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TOWN HALL, NEWPORT.—SATURDAY.
TOWN HALL, NEWPORT.—SATURDAY. [Before the Revs. T. Pope and Chancellor Williams, J. Lewis and T. L. Brewer, Esqrs.1 Shortly after the opening of the Court, Mr. Brewer took his seat upon the Bench, and produced a copy of the paper containing Mr. Pope's order made on the previous Saturday, that no summons should be issued in his dis- trict except by his express sanction Mr. Brewer asked if this order was reported correctly, and upon being an- swered in the affirmative, complained of Mr. Pope's conduct, and contended that he had DO right to take the authority over the district in which he resided en- tirely into his own hands.—A very animated and singular discussion then ensued. Mr. Pope made a remark con- cerning the readiness with which summonses were granted by the magistrates clerk, and said he should like to see the system of taking fees done away with.- Mr. Davis received this and similar observations as re- flecting upon himself, and told Mr. Pope that he (Mr. Davis) was born and educated as a gentleman, and wou!d be treated as such. He was not, he said, suddenly ele- vated from a shop-board.—Mr. Brewer again rose and stated that Mr. Pope's order was an injustice to the police and to the public, as well as to himself. He also accused him of being guilty of telling an untruth in the remarks he had made. Mr. Pope replied the public bad had some years of experience by which to judge him. At the same time be repudiated any intention to give Mr. Brewer offence in the order he had made, and said that if he had, he begged to publicly apologise." —Mr. Brewer said he had not attended the Court because be had not time, but he now saw that it was necessary to do so in order to maintain his position.—-Mr. Pope, after a shoit interval, complained of the magistrates' clerk refusing to allow fees to county constables, and said that the Chief Constable had told him the Newport court was the only one which refused to do so.—Mr. Davis and Mr. Kessick both stated that if they allowed such fees they would be liable to a penalty of £ 20.— After some further observations, a scene which appeared to greatly surprise the persons in Court came to an end. STEALING Cows AT CARDLFF.—Michael Burke and Edward Ryan were charged with stealing two cows, the property of Mrs. Woods, Cardiff Arms, Cardiff.-J ames Taylor, of Cardiff, said that on Sunday evening last he left his cow in afield called the Park, and on the follow- ing morning he found that she was gone. He made in- quiries, and was induced to come to Newport, and he passed on the road his own cow and another which was missing, belonging to Mrs. Woods, of the Cardiff Arms. He gIve notice to tho police of Newport, and P.C. Sa- muels went back with him towards Cardiff, and met the cows.-David Lans!ey, manager for Mrs. Woods, de- posed to the robbery of the cow.—John Llewellyn, St. Brides, said he saw the prisoners driving the cows along, and Burke said they were going to Newport Market. They offt;red to sell the cows to witness for LIC, and he offered them £7. This offer after some hesitation was accepted. Witness told them ho had better see their master before the money was paid, to see whether they were doing right in selling them at the price. While he was talking to the men the policemau came up and took them into custody.—P.C. Samways proved the ap- prehension of the prisoners.—The prisoners were cora- mited for trial. AN ERRONEOUS CHARGE.—"William Borris, a ticket-of- leave man, was charged with robbing Christopher Ed, wards, labourer. The robbery was committed at Magor, where the prisoner and prosecutor bad been in the Lion together. Later in the evening the prosecutor was met on the road by Borris, and was knocked down by him for his watch.—The prosecutor was rather sharply cross-exa- mined by the prisoner.—John Huggitt said he overtook Mr. Edwards on the evening in question in Blackwal), and he seemed to have something on the ground. He asked witness who he bad met on the road, and whether he was going home ?—Mr. Lee, constable on the South Wales line, said that he was at the Wheatsheaf Inn, and Borris came in asking if some individual was there. He then went away.-P.C. Hopkins stated that prisoner had enlisted in the 25th regiment of foot.-The prisoner set up an alibi in defence, and called witnesses to substan- tiate it.—His brother stated that he was in his presence from one o'clock on Wednesday till nine at night.—The evidence proved the prisoner's innocence, and he was dis- charged. MONDAY. [Before the Mayor, Charles Lyne, Esq., and George Gething, Esq.] John and James Dockton were charged with fighting in the public streets, at about one o'clock on Sunday afternoon last, and with resisting and abusing the police who took them-into custody.—Ordered to pay 20s. each, and costs, or to be imprisoned for one mouth, with hard labour. Charles Bowen pleaded guilty to being drunk and in. capable about one o'clock on Sunday morning last. It appeared he had received his pension on the previous day, and he was doing his best to exhaust it, when Sir John Barleycorn became too powerful for him, and over- threw him in Skinner-street, whence the police-officers conveyed him in an insensible state to the station.- Fined 5s. Samuel Palmer and Henry Roberts were charged with creating a disturbance on Saturday night last, at a late hour, near St. Paul's church.-Fined 5s. each, and costs. Margaret Neagle was charged with assaulting Edward Sullivan on Wednesday morning last, and was bound over to keep the peace for six months.-Edward Sullivan then charged his wife with assaulting him at the same time bv throwing beer over him. While this charge was being made by the husband, Mrs. Sullivan indulged in most extraordinary grimaces, excl. iraing at the top of her voice, "'Tis rid of me he wants to get, as he has a concubine out of doors," 0—h, oh, you wicked sinner!" until the Bench threatened to get her locked up, when she begged pardon for making such a noise but after a pause, unfortunately for her, she broke out afresh, and on being again threatened, she said, You're wilcome," and was thereupon marched off, exclaiming, I'm going, I'm going." ol Margaret Lloyd was then charged with causing a dis- turbance on Thursday night, at the bottom of the Friars' Fields.—Accused did not deny the charge, and as she was an old offender (although a very young girl) she was committed to the House of Correction for one month, Margaret and Ann Stanton, and Caroline Robinson were next brought up on a charge of fighting on Cannl Parade, on Thursday night last, but as this was their first appearance before the Newport magistrates they were only fined in the sum of 5s. each, and expenses. A SAD CASE.—Wil'iam Harrison (who was defended by Mr. R. J. Cathcart) was charged on the complaint of his wife with assaulting her about 6 o'clock on Friday evening last. Mrs. Harrison said that on the day in question her husband came home in an intoxicated state, and she remonstrated with him, reminding him of their dead child then lying in the house, when he laughed at her, and she became so exasperated that she struck him he then dragged her by the hair of the head and struck her down she got up and struck him on the head with the fire shovel; he then knocked her over the counter. To Mr. Cathcart: I struck him violently with the fire shovel on the head, causing the blood to flow I flung the flat iron and stand at him, but he was net struck by either of them I did strike him with a walking stick acioss the knees.—P.C. 16 said that heating a noise and scuffling in Harrison's house on Friday evening last, lie entered, and sa-v defen- dant strike his wife a violent blow in the face; defendant then took burning coals from the fire-grate and flung them at her in fact, he acted as if he were mad. He took him into custody for the assault.—John Warren was then called for the defence. He said that he was in the employ of Mr. Harrison, and that he was at work on Friday when Harrison came home a row took place he went down and saw Mrs. Harrison throw a flat-iron anijtand at her husband; he prevailed upon him to sit down, aad be then went back to his work.—Mr. Cathcart then addressed the Bench.-Ilis Worship characterised the conduct of defendant as most disgraceful, in getting drunk when his child lay dead in the house; and if his wife had not assaulted him in the manner described, he should certainly be imprisoned for the longest period allowed by law but taking the conduct of the wife into consideration he should order them both to be bound over to keep the peace for the period of six months. Joseph Wiiliams ana Daniel Ferris were charged by P.C. 17 with fighting m the public strata on Saturday night last.—Cautioned and discharged. John Sullivan was charged with taking away by force (he being assisted by about 40 others) a shovel, the pro- perty of Edward Pennv.-Penny produced a witness, who swore that the shovel in dispute was one he had sold to complainant for sixpence some short time ago. I e Ma- gistrates, however, considered the prisoner to be labour- ing .under the idea that it was a shovel he bad recently lost, and dismissed the case. Wa-tkin Williams was charged with stealing a five- franc piece, the property of Mr. James Jones, landlord of the Trout Inn, Market-street.—Miss Susan Carter said she was serving at the bar of her brother-in-law, on Sa- turday night last, when prisoner came in, and tendered the coin produced in payment; she gave him 4s. 9d. in change, under the impression that it was a 5s. piece; after prisoner was gone, she discovered that it was not a crown piece, and tent a man after the prisoner, who brought him back; she allowed him the coin, saying, This is not a five-shilling piece," upon whieh he snatched it out of her band and ran away; he was brought back, but he would not return the change; he was then given into custody.—Miss EmlWi Carter gave corroborative evi- dence, and the policeman deposed to finding, the ooin on prisoner'speraon.—Samuel Jones was called for the de- fenee, but his evidence waa not material to the case.— TBfe prisoner elected to be tried by the Magiitrates, and was sentenced to pne month's hard labour.' I Watkin Williams, grocer, See., was summoned to an- swer a charge of refusing to weigh his bread, on bding requested by a buyer to do so. The wife of defendant attended to answer the chlrge,-Hannah Buckley said that on Thursday morning she went to the shop of defendant for half-a-peck loaf; she requested it to be weighed Mrs. Williams's daughter was about weighing it, when the mother called out, Don't you weigh it." She then went home without the loaf, and her husband sent her boy for it.—Mrs. Williams said in defence, that she told the boy that she had no bread to make up the deficient weight; and, moreover, that she sold farmers' bread," and not bakers' bread.-Case dismissed. Daniel Holland was chaiged with being drunk and incapable," and was fined 5s. James Hart, who styled himself a hatter and "clothes renovator," was charged with assaulting his wife on Tuesday evening last. It appeared from complain tnt's evidence that Hart went home about twelve o'clock in the morning intoxicated he went on the bed for a time, got up, went out for some hours, and again returned home in a tipsy state the wife upbraided him with his conduct, a row ensued, and the assau!t complained of was committed.-Bound over to keep the peace. John Dixon was charged with attempting to pick the pocket of Daniel Morgan.—The prosecutor not appealing, the prisoner was discharged. William Burroughs, charged with being a deserter from the 23rd Regiment of Foot, was remanded. THURSDAY. [Before the Mayor, Charles Lyne, Esq., T. F. Woollett, Esq., and W. Evans, Esq.] THROWING VITRIOL.—Sarah Burt and Esther James were charged with throwing vitriol over the dress of Emma Rose, on Tuesday evening last. It appeared from the evidence that prosecutrix had been living with the prisoner James, and a quarrel had arisen between them. They met each other last Tuesday evening, and walked along the Marshes road to the South Wales Railway station. James took hold of Rose's hair, and asked her whether she curled it ? Soon after this Burt came up, and asked Rose what she had on her dress ? Rose looked, and discovered that it was covered with vitriol, which must have been thrown over by one of the de- fendants, as she had been talking to no one else during the evening. It transpired that Burt had bought vitriol at the shop of Mr. Phillips, druggist, in the course of the evening.—Sergeant Wilcox said that when he ap- prehended James, she said some boys had followed them, and thrown it over them.—The evidence was not con- clusive against James, and she was accordingly dis- charged but Burt was fined £2, and costs, or two months' imprisonment. CAUTION To TRADESMEN.—Jacob Little, clothier, High-street, was summoned for obstructing the footpath, by hanging out his clothes.—Mr. Little said he was ex- ceedingly anxious to conform to the law, and he never had a summons issued against him before.—The Mayor said it was a very serious thing to obstruct the pathways of the town, which are already far too narrow, and it was necessary to prevent the spread of the practice.—Fined 2s Gd. Mr. Davies was summoned for obstructing the pave- ment by irons, on which were exhibited leggings, and goloshes. Mr. Davies said that a policeman called upon him and told him he must not leave his irons fixed so, that passengers might not bj obstructed, and ho accord- ingly altered the irons so as to be 8 feet above the ground The Mayor said the goods must not be exhibited in the street, no matter at what height.—Fined 2s. 6d. DESERTION.—Richard Tanner, and Richard Long, were charged bv Mr. Pickford with deserting from the ship Gannvmede.—Mr. Woollett appeared on behalf of the Admiralty to claim the men, they having joined the navy —Mr. Pickford said if the men had entered the navy, he hoped they would do better for their' country then they had done for him. He did not believe they could show proof that they had entered the navy. It was shown that the men had received monthly notes which they had spent, and than deserted from their veesel,—The Bench said it was a great hardship to Mr. Pickford, but there was no alternative but to hand the men over to the naval authorities. QUARRELSOME NEIGHBOURS. — AN INTERESTING SCENE.—Charles Johns and Samuel Johns were sum- moned for assaulting Sarah Johnstone.-The complain- ant said she was a widow, living at 29, Stow-hill, and kept lodgers. On Saturday night week she gave de- fendants seven days' notice to leave her apartments, for their insulting manner towards her. They did not leave at the time indicated, saying they did not choose to do so. They owed her.68 6s. 4d.,andon Saturday. they told her to bring her bill in, which was disputed. Mr. Johns ordered her out of the room, and she refused to go. Charles Johns took her by the shoulders, and struck her on the breast and head, and forcibly turned her out of the room. She then went to the police station, and an efficer came. -The complainant was cross-examined by Chas. Johns, but her evidence was not shaken. She stated that the defendant had brought an Irish labourer into her house, and he smoked pipes in her room and turned it into a workshop.-Ann Fisher was called, and said that the defendant, Samuel Johns, struck the complainant seve- ral times.—The defendant, Charles Johns, made a state- ment in extenuation, to the effect that the complainant was in reality the party who committed an assault. She entered his room and refused to go out, behaved imper- tinently, and insulted him. He asked her to go out, and she refused to do so, and caught hold of him by his shirt and necktie. He then turned her out, but only gently.- The Mayor said the evidence was conclusive, and a fine of 20s. each and costs was inflicted, or in default 1 month's imprisonment.-Samuel Johns was then charged with assaulting William Nicholas. sub-inspector on the South Wales Line. The complainant was obliged to be at Newnham but a witness, Mr. E. Attwood, of the South Wales office, proved the assault. He said Mr. Nicholas weatinto Mr. Johns' apatmentat the request of Mrs. Johnstone, to take out some furniture. The defendant, Samuel Johns, refused to allow him to take anything but Mr. Nicholas took up a chair notwithstanding. The defendant then rose up deliberately and struck him in the face.—Mr. Evans Who are the defendants ?—Mrs. Huxstable said they were builders lately come into the town.—The Mayor I'm afraid they have been getting a very bad name.-The defendant stated that he was set upon by Nicholas and three others, and knocked down by the fire-side. They wanted to turn him out and strip the room of the furniture. The defendant objected to this proceeding, and for that reason he was attacked and beaten about. He called Thomas Candigan, the Irish labourer" alluded to in the previous evidence, but proved nothing material.—A fine of £1, and costs 10s., was inllicted.-Charles Johns I'll have it back out of you.—Mr. Evans You shan't threaten here, sir after that, you must find surety to keep the peace I for six months.—The defendants were accordingly kept in custody till the sureties were obtained—one in £ 20, and themselves in £ 40.
ABERGAVENNY.
ABERGAVENNY. TUESDAY'S MARKET.—The business to-day was brisk in every department (sheep and beasts excepted) the number of the former penned was about 2000, principally stock ewes, of the Mountain and Radnor breed the pricei asked varied from 15s. to 28s. each. Some few ex- changed hands at a reduction of about 2s. per h.. ad, but the greater part were driven off unsold. Fat beasts and sheep were worth about 6|d. to 6:fd. per lb., sink the offal; beef, mutton, lamb, veal, and pork, from 7f 1. to 8d. per lb., prime joints. Geese, 9d., fresh butter, Is. 4d., and salt ditto, Is. 2d. per lb. Ducks, 5s. to 6s., and fowls, 3s. to 4s. per couple. Potatoes 8s. to 10s. per sack. The quotation of wheat this week is 57s. 7d., and barley 3Ss. 51. the imperial quarter. Flour 8s. 8d. per bushel. The 41b. loaf, 6d. SUDDEN* DEATH.—On Thursday, the 8th instant, Mr. John Evans, tailor and postmaster, residing at Hanover, left his house for the purpose of going to Abergavenny he had proceeded as far as the Little Hard wick, about a mile from Abergavenny, where he was found dead on the road. An inquest was held on the body, at Llanover, the following day, and a verdict in accordance with the circumstances returned. TO WN IIALL- TUUllSDA T. [Before the Hon. W. P. Rodney and the Rev. G. Gabb.] AGGRAVATED ASSAULT.—Peter Patter v. Chas. Thomas. -The complainant stated that he was station-master at the Pandy station, on the Newport and Hereford Rail- way; that on the 23rd of March last, the defendant arrived at that station by the 5.50 p.m. tr iin. Com- plainant told his son to go and collect the tickets. His son returned, and told complainant that defendant was going up the line. Complainant ran after him and told defendant that he must not do so; but defendant re- plied, "I will do so in spite of you," and continued, cursing and abusing complainant. Defendant then got °f £ r 6 ra*'8 *n*0 a continuing his abuse, and, a 5 ^•Ikiog a little distance along the meadow, he I "S f foT ^ne* Complainant went to stop him, 0 V,6 jumped over the rails and came on the hne. Complainant remonstrated, but t no purpose, and as he (complainant) was going to lay hold of defend- ant by the collar, defcudaat tripped him up and fell on his chest with his knees, and bumped his head against the ground. Complainant afterwards succeeded in placing him in custody at the Abfefga>stiny station whence he made his escape, and had not been ia this part until the 18th ult., when he was apprehended and taken before the magistrate, but was admitted to bail to appear on this day. Defendant was fined 40s., and 23a. 6d. expenses. The Hon. Chairman complimented Potter on hueonduet. ■ J"
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MACHEN. An accident occurred hereon the evening of the 8th October, to a/little boy named David josser, aged six.. teen years. He was employed at a coal pit in the neighbourhood, and was killed by a sudden fall of roof- ing. j £ n inquest was held on Thursday se'night, and a Tirdiet of accidental death returned. —-
NEWPORT BOARD OF HEALTH AND…
NEWPORT BOARD OF HEALTH AND WATCH COMMITTEE. The usual fortnightly meeting of these Boards was held on Tuesday morning last. The under-named mem- bers were present: The Mayor (in the chair), and Messrs. Homfray, Edwards, J. Lewis, Hyndman, Morgan, Jones, Williams Latch, H. J. Davis, Sheppard,. Townsend, and J. Davies. Tha minutes of the previous meeting having been read— The Mayor announced that the Pulice receipts since the last meeting had amounted to jE51 4s. 6d.: expended flO lis. 4d., leaving a balance of X40 13s. 2d. The report of the Public Works Committee was then read. Among other points, it contained a resolution that the rent of the room occupied by the Committee of the Athenaeum be reduced to jEK) per annum. Upon the subject of the pavement being laid down in Stow Churchyard, some conversation took place, Mr. Sheppard and others expressing an opinion that the work 'ought to have been let by tendsr, as is usually the case. The Mayor intimated that as Mr. L. B. Moore was engaged upon other work connected with the church- yard, it was deemed desirable to get a price from him for laying the pavement; and, after a few remarks from Mr. Townsf-nd and two or three other members, it was re- solved that Mr. Moore's offer to execute the work for £ 42 10s. be accepted. Mr. H. J. Davis called the attention of the Surveyor to the large size of the stones being laid down on the Stow-hill roadway; and Mr. John Davies to incon- venience experienced from water flowing into their cellars, by Mr. Morgan, grocer, and other persons living z;1 in the lower part of tligh-street, since a new grating had been placed in that part of the town. Mr. G. W. Jones invited the attention of the Board to the filthy and all-but impassable condition of certain streets and roads in the neighbourhood of George-street, the Canal-side, &c.,—especially near Mr. Tombs' pre- mises. They were in such a condition that something ought to be done immediately to make them fit for the public to pass over. The Mayor said Mr. Jones would remember that at a former meeting it was resolved to try the question as to the liability of the Board to repairing the roadways in question; and the Board would now perceive, from the first paragraph in the Surveyor's report, that steps had been taken with a view to raising the issue, by serving notices upon the occupiers of the premises, requiring them to make the necessary repairs, before the Board took the streets under their care. In the event of this notice not being complied with, the Board would make the Tepairs, and charge the parties with the cost. He (the Mayor) had undertaken, in the event of this being done, to indemnify the Board against loss with regard to the Llanarth property. Mr. Sheppard remarked that something ought to be done at once in the matter. The Surveyor stated that the road near Mr. Tombs' house would soon have to be broken up for the purpose of the drainage. THE SURVEYOR'S REPORT Was then read. The following is a copy:- Gentlemen,—In accordance with your order, notices have been served on the owners of houses on Canal parade between Grenville-streat and Lower George-street, requir- ing thorn to make good the road and pavement in front of their houses. I beg to lay before you three tenders for the scavenging of tho streets, which have been received in consequence of advertisements ordered at the last Board meeting. I have also to lay before you a plan from Mr. John Lewis, showing a proposed altered arrangement for build- ing on his property near the Cross-lane, Stow-hill; and building notice from William Williams, for four houses in North-street, near the back of the waterworks; from David Miles, for two houses on the north side of Railway- street from Edward Charles, for two houses on the west side of Saint Woollos-street, Caecrook. ALFRED WILLIAMS. Town Hall, Newport, Mon., 13th Oct., 1857." CONTRACTS FOR SCAVENGING. The Mayor intimated that three tenders had been received ;<nd a general conversation arose as to the notice which had been given with regard to sending in tenders. Mr. Townsend, Mr. Sheppard, and others were of opinion that the notice should have appeared in Bristol and other papers, and not have been confined to those published in Newport. The Surveyor suggested that if gentlemen were not satisfied with the notice which had been given, the tenders now sent in, should not be opened. Mr. H. J. Davis said some gentlemen were at one time for giving the public work to people of the town, and at others, were for inviting tenders from a distance. Mr. Sheppard said he had never advocated giving the work to townsmen, to the prejudice of the public interest -especially in the matter of the drainage, the largest contract which they had to let. He would move that the letters before the Board be not opened but that an advertisement for other tenders be inserted in the Bristol Mercury. This was seconded by Mr. Townsend, who said he con- •idered it unsound in principle to sacrifice the public interest in order to confer an advantage upon an individual, even though a townsman. Mr. H. J. Davis moved that the tenders be opened at once this, upon a vote being taken, was agreed to; and the tenders were annonnced from the chair as follows :— MR. THOMAS DAVIES' TENDER. For the general scavenging &o. jEooOper year Commercial-road, and other works 190 „ Horse and man 7s. per day. MR. JOHN KING'S TENDER. General Scavenging, &c. £,) 35 per year. Other Works 210 „ Horse and man 7s. per day. MR. JOHN SENIOR'S TENDER. General Scavenging, &c. £ 520 per year. Other works, 200 „ Horse and man 7s. per day. Several members appeared to think these tenders too high, and the Town Clerk, at the request of the Chairman, stated that Mr. Scard's contract, ending 3 years ago. was for J230 per year; and Mr. Senior's which had expired about a fortnight since, was for L410 per year, horse and man 6s. per day. Two or three members remarked that previous con- tractors had accumulated a large quantity of valuable manure from the scavenging, others, however, believed this not to be the case. Mr. Sheppard proposed that an advertisement for other tenders be inserted in the Merlin and Star, and the Bristol Mereury and Hereford Times. Mr. Townsend was of opinion that they would save j6100 a-ye.r by the measure proposed. Mr. John Davies seconded Mr. Sheppard's motion. Mr. Latch moved that the contract be let to Mr. Senior -this was not seconded and, after a brief conversation, Mr. Sheppard's motion was agreed to. Mr. H. J. Davis observed that he should not have voted so readily for Mr. Sheppard's motion had he not believed that there had been collusion between the parties who had sent in tenters. He thought one had made arrangements to accept a certain sum, and then return the others something as compensation. Otherwise the prices would not have been so near to each other. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Townsend expressed a similar opinion, and the matter dropped. MR- PASHLEY. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Pashley's clerk, intim iting that he was rupidly recovering from his illness, and hoped to be able to attend the Court on the first day of Michelmas term. THE WEIGHING MACHINE. The Chairman produced a statement of accounts fur- nishc I by Mr. Edmunds, hirer of the weighing machine, by which it appeared that he was netting a profit of 9s. Gd. a-week by its use. Mr. Elmunds now repeated his application made at a former meeting for the reduc- tion of the rent, which has hitherto been JE22 a-year. Mr. H. J. Davis asked whether there was not a weekly increase in the amount of business ? Mr. Edmunds said there was not. Some weeks were very good, but otherwise times were hard." He pro- posed ten guineas per year, as the sum he could afford to pay. After some little discussion, the Council decided not to let the machine under £ 15 a-year, and thesa terms were accepted. THE POLICE AND THEIR DUTIES. The Chairman road a letter of complaint sent in by Mr. Matthew Barn, 39, Lower Cross-street, against the police on duty in that neighbourhood. He stated that a quarrel took place in the next house to his own, and a sailor was greatly ill-using a woman. He went out to fetch a policeman, but although he aske I several to accompany him to the house, they all refused to do so, and one of them pushed him away from him. The Superintendent (Mr. Huxtable) said the policemen had no right to go with Mr. Burn. They were not allowed to leave their beats on any account. Mr. Sheppard Not in a serious case ? The Superintendent: Yes, in the event of a riot or un- usual disturbance. Mr. Burn found the policeman whose duty it was to go down the street, and he accordingly weut. The officer alluded to was brought into the room, and stated that be followed Air. Burn down the street, and saw no disturbance whatever. After a few general remarks, the Board decided that there was no cause for complaint. Mr. H. J. Davis took occasion to commend the con- duct of P.C. Saraways in connection with the robbery of cows at Cardiff. On several occasions he had shown himself an active and deserving officer. Six new policemen were confirmed in their appointments. BOWTH WALES TRAINS. The Chairman read.the following reply to the letter he had addressed to the Great Western Company, and which has already appeared in this journal:— Great Western Railway London Terminoa, 12th October, Sir,- -I have been deaired to acquaint you, in reply to your letter of the 1st ituU, that the (object of it belongs so entirely to the arrangements for the South Wales Rail- way, and not for the Great Western Railway, that it was impossible to give to that communication any specific answer without previously making it known to the proper authorities connected with that company. I have further to state that they have endeavoured to induce the Hereford and Abergavenny Company to alter the times of their trains, to render them more convenient and suitable to the public wishing to pass between the South Wales Railway and their system but they have been unable to do what was required owing to the trains in the north connected with those lines. The South Wales Company did make the departure from Gloucester ten minutes earlier in this month but no such alteration could effect the purposes which are repre- sented in your letter as important. They affirm, too, that the midland trains which arrive at Gloucester from Bir- mingham, as well as from Bristol, impede their fixing the fixing the departure at an earlier hour than 12.50 from Gloucester to South Wales. As it is not within the competency of this Board to make any alteration in the South Wales trains, I can assure you that we have no interest in any delay which takes place but on the contrary, feel anxious to promote the interest of the public by an early despatch of the trains. I remain, Sir, your faithful servant, "CHAS SAUNDERS, Secretary. The Worshipful the Mayor of Newport." The Chairman remarked that this letter was one of the usual kind—putting the inquiries off to some one else; and he suggestad that copies should be sent to the South Wales and Hereford Companies. It was decided to adopt this course. THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION. A letter was read from Mr. W. Graham, intimating his intention of resigning his office of assessor, and offering 'himself a candidate at the approaching municipal elec- tion. It was decided that when Mr. Graham paid £10 he would he eligible to stand, but he was not considered to be qualified. A letter was also read from Mr. Phillips, the contrac- tor, asking for some money on account. The subject was deferred. THE CORPORATION CUP. The Chairman said he had received a note, signed Sydney Evans," recommending the Corporation to divide the amount they intended to offer at Sir Charles Morgan's Agricultural Show into two sums— £ 15 for the best oxen, and jC5 for the second best. The Mayor added that he thought the matter was one for the Corporation alone to settle, and was surprised to receive Mr. Evans's note, as he had had no previous communication with thnt gentleman on the subject. lie did not approve of the suggestion to divide the prize, but considered that it would be far better to give one cup, which should be worth acceptance, than a number of trifling ones. (Hear, hear.) A discussion ensued on the purpose to which the prize should be devoted, Mr. U. J. Davis suggesting that it ought to be confined to the district. He recommended that it should be offered for the best general stock pro- duced by tenant farmers, who possessed landed property not exceeding C300 a year. By this arrangement a fair and equal competition would be produced. It was finally arranged that a committee, consisting of the Mayor, Mr. II. J. Davis, and Mr. Homfray, should enquire into the subject and report to the next meeting. CONTRACT FOR 'PUMPS. Mr. Townsend objected to the contract being taken from Mr. John Morgan, who had always done the work well and to the satisfaction of the Corporation. It was explained that the contract was taken for 8 pumps at £ 8, but there were now only 4 pumps, and if Mr. Morgan iiked to take them at £4, he wouid be al- lowed to do so. This proposal will be laid before him. MONETARY. The overseers of the borough have paid in £ 100, and of St. W00II03 the same sum, since last meeting. On the drainage account £ 60 has been collected. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Town Clerk stated that this report was obliged to be printed, by Act of Parliament, and the requisite order was therefore made. The meeting then adjourned for a fortnight.
BLAENAVON.
BLAENAVON. PRESENTATION.—The workmen at the Blaenavon Iron Works are about to present their respected furnace- manager, Mr. E. Williams, with a very handsome testi- monial, as a token of their appreciation of his valuable services, and of their recognition of his private worth, during his residence amongst them. Although Mr. Williams has not been many years at Blaenavon, yet he has succeeded in gaining the respect and esteem of all who know him; and ho leaves the scene of his late use- fulness, deservedly regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintance. The testimonial consists of a very beautiful gold lever watch and chain, worth about £25, which is now being exhibited in the shop window of Mr. Golding, watchmaker, &c., Poutypool, and bears the following inscription :— Presented, by the workmen of the Blaenavon Iron Works, to Mr. Evan Williams, furnace manager, as A mark of their esteem for him, during a period amongst them of six years. Oct., 1857." We understand that the presentation will take place next week. THE INDIA RELIEF FUND. A public meeting of the inhabitants of this place was held in the Infant School-room on Tuesday, the 6th instant, to consider and adopt measures for collecting subscriptions in aid of the Indian Relief Fund. Mr. T. W. Pium presided; and the following resolutions were unanimously passed:— It was moved by the Rev. John Jones, incumbent; se- conded by the Rev. John Griffiths-" That this meeting regards with feelings of the deepest concern and heart- felt sympathy the sufferings of their countrymen in India, and while they lament the atrocious and most unjustifiable barbarities committed by the Sepoys (espe- cially upon defenceless women and children), they earnestly hope that the most energetic efforts will con- tinue to be made by the authorities for the suppression of the revolt, and the punishment of all who may have taken part in the infamous course pursued by the mutineers." It was moved by Mr. Steel; seconded by Mr. George —" That this meeting wishes to record its admiration of tha heroic deeds of our gallant soldiers, who, though fighting against such vastly superior numbers, have so nobly upheld the glory of their country and maintained the honor of its flag." Moved by Mr. Reece; seconded by Mr. Lewis That arrangements be made for affording the inhabi- tants of this place the opportunity of contributing to the fund now raising for the alleviation of the distress of the m'my who have suffered through the cruelties and destructive acts of the mutineers in India." Mr. Jonah Morgan moved, and Mr. Charles Smith seconded, the appointment of a committee to collect sub- scriptions.-Several eloquent and effective speeches were made by the movers and seconders of the resolutions, and the proceedings terminated with an unanimous vote of thanks to the chairman.
BRYNMAWR.'.
BRYNMAWR. TOTAL ABSTINENCE.—Two very able addresses, on total abatinencc, were delivered at Libanus chapel, on Monday evening last, by the Revs. D. Saunders, of Aberdare, and E. Jacobs, of Swansea. The meeting was very numerously attended, and a great number signed the pledge. Great exertion is now being made here by the advocate of total abstinece. POLICE STATION.—WEDNESDAY. [Before J. Jayne and G. P. Bevan, Esqrs.] Sarah Hughes was charged with having stolen 68 lbs. of coal, the property of J. and C. Bailey, Esqrs., on the night of September 30th. Defendant denied being out on the night in question. Morgan Daniel, a night- watchman, was then sworn, and said: I was oAt OR duty on the night in question, and when standing near the coak ovens, I saw the defendant with two lumps of coal in her arms, and I told that I would summon her, because I had wained her several times before.—Esther Williams was also summoned for stealing coal, the property of J. and C. Bailey, Esqrs., on the night of the 25th ult. Defendant admitted, on being asked by the Bench, that she was guilty. The Bench said they were sorry to convict the defendants, but as the charges had been clearly proved they had no alternative, and sen- tenced each to one week's imprisonment. Thomas James was charged with riding on the shaft of his cart without reins. Defendant admitted the offence, but the defendant being a poor man, and having six children, the Bench, under those circumstances, only fined him in the mitigated penalty of Is., and 9s. expenses. Win. Rosser, of the Clydach Arms, was summoned for keeping his house open for the sale of beer, during prohibited hours. Defendant admitted the case and was fined in the mitigated penalty of 2s. 6d., and 8s. expenses. The Bench remarked that any beer-house keeper, hence- forth, who would not give immediate or ready admittance to the police, would be treated as if beer were actually found on the tables, because the delay was generally iu order to put things away, before the police went in. George Hawkins was also summoned on a similar charge, but the defendant, in answer, said that six of the persons found in the house were lodgers, and one a. stranger from Aberdare. P.C. Lloyd was then sworn, and said that he visited the house on Sunday, the 4th of October, and found two cups of beer nearly full, which had been put away into the cellar, and as he heard them walking backwards and forwards before he was admitted, he went direct to the cellar, and there found the beer, it was then a.bout 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and he was kept waiting for about a minute before he was admitted. The Bench considered the case to be proved, and fined defendant 6s., and 10s. expenses. John Edwards of the Lamb and Flag, was also charged, with a similar offence, which he admitted, and was fined 3s., and 7s. expenses. William Evans, of the Queen's Head, for a similar tffnee, which he admitted, was fined 2s. 6d. and 7s. costs. Benjamin Williams, Farmers' Arms, for a similar offence, was discharged on payment of 8s. costs, in con- sequence of his having been imposed upon by two per- sons representing themselves as travellers. William Lewis, of the Horse and Jockey, was sued for two similar offences, but denied the charge.-P.C. Per- rott was then sworn, and clearly proved both charges.- Fined 6d. in each case and 8s. expenses in each. Edward Beech, of the King of Prussia, was charged with a similar oifence. Case dismissed, the Bench con- sidering that instead of defendant having been charged for keeping his house open during prohibited hours, it ought to have been for using abusive language to the police constable. John Roberts, of the Lamb, was charged with a simi- lar offence, and fined 5s. and 7s. costs. David Davies, carpenter, was charged with having in- decently exposed himself, and the Bench, after censuring the defendant for his conduct, said they had no alterna- tive but to commit him for one month, the law not recognising any fine for such disgraceful behaviour, and hoped it would be a lesson both to him and others in future. Their Worships, after disposing one or two other cases, adjourned. —
PONTYPOOL.
PONTYPOOL. POLICE COURT.—SATURDAY. | Before C. II. Williams and F. Levick, Esqrs.] ASSAULTS.—Lewis Feast was charged with assaulting Sophia Aston, :.t Pontnewynydd, on the 26th ultimo. —Mr. Alexander Edwards appeared for defendant.— The complainant stated that she was told the defen- dant was challenging her husband to fight, on which she went to the spot to prevent it, when she was struck on the head by dtfell,Iant.-U nder cross-examination, complainant admitted there wen: several persons present, and they had nil been drinking. A witness who works with the defendant, said there was a qunrrel between defendant and Richard Aston about some ashes.—The Bench, after hearing further evidence, considered the case to have arisen out of a ùrunken quarrel, and that both parties were to blame, and ordered the costs, amounting to lis., to be divided between them. AFFILIATION.— Thomas Evans was summoned by Mary Jenkin-, of Goytrey, for the support of her illegitimate child. The defendant denied being the father of the child, anl plaintiff admitted having previously had a child. From the evidence of the fuller of the plaintiff, it appeared the defendant had promised to marry his daughter instead (.f paying for his child. This was denied by dcfendant.-Ordered to pay Is. 6J. per week, and 17s. 6d. costs.
RKY-MNEY.
RKY-MNEY. SETTLING A QUARREL. — A collier working at Mr. Powtdl's pit, N. Tredegar, was nearly killed on Mon- day night, by Mrs. Griffiths, the landlady of the Nelson Inn, Pontolttyn. She struck him during some alterca- tion with such violence on the head with a pint mug, that a part remained sticking in his skull, and he bled profusely. The cause of her sudden frenzy, is said to have been the m in's charging her with specific acts of infidelity to her husband. Mr. Uubbuck, who has been manager and magistrate of these works five years, has resigned his office, and is succeeded by R. Johnson, Esq., who is well-known and much esteemed here by all who know him. Mr. Johnson's father, w" believe, sunk a lage fortune in these works before they became remunerative, so that there is a certain grace in the selection of a successor which does honor to the feelings of the directorate.
BRECON".
BRECON". SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. This meeting was held on Monday last. Present David Thomas, Esq., mayor, Walter Maybery, Esq. Henry Maybery, Esq., Jarnes Williams, Esq., W. L. Banks, Esq., Messrs. John Morris, William Thomas, T.B.Jones, Abel Powell, Thomas Powell, and John Price. The Clerk having read the notice convening the meet- ing, by which it appeared that its special object was to elect a governor in the room and stead of the late lamented John Jones, Esq., of Glandonddu. Mr. Morris having requested his worship the Mayor, to vacate the chair. Mr. Maybery presided. Mr. Morris said that he felt he had a most pleasant duty to perform, he had great satisfaction in moving that the special meeting which was then assembled of the Council should take place. They were then all fully acquainted with its object, namely, of appointing a governor for Christ's College, Brecknock, in the place of the late Mr. John Jones.—Mr. Morris then in a most able and complimentary speech proceeded to propose Mr. David Thomas, the worthy Mayor of the Borough, as a fit and proper person to fill the vacancy in the body of governors of that Institution. He considered that whatever honors or distinctions they as a corpora- tion had in their power to bestow, it should at all times be conferred upon one of themselves. He believed they should always find gentlemen amongst them deserving of any honour they might have in their power to confer. The gentleman of whom he was then speaking, was kind and affable to all—of most excellent business habits, and always approachable to all classes, ever ready to lend au ear to all who required advice, without any distinction. He was specially adapted to represent the feelings and wants of the inhabitants of the town before the body of governors. He considered the trades- men of the town had many grievances to complain of in connection with the college, especially with the high charges for education maintained in spite of every re- monstrance. It was impossible that the middle trades- man could support his children there, and he hoped when these matters were properly represented to the governors, these excessive charges would be abated. He felt assured that Mr. Thomas would fully and most adequately represent them on that matter. The peculiar qualifications of Mr. Thomas for the office of governor, were admitted by all. The manner in which he had filled the office of Mayor during the last twelve months, had given to all classes the greatest satisfaction, and the efficient services which he had rendered to that Council, in the constant and able discharge of his duties, should not, and would not be soon forgotten. Who then he would ask, was better fitted to receive that honor from the hands of the Council than Mr. Thomas ? And he was glad they had that opportunity of showing their appreciation of merit, and they must not forget that this was their flrst election under the scheme, and he was confident from having consulted his neighbours and his friends, that this appointment would meet the wishes of the inhabitants of the Borough. He had therefore much pleasure in proposing Mr. Alderman Thomas, their present Mayor, to fill the vacant office of governor for Christ's College, Brecknock. Mr. T. B. Jones rose with much pleasure to second the nomination of their much-respected Mayor and Alderman, Mr. David Thomas. He was well known to them all to be a gentleman by birth, and by his business- like habits and exertions he had gained the confidence and patronage of the leading gentlemen of the county \Jlld borough, as a professional man Under these cir- cumstances, he was convinced that his nomination could but meet with the approbation of the members of the Corporation. He was most confident that the voice of the burgesses of that borough echoed the sentiments he then uttered, and that they were about putting the right man in the right place. He had not the slightest inten- tion of reflecting on the present governors. They were all, without exception, gentlemen of high attainments, and most anxious to encourage the advancement of education. It was, he believed, conceded by all in the present day, that the great object of education should be to form the man and the citizen that he might be virtuous and happy in himself, as well as useful to society. He would therefore urge upon the governors of Christ's College, the necessity and importance of appointing a tutor to impart instruction in the elemen- tary principles of education, such as arithmetic, writing, ol orthography, geography, and the English language. These were the great requisites for the junior boys at the Christ College school. It was useless teaching them the classics before they understood the elements of their own language. He was much pleased with the present masters of the school, and, as a parent, could not but speak in the highest terms of their exertions in pro- moting the education of the lads under their care, but he most respectfully submitted, that without a good sound elementary foundation, their labours would be in vain. He w..s borne out and strengthened in his obser- vations by some excellent and pertinent remarks made by the Dean of Salisbury at the Hants and Wilts Educational Society, at Basingstoke, the other day. That very rev. gentleman, advocating rudimentary in- struction, said, How much need there is of some im- provement in the rudimental instruction of the middle classes has been plainly evinced by the significant fact, some time ago made known to the public, namelj, that out of 680 persons nominated to public offices on the Civil Service Commission, no lest than 425 were rejected for bad spelling, and 147 for ignorance of the simple rules of arithmetic." He hoped, therefore, that the matter would have tha earnest consideration of the governors. He was satisfied that if Mr. Thomas was elected, these practical questions should have his best attention. He therefore had much gratification in seconding his nomination. Mr. Henry Mayberry said, he rose with considerable reluctance to say anything that would disturb the apparent harmony of that meeting there was no man at that Board, he would venture to say, who had greater respect for Mr. D. Thomas than he himself had, but had it not been arranged that Sir Joseph Bailey was to have had the appointment when a vacancy would occur, and were they in a position to give up the sum of jElOOO, wh:ch that gentleman had said he would give in the event of his being elected. He had not the slightest objection to Mr. Thomas, and agreed with what had been said by his proposer and seconder, but he did think they should give the first offer to Sir Joseph Bailey. Mr. Morris said, Si%Joseph had refused a nomination, to the governorship from tUe council. Mr. Banks: It was well known that Sir Joseph sought the appointment, not 60 much on his own account, as he did for successive members for the county. He felt^i the member for th e county, for the time being, sB»?: hold the appointment of governor. He was ■ Joseph would not accept the office from the council- .» The Clerk having referred to the minutes and coftjlp pondence of the council with Sir Joseph, said the Wl baronet had refused on a former occasion. j" A long discussion then took place, in which WO5*! the members present took part, which resulted in age call for Mr. Thomas. Mr. Thomas then rose and said, he had never Wto more pleased and gratified than he had just been, b fiiendly and complimentary remarks made with refe^fl to himself, by Mr. Morris and Mr. Jones, but rfgj especially by the generous tone and spirit which pervwji the remarks of the former gentleman. Mr. Jones 'n himself had been old friends for years, aucLgenef'ft agreed upon political subjects, and had sailed in'# same boat together during contested elections in borough, so he was not much surprised at the indul (l tone of his observations—but when he remembered, Mr. Morris and himself had always been poli antagonists, he must say that he admired the gene < and noble spirit which animated his breast in the i flattering remarks he had made respecting him. compliment came from him with much greater force, < was felt and appreciated accordingly. Now, as to Joseph Bailey, it was pretty generally known, he tho he was about the last man that would ever come V antagonism with the hon. baronet, and he was pr I confident that he was not on that occasion-he had V the honour of knowing Sir Joseph Bailey for a lw period, and he well knew that he would not accept^ appointment atthehandsofthecouncil. Sir JosephBaW was a man of great wealth, and moreover, he was a possessed of a great mind. His was not that little that would be gratified and led to subscribe away £ 10^V for the purpose of gratifying his own personal ambiti^ He was far above that. He had never sought the o$T of governor on his own account he was well satisfijP and content without it: but he felt for the honour wL position of his successor, and had said that if the schejjff was altered so as to confer the office of governor on member for the county for the time being, he give them £ 1,000 but on no other terms. A oversight had been committed in passing by the meni for the county. So then, as he was so strongly 11 to speak, he could tell them that Sir Joseph would accept the governorship unless the scheme was alter lie felt he was speaking the sentiments of the 0* I Baronet, and that he would thank him for it. The Chairman thought that, after Mr. Thomas's # planation, they would best consult Sir Joseph's feel*- by unanimously electing Mr. Thomas. J Mr. Henry Maybery still thought they should pay Joseph Bailey the compliment. If he did not accept then let them vote unanimously for Mr. Thomas. < would, therefore, nominate Sir Joseph Bailey, Bart. • Mr. James Williams, after what had passed, eO not think of even pressing for an adjournment. Mr. Henry Maybery not finding a seconder, Thomas was declared by the chairman to be un animo K elected. Mr. Maybery then vacated the chair. Mr. Thomas thanked the meeting for electing W He would endeavour to represent them faithfully, be, ing in mind especially the necessity for a good, sou. rudimentary education. This feeling was now gettl pretty generally universal, and he had no doubt tkjjj vox populi would ultimately prevail. lie would also vocate a relaxation of the scheme, in order to get member for the county for the time being appoint After some further observations, Mr. Thomas sat Mr. Alderman Maybery then moved that a minute the election be sent to the Ecclesiastical Commission*^ for their approval. The meeting then resolved itself into a BOARD OF HEALTH. During which, Mr. James Williams called the tion of the Board, in a telling practical speech, to state of the well in Bailey Glas, and the pernicio tendency of the impure water which the poor of tb neighbourhood were compelled to drink. He also calle the attention of the Board to the sanitory condition. the town, urging cleanliness, &c., during this season the year. The Mayor thanked Mr, Williams for his obser tions. He had washed his hands of any consequent which might accrue to the public health. At the close of the meeting several of the mem" accompanied the Mayor to inspect the well. The meeting was adjourned until Monday next. •;
ABERDARE.
ABERDARE. SUPPOSED MURDER OF A COLLIER. On Saturday last, an inquiry was commenced bef^ Geo. Overton, Esq., coroner, at the Royal Oak, street, touching the death of Evan Thomas, aged 31y, aollier, formerly of Morthyr. The deceased 404- w-orked at the Skibborwen lerel. In tie mountain betW<*| Aberdare and Merthyr. He waa last seen alive his stall on the evening of the 30th September, and *■ found lying dead on the common, about 60 yards fr the mouth of the tunnel, on the evening of the 9th lnst. James Davies said: I work at the v Skibborwen C level. The deceased was a eoiirer there. On the 30 Sept., I happened to be working near his stall, putti up timbi rs. I last saw him between five and six o'cl in the evening. He was then in the parting of his stal apparently coming out from his work. He asked and David Jenkin Howell, who was with me. whetb we were coming out. I told him we were as soon as 11 had finished what we were about. We remained the till about six o'clock, when we left. Wm. Jenkins the only other collier working in the same heading. 9 am not aware who were working in the other headin I have been informed that the deceased had worked the only eight days. i John Hopkin?, collier at Skibborwen level, said th the deceased was lying on the ground, on his side, io hollow. His cap was lying within two feet of his has a His clothes appeared uninjured and unruffled, and the were no appearances of violence ou the side of his fa which was uppermost. I Edward James, collier, working at the Skibborwefl level, said: Yesterday, about four o'clock, when Vn body of deceased was found, I went with several othetg to the spot. The body was lying on the left side on ground. There was no appearance that the body h struggled. We turned the body over, and then got € door, placed it by the side, and then rolled the body up it. There was some blood flowing from his mouth al) nose. J At this stage of the proceedings the inquest was A 0 joiirned for a poit mortem examination to be made for, although no suspicion existed that the deceased hadcotff by his death by any foul mean- it was deemed m satisfactory that the real cause of death should be asee tained. The medical gentleman who was employed *5 perform the operation, however, has reported that daR was caused by strangulation, and that marks of violen were found on the person. The inquiry has accord ingly been further adj mrued, and the police are makinj every inquiry to ascertain if any clue can be obtained t the perpetrator of the deed. J
CARDIFF.I
CARDIFF. I TOWN HALL.—MONDAY. j [Before David Lewis, Esq., Charles Vaehell, Esq., all Dr. Vaehell.] 1 George Dennison, aged 14, and Charles Hopkins, ag 15, were charged with stealing a pair of boots, in t Market-place, on Saturday.—Dennison was convicte and committed to the house of correction for one wee and to be once privately whipped. j DRuxK and DISORDERLY. —Thomas Magee, Johj Ileuingston, and Thomas Jones were each fined 5s. ft, being drunk. J ROBBERIES.—John McLean, a known thief, was cow vieted of stealing a watch irom the person of CaptW Nicholas, and was committed for 6 months' hard laboU" Edward Welsh a vagrant, convicted of stealing a wais: coat, the property of Henry Phipps, was committed '21 days' hard labour. Thomas Body, convicted of steajj ing the br;iss works of a ship's binnacle and some copp^ nails, was committed to hard labour for 2 montbj Thomas Hall, charged with stealing a quantity of coppf (owner unknown) was remanded until Monday next. # j ASSAULTS.—James Hookey >vas charged with assaultiffl P.C. Pearce, and tearing his coat, was fined 5s.$ allla the assault, and 5s for damage done to the coat. Carbon-Hi convicted of assaulting Esther Ann Bellamy was fined 10s., costs included. Diana Stanley, chargfl* with assaulting Mary Dixon was discharged. OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH ACT.—Willial' Stanley and John Jenkins, severally convicted of disobef ing an order of the Board of Health, were each fined 40J and 8j. costs. John Davies, Wm. Lewis, and H. N. Bech, were severally ordered to cleanse foul cesspools.. Some men charged with desertion were dismissed, a»i a vagrant, i.&tive of Russia, was sent to the union iorit, house. TUESDAY. [Before C. Yachell, and D. Lewis, Esqrg., Dr. EdwanM and Dr. Vachell.] Jane Jones, convicted of being drunk and incapabW was ordered to leave the town. Mary Reea and Mft^ Turner, vagrants, were sent to the union workhouB* Frank Sparce, found in possession of clothes, supposed* be stolen, was discharged, no owner being found.
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THE LAST DAYS OF THE MANCHESTER Exhibit!^ —The attendance on Tuesday, the last shilling day, the most numerous yet recorded, amounting to 28$5 persons. Yesterday a well-organized attempt was to get up a requisition to the committee to keep opec' exhibition another week. Sheets, with printed }¡el1, were simultaneously placed for signa.tur< iri the change portico and all the principal hotels and were pressed to affix their names. The a* f'ip' cbd appear to be very successful, but there ic gener*' pressfon that the movement emanates Trcnv lC¡ likely to have iriluence with the committee, J