The Cardiff Times

LLANDAFF. PETTY SESSIONS.—MONDAY. (Before T. W. BOOKER and J. H. INSOLE, Esqrs.) CATTLE REGULATIONS.—"William Lewis, of Lanmaes, was ordered to pay costs for having, on the 4th inst., removed a cow and calf on the public road without a proper form of declaration. NUISANCE AT GRANGETOWN.—David Griffiths, of Pen- coed. was summoned for maintaining a nuisance, in the shape of two foul privies, on property of his at Grangetown. He was ordered to pay the costs and to abate the nuisance within three days. RIDING WITHOUT REINS.—Lewis Southcombe, of Can- ton, was summoned by the police for riding without reins. P C. Price proved the case, and it was stated that the defen- dant had committed the same offence before. He was fined os. and costs. ,Tr.„- rot DRUNK AND RIOTOUS.—Thomas Williams, of Canton, was fined 2s. (id. and costs and John Hewlett Is. and costs. QUARRELSOME WOMEN.—Jane Radley, of Ely Rise, summoned Mary Green, also of Ely, for assaulting her at Canton, on June 15th. It appeared that as the parties were returning home from Cardiff market, they indulged in a con- versation which provoked a quarrel. The complainant cast some slur on the defendant in regard to pounding donkeys, and the other retaliated by insinuating something about stealing coal. These taunts led to blows. In the scuffle complainant had her umbrella broken-she said bv the de- fendant's violence-the defendant said it was broken in blows struck at her. The Bench considered the defendant most in fault, and fined her Is. and 19s. 9d. costs. WOUNDING AT LLANDAPF FAIR.—The adjourned case of Priscilla Jackson, charged with wounding Mrs. Ellen Clothier, of Bute-road, Cardiff, at the Red Lion Inn, Llan- daff, during the fair, was closed by the defendant being com- mitted for trial at the assizes, it being shown that the defen- dant, a woman of doubtful character, living at Cardiff, had, without provocation, struck Mrs. Clothier with a beer glass in the face, causing a severe wound and leaving an indelible disfigurement of the countenance. RIVAL NEWSMEN.—George Williams, the newsman who sells the Bristol Timcs, was summoned for an assault by William Ricketts, the newsman of the Bristol Post. There has long been a bad feeling between these rival colporteurs, which, on the 2nd inst when they met in Shakspeare street, Roath, culminated in open hostitlities. Williams, it ap- peared had commenced the aflray by denouncing the Post and its carrier, when Ricketts retorted that "at any rate the Post did not starve its wife." Upon this Williams at- tacked Ricketts and struck him. Both men talked volubly in court, and after listening to them with much patience, the Bench decided that Williams was in the wrong, and fined him 8s. M., including costs. ROBBING A ROBBER.Mary Sweeney was charged with robbing her employer, Mr. John Stallard, of Llangat- tock, Monmouthshire. It appeared that the prisoner had decamped from complainant's service, carrying off a quantity of money belonging to him. She came to Cardiff, where she was herself robbed of £5 of the stolen money by Ann Don- ahay. This woman was charged before the Bench here last week' with stealing this money and a likeness; and she was committed for trial at the assizes. Sweeney was now herself charged with having stolen the money from Mr. ^fnll-ird and P.S. Yanstone having given evidence which Sfi have been in possession of £ 10 of the missing money, she was ordered to be detained with a view of being handed over to the authorities m Monmouthshire. SUSPICIOUS COMPANY—Sarah Rowland, a woman of loose character in Canton, and her man, John Duggan, were charged with robbing David Thomas, an old milkman resid- ing in Canton, of a purse and £ 20. The prosecutor s story was that on the 12th instant he met the female prisoner near the Princess Royal Inn, and some conversation passed in Welsh, after which they parted. He met her again after a while, and in the course of the interview she picked his pocket, and departed. This was on a Friday. The prisoner left the neighbourhood, and did not return until the Sun- day, when the police took her into custody. The prisoners were remanded for further evidence.

NEWPORT. A STORY OF A DREAM.-At the Newport petty ses- „ „n Saturday, Margaret Hanbury, at young girl, 8 hnrffed with stealing a watch, the property of John was charg \Tellons, on the 21st of June. There was Jones, at against the a. cused except that tbe no evident nt for a short time at Jones's, and giil lived as left a]one jn the house, and on the da) watch safe before she went out. In Mrs. Jones ascertained that the girl had the course of the day « w taken her disBppeared also. Information watch was fount } dis00ver her where. was given to the,P0ll°e> waS apI)rehended at Car- abouts until Fnday, nwever Mrs. Jones dreamed diff. In the meantime, however. on several occasions that l.ei f thfl dream she the hedge, and she told a 1 einhb u h hrta better had had. The neighbour told Mis. Joins go and examine the hedge, but Mrs. Jones juijtv did not believe in dreams, and laughed at the credulity of her neighbour, who, however, got Mrs- Jones r, and search the hedge, and there, to her great a^ o •> ment, she found the long-lost watch. The girl dec are she had never seen the watch, and was discharged.

PENTYRCH. CLUB FEAST.—The Ivorites of this place held their annual feast on Saturday last. The members met in the morning at their lodge room, at the Colliers Arms, and about eleven o'clock they proceeded headed by a brass band, with the intention of going to Capel Llan- illterne, but owing to the rain which fell heavily at the time, they did not go there but went to the village pass, the residence of the Rev. H. J. Thomas. They proceeded from thence to the King's Arms, where they stayed for nearly an hour, owing to the rain, then they returned to their lodge room about two o'clock, where an excel- lent dinner was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins. After the cloth was removed the usual toasts were pro- posed and responded to, and several addresses were given, the remainder of the evening was spent very happily in singing, dancing, and other amusements.

LLANTRISSANT. LLANHARRY MINES.—Owing to the death of Mr. John Bethel), brother to ex-Lord Chancellor Westbury, the Llanharry iron ore and coal mines are in the market. Mr. Bethell made a consiierable outlay upon the pro- perty, but it did not turn out so successful as was anti- cipated. PASSING COUNTERFEIT COIN.-At the last petty ses- sions held here, Mary O'Connor, of Cardiff, was brought up on remand, charged with passing connterfeit coin at Liantrissant, on the 27th of June. Mrs. Jane Parry, of the Fox and Hounds, proved receiving two one-shilling pieces counterfeit coin, of the prisoner, on the afternoon of the 27th June. Mr. D. Williams, grocer and draper, proved the prisoner offered a counterfeit shilling on the same afternoon, in payment for some cotten print. Mr. D. Evans, Greyhound Inn, received a counterfeit shil- ling in payment for a glass of cider; and Miss Morvydd Morgan, of the George Inn, likewise proved that the prisoner offered her a counterfeit shilling. P.C. Price proved receiving the coins from the witnesses, and P S. King proved the apprehension of the prisoner. She was committed for trial at the assizes.

CWMAMAN. On Monday and Tuesdey evening Miss James gave two mesmeric entertainments, at the British school of this place. The audience on both evenings was very small, there being a beggarly row of empty benches, which betokened anything but a cheering prospect to the fair entertainer. The experiments made were of the usual character, and need no comment.

CHEPSTOW. THE CHEPSTOW OLD BANK.—A second dividend of Is Gll. in the pound is announced by the trustees of Swad and Co., Chepstow Old Bank. The suspension took place in June, 1866, and the liabilities amounted to £ 50,000., and it was estimated at the time that the estate would realize IOs. in the pound. A dividend of 8s. was paid some months since, and with the Is. 6d. now announced makes a total of 9s. Gd. The assets are not yet all realized, &r)d it is understood that there will be another small dividend.

HEREFORD. The quaint old wooden-fronted house near the palace of the Bishops of Herefor where "Nell Gwyono" was lorn and lived, has been entirely swept away. Every visitor to Hereford used to call to see it, but it has proved obnoxious to an eoctesiastieal dignitary, and has be; n in consequence entirely demolished. The bouse was pretty, filled in with quaint old wooden piles, and in King Charles's time, facing as it did a pleasant hank sloping down to the river, it must have been a charming h irne. TiJ'è Mayors of Hereford, Leominster, and adjoining town- [lte about to begin a cru-ade against the bakers, who for a long time hava sold their bread in anything j but a proper manner. All nre to blJ prosecuted who fail from this date to sell bread pioperly weighed.

PONTYPRIDD. OPEN AIR FJITE,—The 19th Glamorganshire Rifles, have decided upon holding their annual fete on Thurs- day next, in a field placed at their disposal by Mr. L nox. The usual attractions have been provided and a large number of people is expected. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—Last Sunday week afforded the members of the Wesleyan body an oppor- tunity of hearing the Rev. T. Clark, formerly of this place, but now of Britton Ferry. A full meeting was the result, for Mr. Clark earned for himself a high opinion as a young preacher of the gospel. FAREWELL SUPPER.-On Friday evening last, a num- ber of friends who appreciated the good qualities of Mr. G. Alexander, who is leaving this town for Swansea, invited hin to a supper. The convivial meeting was held in the New Inn Hotel, at which Mr. Williams presided, and Mr. Hunter took the vice-chair. A num- ber of toasts were drunk, and after the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were gone through, the toast of the evening was proposed by Mr. Morrissey in, as far as felling went, eloquent terms. A presentattion of a pipe was made amidst enthusiastic plaudits. Mr. G. Alexan- der responded in appropriate terms. The proceedings terminated satisfactorily and pleasantly. It was gener- ally felt that the opportunity of testifying to the worth of a sterling man, was one which was deserving of the enthusiasm which it created. COUNTY COURT.—THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. (Before His Honour Judge FALCONER.) THE COCKATOO CASE.—JUDGMENT.—W. M. Jones v, Thomas Gould. In this case Mr. H. Davis, Cardiff was for the plaintiff, and defendant had retained Mr. Simons, of Merthyr. The plaintiff was the owner of a Cockatoo of a rare description. It bad escaped from plaintiffs' house, and plaintiff followed in pursuit to the Gellevwastad field, to which place the bird had flown. There plaintiff found the bird lying dead and the defen- dant standing by with his gun. The defendant admit- ted killing the bird, and stated he believed that it was an owl." Plaintiff claimed damages, and the jury valued the bird at £3, and fouod that the defendant believed the bird was a wild one. Plaintiff's attorney contended that defendant being a trespasser when he shot the bird, was liable fer damages, though he was not aware that the bird belonged to the plaintiff, and re- ferred to VVinsone v. Greenback; Willes 577. The point was argued at the June Court, and his Honour reserved his opinion. Judgment was given in this Court for the plaintiff for Y,3 and costs. The following is,iiis Honour's judgment. This case was heard with a jury and a special verdict was given valuing a certain Cockatoo at X3, and this sum was to be entered for the plaintiff if in point of law there was no justification of the defendant in killing the bird. The jury negatived any negligence or want of care on the part of the defen- dant in killing the bird, meaning thereby to negative any wilful injury or any design to destroy any known property of the plaintiff in the bird. The defendant had been informed that there was a wild bird in a tree, and he was asked to shoot it. He believed it to be a wild bird, and some time about four o'clock of the afternoon of the 7th of February he shot it. It was a misty rainy day, and it was nearly dark when the bird was shot. About five minutes after the bird was shot the plaintiff came up and said it was his bird. The defend- ant said he should not have shot it if he bad taken it to be worth anything. He had thought it to be an owl, or some wild bird. He did not rembmber to have seen a Cockatoo before. The plaintiff came into the field before the bird was picked up. We were discussing then" said the defendant, what the bird was and we could not say but that it was an owl." The defendant had no idea what the bird was and he believed it was a wild bird. The plaintiff is not the owner or occupier of the land where the bird was shot, nor is the defendant. The defendant was a trespasser on the ground where he killed the bird. There were several witnesses examined, but the facts which are material are those stated. If it were mere misadventure I should have held that the finding of the jury exempted the defendant from blame, were it not also that the defendant was a trespasser when the act was done. There can be no doubt that a man may have property against all the world in wild animals which have been reclaimed. The owner of such animals is entitled to have them protected, and if the owner of land, who may also be owner of such animals, chooses to have such animals on his land, no stranger can justify the killing of them because be may not have seen such animals before. Take the ordinary case of wild animals not reclaimed, and which are called game. In Rigg v. Lorsdale 11, ex, R 671, it was held that grouse killed by a poacher belonged to the owner of the land. In Higgs v. Blades, House of Lords, 12; Law Times, R 617, the defendant, a fishmonger, bought of a man two bags containing ninety rabbits, and ordered them to be consigned to him at the station at Stamford. The rabbits were sent and delivered to the purchaser, when one Higgs came up and claimed them to be the property of the Marquis of Exeter, on whose land they had been killed, and after some contest he took them away and sold them. It was contended that the de. fendant, acting under the authority of the Marquis of Exeter, was justified in what he did. The House of Lords held that the rabbits killed by a trespasser on the land of Loid Exeter belonged to his lordship, as the owner of the ground. This case settled a long disputed question respecting the right of property in such ani- mals. A trespasser had no right to destroy the birds, and he could get no right of property in them when they were destroyed. Now it may be admitted that there is no claim here to the bird on the part of the de- fendant, and that what he did was mere misadventure, there being no wish or desire to injure any rights of property. Meing a trespasser, however, he could not ex- cuse the killing if it were merely a wild bird. Here the plaintiff had a right of property in the bird so long as it remained in A reclaimed state, and might again be re- duced into captivity. In Comyu's Digest, title trespass 563, it is said—" If the defendant enter the close of the plaintiff where there is no footpath, and adjoining to his paJdock, with guns and dogs, and a dog runs into the paddock and kills a deer, trespass lies, for it cannot be called involuntary." The dog would not have killed the deer if its owner had not entered the close. Again, in Goke, Elizabeth p. 10, a man bad shot at a bird, and lighted a fire which consumed the house of another, and it was held that though tb3 damage happened by misad. venture it arose from an act of misfeasanoe,ifor which an action lay. A wrongful act in the first instance, namely, an act of trespass against a third person caused the fire. Again, there could have been no justification in this case if the reclaimed animal had belonged to the owner of the soil. Nor is there a legal justification when the legal property (such as that in a reclaimed animal) of one who is not owner of the soil is inad- vertently destroyed, or destroyed by misadventure, through the commission of a wrongful act, or through an act of trespass. Judgment for zC3, the sum at which the jury valued the cockatoo, and costs. MORLEY AND WIFE V. JOHN THOMAS.—Mr. Davis, Cardiff, appeared for plaintiff; Mr. C. H. James, Mer- thyr, for defendant. This was a suit in Equity, and the first tried in this Court by the plaintiffs, who were en- titled to a share in some freehold property at Llantris- sant, against the defendant, who was mortgagee for an account, and leave to redeem. A decree for aa account was made by his Honour in a previous Court, and was account to be taken before the Registrar, whose certifi- cate was sent. The matter now came before the Court on a motion to vary the certificate on the part of the plaintiffs. The solicitors in the case agreed to a com- promise, defendant purchasing plaintiff's share for x o. W. P. JOHN V. THOMAS JONES.—This was an action to recover the sum of £ 42, being the value of iron p ates in possession of defendant. The evidence was full, but the case being adjourned for further decisive evidence, we withhold the report till next Court. Mr. W. Davis, Cardiff, was for the plaintiff, Mr. R. Thomas for de- fendant. ———

COWBRIDGE. GLAMORGAN LIGHT HORSE VOLUNTEERS.—The annual drill of the above regiment will commence at this town on the 29th instant, and the following are the orders of the drill. The troop will assemble in full dress uniform mounted, at the Town Hall, Cardiff, on the above date, at three o'clock p.m., and thence march to Cowbridge. Information as to billets will be given on the march. The full band will be in attendance each day punctually at the place of muster, and no engagements to be made from the 29th July to the 3rd of August inclusive. These orders have been issued by Cornet and Secretary R. E. Spencer. The regimental orders are as follows 1st, the reveille will sound at 6 o'clock a.m., the troop will parade in undress uniform at 7 a.m., the breakfast trumpet will sound at 8 o'clock a.m. 2nd, the officers and non-commissioned officers will parade at half-past 9 o'clock a.m. for instruction drill. 3rd, the troop will parade for mounted drill in full dress uniform at 10 o'clock a.m. The dinner trumpet will sound at 1 o'clock. The troop will parade in full dress uniform mounted for commanding officer's drill at 3 o'clock p.m. The tea trumpet will sound at 6 o'clock. The commanding officer most earnestly calls the attention of the members to drill, and hopes every member will pay attention, and endeavour to make himself effective. We heartily welcome Captain C. H. Williams and his gallant com- pany to our ancient borough, and trust the rereption they may receive at their respective billets will be cre- ditable to the town. We congratulate ourselves on being a iittle animated on the occasion, and throw aside, at least fur that week, that monotony ascribed to our quiet little town. PETTY SESblOJNb, LUESDAY. Absenting Service.—Mr. John "Williams, farmer, Ger- mondes, Welsh St. Donatts, summoned Lewis Plews, farm servant, for absentin0" himself from his service, under the paltry excuse of stating that he had a few words with the Missus." Convicted and fined 10s. out of his wages, and 8s. 9d. costs. NUISAXCE.—Mr. Superintendent Saddler, Bridgend, sum- moned Mr. Robert Thomas, Llanblethian, for an accumula- tion of manure about his premises. The nuisance forth- with being abated, the information was withdrawn on the payment of 6s. 3d. costs. ILLTREATIXG SHEEP.—ML'. William Jenkins, farmer, Caergwanah, charged William Liddicot, Forest Vaur, with unlawfully and cruelly illtrcating one of his sheep, on the 29th of June last. Defendant pleaded that he drove out some sheep from his garden, in which they were trespassing on the day in question, by pelting them with stones. Mr. Jenkins produced witnesses to prove that they found a dead sheep near Tallygarn Mill, within 230 yards of Liddicott's garden. Case dismissed, the camplainant to pay costs. NoN-PAVMEXT OF WAGES,— James Wilson, labourer, summoned Mr John Williams, hay dealer, Lhnblethian, for nonpayment of wages. Complainant stated that he agreed to work for Mr. Williams for :is, 6d. per day, but only received at the rate of 2s. for portions of Monday and Tuesday on which days he had worked, and admitted that he did not come to his work until after 8 o'clock a.m. Case dismissed on payment of 3s costs.

PENARTH. THE DOCK.-Twelve vessels entered the dock daring the week, and twelve Failed. SCHOONER SUNK.—A small schooner, the George, of Kinsale, which had been loaded in the Harbour, by some blunder of the mate's who had been left in charge, sank at the entrance of the Tidal Harbour. She lay under water for several days, and when part of the cargo was taken out of her, she floated. The men being deprived 01 their home, made a tent with the sails, in which they sheltered. CRICKET.—A match was played on Saturday, in the the Cardiff Arms park, between the Penarth and Roath clubs. The Penarth eleven carried all before them— winning the match in one innings. VALENTINE VOX.—Marquis Haydn Ewart, the monarch of ventriloquists, performed in the National School-room, on Monday and Tuesday. His entertainment gave im. mense satisfaction. It was to be regretted that the inclemency of the weather on Monday night prevented many from attending.

BRIDGEND. APOTHECARIES'-HALL,—The following is among the names ef the gentlemen who passed their examination in the science and practice of medicine, and received certificates to practice, on Thursday, the 11th of July: Alexander Paull Fiddian, Bridgend, South Wales. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At this meeting on Saturday there were present-J. C. Nicboll, Esq., Rev. C. Ll. Llewellyn, Ven. Archdeacon Blosse, Rev. C. R. Knight, Rev. J. Evans, Messrs. R. Leyshon, M. William, Thos. Thomas (Maesteg), D. Llewellyn, Wm. Powell, Gronow John, R. Daniel, &c. A letter from Mr. William Bryant was read by the clerk, relative to a lifting pump with fly wheels, and worked on the rotary system, and an esti- mate was given for the same and drawings exhibited. The vice-chairman stated that the prices quoted by Mr. Bryant were similar to those which had been given him when in Cardiff, end he thought the Board could not do better than accept Mr. Bryant's tender for the pump. The Rev. C. R. Knight thought everything connected with the works should be submitted to their surveyor, Mr. Collier, then, if he approved, it was for them to pass or reject, and when passed he ought to see that all was carried out according to specification. Mr. Bry- ant's tender was finally accepted, subject to approval by Mr. Collier. Mr. Cox read th9 petition which he had prepared against the county valuation lists; it received the approval of the Board and the Chairman's signa- ture. PETTY SESSIONS.—SATURDAY. (Before R. FRANKLEN, WM. LLEWELLYN, and J. B. JENKINS, Esq., and the Rev. C. R. KNIGHT.) Charles Chappell, of Aberkenfig, was charged with selling beer at illegal hours. P.C. Tudor proved the charge, and defendant was fined L2 and 10s. 2d. costs. Rosser Pritchard, Bear Inn, Maesteg, was charged with a similar offence, by P.C. Roberts, who proved the charge. Defendant's daughter handed in some papers, giving par- ticulars of the affair. A fine of 8s. lOd. was inflicted, and 11s. 2d. costs. Theophilus Williams, King's Head, Bridgend, was charged with the same offence, on Saturday night, the 5th instant. P.C. Baker said he passed the house several times between one and three o'clock Sunday morning, and each time there were parties drinking inside. Superintendent Sadler said the house bore a bad character. Several neigh- bours complained to him of irregularities going on. Fined X-2 and lis. 2d. costs. Jenkin John, Newton, was charged with being drunk and riotous, at Porthcawl, on the 18th June. P.C. Rodman proved the charge, and defendant was fined 10s. and 9s. 2d. costs. Matthew Jenkins, of Oldcastle, Bridgend, was charged with assaulting Ann Edwards, at Newcastle. The charge was fully proved by William Bragington. Defendant ad- mitted the assault, and said he was sorry for it and en- deavoured to show that Ann Edwards had forgiven him, but could not do so satisfactorily. Fined £ 2 and 19s. 8d. costs. Cadogan Thomas, farmer, of Black Hall, was charged with allowing his cattle to stray on the highway, in the parish of Evenny. P.C. Evans proved the charge. Fined lOd. and 9s. 2d. costs. James Fowler, a young lad, 13 years of age, and whose parents were dead, was charged with stealing 8s. 7d. from the person of Stephen Ockleford, at Porthcawl. The defen- dant was suspected, and was searched in the presence of the parties with whom he lodged, and money similar in kind to that lost was found upon him. He also partly admitted having taken it The case was remanded for further in- quiry, as it was found there was some difficulty as to his immediate reception at a Reformatory.

CAERPHILLY. It appears that a great many people at this place have acted, in great measure, according to the injunction of the wholesome maxim, Lo.t the comforts of home be considered before any other." There is nothing so bene- ficial to the working classes of this country as those numerous societies which have been established in every town, village, and hamlet throughout the length and breadth of the land. The working man, who is obliged to earn his bread by the sweat of his brow, and imperil his life day after day, and week after week, in the Kowels of the earth, with so many mouths to feed, is not able to save much money; but by becoming a member of one of those friendly societies, he is enabled, by paying a small snm monthly, to make provision for himself and those dependent upon him, when sickness overtakes him; and has no need to be at the tender mercies of the parish officials. One of the most prominent of these societies is the Oddfellows. This society has done a vast amount of good in this country; particularly the Widows' and Orphans' Fund. There are several so- cieties in this place-benefit societies, Ivorites, and two lodges belonging to the Manchester Unity of Odd fellows. The first that opened here was the Senghenydd Lodge, which is held at the Castle Inn, nearly thirty- three years ago. We are glad to state that this Lodge is in a flourishing condition. The other Lodge is held at the Boar's Head, and bears the name of Caerphilly. Munday last was a grand field day with the two Lodges and the Cross Keys' Benefit Society (female). In the morning the members assembled at their different Lodge-rooms, dressed in the insignia of ti e Order; but, unfortunately, the weather proved very unfavourable, rain coming down in torrents. The members of the three lodges were formed into procession, and mi rched, accompanied by the band of the Glamorganshire Militia, to St. Martin's Church, when a very suitable discourse was delivered by the worthy incumbent, the Rev. Thos. Jenkins. After divine service, the procession was re- formed, and returned in the same order to their different Lodge-rooms. The members of the Senghenydd Lodge dined at the Castle Inn. The dinner was all that could be desired, the getting up of which reflected great credit on Mr. and Mrs. Baker, and the room was tastefully decorated. The members of the Caerphilly Lodge dined in the long room of the Boars' Head, which was also tastefully decorated, and mine host Thomas maintained his usual reputation in catering for his guests. The members of the Benefit Society dined at the Cross Keys. The dinner here was also excellent-Mr. Jackson, the respected host, having spared no trouble in getting up a first-rate dinner. The Rev. T. Jenkins occupied the chair at the Caerphilly Lodge, and Mr. Newstep the vice-chair. After the dinners, the usual loyal and local toasts were drunk, and several addresses delivered; and the rest of the evening was pleasantly spent. After the business of the day was over, the youngsters amused themselves by "tripping upon the light fantastic toe." The band played at the Castle Inn, and Mr. Bryant, the promising harpist, discoursed sweet and melodious music upon the harp—the national instrument of Wales -at the Boar's Head. No meeting is considered com- plete in the Principality without the harp. Caetphilly has been prominent for its harder; and the old Welsh air, "Caerphilly March," was composed by Mr. Edward Jones, a native of this place.

ST. MELLONS. CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT.—At the Police-court, on Friday, James Crayford, platform inspector of the Mon- mouthshire Railway Company, was charged with em- bpzzling the sum of £3 lis., the money of the company. It appeared that some time ago the prisoner and the nareel-office clerk at the Mill-street station had some disnute in consequence of which Crayford was sus- pended,' and during the time of his suspension the par- cel clerk (Mr. Way) found that prisoner had received £ 3 11." for the company, which he (Way) says was never handed over to him, as it was Crayford's duty to have jnnfi The prisoner, in answer to the charge, said the monev had been handed over to Way, and if the weekly returns were produced, with the way-bill, he could prove that he had handel over the money. Mr. Way, in an- swer to the Bench, said that all moneys handed over to him by the prisoner were enttred in a book which bore his (Way's) signature. The amount in question was not so entered, and had never been paid to him. The Bench ordered the returns mentioned by the prisoner to be t for> but it was found that the way-bill in question was lost' and only a copy was produced. The prisoner was committed ior trial at the next assizes, bail being taken for his appearance.

BRECON. SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.—A girl, named Sarah Evans, aged sixteen, was in the service of Mr. and Mrs. Boob- byer, of Glanusk, near Brecon. A youth named Ham- martd, who bad been in the same empioy, had latterly visited at the house, and was there on Sunday evening. In an attic of the house were a gun and a pistol which had been hung up a long time. A young m<n named Walters returned home to Glanusk after having driven Mr. and Mrs. Boobbyer to church, and saw Hammond and Evans chatting pleasantly together. Walters went up to thu attic with Hammond and brought the pistol and gun downstairs to show to Evans, Hammond re- markin This is the gun I used to shoot with," The trill lau"hed and advanced to witnin a frw paces of Hammond. As Walters turned to replace the pis to^he heard Hammond cock the gun, and it went off imme- diately. On looking round he saw Evans fall wounded in the head. When the medical man arrived the girl was dead. A post mortem examination was made, and in the brain was found about on ounce of shot. At the inquest Hammond volunteered a statement. He said he did not hu',w the gun was loaded, n .r that there was a cap on the gun. He expressed himself as very sorry for what had happened. There bud never been any qaar- rt llin^ or woiiIh between him and the deceased. The jury returned a verdict, of minK-laughter against liim, and he was committed for trial.

MERTHYR. CYFARTHFA GARDENS.—Mr. Crawshay's gardener, Mr. Harman, competed at the Royal Botanic Show, Regent's Park. Three prizes for pines, and one for grapes were awarded to him, though the competition was keen. BURGLARY.—At the police court on Monday, William Jones was charged with feloniously entering the house of Graig Farm, and stealing three cheeses, the pro- perty of James Probert; and also charged with stealing a coat and jacket, the property of Yantub Levy, was sen- tenced .ton the first charge, to six months' imprison- ment with hard labour, at Cardiff, and on the second charge, to three months hard labour. THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL.—The Overland, mail from Australia, due on the 14th, and seldom or never later than the 15th, has not yet arrived, and much anxiety and inquiry is caused by the unusual and as yet un- accountable delay. THE WEATHER.—During the past week a very great change has taken place in the weather. Instead of bright, warm days, we have an overcast sky, heavy showers of rain, followed by tbunder and lightning. Though such a change cannot but prove beneficial to the health of the town in keeping away from us disease, perhaps cholera itself, there is much anxiety amongst farmers who have the greater portion of their bay out in the fields. The crop is above the average of past years, and there is every prospect of a good corn harvest, un- less the rain which has j'jst begun to fall continue, as superstition believes it will, for forty days. PAT AND HIS HALF-SOVEREIGN.—Pat is often in diffi- culties, and this week a case came under our notice, which will perhaps interest our readers to see how Pat abounds with promises of assistance. One morning Pat assuming much modesty and bash fulness, came before us, and taking off his torn hat, said good morn. ing, sir. I come to you, sir, to speak a little about a letter of mine that is lost. I was from home, sir, a week ago yesterday, and me wife wanted to send some money home to her father in Ireland, and the way she did it, sir, she didn't get a post-office order, but cut open a small card and put the 'alf-sovereign' in that, sir. So, sir, she is unable to write herself, and she got another Wilch-woman to direct it for her. Now, sir, the right and proper address is Dennis Leary, Ballycronan, co. Cork, Ireland; but this woman did not kno' the correct spelling of the names, and I think, sir, the letter is gone astray, as I havn't had no account of it never since, and I want to ask you, sir, to write about it for me, and thin if you git it, returned to myself, I would give yourself the 5s. of it Mr. Mr. Pat, why should you do that P But sure, sir, I would rather give yoa 5s., than loose it all, and Pat was almost shedding tears as he walked away with some faint hopes of seeing his letter again. However, it was applied for, and in a day the formal notice came that all enquiries would be made. But tbis left Pat less hopeful than before. Then fol- lowed a time of silence, which to Pat was the source of most painful suspense. Ooe day Pat was sent for, and guessing something bad turned up, he was at the office in less time than the shake of a pig's whiskers. He was informed nothing less than that his letter was returned. Pat was delighted, and overflowing with thanks and a thousand expressions of his gratitude, the envelope re- vealed the mistake. The Wilch woman, instead of putting Ballycronan, put Black Crow Inn. The letter, card, half-sovereign, and all were handed over, and Pat making a rather ungracious bow, bid good day, sir. Good day, Pat. I thought at first Pat pretended to take it as a duty to pay the 5s, whenever his letter could be returned, he now remembered only to get it. THE CEFN STATION.—We are much pleased to see that this post, which will be ready in a few weeks, has been given to Mr. John Jolliffe, son of Mr. J. M. Jolliffe, ex- cise officer, of Merthyr. We hear that the satisfactory manner in which he discharged his duties at Tallyn renders him in every way deserving of the promotion. SECOND M.P. FOR MERTHYR.—Mr. B. T. Williams, of London, encouraged in his ambition for the second member's seat for Mtrihyr by the warm and enthusiastic recaption given him at his last visit to the Temperance Hall, announces his intention of holding other meetings here and at Aberdare, to which he solicits the attend- ance of all advocates of the ballot, and the equalisation of taxation, and the abolition of the laws of premage- niture. Since Mr. Fothergill has offered himself for the seat, we cannot entertain any hopes for Mr. Williams. A MELANCHOLY CASE OF SUICIDE.—On Saturday even. ing last a most desperate and distressing case of suicide was committed by an old man, Peter McLouchlen, 61 years of age, living at Pontstorebouse. He was an old man well known to all the town through his having obtained his living by making bisoms and selling them about town. Latterly, as age came on his sight beg&n to fail until he became totally blind, and he went begg. ing from door to door, but always appeared in a sad and deplorable condition. His mind seems to have been affected, as he was always heard muttering as he went from street to street, either groping his way or being led by some of the little urchins who were ever ready to take old Peter by the band and lead him. For the last five weeks he had been ill and confined to his bed. On Saturday he called for some food, which was brought him by Catherine Donovan. She left it with him, and a knife, and went away. When shereturnd soon after she found he had stabbed himself in the bowels, from which he died in eleven hours after. The inquest has not yet been held.

RHYMNEY. The Colliery Guardian states that there is now no doubt as to the intention of the Tredegar Iron Com- pany to dispose of their property, and it is not impro- bable that Messrs. Forman and Fotbergill, in conse- quence of advanced age, will retire altogether from the iron trade. A mining engineer connected with the Rhymney Iron Company has been inspecting the pro- perty, and it is reported that certain parties connected with the Rhymney works, associated with other capita- lists, are likely to be the purchasers, at a price ranging from £350,000 to £ 400,000.

TREHERBERT. CRICKET.—In our last week's report we made a mis- take in stating that the cricket match was to come off on the 15th int-t., the right date being the 25th inst. The match is to be played at Treherbert. TEA PARTY.—The annual treat of the Sunday schools belonging to Libanus, Dunraven and Blaeurhonda took place on the 15th inst., at the British school-room, Tre- heibert. Although the weather turned out wet yet a goodly number assembled, over 300 sat down to an ex- cellent tea, after which, sweets and figs were distributed among the scholars. In the evening a meeting was held at Libanus chapel, the Rev. R. Ellis (Cyndelw) in the chair. The children recited several pretty pieces of poetry and the proceedings were great:y enlivened by SJme songs nicely sung by the Band of Hope.

LLANTRISSENT. (MON.) The following appears in the Building Nctpx :— Sir.-The following choice specimen of church- warden's English would be amusing were it not persisted in from a spirit of vexatious and objectless opposition, for the clergyman in question has raised the full amount required without having bad recourse to a rate, and the works, which are simply the reseating and furnishing the interior, are under the superintendence of Mr. Seddon, as architect, and few further improve- ments are contemplated beyond the substitution of benches for the snug bigh pews in which the Esquire" and his retainers are now able to shelter themselves from the observation of the rest of the parishoners.—I am, &c., J. J. TO THE LANDHOLDERS AND GENERAL BODY OF PARISH- IONERS OF THE PARISH OF LLANTRISSENT, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH. I, Robert Bateman, Esq., of Bertholey House, as church- warden of this parish, wish to bring before the notice of the landholders and general body of parishoners that it is contemplated, and the desire of the Rev. C. F. Walkey, the present incumbent, to endeavour to raise the sum of 4M00, by levying a rate of 2s. on the acre, for repairs in this church and other improvements which I, as churchwarden, consider would be quite unnecessary in its present state of preservation, as the internal part requires no such great outlay, is in good and sound repair, and is in every way sufficient for the service of the church, with the exception of the tower and some other parts externally that could be repaired as funds fall in so as to cause no great demand or outlay, and which it would be my endeavour to meet by voluntary subscription, the general support of the parish- ioners, and other sources and also that I further think it requisite to bring before their notice, and for their general comfort, also for the protection of the interior of the church, that a stove should be provided, to be erected in whatever position, by general consent, should most have the desired effect and meet the wishes of all. I, therefore, have reason to hope that this statement, that I have thought it requisite to place before them, may recoive general support, so as to prevent that excess of outlay that the Rev. C. F. Walkey contemplates, and which I in my duty as church- warden at present consider quite uncalled for." Dated December 19, I860.

FAIRS IN JULY. GLAMORGANSHIRE. — Aberavon, July 1st; Cowbridge, 2nd; Swansea, 2nd; Penryn, 7th; Gower Inn, 16th; Penrice, 17th; Llanagyfelach, 18th; Merthyr, 18th; Caer- philly, 19th; Ely, 22nd; Gellygaer, 2Sth; Neath, 31st. MONMOUTHSHIRE.—Pontypool, 5th; Abergavenny, 16th- Caerleon, 20 th. CARMARTHENSHIRE.—Drysllwyn, 1st; Cross Inn, 2nd; Llanfynydd, 5th Llannon, (tth; Llangadog, 9th; Carmar- then, 10th; Llanartlme, 15th; Llansawet, loth; Llany- byther, 17th and 24th; Tavernspite, 19th; Newcastle Emlyn, 20th Llanelly, 29th and 30th. PEMBROKESHIRE. — Monclochog, 4th; Pembroke, Sth; Haverfordwest, 9th; Little Newcastle, 10th; Templeton, 21st; Tenby, 31st. BRECONSHIRE.—Trecastle, 2nd; Brecon, 5th; Talgarth 10:b; Muescynilyreb, JIJtl1.

GLAMORGANSHIRE SUMMER ASSIZES. The Summer Assizes for this county commenced on Tuesday, at Cardiff. The Judge was Sir William Fry Channell, one of the Barons of the Court of Exchequer, who arrived from Carmarthen by the mid-day express train, and was met at the station by the High Sheriff, Thomas Penrice, Esq., of Kilvrough Castle, Mr. John Giskoin, Under Sheriff, the Rev. David Jones, rector of Bisbopstone, cbaplain, C. W. David, Esq., Mayor of Cardiff, Alderman Alexander, Councillors Wbiffen and Jenkins, Mr. Superintendent Stockdale and a detach- ment of police, the town mace bearers, &c., and the usual escort of javelinmen. His lordship, who was accom- panied on the journey by his wife and son, entered a handsome and well appointed carriage, drawn by a pair of greys, and was conveyed to his lodgings, in Charles- street. At three o'clock the High Sheriff and his corps of javelinmen escorted the judge from his lodgings to the Town Hall, where the Commission was opened in due form. His lordship then proceeded, escorted by tbe retinue, to St. John's ohurch, where the Assize sermon was preached by the chaplain, the liturgy being read by the Rev. D. Howell, vicar. The text of the discourse was St. Peter i., chap., iv., verse 7, "But the end of all things is afhand; be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer." The reverend preacher pointed out the mean- ing of the first portion of his text, as it applied to all who died, and the distinction of it from the end of the world, which, he said, had existed for eighteen hundred years since the passage in his text was written, and might continue to exist for yet a great number of years. After dilating with graphic force upon the various ways in which life was passed by the godly and ungodly, and the punishment which awaited the latter, he appropri- ately illustrated the latter's position by the solemn occa- sion which had again come round and ;assembled them together, and he drew a striking picture of the office and duty discharged by an earthly judge, and warned his hearers of the yet more terrible end which awaited those who should be condemned by the GreatJudge of all. He touched upon the unspeakable joy it would be to the just and righteous when they passed from this life into that life of eternal glory which was promised to them in heaven. On the second portion of his text he explained the words be ye sober," as meaning much more than they were commonly understood to mear, not only ab- staining from indulgence in intoxicating drinks, but that they should live holy and righteous lives. He concluded by an affectionate and earnest appeal to bis hearers to be watchful and constant in prayer. At the close of the service Baron Channell was escorted back to his lodgings. In the evening the High Sheriff entertained a party of magistrates, gentlemen of the bar, &c., at dinner at the Royal Hotel. WEDNESDAY. The Court opened at half-past ten o'clock, when the list of magistrates of the county, and coroners having been read, the following magistrates were sworn on the GRAND JURY. ROBERT OLIVER J ONES, Esq., Foreman. R. Bassett, Esq. y. H. Lee, Esq. J. S. Batchelor, Esq. G. Llewellyn, Esq. J. P. Booker, Esq. W. Llewellyn, Esq. T. W. Booker, Esq. I J. c. Nicholl, Esq. G. T. Clark, Esq. G. Phillips, Esq. J. S. Corbett, Esq. W. Perkins, Esq. C. W. David, Esq. W. Prichard, Esq. E. W. David, Esq. I H. J. Randall, Esq. D. Davis, Esq. C. H. Williams, Esq. R. Franklen, Esq. E. Williams, Esq. J. S. Gibbon, Esq. G. Williams, Esq J. R. Homfray, Esq. I W. E. Williams, Esq. R. F. L. Jenner, Esq. The proclamation by the yueen against vice and im- morality was next read; after which his Lordship pro. ceeded to deliver the following CHARGE. Mr. Foreman and Gentlemen of the Grand Jury cf the county of Glamorgan.—I was commissioned to take the Assize in the spring of this year, for North Wales; and I am commissioned to bold the Assize for South Wales, on the present occasion. It is a matter of congratulation to me, after an absence of some few years, to have again the honour of meeting the grand jury and magistrates of this county; especially when I see how numerous is the attendnDeo of magistrates, anxious to take their pal t in the important duties of the Assize. We have, on this occasion, not only the advant&ge of the attendance of a full grand jury, but that of having for their foreman a gentleman of whose experience and learning in the matters that will be brought before you I am very fully cognisant. Tbe calendar which you will have before you is not very light in point of numbers, and it contains some offences of a very serious description; so that I cannot hold out to you the prospect of being very soon released from your labours-though with the experience of your foreman, to which I have adverted, and the know- ledge I have obtained from the depositions that some of the cases are of a light character, the result may be to release you from your labours sooner than you may anticipate. The cases are, many of them, such as will raquiro -»ary careful investigation into tbo *•»•«-. -j there are a few thera especially in which■ ™'V W1{ derive great ASSIST0^ IUIOIUUD, so that it will be the less needful for me to give you instructions or directions, and consequently there are but one or two of the cases to which I shall advert. One of these is the case of Thomas Watkins, who is charged with the crime of murder; and if the case comes out as it appears in the depositions, it will no doubt be your duty to find a true bill. It appears from th=j evidence of a person named Ann Murphy, in whose bouse, I understand, the A' prisoner and the deceased lodged, that the deceased, when she went to bed on the night in question, was asleep on a chair in the adjoining room. He afterwards got up and came to her bed. There is some reason for fearing that this Ann Murphy bad not only cohabited with the deceased, but that she had had some acquain- tance of an improper character, if not very prolonged, with the prisoner, but that she had ceased to cohabit for some time with the prisoner. She says she called out and made a noise, which might have been overheaid by the prisoner, who was in the room above. He came down to her room, she tried to escape toward the kit- chen. He struck her and entered the room, and after- wards the deceased was found dead and there is every reason to be ieve the death was caused by a blow on the skull, given by a poker or some other blunt instrument. The prisoner was seen with a poker and in addition to that fact, it is difficult to conceive that there was any other person present who could have committed the crime. If these facts come out, they will be quite a justification for your finding a bill. There are also two cases of manslaughter, with one of which I shall not trouble you with any remarks upon the bill having been found at the last assizes, it stands adjourned, and there is no necessity that I should address you upon it. The other one is the case of a charge against a person named Samuel Owen, who was an assistant to a chemist. I do not collect from the depositions his age, nor do I find it stated in the calendar. But I fiod that he had been only a short time-some three or four days-in the service of the master. The father of the deceased, a young child, applied to the chemist, the master of the business, for some medicine for his child; and he di- rected the person now charged in this indictment to supply the father with an aperient powder, tha same which he usually administered. It was given to the child by the mother. The child was afterwards found in a state of insensibility, and there is no reason to doubt that death resulted from the administering of that medicine. It turns out to have contained opium, which would have produced the result attributed to it. Now, the law does not make any distinction between a licensed apothecary, a licensed member of the company of apothecaries, t.r a member of the College of Surgeons; but if any person assumes to act in an affair of this sort and is guilty of negligence or of want of skill-If that is made out to the satisfaction of the jury-the crime of manslaughter is established. Probably this person (we do not know how old he was, nor how long be had been in the employ of chemists) was not so well aware as a person who had been longer in the same shop, what was the airangement of the bottles; but it was quite clear that opium was administered to the child instead of the aperient. If the facts thus appear, it will be your duty to find a true bill, and if there are circumstances favourable to the prisoner, they will be brought before the petty jury, and have their full weight in his favour. There is also a case in which two persons are charged with stabbing with intent to murder; but I daresay the indictment will contain other counts—to disable, and to do grievous bodily harm. I advert to this case for two reasons. It may throw some light on some of the other "ases, as well as on this, if I say, that the essence of the case lies in the intent. The wounding must be performed with intent to mur- der, to do grievous bodily harm, or to disable. The essence of the crime lies in the question what was the intent—and this remark will apply to some of the other cases, which I will not notice specially, remarking only that if you are not satisfied as to the intent, then, as reasonable men, you may find the bill, and leave the petty jury to find out whether the intent is made out or not, Here are two persons charged. There is some doubt, on the evidence, if two knives were used or not. It is proved that a knife was found shortly after the affair happened, some twelve yards from the place where a large quantity of blood was found. The person wa3 seriously attacked, no doubt. Thel e is some reason to believe that provocation had been received before by some of the parties, but not sufficient to mske it justifi- able for them to attack the injured man in the way they did. The case is one which will require gnat con- sideration-the point will be whether both of the parties were aiding and abetting in the transaction, or was it the act only of one of them. I take the liberty, not. withstanding the experience to be found on the grand jury, to call your attention to one or two circumstances which may be involved in a great deal of ooubt. The general rule of law is that when the pa'ties are acting in concert, and one particularly interferes, both are respon- sible in point of law. If the persons are walking to- gether as friends or companions, and somebody insults them, and both take part in tepelling the insult, then both are guilty of assault, whether the one stands by while the other strikes the blow,-the one by his presence is equally guilty, though be does not partici- pate in strikmg the blow. But when parties are said ta be acting in concert, it mu-t always be seen that the alleged conceit exists with respect to the nature of the act charged. Thus, if two persons are iusulted, and one takes a more active part in retaliating than tbe other— if one takes a knife out of his pocket, the possession of which is not knaxn to the other, who has no reason to suppose n knife was out and was about t,) be used, then, though there might be a concert with regard to the as- sault, there would not be with regai d to the use of the knife. It would be open to th« in* .b.0 d«n, the assault, while the other might be guilty of both the assault and the intent I do not think that in this case any great difficulty will be thrown in your wav on this point. There is another case of iB„«„ j v v-e • » u ^a!,e—ot Isaac .Lyons and his w.fr, against whom a bill is to be preferred. I mention this case partly with a view of complaining of the depo- smons^ having been delayed, so that I bave not been enabled fairly and carefully to read them before I charge the grand jury rbey only came to me this morning, and were no placed m the hands of the clerk of the assize unti late last night That ought not to be. There is a disposition on the part of magistrates' clerks to keen back depositions until a late hour T <■ what object. But they should be all delivered within" reasonable time, so that tbe judge mav wltD1D 8 such consideration as time will^w^ « kT kept at tbe last county until he ha, t at the next place before the hour for *™ *"11° trials, it cannot be helped; but vherelZZTr* should be able to use it in reading the depositions This charge is against a husband and wif« t There is no direct proof of the steaW £ ?'f proof tbat the articles stolen were pawned VP th?re ?9 after the loss. That would be evid^Je if .1*1' Sh°rtly were very recent, that tbe persen who pawned t t pawnl,ng was guilty of the act of stealing. But here the pacing was by the wife not in the presence of i do I trace any knowledge of it on tbl ^tTZ'huJ band. It is a rule of law where a felnnt ■ J and the wife is a party to it that she is presumedTo"^ acting under the coercion of her husband. That is the presumption of law, but it may be rebutted by proof Thus the husband might keep a marine store shop but it might be shown to be entirely managed by the wife tbe husband being away. Thus als0 f w charged with keeping an improper house, but the money might be »11 ^ceited by the wife, and tbe bouse bj managed entirely by her, and the facts might be such as to repel the presumption that she was acting under the coercion of her husband. A husband mav be respon sible for the debts of his wif6f but not for'her aeP°"f felony or offences she may commit without his privity or knowledge If I had read the depositions before I might have watched the evidence on that point, of whether the wife was acting under the coercion of the husband, and of seeing whether that presumption was rebutted or not There ought to be some evidence to show be was aware of the conductforwh.ch his wife was committed. ■ ° Assize); L°rd, I find on inquiry that the depositions in this case did not reach me, by an accident. They were sent to Carmarthen for me. Tne Judge: lam much oblitrAri \i- v telling m» that it eotir.1, b th°de' CILZTRC isrr the clerk of the magistrates before whom th lar depositions were taken, from S- pa^Ca; cast on bim, I am glad to bud not regret having made th7ob n r bave fL.d both i„ the P great neglect on the part of mor.- fs'aui1 respect. Therefore, while I wuhdr™ clerk in this instance, I neverthlfi r TJT °U tb £ as one necessary to be made 1 f f rem8rk longer by observations on other easel f r ,^n. JOa will give to them a careful inveltiS' >mg tbat/°'af yoar time as may be needed, and X.t 5"^ U cases are not such as will require • i °! me to enable you to deal with hem f! Tt T liberty in the other counties of South w U*ennthe in North Wales, to make a recomm! Ft u'dl aS gistrates whe sit on tbe grand juries ra, t0 l^e ma" case made tbe remark from a „ *Te "0t ID uDy lutely called for here, by any Wan 1P"10".1thaf 18 absu°" part of the magistrates, which should nr^'L011 on. tbe inquiry. I have taken it on mv<;plf i t8 an mendation, because I would not bv ° l*™™' supposed it is a matter to which T a SJk«ce h»ve it ferent. I w 11 make it ig nearly tbe Lm ent're]^dif- have used in other counties ■ I e. ™? WOrJd8 Whl° \I recommend you ta beslow—not !~ne18tly and seriously patronage, but as far as possibu r y y.oa5. quaintanceand attention, upon al VuaBlu 8C" for their object the promotion of i a 1 10ns bave among tbe lower orders, and narti™?^ *n\ sobriet^ to diffuse among tbem the blessing i"]7 SU°h 8S tend religion essings of education and of TEIAL OF rBlSONERS Th I™RT°AM SH°°^ CASE. lnomas Jones (/0;, a respectable! t- indicted for having, on the 4th M, "?° man, was Hopkin Llewellyn Prichard, with ini° 'e'on'ausly shot at Margam. Mr. Uiffard, Q.O., apD»arBjntfto mur(|M him, at with Mr. Michael and Mr. Colerifl»o the Prosecntion, the prisoner. <eruige, Mr. Bowen defended From the opening speech of the coi n 1 the prosecutor is a member of the m ii- i'1 aPPeare(* that siding at Taibach, in the parish of M profession, re- shareholder in the Margam Jin \y a,rgarn' and various merSM.$~ant yes9e|, "and had'lL" had b?n tke with the prosecutor, out of which arose a nes? relatI0.ns which prisoner conceived he had against r»pe„u.n,"ry. ,n? which be employed various attorriev* r?' a prosecute. It appeared, however qumog into the fact, found that Otere was no birfTf™ lhe claim, and the case was succeccivoiv j ?sis them. The prisoner, on February 28 lRfi°7PP by each of Dr Prichard enclosino. y ,1867> sent letter to lJr. rnctiard, enclosing a statement ot the various items of his claim, which amounted to £ 575 9s. 8d. The letter stated that if the prisoner received a cheono f, m;* u stated fo,Bi„ the prosecutor the lifcS T? ™°°ld having sent c,,h« pri,o™'r after and saying, » 1 w.ll have my money or your lif^> a pistol at the prosecutor, who was on horseback. The pistol ball struck the rim of the prosecutor's hat, which the counsel produced in court, exhibiting the mart made by the bullet to the jury. Notwithstanding that the force of the blow was lessened and the course of the ball diverted bV strikine the hat, a serious wound was inflicted on » u j cutting into the bone and taking ?'°8c"tor -^ead> heal. The prosecutor rode at the Dri J Cr!i l° him gallopped home. The counsefaddertH,11'"2^^1 no question of the fact of the woundint e ? tion was with what intent the prisoner fi H y queS" the counsel remarked, wouid be into'p,rKi 9 country> live in, if real or fancied pecuniary daimc any m,an 10 by acts of outrageous violence like that '° 1)6 en^orcec^ instructed to deny that the prosecutor "S C3^e' soner any sum whatever; but even if there the- pri" this claim it was net the slightest justificatiT.w !^S1S f"r laying and shooting the prosecutor. "ls waJ'~ Dr. Pritchard, the prosecutor, stated that come to his tin works about a fortnight hPf Prisoner had and said he had come about the shin', 0'°re the sh<>°ting, told him the accounts were all settled Witness nothing more to do with him. On the'lsr 8nd he ,iad met him on his way home from the work M.arch prisoner him the letter which had been referred t P^ented to opening, and which was now produced C0Vnsel's On the^nd of March witness saw the prisoner h °r,g,"aI- the railway station, and aoain an hour ,r? he went t0 station. Witness waS acfomna(1ied hv .r- leavin« the This station (Port Talbot) was thirtwn -i ttlen< where prisoner lived. On'the 4th March"™^ ™ Swa.nsea> home from his tin works, about six n m U"ess w?s nc|ir'g near the South Wales railway, and a mil^f x lane when he saw the prisoner fortv vird • j°m house, across the lane backwards anH #v> "n ,advance, moving p,MtoK. Witnes, then dreTu"; 'bX if "> l"eve"' spread his arms to obstruct th* "ls„norse, as prisoner what he wanted of hirn. Prisoner » asked prisoner at witness, and said, j Wftnt m once presented a pistol closed both his hands on the ni«fniT'^y our '^e witness, who had a stick in his l ? aiming steadily at horseback at a foot pace toward hi and was r'din8 on tance. Witness said, "What d m.'at a^out 15 yards dis- which prisoner repeated his ° mean, Jones?" on ness'slife; and on reaching th f 's money> or wit- witness's right, and witness »h ,or8e s head he moved to so as to keep him in sight. Th Worse's head round the report ol the pistol, and nCXt 'nstant witness heard His hat fell off, and he stagserprf ?evere blow in the head. said—" ycu villain," and rode at th" th-e stirruPs- Witness to knock him do*-n with his stick £ r!soner> endeavouring avoid the blow aud retreated mm Prisoner bent down to as he left. Prisoner again drew P'sto' 'n tl,s P°cket prosecutor, ar.d prosecutor believ^^h8'0' and Presented it at the pri»or.er's othar hand On th" S8W a secon<* P's*ol in horse round again and rode a sho't'rt^r°SeCUtor wtlee'e<* 's back, he saw prisoner going in th» "'stance, when looking ing himself bleeding, prosecutor ^P08'16 direction. Find- own surgery, which he reached in^f^ ^bareheaded to his In cross examination vvitno<.„ kVe or s'x minutes. formerly in command of a vessel l"at prisoner was Alexandria and Beyrout, and Used to remit moneys to pro- secutor. The Tom Banks was th rem't moneys to pro- went down. Witness was not natIJe of the vessel. It papers and accounts went down w^th^8 t-at a'* Prisoner's the prisoner thirty years and con V ^Y',ness had known sailor and a man of good charac^ ed 'm an enterprising litigation between witness and '^f,ere bad been a long to an arbitrator named .Smith pS?neri which was referred when the shooting took place vv°ner W8S very excite^ claims made against him bv nri 'tr>ess consideied the and that his claiming the amonm0"" w«e_utterly fabulous not recollec: having said that in h" W3S an 'nsane ac'- ^>'d not right in his mind. The mon °P,n!on the prisoner was witness, witness had invested foe^t-rem'l,ed piisotier to him a large sum of money to inJ ,tness ',a(1 lent vestments which witness made f ln llis vesse'- The in- oui well; on this witness gave n prisoner had not turned vested, and bore the loss hims •If S T?er the capital in. was done was by a vessel beine K l'e mode 'n wh>ch this finding the money not only for i?-°Ug by tlle two' witlles of prisoner—the latter su,n u °7" shsre> but for that earnings—which had been Ion • amount °f prisoner's Re-examined: The award' ln the investmects referred to. trator, was that witness shouhl C ^r' the arb'- was paid, and there had been Pr&y 3 certa'n sum> which was dated December, I860 n? further account since. It paid to the prisoner was £ 27 amour|t ordered to be John Smith, a workman at th« »• his leaving the works on thp works, deposed that on four o'clock, he met the 00011 of March 4, about if Dr. Pritchard was in the we0!?" outside> w^° inquired affirmative. On witness goirirhi VVitliess replied 111 the hour's time he saw the mUn t0 the works »n an spot. Pnsoner still waiting in the same A little boy named David Dav" the prisoner near the works dePosed t0 having seen Prisoner asked witness if hp 1, afternoon of March 4. Witness replied that he did n"^ u"6 '■)r* Prichard was. Pritchard ride up to where tliP n- itness then saw Dr. to him and raised his hand with soner ™as\ Prls°ner spoke T.*s?.' £ x:y having found p "n"tbe'^«'°p« described by the prosecutor as the scene of the as«au't vhe- attack. S uv prisoner give the letter to Dr Pr'JSa^01"6 "'e heSur?is^k^tk;dPCt^ r he'aPPrf- vounded aa1 witnp=c r Vi rf!Ced it Dr. Pritchard was Wi'ntss 'asked Mm that he was, badly wounded. n0Qp 0 ^'ve °P e Pistol and he said he had [■ £ .r continuation see ^Eighth Page.J