The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

PENRHYN DEUDRAETH. I PETTY SESSIONS, Thursday, Jan. 26,-Before John Jones, Esq., Ynysfawr. Trespassing in pursuit of game.-David Jones and Edward McKay were summoned on a charge of unlaw- fully being in pursuit of game on the farm of Tycoch, Festiniog, now in the possession of Mr. John Evans, and that on the 2nd day of January last. McKay appeared to the summons; but as David Jones did not, the case was adjourned, and a warrant was issued for his apprehension. Drunkennegs.-A frail piece of femininity, but with a very aristocratic name, Gwen St. Clair, was charged by P.C. Wm. Roberts with being drunk and disorderly put- side the Baltic Tavern, Festiniog, on the evening of the 13th ult., when she was most abusive and would not be quiet. The statement of the above-named officer having been corroborated by P .S. Lewis, the defendant was fined Is. with ge. costs. The money was paid. Thomas Williams and Griffith Jones, also of Festiniog, were charged with a Bimilar offence by P.C. Wm. Ro- berts, and were each fined 5s. and 9s. costs. The same oiffcer likewise preferred a charge of drunk- enness against Griffith Roberts, the offence being com- mitted on the 10th ult. near to the Offeren Vaults, Fes- tiniog. He was also stated to be riotous. The ease WM adjourned to the next meeting, in order that additional evidence might be procured. Assault.—John Jones was charged by John Morgan with committing an assault upon him. The charge being proved, the defendant was bound over to keep the peace in the sum of X5, and was or- dered to pay the costs, 8s. Obstructing the Polios —P.C. Wm. Roberta charged a man named Wm. Jones with obstructing him whilst in the execution of his duty, at Festiniog. The defendant was discharged on payment of the costs, 's. 6d., and promising amendment in future.

TOWYN. RAILWAY ACCIDBNT.—As the 6.40 a.m. train was leaving Aberdovey on Monday last, it ran into an empty truck which the late high wind had blown on the main line, either Sunday night or very early on Monday morning. The line was blocked up for a few hours, but we are glad to say that all escaped with a slight shake. ACCIDENT.—Another fatal accident happened near Penmaen Tool, on the Aberystwyth and Welsh Coast Railway works, to a man named David Thomaa. It ap- pears that he was boreing a hole for the purpose of blasting the rock, when a quantity of rock fell and killed him on the spot. It also knocked another man named John Thomas, who was working in the same place, to a distance of about 100 yards from where he stood. He is very badly injured, but is likely to recover. THE DRAINAGE Of THE VALLEY OF THE DYSYNNY.— On Wednesday last, a party of gentlemen were seen on the sea-shore between Towyn and Aberdovey with maps in their hands, among whom the tall and manly form of our excellent member of the county (W, W. E. Wynne, Esq.) was the most prominent. He was accom- panied by J. W. Cotterell, Esq., the Ynysymaongwyn agent, and John Sylvester, Esq., of Towyn. These three gentlemen were, we understand, a working com- mittee appointed by the Dysynny Drainage Commis- sioners to settle the detail of the important works about to be executed by that commission, whereby thousands of acres will be reclaimed and brought into cultivation, and the Vale of Towyn become one of the most fertile and beautiful in Wales. We also noticed in attendance J. B. Denton, Esq., C.E the engineer to the Commis- missioners, and Mr. W. R. Williams, of Dolgelley, their assessor, who, facing the bitter north-east blast, carefully inspected the site for the outfall of the uew drainage works and on Thursday proceeded and inspected up to Pontygarth, near Bird's Rock, and returned on the west side of the valley, via Peniarth and Talybont. On Fri- day, a meeting of the Commissioners was held at the Corbet Arms Hotel. W. W. E. Wynne, Esq., M.P., presided, and E. Morgan, Esq., of the ifrmlof Messrs. Howell and Morgan, was in attendance as clerk. We understand that the engineer was directed to obtain the pipes, and place them in position for the sea outfall without delay; and'that he was authorised to make pro- visional arrangements with a contractor for the first scheme of the Act, namely that from the sea to the "Towyn Canal." We were also informed'that the Com- missioners directed advertisements to be inserted in the local journals, stating their willingness to receive money on loan at 5 per cent, a security that we should think would be readily sought after. We understand that, the Right Hon. the Earl Vane, the president of the Commissioners, would have been present had it not been for the domestic affliction his lordship has so recently sustained. We congratulate the inhabitants of Towyn and district upon the prospect of the early commence- ment of these important and interesting works of the drainage of this fine valley, so long the resort of snipe, teal, wild duck, and the bittern, and trust soon to see the more profitable and useful sheep and cow occupying their place. We shall hope from time to time to fur- nish our readers with an account of the progress of this gigantic undertaking, which we understand the Com- missioners have determined shall be executed in the best possible manner.—Our correspondent adds :-We are pleased to notice that Mr. William Scott, the late manager of the. Aberdovey drainage works, has been fixed upon to superintend the present works at Towyn. Mr. Scott's thorough knowledge of the business and his gentlemanly demeanour has gained for him, in this lo- cality, a great amount of respect and esteem.

A HINT TO THE LADIES.—If you want your LACES and LINENS dressed in a superior Style, (and who does not) you should use only the GLENPIELD STARCH, and you will be delighted with the elastictity and beautiful finish it gives to those articles. The GLENFIELD STARCH is ex- clusively used in the Royal Laundry, and her Majesty's Laundress pronounce it to be the finest Starch she ever used. It was awarded two Prize Medals for its superior- ity, and the manufacturers have received numerous tes- timonials from all classes, all agreeing as to its excellent qualities. We would respectfully caution our fair read- ers when buying the GrLENFlELD STAROH to see that they get it, as inferior kinds are often substituted. The manu- facturers have much pleasure in stating that they have been appointed Starch Purveyors to H.R.H. the Princess of Wales.

During last week 51 wrecks were reported, ?? j total of 263 for the present year. George Archer, a banksman, was killed on ? ? HH falling down a shaft ( ]60y?rdadeep) of tne. Silkstone Colliery, near Sheffield. > 1H| Eliza StraH'ord, a cook in the service of  SH Chorley, a Leeds magistrate, was last week Si; to a month' imprisonment for stealing ,ql1an < ????N dripping, the property of her m.?er. The said she believed that the dripping a the cook's "perquisites," but Mrs. ?"?f ??  that Strafford had not been authorised to disp^^( ?t??M dripping. H

LLANDEGAI. I THE NATIONAL SCHOOL.—We are pleased to under- stand that Uebecca Hughes, Gatehouse, a pupil teacher at Llandegai School, gained a first-claSs Queeu's Scholar- ship, at the last Christmas examination, held at War- rington. She is the highest of any in North Wales on the Government li&t, where the names of the candidates are arranged according to merit. This is not the first distinction awarded to Miss Wynne's pupils, who acquit themselves in a manner that reflects great credit upon their industrious teacher. This school is always very favourably spoken of in the reports of both the Govern- ment and Diocesan Inspectors, and presents the greatest number of children for examination of any girls' school in the diocese.

LLANFFLEWYN. I THE SLATE QUARRIES.—It is understood the slate quarry lately opened by the London capitalists upon this property, belonging to Sir R. B. W. Bulkeley, Bart., appears already to become an important under- taking. Lately, Mr. Oweu, the agent of the quarries, caused to be made out of the top worked slab slate a chimney-piece, which is now to be seen in one of the offices at the above quarry. This model ornament, which is neatly executed, bearing a suitable emblem, was worked by the hands of a person of experience at the Llanddeusant slate works, who pronounce the qua- lity to be such which admit of ornamental carving for tombstones, &c. It is supposed that a greater quantity of slates have already been turned out from this quarry than ever were worked from the Carnarvonshire qnar- ries, comparatively speaking from the same period of commencement. It is the opinion of scientific men when a level of a proper character and magnitude is formed, the proprietors of this anticipated flourishing undertaking will not be far distant from the indicating treasure which the ground they occupy appear to abound..

LLANRUG. I A concert was held in the National Schoolroom of this place on the 2th inst.. The audience filled the room completely. The performers were the Cwmyglo Glee Society, conducted by Mr. J. Alorris, and the Llanrug band. The principal vocalists were Mrs. (late Miss) Williams (Llinos Arfon), Miss Evans (Eos Gwyn. edd), Miss Griffith, Llanberis; Mr. T. Jones, Llandeg- fan; Mr. C. Griffith and Mr. J. R. Jones, National School, Waenfawr; and Mr. E. Williams. Mr. It P H nghes, the master of the school, ably presided at the harmonium. The Llanrug band showed signs of great improvement. The Cwmyglo ohoir sang "Chough and crow," B. Richards, "Boat song," and "Haf," by G. Gwent, all of which were well rendered. The sweet- Ijess and correct taste of tho singers ranks them as one of the first choirs in the county All the above pieces elicited warm encores. Llinos Arfon sang, with her ac- customed sweetness, "Forget me not," and Eos Gwynedd sang "Gwraig y milwr" very well. Mr. T. Jones sang "Her bright smile" and "Come with aweet voice again" most beautifully. He is possessed of a fine tenor voice, and was the best in Carnarvon College a year ago. Miss Griffith sang "Sweet spirit hear my prayer" very taste- fully. The comic songs of Mr. J. R. Jones elicited warm encores, and Mr. 0. Griffith was most warmly ap. ptMded and encored after singing ''The Wolf." He ? in conjnnotion with Mr. E. With?m. "Flo* gentle Deva," the rendering of which was excellent. The tv" last-named along with Mr. J. R- JoDM ling trin," which created such a furcwothat they had to repeat it. The playing of Mr. Hugheulnoe hisfrequent appearances of late in public shows that he is on the road to distinguish himself as a player on both har- monium and pianoforte. The National Anthem closed the most successful concert ever witnessed in Llanrug, and about X20 was realised on the occasion.

LLANYSTUMDWY. During the Christmas week, the members of the clioir of Llany.tumdwy church were treated to a bountiful supper at the Rectory, by the respected pastor of the parish, the Rev. H. Richards. A profusion of genuine Christmas fare was provided; and after supper, a num- ber of carols, hymns, Sc., were sung by the choir in first class style. Before separating, a vote of tbnb to the Rector for his hospitable liberality, was passed with ac. clamation. On a subsequent evening, a most successful local Eisteddfod was held, over which the worthy Rec- tor presided.

I PORTMADOC. HIGHWAY OBSTRUCTIOICS.—It would seem that tier, are more obstructions to the traveller between Portln, doc and Pwllheli, on the highway, than are to be met with in the shape of pigs and donkeys. A gentleman has written to us complaining that In places, and p,r. ticularly in the neighbourhood of Llaustumdwy, tree, overshadow a portion of the road, and at so low an eloYiI- tion that one evening last week, all he was riding frull1 Pwllheli to Tremadoc, he had his bat knocked off bit head twice by the over-hanging boughs. This state of things really ought not to be allowed to remain, for public have to pay tolls enough on this road, in aU Con. science. and ought to be protected from such annoy. ances. Is there not a road Inspector belonging to this Trust t THE FROST.—Our correspondent writee- We have had a delightful and. invigorating bit of frost at last, and it has "sharpened" us up in more ways than one. Tht Traeth which was previously flooded with water, prllo sented the appearance of one immense sheet of ice, which was thronged with boys and all imaginable kind of wild fowl, which flocked there in great numben, Ystymlyn Pool, too, near P>>ntrefelin, was the favourite resort of skaters from the Port and elsewhere, and may a mishap occurred, especially to the young essayists in the art and mystery of skating. The roads have been remarkably slippery, and several accidents havt oc. curred from this cause but luckily none of a seriouj nature. On Sunday night (a thaw commenced, which continued all day on Monday, by which time moat of the snow on the lowlands had disappeared. The frost was very severe for three or four nights, and on Fridaj night the thermometer mar ked 19 only above zero. OQ another occasion I am told, it was as low as 15. On the whole, the frost will be of much benefit to the country generally, though it has interfered a good deal with the operations of the quarrymen and the railway people. DETENTION OF THB LOKDOH MAIL.-On Saturday morning last, the mail cart from Carnarvon did not u- rive in the Port until after eleven o'clock in the morn- ing, which was more than two hours and a half after its usual time, and it was soon discovered that it had not brought with it the London nor Chester letters, as the mail had not arrived at Bangor when the bags from the latter place were despatched. It was learnt on Sunday morning that the train from London had had a colliiion in a tunnel, which delayed it for several hours, the par- ticulars of which will be given in another column. On Monday morning the same fatality occurred again, as the mail cart brought the Carnarvon bags ouly. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, Jan. 27.—Before J. Jones, Esq., Ynysgain. Claim for Wages.-A sailor namnd Thomas Jones, < young athletic looking man, a ptied for the payment of X2 19s., which he said was due to him from his captain. Wm. Roberts. The defence was, that the plaintiff owed some f7 to the owners of the vessel, and that therefore he had no just claim to his wages. Claim discharged. Inspector Davies had a charge against a man from Criccieth, for allowing his donkey to trespass upon the highway; and a woman named Jane Williams, had also summoned It. Owens, in a case of bastardy; but as there was only one magistrate on the Bench, these and other cases were all adjourned until the next meeting. <

RHYL. POLICH COURT, Monday, January 30th-Before R Wynne, Esq. Vagrants.-James Dowler, tailor, of Birmingham, and 1 Berkett Craigg, sugarboiler, of Oldham, were each get. j tenced to 14 days' imprisonment for begging atileliden, I on the previous Saturday, on the information of PC Jones. TH* MONTHLY PETTY SRSSIG-;S.-No cases wen tried at these Sessions, fixed for Tuesday last This fa4 which we record with much pleasure, speaks highly of the quiet disposition of the inhabitants of Rhyl, and 11' would almost appear a libel on their character juit non to say of them, even as the eminent Dr. Johnson said of the Londoners, after he first visited the metropolis m quest of honest employment, viz.,—" There were two sets of people in London,—those who gave the malt and those who took it; the peaceable ana the quarrelsome.* W. certainly never witnessed a town where the scale ol drunkenness was so low as it is in Rhyl, and in the ab- senee of this appalling evil, peace, harmony, and pnx perity may be expected and experienced to their fulles extent in a religious and civilized country.

RUTHIN. I BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting < the guardians of this Union was held on Monday las Present:—J as. Maurice, Esq., Chairman Jos. PetA Esq., Vice-chairman; Rev. John Griffith, Llanyn,11 Rev. E. J. Owen, Llanfair; Messrs. Henry Granthja Llanrhaiadr; David Owena, Aberwheeler; Evan Darin Ty'nycaeau; and Hugh Hughes, Llanfwrog, No b ness of importance was brought before the Board, be we may mention for the sake of those who are parti tt larly interested in Poor Law matters that one of tb relieving-officers reported having refused to pay tb funeral expenses of a non-resident pauper. He dit*U Brynymynydd, in the Corwen Union, but was remow by his relations for interment at Llanarmon, in a Ruthin Union. The Vice-chairman, in explaining a j law bearing upon the case, said that the parish where < the pauper died was liable to pay the burial expei)m provided the deceased was interred in such parish k i. having been removed to Llanarmon by his relation they were the parties bound to pay. Out-relief dim- j the past fortnight? 195 18a.; Balance against trea? £680 Paupers in the Workhouse 1u8 correspond; period last year 92; Vagrants relieved since last B? day 24. a COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS, Monday, Jan. 3U—cere: the Rev. E. J. Owen. Game Prosecution.—John Griffiths, alias Jack B". Quarry, was charged by Mr. Dennian, the Chief C: stable, with trespassing in pursuit of game, on the 1,¡ inst., on land adjoining Gelligynan farm. M r. Louis prosecuted. Mr. Denman deposed-On the 13th of January saw defendant on the road leading from Bwlch to K in. Two dogs—a lurcher and a cur-were with U, The dogs were hunting in a plantation, by the road 51 and defendant walked slowly, apparently watching th* Did not see him carry a gun. I approached him, » on trying to search his pockets, he held up his fiits, swore most awfully that he would smash my h" From the bulky appearance of his pockets, I sbe: fancy they contained about four couples of rabbits, renewed my endeavours to search defendant, and he last seized hold of me by the throat. I managed to lease myself quickly, and then proceeded on my ney.' I do not wish to bring forward the case of as, against defendant. Mr. Louis begged to remind his Worship that it a recognised fact that a road was only to be used byv public for the purposes of travelling to and fro—be"' man found guilty of killing game on a road was 3 passer, and liable to a penalty. Wm. Reeves, gamekeeper, stated that there was? in the plantation in question. Defendant, in defence, said that he was on his «>' Benhadlen farm when Mr. Denman met him Mr.' Roberts, occupier and owner of the farm, had sent that day to kill a few rabbits. The dogs were tw" dogs. He solemnly denied the offence with whS was charged, and complained of being ci>ntiniiJ sailed by Mr. Denman, or his men," who on one' sion even searched his waistcoat pocket. Mr. Adams-For a hare! (Laughter.) Mr. John Roberts, of Benhadlen farm, sworef had requested defendant to kill some rabbits on h" on the 13th; and that defendant was on the righ: to his farm when Mr Denman saw him. Cross-examined by Mr. Lewis-he defendziv: at my farm about dinner time-between twelves- o'clock. ,Nlr. Denman re-callei-At that time tho, (lei" was coming from the direction of Benhadlen i.ró wards Ruthin. His Worship, after a short consultation witb Adams, thought the evidence was insufficient t' ¡. rantaconvictionintheo.Me. |0j Mr. Louis said he would appeal against the jwj of the Bench. At this juncture James Maurice, Esq., arrived ,( Bench, and by Mr Owens' consent the CMe W", r-' his Worship by Mr. Adams. The two justices- joint deliberation, delivered their decision as ("II, The Justices Wl that the defendant had UD ment for the destruction of game that there evidence that he had sent dogs on the land fur pose of taking game and that he might have jjB the highway for a lawful purpose. Therefore ?' ?) missed the information." Mr. Louis, on behalf of the informer, ag.T" ?' ? ? himself dissatisfied with the decision of the B, jj applied for a case under the 20th Vic. c. 43, (Jj granted. ?j

THE RECIPROCITY TREATY. I The New York papers, received this week, inform us Ait the Federal Congteaa have resolved to give notice to Great Britain that the "Reciprocity Treaty" with Canada is to terminate at the end of 12 months. Dis- guise it as they may, this is not a very friendly pro- ceeding but we are of opinion that it will be much more injurious to the people of the Northern States than it will to those of either Canada or the mother country. That treaty was negotiated by Lord Elgin in 1864, with a view to terminate the constant disputes at the Custom-houses and at the frontiers, with respect to the import duties; and also the more serious differences which arose out of the encroachments of the fishermen of the Northern States upon the waters of British Ame- rica, encroachments which were likely to lead to repres- sive measures. By the terms of the Treaty, Lord Elgin tells us the following concessions (all manifest advan- tages) were made to the United States :-First,-All duties were removed on the introduction into the British northern provinces of certain articles, enumerated in the Treaty, the produce of the States. Second,—Permis- iion was given to the fishermen of the United States to fish in the inshore waters of Canada and the other Bri- tiah provinces. Third,—The St. Lawrence and its canals were opened to the vessels of the States. These: were great concessions; and although, of course, the colonists sent their produce free of duty into the North. ,orn States, the balance of benefit and profit was largely on the side of the citizens of the latter. Many of those citizens are fully aware of that fact, and they evinced much discontent when the proposal to abolish the Treaty was first brought before the Legis- lature. Several weeks ago the Detroit Board of Trade appointed a committee to consider and report on the subject; and the opinion of that committee is decidedly in favour of the Treaty. It is asserted in the report that since the Treaty was concluded, the balance of trade in favour of the States is no less than 162,000,000 of dollars, close upon £ 45,000,000. "With men ac- quainted with commercial matters," the Committee re- mark, "no further argument is needed to prove that the trade with Canada and the other British possessions of North America has been of vast advantage to the people of the United States." It is stated in the report that the abrogation of the Treaty was advocated, "because the people of Canada and the British Isles have no sym- pathy with us in our present struggle; but that, on the contrary, all their best wishes and feelings are with our enemies." But the Committee do not admit that this is a good ground for the abolition of the Treaty. "It is not in keeping," they say, "with the dignity of a great and powerful nation like the United States to allow itself to be betrayed into hasty and ill-advised legisla- .tion, because a portion of the inhabitants of certain countries do not like us." It "is not a question," they may, "of likes or dislikes; it is a question of trade and commerce, affecting the well-being of 70,000,000" (a vast exaggeration, but let that pass) "of people. If there lias been any infringement of our rights by land or Water, we submit that the repealing of the Reciprocity Treaty is not the proper redress for wrongs done to us. Let the government of the country, when the proper time comes, present its case in the right quarter in a becoming and statesmanlike manner, and insist on such redress as is just and leasonable. Let our commercial treaties and our quarrels each stand or fall on their own merits." It so happens that there has been no infringement by Great Britain of the rights of the Federal States, or their dtisens, either by land or water. The Treaty, Mr. Seward says—though it has increased the commerce, baa injured the revenue of the States; and that is one msofrfor its repeal; but the real cause for its abroga- tion is the ridiculous anger of the Northern Government against this country, because it will not join in its un- just and unnatural war against the South. The Federal statesmen think that Englishmen generally are like stars. Bright and Cobden-prepared to sacrifice every- thing in the cause of trade and money-making. They deem the Treaty to be productive of direct advantages to Canada and indirectly to Great Britain; and therefore It is to be abrogated, that the colonies of this country may be made to suffer loss, regardless of the fact that much greater loss will fall en the citizens of the States. Great Britain, however, will not incur in the least com- mercial or financial detriment from the abrogation; and as the advantages of the intercourse were so largely on the side of the States, we think Canada may rather re- joice at the termination of what appears to have been a bad bargain for her. If the abrogation of the Treaty had therefore only commercial effects, it would not be deserving the least attention from us. But another re- sult may flow from it. The sole object of the Treaty on the part of Lord Elgin and the British Government was not to facilitate commercial iutercourse between the States and the colonies; they had another and a more important one-to put a stop to the numerous and irri- tating complaints arising out of the encroachments of the Northern fishermen, and the measures taken to re- press them. There is little doubt but that the fisher- men of Massachusetts and Connecticut will continue to follow their avocations in the British waters, notwith- standing the abrogation of the Treaty which sanctioned their doing BO. A naval force must, now be stationed in those waters to send back the fishermen who intrude, and to capture their boats if they refuse; and it is im- possible to predict the result. We are told that the ex- clusion of the aliens will be an evil to the colonists, be- cause the latter do not-having other more profitable pursuits—encourage the native fisheries; and the great supply of salt fish to the Roman Catholics is derived from the States fishermen. We hope, however, that there will be public spirit enough amongst our sailors, either at home or in the colonies, to take the place of the Northern fishermen. Twelve months must expire before the Treaty ceases to be in operation. In that time, if it is found that individuals will not take up the trade in sufficient numbers, a company might be formed to carry it on; and the result would, we firmly believe, be advantageous to all parties. Much Canadian timber is also sent across the frontier into the States. A mar- ket might'be .found for this at home; and thus the re- lations between the mother country and the colonies would be rendered more lucrative, and therefore more binding. If proper measures are only taken, we are convinced that neither Canada nor Great Britain will be injured by this unfriendly act of the Federal Govern- meat-for such it is; whilst the people of the Northern States will have to regret the loss of £ 4,000,000 per an- num—the amount of their gains from the traffic with Canada.

BANGOR POLICE. TUESDAY, Jan 31.-Before the Hon. Colonel Pen- Dant, M.P., and Major Williams. Å Disorderly House.- %,I ary Jones, a beer-house keep- er at Gatehouse, in the parish of Uandegai, was fined 10s. and costs for keeping a disorderly house, on the night of the loth inst. Permitting I)runkenness.-Alilli-,im Thomas, of the Bun tavern, Bangor, was charged with permitting drunk- enness in his house, on the 6th inst. The officer stated that when he visited the house, there were several per- sons drunk, including the landlord himself.- He was fined £ 3 and costs, or one month's imprisonment in de- fault. Trading without a Licence.-Annie Jones, of the Brunswick Vaults, Upper Bangor, was charged by Mr. Henry Town send, supervisor, of the Inland Revenue department, with selling spirits and ale without a li- cense. Mr. John Sarah, excise officer, Bangor, proved that defendant had sold him lately a cropper of spirits, after she had failed to renew her license. Mr. Townshend also proved to having purchased hvo glasses of beer, on the 29th of December, at the Bruns- wick Vaults. The Collector of Inland Revenue, residing at Carnar- von, proved that defendant had had a license to sell beer, but that it had expired since the 10th Oct., 1864. She was served with a notice to renew her license, in the usual way, but she neglected to do so. She could not have a license except with his knowledge. Defendant was lined in the mitigated penalty of zCl 2 Ion. for each offence, with a recommendation to the pro- per authorities in London for a further mitigation, on the ground of poverty. The defendant did not ap- pear. Drunkennes&-Itomaa Hughes, Wm. Griffith, and Richard Williams, Pantdreiniog, were each fined 5s. and 9s, costs for being drunk at Bethesda, on the night of the last settKsg day at that place. Henry Jones, Llandegai, was also charged with being drunk, and of violent conduct, in High-street, Bethesda, and was fined 10s. and costs, or fourteen days' impri- sonment. near POACHING AT LLAHPAIRPECHAW. Robert Hughes, joiner and builder, from Llanfair- fechan, was charged with being out poaching on lands belonging to Mr. Platt, of Brynyneuadd, on the night of the 15th of December last. The accused was alleged to have been one of a party whom Police-sergeant Davies deposed to having seen in pursuit of game on the night in question, at Llanfairfechan. One has already been committed to the assizes. Mr. Luck prosecuted, and Mr. Marcus Louis, of Ruthin, defended the accused. Mr. Luck having stated the case, called and examined Police-Sergeant Davies, Llanfairfechan, who said .-On the morning of Thursday, 16th December, I was out from 12 to about 5 o'clock in the morning. In returning from Penmaenmawr towards the village (near 3 o'clock in the morning), 1 heard the reports of guns fired, from the direction of Gorddinog, Madryn, &c. I was on the turnpike-road, which I left just by Mr. Platt's Lodge I proceeded next by the old road towards Aber. When by Tanyffordd, I saw three men coming across a field, the property of Mr. Platt. They were carrying a gun each, and were coming towards Llanfairfechan. I fell back under the cover of a hedge, towards Llanfairfechan, till I came to the first houses. Kept them in eight. When they came up to me, I told the first man he had a gun and pheasants. Did not get at the pheasants, but took away his gun, and when in the attempt of doing so, the second man came to me rather boldly, and I seized hold of his gun, when the barrel came off, leaving the stock in his hand. Took hold of the barrel and the pheasants, but did not succeed in taking them. Just at this time my hat was knocked down, which covered my eyes. They then ran away. I followed one of them (Owen Griffith), but did not overtake him. However, I still continued to follow him, and saw him enter Gorpbwysfa Arms beerhouse. Did not follow either of the other two men. Had met and spoke to Robert Hughes many times. I did not meet him for some time after. I sent for another police officer to assist me in apprehending Robert Hughes. It was five or six days after the war- rant was issued that we apprehended him; I was in my uniform at the time. Asked some person his name, when Robert Hughes was passing. I apprehended him on the 4th of January, at Llanfairfechan, on the high road. Cross-examined by Mr. Louis—Have been in the force three years last July. Went to Llanfairfechan on the 22nd October. Defendant is a builder, and a respecta- ble man. I know he built a house there. I was a mile and a half from the spot where I heard the first shot fired. Went in the direction of the place from whence I heard the shots. Went on my beat. Stayed half an hour at Llanfairfechan, and then went towards Tan-y- ffordd. Heard the last shot fired in the direction of Wern. ] was within 300 yards of the men whom I saw by Tanyffordd. It was a moonlight night. Did Mt shew myself. Did nothing in the field but walk. I could not see at first sight that they had guns. They came on about half the distance, and I could see distinctly they had guns. Can't say that the barrels were fastened to the stocks, but saw they were guns. They were at that time coming gradually towards me. I fell back; and they entered the road. I kept falling back before them towards the village. Did not see any people about. By the first houses I stood then I went up to Owen Grif- fith while engaged with him, Hughes came up. Knew Robert Hugbes"by sight. I took part of Owen Griffith's gun. Did not try to find the barrel. They all then got away. Don't know the third man. I won't swear to him. The third man was not as near to me as Robert Hughes. Am quite sure both had game and yet I did not secure a head, [The Bench here put a question to the officer respect- ing the fact of his being in sight of the accused, which Mr. Louis said somewhat helped" the officer on. This the Bench considered disrespectful; and the learned ad- vocate explained that nothing disrespectful was in- tended, and afterward* proceeded with the cross-exami- nation.] Was from the 15th to the 30th December without meet- ing him. Have been at Llanfairfechan for three months, and I did not know him by name. Have met him once or twice a week met him at different parts of the road. Tried to meet him from Llanfairfechan to Pontyrhedyn. When I met him, I often saw him in company with other men. Met him the first Wednesday after Christ- mas-day. The information was laid on Friday. Did net charge anyone with being ooncerned in this offence but Robert Hughes. Had conversation with William Jones; other persons were present; but did not charge him with being out that night. The delay in laying the information from Wednesday to Friday was not my fault. I apprehended him on the 4th of January. He did not appear as if he had come from his work. He said nothing about the charge. To the Bench-It was a bright moonlight morn- ing. To Mr. Luck—What I mean by saying I made no endeavour to obtain the banel was, that I did not make any search for it. ,I did make enquiries of Wm. Jones concerning it. Police-constable Lewis Williams was then examined, and said—I was sent for to Llanfairfechan, by Sergeant Davies, on the 21th December. He described R. Hughes to me verbally and in writing. Mr. Louis objected to the evidence of this witness, what one officer said to another in the absence of the accused amounted to nothing at all. The Bench agreed with Mr Louis that the evidence of Lewis Williams was inadmissible. Sergeant Davies (re-called) said, in reply to the Court, that he spoke to Robert Hughes on the night in ques- tiun, and told him it would be better for him to give up the gun and the pheasants. JuBt as he had hold of the two, he was struck from behind. Mr. Louis then addressed the Bench, and asked their Worships if, from the circumstances detailed to them, they thought it necessary for him to proceed further with the case. He had evidence to prove an alibi-lie would call before them the man who slept in the same room and in the same bed as the accused. He would also call witnesses to shew, that from the 15th of De- cember till the time of his, apprehension, he was to be seen about in the neighbourhood and that the officer went up to Wm. Jones to ask him whether he was not out on the night in question. He would again ask them if they thought it necessary to proceed further with the case ? The Bench-You are now speaking to evidence which we have not heard, and which it is impossible for us to decide upon. Your first application is for us to reject the case altogether. Mr. Louis-That is my application and I then went on to shew (should you think proper to proceed further with the case) the nature and character of the evidence, if that should have any weight with you. The Bench-Wh-at do you mean by if that should have any weight with us Mr. Louis—My first point was to know if, upon the evidence already adduced, there would be sufficient ground for me to proceed, by laying also before you the nature of my defence. The Bench-Yes; and by adding if that would have any weight" with us. We consider the remark ex- cessively impertinent, and should not have been addres- sed to the Court at all. Mr. Louis-I beg your pardon, you misunderstand me; it is not impertinent at all in the sense I made the remark, but such as I consider it my duty to offer in the interest of my client. The Bench—During the many years we have sat here, we have never beeu addressed in such a way be- fore. Mr. Louis-I have also had considerable experience in courts of law, though, perhaps, not as long as the expe- rience your Worships have had on the Bench but I have never heard such objetcions as those urged before. You appear too anxious to take offence where none is in- tended. The Bench-The language made use of, we repeat, is highly improper. You have no right to insinuate re- spectiug the weight which any evidence unheard should produce. Mr. Louis-And the Bench have no right to take of- fence when it is explained that noDe whatever was in- tended. The case was about being proceeded with, when M r. Louis informed the Court that he did not intend to exa- mine any witnesses for the defence. The prisoner was then committed to take his trial at the next Assizes-bail being accepted for his appear- ance. An Order of Removal.- Upon the application of Mr. Wm. Morris, assistant overseer of the parish of Bangor, a pauper named Ellen Griffith was ordered to be removed to the parish of Beddgelert. Drunkenne-it.Steplien Horn and John Williams were each fined 5s. and costs for being drunk at Ban- gor, the former on the 20th, and the latter on the 19th ultimo. Bmgor Market Company.—John Williams Wall charg- ed with selling potatoes on the 17th inatantj and evading the toll due tb the Market Company far the same. He was discharged upon payment of 3s. 6d. costs. Larceny.- William John William Owm was charged by an old man named John Williams, a blind harpist, engaged at the Syr Owen" public-house, Glan'rafon, with stealing a shirt, the property of the said John Wil- liams. The old mau swore to the shirt being his from certain marks which he felt upon it. A police officer also deposed to having heard the pri- soner admitting the offence to a fellow-passenger in go- ing from Baugor to Carnarvon.-Sentenced to 14 days' hard labotir. Vagrancy.—Michael Kelly, an Irish nawy, was charg- ed with begging in High-street, Bangor, on the previous night. He was cautioned by the Bench, and ordered to quit the town immediately. [Col..Pennant here retired from the Bench.] Trespassing in Search of Game.-Owen ThomM was charged, upon the information of Mr. White, with kill- ing a rabbit, on land belonging to Colonel Pennant, in the parish of Llanllechid. The keeper said the accused had a dog with him; he saw him pulling down » wall, and taking a rabbit therefrom, which he Saw him kill, and take away with him to the quarry.—Fined 101. and 13a. an. costs.

BANGOR AND BEAUMARIS UNION. The ordinary meeting of the Guardians was held on Wednesday last. Present-Mr. Bicknell, chairman; Mr. G. Simpson, vice-chairman; MeBsrs. Rowland Parry, E. P. Evans, Thomas Lewis, George James, Rd. Evans, H. Roberts, Robert Evans, and John Williams. The Chairman called attention to a circular received from the Vestry Clerk of the parish of St. Pancras res- pecting certain concessions to Roman Catholic Priests in relation to Workhouse and District Schools, and calling upon the Guardians to co-operate by presenting petitions to Parliament against the supposed innovation. ,lo (the Chairman) did not think it necessary to read the document, as they had rarely any Roman Catholics in the house-one lately, concerning whom the Priest at Baogor had caused enquiries to be instituted, declared himself a convert to the Protestant religion, and would have nothing to do with the Priest. Financial. -Otit-relief for the past fortnight, £ 206 6s. lid.; irremovable poor, X211 6s. 9d.; nonsettled poor £44 2s. 2d.; parishes paid en account of call, X667 12s.; balance in favour of the Union, X975 9s. 4d. Cheques were granted to the relieving-officers as fol- lows :—W. Griffith, £ 167; L. Edwards, £ 130; D. Jones, £ 70; Thomas Hughes, A:93.

BETHESDA. Among those who competed for Queen's Scholarship, we are glad to find the name of Mr. Thomas Prichard, late pupil teacher of Glanogwen School, in the first class list; and as he is only 17 years of age, one ye&r younger than usual, it adds greatly to his credit. Great praise is also due to Mr. Owen, the master, for his skill in pre- paring him for the examination, as he is the first pupil teacher from this school that ever obtained first class scholarship.

CEMMES. PRESENTATION.—Some time ago, we noticed a valua- ble present of Welsh Bible and Prayer Book, made by a kind lady for the use of the parish church. Now it is our pleasing and agreeable duty to record another sÏJni- lar kind act on the part of Miss Mary Jones, of Hack- ney, London. This handsome and costly present, con- -ading desk of the sisting of English books for the reading desk of the church, is given as a memorial to her father, the late Mr. Richard Jones of Hackney, who was a native of this parish. He left the land of his birth early in life, and settled down in the metropolis, where he was exceeding- ly successful in his professi n. He departed this life last year, and left a widow (sister to Mr. Hughes, Cemmaes Bychan) and one son and daughter to lament his loss. At Cemmaes, he was received a member of the Church, by baptism here he received the rite of Confirmation; and it was here that he first partook of the other Sacra- ment of the Church. Amidst all the turmoil and bustle of Loudon life, he still remained a faithful and attached member of the same Church. He lived and died in her communion. Although dead he yet speaketh.

DENBIGH. It is with pleasure that we notice in the list of persons who passed their fins., examination, held at the Hall of the Law Institution, Chancery Lane, London, on the 17th and 18th ultimo, the name of Mr. Robert Hum- phrey Roberts, eldest son of the Rev. David Roberts, rector of Llandyrnog. We understand that the young gentleman will not obtain his certificate till April next, his term of Articles under T. Gold Edwards, Esq., of this town, not expiring till that time. COUNTY COTJRT.— The bi-monthly County Court for this district was held at the Town Hall on Friday, 27th ult., before R. Vaughan Williams, Esq., Judge. About 100 cases were registered for trial, but a large number of them were settled out of Court. The only case of interest (in which a jury was sworn) was the fol- lowing:-Hugh Williams, farmer, Llansannan, v. Gibbs and Cope, cheese-mongers, Denbigh.-Mr. Buckton, Mold, for plaintiff, and Mr. Eyton, Flint, for defendants. The action was brought to recover damages sustained bv the death of a horse. Plaintiff stated that he was riding his horse along Henllan-street, in the direction of the Town Hall, and when turning the corner of the old Free Heading Room defendants' cart, being driven at a great pace, came against him, the shafts of the vehicle being forced into the horse's brisket, which caused him to drop down immediately. The horse bled to death in a very short time. Plaintiff on being cross-examined by Mr. Eyton admitted that he was on the wrong side of the road. This case, consequently, failed, and plain- tiff was declared non-suited. BOBODOH POLlCE COURT, Saturday, January 28th,— Before R. Lloyd Williams, Esq., mayor; A. E. Tumour, Esq., M.D., ex-mayor; Evan Pierce, Esq., M.D.; and R. Owen, Esq. Game Prosecution.-David Davies, alias "Dafydd Pen- ddwy-acr," was brought up under a warrant (having been apprehended in the morning of that day by P.C. Evans), charged with trespassing in pursuit of game on the Crest about six weeks ago. P.C. Griffiths (the game constable) proved the case. Defendant was fined -61 and 13a. 6d. eosfa. The money was paid on Monday morning, when Dafydd was released from bridewe)). Stealing Straw. W illi,,vm Jones (remanded from Monday), 21. alias Wil Fish," pleaded guilty to having stolen a quantity of straw, valued at 3s., from the pre- mises of Mr. Story, Coppy, on Saturday night, the 21st ultimo. Having already been incarcerated for seven days, he was sentenced to three months' imprisonment, with hard labour. Drunkenness. Thomas Davies, lamplighter, was charged, by P.C. Rowlands, with being drotik and dis- orderly in High-street, on the 27th ult. Fined 5s., including costs, or six hours in the stocks. The money were paid. Richard Roberts, alias "Die y D-,]," was brought up, under a warrant, for being drunk and riotous in October last. A good character being given to him from that date, the magistrates dismissed the defendant with a kindly caution.

I DOLGELLEY. INQUEST.—On the 25th ult. an inquest was opened at the Police Station, Dolgelley, before Griffith J. Williams Esq., Coroner, and a respectable jury, upon a newly born illegitimate child, found dead in bed on the previous morning with her mother who was in service with the Rev. K. A. Roberts, at Brynrodyn. It was suspected some time ago that the mother was in the family way, and one day her mistress told her so, but she denied it. On the above morning, her mistress not seeing her get- ting up as usual, knocked at her door, and, receiving no reply, she went in and there saw the dead child with her mother in bed, and every appearance that she had just giveu birth to it. The inquest was adjourned to the 17th inst,, to give sufficient time to the mother to get well and attend the inquest. The Coroner ordered a post-mortem examination to be made of the body of the deceased, which was done by Dr. Edward Jones of this town. FATAL ACCIDENT. — On the 23rd. ult., a person of the name of David Thomas a native of Taliesin, Cardigan- shire, and who worked on the Welsh Coast Railway near Garthissa about 6 miles from this town was acci- dentally killed by the fall of a rock upon him. De- ceased's son who worked with him was also injured, but not seriously. Drs. Williams and E. Jones were imme- diately sent for, but the deceased was killed on the spot, the injured man was at once dressed and is now progres- sing favourably. Deceased was a native of Taliesin as stated above, and is the second person from that place who has been killed within the last few months on the railway near the same place. On the 25th ult. an in- quest was held by G. J. Williams Esq., the Coroner, at Garthissa, when the following evidence was given and a verdict returned in accordance thereto. Benjamin Houghton upon his oath said.-I live at Cefngoed, in the parish of Dolgelley. I know deceased; he was at work under me on the Welsh Coast Railway in the par- ish of Dulgelley, he was killed in working on the line near Cefngoed. Two blasts had been let off; after the rock which was loose had been got off, deceased went to work aferwards to drive another hole, and in doing so a lot of more rock came down upon him, he died imme- diately there was no one above him.

ED ETON. Amongst those who passed, on the 24th Inst., their final examination at the Itoyal College of Surgeons, LOll- don, we observe the name of Mr. Griffith Griffith, jun., Edeym.

HOLYHEAD. POLlCA COOBT, Saturday, Jan. 28,-Before Captain Roberta. Llewelyn Rees, a channel pilot from Liverpool, was brought up by P.C. Toohiil, who said:-About 11 a.m. yesterday I was called by the landlord of Lord Edward, who said that there was a captain in his house very drunken and riotous, breaking everything. He desired me and another constable to elear the house. We did to, when the defendant used very bad language. Be- tween 3 and 4 p.m. the same day we were called by Mrs. Hughes, who keeps a green-grocer shop in Boston-street, who said that there was a man in her house abusing her. When I went there I found Mrs. H. and her servant turned out into the street. The prisoner was running after Mrs. Hughes and calling her bad names. 1 then told Rees that if he did not conduct himself better I would take him to the lock-up. Prisoner struck me in the face. I then drew close to him, and in the struggle we both fell down, and ay left wrist was put of place. After some trouble I succeeded in putting the snap upon him. I, with the assistance of Inspector Owen, lodged prisoner in the lock-up. Hannah Hughes said—I keep a green-grocer shop. Prisoner about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon came to my house. While there he became very violent and riotous, and turned me and my servant into the street. I saw him assaulting Toohill. He WM fined E2 with costs, or in default to be im- prisoned for one month. The fine shall be devoted, as far as it goes, to pay a doctor for attending upon Toohill, who was so hurt by the prisoner. THB DINNER AT PKNRHOS TO THB CRIIW OF THE HOLYHEAD Livit-BOAT.-ID our report of. the above dinner we omitted one or two things that deserve re- cord. The crew present (who are for the most part total abstainers from all alcoholic drinks) were—Wil- liam Rowland, coxswain; Hugh Rowland, 2nd cox- swain (absent on duty): William Pritchard, Owen Grif- fith, William Warlow, John Thomas, Owen Owen, Ed. Jones, Thomas Roberts, John Griffith, David Ward, Richard Roberts, John Bouch, and John Roberts. (William Hughes having lost his life in his attempt to save the Henry Holman and crew on the 14th January. Mr. Robert Jones ( Bardd Du Mon), who has been con- nected with Penrhos for 42 years, read the following poetical effusion, which was received with great ap-I plause ;— AXXERCHIAD BARDDONOL. Ystyriwn a gwelwn lywodraeth yr Arglwydd, Efe yw Rheolydd pob peth yn y byd, A'r oil mewn ufudd-dod yn gwneyd eiewyllys, Ei weision Ef ydyw pob elfeu ynghyd. Un mawr yw'n Creawdwr, mae'r gwynt yn ei ddyrnau, Mae'n dala y moroedd ar gledr el law; A phan a'i hagoro daw'r gwynt yn dymhestlog Beryglus i'r morwyr, er creu ofn a braw. Mal gwelwyd yn gynar yn Ionawr eleni Y morwyr yu gwaeddi am gymhorth o'r lan, Ac wela fy wyd-fad a dynion YI1 barod, Mewn brys am eu hachub, hwy Ant yn y fan. J ganol yr eigion antunant yn ufudd Mewn awydd i achub eyd-ddyninn mewn braw, Yn hyu y Ilwyddasant i'w Uwyr ddiogelu, Er fod eu peryglon yn fawr ar bob llaw. Ibe'u clod yn gyhoeddus drwy Ddeau a Gogledd. Mae son am eu rhinwedd drwy'r gwledydd i gyd; Rai gwrol, dyngarol, aberthent eu bywyd Er cael o'u mawr adfyd rai bron myn'd o'r byd. Mae mawr-glod yn deilwng i fawrion Caergybi, Y rhai o doaturi wnaent ddarpar y bad, I achub y morwyr a'n dwyn o'u mawr g'ledi- Chwaneger eu clodydd fwy-fwy trwy bob gwlad. A gwelir mawr deimlad a serch Mr. Stanley, Yu darpar danteithion i ddynion y bad Boed llwyddiant i'w ddilyn bob cam ar ei siwrne, Chwaneger terfynau ei allu a'i st&d. He also read the following summary of the above in English for the benefit of those present who did not un- derstand Welsh. It was I he Almighty Government of our Great Creator is acknowledged. He, who created all things, rules the elements and regulates human affairs. It is He who foresees accidents and events. He holds the wind in his fists, and the sea on the palm of his hand. This was evident on the 14th of January last, when the sea arose to a fearful tempest, which caused great consternation among the mariners. The sym- pathetical inclinations of the gentry and inhabitants of Holyhead-had been awakened to provide for tbe emer- gency. A noble life-boat manned by a gallant crew had been prepared by their liberality. The life-boat sailed along tne crested waves to eave the lives and pro- perty of the Henry Holman, but in doing so they lost one of their number. The fame of this adventure having spread far and wide is a lasting monument of the heroism of the Holyhead life-boat crew. The Hon. W. O. Stanley, M.P., with his wonted liberality, invites the gallant crew to his mansion, where he entertains them as guests and treats them as friends. The poet closed by paying a tribute of respect to the house of Penrhos.

LLANSANTFFRAID-GLA.N-CONWAY. I THE MERITS OF A SCHOOL MASTER REWARDED.—On the 24th ultimo the above place was visited by certain persons from Yspytty Evan for the purpose of present- ing Mr. Evans, the newly appointed master of Llan- saintffraid school, with a handsome sum of money, which is to he laid out in purchasing a harmonium, as a small acknowledgment of the services rendered by him to the locality of Yspytty. The presentation meeting was held in the National Schoolroom, the Rev. W. Wil- liams occupying the chair. We had two very good speeches, the one by Mr. R. Daniel (one of the deligates) being exceeding amusing. The purse was presented by Mr. Jerman Jones. Mr. Evans humorously returned thanks, observing that he was unable to see any worthi- ness whatever on his part to such a testimonial, but confessed that he had always endeavoured to do his duty. Several duetts were sung, and it is but justice to add that the choir sang excellently well. Thanks being given to the chairman, "God bless the Prince of Wales" terminated the meeting.