The Cardiff Times

•brynmerryn. CONGKEGATIOKAL ASSOCIATION.—The associ^on of the Congregationalists of the southern district^ (jia. morganshire held their quarterly meeting a Bryn- merryn on the 2nd and 3rd inst. On the first |ay the conference was presided over by the Rev. J. Dvies, of Teichirion, when a number of resolutions wer unani- mously adopted amongst them were the follovUg;— That this Conference rejoices that it is the mixtion of Henry Richard, Esq., M.P., to introduce into te House of Commons during next session of Parliament, measure for establishing a general and permanent systeDof "In- ternational Arbitration," and respectfully comi_.n(|^ the object to the churches and congregations asorthy of their earnest sujaport. That this Conference regards the provision jn the Alementaiy Education Act of 1870," which section the payment of fees to denominational schools,^ c^r which cnool Boards have no control, as most detru%tal to a national system of education, as a gross violabn of the ost sacred rights of conscience and liberty, j a perpe- r^h»ious difficulties and sectariq animosi- tres and therefore earnestly urges upon Parli £ fcent to re- ^0V1S1011S during the next session, generally ^menci the Act so as to meet the educatiofial r«uirements AT country. Also that copies of the sametje sent to r. Lrladstone, M.P., Mr. Forster, M.P., an«|the mem- bers for the county. L That this conference regarding with profotid concern ne enormous amount of crime, poverty, dis^g6j ininio- ranty and misery of every kind and form Oginating in the trame in intoxicating drinks, is deeply cokinced that it is imperative upon Parliament, in order t^brotect the moral, social, and political welfare of the coujry) to pass a Licensing Bill during the next Session, which will contain,^amongst other clauses, the followig—viz., re- liction in the number of public-houses and ge tours of sale; entire closing on Sunday, and powerto the rate- payers of each district to veto the issue of lienses when tnrust into their midst contrary to their wil Also that copies of the same be sent to Mr. Gladstone M.P., Mr. -oruce, JV1. P., and the members for the counf. following ministers officiated in the kblic meet- ng& The Revds. T. George, Dinas; J. Jvans, Dow- lais; J. Griffiths, Glyntaff; J. M. Evans Cardiff; J, Ta^' ~°cks J.Evans, Maindy: T. L. Jo%s Machen i.sSdSTc«riTii.yw'1 Morri"' Fo^"id: and

MERrHYH. anotb^r^ ^euKS .MEETING.—On Mon^y there was miners at Tw^^r8 of collier8» ironto;jrers, and fiiderino- tho n ^° called for the p^ bose of con- senSA^ ^°UrS movement. The^ere reprS- 1 ais h» fl;om PIymonth, Cyfert^ and Dow- IRIS, but the httendanoe waa not 80 larg. as had been expected Aft dance was not so larg, as had been Sf, to a ?Umber of speeches,^ been de- the resDect; 8 that the reprW;ntatives from of the men V°v u aD wor^s should the feelings mpptin" to'ZhluCh,r°uld be disclosed af,ft subsequent f beld m Merthyr, and tha]tbe propriety of to the masters should bejecided. The resolution was can.ied with much appianfC THE DOW ,AIS WOBKMEN.—On Mon^fy EVEJJINFR a crowded nieetmg held at the New powiaisT to take into consideration the desirability a obtaining the nine hours movement at the Dowlais M;orks. Every branch of the tiade was represented. ,^r. Williams rail-turner, occupied the chair, and a h.csollation wag passed that a debate from eaeh si embracing a J the trades, should wait upon M( Menelaus at bis residence, on Tuesday, the 9th inst We Iearnthat the deputation met with a most f*v0y|able rectptl0U. Mr. Menelaus nuormed the men that the nia 1 woakl be comedo j on the 1st 0l April, ifJSbl,X Jore. He alsO stated that an advanc^o{ wa ^0llld take place on the same date. Anot.j|r meeti was S.,0" Tufd?y evemuS 0 ?,earwti! result of the snt .h J v T glil6a 7 in an able speech. Mr. K. Wyndham proposeo, d Mr j seconded, a vote of thanks to M1'. Vr Jhe the'm^r ,aU'v1 kmdly maaner v' be had met of tli'iM1^ 10 W^S ^a?sed w^th Bi'1 ♦.chocring. Votes dek"; e?fnw'h • °ffi8-1Vea t0 .Mr" Alliums and the ueie0aces lor their efficient service

BRIDGEND. I BOAED OF HEALTH, —^The fortnight^ 0F iho Board was held on Friday, the if n LL h Pfe"ding. The Surveyor produced ,P' Af +!f' shedding and paving in the Town H4 r"umate of ,the £ ^21 1S?" wbicb, it had been sta4^rd'an? • Stockwood, the board, as tenants,! i0,hx1' I bowevr considered the sum exorbitant, it was ordered to hail over, until a larger board was present. A plan tw! bouses to be built near the Llynvi railway statioiwBS then passed, and the seal of the board was attacbd to the new rate. Three tenders were received for soven^erina the town, the one sent in by William Si lis iein I accepted. The Survey.: r was instructed to proc^hvdrants to be placed in the town in suitable positins, in case of fire occurring, and also lor tie tning streets. BoiT. or GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of the Guarians was held on Saturday, Mr. J. C. NicboUs pre- sidiu A Ion" a«d important discussion took place uponthe question of dealing with the discharged pau- ners'lct The board agreed to adopt the regulations of thLocal Government Board on this subject which lays own a specified time for paupers to give notice in dischrging themselves from the union. The same Act I? deali with the treatment of casual paupers, and this subjet was referred back to the Council to prepare a detaed plan for the consideration of the board. It was elt necessary that some addition should be made to "ft workhouse, in order to meetthe Poor Law require- meus. It was considered also by the board, what ans'er should be made to the Maesteg requisition for a trtnp-ward, and as it was held to involve the making of separate establishment, the board feltthycould not go i the expense but recommended that the tiamps vising that place, be placed under the strict super- visin of the police. Mr. I Hid Morgan of Cwmdu, then gav notice, that on that day month, he would move thathe police-sergeant at Maesteg, should be appointed assitaiit relieving officer.

COWBRIDGE. ixxY SESSIONS.-At the police court, on Tuesday (btore Messrs. John Homfray, G. M Iraherne, and F.3. Stacey), Ann Humphrey, wife of a' lf°yurer- re" sicng at St Marychurch, was summoned by Mary Finders for assaulting her son John Ftanderj by sfcking him with a stone, on the 1st inst, at St. Marj- chrch. Defendant pleaded guilty, but stated that the bf sent a dog after her children. Fined 10s. and ccts.—John Morgan, a farm servant with Mr Hoplun Bnkin Lisworney, was summoned bj P.O. Chalk for ri £ g on a wagon drawn by three horses without reins, o the turnpike road between Bridgend and Cowbndge. le defendant pleaded guilty, and was discharged on lyment of costs. FAMMEBS' CLun.-This institution has for its object, probably most of our readers are aware, the improve- lenc of the tenant farmer in agricultural pursuits, and le inducing of others interested in its projects to read apers on subjects calculated to benefit the cultivation f the soil, and the production of the class of animals rc most beneficial to remunerate the outlay, skill, and ndustrv of the striving, energetic, and prosperous agri- ulturist As with all social and intellectual societies, m annual gathering of its members is almost a sine qua ion, consequently ou Tuesday last most of the members f the Cowbridge Farmers' Club met at the Bear Hotel IInd partook of an excellent dinner, provided by Miss Ormandy, in her usual good style. Mr. A. B, Price, president of the society, occupied the chair, and Mr. D. Holford Daviesably filled the vice chair Among those present we may enumerate Major Ballard, the Ver. lands; Captain John Thomas, Eastheld House; Dr. Bates, Cowbndge; Mr. D. Jenkins Flemmgstone CYmrt • Mr W. Y. Huntley, Welsh St. Donatts; Mr. Culverwell," Llwynheleg; Mr. John Williams, Llan- trithyd • Mr. Robert Howe, St. Mary Church; Mr. Gordon.' Tondu; Mr. Paine, National Provincial Bank; Mr Price, Bank Inspector; Mr. Vohn Spencer, St. Mary Church; Mr. William Jenkins, Llanvehangle; Mr T.Alexander, Monkton; Mr. J. Rees, Lanmaes; Mr. William George, Battstoys: Mr. tl. (J-arsed, The Park; Mr. John George, Cowbridge; Mr. Howells, the Brewerv; Mr. David Thomas, Duke of Wellington Inn- Mr. Thomas Thomas, The Wine Vaults; ifcc. The'usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given in suc- cession, special allusion being made to the convalescence of the Prince of Wales, coupled with the best wishes for the Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family, and we needlessly add that all the toasts were duly honoured. There were also, as is usual at such gatherings, several complimentary toasts given and responded to. These were interspersed with several songs, which enlivened the proceedings, and seemingly a most enjoyable evening was spent. Previous to the dinner a committee meeting of the club was held, when Mr. Price was re-elected president for the ensuing year, 1\1r, William George was elected to the office of vice chairman, Mr. Davies retained the arduous task of se- cretary, and Mr. William Jenkins was added to the committee. Other matters intended to be discussed at this meeting were postponed until next Tuesday week, when several motions will be brought forward for the consideration of the members tending Oo enhance the projects of an institution which may, by united efforts on the part of its members, &c., be made worthy of the town and an agricultural district where science in agri cultural pursuits is worth attaining.

DINASPOWIS. A SCHOOL TREAT.-On Thursday, the 4th inst, the children of the National School, at Dinaspowis, and those of the Sunday School connected with the Esta- blished Church of the same place, in all about 1:10, were invited to enjoy a day of recreation and amuse- ment, principally through the liberality of Col. Rous, of Courtyrala, whose charity in the form of handsome do- nations extends far and near. The afternoon of the day was most happily spent in partaking of a bountiful supply of tea, plum cake, &c.; the after hours were most charmingly diverted by the children gazing at the gro- tesque figures, variegated colours, and tiny panoramas of the magic lantern; and by the distribution of the numerous and diversified presents which hung in profu- sion on a finely-decorated Christmas tree. Those who ministered at the tables were-Miss Lee, Mount Plea- sant; Miss Morgans and Miss Jones. Rectory; Mrs. Rees, Rose Cottage; Mrs. Porter, and Miss Dewi Wyn. The principal parties who exerted themselves in prepar- ing the decorations, both inscriptive and emblematical, were—the Rev T. Rees and Mrs. Rees, Mr. Porter and Mrs. Porter, and Miss Dewi Wyn. Indeed the exquisite taste and symmetrical style with which these decora- tions were executed reflect no small credit on the inven- tive genius of the parties concerned. The Christmas tree, for the beauty and splendour of its decorations, was quite a paragon. The exhibition of the magic lan tern was highly cherished by both old and young and at the close of the performances cheers were proposed for the exhibitor thereof, which was most vociferously responded to. Cheers were also warmly given for the Rev. T. Rees, Mr. and Mrs. Porter, Colonel Rous, Rev. Morgan, Rectory, and Rev. H. T. Lee, Mount Pleasant.

LLANDAFF. POLICE COURT.-At the weekly Petty Sessions on Monday, before Messrs. T. W. Booker and Griffith Phillips, an old woman, named Elizabeth Matthews, was charged with stealing a brass candlestick, worth sixpence, the property of William Norminton, from No. 58, Wellington-street. The prisoner, who was in- toxicated, went into the house on the 4th instant, and in the temporary absence of Mrs. Norminton, she took the candlestick from the mantelpiece and sold it to a neighbour for twopence. Committed for seven days. DOMINOES IN A PUBLIC HOUSE. William Price, land- lord of the Wellington Inn, was summoned for per- mitting persons to play at dominoes in his house on Saturday evening, the 30th ult. A sergeant entered the house on the night in question, and saw four men sitting around a table playing at dominoes. One of the men told him they were playing for a quart of beer and threepence each for the two losers. The defendant said he was unaware that the mJln had the dominoes, or that they were playing for money. As there was a doubt in the case, the Bench gave the defendant the benefit of it, and dismissed the summons on Mr. Price paying costs. PREPARING DISEASED MEAT FOR FOOD.—William Condon, a dairyman, was summoned on the information ot Inspector Thornton, Inspector of Nuisances for the Llandaff district, for preparing the carcase of a cow for sale th8 same being unfit for human food. The defend- ant admitted to Mr. Thornton that the carcase belonged tofhim. Mr. G.Bodington, Y.S., was called in, and he stated that the animal appeared to have died from in- flammation, and was quite unfit for human Jood. When examined he told the magistrates that it was the worst case which had been brought under his notice. The meat was destroyed under an order obtained from Mr. Henry Evans. The defendant was fined £3 and costs, in default, three months' imprisonment.

CAERPHILLY. PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions was held on Tues- day, before Messrs. J. Davies and E. Williams. Although it was a six-weeks' sessions the number of offences were few except those of drunkenness. GAME CASE.—Thomas Doudswell, of Llanvabon, and Daniel Thomas, of Merthyr, were charged with tres passing on the lands of Mrs. Thomas, Yatrad, in pur- suit of game. Fined 20s. and costs A SERVANT'S ERROR.— William Lewis, the landlord of the New Inn, Caerphilly, was charged with selling beer during prohibited hours on Sunday, December 17th 1871. Mr. Lewis, in answer to the charge, aid not deny the sale, but stated that the servant, having the key of the cellar te obtain coal, drew the beer for two men, he being upstairs. The magistrates stated that he had the care of the house, and so fined him 2s. 6d. and costs. SUNDAY TIPPLERS.—Frederick Tilley, Job Tilley, and James Triggs, all of Caerphilly, were charged with drinking in the Station Inn during the prohibited hours of Sunday. Fined Is. and costs each. A BATCH OF CHRISTMAS DRUI^ARDS.—Hugh Pugh, of Gelligaer, was charged with being drunk and riotous on December 10th by P.O. 150. Fined la. and costs.— P.C. Rees charged the following with the same offence: -Daniel Phillips, of Nantgarw, fined 5s. and costs; John Thomas, Nantgarw, fined 5s. and costs; Daniel Davies and Richard Davies, father and son, of the same place; the father was fined. 5s. and costs, and the son Is. and costs, or seven days in each case. AssAULTS. -Richard Price of Penryheol, near Caer- philly, charged Thomas Emmetts of the same place, with assaulting him at the Royal Oak, Caerphilly, on the night of December 15th, 1871. Adjourned, so that the defendant may summons his witnesses.—Harriet Price, wife of the last complainant, was charged with as saulting Henry Edmunds, the son of last defendant's wife. The boy, although thirteen years of age, did not know the consequence of giving false evidence. It also appeared that the boy had not been to school. The magistrates dismissed the case, and reminded the iuaronts that shortly they would be forced to send their lien w children to school. They requested them to send the children immediately to some school. BASTARDY CASES.—William Evans of Gelligaer, was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. per week towards the mainten- ance of the child of Elizabeth Atkins.—Thomas Francis of the same place, was ordered to pny the arrears owing towards the maintenance of the child of Amelia Wil- liams, in a fortnight, or be committed to gaol for one month with hard labour. V A WARNING TO COLLIERY PROPRIETORS AND OTHERS.— From a case which appeared at the petty-sessions on Tuesday last, it was ascertained that several children under age, were working in the collieries and other places. Whether this arises from neglegence on the part of the Inspector, we do not know, but soon the School-Board will exercise their authority, and then we hope a different state of things will exist, greatly to the benefit of the rising generation of Caerphilly and neighbourhood.

RHYMNEY VALLEY. THE LATH FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE MONMOUTHSHIRE RuLWAY—Mr. W. H. Brewer, coroner, resumed the inquiry at the Bell Inn, Abertillery, on Friday, into the cause of the death of James Phillips, engine driver, who was killed on the 11th December near Abertillery. The inquest had been adjourned in order that Colonel Rich. R.E., Inspector of Railways under the Board of Trade, might be present. The i elatives of the deceased are endeavouring to fix the responsibility of the accident, but the liability is denied by the Monmouthshire Com- pany and also by the Blaina Company, whose waggons broke loose, and caused the collision which resulted fatally. Mr. Gustard, solicitor, appeared for the Mon- mouthshire Company, and Mr. Colbourne, solicitor, for the Blaina Company. Witnesses again deposed to the causes of the disaster, and Colonel Rich stated that the primary cause of the accidont was a faulty link in the coupling chain, which snapped between two waggons I and, secondly, the want of proper and efficient means to hold the train on an incline. The jury were engaged in the consideration of their verdict for over an hour and a. quarter, and being unable to agree demanded more evidence. The Coroner thereupon had no alternative but to further adjourn the inquiry until Thursday next. ANOTHER FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.-On Sunday morning, about six o'clock, a goods train, which had been shunted into a siding and left there unattended near Tredegar Junction, on the Great Western Rail- way, broke away, and after running some distance came into collision with another goods train, the stoker on which was instantly killed, his body being cut to pieces. The driver also sustained serious injuries, and the line was blocked for some time with the debris of the smashed engines, so that passenger trains were considerably delayed. The cause of the lamentable accident appears to have been that a train of empty mineral trucks was proceeding on the down line, and .when between Crumlin and Tredegar Junction part of the train be- came detached, by the breakage of the coupling chains, without being perceived by the driver, the morning being extremely dark. The unattached trucks dashed down at full speed, and the others crashed into those attached to the incline engine, and before the stoker and the driver could escape, the trucks next the tender were forced over beth tender and engine, crushing the stoker to death, almost instantly, and so severely injuring the driver that but little hopes are entertained of his re- covery. The inquest on the body of the stoker was opened on Tuesday at the Tredegar Junction, and was afterwards adjourned until the Government Inspector had had an opportunity of examining the line. During Sunday afternoon scores of people visited the scene of the accident. The ten trucks destroyed belonged to Messrs. Nixon, Taylor and Cory.

NEWPORT. A BIGAMOUS POLICEMAN AND MALPAS MARKIAGES.—A case of alleged bigamy was investigated before the New- port magistrates on Monday, a man named Benjamin Owen, up to a recent period a constable in the Newport Borough police, being charged with intermarrying with Emma Hooper, in September last, his first wife being p 11 then alive. Edward Wright, the parish clerk of Malpas, proved the marriage with Emma Hooper on September 2nd, at Malpas church, after the publication of the banns, he having been the witness to the marriage. The cross-examination of the witness disclosed a rather loose state of things at Malpas. He said he was not aware at the time the banns were called prisoner and the woman did not live in the parish. The parties ought to live in the parish before the banns were called. Pri- soner told him one day that he did not live in the parish, and he replied that before the banns were pub- lished he must live in the parish. Did not say a few shillings would make that square. Did not tell prisoner that the landlady of a public-house would make that all right. Did not say that if the clergyman should call at the public-house the landlady would say prisoner lived there. Witness partook of a quart of beer pri- soner left for him at the public-house. Witness thought he had a right as parish clerk to sign a certificate as a witness. There were no books at the church at the time of the marriage, and prisoner did not sign. On the 30th (a week after) prisoner signed the register in witness's presence. A remand was granted until Satnr- day. SCHOSL BOARD MEETING.—The monthly meeting of the School Board was held on Tuesday, Air. Alderman Homfray in the chair. Certain discrepancies which existed between the computations of the Board as to the deficiency existing in the school accommodation of the borough, and the figures on which Mr. H. Waddington, the Government inspector, based his calculations, were made the subject of discussion, and as it was deemed ad visable that these discrepancies should be explained, it was directed that inquiries should be made of the Go- vernment inspector. The Board considered the ques- tion of a dissolution of the existing Board, and the form- ing an united district to comprise the parish of St. Woollos and one portion of the parish of Christchurch," which is embraced within the Parlirmentary borough. After considerable discussion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted That in reply to H M Inspector as to the annexation of the borough of New- port with the outlying portion of the parish of St. Woollos, the Board state that they prefer not to accept the responsibility of offering an opinion upon the sub- ject, and also respectfully request that the Board may be informed when the question as to the annexation has been settled; and to state that under the circum- stances they do not see that it is necessary that the In- spector should meet them on the 13th, as Proposed and further, that the clerk be directed to send a copy of the resolution to Mr. Waddington."

SWANSEA. THE ROBBERY FROM A SWANSEA CATTLE DEALER At the borough sessions at Birmingham, Mary Ann Wharton, 22, no trade; Mary Smith, 45, steel toy maker Ruth Lowe, 42, nailer; and James Doughty, stamper, were charged with stealing, on Saturday, the 30th September, 1871, one bag and £:3ïO, the moneys of Richard Hopkins, cattle dealer, Swansea, and also for that they, the said Mary Smith, Ruth Lowe, and James Doughty, did feloniously receive part of the said money, well knowing the same to have been stolen. The case which has reported in the Cardiff Times, was gone into, and at the close the prisoner Smith was discharged, and Wharton was sentenced to eight months's imprisonment with hard labour, and Lowe and Doughty each to six months' imprissnment with hard labour. ELOPEMINT OF A MOTHER OF THIRTEEN CHILDREN.- A case of this unusual and singular description came before the Borough Magistrates on Monday, Mrs. Jane Theophilus, a woman of between fifty and sixty years of age, and William Stephens, a man of about thirty, were brought up charged with having stolen a large quantity of property, the goods and effects of Mr. David Theophilus, the landlord of the King's Head Hotel Ox lord Street, Swansea. Mr. Clifton, solicitor, who an peared for the prosecution, stated'that Mrs. Theophilus was the mother of thirteen children, and had hitherto borne an irreproachable character, and he could not account for her very strange conduct. The male prisoner had been m the service of the prosecutor for some time past, and had been treated with the greatest kindness, which kindness he had now most grossly betrayed. Six weeks ago Mrs. Theophilus and the male defendant were missed, having left the house together, and en- quiries being made it was found that Mrs. Theopbilus had drawn a considerable sum of money from the bank, and bad also taken with her a large quantity of goods. The two defendants were both traced to Merthyr, from thence to Newport (where they had taken a snug little public-house), and from thence back again to Merthyr vT Wer? appprehendea, and brought to Swansea! Mr. Clifton said he had a great many witnesses to call in support of the prosecution, but as the defendants had only just been apprehended, he was not then prepared to go into the case, but would give sufficient evidence to justify a remand. He would add that upon a point of law the case would be withdrawn against Mrs. Theophilus, and the charge preferred only against Stephens. Mr. Clifton then called the prosecutor, David Theophilus, to prove that the contents of a large box found with the prisoner were his property. Mrs. Theophilus (most excitedly): No it's not your property; it is my son's. The Magistrates advised Mrs. Theophilus to behave herself in Court, but as she persisted in in- terrupting the proceeding she was removed and prima facie evidence, sufficient to justify a remand, having been given, the prisoner Stephens was remanded in custody for a week.

The steamer Wyoming, from New York, arrived at Queenstown on Friday, tinder date Quebec, Dec. 26th, it is stated that great excitement prevailed by the discovery in a trunk left at the station of the Grand Trunk Railway of the body of a woman frightfully mutilated, the head' arms, and legs being cut off, and the flesh much mutilated, apparently to facilitate packing. Other advices by the Wyoming state that two millions of persons are starving in China through the Tientsin floods. The Mandarins have taken no steps to relieve the misery. On Friday three men were drowned while engaged in the. construction of a railway bridge for the Ross and monmouth line of railway across the Wye at the Kerne in the parish of Walford, near Ross. They were cross- ing the river in a boat, which, becoming detached from the rope that secured it, was dashed along the river and struck against an embankment. The boat" upset, and tha men were thrown into the river. CONSUMPTION, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs, and Colds, all diseases of the Lungs, Chest, or Throat, and general debility speedily cured by Brown's Golden, Tincture," which was never known to fail. Price 2B. 6d., and will be securely packed and forwarded upon receipt of post- office order. Address, P. J. Brown,.4, Margaret-terrace, Latimer-road, Notting Hill, London. 2063

CARDIFF POLICE INTELLIGENCE. MONDAY. (Before Mr. R. O. JONES, Mr. W. ALEXANDER, and Mr. W. D. BU.SHELL.) A BATCH OF PUBLIC HoU.SN OFFENCES.—-William Williams, landlord of the Carpenters' Arms alehouse, the Hayes, was charged with selling beer at half-past one on the morning of December 24 and also with a similar offence at 12.45 on the morning of Monday, J anuary 1st. The case of the 24th December was dismissed for want of sufficient evidence. The other information was sustained but upon the representations of Mr. 'Stephens, who ap- peared for the defendant, and in consequence of the good character borne by him, he having been a publican for six- teen years without having offended against the law, he was dismissed with a caution.—Win. D. Coleman, landlord of the Clarence Hotel alehouse, St. Mary-strset, was charged with permitting disorderly conduct in his house at forty minutes past eleven on the night of the 23rd of December. Sergeant Tamblyn, on going into the house, found a number of people there, estimated by another constable as numbering fifty. Two men were fighting, and their partizans. were surrounding them and urging them on. Mr. Coleman was there, and after he (Tam- blyn) had stopped the fighting, told one of the men to go out. Allison, a constable who was with Tamblyn, gave a slightly different version, and said he saw Mr. Coleman turn the man who was fighting out into the street. Mr. Stephens contended that though there was a disturbance there on that night, the landlord could in no sense be con- sidered to have permitted it, for directly his attention was called to it he quailed the row by turning the disorderly man out. An accountant named Aveland, and Maria Lewis, the barmaid, were called for the defence. They proved that when the men commenced to quarrel Mr. Coleman was called out of the smoking-room. He in- stantly turned one of the men out, and quieted the dis- turbance. They also said they knew of no other rows there at that time. The Bench said there was no evidence of permitting disturbance, for the evidence showed that directly the row was detected he ejected the disturbers. I But they strongly recommended him to free his house of those persons of bad character whom the evidence showed to be present, or it would result awkwardly for him at the next licensing day. Dismissed.—David Jenkins, land- lord of the Morning Star beer house, St. Mary-street, was charged with selling beer at twenty minutes past one on the morning of Sunday, December 31. This case was one of those which are somewhat common, in which the land- land was a stevedore, who having worked late with a gang of his men, took them to his house to pay them. Hit ad- mitted the offence, and put in a letter of Mr. R. J. Todd, his employer. The magistrates dismissed the charge with a caution. FURIOUS DRIVING IN BUTE-ROAD,Stefano. Cravis was charged with furious driving in Bute-street, on Sunday, 31st December. The defendant was driving a horse in a waggonnette, in which was a party of five or six persons, shipwrights and runners. They came from Llandaff to the Docks, and in passing through the town the defendant kept the horse at a continual gallop, so that great danger to life and limb was caused to persons in the roadway. The defendant said he drove the horse, but another man whipped it, and all he did was to try to pull it in. Or- dered to pay costs. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. R. O. JONES.) COAL STEALING AT THE DOCKS RESCUE OF THE THIEVES.—John Sullivan and Michael Welsh, two boys, the last-named of whom did not appear, were summoned for stealing coal, the property of Lbenezer Bevan, from the East Bute Docks. James Welsh, the father of the second boy, Honora Sullivan, the mother of the other, neither of whom appeared, Margaret Whitney, and Han- nah Horan, relatives, were charged with assaulting Alex- ander Downing and Thomas Pullman, constables of the Bute Dock police. Mr. L. V. Sherley appeared to pro- secute. P. C. Downing saw the boys taking coal out of a wagon at the East Dock, and captured them. Pullman was taking them to the station, when a number of per- sons surrounded him and endeavoured to rescue the pri- soners. Whitney and Mrs. Sullivan took the boys from him, and these women and Mrs. Haran threw stones at the constables, which struck Downing at the back of the head and on the hip. James Welsh jumped upon Pull- man's back, and struck him twice on the back of the head. The case was proved against the prisoners, but in conse- quence of an informality in the summons- Pullman's christian name being written John instead of Thomas— the two women Whitney and Horan were asked if they would like to have the case adjourned. They elected to have the case postponed, and they were remanded till Friday. AN OLD FEUD.—Johana Eilertson was summoned for assaulting Ellen Peterson, on the 5th inst. The women live in Ruperra-street, and are the proud possessors of a great deal of-animosity one towards the other, and also of two husbands who were before the court a few weeks ago in a case of a similar description. The assault complained of consisted of a blow on the head with a jug, which cut her skin and drew blood freely. The defendant said com- plainant "scandalised "her character, and made terrible accusations against her. She was fined 10s. and costs. MARINE STORE DEALERS AND THE BOROUGH ACT.— John 0 Jones was summoned under the New Cardiff Improvement Act for being a dealer in marine stores, and not having his name painted over the stores. Inspector Price visited the stores, which he was told were defend- ant's, and found a quantity of old rope being made up for sale. There was no same over the door. He called on Mr. Jones at his shop and asked him if he had a license as a marine store-dealer. He said he had not, and did not require one, and added that he stored there for another man, and sold to the best advantage. Witness ascertained that he had sold a quantity of rope to Mr. Jones, a marine store-dealer. Witness could not prove that the defendant dealt as a marine store-dealer, nor ad- 'duce any proof of buying. The Bench thereupon dis- missed the case. Two other cases of a similar kind fell through in the same manner. Mr. Superintendent Free- man stated that Mr. J. 0 Jones had, he believed, now taken out a license. THE THEFT OF JEWELLERY BY A SERVANT.—Mary Johns, the servant who was charged with the robbery of a number of valuable articles from her former employer, John Matthews, Charlotte-street, the property of his daughter, was again placed in the dock for the case to be completed. Henry Young, assistant to a pawnbroker on Redcliffe Hill, Bristol, produced a chain, one of the articles stolen, which was pawned at his shop by the pri- soner on the 20th of December last. The prisoner said nothing in defence. She was cautioned by Mr. Jones as to the probable results of the course she was leading, and was committed for two months' imprisonment. EXTENSIVE AND SYSTEMATIC SHOP ROBBERY.-Eliza Morgan, a dirty, miserable-looking woman, was charged with stealing a quantity of linsey and flannel, the pro- perty of Lewis Lewis, draper, 290, Bute-street. The goods were traced to the prisoner's possession, but be- tween the theft and the discovery they had been made up into articles ofwearing apparel. The things were stolen in the piece from the shop, and, it was supposed, were taken by the prisoner, who lives in Coleman's-row, near by, on the occasion of her freqnent visits to the shop to make petty purchases. There were three pieces of linsey stolen, each measuring thirty yards. P.S. Wines appre- hended the prisoner and told her the charge. She denied the theft; but he found upon her over a hundred pawn- tickets, some of which enabled him to recover the goods at the pawnbrokers. Mr. R. O. Jones said he could not conceive how shopkeepers were robbed in this way, or how a woman like the prisoner could carry away un- noticed large bundles of goods as these appeared to have been. It was stated that on Monday night the prisoner was seen by two sailors to take a bundle of linsey from the door of Mr. Lewis's shop. They called Stop thief," and she dropped the goods and ran away. This led to attention being directed to the prisoner and to the dis- covery of her presumed thefts. As, however, there was no direct evidence against her, and as she was far ad- vaneed in pregnancy, she was discharged, and bound over in her own recognizances to come up when called upon. ALLEGED THEFT OF A STEEL RAIL.—Thomas Jacobsen, carpenter of the Norwegian barque Delphin, was charged with stealing a portion of a steel rail, weighing 79 lbs., the property of tb. Dowlais Company. The prisoner was loitering at the vessel's side on the Dowlais Company's wharf on Friday last, and was seen to pick up a piece of steel rail lying on the wharf, which he carried into the ship. John Wesley Ford, foreman under the Dowlais Company, said the company deposited some 12 months ago 190 pieces of steel rail on the wharf, 90 pieces of which have from time to time been stolen. The prisoner said that he wanted the rail for an anvil, and had been given permission to take it by one of the workmen who loaded the vessel. Peter Leslie, the captain of the barque, said the man was present who gave that permission. William Lewis, the stevedore who had been employed in loading the Delphin, said that on Friday, as he was going to his dinner, the prisoner spoke to him, but did not altogether understand what he wanted. One of his labourers called out, He wants a bit of iron there's a piece on the heap he can have." Witness did not give any permission him- self. The captain gave the prisoner an excellent charac- ter, and Mr. Jones dismissed the case, saying he was in- clined to believe that inducements to robberies from the Dowlais wharf did not come so much from foreigners as from people near home. THURSDAY. (Before Mr. W. D. BusHNLL.) MYSTERIOUSJOCCURRENCE IN BUTE-STREET. Mrs. Eliza Maggi, wife of Mr. Maggi, ship-chandler, Bute-street, was charged with a violent assault upon Mary Lee, her servant. The girl, whose forehead was covered with plaster, was very reluctant to give evidence, and at first stoutly affirmed that her wounds were caused by Mrs. Maggi striking her by mistake. It appeared from her hesitating replies to the questions put to her, and from the testimony of P.C. Richards, that on Mrs. Maggi's return home last night, she found that a woman of improper eharacter was in the house. She fell into a passion, took up a brush to beat the interloper, and threw a large meat dish at somebody-who or why, was not explained. This dish struck the servant on the head as she descended the kitchen stairs, cutting her forehead open in several places. She was stunned, and afterwards became insensible. The disturbance and cries of murder" drew the attention of the police. P.C. Richards with two others entered the house, at one o'clock, and found the girl then lying insensible in Mrs. Maggi's arms, and the latter bathing her forehead with warm water. Richards took the girl to Dr. Pratt, by whom her wounds were dressed. The girl told him that Mrs. Maggi ha.d struck her on the head with the top of a brush, and had done it in mistake, in- tending to strike some one who was in her master's bed- room. The witness now denied that she was struck by the brush, although she said that Mrs. Maggi was wield- ing a brush, and that she had run under the bed in the child's bedroom to protect herself. The case presented so many features upon which explanation was needed, that the Bench remanded Mrs. Maggi until to-morrow, but agreed to accept bail.

At a mass meeting of ironworkers, on strike at Dundee, on Friday, it was resolved not to return to work unless the employers guaranteed the fifty-one hours from the 1st of March. BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES, for the cure of Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, or any irritation or soreness of the throat, are now imported and sold in this country at Is. l}d. per box, put up in the form of a lozenge." It is the most convenient, pleasant, safe and sure remedy for clearing an.I strengthening the voice known in the world. The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher says: "I have often recommended them to friends who were public speakers, and in many cases they have proved extremely serviceable." The genuine have the words Brown's Bronchial Troches" on the Govern- ment Stamp around each box. Sold by all medicine ven- dors. London Depot, 493, Oxford-street. 1889

WILLIAM IV. The character of King William the Fourth is thus summed up in Mr. Molesworth's new work" The His- tory of the Last Forty Years":—" When Parliament assembled after the decease of the King, three eminent men, all of whom had filled the office of his Prime Minister, said a few words in eulogy of the departed monarch. Lord Melbourne praised his 'assiduity and industry,' and declared that he was 'as fair and just_ and conscientious a man as ever existed—always willing to listen to any argument, even though opposed to his own previous feeling—a sterling quality' (Lord M. observed) 'in any man, but peculiarly good, sterling, and valuable in a monarch.' The Duke of Wellington, spoke of the firmness, candour, justice, and true spirit of conciliation of the deceased monarch. Earl Grey said, that a man more sincerely devoted to the interests of his country—that a man who had a better understand- ing of what was necessary to the furtherance of those interests—that a man who was more patient in consider- ing all the circumstances connected with those interests- that a man who was more attentive to his duty on every occasion-never did exist.' These were no insignificant praises, especially as they came from men who had enjoyed the amplest opportunities of forming the opinions they expressed, and whose characters are too high to allow us to suppose for a moment that their eulogies were insin- cere. But, on the other hand, they only presented one side of the picture they had far too much good taste and good sense to utter at such a. moment anything that could detract from the commendations they bestowed on their deceased master. There were other features of his character on which on such an occasion it would have been improper to touch. It is, therefore, necessary that we should try to fill up the outline which they thus generally sketched. The character of William IV., in its excellences as well as in its defects, is best described, by the epithet which was so often and so generally applied to him during his lifetime—' the sailor kin" At an early age he was sent by his father, George III., to rough it on hoard ship as an ordinary mid- shipman. He saw a good deal of service, and acquired that plain downright bluntness of marner and that frank honesty of purpose by which the naval officers of his time were generally distinguished. He was affable, kind, good-natured, but very undignified both in his gait and wonversation; lie had, moreover, a propensity for gossiping which sometimes led him thoughtlessly to reveal matters which should have been kept strictly secret. He was fond of popularity, but not improperly; yet he did not know how to keep it; and lie made a complete sacrifice of it when, allowing himself to be carried away by the alarms of the court, he dismissed Earl Grey, and called in the Duke of Wellington. But this mistake proved more injurious to the King, who made it, than to the country, which it roused to a high pitch of political excitement. For this error lie deserves pity rather than blame. It should always be remembered to his honour that by his good sense and popular conduct at the commencement of his reign he probably saved England from the revolution which would almost infallibly have taken place if his elder brother, George IV., or his younger brother, the Duke of Cumberland, had occupied the throne at that critical period. Take him for all in all, we must conclude that he was one of the best, and if not one of the wisest, yet at least one of the most useful monarchs who have sat oa the English throne."

THE O'DONOGHUE, M.P., ON HOME RULE. A letter appears in the Cork Examiner from The O'Donoghue, M.P., declaring his intention to support the candidature of Mr. Dease for Kerry, seeing in him an adherent of a Government which has redressed the wrongs of ages, established a reign of equality and justice in Ireland, and which is prepared to place at her disposal all guarantee for politi- cal freedom. He declares himself totally opposed to Home Rule and argues there is an essential difference between the present time and the days of O'Connell. A repeal was demanded by the latter because he despaired of ob- taining from the Imperial Parliament measures which have since been granted, and he only raised it after everv effort had 0 failed. O'Connell had certain specific and avowed purposes; but after months of agitation Butt's followers leave us in complete ignorance of what special evils they have in view and base their operations on specious, but untenable arguments that Irishmen are not allowed to manage their own affairs. The O'Donoghue considers the advantages of Home Rule vague and illusory; and denies that the Imperial Parliament is either unwilling, or incapable of doing full justice to Ireland. Personal experience has convinced him that English and Scotch members, who have sat for years, are just friends of Ireland: and that the duty of Irish patriots is () advise tlr-ir countrymen to unite in the closest union with the people who have all the disposition and the power to make their friendship invaluable.

ENGLAND AND AMERICA IN 1782. u Tv? Tritmnr publishes a poem attributed to Alfred lenny.son." The poem first appeared in :he Ano York Ledger, with the following head note Mr lennyson writes to the editor of The Ledger-' The poem, which I send herewith, is supposed to be written or spoken by a liberal Englishman at the time of our recog- nition of American independence.' The verses are ° 0 Thou, that sendest out the man To rule by land and sea, Strong mother of a ) .ion line TIe proud of those strong sons of thine Who wrench'd their rights from thee What wonder, if in noble heat Those men thine arms withstood, Rqtaught the lesson thou hadst taught, And in thy spirit with thee fought— Who sprang from English blood! But Thou rejoice with liberal joy, Lift up thy rocky face, And shatter, when the storms are black, In many a streaming torrent back, The seas that shock thy base W hatever harmonies of law The growing world assume, Thy work is thine—The single note From that deep chord which Hampden smote Will vibrate to the doom.

THE COMIC PAPERS. (From Punch.) THE BEST TONIC.-The doctors disapprove of alcohol, but they are as alive as ever to the cheering effects of good spirits" on their patients. -Mr. Tittups (suggesting impossible Bank to full-sized Nimrod): "Don't you think we could have it here, sir?" "OFF GREpvncH "-John Bright: "Come aboaivS, ■ Captain Gladstone Glad to see you, John. Wad you're A.13. again. If it comes on to blow, { we may want your assistance." MORE OFFICIAL CENSORSHIP OF PANTOMIME.—Police- man (to crowd round Punch and Judy): I wouldn't have minded a quiet performance but to begin insultin' the lawr nnder my wery eyes I (Waxing wroth): Move on or blow d if I don't rnn yer in JUST A HINT.—Is there not a bit of Sydney Smith's, wherein that divine, describing a Scottish rising against English tyranny, says that Sawney betook himself to the heather, and, having scratched himself with the one hand, and cast up an account with the other, suddenly waxed furious, and drew his sword? We hope that certain Transatlantic friends of ours will not bring in so tremen- dous a bill against us, as to make it cheaper for us to fight than to pay. For we love them very much, but we are obliged to be awfully economical in these Gladstonian days. (From Fun.) A Favourite Key with German Bands-The key of the street. By ORDER OF THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN !—Fun is not to be poked at the Ministry. A PIOUS FRAUD. Master (who finds his apprentice fcading a penny awful"): "Your Sunday school master <aid you were a steady moral boy, and I find you-in work time-reading that pernicious trash-Eh, sir!" Boy: "Please, sir, I was only a-reading on in 'opes of the ero dyin' conwerted (From Judy.) A great virtue in a seaman. -lvrecklessness. Steam is a servant that sometimes blows up its master. Judy's housemaid says, the street-door doesn't talk, but she is answering it the whole day long. A celebrated barrister wanted to know what any one could see ridiculous in his wig. Only the head they told him. "OH, NO, WE NEVER MENTION 'EM I" The -Exarainer of Plays has forbidden all political allusions in the Christmas pantomimes." Oh, no, we dare not mention "em I 1 Their names must not be heard; Our lips are now forbid to jest At Government absurd. To other themes they bid us turn, Our jokes and puns to get, But fear, through us, the Ministers Perchance might be upset. In pantomime the Premier's name, In jest, must ne'er be met; The temper of the People's WilTa So easily upset! So, no, we'll never mention him! His name shall ne'er be heard We dare not poke our fun at him, By mandate stern deterr'd.

PERILOUS POSITION OF A STEAMER FROM NEWPORT. The severe gale which swept across the channel on the the morning of the 4th inst., nearly caused the loss of the fine steamer Marley Hill, Capt. Pasmore, 314 tons and carrying a crew of fifteen men, which left Newport on the ^rd inst.. The steamer was bound to Liverpool and between one and two a.m on Thursday, when about six- teen miles off St. Anns Head, she shipped a heavy sea which carried away bulwarks and stanchions on the port side, smashing the boats, starting the combines of the main-hatch, and filling the engine-room with water. The vessel's head was then put to the south when she shipped another sea, which carried away the bulwarks and stanchions on the starboard side and Iweeping the deckhouse overboard the fore-trvsail was also blown away. The steamer then bore up for Caldy Roads. About five a.m. the tires in the engine-room were extinguished by the water, and about eight in the morn- ing she was brought up off the east end of Caldy Island a rather dangerous position. The master, finding that he was not in a safe position, signalled for assistance, when the steamer Athlete, of Bristol, which was anchored in the roadstead, proceeded at once to the disabled vessel and took her in tow, and, together with a boat's crew irom lenby, brought her into safe anchorage in Caldy Roadstead, where she now lies.

The Bradford Daily Telegraph announces the death on Friday morning, of Sir Francis Crossley, M.P. This event will cause a vacancy in the representation of the Northern Division of the West Riding.

AFFAIRS IN FRANCE. PARIS, Tuesday. Victor Hugo's address has naturally excited some inte- rest. The Debuts says that the "people" generally means all the world, but that, according to M. Hugo's definition, it comprises only the working population. The others are not citizens, and have nothing to do with public affairs. The days of caste were thought to be over, but this is another mistake, as the party of Victor Hugo have recognised a.new aristocracy. The Soir point, out that Victor Hugo's sounding phrases are very grand, but that the Radicals of Paris would have been better pleased had they possessed thirty or forty thousand votes the more, instead of the magnificent phraseology of the defeated candidate. As a proof of the importance attached to the election of M. Vautrain it may be stated that the Rentes at the Bourse went up 25c. on the news being known. It appears that the return of the Moderate candidate has gone far to smooth the way for a return to Paris. M. Thiers and several Deputies share this opinion, according to the Cotistilutionnel, but the Debats declares that Paris can do very well without the Assembly, and that the presence of the deputies in the capital can be of very little use. M. Thiers will doubtless find many to assist him should he resolve to adopt a. bold course, and make the return to Paris a Government question but it is doubtful if he will exercise the proper energy at the right moment. There was a stormy sitting at the National Assemby yesterday, on the occasion of dis- cussing the Income-tax for the third time. M. Wolowski's speech was not so tedious as had been feared from his previous specimens. The President expressed the difli- culty which everyone experiences who is called upon to take part in an income-tax discussion. He made no concealment of his dislike to the propo- sition, but admitted that, if necessary, he would agree to a. tax on moveable property. He preferred, however, to wait for the chances of pro- posals emanating from either side of the Chamber, which might conciliate differing opinions, and prove some solution of the dilemma. The Commission for inquiring into the capitulations have decided that there was no reason for blaming General W impffen in the affair of Sedan. The General prefers the reasonable request that the decree of the Commission may be published in order to furnish an offi- cial contradiction to the accusation against him. The Commission refuse to do this, however, because the plan has not been resorted to on former occa- sions. The general, not to be daunted, now requests to be sent before a Court-Martial, but the Commission has not decided what answer to give to this last demand. The trial of the persons accused of participation in the assassination of Monseigneur Darboy, has at last begun, yet so often has it been postponed that when I cross"d the courtyard of the Grandes Ecuries, at Ver- sailles, yesterday morning, I scarcely expected it, and when I entered the Hall, if it had not been for the presence of more lawyers than usual, I should have gone away disappointed, for the publie were not more than twenty in number but the truth is, punc- tuality is not a French quality, and though I had arrived a quarter of an hour after the time at which the trial was supposed to begin, the court arrived half an hour afterwards. The council is composed of the same men who judged the assassins of Generals Lecomte and Clement Thomas, with the exception of the president, who is Colonel Delaporte. The Commissaire of the Government is Commandant Roustan, assisted by a young lieutenant. The 'soners are 23 in number, among whom there are two women. The act of accusation was, composed of two parts-one a recital of the last days of the lamented Archbishop of Paris and his brother martyrs, the other dividing the prisoners into categories according to their participation in the crime. During the reading of these documents the public came streaming in so fast that when the questioning of the prisoners came on there was not a seat to be had. Francois, the director of the prison of La Roquettc, was the first to be interrogated. He was nominated to his post by Ranvier. According to his account, a body of men appeared at the door of the Grand Roquette, at six o'clock on the evening of the 24th of May, led by an officer furnished with an older, signed by Ferre, Ranvier, and another, for the fusillade of six hostages, of which the Archbishop and Monsieur Bonjerm were to be two; and, notwith- standing his denial, he is thought guilty of having filled up the four blanks with the names of Deguerry, Clair, Alland, and Ducoudray. He is a man of bad character. The day after the assassi- nation he asked something concerning one of the impri- soned priests, and added in a coarse way, "Oh he's for the next cartload. Cross-questioned by Commandant Roustan, he thoroughly lost his head, and forgot his defence. The only prisoner questioned yesterday was Ramain, jailor, raised to the rank of brigadier under the Com- mune. He it was that read the list of hostages and conducted them, as the accusation affirms, to the place of execution, but, as he affirms, to the door of the prison only. His plan of defence was to accuse Pigerre, the captain of the band of executioners. As an example of hi.s feelings, I give the following speech of his :—J hat old canaille of a Darboy 4the Archbishop) would not die. He raised himself three times. I began to he afraid of him." Next to Francois and Pigerre comes Genton, accused of having signed the decrees for the assassinations. lhelrincess Marguerite d'Orleans will be married on the 15th at Chantilly, in the chapel of the chateau of the Duke d'Aumale, instead of at Notre Dame, as was reported.

THE GERMAN ARMY. The Prussian .yilitar;, Gazette says that the German army has not rested on its laurels since the war but that is has during the past few months shewn extraordinary activity in repairing its losses, profiting by its experience and carrying out the reorganization rendered necessary bv the establishment of German unity. All the losses caused bv the war may now be regarded as supplied, and "not- withstanding the enormous consumption of materiel of all kinds, the army would now be prepared to march into the field as if it were going on parade. Immediately after returning from the campaign the infantry were put through a regular course of musketry drill, and special manoeuvres took place last autumn for the artillery. In the military schools 700 cadets were trained during the past year, The new military school at Metz will be opened this quarter. "The experiences of the past year," cone udes the Gazette, "are the subject of assiduous study lio, departments of the military organization. They nave already led to a series of important changes, which wIll probably be followed by further improvements."— Pall Mali Gazzette.

THE ALLEGED CASES OF POISONING AT BRIGHTON. On Wednesday, at the Old Bailey, Mr. Serjeant Parry applied to Mr. Justice Lush for a postponement of the trial of Christina Edmunds for alleged murder. The learned counsel said he was engaged in the defence of the Rev. Mr. Watson, before Mr. Justice .Byies. He had made himself master of the whole of the evidence m that cause, and found that it was very likely to last till the afternoon of Friday. Mr. Justice Lush asked how long the case of Miss Edmunds would last. Mr. Serjeant Parry For some days. He said the next sitting of the Court would be on the 29th January, and he was going to ask that the case should be taken the first day of next session. Whenever it was taken it would last tour or five da)s. „r' 'who was engaged in the prosecution, said he regretted that his leader Mr. Serjeant Ballantine was not present, because he (Mr. Straight) could not say how the learned serjeant would be situated next session with regard to time, as he was the leading counsel in an excep- tionally long case elsewhere. He (the learned counsel) would ask, therefore, that the application might stand over till to-morrow morning, when Sir. Serjeant Ballan- tine would in all probability be present. Mr. Justice Lush thought this would be the best course to pursue. At all events, it would be understood that the case would not come on in the present week.

Mr. M'Namara, barrister, has been selected to ac1^.ais umpire in the arbitration in the steam coal trade which will be proceeded with on the 29th instant. Mr. Bidder will act as arbitrator for the masters, and 11r. Macdonald, president of the Miners' Union, for the men. The rules of the "Amalgamated Society of Rail- way Servants," just issued, are described as containing some provisions for the protection of the railway°- travelling public, as well as for the benefit of the men themselves. At a recent meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce, Liverpool, presided over by Mr. W. B. Norwood, a discussion was held on the subject of mails from the United States, and a resolution was adopted to the effect that it would be of great advantage to the trade of this country if mails from the United States were despatched by the steamers of the Cunard line. A formidable addition to our sr; Uer warlike vessels will soon be made at Chatham Dockyard, consist- ing of the iron composite gunboats now building there— the Kestrel, the Rifleman, the Frolic, the Fidget, the lie any, the Badger, the Aerial, and the Zephn, They are being pushed forward; and so much progress has been made in their construction, that they will be ready for launching in a few months. These handy little vessels, not drawing much water, will be armed with very heavy guns, and cannot fail to be useful under many circumstances. At Strauraer, on Friday, the Lord Advocate said the Scotch Education Bill would be the second measure of the session. NEW METAL POCKET VESTA Box WITH PATENT SPRING COVER.—Bryant and May have recently introduced a very useful little Pocket Vesta Box with a most ingenious and simple spring cover it is a novelty in every way, and will soon come into very general use—being of metal instead of card, and retailed, filled with vesias, a.t one penny. Any Tobacconist, Grocer, Chemist, or Chandler, will supply it. 1183

SPIRIT OF THE PRESS. LORD DERBY AT LIVERPOOL. It must be accepted as a remarkable fact, Bays the Times, that a man so reticent in language and so sober in judgment as Lord Derby has proved himself to be throughout a public career of twenty years should sud- denly assume the character of a thorough party man, and leap into the political arena. in the most evident temper of battle. No one would have been surprised at this pug- nacity of the Earl of Derby in other days, for he rejoiced in nothing so much as when he drank delight of battle with his peers," and he scented the fray afar off like the war-horse in the Book of Job. His son and successor has been commonly considered to be deficient in the com- bative element of his father's character, and till Tuesday we should have accepted the popular judgment upon him with out hesitation. But we see he can be excited upon proper temptation, and relishes a vigorous assault, although he may commonly deny himself the pleasure of such indulgence. The effect of his habitual moderation is of course to make an onslaught by him more striking on the rare occasions when it is delivered. He would not, he said, enlarge on the failures and mis- takes of the Government, and having done this he summed up everything that need be said in a few sentences rivalling in compactness and pungency the bitter expressions of the Duke of Somerset in the House of Lords at the end of last session. We all know what a list of blunders can be easily paraded. Unseaworthy ships sent to the end of the world the Prerogative strained as it has not been strained for generations; a Minister in the recess violating by a transparent evasion the provisions of an Act of Parlia- ment passed not six months before, in order to find a place for one of his law officers Budgets mildly de- scribed as eccentric and unfortunate —these are things which make Lord Derby, as they have made many others, thankful that an energetIc, and prosperous country can survive a good many administrative blun- ders." Under Lord Derby's guidance we may look for a new school of politicians, who are to take things as they are and improve them, thus avoiding the errors of those who would change nothing and of those who would transform everything. Whatever new light may be thrown upon his character in new situations, we may be sure that he will n«yer venture upon any ground where he does not feel his footing sure; he must have knowledge before faith, and works by reason rather than by enthu- siasm. It is a necessary result of such a temperament that it cannot excite enthusiasm in others, but it may command respect and confidence, and if Lord Derby's speech at Liverpool on Tuesday be regarded as an appeal to the constituencies to have trust in his guidance, it may perhaps be a successful adventure. T I'^d Derby's address to the Liverpool Conservative Working Lien's Association, observes the Standard, is an almost exhaustive review of the leading political questions of the day. The relative positions of the Liberal and Conservative parties, the agitation against the Crown and the House of Lords, the policy of disestablishment, the controversy respecting the Education Act. the prospects of legislation next session, the Ballot, the new social movement," foreign politics, and the state of Ireland, are successively discussed with that thorough mastery of diverse questions, that keen analytical power, and that vigorous common sense which always distinguish the speeches of Lord Derby. It is not too much to say that throughout the recess we have had no public utterance so valuable in its thoughtfulness, its suggestiveness, and its comprehensive handling of the leading topics of public interest. If there be one omis- sion, it is the absence of any detailed reference to the blunders and failures of the past session. But Lcrd Derby is magnanimous, and is content to thank Heaven that the country is strong enough and prosperous enough to survive a good many administrative blunders." Lord Derhy has no heroic remedies to propose. "There is \vrVi'nii -° done except to shew patience and firmness." Is counsel the noble earl closes a speech remark- able for its comprehensive grasp of the political situation, its sound discrimination, and its statesmanlike wisdom. Jt augurs well for the future of the Conservative party that it counts the speaker among its most valued leaders. Lord Derby, says the Post, has taken advantage of-the annual meeting of the Liverpool Conservative Working Men s Association to deliver a speech which embodies a complete political programme of unusual comprehensive- ness and importance. The speech which Mr. Gladstone delivered to his constituents at Greenwich com- manded greater attention. Lord Derby has not the responsibilities of the Premiership, and it is not from his words that we can gather indications of the policy of a Cabinet. It may be safely said, however, that with the exception of the Greenwich ad- dreRs of the actual Chief of the Government, no exposi- j°n j t'oh'tiral principles and opinions which has been uttered by any party leader during the recess of Parlia- ment equals his speech in interest and weight. Lord Derby could hardly avoid referring to some of the misad- ventures which, unfortunately for the Cabinet, have oc- curred in such unlucky profusion of late. The allusion to the Megsera, though not very new in character, can scarcely be called out of date, and might have been expected. The straining of the Prerogative involved in the manner in which Purchase in the Army was finally abolished was, too, a legitimate object of Lord Derby's criticisms. The °r IS M"bicli condemn the conduct of the Minister w ho in the recess violates, by a transparent evasion, the provisions of an Act passed not six months before, in order to find a place for one of his Law officers." will find an echo in th; breast of every man interested in preserv- ing the respect that is due to the statutes of the realm and the authority of Parliament. The Advertiser declares that the speech of Earl Derby has many good points in it, and is altogether of a broader, more comprehensive, and much more practical nature than the orations at Blackheath and the Guildhall, the invocation to the Druids at Oxford, the naval but not nautical jarns of Mr. Goschen, the dialectics of Mr. V°ifden"3egracv exuberance of Mr. Grant Duff, mlt v of the great guns of the g!eat limpet Administration which calls itself the united Libera party but which acts very much like? despotic party m a pantomime. Lord Derbv does not aim at the art of saying little or nothing in a g-reat many words. He has contrived to say a great deal in the course of a very Jon. and on many points very able speech. He has not given himself despotic airs, but talks like a very sensible, liberal nobleman on various important topics. On the whole we hail this speech of Lord Derby as by far the largest utterance of the Recess. From the lips of some other statesmen, observes the Terr?raph, the "self-denying ordinance" which Lord J erb^ framed at Liverpool might have seemed as if de- signed with treacherous intent to lull Liberals into false secuntv, in order to perpetuate and widen their divisions. it has been an old practice of Conservative party leaders to snatch an advantage over their opponents by unex- pected and, indeed, occasionally unnatural alliances struck up with some momentarily disaffected section of the Liberal party. But Lord Derby stands above all imputation of seeking to blind Reformers to his true policy and we rather read his pro- fession of contentment in the good work that may be dore by a strong Opposition kept weHin hand, with a sigh for the days when the Liberals were both powerful and compact. Yet Lord Derby is too hard on the friends of progress in enumerating the crotchets of the different sec- tions, and asking, with a taunt that bites, though it is courteously disclaimed, "what the great Liberal party "V, T^ut »e admits, that with the Ballot Bill the 1 'i^eral programme has disappeared that „_ i c°ntroversy are in their turn cropping up fts membL /S ^^einent the Liberal partv if r>r +e *ePce any engrossing collective F6 political duty, take the occasion to Xor-Wt-s W1" R(ft,or,al demands or their individual crochets We thank Lord Derbv, at the same time for warning us that the "pursuit of these special ideas must be kept within limits, lest the majority be frittered away, and the strong and compact Opposition," by some well-directed blow establish its solid phalanx on the Ministerial benches. The task of backing up a Minister against his own fol- lowers," as in the case of the Education Bill two sessions ago, is apt to lead the backers into temptation. Not all that follow Mr. Disraeli's lead in the Commons have the philosophic calm which would make Lord Derby quite content with the mere exercise of power; the mind of the ordinary member would inquire why those who di4 the work should have none of the attendant pleasures and advan- tages; and the old, old story of that which the speaker on Tuesday night so strongly deprecated—a transient and feeble Conservative interlude of office-might be told anew. In fact, to carry out Lord Derby's magnanimous programme for his party requires an amount of political virtue and political good sense which the noble author of that programme will find it very hard to discover or to impart. THE FRENCH ELECTIONS. Now, says the Daily News, that the election of Sunday last has been fully considered by the French people, it seems granted upon all hands that no very definite politi- cal augury can be deduced from it. France is drifting to- wards a certain goal; and this election is but a straw on the surface. Y et the materials are rapidlv accumulating tor a thorough comprehension of the state of affairs in that country; and when that solution of the pro- blem becomes clear, it will almost inevitably be accompanied by an organic, and more or less sudden change in the relations of the parties wv aii?/r now covertly struggling for power. When M. Lorgeril maintained in the Assembly the other day that the present Republic was only provisional, his words doubtless found an echo in many a breast on both sides of the House. We should regard t with approval any Government which the free opinion of the country called into power but the present transitional. stage-if the various parties insist on its being regarded as transitional—is full of danger to the liberties of France. The election of a reasonable Republican instead of a rhap- sodical one by the people of Paris does not help things to a solution. It will, the French papers say, facilitate the return of the Assembly to the capital; and it will prevent a vast amount of imaginative nonsense being talked in the Chamber but it has not told M. Thiers anything be did not know before about the will of the country as regards himself and his "provisional" Republic.

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