The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

AMLWCH. I THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—It affords us great pleasure to find by the report of the Bangor Diocesan Inspectors for 1864, that these schools are very highly praised for discipline and proficiency. The girl's school is parti- culary eiilogiseti, aud M fS. Roberts, the mistress, re- ceives great credit for her admirable method of teaching, and for having successfully carried out the objects con- templated by the Diocesan Board. Almost all of the classes were pronounced excellent.

BETHESDA. MARRIAGE OP MR. E. W. THOMAS, ORGAXIST OF ST. AXN'S Cijuitcii.-The marriage of Mr. E. W. Thomas to lIIiss Ellis, daughter of the late Mr. Ellis, of falybont, was celebrated by a sapper at the Douglas Arms Hotel, Bethesda, on Friday evening, 17th inst., to which about 40 sat down. The company consisted, among others, of the following friends and well-wishers of the newly mar- ried couple :—The Rev. D. Thomas, St. Ann's, chair- man; Mr. Foulkes, solicitor, Bangor, vice-chairman; Rev. J. Morgan, Glanogwen; Mr. George Twigge, Brynllwyd; Mr. Cross, solicitor, Bangor; Ntr. Owen, Mr. J. W. Robinson, Mr. William Morris, Bangor; Mr. Edwards, Llandinorwic; Nr. Jones, organist, Llandegai; Mr. J. Jones, Llandegai, &c., ftc. Ample justice hav- ing been done to the excellent viands provided by the worthy landlord of the hotel, Mr. Hughes, and the clotn having been removed, the Rev. chairman proposed the fi :-8t toast of the evening, viz., the Queen, coupled with the Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the rest of the Royal family." Having referred to her Majesty in the warmest terms, Mr. Thomas proceeded to express his hopes that the Prince of Wales would occasionally reside in that portion of his kingdom from which he derives his title. The toast having been loyally honoured, the Vice-chairman proposed the next toast, "the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese."—The Rev. J.. Morgan responded in a most eloquent and appropriate speech.—Toast by Chairman," the Army, Navy, and Volunteers."—Sergeant Edward s responded in a neat sl)eech.-Soiig by Mr. J. Taylor, gas works.—Toast by Vice-chairman, the Lord Lieutenant of the County, Sir Richard Bulkeley, Bart., M.P."—Song by Mr. John Jones, Molawd gwraig."—Toast by the Chairman, the Hon. Colonel Pennant, coupled with Lady Louisa Pen- Dant," Mr. Thomas spoke in the most laudations man- ner of the liberality displayed by Colonel Penuant-one proof of which might be seen the other side of the road in the form of one of the handsomest churches in the country another church built at the sole expense of the some liberal gentleman is now in course of erection; he has built schools, and contributed annually towards their management, besides other charitable gifts too numerous to mention.—Song by Mr. William Jones, Tyntwr.—In the next place the Chairman proposed the principal toast of the evening, Success to the newly married couple." He enlarged in most eulogistic terms upon the sterling merits of Mr. Thomas, who discharged his duties as organist, &c., with unfailing industry and punctuality; he had succeeded in training one of the best church choirs in the Principality; he (the bride- groom) in fact, exceeded the duties devolving upon him by rendering every useful aid in connection with the Sunday School. The Rev. chairman wound up his very feeling remarks by observing-he felt sorry at not hav- ing formed the acquaintance of Mrs. Thomas (the bride), at the same time he understood from those who had the honour of knowing her that she was anamiable, virtuous, and good young lady, and in every way worthy of him to whom she had been united in the holy bonds of ma- triiiioiiy. -Poetical addresses upon the occasion were delivered by Messrs. J. W. Robinson and John Jones.— Song by Mr. R. Rowlands.—Mr. Ellis, junior, Talybont, responded on behalf of his sister and brother-in-law. -Toast by the Vice-chairman, the Rev. D. Thomas, the chairman."—Song, Mr. Edwards, Llandinorwic- Rev. Chairman responded—said that he had great pleasure in spending such a pleasant evening amongst such respectable company and jovial countenances, &e. —Song by Eos Ogweii.—Toast by Chairman, "the Vice- chairman."—Song by Mr. Davies, Llandegai. The Vice-chairman responded in an appropriate speech.— Song, Mr. John Jones.—Mr. Hughes, the hndlorclof the Douglas Arms, proposed next the health of the worthy Incumbent of Glanogwen," when Rev. J. Ior. gans rose and returned thanks. He further added that when he alighted the first time at Bethesda, it was at the Douglas Arms. He showed the strict attendance and good conduct of the house since it has been under the care of the present landlord. With numerous other toasts, the two Rev. gentleman left, and the meeting was kept up till a late hour—everybody greatly pleased with the evening entertainment. On Thursday evening, the 16th instant, a lecture on the American War, and on the United States as a place of Emigration," was delivered in the Town Hall by Mr. Jones, late editor of the Drych a'r Gwylied- ydd," a newspaper (in Welsh) circulating in America. Admission was by payment of threepence. A large as- semblage of quarrymen anxiously awaited the opening of the doors outside, which indicated the interest cre- ated by the subject of the lecture. When the doors were opened, and all had taken their seats, Mr. Elias Williams, of Tre'rgarth, was elected to take the chair- In a short speech he acknowledged the honour c onfeired upon him, and then called upon the lecturer to proceed. llr Jones then began by apologising for a change, which he had been obliged to make through unavoidabl e cir- cumstances, in the evening for the lecture. It had been announced for the following night, but for reasons which he need not enter into, he had been obliged to deliver it that night; otherwise, probably, the attendance would have been much larger. He then began by stating how much interest naturally attached to the subject which lie had selected for his lecture, and from his having de- livered it already in many parts of South ales, he could not lielii thinking it would be equally interesting in North Wales. It was the result of his observation that there was a marked difference between the working i men in North and South Wales, which existed not aim- ply in the variation of dialect, but in their habit of mind, so that they seemed hardly to belong to the same nature. In the Matter lie found people either very reti- gious or very irreligious. There were your out-and-out sincere friends or quite the coutrary. They seemed to do nothing by halves. In this part of the countiy, on the contrary, the people seemed more phlegmatic, cold, and self-satisfied class. However, in one respect, as far aij all were workmen, they were alike and equally inte- rested in the subject of emigration, and in selectingtbsfc country for the purpose, which suited them best. !fow he would lay it down as an axiom that It was the duty of everv man to live in tha best place he can, and he would tell them by-and-bye why he thought America was that best place for thefft. It had been said, he be- lieved, that he had some interest in the subject; but he utterly disclaimed any personal advantage which he could derive from persuading them to go to America. The United States had only commenced its existence about 85 years ago, and its growth had been marvellous. Its Government was that of the people. They selected their own government. If a good government consists in the defence of life and property, as was once remark- ed by Lord Brougham, those who wish to have such defence ought to choose their government. How many of you do that either directly or indirectly ? If any of them thought Queen Victoria deserved fifteen hundred pounds a-day, and wished to pay the money, well and good. He held no such opinion himself. (Cheers.) He then adverted to the Declaration of Independence, whereby the United States formed themselves into an independent country, and refused, very justly, to pay taxes for what was of no benefit to their own country, and in the disposal of which they were denied a voice. There was no analogy between the present rebellion and what occurred then, though the English press never ceased to ring the changes" upon this point, and the Herald Cymreig" among them. He then dwelt upon the origin of slavery in the Southern States, and traced its working and influence upon the present state of things. Slavery is at the bottom of this war. That is its true cause, whatever may be said to the contrary. The Fugitive Slave Law was a concession on the part of the free States to avoid war, and it would never have been carried but for the preponderance of votes, which arose from the inj ustice of counting the possession of five slaves as equal to the votes of those citizens in the free States. The Southern people consisted of aristo- crats and slaves, and hence the sympathy for them in the aristocratic monarchies of Europe, and the jealousy of the American constitution, which was that of working men. (Cheers.) Many reasons were assigned for the present war, and especially by those who were unwilling to admit that the Federals were fighting for the libera- tion of the slave. Envy of the unparalleled success ot a popular Government was the real reason which prevented men from acknowledging that the Federals were fighting to liberate the chains of the slave, and to vindicate the freedom of every human being. (Cheers.) Formerly it was the custom in this country to pray in church and chapel for the cessation of slavery, but now not a word about the pig." (Laughtpr.) He then proceeded to point out that America was still a desirable place of emi- gration for them, notwithstanding the present war. If they emigrated, there was no reason why they should become soldiers, for there was a vast difference between an inhabitant and a citizen, which he explained at length. While an inhabitant, he would not cease to be a JJritish subject, and Lord Lyons was there to protect him, and all the power of England at his back. In America labour was held in honour, and a quarryman might there be a 'Squire and a Justice of the Peace. Here a man was only of account if he had some particular family blood in him, though his head was no better than a tur- nip-top. (Laughter.) Here they were labouring at half- starvation-point for those who were reaping a rich har- vest out of them but there the labour of the working- man received a reward proportionate to the wealth which his labour produced to the employer. Then, while here, they were cultivating wretched land, and approaching nearer and nearer to the mountain tops, (he would not be surprised to see them close up to the top of Snowdon next time he paid them a visit); but in America they had millions of broad acres of excellent land, which would form freeholds for them on the easiest terms- where the poor man need not bow till he nearly breaks his neck to any lord, and where every man would in a very short time reach independence. (Cheers.) Much had been made of the misery said to exist in America. Was there no misery here, he should like to know (Cheers.) They might depend upon it the United States of America was the land of the working-man. He then thanked them for the hearing given him, and the meeting dispersed.

THE WELSH COLONY IN PATAGONIA. As a general rule, people look upon the Welsh as a prudent and careful race,—if they be not slightly tinc- tured with penuriousness and above all things, they arc averse to wild speculation. The Irishman may hazard or leap at a venture, but not so the Welshman, for he is certain to weigh matters pro and con before he can be supposed to move at all. Recent events, however, we think, have tended to modify these opinions as to the prevailing characteristics, and which so generally prevails, and very considerably so. It is well known that the Federal States of North America are greatly in want of recruits to fill up the de- cimated ranks of their armies, the war having long ago cut off the riff-raff of the inhabitants of the large towns, in which this bellicose and boasting class abounded to overflowing. It is one thing to pounce on others to enter the slaughter field, and quite another thing to go there ourselves in person, and this tlie well-to-do and respec a- ble American people very early discovered. "H hen the "raw material" for manufacturing,soldiers became scarce at home, the shrewd Yankee decided to import the article either by fraud or by some means or other. For this purpose, agents have been sent to all parts of Groat Bri- tain and Ireland, and to nearly all parts of the Conti- nent, to entice able-bodied men to emigrate to the Nor- thern States, the bait offered being constant employment in some civil capacity, and very high nominal wages. When once in New York or Boston, the victims thus basely allured cease virtually to be their own masters, and the transfer from the emigrant vessel to the "Army of the Potomac," or to some other army, is only a matter of a little finesse-and time. Amongst these deluded fortune seekers there is, we are sorry to say, a somewhat large proportion of Welshmen, and particularly of "Welsh quarrymen. Yankee hawk- eyes have been busy amongst us, uttering their menda- cious and false promises; and despite the warnings of friends, and the revelations and cautions of the newspaper press, they have been only too successful. Our ambassa- dors and consuls have sent home the most detailed ac- counts of these nefarious transactions, but we are afraid to but very little purpose, so far as the quarrymen of Wales are concerned. The alleged" prudence" of the nation has certainly failed, to a great extent, in this matter. But this is not the only instance in which an utter want of foresight and common sense has been recently mani- fested for we have on the tapis now a schemo for plant- ing a Welsh colony on the desert and barbarous shores of Patagonia We have nothing to say against Welsh- men or Englishmen attempting to better their condition in life by emigrating to a foreign land when the chances are more in their favour of accomplishing their object, and which in itself is a most laudable one nor can any valid reason be urged against a number of Welshmen banding together and proceeding to one place, and there forming themselves into one colony, and where nothing but the Welsh language and Welsh laws and customs, shall be spoken and followed. We have nothing to say against this, we repeat, nor can any one else, we think. But in changing one's country, care should be taken that we choose a better, and not a worse one—that we should should stand a fair chance, if we be frugal, indus- trious, and sober, of advancing our position in life. Not to carefully consider this point, is to act more the part of a lunatic than otherwise. In the British Colonies in various .parts of the world, and in both hemispheres, there is almost any amount of waste land which could be be made highly productive with only moderate labour, and where the Welsh could league themselves together if they desired it, so as to form au almost independent com- munity. There is the entire continent of Australia; all the northern portion of North America above the 4!)th degree of latitude up to the Arctic Ocean; to say no- thing of the vast tract of land forming Southern Africa. In any of these extensive countries, settlers would be un- der the protection of British laws, and yet follow their own customs and speak their own langange. In short, they would be protected and yet virtually independent. It seems, however, that these advantages and conditions do not satisfy a great number of Welshmen in these "advanced" and enlightened Llays No Nothing will suit modern Taffy but Patagonia, and to Patagonia he will go. Perhaps some of our readers may wish to know where is, and what is Patagonia ? Well, then, Patagonia is the southern part of South America, having the Atlantic Ocean on. the one side, and the Pacific Ocean on the other. The whole length of the country is traversed by a part of the great Andes range of mountains, in comparison to which Snow- don itself would be little more than a church spire. The country is cold, barbarous, and inhabited by the most cruel and powerful race of savages on the globe. There are no towns, nor even villages worthy of the name, nor is the country under any form of Government, although, we believe, the insignificant republic of Escuador claims a nominal sovereignty over a part of its northern portion. Such is Patagonia, the "Land of Fire," or volcanoes, and which at present is looked upon as the future Para- dise of all true and patriotic Cymry. What sort of a Paradise it is likely to prove, we think the old pro- verb will best define. Of course, people who live in a really free country, can please themselves and if it so please them, they can emigrate to the North Pole, to Siberia, or to the Desert of Sahara, if they will it. There are a class of people whom no arguments can convince, nor any reasoning per- sua(le-btit with such it is useless to bandy words. It is to the more moderate minded amongst us, and who may be in ignorance of the real facts whom we write for, and we, in all earnestness, ask them to pause before they em- bark in such a perilous adventure. There are plenty de- sirable places to emigrate, north or sntitli but Patagonia certainly is the very worst upon the face of the habitable globe.

OUR RELATIONS WITH AMERICA. The debate which took place in the House of Lords of Monday evening last will, we opine, cause much un- easiness in the country as evidencing our now admitted critical relations with the Federal States of America It is certain we have no friends in America belonging to any of the great political parties, or who possess any practical influence there. On the contrary, it is pretty clear they hate us with an intensity as sincere as it is unreasonable, and to ourselves, unaccountable. Our neutrality, which has been honest and straightforward, is disbelieved or scorned; whilst Fmnco, which has placed an Emperor over the Mexican Republic, and openly asked us more than a year ago to recognise the in- dependence of the South, is comparatively esteemed and respected. This is a strange political phenomenon, and the question to be answered is-wli DLt possibly cm be the cause of it ? In the first place, we believe that the Americans have never forgiven England since the first War of Inde- pendence which was terminated iu 1783; secondly, that she is jealous of our prosperity—politically, socially, and financially; and thirdly, that our cautious supineness and patience under rebuffs have led them to believe that we are really afraid of them, and would submit to al- most any amount of insult in preference to going to war with them. The British can lick all the world, and we can lick the British," was a maxim in vogue amongst the Americans long before Judge Halliburton put it into the mouth of "Sam Slick, the clock makeraud for this we have mainly to thank ourselves. Before we can expeet to be respected by others we must act as if we respected ourselves. The country and even the present Government, who have proved themselves sad temporisers in this matter, have at length awakened to a consciousness of the dis- agreeable fact that an invasion of C.uiada by the X orth- I ern States is not only a possible but a very probable event, when the present civil war is brought to a close. In the midst of their own terrible exigencies—with a gigantic aud bloody war on their hands, the result of which no mau can foretell, and with an ail-but bankrupt exchequcr-the Yankee Republicans can still find time to scowl a look of defiance on the hated "Britisher," and their greatest satisfaction is in the thought that one day they may be in a position to humble his pride, and to make him do honour to the star and stripes. With such a people and with such a race it is useUss to reason or to remonstrate; for they possess no reason, nor do they own any conscience. There is only one thing left for us to do, and that is, to prepare to repel aggression by force, and intimate to them beforehand that it is our intention to do so. Of course, the first and main attack will be directed against Canada, which unfortunately has a frontier of about 1500 miles parallel with the States. This frontier ought, long ago, to have been put in an efficient state of defence; but we are sorry to say it has not been so, neither by the present nor by any preceding Govern- ment. Quebec is practically defenceless, and Toronto and Montreal are-not in a much better position; so now, that danger of attack is imminent, we are quite unpre- pared for it, and must commence building fortresses instead of drilling Militiamen and Volunteers. The Yankees are quite aware of this as we are ourselves; and our only hope is that the war between the North and the South will be prolonged long enough for us to complete the necessary preparations. It is some consolation that we have at last perceived the true character of our enemies and the extent of the danger we are exposed to, and this has been discovered not by any astuteness of our own, but by the hasty im- policy of the American Government. Had they not have proposed to repeal the Reciprocity Treaty, nolens volens, and the treaty regulating the number of armed vessels to be employed by each nation on the great Canadian Lakes, we should have gone on as contented and deluded as ever, with a firm faith in the good feeling and good sense of the majority of the American people, or at least in that of their executive Government. But this last stroke of policy" has proved too much even for the philanthropy of Earl Russell to withstaud con- fiding and unsuspecting as he is known to be in our re- lations with America. It is to be hoped the Conserva- tives will not permit this new-born zeal on the part of our Government to flag, but that they will insist that the Canadas be put as quickly as possible into a position to repel an attack, should one ever be at- tempted.

I BRYNSINCYN. 11 On Monday, the 13th inst., coals were mstriouteci oy the order of Lord Boston to nearly 100 poor people in the village of Brynsiucyn; they having been also sup- plied with blankets, flannel, and other warm clothing by the kind liberality of Lady Boston. This kind hearted nobleman and his amiable lady thus exert themselves to mitigate the vigours of this inclement season to their poorer neighbours, thereby causing their residence in Anglesey to prove a real blessing to their locality. We understand his lordship also kindly sent £ 3 to the bereaved widow and orphans of Williams Hughes, who lost his own life by the upsetting of the Life Boat, while nobly endeavouring to save the lives of others off Holyhead last month.

I DINAS MAWDDWY. We are ghll to find that Vir. Samuel Jenkins, (Manodfab) has been recently elected a member of the Geological Society, Loudon. Mr. Jenkins is the only one in Wales (that we are aware of) who is a member of this worthy society. Al-o, ii-e are glad to find that lIIr, Jenkins is, and has been now for some time, labouring to establish a Geological Society for Wales. The utility of such a society in the wealthy mineral District of the Principality of Wales is beyond a doubt; and we really hope that Air. Jenkins' labour in trying to establish it, will be crowned with success.

DOLGELLEY. SniRE HALL-PETTY SESSIONS, February 21st,— Before Lewis Wlliams, Esq., and 11. W. llunbury, Esq. J. ] Afifliation.—Gwen Jones, a single woman residing at Ty cerrig, in the parish of Llangelynin, applied for an onler herein upon one Rees Thomas, of Tyddynitliel, in the same parish. The evidence was as follows— P.O. William Roberts at Llwyngwril, being sworn, said—I served tho defen- dant of this summons personally on the loth instant, lie admitted that he was the father of the child, and promised to pay for its maintenance from its birth. Gwen Jones, being swum, said—I gave birth a male child oil the lutli January last. Rees Thomas, the de- fendant, is the father of it.—Order made for Is. Ud. per week, 5s. for the midwife, and costs. P.S. Owen Jones charged one Humphrey Williams for being drunk and riotous, at Dolgelley, on the loth instant. The defendant pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 7 days' imprisonment. A",w.lt,-l',C, William Roberts v. Griffith Hum- phreys and Edward Williams. Defendants pleaded not guilty. P.C. W. Roberts, being sworn, said—I am 4 police- constable, stationed at Llwyngwril, in this county. About ten o'clock at night, on the 7th instant I was on duty, when Griffith Humphreys was turned' out of the Garthyngharad Arms. tie was very noisy and challenging people to light. I asked him to go home and went with him a little, and he stripped and chal- lenged me and all to tight with him. I took hold of him by the collar, and said I would take him to Do]. geliey unless lie would be quiet, l ie took hold of me then by the collar and struck me in my ribs with his fist. Edward Williams was in the crowd, and was with Griffith Humphreys till then. He then came to 1110 and took hold of me aud struck me, and asked me to let Griffith Humphreys go. He then bit me in my hind. Some assistance then cauie to my protection. Gri iith Humphreys i.s a tanner at Crynllwyn, and the other is a labourer at Peuiarth. They then promised to go home, but did not go for upwards of two hours, They were very riotous. I had old of both with my hands when Williams bit me in the hand. To obtain further evidence, the caBe was adjourned for a week.

DENBIGH. BOROUGH POLICE COURT, Saturday, February 18th- Before R. Lloyd Williams, Esq., Mayor, and R. Owen, Esq. John Dav i es, stone- Obstructing the Ilighwau.-),Ir. John Davies, stone- mason, was summoned by Inspector Davies for having obstructed the highway, in Love-lane. Mr. Gold Ed- wards appeared for the defendant. Witnesses were sworn to prove that the obstruction complained of was not on the highway, but on the defendant's own private property. inspector Davies, whose vigilance as a public officer ha! somewhat terrorised the Denbighites, endeavoured to impeach the evidence of one of the witnesses, and for this he was severely brought to task by Mr. Gold Edwards. The case was dismissed. An affiliation case (adjourned from the previous Court) was disposed of. The putative father did not appear, but, having taken the evidence of the com- plainant and witnesses, their Worships granted the usual order. PORTRAIT OF THE EARL OF LRICESTER.-On Saturday last, the members of the Corporation met at the Council Chamber to make a formal acceptance from T. Main- wariug, Esq., M. P., of a full-sized oil-painting portrait, in mahogany frame, of the Earl of Leicester. The frame bore the following inscription This picture of the Earl of Leicester, formerly in the Castle of Denbigh, was presented to the Mayor and Corporation of Denbigh by Townshend Mainwaring, Esq M.P." The Mayor and other members of the Council having spoken in grateful terms of Mr. Mainwariug's kindness, it was una- nimously resolved, on the motion of Councillor Parry Jones That the thanks of the Mayor and Corporation be conveyed to Mr. Mainwaring for the hand ome and acceptable present of the portrait of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, formerly Baron of Denbigh, Knight of the Garter of the Order of Michael, and cillet langer or the Forest of Snowdon during the reigu of Queen Eliza- beth and that the portrait be placed in the Council I Chamber."

HOLYHEAD. I At St. Sand's Cemetery, Holyhead, on Friday, the 17th of February, the mortal remains of the late Mrs. Maria John, widow of the late Francis John, Esq., of Gors, Holyhead, were consigned to their last earthly resting place by her sorrowing relatives and friends. The deceased lady died rather suddenly on Sunday, the [2th inst" of disease of the heart, in her 73rd year. The Rev. Dr. Briscoe officiated at the burial. A CHILD ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.—On Monday last as a cart loaded with about a ton and a half of sand wa' passing through Kingston, a suburb half a mile from this town, a little boy 18 months old happened to go so near the wheel that he was thrown down by it; and though his mother from a distance saw the peril he was in and ran with all her might to rescue him, she failed to do so, till he had received the mortal crush by the wheel. He died instantaneously.

LLANGYNHAFAL. MELANCHOLY DEATH. "I On Friday, 17th instant, an inquest was held at ttle house of Mr. Wm. Williams, Pen-y-street, Llangynha- fal, in the Vale of Clwyd, before Evan Pierce, Esq M.D., coroner, and a respectable jury, on the body of a widow named Charlotte Jones, aged 48, who met with her death under very painful circumstances, as will be seen from the following evidence:- Susannah Jones deposed—I am the wife of Isaac Jones, of Llangollen. On last Tuesday week I came over to Llangynhafal to visit my sister-in-law, Charlotte Jones, the deceased, and was with her up to last Mon- day night. On Tuesday morning, about eleven o'clock, the deceased accompanied me on business to Mold. We partook of a penny bun, some brawn, and a pint of beer warmed between us at a public-house in Mold. Between 3 and 4 o'clock p.m. we left Mol(I 'on our way home- wards. We called at a public-house on the road, and we drank a pint of warm beer there, Thence we went to another public-house called the Moelfamau Inn, and we had each three-penny-worth of whiskey, which we drank. This was between 7 and 8 o'clock. At the Moelfamau Inn I purchased half a pint of whiskey in a bottle, which we carried with us. We had a shilling s worth of whiskey in it at Mold, and we must have drank it after calling at the first public-house in coming home. I remember we sat down together to take some. The deceased smoked a pipe of tobacco. We left the Pen- y-bwlch public-house, and on our going through the snow deceased complained that she was tired, and want- ed to sit down. We both sat down, and then found we had lost the whiskey bottle. Deceased complained that her feet were cold. I could not get her to move again, and I had to remain with her all the night. About 7 o'clock the following morning, I called at a keeper's house. Deceased was alive wheu I left her but she had not spoken a word since we sat down on the road. I did not feel the worse for drink, nor do I know that the de- ceased was intoxicated. The keeper and another man came with me to the deceased, and we found she was dead—in the same place where I had left her alive. I could hardly walk from the effects of the cold when I was going towards the keeper's house. I am forty-three years old, and am the mother of three children. My husband is always very kind towards me and my chil- dr P.C. Youell stated having found the body of the de- ceased at the house of Mr. John Hurst, gamekeeper. He examined the place where she died, and there disco- vered signs of vomitory matter, as well a9 one spot of blood. Mr. John Hurst said he found Charlotte Jones quite dead, but he felt the breast, and it was warm. He en- deavoured to put whiskey in her mouth, but failed. He afterwards removed the body to his house. Susannah Jones, he added, was in a very exhausted state. Mr. Robert Edwards, landlord of the Moelfamau Inn, deposed that deceased and Susannah Jones entered his house about 7 o'clock on Tuesday night; that they each drank 3d worth of whiskey, and bought half-a-pint of whiskey in a bottle. They did not remain in his house more than ten minutes; and to his knowledge they were both sober. The Coroner, in summing up, made some forcible observations oil the different effects intoxicating liquors have on persons. In some instances they excited and maddened the mind and in other instances they stupi- fied the feelings and benumbed the body. To the latter class, he said, belonged the deceased, and it was most unfortunate for her to have exposed herself, under the influence of drink, to the cold atmosphere of a severe winter's nîht. The iury returned a verdict of Found Dead. The Coroner, at the request of the jury, addressed Susannah Jones ill severe terms. Hesaid-Itisfortu- nate for you that there is not sufficient evidence, legal- ly, to criminate you-but, at the same time, I consider you are morally guilty of manslaughter; therefore, I cannot conscientiously allow, you to lcave thi room without tolling you what the jury and myself think of your conduct in this melancholy case, in the hope of im- proving your character for the future. About nine year" to last December, I had the painful duty of holding an inquest on the body of the deceased's husband, who was accidentally killed- The deceased was left with a large vouu" familv, which she brought up respectably, and kept a comfortable home for them—they continued tol Hve in peace and happine? until you visited them. You (le,,tro3 f,(i their once happy home by enticing the mo- ther to go with you to drink that cursed, liquor, which has been the means of killing thousands, and wnicli was the means of killing her and not being in the habit of drinkin" it before, it makes your position doubly repre- hensible. You have told us that you have a kind hus- band and three daugliters-that your hllsballd gives you all his wages, which lie earns by the" sweat of his brow," and what use do you make of it! You go like a strolling sinner from olle place to the other, spending your husband's money in drink, instead of studying » comfort at home and attending to your domestic duties. In leading sneh a wretched life, you are ruining your own health, and disgracing your family. I heg "f you to bear in mind that you are answerable, in a great mea- sure, for the souls of your children. There is not a greater blessing to a nation than good mothers-they have more advantages than fathers from their constant presence with the children to study their disposition and to guide them in the ways of truth and virtue; on the other hand, there cannot be a more terrible cui-sj to a nation than worthless mothers, such as you appeor to have been The tragedy I have witnessed this morning -the body of the deceased laid in a coffin, surrounded by her orphan children, who are pitifully mourning after a mother who nurse,1 them so tenderly-will never be forgotten by me; and what must you, who have been the cause of all tilis misery, feel in meditating upon the scene. It is earnestly to be hoped tnat you will, lionce- forth alter your cours 1 of living —that you ivill strive to make a better wife and a better mother. Susannah Jones ia fine-looking woman) wep„ bitteily as she listened to the coroner's admonition.

LLANIDLOES. APPOINTMENTS.—We find that the Lord Chancellor has appointed J.hnWiHia.n.,?q.,S.tictor,L)amdf?, MontKomerys).ire.a(;ommi?onertoadnunsteroath3 in Chancery in ).;n?. Mr. WiHiam.?arhcted to R. D. WiHi?ns, Eôq" solicitor, Carnarvon, and imme- diately he passed his examinations was appointed the Registrar of the Llanidloes County Court.

LLANIESTYN. On Friday evening the 17th inst., a Literary Meeting was held at the National School-room of the above place. The competitors were the children of the above school. The Rev. Cauou Owen, A.M., Rector, presided. There was a crowded audience. The President after address- ing the hearers with a short appropriate speech, went on with the programme of the meeting, which vfas as fol- lows 1. A congregational tune (" Dismission ") by the whole audience. 2. Addresses by the poets, viz., Messrs. R. T. Price, Tydvreiliog; G. M. Williams, (Ab Morris), Bodveau R. Owen, Llauiestyn and G. Jones, gardner, Llaniestyn. 3. An adjudication by Sir. R. S. Price and It. Jones, Llatior, upon reading Y Fam ar Blaidd" from the Cyfaill Eglwysig;" best, Mary Thomas, Cefn Madryn; second, Laura Jones, Peny- groes. 4. Tune, Gwanwyn by Dinas Choir, which was skilfully accompaned on the harmonium by Wm. Williams, Pupil Teacher. 5. Mr. Price adjudicat'on upon the best hand-writing of the hundreth Psalm; best, Johu Williams, Caeffyuon; second, Thos. Williams, Hendy. 6. Song, Miriam yn gwifled Moses by Ab Morris. 7. An adjudication by Mr. E. Williams, (Yll. tyr Eryri) and John Williams, Edym, upon the sining of "Lausanne "from the book of leuan Gwyllt; best, J. Williams, Caeffynon second, Mary Williams, Glan. llyna, 8. Song, Yr Aur Ddyfodol by Ylltyr Eryri. 9. Ab Morris's adjudicatiun upon the Letteis; best, Owen Evans, Tymawr; second, Jane Griffith, Tregar- nedd. 10. Song, Toriad yDydd"by R. T. Price. II. An adjudication by Mr. Thomas, (Dear Meiriou) Edeyrn upon the Historical Essays of the life of Abra- ham. The reward was divided between Robert Roberts Tan y Fron and Robert Jones Aber; being both co-equal Mr. Thomas's adjudications were read by Mr. R. Owen, master of the above school, owing to his unavoidable rbsence. 12. Nant y Mynydd by Dinas Choir. 13. Mr. Thomas's adjudication upon the Pennillion on Uiudd-dod;" best, Robert Pritchard, Park; second, Owen Evans, Tymawr. H. Song, Yn wir rhaid i mi Farw by Elltyr Eryri. 15. Mr. D. Thomas's adjudi- cation upon the Essays on "Ueirwiredd." Only two came to hand and they were both equally worthy, so the reward was divided between their composers, viz., Owen Evans Tymawr and Evan Williams, Titiiyfron. 16. Tune by the Dinas Choir, Dewch Cauwn i'r Ar- glwydd." 17. Song, Dafydd y Gwas" by Ab Morris's. 18. Dattod mae shwymaw Caethiwed" by Dinas Choir. 12. Haleluiah Chorus" by Edeyru Choir. Mr. R. Owen, schoolmaster of the above place now pro- posell that the thanks of the meeting be given to the Rev. President, the two Choirs, and the ladies and gentlemen that favoured the meeting with their presence. This was seconded by R. Jones, Llanor, and was unani- mously cheered. After singing Hir oes i'r Fi-etinin,i and a prayer offered by the Rev. President, the meeting terminated. The following ladies and gentlemen were present. Miss Owen, Cottage, Miss Hughes, from Pwll- heli, Mr. and Miss Jenkins, Bottwnog, and the Rev. J. Owen and his daughter Miss M. Owen, Rectory.

LLANRWST. I TYUWNT-IR-BONT PETTY SESSIONS, Tuesday, 21st.- Before R. O. Moulsdale, Esq. Owen Owens, Cae- Robin, was charged by P.C. W. Roberts, with being on the 19th ult., adriver of a certain cart in the village of Trefriw, and not being at a proper distance to have the guide and government of the hsrse, as he was upwards of 100 yards behind the cart, talking to a person, while the horse and cart was allowed to go on through the village. Mr. Moulsdale said—that defendant being the owner as well as the driver, he had the power of inflicting a very heavy penalty, viz., 1:10 and costs; but in con- sideration of it being the first offence of defendant, he would take a lenient view of the case, and cautioned him to be more careful in future, as the consequence might be very serious. In the present instance lie would be only mulcted iu the nominal fine of Is. and 10s. costs. David Rowlands, Lledwigan, was charged by sergeant H. D. Williams with cruelty to animals. It appears that defendant is in the habit of impound- in strayed cattle on the manor of Gwydir, and on the 23rd of last month he had about 32 sheep in the pinfold, and as the farmers were in the habit of complaining to the police officers, that the sheep, when impounded, were not properly fed so the officers watched this time to see when they would be fed, and being of opinion the sheep were kept too long without any provender, they summoned defendant for the above offence. Complainant deposed seeing the sheep in question, in the pinfold at 2 and 5 o'clock on Monday, 23rd ult and afterwards between 5 and 6 p.m. on the following day, and that he examined the pound on both days, and saw nothing there for them to eat, neither did he see any marks of anything being given to them since they were impounded. P.C. j4, upon his oath said, that he saw the sheep impounded about 11 o'clock on Monday morning, and that they were not fed until between 10 and 12 o'clock on Tuesday night; and that he noticed two sheep in particular, as being taken in to the pinfold on Monday morning, and was not released till Wednesday. When the catfe was partly heard, Mr. J. E. Griffith came into court, and said that he appeared on behalf of Lord Willoughby D'Eresby, who was the Lord of the manor, and as the pound belonged to his lordship, he was interested in the case and objected it being heard, denying the jurisdiction of the court, and further said, that police officers have no power to prosecute for cruelty to animals," unless they were authorised by the Society, which has been established for that purpose; but the Bench overuled both objections, and the case allowed to stand over for a short time, in order to give Mr. Griffith time to look into it, and to consult his clieut- and witnesses and when they returned into court, and the evidence for the prosecution being gone through the second time, Mr. Griffith made a most ingenious speech for the defence, which consisted mostly of an attack upon the police officers for taking up the case, and insinuated some base motives for their doings; and called Thomas Jones, who deposed being in the employ of defendant, and that he impounded the sheep in question, and that there was plenty of grass growing there for the sheep, and that he gave them some ivy about 7 a.m. on Tues- day and some'hay about 7 p.m. on the same day but in the cross-examination, he admitted that he only gave them a handful (paxcenaidi of ivy on Tuesday. Edward Owen, and two or three farmers were called, but their evidence did not affect, the case in the least; so the court was cleared for a short time and when the public were admitted, Mr. Moulsdale said, that he had given the case his most careful attention, but considered that no case was made out against defendant, and dis- missed it.

PORTMADOC. LOCOMOTION EXTRAORDINARY.—A somewhat curious circumstance took place in the Port on Sunday last, and which was the cause of a good deal of merriment. A strong gale blew from the north-west, and some loose empty railway trucks were blown by the force of the wind right across the cob (or embankment) which is nearly a mile iu length. The line of railway is nearly level but the wind being very strong and blowing right along it, caused the effect in question. We have read before of railway carriages being blown off a line, but never before that the wiud propelled any for about a mile. This was locomotion extraordinary. VOLUNTEER INSPECTION DIIILL.-Oll Saturday even- ing last, the first inspection in connection with the Portmadoc Volunteers, took place in the Town Hall, in this town-the Inspecting Officer being Captain Peel, the Adjudant of the battalion. There were nearly 40 Volunteers present, and they went through the com- pany and bayonet exercise drills in a manner as to give the highest satisfaction to the Adjutant, who deputed Captain Mathew to express for him the great pleasure he felt at seeing them so efficient, at their having so much improved in every respect, since he visited them last. Captain Mathew then addressed the Company at some length on Volunteer Insurance, the Volunteer Concert, on their proposed new caps, and on some other matters, and was listened to with marked attention. The Band, as usual played at intervals during the in- spection, and in good style. In connection with the Volunteers, we may state that by reason of the Welsh Coast Line of Railway passing right in front of the butt, The latter will have to bu removed, and the site of the new range was decided upon the other day. It will run in a north-westerly direction from about the centre of the present range, and will point towards the weigh- ing machine on the Croesor tramway. This removal will entail a good deal of trouble and some expense, but it is unavoidable, otherwise the railway passengers to say nothing of the navvies, will stand a very good chance of Being shot. The butt will have to be shifted before rifle practice can be again commenced. POLICE COURT, Monday, February 23th.—Before John Jones, Esq., Ynysgain, and Captaiu G. H. Owen. Drunkenness.—Alexander McKitchin, was in custody charged by P.C. Owen with being drunk and disorderly before the house of Mr. William O wen, timber merchant, Clog y berth, late on the night of Saturday last. 0\#n sated that about 12 o'clock on the night in question Mr. W. Owen came to him on the street and s.iid there was a man drunk before his house door, and who was disorderly and would not go away. When he went there he found him lying before the front door of the house. He was drunk. Mr. W. Owen said he did not wish to press a charge of trespass against him, and only wished to give a warn- ing to him. lie was before the door for about three quarters of an hour, and he used language so foul that he should not like to repeat it in that court. He (Mr. W. Owen) offered to take him to his lodgings, but he only used bad language and would not go away until he was taken by the police.-Fined Ó8. and the costs, 7a. &d., or 7 days imprisonment. M Vagraixey-A narrow e3cape from Burning,-A miserable looking fellow who said his name was John Parry, was likewise brought up in custody charged by acting sergeant John Thomas with being drunk and sleeping out at night at the limekiln near to Britannia Terrace, on Saturday night ast. It appears that Thomas and the other policeman took it in their heads to take a walk to the limekiln in question, and when they got there they found the defendant lying close to the side of the kiln, drunk and fast asleep. His trowsers were all on fire, and it was with some difficulty that they could stifle the fire or awaken the man. Had he been left to himself but a few minutes longer he must have been burnt to death. ?he Bench wanted to know why the gate leading to the limekiln was not locked at night, as it was dangerous to leave a limekiln open ? Inspector Davies replied that the proprietor did very often lock the gate; but it was of no use, as people who wanted to go in pulled the gate off its hinges. As the man had nothing to say in his defence he was fined Is. 6d. and 7s. 6d. costs, and in default he was sent to prison for 7 days.

RHYL. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AOi. In pursuance of a month's notice, a special meeting of the Commissioners was convened by the Rev. H. Morgan (the chairman) on Monday morning last, to take into consideration the adoption of a number of specified clauses of the Local Government Act. With a view of preventing the possibility of the meeting being for. gotten, notices were also delivered to the Commissioners on the previous Saturday evening. The following at- tended-Rev. H. Morgan, chairman Messrs. E. Powell Jones, Wm. Hilditch, W. Wynne, W. B. Byne, J. It. Jones, Owen Robeits, James Lloyd, and John Wil, Iiams. ?he Chairman (after waiting for fully half an hour) Zsaid he thought the attendance of Commoner. was ??hoa malt for them to enter into discussion on a subject which was of such great importance to the town, and on that consideration it would be the most prudent phn to adiourn the meeting. (Hear, hear.) He had taken the responsibility (with the advice of the Clerk) of naming those clauses of the Local Government Act which the town mostly required, and, on further reneGt? h. rather felt he had taken too much upon himself. HH ow^- ever if the meeting was adjourned, he would suggest that a committee be formed to enquire into the clauses he had specified, and to report upon them whenever the matter was again brought before the Commissioners. He was quite open to any observations from the gentle. men present. Mr. Hilditcb, quoting from a newspaper report of a Council meeting at Ramsgate, said it was a question whether it was possible to adopt the Local Govern- ment Act partially without first adopting the when of it. ° '?he Chairman and the Clerk at once dispelled all doubt on thas point by reading a clause authorising the adoption of part or parts" of the Act. In support of this view the Chairman also read the subjoined let- ter Local Government Act Office, 8, Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, S.W., January 31st, 1865. Sir,—I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Home Department to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28th instant, with reference to the proposed adoption of certain parts of the Local Go- vernment Act by the Rhyl Improvement Commis- 1, In reply to your questions, I have to state that the only point in which the adoption of the Local Govern- ment Act will bring the Rhyl Commissioners within the authority of the Secretary of State is as respects his approval of the bye-laws under the 115th section of the Public Health Act, 1848, as the borrowing powers are not adopted. The Commissioners will not come under the audit clauses of the Local Government Act. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, T. TAYLOR. J. P. Williams, Esq., Commissioners' Office, Rhyl." The foregoing letter was written in reply to the fol- lowing Commissioners' Office, Rhyl, January 28th,1865. Dear Sir,—It is the intention of the Rhyl Improve- ment Commissioners (acting under the Rhyl Improve- ment Act, 1852) to adopt the following clauses of tha I.non ) Government Act, &e. :— "Public Health Act, IS 18-Clauses 49, 51, 52, 54, 58, 59, 64, 69, 73, 115, & 116. Local Government Act, 18.51-Clallses 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 33, 62, & 63. 28 Amended Act, lStil-Clauses 11, 16, U, 25, and 28. And I am instructed to apply to you lor me WIIOW- ing information-Whether the adopting of the above clauses will bring the Commissioners under control of the Local Government Department in London and also whether the accounts of the Commissioners will have to be audited by the Poor Law Auditor, as is the case when the borrowing powers of the Local Govern- ment Act are adopted (see clause 3, Amended Act, 18tH). Our accounts are at present auditedunder the provisions of the Commissioners' Clauses Act, 1847. Apologising for thus troubling you, I have the honour to remain, Dear Sir, Your obedient servant, J. PRYDDERCH WILLIAMS, Clerk to the Commissioners. T. Taylor, Esq." Mr. Hilditch, whilst concurring with the Chairman's suggestion to appoint a committee to consider the clauses, expressed his matured opinion that the adoption of the whole Act would prove conducive to the interests of the town. The adoption of the whole would be less expen- sive than a part- -as printing expenses would thereby be saved; and in a humorous strain he observed that there was an old saying that half a loaf was better thau no loaf," but it could not be said that half a loaf was better than a whole one." The Chairman made a witty rejoinder, which Mr. Hilditch followed up by relating an anecdote of Die Aberdaron, the eminent Welsh liuguist, who, it was said, had applied for alms to the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph. His Lordship generously handed 20s. to Die, but Dic politely returned 19s., saying he only required a shilling, and positively declined to accept of the 19s. His Lordship was struck with such curious conduct, but aware of Die's peculiarities, he kindly invited him to call again" for the 19s. whenever he felt in need of them. Die then parted, giving a grateful bow to his Lordship. Before Mr. Hilditch had time to apply the moral of his anecdote, The Chairman exclaimed—Die was on the safe side he knew the 19s. would be in secure hands with the iiiillop, whereas he might uselessly and improvidently spend them. We likewise shall be on the "safe side" in adopting the clauses of the Local Government Act just as we shall require them. (Laughter.) The Clerk explained that the clauses named by the Chairman were essential to the government of the town. The most important was the one giving power to regu- late the erection of buildings as to space, stability, &c. At present, house-owners were under no restrictions in this respect in building their houses—being built in some instances without even a square yard of back- ground unbuilt on. It was finally agreed to defer the consideration of the matter until the next mouthly meeting; and the follow- ing gentlemen were appointed a committee to report upon the clauses proposed to be adupteel :—Messrs. E. Powell Jones, \V. Wynne, W. B. Byne, O. Roberts, Wm. Hilditch, aud Jonah Lloyd.

BFTETKFVS? BF.VKR\OE.— Homoeopathic Practitioners, and the jetiic,il Profession generally, recommend cocoa as being the most healthful of all beverages. When the doctrine of h mneopatliy was first introduced into this country, there were to be obtained no preparations of coco i either attractive to the taste or acceptable to the stomach the nut was either supplied in the crude state, or so unskilfully manufactured as to obtain little notice. J. Epos, of London. honueopathic chemist, was induced in the "vear 1839 to turn his attentiou to this subject, aud at length succeeded,with the assistance of elaborate ma- chinery, in being the first to produce all article pure in its composition, and so refined by the perfect trituration it receiveg,iii the process it passes through, as to be most acceptable to the delicate stomach. For geueral use, liops's cocoa is distinguished as an invigorating, grateful bieakfast beverage, with a delicious aroma. Dr. llassall, in his work Foud and its Adulterations," says Cocoa cjntains a great variety of important nutritious principles every ingiedient 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 (of the powder in a break- fast cup, filled up with boiling water or milk. Secured iu tin-lined }-tb., .J-lb., and I-lb, labelled packets, and sold at Is. Gd. per lb., by grocers, confectioners, and chemists. It is well known that the Teas imported from China for consumption in this country are artificially coloured, to impart a fictitious appearance of value. This is so gene- rally known that Companies have been formed for the sale of ititcoluured Teas—a process not dflieult to accom- plish, by means of steam tube and drying pan, thus ren- dering a uuiformity of colour and 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 Oil China Tea. Sold only in packets at 3s. 4d., 4s., and 4. 4,1. per lb. A list of local agents in our ad vertising columns.