Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

MINING INTELLIGENCE. JANUARY 28TH, 1864. TICKETIXGS FOR LEAD ORES AT HOLYWELL, JANUARY 28TH, 1864. Tons. £ s. <1. 1. Mount Pleasant o 13 :3 0 2. ifendre ucha 18 14 18 6 3. Brvugwvn 13 15 0 0 4. Do 5 15 0 0 5. Pant-y-mwyn 9 12 16 0 6. North Henblas 25 13 1 0 7. East Pant du 8 14 15 0 8. Llanerchyraur 12 14 11 0 9. Caelau 11 13 10 6 10. Roman Gravels 21 14 6 6 11. Dylifa 63 14 17 6 12. Dyfngwm 12A 14 7 0 202A

SABBATH OBSERVANCE. We will assume that our readers are familiar with a recent case affecting labour on the Sab- bath, and which will be known hereafter, in the law books, as the Leigh Sunday Haymaking Case." It was a conviction by the magistrates of a petty sessional division in Lancashire for a vio- lation of the act of Charles the Second for the proper observance of the Sabbath. The defendant, a farmer, had in weather not of the best for hay- making, taken advantage of a fine Sunday to make and house his hay crop, relying that it might be construed that it was an act of necessity, and therefore, as the old adage rules, that works of piety, necessity, and charity might be lawfully done, he had hoped to escape a conviction. He was charged under a section by which it is enacted, "that no tradesman, artificer, workman, labourer, or other person ivhatsoever, shall do or exercise any worldly labour, business, or work of their ordinary calling, upon the Lord's day, or any part thereof (works of necessity or charity alone excepted)." It was pleaded that in this case it was an act ot necessity, which, however, was overruled but on an appeal against the con- viction, every other possible ground was raised, the main reliance being however, upon the con- struction to be put upon the words, 44 or other person whatsoever and it was contended that these could not be brought to include the defen- dant, inasmuch as he did not come within any of the preceding designations of persons, that is, that he was neither 41 tradesman, artificer, workman, or labourer and it was also contended, that by a wellknown rule of law, in reference to this class of statutes, that general words such as any other person whatsoever," must be construed to apply only to cases ejusdem generis, with the particular designations in the statute. This view of the case was sustained by the Court of Queen's Bench, and the judges unanimously quashed the conviction. The qiie.tioo, whether haymaking or harvesting of com, may be construed as an act of necessity, within the meaning of the statute, does not appear to have been relied upon in the appeal. We have no inclination to discuss the Sab- batarian question involved. We wish to see the Sabbath upholden in all its full and sacred in- tegrity. No doubt the statute in question is highly penal, and must be strictly construed. It is evident that for the purpose it was originally passed to enforce, it will now be deemed defec- tive. That the question has now been raised is not the fault of the lawyers, but rather falls upon the magistrates, who, in their desire to prevent desecration of the ever sacred day, put evidently too general a construction upon its provisions- But be that as it may, we pass on to our purpose of noticing this decision, as having a considerable bearing upon various other statutes that magis- trates are often called upon to enforce. It is very much the practice to use in acts of Parlia- ment, general terms in respect to offences, and which appear designed to catch persons or things not previously designated. A case arose in a police court in Lancashire the very day after that in which this decision was given, in which a person was charged with committing a nuisance, against the provisions of a local act, which enacted,44 that if any person should boil or distil any drug or root, or other article or thing, which shall cause offensive or injurious smells," &c. In this case the evidence proved that this substance boiled down was diseased animal matter; and it was held in conformity with the general rule of construction already alluded to, ttitit the substance in question did not come within the meaning of the clause of the statute under which the information was laid, and was not included in the words "or other article or thing." It is plain that many convictions have taken place under the influence and cover of general words, that could not be sustained, if appealed against; and consequently it will behove the local admi- nistrators of the law, and their advisers, to make themselves fully acquainted with not only the decision in this Sunday haymaking case, but also all others bearing upon the several points in each case for their future guidance in their onerous and responsible duties. We might illustrate the bearing of this deci- sion upon some of the most important of the duties of justices sitting in petty sessions, such as granting licenses for theatres, public houses, &c. It strongly confirms a view we recently took as respects the latter, andwe think by a parity of reasoning, shows that the only ques- tions for the bench, in such cases, are the fitness of the parties, and also of the premises; and that if these are satisfactorily established, the duty of the justices is plain. Some little apprehension exists that this very conclusive decision will weaken the regard that the people have for the proper observance of the Sabbath. We do not think so. We have a strong reliance on the general regard for the Sabbath in all classes, so far as a general abstinence from labour in peoples U ordinary calling;" and this w? think is much better than additional compulsory legislation. There ean be very little difference of opinion as to what constitute works of piety and charity. A work of necessity may mean something that cannot be safely and conveniently deferred; and probably the Leigh farmer had as much regard for the Sabbath as the justices who convicted him; but he had doubtless formed the opinion, that to defer making and housing his crop on that day, endangered it altogether; and certainly we think it was one of those cases, where a rea- sonable explanation might have been accepted. But we do not join with those who ask for ad- ditional legislation. The resistance to the con- viction was, because it was looked upon as a pharasaical oppression but an immunity for Sabbath labour was not sought. The great bulk of the people, who do not come under the ope- ration of the statute, neither wish for nor would countenance the following of any ordinary call- ing on the Sabbath and we are sure the good sense of the general public may be relied upon without additional legislation to prevent culpable abbath desecration.

CARNARVONSHIRE. CARNARVOK.-The Fire at Paris House.-We are glad to find that the agents and surveyor of the Pro- vincial Insurance Company (Wrexham) visited the scene of the fire early in the week, and after being satisfied as to the cause of the fire, went minutely through the stock to assess the damage done. Every facility was afforded them by Miss Jones and her employees, and we are pleased to learn that a satisfactory settlement has been come to. The premises also, which were insured in the Royal Exchange Insurance Office, were seen to by our respected townsman John Morgan, Esq., of the Carnar- von Old Bank, and we perceive that the joiners and plasterers have been dispensed with, and that the painters and decorators are actively engaged in obliterat- ing all signs of fire. CARNARVON. Congregational Singing.-Tiaere has been for some time a growing wish for an improvement in the congregational singing at the various places of worship in this town, and we are glad to find that the wish will now be put into action. It is well known that there is an organ at St. Mary's Church, and that there has been a harmonium at the Ebenezer Wesleyan chapel for many years. About three years ago the congrega- tion assembling at the English Wesleyan chapel pur- chased a harmonium, and the congregations of Salem and Pendref Independent Chapels have lately done the same while at Ebenezer they have made another step forward by purchasing a new instrument with the latest improvements. There was a rumour sometime since that it was intended to purchase a harmonium for Llanbeblig Church, but that has not yet been done. It is to be hoped that the old Llan will not allow herself to be left in the rear by her younger cousins. CARNAli.VON.-Shipping and Tonnage of the Port, We are glad to be able to place before the public the following abstract of the state of shipping registered at this port for the year ended 31st December, 1863, only premising that in the term port, Pwllheli and Carnar- von are included:—The total account at the end of 1862 was—519 ships; 41,317 tons. From this must be de- ducted-Loss of tonnage on re-measurement, 11 tons vessels wrecked, burnt, foundered, or missing, 5; ton- nage of the same 495; one vessel broken up, the ton- nage of which was 28; vessels registered de novo, 12; tonnage of the same 973: total deductions 18 vessels, 1507 tons, leaving at the commencement of 1863, 501 vessels, registered at 39,810 tons. Add to this vessels registered at Carnarvon in 1863 :—now vessels, 12, or 1370 tons; vessels registered de novo, 23, or 2270 tons; total additions, 35 vessels, or 3640 tons. The total number of vessels now belonging to this port is 536, of 43,450 tons register. The knowledge of this fact may perhaps be found useful to those persons who purpose making an effort to obtain for the port of Carnarvon a marine examination board. CARNARVON. -An Unfortunate Ship.-On Sunday morning last, the barque Satellite, Fritz, from St. John's, with a load of timber for Mr. John Owen, came into this port. Two of the crew, a man and a boy, are said to be disabled from the effects of frost, and one poor lad is suffering from sea water boils, caused by sleeping in a wet hammock. But in addition to these temporary misfortunes, which with good nursing will soon pass away, this vessel was the scene of a suicide almost immediately after leaving St. John's. It ap- pears that on the day before the act was conrtnitted, the cook was served with tea, and no suspicion was entertained that he intended to take away his own life but when ths mate went about four o'clock in the morning to call him, it was found that he had cut his throat with a razor, which lay upon the bed. It is thought the dreadful deed was done under the influence of alcohol. The sick man has gone home, but two boys still remain in town. Every kindness has been shown them by John Cronin, Esq., Collector of Customs, and they will, no doubt, be liberally assisted by the secre- tary of the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society. Private benevolence will, perhaps, also be exercised towards them. CARNARVON.-Lecure on Jamaica.-On the evening of Monday last a lecture was delivered atPendre chapel, in this town, by Mr. John Deiniol Jones (Deiniol Wyn), the subject being "Jamaica, its inhabitants, and their customs and religion." There was a very large atten- dance, and the lecture was listened to with great inte- rest. CARNARVON.—Man Drowned.-On the evening of Saturday last a man, named Robert Jones, who was in service with Mr. Thomas Parry, Ysgubor Goch, near this town, went over to Anglesey to see a friend, and before going engaged one of the ferrymen, John Jones, to go over for him at four o'clock on Sunday morning. The boatman informs us that, knowing the banks would be bare at the hour fixed v pon, he instructed Robert Jones as to what steps he should take in the event of anything occurring to prevent the boat being taken over. John Jones says he proceeded across about four o'clock, but on reaching the Anglesey shore could see nothing of the other man, and therefore proceeded along the beach in search of him. Not seeing him he returned to the boat. After some time he heard the man calling two or three times for a boat, and at once went up the gutter, under Foel, in the direction from which he thought the voice came; but again failed to see anything of him and we are sorry to say that this was the last that was heard of the poor fellow. There can be no doubt that he was drowned, but his body has not yet been recovered. LLANDINORWIC. —Miss Jane Owen's Educational JFund,—A concert was given at the Llnndinorwic School on the 21st inst., tlie oloject, or which was to A fund #«»«• M>M Jane Owen, daughter of Mr. J. Owen, clerk at the Llandinorwic Cliurch, to enable her to receive a musical education from Mr. Owen (Owain Alaw), professor of music, Chester. The proceedings were under the patronage of G. Ellis, Esq., Hafoty. The performers were Owain Alaw, the Eryri Glee So- ciety, the Dinorwic Glee Society, and Mr. John Owen and his daughter. The singing throughout was very superior, many of the pieces being loudly encored. Owain Alaw's happy manner of rendering his different songs is so well known that it is quite unnecessary for us to praise one song more than another. It is but right to state that Mr. Owen gave his services gratui- tously on this occaiion. The attendance was large, but had it not been for the unfavourable weather it would have been much larger. After a vote of thanks to G. Ellis, Esq., and the singers, the meeting was brought to a conclusion by the singing of the National An- them. LLANDINORWIC NATIONAL SCHOOL.—We are glad to find the name of Mr. John W. Rowlands, late pupil teacher at the above school, amongst the list of success- ful candidates for Queen's Scholarship last Christmas. BANGOR. North Wales Training College. The annual meeting of this institution was held on Wednes- day last, the 26th instant, at the Chapter Rcom, Bangor, under the Presidency of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese. Thera were present on the occasion the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, the Dean of St. Asaph, the Dean of Bangor, Archdeacon Ffoulkes, Dr. Owen, Trefdraeth, Rev. Henry Owen, Rev. Canon James Williams, the Vicar of Carnarvon, the Principal, Vice-principal, and the two secretaries, Rev. E. Pughe and H. P. Manley, Esq. The annual report was passed, and the following gentlemen were elected members of committee, in lieu of the retiring ones:-For St. Asaph, Mr. Townshend Mainwaring, Mr. Brownlow Wynne, Garthewin, and the Revs. Henry Glynne and David Williams, Bodel- wyddan; for Bangor, the Dean of Bangor, Archdeacon Wynne Jones, Mr. Platt, Bryn y Neuadd, and Mr. T. Turner, Carnarvon. BETHESDA. -Concert. -On Friday evening, the 22nd inst., the Bethesda Glee Society gave a concert at the Market Hall, for the benefit of Mr. W. Owen, Pandy. The concert was well attended, and the various pieces contained in the programme were throughout well ren- dered. BETHESDA. -Triple Birth.-On Saturday morning last, the wife of Mr. John Ellis, quarryman, Fron, Beth- esda, gave birth to three fine girls. The mother and children are progressing favourably. LLANDUDNO.— Tea Party and Lecture.-A very pleasant tea party was held on Wednesday afternoon last, in the school-room of the Baptist Chapel, Mostyn- street, at which there were about five hundred present. The tables weie liberally supplied with all the good things usually found at meetings of this character, the ladies of the congregation and their friends gratuitously providing the same, and the Rev. J. Thomas, the minis- ter, found able and willing coadjutors among the gentle- men present to assist him in the pleasant task of cater- ing for the welfare of his numerous and happy party. In the evening the Rev. William Thomas, of Liverpool, delivered an interesting lecture in Welsh, the subject of which was "Joseph and his courses," the Rev. Mr. Griffith presiding. The proceeds of the day are to be devoted to the liquidation of the debt at present on the Welsh Baptist Chapel. LLANDUDNO. -Proposed Joint-Stock Hotel, ier, and Promenade Company.-We understand that a new com- pany is in course of formation for the erection of a large hotel on a site near to the Baths and which, it is said, is intended to rival some of those palatial edifices erected of late years in other, but not more favourable, spots of our coast so eargerly sought in summer months by the denizens of our large manufacturing towns. It is also rumoured that the new company propose to obtain an act for the construction of a carriage-drive and prome- nade round the whole length of the Great Ormeshead, and in connection therewith to build a new and magni- ficent pier. LLANDUDNO. -Something Wanted.-We have often had the pleasure of noticing the many improvements which have been made in this town of late years, and of announcing the advent of other and most important undertakings, which, when fully carried out, will make Llandudno not only one of the most charming of British watering-places, for that it has long been known to be, but will also cause it to rank as one of the most pro- mment and successful in other and more material aspects. Its facility of access, its healthy salubrity, and its picturesque beauty are yearly becoming more widely known and more highly appreciated, bidding fair in a very short time to outstrip many of the older candidates for public favour, as an attractive spot where the toils of men of business, and their family cares, may be laid aside for the recreative enjoyments of the seaside, so welcome in the summer mouths as a life-renewing change from the clouded, murky atmosphere enveloping them during the greater part of the year. In the coming season Llandudno will no doubt be full of visitors again, more so, there is every reason to believe, than in any previous year. For the invalid there is health in its breeze for the young aud the hearty there are its invigorating mountain ramblesto the lovers of nature it offers advantages to be found in no other part of t4e kingdom in the scores of beautiful ggenic nooks within a few miles of its portals; for family accommodation it cannot be surpassed by any place of its size—and every month adds to its capabilities in that respect; to all and every one it offers something to please and much to attract. But even in moments devoted to pleasure men of the world must give occasional thoughts to those more enduring ties to which the greater portion of their lives are devoted-a watchful eye and a keen super- vision must be kept over the mill, the factory, and the mine, and many a project conceived at home amid the turmoils of business will here acquire a tangible form and shape for future working out. Therefore while providing for the gratification of their visitors, Llan- dudnovians will do well also to give a little considera- tion to the requirements and exigencies of business; and to that end we now ask how it is that Llandudno, with its railway connection with the great network of inland telegraphs, still remains without a telegraph station ? The wires at present crossing the township, we believe are the private proper of the Mersey Dock Board, and used only for shipping purposes, but a very little influ- ence, we are convinced, will suffice to induce one of the large telegraph companies to extend a. wire from the Junction to the centre of the town, providing this great essential of modern times at a very trivial, or even no outlay on the part of the inhabitants. — Verbum Sap. LLANDUDNO. -National, Infant, and Sunday Schools. —The annual festival of the above schools took place on Thursday, the 21st instant, in the National School-room, and was one of the pleasantest gatherings of the season, there being upwards of 500 present, 200 tickets being issued for the National School, 100 for the Infant, and 100 for the Sunday School, in addition to a large num- ber of friends and visitors, the infants being accom- modated in their own school, and the remainder of the guests in the larger room. Among the ladies and gen- tlemen, parishioners, and visitors present, were Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Brewster, Mrs. and the Misses Williams, Bodafon, Mrs. and the Misses Felton, and Miss Wil- liams, Brynybia, the Misses Gilmour, Mrs. T. A. Jones, Miss Turner, the Misses Pettigenes, &c.; with the Rev. Thomas Jenkins, Dr. Bowling, Messrs. John Williams and James Williams, churchwardens, Messrs. G. Felton, Minchion, Pettigenes, R. N. Williams, and R. McLean, &c.. &c. The excellent arrangements made by Miss George, the Infant Schoolmistress, were admirably ear- ried out, and the tea party passed off in the most pleasant and satisfactory manner possible. At the con- clusion of this part of the entertainment the tables were cleared for a concert, in which the part taken jby the juveniles reflected the highest credit on the manner in which they had been trained by the school teacher, Mr. Hughes. Among the pieces performed were :-Glee, "Ye Gentlemen of England;" song, "Be kind to thy Father song, "Our Fatherland glee, "See our oars glee, All among the Barleyglee, "Oberon;" song, Merch Megan glee, Come give the last token in addition to a selection of rounds and catches. During th3 interval between the first and second parts of the programme short addresses were delivered by the Rev. T. Jenkins, Mr. Felton, and Mr. Thomas Parry, and at the conclusion by the chairman, Mr. John Williams, Bodafou, the senior churchwarden. The latter gentle- man said it was with sincere pleasure he met them on such a happy occasion, but, with them, much regretted that their kind and worthy rector was not able to be present. He hoped, however, it would please a kind and gracious Providence to soon restore him to health and strength, and he asked his hearers not to forget him in their prayers when addressing the throne of grace. He congratulated the town and parish upon the excellent manner in which their schools were con- ducted, to prove which he need only refer to the report of the L overnment inspector, who spoke'most favourably of the master and mistress. The Sunday School, he was happy to know, was progressing; and he was glad to find such a willing disposition on the part of the teachers to give their services to so good a work. The National Anthem, in which all united, brought the pro- ceedings of this most pleasant evening to a close. LLANLLYFNI.—Treat to Church Choir and Sunday School Teachei-s.-The respected rector of this parish, the Rev. Mr. Hughes, gave a treat to his singers, Sun- day school teachers, and other friends, en Tuesday, the 19th iust. The British school was kindly lent for the occasion, and was beautifully decorated. The table was nicely laid out, and abundantly provided with beef, ham, mutton, and tea, with the usual accompani- ments. The ladies who kindly assisted to dispense the good things prepared were-Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Kelham, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Parry, Mrs. Bowness, Mrs Williams, Mrs. Jcnes, Mrs. Griffiths, and many other kind friends. Upwards of 200 parti cipaced in the treat, and expressed their thanks by uniting in loud cheers for the kind and liberal rector. After the tables had been removed, a concert was given, over which Mr. Hughes was elected to preside. Amongst the many songs sung duiing the evening were the following: Hen wlad fy Nhadau," by Mr. W. Williams"* "0 dewch i'r Mynyddoedd," by Messrs. William, John, and R. Ellis, and Mr. Wm. Jones, Y ddeilen ar yr Afon," by Mr. E. Jones, "Red, White, and Blue," by Mr. Robert Ellis, Gweno Fwyn Gu," by Mr. D. Jones, The girl I left behind me, by Mr. Thomas Owen," penillion on "Hob a Derri Dando," conducted by Mr. R. W. Jones, "The Gipsy," by Mr. J. Ellis, Calon Wladgar," by Mr. Hugh Thomas, "The Miller's Song," by Mr. E. P. Edwards, Mr. D. Jones, and Mr. W. Jones, Beautiful Boy," by Mr. Potter, and another excellent song (the name of which we do not know) by Mr. Stephenson. During an in- terval of about ten minutes the company were addressed by Llwydlas. After cheers had been given to the chairman for his valuable services, to IAV. Ro'bt. Ellis for an enlyn he had made to the chairman, to the ladies for making tea, to Mr. Ll. Jones for his kindness in making the tables, all joined in singing the National Anthem, and then separated highly pleased. PWLLHELI. -Opening of Cliapels.-It is intended to hold services in connection with the opening of the beautiful new Calvinistic Methodist chapel, in this town, on Thursday evening and Friday next, on which occasion it is expected sermons will be preached by the Revs. David Jones, L. Edwards, M.A., John Phillips, and W. Rees. The little chapel at Penrhos is to be opened on Thursday. We shall be able to give full particulars in our next. PWLLHELI.— Board of Guardians.-The fortnightly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday last. Pre- sent, Benjamin Thomas Ellis, Esq., chairman Messrs. W. Watkin and Richard Jones, vice-chairmen John Jones, Esq., Messrs. James Parry, Evan Evans, John Elias, John Williams, Llanbedrog, David Hughes, Ri- chard Whittington, Thomas Prichard, John Williams, Aberdaron, Richard Griffith, Griffith Jones, Meilltyrn, Robert Lewis, Griffith Humphreys, Robert Williams, John Williams, Bottwnog, Robert Owen, Herbert Thomas, Thomas Ellis, John Parry, Robert Hughes, John Evans, John Griffith, Richrrd Roberts, Griffith Jones, Llangian, William Davies, John Jones, and the Rev. Henry Richards. It was ordered that the clerk write to the Poor Law Board, in reply to their coree- spondence relating to Griffith Davies, Tynycoed, Llan- gian, to state that he is properly clothed, and that he is expecting to receive, or have appropriated to his tise, a sum of 1,8001., from one-third of an estate, which was recently pending in the Court of Chancery. After some other business, of a routine nature, the meeting separated. PORT MADOC.—Improvements.—It is pleasing to re- cord every symptom of progressive improvement in a thriving place like Port Madoc, and the man who re- fuses to acknowledge the dawning of a better state of things must indsed be an ingrained misanthropist—bad at the very core; but amongst the multitudinous evidences of nascent improvement, a by no means unim- portant one is the spirit of discontent. Consequently it is not at all distasteful to us to listen to the complaints of malcontents, for it is a proof that their eyes aie being opened to see in their proper light those things which before were quietly submitted to because their evil natures and consequences were not appre- hended. The commercial prospects of the Port are daily brightening by reason of the increased accom- modation for shipping which is now in progress; the hopes of pedestrians are brought within the possibility of fulfilment, as a step has been taken in the Macadam- ising of the streets; and the removal of nuisances is now looming in the distance, the inhabitants having begun to grumble at the existence of obstructions to the thoroughfare, either by coaches, timber waggons, or cinder heaps. It would be well, however, to re- member that much remains to be done by the non- official inhabitants of the town, although, the easier plan would be to stand at the corners of the streets, railing at police officers, inspectors of nuisances, and surveyors of highways. But it must be borne in mind that abusive language never purified a town or cleared away an obstruction. To illustrate.this, we refer to the following case :—Last week some persons were ex- ceedingly indignant because certain children had been guilty of outrageous misconduct at the door of a chapel in Wesley-street. It is -said that one of the offenders while the minister was preaching, shouted Shut your mouth." This was certainly most disgraceful; but it might have been prevented if there had been, as there ought to be in every place of worship, especially in a neighbourhood like this, a door-keeper. It was never designed that the police should do the work of beadles and deacons at the public expense. Doubtless other nuisances might be as easily removed if the sufferers, instead of depending upon others, were to help them- selves out of their difficulties.

ANGLESEY. Inquest at Hendregadog, Llangaffo. On Friday, the 22nd inst., an inquest was held at the above place, before W. Jones, Esq., coroner, upon the body of Mr. John Robert Thomas, Hendregadog aged 44, who had been found dead in a ditch near Yard, Malltraeth, the previous day. John Roberts, potter, Menai Bridge, deposed that he slept at Yard, Malltraeth, on the'Wednesday before. He started from Yard, to return to Menai Bridge, about a. quarter to nine o'clock on Thursday morning. There was a road opposite the Royal Oak Tavern, leading from Yard, Malltraeth, to Cae Dafydd, and there was a row of houses in that lane. About a hundred and fifty yards along that lane, after passing the row of houses, he observed a dog-cart upset in the ditch, ou the right side of the road. He observed a horse in the same ditch. He then returned to the village cf Yard, and informed Sergeant Williams. He came back with Sergeant Williams to the spot, and then observed the deceased with his body partly under the horse in the ditch. He thought the upper part of the face was out of the water. Sergeant Williams, he (witness), and two other persons, succeeded in getting the body out of the ditch. He was present when the body was searched. There were a bottle of spirits and other articles found upon him. P.S James Williams deposed that when last witness came to tell him that he had seen a horse and car in the ditch, it was from a quarter to ten minutes to nine in the morning. He proceeded to the spot and discovered the dog-cart arset in the ditch. The horse was also in the ditch, with his feet partly towards the hedge. Deceased was lying in the ditch, partly under the horse, between the horse's forelegs. The water was up to his mouth. Witness succeeded in getting the body out of the ditch. On searching deceased he found a pint bottle of rum, some tobacco and tea, a purse containing five sovereigns, a portmonnaie containing 6s. 2d. in silver and copper,.and other articles. The road which de- ceased was in, was only an occupation road, and not the one by which he should have gone home. He found deceased's topcoat and whip (produced), on the hedge, about three yards from where the body was. Deceased could not have gone any further along that lane, in that direction, as it was blocked up. Witness observed marks of the horse having struggled in the ditch, as if trying to get out. There were about three feet of water in the ditch, and it was from five to six feet wide. Elizabeth Williams said that at a little after nine on Wednesday evening she was standing at the end of that lane near the Royal Oak, and saw deceased turning down it. The was no one with him in the gig. She thought it strftnge he should he going that way, and called out to him, but he took no notice of her. It was quite light [the moon shining], but it rained. She did not hear any cries of distress in the lane that night. David Williams Trefn, Aberffraw, disposed that lie saw deceased at Aberffraw on the Wednesday night. He had been there paying his rent to Mr. Meyrick. A little after nine he saw deceased in the parlour, pre- paring to start home. He was then perfectly sober. Witness had been speaking to him, a little before he started, and deceased told him he would go home by way of Tymawr, upon which witness said it was quite right to do so, and not to attempt to cross the common (Towyn). It was quite light, but rained. He saw him in the hall, at Aberffraw, putting on his topcoat. After hearing the above evidence the jury returned a verdict of accidental death.

AHLWCH.-Funeral.- Wednesday last the mortal re- mains of Mr. John Hughes, son of the late John Hughes, Esq., of Castle Inn, Amlwch, and who had been lately the Custom-house officer at this place, was buried at Llaneilian church. The inhabitants of Am- lwch expressed their respect and sympathy on the occa- sion by closing the window shutters, &c. The deceased had of late resided in Liverpool, from whence his re- mains were brought over last Saturday. HOLYHEAD. -Inquest.-On Saturday last, an inquest was held at Holyhead, before W. Jones Esq., coroner, on the body of an old woman, aged 74, who lived alone in one of the poor-houses in this town. Mary Williams, who lived in the next house, said that about eight o'clock on the Thursday previous, a girl rsmed Mary Roberts requested her to go into deceased's house as deceased refuse to answer her. She accompanied Ro- berts and found deceased in bed, snoring. Witness supposed she was asleep, and did not disturb her further than by putting some clothes upon her feet. She then went back to her own house to light the fire. She and Mary Roberts left deceased at the same time. Witness afterwards returned to deceased's house, and found that she Was quiet in bed. She went to fetch another neigh- bour, and on coming back found that the old woman was dead. Deceased was in receipt of 3s. 6d. weekly relief from the Holyhead union. On Wednesday she was at witness's house, and then complained of being unwell, she had been unwell for sometime, and was attended by Dr. Mathew, the medical officer of the union. His assistant had called to see her on the pre- vious Sunday. She had had some medicine from him that day. She was in the habit, of taking a drop too much at times, she used generally to dnnk ale and porter, but was sober when witness saw her on the Wednesday. She had plenty of food in the house at the time of her death. The relieving officer was at the house on Thursday, after deceased's death, but witness did not know when he had been to see her before that day. Never heard deceased complain of being in want, or of any ill-treatment. The jury returned a verdict that deceased had died from natural causes.

DENBIGHSHIRE. DENBIGH FREE READING ROOM.—Grand Benefit Concc?-t. -The third concert of the season was given at the Town-hall, Denbigh, on Tuesday evening. It was announced in the programme that the entertainment was to be given for the benefit of Llew Llwyvo, as an acknowledgment of his valuable services to the com- mittee during the season, and we were glad to notice that the patrons and supporters of the institution ral- lied around Llew on this occasion and gave him a capital house. He was assisted by professional friends (includ- ing Miss Fanny Bennett and Miss Annie Fletcher), the orpheonist club, Miss Townshend, Segroyd, Mr. E. George, Denbigh, and by the new string bapd organised and conducted by Mr. George, and the glee party re- cently formed in the town, conducted by Mr. Jones, National School. Mr. W. J. Argent, of Rhyl, presided at the piano forte Mrs. Harrison, Plas Clough, accom- panied the orpheonist club, and Mrs. R. Lloyd Wil- liams accompanied Miss Townshend. The programme was gone through with great spirit and success, several of the pioces being enthusiastically encored. The per- formance of the string band was an ag-reeablo nnrprim to many, as it is but recently that it was farmed. It was quite evident that in a short time they will attain considerable proficiency, and be a great acquisition to the town on these occasions. The glee party, under the management of Jones, is making most favourable pro- gress, and their efforts on this occasion were very cor- dially received. Of the performance of the orpheonist club, and of Miss Townshend's singing, we have lately spoken in high terms of praise, which were equally applicable on the present occasion. At the conclusion of the concert Llew came forward, and in a few brief but hearty sentences thanked the ladies and gentlemen who had come forward to pay him a compliment which he certainly had not expected when he consented to give his services in promoting the reading room insti- tution, and he also thanked the committee for their excellent arrangements. A concert. was given in the County-hall, Ruthin, on the previous evening, in which most of the performers assisting at this entertainment were engaged. There was a fair attendance, and the concert went off very well. The string band and glee party acquitted themselves very creditably. We under- stand that owing to Miss Bennett and Miss Fletcher having been previously announced in Ruthin without their consent and their not having attended, great doubt was entertained whether they would really be present on this occasion. NORTH WALES LUNATIC ASYLUM.—In the report of the Annual meeting of visitors of this institution, given in our last, an error occurred in the statement of the cost of maintenance of pauper patients, and the sum less charged to the unions. The cost is 8s. 8i(L per week, being 6id. more than the unions are charged. RUTHIN.-Rent Auctit.-The rent audit of Mr. Lloyd, of Rhaggatt, was held on Tuesday last, at the Lion Hotel, and after the receipt of the rents, about sixty of the tenantry sat down to an excellent dinner, to which ample justice was done. There was a liberal supply of cwrw da, and under the noble presidency of Mr. White, the company enjoyed a pleasant evening. On the following day the rent audit of the Rev. Mr. Thompson was held, and the tenantry were regaled in a similar manner at the same hotel. WREXHAM.-Fatal Accident at the Vron Colliery.- On Thursday morning week, an accident, which proved fatal to a man named Thomas Price, occurred at this colliery. Deceased was employed as banksman at one of the pits. The "carrier" had been let down the pit by his fellow banksman, with a man in it, while the de- ceased was busy putting in a cotter of an empty waggon, and oiling the wheels, after finishing which, forgetting himself for the moment, lie went with his back to the mouth of the pit, to pull the waggon on the carrier, as he thought, when he fell down the pit, with the waggon after him. The waggon stuck fast in the pit, after falling about thirty yards. But deceased struck the bonnet" of the descending carrier, and was dashed to pieces, his brains covering a man in the act of descending. The poor fellow leaves a wife and two children to deplore his loss. It is highly pro- bable that if the waggon had not struck in the pit it would have overtaken the carrier, and that the man on it would have been injured. As it is, he escaped with- out any injury. This will be the first case, we believe, to come under the notice of the new society, for the relief of sufferers by colliery accidents, lately formed in Wrexham.

FLINTSHIRE. FLINTSBIRE,-Railway Bills.-The following bills have complied with the standing orders :—For a system of railways in Flintshire at an estimated cost of 300,0001., and power to borrow 100,0001. Also Hoy lake, to extend the line from Hoylake to Mostyn, in Flint- shire to raise 500,0001., and borrow 166,000/. FLINTSHIRE VOLUNTEERs.-Commission signed by the Queen. —1st Administrative Battalion of Flintshire R. V.—R. G. W. Wrench, Esq., late lieutenant 17th Foot, to be Adjutant. FLINT.—Fifth Flintshire Rifle Voluntee;-s.-On Sun- day this corps attended divine service at the parish church for the first time. They assembled at the Town Hall at ten o'clock, under the command of Lieutenant Taylor, whence, led by their excellent band, they pro- ceeded to church. FLINT. -Destructive Fire at Pen treffivrn dan. --About half-past three on the morning of Friday, the 15th inst., a fire was discovered in the wood turning mills of Messrs. Richard Garden and Co., at Pentre, about half a mile I from the town of Flint. An alarm was immediately, raised, and a number of men from the Alkali Works of Messrs. Smith and Mawdsley, in the immediate neigh- bourhood, with several of the men employed at the turning mills, who live near the spot, were soon in attendance, and great exertions were made to stop the ravages of the flames but about five o'clock the roof fell in with a tremendous crash, and all hopes of saving any of the valuable stock of machinery was at an end. -Great fears were entertained for a time that the houses «n the opposite side of the road, and a thatched cottage +i. have taken fjxe, the heat being so great that the pai«t on the doors, and window shutters was blistered. Too much p rajse cannot be awarded to 3temrs. Smith and Ma"/àsley for their personal exer- tions on the occasioa, and for the valuable aid in direct- 1 ing the attention of the persons present to those places were their services were most needed. The origin of the fire is not known. The premises and stock were insured in the Provincial Insurance Office, but Messrs. Gardner and Co. will, notwithstanding, be losers to a large amount. This melancholy event has thrown about sixty persons out of employment. The want of a fire engine was very much felt on this occasion. There was a plen- tiful supply of water close at hand, but for the want of an engine it was comparatively useless. It is to be hoped that this catastrophe will be sufficient to a\#lken the town council of Flint to a sense of the necessity of providing an engine for the use of the town and neigh- bourhood. ST. ASAPH CATHEDRAL.—Choral Services, Sunday, January 31st.-Morning Chants, Purcell in G, single, Fitzherbert in G; Te Deum, Gregorian in A; Jubilate, Boyce in A; Senctus, Rogers in D; Kyrie, Gregorian in D. Anthem, "Lord for thy tender mercies, sake," Farrant. Evening Chant, Elvey in F Service, King in C; Anthem, "By the waters of Babylon, Boyce. Organist, R. A. Atkins, Esq. In residence, the Lord Bishop, the Very Rev. the Dean, and the Veu. Arch- deacon Ffoulkes. VORYD, RHYL.—Lecture. —Last Monday evening a lecture on Mormonism and other false religions," was delivered at the Voryd Schoolroom, by Mr. Roberts (I. G. Aled). The room was well filled, and a hand- some amount was added to the funds of the Sunday school assembling in the place. The chair was occupied by Mr. Jones, Glandwr, who very liberally gives the free use of the room for holding the school. After the lecture the meeting was addressed By the Rev. J. Wil- liams, Mr. J. P. Willams, the Rev. J. G. Owen and others, upon- our duty as Christians to warn aud en- lighten our fellow-countrymen against the dangers of false teachers of religion, &c. The choir (led by Mr. Roberts) was in attendance, and sang some beautiful pieces.

WELSH MEMORIAL TO THE PRINCE CONSORT.—A subscription, with a view to the election of a Welsh memorial to the late Prince Consort in Pembrokeshire, has been commenced by the Mayor of Tenby, to show that Wales is not behind other parts of Great Britain in solicitude for the Queen in her bereavement, and affec- tlona te remembrance of the noble departed Prince. No sooner was the project made public than a considerable sum was realised. THE WELSH WOMAN AKO ttHE 51, BANK OF EVGLAND Noi1#.— A Welsh woman, na/zed Joues, called the other day at post-office money order office, in this town, and made a serious complaint against the officials tlieie. She stated that she received a post-office order from Amlwch for 81. 10s. that she presented it for payment on Monday last, when she only got SI, 10s. The gentle- man to whom the poor woman complained referred to the order book, and saw that an order for Sl. 10s. from Amlwch had been received and was entered as paid, and that there was no entry of an order for 31. 10s. On being assured that she must have received the proper amount, Mrs. Jones declared most positively that she only received 31. 10s. During this conversation the official observed that the Welsh woman was twirling a piece of paper between her fingers. His curiosity being excited, he asked her what she had in her hand. MrF., Joues said it was ouly the paper for the 3'. 10s. that she got on Mouday. On examining the so-called paper, the official discovered that it was nothing more nor less tha* the 51. Bank of England note which had been given to the woman by the clerk in payment of the order for 8Z. 10s. It turned out that the poor woman could neither read nor write, and hence her ignorance of the value of the paper" and her claim for the amount to be paid in hard cash.—Liverpool Mercury. ENGLISH PATENTS.—The following patents, amongst others, were sealed during the week ending January 23,1804. — William Garforth and James Garforth, of Dukinfield, engineers, for certain improvements in preparing, beetling, or finishing textile fabrics, such as cotton, wool, linen, or other fibrous materials. Dated July 23, 18û3.-John Wellington Welch, of Manchester, agent, for improvements in sizing and finishing fairies, ard in machinery or apparatus em- ployed therein. Dated July 27, 1863.—James Whitta- ker, of Moon's Hill, Walton-le-Dale, millwright, for improvements in engines for obtaining motive power by steam, air, or any other vapour". Dated July 27, 1803.—William Graham and John Graham, of Burnley machine makers, for certain improvemets in looms for weaving. Dated July 31. 1863.—William Lvle Aber- dein, of Belfast, flax mill manager, for improved machinery for breaking or softening and preparing ilax, hemp, jute, tow, and other fibrous substances. Dated Dated July 31, 18G3.—Charles Senior, of Dead Waters, near Huddersfield, engineer, for improvements in means or apparatus for closing, punching, and rivetting hose-pipes cf leather or other substances, applicable also for punching and rivetting mill-bands or driving straps, aud similar purposes. Dated July 22, 1863.— John Boyd, of Glasgow, engineer, for improved me- chanism, for forming imitation selvages or longitudinal cords in weaving. Dated July 25, 18G3.—William Gray, of Brownrigg, N.B., farmer, for improvements in certain parts of reaping machines, and in the work- ing or application of the same. Dated August 11, 18C3. Peter Me. Laurin, of Glasgow, manufacturer, for improvements in drying paper, pasteboard, and similar fabrics, and in the machinery, apparatus, or means employed therein. Dated September 21, 1863. —Sydney Smith, of Hyson Green Brass Works, near Nottingham, for improvements in safety valves for steam boilers and in valves and taps for regulating the flow of fluids. Dated November 5,1863.—From Messrs. John Davies and Sort's "List, 4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. Captain Hampton Lewis's hounds will meet at the following places, at half-past 11 Tuesday 2nd, at Tregaian Cross. Friday 5th, at Peutraeth. The Eifionydd Harriers will meet at the following places, at 11 o'clock — Tuesday, February 2nd, at Traeth. Thursday 4th, at Chwilog. Monday 8th, at Ymwlch Gate. Thursday 11th, at Criecieth. Monday 15th, at Treflys. Thursday 18th, at Penychain. Monday 22nd, at Tycerrig. Thursday 25tli, at Ystymllyn. The Vale of Clwyd Harriers will meet at the follow- ing places, at 11 o'clock — Tuesday 2nd, at Ystrad. Thursday 4 h, at Pont Ystrad. Saturday Gtli, at Glan-y-wern Bridge.

I LOCAL MARKETS, FAIRS, &c. CARNARVON, JAèi". 23.—Barley was a little easier to purchase than on this day week oats were 6d. per quarter dearer but in wheat there was no change. Butter, fresh, Hd. to 15d. pots, Illd. to Is. Oll. per 4 lb. fowls, 2s. 6d. per couple; eggs seven to eiyht for Gd. PWLLHELI, JAN. 23RD. —Beef, 6d. to 7d. mutton, 7 d. to 8<1. veal, 4d. to 5Ad. per Ib. butter, fresh, l4d. salt, do., Is. to Is. Id. per lb. eggs, eight for 6d. CONWAY. JAX. 22.—Beef, Sd. to ad.; mutton, 7d. to 8d.; pork, 7d. to 8d.; butter, 16(1.; salt ditto, 14,1. per lb.; fowls, 2s. 6d. per couple; eggs, sixteen for Is.; potatoes, 6s. to 8s. per liobbet. LLANDUDNO, JAN. i't.— lieet, tki. to d.; mutton, 7d. to 9d.; pork, 7Jd. to 8Ad.; butter, 101. per lb., eggs, fourteen for Is.; rabbits, Is. Gd. to Is. Sd.; ,(¡wIs. 2s. Gd. to 3d. per couple. LLANUWST, JAN. 26.—Market very thinly supplied, and more thinly attended, the prices remaing in about the same in anticipation of next week's fair. RHYL, JAN. 20TH.—Wheat, 13s. to 13s. Gd. per 168 lbs. barley, 8s. 6d. to 9s. Gd. per 147 lbs. oats, 6s. 6d. to 8s. per 105 lbs. beans, L2s. to 12s. Gd. per 180 lbs. potatoes, 5s. 6d. per 200 lbs. butter, Is. r..1. per lb. eggs, eight for Is. TOWYN MARKET.—Last Fridays market was very well supplied, but pi ices were inclined to an ascen- dancy. Mutton Sd. to Sid. per Ih, Beef 8J. to 9d. per lb. Fresh Butter Is. 2d. Salt do. Is. per lb. Fowls 3s. couple. Geese 3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. each. Eggs 9, for Gd, Vegetables Scarce. MANCHESTER CUHN MARKET, JAN. 28.-0ur market to-day was thinly attended. English wheat was held for last week's pi ices, but foreign declined Is. per quar- tei. Flour dull, aud 6d. to Is. per sack lower. Other articles unchanged in value. The import; into Liver- pool are liberal of the principal articles of the trade. Butter unchanged. —Jones and Hamilton.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS. We beg to intimate that in future noticss of Births and Mar- riages will be charged as Advertisements at the unifonn rate of One Shilling each anil except where the party senrtint; has an account at the Oftice, prepayment must be made, or the notice will not appear. If more convenient t the sender, payment, may be made in Red Postage Stamps. Obituary notices will be inserted free, as heretofore. BITRHS: On the 18th inst., the wife of Mr. Robert Jones, draper, High-street, Pwllheli, of a son. [3W6 On th" 2(ith inst., the wife of the Rev. Griffith Parry, LIar, rwst, of a daughter. 13577 On the 29th inst the wife of Mr. John Evans, British School. Brymbo :Iate of Amlwch), of a daughter. [3610 On the 24th inst., the wife of the Rev. F. A. Rodd, incnm. bent of Hayfieli, Derbyshire, of a daughter. [:3578 On the 19th inst., the wife of Mr. Thomas Peel, Oldham street, Manchester, of twin daughters. [3600 DEATHS. On the 27th inst., aged 61, Margaret, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Pritchard, wine merchant of this town. On the 23rd inst., aged 62, suddenly, Mr. Henry Jones, Brandy Mawr Tavern, Pwllheli. On the 22nd inst., aped 24, at J'lIen,lifron, Anglesey, Sarah Elizabeth Wynn Williams, youngest daughter of the Re7. W. Williams, rector of Llangeinwen. On the 27th inst., aged 32, at his brother's house, tha Trince of Wales Inn, Cynwyd, Mr. John H. Bassat, litt-, of Liver- pool. On the 27th inst., aged 72, Mr. David Hughes, Tyisaf, Llan- santffraid, near Conway, much respected by a large circle ot friends. On the 22nd inst., aged 49, Margaret, wife of Mr. Nicholas Parry, Warren-street, Rhyl. On the 24th inst in his 67th year, at Holywell, after a few days' illness, Ntr. Richard Lloyd, draper.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. CARNARVON.—Arrived (Jan. 23), the Mary, Acton, from Liverpool. ;241 William and Margaret, Evans, from Lian- elly Evelina. Bennet Rhos, Hughes, from Belfast; Satellite, Fritz from St. John's, N B Mary, Griffiths, from Liverpool. 125, John C. Wade, Carvill, from Dublin Ellen Glynne, Hughes, from Belfast. (27) Racer, Jones, from Porthdyn- 11-ten Catherine Alice, Owens; Carnarvon Packet, Jones William, Jones, from Liverpool Vixen, Hughes, from Run- corn 12'3' Mary, Jones; Prince of Wales, Evans, from Liver. pool Margaret and Martha, Roberts, frcm Runcorn and Betsey, Hughes: from Port Dinonftc. Sailed (Jan. 26', the Ellens, Jones Miry, Griffiths Wasp, Kiehols, for Port Dinorwic. (2Sj Hero, Griffiths, for Pen- maenmawr; Ernst, Michaelis, for Liverpool; and Prince of Wales, Evans, for Menai Bridge. PORT PEXIUIYN, BANGOR.—Arrived, the Sarah Pringle, Evans; Thomas, Owens; Eaton, Owens Alexander, Lloyd; Eliza and Catherine, Williams Lewes Castle, Jones May Flower, Jones George, Rowlands Boston, Hanetty Viper, Abrams; Mailryn, Parry Catherine, Keenan Mary, Sloan Secret, Jones. Cleared out, the Prestatyn, Thomas; Brothers, F-dwards; Ellen, Owens Ann and Susan, Hughes Ellen, Rowlands; William, Williams Vigour, Hughes John Parry, Hughes Priscilla, Roberts; Ann and Elizabeth, Evans Ann. Ed- wards Mary, Williams; John ^Nelson, Owens; Vr>> Owens Crystal Pabce, Morgan. PORTHOYNIXAEN.—Arrived, the J. W., Roberts; Aber- ystwyth It), Goodlaw Temperance, Lloyd Mary Jones, Jones Temperance. Jones Henry and Catherine. Roberts Ann, Williams John and Eliza, Hughes Welsh Girl, Davies. Sailed, the Aberystwyth (s), Goodlaw Temperance, Lloyd; Henry and Catherine, Roberts Ann, Williams John and Eliza, Hughes Welsh Girl, Davies. PORT MADOC.—Arrived, the William Owen, Morris; Talarvor, Hughes Sarah Williams, Williams WiUiaip Keith, Dedwith Mary Jane, Roberts; Majestic, Lloyd; Salem, Johnston Velocity, Davies; Conovium, Jones; Ocean, Evans Martha, Jones Charlotte, Humphreys Rock, Jones Britannia, Roberts Happy Return, Jenkins Mar garet Owen Owen. Sailed, the Valiant, Humphreys. -Arrived, the Crystal Palace, Morgans Martlm, Jones; Earl of Belland, Jones Ann Malvey, Hughes An- glesey Lass, Germans Amlwch Packet, Owens John Wil- liams, Rowlands Anne Margaret, William, Jones Cvmro, Roberts Union, Hughes and Queen. Thomas. 'Sailed, the Sarah, Jones Adventure, Lewis Martha. Lewis Gwen, Hughes Good Intent, William3.

does not, however, follow that the government have decided under no pretext whotever to en gage in a European war. The 4 Globe,' a minis terial organ, if any paper in England can be so termed, has expressed itself in such terms as to leave no doubt that more active interference has been, and is, contemplated. The frequent meetings of ministers, it is said, have been required not to discuss questions of home policy, or the phraies of the Queen's speech, but have been almost entirely devoted to the consideration of the pro- babilities of a war in which we may be compelled to take part, and it will be recollected that when Russia occupied the Danubian Principalities in order to extort from the weaker Power-Turkey —a concession which diplomacy failed to procure, we, in concert with France, came to the conclusion that it was time to interpose. The position now is not dissimilar except in that being one party to the treaty of 1852 our honour is far more deeply concerned, and our power as much threatened as when we proclaimed war against Russia, and set out for the Crimea. Of late, perhaps, we have spent our strength in writing threatening des- patches and our conduct has excited even Saxony to write in defiant tones but because we have not rashly embarked in war, for the succour of the Poles and the fulfilment of the treaty of Vienna, it must not be concluded that there is not a voice in the Cabinet in favour of war. The reverse is the case; and startling as the announcement would be, we may yet hear that only three Cabinet ministers are firmly and distinctly opposed 4 to war. So far, however, from considering these facts as of a warlike tendency, we are of opinion that, if properly represented, as we do not doubt they will be, at Vienna and at Berlin, they may power- fully operate to induce those governments to modify their action. It can never be that Austria and Prussia to obtain a merely nominal advantage are ready to brave the united action of England and France. Rut something more than words is requisite to induce them to believe that the con- sequences we threaten will ensue; and are there- fore rejoiced to hear that the French have already had a survey made of the coast near Kiel, with a view to select the fittest spot for effecting a landing, should France be involuntarily compelled to put her strength at the service of Denmark.