The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

I PWLLHELI. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday the 21st inst., a man belong- ing to the Francebury" of Aberdovey, lying at St. Tudwell's Roads, fell accidentally overboard. The sea was very rough at the time so that the unfortunate man drowned before any assistance could be rendered him. He was only 21 years of age, and is supposed to be a native of Cardiff. THE WEATHER.—A terrific storm raged here on Wednesday the 22nd inst. A great number of vessels took refuge in St. Tudwell's Roads. Two of them broke loose from their anchorage and were left at the mercy of the wind and the waves. The Triton of Maryport, ran aground on the beach at Abererch Road, but sus- tained but little damage. The Marquis of Anglesey" was wrecked near the spot at the beginning of the year. All on board the schooner were saved. A flat" also ran ashore near the Gimlet Rock, on Wednesday; and on Thursday morning no trace of it could be discovered. It is supposed to have drifted during the night in the direction of Portmadoc. No lives lost. COUNTY P.TTY SEssioss, -Wednesday, November 22n(L--Before the Rev. Canon John Owen, (Chairman), the Rev. St. Geo. Armstrong Williams, Clerk, and Owen Evans, Esq. Jane Thomas v. John Evans. This was an application for an order of affiliation upon the defendant. Order made and attorneys' coste allowed. Mr. E. M. Roberta appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Picton Jones for the defendant. Overseers of Penrhos v. Evan Roberts.—This was a charge of desertion of his family by the defendant. the case had been adjourned from a previous Session held on the 25th ult., for the purpose of giving the de- fendant an opportunity to make amends with the parish and thus pay for the maintenance of his family. It was approved that the suggestion of the Bench made at the time had been fulfilled by the defendant and he was thereupon discharged. Laura Owen, v. William Roberts.—This was a charge of assault alleged to have been committed on the 30th of September last, and also en the 17th instant. Same Defendant against same Complainant. A charge, praying that the defendant should be bound over to keep the peace. It appeared that both parties were at loggerheads about some property lately purchased by Mr. Roberts. The Bench dismissed bath cases and recommended that the parties should be more harmonious towards each other. Mr. E. M. Roberts appeared for Mr. Owen, and Mr. Picton Jones for Mr. Roberts. John Evans v. Thomas Gi-iffitb.-A charge of taking away certain sheel), taken in execution under a distraint for rent. Adjourned till next Petty Session—and the defendant bound over in his own recognisance in the sum of flo to appear further to answer the charge. Mr. Pioton Jones appeared on behalf of Capt. Jones Parry, the landlord of the premises where the distress was made to prosecute. The Poor Rate Assessments of the following parishes viz., Ceidie, Nefyn, Llangian, Edern, and Llangybi were allowed and signed. Margaret Jones, a young girl from the parish of Abererch, was charged with entering the house of Mr. John Griffith of Gwa»y-lthos in the same parish and stealing therefrom a quantity of wearing apparel, his property, on the* iiigkt of Sunday last. A remand was applied far by the Inspector of Police, Mr. Walters, for a week as the property was not yet found. Remanded accordingly. Furious Driving,-Johu Macgevit was charged with this offence. The defendant had,been at the time alleged in the summons the driver of the Prince of Wales coach between Edeyrn and Carnarvon. The defendant was only served with the summons this morning and he applied for an adjournment. Adjourned accordingly.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, WESTMINSTER, November 21. (Sittings in Bance, Michaelmas Term, before Lord Chief Justice ERLE and Justices WILLES, BYLES, and KEATING.) The Court to-day took the remainder of the revising barristers' cases. JONES V. JONES. This was an appeal from the decision of the revising barrister for Tan-y-bwlch, who decided that the notices of objection against the respondent's vote, and that of 45 other persons, were bad. The objector's signature to the notice of objection to the overseer was dated the 12th ef August, while the notice of objection delivered to the party was dated the 18th of August. The notices were served in time. Mr. Grenville Somerset appeared for the appellant, and Mr. Morgan Lloyd for the respondent. The Chief Justice was of opinion that the decision of the revising barrister ought to be reversed. The objec- tion was taken that the notice to the overseer was void because it became a complete instrument on the 18th of August, and not on the day when it purported to be signed. He thought that the Act of Parliament did not clearly require the notice to purport to be signed on the day that it was signed. He thought if it was signed on any day during which the objector was qualified to object, it was valid. He could not see any materiality to the interests of any human being if the objector signed the notice according to law during the time in which it could be operative, whether the day of the month was the correct day, or any other day within the time. The other learned Judges were of the same opinio*, Decision reversed.

DENBIGH. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A BOROUGH I RATE. A special meeting of the Town Council was held on I Monday last. Present—The Mayor; John Parry Jones, Esq.; Dr. Pierce J, C. W Edwards, Esq.; Thos. Gold Edwards, Esq.; Dr. Hughes; R. Oweu, Esq; Messrs. R. Toulkes, draper, Evan Davies, King's Mills; Win. Story, Coppy; R. Williams, town clerk; and M. Smith, borough treasurer. Mr. Parry Jones said-In accordance with the notice which I gavo- at the last meeting, I beg to call the at- tention of the Council to the state of the finances of this borough. You have seen by the printed statement of accounts prepared by the Treasurer, that in Septem. ber we were indebted to him in the sum of E2.5, aud our present debts and liabilities amount to something like £ 150. It may fairly be asked how we have thus over-spent our income ? I have made some researches upon the question, and I find that the cause of it is partly owing to an old debt of E33, i a connection with the building ef the market-hall, £ 40 for repairing the same, also zC35 to reduce a debt we owed to the Infir- mary; and lastly, 237 to defray expenses attending the Grammar School Scheme. We have had to pay those sums during the past year. The first question we have to consider is—in what way the money can be raised. (Hear, hear). To my mind there are three modes of doing it. The first, by mortgaging or selling part of our Corporate property. That course, I con- fess would be a very objectionable one-( hear, hear),— M we have already parted with too much of our pro- perty-in fact, we have very little left—and that tor the purpose of evading a very unpopular and disagreeable course, namely, the levying of a borough ratr. I may here remind the gentlemen representing the country part of the borough, that we have not had a borough rate for nearly 16 years. The last was made in 1850- and that was the memorable gas rate, which lasted some two or three years. We havegone on, as I said before, mortgaging and selling our property to evade appealing to the ratepayers for any assistance whatever, until mat- ters have now come to a dead lock. Then the next course open to us is the adoption of the Local Govern- ment Act. It is no doubt fresh in your recollection that last year a proposal for its adoption was made, bnt as it required two-thirds or the Council in its favour, it was rejected. I cannot say that I felt sorry at that re- sult, as I am no great admirer of the Local Government Act. I entered the Council 14 years ago, as an anti- borough gas rate, and subsequently, an anti-Local Act member, and I continued to for 10 or 12 years, but finding that no rates could be obtained for local improv. mants under our existing powers, I became a convert in favour of the Act-khe-Lr, hear,)-Iiinitit)g its opera- tions, however to the town. I think there are great many objections to it; 1 dread it almost as much as its greatest opponents. The expense of carrying it out I fear would be enormous and its powers are so exten- sive that if imprudent or reckless members became re- preventatives of the borough, they might place us in a position that would make us smart under heavy taxa- tion like our neighbours. Dr. Pierce-That is the only important objection you can have to it. Mr. Parry Jones—It his been said that the fact of our neighbours having erred, is no reason why we should err. That is a fair argument I dare say with regard to the Council as at present constituted—I believe that none of us would impose an unreasonable taxation upon the town,—but we might be turned out of office, and replaced by men of different opinions, who possibly might think it a capital speculation, as now projected, to make a railway to Nantglyn. That, by-the-bye. would be a noble provision to convey my friend Mr. Wynne Edwards and myself to the mountain for grouse shoot- ing. (Laughter.) But really some such like wild schemes might be aimed at with plenty of scope in hand by a certain class of individuals. The adoption of the Local Government Act would involve very heavy expenses, and provided the country party will meet us liberally, I will in no way support it. (Hear, hear). Under the circumstances, the least objectionable mode of meeting our i difficulties, is by levying a borough rate. By adopting this plan, you have control of the taxation in your own hands, and you can keep it within reasonable limits—whereas you would hardly know where it might end under the Local Government Act. (Hear, hear). It rests with you whether to adopt that Act or a bo- rough rate. For my own part, I say that a borough rate is the safest plan. Certainly, there is an apparent injustice in it—inasmuch as it taxes land in the same ratio as houses-and I heartily wish we could avoid it, but placed as we are, we must take the law as it stands. Or, we have our remedy by adopting the Local Act, which confines the taxation to any limit we may de. fine. The country friends, however, have no very grievous cause of complaint against a borough rate, for the townspeople may argue after their stvlo against a. highway rate, because they have no carriages, and very seldom require the use of carriage roads. (Hear, hear). I think the borough has many reasons to congratulate itself upon the way in which the finances have hitherto been carried on. Decidedly, we have the best markets in the country and we have also a flou. rishing town and trade, notwithstanding all that has been said about it. (Applause.) I think it is cne of the finest towns in the Principality, and, in a sanitary point of view, we may challenge our neighbours, and, not excepting even the towns where the Local Govern- ment Act is in operation. (Hear, hear.) We have se- veral eminent public institutions; we have a reading- room for the tradesmen and working-classes; this room (Town-hall) is likewise open for the savings' bank, the building society, clothing club, orpheenist club, and the string band-given in each case free of charge. Then we have an assembly-room open to the farmers of the district as a corn market, free of expense. All these things have been obtained without taxing the borough with one penny. In the face of these facts, I really think we ought to be met in a liberal spirit by all the ratepayers throughout the borough, aud I have no doubt we shall be met, judging from the expressions I have heard from various gentlemen. (Hear. bear.) I do not know that I need say more, and I beg, in conclusion, to propose that the Town Clerk issue the regular notices to impose a borough rate of 2d. it the pound, to be paid this day six weeks. (Applause.) Dr. Pierce-It ought to be mentioned in the notices what the rate i" for. Mr. Wynne Edwards—I think, after the very calm, considerate, truthful, and sensible remarks made by my friend, Mr. Parry Jones, a discussion,if we have it upon this subject, can only result in ene unanimous feeling amongst us. I apprehend that we are all agreed that we ought not to saddle those who come after as with our own burdens. We have incurred certain debts, and it is but fair play that we should pay them. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Parry Jones has truthfully pointed out to us that we have only three ways of raising a sufficient sum of money. I have been an advocate of the Local Government Act, but I speak with perfect candour when I say thai I fully endorse every word said con- cerning it by Mr. Parry Jones. (Hear, hear.) I believe, on the whole, that it is a very good Act, but once adopt- ed always adopted. A borough rate, however, can be imposed ttday and never afterwards. (Applause.) The country interest, I wish to observe, ought t. be fairly represented in the Council, but the town interest should have the preponderating representation. (Hear, hear.) But I trust, if we have the power of the giant, we shall use it wisely. (Applause.) I beg to second the motion proposed by Mr. Parry Jones. Mr. Parry Jones-I have just been reminded by the Town Clerk that it is necessary for me to specify the total amount of the rate. According to the old assess- ment, a rate of Id. in the pound realised £82, but upon the present rateable value a rate of 2d. will bring about £ 200. Mr. Rd. Owen-Who is to collect it! Mr. Parry Jones-The overseers, who are paid out of the rate for their labour. Mr. Gold Edwards—I am one of those who entertain the opinion that a town rate would be a fair way of deal- ing with this matter. I must say that it is a hard case for people living out of the town to be called upon to contribute towards these expenses. The fair way of disposing with the difficulty would be by adopting the Local Government Act. That subject has already been before the Ceuncil, and, strange to say, the country neighbours in opposing it would not allow the town to rate itaelf for its own purposes. Therefore, as money must be had, they must now share in the burden of u borough rate, for surely they cannot say-You shall nei- ther rate the town nor the borough. (Applause.) With these observations, I will draw your attention to a clause in the Act of Parliament touching upon the mat- ter now under consideration. You will find it a difficult task, I am afraid, to levy a borough rate for the purposes already mentioned. If we do levy it, let us do it legal- ly, so that no person unwilling to pay it can frustrate our object. (Applause.) The clause was read, particular emphasis being put on the words debts TO BE incurred." Mr. Gold Edwards maintained that a borough rate could not be levied to pay debts already incurred. A re- trospective rate was illegal. He understood from the Treasurer's statement of,accounts that jC25 was required to complete the payment for the fire engine. That was a debt already incurred, and could not be paid out of the rate. Besides, people (himself amongst others) had subscribed towards the fire engine, and it was very un- fair that they should be again expected to pay a rate to. wards the same thing. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Parry Jones-It is not intended to use a farthing of the rate towards the fire engine. The 925 alluded to is a sum borrowed out of the fire engine sub- scriptions by the Treasurer to pay a debt due to him- self. Dr. Pierce-The matter altogether is very nnfair and irregular. Why should we rush at a fire engine when we have other more important things to pay for. Mr. Gold Edwards—An estimate is made for making a new building for the fire engine, but it is net lawful for us to pay for it out of the rates. Mr. Parry Jones—You can repair buildings, but not erect new buildings, with a borough rate. The rate is required to pay interest due on mortgages, and other monies due in the ensuing year. Mr. Wynne Edwards made a rough estimate of debts to the ameunt of £ 183 which would come within the meaning )f the words debts to be incurred." Mr. Gold Edwards said he had been requested by Dr. Tumour, Vo ho was unable to attend the meeting, to suggest that part of the rate should be devoted to al- ter the Assembly Room so as to render it available for concerts, penny readings, &c. At present it was useless, except as a corn mirket, and he thought a borough rate could not be better expended thin by attending it in order to make it profitable to the town. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Wynne Edwards—I think we are rather prema- ture in going into the question. Perhaps we were wrong in not instructing the Town Clerk to prepare au exact estimate of the money required. Dr. Pierce—We must examine the foundation before we can build upon it, I fear the borough rate will be used for all purposes, like the poor rate-almost every- body jumps like a hawk upon that so very little is left for the poor. (Laughter.) We have two many irons in the fire. Let us in the first instance pay our old debts, and finish with one subject before entering upon another. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Evan Davies-I do not oppose a borough rate. All the farmers I believe are ready to support it and I think they ought, because they have had the use of the Assembly Room every week free of charge for 16 years. (Hear, hear.) But I feel compelled to object to the question of altering the Assembly Room being entertained without previous notice of it having been given to the Council. Not long ago, we decided not to interfere with it. Mr. Parry Jones-Wo agieed as to the desiribility of altering it, but we deferred the matter because we had no money to spare. Dr. Pierce -Look at the Market Hall roof,—it is in a state of ruination. We obtain a surplus of about E200 for the market every year, and yet we neglect to keep it in proper repair. Now we want to spend a deal of (which we hav'nt got) upon things we can do without. The best policy for every Corporate body and every one else in to keep out of debt. (H ear, hear.) A Committee was subsequently formed at the desire of the Town Clerk to enq uire for what purposes a bo- rough rate could be levied. It consisted of the follow- ing members The Mayor, Messrs. Parry Jones, Gold Edwards, VV. Edwards, R. Owen, and Wm. Story,— who agreed to hold their meeting on the following (Tues- day) evening. Street Names.—A letter was read from Mr. Roberts postmaster, requesting the Council to make an order to affix numbers on the houses and names to the streets of the town. Their want he said was very much felt, and caused much confusion in the delivery of letters. Dr. Pierce observed that that was a subject of the greatest importance to the town, and hoped the Council would pay due attention to it. The above named Committee were requested to ascer- tain whether the work could be done with a borough rate. Lightir.y of the Cross.—A deputation from the watch and lighting Committee attended to sek the permission of the Council to place four lamps (cress-ways) on the pillar erected on the cross, which would enable them to do away with three or four of the lamps intended to light that part of the town. Permission was granted. Pig Fairs.—Mr. Evan Davies made a request en be- half of the farmers to have pig fairs held in the town fortnightly for a few months. They were prohibited in neighbouring towns, and the result was that there was an overwhelming number of pigs in the country wanting to be sold. An order was made to advertise that pig fairs will be held in Denbigh fortnightly until further dotice.

I LLANERCHYMEDD. RENT DINNER.—On Thursday, the 16th instant, the ILltuual rents of the Rev. H. Owen, M.A., Rector of this parish, were received at the Rectory, after which a sumptuous repast was served up, under the hospitable superintendence of Mrs. and the Misses Owen, to all the tenants, which consisted of roast and boiled beef, mut- ton, pork, &c., with pies of various meats, aud vegeta- bles of all kinds, after which came puddings, tarts, and custards, which, on the withdrawal of the cloth, were followed by pipes and tobacco, together with a plenti- ful supply of "cwrw da." Toasts and sentiments be- came the order of the evening, while several excellent speeches were delivered, and some masterly englynion, composed by Llanerchydd, who occupied the vice-chair, while the Rev. H. Owen, the rector, presided as chair- man, and whose health was drank with three times three. After a pleasant entertainment, which was most heartily enjoyed, the numerous company separated for their respective homes at an early hour. THE RAILWAY WORKS.—We are certain our rea-lers will be glad to hear that the works of the Anglesey Cen- tral Railway, between Llangefni and this town, are rapidly approaching completion. We hear that the permanent metal has been laid from Llangefni to Ynys- y-llyn Station, within about two and a half miles of Llanerchymedd; while the laying of the permanent road has also been commenced from the site of the pro- posed railway station in this town. The bridges between Llangefni and this town are also nearly built; while bal- lasting has also been commenced from the proposed sta- tion towards Llangefni. It is sanguinely expected that the shrill whistle of the iron horse will very soon be heard here. For the information of our readers, we may also state that Mr. H. Humphreys has commenced run- ning a first-class four-horse coach, which meets the 9.45 a m. train at Llangefni, and proceeds through Llanerch- ymedd and Rhosybol to theDinorben Arms Hotel, Am- lwch, which hotel it again leaves at 5 p.m. to meet the Chester and Holyhead train at Llangefni. LORD BOSTON'S RENT DINNEB.—These rents were re- ceived on Monday last at the Bull Hotel, in this town, which business being concluded, a capital dinner was provided at his lordship's expense, the excellent style of which reflected very great credit upon Mrs. Jones, the worthy hostess of this old establishment. After each had done justice to the delicacies before them, several addresses were made, and we need hardly state that his Lordship's health was drank in a bumper.

LLANFAIRISGAER. I On Tuesday, the 20th inst., Lord and Lady Boston, with their usual kindness and liberality treated the children of Llanidan National School to an excellent tea, and, to add to their amusement, the Portdinorwic brass band were in attendance, who, under the leadership of their instructor, Mr. Watts, Carnarvon, played several lively tunes in excellent time and taste. Before leaving, the members of the band were regaled with a good supper, and presented by his lordship with the muni- ficent sum of ten pounds towards paying off the debt still due for their instruments. With such noble en- couragement gs this, there is no doubt but that the band will persevere, and at last become an honour to Portdinorwic.

MANCHESTER. I A Grand Concert of Welsh National Melodies took Slace on the evening of the 22nd inst., at the Hulme New Town Hall. VocaHtts—Misa Edith Wynne (Eos CymruPencerddes), Miss Kate Wynne (Llinos Gwynedd), Mr. L. W. Lewis (Llew Llwyfo), and Idris Vychan. Instrumentalist-Mr. John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia). Pianoforte-Messrs. Saville Swallow and Browne, toge- ther with the Manchester Cambrian Harmonic Society, numbering 100 voices, accompanied by a Band of Har under the leadership of Mr. Mantom. Conductor—Mr. Jervis Williams (Eos Caer Estyn). The spacious and magnificent room was crowded to excess by a fashionable audience. Both the vocal and instrumental part of the entertainment was rendered with great effect and brought down repeated applause and encores.

LLANGEFNI. I PETTY SESSIONS, Monday, Nov. 20--Before H.Pritch- ard, Esq., and Rev. W. Williams. Affiliation Cmi.-Elizaboth Prichard, Glanhwfa-st., Llangefni, charged Hugh Rowlands, Waun hir, Llan. gristiolus, with being the reputed father of her child, born 15th October last. Several witnesses were examined pro and eon,—Cose dismissed. Jane Owen, Tycroes, Llanddyfnan, charged John Jones, of Glan'rafon, in the same parish, with being the father of her illegitimate child, bern on the 13th Febru- ary last. This was an adjourned case from Menai Bridge Petty Sessions, on the 6th inst. Several witnesses were exa. mined for complainant, but the defendant did not pro- duce any. Order made on defendant to pay Is. 6d. weekly, from date of application (23rd October), and 37s. 6d. costs, including 10s. for midwife. Catherine Hughes, Orsedd, Penmynydd, charged Rd. Jones, Ty'nIIan, Llanddyfnan, with being the father of her child, born en 16th Oct. last. This case was adjourned .to next Petty Sessiens at Llangefni, on 18th December next. Drunk and Riotous.-Sergeant Robert Williams, of Malltraeth, charged Robert Jones, of the same place, with the above offence. Defendant did not answer to the summons. Warrant ordered to be issued for his apprehension, which was granted. Poor Rates,- There were rates for the following pa- rishes allowed by the Justices, namely- Ll,,tnffinan, New- borough, and Ccrrigceinwen; (also a highway rate for the latter parish). Heneglwys and Tregaean highway rates were also allowed.

MACHYNLLETH. THE FLOOD.—On Wednesday night last a fearful storm of wind and rain, accompanied by lightning and thunder, visited this neighbourhood. The River Dovey has flooded the meadows around to a greater extent than we have witnessed for some two or three years past. Looking down from a neighbouring hill, the whole of the valley, extending from Mallwyd down to the mouth of the Dovey, appears one mass of moving water. No damage has taken place that we are aware of at present. The natives, on the frequent recurrence of similar down- falls at the season, on the first appearance of heavy rain, take their cattle into a place of safety. PESKY REIDiicis.-The secund meeting for the present season was held at the Vane Hall, in this town, on Wed- nesday evening last. The chair was taken on the occa- sion by the Rev G. Griffiths, the Rector of Machynlleth. The rev. gentleman expressed the deep regret which he, in common with all the campany present, felt at the un- avoidable absence of J. O. Jones, Eeq., Bronygog, the proposed chairman for the evening, whose fa-nily had suddenly been visited with deep affliction by the lament- ed death of a near relation. He spoke in eulogistic terms of the many excellent qualities of this good fa- mily, and of their readiness to assist in the establishment of this and other useful and beneveleut (societies since their coming to reside among them. Want of space pi events us giving the worthy rector's speech, which was characterised by its good sense, and cordial approval of these meetings when conducted with due regard to met. tal improvement and pure virtue. In consequence of the violent storm which raged in the evening, the meet- ing was not so fully attended as on the former occasion. The proceedings of the evening were highly entertaining and pleasing to all. The presence of Miss Jeffreys was greatly appreciated, and the. pieces sang by her were loudly applauded. Miss Jones, Bank Place, presided at the pianoforte, with her usual skiil and ability. The programme consisted of songs, readings (proper), glees, duetts, and recitations, most of which were capitally rendered. The following took part in the evening's en- tertainment 'di-. J. B. Eminsou, Rev. H. Parry, Mr. J. Lewie, Mr. Thomas Thomas, Messrs. J. Williams and Co., Rev. G. Griffith, Mr. D. Lewis, Mr. T. Morris Messrs. J. M. Rees, and Co., Miss A. Jeffreys, Mr. J. Morgan, and Messrs. J. N. Jones, Lewis, & Co.

RHYL. PENNY READINGS. The inaugural meeting of the Rhyl Penny Readings took place under moat hopeful auspices, on Tuesday evening, in the Town Hall. There was an overcrowded audience, including a large portion of the gentry and tradesmen of the town. The chair was occupied at eight o'clock by the President, the Rev. Hugh Morgan, Incumbent. The President, in opening the proceedings, made a powerful appeal in support of Penny Readings, and ex- pressed satisfaction at the successful aspect of the first meeting in Rhyl. The programme ran as follows 1. Reading-" The Waters of Lodore," by the Rev. Wm. Hicks Owen, who afterwards recited The Quar- rel." 2. Comic Song by Mr. Argent. 3. Duett by Messrs. John Whitley and Robert Hughes. 4. Welsh reading-" Twr Babel," by Mr. J. P. Williams, Town Clerk. 5. Song-" Under the Willow," by Messrs. Pe- ters, Whitley, and H ughe»- 6. Recitation—" Balaclava Charge," by the Rev W. Hicks Owen. 7. Soiig- "The Queen of the Sea," by Mr. Robert Hughes. 8. Recita- tion—" Ingoldby's Legend by Lord Tom Noddy," by Roberts, painter. 9. Welsh song, by Mr. T. Whitley. 10. Welsh reading-" Dafydd Shoa a'r Ustus"—descrip- tive of a sccaein a Welsh Court cf Justice-bythe Town Clerk. 11. Recitation-" Sale of Old Bachelors," by Mr. Cumming, of Manchester; who, on being vocifer- ously encored, recited an Irish oration with admirable skill and animation. 12. Song by Mr. Bromley, of America. 13. Poetical reading-" Wreck of the Iles- perus," (bj special request), by the Rev. Wm. Hicks Owen. This reading was very effectively executed, and created continued demonstrations of praisi. The rev. gentleman, in the course of a few prefaratory remarks, al- luded to the importance of Welsh people gaining a prac- tical knowledge of the English language. At the same time he wished them to retain their own language. He was acquainted with four different languages, and of those he thought the Welsh was the most superior. (Ap- plause.) He loved it because it so quickly touched the heart, and for that reason he always said his prayers "yn yr hen Gymraeg." (Loud cheers.) But ignorance of the English language placed a Welshman very much in the same position to earn his daily bread as a man with only one arm and one leg. (Laughter and cheers.) 14. Welsh song, by Mr. John Whitley. The musical accompaniments were ably performed by Mr. Argent, and Miss Lizzie Williams, of the Post- office. Rev Mr. Wade (a visitor) said he had been requested to discharge a very pleasing duty-namely, to propose a vote of thanks to the readers, singers, and players. That was the first meeting he attended in connection with Penny Readings, and he wished to testify that. it had left a very favourable impression on his mind.— (Cheers. ) The President said it was needless for him to put the vote proposed by Mr. Wade to the meeting. All no doubt felt grateful to the friends who had so kindly en- tertained them-especially to Mr. Hicks Owen, who had come there, at a very short notice, leaving his comforta- ble home, through wet and ccld, and at no small amount of inconvenience to himself. (Applause.) Those kind of meetings, he said, were likely to be productive of considerable good, by inducing young people to read and think, and to acquire ability to amuse and instruct their fellow-creatures. (Cheers.) He trusted that the young men whom he saw present would come forward at sub- sequent meetings to exercise their talents, and it was particularly desired by the Committee that the ladies should render their valuable assistance in the good cause s* gloriously started that evening. (Loud cheers.) They might sing, play, and otherwise entertain the meeting. (Applause.) Mr. Hicks Owen, in acknowledging the vote of thanks, gave some useful hints, with laughable illustrations, on correct pronunciation in singing and reading. He con- cluded by moving a vote of tbanks to his friend Mr. Mor- gan for presiding so efficiently over that large meet- ing, and for his continuous good works in Rhyl. (Loud cheers.) W. Dundas, Esq., seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation. Mr. Morgan responded. He observed that he did not feel himself deserving of the compliment paid to him for he had only sat to listen in a very comfortable chair. (Laughter.) The praise of arranging the meeting was really due to the Secretaries-Mr. Thomas, postmaster, and Mr. Roberts (Bodran), and the Treasurer, Mr. J. Prydderch Williams. God bless the Prince of Wales" was sung, and the meeting closed. The sum of X4 Os. 10d. was received at the doers. THE COUNTY COURT QUESTION. A special meeting of the Commissioners was held on Friday (yesterday) to receive the report of the Finance and Market Committees respecting the subject of adopting the Town Hall for holding the County Courts therein, alternately with St. Asaph. They met on Monday and recommended —" That an additional room be erected on the north west side of the Market Hall above the Market Store-room with an entrance thereto from the Town Hall, -and also from the market-yard, as a private entrance for the County Court Judge." A plan of the proposed alterations prepared by Mr. Hugh Evans was laid on the table, the esti- mated cost of the work being RM. The confirmation of the Committee's recommenda- tion was moved by the Chairman, and seconded by Mr Healing. An amendment was proposed by Mr. Hilditch, and soconded by Mr. :Robert Williams, viz., "That the subject be deferred for the consideration *f the Fi- nance Committee in making their estimates for the ensuing year. The original motien was carried by a majority of 9 I against 6. I The Town Cbrk was directed to advertise for ten- ders to proceed with the work forthwith.

I RUTHIN. IMPORTANT GAlli CASE.—At the Petty Sessions held at Ruthin, on Monday, the 20th instant, before the Rev. E. J, Owen, James Maurice, and George Johnson, Esqrs. the following case was heard :— Harniman T. Enoch Edway-ds.-This was an informa- tion under the Poaching Prevention Act, which enacts that it shall be lawful for any constable or peace-officer in any highway, street, or public place, to search any person whom he may have good cause to suspect of coming from any land where he shall have been uulaw- fully in search of game, and May apply to a Jus- tice," &c. The complainant, a police-officer, met the defendant on the turnpike-road, followed by a greyhound dog, and suspecting he had game about him (which the defendant denied) searched him and found upon him a hare and a rabbit. Mr. Maurice—Was the game warm or cold ? Policeman-Cold. Mr. Maurice-What evidence have you that he was coming from land where he had been unlawfully in search of game ? Policeman-l have only the evidence which I have given. Id h h Mr. Maurice—I think the Bench should either have direct evidence of coming from land, or iajts proved from which they may infer it. Mr. Louis-That ruling makes the Act a dead let tor. Mr. Mauri.,e-We should either have evidence of the fact, or be able to i lfer it from the surrounding circum- stances, and the inference should be a reasonable de- duction from such circumstances, and not mere tus- piciou. Mr. Johuson-We have the fact of the dog, and of the game found on the man. Mr. Maurice-But we have no evidence that it was recently killed, and it is not unlawful to earry game on a turnpike road, or to be followed by a dog. Mr. Johuson-Let him shew where he got the game from. Mr. Maurice—The onus probandi is on the com- plainant, 'Tis not for the defendant to prove hit inno- cence. Mr. Owen-I agree with Mr. Maurice. Case dismissed. Mr. Louis appeared for complainant.

ANGLESEY CENTRAL RAILWAY. An extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Railway wys held at the Company's rooms, in Llangefni, on Thursday last, Henry Pritchard, Eaq., in the chair, for the purpose of consideriug a proposal made by Mr. John Dickson, for leasing the railway of th6 Company for the term of 14 years; and if enter- taiued, of fixing and determining the terms and condi- tions of such lease, and taking such steps, by applying to Parliament or otherwise, as the Directors may deem necessary for carryiug the lease legally into effect. Among the shareholders present were the following W. Bulkeley Hughes, Esq., M.P., Vice-chairman of the Campany; Major-General Hughes; H. Davies Griffith, Esq., Caerhun; Captain Mitchell; Rev. Henry Owen, Llangefni; B. Rocse, Esq., Amlwch; E. Rich- ards, Esq Ynys R M. Preston, Esq.; W. Dew, Esq., (Secetary); W. Paynter, E<q" Amlwch; J. Dickson, Esq.; and T. Morley, Esq., Neath. The Secretary having read the notice calling the meet- ing, The Chairman said-I am happy to congratulate the shareholders, since the last halt-yearly meeting, upon the additional progress made in the construction of this line of railway: A vast amount of rails have been laid down, and that so rapidly that there is no doubt the railway will be completed to Llanerchymedd by the 1st of January next. But the principal object of this meeting is to lay before the Company—first, with re- spect to the leasing of the line, Mr. Dickson having made a very favourable offer to lease this line for a term of 14 years, keep the permanent way in present condition, and continue to do so during the full term of that lease. He will also be ready to guarantee to the original share- holders five per cent. per annum for their capital, and deliver up thejline in excellent condition; and, in addition, guarantee for the due performance of the works now going on upon the line. This, of course, is only a pre- liminary meeting, and the Directors will call another meeting to obtain the consent of the Shareholders to that proposal. In the Bill sought to be obtained, other important works are proposed. One is a branch line from Rhosgoch to Cemaes, which is an excellent port, and, in fact, the best in Anglesey for shipping purposes; and the projected branch also goes through seme of the most fertile land in Anglesey. Then there are some de. viations contemplated in the permanent way atAmlwch, and an application made to go by locomotion to the Port. We propose that powers be granted to run goods trains to the Port, at a slow speed, upon the level cross- ing at Amlwch. In the original Bill only horse-power was provided for; and our engineer has since found that we can run down to the Port as safely by locomotive ineaus as otherwise. I only hope, therefore, that the shareholders will view these proposals, and see them in the same position as we see them. Before the Bill is laid before Parliament, another special meeting will be called, and it will be for you to say whether this should be proceeded with, and if you approve of the Bill. Mr. Roose- I should like to know if the intended de- viations in Amlwch are included in this Bill, and also the nature of those deviations The Chairman—Yes, they are included; and as to the nature of the deviations, they are here indicated in the plan, which you can examine. No alteration is re- quired in the passage of the street. The principal devia- tion will be in going down to the Port through what we may call the Church land or Mr. Paynter's laud. Mr. Bulkeley Hughes—You will have another oppor- tunity to offer your objections, if any this meeting, as stated by the Chairman, is merely preliminary. The Chairman—I may mention that the plan of the Station at Rhosgoch has been laid before Lord Clarence Paget, who is the principal trustee of the Marquis of Anglesey's property, and he highly approves of it. Mr. Hooge-Aud will the works be completed to Am- lwch should this proposal be approved of ? The Chairman—Mr. Dixon guarantees that the works at Amlwch will not be at all interfered with. Mr. Roose-fhen, that is very satisfactory. Was it originally intended that the junction should be at Rhos- goch General Hughes—No it was intended to be near Glascrug. Captain Mitchell—Can it be brought nearer Amlwck than at present contemplated ? The Chairing replied in the negative. Mr. Roose—Then you can go as soon by dojeart to Cemaes from Amlwch as you would to go to Rhosgoch Station. Captain Mitchell-I wish to know in what way this branch would benefit Amlwch ? Mr. Bulkeley Hughes-It is not intended to benefit one particular place more than another. The intention is to benefit the whole line. It will benefit all places on the line indirectly. Mr. Preston—You should understand that the eI. pense by the construction of the branch line along the coast would be double that now proposed. Mr. Roose-Well; it certainly does go through the best land in the Island but, supposing we approve of the branch to Cemaes, will the shareholders of the An- glesey Central be responsible for it ? Mr. Preston—It involves no responsibility on your part; powers for additional capital will be sought for, but that will not necessitate the increase of your shares. Mr. Dickson proposes to lease the line for fourteen years; but in order for it to become remunerative, the de. viation to Amlwch is required, and a bmncheoustlucted to Cemaes. Rev. Henry Owen-Is Mr. Dickson if opinion that if this branch was made, the Anglesey Central would prove more remunerative ? Mr. Dickson —My impression is that it will prove re- munerative if extended into the inferior; and 1 am of opinion it will not stop at Cemaes till it is joined to the Holyliead line. ( Laughter.) Mr. Bulkeley Hughes said—I may mention, in addi- tion to what has been already stated by the Chairman, that we are in confident hopes we shall have a gala day, on New Year's Day next, upon the opening of the line from Gaerwen to Llanerchymedd. We cannot say what will occur in 1866; we aie, however, in strong hopes that the whole line to Amlwch will be opened in the summer of next year. Mr. Dew-You might also mention that the next Board meeting will be held at Llanerchymedd, and that we purpose going there by train on the 27th of next month. Captain Mitchell-But are we to understand that this is the best junction for a branch of railway to Cemaes ? Mr. Roose- I think not myself; but the question is not before us. Mr. Preston—No; we don't come before you this day to approve or disapprove of that particular ques- tion. Mr. Dickson proposed, and Mr. Roose seconded, 3 vote of thanks to the Chairman, who had greatly exerted himself in behalf of the Company. Mr. Roose begged also to propose a vote of thanki to their Vice-chairman. He hoped that, having recently been elected to Parliament, the hon. gentleman would further the interest of Anglesey in addition to that of his own constituency. Mr. Bulkeley Hughes said he really did not know what he had done more than any other Welshman should do. Whether in or out of Parliament, it would be his utmost desire to promote the welfare of his fe. low-countrymen. (Hear, hear.) The meeting then terminated.

A certain M. d'Riancey, in L'Union, says that rather than the Pope sheuld fall, Heaven would perform the necessary miracle OPPOSITION TO THE BUTCHERS.Them is a talk of > strong and spirited, and in all probability successful, opposition to the tyranny of our batchers by the eIb- lishment of a large public company which shall buy its meat direct from the farmers, bring it to a depot in the close vicinity of each large railway station, and sell it to the public at the lowest remunerative prices FOR CABH. In those two last words is enshrined the most probable cause of failure. You can import your meat now from the country at a third cheaper than you pay yourbutch- er, or you can get it at Newgate Market not quite so reasonably, but still at a considerably reduced rate. But the people in general object to the trouble, and object to paying ready money, which both these courses in- volve. All butchers, save in poor neighbourhoods, gIv, long credit-some, at the West-end, have often accounts extending over four years. Such an account would be difficult to check, and if a score of legs of mutton which had not been sent home, or a quarter of a hundred sir- loins of beef more than had been ordered, were to be accidentally charged during the course of each year, whe would wonder? A West-end butcher with a large prac, tice allowi himself ten years in which to make a for- tune on which he can retire; and, with these facts be. fore us, we cannot be surprised at his calculation.