The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

THE SHROPSHIRE CHAMBER OF AGRICUL- TURE, AND THE ROYAL COMMISSION. The adjourned meeting of the Committee appointed to assist Mr. Andrew Doyle (Assistant Commissioner to the :cu Royal Commission on Agricultural Depression), was held at the Offices of the Chamber,'Shrewsbury^ at one o clock on Saturday, January 17. Present, Mr. D. F: Ateherley (in the chair), the Right Hon. the Earl of Powis, Sir Bald- wyn Leig htou, Bart.. M.P.. Mr. J. E. Ssverrie, M.P., Messrs. R. W. Ralph, J. Boweii Jones, T. Hort-on, T. Hudson, T. Poole, G. S. Corser, W. Fowler, W. Shera- ton, Thomas Humphreys, M. ".iiiiams, E. Hawkins, T. W. Thompson, and Alfred Mansell (secretary). The following letter irom Mr. Andrew Doyle was read:— PIas Pulss, Abergele, January 11, 1830. Dear Sir,—I regret that it is not in my power to send the cir- culars for which you apply in your letter of yesterday. Only a limited number have been futuishecl to me, and I have already- disposed of the greater number of these. Other Chambers- Gloucester, Cirencester, and Monmouth—have framed questions adapted to their several districts. I enclose for your perusal a copy of the circular and questions of the Gloucester. They are short, but I tinnk comprehensive. I have already cir- culated a considerable number of forms of questions in Shrop- shire, and have still a list of names to which I propose to send either Forms A., B., or D I am very sorry not to be alile to send you the forms you require.-I am, dear sir, very faithfully yours, Alfred Mansell, Esq. ANDREW DOYLE. The Committee then drew up the following schedule of questions, and instructed the Secretary to issue the same, with the circulars convening the annual meeting, to be h?ld previous to the dinner, at one o'clock on Saturday, January 24r,h, with the request that replies should ba re- turned to him oiior before that date. 1. Number of ftrias to let £ If re-let, State reduction in rent, if any. 2. The condition in which farms are now in point of cleanli- ness and general cultivation, and how far this condition is attributable to the bad weather of the last four or five seasons ? 3. Have farmers suffered snious losses, and if so, from what causes ? such as, for instance, unfavourable weather, and con- ,e, tin sequently bad crops'! restrictions as to cropping and sale of produce" damage by wood pigeons, disease in cattle and sheep, &c. ? 4. Foreign competition, both as regards live and dead meat and corn? 5. The effects of the introduction of disease in foreign cattle in former years ? c 6. The cost of labour, is it increased ? and if so, does the in- crease arise from the action of th? E lucation Acts ? Has the value of the work done increased with the cost of labour, or otherwise ? 7. Have Local Rates increased materially, more especially with regard to the maintenance of roads, sanitary purposes and School Boards, and to what extent during the last 10 years, or during the time) you have been engaged in your present occupa- tion ? 8. Does the Tithe Commutation Act press unfairly. If so, state in what way ? 9. Has the over preservation of game, especially ground game, acted prejudicially to your interests? 10. What is your system of tenure ? 11. Is the Agricultural Holding's Act applied to your farm ? (A) If not, is compel-,sation given in any other way for unex- hausted improvements. (B) Or Provision made for securing payment from Tenant, for injury to farm through bad cultivation or dilapidations.

LORD HADDINGTON ON AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS. In the course of a speech recently made by Lord Haddington at a dinner of the United East Lothian Agricultural Society, his lordship said he thought that restraints like stringent clauses in leases as regards cropping ought to be very much re- laxed. Landlords were too apt to stick to antiquated forms, which at one tlilir6 might be necessary, but which now were simply obstructions, and were worse than worthless. Surely a farmer, or a man worthy of the name of an agriculturist, ought to be as good judge as the landlord orngenfas to what system of cropping was best for the farm which he occupied. They could by down no regular system of cropping on various farms, or on any two farms. The conditions of the soil, the conditions of climate, varied, and Very much more in regard to cropping ought to be left to the judgment and the judicious management of the tenant fanner than was at present. He might fairly state that the three principal causes of the depression were the following :—The vast increase of importations from Amsrica, the high rental of land in this part of the country—(hear, hear)— and the three or four consecutive years of exceptionally un- favourable weather they had had both for the production and getting home of their crops'. (Hear, hear.) With regard to the first-the increase of importation of corn and cattle from America-he did not see that they had any immediate prospect of any great decrease in the amount, or of any increase in the price of corn from America but it was more than probable, nay, he thought it was certain, that with a reviving trade freights must increase, an I they all knew that the price at which corn could he landed in this country, especially from a great dis- tance, must very much depend npon the rate of freight. They had been told by Mr. Gladstone that not only was there a vast amount of depression in the old States of New England, but that there the population was so rapidly increasing that the demand for home jonsun-ption must increase and with regard to the freight, which had been already spoken of, he thought that re- ferred even more to the question of live cattle than to corn. In 1877 the rate of freight for live cattle was from Z8 to tlO per head. Owing to the deadness of trade, freight during the pre- sent year, 1S79, was going as low as &'j 10s. He could hardly imagine that so low a rate of freight could, continue. (Hear, hear.) The loss of animals on the passage, too, was more than they wouldimagine. They would, perhaps, be surprised if he made them a statement that he got from a vury reliable authority as to the nnmber lost on the passage. During the last year, 10,667 cattle were thrown over-board, 1,210 were landed dead and useless, and 718 were in such a state of exhaustion on arrival that they were immediately slaughtered—making a total of 12,595 animals which were virtually lost during the passage. with these facts as to heavy losses exporters had sustained, and the certainty of an increase of freight as trade revived, he thought it was impossible that American animals could continue to be sold at the low rates of this year. These were only a few crumbs of comfort as regarded importation, but they must make the most of them. The next question to which he would refer was that of high rental. Now there could be no doubt that a. few years ago there was an excessive competition for farms- a competition which was neither good for the landlord nor the tenant; and in many cases men who were not farmers by pro- fession—retired merchants and numbers of men who had a good balance at their bankers—were accepted as tenants, to the detri- ment of those who had made agriculture a profession. They were accepted in place of those who from their knowledge of agriculture were the most capable of judging the remunerative value of the farms for which they offered. This unhealthful competition had received a. check from which, he thought, it it was not soon likely to recover, because farming was not a very inviting thing, and would net induce the greatest adven- turer to offer an extravagant rent for a farm. Whether that competition was virtually dead, or not, still the fact remained that the farms were taken under these conditions of unusual competition, and the result was that the rents were high, and his own belief was that in the generality of the estates in the south of Scotland the farms ought to be revalued. He did not wish to be egotistical, and ho did not wish to say what he had done, but wherever a complaint had come before him that a farm had been over-rented, he had the farm valued by com- petent men. In every ease the rent had been reduced to the extent of the valuation he did not say permanently reduced, but it had been temporarily reduced. He could not but feel, if the present depression went on, that this reduction, instead of being temporary would become permanent. There were cer- tain other questions brought before them, principally by agitators, which bore upon agrictiltrual depression. There was the question of local burdens, and certainly they required a little revision. Then there was the question of small holdings. Well, he did not say there was any great demand for small holdings (Applause.) To create peasant proprietors as a panacea for the existing state 6f agricultural depression was neither more nor less than a preposterous idea.—Haddingtonshire Courier.

COURSING FIXTURES. Purslow (Salop).February 4 ¡ RACING FIXTURES. Welshpool Match 4

THE RAINFALL OF 1879.—Mr. P. Middleton, of Wynn- stay has drawn up the following statement Number of Days on Month. Total depth. Greatest fall in which -01 w 1 24 hours. or more fell. Inches. Depth. Date. January 1'44 0 42 18Ji February — 2-91 0'6o 9 th March. 2 03 o«4 18th ™ April 3 85 0 72 10th 22 May. 1'76 0'23 18th 24 June 5 28 1'65 12th 24 July 377 0 81 2nd 2. August" 6-02 1-23 18th 24 September 2'82 0 64 8th. 18 October 1"67 0'27 21st 18 November 1'36 0 35 22nd 13 December. 0 75 0 22 31st 9 Total. 3^66 7-88 223 Mr. PULESTON, M.P.—Wo learn from the Anglo- American Times that on the arrival of the Bothnia, by which Mr. Puleston sailed from America, he entertained his fellow passenger, Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt, at the Conservative Club. Among the guests at the dinner were Sir H. Drummond Wolf, M P., the Hon. Keith Falconer, Mr. Pender, M.P., Sir James Anderson, Mr. Denison, M.P., Mr. J. S. Forbes, the Rev. Canon Farrar, Mr. Saunders, M.P., &c. The 'Tew York-pal)ers of the 18th December, all refer to Mr. Puleston's departure, and the kindly feeling shown to him during his visit to the United States, and the Tribune publishes the correspondence which passed between the hou. gentleman and a number of leading citizens who offered him a farewell banquet, and finding he was unable to accept the invitation, pre- sented him with a service of plate. Mr. Campbell Bannermann addressed his constituents at Dunferlihe on Tuesday evening, criticising the con- duct of the Government in contracting engagements be- hind the backs of the representatives of the tax-payers. He believed that those who opposed Mr. Gladstone in 1874 were now tuning their pipes afresh. The depres- sion of trade was mainly due to the unsettled foreign policy of the Government, for'as yst there had been no war prices. A vote of confidence was passed. James Wills Phillips, twenty-two, was apprehended by Inspector Peel on Tuesday morning upon his discharge from Coldbath Fields Prison, and charged before Mr. Flowers, at Bow-street, oh his own confession, with the wilful murder of Rachel Samuels, at Burton Crescent, in December, 1873. Inspector Peel deposed that prisoner made and signed a statement on leaving the prison, to the effect that he auti another person murdered an old woman at Burton Crescent. Dr. Smales saw the prisoner, and said he was sane Mr. Mowers advised the prisoner not to make any siavsment in Court, and ordered his removal. There is nothing more nourishing a-nd warming in c:old weather than a cup of really good Cocoa, but the diffi- culty has been to obtain it „ This may be secured at ft cost of one halfpenny for a7&,p breakfast cup by using Cadbury's Cocoa Essence, vA tli three times as far as the adulterated and as*. ild, ordinarily solcl,i

MARKET REPORTS. .r. CORN AVERAGES, For the week ending January 17. The following are the quantities sold and tho prices this yeat ind last yeaa, QUANTITIES SOLII. ViilChs. This year. Last year. This year. Last. year. Wheat 30,075 37,400 46->. 2d. S9s. 7d. Barley. 50,075 52,423 36s. 8d. 36s. lid. ■■lis 4,206 3.705 20s. lid. 203. id. 4,206 3,7 Corn, &c. LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY.—There was a large attendance, and a good business was done to-day in wheat, at an advance of id. cental for red, and at extreme rates for white. Flour steady, and in fair request. Beans 2d. and peas Id.$cental IoNter on the week, Maize was disappointing, and prices were kd. lower upon a slew sale. PRIC& (this day). s. d. s. d. American Wheat, :¡¡J 1110 tbs.10 2to 11 8 Califomiau Flour, 100 lbs 15 0 15 1 Chilian Barley, 100 lbs 7 3 7 8 Grinding Barley,$100 lbs G 3 6 8 English Oa ;¡¡., ltJG lbs 6 4 9 6 Canadian Po,,tti, W ioo lbs 6 9 6 11 Egyptian V 160 lbs.. 7 5 7 7 Indian corn, American new white 5 6w 5 7 mixed 5 5 5 n Malt, pale new V (luelrter CO 0 72 0 LONDON, WEDNESDAY.—There was very little business done3 and prices were unchanged both for wheat and flour. Oats were 2d. dearer since Monday. Other articles quiet and unaltered.— Arrivals: British barley, 1,G90 quarters; maize, 900 quarters. Foreign wheat, 35,250 quarters; barley, 5,350 quarters; oats, 2!,6oo quarters; maize, B,7S0 quarters; flour, 9,000 sacks and 5,4-1u barrels. CURRKNT PRICES OF GRAIN AT MARK LANE. s. s. Wheat, new Essex and Kent (whiter 47 to 60 Ditto ditto (red) 42 54 Wheat, Norfolk, Lincoln, and Yorkshire, new (red). 48 55 Barley (Chevalier) 40 52 Malt, English pale, new 63 72 Oats, English feed 23 25 Beans 34 iJ7 Peas, white toilers (English) 34 3S „ „ (foreign) S7 40 Maize ^0 32 Fiour, Town Hoiiaelioiiin. ;ti id(J lbs., 44s to 50s. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY.—There was only a moderate business in wheat, although holders conceded id. to 2d. 11 cental. Flour declined 6d. sack. Beans and peas quiet, at a reduction of Id. V cental. Indian corn slow, sncl id. 14 cental lower; new mixed, 5s. 6d.. to 5s. 6Ad. LONDON, MONDAY.—The market was firmer than last week. both English and foreign wheat, however, were quoted Is. lower than on Monday, with a fair business done. Flour also about 61. ? sack and barrel cheaper on the week. Oats 3d. and peas Is. lower since last Monday. Fine malting barley Is. dearer; other kinds slow of sale. Maize and beans also met a dull trade. Fair demand for farm seeds.—Arrivals: British wheat, 3,104 quarters; barley, 2,4«7 quarters; oats, 898quarters; flour, ls,96S. Foreign wheat, 30,831 quarters; barley, 13,145 quarters; oats. 75,178 quarters; maize, 184 quarters; flour, t.5,U67 sacks and 2,985 barrels. MANCHESTER, THURSDAY.—The market has been much depressed all the week, and there was no improvement visible this morning. Wheat moved very slowly, at a decline of Is. 13 quarter on English, and 2d.$cental on foreign. Flour was in very limited request, and was offered at a further reduction of quite 6d. sack. Oatmeal and beans were unchanged. Maize 5d. to 6d. quarter cheaper. BIRMINGHAM, THURSDAY.— At last week's market there was a fair supply of English wheat, mostly in poor condition. Even the best samples barely realized late prices. Foreign was 6d. to Is. 1) quarter lower. Barley dull. Oats unaltered. Little doing in beans and peas. Indian coin (jd. cheaper.—Wheat, English white, (is. to 7s. Sd.$62 lbs ditto, red, Cs. Ud. to 7s. 6d.; American red, 7s. 2d. to 7s. G(l. Ghirka, 6s. lOd. to 7s. Od.; Dant/.ig, 7s. 19d. to Ss. Od. Barley, grinding, 27s. Od. to 8s. Od. !g> 302 lbs. Oats, English white, 26s. Od. to 30s. Od. :p 312 Ibs.; Irish white, 2is. Od. to 20s. Od.; ditto, gray, 24s. Od. to 2.is. Od.: ditto, black, 23s. Od. to 2<s. Ocl. Beans: English, 16s. Od. to 19s. 6d.$196 ibs.; Egyptian, washed, 16s. 9d. to 17s. 3d. Peas, grinding, 15s. 6d. to 10s. tid. ;¡;J 196 lbs. Indian corn, American mixed, 12s. Od. to 12s. Cd. V 196 lbs.; smaii, 14s. Od. to 14s. (jil. Millet, 21s. od. to 25s. Od. V. 430 lbs. W AiEFIELD, FRIDAI .— There was a good attendance at our market this morning. Wheat met a limited enquiry, and prices must be written Is. e quarter below those of last week. Fine barley in moderate request, at late rates; but ordinary difficult to quote. Beans and oats steady. Maize rather cheaper. SHREWSBURY, SATURDAY.—Our market to-day was well attended, and English grain was freely offered. Good wheat met with a fair enquiry inferior lots were difficult to dispose of at low figures. Prime barley maintained last week's full prices, but feeding qualities were passed .ver unnoticed.—The Quotations were ts follow :— II. d. i. d. White Wheat, 76 fos 6 8 9 7 6 il.0,1 (litto 6 0 7 2 Barley (malting) V 70 lbs 5 6 6 Ü Barley (grinding) 4 0 4 6 Oats, t, ä5 Its. 16 6 23 0 IS 6 3 0 Peas,$225 lbs 10 0 IS 0 Malt,$imperial bushel 8 6 9 0 CHESTER, SATURDAY.—There was a moderate demand for wheat, at 7s. to 7s. 3,1. J 75 ibs. for red, and 7s. 3d. to 7s. Cd. for white. Oats sold at unchanged rates. BRIDGNORTH, SATURDAY.—The following were the prices at this iiiarkct White wheat, 7s. Od. to 8s. 2d. s.3 72 red wheat, old, 0s. «od. to (11:. Oll.; red, new, 6s. 6d. to 7s. 8:1. ,Llting 'barley, 34s. to 4,5s. 0 imp. quarter; grinding barley, 12s. 6d to 13s. 6d.$200 lbs. Beans, 00s. 0d.- to .Os. Od. 2J0 lbs. Peas, 16s. Od. to 18s. Oil. i;J 200 lbs. Oats, 13s. 6d. to 18s. 6u .:¡;j 160 its. Indian corn, 12s. 2d. to 13s. 4d. V 200 lbs. Malt, 8s. 6d. to 9s. Od. iP imperial bushel.—There was a good attendance at this market, but business was very dull, and little wheat or barley changed hands, prices being barely maintained at last week's quotations indeed, for some samples less money was accepted. Indian corn also experienced a decline in price. Flour sold at former prices, though trade was dull. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY.—Wheat, 8s. Od. to 8s. 6d. ii 80 lbs.; barley, 5s. Od. to 5s. 9d. 40 quarts Ji oats, Ous. Oli. to OOs. o,t.; eggs, 0 to 12 for a shilling; witter, la 6i. to b. SL$lb.; fowls, 5s. Od. to 59 6(t. 4A couple; ducks, 5s. 0 1. to 7s. 6,1. v couple; geese, b.-s. Od. to 7.J. Oil. each.; turkeys, 7s. 0d. to 12 1. 0-t. potatoes, Us. Otl. to 5s. Oft. 90 lbs. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY (Jan. 29) Wheat, Oi. Od. to 09. Od. 4, 75 lbs.; barley, 0K. Od. to Os. ud.; oats, 00s. to OO.s. eggs, 0 to 13 for a shilling; butter, Is. Si to b, 9d. ,"j 1t.; fowls, 4". on. to ü". tfd. 40 couli,3, uucfcs, 4: 6d. to 6s. ou.$coupie; 6°(0" as. 6d. to (j. each; turieys, tis. Od. to 7-i. Od. each; poW^c Os. to 8s. :1:1 cwt.; heel, bÜ. to 9.^d. +; ;0.; mutton, fckl. tl & £ • OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY (Jan. "21).—The following were the quotations: White wheat, 0s. OJ. to Os. ()Ii. v i 5 lbs. red wheat, 6s. 4d. to 7s. 6d. ? 75 barley, 2')¡,¡. Od. to 25s. 6d.$280 ILzi.; Otits, 14s. Od. to 15. 6d. r, 20u li,s.; Indian corn, 0s. Od. to Os. Od. $cental; butter, Is. 6d. t. la. 8d. lb.; eggs, 0 to 12 for a shil- ling; fowls, 4s. Oil, to 4s. 8u. W couple; ducks, 4s. 9d. to 5o. 0d.; geeso, 0, Ow. t., 0s. (id. each; turkeys, O.S. Od. to 0s. ull. each, potatoes: Is. 4d is. d. ? score. WREXHAM, THURSDAY.—Wheat, 6s. 4.1. to 7s. (id. t-i 75 ths.; barley, 3s 9d. to 5s. 9d.; oats, 3s. IU. to 3s. 9d.; butter, Li. ill. to Is. 8d. V 16 oz.; eggs, 0 to 12 for a smiling; fowls, &>. Gel. to 4a. tid. %» couplo; uucks, 4s. 6d. to 5s. ud. -s» c &eeso, Os. to 0" each potatoes, 5s. 0d. to 5s. 6,1. W tio lbs. WHITCHURCH, FRIDAY.—Wheat, 6s. 9d. to 7s. Gd. 75 11> barley, 5i;. Od. to 5s. fid.; oats. 4s. Od. to 4s. 6d.; eggs, 13 to 14 for a butter, Is. 8d. to is. 9d. "18 16 oz.; lowis, 4s. Qù, to 5s. Od. ? couple; ducks, lis. Øli. to 7s. Od. V couple geese, 8^d. to 9-^d.$lb.; turkeys, 8d. to 9d. lb.; potatoes, as. Od to 5s. 6d. V b:) .new potatoes, Od. i:! lb.; beef, 7<1. to 9Jd.$lb.; mutton, 71(1 to 9 Si. to 9d.; lamb, Od. to t)(t. io *b. ELLESMERE, TUESDAY.—Wheat, 6s. 6d. to 7s. 4ti, zO 75 lbs.; barley, 5s. 6d. to 6s. Od.; oats, 3s. 6d. to 4s. Od.; eggs, 0 to 13loi a shilling; butter, Is. 7d. to is. 8d. 16 ut. fo>v;». os. 6d. to 4s. 6d. coupie; ducks, 4s. (,d. to 6s. 6(1. couple, geese, Od. to uOd..{ji 10.; turkeys,_00d. to 00d.; p.'uitoes 4s. 6.1. to 5s. vd. 1JJ 90 lbs. Cattle. Ll VERPOOL, -tiONVAl'. -There was a falling-off in the supply of both beasts and sheep, the numbers being 1,6'JO beasts aull 7,801 sheep. Prices advanced, which caused a slow sale. A fair attendance of country buyers at market. No foreign stock on otfer.-Average prices: Best beasts, Slll. to 8Jd. lb.; second ditto, 6d. to 7d.; sheep, 8d. to 9^d. METROPOLITAN, MONDAY. — The supply of cattle to-day was above the average, and with an advance in quality, Norfolks being well up in this respect. Trade, contrary to expectation, opened heavily, and continued so. Quotations were rather lower than last Monday. Choice beasts 6s. to 6s. 2d. The British supply comprised 300 Scotch, 300 Irish, 900 Norfolk, Sutt'olk, and Essex, 1,:>2 Midland aud Home Counties beasts. The sheep market was dull. Seconds and inferior about 2d. lower; prime breeds unaltered. Good_ calves were very firm. The pig market was rather lower.—Prices: Beef, 4s. to 6s. 2d.; mutton, 4s. 8d. to 6s. 10d.. veal, 5s. Od. to 6s. Od.; pork, 3s. 8d. to 4s. 6d. The stock on otter consisted of 3,410 beasts, 14.24U sheep, and 100 calves,; included iu which were 590 foreign beasts anti 50 sheep. SHREWSBURY, TUESDAY—There was a large show of stock of every kind, and a good deal of business was done, at fair prices. Beef. 0d. to 8d.$lb.; mutton, 6d. to 9 £ d.; veal, 9d.; pigs, porkets, 10s. to 10s. 3d. score; basons,, 3s. Gd. to 9s. 6d. BIRMINGHAM, TUESDAY.—There was a short supply of beasts, 347; trade steady, beef making 7id. to 8id.$lb. There was a good supply of sheep, which met a steady demand, making 6Jd. to 9Jd. zW lb. Short supply of pigs, and a good clearance made. Bacon pigs, 9s. 6d. to 10s. score; sows, 7s. Od. to 8s. id. ? score porket pigs, 9s. 9d. to I S. 6d. H3 score. SALFORD, TUESDAY.—The supply of beasts at market was rather less than last week, but the quality was generally good. Trade was brisk, and the best class brought higher prices, 8Jd. being the top quotation. Middling and inferior were also better, and prices ruled higher. There were about 2,000 more sheep than last Tuesday, consisting mostly of inferior arrivals and ewes. Fair trade in best class, 9d. %i lb., the top price of last week, being got with difficulty, whilst inferior had a decided reduction. Calves brought lull prices.- Quotations: Beasts, Cld. to 8jd. V lb.; sheep, 8d. to 91d. lb. calves, 7id. to 8^d.$lb LONDON DEAD MEAT MARKET, MO-,DAY.-The follow- ing were the quotations$8 lbs. by the carcase: Mid<liiug ami interior beef, 2s. 8d. to 4s. 4(1.; prime ditto, 4s. Gd. to 5s.0d.: middling and inferior mutton, 2s. 8d. to 4s. 4d.; prime ditto, s. 6J. (I 5s. 4d.; veal, 5s. Od. to 5s. 4d.; large pork, 3s. 4d. to 3s. 8d.; small ditto, 4s. Gd. to 4s. 6d.—Although the weather was cold, there was not much demand for meat this morning, and prices showed no material change. Miscellaneous. IRISH AND AMERICAN PROVISIONS, LIVERPOOL, FRI- DAY.—butter, with only moderate arrivals, is firmly held. Bacon. A steady country business is passing, but the export demand is quiet. Lai-d: The sales during the week have been considerable, closing quiet at advance of is. V cwt. Cheese is steadily held for a further advance. LONDON PROVISION, MONDAY.-The arrivals last week from Ireland were, 2,170 bales bacon, and from foreign ports 22,502 packages butter, and 1,778 bales bacon. In the butter market there was little alteration to notice during the past week the sale continued slow except for really fine qualities, which were very scarce and wanted. Normandy about Ills. to 136s. ^cwt.: Danish jo loOs., and tor really choice 154s. to 157s.; Dutch 12 s. to lcsOs., accoicling to quality. The bacon market remained without change in the charge for orders, but some sales of Irish were made at 2s to 3s. under the nominal prices. Hamburg cure met a steady sale. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS, LONDON, MONDAY. Current Prices:— s. d. s. d. Cloverseed, British, com.,$cwt 4a 0 @ 75 0 Foreign, red 46 0 65 0 11 white 00 0 95 0 Trefoil, fine new 33 0 Ryegrass, British,$quarter 0 0 0 0 Italian.$2 cwt 42 0 46 0 Linseed, quarter 53 0 74 0 Ritpeseetl Uü 0 70 0 Tares, now winter, W bushel 5 0 7 6 Mustard, brown and white 7 0 15 0 LONDON POTATO, MONDAY. There has been a pretty fair demand for potatoes, and all good descriptions remain firm in price. The supplies are moderate. Regents 90s. to 140s. tf ton. Victorias 100s. to 140s. Flukes 120s. to 160s. Rocks 8O3. to 90s. French 80s. to 95s. WORCESTiSK tiur, SATURDAY. — Messrs. Piercy, [,,> no:- bottom, and Faram, in their circular, say—Our l/uukyt is unaltered since our.last. The demand continues of a consump- tive nature, but rather more busines.4 is passing since the turn of the year. LONDON HOP, MONDAY.—We have to report a better en- quiry for nearly all descriptions, but the actual business passing being strictly confined to immediate requirements of consumers is too limited to admit of any improvement in quotations. Ku.it £ 0 £ 0 0 £ 11 0 Sussex. 4 10. 0 0. 10 io | jp jj o0: IVt EngU6Ih (1878) 3 0 0 0 6 0 UY -w. 1 consequently been again only of limited extent though at firm pncM, .consisting chiefly of Oporto, Péru, River Plate and Levant. In alp,ica, 1,576 b iles have been sold at 16d. lb. Our gas India wool auctions take place from the 20th to the 3i d instant, for which 15,700 bales are declared. -rices: East In ia, white, 7d. to I7id.: yellow, M-d. to gray, &c.. 4d. to lid.; washed Peruvian, 9J. to 14J4.; washed River Plate, 9d. t< 13(1.; unwashed River Plate, 7d. to lid.; washed Morocco, It),i. to 14.]-d.; unwashed Morocco, fld. to 8d.; Egyptian white. 10". I6id.; Oporto fleece, 11 id. to 131.; mohair, 2s. Od. to 2 3jd. alpaca. Is. Gel. to Is. 8d. BRADFORD WOOL, AIONDAY.- There was a sluggish enquiiy for English wool, and. the hesitation of consumers produced a little want of firmness in prices. Some staplers, who hoid a fair supply, were anxious to reduce their stocks, tn- i in deep-stapled sorts prices gave way id. to &d. lb. Yarns, however, main- tained their value with comparative firmness. In the piece trade th ■ only satisfactory feature was the demand for sott ^oods for America. LONDON WOOL, MONDAY.—Home-grown fleece wool has been in fair demand, and has leahzed full prices; but tilu trade for skin wool has been rather dull, and the quotations are some- what lower. Colonial wool has oeen in moderate request by private contract, and prices are without material alteration. CUKKKNT PRICES. y(itr. nX-si ye.M. (Per lb.) s. d. s. d. s. d. s. o FLEECES.—Southdown hoggets 1 2 to 1 3 ..3 1 to 1 1-J Hall-bred ditto 1 1$to 1 2 ..1 1 to 1 li Kent fleeces 1 2 to 1 2J..1 0 to 1 1^ S. Down ewes and wethers 1 2 to 1 3 1 1 to 1 li Leicester ditto 1 0i to 1 1J..1 0 to I ly SORTS.—Clothing 1 to 1 4 ..1 0i to 1 3j Combing 1 1-i to 1 61- 1 1 to 1 5 BIRMINGHAM HIDE, SKIN, AND FAT, SATURDAY.- Huies, 95 lb. and upwards, 4^d. to ojki. lb.; 85 to tw, 4 £ a. to 5-id.; 5 L, 84, ,d. to 4d.; 65 to 74, 4d. to 4 £ d.; 56 to 64, v-Jd. to 4i(t. 55 and undar, Od. to 3,d.; 31d. to 4d.; bulls, 3^(1.; flawed and irregular, 3id. to 4eL Cait, 1. lb. am. UPWAI(ttJ, ii(t.; 12 to 16, 8id.; 9 to 11, ltd.; 7d. Wools, 2s. 9d. to 7s. 8d. each. Lambs, Os. Od. to 0s. Cu. eacii. Fat, ld. to 2fd. tb.- NossUar's List. BAHK. TANNING MATERIALS. &c.-SATURDAY. £ s. £ 1>. English, load of 45 cwt. delivered in London.. 12 0 @ 11 1. Ditto, Coppice 6 10 7 t Mimosa, chopped £ 7 10 @ £ .11. Ground 5 10 13 13 Valonia, Smyrna £ 12 10 @ £ 17 15. Morea 11 0 15 L. Gain bier, in bales k;18 5 @ 418 15. Cubes. O 0 M C Cutch, best Pegu 34 0 30 I)ivi Divi 12 0 15 10 Myrabolanis 8 10 15 u Sumach, Sicily lo 0 16 It LEATHER.—LEADENHALL, TUESDAY. m. ». d. ó. ü. Hides, crop, 28 lbs. to 40 lbs 114.6 4 Ditto, 41 lbs. to 60 lbs 1 1 8 English butts, 14 lbs. to 21 Its 1 4 2 3 Ditto, 25 lbs. to 36 lbs 14 2 io Foreign butts, 16 lbs. to 50 lbs 102 Crop bellies 0 7h 0 11 Shoulders.. 0 lo 4 Dressing hides, common 1 1 ÍJ Ditto, shaved 11 i 6 Oah siiiiis I 4 I 8 LIVERPOOL PRODUCE, WEDNESDAY.—Sugar dull, with puces occasionally in buyers' favour. Rum steady. Colrel;) maintains previous full rates. Rice strong, but not much doing. Nitrate of soda very steady at 19s. Id cwt. Palm oil steadier. Olive oil without change in value. Rape oil, refined Stettin, 33s. 6d. 11 ewt, Linseed oil 29s. in export casks. Cottonseed oil 2Ss. 6d. to 29s. for Liverpool rerined. Tallow in fair request, at 30s. od. to 37s. 6d. Lard steady, at 40s. to 41s. td. Spirits of turpentine 35s. V ewc. Rosin, common, 5s. cwt. Petroleum ()ll. V gallon. Ashes, pots, 27s.$cwt.; pearl 35s. LONDON PRODUCE, SATUJW,n.-Sugar: The market re- mains very (lull. Coffee quiet and unaltered. Rice New crop cargoes continue dull. The cotton market without change. Jute rather dull. Tallow, old 43s., new 45s.$cwt., on the spot. Uils: Rape 20s. to 29s. 3d.; linseed 27s. 9d. to iq ewt Spirits of turpentine 32s. 9d. to 33s.$cwt. Petroleum 6d. to 0&d.$gallon. Saltpetre remains quiet and utizi,tered. .FERTILIZERS.— LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY. Xj S. tl. 'i. Peruvian Guano, 10 to 12 aiii-t3 ton 11 10 0 @ 13 0 II Ditto, high phosphatic 7 13 3 8 0 (1 Cone Ash, River Plate; 5 0 0 5 5 0 Superphosphate, 26 to 28$cent., in bulk.. 0 0 0 0 0 Ditto ;)5 to 37 1;) cent.. 0 0 0 0 0 (1 Nitrate of Soda 1.. Jcwt. 0 19 0 0 19 3 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.—LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY. Hav, cwt. d. s. 'd. ton. Old 3 S @5 4 ;v New 0 0 0 0 Carrot? 0 0 ye 0 Straw (Turnips 27 0 0 0 Wheat 2 3 2 6 Mangel Wurzei..30 0 0 0 Oat 1 10 2 6 I Manure 4 6 Hurley 1,10 2 2 | Orasf, y 20 lbs, 0 0 0 0 HAY AND ST RAW.—-LONDON, TUESDAY. s. ii. y-. d. Prime meadow hay SO 0 (# 95 0 Inferior ditto 30 C, 70 0 Prima clover 1C0 0 32S 0 Inferior ditto 70 0 „ 95 Straw ($36 trusses) 30 0 37

Trade Intelligence. WOLVERHAMPTON iHON TRADE.—WEDNI>,DA^ The market was strong this afternoon, but there was not a brisk business done. Enquiries on United States account were numerous. Strip aud hoop iron were especiaily needed for baling purposes, and for petroleum barrels. Most makers were too full of work to look at tha offers, and the few who would negotiate sought 10s. per ton more than the Americans offe-ed. Sheets for home use were again sought after, but offers would be accepted for only small quantities, even at Lli for singles. Most descriptions of pig iron were dearer, but the high rates checked sales. Fuel and ore were in much demand, and the sup ply was within the requirements. MINERAL REPORT.—MANCHESTER, SATURDAY. Messrs. Borger Spstice and Co., in their weekly report, say- A marked increase in the requirements of minerals has been noticed during the week, and in respect to many articles, the stocks of which have hitherto been overwhelming, these stocks are now fast disappearing, and channels of supply latterly closed are again being opened in order to meet the demand. The en- quiry for iron ore continues most brisk, and the question of obtaining adequate supplies is becoming one of moment, not- withstanding the quantities coming forward from abroad; as a consequence prices are rapidly advancing. Brimstone holds the slieht advance with tolerable firmness in sympathy with foreign advices, and sellers are more disposed to hold tlwir stocks for the present. Manganese is in larger request, but supplies are less easy to obtain. Ochres are rather more active, especially for the finer descriptions, as also are china clays. THE CROPS AND THE CORN TKADK. The Mark-Lane Exprats saysA cold raw atmosphere has prevailed during the past week, and in some parts of the country there has been snow enough to put a stop to sowing, and even to ploughing. Up to Wednesday, however, farmers were busy in ploughing and sowing wheat, and a good portion of the arrears into which the latter operation had fallen has been maiie up. No improvement can be noted either in the quantity or condition of home-grown wheat on offer at Mark-Lane or in the provincial markets. In the few cases in which decent par- cels have been offered, sales have only been practicable at a decline of Is. per quarter. Imports of foreign wheat have again been on a moderate scale, last week's arrivals into London "and Liverpool amounting to only 57,000 quarters. Friday's list showed a further supply of 27,000 quarters, most of which has gone into the granary. The quantity of wheat still afloat ex- ceeds 2,260,000 quarters, .and a decline of 3 cents per bushel is recorded in New York. In view of these facts, the chances of a rise are, in our opinion, remote.

AFGHANISTAN. A Calcutta telegram of Thursday's date (January 15th) brings intelligence of the successful repulse of Moh- mund attacks on the British post of Aliboghan, the enemy suffering a heavy loss in the affair. They were said to be beleaguered at Langar Khel. The Lahore correspondent of the Daily News mentions that, according to private information of a trustworthy character, General Roberts intends to abolish martial law in the Cabul district. His officers, however, are generally of opinion that his views are too sanguine, and that a further outbreak of the enemy may be expected. Dis- turbances are reported in the neighbourhood of Jellalabad. The proposed railway line to this point has been aban- doned, and the terminus-is -now to'be at Jurnrood. Rumours are current in Bombay that all the Bengal troops will be withdrawn from Southern Afghanistan, and Bombay troops will take their places. It is also rumoured that Sir R. Temple will resign. Unofficial reports continue to announce preparations on the part of the Afghans for another attempt to drive the British troops from their territory. Among the circulators of these reports are the native correspondents of the Allahabad Pioneer. The Cabul correspondent of the Daily News says that Mahomed Jan is drilling six regular regiments at Herat, and another correspondent mentions a report that Ayoub Khan has left Herat to march on Cabul. General Roberts announces the arrival at his headquarters of a convoy of ammunition and clothing from Gandamak.

THE PLANETS. The following has appeared in a contemporary:— This season affords a rare opportunity for the public to witness the four planets of our system that alone are visible to the naked eye. As soon as dark, facing southward, one sees already declining to the west the planet Jupiter, "facile princeps," unmistakable by its size and that bright, yellow, steady light characteristic of the planetary disc. A little east of south (the meridian), and at a considerable elevation in the heavens (altitude). lies the planet Mars, now nightly deepening into that .bright red with which it is popularly associated. Midway between these two planets, so to speak, and in a right line, is Saturn—again easy to be distinguished, and in size as a star of the second magnitude. Lastly, with no greater fortitude than is implied in raising the blinds at seven in the morning, we can see gilding her horns" in the .gray east the planet Venus, now the morning star, and so to continue for a few weeks, till lost to view by its proximity to the sun, and to re-appear as the evening star in the autumn. The position of Mars at present is particularly to be observed, having just passed what astronomers call "opposition," that is, the point in the heavens opposite that of the sun, as viewed from the earth. At this point the planets, whose orbits are outside that of the earth (technically superior planets), have an apparent backward motion, that is, instead of from west to east, their true proper motion, they appear to move westward. Mars, for instance, last November was with the well-known con- stellation, or group of stars the Pleiades,-having reached that point by a steady eastward motion; then, however, it seemed to stop for a few nights as in doubt, and finally was observed to retrace its steps, moving backwards to the west, where now seen, and so continued to "retrograde" till close upon the end of the old and the beginning of the new year, when it again stopped to right itself, wheeling about to the east, and promises to be with the Pleiades again early in February. This backward motion, it need hardly be stated, is neither more nor less than our own motion viewed by our own eyes. In "opposi- tion the earth has overtaken the sistef- planet, and as the earth is the more inward of the two, it moves (ac- cording to Kepler's well-known law) the quicker, leaving Mars behind in the race, and giving it an apparent back- ward motion. It is the very same thing on a grand scale, as that with which railway travelling makes us so familiar. This phenomenon, so easily explained, on the theory of the earth's motion was the nut the old Ptolemists found so hard to crack, and which drove them to their quaint opinions wild to gird the sphere With cycle and epicycle, scribbled o'er, and which elicited from Alphonso the apt, though irre- verent retort that he could have shown how the creation could have been founded on more reasonable basis. Readers of Shakspeare familiar with "Mars in his retrograde," an expression for the paternity of poltroons are not always aware that the term is the result of in- timate knowledge of the "Music of the spheres," a science, to quote again our great Epic— Not harsh and grating as dull fools suppose, But soft as is Apollo's lute.

TIDE TABLE FOR ABERYSTWYTH, ABERDOVEY. AND BAR MO TXT H". Jan. Aberystwyth. Aberdovey. Barmouth. a.m. } p.xrT. ».in. j p.m. a.m. p.m. Fri.23 4 16 4 5,5 4 45 1 O 21 4 25 5 4 3k,tr .24 5 13 5 31. 5# 6 O 5 22 5 *0 «7i>. 25 j fl 1 10 26 «W> « I" 6 TO 6 35 ?r k' 1*0 7 8} 7 18 I 7 37 65*} 7 17 AI« £ >J/ 7.571 « 7 37 7 55 8 29

WELSHPOOL THE FAIH.—There was a good supply in the Snr": hiiehl on Monday, Jan. 19. Prices ruled the same as ac- last fair. LITEKART ASD SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE.—The members of this Institute held their first discussion e,t.8S since the Christmas vacation, in the Assize Court, on We;l:.esdav evening, Jan. 14. There was a good attendance, and Mr. T. R. Morris occupied the chair. The subject for discus- sion was "That the Americans were justified in c'.aimii!;> their independence." Three members spoke i:, th. affirmative llHd two in hc nega '.ive. On being put t; the meeting the former gained a majoaty of three*. The- next subject for discussion is that of School Boards, which no doubt will be an interesting debate, particularly at the present time, as the inhabitants will have to decide shortly whether a Board shall be established in Welshpool or not. LECTDKES.—The Welshpool United Lodge of Good Templars secured the services of Mr. Jabez Inwards, a well-known, eloquent temperance lecturer, this gentle- man gave two able and eloquent lectures in the Assembly Room on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 15 and 16, the subject for Thursday evening being Tlio. logi" of the Temperance question," and on Fridaj evening Teetota- Ham or Temperance illustrated by a reference to the beau- tiful and interesting in nature and art." The following gentlemen appeared on the platform;—Mr. Griffiths, Guilsiield (chairman), Mr. W. Ashford Owen, Mr. li. Bowell, and Mr. Humphrey Jones. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, JAN. 20. —Before the Mayor (G. D. Harrison, Esq.), the Ex- Mayor (W. T. Parker, Esq.), S. Powell, W. Withy, and D. P. Owen, Esqs. I Drunk whilst in Charjie of a Horse and Cart.—Evan Evans, Berriew, charged with this offence on the 5th January, was fined 12s., and 8s. costs. Drunkenness.—Thomas Jones was fined 10s., including casts. b In Search of Game.—Evan Williams, labourer, Rhallt, Welshpool, charged with being en land of Mr. David Griffiths and Mr. John Jones (executors), at the Coppice, ou the 3rd January, in uursuit of game.—Miss M. E. Jones stated that on the 3rd January she was standing by a. gate near to the Coppice House, and saw the de- fendant shooting with a double-barrel gun, and kill a hare, which he picked up. Afterwards he unfastened the barrel from the stock, and put both into his pocket. Defendant said that the hare was dead and he never shot it. He picked it up and carried it across the field to another person.—The witness said no one else was there besides defendant, and she distinctly saw him shoot the hare.—Fined 40s. and 8s. 6J. costs, or in default one month. Extension of Hours.— Mr. E. Francis of the Pheasant Inn, applied for an extention of hours on Friday night, Jan. 23, to 2 a.m., on the following morning, for a railway dinner. Granted. Transfer of Licence.—The Licence of the White Lion Inn, Berriew-street, was transferred fiom Thomas Bunner to Mrs. Slym. HIGHWAY BOARD, MONDAY, JAN. H)-Present: Capt. Mytton (chairman), Mr. Miller (vice-chairman), the Earl of Powis, Mr. A. C. Humphreys Owen, Mr. R. E. Jones (ex-omcio), Messrs. Edward Humphreys. George Evans, E. R. James, Thomas Williams, Hotohkiss, W. Davies, John Humphreys, James, John Robinson, Pugh, Morris, Jones (Churclistoke), Jones (Llandyssul); Mr. G. D. Harrison (clerk); Mr. W. P. Hole (sur- veyor) Mr. Evans (assistant surveyor). THE CONTRACT WITH THE TRUSTEES OF THE FIRST DISTRICT. The following was the resolution passed by the-Com- mittee on the subject:— "The total expenditure shall be taken in arriving at the proportion of the £900 (including the expenditure necessary through extraordinary traffic), but if anything shall be received by either of the contracting parties under section 23 of the Act of 1878, in future they shall return the amount so recovered to the trustees for division among the various Boards upon the same terms as the JE900. The expenditure shall be taken for the first year ending the 29th Sept., 1880, and so on year after year in each year at the same date. Each Board shall within one month after the 29th September in each year send to the Clerk of the Trustees an account of such expenditure, and shall produce to the Trustees such vouchers and books as they shall require for the verificatioll thereof. The contract shall be in force for three years from the 1st Nov., 1879, determinable by either party giving three montld notice to the others. Payment on account for the last half of each year shall be made to the various Boards at the same rate as the preceding year, and the amount actually payable shall be adjusted on that payment at the termination of each year." THE HAULAGE OF MATERIALS. Mr. JAMES said that when he gave the notice of motion on this subject, he thought he had a better case than he reaDy had, and for that reason he would not propose it unless the Board thought proper. He, however, did think that they paid too much royalty for the stone for the roads. A rather long discussion followed, but finally the CHAIRMAN said he would see Sir Offley Wakemaa on the subject. NANTCRIBBA QUARRIES. A letter was read from Mr. John A. Jones, complaining of the bad state of the road leading to the Nantcribba Quarries. The SURVEYOR said he had objected to repair the road because he ha.d to pay 2s. 6d. per ton for the raffle to mend it. In other quarries they had the raffle for nothing. The CHAIRMAN proposed that they should write to the manager, and say that they would repair tho road if he would supply the raffle. THE REPORT OF THE SURVEYOR. Mr. Hole's report was as follows :— To the Chairman and Members of the Pool and Fordcn Highway Board. Gentlemen, Allport Bridge.—I beg to inform you that Allport Bridsre repairs are completed at a cost of B10 7a. 2d., and the sub- scriptions promised by Mr. Lewis Pryce and Mrs. Urwick have been paid and entered in the last quarter's accounts. Minsterleii Trust.— The Minsterley Trust expired on Nov 1, 1879. I presume the road leallmg from Ivy House to Hyssington must now be treated as a main road. If so, I would recommend that an application be made to the next Court of Mont- gomeryshire Quarter Sessions to adopt the bridges over tne streams at Sunny Bank and Llanerch as county bridges. I may remark that these streams pass under the Bishop's Castle and Forden Road, the bridges over which have been adopted by the county. Salop County Bridges. I shall be glad to receive your in- structions to repair the approaches to Hockleton, Aylesford, Blackford, and Brompton e) bridges, which are situated in the County of Salop. „ „ „ Trelystan.—! am happy to inform you that Mr. Naylorhas acreed to my opening the quarry mentioned in my report of 20th October last, upon the understanding that we fence oh the quarry, pay tho tenant 10s. per annum, and Mr. Naylora nominal sum as acknowledgment for the land. New Books.—The wages and contract books are nearly filled. I shall be glad if you will instruct the Clerk to procure new ones. 80WERFIELD BROOK CULVERT. The following letter was read on the subject:— Clerk of the Peace Office, Shrewsbury, Jan. 5, lSO. My dear Sir,—Your communication with respect to Sowerfield Brook Culvert has been laid before the County Authority, and I am requested to inform yon that they see no reason to de- part from the decision previously arrived at.—Yours faith- fully, G. DE COURCY PEELE. G. D. Harrison, Esq. ROAD REPAIR. The following letter was read to the Board :— Llanfair, Welshpool, Jan. 10, 1S80. To the Forden Union Highway Board. Gentlemen,—I am instructed by the Llanwyddelan School Board to can your atttmtion to the bad state of the road frmu Penyffrydd, township of Dwyrhiw, parish of Manafon, towards Cwm Board Schools, and to request the same to be repaired. The present state of the road renders it impossible for children to attend school.—I have the honour to be, gentlemen, your obedient servant, R. EDWARDS, Clerk to the School Board. The SURVEYOR said the road had never been repaired by the Board before. LABOUR CONTRACTS. Mr. JAMES brought forward this subject, but it was de- cided to consider it at the next meeting.

J5TEWTOWN LECTURE ON CHINA.—A lecture in connection with the children's annual missionary meeting was given by the Rector (the Rev. J. Williams) at the Church Schools on Thursday evening, January 15. The lecture was illus- trated by a number of dissolving views. There was a moderately large attendance. PRESENTATION OF A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.^—After the pensioners had received their pay at the Bear's Head Hotel one day last week. Col. Brooke presented Private Richard Davies, 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, with the good conduct medal and clasp for twenty-one years' ser- vice. Davies, who was engaged in the Ashantee war, is now employed by Mr. Pryce Jones, at the Royal Welsh Warehouse. PRESENTATION TO MISS L. S. TROW.—On Saturday, Jannary 17. a meeting of the members of the Glyndwr I.O.G.T., was held in the Lodge-room, under the presidency of the W.C.T., Mr. W. Cooke, to bid farewell I to Miss L. S. Trow, and to present her with a watch and chain as a token of respect and esteem. The presentation was made by the Chairman and acknowledged by Mr. Trow. Addresses were delivered by Messrs, G. Morgan, T. P. Jones, C. J. Newell, and R. Lloyd. ACCIDENT TO A TRAP.—An accident, fortunately un- attended by any serious results, occurred on the Llanfair road on Tuesday, January 13. About eleven o'clock in the morning Mr. Nutting, in company with Mr. Davies, Llanllugan, and a young girl, were proceeding to market in a trap. When near the turnpike gate the horse took fright, and as passing through the gate the occupants were thrown out of the vehicle. They were temporarily ac- commodated in a neighbour's house where they were visited by Dr. Williams,.who found that the injuries they had sustained were not of a very serious nature. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY.—Mr. Wm. Fortune's sale of the Cwmvrhiewdre and Llwynmadoc farms took] place at the Elephant and Castle Hotel, on Thursday, Jan. 15. There was a large attendance. Mr. Richard Williams, in reading the conditions of sale, stated that ] the timber on Cwmrhiwdre farm had been valued by Mr. Gillart, Machynlletb.at.£1.0121Ss.6d.. and on theLlwvn- < madoc farm at £151 4s. 3d. Actual possession of the J estate could be had on the 25th March next, or arrange- ment could be made for the vendor to remain for twelve months at a rent of £ 246. The minerals were reserved. g Several expressed an opinion that this reservation was an objection. Mr. Fortune referred to this class of property as holding its own in the market, notwithstanding the ae- pressed state of the country. Some of the best and healthiest sheep had been reared on these two farms. The hill land produced good crops of oats and turnips. The timber was of an excellent quality. There was a superior dwelling-house, and the farm buildings were ex- cellent. The two farms were put up together as com- prising 378a. 3r. 3p. £5,000 was the first bid, and on reaching £6,300 it was withdrawn. Cwmrhiwdre, contain- ing 193a. 3r! 17p., was then put up for sale it received £ 3,000 as the first bid, and ultimately reached £ 3,200,when it waswithdrawn. Mr. Halford being the highest bidder, had the privilege to treat. Llwynmadoc, containing 185a. 3r. began'afc £2,000, and after some spirited bidding reachad €3,000, when it was withdrawn. Mr. Woozen- croft, Radnorshire, made the highest bid.

LLANFYLLIN EARL OF POWIS'S RENT AUDIT.—At the rent receipt of the Powis Castle Estate for this district, held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel here on Thursday audFriday, January 15 and lfi, by the agent, Mr. Thomas Newell, all the tenants of £20 rent and upwards were returned 10 per cent., on .their half-yearly rent, and were promise.; the same reduction next rent aHdifc. After the business had been completed, all the tenants aud a. few friends Bat down to a sumptuous dinner, prepared by Mr. and MLKOTOREOTDISSEWT AND STATE POLITICS. — ANeloquent lecture on this subject was delivered at the lown Hall here on Monday evening, Jan. 19, by Mr. C. li. Jonas, of this town. The chair was occupied by tho Kav. Ifeiiry ■Hughes, "Weeleyan minister," who, after appropriate remarks, called upoa lecture. The lecturer comm&ocad v..fn highly of the efforts of Nonconformists in 1688, when the; joirifd and struggled with the party in the State knowi as the Whigs, and exerted their influence in favolI of the Protestant Prince of Orange against th< llergy who opposed his claims. There was, lie said, bul little doubt that their efforts at that critical lime con- tributed largely towards bringing abour, that mutual under- standing which terminated in laying down the principles of our National Protestantism. And they also rallied round the Crown and Constitution of the country, and rendered in-iterial aid in establishing the principles of our great Protestant Constitution during the-reign of the House of Brunswick. He then referred to the labours of Nonconformists in connection with the Whig party in abolishing the Test and Corporation Acts in the year 1828, the passing of the Reform Bill in 1832. the abolition of slavery in the West Indies and British Dominions, and in establishing Free Trade by the noble efforts of Colxlen, Bright, and others. Nonconformity had taken a prominent part in all these grand movements, and he was glad to quote the words of the late Lord Russell when referring to the same efforts in a speech of his on 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." (Hear.) He then referred to many other Bills which the Nonconform- ists helped to bring to a successful issue, and which had a great share in shaping the- destinies of England, and making it the free and great nation of to-day. And he thought that if the county o^ifontgomery was to be rescued from the thraldom of Tory rule, the Dissenting part of the great Liberal army must chiefly contribute to attain that desired object. At the end the lecturer drew two conclusions from his former remarks, and impressed them, in a very eloquent manner, viz., first that no Nonconformist need ever be ashamed of his Noncon- formity. Secondly that Nonconformists had splendid traditions which ought to encourage and enspirit them in their future efforts. Mr. Jones sat down amidst great cheeking. There was a large audience. Some excellent remarks were afterwards made by the Chairman, the Rev. D. Stanley Davies, Mr. John Jones, and others.

KINNERLEY CONCERT.—On Tuesday, Jan.13, the annual concert was given in the Schoolrooms for the benefit of the Schools. Owing, however, to the roughness of the weather it was not so well attended as this concert usually is, but we understand that a good sum was realized. The following was the programme :—Duet pianoforte, "Rifle Gallop," Mrs. Maltby and Mrs. Griffiths; solo, "A Warrior Bold" Mr. Wyatt; duet, "I know a bank," Miss Moore and Mrs. Griffiths; part song, "The Wreath"; solo, "The Lost Chord," Mrs. Griffiths; solo, "Tausend und eine Nachts,"MissB. Moore; part song, 0 Stranger lend thy gentle barque"; solo, "Vanity," Mr. Lockley, (encored); solo, To the Woods," Miss Moore, (encored); solo, piano, Mrs. Maltby duet, pianoforte, Miss Blanche Moore and Mrs. Griffiths duet, the Mioses Payne, (encored); solo, Simon the Celbrer," Mr. Lockley, (encored); part song, Spring Song," Miss Moore, Mrs. Griffiths, and the Rev J. B. Meredith 'solo, "Let me dream again, Mi-s Moore, (encored); solo, (harmonium) Grand Masonic March, Rev. J. B. Meredith, (encored); part song. Hark the Curfew, Miss Moore, Mrs. Griffiths, and the Rev. J. B. Meredith solo, The Sea is England's glory" Mr. Wyatt, (encored); part song, "Up I quit thy bower," Miss Moore, Mrs. Griffiths, and the Revs. J. B. Meredith, and B. Molineux; solo, "Four Jolly Smiths," the Rev. J. B, Molineux, (encored); finale, God save the Queen. The songs and part songs were so well given that they could not fail to please, as may be judged by the number of encores. The songs of Miss Moore, frs. Griffiths, the Misses Payne, Mr. Lockley, and Mr. Wyatt, were greatly appreciated, as were also the instrumental pieces and accompaniments of Mrs. Maltby, Miss B. Moore, and the Rev. J. B. Meredith.

SHREWSBURY THE NEW JUNIOR LIBERAL CLUB.—A Junior Liberal Club has just been established in the town, the head- quarters being in Market-street. The object of the club is to provide a news-rcom and a place of recreation in the centre of the town, to provide means by which young men may be instructed in Liberal principles and their services made available in advancing the interests of the Liberal party generally; to assist in the organisation of the Liberal party in the town, and to promote by all legitimate means the return of Liberal candidates to the representative in- stitutions of the country. The club is constituted on the same basis as the Birmingham Association. Already a large number of members have joined. CRUELTY TO FOWLS.—On Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Borough Police Court, a dealer named William Beddoes of Birmingham, was charged with cruelly treating a number of fowls, by packing them too closely In a hamper. It was shown by the evidence of several witnesses that Mrs. Beddoes had put four and a-half couple of fowls aud a couple of ducks into a hamper much too. small to hold them at about eleven o'clock in the morn- ing. and left them at the Exchange Vaults. In the course of the afternron the landlady of the house thought they were suffering and undid the hamper, when she found six of the fj wis dead from suffocation, and the others could scarcely hold up their heads. At six o'clock in the evening Mrs. Beddoes came in and pulled out the necks of the dead fowls, and out the rest in the hamper again.—The defendant Beddoes said lie knew nothing about it. He had bought the fowls and ordered them to be sent to the Bull Inn, Abbey Foregate. It was his first dealing in fowls.—He fined S2, and cost?, altogether amounting to £3 lB. CHAHGE OF STEALING A FIVE-GALLON JAR OF GIN.— At the Shrewsbury Police Court on Monday, January 19, three youths named Watkins (19), Reese (Id), and Andrews (16), were charged with stealing a jar contain- ingfive gallons of gin from the Great Western Company's sheds, near Coton Hill. Mr. E. C. Peele con- ducted the prosecution on behalf of the Great Western Company, and Mr. Marcy defended Reese and Andrews, Watkins being undefended.— Mr. Peele said this waa case of pilfering from a railway van on the goods station of the Company, who had lately had Josses from the sam0 cause to an extent of which, perhaps, the gentlemen on the bench had little conception. lie would be obliged to call one witness who had perhaps been an accomplice, but not so criminally engaged as the other three.—He called Lewis Woolstein, who said he was a wine and spirit merchant residing at Ironbridge. He sent off a jar of gin on the 10th January, the value with its contents being £3 7s. 6d. It had u, label and a permit on it when it left him, but both were gone P.C. Morris said that at a few minutes after seven on Sunday evening, the lltn instant, he was on duty in plain clothes at Coton Hill, and thought he saw somebody under the hedge on the opposite aide of the road. He went across and pav; three persons, one of whom was the prisoner Watkins. He also found a stone jar in a wicker frame. Prisoner said it was a bottle of beer from the Bird in Hand, which he was going to take to Hartescote. He said to prisoner he was sure it was not beer from the Bird'in Hand, and unless he gave some better, account of the thing he should take him in custody for stealing it. 'Mor- ris now added, when the prisoner Watkins was taken to the Police Office, some scraps of paper were found in his pocket, which, when put together, were a spirit" permit" and a direction. He only saw three men there. They were all three standing to- gether with the bottle behind them. Andrews said "come on here and I will show you where it is," and led him a little way along the side' of the he hedge and then ran away. He (Morris) turned back, and found the jar. Rees then ran away, and he brought Watkins to the police office. Rees and Andrews had since given themselves up to the police.—Green was then put in the box, but Mr. Peele did not ask any questions, and he at once retired.— Further evidence having bpen given, the three prisoners pleaded guilty, and Mr. Marcy addressed the Bench in extenuation of their guilt, pleading for a slight sen- tence or a dismissal with a caution.—The Magistrates re- tired, and afterwards the Mayor, addressing the prisoners, said they had taken into consideration the different ages of the prisoners. Watkins being older than the others, ought to have known better. He would be committed for two months with hard labour, and Rees and Andrews for me month with hard labour. The case had excited so much interest that the Court was densely crowded.

WREXHAM THE WREXHAM WATERWORKS BILL.—This Bill has passed the standing orders of the of Commons un- opposed. SIR ROBERT CUNLIFFE, BART.—Sir Robert Cunliffe has issued invitations to the Wrexham Council and others to a dinner at Acton on the 22nd. January. FIRE.—Very early on Friday morning, Jan. 16, a fire broke out 0:1 the premises of Mr. Thomas Jones at Rhos- robin. The alarm was given atWrexham soon after three o'clock, but on the arrival of the assembled fire brigade, it was found their assistance was not required, as the fire had been conquered by the help of the neigh- bours. A stable, wash house, and oven, with lofts overhead were destroved. the cause of the fire beinno doubt attributa- ble to the defective character of the flue of the oven. We un- derstand the building was insured in the Alliance Fire Office.. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE.—A meeting ot the Wrexham General Purposes Committee was held on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Amongst the subjects discussed was the removal of the police station frgm 'the lown Hall, which will be again considered at the n«t Council meeting, which the Chief Constable is mvited atteq. A circular letter was received from Whitehall informing the Council that the Commissioners intended retaining the name of the Hon. George Kenyon as a trustee of the Wrexham Gramm." Schoohand that they had added the name of Mr. Akx^uder Wilson Edwards. The Town Clerk laid before the meeting a quantity of valuable information in regard to the Orchard Field, and the plan of routes of the pr.opose1 ,s..reet will be considered at the next Council meeting. The Caia roads were adopted, and a proposal to proceed in the matter of a street sweeper was rejected. FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this Com- mittee was held in the ante-room of the Town Hall on Friday afternoon, January 16. The Mayor presided, and ihere was a, good attendance. The Concert Committee eported that the balance in favour of the Committee, after payment of all expenses, amounted to £6 Os. 7d. The best thanks of the Committee to those who interested them- lelves in the concert were voted. The Secretary (Mr. Ishton Bradley) laid before the meeting the draft of agree- nent with Mr. Gough, the library keeper, the consideration of which was postponed. A letter was read by the Chair- man from Mr. Ashton Bradley, in which he stated that since the Public Libraries Act had been adopted in the town, he had acted as hon. secretary to the Committee. Now that the Library had been fairly started, and having other calls upon his time, he felt that he could not devote much of his labour without remuneration. He, therefore, asked the Committee whether the services of a secretary were any longer necessary, and, if so, what salary they would be prepared to pay. Mr. T. Bury said he had had some conversation with Mr. Bradley in regard to the working of the library and other matters, and he thought he might venture to say that their secretary would accept the small sum of £10 per annum. Mr. Sherratt thought this was not enough. Mr. Wilson Edwards moved, and the Chairman seconded, that Mr. Bradley's offer be accepted. This wns unanimously car- ried. A letter wa.s received from the secretary to the Working Men's Institute, stating that the request of the committee in regard to the transfer of the books to the Free Library had been laid before the committee of the Institute aud they had resolved to call a_ publIc meetmg of the subscribers and obtain their permission to hand over the books. A letter was received from Mr. J. Kawlms, in which he made several suggestions in reference to the library, and offered a gift of books. Giftsof bo rd accepted with thanks from Captain M. jjdwards, Evi Mr. Snaps, Sir Robert Cunhffe Jd^B A. JSawara and otiiers. Other bnsmess was Ta„ BOARD £ the chair, Mr. S.T. vice-chairman. Colmiel Meredith, Alessrs. T. TJ. T5"it»-rr««rl», J. Sykes, .J. Burton, C. E. Thorny- vroft, .7. lieale, V/. f'- vans (jBronwylfa), C. W. Parson- JCrJward 7J iwIiiid. Jt. Jloliertv, and .VV. Griffiths ■ ==- 7 Petition.— k circular letter was rond from the Hartle- a pool Union, enclosing a. form of Parliamentary petition, r complaining That snip owners were not rated to the re- ? lief of the poor in respect to their shipping property, and fc that casualties on bo- rd ship tended m.-itei dly to increase the rates for the relief of the poor, cspeci.iUy in (seaport towns. It was therefore thought desirable personal property not now rated either directly or indirectly should be rated to the relief of the poor with a view to relieve real property from the whole of the burdens."—After a few remarks the petition was adopted. Report.—Dr. Davies gave a satisfactory report en the condition of the out-boarded children in his district, as also did Dr. Dickenson on the children at Mrs. White's home. School Fees.—The Rev. Provost Hilton stated in a letter that there were in St. Mary's Catholic school eighteen children of parents who were in receipt of parish relief, and he requested the Guardians to pay the fees for these children according to the provisions of the Act of Parlia- ment in such casas.—The matter was referred to the Clerk. Statistics.—Number iu the house 298. against 306 in the corresponding period last year, and 304 last week. Va- grants, 71, Imbeciles, 36. In schools—boys 27, girls 38. Receiving industrial training—boys 10, girls 13. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, MONDAY, JANUARY 19.- Before T. L1. Fitz-Hugh, the chairman, anda full Bench. Stealing Fences.—Two little girls, niurved Sarah Parsonage and Elizabeth Pountney, were charged with stealing some wooden fences, the property of the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway Company. They were ordered to pay 12s. between them as costs and damages. Game Trespass.- John Roberts, labourer, was fined .£1 sml costs for trespassing in pursuit of game on land the property of Sir W. W. Wynn. Ofence againM the Mines A cft.—Tke Vron Colliery Company, with their manager and their agent, were charged by the Secre- tary of State with having men working in a part of the mine with naked lights. Mr. Collins appeared for the prosecution, together with Mr. Hall, Her Majesty's Inspector of Mines, and Mr. Hedley, Assistant-Inspector of Mines. Mr. Acton appeared for the Company. Mr. Collins opened the case, and on calling for his princip31 witnesses, iie found they were not 1'l'csent" nor had they been summoned. Mr. Collins then asked ior an ad- journment, which was granted, until the 16th of February. Foiel Stealing.— John Lloyd, labourer, was charged with steal- ing a fowl valued at 2s. from Mr. Griffiths, of Plas Gobern.—The prisoner admitted the offence, and said he was working on the farm, and seeing the hen, struck at and killed it with a raize.— He was sentenced to two months' imprisonment, with hard labour. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, MONDAY, JANUARY 19. —Before The Mayor (Alderman Smith), T. C. Jones, Esq., E. M. Jones, Esq., and J. C. Owen, Esq. Stealing a Coat.—John Roughledge was in custodv charged with stealing a coat belonging to Mr. David Jones, potato dealer, 7, Chester-street.—The evidence of prosecutor showed that on Saturday night, about six o'clock, the prisoner walked into his house and took his coat off a nail.— Elizabeth Fletcher, a; little girl who lives in Kenrick's Row, saw the prisoner come out of the house with a coat on his arm. He had no coat on his arm when he went in.— Committed to gaol fur a month with hard la hour. A Prostitute.—Elizabeth Owens of Mount Hill, Mount-street, was in custody charged hy P.C. Williams with prostitution. There were several previons convictions against the prllioner,- Committed to gaol for three months.

CEPN AND RHOSYMEDRE GIFT TO THE POLICE.—Mr. George Edwards, Trevor House, this year again presented a New Year's gift of a goose and a bottle of wine to each of the police officers of this neighbourhood. TEA MEETING AND CONCERT.—The English Baptists of Cefn held a public tea meeting and concert on Monday, January 12. A nicely arranged tea. was provided at 3 o'clock in the Ebenezer schoolroom, Crane Street, which had been very prettily decorated by Mrs. Edwards and Miss N. Hughes, Temperance House. The following ladies presided—the Misses Williams, Acre House, Miss Peake, Miss Frimston, Miss Edwards. Ivy Cottage, Mrs. Evans, Vron, Miss L. Jones, Post Office, Garth. Miss M. E. Jones, Acrefair, Miss E. Jones, Belle Vue Villa, Miss N. Hughes, and M. J. Jones. The evening concert was held in the Welsh Zion Chapel kindly lent for the occasion. The chair was occupied by Mr. Geo. Edwards, Trevor House, who said it afforded him much pleasure to give his two guineas toward the funds. (Applause.) On the platform we noticed the Rev. W. Ed wards, the Rev. R. G-. Jones, and Mr. T. Jones, accompanist, Belle Vue Villa. The following took part in the programme—Mr. Jones and Miss Bryan, Mr. J. T. Gabriel and party, Mr. O. Roberts, Prof. G. Davies, Miss A. Roberts, Mr. T. Davies, Mr. D. Griffiths, Miss M. E. Williams, Mr. T. Jones, Rev. R. G. Jones, the Glee party, the Misses' Hughes, Mr. G. Roberts. Mr. T. Davies, Mr. E. Thomas, and Mr. M. Robert! The National Anthem, and the usual votes of thanks concluded the meeting. The attendance was good. PRESENTATION.—On Thursday evening, Jan. 15, at the Cefn Bychan Wesleyan Chapel, a number of the teachers and friends of the Sunday school connected with the church assembled to bid farewell to Miss Juiia Piercy, who has for a considerable time been an active and efficient teacher in this Sunday pchool. She has also for some time been pupil teacher at the Board School, and a few weeks since underwent an examination at the Training College, Swansea, in company with some two thousand others, and was successful in gaining a Queen's Scholar- ship with honours. Miss Piercy is in consequence about to leave the neighbourhood for Swansea Training College. s In the evening a social tea was provided in the chapel by Mr. and Mrs. Davies, the "Bee Hive." After tea, the chair was occupied by Mr. Fred H. Wright, who, after a few introductory remarks, expressing the sorrow all felt in parting with Miss Piercy, called upon J' r. William Davies to make the presentation, which consisted of a handsome writing desk. Mr. Davies, in responding to the appeal, said the small token of regard he was about to present to Miss Piercy was from grateful hearts with affec- tionate well wishes for her future success and happiness. Miss Piercy then feelingly responded in a very few words. Mr. Piercy also acknowledged the kindness shown to his. daughter. Addresses were civen by Messrs. Chatham, Stokes, Joseph Evans, E. Willis, W. Arnold, and Mrs. Lees, and the usual votes of thanks were passed at the close. PRESENTATION.—On Monday evening, January 19, the English Baptist Church,with several of their friends, held, a meeting to take farewell of Miss Emma Jones. Belle Vue Villa, who has most efficiently served her apprentice- ship as teacher at the Board Schools, and recently paised in a very gratifying manner, her examination at Swan- sea Training College, where she succeeded in gaining a "Queen's Scholarship" with honours. In consequence of her leaving the neighbourhood for a term of education at that College, the members of the Church, with several of her friends, determined not to let the occasion pass without some expression of their affection and esteem. A social tea, under the superintendence of the Misses E. .Tones, Garth, and N. Hughes, Temperance House, waff held in Ebenezer Schoolroom, which was very tastefnlly dscorated. After tea, Bro. J. Williams presided, and addressed the meeting in words expressive of sorrow at the departure of Miss Jones, mingled with those of sincere congratulations upon her success. Mr. J. Hughes made the presentation, ,hich consisted of a well fitted up and handsome lady's work box, accompanied with & beautiful inkstand, which he said • was but a very slight token of the feelings of affection that existed between the members of the Church and herself. The good name she was taking with her was of much more value than if the beautiful presents which he now was very pleased to hand to her on behalf of the Church had been of solid gold. In the name of the Church he would express their sincere wishes for her future success and happiness. Miss Emma Jones responded with considerable feeling. Mr. Jones rose to ex- press his grateful acknowledgement of the re- spect shown to his daughter, and said that be felt happy to think that she had a very good companion to go to college with—Miss Julia Piercy. Miss M. Row- lands,'C.M., bore testimony to the perfect satisfaction given by Miss Jones during her apprenticeship. Several other speeches followed. The singing of Hear the call," and prayer by Mr. J. Williams, terminated the meeting.

OVERTON DRUNKENNESS —William Ryan, a travelling hawker, was brought up in custody, before Mr. E. Peel and Mr. C. E. Thorneycroft, charged with being drunk and riotous in Overton on Monday, the 12th Jan.—A.S. Burton stated that at S p.m. he found the defendant drunk and riotous in the village.—-Defendant admitted the offence, saying that he had taken nothing to eat all day, and the drink had upset him.—Fined 7s. 6d., and costs. ENTERTAINMENT. —On Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, an excellent entertainment was given in the United Free Church, which was well filled with a respectable audience and good order was maintained throughout. The pro- gramme was an excellent one, and began with an address from the Rev. Mr. Johnson, who presided. Anthem "Awake, awake," Choir; song and chorus, "Home again," Mr. W. Cartwnght; duet, "All's well," Messrs. L. Evans and R. Gittings recitation. Rescue the little ones," Miss Harding; organ duet, Sound the loud tim- brel,"the Misses C. and A. Price; song, The wishing cap," Mr. C. Cross; quartet, "May Day," Messrs. L. Evans, R. J Miss Jones, and Miss Price song, lhe friend of old, Mr. Eli WiiIiams; song, "Mother Kissed me in my oream,Mr. R. Gittins (encored); duet ano chorus She sleeps in the valley," Miss Bradshaw f"' rJ,s Jones (encored); anthem, "Consider the Ar-'S'-DT01r' S0Ilg' "Why have my loved ones gone?" Miss P. Jones recitation, The fast mail," Miss Price song, The pilot," Mr. R. Gittings song, The Bay of Biscay," Mr. C. Cross recitation, "Jack out a shooting," Rev. Mr. Johnson; duet, "Starboard Messrs. E. Williams and C. Cross; recitation, "Watcher on the tower," the Misses C. and A. Price; glee, "Cambrian Plume," Choir; song, "Be brave and you will prosper," Mr. E. Williams song, The skipper and his boy," Miss P. Jones; American glee, "Call John," Choir. The proceeds will go towards clearing off the debt on the chapel. Conductor, Mr. L. Evans, draper; organist Miss P. Jones. The performers went through the pro- gramme in their usually effective manner and to the entire satisfaction of the audience.

WEM DEATH OF COLOUR-SERGEANT HXGLEY.—We regret to announce the death of Colour-Sergeant Higley, 12th S.R.V.C., which took place on Sunday; 18th January, The deceased was one of the first to join the Volunteer force at its formation some 19 years ago, and he has been a staunch member of it. He will be buried this day (Wed- nesday) with military honours. FAIR AND SMITIIFIELD.—Monday, January 12, was We in fair day There was a large lot of pigs, Ac., and buyers plentiful. Mr. Franklin offered in his Smithfield about 90 head of fat dairy, and store oattle, about 150 head of fat sheep and lambs' over '200 fat and store pigs, and 20 calves. Buyers were more numerous, and a sharp trade was done at better prices than last, fair. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, JAN. 15.-Before Capt. Dickin (chairman), W. H. Lawley, Esq., and Sir W. M. Honeyman Bart. 4 k Alleged Assault.—John Blount,grocer,&c.,Nant\vich,Cheshire was charged by Elizabeth Chidley, wife of John Chidley, with as; saulting: her on the 18th of November last. Mr. H. Martin, soli- citor, Nantwich,appeared for defendant,and pleaded not guilty.— Elizabeth Chidley said On the day in question defendant came into my house on business, and he kissed me, and made an im- proper proposal. I resisted him, and told him that in future he must not call at my house, and that I would leave the money at mv Heiahbour's house. I went straight and told my neighbour, Mrs. Whitaker. I also told my husband.—Mr. H. Martin Cro:5s-examined complaimmt :it great length. Elizabeth Whitaker said On the day in qnestion Mrs. Chidley carne to my house and cQUlpJuinell of the eOIJduct of Mr. Blount, and she then said she should take proceedings ajraiust him. — Mr. Martin then addressed the Bench at considerable length, and. called 1\108e8 Ikin, who said I live at Cutton opposite Mrs. Cbidley's. I remember Mr. Blount c- lltig on the 18th November, between three and four o'clock JB the afternoon. I saw him. call at Mrs. Cbidley's. He was there froai three to five minutes. I always found Mr. Bloant ^nUKht- forward, and never saw him undr the influence of-" was quite calm and ool!ected>J$El!'zabeth Iki> of the last witness. I have* known Mr. Blou? years, and I never saw anything wrong WHt" quite sober. The Beach disn.i: sed the Xfej/lectiag to Suppm t a H7/ ,/0^enV the <?uardi«nsi of Wem Union with aIV clifcrg-eable to the.common fimrt nf Claimed, Viz., 12a lOii. 4s. onatm. Tfc Hicjhxoatt Offence*. -.To"eph :Hzuu8on w, without reins, ip. aiirl cveta*—