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DENBIGHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS.
DENBIGHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. The Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Denbigh was held in the Town Hall, Denbigh, on Thursday and Friday last. The magistrates present on Thursday, to conduct the finance and county business, were Thomas Hughes, Esq., chairman; Townshend Mainwaring, Esq,, Galitfaenan; Brownlow W. Wynne, Esq., Garthewin; P. S. Hnmberston, Esq., Glanywern J. Jocelyn Ffoulkes, Esq., Erriviatt; H. R. Sandbach; Esq., Hafodunos; P. H. Chambres, Esq., Llysmerchion Rev. D. Roberts, Llandynog; W. D. W. Griffith, Esq., Garn; J. P. Ignatius Williams, Esq., Pentremawr; R. 0. Moulsdale, Esq., junr., Llanrwst; Rev. 0. Jones, Pentrevoelas; J. Blackwall, Esq.; R. F. Birch, Esq. VAGRANTS. The Clerk of the Peace read a letter which had been addressed to the. chairman, from R. Meredith Richards, Esq., Chairman of the Merionethshire Quarter Sessions, informing this court that the Merioneth quarter sesions have decided. to carry out strictly the provisions of the Vagrant Act with reference to tramps. Mr Richards trusted that the magistrates of Denbighshire would do likewise. If directions were given to the chief constable to bring before the nearest magistrates all vagrants who were found begging, or selling goods without a hawker's license, he was sure the Denbighshire magistrates would ultimately find the same advantage from such a course as had already been found in Merionethshire. The spring season now commencing would bring the usual amount of tramps into North Wales, and if all the North Wales counties would act in concert, much good would result, not only in the dimunition of crime, but after some little time, in the decrease of the rfttes.The Chairman of this court faid that orders had previously been given to the police to carry out the provisions of the Vagrant Act, and Mr D.C.C. Bradshaw and Sergeant Shean affirmed the number of vagrants had decreased in their respective districts. Several magistrates said the number had not decreased in the Denbigh district. Mr Chambres said that since he had put a printed notice on the gate-post, scarcely a vagrant entered his yard. HOLT BRIDGE. I The County Surveyor said the committee appointed to confer as to the necessary repairs for this bridge had not met, a communication having been received from Captain Panton, stating the water was too high for the required inspection at the time the committee agreed to meet. The surveyor urged that this court allow an expenditure of a sum not exceeding F,200 for the necessary repairs, that he might take advantage of the dry season to do the work.-The Chairman said the court should have the report of the committee before them, before they could do anything in the matter. COSTS OF PROSECUTIONS. I The Chairman called the attention of the court to the letter of Mr Henry Crompton, clerk of assize (which will be found in another column), respecting the disallowance of the costs of a magisterial inquiry made by Mr Law, the taxing officer of the treasury, of prosecutions in cases where persons are committed on a coroner's warrant; stating to the coroner that in future every prisoner should be taken before the magistrates to avoid the disallowance. CHARGING FOR CHAIRS AT TOWN HALL, WREXHAM. J In calling over the accounts, the Chairman observed 'I there was an account from Mr Edwin Owen, Wrexham, for 10s. for the loan of chairs for the grand jury at the two last October quarter sessions.-The Chairman thought it was an item which should be disallowed, as the pro- prietors of the hall should find them with chairs, f,15 being paid for two days' occupation of it. The court ordered the payment of the amount, but to accompany it with a complaint that it should not be charged in future. —Mr D.C.C. Bradshaw said they had sent in a bill once j for cleaning.—Mr Main waring I think" there must be a j renewal of my motion. RETIRING POLICE OFFICERS. The court next proceeded to discuss the recommenda- tions for superannuation allowances to three police officers contained in the following REPORT OF THE CHIEF CONSTABLE :— I have the honour to lay before the eourt my general Quarterly Report,'ending the 21st day of March:— INDICTABLE OFFENCES.—Number of crimes committed, 19; per- sons apprehended, 12; discharged, 5; committed for trial 7. Cor- responding quarter last year: Crimes committed, 18; persons ap- prehended, 11; discharged, 2 committed for trial, 9. OFFENCES DETERMINED SUMMARILY.—Number of persons pro- ceeded against, 202; discharged, 38; convicted, 164. Correspond- ing quarter last year: Persons proceeded against, 235 discharged, 19; convieted, 216. PETTY LARCENIES determined under the Criminal Justices' Act. —Number of persons proceeded against, 12; disoharged, 6 con- victed, 6. Corresponding quarter last year: Persons proceeded against, 21; discharged, 2; convicted, 19. VALVE OF PROPERTY STOLEN AND RECOVERED.—Stolen, 1:308 12s.; recovered, R16 17s. 6d; not recovered, .£291 Us. 6d. Correspond- injr quarter last year Stolen, £ 27 12s. 7d. recovered, JE16 11s. 6d.; not recovered, RIO 18s. Id. The foregoing statements show an increase of one in indictable offences, a decrease of 33 in offences determined summarily, and an increase of £ 280 19s. 5d. in the value of property stolen, as com- pared with the corresponding quarter last year. Two hundred and two persons were proceeded against summarily during the quarter, 113 of whom were fined, 3 bound over in re- cognizances, and 47 committed to gaol, as follows Assaults, 4 bastardy, 1; drunkenness, 9 offences against the game laws, 7; malicious injuries, 3; exposing for sale unsound food, 1; deserting family, 3 larceny, 7 vagrancy, 12 total, 47. Nineteen indict- able offences were reported during the quarter, for which 11 persons were apprehended, and 1 for four cases of burglary committed in 186S, 5 were discharged for want of evidence, and 7 committed for trial, for the following offences -Burglarv, 1; feloniously wound- ing, 1; larceny, 3; receiving stolen goods, 1; sheep stealing, 1: total, 7. I beg to recommend that the following officers be superannuated: Superintendent Edward Pugh, 22 years and 8 months' service, age 65 years Inspector William Paterson, 25 vearbl service, age 63 years Sergeant David Davies, 25 years and months' service, age 76 years. I also beg that the court may be pleased to order the jiayment of a gratuity, out of the superannuation fund, to the widow of the late police constable William llooghland, who died re- cently, at Wrexham. The following alterations have been recommended by the Govern- ment Inspector, with regard to the Ruthin lock-up :—The window of the front cell tj be enlarged, iron bedsteads to be provided in place of the wooden ones now in use, and the erection of a small wash-house. The new clothing has been supplied, and the contract completed to my satisfaction. I am happy to report the county in a peaceable and quiet state. Application has been made for a man to be sent to Pensarn dur- ing the summer months and I beg for the direction of the eourt thereon.-I 4m, &c. JOHN PENMAN, CHIEF CONSTABLE. After some discussion on the question, in the course of which it was ascertained that the fund consisted of £ 17,000, and the annual income for interest on that amount, the contributions of the police and other fees, was about 1:115 a year, it was agreed to allow Sergeant Davies the maximum allowance, or two-thirds his present salary. He would therefore receive f42 a year super- annuation allowance. Superintendent Pagh to receive. 970 a year, and Inspector Patterson £ 45. Mention was. made of the drinking habits of some of the officers, and some severe strictures were passed upon their conduct by Mr Mainwaring, who stated that the men who were expected to look after public houses should keep out of them. It was monstrous to have habitual drunkards in the force.—The Chief Constable admitted the evil, but said that it was the case in every force in the kingdom. ALLOWANCE TO THE WIDOW OF P.C. HOUGHLAND. The Court ordered a gratuity of { £ 50 to the. widow of P. C. Houghland, which, on the suggestion of Mr D.C.C. Bradshaw, would be handed over to the care of Dr. Eytoa Jones and Mr Allington Hughes, the treasurers of the fund raised by public subscription to the widow. FILLING THE VACANCIES IN THE FORCE. Mr W. D. W. Griffith gave notice of a motion to be discussed at the next quarter session, to the effect that the police force be arranged according to the old plan, of having two divisions instead of three as at present the chief constable to arrange as to the vacancies in the mean- time.—Mr Brownlow W. Wynne said this was a proper time to mention a subject which he could not understand. Tadge, the police-officer stationed at Abergele, received less money than his predecessor, but did his work as efficiently or more efficient.-It was explained that Mr Shean had been promoted after the death of the Inspector at Abergele. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. Mr D.C.C. Bradshaw recommended that the scales and weights of the Denbigh and Llanrwst districts be sent to Wrexham to be adjusted with his scales and weights, which had just been adjusted in London. Mr Bradshaw remarked that the Act of Parliament specified that the scales should be adjusted every five years, and it would be cheaper for the county to have the scales he named tested now than wait the lapse of time (two years), when they would have to be sent to London. During the last five years zel42 6s. ld. had been received in his dis'rict alone, jE78 12s. for fines, and E66 14s. ld. for fees for adjusting weights. Since his appointment P.424 16s. 2ld. was the total amount re- ceived. THE COUNTY GAOL. A mortgage for 22,000 was ordered to be executed to ebtain fands for the completion of the gaol aHerations. IMPROVEMENTS AT ABERGELE POLICE STATICN. The court ordered an addition of two rooms to the police officer's house, at Abergele. PHOTOGRAPHS OF CRIMINALS. A letter from the Secretary of State was read, requiring under the Habitual Criminals Act, that the photographs of prisoners in custody be forwarded to the Chief of the Prison in London. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. K. Lloyd Williams, Esq., county surveyor, reported as follows Denbigh Town Hall. -The work here is not yet commenced in consequence of the weather, there being frost every night, and as the Denbigh Town Council is responsible for the repairs of the lower part of the hall, I propose to delay beginning the work until after the next quarterly meeting early in May. In the meanwhile I will procure tenders, showing what will be the county's share of the expense, and how much the remainder will cost the borough. Cfr-igyJntiJitm Lock-rep.-I have the pleasure to report to the court the completion of the additions to the above, which have been furnished to my satisfaction, and meet with the approval of the Justices of that Petty Sessional Division. County Gaol, Rutizin.-I may now report the completion of this gaol; the two pumps which supply the whole consumption of water are fitted up and in use, and answer my most sanguine expectations. The wash house is finished, as are also the drying closets, and there is now no reason why the prisoners should not be employed there at once.
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LLANGOLLEN. LOCAL BOARD, THURSDAY, April 7th.—Present* j Brooke Cunliffe, Esq. (chairman), Mr John Thomas, ) Mr Tanquerary, Mr Morgan, Mr R. Griffiths, Mr Mr Baker, Mr S. Paghe, and Mr John Morris. Mr I Richards, clerk, and Mr Hughes, surveyor, were also present. Election of Chairman.-The minutes of the last meet- ing having been read, the board proceeded to elect a chairman for the ensuing year, this being the first meet- ing since the election. Mr Cunliffe was then unani- mously re-elected chairman, and he returned thanks. The New Members.-The Clerk reported the result of the election, the three members elected being Mr John Thomas, Mr Griffiths, and Mr S. Paghe. Each of these gentlemen then made the usual declaration. The Smitlificld.—On the motion of Mr R. Griffiths, seconded by Mr Thomas, it was unanimously agreed to let the Smithfield by contract, and the Clerk was in- structed to make out an estimate and advertise for tenders. The Great Western Railway.-The Chairman read a ) letter from the solicitor to the Great Western Railway 1\ Company complaining of the bad state of the road to the goods station. It stated that nnless measures were taken to at once repair it, the company would be compelled to use force in order to have it done.—The Surveyor said that the road had been repaired, but it could not be kept in repair long, as it was. It wanted entirely repay- ing. It would cost about 240 or JE50 to have it done te last any length of time.—The Clerk said the contractor ought to keep the road in repair, and Mr Thomas agreed with him.—After some discussion it was ageed that Mr Thomas, Mr Baker, and the Chairman should meet to- gether and visit the place yesterday (Friday.) THE COSTS OF THE ELECTION. The Clerk produced his account in connection with the election of members to the board. Mr Thomas moved that the bill stand over until the next meeting. Mr Richards ought not to make such charges as those in the bill. His services were given in his capacity as clerk, and not as a professional man. They were willing to pay, but they were responsible to the rate- payers. (Hear, hear.) He thought that it was their duty to let the bill stand over for a time for considera- tion. It was their duty as representatives of the rate- payers to do so. Outside many scores of questions would be asked about those expenses, as to the reason why they were so heavy. Last year, when Mr Coward withdrew in order to save the expense of an election, the expense of filling up the voting papers amounted to 24. This year it amounted to f,15, being Ell more than the previous year. As a member of the Finance Commitee, he was bound to see that the costs were fair, and he wished to know why it had not been brought before the Finance Committee. He had found that it was better to have an election than to hold public meetings; but they were ( bound to see that the election cost only what was reason- able, fair, and just. He moved that the matter stand over. Mr Baker seconded it. The Clerk objected to its being held over. It was imperative to pass it at once, it being so laid down in the act. C3, Mr Thomas said that the usual way, in fact the only way, in force at that board was that no bill should be paid until it had passed the finance committee. (Hear, hear.) In all good humour, he must say that they would not be dictated to by Mr Richards. He was only their clerk-in fact, their servant. It was their duty to investigate the bill before they paid it, and they would not be doing their duty if they passed it then. The Chairman asked how it was not submitted to the finance committee. The Clerk: The act says it is imperative to bring it before the next board after the election. Besides, the auditor will be here on the 27th of May, and I must have all accounts ready. Mr Griffiths: The act says the board must allow all reasonable charges for conducting the election. With due deference to what Mr Richards says, I think the bill should be submitted to the ifnance committee. The Clerk It is not right to say that this bill must be submitted to the committee. I will not submit it to the committee. Mr Griffiths: The committee only consider the bills. The Clerk: The election upsets one's business for three or four weeks. Mr Tanqueray: I do not think the charges are un- reasonable. I am prepared to consider it now. Mr Richards I should be committing a great crimejby doing the work for nothing. I am bound to attend to the election, and am responsible for everything. These papers (pointing to a large pile on the table) will show the quantity of work to be done. It takes four men to collect the voting papers, as it has to be done in one day. Mr Griffiths: We do not say that the charge is un- reasonable, bnt it is a rule at this board that no bill be taken into consideration at the board meeting. The Clerk: Government conducted the first election, and they sent down a bill for JE103 8s. 8d. without giving any particulars, and they gave us four years to pay it and interest. Mr Baker We were all given to understand as to what tke expense of the election was likely to be. Mr Thomas: We know nothing of it. Last year JJ4 was charged for filling up the voting papers. This year the ex- pense is .£15. There must be something wrong, it does not cost J611 ta distribute and collect the voting papers. If you pay this bill, how can you go and meet the ratepayers and say in answer to their questions as to what you have done that you have passed this bill without considering it. In justice to the ratepayers, of whom we are the representa- tives we cannot do so. The Clerk: I will not submit to a committee. It is your duty to consider the bill now. Mr Thomas: We want the bill to go before the Committee with the other bills, or we shall not be doing our duty to the ratepayers. The Clerk said in large towns a specified sum was given, but elections were there regular events. It was a new thing in Llangollen this year, and their experience would assist them another year. Mr Thomas: We are determined that our next election shall not cost as X20. Mold elections only cost X10. We must make some allowance this time, but the bill ought to stani over until the next meeting. The Chairman Could you not consider it now. Mr Griffiths; We cannot put our minds to it, when we come here to transact other business. Mr Thomas There is another thing. Mr Hughes has made his assessment for the year, and he never calculated for this X20. I propose that if he is short of money that this bill be paid by a special rate. The ordinary rate is made out at Is 9d, and in justice to the ratepayers this bill should be paid by a special rate. I cannot see why Mr i Richards is in such a hurry. Surely he can afford to wait a few days. Another matter I wish also to mention. The voting papers were delivered by young men who said they would be called for in a few days. Now, a few days might mean two or seven days, consequently several parties were unprepared and sent in their papers too late. The Clerk said that the notices posted on the church and chapel doors gave the necessary information. Mr Baker proposed that the bill be paid. Mr Tanquery seconded it.1 Mr Griffiths proposed that a special meeting be held on Monday to consider it. Mr Thomas seconded it, and the former motion was with. drawn. Some other business was then transacted.
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THE TELEGRAPH versus THE SUN.-A despatch from Bombay, dated Cth April, 1.35, reached London at 1 p.m., thus beating the ran by 35 minutes. As a train conveying judges and counsel to Dublin was passing Geashill, on Saturday, some person threw a stone at it. The stone passed through the window near which the Crown counsel sat, but without injuring any one. t The ex-railway king will be enabled, through the kind- ness of his friends, to spend the closing of his life in com- parative affluence. A few days ago a further sum of 7001. was added to the 4,0001. originally converted into an annuity fund, and upwards of GOOL. per annum is now secured to Mr Hudson. A serious fire occurred early on Sunday morning last, at Nottingham. An extensive block of buildings, occupied principally by lace and silk manufacturers, was gutted, and the stock destroyed. The damage is estimated at 30,000 £ but the losses are covered by insurance in several offices. A large number of workpeople will be thrown out of employment.