The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

ANGLESEY QUARTER SESSIONS. These Sessions were held on Tuesday last, before John Williams, Esq., (Chairman), Hon. W, 0. Stanley, M.P-, Major-General Hughes, C. Rigby, Esq., Revds. Dr. Jones, I WI. ene ?ig ie,3, J. Williams, E. Herbert, H. Wynne Jones, W. Poole, and R. Lloyd Jones Parry, Esq., who qualified at these soniolo. Six jurors who neglected to appear, were fin Jd 408. e>ApV ThA rtf.hwrfl havinc? been sworn. GRAND JURY. Mr J. De", MeDal BrMfte  Ri,?h.ld HumpY" Me"' Bidge?- William Jon. Cytrygwy, Llang.yllog Tbomas Jones, Bod ""4 « John Le*i«. Holyh«ad J Kobert O"en, Nant Henry Owen, Treddolphln Thomal O"en, Olgrefawr ::?;?:S?.. Hugh Parry. Myfyrlan I«» RowtMd Prytherch "JohnRowttnd.Cettchiog "John ThomM.StoTehouM Wen Robert WiUi?mt, Pi. UantMt The CHAIRMAN said that he WAR lia- to inform them that their duties would be Vf" light, 118 there would be but one bill put before them. As there were several of them who had nev several of them who had served on the Grand Jury before, he wished the^ to understand that it was uot their province to t-y the prisoners or to find them guilty, but to satisfy themselves by the evidence which wonld be subletted to them, that there was sufficient evidence to send the case to be tried by another jury. The pro- Mcutor in this case was the master of a schooner lying at Holyhead, who, after visiting one public house after another, in the company of the prisoners, found a large sum of money and a ring inimh?g, l?O doubt he v, much in liquor at the time; but there was no re??on ?he should be robbed of his proper. ?? Mother subject to which he would advert. An apphea- tion has been made respecting the North Wal? Lunati.c Asvlum ^'at Denbigh, which would involve a very clnli' derab additional charge on this and the other counties. That establishment had hitherto been cond_u?cted ?ex eeedrndv well; but it has been found to be too small to i^tfhe demands made upon its usefulness. It was originally intended for the admission of 200 patients. There were now upwards of 200, and it had become ne- cessary to enlarge tho building. Some persons were of opinion that insanity was increasing in the country; but he did not think so. People now find that the pa- tients were so well looked after, and made so comfortable, with means to effect a cure, that the applications were increasing. It was kept up at the expense of the five counties of North Wales; and the question now was, whether they should enlarge the building so as to accom- modate 100 or 200 more patients. The quota contributed by Anglesey was £ 16 per cent.; and the money could be borrowed on such conditions, that the principal and interest could be paid gradually within 20 or 30 years. There was a sum of JE400 due to several parishes on ac- count of expenses incurred by the Royal Charter, when several bodies were cast ashore: There had been a great deal of correspondence on the subject, and the money had not yet been paid. The delay was attributable to the unnecessary interference of Boards of Guardians, who had determined to have a finger in the pie, when in fact they had nothing to do with it. The Hon. W. O. STANLEY said, that several of the Grand Jury had complained to him of being always summoned to attend, while their neighbours are never summoned. The CHAIRMAN said that they were a)l liable to serve, but he had no doubt that after the proper notice had been given to the Undereheriff, it would meet with every -attention. ROBBERY rEtOM THE PERSON AT HOLYHEAD. Elizabeth Macnamara and Patrick JNicfcieu, were m- dieted for stealing £ 34 in gold, a gold ring, and a purse, the property of Thomas Gracie, on the 28th of May last. Mr. Roberts, of Holyhead, appeared for the prosecu- tion, and the female prisoner was defended by Mr. Wat- kin Jones. Mr. Robert Pritchard, of Bangor, acted as Prosecutor said—I am' master of the schooner Hema- tite; some time ago I was with my vessel at Holyhead, discharging limestone; remember meeting the prisoners on the pier at Holyhead, early in the morning; they spoke to me; had seen the male prisoner before in Dub- lin I went with the prisoners and another woman to Capt. Hughes's, where we had two or three glasses of gin; subsequently, we went to another house, where we had breakfast; we then went about the town; we afterwards adjourned to the parlour of the Ship and Castle; I be- lieve we there had some gin and brandy. The two pri- soners and the other woman were with me there. I fell asleep there, and I was awoke by my mate; the prisoners had gone; I found that my money (£84,) a gold ring, and a purse, were gone. I had the money, ring, and purse safe when at the Ship and Castle. (Ring pro- duced and identified by witness.) I did not give the ring to anybody. After looking about the town a little While, I gave information to the police. Crosa-examined-It was half-past five p.m. when I met the prisoner; I had slept on board my ship during the night; went on board at half-past eight the night be- fore, and was quite sober my reason for going on shore was, I was ready for sea, and went to look after the mate, who had been ashore all night; did not give the pri- soners any money to pay for drink; I paid for the drink and breakfasts. Margaret Jones, landlady of the Ship and Castle, Holyhead, said—I remember the prosecutor and prisoners and another woman coming to iry house on the 28th May last; they were shewn into the parlour, it was about 11 o'clock at noon the other woman who came with them was a Welsh woman, and she was not charged be- fore the magistrates; the second woman taken before the magistrates and discharged, was an Irish woman, but liid not see her at my house. The female prisoner called the Captain her husband, and on leaving the house she said they were going for a cab to take him away. No one was in the parlour after the prisoners left, except myself. I asked a ma.n to help me to lift the Captain I then went upstairs to dress and left my mother down. About ten minutes to 3 the male prisoner came in for some ale he had in the parlour. When I heard the par- lour door open, I asked Mrs. Parry to see who was going into the parlour. I saw the man standing witn halt-a- pint in his hand. I asked him, where is that man's wife ? He said he did not know. I then asked-Is she this man's wife or not ? and he said, I don't know. I then said, is that what you are--and told him to go to the kitchen, as I could not have them there. The mate then came and asked if there was any stranger there, and I told him he was in the parlour. I left there to go to a funeral; when I returned, they were all Ilone- by all, I mean the prisoner, the captain, and the mate. Crow-examined-The Captain was very drunk when be came. I can't say who drank the liquor they had in my house. The other woman I think was a resident of liolyhead. I had often seen her before. They were in my house from half an hour to twenty minutes. They went towards tho waterside, (tho two ^prisoners and the Welsh woman). When they left I was in the outer kitchen-there is a door on each. There were two men in the kitchen when the mate came in. The parlour ia in the passage, and the kitchen further on. Both the doors are on the same side of the passage. There is nothing opposite the door of the parlour. The lobby door was shut. I went to the funeral about three o'clock, and left the mate with the captain, the male prisoner and two other men. The captain was then aiieep. By tho, Court When the lobby door was shut, no one VOuld go from the parlour to the street without being teen from the bar. The other woman did not talk Welsh. When I left the Captain was in the parlour, and the mate in the kitchen. I was in the house all the time from when they came in until they went out. I was in my own bedroom. There was a woman living in the house, and her Bister, and they were also in. Inspector Ellis lIaid-1 am Inspector at Holyhead. nOn May 28th prosecutor gave information of a robbery. I then went with him to the Railway Station. He said he had been robbed of £ 34 and a gold ring. I found the prisoners at the Station. The female was on the sofa in the waiting-room. I found near her a purse containing £2 in gold and f I in silver, and 5 gold rings. In lifting her up five sovereigns dropped from her clothes, and sub- sequently f7 more dropped from her drawers. She was then taken to the Station-house. Her box was searched containing a quantity of clothes, and nine insides of watches, and several tools. She refused her name, but afterwards called herself Mac," and afterwarks "Ogan." She said she lived in Liverpool and then Dublin. She ?M afterwards searched by my daughter. I produce the ring which the captain recognised at once among four other@. ?'??e? ?mined-The complainant came to me a little beSTsix He was then in drink. I found the ring on ?bef? or with four others, and pawnbroker's tickets. ??oM?t ?1 in o?thIve? rs, was found in the purse and the rest dropped from her dothes as she rose from the • & sofa, ^thee tgoiSa lnng^» wer^onthrsoft When I charged Maonamara with the robbery, she saId she must have had MMnamara ????. ?,. ?11 of her own. money Irom ¡;;VUJC: \J" ""A- money iioiu "i s^u-chine the female prisoner, & &overeign dropped from her drawer$, Udsbeputherfoot on it, ahe said it was a shilling, and tried to awallow it, but afterwards gave it to me. th S?meD? made by the priMtie?, when taken befor th.magiBtr?te.,were then put in. jMa-cnama met the captain coming ashore and went wit? him to 11' fuMM-houM. The other prisoner came with us. ? e were followed bj two women. The captain treated us with drink. The two women were disputing about which at them h? I.pt with the e?ptMn the night be- fore. I W. '-k-I to go with the Captain for some break- tMt. I became tipay and the Captain gave me £ 5. I took all the rings from 06'my 11gel'8/ d,¡ilad them in my purse. I became so drunk, that I do not r mem- ber what took place afterwards. The male prisoner's statement waa that he had nothing to say beyond what had been said by Macnamara. This closed the case for the prosecution. Mr. WATKIN JONES, for the female prisoner, submitted that the case for the prosecution had not been made out clearly against her. He submitted as a much r ? probable version of the story of the captain's loss leln had been robbed by the women with whom >•  drinking before he met with the P'* ??e had bee- regard to the ring found upon Maen- nem; and with, that her statement, that the pro,,? he to her was the correct one. ,.eaut.r had given It to stated'tha.t ? ?"e ?' ? ? learned genaemM then stated that the femaf le P- ? the wüe of A ?. BpecbMewprkmgj????p?,? ? he strongly urged the jury ? ?cr?t the story of the drunken c&ptam, Mtd ? reliev ? client from her present pain- I m Aoirmlous Position. '??''? CHAIRMAN lucidly summed up the CMe to the ? ury, who retired to consider their verdict. On their re- I turn into Court, after a quarter of an hour s absence, the Jury gave a verdict of Guilty against both prisoners. They were each sentenced to four months Imprison- ment with hard labour. APPEAL CASE. Llantrmnt ?MM?, and Coedana Respondents Touching the settlement of Margaret Jones al. ?; children. Mr. R. Prichard for removants, and Mr. R. I D. Williams for the appellants. The case was adjoumed to the next Sessions by consent. COUNTY AND POLICE RATES. Mr. WATKIN JONES moved for a county rate of a half- penny, and a police rate of a farthing in the po..d.- P, Y The Court then adjourned to the Grand Jury Room, for the transaction of finance business.

BEAUMARIS. -?- A specimen of the Porbeagle, or Beaumaris Shark, (damna corriubica) measuring upwards of five feet, was last week taken at Penmon, having been entangled in a "long line." It was found to contain the headless body of a large codfish. A dogfish (Mustelus I&vis) nearly four feet long, and containing seventeen young, each about nine inches in length, was taken at the same time.

BETHESDA. VOLUNTEER COCERT.-On Thursday evening, the 27th ult., the Penrhyu Rifle Volunteers gave a concert at the Tyntwr Schoolroom. Long before the appointed time every seat was occupied, so that it was filled with a respectable audience. The room was beautifully deco- rated for the occasion with evergreens and flowers, stars made of bayonets, rifles, flags, &c. The 1st part was opened by the Peurhyn Rifle Volunteer Band playing a march, Riflemen Form which they did in their usual mas- terly style. Then a glee, "0 Willie brew'd," by the choir, Mr. E. W. Thomas, organist, St. Ann's, accompa- nying on the piano; this was very well sung. Next a song by Mr. Green, of Bangor, Britannia,greatly cheered. (Mr. Birch was to have sung here, but on ac- count of domestic affliction, he was prevented.) After- wards the Amateur Stringed Band made their appear- ance, which was the first time in public, conducted by Mr. E. W. Thomas, organist, St. Ann's. They played several selections, consisting of airs, marches, &c., and were loudly encored, which was responded to by playing the Post Quadrille. Next a chorus, "Carnovale," by the choir; after which Mr. J. Jones, Coed-y-parc, sang in Welsh To the Volunteers," a song very appropriate for the evening, and was very well sung. Then pennili- ion according to the old Welsh style, which were en- cored. Afterwards the band played a polka, which ended the first part of the performance. The second part was commenced by the brass band p'ayin^ a selec- tion from Robin Hood,—which was followtd by a song, The men of merry England," by Mr. Howell, Glanog- wen-greatly cheered. Afterwards a solo on the piano by Mr. R. Roberts, Carnarvon, executed with great taste, and received great applause. Then a glee, "The Chough and Crow," which was beautifully sung. Next the stringed band played a few waltzes, quadrilles, &c., and were warmly cheered. Thcn followed a comic song, Little Mr. Binks," by Mr. Green, which was loudly encored, and responded to by singing the Recruiting ?Sergeant," which caused much merriment, and was greatly cheered. Next a Welsh song by Mr. W. Jones, which was encored. Afterwards a trio, A Little Farm," by Messrs. Jones, Green, and Howell; and after- wards a quick step, "Hob y deri dando," arranged by Melling; and last of all, the National Anthem, which terminated the proceedings. All were exceedingly pleased, and greatly hoped that a volunteer concert would soon take place again at Tyntwr. At the close of this week, the first and second Penrhyn Companies will be divided into classes, having gone through the first period of shooting,

CONWAY. I We beg to say that Dr. John E. Morgan, (M.A. Oxon,) took, on the 6th uit., the degree of Bachelor of Medicine in the University of Oxford, and not that which was I erroneously stated in our last weeles paper.

CRICCIETH. I We are glad to find that at the examination before the Dublin Local Marine Board, on the 21st of June last, Mr. John Hughes, mariner, Criccieth, received his certificate as Master in foreigugoing ships. At the same examination (before Captain Maclean, R.N.), Mr. W m. Lloyd, Portmadoc, was certificated as only mate.

HOLYHEAD. I VOLUNTEER BALL GIVEN BY CAPT. RIGBY.-On Saturday last, Holyhead was the scene of considerable excitement, in consequence of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales passing through on his way to Ireland; and this week another gay and enlivening event has transpired of a different character. Tuesday last being the anniversary of Mrs. Rigby's natal day, Capt. Rigby availed himself of the interesting occasion to invite a number of guests to commemorate the event, including the Lieutenants of the 1st and 2nd Anglesey Artillery Volunteers. A splendid marquee was provided ex- pressly for the occasion, measuring 40 ft. long by 20 ft. wide, with a long corridor connecting it with the aviavy, which was converted into a supper-room, and taste- fully decorated with evergreens, and a profusion of the choicest flowers, such as Geraniums, Feuchsiaa, Veroni- cas, Ferns, &c. The tasteful manner in which the flowers were arranged reflected great credit on the judg- ment of Mr. Smith, the head gardener, the room was literally illuminated with flowers, presenting to the eye a galaxy of beauty. There was u_ Ie One boundless blush, one wnne empuriuw lUlU" Of mingled beauty." In the centre of the supper table small fountains played gracefully, giving a most refreshing effect. From the ceiling were suspended numerous brilliant chandeliers, lighted with gas, showering down their floods of light, glittering indescribably, interspersed with variegated Chinese Lanterns, illumined with wax candles, Buspen* ded among the evergreens. The unique castellated mansion of Captain Rigby was brilliantly lighted. The whole presented a most magnificent and imposing appearance. The guests arrived about 9 o'clock, p.m., amongst whom we may name, Commander and Mrs. Priest, Mr. and Mrs. Dobson, Capt. Sondershausen, officer in the Prussian Army, Madlle. Sondershausen, Lieuta. Hughes and Cunnah, of the 1st Corps of Anglesey Artillery Volunteers, Lieuts. Cousins and Harris, of the 2nd Anglesey: Artillery Volunteers, Messrs. Hurlbut and Privilegio, officers in the same corps, Dr. and Mrs. Price, Miss Panton, Miss Hughes, Dr. Nicholson, Mrs. Jones, Rhosygar, A. Rigby, Esq., brother to Capt. Rigby, and the Misses Rigby, nieces of Capt. Rigby, &c. The gentlemen were dressed in military costume, and right well did they appear in their dazzling uniforms. In reference to the ladies, we are not sufficiently acquainted with the technology of the mantua-maker, or they should receive ample justice. Dresses of different hue, charac- ter, and cost, of the most recherchi style, were displayed in the ball-room. Mrs. Rigby was elegantly attired in a rich white silk dress, with a most tasteful head-dress of wreathed Bowers-her ornaments were superb and costly, the bracelets especially being of massive gold, making an elegant and dhinquZ appearance, her ex- quisite costume, admirable figure, and ceful move- ments in the dance, rendered her the ceofte of attrac- tion The excellent brass band belonging ta- tkb 2nd Volunteer Corps, played a variety of inspirating ond well selected airs, which added much to the interest, enjoyment, and coldt of the occasion. At one o'clock the party sat down for supper. There were spread before the guests the materials of a most luxurious rapast, laid out with consummate elegMce. All that could tempt the most fastidious appetite was provided-viands, fruits, tarts, pastry, jellies, &c. ;the substantial and the ornamental were provided with a munificent hand. Therftow of champagne in quantity was only equalled by the excellency of its quality. The cloth being town, G. Dobson, Esq., proposed the "health of Mrs. Rigby," in most appropriate terms, which was responded to by Capt. Rigby. Commander Priest proposed, "Long life and happiness to the rising little ones, and may they be radient in smiles, and exu. berent in spirits." Capt. Rigby replied. Lieut Hughes proposed the" health of Capt. Rigby, in a neat speech, which was responded to by the latter, and warmly ap- plauded. The guests ten returned to the marquee, and dancing re-commenced in first-class style, and continued for the space of an hour, after which the party broke up, being highly gratified with the fascinating entertam- ment-all sincerely wishing the amiable hostess, many many returDS of her birth-day. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF waLES AT HOLYHEAD. As migh. naturally be expected, the intelligence of the Prince of W»W visit to Holyhead, excited the most lvp .4 Interest amongst all classes of society. For several aaya past the event has been the all-absorbing tor>;0 of conwa&tion in this town. Caer Gybl has not presented sach a My and lively appearance since A?ust 27, 1853, !M it did on Saturday last. On the former occasion, our beloved Queen, Prince Albert, and Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, visited this ancient port; and the patriotic feeling, which then greeted the Royal family, was agaia manifested on Saturday last in numerous demonstrations of a most marked nature, when the Prince of Wales honoured the town with his royal presence; and as the day was beautif fine, wds of persons thronged the town, and wenM th y to the pier, where every point from'whidut,Waspos|U| e to obtain aglimpeeofe royal o some future day be king of EnglancL "A number 0 banners, flags, aad streamers were emib in different parts of the town. The Royal Hotel, (Xft. Hibbert) the Commercial Inn, (Mr. Mc. Donald) and the Castle Hotel, (Mr. Mc. Vittee) displayed beautiful flags; and the ships in the harbour were very tastefully decorated with a large number of flags, union jacks, &c., especially the "Conmught" which had been prepared for the reception of the Prince, and presented a gay and splendid appearance. The 1st and 2nd Anglesey Artillery Volunteers were in attendance as a guard of honour, under the immediate command of Capt. Stanley, and their presence added much J.1.1. _æ__J.. _J! LL- -i. n_3n- n-=_&. D'1\T u) v-ne eneevi U1 uie pa.gU1. \JU1111Uu.uur i iiest, .&.t. acted as general superintendent on the occasion, and performed his onerous duties in a most satisfactory man. ner; his military costume rendered him an object of special attraction. Patiently the surging mass waited for the arrival of the Prince. About 20 minutes past two o'clock the ttate carriage appeared in sight, and cries from the gazing crowd" ha oomes, he comes were heard. AB the car- riage passed along the promenade tho plpjumrable buzz of loyal excitement ran along the dense masses. How anxiously were young eyes efcrained, and how ahnost cruelly were young necks stretched, to procure the earliest possible glance of the Prince. No sooner had the Prince madehis egress from the carriage than the corps presented arms, the band struck up the national anthem, ladies waived their hankerchiefs, gentlemen their hats, and a series of cheers bursting from thousands of warm tongues rent the air in tokens of welcome to the eldest son of Britain's Queen. The Prince was no sooner on board the vessfl and fairly Been than he became the subject of observation; and common criticism began,—" That's him" was on hundreds of tongues in a flash. What a nice young man, Looks like other young men,"—"Bless me how plain, some of our young men dress finer," and num- berless similar remarks were uttered in every direction. The Prince knew that he was the object upon which thousands of eyes were fixed, and the subject of active ciiticibm but he remained cool and quiet, just as if such was an every-day affair, he bore all this scrutiny with nonchalance, and yet with a modesty that was next to wonderful, conversing with those about him, particularly Captains Stanley and Rigby, with as much composure as if merely in his own household, and having about him but a few familiar friends. The Prince of Wales is the most eminent subjeet in the British empire, besides being of the royal family; his titles are Prince of Wales, Duke of Saxony, Prince of Saxe Cobourg Gotha, Duke of Cornwall and Rothsay, Earl of Chester, Baron Renfrew, and Lord of the Isles. He is not yet 20 years of age, with nothing particularly about him by which he would be marked, were he not a sovereign in prospective. He is said to be good natured, pleasant, affable, and interesting young man. His abili- ties are good-his manners are so cultivated-his appear- ance so relieved from vanity and arrogance on the one hand, and excessive modesty on the other, and his un- assuming demeanor, and his graceful courtesy are so po- tent, that no body can help admiring him. A priuce in whose welfare we all feel the most warm and loyal in- terest, and whom we trust ever to see walking in the footsteps and emulating the virtues of his illustrious parents. His face resembles that of his royal mother's, and his character is evidently hers. His presence re- minds us of the gratitude this country ever owe to our beloved Queen for the tender affection and judicious care with which her parental duties have been performed. The following persons were introduced to the Prince, Captains Stanley and Rigby, Lieut. Cousins, Harris, Hughes, and Cunnah. All things being ready Captain Williams gave the word of command, and the superb vessel darted boldly forward, like a thing of life, with her precious burden, amid the acclamations of the assembled multitude, making the welkin ring with the huzzas of a jubilant populace. The Prince graciously continued to acknow- ledge the salutations. The crowds quietly dispersed, and the corps headed by Bugle Major E. Cornish, and aoWpipaniod by Captains Stanley and Rigby, marched along the low road to the Railway Station, and returned through Market Street, preceeded by the excellent military brass band, playing martial airs in different style, which "Cheered the heart from sorrow, And wade the weakest brave." The corps halted at Bryn Luke, where refreshments were provided by Captain Stanley. The Ron. Mrs. Stanley and Mre.'RigbyJtook a lively interest ia the pro- ceedings,of t&e day. At the sound of the bugle the volunteers resumed arms, and passed through various evolutions under the command of Captains Stanley and Rigby, to the admiration of many witnesses. They then left the ground, Captain Stanley's corps marched to the Market Hall, and were dismissed, Captain Rigby's marched to the New Harbour road, and previous to dis- missal Captain Rigby addressed the men. He congratulated the Corps upon the honour which had been conferred upon them that day, for he had reasons to believe that they were the first Artillery Corps which had been a guard of honour to the Prince of Wales. (Cheers.) He might just inform them that Gen. Bruce had that day alluded in terms of high commendation to their fine appearance and soldierly bearing, expressing his astonishment at seeing so many fine fellows in this remote corner of the kingdom. He felt proud to say that they had conducted themselves in a very satisfactory, soldier-like style; but they had not to thank him for the rapid progress they were making, but their drill-Inspec- tor. They had entered a new school-D, soldier's school, and their duties were obedience to instructions given, and respect to their officers. The Captain then made some telling remarks in reference to their every day ha- bit,he recommended tompemnce, decryed intemper- ance, it was a disgrace to humanity. (Cheers.) He was aware of his responsibilities, but he could say that he cheerfully gave his time and money for the good of the corps, for which he knew they were grateful-and they gave their time and trouble, which was no small sacri- fiee, and he was grateful to them. (Cheers.) Ho hoped they would not be satisfied with being clad in military uniform, appearing as soldiers, and playing at soldiering, but aim at being real soldiers and nothing less. (Cheers.) It was his wish that there should be the best feeling cul- tivated between the first and second corps; both had undertaken duties for the public weal-both had been nobly animated by the same spirit of true patriotism; and though they were called first and second Anglesey Artillery Volunteers, still they were one in object, the defence of our country, our Queen, and our families—one in allegiance, and one in determination, such being the case, they should manifest the kindliest feelings towards each other. (Cheers.) Once more he would say be real soldiers, and then come who may to our sea-girt Isle you will be pre- pared to go forth and to grapple with the adventurous invader. God save the Queen was played, and and three cheers given to Captain Rigby. The men were then dismissed.

I LLANDDEUSANT. LLANDDECSANT NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The parish of Llanddeusant is small and thinly populated, but it is privileged with superior intellectual means. There is a large school fitted up with every requisite for educa- tional purposes, and a lending library, containing many useful and valuable volumes for free circulation among the parishioners. There is also a staff of thoroughly- qualified teachers devoted to their work. The successful management of this school deserves notice, and may serve as an example of what may be done with zeal and energy on the part of managers in rural districts, where there aie no available funds, and where education is re- garded with indifference. The annual good reports of H.M. Inspectors upon this school, are sufficient indica- tions of its efficiency, and reflect creditably upon the exertions and skill of the teacher. The following re- marks are entered in the rumter's parchment this year by H.M. Inspector, who devoted a whole day to a careful examination of the scholars and an inspection of the school: —1" I am glad to be able again to report favourably upon the condition of this school. Mr. Hughes is per- forming his duty with judgment and diligence." In his official report he also states that the general working of the school is orderly and systematic, and the instruc- tion given with much diligence and effect." Among other distinguished visitors who have borne favourable testimony to the efficiency of the school, may be noticed the Lord Bishop of Bangor, the Very Hev, the Dean of Bangor, Revs. M. Williams (Nicander) M. Hughes, Pen- traeth, W. Johnson, Llanbadrig, and R. T. Griffith, Esq. Carreglwyd. One feature connected with this school, and which may perhaps deserve the attention of mana- gers is, that though the teachers are liberally remune- rated for their services, and the school efficiently sup- plied with books, it has almost attained a self-supporting point. This result has been effected by an increase of attendance, which causes an increase of school-pence and capitation grants. The number of children on the books, average about 120, and the average attandaeoe has been for some years about SO. The øehool may be viewed in another favourable ?^pect. The pupil teachers that have been brought u:, 11\ it, have always been successful, and no less tha^ eight candidates have successfully passed their examinations during the last four years. It may ts regarded as a nursery for pupil teachers, and efforts are made annually to procure situations for successful candidates.

LLANRWST. The hay harvest in this vale has commenced in earnest. A great breadth has been mown, and some already cart.ed home. All the hay grass in this neighbourhood is abundant, with every appearance and promise of an excellent harvest. The cereals are in the most promis- ing condition, and all around wears a cheering aspect. CHORAL SOCIETY.—SECOND OPEY REHEARSAL, JUNE 19TH, 1861.-The following is the programme which was omitted in our last:— RART r. Part Song. The hardy Norseman" Pearsall. Madrigal. Down in a flowery vale"Festa (A.D. 1541) Quartett.Soldier's Love"Messrs. Anderson, Willi- ams, Freeborn, end Davies Kiieken. Part Song. Joyful at the close of day" L. de Call. Diiett. The Sailor sighs as ainks his native shore" Miss Blackwall and Mr. Anderson Balfe. Glee O bird of Eve" .Earl of Mornington. Madrigal. Merrily wake Music's measure" J. Barnett. Ballad.My pretty Jane" (Mr. Andersoll).Sir H. R. Bishop. • Part Song. Why toil thy life consuming" .Pearsall. An interval of twenty minutes, PART II. Part Song "Behold the Woods Mendelssohn. Song.With verdure clad" (Miss Blackwall) .Haydn. Glee.Health to my dear"Mrs. Freeborn, Messrs. Williams, Freeborn, and Davies Spofforth. Solo Pianoforte. Sonata Pathetique" (Mrs. Davies). L. van Beethoven. Madrigal.In going to my lonesome bed"Edwards, (A.D. 1560.) Duett. Evening Song" (Messrs. Williams and Davies) Mendelssohn. Part Song. The Nightingale" Mendelssohn. Quartett.Maying" (Messrs. Anderson, Williams, Free- born and Daviea) Miiller. Glecr.. :S{;:hri¿t at hand ït; "God save the Queen Mr. ANDERSON, Conductor. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY, July I.-Before R. O. Moulsdale, and E. Sharpe, Esqrs. Bastardy.—Catherine Roberts v. Moses Roberts, Eg- lwysfach.-About 11 months ago, the plaintiff affiliated a child on defendant, who did not appear to the sum- mons then granted. The Bench adjudged him to pay Is. fid. per week towards the maintenance of the child. The defendant absconded, and could not be apprehended on a warrant issued at that time. At the expiration of three months, the young woman applied for another .warrant, but with no better success. Another three months passed, and a third warrant was issued for his apprehension, and it was not until the latter end of last week that he was captured in Liverpool, and snugly lodged in a cell in our police station here on Saturday night. Before the Court opened to-day, the defendant had come to an arrangement with the deceived fair one, and paid up all arrears; besides which he had to pay £2 I 4s. 8d. costs. Assault.—Jane Parry v. Ellen Williams, both of Eg- lwysfach.-Complainant stated, on oath, that on the 22d ult., when going to fetch water, the defendant was about to beat her boy, even in his own yard. She remon- strated with her, and pushed her away,-wherat she pounced upon her, and inserting her nails within her cheek, struck her with the other hand and kicked her. She returned to the attack, and struck her again three times. Defendant did not deny the assault. Fined 2s. 6d. and 7s. 6d. costs, or 14 days' impirsonment. In de- fault of payment, she was locked up. Drunk and riotous.—Inspector Hammonds v. David Wynne, Eglwysfach.-The officer deposed that on the night of the 21st ult., being Llanrwst fair day, the de- fendant, with some others, was in the Market-place. He was drunk, and stepped out from amongst those with whom he had been, and appeared most anxious to get into a quarrel with any one, Challenged the officer to fight. He was then locked up. P.C. 15 fully coiTobo- rated the Inspector's evidence. Fined 30s. and 8s. 6d. Paid immediately. P.C. 15 v. John Jones, Llanrwst.-The officer deposed that a little after midnight of the 19th ult., defendant and two others stood near the Harp Inn. He struck at one Wm. Hughes. He was requested to go home, but would not at first. After a little time, he went away. He was drunk. Defendant called for Wm. Hughes, who came forward, and being duly sworn, said that John Jones did not strike him, but that he laid hold of him. Fined 5s. and 8s. 6d. costs. Paid immediately. Riding without Reins.—P.C. 15 v. Wm. Williams for riding in his cart, drawn by two horses, without reins, on the road between Llangerniaw and Llanfairtalhaiaro, on the 14th ult. Being his first offeece, he was fined Is. and 7s. 6d. costs. Paid.

MENAI BRIDGE. TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. R. E. HOOPFELL, M.A.- On Saturday last, the friends of the Rev. R. E. Hoppell, met at the Victoria Hotel, Menai Bridge, to present him with a token of their respect and esteem, previous to his final departure from the neighbourhood. The rev. gen- tleman having expressed a wish, when consulted, that the testimonial should take the form of a copy of the Sacred Scriptures, the subscribers selected Bagster's Commen- tary Wholly Biblical," a work invaluable to the student of Holy Writ. No expense was spared to make the copy presented as perfect and handsome as possible. It was comprised in six volumes, interleaved with writing paper for the reception of manuscript notes, and bound in the finest vellum, richly ornamented. The whole was enclosed in a handsome casket of polished oak, lined with velvet, and bearing a plate and incrip- tion elegantly engraved. The latter ran thus:— This Bible was presented to the Rev. R. E. Hooppell, M.A., by the Members of his Congregation at Menai Bridge Church, as a small token of their respect for his character, and their appreciation of his zeal and ability in the discharge of his duties as a Minister of the Gos- pel. Menai Bridge, Anglesey, 1861." We understand that the whole cost of this beautiful and appropriate pre- sent exceeded seventeen pounds. The subscriptions, however, amounted to a considerably larger sum, and the balance was, therefore, presented with the Bible, as a purse. The presentation was made by Colonel Sandys, on behalf of Captain Inglefield, of H. M.S. Majestic, who had actod as treasurer, but who, from a multiplicity of pressing occupations connected with his duties on board, was unable to attend. After reading a letter from Capt. Inglefield, expressing his regret at his absence, the gal- lant Colonel proceeded to state, in a few words, the ob- ject of the meeting. Hen then proceeded thus :—" In the presentation of colors to a distinguished regiment there is a certain solemnity that is no less useful than impressive. As the standards are unfurled, recording the noble deeds of bygone days, they seem to point out the path to future glory, and in many instances have roused feelings of enthusiasm in youthful minds that might otherwise have long lain dormant." Then, ad- dressing Mr. Hooppell, he presented the testimonial with the following words The Sacred Volume which I have the honour of presenting to you, in the name of your friends now assembled, is the banner, under the glorious influence of which you have hitherto so success- fully fought, and which, by God's blessing, will continue to inspire you with increased energy in the holy cause; this copy whioh is presented to you, will, at the same time, serve to remind you of the friends you leave behind at Menai Bridge, who have so amply profited by your religious instructions, and whose good wishes and bles- sings will follow you and your family wherever you go." After the lapse of a few minutes, Mr. Hooppell replied. He said, It was unnecessary for him to say that he was deeply affected by what had just taken place, for there was no man of ordinary sensibility who could fail of being so. He thanked them very warmly for their kindness to him, and for the beautiful present they had just be- stowed upon him. He said he spoke truly when he de- clared that he should prize it, and love it, and treasure it, to his last day. He thanked them all the more because he was well assured that, as Colonel Sandys had just said, it was with heartfelt sincerity' these volumes were pre- sented to him, He was not so sure of the other part of the sentence, in which the gallant Colonel spoke of the desert" of the recipient. This, however, he could say,-he had always endeavoured faithfully to perform his duty-his duty to God. Whenhecameamongstthem, he came not for praise or reward from men. His object had always been to approve himself a faithful servant to his Master. He had not hesitated, therefore, to de- nounce sin continually,—the sins of the day, as well as sins in general; to point out that strait and narrow path by which alone eternal life could be attained; and to condemn those great natiouel crimes and blunders, he believed, as a country, we had been guilty of. This beautiful present, therefore, on their part, and their kindness, were so much the more gratifying, and he again thanked them most warmly and sincere- ly. The reverend gentleman then entered into a brief description of the new sphere of labour upon which he has entered in the North of England, and con- eluded by expressing a hope" that the labours of his successor at Menai Bridge would be blessed, both to the labourer himself and to his flock; that he would win the confidence and affection which had been so fully bestowed upon himself; that he would be supported in every good work by the zealous co-operation of the con- gregation, and that they would not suffer any good work already established amongst them to droop.—Mr. Hoop- pell's friends then severally took a cordial leave of him, and the meeting separated.

MOLD. THE MILITIA.-On Saturday last, the Royal Flintshire Militia Regiment was dismissed, after undergoing the usual 28 days-traming. On Thursday, the men were reviewed by Co!. Sir John Jones, who expressed himself very much pleased with the efficiency of the force. Dur- ing the above period of training the men have been ex- tremely weU behaved, as not a single complaint had been preferred against any of them. The full complement of the recent is 340, three of whom only absented them- selves from drill. The following are the ofifcers incom- 3. Z Col. R. T. Rowley, M.P. i Major Wills rantaiiw Roper, Warven, Pennant, and Clowes; Lieuts.i Shackle, Rlchardwn, and Capt. Adjutant MathiM.

NEVIN. J THE PARISH BoOKS.-A correspondent follows:-A very curious thing occurred here on Mon- day last. One of the ratepayers of this parish went to the Church to pay his tithe, and on lookin g c?din the wall where the parish books were usually kept in an iron safe, he found that th<-? ?h? been broken open, and the whole of the parish book. ab- .tr?ted-everyone of them, there not tang even a scrap left What I want to know is, first, Where the S ?e ? ? and whether the fact of any person going into a church, breaking open the parish chest and ?kiM away parochial documents without the authority Stnf proper parochial officers amounts to sacrilege, or not ? Yours, &c.

I PENRHYN-DEUDRAETH. PBTTY SESSIONS, Thursday, June 27th, 1861.-Before G. Casson, Esq., and S. Holland, Esq. Poor Rate Appeals.—Mr. Daniel Roberts, farmer, Penrhyn, having given notice of appeal agai118t the amount of his Poor Rates to the Overseers of the parish of Llanfihangel-y-traethau, the parties appeared in court. The grounds for objection urged by the appellant was that the rate was assessed too high, but this was denied by the respondents. Ultimately the magistrates confirmed the rate. Mr. David Eilis, farmer, Penrhyn, made a similar appeal and on precisely the same grounds, but the magistrates confirmed this rate. There was no other business before tho court, excepting the grant of a summons in bastardy.

I PORTMADOC. I SHIP ARRIVAL.-The brig Westmoreland, belong- ing to Elizabeth Owen and Sons, timber merchants, Portmadoc, has just arrived at St. Tudwell's Roads, from Quebec, with a cargo of timber. The voyage only occu- pied 30 days. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD.-The monthly meeting of this Board was appointed to take place at 2 o'clock on Monday last; but as only two or three members attended (viz. Mr. Stanier Jones, Mr. W. Lloyd, and Mr. Bennett Williams), no business was transacted. We understand that some members were out of town at the time. THE VOLUNTEERS.—We are happy to be enabled to report that the rifles are proceeding most satisfactorily in their drill, under the able "tuition" of Capt. Mathew, Sergeant Parkins, and the other officers. In addition to the ordinary rifle drill, the officers and some of the pri- vates are learning the sword and bayonet exercise, and such is the tact of the drill sergeant, and the assiduity and intelligence of the men, that after three or four drills only, two of the non-commissioned officers were "passed" on Tuesday night in the bayonet exercise. With his usual kind liberality in everything appertain- ing to the company, Captain Mathew has obtained a number of single sticks" for the use of the men, so that nothing shall be wanting on his part to facilitate the progress of the corps. The presence of a regular drill instructor has revived the enthusiasm of the com- pany to its highest pitch,—the enthusiasm being equally shared by all the officers, as well as the "rank and file," so that in a very short time the Portmadoc volunteers will be "second to none." MR. TEHFLETON'S ENTERTAINMENT.- -On Friday eve- ning last, Mr. Maurice Templeton, the celebrated "magician" and ventriloquist gave his professional entertainment in the Town Hall, Portmadoc, before a large and respectable audience. Some of the delusions were very cleverly performed, and in the dark ages would have been put down at once as veritable miracles; or if the priests had taken bad ways," they would probably have caused the performer to be burnt at the stake, as being in direct league with the Evil One." As it was, however, the Portmoadocites only laughed and cheered right heartily. The second part consisted entirely of ventrnoquial efforts, which were very amusing, and we may add, successful-the company being kept in perpetual roar of laughter, the fun by no means being confined to the mere juvenile portion of it. Mr. Templeton is certainly one of the neatest and most expert delusionists which we have met with for a long time; and as a ventriloquist he far exceeds the common class of performers in the art. AN UNEXPECTED VISITANT.—On Sunday evening last, (about 10 o'clock,) the attention of our reporter in this town, was directed to a very large star with a luminous haze around it, and altogether very different to the other stars which were then visible. It was situate about 20 degrees above the horizon, about half-way between North, and North-West. On close examination it turned out to be a large Comet, in fact, with a much larger nucleus than the one of 1859. The tail was pointing from the sun in the direction nearly of South- East, and the sky being then quite clear it was very plainly to be seen. At 2 o clock in the morning both the nucleus and tail were much more distinct, it being then, of course, pretty nearly in the North-East. The inhabitants here were much astonished at discovering this stranger, especially as no notice had been given of its paying us a visit. its pay "Rtranger of heaven we bid thee hail Shred from a pall of glory riven, Thou flasheat in celestial gale,  Broad pennon of the i., .1 H?.e. POLICE COURT, Monday, July 1st, 1861.-Before J W. Greaves, and N. Mathew, Esqs. '9 W'O' J no)" ,l.1. 1),,1: T. n.iIo1.. Vnccxeth Pair.—assauw mi mc i »«»■— ard, a quarryman working at the Gorseddau Quarry, was brought up in custody charged by P.C. John Thomas, who is stationed at Portmadoc, with violently b sating and assulting him whilst in the execution of his duty on Saturday evening last, being Criccieth fair day, Mr. Thomas, whose face exhibited very striking marks of the combat, deposed to the following effect:— A little after 10 o'clock on Saturday night, a waiter from the Prince of Wales Inn called him in, saying that there was a terrible row in the kitchen. On this he went in when he saw the prisoner and brother fighting on the ground, the prisoner having fast hold of his brother's thigh by his teeth On his seperatiug them, the prisoner hit him in the face when he attempted to take him to the look-up, but when he got to the passage, a young man named Wm. Jones, attempted to rescue him. When they got into the street the prisoner kicked him, and other parties whom he did not know (there being a great crowd assembled), also kicked him when he was down. In a short time Inspector Davies came to his assistance, when they succeeded in taking him to the look up, the prisoner on the road hitting aud kicking at him with all his might. Inspector Davies said that at half past 10 o'clock on the night in question, he was standing by the George Inn, when he heard a great row in the Prince of Wales, when he started off to see what it was about. When going a woman shouted out that they had got the policeman down, and that he would be killed. When he went there he saw the prisoner and Thomas struggling on the ground, when he at once put the handcuffs on him and proceeded to take him to the lock-up. The prisoner swore he would not be taken thore, and he hit a way right and left at Thomas with handcuffs, and also tried it on with him (Mr. Davies) but was prevented. He saw a man, then in custody, who also kicked at Thomas when he was on the ground, and afterwards on the way to the look-up. Mr. Davies said he asked him to go quietly, and he did so for a short distance but when he got near the lock-up he was very unruly indeed. The prisoner on being asked, replied that he had nothing whatever to say in his defence. The Charge against Wm. Jones.-P.C. John Thomas, then charged W m. Jones, a rather respectable looking young man, aged 22, and who worked also in the same quarry, with assaulting him and with attempting the rescue of the first prisoner. Thomas stated that when he got Pritchard inthe passage, Jones laid hold of Prichard around the waist and tried to pull him into the front parlour 'and when he could not do so, he kicked him and also called upon the mob to prevent his being taken to the lock-up. When he got Prichard out, he saw Jones kicking him, and also when he waa being taken to the lock-up. He added that he suffered much pain from a kick which the prisoner gave him in the ribs when he was struggling with Pritchard, so that he could scarcely lie down at night or sleep. Inspector Davies deposed to seeing the prisoner kick Thomas when he was down with Pritchard. When he went up to them, Mr. Wm. Lloyd, Tremadoc, was doing all he could to assist the officer, aud afterwards helped them to take him to the lock-up. On the road the prisoner again kicked Thomas, and tried it on with him, but he pushed him off, telling him that if he interfered any further, he (Mr. Davies,) would hit down with his staff. Some of his friends, on hearing this, then took him away. In reply to the Bench, Inspector Davies said Jones was a respectable young man, and had very lately taken to drinking, and he belonged to a chapel; but lately he drank and mixed up with all the drunken The prisoner said he knew that he had done very wrong, and he was very sorry for it. The thought of his conduct had cost him much trouble since. The prisoners were lined-Pritchard iC3, and 11/ coite; and Jones, f2, and 13/ cota. A friend paid the money for Jones; but in default of payment, Pritchard was committed to prison for one month. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, June 28th, 1861,-Before J, W. Greaves, and N. Mathew, Esqs. There were no cases brought forward at this SeM.Mne, the toll-bar question being put off until the Mxt meetrngby reLon of Mr. 0. Owen, of Pwl heV*ho ??edfor the defendant, being unavlbly absent. The only business transacted W" the signing of the Poor IL%tes Assemm?et Bwks forthepanBhe.oPen. morfa and LIannhangeI.y-pennant. The magistrates exp r-M ed di?lmti,3fution that the amountebook; the former rates had not been ?rkdm ?booh; but on the over?eers promising not to «mt t£ hem aga the assessment books were Ngne<tX

I PWLLHELI I nD or GUARDIANS.—1The fortnightly MECTIM of tiiis Board took place on Wednesday last, when a were present-Mr. W. Watkins, presiding Chairman; Messrs. D. Hughes, J. Elias, Wm. Davies, T. Griffiths, R. Hughes, J. Parry, H. Jones, R. Williams, H. Griffiths (Aberdaron), E. Evans, J. Evans. O. Roberts, R. Griffiths, O. Owens, R. Roberts, H. Evans, R. Jones (Llanengan) O. Griffith, and T. Owen. The Treasurer's Book.-From the Treasurer s Book, it appeared that the sum of £460 7s. 3d. was in his hand to the credit of the Union. Clheques.-The following large number of cheques were signed at this meeting Relieving Officers, Mr. R. Jones, £ 80; Mr. E. T. Griffith, fll5; Mr. Wm. Roberta, jE65 Mr. T. Griffiths, £ 660; Mr. John Jones, X13 16s. IIfr. O. Owens, (Salary), £ 21 5s.; Mr. R. Jones, Reliev. ingOfficer, £ 11 5s; Mr. E. T. Griffith, ditto, jEll 5s.; Mr. Wm. Roberts, ditto, kll 5s.; Mr. Thos. Griffiths, £ 11 5s. Medical Officers-Mr. H. H. Hughes, £ 26 10s. Mr. J. G. Jones, £17 10s; Mr. T. Williams, X17 10s.; Mr. J. Williams fl2 10; Mr. T. H. Hughes, X12 10s. Mr. Watkins, Master of Workhouse, iE 11 5a and a large number of smaller accounts. Denio.-On the motion of Mr. H. JONES, seconded by R. HUGHES, it was was ordered that the Clerk do apply to the sureties of Mr. John Pritchard, collector of Poor Rates for the Pariah of Denio, for the payment of £ 09 13s. on., the amount found to be due from him on his occount up to the 25th of March last. The other business transacted at this Board, was of the usual routine character.

BOTANY OF THE GREAT ORME'S HEAD. This headland, which is formed of the carboniferous limestone, is the home of many rare flowers, and it may be of interest to the visitor at Llandudno, to be made acquainted with the more local plants that flourish on its rocky ledges. The Cotoneaster is the rarest of the plants that tenants the headland, since it occurs in no other part of the British Isles. Here it flowers and fruits abundantly. The deep-blue spikes of the veronica spicata are just coming into bloom, and form a great or. nament to the upper ledges of the cliffs. It appears to be similar in character to the Vcronica of St Vincent's Rocks, Clifton, known by the name V spicata hybrida. The Nottingham Catchfly (Silene nutans), which occurs on the maritime rocks of Forfar, is abundant on the hill above the Church. This is a local plant, and invariably indicates a chalky soil: it is readily distinguished by its nodding white flowers. The Bee Orchis (Ophryi apifera) raises its beautiful spikes of bee-like lfowers on grassy banks near Gogarth Abbey, on the side of the headland fronting Conway Bay. Two of the rock-roses (Cistacea) grow on the hill--the rarer one is usually nearly over when the common one bursts into yellow bloom. The hoary Cistus extends over the Carnarvon- shire hills, and is almost peculiar to the range. The Red Crane's bill (Geranium sanguiwum) is a tenant of dry calcareous slopes, where it flowers in perfection. I have noticed it in Devon in similar chalky pastures near the sea. The Horse-shoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comon) that flourishes so abundantly on the Downs of Surrey and Sussex, finds a home here on the ledges of the up- per rocks above the Church. The Wild Madder (Bubio. peregrina), which is usually described as inhabiting rocky shady places in the south and southwest, is found in crevices of the Orme's Head. It gives evidence this year of the severity of the winter-its evergreen foliage being dried and scared by the cold blasts to which it has been exposed. The yellow-worts, one of the Genti- an tribe, occurs, though sparingly, in grassy hollows on the headland its glaucous foliage must at once ■> m1 » L 1> {",J,l;"I_ItI lIW'1U)llm\ tmguisn li. ine /vipuie V1 «-IIIi lHdN.V. is very abundant on the upper ledges of ?i:e'rojc'? its fine glaucow foliage and drooping flowers are very conspicuous. The stem is ziggag and leafy to the verJ base. In the autumn the cliffs must be gay with the flowers of the Goldilocks (Chrysoeoma, linosgri8). It is a rare plant, and I was delighted to make my acquain- tance with it in its northern home. It is said to occur at Ilfraeombe, on the North coast of Devon. The Aspen Poplar (Populus tremula), with its ever-trembling leaves, abounds on a grassy sheltered slope of the head- land. The foliage of the tree is exceedingly graceful and must attract attention by its rustling sound. The Ploughman's Spikenard (Conyza Sqarros(t) flowers late in the autumn the leaves may be easly mistaken for those of the foxglove to which they bear some resem. blance. The Tutsan (Hypericum andrOSŒmum), one of the St. John's Worts, raises its spike of rud(ly-yelli)vv flowers on the cliff immediately above the church. It is a local plant, and well deserving the attention of tM botanist. The Henbit Deadnettle, (Lamium aiilpleA". caule) occurs near the ruins of Gogarth Abbey; and not far from this last plant on the slope of the hi" our British type of the beautiful Verbenas of our g»r' dens. In conclusion I would draw attnti?. to oue If our ferns, the Moonwort (Botrychium lunaru^onnfg^ slope to the east of the Great Orme's Head. I have now given a general view of the rarer that have come under my notice, in the hope of con- tributing some little to the interest of your beautl!ul watering place. I do so for the lower of lfowers,-not for the r,thl.. collector, who too often destroys the lo"ity of some rare flower in his gruping desire t- Ob* tain specimens for sale-whMe interest it is to dimii'i™' as far as his efforts mav allow, the habitats of our rare1 native vegetation. VLATOB.

THE TIGHT LITTLE ISLAND.—The advantages of Eng- land's insular position, or those she has from being an island, are patent to all, and should at once occur to you. They are the command of the sea; an easy and cM- transit to all parts of the globe; a defence against III sion, as Napoleon well knew when he threatened 0 bridge over the Channel;" employment of a hard> a ture for her seaboard population, and at the same nursery for her sailors; freedom from the waves of r" lutionary movements; independence and quaintnM* ( sularity) of thought producing originality of action; termination, vigour, constant self-love, self-respect, heat or nationality. It is well that on the BritMh C,i?3 from Claudius downwards we have had Britannia if4 o by the sea, for to it she owes, almost, her &U.—?'? Herald. MÁPPI BROTHERS' TABLE CUTLERY.-Tl,, 1 trade mark of a good manufacturer is a gtl t goodness in the artical. M?ppm Brothers, ot 1?" ?< I.Iini Bridge, and Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield, la;IPpiI1 othM title of good English manufacturers, ??fitt Brother's London Show Rooms are at London D E-it&Mished in Sheffield, A.D 1810. ,perP"' None are Kenulne without their Cor- Per ?eu. Na%e J;r,¡¿;:?),h:t.i I 1: to their father by the Cutlers' Table .„.etS Company of Sheffield, June 26th, KnivM. 1835. ——'  1835. Full Size —«• dj—. T» T 1 »• ■?' t 9 B]Aek handles balance Full S d 0*lo o Bonc ditto, ditto ?.. I I ° ?„o () ? IIIory ditto, ordinary qu,,iy ?2 0 16 0 II I) Ivory ditto, medium quality j.a li II | ry ditto, best qua ty W 0