The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

FARMERS' COLUMN. THE PRESEN-T POSITION OF FARMING. A general meeting of the members of the Cheshire Chamber of Agriculture was held at the Crewe Arm tirpsided Thursday Feb 3 Mr. Barbour, of Kmsal Heath, presided. b Mr. RIGBY having brought before the rouncil requiring in connection and milkshops, and to enforce sanitary ie^u with them, In order to prevent ^VaHxDressed^asto veyed by way of the milk sold, some doubt was expressisa as to Whether farmers would not come^nderi P diffic^It in all Was admitted that, at any late, it WOUIUJJC milk-sellers cases to draw the distinction between farmers and mfl* Mltera. Mr. BATEMAN, of Cborley, read his paper on I he Resent Position of Farming Is there any Reme y. manufactures first glanced at the depressed state of trade And manutacrares in th! country, which resulted in so manyW* ^ein^thrown out of work, and, by reducing the purui, ■_ » I. „ people, necessarily affected the 'rests s'aown food producer. From statistics published, had oeen^saown that a British manufacturer had been pay labour would more for the labour he employed than the same iauou have cost on the continent. But wages rnu. w lters 0f Cam- to farm rents, he quoted the opinion of A depression in bridge, «»t the, SSSSESTS? 5 the prices obtained for Che;,hire c!iees gtocked market, any falling off in the quality, bafc ™ t aim at makin^ Cheshire dairymaids had been 'x j been trying to do a first-class article, but it wa.s wh.it t y all their lives (Cheers.). But; if tbi*^ s^ where hope to sell for highpncj>^h to bl3 sold in fashionable fancy prices were given for■cheese into competition with quarters. That would not bnnc wer(J 23 cowa for every the cheese from Am"ic?> which was now sending us 10o persons, or with Ca"a'la'h se each year. They found 30,000,000 lbs. of cutter and cheese except themselves amid want and moneyed classes. amongst the landed P™P"^er to this question, he pointed Knd was limited it was necessary to out that as eur .-u-ailable land -on ag possible) s0 as to raise it to as high a state oi c ,fc In order tQ dQ raise a greater ara"u"tlt°!hIe tenant should be secured for the this it was necessa-y tha d reieased from irksome and improvements he migM m^nced the happy resultS of confi- useless restrictions. H tenant in his own case, he having dence between 1'tnd o a fow years, knowing that raised his farm m value some rent on that account. The his landlord would not ra' { u rabbits, was dwelt upon plague of game, more e out /hat whilst other classes of and, in conclusion, he p together to protect their common the community g Wag .fc to be WQn mterests, farmeis were hke P occupied their once happy dered, therefore that they » both landlords position in the one Mother fairly and justly, and they would no? only benefit themselves, but also the country at wa3 discussed at some length the Chamber ap- pr?vfn|, as aTvhole, of it, and .passing a vote of tnanks to Mr. B Mr™ TosEPif sSa'did not approve of the idea of a union of farmers for he believed that unions of all sorts were wrong in oriSe in so far as their object was to combine for the pur- nose of rafsing prices. He thought that the tenant should be secured for the improvements he made, but the law which had blen nassed with that object not being compulsory had proved to be no law at all, and they saw rents constantly raised where ^Mr6 F i"^C n F T T1 defended'Vhe landlord's of Cheshire, who he said were as a rule, willing to accept less interest for their monevThan any other body of capitalists, being content with t^o or two and a half per cent, in many instances. He attri- buted the hiah rental of many farms to the eagerness of many successful men of business, wlio had been offering more than thfreal value i'i rent, but many of whom were now glad to SthSaw from farming, finding there was no profit attached to it.

SPORT. Edward Hanlon, the champion sculler of Canada, who has entered into an engagement to row Hawdon, a f yne sculler, in Mav next arrived at Liverpool on Tuesday, i' eb. IS. THE UPPER SEVERN AND VERMEW, &c.-There was a heavy flood down on Sunday, submerging a great deal of land. This flood willbe very beneficial, thoroughly clearing away the snow nrnhiblv bringing up some fresh-runsalmon. It has fn-mnrht un a sr^ many gravid salmon. I saw a considerable dumber at on? of the wlirf on the Verniew last Saturday, and I heS of many more being seen going over the navigation weirs below To that we shall probably have salmon spawning all through the month of February and part of March also The brightly all the week up to last evening, gladdening the heart of fisherman and farmer, but to-day all has changed lurain After a black frost this morning, it commenced snowing, and has now settled down into a cold raw ram Rods which were beginning to be overhauled, will have to be laid by for a time yet. The trout, at all events, will be none the worse for the delay. Perch and roach, which ought to have put in an ap- pearance this week, after the high water and-their long fast during the frost, appear quite off the feed. To-day's rain will no doubt bring down another rise of water. The ice has done much damage by the river side, damaging the fish passes and weirs, breaking mill wheels, stripping the bar* fromt trees and bushes, and killing a few fish.—A. (Feb. 13), in The Field. HALSTON COURSING MEETING. (By kind permission of Mr. Edmund Wright.) FRIDAY, FEB. 14. Stewards—Messrs. P. O. Gill, John Evans, F. B. Owen, C. J. Harries, E. Webb, G. Deighton, W Humphreys, T. Jones, T. Ward E. Breese. Secretary and Judge—Mr. G. Cottle. Flag Steward-Mr. Jones. Slipper-Mr. Groom. This meeting came off on Friday, under most favourable auspices, after having been postponed from time to time on ac- count of the weather. In the early part of the morning it seemed probable that the day would be a wet one, but fortunately such was not the ctse. There was a very large field. Owing to the wet condition of the fields and meadows the hares would not lie long, nevertheless they were found without much trouble. The different courses were well contested, and 111 some instances the dogs showed unusually good form. The following were the items :— THE HALSTON CUP, for sixteen all-aged Greyhounds, at L3 10s. each. Winner P,30, second £12, third and fourth L3 each. I. Mr F. 4, Owen's r b Ravenna beat Mr. S. Stephenson's f and w b Odessa Mr E. Breeze ns bk d Beleaguer beat Mr C. J. Harries s b and w d Hawthornden Mr Mills ns f d Victor beat Mr R. H. Bartlett s be b p Beautiful Dr^Hughes's bk and w d Peter Simple beat Mr I>. Owen ns f and wdOsman Mr. J. R. Jones's f d White Star (late Major) beat Mr. T. Da vies s r or f d England Yet Mr H. C. Moorhouse's r b Milly beat Mr E. Jones's f d Welsh- man Mr J. Evans's bk b Evangeline beat Mr J. Arkinstall's f b Lady Newport Mr C. Birch's bk d Baker Pacha beat Mr E. Webb's w and bd b Wild Rose II. Beleaguer beat Ravenna Milly beat White Star Victor beat Peter Simple | Evangeline beat Baker Pacha III. Beleaguer beat Victor Evangeline beat Milly IV. Divided. THE WHITTINGTON STAKES, for eight puppies, at dE3 10s. each. Winner £18, second 46. 1. Mr W. Cureton's f and w b Coral beat Mr H. C. Moorhouse's bk b Molly Mr E. Webb's rd d Whist beat Mr F. Batterbee's bk and w d Be Faithful Mr J. Lloyd's bk and w b Liberty beat Mr C. Deighton's bk d M^Evans's bd b Ess Bouquet beat Mr E. Phillips's bk and w b Peace II. Whist beat Coral Ess Bouquet beat Liberty III. Ess Bouquet beat Whist, and won. THE PERRY BRIDGE STAKES, for eight puppies, at.£3 10s. each. Winner 918, second E6. 1. Mr J. Williams's r and w b Lady Brook beat Mr E. Jones's bk Mr*E^ VebbTf d Witness beat Mr H. C. Moorhouse's bk d Musket Mr H. BarretVs be and w b Our Nell beat Mr F. B. Owen's be b M?T^Humphreys's w and bk d Happy Lad beat Mr R. H. Bartlett's bk d B Flat II. Witness beat Lady Brook Our Nell beat Happy Lad III. Our Nell beat Witness, and won. THE CASTLE STAKES, for eight all-aged greyhounds, at £3 10s. each. Winner £18, second L6. 1. Mr F. B. Owen's r b Lupuline beat Mr T. E. Issard's r and w d Craig Millar Mr J. Evans's w and bk b Excuse Me beat Mr J. Arkenstall's f d Acteon Mr E.CWebb's w and f b Water Lily beat Mr C. Deighton's w and Mr F.DROwen's bk and w b Olivia beat Mr H. S. Jones's be b Juno JJ Lupuline beat Excuse Me Olivia beat Water Lily III. Dialed. HALSTON Cup.-In the first round itavenna and Odessa were evenly matched but after a good run the former won. Beleaguer and Victor in their heats had it all their own way, winning easily. Lady Newport ran against Evangeline well at first, but towards the last the black pulled up in good style, and won after a good course. in the second ties between Ravenna and Beleaguer the latter was adjudged the winner, but to many of the spectators Ravenna seemed to have madfe the most points. Peter Simple had it nearly all his own way against Victor, but was thrown out, as he gave up the chase on coming to a hedge, and letting his opponent follow up the game. There was a good course with Milly and White Star, the former made the kill, and won. Evangeline and Baker Pacha were very awkwardly slipped. The course was a very short one. Evangeline killed and won. Beleaguer, in the third ties won easily, and Evangeline won after a good course against Milly. The owners of Beleaguer and Evangeline divided the first and second prizes. THE WHITTWGTON STAKES.-Coral and Molly had a splendid course and was perhaps the best that was witnessed during the day At the commencement Molly led but subsequently she cave Coral ago by, which the latter made good use of, and won. The other courses in this round were pretty even. In the second ties Coral and Whist had an undecided course, but when it was ■ran off affain the latter won after a good course. At one part of the field the dogs came to some double fencing, which they lSfi,«d in crand style. Liberty and Ess Bouquet had a first fe Jours! the latter passed Liberty several times in splendid form, and ;Wag adjudged the winner Ess Bouquet took the first PT»'/pi^m%TAKES -There was an undecided course »J"fJSI v Rrook but ultimately the latter was between Bess and Lady isrooK, i w drawn to run against Witness in the second ties, when she was beaten. Witness and Musket were slipped to a rabbit at Brst but on being put again in the slips Witness won after a go.Dd course. There was a very quick course t tje and KUen, the former being victorious in this and the nei so carried off the first prize, Witness being placed seco THE CASTLE STAKES-In the first round Lupulme ran against Craig Millar, the latter never making a single point, inere was an unusually good course with Excuse Me and Acteon, n dogs being very evenly matched. They both worked well, but the former killed and won. Olivia and Juno had a hard course, in which the former made the most points, and won. Lupuline beat Excuse me in the next ties, and made a kill. Water Lily and Olivia next met, and although the former was the favourite Olivia won after a very exciting course. The first and second stakes were divided between Lupuline and Olivia. At the conclusion of the coursing Mr. Evans proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Wright for his kindness in allowing the use of his land for the meeting. This was accorded with many hearty cheers. A dinner took place at the Boot Inn, at which a large company was present.

CARMARTHEN RACES. THURSDAY, FEB. 13. Lord Lieutenant's Hunters' Steeplechase—George Frederick 1, Bustle 2, Nine Elms 3. Wenallt Hunters' Selling Steeplechase—Stackpole 1, Romping Girl 2. Tally-ho Hunters' Steeplechase-Merry Belle 1, Taffy 2, Night- shade 3. Gone-away Hunters' Selling Hurdle Race—Milton 1, Fred Briggs 2, Light of Other Days 3. County Members' Hunters' Hurdle Race-Charley Baker 1, Rufus 2, Cadno 3.. Derllys Hunters' Flat Race—Milton 1, Mountain Maid 2, Primrose 3. FRIDAY, FEB. 14. PenIlergave Hunters' Steeplechase Bustle 1, Nine Elms 2, Redwing 3. Cambrian Hunters' Steeplechase Nightshade 1, Taffy 2, Osman 3. Who-whoop Hunters' Hurdle Race Milton 1, Pembroke 2, Sportsman 3. „ Selling Hunters' Hurdle Race—Stackpole 1, Romping Girl 2, Merry Heart 3. Harkforward Hunters' Flat Race-Mountain Maid 1, Prim- rose 2.

'V'"V'V"V' Corn, &c. CORN AVERAGES, For the week ending February 8. For the week 4, The following are the quantities sold and the prices this year and last year:- QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICES. This year. Last year. This year. Lastyear. Wheat. 62,239 40,095 38s. Id. 50s. lid. Barley 50,532 56,385 35s. 5d. 44s. 2d. Oats 4,300 5,230 19s. 2d. 24s. 4d. LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY. The strike having terminated, business has resumed its ordinary aspect. A large trade was dene in wheat at fully Id. per cental advance since this day week. Flour steady. Indian corn in fair demand at the rates of Tuesday last, prices ranging from 4s. 71d. to 4s. 9jd., old and [10W. PRICES (this day). s. d. 8. d. American Wheat,$100 lbs -.I-.i'0,:? English Flour,$100 lbs 12 10 13 11 Malting Barley, 100 lbs 8 2 9 4 Grinding Barley,$100 lbs *10 5 6 English Oats,$S 100 2 8 6 Egyptian Beans, 100 lbs. ° 7 2 Indian corn, American new white 0 0 4 11, „ mixed American 4 7 4 9 £ Malt, pale new English, V quarter 56 0 69 0 LONDON WEDNESDAY.—Market quiet, but steady. Both English and' foreign wheat sold at late values. Flour firmly held. Oats realized full prices. Other articles without alter- ation. The following figures show the number of arrivals: British wheat, 520 quarters; barley, 1,870 quarters. Foreign wheat, 11,8^0 quarters; barley, nil; oats, 0 quarters; maize, 13,680 quarters; flour, 12,460 sacks and 9,660 barrels. LONDON MONDAY .—Market firm, but not much business done. Dry samples of English wheat were steady at late values, but the principal portion was out of condition and difficult to sell; foreign firm at previous rates. Flour steady, American barrels the turn dearer to buy. Barley and oats met a quiet trade at former values. Maize quiet and unaltered. Beans and peas realized late rates. Moderate business done in the seed market at about previous values. Choice red clover scarce and dear. Bird seed without change. Good business in haricot beans. Egyptian lentils dearer. -Arrivtls British wheat, 7,117 quarters; barley, 2,694 quarters; oats, 372 quarters; flour, 15,926. Foreign wheat, 26,260 quarters barley, 79 quarters; oats, 3,257 quarters maize, 6,778 quarters; flour, 4,021 sacks and 15,382 barrels. CURRENT PRICES OF GRAIN AT MARK LANE. s. s. Wheat, new Essex and Kent (white) 34 to 46 Ditto ditto (red). 33 43 Wheat, Norfolk, Lincoln, and Yorkshire (red) 32 42 Barley (Chevalier) 36 58 Malt, English pale, new 63 78 Oats, English feed 20 24 Beans (Mazagan) 31 33 Peas, white boilers(English). 36 40 „ „ (foreign). 34 39 Maize 23 26 Flour. Town Housenoios, <p ztsu ins., zi-is. to 4US. BRIDGNORTH, SATURDAY.—The following were the prices at this market White wheat, 5s. 6d. to 6s. 6d. V 72 lbs.; red i wheat, old, Os. Od. to Os. Od.; red, new, 5s. 6d. to 6s. Qd. Malting barley, 5s. 4d. 6s. Od. & 38 quarts; grinding barley, IUs. OJ. to 13s. 6d.$200 tbs. Beans, 14s. Od. to 18s. Od. V 200 lbs. Peas, 14s. Od. to 15s. Od. 10 200 lbs. Oats, 12s. Od. to 18s. Od.$160 lbs. Indian corn, lis. Od. to 12s. Od. V 200 lbs. Malt, 8s. 6d. to 9s. 6d.-There was a limited attendance of farmers, millers, maltsters, and corndealers at this market. Prices had a downward tendency, and last week's quotations were barely maintained—buyers being very cautious few trans- actions were completed. SHREWSBURY, SATURDAY.—The supply of wheat was not very large, aLd good sound samples sold freely at last week's prices. The demand for barley has slightly improved, much being now required for seed purposes, and dry samples sold readily. Prices :— s. d. s. d. White Wheat, V 75 lbs 6 0 @ 6 6 Red ditto 11 5 6 5 10 Barley, zP 70 lbs 5 0 5 9 Oats,$225 lbs 17 0 19 0 Beans, V 235 lbs 18 0 19 0 Peas, V 225 lbs 17 0 19 0 Malt 0 0 0 0 CHESTER, SATURDAY.—Prime red wheat was worth 6s. 3d per bushel. WAKEFIELD, FRIDAY. At this market to-day wheat is firmly held for the full prices of last week, and in some cases rather more money is paid for fine English. Fine barley is more sought after, and maintains late value. Beans, oats, and maize steady.1 PWLLHELI, WEDNESDAY.—Wheat, Os. to ;Os. Od. 11 lbs.; barley, OOs. to 00s. Od. V 220 Ibs; oats, OOs. to 00s. P 315 its.; butter, Is. 4d. to Is. 6d.$lb.; eggs, Os. Od. V hundred; fowls, 2s. 6d. to 3s. Od. P couple; ducks, 4s. Od. to 5s. Od. V couple geese, Os. to Os. Od. each; rabbits, Os. Od. to Os. Od. V couple; hares, Os. Od. to Os. Od. each beef, 7Jd. to S'd. V lb.; mutton, lOd. to lid.; veal, 7d. to 8d.; pork, Od. to Od.; potatoes, Os. Od. to Os. Od. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY.—Wheat, 6s. 9d. to 7s. Od. V 80 lbs.; barley, 5s. Od. to 5s. 8d. V 40 quarts;, oats, 14s. Od. to 17s. 6d.; eggs, 0 to 14 for a shilling; butter, Is 4d. to is. 5d.$lb.; fowls, 3s. 6d. to 5s. Od. V couple; ducks, 5s. Ocl. to 6s. 6d. if couple; geese, Os.Od. toOs. Od. each.; turkeys, 0s. Od. to 00s. 0d. each; potatoes, 5s. Od. to 5s. 6d. 90 lbs. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY (Feb. 11).-Wheat, Os. Od. to Os. Od. qv 75 lbs. barley, Os. Od. to Os. Od.; oats, OOs. to OOs.; eggs, 0 to 14 for a shilling; butter, Os. Od. to Is. 4d.$lb.; fowls, 4s. 61. to 5s. Od. -W couple; ducks, Os. Od. to 3s. od. V couple; geese, 6s. to 0s. each; turkeys, 0s. Od. to 00s. Od. each; potatoes, 8 lbs. for sixpence; beef, Od. to lOd.$lb.; mutton, Od. to 9.1.; veal, 6d. to 7d.; lamb, Od. to OOd.; pork, 7d. to 7d. OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY (Feb. 12).-The following were the quotations: Wheat, 5s. 6d. to 5s. 10d. V 75 lbs.; barley, 20s.0d. to 23s. Od. V 280 lbs.; oats, COs. Od. to OOs. Od. ? 280 Jbs., butter, Is. 3d. to ls.t5d.$lb.; eggs, 0 to 12 for a shilling; fowls, 4s. Od. to 5s. 6d. :¡jI couple; ducks, Os. Od. to Os. Od.; geese, Os. Od. to Os. Od. each; turkeys, Os. Od. to Os. ed. each; potatoes, 16 lbs. to 18 tbs for a shilling. Cattle. BIRMINGHAM, TUESDAY.—There were at market to-day- Beasts 241, sheep 554, pigs 347 no improvement in the trade. Current quotations: Beef, 7d. to 71d. V lb.; mutton, 81d. to lod. lb.; bacon pigs, 9s. 2d. score; sows, 7s. 6d. to 8s.: porket pigs, 10s. Od. to 10s. 6d. SALFORD, TUESDAY.—The supply of beasts was rather smaller than on last Tuesday, but the quality was of a good description. A steady trade was done at last week's full rates. About 200 American beasts consigned direct to this mar- ket were slaughtered in Liverpool, having been found to be suf- fering from pleuro. Sheep were in good supply, and a brisk trade was done at the extreme prices of last Tuesday. Good calves were scarce, but holders were willing to take slightly less money to effect sales. Quotations: Beef, 5Jd. to 71d. mutton, 7Jd. to 9 £ d.; veal, 8.1d. to 91d. SHREWSBURY, TUESDAY.—There was a fair show of beef, and a good deal of store stuff, which was very slow of sale, and much returned home.—Beef made 6Jd. to 8d. •$lb.; mutton, 91d. to iold.; veal, 9d.; bacon pigs, 88. 6d. to gs V score; porkets, 9s. 6d. to 10s. 3d. Only a small show of sheep. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.—There was an increase in the supply of both beasts and sheep, the numbers being 1,583 beasts and 4,773 sheep (included in which were 100 American cattle of very good quality). A fair demand, and prices lower. A good atten- dance of country buyers. The average prices were Best beasts, 7Jd. to 71d. qR lb. second ditto, 5jd. to 7d.; American 6d. to 7Jd.; sheep, 8d. to 9Jd. METROPOLITAN, MONDAY. The beast market was firmer best classes being about 2d. per stone dearer, and middling and inferior kinds the turn in sellers favour. With regard to Nor- folk cattle, sellers report no improvement in value, but the clearance was more free. The British supply comprised 230 Scotch, 200 Irish, 1,100 Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, and 870 Midland and Home Counties. There was a good supply of foreign sheep, the market also more active at full prices Calves remained unaltered in price. The pig wln market was decidedly dearer. The following were the prices: Beef, 4s. Od. to 5s. 4d.; mutton, 4s. 8d. to 6s. 6d.: veal, 5s. 6d. to 6s. 6d.; pork, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 4d. The stock oii offer consisted of 3,380 beasts, 9,670 sheep, 20 calves, anl 80 pigs; included in which were 980 foreign beasts. LONDON DEAD MEAT MARKET, MONDAY.—The follow- ing were the 3uotations V 8 lbs. by the carcase: Middling and inferior beef, 2s. 8d. to 4s. 4d.: prime ditto, 4s. 4d. to 4s. 10d.; middling and inferior mutton 3s. Od. to 5s. 0d.; prime ditto, 5s. Od. to 5s. 8d.; veal, 5s. Od. to 5s. 8d.; large pork, 3s. 6d. to 3s. 10d.; small ditto, 4s. Od. to 4s. 6d.—There was only a moder- ate supply of meat on sale to-day, and notwithstanding the un- favourable weather trade was generally better. r Miscellaneous. LIVERPOOL PROVISION, WEDNESDAY. — Beef arm. and Erices generally are dearer than last week, the market having een influenced, in common with pork, by preparations for transporting troops and stores to the Cape. Pork: New Eastern 5s., and New Western 2s. 3d. higher. Bacon and shoulders unchanged. Hams Is. dearer. Best butter 5s. dearer. Cheese has brought stiffer prices. Lard dull, and Is. per cwt. lower on the week. IRISH AND AMERICAN PROVISIONS, LIVERPOOL. FRI- Butter: Choice qualities are firm, but, with the continued strike, the mark«t is quieter. Bacon steady for home con- sumption, bHt little doing for export. Lard 6d. to Is. dearer on Cheese: Choice factories bring Is. advance, and are in steady request. PROVISION, MONDAY.—The arrivals last week Ja* Jfov wer,e bales bacon, and from foreign ports + ges ^utter and 1,509 bales bacon. There is little JYII V? notlc,e ,in butter market; really fine qualities mppt a vMvrt? 111 in demand at ful1 prices, but other sorts T>« tclf rifii lower pi ices taken. Quay price of ™fctnmrA in til' per. cwt- The bacon market ruled slow, with- out change in the value of Irish, but Hamburg declined 2s. per cwt. at the close of the week. LONDON POTATO, MONDAY.—Sound potatoes continue in moderate request, and prices generally are steady. Victorias 130s. to 150s. V ton. Regents 100g to 130a Flukes 120s. to 140s. Rocks 75s. to 80s. Foreign 70s. to 120s. FERTILIZERS. LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY. Peruvian Guano, 10 to 12 am.$ton 11 10 0 @ 13 S0 ^0 Ditto, high phosphatic. „ 7 13 3 8 0 0 Bone Ash, River Plate „ 6 0 0 6 2 6 n Superphosphate, 26 to 28 cent., in bulk ..3 2 6 3 5 0 Ditto 35 to 37$cent. ..47 g 4 10 0 Nitrate of Soda$cwt. 0 13 0 013 3 LONDON WOOL, MONDAY.—English wool remains flat, there is literally nothing doing, and even the finest qualities of produce are unable to maintain their value. CURRENT PRICES. This year. Last year. (Per lb.) s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. FLEECES.—Southdown hoggets ..1 ot to 1 11-1 3 to 1 4 Hall-bred ditto 1 05 to 1 1 l 2t to 1 3* I Kentfleeces. 0 11J to 1 0.J..1 2 to 1 3 S. Down ewes and wethers ..1 0J to 1 1J..1 3 to 1 4 •Leicester ditto 0 llj to 1 0 ..1 2 to! 3 SoRTs.-Clothing 1 Otol 3..1 5 tol 6 Combing x x to 1 5..1 6 to 1 7 LIVERPOOL WOOL, FRIDAY.—Our market has been very quiet this week, the demand being almost entirely confined to a f jw lots of Lima and Peruvian, for which late sale rates are realized. There has been nothing done in either alpaca or mohair, but some small parcels of River Plate sheepskins have found buyers at current prices. Quotations were East India, white, 6d. to 12gd.; yellow, 3Jd. to lljd.; £ ray, <fcc., 3d. to 9Jd.; washed Peruvian, 9d. to 14d.; washed River Plate, lOJd. to 14d.; unwashed River Plate, 6d. to 9kl.; washed Morocco, 9d. to lid.; unwashed Morocco, 4d. to 6d.; Egyptian white, 7d to 13d.; Oporto fleece, lOJd. to lid.; mohair, Is. 9d. to is. lid.; alpaca, Is. ald. to Is. 5 AGRICULTURAL SEEDS, LONDON, MONDAY. Current Prices:- s. d. s. d. Cloverseed, British, com., iq cwt. 60 0 @ 64 0 Foreign, red" 56 0 64 0 white 76 0900 Trefoil, fine new 21 0260 Ryegrass, British, 1\1 quarter 22 0240 Italian, 2 cwt 32 0 34 0 Linseed,$quarter 53 0 68 0 Rapeseed „ 60 0660 Tares, new winter 4 0 5 0 Mustard, brown and white. 9 0 13 0 WORCESTER HOP, SATURDAY. Messrs. Piercy, Long- bottom, and Faram, in their circular, say-We have little change to note in our market. Hops are in short supply, and choice qualities are somewhat in request for best pale ale brewing. LONDON HOP, MONDAY.—There is no alteration in our mar- ket, which continues quiet, with easier values. A fair business has been transacted in olds and yearlings.—Thos. Wild and Co. Mid and East Kent £ 2 5 £ 3 0. J6410 Weald of Kent 2 0 2 10 3 10 Sussex 2 0 2 10 3 10 Farnham 3 0 4 0 5 0 HAY, STRAW, AND PRODUCE.—LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY. Hay,$cwt. s. d s. d. I$ton. Old 3 9 @5 3 s. d. s. d. New 0 0 0 0 I Carrots 45 0 @ 0 0 Straw- > Turnips 30 0 00 0 Wheat 2 6 3 0 I Mangel Wurzel.,25 6 27 6 Oat 2 0 2 3 I Manure 4 6 0 Barley 1 11 2 2 J Grass, ip 20 lbs.0 0 0 0 LONDON PRODUCE, SATURDAY.—Sugar: The market was quiet and unaltered. Coffee remained dull at Friday's prices. Rice continues extremely quiet. Cotton market dull and in- active. Jute flat and little done. Tallow, old, 34s. 9d.; new, 35s. 9d. on the spot. Oils Rape, 30s.; linseed, 25s. 3d. Tur- pentine, 22s. 3d. After official hours: Tallow and oils un altered. LEATHER.—LEADENHALL, TUESDAY. V lb. s. d. s. d. Hides, crop, 28 lbs. to 40 lbs 0 11 @ 1 3 Ditto, 40 lbs. to 60 lbs 1 2 1 9 English butts, 14 lbs. to 24 lbs 1 1 2 4 Ditto, 25 lbs. to 36 lbs 1 3 2 10 Foreign butts, 16 lbs. to 50 lbs 1 0 2 3 Crop bellies 0 6 0 101 Shoulders 0 9 13 Dressing hides, common 0 10 1 5 Ditto, shaved. 1 1 1 6 Calfskins 1 4 2 6 HAY AND STRAW.-LONDON, TUESDAY. s. d. s. d. Prime meadow hay (V ton) 75 0 @ 84 0 Inferior ditto „ 40 0 II 70 0 Prime clover 1. 95 0 „ 102 6 Inferior ditto 11 80 0 „ 90 0 Straw ($36 trusses) 30 0 „ 35 0 WOLVERHAMPTON HIDE, SKIN, AND FAT, SATUR- DAY.—Hides, S5 lb. and upwards, 3Jd. ? lb.; 85 to 94, 3Jd.; 75 to 84, 3d.; 65 to 74, 2Jd.; 56 to 64, 2§d.; 55 and under, 2Jd. Cows, 2|d. to 2 £ d.; bulls, 2id.; flawed and irregular, 2d.; kips, Od. tc 2d. Horse hides, Os. Od. to 12s. 6d. each. Calf, 17 lb. and upwards, 41d.; 12 to 16, 5id.; 9 to 11, 5 £ d.; light, 4d.; flawed and irregular, 3Jd. Wools, A-l, Os. Od.; A, 5s. 6d.; B, 3. lOd. each. Pelts, A, Os. Od.; B, Os Od. each. Lambs, A, Os. OJ.; B, Os. Od. each. Fat, 2d. to 2 £ d.$lb.—JNO. S. D'ARCY, Broker, Cleveland-street. ANOTHER REPORT.—Hides, 95 lb. and upwards, ed. to 3d.; 85 to 94, Od. to 31d.; 75 to 84, 3d 65 to 74, 21d.; 56 to 64, 2 £ d.; 55 and under, 21d. Cows, 65 lb. and upwards, 2d.; 64 and under, 2d.; bulls, 21d.; flawed and irregular, 21d.; kips, Od. Horse hides, 0s. Od. to 0s. Od. each. Calf, 17 tb. and upwards, 4§d.; 12 to 16, 51d.; 9 to 11, 5d.; light, 4d.; flawed and irregular, 3d. Wools, is. 6d. to 5s. 6d. each. Fat, 2d. to 2d. ;¡jj th.-THOMAS FISHER, Broker. Trade Intelligence. WOLVERHAMPTON IRON TRADE.—WEDNESDAY! Agents of Cleveland pig iron firms reported one or two ex- cellent sales recently of iron for pillar and pipe founding mainly, and this afternoon there were good inquiries of the same class. Staffordshire raw iron showed but tamely, and at the weak rates best was unimproved in demand or price. The home Govern- ment and the East Indian railways are buying best Staffordshire finished of small sections. The home demand is quiet but im- proved on colonial account business was dull, and the conti- nental demand was inactive. Domestic coal was less strong. MINERAL REPORT.—MANCHESTER, SATURDAY. Messrs. Berger Spence and Co., in their weekly report, say- Since the publication of our last there has been a sensible falling away iu the demand for house coals in the Lancashire district. There is still, however, sufficient doing to make it worth a close attention on the part of sellers if they would prevent an accu- mulation of stocks, as the pits are kept at the old rate of pro- duction. The weakened demand has not been without its in- fluence on values, most rates are nominally unchanged, but it is not impossible to place large parcels at a reduction. Stock con- tinues to increase, and as yet there is no change of an upward character in its value. Engine fuel remains quiet. The shipping branch is somewhat better employed. Brimstone has not dis- played any great tendency to improvement. Consumers are fairly bought. Stocks on this side, however, are not very heavy, and inquiries are moderately numerous, so that higher rates may be anticipated. The latest foreign advices are more hope- ful, and although a considerable quantity is represented as being due for delivery, nearly all late sales have been made at an ad- vance, Iron ore continues to droop, and requirements to de- crease. China clay still receives a very limited amount of atten- tion- THE CROPS AND THE CORN TRADE. The Mark-Lane Express says:—The soil is still in many dis- tricts too wet to offer reasonable facilities for spring tillage, so that farmers have not been able to make much progress with the arrears of field labour. Thrashing, on the other hand, has been actively carried on, in spite of the damp weather; and there have been liberal offerings of wheat both at Mark-lane and in the provincial markets. Dry windy weather is now de- sirable to relieve the land of superfluous moisture. On weil- drained soils, winter-sown wheat does not appear to have suf- fered to any great extent from the rigorous weather, but on low- lying land it will probably be discovered that material damage has resulted. Agricultural affairs in Scotland do not offer much fresh scope for comment, but the thaw has been acceptable alike to farmers and stock owners. English wheat has been very liberally marketed, in spite of low prices and damp weather and, as a consequence, the large supplies of ill-conditioned grain have increased the dulness of trade, which threatens to become chronic. There were very few dry samples of home- grown wheat at market on Monday, and the bulk of the offer- mgs remained unsold.

THE ZULU WAR. A special telegram via Madeira, from the Daily News Correspondent in Capetown, gives additional information respecting the disastrous defeat of the British forces by the Zulus on the 22nd January. It seems that Lord Chelmsford quitted his camp on the 21st, leaving it in charge of colonel Pulleine, to whose support Colonel Durn- ford was ordered to hurry np. The next day the camp was attacked in overwhelming numbers by the Zulus, who at once came to close quarters, and the British force was destroyed almost to a man. On receipt of the news Lord Chelmsford hurried back with a small force. Findine- the camp in possession of the enemy he had to await reinforce- ments. Before they arrived the Zulus had gone. Our Correspondent says that the disaster is everywhere attributed to the folly of taking into the country a baggage train of such enormous length," and that it has caused the greatest gloom and consternation, not only in Natal, but throughout the Cape Colony. Lord Chelms- ford and his staff had arrived in Pietermaritzburg to confer with Sir Bartle Frere. The general impression was that the forces at the command of Lord Chelmsford were insufficient to cope with the overwhelming forces of the enemy. REPORTED BRITISH SUCCESSES. A telegram which has been received by Messrs. Donald Currie and Co. states that subsequently to the disaster the forces under Dartnell and Lonsdale had a victorious engagement with the Zulus at Rorke's Drift. Another successful affair with the enemy is spoken of but to neither of these Lord Chelmsford has alluded in his report. In the one case his own column is supposed to have been engaged; in the other Colonel Pearson's. As to the former (says the Daily Nexos), it probably refers to Lord Chelmsford's release of Chard and Bromhead from their trying and dangerous position at Rorke's Drift. EMBARKATION OF TROOPS. Very great interest was manifested in the City and in naval and military circles in regard to the embarkation of the 60th Rifles. On Tuesday the Dublin Castle was in- spected by the naval and military authorities, and she was found to be in the most perfect condition for receiving the troops. At Colchester the excitement increased as the time for the departure of the 60th Rifles approached. The total strength of the Battalion, including officers, is 936. The Duke of Cambridge, Field Marshal, Commander- in-chief, accompanied by Sir Charles Ellice, Major- General Ratcliffe, and other staff officers, made an inspec- tion of troops at Aldershot under orders for Natal on Tuesday. The regiment were drawn up in their own parade ground. The force inspected comprised the 94th regiment, 91st Highlanders, 1st King s Dragoon Guards, 30th Company Royal Engineers, and M and N Battery 6th Brigade Royal Artillery. All the troops, but especially the Royal Artillery and 1st Dragoons, presented a splendid appearance. After the inspection his Royal Highness addressed the officers and men, and in the after- noon left Aldershot with the staff for London. Two troop-laden steamers left England on Wednesday, for the Cape. The Dublin Castle steamed out of the Thames with 700 men and 35 officers of the 60th rifles on board, and the Pretoria left Southampton with 898 rank and file and 29 officers of the 91st Highlanders. They are expected to arrive at Natal in about 25 days. The riflemen and Highlanders appeared in excellent health and spirits, and heartily returned the lusty cheers which they received at the railway stations and from the spectators of their embarkation.

LORD CHELMSFORD. Statements having been published in several newspapers that Lord Chelmsford was to be superseded in the com- mand at Natal, and the names of Lord Napier, of Magdala, and Sir Garnet Wolseley having been mentioned as his successor, the Press Association is authorised to state that there is no present intention on the part o £ the War Office to send out to the Cape any officer senior to General Lord Chelmsford. Lord Napier commands at Gibraltar, but comes home on temporary leave as a peer of Parliament, while Sir Garnet Wolseley is in command at Cyprus, and has not been superseded. A paragraph having also ap- peared in some of the newspapers stating that Lord Napier had gone straight to the War Office to a council of generals, the Press Association is informed that Lord Napier did not go to the War Office on his arrival in London on Monday, and that there is no such council of generals.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending February 16th, 1879. Miles open 1781. Passengers, parcels, &c., 21,089; merchan- dise, minerals, and live stock, £ 1,762'; total for the week, 22,851. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year. Miles open, 1781. Passengers, parcels, &c., 21,186; Imerchandise, minerals, and live stock, 92,037; total for the week, £ 3,223. Aggregate from commence- ment of half-year to this date, 218,733; last year, £20,458. THE LATE BISHOP SELWYN.—The Athenwum says that the Life of Bishop Selwyn," already announced, will be ready in a few weeks. The volumes will be accompanied by a photograph from the protrait by Mr. Richmond, and will contain, amongst other matter of interest, a conspectus of the Creeds drawn up by the bishop, and a fac-simile letter with etchings, maps of Melanesia, &c. THE BISHOP OF LICHFIELD.—We are glad to learn that the paragraph we quoted last week from the Lichfield Diocesan Churchman, relative to the Bishop of Lichfield going abroad, gives a wrong impression as to the state of Dr. Maclagan's health. The Bishop's intended visit to the continent in March is not occasioned by any failure of health, which is exceedingly good, even after the trying work of the late severe winter. The right rev. prelate has been making acquaintance with the Archdeaconry of Stoke-upon-Trent, and especially with the populous dis- tricts of the Potteries. On February 5 his lordship held a confirmation in the parish church of Stoke, when 200 candidates were confirmed. On Sunday morning last he preached in Stoke Church on behalf of the North Stafford- shire Infirmary, and held another confirmation in the afternoon at St. Paul's, Burslem. On the following day he consecrated the cemetery at Smallthorne, proceeding thence to Bnrslem to meet the Burial Board, and after- wards confirming in the church of St. James, Long-ton. From this he travelled to Wolverhampton, to preside at an evening meeting on behalf of the Propagation Society, and finally reached Lichfield at a very late hour. We are happy to notice these evidences of the Bishop's power for work, upon which some doubts may have been cast by the announcement of his approaching absence on the contl- nent.—Guardian.

LLANIDLOES. FUNERAL OF THE REV. RICHARD JO.-iES.-On Saturday morning, Feb. 15th. the remains of the late Rev. Richard Jones, of the Van View, and late Independent minister in this town, were conveyed to Manchester, where they were interred in the family vault. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, FEB. 13. —Before Robert Hughes, Esq., and Richard Jones, Esq. Disorderly Conduct.-P.C. Lewis v. Jane Giles.—Defen- dant was brought up in custody. Complainant said about midnight last night I heard a great noise and crying out of "thieves," and "murder," in Short Bridge-street. I went there and found the prisoner opposite the lodging house kept by Mrs. Evans. I asked her what was the matter. She replied that the people had taken the key out of the door so that she could'nt get out when she wanted to. I asked her if she wanted to go in. The de- fendant said she must go in somewhere. I called them up. They offered her the bed she had used the early part of the night. She became very disorderly and refused to go in. She wanted her money back. I locked her up on the charge of disorderly conduct.—Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. The prisoner could not pay and was sent to Shrewsbury gaol for seven days. Drunkenness.—P.C. Lewis v. Thomas Davies.—Com- plainant said: On the 1st February, abont eight p.m., I found defendant in Short Bridge-street very drunk sitting on a door step. He was assisted from there by some person, and on this person letting him go he fell down in the middle of the street.—Fined 5s. and costs. Bandy Players in Trouble.—P.C. Lewis v. Arthur Jones, George Green and Arthur Gardner, for playing bandy in the public street. Defendants all appeared and admitted the charge. Each of the defendants were fined Is. each and warned against a repetition of the offence.

L AN GrYNIE W CONCERT.—On Thursday evening, February 13, a con- cert was given in the National School-room, and was, like its predecessor, a great success, the room being full. Mr. Evans, of Llanfair, presided, in the unavoidable absence of the Rev. D. Lewis, rector, through illness. The follow- ing programme was gone through in an excellent man- ner :—Duet, Larboard watch," Messrs. Pugh and Thomas; song and chorus, "Little bunch of roses," Ir. Pickstock; comic song, "Toortlooralooralep," Mr. E. Griffiths song, Sally in our alley," Mr. Pugh song, The kings of the sea," Mr. John Griffiths; song and chorus, "Cymrn lan," Mr. Parry; song, "Bay of Biscay," Mr. Thomas; song, "Twr Babel" (encored), Mr. Babel; song, Oh, George, tell me if you love me," Mr. Pickstock; song, "Tom Bowling," AL fr. Thomas; song and chorus, "The Mermaid" (encored), Mr. Parry; song. "I really can't keep still," Mr. Griffiths; Welsh song (encored), Mr. John Griffiths; song, Sessiwn yn Nghymru" (encored), Mr. Pugh Welsh song, Mr. Thomas; comic song, "I know something" (encored), Mr. Pickstock; song, Mr. Parry National Anthem. Mr. Parry presided as accom- panist, and discharged his duties with great taste and efficiency. The singing of Mr. John Griffiths, school- master, who for the first time appeared at Llangynie'.v, was very much admired. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, singers, and accompanist, and a pleasant evening was brought to a close with the National Anthem; after which the singers pro- ceeded to the Rectory, where they had an excellent SUPP6r' MEIFOD BENEVOLENCE.—On Saturday, Feb. 1, 12 tons of best coals were given to the aged and poor inhabitants of this parish. Upwards of 28 tons has been distributed during the late severe storm. CONFIRMATION.—The Bishop of St. Asaph has announced that he will hold a confirmation at St. Mary's Church, M ø; foCI. on the 26th of March next. ENTERTAINMENT.—An amateur musical entertainment was held at the National Schoolroom on Friday, Feb. 14, by the members of the parish church choir and others. The room had a very festive appearance, and no labour seemed to have been spared in the tasteful decorations. The weather was very unfavourable, but in spite of all a large company came together. The Rev. D. R. Thomas presided. The programme was as follows — Pianoforte duet, "Far away," Miss Griffiths and Mr. Parry; song, Light in the window," Mr. Watkins; song, "Weep not for me," Mr. John Davies; song, Please give me a penny, sir," Miss M. Lee; song, "The angel song," Miss E. Davies; song, "Married to a mermaid," Mr. R. W. Parry song, "Ettie May," Miss C. A. Jones; song, Mr. Watkins song, Belle Mahone," Mr. Samuel Evans; song, "Vicar of Bray," Mr. R. W. Parry chorus, Canadian boat song," Choir; song, "Union Jack," Mr. John Jones; song, "The vacant chair," Mr. John Davies; comic song, Toora- looralooralee," Mr. Andrew Pickstock song, Shall we ever meet again," Miss C. A. Jones song, The blind girl,"Mr. R. W. Parry; song, "Yniach i ti Gymru, Mis's M. Lee; song, "Father, take my hand," Mr. Watkins; duet, "Yr Hen Wr," Messrs. Watkins and Parry; National Anthem." The whole programme was exceedingly well given, and encores were frequent. Much praise is due to Mr. Parry, the schoolmaster, for the trouble he had taken. The entertainment closed with the usual votes of thanks. The proceeds were in aid of the funds for liauidating the debt on the harmonium in the schoolroom. THE SUNDAY CLOSING MOVEMENT.—A public meeting was held at the National Schoolroom on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to consider the best course of testing the feeling of the parish on behalf of the movement for preventing the sale of intoxicating drinks on Sundays. The Rev. D. R. Thomas, vicar, was voted to the chair, and referred to the Church of England Temperance Society, of which a branch is to be established at Meifod in the course of a fewweeks. The following delivered addresses on the Sunday Closing Movement :-The Chairman, the Revs. D. Lewis, rector of Llangyniew, E. Griffiths (C.M.),Messrs. J. Kelley, A. George, E. Griffiths, E. Thomas, and'E. Jones. Th3 parish was divided into 'townships, and canvassers were appointed in their respective localities. Mr. Evan Thomas. Waterloo, was appointed hon. secretary. The attendance was large, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

KERRY CONCERTo-Of all the excellent and successful concerts ever given at Kerry, that given on Wednesiay evening Feb. 12th, in aid of the Sunday School must be considered as one of the most truly delightful. It was originally advertised to take place in the Reading Room but in consequence of the demand for tickets having been ex- ceptionally encouraging, the promoters wisely determined upon seeking more commodious quarters, which with little difficulty, they found close at hand in the girls' school- room, a room in every way eminently calculated to meet the requirements of the occasion. Well was it that they adopted this alteration, otherwise many would have been left out in the cold, for as it was, and with the most judicious economizing of space, &c., many of the late comers had some trouble in securing comfortable standing-room. The pro- ceedings opened with a pianoforte duet by Miss Beddoes and Mr. Hollerbach, both the performers seemed to enter thoroughly into the spirit of the composition, and fully deserved the sympathic applause with which they were rewarded. Then appeared the Newtown Glee and Madrigal Union. Ever ready to help every good cause, these gentlemen received quite an ovation. As their ex- cellent singing is so well known throughout the country, it is needless to say anything here about their performance beyond that they quite maintained their well-established reputation. Mr. Hughes gave his songs in his usual style, and completely carried the audience with him. The same may be said of Mr. Parry's artistic rendering of Weis's Village Blacksmith." The reception given to Miss Griffith was such as to prove that the Kerryites were desirous of seeing as much as possible of her during her brief visit. The re- demanding of her last song was complied with by the sub- stitution of "The murmur of the shell," which she gave with exquisite pathos. This was universally pronounced to be one of the gems of the evening. Miss Allen and Miss Downes, as ever, sang excellently. The former, in- deed, sang her first song with a delicacy of expression rarely heard in an amateur. Great disappointment was felt when it was announced that, owing to Miss Beddoes's suffering from a severe cold, her duet with Miss Downes would have to be omitted. The singing of Miss Owen was deservedly admired. Possessing a pure soprano voice of great power and compass, she will undoubtedly eventually prove a great acquisition to this part of the musical world. Many of the audience would have been more pleased if she had repeated the whole of her song is response to their unmistakable and unanimous encore. Mr. Gillart's fine singing was as effective as ever, and elicited hearty and prolonged applause. The accompanists were Miss Beddoes, Mr. Hollerbach, and Mr. T. 0. Jones, all of whom acquitted themselves most efficiently. Appended is the pro- gramme :—Duet (pianoforte), "Overture brilliante," Miss Beddoes and Mr. Hollerbach glee, Oh, the sweet con- tentment," Newtown Glee and Madrigal Union song, "The red cross banner," Mr. Hughes; song, "Home they brought her warrior dead," Miss Griffiths; song, "True blue," Mr. Gillart; part song, "Beware, she is fooling thee," Newtown Glee and Madrigal Union song, Stars the night adorniDg," Miss Allen; quartet, "Basso profundo," Misses Owens and Downes and Messrs. Francis and Gittins; part song, "The image of the rose," New- town Glee and Madrigal Union; song, "The village blacksmith," Mr. Parry; song, "KathleenMavourneen," Miss Downes song, "Let sleeping dogs lie," Mr. Hughes; solo (pianoforte), Mr. Hollerbach; song, "When the heart is young," Miss Owen; serenade, "Stars of the summer night," Newtown Glee and Madrigal Union; song, "0 fond dove," Miss Griffiths duet, Where are you going my pretty maid," Miss J. Griffiths and Master O. laylor; finale, God save the yueen.

NEWTOWN. GOOD TEMPLARy.-An open Lodge meeting of the Nil Desperandum Lodge was held on Monday, February 17. A very large number of persons attended. The chair was taken by Mr. W. P. Phillips, who, with Mr. David Owen, delivered addresses. Songs were rendered by Misses Thomas, Williams, and Taylor, and Mr. Owen Parry. Readings and recitations were given by Messrs. Broadbent, J. Edwards, Evans, and W. H. Edwards. The great "piece" of the evening was an interesting dramatic dialogue for five persons, entitled, Wanted, a Secretary." Mr. Owen Evans and party ably sustained the various parts, and received the well-merited applause of the audience. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Monday evening, February 10, an entertainment, consisting of choruses and comic songs, was given by the Amateur Christy Minstrels Company in the Public Rooms, which were densely crowded. It was announced during the evening that as a large number of persons who had bought tickets had been unable co be present, the entertainment would be repeated the follow- ing evening. The second entertainment was given to a very large audience, and it is expected that a handsome sum will be handed over to the Montgomeryshire In- firmary. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, FEB. 14.—Before R. E. Jones, J. C. Bayard, J. H. Blythe, and Richard Lloyd, Esquires. Alleged Trespass and Assault on a Gamekeeper.— Maurice Phillips, George Gamble, and Edward Owen, were charged with having trespassed in pursuit of game on land belonging to Mr. Edward Proctor, of Aberhafesp Hall, on January 15. Gamble and Owen were further charged with having assaulted Thomas Nurse, a game- keeper employed on the Aberhafesp Hall Estate. Mr. Salt appeared for the complainant.—Thomas Nurse saul that about half-past two in the afternoon on January 15, he was going by Birchy Bank Wood, and saw the defend- ants there, Phillips was picking up a white ferret. As soon as they saw witness they ran away. Gamble subse- quently stood in the road with a large hedge stake in his hand with which he threatened to knock witness s brains out. Owen took something out of his pocket resembling a pistol, and said he would put it about witness. The Bench said they considered the charge of trespassing had been proved, but in the case of the assault the defend- ant would have the benefit of the doubt. Owen and Gamble! would be each fined £ 2 and «r» two moAths' hard labour..Phillips other defendants, m default or 'who was charged by FValTHunMjhreys with having used a net to take game in the Little A^erbechan Farm, was fined £ 1, including costs. Unjust Scales.-Inspector DavieschagdArthur Bo wen, grocer, with having used a flour scale which was three quarters of an ounce against the buyer.—Fined £ 1, in- cluding costs. School Board Case.-Edwin Kinsey, John Williams, and Thomas Harper, were charged with not having sent their children to school.—Williams and Kinsey were fined 5s. each, and Harper 2s. 6d., including costs'. Assault. -Harriet Kogers charged Sarah Jane Wi!iams, Ladywell-street, with having struck her in the hce with an iron bowl.—Fined 21, including costs.

WELSHPOOL THE FAIR.—There was a fair supply of stock. Prices unaltered. Mr. Thomas Morris's auction included a lot of capital fat cattle, sheep, & which sold at about late prices. FOOTBALL. WELSHPOOL WANDERERS v. OSWESTRY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—Played at Oswestry on Saturday, February 15, and resulted in an easy victory for the Wanderers, who had two goals to none. CONCERT.—On Friday evening, Feb. 14, a concert was given in the Infant Schoolroom. The attendance was not large. Miss Rose Farmer acted as accompanist. The following assisted J. Toiies, Miss E. Farmer, Mr. T. Kissack, Miss Casewell, Miss J. Kissack, Master R. Farmer, Master F. Owen, Mr. E. Lewis, Mr. Harry Baines, Master A. Williams, and Mrs. Farmer. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, NEW STP.EET.P- The recognition of the Rev. J. S. Williams to the pastorate of the Church was commemorated on Tuesday, February 18, when a public tea meeting took place in the afternoon in the schoolroom, the tea being given by a few members of the Church. In the evening a meeting was held in the chapel, Mr. Ellis Jones presiding. The Rev. S. Blakeley, Rev. J. S. Williams, Rev. Townshend, Shrewsbury, Rev. J. Wish art, M.A., Liverpool, Mr. Elliis Jones, and Mr. R. Powell addressed the meeting. POOL AND FORDEN HIGHWAY BOARD, MON- DAY, FEB. 17.—Present: Captain D. H. Mytton (chair- man), Mr. S. Miller (vice-chairman), Mr. R. E. Jones, Mr. J. Buckley Williamea, Mr. A. C. Humphreys Owen' the Rev. R. M. White, and Mr. R. J. Harrison, ex" officio, Messrs. J. Shuker, J. Humphreys, E. Pryce, Henfron, D. Davies, Humphreys, Walcot, E. R. James, S. Morris, W. O. Pugh, P. Wilson, C. Pugh, R. Jones, J. Robinson, D. Jones, E. Morris, W. Davies, &c. Mr. G. D. Harrison, clerk, Messrs. Hole and Evans, surveyors. THE TAN HOUSE BRIDGE. The CLERK reported that he had referred to the Mont- gomeryshire Canal Acts, and other Acts bearing on the subject, to ascertain on whom the liability to repair the approaches to the Tan House Bridge was cast. It was enacted that any bridge built by virtue of any of these Acts should be built of stone and brick, that the roadway should be of the width of twelve feet at least, and the ascent on each side to the centre of every such bridge should be regular and gradual, and should not rise more than one foot in perpendicular height for every thirteen feet of such ascent. It was also provided that the future maintenance of the bridge and its appurtenances, with the exception of the roadway over, or approach to, should be maintained by the Company to the satisfaction of the Roads Commissioners. After careful consideration of the contract he was of opinion that it would be held that the Canal Company were liable for the repair of the roadway over the bridge, and the raised approaches thereto. From the very limited facts before him, he could not say that the case was by any means free from doubt, and he ventured to suggest that should any further question arise respecting the repairs of the approaches, the Board, before adopting proceedings, should not only satisfy themselves by making enquires and taking evidence as to any previous repairs, but should also lay the facts before counsel for an opinion. The CHAIRMAN said it appeared that the bridge had been allowed to be built contrary to the terms of the Acts quoted by the Clerk. There was not a regular and "•radual ascent, and it rose more than 1 in 13, and was, on an average, between 1 in 11 and 1 in 12. The consequence was that when a waggon was at the top, after going up a very steep ascent, unless the man could stop and lock the wheel at the right moment, there was great danger of an accident. Their great difficulty was to know how to act after the bridge had been built, as it were, illegally. A few years ago the Second District of Roads had refuted the liability of repairing the roadway over bridges, after obtaining Counsel's opinion on the subject, and the Canal Company were compelled to maintain them. An action was brought against the Company in the County Court, and judgment was given by default, since which time they had repaired them. He thought the Canal Company would do something, as Mr. Baker, the local manager, had expressed a wish to come to some agreement, and had requested an interview with the Surveyor. Mr. EVANS, the surveyor, said he had seen Mr. Baker, who had said the Company were prepared to bear half the cost of making the roadway a satisfactory one. The CHAIRMAN said the point he went upon was that if the canal had not been there they would have a level road to go over, and but half the distance to repair. It was also dangerous now. It was ultimately resolved "That a statement offfacts connected with the alteration of the Tan House Bridge be submitted to the Canal Company, and that they be called upon to abate the nuisance." THE DINNANT FORD. With regard to the application of Mr. Roberts, of Hope Farm, for assistance towards the erection of a bridge over the river Rhiew at Dinnant Ford between the parishes of Manafon and Berriew, The CHAIRMAN said the Surveyor's estimate for the work amounted to £ 147 15s. 9d. Since the last meeting he had made enquiries, and found that the road which crossed the ford was only a bridle road. Of course it was, therefore, a highway, but not used by a great number of people. The bridge would no doubt be a great conveni- ence to a few farmers there. The road on the Manafon side had been repaired by the Board merely as a set off for taking stones from the brook, on the other side they had done no repairs at all. Mr. BUCKLEY WILLIAMES was informed that this was not so, but that it had been repaired. It was a public road, and the greater part of it a wheel road, and he thought it should be repaired by the public. Mr. JOHN HUMPHREYS supported the application. He said that supposing the road had not been repaired, and was not used by the whole county, how many roads were there which had never been repaired since they came into existence? The Board was intended to improve the county and the roads in it. Mr. E. R. JAMES said their rates were already heavy, and if they were to set about repairing accommodation roads right and left it would be impossible to say what the rates would rise to. They should only repair roads which were of use to the general public. (Hear, hear.) Mr. ROBERTS, Hope, who attended, said the township surveyor had repaired the road in question on one occa- sion by order of a magistrate. Mr. WILLIAMES asked why a few occupiers of land should be obliged to repair a public road. They could not stop any one from using it. Mr. PUGH said that when he went to live at the place, the road on the Manafon side.was impassable. He saw the surveyor for the time being, and the road was repaired, he (the speaker) hauling the stone and giving his own labour. Mr. J. HUMPHREYS thought Mr. Roberts had great cause of complaint if the road were impassable. He had no objection to the proposal on the part of the Berriew parish. Mr. Roberts had obtained promises of subscrip- tion to the amount of £ 50. Mr. HUMPHREYS-OWEN thought this was a matter which involved a question of principal. (Hear, hear.) His view was that every person should contribute a fair share towards the maintenance of the roads which they used, and no district had any reason to call upon a distant parish to contribute towards a local cost. Each neighbourhood should pay for its own improvements and cost of maintenance. They were not united in a large highway district for the purpose of im- proving the roads of particular parishes, regardless of ex- pense, but only to make as economically as possible those improvements which might be considered a paying for the undertaking. He thought there were two questions in- vclved which should be kept quite distinct, viz., whether the road should be maintained, and whether it should be improved by the erection of a bridge. From what bad transpired, it seemed that the surveyors in the past might have neglected their duty in not repairing the road, but it did not follow that the Board should go to the other extreme, and erect a bridge, which he thought should be done by those locally interested. (Hear, hear). Mr. E. R. JAMES moved" That the Board cannot sanc- tion any expenditure towards the erection of a bridge at Dinnant Ford." The Rev. R. M. WHITE seconded the motion, which was carried. ROADS IN CHCRCHSTOKE PARISH. A letter was read from Mr. Thomas Pryce as to Bacheldre, Mellingawern, and Brynwilkinwood roads in Churchsto'ke parish, which he complained were out of ^IRHE' SURVEYOR, in reply to the Chairman, said the roads had never been given up as parish roads, and the Clerk was directed to reply that this being so the Board could not repair them. DEVIATION AT WILMINGTON. The SURVEYOR reported the satisfactory completion of the deviation of the road at Wilmington, and the Board agreed to thenceforth undertake the repairs. A precept for the amount of the work, 234 13s. 9d., was ordered. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, FEB. 18. Before W. T. Parker, Esq. (mayor), E. T. D. Harrison, W. Withy, and D. P. Owen, Esqs. Trespassing in Pursuit of Conies.—James Jones, of Upper Plantation* and William Owens, of Bowling Green Lane, labourers, were charged by Air. Jr. tjrell, head game- keeper to Lord Powis, with trespassing in pursuit of conies on land in the occupation of Richard Colley, of Sylvian, of the 9th February.—Mr. C. Jones appeared for the prosecution.—Evan Morris, underkeeper, said that he was with Thomas Gell, son of Mr. Gell on Sunday, 9th February. He saw two men and a boy with three dogs going in the direction of the Golfa hill, he watched them and saw a hare or rabbit rise and the dogs follow it. He then went and informed David Pryce and directed him to go on the top of the Golfa hill to be on the look out. He still watched them and saw them go towards Pryce.— David Pryce said that he was informed by last witness that two men and a boy had gone in the direction of the Golfa hill, and from instructions he went to the hill and met the two defendants and a boy, and three dogs with them. The boy he could not identify.—Fined 10s., and 8s. costs each. Drimkenness.—George Rowland", labourer, Welshpool, was charged by P.C. Ashton with being drunk in Broad- street on Feb. 5. The defendant had not been before the Magistrates for a long time, and they took a lenient view of the case, and fined him 5s. only. Drunk and Disorderly—Alfred Owen, Mill-lane, Welsh- pool, labourer, was charged by P.C. R. Thomas with being drunk and disorderly in Salop-road on the iOtn xeDruary. Being an old offender, he was fined 21, and 8s. costs. Allowed a week to pay or in default fourteen hard labour. Destruction of PTopcvty by Catapults. Thomas Wynne, William Vaughan, and John Rogers, three youths, were charged by Mr. S. Copnall, National Schoolmaster, with breaking the National School windows with cata- pults on Sunday, the 9th February.—Mr. Con- nall said he was instructed by the Trustees of the School to prosecute, but to ask'for a lenient conviction, in order to put a stop to the nuisance, as a great many windows had been continually broken.-The three de- fendants admitted the offence, and were each fined 10s., including costs and damage, and were cautioned by the magistrates.—Three other boys, named Henry Morris, Oliver Owen, and Coxon Hickman, were also charged with breaking windows at Traethlawn on February 10, with catapults.—The case was adjourned for a foitnioht, in order to call further evidence to support the charge.

PENYBONTFAWK NONCONFORMITY AND OUR NATIONAL LIFE.-A lecture on this subject was delivered at the Independent Chapel, ^enybontK 011 Tuesday evening, Feb. 11th, 1879 by Mr C. R. Jones, of Llanfyllm. The chapel was well filled, with'» very respectable and appreciative audience. The Rev. William Roberts occupied the chair. The speaker, after a few introductory remarks, delineated the history of Nonconformity from a very early date, xne Nonconformists occupied a very prommeni-. pArt ja history of this country for upwards of 200 years. At tne j time of the revolution in England in die year 1-383, they joined the political party ill the Stale known at that time as the Whigs. They threw the whole of their in- fluence and energy at that time in favour of the Protestant Prince of Orange against the whole body of the cirgy who opposed his claims; and it is admitted on all hands that their efforts at that critical period contributed very largely in bringing about that mutual understanding which termi- nated so tortunately in laying down the principles of our national Protestantism. During the civil wars in the eighteenth century, the Nonconformists rallied around the Crown and Constitution, and rendered material aid in establishing the principles of our Protes- tant Constitution, and in upholding the throne and crown of England in the line of the House of Brunswick. Charles James Fox said of the Nonconformists at this time-" During these rebellious periods die Dissenters, with thej spirit and fidelity of subjects zealous and vigi- lant in defence of the Constitution, stood forward as the champions of British liberty, and obtained an eminent share in repelling the foe of the House of Hanover." Mr. Jones then referred to the services of Lord John Russell in abolishing the Test and Corporation Acts in the year 1828, and the passing of his great Reform Bill in 1832, the abolition of slavery in the West Indies and the British Dominions, the noble efforts of Cobden and Bright in establishing Free Trade, quoting from the memorable speech of the veteran statesman Earl Russell, when speaking against Church rates, "I know the Dissenters; they carried the Reform Bill, they carried the abolition of slavery, they carried Free Trade, and they will carry this question." The speaker then enumerated a number of Bills touching the political and social life of the nation in which the Nonconformists bore the brunt of the battle, and helped to bring to a suc- cessful issue. In spite of the contemptuous sneer too often thrown at them, it must be admitted by every impartial mind, that the Nonconformists had had no small share in shaping the destinies of this country and making England what it was to-day. And if the county of Mont- gomery was to be won over to the Liberal Party—the Nonconformist wing of the great Liberal Army must largely contribute to this desired result. Mr. Jones con- cluded a powerful and eloquent address with an earnest appeal to all Nonconformists to be faithful to their tra- ditional character, their principles, and their party.—The Revs. D. Stanley Davies, E. Morris, and W. L. Evans also spoke, and after a vote of thanks to the Lecturer and Chairman, the proceedings terminated.—COMMUNICATED.

SHREWSBURY DEATH OF THE CLERK OF THE PEACE FOR THE BOROUGH. —Mr. Richard Clarke, the Clerk of the Peace for this borough, died on the 11th Feb. from dropsy and heart disease. The deceased gentleman was a native of Shrews- buy y, and when a buy he entered the office of the late Mr. Panting, solicitor. At Mr. Panting's death he went to Mr. Teece's office, where he remained till I860, when he commenced business on his own account. In 1841 Mr. Clarke was secretary to the Conservative club in this town, and on the 13th June, 1865, he was appointed Clerk of ths Peace for the borough. He was a churchwarden of St. Chad's for four or five years. For one year he was senior churchwarden of that parish, but he resigned the appointment in consequence of ill health, and was suc- ceeded by Mr. Henry Morris. Mr. Clarke was in his 67th year. RAILWAY OFFICIALS' DINNER.—The annual dinner of the officials engaged on the London and North Western and Great Western Railway at Shrewsbury took place on Thursday, Feb. 13th, at the Raven Hotel. Major Pat- chett presided, and there were about 150 guests present. The loyal toasts were proposed from the chair, and Mr. H. Robertson, M.P., gave the toast of the Army and Navy, to which Major Patchett replied.—Mr. Hankey gave the health of the County and Borough Members, and Mr. Robertson replied.—The following toasts were also proposed :—The Mayor and Corporation the Rail- way Interest; the Chairman and Vice-chairman; and the Town and Trade of Shrewsbury. COUNTY COURT. The monthly sitting of this Court took place on Thursday, February 13, in the Crown Court, before the newly-appointed judge, Mr. Arundel Rogers. THE NEW JUDGE. Mr. Craig, when the judge took his seat, asked to be allowed, on behalf of himself and his brother advocates, to congratulate his Honour upon his appointment as judge of the circuit, and he trusted that a good feeling would always exist between them. He might also mention that he believed his HOllour and they might congratulate themselves upon the Court being held in the Crown Court instead of the Nisi Prius Court, for a more abominable place than the latter could not be found. The noise from the street was a very great drawback in that court, and he believed it would be found in every respect to be far better to hold the Court there. The Judge said he had very great pleasure in receiving their congratulations, and he hoped that as they became better ac- quainted they would be able to work well together, and to con- duct the business of the Court in a satisfactory wanner-not only to themselves, but to the public generally. It would be his earnest desire to do all he could to suit the convenience of the gentlemen who appeared before him, as well as the public. That being the first time he had appeared in that Court it was only natural he should make some observations as to the late judge. He (Judge Smith) was a man of sterling qualities, of large mind, and probably of greater abilities than it was the fortune of many men to possess. With a view to conducting the business of the Court in as satisfactory a manner as possible, he should cautiously consider the course of proceeding, and he should bring in such alterations as he thought necessary in the interests of the public generally. He noticed that in most courts it was usual for the judge and advocates to appear in their robes, but he found that this circuit was an exception to the general rule. That was a matter that required some consideration, and at present he should offer no opinion upon the subject, but he should not like his courts to be an exception to the general rule. If there was any particular enlightenment among the people of the district which would allow them to respect them as much in their plain dress as in their robes, he should not make any alter- ation. Mr. CRAIG said he could remember very well that in the time of Nlr. Corbett it was usual to appear in robes in corporate towns only. His HONOUR said he should like to know what would be the most convenient way of conducting the business of the Court. Mr. CRAIG said it would save much time if the Registrar were instructed to hear the undefended cases, and the JUDGE replied that that should be done. ONIONS V. LEE.—A RUNNING DOWN CASE. The plaintiff in this case sued the defendant, a butcher, for the recovery of damages in consequence of his being knodied down by a trap, which the defendant was driving down MaWol, in September last. Mr. Chandler appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Spence, from the affice of Mr. Morris, for the defendant. The plaintiff said he was standing on the road near the Brit- annia Inn when the defendant came along in a trap, and the shafts knocked him down and his arm was broken. There was plenty of room on the other side for the defendant to pass. He was knocked down before he saw the defendant coming. Ir. James Bann, surveyor, produced a plan of the street, and 1\11'. Spence in defence contended that the accident occurred in consequence of the carelessness of the plaintiff himself. Several witnesses were called to prove this, and also that the defendant called out to the plaintiff and did his best to pull up. Judgment for the defendant. A HIGHWAY BOARD SUED FOR DAMAGES. On Friday, a claim for £5 5s. damages was brought against the Condover Highway Board. The plaintiff was Mr. Isaiah Lindop, of Shifnal, the proprietor of several agricultural traction engines, and in September last two of these engines were travelling along the road at Cruckton. They had to pass over a bridge which is repaired by the defendants, and one went safely over, but the second, which weighed twelve tons, was steered somewhat too near the side and broke through the woodwork. The engine was damaged, and for the cost of the repair and the loss of time which ensued e 5s. was claimed; while the c Board pleaded a set-off of Z3 for damage done to the bridge. The evidence called on behalf of the plaintiff was to the effect that the woodwork which was placed in the iron girders of the bridge was rotten and altogether unfitted even for light vehicles. The defence was that the Board were not liable in law, and that the bridge was quite sufficient for all ordinary traffic, and was never intended to bear such an extraordinary weight as an engine of twelve tons or more. His Honour said the Board were liable in law, and what the defendants would have to do would be to satisfy him that the bridge was sufficient. The Board were bound to keep the bridge in a proper state of repair and, so far as he understood the case, there was no restriction whatever as to what might or might not pass over the bridge. The Board, therefore, were bound to keep the bridge in such a state that it would bear any traffic that might paes over it. If the Board had the power to put up notices warning people who went over the bridge with such heavy weights, then those who went would do so at their own risk but unless they had some special Act of Parliament, or some power such as he had never heard that any Highway Board possessed, they could not set up such a defence as was done in that case. It was clear the bridge was not sufficient for this traffic over it, and the Board were therefore liable. Judgment for the plaintiff. HINCE V. KIRKHAM. This was an action to recover a sum of £ 11 15s., loss alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff in consequence of non- delivery of a quantity of barley purchased from defendant.— Mr. Chandler appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Leake, of Shifnal, for defendant. The plaintiff said he was one of the firm of Hince and Sons, of Church Stretton, corn merchants. He said he purchased barley of defendant in the Shrewsbury market on the 11th January. It was bought by sample, and he gave defendant a purchase note at the time. He afterwards sold the barley, also by sample, to a firm at Smethwick; but in consequence of its non-delivery he was unable to fulfil the contract. He went over to defendant's house at Shifnal, and the excuse for not having sent it was that it was not fit for malting.—In cross- examination, witness said he had sold the barley for Gd. more than the price he had agreed to give within an hour after be had purchased and this difference and his expenses in going over to Shifnal made up the amount claimed. Alr. J. N. Woodhams, corn merchant, Shrewsbury, said that it was the custom of the trade in that place to buy by sample, and to hand over a purchase note stating the conditions of purchase. Mr. Leake here took a legal objection to the contract. He contended that no contract in law had taken place. His Honour overruled the objection, and the case proceeded. Geo. Kirkham, the defendant, said that after selling the barley he told plaintiff that, being strangers, he could not send 150 bags of barley without having a cheque for the amount, and Mr. Hmce told him he would send a cheque on the Tuesday or Wednesday following, and that he was to send the barley to the Shifnal Station after he had received the cheque. When Mr. Hince came to him he told him he should not send the barley without having the money. He afterwards sold the Darley tor 4s. lid. a bushel, 4d. less than he had agreed to sell it for to Mr. Hince. In cross-examination defendant said he had written to Mr. Hince to say that the reason why he had not sent the barley was that his father had taken out a wrong sample, and that the barley was spurted and would not suit him. The Judge immediately gave judgment for the whole amount claimed with costs.. [A report of the case of Powell and Swettenham v. the Rer. John Williams, rector of Newtown, will be found in another page.]

LLANFYLLIN. COUNTY COURT, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14.-Before H. Ho son, Esq. There were three judgment summonses, one re-issued sum- mons, and forty new plaints entered. Most of the cases were undefended and were disposed of by the Registrar, Mr. Ellis Roberts. MARY ANN ROGERS V. ALFRED KYNASTON. The plaintiff, a married woman, sued the defendant for the SUThe pfaintiff said that on the 20th December last she sold a pig to the defendant, the amount of which came to £2 Os. 4d. She lived with her husband, Walter Rogers, who was formerly a lime burner, residing at Four Crosses. Her husband, on the 25th March last, signed a deed of assignment for the benefit of his creditors. The defendant had paid her 16s., and she claimed the balance £ 1 4s. 4d. The defendant said that the plaintiffs husbanA xi 4s. 4d., and he bought the pig for £ 2 Os. 4d. He deducted the amount of his bill and paid the balance. He had never had any notice of the assignment. narwrs Mrs. Rogers said the matter was ad vert 1 s ed in the p She did not know whether the defendant had had notice. His Honour said defendant ought to have pleaded a set on. The assignment, however, did not appear to have been unaer the provisions of the Bankruptcy Act, and if defendan jje consenting party it could not be biudin0 upon supposed the pig was virtually her husband s. attended by The plaintiff said the pig was given to her and. attenue her, and sold and delivered by her to the defendant. The Registrar ascertained that the plaintitts given a bill of sale, under which his effects had been sola. Plaintiff said the creditors agreed to the sale. 0ne of the His Honour said there ptro^d denied all knowledge creditors, the defendant, was prese:^h/plaintiff being a married of it. There was another difficulty, tne woman ought to have sued throug gave judg- Defendant did not ask for costs, and Ins nonour gave ment for defendant withont costs.

WT>„VNIU .T TFRB CAPE.—Lieut. Graham, one of YSIROFS: Owen, Oswestry, auctioneers as regards v. Thomas Jones and Co., Llanidloes, waollen and merchants.