten pounds of freshly made sausages. A little boy went to make some household purcha- ses with his father, who, on being pressed by the shopkeeper to buy a large number of blankets, hap- pened to say that he wanted his wages to go as far as possible," and declined the purchase. On the next Sunday there was a public collection in aid of Indian Missions. The youth reminded his father that India was far away, and that his wages mig_t go far enough if they were sent there. Voltaire, having been challer .-ocl. sent his would-be opponent the following answer :—" Monsieur Mau- -1 had tiie honour of your challenge, which I would gladly have accepted had you given me the choice of weapons. Being- ii i a-bed, a syringe would have been the most proper instrument; and that, from your own humanity, I do expect to receive from your skilful hands. But I must also observe to you that: a nistol ball would kill me. but can have no effect at 3: mi yon. Lead will assimilate with your brain; there' are we not on an equal footing?— I am, with a 'spect, VOLTAinE." ANOTHER. OOI.M A? TER ABRI)AD.-Tlie follow- ing rules o. hool" were voted by a negro in the late Radical > ction. It is doubtless genuine, and, as a literary p.-odnefion, is superb. It is supposed to emanate from the brain of some school emissary who has been out South" to teach the black idea how to vote :—" Rules of School.—1. It is the Duty of Each and evey Schollar to meet at the school at 8 o'C or as near that hour as possible. 2. j'bare shall be no Laughing no whispering nosneexingsloberan or drop- ping of the mouth in time of Books. 3. No Schollar shall be allowed to Leave the Schoolhouse at noon nor no other time until Leave from the principal. 4. Thare shall be no quarling no ruslin no cursing no swearing and particular no tightring. 5. It shall be Distinctly understood that the Girls and Boys shall have a play-yard in Tirely Separate from each other 6. No Schollar Large nor small be allowed to Leave the Schoolhouse in time of Books unless Leave from the teacher. 7. Any Schollar ^Refusing to be Govern Ey the above muntion Rules Shall be a Mandant by expultu from said School.—Montgomery Mail. A reporter having dined with some friends, attend- ed a lecture afterwards and favoured the public with the following report:—The lecture last evening was a brilliant affair. "ie hall ought to have been filled, but we are sorry to say only forty persons were present. The speaker commenced by saying that he was by birth an ecclesiastical deduction gave a learned description of Satan, and his skill in sawing trees. Among other things he stated that the Patri- arch Abraham taught Cecrops arithmetic. We trust the eloquent divine may be induced to repeat the lec- ture at some future day." What the lecturer said of the reporter :—" Dear Sir,—In a report of my lecture in your beautiful city, you have made some mistakes which I wish to correct. You make me speak of myself as by birth an ecclesiastical deduc- tion.' What I said was. that I was not by birth, but only ecclesiastically, a Dutchman. Instead of speak- ing of Satan as sawing trees, I spoke of him as sow- ing tares. I said nothing of Abraham, but spoke of the Arabians as nomads of patriarchal simplicity. I said that Cecrops was the founder of Athens, and in- structed the people in Agriculture." Paddy Mnrphy and his wife Bridget, afrer many years of hard labour in ditching aud washing, had ac- cumulated a sufficiency, besides supporting them- selves and the "chiJder," to purchase a cow, (of course they had pigs!) which they did at the first opportunity. As it was bought of a Protestant neigh- bour, Paddy stopped on his way home at the house of the priest, and procured a bottle of holy water with which to exorcise the false faith out of her. "Isn't she a foine creature ?" asked Pat, of the admiring Bridget. Jest houd her till I fix the shed." To save the precious fluid from harm, he took it into the house and set it up in a cupboard until he had" fixed" things; then he returned and brought the bottle out again, and, while Bridget was holding the rope, proceeded to pour it out upon the cow's back. But, poor Paddy had made a slight mistake. Standing within the same closet was a bottle of aquafortis, that had been procured for a fardinerentpurpose.and, as it dropped upon the back of the poor cow, she ex- hibited decided appearances of restlessnes. Pour on more, Paddy," shouted Bridget, as she tugged at the rope. I'll give her enough now," quoth Paddy, and he emptied the bottle. Up went the heels of the cow, down went her head, over went Bridget and half a dozen of the "cbilder,"and away dashed tbe infuria- ted animal down the street, to the terror of all the mothers and the delight of the dogs. Poor Paddy stood for a moment breathless with astonishment, and then, clapping his hands on his hips, looked sor- rowfully, and exclaimed, Be jabers, Bridget, bat isn't tbe Protestant strong in her—tbe ba*te?' Sire. one word," said a soldier one day to Frederick the Great, when presenting to him a request for the brevet of lieutenant. If you say two," answered the king, I will have you hanged." Sign," replied the soldier. The king ■UrecL. whistled, and signed.