The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

The speeches delivered by the Chancellor of the Ex chequer at Edinburgh are now being revised under his direction for separate publication by Messrs Blackwood, DEATH OF SELIM THK THIRD'S WIDOW.—The Levant Herald of the 23rd ult., says The fouith wife of Selim III died on Monday last, at—palace tradition declares-the extreme old age of 130. But this is most likely an exaggeration of at least 30 years, as Selim only reached the throne in 1789, and married the deceased when young. She must, however, have been close upon a hundred, and thus witnessed the chequered events of no fewer than five reigns—from Suwanow's butchery at Ismail to the safe return of Abdul Aziz from Fran- gistan. She was buried with great pomp in the holy precincts of Eyoub. On the same evening Prince Meh- met, the infant son of the Sultan, was also summoned to paradise. His little remains were carried yesterday to the tomb of his grandfather, Mahmoud, with etill greater ceremonial." DEATH OF MK W. H. WEISS. With very deep regret we (Musical World) announce the death of Mr Weiss, the popular bass singer, which took place on Thursday, at his residence, St. George's-villa, Regent's-park, after a very short illness, at the age of 48. A more upright, kind, and true-hearted man never existed. It is now nearly thirty years since we saw him make his debut on the stage in Dublin as Oreveso in "Norma." He was then the pupil of Mr Balfe, and from that time to the present he held the highest rank in his profession as a vocalist, and one of our leading bass singers both at the Festival Oratorios and Concerts, and principal bass when. ever an English Opera was given at any of our large theatres in London. His reputation as a singer was not confined to the metropolis. Every town and city through- out the United Kingdom will miss the fine manly ap- pearance of poor Willoughby Weiss at their oratorios and concerts, where his kindly feeliug, gentle disposition, and noble voice ever rendered him a welcome visitor, and a great public favourite. His death leaves a blank amongst English vocalists which will not easily be filled up. Mr Weiss was a thorough musician, and a song- composer of eminence. That we shall never again hear him sing his remarkably clever setting of Longfellow's Village Blacksmith and otWr of his popular effusions, is to ourselves and many sorrowing friends a sorrow of the deepest kind. Mr Weiss leaves a widow, the well- known favourite soprano singer, and one daughter to lament his loss.

CARNARVON. I PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO MR DAVID THOMAS, RELIEVING-OFFICER. Our readers will but too well remember the fearful visitation of cholera and diarrhoea which broke out in the town of Carnarvon just twelvemonths ago, when some hundred s of persons were attacked and many valuable lives were lost. In the terrible crisis all the public bodies connected with the town nobly did their duty effectively and well, so that they received the warm encomiums of Or Seaton, the Government Inspector. It was a sad time, and the alarm was as great as it was natural, and so general was the fearful epidemic that extra medical gentlemen had to be engaged to attend the cases, as everything depended upon promptness and vigour of action, and in this trying emergency every one tried to do his duty. But amongst all the others, who were, regardless of per- sonal fatigueand danger to their lives, two individuals stood out conspicuous amongst theotheis for their unflagging and unwearied attention to the sick poor, namely, Mr John Thomas, Clerk of the Board of Guardians, and Mr David Thomas, the relieving.ollicer for the Carnarvon district. Full powers were given to Ilr J. Thomas by the Guardiaus and by the Local Board of Health, so that the whole of the very serious responsibility was thrown upon him whilst Mr David Thomas took upon him to see that the orders were strictly carried out, and he did his Uiskiu such a manner as to elicit the approbation of the whole community. He apulied the disinfectants to the houses and ftctid courts, and in reference to this matter, Dr Seaton, in writing to the Government, ob- served that he (Mr David Thomas) "Did all he could and as much as few men would have accomplished. And again, Dr Seaton writes in his report,—" Of other measures it is not necessary to speak specifically, for everything seemed to me to have been done as well as could be done. Medical aid appeared to have been given with great promptitude and the energy and labours of Mr John Thomas, Clerk to the Guardians, aud the untiring zeal and meritorious exertions of Mr David Thomas, the relieving-officer, were realty beyond all praise," ihis it must oe owned was very high praise" indeed, coming as it did from such a quarter. Owing to these prompt remedial and preventive mea- sures thus so vigorously and untir.ngly put in force, the epidemic was checked, and finally subdued, and considering the number of attacks the proportion of deaths was a remarkably small one, and particularly in the cases of diarrhoea. This was owing, doubtless, to the prompt and almost instantaneous attendance of the medical otlieers when a person was seized with the alarming and, at last, but too well-known symptoms. Aiter the cessation of the disease, the conduct of the Relieviug-olficer was especially spoken of, and a know- ledge of the facts having l.eeu communicated to Lord Peurhyn, he suggested that a testimonial should be presented tu,1Üm upon public grounds, and lie offered to head the list with a subscription of £ 20. Captain Duff, of Vayuol, followed with a similar sum; and the Lord Bishop of Bangor, and many leading gentlemen of the neighbourhood also subscribed liberally. Mr John Thomas, Clerk, acted as the lion, sec., and eventually the total sum subscribed amounted to X138. On Thursday last, the 7th of November, the presenta- tion took place, in the Guild Hall, Carnarvon—Llewelyn Turner, L-Ll,, tUO mayor, occupying the chair. There was not a very numerous attendance, as the occasion did not require it, hut amongst those present on the occasion we noticed the following in addition to the J. H. Whitehead Esq., Hev, J. Hughes, Mr John Davies, Mr Robert Griffith, Mr T. Lt. ltees, Mr John Thomas, Mr Tlios. Richardson, Mr Robert Williams, Mr T. 1'. Williams Ellis, Captain Turner, Dr Arthur Jones, Mr W. V. Wil- hams, Mr 1\, Eo Koberts, &e. The Testimonial consisted of a purse containing £120 also a beautiful Silver Watch, value nine guineas, upon which there was a suitable inscription which was read by the Ilttyor; a beautiful written "Certificate," of which the following is a copy :— Cholera. -Carti-,irvon. Testimonial to MB. DAVID THOMAS, Relieving Officer. At a Public Meeting, held in the Guildhall, Carnarvon, on the Seventh day of November, 1867, Llewelyn Turner, Esquire, the Mayor, iu the chair, A SILVER WATCH, With a suitable Inscription engraved thereon, Together .with the still, of £ 120 in money, was pre- sented to Mr. David Thomas, Relieving Officer, as an acknowledgment of his noble conduct during the late trying outbreak of Cholera in the Town, in having at the daily risk of his life, dune all in the power of man to relieve suiferers from Cholera, and to prevent the spreading of that fearful disease. LLKWKLYN TURNER, Mayor of the Borough of Carnarvon. The Mayor then presented the articles to Mr Thomas' and in doing so dwelt upon the self-denying exertions which he had manifested during the whole of the cholera visitation, his perseverance, attention, and dis- regard of his own personal comfort and of his life, and by acting so, though in a humble sphere of life, he had set an example to them all. The moral he drew from the whole nutter, was, that if they neglected the sani- tary laws of health, as had been the case in years past in Carnarvon, that nature in the lon^-rua would be certain to punish such infractions. He also defended his own personal conduct in the matter, and stated that he had over and over again called attention to the perilious and disgraceful condition of many of the courts aud other parts of the town. Mr. David Thomas, in returning thanks, said Mr Mayor and (ientleiiien,As I am more familiar with the Welsh language I must beg of you to allow me to use that language in returning my sincere and grateful thanks for this handsome present. When the cholera broke out in this town about a year ago, I determined, if the Almighty would please to spare my life, to do all in my power towards relieving and saving the lives of the unfortunate sufferers, and also to prevent the spreading of the disease. As a paid officer I considered it my duty to do so and whatever I have done, I do not think that I have in anywise exceeded my duty. The Giver of all Goodness was pleased to spare my life, and :also gave me health and strength during that trying time. This alone afforded me ample cause to be thankful. But in addition to this, seeing the Chief Magistrate of the town calling a public meet- itig for the purpose of rewarding me, and also the wel- come and liberal manner in which this call was responded to at a time when the trade of the town with the country around was nearly at a standstill, and there was a gloom of sorrow in every family after being bereaved of re- latives or kind friends, and seeing also gentlemen of the position of Lord Penrhyn (Lord Lieutenant of the county), Capt. Duff, and other gentlemen who are not residing in the town, taking notice of my humble position and out of their kind heart giving their contribution to the fund-all this created in me a feeling which I can- not get words to describe, and it also suggested to me that I ought to double my exertions, and try to be a better servant to the public. Many thanks to you, Mr Mayor, not only for your kind subscription, and your kindness in starting this movement, but also for the kind manner you have spoken of my conduct. I have also to thank the worthy Vicar of the parish, and others who have done me the same honour. I also beg to thank the committee for their trouble aud their influence, and many thanks to the secretary, Mr Thomas, not only for the great trouble he has taken with this movement, but more especially for his advice at the trying hour. I did nothing but carry out his suggestion until the time Dr Seaton visited the town. The doctors of the town were so much engaged that it was impossible to have time to consult them. After the visit of Dr Seaton, Mr Thomas and I joinwd together to carry out the suggest- tionsof the learned gentleman which the committee appointed at the time. Many thanks to you all, gentle- men, for your kindness to me always. The Mayor then in a highly eulogistic speech pro- posed a vote of thanks to Mr John Thomas for his great and unremitting exertions on the occasion. Those services were of a character which took the responsibility from the Board to himself, and they left everything in his hands, and he ordered and arranged everything. They were all deeply indebted to him, and the least they could do was to acknowledge the great service which lie had rendered them. This was carried with general applause. Mr J. D. Whitehead then proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor, which on being seconded by Mr T. P. Williams Ellis, was carried with acclamation. he meeting then broke up. THE MAYOR OF CARNARVON.—We have reason for believing that Llewelyn Turuer, Esq., will be re-elected Mayor of Carnarvon, without opposition, at the Council Meeting to be held this day (Saturday) at 12 o'clock, in the Guildhall.

LLANDUDNO. Mil THOMAS OWEN'S (;RAND CONCERT. This cuncert was given at the St. George's tlall on Monday, November 1, on which occasion the hall was very well filled in all parts, a sure index, considering the charges for admission, that Mr Owen's kindness on various occasions in giving the public the free use of his hall, is fully appreciated by his townsmen. At eight p.m., the time announced forthe concert to commence, Mr George Felton said that although it had not been publicly announced who was to preside that evening, he was happy to inform them that his old friend Mr Williams, of Bodafon, had consented to assist Mr Owen by gi 'ing all the information he could to those who were without programmes, and as it was the usual cus- tom in all well regulated societies to be presided over, he was sure they would agree with him that they could not get a better president. Mr Williams then addressed the audience in a humor- ous manner, and said that the fact was he had consent- ed to preside jointly with Mr Felton if he would join in a glee, one to sing in Welsh and the other in English, but to this he would not agree. However, he could assure them that nothing gave him greater pleasure at all times than to assist his friends and neighbours in whatever humble way he could, and he was most happy if he could do anything to oblige his enterprising friend Mr Owen, who had built the handsome hall in which they were assembled, and in which they had passed so many pleasant evenings together. He then introduced the singers by name to the audience, and in reference to Llew Llwyfo he remarked that the Roaring Lion was introduced by a lamb. The part song 'All among the barley' was very well sung by the whole company of professionals and ama- teurs, namely, Llew Llwyfo, Apmadoc, Miss Owen, Messrs. Prichard, B. Williams, W. Griffith, and Evan Evans. Apmadoc then in a spirited manner sung Telyn Cymru,' and was loudly encored, but did not comply with the wishes of the audience, as he had to take part in the piece following, Come fairies trip it on the grass,' by Miss Owen, Apmadoc, and Llew Llwyfo, after which Llew sung in excellent style The leap for life,' and was enthusiastically encored. Miss Ll wyfo Lewis then saug The Lady of the Lea.' This young lady possesses a very good voice and great musical abilities, and has improved much in her singing lately. Apmadoc and Llwyfo sung a dnett, "Flow gently Diva," and were followed by Miss Owen, who sung 'Y fwyalchen.' A Welsh air, 'Y clychan,' by the company, closed the first part, and after an interval of ten minutes, the amateurs commenced the second part by 'March of the Men of Harlech,' and the Dull cold earth' was afterwards sung by Llew. Apmadoc then gave some pennillion singing, with which,theatidietice were so delighted that they would not be satisfied without Apmadoc complied with their enthusiastic encore. Mr George Owen. who throughout the evening, ac- companied most efficiently on the piano, next gave a solo on the pianoforte, 'The desert flower,' and was fol- lowed by Miss Llwyfo Lewis singing 'I'm a. poor Shepherd Maid,' which was loudly encored, but no second appearance was made. Llew LI wyfo then sung with spirit Morgan or Hafod,' and on being encored sang an English song,' I'm a roamer.' Apmadoc fol- lowed and sang .Margarette,' after which a most amusing song Sol fa,' was very well rendered by Miss and Mr Llwyfo Lewis. Yr Haf,' by the amateurs, closed the programme. Mr Feltou said that he had been requested by Mr Owen to return thanks to Mr Williams for presiding that evening, and for his kindness in at once coming forward after being asked. Mr Williams was a gentle- man who, he was happy to say,, had by his kindness gained the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and he trusted that they would always be to each other good and true friends. Llew Llwyfo said he had great pleasure in seconding the vote of thanks to their worthy President, as he had greatly assisted in making the evening pass pleasantly to them all. The loud applause by the audience mani- fested that they thoroughly coincided with the thanks recorded. Air Williams, in replying, said that as Mr Felton and himself were jointly concerned, the thanks were also jointly accorded, but instead of being thanked he thought that the real thanks were due to all those present who had patronised Mr Owen, because if they had not been there there would have been no such success, and he considered that evening's concert a great success, as he was informed that there were about seven hundred pre- sent, and he was sure Mr Owen was grateful to them all for their presence. After a vote of thanks to the amateurs, Miss Owen sang aid Save the Queen' in which the audience joined.

BANGOR AN L) BEAUMARIS UMUN. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of this Board was hi-ld on Wednesday morning last, the tith in&t., at the Bonrdroou), Union-house, Bangor. Present—Mr C. Bicknell, chairman Messrs. George Simpson, and Evan Roberts, vice-chairmen llev. T. N. Williaws, (ex-officio); Messrs T. T. l'arry, E. P. Evans, Thomas Lewis, John Koberts, and Richard Foulkes, Bangor Kiehavd Luck, Llnufairfeulun; Lewis Jones, Llanedwen; Richard I'ritehard, 1-lanfaivpwllgwyngyll; H ugh Roberts, Llan. fihangel-esceitiog Hobert Uwen, LLingiistiohis Thomas Morgan, Llaudegfau; and Eleazer itieiiird Abraham, Llandegai. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the CUairmau, and con firmed. Cotnty R,tte.-The Chairman read a letter from Mr Richard Owen, Clerk of tUe Peace, Beaumaris, requesting: the Hoard to pay, by the 13th of November, the sum of 1 £ 1711 8s 3d, being the amount due from the several parishes in the Anglesey part of the Union towards the Qoueral County Hate, at one penny iu the pound. The Medical Officer of tlu Second Ang'esey Di.stricf.- The following communication from the Poor Law Board was read Poor Law Board, hitehall, S. W., "4th November, 1867. SIK,—I am directed by the Poor Law Board to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29tti ult., in which you report that Mr Benjamin Jones, Medical Officer for the Second Anglesey District of the Ijarigor and Beakiiiiarii Liiiuii, has not taken up his residence within tliat District. I am directed to point out that, unless Mr Jones take; up his residence in the District within two months of the date of his appointment, he will be precluded by the order of the 25th of May, 18C7, for holding his ap- poititineiit periiiaiteiitly. I am directed to request that you will furnish the Board with a iurther Hepurt ou this subject after the 11th instant. I am, sir, Your obedient servant, G. SCLATEU BOOTH, Secretary. To John Thomas, Esq., "Clerk to the Guardians," &c. Harmonium for the Workhouse School.-Itr T, T Parry, who had given notice of motion that a harmonium be purchased at the expense of the lioai-d for the use of the Workhouse, said that he had conferred with several gent'e'neu in Bangor since the last meeting, and he thought that the amount required could be raised by voluntary subscriptions. It would not be necessary, therefore, to pay the sum out of the rates, and lie would Dot proceed with the motion. If the Board would accept the harmonium, lie thought he would be able to cover the expense. Ou the motion of Mr Simpson, seconded by Mr Foulkes, Air Parry's offer was gratefully accepted, and a cordial vote of thanks accorded to Mr Parry for his exertions in the matter. An Application Refused.—A letter was read from a man named Robert Roberts, a carrier, offering to clothe anil maintaiu a girl of the name of Elizabeth Hughes, who is eight years of age and now in the Workhouse, for the oum of Is per week and suit of clothes, until she becomes of mature age. The Chairman thought they would not be justitied in letting anyone go out of the house as a servant at the very eitrly age of eight years. Mr Thomas Lewis said the man did not want her exactly as a servant, but as a companion for his wife. He was a very quiet and respectable man, and he had no doubt but that he would let the child have every fair play." Mr John Roberts remarked that the man had told him that he would treat her the same as if she was his own child. The Chairman said if he was for adopting her as his child he should do so without any remuneration, and make another application to the Board. The man was then called in, and the Chairman in. foritied him that the application could not be entertained as they had charge of the child, and were bound to see that, she was properly trained and educated, and she was a deal too young to act iu the capacity cf a servant- girl. The Guardians would consider any other appli- cation that he might like to make. The Tramping System.—The Rev. T. N. Williams, who at the last Board gave notice of a motion in reference to the system of tramping, then rose, and re- marked that in the interval between the day hj gave his notice of motion and this day, he had not been able to give much attention to the subject which he in- tended to bring uuder their notice, and he had had therefore not prepared much in the way of a speech. But lie did not anticipate the least objection from any of the guardians to the proposal he was about to make, as they all admitted that vagrancy was a great evil, and an evil that required to be checked. The system he advocated had been first suggested by a gentleman of the name of Mr Baker, and its main object ,was to ascer- tain who were the honest vagrants in search of employ ment, and who the tramping vagabonds, who, to say the lea^t, were the curse of the country. The system had been adopted by a great many unions in Gloucester- shire, Warwickshire, and part of Cheshire, and had been lately recommeudeil by Mr Scott Bankes, the chairman of the Flintshire Quarter Sessions. By the new system the tramps would be divided into two classes, viz., the common tramping vagabonds —that was the name he would call them by who left the towns on a Monday morning, and returned on the Saturday evening, and who were the pest of society; and the other class was those tramps who scoured the country in quest of em- ployment, and who were innocent and honest artizaus. The first were the hard-faced and desperate characters whom it was desirable to check, but the second class ought to be helped and assisted to find employment. The new system would not tend to dry up the t'ouutaius of charity, on the other hand it would make a distinction between the unworthy and the deserving, and would thin enable charitably disposed persons to help those who deserved ai d required help. The means he pro- posed towards the attainment of that object were the following. When a man offered himself at a Work- house, and said that he was seeking employment, and wanted to go one way or another, let the officials give him some work to do for a period of four hours, and if he shows himself willing and able to work and his antecedents are in every way satisfactory, proving him to be an honest and industrious man, they will let him have a kind of a pass, with which he is to be admitted to another Workhouse at a distance of twenty miles from the other, and so on to the end of his journey. After the first time, he has not to work, after showing his p:iss, in any of the Workhouses, but is considered and treated as an honest man, and helped forward to the end of his journey. The real tramp, or vagabond, on the other hand, shall have no pass, and must work his four hours at every Workhouse he goes to, or else go to gaol. What he (Mr Williams) wanted was, that they should communic lte with the Gloucestershire Unions as to how the systom works there, and if the answer was satisfactory, to take the necessary steps for its here. It was very important that the system should be adopted by their union, as Bangor was on the high read between Chester and Holyhead, so that a great number of vagrai.t; passed through to and from Ireland, aud thus causing a great increase in the rates. If this system was adopted, it should be made known that they meant to act fairly, and were not going to oppress the honest poor. They should impress people with the fact that they only meant to discourage dishonest and idle vagabonds, and thus confer a great boon on the country at large, and more particularly on the poor country cottager. The poor cottager would be materially bene- fitted by the new system, for as matters stood at present, he had to sutler the most from the prevalence of tramp- ing. It was very often the case, that when the poor labourer was at work, some of these dishonest tramps called at his house, and insisted on his wife giving them some of the money, and in many instances refusing breail when it was offered to them. He repeated that the uitiu object of the new system was to help forward the honest man in search of work,and to repress idle and dishonest tramps. With regard to this Union, it was said that they suffered comparatively very little from tramps. Well he did not care about that—he did not look so much on the expense to the ratepayers; he only wanted to do away with the enforced rate levied by the tramps themselves on poor people living on the roadside. It was recently stated that there were 30,000 tramps in the United Kil)gd,in. He would not say that those were all lazy persons, but a great proportion of them were so and although he would not say that they could do away altogether with such idleness, he felt quite eel t it,, that it was possible for them to abate it. The Chairman-I think, Mr Williams, that your sug- gestion now is that the Clerk be directed to communi- cate with the Unions where the system is adopted, as to bow it does work ? Mr Williams replied in the affirmative, and proceeded to read the following extract from a small pamphlet OR vagrancy which he held in his hand. A new sditiou has lately been published of a curious old book called the Hook of Vagabonds written iD 1528, with a preface by Martin Luther, (laughter), in which he says, But the right understanding and true meaning of the bonk is, after all, this—viz., that princes, lords, coun- sellors of state, and everybody should be prudent and cautious in dealing with beggars, and learn that whereas people will not give aud help honest paupers and needy neighbours, ordaiued by God, they give, by the persua- sion of the devil, and contrary to God's judgment, ten titilei a, much to vagabonds and desperate rogues—for- sikiu" all time the truly poor." (Cheers and laughter.) That expresses the whole thing, (laughter); that is on what we rest our case entirely. (Cheers.) The Chairman asked what distance would the tramps he expected to walk in a day 1 ldr Williams said the average would be twenty miles perhaps for instance, they would here have to walk from Bangor to Conway, because Abergele was too far. The Chairman thought there should beaeertam time specificJ  alfive at one Workhouse from 6pecitied for them to anive at one Woik h ouse from Mr Williams further added that Mr Gathorne Hardy, wrote last year to the effect that there would be no objection to the voluntary adoption of the system by Boards of (iuardians. Mr Williams then formally moved the following resolution, which was seconded by the Chairman and carried unanimously That the Clerk be directed to communicate with one or more of the Board of (iuaidiaus in Gloucestershire who have adopted the Ticket of Way' system in the case of tramps, wih the view of ascertaining how far the system works satisfactorily as regards the diminution of vaga- bond tiauips, and real assistance to those who are bona fide tramps in search of work, or go towards their own homes aud parishes. The Hospital Loan.—The Chairman said that at the last Board the Clerk had been directed to apply to the Provincial Insurance Company for the loan of a sum of money at a lower rate than 5 per cent. Mr Dillon in reply stated that they could not do so, and addetl that no office would lend lUoney at a lesser sum than 5 per cent. The ( lerk had also written privately to several otlices in London, and the replies which he had received fully confirmed Mr Dillon's statement. In view of these facts, he should suggest that the committee meet at once to reconsider the cost and extent of the building, aud to revise the plans and specific,ition. It was neces- sity that these steps should be taken at once, as typhus fever hadalieady made its appearance in some parts of the Union, souie members of the police force being the victims. The motion was seconded by Mr John Roberts and c u-ried unanimously, it being arranged that the com- mittee shall meet on ednesday next, at eleven o'clock iu the morning. Fittuncial. -Paid in out relief during the past fort paid to nou-settled poor do.. £ 34 8s' c.ieques, £ 470. Balance in the hands of Treasurer, £ 1529 Gs Id.

DENBIGH. BOROUGH POLICE COUHT, Nov. 1,—Before Dr Pierce, mayor; and E. H. Griffith, sq. Vagrants.— Michael Clary "and James Magee were brought before the Court in custody for "unlawfully wandering to beg alms," in Denbigh on Thursday night. They had previously had a ticket from Sergt. Davies for lodgings in Henllan-street. The Mayor sentenced them to have a taste of the treadmill, Magee for fourteen days, and Clary for twelve-the difference in the punishment being made to "dissolve partnership." Assaulting the Police- Wylde v Hiles.-The officer stated that defendant was drunk on the street, at mid- night, and had given him (officer) a blow with his fist for merely advising him (defendant) to march home. Fined 5s and 9s 6d costs. On the next day, November 2, another tramp, giving the name of James Martin, was brought before the Mayor, for begging at Garu, the residence of George Griffith, Ksq., and he was committed to gaol for seven days with hard labour, as an idle and disorderly person.

THE LATE MUNICIPAL ELECTION. We should have stated in our report of this memor- able contest last week that Dr Pierce, the mayor, ful- filled the duties of rettiriiing-owicer, aided by F. Wynne Esq., deputy town clerk, and Messrs Jones, chemist, and Davies, stationer, assessors. A good deal of discussion, occasionally of an angry nature, took place at the booths regarding the qualification of voters, but the Mayor with his usual prudence and firmness, rejected all those excf'pt those that were strictly in accordance with the burgess roll. We extremely regret to find that Mr Gold Edwards, and Mr Copner Wynne Edwards, two of the returned candidates, have declined to accept of office, for the simple reason that Dr Tumour and Dr Hughes were defeated, as they say, on personal grouuds." They have issued the subjoined address To the Burgesses of the Borough, of Denbigh. GENTLEMEN,—We find by the result of the poll that we have been selected together with Mr Gee and Mr H. It. Hughes, to represent you in the council. "For this mark of your favour towards us individu- ally, we have most sincerely to thank you. 11 We have always been of opinion that the adequacy of men for municipal office can only be tested by their course of public action. 11 We ai-e led to believe that the opposition to the retiring councillors was based on this ground, and we cannot but conclude that the course we have thus far pursued is not that of which you approve, because it is impossible to draw any distinction between our two selves and our two late colleagues, inasmuch as we have ever represented identical convictions on all matters of importance. We are thus forced to the conclusion that the inten- tion announced in the former printed address of ourselves and late colleagues, was the right one, and to it we feel bound to adhere. Hence it follows that with the utmost respect we state that we cannot accept the office which you have proffered to us. The real issue of the contest was, whether our cor- poration affairs could, or could not, be carried on with- out Foiiie i-atv in aid. We have strenuously advocated the maintenance in good repair of the corporate property, and the importance of the sanitary condition of the town, including the re- moval of acknowledged nuisances aud the purification of tile, town wells. 11 We have always earnestly striven to keep the expen- diture on these essentials within the strictest limits con- sistent with social progress and sanitary efficiency, and we shall feel that our retirement will prove a lasting benefit to the public, if its result shall prove by expe- rience, as has been suggested for the purposes of this contest, that the income of the corporation is equal to its proper expenditure. We have the honour to be, gentlemen, THOS. GOLD EDWAIIDS. J. C. WYNNE EDWARDS. "Denbigh, 1st Nov., 1867." Perhaps the acceptance of office after the sentiments expressed in their first address (published in our last number) would have been too great humiliation, but humilation is a virtue, and they could have better afforded to be bumble than the town to loose their ser- vices at the town council. However the tide of events will no doubt bring them back again to their posts at no distant time, f ir such men are not destined to re- linq uish t be wielding of power and authority at such an early part of their lives. Mr I I. K. Hughes, of Ystrad, has published the follow ing address To the Burgesses of the Borough of Denbigh. "GENTLEMEN,—I cannot allow the proceedings of Friday last to pass by without offering you my cordial thanks for the eflorts so spontaneously exerted in my behalf, and for the very decided support shown to iue at the Poll. I felt so unwilling to be placed in opposition to gentlemen for wbom I have such personal esteem and regard, and who I felt had always exerted themselves to promote the best interests of our town, that I resolved to withdraw, and communicated such my resolution to the Town Clerk, and to which I strictly adhered through- out the day. As, however, you have unequivocally expressed your wishes thaI I should become a member of your Muni- cipal body, I feel that I ought not to decline the gener- ous confidence thus evinced towards me, and have there. fore determined to accept office; and while I hope I shall not be wanting in my efforts to promote the welfare of the town, I shallregi,t such measures as may appear to me to operate unjustly to the ratepayers of the borough at large. I am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, HUGH it HUGHES. I Ystrad, November 4th, 1867."

ST. ASAPH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of this board took place on Thursday, the 7th instant. Present -Captain T h omas, chairman; Brownlow W Wynne, Esq., llev. lhomas Williams, St. George, Rev. J I'ugh, Liansannan, I hos. Sleight, Esq, Dr. Theed, Messrs. E Powell Jones, James Kerfoot, J Roberts, ISodfarry, William Parry, Denbigh, T G Lunt. ditto, Hugh Parry, Bodeugan, 1' Wynne, l'iestatyn, F Wynne, Esq., clerk, and Rev. T Brown, chaplain* Stoppage of Relief -Rev. Thomas Williams com- plained of the Abergele relieving-officer (Mr Robert Roberts) carrying his authority too far in the case of a female pauper, whose pay he had stopped because she had refused to attend from Denbigh as nurse to an old wouianin St. George—a distance of twelve miles. The officer said he had only carried out the instruc- tions of the board. The Chairman said he was under the impression at the time the instructions were given that the parties lived in the same neighbourhood. Rev. Thomas Williams said the pauper, whose relief had been stopped, lived with her brother iu Denbigh, but was in the habit of coming to St. George for her money. The officer said she was a native of St. George, and was only at Denbigh occasionally. Mr lirownlow Wynne said the woman ought to have been transferred to Denbigh if she did not make her home at St. George. I The officer replied that she had repeatedly refused to be removed from St. George. Mr Brownlow Wynne said that it was his duty nevertheless to remove her from his books. She ought to have been the last person to be consulted with on the subject. His (the officer's) motive no doubt was right in refusing the relief, but he certainly had not exercised proper discretion in the case. Rev, T. Williams asked if her stopped payments might be remitted to her. The Clerk gave a negative reply, and was supported by Mr Brownlow Wynne, llev. T. Williams in adveiting to the foregoing case, stated that in the family where the nurse was required, the husband, Robeit Hughes, labourer, was earning 14<, and a son 4s a we..k. The b Juse was in a most filthy and wretched condition. It was the mother that re- quired the nurse. Mr Brownlow Wynne said that he had at the out- set disagreed with the vote to give relief in this case. ) he family consisted of a husband, able-bodied, a wife" and two children, and they earned 15s a week but there were several labourers whose wages were not more than 12s a week, and had four or five children, and no relief given them. Mr Kerfoot desired the relief to be continued for an- other fortnight—the woman would then probably be recovered. After a somewhat long discussion, it was unani- mously resolved to discontinue the relief, but to grant medical assistance. Cessation of Cattle Plague Licenses.-A circular was read from the Clerk of the Peace for Flintshire stating that the restrictions with reference to the movement of cattle, had ceased to operate since the 4th instant, so that day licenses will no longer be required for the movement of cattle." But—"licenses from the Privy Council w ill still he required to hold markets, fairs, exhibitions, or sales (,f cattle, except cattle belonging to the owner or occupier of premises not within an infected place, which, after 4tli of November (instant) may be sold on those premises without a liceuse, although they may not hate been in the possession of such owner or occupier jor twenty-eight days immediately before the sale." Treat to the Children.—Mr Roberts, the master, re ported—" That Alr6 Williams tvynn, Cefn Hall, very k;ndly invited the children to tea yesterday (Wednes- day). A waggon and two horses were sent to the work- house to convey the children to Cefn Hall, where they were treated with unbounded kindness. They were conveyed in the same waggon tack to the workhouse," The Clerk was instructed to tender the thanks of the board to Mrs Wynne. Draining of the Workhouse Garden.— The Master submitted a tender for draining the workhouse garden, by John Davies, Pen lihewl, St. Asaph, at A:6 9s 2d. The tender was accepted. SlfjJpmsioll oj Vagrancy. —The Chairman referred to the meeting held in Rhyl on the previous day on the subject of vagrancy, and explained what had transpired there. A full report of the meeting will be found else- where in this paper.

ITALY AND THE ROMAN QUESTION. PARIS, Nov. 7. The Moniteur of this morning says that, according to intelligence received by the Government, 10,000 Gari- baldians took part in the battle at Montana, Their loss was 800 killed aad wounded, and they left 2,000 prison- ers, 5,000 or 6,0110 tififs, and six guns. The loss "f the Pontifical troops was 150 killed and wounded. In consequence of the news from Italy, the Emperor has ordered the departure of a third division, which was under orders to embark at Toulon for Civita Vecchia, to be countermanded. 'I' FLORENCE, Nov. 6. According to letters addressed by Garibaldian officers to the Dirittio, reinforcements, consisting of French troops, reached the field of battle just as the Garibaldi- ans had regained their positions and the Pontifical troops were in retreat. The Diritto announces that the French still occupy Rome. The military political director has ordered the release of various individuals who had been imprisoned by the Pontifical police as a measure of precaution. The Opiniont states that the French troops who par- ticipated in the combat at Montana consisted of the 1st, 59th, and 80th Regiments of the line, one battalion of Chasseurs, and a battery. FLORENCE, Nov. 7. Til" French Government has telegraphed a request to the Pontifical Government to stop all proceedings against those persons who may have been compromised by their votes in the plebiscitum for the annexation of the Papal provinces in tlaly.

The Staffordshire Adrertiscr says that the Lords-Lieu- tenant of Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Shropshire— the Earl of Lichfield, the Duke of Devonshire, and Lord Hill-intend to call a public meeting of the diocese at Lichfield on an early day to consider the best means of raising a memorial to the late much-lamented Bishop of Lichfield. The date has not yet been fixed, but will be duly announced.

#Iiorting I THE CARNARVON HARRIERS I I WILL MEET ON I Monday, NOV. Ilth*, Pont PUIZ, at 11 1 Thursday, iJtb., Dolydd Gate, I THE VALE OF CLWYD HARRIERS. WILL MEET ON Tuesday, Nov. 12th Cilcen, at 11. Saturday, Itith Nantglyn, Tuesday, 19th Llanrhaiadr Station, Saturday, 23rd Llanerch Park CAPTAIN HAMPTON-LEWIS'S HOUNDS, WILL MEET ON I Tuesday, Nev. 12. Tregaian, at 11-30 I Friday, Nov. lflth Pencraig, I I D R IS SIDE HARRIERS. I Tuesday, Nov. 12th Cefmaaa, at 10. Friday, 15th Cainbrian Alines, Monday, 18th Drwsynant, Friday, 22nd Glyn, 11 Monday, 25th Crossfoxes, Friday, 29th 1 .1. Clogwyna, 11 Monday, Citegwernog Caerywernog, 11

jbiPlJing- Intelligent*. _I I PORT PENRHYN, BANGOR.-Arrived. Bule Jacket, Owens.. Ann, Edwards..Rocket, Croft ..Express, Owen..Hector. Williams Barmouth, Owen. Raven, Hughes ..Talacre, Jones.. Turtle Dove, Thomas.. Saran Ann, JLioya Mary, Moan.. Jwan cringle, Evans Swift, Jones.. Elizabeth, Evans Crane, Roberts..Jane Elizabeth, Parry,. Holyhead Trader, Williams. Sailed,-Dasher, Robetts. William Edward, Jones..Margaret Ann, Evans..Elinor, Sutherland..Margaret,Griffith..Peruvian, Jones.. Penguin, Williams.. William & Mary, Irving.. Wdliam. Davies..Bangor Packet, Edwards. Jobn C. Wade, CarviUe.. Belt, Davies..Lady Louisa Pennant, Ellis. PO PTI)INLTAEN. -Arrived. -PwilheU Packet, Jones Ocean, Lewis.. Commerce, Jones.. Llanelly, Charles Pilot Queen, Jones..and John James, Conway, from Liverpool .Geneva, Owen, from LIanhaiarn..Mary, Davies, from Runcorn..Rebec- ea, Thomas. Petit Lewis, Owen..Elizabeth Ann and Ellen, Jones and Green Port, Hughes, from Portmadoc Anrora, Owen, from Neath..Mervina, Davies, from Portdinorwic..Ceres, Davies, from Shoreliam.. Nevin, Roberts, from Newhaven Martha Jane, Jenkins, from Aberayron.. Caerwys Castle, Hughes, from Douglas. Sailed. -Williams and Mary, Richards, for Newry..Ellen, Hughes, for Girgen'ti.. Jane & Eliza, Jones, for Carditf, Ocean, I Lewis, for Newquay..Geneva, Oweri..Rebecca, Thomas..Petit Louis, Owen..Eliza Ann & Ellen, Jones .and Aurora, Owen, for Liverpool..MaTy^taB* Davies, for Cardigan..Commerce, Jones..Pilot Queen, Jones..and John James, Conway, far Pwllheli..Llanelly, Charles, for UanelJ,y.. Mervinla, Daves, for Abersoch..Ceres, Dati. Nevin, Roberts..and Rhyddlan Tra- der, Jones, for Ruixorn.. blartha Jane, Jenkins, for ArdrOMan. ..Caerwys C&stUt Hughes, for Pambray,

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. LONDON COKN MAKKET—FRIDAY. Wheat firmer than on Monday, oats rather lower. LIVKIIPOOL COHN MA11KKT—KJUDAT. Steady demand; white wheat unchanged, red shade easier. WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET-FRIDAY. Sellers hold for late prices.

1 REVIEW OF THI,, BIZITISIF CORN TRADE VUlUXU THE PAST WEEK. The weather of the past week has been mild and humid per- mitting Odd labours on favourable tenus, that a considerable t xtont of wheat has been planted. It h.is, however, not been to ivell for thrashing and we must expect to see some deteriora- tion ill the samples, that may be calculated to create a dulnts in sales, though with an inaeabed inquiry for dry foreign. Monday a London report, though higher, had no excitement about it; and su we generally lind a cairn response in the country, but with a considerable variety as to the advance, say frollllirmnes8 only to 48. per tir. but the average has been nearly to 2a. gain on the previous week Tne c;ed 1t.lH:ct of politic* may henceforth have something to do with prices, but certainly uut in the way of itiJr\:),,un Tj., simultaneous occu- pation of the Papal territories by France and Italy may ernbittff tnese nation* against each other, and lenl V, the ellusion of blood which has already liowed too copiously on a revolution- ary account. But if the mutual iritercsi of these countries is beeu by b"th governments to coi-siat in bridiiijg mens passions, the threatened storm may pass liAriuleKa over the Peninsula and the Pope himself wish for a quiet home. Slid, we have yet to wait the ifnal issue; and should war break out, farewell to a-ricultural in its locality! and farewell to the hopes of increas- ed stores next season! what ever be the Euiopean harvest, while the wants of the military will appear by their claims upon every market which has the temptation of abundance, franco is certainly not prepared by her own Itsourccs for a heivy dram of cereals. Italy has neither funds nor stores and the limited territory of the l'opo will for once be found a blessing, as there will be so many less months to fill. independently of this as- pect, there has been great lfrmnessonthecontinent. France, Bel- gium, and Holland have been lurther looking up and though prices have fluctuated in Daotzic and (*etm*ny, the rates both of wheat and rye keep at a fearful height ft)i- a vast and poor population. New York, under the influence of the pani of the Hist October in London, has somewhat yielded in prices, though but little is coming forward thence.

LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. —TUESDAY. We have to report increased arrivals of wheat during the past week from New York and Canada, making, with supplies from other countries, a very fair total. Flour too is in rather better supply; all other articles light. Theexporisshewasconsideiable increase in the shipment of wheat coastwise no change in other articles 111" country markets have been somewhat irregular during the past week, in some districts 'is. to per quarter higher for LIIE'l.ah wheat, in others is. to 2s lower, whilst others have re- mained hrm. Our own market has sliown a dec inmg tendency, the absence of demand forcing importers to choose between meeting the views of buyers, or storing, and they htve mostly preiened the former. Indian corn is the only article which haa iiiaiL,Wiie,t its ground, and this steadincs in value arises solely from its absolute scart ity. At maik Lan yesterday both Eng- lish and fure gn wheats lost the advance they made last Mouday of is. to 2s. per quarter. Our latest mail advices from New ork report that market (juite iu sympathy with our own, but with more violent fluctua- ations. Not a single shipment of Indian corn h id been made during the week either to oreat liritain or the continent! The Shipments of wheat however were considerably larger and the week's clearances to Liverpool amounted to 2 >,»_1 quarters and 4, lu.) barrels tiour. Provisions.—The new American bacon meets a rearlv Site as it arrives, at full prices, llams are rather lower, and lard is Is. per cwt. down. Cheese is the turn dearer. Our market has been well attended this morning both by local and distant buyers, but sellers of whett not bei:ig disposed to make any further concession than about 2d. per cental un the prices current last Friday equal to 4d. on the week only a mode- rate business has resulted. Flour has given way od. per barrel and Is. per sack, and is still duii of sale. Indian corn moves only in small retail quantities without change in value, oats anu oa: meal have undergone no altur ttiuu. beans and pease are each Is. per quarter cheaper. Barky unchanged. Market closes at the reduction. iRELAND &. TIlORLEY, BROKERS.

BANGOR, FN[DAY. -We have had a moderate attendance at our market to-day, with a usual .supply of hraiti samp.es. The general tone was much the same a, iast, week: straw, is. 6d per cwt. beef, Od. to cd. lamb, sd. to 1."1.: veal, ',<]. to per 10. Geese, 4s. to os. each ducks, ^s. 6d to 4s. (id. per couple chickens, 2s. to 3s. percouple eggs, 7 forou. butter, lod. to 17d, per lb.

CHESTER MARK ET.—SATURDAY. To-day s market was fairly attended, and there was a mode- rate supply of wheat, but small of otuer grain. Wheat barely maintained last week s quotation. Uats, beans, and Indian corn weie each unchanged in value .\CW. 03d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. NVlieat, wliite per 7.,Ibs 10 6 -110 1.1 (i -11 0 Ditto, red 10 3—10 0.1J 3—10 6 JJariey, malting per &sqts 0 3 — (J 0 u — 0 0 Jh.to, grinding, perOolbs 5 3 — 5 8.0 0 — 0 0 Oats, i,et 4(;11 3 6 -4 () 4 d — 5 0 lieans, per Sulbs 6 9 7 0 7 (j 6 0 Ditto, Lgyptian, perqr 0 0 — U 0 4> 0 —Id 0 luuian corn, feed, perqr 0 0 — 0 0 51 0 —01 ti

LOXDJ TALLOW MARKET. —MO.VDAY. I Tlle market is 11at, at 403. ;1 per cwt. r. YC, on the spot. Town tailow, 44s. (id. per ewt net cash.

LONDON HOP MARKET.—MONDAY. Our market during the past week has been very dud, and trade has been confined to the execution of orders lor immediate con- sumption. The now geneial inclination of growers to realize has nad the effect of weakening our market, aud prices must be cousideied easier in consequence. The continental markets are hardly so firm, and a decline of 5s. to is reported. American advice* to the luth ult. report a heavy market, at prices which show a tendency to decline. Mid and East Kent, kS Os. to £12. Weald of Kent, jt:7 hiS to .:1;1J 1 s. Sussex, £ 1 lus to £ 0.

LONDON SEED MARKET.—MONDAY. Fine red cloverseed continues firm, and met a good inquiry, but sales were uot numerous. White seed was quire as trefoils remain very firm, and met a fair inquiry. In wbite mustanlsced uo quotable change. inter tares were little asked lor, and prices in favour of the buyeis, Maize wa3 held for higher rates, with few transactions in any sort. ng BUIUSH SEED. I Canaly perqr oSs to <2a Linseed per qr. sowing 70s to 72s, crushing 02s to 7JS llapeseed per qr Ou* to 04s Linseed cakes, per ton Aill os to £ 11 IDS Kape cake, per ton J;),:js tùt.;5 lÜ3 Cluverseed t0reigii) red. 50s to 53s, white, 00s to 72s

LONDON PROVISION MAHKET.-MOXDAY. The arrivals last week from Ireland were 2,54:) firkins butter, and :?'JU;) bales bacon, and from foreign pjits 21,733 casks, ic., butter, and 1,172 bales bacon. The transactions in the Irish butter marked during the past week were very limited, and quo- tations nearly nominal: but holders are not pressing sales. Foreign met a good sale, and the tiue-t qualities advance 6s, per cwt; best Dutch, 112s. to llbs, Bacon market farther declined about 2s. per cwt.

BIRMINGHAM CATTLE MARKET.—TUESDAY. The number of beasts on offer was smaller than on Tuesday last. The general condition was fair. the trade ruled steady, at full late quotations. The supply of sheep was seasonably large; the trade quiet, at Thursday's rates. Ihere was an in- crease in the number of pigs on offer; higher prices realised. Present quotations; -Beef, 1Jd to 7d.; mutton, Od. to 7d. per lb. Bacon pigs, Ss. yd. to 9s. 3d. per score; porket pigs, 0s, to UB. Cd. per score.

I METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.-MONDAY. There was rather a larger supply of beasts, but the f?vonrabte weather caused a better demand, and some best Iualiites were delucr The number of sheep was nearly the same as last week; there was a more active demand, and prices were rather better on the average. Calves were seUing about the same as of late. There were at market 5030 beasts, 2i,3iK) sheep and lambs, 229 calves, and calves, and 550 pigs.

GOVERNMENT FUNDS.—THURSDAY. Three per Cent. Consols i i i 1 Ditto fur Account 1)41 xd Three per Cent Reduced 922*3 2$3 New Tliree per Cent 92^ 3 Exchequer Bills £100 and jESOO, 2j & 2 per cent. 30 1 p bank of England Stock 247 G INDIAN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. India Stock 5 per cent, July, ISSJ .imt Ditto Bonds, underl,0(10 I 58 p

CARNARVONSHIRE AND ANGLESEY INFIRMARY. n CtKiy lieport. In-paticnts remaining bv last report 0) 6 admitted since 0) „ discharged curetl. 0 relived. I „ diel 0 remaining in the house. 5 Out-patients remaining by last report 9.4 }I admitted since 33 ( burgeon for the week ensuing-Dr, Hughes Visitors.—The Rev. J. Pryce, and C. Bicknell, Esq. John Rowlands, House-Surgeon.

LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY. fl. neiurn oj irafflcjor week ending yovenwer 3ra, lSbj. Passengers, Parcels, Carriages, Horses, Dogs, and Mails 51,(M Merchandize, Minerals, aad Cattle 76,Q18 [Ililes open.-1,3261 ——— Total. .£127,686 Corresponding week In 1800. 50,315 11 „ [Miles open-1,326] STEPHEN RF-ty, Secretary.

VALE OF CLWYD RAILWAY. S" of T efor week ending Xovemlxr 2M, 1867. [MUesopen—tO] ?s.d. Passengers' Parcels, &0. 9012 () 313 Merchandise i« 0 .Mtnemts i? 5 Q Liye Stock 8MO Total £ 151 3 0 Corresponding week in 1866 07 7 0 „ „ .27 15 0 „ ID 17 0 II 15 0 TotaJ.£137 0

In 1866, the number of vagrants throughout the king- dom was 35,191, being 1,500 more than in 18d5, and an increase of 10,000 on the average number of the three preceding years.

The North Walei Chronicle it registeredfor transmission Abroad THE NORTH WALES CHRONICLE, ADVERTISER FOR THE PRINCIPALITY. SaturdayT November 9th, 1867. JOHN KENMDIB DOIJOLAS, of the Parish of Bangor, at hia General Printing Office, Castle-street. PRINTED BY STEAM POWEB,