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gfurport gotice Matdtigeuce. ——♦ BOROUGH POLICE.—FRIDAY. [Magistrates: THOMAS GHATKEX, Esq, Mayor; R. F WOOLLETT Esq.; and E. J. PHILLIPS, Esq.1 Charles Gibbs was charged with threatening Martha Reed, and breaking some or!.m'nts belonging to her. The case was dismissed. Henrietta S*e Mman, a ruler of planets, was charged with assaulting Isaac Fienburg, ir. a dispute which arose concerning the complainant's portrait. Defendant was mulcted in 6;. 6d. costs. John Strode was fined 2s. 61. and costs, for assaulting Ann Thomas. His wife, summoned for the same offence, was discharged. George Jones, a well-known pickpocket, found on the platform of the Western Valleys Railway, was discharged on promising to leave the town. COUNTY POLICE—SATURDAY. [Magistrates: The REI". THOMAS POPE, M.A., and Lieutenant Sir GEO. WALKEB, Bart.] A SOLICITOR CHARGED WITH AX ASSAULT. Mr. J. E. G.thing was charged with assaulting David Richards under the subjoined detailed circumstances. Mr. C. B. Fox appeared in support of the accusation. For the defendant Mr. R. J. Catncart attended. The witnesses were ordered to retire. Mr. Fox remarked that tho prosecution was insti. tuted by the Newport "Water "Works Company, against, he was sorry to say, one of his own profession, the charge against him being that he assaulted one of their servant who wps endeavouri: g to protect the ponds of the C mpany from intrusion and from being filthified by dogs going there, &c. The object ot the company was to prevent Mr. Gething from intruding upon their pro- perty for the purpose of shooting wild fowl because if that were permitted, and dogs allowed to go into the water, the public must suffer, and the company, in all probability, be injured. The particular charge upon which the case was founded was with reference to an oc- currence on the 19th of last month. Mr. Gething had made it a practice to shoot over the pond, and on that day he was there with two men and a number of dogs. Richards, who was in the employ of the Company, went up to him, and, he (Mr. Fox) must admit, abused him in no measured terms, hough, it must be remembered that he had been repeatedly warned off; whereupon the defend- ant took a gun from one of the other men and threatened him with it, ;;nd afterwards thitatened him with the butt end. H"(Mr.Fcx) could only say on behalf of the directors, and for himself, that the only object in view was to prevent further trespass, and the case might terminate if Mr. Gething would give a public undertaking that he would not again intrude. The Rev. Thomas Pope Is this for an assault or for an intrusion ? Mr. Fox: It is for an assault. I was merely stating my object in proceeding. David Richards was then sworn, and deposed I live at Cefn, in Bassalleg, about a q'iaucr of a mile from the reservoir, belonging to the Water Works Company I am employed to look after the ponus; I know the de, fendant I have on several occasions seen him on the Company's property; I have ordered him off several times; about six weeks ago, I saw him on the banks of the p Jtid, the property of the company. Mr. Cathcart here objected to the reception of evidence except with regard to the charge of assault. He ob- lerved, too, on the part of the defendant, that he bad no desire to trespass on the Company's property, and that had he not been rudely insulted by Richards, he would have gone away, and this charge would not have arisen. Mr, Fox said he wanted to sh.,T that the defendant had been repeatedly warned off, and reiterated that the only d» sire of the directors was that the annoyance might ce.,se. Mr. Cathcart rejoined that he did not wish it to go forth to the world that the sole blame rested upon the dstendant. The company's servant acted most rudely upon the occasion. Mr. Fox: I admit, as I have already said, that he abused the defendant in no measured terms. Mr. Cathcart: He was most abusive, and abused his employers. Mr. Fox: If Mr. Gething will give a promise that he will not intrude again the matter rcay rest here. Mr. Cathcart: Of course he will. Mr. Fox: Don't say of course. Mr. Gething has been repeatedly warned off; but as long a3 wild fowl are at the place, he will go there. No doubt it is to be attri- buted to a love of sport. The directors, however, must See to the proper preservation of the water suppiied for public use. Mr. Cathcart said the pond was frozen over, and Mr, Gething was merely throwing his stick across the ice for his dogs to retrieve. As to the ca.e dropping here, Mr. Gething was desirou9 tha the facts should be made public. It had been imputed that he threatened to shoot the man and he felt he could not alio v.- it to res;. Besides he denied that he had committed a tresp-iss on the com- pan\'s property. Mr. Fox Very well, I it with a mental reservation of my own. It is painful to me to ha?e to proceed against Mr Gething, ar.d if Mr. Gething will net go there again I am quite willing 'p on that promise to retire from 1 he cise. The Rev. Thomas Pope All the company require is an understanding. I suppose Mr. Gething will give that promise. The promise was given by Mr. Cathcart, and Mr. Fox was leaving the court, when Richards exclaimed that he would have the defendant again, and if the charge were not gene into he would bring it before other magistrates. J!r. Cathcart said upon that exhibition he must ask that the case should proceed. Mr. Gething; wa3 not satisfied, but desirous that it should go on. The magis- trates saw Rnhards's violence, and he (Mr. Cathcart) would ask whether he was a-m..n to be trusted. The examination of Richards was then continued I remember Monday, the 19th of December; in the even- ing of that day I saw the deb- uT;t near the pond I was grir.g up to the house, and ri-un i a gun go off the direc,ion whlfe I thought gs were I went i-* the pord; I saw Mr. Gething .a <-0 men; there > ere dc^s with them; "the pond « ••nrtially frozen; o-ut half an acre was not; the dt; and two meruro on the bank close by he water side; I went up t toe defendant, and saiC: Gt.thing, how long are you going to keep on this game he said Vv nat is the matter, what are you bothering about;" "What is the matter with you," said I, "you ar a nasty impudent scamp coming and teasing me in this way j" I meant in keep- ing me walking backwards and forwards to turn him off; at that time the defendant had a piece of stick flinging on tie ice for the dogs to fetch and carry; one of the men had a gun the defendant had no gun, but he se:z,. i the gun out of the hands of the other man; the mis. said, "Mind what you are up to; he said, you' I'll shoot von" he then held up the butt towards me over my head Gething," said I, don t think you'll frighten mc and I told hira he was a pretty law) er to do that. Cross-examined I haveci\tioned Urn many and many a time I have known him these years backward and for- ward troubling me about six weeks ago, I warned him offar.d his men as they were flocking the ducks up into a corner; I had not seen him before thia season I did not se. him last season, because he had not liberty to go on the adjoining land; I cautioned him about two years ago, once I collared him, but he did not bring me before the magistrates; on this occasion I did not put up my fbt, and threaten to strike him I did not put up my leg, and threaten to kick his —— out he came up close to me, and shoved me when he put the gun before me, he did not say, "Now strike me j" he held the gun up wit." the muzzle towards me afterwards he held the gun by the muzzle, up over my head; the defendant did not tell me he would report my conduct to the directors I did not say the directors might g" to Ro-examined The defendant has not reported me, or ccnulaincd of me to the directors. Mr. Fox That is my case. T-e Rev. Thomas Pope (to Mr. Cat!.car') D„es your a'.ieut still wish to proceed r, Cathcart: My client certainly wishes his witnesses to be heard, And before they are called, I do not think I she:.I t he doing justice to Mr. Gething, did I not offer a few ."bservations. My friend, Mr. Fox, seems to have made the theme of his observations that this proceeding haj &rU n on the part of the directors for the purpose of restraining Mr. Geuung from trespassing on their pro- perty. The minor part is with him and them the as- sault. The major part is the restriction they wish to put upon Mr. Gething. Permit mo to say this—that if the directors had instructed my friend to address Mr. Gething in the polite language which he is in the habit sf using, — had he forwarded Mr. Gething a little note setting forth the wish of the directors, that would have been the proper course and all further trouble would have been spared. Mi. Fox I ought not to be put in that position. He had been warned by the directors before. Mr. Cathcart: I can only reiterate that I think that would have been the proper course. With regard to the trespass, how does it turn out ? That Mr. Gething two years ago was cautioned not to go on this property, and thft he was cautioned again six weeks before the 19ih of December. His conduct, then, was not desperately bad, as might be imagined from the statements that b-tve been u male. I do not think that it can be imputed to him that he has done anything to foul or filthify the directors' j.rcr.erty. When the charge of assault was come to, and* case was about to be settled, did you not observe the feeling and temper of that man. Richards ? I think it would have been well, had the case rested there; but you heard his words, and saw his violent manner, and I consider that Mr. Gething was justified upon that, in preferring to proceed with the matter. You have Richards's own words that when he first came up to Mr. Gething, he said-" Gething, how long are you going on this game ?" What was the reply? Nothing very ag- gravating yet what did Richards again exclaim?—" You are a nasty impudent scamp to give me this trouble." Jtr. Getting, however, had not given him much trouble. --s.w..tiiøl!, He had only been there once before for two years, namely, six weeks before. Would any man, under such circumstances, call a gentleman a nasty scamp ? But Richards did not stop at that. His conduct was most offensive. He threatened to strike and kick Mr. Gething, at the same time using language not fit to be repeated. Then, as I am instructed, Mr. Gething did put up the n gun but he had taken the precaution to take the cap off; aid then he put it up, saying—" Now strike me if you dare." That, as I am told, was the head and front of Mr. Getbing's offending. That being the case, and Mr. Gething being ready to give undertaking not to trespass upon the Water Works property again, I hope, after my witnesses are heard, the magistrates will consider that justice will be done in dismissing the case. The Rev. Thomas Pope: I still think now that the offer made ought to have been accepted. Mr. Fox It is clear that an assault in law took place. Mr. Cathcart: If my friend will admit my statement of facts, then I think the case may be settled. Mr. Fox could not but admit that Mr. Gething had been repeatedly warned. As to a note to him, the direc- tors had considered tho matter, and they felt they could not take any but the present steps. As the matter had gone so far, be (Mr. Fox) must ask Mr. Gething to pay the costs of the proceeding. With the costs of the sum- mons, he would be quite content. Mr. Cathcart: I think that would be admitting the ac- cusation, whereas Mr. Gething merely endeavoured to protect himself. Mr. Fox There were three to one. Consequently, there was not much reason for apprehending violence. Mr. Cathcart: Mr. Gething is not willing, as paying the costs of the summons would be an implied admission of the charge. Samuel Evans was then called for the defendant. He said I am a farmer, living in Henllys parish on the day in question I was with Mr. Gething and Daniel Hayes; I had Mr. Getbwg s gun; Mr. Gething was throwing sticks on the pond a dog was retrieving the sticks; while this was being done, 1 saw xueuarus come up; when he came up, he said-" Hillo, yoti are here to-night,—what business have you here ?" it was lust dusk Mr. Gething said—"What harm do I do here;" Richards said, "You have no business here on this property he up with his fist and right leg, and threatened to kick Mr. Gething's out; Richards was very angry, and made use of very bad and offensive language towards Mr. Gething Mr. Gething took the gur?from me, rose it with the stock towards Richards, and said, "Now, you blackguard, come on." The Rev. Th-mas P- pe Did he hold the gun up more than once ? The R^! Thomas Pope: Was it with the stock or muzzle towards himself? Witness: The muzzle. Examination continued It wr.3 m a defensive atti- tude; when he took the gun from me he took the cap off; there was a great more said Mr. Gething said h, would report him to the directors he made a very dirty and blackguard reply. Cross-examined: There were three of us together; I had been out shouting with Mr. Gething; we thought we had shot a duck but the dog could oot find it; I don't know how many dogs Mr. Gething had I cau't remember there were a good many one of the dogs was on the ice after the stick more of the dogs had been in the water after the duck when we thought, the duck was shot, the dogs were coupled Mr. Gething shot at the ducks as they were walking on the ice Mr. Fox Did he ? Then I am sorry to hear it. Mr. Cathcart: There is no offence in that, I hope Mr. Fox It certainly is not in accordance with my ideas of a sportsman. Cross-examination continued: The stick was not thrown in the direction of the ducks; the dogs were not running after the ducks, but for the stick; when Mr. Gething took the cap off the gun, he did not hold it so as to point the tmizzle towards Richards the point of the gun was up when he took it off; the point of the guc was not towards Richards Mr. Gething did not seem very angry he said nothing out of the way. Re-examined Mr. Gething was about a yard off when he put the gun up he held it up by the barrel, the stock being uppermost. Daniel Hayes, living on Stow-hill: Mr. Gething was throwing his stick on the ice for the degs to retrieve it I saw Richards, ome up he said—" You are here again, Gething,-what business have you here ?" Mr. Gething said "What harm do I do," then Richards began calling Mr. Gething everything he could mention; he called him all the nasty scamps and scoundrels he could; he rose his right hand and right foot, and threatened to kick his out; Mr. Gething then said, Give me the gun, Sam;" and then he said to Richards, 11 Now, vou old rascal, come onbe held the butt towaids him; he took the cap off; Evans hell the gun whiie Mr. Gething took the cap off; Mr. Gething said he would tell the directors Richards said the diiectors might go to Cross-examined: Mr. Gething said nothing to him before he threatened to kick him, except What harm do I do;" Mr. Gething had four dogs; he had shot a duck there just ber re; be did not get the duck; we did not try to get it out; it -vas dark, and the dogs would not go in; only one dog was near the place of the ducks; the pond was frozen except in one corner; he did not send the dogs for the duck they were coupled till we loosed them. By the Rev. Thomas Pope I should say that a man who was out with us all day should know how many dogs were with us. Mr. Fox I think it is now pretty clear that an assault was committed. Mr. Cathcart I think quite the other way. The Rev. Thomas Pope Is there anything to be gained by continuing the inquiry ? Mr. Fox Tiie case so far has made bad worse. It now onlv awaits vour decision. The Rev. Thomas Pope asked if Mr. Gething wculd publicly state that he would not trespass again. Mr. Cathcart said Mr. Gething was not prepared to submit to Richards's evidence and if the magistrates were of opinion that an assault had been committed, the matter would not be allowed to rest there, but the man would be brought before the assizes, Mr. Fux observed that Mr. Cathcart had no right to make that statement to the Bench. The evidence for the defence contained the most glarieg discrepancies which, C f however, it was not for him (Mr. Fox) to point out. Mr. Cathcart did not wish to impute anything to the Bench, who had behaved very courteously indeed but Mr. Gething laboured under considerable disadvantage in not being alia to give his version of the affair. Mr. Fox There are two witnesses to one. I ask no more than that Mr. Gething shall pay the costs of the summons I do not ask anything for my attendance. I have my instructions from a body of directors, who have advised me to a certain course. The Rev. Thomas Pope We don't wish to inflict any penalty. Mr. Cathcart must say that the magistrates had been very courteous indeed. After some farther conversation, The defendant said—1 would rather a conviction, and I can then take other proceedings. Mi. Fox rejoined that he spoke in perfect sincerity and good will towards Mr. Gething, whfcn he advised him not to take farther proceedings. Ultimately, Mr. Cathcart, having consulted with Mr. Gething, saiù the matter bad been left in his hands, and he would pay the costs. These amounted to lis. 6:1. MAGOB.—James Harris was charged with cutting un- derwood, the property of W. P. Ilerrick, Esq. The policeman said the wood was for besom handles, and the dama -e was stated to be 5-. The defendant, who pleaded "uilty her orevioaslv beer, convicted for stealing clover. lIe was ofdered to pay £1 16s. 6u., or to be imprisoned for a month. RISCA,—John Williams was charged with steaung half a round of raisins, belonging to Mr. Ben Jonson Allen, grocer. The prisoner was at the shop begging, lie re- turned in about two hours, and asked for a quarter of currants and half a pound of-ra:Sms. Upon being sup- plied with the fruit, he opened the packets, and com- le menced eating it. Prosecutor asked him for the money, when he pulled some out of his pocket, but put it back again. lie ate the raisins, and then left the shop, re- fusing to pay. One month to hard labour. BOROUGH POLICE. -MOND.-Y. The EX-MAYOR and Alderman EVANS.] Catherine Regan was charged with stealing coal, the pro .erty of the Red Ash Coal Company. She was de- tected in the act on Saturday afternoon by P.C. Robert Smith, a basket she hid with her containing 321bs. of coal. Three other women were also at the stage at the time. Her defence was thutshe was Lot aware that she was committing any crime, and that she had had no money from her husband for the last seven weeks. It seemed she had lived in the town for seventeen years, "el no similar offence having been alleged against her before. She was ordered to be lucked up until eight o'clock in the evening, r John Price was brought up on a charge of stealing half a hundredweight of coal, the property of L. A. Ilomfray, Esq. The prisoner was met by P.C. bmith coming from the Tredegar Company s wharf with the coal on his shoulder; and on being accosted by the officer, he threw the coal down, and wished to know, if a fellow couldn't pick up a lump of coal he found on the ground?" Smith said on inspecting the trucks he found a place whence a piece of coal had fallen or been taken. Mr. Ion said there was no excuse fur the pri- soner, inasmuch as the Messrs. Homfray never refused coal to the poor inhabitants, when they believed it to be really wanted. The Chief Superintendent of Police remarked that the company were most liberal. The prisoner was committed for seven days. Maria Palmer Thomas, of Oak-terrace, Thomas-street, was charged with stealing a shoulder of mutton from Mr. Hugh Morgan. Elizabeth Summers, servant to the prosecutor, stated that on Saturday evening, sht was in the parlour which has a window looking into the shop she saw the prisoner there; the prisoner covered a shoulder of mutton with a cloth, and then placed it under her shawl witness told the prosecutor, who went into the shop as the prisoner was walking out; the cloth was found under her arm. The prisoner said she had always borne a good character, and had no intention of stealing the meat. She merely took it up for inspection, but before she could put it down again she was seized by Mr. Morgan's man. Mr. Butt, of Pill, told the magis- trates that he knew the prisoner twenty years since in Bristol. She was then the wife of an extensive sculp- tor and marble mason in Maudlin-street. The Chief Superintendent stated that the prisoner when brought to the station was under the influence of drink. She at first resolusely refused to give either her name or address. With her husband she had betn in Newport about a twelvemonth. The magistrates considered a link in the evidence to be wanting in consaquenoe of the absence of Mr. Hugh Morgan's man and they, therefore, dis- charged the prisoner. Margaret Brian was charged with stealing a shawl,the property of Alice Brown, Ivor-street. Oa the loth of April last, the shawl was lost from prosecutrix's parlour. Last Saturday evening, as she was walking through Commercial-street, she saw, and immediately recognised, the shawl on the back of Mrs. Crowe, of King's Parade, whose statement was that she purchased the article of the prisoner for hal-fa-crown. A son of Mrs. Crowe was present at the time of the transaction, and corroborated his mother's testimony, both clearly identifying the pri- soner but she denied strongly all knowledge of them or the shawl. The Chief Superintendent remarked that L the prisoner was a most drunken and dissipated woman, and enumerated several convictions against her for lar- ceny. She expressed a wish to be rather tried by the magistrates," but the magistrates sent her to the sessions for trial. John Williams pleaded guilty to having been drunk and disorderly on Saturday night. Alderman Evans (to defendant) Drunken and disorderly cases are now very seldom; consequently, the more disgrace to you. lined 7s. 6d. William Dare, of the Three Cranes beerhouse, George street, was summon id for keeping his house open at twelve o'clock on the previous Tnursday night. De- fendant said he had had a little Christmas party, but he did not de-ire to break the law, neither was be aware of the lateness of the hour. The house bearing a good name, the case was dismissed without costs. Peter Taylor, for indecent conduct in High-street, was fined as., and costs, or to be imprisoned for seven days. The def-ndant came from Glasgow. Matthew Crowley was fined 5s., or, in default, to go to prison for seven days, for having been drunk and disor- derly on Saturday night. WEDNESDAY. [Magistrates: Alderman HOMFRAY, HENRY SHEPFARD, E q., GEORGE GKTHIXO, Esq., and WILLIAM WIL- LIAMS, Esq.] Mary Troy was charged with stealing coal, belonging to Roger Lewis and others. While in the dock, the prisoner fainted. She was cautioned and discharged, it being her first offence. Henry and Mary Hookey, for having been drunk and disorderly on Stow-hill, were fined 5s, each. Mr. T. Eborall Cooke, one of the managers of the Usk; side Ironworks, appeared to a summons taken out by one of the workmen, named Thomas, for one week and one day's wages, the week being the Christmas holidays, to which the complainant and others of the men alleged they objected. Mr. Pain, who appeared for the com- plainant, sifid the case would settle several similar ones. It appeared that a tender of a day's wages had been made, and Mr. Cooke still expressed himself willing to P',y it, but as to the week, the Beuch had no jurisdiction, no work having been done and Mr. Paine was recom- mended to go to the County Court. John Decker, a Warwickshire militiaman, was charged with stealing a silver watch, belonging to Thomas Hutton. Prosecutor is a hair-dresser, living in Upper Market-street. He stated that on Tuesday, the 27th of December he wore his watch, to which a steel chain and locket, in the shape of a book, were attached; he was in the Coach and Horses during the day playing bagatelle, the prisoner marking the game prosecutor looked at his watch about eight o'clock, and wont home immediately afterwards, the prisoner accompanying him. Jacob Isaacs, pawnbroker, said a young woman, named Emma Fry, pledged the waich identified by the prosecutor at his shop, on the evening of the 27th December. Emma Fry, servant at Mrs. Jones's, in Dolphin-street, said the prisoner brought the watch to the house, and asked her to pawn it; he accompanied her to Mr. Isaacs's shop, and she went in and pledged the watch the prisoner told her it w-.is his own. Mary Jones deposed to seeing the prisoner haad over the watch to Fry. The prisoner pleaded guilty, alleging that while taking the prose- cutor home, he fell down, and the watch flaw out of his pocket. lie (prisoner) then picked it up. The prisoner received a good character from his sergeant, and was sentenced to a month's imprisonment.
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NEWPORT MUNICIPAL ELECTION. THE VACANCY I2f TIIE WEST WARD. At the time of our last publication, as we then stated, Mr. Murphy was the only candidate for the vacant seat in the Town Council; but subsequently a requisition, promoted by the Temperance Registration League, and to which the signatures of between seventy and eighty burgesses were appended, was presented to Mr. Edward J. Phillips, of High-street, illviting him to come forward That gentleman consented to do so, and issued an ad- dress and on Monday evening a meeting of his friends and supporters" was held at the Temperance Hall. That meeting, however, decided adversely to Mr Phillips, Mr. Charles Lewis being put in nomination. Mr. R. M. Toogood was also put in nomination but he declined to oppose Mr. Phillips. An address with Mr. Charles Lewis's signature was soon after published while the Temperance League put forth a handbill, of which the following is a copy The msmbcrs of the Temperance Registration League are respectfully re- quested to adhere to their resolution of the ota instant, which was considered a pledge to support Mr. E. J. Phillips, as a candidate for a seat in the Town Council, he having expressed himself favourable (on moral grounds) to the enactment of the Permissive Bill as ad- vocated by the League." On Tuesday a requisition was presented to the Mayor requesting him to call a public meeting of the burgesses and ratepayers to consider the election of a gentleman suitable to ill 1 the vacancy. The requisitionists stated themselves to be anxious to pro mote the public interests and to economise the borough expenditure. His Worship complied with the wish con- ¡ veyed to him, and summoned a meeting for Wednesday evening. ———— THE MEETING AT THE TEMPERANCE HALL Was very well attended. In the absence from town of Captain Homfray, the chairman of Mr. Phillips's corn- miteee, Mr. Toogood was called upon to preside. The Chairman said he did not attend the meeting with any idea of occupying the position in which they had placed him, but inasmuch as he had been selected chair- man, he would endeavour to satisfactorily the duties devolving upon him, namely, to see fairplay among all parties, to obtain for every one a proper hear- ing, and to secure for any matter brought forward a fair and honesty discussion. And all that he hoped to do whether prepared to support Mr. Phillips or not. (Hear, hear.) In the first place, however, he apprehended, it was his place to invite any gentleman present to question Mr. Phillips, who, there was no doubt, would readily answer them. No one coming forward in answer to the invitation, the chairman continued that, although no one appeared desirous to make any inquiries, he knew there was a particular point upon which tha meeting would wish to be satisfied; and as a friend of Mr. Phillips, he would venture to ask him what were his views with re- ference to that matter. He need scarcely say he referred to the question of the appointment of the magistrates' clerk. (Hear, hear.) There could be no doubt about this-that the position in which the magistrates' clerk had been placed for several years past was one that he ought not to have occupied. (Applause.) It had been clearly shown many years since, at Monmouth, on the trial of Pyke, before Chief Baron Pollock, that the terms and nature of that office were such in consequence of the duties being discharged by contract between Pyke and Messrs. Prothero and Fox, that the whole affair alto- getherwas highly discreditable. Whether thesameagree- ment was still in existence or not, they were not aware but they did know that the subject had bven brought before eleven judges of the land, all of whom had declared the position of Mr. Fox to be contrary to Jaw, and that in holding office he was acting illegally. (Applause.) That being so, he (the Chairman), as a ratepayer, would ask, (and every ratepayer had a right to make the in- quiry), Mr. Phillip?, who was one of the magistrates, by whom Mr. Fox was retained in office, what course he intended to pursue and he trusted Mr. Phillips would answer in as plain a manner as the question was put. (Applause.) In municipal elections, politics ought not to weigh. The interests of the town alone should be considered. (Hear, hear.) And the question of the magistrates' clerk materially affected them all. They knew the duties might be efficiently discharged for JE200 a year; and they knew the ofSee wasatpresent filled illegally. A scandal rested upon the town, of whieh th-y should first endeavour to get rid and they should, also, as rate- payers, although cot grudging the money necessary for the proper conduct of municipal affairs, try to ensure the observance of as much economy as possible. (Hear, hear.) With a magistrates' clerk at a salary of JE200 per annum, he considered it pretty clear that an annual saving of £ 500 or S600 would accrue to the town. That was an object, for times Were not so flourishing as they once were. (Hear, hear.) While in addition, the present half yearly rateal had been increased from six- teenpence to two shillings in the pound. lie tfllsbl no ungenerous language would bo used in the course of the meeting. If, in answering his questions, Mr. Phillips promised, as far as he was concerned, to put an end to the present state of things—that the present clerk should be dismissed, and one appointed having no connexion with the Clerk of the Peace—then he (the Chairman) should be happy to give Mr. Phillips his support, and be wiliiug to assist in securing that gentleman's election. (Applause.) Mr. Fox had told them that a deed had been drawn up dissolving the partnership with Mr. Prothero as far as the magistrates' fees were con- cerned. That, however, was a delusion. The fees derived by each were about equal in amount, and although Mr. Fox was separated, as regarded the fees, from Mr. Pro- there, the latter would still be Clerk of the Peace, giving room for much that was now complained of. (Hear, hear.) The Chairman concluded by again expressing his intention to support or oppose Mr. Phillips according to the answers he might give. Mr. E. J. Phillips, who was greeted with cheers, then came forward. He said he felt very much pleasure in rising to address them, although he did not appear there, nor had he announced himself as a candidate for Town Council, unasked or unsought. It was an honour he did not seek for. The question had been put to him whether he would allow his name to be put forward, a id in com- pliance with the desire expressed in the numerously- signed requisition presented to him, ho had given his consent. Of course, he was entirely in the hands of the constituency. Should the explanations offered by him not be satisfactory as regarded a certain point, he would have to go upon his general merits but he did trust that his explanations, if not in accordance with the wishes of them all, would at least be acceptable to the majority. (H,.ar, hear.) With reference to the inquiry of the Chairman, which he took to be, whether he was prepared at once to dismiss Mr. Fox from his office. The Chairman Yes, thrt is really the point. Mr.E. J. Phillips: Mr. Toogood must be fully as aware as he (Mr. Phillips) himself was that steps were now being taken in the matter. He was, therefore, not in a position to act independently of his brother magis- trates and he said so candidly at once. The Chairman But you have a. view of your own without reference to others. Mr. E. J. Phillips: He had been asked a question, and he wished to answer it. He desired that all should be fair and above board. He had nothing to hide. He had nothing to gain. If he had come for .yard with an offer of his time and services, it was in defence to the wishes of those gentlemen by whom he had been asked to do so. He had several times declined a similar invitation. He was now making a personal sacrifice, but, should he be honoured with their confidence, he would use his utmost exertions to show himself worthy of it, and anxious for the welfare of the town. (Hear, hear.) With the public undertakings connected with the town and district he was connected, and the grand point he had always advocated was economy in their management. The result of that system was that with one exception all had been successful. That one—thcdocks —was unfortunately for both the town and the share- holders unproductive but he had continually spoken in favour of a reduction in the dock dues upon every public opportunity or meeting of the proprietary; and he would continue to do so, because he believed they were in the position of a tradesman. If at Cardiff there was a larger shop and more reasonable charges, could cus- tomers be expected here? In that and other concerns it had been his study and aim to gave expanses and should he have the honour of being sent to the Council, he pro- mised to devote as much time as possible towards reduc- ing the charges pressing upon the borough. Those charges were heavy, and were felt much more by the poor than by the rich man. In a bill which had been put out, his name was mentioned in connection with the 2s. rate but with that rate he had nothing whatever to do. He did not kuow whether his explanation was satisfactory or not. The Chairman: It is no explanation as far as I see. Mr. E J. Phillips The case as it at present stands is that a document has been sent up for the opinion of Mr. Lush. The Chairman: The man who gave his decision before that Mr. Fox was legally appointed. Mr. Groves, of Commercial-rofid: Are you in favour of the dismissal of Mr. Fox or in favour of retaining him in office ? Mr. E. J. Phillips As the case at present stands, you must be aware that the decision come to by the Judges, was upon a state of affairs that does not at present exist. At least so it is stated. Now in order to ascertain the cor- rectness of that, the delay is caused. Mr. Fox says it is so. The magistrates say, "You may say so and so, but you told us the same thing before, and ws must inquire into it." The case was drawn up by a gentleman, and the sub.committee expressed their approval of it. That sub-committee consisted of Mr. Sheppard, who, to his credit be it spoken, has acted in the most straightforward manner throughout; Mr. Jenkins, who has acted fo, many years as a solicitor; and the present Mayor. When the case was submitted to the magistrates; they had no objection to it; and it was accordingly forwarded to London to Mr. Lush. As far as the point goes there can be no doubt wbattter that, if Mr, Fox it decided tel be defacto a partner with Mr. Prothero now, it is un" questionably an illegal act, and there can be no doubt what the result will be. Mr. W. N. Johns said the real question had not been touched upon by Mr. Phillips. Few persons had any objection to Mr. Fox filling the office of magistrates' clerk. They felt aggrieved at £ 600 ur £ 700 a year being paid him, when the duties might be discharged for X200 or .6250. Wou)dMr. Phillips, provided the opinion of Mr. Lush was that Mr. Fox's appointment was legal, and that no partnership existed with Mr. Prothero, then ad. vocate payment by salary. Mr. E. J. Phillips We are anticipating that which has not arisen. Mr. W. N. Johns: That is the real question for the ratepayers. Mr. E. J. Phillips: If Mr. F)x is disqualified, there can be no doubt as to the course to be taken. A Ratepayer What wi!i that course be ? Mr. E. J. Phillips would not pledge himself to any course. If his services were of any beneift, he would cheerfully place them at the disposal of the town; and all he could do for its interests should be done. He questioned whether any gentleman would like to go into the Council bound hand and foot. If he went there lie go unpledged but he would, notwithstanding,'act honestly and fairly for them. (Applause.) While measures were pending, he could not give any pled"e to follow a particular course, and that aloue. 0 Mr. Johns: I hope that explanation will be considered satisfactory. The Chairman observed that as far as he was concerned he regarded the explanation as quite unsatisfactory, (hear, hear) and thought more independence should have been manifested by a gentleman in the position of Mr. Phillips. Mr. L. B. Moore enumerated 'the claims of Mr. E. J. Phillips to the confidence of the raL payers- his standing, character, property, and his stake in public undertakings but it was for the meeting to decide whether all those were to be outweighed by his conduct on the magistrates' clerk's question. He had been in hopes that Mr. Phillips would have ans vered satisfactorily, but that appeared not to be so. Ho felt sorry, because Mr. Phillips would carry weight with the magistrates, whereas the Coun- cillors could not get at them. He believed Mr. Phillips would use his influence well, though he did not tell them, He (Mr. Moore) did not like pledges, but he thought that was a matter in which they should be satisfied. A Ratepayer I think you gave a pledge. Mr. Moore Whether I did or not, my mind was made up long before, and I say it is the duty of every one sitting at the Council Board to endeavour to dismiss Mr. Fox. (Applause.) Mr. Moore then deprecated the dis- missal of cases in certain instances on payment of fees, taking money out of the. p >or man's pocket to go into I that of the clerk. Mr. Whitchurch, after alluding in terms of disapproval to the appointment of magistrates' clerk, said no pledge was required from Mr. Phillips. The meeting would doubtless be satisfied if he repeated what he had said that morning—that he was not opposed to the decision of the judges, and that he would not support Mr. Fox, if he were illegally in office. Mr. Harse If Mr. Phillips would only say he will use his position and influence to settle the matter satis- factorily, we should have nothing to do but to elect him. ^Mr. E. J. Phillips, referring to a remark made by Mr. \Y hitchurcb, said the magistrates were most desirous for the settlement of the question, and in a manner satisfac- tory to the ratepayers; and he hoped that would soon be arrived at Mr. Whiley If Mr. Lush gives his opinion in opposi- tion to that of the judges, is their decision to be over. ridde/i ? If the ratepayers are not satisfied, and farther proceedings are to be taken, what parties are we to look to ? The Chairman: The only remedy for this will be j a stipendiary magistrate. If the ratepayers insist upon retaining Mr. Fox in conformity with the opinion of Air. Lush, the only thing the ratepayers can do, will be to r have a magistrate of their own. After some farther conversation, in the course of which Mr. Phillips repeated his aversion to giving pledges, and his desire to do the best for the town, The Chairman put it to the meeting whether they deemed the explanation of Mr. Phillips satisfactory and would support him. Only three hands were held up in favour of Mr. Phillips. Mr. Fredericks then proposed Mr. Charles Lewis as a proper person to represent the ward. The nomination was seconded by Air. Phillips, Canal parade. Mr. E. J. Phillips Mind, gentlemen, I don't with- draw. I have gone as far as I can and as a gentleman I have given as satisfactory answers as I could. Mr, Lewis's name was then put to the meeting and declared to be accepted. Mr. Groves said they did not know what were Mr. Lewis's opinions upon the magistrates' clerk question, and he, therefore, proposed the Chairman, with whose opinions they were acquainted. Mr. Henry Samuel seconded the nomination, but the Chairman declined to be placed in opposition to Mr. E. J. Phillips. The meeting then broke up. THE MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL, Oa Wednesday evening, which wr.s presided over b? the Mayor, Thomas Gratrt-x E-q., was att-aded by a large number of persons, the assembly-room htinó well filled, —indeed, towards the latter part of the proceedings, quite crowded. The scenes of turbulence and commo- tion by which the meeting was characterized—the fre- quently-recurring—and, at several periods, iongcontinued shoutings, yellings, screamings, whistlings, and other disreputable modes of evincing disapprobation,—were anything but creditable to the audience, and would seem to preclude the hope of a time arriving when ma'ters of importance to the borough will be calmly and dispassion- ately discussed at a ratepayer's meeting." The Chairman observed that any lengthened remarks from him were unnecessary, as all were aware of the object of the mucting, which had been convened as soon as possible after receiving the requisition. He wished the meeting to he conducted with the strictest decorum an1 good feeling and, therefore, "rusted that those gentlemen who spoke would keep as close to the subject as possible and, on the other hand, that the audience would give to each andallafairanlimpartial hearing. One of the candi- dates, Mr. Charles Lewis, was unavoidably absent, but he had received a letter from him, to the effect that he had been solicited to stand for the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Alderman Burton, and the consequent elevation of Mr. Townsend. He should not canvass any of the electors, neither should he spend any money; but, if he was returned, he would do his utmost to curtail the expenses of the borough, and to promote the interests of the ratepayers by uolllg his influence to further all measures calculated to advance the wplf re of' the port. The Chairman having then requested any gentleman so disposed to address the meeting, Mr. Toogood came forward amid cheering. TIe said that having presided at the meeting held in ti.e Temperar.ee Hall on Monday evening, his opinions were pretty well known. He had gone there with the intention of sup- porting Mr. Edward Phillips at the ensuing election. Bat there was one question on which the ratepayers felt great interest,—that of the magistrates' cierk-andhe had considered it to be his duty to put the question pointedly to Mr. Phillips whether he would support Mr. Fux in the somewhat anomalous position which he now holds. The ma'ter was then discussed. There was r.o temper manifested, but a very s'rong feeling was shown and the explanation given by Mr. Phillips w.s such that out of 150 pledged supporters only about seven held up their hands for him. (C m- fusion. Cries of^"No," and "Yes.) He (Mr. Toogood) was the eHTairinan, an 1 he called it a tremendous majority, lie supposed, however, that that circum- stance would not much affect Mr. Pmlhps in the evvnt a contest, for he understood some of those who then held up their bandil against him were now going about the town canvassing for him. There was a large show of hands for Mr. Lewis. As to Mr. Phillips's private character, he could only Sty that gentleman had ever stood high in his estimation, lie would put it to the meeting whether they thought Mr. Fox ought to occupy his present posi tion? Mr. Phillips had said that he. was so tied, hands and feet, that ho could not satisfy tiiem. lie (Mr. Toogood) had never done anything to show disrespect to the magistrates, and if he lived for years, ho hoped he never should. Some time age, these gentleman said that if the judges declared Mr. Fox's appoiatrncnttobe illegal, they would come to a fresh arrangement. The jud°es bad declared it to be illegal, and now the° magistrates said the case was not finished; while Mr. Fox finding himself in danger of while Mr. Fox finding himself in danger oi losing his office, said, Let me occupy my position a little while longer, and then I will dissolve part- nership." He thought the magis,rates might easily have settled the matter long ago. lie had a little business with the Bench one day, and the magistrates said to him "You must pay." Now, when it was pronounced illegal on the part of Mr. Fox to hold the oftLe of magis- cler's, the Beech ought to have said to him- You must pay." (Cheers.) Mr. Fox might have said Keep the appointment in abeyance for a little while and the magistrates would have been justified in doing so, and giving the office to whom they uhoose. No one regarded the magistrates more than he did, but he could help thinking that they had made up their mind —— Mr. Homfray Your arc in error as to the magistrates making up their minds. Mr. Toogood: In that case, I will sit down, Mr. Homfray I think after what has been s lid by 2 Mr. Toogood, I may offur a remark or two. Mr. Homfray then proceeded to say, that if the magistrates had made up their minds with regard to Mr. Fox's appointment, the ratepayers would have been made acquainted with their decision as soou as possible. He trusted, however, the matter would shortly be arranged in a way satisfac- tory to both parties. A bill was to be brought before .I Parliament, regulating the payment of magistrates' clerks throughout the country, which was to be done by fixed salaries. According to the report of a commissioi appointed for the purpose of inquiring into the matter one good result of this would be, that magistrates would be enaoled, by the reduction of costs, to inflict heavier fanes upon the offenders brought before them, and thus give them to understand that they had violated the laws of the land thereby reversing the present order of things, under which the punishment of offenders appeared to consist, not so much in having to pay a one as in the entailing of heavy expenses. He would only repeat that in a sbort time the ratepayers would find the subject brought to a conclusion. Before sitting down, he had a very pleasing duty to perform. He be-ged to no- minate Mr. E. J. Phillips, a gentleman in ev jy respect well qualified to sit at the Municipal Board-a gentle- man w<dl known in the town, and who, he was sure, would do his best to reduce the taxes of the boroiigh-az a candidate for the vacancy in the West Ward. (Cheers mingled with marks of disapprobation.) Mr. F. Sanders seconded the nomination, with much pleasure. He did not feel called upon to say anythinz in reference to any other gentleman who might seek their support; but he thought the conduct of Mr. Philips was such as to recommend itself to every thinking man. Mr. Samuel Batchelor next addressed the meeting He said that, as a young m-in, in his judgment the pre- sent was a time in which the ratepayers ought not to sleep. He understood the meeting then assembled was convened for the purpose of proposing fit and proper persons as candidates for ?he Town Council. He was quite sure it was unnecessary for him to dilate upon the qualifications of the gentleman whom he was about to propose as a candidate hut he would say it was very important that the ratepayers should make a judicious seJection of men to repiesant their interests at the Muni- cipal Board. The trade of Newport was now in a criti- cal position. It was going down rar,idly-lie had no hesitation in delaiing such to be the Phot. He was not an old man, but he could recollect the time when Now. port was in a much more flouiishing condition than at present But he trusted that, if Almighty God spared ins,life, he should put forth every effort to make New- port what it ought to be. ("Hear, hear," and loud (meets.) What advantages did Liverpool possess over Newport, if Manchester were exempted ? And had not we a thriving back country of coal ? What was wanted were men of enterprise. They ought to send men to the Council Board who were ready to make sacrifices, and to use their influence to promote the welfare of the port- men who would give their lives to further its interests. And he stood there t,) propose a nan of strictest integ- r.ty and real worth,—-and if the ratepayers would put him in the position—he would not say which he had sought, for he had be en asked to come forward—if the ratepayers wouid elect him, they would have a faithful and efficient servant; and be hoped that, on the follow- ing day, they would cluster around him. He would say oodiing o £ the other cauuiiates. He was there to pro- pose Mr. Charles Lewis as a fit and proper person to represent th.m at the Council Board. (Choers.) Mr. Henry Sheppard then cams forward, amid tre- mendous cheering. He sad when he entered the meet- ing he had no intention of taking any part in the pro- ceedings, because he knew some people had rather queer notions as to the propriety of members of the Council taking any part in elections; but when he siiv on the platform such men as Atr. Homfray, he thought an humble individual like himself might be permitted to express an opinion. (Cheers and laughter.) Mr. Fox's case had been bruited about in everybody's mouth for a considerable period. He was not going to condemn; but he did believe it would have been far better had his resolution, that the magistrates' meeting should be open to the pieas, been adopted. Much light would have been thereby thrown upon the question, and the public would have been able to form a clearer and sounder judgment upon the merits of the case. ("Hear, hear," and loud cheers.) He had risen more especially to second the nomination of Mr. Charles Lewis, a better representative than whom he did not believe the rate- payers could find. From whatever point of view they examined Mr. Lewis s character, they would find it without bif-miah. Hu had long been the guiding star of the Sunday School Uin m, and had taken a leading part in all institutions intended to promote the well-being of the maabi a,s of the town. Mr. Lewis, he could assure them, would not canvass a single ratepayer. lie did not want to stand, or to be returned, except for the public good. He came out on the broad independent principle -if you want him, you must fetch him. They must not misconstrue his (Mr. L'-wis'a) absence. He was not man to shirk a duly, and would have been present had it been possible. He had attended and addressed larger meetings than that. He was not afraid to meet them. If they return, d him he would be a valuable accession to the Council. If he did not talk so much as some members, he would be found ready to act in the right direction. Mr. Sheppard concluded by seconding Mr. Lewi-'s nomination. The Chairman: Has any other gentleman any one to propose? Mr. lownsend: I have a thorough contempt for Mr. Phillips as a candidate. I would not have you support him upon any condition. The Chairman and Mr. Hom- fray have done much to lay the foundation of his triumph. The meeting here bE came a perfect babel of discord- ant noises, in the midst of which, The Chairman rose to expostulate with Mr. Townsend requesting to be allowed to set him right, when Mr. Townsend exclaimed, I want no setting right when I am right." Then, addressing himself to the ratepayers, he proceeded to say, that he had had mighty struggles on their beualf. He had suffered every kiDd of contumely -and" borne it like a brick." (Laughter.) Mr. Phillips was a polite man. The judges said Mr. Fox's appointment was illegal—his iittle brain had told him that 30 years ago—and the Town Council had sent a letter to the magistrates to inquire their decision, when .\1 r. Philips said" Don't answer it." Was there any politeness in that ? Great uproar and disorder, in the midst of which Mr. Phillips denied using the words imputed to him by Mr. Townsend. Mr. Townsend then went on to say, that some time ago he advised a woman to seek redress for an alleged assault, at the hands of the magistrates, but those gentle- men, in their united wisdom, had decided that the "woman was the offender, and ordered her to pay 7s. 6d. costs. The woman went to him to ask for assistance to pay the money, and he told her to leave the matter in his hands. Instead of doing that, however, she went to several gentlemen—amongst them 1 "fr. Phillips,-one.of the magistrates who had inflicted the penalty, and he gave her 2s. Phillips ,vaiiee t",ie amount. Mr. T'W;:3(,:¡Ù: Yes; and saved me 2s. lie (the speaker) wis not a man of money but ho had a heart within his bosom to sympathise with the sufferings of another. He (Mr. Townsend) had been honoured—but, except experiencing the satisfaction natural to him who came in winner, he did'nt caro a fig for the honour. He had been similarly honoured for a space of six years at a former period of his life, but duringthat time he was just as much insulted at the Council Board, as when he was without honou: s; and he supposed it would be the same now. Mr. Townsend then went on, in his own peculiar style, to describe his interview with Mr. Mur- phy, and expressed the bclkf that if they could have heard the that -suel, Mr. Murphy would b returned at the head of the p 11. What signified it that he was a Roman Catholic ?-if they had twenty-four of that faith in the Council they would be represented ai well as they were now that the DJelrd wa3 comp ?ei of Dissenters and Churchmen. Actuated by feelings of re- gard for tho ratepayers, he had ask,-d Mr. Murphy to stand for the r icancy c reated by his elevation and if he had been his co nm '.nder-in-chief he would have placed him at the Itead of the poll. He would fight hard to secure that result; and he had never asked the rate. payers to fight with him, without receiving their hearty response to his appeal. If th>-y could not have the right man in the Council, they would havo no man in at all.— Mr. Townsend here Oe ,an hi :!gmg in some irrelevant remar s as to the conduct and intentions of certain mem- bers of the TOTu Council, when he was interrupted by hisses, and cries of To the point and the roam was immediately the scjne of most indescribable confusiou and uproar. After the disturbance had somewhat sub- sidded, r. Townsend remarked that he would do no- thing averse to the feeling of the meting, when a voice exclaimed—" Sitdown, then The Chairman (to Mr. Townsend) You have said that I have taken a part in the nomination of Mr. Phillips. M- Townsend again ess .yed to speak, when, The Chairman amid loud cheering, continued I have got you now, and will keep you until you give an ex- planation. Mr. Townsend I am convinced that you have taken, indirect means to secure the return of Mr. Phillips. (Murks of disapprobation.) The Chairman I have not interested myself at all in bringing Mr. Phillips forward. (Cheers.) Mr. Homfray The Mayor never knew anything about the ma.ter until the requisition was presented to him. (Loud cheering.) The persons who came here to abuse us, have succeeded in greatly amusing us. (Laughter and cheers.) Mr. Murphy would be very happy if Mr. Towrfsena would propose him, that he might have an opportunity of addressing the meeting, and tendering some explana- nation as to the report current in the town that he had a reed, in the event of Mr. Charles Lewis consenting to come forward, to resign. He took no objection to any one but, for himself, he must say he came forward on perfectly independent principles. He thought Mr. Phillips should first present himself to the meeting, and he would follow. Mr. Tovvnsend was proceeding to nominate Mr. Mur- phy, but the patience of the audience seem quite ex- hausted, and the speaker beat a retreat, leaving it