The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

BODFARI. FATAL ACCIDENT.—One of the navvies (an Irishman) engaged at a cutting on the Mold and Denbigh Railway, at Bodfari, near Denbigh, was killed by a fall of earth on Tuesday morning last. Deceased was a young man, and quite a stranger in this country. An inquest was held on the body on the evening of the same day, be- fore Dr. Pierce, coroner, at the Blue Hand Inn. Ver- dict—" Accidental Death."

BALA. LLANFOR FEMALE FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—On Thurs- day. the 27th ult, the members of this Society, amount- ing to about 250 in number, held their anniversary. Di- vine Service was held at Llanfor Church, and an ap- propriate sermon preached by the Rev. Owen, Cu- rate of Sarnau. On leaving the church, a proces- sion was formed, headed by the band of the Royal Merionethshire Militia, and proceeded through the town. Thev then repaired to the National School, where an excellent tea bad been provided, by Mrs. Owen, Goat I Inn. We are glad to state that the funds of the So- ciety are in a flourishing state.

CORWEN. PETTY SESSIONS, April 28th,—Before Col. Tottenham, chairman, and Rev. J. Wynne. Assau't.—Mary Watson v. John Evans, Mary Hnm- phreys, and Mary Jones—the same complainant against the three defendants, but they were summoned se- parately. Mr. Gold Edwards appeared for John Evans, and Mr. O. Davies Hughes for Mary Jones and Mary Humphreys. Mary Watson, sworn, said—On the 21st instant I was going up to the Firitli with fodder for the pony. I met Mary Jones. When I met her, the others were with her. I said to my brother (defendant John Evans), you ought to look after your wife instead of looking, after half a whore like this. M ary Jones came up to me and said, "You take care what you are saying." Had I known who they were when I first saw them, I would have turned back. When my brother told me to mind my own business, I told him to do so, too. When Mary Jones came up to me, I said, "I don't speak to you." She threw her shawl over her shoulders and struck me. She tried to strike me the second time. Examined by Mr. Hilglies-Nly husband is a shoe- maker. We have resided here three years. We have been married eleven years. I have lived with him since. In consequence of some difference'respecting my family, I stood away from him for less than twelve mouths. I have been in a court of justice before in Denbigh. That is a long time since. '{'bey did not bind me over to keep the peace. The 21st instant I was going up the Ffrith. I had been there before. I did not know these parties were there. When I first. saw them they were sitting on the path—they were sitting on the right side, and John Evans got up and went to the other side. John Evans was on one side and the others on the other side. I faced John Evans, and the others had their backs to me. I said, "Well, John, I am as- tonished you are where you are, instead of being with your wife." I didn't say whores. Mary Jones told me to mind what I was saying. I said, I don't speak to you." I threw a little of the pony's fodder at Mary Jones. I never struck her. [Mary Jones here showed the mark on her lip.] I didn't do that unless the fodder did it. There was no blood on her. She came to me afterwards. Didn't rise a stone. My brother did not sav. "Pray take care of what you are doing, or you will kill the woman." He did not take a stone from my hand, nor did he prevent me to beat them. Mary Da- vies (a witness) ran away when she saw Mary Jones coming to me. I did not throw stones after M. Jones. They threw me down. Mary Davies had ran away some time before. Mary Jones complained that I called her bad names. I had hurt very much. I went to Ruthin the following morning. I went there to see if I could get peace. I went to Mr. Louis to apply for a summons. I threw the fodder at Mary Jones after she had struck me. I have no witness but my litte child, who is but 5 years old. Mr. Hughes here, in his usual style, -addressed the Bench very eloquently on the part of the female defen- dants. Mary Davies said-I am the wife of Thomas Davies, saddler, Corwen. Remember the 21st instant. Was going up for,a walk to the Ffrith, in company with Mary Jones and Mary Humphreys. We met J. Evans —he was standing by the gate in the Ffrith. We went up, and he came with us. We sat down a litte while. Afterwards we got up and returned towards home. On our way home, we sat down again. While we were then sitting, we saw Mrs. Watson coming, and she said it would be much better for Johu Evans to be with his wife than with whores. (The words she used were given in Welsh.) I am positive she said whores. She pro- nounced the "s." Mary Jone? got up and went to her, and asked her what she meant by calling us whores. When I saw that I left them, and walked towards home. Did not see Mary Jones doing anything to her. Can't say any more. Went away upon that. The distance between Mary Jones and Mrs. Watson when I last saw them was two or three yards. Mary Jones went up to her very decently. Had heard the Watsons and John Evans were not very great friends, and that was the reason I left. Don't know the cause of the difference between the families. Mary Humphreys said—I reside at Corwen. Was last in service at the Vicarage, Corwen. Was there for three years and ten months. Remember the day in question. I met Mary Jones and Mary Davies, and we went together up the plantation. We met John Evans. Have heard Mary Davies giving her evidence. It was right; but she did not see Mrs Watson throw fodder into my face. I afterwards overtook Mary Da- vies, and she wiped my face. Mrs. Watson struck me with a stone when I was going home. Remonstrated with her in consequence of the bad names she had given us. Saw her strike Mary Jones right in the face. Did not see blood on Mary Jones then, for I went away. By the Bench—The fodder was thrown at me after Mary Jones was struck. Mary Jones was close bv. Don't know whether she threw some fodder at M. Jones, for I had gone. Mrs. Watson said—Mary Humphreys struck me with a stone. I have the stone in the house. Was on my back on the ground shouting murder. Mary Hit.iiphreys re-callecl-I was two yards from M. Jones when the fodder was thrown. Mary Jones went up to Mrs. Watson and asked her what she meant. Mrs. Watson struck Mary Jones in the face. I asked her what she meant, and she threw a stone after me. Can't say what took place after I left. Mrs. Watson—I said to John Evans, "I am surprised you don't look after your wife instead of looking after half a whore." He told me to mind my business. I said he had more necessity. When he saw the other two at my head, he came there and reached over them and struck me, and I fell. He shook me in a few minutes afterwards. When I shouted murder they all ran away. After they saw me get up, M. Jones ran up to me and said "forgive us." By Mr. Gold Edwards—They were sitting on the side of the road, laughing at each other. I felt much for him. Ho and his wife have been separated upwards of three years. She is living away from here. Was not in a passion when I went up to the plantation. Would have used the same words without being in a passion. I swear I did not strike Mary Jones. The mark on her lip is not from what I have done. It was not in cause of a row between us that John Evans came to separate ns. Mr. Gold Edwards, with his well known eloquency, here addressed the Bench on the part of defendant John Evans. Mary Jones, by Mr. Gold Edwards—I live at Corwen. I was a cook, and was obliged to leave service on account of ill health. Went for a walk on the day in question with the other parties. We met John Evans, and he accompanied us. We sat down in coming back on one side of the road, and John Evans sat opposite us. Mrs. Watson came up and asked her brother what he wanted with such d- whores. Nothing had occurred before then I got up and asked her if she called me a whore, and upon that she struck me. [ showed the mark to P.S. Williams that night. Told her she would have to suffer for what she had done. She afterwards struck me again. John Evans said, "Don't kill the woman" Mary Humphreys asked her whom she meant to call whores. She (Mrs. Watson) took a handful of fodder and threw it at her. She was either drunk or in a very bad temper. I went to the police to ask what to do John Evans, by Mr. Htighes-I reside at Corwen. Remember being on the 21st instant up in Ffridd-y-plas. Met the three women, and took a short turn with them. We afterwards returned towards home, and on our way sat on the side of the road. Mrs. Watson said, I am surprised at you with these d- whores, instead of being with your wife." Mary Jones asked her decent- ly if she meant to call her a whore. Mary Humphreys did the same, and the fodder was thrown into her face. She tock up some stones and threw the same at them. I said, "Don't kill them." Mary Davies left first, Mary Humphreys afterwards, and Mary Jones and myself lastly. My wife is in Staffordshire since a twelve month. Mrs. Watson was very passionate when she came up. After a long hearing, the Chairman said that for want of corroborative evidence, &c., the case would be dis- missed, and expressed his regret that such things should take place between families. Gittins v. Edwards.—This defendant, Mr. Edwards, was served with two summons—one for cruelty to ani- ma!s, and the other for obstructing the railway.-Fined 5s. and costs. CoxmmT.-On the 27th ult., a grand concert was held at the National Schoolroom, under the conductor- ship of Mr. Argent, assisted by Miss Eaton, of Mold, and Llew Llwyvo. The band had only commenced their task some three months ago, and considering the short and the seldom practices they have had, they pbyed uncommonly well. Miss Eaton sang cheerfully. The songs sung by Llew, with his well-known baritone, created great merriment and laughter. We need not here observe the Llew's capacity, as he has gained to himself a character that will last as long as Cymraeg will last Mr. Jackson and Mr. Ashton sang exceed- ingly well. The rooms were crammed full, and all pre- sent were very highly entertained. After a performance of about three hours, the National Anthem was sung, when they all separated, and the band, &c adjourned to the Owen Glynrlwr, where an excellent supper awaited them. All the members did justice to the delicious dishes, &c., set before them, and many jokes were cracked in the meantime, and aU went on jolly. After supper the table was cleared. Mr. Argent occupied the chair, and Llew Llwyvo the vice-chair. The health of our noble Queen was proposed by the Chairman, which was drank enthusiastically amidst loud cheering. Song, Oh, let the kind minstrel." The health of the Prince and Princess of Wales by the Chairman. Llew Llwyvo then proposed the health of the Chairman—drank up with musical honours. The health of Llew Llwyvo was then proposed by the Chairman -the Chairman thanking him for his services, and complimented him for having con- trituted to the benefit of the band so handsomely. Llew then sang the song called "Mad Tom," and was cheered. The health of the E. 0. U. was proposed by the Chairman, and responded to by Mr. Jackson. The health of Mr. Jackson was then proposed by the Chair- man, as being the founder of the above union, and for the excellent way in which he had acted as secretary, &c., to which Mr, Jackson responded. Llew Llwyvo proposed the health of the Denbigh and Ruthin String Band, expressing a wish that the three bands would amalgamate and form one grand union, which would doubtless be the pride of Wales—drank with musical honours. The Chairman responded on behalf of the bauds. Other toasts wera drank during the evening, and various songs sung; and at an early hour all retired. The Edeyrnion Orchestral Union purpose giving a con- cert at Bala early in the present month (May). This is only one of a series of concerts.

I CARNARVON. THE LOCAL BOARD.—On Monday last a special meet. ing of the local board was held at the Guildhall, the Mayor, Llewelyn Turner, Esq., presided. Present;— Messrs. Thomas Turner, Simon Hobley, R. Bough Owen, H. Jonathan, W. P. Williams, W. W. Roberts, Robert Griffith, druggist, John Owen, merchant, and Richard Griffith. Proposed—That a deputation of the members present wait on John Millington, Esq., the agent of the Vaenol estate, that afternoon, concerning the improvements now being made in South Pen'rallt. The meeting was adjourned to five o'clock p.m. At five o'clock, the local board re-assembled, after having seen Mr. Millington. Ordered, that the flagging on the south side of South Pen'rallt be proceeded with, and that the steps belong- ing to No. 6, Mr. T. Richardson, be left, and proper ac- commodation fir approach be made on each side of them. The carriage road to be cut to the width on the south side, as marked on plan, the level of the flagging to be lowered in conformity with the road way. The necessary accommodation and alterations to the various houses to be made at the expense of the local board. Ordered, that the surveyor be authorised to carry out such arrangements on the north side of the street as shall be agreed upon between him and the Vaenol estate, and other proprietors. Ordered, that the clerk write to Mr. Robert Roberts, Glanybala, respecting the alteration to be made in South Pen'rallt, and stating that the surveyor will wait on him to-morrow. The meeting then adjourned. THE TOWN COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the town council was held at the Guildhall, on Monday last, at twelve o'clock noon. The mayor, Llewelyn Turner, Esq., presided. Present—Messrs. Thomas Turner, Robert Griffith, Richard Griffith, H. Jonathan, W, P. Williams, Simon Hobley, R. B. Owen, John Owen, merchant, W. W. Roberts and Robert Jones. The Assassination of President Lincoln.-The Mayor said that before the meeting proceeded to the special business for which they were about to assemble, he re- quested that they would for a brief period consider themselves as being there in their corporate capacity. The fearful intelligence which arrived in this country from America during the past week had excited in the people of these realms a feeling of horror, of detestation and regret. Throughout England resolutions were passed, or about to be passed, by the municipalities of the chief towns, expressive of the indignation felt by all classes at the foul murder of the chief magistrate of America and it was fitting that the corporation of one of the principal towns of North Wales should lose no time in giving expression to the strong and universal feeling of its people. With regard to the civil war in America, differences of opinion existed in this country, as they did on all other subjects. With reference, however, to the crime of assassination, and especially such an assas- sination as this, there could be but one opinion in the minds of a free people. The. terrible murder they all so deeply deplored was a crime against God, against man, and against civilisation. It was the more revolting and unprovoked because it was committed upon the person of the ruler of a mighty people, whose last public words were words of charity, of forgiveness, and of peace to- wards a gallant but vanquished foe. He (the mayor) had prepared a resolution which he would read to the meeting, and which he believed would meet with their approval. He then read the following resolution which was unanimously adopted on the motion of Mr. Williaras seconded by Mr. Griffiths That the corporation of Carnarvon desires to record its detestation of the atrocious crime perpetrated by the cruel murder of the President of America, and to express its deep sympathy with the people who have been sud- denly deprived of their chief magistrate by the hand of a cowardly assassin. That copies of this resolution, signed by the mayor, be forwarded to his Excellency the American Minis- ter." The meeting then adjourned. THE HARBOUR TRUST.—The Trustees of the Harbour met on Tuesday last, at the Harbour Offices, to transact the monthly accounts. The Mayor. Llewelyn Turner, Esq., presided. Amongst those present were-Messrs. Robert Williams, solicitor R. D. Williams S. W. Da- vids Thomas Turner; B. Smith Owen Thomas John Owen William Hayward; H. Jonathan Robert Jones, Market-street; H. Roberts Robert Griffith T. P. Wil- liams Ellis; J. P. de Winton. On the motion of Mr. B. Smith, seconded by Mr. Robert Jones, it was ordered-- That in the opinion of this meeting, it is highly desirable that the Llanberis Railway should, if possible, be brought into Carnarvon on the east side of the Gas Works. in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with the Quays and Marsh. That possession of the quay space at Henwalia, now in the occupation of Mr. ThomM William*, be obtained as soon as possible, and when so 81,tained, that it be let on the same terms and conditions as that let to Messrs. Finlay and Dalrymple. A letter from the sureties of the lessee of the river dues was read. It was resolved that the matter be deferred until the next meeting of the trustees, the sureties in the meantime being advised to consult their solicitors. Ordered that masters of vessels be advised to avoid anchoring within the range of the Artillery, and that they be strictly prohibited from doing so when the firing flag is hoisted. Ordered that the harbour master give notice to mas- ters of vessels not to anchor in the line of Moelydon Ferry. Ordered that a double line of chain be placed at high water and below in such positions as to enable ships and timber to be moored in the lower part of the south west side of the harbour. Ordered that the surveyor be directed to get the space within the wall under the Priory filled up as soon as practicable and that he report to the next meeting the advisability or otherwise of endeavouring to improve the approach thereto. Ordered that the motion of the river dues be deferred to the next meeting, and that in the meantime Mr. Jackson enquire and report as to the expense of collec- tion by the trustees, and the cost of a boat, and the pro- bable cost of repairing the old lifeboat. Ordered that the harbour master be directed to take charge of the ships entering and leaving the harbour, and of their anchorage in the straits which must be done, in all practicable cases under his control and that he be directed to exercise the strictest authority within the harbour, and prevent any usurpation of the rights of the trust. The meeting then adjourned. PETTY SESSIONS, April 29.-Before the Right Hon. Lord Newborough, chairman, Rev. Canon Williams, C. J. Sampson, Esq., 1. Millington, jun., Esq., and R. W. Thomas, Esq Drunlt and Riptouq.-Johii Davies, charged by P. C. W. Williams with the above offence at Penygroes on the 17th ult., and also with leading a mob towards the house of Mrs. Catherine Hughes, was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment. Charles Parry, charged with the same offence by the same officer on the same day, was fined 40s and 12s. costs. Assaulting a Police-officer.— Hugh Rowlands, charged with the above offence by P.C. W. Williams, at Peny- groes, was fined 5s. and 12s. costs. Bastardy.—Margaret Williams, Brithdir, v. Robert Jones, Cyttir. Order quashed. BOROUGH POLICE COURT, May 1.—Before the Mayor 1 lewelyn Turner, Esq., and Thomas Turner, Esq. Rape Case.-J ohn Jones, butcher, was again brought up on remand. The Mayor said that he would not entertain the question of bail until the little girl was found, and the following award was offered for her discovery £ 20 Reward.—Whereas, on the 8th day of August last, John Jones, of Carnarvon, butcher, was committed from the Borough Police Court to the Assizes on a charge of having criminally assaulted Margaret Hughes, aged thirteen years; and whereas the said Margaret Hughes disappeared prior to the said Assizes, and has not since been discovered—now notice is hereby given, that her Majesty's Government will pay the above re- ward to anyone who shall give such information at the Police-office, at Carnarvon aforesaid, as may lead to the finding and production of the said Margaret Hughes." The prisoner was again remanded for seven days. Di-u)ik and I?i(keeizt. -David Jones, charged by P.C. Jbhn Collet with being drunk and exposing his person in Skinner-street, on Saturday last, was discharged with a caution.

DENBIGH. I THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE WATER WORLS- The adjourned inquest on the bodies of the three unfor- tunate men who lost their lives at the reservoir of the Denbigh Water Works, was held on Saturday last. Ro- berts, and Isaac Jones, labourours employed in the wori s, were examined, but their evidence did not differ in sub- stance from what we have already published. Mr. Hurd, the foreman of the works, also gave evidence in a way considered very satisfactory by the Coroner and jury. It was his custom, he said, to inspect the cutting every morning before the men entered; he did so the day of the accident, and found it quite safe. Mr. Duncan, of Liverpool, the engineer, described the cutting as being like a bing of corn, the men had unsettled the bottom, and the rush of the sand was so sudden, and the momen- tum was so great, that they nad no means of escaping. Under the supervision of Mr. Hurd (who had been in his employ for 14 years engaged on works of a similar kind) there would be no danger to proceed with the work. He had been trying to find out what could be the cause of the accident, but he had failed in doing so in his opinion it was pure accident. The Coroner in summing up explicitly explained the law of manslaughter to the jury, and in his opinion, neither of the two great ele- ments necessary to constitute the crime of manslaughter, viz., non feasance or mal feasance, could be proved in this case. The Jury almost immediately returned a verdict of Accidental death." A committee has been ap- pointed, consisting of the Mayor, the Rector, Mr. Gold Edwards, Mr. M. Smith, V.C.P., Mr. Preece, Mr. Blackwall, sen., &c., to receive subscriptions to relieve the widows and families of the deceased men, and to dis- pose of the money in the most advantageous way to the recipients. Upwards of zcloo has already been sub- scribed.

HOLYHEAD. The Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and suite have left Penrhos for their London residence, 40, GrOsvenor Place, for the season.

PORTMADOC. THE REGATTA.-The Regatta for small model schoon- ers came off on Friday and Saturday, and caused a considerable amount of excitement, as several of the craft were renowned sailers, in their way. The starters were Captain Edwards and Mr. Strowger; and the judges were Captain W, Jones (Gelli Green), Capt. Evan Roberts, of the Economy," and Captain John Jones, of the Dorothy and Mary." Distance to windward, about half a mile. On the first day the little vessels came in as follows, there being almost a dead calm at the time :— Vessels Name. Owners. Prizes. John Williams Griffith Jones £1 10 0 Duke Capt. Edwards. 10 0 Fox Lewis Jones 0 15 0 Souirrel Wm. Williams 0 10 0 Lily Rev. T. LI. Kyffin 0 5 0 I On Saturday there was a tolerably OrisK oreeze, ana the racing, in consequence, caused more excitement. Mr. W. Owen's little craft shot a-head at once, and was never overhauled, although had the distance been only a few yards farther, the result would have been differ- ent, as Mr. Strowger's boat was gaining on her every yard. From the following return it will be seen that Captain Edwards was second on both occasions. Mr. Wm. Williams' boat, the Squirrel, was particularly admired as a perfect model of a first-class sailing ves- sel. The following were the winners on Saturday, together with the amount of the prizes given Garibaldi Wm. Owen 0 11 0 Duke Capt. Edwards 0 8 6 Artful Mr, Strowger 0 7 0 Squirrel Wm. Williams 0 6 0 Cock of the Walk Capt. Rees Davies 0 4 6 Flirt Rt. Roberts, Esq. 0 3 0 Water Baby R. Gyffin Lilly R. Gyffin John Williams G. Jones Ferret John Lewis REBECCAISM IN POEtTMADoe.Our correspondent writes- A good deal of gossip has been indulged in during the last day or two respecting a certain affair in connection with the beautiful new Independent Chapel recently erected in this town. The chapel itself has been completed for some time past; but, for want of funds, the erection of front palings has been delayed up to the present time. These have now been made; but on Tuesday night last, a portion of the work was knock- ed down by some individuals at present unknown. The spot on Wednesday and Thursday was visited by a great number of people, to look at the work of this local Re- becca, for it is well known that a certain lady proprie- tress of the house adjoining the chapel claims the right of a pathway to a back door which opens into the front yard of the said chapel. Whether that right be a legal one, we cannot say but the matter haa caused a good deal of comment in the Port.

RHYL. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.—Mr. Simpson, manager of the Rhyl and Liverpool steamers, gave a very pleasing and instructive musical entertainment at the Town Hall, on Friday evening, the 28th ult., in aid of the funds of the Volunteer Corps He sang several old love songs,— Sally in our alley," Mot! er, rock me to sleep" &e. in a sweet and melodious voice, although suffering from a severe cold. The songs were interspersed with useful observations, witty words, and laughable anecdotes, which the audience seemed to enjoy heartily. The Volunteers and their officers were present in fall iiiii- form. At the close, Captain Wright proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Simpson, and it was passed with accla- mation. A GRAND MORNING CONCERT.—On Tuesday last a grand amateur concert was held in the Town Hall, in aid of a fund, raised through the exertions of the Rev. J. D. Jones, Ctirati, for the purchase of an organ for St. Thomas's Church. Tickets of admission were-reserved seats, 5s. unreserved, do., 3s. The Hall was crowded with a most fashionable audience. The programme con- sisted of an excelleut selection of songs, glees, solos, and duetts, all of which were rendered with great acuteness, melody, and effect, by a company of amateurs such as we seldom witness at public entertainment, and we re- joice iu having an opportnity to record their names and to eulogise their noble conduct on this occasion. They were as follows ;—Mrs. Churton, Rhyl; Mrs. Auster, do. Mrs. Dickinson Mrs. Castleton Miss Dora Townshend, Segrwyd Miss G. Bond, and Miss B. Bond, Rhyl Mr. O'Dwyer; Mr. Carter, Nlr. Learniouth, and Mr. Waite. Mrs. Preston played the accompaniments on the pianoforte with an art and sweetness that display- ed extraordinary talent and elicited expressions of praise by several individuals of high musical taste amongst the audience. It would perhaps be invidious and indeed unfair for us to make a distinction between the singers; all without exception did their part in a way thathardly could be surpassed. This we presume is not too much to say of the kind ladies who sang at Rhyl on Tuesday, for though they are amateurs in name, it is not to be supposed that they are less proficient in their knowledge and cultivation of the art of music than the bulk of those who discharge professional functions in musical circles. We cannot close our remarks without noticing the de- light given by the juvenile choir (mixed voices) who as- sisted in the concert. They delivered Merry May," The Village Chorister," and 0 come, come away," in a manner that gave unmistakeable signs of careful training, and redounded great credit to the conductor, the Rev. J. D. Jones. Before the National Anthem was sung, the Rey. Hugh Morgan, the esteemed incumbent of the parish, in a few curt and happy observations, proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly come forward that day to sing and play he rejoiced to see those who were endowed with the rare gift of song will. ing to offer it in the service of Him who gave it. Mr. Sisson, of St. Asaph, rose to second the vote of thanks, and it was carried amid hearty applause. The Rev. J. D. Jones pleasingly acknowledged the compliment on behalf of the ladies. He also stated that he had collected E60 towards the organ, and since the concert had commenced, a gentleman (Mr. Churton) had subscribed £ 20, as a mark of his appreciation of the morning's entertainment (Loud cheers.) God Save the Queen was then sung, and the and. ience departed.

] RUTHIN. THE LATE FrRE AT LLANBEDR RALL.-We have been requested to state that amongst those who assisted in extinguishing the fire at the above mansion (full par- ticulars of which appears in another column), were M. Louis, Esq., Wm. Lloyd, Esq., VIr. Bancroft, Mr. New- combe, Mr. li. Edwards, and Mr. Thomas Roberts, Wynnstay Arms. On Thursday we were informed that Mr. Ablett Jesse had subscribed Z50; Major Rowley, £ 20; and Mrs. Rowley, £10, to relieve the widow. Capt. Cooke has also undertaken to collect 125 for the same purpose. TOWN COUNCIL.—The Quarterly Meeting of the Town Council was held on Thursday last. Present-M. Louis, Esq., Mayor Messrs. Wm. Lloyd, J. J. Bancroft, D. E. Davies, John Jones, C. G. Jones, T. Roberts, Water- loo Inn, T. Roberts, Wynnstay Arms; W. T. Rouw, 1. Clarke, and Wm. Green. The New Town Hall.A letter was read from Mr. Adams, on behalf of the creditors and assignees of the Contractors, applying for the payment of X97 and X168 due for extra work done to the new Town Hall. The matter was referred to Mr. Walker, the archi- tect. Mr. Thomas Roberts, Wynnstay Arms, complained of procrastination in reference to the building, which was a serious loss to the Corporation. The Mayor said they could blame no one but the architect. The Town Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Walker to inform him that the Corporation were dis- satisfied with the manner in which the building was proceeded with, and to urge its immediate comple- tion. The Fire Engine.-A sum of 30s. was voted for repair- ing the fire engine, which, the Mayor said, had rendered such service at Llanbedr Hall, on Saturday. Rates.-The Mayor stated, that rates to the amount of JE80 were collected. Some remarks were made respecting the Collector, but as he was not present, the subject dropped. The New Road from Well-street to the Railway Station. —The Town Clerk stated that Mr. M. Smith V.C.R., had informed him that Mr. Savin was willing to put this road in a thorough state of repair if the Corpora- tion would afterwards accept it. The Mayor said he was sickened with the continued differences between the Corporation and the Railway Company, and in order to put an end to them. he strong- ly advised the Corporation to accept Mr Savin's offer at once. He moved a resolution to that effect. ?t once. He niove d After some little conversation, the resolution was car- ried. Petitions.— The Corporation unanimously resolved to petition Parliament in favour of the Mold and Den- bigh Railway Bill, applying for a diversion to run the- line to the Denbigh Station, as well as to that of Tref- nant. It was also unanimously agreed to petition for a Bill giving running powers to the Denbigh, Ruthin, and Corwen Railway Company over the Vale of Clwyd Rail- way to Vorvd Wharf, to ensure quick and cheap commu- nication between Liverpool and Cor well. Mr. Eyton, solicitor, appeared on behalf of the respec- tive Companies, to explain the objects of the Bills.

LLANDUDNO. LIBRARY AND READING ROOM. It gives us great pleasure to notice the vigour and energy which seems to characterise the movements of the sub-committee charged with the organization and management of this Institution. Since last reverting to the proceedings of men who are labouring in the cause of education and progress, we hear that the Read- ing Room, at last, is likely to open its doors to the working-classes of Llandudno and its neighbourhood within a few days, and that under patronage of no or- dinary description. At the head of the list stands the name of Lady Augusta Mostyn and lady Chetwode- both ladies ever among the first where good is to be done, or aid given. Such names as those of the Lord Bishop of Bangor, Sir John Chetwode, Wm. Bulkeley. Hughes, Esq., John Bright, Esq., M.P., George Walker, Esq., George Fiel,liug, and C. S. Lemon, Esq., seem to promise a bright future to a movement evident- ly calculated to promote good-will and kindly feeling among men of all ranks of society. The money matters of the Institution seem also to have prospered; for we hear, that up to the moment of our going to press, the subscription fund shows a total t 133 4s. 6d.; certainly a large sum to have been sub- scribed in so short a period. To this, we may add, that the choice of Librarian has been made, and that we wish Mr. Marsden every suc- cess in the new and honourable position he now occu- pies among his fellow-townsmen. Tenders for the supply of newspapers have been called for, and will be brought before the Committee, at their meeting, on Saturday next. One of the members of the sub-committee has charged himself with the task of procuring the furniture neces- sary for the room; and when we mention the name of Mr. Evans, Mostyn-street, as that of the gentleman thus working in a good cause, it will be readily believed that whatever may be done in the matter will be well done. We sincerely trust that we may announce in our next issue, that the Llandudno Reading Room and Li- brary has been able to throw open its doors, and there can not be a doubt, that the moment it does so, this al- ready prosperous Institution will meet with nil the en- couragement and support it is so fully entitled to re- ceive. We also hope that the example thus shown, will not be without good effects, and that many a town now with- out the benefit conferred by such a movement as this, will follow the example thus set, and that the men com- posing the real element of strength in our land, and in whose breasts often lies undeveloped intelligence and 1 high ability, shall not be driven to extinguish the la- tent spark of intellect, by becoming the prey to sensual indulgence, so liberally held out to them in the public- house and the dramshop. Hundreds of our working men would seek those opportunities for the developement of their intellectual powers, if they could, and hundreds are nightly driven to other excitement than that given by the working of the brain, simply because, though they would ;read and study, no opportunity of doing either falls to their lot during a long life of simple toil and labour. To supply this want has been the aim of the sub- committeee, whose vigorous proceedings it gives us pleasure to notice. So far they have prospered. May the success attending their efforts stimulate other towns to follow their example, until the working men through- out the whole Principality shall never be able to say, that any one among them fell into evil ways, simply be. cause the opportunity of developing the intelligence the Great Creator of all things has implanted into poor and rich alike was denied them

BANGOR LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. The usual ordinary meeting of this Board was held on Thursday last, when the following members were present:—Messrs. Henry Kennedy (in the chair), Charles Bicknell, Rowland Parry, George Simpson, John Roberts, and Meshach Roberts. The minutes of the last meeting of the Board were confirmed. Gas Company's Cottages in Well Sti-ect.-Tiie Clerk was requested to write to the Company's Secretary enquiring whether any steps had beeu taken to remedy the evils complained of in the Clerk's letter of the 19th of April last. Building Plans.-Plati and Sections of Mr. Aronson's intended shop extension in Bank Place, again laid before this Board, when it was resolved-that the same be not approved. Bakehouse Chimizey.Resoived-That the Surveyor be requested to report on the stability of Robert Owens' (near the Museum) bakehouse chimney, which had re- cently been raised some feet. Flagging of the Main Street Tootways.-Resolved- That the owners of property, in lieu of the occupiers, (where such owners' names and address can be found) be served with notice to flag, pave, and channel their respective portions of footways abutting the High-street. The Surveyor was also instructed what work to proceed with as far down the street as the Castle 1 lotel, the re- maining portion of the intended works to be deferred to the next meeting. The Clerk to advertise for the sup- ply of the necessary materials for carrying out the main street flagging and channelling. Kyffin Square.—Mr. R. Parry gave notice th. he would at the next Board move—" fhat the Surveyor be requested to report on the sanitary state of the whole of Kyffiu-square." Arrears of Rates.-The Collector produced a list of all persons then in arfears of their rates. The Collector was ordered to press for payment of the arrears in order that a new assessment may be made as early as possible. The lisb to be again produced at the next meeting. Main Sewer Dilapidations.The Surveyor reported that, pursuant to the orders of the last meeting, he had ordered pipes in the place of those found broken in the Friars fields, and requested to know whether he should proceed further with the opening of the trench. Resolved-That the Surveyor being of opinion that the other portions might stand for some time to come, that further investigation be not proceeded with at present. Cheques of current accounta having been signed, the members separated. I

fttirtM, 4U¡nria\1e$, ami Ijcatlts. Notice of Itirths, Mnrri mes, an 1 Deaths, S'IOUM be authenticated blithe name on! »Hr« rf the Jenifers, or tmnmit.ed to us through our accredited Agmts. We beg to intimate that in fntaro notices of Births and Mai- riaees will be charged vdvertisements at the uniform rate cfOneShiiUngeMh: and except where the party sending has an Recount at the office, prepayment must be made or the notice will not appear. If more convenient to the sentler, pay- ment may be made in Red Postage Stamps. Obituary notice? will be inserted/ro: as heretofore. BIRTHS. On the 1st inst., Mrs Williams, Cemetery Lodge, Bangor, of a son. JTAIUUAGES. On the 2nd inst, at Bangor Cathedral, by the Rev. C po Jones, Sir Henry Hughes, maner mariner, Simdda wen, Penrhosllugwy, to Jane, second daughter of the late Mr. John Hughes, master mariner. Penrhyn, PeiirhosUu^wy. On the 1st inst. at the Independent Chapel, Bangor, by the Rev. n. Thomas, Mr. John Thomas Butcher, Bangor, to .\th3 Margaret Owens, youngest daughter of Mr. Owen Owens, Den- bigh. On the 27th utt.. at St. George's Parish Church. Mandudao, by the Rev. H. E. F. Vallancev. M.A., N-icarof Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire, assisted by the Rev. Anwyl Roberts M.A., Thomas Ferguson Ansdell. Esq.. solicitor, st lielen's. eldest son of John Ansdell, Esq., of Cowley House. St. Helen's, Registrar of the St. Helen's County Court, to Emilie. youngest (laughter of Edward 3ioore, FAq.. of Moore House, Liandudiio, -No Cards. On the 27th ult., at the Parish Church, Lam-aster by the Rev Air. Lodge, Edward P.radley Roose, Esq of Anfleld, Liverpool, to Ann« Threl/all. youngest daughter of the late Henry Stirzaker, Esq., Hareruus Skerton. On the 19th ult.. at the Church of St. Chrysostom, Everton, Liverpool, by the Rev. T. C Cowan, Ir John William Roberts. late managing clerk to E ti-oeso. Esq., Portmadoo. to Anne Catherine, daughter of J. Webster Hart, Esq of Liverpool, and of l,eD.$,glaulsu. Maentwrog. DEATHS. On the 24th ult., aged 11 years, Hannah Ellen Davies, young- est daughter of Mr. Theophllus Davies, watch and clock maker, Llanrwst. On the 1st inst., aged 56 years, Mr. Robert J loyd Morris, (RhuroaintvcJ, Rhvl. He was well' nown throughout the Prin- cipality, Liverpool, London, to-, as having devoted much of his time to WVMi literature, and as Secretary to the Ithuddlan Royal Eisteddfod, 18 >0. On the 29th ult., after a lingering illness. Thomas, the eldest son of Mr. William Griffith, chandler, High Street, Llanerch- ymeiUl, Anglesey. On the 3rd instant, after only twelve hours illness, aged 50, tfr Robert Rees, the National Schooliovter at Aberdaron, deeply regret ted. From childhood he was a consistent member of the church. On the 19th ult., aged 02 years, much regretted, at Bryn mawr, Brecknockshire. Margaret, widow of the late Mr. John Jones, painter and glazier of the above place, and daughter of the late Mr. Griffith Jones, of the Boot Inn, Pwllheli. On the 3rd inst, after a short illness, aged 75, Mr. Robert Ro- berts, Tensyflog. near Tremadoc. Fn didwvll a (Ift ydoertd Yn ei air—uniawn ocdd.

ABERGELE. I Meetings have been held at the Bee Hotel, and a flourishing subscription is being raised towards celebra. ting in 9 Rtyle which Abergele likes to come out, the coming of age of the son and heir of the ancient and Honourable House of Bodelwyddan. A committee of the most respectable tradesmen and farmers in the place has been formed, and the event is likely to be celebrated in a way worthy of the youthful scion of one of the most ancient families in North Wales.

AMLWCH. I It appears that the Regatta Committee have now de- cided to postpone the event from Whit Monday, the day originally fixed upon, to Tuesday the 8th of August; it having been deemed desirable to afford time for the proper organization and training of local boats crews, and furnish the working committee with an ex- tended opportunity to collect subscriptions. For the convenience also of the majority of yachtmen, the month of August is undoubtedly a better date than so early a period in the season as Whitsuntide. We be- lieve that the Lord Lieutenant of the County has signi- fied to the Committee his patronage, and has favoured them with a handsome subscription to head their list. THE NEW OROAN.—We are glad to hear that the splendid new organ, worth about 4250, which has been so energetici-tlly and liberally subscribed to by the in. habitants of this town, is to arrive here in the course of the present month. The builders are Messrs. Bevington and Son, London, whose name is a sufficient guarantee for the excellency of the workmanship. Right glad also are we to hear that inhabitants of Amlwch have been so fortunate in the happy choice that the fi ev. J. Richards, the respected incumbent of the parish, has made in ap- pointing Mr. James Ellis, late of Beaumaris, who had the honour of performing before Her Majesty the Queen, on Gray and Davidson's splendid organ, in the transept of the Great Exhibition of 1851, to be their organist. Mr. Ellis's abilities as a performer, composer, and teacher of music, are too well known to require any eulogy in our columns. We witness with pleasure that great pre- parations are being made to open the new organ with due eclat—several pieces from Handel's Messiah, Hay- den's Creation, and from the works of other eminent composers, judiciously selected by the Rev. Mr. Richards, being in course of rehearsal.

MACHYNLLETH. PETTY SESSIONS, May 3.-Before C. F. Thruston, Esq., and the Revds. J. W. Williams, and W. G. Davies. Watch Stealing.-Three yonng men of the parish of Cemmes were summoned on the complaint of Evan Jen- kins, drainer, on suspicion of stealing his watch and 12s. from his pocket at Cemmes on the 12th ult. Their worships thought he had not sufficent evidence. Dismissed the case. Drunk and Riotous.—The same oiffcer charged Rowr land Jones, a miner, with drunkenness. Fined, El and 8s. costs. Constables for the Parishes of Machynlleth, Penegoes, Cemmes, Llanwrin, Darowen, and Llanbrynmair, were swern for the ensuing year. This terminated the pro- ceedings.

r PWLLHELI. BOARD OP GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday last. Present—B. T. Ellis, Esq,, chairman; Mr. Richd. Jones, vice-chair- man and 22 elected Guardians; also, the Rev. John Owen, ex-ofifcio. It appeared that a balance of £47 Is. was in the hands of the Treasurer to the credit af the Union. Andrew Doyle, Esq., Poor Law Inspector, inspected the Workhouse since the last meeting, and made the following entry in the visitors' Book I have inspected the Workhouse, and am able to make a rather favourable report of the state in which I found it. The inmates appear to be properly cared for. The wards, yards, and offices are clean, and generally in a proper state." The Governor reported, that he had received, free of expense from the Bible Society, London, for the use of the house, 12 brevier text sheep Bibles. 50 Gospels 32mo, 12 sheep Testaments 12mo, and 150 St. John 32mo. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES MEETING.—May 4th, 1865.— Present:—John Edwards, Esq., Mayor, and Hugh Pugh. Esq., Ex-mayor. Robert Hughes, Penlanfawr Inn, charged William Hughes with being drunk and riotous, and refusing to quit his house on Monday, the 1st inst. The defendant appeared and admitted the offence. Fined 5s. and 12s. costs, to be paid next Saturday, or 14 days imprisonment. Robert Williams, Police officer, charged William Johes, with being drunk and fighting, at Penlanfawr. He was fined as. and 12s. costs, to be paid in a week, or 14 days imprisonment. Robert Williams, police ofifcer, charged William Morris, seaman, Pwllheli, with being drunk and riotous, I and challenging parties to fight. The defendant admitted the offence. Fined 5s. and 12s. costs, to be paid in a week, or 14 days imprisonment. PETTY SESSIONS,—Wednesday, April 26th.-Before the Revds. John Owen. (Chairman,) and St. John Arm- strong Williams, Clerks, and S. O. Priestley, and Owen Evans, Esqrs., Captains T. L. D. Jones Parry, and Ro- bert Carreg. Robert Jones, P.C., charged John Griffith, with being drunk and riotous at the Four Crosses, on Fair day the 12th ult. Fined 2s. 6d. and 10s. 6d. costs. Constables for several parishes were duly sworn in to that office, with the exception of two parishes as they did not attend. Surveyor's accounts of several parishes in this division, were examined, revised and allowed. Inspector John Walters charged one, John Crusty, who said he was a native of Sligo, with setting fire to certain Gorse stumps, &c., in the parish of Bryncoes, ou the 24tli ult. The accused denied the charge. The case was dismissed for want of evidence, as no one had seen him in the act of setting the Gorse on fire, though it was clearly proved he was quite close to the hedge at the time. The following assessments were allowed and signed, viz.-I,I,tngwn,idl, Llaubedrog, Llanystymydwy, La nor, Llandegwning, Aberech, and Llanarmon. Also the excused list of poor persons, on account of poverty, &c., of the parishes of Nevin and Llanengan. Mary Hughes charged Jane Hughes with assaulting her at the parish of Nevin 011 the 23rd ult. Fined 4s. 6d. and 10s. 61. costs, payable forthwith, in default, one calendar month and hard labour. John Parry was charged with allowing certain cattle to be straying on the highway, in the parish of Nevin, on the 17th inst. Dismissed on payment of Is. 6d. costs. Paid. William Hughes P.C., charged John Evans with a similar oifeuee as the previous one. Defendant did not make his appearance, and was fined in the full penalty of 10s. and 8s. 6d. costs, payable forthwith. Robert Daniel P.C., charged Thomas Jones with drunkenness.

TOWYN. EXTRAORDINARY SHOT.—David Lloyd, Esq., of Cilw- gan, near Newtown, shot a Cormorant, on Friday last, with a rifle, at 900 yards distance, near the Dysynni ri- ver. SOIREE.—A soire4 was held oil Friday evening last, at Neptune Hall. The attendance was not So large as was ,It easterl y win d s, expected, in consequence of the high easterly winds, which prevailed during the afternoon and evening. The viands were of first rate quality, aud laid out with great taste, which reflects no small degree of credit on Mrs. Jones. Music, singing, and innocent games, were the order of the evening, and all present were very highly delighted. ACCIDF.NT.-On Friday, a woman named Roberts, was run over by some small trucks on the Towyn and Taly- llyn Railway. It appears she was riding on the trucks, and when in the act of getting off, her foot slipped, and she fell oil to the rails, fortunately there was no locomo- tive attached to the trucks She is very much bruised, but no bones hroken. CHORCH WALL.—The west end of our Church waU has for some time been in the most dilapidated state, and since the erection of the Market Hall it has beeu more exposed to view. The Churchwardens were unable to repair it, there heing no rate for the purpose. Some time ago a vestry meeting was called, and the voluntary principle called into operation, but the amount collected on that scale, did not amount to .€30, not three-fourths of the sum required to build it as it ought to he done. Some of the managing committee called on J.Soden, Esq., when he was at Towyn last week, and he kindly offered to make up the difference, provided the space from the Market Railways to College Green, was pallisaded on the top of the wall. This is to bo done, and the contract has been let to G. Ashford, biulder, of this town, who, we have 110 (lotibt, will carry it out in a. moat satisfactory manner. It will be a decided improvement when done, and we trust the remaining wall around the town, will have pallisading placed on the top, at no distant period. TIIK DRAINAGE,—Some of the massive pipes for the outfall of the Dysynni vailey drainage, have arrived here from Glasgow. They came by rail all the way, and weigh about four tons each. Mr. John Wooley has taken the contract with fixing those nearest the sea with piles. Operations will commence forthwith. This immense track of land will take from three to five years, before the work is completed.

f ——— far exceed the firet held in Dublin and equal to either of those of which London was the scene in 1851 aDd 1862. Dmonstrations continue to be made in England and f the continent respecting the American assassina-  The Prussian Chamber of Deputies, on the 2nd fT presented an address of sympathy to the American lOB" tIed .b '? ?-Nothing is settled yet with respect to the duchies; the proposal to convoke the estates has caused '"excitement amongst the inhabitants. -The King of ?p?giaM passed a good night on Tuesday; he was better yesterday. The Fruptro; of France arrived off Palma on Tues day. He was in excellent health and the steamer *?M not start till 8 in the evening, in order that it ;ight not arrive at Algiers during the night. The Spanish Senate, yesterday, unanimously passed a resolution expressive of horror at the assassination of JIIr. Lincoln, and of sympathy with the people of the United States. A Turin paper asserts, that the result of the inisgon 01 Slnor Vegezzi to Rome is the signature of a concor- dat with the Pope, by which the Pontiff recognizes the Kingdom of Italy; and the Italian government guaran- teeS the exercise of his personal sovereignty in his do. ininions. There is an arrival from New York, with dates to the 22nd of April. The papers notice the solemnization oi Mr. Lincoln's funeral at Washington, with imposing cer^m?" His remains were, however, to be removed ??gj.IJ, nUnois, receiving public honours at every city they p?d through.-?fr. Seward and his son were vlh livin, and better. Two persons were in custody, Jitzerot and Surat, supposed to be Booth's ac- government had offered 100,000 dollars for .?t and that of those who acted with him per- ?.h?unngthem are subject to the penalty of death. The Confederate prisoners at Point Looh-out had passed resolutions of abhorrence at Mr. Lincoln's murder, and expressing sympathy for his family. Mr Johnson had received delegates from various parts of the Union, who came to offer him support. He made speeches to them, indicating no definite policy; but reasserting that treason is the highest crime, and must be punished accordingly.—The New York He. raid" asserts that his foreign policy will be more demon- strative and exacting than that of Mr. Lincoln; and that he is pledgNI to the Monroe doctrine. He had received the diplomatic corps, with an address of con- dolence and Sir Frederick Bruce had presented his credentials. His Excellency expressed deep sympathy at Mr. Lincoln's death, and said that her Majesty had nothing more at heart than to cultivate relations of amity anrl good understanding with America. The President said the interests of civilization and hu- manity required that England and America should be friends. It appears the presence of the Federals is not very welcome at Richmond. The people kept their doors and windows closed but when General Lee arrived on the 15th, he was most enthusiastically received. Jefferson Davis and his cabinet were at Augusta, and had estab- lished a government there, preparatory to a flight to the trans-Mississippi Department.— The news from the armies was still adverse to the Confederates. Kirkpa- trick had pursued them 30 miles beyond Raleigh John- son's army was demoralized, and there was no doubt he would have to surrender.