The Cardiff Times

LLANDAFF. THE NEW BELLS.—The Dean and Chanter of the Cathedral intend to form a company of bell- ringers for the ne -v bells in tiie tower. They ask for the uan es of any parishioners, being regular members of the church who are willing to join it. ALLEGED A-BAULT.—At the petty-sessions, on 1\ll1l1day-iJt:flHe Mes-rs ,JOlla.> Watson and John Pritchar I—.lane Chard summoned Moses Morgan for an alleged assault. The case was udjouriieu fur a month. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.—Mary Rnfter, green- grocer, Treforest, was charged with having worked a horse while te said animal was ill a lame condition, on the second May. Inspector Bartholo- mew, of the R.S.P.C.A. (Newport) proved that the offe ice was committed at Maiudy. Defen aut was fhe 2s 1):1 aud, costs 12< 6d. CHARGE OF DISOBEYING AN ORDER OP MAINTEN- ANCE.—Reuben Phillips, Llandaff, was charged by Superintendent Mattliews, Pontypridd, with disobeying an order of maintenance of his son, who is at present in the Havann h School Ship at Caret ff. The case was adjourned for a month. STEALING A SHEEPSKIN.—Daniel Meredith and Charles Meredith, Llanedarne, were charged by John Roberts with stealing a sheepskin, the pro- perty of the complainant. Last Sunday night the prisoners found a dead sheep at the Cross, LIane. darne, and afterwards A. R. Brinson found the skin of the animal bafl been sold for 4s 6d to Messrs Hall, Reynolds and Co., Womanby-stieet, Caroiff. The offic-r gave the defendant, Daniel Meredith, a bad character, and he was sentenced to 14 days' im) risoument ith hard labour. The defendant, Charles Meredith, was sentenced to one day's hard Libour. ALLEGKD ARELESS CONDUCT.—James Barber was charged with being druuk > hile iu charge of a horse and cart, but was discharged,

NEWPORT. AN inquest was held on Tuesday upon the body of James Daniels, an infant, who was found dead by his mothei's side on Sunday morning. There was an indication that the child had expired in a tit. A verdict of Found Dead" was returned. THE DEATH FROM LOCK-JAW.—Mr Coroner Brewer opened an inquest on Tuesday at the Castle Hotel, Commercial-road, on the body of Edward Weeks, aged G years, whose death re- sulted from lock-jaw, as previously reported. Mr Wade, solicitor, appealed on behalf of the friends of the deceased. George Paul, a lad, said he saw deceased on a break Vall on Pill-bank on Friday, the 9th instant. He was sitting Oil a footboard, from which he fell, the wheel passing over his feet. The tram was standing still when the boy got on to the van. Witness stated that little boys made it a practice to have a ride on the break vaa whilst trucks were being weighed. The guard was not in the break va.n when deceased got on to the foot board. He did not offer to carry the boy home, but witness and other boys did eo. The Coroner adjourned the inquest in order that otner witnesses may be called to give evidence. THE DEATH of a girl 13 y ars of age, named Aon Jones, daughter of William Jones, owner of the tug boat Rescue, which occurred at Capel-street, early on Monday morning, has given rise to some grave rumours. Mr Brewer opened an inquiry at the Castle Hotel, Commercial-street, on Tuesday. A pn.it, mortem examination of the boly was ordered, and the inquiry was adjourned. WIN, AND SPIRITS AT WORKHOUSES.—Colonel Lyne gave notice, at Newwrc Workhouse, on Saturday—" that a special committee be appointed to consider and to report upon the supply of wines and spirits, beer, and porter supplied at the cost of tile union and also that the same com- mitt-e consider and report noon the salaries of the officials of the Newport Union, as compared with other unions, stating also whether they re- commend any alterations." BOROUGH POLICE-COURT,—At the petty-sessions, on Wednesday—before Mr John Moses and Air R. G. Cullum—Charles Ball was charged with assaultingEhzabethEvans.inLlanarth-street, about midnig it 011 Tuesday. Defendant was sentenced to 14 hays' hard labour.—Peter Doyle was charged with assaulting Emanuel and Elizabeth Moses. Beeause complainants refused to give him money, I defendant said he would knock it out of him." Fined Ids 61. or 14 da.YiI.-WYlIdha.m mmens was summoned for assaulting Margaret Johnson. Defendant was fined 10s. A BATCH OF COAL STEALER.—Sidney An- thony, Oliver Sulvey, Ed lard Kelly, and Albert Sullivan, youths, who had been remanded 011 a ch .rge of coal stealing, were ag in brought before the court, together with the a number of women who, it was suppo-e I, were in league with the boys, and from whom they purchased the coal for a few pence. The boy prisoners had been pre- viously convicted, and it was now sought t" obtain conviclõioll8 againMt M ary Cullin", Catherine Harrii<, Catherine Gatehouse, and Priscilla D.viea. It was proved that each of these women bought coal from the boys, but it could not be conclusively proved that the coal which they bought was the property of the prosecutors, Messrs H. and W. Powell. The women were discharge-1 with a caution, and the boys, who had been locked up for a week. were also discharged on promising not to offend again. ALLEGED THEFT OF SHIP'S COPPEH.—William Moriison and Michael Hurley, t o hobblers, were clrarg-e,1 II ith stealillg a quantity of old copper from the Alexandra Dock, belonging to the ship Mary ?ltow. lDlbs of the old copper was pro luced, and this had been taken from a donkey cart, where it had been placed by the prisoners. There appeared, however, to be a doubt as to the ownership of the copper, and the Bench, giving the orisouers tne benefit of it, discharged them. ATTEMPTED SALE OF HOUSE PROPERTY.—Such is the depressed Condition of house protierty in this town, that it is difficult to find purchasers at anything like a reasonable Stmro. Mr Hum- phrey Davies, on Wedne«dav, cm iucted a sale of house property at the King's Head Hotel, when Carlton-villa, and also 27, York-place, both reai- deuces beiog in the same locality, were offere I. The highest offer for the fi.st-named villa was £390, and for the latter £210. Both lots were withdrawn. Thr.e houses in John-street were also offered. JMOO was the highest bid for the tnree. aud then an attempt was ma.de to sell the houses separately. £130 was the highest bid. T is lot >vas likewise withdrawn, but a private otf"r of £440 waS made to the auctioneer subse- quent to the sale.

SKEWEN. DRAWING.—The results of the drawing exami- nation leI i in March, at the Skeweu boys' school, has been received. The following passed, those marked R receiving a prize :—1st grade freehand —VI. Cook, C. Davies (E), David Davies, Thos. Da vies, David Francis, John Hopkins (E), E. Ho elN. Henry L. Jackson. David James, David Noot (E). David James Noot, Thomas Poley (E), David R es, Tnomas Richards, Harry Silby, Evan Thomas, Thomas B. Thomas, Wm. M. Thomas, S. J, Thornton, Thomas L. Tucker, David Walters, and William Williams. 2nd grade freehand—David Price (E) and WIlliam Beynon. 1st grade geometry—John Beesley, Samuel Bowen, David Francis, John flopkirs, David Howells, Hoiry L. Jackson, David Jonea. David Noot, William J. Petherif-k. Samuel Phillips (E), Ben- jamin Price. and Thomas B. Thomaa. 2ad grade geometry—David Price.

TRHDEGAR. AT THE POLICE-COURT, on Tuesday—before Mr Brown and Lhe Rev. W. Hughes—Catherine Cumnwigham and Mary Cotter, 10 a id 12 respec- tively, were oliarire l with stealing coil at Trede- g ir. Catherine was sentenced to 10 days, and the o'her to 1 ,lays at Usk.Ja:nes Lewis an l Pat- rick Leary were fined Is, and cos s, for drunken and disorderly cimduct at Ebbw Vale.—Evan J..n. was ordered to pav 5s. allti costs, for using profane language. — Air C. H. Harris, clerk to the guardians, proseented the following persons for the offences named:—William Bowen was charged with allowing his children (2) to become illm;lte8 of the union. The sum due for 82 week's mainteuoe was £32 16s. The board did not ask fur the arrears, but sin ply wished the children removed and the court exoenses pai l. Defendant was allowed a week to pay, the case to stand adjourned pending his obeying the orrter.—George and Thomas Williams, colliers, were su ninoned for the non-maintenance of their father, and were ordered to pay, the for- mer Is 6 I, and the other 2s 61, per week.—William and John Brown, H rikers, were summoned for neglecting their nsother. It transpired in this cas* that the niot'u i was id m emnerance. l'ney were ordere i to [x ..> it.y :>e: we^n tllem. — John Crumb, mason, Bryumawr, had neglected his wife. who was now in the union, and he now kept another. At defen iant failed to appear, the bench issued a warrant. III the case of Will am Jones, collier, charged witii neglecting his mother, no or Ier wag made for the present, lie having had no employment since the date of the Aberoarne ex- plosion,—Ellen Patfill, an inmate of the Union, was 8imi iiouei| for disorderly conduct at the Workhouse. Defendant was sentenced to 21 davs' hard labour.—James Watkins pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing three flower pots at R! ym- uey, the proj«rty<>f the manager. The bench re- manded the-c.tse for-a week, and defendant was liberated ou bail.

ABKuc. A v j^NNY. AT TtE POLICE-OOUBT, on Wednesday, William Jones, a lad from Llaufoist, and Safth James aliM n Sally Boh." "ere fined 6s each for stealing cord wood from Llanfoi^t Wood, the properby of Mr George Davies.—Elizabeth Cook, housekeeper at the Bull Inn. was fine' I .20:i aud costs, or one month's hard labour, for assaoltiiig Samuel Suean- nttton the 9di rn,c1;f"hn Harris, landlord of the Lamb and Flag Inn, was "fined 40s and costs "(and I his license a« endorse 1) for keeoiug his house 'Onen -during proiiibited hemes omSuuday, the 4th inst. Wui.E 1 ward Lewis, jnn., Thomas Criddle., Daniel Davies, and W. Watkins, who were found 011 the premises, werefinefi 5s ami costs respec- tively, Notice of appeal was given.—Hannah Pwwell, Irehm l-street, wtui commuted far one month hard labour for having behaved in au ob- | •cKktia iuui diaorilirlr muioar iu ,Mniilr«atr»fct

SWANSE A.. STEALING Tipait.—At the borough prliw-eonrt, 1 an Monday—before the Stipen iary (Mr J. C. J Fewler) and other mt^tstrates—Mary Ma honey and Mary Jane Neile, young girls, were charged with.stealing m*u from tJw Great Western kail- way niding.—James Hill, in the employ of tbe company, stated that on Saturday afternoon he saw the two prisoners crossing near the work- shop of the IlLih-street Railway Station, lliey wero going in the direcdon of the Ilafod. He saw then take a quantity of iron belt nginaf. to the c unpanv, and he took them to Mr Superintendent Lautg. ion.—i'.C. Daudt) protwd receiving the pri. swneis and tlie iron front thedast witness. He charged them with Mealing the iron, and they asked iia not to take them this time. He had previously warne I ti- em off. Mahoney safd they found the iron in an ashpit. Tne iron, which consisted ot bolts aud washers, was identified by the company's workmen. Neile was sewtenced to three months' imprisonment, and Mahoney to s x weeks' imprisonment. EMBEZZLEMENT BY AN APPRENTICE.—William Thollla8, an apprentice, was charged with em- bezz ing various suns of mn :ef, a nounting to lis till, and also with stealing a watch delivered to him in the name of his master, John Bevan. Mr J edic"e appeared for the prosecution, and briefly st ited the facts of the case, remarking tim, it was with very great regret the prosecutor took these proceedings, but thosght lie was obliged to do so in justice to his customers. A number of offences had been com- mitted by the prisoner, and it was his d ity to ask the Bench ,0 commit the prisoner for triai. John Bev HI, jeweller, 41, Oxford-street, said the pri- soner had been in his emoloy nearly 12 months. He w is apprenticed. His duty was ro take home work, and occasionally to deliver the bills for such work. He iI td no author ty to demand payment of money from the cu-tomers. If a cus oner pai I him money it was his duty to hand it over to him 011 his arrival home. Witness sent ho re a clock to Mr S allow, and with it a bill for 2s 6d, He subsequently asked the prisoner if 1\Ir Swallow had paid him. He rephed "No;" and that witness had better wri e to him. That was a week after the delivery of the clock. Miss F. Goss owed a balance ot 6s to the prosecutor. Wit- ness never gave the prisoner authority to demand 6:1 from Miss (Joss. Never toll prisoner he was short of money. Mrs D ivies owed 6s for repair- ing a clock. Did notniva the prisoner authority to demand the 6s from Mrs Davies. He said A-lrll wanted him to take off 6 I, and witness told him "veryWHD." Prisoner then handed over 5< 6 I, but he had charged Ales Davies 9s. The various witnesses examined then corroborate I the prose- cutor's statements, and the prisoner h" ving pleaded guilty to embezzling the money paM by Mr Swal- low, was sentenced to six week*' imprisonment. VIOLENT ASSAULT UPON A WIFE.—At the borough police-court, on Tuesday, before the Sti.ien iiary ( Mr J. C. Fowler) and other magis- trates.Re js Williams, Ebenezer-street, v as charged with violently ss-iulting his wife, Mary Ann Wil- liams. T e complainant stated that at present her husband was under sureties to keep the peace. On Sunday night she v/ent into the house at half- past ten o'clock, and defendant came in after her three parts drunk, and threatened to knock her teeth out. Whil-t she was sitting down he came and took hold of her by the hair of the head. dragged her to the floor, and the baby on her knee fell to the fInor. He beat her wieh his fists. He put his knee on her chest, and was beating her, when a police officer came in and pulled him off. She did nothing to provoke him. She wished to have a separate maintenance. P.S. Barnett proved seeing the defendant beating her on the floor. The bench sentenced the prisoner to six months bard labour, ordered him to find a surety in £20 for six mouths, and to allow his wife 5s per week. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—Ellen Shea, Scour- field-court, prost tute, was charged with being drunk and riotous, and making use of profane language, and assaulting Police-constables Davies and H rris in the execution of their duty. For the defence, Catherine Collins was called, and she swore that the defendant was not a prostitute and never was. Witness never kept a biothel.— P.C. Gill was then called, and he stated that the last witness keut a brothel now. She had had two or three houses at the same time. He had seen prostitutes sleeping in the same room with her. T .e defendant was a prostitute, and lived in the house of the last witness about two years ago. Had seen her with prostitutes, but could not say whether she is a prostitute now.—Catherine' Collins was recalled, and the Stipendiary told her it was scandalous to hear mch barefaced perjury as "he had been guilty of. Her evidence was not sufficient to convict a cat upon. Defendant was sentenced to 14 days' hard labour. BOROUGH POLICE. — At the borough police- court, on Wednesday, Mary John, of Garden- street, married woman, was charged with being drunk on licensed premise's, the Terminus Hotel, and not appearing to a summntia. Case with- drawn.—Morgan l'ees, Morriston, hanlier, was charged with obtaining five bushels of oats by false pretences, the property of Francis Gambold. No prosecutor appearing, the accused was dis- charged.—Rachel Burns, of Regent-street, was charged with indecent conduct in Wind-street. Defendant did not apfieir, and a warrant was issued for her apprehension.—Sarah Rees, Brewery-court, was charged with assaulting Han- nah Harris. Fined 10s, i including costs, or seven days. AT THE PENMAEN PETTY-SESSIONS, Gower, held at the workhouse, Penmaen. on Tuesday—before Mr R. A. Essery and Captain Myers—John Foote, of Llanrhydian, was charged with allowing a donkev to strav on the highway. Ordered to pay costs, 8s.—Elizabeth John, of Lannon. was charged with allowing four pigs to stray. Fined f)., and 9s costs.—John N..ath, Penmaen. for allowing cattle to stray, was ordered to pay a fine of Is, and 98 cost8.-Evan Jenkins, Hangexaeth. was charged wit11 allowing two pigs to stray 011 tho highway. Ordered to pay costs, 9s 6d.—John Williams, farmer, of Lannon, was charged with being drnnk. and was fined 5s, and 9s costs, this being his eleventh o'fence.—William Beynon, farmer, Bishopstou, was charged with trespassing in search of game in the day time, on Mr Peu- rice's preserves. The cose was proved, and the defendant was fined 2Ds, and costs 10s 6d. INSPECTION OF THE ROYAL GLAMORGAN MILITIA.—The annual inspection of tuis fine regiment took place at liead-quartersouWedneB lay, Colonel Davis, V.C.. Roal Artillery, being the inspecting officer. The regiment has been up for training 2) days but the recruits have been up for a longer period. The officers in attend mce on Wednesday, were Colonel B Hard, Major Heyworth, Captain Hughes, 0apt in Richardson, Lieuteuant Morris, second Lieutenant Sir Joseph S.iearman, second Lieutenant Formby. Captain and Adju- tant Maiuwaring, and Dr Paihlon. Thegatlant nfScers inspected the men in heavy march- int; order, in the square and made a minute examination of the clothing, accoutre- ment*, and kits. They wtre then put through retmsitory drill, shifting1 fiom stand to stand by cutting and slewing gun drill and cryn drill, the repository an I gua drill being per- formed in a most efficient manner. They after- wanlg marched to the cricket field, and paraded in field-day order, when the various evolutions were gone through in a highly creditable manner, and at the close the Inspecting officer co npli- mented the men upon their excellent behaviour. The total strength on parade was 305 the entire strength of the regiment being 330. Sir Joseph Spearman's carri ige was on the ground, and Lady Spearman, with a lady friend, withessed the in- ( spection with much interest. AN IMPROVEMENT.—For years past, at the assizes and quarter-sessions, and indeed when the police-court is held in the Guildhall, complaints have betn constant as to the inconvenience caused by the noise of passing vehicles along Somerset- place. We are glad to know that this great nuisance will henceforth be remedied, as the authorities are laying down a wooden pavement to obviate the evil complained of. It has been adopted in other towns with success. VALUE OF PROPERTY IN DEPRESSED TIMES.— On Tuesday, at the Jeffreys' Arms, Oxford-street, Mr Bu=e offered for sale three leasehold houses, being Nos. 1, 2, and 3, Williams'-court, James- street. Swansea. The property is held for a term of 99 years from the 25th of March, 1844,and three Ihes, at the ground-rent (If £ 4 er aunutn. There was a good attendance, and after a spirited com- petition the lot was knocked down for £ 139, tile purchaser being Mr Borwick, of Catherine-street, Swansea. Mr Buae is to be congratulated on the price obtained,

MERTHYR. AT THE POLICK-OOURT. Oil Wednesday, the Stipendiary outite bench, Thomas Griffiths and John Edwards were summoned by William Lewis, a watchman at Cyfarthfa, for illegally fishiug ill the river Taff at Cyfarthfa. Th, odtuce was proved, defendants having placed douri night lines. Two trout were caught, and Griffiths u as ordered to pay 9d, the value of the fish, 5s fine, aud coats. The other defendant was dismissed.— John Connor, labourer, DowlaK charged ith. stealing a waterproof, the property of William Jones, was sentenced to seven day*'imprisonment. WIlliam Howells, collier, charge i with being drunk anJ refusing to quit the Patriot Inn, all I assaulting P.O..Jones, waA fined 10s and costs for t'le first offence, and sentenced to 14 days for the assault. CLAm AGAINST EXECUTORS. — At Merthyr county-court, on We ties iay, Judge Falconer and a jury were engaged for a long time in hearing the case of Thomas Ashtou, draper. Dowlais, v. Robert McCleod. sanitary inspector, an I his wife. Mr F. James appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Plews for the defendant. During 1877 a Airs Hughes and her fa mily caute to live in an un- furnished portion of Mr McCleod's houaeat Uow. lais, and whilst there was supplied with (joods by the plaintiff to the amount of £7 401 8d. In January, 1878, Mra Hughes died, and a few months after the flefendaut married her daughter, retaining the goods which were in his house belonging to Mrs Hughes. Plaintiff now sued him and his wife for the i:7 4s 8 I, as her execu- tors. For the defence, it was net up that McCleod had naid fur deoeased's coffin an.1 funeral, and had also lent money to her when alive, mnouuting to more than the value of the goods. His Honour directed the jury to return a verdict fot the plnin- tiff, but reserved the question of costs until a further suit between the two .parties had been heard. CLAIM POR WAGES.—At the same court, on Wednesday, a widow uamed Kmina Morris sought to recover £4l 5s, alleged to be due for wages from David Evau Jones, contractor aad proprietor of the Navigation Hotel. Mr Plews for the plain- tiff, and iVir D. Rees Lewis for the defendant. Plaintiff said Mite ha ( received 110 wages durin¡.:the whole of the two yea" and eight montfo she was iu defendant's seivice, tout acknowledged that defendant had paid for articles of olothiiig, and givott her mo ey, which she looked upon an ,pre- seats. His Houour reserved judgmeut.

SIRHOWY. A T/ECTBRU was delivered OH the :r9tn Ifnllt.. by the Rev. 'a\ieaiu S. Jones, scientific teotarer, cf Rteynmey, on "The Tetephone" illustrated by numerous scientific experiments. Tbe attendance was large, and the lecture was lugldy appre- ciated. ■ ■ .9

"CKUBL LosfBes" (first published in these column.), by Jowpn Hattoo, having (lone its-duty ill the fashionable three volume torm, has last been putohaae ) by Waroe ami (Jo. for a five yeafx* l ase, to b republished in their famous Companion Library. It wi 1 appear iu this oueap forui during j tha Miasant saw mm-

STRANGE C11AUG8 OF Ai1- I TOPrED RAPg. I THE PRISONER < OMMITTED FOR TRIAL. At the Eglwytwrw pi tty-sessions, held on Taea. day hat—before Messrs J. T, W. Jam s, B. Evaoa, H. LI. Harries, and W. Mathias— Ebe.iezer Davies, far net, residing at Ffvnonovy, in t e parish of Dinas, Pembrokeshire, sur- rendered to his bail, charged with having assaulted Mart ia Griffiths, Penybont, Newport, Pem., with intent to commit a rape, ea Weduesday night, ApriL 30th, aliout 12 o'clock. Mr J. A. G. Ev ns, solicitor. Cardigan, con- ducted the prosecution amI Mr W. Bo l'en Ro-viands, instructed by Messrs George and Son, Cartlig m, d^fen led. Martha Griffiths, the complainant, sworn, said I am a single woman, living at Newport, Pem. On the 30th of Auril last 1 travelled from St. Davids to Fishguard. I reached tbe latter place just as the shope were being closed. It was I abont nine p.m. I called at the bouse of Mrs George, Lower Fishguard, for refreshments, and asked for a. be I, I had refreshments, but failed to obtain a bed, and had to proceed on my journey home. I had a lift in Parson Gr ffiths' trap ns far as Fishguard, anil walke I the remainder of the road. I left Mrs George's house a.bout 10 p. m. A trap passed me between Fishguard'and Newport I met a young sailor near Mr Roo'i's honan I he spoke to me. I saw hhl the next day near Clover liill. I con inued mv journey, and when near Yetybom «rei;—toe division betveen Fish- guard iand Dinas parishes—I heard footsteps coming aft r me. and the prisoner overtook me near the place. After he overtook me, he asked mp ho v far ..as I going. I a iswered liiui that I was going home. I then aske I hi 11 if he was I going far, a id he replied, Not very far." He slAi l he bad been to a sale, and had come from Puncheston. Afterwards we walked side by side until we had passed all the houses. It was a bright moonlight nifht. We walked about half a-mile together. When we reached Dinas common prisoner pulled me asi lj. I told him not to insult me. He then threw me down on the right-hand si le of the road, close to the hedge, took. uu my clothes, and endeavoured to assault me. I resiste 1 to the utmost of my power, and o.dled for Mr Stephens, Clover-hill, by name. I told prisoner that I would report him. I had never seeu prisoner before, and the prisoner left me. I cannot say how long the struggle lasted. Prisoner pressed his arm or his clothes against my mouth, to prevent my scream- ing. A trap then came up, and he desisted and ran away. I was uot aware of a trap having been there. I called to the men in the trail, and was taken back by them to Olover-hiU. I have been bedridden all the time, off and on, for a fortnight or more. I cannot say what colour the prisoner's clothes were. They were not white. The colour was something like that of those ne has on to-dav. The next day, in company with P.C. Symmonds, saw prisoner in the village of Dinas. I recog lined him at o ice, and told him that he was the man that assaulted me on the previous night, and that I would s Tve him out. I heard the conversation between P.O. Sy nmonds and the prisoner. Prisoner said that he was at t e time in question at the Royal 0 i k. Fishguard. He was cautioned by the officer before he asked him to speak. He said that he had not seen me at all that night. Cross-examined by Mr Bowen Rowiands I had ridden all the way from St. David's to Fishguard. Mrs George keeps a public-house. I was alone when I called there. I have been in the habit of calling there. I did not get a bed the-e, Mrs George alleging that her daughter was sleeping in the bed. I looked at my watch in M rs George's house. It was 10 p.m. I stayed there about 10 or 15 minutes. I had my watch then in my bosom, inside my stays, on the aide prisoner kept his head pressing on ma ( he glass of the watch was broken). I did not know the sailor whom I saw. I saw him between Mr Roch's house and Yetybompren. I had talked with him. I met him next da.y at Mr Stephens' house (Clover Hill). He told ma that he had seen me, but I would not I have known hi.n had he not spoken to me first. The prisoner did not speak anything rude to me than I have said, but appeared a very de- cent person. I was not very far from Clover-hill. It was about a stone's throw. I was striking him with one hand, I did not scratch him, as I was afraid to do that; but was not afraid to ten him I would pinish him. Hiselbow was on my mouth. I was not injured: no blood came from my mouth or nose. The policeman brought me up to the prisoner. I was not asked to pick him out from among six other men. There was no other man near at the time. I cannot say whether hi", clothes were light or dark by the fselin-g, his coat was cloth. I cannot say whether he had So •, waistcoat on, or tell the colour of his trousers neither can I say that a hat was Oil his head. I had a bonnet on at the time it fell off my head and was crushed. The strings of the bonnet were hurting me, I live with my mother ;md sister. I have had an illigitimateJchiM, and h ive fnever sworn the father, as the father took it to nurse. Tne child is not three months old. I had been to St David's to see mv late mast er and to see my child. I was once under a promise of marriage from the father of it. I no not think my assail- ant had anything in his hand. Toe prisoner was found about Dinas. The police officer went to fetch the prisoner, and left me in the lane. After- ward.. he brought the prisoner to me. My person was not scratched. There was 110 external marks except a little bit of skin hansring ou my finger. The refreshments I took at Mrs George's house were Id of beer, and 2d of spirits given me by a getitteman but I only tasted it, and poured it into my handkerchief. '!1 Re-examined: I lost some of my clothes—a comb Rnd some ribbon (produced). 1 called on Dr Havard 011 the 3rd of May, but he was not in, and again called nn the 5th and saw him. Dr Havard and the complainant's sister were examinerl, and spoke toc-otain marks. P C, James Symmonds then said I remember on Marxist having accompanied prosecutor to Dinas in search of the prisoner. She Wai about 20 yards before lIIe. when we saw the prisoner coming to-vanla us along the lane from 'Ffynoiiovv j Farm, Sue i,1entifie,1 him 8S the person who assaulted. I charged him. He replied that he could get plenty nf witnesses tn prove that he was at the Royal Oak Inn, Fishguard, at the time. I then took him in charge, and conveved him to Fishguard. Before we reached Fi-ihguard he said. "Can I call at two or three places in Fishguard 1 bv myself?" I replied that he could do nothing ofjthe sort. The clothes (produced) were given to me by the prisoner. # Croas-exatnined I was going to FFynonovy to look for prisoner. Wheu I saw him cominir I told the prosecutor to stoo some 40 or 50 yards off. She did not recognise biin then. I went on to meet prisoner. When I arrested prisoner ha was dressed in shabby grey clothes. I saw no marks on his face or on his person. The Rev Isaac Hughes Jones, rector of Dinas, said: I remember the first Monday in May meet- ing Mr Ebenezer Davies (prisoner) on my way to llenice, and told him that his father was in such a critical state that if he heard a hint of this case it would be the cause of nis death. He asked me to speak to Mr Griffiths, of Maensaeso if I could induce hiut to put an en 1 to the case. I tI ,i I that I could not do ao as I only knew hiln by sight, < but that I would see his son in a day or two, and would speak to him. I told prisoner that Le girl oould not put an end to the case is it was in the hands of the police, md that he had better consult a lawyer. He still appeared very anxious to keep it from his father, and pleaded that he had been drinking, Mil did not know that he had done anything fvrong. Cross-examined The anxiety displayed by the prisoner arose, I gather, from the fact of his tather's illness. Mrs John said: I live at Oarnnmdog, which is about a quarter of a mile from the placs where tl.e assault took place. I was out on the 33th of April attending to a cow in an outhouse, between 10 and 11 o'clock. I heard screams three times. The third time I distinguished a woman's voice. Th- Bound appeared to be coming from the direction of Clover Hill. D. O. T'hhmaa,'Clover Hill, sai l: On the day after the 30th of April I went to Dinas Common, where I found a comb. a bonnet, and a garter. I found them on the hedge on the side of the road, about 55 yards from my house. 1 noticed the ground, and found alight marks, as if it had been 8cra.tch8(1. Eleanor Trevor, spinster, saidI reside At Fishguard. I was at the Custom H HIRe on the 30th of April flast. between nine and 10. Isiw the man known as Davies, Ffytiono vv, with a grey co it on, at the kitchen door. that is the mail (pointing to the prisoner). Sarah John, Lower r tshguard, sworn, sail she recollected the 30.,h of April, seeing prisoner abo t 10 p.rn, by her door. e> quiring for Mr Griffiths' honse., He wore a grey coat. This concluded the case for the prosecution. Mr W. Bowen Rowlands, on behalf of the pri- soner pleaded not guilty, aad called the following evidence for the defence The Rev Mr Jones said On the 1st ot May I was sent for by the prisoner to see him in Fish- guard look-up. I went, and advised him to tele- graph for hia lawyer, and told him that. whet er guilty or not, it woulc be much better for him to put an end to the case on account of hib fatbel"I:i, health. Mary Geonrfi, Dinaq Arms, Lower Town. Fish- guard, said I remember the night of the 30th of April, when the pros cutor came into our house. She eame in about 9.25, and left ahout 10. S ie did not ask for a bed, hut Mr Davis, auctioneer, did. Sho had no money in her pocket. She had a pennyworth of beer, and t o pennyworth of brandy, and she drattk it all. I saw the prisoner there after t.he prosecutor left. He passed the house about 11.30, all 1 was washing the pave- ment. I saw him go in to Mrs M. A. Lewis' house, which isnext-doot b it one Cross-examined I am not related to the tJrÍ- foner. I know the time by the watches of the men who left the house. Mary Anne Lewis corroborated the last witness, and said that prisoner staved at her house until 1L30 n.m. on the night of the 30th of ApriL William Williams said I am a farmer, living ttt Treathro. On the 'light of the 30th of April I was returning from Newnort in the direction of Fishguard. When about 250 yards from Clover Hill I heard screams, and went up to the place, which was within 50 yards of Clover Hill. There I saw the prosecutrix. She made a com pi int to me, and I asked her if she knew the man. and she replied that she did not. She gave not no descrip tion of the person or his apiiearance. She was in a very excited state. It must have been het.reen 11.30 p.m. and 12.15. When I went in to Clover Hill it was between 12.20 and 12.25. It was about 26 minutes from the time I saw the woman until I took her into the Clover Hill. He person passed me at the time. The prisoner was committed to take his trial st the next q larter colons at Haverfordwest, for an assault with intent, but he was admitted to bail. The case haa created a great deal of feeling in thecenuty.

Our Middlesborongk eorrespondeut says :—The liabilities and assets of thefiriuarecently suspended are now becnlllillg known. The S:erne Iron Com- pany's liabilities are £45,060, and the assets, in. eluding the works at Darlington and Middles- borough, are £200.000; Lloyd and Co" including the titivate li .bi'ities of the partners, stand for 6*10,001; ami Ho> kius,Gillfea, audU«.,for £ 300,000. The assets are Wøa.

THE BAPTIST COLLEGE, PO.NTY- P 00 L. ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS AND MEETINGS. Tussday and Wednesday was the 72nd anniver- sary of the Baptist College, at Pontypool. The written examinations of the students hal beeu Carrie I 011 for three or four weeks before the meet- ings, and were conducted by the toileting gentle- men :—In Esohatology and Svm iolism, by tae Rev Thos. Daviee* -D.D., Haverfordwest in Ecclesiastical Polity and Greek Testament, by the Rev HII.;h Joues, D.D., M.A., Liangotlen; iu Systematic Toe-Jo gy, >y the Rev J. Rhys Morgan, D. D., in Trinit rianis n and Christology, by the Rev B. Thomas, Narberth in Bible H md-oook, by the Rev Owen Gritfit is, Blaenconiu; in Moral Philosophy, by the Rev Riouard Jones, Abersychan in Logic, by the Rev John Douglas, Newport in Greek, Philosophy, by t.ie Rev. Win. Medley, M.A., Rawdon Collige in Classics, by the Rev. W. Edwards, B. A., H iverfordwest; in Pure aud Mixed Mathematics, by the Xev. D. E. Jones, M.A., Carmathen: in English Language, by the Rev. G. N. Cook, N e port; and in Chemistry, by Mr Donald Arthur Bassets, B.A., B. LL. There were reports from each of the examiners. The general result was highly satisfactory, the average excellence of the papers being very high. Of 123 papers in th president's depa. tnent of theology And p ii'o-iop'ay, 103 papers were placed in t >e first division by the examiners, 17 in the second division, and only three in the third divi- sion, Tlie m .xi nu ii n mber of marks is 100. A stu lent g duiug two-thirds of thi number ia placed in the first division a student gaining one-naif is placed in t'le second division a student above 43 marks in the hird divison; below 40 the pauers are marked unsatisfactory. 011 Tuesday evening tie re was a Welsh service in Crane-street C >a >el, introduced by the Rev. D. Griffiths, Dowliis. The Rev. C. Griffiths, Cinderford, preached from the 4th versa of the 2qd cha ter of 1st Thess doaians. There was a special service at the Crane-street Baptist Chai>el, Pontypool, 011 Wednesday morn- ing. The Rev. T. Jones, Aberdare, introduced the service, and the Rev. J. Oven, Swansea, preached, Mr Owen took for his text the words of the 12th verse of the 4ih chapter of the 1st Epistle to Timothy-" Let n I man despise thy youth; but be thou an example to the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, ill faith, in purity." Mr Jones principally Created of t 19 character of the preacher. The preacher, he said, had lived from the age of Noah, the preacher of righteousness, until now; his voice ha.1 not been silenced, his functions hal not become obsolete, his work had not been superseded. There were two aspirants to the throne I10 occupied—the Press and the Priest. Books were important. The written Word was necessary, and it was well that Go i's revelation had b en commuted to writing, and not handed down by tra iition. The best thoughts of the greatest thinkers had been circulated bv means of the printing press, and it lr.ight be said that as in the Apostolic age the printing press was not known, copies of the sacred books could not be multiplied rapidly, oral teaching was necessary-that now that copies of the Bible were multiplied ra; i llv the necessity of oral teaching had ceased. Not so. Symp itliy ha 1 always beerr a power. The ordinance of preaching could not be superseded by the written word, neither could the ordinance of preaching be superseded by a priesthood. Among them there was the pulpit, and not the altar, ths preacher and not the priest and there never was a time when it was more important that all Christians should remember what they were, and act thereupon; that each wis a priest, whether ordained by a Bishop or not, whether in female attire or not, whether hailing from Oxford or not. Christian ministers were teachers. They possessed no magic power to convert the simple elements of bread and wine into the body and blood, the soul, aud the very divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ; they had no authority to forgive sins; but they had on their lips the message of salvation through Christ to all sinners, even the ciiief. Christian ministers were animated with the desire not tf) be the rulers, but the helpers of men-this, indeed, was the very spirit of the Christian raiuistry. Tile Pre<s was b isy and the Priest was active, but the Preacher was living, and was needed to-day. The young preacher might very well be distracted by the multitude of counsellors with whom lie was sur- rounded and he might think when he as addressed by so many voices, some weak, some strong, many of them contradic- tory, that the question how to do it wai far from being answered. While the young preacher might derive good from books on homi- letics and lectures 011 preaching, yet if he once re- solved on being true to him-elf in the cultivation of his power and in the delivery of his message, he would do the very best he could for himself an 1 for tho-e who saw an 1 heard him. The Christian worker must be a Christian in heart anfl deed. Now it was assumed that the Chris- tian minister should be more devotedly pious, more spiritually minde l, than other people-that on account of his work, his continual attention to religious s-ibjects,he should bo more advanced than Christians generally. It was true that all Chris. tians should aim at nothing else than perfectiou- the goal set before ministers and churches alike. But there were gradations in the Christian life, and he did not think the popular feeling wrong that the minister ought to be more advanced in spiritual character than the people amongst whom he laboured. However, so he pointe,1 out, tiie common impression that it was earier for ministers to lead a godly life than others was in- correct. In this connection he glanced at the diaracter of the preacher in relation to his work. l'here were peculiar ternl" ations which bellet the preacher in relation to his work. Sltch, for in- stance, as the constant repetition of the great truths of revelation. Then again, the calling of a preacher was placed among the learned profes- sions to make choice of the ministry as a mere profession was degrading to m in and dishonour- ing to Go I. And he preferred the other word, "calling." The preacher must be called to his work; the preacher, like the poet, was born, not made. It was a great thing to find one's right place and right wo: k, and people should be con- tent to do what they could, not presuming to fret because it was little. Training and culture might- 10 much, but training and culture could lot make a preacher. Priests ca ne without being prayed for. But God alone could form preachers. The rev. gentleman spoke at some ength of the evils resulting from regarding the calling of a minister as a profession merely, urging that when preachers spoke from the testimony jf conviction there would be brighter days in the Christian Church. Right character nould assist the preacher in his work. Ruskin had said no raise person could paint; right going with sincerity, l'hese words might be applied to the work of the preacher. Holy living would enable him the better to apprehend the truths he was appointed to teach. It was upon their character preachers had to relv. He inculcated the idea that the preacher should cultivate the power of concentration, and the habit nf watchfulness the power of concentration— for the preacher must thi ik alone, and thinik earnestly, and look with his own eyes, and not through the spectacles of any creed maker or learned professor and the habit of watchfulness— for that (in which he included the study of char- acter) wo dd prove helpful in the work. They had entered into the labours of the Puritan, but. at the same time, t e Puritan was not then* master, he was not infallible. Our fathers bad left us their wisdom, but their folly al o went with it; we had inherited our fathers' estates, but parts of them were heavily mortgaged. The preacher should have eyes behind and before—behind to see the history of the past, and before to observe t'ae signs of the times. Wales had been a land of preachers, and the old power remained. But, he impressed upon the students, their character or soirituil life was all-important in th; r work. This was. he said, the only power which could effectually overcome the unbelief of the age. Spiritual life in the minister and in the church, would resist unbelief and sin. A.m<.ng th >»e present we observed the Revs .T. W. Lance. Newport; N. Thomas, Cardff; J. Howel's, Mountain Ash J. Thomas, Penelawdd Thomas Lewis, Risca C. Griffiths, Cin lerford B. Thomas, Narberth T. Cole. Bridgend J. G, Phillips, ijlanelly, Carmarthenshire J. P. Williams, Pontlottyn Isaac Watts, Aber- gavenny D. Bevan Jones, Caerleon D. D ivie-, Ponthir; D, Griffiths, Dowlais J". Morgan, Llanwenarth W, Morris, Treorky E. Jones. Blaenavon D. Jones, Bl dna E. E. Probert. Ahercarne; T. Jones, Aberdare; W. Walters, Sirhowy D. Davies, Newbridge, Mon. J. Williams, Bryntnawr: J. Owen, Swansea • D. Griffiths, Dowl is J. G. Davies, Newbri'lge D. Thomas, Resolven T. Cocker. Pontnewydd B. Johnson, R.iglau W. Jones. Ebbw Vale; J. Meredith. Brecon; D. B. Richards, T harth; J. Edwards, Blaenavon G. H. Cooke, Mamdee J. Evans Tydee; D. A. Basset, classical tutor, nro. t"m. T. Richards, Goit-e ,T. Griffiths, Ehh vVale; W. Maurice, Tirzah W. Morgan, Usk; R. Jones, Abersychan; E. Watkins, Ryeford J. Lewis, Blaina; G. Alway; J. Doudas, Newport; T. Morgan, Dowlaf; Messrs B. Lewis, Glanbaiden E. Morgan. Colebrooke Vale; T. Lewis, At>er- Bychan: W. L. Pratt, Pontynool; E. H. Davies, treasurer of the college; J. Wyke, Abergavenny D. Davies, Merthyr. There was a very large con- gregation. Tue business meeting was held subsequently in Crane-street Chanel, under the presidency of Mr E. H. Davies. It appeared from the treasurer's statement of account that the total receipts this year amounted to Ct.173 Is 41, and t at there WIll n, hahnee in hand amounting tel £ 42 (5s. The PRESIDENT of the College (the liev W. M. Lewis) read the report on to vear's work- — Soon after thecommencentofthe session the health of the classical tutor, the Rev D. Thomas, began to fail, and in the first week in November his illnesi became 110 serious thHt he was obi-god to dye np all duties. From a renort. of his medical attendant, just received, there is but little hope of his being able to resume v>ork next August. Tht committee deeply deplored the sad calamity that has befallen him, and earnestly pray that it may please God soon to restore liim to a life of useful- ness and activity. From the middle of November till Christmas, Mr John Pugh, one of the senior students, conducted Mr Thomas's cl .sses, and gave conch autisfftction. B it in January, Mr I Donald Arthur Ba sett, LTJ.B., of Bristol, was appointed substitute classical tutor till the end of tile ses<ion. His temooraryencragement with the committee terminate' this day, and it -is tor this meeting to decide what arrangements should be made for the futufe. In the month of Feturuarv your committee had to iameut the sudden death of the Rev Daniel Morgan, of Blaenwon, who had for many years f;iithf»lly served the institution in the capacity of secretary. They keenly fdtllis loss. His kind and genial disjiosition, his many noble qualities, liis public services had won for hfm the love and respect of thousands in the Principality. By the Col- lege has been deprived of one of its truest friende one or tin, wisest counsellors, aml ene of its iibles", advocates. Two prominent members of the central committee hnve also gont to then r°st—the Rev. Richard Williams (Hengoed,), and Mathetes, the greatest Welsh Baptist wjifer *f this century. The session commenced with SO students, of whom aix were probationers, and six unattached rtudents. The probationers were— Mr Joseph Davies, Dowdais Mr Evan Thomas, Llanelly; Mr R. E. Williams, Ehhw Vale Mr W. B. Griffiths, HatMMntet; Mr Gwflyw Evans, Uroaa Inn t and Air Hugh Jones, Holyhead. These having completed t'leir term of probation, hive been received by the c nimittee J" I'" recom&ei-idaUon of tiie tutors. Of the unattached students, one (If tJteru left soon after the beginning of the session, and another has been a.!weut since Christmas on aecaant of illness. Tne aeniof student, Mr Evart, Oeorge, accepted the unani- mo'H invitation of the Caurch at Argoel ill, Jainfamy, and has already entered ou pastoral work. Of the stadents now in the institution,. Mr John Pugh, who has receive 1 invitation from churches wishing to extend his course of study, lias, with the approval of the president, applied for admission iato Regent's Park College. Messrs Eli is E vans, it. H. Roberts, and F. Johnson are engaged to supply vacant church"s, with every orospsct of immediate settlement. Mr Dan D mes has accepted the pastorate of the Welsh Oimrch at Bangor, and Mr Thomas Powell of the Church at ()wllld,lre. The committee have every reason to believe that these young brethren will prove themselves nblHand faithful ministet-sof the Word of Life. In leaving the institution, they daitnour prayer and s\ mp .thy. Diiringthe session thc presi lent brought before the attention of the stu lents the subject of mission work, and it is a matter of devout thankfulness that the I missionary spirit is ao active in the college, that so many of the studen's are anxious to be engaged in the glorious work of proclai ning the unsearch- able riches of Ciirist to the teeming millions of In Iia, China, all I Africa. Too applications of 80rne of them ATe now under tha cons deration of the Missionary Society, The tha^k* of the committee are due to the Rev. Alfred Tilly, Cardiff, for kindly visiting the college, and addressing the tudeuta on mission worit; and to the Rev. J. Douglas, Newport, for addressing them on the "British and Irish Home Mission." They also record with pleasure the visit of the Rev. A. Po ell, who explained the object and a ivocated the claims of the Bibie Translation Society. The expenditure of the session has been largely increased by an outlay on repairs, paint- ing, and furnishing. A safe bus al o been pnr- chased and placed in the college, where the deeds of the college have been deposited. Though the year has been one of great commercial depression, especially in the coal and iron districts of South Wales, and the task of obtaining contrihntiong of unusual difficulty, your co nmittee have the plea- sure to annhunce that they have been ahle to meet all their liabilities, and ckve t'e financial year with a balance in favour of the college. The amount received from ihe ordinary source of in- come. viz., college subscriptions and payments by students, is larger than any former year in the history of the college. This should call forth feelings of devont gmtituda nnd hope. Your committee thankfully acknowledge the receipt of a legacy of £ 6 10s, bequeathed to the college by the lat.eiMrBenjaminT oinas, Llan, Cilmaiiillwyd. The conduct of t'le students during the session hM been exemplary, their preaching engagements numerous, ani1 their services in many instances received with marked favour by the churches. (Applause.) On the proposition of the Rev. W. JONES, secon 'ed by the Rev. Mr MAURICE, the minutes were approved of, and the report adopted. A vote of thanks was passed to the officers and the committee for their services during the past year,—Mr E. H. Davies was requested to con- tinue to act as treasurer, and Mr B. Smith as auditor—on the proposition of the Rev. J. Grif. fiths, seconded by the Rev. J. Williams. The folIoM ring names were added to the list of central committee men :—The Rev. T. Griffiths, Abertillery the Rev. Dr. Williams, Pontlottyn the Rev. A. J. Parry, S vansea the Biv.-Jame* Owen. S vansea; Mr Richard Pardoe. Aberdare Mr David Davies, Merthyr; Rev. W. Thomas, Glascoed Rev. W. Morton, Brynmawr; I.dv, B. Evans, Neath. There was a long discussion as to the appoint- ment of secretaries. Ultimately it was decided to appoint the Revs, Bev in Jones, Caerleon, and T. Lewis, Risca, were appointed joint secretaries. Votes of thanks to the preachers and the examiners were passed. The Rev. N. THOMAS, Cardiff, proposed, and the Rev. T. LEWIS, Risca, seconded the following: I, That this meeting desires to record with pro- found sorrow, the great loss the college has sus- tained by the death of their secretary, the Rev. Daniel Morgan, Blaenavon, who departed this life ou Wednesday, February 5th, 1879. They cherish his memory with affection and reverence, and feel that. by his removal the College has been deprived of one of its truest friends, one of its ablest advocates, and one of its wisest councillors. In common with thousands in the Principality they have held him in high esteem, not only on account of his noble qualities and personal worth, but also as the enlightened, earnest, and con- sistent promoter of all measures tending to the intellectual progress, the moral improvement, and spiritual elevation of the Churches. They also tender to his widow the expression of their heart- felt svmpathy, aud pray that it may please God to sustain and comfort her under tliis sad be- reavement." This was agreed to, all present rising to their feet. The Rev. T. COLE. Bridgend, moved, and the Rev. J. EVANS, Tydee, seconded, that the Rev. J. Clifford, London, and the Rev. A. J, Parry, t S vansea, Khonl.1 be requested to preach next year. Mr D. A. Bassett was appointed substitute classical tutor, and a vote of thanks to the chair- man concluded the proceedings. During the meet- ing" a proposal to raise the president's silary was under discussion, but it was decided to postpone this for the present.

BLOWING IN' Of FUltNACES AT SIRHOWY. The blast was turned on at two of the furnaces in Sirhowy Works on Tuesday evening, and the public were made aware of the fact when the "bell" was lowered, as the -blaze 8h",t high into the air, lighting up the place for some hundreds of yards around.

FLOATING A SUNKEN STEAMER IN PEN AHTIIROAVS. On Wednesday afternoon the steam-ship Amazonas, of Sunderland, which was sunk 011 the 243th ult., off Lavernock Point, by the steam-ship ::)0 II 10 rro!; tro, was successfully raised and fl, ,ated by the contractors, Messrs Eiliottandjoifrfys. engineers, of Cardiff, by the aid of the steam-tug- boats Thomas Coliingdon. Bull Dog, Rattler, and the screw-tug Tom tiayers. She was safely placed on tilt/g. idiron outside the Pier-head, abo it seven o'clock ill the evening, for survey. Captain H. Cloak, of Cardiff, has been ia attend- anoeon behalf of the clubs.

THE CH A RilE OF INDECENT ASSAULT AT CARDIFF. At the Cardiff Police-court on Wednesday, John Kelly, a seaman. appeared on a remand, charged with an indecent assault on a girl named Mary Ann Buckley. The case had been ad- journed for the medical evidence to be produced, the .child having been previously examined by the dispenser at Dr. Paine's surgery, and who was not tquaHSed medical man. Dr Hardvmau now attended, and stated that he had examined the child, aud found no marks of violence; neither had she been injured in any way. The certifi- cate of the child's age was produced. This proved, that she was born in February, 1838, and was therefore over eleven years of age. Acting under the advice of the Stipendiary, who, not having heard the case, did not act, and u,Ion the evi- dence of Mr Edward Payne, who found the pri- soner and the girl together, the Bench resolved to commit the prisoner for trial on the capital offence. He was then committed for trial at the Q uur ter-sessions.

SINGULAR OUAlilJK OF ASSAULT AND WOUNDINGJEAU CARDIFF. John Evans, a labourer, was charged, at Car- diff, on Wednesday, with assaulting and woundiug a man named David John. The complainant is a coal trimmer, residing at No. 2, Myrtle Cottages. On Tuesday night, about halt-past 11 o'clock, he said he was proceeding up the North-road, in com- Dany with a fellow workman, named Tnomas Paddy, both working at the Patent Fuel Works. They overtook, at a short distance beyond the bridge over the canal on the North-road, four men, one of whom was the prisoner, and a woman. The woman called out that he was tue man they had been lookilg for, as he had beaten her sister. Prisoner came Up and began to abuse hitn, and then struck him a violent blow on the J<1:W. One of the others gave liiin a blow on his head with some blont instrument. The others all attacked him, and complainant's companion, who wail an ola man, ran away. Complainant got up, went back some distance, and then drawing a revolver from his pocket, threatened that he would shoot thpui if they attacked him again. They stili came OU, aud complainant tired four shots in the air for the purpose of attracting the at! eotion of the police. The pri- soner came up to bim, the others running away, and again knocked him down, and while they were struggling on the ground the police came up and apprehended both. P.C. Tiiompson gaid that about ¡¡alf-past eleven o'dock 011 Tuesday llÍght his attention Was attracted by the sound of fire- anus. He went up the North-road, and just beyond the bridge over tho can il he found the prisoner and the complainant struggling 011 the ground. A young man and young woman were near, but no other persons. Tne prisoner com- plained that the prosecuto* had a revolver about him. Witness took it from him, and afterwards found four empty cai tridges on the road. Four of the challlbershad been recently fiiod, and the others were empty. The prisoner said th t he wag alone with the voung woman, when he was at- tacked by the complainant, uho had the revolver in Ilia hanL Dr Haruym m said that the com- p ainant had received a contused wound on the front part of the head, about two inches long, and three others at the back of the head, but these were small ones. The wounds apiieared to have been inflicted by blows from a stick. The bench remanded the case until Friday, to enable further evidence to be called.

A milkman at Brighton has been fined £2 for watering the milk given hiui by his employers, A murder and suicide took place, ,.)11 Monday, at a cottage at Sheustone, about four miles from Diciifield, the habitation of a couple named Free- man. The husband is 60 years of age, aud had lately ahewn signs of jealously of his wife, t\ ho is iSO vears his juuiar. At nine o'clock the report of a gun was heard, and OH the neighb >urs entering tl.< cottage, they found that Freeman bail firlft atiot his wife, and then himself. The bodies were found sitting iu chsirs'fackig each other. An impudent burglary was coiuaaitted at the resideiioe of Mr Jaiaes Silver, The Cottage, B d- mershe road, Reading, at an early honr-oii Satur- day morning. Mr and Mrs Silver were aroused by a noise in the bedroom, and were aware of the presence of a man, but it aiipeared that Mr Silver, who is deputy-mayor of tiie borough, did not interfere with him for the reason that Ids wife was suffering from heart disease. Tiie man was heard to go downstairs and leave the house. At four o'clock in the morning: Potice-conatftble CiiSord was informed of what had taken plaoe. It was Meertained tbat a basket of plate Jiad been taken from a chwiHn the4>e4re«m, <&nfi a purs* 4rwa off the chest of drawers, aud au ovarooa/>-

THE EUSTON SQUARE MURDER. STATEMENT BY Mil HACKER. IMPORTANT EVIDEXCE. No trace has as yet been discovered of Miss Hacker after she left her lodgings in Mornington- cresoent. The landlady states that Miss Hacker came to her house in April of last year, and re- mained until the end of August. She was very quiet and very friendly, gave little trouble, and lived very economically. Her dress was of the most fashionable kind, and even in the house she wore a bright sash. On Satu days she was in the habit of walking to Rotten Row. Although GO years of age she was active, and invariably in the best of spirits. She lived under an assumed name at Mornington-crescent, but when letters came to the house addressed Miss Hacker she always opened them. Her hair is described as being of the most luxuriant kind, and when curled in the morning it resembled more the tresses of a yirl of sixteen than a lady cf sixty-six. She tv-ts very secret as to where she had lived, or as to her future plans, and she gave orders that if anyone asked for her by name or description they were tl be told that she was not at home. Miss Hacker was fond of telling her fortune by cards, and studying books relating to the future, just for pastime. She used to say she was am- bitious, and gave the landlady the impression that she was wealthy. She had a large strong box, which the landlady thought contained valuables. Miss Hacker had a slight stoop just as one would expect of a lady of her years, and she also had a bad leg, probably a wound, as she require I Li arm water frequently. When Miss Hacker left her house last August, she was dressed in a blue silk dress, Mother Shipton bonnet, bound with white satin, and decorated with a long blue feather. She said she was going first to Canterbttry, then to Ramsgate, Margate, or some other seaside pi ice, and then she would return to her old lodg- ings. She did not instruct the girl tv tell the cabman where to proceed, but when she was in ..he vehicle she put her head out on the oppoait) side and gave him his directions, and that was the last the landlady saw of her. The police are now making stienuous efforts to discover that cabm ua. The servant at Mornington-crescent has viewed the remains, and has positively identified the red bodice, the satin skirt, the lace on the dress, and the hair, as belonging to Miss Hacker. She has no doubt on the point. The detectives have again seen the servant, and shown her a book, "Napoleon's Book of Fate." The girl has identified this also as one which was constantly used by Miss Hacker in her studies of the future. Some further important light has been thrown upon Miss Hacker's supposed connection with the 1\1"- ,¡. n- 1\,{ _1_- AT: .UJUOMJU-Stj u.no Afji jnuviy, v-/ii iiLUtmajr xuwa Hacker's brother declared that the statements in the papers are in many cases incorrect. It, is true that his sisters affected a juvenile fashion in dress, but it is altogether untrue to state that they were in the habit of not paying their debts, everything needed for the house or dress being paid for with ready money. The two sisters lived in Canterbury for 40 years, and had a stall in Canterbury Cathedral, which they attended on week-days as well as Sundays. About five years ago, the younger s'ster died, and then the elder sister took the furniture which was in the house and removed to Brighton, where she leased a villa from Colonel James, at a rental of £130 a-year, which she gave the name of Matilda Villa," after herself. After living here some time she desired to leave, but some difficulties arose in respect to giving up the house before the time had legally expired, and the landlord made a claim of £60. She, however, refused to pay, and left the place, and a writ was issued. To avoid its being served, Miss Hacker made con- tinuous changes of residence. Mr Hacker was in the habit of seeing hi-i Bister every three or four months, but last year, not having seen her for some time, he endeavoured to ascertain her where- abouts., He was then atraid that she might have got into trouble in connection with the writ, He vvas unable, however, to find any trace of her. In August last year he went to Canterbury, and there ascer- tained that her rents had not been collected. He made further enquiries as to her whereabouts. and searched the registrar's books for any notice of her death, but to no purpose. It was only a fortnight ago that the matter was agun the sub- ject of discussion between himself and his lawyer. He has seen the remains, but there is nothing amongst them that he can identify, although he thinks it most likely that they are those of his sister. Ha is not certain about the hair, and considers the evidence on that point weak, but the watch he positively identifies. It is to be remembered, however, that this watch was not found 011 the remains, but in a pawn- broker's, and that the woman who pawned it has yet to be found. His sister, he believed, stooped somewhat, but there was nothing approaching curvature of the spine. She was, moreover, subject to fainting fits, and he believed that she suffered from disease of the heart. Mr Hacker scouted the idea. of her having any Imid. lal ten- dency. She was extremely strong willed, but had never -shown any inclination to self-destruction. With reference to the distraint of her box by Superintendent Davies, of Canter- bury, Mr Hacker exi 1 ins that the houses owned by his sister at Canterbury, had long been sup- plied with pump water. The loc d board, how- ever, laid water on, and the expense of £ 30 was charged to Miss Hacker. She, believing the inno- vation uncalled-for, and the charge an imposition, refused to pay anything, and thus it was that Suiieriiitendent Davies was deputed to obtain the amount. A Bide ford correspondent telegraphs :-Hannah Dobb, when in Bideford, in August last, in addition tn her other jewellery, had a valuable watch and chain. She has made a statement that s ie became possessed of these articles, which the police, on investigation, have found to be without foundation. On her visit to Bideford, in Novem- ber, she was without any watch and chain. She stated that she had a child, which Dr. Bastendorff took away when it WitS a month old, and placed with his i-ter in Germany. We (Cen',ral Ne is) learn from a reliable source t'liit Mr Severin B. stendorlf has had a reputation amongst his workmen, and in the neighbourhood, of having some knowledge of chemiatry in the cure of diseases. It ap- pears that Mr BastendorfFs father, who is at preseut a visitor from Germany to his son, has also some knowledge of the use of herbs, and that it is from his father that he has gained his experience. We have spoken with friends of Mr Hastettdorff's who have informed us that he used to boast t at he was able to cure very datigerous diseases, and that he used at one time to practise privately in this manner for a smail fee among his acquaintances. The Centra,! News" Brighton correspondent says:—Miss Matilda Hacker, the supposed victim of the Euston-square tragedy, was well known in Brighton. In conjunction with her elder sister, she kept a lodging-house at 21, L insdowne-plac, Hove. Lansdt) > ne- lace is a wide ro .d leading to tiie sea. While living here the sisters were notorious foreccentticit". and frequently involved in legal proceedings. Their juvenile dress and profusion of jewellery attracted much attention. Matilda, the youngest of the two, was apparently between 50 and 60, the other being some 10 years older. Matilda is described as being about 5ft. 3in. in height, with light complexion, her features being of a masculine c st. Her dress was usually blue satin, Ion>ed up to show high-heeled boots and silk stockings on her head she wore a brown straw hat, with white feather her hair was worn in abundance of small ringlets, which gave her at the back the appearance of a girl of 18. She hud a slight stoop. When not crossed she was lady- like in manner, but if oirposed was violent and abusive. She was well known to the police, whose assistance she often sought, and once was ordered., out of Hove police-office for abusing the officials. She attended St. Patrick's Church, Hove, where she was the subject of general notice. On November the 18th. 1875, an action was brought against Matilda in Brighton Countv-court by Air Sanderson, a gentleman residing in Clapham-ro.ul," London, for En 18. for breach of contract. She had let her house furnished to liiin for a month, but at the end of a week the whole of the furni- ture Was seized in discharge of a judg- ment which Miss Hacker had ref.ised Co satisfv. Mr Sanderson was compelled to leave and claimed to recover the sum of money she had received in pre-payment. In the course hearing it was stated that the defendant had considerable means, and a verdict was given against her. The judge called attention to the fact th .t ne had received a letter from Miss Hucker he could not re n) ill court, in which she desoriljed so tilf the parties concerned as Gi ty Fawkes and cast reflec- tions 011 them. Subsequently many anonymous letters were received, supposed to be in Miss Hacker's writing, commenting 011 the con- duct of certain gentlemen in it. Action for libel was threatened, but nothing appears to have come of it. Miss Hacker failed to satisfy the judgment for 218 18s and-tests. On November 30th, in the same year, exeen 1 ion was levied. 011 the officer going to Lansdowne- place be found she had left. There «as some difficulty in tracing her, and nearly a vear elapsed, when on October 19th, 1876, a judgment sum- mons having been previously issued, a warrant for committal for 14 days was grautej. liiare was again a bpseuf some caMtttn!. dining whica Miss Hacker eluded tlie vigilance of the la v officers in London aud Guildfor I, but on May 11, 1877. she was arrested at Canterbury. X iie bailif had some difficulty with his urimner, whn was very violent, and tore up t e arrant. due amount then due from, her, ini ludi-. g co^ts, was £ 31 odd. After her apprehension she was con- veyfdtothegaolat Maidstone, not Lewes, as stated elsewhere, to undergo the sentence, and so far as it ig tLt lf*,D,,e,,t known, she has net beeu heard of i Brighton slice. The "Central News" agency says that up to the present the police have failed ta d.scove-r the cab- ui-ui who took Miss Hacker from her lodgings in Morfiingtoii-crescent in Asguttt, but in vie-v of the particulars published on Tuesday relating to her departure, they anticipate little difficulty in finding him, if he m still a cabman in London. The police have no doubt but that the remains are ttiose of Miss Hacker, still they are desirous of strengthening the evidence in this res; ect iu every way. The most valuable evidence on tiris point has been given by tlie servant girl in Morttingtot). crescent, who, having waited on MisiaHzickeT continually for four or five mouths, is perhaps de most trustworthy witness that could be obtained as to identity. The police, however, are desirous of obtaining the evidence of Mm Bridges, with whom Miss llacker lodged in HelU'Jrd-pbce, Russell-square, as to the identity,anci on one or I two other points. Unfortunately Mrs Bridges, -before leaving Hedford-tplace, became involved in .pecuniary difficulties, which necessitated oet're- uieut iroia the uressing inquiries, at her — 4 acquaintances; and the tank of I her has aot yet been il She ba< beeu traced to various g tW • London, and at last to a hospit d, but clue failed entirely. Unless this TtjJf 1 forward voluntarily, the police are scarcely I to find her. The landlady at Moriiington-Or,1J has not yet been taken to view the W fe. it is at present undecided whether she calte I as a witness, as the servant can tesfcyX all essential points from that quarter. lady had seen the Miss Hackers at >1 several years ago, and distinctly remetfP her lodger by her peculiar dress she applied for apartments. She 4. wards mentioned the matter to Hacker, and chat lady laughingly adutittad it was her sister. Although rather i!llperlu", 11 times and requiring frequent service Írllln th" 't III vant, she was remarkably free with people II !lit t1 house, relating many of her adventures to 4 O e peculiarity of Miss Hacker was the exfcl width of her hand. The apartments 'ertelao& weekly, and Miss Hacker was never behind' with her rent. Ic is also undecided as to whe | Mr Hacker would be called upon to give evi'le as the only thing which he recognises, l watch, has beeu identified by more author11 witnesses. tW- i Tiie evidence which the police have up {J present obtained leaves little doubt but-' Hannah Dobb wili be charged with beij'ff 1 cerned in the murder of Miss Hacker. « ceased lady's watch was pawned at Mr Tho"l4,^j.j1^ 1 in Drutumond-street, and Mr Parkingt*yi« Jt t assistant, states that it was pie 1^'ed by øI. Dobbs, iu December, 1877. He kne v her vv^< ( she was in the habit or pawning small art" j clothing there, but had never pawned this VII! h' ) before. He thought it struige that should have a gold watch, and he took it ) Thomson, when she offered it. They decli tØ j knowing her as a pretty constant customer! j advance a certain amount on the watch, and j ticket was made out in the name of j Dobbs. The duplicate of this ticket, together t the duplicate tickets of otuer pledges which •>■*( ) nah Dobbs has failed to redeem, ^lftV0J>is| 1 handed over to the police. Dobbs said n Lh, j about any other person when pawning the "|l »| j and gave it in ns her own property. Mr Thoas^i j establishment being in rathei a low neighbour'j they very rarely had gold watches in p LW". j all the circumstances in connection with ] Mr Parkington reme nbered distinctly. 1 Mr Thomson and Mr Parkingtou can s ^ear the atch which has been identified w Hacker's is the one which Hannah Dobbs pi^ t.Ø They have given a description of the w"'o9,iljt the police, which tallijM with that of H-'0 L DobDs, now iu prison, ?rat as yet they ba** been taken to see her. The police have, b bI ever, given them notice that they uiil stiortl* required to personally identify the prison from amongst a number of other It has been decided to put Hannah Dobbs 1*^ witness-box on the resumption of the inq'ies* fore Dr Hard A icke, and the belief grows tb»* will be found to know something very niat^'j.^ Startling discoveries have been made by the ithin the last few days. It appears that Ligi' Hacker had in her possession a ptculiar t cription of clothes-basket, and the police learned this, and been advised to search f,,r dr Mr B istendorff's house. Accordingly the 1111 tectives called on that gentleman, and, h» described the basket, asked him J had_ such a basket in the house, or having seen one. Mr Bastendorff iromedi* ^0 said "Yes, he remembered having a busket kind in his cellar. His brother had one day him for a basket, and having no use for t;lle d it in question, lie gave it to him, ami he still." The detectives thereupon asked Mr tendorff to accompany him to his brother's which he did. The basket was found at his P ther's, and it would be produced at the Miss Hacker's. The other discovery is a clt rfgC alleged to have beeu the one in which Mis* ker kept her money aud valuables. Mr dor f, being asked about this, stated that while Hannah Dobbs was in his service he his children playing witli a cash box, of wl'l0^ lid had been wrenched open. Mr Baste"' asked where this had ;ome trom, and H»B. J said it was hers, and having lost tbe key sh" to break it open, and it was now useless. J# Bastendorff took it from the children, to Hannah had given it as a plaything. put his owa private documents ill and put it in his wine cellar. It will oe prod' at the inquest. Mr Bastendorff MYS it wai f,4 who put the uolice in possession of the facts • p known respecting the watch and chain. lIe. 1J tailllyappears to have given all the iufortu* he could to. assist the discovery. He found the basket pitched into the cellar as « and had no knowledge that it belonged lodger. The former servant Lydia, who nurse at the time of the supposed murder, that the coal-cellar was always full of lumbal it would be impossible to distinguish a body.

BREACH OF COLLIERY RULES, At the Pontvpridd police-court, on —before the Stipendiary (Mr G. Williams) • Dr. Leigh—David Rees, collier at the Western Colliery, was charged with a the 280th Rule of the Mines Regulations, f ^<t* liosser prosecuted. Evidence was given of matches having been fouud in a pocket of 1 dant's waistcoat in Powell's heading. Tnere about 150 nieu employed in the same part J. working. Fined 2Js and costs.

THE ARCHDEACON OFLLAHPA^ AT N EA fIl. AN EXPLANATION, tIt'I The Venerable Archdeacon Griffith. hct* vernal visitation for Neath at St. Thom»«, parish church, on Wednesday. He nid lVy deliver any charge to the clergy. The Re* t0«i Jones, vicar of Cadoxton, preached the sef making special reference to the [ Jones, vicar of Cadoxton, preached the sef 1 ct making special reference to the [ the ministry, ^jid the desirability of at 011 the part of the laity. Luncheon ..as ial' the Castle Hotel, and during the post-pr"Uti(,of remarks ths Archdeacon referred to the in the South, Wales Daily News resecting h18'uitll tatiou being oue not of words only, ex|'lft' irl# that he wished to visit each parish so sis .0 fully acquainted with its requirements advising upon any improvements which he 10 consider necessary.

THE RESULT OF KISSING A MAlt" RIED WOMAN. At the Pontypridd police-court, on Wedoe* Thomas Rees, a widower, was summoned f*Vftrel assault upon a married woman, named 1) Davies. Air W. H, Morgan defended. ties live at America Fach. Complainant that on Sunday evening, the 11th inst., she # j her house | nursing the baby. H&rhWl Io< was in chapel. Defendant, who lived b» came in. He began to kiss the baby. W,rl di I that she did not interfere, as yeft "in the habit of kissing baby," he afterwards made a determined attempt- tct bO. her. She pushed liim away, and remonstrate^^ he made a second attempt, putting his *rax-i&t' her shoulder. In a couple of miuutes in-law came. "He was then quiet," added plainant, and I gave him baby to nurse. "J" answer to the Stipendiary, complainant 8:tl ,us' had deferred taking out the her husband had not made up his mind. — I'avies, the husband, a tall, powerful rr,an'l, 11' here called, and gave as his reason for bis mind"—a conversation he had had vvith 0l ant, when thejlatter said in ,reply to tlie eh*1jl ki sing his (witness's) wife, that "he tho"? 110 harm, and would do it again."—Mr Mj» pleaded that no offence had boeu committed; & defendant was bound over in the sa a 9f keep the peace for six mouths.

LAUNCH OF A GUN-BRIG Art PEMBROKE DOCK. The Nautilus, a sailing brig-of-war, o" eight guns, was lam>ched from thia docky- Tuesday evening, in the presence of a *5 ber of spectators. A vessel at all approach1 .«« the type of the Nautilus lias not been ^9 from Pembroke for some years, this class sel, except tor particular purposes, haviUi» ^-jj8 come almost obsolete in the English navy. uti" brif is constructed for training ship for intended for t e navy, is a very handsome c^e* and is undoubtedly most suitable for the 8I't"le" required of her. The baud of the 37th Reg' performed a election of music, and the usiis Urinary service having been gone through by Rev. Dr Ring, chaplain, Miss Alice Jjt» 'Churchward, youngest daughter of Mr Churchward, civil engineer to the Admiralty* formed the ceremony of christening. A ft handsome box, inlaid with satin and maple ¡,ed. lined with blue plush velvet, and within the hinged lid, by a well finished d«v* j* of the ship. covered with glass, containing geniously carved mallet and chisel of bui'° j|i< steel, vvith the handle en suite with mallet, having been presented to the y^tf lady bv Mr Malpas, chief constructor, he -jf placed the mallet and chisel in her hau«|s» > fit* which she severed the cord that suspend*" r¡'" weights over the dogshores, and she down the "ways" into the water iu fi"« the employes cheering right lustily. jlr^0,rfiA mallet, &c., were made by Mr James l'j1' (,!»' and the accompanying ing of the ship 11 drafts.nan. Air E. G. Morris, to bo ii< nmchcrettitwaadue. The principal of the vesst-1 are, length 105 ft., hrea it 33 1 • )t-nJ mean draft of water 13 ft. 6s in., dis in tons 501. Captain Parkin, R.N., tiie superintendent of the dockyard, afterwards tained a large and distinguished party official residence. — ttrdet'

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