The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

THE LLANDUDNO EISTEDDFOD AND THE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. To the Editor of the North Wales Chronicle. g|r,—The great annual gathering ot the literati or Wales will take place at. Llandudno during the ensuing week, and no doubt but what it will be attended with milch eclat, It will extend over four days, and Friday is I* be the last. Now, as a Webh Volunteer, will you permit tne to make a suggestion. Would it not be advisable and pro- per to close the proceedings of the Eisteddfod by having an inspection of the Carnarvonshire Volunteers on the Saturday, on the Conway Marsh ? The Bethesda, Car- narvon and liangor Volunteers could attend withouttnuch inconvenience; and nodoubtbutwhattheAnglesey Artil- lery Company would pnt in appearance. There could then be a sham fight, as at Chester, the other day, one party holding the Town Mountain, as the Russians did the heights of the Alma, whilst the attacking force would make the assault from the Morfa. There will be thousands of people from all parts of Wales at the Eis- teddfod, and such a finale would not beat all inappro- pniate, inasmuch as both are now National Institutions If the Adjutant Captain Peel, would only tike the matter in hand, I feel confident that it could be ma- Ntfed. n%,ed. Yours. &c.. I -?, VOLUNTEER. Conw?y. August 16, 1864.

LLANDUDNO.—OVERCROWDING OF BOATS To the Editor of the North Wales Chronicle. Sir,-In the last CHUONICLE I find there is a com- plaint of the occasional over-crowding of boats taking passengers on board to steamers, made by a Mr. Jones, of Liverpool. I beg to say, for the information of the public, that this took place on a Sunday, when the re- gular boatmen employed to take passengers on board the ustial steamers which call at the town on Week-days, ,Lti(I thev re f use to do s(l, never work at all on a Sunday, and they reftuse to do so, on conscientious grounds. They therefore, were not to blame in the matter. If Sunday excursion packets were compelled to land passengers in their own boats, it would only be just, and then probably there would be fewer drunken excursionist* in the streets of Llandudno on the Lord's Day. Yours, &c., A RESIDENT. Llandudno, August 19th, 1864. A RESIDEN'l'.

THE LLANDUDNO COMMISSIONERS. To the Editor of the North Wales Chronicle. Sir, By way of conclusion, I offr a few reflexions and suggestions for the consideration of the people of Llandudno, all of whom are more or less interested in the welfare of the town; and who, though they may not agree with me in every point, are nevertheless vitally concerned in the answer which time and their decision shall give to the questions now before them. And first, I lay down a proposition which no one will dispute, namely, that the world does not now-a-days creep along as it used to do. Everything is done with a speed and precision which mankind never saw till the last few years. The world is running a race, and the pace gets faster and faster. We all know what becomes of those who lag behind. Competition in every calling and in every walk in life increases more every day. There is a keen competition going on between health reaarta and places of recreation. Not only is the com- petition increasing between our home watering places- not only are notes taken and comparisons drawn between the various places of resort in our own country—not only are there, as of yore, a comparatively few of our countrymen going to spend their holidays in France, Switzerland, or Italy, but in these days of rapid railway travelling aud steam navigation, we have the whole Continent and the whole world competing and offering varied attractions to the invalid, the holiday maker, and thepleasure seeker. Which, then, will Llandudno choose—to go on, or to fall back-to win, or to lose ? It cannot stand still. Llandudno has every natural advantage that a water- ing place can have-it has invigorating sea and mountain air, the purest, health-giving breezes, bathing which lmvao nothing to be wished for, and scenery embracing lmd &ad water not to be surpassed and rarely to be equalled. With these advantages, however, the happi- est results hive not been achieved. A fundamental error, and one for which it is to be presumed the estate is accountable, was committed, when the plan of tli town was originally laid out, in packing the streets all Itooeo too close together. From the Great to the Littlt Orme, and betwixt the two bays, there is morelau. than will ever be covered with streets in close parallel Us&laud enough to have allowed of a more liberal use of it. But so high is the rate at which the ground has beeu leased, that people have been fain to cover every available yard of it with buildings of one kind or another. This is a grievous mistake, and if the past cannot be re- called, it is at least to be hoped that the future may be improved to greater advantage. It may well be asked il2pz this greed on the part of the estate, which, if it go on will lead to worst evils of old and over-built towns I Thote who have watched the late controversy on local affairs cannot fail to have noticed that it has been gene- rally admitted that oertain improvements are absolutely necasaary, and it was as universally recognised that these improvements could not be made without money. This it the kernel of the nut which so many have been emckiag. I* '!cytMt letter, I said that the mission of the I oommittionera had hitherto been to do nothing unless absolutely compelled by the force of circumstances or the pressure of public opinion. The sea wall is an in- atanoe of the former j the state of the public promenade the sufferance of open bathing in a state of nudity, the want of proper slaughter houses, of additional drains here and there, of arrangements for promoting general cleanliness, and for the removal of all offensive substan- ces from the town, are examples of the latter. This may probably be accounted for, in part, by the j^ ndiapo- iitioo of the commissioners to spend money, and it is gorwo that very little can be done, in the w&y of bn. P"W=tbl Witbout spwawg Money. Now, with regard to the sea wall. Without going into the question why it was not built long ago by the estate, as it obviously ought to have been, or how it come to pass that the estate managed so adroitly to shulHe the burthen of building a sea wall and making the esplanade off its own shoulders, we may take the case as it stands. The sea wall was not commenced un- til the force of circumstances compelled. In other words, the sea threatened to take possession of the town and to abrogate all the leases,and it became obligatory to stay the proceedings. So a piece of the sea wall was built, which the Mostyn Estate was in honour-bound to build years before. Of course there is a bill to pay—and with the excep- tion of a small portion of the cost which is borne by the estate, the commissioners intend, as 1 understand, to raise the money by a rate—not on the owners of proper- ty—but on the town at large during the present year. The ratepayers of to-day are to pay for a work which is for the benefit of future generations, and for the especial benefit of the estate and the owners of property. This is a most unjust and objectionable proceeding, in every point of view, for if it were right and just to lay an import on the town for such a purpose, it ought not to be laid on those only who happen to be living in the town at the present moment, that the money should be borrowed, and tho repayment spread over at least 30 years. In a word, instead of the bit by bit method which is being pursued, the probable cost of all the works which is desirable to be done should be estimated, and additional borrowing powers should be obtained in order to raise the money to carry them out in such a manner as would reflect credit on the place, and bring a profit on the investment. If a largo amount of money were required, the repayment might be. spread over forty or even fifty years. By this liieaus, the promenade which runs round the lovely bay of Llandudno might be ren- dered so beautiful and attractive as to outstrip anything of the kind elsewhere; slaughter houses might be con- structed, the drainage extended and perfected, an efficient staff organised foa such details es the emptying of ashpits, the removal of nuisances, and maintaining the streets in keeping with the superior style of architecture by which the town has beeu characterised during the last few years. By the same means the gas and water ooinpany's works might be purchased for the town, an additional market place erec:ed, ground secured and laid out for cricket, archery, croquet, quoits, &e. and last, though not least, the long-bilked of carriage drive round the Great Orme's Head might become an accomplished fact. All that is needed to make Llandudno beautiful to the eye, pleasureable to the sensations, and attractive to the seeker of pleasure, as well as to the valetudinarian, is to act upon the right priuriple-the public good, and to provide for the necessary expenditure That which would effect this, would also bo the most profitable to the capitalists, the tradesmen, and the ratepayers' gene- rally. It is well that this fact should be realised, that without some outlay, Llandudno cannot hold its own against its sister watering places, and unless it does this and something more—unless it strives for superiority and pre-eminence, it will run the risk of being surpassed and superseded by places which are sparing neither pains not expense to secure the patronage of the public. Nothing can be more delusive than to suppose, if the town went to some expense for such objects, that it would be money thrown away. It would be repaid four- fold. An outlay on public improvements, judiciously made, would realise a remunerative return by augment- ing the number of those who will come to spend their money in return for what the place has to offer for it, aud upon whom the prosperity of the town and its inha- bitants depend. With a sincere wish for the advancement of the place, and the welfare of its people, I end with this admonition to the commissioners, as men in authority, that they lift up their eyes and discern the signs of the times. I am. sir. I Your obedient servant, ST. GEORGE.

i. BY ELECTBIC TELEBBAPS. LONDON CORN MARKET—FKIDAT. Little done. Wheat at Monday's prices. I LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET—FRIDAY. Trade dull. No change since last Tuesday, WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET—FRIDAY. Wheat Is. lower. New 418. to 42s.

ARRIVALS AT THE GEORGE HOTEL, BANGOR FERln. DURING THE WEEK.—E Massey, Esq, London J Massey, ditto Mr and Mrs Mactier and party, ditto Mr Dum- noll, ditto Mr and Mrs Uanall, Liverpool; Captain and Mrs Leyster and party, ditto J Amswall, Esq, South- port; E C Buxton, ESIJ, Dublin; Mr and Mrs Pane, Leeds Thomas Emmott, Esq, and Misses Emmott, Old- ham Major S Nott, London; Mrs Ingolby, ditto Dr and Mrs Lune, Hull; Andrew Blake, Esq, 11th hussars; Mr and Mrs John Marsden, Liverpool; Rev J T and Mrs Feastou, Birmingham The Honourable Wm Bridg- man and party, Knockyn Hall, Oswestry, A H rT TO THE LADIEs.-If you want your Laces and Linens dressed in a superior style, (and who does not) you should use only the GLENFIELD STARCH, and you will be delighted with the elasticity and beautiful finish it gives to those articles. The Gleufield Starch is exclusively used in the Royal Laundry, and her Ma- jesty's Laundres* pronounces it to be the finest Starch she ever used. It was awarded two Prize Medals for its superiority, and the manufacturers have received numerous testimonials from all classes, all agreeing as to its excellent qualities. We would respectfully cau- tion our fair readers when buying the Glenfield Starch, to see that they get it, as inferior kinds are often sub- stituted. The manufaetureas have much pleasure in stating that they have been appointed Starch Purveyors to H.H.H. the Princess of Wales.

LLA.NDUDNO.. I THE VISITORS.-Tlie town continues to be crowded with visitors, though not fully to the same extent, per- haps, its it was a month ago. The weather during the past month or two has been magnificent in the extreme, and the visitors daily, make excursions to the most celebrated places on the coast, a nd in the interior of the country. The season, altogether, and in every respect, has been the best and most. brilliant one ever experienced in Llandudno. EXCURSIONS TO THE TOWN.—There have been several large excursions to Llandudno during the past week. On Tuesday, there were two monster ones from Cheshire, and on Thursday about 130 of the Young Cadets. who are being trained on board her Majesty's frigate Con- way," in the river Mersey, arrived in the town and du- ring the day proceeded to Conway to inspect the old Castle there. The young sailors seemed to enjoy their little "out" amazingly. MEETIHO OF Tllg COMMISSIONKRB.-An adjourned meeting of the Commissioners was held at the Estate Office, on Monday morning last, when the following members were present :-Messrs.Thomas Jones, Thomas Parry, Wro. Prichard, J. Williams, 0. Thomas, and J. Hughes. • Mr. T. Jones was appointed to the chair. The New Rate.-The Finance Committee laid the es- timates for the current year before the meeting, and in which they recommended a rate of 2s. in the pound as a town rate, and 2d. in the pound as a highway rate., On the motion of Mr. James Williams, moved that the above rates be adopted, which was agreed to. The Clerk (Nir. John Williams) was then directed to advertise the same in the usual way, and also to have posters put up in different parts of the town. The meeting was then adjourned until Monday next. FOREIGN MISSIONS—S.P.G.—We direct attention to the meeting announced in our advertising columns on behalf of this Society. The meeting is fixed for Monday, the 29th instant, in the Great Eisteddfod Pavilion, at 2 30 in the after- noon. The Chair will be taken by the Lord Bishop of Ban- gor. The meeting will be addressed by the Lord Bishop of Oxford, the Rev. Daniel Moore, M.A., Ilalsean lecturer at Cambridge, and other eminent speakers. We have often heard complaints, on former occasions of the Bishop of Oxford's visit, that parties, fearing that there would be a crush or waut of room, have kept away from these meetings. This year, however, none need be under any apprehension on this score, for the Pavilion is capable of seating about 5,000 persons com- fortably. We bear that there is likely to be an unusually large meeting. The object, and the talent present to support it, will no doubt be a strong inducement for parties to attend from all parts. We cannot close this paragraph without alluding to the true Christian spirit and liberality of Mr. Morris Prichard, the contractor for, and now the owner of the Pavilion, who in the kindest manner has allowed the Society the use of it for this meeting free of any ex- pense. THE NATIONAL EISTRDDrOD.- We are glad to find that the Pavillion, which is one of the largest, best ar- angea, and most imposing erectiona ever seen in Wales, has now been completed (Friday) with the exception of the in-door ornamentations, which are chiefly carried out under the management of Mr. Morrell, house decorator and painter. The building is in the very eentre of the town, adjoining the main street, and in a field opposite the Post Office. It has been erected in a remarkably short time, and altcigether it reflects great credit on the professional talent and taste of the architect, Mr. Felton, and the business promptness of Mr. Pritchard, the buil- der. The general arrangements are perfect, and leave nothing to be desired. The booking offices for tickets are placed in the corner of Gloddaeth.street-one office for stalls and first-class tickets, and another office for 2nd and 3rd class tickets. Close to these is the Bank, where all parties can get change; and a little beyond that again is an office for the sale of publications and pro- grammes. There are eight entrances to the pavillion, namely, two to the stalls, two to the firat-class seats, and four to the second and third class benches. There are likewise two private entrances for the artistes, commit- tees, and the officials; so that the access and exit to and from each deportment are totally distinct, and there will be no inconvenience or crowding by reason of one class of visitors having to pass through another class. We are glad, too, to find that proper care has been taken to secure ample ventilation, and should more be required it can be easily obtained by simple removing one of the top boards around the buildings. The retiring rooms for the lady and gentleman artistes are most convenient- ly fixed under the orchestra, and are spacious, private, and commodious. The outward entrances are as follows -from Mostyn-otreet, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd classes; Glodd. aeth-street, private entrances; Bodhyfryn Road, 2nd and 3rd classes The accoustic properties of the pavil- lion have already been put to test, as Mr. Wallace's Stringed Band performed there one evening, and a por- tion of the Llandudno choir have been practising the Cantata, when one and all pronounced the large building to be excellent for sound. The building will be lighted with gas, there being two large circles of lights—the centre one being 12 feet in radius. There will be 1100 lights altogether, and care has been taken to prevent the possibility of a conflagration, as there are no foot- lights nor side brackets, and the lights have no connec- tion whatever with the woodwork. Altogether, the pa- villion is a credit to Wales, and to all parties concerned in ita erection.

LONDON SEED MARKET—MOVDAY. The seed market continues Arm for all descriptions of seeds. Red cloverseed is held for higher price. as also are white seed and trefoils. Trifolium was in request this morning, at full prices. New winter tares were in small supply, and obtained high rates, the qualities very fine. BRITISH SEEDS. Canary, per qr .50. to 56s Linseed, per qr., sowing -s to 68s., crushing 52s to 58s

LONDON TALLOW MARKET.^MONDAY. The tallow trade is steady to-day, at prices without material change from Monday last P. Y.O .is quoted at 41s 9d per cwfc on the spoti and 43. 9d for October to December delivery. Rough fat 2s Id per Sibs. Town tallow, 40s 6d net cash,

CARNARVONSHIRE AND ANGLESEY INFIRMARY. Weekly Report In.paients remaining by last report 6 ) „ admitted since dMeh&fged cured. 1 died 0 relieved. 1 remaining in the house. 4 Out-patients remaining by last report 168 I admitted Surgeon for the week ensuing-Nir. Hughes. Visitors The Rev. L SlaterandE GreenaLEsq. John Rowlands. House-Surgeon

VALE OF CLWYD RAILWAY. Statement of Traffic Jor week endinj Aug. 13th, 1864. [Miles open—10.J £ a. D. Passengers, Parcels, &c 2 4 190 N(rellandise 57 5 0 Minerals 19 16 9 Live stock. 1 ii) 0 Total. 283 100 Corresponding week in 1863 183 15 9 m „ 59 8 0 19 4 0 It J' 3 3 0 Total 270 10 0 M. SMITH, Secretary.

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CONSIDERATE A I)VICE. I To the Editor of the North IVales Chronicle. Sir,-Whil.it it is difficult for adults to i)l),atin cl""Ci room on Sundays, would it not be advisable for visitors with famiiiei-to abstain from bringing so many children to St. George's Hall? The Rector, two Sundays ago, announced that unless the subscriptions towards the Services were more liberal, the llall services must be relin uishe<l. '? (?Sret?tike the room adulh might, would, nr should occupy; and at thin season, the dear little people give wavtothat weariue.ss, that even stronger persons cannot altogether overcome. I am confident, looking to my own little ones, that they ore better for their b.mdays at Home, than for their presence in a crowded Place of W orahip I am, Sir, I ?m, S'r, Yours, ic., No. 8. ——— Lhndudno, Aug. 15,1864. No. 8.

LLAND?DXO.-A PLH ? FOR A DONZFY I SHOW. To the Editor of the NorlK link* Chronicle. I Sir,-The recent Donkey Show, in LoTidon, and its success, induces me to write a few linos rejecting our friends" here. Cannot the principle residents in this lovely spot, exert their influence for the promotion of go desirable an object? It would be supererogatory to eu- large here on the many advantages to the donkeys, also to their owners. Should we not linvo improved animals -and would not the owners be induced to exercise more kindiiass-,tnti we should not have our feelings lacerated by that stick, -iiteii most unnecessarily liaed f Use your influence. Mr. E litor, and by a few remarks I little doubt th-ft sufficient money could be obtaiued to give handsome prizes. Yours, &c, Youra, &c, PATER FAMILIES. Llandudno, Aug- 15, 1864. P,S.-Itacea on the sand s on the i)venipg of the Show, ot course."

TO THE COMMITTEE OF" YR EISTEDDFOD." Gentlemen,-Allow me to suggest an Instrumental Competition" of a peculiar character, which would prove a great attraction during the Eisteddfod. I perceive by the announcements that the Harpist to the Queen," the Harpist to the l'iince of Wales," Md Pencerdd Gwalia," are engaged to appear. Why not e!fer a Prize to the best player among tbese' And if there is no prejudice existing against me as au indivdual, I beg to be included in the list of Competitors. The pieces to be played (in order to exhibit the actual merits of each Harpist) should consist, the first, of a Classical Selection from the Great Masters the second, a Fantasia by one of the best writers for the harp; and the third, a Composition by the Harpist himself, upon Welsh Melodies. Holding myself in readiness to give my name, I remain, yours very respectfully, ArTOMAS. St. George's Hall, Llandudno. Al'TUMAi:S.

I I THE LLANDUDNO EISTEDDFOD. To the Editor of the North Wales Chronicle. Dear Sir,—By your leave, I purpose to address the following remarks to the perusal of my townsmen, trust- ing that when all is considered, they will not be found premature, harsh, nor yet devoid of some truth. By way of commencing, I need hardly say, that consider- ably more interest is felt abroad, about the success of the Eisteddfod, than is generally found to exist among ourselves. I don't censure you for this; you have some- thing more profitable to see after. In a few days the monster pavillion will arrive at the last stage of completion, and very grand no doubt it will be; with its union jack floating to the breeze. In fact, the whole affair will suggest the idea of a perfectly full grown American Hippodrome, large enough to satisfy a' y Yankee's extravagant conception, with the perman- ent appearance of the eternal Ormes Heads! We shall soon come to the eve of "great expectations -retire to bed once more, and the morning will burst upon us, a busy scene, a mixed multitude of strangeis from all parts, rich and poor, fools and knaves, artistes and street acrobats, poets and bards, the Toms and Neds of the country who have been saving their five shillings for a day to the Eisteddfod, the true philosopher and the sophist, the greatest contrast come to view, the clever men and the ragbrains of the Principality, will be trot- ting up to hear the infallible doom passed upon their more or less deserving lucubratory productions. Our patriots will soon be patriotically di unk. The corn hirtas will announce the opening of the Gorsedd, amid the usual laughable and pompous solemnity; with a species of sublimity and awe, in the performance of the semi- idolatrous formalities, much akin to the pleasure experi- enced iu madness by madmen we may presume. The scene is shifted. We are in the pavillion, and the Eisteddfod is pronounced open to all competitors, a hearty welcome is offered, (when you pay the footing, mind), and every protection is guaranteed from the treachery of garroters, and all such cut-throat villanous bipeds. After a good deal of brawling and speech-making, the time is tafien up by a succession of adjudicators, who think nothing so pleasaut as to listen to their spouting ponderous rolls of criticisms, interesting perhaps to one man out of every five hundred; varied only by an occasional song or harp solo, to keep you from a snooze or indifrerentatteinpt,3 at witticism which were stale many years ago. And so the business of each morning goes off. The concerts, in point of fact, being the only things worth go. ing to. V For all this the country has to pay enormously and after all, it is a hanl question to answer, whether any- thing contributed goes towards furthering the general welfare of our people, in the march of intellect, which is the avowed and primary object. Of late years, our Eiateddfodau, both in North and South Wales have been eminently profitable to some- body and very large surpluses are placed somewhere whilst at the present moment, the Eisteddfod is a pau- per seeking parish relief at Llandudno a beautiful state of things this! If it be asked—has any of the surpluses been applied to the purposes of Education in any shape ? For the purchase of books, or music for the people anywhere? For improvements in agriculture, or appliances in hus- bandry ? as premiums for inventing machines to bore into, and cleave our invaluable old hills, and work them with looil capital to Welsh benefit, instead of allowing the Saxon to come and pick the best things under our very noses ? In reply nothing is perceptible; if any efforts have been made, or funds appropriated, the ob- ject of past Eisteddfodau has been to defeat its own purpose, and it is a subject of surprise, that people con- tinue to subscribe to such a visionary institution to pro- mote the love of letters, and general advancement, in these modern times. Unless sweeping reforms are made, and the surpluses are carried into one stock, all its pretensions must fall through and it# different meetings will be talked of in the same way as we talk of balloon ascents, things ridi- culous and of no utility in themselves, and interesting and enjoyable, to but a very small few. The money subscribed towards the advancement of learning, as supposed, is, as a normal rule, paid in large premiums to poets, poetasters, and such like scribblers, for the comparatively best poem or treatise of an tin tide- luvian character, upon some antiquated subject, of a most unreadable nature, and which has no more bearing upon useful science, and national progress than Spenser's Faerie Queene has upon the steam engine A friend justly observed one day" nothing can so dis- place the national mind as its vanity for the language." Our literary and artistic patriots, are patriotic only at a premium they may startle you with strong sayings. but take it for a fact, they never would make a morning nor an evening sacrifice for the immortality of the old language, if there was no immediate prospect of being weli repaid! Since literary patriotism can signify nothing but kind and ostentation services by being veil paid, and since we hear that the local committee contemplate coming around to tost our further patriotism, by additional subscriptions to the Eisteddfod fund, I venture to advise the unwary to treat the application with a demur; let old surpluses be joined and disposed of honourably and beneficially. And if receipts will not cover expenses, or meet their larger expectations, tell them to apply for the deficit to those who are benefitted by the holding of the Eistedd- fod, I mean the tradesmen who sell buns and wedges of cheese and beer. I think it the quintessence of impertinence to expect a premium from the hard earnings of the people at largo for the honour, forsooth, of holding the meetings here, I sod bringing the dirty and loj, poetasters from all com- I I i. L era of the principality to muddle our otherwise clear, And hyaline waters. Sir, make sure, if Llandudno were not the best calculated in the opinion and interest of the omniscient council, we should not have had it—keep your money for your long winter The psuedo-patnots are sure to fare well, and the old language, to all intents and purposes, will fare better than you all Another thing, your lodging house keepers, dont you be guilty of what your neighbours at Rhyl did last year; dont you drive nor frighten the visitors away by advan- cing the charges for apartments. Remember Llandud- no is to remain, whilst the Eisteddfod is a thing made to flit about aud vampire-like'suck up as much as it can of our money. And since it be neither charity nor patriotism, to give time and labour for nothing, I say again, let each one who may be in any way inconvenienced by being put in any post of usefulness during the time, insist upon being well paid for his trouble. Think for yourselves nevertheless. Yours supremely, TUDNO'S CRADLE. Pen Dinas. p S. -To be egotistic, I flatter myself to think that, in spite of the rocking of centuries, your readers will de- tect but very few symptoms of -1 water on the brain with me, if, candour goes for anything. Yours exltotedl.vl » Pen DinaR. THE OLD CRADLE. Pen Dinas.

$irtfcs,$iarri#ge!S, ami Ijeutlt;. Mica of Births, mrriajet and Dtillit. Should be authrn'jyt d by the name and address of the senders, or transmitted to us through our accredited Agents. BIRTHS. o. the 15th inst., the wife of the Rev. Hugh L. Price, Pen- mae,hiio, of a son. On the 1st inst., at Llanrwot, the wife of Mr. William Parry, Smith, of a (laughter. Iaitli y sCL berfleithia'th serch-Parry f wyn, PCr fwyha dy drusereh Dywenydd gwrando anerch Cariad mam uwch cryd ei merch. T, MAl. MARRIAGES. Onth.l6thtn.t,inthcpMhh Church ChUton.  by tho ?v. W. N. ,ndrew"8. the K.?. 1. Lloyd Kyliin. 'L'?. to Sarah Louisa, second daughter of the Rev W. N. A?ndrtwm. Chilton, Suffolk. DEATHS. On the 14th inst., at Mortimer House, Halkln-street, London, Capt the Ron. A. J. Douglas, aged 62. Ou the 8th inst, aged ii. at Denbigh, Ruth, the wife of Mr D. Davies sergeant of the Denbigh police force. On the 11th inst., aged 83, Mr. Edward Edwards, of Siamber- wen, Gwyddelwetn, near Corwen. On the 15th inst., after a short illness, the wife of Mr. Brit- tain, surgeon, Chester, aged 50 years. 0\1 the 2nd inst., in her 59th year, Harriet, wife of If r. T. Jones, Chester. On. the toth inst., Mr. George Roberts, plumber, Forgate- street, Chester, aged 39 years. On the 19th instant, Mr. T. Lloyd Roberts, Caellepa Banner, late of Tycocta, after a long and lingering illness, m his 47th year. On the 16th inst., at Garth, Bangor, aged 39 years, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr. David White..Secretary to the Bangor Water and Gas Co. Deceased was of a kindly, but reserved dllposition, and no better proof can be had of her good qualities than that ihev were mostly appreciated by those who knew her best. Her death is much deplored by her friends and acquaintances, and by none more than by those of her native place, at Ruabon.

Our readers will see that the Lord Bishop rf Oxford is to preach on behalf of the Seciety for the Propagation of Gospel, in Cathefiral Church of Bangor, on Sunday, the 28th instant. The great influence which Bishop Wilberforce justly possesses in the church, as well as his well-known eloquence, will doubtless bring together a large congregation.

A fishing boat capsized off Great Yarmouth on Mon- day, and three of the crew were drowned. New rules for the inland pattern and sample post are to come into operation on Sept. I A London pedestrian, known as the Surrey No- vice," has performed the astonishing feat of walking 100 miles in 22 hours 17 minutes. Mrs Bailey, wife of a commercial traveller living in London, was burnt to death on Sunday, through wear- ing crinoline The restoration of St. David's Cathedral, which has been in a dilapidated condition for centuries past, is to be immediately commenced. The number of deaths registered in London last week was 1433, which is slightly in excess of the average number. The body of a man, one of the victims of the Sheffield inundation, was discovered on Monday imbedded in sand at AttercUffe. A child accidentally fell into the ornamental waters in St. James's Park, London, on Sunday, and was gal- lantly rescued by the Duke of Bedford. A boiler explosion occurred on Thursday morning at the VauxhaU Foundry, Liverpool. Two men were killed and several injured. At Leeds assizes, on Wednesday, James Sargisson was condemned to death for the murder of John Cooper, at Laughton, near Rotherham; and at theCentral Criminal Court, on the same day, a young woman named Hartley was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of her child. Bullets and bayonets have cooled the ardour of the Belfast rioters. On Wednesday, the soldiers and police constables set to work in earnest to quell the distur- bance, and on Thursday comparative order was restored. A few rows took place in various parts of the town, but they were not .of.a serious character, and there are now good grounds lor supposing that the worst ia over. i A

l ABER. The scholars of the Sunday and Day schools in con* nection with the church spent a most delightful day on Wednesday, the 10th. The days eyitertainment com- menced with tea, which was served with an inexhaustible supply of bara brith. The children, to the number of 85, did ample justice the good things placed before them, but so liberal was the supply that no one left the table so long as they were able to despatch another piece. This part of the days amusement was most carefully superintended by Mrs. Williams and Miss Williams, the Rectory; the Misses Gillsons, Gorddinog; Mrs. Lewis; Miss Lewis, Tremynfa; Mrs. Burley, Afon Villa; Miss GJitfiths, Henfaes; and several English ladies. Before and after tea the school children, with Mr. 1 Roberts, their master, suug very prettily a few songs, they like- wise chanted grace before and after tea. After t-fic in- ward man had been satisfied, the Rev. T. N. Williams, the Rector, alluded to the liberality of Mr. Cheshyre, who for upwards of 30 years had been in the habit of paying an animal visit to the village of Aber, and every year had given aubstanti.U tokens of the goodness of his heart, by giving itti annual treat to the children of the village. The Rev. gentleman likewise stated that it was most gratifying to observe English gentlemen coining to reside amongst them for a few months in the year, and likewise takiug an intereatin the welfare of those amongst whom they wert but casual visitors. Before concluding he expressed a wish that the ladies would give their presence in the field where the children were to finish the days entertainment with a few innocent games. In accordance with this request the whole party adjourned to the field, where the arrangements were under the direction of Mr. Cheshyre, the Rev, T. N. William-, the worthy rector of the parish, and Master T. Williams, Mr. Lewis, Captain Burley, Mr. Street and Master Street, and Mr. GiUson. The children amused themselves by kicking foot-ball, running races, &c., &c. In the even- ing baloons were sent up and fire works. Before break- ing up at the rector's request, boisterous hearty cheers were given to Mr. Chesliyre, and all went home highly pleased with the days entertainment.

CONWAY. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, August 12th—Before S. D. Darbishire, Esq., R. Davies, Esq., and J. Lloyd Jones, Esq. The Swindling Case.—This case, which was alliidei to in our last, was heard on this day. The man gave his name as Joseph Elliott, and said that his father is a large farmer in Lincolnshire but this seems not to be true, as a letter addressed to him has been returned from the dead-letter-ofifce. He was charged with obtaining board and lodging upon false pretences of Mr. Lilley, Alexandra Hotel, Llandudno, to the amount of t2 lis., he having repre- sented himself as being the son of Mr. Roberts, of the firm of Messrs. Roberts & Co., ironmongers, Birming- ham, and which firm, he stated, he was travelling for. This was proved to be fahe, and the prisoner himself did not deny it. After Mr. Lilley and Inspector Evans had been exa- mined, he was committed to take his trial at the uext Quarter Sessions, bail not being forthcoming. Riding without Reins.-On the information of P C. H. Roberts, a carrier named Edward Roberts, who lives at Dolgarog, was fined is. and 10s. 6d. costs for riding on his cart without having reins. A Bad Case.Mrs. Liddell, the lady of the Dean of Oxford, appeared to prefer a charge against a cab driver, named Henry Davies It appeared that on Saturday, the 6th inst., Mrs. Lid. dell and party were walking along the turnpike-road near the brickkiln, and one of her little children was riding upon a donkey. He was close to the hedge, and on the right side of the road, when the defendant met them, and drove right against the donkey's leg, and threw the child off, who fell against the wheel of the cab, thereby putting his life in imminent peril. The stupid fellow passed coolly on, and would hardly pull up when called upon to do so. Mrs. Liddell kindly said she did not wish to press the case hardly against the man, but she had brought the charge in the interest of the public to prevent similar occurrences in future. The Bench having highly complimented Mrs. Liddell, fined the defendant 10s. and 8s. 6d. costs. The Dog Nuisance Again—Mr. George Lewis, car proprietor, was charged by P.C. Hugh Hughes with al- lowing his dog to be loose, contrary to the order of the Llandudno Commissioners. Lewis denied being the owner of the dog, but admit- ted, when questioned by P.S. Henry Jones, that it had been chained up in his stable, and a lso that the said chain was his property. The case was dismissed 4ttiis paying the costs, viz., 5s. 6d. W Mr. Edwards, Llandudno, was charged by the same officer with a similar offence. This case was also dismissed, the defendant to pay the costs, 5s. 6d. Illegally Plying for Passengers.—William Smith was summoned by P.S. Henry Jones for plying for hire off the cab stand, which is forbidden by the bye-laws of the town of Llandudno. The defendant stated that he was only going for a fare in Gloddaeth-street. Let off on payment of costs, 5s. 6d. John Eccleston was charged with a like offence by the same officer, and was let off on the same condi- tions. George Lewis, Llandudno, was charged by Mr. Brooks, Inspector of Nuisances, with not having the number of his car properly placed on the door of the carriage. Lewis explained that the number was painted on the door, and, besides, he had the number also oil the dickey. Under these circumstances, the case was therefore dismissed. Win. Mathews, in the employ of Mr. Johnson, car proprietor, Llandudno, was summoned by Mr. Brooks for not wearing a badge, as required by the bye-laws of the Conimiifioiiers. The defence was, tl.at other people did not wear badges, and they were not summoned. Case dismissed on payment of costs. The costs were very reluctantly paid by Mr. John son. A Batch of Jones's.—John Jones, Wm. Jones, Rich- ard Jones, Peter Jones, Wm Jones, and Hugh Jones, joint proprietors of a pleasure boal, were summoned for allowing the boat to be taken out with a party, without having the No. of the boat written upon it. Mr. Brooks preferred the charge. The case was dismissed on payment of. the costs, 16s. Edward Hughes was also fined Is. and 10s. costs, for not having a life buoy on board his boat when sailing in the bay. Thomas Parry, George and Dragon, was charged by Mr Brooks, Llandudno, with leaving a car in one of the back streets of the town, so as to form an ob- struction. Fined Is. and 10s. costs. Thomas Williams, Ty'nvfron, was fined 5s. and 10s. costs for being drunk and disorderly in Llandudno, the informant being P C. Hugh Hughes. David Jones, Mount Pleasant, Conway, charged Evan Morgan with assaulting him. The evidence being very conflicting, the case was dis- missed. Elizabeth Evans, Towyn, preferred a similar charge against a neighbour, Jane Jones. Mrs. Jones having brought a cross action, the magis- trates were somewhat puzzled whom to believe, and, to make quite sure, they dismissed both cases, each party to pay their own costs.

Upwards of 6000 silver pennies, chiefly of the reign of Henry III., have recently been discovered at Eccles. What California needs moat to-day is rain. What she wants to-morrow is 75,000 women to mate off the extra male population, according to the last census.-Califor. nia Paper.

1- ;hiPl1iug nieUiIJtutt. PORT PENRHYN, BAXGOR, Arrived— Adieu.Williams..Mary Elizabeth, Davies. Crane, Roberts Elinor, Roberts,. Caerhyn, Parry Eaton. Owen. Vron. Owens..Haven. Hughes.. Mary Grace Roberts..Shamrock. Jones..Ellen, Rowlands.. Ellen, Rowlands. Ellen & Esther, Vatighan..Ilelen, Carson.. Eliza & ( athetine. Williams..Curlew, Jones..Emulation, Jones ..Clarence, Hughes..Alert, Owens..Ifary Elizabeth, Jones.. Alexander, Lloyd. Sailed-Oulton, Matthew..Catherine, Keenan Messenger, Richards. Klixa & Jane, Griffith..Boston., Hanratty Fanny Beek, Roberts..Ana & Catherine, fiughes..Jane Hunter, Ellis., William, Williams.. Brother, FAlwards Ilay Flower, Jones.. Mary ok Martha Roberts.. Jane& Ann, Williams. Joseph Brind- ley.. Ellis.. Allee &. Mary, Roberts.. Maid of Meirion. idwards, Jane, Owen all with slates. PORTMADOC, August 18th.—Arrived- Countess of Llshourne IJoyd. and Eagle, Jones, from Dublin.. Mary Jane, Hughes, from Aberdovey. Hawk, Maltman..Margaret & Jane. Griffiths.. Lyuisa, Jones, .and Ann & Catherine, EllIs. from Barmouth.. Rebecca [u] Williams..Gazelle, Jones..William Keith. Ded- withe.. Princess Royal, Jones.. New Dove l(oberts. Speculation, Davies. lIrothers, Jones.. Ann Morgan, Morgan, .and Hopewell, Jones, from Liverpool..Cambria, Roberts, from kbersoch., Miss Maddocks, Evans, from Chester. Sailed.-Margaret. Elizabeth, Williams, for Garston..Lark Morris. Elizabeth Richards, Roberts..Topay, Roberts..and Jane Hughes, Williams, for London.. Mary Jane. Hughes., and Gend, Roberts, for Gloucester, Gwen Jones. Humphreys, for Hamburgh..Frances, Nicholas, for Cardiff.. Betsey, Rees, for Calais.. Dudgeon, Morris, for Dublin" Eluabeth, Lloyd, for Southampton Margaret, Owen, for Stettin Ann, Wil- liams, for Poole, AMLWCH, Aug. Igth.-Arrived -Savant, Thomas. from Glas- gow..John. WUliamft..and Sampson, Pritchard, from Chester.. Victoria, Parry..John & Jane, Dennis..Sea Gn)), Prythareh, Mary Ann, Owens..Gwrge, Rowlands..and Adveoure. Lewis, from Liverpool. from IAver&r eon Hughes.. Marftdon,Thoman..Loldwinough- bT.TbonMdMofZet)? Ba<h?<M B« tow..Moun- tM4 M#A4, Joiku, forLiauRl. "dl,J' ;■ ■

I REVIEW OF THE BRITISH CORN THADK DURING THE PAST WEEK. The rain so ardently desired, came down abundantly on Tues. day, and the benefit has been incalculable. Nl ore would ba., been very serviceable to the country; but with harvest work at its zenith, perhaps it might be better deferred. It will serve to give that kindliness to the barley which the few specimens brought to market required, and make the wheats yield better in the mill. Specimens of the later became more abundant 118 the week advanced, and the consequence was that the first prices could not be nearly realized. The quality turns out finer than generally expected, exhibiting an appearance ofunusual strength and in some respects like the produce of Australia, as the con- sequence of the great heat and drought. We shall soon be able to report on the quality of flour produced, fully expecting a favourable result Upon the yield, however, there yet remains the greatest uncertainty but with a winter's frost that thinned the plant, and an unkiudlyanll frosty time for blooming, it is very probable that it will prove under an average as a whole. Markets have still been dull. a. the consequence of fine weather and old wheat very little eared for; but with such irregularities as attend the first sales, we cannot speak much of a reduction. Besides, we are not yet so far advanced ni to be out of Ianger. and should heavy rains set in, the grain would be in greater dan- ger of sprouting from its unusual dryness- The turnips and mangolds will be saved by Tuesday's rates. The grass yet wants considerably more but the soil will now loosened for working, and farmers be fully employed every way Those who can afford to wait a little, will be very likely to do so where the yield is bad but such as have fared well, as on the fine well-farmed loams it is likely they will, may be contend with the quantity, and take market as they come as the vermin otten prove very destructive,andhavedonesothisyear. The harvest continues to proceed favourably in Europe- Paris notes dulness, and rather lower rates. Belgium and Holland show but litttt change. Danzichas cheapened in consequence of English ad. vices, and at New York breadstuffa have been receding in value, speculation having ceased.

I LIVERPOOL CORN EXCHANGE.—TUESDAY. The imports for the past week are light of all articles except Indian corn. of which we have a fair supply. The exports art quite unimportant, the only item worthy of note being a ship- ment of 1.000 barrels flour to Singapore Our latest advices from New York do not shew much ground for fearing a dearth of supplies f'om that quarter, if prices 011 this side only give shippers the slightest encouragement. Glorious harvest weather paralyses our trade and the demand is just from hand to mouth without alteration in prices, except for Linseed cake which is still advancing, owing to the increase value of fodder. Mark Lane yesterday was very dull at a dec- line of Is per quarter on old wheats and 2s per quarter on new English. With only a small attendance of buyers at this morning's market the business passing in wheat has been of the most re- tail character and we have to quote prices the turn lower than on Friday last. Flour is very dull, but holders do not press sales Indian corn meets a more extended enquiry for con- sumption, and prime mixed American brings full prices, round qualities being more plentiful are rather cheaper. Oats and oatmeal are vi,ithout alteration Beans fully as dear. Pease 00 the contrary are a shade easier; Market closes very inactive. I IRELAND & THORNKLY, Brokers.

BKNOOR, Ang. lath-There was a moderate attendance at our market to day, and few grain samplev shown, with no alter- ation in prices; there was a good supply of butcher's meat. prices same as &st week ABBROKLK, August IS.-Tite attendance to-day was good.- Wheat, H. to 14s 6d per hobbet; b irley, Ss 6d to 14' ditto oats, 7s to 8s ditto beans, 15s to 15s ifd ditto peas, 173 to 17* 6d ditto beef, 7d to 8d per lb mutton, 8d to M ditto veal, 6d to 7d ditto fresh butter, Is 3a ditto tub ditto, Is Id to Is 3d ditto.

I CHESTER MARKET—SATURDAY. I The attendance and supply of grain at to-day's market wu I azain small. Wheat barely maintained last week's prices. In. dian corn was Is per quarter dearer oats and beans were un. altered in value. New Old. s d. s. d. n. (I. to R. d. Wheat, white per 751b. I) I) to I) I). 6 9 7 0 Ditto, red 0 I) 0 I) 6 6 -6 9 Barley, malting per 38qts ..0 0 — 0 0. 0 0 0 0 Ditto grinding, per enlb I) I) I) I) 3 6 4 Oat., per 461b 0 I) 0 0 I) 3 Beans, per 801b 0 0 — 0 0.35 if 3 Ditto Egyptian, per qr *0 0—0 6 0 —40 Indian corn, feed., perqr ..0 0 — 0 0 31 6 —32

I LIVERPOOL WOOL MARKET—SATURDAY. Scotch The supply of the new clip has. so far, been limited. The demand is only moderate, as the trade usually gets some direct at the early season. a. d. 8. d. Laid Highland Wool per Ulbs. 20 0 to 2-20 White Highland do .26 0 28 0 Laid Cheviot do..unwashed 34 0 M 0 Do. do..washed. 36 0 40 0 White Cheviot do., washed 52 0 6, 0 Fortiqit There is a fair trade demand for all kinds of useful wool, while for bad-conditioned and inferior kinds the demand is less active.

I IOND-ON HOP MARKET—MONDAY The market- was firm, and there was a steady demand for the few hops remaining of last year's growth.

EIR3,ITVGHAM CATTTE WARKL?T-TuitiDtr. ine supply 01 beasts was smaller than on xuesday last, and came to hand in middling condition Sales progressed slowly, ate prices llecng reallsed. Tl 6 number (f sheep 01 offer was. seasonably large, the general quality by no means first-rate Light sheep were in fair request, at full prices; heavy sheep rather easier in price. Lambs, a fair supply, both in number and quality, for which there was a fair demand Fat pigs a stntll sudply; trade quiet, Beef, 5d to 7d per lb; wether mutton ON to 8d ditto ewe ditto 6d to 7td ditto; lamb 8d to 9d ditto bacon pigs 8s to 9s 6d per score: porket ditto, 9s 6d to 10s 3d ditto.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET—MONDAY. There was a fair demand for the best daacriptions, and prices ruled about as last Thursday; inferior dull, but no quotable reduction. Beef 3s 4d. 68 2d. I Veal 3s 8d. 5s 2d. M utton. ,4s 2d. 5s Od. J Pork Ss 4d, 4s 6d; Lamb 6s 4d. Gs 6d. I Head fir cattle at market ;-Beasts, 6,210; Iheep and lamblt 29,960; calves, 334; pigs, 420.

IMPERIAL AVERAGES. Wheat llarley Oats Rye Beans Peas. Aggregate  average a- d. 8. d. 6. d, a d. a, d. a. d, for last 6 weeks 1 4: 8 27 7 281 9 31 5 37 5,. 34 7 Same Time last year 40 5. 30 6.. 23 1 33 8 39 7.. 36 10

LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY. Eeturn of ilrafffcjor the week eii,iing Aug. 14th, 1864. Passengers, Parcels, Carriages, Horses, Dogs, and Mails. £ 96,469 Aferchandize, ifinerals, and Cattle 61,525 [Miles opet),-1,2291] Total £ 119.994 Corresponding week it} 1S63 62,594 » » 48,594 TotftI. 113188 [Miles open—1,179}] Aggregate to this to ¡m:m CHAR. E. STEWART, Secretary.