South Wales Daily News

FOREIGN TELEGRAMS. liEUTER'S AND CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAMS. t THE FRENCH BOURSE. PARIS, Tuesday evening.- -Bourse steady. Three Cent. Rentes, 59 "HO Five per Cent. Rentes, it-95. ARREST OF A ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCH- BISHOP. COLOGNE, Tuesrlay. -Monsignor Melchers, Ca- tholic Archbishop cf Cologn", was arrested at a quarter-past eight this morning. The arrest was Effected without creating any disturbance. THE PAPAL CONSISTORY. IfcoMB, Monday.—The Papal Consistory has been postponed until after Easter. THE BENGAL FAMINE. CALCUTTA, Tuesday.—Relief operations are !.head of the famine everywhere, except in Tir- (root. Railways convey 35.000 quarters of grain daily. No deaths except in Tirhoot. TH CIVIL WAR IN SPAIN. The Times Madrid correspondent telegraphs yesterday "Marshal Serrano telegraphs that he j ijE advancing 14 cannons nearer Abanto. The artillery is maintaining its fire, but the other ;,roops are resting till to-morrow.

DEPUTATIONS TOMINISTERS. An influential deputation from the United Kingdom Alliance waited upon the Home Secretary yesterday morning for the purpose of urging the Government against promoting any legislation to increase the facilities for the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquors. Mr. ^oss promised to carefully consider all the arguments w c had been laid before him-

ACTION-FOR LIBELACUÜNST MR. ( PL1MSOLL. Tu the acti^i' Tor an libel biGUgnt aga.nst Mr j I'umsoll M P by Messrs. Houghton and Smith, of Liverpool tried at the Liverpool Assizes yesterday, the jury found for the defendant, but expressed sympathy With Messrs. Houghton and Smith. The alleged libel Was contained in an article in the last Christmas num- ber of Once a Week.

THE ASHANTEE BRAVES AND THEIR HONOURS. Last night's Gazette contains despatches from Sir Garnet Woleeley, dated December loth, the substance of which have already been published also a notice ef Sir Garnet's promotion to the rank of a Major-General in the army, and of the conferring the Order of the Bath on the General and five other officers who were engaged in the Ashcntee war; and of 26 officers appointed to be ordinary members of the military divi- uion of the third class, or Companions of the Order of The Bath. The Gu-ettc also mentions the bestowal of the Victoria Cross on Lieutenant Lord Gifford and [jauce-Sergeant McGaw.

MR. STANSFELD, M.P., AT HALIFAX. (srECIAL TELEGRAM.) Last evening a meeting was held at Halifax to cele- bratv the returis of Mr. Jamles Stausfeld and Mr. John Crossley as representatives of that borough in Parlia- Ulent. 14 STANSFELD, in addressing the meeting, said, as period of that limit of rest of the Liberal party, 4 beard some members of the present adminis- Q say that they were safe fer five years, t according to the proprietor and editor of a leading &1 they were safe for twenty years. He would tnture to prophecy, but the length of that time depend very materially upon two consider- 1. First, the mistakes which their opponents tmake; and secondly, upon the mistakes which •iberals avoided. To do the lutter, was to see mistakes they had made in the past, and to remedy them in the future. It was important derstand the reason of their recent defeat, and to at it was necessary to look it unflinchingly in the It was necessary that Liberals should take on counsel with on another to understand the lion around them. In all constituencies was a large non-political element, which itself free from party ties, and voted Piously the increase of wealth had done much to Jraw the minds of many from consideration of tai questions. That, he thought, w«s solution u itl± to doal. It ",0 "ls were to achieve success, they must be united, to country would commit its destiny to a party ed amongst itself. Turning to the late election, had been differences on the question of religious -ity and education, also upon the subject of dealing the undoubted evils of intemperance, and with the e matter of the liquor traffic. These and other tions had been difficulties to the Liberal party, might prove so to the present Govern- t. Referring to the Royal Commission Capital Ilnd Labour, he said no Commission wanted as the whole question was one tor Jurists ;e one and Legators, in the other. Hp hpld. how- that the Government was pledged to legislate at earliest moment, but did not think that would luring the present session. As a member of a de- ^d Government, lie did not wish to make light of defeat, but acknowledged the fact of a wide servative reaction. He would not prophesy the ie or speak of the measures on which a reunited mÜ party should come back to power, but speaking he time being it must link itself with the question duoation. They might differ as to the pace at ch they would proceed to carry out a plete system of national and compulsory ■ cation, but he maintained that it wys j aua non to remove the heartburnings caused by 25th Clause. Whether difficult or easy, there was iopefor the re-union of the Liberal party until they •~4 in harmony on that point. If that were accom- bed, the road to a national and compulsory system iucation was pretty well open. After an earnest 3al for unity, the hon. gentleman said he should be guided by a desire to preserve the unity of Liberal party, on the understanding that it bad a Igramme worthy of its history and of its name.

lR GARNET WOLSELEY AT THE MANSION IFOUSE. rhe Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh, and nce Arthur, were present at a banquet given by the rd Mayor to Sir Garnet Wolselcy- at the Mansion ¡use, last night. biT Garnet "V\ olseley, replying to < toast of his health, said he bad reason to iieve that the Ashantees had for years been ftwiriur for an attack on the British protectorate .( 1t-.u"t view b1 been amaspi^'J llrlie of nmis 'ined British merchants. R;denit>g to the met ()1 war; he insisted on 'be necessity of tbl; in -iimand having full discretionary powor. u exprespfcu 'us belief that had be beenhampeie jtj, -tructions fr>.n the civil authorities, he •vould ne.er ve taken <i >

A"KE8HK1 At.AJ;>i'iK H,i;; York i'imesptniH'ces e following despatch, dated Halifax, Nr ">va Sotia, ■arch 20 Iuitnense damage was done in Sherbcooke, Ujr*borouK- Cou-ty. about !><» inites f!'o1n this plac-. by £ iN«},et oo. Ct Mary's lUvor follen by the rain and thaw. A c-juple of miles above Surbrcoke, there is a natural dam of rocks across the 7er, beyond wnich for several miles it is called Still- r'lter. The ice on this portion of the river broke up in ^sequence of the freshet and flooded the whole of the ;),Dy. On the lett bank of the river, where Sherbrooke situated, the stvne was a fearful one. The flood fought down of tons of ice and great numbers t logs.. hole tre«'fci were uprooted from the bank in ^e course of the torrent. The solid ice below the vil- remained firm, a:ul the flats upon which Slier- .,rooke BtcinuB Dfc4\tiic a boiJinö ea. Every lionso was ''joded. Tile cattle were driven out of town by persons ■n horseback. ibe women, chibJreu, and aged pnouio er.e taken away ui boats. Many families abandoned aeir houses wliiic otiiers too]^ rcfu^o in the ipper storks. Two Mridges in th« village and. a large ridge over the St. ><ary's i^ivi r nre yoiie. A new ■essei, nearly ready for l&uucbinjy, w;is dfcatroved and ■tiuch timber cavri-d away. The flay alter the i'.ood the 'nountaws of ice ;.u<! the loprt, trees, and other dtbris •eoarnc a frozen solid, so tint the viuc^e is now embedded n a frozen sea. Tia* i.;ir is la ■seii^bie it extends a •uii* aua a tuvlf ii, I;y o- m:j m bresMtt-.h, jn \\}i. (•vent of a huui.ui tha»v t.ie >iiii.it* will bo quite iesti'oyed." Spring — \t this so?i«on all Jiature revive and thrown l thf s.e^p Of winter. The blood awakens into freBh ;.etivitv u l fti.djaveurs to throw ent imouritics. Tt sbouUl he uidnl iii F sftorfs by » JUDICIOUS course »f HIBBKRT'S GIVIXG AUNB, whic'j preserves henlth hi- nurifviiigr and invi;'oratiii" lbe -toaa. Jt aig0 eures nervous debility, sick headache, biliousness er oonn»,.t:nt». u.itrest:»n. diarrha-a, crnptions and blotches sk-!1- o->n=tio;en. ».nd fevers. Sold in bottles. 2s Od W^- 'lnd 1l!" «<1, bv all ts. and by W. Uibbert and Son I) J;1: Agents—Cnrrt'ilf, J !»• Tret-arne Merthvr. AV. Newywrt, Johu Yo'ipg ajid E. M. T!ioniss>; S\vnus»;>' i>r 'l an" tJrose; Abjrdare, Watkin J. Thomas; Llanelly' f>" 'la- '• ^7n■•rthen. It. M. Pavifs: Bridgend, A. J. Price i »c'S' cT v ins Pi'i^ypridd, I'assett. lsos "'itYiVnt rC0TT's r>ILTo;is AND 1 ilVEB Pll-Ls. pvopar? 'v!ie aoff-1^ nUir(:r'al rerli^at, will Ue founu invaluable to a! T;a„ ,1 hil,u" u,,f) liv*>r cowlaints, indigestion, wind wbi. h 'rf'n«ss of ;be eves, and other symptoms •is a Lin*?/1 nn.a sufif«rer can describe. For habitual costivencss, ■ire -ripfi.'l tinedio?iie, and as a purifier of the Wood, tbey niilu in their operation, and grateful to the ihe *bnie aeat0 Promote disrestion, and strengthen I le Prepared only and sold by W n b' ^es'it iern!T ■' i1, "am-street, Charinft-eross, Ijondoti, fid *,1^ I or tlirec times the quantity in one, 2s. 9d., ro in V r,K'st <lru-c'Jri8ft8 aTid ver.fh^. rn-vhi* Qp, ()n V'K; Gove, ur.innt st uni j f 61 felf of'tu* Wuen nature fails t rid lier- eestM'u 8-i'Wus s-ic -ction«, the stomach bccnncsacid aud cou- 1 lnuc!ve' ?nd tbe bowels confined n-hieh, if WlioiiR a'. creates gic.< neadache, URliL'esti'rn, constipation, meet js t lver conioumts, <;c. Ilcneo the most, rational treat- k*al:ne *> ,e.ll\0^e t'le ^au-e, e 'i" which Davics's Alkaline «».r Vi obi ■" ?' hv tbe Medical Journals and Gained tbroaA anv Chemist. 361

I imperial "parliament HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TUESDAY. The Speaker took the chair at four o'clock. REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON MR. WHALLEY'S IMPRISONMENT. Mr. WALPOLE brought up the report of the Select Committee appointed to consider the circumstances in connection with the imprisonment of Mr. G. H. Whalley for contempt of Court. The report set forth that the committee had had before them two orders by the Court of Queen's Bench in the case of the Queen v Castro, together with the affidavit and certificates on which such orders were founded. Under the first of these orders JVlr. Whalley, who was then and is now member for Peter- borough, was ordered to attend court for printing and pub- lishing a letter in the Daily News, and by the second was ad)udged to have been guilty of a contempt of Court in having written the letter, and was thereupon ordered to pay a fine of £250..Mr. Whalley, who was afforded an opportunity of making an explanation, put j in a written statement before the committee, many parts of which were irrelevant to the matter under consi- deration, but the Committee had included it in the docu- ments submitted to the House. Vader all the circum- stance-. of the case the Committee were of opinion that the matter inquired into did not demand the further at- tention of the House; also that the Lord Chief Justice had fulfilled his duty in informing the House of the fact that a member of the House had been fined for contempt of Court. Mr. WHALLEY then presented a petition from the electors and other inhabitants of Peterborough, which was upon his motion read at the table. It set t> forth a variety of facts in reference to Mr. Whalley's long con- nection with the borough, and prayed that the circum- stances under which he had been imprisoned might be fully inquired into by the House, on the ground that he had not had the opportunity of appealing against the de- cision of the Court of. Queen's Bench. THE FAMINE IN INDIA. In reply to Mr. O'Donnell, Lord G. HAMILTON stated that the preparations of the Govetmnent to avert the consequences of the famine in the bengal territory were based, not upon the antici- patefi wants of a few exceptionally distressed districts, but upon the total number of persons who, throughout the whole of the provinces of Bengal and Behar, were likely to suffer and, consequently, the districts of Hooghly and Burdwan were included in the estimates. THE SINGAPORE EMIGRATION ACT. In reply to Mr Palmer, Mr. LuWTHER stated that the questions which had arisen with regard to the Singapore Emigration Act had been engaging the attention of the Colonial Office, and there was no doubt that some amendment of the ordinance issued under that Act was required, but at present he was not, in a position to give any further answer to the ques tion. ENGLISH RESIDENTS IN BILBAO. Jn answer to Mr. M. Lagan, Mr. IHJl RKE stated that the only information the Government had as to the English population of Bilbao was that ordinarily it was about 200 or o(XI, but that since the war a considerable number bad left. The British Consul had me all he could for the protection of British subjects there, and had informed the Republican and Carlist Generals that he had provided a house near his own with a large inclosure, where British subjects might go in case of a bombardment; and both Generals had assured him that the place should be respected. Ac- cording to the latest accounts the British Consul was still at Bilbao, but Her Majesty's ship Ariel, which had ar- rived off the coast, had been unable to effect any commu- nication with him. ALLEGED SUPPLY OF BRITISH ARMS TO THE AS HAN TEES. In answer to Mr. Jenkins, Mr. WARD HUNT said that Government had no information as to any vessel laden with arms and ammunition for the Ashantees having been de- tained in any British port, nor had any vessel so laden been captured off the Gold Coast. Four vessels, two of them British and two Foreign, were for a short time detained for irregular proceedings in con- nection with the blockade. TAXES ON SHEPHERDS' DOGS. In reply to Viscount Macduff, i j The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER dechned to anticipate his financial statement by stating what he proposed to do with reference to the taxes on farmers carts4and shepherds' dogs in Scotland. THE DEVASTATION. Mr. WARD HUN 1', in answer to Mr. Bentinck, stated it was at present intended to confine the Devas- tation anchor trial to Martin's anchors, but if any other anchors were tested Trotman's would be included. i THE GOVERNMENT LICENSING BILL. Iu answer to Sir Wilfrid Lawson, The HOME Sh'CKETARY said he hoped to be able shortly after Easter to lay the Government LicensingBiii upon the table. THE LATE DR. LIVINGSTONE. Mr. DISRAELI having moved that the House at its rising adjourn to the 13th April, > Mr. RUSSELL GURNEY, taking advantage of the motion, expressed a hope that the Government wou afford a fitting reception and funeral to the remains ot Dr. Livingstone, which were shortly expected in this cnuntrv. Mr. DISFAELI said in the absence of the information he might have furnished had notice been siven of th9 question, lie could only say that the body the distin- guished traveller was being brought. at the ex- pe,.s(. of the -ov.ntjy, and that wfcat had Already been + uone oy the ooverrimeni; proved that there was no want of respect on their part to the name or fame of Dr. Livingstone. The Government would, however, consider the question. The motion was then agreed to. NOTICES OF MOTION. Mr SYNAN gave notice for Mr Blennerhasset that he would call attention to the report of the Railway (Join- mission of 18G5 and 18CB, with respect to the purchase of Irish railways by the State, and move for leave to bring iu a Bill for thai purpose. Mr ANDERSON postponed his motion with respect to the bairns of the British subjects in relation to the Alabama captures. a <•' Mr. BUTT gave notice of a Bill to make provision for the extension of the Ulster Tenant Right, and otherwise amend the Irish Land Act. 0 Mr. WHALLEY gave notice that on the 17th ot April he should call attention to the exercise by the Court of Queen's Bench of the power of fine and imprisonment for contempt of court, and move for a select com- mittee. Mr. SYNAN gave notice that on going into Committee of Supply on the 1st of May, he should call attntlOn to the neglect of Irish fisheries, and move a resolution. NEW BILLS.. Mr. FORD YCE obtained leave to bring in a Bill to facilitate the erection of farm buildings and ialxuireis cottages in Scotland. T, Mr. W. H. SMITH obtained leave to bring in a BUI to provide for the taking of the harbour dues in the Isle of Man. COST OF PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE IRISH CONSTABULARY.. Mr. BUTT moved for a return of all the monies paid on account of the damages or costs m the action against Colonel Hiilier or other officers ot the Irish Constabulary, and the fund out of which the amount was paid. • i t • Sir M. H. BEACH deprecated the revival of tins question, which excited great sensation three years ago, more especially as when a similar return was moved tor last year by the hon. and learned member, the late Government, which was responsible for this matter, declined to srive it. The Government was responsible to Parliament for the application of these monies, and he would take care that in the future they appeared in the accounts. Mr. BUTT said he would have divided, but he felt it would be useless to do so, and he must, therefore, be coJLtent with the assurance of the Chief Secretary. The motion was then negatived. CERTIFICATED MALE TEACHERS. Captain NOLAN moved for a return of the average income and number, during 1373, oi certificated male xr ?V&rC-' ft'r -England, Wales, and Scotland. r: MCLAREN moved to add to the return words °^'ng whether the money was derived from National ,U1?. S' '°"a' rates, school pence. r voluntary contri- buttons. 1 Lord fcANDON said that he had no notice of this Mr its Wlthd,w. i GLADSiO^p; .said the p; oper eonrae vvou.id iie to adjourn the debate. -1 be Mutiny Bin ami tU^Manne Mutiny Bill were brought in aiijd read a first time. The House ;n!ioorr->e(] at

THE NEW HAVEN MASTER FOR BRISTOL. A special meeting of the Bristol Town Council was held yesterdar when tlie principal business transacted was the appointment of a haven master for the port in the place of tbe late Capt. Drew. The salary was fixed at £ 450 per annum, the fees to go to the borouih fund, Capt. having been paid £200 per annum and fees, making altogether about £(\00 per annum. The following were candidates for the appointment, viz., Capt. Baker, Capt. Berkeley. R.N., Capt. Dyer, R.N., Capt. Fry, Capt. Farrant, R.N., Capt. Howe, Capt. Lowther, Capt. Pomeroy, Capt. Parsons, R.N., Capt. Poole. Capt. Ii-icketts, Capt. Starr. Capt.Southam, Capt. H. H. Thompson, Capt. J. W: Thompson, and Tomlinson. Capt. Baker was first proposed, on the ground that for 21 years he had been vater-bailifi and quay-warden of Bristol- Mr. E. P. king (African mtrchanll submitted the name of Capt. Par- SallS, He said that fifty years ago the ports of Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea, were in- siguilicant places, and Bristol ffftYe the Bristol Channel; but now the South ^Wespoits were xnereas- iug so rapidly that they wanted, us haven master in Bristol, some one of position, Willi could his own with the representatives of those ports. He therefore preferred a gentleman who had beeu in her i lajes y(s service. Mr. J. H. Mills proposed Captain Berkeley, R.N., on the ground that ins father, Mr. H. Berkeley, M.P., had so ably represented the city for more than oO years. Other candidates brought forwflfll were Capt. Brooks (proposed by Mr Lucas, African mercbavt), Capt. Starr (proposed bv Mr C. Nash), and Capt. Toinhnson, deputy ,dock.ma," "of Bristol (proposed by Mr M. Whit-will, Great Western Steamship Company). In the final divibi011 Capt. Parsons, R.N., received votes, and Capt. Baker, 22 votes. Mr. F. James, South j i W ales Steam Packet Companv, who entered the room whiie the division was being taken, claimed to have hi" vote taken, and recorded it for Capt. Baker, who, however, then lost, and Capt. Parsons was appointed to (the pi'st, one of tile principal duties of which is to examine the Channel nilots.

p ^HIT/RTJATNA ma-, BE prevented l).v using DUDOEON'S CHILBLAIN KIIWEDY, IF N;>I>!ied soon as the irritation coiuineii^es—by wmcu they mo first indicated. It contains nothing ircjunon.-1, f.nd nj.'ght b e-e t<, the tender skin of an infant. Sold in tO'8. 'id- aiiu Is. ;u,t by post 2d. extra. Prepared exprepwlv for Broken or Uubrekuu Chilblains on anv paxtji'ty U. Uadgeon elleu _L, Victoria-.itreet, Temple, Bristul. 181 ) A CONVERTED BRAHMIN ON CHRIS- TIANITY IN INDIA. On Monday, at the City Terminus Hotel, London, the Rev. Naraynn Sheshadri (a converted Brahmin) gave an account of his labours in India, and of the operations of the Christian Vernacular Education Society. The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of London occupied the chair, and, in introducing the reverend lecturer, said that in British India there were two main agencies by which the know- ledge of Christianity could be disseminated—the direct teaching of adults and the teaching of children in schools. Probably in the whole history of Christianity no religion had ever presented to it suoh obstacles to its growth as Mahommedanism and Hind4wism. The nearest parallel to the conversion of a Hindoo was that of Saul of Tarsus, and no self-sacrifice could be conceived greater than that demanded of a Hindoo who embraced the Christian faith. The hope of India lay in her schools, and it was the great privilege of the Christian Vernacular Education Society, by providing vernacular schools, and teachers and books, to head this good work. After a few remarks from the Rev. J. H. Titcombe, introductory of the subject, the Rev. Narayan Sheshadri (who spoke excellent English) first addressed himself to the labours of the society, whose god-like intention was to build up a Christian literature for the enlightenment of the multi- tudes of races who inhabited the vast peninsula, and the training of teachers. There were 22 missionary societies emanating from England, Germany, and the United States, working in connection with the society and using its books, which had been translated into 14 or 15 different languages, and were circulated by millions. There could be no hope for India except through the medium of Christianity and the knowledge of the Bible. There were 30,000,000 of children in India who needed the knowledge of the Bible, and from the date of the in- struction of those children in the truths of Christianity would commence the regeneration of India. The society looked largely to female co-operation, and he believed that this evangelisation of India would mainly be effected through female enterprise. If lady missionaries went out to India the addition of the letters M.D." to their names would be no disqualification, for female medical practitioners were much in request in India. The rev. gentleman then related his conversion to Christianity, and observed that for tha last ten years he had been labouring in the rural portions of India. He had seven stations to look after, and a great amount of good work had been effected. General Sir William Hill (who took the chair on its being vacated by the Bishop of London) congratulated the lecturer on the success which had attended his labours, in spite of great obstacles. He endorsed Mr. Sheshadri's opinion that it would be through the influ- ence of women acting on the men that India would be evangelised. Mr. Subramanyam, B.A., LL.B. (also a converted Brahmin, who said he was a Wesleyan Methodist, as he believed Mr. Sheshadri was a Presbyterian), also spoke of the good work of the society, and added his belief that India, if it was to be regenerated, must be taught through the vernacular. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the pro- ceedings.

DR. LIVINGSTONE'S ATTENDANTS. Mr. Horace Waller writes to the Times as follows ;— It will naturally be asked, Why are Chumah and Susi, Dr. Livingstone's head men, left behind at Zanzibar, while Jacob Wainwright comes home to England with the remains of the great traveller ? Why are the officers passed over while a private is preferred befoie them?" I ask space for a few words because, if no explanation is offered, unfavourable impressions must arise to the detri- ment of those who deserve all the honour and counte- nance we can bestow. The instant it was known that Chumah had reached Mr. Cameron at Unyanyembe, with their usual fore- thought and activity, the Church Missionary So- ciety sent off instructions to Zanzibar for Jacob Wainwrigbt to be sent to England on his arriving at that Island. It will be remembered that the above Society sent Wainwright to join Dr. Livingstons in 1872, and his intelligence will be of the greatest value. As a consequence of prompt action he will be here on the 13th of April. Chumah and Susi were retained by the Doctor as far back as ] S64, when they left the Zambeai with him. They have of late years acted as his head men, they have followed him in all his wanderings and discoveries, and have a length of service to shew out of all proportion to the rest; besides, is it too much to say that they remain among the greatest African travellers of the present day ? Less fortunate, however, than their comrade Jacob Wainwright, who joined them two years ago, they had no one willing to in- aure them a passage home, poor fellows, when the steamer left Zanzibar, and it must have been with ohagrin that they witnessed its departure with the burden they had so carefully guarded for some 1,500 miles. They will miss the solemn impression in store for Jacob Wainwright, who will see whttt honour and esteem Dr. Livingstone's memory attaches to itself, and it is a matter of deep regret that when the Abbey vault closes over Africa's benefactor, two of the chiefest mourners will have beeu shut out from want of a little activity in in- suring their presence. One hopes that this may be borne in mind when they do arrive in England. There is a lavish expenditure of interest always in store for those who have in any way been connected with Dr. Livingstone's researches, but it never is so plentifully poured forth as when the recipients speak for themselves. Chumah and Susi cannot do this therefore, Jet an old friend do the best he can for them in the belief that he is thereby carrying out that which Livingstone would have desired before all things.,

r._ULV;AY AJLi-iilN ISTlvATION. Railway Companies, says the Times, in discussing Captain Tyler's report, are undoubtedly, prosperous rail- way property has -risen greatly in value, and railway shareholders get far better dividends than in former days. This improvement is due to a combination of causes. In the first place, the business of the companies has increased enormously, and their receipts are now so arge and so steadily maintained that an extraordinary increase of working expenses has done no more than de- press the buoyancy of their gains. The goods traffic ex- ceeds the passenger traffic in value, but the passenger traffic has recently been swelled by a very large addition of third-class fares. The unwelcome growth of expenditure has not been owing to extravagance or mismanagement, but to the augmented value of labour and the heavy cost of coal and iron. Still, as we have said, the companies are holding their owu nor is it only by the expansion of trade that their affairs have been improved. TheIr credit is better, and they can make better terms with their creditors. The importance of this fact will be ap- preciated when we say that far more than half of the capital invested in railways is represented by stocki taking precedence of the ordinary shares. In the form of preference stocks, debenture stocks, loans, and so forth, there is a huge accumulation of debt, and the inte- rest on much of this debt is reducible in proDortion to the credit of the Company in the market. Exccpt in easel where the stock is irredeemable, creditors having been converted into shareholders with a right to a fixed divi- dend, for example, of 5 per cent. interest can be paid off with money borrowed at four per cent., the difference going to the benefit of the property. In this way much advantage, not only in economy, but in security has been obtaIned; but the chief cause of the present prosperity of the Companies has been the cessation of the ruinous policy pursued before the last panic. for the last eight years the Companies generally have ceased to cut each other's throat* by scrambling for opportunities of unre- munerative expenditure. This prudent course has en- abled them to keep what they get, and, as an ultimate result, to pay their creditors and yet find a comfortable balance fur division among themselves. Upon the whole, therefore, proprietors may well be thankful; but the position of the public is not so satisfactory. As a rule, it cannot be said that railway proprietors get any excessive returns for their investments, but tkey do, nevertheless, now get, for the most part, respectable divi- dends, after paying away large sums for interest on debts. That, in a few words, is the gist of the whole case before us. It would astonish any one not conversant with the subject to observe in the accounts of a company the extent to which the property is mortgaged. The first j-ftiiectiott would be t-Xiat no profit could ever be fOltl; coming for the mere shareholder, and, in fact, for some time that was the case. Now, however, the immense increase of business has so raised the if- comes of the comp: thas they can satisfy their creditors first and thei.selves afterwards but the public smarts for it, while -.roprietors do not appear to be getting more than." .,ir profit. If ic were not fOJ the mountain of debt, a "ompauy might easily lay down a. second line of rails,, t of its profits, but that natural escape from onr pi difficulties has been prevented by the extravagance which forestalled the profits long ago. It is curlolF, lideed. to observe how completely, from the Vpry fust, the capacities of railway* ftinl the prospects of traffic were miscalculated. Thirty years since nobody ventured to estimate the traffic forthcoming at anything like its proper value. It was rather regarded as something rare and precious, to be contended for at all hazards, and for long afterwards little was thought about the increase of capital so long as a chance of traffic could be secured. The true view of the case, if anybody could have taken it, would have been very different. Traffic was sure to come, and in abundance, but its profits would be lost unless capital were kept down. It would be hard to say what at this moment- might be the position of a Company owning a line fairly chosen, fairly constructed, and unencumbered with debt. It would pay splendid dividends even though a rival line had been permitted to run close alongside it. However, it is too late to entertain such speculations now, but the problem bequeathed to the present generation by the mistakes of the last must sooner or be solved. Already in one instance the Government Inspector has plainly declared that nothing short of diverting a large portion of the traffic to some other route could render the line safe for passengers, and we believe the same may before long be said of most of the great lines of the kingdom. Officials and servants do their best, no doubt, and it is, indeed, wonderful how much is done but our railway system is already taxed beyond its capa- cities, while the demands upon it are increasing day after day, and are likely to increase still more as far as any prospect can be discerned.

A shock of earthquake was felt in Algiers on Monday, and rents have been made in several houses. No casual- ties are reported. At the annual general meeting held on March 30, Sir George Burrows, M.D., F.K.S., was re-elected President of the Royal College of Physicians of London. THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN GLOVER.—On Monday a telegram was received at Liverpool to the effect that Cap- tain Glover was on board the British and African Com- pany's s.s. Bonny, en route for England. As soon as this fact was made public, several gentlemen in Liverpool con- nected with the African trade discussed the propriety of giving the gallant captain a special and semi-public recep- tion there. The subject is to be brought under the notice of the Mayor. The Bonny is expected at Liverpool to- wards the end of the present week. M. BKUKKWICH, the Cardiff Shirtmaker, 86. Bute street, Do^bs, Cardiff, begs respectfully t, his uumero E patrons foi the liberal support- he has received during the-!ast four years in this branch. ar>il trusts that the very many who have been i rovt-ntec! trnn1 takintr colds, &c., and suffering; ftotn rheu- matic and other complaints, through wearing hie horse and hand- made fl mocl shirts, at 8s. M., which are the best, in the kingdom for size iid durability, should loso no time ;in making it known to th. :r frie:ids, o that all may havo the opportunity of obtaining the sa comfort wit" are exposed to the inclemency flf the weather P.8.-AJl Jfinds of-gentlemen'¡¡ underclothing made to I I order, f ole the address—86. Bute-street, Docks. Gardiff 08

CROWN COURT. (Before Lord Chief Justice COLERIDGE.) His Lordship took his seat on the beach at ten o'clock, and was accompanied by the High Sheriff and his chap lain. ALLEGED BURGLARY AT MATHERN. John Murray, 38, seaman, pleaded guilty to stealing two shirts, a coat, and a pair of boots, the property of and from the house of John Parry, at Matbern, on the 38th August last. Prisoner had been indicted for burglary, but Mr Lawrence, for the prosecution, offered no eVI- dence on the graver charge. Having been incarcerated since August last, bis Lordship took this into considera- tion, and sentenced prisoner to one months imprison- ment. UNNATURAL OFFENCE AT GROSMONT. George Barral. 73, labourer, was indicted f»r an un- natural offence lit Grosmont, on the 23rd December last. Mr. Herbert prosecuted. The jury found prisoner guilty. A previous conviction was proved, bentenced to ten years' penal servitude. XT_ THE MANSLAUGHTER AT TRYJsANT, CRUMLIN. Jonathan Flower (15), smiths' striker, and Caroline Flower (74) were indicted for feloniously killing and slay- ing Maria Flower, the wife of the first-named prisoner, Caroline Flower being the mother-in-law of the deceased. The alleged crime took place at Trynant, in the parish of Mynyddislwyn. Prisoners pleaded not guilty. Mr. Cleave and Mr. Maddy prosecuted, and the prisoners were undefended.. The particulars of the case have recently appeared in detail, and may be briefly recapitulated. The deceased woman was about 45 years of age, and had been a para- lytic for nearly eight years. The conduct of the male prisoner towards his wife had been unkind and negligent for a considerable time. The female prisoner, the mother of Jonathan Flower, lived in the house, in which there appeared to be only two rooms, one upstairs and the otoer down. During the later or more serious illness of the de- ceased the female prisoner had charge of the house, and also the care of the deceased, who was placed to lie- on a so-called bed, the centre of the bedstead being supported with a pile of stones. On these stones there was no actual bed, but simply a "millpuff" bolster, totally inadequate to the requirements of a sick person. On this she had to lie, covered in sores, with insufficient clothing to keep her warm. The place was not kept clean, and smelt foul, and the natural necessities of the deceased were not at- tended to. She was allowed to He without sufficient food, and when neighbours interfered to give her food, she re- ceived it gratefully, and consumed it ravenously. The old woman" would not allow the neighbours to inter- fere, and ordered them out of the house, but Mrs. Bessant persevered, and would go to see how the deceased was, and said that unless the female prisoner gave her daughter in-law a better bed, she would see more about it. The" old woman," as she was termed by the neigh- bours, used to beat-the deceased with wet towels and a sweeping brush, and she took opportunity to do this when no one was present. The deceased, prior to Christmas last, was, with the exception of the paralysis, which affected one side of her body, tolerably healthy, but since Christmas she had become prostrate and bed- ridden. She gradually grew worse, and when the neighbours had their attention directed to it deceased appeared to have wasted away. When deceased was spoken to, she complained of the ill-treatment of the "old woman," said she was often cruelly beaten, and was literally starving. When Mrs. Bessant and Mrs. Lucas, neighbours who lived close by, spoke to the old woman about it, her reply was that the deceased was not right in her head. The last named witness in her "evidence swore that on .one occasion, when she went into the house, she saw the old woman "birching" the deceased as she lay naked. She remonstrated, and then the old woman told her to mind her own business, ordered her out of the house, and slammed the door after her. Witness said, in reply to the learned counsel, that she was positive the deceased woman was all right in her mind. On another occasion, hearing the deceased screaming, witness ran in, and saw the old woman with a bucket of soapsuds, from which she wrung out a towel and then slapped it on the deceased woman's face. She again remonstrated, when the old woman said, The dirty wretch, I would pitch her be- hind the nre and burn her." The bed was then in a filthy condition, and she advised the old woman to go to an adjoining farm for sixpenny worth of straw for deceased to lie upon. The old woman set out to go, but returned, saying there was no straw at Mr Lewis's, and thereupon she went to the hen's cot and took some of the hen's nest, and put it for the deceased woman to lie upon. The straw was wet, and not fit for a dog to lie upon. Jonathan, the male prisoner, was nut at home, and did not know all the abuse that took place. He was at work from five o'clock in the morning, and sometimes did not return till six o'clock at night. He earned good wages as a smith's striker. On one occasion she heard the male prisoner speaking to his mother. He said to her—" There is a fine bother about you they do say that you do starve my wife." He also told her that she had better go away. The old woman told witaess that she would go away out of it altogether, and get out of it. Witness replied, Wherever you go you will be brought back again, if Mrs Flower do die." Eliza Smith and other witnesses gave evidence to the same purport. Mrs Smith, however, stated that before her death Mrs Flower told her that the old woman had dragged her off the bedstead by the hair of the head, and had threatened to kill her outright in order to get her out of the way, and to have no further bother with her. Mr Hale, senior surgeon, and Mr Hale, junior physi- Clln, gave evidence as to the condition in which they found the deceased when they were called upon to see her. She was in a very low, exhausted condition, and the first-named witness exclaimed, when he first saw her Good the woman is famishing." They ordered restoratives, but the woman was too weak to rally. An orange was given to her, which she swallowed ravenously. She died within, a short, time. A post-mortem examina- j tiou was made. Some reflections were cast upon the medical men as to their treatment of deceased, but they were shown to be most unfounded. The result of the examination was to convince the medical men that deceased had died from want and ex- haustion, produced by insufficient nourishment. The in- ternal organs were all healthy, and death could not be at- tributed to any defects therein. — Prisoners briefly addressed the jury. The male pri- soner asserted that he knew nothing of any cruelty or negligence towards his wife. The female prisoner de- clared she was innocent of the charge, and always treated the deceased kindly. She did the best she could, and used to pray with her, and that was why she used to shut the door, and sometimes draw the curtains. She was an old woman, 75 years of age, but was as innocent as a baby. She came from Bedminster, where she had and was the mother of twelve children. There she had earned a good character, and was never taken up in her life. Never was a drunken wife, BHC desired to be released because a fortune of had just been left her at Taunton, as the only heir. Prisoner burst into a flood of tears, and sat down in the dock, pouring forth blessings on her poor dear boy (the male prisoner). His Lordship summed up with great care, noticing particularly the conduct of the male prisoner's children, as well as himself, in continuing the negligence towards deceased woman, even after the old woman Caroline Flower had been sent away. The summing up was of so pointed a nature that the jury had scarcely an alterna- tive but to return a verdict of guilty against both pri- soners. In passing sentence, his Lordship said the prisoners had been found guilty on the clearest possible evidence, and he was afraid to trust himself to say what his feelings were in regard to their conduct. They would each be sentenced to twenty years' penal senitude. The criminal business of the Court was brought to a close at a quarter to two o'clock. After the adjournment the Court re-asssembled, and proceeded to assist in the Nisi Priiis bl!5fn»«9.

ACTIONFOK LIBEL AGAINST THE SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS. (Before Lord Chief JUSTICE COLERIDGE.) CHURCHWARD v. I.TNCAN & GONS. SPECIAL CASE. This action was B; ought by Mr. Churchward, one ,:)1 the principal officials of the Government Dockyard at Pembroke Dock, T" recover damages alleged to have hu' sustained THROUGH art article wbich 'l]¡1A'ar('¡1:n the South Wales Daily News, of which the defendants are the proprietors, of the 19th of January last, an article which, it was alleged, reflected on the character and conduct of the plaintiff. Mr. Huddleston, Q.C., with whom was Mr. Busauquet, appeared for the plaintiff Mr. H. Matthews, Q.C., and Mr. J. O. Griffits appeared for the defendants. Mr. Huddleston opened the case to the jury, and stated what the nature of the case was, and how the action had arisen. The plaintiff held an important position at 1 the Pembroke Dockyard. During the election for these boroughs in the year 180S, an appeal had been made to Government complaining of the influences which had been used at theDockyard in question. Referring to the article on which the ground of the present action was based, Mr. Huddleston said he thought he was not wrong in saying that usually a good deal of lively language was imported into questions affecting elections, and with a few intro- ductory observations he proceeded to read and comment on the leading article in question. Mr. Huddle- ston read the greater portion of the article, but the part of which Mr. Churchward specially complained was, he said, the foLowing But it was the sudden invasion of official and Dock- yard Toryism upon the independence of the Pembroke- dock voters which secured Mr. Meyrick's return. The agencies, and influences brought to bear upon Dockyard men—and many hundreds of Pembroke Dock electors are employed in the Dockyard—would astound those of our readers who are happily unacquainted with the wiles and the manipulations of official Toryism. So tyrranous became the interference and the oppression of these men in office that remonstrances were sent to the Admiralty on the subject; and proofs offered of the undue influence exer- | cised. The reply of the Admiralty was that none of the dockyard officiaJs had canvassed with or without the can- didate. nor had they at any meeting addressed themselves to any particular class of voters, or urged them as such to vote for any particular candidate.' This unblushing statement of the Admiralty wa.s made to men who daily saw all the chief dockyard officials canvass for the Tory candidate who heard them speak continually at his meet- tings; and one of whom, Mr. Churchward, head of the Works Department, and brother of the selltlelhVl wpose name is so notorious and unsavoury in connection with Dover Tory contracts, was actually chairman of the Tory Committee." That was the articlc of which Mr. Churchward com- plained, the pith and string of which was this, that plain- ] tiff being one of the principal dficials of th» Government D wkYMd at Pembroke Dock been unscrupulous in i co" his actions, and had coerced the men who were in his power. Now, he contended that Mr. Churchward was | entitled to the free exercise of his political opinions, and had a perfect right to do so, but had not used any undue influence towards those under him. Mr. Churchward warmly supported Mr. Mcyrick, the Conservative candi- date, on the occasion of the election in question; but when impute mother were imputed, plaintiff felt that an at- tack had been made under which he could not rest with impunity. It would operate seriously against him and if it was supposed or asserted that he used undue influence with the dockyard men, he was liable immediately to receive an admonition from the Admiralty, and even to be turned out of his ap- pointment. He had a right to entertain any political views he choose; but it was stated that he had used his power unfairly, and it was under circum- stances such as these that Mr Churchward was bound to bring this action. He had no other feeling in the matter further than vindicating his character from the reflection which had been cast upon it, and did not desire damages provided that every reflection which had been casr upon him was removed. If those who wrote the article in the newspaper in ques- tion would withdraw these imputations, and give Mr Churchward credit for good motives, then he, on behalf of plaintiff, was prepared to abandon further proceeding. Mr Matthews was ready to do more than his friend asked. He felt bound to state that he was prepared, and could not do better than withdraw any imputation which it was thought had been cast upon Mr Churchward in the article in question. No imputations of the kind were suggested by the Messrs. Duncan, the proprie- tors of the newspaper, or by their chief editor, the writer of the article in question. In the election of 1868, he might mention that the result was not what was antici- pated, and he might say the Liberal party were caught napping," and the result was a little surprise to the Liberal party. He briefly alluded to the circumstance of the defeated party, and that the result of the election was owing to certain influences which had been brought to bear upon the dockyard labourers, and this was felt to be all the more so from the fact that Mr. Churchward, the plaintiff, was the chairman of Mr Meyrick's com- mittee, and two other officials, one the master-shipwright, were also members of the committee, and it was useless denying the fact that it was felt that gentlemen who were high in office in the dockyard, having a large number of men under them and in their pay, did operate upon these men, because their hopes of promotion and advance- ment depended greatly upon gentlemen in that position. During the election strong speecheli were made, which the other side looked upon with disfavour. 80 strong was this feeling that Sir Hugh Uwen brought the matter before the attention of the Admiralty, which drew forth a letter of remonstrance from that body. The Admiralty sought advice upon the matter, and it was known to some of them that the learned gentleman from whom Mr Childers sought ad- vice was no other than his learned friend Mr Huddle- ston but in his opening address his learned friend had ii< t stated what the result of his advice was. The letter of remonstrance was, in effect—" That any official of the Government dockyard who served on a committee for a Parliamentary candidate was departing from the spirit of the Government regulations." That was an opinion expressed by Captain Hall. He (the learned counsel) wished to say, on behalf of the defendants in this action, that they never intended for a moment to reflect upon the character of the plaintiff, and that their inten- tions were perfectly harmless in this respect. As to the words "undue influence" in one portion of the article, he had the greatest pleasure in saying that it was never in- tended to impute anything wrong—anything like corrupt practices. In fact, he admitted that plaintiff was a gen- tleman of character and ability, and it was not meant that he was guilty of undue influence of the kind which it appeared to have been imagined on the other side. He most cheerfully accepted the terms offered by his learned friend, and to repeat that the defendants never intended to snggest anything wrong in the character of the plaintiff by the article in question. All they meant to say was that a gentleman in a high official position ought not to use that position to the ad- vantage of any particular candidate during an election, because when gentlemen in such positions showed great warmth for a candidate at the time of a contested election, workmen could not help being influenced when they saw such strong feeling manifested by their superiors. Having thus expressed all that the writer of this article meant, he had the greatest pleasure in stating that it was never intended to impute corrupt practices to the plaintiff. Mr Huddleston said he was quite willing to accept this statement on behalf of Mr Churchward, who, whilst he took pretty good care net to use improper influence as a Government official, did not resign his political feelings or principles. Air Hall's name had been mentioned, but he was pleased to state that Mr Hallhad given Mr Churchward an excellent testimonial, to the effect that during the five years he was under that gentleman, Mr. Churchward had conducted the duties of his appointment to his entire satisfaction, and Mr. Hall said he entertained very pleas- ing recollections as to the manner in which Mr. Church- ward had supported him on all occasions. He was happy that the case had terminated in the way he had suggested, His Lordship said he saw with reference to the expres- sion, Undue influence," that it was open to be con- strued into corrupt practices; but, with regard to the article, he humorously added that it would be well if all election articles were written so moderately and tem- perately as the article in question. A juror was then withdrawn, and the case terminated. NISI rRHJS COURT. (Before Baron CLEASBV.) MIZEN Y. TO YE.—TRESPASS. (S..T.) Mr. Powell, y C., and Mr. Griffits for plaintiff; and Mr. Huddleston, Q.C., and Mr. Anstce for defendant. The learned Counsel für the defence, who opened the case to the jury on the previous night, proceeded to call witnesses. Mr. Toye, solicitor, Chepstow Mr. Hancock, Bristol; Mr. Griffiths, auctioneer, Chepstow; and Mr. Collins, a farmer at Langwyn, spoke to a variety of facts in support of the main issue in the cause, viz,, that the rent of the farm occupied by plaintiff was £:300. and that plaintiff was well aware of it, because he signed a debtor and creditor account, in which four years rent was -1 charged at B300 a year. ( His Lordship, in summing up, said the verdict would be for the plaintiff in the second count, because it was contrary tu law for a person to ievy 011 an unreasonable quantity of goods, as had been done in this case. As to the first count, the jury would have to satisfy themselves whether the rent was £200 or ±'300. If the former then their verdict would be for the plaintiff for £ 3t.'0. Verdict for the plaintiff on both counts, damages £ 307. MEREDITH V. PHILLIPS.—FALSE IMPRISOKMEiTT Dr. Kenealy, Q.C., and Mr. G. Howen for plaintiff, and Mr. Powell, Q.C., and Mr. Darling for the defend- ant. This was an action to recover damages for false impri- sonment. Plaintiff and defendant are farmers, living neighbours at or near Cwmcarvon, iu tllÍs county. De- fendant was charged with an assault, secondly with false imprisonment, and thirdly lor malicious prosecution The most singular thing about the case was that the plaintiff was charged with stealing his own goods. Legal malice had he en charged against the defendant and the learned counsel for the plaintiff asked the jury to give him substantial damages. The case was proceeding when our parcel was des- patched.

THE GOVERNMENT AND THE TEMPE. TMismF. QUESTION. On Monday afternoon a deputation, consisting of mem- bers of the Church of England Temperance Society, >ii<euon the Home Secretary, at Whitehall. Among those present were the Earl of Shaftesbury, K.G., Sir J. Kennawny, Bart., M.P.. Sir Harcourt Johnstone, Bart., M.P., Messrs. U. J. Kay-Shuttleworth, M.P., Abel Smith, M.P., E. J. Davenport, M.P., Russell Gurney, M.P., J. R. Mowbray, M.P., and the Rev. Canon Ellison. Lord Shaftesbury, in introducing the deputation, re- marked that an official Act was passed in 1S70 for the regulation of public-housel;, and it was found that the hr'V'r': "i1(.e :nkir' l 'f!>rt t8 tr the -,ct. hoped, however, that tlie Gi.veninn-nt would not permit any alteration to be made in the hours of closing, and called on Cauou Ellison, who was in a position to'state the case in a more detailed manner. Canon Ellison said that when the Act of 1*70 was passed the society whieii he represented accepted it be- cause they 8W that it was a move in the right direction. They saw last yea: that the licensed victuallers proposed to bring in a bill which was intended to remove the grievances of shortened hours, the right of visitation by the police, exemption licences to certain houses in the vicinity of theatres, endorsement of their licences bv « .Vi the !;u,;jti,s :trurdB(1 W -rocers for the sale of wines and spirits. The society had sent out two sets of returns, from the police and clergy, and they were obliged to come with the return from the latter very incomplete. They had, however, received returns from 56 rural deaneries, containing replies of a favourable character on the two points about which they were desirous of knowing to what extent the results of the Act confirmed their opinion. Only four persons were opposed to the Act, and most of them were in favour of still furthei restriction. The discretion given to magistrates was also a very important matter, and it was not possible to get in advance of public opinion on the subject without the matter dividing itself. At a recent public meeting a memorial was drawn up and signed by a mixed assembly, including some publicans, J graying that no alteration in the hours should be made, [n Liverpool the houses close at nine on Sundays, and the people were invited to appeal against it if they wanted to go back to the later hour. No such opinion was given, however. With reard to the penal clause, they, had always heard that respectable publicans did not want to break the law, and they could not help feeling that the clause in qwstion was not in favour of the re- spectahle portion of their class. The points in which they sympathised with the publicans were that they stood at a disadvantage with grocers and refreshment houses, and that they were perfectly right in requiring improved regulations, although doubtless the law had been formed to meet the requirements of both sides. Sir Harcourt Johnstone remarked it would not be all advantage if increased hours were allowed. He thought that the uniform hours of closing should he ten o'clock iu the case of small towns, and eleven and twelve for large towns. It was desirable also that the hours should be fixed by Parliament. The Sunday closing had done immense good, and although private drinking had in- creased, it was indulged in by peolJe who would drink even if all th? public-houses were closed. The grocers' shops had certainly done great harm, for when people could not drink at the public-house they applied to the grocer, and he should like to see their spirit licence with- drawn. The lodger franchise, with reference to hotel- keepers"was an inconvenience which had been felt by many publicans, and although he should like to see that measure extended, he thought that. on the. whole, it would not be advisable to move in the matter. Sir J. Kennaway was of opinion that so much feeling existed on the subject that if extended hours of closing were permitted it would cause great excitement, if it did not quite reach the extent of the American whisky WOT. They had every desire, however, to remove every unfair I restriction. After a few words from Mr. Kay-Shuttleworth, I Mr. Cross, in replying to the deputation, Raid :—Weil, gentlemen, I have had the advantage of a great variety I 'of opinions, and all I can say is that the Government is givine the matter its serious attention, and it will do what it thinks is right. Tb. deputation theq retired. ".I.'

CARDIFF. CRIME IN THE COI:NTY.—The county gaol at Cardiff at present contains 126 prisoners on the male side, bac has only 113 cells, and 31 female prisoners, the accommo- dation on the female side being for 40. The Swansea House of Correction is full, and the Cardiff magistrates are requested not to send any more prisoners there. DarrNTTIO OF THE HOJJR8 oy LABOUR.—A petition is being taken round to the principal offices at the Docks for signature, to alter the present- office hours, the sug- gestion male being to open tIle offices at 9 o'clock, and close at 5 p.m., allowing only a quarter of an hour for Inncheon. At present the hours are from half-past nine a.m. to six or half- past six o'clock p.m., with one hour and a half for dinner, the Taff Vale train leaving the Docks at one o'clock, and returning at half past two o'clock. This is felt to be inconvenient, as it breaks into the best business part of the day. Several firms have given their consent to the change. THE OIKCUS.—It will be seen by an advertisement in our first page that Mr. Templeton, the popular musical clown, takes his benefit to-night (Wednesday), when there will be a specially attractive evening's performance. PHILANTHHOFICS.-—On Monday evening a lodge of ths abuve order was instituted a.t the British Workman, lyndall-street. Several members of the order from sister lodges were present. After the distriot officers had par- taken of supper, provided by host Grumbull, a court was lormed, and about 60 candidates were presented for initia- tion to Bro. Davies, D.P G.M., G. Edmonds.P.GM and T. Llewellyn, C.S., instituting officers. The ma- jority of the members are connected wjih the Good lemplars, and represent the following lodges: LJeW Drop Royal Prince Llewellyn, Crusade Comm.-ior, Crusade, Samaritan, Chrysolite, Cambria, Undaunted, Resolute, Bute Life Boat, Haste to the Rescue, Excelsior, and IN aiad. After the initiation addresses were delivered by the aforenamed officers, from which we learn that there were about 1000 members of the order in Cardiff, the dec- tion of officers took place with the following result: Bro Wm. Lint-onl, G.M.: Morris, V.M. Wm. Eppa Sec • Walter Keefe, C. S. Hodgson, R.O. J. Evans, PG ? Thomas Chown, ü. G. Lewis Blon, Treasurer; James Gilbert, J. R. Joues. and J. A. Jenkins, trustees. A vote of thanks to the district officers, proposed by Bro. Blon seconded and supported by Bros. Keefe and Hodgson' brought this interesting and successful meeting to a close. CARDIFF NATURALISTS' SOCIETY.Another of the series of lectures, under the auspices of this Society, was de- livered in the Assembly-rooms of the Town Hall, by Mr. C. A. Heywood, of Cardiff Mr. Franklin G Evans, the President of the Society, in the chair. There was a fair attendance. The subject of the lecture-" Carbon and its compounds '—was handled with considerable tact by a young and evidently unexperienced lecturer. The ex- periments were pleasing and successfully conducted, and the remarks of Mr. Heywood both interesting and instruct tive. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was carried unanimously at the close. INTEMPERANCE. At the police-court, yesterday, before the Mayor (Mr. W. Vachell), Mr. G. Bird, and Mr. J. Cory, PoCo Browse (8) charged a woman of the town named Catherine Jones with having been drunk and dis- orderly on the day previous. She had been convicted before, and was sentenced to 21 days' imprisonment.— John Johns was charged with being very drunk and dis- orderly. P.S. Wallbridge proved the case, and said the prisoner behaved in a violent manner. Fined 10s. and costs. DEPREDATION ON A TRADESMAN'S SHOP.—Jane Moon, an elderly woman, was charged with stealing one pair of boots, the property of Messrs Boyle, on the 28th ult. De- tective Price said he took prisoner into custody for stealing one pair of boots on Thursday and another on Saturday. Mr. John Fish, manager of a boot and shoe shop for Messrs. Boyle, stated that from what he was told on Saturday night he ran after the prisoner, and overtook her by Williams's, the drapers, and took a pair of boots from under her shawl The boots had been hanging up partly outside and partly inside the shop, by the door. The Mayor remarked that it was a very bad practiee hanging goods outside shops. Witness said the pair of boots in question were of the value of 3s. lid. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and in consequence of her previous good character she was only sentenced to one month's impri- sonment.

BRECON. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.—At these Sessions on Satur- day last, before Messrs. Mordecai Jones, Lewis Hughes, T. C. Lloyd, Rees Williams, jun., Aberyscir, and Rev. Rees Price, David Price, of Pencelli, was fined Is. and expenses for allowing colts to stray on the highway in the parish of Llanfigan.—Ihomas Johnson, haulier, Pres- teign, was charged with refusing to maintain his mother, and was ordered to pay Is. 9d. per week towards her maintenance.—Overseers were appointed foi the hundred of Merthyr Cvnog and Pencelli. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—At the police-court on Monday, the 30th inst., before Messrs. D. Thomas, (mayor), H. C. Rich, and W. Matthews, Thos. Pugh, of Silver-street, Llanfaes, was fined 5s. and expenses for drunken and disorderly conduct. Allowed a week to pay, or in default 14 days' imprisonment. Henry Martin, jun., of St. David-street, was charged with assaulting George Lewis, of Silver-street. Settled out of ceurt. Ann Price, of Back-street, Llanfaes, was fined 5s. 6d. for drunken and disorderly conduct. Allowed a fortnight to pay. The charge of allowing card playing without a license, brought against David Griffiths, of the Coach and Horses, was again adjourned. NEW MAGISTRATE.—Mr. Matthews, Watton, took the usual oath, and was duly installed a borough magis- trate.

TREFLERBERT. PETTY SESSIONS.—The weekly petty sessions was held on Monday (before Mr. G. Williams), when the following persons were fined for drunkenness William Lewis, Treherbert, 5s. and costs.—Thomas Gwyn, Treorki, 5s. and costs.—Catherine Hughes, Llwynpia, was bound over in the sum of £10 to keep the peace towards Elizabeth Lloyd.—Caroline James, Llwynpia, was bound over in a similar sum to keep the peace towards the same person.—Idris Jacobs, Treorki, summoned Jeremiah Cux, Pandy, for damaging a box of jewellery. The defendant, it seems, had indulged in the pleasure of kick- ing complainant's box for a spree," for which he was fined 5s. and costs, and had to pay 10s. damages in addition.

CHEPSTOW. MONMOUTHSHIRE CHAMBEP. OF AGRICULTURE. A meeting of this Chamber was held at the George Hotel, on luesday afternoon, to consider the question of High- way Legislation. The Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., presi- dent of the Chamber, took the chair; and there was a large attendance of members and others. The Chairman opened the proceedings with a brief and pertinent speech, and was followed by Mr. V. Parsons, who read a paper on the above subject, and moved the following resolu- tion That petitions be presented to both Houses of Parliament, signed as extensively as possible by the ratepayers of the county at large, praying tbat a fair and equitable plan of paying for the repairs of the turnpike roads be carefully devised, instead of the very oppreSSIve mode, just commenced, of throwing the burden on the local ratepayers; and that all districts be treated alike, in respect of the abolition of tolls." The motion was seconded by Rev. G. T. Williams, and, after a long dis- cussion, it was carried unanimously. Mr. Henry Wil- liams was appointed to represent the Chamber at the central meeting. SCHOOL BOAHD ELECTION.—In consequence of the resignation of Mr. Hugh George, one of the members of this Board, a public meeting of the ratepayers was con- vened at the Bank Buildings on Monday eveninsr. Mr Thomas Brown presided there was a full attendance of the leading ratepayers. There are two candidates brought forward, Mr. E. P. King and Mr. R. Parnall and this was to all intents and purposes a meeting of the latter gentlemen s supporters. The chairman proposed Mr. Parnall a fit and proper person te fill the vacant seat, which proposition was seconded by Mr. J. Murphy but, after hearing a lengthy address from the candidate, a number of questions being put to him, a vote of thanks was aco.iru.-d to the chaiiman. and the mee'.iiii; bf-kt up without resv'ution being put or carried.

AMROAKE. PERMITTING, DRUNKENNESS. At the police-court yes- terday, before Messrs. A. de Rut'/en, D. Davies, and" R. Fothergili, jun., Geo. Williams, landlord of the Whit- coine Inn beerhouse, was fined '20s :md costs for this offence. P. C. Jones had found live men in the house drinking beer, three of whom were very drunk. The con- viction was not recorded on the license. A SAVAGE WOMAN.- Ann Griffiths was summoned f.,r assaulting Susannah fC'a(d()ck. It appeared that coin- pl.iinai.r had Iodgtd with defendant, and being leave she, on the 27th uit. went for a bed which she left in the house. Defendant declined to give it up, and on her going upstairs to get it, was attacked by the defendant, who struck her, dragged her down, scratched and bit her, taking pieces out of her arm, wrist, and thumb. The language which was de- cribed as having passed between them on the occasion was even mure disgusting, if possible, than is usual on such occasions. There was a cross-summons against Mrs. Craddock and her husband, which the Bench dis- missed. Mrs. Griffiths was sent to gaol for one month without the option of a fine, and the Bcnch designated the conduct of both parties as a perfect scandal and a disgrace to the county.

MOT; A IAITNA SH. THE LATE ASSAULT ON A COLLIER.—At the Aberdare Police-conrt yesterday, before Messrs. A. de Itutzen. D. Davis, and It. > othergill. jun., Martin Old was brought up, on remand, charged with committing a serious assault upon John Lloyd, collier, employed in the Deep Duffryn Pit. Mr. Plews appeared for the prosecutor, and Mr. Beddoe defended. The other brother (Richard) had not been arrested, a.nd Mr. Superintendent Thomas applied for a further remand until Saturday, on the strength of certain information which he had received. This was supported by Mr. Plews. Mr. Beddoe objected, and urged that it would be a great hardship to keep the man over the coming sessions. The Bench eventually granted a remand until Saturday, with the understanding that the case must be disposed of on that day. PETTY THEFT.—James Bowen, a working man, said to be the owner of some cottage property in the village, was charged with stealing a bag- of lime, value Is.. the pro pertv of Messrs Nixon and Co. He was sent to gaol for seven days with hard labour. METHODIST CHAPEL—A meeting of the Mountain Ash Auxiliary to the British and Foreign Bible Society was held £ 't the above chapel on Monday evening. 'Jhe Rev. Thomas Llewellyu presided. The Rev. T. C. Phillips (secretary) read the financial statement of the auxiliary. It appeared that the collections this year amounted to i"0 78 6d, of which the Calvinistic Methodist Sunday School contributed £4 lis 9id. 'We entertain the hope that many more new subscribers will come forward next year to advocate this noble .-cause.Mr: John G-riffiths (treasurei), Post-office, moved tlie following resolution —That the report now read shmild be printed for cir- culation. n The motion w" sv^nded, and carried.

ES™ \Vi7T7 J^ixyd. IT-^HUSLK SOCIETY MKBTTNG— A meeting of the Whitland Depot of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held at Nazareth Baptist Chapel, on Monday evening, to re ceive the sl1bsf.Tiptions from the collectors of the different, districts, and to transact tne general business of the society. At the conclusion, it was agreed to remit the handsome sum of to the Parent Society, London, as a free contribution. .t.)'j"1. ;1 '• S

SWANSEA. DEATH "THROUGH EXCESSIVE DRINKING.—On Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Gaskmn, the deputy-coroner, held an inquest at the Swan Inn, High-street, upon the body of a man named David William Davies, 33 years of age. Deceased was an accountant, and came to Swansea some weeks since from Newport, Pembrokeshire, seeking for employment. He was a man of most intemperate habits, and it appeared from the evidence of the witnesses and Dr. Latimer, that death was to be attributed to hard dr.,iking. The jury returned a verdict of Died from disease of the heart."

NEATH. t;, HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS MEETING.—On Monday, at the Town-hall, the quarterly meeting of the Harbours Commissioners was held, the Mayor presiding. Al- though the chief business of the meeting was to consider what steps to take in reference to the proposed Bill for floating the harbour,there was a very meagre attendance. After the reading the minutes, the Clerk also read the correspondence between himself and the agents of the principal landowners abutting the river, the purport of which appeared to be that if it could be shown that means existed or could be obtained for carrying out the scheme, and that it would promote the interests of traders as well as landowners, it would receive their sup- port. The Clerk also read a complaint from the Dyffryn Main Colliery Company against one of the pilots, for negligence in bringing up a vessel, whereby one of their shipping stages had been very seriously damaged. In reply to the Mayor, the harbour master stated that he had informed the com- pany that the Commissioners wtre not responsible for any damage done by their pilots, and the matter then dropped. After a lengthened discussion it was arranged that the meeting should be adjourned to that day fort- liight. MT order that the Clerk might obtain correct statis- tics of the probable retuins to be derived from the float- ing dock, if completed, and to complete the negociations he bad commenced in reference to the provision of the required means for carrying out the work. POCKET PICKING.—Catherine Ives was brought up on remand charged with stealing a purse and money from Mrs. Sarah Jones, of Cwmtwrch, in the Neath Market, on Wednesday last. The prosecutrix felt the prisoner's hand in her pocket and laid hold of it, the purse being then in the prisoner's possession. In defence the prisoner asked the magistrates to settle it at once for the sake of her children, one of whom was dying. Committed for trial. ANOTHER CASE.—John Davies was charged with steal- ing a purse containing two half-sovereigns and 10s. in silver, the property of John Jones, a puduler. The parties met in a public-house, and the prisoner is supposed to have abstracted the purse from Jones's jacket pocket when sitting near. The purse was missed almost im- mediately after the prisoner left the house, and he was apprehended very shortly after, but the missing purse could not be found, and the prisoner had only 6d. in his possession. No one else, however, could have had access to the prosecutor's pocket, and he was committed for trial.

PON TAFTDAWE. Mr. Samuel Thomas, of Alltwern, has passed success- fully the examination for admission to Bala Independent College, on the 26th ult. He was prepared by the Rev. J. Evans. Treburrows Grammar School. This is the eighth candidate whom Mr. Evans has prepared for the Christian ministry among the Nonconformists,

MAESTEG. THE UPPER HAMLET.—A vestry meeting was recently held iu the Navigation public-house in the Upper Hamlet. The principal ratepayers in Llangynwyd Higher were pre- sent, and Mr David Davies was voted to the chair. On account of the opening of Dyffryn Collieries, of the rate- able value of £100 a year, and also in consequence of the number of new houses erected during the year, a rate of only Is 3d in the £ was made, to meet a call of 2". This gave general satisfaction. Messrs Rees and John Maddock were nominated for re-election as overseers, and an advance of £10 a year to the collector's salary was suggested. Both matters will be brought before the next meeting of the Neath Board of Guardians. No election of a guardian for this hamlet will take place, as Mr. Davies, the former guardian, is the only one no- minated. A vestry meeting will soon be held to consider the matter of introducing gas into this hamlet, which is now without any public lights. Many ratepayers are of opinion that this hamlet should be connected with Bridg- end instead of Neath Union.

LLANELLY. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION AT LLANON.—The friends of nnsectarian education in this parish have won another triumph. Their three representatives on the School Board—Mr. Richard Jenkins, of Marchogllwyn, Rev. T. Price, and Rev. E. Evans-have been re-elected without a contest. The two Church and Tory representatives— Mr. R. Goring Thomas, J.P., and Mr. James, of Gelly- wernon-have retired, and are succeeded by the Vicar of the parish and Dr. Hopkins, who will sib in the same in- terest. The Church and Tory party had nominated several other candidates, and the Vicar went about canvassing— he afterwards explained that it was in joke—but the other candidates prudently withdrew their names. THE SWANSEA BANK (LIMITED) is now in full local operation in its commodious new premises in Stepney- street. RURAL SANITARY COMMITTEE.—After spending a great deal of money with, so tar as the public can judge, very little to show for it, the committee have passed a set of bye-laws for Llanelly Union. They merely compel the removal of refuse. Proper receptacles are to be provided for house refuse, and emptied at least once a fortnight, The hours before or after which nuisances shall be re- i moved are prescribed. The penalties imposed for non- observance range from 20s. to £ 5. It has also been re- solved to serve the necessary notices for proper privy ac- commodation to be provided in every case reported on by the Inspector throughout the district. The pail system is recommended, and the doing away of ash-pits.

CAKRPHILLV. ODHFELLOWSHIP.—On Monday last the quarterly meet- ing of the Caerphilly district iJf Oddfellows, M.U., was held at the" Loyal Owilym ifol-kiiip" Lodge. Colliers' Arms Inn, in the village of LJanharry. The district officers, and visitors formed a party of about thirty. When tne ordinaiy business of the meeting was over, a very handsome testimonial by the members of the district was presel.ted t,) Mr. Geor, e Young, of Mat-hen, as a token of their esteem aud mark of their approbation of his valuable services as their corresponding Secretary for the last five and twenty years. The testimonial, value A ll supplied by Mr. 1a.rry. Duke-street. Car- diff, is I V'r.N, handsome and richly-adorned siher tea- pot. silver sugar basin. and silver cream ewer, WJUl wed executed and btautitn! inscription ui the presentation aiiei lunuograms. Mr. Kevuolds, P.P.G.M., treasurer of the district, in a pathetic address, presented Mr. Young with the testimonial. Mr. Young returned his sincere thanks to all present, and desired the delegates of the different lodges to convey his thanks to every individual member thereof, after which Mr. Prichard, P.P.G.M., in a terse speech, addressed the audience, ami was followed by the Grand Master and several others. This being over the members partook of an excellent dinner provided for them by the worthy hostess.

M CWMAVON. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT occurreel yesterday afternoon at the woiks, near the blast furnaces, by which three MEN were injured Two bad to be carried to their homes. One of the unfortunate inea, who sustained the most in- juries, resided near Taibacli.a distance of about two miles. it appears that a number of men were engaged in raising a trud which had fallen over a tipping stage, and at- tempted to accomplish their task by the aid OF a travel- ling crane, which by some means was completely over- turned, "thereby violently tnroving down 'he meii.

LAST NIGHT'S G-A-Z BANKRUPTS. John Macleod, of Lanes Hotel. St. Alban's place, Charles Street, St. James, and of the Junior United Sei-vice Club, Charles Street, Em-dor, gentK-man. Th's. French, 15, Medwuy Road, Roman Old Ford, London, bootmaker. William Courtenay Bruton, 12. Queen-street. Maj'fair, Middlesex. Edward Vaisley Kilmister, of Clay-hill Iiot.se, Lech- lade, farmer. John Broom, of Axminster. Devonshire, butcher. Wellington Ker Tipoett of the Morning Star, of Gwent Trenchad Street, Bristol, beer retailer. Eliza Jo, now of Lawrenee HiWj Bristol, late Beautord Arms, Nelson-street, Bristol, licensed victualler. Ellei. Cooper, New-street, Walsall, widow and butcher. Thomas Lawrence Brough, Stafford, solicitor una scrivener ANNULLED. Henry Farncomb, 2, Alexandia-terrace, St. Leonard's- on-Sea, St^wex, of no profession or occupation. Date of adjudication. Uct. Ifi, ls7H.

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