The Cardiff Times

THE WHITEHOUSE DITCH NUISANCE. inquiry instituted by the Local Government ^o&rd, at the instance of the Corporation of into the condition of the Whitehouse &itch, has revealed a condition of affairs appalling j to contemplate, now the summer is approaching Tve are threatened with a period of drought, nuisance has been so long and so frequently COtnplained of that no attempt was made by the lePresentatives of the Canton Board of Health to ^liate the offence against sanitary law, while jj^Ual o? the unexaggerated facts set forth by the Clerk of Cardiff was admitted to be impos- fible. The vital part of the question seems to lie a narrow compass, namely, upon whom devolves be duty of removing the nuisance, and how to °btain the money for the purpose of defraying the f*Penses incidental to its abatement. We think been clearly shown that the onus rests on e. Canton Board, and although there may be IIOlnething in the circumstance that the rising tide ^ss sewage matter which runs from Cardiff. up the Whitehouse Ditch, it is impossible to absolve OUr neighbours from grave responsibility in tacitly Renting to a perpetuation of the nuisance. *Meed} setting aside all equivocal reasoning, and confining himself, with praiseworthy fixity of pur- to the matter in question, the Government Specter pointed out the duty of the Canton ^0ajd in language as emphatic as it was precise. ^hether or not," said Mr. TULLOCH, there is is not a nuisance at the lower part of the stream there is one in Canton it must be removed." It therefore, sufficiently clear that, the work must done and there can be no doubt, from the of the Inspector's remarks, that the autlio- titles in London are determined to act in a way ^kich shall prove that they are neither inclined to "tultify themselves nor permit the enactment under *kich they take action to become a dead letter. *s needless, then, to re-open the discussion nich has so often occupied attention, as to the C egr". of responsibility which should attach to the uton Board. It may be that the inhabitants are Poor, that Cardiff has relieved herself of many ^desirable people at the expense of her suburban and no doubt wealth has accumulated in borough, while poverty has been content or com- bed to make its home in Canton. But the fact plains that in the existing state of things the Board of Health is called upon to meet a Acuity from which there is no escape, which ^tbe faced, and most assuredly dealt with at 0llCe> unless the ratepayers are prepared for worse j^ingencies than any which have yet been specu- upon. Mr. YORATH, however, seems to have revealed e chief obstacle in the way. We are a large Poor parish," said that gentleman "to carry ,Ut a system of drainage which would cost 1 1^000." Here we have an important fact stated a weight of authority which is irresistible. J1 self-evident that Canton is poor, and that 10,000 is a large sum of money. But the nspec- Was inflexible, and with a stern disregard for e Plea set up, significantly pointed out that the would have to be done. It was said of +T°*<E\VALL JACKSON, during the American war, 7*t on the eve of an impending action several of 8taff called attention to the scanty stores °Ught to the front by the commissiariat depart- ^nt, and asked what had better be done to j^Ure a supply for the morrow I Win the ,{attIe first," said the imperturbable veteran, can discuss the other question when the i §ht is over, with the advantage of having to provide for." The members of the anton Board are placed in a similar predica- ^ent. The task of abating the nuisance so justly generally complained of devolves upon them. 116 Local Government Board is in an imperative f*0°d, and insists upon immediate action being a«en. Parleying between Cardifl' and Canton 1\1'\18t cease on the 20th of this month, and no truce j be maintained which involves a sacrifice of the j of the community. If steps are not imme- ^tely taken, the analogy between the case of ^auton and that of the American general will be greater, inasmuch as the population will be ^inaated by a protraction of the nuisance, and Orally, fewer numbers left to be legislated for. ^t isj perhaps, a hard case, but the foul state of e ditch, and the peril in which the inhabitants placed by reason of the polluted atmosphere, over-ride all other considerations. Human is more precious than gold, and cleanliness sometimes be of higher importance than godli- itself, when the neglect of obvious duties in sPeet to the preservation of health jeopardises s ▼ery existence of a population. It may be °Ped that some basis of agreement will be dis- ^>ered, upon which Cardiff and Canton can find possible to co-operate for a common purpose, j fear, however, that the money will have to be jMby those upon whom the responsibility of 1 out the necessary works has been cast. this as it may, the facts revealed at the official J Q on Tuesday, justify the expectation that Jj^ernnient will devise some means of helping | tj^^ennious districts wliich evince a tLesire to help At present legislation must to a great ] j. prove abortive, if, as in the case of Canton, ( ta Vei"ents are insisted upon, which the inhabi- 1 Wrff- have not the funds to carry out without 1 Mortgaging the rates for many years. Of 1 f\x-, i course the authorities may take the matter in hand, execute the work, and call upon the property owners and ratepayers to pay. In such a case the burden would be almost ruinous to the compara- tively few affluent persons resident in Canton, and wholly insupportable to the poorer classes already overtaxed. Either the curtilage of the borough of Cardiff must be extended, or pecuniary assistance from imperial sources rendered available in the case of Canton—only, after all, a solitary instance among many others which might be adduced of the difficulty attending compliance with the Public Health Act. The greatest good for the greatest num. her must continue to be the principle upon which legislative measures are based. Some day we may have a general poor-rate extending over the whole country at the samepro rata cost to each individual. Similarly the unequal incidence of local taxation for sanitary purposes may be adjusted on an equit- able basis, and cities and towns no longer be enabled to cast out their poor, and leave them to linger in the midst of difficulties with which they are unable to cope. It is almost incredible that in Canton alone there are more than a thousand cesspools that scarcely any drainage exists that detergent processes are nearIX unknown, and that the same old-world sanitary machinery is in force among a crowded population numbering thousands of working men, which has been proved utterly incompetent to meet the due requirements of scattered and sparse communities. Such a state of things can no longer be tolerated, and at any sacrifice of money or burden upon property, the nuisance complained of must be removed, and a system of drainage carried out in accordance with those laws of health which cannot be violated without the worst consequences being entailed upon those who do so.

JCocal JintciUgeuce. —•— i THE IWPIBMABT.—The Treasurer of the Infirmary, Mr. W. D. Bushell, has received a donation of 10s. 6d. for the benefit of the Institution, from Mr. S. Freeman, 3, Westbourne-crescent. The House Surgeon begs to ac- knowledge, with thanks, the following present to the Infirmary :—Books and prints from Mrs. Ollivant. THE PROVINCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.—We last week reported the occurrence of a serious fire at the farm of Mrs. M. Preston, at Whitchurch. The premises were insured in the Provincial Insurance Office and we are pleased to hear that the full amount of the claim has already been paid by the Company's representative. SOUTH WALES COAL TRADE.—On Saturday a. meeting of masters and colliers' delegates, representing the house coal trade of the Rbondda Valley and Llantwit district, was held at the Windsor Hotel, Cardiff. There are thirty-seven collieries in the two districts, and the men engaged in twenty-eight of them are at present receiving 3s. 3d. per ton for cutting coal, and in order to make their wages equal to those of the same class of colliers in Mon- mouthshire, they want 3d. more per ton. In the remain- der of the collieries the men have 3s. per ton, and they demand an advance of 6d, per ton. At the conference on Saturday there were very few masters present, and an adjournment sine die took place, on the suggestion of Mr. Halliday. in order that another meeting might be ar- ranged—At a meeting at Pontypridd, on Tuesday night, it was determined, by a majority of the representatives ef the colliers in question, to give notice, on the 1st of May, for the increase of 3d. to those who are getting 3s. 3d., and 6d. to those who are getting 3s. THE STEAMSHIP PEMBROKE. -The following passengers arrived by the steamship Pembroke Mr. E. H. Edgar, Miss L. M. Edgar, Mr. Geo. G. Fryer, Mrs G. Fryer, Mr. W. Alexander, Miss D. Young, Mr. G. F. Spicer— all cabin passengers; Mrs. F. Pater, Mrs. Martha Morse. Mr. W. Morse, Mrs. Emily Francis and infant, Mrs. Hamilton and infant. The Pembroke brought the following goods:—Mr. F. W. Gedye, 468 boxes cheese; Mr. J. N. Flint, 25 boxes bacon Messrs. Budgett, James and Brauth, 8 tierces pork loins. 100 tierces beef, 200 tierces beef, 50 hogsheads tallow, 8257 bushels maize Messrs. White and Gardiner, 56 boxes bacon Messrs. Symes and Co., 154 boxes bacon, 70 barrels pork Messrs. J. Elliott and Sons, 68 barrels pork Messrs. J. Gibson and Sons, 12 barrels pork Messrs. J. A. Holmes and Co., 20 barrels pork; Mr. Windsor, 50 tierces beef, 224 tierces beef, 150 tierces beef; Messrs. Stoate, Hosegood and Co., 7384 bushels wheat; Messrs. Turner, Nott and Strong, 9700 bushels wheat; Messrs. R. and H. Adams, 6224 bushels wheat order, 200 boxes cheese, 207 boxes bacon, 54 barrels pork. 100 tierces beef, 75 bales leather, 16 packages herbs ajid roots, 115 bales Bizon hides, 200 barrels lard oil, 500 barrels resin, 336 bales cotton. The Pembroke arrived at Cardiff on Tuesday. LORD BUTE AND THE TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY, The appeal case, which involves the right of the Trustees of the Marquis of Bute to recover from the Taff Vale Railway Company the same dues on all minerals and goods carried by that Company to and shipped by them at Penarth, as if the minerals and goods had been brought to and shipped at the Bute Docks, was resumed on Mon- day, before Lords Chelmsford, Cairns, and Colonsay. Mr. Giffard continued the argument on behalf of the Trustees, addressing himself to the three points which had been raised by the Railway Company against Lord Bute's claim,—(1) that the covenant was ultra vires, or beyond the powers of the Taff Vale Company (2) that the covenant was illegal, as being in restraint of trade and (3) that the words of the covenant would not embrace the dock at Penarth and the Ely Tidal Harbour. Sir John Karslake, on behalf of the Taff Vale Company, con- tended that the words of the covenant were limited to such goods as might be carried by the Taff Vale Railway Company along their line of railway as it existed at the time (1849), and shipped by them into vessels lying in a dock belonging to them and inasmuch as the Penarth Dock did not fulfil these conditions, it was not within the meaning of the parties when they entered into the covenant. Their lordships intimated that they would give judgment at a future day. PRESENTATION TO THE REV. J. B. JENKINS.—A short time ago, when it became known that the Rev. J. B. Jenkins was about to leave the curacy of St. John's for Llanvrynach, a desire was immediately manifested by the members of the church choir to present him with some token of their esteem. The idea was followed up, and an adequate sum was speedily subscribed for the pur- pose. In honour of the occasion, the accomplished organ- ist, Mr. F. Atkins, M.B., gave an evening party, at which the rev. gentleman and the members of the choir were present, on Friday. The testimonial, which con- sisted of three very handsome volumes, was formally, presented to Mr. Jenkins by the liev. D. Howell, who in an appropriate speech called attention to the spontaneous way in which the gift had been -prepared, at the same time expressing a iMpe that the rev. gentleman would not merely look at its intrinsic value as a measurement of the esteem in which he was held, but accept the testimo- nial as the heartfelt offering of a choir, the members of 1 which desired to bear him in kindly remembrance. He could not fully convey his expression of regret at his de- 1 parture from among thern, but there was an eloquence and power in mute language which was unknown to the tongue, and the gift could speak for itself. The thooe elegantly bound books," Golden Thoughts," "Italian Pictures," and a photographic album were then handed to the Rev. J. B. Jenkins, who acknowledged the testimo- nial in suitable terms, remarking that had he known the ordeal through which he would have had to pass in sever- ing hiinswlf from them, he would never have undertaken to do so. He regretted that he was to leave them so soon and thanked them warmly for this evidence of their good feeling. We may add that all present at the agreeable reuvion thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Previous to their departure a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Atkins for his kind entertainment, and a most hearty ap- preciation of the services of the Misses Moreton, who had acted as the hon. secretaries, was also expressed. .L ')'J. ó' LOKTI AND LADY Burt left Cardiff Castle on Monday byfthe mid-day express, "for a short* visit to the~Duke of Norfolk at Arundel. They returned to London on Thursday. THE VOLUNTEERS.—On Sunday morning the two local rifle volunteer ,corps attended Divine service at St. John's Church. Their presence, together with a section of the 94th Regulars, attracted considerable attention. SALEM WELSH CHAPEL, SPL TTLANDS.—The twelfth an- niversary "Was held on Sunday and Monday, when the Revs. W. Williams, Mountain Ash, B. Thomas Newcastle Emlyn, and W. Harris, Heolyielin, Aberdare, officiated. THE INFIRMARY.—It is proposed to have a collection at the different works and factories of Cardiff and neigh- bourhood on Saturday, May 17 th, in aid of a fund lor the extension of the building, at present inadequate to meetthe wants of the locality. NARROW ESCAPE.—On Saturday last Mr. and Mrs. Williams, of Ca Coed, Roath-road, on their way home in a cab, narrowly escaped serious injury, in consequence of the horse takiug fright. The vehicle was considerably damaged, and it was only through the presence of mind of the driver and several passers by, that the occupants of the cab, and a female who was knocked down by the frightened animal, escaped with life. THE NEW DISTRICT OF ST. STEPHENS.—The sum re- quired by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, JE3,060, to form a fund towards the endowment of anew district in the Pansh cf St. Mary, was on Monday paid into the bank, by Mr. R. Duncan on behalf of the Ecclesiastical Com- missioners. All the requirements of the Commissioners have now been complied with, and the appointment of a clergyman will No doubt be shortly made. The division of the parish has already been conceded by the Commis- sioners. SWANSEA CORPORATION WATER BILL.—In the House of Commons, on Tuesday, this Biil came before a Committee presided over by Mr. Bonham-Carter, chair- man of Ways and Means. There was no opposition, and the clauses having been agreed to the Bill was passed aud ordered to be reported to the House. AIUHVAL OF THE S.S. GLAMORGAN AT NEW YORK.—A Cable despatch announces the arrival of the South Wales Atlantic Steamship Company's Glamorgan at New York, on Saturday afternoon. All on board are reported well. The Glamorgan left Penarth-roads on the afternoon of Monday, the 14th inst., and she con- sequently completed the voyage in twelve days. DINNER TO MESSRS. PRICE'S WORKMEN.—On Monday evening, about sixty of the workmen in the employ of Messrs. J. R. Price and Son, were entertained to dinner at the Blue Bell Inn, St. Mary's-street. We understand that the men have been for eighteen months past employed in the alterations and additions to St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, which was a contract undertaken by Messrs. Price. The Rev. C. Caccia was among those present. The men thoroughly enjoyed the good fare pro- vided, and appreciated the kindness of their employers. THE NATURALISTS' SOCIETY.—-An interesting lecture on the Telegraph," with illustrations of the various pro- cesses and expeiiments, was given by Mr. Edmund Wheeler, on Saturday evening. The attendance was very satisfactory. In consequence of the great success attending the lectures which had been delivered nightly during the previous week, it was resolved to continue them for a few nights longer. On Monday evening Mr. E. Wheeler, with wonted force, dealt with An Inquiry Respecting the Rational and Intellectual Powers of Animals and their Instinctive Faculties as compared with Man." The chair was occupied by Mr. J. W. Lukis, and the attendance was good. The closing lec- ture of the series which have been delivered under the auspices of this Society, was given by Mr. E. Wheeler, F.R.A.S., on Tuesday, at the Assembly-rooms. The chair was taken by Mr. Franklin G. Evans. The lecturer spoke of electric currents, explaining the causes and effects of various phenomena connected therewith, and many practical results, and drew illustrations in order that the audience might more clearly understand his definitions. He next dealt with the subject of Astronomy, and in remarking upon the nebular hypothesis, called attention to the fact that the spectroscope had superseded the telescope in the discovery of nebulae, and in determin- ing their composition. The laws of motion were also descanted upon, and illustrations were given by the lecturer in support of his views. He believed the spots which were visible apparently upon the surface of the sun, were openings in its atmosphere, which was sevtral thousands of miles in thickness. Other theories were also quoted. At the conclusion the lecturer formally took his leave of the people of Cardiff. The thanks of the meeting having been accorded to Mr. Wheeler, the Lord Bishop of Llandaff said he thought those present should not part without thanking the Cardiff Naturalists' Society for the interesting series of lectures which had been delivered during the past week, and for its boldness in attempting such a project and so success- fully carrying it out. Although he was not yet a member, he wished prosperityjio the society and he eulogised the lectures which had been delivered by Mr. Wheeler as being full of knowledge. The chairman acknowledged these remarks in suitable terms, and spoke of the in- terest which his Lordship had manifested in the pro- ceedings. The series of interesting conversazioni were brought to a close on Wednesday evening by a Prome- nade Concert in the Assembiy-rooms, Town Hall. There was a numerous audience present, and those portions of the hall not occupied by the exhibition were quite crowded. The concert comprised both vocal and instrumental music. The principal vocalist was Miss Griffiths, who sang Gounod's "Serenade" and "Une voce poco fa." Both pieces were rendered in excellent style, particularly the Italian solo, and she was deservedly rewarded withan encore on each occasion. MissWeichert, a youthful singer, gave Tell me where," and Ah che assorta;" Mr. Sandilandssang "The Battle and the Breeze and Thou art so near and yet so far and Mr. J. P. Taylor rendered "Sing, sing, sing." The instrumental performances consisted of three pianoforte and harp pieces, by Mr. and Mrs. Frost—" Weber's last waltz," a French piece, and Cambria"—in each of which the finished execution of these acomplished local artistes was conspicuously apparent, and especially so in the piece entitled "Cambria." The Band of the 16th llifle Corps, under the leadership of Mr. G. F. Davis, rendered efficient service. At the close Mr. F. G. Evans announced the closing of the Exhibtion and Conversazioni, and he took occasion to acknowledge the energetic and valuable services which Dr. Taylor had rendered in con- nection with the meetings to which was mainly to be attri- buted the great success of the undertaking. He called for three cheers for Dr. Taylor, which were heartily given. The proceedings terminated with the National Anthem. We cannot close our notice of these interesting gather- ings without pointing out the great services which Dr. Taylor has rendered in connection with the gather- ings. To him and the President, Mr. W. Adams, must be accorded the chief portion of the credit arising out of these most successful meetings. BURGLARY.—Between Saturday night and Monday morning the premises of Mr. Whiffen, Church-street, were entered by a set of burglars. The ground floor con- sists of grocer's shop and warehouse, but from these, although entered, only about 2s in coppers were stolen. On the second floor, however, occupied by Mr. H. Heard, soli- citor, the burglars were more fortunate. The back office was first entered by forcing the lock, and after breaking open the only desk in the room, the key of Mr. Heard's prirate office, as well as that of his clerks, were found. In Mr. Heard's room every drawer and desk were forced, in one ef which the keys of the various safes were found. These, with the exception of one, were all opened, and their contents thrown about in all directions. Previous to finding the keys of the safes two of them had been operated upon by breaking away the shields from the key-holes, but further pro- fessional operations, either by the use of skeletons or drilling, were rendered superfluous on finding the real keys. [n this room some rare and valuable old coins a gold pencil case, a gold seal, and about 30s. in postage and receipt stamps were stolen; and as the deeds and other documents were valueless in the market, and easily identified, the burglars wisely resolved not to carry them away. In the clerks' room, however, there was a safe opened containing about jSS, which was, of course, secured. Having thoroughly ransacked the pre- mises the burglars proceeded to the next floor, partly occu- pied by Mr. Whiffen as an office, but no money or other valuable property were found. It is worthy of remark that these premises were similarly entered three years ago, just on the eve of the Cardiff races, and there is every reason to believe that some of the parties who then found such easy access have again successfully repeated the operation. We should have said that there is a private entrance to these offices in Trinity-street, and as no one sleeps on the premises they afford peculiar facilities for the exercise of the burglar's craft, without the slightest chance of detection. RAILWAY SERVANTS' UNITED BENEFIT SOCIETY.—The third annual dinner of the Cardiff Branch of the London and Provincial Railway Servants' United Benefit Society was held at the Black Lion on Monday. The chair was occupied by Mr. Shrives (gen. sec.), and the vice-chair by Mr. R. J. Power. There were also present, the Rev. Canon Jenkins, Mr. Randall, Mr. R. Power (district agent), Mr. Wm. Hockstaff, Mr. John Edwards, Mr. Phillips (station master), Mr. John Williams (foreman carpenter), Mr. Murrell, Mr. Wm. Thomas, and Mr. John Llewellyn. The cloth having been withdrawn, the preliminary toasts were given by the Chair- man, who with the toast of the "Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces" associated the name of Mr. Hockstaff. The Chairman, in proposing the toast of the evening, Success to the Cardiff branch of the London and Pro- vincial Railway Servants United Benefit Society," gave a brief sketch of the history of the society. He described the various stages of development which the Association had undergone, pointing out the opposition which had been encountered by the promoters, and successfully re- sisted by the determination of the men, to make provision for days of misfortune. He expressed his belief that there was no opposition whatever to be feared at the pre- sent time. The society had been making some sure and certain progress, and nearly every member was a bona fide member, and took an active interest in the welfare of the Association. He spoke of the centralisation of the funds and defended that principle as having con- ferred great advantages. The Cardiff branch had pretty well paid its own expenses, but nevertheless he urged that if it had stood by itself the results would not have been near so satisfactory. It was a noteworthy fact that there was an accession of superior members, not intellectually superior, but superior in position, and that be regarded as a significant fact. It was contemplated to form a district at Newport, and whether they succeeded or not they should put their shoulders to the wheel and endeavour to extend their rami- fications. He was quite convinced that so far as the Cardiff district was concerned, its success was mainly due to Mr. Robert Power, their agent. There was no society more prompt in paying all demands. He urged the mem- bers to study the rules, as m- ch of the success of the so- siety depended upon their having a proper understanding thereof. The Chairman spoke in flattering terms of the readiness with which Canon Jenkins advocated the just cause of the working classes, and added his testimony to the prominent part which the rev. gentleman had taken in all questions which affected the social well-being of the indus- krial classes. The toast was drunk with musical honours, and MrPower.in responding, acknowledged in. a very perti- nent speech the compliment which had been paid him. In responding to the toast of the clergy, Canon Jenkins expressed the great satisfaction which he experienced in being present an that occasion. He eulogised the p^inci- pie of friendly societies and spoke of the dignity and hon- our of combinations aud associations of that character. He was connected with several orders, and he wished it to be understood that he did not regard his connection with them as a barren honour, but primarily as a bond of | friendship. Other tonate were honoured, and the )'<*nain- ] der of the evening; was spent in a most agreeable manner. THE VICAR OF ST. MARY'S.—The ReY,_G,_ Arthur. Jones, vicar of St. Mary's, Cardiff, has been admitted a Surrogate, for granting marriage licences, &c., in the diwce&e of Llandaff. VICTORIA RoMfS.—These rooms, considering the season have been well attended during the past week, and the proprietor will introduce several novelties to his patrons in tne coming week. MAN DROWNED IN THE CANAL.—Last night a man namtd Grain, belonging to the trow Blucher, of Bridge- water, fell into the canal and was drowned. The body was taken to the dead house. Deceased was a married man, and resided at Bridgwater. THE COAL TKIJIMERS OF CARDIFF AND PENARTH.— The coal-trimmers of Cardiff and Penarth have given five weeks' notice to their employers and masters that in conse- quence of the high price of provisions, house rent, and fuel, and the constant increase of night-work in coal- trimming, of their iBtention to demand an increase of ten per cent., and one penny per ton extra tor all coals trimmed from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. They have also given notice that from the above date they will not work after 5 p.m. on Saturday until 6 a.m. on Mondays, under any circumstances. The men have given the five weeks' notice in order that the masters may not be able to com- plain that they have not had an opportunity of altering their charters, or suffered loss through demurrage. ROATH CHORAL SOCIETY.—Yesterday evening the last of the interesting series of open night concerts, took place at the Tredegarville school-room, under the conduc- torship of Mr. Walter Scott. The room, as usual, was thronged with a fashionabls gathering. Various selec- tions of vocal and instrumental music were rendered with considerable skill. The Misses Grant received an encore for a trio on the pianoforte, and the solo of Mr. Dawkins, To Athea," was applauded. Mr. W. Scott also gave a violin solo, Beethoven's Sonata No. 1, in an artistic manner. Mr. Ronnfeldt presided at the pianoforte. The May Queen was also rendered in an admirable manner by the members of the Society. Mr. Scott stated that the Rev. D. Howell had suggested that the Roath Choral Society might do something towards pay- ing off the debt of JS180, which remained upon the schools, and it was accordingly decided that a collection should be made at the door. THE RHYMKEY RAILWAY BILL. — In the House of Lords, on Tuesday, the Rhymney Railway Bill was read a second time and referred to Committee. Iu the House of CommDns the Aberystwith Gas Bill was con- sidered on report, and ordered to be read a third time. CARDIFF BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting was held in the new Board-room, on Saturday, Mr. W. Alexander in the chair. The master reported that there had been 19 admissons during the past week, 1 birth, 25 discharges, 2 deaths, leaving 282 in the house, 30 of whom were in the Refuge, against 238 in the house and 5 in the refuge at the corresponding period last year, being an in- crease of 39. The master of the Industrial Schools reported that there had been no admissions since the last meeting. Five had been discharged, leaving 229inmate&, being an increase of 21 on the corresponding period of last year. There were 28 in the Infirmary. The Industrial Schools Committee recommended that the plan for the laundry be executed, but that the proposed additions of dormitories and staircase be deferred. The report of the committee was adopted. Dr. Sheen, the medical officer, submitted the following annual report on the Workhouse and schools Infirmaries for the year 1872-73 Workhouse Infirmary The following table shows the admissions and discharges in the sick wards Remaining (March, 1872), ? admitted during the year, 568 total, 636 discharged cured, 354; relieved, 79 sent to Bridgend Asylum, 8 dead, 105; remaining March, 1S73, 90 total, 636. The mortality had been very high-the returns show 1 in 6'6 as compared with 1 in 10'32 in 1871-2, and 1 in 8"30 in 1870-71. This was to be accounted for in a great measure by the deaths from small-pox (23) and by the comparatively larger number of serious cases admitted to the sick wards, owing to the more trivial cases having been kept in the House (therefore not returned in the above statistics) for want of room in the sick wards. The conversion of the Refuge into a small-pox hospital, after taking into account the accommodation provided by the shed, deprived them of about 70 beds. The average daily 4 number of sick in the wards had been much larger this year than last. There remained 90 at the end of March, although only a small part of the Refuge was occupied, as compared with 68 in March, 1872, when all the wards in that building were in use. All the sick wards had been almost constantly full, and on many occasions he had been obliged to discharge patients to the House be- fore he should otherwise have done, to make room for more urgent cases. The appropriation of the new Infirmary would he trusted do away with the shifts they had been been put to during the past year or two. Of the deaths, 23 were due to small-pox and 14 to diarrhoea. Of the latter 13 were children of two years of age and under chiefly from the nursery and he could not help feeling that this mortality was excessive. He had never been satisfied with the system of having a pauper nurse for the young children, unless she was very strictly looked after, and he bad frequently had occasion to complain of the condition and management of the nursery. The nursery children had already been transferred to their new quar- ters, which were a great improvement upon the old ones, although the day room appeared to be badly lighted, and would, he was afraid, be found too small. There had been 32 confinements during the year as compared with 52 in 1871-72. Of the mothers, 8 were recorded as being married and 24 as single. Of the latter, there were 18 domestic servants, 3 dressmakers, and one an inmate, who had not been out of the House for twelve months. The lying, in-ward had been admirably looked after by the present nurse, who was thoroughly competent to take charge of all cases, and to know when a medical man's in- terference was required. With the exception of small-pox, upon which he reported specially in December last, they had been very free from epidemic diseases. Diarrhoea and feverishness had from time to time been preva'ant, owing he behaved to the overcrowded state of the House! He had specially reporttd considerable overcrowding on two or three occasions. With regard to the new Infirmary he might say that with the liberal spirit with which the Board had carried out the details of its internal arrangements, it was likely to become the model Union Infirmary of Wales. Aided by the support of the Board, he hoped to make it so in its internal management. It had two faults, the ceilings were too low, and the whole building stood too low on the ground. There had been 163 admissions to the School Infirmary, as compared with 135 during 1871-2; 4 children died, and 153 were dis- charged cured Day room accommodation and the proper isolation of the children from the rest of the Schools were greatly needed. The general health of the school children had been remarkably good. In conclusion, Dr. Sheen drew special attention to the remarks in his report of last year on the accommodation of the House and the classification of its inmates, and the necessity for an increased number of paid nurses in the Infirmary. He had again to thank the editor of the Cardiff Times and the editors of the other journals for the continued supply of copies of their papers for the eick inmates —a kindness which was greatly appreciated by the patients. With regard to the library, he hoped that those who had books and magazines to spare would bear them in mind occasionally. Mr. Wat- kins, vaccination officer, reported that he had had no case of small-pox to bring before the Board until the previous day. Dr. Taylor could not understand the statement when the medical officer of the Board of Health had re- ported three deaths, which must have come under the knowledge of Mr. Watkins, as the registrar of births and deaths. There was no other business of interest.

HOSPITAL SUNDAY AT CARDIFF. The following is a list of the collections at the various churches on Sunday last, so far as they are at present known to the secretary. Dr. Sheen. It is not expected that a complete list of the collections will be compiled before next week £ s. d. St. John's Church, Cardiff 56 2 9 St. Andrew's Church, Cardiff 26 0 0 Tredegarville Baptist Chapel 23 15 0 Wesleyan Chapel, Roath-road 23 7 11 Wesley Chapel, Charles-street 16 1 2 Llandaff Cathedral 15 10 0 Roath Church 14 12 0 St. Mary's Church. 14 6 4 Bethany Baptist Chapel 11 4 94 Penarth Church 10 0 1 Hannah-steet Congregational Church 9 6 10 Bethel Baptist Chapel, Bute Docks 8 16 0 Wesleyan Chapel, Canton 7 0 2 St. Mary's Church, Cowbridge 6 17 8 Jew's Synagogue 6 11 6 Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Hayes 6 6 0 St. John's Church, Canton 6 2 0 Porthkerry Church. 6 2 0 St. Nicholas Church 4 17 6, Pendoylan Church. 4 10 4- Tredegarville School Church 4 8 1 St. Fagan's Church .440 Zoar Baptist Chapel 400 United Methodist Free Church 8 16 6 St. Martin's Church, Caerphillyi 3 12 5i Llanishen Church 3 3 0 Penmark Church 3 0 0 Zion Chapel 2 13 7 Wenvoe Church 2 11 4 Llanblethian Church 2 11 4 Baptist Chapel, Penarth 2 8 0 Bethania Chapel 2 7 8 St. Melon's Church. 2 0 10 Sully Church 2 2 0 St. John's English Mission Church, Canton 2 0 2| Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Penarth 2 0 0 Cathays Mission Church 1 16 3 Barry Church 1 15 9 St. Hilary Church 1 13 0 Michaelstone-le-pit. 1 12 6 St. David's Church, Ely 1 12 0 St. Andrew's Church, DinasPowis 1 11 0 St. Johu's Welsh Mission Church .170 Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Union-street 1 6 1J Old Cemetery Church, .15 lljt Radyr Church 1 5 0 Llancarf an Church 1 5 0 Salem Chapel 1 5 0 Maindy Church 1 4 0 Iron Church, Docks 1 2 2 St. Brides-super-Ely 1 1 2 St. Paul's Church, Grangetown 1 0 0 St. John's Church. Tonyrefail, Llantrisant 0 18 0 Gilgal Calvinistic Methodist Church, Llandaff 0 12 6 Welsh St. Donatt's Church 0 12 6 Calvinistic Methodist, Penarth 0 10 0 Llanedarne Church. 0 8 10 Lis vane Church .082 Michaelstone-super-Ely 0 5 8

THE TICHBORNE PROSECUTION-. V EIGHTH DAY. Mr. Hawkins, Q.C., Mr. Serjeant Parry, Mr. Chap- man Barber (of the Chancery Bar), Mr. J. C. Mathew, and Mr. J. C. Bowen represented the Crown; Dr. Kenealy, Q.C., and Mr. P. McMahon, M.P., appearing on behalf of the defendant. The Master of the Crown Office (Mr. F. Cockburn) stated that another letter had arrived, addressed to the Foreman of the jury. (Laughter.) The Lord Chief Justice suegested that it should be thrown into the fire. It probably contained a corn adver- tisement. (Renewed laughter.) Mr. Hawkins said that he had also received a communi- aation which he would shew to the gentlemen of the jury when the case had terminated. It had amused him, and he had no doubt that it would amuse them. It was quite worth preserving. The Lord Chief Justice: We will certainly preserve it, then. (A laugh.) Dr. Kenealy said that at the commencement of the inquiry their lordships were good enough to say that any of Roger Ticliborne's or Arthur Orton'3 letters, which were necessary for the case, should be photographed. The Solicitor to the Treasury had declined to photograph any more letters, however, because the statement to which be referred did not appear in the printed minutes. Mr. Hawkins was not aware to what his learned friend referred. What he believed the Solicitor to the Treasury meant was that if the original document could be pro- duced it n^ed not be photographed, because the expense of photographing was so enormous. If there were any particular documents required for the general convenience of the Court, they should be at once photographed. The Lord Chief Justice considered that a certain num- ber of the letters should be photographed, because it might happen that while any one of them was under dis- cussion it would be very inconvenient if the Court, the learned counsel, and the jury could not have the copies before them. Mr. Hawkins hoped that a list of the documents which had already been photographed would be made out, and if their lordships thought it right and expedient that any letters which were not in the list should be photographed, the wishes of the Court should be attended to. Dr. Kenealy considered his request to be a most reason- able one, as he only wanted photographs of about a dozen letters. The Lord Chief Justice But thirty or forty letters have already been photographed. Mr. Hawkins: Not thirty or forty, my lord, but seventy. Dr. Kenealy: What I want, my lord, are some of the letters which Roger sent to Lady and Miss Doughty, and Mr. Vincent Gosford. < The Lord Chiet Justice could only fepeat that if there were any letters to which Dr. Kenealy attached particu- lar importance they should be photographed. Mr. Gray, Q.C., (Solicitor to the Treasury,) desired to say that thirty photographs had been taken for each of their lordships, and that three sets of the same had been prepared for the use of Dr. Kenealy and the jury. If the Court said that further letters ought to be photographed for the general convenience at the public expense, he would not hesitate for a moment to attend to the request. But up to the present time he had not thought it his duty to go to the expense of having more photographs taken for the purposes of Dr. Kenealy's case. Dr. Kenealy It is not mv case; it is The Lord Chief Justice: This prosecution is being con- ducted at the public expense, and whatever is deemed to be essential and necessary for the defence in the way of photographs should be provided. The defendant cannot be expected to have the money to meet all these charges himself, and it is, therefore, reasonable that he should have them paid out of the public funds. Mr. Gray had no objection to have photographed any particular letter the court might desire to see. Dr. Kenealy was anxious to procure some of Roger's short letters. A long, formal letter was usually written in a fine hand, but in a short letter the natural hand- writing generally came out. Mr. Gray mentioned that the claimant's attorney in the civil suit expended JS365 in photographs. The Master of the Crown Court then continued the reading of the defendant's cross-examination before Mr. Roupell in the Court of Chancery. M. Chatillon was called when this formal matter was disposed of, and his evidence was interpreted by Mr. Markheim, Fellow of Queen's College, Oxford. He said: I reside in Paris, and am the head of an educational establish- ment. I knew Sir James and Lady Tichborne very well, also their son, Roger. I first made their acquaintance in 1833. After that period they went to live at 364, Rue St. Honore, where they remained for nine years. I was en- gaged as tutor to Roger Tichborne in 1834, and I con- tinued to act in that capacity until the end of 1840. I remember Roger's sister, Alice, dying, but I cannot precisely say in what year her death took place. I used to attend on Roger from seven 0 clock in the morning until nine in the evening, and take my meals with the family. He was then very young and used to study only geography, sacred history, and arithmetic. He afterwards went to a dancing and riding school. During the time that I remained his tutor I ac- companied him on several trips. Our first trip was to England in 1838, and we stayed with Mr. Doughty at Upton for about a month. After that we returned to Tichborne House to see Sir Henry Tichborne. We re- mained there about five weeks, and then went back to Paris fid Southampton. On this trip we were accom- panied by Sir James Tichborne and a domestic. In 1839 we went to Brittany. During that tour we went to Ponic, where we arrived about the beginning of August. Ponic is a seaport town, is in a creek, and on a heights It is a bathing-place. There is no lake inland from Ponic. Roger bathed at Ponic almost every day in the sea, at a little spot on the beach between two rocks. It was at this plaoe that gentlemen took their baths. I remember an accident happening to Roger on one of these occasions. We left our home as usual in the morning before breakfast, and Roger went to bathe and have a swimming lesson. Roger asked to be allowed to go on a little height, in order to witness the arrival of a vessel which was at sea. Whilst he was on this height the rock, which was undermined broke, and he fell. He at firstyitched on his legs, and 'then on his head, which came in contact with a little pointed stone, which made a small depression on the left temple. He lost his senses. I then took him [in my arms, and carried him to a cottage, from whence I fetched a doctor, who told me he had seen similar falls, but that the injuries were not serious. He then bled Roger with a lancet, and eventually the skin assumed its original aspect. No blood came from the blow, and when we re- turned to Paris no trace of it could be seen. Sir James Tichborne, out of gratitude for his son's restoration, lIent. donation to the priest of Ponic for vestments. Was there any scar or trace of the fall remaining after Roger returned to Paris ?—No. Was there any £ cut £ or ■ scar at the back of the head as the result of the accident?—No. After this I took another trip to Normandy. This was in 1840. Sir James and a domestic accompanied us, Lady Tichborne remaining behind. We always used to take our excursions between June and September. After the season we came back to Paris. We then made another little journey with Lady Tichborne. Did you ever attend Roger as his tutor at the Rue de Pyramide, Paris?-—Never; not as a tutor, only as a friend. 1 used often to go and dine with the family, and remained on intimate terms with them. While I was his tutor a room was specially set aside for study. When I attended him I was never accompanied by a little boy. Lady Tich- borne adopted a little boy named Charles to play with Roger, but he never went with us in our walks. I some- times took a friend of Roger's with me to the house. There was an old servant of Sir James Tichborne's in the house, named Gossin, who was there all the while I knew the family. The Count de Montreville, M. d'Aranza, and the Abbe Salis were intimate friends of the Tichbornes. Count de Montreville visited the house almost every day up to the time that Roger went to Stonyhurst. He frequently dined with Sir James—in fact, I never remember a week passing with- out his doing so when Sir James was in Paris. The Count was very fond of Roger, and sometimes took him out in his carriage. Roger shewed me ja gold watch the Count had given him, also a little ship in a glass- case. M. d'Aranza was a friend of Sir James Tichborne so far back as 1833, and after that period he sometimes dined at the house. During the time that I was Roger's tutor I knew Alfred Tichborne very well. He was quite a little child, and had a pretty head of hair. He was called by a .familiar name which I do not remember just at present. While you were tutor, do you remember anything like an issue upon Roger's arm ?—Yea. There was a scar or hole, which was, big enough to hold two peas. It remained open four years. 1 remember the period when it was allowed to heal up. We were then in England at Upton. Why was it allowed to close ?—Because Roger's consti- tution did not any longer require it to be open. It was closed with the consent of Sir James and the doctor, but the mark remained ever afterwards. Lady Doughty was present when it was closed she knew the fact perfectly. When I ceased to be tutor Roger went to the college of M. Dupanloup. Sir James and I took him there. He was a boarder and slept there. He remained there a very little time, about twenty days. After that M. Lafouet taught Roger, but did so for a short time only. M. Jolivat was M. Laforet's successor, and retained the position for two yearaf The doctor who attended Roger at Ponic must have been about forty-five years of age. I have not got any of Roger's books. They were elementaiy. I remained on intimate terms with Sir James Trchborne after Roger had gone to Stonyhurst. I saw Roger once while he was at the college he called upon me. I remember seeing him in 1853, before he went to South America. He remained in Paris about twelve days during that visit. On that occa- sional invited him fx>' breakfast with me, and he accepted the invitation the same day. My wife and children were present at the time. I remember perfectly well what took place. Wlvn Roger sat down he made a gesture, which my wife perceived. She saw something blue on his arm, and mentioned it during the meal. Did Roger shew you the mark ?—Yes, he took up his sleeve and shewed the mark to my wife and myself. What sort of mark was it ?—There was an anchor, a cross, a heart, and the initials R. C. T." On the same day I dined with Sir James, Lady, and Roger Tichborne at the Rue de Pyramide, and M. d'Aranza, and the Abbe Salis were also present. I left the house at 10 uelock. After dinner Roger and I went for a yalk, and he pur- chased a chain and presented it to me. Mr., Justice Lush Did Roger make any observation when he shewed his arm as to how the mark came there? —Yes, he told me that the mark had been made with a needle, and then that powder was iutroducecl I asked him if he suffered much, and he said no. Was that all that was said about the mark ?—Yes. The Lord Chief Justice He did not tell you who did it, or where it was done ?—Nov Did the luncheon and dinner you have spoken of take place on the day before Roger left ?—Yes. During this last visit of Roger's to Paris did you invite j him to lunch, and his father refused to let him attend ?— No. j Did you invite him ta lunch OR any day when he -iid not come ?—No. Did he only breakfast with you once on the oc.asien of his last visit to Paris?—Twice. At this stage the Court adjourned. • Onthere assembling of the Court after luncheon, the examination of M. Chatillon was resumed. Witness said — l>unng my acquaintance with Roger from 1833 to 1853, English3^ 8^° nch- He never spoke to me in Mr. Justice Mellor: Was there any change in that after his return from Stonyhurst ?—No. Mr. Hawkins When he came to Paris after that period m what language did he converse with his parents ? In French. I always remained on intimate terms with him. I saw the defendant in Paris in 1867, and while he was under examination in the late trial I see him now Mr. Hawkins: Is that Roger Charles Tichborne ? Witness: -No. Was his voice when in the witness-box that of Roger Tichborne ?—N o. After he went to South America I re- mained on intimate terms with his family. Thev remained in Paris until the death of Sir Ed" ard Doughty I re- member the early part of the year 1867. Lady Titthborne was then living in the Place de la Madeleine. She then called upon me, and told me the object of her visit-it wag to see whether I conld recognise her son in the defendant. She said, I come to ask you to come with me immedi- ately to recognise Roger, who has come back." I replied Certainly, if he is your son I shall be glad to see him after so long an absence." I went down stairs and ac- companied her to the carriage. We drove to an hotelin the Rue St. Monore. She said on the way I hope you will recognise my son." I said Certainly madame, if it is he. On getting to the hotel I asked her not to tell my name, but immediately on our arriving she introduced me to the defendant as M. Chatillon. I advanced to the defendant, and said, My dear Roger, I am very glad to see you after so long an absence." But I then went back three steps, and said, My lady, this is not your son." bhe said, ■ You do not embrace my son," and I replied, No, my lady, it is not he." Mr. Holmes, the solici- .interpreter were present. I afterwards "-w »Hciaimant several questions, but he answered questions were interpreted to him. I asked mm With whom did you dine the last time before your departure for South America?" He said, "I do not know. I asked what chain he had before leaving and he said a gold one. I asked him whether he remembered the trips we had to Normandy and Brittany, and he said JNo. Lady,Tichborne interposed and said. You must ask no more questions. Sir Roger has travelled so much that he does not remember anything." During this time the defendant had been hiding his face with a pocket handkerchief. After that he left, and I saw him no more. I asked Lady Tichborne and the defendant to come and lunch with me on a future day. On the fol- lowing Tuesday she sent to me the Abbe Salis. Dr. Kenealy said the Abbe-Salis had not pretended that Lady Tichborne sent him. Witness: I received a message from the abbe, and went to the hotel, where I endeavoured to see the claimant, but did not succeed being told that I should not see him again. Mr. Holmes said the defendant was unwell. I asked to see Lady Tichborne, and Mr. Holmes toldape that sue also was unwell, and that I could not see^Blr. i Holmes if I could see the defendant again because I had something to say to him, and would speak of some marks in the presence of two doctors Mr. Holmes told me I could not see the defendant again, as he was not the man to allow his being visited in that way and they could do perfectly well without me (a laugh). On leaving the defendant's house I went to Lady Tich- bornes residence, in the Place de la Madeleine, but I learnt that she had gone out with the claimant. Dr. Kenealy objected to the message which was given to the witness as irrelevant. The Lord Chief Justice did not think there was any thing in the objection. Witness continued: After leaving Lady Tichborne's residence I went to MM. Callaghan, bankers, for the pur- poses of obtaining the addresses of the Tichborne faimilv in London. As I was about to leave, Lady Tichborne entered and said to Mr. Collaghan, I come to introduce to you my dear sen On seeing that I was there, how- ever, Lady Tichborne went back to her carriage, and did not return again. Did you ever see the defendant in Paris ?-N o. I do not remember that Lady Tichborne directed my atten- tion to a scar at the back of the defendant's head Cross-examined by Dr. Keneally I have not refreshed my memory as to dates and streets. I was not indifferent to matters to which I have referred. There was a nurse named Marguerite, but she did not use to take Pu>o-er to school. She took him sometimes to the dancing school, I taught him the elements of geography and grammar I did not teach him much because I was frequently interrupted. Did you really do more than accompany him about?- No. I transferred him to the educational establishment of M. Dupanloys. Abbe Salis was employed by Lady Tichborne to find out objects of charity, I remember a little boat which Roger used to sail in the basin of the Tuilleries. The place at which Roger bathed at Ponnick was called a bay. Witness was asked to make a drawing on the spot, but on its being produced, Dr. Kenealey said that it gave but an obscure idea of a bay. Mr. Hawkins said the sketch reminded him of the going off of a squib (laughter). The Lord Chief Justice: That it still was like a vol- cano (renewed laughter). Cross-examination resumed: Roger was insensible for twelve days as the result of the accident. In his evidence in the Court of Common Pleas I stated that Roger's fall caused a dent, or depression in the head. I have no memorandum relative to the accident. I have always remembered that there was no blood. I do not think the doctor who attended him is alive. I mean to assert that I attended Lady lichborne m one of her trips, when Sir James was not with her. General Montreville was not an invalid. He was a very tall and strong man, and enjoyed good health. He died in 1843 or 1844. The ship which the General gave Roger was black. It was not an ivory ship or an ebony stand. I say that Roger called upon me in 1853. He had not visited me before, It is a fact that before that time I had only seen him once within three or four years. My children were present at lunch which Roger had with me prior to his departure for South America. One of them, my son, is now 27 years of age. The Court shortly afterwards adjourned.

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET, FRIDAY. — A. larger supply of meat has been on offer. With a slow trade, priojss ruled bs follows-Per 81.b. by the carcase: Inferior beef, 4s. 4d. t»4&. 8d. middling ditlo,. 4s. lOd. to 5s. Od prime large ditto, 5s. ta 5s. 4d. prime small elitto, 5s. 4d. to 5s. 6d. yeù, 6s. Od. to 5s. 3d. in- ferior mutton, 5s to 58 4d middling ditio, 5s 4d to 6s. QtiL prime ditto, 5s. lOd. to 6s. Od large pork, 3& 8d. to 4s. small ditto, 5*. to 5B. 4d. lamb, Ss. Od. to 9s. Od. LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, Friday.—At Mark.ime to-day the grain trade has been in a quiet state. The supjiy of English wbest has been moderate, and the, condition has further im proved. Although not active, the trade has bc-n fi-jao, and prioes have been maintained. Foreign wlaat, of which a fair supply has been on sale, has been disposed.oi at late quotations. Thare has been a moderate supply of barley. The Uadi-has been quiet, on former terms. Malt has sold a% low rates. Fina oats have been scarce and dear, otherwise the w&jket has been inactive. Maiae has been disposed of at previous prices. Beans and peas have been quiet and unaltered. LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, FJUDAV —CLOtase PRICBS.— closed quietly on former teml.5,. Fine oats .>tea1.,v; other kinds dull. Kaize unaltered. Beans and ;jeas in limited request. Flour quiet. (Quantity of British wheat sold at Mark line during the week ending April 29, was 4427 qrs.; average, 55s. 9d. Barley, 22C Qrs. average, 39s. 3d. CORK BUTTER MARKET, FRIDAY.—Ordinary mstB, 140s. seconds, 1358.; thirds, 115s. fourths. 105Ss. fifths, sixths, 82s. Mild Firsts, 141s.; seconds, 1378. thirds, 121s. In market, 950 firkins. GLASGOW PIG IRON MARKET, FEIBAT.— Market quieter. Business doue from 113s. to Ills. 6d. Clositlg-buyers, lite. CeL sellers, Ills. &d. LONDON METAL MARKET, FJUDAT. — Ct-pper dull and m- active. Good ordinary brands. Chili, £ SS Picked branks, AWO 10s. Wallaroo, and Berra, £95. English dull. Tic, quiet. Straits 139s. Poaitca., £ 141 in Holland, Euglisii rather easier, Dutch steady. Tin plates in fair demand, at steady rates. Spelter and lead firm, Scotch p g iron, 112s. cash. The large estates now held by Mr. Charles Steven Leslie, under the will of the Earl of Newburgh, are claimed by Mr. John Gladwin Slilcgh, of Colesworti^, were served yesterday on the tenants.

CONSERVATIVE WORKING MEN. PREPARATORY to the general election, which cannot long be delayed, the Conservatives are setting their houses in order, and, as a means of promoting their influence throughout the country, they have lately established a union of working-men's Conservative associations, the first meeting of which took place at Leeds last week. We look in vain for any sparks ef inspiration or scintillations of genius amongst the speeches delivered on that occasion. A union with such important aims ought certainly to afford a little more ^iwht. If it has a crusade, it should at least start with the enunciation of some striking principle. But beyond that hope which, according to the poet, springs eternal in the human breast," we can glean nothing noteworthy in the programme of what is now called the Constitu- tional party. But hope in their cause is of course not a novelty with Conservatives, any more than with ;other partisans. They have been in a state of expectancy for a very long period. They never are, but always to be blessed. At the present moment, however, they oelieve that they really have some ground on which to build their faith, not only in the fact of that reaction which has shown itself in a few recent elections, but in that of some adhesion on the part of working men, whose associations ia various parts of the country would seem to denote the transfer of an allegiance which has hitherto been almost exclusively given to the Liberal party. When we read or hear of Conservative working men, we cannot avoid asking ourselves, who are they ? We can understand, of course, there being differences of opinion amongst working men, as well as amongst other classes of society. Wo know that in certain instances, where the influence of employers is great, as in Cardiff, men were formerly bound to act together in the interests of their employers but under the ballot such forced Conservatism will have no existence if the working men are true to themselves. When we come to analyse the position, the creed, and the nature of the general body of working men, we are certainly at a loss to imagine how Conservatives can for a moment place any great reliance on the class either for present or future help. As well might the working-men trust to the aristocratic and the landed interest for assistance in their contest with capital. A Conservative working man has always seemed to us to be paradoxical, a con- tradiction of terms, of nature, and of interests. What have Conservative squires and operatives in common ? This is a question we should like to have answered by those who vaunt this new conuection as a symptom of increased political influence. Does the past policy of the Conservatives afford any proofs that the two inter- ests have ever been identical ? Can Conservatives or Tories point to even one great measure in their long experience, devised especially for the benefit of work- ing-men ? Mr. DISRAELI made an attempt to do so last year, we believe at Edinburgh, but it led to a vain and impotent conclusion. His speech left us as doubtful as ever as to the claims which his party have on the general body of working men. We see no reason why the latter should for ever withhold their support from the Conservatives. They may throw their in- fluence into the Tory scale, as the Roman Catholics have often thrown theirs into the scale of the Liberals. But this would be but temporary support, and not worth founding a union of associations npon. Wo are inclined to think that the Constitutional party are being deceived in this matter. They are trusting to a broken reed. They discern in certain indications of disaffection evi- dences of conversion. If they will carry out great Radical schemes like household suffrage, it will answer the purpose of working men to give them support. But such a basis can scarcely be a healthy one for a grand national platform. At any rate, the Conservatives must not expect to build a very strong structure upon it. Extremes do occasionally meet, we know; but after they have done so, they often suddenly separate again with apparently greater antagonism than ever they Bvinced towards each other before.

OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT. LONDON, Thursday. [ NEED scarcely say that the advocates of women's suf- frage are in high spirits. Not only have they gained 12 votes upon their last division, but they have won aver to their cause one of the shrewdest, most clear- beaded, and most respected members in the House, Mr. Henley. Even this, however, is not their greatest wain. Their chief advantage consists in the extraor- dinary superiority which they had in the debate. Let myone who has hitherto taken no interest, and formed no opinion on this subject, read the reports in the Times or the Standard-the Daily Telegraph has sunk so low as to give about two-thirds of a column to a de- bate which extended over five hours, while it gives five columns to a verbatim report of the wretched Tich- borne business—and it will be impossible for him to some to any other conclusion than that if Mr. Bou- verie, and his friends have no better arguments than they used yesterday they have not a leg to stand upon. [t is really extraordinary that an assembly of grown-up men who, it must be supposed, are above the average in intellect, should be asked to withhold the franchise from women because their ancestresses had nothing to do with signing Magna Charta, and because disfran- chisement does not present Rosa Bonheur from paint- ing, anè did not prevent Mrs. Somerville from writing —I never heard that the progenitors of the compound householder were represented at Runnymead, nor that Mr. Millais or Mr. Darwin is deprived of parliamentary representation because they can paint and write as well without a vote as with it. Mr. Bouverie indeed talked [lot merely nonsense but pernicious nonsense. He con- tended that it was impossible to restrict the franchise to rate paying women, an argument in favour of man. hood suffrage which will not be forgotten by the New- castle pitmen, but which is simply amazing from the gentleman who, though a Liberal, opposed the very moderate £ ? franchise which his friends introduced in lsna. The Conservative candidates are everywhere allying themselves with the liquor interest, and the mot d'ordre issued by the Carlton seems to be—" Go in for an ex- tension of hours." This policy is much to be deplored in face of the conclusive evidence which has been ad- luced a.s to the good effect produced by earlier closing. Nor is this all. Inasmuch as the Conservative party ire also strongly in favour of maintaining the Estab- .ished Church there is growing up in men's minds an issociation of ideas expressed by the words beer and Bible," gin and Gcspel," which, if it be allowed to lontinue, will be fatal, not only to the. Church but to ;he influence of her ministers. An allianae between ;he parsons and the publicans would be an outrage ipoa the conscience of the nation, and moat perilous to | V r5 i' V ir1' V T :• >I the first. That alliance has ^fortunately taken place at Bath. Mr. Mureh is a Unitarian, and he will not r vote for an extension of hours, consequently the clergy, who are very strong, not merely in numbers bat also in influence; and the victuallers, who are about 400 in all. have joined hands to support Viscount Chelsea, a young nobleman of violent and evidently immature opinions. Mr. Murch, who is a very able man, will lose the clerical vote, and will probably lose a large portion of the Temperance vote because he will not give a pledge that he will abstain from voting against the Permissive Bill. Here i* London it is expected that Mr. Murch willIaM his election. Though liberal the Ballot will tell against him. If there had been open voting many of his fellow-townsmen would have supported him, because they would not like to be ex-. eluded from his hospitable table. But now some of them who disapprove of his religious views will feel themselves free to consult what they are pleased to call their consciences. It is noteworthy, as Mr. Jacob Bright remarked in his speech, that both candidates at Bath have found the Women's Suffrage question exer- cising so much influence there that they have pledged themselves to support the Bill. The other subject which attracts the greatest interest is the Income Tax, and here agair the feeling is so strong that both candi- dates have declared for abolition. In consequence of the adjournment of Mr. W. H. Smith's motion, Mr. Stansfeld has postponed the in- troduction of his two measures on Local Taxation till Monday. The Session is now more than half spent, and the progress in legislation has been lamentably slow. One leading measure has been lost, another has been referred to a sub-committee, and before it has emerged has elicited disapproval from one great section of the bar. The third measure introduced on Tuesday will be opposed by the lawyers generally, not ostensibly in their own interests, and not by direct attacks upon it, but by pleas for delay, and indeed Lord Cairns has told Lord Selborne plainly that he must have a month to consider the bill before even it is read a second time, and then no doubt it will be referred to a select com- mittee, and scarcely come oat therefrom in time for the Lords, much less the Commons, to pass it. Mr. Stansfeld's two measures, to be introduced on May 5th, have scarcely a chance of becoming law this year. Mr. Forster's bill will probably be shelved altogether. Even a private bill like Mr. Read's, and Mr. Howard's Land. lord and Tenant Bill, though receiving support from both sides of the House, has to be withdrawn. I know not what has become of the Attorney-General's Juries Bill. Altogether the prospects of legislation were never so gloomy as they are now. The present House of Com mons has become impotent and effete. The Constituencies are much more active Candi- dates are springing up on every side. Every morning brings a noble chance, And every chance brings out a noble knight. The Candidature of Mr. Thomas Rogers will be watched with particular interest, for should he be elected he will be the first clergyman who has renounced his orders to enter Parliament. It is not quite clear why he, a Liberal, is standing for a borough already represented by two Liberals. I hear that Mr. Adair, who has been as successful with his elections as his brother, the new Lord Waveny, was unsuccessful with his, is likely to leave Ipswich, which he has represented for 26 years, and will stand for East Suffolk. It is pretty nearly certain that Mr. Harrison will oppose Mr. Bonverie in Kilmarnock. At Gloucester the threatened breach in the Liberal party has been healed by the withdrawal of Mr. Powell. The same good fortune has not attended the party in Devonport. Mr. Montagu Chambers still stops the way. He has been told by all the chief men of his party that he has not the ghost of a chance but he refused to believe them, and appeals, I believe, to letters which he has received from some of his con- stituents, who tell him he is the victim of a clique. As the letters are written by electors who did not vote for him in 1868, and will certainly not vote for him in 1874, it is at least conceivable that the motive which prompted the writers was not sympathy with Mr. Chambers, but a desire to further the interests of the Conservative candidates by formenting the present division.

At the Oldham Police Court on Saturday, Joshua Leslie and Isaac Marsden were committed for trial on a charge of personating voters on the occasion of the election of a town councillor for St. Mary's Ward. We can never speak too well of the inventor of WILLIAMS (PONTARDAWE) Winm LOZEXGES, for he read the books of the most eminent medical autburs, but he could find there nothing io answer his purpose; he ptudied when others slept, and searched and analysed the extracts and other productions of the vegetable kingdom, especially those connected with the diseases of Chilldreu, when others spent their time in idle talk, aad at last he discovered his coveted prize, a remedy purely vegetable and innocent to the child, that would destroy the greatest cause of the diseases of Children but, alas, it cost him his life, he did not live long to enjoy the reputation of his groat but died nrd left his discs7eiy to the benefit of succeefling gweiitioae. Bid. 13Ji Si. per box by all Chemists, 999 !l.2il.

aeption of Swansea, the vessels at other ports men- tioned are comparatively free from this description J&ut neither can we fail to observe that the bulk of vessels so marked are of small size, evidently COflaters, whose shorter voyages in the summer Months (these returns are mostly for June and July) would tempt the undertaking of greater risks !•» deep loading, thau the same ship masters and Owners would probably be induced to do in ttiG case of longer voyages in the winter season. 'VQ did not need Mr. PLiMSOLl/s heliotypes to convince us of the bad eminence our port has ob- tained for the overloading of ships. The eyes of binary observers standing at the pier head are Efficient for that, but we are convinced much more "evil" in this respect is "wrought by want of fought than by want of heart." Ship-masters "ill exhibit an insane foolhardiness at times, from desire to out-do other rival ship-masters as well \s to ?ain extra profits in ships in which they had I. sliare, Men do not like to have it thought they Cannot do what previously other captains have <|one and do. It is one of the evils of gigantic and Wrish competition. Mr. PLIMSOLL has appeared fo stop this mad race, in which hundreds of valu- able lives are sacrificed year by year. He tells us §ood has already been done, repairing yards are full of ships, and he asks that no time may be lost, ^t that, pending the report of the Royal Com- missioners and another winter, a short act may be Passed which shall prohibit deck-loading, prevent "hips needing repairs from putting to sea, and a maximum load-line for each vessel. 6 kust the petition lie has circulated will be widely Adopted. The action of the seaport towns gener- ally must be viewed with suspicion. They fell 111 far too heartily at first with Mr. PLIMSOLL S Station, reminding one of the conduct Of a certain wise husband, who, when he Was steadfastly resolved not to grant any particular feqnest of his wife, as a preliminary step always fell in with it entirely. At Liverpool the arriere per, s<>e has cropped out. The Mercantile Marine Associa- tion have resolved to petition that no action be taken until the report of the Royal Commission. bas appeared. We hope that from Cardifl there \tiU go forth a flock of petitions asking a short N 4ct before the Commission can report. In this CQse time is more than money. Time is Life.