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GLADSTONE in SCOTLAND M;« F" 9,ladstone, accompanied by Mrs. Gladstone' t-bp Misses Gladstone, and Mr. Henry Neville GlaTf' arrived m Edinburgh on Wednesday evening S m' before five o'clock, when there was a lar^e °/.tly siastic crowd awaiting their arrival. Tu enthu- drove from Hawarden Castle in jke e \remier groughton-hall, where a special saloon morning to t0 the ordinary train, and upon reaching deputation of Liberals waited upon lu A"?gt0a who, in reply, said the question of ;he f«n t 8t0De n0w one for the country, and not for mS P O»or would endeavour to do niaters, who i°* andlut. Ministers did aol in Pa^" J f the country stirring up thaH ? g° migrafcing to the leaders of 8.e They left 1,1 Mr Gladstone said that til n further speeches M -Aether the T;K I (Juest>on before the country was wneiner tne Liberal party were trne representatives and exponents of the beLved the ^Ived to the' satisfac- tion of reasonable men. pon arriving at Edinburgh, Mr. Gladstone was met by Lord Ko8ebery, whose gueBt he will be, ati .Dalmepy during hia stay in fxlinbargh. Three of the political demonatrations have already been arranged. 0-

NEWPORT. MONMOUTHSHIRE RIFLE CORPS.—The follow- ing announcements appeared in Friday night's London Gazette — First Monmouthshire—The services of Lieutenant David John Nurse are dispensed with.- Third Monmouthshire — Acting. Surgeon Octavius Edward Bulwer Marsh resigns his appointment. LOCAL INVENTORS.—Letters Patent were last week applied for by Samuel Williams, Newport, for a new telephone receiver." Provisional protection for nine months was granted to Arthur T. D. Berring- ton, Abergavenny, and John Parry, Ebbw Vale, for an improved method of working blast furnaces to obtain gaseous products therefrom also for "im- provements in the methods of utilising furnace gases." The complete specification of Robert Cook Sayer, Maiudee, Newport, for "coupling and uncoupling railway rolling stock" was accepted. The patent of Henry Stephens, Maindee, Newport, for "improve- ments in an apparatus for casting copper and other metal tubes or pipes" was sealed. A marriage will take place shortly between the Hon. G. A. Anson, R.H.A., and Blanche, fourth daughter of the late Mr. G. Miller, of Brentry, Glou- cester. J REDUCED CHARGES FOR GAS.—The Directors BI«°- UNITED GAS LIGHT Company have thn « DCRL F W1" 1D^ENT'ON to reduce' their charges per from 2° 0 a3 follows—From 2S0J to 2. id om 2B 9d to 23 6D and from 3S 2d to 2S lOd —The directors of the Cardiff Gas Company have reduced the price of gas in Cardiff to 2s 8d pe^l.OOO feet this being the lowest rate ever reached by the Company bers ;f ltAR MA SHDfH Plc-Nlc'-The mem- UU J T 8 °hoir and the teachers of tbe Sunday school spent a most enjoyable day at Raglan brtks^oS Tt lhQ Party travetfedalPVthraee "four-in-hand." At the CastJ' ,Wh°, dr0Ve tbe largest ndmit-nKi l- i. Gastle luncheon and tea were SriSSMf^t01'Newport-,KAt {fcTa' «^iire and'tbeir friend Mr 1^ Ltater present HP NKR. I <- 'J I!U Me, were imable to be Codes'weddlni H l6d that a8.it; was Mr- and Mrs- tions of his SF iVf « ?OOD wishes and congratula- to him The NN F&R FR,IENDS HAD BEEQ telegraphed Castle about ei^ht^o'clook a^lrt'h !f tbe home. CSQTOCIOCK, and had a delightful drive PICTURESQUE WALES.This is the prin- cipal tit e of an interesting-though necessarily "brief and sketchy mecum, published as a hand-book of scenery accessible from the Cambrian Railways In these days when few do not travel, and when many who dwelt m towns are seeking tke bracing air and attractive associations of the sea-side, the secluded valley, or the mountain height, this brochure may be recommended as furnishing necessary information as to the beacties of Wales and the best routes by which to reach them. It is profusely illustrated, and over 90 pages of descriptive matter, with maps and a time- table, make up a good sixpence-worth. TEMPERANCE CHORAL SOCIETY.—A concert by this society was given at the Albert Hall yesterday evening week. In the absence of Mr Harvey the conductor, Mr Wilson wielded the baton. 'The soloists were Mrs Williams Penn, Miss Martha Davies Miss 'Richards, Miss Delahay, Mr Gladstone, Mr Atwood, and Mr Grant. Master Fred. Barker per- formed on the harp, and Miss Hayter presided at the piano. The attendance was not large. THE CAMBRIAN ARCHÆOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION have decided to hold next year's meeting in Mon- mouthshire, making Newport their head quarters, I HE RECENT PARLIAMENTARY SESSION.—The number of divisions during the past session was 216. Colonel the Hon F. C. Morgan, M.P., took^art in 46 Mr J. Allan Rolls, M.P., in 35 aad Mr E. H. CJa-rbutt, M.P., in 45. Nine bonourable members were not present at any division. THE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION,—A hand- *some barometer in an oak case has been presented to the above Association by Messrs Nugent Wells and Son, and forms a very useful addition to the furniture of the reading-room at Savings' Bank Chacibers. GOSPEL TEMPERANCE UNION.-An open-air meeting to advocato the claims of the Elue Ribbon movement was held on Saturday night caar the well at Pillgwenlly. Effective addresses were delivered by ministers and others, the result being that several t persons signed the pledge. REGISTRATION. — In anticipation of the approaching revision of the parliamentary and municipal registers the Conservative and Liberal agents have been busily engaged in making claims and objections. The aggregate figures for the parishes of Christchurch, Newport, and St. Woolos are: I 'Conservative claims, 99, objections, 204; Liberal I claims, 128, objections 256. I THE VISIT OF LLOYD'S COMMITTEE. A letter has been received by the I £ AYOR from Mr I Tindall, chairman of Lloyd's Visitation Committee, thanking the public bodies of the tovrn for the excel- J lent arrangementc made to enable the Committee on the occasion of their recent visit to see the docks of Newport, the river, and the water between Newport and Chepstow. The letter also expresses the Committee's great appreciation of the very kind hospitality and hearty goodwill which they experienced on all hands during their very pleasant visit to Newport. A CART OVERTURNED.—On Tuesday after- noon a cart drawn by two horcec came into the borough with a heavy load of straw for Mr Newcotabc; whose stores are situated near the Ccttle Market. In Dock-street the load shifted to such an extent that the cart and horses were upset, and although the driver escaped unhurt a man named Daniel Gouldwig standing close to the spot was knocked down by the calling mass and comptetely buried. When pulled out from amongst the trusses which had tumbled upon -him Goulding was found to be suffering from injures to the head which turned out not to be of a serious character. As soon as the cart had been put on itG wheels the straw was reloaded and taken to Mr .Newcombe'S. NEWPORT FREE LIBRARY.-We find that A work which has necessitated much care, toil, and research, in connection with this institution, has just been brought to completion—viz., the new catalogue of the lending and reference departments, compiled by Mr. James Matthews, the librarian. Since the publi- cation of the former catalogue in 1874 and the supple- ment in 1877, additions have been made to the library of over 5,000 volumes. This fact, coupled with the 1 confusion arising from tke use of many supplementary lists, necessitated the preparation of A new catalogue. After due consideration, it was resolved to prepare one in classified form, as being in harmony both with the arrangement of the library and with the indicator used for the information of borrowers. There are over ten thousand volumes now in the library, and the catalogue contains a three-fold reference to eacb- the books being entered under the headings of Title, Author, and Subject. In the case of works of acknow- ledged importance, a synopsis of the contents follows the general title. It will thus he seen tha,t the work is of great utility, and must afford the utmost facility to borrowers in the selection of books. The more obvious merits of the catalcgue may be thus summa- rised :—1 The books, as we have said, are classified, and those in each class are arranged in alphabetical order.—2 The sectional cross references from A to G, which form a leading feature of this work, constitute a connecting lick between the index and classified systems, thus introducing a method not hitherto attempted in Catalogues. 3 Clearness, arising from the use of one da&h, instead of several dashes, as in some catalogues, to indicate the repetition of a name or names.-4: The introduction of explanatory passages where the titles of books are vague, aud convey no clear idea of the subject or the contents.— .5 The insertion of the class and subject heading at the top of every page, thus greatly facilitating the search for a book, as well as affording a readier refe- rence to any given department of literature. Mr. Matthews may, we think, be congratulated upon the ( prodnction of a catalogue of special excellence, and I the novel features of which will be appreciated in proportion as the work may be attentively examined. I It seems to leave nothing in the way of facility to be desired by those who use the library. SIR GEORGE ELLIOT, M.P., who has been cruising around the south eoast in his yacht, arrived in the Alexandra Dock yesterday. FATAL TERMINATION OF AN ACCIDENT. A boy named Patrick Haley, nine years of age, died on Wednesday night from the effects of a fail on tbe previous day. His arm had been dislocated, but that was put right on Wednesday morning by the house surgeon at the Infirmary, and theo the boy was taken home. He became worse, from injuries to the head, and death soon followed. HAY Ricic ON FIRE.-A large rick of hav on Church-farm, situated near the Lighthouse, was par- tially destroyed by are on Tuesday, the mischief being the result of a child playing with matches. Thanks to the speedy arrival of the lire engine from Tredegar park, and the good supply of water, about half the rick was saved. Mr. Rees Williams, the I owner, however, lost about ten tons of hay. A CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW is proposed to be held at the Albert Hall towards the end of Novem- ber, A COMPANY is to be started in Newport, it is stated, for the purpose of reducing the price of fish. MR. BEBELL AND THE TOWN COUNCIL—The dispute between Mr. J. W. Bebell and the Newport Town Corporation respecting the property of the former situated in the upper portion of Dock-street, will probably end in a law suit. The Corporation having refused to pass the plans for improving the property, Mr. Bebell is repairing the existing buildings, and they are to be let for the sale of potatoes, seeds, tripe, &c. The Borough Surveyor has served Mr. Bebell with a notice to discontinue the work being carried on under pain of a penalty of 40s a day, but this intimation is disregared. Mr. Bebell is under- stood to be acting under legal advice. THE INFIRMARY. — The treasurer of the Infirmary has received from the Newport Choral Society a cheque for X14 17s 5d. This sum constitutes the net proceeds of a concert in aid of the Infirmary given by the Society three or four months since. ADJOURNED INQUEST.—The coroner's inquiry concerning the death of a newly-born male child, com- menced last week, was resumed by Mr.Martin Edwards at the temporary Town Hall on Wednesday. The body, it will be remembered, was found by a lamp- lighter in the path leading from Clytha-square to Stow-hill, at an early hour on the 19th inst. Mr. Robert Cooke, surgeon, gave evidence and a verdict of found dead was returned.

CHEPSTOW. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.—(Before Mr. C. E. Lewis.)—Walter Drohan, Treza Arthur, Henry Swain, John Bigley, Chepstow, and William Crook, Shire- newton, were charged with being drunk and riotous. Drohan, Arthur, and Swain were fined 2s. 6d. and costs, Bigley 15s. and costs, and Crook 10s. and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment. LADY FETE.—On Monday the members of the Gran- ville lodge assembled at the White Hart hotel to have an outing. In the morning they marched to the parish church, where a sermon was preached by the Rev. F. Palmer, of Eastcliff. They then marched back to their hotel, where a substantial dinner was provided by Hostess Hawkesford. After dinner they fell in again, and, headed by the band of the 1st Gloucestershire Artillery, marched through the town and then to the Castle, where the baud played a select programme of music, and various kinds of sports were indulged in. BOARD OF GC\RDIANS.—At the weekly meeting of this Board, held on Saturday, Mr. J. Taylor, vice- chairman, presided, there being also present Rev. F. Palmer and Major Cowburn, ex ejficio; Revs, j! R! Jones, J. F. Jones, C. P. Dew Messrs H. Rhymer, D. Dewdney, C. L. Denton, H. S. Williams, J. R. Griffiths, T. Woodall, E. Richards, T. Perkins, &c. The master reported the number of inmates as 10.*? against 100 last week, and 116 the corresponding week of last year vagrants relieved, six. Out-door relief for past week--Chepstow district, in money, £ 10 17s. in kind, dEl 17s. lid. Shirenewton, in money, £10 19s. 3d. in kind, £1 1.7s. 6d. Lydcey, in money, £10 lis. 7d. in kind, X2 13s. 4J. Totals, in money, £32 8.s. -i4d. in kind, XG 8s. 9d. Balance in treasurer's hands, £ 862.- THE "EXTRAORDINARY" LUNACY CASE.-At the Chepstow petty sessions on Monday the case of Mary Harris of Llangwm, near Usk, who has been sum- moned for neglecting tocontribute towards the support of her husband, wae again brought forward. The woman's husband, James Harris, is an inmate of ths Abergavenny Asylum, and complains of being sane and improperly detained. This has led to sotne warm correspondence between medical n-.en and actions are lively to ensue. On Monday the Rev. W. Price, vicar of Llangwm, who bad been summoned by the Chepstow Board of Guardians to give evidence in the case, again attended and Mr. F. Gardner, solicitor, of Newport appeared on behalf of the defendant. Mr. James Evans, clerk to the Board of Guardians, said that as the case required two magistrates and as only one (Mr. C. E. Lewis) was present, there must he an adjourn- ment. Mr. Gardner asked that Mr. Price might be allowed to tender his evidence et once, so as not to be put to the inconvenience of attending again. Mr. Evans, objected to that, as he said that the woman had made some extraordinary statements, and he had been directed by the Gnardians to cross-examine Mr. Price upoE them. Mr. Gardner pressed his application, saying that the statements alluded to would be taken to a higher court, and there would be found nothing extraordinary about them. Mr. Lgwis said that he wis very sorry for Mr. Price; but the matter must stand adjourned.

CARDIFF. A Ratepayers' Association :s to be formed at Cardiff.

CAERLKON. RE\DIN<3 ROOM.—The committee have determined upon certain changes and improvements in connection with this instituton so as to make it more attractive, the principal oae being the addition of a billiard room. Mr. G. W. Harding, superintendent of the Industrial Schools, has undertaken the duties of secretary.

CAERPHILLY. COLLIERY AccinENT.—On Monday afternoon a serious accident happened to a collier, named George Stock, an employ engaged at the Ithos Llantwitt Colliery. It appears that he was working at his stall, and was in the act of firing a charge when the same ignited, burning the unfortunate man in a frightful manner, disfiguring his face and dislocating two fingers on his left hand. He was immediately carried to his residence at Caerphilly, where Dr. Lewellyc's assistant (Dr. Morgan) attended to tbs injuries.

FOREST OF DEAN. SAD FATALITY. — On Sunday afternoon A sad death by misadventure occurred to a young man named Craddock, living at Whitecroft. Deceased was search- ing for sheep belonging to a fellow collier, which he at length found int-ide an old disused coal level. Deceased entered the pit-and found the animals were dead. He removed some of them to the pit's mouth, and returned for another, but he was overcome by choke-damp, and falling dowo, was unable to return. Several persons arrived and made gallant efforts to reach their comrade, who was only a few yards from them, but without avail. Another collier volunteered to save the life of the venturer, by tying a rope round his body by which he might be withdrawn it he should be affected. He got within a few feet of deceased, but became exhausted and fell insensible. He was brought out and strenuous efforts were made to restore animation, which happily was effected.

LLANGIBBY. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.—About two o'clock on Satur. day afternoon a destructive fire broke out at the Bettie Farm, Llangibby, where Mr. John Griffiths resides. Efcorts were speedily made by these engaged about the premises to check the flames, but these were in- effectual. and in a short time four haymows, two oat- mows, and a stable were on fire. Informatiou of the conflagration was despatched to Usk, and with com- I mendable promptitude the fire engine, under the command of Sergeant Rowcn. arrived upon the spot. The fere in the stable was quickly got under, but the mows were practically destroyed. The engine did not return to Usk until one o'clock on Sunday morning. It is believed that the tire originated through a little boy, four years of age, playing with matches near the ricks. The loss to Mr. Griffiths is a serious one, as he was not insured.

MONMOUTH. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—On Monday morning Mr. James Mann, milk purveyer, of Chippenham Gate- street, was exercising one of his ponies on the race- course, when eee of the animal's hind feet kicked a front one, caueing the pony to fall over with the rider. Mr. Mann sustained a severe fracture of the left collar bone, the fractured parts protruding through the skin and cutting an important artery. He was carefully conveyed home, where Mr. T. G. Prosser, surgeon, attended to his iojuries. The patient is progressing favourably. i FARMERS' CLUB.—A meeting of the above club was held at the Beaufort Arms Hotel on Saturday, when Mr. George Griffin Griffin presided. There was also General Somerset, C.B., Mr. E. H. Carbutt, M.P., Messrs S. C. Bosanquet, (Dingestow), J. James (A berley),-Til) (Treworgan), T. L. Preece, C. J. Knight, E. P. Taylor (hon secretary), &c. The chief business was to fix a day for the annual show, which it was decided to hold on Wednesday, October 8th, that being the second Wednesday in the month. It was incidentally mentioned that:there was every reason to believe that the Hereford Society would hold their 1885 show at Monmouth. A PAUPÈR LUNATIC.At the Monmouth Board of Guardiana on Saturday a letter was read from a Mrs Wright, a pauper lunatic in the Gloucester Asylum, asking to be allowed to return to the workhouse. Sb, complained of her son'e treatment of her, and said she had written 57 letters to him, and had only received two cruel ones from him. Mr. Hawkins, relieving officer for the district said he had removed Mrs. Wright from the house of her son, Frederick Fennel!, of Yorkley. She was then in a very excited state. Her son had treated her very well, and she behaved very badly towards him, and she had been in lunatic asylums several times. She was a woman of loose character and her husbahd (a second) had been sent with others to penal servitude for housebreaking.-The chairman said letter-writing appeared to be part of her malady. -The letter was laid on the table

PONTYPOOL. LICENSING SESS.IONS, -The magistrates present at the licensing sessions on Saturday were Lieut. Col. Byrde, A. D. Berrington, C. J. Parkes, and E. J. Phil lips Esqrs. With one exception the old licenses were renewed and 001. Byrde said the Bench were upon the whole very much gratified with the report of the Superintendent respecting the conduct of the public- houses within the district. The convictions which be could call to mind-and those convictions were not of an aggravated character-were fewer than in the pre- vious years. They congratulated the public and the managers of the houses upon their behaviour. Mr. Thomas Jones, of the Mason's Arms, Pontnewyddj applied for a spirit license. Mr. Watkins opposed the application and submitted that as a license which was refused in 1871 was not necessary then it was not required now. The bench thought in the interest of the public they could not grant the application,

REDWICK. GOSPEL TEMPERANCE UNION.—The annual demon- stration in support of the Blue Ribbon movement took place yesterday week. By the kind permission of the Newport Board of Guardians the Caerleon Industrial Schools Band was in attendance, and contributed much to the enjoyment of the large gathering A lun- I cheon was provided at one o'clock, and at four p m. the public tea took place to which over 300 sat down. At half-past seven an open air meeting was held. The hon. sec. — Mr. James—presided, aod addresses were delivered by the Revs. A. T. Jones, and C. Ayliffe.

RHYMNEY. DEATH BY DROWNING.—On Saturday Mr. Martin Edwards held an inquest at the Royal Arms Hotel, Rhymaey, upon the body of Thomas Williams, 13 years of age, who met with his death by drowning at the Irisb Fund (commonly known as Paddy's Pond). From the evidence of another boy it appeared that the unfortunate lad jumped into a deep part of the ponJ and was noticed to be in difficulty, but no one was able to help him. A verdict of" Accidentally drowned" was returned.

TIN TERN. SUNSTROKE.—On Friday afternoon Samuel Sharp who was reaping for Mr. Hunt, Brockweir Farm, near intern, had a sunstroke. The unfortunate man was conveyed home and attended by Dr. Brown.

FRANCE AND CHINA. PARIS, AUG. 28 (EVENING)-A telegram from Admiral Courbet, dated River Mm, 26th inst., states:- On the 24th we destroyed a certain number of fireships and two steamers with torpedoes on board. We also bombarded the Arsenal, causing considerable damage. -9a the 25th the Chateau Renaud destroyed a battery on the Island of Losing. The attack on Miogan has commenced. J PARIS, AUG. 28 (EVENING).—A despatch has been -received from Admiral Courbet. It is dated 5.30 this morning. Ihe Admiral says the principal batteries in the Kuipai Pass are destroyed, and he hopes to demolish the rest by this evening. He has had the drags at work to remove the line of torpedoes which bar the mouth of the river. There is no question, however, of the gunboats being detached, for they can leave the river by another passage. Admiral Courbet adds that he is sending the Aspic to guird the portion of the submarine cable which approaches Pagoda Island. PARIS, AUG, 28. Tile Minister of Marine has re- ceived a telegram from Admiral Courbet, dated the Mip River, Wednesday, announcing that all the Chinese batteries atMingan Forts had been destroyed 9 and their guns rendered unserviceable. He was about to attack Kinpai Channel.

GUILTS, TJUIIRRIAFLEJS, and GRATFT-S. MARRIAGES. PERRY—WHITE.—On the 23rd inst., at Wesley Chapel, Newport, Mon., by the Rev. E. O. Coleman, Mr. VV. B. Perry, of Chester, to Jessie Anne, third daughter of Mr. J. A. White, Glasllwch House, Newport, Mon. No cards. —This being the first marriage solemnized in the new chapel, the bride and bridegroom were pre- sented with a handsome Bible and Hymn Book by the Trustees.. JONES -MOODy.-On the 27th inst., by licence, at Sc. John's Church, Maindee, Newport, by the Rev. T. Di Griffiths, vicar. Henry Griffith, son of Mr. Danie Jones, Preswylfa, Richmond-road, Cardiff, to Eniily Dorothy, youugest daughter of Mr. Henry Moody Rhos-Marion, Maindee. KENNEDY—HEELEY.—On the 21st inst., at Beulah Independent Chapel, Whitchurch, by the Rev. Thomas Phillips, the Rev. George Kennedy, Cardiff, to Helpnn Anne Heeley, Kymin-terrace, Penarth. PRICE—LEWIS.—On the 25th inst., at Sarou Indenpn dent C.iapel, Tredegar, by the Rev. B. Lewi< \I? s Price, surveyor, to Miss Sarah Lewis, both 'of TV« degar. "Lre" DEATHS. LISTER.—On the 27th inst., at St. M'irVc v Gold Tops, Newport, Mrs. Marv Ann T^f 'carage tLe B.v V L.. Lister, »,c.r, °f J^nes.—On the <23rd inst., at M»in<W Woii /i, ■ I > residence), Emma Jones Jones wife nf VV, S of Brynderwen, Newport. °f VV llilam Joaes, ROWLEY.—On the 24th inst k r -r Joseph Rowley, Esq &' tT'T'"fAmeha wife of tor nf m, ett' Yorkshire, and second Cardiff. -homas Rees, vicar of Llanishen, DASILE^^e 24-lh inst at Pendoylan, the Rev. W. inhb'SsthySaim8ter of Cru=las CfaaPeI< Swaasca> STANFreLD.-On the 14th inst., at Bay View. Wisconsin. u.5>. suddenly, the wife of John Stanfield, Esq.. Aberbeeg, Mon., aged 44 years. ORWOOD On the 24th inst., at the New Inn, Liang- stone, Mon., Mr. Thos. Horwood, aged 47 years.

The Stocktonbury herd of Herefords, one of the finest in the country, is being sold. On Thursday 48 cows fetched 4,276 guineas, and 38 calves 2,433 guineas, The Queen was amoog the purchasers.

ENGLAND AND EGYPT. JF^G- 27 —Major Kitchener telegraphs that a spy from EL Hodas camp reports the arrival of a messenger, who states that General Gordon gained a great victory about the Uth iust., in which two of the rebel leaders were killed. ["STANDARD" TELEGRAM ] CAIRO, AUG. 27.-The rumour is current, but I am unable to confirm it, that the EGYPTIAN Government has notified to the English representative that from this date it is bankrupt, and unable to continue pay- ing the administrative expenses. Whether or no such a notification has been made, it is evident from the lately.published revenue statistics that this is practi- cally the case. NEW YonE. AC-G, 2f;, — The Nev York Times publishes intelligence from Ottawa stating that, a con- tingent of Canadian river boatmen being required by the British authorities for bervice in Egypt, the Marquess of Lansdowne has been instructed to collect GUO of these men to conduct flat-bottomed boats up the rapids of the Nile. The telegram adds that the Marquess of Lansdowne will shortly issue a procla- mation for the enlistment of the boatmen in question. LORD WOLSELEY TO TAKE COMMAND. We are informed (says a London contemporary) tba General Lord Wolseley, G.C.B., will immediately pro- ceed to Egypt to assume the temporary command of the military forces in that country. The preparations which have been for some weeks in progress for the organisation of an expedition up the Nile, in the event of its being required for the relief of General Gordon and the garrison of Khartoum, are in a great degree similar to those which were adopted in 1870 for the despatch of the Red River Expedition The military authorities in Egypt have displayed great energy in acting on the instructions received from home, but the successful conduct of the Red River Expedition by Lord Wolseley has furnished him with au experience which is not possessed to the same ex- tent by any other officer, and it has been thought desirable to entrust to him the supervision on the spot of the measures which have been, to a great extent, adopted on his advice. The General was engaged during Wednesday at the War Office in concluding final arrangements for his departure for Egypt and in appointing the staff which will accompany him. Orders are expected for preparation of the frans- irts for the conveyance of 1,000 marines from Suaki A to Suez. whence, if they be required, they will pioc-ed by road and rail to Assouan. The flotilla of 4uu river boats, for the construction of which contracts had been signed, was found on Tuesday to be numerically insufficient, and Mr. Dunn, of the Construction De- partment of the Admiralty, in pursuance of further instructions, accepted contracts for nearly 400 more at the stipulated price of £ 75, from thirteen boat and' ship-builders at Liverpool, Dundee, Hartlepool, Hull, London, and on the Clyde and Tyne. It is computed that six iron transports would be sufficient for the conveyance of the first 400 boats, the first batch of which will leave England between September 1 and 8. Each boat will carry twelve to fourteen men. CAIRO, AUG. 27.—Lord Wolseley telegraphs that tbe Sussex Regiment is to be sent on at once to Don- gola, and orders have accordingly been given for a start from Wady Haifa to-morrow. Lird Wolseley also lays down a plan of campaign by which he proposes to arrive with the whole expedi- tion at Dongola oa the 7th of November, one month after the date fixed for the arrival of the flotilla of boats at Sarrash. He declar-s himself confident of being able to accomplish this programme without difficulty, as he has only six cataracts to pass, whereas in the course of the Red River Expedition he had to convey his boats overland at no less than 46 places. CAIRO, AUG. 28. -Major Kitchener telegraphs to. day from Debbeh, saying that an Arab had just arrived, who gave the information that Khartoum was attacked about the 10th inst. by a large force of M- surgents. For the first two days General Gordon only acted on the defensive, but on the third day be sallied out, attacked, aud routed the enemy, killing two sheikhs and a large number of rebels. A Woolwich correspondent telegraphs that the Government have contracted with a firm in Chicago for 500,0001b. of compressed beef, which will form a reserve of food at the base of operations. The equipment of the Nile boats is beiDg rapidly prepared at the Arsenal, and tbe whole will be ready for shipment by Tuesday next. Each boat will be provided with a tent for shelter while on shore.

THE CHOLERA. MARSEILLES, AUG. :!ï.-No deaths from cholera were registered here during the past night, and great satisfaction is expressed at the fact but it would be rash to augur the speedy disappearance of the epide- mic from this brief immunity. MARSEILLES, AUG. 2S.—One death from cholera occurred here last night. TOULON, AUG. 2S.-Two deaths from cholera oc- curred in the Bon Rencontre Hospital last night. ROME, AUG. 28.—The official bulletin to-day reports 50 deaths from cholera in the provinces.

markets. NEWPORT CORN MARKET-WEDXESDAT. 1 here was again a meagre attendance, and bu«ines* transactions were merely nominal. There were severtl excellent sumples of new English wheat, and these com- manded attention, with a quotation of 4s per bushel a decline of 3d on last week's rates. Other samples of grain and feeding stuffs were without variation in rates. NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET.-WEDNE.DAY The supply of all kinds of stock was large, but the attendance was scarcely up to the average. The quality of the stock was to a large extent inferior, especially the importations from the Emerald Ide. Bayers were con- sequently slow to make purchases. There was. in addi- tion to the usual show of cattle, sheep, and PIAS A FDIR consignment of small cob hordes and ponies, but these were in poor condition. The better class of beef realised liomSd per lb.; secondary lots inactive, at 7d to 7Ad. But few calves were on offer, although there were in- quiries for veal. Sheep in abundance, upwards of 3 000 being penned. Mutton sold at from 8 £ D to 9d per lb.; lamb, 9^1 to per lb. Pips were numerous, aud there' was a ready sale for light weights, realising from 10s 9J to lIs 3d per score. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.— WEDNESD^ Sugar Cane very firm, and the demand fair: Deme- rara, 18s 93 Maranham, 9s 3d to 10-, 3,1: two cargoes of Brazil sold at 12s ex store beet, 12s 6d paid for prompt. Coffee quiet. Cocoa Bahia inferior fermented, 67s faIr, ,Is to ds. Rice firm. Liuseed quiet. Castor oil dearer, at 3-;d. Lar,l, 40s. Tallow very firm; Norths unchanged Souths, 37s Gd to 38s. Petroleum dearer, at 74d. Resin, 4, 31. Nitrate of soda uachanged. LONDON CORN MARKET.—WEDNESDAY. A quiet business at Mark-lane. Fair supplies of pro- duce were offered. Wheat, both English and foreign, moved off slowly, at about Monday's prices. Flour was dull, at late rates. The inquiry for barley was oniv moderate, and there was no change in prices. Maize WAS firm, at full prices. Oats soil slowly, aud we-e WRHOV- change in value. Beans and peas were inactive and an- altered. LONDON AGRICULTURAL SEED TRADE. M^r,. Join Slaw „d SoDS, 37 Mark-lane, London £ .0, report .—To-day's market W SOME NEW SAMP^ ^D CW ^D. Se 'hSreilS FT; ™been-w™. ™t™- ness hi. resu ted. Trifolium is unchangecl. New white nlv and I Winter tares are in fair sup- ryekeens SRO, CIN°W STEAIIED themselves Sowing ouot'I' ion-P"'v V?E PEAS FInd buyers at last week's QUOTATIONS. Feedmg linseed is firm. LONDON METAL MARKET.—WEDNESDAY. popper quiet good ordinary Chili, X33 17s 6d cash, and .£54 2- Gd three months. Tin Fine foreign £3:! spot, and £ 82 2s Gd three months English ingots £ C5 Spelter, £ 14 2s 6d. Lead, = £ 10 15s. "Scotch pig iron, 41s 4d cash. Quicksilver advanced to j65 10s per bottle LONDON HAY & STRAW MARKET—THURSDAY. Rather large supply trade quiet. Prime clover, IOIJ- to 118s inferior, 60s to 80s. Prime meadow hay. ius to 98s inferior, 50s to 70s. Straw, 30s to 36s per load. BRISTOL CORN MARKET.—THURSDAY. New English wheat in better supply, and in good con- dition. Market without life, and values Is per it-. lower. Foreign, similar decline grain and barley offered 0 at 6d reduction maize unaltered and oats remain in favour of buyer. CAERPHILLY CHEESE MARKET-THURSDAY. There was a good supply of new cheese. Sellers were asking 65s per cwt. and prices realised were from GO" to 63s, and in some instances 65s per cwt. was realised for very superior makes the average rate beinc NH.MF > for -OOD quality. Inferior quality sold at from 56-' to 58* per cwt.

THROAT IRRITATION AND COOOH — EA„„,LOC dryness, tickling and irritating ;~i S(?reness ar\d and affecting the voice. For thoao F cou^ 2f In -tSrS z g-ands at the moment they are excited by the AC O U king, the Glycerine in these agreeable confections becomes actively healing. Sold only in boxes! 7 JD, tins Is L4d, labelled "JAMES EPPS & Co., Homoeo- pathic Chemists, London." A letter received: Gentle. men, IT may, perhaps, interest you TO know that, after an extended tria I have found your Glycerine Jujubes of considerable benefit (with or without medical treatment i in almost all forms of throat disease. They soften and CLEAR the voice. Yours faithfully, GORDON HOLMES M.D.. Senior P uciau to the Municipal Throat and Ear birmarl" 15556b

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THE 3^Iannwitt(is!nre IHctlk F NEWPORT, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1384. MINISTERIAL SHORTCOMINGS. IF a Government charged with the adminis- tration of a world-wide empire, so often fail either in purpose or action that the people at the centre of power are wearied with the repe- tition of failure, what must be the feeling of those more directly concerned? It is a fea- ture of the present condition of affairs that antagonism to the course of the present Minis- try is not confined to political opponents at home. Setting out upon their administrative Career, five years ago, with declarations which have been remarkably falsified, the holders of office have contrived so to manage matters in different parts of the empire that their action is condemned by communities whose interests, widely differing, have alike been damaged. The present Ministry took office pledged—by the utterance of the Prime Minister and other fciembers of the Cabinet—against extensions of the empire. Yet it is found that, since 1880, more territory has been added to the empire than daring any other four years of the present reign. Moreover, the list of annexations is instructive, because it shows that something more than the will of tempo- rary holders of cfficc has to do with the development of the empire. Since 1880, a large part of Borneo has been virtually an- nexed by an English trading company holding a charter from the Crown; New Guinea is a still larger acquisition, although the last annonnoemeut indicates that a halting policy is there to be pursued in the west of Africa, large tracts have been annexed, a telegram published on Monday showing that Consul Hewitt was engaged on the coast in bringing more chiefs and kings" nnder the protec- torate" of Great Britain the corth-western frontier of India has been pushed forward so as to include the Picheen Valley and, finally, there ig Egypt with the Soudan, concerning Which it is safe to prophecy that at least the Red Sea ports will not again pass out of British possession. So much for the pledge that the empire should not be extended. We now turn to the state of feeling which the action of the Government has produced in different parts of the empire, and in so doing we leave out of sight any consideration of discontent at home that demands separate and fuller treatment. In reviewing the situa tion abroad, we are struck by the fact that distrust is Pr°n°nDced in quarters heretofore Untroubled. 1 he West Indies, for instance, are concerned both about political and com- mercial affairs, and once again we have that talk of annexation to the United States which 'WoLs supposed to have been for ever done with "'hen the slavery indemnity was paid. Across the Atlantic, the West African traders are annoyed by the free course permitted to Ger- man and French exploiters—an annoyance which reaches its culminating point in the Cape Colony. Again, crossing the ocean, we find the Australian colonists, offended at the long disregard of their warnings anent New Guinea, on the point of discovering that the promised action of the Colonial Office falls far short of what they had a right to expect. Finally, in India native disloyalty is in a state of seditions propagandise newepapera printed in the vernacular advocating the ex- pulsion of the British, and charging English rule with the misfortunes of the country But let us now confine attention to one portion of our empire abroad, and note the effects of the policy followed during the last few years. It the career cf the present Minis- try had in all other respects been successful the reco: d of its mistakes in Africa would be a severe condemnation Every jay brings additional proof ot e evil results of a policy of expediency.^ It is fitr that the "dark continent ehonjjj haye fa°d i BO great an influence UP0H, ritish affairs during the past five years; n to a greaj. State, aB to great bodies in the p^sical world, smaller objects are attracted; Rn s° l°Qg as the British empire is world-wide? so long -vviij our interests he from time to time affected by occurrences in less important eomn111111^ The very growth of our power is b°fc working of a natural law, for it 's ,n ? nature of things that a free and enlightened empire should gain enlargement by the addi- tion of uncultured or half-cultured peoples which are brought into close communication with it. Hence the doctrine as to limitation of imperial extension is fundamentally erroneous. Whilst British energy, intelligence, and love of freedom combine to carry enterprise and liberty into new regions, the growth of British territory will be-must be-continuous. It is antagonism to legitimate growth of this kind which is accountable for, and explains, the indecision characterising our attitude in regard to Egypt. The intervention at Alexandria was no more incumbent upon us than upon France, yet it was undertaken and we have brought abont the bloodshed of the bombard- ment, of Telrel-Kebir, of Suakim. Bat becanse of the theory that British dominion is already sufficiently extensive, the Government have failed to effect that reform of Egyptian rule the attainment of which was the only real justification of the campaign, as it is of the expedition now in prospect. 0 So, too, in South Africa. Imperial authority, vigorously en- forced, is there a necessity, both for the II preservation of British rights and the protec- tion of the natives. Failure to maintain that authority has offended the English colonists, who find that the marauding Dutchmen are I permitted to do as they please, and to treat with contumely the subjects of the Queen The Transvaal business was a lasting disgrace, and the insolent temerity of the Boers has been so encouraged by the ratification of their Stellaland seizures that they now proclaim a Boer protectorate in Zululand. The Bechuanas, too, are still in danger of spolia- tion and Monfsioa, whose great crime is his adhesion to the British, is fighting for existence- Deserted natives have their doom sealed in the recall of Mr Mackenzie, whose appointment was greeted as heralding a firmer policy. Again, gurreuder has not been confined to south- eastern Africa; on the south-western coast Germany has been conceded colonial rights over a stretch of coast-line purchased from native chiefs by a Bremen trading firm and the concession of Angra Pequena has been made in ^ace *act Captain Spence, an English subject, holds proprietary rights obtained twenty years ago in respect to the harbour and district. This concession has been followed up by German annexations on a ■wholesale scale, every petty German trading station, it would appear, being regarded as a « colony-" Th« Congo question has fallen out ofaiscn8sion for the momenta but it will be revived, for the United States have just nomi- ated a commercial representative to the International Association, and f vince Bis- marck is credited with the intention of calling Q European conference upon it. The Niger do not bear much of? yet the influence of France and Germany is active on that great stream- me peculiarity ot the situation in regard to the West Coast and the great river is that, whilst political activity is displayed by prance and Germany., whose commercial in- terests are but slight, England, which has the bulk of the trade, is careless. Thus a review ftbe relations of Great Britain to Africa ffl9kes rap a depressing record of mistakes and ^fort^nes; scuttling out» has been at tempted all round and the attempt has en- sured disaster without a lightening of burdens.

dd^ and by the Duke of MoD.day. August 18 Mr mil Trfb^al meetin8 at Blackwood ri at » Hgj a resolution e3:pve8sin„ lf?lot'8ansliire, < > H..aid the weD08 i» thi j "l Lmd> should be j ""ll tbe nlv way m whlch tkey could 1' ,l!iafc wae 0 deciles. It is enrfous how8l\nd °f/be aDiis tt^y come home to a man ruth &uoh a rds iOake ue/sk myself que^iin k ilwyn:s w0 of tbe body reviled, I whether, as °°ethets. Mr D'llwyn also atated°t», +SlrV0 bott ep ting D°an' an a hard w°rkine irpn Was a wo^'g be will 8ay au h and, uodcubt, if f iork of God. But perhana^- Dg man. the kin" Dian PreveQt his being So ton Prncif),€s as a w°r tb otber people. V/hethc, est Wltb a peer as k/yearsW or fact ilZ For, Dd selling it for hie own nrrffiT ?glng out my C°aJ as thou.8ht lt his duty eit? a beoefit. hut he jnerober of parliamy' eithei as a working a°y rent /or a very l0' my tenant, to 'A bit* fo,r' though I have tL l 38 1 hav« not 8U and a landlord, and tU i m,sfortune to be a »' ? brute m his *?tVhabit of pressing my tenant'%T,eech' 1 am not ia tbe lie has taught nae tl^t t y are unable to PAY' .He" AM AN ARD AN j^vansea correspondent nt « nsible for the followincx tlle Western Mail ie resp0, ke's agents have be^n .ment of the facts :— Tbev>le over the royalties a £ reat deal of ti>°U .rieiog out of a comnT es^.10n» the whole busi- B€8S „ coll'^y proprietors VJCa of Partnerships a,s0 wook had with him ia ,aPPears that Mr John Gin>Iv E- M. UichZlkln,g the Forest Fach C° In H-P- Sotne dieta, deceased, and Mr. U worked by Mr John is. an°tter colliery, cjr John Jones Jenkins r?0^» conjunction wl^ ooly in a different vein atnongst tbe same p. LJewelyn, who owns f8 at.Foresfc ?'ach. Mr • jo the same position as the d?,lrt,0n of the Pr0Perty. obtain the royaltiPB e u' £ e, and has not been S he unfair to\ttrfb„^ time past. It up" t0 dDy individual G unvv'lli"gness to P 5 that i-any offer of mT.^artner' but under- not by the whiL enfc bas ^een made it ha? Suals. The estat. ,C°"cern. hut by single fuc-' also in chancery ;t°; tlle ^te Mr Richards !rfaulty experienced bv f-b« j e,asy to see the great d. money to which his Ll duke's ^ents in getting The piecemeal system of^Jnd°ubtedly entjtled. ■5 vvitfc the fact that y ng when Put side by f Hp for the whole, would f Particular partner is liable unt-j 1id, of course, be very unstfcis- factory, consider^ le °f the m<}Dey is Paid the duke may betweprwi80 aggrieved party. There ia a> the same eoa^ Parties, as they were bolh working the same :oal, as to the respective amount each is entitled to pay, whjJe Mr ^lasbrook alotJe being the tenant ct the duke, the agents naturalh- expfct the whole of the money through him. Writing on the same subject the South Wales Daily News says: VVe are in a position to state that his grace has not correctly put j]je casei Mr Dill^vyn js a partner in a company which vrork6 some of his grace's coal) but he is not the lessee of the Duke of We are also assured that Mr Dill^yjj has a'ways been ready to pay his proportion 0f aDy Moneys which may be due to his grace.

BEDWAS. THE PROPOSED SCHOOL BOARD.—A special meeting of the ratepayers of this parish was convened at the Church House Inn on Monday evening, to take into consideration the question of forming a School Board for the parish, as agreed on at a meeting a short time ago. Mr. W. Downing Evans, of Newport, the re- turning officer for the Union, attended. The Rev. W. Williams, M.A., rector and rural dean, presided and there were present Mr. G. Lewis, Mr. P. Davies, Mr. R. Edwards. Mr. D. Richards, Mr. W. Lewis, Mr. J. Rowlands, Mr. Lewis, Mr. J. Richards, Mr. L. Wil- liams, Mr. S. Davies, Mr. W. Davies, Mr. T. Richards (assistant overseer), and other leading ratepayers.—Mr J. Rowlands now proposed, and Mr. L. Lewis seconded that a School Board should be formed. No opposition being shown, the motion was duly declared carried. The necessary papers were prepared.—A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting.

PORTSKEWET. THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT OF THE CHURCH.— "Arcbseologiss," says the Atkeweum, "will be sorry to hear that it is propo3ed to enlarge or re-construct the ancient church of Portskewet, Monmouthshire. The building is in sound condition, and with its remarkable old churchyard cross is a most venerable and pict uresque object. Harold the King had at Portskewet a palace, and Mr. Freeman is inclined to believe that he was not only the founder of a church there, but that the existing structure is substantially of bis erection (see 'Journal' of British Archaeological Association, vol. x.). As we understand that the architect's plans for operations on the building are being already discussed, the Society for the Protection of AncieutJBitildings will do well to watch the proceedings.

RISCA. CHURCH PICNIC.—This delightful social gathering took place last week. The field where, by the courtesy of Mr. Cross, the games and sports were held, is situated a short distance from the parish church, and there several hundred pesons assembled to witness the proceedings. The fine band of the First Worcester Artillery, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Teague. had been engaged for the occasion. The arrangements were carried out under the direction of Captain Wil- kinson, Dr. Istance, Mr. Cross, Mr. Watts, and other gentlemen. The committee consisted of the R;v. Basil Williams, Captain Wilkinson, Mr. Evan Cross, Colonel Heyworth, Captain Morgan. Dr. Istance, Dr.R )ha han, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Jenkins, Messrs. Nicholas, Laugley, Phillips, Silverthorn, Lewis, Henry Moses, George Duftilld., Rura, Cleverly, and Walters. Very many visitors from the adjacent villages had come over for the afternoon, so that the field presented a gay appear- ance. At four o'clock the company, numbering about 800, adjourned to the public-hall and partook of tea, with the usual accompaniments, provided unler the superintendence of the following ladies Mrs. Wilkin- sou- Mrs. Istance, Mrs. Basil Williams, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Robathan, and the Misses Cross. Beautiful flowers and ferns adorned the tables. At eight o'clock a conversazione was held in the public hall. The large room was well tilled, the attendance including the elite of the district. After the vicar had briefly addressed the company, a well-selected pro- gramme of music was gone through by the baud of the 1st Worcester Artillery. Dr. Jenkins and other gentle- men rendered some capital sougs, Miss Cross ably pre- siding at tbe piano. Dancing was kept up with great spirit until about 11 o'clock.

I TREDUNNOCK. CAMPANOLOGY.—A team of bell-ringers from St. C<idoc s, Caedeon, and All Saints', Llanfrecha, visited J-rec-unnock on Saturday afternoon, where they rang a complete peal of 720 changes in the Grandsire Minor method, and several small peals in other methods, under the conductorship of Mr. E. Davies, by whom the team has been successfully taught. At six o'clock the party partook of a capital tea kindly provided by the Rev. C. T. Salusbury, on the rectory lawn, and returned home at about eight o'clock.