Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

t MISCELLAIfEOTIS FJJIOHTFUL PIT ACCIDENT. SEVEN PERSONS RILLED. —About six o'clock on Saturday mcrning, a frightful accident took place at No 15 pit, at the New Cross Col- liery, A eoneafield Heath, near Wolverhampton, in which seven persons—four men and three boys—perished to- gether- The pit is an ironstone one, and two engines are connected with it, one of which is. employed night anu day in bringing up and lowering the miners, and in bringing up minerals. During thu night both engines are use d in the drainage, the druirl of the mineral cn- gine being thrown out of gear for that purpose, and j e- laced eac'.i morning by the night engineer on giving up his charg) to the man who works the engine on the day shift. On Saturday morning the muM engineer had just been relioved, and the first lot of miners wore beirst; low- ered-f.ur m"n, John Leech, Emmanuel Giles, Thomas Kelly, Bnfi Henry I-eirv nud three boys, John Jones, George Jones, and Samuel Slych. They wrnt down the first 34 yards safpiy, when the drum puddrii nly went out of gearing, and the cage in "Lil"h the men, freed from all check of machinery, fell to the bottom of the sum; h, or well in which the drainage of the shaft is o..Uectvd, breaking thiough the stout pUnluug which form the fencing of the mimph. An immediate ahrro W:, a raised and the miners were collected from all pnrts of the works but it was fully four hours before the bodies could be to. covered, on account of the difficulty thit was experienced in raising the cage and the wire rope attached to it. Ali the bodies were found in the sumph, in which there is a considerable depth of water. The night engineer, Thcmas Feredav, and the day engine r, William John- son, having bc-t n taken into cus>t:>dy,j>,m{ will be de .aiued until after the inquest. THE ARCH Bishop OF PARIS AND TIIE PAPAL QUES- TION.—We (Evening Herald) haveleaint, fiom a special communication, addressed to us by a corresp mde .t Paris, that the Archbishop of that city has rq-igneil his I 1>" r seat in the Privy Council ot the Empire. This circum- stance has produced a profound impression, and will pro- bably encourage the Roman Catholic priesthood of France to adopt a still more determined attitude in op- position to the anti-Papal policy of the Emperor,s Gov- ernment. Our readers will at once appreciate the signi- ficance of the archbishop's decision when we remind them that the Privy Council, from which his nrice has retired, is the Supreme Council of the State, destined by the Emperor to assist the Empress in conducting the Government of France in the event of his Majesty being called upon to assume the regency during the minority of the Prince Imperial. The "rivy Council was created by the Emperor immediately after the Orsini Conspiracy, with the object of guarding the succession of the Prince Imperial against the dangers to which it woull be ex- posed in the event of the Emperor's sudden or premature death, In numbers it was very limited, and exclusively composed of adherents of the Napoleon dynasty. This demonstration on the part of his grace is the more strik- ing, inasmuch as he does not belong to the Ultramontane party, but was the nominee of the existing Government, by whom he was selected, about three years aso, to suc- cepd Archbishop Sibourg, whose terrible end must be fresh in the recollection of the public. Immediately after Count Walewski's resignation an Imperial decree bestowed a salary of 100,000fr. upon each member of the council, and the conduct of the retiring prelate in abandoning so lucrative a sinecure, has elicited univer- sal admiration, although the cause which he has cnnsci. entiously endeavoured to serve by this abnegation is not supported by popular sympathy in the French capital. WONDBBTUI TAKE OF MACKEREL.—A great excite- ment was occasioned at Portsmouth on Monday and Tuesday, owing to the successive arrivals of fishing boats so deeply laden with mackerel as scarcely to be safe. Many were obliged to let go their nets to save the ves- sels from swamping. According to tonnage, some had 40,000 on board, and so down to 10,000. It is reckon- ed that upwards of a million and half of this favourite fish were netted within a few miles of the Isle of Wight The scene at Portsmouth was of the most lively des- cription. Waggons, omnibuses, and carts, were charter- ed at fabulous prices to convey them to the rail ft r Lon- don, &e. One speculative butcher on the point invested S700 in a ready-money purchase, and got the first start for London and Brighton. CASE OF THE KEY. J. HATCH.—In the Court of Queen's Bench, on Monday, Mr Edwin James obtained a rule calling upon Mr Walter Platt, attorney, to explain his conduct in reference to the prosecution of the Rev. H. J. Hatch, who was convicted at the November crim- inal sessions of indecently assaulting two little girls. Mrs Hatch made an affidavit that Mr Pratt had, pre- vious to the trial, urged that if she gave her husband's address, and he acknowledged his guilt and apologised, no further proceedings would be taken but if he did not surrender and admit his guilt he would be advertised and a reward of;EIOO given for his apprehension. Mrs. Hatch maintained her husband's innocence, and Mr. Hatch deposed upon oath that he was innocent. The Home Secretary, however, upon an application for a free pardon, replied that he had been informed that Mr. Hatch had admitted his guilt to Mr. Pratt.-Rule to be made returnable on Friday. THE ANGLO-FRENCH COMMERCIAL TREATY The Times, in a leader on the commercial treaty with France, eayg it entirely protests against breaking down the sim. plicity of our commercial principles by giving a foreign country treaty-righta over what is essentially a question of home policy. What precise amount of advantage thera may be in a step by which France, having compelled us to raise our war expenditure by some £10,000,000, is now seeking to diminish our revenue, at the same time to provide for herself with the two most important ele- ments of war. coal and iron, we may perhaps, consider on another occasion; but we confess we are very jealous and not without reason, of anything that resembles a de- parture from or a relinquishment of the principles of free trade. Our shipowneis are roaring for reciprocity. What answer are we to make to them if we enter into a com- mercial treaty with France? If we can lower the duty on wine, in order to obtain a relaxation of one prohi- bition, why should we not prohibit foreigners from shar- ing our coasting trade, in order to obtain a relaxation of another ? IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA.—II ei Majesty's ship Plumper" arrived at Esquimault on iHe lit of November frm Nanaimo, having concluded her surveying operations on the northern part of the Strait of Georgia for the present season. During this cruiso several new anchorages have been discovered and sur- veyed between Nanaimo and Cape Laz (or Point Holmes as it is sometimes called) a distance of about 50 miles. But perhaps the most important discovciy is the exist- ence of a considerable river in Vancouver's Island, navi- gable for boats or small stern-wheel steamers, on the banks of which are extensive tracts of excellent land, varying from 20 to 100 deg. in elevation, and clothed with a rich luxuriant grass. This land is ready for the plough, is entirely clear of the pine trees, and studded here and there with a better kind of oak than is usually found on the cleared lands of Vancouver's Island. This river, which has received the name of Courtcnay, in honour of Admiral Courtenay, who formerly commanded Her Majesty's ship Constance in these waters, empties itself into a good and spacieus harbour, Port Augustus which lies in about 49 36 north latitude, and is scarcely 50 miles from Nanaimo. Major Dowoie was on his way down from the Upper Frazar River region by the Lillooet trail and Port Douglas. There were reports of his hav- ing made some valuable geographical discoveries on his journey from the coast to Port Alexander, among which were a chain of lakes extending along the route 150 miles, so that steamers drawing 12 inches of water can navgiate a distance of 100 miles further than steamers drawing four feet, which latter run on Senas River, and a practical portage of 40 miles will then reach Fort Alex- ander. These reports are looked upon at Victoria as im- portant, as, if true, the upper mining districts will be, much more accessible than heretofore, being brought: almost within wakr communication of Victoria.- Gaita- dian News, A STRANGE VISITOR.—Between Horndon and Lain- don hills lives a farmer named Sparks, a man of large property, hit household consisting of Mrs Sparks and her daughter, and Misa Lawrence, a young lady well known as possessing great personal attractions. Besides the female domestics, two strong horsemen or farm la- bourers lodge in the house. One night, a short time since, after the family had retired to rest, some person knocked for admission, but proving to be a strauger and with a very lame story, he was refused, and the family returned to their couches. The next night he managed to admit himself by entering the window of an unoc- cupied bedroom, accordingly went down the back stairs. The barking of the dog awoke MiM Lawrence, and she thought she distinctly heard foot&teps below. She di- reotly lighted a candle at her night lamp, went down, and on opening the door, a slight, genteel-looking young man, bearing in his hand a sheathed sword, entered the hall. M?s,L,w,ence, who was but slighUyohf], having come from her bedroom, asked him what he wanted ? Hold- ing the sword over her head in a menacing attitude, he asked. -1 Where ia your papa ? I must have ten pounds from him;" at the same time assuring her, in the kind- est manner possible, that he would not hurt a single hair of her head. Miss Lawrence called out, and Mrs Sparks came down with the servants, male and female, and de. sired the stranger to quit the house. He refused to do so, and insisted going over it. The two men servants made no attempt to expel him in fact the louts seemed 80 paralysed with fear at this young man (whom one of them might have swung round with little exertion) that Mrs Sparks has since averred, she believes had he stamp- ed his foot they would have gone into fits. The stranger, eaying he would not do them any harm, then proceeded to walk over the house, apparently with no settled pur- pose, for he passed by the plate, which was in its usual place, without taking anything, and danced his unwill. ing attendants up and down the house for an hour, try- lug Mr Sparks' door, which, however, that gentleman kept most firmly closed by his superior strength from the inside, defying the efforts of the intruder to force an entrance. Finding Mr Sparks' room was inaccessible, he then descended with the male and female attendants. On arriving in the hail he placed his hand upon Miss Lawrences shoulder, and, in a kind and almost affection* ate manner, begged her to retire again to rest, as she might take cold, and observing some boots, he loolSod down at his own, and remarked they were not over good, so he would take a pair. Miss Lawrence, glad to get rid of the man, gave him her free permission to do so, which he did, and, bowing most politely, said, Thank you good night." He then went out at the door, much to Miss Lawrence's relief and the inexpiessible delight of the two clowns, by this time almost dead with (ear. in- formation was given next day to the police, but no trace has yet been found of the man, who was described as young and gentlemanly looking, w ith a most pleasing address and insinuating manner. It is imagiued that he tnust be an escaped lunatic. Altogether the affair has created the greatest excitement in the neighbourhood and its vicinity, it being one of the most extraordinary circumstances that has occurred for some time.— GMmJori Chronicle, <

I THE GREAT EASTERN. 1 I CATTAIX HAERISOX, THE PURSER'S SCX, AND THE I COXSWAIN DROWSED. Misfortunes crowd heavily upnn the noble but unfor- unllte Great Extern. The last, but by no means the least, of tho many calamities that have befallen it, is the d"ath of it!, able And universally esteemed. commander. }<'p,v men have been pl«'-t.'d in m, -)ro trying and more difficult cinumfincM than thnse with which Captain Harrison has been surrounded since his first ni>p.;iut- ment to his omrnand. By his steady adherence to a ma!Iv and honc-t course, Captain Harrison had won the e-t >em and respect of all with whom he came intn contact. As a naval man his abilities and experiore were un. qii-s,ioae t and when directors and siiavehold ;rs were in- dulging in miserable squabble, and contractors 'Ind greedy speculators were considering how they mighi nest nuke the ship ans-A-er their uurrenery purples, the public confidence in the merits of the un- rtakinz was almost entiiely sustained bv the knowledge that Captain Harrison was siiil the commander of tiie ship, The experienced ataman, the able engineer, the thorough man of business, the li ii--st and independent servant, one of the lew remaining props the grcut undertaking has followed to the grave the originator and designer oJ the Great Eastern. The announcement of the death ot C-iptnin Harrison has thrown a gloom over every one connected with the company, find in the town of South- ampton a feeling of almost personal interest was evinced in the nutter by the inhabitants when they heard of the add event. The eircumalances under which the death took p £ «:e are peculiarly distressing. On Saturday morning Capt. H irrison had 0 casion to leave the ship, now lying at her moorings in the Southampton water, to proceed to Southampton on business connected with the Great Eas- tern. A boat was lowered shortly after br. akfast, and in company with Dr. Watson, toc, surgeon of the ship; Capt Ley, the estimable purser; his Ofl, a Jad lif about 14 years of age; and six men of the crew, the captain pro- ceeded to ilvthe, where his wife and danghter are resid- ing. After leaving them Captain liarriion and the otaer officers of the ship proceeded to Southampton, The wind, which had been blowing very fresh, increased to a most violent gale from the south-west before the boat reached the entrance to the duck. As the boat was en- tering, and whih in the act of lowering the sale, a heavy gu,t of wind caught the b )at and capsized it. The whold -4.' .L. I uic occupants were turown out; some of them wero fortunate enough to sieze hold of parts of the rigging, or of the boat; Captain Harrison clung to an oar, by whioh j he was supported tor a short time. The Indus, one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company's ships. lying in docks, put off two boats, which arrived at the sce:ie of the disaster in a few moments, and after considerable exeition the men succeeded in picking up Captain Har- rison, who was in a state of utter unconsciousness, and was lying with his body across the oar and his arms and legs under tiie water. Captain Ley was also picked up y"ry much bruised about itte head, and bleeding exten- sively. Dr Watson was also recovered in a state of ex- treme exhaustion, as well as the six men of the ship who were in the boat. The son of Captain Ley, an ami- able and highly intelligent lad, was not then found, and his body was not recovered until some time after. The rescued men were brought ashore, and all received the utmost possible attention and kindness from the officers of the Indus and others connected with the Peninsular and Oriental Company, as well as the officials of the docl". The condition of Captain Harrison was such as to call for immediate attention and active exertions with a view of restoring him to consciousness. Medical men were summoned, and not fewer than six were in atten- dance, who resorted to every possible mode of restoring animation. Galvanism and ohtr means which medical skill could suggest were unavding to save life. The first intimation of the sad event was conveyed to the directors of the great ship company by Mr. Hedger, the harbour master of Southampton, about eleven o'clock. The tele- gram briefly stilted" Poor Harrison is drowned with Ley's son, by the upsetting of a boat." Mr. Yates, the secretary, immediately telegraphed back for further par- ticulars, and the directors entertained a lingering hope that possibly he might have been resuscitated; but shortly afterwards a second telegram arrived supplying some of the details given above. Air. Trotman, one of the oldest and most attached friends of Captain Harrison immediately proceeded to Southampton, to render any assistance in his power to Mrs. Harrison under the ter- I ible calamity which had befallen her. Captain Harrison possessed in a most remarkable man- ner the confidence of the hte Mr Brunei, and when it be- came necessary to consider the appointment of a comman- der of the great ship he reported to the directors his opin- ion of the qualifications necessary in the captain. He stat- ed in effect that such an officer ought not to be merely an experienced naval man, but one who had a practical know- ledge of naval engineering, and who would be able to corn prehend and deal with the many important and practical questions which would necessarily arise in the develop- ment and carrying out of this great experiment. Such a man in every respect was Captain Harrison, and he an peared to have been admirably adapted for the important position which he occupied. He had a thorough knowl-dra of all the details of the construction of the ship had ivatch ed its growth aud progress from its earliest state to its present condition, aud not the least among the many diffi- culties which committees of investigation or boards of management may have in future to deal with will be the appoiutment of Captain Harrison. The shareholders of the company, however much they may be divided on other questions, will at least be united in their regret at the melancholy accident which has deprived them of so valu- able and devoted a servant. Captain Harrisou displayed at a very early age his predilectiou lor a sea life, and was apprenticed to the merchant service, and even before he was out of his time was entrusted with a command. His service at the commencement of his career was priucipally in the West Indies and on the coast of South America. The wars at that time existing between the minor states oa that seaboard frequently placed the vessels under the charge of Captain Harrisou in juxta position wiih a for- midable enemy. On more than one occasion he has been iu action, and invariably fought his ship with success. Af- ter serving eight years iu those iatit udes he accepted an ap- pointment with the Cuna. d Company, and commanded the Acadia, Britannia, Hibernia, America, Africa, and Arabia. In thesb vesseli he acquired that immense experience which gained for him the title of the Atlantic Naviga- tor." Captain Harrison crossed the Atlantic 80 many times that he would pleasantly say after counting up to 157 he had left otf his "dead reckoning." As, however. each of these vessels made from 10 to 14 voyages a year, an estimate may easity be made on the subject. While engaged in this command, his knowledge, seamanship, and manly bearing attracted the attention of some of the principal promoters of the Grand Trunk Railway of Caaada who were also interested in the Great Eastern steamship, and their influeace induced Captain Harrison to relinquish his engagement on the Canard line, which he bad held for 15 years, and to accept the command of the Great Eastern. His services to that company, which date from January 1, I806, were invaluable; and the numberless persons whom business or pleasure has led to visit the monster vessel will bear eager testimony to the admirable tact aud politeness of the commander while he was placed in the most trying position. Those who were on boaid the Greit ship when the explosion caused 80 much consternation will readily testify how much coofidence was created by his coolness, and how his foresight aud grasp of mind enforced discipline in a temporarily alarmed and disorganised crow Captain Harrison had, we are sorry to hear, invested all the savings of his professional career in the great under- taking with which he had identified himself. He was sanguine of the success of the great ship, if ocly the pro. per means were adopted for developing its great powers and capabilities, and if its management were placed in the hands of a board possessiog uuity of action among them- selves, aud were guided by that practical knowledge with- out whick success in rery enterprise must be wholly unat- taiuable.

FEARFUL CATASTROPHE AT ST. LAWRENCE — 200 PERSONS KILLED. The papers of the 11th instant contain details of a shocking catastrophe, which occurred at Lawrence, Mass, on the 10th. The following details are from the Ameri- can papers -Lawrence Mass, Tuesday, January 10th, 9 p.m.,—One of the most terrible catastrophes on Ieeord occurred in this city this afternoon. The Pembcrton Mills fell with a sudden crash about five o'clook, while some six or seven hundred operatives were at work. The mills ate a complete wreck. Some two or three hun- dred persons are supposed to be still in the ruins. At present it is impossible to give anything like a correct statement of the loss of lite, but from the best authority it is believed that at least two hundred are dead in the ruins. Eighteen dead bodies have been already taken out, together with some persons mortally wounded, be- sides some fifty in different stages of nutilation. Mr Chase the manager ot the mills, and Mr Howe, the trea- surer, escaped by running from the falling building. It is impossible, as yet, to tell the cause-of the disaster. Our reporter has just come from the ruins, and the scenes there beggar all description. Some two or three more acres of ground are piled up with every description of machinery and the Mien building. Huge bonfires are burning to light some two or three thousand persons, who are working as if for their own lives, to res- cue th unfortunate persons, many of whom are still crying and begging to be released from their tortures. Every few minutes some poor wretch is dragged from his or her prison, and it is heartrending to hear their cries as they are drawn out with legs and arms crushed or torn, One man, shockingly mangled and partly un- der the bricks, deliberately cut his own throat to end his agony. The whole city seems in mourning. Many are running through the streets, and, with frantic cries, searching the rums. Temporary hospitals have been ar- ranged for those rescued. Many stand by the wreck frigid with despair. Often a terrible crash, caused by the clearing away, threatens death to those who may still be alive in the ruins. General K. H, Oliver is conspicuous and active in directing those persons who are endeavouring to rescue the victims of the disaster Gangs of men with ropes below are constantly dragging out huge pieces of the wreck which imprison so many. Some of the rescuers are killed in their humane efforts. Since we left the scene of the disaster, reports of more of the dead are constantly coming to us. Surgeons are coming in from all directions, and everything that can be done, at such a painful moment, is being done for the suffering victims of the feaiful calamity, the mystery of which will have to be cleared up by an inquest. I ADDITIONAL PARTICULAHS. I At aoout ten minutes to five o'clock this afternoon our citizens were atarmod.by the cry ef fire, which pro- ceeded from the Pemberton Mille, about four-fifths of which had fallen, a shapleas mass, without the slightest warning to the nearly bOO human beings who were then at work. The building was never considered to be as staunch tas it ought to have been. It ifM built about seven years since, and was then thought a sham. In- deed, before the machinery was put in the walls spread to such a degree that some 22 tons of iron plites were put in to save it from falling by its own weight. From the best information that can be now gathered, the building appeared to crumble and fall from-the eastern corner, or ends towird the Duck Mill. It fell inwards, as if powerfully drawn that away. Tie fire companies at once repaired to the spot, but there being no lire, tbey immediately set to work with a will to remove the rubbish. They very soon reached some of the rooms, and the dead and waun'ltd were ta-en out as fast as they could be reached. The City Hall has been convited into a temporary hospit- al for the dead and wounded, to remain there until re- cognised by their f.itnd", although scores were recognis- ed and taken at OMCO to their homes. Mr Palmer \S doe.ily buried in tho ruins at the time, and thinking there was 1,0 prospect of being exlri,ait I cut. his throat !o end hii suffering?. S'ill he was NX'rioate^, and lived for s jme time on arri ving at the hall. Ouu \v o;iian in that put I of tho mill still standing became affrighted, threw her bonnet and shawl out of a tifth story door and jumped o it lit-raelf, LreaLing her arm and irj uring herself so that she cannot recover, The labouring (ores of the mill Aai about 960, and it is supposed that about 700 hiimin he. iogs were actually buried in tho ruins. A woman has j'lst rescued, who says that there are fome 25 more in the vicinity of her yet alive. About half-past nine o'cloek fire was discovered. This additional horror although somewhat apprehended, struck terror to the hearts that had before been hopeful of saving more lives. Still the work of removal went briskly on. The force pumps aod all the engines which were on the ground at once got streams of water on, and have been pouling- on torrents—so that now (1130 p m.), although volumes ot smoke and steam are rising, yet the fire does not seem to gain, and it is certainly to be hoped that it has been stayei. Those near at tile breaking out of ftUe fire were almost at the point of extricating a woman not b-idly hutt, but the flames drove them back, and the woman is supposed to have perished when de.ivery seem- ed so near. Calamity succeed s calamity, In ten min- utes the whole mass of rums has become one sheet of flame. The screams and moanings of the po buried creatures can be distinctly heard, but no power can save them. The flames threaten the destruction of the W Jhh to:1 mills und the bridge over the river.-Aineri- can Foper.

MALA01 us INCIDENTAL TO TRADES AND EMPLOY- .XE-,TS.-f tle principal exciting causes of disease amongst the industrial population are -1. Sedentary confinement and insufficient ventilation, 2. Abrupt changes of temperature, to which all classes of artisans, and especi- ally brass and iron founders, glass blowers, bakers, and brewers, are exposed. 3. The inhalation of au atmos- phere impregnated with mineral, animal and vegeta- ble particles which irritate and often permanently in- flame the bronchial surface and the delicate substance of the lungs, and are productive of great suffering a- mongst dry-grinders and needle pointers; edge-tool, gun-barrel, and othtr grinders; metal filers, stone-cut- ters, miners, and quarners; pearl and horn button ma- kers flax-dressers, wool-carders, weavers, and featter dressers; corn-miliers sawyers and turners. The re- markable curative properties of l)r de Jongh's Light Brown Cod Liver Oil in cases of consumption, chronio bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism, and general debility, rationally account for its extraordinary efficacy in the various disorders connected with arts and employments. In those special diseases of the respiratory organs, so prevalent in the manufacturing and mining districts, Dr do Jongh's Cod Liver Oil has been used with the most strikingly beneficial results. A HORRIBLE AFFAia.-The Journal de Chartres re- lates the folio wing :Three mornings ago, a little girl ten years of age, was walking by the side of the road at Bonneval, she was suddenly attacked by an enormous mastiff, a stranger to the village, and before her father, who was near, could arrive, the dog throwing the child down, bit off her nose, and tore the flesh from her cheeks arms, and other parts of her person. Driven away by the man, the dog, a little further on, attacked a boy, and tore his face in a frightful manner. The auimal next at- tacked in succession several dogs and bit them severely. It then entered a wood near Vieuvicq, in which a wo- man was at work, and rushing on her threw her down and lacerated her dreadfully. The flesh was torn from different parts of her person, leaving the boneo bare, her scalp was dragged off, and her nose and cheek were eaten. A man having come up, the animal took to flight, but afterwards attacked. near Ailthon, a workinan, and bit him badly in the face and body. Next the dog entered. Authon, and rushing in succession on four children one the son of a physician named Perier, tore flesh from their faces and persons, and bit a woman and a servant girl. The whole population of the town was thrown into consternation; but as night set in, the dog disappeared. The next morning a number of persons armed with guns forks, and scythes, went in search of the animal, and having after a while found it, succeeded in shouting it dead. On examination it turned out that it was not mad, but had a long sharp nail driven into its nose, and the belief is that the pain which the nail occasioned rendered it furious. Of the ten persons attacked three are already dead, and some of the others are ao fearfully- injured that their recovery is not probable. Although the animal was not mad, the persons bitten have, by way of precaution, had their wounda cauterised, and the dogs bitten have been killed. OCTOOENABIANS IN THE PEERAGE.—Lord Sinclair is the oldest member of the peerage of the United King- dom, having been born in 1768; and which is strnug"r still, he has had the honour of the peerage for no less than 84 years-a period we believe without precedent. His lordship is no longer a member of the House of Peers, having ceased to hold a Scotch representative peerage at the late general election. The oldest members of the House of Lords at this moment are-Lord Lvnd- hurst and the Earls ot Stair and Guildford, who were born in 1772 next follow the .Archbishop of Armagh and Lord Combermere, born in 1773: Lords Gormanston and Reay, and the Earls of Charlsmont and Dun- donald, born in 1775; the Earl of Onslow, and the Bishop of Exeter and Viscount Southwell, born in 1777, the Earls of Beverley and Manvers, and Lords Droug- ham and Arbuthnott, born in 1778 and the Earls of Stafford and Radnor, and Lords Gough and Seaton, born in 1779. MR. nlUGHT AND THE REFORM QUESTION.—There is no pleasing those who make a trade of writing at Mr Mr Blight. Like the soldier under the lash who was equally dissatisfied whether the drummer flogged high or low, they abuse him in unmeasured terms when he declares himself desirous of a full measure of Reform, and they taunt him when lie professes himself wiliin'<* to support a moderate instalment rather than have the question deferred to an indefinite day. If he exposes me political wrongs under which the vast majority of grown-up men labour, they cry out that he is an incen- diary, attempting to eet class against class, and bring about an English edition of the .French Revolution, or introduco an Americanised form of government. Let him endeavour to allay tbe groundless turmoil, and they I turn round and accuse him of deserting his principles. They are almost disappointed that there is no turbulence no rioting, no seditious assemblage, no inflammatory or- atory, but they console themselves by lifting up their voices and asserting that thero is no real desire for Re. form at all. If so, why this waste of energy in deny- ing that which is non-existent? The truth is that the very quietude and absence of excitement with which tho great object is pursued are the very causes which terrify the opponents of Reform most. They would infinitely prefer a noisy, dashing charge of cavalry, to the sight of the heavy guns being slowly but surely brought into I pc)siii)n, and the harrassing dread that a mine is being dug beneath their outworks that may explode at any moment and hurl them into the air.-Birmi)ighatn Daily Post. SERFDOM iiq RUSSIA.—A St. Petersburg letter says "A serf in the government of Tambow recently killed his lord for having seduced his (the serfs) affianced bride. For this act of vengeance the serf will probably be condemned to hard labour in the mines. Tho late Emperor, on one occasion, gave a very different decision. The child of a serf having struck a dog, belonging to the lord, the latter set his whole pack upon the boy, who was torn to pieces. The child's father upon this killed the noble on the spot. The Emperor decreed, A dog for a dog,' and added, I should have done as mucli.3 The serf was merely detained a short time in a monas- tery.E, xprcss. Among the hostile parties now contending in Africa there are three Sabbaths celebrated in each week. The Sabbath of the Moors is on Friday, the Sabbath of the very few Jews who fight in their ranks, as irregulars or settlers in the country, for their hearths and homes, is on Saturday; while the Sabbath ot the Roman catholic Spaniards is, like our own, on Sunday. Woodcocks (says the Hereford Journal) arc extreme- ly scarce this season, and the scarcity is accounted for by the fact that hundreds of thousands of these birds were drowned during their emigration towards these shores on the night of the teriffic gale in which the Roy- al Charter was lost. The Daily News says Count Cavour has already given proofs of the vigour which is return to power gives the Piedmontese government. His Cabinet was no sooner fcrrned than he took measures for bring- ing the constitution again into force. He has dissolved the parliament, in order to the election of another, which will include the deputies of Lombardy. Sir Tatton Sykes, Baronet, of Sledmere, is endeavour- ing to raise a corps of mounted rilfes. Mr Henry Parv ker, of Sledmere Castle, Sir Tatton's agent, is instructed to communicate with the gentry and tenantry of the Wold district. The proposal hitherto has been well re- ceived. The Times says the trade of the Scotch lawyers in getting English bankrupts quiety out of all their diffi- culties is still said to be increasing, and remarks that so long as the system is tolerated it will scarcely bo necessary for the government to trouble themselves by proposing any measures of bankruptcy reform in this country. In Ulster, a clergyman has been refused access to the bedside of a dying man, a lodger, who had lived a Protestant, by his landlord, who said that the man had turned Roman Catholic and had been visited by the priest. An inquest was held in Whitechapel. London, on Mon- day evening, on the body of a child aged three weeks which 41 Died from inflamation of the left lung and pleura, accelerated by exposure and desertion of the mother in the public streets." Charles Morris, 23, a card-sharper, skittle-sharper, thimble-rigger, associate of most notorious thieves, and a returned convict, for stealing :£20. the property of Henry Hill, was at the Middlesex sessions, on Monday, sen- tenced to ten years's penal servitude. Upwards of f,1600 has been subscribed towards the proposed memorial to the late Mr Brunnel, but this is scarcely sufficient to accomplish the design of the promo- j teIII of the memory

J PJSRPRI(T YEWI-I. ) r MOLD. I I FREE CHURCn ORDINATION SERVICE. I For some time past one ot the larger,v.ms over the Market 11-11, in Mold, has been occupied for the purpose of carrying on religious worship in the English langu- a ge. Tho 1, people by whom tilo i-, setv|t.3 I-slye been conducted are known by the Tiaine (,f T!ie "frpf, phu-ch," and the was carried on lor a considerable period without ftp.)' the pu pit hHntr Hippliptf in the meantime by preachers of various di?sentin de- nominations. Previous to the commencement of these services we believe there was no English preachiGg fit all in Mold, except in the parish church, where there is both an English aud WVsh service. The attendance, therefore, as might have been expected i„ a border tow! like Moid, where ibu English !ant¡age is fast extend- tike ???, w .<ere t'.u En?Hsh !an?ua g u is f?? ?xt?nd. ing Hsc?, wm numerous with a (r1UÜ tendenw towards an increase. Undjr these tireiuo-teii, thV church and congregation thought it weultf be de-ara:UP to have a minister of their own, rather thun be depend- I,nt upon casual supplies, and about SIV, months ag•>, an invitation was yisvn to ilie Hev. W. W. H?irry, which wis accepted, and Tuesday last wag tise l lor* the of- tioininit of the rev. gentleman as pastor of the church and congregation. The tirsi service in connection with the ordination took plice at eleven o'clock on Tuesday morning, wht'n the larger of the two rooms over the Market Hall was tilled with a very respectable and attentive auJienee The service commenced with the Fe Dcum Luudamlls and alter the reading of the s'-riptares and oiierin" up of a prayer, by the itev. J. Widdows, an introductory discourse was delivered by the Rev. C. Chapman, M.A. of Chester, based upon Ephesians ii. 19—22—subject the nature and constitution of a church. The rev: gentleman said it was usual to deliver a discourse of that character upon those occasions, and ho ha t been induced to undertake the duty from the fact oi his being familiar with be circumstances which had led to the formation of the church in that place, and the persever- ance which had been exercised in bringing it to its pres. ent state of prosperity. The subject was illustrated under three heads, and the doctrines therein contained were proved, and the duties enforced, by the citation of numerous passages of scripture directly bearing thereon -as joilowi-the only instance we have of a church in the New Testament is that ot persons who have been made new cicatures and believe on the Lord Jos-us Christ as their Saviour. Secondly, according to the New Testament there were distinct bodies of people meeting in ditferent parts of the wo.id-each one ot which was called the Church of Christ. Thirdly, according to the New '1 estament every one of these was free to manage its own affairs. With regard to officers, they would find in the New Testament two orders—the one having re- gard to secular matters, the other to spiritual. The for- mer were called deacons. It was not on account of it forming any portion 01 me duties ot their offiee, that they sometimes preached the gospel, but was to be attributed to the spontaneous exercise of those gifts which they possessed as Christians. Their duties as defined in the New Testament scriptures had to do with the temporalities of the church, and when each church managed its own affairs, the simplicity was such as not to require a multiplicity of officers. There was only one class of spiritual officers spoken of in the New Testa- ment-there were no grades, but they were named ac cording to the various duties they were called to perform -bifilop, elder, pastor, minister—and when far advanced in life—elders. The term priest used by some individuals was never once applied to any officer in the church. All Christians were constituted a royal priesthood, &c. There was also the term apostle, mentioned in the scrip- tures, but that was not a permanent appointment, and 1 J their number was confined to twe l ve, while the number of the ministry is indefinite. They were inspired to teach infallible truth, while the only duty of ministers was to expound what they taught. After alluding to the injuries which religion had sustained by being interfered with bv the civil power, he concluded by wishing the new minister and his church every spiritual prosperity. The questions were then asked the pastor by the Rev. Isaac Harries, and answered at some length in a very satisfactory manner. The ordination prayer was next offered in a very solemn manner by the Rev Roger Edwards, during which the usual form of the laying on of hands was gone through. The charge was delivered by the Rev T Raffles, D.D., L.L.D., of Liverpool, and was based npoli 2 Corinthians vi, 3.—44 Giving no offence in anything, that the min- istry be not blamed." The rev. doctor begun by stating that the apostle Paul was a man of one end, one aim, and one occupation, and treated the words under the two following heads,—the "The line of conduct which Paul had determined as a minister to pursue," and the motive by which he was influenced." In order to enable a min- ister to carry out the determination come to by the apostle, it would be necessary that he should be a man of prudence, of diligence, of perseverance and of prayer. He named prudence fii at, andpwhen he did so he assum- ed that the minister was possessed of the essential called piety -but piety when wanting U prudence became a stone of stumblin-giving rise to suspicion, some- times to aversion and sometimes even to disgust. Pru- dence was called by different names. Sometimes it was called skill or tact-or knowing how to manage difficult and delicate affairs. Sometimes it was called common sense-a sense perhaps more uncommon very often than any other. Presence of mind was another form in which it manifested itself—doing the right thing at the right moment. It was this which enabled the man of business to manage his affairs with success, and how much more essential was it to the minister upon whom every eye wail fixed. Many eyes were upon him when he was quite unconscious of the fact, and many ears wer-, con- stantly open to listen to the slightest report the small- est whisper relating to him. All this rendered it of the utmost consequence that prudence should guide the minister in his words and in his actions, in the pulpit and in the parlour, in public and in private. Particu- larly should he be guarded againt all buffoonery. He (Dr. Raffles) was old enough to remember the time when buffoonery was common in the pulpit, but that had pissed by-never to return. Some persons had a propen- sity for writing caustic and cutting letters, which they s?nt upon their errands of mischief without bestowing upon them a second thought, Their biting words thus became embodied in permanent form, and no one could tell where the offence wou:d end. Prudencc would sl- ways dictate a second and a third reading of such letters or allow a night or two to intervene before they were sent ofF, when very likely they would-as they ought to be —committed to the flames. Better is be tbat ruleth his own spirit, than ho that taketh a city. S"IIlO ministers were constantly interefering with the office and the duties that was committed to other bands. The minis- ter would generally find that the duties of his office were ai much as be could perform with satisfaction, and the temporalities of the church would generally be better at- tended to by the deacons. Soma had an unhappy pro- pensity for indulging in commercial speculations. A minister of course, must look after his own temporal affairs, but it was desirable that ho should havo as little t I do in this way as possible, and happy was the minis- ter who was so provided for by his people, as to be placed above any such temptation?. The doctjr then enlarged upon diligence, peissverance and prayer, and concluded in a very eloquent manner by a few remarks ¡ upon the second division of his discourse that the I ministry be not blamed." THE DINNER. J After the service a dinner took place in the adjoining room, where about sixty guests sat down, the chair being occupied by the Rev W Warldlow Harry. At the conclusion of the repast, the c airman gave the toast ot "the Queen," observing that by whatever name they might be called, diasenters would be found as loyal as any body of people in the country. (Loud cheers.N The chairman next gave the health of their esteemed guest the Rev Dr Raffles. (Cheers) They were doubt- less all glad to see him among them that day-for him- self he folt particulary grateful to him for his kind and fatherly eharge. He trusted his valuable lifo would yet be spared many years, and that he would continue to adorn for a long period still, the religious body of which he had been so distinguished an ornament. But as they were aware, it was not amongst the people to which he immediately belonged alone that be was so highly esteemed, but by christians of every denomination, lie felt very thmkful to him for the part ho had taken in the proceedings of that day, and he had great pleasure in giving them the health of their esteemed friend Dr Raffles." fLond cheers.) Dr Raffles, on rising to respond was received with loud cheers. He said he was not in the habit of mak- ing long speeches, but he hoped that the shortness of his speech would not be construed into indifference or want of a proper appreciation of the kindness they had shewn him. He thought that the inverse ratio would be found to be nearer the truth-the shorter the speech the greater the regard. He was always glad to be able to render what assistance he could upon occasions like these, but he was not able to do so to the extent he did at one time of lile-be was not now so easy of travel as he used to be. Time was, when he could shoulder his bag and proceed almost any distance in the service of his master, and frequently had he travelled two or three nights a week in the days of the old stage coaches, but he could not do it now. But he thanked God that he was still able to do what he had done that day. (Cheers.) It had given him great pleasure to ta'e part in their or- dination services, and he had a very high opinion of their young friend who had been that day ordained-of whom he knew more than he (the Rev Mr Harry) thought he did, and he was glad to witness the esteem in which he was held amongst his people. God bad doubtless given him to them—God had sustained him hitherto, and his prayer was that he might still become exceedingly use- ful to them. He was hdppy to see that they had the plsns of their new chapel or church—whatever they cal- led it—prepared, and he hoped to live to see it erected and dedicated to the worship and service of God. (Cheers.) He had asked how much they had got towards the object, but he found they had not much in hand Yet as they had not begun to make application for rr.ndi ilL earnest. It was a work that would require the exercise of considerable faith on the part of their young friend. i Not too much though-that would be presumptive.. (Laughter.) There would have to be cuusiderable work as well as faith. The doctur then proceeded to give the newly ordained minister certain advice with regard to the procuring of funds, facetiously illustrating the perse- verance that would be required, by the repeated applica- tions made by himself and the present member for Shef- field, to an ecoentric individual in Lancashire, for a do- nation towards the erection of a new college, near Man- chester, which ultimately resulted in their obtaining from him four hundred pounds. Amongst the. company we noticed, the Rev T Raffles, D.D., L.L.D., Liverpool Rev W Howell, Rev C Chap. man, Rev Roger Edwards. John Griffiths, Isaac Harries, j J Prtfchard, \f Grerthead, (Wesloyan), Joal Williams, Esq. Edward P Jones, Esq. and family, Rich- ard Rice Davies, Esq., and Mrs Davies, John Cath. rall, E-q., E B-mcroft, Eq. and Mrs Bancroft, Misses Jav Edwards, The PRrry, Mr E Walkinshaw, \v Shepher, Eeq.. Mr W T Catherall aid family, Mr T Hirch and family, Mr Musgrave and Mrs Mmgravs, Mr LIOVM draper and Mrs T,'oy(l, Ttfr J"T:t" nnd Misses Jones, Hee-hiva, R II Williams, Esq., Ty ucha; W Janior Jone1, gq., Mr Bill, dnpor, &c &S. EVENING SERVICE. I In the evening, the liall was crowed t1 excess. Prayers were lvid by the newly-onlained minister, tie lessons by the Her John Griffiths, cf Buckley, who als.) offered a most appropriate prayer. It was then announ- ced thut the Rev Willi-i. Ilrv.vflh, < t Liverpool, (me of he ablest and nin--t eloquent preachers belonging to the Principality) who was to Inve preaihcd to th church and c inuri'<at iin. had been ublue i to return ho-ne.oftac- ■) Mint.of the alaruiinar illness of one of his children, and that the Rev J Widdows, of iliinfo-d, bad hin,ilv con- sented to preach—wha nn entering the pulpit stated how unexpectedly he hid h"l'lI tip!,ii to addre.-s them, and that he could not attempt to point ont the duties of the c.hurnh find con,rt,Zitio!i. lie took f ir his text the wi-rus of Jesus to the Samaritan woman, recorded in St. Juhn iv, 10 and delivered a very l'ait'iful and practical discourse, which was listened to w th great attention These most interesting services were concluded with prayer by Mr llarry, and doubtless they will long be remembered by th.ho who were privileged to attend them. Rarely have such meetings pissed with more harmony and devotiaal feeling. We feel sure that the infant church in connection with which the-e services I were held, will be encouraged to stronger efforts, by the manifest sympathy which tho town expressed. CHESTER I SOUTH WALES.—R rom the elsh papers we perceive that Mr John Owen, of Chester, has been lecturing at several town,; in South Wales to overflnving audiencee. At the Llanelly Atheneum, Carmarthenshire, many were unable to obtain admission, and at Blaina, Monmouth- shire, upwards of nine hundred persons were present to hear his lecture on sacred music. We are very glad to hear of Mr Owen's success. CHESTER RIFLK VULU.NTFI-.Itg.-S itiirclay last being the drill night for the second company of the corpi, their Captain p. S. Humberston, Esq., M.P., made hia first appearance among them, and addressed them briefly on appropriate matlers. lie explained the cause of his not having joined in person sooner, by alluding to the ac- cident, from the effects of which he was still lame, and f,ooa his desire to be a really efficient, and not a mere honorary member of the corps. He a!luded to the changed aspect of affairs on the continent, especially in France, and to the direction now given by the Emperor to the public mind, towards the cultivation of peaceful avocations in the encouragement to commerce and agri- culture and he could not but attribute this very mark- ed change, in some measure, to the attidude assumed by the people of England, and the Rifle movement, throughout the kingdom. He trusted that the spirit which had so far animated this, and every other corps, would not be suffered to flag, and that it would not de- generate into a mere fancy for playing at soldiers, but that they should find in the zealous and scientific use of the rifle, not only a safeguard for the country, but a continued recreation after the more sedentary pursuits to which their duties bound them. He did not see why the volunteer riflraen should not find great pleasure in the exercise of a weapon, which had proved so attractive to every ardent sportsman. Again expressing his great re- gret that, as yet, he was unable to undertake active duty with the corps, he was most anxious to serve it by every means in his power; and begged they would em- ploy him whenever he could be of use. His short ad. dress was received with enthusiastic cheers by the com- pany, to whom this first official interview with their Captain was evidently most gratifying. YVHEBB'S THE OWNER?—On Sunday morning last, the inhabitants of the Two-mile House, Wrexham road' much to their suprise, discovered a horse and drag up- set in a ditch near their place, and the contents of the vehicle, which consisted of bread, Imeat, groceries, &e.. mixed up in an inseparable manner. Every one asked with wonderiug eyes, Where's the owner ?" and they were about coming to the conclusion that they were on- ly to look for an answer to old father echo, when there h 'd h arrived a "whit, wh o said he could unravel the mys- tery, and that they might calm their fears, for his mas- ter, Mr John Williams, farmer, Poulton, was not dead as they perhaps supposed, but hat after being in Ches- ter market on Saturday night, bad taken into his head to go a love making on his way home, and had altogether fofgotten his horse, trap, and goods, until an hour or two ago, when he (the speaker) was despatched in quest of them. The servant gathered up, with careful hands his master's stray property, and was heard to exclaimj that he would not have so much goods lost, for a better lady than ever would fall to his master's lot. The horse was embedded in mud for nearly twelve hours and quite benumbed when released from hia perilous posi. tion. 1_ RUABON. TREAT TO TFCLE SUHOLAK3 OF THE N VTIOXAL SCHOOLS. On Monday, January 23rd, the usual annual treat given by Sir NVatkin and Lady AVilliams Wynn, to the children of the National School, Ruabon, was celo- brated with great festivity. The dinner took place in the school room, which wai very tastefully decorated with flowers, evergreens, ban- ners, &e. &c. Wreaths of evergreens encircling mottoes connected by streamers of laurel profu-ely adorned the wall. At the head of the room wa* the motto "Heiltb and long life to Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn," while running along the walls were the "Salutation of a merry Christm." and a Happy New year," "Peace bo with Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wvnn." But the most conspicuous was the towering Eagles of the Wynn- stay Arms, which gnced the centre o of the room sur- mounted by the motto "Prosperity to the House of Wynnstay," and immediately underneath was the in- scription "Eryr-bod-Eryr." Tho melange of flowers, evergreens, banners, and abovo all the delighted coun- tenances of the children beaming with pleasure, rendered the scene most impressive. A little after two o'clock Lady Williams Wynn enter. ed the room and was greeted by the prolonged cheering of the children which was echoed an'd re-echoed by the children in the Infant School. The cheering having subsided, some lines expressly composed for the occasion were sung by the children to the tune of "wait for the waggon" with much effect. The grace Be with us at our table Lord, be here and everywhere adored" was next sung, and then- The work of demolition commenced, and to give an idea of the repast we were informed that 50 plum pud. ding, 3u pieces of roast beef, 40 pieces of beef, together with a plentifulsllpply of beer ii-Ilich had been sent from Wynnstay lor the occasion. When the Wynnstay plum pudding made its appearance the' little folks were com- pletely overjoyed, and the work of demolition proceed- ed at expiess speed, when Lady Williams Wynu kindly desired that they should be supplied with a second edi- tion, which was received with rupturous applause t'p- warua of 300 children partook of the dinner. On the cloth being removed the Rev Mr Thomas, vie-ir of Ruabon, came forward, and askol tbe children if they were sensible to whom they were indebted for their C-iitertainment that day ? The children replied with stert riai voice to Si:- Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn. The Rev gentleman returned thanks on behalf of the children for the very bountiful treat which had that day been given to them, and hoped they would show their gratitude to their kind benefactors by a more constant attendance at the Sunday Schools, and by a more dili gent application to the general duties of the School, and trusted they would have the privilege of enjoying a similar treat next year. After a few other remarks the Rev gentleman concluded by calling for three cheers for Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn, which was hear- tilv resnonded to. Sir Watkin, was, owing to business of a very pressing nature, unavoidably absent. During tho dinner Lady Williams Wynn, was one of the most active in supplying the wants of the juveniles, and seemed to derive unalloyed pleasure from the scene of youthful festivity. Amongst the visitors present we noticed, Mrs Branker, Erbistock; Mrs Thomas and the Misses Thomas; E Granville Wynn, Bodylltan; Captain Buckley, and the Rev T. Thomas, Mrs, .\li»s, and the other members of the Vicarage t'aiiiiiy Mr Buckton Mrs Jones, Bellan place, Rev A. L. and Mrs Taylor, of the Grammar School, Dr Roberts, and Mr Corby, the steward. A-

SHERIFFS FOR ENGLAND AND WALES I CHESHIRE.—Clement Swetenhara, Esq,, Someford Booths, near Congleton. SHROPSHIll.F.Sir Charles Henry Rouse Boughton, Bart, Downton flilli. ANGLESEY.—George Richard Griffith, Eq, Peneraig BKECONSHIEB.—J ohn Evans. Esq, Brecon. CARNARVONSHIRE.—John Whitehead Gleaves, Esq, Tynyrallt. CARMAllTHENSHIRE. Alan Jame3 Gulston, Esq, Llwynberllan. CARDIGANSHIRE.—William Jones, Esq, Glandennis, near Lampeter. DENBIGHSHIRE.—James Hardcastle, Esq., Penylan, near Ruabon. FLINTSHIRE.—Howell Maddock Arthur Jones, Esq, Wepre Hall. GLAMORGANSHIRE,—^George Grey Rouse, Esq, Court- y-ralla. MONTCOMEHYSHIRB.— William Curling, Esq, Maes- mawr. MERIONETHSHIRE,—David Williams, Esq, Dendraeth Castle. PEMBROKESHIRE.— George Augustus Harries, Esq, Hilton. RADNORSHIRE.—Henry George Phillips, Esq, Abbey Cwinhir. »

FIRE AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH, SANDRAcit.-About half-past two o'clock on Sunday morning, tho parish church of St. Mary, Sandbach, was discovered to be on fire. The church is heated with hot water pipes, and the smoke flue is conveyed through a portion of the nave which is composed of bricks. It appears that, from the intense heat, this flue had given way, and the flames at once communicated with the floor above, on which stood a number of exquisitely carved oak sittings. The organ gallery is over these and it also soon caught fire, and was one sheet of flame when the conflagration was first dis- covered. Thfe windows were destroyed, the lead in the roof was melted, and the beautifully carved roof itseli suffered to some extent. Two engines were brought to play on the tie, which, after the lapse of about two bonrs, was extinguished. The wind was blowing a hur- ricane all the time, and, had not the fire been perceived when it was, the whole of the noble structure niust have been destroyed. At present the service has to be per- formed in the National school-room. The church was not insured, and the amount of damage cannot at present o uuonaiaød. I OSWESTRY. I ACCIC:VFATT AT THE STATIOM.—A man RAWA Cr"()rap /ones, 11ho lives nt Hengoed, but works at the Oswestry rail way station, WP5 ve"^ "STcr^ly injured ou Saturday last t'his nivi-i i* in the eml" o! Jncksm, the carrier, an he has charge rff a horse that i; n'c.! for drawing the trucks about the station. It sppfiirA tint he wall employed i'; mo'-ing some trucks when ns hajllJcnpa to get between the baficr of two of them, and was mott seriously ennliH, Mr D cker, Su^eoa was 9*ht f .»■ «url immediately airivo when Le fou.n! t':e man i-i vcrr d-Arg,,roui state. lie t!if fore ordered io tikeil to the Infirmary 111 Shrewsbury. The poor Milkr.-r was plieed attrclifd to tlw rIjn. and at Gubjwen it was tinf«•-] on the main line. jiy humane ar'aiigemctit it w is not ne- ccs^try for tne snff'rer ti> ennge carri ers. We are «!ad to be able to stale ibat the last accounts that were beard of the po.jr fclmw w re "aro'irao'e. Corxrv Coiiur.—Hell Jin 2bt, 1SR0, b-fore J. W. Harden, judge.—The cises for bcuri-.g nt this court were u'ltifiully few, and possessed no Imblir: jCcrpst,- h'lhwIJ..i! v. G¡f.re (j:}n!I'ir¡1! 'or 13s 4d for biboor done. It Ripliaretl that the plaritilF h^id bcea em- pbyed by defendant to la bour on hi-* laud, ami that they disagreed concerning tha nu-nber 01 tlavs h" bad been at work, and the tfiges to I)e p:iid pcr diy. Plai itiQ' pro- dllGcd a littlo: stiok, in whica a number of notches had been clit, and which lie said represented the time he had been working. His Ifouotir s,id tl-is was no proof what- ever, sinre nothing was e.t-icr than to cut notches on a stick a dozsn at a time but that if the defendant had cut the notches, it might have been takeu as evidence. It was then proposed to a jour-i the case in ofdrr to bring witnesses, but the matter was ul imatcly settled by Gauge's offering to fave the fuss" by payiug the whole amount claimed forthwith. RJIUG, NEAR CORWEN. TREAT TO A Ciiout.—The loss which the town of Cor- wen ar dthe neighbourhood has sustained by the death of Sir Roi-ert and Lady Vsughan, of Uhll;, is we are glad to sav, likelv to be greatly lessened by the loudness and libe- rality of the present occupier of that noble mansion, W. Wagstaff, Feq, and his lady. The interest which they tak:, in the welfare of the people, and their readiness to assist in every good work connected with the district, have already won for them the gratitude of many, and the es- teem of all. On Wednesday evening last, they !!8Ve a sup. per at their house to the singers belonging to Rhng chapel It is needless to say the treat was fully enjoyed, and the evening very pleasantly spent. Several Welsh and Eng- lish carols and other pieces were sung; and after drinking the health of Mr and Mrs Wagstaff, with hearty cheers, all returned to their homes, highly plejsed with the kindness they had received. BETTISFIELD. COURSING MEETING.—The Produce Stakes came off at Betti3fi. ld on Mouday last, by the kind permission of Sir John Hanmer, on grounds belonging to his estate. Isaac Hodgsoo, Esq, officiated as judge, and his decisions in every caso gave unlimited satisfaction. The following is the result of the coursiug PRODUCE STAK fg, NO 1. The winner £ 18: Second £5 ;.winneri of one course, 25s. 1. Mr Lloyd's fb Liwnt Lass, by Joe Miller—Mary Ambree beat Mr Moorhouse's ns r w b Etheriue, by Bangalore- Lady. Mr Williams's bk b Lancet, bv Titled Treason-Alice, beat Mr Jebb's f d Juba Situbeam-No hurry. Mr Lloyd's f w d Lang Slip, by March-Muslin, beat Mr Williams's ns r d Whiskey by Crack—Fly. Mr Wilson's r dCarannos, by Black Cloud-Bird-on-the. Wing, ran a bye. 11. Lancet beat Lawnt Lqss. Long Slip beat Caraanos. III. Mr Lloyd's f w d Long Slip, by Atarch-Alailin, beat Mr Williams's ns bk t) Lancet, by Titled Treason-Alice aud won the stakes. PRODUCE STAKES, NO 2. Winner, £ S; Second, 92 103. I. Mr B. Jones' bk b Jano Radiance, beat Mr Listers bk d Ne;tro. Mr Blackburne's bk b Lucy Neal ran a bye.' II Juno R;diance beat Lucy Neal and won the s-ake9. All the dogs that contested this stakes were by Junta, out of Radiant. CONSOLATION STAKES. Mr Griffiths's bk b Dot, beat Mr Moorhouse's ns rd b Etherine. Mr Brown's bk d Barometer, beat Mr Williams's r d Whiskey. Bsrometer beat Dot, and won the stakes. A MATCH. Luey Neal beat Juno Radianee. Ihe coursing was on the whole very good indeed,-each of the stakes being well contested. Hares were not quite so plentiful as could have been desired. Mr Lloyd's dog Long Slip did well in carrying off the first produce stakes It was a brother to this doir, Lazy Lad, that won the same stake at Hordley, in September. The enp for these stakes are to be run for at HorJley, on the 15th. I HAWK5TOXB COURSING MEETING. This favourite littlo meeting On Viscount Hill's celebrated ground*, came off on Monday the 23rd. Ste- wflrd, Mr W. Biker, Mr W. Lucas, Mr W. Tooker, Mr S. Hsatley, J. H. N. Walfo'd, and Mr E. B. Jones. Judgo-Mr Shelley; Secretary—Mr J. Franklin. The hares were very plentiful, and tho weather fine. The Judge gave complete satisfaction. At the conclusion of the day's sport lipivard3 of sixty gentleman sat down to dinner at the Hawkestone Hotel, under the presidency of Mr S. Heatley. THE HAWKFATONE STAKES. I. Mr Brigg's r d Tumbler beat Mr Kirby's bd and w d Ptiruess. Mr Parry's r b Lady of the Lake beat Mr Lewis's w and bk b Verity. Mr Ileatley's bk b Hannah beat Mr Morris's w and bk d Blow-your-horn. Mr Davies ns bk and w d Dick Turpin beat Mr II. B. Joiikin's bk d Cjb. 11. TumblerbtLadyofthe Lake I Hannah bt Dick Turpin. in. Hannah beat Tumbler, and won the stakes. THE CITADEL STAKES. I. Mr Brittain's be and w d Trojan beat Mr S Iloatloy ns bk d Hostage, Mr Whittaker's bd d Low Section beat Mr Davies ns r d Willie we have missed vou. Mr Kirby's bL- a-nd wt b Kiohlieubeat Mr Brigg's bk and w d Byron Water. Mr E. Robert's bk b Lamia beat Mr S Heatley'i r d Healot. 11. Trojan bt Low Section I Lamia bt Richelieu ur. Trojan beat Lamia, and won. THE KEIJ CASTLE STAKES. I. Mr Owens ns bk d Handy beat Mr Hales's r and w d Roc k et, Mr Russell's w and bk d Commet beat Mr Shepherd's r d Morter. Mr. Everall's bk d Hector beat Mr. Brigg's bk b Glancc. Mr Owen ns bd b Says I, I should'nt wonder (late Sarves you right) beat Mr E. B. Jones's na bk d Game- ster. II. Comet beat Handy. Says I, I should'nt wonder, beat Hector. IIf. Says I, I should'nt wonder, beat Comet, and wen.

DENBIGH.—THE LATE LIEUTENANT TWI.STON.-The officers of the 03rd (West Suffolk) Kogiment, now sta- tioned at Halifax, Nova Scotia, have caued, to be put up at their own expense in White Church, Denbigh, a tablet, ab a token of their regard and esteem for their lamented brother officer, Lieutenant Thomas Lewis Twiston, who died at Henllan Place, Denbigh, on the '24 h of August last. WELSH KIFLE CORPS IS" LONDOri.-W. G. writes to the editor of the Daily Xervs :-Sir,-It seems to have escaped the attention of the Welsh gentry that there is no rifle corps in the metropolis in connection with the natives of Wales. Considering that, at the lowest com- putation, there are about 15,000 loyal Welshmen here, who arc as capable of preptinog themselves for any emer- gency that might arise ai are the resident natives of either Scotland or Ireland, I think it is a pity some steps have not been taken to eurolo them, especially as they are of that nature that they would prefer uniting in a regiment of their own to joining any other, many hav- ing stood aloof expecting that a Welsh Rifle Corps would be formed. Surely the men who can perform such deeds as those of the Alma are also capable of de- fending their homes and their families, if properly or- ganised, by those who have the power to do so, should the dire necessity arise.—I am, &c. THE CORPORATION OFFICERS AT BALA.—In the court of Queen's Bench, January 23. Before Lord Chief Jus- tice Cockburn, and Justices Crompton and Hill.-The Queen f. Lloyd and others,Ni r W clsby moved for a rule calling upon three gentlemen, named Loyd, Jones, and Richards, to show why a quo warranto should not be exhibited against them to show by what authority they claimed to exercise the offices of mayor and bailiffs of the supposed borough of Bala, in Merionethshire. The learned counsel moved on the affidavit of Sir W. Price, a gentleman who was SO years of age, and a large land- owner near Bala, who stated that he had lived in the neighbolll hood for 58 years, and never heard of Bala be- ing a borough, or of its ever having had any corporation officers or property. It appeared however, that on the 9th of September last, they elected a mayor end two bailiffs; and those gentlemen lost no time in giving in- structions to the bellman, who had appointed himself on tho death of an old bellman, to make praclamation in Bala, both in the English and Welsh languages, that ill persons in future visiting the fair should pay toU and stallage,-Is. for a waggon, 6d for a cart, 3d for every square yard of ground occupied. This was accordingly done, and these officers liad actually levied toll and stal- lage, without any pretence of right. T;.e lsarned coun- sel said that their Lordships who had gone the Welsh Circuit were aware that Bala was a imal l place, chiefly occupied by poor people engaged iu agricultural pursuits. Lord Chief Justice Cpckburn said the court ought to have some further acquaintance with these gentlemen previous to the next circuit, and granted a rule to show cause.

I ULAhK WERXHAM MAUKEi. THURSDAY. «. d "White Wheat 7 S — < \Vtieat — 7 l> Ma'tin^ Uarlev 10 — » •• Griiriiog liaricy I 4 0 — ♦ oats 3 ft t t Potatoc per raeaivre .I. a ? — 0 11 6 — 40 Butter. 14 — 15 7, I-0r sili)eilce Fowls, u'Tcruple 3 0 3 8 OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. Wh'jjt, f,s 41 to Gs SJ barley, 4s 6a to 5s Od oat@ 3s 94 to 45 0.1. GLLRSMER'-i CORX MARKET.—TUESDAY. White wheat, To bs oi (M to Os Od red ditto 68 8d to 01; oats, 4s lbs, 3s 91 tu -is Cd. MARK LANE.—MONDAT. The supplier "f wheat and barlev were moderate last week, more espo<:i«My of the tormar; but of outs and oth- er Spring corn an<i ti,)"r they were fur. The czports were 300 quarters of wheat only. Of English wheat the receipt-! were 7,r>7 quarters, of foreign CllJ quarters. From Kent and k,isex this morning there was scarcely an average phow of samples, and the%e again in very bad condition generally. Tiie few picked dry parcels went olf at about former prices other descriptions remaining uasold. The foreign trade was very slow, at thepre- vious currency. The country flour was 20.5&9 sacks, the foreign 10 sacks, 4.2 31 barrels. Norfolks remained a s'ow sale, at the previous currency; American, French and town made samples being unaltered in value. Of Uritish barley the supply was 7,3C70 quarters, of to. reign 3,920 quarters. All maltinz dlscrilitions, includ- I ing Scotch and foreign, maintained their value; but in- ferior grinding parcels were very difficult to lace at previous rates. la malt business retaxined Siack, tho lower sorts tending downwards in value. Tnewtiola supply of oats was 27,787 quarters, consisting of 6,092 quarters English, 1,671 quarters Scotch, 3,840 quarters Irish, and 16,184 quarttrs foreign. Trade generally was very quiet, though good corn brought fully last Mon- da5Js rates to needy buyers. Low sorts were very dull. Of native beans there were 1,071 quarters, of foreign 1,562 qrs. The new English being very much affected by the weather, scarcely maintained their value, and old were slow to sell. Of English Peas the eupply was 726 quarters, with 100 quarters foreign. There were more samples of dun from Kent this morning, and prices, from the damp condition, hardly so good as on last Mon- day for any description. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET.—TUBSDAT, "The weather during the week has been boiiterouf with a heavy fall of rain. There has been no change, to note in the trade. The foreign exports comprise 60 quarters barley to Melbourne, and 13 quarters peas, 15 quarters barlev, and 130 loads oatmeal to Sydney. At our market this day the busines3 in wheat was oonfined to retail purchases for local consumption, at the rates of this day week. Oats and oatmeal were both neglec- ted. Barley and peas were dull, and beans the turn cheaper. Indian coin met a very moderate sale. There was no change to note in flour, and all descriptions closed quiet. LEEDS CORN MARKET.—TUMDAT. The supply of grain falls off. More disposition 011 the part of miliars to buy wheat, and a fair amount of business might be transacted if but slight concession in prices were made. Barley as BAT. re. Beans late rates. Oats and other articles unaltered. Arrivals: wheat 3627 quarters. GLASGOW CORX MARKET.—MONDAT. Our corn market was very quiet to day; and prices nominally unaltered. MARK LANE CORN MARKET.—WEDBEBDAT. To-day's market was scantily supplied with English wheat. The few samples on offer changed hands freely, at prices fully "qu"! to Monday but other kinds were very dull, at barely late rI. Thero was a slight im- novement in the demand for firei-n wheat; out the uount of bu.-i icss don as by no means extensive, a full prices. Floating ca is suppor.ed late rates. We htd a full liewaii(I tor t.eiley, at ful; rates of currency. The molt trace was vety inactive, bt late quotations. There was a good consumptive inquiry for oats, and renllv fine samples were rather dearer. Beans, peag, and flour, were in steady request. LIVERPOOL CATTLE MARKET.—MOKDAT. The supply of cattle at market is less, of sheep larger than .last week. Ine demand slow for beef, at lower prices for the best quality; middling and inferior much lower. Sheep in good demand, without change in prices Beet 5|1 to (id. iNlatton 7d to SAI. LONDON CATTLE MARKET.—MONDAY. There was only a moderate supply of foreign stock on offer in to-day's market, and the whole changed hands at last week 8 currency. Fresh up t'fom our own grazing districts, as well as from Scotland, the arrivals of Beasts were seasonably good as to numbers, and ill full average condition. Although the attendance of buy- ers was tolerably numerous, the demand for all breeds ruled inactive, and, in some instance?, pricea had & drooping tendency. The beat SCtJt, &e., sold at 4a lOd per 816. About 1,200 beasts came to hand from the northern districts, 800 from the eastern districts, 600 from other parts of England, 500 from Scotland,. and 120 from Ireland. A very limited supply of sbeep was in the pens. On the whole the Mutton trate ruled, brisk, at an improvement in the currencies of 2d per Sib, the best downs having realised 5J 6d. The few calves in the market, both Englfsh and foreign, were in good request, at a further improvement in value of 2d per 81b. The pork trade was dull; neverthelesss prices were supported. GLASGOW PIG IRON MARKET.-MOKDAY. The pig iron market was steady to day, and business done at 5Ss one month, and 57s 9d cash prompt. No 3, G.M.B. 56s 6d. LONDON PRODUCE MARKET.—MOHDAT. I I Sugar: fair busines, at lolly Mondays terms. Cotree quiet, but very firm. In tea many transactions. Sound common congou Is 4d to Is 4.J paid. Rice demand moderate, but value unaltered. Tallow at 688 61 on or before the end of March, and 53s for the last three months. LONDON WOOL MARKET.-MOXDAT. There was more disposition shown to operate in most kinds of English wool, and prices are well supported- Foreign and colonial qualities command full quotations; o I. b but the demand for them is by no means active. Last week the imports were 1^1 bales from Sydney, and 719 from tho cape. HOP MARKET.—MONDAY. Our market exhibits no change of importance, the do- mand being limitd, and the currency remaining firm,, as follows ;— Mid and East Kenta .843112.. :1 WeftldofKents 63s 76s. Sussex 60s 6850 For.uox.-ThtJ imports of ioreign llopi into London last week were nil. LONDON SEED MARKET.—MoWDAY. During the past week there h is been a fair, but not much. business doing in Cloverieed, and full prices ob- tained for all doseriptioas. This morning there was more English red seed offering, but with very little fine qua. lity, and prices current during the past week were maintained. White cloverseed ia again noted 2s to 3s dearer. Trefoil steady without change. Canaryseed met more demand, and the market was cleared out at a further reduction of 2s. LONDON TALLOW MARKET.—MOXDAT. The market continues steady as to price, but business doing in it is only moderate, To day, P Y C, on the spot, ia quoted at 58s 61. Town Tallow, 603 3d. Rough fat, 3t 2d per 81b. LEADENHALL LEATHER MARKET. The supplies ot fresh leatner continue limited. Crops, butts, shoulders, and offal have sold briskly, at very fulí prices, to, in some instances, an advance of Old per lb. Other descriptions are in steady request,-at cvtreme quo- tations. LONDON fANUm MARKET.—MOVDAY. There wero no imports ot Veruvian truano into London lnat week. PRICKS CTTRREXT OF OtJANO. ,ruvi-,tn Guan.) (per ton, 30 tonq', Z Is 0 I)o. do. 'under 30 tons)..f 12 12 NEWGATL AN[) Per 81bs, by the carcase. S. d. s.d, Inferior beef 2 lito 2 10 1IlitllllilliZ do.¡ c 3 + Prime larjre do. 3 6 3 IU Do. small ditto 4 0 4 Veal 3. 8 4 61 Inferior mutton 3 a < < Middling do. 3 8 4 < Prime ditto « 4 4 » Large pork s C 4 a I Sililll Wrk 4 4 S < LONDON CATTLE MARKET.—TaruKSDAT. Trade dull, at Monday s prices. Beef, Sa 8d to 4s lOti mutton, 4a to 5s (jJ veal, 43 6d to 5s 8d; potk 38 8d to 4s 8d. Arrivals; Beasts, 1020; cows, 120; sheep and lambs, 40GO; calves, 104; pigs 12D. Holland BEASTS 130; ditto sheep, 470. LONDON PRODUCE MARKET.—^THURSDAY. Sugar quiet, prices unaltered; refined in moderate de- mand, terms easier. Good demand for coffeei rates fully its high for Ceylon. Tea firut; la 6d paid for sound common congou. Rice dull, prices 3d below last week's. Less demand for Saltpetre, but rates unaltered. Demand for Tallow limited, value unchanged. On change tallow 53s ad up to the end of Maroh. 58a laat three months. BIRMINGHAM CORN MAliKb P—Thursday. Less supply of wheat, but trade dull, and turn in fav- our ot buyers. Barley held for slight advance, but not generally obtained.

BANKFUP lK- PBIDAY. William Chellow, Point, near Truro, Cornwall, com- mission agent and ship broker; William Ellis, sen, and William Ellis, jun, Nottingham aud Athcrstone, scalo board manufacturers; Frederick Gile\ Dudley Port, Staffordshire, iron, ccal, end limestone master; William. Giindy, jon, Longnor Edge, Staffordshire, cattle sales- man Edwaid Haskins, hortwQùd, Gloucestershire, horso dealer and beer retailer Thomas Lovris Ingram, Lupus street, Pimlico, Middlesex, merchant; James Ke- vis, Old street, St Luke's, Middlesex, licensed victualler. John Stanton Miskin, Hochoster, Kent, butcher; Walter Shrmipton; Compton and B?hopa?ko, near WinohMttr. dealer and chapman John Yarley, Huddersfleld, yarn spinner; Samual Ward, Croxhall, Derbyshire, dealer iu osiers. BAN KRU PTS.-TuiE-sDLlr.e Thomas Simmons, cattle salesman, Hurst, imrouire James William Sumner, builder, Reigste; Edwin Hyett grocer, Worcester; Thomas Marshall, builder, Plymouth; Graco Keenor and Sophia Baillie, milliners, Exeter; George Richardson and George JComlifiSOQ frwoe, owth merch&au, UuddetifoU t