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PEMBROKE. BOCK.
PEMBROKE. BOCK. THE PENELOPE —Her Majesty's ironclad ship of war Penelope, Admiral Ryder, sailed on Friday night for Plymouth, from whence she will proceed to Portland. PEMBROKE DOCK GARRISON.—Corporal James Boyd, Coast Brigade, Royal Artillery, drill instructor to the Volunteer Artillery, and in charge of the South West Martello Tower, has been promoted to the rank of ser- geant. He is about to be transferred to the permanent staff of the Royal Carmarthen Artillery Militia,—On Tuesday afternoon, a soldier belonging to the 37th regi- ment, was buried in the Military Cemetery, with the customary honours, the hand of the 13th depot battalion playing the Dead March in Saul.'
FUNERAL OF THE LATE COMMANDANT…
FUNERAL OF THE LATE COMMANDANT COL. ISAAC MOORE. On Saturday morning last the mortal remains of Col' Moore were depositd in the ground of the Military Cemetery, Pembroke Dock, which is situated some short distance to the eastward of the Huts Encampment. The morning was very fine, and some thousands of persons bad congregated to witness the mournful procession and ceremony. Nearly the whole of the shops in the town were wholly or partially closed, and most of the leading tradesmen attended the funeral, which was the largest and most ifnposing that has ever been witnessed in this country, numbers of persons from Pembroke, Tenby, and other places being present. The whole of the troops of the garrison, as well as those of the outlying stations, and from the forts on the Haven, as well as the sailors and marines from the Revenge, were present, the whole presenting a very splendid appearance. According to the medcal testimony, his death was caused from a fit of apoplexy, or from disease of the heart. Shortly before neon, the mournful procession left the encampment, the roadway being lined on either side by the troops, who, its the first part of the procession pissed them, fell in the rear in their allotted places. First came the firing party of 300 men of the 13th depot battalion, with arms re- versed, under the command of Major Nicholas. Then came the band of the battalion, some &0 in number, playing the "Dead March in Saul." Next came the corpse, which was placed upon a nine-pounder field gun carriage, the coffin covered with the Union Jack, drawn by four fine black horses, the drivers being Sergeants Lane and Kempton, of the field artillery. Sergeant- Miijor Xittitneris, of the same corps, rode a black charger, and acted as marker. On the timber box sat Sergeant Gamble, the deceased's clerk, and Sergeant Trevor, the battalion clerk. The carriage was flanked by six Colour- Sergeants, and the palt,henrers were Col. A. F. Lennox, Royal Artiiery Col. G. F. Mann, C.B., Royal Engineers, Captain R. Hall, Superintendent of the Dockyard; Major Carruichael, Captain Foster and Captain Lemens, the three latter of the 13:.h battalion. Then followed the deceased's black charger (in black trappings) his master's boots and spurs tieing slung over the saddle), led by two men. This animal had carried his master for many years, and had been all through the Crimean campaign. Then followed the chief mourner, the deceased's brother, we believe, accompanied by four officers. The blue jackets and marines next followed, then the Coast Brigade Royal Artillery, next the Pembroke Dock Artillery Volunteers, and the batteries of the 13th brigade Royal Artillery, then the 13th depot battalion, comprising the depots of the 9th, 36th, 46 II, 47th, 58th, and 95th regi- ments then followed the master gunners, then the tradesmen of the town, four-a breast, and the clergymen and ministers of various denominations; finally the whole of the officers of the district, Royal Artillery, ltoyal Engineers, Infantry. Royal Navy, Commissariat, and the Civil Service, the whole numbering about 150. The procession, as may be imagined, was a very long one, extending a considerable distance. Upon arriving at the gate of the cemetery, the colfin was borne from the gun carriage to the grave upon the shoulders o: the six Colour-sergetnts who had accompanied it. The beautiful and touching service for the burial of the dead, was read in a most impressive manner by the Rev J. A. Bay ley, M.A., chaplain of the garrison, the whole of the soldiers being uncovered. The ceremony concluded by the selected party firing three volleys of ammunition over the grave. The troops were then re-formed, and marched to their quarters. The band did not play returning, au order being issued to this effect.
PEMBROKE PETTY SESSIONS,
PEMBROKE PETTY SESSIONS, BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. [Town Hal], Saturday October 10th, before H. P. Jones, Mayor, Jhsq, W. Hulm Esq, S. W. Hustler, Esq, T. Mansel, Esq, and the Rev R. J. H. Thomas.] TRANSFER OF LICENSES, &C. Licenses were granted to George Price of the Water- man's Arms, Pembroke, and to William John, of the Plough and Harrow, Pennar, Pembroke Deck. The above were not applied for at the annual meeting, and the former tenants had left each house. The stag, Pem- broke, was transferred from John Truscott to John Butler. The Rose and Crown, Pembroke, to Naomi Hughes, widow of George Hughes. Navy Tavern, Pem- broke Dock, from Sophia Thomas to Thomas Page. Meyrick Arms, Pembroke Dock, from Hannah Hunt and Thomas Hunt to Thomas Hunt. John Mullhall, private in the 46th Regiment was charged by Robert Banns, Supervisor Inland Revenue, with keeping a dog without a license. Fined in the mitigated penalty of 25s, and recommended to be fur- ther reduced. John Horgan, Ellen Hughes, and Catherine Morgan, all of Pembroke, marine store dealers, &c, (the two former bein* son and daughter of the last named), were charged by Thomas Williams, of Monkton, grocer, with releasing a pony impoqnded by the complainant in his stable for trespass in his field on the 3rd inst. Mr W. O. Hulm appeared for the defendants. After a very long examination and cross-examination, the cases were dismissed. Thomas Williams, complainant in the former case was charged by Ellen Hughes, with assaulting her at the time of rescue, and John Horgan and Ellen Hughes were charged by Thomas Williams, with an assault at the same timtf, These, being cross summonses for assault arising out of the first charge of rescue, at the suggestion of the Bench, the charges were withdrawn by both parties. W. Hulm, Esq, S. W. Hustler, Esq, and T. Mansel. Esq, now left the Bench. George Mills,. gunner seaman, on board H. M. Ship Penelope was charged by Superintendent Evans with assaulting Police Constable John Davies, whilst in the execution ot bis duty, and with wilfully damaging his uniform trowsers value 163 3d, on the 4th inst. John Davies deposed I am Police Constable of this County acting in the Borough. On Sunday night last about balf-past twelve, I found the defendant in charge o the Metropolitan Police. There was a great diatur- j omce. The police ref 'ested my assistance as be was very violent. As W £ assisting them, defendant threw arjtn round my leg, »vJi4.,as he was on the ground, he »>it the calf of my left leg, at the same time he tore my wsers. He was taken with difficulty into the Dock- yp-<d. The vai;>e of the trowsers is 16s 3d. He threw ine down cn tiu ground and bit me. It was severe I had surgical treatment for it, and am unable to do my duty at present. | Crosp-examined by defendant: You were in Pembroke | Street. A number of other sailors were there in different parts of the street. You were using very insulting lan- guage. You were in custody when I came. You were carried belly down, but you got loose. Robert Milbourne deposed I am one of the Metro- politan Police at Pembroke Dock Yard. On the night in questiou I was directed to go with other constables to the Castle as there was a row there. I went there, and saw several sailors in the street, all quiet except the de- fendant, who was drunk. I apprehended him on the charge of being drunk and causing a disturbance in the street.. He refused to walk. I called on last witness to assist me. Defendant then threw himself on the ground. Then last witness came to me, and prisoner got hold of bis leg with his right arm. I heard the constable Davies call out, 'he is biting my leg.' When Davies released himself from the defendant, I saw a mark on his leg, and the trowsers torn. The defendant had a knife open in his hand which I took from him. Cross-examined: It was twenty-five minutes past twelve when you were taken into custody. I had a great deal of trouble to get you from the rail. Fined XI. and 15s casts for the assault, and in de- fault, three weeks with hard labour. Fined Is and 16s 3d for damage to uniform trowsers, and 7s 6d costs, in default of payment three weeks with hard labour, to commence at the termination of the first. The same defendant was charged by John Healy of the Metropolitan Police, with assaulting him in the execu- tion of his duty at H. M/s Dockyard, Pembroke Dock, on the night of the 4th inst. Complainant deposed r On Monday morning about half-past twelve o'clock, I was sent by the officer on duty to apprehend all disorderly seamen. I went with Milbourne and seven others, and found prisoner in cus- tody of Milbourne. I assisted in removing him to the Yard i he was drunk and very violent and disorderly he was lying on the ground and caught hold of me by the leg and bit me on the leg. I felt pain a couple of days after. Fined s61, and 7s 6d costs, in default of payment, three weeks with hard labour, to commence at the ter- mination of the two former terms. The fourth charge was not laid against him, which was for damage to the amount of 10s to the trowsers of Police Constable Healy, he having consented to pay the same. The prisoner was then removed in custody on board ship, when the whole fines and costs were paid amount- ing altogether to X4 7s 3d and 19s damage. Thomas Lloyd, of Monkton, carter,, was charged by Superintendent Evans with allowing his horse to stray on the highway. Withdrawn on payment of costs. George Hughes, Pembroke, s veep,. was charged by the same with allowing his ass to stray on the highway. Fined Is and 58 costs. Paid. [Town Hall, Monday, Oct. 12th before H. P. Jonen, Mayor, Esq, W. Hulm, Esq, S. W. Hustler, Esq, and D. A. Reid, Esqrs.] Thomas Fointm, alias Stafford Tom, a notorious character, was charged by Superintendent Evans, with being drunk and riotous and fighting,, at the East Erd, Pembroke, about three o'clock on Sunday evening, the 11th inst. Mr Thomas Townsend Stokes deposed I am Cashier at the bank. About three o'clock yesterday, I was at the window in my house. I saw prisoner and another man and woman coming down from the East End; pri- soner was drunk.. They met an artilleryman. Pri- soner used very insulting language to him and chal- lenged the artilleryman to fight. They both stripped and fought for about ten minuter: a crowd of about forty persons collected. Dr Bryant with the assistance of others separated there. I followed prisoner untii he was taken into custody, and on the way to the station, he tripped up Police Constable Herbert violently. Fined 30s and 7s 6d costs. Committed in default for one month with hard labour. [Town Hall, Tuesday, October IStb,. before H. P. Jones, Mayor, Esq, and D. A. Reid, Esq.], John Dumphey, a discharged soldier from the 46th Regiment, was charged by Superintendent Evans, with assaulting Police Constable David Griffiths in the exe- cution of his duty on the 12th inst, Police Constable David Griffiths deposed About half- past five yesterday evening I was called into the Bom- bay Hotel, to quiet a disturbance between prisoner and another man. The landlady requested me to turn pri- soner out. I did so. As soon as be was out he knocked me violently; then I arrested him and he kicked me several times on my body and eye. He was drunk and a crowd collected. I bad the assistance of a Sergt. and some soldiers from the huts to carry him to the Lock. up. He was very violent. Fined 15s and 63 6d costs. Paid. He bad to go to Preston, Lancashire, or probably the fine would be much mere.
T E N B Y.
T E N B Y. SAUNDERSFooT.-On Monday morning a meeting of the British School Committee was held at the Reading Room, C. E. Vickermap, Esq, in the chair. The con- tracts with the tmilder, Mr J. Thomas, were signed and we ddv8 every Reason to expect that the school will finished by Ladyday next. On Wednesday evning an entertainment was given at the Workingmen's Club-partly reading, partly musical. C. Allen, Esq, was in the chair. The executants were Mrs and Miss Allen, Mrs Onslow, Miss Jackson, Miss F.|Hughesf Messrs T. and H. Allen: the Rev G. Hunting- ton read. A very pleasing programme was very efficiently gone through, and a vote of thanks offered to the ladies and gentlemen and warmly accorded showed the pleasure the audience had received. SAUNDERSFOOT READING- ROOM.—A quarterly meeting of the Saundersfoot Reading Room Committee was held at the room on Monday last, when the Treasurer's ac- counts were past. We are happy to state that the funds of the society are in a flourishing condition, a balance of between £4 and jgo remaining in the treasurer's hands. The present newspapers and periodicals taken by the I society are The Timts, Shipping Gazette, Daily News, Evening Standard, Illustrated London News, Punch, Mac- millan, Temple Bar, St. J~anl's, V?ice a Week, Chambqrs's Journal, Leisure Hour, Good Words, Sunday at llome, I besides the local papers. We congratulate the members on the flourishing state of their finanoes, and hope their prosperity will continue. WORIUNGMKN'S CLUB,—The eighth HALF-Y^Wy report of the Workingmen's Club has just been issuSpwhereby we learn that the balance sheet of the society shows tl I Is lid in hand. The total subscriptions from mem- bers amounted to £1.0 7s 2d: a smaller number than usual, to be partly accounted for by the unusual fineness of the Season, which has made out-door, rather than in-door, recreation popular with working men. Miss Smedley, with her usual munificence, has given a donation for the purpose of affiliating the club with the London Workingmen's Club and Institution Union, enabling the Tenby club to obtain from the Institution every three months a box of books for the use of members. The re- port further thanks Miss Smedley, and the Rev Geo:ge Huntington, for presents of books. It also invites any person who has leisure to give lectures on popular or instructive subjects. We are glad to bear that there is every hope of the Winter Season of this society being as entertaining as that of last winter.
N A K B E R T H.
N A K B E R T H. NAKBERTH RIFLE ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting of the above association took place on Tuesday and Wed- nesday last. On the first day there were two prizes competed for, the firing being confined to the Narberth detachmeht, with the following result :—A prize of £ 10 — ( £ 5 presented by Lieut Williams, commanding the Narberth Detachment, and Y,5 presented by S. Pitman, Esq) and divided as follows —1 prize of Y,2, I prize of £ 1, 1 15s, 7 prizes of 10s, 2 of 7s 6d, 6 of 5s, 4 of 2s 6d. Ranges-200, 300, and 400 yards, five shot at each. Points £ s. d. -■ Sergt Major J. ReiJ 35 2 0 0 Private J. A. Davies 35 1 0 0 „ E.Phillips 33 0 15 0 „ T. Narbett 32 0 10 0 py J.Lewis. 31 0 10 0 „ W. Wilkins 29 0 10 0 „ J. Bowen 24 0 10 0 „ J. Morris (1) 22 0 10 0 Sergt J. ftj. Thomas, 22 0 10 0 Private J. Duckfield 22 010 0 „ A. Rowe 20 0 7 6 99 R. Duckfield 18 0 7 6 90 J.Mansel 18 0 5 0 11 J. Morris (2) 17 0 5 0 11 J. Protheroe 15 0 5 0 If E. Jenkins 15 0 5 0 it S. Fry 14 0 5 0 „ J. Lewis 13 050 J. Irving. 12 0 2 6 W.James 11 0 2 6 J. Narbett 11 0 2 6 „ R. Miles 11 0 2 6 A prize of j65, presented by J. H. Scourfield, Esq, M.P. and divided as follows — 1 prize £ 1, 1 of 11")8, 1 of 10s, 8 prizes of 5s, 6 2s 6d. Ranges—200 and 400 yards, five shots at each. Point £ fl. d. Private J. A. Davies 23 1 0 0 „ J. Duckfield 23 0 J5 0 „ J. Morris (1) 23 0 10 0 „ J. Lewis 22 0 5 0 „ T. Narbett 19 0 5 0 „ J Morris (2) 19 0 5 0 Sergeant, J. Nt. Jones 19 0 5 0 Private E. Phillips 13 0 5 0 „ W. Wilkins 17 ..050 „ J. Mansel 13 0 5 0 „ R. Duckfield 12 0 5 0 Corporal F. Mathias 12 ..026 Private J. Bowen 11 0 2 6 „ W. James 10 0 2 6 „ A. Rowe 9 0 2 6 v „ W. D. Nicholas. 9 H 0 2 6 „ S. Fry 8 0 2 6 The ground was very wet on account of the late heavy rains; but luckily there was but little rain on this day to mar the pleasure. Oa Wednesday a prize of £1.5, divided into 25 prizes, was shot for. the competion wa3 open to the companies forming the Pembrokeshire Bat- talion of Volunteers. The ranges were 200, 300,. and 400 yards, five shots at each distance. The Wimbledon targets were used at 200 and 300 yards and the Hythe third class target at the 400 yards. The following are some of the principal scores I Capt Brady £ 3 40 2 Sergt T. L. James Y,2 39 3 Private W.Davies .El 38 4 „ Byrne 10 s 36
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QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE CARMARTHEN BOARD OF COASRVATOKS.—The quarterly meeting of the Board of Conservators for the Carmarthen Bay District was held on Wednesday in the Council Chamber, at the Shire Hall, Carmai then, when the following gentlemen were present :—T. R. O. Toweii, (thaiiroan), J. Bagnall, Esq, J. Hughes, Esq, and Dr. Lewis Carmar- then C. Morgan, E-q, Alltygog; J. Bsynon, jun., E'.q, Trewern W. H. Yelverton, Esq, Capt. Phillips, H.uod- neJdin, and J. Chivers, Esq, Kidwelly. The business transacted was very trifiing, and consisted mainly ia passing the quarterly accounts. From a statement made by the Clerk, it appeared that the Board will have a balance in hand ot over A70, after paying the bills. Several of the Conservators remitrked upon the amount of money expended in preserving theLoughor, while'not a single Glamorganshire gentleman attended the meeting of the Board. Charles Morgan, E-iq., recommended that additional water-bailiffs should be employed. He was willing himself to subscribe R5 for that purpose, and several of the gentlemen to whom he had spoken had offered to do the same. He believed they would have no difficulty in obtaing £ 100. in that way if required. J. .Hughes, Esq, passed some observations on the conduct of some of the under water-bailiffs who had been'in the habit of getting drunk, and who had been dismissed, and moved that the head water bailiff should have full power to dismiss any ander bailiff for inefficiency and nejileot of his duty. The motion was carried unanimously, J.Hughes, Esq, likewise moved that an additional sum of £10 be granted to the head water-bailiff to provide additional aid in preserving the rivers. The motion was unani- mously agreed to. On the motion-of Dr. Lewis, it was resolved that the head water builiff should enter reports of his visits to various distircts in a book speoially pro- vided. The motion was unanimously carried. This concluded the business. CAKMAKTHENSHIUE.—Mr Sartoris is in difficulties He might have known it was impossible to serve two mas- ters. The feat has been tried over and over again, and it has always failed. In a moment of weakness or self- confidence, he entered upon the uncertain domains of philosophy, became perplexed in his own mind, and conveyed to his bearers the impression which be protests was never intended. But the plain sense of the Welsh. electors will not admit there was any deception. They say that Mr Sartoris has been represented to them as an anti-state Churchman, and when he discussed the prin- ciple of a State Church, whether in Ireland, or England, or Wales, they believed he was opposed to an established and endowed Church, and would, if sent to Parliament, act up to his convictions. His letter to Mr Johnes has therefore put him into a now position, and he will find that a large number of his supporters have deserted him. We have been inundated with letters on the subject from both, sides- Some of them we publish, that our readers may judge for themselves what mischief that unfortunate Lampeter affair has done to the Liberal cause, as repre- sented by Mr Sartoris. His chances of success were never worth much, but no one could have supposed they would so soon have reached the low point at which we now find them. Mr Pugh has improved during the week, having had an accession of votes from the dis- affected supporters of Mr Sartoris. The returns shown us place him very low on the poll. Mr Puxley and Mr Jones stand far above the other two candidatos, and it is expected they will be returned by a large majority. In- deed, we have seen returns fjom nearly e'!ery district ia the county, and in all of them, except Llanelly, they stand first a long way, and in Llanelly the votes will be about equally divided between the two Conservatives and Mr Sartoris.—
Family Notices
BIRTBS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHsT" BIRTHS. On the 15th instant, at Horn's Lane, in this town, the wile of Mr George Davies, of a son. On the 9th instant, at Upper Lawes Street, Pater, the wife of Mr William Marsh, clerk in the Dockyard, of a daughter. On the 7th instant, at Boulcgne-sur-Mer, the wife of Charles B. LJrust, Esq, 60th Rifles, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 15th inst, at llarroldston St. Issells, (by license) by the Rev Jackson Taylor, Thomas Henry, younges son of Mr S. Ball, Greenhill, to Jane, eldest daughter of the late Mr William Blctbyn Ellis, commercial traveller, of this town. No cards. On the 13th instant, at St John's Church, Pembroke Dock, by the Rev. Dr. G. F. Kelly, Mr Thomas Hunt, general merchant, Meyrick Street, to Miss Emma Ann, daughter of Mr William Thome, draper, Meyrick.Street, both of Pembroke Dock. On the 1st instant, at Wellington, the Honourable Henry Edmund Butler, only son of Viscount Mount- gar ret t, to Mary Eleanor, youngest daughter of St. Joha Chiverton Charlton, of Apley Castle, Shropshire, Esq, and sister of Thomas Meyrick, of Bush, Pembrokeshire, Esquire.
HAVERFORDWEST M A B X t T.
HAVERFORDWEST M A B X t T. Saturday, October 10, 1868. Beef, 5ato7d; Mutton, da to 7d; Lamb, 5dto 7d; Veal 6d to7d, Pork 7d to Od; Butter, Is Id to tg M Kggs, 12 for 13; Fowls, 3s Od to 3s 6d per couple Bucks, 3s od to ie Or" ditto; Geese, 3s fid to is 6d, Turkeys, 0s'd to Us Od each; Cliees", 30. to Sdper lb; Bacon Pigs, Os Od to Os d per score; Potatoes 201 lbs for Is. I
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Mr J. Phillips: Look at your paper: all this] goes to the winds. Mr Whicber Davies: This has to do with the Matter: it is not to be shuffled off in this way. Mr J. Pbillips I consider it very ungentlemanly on your part to make such remarks. Mr Whicher Davies: Your brother George knows the same thing, and you know it. Mr J. Phillips It is very ungentlemanly to re- flect upon any alderman in the way you have done. Mr Whicber Davies: Your brother George knows, and you too, that it was done. Mr J. Phillips: Tush, tush. Mayor I must have order. Mr H. Phillips: I think Mr James Phillips is father personal: I was a member of the Town Council lorg before be was, and open voting it was always. I can demand it. Mr James Phillips I am perfectly willing there should be open voting. Mayor 1 have allowed this discussion to go on, btuf in my opinion the Council have no power to make an order in this mater. The presiding al. derman a £ <3 assessori are presumed to know what their duties are, and it is presumed they will do their duty faWy and impartially. I don't think J'ou have any right to say to them that they should do it in this way or the other. This dis- suasion is irregular, and J think it is scarcely within the province of the Council to say in what way the election is to be conducted. Mr Whicher Davies Are we prepared to stand a quo warranto ? If we do not have fair and honest Noting, a candidate may complain, and we may have a quo warranto issued against us; Mayor: The scene just enacted almost put it 0111 of my power to say what I was going to say. (Laughter ) I should wish to make this remark as I possibly may Dot have an opportunity of ad- dressing you again, I desire to express my sense of the courtesy and support I have experienced during the time I have bad the honour of filling this chair. On the part of the gentlemen of this council, I have received the greatest support from both sides, whatever difference of opinion existed Among the members of the Council, except per- haps the little scene which has just been enacted. '('Laughter.) Mr Whicher Davies: Your Worship will have I An opportunity of addressing us on the 9th of November and after that too. c' The meeting then terminated. ROOSE PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held at the Shire Hall, on Satur- day, before A. B. Starbuck, Esq, T. Roberts, Esq, J. P. •ones, E»q, and Rev P. Phelps, CHARGE OF MUTILATING A SHEBP. John Wilcochs was charged with mutilating a sheep. A letter was forwarded to the Bench by the defendant, In which he staled that he had cut the ear of the sheep *ith the intention of marking it in a manner to enable him to recognize it. Mr Phelps said that if every one who marked a sheep V slitting its ear were proceeded against, nearly every former in the county would be summoned. On the fountains where the sheep of several owners were de. Pastured, it was impossible for people to'recognize their OWl) animals unless they were marked in some manner. Aiter some conversation, The Bench adjourned the case for a fortnight. DRUNKENNESS, John Ev ins and Thomas Phillips were severally charged £ th drunkenness, and were each fined 5s and costs. HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held at the Shire Hall, on Thurs. day, before T. Rule Owen, Esq, and James Bowen, Esq. ILL TREATING A DONKEY. James Howell Ambrey was charged with ill-treating a d nkey, by beating it with a branch of a tree on the 22nd of September, The defendant pleaded guilty, stating that there was a drove of cattle in the road, and the donkey could not be got to move. He boat it to get it and a boy, who was With it, out of the way. The Bench said the offence should not be regarded as a light one, for the man who would iil-treat animals W'ouSd be cruel in his treatment of human beings. This VWas the defendant's first offence, and they inflicted the It iall penalty of 5s with costs, in the hope that he would be again guilty of a similar offence. DRUNKENNESS. evening, there was a dinner party at WilliamstM. con- sisting chiefly of the nearest connexions of the family, who were living within reach. At eight o'clock Mrs Scourfitld and the guests went by carr'jg^ to i: Newton Mountain, the site of the parish ^jjifire. It was placed near tbe Cricket ground, on tb" highest part of the plain, and must ha*»» been seeti^om a great, dis- j; tance. All the tena»*' farmers"'had bee.*i)usy for 4-» couple of days cart' .g materials for the im( iu spite j f the unfavourah' weather, and some ^Vners o$5 T'OF parishioners JCQ as Mr Richards. li'.lVaid Mr) Williams. ^arn'.ake, cheerfully assisted. In oouseqnence of the heavy rains that had. i llpn, and the strength of the wind, the tar byn l? on the high stage were not fired successful!?, which defr/toted some- what from the grandeur of '.he fire, and disappointed the hopes of those who had spent so much labour on the work. But all were disposed to be in good humour. The firewoiks, under the charge of Mr Lloyd, of Burton, Mr Griffiths, of Houghton, and Mr Lucas, were a great source of pleasure to both young and old, but oc- casionally also a source of terror to the softer sex. All wtre fortnsatelv fired without accident. The Roman Candles and Rockets were, some of them, very beautiful, and the latter attained a great height. When the guests from Williamston were on the ground, there were many bursts of hearty cheering, and some speeches complimentary to the old and young squire. The large crowd of people, estimated at 700 or 800, were orderly and well conducted throughout the evening and the day will be long remembered by the parishioners. UNIVERSITY IMTELLIGJ'SCB.—The Rev James A. Owen, late student of Chrh^qt'burch, Oxford, has been elected a fellow of Univerfc, College,