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THE MALT TAX. DEPUTATION TO THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER. A deputation trom the Central and Associated Chambers of Agriculture waited upon the Chancellor of the Exche- quer at nis official residence in Dowiiing-street, on Wed- nesday, Hatch 4th, to lay before him reason." for the remis- sion of this tax. The deputation consisted of Messrs Joshua Fielding, M.P., George Storer, M.P., G. F. Muntz, II. Neiid. G. A. May, George Turner, Herman Riddell, Thomas Neville, R. Jasper More, Thos. Wilson, Marshall Hauley, l'hos. Arkell, and J. Bowen Jones. Mr FIELDING, M.P., introduced the deputition by saying that he had for many years taken an interest in politics, and one of the first things that had struck him in its study Was the injustice of the Malt-tax. It was unjust, because it took so much more out of the pockets of the people than Went into the Exchequer, for though fourteen millions were Collected from the taxpayers on account of this tax, only Seven millions found its way into the Exchequer. It Was unjust, also, because it prevented poor cottagers brewing their own beer by taxing them to the ex- tent of 100 per cent., while those who bought it !rom public-houses got an inferior and oftentimes an injurious article, and were taxed to the extent of 140 Per cent.. They must not forget that this was a very heavy tax, but he would remind the right hon. gentleman that the duty on tea had been reduced one-half, and on sugar three- fourths aud therefore he urged that this tax should be, at least, reduced, if the state of the finances would not allow of its imm, ditte abolition, Mr MUNTZ, the Chairman of the Central Chamber, said that the deputation consisted of practical and influential men from various parts of England, and they had come to Urge reasons why this tax should be repealed, one of the greatest or which was that it interfered with and seriously retarded the productiveness of the country. Other geutlemen having addressed the right hon. gentle- man, pointing out that this was the only tax now in existence on any raw material, Mr R. JASPER MORE said that the Conservatives had in 1868 moved for a select committee of the House to en- quire into this very important matter, but that when the report was presented to the House Mr Disraeli was out of office. Now, however, the case was different. Mr Disraeli Was in power, aud he had a splendid opportunity for taking away any foundation for that complaint from the tenant farmersth.it whatever party were in power nothing was done for them. Sir STAFFORD NORTHCOTE, in reply, said the difficulties of a Chancellor of the Exchequer were always considerable when a Budget was approaching, but his difficulties, coming so suddenly into office, were still greater, and therefore they would hardly expect that he t-houldnow give them any positive answer upon the important question they had brought before him. At the same time he must thank them for having brought before him in so convenient a form, and with so much ability, the argument which had been ad- vanced. Of course one could see the Malt-tax was part of a very large question, morally, soc'ally, and physically, as Well as financially, and a subject th-it required a very large and careful consideration, both on account of its magnitude and on account of the various questions with which it was more or less directly connected. All he could say at the present moment was that he would give the most serious at- tention to the arguments which they had laid before him, and would also take care to give due weight to them in con sidering what arrangements the Governmeht might make. There were one or two questions which occurred to him upon which they might give him some useful advice. One of the arguments which had been put forward was the effect of the Malt-tax in discouraging cottage brewing, and they susrgetded that it would be desirable if the revenue could not be supported without this incidence, that the tax should be so far altered as to convert it from a tax upon malt—or the raw material-and put it upon beer. He wanted to know whether they had considered the question how the transfer of the taxation from malt to beer would operate in the case of cottage brewing. The great diffi- culty wli,. ch arose on transferring the incidence of the tax from malt to beer was that they would have to collect the tax—instead of in a few manufactories—over a much larger area, and in a greater number of establishments, and in a form which might be more difficult, and, perhaps to some, more objectionable. The brewers would, of course raise the question as to the justice of transferring the tax npon malt to be-r. and leaving private breweries alone. Mr P, IELDING said the amount consumed by private brewers was so small that they might follow the precedent set in the matter of the hop duties, and leave them out. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER—I do not know really that I can say much more at present. Perhaps you hardly expect more than that I will take the matter into consideration. But I fully recognise its importance. I feel the weight of many of the arguments which have been adduced. At the ",lme time, of course there is a good deal to be considered in connection with it, and one thing is quite obvious. You say-aud I think with a great deal of force-that the reduction of the price of beer would be to produce greater temperance in many cases—that is to say, people would drink beer which is of wholesome and good quality perhaps in preference to spirits. Still, though this would have a most excellent, moral effect, it would have an effect upon the finances of the country which would make the operation still more difficult, because if we are to give up both the malt-tax and reduce the revenue from spirits we ought to have a very large surplus The deputation thanked the right hon. gentleman, and Withdrew.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL MATCH.—In the international football match, Scotland v. England, played at Glasgow on Saturday, England won one goal and Scotland two. Scotland is tt erefore thj winner by one goal. THE UPPER SEVERN, VERNIEW, &C.—"A." writing in The Field of Saturday, March 7, says When I wrote last Thursday I mentioned that all the rivers were rising fast. They did not rise to any gre it height—except the Severn—not more than six or seven feet of flood water coming down the Verniew, an 1 rather less down the Banw an Tanat. The Severn, however, as I prognosticate it would be, was in heavy flood, the wind being from S.E., which always brings heavy water from the head of the Severn. It was quite bank full, backing up the Verir>w of if ^0^ L"ralflC0H3lde!fbll dlHtanCe; and floo^ng some hLS J }tud; inde^> thin £ it lifts been the varwei Wfttss t&e atooCZ m the Severn. Owing J J the 8.ormy weather th Li, prevailed, all the rivers kept very full up till Monday, since which time they have been Uuiiiug down nicely, and the weather has been delight: at ;y sp-ui^- like all the week. L'nis has induced anglers to s'.ouUW their rods, and several have been our this week in i, although the water his been, and still is, too full, a f,w trout have been taken witn the fly, and they ar e now getting into fair condition, and nfford some sport The trllui, have not been sporting, but few being seen to rise, and not many flies have been on the water. Yesterday I saw a very nice little basket of trout killed with the fly on the Tanat-seven brace. They were but small, not averaging more than 4 z, a piece, but for the time of year were in exceedingly good condition" A C'PITAL R(, WITH A Fox WITH THE NOHTH MONT GOMERY HAURIEKS.—These harriers met at the Llvnn Ledge, on Monday, March 9th, at nine a.m. Diew Alltr gder, found aat once, went away to Bwlchycibau, on to Allty Maer, ran the length of the hill, crossed the Vleif >d and Llaufyllin road by Penygraig up to Penyfoel, down through Alltfawr wood, crossed the valley to Rhosglascoed thence by Coedcowrid to Dolobran. The fox then crossed the river Verniew into Mathraval wood, ran the whole length without a check, and out at the upper end by Tan- house. This wood is 500 acres, and there are several foxes in it. Four were sent out of it last week by Mr B. Jones's hounds. then went to Pentre Garn, where we checked for a short time. He then ma.de for Llanfair about half a mile from the town. Here it began to snow very hard, and they had to leave him; he was dead beat, and only a short distance a head. Mr Marshall Dugdale stuck to them til through the run, which was a most capital one. The rest of the field was thrown out at starting through the objection of a farmer, who would not let them follow the hounds. This is a rare event in the North Montgomery Country, where the farmers are always very pleased to see the hounds, and the public thanks are due to them for their kindness. The distance the fox ran was not less tham fifteen miles. It was a great pity that Mr Pughe was not out to see how his pets went, and no mistake. RINGWOOD.

GREAT BOAT RACE ON WALNEY CHANNEL. Considerable interest was manifested in a straight-away scullers' race for one mile which came off on Walney Channel, on Saturday, between Peter Kellv, of Manchester, and J. R. Hymes. of Stockton-on-Tees, for £ 50 a side. Immediately prior to the race betting was 11 to 10 on Kelly. A good start was made, Kelly soon showing to the front. After going 250 yards the favourite had got a lead of a length. This, however, he was able to maintain but for a short distance, when Hymes gradually drew up, and gained a lead of a quarter of a length. This position was unaltered until about a quarter of a mile from home, when Kelly made a spurt, and again took the lead. His opponent struggled hard to overreach him, but without avail, and Kelly won a good race by half a length. Time 8 minutes 551 seconds.

COURSING FIXTURES. Worcester Club .March 11 RACING FIXTURES. Liverpool March 25 Bangor April 17 Lichfield April 20 Newmarket Craven April 21 Ludlow.April 22 Abergavenny April 23 DoucusterSpring.April 30 Chester Mav 12

MARKET REPORTS. JORN AVERAGE. For the week ending Saturday, March 7th. The following are the quantities (in quarters) sold, and the prices, this year and last year:— QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICKS. This year. Ijaat year. This year. Last year. Wheat .40.681 46,348 61s 61 55 51 Barley 4:3, 0:)4 33,UK) 48s 6d 403 41 Oats 3,795 7,600 28* lid 22s 4d

CORN, &c. LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY.—Wheat was in good demand to-day, and was taken to a fair extent for consumption, at an advance since Fnday of 2d for white and 3d per cental for red descriptions. Flour was in more demand, but hardly quotably dearer. Beans and barley unchanged. Oats steady. Peas Is per quarter lower on the week. Indian corn met an improvement since Tuesday last of 2s to 2s 6d per quarter. PRIOK. (last woekl. American Wheat lis. bl. to 18s. 21. per 1001b English Flour^••••44?. Od. to 50j. Od. 2801b English Barley 5s. Od. to 6s. 0d. per 601b English ".)at. I 4s. 8d. to 4s. 91. 1?"451b Sgyptiar ssias 49s. 01. to 42* Oi. 4801b LONDON, MONDAY.—The general arrivals last week were moderate, but the supply of foreign wheat was good. English wheat 3,690 quarters, foreign 27,113 quarters; exports 1,484 quarters. The show of fresh samples from Essex and Kent thig morning was moderate, the condition being improved. The sale of dry parcels was steady at the prices of this day week. The foreign trade was quiet, but for American red some holders were asking more money, which in some instances was paid. Country flour 15,030 sacks, foreign 2,422 sacks, 202 barrels; exports 594 cwts. Norfolks and the better qualities of country make sold slowly at previous quotations, Foreign, both in sacks and barrels, went off in retail at the same money. Maize 1,440 quarters. This grain has recovered from the the late de- pression to the extent of Is 6d per quarter. British barley 3,397 quarters, foreign 4,960 quarters. Malting descrip- tions brought fully previous prices; the lower grinding sorts were somewhat cheaper. Malt: The trade was quiet, with prices firm; exports 631 quarters. English oats 610 quar- ters, Irish 28,263 quarters. The short arrivals of last week brought some reaction in this trade, and prices were gener- ally improved 6d per quarter, with more paid in some cases for fine old. Native beans 678 quarters, foreign 618 quar- ters. Business was quiet, with prices much the same. English peas 246 quarters, foreign none. With but a moderate enquiry, values were unaltered. OCBBBHT PRICES OF BRITISH ORAIN AND FLOUR IN UABK LANK. diallings qt. Wheat, new, Scsex and Kent (whito), • 54 to 67 Ditto ditto red 5S 63 Wheat, No;filk, Liuooin, anil Toxkahiie (ted) 55 Gi Barley 38 56 Beans S8 40 Oata, English iaed ,S3 81 Flour, ,or sack of 280lb, best Town Household i, 50s 10 67, WAKEFIELD, FRIDAY. The business passing in wheat is quite of a retail character, and prices are again in favour of buyers. In fine barley no material change, but general runs are rather lower. Beans and oats the turn cheaper. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY.—There was a moderate attend- ance, but millers took wheat to a fair extent, and there was also some speculative purchasing; red descriptions were Id to 2d, and white Id per cental dearer. Flour dull, except choice qualities of American. Barley quiet. Beans and peas unaltered. Indian corn met with a fair demand for consumption, and prices steady, without change. SHREWSBURY, SATBEDAT.—There was a good attend- ance of farmers and buyers at this day's market, and prices ruled as followsr »• d- B. d. White wheat, per 75 lbs 9 o to 9 6 Red ditto, 11 8 8 9 0 Barley, per 38 quarts 6 4 7 0 Oats, per 22i lbs 20 0 ,,23 6 Peas, per 225 lbs 18 5 „ 20 0 Beans, per 235 lbs 21 0 13 0 CHESTER, SATURDAY.—The supply of wheat was ex- ceedingly small. The value of prime red was 9s per 75 lbs white being quoted at 9s 6d to 9s 9d. Oats unchanged in price. Malting barley scarce, and the few samples offered found ready sale at 6a 6d to 63 9d per 38 quarts. LONDON, WEDNESDAY.—The market was quiet, but firm. English wheat without change; foreign and Ameri- can remain steady at late rates. Flour quiet and unaltered. Barley in better demand, but no dearer. Oats and maize realised full values. Beans andpeafe unchanged.—Arrivals: British wheat, 840 quarters; barley, 1,270 quarters. Foreign wheat, 8,480 quarters; barley, 12,440 quarters; oats, 26,510 quarters; flout, 260 sacks and 1,960 barrels. PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, THURSDAY. Wheaten flour, OOs to OOs per 220 lbs barley, 18s Od to 20s Od per sack; Indian corn, 25s to 26s; oats, 00s to 26s; oatmeal, 00s Od to 33s Od peas, OOs Od to 03s Od per Back; potatoes, Os to 10s per hobbet; beef, 8d to lOd per lb; mutton, 8d to lid; veal, 6d to Sd; fresh butter, 231 to 24d per lb; salt ditto, 181 to 19d per lb; eggs, 6s 6d per 120. PORTMADOC, FRIDAY. -Prices: Wheat, 00s Od to OOs Od per 252 lbs; barley, 20s Od to 21s Od per 11 score oats, OOs Od to 26s Od per qr.; oatmeal, 33s per 11 scores eggs, Os to 7s 6d per 120; fowls, Os Od to 3:0 6d per couple ducks, Os 01 to 5s 6d per couple; potatoes, Os Od to 4s 6d per 112 lbs; pot butter 18d to 20d fresh butter, OOd to 24d per lb; mutton, 8d to lid per lb; beef, 7d to 101 per lb; veal, 6d to 9d per lb; pork, 8d to 9d per lb. CEFN MAWR, SATURDA.Y,-Beef, 9d to 101 per lb mutton, 9d to lOd; veal, Od to 7d; pork, Od to Od; lamb' Od to OOd; bacon, Od to Od 'cheese, Od to 9d; eggs, 0 to 00 for a shilling; potatoes, Is per score; butter, Os Od to Is 8d per lb. ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY—Wheat, 7s 9d to 8s 9J 0,w; iorlfy' 4s 9d t0 5a 3d > oats> 3a 6d to 53 6d fSsh ditto 9n 1 5 ao B^mng 5 salt butter, 18d to 19d Sile- du'ot« 4t0Jldper lb; fowl8> 4s0li to 4;i 61 per to Os Od each• ttfrV toA5'10d Per couple; gees3, 0a Od £ Sm,p £ Srt. W i Potato*, 0b Od WELSHPOOL, MONDAY.—Wheat o, r;.i 1A A1 80 lbs; barley, 6s Od to 6s 9d per 40'quarts- oats li/od to 24s Od per bag; butter OOd to 21d per lb'; e-g's 00 to 16 for a shilling fowls, 4s 6d to 6s Od per couple^ ducks OsOd to 0s 0d per couple; geese, 0s Od to 0s 0d each • turkeys, jOs Od to 6s Od each. OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY (Mar.llth).-The following were the quotations: W heat, 8s 6d to 9s 6d; barlev (malting), 6s Od to 7s 0d oat3, 4s 3d to 5s 9d potatoes, es' per measure of 93 lbs, 4s 6d to 5s Od; butter. Is 9d to Is lOd per lb; eggs, 14 to 16 for a shilling fowls, 4s 6d to 5s Od per couple: ducks, 5s Od to 5s 6d per couple geese, Os Od to Os Od each; turkeys, 0s Od to 0s Od each. PWLLHELI, WEDNESDAY. Wheat, none offered; barley, OOs Od to 19s Od per 240 lbs oats, 24s Od to 25s 0d per sack oatmeal, 36s per 220 Ibs; Indian corn, 21s to 22s per sack eggs, Os Od to 5s 6d per 120; butter, Is 6d to Is lid per lb; fowls, Os Od to 3s Od per couple; ducks, Os Od to 4s Od per couple geese, Os Od to Os Od each potatoes, 4s 6d per c, beef, 8d to lOd per lb j joautton, 9d to Ud per lb; veal, 6a w 8d per lb perk, 7d to u per lb,

CATTLE. —: ;— I' ijl V hiltt'y> ;■ .vi.j.NUA> l'ne stock on offer consisted of 1,883 beasts and 5,750 sheep, beuig 140 beasts and 9(10 sheep more than last week. The demand was very good lor I both btasts and sheep, and prices Were in favour of sellers. There was a good attendance of buyers, and nearly all sold up.—Prices: Beasts, 7d to 9.1 per lb sheep, 8d to 10jd 2 per lb. vlETROPOLITAN, VIONDAS tots,) import<- foreign stock into London last week consisted of 7,797 head. In the corresponding Ne, k last year we re.ee.. 5,747 in 1872, 12,093 LS71. 9,564; and m 1870, 8.456 head. The Cattle trade has been in a depressed state, and the tendency of prices has been in favour of buyers. A moderate supply of beasts has b en received from our own grazing districts, The best Scots and crosses have made 5s 8d to 5s lOd, and occasionally 6s per 8 Ibs. From Nor- folk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire we have recede.) about 1,200, from Lincoln 60, from other parts of Englaud about 250, and from Scotland 62. The foreign marker, has been quiet, at about late currencies. A fair supply of sheep has been on offer, including about 8,500 foreign. There has been a dull trade, and prices have declined 2d per 8 lbs. Choice small Downs have made about 6s lOJ, but the best h(avy sheep have only reached about 6s 6d to 6s 3d per 8 lbs. Clipped sheep have sold at about 5s 6d per 8 lbs. Lambs have been a slow, dear trade, at about 8s per 81bs. Calves have changed hands quietly, on former terms. Pigs have been dull. SHREWSBURY, TUESDAY.—There was a good show of store stock, but a very moderate show of fat beasts. Sales were not particularly brisk, and quotations must be taken at a somewhat lower 8cíi.le than at last fair.-Beef, 9d to 911 per lb second qualities, 8^d mutton (aether), 10| 1 to lid per lb second qualities, 9|d to lOd; veal, 9d per lb; lambs, 25s to 40s each; bacon pigs, about lis per score pork pigs, 7§d to 3d per lb. BIRMINGHAM, TUESDAY.-The number of beasts on offer was about equal to last Tuesday, the beef trade ruling slow at about late rates. Sheep were in moderate supply, the demand inactive; in a few instances 10i 1 per lb was made, but the general top price was lOd. Fat pigs, only a limited number on offer; trade fair.—Quotations: Beef, 7d to 8d per lb; mutton, 8d to 9ïù per lb bacon pigs, 10s 6d to 118 91 per score porket ditto, 12s Od to 12s 6d per score. SALFORD, TUESDAY.—The supply of beasts at market was about the same as last wtek. k fair demand prevailed at prices tending in favour of sellers. The market was well supplied with English sheep, and business ruled brisk at a slight advance. Foreign sheep were not a good sale. Calves sold well at late rates.—Present quotations are Beef, 6.ïd to 9d per lb; mutton, English, 7 id to 10id per lb ditto, foreign, 9d to 9 Id per lb veal, 9d to 10id per lb. 2

MISCELLANEOUS. LONDON PROVISION, MONDAY. —The arrivals tasi week from Ireland were 146 firkins butter and 3,533 bales bacon, and from foreign ports 2:3,496 packages butter and 1,2")9 bales 632 boxes bacon. The supplies of foreign butter being insufficient for the demand, prices of some descriptions advanced 4s to 6s per cwt; best Dutch 152s to 154s. In the bacon market a fair amount of business was transacted, without change in value best Waterford orders charged 78s on board. LONDON POTATO, MONDAY.—English potatoes are in fair request, and firm in value; but in foreign there is very little doing, and prices are rather lower. Best Regents 115s to 130s per ton Second di to lOJs to 110s Best Flukes ll»s to 150s Hocks 60s to 85s WORCESTER HOP, SATURDAY. Messrs Piercy, Longbottom, and Faram's circular says: — There his been more business done on this market than for some time past, the low values nuw ruling causing buyers to operate more freely. LONDON HOP, MONDAY.—No improvement is no- ticeable in our market, and a very limited demand continues to prevail, with no material alteration in the currency. More disposition is observable on the part of planters to hold at these depressed rates, and consequently the quantity of hops pressed for sale is more limited. Olds are neglected; a small enquiry exists for yearlings, which maintain late values. Continental markets are similar to our own. Mid and Eaat Kent 95s 112s 140s Weald of Kent 853 95s 100s I Mid and East Kent 95s 112s 140s Weald of Kent.. 85s 95s 100s Sussex 8?s 95s 100i Farnham and Country 100s 112s !2Ss Farnhams 112s — 1303 LIVERPOOL WOOL, FRIDAY.—The sales this week have been of trifling extent; there is, however, no change in prices to report. At the River Plate sheepskin sales, held here on the 4th and 5th instant, 4,292 bales were brought forward, of which 3,189 bales were disposed of at prices averaging from id to d per Ib over the rates obtained at the last January sales. The second series of East India wool sales will open here on the 17th instant, but the quan- tity to be offered has not been declared.—East India, white, 9d to 17id; yellow, 5d to 15d grey, &c., 3d to 12d; washed Peruvian, 12d to 20id.; washed River Plate, lOd to 15d unwashed River Plate, 6d to lOd. Washed Morocco, 9,! to 14d; unwashed Morocco, 6d to Pld. Egyptian whit., 2 9d to 17d. Oporto fleece, 18d to 19d. Mohair, 2s 8id to 2s lid. Alpaca, 29 6d to 2s 8d per lb. 4 LONDON WOOL, MONDAY.-In the wool market there has been no feature of importance. The public sales of Colonial have progressed with a fair amount of animation, and prices have continued steady. English wool has been quiet and unaltered. CURRENT PRICES. This year. Last year. (Per lb.) a. d I d. s. d. s. d. FLExcr,s-Soaslidown hoggets 1 7 to 1 71.. 1 10 to 1 11 Half-bred ditto 1 8 1 8i.. 1 lli 2 0i Kent fleeces. 18 1 8| 1 lit 2 0 S. Dowa ewes and watne) s 14 • 4j.. 1 f?; 19 Leicester ditto ..18 9,1 2 U 21 SORTS-010thing, picklock 17 1 0 17 18 Prime i 4 t 1 4 1 5 Choice i 3 1 1 3 1 3, Super 1 2 1 1 2 1 2; Combing, wether mat. 1 7 1 7' 1 10 1 11 Picklock I 5 t 6 1 8 1 9 Common 1 4 ts 1 6 1 7; Hog matohing 1 9.J 1 !0 2 0J 2 1 Pioklook.matohing 1 51 6 1 8 19 Super ditto 14 1 5 1 6 17 LIVERPOOL PRODUCE, TUESDAY.—Sugar and rice quiet. Ashes, small sales. Nitrate of soda in fair request, at lls 3d to lis 9d. Lard: 200 tons; 44s on the spot, 44s to 45s for forward delivery. Palm oil Small sales, at late rates. Tallow quiet. Olive oil stea 'y, with a moderate demand. Linseed oil in limited demand, at 31s. Rape oil 33s 6d to 37s. Cottonseed oil 32s to 32a 6d, to arrive. Rosin, common, 7s. Spirits of turpentine, 34s 6d to 35s. Petroleum, Is to Is Id.

TRADE INTELLIGENCE. WOLVERHAMPTON IRON TRADE.—WEDNESDAY. Notwithstanding the drop in coal, ironmasters would not reduce their prices. The colliers are to receive notice for a drop of 9d and Is respectively in wages next Saturday, and a strike is feared hence the firmness. There were in- stances in which 10s more a ton was refused than would have been accepted last week, nor could much coal be had at the declared drop. The blast furnace proprietors have met here this afternoon, and resolved to give their men notice of a reduction of 10 per cent in wages. THE CROPS AND THE CORN TRADE. The Mark Lane Express says-No signs of any damage to growing crops have been reported here or in any part of Europe, and many think them out of harm's way. In London, at one time, there were holders ready to concede a reduction of 3s, but, though heaviness has been the rule, there has been a check to the downward course of prices. It appears that the country in many places demurred to the sudden decline, and some have even noted firmness but, as a matter of trade, prices soon find their level, and so we really are cheaper Is to 2s for the week. Rather better prices have ruled in New York; and if Paris shows a gradual decline of one franc in flour, French farmers will not submit to any further reduction. The German markets shape their course mostly on the unaltered scale. Belgium has rather followed France and ourselves, and Holland has again been dull, but in Hungary millers have again had to pay something over former rates. We may have an early equable spring, and a summer equal to it, but it appears the stocks of old wheat are too low to be seriously affected.

IN AND ABOUT LLANttiLlJS. It never rains butrit pours "is a very old adage, and one may think that the Llansilinitea are doing nothing be- side coursing. Mr E. Morris, Lloranuchaf, |had another coursing meeting on Saturday last on his estate at Rhiwlas. The hares were not so plentiful as last time. Llywarch thinks they were frightened then, and were more cautious this time to evade their pursuers. However Reveral were captured, aDd excellent courses were seen. Mr Morris, regaled a large number of his friends at the White Lion, with a splendid luncheon provided by the landlady, and presided over by Mr Whitfield and others. Several songs were sung during the evening, and several toasts proposed and drunk with enthusiasm. Myfanwy thinks that it is time to put an end in writing about hares when fish are in season. Our old friend Tom Jones called at the Pant the other evening, and after tasting a glass of Myfanwy's best table beer, Llywaich thought it no harm in telling Tom a little of his mind in the following man- ner :— TON :JOHN BROWN." Mae genyf feddwl clir A gwraig a ffrindiau gwir, A dau o blant yn chwarau ger fy mron- Tom Jones. Mae genyf fwthyn bardd, A dodrefn da a gardd, A blodau heiidd o'i gylch vn gwenu'n lion— Tom Jones. Eisteddaf wrth ei ddrws, Dan wenau'r huan clws, Mor ddedwydd ag un dyn o fewn y sir- Tom Jones. Deuwch a chalon iacb, Cymerwch wydraid bach, Fy meddwl oil a draeth if i chwi'n glir- Tom Jones. 'Rwy'n hoffi swynol gan, Yr adar a phlant man, A gwrandaw Ileisiau per fy mhlant fy hun- Tom Jones. 'Rwyf yn cashau pob twyll, Ac hefyd ddiffyg pwyll, A balih:Ier aphob rhodresyn mhobdyn— J Tom Jones. 'Kwy'n hoffi dolydd cain, I Y Mo dau a r y drain, A u'wyr.eb t ur ;g.d heb un bial- Tom Jones. 'Rvwf vi 1 rash.4u y cna Y brwnt, v swith sy'n bla, A'r hwu sy'n bwys.nu beunv id ar y wi ad- I Tom Jones. 'Rwy'n caru c.iniud Ion, G^nhyrfa serch y iron, A'r gob irii yumd ymuth ofid du— Tom Jones. 'Rwvf yn cash.iu yr li wn Sy beun;dd MI: ei bwn, Gan d oi pob rhyw ddaioni'n gwynion lu- Tull Jones. (Ind pan yr wyf yn flin, 'Rwy'n myned ar bob bin, At ddrws yr arddi sylwi ar y byd- Tom Jones. Diflana'r digter crv' Och'neidiaf alli a fu, Mewn siliad y gwnaf faddeu'r beiau gyd- Tom Jones. Os hi'ffi'm dull a wnewch, Cymron filoedd gewch, A heddwch beunydd ar eich aelwyd fydd— Tom Jones. Gadewais falchder ffol— 'Rwy'n edrych o'r tu ol, I'r holl gymylau duon welir draw— Tom Jones. 'Rwy'n ca lw calon glir, Gan bwyso ar y gwir, 'Rwy'n foddlon i'm sefyllfa do'ed a ddaw— Tom Jones. Yours, &c., LLYWARCH HEN. Pantypwdia, 2nd March, 1874. ——

LLANGOLLEN THE COUNTY COURT, TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD.—The plaints entered were very few in number, and of no special inter- est, the judge only sitting a very short time. ::KMVANTS FROM MARCH FAIR.—Catherine Burkand Catherine Lea, two orange-sellers, were brought up on Wednesday, March 4th, before G Ll. Dickin Esq., charged, the former with using bad language in the Grapes Hotel, and the latter with striking Mr Roberts the landlord, on the March Fair night. They were both remanded and brought forward again the following day, when they were each fined 2s. 61, and costs or seven day's imprisonment. —A tramp of the name of Jackson was charged by P. C. Parell, with begging in Market-street on Tuesday night, and he was ordered to leave the town. POLICE CASES.—At a special Sessions held on Thursday before W. Wagstaffe Esq., Michael Reel, a tramp was charged with begging and using abusive language. Sen- tenced to seven day's imprisonment.—Mr Thomas Evans, Tan-y-f.>el, Glvn, charged Mr Edward Jones, Blaen Bache Llangollen, with assaulting him. There being only one magistrate present, the case was adjourned to the next Petty Sessions to be held on the 31st inst. LOCAL BOARD, THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH, 1874.— Present: Messrs S. G, Fell (chairman), S. Lloyd Jonea, George Roberts, William Jones, Richard Griffith, Ed- ward Robeits, Richard Baker, Thomas Hughes. Salary of Nuisance Inspector. It was ordered that In- spector Humphreys be paid B5 for the five months he acted as nuisance inspector for the Board. The New SLrveyor.-Nlr Peter Davies, the new surveyor and collector, proposed two gentlemen as security for him to the amount of 2300. They were accepted and the bond ordered to be drawn out and signed forthwith. The County Bridye.-The Clerk related a conversation he had had with Mr Lloyd Williams, the county surveyor, upon the subject of keeping the roadway of the bridge in a proper state of repair. The surveyor had ordered the road commissioners to put it in proper order without delay, and he expressed his willingness to allow the Board three pounds a year for looking after it in future, The Board, however considered it a very small allowance but ex- pressed an opinion that they had better accept those terms rather than leave it in its present unsatisfactory and dis- graceful state. Carts left on the Streets. -The Surveyor brought before the Board several Inst.ances where carts were allowed to remain on the sides of the streets during the whole of the night, and he was authorised to take immediate and fstrin- gent measures to suppress the nuisance. This was the last Board of the year.

CORWEN [This paper may be obtained at Corwen of Mr Erasmus Edwards. TEMPERANCE MEETING AT LLANS ANTFFHAID.—On the 2nd March, a public meeting was held by the Penarth Lodge to advocate temperance principles, when Mr E. Jones presided, and addresses were delivered by Revs. L. Jones, Gwyddelwern, W. Williams, and H. Cernyw Williams, of Corwen. SAD ACCIDENT.—An accident occurred on March 5th, at Rhug, near this town, the residence of the Hon. C. H. Wynn, to Evan Davies, slater, Gwyddelwern, who fell from the top of a new building and sustained severe injuries to his face. MISCELLANEOUS AND DEBATING MEETINGS. —The eleventh of these entertainments was held at the British School- room on Tuesday evening, March 3rd. The chair was filled bv Mr T. Jones, lirynmelyn, who delivered a humor- ous address at the opening. The two rooms were crammed, and many ladies and gentlemen of the neighbourhood were present. The following was the programme:—Addresses by the Bards; song, Gwrtheyrn; Events, by Rev. H. C. Williams; song (ynghyd a Byrddoni), Dewi Havesp; glee, Mr R. Hughes and party; song, Gwilym Derfel; trio, Messrs E. Jones, H. Roberts, and G. R. Roberts; address, Rev. J. Griffith; song, Gwrtheyrn; song, Mr Jones, Llan- dderfel (the chairman); recitation, Rev. J. Pritchard: song, Mr Owen; debate, Messrs J. Roberts and T. E. Roberts; song, Gwrtheyrn; glee, Mr R. Hughes and party. Votes of thanks having been accorded to the performers and Chairman, this most successful entertainment was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. CONCERT. --A concert was given at the National School- room on Wednesday evening, March 4th, by the Llwyfo Troupe (on their return from a successful tour in America), including Miss Hannah Sauvage, Miss H. B. Morris, Mr James Sauvage, Mr L. W. Lewis (Llew Llywfo), and Mr J. Pritchard, pianist. The entertainment was successful. At the close Mr Lewis wished to express his sincere thanks to all who gave their kind assistance in selling tickets &c., and special praise is due to Mr John Williams, builder, &c., for his indefatigable exertions to make the programme as good and attractive as possible. The room was crowded. DEATH OF MR E. JONES, OF FRONNEWYDD. -The death of Mr Edward Jones, of Fronnewydd, is a loss to the neighbourhood. He took an active part in public affairs, and was a faithful member and Deacon of the Baptist chapel at Llansantffraid, and greatly respected throughout the neighbourhood. On Thursday, Feb. 26th, he was in- terred at the Baptist cemetery at Llansantffraid. The Revs. J. Davies and H. Jones, M.A., of Llangollen, con- ducted the religious service. The funeral was under the management of Mr Evans, drapar, Corwen, and there were present-the minister and deacons of the chapel, Mr E. T. Jones (son of deceased), Rev. H. C. Williams (son-in-law), Mr E. S. Jones, Eireanfa, Llangollen, Mr Jones, of Rua- bon, and Mr Jones, Penybont (cousins), several private car' riages, and neighbours and friends.

LLANDRILLO MR ROBERTSON'S ANNUAL DINNER AT THE DUDLEY ABMS -On Tuesday,March 3rd, according to Mr Robertson's an- nual custom, the tenantry of the Crogen and Pale estates as well as the gamekeepers and shepherds in connection with the two estates, were supplied with a most sumptuous feast at the New Church School-room. Mr and Mrs Jones's catering on this occasion was most excellent. About ninety sat at the tables. The dinner commenced at two o'clock, and after the removal of the cloth the tables were bounti- fully supplied with good ale, and several rounds of punch were brought in. The chair was occupied by Mr E. Jarrett, Plas-yn-faerdre, supported in the vice-chair by Mr J. White, Rhydglaves, as well was by Mr J. Roberts, Tyfos, and Mr E. Ellis, Brynbowlan. Grace having been said before and after dinner by the Rev. T. Davies, Pentre, the Chairman called upon the company to drink the health of of Her Majesty the Queen, and said that the Welsh were as loyal subjects as any in any parts of Her Majesty's dominions. (Drunk with enthusiasm.) Song, Mr R. Evans, Llechwedd. The vice-chairman proposed the Prince and Princess of Wales with the rest of the Royal Family. He hoped that the union in marriage of our Princes and Prin- cesses with other nations might be the means of forming a closer alliance, so that war would be an impossible thing. (Drunk with applause.) Song, Mr Henry Davies, Branas. The Chairman next gave the Bishop and Clergy and Min- isters of all Denominations, coupling with the toast the name of the Rev. T. Davies who responded. Song, Mr John Jones, Tynypark. The Chairman rose and said. It gives me great pleasure to propose the toast of the even- ing, the health of the gentleman at whose expense we have been gathered here this evening. He is a liberal gentleman in every sense of the word, by his extended liberality I find many new faces in the company here to day. I am glad that Mr Robertson went in for Shrewsbury. I hope that though he is representing a borough, most of the electors being artizans and tradesmen, he will not forget the claims of his tenant farmers in Merionethshire and else- where. We have our grievances, and it is high time we should have men in Parliament to represent the tenant farmers. Every other class in the community has men to speak for it. But where is the farmer? He is neglected session after session; we want alterations in the game laws. I dont mean we in this parish, but our friends and neigh- bours want it. We all want a Bill for the Protection of the Tenant when he lays eut a large sum of money in im- proving^ his farm, that he may not be subject to a twelve months notice to quit, before he gets a share of the money he has spent back again. But surely you will say we don't want such a thing under our present landlord. Well, I agree with you, we don't. But others in many parts of the country do. And nothing less will satisfy the bulk of the British farmers, than a Tenant Right Bill. Now we will drink the health of Mr Robertson. (Drunk upstanding, with musical honours.) -The vice-chairman proposed the health of the Pale Tenants, coupling with it the name of Mr Roberts, Tyfos. He also expressed a wish that in return, for Mr Robertson's kindness every tenant would do his best to protect the game. (Drunk with cheers.) The next toast from the chair was that of the Earl of Dudley, which was duly honoured. Mr Bollom, his agent, responded. Other he has spent back again. But surely you will say we don't want such a thing under our present landlord. Well, I agree with you, we don't. But others in many parts of the country do. And nothing less will satisfy the bulk of the British farmers, than a Tenant Right Bill. Now we will drink the health of Mr Robertson. (Drunk upstanding, with musical honours.)—The vice-chairman proposed the health of the Pale Tenants,coupling with it the name of Mr Roberts, Tyfos. He also expressed a wish that in return, for Mr Robertson's kindness every tenant would do his best to protect the game. (Drunk with cheers.) The next toast from the chair was that of the Earl of Dudley, which was duly honoured. Mr Bollom, his agent, responded. Other toasts followed, such as the Earl of Dudley's tenants; Mr Parry, Pale agent the chairman, and vice-chairman • Mine Host and Hostess. Several good songs were sung' and some spirited speeches were delivered during the evening. and some spirited speeches were delivered during the evening.

ABERDOVEY. [This paue; may i". at Abor.^vey o Richard Re. a Chuti,! t.J IOVVYX LOCAL BOARD, FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH-Pre- seut, Mr J. -Vcbster, Ut1tir.11u.11, ,'vlr W r' i„rv Mr K G. Price, Mr A. Hunt. Mr G. EvaLLs, VI, Ù. VViliiams M' J Willi,uxs, and Mr Davies, c!erk. J helnspcctor of Nuisances and tne iloiiief)ffce -rheclt-rk (laving WI it-.en L,, tile of the Home Mice, and eu- el, .setf a memorandum fr<.in the chief coustaijle to the eff-ct that the appointment of the p-)Iice had iiotiiit,rtered with i belr iuties in tne Tovvyn di.-ti ict, receivt; t tne f -tioviti,- letter: —"Sir, — I am lir^cted to iuform you, hi reference~to your application that P.S. Rob.-rts should be aLowej ti continue •■ o act .s inspect r of nuisances, th.it the Secretary of State cannot make an exceprim in one case of this kind without rendering himself liable te an imputation of partiality if he refuses in another; and that iie therefore feela himself un- able to comply with the Board's request —I am &c., J. O. Liddell." After the memorandum had br-en .lnr. off," the clerk forward'-d a petition from the Boar i, t ) which tn-3 following letter wai received:—" Sir,—I am directed by Mr Secretary Cross to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 24th ultimo, forwarding a memorial ftom the Towyn Local Board, respecting the order relating to the employ- ment of police officers as inspectors of nuisances, and, in reo ply, I am to refer you to the communication addressed from this department on the 21st ultimo, in respect to your last letter. I am, &J., J. o. Liddell."—The Chairman said there seemed to be nothing to hope for in that direction, and they hal as well proceed to advertize for an inspector.—It was agresd that ao advertizement should be inserted in the North Walcs Chronicle, in the Cambrian News, and in the Oswestry Advertizer; and also that the salary should be fixed at JE40 per annum. he Open Drain at Towyn.-The Chairman remarked that the drain was in the township of Vaenol. It was rather a nice question, and they had to consider how far the township of Vaenol was liable to cover the drain; as it was almost entirely used by the parish of Towyn. A great mis- take bad been made in not forming a proper drainage dis- trict.—After some discussion, in which it was stated that the cost would not exceed R,5, Mr Parry proposed, and Mr Evans seconded, that the work should be proceeded with at once, the proportionate contribution from Towyn and Yae. nol to be decided afterwards. Mr Owen's Application.—An application was made at the last Board meeting bt Mr Richard Owen, for a grating to be laid down in front of his house to carry away the sur- face water which, he said, came into his house.—Mr Price said the nuisance could be remedied by having some gravel put on the path in front of the house.—Mr Parry said it was his opinion, and also that of Mr Rees, who was unable to be present, that a grate was wanted at the place com- plained of.—The Chairman then asked Mr Price, acting as surveyor, to see that the work was carried out. but Mr Price refused to have anything to do with putting a grate down, as he said there would be a greater nuisance caused than there existed at present.—It was ultimately decided to allow Mr Price to carry out his plan of laying down gravel. The Late Inspector. -It was agreed to allow Mr Roberts the sum of 36s. Id. for travelling and other expenses in- curred by him during his term of office.

DOLGELLEY. [This paper may ba obtained at Dolgeliey of Mr Owen Rees printer, Parliament House, Mr R. O. Rees, chemist, Mr John Williams, butcher, and also Mr T. Griffiths, Llanelltyd.] LOCAL BOARD, MONDAY, MARCH 2ND.-Present:- Messrs W. R. Williams, in the chair, Edwd. Jones, J. H. ) vans, Griffith Williams, Dd. Pugh, clerk, Robert Roberts, surveyor, and 0. Pierce, engineer. The Clerk stated that he had made an application at the January meeting for an increase of salary, and that he now wished to withdraw the application. Mr G. Williams enquired how many houses were not now supplied with water closets, and he remarked that as the water had been before them for the iast three years, it was time the work should be completed.—The Surveyor made a list from memory, after which Mr Williams proposad that those parties be written to, and informed that they would be proceeded against unless the work was done in a month from the date of notice.—The motion was seconded by Mr Edwd. Jones, and carried. Mr Dd. Pugh stated that he bad attended the meeting of the Trustees of the Marian, and the feeling of the majority of the Trusteeii was favourable to allowing fairs to be held on it, but they were afraid they could not legally permit that; however, the matter Would be brought before the Trustees again. SAINT DAVID'S DAY. The anniversary of the patron saint of Wales having this year fallen on a Sunday, the commemoration was post- poned to Monday, March 2nd. The celebration in Dol- gelley consists chiefly in the parading of the streets by two flourishing friendly societies, who hold their anniversary on this day. The weather proving auspicious the town was well patronized by holiday folk from the surrounding localities. The vendors of cakes and oranges did a pro- digious business, and the public houses were liberally sup- ported. It may be here said that friendly societies in Dolgelley are in receipt of substantial support from the neighbouring gentry. The anniversaries of these two clubs are always looked forward to with interest by the inhabi- tants of Dolgelley and the adjoining districts, particularly as the town is somewhat dull throughout the year, with the exception of the summer season. Between eleven and twelve o'clock both societies met before the Angel Hotel and formed into one procession, headed by banners and the Dolgeliey Brass Band. After parading the different streets they proceeded to St. Mary's Church, where the service was read, and an excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev. Griffith Jone3, Ganllwyd, from Heb. iv. 16. After service they again paraded the different streets, and ulti- mately halted and parted oppo3ite the Angel Hotel, when the members of the society commonly known as Hen Glwb y PIas" proceeded to the Public Rooms, where a sub- stantial dinner awaited them, prepared by Mr David Hughes, Castle Inn; and the members of the club caliel Clwb yr Angei" proceeded to their Club-room at the Angel Hotel, and sat down to an excellent and substantial dinner, which had been prepared by Mrs Griffiths the respected hostess, in her usaal good style. CLWB Y PLAS. This Society, the oldest in Dolgelley, was established on the 2nd October, 1802. It holds its meetings now at the Golden Goat Inn, better known as the "Butcher's Arms," formerly met at the Lion Hotel. The tables being cleared, the accounts of the Society were read by the Secretary, Mr William Williams, Union House, from which it appeared that there was a balance in favour of the Society of C942 2s, lid, being an increase of JE47 6s. 9d. over the previous year. The number of members is 222. The President of the society is Mr John Williams, boot warehouse vice-president Mr Robert Lewis. After the reading of the accounts the proceedings were turned into a convivial meeting. Mr John Williams presiding at the chief table, and the vice presidents taking charge" of the other tables. Mr L. W. Lewis (Llew Llwyfo) who had on previous occasions been a guest of this Society hap- pening to be in town was one of those invited, and upon be- ing called to address the meeting he made some humerous and instructive remarks. The loyal and patriotic toasts were given by the president Mr Owen Thomas one of the officers, and Mr John Williams one of the trustees and were duly honoured. Dr Edward Jones, the medical officer for the society, delivered an eloquent address on the ad- vantages of Friendly Societies, and on the present state of the town as regards health, and the preparation of the in- habitants to meet the distressing effects of sickness. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent without a single hitch occurring.—We should state that several young members are continually joining the Society. 0 CLWB YR ANGEL. The "Aiding Friendly Society," commonly known as Clwb yr Angel," which holds its meetings at the Angel Hotel, was established on the 19th day of March, 1825. The accounts showed a balance in favour of the Society of JE782 6s. lod. being an increase of 225 17s. Id. upon the previous year. The president of the society is Mr Howell Parry; vice-president, Mr Evan Lewistreasurer Air Edward Griffith, draper; the trustees are, Messrs David Thomas, Llwyn, Evan Jones, maltster, and Edward Jones, butcher. After the accounts had been read a pleasant meeting was held, at which the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were cruiy honoured and several speeches were made. Dr J. Jones, the medical officer of the society, attended and de- livered a neat address in answer to the toast of his health, Everything passed off well, and a good number of new members were enrolled on the annivenary day. The festive day had a very suitable finale in the appear- ance of the Llwyfo Troupe at a grand concert, given in the Public Rooms, a report of which has already appeared in our columns.

GARN DOLBENMAEN. DEATH FROM BURNING.-On Monday, March 2nd an inqusst was held before Dr. H. Hunter Hughes coroner and a jury, whose foreman was Mr I. Watkins, Clen- enney, on the body of a little girl about six years old. It appears that she had been left at home alone. She went to the next house, there being a row of houses there called Tanycoed, somewhat late in the afternoon. It also ap- peared that two little children, younger than the deceased, had been left by themselves there, with a lighted lamp on the table. A woman passing the house hearing distressing cries, went in and saw the first-named girl enveloped in names. The woman succeeded in extinguishing the flames, and carried the girl to her own hot"# She was much burned about the arms and the upper part of the body. Verdict: "Accidentally burnt."

BEDDGELERT. An agent wanted here for the sale of this paper. DEATH FROM BLRNING.-On Saturday, Feb. 28th, an inquest was held before Dr. H. Hunter Hughes, county c< t jner,at Beddgelert,on thd body < f a little girl, daughter of Mr Wm. Thomas, mason, who died from the effects of burning on the previous Wednesday. She was about six years of age, and had been left in her mother's house alone, but the mother had not been out five minutes. Somehow her clothes caught fire, and she ran out enveloped in flames, shrieking, to a neighbour's house. The woman living in that house wrapped her own dress at once around the child, and extinguished the fire, and having sweet oil in the house she immediately applied it. The girl's breast arms, and other portions of her body were verv seriously burnt, and she lived only seventeen hours. The verdict was Accidentallv burnt,"

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'9 )' BARMOUTH. [ ° UiV m->uth of Mr D. v i0tt *IC.II ■HIILLJ ;IUD 'IR J T.. T.. ,-N .LFCIOUER.} Sea .OL BOARD—Saturdx- .larch 7th.—pre. th* Rev Jour. J nr., M a (chairm .1). the Rev. Jani[. "nes Mr oewis Lewis, and Mr VVu.iam Jones A.or. -AN application was sr t in to the B ard from Miss ] .[ l^eMrK'w scho.d-iriistreis, lor o pupil teacher .jjg^ Viuett said it was not possible 0 conduct the sch" .vith efficiency without thew. Tl.e Lo ,rd agreed t lias >V melt should select two from ti, r scholars, ti, e d to give them Is. 6J. per week eacn Miss Willet als wt in a list oi neccessary artbles for tn,- us*.f the sch. 0 The Hoard .,greed to order theill.- The H.ev.J. J oses, M, r, air- man, agreed to extend the iea-»- o tbe premises t w ^tv years trom the op -ning of the -ch »ols.— Mr L-w L wis proposed, and Mr W.J. Motns-cc mded, that tne' a>t-r's salary be now £ 65 pe: annum, with the master's h 111 e ee. the ma-ter to be at liberty tu ll: tbe house, eubjec he approval of the li ^rd.—The- (Jh .irrnan gave n, t'ce aat at Lh, next meeting he would subinit to the Ba.- r • the propriety of arrauging that a p o-tion of the holy B^de without any denominational Catech sm or commen, ri- be gi%-eu daritj,- the school hours, and thut the Lord's prayer and that of the Publican, be repeated by the teach rs and all the children in the morning, on i the Apostles' li-nedic- tion announced after the Lora's iJrtyer at the concln-iou of the setiool at noon and afternoon.—J-riffith J OdÇS a ked leave of the Board to send his two grandchildren (orphans.) to school free of cost, as be was too po, r to pay for them, i^eave panted. The contract for the wall, kc., in front of rptf s ool was tanen by David Thomas and Humphrey f>Vi £ M-aS' — Several bills were passed, and /or the amount. — The meeting was ad- journed to that day week. 'ii CIoL kNQCIRT.—On Friday, the 6th, at eleven o clock Robert Morgan, Esq C.E., Local Government Board Inspector, attended at the Schoolroom, Barmouth, for the purpose or h lding an enquiry, and hearinB object- tions, should any be m^de, previously to the Local G e;n- ment Board their sanction to the Barmouth Local Board tJ borrow id,-00 for the purpose of carrying out the watei-works and sewerage. -Present Mr John Robert Davies,Captain Thomas Jones, Messrs. JohnEvans, William Jones Morris, William Williams, Captain Richards, Me>srs. John Jones, Robert Koberts,Morris Williams, James Theodore Scott, John Roberts, and Morris Jones.—Mr Rdets engineer for the work, was pr.s.mt with the pan- and sPecifications.-The Inspector said he could not siac ion the borrowing of more than E2 800, the amount of he to be repaid in thiity years. The est mate k Davies said next year "the assessment would ~o,000. The Inspector said if they required money over and above the £2,800, they ILut apply to Parliament for borrowing powers. An Act of Parliament would not cost anything to the ratepayers, piovided it was not oppos-— The Inspector went as far as the reservoir, and on his return at three o'clock, another meeting was held, when r* was unanimously resolved to petition the Local Government Board to borrow a sum af money, or any sum, not exc ed- ing C200 above a year's rateable value of the district, for the purpose of carrying out the water-work and sewerage. —The Board instructed their clerk to draw out a petition, and forwa, d the same to the Local Government Board immediately; also to prepare the bonds for the execution of the work by the contractors.- The works are to com- mence forthwith.

LLANILAR. [This paper may be obtained here of MrsJMary Davies, grocer, New Shop.] PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, MARCH (;TH.-BLfore G. W. Parry, Esq., Vaughan Davies, Esq., and Hugh Richards, Esq Trespass in Pursuit of Ganic.-Thomas Emanuels, Cnwchgoch, Llanfihangel Croyddin, and Isaac Davies, Cwmgoch, Llanfihangel Croyddin, were charged with this offence in that parish, on the 17th of January, on lands over which Lord Lisburne had the right of shooting.—John Humphreys gave evidence to the effect that the defendants gave wrong names, and at the conclusion of the case the defendants were fined 10s. each, and costs, in default four. teen days' imprisonment. Baitar ly. -As usual in the Petty Sessions held at country places, there were several cases of bastardv to be heard, and it is high time something should be done towards reducing the number of these cases. Trespass in Pursuit of Gamc.-Thomas Jenkins, farmer, was charged with trespassing in Nantyronon wood on Christmas Day of la,t year.—Defendant seemed to think he had the right to kill rabbits, and as there was evidently some misunderstanding, the magistrates only fined the de- fendant 6d., and costs. Deserting Se-ice- Moses Jones, the father of a girl who had wrongfully left her service, was bound over in the sum of 95 to see that she returned to fulfil her contract. It appeared that the girl had refused to return, and the £5 was consequently forfeited. At the last Sessions a great deal of time was spent in trying to persuade the girl to re- turn to her service, and on Friday she seemed anxious that the solicitations should be renewed. There was a disposition to send her to Cardigan Gaol for a fortnight, and no doubt the simple diet and peaceful arrangements of that secluded abode would operate beneficially on the recalcitrant girl. 4 Drunk in a Railway Train.-Evan Evans, pig dealer, Tregaron, was charged by P.C. Evan Davies with being drunk in a railway train, on the Manchester and Milford Line, on the 29th of December. The officer said defendant was drunk and noisy, and was interfering with the comfort of the passengers. One of the female passengers told wit- ness that her legs were black by his pinching them. When the Inspector asked him for his ticket he would not pro- duce it.—Fined 21, and costs. Drunk and Disorderlp.-Evan Evans, Pengraig, farm servant, was charged by P.C. Lewis with being drunk in the parish of Llanychaiarn on the 9th of January. It was stated that defendant had been brought up at Aberystwyth in June, 1873, and fined for being drunk and assaulting the police. Fined;Cl, and costs.-David Richards, Pentrellyn, Llan- ilar, labourer, was charged by P.C. David Davies with bjing drunk and disorderly on the highway in the parish of Llan- ilar on January 28th. Fined 5s., and costs.- William Hughes, gardener, Nantgai, was charged by P. C. Evan Daviea with being drunk and disorderly at Lisburne Mines, on December 20th. This case had been adjourned from the last Sessions. December 20th was 'pay day at the mines, and defendant was drunk and fighting at the Miner's Arms. Fined 5s., and costs. -Evan Jones, Castell Gwnnws, was charged by the same officer wit £ being drunk at the same time and place as the last defendant. T7^t2ess said defendant had a wound on his head, and for some time the" police thought he was dead. The landlord of the Lisburne Arm& had pity on him, and took him into the house. Fined 5s., and costs.—Stephen Stephens was also charged with being dranli at the Lisburne Arms on the 20th December Witness told hliil to go home, but instead of going home he went to the Miner's Ai'ms. He fell on the fire. Did not think he had any drink at the Miner's Arms. Fined 5s. and costs. [Mr Parry said it would be necessary, if these cases of drunkenness continued, to send persons guilty of that offence to gaol. The Bench were determined to put an end to drunkenness as far as possible, and would use the powers they possessed towards that end.] t ^1°n -rv?'Poor-Rates.—This was a case in which John Edwards, farmer, Llanbadarn Upper, and Henry Davies, Llanychaiarn, were summoned to pay 23 16s. 5d., poor-rates. This case had been before the magistrates some six or seven times, and the question in dispute was as to the proportion of the rate to be paid by the out-going and in-coming tenant of a farm. It was contended that Ed- wards ought only to pay 19s. 5d., and that Henry Davies should pay JB2 13s. 61. The new tenant was willing to pay one third of the rate, and the old tenant was also willing to pay one third The case was again adjourned, so that the paities might come to some arrangement, the Bench stating that they would not sit on the case again. Neglecting to Maintain Parents. David Jones was charged with neglecting to obey an order to contribute to- wards the maintenance of his mother, Mary Jones, who was receiving 6s. weekly fpom the Tregaron Union. Defendant admitted that he owned a freehold, and that he had turned his mother out of the house, after having kept her for many years. The Bench was of opinion that the relief was ex- cessive, and made an order of 4s. a week, on defendant, and costs.—Joseph Morgan, one of the relieving officers of the Aberystwyth L'nion, charged Thomas Jenkins and John Jenkins, colliers, with the same offence, and an order for Is. 9d. a week each was made.—John Evans, Trc-degar, was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. weekly.—Richard Evans, Tredegar, 2s. weekly.—Richard Richards, Rhymney, was ordered to pay 2s. 61. weekly.—Lewis Thomas and Johm Thomas, Llanfihangel Upper, were ordered to pay Is. 6d. each weekly—John Davies and David Davies, one a free- holder and the other an occupier of a farm, were ordered to contribute Is. 91. each weekly towards the maintenance of their father. This was the pauper whose case was recently put to the vote at the Board of Guardians, a majority of one deciding that out-relief should be given. Several cases were adjourned until the next Petty Sessions, to be held on Thursday, April 2nd, the first Friday in the month being Good Friday.

TRE'RDDOL- PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH-Before Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart., and H. C. Fryer, Esq. Drunk and Disorderly.— Thomas Evans', miner, Taly- bont, was charged by P.S. Morgan with this offence at Talybont, and was fined JE1 and costs, or in default 14 days imprisonment. Refusing to Quit. P.S. Morgan charged the same defen- dant with refusing to quit the Black Lion. The magistra- tes considered the case proved, and fined Evans V2 and costs, or in default 14 days hard labour. Absenting Themselves from &rvice. -pjchard Jones Nan. cellanfawr, Clarach, charged Humphrey Themas, farm servant, with leaving his service, and he was ordered to re- turn and pay costs.

CARDIGAN. GIFTS FROM M.p.'s.—Mr D. Davies, M.P., has forwarded to Mr H. D. Davies, Priory-street, a cheque for JE60 to be dis- tributed in coal among the deserving poor of Cardigan and St. Dogmells. We have been also given to understand that Mr T. E. Lloyd M.P., has forwarded RI-15 in support of the University College at Aberystwyth.

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