The Cardiff Times

OCht CARINFF CIMCS. -=. JSATUHUAY, OCrOBER 11, 1873. o LORD BUTE AND DOCK EXTENSION. LORD BUTE has spoken under the advice of his Trustees, and has declared, with scant courtesy, if not with unbecoming curtness, that come what will, whatever interests may suffer, he will alone provide whatever dock accommodation he consi- ders necessary for the port, wherever he thinks it desirable to ma.ke it, and whenever, in his opinion, it may be needed. The journal which is under the imalie,cliate direction of his lordship's agent has also spoken, commanding this great commercial Community to be thankful for his master's gener- ous condescension, and to repose with confiding "atisfaction and childlike faith in the assurance that his lordship knows better than it knows itself what will best meet their necessities. Are not under a paternal government ? Does not Lord BUTE possess everything ] Is he not the em- bodiment of wealth and wisdom ? Cannot he do "What he likes with his own ? Does not his patri- mony include the bodies and souls of those who dwell upon his estates 1 Is it not their privilege to fill his coffers with their rents 1 Were they -not Diade to dig hi. coals, and be the chapmen of his wares throughout the world, and to worship the gods of his idolatries in temples of his appointing!? Can he permit enthusiasts to go unmuzzled on his domain ? allow fanatics to rebel against his eccle- siastical arrangements i or suffer radical politi- cians to interfere with his patriotic desire to repre- Sent, through a nominee, his own property in the House of Commons ? The Mail gives no uncertain answer to these questions but Lord BUTE "Will learn before he is much older that those who insinuate such pretensions are his worst demies, and will have to deplore, when it is too late, the course he has been induced to take in connection with the affairs of this town, because this will inevitably lead to a severance of those ties of respect between him and its people lfhich they, irrespective of their station, pursuit, creed, or politics, have hitherto been anxious to preserve. Lord BTJTE declines to unite with the Taff Vale Railway Company in furtherance of the views set forth in the memorial signed by every merchant of standing in the port, and in doing so loses an °pportunity of not only conferring a great boon on the public, but of also benefitting himself. It may be said that his lordship ought to know his own loterests best, whatever he may know as to other people's, but it is the fate of those in his position to be wholly in the hands of agents, who naturally imagine their own interests to be those of their master's. In Lord BUTE'S case, we have no hesi- tation in saying that his personal interest, we had almost said his honour, is daily being sacrificed by those under him, who, without knowing it possibly, prevent a more rapid development of his property on the one hand, and damage his reputation on the other. Those agents dragged him before the House of Lords to demand from the Taff Vale Rarlway, damages for an alleged breach of a covenant of a lease which, in the judgment of all men of understanding, had been abundantly satisfied. What would have been the state now of the trade of our port if the Penarth Dock, in respect of which that demand was made, had not been constructed I It would have been destroyed, and other ports would have enjoyed the rich benefits which have flowed into the pockets of our merchants and now, rather than accept the generous offer of the men they endea- voured to despoil, they induce their master to ask Parliament for powers to construct docks of his own in a place which will not only most inadequately meet the requirements of the case, but likewise involve Lord BUTE in a profitless investment. A capacious dock no doubt may be made in continu- ation of the new Basin at a comparatively moder- ate cost, but the money which it is contemplated to spend there, if added to an equal sum contributed by the Taff Vale Railway, would make a dock in another position more convenient for trade and of four times the dimensions, whatever they may be. It is to be sincerely hoped, notwithstanding Lord BUTE'S determination, that the Penarth Company or the Taff Vale Railway Company, the merchants of the port thomselves, or the whole together, will present to Parliament a scheme more worthy of support than the one proposed, because if it be carried out it will be next to useless for the purposes of import, difficult of access by the railways in connection with the new collieries now opening out around it, and because, however capacious it may be, its ac- commodation will be altogether limited by the number of ships which in any one tide can come up and go down the Mudcut and this number, we are assured by gentlemen well conversant with the subject, is already reached. To attempt to navigate that cut with a greater number of ships than use it at present will end in such damage, loss, and delays, as would be prejudicial in the highest degree to the character of the port.

I MINERS IN CONFERENCE. THE representatives of the various branches of the Amalgamated Association of Miners assembled in conference at Bristol, on Tuesday, and their sittings are expected to continue until the begin- ning of next week. There is no concealing the façt-were there the desire, and on our part emphatically none exists-that, with a numerical strength Of nearly 80,000 men, and with an avail- able balance of £ 20,000, the Union is one of con- siderable magnitude and importance and that the deliberations of its Executive and delegates must of necessity be watched by the public with more than a moderate share of interest, Under any cir- cumstances, the proceedings of such an assembly would receive some amount of attention from out- siders. But the vital importance which the coal question has now assumed-the keen and vigilant scrutiny with which the relations between the colliery proprietors and diggers in the dark and deep caverns where lie hidden fabulous treasures convertible to gold, are being investigated and studied—the extent, moreover, to which those relations, according as they may be amicable or otherwise, react upon the general community by affecting, at least ostensibly, the price of coal- further, the present exorbitant demands upon the consumers, about the cause of which there is so much mystery, and the anxious turning for infor- mation towards any source whence a revealing may come—all contribute at this juncture to impart exceptional consequence to the gathering now con- vened in the Metropolis of the West. So far, how- ever, as the business has progressed, and insomuch as a judgment may thereon be based, disappoint- ment will await any who expect from the labour representatives of the coal trade further elucida- tion of the perplexing problem which agitates the minds of housekeepers with narrow incomes—How shall we get our fires for winter 1 Nevertheless, if no direct response be given to the questions- How may coal be cheapened, or straitened means re- ceive expansion fitted to the exigency 1—it will not be without advantage to listen to the views enun- ciated by the workmen, or these deputed to speak on their behalf. In his presidential address, Mr. THOMAS HALLIDAY includes the discussion of a wide range of subjects, all, however, of a cognate description and on the whole his speech, both in tone and language, is temperate, and manifestly intended to create the impression that he is earnestly solicitous of fostering a conciliatory policy. Indeed, the President of the Miners' Association, we have frequently noticed, seems rapidly acquiring in his public utterances an almost diplomatic fluency in the use of soft and specious phrases, only the outcome of the organization of which he is the head not seldom assumes a shape assorting ill with honied words. Possibly his counsels may not invariably prevail. Be that as it may, we have but comparatively slight exception to take to his address at Bristol. Dealing with the question which is of pressing moment to the people—the increased price of coal -he unqualifiedly denies that the colliers are re- sponsible for the grievance of which the public complain and he cites, in confirmation of his disclaimer, the conclusions of the Parliamentary Committee on the Coal Supply, who certainly, with as little reserve as Mr. HALLIDAY himself displays, avow that there is "no foundation for the sug- gestion that the demands of the workmen for increased wages have been the cause of the in- creased price of coal." This may be a point gained by the colliers but it affords small com- fort to the consumers, who, having still to "pay," heed but little the being gravely told where the money does not go. Mr. HALLIDAY justifies the men for claiming the limitation of th,e hours of labour to eight per day and he ingeniously con- tends that the shortened period of work is really of advantage to the public. Doubtless this would be so if the facts were in agreement with the theory which he propounds, but we have yet to learn that the curtailment of the hours of labour has had" the effect of inducing the men to work with greater regularity," and consequently ensuring the output of coal in more regular quantities. This is one of the instances in which the practice of the men neutralises the value which a regulation, were it honestly carried into force, micrht claim to possess. At the same time, let us not be understood to entertain any opinion but that a spell of eight hours is ample during which to be immured in a coalpit. The PRESIDENT has much to say upon the success of the Association upon the working of the Mines Regulation and Masters and Servants' Acts in defence of the col- liers, as a class, against wholesale charges of im- providence and of course he makes prominent mention of the Masters' Association in South Wales and Monmouthshire—in reference to which he affirms, without caring to inquire after, or at any rate to adduce, proof, that they were trying to raise this machinery in a way which would be extremely unfair to the men." This sentence was doubtless aimed as a side-blow at the" discharge note anyhow, it paved the way for the production of the document," and an onslaught on the" sys- tem," culminating in the avowal that he for one would not give it any peace until it were dead, without any hope of a resurrection." But, as if apprehensive that his zeal had betrayed him into- too great warmth of expression, the speaker closed by an allusion to the subject in less defiant and irate language—conveying the hope that pacificatory measures would be adopted, and that the dis- charge note system would be superseded by modes of arbitration. It seems rather late in the day for Mr. HALLIDAY to enter into a laboured justifi- cation of Trade Unions, seeing that the right of the men to combine is nowadays scarcely ever ques- tioned, and that such associations enjoy the sanction and authority of the Legislature. Only when the action of these confederations be- comes oppressive, tyrannous, persecuting, and in- terferes with the freedom and liberty of men to dispose of their labour in any market they may select, and on terms which they themselves may deem advantageous and suitable — then only is it that the voice of public reprobation and abhorrence is uplifted, and it becomes necessary that the arm of the law should be invoked for the protection of sufferers from coercion and intimida- tion. But the right of the men, within certain limitations, to combine for trade purposes and in advancement of their common interest, being con- ceded, Mr. HALLIDAY must yield the right of employers in like manner to unite, being assured that their associations wrill not be permitted any more than those of the workmen to operate in a manner arbitrarily oppressive, or systematically cruel.

CARDIFF MUNICIPAL ELECTION. It is perhaps too early yet to prophesy the results of the Municipal Elections, but during the week several changes have taken place, which the burgesses will observe with more or less satisfaction. Themost note- worthy fact is that the two Bute nominees in the South Ward have declared their intention of not again be- coming candidates, so that Messrs. Thompson and North, who succeeded three years ago in gaining seats at the Council, after the most desperate Municipal con- test on record, and by the combined aid of the Bute agents and the public-house interest, have voluntarily retired rather than pass through a similar ordeal, Making every allowance for the fact that Mr. Thompson feels that he cannot devote the time necessary to a satisfactory discharge of the duties, and of Mr. North's failing health, the fact that these two gentlemen decline to come forward, is indicative of l a change, not only in their own minds as to the desirability of candidates entering the Council under such influences, but it also proves that the great balk of the ratepayers, under the operation of the ballot, cannot be depended upon with any degree of certainty by the Bute agents themselves. When Messrs. Thompson and North were last elected, every man in the service of Lord Bute was provided with a voting paper containing the flames of the Bute nomi- nees, and with the certain knowledge that their votes would be traced, they had no alternative or voice in the matter. Now, however, all that is changed, and judging from what took place last year in the East Ward, and the apathy evinced this year, there is reason te believe that the Bute agents feel that they dare not longer attempt to force their nominees upon the bur- gesses. The fact that the two retiring candi- dates were mulcted in heavy costs—the ex- tent of which may be estimated when com- pared with Mr. Sloper's iniquitous bill" for services rendered at an uncontested election, by the legal agents of Lord Bute—has also no doubt a de- terring influence upon men who would not otherwise decline to enter the Council under such distinguished patronage. B. this as it may, the fact remains that Mr. Sherley and his emissaries have not yet appearad on the scene, and we very much question if they will do so, even in the South Ward this year. The bur- gesses of that ward will not soon forget Lord Bute's absolute refusal to sell or lease a piece of land for a church, and we cannot but think the Bute agents are displaying a wise discretion in not incurring the risk of defeat by bringing forward a fresh batch of nominees on the present occasion. The only candidate at present before the public for the South Ward is Mr. W. Jones, printer and bookseller, Duke-street. Mr. Jones is un- derstood to be the adopted candidate of the Good Templars, to which body he belongs. Apart from that circumstance, however, he is peculiarly well qualified for the position to which he aspires, being a native of the town, and well acquainted with its history and requirements. If elected he promises to become one of the most useful members of the Council, as he pos- sesses mental and business qualities of no ordinary character, and may be relied upon as a thoroughly in- dependent representative. A circular has been issued, calling a meeting for Monday night of the Licensed Victuallers, to consider their position and decide upon the desirability of nominating candidates to represent their trade interests. However much we may regret this action on the part of the Licensed Victuallers, whose associations are supposed to have no political bearing, we cannot but admit that they are forced into the position by the proceedings of the Good Templars throughout the country. It is, therefore, certain that there will be one or two candidates nominated for the South Ward to represent the liquor trade, and that the contest will be between the two interests, and have little or. no political significance. In the East Ward the retiring candidates, Messrs. Lewis and Elliott, will probably have a "walk-over;" while in the West Ward Mr. J. T. Barry, jeweller, Duke-street, offers himself as a candidate fer the seat supposed to be vacated by Mr. Waller. We say supposed, because Mr. Waller has not yet intimated what his intantions are, but we hardly anticipate his seeking re-election after so long an absence fum the town. Mr. Barry, if re- turned, will make an excellent member of the Corpora- tion, and may be relied en as thoroughly independent.

OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT. LONDON, Thursday. It is impossible to exaggerate the delight which the news from Bath has inspired among the Liberals. They had not the smallest hope of any such tidings. Was not the Liberal party divided? Had not Captain Hayter been rejected only four months before? Was he not the rejected of half-a-dozen constituencies? Had not even Dover gone against the Liberals, though their can- didate was unusually strong, and their opponent un- usually weak, and, moreover, absent? Then, too, the "knot ha.d been deemed so important that the god," in the person of Mr. Disraeli, had interposed. Then, again, the Church Congress was in full session, and it was to be expected that clerical influence, which is rarely on the side of the Liberals, would be in full force. In fact, Mr. Forsyth's election was a foregone conclusion, both outside and inside the borough, and the learned candidate had his speech of thanks all ready to deliver to the electors when the news came that not he but Captain Hayter was member for Bath. How is it that all these con- fident anticipations have been falsified and although the second Liberal candidate drew away four times as many voters as Mr. Cox did in June, Capt. Hayter should have polled 77 votes more than he did than ? There is no lack of explanation^ and probably there is some truth in all of them. Mr. Disraeli's most imprudent and extrava- gant letter, it is said, stirred up the Liberals into activity, and made them feel that this contest was of something more than local importance. Next it must be remem- bered that since Capt. Hayter's defeat in the summer there has been a change in the Ministry, and that Mr. Bright had, only a few hours before the polling at Bath, issued an address which the advanced Liberals and Non- conformists construe hopefully. Thirdly, there is no doubt that Capt. Hayter owes his seat in large measure to his wife (whose uncle, Mr. Beresford Hope, was, by the way, at Bath attending the Church Congress), just as Mr. Barnett owes his seat in great measure to his wife. To these explanations which are forthcoming in the London papers must be added two others not noticed by them. The Conservative candidate lest the R. C. vote by say- that he would repeal the Irish Church Act. Still more important, Mr. Forsyth is not, as Viscount Chelsea and, "My dear Grey" are, a lord He is only a lawyer, and Mr. Roebuck knows well how little chance a barrister has against a nobleman in the city of tuft-huuters, for even his eleven years services availed nothing against the present Lord Shaftesbury 26 years ago. It is probable that this reflection passed through Mr. Forsyth's own mind, for notwithstanding that he ran Capt. Hayter so close, he declared that he would not come forward again. He is indeed a disappointed man. Elected at Cambridge eight years ago, only to be unseated on petition, he finds himself now a defeated, when he made sure of being a vic- torious candidate, and now that he has all but reached his grand climacteric, it is scarcely likely that he will try his fortune again. He retires from the political battle field without even the poor consolation of receiving brevet rank at the hands of the Times, which has promoted Captain Hayter to a colonelcy, and knighted the former Conser- vative member for Bath, Colonel Hegg, As nothing succeeds like success, so it is probable that the Liberal victory at Bath will materially help the party at Taunton. I look with very little hope to Bath and Taunton," were the words which I read in a letter from an M.P. friend received this morning. But underneath that letter lay the Times, centaining the news which has made the wilderness of the Reform Club to rejoice and blossom like the rose. And it must be confessed that if men are to count for anything, the Liberals having won at Bath, should a fortiori win at Taunton? They have a much stronger candidate at the latter place than at the I former, and they have a much weaker antagonist, so far as personal ability goes. Thwagh the Liberal journals will not confess it, there can be no doubt that Mr. Bright's address to the electors of Birmingham has disappointed them. The organs of the "advanced" party confidently expected that the Tribune of the people who has so often led the van of the Liberal army, would have unfurled his flag, and given the I word of command. But though they are fond of saying that his words, like Luther's, are half battles," they miss the old martial trumpet tones. Like the rest of bis col- leagues Mr. Bright is retrospective rather than prospec- tive, makes apologies rather than promises. Still they cling to his previous declaration made last spring, when he declared that the Education I Act was the very worst measure which has been passed by any Liberal Government for forty years; and coupling with this his present pledge that he has taken office in order to carry out his principles, and that when he finds he cannot do this he will resign, the Radicals still confi- dently reckon upon his assistance to disestablish the denominational schools, and some of them go so far as to say that the Church will shortly follow the schools. If a Cabinet Minister declines the opportunity which offered for making a Ministerial manifesto, it is scarcely likely that a Minister who is not in the Cabinet will be more explicit, otherwise we might look forward with some interest and curiosity to the 29th, when Sir John Coleridge will address his constituents. But Exeter is not Tiverton, though they are both on the same river, and it is not given to Devonshire, as it used to be in the days of Palmerston and Rowcliffe, to have the earliest intimations of Ministerial policy. The West ef England is still as of old prolific of distinguished lawyers, and if Mr. Henry James gets re-elected, the Attorney-General and the Solicitor-General will sit for contiguous boroughs But the Premier of to-day sits for a Kentish constituency, and so far from seizing the first opportunity as Palmerston did to re-visit his constituents, he holds aloof from them. Does Mr. Gladstone sit for Greenwich ? The Conser- vatives still affirm that he does not, that in fact he is not-a member of the House of Commons at all. On this point there have been several conferences among the Opposition leaders, and they have noted the following facts :—On August 9, Mr. Lowe took the oaths as Secretary of State. On August 11, Mr. Gladstone took the oaths as Chancellor of the Exchequer. On August 30, he went through the some formality as First Lord of the Treasury. On Sept. 5th he was gazetted as Chancellor of the Exchequer -in Ireland, and on September 9 as Chancellor of the Ex- chequer in England. It is inferred (and it is important to remember the dates) that the Premier did not at first resign the office of First Lord of the Treasury, and there_ fore did not take the office of Chancellor of the Exche- quer in lieu ef and in immediate succession to the other office as the Act of 1867 provides. But his attention having been called to the subject by a letter which ap- peared in the Standard, and which, though anonymous, I happen to know was written by a very distinguished ex- Cabinet Minister, he (such is the theory) subsequently to taking the Chancellorship vacated the Premiership in- stead of doing that previously. Thus a very nice ques- tion arises worthy to be argued before the judges in Bane". However, it has been decided by the Conserva- tive leaders that they will not adopt that course, but will wait till the House of Commons meet. There will then be several ways of dealing with the matter. It will, for instance, be competent for any member to get up and say to the Speaker, I espy a stranger on the floor of the House," and then the question *3 to whether Mr. Gladstone is a member or a stranger would be raised. Another course would be to keep silent until Mr. Glad- stone had voted, and then challenge his vote. If the challenge was made good, it would be rather an awk- ward matter for the Premier, as he would be liable to a fine of JE500 for every vote so given. The more usual course would be to move for the appointment of a Com- mittee of Inquiry as was done in Sir Sydney Waterlow's case in March, 1869, and Mr. Forsyth's in 1866. During the inquiry Mr. Gladstone would be incapable of taking any part in the proceedings of the House. Thus, as soon as Parliament meets, we shall have a lively time, and the liveliness is likely to continue until the dissolution. When will that be ? I do not believe that there is anyone who can guess, much less anyone who really knows. The Ministerial organ was quite wrong about Taunton, as it has since proved wrong about the Cabinet Councils. All that is ^iown is, that if Taunton is lost, Ministers will have to submit to the loss as thoy have to so many others. Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen indeed ex- pressly told his constituents last night that there is no chance of a dissolution for six months. As to the Cabinet Councils, they have been too few and too short for anything like a serious consultation on the measures of the ceming Session. Probably Ministers will meet again before Lord Mayor's day, and decide if they shall announce any programme at Guildhall, and what it shall be. I understand that the Lord Mayor elect (Mr. Lusk) means to arrange that his principal guests shall be heard this time, arid to that end will put the chief ta,ble in the middle ef the halL It has been decided that the Great American Inter- national Exhibition shall be opened at Philadelphia on April 19,1876. Undeterred by the considerable pecuniary failure of the Vienna Exhibition, which will make the Austrian Government nearly a million and a half sterling out of pocket, the Americans are determined to whip creation, and it is intended that their monster world's show shall cover not less than 50 acres. 1876, I need hardly remind your readers, will be the centenary of American independence, and April 19, 1776, saw the first battle between the British army and her revolted colonists at Lixington. However, I suppose the recollec- tion of this event will not deter Englishmen from beiAg present, for nations have not long memories, as Victor Emmanuel and Francis Joseph can testify. Probably by that time we shall have forgotte* even all about the Alabama indemnity, and not even the New York Herald will remember to remind the "Britisher" that the Exhibition was really built at his expense. But surely three years is too short a breathing time. There was twice that interval between the Paria and the Vienna shows, and yet people were so satiated by the first that they would not go to the second. However, the Ameri- cans will go if no one else does, and as they will have over forty millions of people to fall back upon, they can afford to be independent of the Old World. A well-known English surgeon, who lately wrote a letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury on the mischief wrought among the upper classes by their excessive con- sumption of alcohol, has lately become a total abstainer, and declares that he is greatly the better for the change. This testimony will be all the more valuable to the tee- totallers inasmuch as Sir Henry Thompson, the surgeon to whom I refer, and who, by the way, is a Suffolk man by birth,has not been influenced by moral considerations. His testimony is simply that of a scientific man, who, after carefully noting the experience of others, and after having tried the experimentin propria persona, is of opinion that good health is more likely to be maintained on water than on alcohol. The mention of this eminent surgeon reminds one of an incident about him which has lately come to my knowledge, Recently, while he was in the High- lands, he was asked to see a wealthy friend, near whose shooting lodge he was passing his vacation. For nine days he was almost constantly at the bedside of the patient, who on his recovery handed his dector a cheque for a thousand guineas. But Sir Henry refused to take it, on the ground that he was merely doing a friendly office during his holiday. It was but a few months before that Sir Henry returned another sum of equal amount, which was half his fee for attendance on the Emperor Napoleon.

THE EAST MOORS MANUFACTORIES. t WE are becoming pretty well accustomed to the idea. I that Cardiff has, as the Yankees would say. grown into a tolerably big place and it would require the opera- tion of adverse influences in a degree rot easily con- ceivable to quench or even to weaken the conviction that the future will immeasurably develope and give form and colour to its yet latent powers of expansion. The insignificant village of little more than a genera tion since, is superseded by a thriving and flourishing seaport; and the comparatively solitary waters which lapped the neighbouring barren shores now float from 1. crowded docks and carry on their breast a numerous fleet of heavily-freighted ships, whose costly cargoes represent the industry and wealth of an energetic community. Verily, we are thriving, and intend, if not to head, at least not to fall in rear of the foremost of our rivals in the race for supremacy among the ports of the Bristol Channel. We may, therefore, plume ourselves some- what upon our position, and, moreover, tell to the world what are our aspirations and resolves. And the greater is the justification for proclaiming loudly our triumph in the past, boasting of our laurels in the present, and avowing our anticipations of future progress, rather than to assume a modesty and have ft not, inasmuch as the world is beginning to take note ef us. It would seem that the old adage, all men speak well of thee when thou doest well unto thyself," is no less applica- ble to communities than to individuals. For several years we have had recurring proofs of the spreading re- pute of Cardiff for its advance towards mercantile and maritime greatness and the favourable estimation formed of the resources of the town and port, and the surrounding distriot, has received a crowning illustra- tion in the recent visit of the representatives of the As- sociated Chambers of Commerce, upon whose influence, « position, and pre eminently practical character we have already taken occasion to comment, as also to indicate the probable results of the temporary sojourn of so dis- tinguished a body of gentlemen in our midst. Seriously, however, without exaggeration or hyperbole, Cardiff stands in an enviable position—has attained a rank of only secondary importance airoDg English ports, and possesses elements of further growth which are indigenous to and inseparable from its natural situation and the favourable combination of circum- stances by which it is surrounded. It is not impossible that obstacles may be needlessly interposed, and that from sources whence facilities might be expectc-d spon- taneously to arise, barriers to the immediate and rapid progress which might otherwise with certainty be an ticipated, may spring up; but no coveted or designed monopoly of the machinery for developing trade and attracting customers to the port, though it may tempo- rarily retard, can wholly stem the onward course of events towards more amplified commercial relations, and a completer achievement of commercial triumph and success. Difficulties, which a readiness on the part of all interested to enter into fair and honourable and withal essential combination would at once and for ever obviate, may, in the absence of such union, have to be surmounted, but if we mistake not the spirit and energy of the business-men of Cardiff, these will but steel ambition's spurs," nerve alike merchants, ship- pers, and traders to face them bravely, and inspire the de- termination that, though difficulties oonfront them, they shall exist only to be successfully encountered- But this only by the way. The history of the past, and the facts of the present, alike preclude even conjectural thoughts of retrogression either in years immediately dawning or remote. Nor, as a backward step is beyond contemplation, can any idea of inaction be enter- tained progress alone can be the watchword, and Rest and be thankful" a sentiment unknown to the commercial enterprise as in the political creed of the busy population of Cardiff. In thus referring to the position and prospects of the town, we have no intention of attempting to trace the rapid stages by which it has advanced, and which have come upon each other in such swift succession as to make it difficult to assign to each its proper place and period. We find ourselves the centre of a vast ramification of active and wealth-producing industrial agencies, and congratulating ourselves on the fact, are not for the moment concerned to recapitulate every step leading backwards to the original obscurity of their locale. Our purpose, nevertheless, is of equal interest and in a sense of greater moment—to direct attention to one of the most encouraging and gratifying aspects presented by the trade of the town and port, viz., the introduction 01 new branches of industrial operations, and the erection of extensive manufactories, which both directly and indirectly must be attended with manifold and material advantages. The tract of ground known as the East Moors, cover- ing a very large acreage, and stretching down to the eea wall, is likely enough terra incognita t* many of the inhabitants of Cardiff. Aforetime it certainly pos- sessed few attractions—a low-lying, barren, marshy flat, void of interest for the public, and profitless to the owner. The first sod was turned for purposes of utility when the outlet of the main sewer of the borough was constructed—a work which was completed and opened in the month of May, 1870. Withiu the last two years, however, its adaptability as sites for manufactories seems suddenly to have been recognised, and at the present moment it is to a very large extent appropriated, or in course of conversion, to that purpose. A comparatively short period has sufficed to effect a marvellous change in the locality—substantial structures are springing up on every side, half-a-dozen chimney stacks tower to an immense altitude—detoers, masons, and carpenters busily ply their implements, and cheering signs of activity are visible in all directions, affording hopeful indications that at no distant day the East Moorl, erewhile a solitary waste, will become resonant with the welcome sounds of labour, and yield a valuable contribution towards furthering the importance and promoting the interests of the town. Even now the shrill whistle of the locomotive is heard on the spot, and heavy ballast trains pass quickly by—sure tokens of the earnestness .and vigour with which operations are being prosecuted. A loop line has been laid down to facilitate the transformation which is being effeeted, and when the works in progress are completed, this line, with the sidings which will be constructed, will give the owners of the manufactories direct communi- cation both with the Docks and the Great Western, Taff Vale, and Rhymney Railway systems. The East Moors were first opemed np for building by the construction of THE BUTE GAS WORKS, Which were brought into existence about two years since by the Trustees of the Marquis ef Bote. The object of their establishment was to supply tie whole of the Docks with ample light, gas having been carried pre- viously only to the West Docks. The provision was not made an hour too soon, the great incon- venience and danger arising from a large por- tion of the shipping berths, wharfages, quays, &c., being left in darkness, having beeome notorious, and the numerous casualties consequently occurring having imperatively demanded the redress of the grievance. '1 here is now no ground of complaint from any want of sufficient light. The new buildings and apparatus are abundantly ample for the production of a regular and even excessive supply of gas, regard having been had to the contingency of an increased demand, with the probable enlargement ot shipping accommodatioa. The buildings have a neat, substantial appearance the approach is by a well formed roadway, along which gas lamps are placed at frequent intervals. Without attempting to follow the order in which the various works have been initiated, we glance at them in succession as we pass in our perambulations. THE PATENT BRICK WORKS, Which lie in immediate contiguity to the Gas Works, are the property of Mr. T. Williams, and are now in only an incipent stage. This is an entirely new trade in the district, and, it is believed, will expand into dimensions beside which the experimental trials—for the present limited manufacture can be called little else—now being made, will be entirely dwarfed. Mr. Williams has patented [his manufactures, which'consist of gannister (or tire clay) and fire bricks. The materials are Devon- shire pipe clay amd silver sand, which impart to the product a large amount of silica—the quantity being capable of variation from 30 to 05 per cent. Sheffield, whore the gannister is indigenous to the soil, has hither- to possessed a monopoly of the English markets; and as it is invaluable in steel works, and greatly ion demand, and as by M< Williams' process an article containing all the essential properties of the original material is pro duced, there is little doubt that the Cardiff manufacture, as it becomesknown, will be fully appreciated, and that it will be a formidaole rival to the commodity sold by the Yorkshire merchants. Mr. Williams claims for his fire brick that it ia superior to any in the kingdom. The en- tire make, which is limited, by the existing conveniences, to 2,000 a day, is taken by Mr. Fothergiil and used at his works: and the whole of the gannister, about 25 tons a week, is consumed in the supply to the Dowlais Iron Co. It is by them used for lining Bessemer's Con- vertor." The land leased by the patentee wiU enable him as occasion may require to multiply his manu- facture sixfold. Crossing the loop line to which we have referred, we reach W. H. CORY'S PATENT FUEL COMPANY'S WORKS, Which as yet are incomplete, but which will probably be in operation in two or three months. For this manu- factory about three acres of ground are enclosed, but the building- now nearly finished occupy only a moiety of the space, it being in contemplation, however, when the machinery now provided is at work, to erect a second precisely similar block. The patent is fo^r the manufacture of fuel, utilising small coal, and by a che- mical process converting it into an article eminently suitable for all steam purposes. Among the chief merits chained by the patentee are that their fuel will be abso- lutely smokeless and. no pitch being used in the manu- facture, that it will be entirely void of offensive smell. It may als-o be applied to household use but having re- gard to the limited quantities in which it might be sought, it is apprehended that the cost of production would hardly permit of its being brought into the market for that purpose. The material is conveyed into the yard from the main line by a siding. Imme- diately within the gateway is the tipping apparatus—in two sections, for the coal and the chemicals. From the pit they are raised to the elevator, and thence through a tube deposited in the mixer. At this stage the coal and chemicals meet" ith a solution flowing from the tank, and the mixture receives just such a dsgree cf moisture as fits it for the press (also a patent), which at once divides and solidifies the blocks. The blocks leave the press in a perfect state, and at three separate outlets are conveyed by means of an endless baud through shutes and stacked in the Ehed, which is very capacious, and will hold about 1,000 tons of fuel. But little manual labour is employed, nearly the whole process being conducted by chemical appliances. The engine is a vertical high pressure, of 50 horse power, and the fly wheel is 15 ft. in diameter. The premises are very complete, including offices,chemical store-room, stabling, &c. The works will be kept going continuously day and night. Considerable difficulty-, it may be stated, was experienced in the erection of the stack, and it was necessary to excavate to a depth of 24 ft. from the level to reach a solid foundation. The chimney irises 70 ft. from the surface of the ground. A way to the left are THE ESPARTO GRASS SHEDS, wooden structures, which look rather primitive along- j side the more p.-tisntious buildings by which they are now being surrounded. But they occupy a considerable space, and should be mentioned as the store houses of material for paper manufacture, which material undergoes transformation in local works of importance situate at some distance in an opposite direction. THE CHEMICAL WORKS, Which have for the first time been "lit" this week, are intended for the manufacture of vitriol. They arc the property of Messrs. Chivers Brothers. This, again, is but the commencement of what is intended to be an establishment of greater importance, and land has been taken with a view to un almost immedi;tte enlargement. At piesent one "chamber" only is built, but spxce is available for six additional ones aud to each chamber, ] as with the present, will be half a dozen ovens. THE ADAMSDOWN BRICK WORKS, Belonging to Mr. Waring, the town surveyor, have I been started about twelve months, and send into the i market a description of brick which receives high com- mendation from practical meD. as a first-rate and very useful article. From thirty to forty men are regularlv employed, and the works are capable of turning out 1 18,00 J or 20,000 bricks a day. The clay is dug from ( the ground immediately surrounding. Hoffmann's patent is adopted, and the kiln is about 1'5) feet in diameter. ( The stack is of an ornamental design, and one of the] facings is embellished with the Cardiff borough arms. ] THARSIS SULPHUR AND COPPER 1 COMPANY'S WORKS. 1 Important as are the enterprises which we have noticed, gladly as they should and doubtless will be ] hailed, and much as they may be appreciated as valuable j acquisitions to our lo al trade, even these are vastiy transcended by the colossal manufacturing works, now nearly finished, of the Tharsis Sulphur and Copper Company. It is not easy, perhaps, to adequately esti- mate the collateral and ultimate beneficial results which it may be hoped will follow upon the advent of so wealthy and influential a company in the district. The direct advantages alone will be perceptibly great, and of a nature to at once commend themselves to the judg- ment of the public. The proprietors have, for manu- facturing purposes, leased no less than thirty acres of ground, which is now, or is in course of being, fenced: around; and of this space about twelve acres is covered with buildings. In the present incomplete state of the works, we may not give a full description of the modus opaani; but through the courtesy of the chief local official of the company, we are enabled to give such a copious outline as will convey an accurate conception of the nature and extent of the manufactory. The works lie about half a mile in a straight line "from the East Dock, close to the Battery of the G'amorganshire Artil- lery, and therefore not far from the waterside, and will form a part of the Western boundary of a proposed new road, one hundred feet wide, running through the East Moors. The Tharsis Company are the owners of very extensive mines in Spain, yielding a seemingly ex- haustless supply of valuable ores, which contain a very large quantity of sulphur, and a smaller proportion of copper—the former being 46 to iS percent, and the latter abeut 3 per cent. Importations of these ores are continu- ously being brought to this country, and sold, wherever a market is presented, too chemical mamufacturers, by whom they are subjected to processes for separating the sulphur. The ores, thus reduced to cinders, are re- turned to the Tharsis Company, and by them the copper is extracted. And here, f: apprehensions have been expressed lest the operation should act prejudi- cially upon vegetation and in other respects, it may be mentioned, that in contradistinction to the method of smelting in use at Swansea, the chemical or wet process for the extraction of copper, employed by the Tharsis' Company,is perfectly innocuous, the smoke being cleansed from all baleful ingredients and pernicious effects. Moreover, if timid or querulous folks should yet fondly seek to darken the brightest surroundings with jaundiced colouring of their own gloomy imaginings, they may make assurance double by observing for themselves that the prevailing winds carry the smoke, whatever it may be, far away over the Bristol Channel. With this remark the croakers may be dismissed. When the ores are freed from the sulphur, as already stated they are re-shipped to the manufactories owned by the Thai-sis Company, and in part will in a short time now happily find their destination at the port of Cardiff. Immediately beyond the main entrance to the works, and passing the spacious and even elegant offices, &c are two commodious sheds for the reception of the ores, and in close proximity two powerful grinding mills and engines. Next is the accumulator hou-e with ponderous hydraulic machinery for hoisting Lhe ground ore to the top of the furnace. Then comes the calcining house in which are sixteen furnaces, These, as they are technically termed, are blind furnaces "—that is, they are arched over in order to separate the gases from the smoke, which latter is at once conveyed to the stack and, thoroughly purified of all noxious elements, passes away. Beneath aiad con nected with these furnaces is a perfect network of flues, bewildering in their labyrinthian ramifications. Along thelle subterraneous passages are taken the released gases, passing up an airway about GO feet high, through layers of coke, over which a stream of water con- stantly flows, and carries off the acid, which is utilised for extracting the copper in a subsequent part of the operations. We are then conducted to the washing house, where the copper, being now in a soluble state, is washed with pure water and afterwards with the acid—brought through pipes from the condensers (four in number) to the washing house—and by which the process of extraction is complete, the result being the production of what is known as purple iron ore, con- taining about 65 per cent. of metallic iron, and largely used for "fettling." The "washing"—in other words the mixture of water and acid, and which contains the copper it-ell-is then run to the precipitating house, where it is passed into large tanks, filled with scrap iron, upon which the copper deposit? itself, leaving the liquor, which contains a quantity of salts of iron, and which afterwards produces rouge for polishing, or oxide of iron for paint. The precipitate copper from the precipitate department is next passed into the refinery, and as it already exists in a metallic state, re- quires only a simple operation to cause the minute quires only a simple operation to cause the minute particles to adhere together and form metallic copper. The operation is different altogether from the process in use elsewhere, where it is necessary to decompose the ores before copper can be produced in the metallic state, and the effects of which are so injurious to vegetation. The copper is then transferred to the refinery, where it is made into cakes for rolling, and ingots for the manu- facture of brass. This section—the refinery—is the only branch yet in operation, but work is here carried on, the material being prepared by the company elsewhere. The Cardiff works will form the seventh belonging to the Tharsis Company—six being already in full opera- ation, namely—Glasgow, 2 Newcastle, 2; Widnes (near Warrington), 1; and Oldbury, 1. It is estimated that the buildings and machinery of the works now under notice will involve an outlay of not much less than £100,010. When finished they will find employment for nearly -100 men and they will turn out weekly about 45 tons of copper and 70(1 tons of purple iron ore. It may be interesting if we give the dimensions of the buildings appropriated to the various departments of the works. These are—ore shed, 300 ft. long by lua ^t. wide; range of building for engine and hydraulic purposes, 150 ft. by 30 ft. ealcining-houee, 210 ft. by 151 ft,; lixiviating and precipitatiug-house, 2i5 ft. by 150 ft.; washing house, 105 ft. by CO ft.; precipitating store, 80 ft. by 90 ft.; workshops, 105 ft. by 3D ft. re- finery, 350 ft. by 7:3 ft. offices and laboratory, 90 ft. by 20 ft.. There are about 2,000 yards of smoke and gas flues, and 1,000 yards of refinery flues. The chimney stack is 200 ft. high diameter at bottom, 21 ft., and top 12 ft. and the foundations of stack, condensers, and ram for accumulator are 24 ft. in depth. Mr. Gatherill is the manager. The whole of the works, which are most substantially built, and present a hand- some and imposing exterior, are being constructed under the personal superintendence of the resident cn. gineer, Mr. John Rhind. The masonry contractor is Mr. Jacob Biggs, of Cardiff; and the. contractors for iion-work, castings, &u., Messrs. McElroy and Sons, Glasgow. It is expected that eight months longer will elapse before the buildings are completed. We have not completed our sketch of the improve- ments and fresh outcomes cf enterprise on and around the East Moors. But our space for the present is ex- hausted, and what remains must be reserved for a future number of the Cardiff Times.

J,:ocnl JFUTELLINENRC, APPOINTMENT.—We are pleased to notice that Mr. Tom Riches, of this town, has been appointed Locomo- tive Superintendent of the Taff Vale Railway re Mr. B. S. Fishsr, resigned. CARDIFF THEATRE ROYAL.—On Wednesday at the police-court, before Mr. n. O. Jon^s, Stipendiary, the Mayor, Mr. H. Bowen, Mr. G. Bird, and Alderman Evans, a renewal of the licensc of the Theatre was granted to Mr. John Thomas. THE LATE Mn. J. R. DAVIE?.—The following corres- pondence has taken place in reference to the decease of Mr. J. R. Davies, one of the members of the Canton Local Board :— Canton District Board of Health Office, "2nd October, 1S73. DEAlt MADAM,—At the meeting of the Canton Local Board, held on Wednesday last, it was unanimously re- solved that I should convey to you the sincere sympathy of the members of the Board with you in the recent loss you have sustained in the death of your late husband, who for so many ye&rs was a valued and respected member of our Board.—I am, dear Madam, yours faithfully, CLEMENT WALDRON. "Mrs. J. R. Davies, Pembroke House, Canton." Pembroke House, Canton, Oct. 7th, 1873. GENTLEMEN,—I have to thank you sincerely for the sympathy you have expressed as a "public Board towards me in my present bereavement, and I am somewhat re- lieved by thinkiug that my late dear husband's services have been so publicly acknowledged by so respectable a body of public gentlemen as the members of the Canton Board of Health.—Your's sorrowfully, MABTHA DAVIES." The South Wales Atlantic Steamship Companv'g steamer Pembroke left New York for Cardi^'wiSh a Ml sargo on Sunday morniug last. LLANDAFF CATBEDHAL.—We understand that Harvest Festival ber\ice- will be lield in Lran^aff 1 vdUe made for the intended Church School Tu LiSaff! DEATH OF MRS. GlFF4B».-The death is "11'" --oed of vlrs. (Unard, wife of Mr. H. S. Q-C. The nournful intelligence, which )•*>•:town a day or wo since, was received Icchug of deep regret. TIe leceased ladv. \}-1. demise occurred very suddenly, was ravelliao- -owuzerland. UXIVEBSITT COLLEGE OF WALES.—It will be observ. d rom our advertising columns that the subscribers to this College are invited to assemble at the College ou the 21:-t nstant; and it is hoped that the marked interest which he country is taking in the institution will! be fairly re- iresented by the attendance on the occasion. APPOINTMENT OF WESLEYAN MINISTER On Wednes- ay, at Char.es street Wesieyan Chapel, the Kevs. Patey nd Burchell, the newly appointed ministers of this circuit, rere publicly* recognised. A tea was held, and after' *ards a niteting^took plaee, the Rev. W. Brailley occupy- ig the chair. There was a very large assemblage, arid nimated addresses were delivered, by b several influential entlemen oi the district. TRANSFER OF LICE >:SES.—At the Boroush Police- ourt on Monday, before the Mayor, Mr. It. O. Jones dderman Pride, Mid Mr. D. Jones, the licence of the reorge Hotel Bute-street, was transferred from T. lead to Thomas David, late of St. Julien's Farm' .anishen. The license of the Duke of Cornwall, H'lyeS: ■'as transferred from Samuel Milkins te Albert Durkee. 'he license of the Lord Pahnerston beer house, was also racsferred from Henry Smith to Henry Kobertshaw. AMALGAMATED UNION OF LABOURERS.—On Saturday ist a meeting of labourers, employed in Cardiff, was held t the Tredegar Arms Inn, Bute-terrace, Mr. W. Davies a the chair. The object of the gathering was to hear an xposi ion of the principles of the association, and to form second lodge in this town. There was a good attendance nd a resolution, pledging those present to support the ociety, was passed unanimously. A large number have 1 ready joined the organisation in Card-ff, and the move- ment is rapidly spreading throughout the district. THE FiNE ARTS. The bust of a lady, executed by dr. J. Milo ap Griffiths, is now on view at Mr. Lane's dndow, High-street. The bust was exhibited bv Mr. Tritriths at the Royal Academy this vear, and was poken of in very complimentary terms. Mr. Griffiths is he artist who presented to the town the splendid alto- elievos at present placed in the vestibule oi the Town- iall. The latest production of this Welsh artist displays 11 the beauty of design seen in his former works, with veil greater delicacy of detail and in execution, as a work ,f artistic skill, takes a high position among productions if a similar character. ( BURGLARY.—On Sunday evening last, while the mem- bers of the fjainiiy were attending Divine service, the house f Mr. Williams, 11, East Grove, Tredegarvilie, was en- ered through the front door by means of skeleton keys. Nearly all the drawers, dressing-cases, &c., in the house vere forced open by m^ans of a "jemmy.' Several arti- cles of plate and jewellery were stolen, but the thieves vere evidently disturbed in the midst of their plunder, as i lady s purse taken out of a drawer was found on the ioor, and altuougn its contents in gold and silver were mattered about, the burglars had not waited to pick them ip. A valuable ring also had been left on a dressing ;able close at hand. The plate used during the day had teen left J,1 a kitchen pantry, which apparently ;he thieves had not time to enter. They had discriminated jetween the silver and electro-plate, having left neaily all iriicles of the latter kind on a mat. WESLEYAN FOREIGN MISSIONS.—The annual meeting )f the Cardiff Auxiliary of the Wesleyan Foreign Missions, was held on Tuesday evening, at the Wesleyan Chapei: -athays. Mr. W. J. Trounce presided. A favourable report was read by the Rev. Mr. Patey, and addresses were also delivered by the Revs. W. Brailley and Burchell. comment was made upon the barbarity carried on in some parts of Africa. It was thought that the Ashantee War ivas in a measure favourable to the country, inasmuch as more attention would be bestowed upon it, than would have been the case had it not been thus brought into pro- minence. A collection was made, and a vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close. THE LATE MR. J. H. RIGHTON.— On Tuesday morn- ing, the mortal remains of this gentleman -were consigned to their last resting place. At half-past two o'clock, the funeral procession consisting of several mourning carriages proceeded on its way from Crockherbtown to the Old Cemetery, where the burial service was performed by the Rev. D. Howell, vicar of St. John's. His remains were followed to the grave by the immediate relatives ot the deceased gentlemen, Mr. W liighton of Swansea, Mr. J. H. Clark, of Usk, and Messrs. W. and A. Clark junior., and, although the funeral was considered private, a few old friends, anxious to pay a tribute of respect—Messrs. Peter" Price, W. P. Stephenson, J. P Taylor, Mr. F. Atkins, Organist of St, John's, Mr. VV. Trice, Mr. W. Trice jun., Organist of St. Andrew's Mr. J. Biggs, Mr. J. Williams and W. Lewis—also followed. The deceased was a native of Trowbridge, in which locality both of his parents were widely known for their musical abilities. A PENNY BANK.—About three weeks ago we noticed a meeting of the teachers and friends of the Tredegarvilie Church Day a.nd Sunday Schools for the formation of a Penny Bank. The Bank was opened last Monday even- ing by a few appropriate remarks from Mr. W. Done Bushed, the treasurer, who took the chair on the occasion. There were present—the Churchwardens, the Superinten- dent of the Sunday Schools, Mr. J. E. Bird, the secretary of the Bank Committee, and a large number of the teachers. The sum of £2103. 7d. was deposited. 4S per- sons (chiefly children) having subscribed. It is probable that this number will be rapidly increased as the exist- ence of the institution becomes more generally known in the neighbourhood. Deposits may be made every Mon- day evening, from seven to eight o'clock per cent. will be allowed to adult depositors, but the managers pur- pose to allow to the children a penny on every shilling they bring in, as it is felt to be of great importance that habits of thrift and self-helpfulness should be encouraged among them. COUJKTY CODRT.— DBMURRAGE.—On Wednesday, before JUlló" Herbert, an action was brought by the owner of the ship Linatlu against Messrs. Frayes and Company, timber merchants, to recover the ram of £ "90, alleged to be due for demurrage caused by the defendants in not having discharged a cargo of timber from the vessel as per the time of agreement, viz., from the Hist *.f August to the 5th of September. It appeared the cargo was'not unloaded until the 11th of September, thus causing six days' demurrage, for which the captain charged £]5 per day. Mr. Vachell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. T. H. Stephens, whe appeared for the defenda»ts, said, on behalf of the defendants, that the crew of the vessel did not work as they should have done. The extraordinary sum of JS15 per day was charged as demurrage. The owner who charged the demurrage was also the captain of the vessel, and he was therefore interested in delaying the discharge of the cargo, which, although occupying a longer time than that allowed in the contract, turned out in the end to be ;)80 loads short of the expected discharge. The vessel had also been takf-n to Messrs. Hill's dry dock, where it stayed fer a time. Evidence was called to prove that the crew did not discharge the cargo of timber as quickly as was usually the case, and that there was appa- rently a want of due diligence on theif part. His Honour reserved judgment. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. Alderman Pride presided over the weekly meeting of the guardians Oil Saturday. There were also ppesent the Rev. W. C. Bruce, Messrs. P. Bird, R. Cory, Dr. Taylor, T. L. Glaves, C. French, E. Evans, T. V. Yorath, W. Vachell, J. R. Meyrick, R. Morgan, T. Roberts, T. Williams, T. Bassett, and F. Wride. The Muster of the Workhouse reported that during the week 22 paupers had been admitted and 26 dis- charged 4 died leaving 272 in the house, an increase of 38 on the corresponding week of last year. There had been 37 tramps relieved at a cost of Gs. 2d. The Master of the Industrial Schools reported the number of children at that institution to be 258, an increase of 6 on the cor- responding week of last yean The appointment of schoolmaster to the Ely Schools "as defeneù for a month to enable advertisements to be irserted in the" National Schoolmasters'Journal." At th £ last meeting only one tender for the supply of milk to the workhouse was re- ceived, and th:1t was from Mr. Cosslett, at 3id. per quart, and the Clerk was requested to advertise again. Two tenders were nJw submitted, one from Mr. Evans, of Radyr, at 3d. per quart, and a fresh tender from Mr. Cosslett, at 2fd. per quart. Mr. Bird proposed, under the circumstances, that Mr. Evans's tender be accepted, but on the motion of Mr. Cory, seconded by Dr. Taylor, Mr. Cosslett's tender was accepted by a majority of two. Application had been sent in from thenurse at the Work- house (Emma Boundy) for increase of salary also from Mr. Peter Wride, relieving-officer for St. Mary, ?>'r. John Wride, collector of poor rates, and Mr. Mider, warrant officer. The Chairman, who was absent at Liverpool, wrote suggesting that the application of the nurse should be acceded bo, and also the application of Mr. John Wride, but that the others might be deferred to the end of the quarter. It was agreed to increase the salary of the nurse from J625 to £3;) a-year, to include beer money, and as the collector of poor rates had had, at a vestry meeting at St. Mary's, his salary increased £70 a- year, making it £320, the Guardians resolved to confirm the increase, as the ratepayers who voted it would have to pay it. Mr. Pride remarked that 26 or 27 years ago he did the work whi::h was now being done by the vestry clerk ard the collector for nothing. It w.- true the parish was not po large then, but now £ t&0 or ±700 a-year were spent in salaries. Mr. Bird And no person was more sur- prised than Mr. Wride himself when they gan him such an advance. The Clerk laid before the Guardians :1 estimate of the expenditure for the next half-year. The total calls on the several parishes amounted to £ 20,157, and for the last half-year the total calls amounted to £ 2'i,17S, a slight falling off, while tie rateable value of the Unien had increased £15,000, so that the calls on the several parishes would be less in the pound than the last half year. The meeting thon separated. BRUTAL ATTACK ON A WOMAN.—Yesterday momiu at the Borough Police-court, before the Mayor and M G. Bird, John O'Bryan, a rough looking young fellow, evidently a seaman, was placed in the dock charged with wounding Margaiet Brown, on Wednesday, the 8th inst., in Allen-street. From the evidence of the prosecutrix it appeared that the prisoner lived next door to' her. She went out into the back garden to hang up some clothe-, when the prisoner threw a large stone at her which struck her on the head. He afterwards threw another large stone at her. This occurred at about three o'clock in the afternoon. The prisoner said the prosecutrix was drunk, and called him filthy names. He then took up a stone and heaved it at her, but it did not touch her. P.C. James Browse (9) said he saw the woman on Wednesday afternoon lying on the floor of her house, 30, Allen- stieet, in a state of insensibility She was also bleeding profusely. He afterwards entered the prisoner's house with the intention of arresting him, but he was very violent, and with the assistance of several men and women in the house, turned witness into the street and locked the door. Prisoner kicked him several times. P.C. Croker stated that he was on duty in Tyndall-street on Wednesday evening. The prisoner was searching for stone, was very abusive, and bit the constable's tinger without any provocation. Sergt. Wines apprehended the prisoner on Wednesday evening. He was very vio 'e It, and threw witness down on his back once. The case was remanded until to-day (Friday).

-=: gjmingcs, mh grains, BIRTII3. ^RAkcis.—On the 6:h inst, at Ute Mount. Fleasant Inn, Nantjglo, the wife of Mr. Tli -m-is Francis, of a son. ■"EWBERY.—On the 30th ulf., at 24, Romillj-crescent, Canton, the ^ife of Mr. S. Ncwbery, of a son. the 4 h inst, at the Cedars, near Cardiff, the wife of Mr. W. J. Newbery, of a son. ROBERTS.— ON the 6th inst., at S, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff, the wife of Mr. D. R. Roberts, of a son. ULic -On the 7th inst., at Pentrebach, the wife of Mr. Moses ^viule, of a son. L'L[5.—On the 7th irst., at Pentrebach, Pontypridd, the wife of Mr. Moses Cule, of -t son. MARRIAGES. WRJDJ;—YORATII.—On the 7th inst., at LlandaT Cathedral, by the Rev. E. A. Fishbourne, M.A., Mr. Stephen Samuel Wride, Uanishen, to Elizabeth Helen (Tizzie) eldest surririny daughter °t the late Mr. Richard Joseph Yorath, Cardiff. ^RESEDER.—Hic vru. —Oti the 7 h tilt., at St. John's Church, Clifil- ^"ham, John S. Treseder, eldest son of Mr. W. Treseder, Nurseryman, Cardiff, to S;;rih youngt-st daughter of Mr. W. Heath, Nurseryman, Cottage Nurseries, Cheltenham. "EST—LEWIS.—On ttie 1st i st., at Bethany, by licence, by the lte". Kees Or riiths, Mr. George C. F. Be-t, son of Mr. T. Best, °f L >ri.n, to Mary Jane, eecmd daughter of Mr. John Lewif, j. Roath —PRICE.—On the 9 h instant, at Calvaria Chapel Aberdare, by tbe Rev. Dr. Price, Mr. David Daniel, Cashier, Llwydcoed Iron Works, to Margaret Mary, only daughter of Mr. George "rice, Willow Cottage, Lhvydvjed DEATHS. THOMAS—On the 3rd inst., Mr. Edward Rowland Thomas, of T Railway Cottage, near Pontaivylla, Gellegaer, aged 84. I1JGUs.—On the 3rd inst., at 51), James-street, Cardiff, Mr. Peter Ingljg, Master Mariner, aged 70. GIFFARD.-On the 30th ult., suddenly, while travelling from Chexbres to Verey, Switzerland, Caroline Louisa, the beloved "ife of Hal dinge Stanley Giffard, Esq., Q.C., aged 51.

RECOGNITION OF MR. JNO. BATCHELOR'S PUBLIC SERVICES. It is with the most unqualified satisfaction we an- nounce that at a meeting of commercial gentlemen held in Cardiff, on Wednesday, Mr. E. Vachell in the chair, it was resolved to raise a fund of not less than £5,000, to be presented to Mr. John Batchelor, in recognition of his public services daring the past 25 years. As an earnest of what was in the minds of the promoters, up- wards of £2,000 was subscribed in the room. The bare announcement of this fact will be received by our readers generally with the utmost enthusiasm, and a generous and almost unanimous response will doubtless be the result as soon as it becomes known throughout South Wales. On another occasion we may take opportunity to refer to the sacrifices made and ser- vices rendered by Mr. John Batchelor for the public weal, but in the meantime we will content ourselves by quoting a sentence from a letter received from a gentle- man who could not attend the meeting, to show the esteem in which Mr. John Batchelor is held :—I know of no man more deserving of sympathy and esteem. This self-sacrifice in the cause of the people of Cardiff is a splendid example, in these days of selfishness and sycophancy, and deserves the recognition of all true men. I consider it a privilege to be allowed to do any- thing for such a noble fellow, and if your committee will pledge themselves to make up £4,000 or £ 5,000,1 will give, myself, JB500, and will undertake te find an- other £500, making £ "1,000." After such a princely offer, there can be no doubt the required amount will soon be subscribed, and next week we hope to be able to publish the list of subscriptions. We have only to add that Mr. Edwin Vachell has kindly consented to act as secretary, and Mr. Lewis Davis as treasurer to the fund, either of whom will gladly acknowledge receipt of subscriptions.