Flintshire Observer Mining Journal and General Advertiser for the Counties of Flint Denbigh

HOLYWELL BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FKIDAY, May 22nd, 1868. Present-The Right Hon. Lord Mostyn, (chairman), Mr Thomas Owens, (vice-chairman), H. S. Cooper, Esq., and the Rev. T. Z. Davies. Holywell-Mr John Price and the Rev. Evan Lloyd Nannereh— Rev. D. Williams; Ysceifiog-Mr John Williams; .Northop—Mr Thomas Webster Flint—Mr Edward Williams; Whitford— Mr Alfred Parry; Mold-Mr Joel Williams Llanasa-Mr Thomas Hughes. ROUTINE AND FINANCIAL. The minutes of the last Board having been read and confirmed, and the out-door application and relief lists considered, the Clerk stated that the balance in hand in favor of the Union amounted to X2149 3s 2d. The relieving officers received the following suma for the payment of out relief Mr John Roberts, Mold X165 Mr William ilughes, Holywell 176 Mr J. F. Hooson, Whitford 130 VAGRANCY. The Chairman observed that during the past fort- night not less than 165 vagrants had been relieved at Flint, whilst at Holywell (in the house) there were 109, and at Mold 62 making a total of 336. Mr Cooper said that there was a system of paupor vagrancy which he wished to call the attention of the Board to, he meant cases in which paupers from Holywell and other places, who receive relief from the Union, go about begging, stating that they are starving and in want of bread, and crave relief. The Board considered that the remedy did not lie with them, but by the persons refusing relief to such suppliants. The Rev. T. Z. Davies thought if they stopped the relief of all such beggars they would not beg again. The Vice-chairman observed that he could name some of the persons who go about the country begging, and they were the very persons whose homes the Board had endeavoured to break up, because they encouraged prostitution. The noble Chairman said perhaps they were aware that the correspondence which had taken place between the Poor Law Board and the Guilford Union had been ordered to be published, and as soon as that was done he would send Mr Cooper a copy. He enquired of the master what was the character of the vagrants relieved at. the Workhouse, and what was the effect produced since the appointment of a constable. The Master said that some of the vagrants were working well. He thought that they should have had twice as many visitors there but for the constable, and one morning when twenty four of them were leaving the Workhouse, they challenged the constable to go out into the road and they would stone him to death. The Noble Chairman I should like to catch them. That's a little too much. RATING OF WOODLANDS. The Clerk read a letter from the collector of poor's rates for the parish of Llanasa, stating that Mr Dawson, as agent, had refused to pay the rate upon Sir Pyers Mostyn's woodlands. The Rev. T. Z. Davies supposed that it was not a matter for the Board, but a course of law. He enquired whether the rate was properly made ? Mr Thomas Hughes replied that it was, and that it was at present in course of collection. The Rev. Mr Davies Then the collector must take out a summons The matter then dropped. NON-RESIDENT RELIEF. A letter from the St. Asaph Union was read, referring to the determination of this Board not to pay non- resident relief on behalf of other Unions, or to sanction the payment thereof to their paupers residing out of the Union. The St. Asaph guardians thought that it would be very hard to break up the homes of the paupers residing in this Union, and they therefore would take the necessary steps to relieve them on their own responsibility. They applied for the formal con- sent of this Board to receive their paupers residing at St. Asaph without an order of removal. The Clerk said that as the St. Asaph Union intended relieving their paupers upon their own responsibility, they should also give a similar consent to that asked from this Board. The St. Asaph Board may at any time stop their payment of relief, and then the paupers would fall upon this Board, and have to be removed. It was decided to grant the application, providing a similar consent was given them by St. Asaph. Mr Joel Williams remarked that his motion for rescinding these resolutions would have been carried at the last Board, but two of the guardians raised their bauds against it by mistake. THE HOLYWELL COLLECTOR. A letter from the Poor Law Board was read, sanc- tioning, under article 2 of the General Order, payment of the sum of X30 for a half-year, as extra remunera- tion to Mr Edw. Evans, collector of poor rates for the parish of Holywell. The money was ordered to be paid Mr Evans at the expiration of each quarter.. ANONYMOUS. The reading of the following letter, caused some Amusevent amongst the guardians. The Clerk said that he had received the letter that morning, but he did not know whether it was a hoax or not, and he knew nothing at all about the subject of complaint. May 20. Plase MiatqfcSJafdine wil you be so kind to tel the rason that some is get bey from the parish an others can get non i bav bin before you worships an you did not gi., ma BOD but did ofer me the house because i did bey £ 7 a year for my house that is not rite for you do giv to Mary Williams an she beys t8 an as a boy working yo;. should try to dale with al alike. Mary Williams tlu a house an land worth QJ-Ie of money. PETITIOlff, A copy of petition adopted by the Derby Union against the passing of the Poor Law Amendment Bill now before Parliament, was laid upon the table, PUBLIC VACCINATORS. I Instructions from the Poor Law Board respecting the vaccination orders were read, and the Clerk was desired to require those public vaccinators who are at present not under contract to enter luto one at once, according to the form prescribed. HOUSE MEDICAL OFFICER. A copy of letter forwarded to the Workhouse medical officers by the Poor Law Board was read, regulating some of their duties, and also as to other matters relating to their office. MASTER'S BOOK. Number of inmates in the House last Board-day, 199 admitted since, 9; 1 biith and 2 deaths pre- sent number, 207. Vagrants admitted during the fortnight, 109. A KIND OFFER. The noble Chairman said that before they separated he wished to st^te that it was now in his power to recommend children from seven to sixteen years of age, to the Welsh School at Ashford, where they would receive an excellent middle-class education, for which Welsh children would have to pay L15 and English children L17 a year. He believed tkat he 8 ''Gd.'il;l appointed a Director, and it only required him to nominate three or four children, and they would be at once admitted. If any of the gentlemen present knew of some children whom they could recommend, he would be most happy to nominate them. The Rev. D, Williams gave an instance of a clergy- man's child having been admitted to these sghooj^ and the Board expressed its thanks to Lord Mostyn for the,gejuer.ow offer. THE BAGILLT NUISANCF. The Inspector reported that the grievous nuisance which had been so long complained of at Bagillt, was now effectually remedied, the expense of which was defrayed by local subscriptions. This ended the public business.

Mostyn -Sudden Death. —A young man named Richard Jones, of Ffynnongroew, met with an awfully sudden death at the Mostyn Colliery, on Tues- day, the 19th inst. That day appears to have been ,the first day he worked in the pit, when he was accom- panied by one Joseph Richardson. After having been in the pit some time, the deceased complained of being unwell, and his companion requested him to go upon land, but the deceased replied he would try to work his stem out." Shortly afterwards he remarked that he was no better and must go to land, and Richardson at once accompanied him, after having gone some dis- tance Richardson, who preceded his companion, turned and saw him in convulsions and foaming from the mouth. He at once ran off for assistance, but when !hbJ returned the deceased was dying, and expired Immeai..J.ply afterwards. At the coroner's inquest, £ eld on Mone.y last, atthe Crown Inn, Ffynnongroew, I yerdict of dieafrom natural causes was returned. Review of the Flintshire Militia.—The review of the Flintshire militia took place this day week. Sir John Jones, K.C.B., the reviewing officer, who arrived in Mold on the previous evening, entered the field soon after ten o'clock, and after he had been received with a general salute, he carefully inspected the line. The regiment were then put through all the field-day movements) which were executed remarkably well, the light drill being exceedingly good. Sir John Jones, K.C.B., addressing Colonel Wills and the other officers; said he was highly pleased with the clean ap- pearance of the men, and also with the drill as a whole. The marching past was very good, though the marching past in double time was not as well. He intimated that there was too much talking among the men of No. 3 company, and he hoped it would be put. a stop to in future. With those exceptions he was greatly pleased with the drills. The regiment was under the command of Colonel Wills, Major Roper, Captain Warren, Captain Raikes, Captain Shackle, Lieutenant Jones, and Lieutenant Medley, Dr. Williams being the surgeon of the regiment. There was a numerous company witnessing the review, the weather being beautifully fine, including a number of the elite of the neighbourhood. MOLD.-Discovery of a Tower Foundation.-On Wednesday a discovery highly interesting to antiquar- ians was made on the Bailey-hill, near this town. All historians agree that the Bailey-hill was originally the site of a castle and fortress. The short account on re- cord of this castle specifies that at one time it was in the possession of the Mont Altoeans, that it had been the scene of many engagements, the most noted being that in which the castle was taken by Owain Gwynedd in 1144. It is stated that the castle formed a resting-place for Edward I., who lodged there for a night before proceed- ing to Carnarvon. In 1149 the place was again taken by Griffith ap Gwenwynwyn. It is supposed that the last attack upon the castle was made in the time of Sir Griffith Lloyd, who failed in the attempt, and was taken prisoner to Rhuddlan, where he was beheaded in 1322. It is also rumoured that there was a strong fortress, the walls of which may be traced in several parts of the hill. During the time when the Bowling Green was being formed, in 1849, a great number of human bodies were found when ti.e men were levelling. It has long been the wish of many antiquarians that the hill should be explored no one, however, seemed willing to take the responsibility and expense of doing so, until the eminent antiquarian, Mr. Cain Parry, at his own expence undertook the work last week, and, after boring and clearing for two or three days, a cir- cular foundation wall of a tower was discovered on the high mound. The wall is from 3! to 4 yards in thick- ness, and it surrounds the top of the mound. A large number of persons have visited the place this week to see the discovery.

National Provincial Bank of England. An unanimous resolution was passed at the meeting of proprietors on Thursday, recording the warmest thanks to the directors for their very successful management of the affairs of the company, and never was a tribute more deserved. Now that we have the advantage of seeing a balance- sheet of the business, and comparing its progress from time to time, we are able to appreciate the value and importance of the bank in a manner that was impossible, under the old system of secrecy. When the bank proposed to enter upon London transactions, it was generally supposed that a competitor of great importance was about to put in an appearance on a new field. A competition was anticipated in the item of deposits which might alter the comparitive rank of some of our old favourites, but few expected to see all but one ieft behind, and the l'ivhy as to importance of liabiiitieS restricted t° the leading London Bank and the National Provincial. There is still a good interval between these two colossal institutions, but the progress now achieving by the junior bids fair to make the case hereafter a close one. The deposits of December, 1867, were 13,604,1S0 £ against 13,059,8131. at same time in 1866. The amounted to 544,36"11., or 4 per cent. Acceptances show a fractional increase of 14,5861, or the difference between 350,0081. in 1867, and 335,4221. in 1866. The reserve fund is increased from 250,386/. to 259,7061., the sum of 9,3191. having been added from the profits of the year. There is a decrease of profits from 117,2001., to 85,6001., which allows of a distribution on the whole year 1867, of 21 percent., as against 24 per cent. in 1866. The stagnant cosdition of the general business of the country having diminish- ed, to a serious extent, the demand for all banking facilities, fully accounts for this small falling off. On the other hand, when commerce resumes its normal activity, there is'every prospect of witnessing a great expansion of business in this bank. The number of shareholders is now 2266, the number of of branches 110, and sub-branches 24, three having been added during the past year by the acquisiti- tion of the old and highly respectable business of Messrs. Crawshay Baily, and Co., of Newport, Mon- mouth, and Abergavenny. We notice with regret that the joint general manager, Mr Alex. Robertson, is under the necessity of consult- ing his health by retirement from the honourable post which he has enjoyed for only a brief space. Mr Robertson's services to the bank having, however, altogether extended over the third of a century, he has well earned the repose which he now seeks. Mr Wm. Holt succeeds. 4

HOLYWELL LOCAL BOARD. An adjourned meeting of the members of this Board was specially held on Monday morning last, to consider the proposition of the Holywell Railway Company respecting the footpath across the Helt at the Strand, which the railway is to cross, and other matters relating to the line and public property. The members present were Mr Edw. Jo. Mr S. Williamson, Mr Sankey, Mr Garner, Mr John Jones, Mr. G. A. Davies, and Mr William Williams.—-Mr Williamson took .the chair by request. The Clerk produced a plan of the suggestions ot tne company respecting the public accommodation to be supplied in lieu of the path which the railway had to cross. He said that the company first proposed to hv.xc a -bridge across the line, which would be access- ible by steps, but the Board strongly objected to the steps upon many grounds, and suggested that a tunnel should be made underneath the railway for pedestrians. The company ggain jdid not approve of that, and although the preceat project would cost them more for its construction, prcpo&ed that it should be carried out, and which consisted of a. bridge across the line, with an inclined plane at a gradient,of one in three. The plan was examined by the Board, and it was moved by Mr G. A. Davies, seconded by Mr Garner, and unanimously carried, that the proj ect be approved of. The Clerk then produced an engrossed petition to Parliament against the paesing of the present bill for the extension of the line. He said that so far the company had promised to do these things, but they had not yet bad an agreement in writing that they would do so, and as the following day (Tuesday) would be the last day for petitioning against the bill, he had had the petition prepared, but it would not be presented if they would give them that undertaking. If they allowed the opportunity to pass the company may refuse to carry out these requirements, and the Board would be left powerless. Mr Edward Jones thought that if the railway was carried on to Mold it would be a great element of success to Holywell, but as a public body they were bound to protect the public rights. The Chairman said that he had always been in favor of the railway, and would be sorry to do anything that would impede its progress, but he supposed this petition was merely pro forma. The Clerk said that the railway company also agreed to make an egg-shaped barrel drain in the place of the existing one, which they would interfere with, and promised to give an undertaking in 4800 not to dmage any of the three public wells along the route. The agreement was now in course of preparation, andsvep if the petition was presented, it could be withdrawn as soon as the agreement was entered into. Mr Sankey observed that the company may as well have had a petition in favor of their i ail way from the Board if they would only have carried out what they had promised, instead of one against it. The petition was then signed by the members present, upon the understanding that it should be withdrawn as soon as the agreement to secure the public rights were entered into. The meeting then terminated Y

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Please to Publish this in the Flintshire Observer for the 29th Next Friday.—yours truly, CHARLES CLARK, News Agent Flint." Flint, May 19th, 1868. i beg Respectfully to inform the Public Inhabitance of Flint and the Nabourbood that i Charles Clark have been Appointed by the Town Cooncill of the Borough of Flint to be the Town Cryer for this Town and its Nabourhood, and i Also beg to inform the Public inhabitance of Flint that aney thing Lost or Found or Stolen or Strayed within the Borrow of Flint that Applaction to be made to me Meadetley, and i do Now Also beg to Return my sinceer thanks for their kind- ness in Preasenting me with this Livery which Now 6peaks for itself, to the Town Councill Perticlar. Gentlemen i Remane your Obedient servant CHARLES CLARK Flint -0-

CAERWYS PETTY SESSIONS. TTRERDAV LAST.—Before Ll. F. Lloyd, Esq., Capt- Pennant, and the Rev. D. Roberts, Llandyrnog. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. W. G, Hanmer, Afonwen, was charged by Supt. Adams with having in his possession a pair of scales -1 lb. deficient against the purchaser.—Fined 4s and 6s. costs. William Morris was summoned by Supt. Adams for having in his possession a pair of scales If oz. against the purchaser. Mr Adams stated that he found the scales in a room upstairs.—Fined Is, and 6s costs. ASSAULT. Hugh Hughes v. Robert Astbury.—The defendant, who was charged with having struck and kicked the complainant on the 21st ult., was fined 2s 6d, and 8s costs, or in default 7 day's imprisonment. Testimonial to the Rev. William Davies, Wrexham.—We learn that the friends of the Rev. William Davies, of Wrexham, are about to present him with a testimonial in recognition of his long and faithful services as curate of that parish. The Mayor (Peter Walker, Esq.,) has headed the list of subscribers with 10 guineas; Sir Watkin and Col. Palmer have each subscribed X5, and several others amongst the leading parishioners have contributed sums from two guineas downwards. The amount, which has been privately subscribed, has reached £8Q, and we have no doubt from the rev. gentleman's popu- larity a very handsome testimonial will be realized. Mold. Laying Foundation Stones. On Monday two memorial stones were laid at the founda- tion of a new WfegJjeyan Chapel, in Wrexham-street, by Mr Thomas RFzleburst, of Runcorn, and Mr Jacob Forrest, Pentrclbobin, Mold, each subscribing twenty guineas towards the building fund. The Rev. W. Willan, of Chester, opened the proceedings by reading a psalm and offering prayer, after which the ceremony of laying the stones was performed. A splendid silver trowel was handed to each gentleman, and a mallet by Mr Chattertoa, the architect. A large company who had assembled to witness the proceedings, was then addressed by Mr Hazlehurst, Mr Forrest, and the Rev J. Hargreaves, of Liverpool, A public tea meeting was held at half-past five in the Market Hall Assembly-room, and at half-past seven, the Rev. Richard Roberts, of London, delivered his excellent lecture on Bishop Hooper," to a numerous company. The proceeds of the tea and lecture to be devoted to the building fund. I

Marriages. 18th inst, at Rhosesmor Chapel, Northop, by the Rev. W. Pierce, in the presence of Mr J Astbury, registrar of marriages, Mr Joseph Denman, Rhesycae, Halkyn, to Anne, daughter of Mr Thomas Jones, Wern y gaer, Northop. At St. Mary's Kirkdale, Liverpool, by the Iev. T. Major Lester, M.A., Mr John Williams to Miss Catherine Jones, of Holywell, 28th inst., at the Weateyw CLapel, Holywell, by the Rev Mr Williams, in the presence of Mr P. M. Evans, registrar, Mr Edward Williams, Carmel, to Miss Mary Evans, of Lloc. 20th inst., by license, at the Baptist Ghapel, Holy- well, Mr David Jones, confectioner, Croim-atreetito Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr Robert Williams, Top-house, Greenfield, Holywell. 19th inst., at the Welsh Presbyterian Chapel, Mold, by the Rev. Roger Edwards, assisted by the Rev. Jcbn Jenkins, Chester, John Roberts, Esq., Well House Farm, Saltney, to Elizabeth, second daughter of George Griffiths, Esq., Ty Newydd, Mold.

CORRESPONDENCE. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinion of our correspondents. 1, Guildford.place, Russell-square, London, 27th May, 1868. To the Editor if the Flintshire Observer." { HOtYWELlT"jiAILWAY COMPANY. Sm,-I. hae this morning read the petition of the Local Board against the Bill now being promoted by the above Company in Parliament. The chief objec- tions put forward by that Body (whose principal object, one would tbink, would h to prom<*e or assist any- thing tending to the improvement of the Town,) are- 1. That this Line has been constructed out of the authorised Limits is of an objectionable gra- dient—1 in 27 and is in a deep cutting; 2. That it will most injuriously affect the Drainage and Wells of the Town. 3. That the Company have not means to construct the Line. Now, sir, as my friends and myself have devoted a very large sum to the scheme, acknowledged hitherto to be certain to conduce to the prosperity of the Town, I hope you will think it fair to insert this in your columns of Friday next, in order that my fellow- ratepayers may judge as to the advisability of expend- ing their money upon Parliamentary opposition to a project which will considerably increase the value of their property. I will merely add a short reply to each objec- tion- 1. The Line has been constructed out of its limits in order to secure a large amount of traffic, and to enable us to accommodate the town with passenger traffic, (which the original line could not have done,) and this has been done at our 3 risk, for the benefit of the town the gradients are perfectly satisfactory (the ruling gradient in the original Act being, I believe, 1 in 19,) and to anyone who had the slightest knowledge of engineering, a cutting on a stiff gradient is far preferable to an embankment. 2. We have offered to cover over the drain at the back of the White Horse, and to arrange so as not to interfere with the wells, but we decline to accede to the request of the Local Board to construct a main sewer for them. We find plenty of means of employing our funds in our own affairs, and cannot carry out for the Board these sanitary improvements to the town, the want of which have been and are a disgrace to Holywell. 3. Having thus far carried on the extensive works of the Railway with our own means solely, and purchased a Locomotive—which will shortly be on the line—is the most bond fide proof of our resources, and the statement made by the Board is as false as it is petty and malicious. I may add, with every wish to do what is needful, we shall resist to the utmost all attempts at imposi- tion. Yours obediently, L. D. BU NN. •

THE (TALACRE) TOWN CLOCK. To the Editor of the ";Flintshire Observer DEAR SIR,-And so really at last the Clock Tower has been commenced, and there is now some chance of seeing what you have so long and so perseveringly advocated accomplished. As far as I can recollect of the plan of the Tower I believe it will look remarkably well, and I feel sure that when finished some few who, I hear; have their doubts on this subject, will themselves be agreeably disappointed. In the court-yard of Charing Cross Hotel there is a similar construction, and also near to the Palace Yard, bv the Houses of Parliament, and if such buildings are there approved of, what possible objection can there be to one in Holywell! Now, in carrying out the design of your architect, Mr Peter A. Williams, your contraetor should be most punctilious, and I hope he will be; no deviations from plans or specifications should be allowed, but all and everything should be done so as to ensure a building that will in after generations be approved -of and admired. Yours truly, A CORNER STONE.

GAME! GAME!! To the Editor of the I Flintshire Observer' SXR,-I stated in my former letter that game pre- serving was a growing evil. Such is the case, and the fact will be generally admitted when the real extent of it is generally made known. Then we may fairly expect that this abuse will be placed in the balance before a legislative tribunal, having justice as its counterpoise, and then we may venture to predict that its fate will be doomed. I can aver from my own experience and knowledge that it has become a national evil, a monopoly, and a wrong an oppression upon one section of the community that is obliged through fear of injury, punishment, or ruin, to be reticent and murmur not. They know and have experienced it too often that rough truth quickly irritates," so the injustice is endured through a pusillanimous dread of ejection, the loss of a profitless tenement. Rather than sacrificing present securities (however vague) for future contingencies, the poor tenant clings to his vermin-pestered farm at all risk, and thereby, too often, suffering all the ills and wretchedness that are always inseparable from poverty and insolvency; and knowing what indigence is, he fears that losing his tenement means utter destitution, which completely enslaves his mind, and is almost the consummation of serfdom. The flagitious wrong, the excessive abuse which the farmer of this country has been groaning under must and will soon engage the serious attention of the intelligent and right-thinking portion of the community this monster grievance must be made to cross the threshold of St. Stephen, it must go there in its own travesty, and there it will receive condign adjustment. The enormity of it is only to be made known to the disinterested portion of the legislature and the public, and the inevitable result will be a refluent retributive feeling of indignation will be created, sufficient to sweep away this opprobrium which has been so long a reproach to our aristocracy. Game preserving has become from being a legitimate eport for the worthy owners of the soil, to be a mercenary evil. The market is glutted, the landlord's pocket is flushed, the tenant is spoliated. The appear- ance of many an estate of the present day is more like a signal that the owner of it is going to supply the whole community with game, and that beef and mutton are to be entirely superseded, than that a fair and open field sport is contemplated, in which there is to be as much if not more pleasure in the pursuit as in the capture. To this abuse the tenant-farmer is the victim he feeds the game; he keeps the gamekeepers, and pays dearly for a rude and exceedingly inclemfcnf espionage that is kept over him, as if he himself was a thief. TENANT FARMER.

0 Holywell. -Theatre Royal.-Dur,ng the past and present week a party of theatricals who have recently been located at Mold and Wrexham, under the management of Mr W. Jones, have appear&hat the Assembly Room, Bell and Antelope Inn, when upon each evening the performance has been varied with some very popular pieces. Considering the paucity of entertainments given in the town, especially of a theatrical character, it is somewhat remarkable that the patronage bestowed upon the Theatre Royal is very meagre, but nevertheless, not preventing the iwmpsn,v fulfilling their engagements. A grand fashionable night" was given on Friday last, under the patronftge of the officers of the 4th F.R.V., when the members of the corps were kindly invited to attend by the officers. The piece upon the boards was The Honeymoon, or how to Rule a Wife," the caste being supported by the whole strength of the company, the performance concluding with the farce A rough Diamond." On Friday (to-night) the second "grand fashionable night" takes place under distinguished patronage, for the benefit of the manager, when Mr H. Bradford, tragedian, of Saddler's Wells Theatre, will appear for that night only in Lord Lytton's play of five acts, The Lady of Lyons," impersonating Claudo Melnotte, with Mr Jones aa Gaspard. The company certainly deserve support, if a persistent endeavour to please may be considertU as a qualification for patronage, and we should be glad to see the appeal now made by Mr Jones heartily responded to. On Saturday night "Michael Earle, or the Maniac's Revenge will be introduced, concluding with "Maria Marten, or the Murder in the Red Barn." Commission.— Cheshire.—26th It. W. M. Moorsom, gent, to be Captain, vice Hawkins, resigned. Memoranda.—The Queen has been gra- ciously pleased to accept the resignation of fcthe commission held by Captain P. r. Pennant in the Jtoyal Flint Militia. We regret we cannot give the sailings of the "Prince of Wales" for Jnne, as the same had not arrived when we went to Press. NOTICE. Letters, &c., intended for insertion should be accompanied by the real name and address of the writer, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. The publishers will be glad to receive information of anyevents occurring in the district. It is not essential that these little matters of news should be elaborately written. Bare facts will suffice and the publishers will attend to the arrange- ment. All communications should be sent in as fcarly as possible before the day of publication.

THE LAST PUBLIC EXECUTION. The last dread sentence of the law has been passed upon Barrett, who was undoubtedly the most prominent actor in a crime which, at the time of its perpetration, startled the whole country, and which has never since ceased to be regarded with horror and execration. Never did an accused man have a more patient or a fairer trial than the wretched criminal who on Tuesday was launched into eternity to the accompaniment of groans and ribald jests. That it was he who fired the barrel, the explosion of which dealt out murder and desolation to so frightful an extent, cannot be doubted by anyone who has read the evidence, quite irrespective of Barrett's never having denied it. We may regret that in consequence of the determined efforts to prove an alibi, the wretched criminal was tortured by a respite from week to week, but the Government cannot be blamed for this. The Home Secretary was forced by the prisoner's friends to adopt the policy of delay, and to institute further enquiries which could not but result in a confirmation of the original sentence. The justice of that sentence, if we are to have Capital punishment at all, cannot but commend itself to all who have studied the case. Barrett's execution will be memorable, not only for the dreadful character of his crime, the complicated character of the evidence against him, and the long-continued uncertainty of his fate, but for the fact that that execution will be the last in the metropolis at least, and probably in the country, which will be carried out in public. That we should so long have had public executions has been our disgrace and our national misfortune, and the reform that will now take place is one that can scarcely be too highly appreciated. The example, of which we have heard so much will, in our opinion, be more impressive than ever it was. There will be a solemnity about the last dread scene, a judicial coolness that there never was before, while the death of the criminal will be unaccompanied by those horrid imprecations and jests, that horrid buffoonery, and that mercenary trafficking is his last agonies, which have hitherto characterised public executions. At this last execution we are told that ten pounds was obtained for a small room, the admission limited to three, where a view of the gallows was commanded; and every available coign of vantage, where the struggles of the dying criminal could be witnessed, was let for sordid money. It was high time that a country in the forefront of civilization should be freed from such legally permitted disgrace. We are a nation of shopkeepers, and we are none the worse for that; but at least we have done well to abolish the gallows as a show and an enter- tainment, and to retain it, while it is retained, merely as the last dread weapon of retributive justice.

HOLYWELL RAILWAY. In our paper of to-day will be found a letter from Mr. BUNN, animadverting on the proceedings of the Holywell Local Board, and the presentation by them of a petition against the Railway. We greatly regret that circumstances should have necessitated the presentation of a peti- tion, apparently against the Railway, but unfortunately the requirements of the Board have not been complied with, and the petition referred to was presented only at the eleventh hour, not in reality against the Railway, but to exact from the Railway Company certain conditions which the Board had hitherto failed to obtain, and we would respectfully suggest the perusal of the proceedings of the last Board in confirmation of our remarks. Had the Railway Company complied with the con- ditions of the Board, we feel assured a petition strongly in favor of the line would have been presented by the Board, but as a public body they are bound to protect public rights, and hence the unpleasantness which has arisen,— and as a dernier ressort, the Board felt called upon to present the petition complained of. I Of the wording of that petition, we must say, that in our opinion, more courteous language Of the wording of that petition, we must say, that in our opinion, more courteous language might have been used. Mr BTJNN, it must be admitted has done much for the interests of Holywell, and under the circumstances we do think that the utmost courtesy and indulgence should have been given to that gentleman. How- ever the petition is merely a pro forma affair after all, and we hope to hear of its immediate withdrawal. The town and country have most unani- mously approved of the Railway, as testified by the numerously signed petitions sent in its favor, and we feel certain that so far as the public of Holywell are concerned, they would cheerfully do all and everything they could in furtherance of the Railway,—which, as Mr EDWARD JONES at the Local Board on Monday last observed, if, as in all probability it will be, taken to Mold it would be a great element of success to Holywell." 0

PRESTATYN & CWM RAILWAY. A BRANCH line of Railway from the Chester and Holyhead Line, at Prestatyn, is now about being made to Cwm, by the London and North-western Railway Company. The pro- ject was set on foot some years ago, and the line was then contemplated by a private Company. The locality through which the intended line will run is one of the richest mineral districts in the county-abounding in lead, iron, and lime-stone—and we doubt not will be the means of opening up" numerous mines and quarries of immense wealth and importance. If we may be allowed to speculate on the future, we may safely predict that the pro- posed line will not terminate at Cwm. The Denbigh and Rhyl Line, at St. Asaph, will form another main trunk, with which a con- nection, in all probability, will be deemed advisable, and the line from Cwm will be there extended j and incalculable benefits will thereby

be conferred upon this part of the county. Prestatyn too, or its immediate neighbour Ad, most probably will become a shipping place of no small importance, and trifling as the pro- posed line of railway from Prestatyn to Cwm may, at first sight appear, we believe that it will form the nucleus of something great to follow hereafter. To be Sóld-Cheap, A NEW SET OF DONKEY GEARS, and also a A CHILD'S CHAIR SADDLE (leather); quite new, never been used. Apply at the Observer Office, Holywell. NOTICE. FOUND straying some time ago, TWO EWES and I ONE-XAMB. The owner ean have the same on proof of identity, and payment of all expences, and if not claimed within 14 days they will be sold to defray cost of keep, &c. For further particulars apply at the office of this paper. NOTICE. I RICHARD WILLIAMS, of Bagillt, will not be 9 responsible for any debt or debts that my wife, Elizabeth Williams may contract after this date, Signed, RICHARD WILLIAMS. May 26, 1868. NEW AND EXTENSIVE STOCK OP SUMMER BOOTS & SHOES For Ladies, Gentlemen, and Children, just received at R. & J. DICKS' HOLYWELL. R. & J. D. have much pleasure in announcing that they have now on view the largest assortment of GUTTA PERCRA BOTTOMED BOOTS AND SHOES, (Leather Top, and Imokt,) suitable for the approaching season, ever offered to the public of Holywell, and which for Style, Elegance, and Durability cannot be surpassed. 25,000 Pairs of these Shoes are Sold Weekly at the various Establishments of the Messrs. Dicks, being approved of by all Scientific Men, and warranted to keep the feet warm and dry, without any iryurious effect whatsoever. W Every Pair of our BOOTS AND SHOES are Warranted. They are noted everywhere for being Superior in Quality, Elegant in Style, Easy in Fitting, and Durable in Wear, and are much Cheaper and more Easily Repaired than Leather-soled Goods. GENTLEMEN'S I Blucher Boots 6s. 6d. Lacing do 7s. 6d. Balmoral do. 8s. Od. to 9s. Od. Shooting do. 10s. 6d. to lls.Od. Elastic Sides do. 9s. to Us. Od. Balmoral Boots 4s. 6d. Elastic Side Kid 4s. 9d. to 7s. „ Cloth 5s. 6d. Cashmere Boots 3s 3d to 4s 6d. Buttoned, Kid & Cloth 6b. 9d. Gutta Percha Shoes Repaired. NEW ELASTICS PUT IN OLD BOOTS. WOMEN'S. r GENTLEMEN'S Is. 3d. a Set for Cotton. I Is. 6d. a Set for Cotton. Is. 6d. a Set for Silk. j 2s. Od. a Set for Silk. THE STOCK OF LEATHER BOOTS AND SHOES, is also replete in every department, having just been replenished with a choice SUMMER STOCK. Children's Slippers and Boots in great variety from It. LAdies; and Children's Sand Boots. BOOTS AND SHOES REPAIRED IN LEATHER. -0- High-street, next door to Albert House, HOLYWELL. KINAHA^WHISKY KINAHAN'S L L WHISKY DUBLIN EXHIBITION, 1865. This celebrated Old Irish Whisky gained the Dublin Prize Medal. IT is pure, mild, mellow, delicious, and very whole- some. Sold in Bottles. 3s. 8d. each, at the retail houses in London by the Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale at 8, Great Windmill Street, London, W. CAUTION. The Public are hereby cautioned against imitations or substitutes, and to observe the red seal, pink label, and cork branded "KINAHAN'S L. L. WHISKY." Agent for Holywell and neighbourhood,— THOMAS HUGHES, SPREAD EAGLE INN, HOLYWELL. THl BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1881. In the County Court of Flintshire, holden at Holywell, in the Matter of JAMES DAVIES, of the Sawn Innj in the parish of Ysceifiog, in the county of Flint, Licensed Victualler: WHEREAS at a public sitting of the said County TT Court, held on the 9th day of May, 1868, the Court granted an order of discharge to the said Bankrupt, Notice is hereby given that an order of dis- charge will be drawn up and delivered to the said Bankrupt after the expiration of thirty days from this date, unless in the meantime an appeal be duly entered against the granting thereof. Signed L. R. MORGAN.

The Denbighshire Yeomanry Cavalry will assemble for permanent duty for eight days at Ruthin, on Saturday, June 13th. Holywell.—We are happy to state that our Clock Tower was commenced on Tuesday week last. In excavating for the foundation the town sewer, contrary to expectation, was discovered, and with the permission of the Local Board, the same had to be slightly diverted, which was accordingly done at an expense of S5. We trust that ere long the structure will be completed, and that it will meet with general admiration we have very little doubt. It will be an elegant structure of Talacre stone. We would here remark that the design of the Tower, kindly furnished by our late townsman Mr P. A. Williams, is in every particular complete and perfect, and we trust that the plans and specifications will be strictly carried out by the contractor Mr John Thomas, so that the structure when finished will remain a standing monument alike to the credit of the architect and builder. Mostyn. Fatal Accident. A coroner's Inquest was opened on Monday and subsequently adjourned to Thursday, the 21st inst, before Peter Parry, Esq., county coroner, at the Crown Inny Ffynnongroew, touching the death of Thomas Owens, 18, who was killed on the previous Saturday at the Mostyn Colliery by a fall of about a ton and a half of coal descending upon him. The jury, of whom Mr. Thomas Jones was foreman, returned a verdict of Accidental death." Bugillt.-In our last it appeared that E. Jones," instead of E. P. Jones, was fined for illegal weights, &c., and at the solicitation of Mr. Evan Jones,- grocer, Bagillt," be' beg to say that the report had ne reference to him. THE f< DERBY." The Derby has proved a dire" calamity for those who placed their faith in Lady Elizabeth. The winner, Blue Gown, comes of a race of conquerers; and perhaps the most noticeable feature of the contest- is that Sir Joseph Hawley has been placed in the un- precedented position of having won the blue ribbon of the turf three times. Great commiseration was ex- pressed for the Marquis of Hastings, but the Globe says it was pretty generally believed that his lordship nets something like £30,000 by the winning of Blue Gown. Printed and Published by the Proprietors, J AMU DAVIES and EDWARD JONES DAVIES.