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, . I COUNTY MAGISTRATES'…
I COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. I TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 1878. Before W. Low, Esq. DRUNKENNESS. George Llewelyn Jones, collier, Broughton, charged with being drunk near the Turf Tavern on the previous day, fined 10stnd 3s 6d costs or, in default, seven days. I THURSDAY, February Mth.—Before Captain Griffith-Boseawen. AN EXPENSIVE PRISONER. I John Finneran, described as an Irish labourer, was summoned at the instance of the Guardians of the Wrexham Union for neglecting to support his wife who had there- by become chargeable to the common fund of the union. The prisoner, who appeared in a deplorable state of ill-health, was discharged on promising to take his wife out of the house. It seems he was apprehended by In- spector Lindsay at Mocheraboy, Ballagha- derin, County Mayo, Ireland, and we under- stand the costs connected with his apprehen- sion amount to between 1:6 and 97.
——— ITOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEE.
——— TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEE. WEDNESDAY, FEB., 13, 1878. Present: Mr J. M. Jones, chairman; I Aldermen J. Beale, R. Lloyd, and E. Smith Councillors 1. Shone, J. F. Edisbury, G. i Bradley, J. Oswell Bury, R. Jones, W. Sherratt, W. E. Samuel, and Walter Jones. MEDICAL REPORT. Mr Ll. Williams, Medical Officer, reported that since the last meeting 26 births had been registered—8 males and 18 females 16 deaths had occurred, making the death rate 19 per 1,000 per annum. Diphtheria was very much on the decrease, and before long, he hoped, no case would arise to occasion any anxiety. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES' REPORT. Mr Higgins reported a sale of borough manure 17 lots were sold, realising X36 9s 6d, being at the rate of £ 3 18s per lot. Two fairs had been held since last meeting, the receipts on the 17th January amounting to £ 5 Os lOd, and on the 7th February £10 2s 3d. Mr Wm. Parry, draper, Church-street, had applied for a stand (that vacated by Mr Cooke) in the Smithfield, as an auctioneer. THE TOWX BROOK AGAIN. I Mr Shone called attention to the town brook, which was at the present time in a worse state than he had ever seen it. It appeared to be very highly impregnated with iron or something which coloured everything with which it came in contact. The Inspector of Nuisances was requested to trace the source from whence this colouring matter came. THE FIRE BRIGADE AND ENGINE HOUSE. The Borough Surveyor presented a report as to the present condition of the fire entinguish- ing appliances belonging to the borough, from which it appeared that the expenditure for repairs to hose and machinery amounted to £31, the receipts being £ 21 9s 4d. After enumerating the contents of the engine house, the report went on to say that although no conflagrations of any great extent had taken place, yet looking at the fact that many of the buildings, together with the stock con- tained in them, had during the last few years considerably increased in size and value, he (the Surveyor) was fully convinced that it would be advisable to consider the necessity of increasing the efficiency of the fire brigade by providing extra hose and fittings. He suggested that a reel and box be fitted to the ladder rt, and two lengths of extra hose procured for town work, which he estimated would cost about E45.-The Borough Survoyor was requested to include this proposed additional expendi- ture in the estimates for the forthcoming half- year. REGENT-STREET FOOTPATHS. RE(:ENT -11 11 1 1 Mr Alderman Lloyll called attention to the footpaths in Regent-street. He said about five or six years ago the Corporation had made a footpath from the comer of Priory-street to the Wesleyan Chapel, and had entered into an agreement with the owners of property on either side to contribute a certain amount to- wards the expense of tiling, &c. Since that time, however, the owners had objected to pay their share because the Corporation had not, they said, fulfilled their part of the agreement by "doing certain channelling that was re- quired. This he thought ought to be done, and he moved that an estimate be prepared as to the cost of the necessary work, viz., chan- nellin" from the corner of the new church to Priory-street.—This was seconded by Mr '? l ieri-,itt opposiii,r Beale, Mr Shone and Mr Slierratt opposing the proposition, which they thought should be allowed to stand over for the present.—Mr Slierratt said they had no money just now to do the work, and as he had opposed Mr Brad- ley's resolution with regard to the Rhosddu footpath, which required improving more than the one under discusson—(hear, hear)- he could not do otherwise than oppose the present resolution, without offering Mr Brad- ley an insult. He should like improvements to be made all over the town, but they might become crippled in their finances simply be- cause Mr Alderman Lloyd chose to bring things forward from time to time, when they I could not aiford to pay for the work being done, in order that he might have it to say that he had initiated the various improvements.— Alilerii-i-tn Beale said he wished to defend Mr I Alderman Lloyd from any such imputations. He had a very good object in bringing this matter forward, because these owners of pro- perty owed the money in question five years i ago. The Corporation had done the work, but the ratepayers had got nothing for it, and more than that, a nuisance existed which must be repaired. The fact was, Mr Lloyd wanted the money spent by the Cor- poration refunded by the owners of pro- perty for the benefit of the ratepayers and if they paid what they owed the Corpora- tion, the amount would be sufficient to cover the expense of the necessary channelling. It was not often that he agreed with Mr Aid. Lloyd, but he certainly did so in the present instance.—Mr Bradley Do I understand the state of affairs to be this ? Four-fifths of the work has been done, and until the other fifth is done the parties will not pay their share.— The Chairman That's it.—Mr Bradley Well then certainly we should be in pocket if we did the work at once. (Hear, hear).—Mr Shone entered his protest against doing any such thing.—Aid. Smith said they should be very cautious in entertaining these proposi- tions for spending money, for however small the amount it came to a good sum in the course of the half year. He thought if they antici- pated this sort of work they should provide some sort of a contingent fund in their esti- mate, so as to be able to carry these things out. In the present depressed state of trade, and when everybody was crying out against the heavy pressure of the burden imposed upon them, lie thought they should be very careful and as economical as possible.—After some further discussion, an amendment was proposed that the question be deferred this, however, was lost on going to a division. THE TRAMWAY. A letter was read from the secretary of the Wrexham District Tramways Company, asking the Council to sign a memorial to the Board of Trade, in favour of the Company's applica, I tion to be allowed to use steam instead of I horse power on the tramways. This was agreed to unanimously. FOOTPATHS, The Surveyor submitted quotations of prices of York kerbing which he had received from various dealers, and it was resolved the tender of Mr Thomas Hughes, Chester Street, be accepted. The Surveyor also stated that in accordance with previous instructions he had made enquiries respecting tar pavement for suburban footpaths, and begged to suggest that in the course of the ensuing spring, say, two lengths might be laid down as an experi- ment. Mr Bradley read a letter from Mr Painter, (a former member of the council) stating the mode of making the asphalte foot- paths in the suburbs of London, of which there were miles upon miles, and which formed the most comfortable footpaths possible to walk upon. It was resolved that the sur- veyor be instructed to lay down two short lengths of tar pavement, as suggested, one in Rhosddu road and the other in Chapel street. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr Shone said now that the Government had six millions of money which they did'nt know what to do with, he thought it would be a good time to apply to the War Department for payment of rates on the new barracks in Hightown, and he begged to move a resolution to that effect. This w:,s agreed to.—Notices were ordered to be served upon the owners of property in certain streets reported by the Surveyor, to put the footpaths abutting there- on in proper order.
WREXHAM INFIRMARY BALL.
WREXHAM INFIRMARY BALL. The first annual ball in aid of the funds of this institution took place at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, on Wednesday evening, and judging from the large and fashionable gather- ing, the ball will no doubt become one of the most popular of the recognised annual events in the district. It was given under the patronage of the Mayor (J. C. Owen, Esq.), Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., M.P. (Patron of the Infirmary), Lady Williams Wynn, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, Lord and Lady Hill Trevor, Sir Robert and Lady Cunliffe, Hon. G. T. and Mrs Kenyon, Col. Cooper, Commanding and the Officers of the 23rd Brigade Depot, Dr. Dickinson and the other Medical Officers of the institution, &e. Nothing was left undone that could be done to ensure success, and we may say here that the general arrangements of the evening re- flected the highest credit upon the tact and good management ot the stewards—JUr. Jiiyton- Jones, Capt. Williamson, Mr Thos. Bury, Mr Clayton, junr., Brynmally, iNIr J. F. Edisbury, and Dr. R. W. J. Evans, the latter also ably filled the post of hon. sec. The ball-room decorations were artistically earned out under the superintendence of Mr T. H. Coleman and Mr Bernard Lewis, with the assistance of Mr F. C. Richards and Col.-Sergt. Harford, the walls being effectively hung with numerous flags lent by Mr Jno. Lewis, Mr Coleman, Mr Owen, ironmonger, and Mr Murless, and parti- coloured banners emblazoned with the arms of Wynnstay, Acton, Erddig, Chirk Castle, and other neighbouring families, whilst the front of the orchestra was tastefully adorned with a variety of ornamental plants kindly sujiplied by Mr Strachan. Shortly before nine, the company gradually began to arrive, and by eleven o'clock the scene was of the most at- tractive and animated character-the bright eager faces of the dancers, the brilliant music of the band, and the bewildering toilettes of the ladies, combining to render the handsome ball-room a charming spectacle of grace and beauty. The refreshment buffet was capitally supplied by the host, and the music by Mr C. A. Stephenson. The Mayor opened the ball with Lady Williams Wynn, and the company present during the evening included the Mayor of Wrexham; Lady Williams Wynn, MrLuttrell, Sir Vincent Corbet, Lady Corbet, the Misses Corbet, Major and Mrs. Rowley Conwy, Rev. W. Williams, Hon. U. and Mrs Kenyon, Mrs and Miss Williams Wynn, Cefn, Mr E. Williams Wynn, Mr C. Mainwaring, Miss Foster, Captain Lovatt, Lord Windsor, Sir W. Grenville Williams, the Misses Williams, Mr Charles Williams, Wynnstay Party; Sir R. and Lady Cunliffe, Lady Annora Williams Wynn, Miss Williams Wynn, Miss Agnes Williams Wynn, Miss Dixon, Astle Hall, Cheshire, Mr. Howard, Broughton Hall, Mr Davies, Agden Hall, Cheshire, Mr Hutchinson, High Legh, Ches- hire, Mr C. W. Townshend, Mr Jesse, Llanbedr Hall, Ruthin, Acton Park Party Mr and Mrs T. Ll. Fitz-Hugh, Lady Florentia Hughes and the Misses Hughes, Mr and the Hon. Mrs Tighe, Mr Farquhar, and Mr Ridley, Plas Power Party Lady Hamilton Mr T. W. Tyrwhitt Drake Lieut. and Mrs Griffith; Miss Stuart; Major Walwyn Col. Townshend; Capt. and Mrs Minshull Ford, Pantyochin; Miss Woodcock; Mr A. Ingall; Miss Tyndall; Mr and Miss Spar- row, Mr Sparrow, jun., Gwersylit Hill; Mr and Mrs Hy. Humphreys, Oak Lodge; Mrs W. J. Sisson and Mr A. J. Sisson, Oteley House; Mr Overton, Bodlondeb; Mr and Mrs J. Lewis, Beeehley; Mr Bernard Lewis, Miss Lewis, Miss Harriet Lewis, and Miss Brookes, Shrews- bury; Mr Kyrke Penson; Mr F. Page; IV-tI and Mrs A. E. Wheildon, Gwersylit Park; Dr Low; Mr Geo. Thomas, Bryntirion; Capt. and Mrs Godfrey, Brynestyn; Mrs and Miss Sykes, Croeshowel; Mrs Broughton and Miss Beatrice Broughton, Nythia; Miss Forrest, the Misses Beech, Maesgwyn; Mr G. Pilling; Mr Geo. Bate; Mrs and Miss Green; Mr J. Oswell Bury, Derby Villa; Mr and Mrs Chilton, Miss Chil- ton, Miss F. Chilton. the Elms; Miss Trevor Parkins, Glasfryn; Mr J. H. Clayton, Bryn- mally Hall, Mr Jas. Darlington, Miss Clayton, Mr Walter Cox, Miss Davies, Mr W. Scho- field, Mr J. Darlington; Mr H. K. Aspinall; Mrs Williams, Plastirion, the Misses Williams, Mr T. B. Williams; Mr and Mrs Beirne, Plas Derwen; Mr J. Crawford; Mr J. Kenrick, Mr R. H. V. Kyrke, Mr E. A. Lafon, Mr Peers, Mrs and Miss Walker, Hawyn: Mr T. J. Davies, Ruthin; Capt. and Mrs Mostyn Owen. the Misses Mostyn Owen Mr Jones; Mr and Mrs S. P. Hope, Marchwiel Hall, Miss Hope, Mr J. Parry-Jones, jun., Denbigh, Mr R. §tanier and Miss M. Stanier, Madeley Manor, Staffordshire, Mr J. Lewis, Trefnant, Rhyl; Mrs Meredith, Pentrebychan; Miss Thel- I r aiici -Alrs Bo( l well, Mr Bromilow, Mr and Mrs Bod- dem Withani; Mr Biddulph and party; Mr and Mrs A. F. Jones, Miss Beavan, Miss G. Beavan Mr R. Dixon, Little Acton Mr T. R. and Miss James, Plas Acton Mr C. E. Thornycroft, Bangor Mr Howard, Mr H. A. Kenrick, Mr Bigge: Lieutenant Whalley, Miss Whalley, and Miss Roberts, Plasmadoc Mr and Mrs R. C. Webster, The Cottage, Bangor-Isycoed; Mr Edwards, Ruabon Vicarage Miss Ffoulkes, the Lodge Mr E. Swetenham, Camyralyn, Mr E. W. Swcten- j ham, Mrs Swetenham, and Miss Swetenham (Somerford Booths), Miss Rose Swetenham, Miss Maude Swetenham Mr and Mrs W. H. Jones, Llwynonn; Miss Leitch, Miss M. Leitch Mrs Keene Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs Jones, Mr Clement Jones, Mi^s Royds, Coddington, Mr McDougaI; Mr and Mrs Denton, Rossett: Mr and Mrs Leveson canm-I bell and Miss Boydell, Rossett; Rev. Mr Foster, Miss Foster, and the Misses Williams (2), Windsor; Mr F Newstead Mrs John Jones, Miss Annie Symonds Miss Noel Hill, Miss A. N. Hill; Miss M. Woodcock Mr and Mrs A. Rasbotham Rev. H. Trower; Mrs Harold Lees, Pickhill; Mr and Mrs Thos. Bury, Abbotsneld Mr and Mrs J. Allington Hughes Mr and Mrs R. Williams, Regent- street, Miss C. N. WiDiams Mr H. A. Ham- sliaw Mr T. O. Dear Mr Wynn Eyton, The Tower, Mold Mrs Rocke, Mr R. Green- shields Mr Blczard, Pool Park, Ruthin, Mr Devereux Pugh, Wrexham, &c., &c. The following ladies and gentlemen kindly forwarded contributions to the ball fund -5-Duke of Westminster, Lord Edwin Hill Trevor, General Townshend, Trevalyn, Major Naylor Laylend, Captain Mesham, Mr Heywood Lonsdale, Mr Dix"n, Acton House, Rev. T. H. G. Puleston, Worthenbury, Mr White and Mr Ffoulkes, Gresford. A finan- cial statement of the result of the ball will appear in next week's paper.
THE AFFAIRS OF MR W. CONNOR,…
THE AFFAIRS OF MR W. CONNOR, NORTHERN BANK. On Monday, the first public meeting of the creditors under the bankruptcy of Mr William Connor, of 59, Moseley-street, Manchester, and Wrexham, carrying on business as a banker, bill-broker, and scrivener, under the style of Northern Bank, was held at the Man- chester County Court, before Charles Lister, Esq., registrar. In consequence of the large attendance of creditors and legal gentlemen present, the meeting was adjourned from the Court Room to a snacious apartment in the upper portion of the building. It may be stated that, as far as can at present be ascer- tained, the total debts of the local creditors, who reside in the Wrexham, Mold, and Ruabon districts, amount to about £ 4000, and the local assets to about the same sum. The creditors were represented by Mr Best, Mr W. H. Connor, Mr Addleshaw (Messrs Addleshaw and Warburton), Mr Jones (Messrs Sale, Seddon, and Co.), Mr C. H. Simpson, Mr Edgar, Mr Baring, and Mr Sherratt, Wrexham. Mr Best, solicitor, Lower King-street, Man- chester, who appeared for the bankrupt, said it had not yet been possible to complete the statement of affairs. As far, however, as they had been able to ascertain, the unsecured liabilities were about £ d0,Gr>0, and the amount of the secured creditors' debts £ 14,389 19s 3d. Mr Edgar (Messrs Boote and Edgar, solici- tors, Manchester) Are they fully or partially secured ? Mr Best: Partially secured. The estimated value of the securities is £7816, therefore the amount to rank against the estate will be £6573 18s 3d. Other securities, -CQIO credi- tors for rents and taxes, £ 28S Is lOll; liabilities on bills discounted, £ 4261 4s 2d, of which it is expected that £ 132 only will rank against the estate. I may say, gentlemen, that this state- ment cannot be taken as very reliable. It necessarily involves an immense amount of trouble and anxiety on the part of the receiver, and was only produced for the purpose of giving the best information possible at this moment. He hopes to place before you a much more reliable" statement hereafter. The stock-in-trade of the establishment in Foun- tain-street (the tailoring establishment) is esti- mated to produce The book debts are stated at £ 55,40S 7s 2d. A Creditor Are those good debts ? Mr Best: I will tell you in a moment. They are estimated to produce for the estate :fS,325 10s 5d. The cash in hand is £:)2 Ss I l(l. A creditor There was more than that paid in after he stopped. (Laughter.) Mr Best: I am only presenting to you the statement as given to me by the receiver. Bills of exchange for similar securities, £ ll,0C.-> 9s 3d these are estimated to produce only 5;]-(" Oh," "Oh," and laugh; ter) furniture and ratings at the house, esti- mated to produce I't.OO the bank at Wrex- ham, £ 100; furniture and fixtures at the tailors shop, Fountain-street, estimated to I produce £ 25, making a total of £ 925 for furni- ture other property, as per list, estimated to produce £ (i(!0S5s leL The surplus from se- curities in the hands of creditors other than the creditors, I have re- ferred to before, estimated to produce £G83 10s 7d. There is a horse and mail plueton valued at £ 105. The total assets as at present ascertained are £ 48,500 17s 5d, and the total liabilities £ 08,554 ISs 5d. The following is the statement, as supplied our reporter:— LIABILITIES. s. d." £ s. (1. Unsecured creditors 60,350 18 1 Creditors fully seem eil 2,0)0 15 0 Less estimated vahle of securities 3,344 5 7 Surplus to contra fKJ 10 7 Creditors partly secured 19 3 Estimatel] value of securi- ties. 7,810 0 » 6,573 IS ti Other liabilities 810 0 0 Liability on! tills discounted X4261 4s 2d, of which is estimated to rank for di- vidend 132 0 0 Total liabilities ranking for dividend Iti 7 ASSETS. £ S, d. Swck-in-tralle at Fountain-street 200 1 U Bouk debts, £ 55,46* 7s 2d, estimated to produce 28,325 10 5 Cash in hand 32 8 11 Bill,, of exchane and other similar secur- ities, £ U,0ti3 Its 3d, estimated to pro- duce vm 1 5 Furniture, fittings, and fixtures. U25 f) 0 Property as per list 6,60s 5 1 (Surplus from securities in hands of creditors 10 7 Horse and trap 10-5 0 0 -i»,500 1*7 5 Less preferential claims payable in full. 288 1 10 Total assets. X4,45212 15 7 A Creditor That £ 4S,000 is supposed to be good and reliable ? Mr Best: Certainly so I am informed. It is the best statement which can be presented to you to-day. I should be very glad indeed if it could be improved. A Creditor: Who are those who owe f 11,000 to the estate. You estimate it will bring in about £ 1,500. Can we have a list with regard to that ? Mr Best You can. You are entitled to a list of the creditors to the estate. Another Creditor What interest has the bankrupt in the Sportsman Hotel at Rhyl ? Mr Best It is a doubtful one. We have entered into a contract to purchase the free- hold, and they are threatening to enforce the contract. We are not in possession, but we have an interest in the stock and effects. If it is an advantageous interest, I have no doubt the trustee will make the contract. I believe it to be an advantageous interest we have in the freehold. Any information I can give to the creditors I shall be exceedingly happy to give, as far as I am able. A Creditor Is any deposit paid upon that house ? Mr Best: A deposit of £100. Mr Addleshaw Can you submit a list of creditors ? If not, the receiver will have some idea, I dare say. Mr Best handed a file f documents to Mr Addleshaw. He said it had been prepared as far as possible, but he was bound to say it was not a perfect statement. A Creditor Have you any proposition to make to the creditors to-day ? Mr Best No, we are not in a sufficiently forward position. As far as the statement of affairs goes it shows that the bankrupt has about 14s lcl in the pound for all his creditors. We shall shortly convene a general meeting of the creditors for the purpose of submitting a proposition to them, with a view to carry out a scheme of arrangement in this matter. A Creditor You would consider it incon- sistent with your duty to tell us what you in- tend to do to-day ? Mr Best At present we are not in a posi- tion. These things have to be proved, and it would be idle folly to place myself in a false position by making any suggestion to you this morning. I really have no knowledge, and therefore I cannot, without knowledge, make any statement to you. I should be very sorry to make any statement upon which I could not rely. We propose to nominate three or five of the principal creditors to superintend the action of. the trustee. The estate shall be wound up entirely under the direction of the creditors. Mr Edgar You hold in your hand proofs to a considerable amount. I have no doubt you have come here with your mind prepared as to what you are going to do. Mr Best: I have not indeed. I am prepared to consult the creditors here to-day and take the opinion of the meeting as to what I shall do at this meeting. Mr Edgar Do you mean the creditors re- presented by you ? Mr Best I mean the creditors represented at this meeting. Mr Addleshaw If you hold £ 40,000 in your own hand you can command the meeting. Mr Best said he held C40,000 in his hands, and he had come to consult the creditors as to what was best to be done. He should take the proper course of action which he thought, would get rid of that bankruptcy as soon as possible—(hear, hear)—and formulate a i scheme under the direction of the principal i creditors. That was his view, and he should submit Mr Connor to the opinion of the creditors. Mr Addleshaw: One thing is perfectly plain. We ought to know at this meeting who is to have the charge of the estate. Mr Best Five of the principal creditors. Mr Marchanton (of Messrs Marchanton and Kendal, accountants, Manchester) has been the receiver, and he has worked up this very formidable state of affairs. He is now pretty well acquainted with the position of Mr Connor towards his creditors, and I pro- pose that he should be the trustee of this es- tate. It will save expense. Mr Kelly, who is said to be the largest creditor, said he was prepared to second the proposition. Mr Addleshaw We should take a vote upon that. We all know under whose direc- tion Mr Marchanton has acted. If it is a fair committee no one will object to it, but I think we should know the names of this com- mittee before we vote upon the question of a trustee. Mr Best then nominated Mr J. Kelly, gen- tleman, Booth-street East, Manchester, who, lie said, was one of the most fit and substan- tial men at the meeting, and Mr Thomas Clowes, Withington, as one of the best busi- ness men in Manchester. Mr Clowes: I question whether you arc ¡ the best person to make these propositions. Mr Best; It is by request. Mr Clowes The course you have intimated entirely meets my approbation. I don't be- lieve in the estate being squandered away in law expenses. (Hear, hear.) If it can be taken out of the hands of the bankruptcy court, and worked by a trustee under the in- spection of a suitable committee, something might be made out of the estate but if some- thing of that sort is not done, instead of re- eeivinO Ms )j'd it will dwindle down to 4s or cei,-ing ]4,; ]ÿ,l it will tlwindle down to 4s or less. Mr Best You are quite right. Mr Best then proposed Mr Percival, woollen merchant, King-street, Manchester. He was not a large creditor, but he represented a par- ticular trade. Mr Barling said he represented a creditor for 1:1,700. He should like to propose a gentleman in the house of Spartali and Co., Manchester. Mr Addleshaw proposed Mr Mason. Mr Best said he objected. He was not a creditor at all. He was simply guarantee for a man named SuFivan. Mr Addleshaw kaid that was not so. If every man who was nominated by creditors was to be opposed he should apply to the registrar to adjourn the meeting, and have an- other meeting called. Mr Best said the gentleman proposed by Mr Addleshaw was simply the guarantee of an- other man. Mr Sullivan, who was a debtor to the estate, wished to obtain some goods, and he applied to Mr Connor to guarantee the pay- ment of those goods, and unfortunately Mr Connor did so. Mr Best then proposed Mr Alcock, druggist, Clarendon-street, Manchester, a creditor of £1,200 or f 1,500. Mr Barling said he wished to adhere to the proposition he was about to make. The gentle- man he should nominate was the representa- tive of a ship captain, and the money repre- sented the savings of his lifetime. Mr Best objected to the nomination, and proposed Mr Frume, a creditor forCI,000 At the suggestion of a creditor, Mr Boynton, builder, Chorlton-on-Medlock, was substituted for Mr Percival. Mr Addleshaw said he should be glad to second the nomination of Mr Marchanton as trustee. He was a good man. All he (Mr Addleshaw) wanted was that it should be a fairly representative committee. Mr Best said he was instructed to nominate the petitioning creditor, Mr John Foulkes, of Liverpool, who wished to be on the committee for the purpose of a strict investigation. Mr Sherratt I represent the Welsh creditors, and I shall be satisfied with Mr Foulkes, who is a Welshman. I think he would do good servfbe with regard to the Welsh creditors. Mr Clowes: The Welshman will get attended to, I have no doubt. (Laughter.) The following committee was then unani- mously appointed, with Mr Marchanton as trustee Mr James Kelly, Brook-street East, Manchester Mr Thomas Clowes, WitJlngton; Mr Boynt m, builder, Chorlton-on-Medlock Mr Edward Frume, pianoforte dealer, Brook- street, Manchester and Mr William Alcock, druggist, Clarendon-street, Huline. The meeting then terminated.
.. I TOWN IMPROVEMENTS IN…
I TOWN IMPROVEMENTS IN 1S77. j.) j-cceiit'y p'i'.iaibulating the suburbs of I tie t:wn. r.T Ktention was attracted to the niriiilw of new biiii d I g; sting )<;uc)pa!iy?ic?t:ge property-which have riiei' btil commenced or completed during tine past year, together with the various new  a.re being r.llmimbly ;ill,! ai-e I)cin,, -,tlin-ii-,tbly :1: out, jiion-jny paved, sewered, ana ligntea. i-It The extreme end of Rhosdilu, on i.ieee of land situate between the Chester- al the Walnut Tree Hotel, we first a note of the new Stansty Board Schools, in c mrse of erection, the foundation of which was laid in November by Lady anlitie, »f Acton Park. The architect of the .'iliiiiig is Mr Howel Davies, the contractor Mi" w, Rogers, Rossett, and the schools ic intemkd to accommodate 200 children. oin towards the town, we notice that if Khosihlu-road has been considerably from the Walnut Tree to the horough j .liniary near St. James' Church-a great 111 much needed improvement. In this L-ality, we understand, is contemplated the •.ply erection of extensive business premises ciir.ectk'n with Mr J. Wallis' soda water i.r.ifactory, the plans of the intended addi- Whig nearly completed. We also learn i.it Mr l'eter Walker purposes erecting a iiiiitil)er uf cottt(,es a(Ijoiniii, the Walnut Tree property as soon as the Rhosddu lainage operations are commenced. After nosing St. C'iiiii,eli, where several im- ri.veiiiciits have been effected, we come to the of the same name, built within the liar hy Mr Rowland, grocer, and in the kjnitv are Mr Simon Jones' eleven well- ..1it honses constituting Witton-terrace, iii'k opposite are seven other convenient wdlings belonging to Mr Noah Edwards. Selsim-toiTiiee, belonging to Mr H. Nelson Hughes, ;s;> forms a great addition to the ifL'liWirhiiod, and in a portion of what are £ nnvn as Spring ( hardens, Mr Charles Hughes Electing aWit thirty neat-looking artizans' i f i:.iges. Lome-street is much improved by .< A\lilition of Eleanor-terrace, comprising • J.;t substantial-looking houses, built by Mr I rail, of Regent-street, (rrosvenor-road is ënhancet! in appearance by the recently- "'?kt'?suhurhaii villas belonging to Mr W, •1,3c!« hootniaker, and Mr Stevens, confec- Ili,tiiiitkei-, aii(I -Ali- Stevens, confee- Parsing tlirough the town proper, we notice (iiffcu- and workshops of Messrs | ITOW Bins., which form so great an addition j" Hill-street and Regent-street, whilst a ■ -■'iv.-tr dou n (,n the opposite side of the uv ;cJ: I passing under the estmiiKter Buildings leads into Argyle- t 1 reeently constructed by Mr Low on the tl11' hite Art Treasures Exhibition, and ^cc'iiveiiient avenue of communication t." 1"tll Hope-street and Rhosddu-lane. ■ atliev down H..pe-street, near its junction Vui i iieen-strct; and Bank-street, are the II > Imuusoiiiely re-built shops and business i-vnUhojielon^mg t« Mr.I ones, Island Oreen, \11 t'11' ^oiijy-.lesigiied (iotliic exterior. ()Ccupletl i)Y Miss j-"Wiias a Berlin wool and fancy repository, aiicis, druggist, and Mr Fierce, watch- takeii the ad- preiiu.ses. Xe:\t we come to the new ■■.>(•> ni the National and Provincial Bank, ■ 1,\ a classic style of architecture, at a t,),000, tii(I forming essentially ;;1,: 1'1." t 'u n hnprovement." The architect f,iiii(loii, the contractors | essrs Inel', of Slirewsbury. The "ihee on the ground floor is 40 feet ;t. aad atihrds accommodatinn for lo "liei,ll' t]¡t; Jllana"el' There are two :¡'"k¡ 1 .,1 "111. ¡mIl the mana"er's resÎllencc is In Salol)-ro,d, a(Iji)liiiii,, l!"ii!ge, recently rc-erccted at the Mr Peter \Valker, is in course M'.o-tantial-looking engine and h house—a handsome brick build- stone facings, which, 'ph teil, will consiilerably im- -l'eral apjiearance of the locality. the extreme end ofthetown from lHlil>t, llhosddu, we came to the ?. ??e, which has been judiciously hud 't: t 'J 1 '11' ] the various building lots '),  wine)) are being 4'apidly covered .?"?'?y-t cottage and vil!a pro- j'tllt; top .,f Madeira II ill the public are ,'?"?"l'?M??h,tHi!] thepuUic are \nt ''?'?ic exertioiu of the lltHs :\nll !I\) 1'' f n?' ?'?v? "{?.T?'ty ? combined "?? ?..?'L. from whl('1 Ei  "?'?? Percy Road, n'd, IHI';l\'1! 1:1I" Trevor Road ?!d'"??'; '?? uH-?ir estate, which, .dbeii? on the ;tt 11 tile ti)l;,Il, .to?yeom. '?, ?-?r:?nic view of the sar- \iI: "(lHlltl''y. ""t l"?c?.s:t situation in (.fillt4i health. ciltel-ilig ? )t?''< .?L.)ci? Hi!twu..b.ervc a ,dll''¡ v J1';l liit singubr  "?' vuht ..[ .?mc?i?t smg?M- ">• aiv-nitWT "• ''n;0li"" hy Mr Edward !?'??'??"t?''c seven ,a:II" 1 'It I. I] t '[ ?.??.? ,cTttao(;s belonging to Mr ''? s?. ln T.)L.t M, ?htttc ?. ;?"" 'c"I'p<?)tuside,aresevMi ,v'> ;ui,i hou'ieH, with bow ""? ?"bs,with ?w '?)'.??;y ?'? ""t ?ntens, bui!t ;).ti,,— ?'"Ht!new vUhts lately ''?\).??'?'t MrJ.I'richard? .? ??/t)? ?'?? ''??'?Mcu erected in J R'r) relieving othcer; relien-iii(f (?thcei- 41 'l?'i-ey Road we i? '1' fe, '1 ?.?.?'t?.u? erected by Mr ;(I¡'¡ j¡  I I t tl ?.?/ 'f ai' es Jones, and twc et hers ? L..?. "f the ruad built by ?r James .j' \J' t ,,?' *?.enme)'. C?mi])ginto  I "l't, Dear's houses form a ? '?, ?t) '?sideabbuttin?<)nt(?Ir ??.ti,t?"??'??<'Pl'"site?'dec()ng:st- i .v"/ '11-bnilt terraces belonging .?'?, the R.?ett.andMrDaniel ,?'p;'?""? ?'? Madeira Hin. a ,?'i).??'ent has been made at the «>V't«.p!,V,i!!K'fc has ')eul1 made at the ,?-h(.()).?''??.?'ithe.?)teof what was ;Ii t\rll,e (.!II Llil,c, by the erection of a shop i)'.??.?' ?n-buitt by Mr Richard v. ."II'l' +1 f'}'l '"<?:?,??wne), Mr Robert, nt' Rhos- 1,. ?. next i '?'tJ?' -'L ?isittoihe Caia estate t'l 'I 1'1 I h' I /???t7''??M?r?k?and wMdt? 1,1 "\It 1 ",It I)y Nl,. ^ratton with the object ?'; ?),i),, ?, I. I I a'l 41 1 l.le ;a"d lying between Salop i: th. "? ??"g'? to the late Dr. ? 1]1 III}'I }I' 0 0 '1 I '.? ?? il ? ?'sLt<?n Street. Manley ?;! ""? C ??"?'?ivn'?? "? Feathers Field ¡¡" IH:arly II I I 1 I I f '¡¡!Il]' l Icen ??b ?"'? as p I ans of i, 1J1"S t] "'?in? tf '?'" ''?-c Leen passed by the J Il!tll tl I I 1 b '„ ?"?i) i., 16 nt' ?'1 Ho doubt be soon 't. ? ?))'B. ?tructedtobecaIMHigh. ?it)t ), "?- ? this neighbourhood town Road, forming a junction for traffic com- munication between "Derby Road, Hightown, and the new Smithfield, in the vicinity of which about 60 neat artizans dwellings are in course of erection by Mr C. Huxley, Crescent Place and Crescent Buildings having during the last few months sprung up like magic. The past year as also witnessed the completion of the new and commodious Military Depot in Hightown (and the entry into residence of the gallant Fusiliers) and in this neighbourhood new buildings are gradually springing np, Xelson Street, Trafalgar Street, Napier Street, and others undergoing a complete process of sewering and channelling, &c. In Penybryn, Mr B. Owen's new workshops and offices vastly improve the appearance of the street. We must not omit to note the new Smithfield, which has been constructed at a cost of about -C4,000, and was opened to the public in April last, the fortnightly fairs since carried on being so far highly successful. New and well-built schools have been erected at the Union Work- house from which the children have been removed, and the space vacated by them con- verted into additional sick ward accommoda- tion, &c.
BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.
BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, ISiS. Before the Mayor (J. C. Owen, Esq.,) clitts, Hughes, Esq., T. C. Jones, Esq., E. I Tench, Esq., and A. W. Edwards, Esq. I ASSACLTIXC THE POLICE. James Mack was charged by P. C. Williams with assaulting him whilst he was quelling a disturbance in the street, Thomas Riley proved the charge, and said the officer was using great discretion in endeavouring to take a prisoner into custody, when the moll intefered and the prisoner wold.1 have been rescued had it not been for another officer.—The defendant was sent to Ruthin for a month's hard labour. ASSAULT. John Dalc was charged by Thos. Cheetham, with assaulting him at the Nag's Head Inn.— Fined Is and costs. A DESERTER. Edward Mill-, charged with being a de- serter from the 14th Regiment, admitted the offence, and was further remanded. A RADICAL UEMF.1>Y FOR AUrHE. James Trainer, baker, was enarged by .John Barratt, painter, with assaulting him on Feb- ruary There was a meeting in the Public Hall. I was asked to take tickets at the door and to stop anybody coming in that I thought would be likely to kick up a disturbance. About nine o'clock, the defendant asked for admission. I told him he was not allowed to come in. He said, Why f'-The Mayor: Was this a public meeting ? No, sir.—Mr Allhigton Hughes Then it was a private party ?—Complainant No, sir, it was a meeting of the Liberals of Wrexham.—The Mayor For what purpose? —Complainant To vote against the six millions.—The Mayor: That was a public matter.—Complainant: It was a meeting of the Liberal party of the neighbourhood of Wrexham, and the admission was by ticket.— Mr Hughes Could I have got in ? (Laughter.) —Complainant Yes, sir.— The Mayor Well, why did you exclude Trainer ?-Complaill:\nt Because he is in the habit of disturbing meet- -The May r What did he do to you?- Complainant He put his arm round my neck, and The Mayor You refused him before he said anything ?—Complainant He asked to come in first.—The Mayor Had he a ticket?—Complainant: I saw none,-The Mayor What did he say to you first -Co in- plainant He asked why he should not come in.—Mr Hughes He wanted to see the fun. —Complainant: I don't know whether there f 't was any fun or not, it was a very quiet meet- ing till they all came out. Trainer afterwards came in, and, putting his arm round my neck, said, Barratt, you'll get your head punched to-night." (Laughter.)—Mr Hughes Well, have you any question to put ?—Defendant: Well, I really don't know how to start a question. I had a ticket, which I produced— reserved seats—(laughter)—and I had also one for the balcony.—Mr Hughes You didn't like going into the balcony, then ?—Defendant: I never tried after this, sir I did put my arm up, and ketched him across the face, but it was in self-defence, and I had a ticket.— Complainant I never saw the ticket at all.- Defendant You didn't give me time to show: it to you.—Mr Hughes Have you got the ticket ?-Defendant Yes, sir-(feelin(t vaiiily in his inside coat poeket)-it's not a double- barrel gun. (Laughter.)—Mr Hughes I'm afraid you've not got it.—Defendant: Oh, yes I have, sir, I'll produce the ticket. I put my arm up purely in self-defence.—The Mayor (to j complainant) You say you prevented him from going in ?—Complainant Yes, sir.—The Mayor Did lie produce a ticket ?—Com-! plainant I didn't see one, and it was optional with us whether we let anybody in, whether they had a ticket or not, if it was known that they had kicked up a row at a meeting before, j —Mr Hughes Did you ever know that the defendant had kicked up a row before ?-Coii-i- I plainant: Yes, sir.—Defendant: There was Mi amount of feeling on both sides, sir.-The Mayor (to complainant) Did you know that he belonged to the Association on the other side ?-Complainant Yes, sir.—The Mayor: That was your reason, then, for excluding him ?—Complainant It was not, sir.—Sergt. Dutton said the defendant had been conduct- ing himself in a very cowardly manner in the street. Witness saw him go up to the com- plainant, put his arm round his neck, and begin talking kindly to him, at the same time endeavouring to slip past him into the hall. (Laughter.) The defendant failing in this, then gave the complainant a straight blow in the face, also making use of bad lan- I guage. Witness told him if he did not behave himself he should lock him up.—Defendant: Didn't I come knocking about ?— Witness: No sir, never (laughter)—The Mayor Well, don't ask the question and answer it yourself. —Defendant: which door was it ?—Sergeant j Dutton The side door.—Defendant Ah, the front entrance -["Ir A. W. Edwards here observed that it was one of the glorious rights of Englishmen to have the privilege of ex- pressing their opinions at public meetings but for a person to go and try to disturb a meet- ing, and prevent such expression of public opinion was one of the most cowardly actions a, man could be guilty (sf ]—Defendant :1 Didn't the complainant push me back three times ?—Complainant No, I didn't; and I never saw a ticket produced by him either.— Superintendent Wilde said he saw a good deal of disturbance inside the Public Hall door, and therefore remained in the vicinity. The de- fendant was in the crowd making ¡ise of vcry bad language, and ultimately walked up to the door where the complainant stood. Did not hear what lie said but saw him deliberately strike the complainant in the face. Witness then told him if he did that again he shoiihl order him to be locked up and that he should be summoned as it was for a breach of the peace. Defendant afterwards asked witness to forgive him, and lie told him to go home, and defendant then went out of the street. The Mayor Well, Trainer, what have you to say ?—Defendant, Well, sir, I went there promiscuously with the tickets, not thinking I should be refused. I had only just left my work. There was no disturbance when I went to' the entrance of the hall, but Barratt put his arm on me twice and refused to let me go in. I said "What is this ticket good for ? He said It's no use, you can t go in I then just put up my arm, and—I did ketch" him across the face (Laughter)—Mr T. C. Jones: Are you a Liberal ?—Defendant no, sir ? (Renewed laughter). It was only a feeling sir. I've known Barratt twenty-one years ago. I thought he was a friend. As to the statement made here that I was in the habit of interrupting meetings, I never have in my life It's gone outside that there was a Conservative meeting called at the Wynn- stay Anns, and—The Mayor Nevermind the Conservatives and the Wynnstay Arms, what we have to do with is the present case, we have enough of things here without going to the Wynnstay Arms (Laughter).—The case having been concluded, the Mayor said The Pencil Trainer, think the case is proved against you. Although you may have had the right to go into a public meeting, still you had no right to commit the assault. The assault has been proved, and considering that it was a time of excitement, and that you had perhaps a wrong impression on your mind as to your ¡. tl right to go into the public meeting, taking the whole matter into consideration, you will have to pay a fine of 2s <;d, and costs fls, or, in de- fault, seven days. TRANSFER. I The licence of the Swan Inn, t enyDryn, from Thomas Lee to Philip Wilcock. A PCR.LK'AVK POWER OF EJECTMENT. Edward Burke was summoned by Mr Thos. Roberts of the Golden Lion Vaults, for re- fusing to quit on Saturday cvenin' and also on a charge of having assaulted "him at the same time. Mr Roberts said about seven o'clock in the evening he was at the bar counter when he heard some one making use j of bad language in the large room. On going in he found Burke talking to some one whom he was threatening to punch. Complainant i said this sort of work would not do in his house, and ordered Burke to go out. This he refused to do, and complainant then en- deavoured to put him out. A struggle ensued in the course of which both parties fell to the I floor, and it was with some considerable diffi- culty that the complainant ultimately suc- ceeded in getting Burke out. Prisoner sub- sequently attacked complainant again, and succeeded in tearing both his shirt sleeves out. He then went away, but in about an hour afterwards, on complainant going into the large room, he found the prisoner sitting down with part of a glass of ale before him. The ale was somebody else's, as upon enquiry complainant found that none of the waiters had served the prisoner with any beer. Com- plainant then ordered the prisoner out again, but he refused to go until P.O. Williams, who happened to come in, put him out, and com- plainant told the officer if he had the power to lock him up. He (complainant) wished it to go forth from the Bench that a publican had the power of a constable in his own house, and could use whatever force he considered necessary to eject unruly characters, with whom he (Mr Roberts) had frequently the greatest trouble to deal, as many of them would come to the house, and when he gave orders for them not to be supplied with any drink they would often give their orders through some third person, and thus get sur- reptitiously supplied. -The defendant said the complainant had tried to throttle him, and had threatened to knock him on the head with a mallet. There was a right and a wrong way of doing a thing, and the complainant had taken the wrong way with him.—Supt. Wilde said this was Burke's 22nd apjiearance in the court.—Mr 1. C. Jones said lie ana others must be taught that they could not do just as they liked 0 in a respectable public- house like Mr Roberts'. A licensed victualler was bound by virtue of his license to supply any one with necessary refreshment in the way of eating and drinking, but if a person misconducted himself, and refused to quit the premises when requested to do so, a pub- lican was empowered to use whatever force was necessary to eject such person from his house. The defendant would be fined 40s and costs for refusing to quit, and a similar penalty for the assault, and, in default of payment, a month's hard labour in each instance. DRUNKENNESS. John Griffith, a youth, charged with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart. Fined 5s and costs.—James Brannan, drunk and using abusive language, 5s and costs or seven days.
MR STANLEY'S AFRICAN TRAVELS.…
MR STANLEY'S AFRICAN TRAVELS. On Thursday week, at a meeting of the Royal Geographical Society in London, Mr H. M. Stanley delivered a very interesting lec- ture on his recent explorations and discoveries in Central Africa. After some introductory remarks, he said he should tell his story briefly and rapidly. Zanzibar was, of course, the place where travellers bound for East 1 t r • 1 I l r T» _i? • A_ "L* Centra; Atnca started irom. iteiemng TO nis rapid journey from Unyanyembe to Victoria Uganda, lie said the natives of Urema were extremely warlike and suspicious. They seemed to think that every hair in his head was arrayed against them for the purpose of stealing their corn, and though he did every- thing possible to secure their friendship, they suddenly attacked him, and he was obliged to fight them. A Church Mission Record had since said that the Church Mission party had passed through the country and heard nothing whatever of the conflict. Was it meant to be insinuated that all the natives there had been killed ? He was rather curious on this point, his idea being that the mission party never went near Urema. If they did, they were indebted to him for their success. It had been Sa ,,id the African was unimprovable, and that his barbarism was irredeemable. Not a bit of it. Even the wildest cannibals who sang the death song on the banks of the Livingstone- even they might be saved. Having crossed Lake Albert, he met Rumanika, a natural-born gentleman, whose voice ¡ was as soft as a summer's breeze. He asked where he came from, and he was told from the white man's land across the sea. The native asked more questions, and he found he could much sooner make a geo- grapher of him than a Christian. He assisted him with cattle and with abundance to eat and drink—not water, but wine. What pic- nics they had He used to tell fine old tales of the first king, and what fine-looking fellows his sons were, and how he wished the land was filled with white men. After spend- ing a very pleasant month, he went to Ujiji. This he was told was the watering-place of explorers, but it was necessary to come to Ujiji in order to follow up that which his predecessor had left unattained. After navi- gating Lake Tanganika, at last they came to N yangwe. As he had looked at that great river the Lualaba he had often wondered how Livingstone fancied it was the Nile. Here was a mighty river, with 124,000 cubic feet of water flowing past per second, while the maximum of the Nile did not exceed 550,000 cubic feet, and the minimum about 25,000 cubic feet. Ultimately they arrived on the verge of cannibal land. Then a new mode of warfare began. The river expanded from two to 10 miles wide, with islands innumerable, and hostile villages on each bank of the main land. He had been prepared for many things, but not for the sight which met his eyes when 63 war canoes came down towards him in superb fashion, with war drums beat- ing and every sign of hostility. He ordered his men on no account to fire until a spear was launched at them, and then to fire so rapidly that their enemies would not have the slightest chance of resisting them. His plan was most successful. The effect of 52 muskets firing in a land where never muskets echoed before was most extra- ordinary. A thousand torpedoes blown up in the middle of London would not create so much excitement. In five minutes it was all over. Day by day they then drifted on, ex- periencing terrific pangs of hunger, until at last they reached the cataracts, where they had to undertake work of quite a different charac- ter. Fortunately the natives there were friendly. For five months they battled with every obstacle till they reached the last cataract, 45 geographical miles from Boma, and connecting the grea t river called the Congo with the Lualaba. From Tuckey's farthest to Boma was simply a fight against famine. Three days' journey from Boma he sent four men on to get supplies, and received the greatest hospitality from every one in the place. At Loanda, on the west coast, having travelled right across, the Geographical Society there gave him a most generous welcome. Capbin Purvis lent him one of Her Ma- jesty's ships to take his followers to the Cape. On their arrival there they were well treated by the English, and Lady Frere astonished them by her goodness. A month afterwards they were at Zanzibar. The joy of his fol- lowers from that place was unbounded at the thought of seeing their homes again. The people on the island could not imagine who these white-clad people were coming from an English ship. They would not wait for the boat to touch the land, but leaped out, and threw themselves upon the beach with shouts of "La Allah il Allali Tlitnks be to God.") What better sentence could he use this evening than those very words, La Allah il Allah ? In conclusion, he thanked them for the hearty welcome they had given him, and promised that if ever again he went to Africa, he would describe to the natives with much more graphic powers than lie had that night employed, the wel- come he had received in England. Mr Stanley was entertained on Saturday at a dinner given by the Royal Geographical Society at Willis' Rooms, at which, in the course of his speech, Mr Stanley explained that the British flag was carried not by him but by his English servants, whose patriotic feeling he was willing to gratify.
MR STANLEY'S NATIONALITY.i
MR STANLEY'S NATIONALITY. That Mr Stanley, the African explorer, is a Welshman we have before proved several times in our columns. Here are a few facts which cannot be disputed or denied :-The house in which he was born now stands within one hundred yards of old Denbigh Castle. His mother now resides at a place called Glasgoed, near to Bodelwyddan, upon the old road from St Asaph to Abergele, and about two miles from St Asaph. She bears the name of Jones. Let anyone who may de- sire to do so, call upon Mrs Jones, who is a person of respectability, and she will show them many articles belonging to her son—Mr Stanley, and which are manifest tokens of a son's kindness to his mother. There was a half brother to Mr Stanley residing until re- cently in Denbigh, and who lives in Liverpool at the present time. There are a half sister (by the same mother), and three male, and one female, cousins of his now residing in Denbigh. There can be no doubt on this point, as there are very numerous proofs of the fact. There is no one throughout the whole of these districts, so far as we know, who has the least doubt but that the unrivalled explorer is a Welshman, and a native of this town. It is probable that particulars of the nature of the following will thoroughly convince those who are sceptical as to the truth of our statements. His mother—Mrs Jones, accom- panicd by her husband, and a son, went to London on Thursday week to visit him, and she remained with him for many hours. And to the honour of Mr Stanley be it stated, that lie has always shown towards his mother the greatest kindness and care. His sister, Mrs Hughes, who now resides in this town, gave birth to a son on the 29th of January, and the name given him is Hfirry Morlake Stanley, that being the name of Mr Stanley-n;)t Moreton. After his return from Abyssinia, Mr Stanley visited Denbigh and there are those in this establishment who spoke to him on that occas- ion. And the Publisher has in his possession a letter written by Mr Stanley to the late Crohebydd," after his return from his travels in search of Dr. Livingstone, which substan- tiates the principal facts given above beyond all question or c ac Anwrau all (luestion or (1 ou b t.- B aiter (te,
_Imperial Parliament.
Imperial Parliament. HOUSE OF LORDS.—FRTDAY. The Earl of Derby stated that he had received from Mr Layard the terms of the armistice. The Turks, in accordance therewith, had com- menced the withdrawal of their armaments within the Constantinople lines, so that Mr Layard's former report that the city was practically un- defended was verific(I.Alr Layard had repre- sented in strong terms the danger which existed of disorder and anarchy in Constantinople in the event of a military occupation of that city by Russia and as there were many British interests involved her Majesty's Government had, after full consideration, sent a detachment of the British fleet to the Dardanelles, in case of need to protect first our own subjects, and next to obviate any danger to be apprehended from popular outbreak.. The Government had been anxious in doing this to avoid all appearance of menace or hostile demonstration, and they had telegraphed their intention to France, Italy, Austria, and Germany. Lord Derby added that while the armistice was unsigned, it was open to the Government to believe that to send a British fleet into Turkish waters was an unwise and dangerous policy, to be regarded by Turkey as an encouragement to resistance, by Russia as an act of hostility, and by the English people as the first step towards war, but he could not think that the objections existed now. He hoped, however, that the House would be satiolied from what he said that the Government did not intend to depart from their long-avowed and steadily- maintained policy. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FRIDAY. I Mr Bourke, in answer to a question, stated that, according to the terms of the armistice, the blockade of the Black Sea ports was about to be raised, and it was the intention of the Russian Government to remove the torpedoes from the mouth of the Danube.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in answer to a question, said he had received no information of the treaty of the alliance, offensive and defensive, which was re- ported to have been concluded between Russia and Turkey.—The Marquis of Hartinton asked if the Government were in a position to com- municate the terms of the armistice.—Sir Stafford Nortlicote sii(I the Government had received that day a telegram from Mr Layard, containing a summary of the articles of the armistice, and he detailed the principal stipulations.—Subse- quently the Chancellor of the Exchequer an- nounced in terms similar to those stated in the Upper House by the Foreign Secretary, that a portion of the British fleet had been despatched to the Dardanelles for the protection of British interests. The right hon. gentleman said notice of this order had been given to the other Govern- ments of Europe, including Russia. With regard to the statements in the Dai! 11 New, as to private and unofficial communications supposed to have been made by the Prime Minister, which were at variance with the public declarations of the Government, he had been requested by Lord Derby to state that the Turkish Ambassador, having seen the statement, went to the Foreign Secretary, and authorised him to give the most direct contradiction to the suggestion that any private or non-official encouragement had been given to the Turkish Government by any member of her Majesty's Government; or that any com- munications had been made privately which were at variance with those which had been made pub- licly.—The house aiterwards went into Commit- tee on the Government War Vote of six millions. —Mr O'Donnell expressed his opinion that the main victim aimed at by the policy of Russia was Great Britain. He insisted, however, that Eng- had no right to expect that Irishmen would shed their blood and contribute taxes for Imperial pur- poses so Ion,, as their grievances were unredressed. —After some observations from Mr Richard, the Marquis of Hartington sai(I that he did not consider the despatch of the Fleet to Constanti- nople a menace to any power. He went on, how- ever, to repeat his general objections to the vote, :md urged especially that the Government had not made any case to show the necessity of it, and that they had not disclosed the nature of their policy. To ask for confidence without a policy was like putting the cart before the horse. At the same time, "under the circumstances in which the House was placed," he was not disposed to re- fuse the Government the supplies which they asked, and would therefore offer no further oppo- sition to the vote.—The Chancellor of the Ex- chequer thanked the leader of the Opposition for the moderation of his tone, but denied his charge of withholding necessary information. The Govern- ment recognised the great change which had taken place in the European system in consequence of the war, but he held that it would not be desir- able to discuss in Parliament all the; points that might be raised at the Conference. At the same time, he was ready to lay it down that the free navigation of the Straits and freedom of com- merce in the Black Sea were essential; that com- munication should be kept open with India through Egypt and that so far as pos- sible, a durable settlement should be effected of the countries which it was proposed to organise, The object of the Government in entering the Conference was not to claim exclusive advantages or to shake their fist in the face of any one, but to go in with the feeling that they represented the traditions and the honour of England. Mr Gladstone admitted that "the position of affairs at Constantinople gave us a little to complain of Russia, inasmuch as there was no military necessity to justify the step she had taken." Having advocated the autonomy of Bulgaria, and such assistance as we could give the Greeks in the Conference, he warned the Government against placing too much confidence in Austria, who had always been opposed to the Slavonic cause. In the course of his speech, Mr Gladstone said :-1 really must say that the arguments on the other side are very cleverly summed up in an anonymous letter that has been sent to me. It consists of a parody upon the verses of Tennyson in the well-known ode of the Battle of Balaclava. The poet, whoever he is, sums up in these verses the arguments for the present proposition, and he heads it Tennyson to the rescue." The verses are as follows :— Ring out our battle cry, Vote us our war supply. This we mnst have or die, Vote the six millions. Yours not to reason why, Ours not to make reply, Ours but to say, "You lie," Vote the six millions. (Great laughter). The debate was continued by Mr Hubbard, who supported the vote, as also did Lord Eslington, Mr Hermon, and Mr Stave- (lid Lord P, I in,, t (iii, T- ley Hill; while Mr Hayter, Sir G. Campbell, Mr Shaw Lefevre, and Mr Fawcett opposed it. —Mr W. E. Forster stated that he should not take part in the division, on the ground that he was desirous not to weaken the handa of the Go- vernment after the satisfactory statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.—Mr W. H. Smith repeated the assurances already given by his col- leagues of the desire of the Government to pro- mote the freedom of the subject races of Turkey, and their belief that the vote of credit would tend to the maintenance of peace.—Mr Sullivan and Mr D. Davies commented upon the weak- ness shown by the front Opposition bench in de- serting their followers in the previous night's division.—The Committee divided, the Marquis of Hartington, Mr Forster, and other leaders of the Opposition, walking out of the House amid cheers and laughter.—The numbers were :—For the vote, 32S, against, 124 majority for the vote, 204. HOUSE OF LORDS.—MONDAY. Lord Derby, r,):.lyi:1g to a, question on the subject, admitted the correctness of the report that the Porte had refu-'ed to permit the British fleet t" pass tlm"1]¡ the Dardanelles, but he was confident that the difficulty which had been raised would be surmounted.— Lord Beaconsfield said the Government had no reason to believe in the authenticity of the statement that Russian marines were 011 their way to the Sea of Marmora. to take possession of war ships conceded tu Rus- j sia by Turkey. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MONDAY. Major Nolan .?\'e notice of a question to the effect whether the orders given to Admiral Horn- bv were of Itriii!,eiit character to relieve him of all responsibility in the event of his retreat being cut on.—Mr > orster asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he could give the House any information as to the position of the British fleet, and whether the ships had gone to Constantinople, or not. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said there had been some delay in the passage of the fleet through the Dardanelles, but lie was not able, with convenience, to enter into the subject. Communications were still going 011 with reference to the matter, but there was no change whatever in the intentions of the British Government. On the report of the Committee of Supply with reference to the Vote of Credit, Mr J. (-'()well defended the course he had taken in supporting the vote, and urged that when the interests of the country were in peril all party differences should be bridged over. They should forget that they were Whigs, Tories, or Radicals, and remember only that they were Englishmen. The discussion was continued by Mr llathbone, Mr Parnell, Mr Anderson, Mr Reed, and Mr Waddy. Mr Gladstone did not question that party ought to give way to patriotism. While prepared to substantiate all he had said against the Turkish Government, he considered that it would be both ungenerous and unmanly to repeat those charges when Turkey was lying prostrate. He would not, therefore, be provoked into enter- ing upon such a discussion; but he doubted whether the speech of the member for Newcastle was calculated to impress other nations with the stability and sobriety of the English niiiid. A few other members having spoken, the report was agreed to, and resolutions, moved by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for raising the six millions of money by Exchequer bonds and bills were also agreed to. Th Hnn" then proceeded to-fche consideration of the Factories and Work- shops Bill, which was ultimately read a second time, and ordered to be committed on Thursday wee*. Two other bills were also read a second time, and Mr Wneelhouse was moving thesecond reading of the Election of Aldermen (cumulative vote) Bill, when the House was counted out at thirty minutes past ten. HOUSE OF LORDS.—TUESDAY. The Earl of Derby, in reply to questions by Earl Granville and other noble lords, said that he hoped in forty eight hours to be able to announce that the intention of the Government had been carried out, and that the English Fleet was at or near Constantinople. France and Italy had applied for firmans, but had suspended Sending up their fleets, so that he assumed the firmans were not granted. He had received no further information respecting the Russian occupation of Constanti- nople. The Duke of Richmond laid on the table of the House a bill to amend the Contagious Di- seases (Animals) Act of I860, and explained its leading provisions. The bill was read a first time, and their lordships adjourned at a few minutes past seven o'clock. i HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TUESDAY. On the motion for the second reading of tke Manchester Water BUI, Mr Stafford Howard moved the rejection of the measure, and sug- gested the appointment of a Royal < 'ommission to inquire into the who]e subject of the propriety of dc?Iin? with I:Ùe for such purposes.—The amendment was seconded hy Mr Lowther, but after some discussion was withdrawn, the bill being read a second time, and referred to a Select Committee.—The First Lord of the Admiralty, replying to Major Nolan, said that the orders sent to the admiral of the British Heet in the Mediterranean were distinct and clear, but he could not consistently state the nature of them.—Leatham called attention to the traffic in Church livings, pointiir-out the abuses and unseemly proceedings which he affirmed were caused by it. He moved a resolu- tion declaring the desirability of adopting measures for preventing simoniacal evasion of the law and checking the abuses in the sale of livings in private patronage.—Mr Hibbert seconded the motion, and a discussion followed, which was abruptly closed, just as Sir G. Bowyer was about to address the H by a count-out, and at half-past eight the House stood adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—WEDNESDAY. The Voters' (Ireland) Bill was rejected on the motion for the second reading. The discussion on the order for the second reading of the Valua- tion Bill was prolonged until, in accordance with rule, it became a dropped order. Leave was iven for the introduction of a large number of bills. HOUSE OF LORDS.—THURSDAY. Lord Derby, in reply to questions, stated that the place where the Conference 011 the Eastern (Question was to be held had not been determined on yet. He also mentioned that the British ships had been sent up to Constantinople, or, to speak more strictly, they were, as was under- stood, at the anchorage of Prince's Island, two miles below the city itself. Full discretion had been given to the admiral to place his ships in such a manner as might appear to him most con- ducive to their security, but that anchorage had been suggested as that which it might be found convenient to adopt, and he believ <1 the admiral had taken it up. On hep.in, the ol),:ectio;) t.Lkc,-i by the Porte, the British Government at once communicated with the Government of the Porte on the subject. He telegraphed to Mr Layard explaining the absolute necessity which, in the judgment of her Majesty's Government, existed for the ships going up, and he also communicated in the same sense with the Turkish ambassador in this country. The result was that, although the Turkish Government have offered a formal protest against the passing of the Dardanelles by the fleet, it took no steps to oppose or to attempt to oppose the passage. Her Majesty's Government would, of course, always be r-ady to respect obligations taken by the Porte in such a matter; but they could not but feel that, under present circumstances, the Government of the Porte would hardly be considered as a free agent, and, without any feel- ing of hostility or jealousy towards this country, the Sultan might naturally feel reluctant to incur towards Russia tiie responsibility which he appre- hended he might incur by granting the uenm^ion. The Government therefore thought it better to take the responsibility upon themselves, (("iieeit ) With regard to the action of other Ihu-opean Governments, he had nothing to add to what he stated on Tuesday. The French and Italian Governments, as he then said, authorised their ambassadors to apply for firmans,butsubsequenly suspended action in the matter. With regard to the course taken by the Austrian Government, be was not yet in a position to sneak with certainty. As to the Russian intention of occupying Con- stantinople, their lordships would have seen the circular telegram of Prince Gortschakoff which had been published in all the newspapers. He yesterday received another, which was to this effect-" The British Government having announced to us that they were about to despatch a portion of their fleet to Constantinople for the protection of the life and property of British subjects, whose security according to the information they had received was threatened, we contemplate sending a portion of our troops temporarily into Con- stantinople for precisely the same purpose, with this distinction, that our protection, if there weie occasion for it, would be extended to all the Christians. The two Governments, therefore, would be fulfilling a duty of humanity common to both consequently this act, pacific in its na- ture, could not assume any character of mutual hostility," That despatch was conciliatory and not unfriendly, but he was bound to say that Her Majesty's Government did not admit that the case of a military occupation of the city it- self and the sending men-of-war into the har- bours below the city were parallel, and that opinion he had expressed in a despatch written in reply to the telegram he had just read, which he should be prepared to lay on the table. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—THURSDAY, The Chancellor of the Exchequer made a. similar statement to that of Lord Derby given above.-Sir L. Palk asked whether the Govern- IJient still adhered to its repeated declaration that even the temporary occupation of Constan- tinople would not be viewed with indifference, and whether it had given distinct notice that it did not admit the entry of the fleet to be a justi- fication for the occupation of Constantinople, to which the Chancellor of the Exchequer replied that the Government adhered to all its former declarations.—In answer to Lord Hartington, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said that J«> other Power had yet sent men-of-war to ( V n- stantinople but he was not at present able to give any absolute information as to their inten- tions.—A new writ for York was moved foi in the room of Mr J. Lowther, who has been ap- pointed Secretary for Ireland.—On the Second Reading of the Consolidated Fund ( £ 6,000,000) Bill a long conversation on the present situation of affairs was commenced by Mr E. Jenkins, who complained in an acrimonious tone of the Ministerial want of candour in concealing from the House the fact that the Admiral, on the pre- vious movement of the Fleet, had been ortlei ed to force the passage if necessary, and indulged in some sarcastic reflections on the conduct of the. "invertebrate Ministry" and the "flabby molluscous Opposition." In the course of some further desultory remarks he cen- sured the use of language on the other side calculated to "rasp" the feelings of the Russian people, deprecated an alliance with Austria for the purpose of opposing- what he called the "great race movement" in Eastern Europe, and gave expression to views respecting Poland which elicited strong marks of disappio- bation from the gentlemen near him, to the effect that Poland Nv,t,t iilii-aiiee, and that the Russian Government was a great improvement on the Polish Government.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer declined to follow Mr Jenkins into the general subject, but vindicated hMcandojr, j which had been attacked, and pointed out that after lie had put the House in possession of the I general orders given to the Admiral, it was no part of his duty to make public the detailed in- structions by which those orders were to be carried out.—Mr Gladstone deprecated a division on this occasion, and while repeating his I; t,t against a combination with Austria or any -uher Power to cut down the liberties to be accorded to the Eastern Christians, admitted that 110 f ur- ther explanations could be required from the Government at this moment.—Several other members followed, including Mr Forster, who was loudly cheered in declaring that theintcie :ts of peace would be best served by allowing Viut discussion to drop. At the same time, he v..>s decidedly of opinion that no ground for going to war yet existed, and lie believed the Government would not go to war without acquainting the country fully with their reasons.—The Bill was then read a second time.—Mr Sclater-Booth then moved the second reading of the County Govern- ment Bill, and a long discussion followed, he debate being ultimately adjourned to Monday.
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THE ACCEPTANCES for the Chester Cnp this year number fifty-one. LADY AUGUSTA MOSTYN'S SCHOOL AT MOST,.V. —On Thursday week, Lady Augusta Most;/ :rs annual gifts to the chi_ ldren attending this-j :e- ful and excellent school, after the reseat Government inspection, byIr T. Morgan < hvrn. were distributed by the Hon. Miss -1fostvil, the Hon. Miss Kate Mostyn (Mostyn Hall), J Mrs Charlton (Pentreffynnon). The gift t) tIle girls included cloaks, materials for dresses, ni l- fores, and petticoats, and to the bovs, bUis.^ shirts, and stockings. Several of the seholrYs also received prizes of books. DK. LiV?GSTOXE's I,IPE AND An\-F\Tr!t On Monday evening an excellent entcrti. ?)..? w?iven hy Mr J. F. Edisburv, of Wrex—H' m Md of the Bronygarth W.u.kin.? Men's tute The subject of the entert?nnent ..v? one of especial interest, hein? mustr?tive (.f C life .md?tm-in? adventures of the?t A?' explorer Dr. Livin?tone, Mr Edisburv ]}Q. t?tm hLs remarks by fif'tv new and bM?if.,1 magic lantern slides-mMy of th?.n fr.?)!?? pencn of Mr H, M. t:tnley. C.pt?. Banes presidedi and 1 during the evening, a c.ioital choir, trained by Mrs wilt) also aec :>i- pamed them on the occasion, reii(lere(i ,I favourite glees in very effective style. The co- ceedings throughout were thoroughly enjoyedbv a large audience, and at the close of the enter- tainment a cordial vote of thanks was un.: n:' mously accorded to Mr Edisbury, on the mcth-n of the Rev. J. Davison, seconded by the chairman. I' inXT CALVINISTIC METHODISTS.—On Friday evening, at the English Calvinistic Method i- Chapel, Chester Road, a select tea meeting °v, -,s held to welcome the Jositli College, as pastor of the ahove church. The fol- lowing ladies presided at the tables and assj;L J with the tea ,Nfr,, Rogers, Mrs O. IV T, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Thomas, Miss S. A..Jon^ Mrs Davies, &c. After tea a iiieetiii,L, iv, the Rev. M. Jones occupying the chair wh< ,i addresses were delivered by the Revs J P.. B.A Holywell, B Jones, B?iUt, .)?;? j, ?? and Dr. Lantrow, Flint. An address was i by the secretary, Mr 0. W. Jones, fmm t7he Church, wishing Mr .Tones a .-ince.-e and welcome to their midst. The meeting V '•" livened by songs by Messrs. W. H (;'reezi i WIllIams, and J. Bowman. The Ohm- u' gradually increasing, and i.? already in a 5ft ? ing stae. On lesday afternoon the .:?;?' ''? of the Sunday School were Idnf)? ?i '?Y their tethers to tea and !?n l?"? II I; v seemed heartily to en j oy AfS hlch th-v seemd heartily t et'JO31. After tet a I meeting ™ hd, when were ?n byth? children i„J t)t I nM Rt pleasant CVemDg wa? s^nt. u
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