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DEATH oFumb STRATFORD DE ItEPCLIFFK Lord Stratford ce liedcliffe, the well-known diplomatist, and popularly kno-' n as "the Great Eltche," died on Saturday morning at Frant, near 'lunbridge Wells, aged 92. "Men of the Time" says Stratford de Reccliffe, Visco a ut, K.G., better known as Sir Stratford Canning, and under that niime identified with British policy in Turkey, the son of Stiatford Canning, a mercliant, who was uncle to George Canning, the statesman, was boin in January, 1783, in the city of London, and was educated on the foundation at Eton, whence he passed in due course as a Scholar to King's College, Cambridge. In 1S07, while still an undergraduate, he obtained, through his cousin's interest, an appointment as Precis Writer in the Foreign Office, and iu 1808 accompanied Mr Adair on a special mission to Constantinople, and was next year made Secre- tary of Embassy, upon Mr Adair's appointment as j ermi.nent minister. On retaining to England, he resumed his academic studies, and in 1813 took the degree of M.A. at Cambiidge. In 1814 lie was advanced to the rank of Minister Pleni- potentiary, and sent to Basle, where he assisted in framing the treaty which united the Swiss cantons in the Helvetic Confederation and w::s present at Vienna during the Congress ot 1815. In 1820 he was sent on a special mission to Wash- ington, to adjust certain differences left unsettled by the treaty of Ghmt, end returned" iu 1823, the British Government declining to ratify the •engagements he had made. In 1824 he was sent to St. Petersburg to ascertain the intentions of the Czar respecting Greece. In the following year he went as Ambassador w Constantinople, when his infiueiice was employed with the Sultan .Vahmoud in favour of the Greeks but not succeeding, he came to England on leave, to be present during the conferences of London, returning to his post in 1827. After the untoward event" of Navariuo, diplomatic relations with Turkey Mere broken off, and he returned to England, receiving the Grand Cross of the Bath in acknowledgment of his valuable service?. In 18S1 Sir Stratford was sent on a special mission to Constantinople, and returned in the following ye r to undertake a special mission to Spain. In 1841 he was ap. £ ointed Ambassador at Constantinople, replacing iord Punsonby, and held that important post for many yeats, under ministries of every political Complexion and his personal elucidations of Eastern politics have doubtless had great in- fluence with British statesmen. He was the eteadfast friend of Reschid Pasha, and the sup- porter of all his reforms and uniformly exercised {lis influence to improve the condition of t'.e Chris tian population of Turkey. It is to be re- f retted that, under the belief that the claims of ranee, Russia, and Austria respecting the Holy Places had been adjusted, he should have left Constantinople in 185U, and that his post should have been occupied by a subordinate, although an able and vigilant officer, at the time when Prince Menschikoft was actualiy menacing the Sultan in his own ioalace but it may be urged t at Eng- land had no locus standi in the dispute until a territorial aggression became imminent, and that the instructions sent from home directed that the representative of England should not officially interfere in the matter. During the Russian war, Lord Stratford de Redcliffe supported the British Government most efficiently at the Porte. He re- signed his post at Constantinople, and returned to England iu the early part of the year 1858. In 1852 he was raised to the peerage, by the title of Viscount Stratford de liedcliffe. In sat in the Blouse of Commons for Stockbridge and Old Sarum before the adoption ot the Reform Bill, and for King's Lyi.n from 1835 to 1842 and since he took his seat in the House of Lords has taKen an active share in the debates on questions of foreign policy. He was created a Knight of the Garter Dec. 11th, 186¡)."

A NICE POINT OF FISHERY LAW. At the Ca. martheu county petty-sessions, on Saturday, David Williams, jun., Penybock, near Feriyside, was charged under 2S and 29 Victoria, c. 121, sec. 36, with using a weir for catching salmon without a licence. Mr W. M. Griffith- solicitor, represented the Board of Conservators, and Nlr W. Howell, solicitor, Llanelly, was for the defendant. Mr Griffiths said the general facts of the crise were admitted on both sides, but the contention of the prosecution was that the instru- ment uSçd by the defendant was a weir within the meanirg of the Act. The sectipn seemed to have been put in to meet the case of such engines. Two water bailiffs weie called Lo prove that on the mori.iii, L, of the 21st July they saw the defendant taket-oinb, iich proved to be sewen, out of the net. Iu answer to Mr Howell, one of the bailiff j described the engine as a small wire oham- ber with wings of netting placed across a small brook, the sides of which were boarded, running over the sands, about 200 yaids from the Kidwelly river. When the tide was Ill, I the witness said the water covered the :spot where the engine was placed. Witness lal inever seen such an instrument before, and did not know that the defendant's father and ancestors bad used the net for generations.—Mr Howell contended that no evidence had been brought that the net wna used within the distriot. The offence muse be committed within a salmon river; of that there was no evidence, Then the seizing of the sewin found on defendant was illegal, because it was the open season, and anyone might have fish in their possession. The instrument was no more than a stationary net; it was not a weir, baulk, or goryd. There had been a great deal of corres- pondence with the Fishery Commissioners about the ne c and great doubt existed. Therefore it would be very hard to convict the defendant.— Mr T. Sanson, of the White Lion Hotel, Yei.O'" side, who for six years had been head water hailin in the district, and now is a member of the Board of Conservators, was called for the defence. He said he had watched the net for six years and had fished it himself, but had never found salmon. The engine was not peculiarly adapted for catch- ing salmon. The witness was proceeding to say that he had taken Mr Walpole and Mr Buckland to see the net, w hen Mr Griffiths objected to such evidence.-Air Howell said it must be a poor case, if the opinion of the greatest authorities on fishing was objected to.—After further addresses -by the advocate, and citing of oabes bearing on the point, the Chairman said the bench had decided that the case was proved, and fined defendant £10, or double the licence-duty, which was the lowest penalty,—Mr Howell asked if the magis- trates considered the engine to be a weir, and if they would grant a crse for appeal,—Tbe Bench Assented to both questions, ana allowed defendant a fortnight to pay. >

THE WINTER ASSIZES. For the purposes of the Winter Assizes Wor- cestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Glou- cestershire, and the city of Worcester, are to be taken together as County No. 12, at Gloucester; Somersetshire and the city of Bristol, as County No. 16, at Bristol; Chester, Montgomeryshire, Anglesea, Carnarvonshire, Merionethshire, Den- bighahire, and Flintshire, as County No. 17, at Chester; and Glamorganshire, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Cardiganshire, Breoon, Radnor- shire, the borough of Carmarthen, and the town of Haverfordwest, as County No, 18, at Swansea.

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STATE 1 OF AFFAIRS IN AFGHANISTAN. ABDUL RAHMAN AND AYOOB KHAN. DISTURBANCES IN THE PISHIN VALLEY. RUSSIAN OPINION ON THE RETREAT FROM CABUL. The situation in Afghanistan seems to increase in gravity. Important information has been re- ceived by the Daily News from their St. Peters- burg correspondent. He says "I have grave reason to believe that Ayoob Khan has been acting in conceit with, and has been assisted by, Abdul Rahman, and that the worst suspicions are not without some foundation. I would assuredly not send such disconcerting intelligence except on the most serious grounds." That is a suffioiently alarming rumour, but of course it is impossible to say whether well or ill-founded. There is no doubt, however, that the correspondent in ques- tion is not in the habit of dealing iu sensa- tional rumours. He is evidently impressed with the gravity of the news he conveys. Otherwise there is little news of interest. Further distur- bances are reported in the Pisbin, but they are said to be of minor importance. General Phayre is now said to have announced his intention of crossing the Khojac on the 30th instant, and hopes to reach Candahar by the 4th September with a sufficient force to relieve the garrison. When, says the Standard's correspondent at Quett:1, 'the whole British force is assembled at Cantlahar- it will number, including the commands of General Roberts, Phayre, and Primrose, 25,000 fighting men and about the same number of camp fol- lowers. The European element will be strongly represented, and the Native regiments will include the flower of the Indian army. The same corrospon lent state-! that the oj iuion is current in Quetta among well-informed military men that Ayoob Khan will, when he hears of the withdrawal of General Stewart, attempt to elude General Roberts, and to re ch Cabul by a rapid march UD the Urguudabl Valley, when he might reasonably hope to succeed in ousting Abdul Rah- man. There is no doubt that Ayoub Khan has it in his power to cause us much trouble, and to prolong the campaign until the winter by resort- ing to Parthian tactics. The Times correspondent at°Quetta states thut, according to native intelli- gence, date 1 Candahar, the 9th iust., Ayoub Khan intends to assault the city as soon as his prepara- tions are completed. The tribesmen, in l.trge number?, continue to flock to Ayoub's standard, ai:d a band of Zhotites is reported to have crossed the Pisiiin boider yebteruay. Rain is anxiously looked for, and would greatly facilitate General Phayre's advance. Ayoob Khan has at no time recognised the leadership of the present Ameer he has played a bold game for heavy stakes, and, unless he is strangely unlike his countrymen in general, will not surrender them to another unless he is com- pelled to do so. But even if a secret agreement existed between the two chiefs, that would not make the evacuation of Cabul less wise, although it might add to the anxiety inseparably connected with a retreat through a hostile country. -Three officers and 10J men, in charge of all the baggage of the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusilieis, ^left the Royal Dockyard at Woolwich at 8.18 on Sat- urday morning, en route for India. The men des- patched furlU the baggage guard of the regiment, and ti.ey are nnder orders to be on board Her Mnjtsly's trOt p ship Otalatai- at Portsmouth on Saturday afterno,,n. The remainder of the bat- talion, m.mbering 900, will proceed from Wool- wich Dockyard by special train to Portsmouth at the same hour to-day. Disturbances areagoin reported from the Pishm Valley. These are to be attributed exclusively to the Kakars, a Pathan clan of notorious robbers. The agricultural populati n of the valley, com- pose ( of the twj sections of the holds aloof, and would rejoice to hear that the Kakar?, who have for generations terrorised over them, had received a sharp lesson. The IC.kars "ill unquestionably cause us as much trouble as they po-sibly can in keeping open our line of com- munications and iu bringing up supplies. The Novosti observes that the real reason why we have withdrawn from Cabul is because we are frightened 10 remain there. Our position is very critical, and we shall be fortunate if our detach- ments unite without another disaster. There can be no doubt that Abdur Khan and Ayoob Khau will plot together, and they will need no precedents in the past to convince themselves that the English can very easily be caught na[ ping. As regards policy, t'.e Gladstone Government, had they been true 10 their word, ought to have evacuated Afghanistan long ano. Tnat they have not done so is only mother proof that they are mere participators in their predecessors' policy. The Golos comments on the very meagre cha- racter of the news transmitted from the two cmipj as being indicative of a more disturbed condition of Afghanistan than the public is gene- rally aware of. We have a difficult task before us to reach Ayoob Khan's army, and if he retreats as soon as Roberts nears Cau-.iahar, the English will have a nice wildgoose chase before them to Herat. The Jlcoski- Jnvalide refrains from com- ment until it has received fuller particulars of the English breakdown in Afghanistan. The Kierlanin thinks that e might take II. lesson from Russia as to the art of conquering and keel ing possessions wrested f.om Asiatic. SIMLA, Sunday.—A Candahar despatch, dated the 11th of August, reports all ell. The enemy are throwing up slight works around the city. Provision*, except fresh meat, are abundant It is stated that one or two British officers have been made prisouers by Ayoob's troops. Th Spectator considers the plan just adopted in Afghanistan is singularly bold and able, :\U,l adds :—"Lord Hartington has, in fact, slio, n the first qualtication of a statesman, the ability to run a great risk for a gieat end, even tbollgh, while running it, he encounters also a deafening clamour of reprobation. He need not be afl aid of the lesult upou the public mind. Even if Sir F. Boberts, for the first time, should fail, and should find himself stranded before he reaches Candahar for want of supplies, Gtneral Phuvie will by that time have an army with which to advance to his relief and ti.e British people can distinguish between a dar- ing course adopted for a definite and adequate end, and a risky policy adopted for sho'v,and sure to be sterile, even if successful beyond all prece- dent. The notion of evacuating all Afghanistan over the body of Ayoob Khau-lor that, in brief, is what the new policy amounts to-is thoroughly bold and sagacious and, if it fails, will none the less stamp its author as a man of courage and le- source. But we do not believe it will fail."

VON MOLTKE'S BUSINESS AT VIENNA. PABIS, Saturday.—The Soleil has received a special telegram from Vienna stating that Marshal von Moltke has arrived there to study with the Austrian War Minister a plan of operations in the Balkau Peninsula, Galicia, aud Bukowiua.

THE WAR IN SOUTH AMEllICA- WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.—The Chilian Legation here had received advices stating that, subsequent to the defeat of the allies at Tacca and Arica, Bolivia made overtures for ieace. It is declared that if relations should be established between Chili and Bolivia, Peru would be compelled to make peace. In the meantime operations against Callao and Lima are vigorously progressing, and another expedition is about to start from Chili.

CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES, NEW YORK, AUG. 14.—Intelligence published here from Washinglon states that the Chinese Minister has iuformed M. Evarts, Secretary of State, that the Chinese Government has decided to revoke the existing decree prohibiting China- men from engaging in commerce with foreign ports, end hereafter to give the greatest latitude to Chinese merchants desirous of engagiuar in foreign trade. The Minister added that a steamer, o«ned and manned by Chineese, would soon arrive at San Francisco with a cargo, hich, he expected, would be the beginning of an active steam trade betweap China and the United States.

THE DAMBIAN COMMISSION. ROUE, August 14.—The Diritto o v'uis evening publishes juformation regarding the question re- cently raised in connection with the Danubian Commission. The difficulty which at present exists concerns solely the admission of a Bulgarian delegate as a member of the Commission. The Russian delegate wishes that the representative of Bulgaria should be invited to participate in the deliberations by the Commission direct, whereas the Turkish delegate desires that the invitations should be issued through the Porte. With re- gard to the question of the Austrian representa- tive presiding over the Committee of the riparian States, it appeals that Roumania expressed some hesitancy in the matter but no objections have boen raised by the other Cabinets. Italy has al- ready accepted the presidency of Austria on the Committee. r

k TURKEY AND GREECE.. A Parliamentary paper has been issued contain- ing despatches respecting the Turco-Greek boundary, and the replies of the Greek aud Turkish Governments to the Collective Note. The Turkish Government, in its reply, declares its inability to concede the line indicated by the Conference, which w ould give Greece such strate- gical points as Metzovo and the important town of Lariat, three-fourths of which is inhabited by Mussulmans. The despatch concludes by stating that from deference for the friendly powers the sublime Porte is disposed to make some conces- sions to Greece, and to come to an understanding with them with a view to hastening the satisfac- tory and definite settlement of tbe question. The Powers are finally requested to authorise the re- presentatives at Constantinople to euter into negotiations on the subject with the Porte. The reply of Greece declares its acceptance of the frontier line fixed by the Conference.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS. CONSTANTINOPLE, Friday.-Abeddin Pacha has bad an interview with the foreign Ambassadors in order, it is stated, to obtain a prolongation of the term accorded by the Powers for executing the Corti Convention or surrendering Dulcigno.

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THE RETURN OF SIR BAliTLIS FRERE. The secretary of the Union Steatnship Com- pany informs us that arrangements have been made for Sir Bartle Frere to return to England in the company's Royal mail packet leaving Cape Town oa the 14th of September.

CABINET COUNCIL. At a cabinet council held on Saturday, in Down- ing-street, all the ministers were present. Mr Gladstone, who arrived in town from Windsor in the morning to attend the council, left Lorn-iou with Mrs Gladstone at 4.30 p.m. for Holmbury, on a visit to the Hon. Frederick Levison Gower, M.P. A later telegram says :—Mr Gladstone did not personally attend the Cabinet Council on Satur- day, it being considered by his medical adviser that the strain of the prolonged deliberations might be too much for him. The right hon gentle- man came to town for the purpose of attending it possible, but. in any case, he desired to be at nnna for the purpose of consultation.

THE STATE OF IRELANI). SERIOUS RIOT AT PORTADOWN. A party riot occurred on Sunday evening at Portadown, between Roman Catholics and Pro- testants, resulting in several persons being injured and a number of houses being wrecked. It appears the Catholics had erected a triumphal arch in Curran-btreet, in which were portraits of Emmet and St. Patrick. A crowd ot several hundred Protestants assembled, and a riot ensued, during which stones and sticks were freely used by opposiuc partisans. The Catholics were finally routed, after a fierce struggle, when the Orange- men tore up -the a«ch, and breaking it up marched about the streets for some time. The police appeared after the affair was over. A Connausjht Landlord sends the following proclamation of the League to a contemporary :— "To THE TENANT FARMERS OF CBAUGHWELL. "Despite tbe many appeals made to our brother farmers, those of them who are still deaf to the voice of reason and justice still wish to continue tbe evil work of laud jobbing. The Irish National Land League warns farmers against suclivork— w.icli is daily bringing uukiiown evils on the tenant farmers' cause. Still, regardless of those warnings, two wretches are to be found in our midst who have t.,ken land contrary to the rules of the Land League. Let all honest and upright farmers shun such men's company! Let those soulless wretches be excluded from society as some unclean things Let no tenants be found in the locality to assist or work for them! In a word, let the traitors who are in the camp be held up to the scorn and contempt of the civilised world. If this is done such work will be stopped ere long, and Irishmen will soon be able to live on the land that God and nature inteuded as theirs. Tenant- farmers of Craughw ell and surrounding districts, be up and doing. Now or never is the time to show our heartless 'Eulers* that we want our rights; or else, Down with all land grabbers. The land for its lawful owners-the people God save Ireland from her enemies A land meeting was heli at Kildare on Sunday, and attended by about 2,000 people. The prin- cipal resolutions called for reform of the land laws. and urged the extension of the Land League and its principles. Mr John Dillon, who was cheered as a '48 man, in the course of a strong speech said that the Land Commission would be of 1:0 service, as it was composed of Irish land- lords whom the renple had thrown out of their seats, such as the O'Conor Don and Mr Kavanagh —(groans)—with Baron Dowse who, with the money of the English Government in his pocket. would give a verdict against the Irish people. He advised that no arrears of rent should be paid during the coming year. If this were done that good harvest would come in.vain. (Cheers.) The action of the Lords had been useful, for it taught the Irish people that no good would come out of London until the Irish people on the fields were banded together in an organisation to fight and win the battle for themselves. (Cheeis.)

THE ROBBERY OF ARMS IN CORK It is now currently reported at Cork that the man who fell down the hold of the Juno on the night of the robbery of arms has died of his in- juries, but this rumour is unconfirmed. The man's whereabouts, however, has up to the present time been very successfully concealed. The search for arms continues, but without further result. At the Cork Land League, on Saturday, a resolution was passed condemning the robbeiy and lawless- ness of any kind, and declaring the belief that the proprietors desire a renewal of the Coercive Act. The police believe that a man who has been miss- ing from his business in Cork since the affair is the person who was iujured on board the Juno.

STARVING A CHILD. At the Middlesex sessions, on Friday, Thomas Francis Turner, an engineer, and Jane Plum- bridge, "it 'i whom the male prisoner had co- habited, were charged with having neglected to provide adequate food and clothing for Harriet Emma Turner, a child aged 8 years, the daugh- ter of the first-named prisoner. The prisoners were found guilty, and the Assistant Judge, in passing sezitence of six months' imprisonment with hard labour, said I cannot help expressing my re- eret that the statute under hich you have been indicted prescribes a m iximum of punishment utterly inadequate to the character of your offence. It has seldom been my lot to listen to evidence of grosser cruelties to a child of tender years than those which you are shown to have deliberately, methodically, and persistently practised towards this helpless girl for upwards of two years. I must presume that some of the worst feal -urell apparent in the case were not fully known to those who put the criminal law in motion agaicst you, or you would both of you have been called upon to answer charges involving justly a much severer sentence than the heaviest I can no w pass upon you. It is truly shocking to think of the sufferings of tne poor child under your inhuman treatment of her. I shall not dwell on tho facts und circumstances, which impart a peculiar and revolting character to your crime. It were useless to do so. If the tears of this innocent little child, your daughter, Turner, wasting away under your eyes day by day would not, move you to compassion, nothing that I might now say would rouse you to a sense of its real nature and euormity. The strongest language of indignation and abhorieuce, or of judicial condemnation would sound but feeble in connexion with the facts that have been brought in evidence against you, and certainly it would ill assort with the sentence I am about to pass. You will each of you be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for six months, these sentences to com- mence at the expiration of the imprionment to which you have al eady been condemned. I think it right to add that I should have passed a heavier sentence upon you, Turner, than upon > our ac- complice, but that the power of the court is thus limited.

JUDGE LYNCH AT WORK. The New York Hei-ald revorla- at considerable length, aud with much circumstantiality of detail, how John Diggs, the negro raviaher of Mrs Tschiifely, at Kuckviile, Maryland, was forcibly taken fiom gaol and hanged to a convenient tree. The gaol authorities were overpowered after a desperate resistance, and the mob rushed into the building and opened the door of the cell. Diugs, anticipating his fate, was cowering closely in one corner of his cell. "Get up," said the leader, and the affrighted w retch arose to his feet. The light was held closely into his face, and Mr Tscliiffely, recognising the brute's slouched hat, peered closely into his face. But one look sufficed, and turning. hs said, "That is the scoundrel." Then Dice's hat was replaced, and he was taken by either arm from the gaol. His captors seemed in a hurry, and, shackled as he was, their victim was made to hasten his steps, lleaching the Darnestown-road he was hurried along until they reached West's Farm. At this point a halt was called, and the men looked around for a suitable tree on which to hang the culprit. A large black heart cherry ti ee, which suited the purpose admirably, was found, and Diggs was notified that his hour bad come. A short rope was produced, and three of the lynchers approached him to pinion his arms, which up to this tiire had been left free, when suddenly the ruffian turned upon his captors. With a tre- mendous blo.v he knocked one of them down and quickly, seized another by the throat, holding him until he was nearly black in the face, and compelling him to shout for as- sistance. When another of the men attempted to loosen the fellow's grasp he seized him with his teeth by the hand and bit him severely. By this time the crowd closed around him. and fisjhtins with the ferocity of a tiger, he was forced to the ground, aud by sheer force of numbers w as overpowered. Then his arms were securely Einioned behind him aud he was raised to his is feet. Put the fellow was game, aud darting a look of ferocity at those around him he almost hissed through his teeth—Oh, you, —cowards; just take those shackles off me and 1'il show you what I can do." While this scene was being enacted the rope had been passed over a limb of the cherry tree, with the noose dangling. A horse was then led under the noose, Vi.:gs was lifted on his back. This plan did not work, and the horse was led away. Then Dings was made to stand uuder the limb and the noose was placed around his neck and tightened. "Now, pull away men," and iu an instant the body was dangling iu space. Strange to say, he made not the slightest move- ment from the time he was hauled up until life was pronounced extinct, which was in 20 min- utes afterwards, death having ensued from stran- gulation..

A middle-aged man named Barrett, sexton of the parish church at Lowestoft, hung himself in the belfry on Thursday morning. Tbe Emperor William has invited the Austrian Crown Pnuce to participate iu the approaching mau,ceuvsea of the German army. Serious damage was done to the Grands Maga- sins du Louvre, Paris, on Frid y evening, most of the plate-plass t windows bein* cut with dia- monds and irretrievably spoilt, the losses being estimated at 40,Wf. The author of this piece of mischief got off unnoticed, S. WARNING.-RECKn"VS PARIS BLM-Tlie MM Ufncturers beg to Caution the public against imitation square Blue oi very inferior quality. The Paris Hue in squares (used in the Prince of Vales' Laundry ) Sold in wrappers bearing their name and Trade Mark. 4tiiS24 TARAXACUM AND PODOPBTIAIK. This fluid combination, extracted from medicinal roots, is used Instead of Blue Pill and Calomel for the cure of Dyspepsia, Biliousness, and all sytonptoms of congestion of the Liver, which are generally pain beneath the shoulders. Headache, Drowsinesa. no appetite, furred tongue, disagreeable taste in the morning, giddiness, disturbance of the stomach, and feeing of general de- pression. A dose of Taraxacum and J^odophyUiu sets the sluggish Liver in motion, giving a setese of health and comfort within 24 hours, taraxacum jand Podophyttin B a fluid made only by J. Pzmu, London, whose name • on every label. £ OMH 8* A* and || 6ok' ov all

RUSSIA IF CENTRAL ASIA. THE CHINESE FORCES. Some seven weeks ago Nasir Khan, an Afghan chief in the service of the liussian Government, who had been attached to Abdul Rahman Khan when the latter left Turkestan, was murdered be- tween Katti Knrgau and Samar caiii]. Nasir Khan was the bearer of despatches frond Abdul Rahman Khan to General von Kaufmann. As no papers were found oil bis person when the body w,s discovered, the crime is attributed to political motives. ■. The MarquisrS--ng has requested the Russian GovernmL-nt to reopan negotiations oil the cession ot the Kuldja territory through t' eir representa- at Pekin. direct. Before giving a definite reply the Russian Government are desirous to know the intentions of the Chinese Foreign Office as to the area to be restored. To take the Chinese forces on the northern frontier of Kuldja in the rear, the Russian Government are sending steamers on the Northern Irtish to the southern course of the rive v They will thus be able to penetrate as far as Lake Zaisan on the Russo-Chinese frontier, and, if necessary, proceed beyond to Lake Uluugur or Kisilbasch, in CiiineseiNIciigolia.

THE EXTRAOBDINAHY MUBDER TRIAL IN FltANCE. A CAREER OF VICE. The Paria correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, writing on Friday night, says :—The trial of Virginie Dumaire for shooting her lover with a revolver was commenced at Laon yesterday before a crowded court. The accused appeared before the judge elegantly dressed in black, with jet ornaments, ani excited much sympathy among the audience by her cool bearing and straight- forward answers. In fact so frequent was the applause in her favour that the president had to order the court to be cleared. Dumaire indig- nantly denies the statement that prior to her ac- quaintance with Dr. Ficart she led an immoral life, and asserts that the man who left her his fortune merely did so because she had been atten- tive to him during several illnesses. The defen- dant sharply interrogated the witnesses for the prosecution, frequently causing them to contradict their own statements. Her account of her rela- tions with Dr. Picart was given in a remarkably lucid and unequivocal manner. Sho emphatically maintains that the deceased was largely indebted to her for money advanced, that he promised her marriage, and even bought her an; engagement ring. With much waimth the prisoner de- clared that had her lover only proved unfaithful she would have allowed him to live, but that she could not see him abandon her and her child to marry another woman. She gave a most circumstantial account of the murder itself, relating how she purchased the revolver, having decided to kill her lover should he refuse to give up his intention of marrying her rival. D Imaire waited for the doctor as be was leaving his house, and, after he had put her aside, she first embraced him, and then shot iiiui dead. After this explanation the judge inquired of the defendant whether she regretted the act, to which the latter replied that, if the circumstances had to be repeated, she should act in the same manner again, and exclaimed, I would rather see my lover dead than married The case was not terminated when the court rose. f.

THE LIBERALS AND THE FARMERS. The real reason why Mr Chaplin and his friends are so bitter against a measure the object of which is to cancel contracts very dangerous to English agriculture, and, therefore, contrary to public in- terests, is not, of course, that it will promote most materially the interests of the tenant-farmer, but that it will limit most materially the sporting pleasures of the landlord. Mr Chaplin calls the Hares and Rabbits Bill the sort of measure you might have expected from a "Cabinet of confis- catioti;" but what he really objects to is the restraint imposed on a single class, and only on the pleasures of that class; he has no syjnpathy at all for the confiscation which the present state of the law: imposes on another class-and not on its pleasures, but on the absolute interests of that class. The present is a "Cabinet of confiscation" because it pro- poses to put an end to the power of the landlord, after he has let a farm, to rob bis tenant of all the profit which he might derive from the occupancy. What is proposed is to confiscate a few of the landlords' pleasures, in order that the most essential of the tenants' interests may be confis- cated no longer. Aud that is just what t e squires cannot endure. It is Conservative ap- parently to prefer the pleasures of the squire to the interests of the farmer. It is illiberal to think of the hampered men of business first, and of the imperious men of pleasure afterwards. The Liber Jls think very differently. They think business should come first and pleasure afterwards. They regarded arrangements intended to facilitate sport, as inferior in every way to arrangements intended to protect and increase the productive- ness of the soil. They regard the reserved rights of the owners of the surplus produce as very se- condary indeed to the original rights of the owners of the capital who sow the crop. And they declare that the Liberal Party, who have always stood up for the poorer and more laborious classes when their rights were invaded by the richer and more leisured classes, aie especially called upon, in a season of great difficulty to the farmer, when he is pressed close ,alike by competition abroad and by inclement weather at Lome, to remove the heaviest of the artificial burdens with which the farmer is handicapped.gpectator.

OUR AGRICULTURAL PROSPECTS, A correspondent writing to the Times says :— The pecuniary interests of so many landowners and tenant farmers depend on the result of this year's harvest that it is being looked forward to with more than ordinary interest and anxiety. A favourable result cannot ai yet be assured, but if the present fine weather continues it is idmost certain to be so in another month. Wheat is well headed, and being short and stiff in the straw has been in most places comparatively little laid by the late severe storms of wind and rain, and is not unlikely to yield an average product of 28 bushels an acre. Barley will exceed an average crop in Quantity, though no.v much laid aid deteriorated in quality. Oats have received more benefit than injury from the late excessive rains, and are likely to reach a full average crop. Pulse crops are generally good potatoes are an extra crop throughout the three kingdoms, but, unfortunately, are now bein" ex- tensively blighted. I have dug some of my°own ou that account before they were fully rii e, and think they will exceed eight tonR an acre, but doubt if they will keep sound throughout the winter. I or want of sun and rain in early sprin" mangold is only half a crop, but the deficiency will be more than counterbalanced by extra crops of Swedish and other turnips. Hay is the de. ficient crop of the season, and much of that which was mown early was injured by rains and carried away by floods. borne bulky crops, however, have lately been cut and carried, so that the quantity saved may re:1ch an average Cattle and sheep were severely pinched in spring for want of keep, and very much reduced in con- dition but there is cow abundance of grass, and many farmers are letting it at nominal rents for want of stock of their own to graze it. Notwith- standing that w e shall probabiy produce double the quantity of wheat this year that we did last- namely, 12 million quarters instead of eix-and have only to import 12 instead of 18 million quarters, as is likely to be done by tbe end of this cereal year, arable fers urospects in this coun- try are not very brilliant, as we know that America is increasing its arable area at the rate of a million acres per annum, equal to a surplus pro- duct over the increase of its population of one million quarters, which they will probably con- tinue to send us at very moderate prices rather than retain it at home.

CATTLE FROI THE UNITED STATES. LETTER FROM MR. DUCKHAM, M.F. Mr T. Duckham, tenant farmers' member for Herefordshire, writes to the Daily News:—During the debate in the House of Commons on Friday last upon the existing regulations for the admission of cattle f,oin the United States of America, Mr Mundella read an important telegram, showing that a cargo of cattle had that day arrived at Liverpool from America; that six of the animals were suffering with Texas fever, and that forty- three had died with the disease during the voyage, and were thrown overboard. Since that period several more of the same cargo have died. It appears that the cargo originally cousisted of 804 animals and Profesor Brown states that the disease in as fatal, if not more so, than rinderpest, or cattle plague. Upon the reading of the telegram Mr Arnold (upon whose motion the discussion took place) advanced that Texas fever was neither oontageous nor in- fectious. Now, sir, I have had during the present week a visit from a gentleman of position in win Indiana, from whom I received the following information respecting the direful nature of that malignant fever, which I send you iu orcer that your readers may be acquainted with the dangers which attend an alteration in the present regulations. At the close of the Civil War my frieud purchased iu Texas 4,000 cattle to graze his prairie lands in Indiana they we:e all apparently healthy when puic!.ased they fed well, and when fat he sent them to market perfectly healthy. After he purchased them they were conveyed by rail to within about 20 miles of his property; they we:e driven that 20 miles'over prairie lands on which cattle belonging to different owners were grazing. W itiun a mouth all the cattle on each sice of the track over which the Texas cattle had been driven were attacked with Texas fever aud died. An action was brought by their owners for 10,000 dollars damages, which ray friend gladly compro- mised by paying 4,000 dollars. The report of Pro- fessor Gatngee to Congress in 1871, and quoted fcy Mr Jllme. Howard during the debate, fnlly set forth the dangerous character of the malady, and the dtwad with which it is regarded by the etockowners of the States surrounding Texas. Experience has proved that Texan cattle convey this frightful disease to healthy aiiiiiials at a considerable distance from the seat of the disease —that germs of the disease remain in a state of incubation for some three or four weeks before it developed—that wheu it dovelopes the animal dies in about six days. Thus it is iu its nature similar, if not identically the same disease as the cattle plague or rinderpest, which the cattle from the Steppes of Russia impart to all others with which they are brought in contact, and which usually follows the invading armies of that empire. The foregoing facts show the value of existing regula- tions for guarding our herds and flocks from such direful maladies.

A VESSEL ASHORE ON THE GOOD- WIN SANDS. Lloyd's agent at Deal telegraphs that a schooner is ashore on the Goodu in Sands. The Ramsgate tug and lifeboat, with veverai other boats, are Lu «tw&4»Q«v

THE YEOVIL MURDER. A reprieve has been received at Taunton prison for vJolmer and hi» wife, sentenced to death at the Old Biiiley for the murderof Mrs Budge at Yeovil, The jury strongly recommended them to mercy.

GREAT BURGLARY IN DORSET. During tho night of Thursday Encombe House, Dorset, the residence of Lord Eldon, was entered by burglars, and property exceeding in value E20,000 was stolen. Tile articles include famrly plate, necklaces, diamonl bracelets, a diamond brooch, and large seal. No clue to the thieves has yet been found.

SENT OUT IN TIIE WORLD. un Friday William Smithwick, "aged 13, was brought before the Exeter magistrates under these circumstances:—The previous night be applied in that city for lodgings, and, iu answer to questions, stated that he came from Sherborne,"Dorset, and that on Thursday evening his mother gave him half a sovereign and sent him out into the world to get his living or do the best he could. The bem-h ordered the boy to be sent to the workhouse, and directed inquiries to be made respecting his parents and the truth of his story.

THE LANDLAWIUiFOUM LEAGUE AD TilE HOUSE OF LORDS. A special meeting of the Land Law Reform League was held on Saturday mornin?, Mr Brad- Juugh in the chair, when it was resdlved to uve the organisation of the league in supporting Mr T. P. O'Connor's motion against the House of Lords. Mr R. Forder, the secretary, was in- structed to write to each of the branches with forms of petition, and to press the provincial organisations to act with promptitude.

THE WENNINGTON RAILWAY ACCIDENT. With one exception those injured by the acci- dent who are lying at Lancaster Infirmary are I rogressing favourably towards convalescence, and Mrs Mitchell aud her son will be removed to Keighley to-day. Mrs Mitchell was informed ou Saturday of the loss of three of her children, and was much affected. Eliza Cole and the boy, Wm. McKinna, are improving, the former rapidly, and the latter slowly.

SUPPOSED POISON ING OF A FAMILY BY CORNED BEliF. An alarming case of poisoning has occurred to the family of Mr Samuel Wheatby, timber mer- chant, ttarnsley, six childreu and a servant girl being senously affected by some irritaut poison, believed to have been imparted by eatiug corned beef, purchased in a 2ib tin in the ordinary wny. All sufieieu from great prostration and sympoms of poisoning. They are under the care of Dr. Scott, and are progressing favourably.

SERIOUS P.101 AT GLASGOIV- A serious riot occurred in Glasgow on oaw- day. A procession of Home Rulers, numbering 10,000, was returning from holding a demonstra- tion, when they met an Orange Lodge displaying a yellow banner. A fight ensued, and a force of 70 policemen was completely overpowered. A detective was stabbed in the head with a spear, and a constable was also so severely injuied that both lie in a critical state. Eight other officers were more or less seriously injured. About 20 arrests were made when reinforcements of police arrived. The fight was renewed later in Glas- gow, but no serious casualties occurred.

THE WORK OF ASSIZES. A SUGGESTION. At every assize much valuable time is wasted in adjudicating upon civil cases of purely a com- mercial nature. In the majority of such cases whether gained by the plaintiff or defendant—the amount of compensation awarded is far less than the expenses incurred. Independent of this, many of the witnesses are greatly inconvenienced by having to spend several days v^ai ting about the court pending the case upon which they are subpoenaed being called. How is it that we cannot adopt the very sensible custom in vogue among some of the principal continental commercial communities, and settle pure purely trade questions by an arbi- tration committee composed of some of our lead- ing tradesmen and manufacturers ? Much time and expense would thus be saved, and we should obtain as fair a verdict from men whose calling and position are sufficient guarantees that they are thoroughly conversant with the rules and principles of commerce, as from an average assize court jury.

MRS. WELDON ANFMADAME MENIER. Madame Angele Menier, of No, 45, Bnrton- crescent, accompanied by Mrs Weldon, attendedat Bow-street police-court, on Saturday morning, and upon Mr Yaughan taking his seat on the bench, stated that she hud applied at the Clerkenuell police-court on the previous day, for a summons against Mr Wm. Henry Weldon for detaining a quantity of fumituie, books, wearing apparel, &c. MrjYaughan asked the value of the goods. Madame Menier valued them at about £20, whereupon Mr Vaughan referred her to the county-court, as he had no jurisdiction where goods were delivered over the value of 215. Mrs Weldon here came forward, and said that Mr Weldon's solicitor had written a letter authorising the goods to be delivered to Madame Menier. Mr Yaughan Well, why do you come to me for asummons?—Mrs Weldon Simply because pub- licity was given to our application to Mr Barstow yesterday, and we should like it to be known that the goods are to be delivered up. The ladies then withdrew.

THIRTY LADIES IN A DILEMMA. An alarming accident took ilace at the Bridge- north Floating Bath recently. It seems that since the establishment of this bath certain days have been set apart for ladies, many of whom have appreciated the opportunity afforded, and have made considerable progress in the ai t of natation. On the day in question about 30 ladies h .d assembled iu the bath, and the river Severn, owing to the recent rains, had increased in volume, but there was nothing to excite any alarm. Owing, however, to several ladies sitting on one side, the bath gave a lurch and commenced to sink. The ladies —many of them only partially (tressed-at once sought refuge on the ne ghbouring terra firma, when the bath immediately sank to the bottom of the river. The dilemma in which so many ladies found themselves on the bank of the river close to the town, with hardly even the simplest articles of clothing, seemed incapable of a satisfactory solu- tion. At last a cattle shed was espied in the dis- tance, and a race took place to gain its friendly shelter. Even here the difficulty of nnding a presentable w rdrobe was not overcome, but by borrowing sundry blankets and sp:ire apparel all the victims of the accident were conveyed to their homes. Endeavours are now being made to fish up the loose articles of dress trom the bath,

BODY SNATCHING EXTRAOR- DINARY. The American resurrectionists do not confine their operations merely to obtaining bodies for dissecting purposes, but are actuated by other motives than the advancement of science. A curious revelation on the subject was made the other day by three negroes 1% hi) were arrested and tried before a justice of the peaca at Olinda, Lamar County, Alabama, for mutilating bodies of white people buried in a neighbouring cemetery. The negroes pleaded guilty, but urged in excuse that they dug up the bodies only for the purpose of getting the only for the purpose of getting the bones of the hands, which, if cartried in their pockets, would, they thought, make them lucky at ctird-playing. On their way to the gaol they were kind enough to poi t out several graves they 1,80(1 opened, in order to get at the bones they re- quired to bring them good fortune. An examina- tion of one of the graves thus pointed out showed that a fore-arm and both hands had been removed from the body it contained. The citizens of Olinda were, by latest accounts, about to have the graveyards thoroughly overhauled, to see what remained of the remains of their relatives and friends after the depredations of these uu- principled negroM, whose proceedings have aroused general iudignation.

THE AVEATIIEII IN THE, CIIANNEL I [.SPECIAL TiXBGRAMS AT 9 O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT. 1 The barometer at Plymouth has slightly and slowly, but steadily fallen since Saturday morn- ing until this evening, wheu the turn for rise has 1 commenced. It :s now SO.ll. Wind, east, very light; some clouds. Temperature 62 to 74; humiditv. 78. I SCILLY.—Barometer, 30*12, steady w ind E.N.E., light. Weather hazy and dulL Sea smooth. LIZARD.-B.rorr.etcr 30"9. Wiud, N.E. sea smooth; weather fine. LAUDE.-Barometet-30-11; "I smooth; tempera- ture 58 to 72. Wind B., light. ToRQUAT.-Barow-ewr 30*9, steady. Tempera- ture 64 to 68. Sea calm, Faint breezes sky overcast.

Signor Verdi has decided, in order to avoid any posaibiiityof misunderstanding, that his ne opera on the subject of Othello shall be entitled logo. The Atalauta iuquiiy, which was to have been resumed on Friday. is again adiourued until Monday week. iOAT IRRITATIOV-. -Soreness and dryness tickling and irritation, iiiduciug coug-li end affecting- the voice. For these symptoms use Epps's GtyceriuoJujubea. Glycerine, in these agreeable cunfuctiuos, being in Eruximity to tbe gli'.nds at tlte moment tliey are excited y the act of sucking, becomes actively bealiut;. Sold only in boxes, 7!<1 and Is lid, I abelled "Jum Epps & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, London." A letter received Gentlemen,—It may, pcrbaps, interest you to know that, after ¡:n extended trial, I have fouud your Glycerine Jujubes of considerable boitufit (with or without medical treatment) in almost all forms of throat disease. 'I hey soften and clear the voice. In no case can they do any hann.-Yobro faithfully, Goaio.F UOIJJRS, L.K.C.P.E., Senior Miysician to the Municipal Throat and Ear Infirm- 4 ary. Cardiff: Treharne and Duck Bute Docks. 47606 AVVICE TO MOTHERS.—Are yon broken in your lest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth Go at once to a chemist nd get a bottle of Mis WIXSLOW*S SOOTUISO SvKL' It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately, It is perfectly harmless, anil plea- sant to taste; it produces natural, quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes bright as a button.' It s othes the child, it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Mrs Wmg'.ow's S.ing Syrop is sold by Medicine dealers everywhere at IJ lid per bottle. Manu- Jftfived m New York tad 493,9star*«treet, London; tHt

,"0-- CARDIFF. SALE OF AMERICA? CATTLE.—Messrs Johnston. Miles, and Co. will offe." for tale to-day (Monday), at the American Cattle LuT^Roath Basin, abvut 40 head of prime American CÄUe. The e will take place at 2 p.m. PROPOSED UNION Di-RPFNS"Y.-Tbo medical committee of the Cardiff Union ha," /6Pom- men led the Board of Guardians to estabusu l dispensary for the supply of medicines to the sick pior of Cardiff; that a dispenser should be ap- pointed whose whole time shall be given to the performance of his duties; and that the regula- tions contained in the order of the Local Govern- ment Board ns to dispensary issued for the Port- sell Island Union should be adopted for this Union vvith certain alterations thought advisable by the committee. Through the revision of the medical districts and the adoption of the dispen- sary s) stem the estimated increased charge to the I union will be 212G per annum. But the want has been leng felt. The Board of Guaidians will con- sider the report upon this as well as upon the changes proposed to be effected in the medical district four weeks hence. ELY SCHOOLS. THE EXAMINATIONS.— Dr. Clutterbnck's report on these iuduBtiial schools has been sent to the authorities here. The total number of children in the school at the time of his examination was 217, including infants pre- sented for individual examination, 126 pissed in reading, 109 passed in writing, 87 passed in &rithmetic. 64 pissed in the three subjects pre- scribed by the Education Act of 1876, 47. The inspector retnaiked that he had found a deficiency in the arithmetic. As regards the infant school, be said he had never known it more ably managed. This report was referred to the Ely Schools Com- mittee. At a meeting of the Board of Guardians on Saturday, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Bassett for her kindness in providing a treat for the children at thia institution, where there are now 230 inmates, a decreafe of 14. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anniversary ser- vices in connection with the Bethel English Baptist Chapel, Mount Stuart-square, were held on Sunday, 'when the sermons morning and even- r ing were preached by the Rev. T. E, Williams, Aberystwitii, In the afternoon an address to the Sunday-school scholars was given by the Rev. J. Retiny. The congregations on both occasions were very large.—The anniversary services in connection with St. Stephen's Church, Mount Stuart-square, were commenced on Sunday, when the sermons, morniug and evening, were preached by the Rev, D. Parker Morgan, vicar of Llan- dovery, and formerly curate of St, Mary's Chuic-b, Cardiff. A strong effort is being made to remove the debt of £ 1,400 upon the present building. The congregation in the morning was large, but in the evening the building waa crowded. The services will be continued to-day, when the Very Rev. Bishop Perry, one of the canons of Llandalf Cathedral, twill preach. The Sunday- school anniversary in connection with the Charles- street Wesley Chapel was held on Sunday, when the Rev. Lancelot Railton preached morning and evening, and in the afternoon the rev. gentleman delivered a very impressive address to the parents and the scholars attending the Sunday-school in connection with the chapel. Both morning and evening the building was crowded.—At the Star- street Congregational Church, the Rev. D. 1J. Jenkins, the first minister of the church, and who three years ago resigned his pastoral care of the church and accepted the care of a church in one of the mission stations in South America, on his return to this country preached morning and evening at the church, and in the afternoon ad- dressed the scholars of the Sunday-school here. There were also large congregations at each service. THE RISCA EXPLOSIOH FUND.—The Town Clerk, Mr Wheatley, has received an account of the fund opened by the Mayor in aid of the sufferers from the explosion at the Risca Colliery. About 2450, including jS35 14s 9d collected at St. John's Church last, Sunday, 1:1 17s 6d from the Welsh Congregational Church Thisbe Mission Ship, 96 Is lid; Ebenezer Congregational Church, 23 3s 8d, At each of the banks sub- scriptions have heen received, which, it is be- lieveil, will increase ti.e fund to about £ 590. PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY.—On Friday tbe staff forming the Cardiff section of the above company had their general outing to Porthkerry. The total number present, including Mr J. Ramsdale, superintendent Messrs W. Gardner, and F. Harris, assistant superintendents, was 28. Mr Ramsdale, with his usual liberality, defrayed the whole expenses, and under his supervision the outing was a great success. The party were conveyed in a four-in-haud brake, and left the offices, St. John's Chambers, at 10.15, and pro- ceeded to Portbkerry, where an excellent repast had been provided. The weather was delightful throughout. The party returned safely about 10.30 p.m. NIGLECTIKG TO PROCEED TO SEA.—At the borough police-court on Saturday—before the Mayor and Mr G. Phillij-S—William Turner and George Mor- risey, two seamen, were charged with neglecting to join the ship Margaretta after signing articles. Defendants were ordered to join on the 12th at 6 o'clock in the morning. The vessel sailed at 10 o'clock, and the defendants were afterwards seen at the pier-head. They were each sent to prison for 14 days, with hard labour. THE DRINK.—Catherine O'Brian and Joseph Buckley, two parties well known to the i olice, were each seat to prison for seven days for being drunk, in Bute-street, en Friday evening. ALLEGED ASSAULT ON A DOCK CONSTABLE.— Charles Anthony Barbaro, a Maltese, was charged with assaulting Thomas Rees, a dock constable. As the defendant was intoxicated at the time, and as the ship was proceeding to see at once. the defendant was dismissed with a caution. SEWING, KILTING, WASHING MACHINES AND MANGLES, best manufacture, at Henry Thomas's, Saiut Jobn's-square, Cardiff. 47144 GAS FITTINGS.—A Good Selection Cheep at J. Woodman's 20, Wharton-street, Cardiff. 45054 ALEXANDRA PARK, CARDIFF, WEDNFSOAY, AUGUST T IK IJJTH.—Keen beinqr dissatisfied with the result of the match oil Saturday, has backed himself agaaist Edmund for 410 aside to run a 10 miles licycle race, giving Edmund one minute and 15 seconds' stait, A part of stakes deposited on Saturday, on ground, the remainder to be deposited t' is (Monday) evening. EVEBY ATHLETE is requested to call at 16, Ancl-street, on and after Wednesday next, when the prizes the Cardiff Bicycle Club offer for competition for the following amateur handicaps will be on view :— 3 mile, 5 mile (for those wl10 have bought machines of Morris Bros.), 2 n.i:e (for those who have never won a first prize), 1 mile (boys), and 1 mile aud 120 yards' foot. Willi tbe exception of the 12 guinea bicycle the prises are made by Mappin and Webb, of Lon- aon, and sujp'ied by Mr Best, Caidiff, and include two massive marble striking clocks, valuable sterling Silver cups, claret jugs, a card basket, flower vases, and a dressing case, &c., &c. On the same day the Second An- nual South Wales Meet will beheld, to which all bicyclists and tricyclists are cordially invited- the procession starts from Rcath Court at 3 p.m. and a silver-plated bugle will be given to the club parading the largest number of membeis in uniform in the procession. Entries close Saturday next (following' Monday morning's post in time). Fur! her particulars and forms atlti, Angei-street, or of the Hon. Bee.9 14, Yount Stuart-square, Cardiff.

NEWPORT. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeline of the guardians of the Newport Union was held on Saturday, Mr Woodruff in the chair. Col. Lyne in the vice-chair. The attendance of guardians was limited. No. of paupets in the house, 266; corresponding week last year, 241, died, 2; on the sick list, 58 children in the industrial schools, 156. It was reported that the examinations at the C- erleon industrial schools showed that the children were not so well up as in foimer 3 ears. It was pointed out that Mr Inspector Clutterbuck had examined the children two mouths earlier this ye.ir than last. The Cleik, iu ans er to questions stated that the Royal Exchange Insurance Com- pany Mere willing to lend £ 6,000 on security of the rates of the union at 4 per cent., extending over 30 vears.-It was proposed aud adopted that the amount named be borrowed from the com- paj y^—Jt was mentioned that the auditor had surcharged the chairman of the board with an item which had been illegally paid. The Vice- chairman remarked that these surcharges were becoming somewhat unpleasant, and he thought it high time that boards of guardians should know what there powers were. He mentioned two cases, one in which a poor man had died at Peuland. A resident of the parish acted the part of the Good Samaritan, and removed the body to his house. An expense of 5s was incurred. The coroner refused to pay it, and the relieving officer paid the amount. Another case was that of a body washed 011 shore from the Channel. Au ex- pense of 7a6d was incurred, and this sum was Eaid by the relieving olncer, and his act approved y the guardians. The auditor at fmt refused to pass the account, but after grumbling said, I will puss it this time." Now surely there ought to be no scruple in cases of this kin i. The Hev. W. Eoberts recommended doiug the same the thing again should any snch unfortunate cases arise, and if objection was raised then let them test the point. This was ali the business. PETTY THEFT.-At the Newport divisional petty-sessions, on Saturday—before Mr Thomas Gratrex and ilr F. J. Hall—William Smith was charced with stealing a ^bip, the property of William Waters, of liedwick. P.C. Ferris appre- hended the prisoner with the whip in his possession. Sentenced to one day's imprisonment. ALLEGED UNNATL'BAL CRIME.George Vine, a youth, was charged with attempting an unnatural offence at Ri.,m Mr A. J. David, eolicitor, ap- peared hr prisoner. The circumstances of the e were detailed by William Perry, a groom. The evidence was inconclusive, a d prisoner was d^B3AULT.—Catherine Seaborne was charged with assaulting Alice Budding, at Risca, by striking assaulting Alice Budding, at Risca, by striking her in the face. Deftn iant denied t. e offence, and her denial was corroborated by her sister. The parties were bound over t,) keep the peace to. ards each other. Several other frivolous cLargea were disposed of by the court.

PONTYPOOL. POLICK-COORT.—A the police-court, on Satur- day-b,fore Colonel l yrde, vtld the Rev. J. C. Llewellin—'Thomas Thorn, a lad, charged with trespass by breaking the lock of the Artillery Drill Hall "atGrifiithstown, was fined 10s.—Messrs Brown and Wesley, of the refreshment-room at Pontypool Read Station, were fined 20s for saoply- ing drink to other than railway passengers during prohibited hours on Sunday.—John Walters, puddler, was charged with assaulting Sauuel Duvies. foreman at the Pontymoil Works of the Ebbw Vale Company. Mr Bythway api eared for the company. Tiie evidence wfit, to the effect that defendant absented himself frfcu his w01k for a considerable time, and upon his return, and when asked where he had been, he struck the com- plainant, causing his nose to bleed. The bepch, regarding it a Keriousoffer.ee, fined defendant 40s &ud costs, or 14 days'hard labour.—Edward Smith was brought up on remand, charged with assaultt; r Henry orris, and the case being proved, was fined 40s, or 14 days' hard labour. Defendant struck comi-lainant 011 the ht-ad with a gimlet. GAME 'fBESPAss,-Jo!;n Philiips and Henry Arthur, of Cwniyniecoy, were fined 20a each, with the usual alternative, for trespassing ill pursuit of "anJe ill the parish of Llanvihatigek rontymoll, on lands belonging to Mr J. C. Hanbury. I

ABRRYSTWITH, THE Nzw WATER SI FFLV.—The first atage of the works in connection with the Plynliuimon wnter scheme having now been completed, a temporary supply of water for the town of Aberystwith can be obtained from the neighbour- hood of Nantyraricn, For the last two or three days the pipes have been flushed from this source, and it is expected that to-day th* water willbe turned on afcdttteUcDWDOMti 1 t. .i.

SWANSEA. Risck COLLIERY RELIEF FOHD.—In aid of this fund Mr W. H. Ford, the Shakesperian reader, lecturer, &c., will, this evening (Monday), give a series of dramatic recitals, including scenes from "Hamlet and "Richard III," the Dream of Eugene Aram," &c.. at the Town-ball, Swansea. The object being a laudable one, it is hoped the public will patronise the readings. SCENE WITH A LUNATIC.—On Saturday after- noon a Swansea police-constable was leading a man of unsound mind, named Rowe, from the r fiells at the Guildhall towards a cab which was is Raising; when the man suddenly broke loose from guardian at. d ran away. He was over- taken beforp getting beyond the railings of the court yard, but'was so violent that be had to be taken back to the cell. A few days previously the local magistrates directed him to be taken to the Bridgend Asylum, bet in consequence of the above occurrencé the execution of the order has been postponed. # POLICE INSPECTION.—The annual Government inspection of the borough police force took piace on Saturday at the grounds adjoiniug the Guild- j" '^ere. were 48 constables, nine sergeants, and three inspectors present. The force was un.'er the command of Captain Colauhoun, the Chief Constable. The Inspecting Officer (Captain Elgee) made a minute examination of the equip- ment of the police-constables. Inspector Flynn, v, ho acts ss drill instructor, put the men through a series of evolutions, which were admirably exe- cuted. The constables appeared to be a particu- larly fine lot of men, and Captain Elgee highly complimented them on their appearance and dis- cipline. After the inspection the police baud per- formed a selection of music. SMUGGLING.—At the borough police-court, on I Saturday, Jules Ameline, chief mate of the French I schooner, Cesarine, of Granville, and Leon Drieu, a seaman on board that vessel, which is now in | port at Swansea, were charged with smuggling brandy and tobacco.—Mr Thomas Blackey, an brandy and tobacco.—Mr Thomas Blackey, an inspector of Customs, spoke to visiting the vessel, and to discovering a secret cavity between the bulkheads in the forecastle deck, the same not being used for i-ny legitimate purpose in connec- tion with the ship. He there found nearly three gallons of proof brandy, and lllbs. of foreign manufactured tobacco, the single value and duty of the whole of which was £6 6a 10d. The prison- ers were the only two men who slept in that part of the ship. Drieu said at the time that he hiu.- self was the smuggler, but that was after a conver- sation had taken place-amongst the crew on deck. The bench ordered prisoners to pay single value and duty as well as the costs, the alternative being one monti.'s imprisonment. ALLEGED CUTTING AND WOUNDING.—Martin Villerete, a foreigner, living in Ann-street, was charged with assaulting and wounding John O'Counell, a labourer, of Pantyglasdwi-s reet.— The evidence of prosecutor, whose face appeared to have been severely dealt with, was to the effect that at half-past eleven on the previous nig t he and his wife were talking to a woman named Lane in Llangefelach-road. The prisoner and his wife passed by, and prisoner aflerwalds turlled round and applied some abusive terms to him (prosecutor). He followed this up by hitting his (prosecutor's) wife in the side, and by striking him in the face also. He struck prisoner back, after which the latter knocked him down, and as he was on the ground, with the prisoner on top of him, he was stabbed in the shoulder with some sharp instrument.—Mr O. A. Davies, surgeon, who examined the prosecutor, said that be had a deep cut in the right shoulder bladeiabout an inch in length.—Prisoner now stated to the bench that lie wished to call witnesses, and the case was ad- journed to allow him to do so. r BRITISH OCIATION. -Members' and Associ- ates' Tickets can now be obtained on sippiication to R. J. Letcher, Hen. Treasurer, Glamorganshire Bank. Wi-Iti PERFECTION OF AIEDicinF.-For Neuralgia, Tic, Faceacbe, and Toothache, ltd.George, Ct emitt. Swansea. 47629 No FIRM IN TEN KINGDOM doing such good work, at such low prices, as Mr CHAPHAN, at his Studio, High-Street. t6701

PONT AT. DA WE. AT THE FETTY-SEESIOKS on Friday-before MessrsW.Gilberteon.and A. Gilbertson-Margaret Price, Ystalyfera, summoned David Price, Ys- tradgunlais, to show cause, &c. The case was dismissed for want of corroborative evidence.— Orders of 3s per II eek .i e: e made on David James, Rhydyfro; Henry Powell, Ystradgunlais; and Evan Thomas, Ystalyfera.—Superintendent How- let summoned E. Delany, Ystalyfera, for obstruct- ing the footj aihin front of his shop. Mr Delany stated that it was his private property. Case dismissed. I POLICE INSPECTION. — The Go. ernment in- spector attended at the police-court on Saturday to inspect the force of t is division. The in- spector seemed highly pleased with the appear- ance and discipline of the men. The exceptionally clean state of the premises were rdso'noticed byhirn.

PORTHCAWL. E:BT £ DDEOD.—The visitors resiumg at the above place held an eisteddfod on Friday in the open air, on the Brogden Common. Prizes were awarded for singing, ieciting, &c. About 500 persons were collected together; the undertaking being a success. Mr John Crockett, Pontypridd. presided. Mr W. M. Thomas, Pontypridd, officiated as conductor, and tLe adjudicator was Mr Edward Mathews, Fern dale.

f LLANELLY. A CHILD FALLING FROM A WXKDOW. — On Sunday, the child of a painter, living in a lane near Park-street, fell from an upstair window, and was injured so severely that he is not expected to live. THE WBATHEB AND THE HARVEST.—Tbe ma- Sunday, the child of a painter, living in a lane near Park-street, fell from an upstair window, and was injured so severely that he is not expected to live. THE WBATHEB AND THE HAnvwr.-Tbe ma- jority of the farmers have secured their hay cropo during the fine weather of last week, and although the crops are not heavy, they are iu excellent condition. The harvest has fairly set in. and the crops, of oats, barley, and wheat, are far above the average. SUDDEN DEATH OF A LLANELLY CAPTAIM IN LIVERPOOL. —On Wednesday last, Captain Richard Norman, master of the brig Premier, of Llanelly, died very suddenly in Gars ton, near Liverpool. He was in company with his wife, who was 011 a visit there, when he was taken very ill and died within 20 minutes, and before the medical man sent for arrived. His remains were brought to Felinfoel, on Saturday, and buried at the oeme- tary of Trinity Church. He leaves a young widow and child to mourn his loss.

BURLLY PORT. DROWNED AT SEA.—Intelligence has been re- ceived of the loss of Thomas Willam Evans, aged 17, sou of Mrs Evans, Cambrian Hotel, of this place, and nephew of Mr Thom-s Rhys Thomas, Cliemisr. It appears the deceased left Swansea iu October last in a vessel called tbe Zeta, bound for the coast of Chili, and on her return voyage, when off Cape Horn, ou the 16th of May, while engaged in reefing topsails, the lad fell in the sea. Although the ship was put round, and life- buoys thrown out, all proved of no avail. He was very much respected by captaiu and crew, and much grief was caused by his loss. General sympathy is expressed with Mrs Evans in her sudden bereavement.

CARMARTHEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the fortnightly meeting on Saturday, the bourd made arrange- ments for more efficiently checking the quarterly accounts. Dr Vaughan Joues reported two L-ttal cases of fever at Llanwinio, and the inspector of nuisances said that another fatal case of typhoid fever had occurred at Vorchrose farm, Abergwili. In the latter household all the members have the fever, and have been entirely dependent upon their neighbours for ti.e housing of their hay. AFFILIATION.—At the Carmarthen county petty-sessions, Evan Williams, fanner, of Llwyn if an, Llanarthney, was charged by his late house- keeper (Eliza Davies, Nautvgleisied fach, Llan- arthney) with being the father of her illegitimate child. Complainant went to defendant's service about a month after his wife's death, and inter- course commenced soon fte-r. Corroborative witnesses v, ere c lied, Defendaut was placed in the box and totally denied the allegations of the applicant. The bench, however, made an order. iVir W. M, Griffith, solicitor, who defended, gave notice of appeal. THEFT.—On Saturday, James Hurly, of I)avy- bauk, Carmarthen, was cowmitted for 14 days' hard labour for stealing the hide of a mare, at Llaastephan, the previous day. The prosecutor was Dennis Cocmey, a brother Irishman.

HAVERFORDWEST. COFFEE TAVERN.—Under the management of Miss Lloyd this ttvet-n is making progress in popular favour, aud is now raying itsw .v, with a trifle over, in liquidation of a debt. It only a moderate increase of buying takes place, the shareholders may yet look out a dividend at no distant pei iod. PETTY-SESSIONS. At the petty-sessions on Saturdav-beíole ALesrs T. Skone, H. Cairow, and J. i1. Jackson—Mr J. W. Francis summoned William JBowen, of Walton, William Morris, of lloch, Henry Phillips, of Marloes, ¿;nd Isaac Mathias, for neglecting to send their children to school. Orders were made iu each case.—Mr William Williams charged John Jones, of Ney. land, with throwing filth into his water-tank, and a fine wasiiiflicted.T. 11. Davies, of the Globe Inn, Neyland, charged Rowland Phillips wuh stealing a glass. Fined 20s.—Inspector Phillips summoned John Davies, St. Ishmsel, and George Bowen, of Talbrlnny, with permitting animals to t on the highway. The fi: at deiendant was fined 2s 6d, and the latter dismissed.—Morris Rees, of Haverfordwest, was fined lOa and costs for being druiilL-Williain Eocb, of the Priory, Milford, charged with assaulting William Davies, wLo had sometime ago given evideuce against him, was discharged, complainant not having corroborative evidence.

LLANNON. DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—We have to record the sadden death of Mr Thomas Maddox, of Eisteddfa, near Llannon, which took place on Saturday last, aged Gti. He had filled the office of eburebwardtm as well as guardian for the parish for many years, and %i as deservedly respected.

ST. D A VID" SCHOOL ENT last being the breaking up of Mr William Jones's school, the children were entertained in the afternoon with tea aud cake. In the evening an interesting meeting was held in the Town-hall, nnder the pre- sidency of Philip howeu, who was supported on the platform by Mr Lewis Davies, Hendreinon. A lengthy programme of singing and recitations was g, ne TJirougl4 to the entire satisfaction ot the audience, —

PEMBROKE. ECROCGH SESSIONS.—An artilleryman DUDM Henry Alansell was charged with agwnlting lbos. Pictcn, on the ICta April hut. FrMntheevi dence there appear, to have been a bgh^and it was alleged that tbe complamaut first struck the defendant. In the scuffle the two men fell, and Pic'on's leg was broken. The bench dismissed the case.—Julia Carroll charged Margaret Conner aud Thomas Conner with u..iulC abuaive language towards her. There was across summons against Julia Carroll. The latter as fined 5s, and costs 78; Thomas Conner was fined Is, and costs 9s; and Margaret Conner paid 2s.—Elira Willian.a was bound over to kiep the peace towards Eliza Thomas for six mouths, in two sureties of LN and herself in 210. For an assault on Eliza Thomas, the defendaut was fined 5s, and costs 8s; and for b«iog <kuak, aho 5fb Mulb rot*

MERTHYR. # BOARD or GuAwuxa.-Ur G. T. Clark pre- sided over a good attendance of members on Saturday. A return was presented for the half- year frem July 1st to December, 1S79, showing that in the union during that period there had been a total of 1,685 births. 1,473 having been i successfully vaccinated, one only was unsuscepti- j ble of vaccination, 37 bad been postponed by medical certificate, and 30 had removed to places unknown. Mr Rhys thought the return sl owed the existence of a very satisfactory state of things, and he hoped the Vaccination Act would not be tampered with. Dr. Dyke, the medi- cal officer of the town aud district, sent in the result of an analysis he had made of the milk supplied to the workhouse and he was of opinion that the cream had beeu t ken off the milk sappHed to the union-house, and that some skimmed milk had beeti a loe i thereto. It was resolve I that the clerk should write a letter to Mr Llewellyn, the milk coutrac- tor, on the subject. The out-relief given during the past week amounted to £202 So 7d, di-tribu- ted as follows :—Aberdare, £tj4 H.. 6d Gelligaer, JE21 Is 9d; Mertbyr Upper, £62 16, 8d; Meitiiyr Lower, 252 14s 8d nonsettled, £1 Is. In the Aberda- e Training Schools were 124 children (of whom 86 were under industrial training) against 116 in the corresrouding week of last year. The master reported that there were 231 iumates in the workhouse, a comparative decrease of 12. SERIOUS ACCIDEST.—On Friday night a railway seivant, named David Phillips, living at Uary- street, was very seriously crushed and injured between some railway wagons whilst engaged in taking their numbers. The unfortunate man bad only just gone on duty. He had his leg badly broken. 1 RANSFER OF LICENSES.—The following trans- fers of hcensei were ma ?e at the police-co;;rt on Saturday :—Butcher's Arms, Troedyrliiw, from Elias Thomas to John Mantle Lord Nelson. Pontmorlais, from Jane Davies to Joseph Llovd. An application was made by Mr D. Rce* Le"*is for a transfer of the licence of tLe Three T's, in High-street, from J. H. Late io Joili, Williams. The bench refused the application in its present form. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—At the police-court, on Saturèay-before Messrs J. Bishop (stipendiary) and Thos. Williams—fonr persons vreie fine l for drunken and disorderly conduct, and James Bantier and Martha Brown, tramps, were chared f with begging in Ul per Thomas-street They were discharged on promising to have the town at once.—Two juveniles, named Beoja'i in Theo- philus and Thomas Williams, were ordered to pay a fine of Is and costs for trespassing in a held belonging to Mr W. Simous, at G waunfai-ren, and another lad, named John Isaac, wss mulcted in the same penalty for a similar offence, at Cae BaJI. Two parents were brought before the magistrates, by order of the Geilig;\er School Board, and dealt with for neglecting to cause their children to attend sci.Lol.-Sc-ver.il peisons were fined in small amounts for d's- obeying the order to keep their do,ii under control, and William Evan=, collier, was fined 7s 6d and the costs for keeping a dog u ithout a licence, at Abercanaid. THE CHARGE OF FURIOUS DRIVING.— A d; ay- man, named William John, appeared to an adjourned summons, charging him with furiously driving a horse and drey in Bridge-street, tn the 29th ult. Duiing the previous hearing of the case it was alleged against the defendant that he had driven over a child and knocked down a woman (who bad a child in her arms at the time), whilst she was endeavouring to rescue it from under the wheels of the dray.—Defend nt's employer, Mr David Williams, Taff Vale Brewery, undertook, uj on the suggestion of the bench, to pay the costs of the v.itn esses in the case, by way of compensa- tiou for loss of time, and to settle with the doctor who had attended to the injured child. Upon this underst-nding this summons was now dismissed,

PONTYPHIDD.. ACCIDENTS.—L ist week a medical gentleman was driving along the Abeidare .Junction road when he came across a bicyclist iu difficulties. The machine had upset, rnd the young man—an Aberdarian-ha.d sustained injuries. The doctor j gave the bicyclist a "lift." and his wounds were afterwards attended to.-A day or two afterwards a girl named Jenkins, from Wood-road, Ponty- pridd, was brought to Dr. Rhys Hopkins's sur- gery in an almost pulseless condition. She bad inadvertently poisoned herself by eating Labur- num berrie*. Under Dr. Hopkins's treatment, however, she speedily "got round."—On Saturday a little bov named Browne fell off a very high wall at Llantwit Vardre, aud had verv severe wounds on his head.

EBBW VALE. I DEATH BY DROWNING.—We have to record the death by drowning of Albert Wall, second son of Mr Jacob Wall, on Saturday last. He left home just before 10 a.m. for the purpose of bathing, and in a very short time he appeared to be caught by cramp, and was very soon drowned The de- ceased was a very promising teacher in the Ebbw Vale Board School. The body was in the water over six hours before it was recovered. EXGURSIOK.—An excursion for the Saron Sun- day-school children left hero for Abergavenny, where they spent an eujoyable time.

PENTEE (RHONDDA). FATAL ACCIDENT.—A young mau named Isaac Jones met with a fatal accident at Pentre colliery, on Saturday morning, when in the act of bring- ing a journey of coal out en tLe heading, by a fall coming down and killing him on the spot. The horse, which was behind him, nurody escaped.

TREORKY, FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Saturday night, at the pitof Meesrs Burnyeat, Brown, and Co., Aber- poikey, a young man of tLe name ot William Harris, Dumfries-street, Treorky, while working in a heading was killed on the spot by a fall from the top. The young man had beeu working all day, and only returned about 7 o'clock to begin the eecond shift.

MONMOUTH. COUNTY rolici COUET.—On Saturday, before r'e Major Clark and Captain Vaughan, Alfred Court, recently discharged from the Royal Artillery, v, as brought up on a warrant for non-payment of mouey, amounting to over 210, under an order of the court, due to Elizabeth Scott, now married, the child being dead. The accused said he could not pay, and was sent to prison for one month.

CHEPSTOW. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Tbe usual meeting of this board was held on Saturday last, present Mr W. Æ. Seys (chairman), Mr J. Taylor (viee- chairman), Rev. F. Palmer and Mr H. Clay (ex- officio), Revs. N. S. Barthropp, C. R. Hall, G. Orme, and M. Steel; Messrs T. Griffith, T. Perkins, T. P. William?, H. S. W illiams, G. Roberts, J. Holehouse, E. Woodruffe, C. L. Dei tin, J. Granger, G. Smeulev, &c. Ihe master ro- ported tLe number of inmates as 141, agamlit 151 last week, and 136 tee corresponding week of last year. Vagrants relieved, 26.—Mr T. Griffiths proposed, and Mr T. Perkins seconded, that the men and boys who g6 from the house to break stones should have bread and cheese between the hours of seven and 12 o'clock in the forenoon. The master was called and he stated t:at the boys did not eat all the food now supplied, and alter some discussion the motion was withdrawn. POLICE-COURT.—On Saturday, before Messrs W. Æ. St-ys and H. Clay, Alice Stoneham, a girl, about 19 years of age, was charged with deserting her illegitimate child and allowing it to become chargeable to the Cherstow Union. Sen- tenced to a month's imprisonment.

WAENARLWYDD. SUNDAY-SCHOOL CENTENARY.—The celebration of the Sunday-school Centenary of this district tonk Lce on Saturday. The following schools took part-Sardis Welsh Independent, Sardis English Independent, Zion W elsh Baptist, Zion English Baptist, BetlisuiA Baptist, Gower-roud, and Bethel Methodist, Gower road, numbering in all about 1.500 persons. After the procession two meetings were held, the Rev. Mr Bevan presiding over the first, and the Rev. Mr Davies over the second.

BRECON. } WEDDING REJOICING?. — On Thursday LAST. Miss Annie Elizabeth Morgan, eldest daughter of the Rev. Mr Morgao, vicar of Llanspyddid, was united by marriage to Mr Thomas Ho:, ell Price, eldest sou of the late Rev. Howell Price, vicar of Llanfiynacli. The ceremony was performed by tbe Rev. Hees Price, vicar of St. David's, assisted by the Rev. J. J. Evans, Cantref, in the parish church of Llanspyddid, which has lately been re- opened, this being the first v. eddiug since the re- storation. The bride was given away by her father, a gentleman who, iu his capacity as vicar and as a private gentleman, is greatly respected. 'Ihe bridesmaids were—Miss Hannah Morgan (sister of the bride), Misses Jessie and Nellie Price (sisters to the bridegroom), Miss Evans (Baillie Bedw),and Miss Finrie Jeffrey". The best man" \\as Mr J. A. Price, and he was efficiently assisted by Mr Duncau Gilding, Mr Thomas Davieji, Mr- F. W. Price, and Mr Herbert UhYB Price. The presents were both costly and numerous, and evinced the respect in which the newly-married couple are held. The bride and bridegroom, left by the 1.10 p.m. train for their wedding tour, bat the rejoicings in the village of Llanspyddid were kept up till a late hour. EXHIBITION OF NEEDLEWORK, &C.—Under the auspices of the National Schools in the Archdea- conry of Brecon, an exhibition of needlework. knitting, and faucy handwork was held in the S. i^e-hall. The exhibition was opened on FRIDAY evening, and continued on Saturday. The schools competing were Bougbrood, Brecon, Capelnant- ddu, Cathedine, Clyro, Glasbury, Gwendwr. HAV, Llandefal'y, Llandewi-Ystradenny, I-la-i-lid, Llanfihangel-Talyllyn, Llruigastj-TaJyllyn, Llan- gentiy, Llangorse, Llangynider, Llauwrthwl, Nantmel, NE« bridge-OO-Wye, Pcntsticil, ddu, Talybont, ana Velindre. During &aturx»y a numerous and fa ah TUNABLE Sudiezoe attended, aud at tlie close the prizes ere distnbuted by Lady Hereford. The exhibition prov*d very interesting, and was a deckled soocew.

BRIDGEND. "MEETING OF GUARDIANS. — At the weekly meeting of this board on Saturday, the question of a^vancinj? Dr. Verity salary in consideration of his attendance it the Cottage Homes, was dis- cussed. The board agreed to recommend that the sum ot £ 5 per annum, in addition to his present galary, be paid Mr Veii:y. WITS BEATING.—William Jones, of the Golden laon. Aberkenfig, haulier, was charged on Satur- day. at the Polwe-cou-t, with assaultiue his wife, Sarah Whallen Jones, by kicking her. "The case has been twice adjourned, and in spite of the efforts of the wife to screen him, the bench con- sidered the case proved, an lllent Jones to gaol for two months, with hard labour, aud to pay the costs k.1 4s 6d, or a further imprisonment of 14 days. ASSAULT ON THE POLICE.—Alfred Itees Evans, labourer, no fixedabode,was charged with as^ault- ing P. C. Beynon, while in the execution ef his duty. Sent to gaol for one month. WIFE DESERTION.—David Jones, late of Maes- teg, coker, was charged with deserting his wife aud five children, and sent to gaol for two mouths. A PROMISING I^AH.—Thomas May, Ohtcaatle, aged Hi years, was charged with stealing plums j from a stall in the market-houre. The prisoner has been before the magistrates rrevioualv, on a charge of housebreaking, when ne wac flogged. He was now renterced to 10 day* iwiJawitMi • He was now renterced to 10 day4 iwiJawitMi • you ig aldorawAoMe

MAESTEG. -j BOARD OP HXALTB.—An ordinary MEETING VRDF held on Friday evening, when the following UleD: j bers were presentMessrs D. Grey (chaiiman)( J. H. Thomas, J. Tamblyn, W. Wi.iia.n,K, V. M. Bowen, W. Al-.op.—Mr Thomas culled the attcne tion of the board, in reference to th-; plaus of ia* tended dwelling-bouses submitted to it for approval, that it failed in i: duty in not insisting that proper approach roads be constructed before passing the plans.—Tbe Chairman etated tiat ? iesolution was assed a few 3ears aco requiring landlords to submit to the board plaus of the land intended for Luiiding purposes, shewiner roads, dr.inage, &c., and tj;t in f- .ture no tuan of ft building Wuuid he passed unless this resolution had been complied witli.—The Chairmr.n, as .izf of the deputation appointed to w^it i-i.x;n Mf Richards in reference to the Kraut of a lease for a reservoir st Tonna, repor: eù the result of t.i.. interview, which was to the effect that Major Trehearne declined to grant i. lease no- less the board would reo;.ir ths l.:r»fn« llyuvi r<ad. After a lengthy dh-cus.-ion the following resolution, which as proposed by Mr J. H. Thomas, and tecumled ty Mr W. Williams, was unanimuusly PAT-BED :—Th t this; board i; ,.f opinion that no sufficient evidence has been adduced that tie road in out-stion to t>l.u'n« llyuvi ks repairable by t is authority, a. d that! therefore this board ca: n >t legally u:i ertake to do anything in the matter. if, Eickaids still dec'ines to grant the lease desired, the board must reluctautly allow the matter to fall through."—Jn reference to the i p-riecfc- drainage of the upper district, it was resolv- d that the surveyor coinmuuic te with the Llyuvi &d the Great Wesiern Railway Companies iu re*|ct of countctiug she undo sewer v.ith the river, and call upon the o ■> ners oi prope: ty to proce. d with the necessary woik of drainage. A ra:e of Is eel in the £ for the ensuing year was agreed to. _3

FATAL ACdDENT ATFERRySlDE. On Saturday trorning the bo,'y of Thoir.aS»- Davies, Burrow Cottager, near Ferrysi- e, Was found on the Geit Western R in the cutting between the rock* near St. Ishin;:el> De- ceased left Ferrysi e 01 Frkay evening, in state of ittox-leat-io- it is su- posed that he strayed ou to the Lnp, aud was cut to pieces b* one of the night trains.

THE CAllNAUVüN EISTEDDFOD. It Las been decided to ask Prince Leopold to occupy the 1 resident's chair at one meeting of tlift National Efsteodfod of Wales, which will bj held at at the close of this month, "nl a deputation of Welsh members of Parliamtn". will urge the request upou his Hoyd Iiigtr.ess. The other presidtnrs seitcted aie J?ir W. W. \y 'n M.P., Mr Watkiu Widii ms, Q.C., M. P., ai d Mr Puleston, M.P. Nearly £700 is offered ia prises, Dr. Joi n Stainer, organist of St. I'stWo Cathedral, being ,he chief musicaJ adjudicator.

THE M OS MOUTH GUAHDIANS AND LOCAL TAXATION. At Monmouth Board of Guardians, on Satur- day, a deputation was ap oiuted to meet the Westhury-on-Seiein guardians, at the Speech House, for the purpose cf discussing the hical taxation in 1 ean Forest. It was shown that the Crown only contributed towards the rates in respect of its va=t property a kind of gift, which amounted to but l-25th of what it would have te pay if the property was assessed. The assistant schoolmistress tendered her resignation, which was accepted, and it was decide.! not to advertise for anot. er, as the number of children undec instruction had considerably diminished.

LLANELLY HARBOUR COMMIS. Si OiN E RS. The monthly meeting of this board was held on Saturday. Present, Messrs J. S. 1 regonning, Wm. lioaser, John Raudell, David Evans,giocer David Evans, merchant, and B. Jones, suhcitor; aud li. Glascodine. It was resolved that a commit* tee, consisting of the chairman, Mr C. W. Nevill, Mr B. Jones, Mr Glascodine, and Mr H. J. Howell be appointed, to consider the notice from the Llanelly and Mvnycid Mawr Railway Com- pany, for the taking of certain lauds required for the purpose of their railway, and to report to the next meeting. 1 he collector reported an increase in the exports of tin-plate. The harbour master reported a crack in oi.e of the platos in W hitiord lighthouse, and that he was having Lzome i epaired. A letter was read from the Great Western Raik way Company, upon the subject of encroachment upon the property of the Commissioners, by the erection of a signal-box, aud promising a full repiy in a few days.

DEATH OF MR WILLIAM LEWIS, OF CARDIFF We atmounce with regret the death of Mt William Lewis,of Glamorgan-villa,Newport-load, which event took place at Lis residence, after a painful illness, on Sundry evening. Deceased waa one of the few "old inhabitants" of Cardiff, and one who throughout his life persistently supported Liberal principles even though that suppoit de- prived him of oue of the most lucrative bm-iuest connections in the town. This loss was owing te Conservative persecution, and was cntiiely due to the energetic support that he gave to Mr Coffin at his election. For many years in the olden times the municipal offices of the to n were always in thehan;soi the Conservative party, whose representativee were re-elected year after year. Twenty-five years ago he contested the St. John's repiesenta- tion of the Council with the late Air W. Bradley, and. to the surprise of everyone, obtained aa equal number of votes with his Conservative op- ponent. Trior to this he was always anxious to piocure reductions in t'.e rates, which at one time had increased to 3s 6d in the pound, and to this he v. as indebted for the support the ratepayers save him. The first Liberal pa;*r in Cardiff waa called the Thornback, and was published once a fortnight. It was promoted by Mr William Lewis, his brother, Mr Rees Lewis, Alderman, thefi NlrJolin, Wiistorie, aud Mr James A rDoid, A.. this paper criticised Corporation matters it caused considerable excitement, and Mr It%io wraa threatened with an action for libel by late Mr Priest Richards, iu consequence of his exhibition in his shop window in Smith-street of a co, y of this paper complainin g of the management of town affairs. At the last election of Col. Stuart he took a very active part, and in the election of Mr E. J. Reed e rendered very efficient aid to the Cardiff Liberal Association. Some 3 earv siuce he Lecame a guardian for Roatb parish, and was ever most ssidnous in his attention to hia. duties. He "as a member of almost every com- mittee in connection with the admiuistration ot Poor-law relief, an,i seldom failed to attend every meeting. To the paupers 1 e was remarkably kind, and when the poor of Roath learned that he was unweii titey frequently called at his residence inquiriuc after his health, and when informe.i t .at tLere were no liopei of his recovery, they left the house in tears, Mary friends also called upon hL. By his deatn Cardiff has lost one of its oldest tradesmen, as well as a man of independent mind and character. Mr Lewis was in his 69th year.

ASSAULT ON A MAGISTRATE BY HIS SONS. At Axbridge Town-hall, on Friday, two of the divisional county magistrates (Hev. J. A. Yat- man aud Captain Long) iuvestig .ted an affair that had occurred the night previous, at rill, amv and which occasioned great excitement ill the town, resulting in two 51 ns of Mr Cuthbert nit- son, J.P.. and c,hairmau of the Board of Health, beintr sent to prison for an assault on their father, and also upon Police-sergeant Hancock. It ajv I«ared^ that for some time past family disp :tee had arisen between Mr Ilitson and his twin son* (Mr Cuthbert and Mr John Ritson), young men, aged about 24 years, who have the reputation ol being somewhat fi.st," and that the young men have on more ti an one occasion resorted to vio- lence, compelling, it is said, their mother and sister to leave the house. Oil Thursday, shortly before midnight, the conduct of the eons, when, it is allegedunder the influence of liquor, w. f of so threatening a character that Mr Ritson sought the protec-, ionof the police,and shortly before midnight Sergt. Hanco-ck and P. C. Cox entered the pre- mises i.nd endeavoured to prevail on the was te leave their father unmolested. Instead of doing so both sons, who are powerful young men, or. dered the police oiiicois to quit the house. 'Jl.-egae was extinguished, aud whilst one of them seizet ft stick, the other rushed u,staile, end came down, as the seitreant perceived by L* hg.it. w.th ft drawn sword. The sergeant, coosidenng himsdf in danger, the point of the swoid being directed towards liim, Jrappled with succeeded, after a esperate struggle, in t-feing 4 frorn bim.' Both sons vere subsequently h»ud, ffed and retlloved to the lock-up at Axbridge. „ were tbey were called upon on Friday nionur.g t« charges, one of assaulting and threaten, ing the father, who asked that they should be bound over to keep ti.e;peace, and the other foe assaulting the police ofheers m the execution of their duty. The facts above narrated were posed to by Mr Ritson, Sergt. Hancock, and P.O. Cox respectively. For the first offence the de- feudmits were bound over to keep the peace foe three months, in their own recognizance of .£25 each, and one surety e-chin a like amount; and for the second they were each fined £ 5 and costs, t in default one mouth's imprisonment with hard labour. Neither the sureties, fines, nor costs 1% ere forthcoming, and both prisoners we e subsequently conveyed to Shepton Mallet Gaol. Great sym- pathy is felt in Hurnhaul for Mi Ritsc-n, who is much esteemed by the inhabitants generally.

Krurp, of Essen, is stated to have obtained aft order for 10,000 tons of steel rails ou American account. At the Southwark police-court on Friday Frederick- Clarke was committed for trial for the wilful murder of his wife. Considerable quantities of ice are oetng shipped in Norwegian ports for the United States, what last winter but little ice could be stored. Captain F. H. Reunion has been appointed chief constable of Wigan, vice Captatn Aliso^ promoted assistant chief constable of L-.ncashire The subscriptions to the fuud which is being raised in acknowledgment of the long and valuabk public services of Mr Edward Barnes, of Leed% amount to £ 2,385, The Earl of Shaftesbury, on Thursday, maug» rated a working meu's institute, including reading aud club room*, and coffee tavern, at Purion, ueaa Swindon. The last meeting but one of the Dublin Mansioa House Committee was held on Thursday, when it u as stated that the total receipts amounted feft nearly £ 100,000, A serious outbreak of cattle disease has beeft discovered in Mid-Sussex. A u hole herd had te be destroyed, as all the youngest were suffering from pleuro-pneurnonin. Mr W. H. Smith, v ho recently purchased the yacht Pandora from tbe executors of the late Mt Perm, has become a member of tbe SflTftl Vifll Boundrou Club at eo" i

M* party tvery "ar with a facility known only 1 to a mind lost in the intricacies of subtle constitu- tional la v, but be astonishes l,is friends at inter. vals by appearing in the full dres3 of a Knight of Malta, He is then a truly magnificent creature. His cloak dazzles by its whiteness an aigrette adorns his m nly breast, and the plume in m heat-covering which would be insulted by being called a hat, is worth a long railway journey in the accident season to see. His very sword is a gorgeous weapon. One Bight, thus "clothed in white samita, mystic wonderful," he attracted the attention of Mr x. it at the Speaker's Levee. The great orator approached him timidly, as one who hardly dared hold c averse with so glorious a being, and asked him, iu accents which suggested that he felt very much as though in the presence of a combination of the "Titan Angel?," "Gabriel, Abdiel, and liapVie' what this heavenly' attire might signify. Sir George, feeling rather gratified by notice, responded proudly that it was the dress of a Maltese knight. "It signifies," he added, "the nnioi of the priest and the soldier." Dear me exclaimed Mr Bright, drawing away from him, "you surely do not mean that YO": combine in your single person two of the moit oiiiouo professions known to men Sir George having ceased to be a member of Parlia- ment no longer appears at Mr Brand's parties in a habit expressed in fancy." Mr Bright, by the way, is sitting for another portrait, by Mr Ouless. The first was not a suc- cess. Mr Ouless misse l tie expression. The second, which goes to Manchester, will, it is be- lieve! by the pair&'ef-'s friends, rival that by Mr Millai-, which caused unfeigned admiration this year.