The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

JKSIS COM.EOE, OXFORD.—Messrs. Chislow, R. Hughes, D. Jones, Francis, D. Evans, W. Jones, and T. Lewis, have been elected exhibitioners. There were nineteen candidates. The exhibitions are worth £ 40 per annum, and tenable for five years from matricula- tioa. CARNARVOXBIJIRS AND ANGLESEY INFIRMARY—We learn that the Right Hon. Lord Boeton has forwarded a donation of f.'ti, in addition to his annual subscription, to the above Infirmary, flis Lordship has on several other occasions evinced the same commendable liberality to an institution, whose funds at this time of the year are materially diminished by the numerous applications made for medical relief. SERIOTS .ACCIDENT.—An accident, resulting from the care] (if the sufferer, occurred on Monday, at Ty'n- llwyn, Pentir, to one of the servants of Mr. John Owen. Aa a man named William Williams was" feeding" the gorse engine, his left hand caught in the cog wheels, was drawn into the machine, and cut off a few inches below the elbow. We hope this case will prove a warn- ing to others who have to perform similar duties, and induce them to exercise du* carefulness. TnE SNOW STonK —The fall of snow in Bangor and the adjacent districts, during the past week, has been such as has not been experienced here for many years. Many of the roads leading to the mountainous part of the country were completely blocked up, and it was with the greatest difficulty that traffic could be carried ou in the ordinnrv and more public thoroughfares of the town. It is ftan.t] that a great number of sheep have perished on the mountains, where the snow is said to have been considerably deeper than a man's height. ACCIDENT TO THE Dows MAIL TKAIN.—On Saturday last, the mail train due at Bangor at 3.40 a.m., did not arrive till 12.30 p.m., owing to a collision which it had when about a mile past Flint Station, with an engine which was proceeding in a contrary direction. Hoth locomotives were smashed, an,1 the line blocked up but we are hirppy to state that the accident did not re- sult in less of life or severe injury to anyone. RAILWAY HILLS.—The following railway bills have been declared by the Examiners to have complied with the Standing Orders of Parliament: —Llantrisant to join the Tikff Vile Railway; Denbigh, Ruthin and Cor- wen (extension) Railway Carmarthenshire—to reduce the company's capital to jCl,000 Llanelly—to author- ise works and purchase of the Ithoi Colliery branch Vale of Neath—For amalgamation with the Great Western. A BKNP.nr ENTERTAINMENT.—We understand that Professor Whitworth intends shortly giving one of his unique entertainments at the l'enrhyn Hall, Bangor, for the benefit of the widow and children of one of the men supposed to have recently perished on Carnetld Llywelyn mountain. We are told that the poor woman, who has seven children to support, is wholly destitute, and is suffering considerably both iu body and mind from the late melancholy event. FDNKRAL OR THE LATH MR. DAVID EDWARDS.—The funeral of the deceased, whose lamentable and premature death we recorded in our last, took place on Wednesday, the 1st, inst. His mortal remains were convey'd to the New Cemeter'v, followed by his bereaved relatives and friends, and a numerous cortege of the most respectable inhabitants and tradespeople of the city. Indeed, we may observe that we seldom ever witnessed a greater manifestation of respect than was shewn on the present occasion. The funeral procession was headed by the tradesmen, &o., four a breast followed by the W olsh Church Choir (of which deceased was a member); and afterwards by the pall-bearers. The officiating minister was the Ib v. D. Evans (senior Vicar), who very solemnly and impressively performed the funeral service. Too much praise cannot be afforded Mr. Griffith Davies for the verv ahle aud easy manner in which he conducted the funcial arrangements. The deceased was a most praiseworthy and promising young man, and was highly esteemed bv his employers. The shops were partly closeO. on the occasion, which mark of respect must have been a source of much consolation to his bereaved and sorrowing relatives. Tin: LATH Mit. THOMAS ROBERTS, OF TAL-Y-CAFX.— Oil the 23rd ultimo, the remains of Nlr. Thos. Roberts, of Tai-y-eafn. were interred at the Bangor new cemetery. The deceased was, for many years, a station master on the Chester and Holyhead line, first at Bodorgan, and afterwards at Abergele For some time he had been suffering from the effects of a paralytic stroke, and late- ly he remove i to Tal-y-cafn station, on the Llaimvst line, where it was supposed he could the better perform the duties of his office than in a more important place. His death was sudden, and at the time unexpected A laree number of friends and acquaintances assembled to- gether to pay the last tribute of respect to his remains. The Hov. K T. Davies, Abergele, offici. ated in the chapel and the Rev. 11. Thomas, Bangor, at the grave Mr. Roberts was a native of Bangor, and was well known to a (:it-clt,, 0 f friends, and highly respected by toa Hi.? ac<rnintanca with the wor]d was  and h?now)e?e ?ried. He was a c?cienhous ?neo formi-t bu? was never imbued by a spirit of mtoferane?c or.i?r'v Hisiossisdeepty felt by hia widow and children,and a great number of acquaintances.-? (,or re/pomitnt. „ BAMT-UI Wn.sn CHURCH Cuom.-On Monday e\en- in the 27th u)t, the churchwarden, and the member o?h. ?.0 Choir (.bout 40 i" number) we.e grtadtg their worthy Vicar, the IteN-. D. NI.A., to partake of an excellent supper. At 7 o'clock p.m. they acctJr;l. iugly met at the Prince of Wales Inn, where the tables ?r laid ?ti?verycreditabl?tyl. by ? ll° Miss Boston. The Rev. D. Evans, together with Mis. Evans, Miss Maude, and Mr. ??aude, kind y honoured ? meeting with their presence, and contributed not a little to the pleasantness aud cunvlvmhty of the evening After i.sc.'had been done to the sumptuous supper, -M*"r ?.?rdcn Parry rose and said, that in conse- J en" slden and mo t lamentable death of one o the me ibers of the Choir (Mr. David Ldwards the usual toast would not be proved but he coidd^.ot refrain, however, from I)i*ol?(?illig ille health of MN re f ra i n i ezit. ) w t i,) for aiiii:Lbility, Evan?? (the wife of the Kev. Vicar), who for aU1ahlht.Y, combined w'tll benevolence an-1 humility he iud, was unsurpassed. rbig tout was responded to most heartily and cheerfully by all present. The Rev. Vicar, on be half of Mrs. Evans, returned thanks in the most appro- priate manner. Mr. J. Jones next proposed the healt- of the Rev. Vicar, and thanked him on behalf of the Choir for his hospitality and kindness in inviting them to partake of such a sumptuous ropast. The rev. gen- tleman returned thanks for the manner in which his health was proposed and responded to, and expressed great satisfaction in being amongst the Choir that even- ing, adding at the same time, that if he was spared by God. he hoped to meet them agaiu in a similar manner. He was also very glad to find that the Choir had lately greatly improved. The rev. gentleman then proposed the health of the Churchwardens, Messrs. Evans and Parry, both of whom he greatly praised for the manner in which they always performed their responsible duties. This toast was received with great applause and warmly responded to by the company. Mr. Churchwarden Parry returned thanks in a very becoming 111111 appropriate speech. The Rev. Vicar next proposed the health of the Choir, and thanked them for the efficient manner in which they conducted the choral, aud therefore an im- portant part of the Divine Service. The company, after a little conversation more immediately affecting the wel- fare of the Choir, broke up at a very early hour, having been greatly delighted with the entertainment. It IT.ay be added that it was the intention of the Choir to have sung several pieces of music, but in consequence of the sad event before alluded to, which cast a gloom over the meeting, they were dispensed with The prospectus of the Liverpool Ship-bread, Bread, and Biscuit Company, Limited," has been issued. It is proposed to raise a capital of 1:50,00'), in 5,000 shares of £10 each, of which it is contemplated to call up not more than £5 per share. The object of the company is to purchase and extend the Stanhope Mill Bread and Biscuit Manufactory, which has for some time been in succesful operation in this town under the proprietor- ship of Mr. Edward S. Samuel, who has consented to continue his superintendence of the concern, and to let the remuneration for his services be dependent upon the success of the company. It is a fact that while in other towns bread companies have been established, and are now in successful operation, much to the benefit of the general public, and particularly to the poorer classes, in Liverpool there is no such thing. The success which has attended such concerns when properly managed is fully demonstrated by the large dividends which are di- vided among the shareholders, as, for example, in Bir- mingham, where the Old Union Bread and Folour Com- pany has paid dividends at the rate of 50 per cent. per annum, and the shares of which, at the present moment, command a premium of no less than 450 per cent. on the original cost. Liverpool is, we think, a peculiarly pro- mising field for the successful operation of such a com- pany as is now proposed, from the fact that not only is there a large demand for home consumption, but it is the very focus for the vast exports of breadstuffs which annually take place from this country.

AMLWCH. I On Ionday last, nt 230 am., PiJot Boab No. 9, of Liverpool, when off Puffin Island, picked up a derelict schooner, the Newland, of Carlisle, 35 tons register. They succeeded in getting her to anchor at 7 a.m., in Amlwch Harbour, where she now lies. Much con- sternation was felt for her crew, but tidings of their safety reached here on Thursday. The vessel is now in the hands of the Receiver of Wrecks, abiding salvage claiuis.-At 12 3N a.m. cries of men were heard towards the Sound of Puffin they came up with the sloop Ann and Catherine of Conway, with five feet wa- ter in the hold, took the crew, two in number, off, when the vessel foundered in a gale S.S.E. At seven p.rn the flat Trefriw Trader, foundered off Point Lynns. The crew, three in number, got into their boat, and were picked up by Pilot, lioat No. 9, about noon, and were landed In Amlwch in a very destitute condition. They were well looked to their wants, through the exer- tion of Mr. Richards, H.M's. Customs, and Mr. Riddi- ford, R N., chief officer of Coast Guards. Subscriptions were at once raised, to enable the unfortunate sailors to reach their respective homes, in Conway. Much praise is due to Mr. Owens, hon. agent of the Shipwrecked Ma- riner's Society, for an allowance from the Baid Society, towards their expenses.

I BETHESDA. THE MEN LOST IN THE SNOW.—On Wednesday and Thursday last, numbers of lUen were in search of the men who are supposed to be lost in the snow, but as yet they have not been found. We understand that the snow is still very deep on the mountains, and if they took shelter in any of the hollows. the snow has drifted into these, it may be some time before they are discovered.

I CONWAY. PROFESSOR WHITWO]tT[I.-On Tuesday evening last, Profsssor Whitworth gave ou. of his inimitable enter- tainments at the Reading Room, in this town, to a largo and crowded audience, consisting of the nobility aud gentry of the neighbourhood. His chemical experiments were truly astounding, and the ventriloquial part of the performance was much enjoyed—the Professor assuming thii evening no less than ten different voices. We be- lieve that he has consented to give another performance at the same place on Monday evening next.

CARNARVON. The funeral of the late Cwen Griffith, Esq., of Trefan, took place on Tuesday last. His remains were followed to the last resting place, at Llandwrog, by a select circle only of private friends. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS, Shire Hall, January 28th,— Before C. J. Sampson, Esq., Rev. Canon Williams, Dr. Millar, and J. Millington, Esq. Drunkenness and Riotous.-Win. Jones charged by P.C. Thomas Davies. Fined 5s. and 12S. costs. William Morris charged by the same officer. Fined 7s. 6d. and 12S. costs. Elias Roberts, same officer. Fined 5S. and 12s. costs. All the above were from Llanberis and, as usual in these drunken sprees, acted more like madmen than human beings, giving the officer a deal of trouble, be- sides annoving the neighbourhood and passers by. Joseph Hughes, from Ebenuzer, was convicted on a like offence. Fined 5s. and 12s. 6d. costs. P.C. H. Parry laid the charge.

DENBIGH. I MRDICAI.—Amongst those who passed their final examination for the Diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons of England on the 13th ult., we find the name of Mr. E. P. Davies, son of Mr. Davies, of Prion, aud late pupil with Dr. Pierce, of Denbigh. Luc-rum! BY \V. I'RITT, ESQ.—A very interesting and instructive lecture on astronomical subjects was given on Tuesday evening, 31st nIt, at the Town Hall, by W. Pritt. Esq J.P., Eriviatt, in aid of the funds of the Free Reading Room, The talented lecturer exhibited the new oxycalcium light magic lantern and dissolving view apparatus, by Messrs. Negretti and Zambru, of London, and his observations were effectively illustrated by diagrams in motion. Landscapes, architectural views, comic scenes, &E., were also exhibited. The weather being so unfavourable, the audience did not number far above a hundred but. the entertainment was considered so pleasing that the Mayor at the close proposed it should be REPEATED the following evening. This proposition was received with acclamation, and Mr. Pritt very kindly consented to comply with the wishes of the audience. A much better attendance appeared on Wednesday night, and Mr. Pritt gave equal satisfaction. The Denbigh Stringed Band enlivened the audience with some favour- ite pieces ou both occasions.

LLANDWROG. I THE LATE MR. ROBERT THOMAS.—In our obituary columns this week we regret to announce the death of Mr. Robert Thomas, agent to Lord Newborough. 'I'll c deceased, who was 79 years of age, had entered the ser- vice of tile Glyiillif,),, family some 70 year, ago, wheu only nine years old. HE was some years after appointed valet, and afterwards house-steward and general agent to his lordship, all of which offices he discharged with much satisfaction to his employer and the numerous ten- antry. Some time since he was thrown from offhis horse which soon told upon his constitution. Me died last Wednesday week, and was buried last Saturday in the new churchyard at Llandwrog. The funeral was atten- ted by many relatives and friends of the deaceased, in- cluding his son (Mr. E. Thomas, the eminent violin- ist from Liverpool) and many respectable tradesmen from Carnarvon. The cortege was also joined by the Hon. Mr. Wynne, and brothers, who evinced the great est possible respect on the occasion. It is to be regretted that similar respect shewn to the obsequies of old and faithful servants are not oftener shewn by the higher classes, which could not fail to cement the good feeling which always ought to exist between the employer and the employed.

LLANDEGAI. I XOTES ON TUB KEHEAHSAL OF A CANTATA.-IVE do sire to pay tlw eOluplimeut of a and inde- pendent testimony to the merit of a Cantata, a rehearsal of which, prior we understand to performance at Ban- gor, a small audicnce had the privilege of hearing on Thursday evening, at the Schoolroom, in the above vil- lage. These notes made without book of either words or music cannot be, nor is it desirable that they should be very definitive, their object being merely to give honour and praise where it is due, and to point some slight defects in order that the greater perfection may attend the performance promised to take place in this city. The whole composition was effectively rendered- We were early treated to a Soprano Solo (with rehearsal, accompauiinent) which was sung moatsweetly by a sweet voice but nweeter than all was the beautiful air itself, a gem of melody. The choruses were all very fine and highly descriptive without loss of beauty. The atten ion paid to the baton of the conductor, the composer him- feelf, was marked and had its proper effect in a precision rarely equalled in Exeter Ilall. This, however, fell off after the first three choruses. We observed that in one of the choruses, where the basses are required to make a sudden and deep drop, few of them were able to reach the uote, and the consequent discord was patent, the only patent discord let us add. When a Solo is followed I.y a semichorus or quartett it is not well that the singer should stand aloof behind the orchestra. Some Sotto voce" singing (also behind the orchestra), was far too Sotto and indistinct and much marred the general effect of the Cantata. The instruments were kept in far better trim than any we have heard in or about Bangor. The brass instruments were especially good, and nowhere more so than in an exquisite march which might dis- tinguwh any composer, from its originality and elegance. livery one present must have observed that the play- in!; of the pianoforte was perfection throughout.— A ttditor.

I POBTMADOC. THE DISC TELEGRAPH AND TIm FESTINIOG RAILWAY. —This ingenious and simple telegraph in vented by Mr. C. E. Spagnoletti, London, is now in full operation in the long tunnel on the line of railway near to Tanygrisaii, it having been put up by Mr. H. Spagnoletti, brother of the patentee. Its extreme simplicity is its distinguish- ing cliaractetistic, and for this reason, and its effective- ness, it is strongly recommended by Captain Tyler the Government Inspector of Railways to be used in all railw ty tunnels. The plan consists in having two boxes placed one at each end of the tunnel and when a train enters at either end, an instant communication is made to the other end, announcing that a train is on the line- there being bells affixed to each box, to call the attention of the clerk to the fact. No accident, therefore, can possibly occur, unless through gross neglect on the part of the officer on duty. We are given to understand that the Railway Officials are highly delighted with its work- ing np to the present time. Mr. H. Spagnoletti has likewise erected a bell telegraph on the Wrysgan Quarry incline (Mr. Barnard's) which has excited general ad- miration. WELSH AND IRISH NAVVIES.—We are sorry to say that the hereditary fend between the Welsh and the Irish has broken out in Portmadoc, which has resulted in the expulsion of the latter from the employment of Messrs. Mackenzie and Williamn, who are making the raised embankment across the Traeth Mawr. Whilst the contractors were engaged elsewhere for a few hours on Wednesday last, the Welsh Navvies rose against their Irish fellow workmen and compelled them to leave the ground, without any other cause being stated or urged save that they were Irishmen. The Contractors (one of which a pure Welshman)" are most indignant at this, and intend bringing the ringleaders of the foolish and stupid outrage before the Magistrates, Good work- men are very scarce, and the men so ill-treated were ifrst-class fellows in their way, mid were very quiet in their general conduct. We are very sorry indeed, that Welshmen should so given the reins to such national prejudice and folly, and especially as it cannot possibly benefit themselves, and such conduct is certain to bring with it, a just retribution. I ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PORTMADOC MUTUAL SHIP INSURANCE SOCIETY. This meeting took place on Monday last in the Town Hall, when there was a very large attendance of mem- bers. S. Holland, Esq., occupied the chair. The Chairman explained that they were called toge- ther to hear a report read of the last year's proceedings, to pass any bye-laws which might be considered neces- sary, t. appoint officers for the ensuing year, and for any other business required. He then proceeded to state that there were 153 vessels insured in the Society, the total estimated value of which was 2130,000, During the last year, that is, during the winter of 1863-4, nine vessels were totally lost, for seven of which the Society had paid X5,330 the two others having been only re- cently lost, would have to be settled for at the proper time. In addition to the above vessels which had been totally lost, twenty-four had received partial damages, towards which the sum of C2,210 had been paid. Eleven vessels had been entered in the Society during the year 1864, so that the gross number and value of the vessels insured were slightly on the increase. lie then read a statement of the accounts, prepared by Captain G. Grif- fith, who has acted as secretary since the death of Mr. Harrow, which report, in fact, was the balance sheet, which shewed that after all claims had been paid, so far as they had been adj usted, that there was a balance in hand of 12,050. The result altogether was most satis- factory, aud shewed that the Society was duly appreci- ated by the shipping interest of the Port. The Chairman next called attention to certain additional bye-laws which were proposed at a meeting held in October last, and which, if approved of, it would be necessary for them to confirm at that meeting. Considerable discussion then took place in reference to these laws; and though parties had paid an extra cail on their vessels, under the impression that the new laws were in operation, and that they would have a return of any amount overpaid, after it was ascertained where their vessels were at the time of their making the said payment, it was decided, on the question being put to the meeting, that the new bye-laws should only take effect from that day also, that the said bye-laws should be applied to vessels paying extra insurance, and on voyages to the southward of our channels, as to those trading to the Baltic. It was then proposed by Mr. W. Jones (Lloyd's agent in Portmadoc), and seconded by Captain Ellis Huberts, —" That the above bye-laws take effect from the 7th of October last." This was opposed by an amendment, moved by Capt. Thomas Richards, and seconded by Capt. David Jones (of the Elizabeth Thomas), that they should not take effect until after that meeting. On a shew of hands, the amendment was declared to becarried. It WAS then carried, that vessels discharging in the Bay of Gibraltar should be subject to an additional in. surance of £ 1 percent. An animated discussion then ensued as to the advisa- bility of allowing vessels up the Mediterranean Sea dur- ing the winter months; and as to the rate of extra in- surance they should be subject to if allowed and detain- ed there. It was ultimately decided that vessels be permitted to proceed to that sea as heretofore, subject to the addi- tional insurance stated in the new bye-laws; but should such vessels be lost, or sustain any damage whilst load- ing or discharging in any of the bays of the Mediterra- nean, or to the southward of Gibraltar, such vessels will be subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. off the amount they may be entitled to receive from the Society. On a motion of Captain Thomas Richards, seconded by Captain I'.dward Lloyd, it was carried—That, in fu- ture, all vessels insured in this Society be re-valued and classed every two years. It was likewise carried, on the motion of Capt. Owen Lloyd, seconded by Mr. J. H. Williams (Foundry),— That all vessels insuring in the Society be allowed two months' grace, after being placed on the books of the Society, before they be liable to any call which may chance to be made. The Chairman then reminded the meeting that it was necessary to provide more funds, AS the balance then in hand would be surely required before long to pay for the vessels lately lost, and for damages receiv- ed by others. On the motion of Captain Edward Lloyd, seconded by Captain Morris Jones, it was agreed that a call of U per cent. be made, payable on the 1st of April, with a me I itli's grace. Appointment of Sect-etary.-Tlie Chairman then re- ferred to the appointment of a new Secretary, in the room of the late Mr. Barrow, and observed that Captain Griffith Griffith had proved himself to be exceedingly well qualified for the office, by the manner in which he had fulfilled its duties since Mr. Barrow's death in Au. gust last. Mr, Owen Morris then proposed, and Mr. Bennett Williams iieconded,-That Mr. G. Griffith be the Secre- tary. Captain Thomas Richards then proposed, and Mr. W. E. Morris secoii(led,-That Capt. Evan Jones be elected to the ofifce. The votes were-For Captain G. Griffith, 64; for Capt. Evan Jones, 42 Capt. Griffith was therefore declared to be duly elected as Secretary. A fter a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meeting separated. There was other business transacted, but it was of no public interest.

ST. ASAPH. I BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Guardians of the St. Asaph Uniou was held on Thursday last. Present:— Captain Thomas, chairman; W. B. Wynne, Ffiq., Garthewin, vice-chairman Rev. Z. Davies, Llaryldnlas; Kev. Thomas Williams, St. George Thomas Sleight, Ksq.; Rev. John Pugh, Llansannan Messrs. E. P. .(ones, Rhyl; William Parry, Denbigh; T. G. Luut, ditto; R. Jones, lthuddlii) Edwards, Abergele; Roberts, Bettwa; Joues, Llanncfydd and Hugh Parry, St. Asaph. Treat to the Workhouse children.-The Master reported that the children of the Workhouse were kindly trea- ted, by the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, on Tuesday last, to a splendid tea, with buns, bread and butter, and cakes, as well as a quantity of apples, in the dining hall of the Workhouse. His lordship visited the children during the entertainment. The Clerk was instructed to tender the thanks of the board to the Bishop for his generosity towards the children. A Son accusing his Pather.-The Master also reported that an inmate, named Thomas Roberts, of the parish of Bodfary, had taken some wire out of a newly-repaired slack-riddle, and appropriated it to his own use. Petty thefts of this description, the Master said, frequently occur in the house. Thomas Roberts, a surlv-looking old man, was sum- moned before the board, and his son, a pale-faced and ill-natured looking fellow, attended as a witness against him. The old man denied the charge, whereupon the son angrily said—"I saw him cut the wire, to clean his pipe with The Master informing the board there was no other witness, The Chairman said to the father—Let us not hear anything again of you in this way, or else we shall semi you before the magistrates, and punish you according to your desert.—And to the son the captain said, sharply -I ¡"we very little ¡lependcncc oil yon; and I cannot find language too severe to censure you for coming here to give evidence (and very doubtful evidence, too) against your father. Go, sir, and improve your ways. A Dtserled Family.-A poor woman named Margaret Jones, Bridgend, Abergele, addressed a letter to the board stating that she ar.d her children were deserted by her husband, and applying for the assistance of the board to relieve her trouble. The board ordered the relieving-officer to make en- quiries as to the whereabouts of the husband—in the meantime to relieve his family in kind. Charge against the Denbigh I{eticving oiffeer.—The following letter of complaint, from the Mayor of Den- bigh, was read by the Chairman :— "Denbigh, 1st Feb., 1865. Dear Sir,—I deem it my duty, as chief magistrate of this place, to draw the attention of the guardians to the following case of neglect of duty on the part of Mr. Robert Roberts, relieving-officer for this district:— On Friday, the 20th ultimo, the medical officer, Dr. Edwards was sent for to Thomas Hughes, a pauper residing in Denbigh. He immediately visited the pauper, and supplied him with the usual certificate of his inabilty through sickness. The. mother of the wife of the pauper called upon the relieving-officer, on Friday, with the certificate, and applied for relief. He refused relief, and offered to give the pauper an order for admission into the Workhouse, which, as you are aware, is five miles off. It was explained to the officer that the pauper was ill, but he persisted in refusing relief. Repeated applications during Friday and Saturday were made to him by the pauper's wife and relations, but with no success. He was also sent for by Mr. Parry, one of the guardians, whose interference was equally unavailing. On Satur- day evening, the pauper's wife's father called upon me in great distress, and informed me that '.he officer had neither visited his son-in-law nor relieved him. I sup- plied him with the means of satisfying their immediate wants, and sent to the officer requesting to see him My request WM unheeded, and on Sunday, at mid-day, I visited the pauper, and found him in bed. His house had the appearance of poverty, there being not a particle of furniture in the kitchen, and I have reason to believe that the pauper and his wife (she had only been con- fined about a fortnight before of a still-born child) had been in want, and would have suffered if they had not been relieved by private charitv. On Monday morning, the wife again called upon the officer, having been supplied with a second certificate from Dr. Edwards, in which he stated that the pauper was unfit to he removed to the Workhouse. Upon the receipt of this certificate the officer visited the pauper, and supplied him with relief. The officer resides within a few minutes' walk of the medical officer's and the pauper's, and I complain that, though repeatedly applied to, he did not either visit the pauper as required by the regulations of the Poor Law Board, or satisfy himself by enquiring of Dr. Edwards of the true state of the case. The pauper is still under medical treatment, and not in a state to be removed to the Workhouse, though I am not aware of any circumstance that would j ustify such a course in this case. I am, yours faithfully, R. LLOYD WILLIAMS. To the Chairman of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians." The above letter was read in the presence of the re- lieving-officer, addressing whom The Chairman said-This is a very serious charge. What have you to say ? R. 0.—Thomas Hughes, sir, was out on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, aud Thursday, previous to the Friday mentioned in the Mayor's letter. I am very busy on Friday night, and did not think it important that I should see Thos. Hughes. The Chairman— You are greatly blameable for that. it. 0.— Yes, iir I am sorry for it. Mr. William Parry—When I sent for the officer on Saturday, he was not at home, but [ left a word at his house to call with me when he returned. R. O.-That day I was paying relief money at Llan- sannan, and did not return home till after ten o'clock at night. I was told that Mr. Parry wanted to see me, but I thought it was too late to go to him. Hev. J. Pugh-Why did you offer the Workhouse instead of relief to Thomas Hughes ? Was there any- thing in his character to induce you to do so ? It, O.-Well, to tell you the truth about i.is charac- ter—he is an old poacher, a lazy and drunken fellow. He has been in gaol many times for poaching; and his wife has been in gaol, too, for prostitution. Now, the tide of feeling began to turn in favour of the relieving-officer. The Chairman—The character of the man certainly justifies in a slight degree the conduct of the relieving- officer. What does the certificate say-" diarrahcua— disabled "—this is not very stroag. It 0.—As soon as I got the second certificate, stating it, 0, As soon he was unfit to be removed, I visited him, and gave the wife four shillings. Mr. Sleight -1 certainly cannot see the officer is open to the grave charge laid against him by the Mayor. The Chairman-Was this man on your list as a pauper ? it. O.-No; he never was, air, during my time. Mr. Brownlow Wynne—It appears to me that the medical officer has reversed the usual course in these cises. Is it not that the medical officer should act at the recommendation of the relieving-officer and not the relieving-officer at the recommendation of the medical officer'! The CLERK -That is'the ordinary rule. R. 0.-1 very often receive certificates from the me- dical officer before I am consulted, and sometimes he refuses to act according to my orders. The CHAIRMAN—You appear to have neglected your duty in not visiting the man on Friday night, and you ought to have paid that respect to the Mayor which is due to him as chief magistrate in Denbigh. I must say, too, that Mr. Edwards is more in fault than yourself for taking upon himself to attend the man, as a pauper, be- fore his case was reported by you. He had no right to visit him under these circumstances. The Guardians unanimously concurred with the Chairman's observations. Mr. WM. PARlly-1 believe Roberts does his duty conscientiously. The fact is, he knows too much of Denbigh to be cheated by impostors. Rev. Z. DAYIEs-Then he is the very man to be a relieving-officer there. Mr. WM. PARIIV— I acknowledge he is an excellent officer, but he is to blame for not making enquiries res- pecting this case when he got the first certificate from Dr. Edwards. Mr. SLEIGHT-If he must attend to every certificate issued in an irregular way by the medical-officer there will be no end to his labours. I think we ought to sup- port our relieving-officer. Rev. THoll. WILLIAMS-It seems to me that the re- lieving-officer in Denbigh cannot act independently. Mr. SLHOBT -It was just the same with the previous relieving-officer; he resigned because he was bullied by Dr. Edwards. Rev. J. PUGH- Hall tha medical-oiffoer ever refused your orders ? R O. Yes, sir, be did so last week. And allow me to say, gentlemen, that in one case Mr. Edwards gave a certificate for a nurse in a family where the husband was earning 18s a week but in another case, that of a poor girl who had been bitten by a horse, and whose father was only earning 6s. a week, he refused the Uniou certificate, saying he would charge the father fur his services. The CHAIRMAN—That case did not come under the extras." (A laugh.) R.O.—In another case, he granted a certificate to a man for "inability," and on the very day the certificate was given the man was hard at work loading coal for Mr. Evans, coal merchant, Denbigh. (Laughter.) Mr. BROWNLOW WYNNE—If these statements are true, I think Mr. Edwards wants a word of advice from vie, and he ought to be summoned to atteud the Board. (Hear, hear.) The Relieving-officer also instanced a case where a man was pronounced very ill by Dr. Edwards, and on whose behalf the Mayor and all the geutry of Denbigh had interceded, but who in reality was well enough to work. He had an opportunity of pointing this giati out on the street to the Mayor and Mr. Lunt, one of the Guardians. The CII.HRMAN- What did the May'or say then ? II.O.-Ile said—WELL, there are some impostors in this town." (Laughter) Mr. 1 UNT corroborated the ofifcer's statement. Mr. BROWNLOW WyssE-The relieving-officer has acted very creditably in these cases. A Mayor, of course, ought not to have more influence on him in the performance of his duty than an alderman, or anyone else. (Hear, hear.) Rev. J. PGOH-I find him a very painstaking officer at Llansannan. The CHAIRMAN* "Whenever you get a certificate from the medical-officer, it IS your duty to attend to it im- mediately. Always make a full enquiry before you re- fuse relief in anv case. R.O.—I will," sir. In the case of Thomas Hughes I did not refuse relief when I received a certificate stating he was unfit to be removed to the Workhouse. In reference to the particular case alluded to in the Mayor's letter, the Guardians considered that the re- Heviiig-officer'A explanation so far unsatisfactory that he did not visit the pauper at the earliest opportunity. Further enquiry is to be made at the next Board with regard to Dr. Edwards and the relieving-officer. Finance.—Out-relief during the past fortnight, £ 367 17s. 0d.

LIFE BOATS. To the Editor of the North TVare, Chronicle. I Sir,-Seeing in your paper of the 21st January a letter from Thomas Briscoe," dated Holyhead, January 18, 1865, wherein it is stated tli at -t "squall (hurricane) broke the clamp of the mainmast and capsize I the boat. I am reminded that the chimp (I think of the foremast) of the new Lifeboat stationed at Porthdinllaen broke with scarcely any pressure the first time the boat was out for exercise I saw the pieces, aud was perfectly astonished at the bad workmanship and general flimsinesi of the clamp. I believe I may add that a representation WII, made to the Society. The answer was not sueh as to I encourage an amateur's exertions. I Your obedient servant J. P. JONES PARRY, Commander. February 1st, 186."

(Duf PTOY (TUMC. I BLACKWOOD'S EOINBURGH MAGAZINE. London and Edinburgh: Wm. Blackwood and Sons. Maga opens this month with a new tale, Miss Ma- jorihanks." We like the commencement; which holds out a promise of an interesting narrative.—The account of the "Visit to the Cities and Camps of the Confederate States," is concluded; and we regret having to part with so agreeable a writer. The paper entitled Knight Er- rantry in. the Nineteenth Century," is a good hu- moured quiz upon the unprotected Females," who roam about by land and sea, and on their return home generally give the world some account of their adven- tures and of the countries through which they have travelled. The writer had frequently witnessed the panic produced in a foreign community, by the an- nouncement, that a literary spinster was expected to ar- rive and perceived that the prej udices excited against her were so strong, that when she did make her appear- ance, she was without a friend." He, therefore, chivalrously determined, to travel through the world, as professed protector and champion of this strong-minded but mis- understood class of persons." He gives a variety of anecdotes connected with this imaginary career of Quix- otisin.-Tiie paper on "Modern Demonology," is a clever satire on the Devonport Brothers, Daniel Douglas, Home, and other spiritualists of the present day. In the biography of the two American brothers, the "fa- miliar spirits of John King and Heury Morgan, are said to have made revelations to them; and to the ac- count of their agency in untying the brothers, putting a coat on the back of Mr. Fay when his hands were tied, &c., the writer refers but, he adds, If modern magic can do nothing more than this, we are forced to the con- clusion that the spirits now actively at work, are vastly inferior to those who condescended, in the reign of King James, to give instructions to the witches. Hen- ry Morgan is a weak, drivelling, and contemptible spirit —a most puling and lubberly Kobald—in comparison with Tom Reid, who, 25 years after his decease, on the field of Pinkie, appeared to Bessie Dunlop, of Lyme, in the form of au honest, weel, elderly man, gray-beardis, and had ane grey coat, with Lombard sleeves of the auld fashion ane pair of grey breeks, and white shanks, gartered aboon the knee; ane black bonnet on his head, close behind and plain before, with silken laces drawn through the lips thereof; and ane white waii(I in hand.' Tom was something like a familiar spirit, for, with great gallantry, he proposed to Bessie Dunbp to elope with him to Fairyland, and ac- tually introduced her to a select circle of fairies. Pitiful beyond comparison, is John King-a shamefaced, disem- bodied dunce, whose highest effort of genius is to pinch the leg of some gasping Cockney in the dark when placed beside the' very tnickle, black, rough man,' who consorted with Isabel Gowdie, and took her on one occasion, to the Downie Hills, where, said Isabel, I got meat from the Queen of Faerie, mere than I could ear. The King of Faerie is a braw man, weel favoured, and broad-faced. There are elf-bulls routing and skoil- ing up and down there, and affrighted me.' These old spirits were worth knowing, for by following their direc- tion the witches could be transformed into hares. For their own credit, King and Morgan ought to take the hint, and metamorphose the Davenports into tom-cats." Etuniana, Ancient and Modern," is the commence- ment of a history of the College, and a most interesting paper it is; we have no doubt that it will be eagerly read by all Etonians. Cornelius O'Dowd, in his "lucu- brations" this month, has much to say about going into parliament," Continental excursionists," and "JtaLan financial policy" He has also a word for an ill-used class," viz., the tuft hunters" for whom one would think it impossible to say anything favourable. Hear, however, Cornelius O'Dowd. "Now, your real t.ift-hunter,— your man who aspires to the high honor of the ti(,t to I)e with one of those useful but humble followers, who secure boxes at the opera, or take sea-side lodgings for the children, after the measles; he is no grand utility,' to cheapen cttina, and hire a wet nurse; he is simply a man who, having qualities to secure a great career in life, is too self-indulgent, and too indolent to exercise them, ex- cept for amusement, and who consents to merge certain things that are not very palatable to him in his pursuit of an existence, which shall procure hiin many of the enjoyments which wealth provides, and one thing which he values still more—A splendid arena for his personal display. There is no knowing what thousands of pro- mising inen-incii with the seeds of great things in them-have fallen from virtue through the fascinations of a society in which they shone.' How is that fellow (if I itifitiite htiiiiotii- lip who sets the table ill a roar, to forego the ecstacy of his triumph, and go up to his room and work Do you expect that the wit which en- livened your dull dinner, or the nmceful narrator, who charms your company, leaves you at midnight to sit down to Term Reports or Crown cases reserved ? but for him, what would have been your turtle and your truffles, your blackcock and your btirg,iiidy t You know, in your heart, that your guests would have growled away over their dreary dinner, in a spirit that al- most anticipated indigestion, and yet for him you have no milder name, at least when you talk of your neigh- bour's adjunct, than 'I'uft-litiiiter! Were it only for the sake of these men, concludes the writer, I am sorry when I hear a sneer against para- sites. Let us remember, that but for the drooping branches of the acanthus, itself a parasite, we should never have had the tasteful beauty of the Corinthian capital; and let us bear in mind, what a comfort the Oak must be to the ivy, and tlitt, if tiie ti-et! be a ti tic monarch of thejwoods, there will be a height where the creeper has never soared to, nor can ever come."—So much for tuft-hunting. The concluding paper in the number is on the Eight Hon. Wm. Gladstone, M.P. of whose character the writer appears disposed to take a fair estimate.

i\\itdtantOus. Mr. Oliver Heywood, the banker, will be a candid for Salford. King William of PrtiFstit has just decided that triumphal arch hall he erected on the height* of Du > pel.—Memorial Diplomatique.. The shooting season ii )w closing in France has bee by no means a good one. Poaching is said to be very extensively carried on in all parts of France. The Gazette du Senat, of St. Petersburg, announce that a privilege has been granted for ten years to the Marquis de la Rochejaqueleiu, for a new mode of light- ing with mineral oil, by means of a lamp adapted for the- purpose. It is said that the wound received by Count de la Rochefoucr.uld, in his late duel with Count Talleyrand- Pdrigord, has assumed a certain character of gravity, and that the patient has been ordered to the south of France. Baron Liebig describes a new extract of beef which is being prepared in large qnautitie, in Uruguay for con- sumption in Europe Its nutritious qualities are highly spoken of, and it is said one pound of the extract will make sufficient soup for 120 persons, equal in strength to that obtained at the best hotels. An interesting discovery has just been made in a tumulus at Ekaterinoslaw, in Russia. It consists of a treasure which formerly belonged to a chief of tlv Huns. Among the different articles is a heavy gold diadem, in which is set a cameo of amethyst of ancieut Roman workmanship, also a large collar, bracelets, aud drinking cups, with handles formed by animals, the whole of which are in gold of remaikable werkmans'up. A newspaper carrier, belonging to Exeter, Devon, was found on Sunday morning lying in the outhmolton- road, near Uackeiiford, frozen to death. It appears that the poor man, anxious to finish his journey, left llacken- ford about 9.30.on Saturday night to proceed to South- molton. Having got a fhort, distance on the road he is supposed to have sat down to rcjt and have fallen asleep. On Tuesday, Mr. Gladstone, Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, left Osborne, where he arrived on Monday, en route for London, and embarking at Trinity Pier, Cowes, crossed in the Elfin steamer to Southampton Docks. Here, in order to land, it was necessary for him to enter a boat and row to the wharf, and while do- ing this, a boy, who had occupied a small boat in the docks, by some mollis managed to overbalance himself and fell overboard into the water. The crew of the boat ill which Mr. Gladstone was had their attention called to the accident, aud they mauaged to reach the poor boy and rescue him. A servant girl has been shot, at the village of Nor. manton, near Derby, in one of those thoughtless freaks which have been I klilellt:Lbly frequent, of late. Rhe was ill the service of Mr. It. Ford, and thera was a youilg man in the establishment named Broadhead. The lat- ter taking up a gun which belonged to his master, pointed it at the girl, drew the trigger, and lodged the contents in her forehead. He was unaware of the piece being loaded. Tile marvel is that the young womau was not killed on the spot. She lies at the (Derbyshire infirmary in a precarious state, and the youth is in custody. A NIGHT I-, THE SNOW.- -On Sunday evening the Rev. Donald Carr, who had been conducting divine ser- vice at Ratliughope, left that place at return to hia ho ne at Woolstaston. I lis road lay over the Long- mYtld, Shropshire, with which he was perfectly acquain- ted, but, owing to the terrible blinding snowstorm which took place as he ascended the hill, the reverend gentle- man lost his wav. Repeatedly tumbling into snowdrifts of considerable depth,and gallantly fighting his way out of them, lie gradually lost his boots, stockings, hat, and gloves, and in this deplorable state he was compelled to wander during the night, lie manfully continued his efforts till day-light, and about ten o'clock in the fore- noon he reached the Canliiig-mill in the valley, snow blind, and fearfully frost-bitten. He was carefully at- tended to and carried to Church Stretton, where he was put under medical treatment, and is likely to recover. It may be stated that h. had not tasted food since his breakfast on Sunday morning. On the same night a labouring man perished in the snow on the Longmynd, and his body was discovered near the track that Mr. Carr had missed. TRAFFIC IN XBGHOES IN NEW YOBK.—The New York correspondent of the Times writes under date of of Jan. 13—There is an aspect of the negro question in which, notwithstanding all the philanthropy or Mr. Lincoln's proclamations and the debates in both Houses of the Federal Congress, the North does not show to advantage as compared with the South. The South is at all events honest, even if it be in error iu its treatment of the negroes; but the North, which claims to be so much holier than its Southern brother, permits the infliction of the most grievous wrong against able-bodied black men, without taking so much as the petty trouble of remonstrance. It is at this moment, and has been for the last six months, positively unsafe for a young male negro to walk the streets of New York. If he be a sailor just arrived in port from the West Indies, Cuba, or Brazil, he is hunted by ruffians at all hours of the day and night, and, if captured, sold into the slavery of the military or naval service of the United States. A recent case, only one of scores that are every week brought under the notice of the consular authorities of Great Biitain, Frauce, and Spain, will show the modus operandi. Four coloured sailors, of a British ship from Jamaica, were walking through the river.side streets at the lower, or Battery end of New York, unconscious of danger, and unsuspicious of treachery, when they ware set upon in broad daylight by half a dozen crimps, bounty-brokers, or other scoundrels of the same class, and accused of being deserters from the Federal army. In vain they protested that they were sailors and British subjects. The gathering crowd took the part of their assailants, and, on the promise that they would he immediately liberated by the proper authorities if their story were found to be true, the men consented, with the exeption of only one, who contrived in the confusion to make his escape, to proceed quietly to head-quarters with their captors. All trace of them has since been lost. General Dix, on being appealed to by the Uritsli consul, has pro- mised to do his best to discover and release them, but with the compact md well organic! system of robbery opposed to his efforts will tin,1 it difficult, if not im- possible, to effect their liberation. Such prizes" are entered on the books of the naval or military depot which receive them, under names that are given to them by their captors; and each prize," of the kind is worth from 50" dols. to 1,000 dols., according to the state of the bounty markst at the titiie. Not a cent of the money ever reaches the victims of this new slave trade, but is distributed at a rate agreed upon among the cap- tors, the examining surgeons, and the military or naval officials, who wink at the iniquity. It is well known that the Teas imported from China for consumption in this country are artificially coloured, to impart" fictitious appearance of value. This is so gene- rally known that Companies have been formed for the sale of uncoloured Teas—a process not dfficult to accom- plish, by means of .steam tube and drying pan, thus ren- dering a uniformity of colour aud nature never yet arrived at. This is to. be avoided by purchasing Himalaya Tea, which is strong and invigorating, being free from the poisonous colour put on China Tea. Sold only in packets at 3s. 4d., 4s., and 4s 4d. per lb. A list of local agents in our advertising columns. BKKAKFAST BEVERAGE.— Homoepathic Practitioners, and the Medical Profession geuerally, recommend cocoa as beiug the most healthful of all beverages. Wheu the doctrine of homoepathy was first introduced into this country, there were to be obtained no preparations of cocoa either attractive to the taste or acceptable to tho sWini ich the nut was either surplied in the crude state, or so unskilfully manufactured as to obtain little notice. J.Epps, of London, honvepathic chemist, was induced in the year 1839 to turn his attention to this subject, and at length succeeded, with the assistance of elaborate ma- chinery, in being the first to produce an article pure in its composition, and so refined by the perfect trituration it receives in the procoss it passes through, as to be most acceptable to the delicate stomach. For general use, Kpps's cocoa is distinguished as all invigorating grateful breakfast beverage, with a delicious aroma, Dr. Hassall, in his work Food and its Adulterations," says Cocoa contains a great variety of important nutritive principles every ingredient necessary to the growth and sustenance of the body." Again, As a nutritive, cocoa stands very much higher than either coffee or tea." Directions -Two teaspoonfuls of the powde- .a a break- fast cup, filled up with boiling water or nT Secured in tin-lined i-lh., J-lh., and 1-lb. labelled packets, and sold at Is. Gd. per lb., by grocers, confectioners, and chemists. REMARABLE EFETCACT IN CONSUMPTION OF DR. DE JO.,Z(.H'.i LIGHT-BRow.,q COD LIVEIT OIL-The following communication from Allen G. Cliattaway, Esq., Surgeon, of Leominster, testifies to the unequalled efficacy of this celebrated Oil in the cure of consumption Having for some years extensively used Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil, both in public and private practice, I have no hesitation in stating that its effects are very far supe- rior to those of anv other Cod Liver Oil. X early four years since, two cases of confirmed consumption were placed under my care. In both, the lungs were a mass of tubercular deposit, and every possible s.mnd to be heard in phthisis was present. The sole remedy employed was Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil and now (lSGO) the patients arc strong and fat; tho diseased (ab- normal) sounds nearly inaudible and in one case (male) hunting, fishing and shooting, are freely indulged in, the paticntexprcssiiig himself quite capable of undergoing as much fatigue as any of his fellow-sportsmen." Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil is sold only in capsu- led Imperial half-pints, 2s. Cd. pints, 4s. 9d. quarts, 9s., by his sole consignees, Ansar. Harford and Co., 77, Strand, London and by respectable chemists.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. LONDON CORN MARKET-FRIDAY. Trade, dull; prices as on Monday. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET—FRIDAY. Wheat aud flour drooping; corn ninepenco loirbr on the week. WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET-FRIDAY. Wheat, dull; barley, steady.

MELANCHOLY DEATH IN THE SNOW, ON THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN FES- TINIOG AND BALA. The heavy fall of snow and drift which occurred on Friday evening, the 27th, and Sunday, the 29th, and the severity of the weather, is talked of as au old fashioned winter," and such as is hardly known to any who have not attained an old age. Many of the road s became impassable in some parts, especially the Fes- tiniog and Bala, Bala and Dolgelley, Bala and Corweu, and Corweu and Llangollen, without many men being employed to remove the snow. The Dolgelley and Llangollen coach and vice versa had to be discontinued on Monday and Tuesday, the 30th and 31st ultimo, and t was with difficulty that the mail bags could be taken on horse-back. However, many labourers have been employed, and the traffic will soon return. On Friday evening, A young man, aged 22, named Robert Roberts, from Llangollen, but working in a fac- tory at Tanygrisiau, Festiniog, left the latter place on his WAY for Bala. It appears that he was not much ac- quainted with the road, but if he had been, it was in many parts covered over with snow however he per- sisted on his way. After he had travelled a long way, he was seen and overtaken by a person named John Roberts. The day was far advancing and night ap- proaching, and both surrounded with deep snow. He was glad to SEE Roberts, as ho felt himself becoming weak an,1 bewildered, while Roberts was well acquaint- ed with the road. Roberts carried bis bundle, but even then deceased was unable to follow him. Though Ro- berts slackened his pace, and carried his pack, he saw deceased fall once or twice, and at last missed him alto- gether, heanl him shout for help, but he did not know his whereabouts, and was in the utmost difficulty bat- tling for his own life in the snow until eight o'clock in the morning, and had to drop the pack long before. He met a man and told him that he feared a young man had missed his way on the mountain the previous night. Inspector I lujhes, who was coinitig from Festiniog to Bala, having obtained this information, went in search, with other men. and found the bundle which Roberts had left behind him, and also a track which crossed a brook, called Xant Lladrou, two or three times, with evident marks of someone struggling in the drift of snow, until at last they came to i spot where they found the deceased man, with life extinct, lying on his face, literally frozen to death. There was no mark of violence on the bo(ly. or.,tiiy other track than that of one indi- vidual. SIX shillings in tilver and copper were found in his POCKETS and some letters, &c., whereby his rela- tives were T raced out. The body was removed to Rhydyfen public house, where all inquest was held, on Tuesday last, before W. Williams, lvq., deputy-coroner, and a respectable jury, who returned a verdict a "accidental death."