The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, HAVERFORDWEST. SIB,—As your next issue will, I presume, contain in account of yesterday's proceedings, I hold over my 3rd. letter till next week. Now a word as to the Restoration,—If we can get B500 promised, I think we can take in hand another section at once and this £500 means only 20 donations of £.25 each I have said that I am quite ready to give 2 of these myself, if 18 others are forthcoming. Eight of these 18 have already been promised, viz :— Mr Rule Owen, (2). The Bishop of St. David's, The Bishop of Llandaff, The Dean of St. David's, Mr Philipps of Picton, Mr Lloyd Phillips of Pentyparc, Rev. G. C. Hilbers, Are not 10 others willing to give the same to on:tble us to start again and keep moving?" I shall be grateful for any such promises, which may be spread over 5 years. I need hardly say that smaller amounts will be most cordially welcomed. I am, your's &c., EI. West, 30 June, 1886. W. S. De WINTON. SIR.—When speaking at the Masonic Hall on last Friday evening, in support of the candidature of Admiral Mayne, I endeavoured to give my audience in insight into the character of that Irish Party ivhicli is now demanding "Justice for Ireland as dso of the terrible era of crime through which my country had passed during the reign of the League. lime however did not permit me to,dwell as long as [ should have wished upon this latter subject. I jould easily have done so as I held in my hand a book containing 101 cases of boycotting in the Co. Cork alone. I send you a copy of that book, and I will ask you to be good enough to permit me to lay four cases (taken. at random) before your readers, viz R. Williams, Middletou, labourer. Refused supplies in the neighbourhood. A body of men, armed and disguised, visited his house on December 22nd, 1885, and on the appearance of Williams in the yard, he was fired at and wounded in the back and legs. Un- der police protection Supposed cause.—Care;aker on a vacant farm. Boycotted since 1883, and still continues. J. Donoghue, Liscahane, Farmer, Has been sub- jected to attack and systematic persecution during the past four years at the hands of the League. About two years a 40, whilst on his way to Millstreet station with his wife, they were both severely beaten on the public road, for which one of their assailants was convicted and received six months' hard labour. After tins, about twelve months ago, whilst at Mass, his house was attacted, and subsequently, upon a prosecution instituted in this case, he was still more severely boycotted, and no one allowed to work for him or deal with him. On three occasions his horse was stolen, but recorered again, its shoes being re- moved once, as it was known that no smith would work for him. In November last, 1885, he brought a calf by night in a cart from Millstreet to Cork for sale (being unable to get any one to buy it nearer home.) He was accompanied by his son, aged twelve year* He was, however, followed to the market by some'one acting for the League, with the result that he was obliged to return home again with the animal unsold. He subsequently made a second journey to Cork with the calf, a distance of about forty miles and it was finally sold through the Cork Defence' Union. Supposed cause. —For paying his rent; deal- inir with a boycotted shopkeeper, and taking part in the prosecutions alluded to. Boycotting still con- tmjohanna Donoghue, Liscahane, wife of the last mentioned, suffered the same boycotting as mentioned in the last case. The following is the published ac- count of an outrage committed on her and on her children on the 18th September, 1885 This poor woman's (Johanna. Donoghue) children went for water, when the defendauts, Honora. Sulli- van and her son Denis, whom I may mention is twenty-four years of age, attacked the poor children who were very young. When the poor woman came to the assistance of her children, she was pelted with C(, stones, and actually held against a fence whilst they set their dog at her feet, the clothes being held up whilst the flesh was being torn by the dog. Supposed causc—Wife of John Donoghue, the last mentioned case. The magistrates' certificates of the convictions in this case arc in possession of the Cork Defence Union, signed by Captain Stokes, R.M. Boycotting still continues. Patrick Dennehy, Millstreet, artisan, Boycotted- his wife and daughters joined the League, he declining himself to do so—his family thereupon deserted his house. He remained thus for two years, and finally was found dead by the road side. Supposed cause- Declined to join the League. Brought under notice J"T"" Ssoretary to theCork Defence Union write. mentioned h the panvph- let which I sent you came under notice since last October and can be fully authenticated. Very many have occurred sixjpe issue of pamphlet. My Committee sit twice a week, so numerous are the applications foi assistance." I remain Yours faithfully, Milford Haven R. W. ESMONDE-WHITE. 26th June, 1886. Lieut. Colonel. JÍ

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS™ On the 28th ult., at Chapel Lane, in this town, the wife of Mr C. Lewis, of a daughter. On the 24th ult., at Broad Haven, the wife of Charles C. Saies, of a daughter. On the 27tli ult., at 18 St. John's Place, St. James Square, Notting Hill, London, the wife of Mr J. Berhondo, of a son. On the 26th ult., at Castle Hill Fishguard, the wife of Artlnir T. Evans, of Lea Mills, Bristol, of a daughter. DEATHS. On the 29th ult., at Milford Road, in this town, the infant daughter of Mr John R. Price, aged 4 months.

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HAVERFORDWEST QUARTER SESSIONS. ¡ These sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Monday, before His Honour, Judge Owen, and Mr T. Rule Owen. THE LATE MR W. VAUGIIAN JAMES. The Grand Jury having assembled, I The Chairman said: Gentlemen—Before we begin the business of the Court—I am sorry there are so few magistrates present—I think you will agree with me that it is fitting that some public expression should be given to-day to the regret which the magistrates of the Court feel at the death of Mr W. Vaughan James—a gentleman who was for many years Clerk of the Peace of this Town and County, and dis- charged the duties of that office in a manner which won for him not only the respect, confi- dence and esteem of the magistrates, but the confidence of the public. He was a man who had a singularly exact and full knowledge of the several branches of the law connected with the offices he filled, and had also in a high degree that most valuable quality of mind known as common-sense. I do not only say what I think myself, but it is what those more competent to judge than I am have said to me, that no magistrates of any county had a better legal adviser than Mr James was to the several bodies of magistrates whom he advised in this [ county. He was in every position of life a f courteous and kindly-hearted gentleman, and he was above all an honest man. I say what I feel deeply, from my heart, that his death was not only a great public loss to us, but a great public loss to the town of Ha-verfordwest and to the county of Pembroke. Many of us who en- joyed his friendship for many years feel his death a great loss, but as to the irreparable loss to those who were nearest and dearest to him, this is not the place nor am I the person to speak. But I may venture to say even to them that as time passes they will find more and more comfort and pride in the reflection that he has left behind him the inheritance of a good name, and to those who may succeed him in the offices which he filled^o well, I would also say that he held before them a good example, an example which if they follow it will be said hereafter of each of them as it can be truly said of him that he always did his duty. Gentlemen- I beg to move this resolution-" The magistrates of the county and town of Haverfordwest in Quarter Sessions assembled desire to record their ap- preciation of the valuable services rendered them by the late Mr W. V. James as an officer of this court, and of the ability, courtesy and honesty with which he discharged-the duties of his office. They also wish to express their sympathy with Mrs James and her family in the irreparable loss which they have suffered." Mr Rule Owen Having so lately expressed my sympathies and feelings with regard to the sad event on which our Chairman has spoken. I shall do no more now than say that I cordially agree with the sentiments which have been ex- pressed by him with so much kindly feeling and ability. I beg to second the motion. It was ordered that the resolution be entered on the minutes of the Court, and that a copy of it be sent to Mrs Vaughan James. The'Chairman then discharged the Grand and Petty Juries, stating that there was no business requiring their services. COUNTY RATE. The accounts were presented by Mr Galvin on behalf of the Treasurer, and showed a deficiency of £ 43. To meet this deficiency, a rate of Id in the £ was ordered to be mad*. The Court then adjourned.

PEMBROKESHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These sessions were commenced at the Shire Hall on Tuesday before Mr H. G. Allen, Q.C., (Chairman,) Judge Owen, Capt. Higgon, Mr R. Carrow, Mr J. Phillips, Mr Jno. Evans, Col. Leach, Mr Rule Owen, Mr C. Mathias, Mr Morris Owen, Mr H. S. Allen, Mr W. F, Roch, Mr D. Ackland, Mr G. L. Owen, Mr J. Thomas, Col. Jno. Owen, Capt. Philipps, Pentypark, Rev P. Phelps, Mr Philipps, Picton Castle, Col. Stokes. TTEW MAGISTRATES. Rev J. W. Crookes qualified as a magistrate of the county. 0 THE LATE MR VATGIIAX JAMES. Chairman Gentlemen—I am sure that on assembling together on this occasion, there is but one thought present in the minds of those who enter into this court to discharge the duties incident to their position as justices of this county:—I mean of course of regret and sorrow ot the loss we have experienced since we last met in the unexpected death of our friend and old companion in the discharge of these duties-Mr W. Vaughan James, whose loss must be a subject of deep regret to all those who have anything to do with the administra- tion of justice either in this court or as magis- trates acting on those boards 1 lh which he was associated. His dischcii-ge of his duties was at all times most exemplary; he was very well versed in these duties, was a good, sound lawyer, competent at all times to give the best and most experienced advice to those who had occasion to seek his counsel. I am sure that I shall speak the views of all around this table and of a great many elsewhere, in expressing < he deep regret that we must all feel, and probably shall feel for a lengthened period at his untimely death. I have received a letter from 1 he Lord Lieutenant of the County, which I will read to the magistrates as coming under the head of the first matter named in the agenda- commu- nications from the Lord Lieutenant or any other authority, Lord Kensington says :—I am sure you will agree with me in thinking the magistrates present at the Quarter Sessions would desire to pass some resolution to mark their sense of the loss the Court has sustained through the death of Mr W. Vaughv; James, who had for a long pericd filled the post of Deputy Clerk of the Peace, and the sympathy which I am sure we all shall feel with L is widow and family. I trouble you with these few lines, as I fear I shall not be able to be present at the Quarter Sessions to say how thoroughly I shall be in accord with such an expression of feeling from the magistrates at Quarter iSessions.' Accordingly sharing entirely as I am sure all the magistrates present will, in the feeling expressed by the Lord Lieutenant, I have drafted a resolution which I shall propose, if it meet with the concurrence of the magistrates. 'vu ^h°n 1 have Pr°P°se is this •— 1 j Magistrates of the County of Pembroke as- sem e a the Midsummer Quarter Sessions, 1886, desire to place on record their sense of the great loss which the county has sustained in the death of Mr William Vaughan James, who has so long filled the u, C<1 Clerk of the Peace, and discharged e e o the office with constant attention, uni- form courtesy, and marked ability, and they desire to convey to the widow;and famij„ of Mr W. V. James, f»1Crvi which the magistrates feel for rearet ereat and s«dden affliction, and the LTof one i/8 the>' boKereby all classes, at the valued friend."10 WaS t0 80 man>" an estecmed and in Jnag,stra.<e3 be pleased to agree with mo nlappd n Potion, I shall move that it be oonv nf ■+ lhe minutes of tho Court, and that a tL L 1 x-6nt to Vaughan James. mity solutl°n was adopted with great unani- the business the Chairman mcetina- of 11 beon. thought advisable that a omSF tHV5 mag^trates should be held to baprof. r s°me form of memorial should « erected m remembrance of Mr Vaughan James ai-id as a tribute fl'Oln theiii to his memory. A consid<F ^1 ™agistrates would be held to had been disposed of. a^er "le fo™al tasiuess S„LnEU or Tire COUNTY. tho Tvv.on that since they met in Court ofn -lieutenant had received the dignity that I^eIagR\ if occurred to him fitting 011 tlnf6 maolst™tes should congratulate him the foil therefore begged to move tne tollowmg resolution — Quarter" thy County of Pembroke in Ri»ht H'eTn^embW,< desire to express to the this connIv h b-ensint;ton, as Lord Lienterant of heard of ?i' t satls £ aetion with which they have Maklv ir,n0Ur co^rred on him by Her United Tr-le V,eCn' grant of a peerage of the co'n^ratn?^"8 I0™' bt'S leav« heiirti1^ to acco.dedto him8 P °n thB diSUlty tbUS Capt. Iliggon: I have very great pleasure in ^seconding tho motion. Ihe resolution was carricd unanimously, and 1- was ordered that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Lord Lieutenant. ltlJV-LIES TO liESOT.rriOX.s Ok CONDOLENCE. The Chairman read a letter from the JJishop of LlandatY, thanking the magistrates for the sympathy expressed by them with him and his j family on the occasion of the death of his brother, the late Mr Lewis, of Henlhn. Tllc Chairman also road a letter from Mr James, of Pantsaison, expressing his thanks for the resolution passed by the Court in refer- ence to the death of his father. THE DEPUTY OLEVcKSIHl' OF THE PEACE. -Chairman I have a letter which has been handed to me. signed by Mr Owen, the Clerk of the Peace, dated the 26th of June, I860, and addressed to Mr W. D. George. [The letter forma] ly appointed Mr W. D. George Deputy Clerk of the Peace, and was accompanied by the confirmation of the Lord Lieutenant.] v LOOK T-p TIOU;T:3. i The Chairiii.in s;; .d a communication lui-i been received from the Home Office, relating to plans for the erection of any new buildings to be used for Lock-up Houses. When he sav it first he thought it was required that new build- ings should be built all over the county, but on reading it, he was relieved from his apprehension. The circular referred to the erection of new buildings, which were to be built on a particu- lar plan furnished by the Home Office. CONVEYANCE OF PRISONERS. The Chairman said that a communication had been received proposing that the county should contract at a certain rate per head for the re- moral of prisoners from Pembroke to Carmar- then. He suggested that the communication should be referred to the Police and Finance Committees. The Chairman's suggestion was adopted. COUNTY AND POLICE R-KTES. Capt Higgon stated the position of the County and Police accounts. He said that a rate of a half-penny in the £ was required for County purposes, and a rate of £ in the £ was required for County purposes. The rates were ordered to be levied. Capt. Higgon asked for the authority of the Court for the payment of 3s. 8d., for carrying out a warrant under the Explosives Act. It was necessary as a matter of form to get the authority of the court for payments under that act. ALLOWANCE TO THE SHERIFF. Judge Owen called attention to an item of £ 10 in the accounts paid as an annual allowance to the Under Sheriff. He did not know what authority the Court had to pay that money. The under Sheriff was not an officer of the Court, and he suggested that the Finance Com- mittee should consider the matter. He knew of no authority by which the payment could be made to the Under Sheriff. Judge Owen also called attention to an item of £ 4 7s. for binding Law Reports. The account was referred to and was found to contain other work in addition to those men- tioned in the printed account. Judge Owen said there was one other matter which he desired to call attention to. They paid the Treasurer JE20 for keeping the police account, but from the statement in the printed account, it appeared that the money was paid in three or four items of large amount to the Chief Constable and there were two accounts. The Chief Constable would not understand him as meaning anything personal to him in what he was about to say. But they took from the Treasurer a security for the moneys in his hands, and it was the Treasurer's duty to pay out the money as required from time to time. At present the work was done irregularly it was the Treasurer's duty to pay the salaries of the policemen, but it a1 peared that he paid over the money in two or three sums to the Chief Con- stable, who was not the officer to make the pay- ments. Capt. tliggon said that some time ago the question was mooted in Court. He thought that the late Mr Lewis of Henllan moved that a committee should enquire generally into the matter, and after a report on the question, the present arrangement was arrived at. He hoped the present rule would be adhered to. He thought the Chief Constable ought to pay the men, and he was answerable that they were paid according to a certain scale. The rate might be varied from time to time rF a consta- ble misconducted himseif the Chief Constable could fine him, and if they required the Chief Constable to report every alteration to the Treasurer, he would be caused a great de?l of unnecessary trouble. He had himself the honour to command a battery of Artillery, and he re- ceived sums of £ 250, and ;C200 from the Ac- countant General to pay bis men, and he was responsible for every farthing of the money, and he took it that his own position then and that of the Treasurer were analogous. Rev R. Phelps said it was put to the meet- ing of the Finance Committee and carried that the acconnts should be kept as they were then. Judge Owen said that the arrangement was in direct opposition to the statute. Mr Leader Owen said that they wanted one statement of account, and now they had two statements. POLICE FEES. Capt. Higgon said that at the last Quarter Sessions the Police Committee were requested to prepare a table of fees and allowances to be paid to the police for the service of summonses and execution of warrants. Accordingly the committee went into the matter, and had before them various tables of fees in use in the neigh- bouring counties of Cardigan and Carmarthen. They agreed to submit to the Court for adop- tion the same rate as was in force in the County of Carmarthen. At present there was the regu- lar recognized scale of police fees the charges were made under an old act relating to parish constables. He moved that the scale be adopted, and sent to the Home Secretary for his approval. J Mr C. Mathias seconded the motion. Judge Owen suggested that the proposed late should be circulated among the magistrates the Courtldere(* tliem before adoption by Mr Leader Owen said that the question bad been before the Court and referred to the Police Committee. The .motion was carried. Capt Higgon said the Committee had been requested to consider whether it was possible to publish with the agenda paper the reports of oJu9 i. °mMIttee, to be presented to the Court. XuR>t matter had. beon overlooked. Judge Owen said he had a copy of the agenda useful^ ^Onmouthshire, and it was very Capt. Higgon said that Ju3ge Owen bad been good enough to send him a copy. The Set £ 1 \fP°rted o* at the nex^Quarter bessioiia iL nad been accidentally overlooked. T1 ^'NIKR CONSTABLE'S REPORT. liie Chairman read the report of the Chief Constable, which was as follows My Lords and Ger.tlemcn,-I have the honour to t-1 1 °.re the Court my usual returns which show Quarter, five persons were ap- prehended for indictable offences, four of whom were c ischarged for want of evidence, and one com- mitted for trial at the Sessions. For offences punish- able under the Summary Jurisdiction Act, four hundred and thirty nine persons were proceeded against and dealt with as follows :-One hundred and Wteeu were discharged, and three hundred and twenty four convicted. Of this number thirty-three were committed to prison, two hundred and seventy-nine fined, and twelve otherwise piniished. I have the honour to be, &e., T. INO i WEBt-BoWEX, TJ Chief Constable. Head Quarters, Haverfordwest, 29th June, 1SSG. SERVICE OF SUMMONSES. Mr Charles Mathias moved that police fees be taken for the service of summonses or execu- tion of warrants within the county before ser- vice or execution was affected. The object of his motion was to rescind the order made at a former sessions that summonses should be served without the prepayment of fees. Mr Brigstocke had come down upon the Quarter Sessions sud- denly, and induced them to make an altera- tion in the rules. He thought that some of the statements made on that occasion were not quite correct. The Chairman asked whether the matter bad been before the Police Committee. Capt Higgon said that the Committee had discussed the matter very fully, and were unanimous in supporting the suggestion made by Mr Mathias that the order be rescinded. He had asked the Chief Constable to tell him how the plan had worked since January, and the result was that the County had lost through service of summonses and execution of warrants £ 4 Is. 8d. He would allow that was not a large sum, but there was something wrong in 1 the principle which allowed the service of sum- monses without the payment of fees. He be- lieved he was right in stating that Mr Brig- stoke had said last January that ho had asked tne Chief Constables of Carmarthenshire, Car- diganshire, and Gloucestershire, what their prac- tice was, and he was understood to say that what was adopted at the last court was the general usage in those counties. He had three letters written by those Chief Constables to Mr Bowen, and he thought that Mr Ihig- j-toeke must have been under some xaisappre- hension on the subject, for they said that pri- vate persons did not get summonses served without prepayment of fees. The Chief Con- stable of Gloucester said that private persons paid the fees before .-summonses were issued. With regard to Carmarthenshire, it was stated that the lees as regarded ihc service oijsunnnonsea were paid to the magistrates' clerk, except in cases in which the police were complainants. With regard to Cardiganshire it -:vs stated. that it was the practice to issue the «. • n:iionses to the police, and the clerks looked u;u r the payment of fees, about which the police did not concern them",] vas. Mr Leader Owen said the order was made without any notice being given. Rev. P. Phelps said that summonses were in some cases applied for in order to bring about a settlement, and the police were used as tools for the purpose. In a case at Cross Inn, a summon? had been taken out, and the police used as tools to bring about a settlement. I Col. Stokos oaid that before the. system whiou was altered iu January last was adopted, he had failed to get upwards of £30, and it was necessary to make some arrangement to pr vent loss. The system did not cause any injustice to rich or poor by doing away with the pre- payment of fees, family squabbles were en- couraged, and people went into Court, knowing they had nothing to pay, and very often nothing could be obtained under a warrant of distress. There had been no indignity cast upon the magistrates, because Mr Brigstocke had failed to prove that the police had refused service of sum- monses, and his other statements were equally erroneous. The Chairman said he had received a tele- gram from Mr Brigstocke to this effect—" If doubtful re fees, consult Home Office." (Laughter.) It seemed from the statement made by Capt. Higgon that the County had lost money by the regulation, and that with regard toO the correspondence read by Capt. Higgon, it appeared that Mr Brigstocke's statement fell to the ground. The witnesses he called into Court had not supported him as to the practice in those counties. Col. Stokes was good enough to write to him (the Chair- man) enclosing a letter from tbe Chief Con stable of Carmarthenshire, who denied the al- legation with regard to the practice in Car- marthenshire as represented by Mr Brigstocke. If it appeared that he was wrong in his pre- misses as to the practice elsewhere, as it seemed he was, and further that the county would suffer loss by the regulation made at the last Quarter Sessions, he thought the magistrates might re- trace their steps. The magistrates were a little carried away by the colours in which he painted the stultification of the magistrates if it was com* petent for the police to refuse to act upon amagis" trate's summons. They thought their dignity might be impiared, and were a little carried away by that. He thought it better for the magistrates to retrace their steps, 01 in other words to eat'humble pie. (Laughter.) Mr Philipps, of Picton Castle, jocularly re- marked that the preamble on which the bill passed was not proved. « It was unanimously (resolved that the order made on the 5th of January be rescinded. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Chairman read the following report of the County Surveyor :— My Lords and Gentlemen,—I have the satisfaction to be able to report that the county Bridges generally are in a satisfactory state of repair, those mentioned below only requiring any special report. 'Tvew Bridge on the road from Haverfordwest to Clarbeston.—The abutments and a portion of the south arch of this bridge are in a very bad condition, and will require rebuilding the other portions of the bridge require pinning up and pointing. Stepaside Bridge—In accordance with Instructions received at the last Quarter Sessions, I have ex- amined the approaches to this bridge, and beg to report that in my opinion the approach dIt the north end is exceedingly dangerous, for the reason that the parapets on one side are only about 14 inches high above the road, for a distance of some 40 varefs. There is also a sharp curve in the road which might be easily altered by faking away a portion of the existing hedge and facing the remaining portion of the walling for a length of about 20 yards. I bef respectfully to recommend that the wall mentioned be raised to a height of 2 feet 6 inches, and that the fence be thrown back as suggested. Manochlogddu Bridge—A small culvert about 30 feet in length is required to be made under the road within 100 yards of this'bridge so as to divert the water at present overflowing the approaches. Lock-up Houses—Haverfordwest Lock-up.—Sun- dry repairs are required at this building including reslating the front side of Inspector's hous, rep]aster- ing kitchen, white washing, painting, &c., particu- lars of which work are at hand. Narberth Lock-up.—Sundry repairs are also re- quired at this building including painting, colouring, repairs to roof, &c., particulars of which work are at hand. [The estimated totai cost* of the repairs was £e5 15s.] I have, &c. T. GEOKGE. The report was adopted. Col. Jnu. Owen gave notice that he would move at the next Quarter Sessions that the bridge at Pontcrochan be widened and the angle turned which went on to the middle of the bridge. The Chairman said that Col. Owen should hand in some sort of a plan and estimate of the expense, if he wished to bring on the notice. COUKTY ROADS BOARD. On the motion of Capt. Higgon, seconded by Mr C. Mathias, it was resolved that Mr Jno. Worthington be appointed a member of the County Roads Board in place of the late Mr Hugh LI. Harries. COUNTY PROPERTY. Mr Leader Owen moved that a printed re- turn be made to the court of all police stations, premises, and other property belonging to the County, showing whether freehold or leasehold, and on what terms held, and at what rent, to- gether with the names of the owners and the duration of the tenancy. The motion, which was seconded by Mr C. Mathias, was carried. RULES OF COURT. Mr Leader Owen said he would mention one matter, if the Court would allow him. Some time ago the rules were printed, but as many alterations affecting the procedure of the court had been made since they were printed, he thought it became essentially necessary for the guidance of the court that they should have the orders printed. It was the more parti- cularly necessary as they had lost their late clerk Mr James, who was present when the orders were made, and had an accurate recollec- tion of how they affected existing orders. They had a new deputy-clerk, aud it was desirable that he should have a knowledge of the rules. He gave notice that he would move that the rules be revised and printed. ALTKRATION OF PETTY SESSIONAL DIVISIONS. Rev P. Phelps gave notice that he would move at the next Quarter Sessions that the parishes of Little Newcastle and Puncheston be annexed to the Hun- dred of Dungleddv instead of the Hundred of Kemes, for the following reasons, thart it is much nearer and more convenient to attend. At a vestry meeting held at Little Newcastle it was unanimously agreed to petition the Court of Quarter Sessions to grant the favour. The Court then adjourned.

WEDNESDAY. The Court assembled to-day at 10.20 a.m. The magistrates on the Bench were the Chairman (Mr Allen), Mr G. Leader Owen, Mr T. Rule Owen, Mr Morris Owen, and Mr Joseph Thorns. The Chairman charged the [Grand Jury, stating that there was only cne prisoner for trial, and that the case would occupy their attention but a short time. IM)IX:I;T ASSAULT. John Jackson, a soldier, was charged with feloni- ously assaulting Johannah O'Brien with intent, &c., on the 6th of May. Mr W. H. Walters (instructed by Mr James Price) prosecuted the prisoner was not defended. The facts connected with this case have already been published in our columns. The prosecutrix was travelling by the midnight express from Swansea to New Milford. At Carmarthen the prisoner got into the train, and after passing the Haverfordwest sta- tion, he assaulted the prosecutrix. He threw her down three times on the floor of the carriage t and a severe struggle took place, the prosecutrix striking the prisoner with her umbrella. When the train reached Johnston Station, the prisoner jumped: out, and made his escape. The screams of the prose- cutrix were heard by the railway officials, who on going to the carriage, found her in a state of excite- ment, and her clothing disordered, and she was bleeding at the mouth from a blow which the prisoner had given her. Mr W. Byrne, the guard in charge of the train, deposed that he heard the prosecutrix's screams when the train was approaching Johnston station, and heard her halloing out "Murder." At the station he went along the train, and saw the prosecutrix, who was in a carriage some yards from his van. The prosecutrix was very excited, and her dress loose; her hair was down, and blood was on her lips. She appeared as if she had been in a severe, struggle. He did not see the prisoner at Johnston but he saw him at Haverfordwest in the same compartment as the prosecutrix. There was no one else in the compartment, which was lighted bv a lamp at the top. Jame:5 Griffiths, a signal man at Johnson, deposed that Oil the arrival of the train at the crossing at Johnston, he heard the screams of a woman, "who shouted murder.' He found the prosecutiix standing up in the carriage, but nc an" was wifj, vle, pr. „ 3 trix was holding her handkerchief to her mouth, aud 011 the handkerchief was blood. Her hair was J: She- T^tion, said that a. soldier had assaulted her. IIe *aw prj,onflp ,ln., r 011 the upside platform he did not o-et out on proper side. He <witn,ss, la.f,)r,u and prisoner jump, d down ana r*n roun the tail the train. Jtie told the prisoner he w .j HI1 the prisoner jumped the rai'ings and 'k,'ot awav' Tn specter Francis deposed that he apprehended fh- pr, souer at 1 ciiiuroke Dock on the Kalu>f\rav i *v warrant. After he had re*d the warrant to hkn an I cautioned him, the prisoner said he ««ew nothi-. about it. When coming np in the train to J-fiv.' fordwesi. prisoner said if he tlid it he must la o h drunk at the time that he was drunk wher .w Newport, and that he would happened. He again railway people IHJrl getlu-, He I of May, tl. noticed t.\ The p The ■ The into eou^V TLt prrf i 1 hope yw >n't idin member having anything to do with the girl. Lieut. P. Churchward, of the Royai N. Lancashire Regiment, to wh ch the prisoner belonged, said that the prisoner's character was bad. The Chairman iv sentencing the prisoner, said Prisoner at the Bar.—You have been convicted on as clear evidence as was ever produced in a Court of Justice of this abominable assault on a young woman —a modest young- woman—who happened to travel with you, who had never seer you before, and who wholly refused to have any conversation with you. A more abominable case I do not remember to have seen brought into a Court of Justice; it was a violent and unprovoked attack in an attempt to carry out your wrong and lustful purposes. The sentence of the court is that you be imprisoned and kept to ha d labour for the space of twelve calendar months. This concluded the business of the sessions. --=

[All rights reserved.] HORACE FITZHUGH; OR THE MYSTERY OF DESERTED HOLLOW, By ROBERT P. FIND LAY, Author of The Relics <f tk( Dead" Trie Spectre of Patersidc Granpc, etc-, etc. CHAPTER XXIV. I Place no stone above my grave, Beloved, when I am gone, To crush the grass, which fam would come, To press the violets down And come not here to sigh and weep 'Twould almost break my long, laet sleep, No—leave me all alone. Little the world would seek to know Ought of the dust that sleeps below M.L.F. It was a beautifu' moonlight night, and the start winked brightly, as Mr Fitzhugh passed through the deserted streets of Pembroke Dock, and made for the high road leading to Pembroke. He had travelled from London by the express in the morning, and preferred coming via Neyland. Thus he avoided the misery of slow travelling which had so much exasperated Mr Homer-Jones the pre- ceding day. As it was a moonlight night the lamps in the quiet streets of Pembroke Dock were all lighted and the little flickering glare they threw around them for the space of a few feet made the place look a trifle more cheerful. If it had been a dark, dreary December night, it is very probable that Mr Fitzhugh's footsteps would not have been enlightened by a single public lamp. It is only when Luna appears in full glory in the heavens that the existence of any public lights at all in Pembroke Dock is made manifest. This is funny but it's true. Ascending the hili at the top of Law street, Mr Fitzhugh strode on round the corner of Prospect Place and gained the high road. I ought to remember the old lane, although it is long ago since I last came this way,' mused Mr Fitr- hugh when he at last arrived at the commencement of the stcne wall which enclosed a portion of the Bush Estate. Here is the never-ending wall, like the boundary of a vast gaol and I recognise once more the winding road which leads to the lodge.' Upon descending Bush hill Mr Fitzhugh observed the stately ruins of Pembroke Castle looking weird and solemn in the brilliant splendour of the moon's rays. I daresay old Strongbow had a fine place of it there at one time,' said Fitzhugh abstractedly as he neared the green. It was no jerry-builder who had the contract for such a castle as that.' With this comment on the ancient pile Mr Fitz- hugh walked slowly up the Dark Lane. Presently he heard a voice, and although, in the shadows of the narrow lane. he could not distingnish the speaker, yet Mr Fitzhugh knew well who it was. < It is a glorious evening, and I think of taking a stroll round the ruins.' That is Bullslade's voice, or I am a living sinner said Mr Fitzhugh to himself, and he walked up to where the speaker was standing. The words he had heard were addressed to a casual passer-by, and Mr Fitzhugh's approach at that mo- ment caused an exclamation of astonishment from Mr Homer-Jones—for it was he. I did not expect that you would come down so soon,' remarked Mr Jones. No more did I,' replied Mr Fitzhugh shortly, 'but certain circumstances have occurred which render my visit necessary and urgent.' How did you come ? enquired Mr Jones. I came down the other side,' rejoined Fitzhugh, meaning the Great Western terminus at New Mil- ford, and have walked in from Pembroke Dock.' You could have driven in by 'bus,' observed Mr Jones. 'I know that but my visit here must be kept strictly private,' retorted Mr Fitzhugh. Will you come into the house v asked Mr Jones, pointing to Mrs Lamphey's residence in the lane, 'that is where I am staying.' No, thanks,' answered Fitzhugh, you and I must go on to Hollow House at once.' Surely you don't mean to say that you are going there to-night ? cried Mr Jones, surprised at the re- mark. Do not speak so loud,' enjoined Fitzhugh, I Ye¡:. I do mean that. It is most essential that I should visit it this evening and we must go.' These words were uttered by Mr Fitzhugh in a short peremptory tone. But I have not got anything into the house yet/ protested Mr Jones, 'I have hardly had time to look about me yet.' I suppose you have been too busily engaged study- ing the signs of the various public houses here,' re- plied Mr Fitzhugh with a sneer. It does not matter, however,' he added, as I do not purpose stopping there over nicrht.' If you are determined to go," said Mr Jonts, 'I will just go inside and get my overcoat. Mr Honer-Jones thereupon went into Mrs Lam- phey's house and up the stairs to his bedroom. He put on a heavy greatcoat and placed something in the breast pocket thereof very carefully. I think I have prepared myself,' remarked Mr Jones to himself as he returned to the spot where he had left Mr Fitzhugh. 'We shall have to purchase some candles and lights.' observed Mr Fitzhugh as the two men walked at a biisk rate towards Monkton. I can get those articles somewhere about here,' an- swered his companion, who thereupon stepped into a little chandler's shop and purchased the requisite things. CJ Do you know the way asked Mr Horner.Jones as they were walking along the quiet country mad. 'I believe I do,' rejoined Mr Fitzhusrh, I was down here when Holiow House was being"built.' This remark surprised Mr Jones, but he said no- thing. We had better be certain, or we shall find our- selves down at Hoplas, or somewhere else but the right place,' ventured Mr Jones to Fitzhugh when they had been travelling on the silent road for some' ti me. Mr Homer-Jones was beginning to feel uneasy. H. had imagined that ;hc should be able to recollect the read to Hollow House but he was getting doubtful now. Just trust to me,' retorted Mr Fitzhugh, < I know every inch of the ground well,' I hope so,' was all Mr Jones said. Still he felt no great faith m the marvellous retentiveness of Mr Fitzhugh s memory. "Ve are rot far from it now,- exclaimed Mr Fitz- hugh after the two men had walked on fo- an hour and more v.; thout speaking. I am glad we have got to the end of our journey at last, remarked Mr Jones. Decendma into a secluded hollow and pushin- their way through a maze of trees and undergrowth Mr Fitzhugh anu his companion arrived jD the grounds which surrounded Hollow House. CHAPTER XXv. We're met at length, and I have waited long For this wud moment of mv sweet revenue I've nursed each sneer—rtmember'd every Wr-m* • Each bitter taunt I will, at last, avem-A 0 Patience was mine, b,t days were long and wearr • \et now the time IIAS come my soul's on Yes, here-fit scene for all ii dark and drear^ I'll place my load of hate on Hatred s p^r HolW House looked decidedly uncanny "in the pale light of the moon. Its surroundings added to its Far away from any hnman habitation and hirl apparent.} mu sunken oiest of ferns and trees ruinous building was grim and repulsive to brorvl day light ancl on this parficulL r,fA?'^a refltction of the moon made't awe inspiring in Jhe « tl'enJe. Before the door of the house stood Mr u and Mr Homer-Jones and loth th? to hesitate what to do now they had arrived there ou have thek £ I believe,' said Mr JonesYr!W st'Sg over til apprcheDfiioa but suMufd^nW re)1ied Fitzhnsh a firm voice, bllt su\¡¡lued m trlTlP V f ,I of o V.TV FMM ihe l«x-k and went TQV nv. "S ts. Jove there ;vt th- Ti'.lt :l\ ivintr ,r l,¡"

;4 White, a true and loyal son of Ireland, to sup- port the motion. r Col. White,who was loudly cheered, said— Mr Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,—I feel proud, very proud at being permitted to stand upon this platform to-night, to raise my hum- ble voice as a loyal Iiishman and a Roman Catholic in defence of the Union. Gentlemen, at this crisis of our history England expects that every man will do his duty.' Such was the simple but heart stirring sentence signalled from .the Victory Flagship, by Lord Nelson, to his gallant tars, at the battle of Trafalgar--such is the sentence, gentlemen, which is now sent oat to the Electors by every loyalist association throughout the Kingdom-such is the sentence that I repeat to you to-night—England expccts that every man will do his duty. (Applause.) And what is this duty which our country de- mands ? It is, gentlemen, to return at the com- ing election—a Unionist Candidate—a candidate pledged to support that glorious Union— a can- didate to swell the ranks of those who, loyal to their Queen and Country, will record their votes against separation, and who will thus once and for ever determine that this country will not stand the dictation of any Prime Minister upon the subject of the disintegration of Empire. (Loud applause.) As an Irishman and a Roman Catholic I support Admiral Mayne, our unionist candidate, because I do not wish to see my be- loved country in ruin and in civil war. (Re- newed applause.) I do not wish to see Ireland handed over to the tender mercies of the Irish party.-I do not wish to see her governed by men like Mr Parnell, Mr Kettle, Mr Davitt, Mr Brennan, Mr Dillon, Mv Sexton and Mr Egan, -men who steeped to the lips in treason' issued on the 18th Oct., 1881, from Kil- mainham Gaol, Dublin, (into wtnen by tne way Mr Gladstone's Government has placed them for safe custody), a proclamation to their fellow countrymen, inciting to plunder and robbery, and calculated to set class against class. (Loud applause.) Let me read you their own words- I quote from the original document which is in my possession :—' The executive of the national Land League feels bound to advise the tenant farmers of Ireland to pay no rents,—(laughter) -under any circumstances, to their landlords, until the government—[Mr Gladstone's govern- ment gentlemen]—restores the constitutional rights ot the people. It is as lawful to refuse to pay rents as it is to receive them. (Loud laugh- ter.) Do not be wheedled into compromise by fear of eviction; landlordism is staggering under the blows you have dealt it; one more effort an 3 the system (the curse of your race and your ex- istence) will have disappeared for ever. Stand together, pay no rents under any pretext-if you are evicted, you shall not suffer-the landlord who evicts will be a riiitied I)adpor.' There, gen- tlemen, there is a document to be sent out for circulation amongst the excited peasantry of Ireland, and this precious production is headed the decree from the dungeon.' I do not wish to see my country governed by men such as Mr Corcoran of Kilkenny, who at a meeting of the Irish Revolutionary party at Paris, placed on record his belief that God accursed England should be plundered,' and who at that meeting and as chairman actually proposed and carried the following resolution, viz., Be it resolved that because the English Government has chosen to continue in its career of abomination, and dares contemplating a renewal of the Crimes Act for Ireland, we accept the challenge, and will prosecute our campaign on an extended scale, by carrying oat simultaneous dynamite explosions, not merely in London, but through- out the cities, towns, and villages of England.' I do not wish to see my country governed by men such as Mr Tjrim. v.-bo telegraphed a cipher telegram to Mr Corcoran's meet. ing, God speed to the dynamite cause,' and who was the head of The lnvincibles in Dublin, to whom is due the assassination of Lord Frederick Cavendish and the butchery of poor Mr Bourke. Now, gentlemen, do you really believe that the present Irish party represents the Irish people ? For my part I do not. (loud applause.) You know what Lord Hartingtou said of this party in his recent address to the Eighty Club:—I will tell you to-night, what perhaps you do not know, and that is, what the Irish loyal and patriotic Union says:—4 The party which Mr Parnell leads claims to be representative of the people of Iro- and but who are the people of Ireland ? Are they those cliques of potty traders, bankrupt farmers and idle loungers, which throughout the country form themselves into League branches and coerce their fellows Are these the people of Iieland They are not. These are the men who now seek to intimidate you that they may boycott you the more hereafter. These are not the people of Ireland—nor have they authority to speak in their name, (loud applause.) Tho people of Ireland are those hundreds of thousands °f labourers who have been enfranchised those artisans whose handiwork and labour support 0ur country's progress; those farmers whose care ^rift have given them a stake in the laud hose merchants and traders whose business is toei»g ruined by reckless and self seeking agita- •yyv8' &nd those other classes and other men °Se Welfare is bound up with the country's *i°sperity. These are the people of Ireland." V applause.) Gentlemen, the present ^hparty was returned at the last elections, 1 by the voice of the people, but by the ter- 0rs °f the Land League. (Hear, hear.) Have }ou ever hero in peaceful Wales realised what IOSE terrors are P Injury to cattle, outrage on Property, boycotting and too often death. (Hear, ear. Take an example. Suppose an honest armer to have incurred the displeasure of this e*igue by either payment of his rent, or by ouying boycrHed cattle at a fair, what occurs ? own cattle are mutilated, his hay-yards burnt down, he is deprived of the very neces- saries of life, aye and I grieve to say that only too often he has been visited with death. And reaiise what kind of death. Kneeling with his Wife and daughter praying to his Godbefoi'e re" tiring to rest, the door is suddenly burst open, and two or three masked assassins enter; the door is guarded by others of the band. He is told to prepare for his doom. It is of no avail that the wife throws herself across the body of her husband to save him—that wife and daugh- ter unite in supplication for his life. No, gen- tlemen, his doom has been fixed by the League and die he must. Wife and daughter are ruth- lessly torn from him and forced from the room, and still shrieking for mercy and utterly fren- zied, they hear the shot that proclaims his death. When the papers chronicle this dreadful murder they inform us that the police have no clue. Why is it that the police have no clue ?—Why is it that crime stalks rampant through Ireland? It is because the man who would inform and hand up to justice any of these murderers would meet the same fate. Is it any wonder then that nearly half of the electors of the several counties of Ireland abstained from coming to the poll at the last elections ? Is it any wonder that when electors did poll they should give their votes for the national candidate when they well knew that an adverse vote would put them on the black books of the League? (Hear, hear.) Our government knew all this. Let me read you an extract from Lord Randolph Churchill's speech to the electors of Paddington, on the 15th February, 1886. He said—'Over nearly the whole of Ireland, except some quarters of Ulster, nearly every Irishman, in almost all his daily life lived under a sense of terror and domination. That terror and domination, was not a terror of the law of the land or a domination of the Government of the Queen, but was the terror of the decrees of certain small local associations, and was a sense of domination exercised by the National League. There are in Ireland (and Mr Gladstone may blink the fact as much as he likes, but he will find it out in a very short time) two governments, the government of the Queen, and the government of the National League, and the Government of the Queen in many parts of Ireland is not the stronger of the two. (Hear, hear.) Suppress this League, gentlemen bring back Ireland to days of peace and industry and of Christian feeling, and she will send men of a different stamp to the present Irish paih to _ic present her in the councils ot the Jimpue. (Applause.) Now, let me enter into a few de- tails as to the Parliamentary representation of Ireland. I quote from what appeared in the daily papers of the 8th December last, and which has never to my knowledge been contradicted. Cork, the great city of Cork in its western I division is represented by Mr Gillioolv, a draper (son of a coastgnardsman); East Kerry—by Mr Kbeehan who keeps an hotel North Kerry-by Mr Stack, a small farmer (sou of a draper) North Cork-by Mr Walsh, a working carpen- ter West. Limerick-by Mr Abrahams, a r-n- seryman South Armagh by Mr Blano, a work- ingtailor; East Tipperary-by Mr Condon, whs keeps a publichouse South Leitvim-by Mr Haydon, son of a blacksmith; South Dpnega. by Mr Kelly, a grocer'# assistant: East C.van— by MrT. (J. Ilanlon, a grocer; West Wicklow- by Mr Byrne a custom house officer; South Leitrim—by Mr Conway, a schoolmaster; West Clare—by Mr Jordan, a general dealer, son of a small farmer: SouthKiIdaru-byMr Leahy, small farmer; Routh Gal way—by Mr Sheahy, tradesman at Mallow; North Westmeath—b^ Mr Tuite, a watchmaker South Fermanagh — by Mr Campbell, private secretary to Mr Par- nell South Longford—by Sir Oonolly, pro- prietor of a dancing saloon (loud laugher*. New Brighton; North Mayo—by Mr Cully, reporter to 'Nation' newspaper; North Louth by Mr Nolan, proprietor of a dancing saloon, (great laughter,) New Brighton. I ask you, gentlemen, is that fit and proper representation for Ireland ? (applause.) These may be admira- ble persons, of irreproachable character, but I say, and I say it fearlessly to-night, either that if these are among the best of Irelands sons, my country has sunk below the capacity for Parlia- mentary representation, or that Mr Parnell has no right to assert that his party represents the intelligence and real political feeling of the great Irish people. (Prolonged applause.) Do you really believe the statement made by Mr Parnell in the House of Commons on the 7th June last, that Ireland is satisfied to ac- cept Mr Gladstone's bill as a full and final settlement'? I say most positively that it is not so. Mr Parnell himself shall be my witness — Mr Parnell, who at Cincinatti on Feb. 23rd, 18SO said "None of us whether it be in America or in Ireland, or wherever we be, will be satis- fied until we have destroyed the last link which keeps Ireland bound to England,'—Mr Parnell who at Castlebar, Co Mayo, Ireland, on Nov. 3rd, 1885 said:—' We have never accepted either expressly or implied anything but the full right to manage our own affairs, and make our laud a nation, to secure for her free of control i the right to shape her own destinies amongst the nations of the earth.' I tell you, gentlemen, that Ireland will only accept it as an instalment on account. She will accept it because it places her upon the ladder of separation, (applause.) Gentlemen, there are but two rungs upon that ladder, and if you pass Mr Gladstone's Bill you place Ireland upon the first rung. (applause.) What do you imagine would then be Mr Parnell's manifesto? Read as you run. A skilful workman desirous of u.oving a large tree which has fallen to the ground, does not place his lever to we heaviest pcfrtion first. No-he will goto one end, lift it lightly, and put in a wedge. Then going higher up the tmnk he again uses his lever and a larger wedge, and so on, until hQ comes sufficiently near the mass of the tree, when by a I quick and strong stroke the lever is made to de its work and the tree is moved. So it will be with the separation of Ireland if you pass this Bill. (applause.) Mr Parnell has inserted the lever, not at the end, but I am sorry to say, high up the trunk, Mr Gladstone has put in his largest: wedge, and when the former addresses the Irish nation, will he not so put it to his people ? He will say, 'The lever and the wedge are adjusted, the matter of separation lies in your own hands, and it only required the long pull, the strong pull, and the pull altogether of the Irish people to obtain separation from England.' (Loud ap- plause.) Recollect that when Ireland selects her opportunity for that pull, England will be far less able to resist her than she now is. (hear, bear.) Remember that by passing Mr Gladstone s Bill you place the loyal minority in Ireland in the power of the disloyal majority, (hear, hear.) The former you have now upon your sides. How,, long will that loyal minority be permitted to live, with an Irish Parliament in Dublin, and when it disappears-as disappear, it must if there be a demand for separation—you will nothaveasingle friend from North to South, from East to West of the country to stand by you in your hour of need. (Loud applause.) Remember that Eng- land's difficulty will always be Ireland's oppor- tunity. Now what is this alternative policy (the j only alternative permitted us by Mr Parnell and his party, and by Mr Gladstone in his manifesto of the 12th June) ? Coercion-gentlemen, the bogus of coercson ;—and what is the meaning of this term coercion? To hear it talked of in ] the House of Commons, one would imagine it to be a word of new coinage, but that is not so it is as old and older than Dr. Johnson. j (Laughter and applause.) What does it mean? Is it not the upholding of the laws of the land? (hear, hear.) .Is it not a security for life and for property ? (hear, hear.) And does it not mean I that that glorious boast of our constitution J; freedom,' shall not be abused and made to strve the ends of paid agitators and traitors (Loud applause.) Upon what class of persons;: does coercion press ? Not the honest tradesmaii, -no ;—not the hard working labourer -no; not the law abiding citizen—certainly not-for one and all of these coercion has no terrors. (Hear, hear.) It is to the disloyal citizen, to the man who incites to outrage, robbery and murder—to the man who, in a word, has turned his love of country into hatred of his fellow I man-it is to such as these and these alone, that coercion applies. (Loud applause.) Am I to be told that because the law of England punishes the thief who steals my watch, that is coercion? Am I to be told that because the burglar who breaks into my house, steals my goods, and nearly murders the policeman who captu-es him, is sentenced to five years' penal servitude, that that is coercion. (Hear, hear.) And finally, am I to be told that because the soldier or the sailor, who swears allegiance to his Queen and is a traitor, is sentenced to penal servitude for life in times of peace, and to be shot in times of war, that that is coercion ? And yet, gentle men, these crimes which I have mentioned and for whieh punishment, (coercion if you will) is awarded, pale, gentlemen—pale before the awful crimes committed during the terrible reignof tho j League. (Loud applause.) One word more be- fore I sit down, and it is w ith reference to the character of that Irish party, who although ad' dressed by Mr Gladstone him ;elf, as steeped to the lips in treason and marching through rapine to the dismemberment of the empire, is now under his own bill to be made the rulers of the destiny of my country. What did Mr Glad- stone say in 18S1—' For nearly the first time in the history of Christendom, a small body of men have arisen, who are not ashamed to preach the doctrines of public plunder.' Gentlemen, the only difference between Mr Gladstone and my' self is, that I hold the opinions to'. day which Mr Gladstone held in 1881. (Loud applause.) Now all of us remember that fatal Sunday, when the wiresflashec1 the sad news of the assassination of Lord Frederick Cavendish and the butchery of poor Mr Bourke in the Phoenix Park, Dublm. We all remember how the Prime Minister made in the House of Commons and to an awe struck audience, a touching allusion to that sad event. We remember how men of all shades of politics 1, Tory—Whig—Liberals and Radical joined in condemning such a dastardly outrage. One party only stood aloof, and that was the Irish party a grand opportunity lost. Not a word was heard from their side of the House in condemnation of a murder which ex- cited the indignation of the civilized world. (Hear, hear.) Why did not Mr Parnell get up in the House, and denounce the act on the part of his party ? Aye, indeed, you may well ask why ? He has never explained his action upon that occasion, and until he and his party justify their reticence I say boldly that they are not fit to be heard at the bar of the House of Commons as representatives of civilised Ireland. (Loud applause.) One thing there most certainly was drawn across Mr Parnell's path-a bait of jE38,000 (thirty eight thousand pounds) was be- fore him. By putting the screw upon the un- fortunate farmers of Ireland, by appealing to the sentimentali$m of the servant girls of New York and America in general, this enormous sum was collected, to be presented to Mr Par- nell as a reward of merit.' Gentlemen, that foul murder in the Phoenix Park took place on the 6th May, 1882, but the cheque for the £38,000 was not in Mr Parnell's pocket until the 11th December, 1883. (Applause.) Do you want me to permit my country to be handed over to this man and his party, who dare pre- sume to believe that Ireland will allow itself to be governed by them? (Applause.) I will have neither hand, act, or part in It. What does Professor Huxley say is there a man among us who will stand up and tell his fellow countrymen that this disruption of the Union is nothing but a cowardly wickedness, an act base in itself, and f1 aught with immeasurable evil, especially to the people of Ireland, and that it it cost him his political .existence, aje, or his head for that matter, he is prepared to take any "nd every honest means of preventing the mis- chief." What did the Duke of Westnllnster say (I "T'1T- J at Chester the other day, the UuKe o ea- minster, the greatest Liberal in Engla and ho for the first time for 15 years » gwmg the ° t of his support to a Conservative candi- date He tells us—' The crisis calls upon all tiueLiberals, and all true patriots to come to the front and vote for those who are resolveu to maintain unimpaired tho integrity of the E,„- X.. T.ibcrals and Conservatives must work together now as they never worked hetore put- 4. v. -nnvtv As a Liberal I hope ting country bofo.e pa.tj „ never to see the day .vncu „ T her iiasr to Hie National League (j, iiclaud. I "X^St^bem,0 St | ¡:latüsnJOH in tho past, rt,1 of so 11Iany in present, but it will ¡cad t1F'm to vindicate ullmisbiœably, wi:ind iiobly, tle of the of Commons in throwing out these vile and monstrous Bills, of gentle- may never hear again. And, nn-uiv, t, nlen, what were tho dying woras statesman, our lost and lamented.leac]- late Lord Seaconsfield? Hear his A this separatist agitation first c',m^e'' arcelv danger,' he says, in its ultimate 1 x 1 less disastrous than pestilence and fan ir- cu. tracts Ireland A portion of its pop £ attempting to sever the constitutional tic knits it to Great Britain in that bond which has favoured the peace and prosperity of both. It is to be hoped that all men of light and learning will resist this destructive doctrine. The strength of the nation depends upon the unity of feeling which should pervade the United Kingdom, and its widespread dependencies. The first duty of an English Minister should be to consolidate that co-operation which renders irresistable a community educated as our own in the equal love of liberty and law.' (Loud applause.) Gentlemen, do not permit the 't brightest jewel to be torn from the coronet of our beloved Queen. (Applause.) Sink party for patriotism -support the Union (applause) Vote for Admiral Mayne-and then I say, having done our duty to our Queen and to our country, May God defend the right. [Col. White, who was enthusiastically applauded thoughout his address, resumed his seat amid hearty applause, which was again and again re- newed.] The Chairman put the motion to the meeting I and it was carried unanimously. Admiral Mayne thanked the meeting for the resolution they had passed. The proceedings terminated with the singing of God save the Queen.' On leaving the Hall, the Admiral was taken possession of bodily by his supporters and borne on the shoulders of some of them to the Castle Hotel. He subsequently addressed the crowd expressing his hearty thanks to them for the kindlv feeliacr with which he had been received. w