The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

LLANGEFNI. TREAT TO THE CHURCH CHOIR AT THE RECTORY.— Ou Friday evening, the 31st of January, the members of the choir, about forty in number, were entertained at supper by fthe worthy rector and his kind lady. In addition to the members of the choir, the following ladies and gentlemen were invited on the occasion :— Mrs Iidwards, Tanygraig, Miss Edwards and Miss Mercier, Llangefni; Mr H. Owen, National Provincial Bank; Mr Edward Edwards, Llangefni; and Mr John Davies, Inland Hevenue, Bangor. After a most abund- ant, substantial, and delicious spread had been amply discussed, several toasts were duly houuured, and iu the course of the evening many songs and concerted pieces were sung in capital style by the various members of the choir. The rector spoke frequently during the even- ing in proposing toasts, &c. He first welcomed the choir, and in his usual happy and ali'ectiouate manner, complimented them highly upon the fidelity and devotion they exhibited in the cause during the past year. Mr H. Jones, master of the National School, returned thanks on behalf of the choir, and propose I the health of the rector aud his lady, in a very eloquent and neat speech, which drew forth the warmest approval from the whole company, especially when he alluded to the kindness and liberality of the rev. gentleman and Mrs Owen to the poor of the parish. He also paid a well- merited compliment to Miss Edwards for her kindness in [iresiding at the organ. Tile hetltli of the Rev. Nlr Edwards and Mrs Edwards was proposed by Mr Church- warden Hughes, aud was warmly received. The rector proposed the health of the churchwardens, Nleiisrs, AV. Morris and II. Hughes, in very complimentary terms. He next proposed the health of Mr J.Davies.Bangor, warmly eulogisiug his untiring exertions and efficient services in years past, when the present magnificent choir was in its infancy. Mr Davies in replying to the remarks of the rector said that, after many years' ab- sence, it was very gratifying to him, on his return to Wales, to see that the little plant, which was planted by Mrs Owen and himself more than seventeen years ago, had grown to such a large tree and bearing such admir- ahle fruit a is rarely to be seen. I-le was glad to find that, by the unwearied perseverance and exertions of the rector, a complete chauge has been effected, and thanks to the indefatigable exertions of Mrs Owen, there was no more bad singing. The health of Miss Edwards, Miss Mercier, Mr H. Owen, Bank, and Mr E. Edwards were proposed by the l-eetor in succession, and were received most cordially. He then invited the company to drink the hcalth of lr Jones, the National Schoolmaster (which was done with much enthusiasm) speaking of him iu terms of the highest approval. The long and able services of the school mistress, Mrs Elias Jones, were also dilated upon. It was evident by their merry and cheerful countenances that every one was delighted with the evening's entertainment, and everything passed oft' in the m)st satisfactory manner. After singing "God Save the Queen," the party dispersed a little after 12 o'clock, highly pleased. IMPORTANT INQUEST ON A CHILD. As briefly stated in our last, a very important inquest was held at the Hull Hotel, in this town, before W. Joins, Esq, coroner, concerning the death of a newly- boru female child found packed up in some linen iu a field near this town. I t is not long since that a similar investigation was held here, amI thuugh 11 reward of X10 was then oli'ered for the discovery of the perpetrators, they have as yet managed to escape. It is to be hoped (especially when such brutal acts ,'re on the increase, for we are informed that the body of a child was also found the same day at Gaerwen), that the parties concerned in the present cases will be discovered, in order, if poisible, to make an example that will put au end to such doings. The following gentlemen were sworn on the jury ;— Messrs W Edwards, druggist, foreman, J Crewdson, R Williams, J Griffith, R Uwon, W Davies, J Hughes, grocer, W Meredith, D Richards, W Harnett, W H Evans, W Ilughes, J Hughes, Coach and Horses, M Jones, J Hughes, cabinetmaker, and J E Griffiths, chemist. William Williams and Jane Barnett, school children, deposed as to the liudiug the body in Caepaudy, by this town, on their way to school on Tuesday. F. C. Jones deposed to taking charge of the body aud of examining the lineu that was about it, aud that he was unable as yet to discover any marks ou them. Dr Kent Jones then gave the following evidence —I have seen to.day the body of the female child now lying at the Police Station. 1 he body is in a state of very extensive decomposition. I saw no inaiks of violence. The weight of the body was Glbs. lOoz., and twenty and a half inches in length. The head -vas pretty tolerably covered with hair, and the nails were fully developed. I then proceeded to the internal examination. There was a considerable quantity of fat interspersed throughout the body. I opened the chest, which was fully de- veloped, and examined the several organs of the chest. I took the lungs and the heart, and applied the usual test, the lungs weighed 840 grains. I then immersed them in water, and they only partially floated. Judging from the appearances of the lungs, the heart, and the blood which was found in the cavity of the chest, I am certain that the child was born alive, and I am also of opinion, from the quantity of dark blood fonud in the chest, that it met with its death by suffocation. I believe the child has been dead for about teu days or more. The Coroner then addressed the jury, and after ex- plaining the medical evidence, said that he was not afraid to pronounce his opinion on the natter, which was, tilatille considered it nothing less than murder, and that it was impossible for them, in justice to the public, to close the enquiry that day. He would therefore adjourn the inquest, in order to give time to the police to carry on their investigations. The inquest was accordingly adjourned to Friday, the 7th of February (yesterday).

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I LLANDUDNO. AMATEUR CHRISTYS.—On Friday evening, the 31st ult, the Uandudno Amateur Minstrel and lienefit Society gave the first of a series of eOllcert., a\'a Christy, at the vSf. Geurge's Hall, and considering th,tt this was their liist appearance in public, each one (lid his part in a very creditable manuer. The first part consisted of a pianoforte solo and euphonium solo, by Messrs J. Bur- well and Patrick a trio—pianoforte, by Mr Burwell; euphonium, by Mr Patrick; and organ concertina, by Ir Charles Fisher also, two snngs by Mr Kenney. An interval of ten minutes was then allowed for the mem- bers of the amateur troupe to darken their visages and put on a professional appearance. The second part was then proceeded with, Mr Burwell acting as musical di- rector; Mr Kenney with the tam bon rille alld MrChas. Fisher the bones. In addition to the songs sunt; by Messrs Barrow, Kenney and Patrick, there was a bur. lesque dance, which was encored, but the encore was not complied with. Two more songs were sung, and afterwards the whole company gave a walk round, and the evening's amusement concluded with God save the Queen. The proceedings were, as usual, enlivened with jokes, puns, &c., in which the names of some of the tradesmen of the town was introduced. For instance- Bones had witnessed a shipwreck in Mostyn-stivet, op- posite Mr Beauchamp's livery stables, and on being pressed for an elucidation of this shipwreck on land, he informed them a bow-wow was run over and killed by a carriage on the spot, and cOllSeqllCntlyl",another bark wa, lost. The following conundrum was also expounded Suppose a bear went into the shop of Mr B. It. Daines, the draper, what article would he require Muslin (muzzling). Bones was at times too apt to attempt to provoke laughter during the singing of some of the songs, but otherwise, he, and indeed all the company, per- senient of the atidi- formed their several parts to the amusement of the audi- ence, which was rather scanty, but this was to be attri- buted to the boisterous state of the weather and on the whole, this first of the amateur concerts must be pronounced a success; and it is to be presumed that their future concerts be held at short illtrvals:during I the winter, as this first one has demonstrated that they take. COMMISSIONERS' MEETING. The adjourned meeting of the Llandudno Improve- ment Commissioners was held at the Board-room, on Monday last, the 3rd instant. Present:—Mr James Williams (in the chair), Messrs Morgan Williams, Ho. bert Hughes, David Lloyd, John Hughes, George Brookes, Thomas Jones, Joseph Jones, John Davies, Thomas Parry, William Williams, IV, illiain Prichard, and Hobert Price. The Late Mr Ftri-ant.-Tlie following letter from Mrs Farrant was read and ordered to be inserted on the minnte, "Mariville, January 3rd, 1868. To the Chairman of the Llandudno Improvement Cotlltnissioners. "DEAR Sitt,-Tht-. copy of the minute passed at the last monthly meeting of the board of commissioners, and conveyed to me by their clerk, Mr John Williams, has afforded me great gratification. It is very comforting to me in my deep sorrow to receive from the board such an expression of sympathy for my loss, and of recogni- tion of my dearly loved husband's worth and merits. Permit me to take this opportunity of thanking the commissioners on behalf of myself and my dear little ones, for their attendance at the funeral, and to express my gratitude to you and Mr Evans for so kindly moving and seconding the sympathising resolution that has been forwarded to me. "I remain, dear sir, Yours truly, "MARIANA FARRANT." The Resignation of the Chairman, W. F. Chapman, Esq., and of Mr Evan Hughes.—A letter, of which the following is a copy, received from Mr Chapman, in reply to the request contained in the resolution passed by the board, was read, and ordered to be inserted in the minutes:- Llandudno, January 30tb, 1868. To the Presiding Chairman of the Llaududno Commissioners. Nly DEAR SIR,-Will you kindly convey my sincere thanks to the board of commissioners for their unanim- ous resolution passed at their last monthly meeting, requesting me to reconsider my determination to resign the otliee of commissioner and chairman of the board. I consider it of the most vital importance in such au im- portant governing body of the town commissioners, that freedom of speech (so long as it is respectful and relates to the subject before them), should be carried on accord- ing to the rules of all well regulated bodies; and the only way to accomplish that end is by the speaker, in possession of the chair, to state his case, and then leave the subject for consideration and reply, so as to save the time of the members and facilitate business. Finding it so difficult to accomplish thia end, I thought it better to resign the ollice of chairman. I ha-vo at all times endeavoured to act impartially, and for the best interests of the town and ratepayers. If my services can be conducive in forwarding the interests of Llandudno, or assisting the board in unity of action for the general good, I will withdraw my resignation. Again thanking the board, and trusting that they will one and all support the diguity of their chair (regardless of who may occupy it), for the benefit of the present and future commissioners. I remain, dear sir, Yours truly, (Signed) W. F. CHAPMAN." Mr Morgan Williams moved that the resignation of Mr Evan Hughes be accepted. Mr Price seconded the proposition, as Mr Evan Hughes had expressed his determination to adhere to his resignation. It was then carried. Mr John Hughes was appointed on the Valuation Committee instead of Mr Evan Hughes. Mr Morgan Williams then moved—That Mr Edward Owen be elected a commissioner in the room of Mr Evan Hughes, as Mr Owen was a large property owner in the town, and much interested in its welfare. This was seconded by Mr D. Lloyd, and unanimously carried. Appeals Against ilsscsmcufs.—Mr David Roberts, of GIoddaeth Crescent, appealed against the rateable valu- ation of his house, which was set down at xi 8 15s Od, as the uext house, which was occupied by Mr Johnson, was much larger, but assessed at the same amount. The assessment was reduced to £70. Mr James Williams personally appealed against the assessment of his Ty'nycoed farms. They were of the same size and extent and value as the farm occupied by Mr William Owen, Penymynydd. His rent, however, was higher than Mr Owen. He was rated at about £20, while Mr Owen was only rated at LG 7s 6d. The assessment was ordered to be reduced to X6 7s 6d. Mr Allday, Mostyn-street, also personally appealed against the assessment of his house. He only paid X35 rent, but he was rated at £ 39 7s 6d. The board were given to understand that the houses on either side of that occupied by Mr Allday were let at zC50, and that his was worth the same amount but as his case had been considered, and decided on at a meet- ing of the board held on the 12th October, they could not re-open the question, if they desired, without re- scinding the other resolution. Ordered to remain at X39 7s Gd. Market Bye Laws.- The consideration of these bye laws was resumed, and the amendment on clause 10, to the eflect that no hawking should be allowed in the streets, was moved by Mr Morgan Williams, and second- ed by Mr Robert Hughes. Mr T. Jones moved that the clause should remain as it was. This was seconded by Mr John Hughes. After a lengthened and animated, but most irregular discussion, in which the subject was thoroughly sifted, Mr Morgan Williams's amendment was lost by seven votes to five' viz. In favour of amend nient-.Nfesirs Morgan Williams, Thomas I'arry, Robert Hughes, D. Lloyd, and George Brookes—five. In favour of Mr Jones's motion—Messrs T. Jones, John Davies, Joseph Jones, William Williams, Robert Price, John Hughes, and William Prichard—seven. The clause was then confirmed, as were all the re- maining clauses, after the penalties had been altered from 2s (id to a sum not exceeding 10s. Mr Morgan Williams and Mr Joseph Jones.- Mr Morgan Williams said he wished to take that op- portunity of referring to a letter which appeared last Saturday in the Herald Cymraey, signed by Joseph Jones, in which it was stated that rates, amounting to A:S, was owing by him (Mr W.) and he wished to state publicly, that if such could be proved, he was prepared to pay at once. It was also stated that he had not paid his rates due in lfi'j until sometime In 18li7, leaving it to be inferred that it was late in 18U7 whereas he could prove by his receipts that he had paid his own rates and those of his SOil on January 9, 1S07. Mr Joseph Jones, amid some cries of "chair," sid he onlv wished to explain the circumstances to which Mr Morgan Williams alluded. He had written theletter to the IIIraid Ci/mratg, but if one half of what he had written had not been left out, it would have convinced the public that ?S was ,till and with regard to the other complaint, he conJ<l Hot See the force of it. I ill had been assailed by « D. O," in five letters in the litrahl Ci/mriifi/, and by one in the Register, which was iii"iied by Morgan Williams," before he hall writtcn to vindicate himself before, the public. Mr Morgan Williams, in ati excited tone, said that if Mr JuMva a scited that, a letter was written by him (Mr « illiam .) to the Itigishr, he wa" a liar." (Ileal, coiiini"! ion ensued, mid several members rose ',I. 'JUel'. When n little nuietueau prevailed, Mr Price demanded that Mr Morgan Williams should withdraw the offensive expression, especially as the facts were as stated by Nir ionei. Mr Morgan Williams retorted that if Mr Price assert- ed that the letter signed by him appeared in the Register, he was also a liar." Mr Griffith (Tydain), representative of the Register, said that this matter affected his character, because Mr Morgan Williams made it appear that no letter was sent 4by him to the Herald, whereas it was a fact that he had sent one signed by himself about October. Mr Morgan Williams (lenied that such was the case. Tydaiu then went out and returned with the Register and Herald, for November IGLh, containing a letter assailing Mr Joseph Jones, and signed by Mr Morgan Williams. Mr Williams then endeavoured to explain himself by stating that it was asserted that the letter appeared the last month. The Chairman, Mr Price, Mr William Williams, and Mr T. Parry all called for the withdrawal by Mr Morgan Williams of the offensive epithet he had used. Mr Morgan Williams said that he had used the word in the heat of passion, and that he now regretted having made use of it, and agreed to withdraw it. Mr Price-It is time that Mr Morgan Williams should learn to control his temper, as this was not the first ex- hibition of it in this room. The sutiject then dropped, and the meeting ter- miuated.

MENAI BRIDGE. PETTY SESSIONS.—The monthly Petty Sessions for the police district of Menai Bridge were held on Monday last in a room at the Victoria Hotel, when the follow- ing magistrates were present--Arch(leacon H. Wynne Jones; H. O. Williams, Esq. and Major Pearse. Captain Griffith, the Chief Constable, was likewise present. Vagrancy.—Three young, but ragged and miserable looking men, were brought up in custody, charged by P.C. ltees Williams (Xo. 14), with begging in the village of Llaugeinwen, on Sunday morning last, the 2nd inst. The following are their names as given by themselves John Olive, Bury, Lancashire; Kdward Hughes, Han- ley, Staffordshire; and James Brown, Chelsea. The police-officer stated that he watched them each separ- ately, going to different houses in the village to beg, aud each of them received a quantity of food. On search- ing thun, he found in their possession six halfpennies, some bread and a piece of soap. Brown attempted to run away, but he pursued and caught him. The others went with him very quietly. Olive said that he had worked last at Pentre, Flint- shire; and Brown had been lately in South Wales. They were all going forward to I olyhead. The police-officer remarked that going to Holyhead was the old tale-all tramps were going to Holyhead if found in Anglesey. Sentenced to fourteen days each in prison, with an intimation, that it was quite useless for them to proceed to Holyhead in search of work also that if they were again convicted of begging in Anglesey, they would be much more severely treated. Stealing Meat. An elderly man named Richard Parry, who lives at Carregfelin, in the parish of Llandeg- f in, was brought up in custody, charged with stealing a quantity of beef and part of a loin of mutton, on the night of the 18th of January last, the property of David Curling, Esq., of Caduant Cottage, Menai Bridge. Mr Curling deposed to losing a leg of mutton, two pieces of beef, and a flap of a loin of mutton, on the Saturday night above mentioned. With the exception of the leg of mutton, the meat was had from Mr Owen Jones, butcher, Menai Bridge. He gave information to the police of the robbery on the following Monday morning. George Richardson, a servant at Caduant Cottage, stated that he purchased a piece of beef and a loin of mutton on Saturday night, the 18th ultimo, of Mr Jones, butcher, and he took it home to his master's house. He put the meat in the safe, which was in the yard. He hung the loin up in the safe, but he left the loose flap at the bottom of it. The safe was not locked, but the doors of the backyard and the premises were. The next morning, between seven and eight o'clock, they found that the meat was gone-two pieces of beef, a leg of mutton, and the flap of the loin, but the loiu itself was left. The flap produced was very similar to the pice which had been lost, but he had not noticed it at the time very particularly. The prisoner was well acquainted with his master's house and premises. Mr John Jones, son of Mr O. Jones, butcher, said he sold a loin of mutton and some beef to the witness, George Richardson, for Mr Curling, on the Saturday night in question. He could not swear to the pieces of beef produced as they had been salted, but he was cer- tain of the flap, because he had noticed at the time that it was too weak to hold the loin when hung up. P.S. Joseph Parry, deposed to going to the house of the prisoner. He found the bone of a leg of mutton in the ashes; and also the flap of mutton in the cupboard, and two pieces of beef in salt. The pieces produced by him then were those which he had so found. The prisoner said he had received the meat from Glyngarth, but this he ascertained was not so and the prisoner's wife stated that he had it from her sister who lives in Bethesda. Afterwards the prisoner asked him where he had better say he had the meat from- Glynyg.,krth, or Llanllechid ? when he (witness) replied that as he had told him two stories he could stick to which of them he liked. He then apprehended him. The prisoner still clung to the statement that he had the meat from his sister-in-law in Bethesda, and elected to be tried summarily. Convicted, and sentenced to one months' imprison- ment, he having been locked-up for ten days already. Swearing-in Special Conitubleq.- About fifty special constables for the Menai Bridge district. were then sworn in to serve her Majesty when occasion might require their assistance. One or two assessment books were examined, approved, and signed. AMATEUR CONCERT IN THE BRITISH SCHOOLROOM. One of the most successful amateur concerts which ever took place in Menai Bridge, was held in the British Schoolroom, on Thursday evening, the 30th of January last, the object being to assist the funds of the said school. Richard Davies, Esq., Bodlondeb, took a very active part in the matter and acted as the chairman; and the same thing may be said of Mr W. Evans, who very ably officiated as the director. The Menai Bridge Glee Society gave their services con amore, and sang remarkably well-in good time and voice, and they kept all well together, under the leadership of Mr Roberts, who acted as the,conductor of the concert throughout. Mrs W. Evans accompanied the singers on the pianoforte, (with two exceptions), and with exquisite skill and good taste, and with the judgment of a profes- sional artiste. We are glad to say the room was quite crowded in every part of it notwithstanding the some- what high price of the tickets—first seats being charged 2s 611 each, and the second, Is, there iJ,.ing no third seats on this occasion. The concert was commenced with a chorus by the Glee Society—" March of the Men of Harlech," which was rendered in admirable style. "The Miller of the Dee" was then excellently well sung by Mr R. Herbert Williams, who was accompanied on the pianoforte by Miss Mary Edwards, with good taste and brilliant execution. Mr Williams sang this old favourite song well, and with good expression. A duett by the Misses M. and S. Hughes followed, which was charmingly sung and loudly applauded. Sweetly come those strains" —a glee, with vocal accompaniment, by the choir, which was encoied. Song, The Man of War," by Mt R. S. Harding. This song received a boisterous encore, when Mr Harding gave a comic song, which was equally well received. A duett—"N ow by day's retiring lamp," by the Misses Annie Humphreys and Mary Edwards. This duett was maguiticently given, and was loudly re-de- manded, but the young ladies did not respond to the encore. The first part was concluded by a well-sung chorus by the Glee Society. The second part was opened by a brilliant performance on the pianoforte, by the three Misses Edwards-a trio, "The Mountain Daisy. The time was perfect, and the execution such that it sounded as if there was only one player. This performance was enthusiastically applauded. The" Whistling Thief "was then given by Mr J Roberts, who, on being encored, sung another comic song. Chorus-" LJwyn Onn," by the Glee Society. Mr R Herbert Williams next sang the old ballad of "Johnny Sands. and was accompanied by liss Mary Mwards on the pianoforte. Mr Williams is a good and veteran singer, and the expression he gave to his singing and his manner altogether, elicited much applause. This song was loudly encored. Duett on the pianoforte, by the Misses 41. and K Edwards—" Les eufanti de la garde." Exceedingly well played, the fair players being loudly applauded. Chorus—" Toriad y dydd"—by the choir, which was well sling. Song, by Miss Annie HUlllphreys-" The Blind Girl to lwr lIarp." This song W:IS one of the gems of the evening, and was loudly re-demanded, but Miss H. again refused to respond tj the call. Chor\ls- The Caruovale," by the Glee Society, which wan splendidly rendered. Song by Mr lizir(Iiii, DiNvii in the Deep." This song was encore, wheu Ir Harding (who possesses a fine baritone voice) gave a comic song. This, too, was encored and Mr H. had to sing three eiher comic songs before he (vuld satisfy the company. Song, liy Mr H. G. Thomas Ccampagno Charley." This song was encored; but in our opinion it is scarcely of a class for a mixed society of young and old people, and men and women, as is usually assembled at a con- cert. It is a low, vulgar production, without a particle of wit or sense in its composition, and the air is nearly as execrable as the words. Mr Thomas's next song was in much better taste, and was much more entertaining. There followed after this a glee by the choir, and the Hallelujah Chorus; when this very pleasant and admir- able concert was brought to a conclusion by the singing of God Save the Queen."

ST. ASAPH. I BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I The above Hoard met. on Thursday, the 30th ultimo. Present :-Captain Thomas, chairmau Brownlow W. Wynne, Esq., vice-chairman Townshend Mainwaring, Esq., M.P. Charles Mainwaring, Esq. K. U. Hesketh, Esq. T. G. I)ix(ii), I-stl.; ltev. Thomas Williams, Saint George; Thomas Evaus, Esq., Tiosvparc; Hev. E. Lewis, Llanfairtalhaiarn Messrs William Parry, Den- bigh, John Roberts, ditto T. G, Lnnt, ditto; Benjamin Littler, Abergele, James Kerfoot, ditto; E. l'uwell Jones, Rhyl; John Williams, ditto; John Roberts, Bodfarry; Kev. Thomas Brown, chaplain; aud Francis Wynne, Esq., clerk. A Blind Bay.—A little blind hoy, aged seven years, an inmate of the workhouse, was culled before the board at the request of Captain Thomas, who said he was desirous of having him sent to the Liverpool Blind Asylum. Mr Parry, the schoolmaster, said the boy had a very sharp intellect, in proof of which he invited him to sing Grace before meat," which the little man did very sweetly, and manifestly touched the feelings of the board. The Clerk was instructed to apply for his admission into the Blind Asylum. Two Young Mountaineers.—Mr Roberts, Bodfarry, stated that there were two little children (brother and sister) in the workhouse, who had been sent there by his instructions from Bodfarry on Sunday morning. They had been deserted by their mother (a regular bad character), who had left them under a hedge late on Saturday, and he had taken care of them during the night. They were born in a cave in a mountain at Aber- wheeler, and they had never seen a bed in their lives," until they came into the workhouse. Mr Brownlow Wynne (jocosely)—Who owns the freehold of this cave ? (Laughter.) Mr Roberts—The Lord of the Manor, I suppose. Captain Thomas—Are they illegitimate children ? Mr Roberts-Yes. They belong to the Ruthin Union, and it is a great shame they have not been taken up long ago. Captain Thomas—The Clerk bad better write to the Ruthin Union, to tell the circumstances. I presume they will take the children without any difficulty. The youngsters appeared before the board, and looked as healthy as the hills where they were born. Bills,-Several bills for work done in the workhouse were read, and passed. Lint of Paupers.—Mr Littler handed a paper to Mr Brownlow Wynne (who acted as chairman) to be read to the Board. It contained a reouest from the Abergele overseers for a list of paupers, with their ages, residences and relief, printed for distribution amongst the rate- payers. The subject was discussed, but the board came to a decision that it was unnecessary to print the list-be. lieving that the usual form, properly filled by the re- lieving-officers, and left with the overseers to be posted on the church doors, half-yearly, was sufficient. Captain Thomas remarked that any parish was at liberty, of course, to print the list of its paupers, as often as it liked, at its cwn expense. The Abergele Relieving Officer.-Ilr Roberts, the Aber- gele lelieviug officer, was called to account for quotiug Mr Brownlow Wynne at the last board, as having ruled that guardians had no right to listen to complaints of paupers outside the board room. Mr Hesketh, Mr Littler, and others, said the officer had defended that doctrine. Mr Brownlow Wynue said he had certainly argued that a guardian had no right to dictate to a relieving officer outside the board, but it was absurd to say that a guardian was not to listen to the complaints or repre- sentations of the poor. He had that right as a ratepayer. It was equally absurd to expect the poor to come to the boavd-room to make all their complaints. Captain Thomas also observed that it was the duty of the guardians to ascertain, as far as possible, the facts and circumstances connected with the paupers in their respective parishes, and to bring the same before the board; but, decidedly, they had no authority, except collectively at the board, to direct the relieving officers, in any way whatever. Mr Roberts, the relieving officer, rephed that he meant what had been said by Mr Brownlow Wynne and Capt. Thomas. Out Rclief.-DLII-ing the past fortnight, X420 9s 4d. Master's Report.—No. in the workhouse, 110. Va- grants relieved since last board day, 47.

TOWYN. WRECK.-The westerly gales have brought a quantity of pieces of timber and casks ashore. Between this town and Llwyngwril casks of petroleum oil have been found. Parties, called wreckers, are patrolling the beach night and day. DEATH OF THE TOWN CItIER.In our obituary this week we record the death of William Roberts, who had performed the office of town crier for thirty-six years. He had reached the patriarchal age of eighty-five years, and was iu full possession of all his faculties up to the hour of his death. He was very eccentric in his dress, and always wore a long, smock frock, and was witty in publishing sales by auction, &c., &e. He coutiuued his avocation to within seven weeks of his death. The last was a sale by auction on the day of the late severe gale and snow storm, which storm nearly carried the old man off his legs. He succeeded his father as crier, and his son will succeed him in the office. PANORAMA AXD DISSOLVING VIEws.-On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, the 28th and 29th ultimo, Mr J. H. Eatou gave two eutertainments in the Market Hall, in this town. The scenery exhibited was really good. It was a panoramic "excursiou" to India, &c. lia, the Overland route. Mr Eaton's description of the voyage, and the manners and customs of the inhabitants all along the route was very imeresting aud instructive. The attendance was but small. NON AIUIIVAI, OF THE HAIL BAGS.—In consequence of the accident on the railway at Caersws, and the heavy floods in the Dovey, our letters did not come at all on Saturday. MORE IMPROVEMENTS.—The two old houses which projected many feet into the thoroughfare in Maetigwyn street, and which have been for years an eyesore to many, have been pulled down, and a new row of houses in a line with the others is to replace them, which will be a great improvement to this part of the town.

TREMADOC. PENNY READINGS.—The first of these interesting meet- ings was held at the Town Hall, Tremadoc, on Friday, the 24th ult., Owen Griffith, Esq., Cefncoch, in the chair. The chairman made an interesting opening speech. The room was crowded. The object of this meeting was to procure clothes to the poor children of Tremadoc, and to give them a trip by the railway. The night was so stormy that many ladies and gentlemen could not attend to fill up the programme. The meet. ing was broken up after thanking the chairman for his attendance on such a stormy night, and after singing the usual song-" God save the Queen."

DR. VAUQHAN ON CHORCH WORK.—The Vicar of Doucaster has been addressing a meeting in that town on church matters. In the course of his speech he said there was a common idea abroad that the Church of England had no great hold upon the masses of the people. He believed that the church had only to put its shoulder to the wheel, and work as the clergy worked in that place, and they would find that no institution in the world had so great a hold upon the affections of the people as he believed the Church of England had. Of course people did not appreciate or reverence the Church of England where it was idle, or when it made itself ridiculous by any fantastic dresses, or any absurdities ( f Popish display; they did not like that, and he certainly did not wish they should. But if the church wonld work among the people, would go among them into their houses, and carry their ministrations into the heart of the parish, with all due zeal and piety of spirit, then he felt assnred the church would have a stronger hold than ever it had upon the hearts of the people. In these times everything was called by fine names. If you wanted to get a few Christian women together to do God's work, you must needs call them a "sisterhood," dress them upinmostliideous costumes, and make them perfect frights. These sisterhoods were called by the I I I I I 1. names ot abstract ngures, aWl went aoout uomg uoas work in what he ventured to call a semi-Popish way. He dislie ti., aud was pleased to think we had numbers of Chntlan women who did God a work without any distinctive or peculiar costume, and without what he veiittire(I to any Protestant mummery. As to the education of youug men for the work of the ministry, a theological college was not requisite. In JJoncas-ter, any young men were welcome to learn their future business as clergymen in that place without being called by any extraordinary names. They would be taught to start upon their work in a straightforward manner, and tit themselves, as many had done, for their future ministry ia all parts of the country.

AMERICA. NEW TORK, Jan. 25. The Committee of Fon-ign Atfairs have come to all agreement, and it ia reported they will sooii introduce a bill declaring that naturalised citizens abroad are entitled to the same protection as native-burn citizens, unless such protection shall have been forfeited by crimes against the Federal laws, or against t'oreigu governments, committed within their jurisdiction; or by desertion from actual service in, or by enlistment in, a foreign army or navy; or by adoption of a domicile boyond the limits of the United States for over one year. liy this bill the President would be authorized to demand the release of citizens detained by foreign governments, upon the ground of Federal naturalisation not absolving them from allegiance to their native country. Should the release be refused or delayed, the Fresideut whould be authorised to cause thn urresc of any subject of such foreign government as au i,uwnity and reprisal. President Johnson sent a message to Congress an. nouncing that the bill granting political equality in the district of Colulli bia had failed because Cungi\ss had adjourned before the expiration of the ten days allowed to the President bythe constitution for the consideration of bills. lhe house has rejected the compromise of the Con- ference Committee on the cotton tax, recommending the removal of the duty on foreign cotton. A new con- ference has been ordered. It is reported that the ilecon- struction Committee have agreed to report a bill to de- prive the Supreme Court of jurisdiction over casea arisiug from the execution of the reconstruction act. General Hancock has issued an order permitting the sale of crops to furnish lunds for the payment of ireed- nieu's wages when such Mages should be iin-giily with. held aud civil redress impracticable. General Iteiger, the military governor of Georgia, has rescinded the order ot Governor Jeukins suspending the collection of the state taxes. The majority of the Louisiana Convention has i),titiuiie(t to re- move General tiancock, and to authorise tile Conven- tion to remove or appoint the state officers. Air Stanton has aunouueed positively that he will not resign. Barou Gerolt, the Envoy of the -Noi-tL German Confederation, was officially received by the President yesterday.

INDIA. BOMBAY, Jan. 16. Since the departure of Sir Robert Napier, no further embarkation of troops has taken place, but several batches of officers and large quantities of turcs, Lullucks. and camp followers have left during the fortnight. It is said that the 3d Brigade is under orders to leave this week. 'L'he further departure of troops has been de- layed ou account of the deliciency of transports. Large quantities of warm clothing have been purcu.^cd by the Bombay commissariat for the troops at benafe, where the climate is extremely cold. Twenty-six more elephants were.thipped yesterday iu the tj t.»ort ifah- namana for Abyssinia. It is expected that before the mOlJSQon the Go.iavery Kiver will be openell fur navigation as far as the .ecundl barrier, 225 miles from the sea. At the date of the bt" ad vice. fr,nn t!: tuuol, a battle was imminent between Shere Ali Khan and Abdul Rahman Khan. The Bank of Bombay was closed yesterday, and goes into liquidation. The new bank opens to-day under entirely new management. CALCUTTA, Jan. 6. On the 29th December an encounter took place be tween our troops and a band of Wagheer insurgents. In repulsing them Captains Hebbert and La Touciie were killed and Major Keynolds severely wounded. Na others were killed on our side. Sir George Yule has resigned his seat at the Go- verner-Generals council. Sir Wiliiam Muir has been appointed his successor, and Sir Richard Temple will otticiate as foreigu secretary.

THE BRAZILS. SOUTHAMPTON, Feb 3. The Royal Nlail Company's st.e.inter Oiui with the above mails, has arrived tiero. SHE e^oou^red head winds and heavy swells from Pernainbuco to Lisbon, and subsequently gales. At Buenos Ayres the cholera had swept down the Parana from the pestiferous quarter* ot I;K- • darmy, and had settled iu the city. Since the failing of the French mail, the tuortatity had increased with great rapidity, the people had taken flight, aud Litif the popu- lation had g,)Lie toitle camps. Great pauie prevailed, and busiuess was at a standstill. Funerals were in every street, and sickness in every square. The coffins were carried about iu furniture vans. In the public cemetery the coffins were piled up waiting r inter- ment, and there were no labourers to dig graves. The municipality had takeu uo measure to allay the epide- mic, and the people had held au indignatiou meeting and demanded the absolute resignation of the Municipal Board, who, finding the people determined, had re- signed en masse. There had been great excitement, but uo violence had ensued. The Government was now active in cleausing the streets, &c., and with more favourable weather the mortality diminished. The wac news was unimportant. The cholera in the camp*, both at Corrientes and Grau Cbaeo, was virulent. Lopez was still at Humaitia, and the allies had ap- parently no ilitention of attacking him, but continued to strengthen their lines round Humaitia. In the in. terior things were without material change.

ITALY. FLORENCE, Feb. 3. The Nazionc of this evening publishes a semi-official communication positively contradicting the assertions of modifications of the September Convention, or the conclusion of a new treaty between France aud Italy. The Nuzione says :-It is not known at the present moment how or with what probability of success lIego. tiiltions could be undertaken on the Roman question, unless upon the basis of the September Convention, After the late eveuts the return to the ,tale of affairs created by the Convention would be the sole policy advantageous to the country without compromisinl-l the future. We believe that the Cabinet are unanimous in their opinion. In to-day's sitting of the Chamber of Deputies the estimates of the Ministry of Justice were discussed.

OUR ABYSSINIAN ARMY IN MOTION. The Times' special correspondent telegraphs on Jan- uary 28 as follows Sir It, Napier has started for tha front. A brigade of all arms advances to-morrow from Senate on Antola." The Secretary of State for India has received the following telegram from Sir R. Napier, dated Koomay- gloo, January 25 The cartroad to Senate is open. 114 carts with supplies proceed to-morrow up the Loroo Pass towards Seuafe. The most friendly relations are being established with Prince Kassai. An advance force will proceed immediately towards Antola. SheU batteries will be moved to the front, aud one shell battery will accompany the advance troops. All ia well."

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In answer to the Chairman, the Cloveruor said that there were from twenty to thirty ehi\,lron ."WI any in the house, and about forty-nine including babies. There were sixteen girls. The Clerk was instructed to iuf.rm the Poor Law Board that the children had the workhouse grounds and the common close by, for exercise. Additional Guardian for Llanbtrit.—The Clerk read a letter from the Poor Law Board, dated the 22nd of Jaiiii,,trv, aii(I stating that the board, having considered all the circumstances of the easf, were of opinion that the parish of Llanberia was fairly entitled to be repre- sented by an additional guardian, and that the board would, ace ji'dingly, issue order increasing the number of gu irdiana for that parish from one to two. Tht: Anglesey Medical Oiffcer.—A letter had also been received from the Poor Law Board, approving of Dr Jonea an medical-officer for the Anglesey District. Vagrancy.—The Clerk read a letter from the Uaugor and lieaumaris Union in reference to tramping, and recouimeuding the adoption by the Carnarvon Union of Mr liaker's ticket system. A number of pamphlets were also forwarded explanatory of the system, which were distributed among the guardians. A Guardian remarked that if Mr Baker's system was adopted, a great many of the vagrants would become lame alld unable to walk. (Laughter.) Several guardhns complained that the police very often took the vagrants to the look-up in the evellillg, aud let them out at a very late hour, when they would come to disturb the workhouse. The Master (Mr Oweu) said that vagrauts came to the house very often between two and three in the morning, and thereby disturbed the other inmates. The Clerk said that the Bangor Union would cot adopt Mr Baker s system, unless that was alsodone by the adjoining unions, because unless that was done it would be of no avail. The Conway Union had resolved to adopt the system, and the question had been deferred for con- sideration at Pwllheii. Mr iiobert Roberts then proposed that the subject be considered at the next meeting. This was seconded by Mrliiehardson, and carried uuanimouJy. The Visiting Committee.—'l'he Visiting Committee reported that they had been through the house, and they recommended that butchers' meat be procured in the morniug instead of in the evening, as that ariange- meut would be more convenient to the kitchen authori- ties. The recommendation was allowed. Xiscrfluiicovs.—'l'ke County Treasurer's statement of receipts and expenditure for Carnarvonshire, was laid on the table. The master repoited that there were 102 paupers at present in the woi khouse. /ViHMCia/.—raid by the relieving-officers as out-relief during the past fortnight—David Thomas, £ 124 7s tid D. Hughes, £ 87 6s 7d W. K. Whiteside, £ SS) l is 2d William KUis, £ 51 14s 3d total, *862 12s 6d. Paid to non-settled poor—D. Thomas, Cli 17.9; 1). Hughes, £ 5 os SI; \V. It. Whiteside, £ 9; \V. Ellis, £ 8 18s; total jc:34 ISs 8d. Balance in the hands of treasurer, X363 17. 7d. Cheques, £ 385.