South Wales Daily News

FOEEIG-N INTELLIGENCE. v [UF.CTLlt'S AND PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.] o FRANCE. VERSAILLES, Wednesday Evening.—The Right have resolved to vote against the taxation of raw material. The contingency of M. Thier's resigna- tion was much discussed, and the idea of tritim- virate revived. M. Thiers has intimated to the deputation of the Left that he will not make the taxation of raw material a Cabinet question. 1- f GERMANY. BERLIN, Wednesday.—Speaking of the Pope's late speech to the German Literary Club, the Provincial Correspondence says It shows Govern- ment must be prepared for a struggle with those who would shatter the German Empire. ITALY. ROME, Wednesday.—The Priests are abandon- ing the policy of abstention. SPAIN. MADRID, Tuesday. -Five hundred Carlists at- tempted to enter Reas, but were repelled, and the leader, Cabecilla, taken prisoner. The Epoca denounces the suggestion of the Timrs, advising the Spanish Government to cede Cuba. The Archbishop of Madrid is dead. MADRID, Tuesday Evening. — The Correspon- 41eiici,i. contradicts the statement of the Figaro to the effect that the Minister of Finance has sent Senor Salasdano to Paris to contract a loan for the Spanish Government, and adds that Senor Ruiz Gomez has authorised no one to negotiate a loan, and any one undertaking such a mission would be acting without the authorisation or approval of the Spanish Government. THE CUBAN DISTURBANCES. NEW YORK, Tuesday, -y The steamer Fannie landed fifty-six filibusters in Cuba, but was burned, and half the expedition shot or -taken prisoners. A Cuban privateer, carrying 4 guns, has' been i spoken near Cuba, and Spanish cruisers have been ordered to go in pursuit of her. INDIA. CALCUTTA, Wednesday.—The ship Omaha :s- totally wrecked at Sangor. Seven men drowned.

GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. WAGES AGITATION AMONG THE GREAT WESTERN CLERKS. A m^etiug of ihe clerks in ihe emnlov of theXrreal Western Railw. y was held at the B d Lion, West- borne Bridge, Harrow-road, London, 1.-st night, whenil was determined to memoralise the d rectors to increase their salaries 2U per cent. THE CARPENTERS' STRIKE. The committee of the c-irpenters ou strike repartee yesterday afternoon that a largo number of weublle gone to the provinces, and that the number on thi books h.t1 bse'i .reduced to 160, r. c iing a dividend o' Is. 6d. per man, which was c.'Hisidsred satisfactory ii view of the short time the subscription list had beui opened. INTERNATIONAL PRISON CONGRESS. The International Prison Congress held its firs sitting last night, in the Middle Temple, London Lord Carnarvon presided, and read an address show ing the ptit alJd present state of prisons in.'Em- land. Ire!am!, and Scotland. There were preseu the JEail of Harrowby, the Earl of Lichfielt; Sir John Ivarsliikf, Q.C., Sir J. Pakington, M.P., Sr C. Adder.ey, M.P Sir J. Bowring, Archbishop Man ning, Lord Charles Harvey, fmd fifty-five foreign r- presentatives, besides del gates from each county h England. Lord ERITOI,by proposed the first resoli- tion, which cordially welcomed Ihe foreign delegate nresent at the Congress. This having be3n sccondd by Sir 0. Adderley, and responded to by Bam Von Hollzendorff. of Prussia, the hoa. J. R. Chaudle of the United^ States, and Mr. Borden, of Belgium, ws carritd, as were other resolutions, tbanking the Eal of Carnarvon for this address, and the Benchers of tie Middle Temple for the use of their hall. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A SOLICITOR At the Mansion House, yesterday, Richard She- wood was charged on remand wiili unlawfully couvec- iog to his own use £251. The prisoner had acted ,s attorney for a lady named Grinds, for whom he sold at certain stock. It appeared tl'ia', he had lent a po- tion of the money to a person who had becone bankrupt, so that he was unable to pay over the -imcmt, to the prosecutrix. Mr. Besiey now appeared, aid stated that. Miss Young was satisfied the deiendtmt h.d no felonious intent, and applied that the prosecutin should be withdrawn. This was granted, and he vus discharged. .THE GENEVA CONVENTION. Official Correspondence respecting the proeeùingfOf the Tribunal of Arbitration at Geneva was publislul last evening. It dates from June 12th to July 1st, tud embraces protocols of the proceedings, the contentsof which have already been published! In the closog despatch, dated July 1st, Earl Granville exprcssedto Lord Tenterden her Majesty's gracious appreciatiorof his and Sir Roundell Palmer's services; STRIKE AMONG SEWING MACHINE HAXDE' The hands employed at a sewiug machine Man- factory, at Colchester, struck work, demanding & decrease of the hours of labour and increased pay.°A meeting was held last night, which was largely at toned by foundrymen. The acceptance of 2(is. per week or work valued at 36s. in,London was greatly condemnd. ( A traclcs'-union is to be formed, and deputations ill wait upon the masters. BURNING OF A CHURCH. Early yesterday morning a larga portion of the beu- tifnl church atHartshill, near Swke. was destroyedby fire. The fine large organ, which was to have heu opened on Friday, was 11 evaliy reduced to ashes, h(}- church was built l>y the late Mr. Herbert Minton, f-im designs by Mr. Gilbert Scott. organ-buillers-men -were working till half-past eleven last night, and he fire was discovered all honr afterwards in the orgn- joft. The property was partially desteoyed.

The Parliamentary papers issued yesterday are a rng return relating to savings' banks in tbe United Rig- dom, and an Order in Council, dated June 25, 1872, or carrying into effect the extradition treaty with (?r- many. According to the London Correspondent of the Leis Mercury, Ir. Baxter has in contemplation a refcm which he calculates will effect a saving of £10,0(;0,0 the imperial taxpayer. He proposes to abolish te Edinburgh General Post Office and to transfer te Scotch central authority to London.

SHIP AND MAIL NEWS. XEW.YOKK, Tuesday.The North German Lied steamer America arrived out a ten o'clock this morni?. SUEZ, Tuesday.—The steamer Rhedive arrived at noii Sunday from Bombay. The Surat from Calcutta arrhd this afternoon. GREEXCASTLE, "Wednesday The Anchor steaisr Anglia arrived from New York at 2.50. lAVERPOOL, Wednesday.—The Royal Mail steaur Biafra arrived with the mails from the West Coastof Africa. GIBRALTAR, Wednesday.—The Pacific and Orieral Company's steamer Mongoha, leaves to day for Som- ampton. where she is expected to arrive early on Mn- day, July 8th. Sou HAMPTON, IVednesday.-Tlie Hamburg An-icri-in steamer Allemannia, from New York, was reported tss ing Scilly for Southampton to-day. HCUST CASTLE, Wednesday. —North-German steamer Koeln, from Baltimore, passed here to-day.

LOCAL LAW CASE. At the Court of Queen's Bench, Guildhall, on Tes- day, before Mr..Justice Qnniu and a common jury — INGRAM V. ATHEIISON.—This wis an action for damages alleged to have been sustained by the b,ach of a contract to sell a steam-engine boiler, &e. Mr. Cole, Q.C., and Mr. Bowen appeared for plaintifand Mr. Baylis and Sir. Clarke on behalf of defenint. The plaintiff, Mr. T. W. Ingrain, was a collierpro- prietor at Swansea, and the defendant, Mr. J. H. ber- eon, an accountant carrying on business in Northobn- street, Liverpool, and liquidator of the Laxey.eath Smelting Company. In November, 1870, the over of the Royalty put in a distress upon the works fcrent, and on the machinery being sold by public auctii the defendant purchased the steam-engine, boiler, o., in question OIl behalf of the company for £ 215. In thollow- iag year the defendant sold the sume property tothslain- tiff for £ U?>. It transpired that ha had also awforised Mr. Rees, an auctioneer and valuer of Neath,o sell the steam-engine and boiler, a.nd that this gejJemau in the meantime effected a sale. Ulid-r-tbose.reura- stances the plaintiff instituted his action f, non- delivery, estimating his damages at. £ 430, the derence between tho claim and the original purchasononey being attributable to the increased market pricef iron. The defendant liarl paid £2íiO info court. ld the question was at what sum the damages should 3. The jury ultimately found a verdict for the lnintiff for £ 150 beyond the amount paid into ihi-t_in all £ 350.

THE'LUNDT GRAXITE COMPANY.—Yesterday repli- cation was made in the Master of the Rolls' <Wbers for an order authorising the official liqniJllh of the Company to accept the tender of Mr. McKe,fi, for £ JO, for certain property belonging to the Copany, and recently advertised for sale. Order grante A few days ago we noticed that Sir John epney, Bart., M.P., had doubled his i5 subscriptic to the funds of the South Wales United Choir. He h given another proof of h;" j,toTI't:" fl,- in his Llaneliy nejgiioovus, ay iip-ituig the lanellv ii.,atich of the choir,to luucheon ou Friday, at hhoust", George's-place, London. V

JJ UtI; ctÜtliJnrl ÜmtcuL HOUSE OF COiGlONS.—WEDX-.SDAY. The SPEAKER. took the chair at 12 o'clock. A QUESTION OF Some time was consumed in a discussion as to the ques- tion of suspending the standing orders, and reading the Great Southern and Western Railway (North Midland Extension) Bill a third time, and eventually the Bill was read a tliird time. THE COMMONS PROTECTION BILL. Sir C. DILKE moved the second reading of the Com- mons Protection, etc., Bill, and in doing so stated that the title of the Bill had originated in the mistake made in the clerk's office, and that it would have been more cor- rectly described by the title of a Bill of last Session, called the Public Lands Bill, a Bill to provide for the better security of the rights of the public in lands and commons. The hon. gentleman went on to argue in accordance with the assertions contained in the preamble of the Bill that a large parfc of the land of Eng- land was vested in trustees, for public purposes, that these lands were for the most part not administered with due economy and profit, that owing to the ab- sence of constant supervision, many common lands and rights of way had been withdrawn from the public, and perverted to private uses, and that the better manage- iaent of such lands would lead to great public improve. laents. Mr. MORRISON seconded the motion. Mr. GREGORY moved as an amendment that the Bill be read a second time that day six months. The hon. and learned gentleman complained that the hon. baronet had not established the allegations of his contained in the pre- amble of his Bill, and argued that a definition of public lands furnished by one of the c'auses was far too wide and sweeping in its character, and contended that the powers proposed to be given to the overseers who would be ap- pointed under the Bill were excessive and arbitrary. Mr. MORRISON spoke in support of the Bill, and after some further discussipR, in tsie course of which the Attorney-General characterised the Bill as belonging to the class of measures which were, crude and destructive and expressed his intention, to vote agaimft the second reading. The House divided,'and the re-;ult was-— i or the second reading" 17 Against f Majority 167 The Bill s therefore lost, StT SALE OF LIQUORS ON SUXDAYMBILL.. rY T. ln movino the second reading of the bale of Liquors on Sunday Bill, stated that there was a general and unmistakeable demand for the closing of public houses and the bsershops on Sundavs, even from a large number of the publicans themselves The hon. gentleman (quoted from various authorities with a view of showing the evils arising from the continuance of the existing system, under which liquors were sold at Certain hours 011 Sunday, and pointed to what had occurred in Melbourne, Canada, and elsewhere as a proof that the greatest success might be expected to follow the passing of this measure. Mr. FIELDEN, in moving that the Bill be read a second time that day three months, characterised the measure as an attempt to enfore restrictive legislation against the poorer class of the people, while the richer class were left in full enjoyment of their clubs and other means of obtaihiilg that kind of pouriahment which was to be denied to their humble neighbour. He contended that if they wished to be, consistent,to the. promoters of the Bill, they ought/to, propose that the rich should be compelled to lock up their wine cellars every Sun- day, and restrict themselves to' the use of water because if this Bill were carried the poor 'man would be unable to enjoy his beer, on the. Sunday, inas- would be unable to enjoy his beer, on the. Sunday, inas- much as he would not able.todteep it from the pre- ceding day. He cautioned the House againtgiving a too ready acceptance to the argument drawn from our colonial experience of the )pnd of legislation now pro- posed, inasmuchas the facts and surrounding circumstances might not be prall< those of this country, while the. evidence obtained as to the operation of the Maine Law in America showed that it was generally and systemati- cally violated. He asserted that if the Bill carried nut only would it not have the effect intended, because those I who were addicted to drinking habitslvvould take care not' to be deprived of their liquor by the operation of the measure, but it would be regarded by the poorer classes as a gross act of oppression. ■■■■ °-„M^R,(fA^ waToy luPP°rted the Bill, as also did Mr. R. N. lowler and Sir D. Uorritra'n. Air. SAMUELSON, Junr., objected to the Bill as a means of imposing unnecessary restrictions upon a par- ticular class, and urged tliat the proper way of dealin,r with the question was by- the enactment of a proper licensing law, aud the throwing open of innocent places of" recreation, such as picture galleries, museums, libraries &c, 011 Sunday. Sir L. Palk and Mr. D. Dalrymple also opposed the Bill. Mr. BRüCE, in aleiv words, objected to"tho.pioce- meal character of the'legislation'proposed by this Bill. Mr. LOCKE, who likewise opposed "the Bill, was' speaking at a quarter to six, when debates must, under the standing orders, cease, and the order for the second reading of the Bill became a dropped order' The Custody of Infants Bill was' read a second time and the-House adjourned at six o'clock. d

PEMBROKESHIRE MIDSUMilER QUARTER, SESSIONS. These Sessions were open,-d- i;t' the ShirH Hall, en Tuesday. Mr. J. Bowen, vice-chairman, ptesided in the absence of Mr. J. H. Sco'uflield, M.P., cliiirman. Th'; following magistrates were also present* Mr W Owen, Mr. Summer Harford, Mr. James Higgoo, Mr' E. T. Mnssey, Mr. T. Skone, Mr. Uhs. Allen, Rev. P. I helps, Mr. R. D. Auckland,,• Mr. Owen, sen Narbertb Mr. O. Davies, Mr. J. Mathias, Mr. John Bowen Mr. John Harvey, &c. The Chief Constable's report showed the state of tbe county to have been free from crimes of anything like a serious nature duriug the past'quarter. The most noticeable feature of the report was a paragraph allud- ing to the epidemic nature ,of the foot and mouth disease in certain parts of ths county. The report adds that —" the outbreak was attended with a degree of maligility greater than has been hithertoexperierced in this county 233 beasts and 105 pigs have been affected since the last Quarter Sessions. The report also referred to the general feeling of disappointment felt in the force by the refusal of the memorial of the men for an increase of pay, which was presented at'the last sessions. THE REPORT OF THE VISITING JUSTICES showed the prison to be in. good repair, and the conduct of the prisoners to be vfery good. The separate system is carried out according to Act of Parliament. REPORT OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE GAOL. It appeared from the Governor's report that the average of prisoners for the quarter was <3. The nmn- ber at present confined is 19 males and five iemales total 24. DEPUTY SURVEYOI,t's: r REFORT. On the reading of this report. a slkht discussion arose as, to the state of repairs of the Pembroke lock-up house. Ultimately, it was moved b.y Mr. W. Owen seconded by Mr. ^Iarford, aud unanimously carried' That Mr. Mathias be. entrusted tD, expend the sum required to put the place'in a thorough. s.ta.te'of repair." The sum asked by the surveyor for', .the repair of the Spittal lock-up was also granted: THE TREASURER'S ACCOUNTS,. In leading the accounts, the Tivr.smv'r alluded in a feeling and sympathetic IDann,erto the sulden decease of their late respected treasurer, Mr. J. R. Powell. Mr. Mathias (partner in the firm of Powell, Mathias, and Evans) was appointed treasurer pro. tem., notice at tlf3 same time being given of of a treasurer at the next quarter sessions. A police rate of hallpenny in the £ was ordered, and also a rate of halfpenny in the £ to meet the geueral expenses of the county for the ensuing quarter. 4 HIGHWAY BOARD. Mr. Summers Harford was re-elected a member of 11 the above Board, of which he bad become disqualified on account of absence, through illness, for a period of 12 months. The trial of prisonersjwill take place yesterday at eleven o'clock. The calendar contaius the names of four pri- soners, all of them being charged with felonies of an ordinary nature. SECONt>l íiAy: \VDXESDAY. The Court sat to-da.,V at ten o'clock, for the trial of prisoners. Mr. J. B^ Bowen, vice-chairman, and Messrs. W. Owen, O. B;■ »«WM>r.,John Harvey, and James Lowen occupied the bench.. The grand jury,ignored the bill against WiiJiam GrO. Lennon and Wi bam ;'Hctlry_ Thomas, artillerymen! charged with stealing rea rifeg* from the hpugp of one Sarah Helen James, the particulars of which have already appeared in the Smith* Wales Daily Neii*? William Griffiths was found ^i]ty o{ steaW the sum of £ 1 Ida. from the p.e £ Sp»of: j0im Joi^s at Maenclochog, on the 22ndyof May last, and .was sen- tenced to six- months' impfisonmeiit jjar^ }abour James Griffiths was also found guilty 01 stealipg a ham of the value of £ 1 3s„ fhe property of John Beynon, at Manorbier, ou,thè.17th of MAy last, and was sentenced to a like term of imprisonment. t This concluded the business of the fusions' and the court rose about three o'clock.

COLLIERS' STRIKE AT RHYMNEY. In consequence of the advanced prices of coal, notices have been issued at these works that on and after the 1st day of July, the price of house coal to the consu- mers, consisting of 14cwt. in summer and 16cwt in winter, would be raised to 6s. Gd. per load, delivery in. eluded. According to the custom of the works, an, ad- vantage has always been extended to colliers and miners in reference to their purchase of coal, inasmuch as they get it cheaper than ot-lwr branches of workmen. The company having resolved that in future a 'uniform prioe should be charged upon all classes. The colliers and miners in their employment have all struck work, so that all the pits are now "vn stop," which, should it be of long endurance, will be the cause of much anxiety and distress to both parties. It is fortunate, howover, that at present the strike wi.l have no material effect on the works, as thousonds of tons of coal are now lying in stock in the yard and on the pit. banks.

The Registrar-General reports the mortality in twenty one of the leading cities; and towns of the Unued Kingdom, to b at the rate of 20 per 1000 per annum. A statue in marble of Nicholas \Vcod was unveiled at Newcastle yesterday in £ he presence of a large number 01 engineers and others. > COFFEE, refreshing-, heaU-hy, and much ap- d^uion of t'iPT vah\abl(e beverage for preserving a healthy con- ma eil rn -u!d st°mach, and as an aid-to more potent medicines. In canisters at 6d., 10-1, ana Is. 6d. each. ShoD- 6aleP agent's5- "f Pro!,rietor' or the following- whole Griffin^t'T' Snd Kob:»s«"' Bristol; Clutferbuck and KKwni «holc3E.ie po-er, Bridgend Ivy ana commissum asren:?, s5-.v:r<is«.». jgp

'I G-LAMORGANSHXRE QUARTER SESSIONS. j Tbe Court opened at 10 o'clock yesterday morning1 j for ths. transaction of the criminal business of the county, the distiict taken, according to the nyw arrange- ment, being that, in tbe eastern part of the county. The j'number of prisoners ou the calendar ws 57 31 are in Cardiff v.-rison, and 10 on bail; 13 are in Swansea pri- son, and there are three on bail. Of the prisoners awaiting trial, 27 nave been previously convicted. The educational condition of the prisoners was stated as follows :-22 can neither read nor write, 10 can reitd only, 10 can l'ead and write imperfectly, and 3 are des- -cribed as well educated. The total number of prisoners in Cardiff ga.ltl, including those on bail far the sessions, was 161, 44 being females. The total number in Swan- sea prison, including baik case8, was 172, including 58 females. Busine-s was commenced before Mr. R. 0. Jones, the County Chairman, Mr. J. C. Fowler, and Mr. F. C. Vachell. The following gentlomen were, sworu upon THE GRAND JOKY Mr. Thomas Toms, Conway-road, Canton (foreman.) Win. Williams, Heathlands, Maiudy. „ G-ritfith .Rowlands 3onville, Roath. William Burnett, Castle-road, Roath James Smith Cowell, East Grove, Cardiff, „ Thomas Richard Davies, Conway-road, Canton. „ Geo. French Davies Roath. t- „ E. C Downing, Tredegarville. David Evans, Llanfihangel. „ E. Thomas Griffiths, Tredegarville. John Guthrie, Dumfries-place, Cardiff J. B Hopkins, Crockherutown, Cardiff. S. S. Howard, Tredegarville. Thos. Jenkins, Llanmaes, near Cowbridge. Wm. Jenkins, Llaiifihangel. Geo. Jones, Windsor-place, Cardiff. Wm. Lowrie, Cadoxton-juxta-Barry Wm. Marychurch, Roath. Frederick Marwood, lloath. THE CHARGE. The learned CHAIRMAN said this was the first time the Grand Jury had met since they had made an altera- tion in the mode of conducting business. The public business was disposed of on the previous day, and they would now proceed to the'trials of prisoners as soon as the grand juiy had returned a bill. It would be neces- saty, as they would have understood from the notice in the public papers, to detain the grand jury not only that day, but also on the morrow, because in order to meet the convenience of the county generally, the cases from Neath and Swansea districts would not* be taken until .hen. But though they were thus de- tained part of' an additional day, under the new arrangement, they would be advantaged in another respect, for they would only be called upon to act twice in eftch vellr instead of four times as heretofore. The cases now awaiting their attention were not so numer- ous fts they usually were at this season of the year, there being about 55 prisoners, and only 50 separate cases. Tbe majority were ordinary cases of stealing, and many of them were cases of theft from the person in houses of ill-fame. However wrong it might be for persons to go to such houses, their immoral conduct -did not justify per"ons"in stealing from them, and if tue jury found the theft proved it would be their duty to send, the cases for triul. There were a number of cases, as tbere always were in this county, for cutting and wounding. There did-^hot appear to be a mope-considerable number than they had had en other occasions, aud he did not know on the, whole that they presented features of greater aggravation. Still he was sorry to see there were so wany-abojit six or eight cases, representing various forms of assault, wish considerable violence. Having indicated the nature of the graver of the cases, be said the only way in which that court could check the pre- valenca of this practice, was- when the cases were brought home to offenders, to let them feel, and let the public know, that every case of that kind would be very severely dealt with. Besides these, there was a case of housebreaking, as it was called, and as it really was in law, although the prisoner had let rh\UI- self in by a false key, and hiid indulged himself by taking a good deal of his neighbour's beer. There was also a case of larceny, in which a man ran away with another mau's wife, and took part of the bereft husband's property. If a; wife gave p»rt of her bus band's gooas to another man, that would not be larceny, but when adultery was added, aud the man ran away witli the wife aud goods of another man, he was iu- dieted for larceny. Another case of stealing weod at Energlyn came undpr the class of a statut-able offence. -He did not think there were any other cases which re- quirtd that he should detitiu 'tl,em, and as soon as thty had found a bill he would thank them to return it into Court. NEW MAGISTRATE^. ii.r. G. B. Brocl:, Mr. J. J. Jenkins, Mr. Beor,Mr. Thomas. Phillips, of Swansea, aud Dr. Davies, of Af or- thyr, qualified as Justices of the Peace for the county, IIKST COURT.-Before Mr. R. O. JONES (Chairman), and i the Rev. H. T. LEE. THE REPAIR OF GREEN-LAKE, ROATH. [ The first case which came' before the court was an ap- peal from the decision of the bench of magistrates at Dlandaif, by Mr Michael Spain O'Rourke, against an order made by the magistrates upon him, to contribute the sum of 4d., alleged to be due by him to the hoa. Board of Health, on the private improvement ac- count. ALr. H. Allen and Mr. B. Francis Williams ap- peared, for the appellant; Mr. Coleridge, with Mr. Dunn,appeared for the respondents, the lloath Local Board of Health. The case occupied the court for the principal part of the day; but the details possessed little interest except to the parties engaged. Ihe main facts were as follows. Mr. Af. ts. O'ifourke who lives at the corner of Clifton-street and Green-lane, Ivoath, was called upon hy the Board of Health to pay the sum above stated, for private improvements effected y the jjoard in Cliiton-stieet. He declined to do so un- til the Board had recouped him in certain sums which he had expended in improving the road in front of his house had expended in improving the road in front of his house in Green-lane. He was summoned before the magistrates, and an order was made upon him, on ivhiohhe appealed. The question raised in the legal argument was whether Green- lane was a highway or not, the contention of the appellant j being that it was an ancient highw ay, which it was the duty of the Local Board to repair, and the argument of I that it was an occupation road over which the public had only an easement. The appellant himself when examined, stated that he was formerly surveyor to the Roath Local Board, and had known the road in question for thirty years as a public highway. In 1861, while surveyor to the Board, he put down several loads of gravel upon the road to repair it. In cross-examination by Mr. Coleridge, he admitted that there was a dispute about payment tor the gravel,and the Board ref used to pay for it, on the ground that it was not their duty to repair it. He had no instructioii6 to repair it from the Board, but only from the chairman. Other witnesses in support of the appeal corroborated as to the road being a highway, one of them stating that it was a free common," and another that people, horses, and sometimes carts, had, from time beyond the memory of "the oldest inhabitant," had un- interrupted right of way in the course over the present road. Some stress having been laid upon Mr. 0 Rourke's evidence with regard to the gravelling of the road, the learned, chairman said he attached little weight to that testimony. The late Mr. Williams, chairman of the Roath Board of Health, was a great man in the parish of Roath, and it was he who told the Sur- veyor, possibly thinking he had the approval of the Board, to put the gravel down. That was not a very important fact. If Mr. Williams had told the Surveyor to stand on his head instead of his heels, he would have done it, just the same (laughter). The Court subsecpiently expressed their opinion tliat there was no doubt a right of way through Green-lane; but they wished to hear further upon the point, as to what constituted a road repairable by the public. It was quite possible that a road might be a right of way, with no obligation on the public to repair it. Mr. Allen cited cases to show that where a road was ahisdi- way, the inhabitants were bound to repair it. Mr. Coleridge opposed this view, and also cited cases, remark- ing that he could call witnesses if necessary. Mr. R. O. Jones said the view of the court was that this was a public highway repairable by the public, and they felt, so far,, that would reverse the decision of the .iustices. i. Mr. Coleridge said, that being, the view of the bench, he ^should endeavour to change it by calling witnesses. Mr. Alderman Watkins, who had known the road for fifty years, said it had never been repaired by; the parish. Mr. John Evans and Mr. Daniel Thomas and other witnesses were called, whose evidence was to the effect that, though there was a right of way over the road, it was never a public'road—had never been repaired by the public, and had always been repaired by Mr. Bradley and Mr. Skyrme, the occupants of the bordering lands, or other occupiers. Mr. R. U." J ones said the court had seen cause to alter the view it took before the witnesses had been called. The evidence, which had not been broken down by the appellant, was very strong that the owner's of land^had continued to repair the road after it was enclosed. Their opinion was that the road was a highway, but was not a high- way repairable by, the public. The public had passed ovpr the roaa so long that there was a right of way, but it was not a. parish road, and therefore they must maintain the decision of the justices in petty sessions. Mr. Coleridge applied for costs. The Chairman said he was not inclined to give costs, and- thought it a case in which each party should bear their own costs. Mr. Coleridge remarked that the costs were much more than the sum in dispute. The Chairman said it was a fair fighting case. Each party must pay their own costs. TRIALS OF PRISONERS. BILL IGNORED.—The Grand Jury ignored the bill against Joseph Gibbons, 30, labourer, on bail, for stealing one poplar plank, one barrow, and one cask, the property of William Field, at Merthyr Tydfil, on the 5th Decem- ber, 1871. STEALING AT *.Nl.],UTHYR TYDFIL. -J.-aries- Murray, alim James McGuinness, 52, shoemaker, who had been pre- viously convicted, was charged with. stealing a pair of trousers, the property of Isaac Lionel Jacob, at Merthyr Tydfil, on the 11th of April, 1872. Guilty. Twelve months' imprisonment. THEFT OF A WATCH AT YSTRADFODWG. Edwin Hiscox. 22, labourer, was charged with stealing a watch, value £ 1 10s., the property of Moses Limberman, at Ystradfodwg on the 22nd of April, 1872. Guilty. Four months' imprisonment. ALLEGED THEFT AT CARDIFF Jane Ryan, 36, married woman, was acquitted on a charge of stealing a pair of boots, the property of Patrick Mara, at Cardiff, on the 9th April, 1872. The court adjourned at six o'clock. SECOND COURT.—Before Mr. J. (I FOWLEH (deputy- chairman) and Mr. C. H. PAGE. THEFT AT MERTHYR TYDFIL.—Margaret Hinken, who has been previously convicted, a single woman, 'and Henry Powell, 26, hatter, were charged with stealing three half crowns and two shillings, the monevs and from tne person of John Hughes, at Mei-thyr Tydfil, on the z-^th of April 1872, Mr'. Dillwyn prosecuted. The prisoner were committed for twelve month's imprison- ment each. VIOLENT ASSAULT AT MERTHYR.—Daniel Dunne, on h&il, was charged with maliciously 'wouridiny one John Fraucjo wth a knife at inferthy.,On April IStb, 1872. He. was found guilty of a common assault, and committed for a month's imprisonment. ^BREAKING A MAN'S JAW AT Cardiff. —Cornelius Nihane, on bail, a_coal trimmer, aged SI, was indicted for unlawfully assaulting, beating, wounding aud. ill treating James Ruby, aud thereby then occasioned him great actual bodily harm, at Cardiff, on 12th April, 1872. Mr. y Jeffreys prosecuted, and Mr. Dc Rutzen de- fended. After drinking in the Friendship Inn, the prisoner and Ruby quarrelled, the latter apparently being the aggressor^ A fight took place and Ruby was knocked down by Nihane, and beaten so violently that his jaw was broken, and he was confined to the Infirmary for six weeks, fie described himself as suffering pain and as a ruined man for life. The defence was that Nihane was first assaulted by Ruby, and merely struck the latter in self-defence, and that the breakage of Ruby's jaw was caused by bis falling heavily to the ground through drunkenness. The jury acquitted the prisoner. The Court adjourned at five o'clock.

MONMOUTHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. TRIALS OF PRISONERS. FIRST COURT.—Before Mr. S. R. BOSANQCET (chair- man), Mr. JOHN JAMES, Mr. W. W. PHILLIPS, and Major MCDONNEL. THKFT OF A WATCH. John Burns, 21, shoemaker, was indicted for stealing a watch, a gold-plated Albert chain, and a locket, the property of Thomas Seaward, at Newport, on the 9th April. Guilty. Sentenced to three months' hard labour. A QUESTIONABLE PROSECUTION. Hester Pugh,aged 80, a miserable looking old woman, was indicted for obtaining by false pretences divers igoods, to the value of 7s. 'tid., with intent to cheat and 4 defraud, on the 2211d March. Prisoner was sentenced to three days' imprisonment. RUNNING AWAY WITH A MAN'S WATCH AND WIFE. Charles Scott, 32, baker, was indicted for stealing a | watch and two rings, the property of William Arthur Jennings, at Abergavenny, on 'or about the 23rd of February. Mr. Smythers and Mr. Laurence prosecuted, and Mr. Pritchard defended the prisoner. The evi- dence showed that prosecutor kept an inn at Aber- igavendi-, and prisoner went. to his house to lodge. The wife became enamoured of 'her lodger, and en occasions when her husband was away, the prisoner shared the wife's bed. On tbe prosecutor's remonstrating with prisoner on his heartless conduct, the latter showed fight and eventually eloped with the wife, taking also the husband's watch and rings. Sub- sequently the fugitives were traced to Worcester, and then to Teddington, Middlesex, where it appeared they lived together as man an wife. Eventua.ly the wife repented of her faithless conduct, and returned to her husband, who received her back to his embraces, and took lodgings for her at Newport, on the understanding that she would sin no more. But withiu two or three davs prisoner also found his way tu Newport, and in the evening the wife again left her lawful husband for the baker. There was a good deal of hesit, icy about the manner in which the prosecutor gave his evidence. Ihe case occupied the Court & long time, and the wife was called as a witness on behalf of the prisoner. The juxy fouud the prisoner guilty, s.nd he was sentenced to six months' hard labour. Fl?fT w wT'^rBefore S- BOSANQUET (Chairman), Mr. W.W PHILLIPS, and Mr.G.R. GKKENHOW RELPH. T-, PLEADED GUILTY. Phoebe Evans (on bail) pleaded guilty to stealing a Pr°Perty of William Davies, at Bedwellty, on the ^3rd of April. In answer to the Chairman,. Sergeant Milkins stated that prisoner had been pre- w If TUr'1Cn Vlluch had conducted heiodf toleiably well. She was living wilh a man unmarried, who was a worthless fellow, and by whom she had had three claildren.- The Court administered a suitable warning, and sen- ° three mouths' hard labour. kJ1, Swee.nfcy (,28) Pleaded guilty to, stealing a jacket and a pair of trousers from James Keefe, and IVedp^r o'n ti frDd nioney fr°m other persons at 'i f: 3rd March. Sergeant Morris Richards I ve pievious convictions, and regarded prisoner as an incorrigible fellow. The Court, view el him in the same light, and sentenced prisoner to seven years' poil,il servittldq and four years' l-,olice surveillance. The Court then I)roceede(f to try an uppeal ca" Tonchau, appellant, v. Michael Hare, supervisor of ex- i clse, respondent. r BBUTALLY USING A HOKSE. Abraham Mitchell (18), haulier, pleaded guilty to if10us, y au<^ maliciously killing a pony, the property of Powell's Duffryn Steatn Coal Company, at the New lieuegar Colliery, on the 15th June last. Mr. R. Louie, Mr. T. J. Morgan, Mr. A. Attwood, and others connected with the company appeared to support the' charge for the Powell's Duffryn Company. From a statement made by Sergeant Morris Richards, it ap- peared that prisoner possessed very cruel propensities, although he generally attended to his work. The Court again administered a caution to the prisoner, who was liable to fourteen years penal servitude for such cruelty as that to which he had pleaded guilty. Sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. THEFTS. Ann Clarke, hawker, was indicted fur stealing a purse containing zel 7s., and a cheque for tll 18. iU., tbe property of William Wiilett, of Chepstow, on ,the Itith June. Acquitted. Thomas George (30) was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment for stealing 12s. in money from the per- son of Job Constance, at Groehelog. ALLEGKD THEFT OF COAL. James Waters (on bail) was indicted for stealing 258 lbs. of coal, the property of the Rbyntney Iron Com- pany (Limited at Tredegar, on June 15th, 1872. Mr. A. D. Ryder prosecuted, and Mr. Lawrence defended the prisoner. The case occupied the Court a considerable time, on account of the number of witnesses, who were examined. After a most able defence by Mr. Lawrence, the jury acquitted the prisoner. James Lloyd, (19), labourer, was indicted for stealing a pair of trousers and a purse containing 9s., the pro- perty of Henry Tyler, at Monmouth. 'Mary Keefe, (27), married woman, was charged with stealing 61bs. of light drab lyarfl for infant tweed over- alls, and other articles, the property of Francis Hiley, at Tredegar, on the lath'January. Prisoner appeared to be an experienced thief, and a previous-conviction of t three years' imprisonment was proved against her. Sentenced to five years penal servitude. This terminated the criminal business. SECOND COURT.—TUESDAY. (Before Mr. H. M. Kenned and Colonel Roden.) William Henry Thomas, (21) carpenter, was found guilty of stealing a waistcoat, the property of William King of Monmouth, on the iJ-rdof June last.—Sentenced to two calendar months hard labour. Thomas Jones, (50), carpenter, was indicted for steal ing a frail and a quantity of carpenter's tools, the pro. perty of David John, at' Aberystwith, on the 31st of May last. Guilty. Sentenced to six months' hard labour. Edward Colter, (25) labourer, was indicted for stealing a silver watch, the property of William Williams, at Tredegar, on the Icth of February last. Sentence. Nine months' imprisonment, and two years' police supervision.

DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE IN PENARTH ROADS. TWO RUNAWAY SEAMEN DROWNED. A lamentable accident, which is entirely attributable to the reddess folly of the sufferers, yesterday befell three seamen, and caused the delh of two. An American ship, outward bound, from Newport, lay at anchor in the outer roadstead, to the west of the Monkstone- rock. The seamen, whose names have not been ascer- tained, discontented, according to the statement of the survivor, with the treatment they received on board, resolved to desert. On the turn of the tide they left the ship, carying with them a ship's ladder, and took to the water, intending to swim to Cardiff, and to make use of the ladder as a support in the water. They got on very well for a time, but presently one of the men dropped from the ladder through exhaustion, and soon after another succumbed to fatigue. The third man, securing his comrade to the ladder, pushe(I on, but felt himself giving way, and sent up a cry for help. This, fortunately, was not un- heard. The trow Independence was lying at the tail 'of the spit, waiting until the tide served to get under weigh for Peuartb tidal harbour. Richard Rowe, the master, was on deck when the man raised his cry for aid. It was then about five o'clock in the moruiug. Captain Rowe called up his crew, and seeing an object in the water they lowered the boat, and pulled towards it. When thfe boat approached it was found that the man who had cried out was clinging to the ladder, and fast sinking through exhaustion, and that the other man was lying on the ladder, slightly under water, and quite dead. The boat returned to the trow with the two bodies. Restoratives were applied in the one case, and dry clothes given to the poor fellow, who recovered but the ether man was past human aid. The Independence bore down into Penarth roads, and the captain came ashore, and reported the occurence to Capt. Poole and Inspector Adams, by whom an enquiry was made for the third man, but without any result up to the present time.

nun THE REFORM CLUB AND THE ABERDEEN ELECTION.— At the ordinary monthly meeting of the Political Com- mittee of the Reform Club, held on Tuesday, the Right Hon. C. P. Villiers, M.P., in the chair, it was resolved that the following contradiction of statements which have been circulated should be made public :—" That the Political Committee did not make or authorise any action whatever in regard to the Aberdeen Election, nor did the Club secretary, as h,s -been alleged, send any telegram to Aberdeen." SEAMEN'S REMITTANCES,^IU the year 1871, 3,207 money orders were issued at foreign ports to seamen, payable at ports in the United Kingdom. The orders were for the paym'ent of sums amounting together to £ 39,158. At Havre 703 orders were issued for pay- i ment in this country of sums amounting to 99,252 at Hamburg, 566 orders for .i'7,976; at Rotterdam, 391 orders, far £;),300; at. Antwerp. 417 orders, for X4,996 at Dunkirk, 280 orders, for £ 2,535-; at Brenerhaven, 153 orders, for £ 2.201; at Amsterdam, 142 orders, for £ 2,114; at Marseilles, 118 orders, for £ 1,146. The other ports show smaller amounts, going down to one j order issued at Para for payment of £ 10 in this king- dom. and one at Archangel for 28?. The British Con- suls issue the orders.

NEWPORT. DISOWNED.—Ou Sunday, a little boy, son of an artil- lerymau at the barracks, fell into the canal. He was taken out alive, but died on the way up to the barracks. NEWPOKT INFIBMARY AND DISPENSARY.—Number of patients attended at, the Dispensary during the past week, 374. Niiiuber of visits paid to patients at their own homes, 175. Number of patients in the Infirmary, 7. Surgeon for the week, Dr Cheese. JEAkiNG BACON.—At the Borough Police Court, on Wednesday, before Mr. 8. Homfray and Dr. Morgan, Mary Hodgkiss was charged with stealing a piece of bacon from the stall of Mrs Duck ham, in the market, Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent to Usk for two months with hard labour. A SMALL-POX CASE.—-Adam Selby, landlord of the Hamburg bar. Commercial-street, was summoned by the Inspector of Nuisances for keeping a child, affected with rinall-pox,.in his house, without informing the Board of Health officers of the fact. The child died in the house on Saturday. Persons in charge of the house for en ant said tne child belongedto a woman who lodged there, and they were unaware it had the small-pox. fined 20s. and eosts. A DISORDERLY PAUPER.—Edward Webster, an elderiy pauper, was charged with Acting in. a disorderly manner at the Workhouse He bad left the house at seven in the i morning, and had come back at two, quite drunk. He was frequently doing that kind of thing.'xHe was sent to prison for a month. W^HTS-~J?hn Davies, butcher, was sum- i > V,g Gatehouse -what he repre- scntea to be OJJS. of pone, but what was really only 21bs. v 1 fle C^1r^e T?"'S y proved, and he was- ordered to pay Is. for the underweight, and 7s. (id. costs.

COWBRIDGE. w v-f »0)i<ve'c0art on Tnesdfty last, before Messrs. G. ,fV< 1 • and Thomas lvlewellvn; James John, hi;™ 7Tfc'r Ia,bo\irer' was charged by P. S. Chalk with 9^? T rU1i and-riotous at Cowbridge, on Tnesdav, the Defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, and was fined Is. and costs. Moody,\ Thomas oj le, aud Wm. Harris, all residing within the neighbour- hood of Cowbridge, were each respectively charged with being m toe Fanners' Arms, Victualling-house, at A bur thm, in the parish of La.nblethian, during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 16th of last month. Each of the defendants appeared, and pleaded guilty, and were eath fined Is. and costs. BREACH OF. CONTRACT. — Thomas J-im, Matthew 1 Uavies, JJavid Jones, John Davies, and Thomas Harry, colliers, were suinmoned by David Evant., overman at the ffi'hur.y Colliery, for breach of contract of service, on the I Itn June last. Mr. Stockwood, jun., Bridgend, appeared on behalf of the defendants. The complainant appeared, and applied to have each of theca,ses with- drawn, as the men had returned to work. Tlie magis- trates complied with defendant's request, but ordered him to pay all costs. WAGES. —Willipn John, of Cowbridge, mason, sum- moned Win. Lewis, manager of the Danharry Coal Com- pany, for 10s., wages due to him as a mason employed at the Lanharry Colliery. It appeared that the com- plaiftaRt was employed by the day, at 5s. per day, aud left his service on the 7fch June last, without having pre- viously given notice of his intention to leave. Defendant disputed want of a day's notice. Order made for the amount, and costs. HI. iH WAY BOARD.—The monthly ordinary meeting of the Cowbridge "District Highwav Board was held at the Town-hall, on Tuesday. Mr. Or. W. Nicholl, the chair- man, was present, as was also several of the Guardians of the different parishes comprising the district. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, it was pro- I' posed by Mr. D. H. Davk-s, vice-chairman, seconded by Mr. W. Thomas, Llantwit-Major, and resolved, that the surveyor do forthwith open the old water-course, near Moor Mill, in the parish of Langam, running from a ditch on the side of the road from St, Mary Hill to the Mill Race, near the mill. The surveyor produced his estimate of expenditure for the easning month, amount- ing to £ 60, and a cheque-was signed and given him format amount.. '*• j

"X i- "•■brx ,v-if1 r■ Jl NTYPRA)D. -The usual weekly, sessions were held on Wednesday, before the Stipendiary, Mr. G. Williams, CHARGE OF r -Daniel Alexander, Treherbert was brought up charged with attempting to steal some goods from a cart and assaulting P. C. Meyler when taken into custody. Fined ft. 6d. and costs. ASSAULT.—George Powell was fined 40s. ,indleosts for assaulting P.C. Devonald at Y strad. NON-VACCISATIOX.—Mr. Hopkins, the vaccination officer of the Cardiff Union, summoned two brothers- John Osborne and Nathan Osborne, of Pentvrch, for not complying with the regulations 'of the Vaccination Act. Fined 2s. Gd. and .casts. Nathan was discharged. AN INEXPEKIENCED LAiDLO!LD. Walter Roberts, the landlord of the Gilfach Goeh Inn, was fined 40s. and costs i for permitting drunkenness. BEERHOUSE OKPEXOSJ —An elderly female, Catherine Rowlands lnullady of the Corner House, Treherbert, was lined 30s. and costs, for selling beer during prohibited hours. CHARGE OF ASSAULT.—Samuel Babb. a coker in the Glamorgan Coal Company's works, at Gilfpc-h Goeh, summoned John Holland and J. Williams (the latter did not appear) for assaulting him. on the 17th ult. The Bench found the defendant guilty, and he had to pay 10s. and costs. A committal was granted against Williams, who was fined 20s. and costs, for not paying a fine levied upon hiiri in last week's sessions at Liautrisant. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—'The annual fortnightly meet- ing of the above Board was held on Wednesday. The Clerk reported that small pox returns had been 'sent in from Ystraùfodwg and Lantrisant. In Llantrisant 62 persons had been vaccinated. Eight fresh cases of small pox had broken out, one proving fatal. In Ystradfodwg. there were 42 fresh cases of small pox, and during the last fortnight seventeen persons had fallen victims to the disease. In connection with this malady Dr. lihys of Treherbert, reported that the increase in the spread of the disease had caused a panic in the district, though a very strong and absurd prejudice existed among the colliers against the conveyance of any patient going to the Ponty- pridd hospital. A communication was read from the Llantrisant vestry, suggesting that .the Board appoint an inspector of nuisances temporarily for Llantrisant. The notion appeared to be that if the Board appointed an inspector the expense of his appointment would fall upon the Union, while the expense of such appointment, if made in vestry, would have to be borne by the parish only. The clerk, however, stated that" this was quite a mistake. If the Board appointed an in- specting officer the parish of Llantrissant only would have to pay for him. Mr. Reynolds made a very able speech in connection with the verv small remuneration now paid to the nuisance inspector. Applications w ore made from three or four coffin contrac- tors of the Union for an advance on the price for which they tendered per coffin. The matter was postponed till next Wednesday, when a committee of the whole Board will meet to discuss it. Mr. Maddicks wished to draw the attention of the Board to the desirability of having the an name Newbridgc on the ordnance survey removed, and Pontypridd substituted in the maps under the new sur- vey. The Clerk thought the Board as euch had no power to move in the matter.

MERTHYR. ROBBERY AT CEFN.—Nimrod Jones, 17, painter, re- siding a.t Ynysgan, was charged yesterday at the derk's office, before Mr. T. J. Evans, J.P. for Breconshire, with stealing a gold ring, value C-42 5s., the pro- perty of Miss M. Jones, of the Cefn Hotel. It appeared that on Friday last prisoner had been engaged painting at the Cefn Hotel, and on the same day the ring was missed from a bedroom. On Monday he pawned it at the shop of Goodman, pawnbroker, for 2s., and the following day it was discovered there by Sergt. Jones, of the Breconshire Constabulary. Prisoner admitted his guilt, and woo committed to take his trial at the Brecon- shire asaizes;4 WOUNDING. — At-the Police-court, yesterday, before Mr. W. T. Orawshary and Sir. David. Davis, Esther Hannah Goodwin was charged with cutting and wounding JEmma Carter, at Aberaman, Abtrdare, on the 2nd inst. Re- manded to 9th inst. ASSAULT.—John Stone was brought up on a warrant charged with assaulting Ellen Demetrius, on the trth of August, 1S69. No prosecutor appearinir, he was die- charged.

'f LLANCARFAN. PROLIFIC BEES.—Last week Mr. Thomas Divies, -of the Three Horse Shoes, Molton, had the- pleasure, although marred by some stinging pain, of attending,to a hive of bees, which proved o proline that eight swarms left it the same day.

WHITAND. HENLLAN BitTTISHSCHI)OL.-Thereportoftbe examiners just received is as follows The order in this school is excellent, and the instruction is thoroughly sotind and well diffused throughout the school. The scholars passed an exceedingly good examination in the elementary sub- jects, and in algebra and grammar. The singing, too,, is highly creditable." It is highly gratifying for the managers to find that the school continues to be iu such a flourishing condition. It reflects great credit upon the schoolmaster, Mr. James, through whose energy the school has been brought to .its present condition." We hope that his efforts in future will again be crown with success.

CARMARTHEN" LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.—A most distressing and fatal accident occurred in a hay-field, belonging to Mr. H. Norton, of Greenhill, Carmarthen, last Saturday evening. An engine-fitter named Richard Johnson, in the employ of a Bristol firm, was engaged at Mr. Norton's brewery, and happening to go into the field to assist the haymakers, was asked to go on the rick, where he commenced playing j with a' yountr woman, aill *botil inmediatelv fEn to the earth, a distance of 8 or 9 feet. The unfortunate man fell upon his head, the young woman falling upon him, and when Mr. James Rowlands, surgeon, arrived soon afterwards, he was found to be in a state of complete col- lapse. The accident happened about six o'clock, and the poor fellow was conveyed to his lodgings in Fraiicis street, where he expired abeut a quarter to twelve. An inquest was held on Monday evening, at the Guildhall, before Mr. J. Hughes, coroner, when a verdict of Aeci- dental death" was returned. Deceased was about i2 years of age. and leaves a widow and two children to mourn his untimely. BOROUGH QUARTER e Recorder (Mr. J. Johnes, Dolaneothi), accompanied-by Mr. J. R. Barker, Clerk of the Peace, attended at the Shi re-hail yesterday, j and when the usual formalities had been disposed of, there being no prisoner for trial, the Chairman briefly ad- dressed the Grand Jury, congratulating, t.he.m upon the absence of crime from the bcroucrh sir ct t -hiniiig of 1870.

DOWLAIS. THE GLAMORGANSHIRE CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION. —The annual meetings of this association were held on Tuesday and yesterday at Penywern Independent Char*]. The morning sitting, which began at 11 o'cloci-, consisted of a conference to arrange matters connected with the denomination. There were about 50 ministers, together with a u uj ii ber of students, lay preacher. and deacons present on the occasion. The Chairman for the past year, the Rev. Dr. Rees, cuvansea, presided, while the duties of secretary were performed by the Rev. li. Williams, Cans, Swansea. The meeeting having been opened in the usual wav, the Chairman delivered a short and suitable addMs, and on the request of the Rev. W. Edwards, Aherdare, begged leave to introduce to the attention of the conference the Rev. E. J. Edwards, of Australia The following re- solutions were then submitted to. and after some delibera- tion, were unanimously adopte,-I.-I. That this Conference .greatly rejoices in- the visitation of the Rev. E. J. Edwards, of Australia, and sincerely desires the Churches in connection with this association to cordially welcome him to their midst, and accept his services when he feels tn '^lchned to tender them, 2. That we earnestly beseech the Churches not to encourage nor accept the services of persons who are of doubtful character; from when they may reoeive communications; and that it is desirable tliat .strangers wishing to render their services to vacant Churches should be furnished with letters of recommen- arion from the officials of the Association, or some per- son,of note belonging to the denomination. 3. That this Conference desires to call the attention of the Churches to the NVelsh cause in the Borough, London, as one worthy of assistance. 1. That we sincerely urge the Churches to extrenuous efforts to endeavour to increase their collections towards the Brecon Memorial College, insomuch as the appointment of a third tutor of necessity mcteases the cost of maintaining the iastuu- tioii..5. That this Conference, while deeply imnress-jd with the importance of furnishing the lising generation with ..ne means of religious instruction, considerstha5 da-v schools supported by public rates, are not- the proper efficacies for such purpose, because in our opinion a school master paid oy the State cannot teach-religion without compromising the principles of religious equality and we therefore approve of sepaiating the secular from the re- ligious education. The officials having been appointed fur the current year, and prayer offered, the morning con- ference broke up. The afternoon conference was chieflv occupied. in discussing a paper prepared and read by the Rev. Dr. Recs, of Swansea, the subject of the paper beia" The Heresies of the Age.Being- obliged to forward our parcel previous to the discussion, we regret our inability to give a summary of its contents-to our readers.

MAESTEG. LlTERAliT very interesting literary meet- ing'of a competitive character was held in the afternoon and evening of Monday, at Zoar Chapel, when about were distributed, in prizes ranging from Is. to £ 2. EXAMINATIONs.—This 'week- the Rev. B. J. Binns. MIA., Ijg M. lu,i)ector of Schools, has been engaged in visiting and examining the schools of this district. o

PE3TRE-YBTRAD. The Welsh Independents of this place held their anni- versary services on Sunday and Monday last, when the following ministers officiated Rev. D. Thomas, Llaneliy Rev. J. R Williams (B.), Ystrad Khondda; Rev. D. Griffiths, Aberdare Rev. W. J. Morris,. I Rev. J. Evans, Dowlais; and the Rev. W- Evan*. Cymer. ———

CAERPHILL Y. ANNUAL RACES.—These races, together with other sports, took place 011 Monday last under the distinguished .patronage of Mr. H. C. Williams, of Roath Court, High Sheriff of Glamorgan, and the lion. Colonel Morgan. Ruperra Castle There was a good attendance, and ex- pellent.spor ———

NEW TREDEGAR. V éry successful tea meetings were held at Vochriw and New Tredegar on Monday hist, iu behalf of Brithuir Baptist Chapel and Bethel Calvinistic Methodist Ghajiel. In the cvetiing a concert took place in connection with the latter chapel. ———

TENBY. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—The monthly rae?tiug of this Board was held on Tuesday. On the motion of the Chairman, a una-riimous vote* of thanks was recorded to Mr. Alderman Power for his attention to the M:wors duties during his <the Chairman's abseMe. Mr Allen aunounced that the action against the Eclair company had been settled, the company having agreed to psy the debt and the whole of the costs incurred. Mr. Power proposed, and it was carried unanimously, that Mr. Now be paid at the rate of 1;15 per annum extra for his duties respecting the water, this increased salary to conune'ice from the Gth of May last. It was mentioned bv Mr, Power that the town was now and had been for the Ip, two months {two days only excepted) supplied with water from the Lady wells. The Surveyor's report was read and adopted. Mr. Lock, medical officer, sent in his re- port, which was also read, and several good suggestions ordered to be carried out. The meeting/chen broke up.

.4, LLANELLY. C CRICKET MATCH.—A match between LtoneHv and Car- marthen was played in the park on Tuesday. It resulted in a victory for Llaneliy in one innings, by 69 run, y PETTY SESSIONS. — Isaac Shealey, Inland Revenue officer, of Llaneliy, charged Benjamin Jenkins, Furnace, Llaneliy, with keeping two horses without a license. IV fendant was convicted with a penalty of £ 5, aud the magi; strates recommended that the fine should be mitigated t < ;Ll. -David Charles aud John Charles. Kendy,Pontardulsis, were e-, iivicted upon a similar charge, and convicted in a penalty of B5. — Joseph Reynolds charged Solomon Blaekberg, Gate-street, with refusing to deliver pawned goods wht-n called for, and defendant was fined and cost- SCHOOL BOA-.D.-The faonthly meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday. The members present were Mr. C. W. Nevili, Mr. J. 8. Tregoning, Dr. Morgan, Mr. John Jones, and Ivlr. R. Nevill. In the absence of th chairman and vice-chairman. Mr. C. W. Nevill, on the motion of Mr. Tregoning, occupied the chair. The question of the appointment of additional managers for Felinfuel Board Scoool was postponed for consideration to aineetiug of the Board, to be nelu on the 23rd of this n.onth. Mr. Rosser being from home. The consideration of his of motion, that steps be taken to secure attendance at existing Board schools, equal to their accommodation, was postponed for the same reason. Letters were read from the Rev. John Jones and Mr. C. N. Broom, giving- par- ticulars of the receipts by the masters and mistresses of their schools for the last three years. These paraculars were asked for by the BoaVd with the view of considering a the principle upon which the teachers of their schools shall be paid. After some conversation it was considered desirable, as the subject was an important one. that notice should be given to each member, and that it should be discussed at the next meeting. A letter was read from the trea-si-irei- ot the Felinfoti School Board, asking for an advance of £ 20, to pay the current expenses of the scho jl. This raised the question by what principle the Boaixt were to be regulated in making advances to schools, and in auditing the accounts of the managers. With the view of bringing the question before the Finance Committee, it was resolved that the Treasurer of the Felinfoel, Board School be asked to furnish the Board with a statement of the receipts and payments to the 30th of this month. Meanwhile, the desired advance of i:20 to be made, and the existing arrangements with the Master of Felinfoel Board School to continue in force until the whole question of the teachers' salaries shall have been determined. The Clerk reported what had been done with respect to the sites for school,, and it was resolved that a Surveyor be appointed to value the sites fixed upon by the Board, and the notice of the appointment be "given at the next meeting. Mr. Wilson attended the meeting, and laid several plans on the table and he was asked to prepare specifications and estimates upon these plans, for the purpt,ge of application being made to the Educational Department to recommend the loan to be applied for by the Board to build their new school. The site of the proposed school between the Wern and St. Paul's was not fixed upon, and notice was ordered to be given to the next meeting, to fix the cite.' A letter was read from the -Educational Department, stating that the Department could not consent to the proposed lea-e from the managers to the Board. The draft transfer <jf Prr.s- pect-place school was submitted, and 'substantially approved of. It was resolved that the use of the bov's room of the Market-street school be continued to the United Choir for one night a week.

PEMBROKE. THE ASSIZES.—These assizes will be opened at the Shire-hall, Haverfordwest, this evening before Sir William law Fry Channel. With the exception of the charge of shoct- ing a solicitor, at Narbeth, by the prisoner Webb, the business to come before his Lordship is unusually light.

ABERYSTWITH. THE CONCEALMENT OF BIRTH CAEE.-All efforts on the part of the police to find the body of the child of which Ann Millar is supposed to have been confined, have been up to now (Wednesday afternoon) unavailing. The unfortunate woman was brought before the Mayor (Mr. Thomas Jonesjaiid remanded until Saturday. IMPROVEMENT (COMMISSIONERS.—The monthly meeting of this body was held on Tuesday. Mr. David Roberts presided, and there was a full attendance of commissioners. The usual accounts having been passed, the Board pro- ceeded to discuss tenders for a fire escape, which had been sent in. The firms tendering were Messrs. Shand, Mason and Co., and Messrs. Merrvwesther and Sons, buth of London, and their prices were X-76 and £66 15s. respec- tively. After, considerable discussion, it was resolved to purchase an escape from the latter firm. A general dis- trict rate of Is. in the pound was then signed, it being understood that a supplementary rate for the property taken into the borough under-the provisions of the new Improvement Act, which has received the royal assent, will be made as soon as the property in question is valued. Mr- G. H. Thomas, schoolmaster, of Peny- parkau, a suburb of Aberystwith, called the attention of the commissioners to the sanitary condition of the locality. He said that although the inhabitants of Pen- yparkau paid rates, they were without water, lamps, and drainage, and it was time that an alteration took place. Over 200 children attended his school daily, anü not a drop of water had they to drink, but what came from the river. The Clerk said the inhabitants of Penyparkau were only charged at the rate of one-fourth of the improvement rate, and although. there could be no doubt that they ought to have some improvement, yet if they had the place supplied with water, light and drained, the}' must not only pay the full improvement rate, but water rent likewise. Mr. Thomas said he should be glad to pay water rent if supplied with water. Upon this a long discussion ensued, and ultimately a resolution was passed that the scavengers should visit Pehyparkau as well as other parts of the town. It was next decided that none but poor persons should be excused payment of water rate. The commissioners wound up the proceedings of the day by purchasing a draught horse for S-M. SUSPECTED INFANTICIDE.—A young woman, a widow named Ann Millar, is in custody on a charge of conceal- ing the birth of a child. The accused has been in service in Aberystwith for a considerable period, but about two months ago she was sent to Cardigan gaol. for robbing Mrs. Scott, of the Marine-terrace, with whom she had lived as a cook. When her term of imprisonment-ex- pired Millar returned to Aberystwith and took lodgings in the house of Mrs. Turner, north-parade, where, there is every repjon to lwlive, she was confined, thorigh there are no trades of a child to be found. The prisoner's state- ment is that she had miscarried. She was brought before th? magistrates "n •Tti?*df.y 2.f:erW1Qn. subsequent to the ■ of our p £ rcti.

——————————————— SWANSEA. T COUNTV < Y>7-T:T. YESTERDAY.—(Before his Honour, •Juc.-ge laic-oner.j — Edmonds v. Landore Steel (Sei- men's) Company. Mr. Beor ior the plaintiff, and Mr. Arthur William; for the 'defendant. -Air. Beor, m opening the case, said the plaintiff was the owner of a vessel named the Excell. In April last the plaintiff entered into an agreement with the defendants to carry a i quantity of steel rails to Bristol. The circumstances under which the agreement was entered into were these. Mr. Johns, one of the persons in the employ of the Landore Steel Company went to the office of Messrs. Mitchell and add ell. and asked if thev had a ship which was fit to carry rails to Bristol. Messrs. Mitchell and Maddell introduced Mr. Johns to the captain of the Excell, who happened to be in the office P-t the time. Mr. Jolms asKed the captain whether his vessel was fit to carry the lans ant. the latter said his hatchway measured 12 feet, u u Was auxi°us that Mr. Johns and the Stevedore should go and see the vessel themselves. On the hatchway being measured it was found to be only eight or nine feet. TLo Stevedore told the agent that it would be very difficult to J.d the vessel, and that the charge would be 1". instead of 10d Mr. Johns, turning to the captain, said, You must pay the extra 2d. but the captain replied, No, I shall not there istheve6- set, you may take her or leave her, as you please." Mr.. Jolms then agreed to take the vessel, and tne captain was ordered to proceed with his vessel to defendants' wharf. Only one rail was placed in the hold when the captain was ordered to take his vessel away to make room for another wmch could be loaded more easily. The captain was kept wating with his vessel for twelve days, and the present action was brought to recover demurrage-at the rate of 40s. per day, R24. Captain Rowlands and Mr. Madden swore to the facts as .stated bv the learned counsel for the plaintiff. Mr. Williams for the defence said that when the vessel was to be loaded it was found to be physically impossible to get the rails into the hold, and that Mr. Johns wrote to the captain to say that the vompany would hold the owner responsible for the incon- venience to which they were subjected. The captain refused to allow his vessel to be altered so as to receive rails. Mr. David Johns, cashier, at the Steelworks was called. He said the captain had stated that hit vessel' could carry the rails. Richard Batt, the Stevedore, said it was impossible to ge; the rails into the vessel. He could not do it, and if he could not, there was no man- living who could (a laugh). He wanted the captain to allow the beam of the vessel to be cut, but tike captain refused. Mr. Williams contended that the captain was guilty of fraudulent representation when he entered into the agreement. Mr. Leor maintained that according to the terms of the charter party, it was the duty of the de- fendants to put the rails on board, and that the captain could not be expected to have the beam of his Vtssel cutio as the hole would admit water as soon as the vessel was half loaded. His Honour, in giving judgment, said that without the alteration of .the vessel the rails could not have been put on board within a reasonable time, and that when the captain contracted to carry the rails he had full knowledge of the length of the rails. He accordingly gave a verdict for the defendants. POLICE COURT. At the Police-court, yesterday, ..before J. T. Jenkin. Margaret Griffiths was charged with being drunk and making use of indecent language in High- street. P.C. 41 proved the charge, and the prisoner said that she was so drunk that she did not remember what occurred. As the prisoner was fined for drunkenness very recently she was sent to gaol for 14 days without the option of a fine. 1 FURIO; S DRIVING. Henrv Morris was charged with furious driving. P. C. 23 said that on the 2Sth ult. he saw the defendant driving a hac-kue3- carriage down Oxford-street at a very furious pace. The defendant aarmtted the offence, but said he was in haste to catch a train. Mr. Allison said the defendant was one of the most sober caimen in the tn\\î1, and the beneh dismissed the case on the defendant paying costs, which amounted to (is. THREATFNING LANGUAGE.—Thos. Jeremy was charged with creating adisturbanee at the Slanghter-house, and with using threatening language to Henry Lawrence. The complainant said he was keeper of the slaughter-house, On the 27th ult. the defendant came into the. yard and spoke to a man respecting the sale of a horse. He (cjm- pjainant) said to the defendant, "Ate you going to sell a iiorse and tne latter replied, "Yes, and sell yon, you h- cobbler." He told the defendant that he did not w-ant suc-h language there, and defendant turned rouni, with his fist clenched, and said, I will make a hole through you, you b-" He went into the office and the defendant followed him, but used no further threats. Ihe uefendant was ordered to pay £ 1, including costs. .AOBECOND MAGISTRATE.—Two charges were not dis- posed of in consequence of the absence of 1. second magis- trate. lie cases were adjourned.

NEATH. COUNTY CRICKET -MATCH.—An excitiug game was- Played yesterday, on the Grioll Cricket Ground, between eleven of Glamorganshire and eleven of Breconshire. T1¡e day was remarkably fine, and a large number of per- sons assembled to witness the game. The players were wed matched, as will be seen from the following figures: Brecon, first innings, 22 Glamorgan, first innings,37 Brecon, second innings, 46. Glamorgan went in second innings, and won by eight wickets: The highest score was made by Mr. J T. D. Llewelvn, he having put to- getner 15 in the second innings. Mr. Bennett s bowling was remarkably good. Among the Brecon team the highest scores were made by Stokes, Hounding, and Wii- mot, they i-coring respectively 16, 9, and 7.

TROEDYRHIW. SMALL Pox. -Tbiz,: dreadful scourge, "which has IJtherto prevailed to an alarming extent in this locality has ac length showed a. marked decrease. HARVEST.—The Plymouth Iron Company litcan hay- making a few days ago, near the Duffryn lurtfaees, and similar operations have also been oommeiic-ed at several other places near Troedyrhiw. The crol) i, c' .nsidered to be very abundant.

CHEPSTOW. FATAL FALL FROM A HAT Mow.An inquest was "L&t the fountain Inn, on Wenesday, b>>re» Mr. 32. ^inS» coroner, and a respectable jury, 011 the body of John Ireland, who liad died from the e{fee's of a fall from a !1ay mow, at St. Lawrence, near this town, on Monday iMst. After heanng- the evidence of Dr. F. G. W.4ite ani of Johu J enkins, who was at work with the decea sed the jury returned a verdict of A ccidental death."

THE DOUBLE MURDER IN fiERMONDSEY. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Henry Hall, the coroner for West Surrey, 0:1 behalf of Mr. William Carter, opened the inquiry into the deaths of Susannah Hcb- dea, aged 41, and Frances Hebdea, aged r; who were found dead at 12, Webb-street, Berm- lv-ewroadl, on Sunday morning last. Isabella Taylor was the first, witnet; SI e said she was a sister of the deceased woman, w >, ,vjts a widow. The child was her illegitimate child by 1 e e mxn Tavior. She last saw her on Wednesdav week ;1'. Berni' ;id- sey New-road. She lived with her hushkud, who had left her seven years ago. She never heard-hira threaten her, but they quarrelled often. He dranh ry heavily at times, but was not an habitual droi;kaOf.. She was foity-one 3 ears oid, She always left j. v.-lion he was '• on the drink," as when he oil sv u was like a maniac. When she saw her sister she said-tir-j ouar- relled very much. Her sister ha(l said e knew Taylor would never murder her because he wa so fond of her. Walter March, 135 M, said: About fiv,, uf .» on Sunday morning, I saw the man Tayl r in the Ber- moadsey New-road, where I was on duty; His throat u was bleeding very much. He tried to bp.-ak bat could not. He pointed down Webb-strct, and I seized him, saying, Show me where this occurred, He took me "to No, 1_ Webb-street, and iu a back room I found three pertions-a woman and child dead lying on' the fioor, and a boy on the foot of the bed. There was a great deal of blood about the room, aud the bov said when I tried to move him, Don't touch me, I'm "dying." I saw no instrument by which the persons had been killed. I did not examine them nor see what injury they had until Mr. Cuolahan came. The man Taylor were taken to Guy's Hospital. By a juryman I heard no cries of Murder or calls for assistance daring the Sunday night. James Bridgman, 13(1 M.: I was on duty in Webb- street on Saturday aight last, but did not hear any cries, for help during the night. I was not called upon until about ten minutes to one by a female, who said, Policeman, the man at No. 12 first floor back room is beating his boy. I'm afraid he is murdering him, they are like groans." I listened at the front of No. 12, and she said, "You won't see, but you'll hear if you corne into my back yard." I did so, and we listened, but could hear nothing then. Gn returning through the house again into the street a man said to me, A man has cut his throat round the corner." I immediately went to No. 12, where I found the door open, and I went upstairs, where I saw polieeman No. 135. The bodies of the woman and child were as he has described them. I ran immediately to Dr. Cuolahan, of the Grange-road, who returned with me. I took the man Taylor to Guy's Hospital. After several other witnesses had been examined, the inquiry was adjourned for a week. Taylor was stilI living last night. His mother visited him yesterday, and he told her not to stay there, but go home and look after the busiuess.

THE AMERICAN AND ENGLISH CHURCH. Yesterday morning the Bishop of Exeter (Dr. Temple) preached a sermon under the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, in connection with the 171st anniversary of the Society fot the Propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts. The service was distinguished by the public pft-sentatien of a iarge alms plate, which was recently sent by the American Episcopal Church as a gift to the Church of England. An address from the American to the English Church was read, to which the Archbishop of Canterbury replied that he, on behalf of the English Church, received the gift" as a tcken of love and fellowship with that distant Church across the Atlantic." The presentation was made by the Bishop of Lichfield and the Bishop of Ohio. Upwaris of E400 was collected in aid of the society.

A Roman Catholic Grammar School will shortly be established under the head mastership, it is stated, of Monsiguor Capel, in whose hands large funds are placed for the purpose by an Angelican layman. The school wiil gradually be developed into a college for the training of masters for the higher order of middle-clAsa aud private educational institutiolis. A similar estab- lishment will be almost :in--fnediately founded by the Franciscans in the outlying northern, part of Bsys- water, two ladies contributing each £:0..1 towards the requisite expenses. MAHCFACTERE OF COCOA, CKCAOINE, AND W_e WLIL now give an account of the process adoptsd by Messrs. James Epos and Co., maniif-icttimrs of dietetic a cles, at their work* si the Eu*toii-rc;ui, London."—See article Part 19 of CasselPs (;tki,i,. sis