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IKE ELi iitSE •'■i i'i TJfl CAKJIAM'IIEj. I; iro'.taiS. NOISY MELTlM* T lL aNELLY Mr. Jofcr. Jones JpLiiui-, Mayor of Sw»n39a, a Liber.11 -Le fur too united borouga3 of Q&xn.%r tea and Li^-m-lly, addressed a crowded meeting cf t'.o ci«otora »t tde lfist- naiued pl-tca on Siturd i> evtiung last. Mr. Samuel liavan occupied the emir, and tatire were alpoootheplbttorm Aieeoi-s. Kctmund M -to wool, Llangennech Park James Buokley, Penyfai aud ,Il. Cast orfod John Bowen, U«.vffair plice W. Bobinson Smuh, Swanse «-; D- C. Edwards, solicitor; Captain Joh>, Williams, Nevr Book; F.A. Yeo, Swansea; Forester, Swansea; E. K. Daniels; William Lewis (Lawys Aran); Joan Powell, Glanmore Foundry; J. tl. Kogera, High. field House; Daniel Davies, Tymaf; Frank Nevill; lkaw Coianick, St. Paul's fown; Owen Thomas, Captain Lowther and U. S. Read. The Chairman briefly introduced Mr. Jenkins, who said the question had been frequently anked -why he oame forward as a candidate for the representation of these boroughs. Was it because Sir. V^illiams was not true to Liberal principles, or because he had no interest or anything in common with the inhabi- tants of this distriot P It was not because he waa not a gentleman in every sense of the word, or because his views were not pretty sound. (Hear, hear.) But Mr. Williams was not elected by the unanimous voice of the ratepayers. (Applause ) He received, as it were, his appointment from the Liberal ABeo- ciation, Now, he (Mr. Jetkins) did not know who was most to blame, Mr. Williams for obtaining the seat in the way ha did, or the principal mem- bers of the Liberal Association for accepting him Uncer such circumatanoes without allowing the general body of the electors to have a voioe in the matter. If Mr. Williams hal won his seat by a fairly contefcted election, and if his appointment had given general satisfaction, ho (the speaker) would not have accept d the call they had given him to bee use their oandidata. But he had taken pai-js to ascertain the feelings cf a very 1 re portion uf the electors, and he found a very large nnni5er of them in favour of his car,did»turo—(" hear, b: ar," Nj, 110," and interruption )—aud th-y had promised him their support, which he had no doubt he should have whi-n the time oatae. (Applause.) At the same 1 ime he mu't. not luee sight of the fact that a large and influential party said that, inasmuch as Mr. Williams was in possession of bis seat, he should be allowed to retain it. Many had written to him to eav that if ha and Mr. Williams were in the fi?-ld uo the sane rime they would support him. They f lankly avowed that they did not approve of the way in which Ylr. Williams was appointed, and that ihey would have selected a representMive wilo had a grearar opportunity of knowiEg them, who baj a closer connection with teem, and who took an inwrest in their Welfare. Hitherto the borough had been repre- sented by members who had more of less interest 111 their property. There was the late Mr. David Morris, head of a well-known aud highly respected banking firm, and who commanded the respect and esteem of all el-testis. Sir John Stepney also had a large interest in the weaLh aud prosperity of the district. Then Mr Charles Ne-nil, although he differed with a g jod many upon important political questions, they knew him, and what he had done for Llanelly, and-he> kne v they could trust him. They knew he wonid represent the commercial intercuts in the House of Commons, and that in doing so he would he representing their interests. Llanelly and Carmarthen—Llanelly especially-depended upon Commerce. They wanted a fair representation of the commercial, manufoteriu, and trading lhterests in the Houae of Commons. Oars was the greatest commercial Cv>untrj i the world, yet Only one-fifth of the members of Parliament repre- dented the commercial interest DJu tJtl"siI it was Cneto the predominance of the military, logal, official, and landed interests in tne Houaa of Com- mons that more than three-fifths of the revenue "as exacted from manufacturers and trades. They were spending upwards 000. uoo a year on our &lmy and IJavy. The electors had it in their power to remedy this state of things, and he hoped thay 1tould exercise that power and obtain a fair repre- nta.tion of the commercial interests in Parlia- ment. (Upplauee.) Commercial men themselves were not altogether free from blame that Buoh a of things existed. As a rule they devoted themselves so closely to their business that in •heir latter days their general desire was for rest, perhaps when they considered the strain upon the •Acuities of a man of bu^in^sa in these days of Seen competition they could hardly wonder that waa the case. The anger displayed and the **»gU8ge used by eminent Liberals aad prominent Conservatives in speaking of the foreign polisy of the present Government were sucb as to make one weary, and he would not needlessly Occupy their time in disouesing that topic, The other evening, at the annual meeting of the Cambrian Deaf and Dumb institution, at Swansea, the pupils were examined. One of them Ij*swer6d all sor+s of questions about the Afghan "ar, and further expressed his opinion that it was war. He (Mr. Jeukins) merely mentioned *bja to show how familiar all classes were with •Jbat was going on in Afghanistan. He would, erefore, talk about something else. Although ?0st of them acknowledged tha benefits of free since the partial adoption of its principles, Btill imposed and collected taxe* to the extent 4J47,000,000 per annum, which was undoubtedly *lRteat drawback to trade, and ought to be abolished. He had hope that we might be able to S.80 practising strict economy, giving close attention to the State expenditure, and adopting a Policy of peace. (Applause ) This had not been done lately. In looking over the statistical reports he found that our income in 1870 was £75674,000, expenditure leaving a surplus Of In 1873 the income was £77,123,000, and the expenditure .£71000,000, giving another Orpins of over £6,000,000, In 1376 the tables turned. The income was £ 77,178,000, aad ^expenditure £ 80,9i7,000, leaving a deflait of rp»769,000 The accounts up to the 31st of March year gave the income for the previous year as and the expenditure as £ 85,857,000, Showing a deficit of £ 2,759,000. It was quite *ident that this atate of things oould not con- and that we really must adopt a policy of e t'enchment and economy. (Hear, Hear ) If he ™*8 Bent to the House of Commons as the repre- of these boroughs he gave tnem i ja word that a very large portion of time would be devoted to looking into these to COunts. A great number of them were difficult C)11 Understand, and when they came to compare e year's accounts with another there were a teat many discrepancies in them which ought to explained. Having said so muoh for the expenditure he wanted toshow tham th» money was obtained in the year ended «»' 3lat of March last, Tde customs dues yielded and the excise £ 27,186,000. House income tax, post office and telegraphs, ^^oreat on crown lands and miscellaneous made jPjL the remainder. The total inoomo was .J^.OOBjOCO. That money was spent in this way Uav on debt« ^28,644,000; army, £ 18,73i,000; £ 11,962,000; Abyssinian expedition, I Afn« ^» some small aooounts for the war in South totafa' *1.5i,0.000; civil list, £ 1,000,000. The inco was £ 85,000,000, the rest of the 7j jJ16 being disposed of in other wavs. So that thePer cent. of the revenue from all sources for on rtBh** ^ding the 31st of March last was spent bore a verw War" Taxes on trade and the masses waa still a giSat dtJiWrtK"1 toA the whole. There free trade perfect -n? d0D° '7^' rendering amounted to a very ?f cj>lle°tlQ» Mention one anomaW^ Toaid customs dues. In 39 b«oSLCth uloa ° t collected was £ 16,60i! ou&the amount ^26,594, or nearly £ 10.000 more A'10" °°8f deceived. It would occupy time to name all thoae borough of th«lI take two- Aberystwith %would amounted re .e2, Bnd they were collected by a 6taftf officers at a cost ct ^74. At Maldon no ^Qea were collected in IS' °,r and it took Jeven officiala tocoll^t them. e(Laughtet ) Those Sioers were paid £ 81^* v„ j be some B -r d^ri Pav him r?d a ff the dead branch at n*1 lta? He would lop off the u matters and cast it into the fire. These w who paid etiou0!?g t to be explained to the publ:10, £ h heavy taxes towards the government or^ Wit? y* All those officers should bad J iower BaVh.. and a few men appointed at It would be unfair to throw them without some provision, but room 0 J^Saibly be made for them in other offi<303* (APPlause) The question of higher education waa one that had been occupying the attention ot fhe Principality for some time past. Mr. Vivian had taken up the matter warmly in the House of commons. He brought in a measure last session order to have higher education in Wales. He *«r. Jenkins) bad no doubt that Mr. Vivian, Resisted by other members, would succeed in ob- taining what he sought by and bye. In saying that of higher eduoation, he did not consider it absolutely necessary that everyone, in order to bis way through the world, should receive higher education. It was a very desirable thing, r*doubtedly. (Bear, hear.) If the theory that ? highly.eduoated people were to be members to arliament should obtain, it would be a fallacy cIa. 880, that Parliament was open to the working when they had advanced their social tti i0. Workmen could not posaibly receive higher class of education. There were ele- sehooJa throughout the country whioh a Died a workman to get some education. To ^60S he had given hia attention for a wSfv He endeavoured to put ele- «dnn«i4-^Ti in tiiV Up by technical education—an bianch of buainess, the uaea of the com- in who « jits destination, and the of people who used it. He had ilso taken actlve,,PftPdalt' be waa a very tobi, ? man indeed and he eaw a great many ?« £ Lm-th0 room 'forked with him man? S&I10 fading room for hi^fton. (Applause.) There wad a friend of the platform (Mr. WilliamB of Wor- MtW ye"3 hl8 janior' ><V9ry motive part h\m 111 thia matter. At Swansea thoy had C in forming a very u^^nl metitution-a ."y- 11 was or.e of the leading institu- the town. Every workman contributed towards it, and couid go into it and Cdn? 't as his own right. That was the kind of o&tion they ought to en'av0UF obtain for Uii* j ffi&s'ies of th>« people s*itn whom they Ht ^5 af>pr day. Th;j> org^t always to aim »on« at, was profitable aru5 useful, and then ta^P^itbirei.id aud higV r e'j>.to.ktioa were cer- AtJ 0 follow. (Loud eppi-.UHO ) ACjf* ,?• a. Y o, >tr. John Buftbos, Lewya r* W ItobinU'D S. ir.h, •«»<• otcerr Mfor- tim tie m ciii:^ some luter- ption. •fcfii r-E. IT- r nor> ni.jved T'. -t- ^v- mee'jnsr, cf ae uaii6a Da^ugi^oi Cai I: aitV tn and LJa;;< l!y shoul.l be repr<BHnfc* i in Ptwlibment by a Liberal interests'! in the ct aid 7uLltt Mr Jehu J: nei-i Jc !;■? »:• 5 :>r •• pt'i'Ef.ni to repree«j»;t. them, hereby pledge i « jf to auft a"" •^ t»i L c-ene to tecore Li-j rt turn at the rea; 6 eo'. (A'fj|.kut.e.) Mr. I'akiel Tavis eoconded tho motion, Mr. James BuckJjEY, who was several times ir irrupt,a. the following anjcuimaut, That this meeting disapprovoa of the can- didature of Mr. John Jones Jenkins for the representation of the united boroughd of Car- Earthen aiid Li&nelly, and pledges itself to support the present naeoiber at the uext general election." abd applaulie ) He Baid the views of Mr. Williams and Mr. Jenkins on all things concerning the nation were identical, and Mr. Jenkins admitted that Mr. Williams waa a Liberal in every senseof the word, justas he was himself; he did not claim to be a better Liberal than Mr. Williams. It would be a pity to divide such a mass of Liberals. (Hear, hear.) He believed everything that had been said in praise v, r ^iri8i but there was a man in the seat whose every vote had been in consonance with tneir opinions. Then why go and split their large mass of Liberal supporters into two parts and ao weaken it, and let in a Conservative P (A voioe "Because the workmen want a voioe in the matter.) Mr. Buokley went on to reply to an attack made upon him at Mr. Jenkins's last meeting by Mr. Davies, Ty Isha, bnt he was not allowed to proceed. Mr. William THOMAS formally seconded the amendment. Mr. JOHN GRIFFITHS asked why Mr. WilliamB did not try for the Pembroke Boroughs. The Eev. J. JONES wanted to speak in support of the amendment, but was prevented from doing so by the great noise and uproar whioh now prevailed. The amendment was presently put to the meet- ing, and a largo number of hands waa held up in its favour, but on the resolution being put it was seen to be carried by a large majority, where- upon there was great cheering and waving of hatp. The subsequent proceedings were ren- dered unintelligible by the confusion and noise going on amongst the audience, but it was under- stood tha.t Mr. Jenkins moved a vote of thanks 00 the chairman. The meeting, which commenced at seven o'clock in a very quiet manner, ter- minated in considerable disorder shortly before ten.

CARDIFF TOWN COUNCIL. THE NEW TRAMWAY. TEE PURCHASE OF THE WATER. WORKS* A special meeting of the Cardiff Town Council was held in the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Monday. The Mayor (Mr. J. M'Jonnochie) presided, and there were also present Aldermen W. Alexander, T. Evens, D. Jones, J. Elliott, H. Bowen, J. Winstoue, W. Taylor, and D. Lewis Councillors hees Jcnes, J. W. Vachell, J. Eowlanda, J. Evans, G. A. Stone, A. Thomas, E. Bird, G. W. Aimstrong, T. V. Torath, W. Sanders, W. TretieCer, A. Fulton, T. W. Jacoba, R. Davies, D. Jçnea, T. Kees, Rees Enoch. T. Evans, D. L, Lcugher, J. G. Proger, W. E. Vaughan, W. J. Trounce, W. J. Newbery, and E. Beavan. THE CA.BDIFF DISTRICT AND PENARTH HARBOUR TBAMWAT. The CLERK read the following letter from Messrs. Morgan and Scott :— With reference to the requirements of the corpora- tion with relation to the eobstruotion and maintenance of the tramway, we write to say that we have oarefully gone through them, and are willing on behalf of the promoter to cgree thereto, subject to certain modifica- tions which we now set First, as to section 12, we cantot astcut to the promoter being liable to have his undei taking swept away without any reason being a8signtd..No ODe would venture money iu a tramway subject, to such terms, but we would not object to the clause if it contained words necessitating same good reason lor exercising the power given by it. We pro- pose, therefore, to insert-the words "consider the tram was to be a nuisance.or in case the promoter fail in carrying out this oraer or any part of it." Next, aa to clause 14, we wi- h, for the protection of the rails of the tramway, the following to be added, "the wheels of trucks used for the above purposes to be made suitable for use on the tramway. Lastly, as to section 20, we would poiat out that to expect the promoter to find 41,000 within one month after the passing ot the Confirmation Act will not give him sufficient time to form ana bring out his company; and we therefore suggest that three months be substituted for one mo&th, and £ t00 for 41,000. The following are the eeotions Section 12.—"If the corporation at any time after five years from the completion of the tramways respec- tively, or of such part thereof as shall be completed within the respective times limited by this order shall determire, tbat all cr any part or parts cf the tramways or any pa.rt or pares thereof respec- tively shall be discontinued and ought to be removed, the corporation may give notice to the promoter requir- ing him to remove Much tramways or tramway, or part or parts thereof respectively, as are or is peciflad in the no:ice, and the promoter, at his cost i 1 all things, shad, within three months after notice so given. remove as thereby required, and mike good the streets wi1 h woh mate; ial 8S the engineer shall require, and to bis satistactioa,1' &0. Section 14.—"The corporation may at such times, and in such mal,ner h8 they think fit, but subject t) the reasonable bye-laws for the time being in force with rcspect to the tramways, use the tramways for sanitary purposes, and for the conveyance of scavenging stutt, road metal, and any material required for any work or undertaking of the corporation, frae of all tolls and charges in respect of such use," Ac. Section 20.—"As security to the corporation for the due fulfiltrent by the promoter of the obligations to which, under the provisions of this order, he is liable, the promner shliU, in addition to complying," &0.. within three months after the pHssing of the ACG coKfirmiiig this older. invest, to the satisfaction of tbe town c eik of the Borough of Cardiii, in the joint nBlLel of the promoter and the Baid town-oierk, herein- after referred to as the trustees, the sum of £ 1,000," Ac. Councillor Jones said he would propose that no other conditioDs be imposed on thia company than are imposed on the other company.—Coun- cillor Stone seconded the motion.—The Mayor: It you will listen to the section beiog read yon will ecu that we do not ask any more than we asked from the other company.—The Town-clerk then read the section twelve and the corresponding Eection in the agreement of the Provincial Tram- ways Company.—Alderman Jones said they would not get any company to invest their money if they were subjected to so arbitrary a condition. The council ought not to seek to exercise such a power except on eome substantial reason, and he thought they should comply with the request made by Messrs. Morgan and Scott.-Coun. cillor Treaeder observed that it was to the interest of the corporation and of the people for whose accommodation the tramway was intended that they should be aa lenient as was possible, and he agreed with Alderman Jones that this was a rather vexatious and unresaonable requirement to make. They should give enoou ragement to persons who were prepared to lay out their money for the benefit of the whole commu- nity,—Councillor Jones said it would, perhapa, save further dieensaion if he withdrew the resolu- tion. He was not aware that the condition waa the same as was imposed on the other company. —Councillor Stone assented and the motion was then withdrawn.—Councillor Sanders asked what bad been done with clauses passed by them for insertion in the Tramway Sill ? — The Town. clerk replied that, on Tuesday last, he had an interview with Mr. Sullivan, the Parliamentary Agent for Messrs. Morgan and Scott. They agreed to the whole of the require- ments of the corporation, excepting the three mentioned in their letter.-Alderman Evans said he did not see why the two Acts of Parliament should not be the same. If they were the same, the new company could not complain of any hard- ship.—The Town Clerk said he ought also to atate that Mr. Sullivan told him that unlesa the corpo- ration made the oonceaaions for which they asked, the whole thing would be withdrawn.—Alderman Bowen: We have been told that very often. Councillor Stone: I dare say we should be able to start a company in Cardie-Councillor Fulton observed that the corporation cQnld not take any atep that would not be for the benefit of tho rate- payers of the toWn-Alderman Jones proposed that the alteration suggested by Messrs. ^o^n and Soott in clause 12 be adopted.—Councillor Arnr strong seconded the motion.—Alderman moved that the proposed alteration be not adopted. —The amendment was seconded by Alderman Evans, and, on the votes being taken, it was earned by 16 to 12.—The alterations suggested by MesBrs. Morgan and Scott in clauses 14 an 20 were agreed to. THE SLAUGHTER HOUSES. It was reBolved that the application of Mr- or the exclusive nse of the blood houses at and Boath be granted at an annual rental Onn„ -ii STREET IMPROVEMENTS. imiiro»firor Armstrong asked when the private School *n the locality of the Adamsdown said thuu .0 1)0 carried out f—Alderman Jonea the work wonM8 Bw0r\now being pIint?.d 80 Jones compfain commenced.—Councillor improvements the contractors for the their work, atlff ^ond road had neglected ceed with it at once. Th«» tbem to.pr?" v. delayed by the f„i bad, to some extent, ? aXn lost,—Councillor T Joara^.e weather had been auDDlem««+ Reea objected to the passing of report of the public ^orks coatee. «^t waa only han(Jed P at the commencement of £ e meeting and they b,a. yBeev«tf "<rg..«o0rid*jk i' contained B6V ^ceution. For w hl3h he would take for th°0r ^stance, he would not v°t0 us ,^Provemants of it. He movea tn» rrrounce seoondad +v motion.— Councillor ^a a in ite present oon unfair to leave Edward ter* that the wnfv dittos. Alfcnua EUtortwMJ* £ ^2 in Edward terrace would cot 1 P therefore out of improvements elsewhere, there was no reason why it *boui tg of the Tbe motion was negatived, and w -a0V,ted.—1The public works committee were taen w* r Qoe of supplementary report involved the a f the the tenders of Messrs. Smith and » jm. sum of JE1.494 13s 3d for P«^te. the provements in Lower Grangetown » B tenders of Messrs. Williams and J at the Bum of MG 12s 4Jd for private ments in St. Peter's street, and the tender or Kobert Day for improving and re-forming 7 Btreet, Edward terrace, Davia street, and rel^i street, at 6d per yard, and 6d per load haulage beyond the firBt half mile.—It was resolved, on the motion of Alderman Evans, seconded t>7 Aldeman Jones, that the necessary plans, sections and estimates be prepared for private improve- ment street works in the following atreets. to take order after those already in hand, viz.: Gold Btreet, Metal street, Crof c street, Fox lane, Fort street, Booker Btreet, Tyler street, Fanny stieet, urd Letty Btreet. 1 he medical OFFICER'S KrPOET. The r< pert of Dr. Paine for tho month of De. cember was as follcwfe lie total de» tha registered iathe Urban Sanitary Bistr ct (i Can,ifi during the four weeks euding Dec, i,. 3^79, were )o&. Üf theFe 81 were males 63 femoieg, Ubc tctal tirtbs retisiered were Sit, nansaly, KM n a;e and ill females. The ex^e&s of births over Ofatl p tths 19 Tbe deatb-rr.tif, although it, h"8 oon- »->rinf. Vl.\ diiri'ig the last two month", is still cp1* w 15 < r u,-it areiag.-s of the £ < at a-raw r.iliasr town j oj-uiaiion, wbich is ettimavecl to be j lbs xich ha? obtained tb:' U :h'> i i Lf; .ie .f rH?- 1i MX- tint hi uue ill a sjvea, r:CÄTfe io ;li.;I11J8:it,iG u fT ;«ts, y producing !tT, 1110 !'f,.Ji',y r< •: oi e l:1i.(lmat(Jry d'"eIH!Üc; d th, i terual ,(, ,lly th-'SflOf thu rr "ratory .rsfau?. ilh L 1 to of tJ,, has bejn il p-jr 1,000 i-.h>.bi- ) t-, as (t. Ifiop t l/.fl the avere U d ran i.VrhiK tb,. same ;vri il of tho L'z tyj-ioil im !-I: t, wus enumerated by itie Ke^-iftrar- -,enetal, 8.) <xc- i fcive has she (leach-rate bee). in these towns, that 1ll Ie "e,k ,¡;.jJ,gA?(" nil" 13 the everasre death-rats leiorted by tho kejiii-trax-Generil rose to 31 p,r i)00. "be (jirih rate 1.,tI beur, 34'7 pe-- 1,000 inhabitants, lie dfcRth-n-te from ttio seveii chief zymotic dise.s.s v as 3 4 i or 1.ü(;O i-habitauts; tik,t of the iarge towns 3 D ter 1,0( 0. 1be report then stated that Mr. J. W. Thomas, tie borough analyst, had examined samples of water obtained from two welli in Conybeare rcud, Canton. Hie opinion was that both were Car gerouB for drinking, and that their hardness rendered tht)m unfit for any other domestic pur- posea. He recommended that the wells be peremp- torily closed.-The report was adopted. THE LIGHTING AND WATER COMMITTEE. Councillor Sanders moved that the minutes of the above committee be adopted, with the excep- tion of clause 308, which referred to the lighting of Newport road, and that the name of the com- mittee be altered to that of The Lighting Com- mittee."—Councillor Davies seconded the proposition, which was adopted nem. dis, THE PURCHASE OF THE WATERWORKS The minutes of the waterworks committee were next considered.—Councillor Armstrong asked what prinoiple would be adopted with regard to the water rate. In the past there had been a lack of system, and some persons had had a tangible cause of complaint as to the way in which they were charged. There ought to be a uniform rate charged throughout the whole of the town.- Councillor Sanders said that, as a member of the waterwoiks committee, and one who had had something to do with looking into the matter from the commencement, he hoped that Mr. Armstrong would not that day prgss the com- mittee to pledge itself to any definite arrange- ments. There was doubtless room for certain peopla to eay they were not charged fairly; but with a concern of such magnitude it was not possible to avoid the occurrence of a thing of that Bort, especially as the town had increased so rapidly in siza and importance. The committee would have plenty to do for eometime, without committing itself to any refer me, and he hoped they would not be hasty.— Aldeman Elliott agreed with Mr. Sanders, and thought the committee should consider the aivisa- bi!ity of giving e- ery householder the means of turning the w..oier off and on at his pleasure. CotEioerable loss would thus be avoided. Connail- lor Beavan said thai if he were right the charges were regulated by the Act of Parliament. He did rot see why they could not accept the Act, and charge everybody equally from the very first.- Airierm&n Jones said it would be well if member of the couvdi vro'ald ask for information befora they ventured to tiitcnss a question. A meeting was recently held at Roath, at which several councillors were present, and various state- ments v. -,ra made in reference to tha waterworks and the charges made for water. Mr. Beavan was in the chair, and he endorsed the remarks cf a Mr. Clemerson, and Mr. Trounce said he ODpoted the purchase of the waterworks, though he (Mr. Jones) did notrocollact his having done so. He was under the impression that Mr. Winfctone was the only person who opposed it; The discontent, which might have been smoothed over by Mr. Beavan and Mr. Trounce, was fanned by them. As Mr. Sanders had said there were discrepancies in the charges for water, and it was probable that this would always be the case. Pro- perty fluctuated in value, and it was worthy of note that at the present time Mr. Beavan paid 28s whereas he ought to pay 35s, and Mr. Trounce paid 30s, whereas he ought to pay 40s. (Laughter.) If they were to do justice to those who were overcharged, they mutt also do justico to themselves by looking after those who were under-charged. (Laughter.) They would be most happy to raise Mr. Beavan's rates at once if he likod, but he had better allow it to stand until they got a chance of revising the whole.- Councillor Beavan said he rose to vindi- cate his position. He was prepared to pay according to the Act of Parliament, and he believed he was just as well able to pay 35a as 28s. With regard to the meeting to which Mr., Jones referred, he did not attend it as a member of the council; he took his stand as a burgess and a ratepayer, and it appeared, from his interpretation of the Act, that certain persons in the town, irrespective of himself, were paying too much.— Councillor Trounce denied having stated at the meeting that he opposed the scheme of the purchase of the waterworks. His sincere hope was that it would be a success.—At a later stage of the meeting the following report of the Par- liamentary Committee was submitted to the council Your committee, in pursuance of the power vestMm them by the council authorising them to enter into negotiations for raising by way of loaps the money re- quired for the purchasing of the undertaking of the CaroiS Waterworks Company. report as follows 1. In the first instance several insurance and other public companies were asked to lend the money to the corporation for the purchase of the unnertaking of the Caiditf Waterworks Company,.and although vigorous ettorts were used to obtain the money through them, as well as thiough some of the great finanoial agents in London and elsewhere, none of them would agree to advRDce it at a less rate of interest than £ 41 to jgliper centum per annum plus commission not less than 1 per cent. 2. As the money could not be obtained through the sources last mentioned, in one or other larga amounts, your committee determined, on the 3rd day of November, X87S, to advertise in the local newspapers as well as in some of the London, Manchester. Liver- pool, and other daily papers, for sums not leis than t600 for periods of five, seven, or tea years or up. wards, Sus. S. As the applications did not come in quickly (on the 23rd of November, 1879, the sum of 959,000 only having been obtained, at interest at £4 per oent.), your com- mittee deter.nired to send the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Jones, Mr. Alderman Bowen, Mr. Councillor Sanders, and tha own. clerk, as a deputation to London to con- fer with several financial agents. All the agents said that the corporation would not be able to obtainthe money at the rate of interast your committee deter- miced to «ive. Whilst the deputation were ia London they agreed with cm gentlemau to borrow from him jMb.OCO at ;C I per coui. 4. After numerous prom'sea had been made to your coir mittee by the directors of the Cardiii Waterworks Ccmpsny to fursish a list of tha shareholders iu tli-j company, the list was not received until the 4th of December ,last, and on tha", day tha town-clerk sent a letter to Each shaieholuer, of which the following is an extract: I have pleasure in annexing particulars i.rid ferm of application respecting the loan required by the corporation of Cardiff for completing the purchase of the undertaking of the Caruili Waterworks Com- pany, ana in case yc u desire to lend the whole or a portion of the amount of the purchase money due 11 jonas a sbareholaer of the Waterworks Company, I shall be obliged if you will fill up the application and return it to me, if possible, in the course of a day or two, as the corporation intend to complete the pur- chase on the 24th instant. The directors of the Cardiff Waterworks Company have stated that they will be prepared to aooept a proper legal authority from indi- vidual shareholders for the deduction of such sums as each may agree to invest in the corporation loan, fr^m their respective shares in the division of the purchase money, as part payment of the total sum agreed to be laid for the transfer of the Waterworks under- taking. I may add that the c >rporation are prepared to issue coupons with the bends, and that in case you agree to lend the nhole or part of such money which may be payable to you the interest will accrue from thd 25th ii-stant upon the amount lent." To which 45 share- holders replied agreeing to advance to the corporation in the aggregate £ 143,020 16s 8d out of their respective ehares in the capital of the company. The directors subsequently stated that they should only distribute 200 per cont. of the capital whereby the jOL43,020 16J 8d was reduced to £ 119,908. 5. The purchase of the undertaking was completed at the offices of the company, on Wednesday, the 21th cf .1 ecembei, 1879, and the purchase money, namely, 1300.C00. was made un as follows — Cash £ 180093 0 0 Amount agreed to be lent by the shareholders in the company 119S08 0 0 £ 3000;0 0 0 In addition to which your committee paid Parliamentary expenses 3823 11 4 Interest on 9300.000 from the 29th of September, 1879, to eate of comple- tion (the corporation receiving all the water rates from the 29th of Septem- ber. 3879) £ 2855 14 7 Expenditure on account of capital 1627 2 9 Eevtnue expenses from the 9lh of September, 1879 1173 4 6 565a 1 10 CR. Receipts on account ef Bevev ue since 2Sth fcept., 1879. £ 2 £ 8 17 11 Interest on bonds to k9th Sept., 1879 171 2 1 2460 0 0 IC5196 1 10 £ 309019 13 2 At the date of the completion the cor- poration had in the Brecon Old Bank bud thefNationsl Provincial Bank of England A161337 9' 1 Amount advanced by shareholders in tbe. company. 1199C8 0 0 Deficit (ovtrdrawn from the Brecon Old Bank) 27774 4 1 The total amount paid to the company being RU9019 13 2 Of the above sum, namely, 9309,019 13s 2d, one quar- ter's groeS revenue, say about £ 4,300 li3 due to the corporation, which, with the expenditure on account of capital. £ ),627 2s 9d, will reduce the amount to about 4304 800. According to the terms of the agreement of purchase, the corporation take over the debenture debt of 'he company, amour-ting to £ 20,450. Towards the deficit voir committee had acoepted various I0--213 amounting to £ 29,278 Is, to be paid on or before the 7th of Jaruary, 1880, and at the present time tho sum of £ 25.778 Is has been paid in respect of that sum. 6 The first payment on account of the loan was made on tie 5th of November, 1879, and on the 17th of December. 1679, your committee cetermmed to close tbe list of aprlica ions, thus showing that in 42 days your committee negotiated the whole of the loan re- quired, viz., £ 310,523 jos Id, at interest after the r:1te cf £ 4 per centum per annum. Sincethelast-mentioned date a large number of further applications have been received by the town. clerk, amounting to m. re £ 200,CC0, which have not been aocepted. As to the question of commission your committee have negotiated the loan at the following rates: 960,000, at one per cent, commission; £ 93,510, at 10s. per cent. com- mission; £ 12,s:00, at 5s. ser cnt. commission; £ 144,823 10s Id. without any commission j total, *810,523 10s. Id.. ». In consequence of a portion of the abstract OI title not having been delivered to the town-clerk be- *OTe the 20th of December last, the conveyance oould not be prepared by the 24th of December, and aa your a^"mtee determined to settle the purchase on that under* arranged that the company should give an BssurnJi under their seal to execute a proper was done* w^en upon by the corporation, whioh the* having completed the purchase of their dnK«S 8 °* the Cardiff Waterworks feel that our chase TJ!fe nearly at an end, so far as regards the various costi ? £ wr committee will now ascertain the ir cr the Cardiff r.81868* and expenses incident to obtain- Itfmn dutv ori S^'ation Act, 1879; tha amountof /•nats commissions and mortgages, legal c°8tf"l ^nMses advertisements, and other ioci- deDtal expenses, whereby the corporation will be in a position *h° exact amount of the oost of ,CqUllijDg the Undertaking of the Cardiff Waterworks. vail cfrdifr Jones, Chairman# Town-toftll* Carain, January 5,1880. Alderman Lewismoved that a vote of thanks be accorded to the yAlderman Jonea, Coun- cillor Sanders, the Town.clerk for their services in negotiatirg thc purchasa of the water- works.—Councillor Yorath seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation.-Alderman Jones responded, 8tBvin^„* ^.+new bad done ripht in purchasing the waterworks, and that in a couple cf years time Mr Wins tone would gee the result, and would be plad to admit that he mistaken. (App ause) —Mr. Wmstone afie B few remaps, charantan-ing tho lure into which t,i¡1 eorpj?at:oa had si-uifcu losing game." j OVfeRCKOVDlNG OF TJvAJlWA.* CAgS. Mr. A kit-r man liijlor proposed, in a.o nrdanc* v.itb notice ^iven That t&e tojm-ol<fk b » instructed to csli the attention of the officer i t-lse Cardiff Tramway Compauy to th* oveeoeo -v- ding of tbe tramcars. av6 ah.) tu p«4i>set?gers allowed to stand upor. too s-ops and ylaf.for<n of the care used wiihin ihe borough. Oj trMy t) the bye-laws ar;d regulations made by th? coap%ny iineer the powers conferred npOM them by the Tramway Act, 1870, and the Tramways Odo.r Confirmation Act, 1878 Mr. Tavlor called at- tention to bye-laws 15 17, 19, and 25, and said they had not been carried out by the tramway company. He hoped this would be sufficient; if not, they would have to apply to the Board of Trade to enforce them. -Councillor Jaaoba seconded the motion, which was carried. THE PROPOSED NEW FRSE LIBRARY. Alderman Bowen said, as the council were aware, they had applied for plans for a new free library. They had received 1C7, and he moved that the free library committee be allowed to use the chapel in Working street for the pur- pose of examining the isame.-Counciflor Stone seconded the motion, which was carried. This concluded the business.

GLAMORGAN HUNT BALL. On Tuesday evening the annual ball in con- nection with the Glamorgan Hant Club was held in the Assembly-room, Town-hall, Cardiff, and was as usual attended by the elite of the county. The arrangements were carried out by a com- mittee comprising Mr J. S. Gibbon, the master of the hunt, Sir Joseph Spearman, Captain Birt St. A. Jenner, and other distinguished mem- bers of the club, and were elaborate and complete. At the entrance to the Town-hall was a porch for the reception of the guests, and the veetlbu e was oarpeted and decorated with hot-house plants and ferns. A portion of the vestibule was utilised as a supper room, and was arranged to accommodate about 200 persons. The tables were set out with great taste, and the caterer, Mr. C. Chalk, may be complimented on the pretty effect produced. The ante-room was used for the supply of refreshments, end was adorned with mirrors, plants, &o., and the arrangement of the assembly-room must have given every satisfaction to the votaries of the dance. 'ihe floor waa left uncovered, and the walla were hung with mirrors, surmounted by stags' heads, foxes' heads, whips, horns, and other emblema of the hunt. At the front of the orchestra was a splendid display of tree ferna and variegated plants, and the windows were hung with ourtains of redbaiza The band was that of Messrs. Coot and Tinney, London, and the programme of dances was aa follows Quadrillo, Lea Oloohes de Corneville valt-e, La Charm ante galop, "Hunt Galop;" Lancers, "H.M,S. Picatorepolka, "Boane Bouebe;" 7a!B3, "Toujours ou Jamais galop, "John Peel;" polka, "Bno a Bcao;" Lsncera, The Baview;" valee, The Officers galop, "First Favorite;" Vctlfa, Pomona j" quadrille, The Timesvslre, Laa Siraaes polka, Tout a la Joie Lacc?rs, Unitad Her. vice;" galop, "Prestissimo;" polka, Prorr.3- nadevalse, "La Beiceuse Country Dance; galep, "Eclat." The ball waa fixed to commence at 10 o'clock, and socn after that hour the company indulged in their first turn on the "light fantastic." Daucing was continued until an early hour ia the morning, and the affair was throughout a great saacaesa.

ME. HENRY RICHARD AT GLOUCESTER Mr. Henry Bichard, the member for Merthyr, addressed a large meeting at Gloucester, on Tiles. day evening, held under the auspices of the Looal Liberal Association. The Mayor of Gloucester (Aldeiman Ellis) occupied the chair, aud was Bupported by Alderman Robinson, the adopted Liberal candidate for the city, the city sheriff, and many of the leading membera of the aasoci- aticn. The Mayor, in a short introductory ad. dress, welcomed Mr. Richard to Gloucester as a popular and eloquent advocate of religious equality, and, as a Nonconformist himself, he claimed for that section of Liberals the gene- rous treatment of the party. Mr. RICHARD, who was very heartily received, said that there was some difficulty in these days in discussing political subjects. These were divided into two parts—home and foreign. The present Government had no home policy at all to speak of, and as to foreign affairs they ware told by the Conservatives that they must not discuss theBe, first, because it was unnecessary; second, beoause it was wearisome and obsolete); and third, because it was unpatriotic. The only alternative, therefore, was to cease speaking at all. But the Liberal party could not so far indulge their opponents, and in his opinion, it was their duty to speak with frequency and emohaaia in condemnation of the Ministerial policy. They were bound to lift up their voice and spars not, in order to save their country from degradation and danger. Although six years in office, the Government had scarcely passed one measure which could be called their own of any significance whatever. Many of their Bills had perished jin embryo; others had been stillborn, while others had died amid general contempt. The hon. mem. ber then enumerated the measures proposed by the Government, and contended that to try to narrate the advantages flowing from their home policy would be like dipping buckets into empty well'! and growing old in drawing nothing out. Bat then it might be said that the dearth of domestic legislation was com- peneated for by a spirited foreign policy. Well, they had certainly had enough of foreign polioy, for it had extended its baneful influence over three-quarters of the globe. America alone re- mained to complete the circle, and in the latest acquisition of territory upon the Gold Coast it seemed probable that the germ might be found of a quarrel with the United States. It had been said bappy is that nation which has no history, but he was inclined to paraphrase the saying by remarking, Happy is that cation which has no foreign policy." He abhorred the phrase, spirited foreign policy," and never teaid it without apprehension of danger. It meant menace aud aggres- sion, and generally led to war and humili- ation, in which both parties usually shared. The speaker then referred to the disas- trous results of a spirited foreign policy to France, and warned hia audience that similar results might be expected to follow from a like policy if it were pursued by this country. After a warm eulogium upon Mr. Gladetone's Ministry and the legislation it effected, the hon. gentleman referred in severe terms to the foreign policy of the Ministry, denouncing the invasion of Afghanistan as an act so gress, so flagrant, and so inexcusable that it could hardly be equalled in the whole history of human folly and infatuation. In responding to a vote of thanks, Mr. RICHARD said he intended next session to propose an address to the Queen in favour of negotiations being entered into with foreign Powera for the bringing about of international disarmament.

TBE CHARGE OF EMBEZZLE- MENT AT MERTHYR. At Merthyr police court on Wednesday (before Mr. J. Bishop, stipendiary), a commercial traveller named Austin Phipps, of Brecon, was brought up on remand charged with embezzling the moneys of his employers, Messrs. Kerr and Hislop, tailors and drapers, of Merthyr. Mr. W. Simons prosecuted, and Mr. J. J. Jones (Lewis and Jones) defended the accused. After a few opening remarks from Mr. Simons, in which he stated that further defalcittions to the extent of £ 10 had been disoovered, Mr. Jamea Kerr was examined as to the euma alleged to have been embezzled. John Howell, Swan Hotel. Hay; James William Cross, Royal Hotel, Rhymney; and Owen Fox, Tredegar, were then called, and produced receipts signed by the defendant, showing that they had paid the amount due from them to Messrs. Kerr and Hislop. William Davies, foreman to Messrs. Kerr and Hislop, was called, and after having explained the manner in which the business, ao far as the defendant was concerned, wag carried on, said that nothing had been received from Mr. Phippa with reapect to the three customers mentioned above. In further examina. tion Mr. Kerr said that it was from their foreman's statement and their books that they discovered that certain moneys had not been paid in by the defendant. This was all the evi- dence taken, after which Mr. Simons said he was afraid be should have to ask for a further adjourn- ment, in order to bring some other cases forward against the defendant. After some opposition to the adjournment on the part of Mr. Jones, the Stipendiary remanded the case for a week, offering to liberate the defendant on bail, if it was forth. coming. A gentleman from Swansea arrived during the evening, and became surety for the defendant's re-appearance.

The Oldham Cotton Masters' ABSooiation have passed a resolution determining to resist to the uttermost the demand of the operatives for an advance of 10 per oent. Gold's green, Hill top, West BromwioL, August 19. 1879.-De u Sir. Lmuoh regret tbat in oon- aequenoe of the very neavy weather on Saturday last, we were obliged to postpone the preautation of our testi- monial and gold medal, but I herewith inform you that we shall, on Saturday week, have the honour of pre- senting you, in thepublio market at Wedneabury, with a golc modal of 22 oarat, value eight guineas, bearing testimony to the wonderful oarea effected by yoa injar district. I may here mention that this medal will be more especially presented to you for the wonderful cure of Joseph Taylor, of this place, who was unable to get out of bed for about six months, and for some time before we sent for you WIiB uuable to sit up in bed. his pains being most exoruoiafcing. One medieal man told him one of his kidneys was di/seaaed, another that it was pleurisy, the third that it was an abscess, and then, as it got worse, it was a,tumour. The case appeared identical with that of tbe Powiok case we road from your circular, which gave ua all faith that you oould oure Taylor. and we sent for you. We were muoh surprised to learn from you that it was neither the one disease nor the other above mentioned, and that jou expected to have him out of bed shortly, We were more surprised to Una the supposed tumour, whioh was estimated toi be four pounds in weight, entirely gone in a fortmght,and the man sitting up on the fifteenth day for six boors. During the third W80c he walked across the street two or t £ ree timet* daily and the fourth week day Tavlorfor sometime been able to follow his work, and is the marvel ot this district.Indeed, it is almost hke brintfingthe dead to life. Surely no one should respair of recovery, but apply to you when aJl outers W hoos. The men of our yard, together Iritb other friendThave thought it a duty they owe yoa nubliBhed for the benefit of others.—'I am, dear ar, faith- hdJyyourBT J. B oll. (For the workmgmwiofGoW's. green!) To Dr. Woodland, Woroester. Sansome place every morning eigM to ten; »»uoester, every Moaday, one to Ave, Crown Hotel, Cattls Market_j Cheltenham, every Tuesday, one to foM, 18, Albion streeti Worcester, every Wednesday, nine to two. Ban some places Kidderminster, every Thursday. 1.30 tc 7.15, 15, Bull rings Worcester, every to two, Sensotne place.™ Enclose stamp, addressed envelope, and avatc particulars in all oases, or rooms. This ii one case out of many hundreds giv«i up by tho n o it ami.3*nt madioal men in .•ir.giana. Patients maj ra 'A&?- in n^ighhos ^ood iii lon^-stjcaciiag <nses tillmrs-A, «-« --te-.t-lon cinbe gigen.- i- A.ddrsse Secret at y Eoleotto Dispeawry, S&aaoaieplaoe | Worcester, W4