Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

TO CORRESPONDENTS [ A EESIDEXT AT BA-GOlt.-We have no wish to do an injustice to any one, whether they be private parties or public individuals, and we have certainly no inter- est as you insinuate in upholding police officials or any one else when they have done wrong, but we must protect ourselves. We should be in a very dif- ferent position if you would allow you:- real name to appear to your letters.

THE DEBATE ANI) THE RESUI,T. THE DEBATE AD THE RESULT. THE Chaplaincy question was disposed of at the Hoard of Guardians on Thursday last, by a majo- rity of one, and that one the chairman's vote, which WJ hardly need state was in favour of having a chaplain again. It is due to the Dissen- ters to state that they never sought the position which they have occupied at the Workhouse for the last eighteen months. They were something like the Derby ministry—they had office thrust upon them. They may therefore retire with good orace having gratuitously performed the religious .f' d services of the House at some sacrifice and in- convenience to themselves, at a time when the inmates were likely to be deprived of spiritual ministrations altogether, owing to the dictation and obstinacy of the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph. These duties, too, have been performed with great regularity. For twelve months and more there was only one omission, and that was caused by the sudden death of the late Rev. Enoch Griffiths, whose turn it was to officiate on the day in ques- tion. Lately, from some cause, which we never heard explained, there have been three omissions, two of them occurring on successive Sundays. Hereupon Captain M'Coy, with several other guardians became alarmed for the spiritual wel- fare of the inmates, and intimated their intention of moving for the election of a chaplain. In reply to this some of the guardians maintained that they had a chaplain,—which the chairman charac- terised as splitting straws. Others maintained that, notwithstanding the recent sins of omission, Dissenters had done the work very well—that the most critical theologians amongst the paupers had not made any complaints. While a few, of whom Mr. Parsonage may be taken as the type, viewed the question altogether as a commercial one, arguing that if any one could be found to perform the duties for nothing—the guardians were in duty bound to accept the services of those parties on the ground of economy. There was another party who were in favour of a chaplain, but re- lused to be dictated to or limited in their choice by the Bishop of St. Asaph. It was this feeling mainly which contributed to bring about the change, and it is evident that a period of eighteen months has not entirely efiaced it from the minds of the Guardians. As we stated before, the introduction of Dissen- ting ministers to the Workhouse was more the result of passion than principle. If the Bishop of St. Asaph could at any time have been induced to alter his opinion and sanction the appointment of Mr. Lloyd, of course the services of the Dissenters would have been dispensed with and the religious services would have been performed by a regu- larly appointed chaplain as usual. The Dissenters were not invited because the guardians, or the majority of them, had turned Dissenters, but be- cause they were offended at the Bishop. Per- haps there are not half-a-dozen Dissenters at the Board. Previous to the commencement of the debate on Thursday last a note was handed to the chairman by Mr. Foulkes, of Llay Place. This note was from the Rey. T. R. Lloyd, of Llanfynydd, and in it he resigned all claims to the chaplaincy, and intimated that it was not his intention again to oBer himself in the event of the Board deciding upon electing a chaplain. This was the first intimation the guardians had received in reference to Mr. Lloyd's intentions. Up to then many of the guar- dians had been locking forward to another trial of their strength with the Bishop by again elec- ting Mr. Lloyd to the chaplaincy. Mr. Lloyd's note, therefore, took them by surprise, and com- pletely changed the aspect of the whole affair so far as they were concerned. How and when this change was brought about in Mr. Lloyd's intentions it is not for us to say. But the moment it was made known it was pretty clear what the result would be, as many of the Anti-Bishopites would now go for a chaplain. Yet the discussion was kept up with considerable spirit on both sides, two churchmen-Mr. Chaloner and Mr. Parsonage still warmly contending for no chaplain. Mr. Morris, and Mr. Morgan filled up the list of debaters on that side. The ap- pointment of a chaplain was advocated by Capt. M'Coy, Mr. Edgworth, and the Rev. Mr. Pules- ton. The gallant Captain showed some warmth in his advocacy of the subject, and deplored in very emphatic terms the deplorable spiritual state of the inmates under the present system. Mr. Edgworth was puzzled to understand how there could be such unity and harmony amongst Dissen- ters in the House when they were split up into so many parties out of it. He was also concerned about the variety of views which by the present plan would be brought before the minds of the inmates, especially on the thorny subject of bap- tism. Mr. Puleston looked upon the appointment of a chaplain as the only effectual way of res- toring peace at the Board. Mr. Chaloner, on the other side scarcely handled the subject with his usual skill. Mr. Morgan was cool and dispassion- ate, and, from a dissenting stand point, took a fair view of the subject. Mr. Morris made some decided hits, and showed that there existed as many shades of opinion inside the church on the subject of baptism as were to be met with outside. Mr. Parsonage was for saving the forty pounds. The result of the division was an extraordinary one. When first cast up, there were 19 for having a chaplain, and 20 against having one. The chairman threw in his vote with the minority and balanced matters. He afterwards voted as chair- man, in favour of the chaplaincy, and the question was decided by a majority of one. The divi- sion list will show that there was a strong muster of guardians, very few being absent. An ana- lysis of the list will also show that the majority of the working guardians still voted againt the chaplaincy, and tor the cotinuance of things as they are. The list for the chaplaincy contains the names of all the ex-officios present, as well as the names of several of the guardians who only honour the Board with their presence upon extraordinary occasions. One of the ex-officios has been ex- ceedingly watchful of late, in anticipation, we pre- sume, of his services being required on a division. The honourable gentleman will now be released from his arduous duties as guardian, at any rate until some other important question turns up re- quiring his services.

RELIGION IN INDIA. ON Saturday last a deputation of gentlemen con- nected with various societies carrying on Alission- ary operations in India, waited upon Lord Stanley, as President of the Board of Control, for the purpose of eliciting from his lordship an explana- tion of his views and intentions in reference to the future policy of the Indian Government in relation to Christianity in India. The interview was looked forward to with great interest by all parties, both churchmen and Dissenters, and we think no party will have occasion to be dissatisfied with the result. Lord Stanley, in a few words, told the deputation that in Europe there was a principle which had become known, which had been largely discussed in England, which had been adopted in our colonies—the principle, namely, that a civil government should not interfere with religious opinion, and this, he said, is the principle which seems particularly applicable to India. His lord- ship appeared to have been urged by the mission- ary deputation to explain in what sense government could hold a neutral position in India as far as religion is concerned. His lordship intimated in reply that it was the business of a government to defend life and protect property and that there were certain laws of morality which existed inde- pendently of all theological creeds, and before theologiciil creeds were known, which government was bound to respect and uphold. Throughout Lord Stanley's reply the natives of India will see evidence that there is a govern- ment in England prepared to act upon the prin- ciple of perfect religious equality. His lordship observed that—" There was great difficulty in discussing a question of this kind on general prin- ciples, but what the Government had intended to assert on the subject-and perhaps there were many present who would not dissent from the doctrine was, that the sphere of Government and the sphere of theological belief were absolutely and entirely separate. He was afraid he could hardly say that that was the recognised doctrine of Europe; but it was a doctrine that was making progress in modern Europe; it was a doctrine which prevailed in England at the present day it was a doctrine which had been carried out in the colonial possessions of England; and it was a doc- trine which it seemed to him especially necessary to assert in a country like India. What the Govern- ment meant by "neutrality" in the matter of religion, was neutrality as regarded the action of Government; neutrality as between the theolo- gical tenets of a Christian nation, and the theolo- gical tenets of the natives. They did not mean tv say that in matters of justice as between man and man or in matters in which scientific truth was brought into contrast with ideas praviously exist- ing in the country, they were to sacrifice their own principles and opinions, except so far as pru- dence might dictate." It is plowing to find such liberal and rational sentiments uttered by a leading member of the pre- sent Cabinet. Lord Stanley, we may safely predict, is destined to occupy a leading position in future liberal ministries, and to take an important part in the various questions which are now before the country, and others which may arise, afrectino- the present connection of church and state. Mr Ber- nal Osborne in his speech at Dover the other day held out the hope that we may one day see the present President of the Board of Control Premier of England.

I WiiEXlIAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I Thursday, August 12th, 1858. ) I Present: Captain Panton, R.N., Chairman; Messrs, Poyser, Wrexham-Abbot; Burton, Miner a; Clay. Bangor Atherton, Greslord Wright, Ruabon Cha, loner, Holt; Roberts, Ruabon; Wood, Iluabon; Whaley- Allington Weaver, Shoeklach-Cnureh Roberts, Borras- Ilovah; Beavon, Sutton Roberts, Eyton Lf'wis, Erlas; Edwards, Brymbo, Hughes, Esclusham-Below Ellis, Abenbury-Fawr: Birch, Marehwitl; M'Coy. Acton; Edgworth, Wrexham-Regis; Davies, Marford and Ilose- ley Mauley, Burton Sanderson, Broughton; Duck- worth Abenbury-Fechan; Morgan, Stansty; Rowe, Ruabon; Edwards, Tryddyn; Parsonage, Dutton- Diffeth; Peters, Hope; Morris, Ituabaii Richards, Worthenbury the Rev. J. H. M. Luxmoore, Erthig; Lee, Caeca Dutton Randies, Royton and the Rev. Mr. Puleston,J. II. Foulkes, Esq., J. P. Jones Parry, Esq., ex-officios. TRYDDYN.—The Clerk said he had received the sur- vey of Tryddyn from Mr. Tullis, and stated that it would have to be forwarded to the Poor Law Board for their inspection and approval. THE CIIAPLAI-icy.-The Chairman called upon the Clerk to read the notice of motion given by Captain M'Coy that day fortnight in reference to the election of a chaplain, which was accordingly done. Mr. J. II. Foulkes then put in a note from Mr. Lloyd, which, he observed, would be the means of removing one great obstacle to the election of a chaplain. The note was ac- cordingly read by the Chairman, and was found to be from the Rev. T. R. Lloyd, of Llanfynydd, statin" that he considered it would be wrong again to offer himself a candidate in the event of the Board proceeding to the election of a chaplain. Captain M'Coy then rose and said that in compliance with the notice he had given that day fortnight he should move that a chaplain be elected. He considered it to be one of their first duties as Guardians to look after the spiritual interests of the inmates of the house, and he was astonished at the hardihood of those Guardians who maintained that the question was one of economy. If the poor were to be entrusted to the care of individuals with such views as those, he should say, God help them: for himself, he would not like to be at the tender mercy of any such persons. It had been asserted in some quar- ters that the present system had worked very well but he denied this altogether. He thought it very improper that the children belonging to the Church of England should have their spiritual culture committed to the care of some nine or ten different religious bodies, numbering "4- +1,.1"0. .I. amuugai, Liieui peruaps Anans, Armimans, and he did not know what besides. (Hear.) They were working against their own faith, as well as pursuing a course that must have a most prejudicial effect upon the spiritual interests of the paupers. He would not detain them as the Chairman was anxious to get away to go to a bow- meeting. (Laughter, in which the Chairman joined.) He would, therefore, beg to propose that a chaplain be elected, and that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for one. The proposition was seconded by Mr. Roberts, of E yton. Mr. Chaloner said he was sorry that this vexed ques- tion had been again introduced. (Hear.) It was not long since it had been disposed of at a very full Board by a large majority. But although he felt sorry, he was not surprised, for they would bear in mind that upon a recent occasion he predicted when Mr Edgworth was loading his blunderbuss ecclesiastic it would burst or go off at half cock. Mr. Edgworth I beg to call Mr. Chaloner to order. Mr. Chaloner: I only say that it was my prediction. Mr. Edgworth You will please to do it in respectful terms. Mr. Cbaloner continued. He was a churchman him- self, but he was no bigot. He had often listened to Dig- senters, and been much edified, and he believed the preaching of Dissenters was much more adapted to the capacity of the people of the Workhouse than the preach- ing of ministers of the Church of England. Their ser- mons were extempore and consequently less formal and studied. The present plan, too, had given every satis- faction, and he saw no reason for disturbing it. As to the return of 132 inmates of the house belonging to the Church of England, why it was all moonship ?' of them had never been in church since they were bap- tized, or perhaps attending some funeral. He knew a man and his wife from Holt, who came in Some time ago, who called themselves church people when they came in the house. He had never seen them at church in his life, but he had repeatedly seen them at chapel Amongst these 182 were 95 children, 35 were able bodied women with 22 children, and 39 old and infirm. As to the motive which induced many to call themselves church people, he believed they fancied they would he better done to in the house (cries of oh oh!) The chairman said the speaker was rather travelling out of his course. He trusted there was no one in au- thority there who was actuated by any feeling of the character described. Mr. Chaloner said he did not say there was. He was endeavouring to supply a motive for so many describing themselves as church people who were not so, and he believed he was right. He also opposed the present motion on the broad principle of economy, although Captain M'Coy had thought proper to sneer at advan- cing any such argument. Mr. Chaloner here enumerated the annual increase in what he called the hydro-head- ed monster, the common fund. The annual increase here alone had been nearly £ 4,000. In this period too, that healthy arm of the union, Malpas, had been taken from us. In the face of such an increase of their expendi- ture he did not feel justified in voting for any ad- ditional burdens. He, therefore, moved that Captain M'Coy's motion would be adjourned sine die. Mr. Morgan rose to second the amendment. He was induced to do so from a principle of fair play, as well as some other motives. It was only about eighteen mouths ago that the present plan was adopted almost unanimously. At that time a chaplain had been elected, the Bishop refused to sanction the appointment, and the Poor Law Board also put their veto upon the election. In that dilemma the Dissenters were appealed to they took upon themselves the duties, and with the exception of some four Sundays Divine Service had been regularly performed to the satisfaction of every one. Under the circumstances he thought it very unfair that they should be called upon at the beck of Captain M'Coy and some others, to alter such a satisfactory state of things. It was both unfair and ungrateful towards Dissenters, who had performed the duties at a time when they must otherwise have remained altogether undone. Churchmen were not excluded by the present arrangement, they were as much at liberty to come as ever, and Dissenters would be very glad to co-operate and take part with them. As to the statistics which had been laid before them lie believed they were fallacious altogether, and calculated to mislead. If they looked a little beneath the surface they would come to a different result. He begged very cordially to second Mr. Cha- loner's amendment. Mr. Edgworth said that having been alluded to in the course of the discussion, he felt bound to say a word or two in explanation, and he felt desirous of doing so in the most temperate and amicable manner possible. After a remark or two explanatory of what had been adverted to by Mr. Chaloner, Mr. Edgworth said he was not going to say one word against Dissenters. They were quite deserving of all the praise which had been bestowed upon them for performing the religious service of the Workhouse gratuitously for so long a period. Buthe was ata loss to understand why paupers virtuously imprisoned should become the bond of union for the various Dis- senting bodies in theneighboulhood. Why, when Dissen- ters had so many different chapels outside for enunciating their different views they should come there and compel the inmates to listen to their separate and distinct doctrines. Such a system must have a confusing and injurious effect upon the children, who would one day be taught one doctrine, and another day another. If he remembered aright, when the schoolmaster was elected, one of the questions sent down by the Poor Law Board was, whether he was prepared to teach the children the Church Catechism, assuming thereby that the children, or the greater portion of them, belonged to the Church of England. What then would be the effect upon the minds of these children of learning nine or ten different doctrines from nine or ten different men,—Baptists, Independents, Primitive Methodists, and the other dif- ferent denominations who had been in the habit of coming there. They would be taught one Sunday that baptism was a very important ordinance, and essential to salvation another Sunday they would be taught that it was improper to baptize infants, and that godfathers and godmothers were all a farce. They deemed it their duty to teach these distinct doctrines out of doors, and he presumed they would feel equally bound to do the same within the walls of the Workhouse. The contra- dictory doctrines which must necessarily be brought before the minds of the inmates by the system they had been lately pursuing could not but have perplexing and, perhaps, n,urious effect. There was full power given by haps, Poor Law Board for the master to send for any minister that the inmates might desire. He was sorry to find the plea of economy imported into the debate, which was only done to give a colour to the question which did not belong to it. He had great pleasure in supporting Captain M'Coy's motion. Mr. Parsonage said he should like to make a remark or two with regard to the subject on hand. He was the first who proposed, about 20 years ago, before that house was built, that they should have a chaplain. But things were very different then to what they are now. In 1838, their expenditure was only £ 3,310 lis. 6d. By their last statement he saw it was X9,487 17s. 6d., and was still increasing. The Dis- senters on the whole had done the work well, they had only missed some two or three Sundays, and while they were willing to do it for nothing, he did not see why they should make any change, particularly when their expenditure was so enormous. The Rev. Mr. Puleston said he was sorry to find Mr. Chaloner opposing the appointment of a chaplain on the ground of economy, particularly when t'le paltry sum of zC40 was involved in a matter which concerned the spiritual interest of hundred.. But, lie (ad not believe that this was the real ground of t'iv. opposition. There were many of the guardians who wera ftill a little sore at tho treatment they received when Mr. Llnyil was elected (hear) and he did n )t know hut what the feel- ing was a commendable one, for Englishmen did not like to be beaten—none of them liked it individually under any circumstances. Pome one had said -he be- lieved it was Xapoleoll-that Englishmen tlid not kno'' when they were beaten. Rut now there was a fair op- portunity of burying all ill feeling which had existed for some time, by Mr. Lloyd withdrawing from the con- test. He thought it would be for the woif.uv of the in- mates and the peace of the Board that ilrjy shouUl KIIOW the feelings to subside by uniting in the flection of a chaplain. Mr. Morris said he thought it was very desirable to de- termine upon what grounds they intended to act in coming to a decision as t.. whether they would elect a i;h;>|>l;un or not. Some of them were f ir settling it on the grounds of economy but he thought they ought to take a higher view of the question than bok upon it nr. rely as a mat- tor of pounds, shillingi and pence. So far as the result of the religious statistics of the House went,-16 dis- senters, and 182 belonging to the Church of England, he thought it was highly creditable to the Dissenters, particularly when they considered that in this Union there were three chapels for every church, and six times as many attendants. From the various dissenting bodies —most of them working men who contribute 1 out of their scanty incomes to the support of their different places of worship, only sixteen were to be found in the Workhouse. On the other hand, while there were 180 who were compelled to seek their daily bread within those walls-those 180 being specially claimed as members of the Church of England, it was a disgrace to the clergy- men of that church that they could leave so many of their flock for so long a period without that spiritual sustenance which it was their duty to administer to tlcm. He felt at a loss how to express his own feelings on the matter. To talk of the good that Dissenters had done in the Principality was almost an insult to them, fur it was as clear as the sun at noon-day. (Hear.) In the course of the debate reference had been made by his friend Mr. Edgworth to the various conflicting doctrines which would bj brought before the inmates by so many different preachers attending. Now he should like to know who was to determine or fix any standard of doc- tine. They were about giving up a certainty for an un- certainty. Nothing had been said against the ministra- tion of the Dissenters. They did not know what doc- trines they might have next forced upon them. How were they to guard against that. Were they to have the candidates present and put them through a theolo- gical examination: if so what was to be the text-book ? Would they select the prayer-book ? That, perhaps, might he altered next session of Parliament. They would then have to give up the prayer-book and give up their candidate with it. With these difficulties before them, and there being no direct complaint against the Dissenting ministrations he could not agree to Captain M'Coy's motion. Mr. Edgworth said he merely meant the subject of baptism when he alluded to different doctrines being taught. Mr. Morris observed that there existed great diversity of opinion amongst clergymen of the church of England on the subject ot baptism. Upon the question being put to the vote there were 19 for Captain M'c Coy's motion, and 20 for Mr. Chaloner's whereupon the chairman voted and made the numbers even. The chairman then gave the casting vote for the original motion in favour of a chaplain. The fol- lowing were the names of those who voted. For a chaplain, Edgworth, Wrexham ltegis Roberts, Eyton; Lewis, Erlas; Weaver, Erbistock; Ellis, Abenbury Fawr; Hughes, Esclusham Below; Randles, Royton; Puleston, Ex-officio: Manley, Burton; Whaley, Allington; M'Coy, Acton; Burton, Minera; Edwards, Brymbo; T. Parry Jones Parry, ex-officio; Atherton, Gresford Roberts, Ruabon Wood, Ruabon Foulkes, Ex-officio; Luxmoore, Erthig; Panton, Ex- officio. Against,-Parry, Hope; Poyser, Wrexham Abbot; Roberts, Borras Hovah; Beavan, Sutton; Morgan, Stansty; Edwards, Tryddyn; Clay, Bangor; Peters, hope; Parsonage, Dutton Diffeth; Chaloner, Holt; Richards, Worthenbury; Rowe, Ruabon; Morris Ruabon; Duckworth, Abenbury Fawr; Lee, Caeca Dutton; Sanderson, Broughton Davies, Marford and Hoseley Weaver, Shochlach Oviatt; Birch, Marchwi el Wright, Ruabon. Divine Seryice was preached on Sunday last by Mr. Bott.

CHEAP EXCURSIONS. To the Editor of the Denbighshire Advertiser. Sir,—I am a working man and very fond of a holidday occasionally, and I have been looking out for the chea p train which it was said was to go to Bangor. Can you tell me and my fellow workmen whether it is to go or not, or whether it is true that the Holyhead Railway Company charged too much for their line, and thereby stopped the trip ? If they did charge too much, I am very glad that the managing committee would not submit to be imposed upon by the monopolists. But, sir, I and my fellow workmen very much wish for a little recreation, and desire to have an excursion somewhere if we cannot have one to Bangor, Could not one be got up to go to Liverpool, and to have a sail from there around the Light ship, or to Llandudno and back ? Should a trip be got up I promise to do ail I can to persuade as many to go with it as possible,—that is, if they do not put it off till short days come. Could you not prevail on the Wesleyan Reformers to get up a trip this year as they did the last two years? I know they can do it with success if they choose. Yours, &c., A WORKING MAN. I

,n. FORESTERS' PIC-NIC IN CEFN PARK. I ? ?, I ? 11 The anniversary 01 me Ancient uruer ot roresters, I Court Tradesmen, took place yesterday in Cefn Park, where a pic-nic was held, succeeded by a dance. This is the second year for this court to celebrate its anniversary in this way, the members having formerly been in the habit of dining together at Host Lovatt's, Old Swan Inn. When preparing for the anniversary of 1857, it occurred to many of the members that it would be more in conson- ance with the name of Foresters to have their annual treat under the greenwood shady tree. After some discussion, in which some of the members very hotly protested against being stowed up in a hot room on a hot day in August, it was agreed to ask Sir Roger Palmer permission to hold a pic-nic in Cefn Park. The request was readily granted, and the pic-nic proved a great success. Encouraged by the success of 1857 the court resolved upon repeating it in 1858, with additious and improvements. Accordingly an omnibus was engaged from Chester to run at certain intervals from Wrexham to the scene of the fes tivities in Cefn Park. The omnibus went through the town inttie in )st daitliu, style, reminding us in some degree of the good old coaching days before the innovation of railways, having a coachman equipped in the true coachee style, and a guard with a red coat blowing a horn with all his might. This mode of conveyance was in demand chiefly by the fair sex, and was well loaded with criuoline during every journey. A spacious tent was erected on the ground immedia- tely adjoining the ornamental water, and a cold collation provided therein by Host Lovatt, of the Old Swan Inn. The collation was of the most choice and varied charac- ter and embraced everything in season, which was adapted to the situation and occasion. The chair was occupied by C. R. Glascodine, who, after the conclu- sion of the repast, gave the ususl loyal toasts of The Queen," "Prince Albert, &c. in most appropriate terms. These were followed by the Health of Sir Roger Palmer." which was received with loud cheers, the chairman enlarging in eloquent terms upon the kindness and generosity of Sir Roger Palmer in thus al- lowing them the use of his magnificent grounds to enjoy themselves with their wives and sweetheaits. The chairman was supported on his right by P.C.R. Rowland and on his left by P.C.R. Fleetcroft; and amongst th company were a number of respectable individuals be sides the members of the court. About five o'clock the fair sex began to arrive on the ground, and the band of the Denbighshire Yeo- manry Cavalry commenced the more interesting pro- ceedings of the evening by a Contre Danse," fol- lowed by a quadrille and a dozen other appropriate pieces, all of which were performed in a very credit- able style. The dancing was just commencing when we left, but on our way home we met numerous groups of gaily dressed ladies on their way to the scene. We are glad to state that the Foresters in "Wrexham are in a very prosperous state-as is indicated by their increasing numbers and accumulating funds.

TRIAL OF A REAPING MACHINE.—On Wednesday last, Mr. R. W. Johnson, of the Wynnstay Arms, had at work on his farm at Esless, a reaping machine, manu- factured by Messrs Wood and Co. Mr. Johnson has not yet been able to satisfy us as to the resuls, and is, there- fore, not prepared to give an opinion as to the relative merits of machine reaping as compared with manual labour. LADY WYXN'S TESTIMONIAL.—We understand that the committee are to meet on Monday to appoint a day for closing the subscription. Persons who have not already done so should send in their sheets to the trea- surer, T. T. Griffith, Esq., Wrexham. THE FAIR.—This fair, which was held on Saturday last, but was indifferently attended. The show of stock of all kinds was but moderate, the sale of which was slow, prices having a decided downward tendency. Show of horses small, with but few good animals for sale. Pigs were plentiful, and cheaper than ever known, in fact not being half the value they were a few months ago. YEOVTL.—There is now on view, for a few days at Messrs. Custard and Wippell's library, Yeovil, a water colour painting of Long Sutton Church, Somerset, which has been executed by Mr. H. M. Custard, jun., for the inhabitants of that parish, who are about to pre- sent it to the Rev. James Clarke Robert-.a, M.A., late curate of Long Sutton, in token of their esteem. The rev. gentleman is now minister of the recently con- secrated church of St. Mark, Wrexham.—The Sherborne Journal, Aug. 12, 1858." PROFESSOR RABEY IN WREXHAM.—We are glad to find that Wrexham is not far behind other towns in appreciating the merits of worthy individuals, and our respected townsman, R. W. Johnson, Esq., has set an ex- ample for others to copy. Yesterday we saw him going through High-street and Town-hill with a fine young colt following him as docile as a dog, not seeming in the least alarmed at either the bustle of men or carts by the way. There was a little confusion among some carts but the colt faithfully followed his master without shewing any signs of fear.

BOROUOII MAGISTRATES' COURT. ] MONDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1858.-13cfore Thomas Edgworth, Esq.. Mayor, T. T. Griffith, Esq., Alderman Williams, and Captiin '%['Coy. TOTTLE-STBKET AGAIN.—Marah M'Gra, Ann Lee, and Patrick Lee, were severally summoned for taking put in a Ttittle-street fipht on Monday, the 2nd inst. The charges were brought bv P.C. Johnson and P.C. Wills. The row took place about half-past seven o'clock in the afternoon of the day in question. The police were sent for, and thev came and quelled the riot. Shortly afterwards a renewal of the hostilities took place, and the police were sent for again. P.C. Johnson took Patrick Lee in custodr, and in doing so was sadly be- laboured by the t.vo women summone l, and some others in the crowd, the result being that l'iterick Lee was rescued from custody. The various defendants were bound over to keep the peace for six months, with the exception of Marah M'Gra, who promised to appear next Monday and bring her son-in-law as hail. Ji'iNulty on being applied to in coutt snid lie would not become bail foJr niiv v.-om.in. Patrick Lee had also to become bail 1< Ins wife in a case which had been heard on the pre- vious Monday. A BRANCH OF TIIE ABOVE.—Mary Salisbury was summoned by P.C. Mills tor fighting with a man named M'Dunnugh on the same day as the above. Defendant said M'Dunnugh strucc her twice before she began to act on the defensive. M' Dunnugh had been summoned to attend, but for some reason had declined being present. The case was therefore adjourned. In the meantime M'Dunnugh will be favoured with a more pressing in- vitation. THE VICTORIA VAULTS.—Mr. Mason, of the Victoria Vaults, was summoned for permitting drunkenness in his house and allowing bad characters to assemble there. Inspector Lamb stated that on Sunday night, the 1st inst, at ten minutes to eleven o'clock he found fourteen or fifteen men and four prostitutes in the Victoria Vaults. Many of the men were drunk. He spoke to Mr. Mason about his house being dis orderly; who turned on his heel and made no reply. He had cautioned him several times before. Two of the prostitutes had been committed to gaol since for robbing a garden. Mary Salisbury was a third. I] ason said he denied the drunkenness. Lamb had once brought a chage against him for having a baga- telle board, and being foiled in this he had watched the house very narrowly ever since to try to get a case against him. The police had even been at the back door listening. P.C. M' Allen corroborated Inspector Lamb's statement. Two of the women, he stated, were on men's knees, the men having their arms around their waists. A photographer who lodges at the Victoria Vaults was called by the defendant. He stated that there was no disturbance at the time in question, any more than might be expected from the large number of persons assembled. There was no noise beyond what was consistent with business and the lowness of the neighbourhood. Cross- examined by Inspector Lamb: Was not in the tap-room when the police came in. Of course they admitted pro- stitutes the same as they did at every other house in town. They went in and out of the Nag's Head, and that was considered a respectable house. Dismissed. POOR RATES.—Joseph Oliver was summoned by Mr. Richard Clarke, assistant overseer, for the non-payment of his poor-rate of zCl 13s 9d. Mr. Clarke said he had served the summons upon the defendant in Liverpool. BOROUGH POLICE COURT, AUGUST 10TH, 1858.- Before Captain M'Coy. Harriet Davies, evidently an old stager, with a pack upon her back and barefoot, was brought up charged with being drunk and disorderly about 2 o'clock that (Tuesday) morning. P.C. Linsey stated that about 2 o'clock that morning he was on duty on the Town Hill when Harriet came up to him, and in no polite terms demanded to be accommodated with lodgings, or as a consequence some windows must be smashed. Harriet had evidently been partaking of some refreshments, as in the officer's estimation she appeared to be abundantly refreshed, and valiant in the extreme. Whether from fear of having to call in the assistance of a glazier, or through politeness, or both, the officer, whose country is proverbial for gallantry to the fair sex, thought it prudent to accommodate Harriet upon this occasion, and she was straightway marched to the Stone Jug," for the purpose of becoming better acquainted in the morning and knowing more of Harriett's history. Upon being called upon the prisoner scornfully denied the imputation of drunkenness, and was proceeding at rail way speed to unfold a tale, when the gallant Capttin complimented Harriet upon her powers of speech, and appeared to have heard sufficient; but emphatically in- formed Harriet if she did not make herself scarce the consequences would be serious-perhaps fourteen days in college. Harriet took the hint and curtseyed herself out of the room.

MEETINGS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL. SPECIAL MEETING. Two meetings of the Town Council were held on Wed- nesday last, the first took place at half-past ten, and was called for the purpose of amending the amended bye- law, No. 57, by inserting the word "publicly" in the 3rd, 4th and Gth paragraphs of such bye-law. In the absence of the Mayor the chair was taken by Alderman Clark. The word publicly" was added as required, and the laws were resealed and signed by the chairman. QUARTERLY MEETING. I The usual Uuarterly meeting was held at 11 o'clock. Present—Thomas Edgworth, Esq., Mayor, Aldermen Painter, Williams, Rowland, and Clark. Councillors Clark, M. Jones, J. P. Hughes, Rogers, C. Hughes, Griffith, Bayley and Taylor. A letter of apology was read from Councillor D. Jones. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—The Town Clerk reported that a Finance Committee had been held on the 9th inst, when a letter was read from Mr. Rowe peremptorily de- manding payment of his bill, and declining to make any inquiries in reference to the map,. It was stated by the Town Clerk that one of the maps was filed in the Government officc, ai-u the other was probably amongst Major Warburton's papers, and would be very difficult to procure, it was therefore resolved to pay Mr. Rowe's bill. The Town Clerk reported that two tenders had been received for furnishing the Magistrates' and In- spectors' rooms-one from Mr. Owen, X16 5s., and one from Mr. Lloyd, X15 2s. A contract had been entered into with Mr. Lloyd. Three tenders had been received for printing 1,000 copies of the bye-laws, Mr. Potter's being the lowest had been accepted. It was agreed to enlarge the platform of the witness box in the Sessions cham- ber. Alderman Painter thought it would be very de- sirable to have the bye-laws printed in the form of broadsheets, and as they cuuld have them done at a smaller cost now that the others are in hand it would be well to decide. The Mayor concurred with Alderman Painter. Unless they had them done in that form m.,ny, perhaps would plead that they had never seen them. Several members thought they would be useless in the sheet form in the type they were ordered to be printed —no one could read them when hung up. The Mayor observed that, perhaps, the two papers would undertake to publish them to fill up, now that there was not much stirring, (laughter.) Mr. Bayley said one paper had commenced publishing them in the form of leaders. Alderman Painter then proposed that the bye-laws be printed in the form of broadsheets the cost not to ex- ceed zC2. Upon being put to the meeting four hands were held up for it and six against it. The proceedings of the Finance Committee were then confirmed, Alder- man Rowland proposing and Mr. Taylor seconding, that Mr. Rowe's bill be allowed. NUISANCE REMOVAL Co.NimirrEE.-A meeting of the Nuisance Removal Committee was held on the 9th inst., The Inspector reports that a nuisance caused by some privies of Mr Joseph Price remained unabated. It was re- commended that the Inspector should see Mr. Price be- fore any further steps were taken. The nuisance in Miss Fennemore's yard had been removed. Nothing had been done with the nuisance in York-street but no further complaint had been made by Mr. Richard Jones. The nuisance in the Welsh Entry still continued, and Mr. Boffy had refused to allow the drain to be opened. It was resolved that proceedings should be taken against Mr. Boffy and Mrs. Evans, of Manchester. Mr. M. Jones said he thought Mr. Price's nuisance had been remedied. RECEXT ACTS.-At the suggestion of the Mayor the Town Clerk was instructed to procure copies of the "Local Government Act," and the Board of Health Act" passed last session. STREET NUISANCEs.-Ir. C. Hughes wished to know who was to put into execution those portions of the bye- laws which relate to the clearing of the streets. There were persons who laid down potatoes in front of their shop regularly. The Mayor said that he or any one else could lay a complaint. The Town Clerk observed that th, e would be a surveyor appointed at the next meeting. THE QUARTER SESSIONS.—Mr. Rowland wished to know from the Mayor whether anything was doing to prepare the Town 11 all for the Quarter Sessions. The Mayor replied that he knew nothing of the matter him- self, but he had seen Captain Panton who told him that everything that was necessary for the comfort and con- venience of those attending would be done. Mr. Pen- son had contemplated doing something more than had been decided upon, which would be best explained by Alderman Painter. Alderman Paintr said Mr. Penson intended having two additional rooms, one at the top of the stairs and another through the clerk's soom, now oc- cupied by them (Messrs. Overton, Painter, and Co.) That was the plan which was before the Quarter Sessions.

I DENBIGH. I INCORPORATED OcrETY FOIt THE 1'ROPAGATION OF THE GosrEii ix FOREIGN PARTS.—On Friday, the 6th inst., a meeting in connection with this -,ociety was held in the County Hall, at Denbigh. T. Mainwaring, Esq., M.P., presided. The list of speakers included the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Oxford; Col. H. W. Wynne, M. P., Brownlow W. Wynne, Esq., J. D., Wynne, jun., ^sq., (Coed Coch) and J. J. Ffoulkes Esq., High toiierill. The haa was crowded with a large and fashionable attendance, including the principal families of the county. The collection amounted to £a3 13s. 6.1. On the following day (Saturday) a similar meeting for the above object was held at Rhyl, preced- cd by a service in the parish church. The Bishop of St. Asaph presided over the meeting; and the speakers were the Lord Bishop of Oxford; Townshend Main- waring, Esq., M.P., W. S. Conway, Esq., J. Sissons, Esq., and Archdeacon Clive. The collections after the sermon in the morning and the meeting in the afternoon amounted to E32 Os. 4bd. OSWESTRY. I STEAM THRASHING MACHINE.On Wednesday last, August fair day, a novel spectacle was witnessed on the Bailey Head, in the shape of one of the steam thrash- ing machines lately exhibited at be Chester show. The machine in question was manufactured by Messrs. Ellis, of Oswestry, and was greatly admired at Chester for its compactness and utility. The engine accompanying it was entered for trial at the meeting, but shared the fate of several others of the first-class makers, in consequence of non-compliance with the society's rules In the case of Ellis's engine the reason for rejection was very trif- ling—the rules enacted that the pipes in the boiler should be 21 inches in diameter, and when the guage was applied it w as found that it would not enter some of the tubes but had the examination of the machinery been less hasty, the judges would have found that the required diameter was wanting only at the en- trance of the tubes, where they had been rivetted, and that they were otherwise of the proper dimen- sions all through. But so many were the engines en- tered for trial that the adjudicators were only too glad to get any excuse to save time, and Messrs. Ellis were unfortunate enough to be thus thrown out by the merest accident. On Wednesday, as we have said, this engine was exhibited on the Bailey Head, and the machinery set in motion, and we hear from competent judges that all were satisfied with the trial. The workmanship is exceedingly elegant, and the engine is really a light, durable, and economical one; simple in construction, and easily comprehended and managed." We are glad to hear that Messrs. Ellis have been favoured with seve- ral orders for their machines, and it speaks well for them to know that three have been sent to farmers within five miles of one another.-Oswestry Advertiser. Si. MARTINS. CHARGE OF THEFT.—Robert Davies, a young man employed as carrier by Mr. Hughes, of Escob Mill, was apprehended on Thursday week, on the charge of steal- ing 231bs. of wheat, the property of his master. At the Magistrates' Office, in Oswestry, on Friday, before Ma- jor Lovett, P.C. George .Richards deposed that on the previous day he was passing by Escob Mill when Mr. Hughes called him in and said one of his men had been stealing wheat. The policeman found the suspected party locked up in a room where Mr. Hughes had con- fined him, and on apprehending him he confessed that he had taken the wheat and also owned to having taken a quantity, for which he received 9d. on a former OC. casion. Davies was remanded until Thursday. TO HOLT, I Tl Tk » A ..mm j* OOT XVACE.—A loot race took place at xiarnhill, on Tuesday last, between Mr. Edwards, of Holt, (known a Col. Edwards) and Mr. Joshua Duttoo, of Aldersey I The distance run was ten roods. Mr. Dutton having the misfortune to stumble, Mr. Edwards won the race. Both aie said to be about 80 years of age. FARNDON. CATTLE DisEAsE.-A meeting of farmers of Farndon and the adjoining townships was held at the Nag's Head Inn, Farndon, on the 5th inst., for the purpose of form- ing a club as an insurance against the ravages of the disease pleuro-pneumonia, which has lately made sad havoc in that locality. Another meeting is fixed for the 1st of September. I rn u RHOSLLANECHRUGOG. THE JNORTH BRITON'S OFFSPRING LODGE of the New United Order of Odd-Fellows met to celebrate their anniversary on Monday last at the White Horse Inn, Rhos. The members met at their lodge room at twelve o'clock, and started at half-past 12 in procession headed by their splendid new banner and the Royal Denbigh band to the Rhos church, where they listened to a beau- tiful sermon preached by the Rev. P. M. Richards. After returning from church they paraded the principal street, in the growing and thickly populated village of the Rhos, and onward to that picturesque mansion, Llaner- chrugog Hall, where the band played some of their favoured airs, to the great delight of all present. Mrs. Henry Jones and Miss Jones were so delighted with the I band that they presented them with 10s. After the band had played Wait for the waggon," the members sing- ing the chorus, they returned to the White Horse, where there was a bountiful dinner awaiting them, provided by the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Owen. Atter dinner the juvenile members and the fair sex of the neighbour- hood danced on the green adjoining the Talbot. Mr. E. Edwards, secretary, presided over the evening meeting. After the usual loyal toasts had been given, Mr. Edwards deli vered in Welsh an excellent address on the princi- ples of Oddfellowship. Some beautiful songs were sung by Mr. D. Owen, and by Matthew Jones, of his own com j posing, and the president sung that famous old Welsh song, Dolly," by the late Blackwell. A merrier meet- ing never was held by the above lodge. LOYAL ANCIENT BRITON'S LODGE.-The anniversary of the above lodge took place at the King's Head Inn, Rhos, on Saturday last. The members assembled about noon, and headed by the excellent band of the Royal Denbigh Rifles, proceeded to church, where an appro- priate discourse was preached by the Rev. R. M. Rich- ards. They afterwards paraded the principal parts of the Rhos, then proceeded to the King's Head, where a sub- stantial dinner awaited their arrival, prepared in the best style of Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, The lodge numbers 138 members. RIIOSYIIIEDRE. UNION AYOXG CHRISTIANS.—On Sunday last, the several religious denominations of this district held the last of the series of open air services for this season, in a field belonging to Mrs. Evans, of Rhosymedre. The day was fine and divine service was held morning and afternoon. The following denominations were represen. ted, viz,—Primitive Methodists, Calvinistic Methodists, Wesleyan Methodists, Independents, and the United Methodist Freo Church. Both Welsh and English were upon the same ground. The friends met in the Primi- tive Methodist Chapel, Rhosymedre, at nine o'clock in the morning, and after spending an hour in prayer to Almighty God to crown the efforts of the day with suc- cess, they sung through the village to the field. The congregation was numerous and respectable. The ser- vice commenced at ten o'clock by singing a hymn, after:which prayer was offered up by Mr. J. Adams, of Acre House, who conducted the service. The following ministers officiated, viz-the Rev. W. Mackermy of the (U.M.F. C.) in English, Mr. J. Hughes, in Welsh, and the ltev. H. Newman, (P.M.) in English. The meeting closed at half past twelve o'clock. At two o'clock they re-assembled. The congregation was large, (nearly double that in the morning.) The service was conduc- ted by Mr. R. Harrison, of Rhosymedre. Mr. W. Taylor, (C.M.), in Welsh offered up prayer; Rev. J. H. Symond, (C.M.,) preached in Welsh, and the Rev. G. Hughes, (W.M.,) in English. A gracious and divine influence attended the word, and we trust that some lasting good has been effected by these special efforts to benefit the neighbourhood. Behold how good and plea- sant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.From a Correspondent. RUABON CEMETERY. I We last week reported the proceedings of a vestry held at Ruabon for the purpose of confirming the proceed- ings of the Burial Board. The following is a copy of the report of Mr. Penson upon the respective merits of the two pieces of ground, to which allusion was made at the meeting. MR. PENSON'S REPORT. I Gentlemen,—" I beg to report to you that I have exa- mined two sites for your proposed Cemetery, one which is now in wheat, and marked 218 in the parish map, bounded on the South side by the G. W. Railway, which I will call, for distinction, site A. The other, a sloping grass piece adjoining, marked 219 in the parish map, and which I call site B. This latter site I consider inferior to site A., and it has several weighty, and I fear insuperable objections. I find the incline of the surface in portions of it so deep as to render it difficult to make it available for burials, if not impossible. I also find that the bank generally shews evidence of a succession of land slips. I also find that on its lowest side, it is bounded by a stream which flows through the town of Ruabon, and which is used by the inhabitants for general purposes. The entire drain- age of this site must inevitably find its way into this stream, and poison the waters thereof; this latter cir- cumstance alone appears to me a serious obstacle to the adoption of site B. The Home Office, in their instruc- tions to Burial Boards, particularly guard them against selecting a site with such a contingency. This site would be also far more costly to lay out both as regards its fences and approaches. With regard to site A., I beg to report that it possesses facilities for the purpose youre- quire at a moderate outlay; it has also a peculiar and valuable advantage of being well drained, by being situ- ated at the top of a deep cutting of the Great Western Railway. I have not been able to make trial-holes im- mediately in the area proposed to be occupied by your Cemetery, (as the crop is uncut) but the nature of the stratification in the cutting, shews a stiff loamy soil suffi- ciently porous and suitable for the purposes of a Ceme- tery." July 31st, 1858. THOMAS M. PENSON. BRYMBO. I ANCIENT lSRITONS LODGE OF ODD-FELLOWS. The members of this Lodge held their anniversary on Friday, the 6th inst., at the Queen's Head, Brymbo, where they assembled about noon, and preceded by the Brymbu band, walked in procession f> Brymbo church, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Jones, incumbent of the place. After service, the members returned to the Queen's Head, where a first-rate dinner was prepared by the worthy hostess, Mrs. Evans. A very pleasant evening was spent, enlivened by a number of choice and popular airs by the band. rL STANSTY. I r\ — l VJWERSYLLT SCHOOLS. -Mr. Irvin, of Stansty Hall, yesterday gave his usual annual treat to the children of the Gwersyilt national schools, on his beautiful grounds at Stansty Hall. The Poolmouth band was engaged for he occasion, and headed the procession from the schools Lo the grounds, and played a number of lively airs, both tefore and after tea. The currant bread was autroliei by Mr. Steyensi of Hope-street, i RUTHIN. _t:n nt I ? -f I BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—rne lorimgunj this Board was held on Saturday last, James Maui ice, Esq, chairman, and the Rev. J. Griffiths, vice-chairman. The minutes of the last Board were read and confirmed, and a communication was received from the Poor Law Board instructing the Guardians how to act in a case of proposed emigration to Canada of a pauper family belonging to the parish of Llanrhydd. A letter from Mr. Barnwell to the master of the Union house having been laid before the Board, calling attention to the case of Edward Jones, of the Crispin yard,—resolved that the case of Edward Jones, tailor, having been this day re-investigated, the Guardians see no reason to alter their former decision, aud therefore direct that the House be offered to him, as a test of his ability to support himself, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. Barnwell. Relieving officer, District No. 1, said that he had also recently received a letter from Mr. Barnwell, calling his attention to a man named Bnrke, whose wife is in the receipt of relief. Mr. Barnwell staled in his letter that Burke was a sober man. Several of the Guardians observed that such was not their opiuion of Burke, for thev had repeatedly seen him dmok. The chairman said that it was of great importance that the re. lieving officers possessed correct information in matters of this kind. Inmates 76-1 less than last Board. Balance in hand of the treasurer due to the Union, X455 7s 5d. Out relief, District No. 1, £100 6d; District No. 2, JB103 14s, for the last fortnight.

TOURISTS IN NORTH WALES.—The delightful scenery of North Wales has this summer attracted perhaps a larger number of visitors in quest of the picturesque than has been kaown for many years past. Llandudno sets forth that its visiting population numbers about 3,000, and Rhyl, on the same coast, has drawn to its at- tractions fully that number, so that with the fixed popu- lation there, some seven or eight thousand people are disporting themselves, in this place, which within the remembrance of the oldest inhabitant" was nothing better than a poor fishing station. Both these towns are situated on the Chester and Holyhead Railway, and derive theircreationandimprovementfromthat line. The branch railway from Conway to Llandudno, a distance of five miles, will be opened this week, and in a month hence the railway from Rhyl, branching from the Ches- ter and Holyhead line, to the ancient town of Denbigh, passing through the.famed Vale of Clwyd, and near to the cathedral town of St. Asaph, will also be opened for passenger and goods traffic. It is intended that this line shall be carried forward through the Clwydian Vale to Ruthin, and thence to Corwen, Llangollen, and to the Llangollen-road Station on the Shrewsbury and Chester section of the Great Western Line, thus throwing open a portion of the Principality abounding in scenic beauty and historical interest. The other well-known towns of North Wales are peopled with crowds of visitois. Bangor, Carnarvon, Beaumaris, and round about Snow- don are daily attracting visitors from all parts of the kingdom. There have been circulated in many districts of England, in former seasons, reports of high charges and mean accommodation in some parts of the Princi- pality. We trust the present season will prove that such reports, if true, cannot now apply to the hosts and hostesses of North Wales.

LATEST MARKETS. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET.—August 13th. « « .1 1 T. J At our market this day tnere was a flienaer attendance with a slow retail trade in wheat, at about Tuesday's currency. Oats were more difficult to move. Barley and peas were the turn easier. Beans were 6d. per quarter decline. Oatmeal was slow of sale, at our last quotations. The flour trade was without activity, and prices remain as on Friday. LONDON CORN MARKET—August 13th. -I- A slow sale tor MaglistL wheat, ana new ratner cneap- er than on Monday. Flour quiet, and sellers at Mon- days's rates. Barley unaltered, and little doing. Oats firm, and in good demand. Beans and [peas fully as dear. WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET, August 13th. Old wheat is in limited demand, and Is. per quarter cheaper; new in moderate request as 46s to 48s for red. In other articles no material change. BIRMINGHAM, THURSDAY.—Wheat was in fair supply and both old and new gave way Is to 2s per quarter Barley and oats were less in request, but maintained their value. Beans were dull. Peas were unaltered, but not much inquired for- WEEKLY GRAIN AVERAGEs,-Wheat, 44s lOd; bar- ley, 33s 3d; oats 27s 6d, rye 31s 9d; beans, 45s 7d; peas, 43a 9. Wheat sold last week, 13,3114 qurs. GLASGOW PIG-IRON MARKET.—Warrants Buyers, 55s; sellers, 55s 3d cash, buyers, 55s 6d. one month sellers, 65s lid eer ton. The market was weak. No. 1, G.M.B., 54s 3d.; No. 3, G.M.B. 54s per ton.

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF A LANDOWNER IN IRELAND.—One of the northen papers the (Ballymena. Observer) gives the following account of an attempt to assassinate a gentleman in the county of Antrim :—" We deeply regret to state that this district of the county of Antrim has been the scene of a cold-blooded and most de- liberate attempt at murder, not less atrocious in charac- ter than some of those which have brought disgrace upon the'southern provinces. The intended victim of assassi- nation is Mr. Edward Benn, of Newtoncrommelin, and there is little doubt that the outrage is attributable to agrarian agitation among certain classes of tenantry in that neighbourhood. About ten o'clock on the even- ing of the 26th ult., while Mr. Benn was closing the in- side window shutter of an upstair apartment in the front of his own residence, he was deliberately fired at by some murderous ruffian who had been lying in wait only a few yards distant, on the adjacent shrubbery. The weapon must have been loaded with a ball and aimed with deadly design upon his life. The bullet grased through the centre pane of the window, and passed between Mr Benn's body and the arm which he had extended to close the shutter, lodged in the ceiling of the apartment. The intended victim was about retiring for the night, and was partially undressed he had a candle in bis hand at the moment, and the ruffian's aim must have been materially assisted by its light. The person who fired the shot instantly disappeared behind the shrubbery, and 1" immediate pursuit was iouna impossiDie. DEATH OP MR. JOHN LSTIRFR. -Died, at Warwick, aged 41, Mr. John Latimer, for many years manager of the Monmouth Theatre (well known and respected in Shropshire and the adjoming counties), leaving a wife and three children, with many professional friends, to deplore his loss. He was respectably interred at War- wick, followed to the grave by his relatives and all the members of his company. NORTH CHESHIRE ELECTION.—On Saturday, Wilbra- ham Egerton, Esq., of Rostherne Hall, was elected mem- ber for North Cheshire, at Knutsford, in place of W. Tatton Egerton, Esq.. (his father), of Tatton-park, who resigned his seat in consequence of ill-health. The newly-elected member is a Conservative, and will give a general but independent support to the present go- vernment. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS ARE PRE-EMINENTLY RENOWNED FOR THEIA CURE OF ASTHMA.—Mr. James Judd, of Mitcham, had been .for years afflicted with Asthma ex- periencing great agony upon respiration, with violent cough; he had also acute pains in his side. He tried every remedy, and was advised by all classes of medical practitioners, but his time, patience, and money were alike thrown away. He at length had recourse to Hol- loway's Pills, and by persevering in their use for a few weeks obtained the most favourable resul ts, and became perfectly cured. CURIOUS CORA ESPONDENCE.-Sir Charles B. Phipps seems occasionally to conduct his official correspondence in a truly extraordinary manners. The authorities of Gravesend, hearing that Her Majesty intended to embark from that port for the continent, applied to the Home Secretary for information as to whether any public de- monstration of loyalty would be agreeable to the Queen. The Home Secretary wrote to Sir Charles Phipps, and received in reply an envelope containing a few packets of clover seed! The consequence was, that the good folks at Gravesend could obtain no information, and had to be guided in their preparations by popular rumour. Whether the affair was an accident or a jest, Sir Charles Phipps onght to forfeit his K.C.B. for six months. Though he lives in "clover," he must learn to manage his business better.

BIRTHS, ROBERTS—Lately, the wife of Mr. Benjamin Roberts, of Morda Mills, near Oswestry, of a daughter. EDWARDs-On the 17 and 18 July. at Gatewen farm, the wife of Mr Edward Edwards, farmer, of twin boys one born late on Saturday, and one early on Sunday morning. DAVIES On the 2nd ult, as Bryn-goleu, the wife of Mr Joseph Davies, farmer, of a son. ROWLAND-OU the] Oth nit, at York-street, the wife of Mr Thomas Edward Rowland, hair dresser, of a son. JoNES-On the 24th ult, at Belle Vue, the wife of Mr Thomias Jones, of a daughter. FORD-On tbe 15th ult, at Holt-street, the wife of Mr William Ford, of a son. MARRIAGES. ^f"4116 7th in8t-a* Barmouth by the Rev. 0. L. Williams, of Llanaber, Alfrzwi Richards, Esq. (H.M.) Inland Revenue, Barmouth to Fanny, youngest daughter of the lateXchard Eaton Edwards, Esq. of Wrexham DAviES-JoHNSGN-On the 4th inst. at Christ Church, Folkestone by the Rev. J. S. Utterton, the Rev Edward Hugh Davies, Curate of Llanrhydd to SIsabeT l ™ Eleanor youngest daughter of Geor J john- son, Esq. of Hanrhydd Hall, DenbigSS B?LER-?RCE-_Onthe9thinst at St. John's Church' Chester, Mr G. Butler, of the Green Dragon, W?"-?"mm, to Miss Ann Pierce of the King's Mills. DEATHS. C~„ V, -8 ?? ?21, daughter of Mr. T. Price, accountant" Sparbridge, E)?.?. MJf' nT' the 3rd inst. aged 60, 'Charlotte, wife of Lawrence Mite, Willow-street, Oswestry ADAMs-On the 6th inst. aged 67, at Rhydy-fenni- cilcen, near Mold, Mr. John Adams. GITTINs-On the 9th inst. at the house of Mr. W. Gough, saddler, High-street, Ellesmere, Mrs Eliza beth Gittins, relict of the late Mr Thomas Gittins, of Beraham, near Wrexham. WILDE-On the 9th inat. M ?is residence, Mount-strePt Wes:ham, Mr Edward Wilde, Sherifra Officer, aged 53, much respeoted. PIERcE-On the 4th iust, at Bridge-street, Wrexham, the wife of Mr. Benjamin Pierce, Blacksmith, aged 5,6 years. LEWIs-On the 29th ult. at the Nant, Coed Poeth, Thomas mltnth. Thomas Lewis, joiner and ^er a8ed one month. HANMER-OH the Oth inst, at the Walks, Wrexham, > Mr Job Hanmer, aged 61 years. EDWARDS-On the 7th inst, at Benarfl. aged 17, William Gamu4 only son of XLr James Edwar )1,1).) late Qf Chater.

THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH. VALENTIA, THURSDAY,—The communication uninter- rupted from Newfoundland. The messages exclusively relate to the permanent adjustment of the instruments previous to the opening of the line to the public. We are at liberty to state that Sir John Lawrence, who is now on his passage home, has been offered and has ac- cepted a place in the new Indian Council. It is stated Sir Henry Rawlinson and Mr. Willoughby will also be among the members nominated by her Majesty's Government. Times. BRITISH AMERICA. DIRECT STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND CANADA, Under contract with Majesty's Provincial Government for the conveyance of the Mails.) THE MONTREAL OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S 7il'st.class powerful Screw steameiN  ANGLO SAXON Capt. BORLAND ??K?? KORm AMERICAN WM. ÜRUGH fr°""lT?"'?"??  I'Hos. JUNBS LNOVA SCOTIAN  A. M. MAxTt? Are intended to Sail Fortnightly between LIVERPOOL AND QUEBEC AND MONTREAL as follows: From LIVERPOOL. ANGLO SAXON ..Wednesday, August 11, 1658. NORTH AMERICAN „ „ 25, „ INDIAN Sep. 8, NOVA SCOTIAN „ „ 22, „ ANGLO SAXON „ Oct. 1:1, NORTH AMERICAN „ 20 From QUEBEC. NORTH AMERICAN Saturday, July 31, INDIAN „ Aug. 14, NOVA SCOTIAN „ 28, ANGLO SAXON „ Sep, 11, NORTH AMERICAN „ 25, INDIAN Oct. 9, ,t NOVA ?COTIAN „ 23, ,| ANGLO SAXON Nov. 6, NORTH AMERICAN „ 20 w J »» Rate of Freight 60s. pe Ton Measurement, and Piv..? Cent. Primage. Weight subject to agreement Cabin Pass-?e Money tu QUEBKCW, hich inT-h.^i GUINEAS and FIFTEEN GUINEAS. wh?h in..? Steward's Fee and Provi»ions, but not Wmes or Liquori. which can be obtained on board. Steerage Passage Money to QUEBEC, EIGHT GUINEAS which includes a plentiful supply of Cooked Provisions Special arrangements have been made with tho Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada lor the conveyaneV of Passengers to all parts of Canada and the United staiJi and those availing tnemselves, on this side, of the Throiih Tickets will be Landed at their destination much more cheaply, as well as more expeditiously, than by any other Line.. Q be t No Bill of Ladmg for Quebec or Montreal will beshrlmvi for a less amount th?n 2Is., and hlppers will ,,i„ observe that one stamped and one plam copy of <?h niU of Lading are required for the Captain. All Letters for Consignees must pass through +i,„ Post omce; none will be received at the UtHec of the ????' %• AH Passengers will be Lande at OupffJ tor. warded from thence to their destmatlOu h? ??e ??. r?aad Trunk Railway. Apply in Montreal to Edmonstone, AUan &n? ru« i • Quebec to G. ?urns Sym?, and Co.; inLond??" ? Son?omonoand Greenhorne.17. Gr?churSi-?r'  Gl?ow w James aud Alexander Alan, M 8t" ??-noo?n- square, or to aaJ GILLESPIE, ? Weaver-.bm.IUin??ruQswiek-Ntreet, LiverpooL Or to Mr. ARTHUR CLAaK £ y-aynnon Terrace, Wrexham. NORFOLK FARMERS' CATTLE INSURANCE SOCIETY* Incorporated pursuant to 7 and 8 Viet. e. 110. ESTABLISHED 1849. FOR Protecting the Owners of all kinds of LIVE J* STOCK against Loss in case of Death, by Disease or Accident. Head Offices St. Giles' street, Norwich. 46, Hanover street, Edinburgh. 46, Dame street, Dublin. Trustees Sir William Foster, Bart, Sir Samuel Bignold, John Henry Gurney, Esq., M.P. Directors: n. N. Bacon, Esq., J. H. Barnard, Esq. Peter Day, Esq, C. S. Gilman, Esq., Gibbs H. MurreR' Esq., Thomas F. Salter, Esq., William Smith, Esq Joseph Taylor, Esq., John Turnor, Esq., John UttinV Esq., William Wilde, Esq., John Wright, Elq. Bankers Messrs. Gurneys and Birkbeekl Consulting Veterinary Surgeon: William Smith M.R.C.V.S., Norwich. General Manager and Secretary: Charles R. Gilman, Esq. Local Manaer: Mr Shanklin, n, Neweate street, Chester, and Churton, near Chester; Mr Bayley, "AdvShi^near Office, Wrexham. ST. GEORGE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Chief Office, 118, Pall Mall, London. DIRECTORS :—Chairman Henry Pownall, Esq. Lad- broke Square, Notting Hill. Deputy Chairman" Henry Haines, Esq., Rectory House, Mitcham* Viscount Ranelagh, New Burlington street; Borlase H, Adams, Esq., 19, Old Square, Lincoln's Inn J. C. Cobbold, Esq M.P.. Ipswich, Suffolk; John Doherty, Esq., Carlton Club Lewis Houh, vveat- Twickenham; John Benjamin Nevill, Esq., Wtlllt- bourne Park; Colonel Brownlow Knox, M.P., 28' Wilton Crescent; William Henry Lammin Esq., Shorrolds, Fulham; Sir T. Herbert Maddock' M i' Union Club John Edward Panter, Esq., Fulham AUDITOBS -.—Perse Stace, Esq., Accountant to the Con- servative Land Society, 33, Norfolk-st., Strand J' Leach l'anter, Esq., North End Lodge, Fulliam, Middlesex; the Rev. George Dodsworth, D.D., Gravesend. BANKERS .—Messrs. Dimsdale, Drewett, and Co., Cora- hill; Messrs. Herries, Farquhar and Co., 16, St James's street. SECRETARY F. H. Gilbart, Esq. THE ST. GEORGE ASSURANCE COMPANY has J- been established for the purpose of combining in one office, every species of business to which the princi- ples of Assurance are applicable, thereby affording to all classes of the community, unusual facilities foravaiW themselves of its benefits. THE LEADING FEATURES OF THIS OFFICE ARB- Every descnptum of Lifo Assurance on the most favourable The Assurance ot Defective Titles, thereby restorlng the pro. perty to its full value. No charge of any description made for Life Polices Endowments for Husbands, Wires, or Nominees Endowments tor Children on attaining ceS Me favourable? ? ?? ?.cription ?tedon? Peculiarly Notices of Assignments of Policies Res st >red Medical Referees paid by the Oompanv* Age of the Lite Assured admitted ? Policies, on re?on. Able proof being given. TAMP DUTIE8 ON LIFE POLICIES PAID BY a THE COHPIVT Loans on Real or Personal Security, repayble b?EE!th £ "AistsiiTits?-Ar, to  Tbree:fourth!! of the Profits ou Life Policies apportioned SESS&SK.KT1 the A8suret1 .bSswsr'sn of  "'?'° ?? '°°?? after satisfactory proof p iSr„?e particulars, ro""» <" r-W and »«• pectuses, wp.yt F. H. GILBART, Secretary. °° ha been afforded ia Loan3 of from £ 30 to *innn-«i8 than four years, in connection with the St. rG! eorigL e A4d^ vance Fund Association. ???. ???? MANAGERS Mr SHANKLFN: n^ N??te Street, C?????BAAYLEY, Advertiser" Omce, W rexham. A RESISTLESS REMEDY. HOLLOW A Y'S OINTMENT. Circular of the Sick. The first hospital surgeons and medical publicists of Europe drnit the unparalleled antiinflammatory and healing proper ies of this Ointrnent i govermnents sanction its use in their naval and mihtaxy services; and the masses in this countr J and throughout the world repose the utmost confidence in its curative properties. It penetrates the sources of inflam- mation and corruption which underlie the external evidence. of diseases and neutralize the liery elements which feed and exasperate the malady. Rheumatism, Scrofula, Erysipelas. These are among the most terrible and agonizing diseascsy yet in their worst forms. and when seemingly in curable, the invariably disappear under a persevering application of this soothing, healing, antidote to pain and inflammation. King's Evil, Fever, Sores, Stiff Joints. Incases or Kings Evil whera medicinal waters, lotions and every receipt of the pharmacopoeia have proved uø less, the Ointment will accomplish a thorugh cure. Fever Sores heal quickly under its iultuence, and itsrewing etftjcfc upon contracted sinews is purely wonderful Significant Facta. This Ointment is universally used 011 board the Atlantic and Pacific whahng fleet as a cure for scorbutic attecuonx and as the eest possible remedy for wounds and bruiies. Large supplies of it have recently been ordered by til* Sultan of Turkey for hospital purposes. Extraordinary cure of a. Bad of Three Years standing, Copy of a letter from Mr. J. Sharp, Apothecary, Salfori. To Professor Holloway Sir,—I have much gratification in nforminR you of the following wonderful cure brought about by your Ointment and Pills Mrs. Holmes, of Albert Street. Mount Street, balford, had suttered so severely from a bad Leg from three years standing, that for a period of eighteen months, she could wear neither shoe nor boot. HeZriu^ »o much prsi* or your Ointment and Pills, she was induced to try theiu, and in the course of a few weeks, her legs became sound and well, so well indeed, that she can now walk any reasonable distance without feeling the slig6 htest pain of inconvenience. I am, respectfully, (Signed) iOSEPit SHARP. Wonderful Cure of SoreaTn theFace, after aU °?rremedieNhatHajied. r?' ?<- ?,?? Mr. ? JJars, .?? Bedfordshire, To Professor HoHoway, vveerry v^bl^^1 ? suuered trom a large number of very oa& d sores on Sditteroenft ? paSrts t of mv hndAvanri *1*sFneEci?? ally upon my face; so mud that a g?ea?t?n?? nos." ? w?? ?? ?? ?. aT'ay After adopting a variety r?d? whii^f ? Called.,l ?? induced to purchase of M SM   ??'' ''?'? ??bie Ointment and PHI J L f ??'' ??tha and am rejoiced to state hat I „ now in perfect health; ?"d have continued so evbJsinml tostapplied your admirable Ointment and Mk our Pills now nearly two years since I remain biryour obedient Sovant. (Signed) JOSEPH nARBS, Both the Ointment and Pills should be used i* the following CMM;— C?ej?-toot tiituiu Son'-thrM?. Si N"??"Ltt< Chllbhuna Uout Stua?tMM*. Kmii. Chapped boda Ulamlular SweUinn* Scurrj,  < 'SSu.. ?'"<Soft' Lun.?0 Sor<. ??Mo.)?., '?'??" Turaoun ud^S.i ??' 0'?Mted? MdRheamMi.m Uleen L'oc°-bhV Stiff J?mta Bcalda Wouod? ?' SoreNfpptM t?t oM qso.1ld ,1 at, the Est, ablishments of PHO^SHOK HO.u01UT, W trand, ???' ??P? 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