The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

BOROUGH COUNCIl. I THE WATER BILL. I An extraordinary meeting of the Urban. Council was held at the Town Hall on Mon- day evening, Mr. E. T. Joiitc in the chair. The other members present were Messrs. Nathan Griffiths, John Simlett, John Thomas, J. Walter Thomas, E. Willis Jones, Joseph Roberts, H D. Recs. D. James Davies, W. Br am well Jones, D. R. Jones, together with the Clerk (Mr. Spowart) and the Surveyor (Mr Watkeys). THE WATER BILL. The Chairman, reporting upon the progress 01 the Water Bill, said that when they last reported the preamble of the Bill had been proved, subject to the protection of certain clauses, namely, the clauses t-o protect the dormant interests of the mineral owners and the plant purchase clause so far as the Rural District was concerned. He was pleased to say that so far as the mineral owners were concerned, the clauses to give them ease- ments to facilitate the carrying down of the colliery water to the part near the lower re- servoir had been accepted by the Committee ot the House of Commons. It was iugniy satisfactory, because it was feared by many ratepayers that the contention of the Craw- shay Bailey Estate would inflict great obliga- tion upon the Council. The other clause was with regard to the purchase of the plant from them by the Rural District Council. As a result of the proceedings between the Com- mons' Committee, the only purchase was of pipes and other plant within the new limit of supply. He believed that they could con- gratulate themselves upon the promotion of the Bill. The work had involved great, and I special labour so far as the Clerk's and Sur- veyor's departments were concerned. Much ¡' credit was due to the Chairman of the Water- works Committee, who had worked like a trojan in piloting the Bill up to -date. He only hoped that they would have no opposi- tion in the House of Lords. The Clerk, replying to Mr. Nathan. Griffiths, I said there had been no notification of any petition against the Bill when it would come before the House of Lords The Bill had been ordered for third reading, which would pro- bably take place to-morrow (Tuesday). Mr. Nathan Griffiths: There have been no withdrawals of the previous opposition ? The Clerk: No. AN INCORRECT STATEMENT. I The question of signing a precept for £ 43*27 13s. 3d. for the Harbour Trustees gave rise to considerable discussion. Mr. E. Willis Jones asked how muctr of the arrears of interest had been reduced during the last six months. He would like to know whether the amount of £ 8564- 7s. 5d. set out on the balance sheet represented the interest for twelve months. The Clerk: Yes, of course; as against that I this precept is' to be considered. I Mr. Herbert D Rees enquired why should there be an aiii.-),iiit of £ 5000 odd due in re- spect of unpaid accounts. I The Clerk said there were a good many claims both ways to be considered by the Harbour Trust. Mr. Nathan Griffiths said it was stated in the last meeting of the Harbotir Trust- that they were losing iElOOi) a year on the tug Faloon." That was totally incorrect. What they did lose was ES42 a year. He believed that EO far as the Harbour was concerned the Trustees were doing their very utmost to work the harbour as cheaply 11:5 possible. After some discussion with regard to the renewal of the loan from the Bank of England (which the press were asked not to re-port), it was decided to draw a cheque for the amount I of the precept.. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCER. On the proposition of the Chairman, secon- I ded by Mr. Joseph Roberts, Mr. Sharpe was re-annointed Iasnecto-r or Nuisances. ADVERTISING THE TOWN. I The Clerk said the Chamber of Commerce wrote to him some, time ago with regard to the formation of a Representative Permanent Committee to "undertake the compiling of a booklet for the purpose of advertising the commercial- advantages of Llanelly. The Har- bour Trust had appointed a few delegates to confer with the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Nathan Griffiths said it was hardly fair that the three incorporated bodies of the town should be asked ta confer, and the Trades and Labour Council, who did as much work as the o?her bodies, had not been invited. The Chairm-aa said that the invitation had hcen &ent them by the Chamber of Commerce', and the Trades md Labour Council had the ?aum Hberty to send th? same to them. .Mr. John Thoma?. observed that theTc were members of the Trades Council both on the I' Trust and the Qotwcil, and if they were going to appoint representatives they could choose I' them from lioth bodies. He did not think anyone represented anything but Labour on the Council at the present time (laughter). Mr. D. J ams Davies proposed that they ap- point the Chairman, Vice-chairman, and Mr Joseph Roberts t-o confer with the Chamber. He might state that the Harbour Trust had moved m tins matter long oetore the Cham- ber of Commerce llídú any suggestion. Mr. Nathan G riffiths proposed an amend-; ment —that the Council accept the invitation of iho Chamber of Commerce, providing they extended the s;une in\itatiuti to she Trades and La'*mr Council. ■ Mr. Joseph Roberts said it was the duty of the" Council to suggest extending an invi- tation to the Trade.s and Labour Council. Mr. W. Branny ell Jones: I hope not. We only invited there as guests. Mr. Roberts expressed surprise ,at Mr. .lonesV; attitude towards the Trades Council. Mr. W. Brain well Jones said that what, he said was that their representatives should not ask th-c Chamber nf Commerce to send out invitations. Mr. Nat>ian Griffiths said that if they elec- ted hi of he would not ser\ e upon the com- "iiitf-ec. He would think i; -n insult to the Trad. ■ and Labour Council. The Chairman' said that they were only vited, and they could i;ot 9 dictate to any authority what to :[". It would be within the provin-'i: of flutso. '.Members t<> make a sug- gestion. Mr. Willis Jones said that this excessive zeal and supposed jealousy would not lead to a sweeees'"nl conference. He was sure Mr. Griffith* was second to none in doing all he could to better the welfare of the town. It I would be very hopeless if tile, same feeling were introduced in 1he conference as had been introduced that night. He hoped :r1'.1 CriU?h- v'.ould not press that they should do som .'i ioiig for an institution which was out- -ide the Council. Mr. Si mlei; (ifi'd thai perhaps they would like to know why lie did not second the I amendment-. He could not guarantee that the secretary of the Trades Council had not rect i red an invitation j There v as no seconder t-o the amendment, arid was "uVmuitnly decided to aFPoint Mr. ioseyh Ft i^ Mr. H. !>. Rees, the Chair- ma?:, the Vice-chairman, and Clerk. NATION l. DISTRICT COUNCILS. ) I I The eke"I -t al that the National Con- i'erciui.' of Association was be ",1) in L > idon on July 15 16, and 17. lie d'Sio • ;oe < ooo.i | consider whether Ciey o I,: to a"tiend lj f' rovho1 :\1:, y, 1'o-oov Ji S;|id it l);ld been \:nud fqy them Tu appoint b Chairman and r.!<r! Mr. NV i ho:. Griffiths '??.??.?? t hv v ioid ready {v.s-•••■!■ r ;■ •ineio'i in ye- g ( t' r LÎ ¡ absolutely a waste of the ratepayers' money to send delegates to an association of the same class. They were going to have. an as- sociation for Wales, and at the same time they were going to send one to England. They would stay three days at the conference and between the time of going and returning it would make five days. It was absolutely a waste of public money. He moved that they do not send representatives this year. The proposition that the Chairman and Clerk be asked to attend was carried, Mr. J. Simlatt, Mr. Nathan Griffiths, and Mr. D R. Jones voting against. PARLIAMENTARY BILLS. The Chairman observed that the Council had for some time been engaged in Parlia- mentary Bills, ench as the opposition to the Burry Port and Rural District Council Bills, etc. This could not be done without incur- ring considerable expenditure. He took it that the proper course would be to refer the accounts for taxation where necessary. Mr. W. Bramwell Jones proposed that the accounts be referred for taxation. The rea- son why the accounts had not been before the Council before was due to the fact that they ilad been endeavouring to get a reduc- tion in some of the amounts. Mr. Nathan Griffiths: What is the total I amount ? The Chairman replied that he could not state the exact amount, Mr. Nathan Griffiths: You can give a rough guess. Mr Bramwell Jones: T do not know what is the object of having a rough guess. It will only mislead the public. Mr. Simlett enquired how the amounts of the councillors' expenses had been revealed. Mr. Bramwell Jones said that personally he was not ashamed of it., nor did he care from where it leaked out. The accounts could be seen in the minutes of the Finance Commit- tee when they were submitted to the Coun- cil. After some discussion the accounts were referred for taxation.

A Magistrate's Rebuke. THREE LABOURERS SENT TO PRISON, j At the Police Court on Friday Robert Tilley, David. Jones, and W illi am Davies, three itine- ra.nt labourers, were charged with sleeping out. P.C. Dades (lcpnsed that on the previous evening he found the defendants in the Sandy Brick Works without any visible means of subsistence, and in consequence he locked them up. Davies said he had been working for some time in Abergwynfi, but the colliery was stopped in consequence of depression in trade. The Presiding Magistrate (Mr. Thos. Jones): I am sorry to see three men like you, who are quite a,ble to work, here on such a charge, but I take it that you are not willing to work. P.C Davies said that one of the defendants said that they had been in Swansea, and they spent P.5 on boozing." Mr. Thomas Jones (to defendants): Do you not think it is disgiaeeful conduct oir your part. Three voting men like you. I will give you fourteen days, and I am sorry that I can- not give you more.

BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES Monday, before Messrs Thomas Jones and W. Y. Nevill. PURE NEGLECT. James Nicholas, Cwmfelin. was summoned for neglecting to send hie- child to school. Attendance Officer Thomas said the child had never attended school. and he attributed the fact to pure neglect. The defendant had been previously convicted for the same offence, and on the last occasion was fined £1 The Bench imposed another fine of RL HELPLESSLY DRUNK. Thomas Goge, labourer, was charged with, heing drunk in Market Street on May 22ncl. The constable said he found the defendant, helplessly drunk. The defendant pleaded, guilty, and said he had walked from Ponthenry, and could not find any lodgings. A iine of 10s. was imposed. "MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DRtNK. James Grant was summoned for being drunk in Stepney Street on May 22nd P.S. Roblin sail the defendant, was" men- 1 tally and physically" dnmk, ar>d the Beach fined him 10s. DRUNK. i Patrick Sullivan was summoned tor being drunk in Long Rowan May 23rd. P.C. Davies stated that he saw the defen- dant in Long Row on Sunday in a helpless condition. Defendant. was fined 10s., and allowed until Saturday to find the money. I INCAPABLE DEFENDANT. j Michael Sheridan was lined 10s. for being drunk in Vauxball on May 23rd. P.C. Luther Jones said he saw tlw defen- I dant ahout 1 am. on Sunday morning leaning against the wall in Vauxhall, and lie was not ) capable of taking cam of himself. DID NOT DRINK THE RUM. Thomas Lev. '?., tailor, pleaded not guilty to being drunk »n the 1- air Field on Sunday. The constable said lie saw the defendant about two o'clock on Sunday, sleeping in the Park. A bottle of rum was found in his pos- session. Mr. thorn as Jones: Where is the rum now? The Tt is iii the Polic-c, Mr' Thomas J ones: He did not ,chink the irnin then (laughter). ThE Bench DISORDERLY -DEFENDANT. John Roberts pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in Prospect Place- on Sunday. P.C. Poyntz said he was called to the lodg- ing-house to eject the defendant. Having been eject.e.d be began kicking the door, and became very disorderly Defendant was fined and was allowed a week to find the money. A MAGISTRATE'S SYMPATHY. I ,I(tilt- WiUi:nnRccs. Thomas Cnsey, I John Saunders, and Hugh Williams, all labourers, were summoned for sleeping out lal)our-ers, wele siii)lilk?)lle(l Olit P.C. Davie? said he saw i?vu of the defen- dants fast asleep in the Park. They failed to I ?ive a good account, of themselves. The defendants contended that they faÜed to have lodging in the town. The <'i.er?s<?d rhe defendants f?tild have called at the Police Station for tickets. Ivir. Th.o;nas .Tones: T. am sorry to find that five able-bodied, men leave been g the greater number of th.Hu 'without means. I will give you fourteen, days with hard I any of j your class. I

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RURAL COUNCIL. I PWLL WATER SUPPLY. I The monthly meeting of the Rural District Council was held at the Workhouse on Thurs- day morning last, Mr. J. L. Thomas in the chair. The others present were Messrs. Dl. Davies, W. Y. Nevill, David Harry, John Davies, W. B. Jones, W. Llewellyn, Llewellyn Olyon, together with the Inspectors and the Medical Officer (Dr Evans). THE WATER BILL. 1 From the minutes of the last meeting, it ap- peared that the Clerk had endeavoured to arrange an interview with the promoters of the Llanelly Water Bill, so as to come to terms, but as the promoters declined to meet them he was obliged to engage counsel to oppose the Bill. ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT. With regard to the alleged encroachment of the Great Western Railway at Pencoed, the Surveyor said he had seen the plan, and found that there was a public road there for pedes- trians. The Clerk said the Surveyor had better see for an alternative path equally as convenient as the other, and the G.W.R. Company, who were always amenable to reason, would be communicated with. They could not then I complain of the closing up of the old one. PWLL WATER SUPPLY. n I I The question of a water supply for the 1'wll district was raised. It. was reported that the population was rapidly increasing, and seve- ral houses were being constructed. It was suggested that a tank should be fixed holding 250,000 gallons, and a quarter of an acre of land be procured at an estimated cost. of £750. In reply to Mr. W. Y. Nevill, the Clerk said the Pwll district would be affected by the new water supply The Clerk: Do you not think, Mr. Owen, seeing that this is within the new limit, and the pipes will shortly be laid along Sandy Road, rather than spend £ 750, that it would bo better to get the pipes there as a part of the extended supply. Mr. W. B. Jones: But you will have to wait five years for that. Mr. Llewellyn Owen proposed deferring the matter for a month, which was agreed to. PONTYEATES DRAINAGE. I The Surveyor reported upon the drainage scheme for Pontyeates. The drains of several of the houses at present discharged into the ditches in the main road, and in consequence, during finel weather, a foul and offensive smell was created. He suggested, in order to abate the nuisance, that a line of 9 inch pipes be laid for a distance of 450 yards, and the owners of the houses should be ,compelled to connect with the main. He estimated the cost at i253. It was decided, on the proposition of Mr. Daniel Davies, seconded by Mr. David Harry, that the work be done LLWYNHENDY WATER. I The provision of water meters for trade pur- poses at Llwynhendy was discussed. Mr. David Harry said that some of the people would not accept a meter. The Clerk: We cannot compel them to fake the water. If the fanners used the water without metering it, we can proceed against them. The Inspector said that. one of the farmers had discontinued using the water. Mr. W. B. Jones proposed that if they dis- continued using the water, they could give instructions to cut them off, and give them notice that if they were afterwards caught taking the water from their mains or public taps they would be prosecuted. This was agreed to. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medical Officer reported that 32 deaths I took place during the last month, which was I equal to 17.8 per thousand of the population. NEW TRIMSARAN COLLIERY I The Inspector reported that two cases of fever had been notified during the month— one at Felinfoel, and the other at Pontyeates. A new colliery had been opened at Trimsaran and lie suggested that water from the stream be used until a supply be obtained. The Clerli &ii(i tlie Inspector could watch the developments erf the colliery, and if there was any danger as regards the supply he could bring the matter up again.

I The Whitsuntide Holidays. I Many people at this time of the year are thinking of taking advantage of the oppor- tunity to enjoy a few days' rest and change, in some spot away from their native sur- roundings prior to commencing their summer holidays; and indeed no better time could be chosen than Whitsuntide, hearing as it does, all the charms of early summer. One difficult question, however, where to spend these two or three days. Which- ever kind of holiday is selected, whether it be the country with its quiet surroundings, beautiful scenery, and fariii the sea- I side witn its bracing aii; or the two combined, the Great Western Railway, which is now universally known a.s the holiday line," is the railway M transport the holiday-maker to the very best resorts ia England at express speed for the lowest possible sum. Then there is London.—What a world of pleasure I the name suggests 1 A visit to tire Metropolis ¡'always has the effect of taking us out of our- selves, so to speak, for t]w time being, and ;t 'Ii is this absolute change of scenery that proves so benefieia' to mind and body. Therefore, why not spend a few days among the attrac- I tions of this great city? During Whitsun- I tide two great Exhibitions will be in full swing, viz., the "Imperial International'' at I Shepherd's Bush, and the "Golden West" at Eari s Court. A novelty that will no douht be i an additional inducement to visit the city of pleasure is the running of a Sight-seeing Motor Car from Paddington Station on Bank Holiday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I'll WllitSLIII for a totir round Loudon, leaving at 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p m. each, day, visiting all the principal places of interest, tor the modest fare of 4s. The journey occu- pies about 2g hours, and a Guide-Lecturer accompanies the Car. For particulars of holidays such a'.s those mentioned, reference should be made to the Great Western Railway Company's list of special Whitsuntide excursions. The splendid hook "Holiday Haunts," which is published annually by the G.W.R., is now ready for 1909. The guide tlun year is larger than ever, and contains' hundreds of pages of useful information respecting towns on the line, also particulars of ttCconunodation, golf links, etc., with numerous illustrations. A copy- can be obtained, price 3d., at the "nearest Great Western Station of Office, together with particulars of all Whitsuntide .excursions.

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Estates Committee. I U I RE-ARRANGEMENT OF THE MARKET. I A meeting of the Estates Committee was held at the Town Hall on Thursday last, Mr. Richard Guest presiding. The other mem- bers present were Messrs. W. Bramwell Jones, John Smith, William Roberts, D. Jas. Davies, J. Walter Thomas, E. T. Jones, together with the Clerk (Mr Spowart) and the Surveyor (Mr Watkeys). VENTILATION OF THE ATHENE UM I Apropos to the ventilation of the museum room at the Library, which was recently dis- cussed by the Library Committee, the Surveyor said the cost of two ventilators would be 2110. It was decided that the work be done. I COUNCIL'S PRICE EXORBITANT. The, Surveyor reported that Messrs. Buckley Bros., Worcester, who recently applied for a site at Ropewalk Road for a timber yard, had declined to accept the price stipulated by the Committee. He wrote to them asking them to make an offer, but they had not sent a reply. AN EVERGREEN QUESTION. I Mr W. Bramwell Jones called attention to an evergreen question between themselves and the Stradey Estate with regard to the water coming into the Park from Caemaen. There was an agreement supposed to be made between the Council and the Stradey Estate. The Surveyor: What was the agreement? Mr. Bramwell Jones: There was an agree- ment but I think it is the Clerk's fault this time. He. was supposed to take the matter up with M'r Mansel Lewis. The Clerk: After the nasty remarks of the ex-chairman I will make a report. INCREASE OF SALARY. I It was decided to grant an increase of 2/6 j per week to Mrs. Griffiths, the cleaner of the I Athenreum Hall. WAUNLANYRAFON ESTATE. I The Surveyor reported that Mr. Arnold, on I behalf of the Waunlanyrafon Estate, bad undertaken to fix an iron railing between the park and the boundary of the estate, in accor- dance with the, agreement entered into in 1901, and it would be necessary for the Coun- cil to carry out their part of the work, and fix entrance gates and to provide two wicket gates and a main entrance gate, at the estimated cost of E40. If the Council desired any addi- tional gates fixed, they could call upon the estate owners to provide them. The Surveyor's recommendation was ap- proved of. THE COKE WORKS SITE. The Clerk reported upon the cost of laying out the coke works site for building purposes. The Surveyor estimated the cost of making the road at P,400, and if they decided to do the curbing, etc., it would cost an additional £ 110. As far as the flagging was concerned, it was proposed that the tenants should pay. ft was suggested that they should ask the tenants to pay 2s per foot for tlie land, and that they should do the curbing, channelling, etc., themselves. Their normal price was Is. 6d. per foot, but the additional sixpence would recoup the Council in In years for the £ 400 they expended on the making of the road. They would have to borrow the money, on which they would have to pay interest. Mr. W. Bramwell Jones said he thought it was a bad day for them when they refused to accept Messrs. Williams and Davies' offer to take the whole plot of land. They would have saved all this expenditure. v It was ultimately decided to adopt- the re- commendation of the Clerk and Surveyor. MARKET RE ARRANGEMENT. MT. W Braamvell Jones enquired whether it was not possible for the members of that Committee to visit the Market, and see about. the re-arrangement. of the middle portion of it. It was -at present worse than ever. They would find in one portion fruit, toys, and books, and in the c.entre they would have sweets. Mr. D. James Davies: Mr. Jones ia advoca- ting more quacks to the Market? Mr. Jones: There is a, place allocated for sweets at the other end of the Market. The Chairman: The Committee attempted to make a re-arrangement of the Market some time ago, and gave notice to the stallholders, hut there was a strike, and nothing abso- lutely was done. Mr. John Thomas advocated visiting the Market, and they could see what was really going on. Mr D. James Davies: We will see ourselves as we really are then We will be like a mir- ror show (laughter). Mr. E. T. Jones said that one of the stall- holders, who had been in the Market, for six or seven years, made -an application far the stall* recently vacat-ed by Mr. Morgan Jame £ He Considered it a grievance, inasmuch as it was let to a person who was not a previous tenant. Mr. W. Bramwell Jones: We can deal with that at the same time. Mr. John Thomas: I think Mr Rees should prepare candidates for us. It was subsequently decided to visit the Market POSTMORTEM HOUSE. Mr. William Roberts enquired when they were going to receive a report, relative: to the postmortem house. Mr. W. Bramwell Jones: Another old ques- tion, Mr. D. James Davies: We have approved of the plans. The Clerk: The next, question will be that of borrowing the money. The Deputy Surveyor said they desired to reduce the expenditure of the bnihiins to ?00. is a ver?? The Surveyor: It is a very costly building. Lt was decided that the Surveyor should re- port and submit plans to the next meeting I MUSICAL FESTIVAL. I An application was made by Mr. Rhys Davies fo," the use of the Market Hall, on Sept. 4th. and 5th, on the occasion of a grand singing-festival. The Clerk said that Mr. Bees said that they could arrange to give applicants possession of the ball on Friday night. The festival was to be held on Saturday and Sunday, and a tew massed choirs would be in attenclanee. They bad to consider the fact that- they had j the regular tenants of the Council at the Market Mr. John Thomas said they ought to try and meet the stall-holders, who had to shift from their regular places. The Chairman: Has this festival been held, in the Market Hall before? Mr. J. Walter Thomas: No; it is being held in the Crystal Palace. Mr. D. James Davies: They will hold it in the local Crystal Palace this year. I Mr. E. T. Jones said they would not cause any great, inconvenience-to the trade, for the reason that it would only be one day. They I should compensate them for moving the usual stall-holders. The function would at- tract a large number of people to the town. Mr. W Bramwell. Jones: It will be a grand advertisement. It was decided to grant the use of the Hall for' live guineas. Finance Committee. I A meeting pf the Finance Committee was then held, Mr. E. T. Jones presiding. I ISOLATION HOSPITAL. i It was reported that the cost of re-opening, the Isolation Hospital recently, re-furnishing, nurse's wages, and the curing of patients "bod .amounted, t-o £ 184.

EUROPEAN POLITICS. I TWO VIEWS. I MORE PROOF. I We have a right also to call in the Hebrew Scriptures to assist us in identifying Taisliish. They testify that the modern Tarshish is asso- ciated with islands: "Surely the isles shall wait for me, the ships of Tarshish first" (Is. lx, 9). They are also to possess ships which would be a source of pride—" The day of the Lord of Hosts shall be upon the proud and lofty (including) all the ships of Tarsliisli" (Is. ii. 12-16). Combine this with the already quoted phrase: "the merchants of Tarshish with all the young lions thereof," and it seems unnecessary to point out how applicable these items are to.Britain. In the British Museum, in the MS. department, may be seen the copy of the charter for the English mer- chants trading to the. East Indies, granted in Elizabeth's reign.—Here are some items' there- from—freedom of entrance outward for four first voyages. All our goods must be entered in Customs House. Six months allowed for payment of the custom inwards, being reques- ted by the governor and company and bonds, with fixity for same—the goods being brought from the East Indies to the port of London, or the members thereof. If goods miscarry, going outward, the value of custom shall be allowed in other goods afterwards shipped. A prohibition to all other subjects, not free of this company, for trading to other parts without the license and assent of the com- pany. This prohibition reacheth unto all Englishmen who do adventure thither among the Dutch men; if their goods should be brought unto England that we might seize on it; and the division of the forfeiture was to be half to the company, and half to Her Majesty. That the company may grant a license to others for a gain to themselves to trade from the East India Company, but it was not to grant license to others during the term of 40 years. The company to promise to bring in after every voyage returned, within six months, as great a quantity of silver and gold or foreign coin as they shall carry out, the first voyage excepted. No liberty granted to carry out any gold by name, only silver. If this privilege be found unprofitable for the realm, then a. certain time warning be given the same shall be void—but if it lie found beneficial the same to be renewed with addi- tion. There are also seals in the Museum which are interesting. On Elizabeth's seal (which is numbered in the Museum as xxxvi. 19) there are twelve lions. On the original East India Company's seal (numbered cviii. 78) there is a globe with a band around; also two lions, with three full-rigged boats; and there are several mottoes, "Deus indicat," "Non minor est virtius," "Deo Ducente Nil Nocet," "Ovam Quaerere Parta Tuere" There are other seals (exxxvi. 76 and 77), on which they are called the united merchants of England trading to the East Indies." The reader will easily remember that in like manner the commercial penetration of merchants in South Africa, Canada, and Aus- tralia, was followed by the hoisting of the British flag. FOREIGN VIEWS. The items have been noticed by foreigners. Over sixty years ago one wrote: "The British Empire, the possessor of the finest countries of the East, beholds its factors reign over; eighty millions of subjects. The conquests of its merchants in Asia begin where those of Alexander ceased, and where the terminus of the Romans could never reach. At this iiio- ment, from the banks of the Indus to the frontiers of; China, from the mouth of the Ganges to the mountains of Thibet, all acknowledge the sway of a mercantile com- pany, shut i;p in a narrow street in the, city of London." In the report of the Committee of Foreign Relations of the House of Representatives at Washington, 1841, there are the following re- marks Britain at this moment presents to the civilised world the spectacle of the great- est. military and commercial power in com- bination ever known. From her vast posses- sions in every quarter of the globe, and her peculiar commercial system, she has been made the reservoir of the wealth of nations. Her internal resources, skill, labour, and machinery, with her capital, are beyond cal- dilation. Her natural position, being about midway of the coast of Europe, gives her control over the outlets and currents of com- meroe." Since these remarks were wTittn., has not Britain immensely wkled to her wealth, her commerce, and her colonies to such an extent that she may aptly be de- scribed as the modem merchants of Tarshish with all. the young lions thereof? ELI.IIS ISRAEL." The above is the title of a volume, which is1 one of the masterpieces of sustained and in- teresting demonstration of what is meant in the phrase "The Hope of Israel," for which Paul told the Roman Jews he had been ar- rested and was appealing to Caesar. Walker, Hendon Road, Birmingham, has reprinted i this volume. It appears that this book was sent to the Russian Ambassador in London, with a view to forwarding it to the Tsar Nicho- laoS There were also two letters writt-en— one to the Ambassador, and one for further- ance to the Emperor of the Russias. To the Ambassador it was said, This book which I now send your Emperor through your Ex- cellency will show what Divine Providence has decreed concerning it. He, or a succes- sor, will wield sceptre in Constantinople, for magnitude of power and extent of dominion, such as the world has never yet witnessed, since Nimrod hunted men as beasts before the Lord. Russia's mission is to reduce all the nations of the world, save Britain and her dependencies, into one Imperial dominion. Russia, like a mighty inundation, will over- flow the nations, and dash her waves upon their shores, from, the Danish Belts to the Dardanelles. Britain will rage and shake the world with her thunder; but, as in fhe days of Napoleon, her alliance will be fatal to them that trust her, and only precipitate their fall." i i I ?t? To the Cxarhe wrote: God has enu- merated the peoplü3 and nations which jire, to constitute your 'company' when the dominion of Russia shall have attained its full extent. No previous empire will have equalled it; for in addition to the territory you now possess, it will comprehend that of the old Roman Em- pore, with Persia, and the outlying countries of Germany, Bohemia, etc. Europe and Tur- key will fall before your hosts, as the former fell before Napoleon. England will be against you. You will not be able to cope with her upon the seas. She will make you rospec-i) her power-there: for God has given her the ocean, but the land to you." Intelligent readers can see how far these Scripiurally,en- gendered anticipations have proven true. (To be continued, God willing.)

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