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DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE…
DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. On Monday last a meeting was held at the Wvnnstay Arms Hotel, Wrexham, for the purpose of adopting resolutioiis urging the chief officer of the ordnance earvey department to complete and publish with the utmost possible despatch the maps of the mineral districts of Denbighshire and Flint- ghire, and t8 take the necessary steps to got the maps geologically filled up by the officers of the Geological Survey Department. The chair was taken by Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., M.P., and there were also present: —Mr H. W. Meredith, Mr J. R. Barnes (Brookside), Mr Thomson (New British Ironworks), Mr Low, C.E., Mr Webster (Ruabon Colliery), Dr. Williams, Mr T. T. Griffith, Mr Crufton, Mr Isaac Shone, C.E., Mr T. Bary, Mr Baugh, Mr Murless, &c. A letter was received from Mr T. LI. Fitz-Hugl1 regretting his inability to attend, on account of having to be present at a meeting of the River Dee Conservators (which also caused many other gentlemen to be absent). The hon. sec. (Mr E. Morris), after reading the notice of the meeting, explained the origin and object of the movement in which they were en- gaged. Previous to 1865 resolutions were passed by the courts of quarter sessions of Denbighshire and Flintshire in favour of a survey of the two counties on a large scale but their efforts proved futile, and the present association was furmed, with Mr Evan?, late of the New British Ironworks, as president, audtheLte Mr HarJcastle,of Penylau, and Captain Cooke as vice-presidents. After a great deal of trouble as to getting the survey, a memorial, very iufiuentially signed, was sent up to the Lords of the. Treasury, vvho passed the esti- mates for these surveys. At one of their meetings a resolution was passed in favour of sending up a deputation, and it was composed of Sir Watkin, Lord Richard Grosvenor, and Mr Townshend Mainwaring. After a long interview with their lordships, a letter was sent by them to the late Marquess of Westmiuster, whose name appeared at the head of the movement. The Treasury minute stated thdt the sum voted by the Govern- meut was very limited, and it was decided for various reasons tha' a complete survey should be made of London and the surrounding counties before auy steps could be taken to apply it to any other part of England. However desirable it might be to have an enl irged survey of the mineral district?, such as Denbighshire aud Flintshire, their lordships would nut fed warranted in inter- fering With tha progress of the survey, unless it shoul i suit the views of the memorialists to under- take payment of two-thirds of tile survey of such mineral counties, 10 which case it was probable that an arrangement Uliht be male by adding to the force of the surveyors to have the cada-tral survey extended to the counties in which the memorialists were interested. That reply (Mr Morris concinned) was not very encouraging, and it was found impossible to raise two-thirds of the cost of the survey but by increased work and efforts on the part of Sir Watkin, Lord Richard Grosvenor, and Mr Mainwaring, they ultimately succeeded in their object. They fairly dunned" the Treasury to grant immediately that which in the ordinary course of things would not ha\e taken place for 15 or 16 years. Some statements had been made to the effect that the survey would have been obtained just the same whether the aaaoea. tion existed or not; bnt such statements only showed the ignorance of those who made them. Still he coul i not say of such persons— Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise." but he might say where such ignorance existed it was folly to speak. The bent-tits of the survey were acknowledged on all hands. The one before him of Hawarden was a specimen it was on the 25-inch scale, and showed every field and every house, and gave to landowners a map of their own property, while it was very val table to persons purchasing land. The maps on the 6-inch scale would also go into minute details of boundaries, watercourses, and other matters. It bad been stated that the survey was not a geological one; but the obj ect of the meeting was to make it one. The War Office first made the pi rns, which had been completed in some instances and it was now that the original object of the association ought to be carried out. They must get the maps published first in order that they might be geologically filled up. He lately sa v Professor Ramsay, from whom he had received a letter stating that he was not aware that any 6-inch maps of the district were yet published. If they were not it was premature for the geological survey to enter on the ground, as they only commenced to work after the ordnancu maps were engraved. They had instructions to re-survey the local fields when the maps were ready and as soon as their could be freed from thei, present duties. He advised him (Mr Morris) to ask Sir Watkin to s. e Sir H^nry James to r-qnest him to get the mineral parts done first, so that tl-t!-y m!L;Ilt be completed as soon at the other districts which only wanted surveying by the ordnance department. Mr Thomson asked in what time did the secre- tary expect the m ips on the 6-inch scale to come out in the ordinary course. The Secretary said it would take some time for this district as the surveyors had gone a little out of the county in surveying from Chester to Birken- head. It was intended to make a survey along the coist to Holyhead. The survey was granted to this district mainly because it was a mineral one; and at the time it wai allowed the question of the probable duration of the coal snpplv was being dis- cussed as an important qnestiou. la addition to the maps published for Hawarden, maps were drawn for Noithop, Hoiywell, p irt of Hope, part of Mold, Bodfari, and L'ryddvn, and would be pub- lished next. Uuless they moved in the matter, this district would probably be the last to be sompieted. They were more forward with the work in Flintshire, the whole of the county having been surveyed. Mr Tnompson said he supposed they would treat the whole of the county geologically. The Secretary said it was probable that they would take the coal district first as the most important. Sir Watkin said the district was very rich in lead and coal. There was very little difference between them in importance; they were both about equal. Mr H. W. Meredith then moved the following resolution, whicti was seconded by Mr R. C. Webster, und carried :— That it is most desirable from the reasons stated in the memorial from the laud and mineral owners, and proprietors, lessees, and occupiers of llieries, mines, and quarries in the counties of i-enbu shire and Flint- shire to the Lords Commissioners II Her Majesty's Treasury, that the ordnance survey 111 ps on the large scale of the mineral p"rtions of the two counties be first published, so that they may be geologically filled up by the officers of the geological survey department of Great Britain." Mr T. T. Griffith proposed, Dr Williams seconded, and it was passed:— That Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P., and Lord Richard Grosvenor, M.P., he asked to forward the previous resolution to the chief officer of her Majesty's Ordnance Survey Department." PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO MR EVAN I MORRIS, THE HON. SECRETARY. Mr T. Bury (hon. secretary to the testimonial r?nnd) said they bad taken advantage of that meeting -to present a testimonial to Mr Evan Morris, that his services merited. (Loud cheers.) Lat yeai, at a meeting of the association, Mr Evans (the late chairman) requested him to act as hon. secretary to a movement for presenting a testimonial to Mr Morris for his valuable services in having the geo- logical survey carried out at such an early date. The movement was well responded to, and he now asked Sir Watkin, in the name of the subscribers, to presett Mr Morris a silver salver and a purse containing one hundred guineas, for the important services he had rend red. (Cheers.) He (Mr Bury) was not connected with the association, but knowing Mr Morris intimately, and knowing his worth, he had great pleasure in giving his services in connection with the movement. (Cheers.) Sir Watkin, in presenting the testimonial, said that of course everybody knew the importance of having safe and accniate maps of this country. There were some lawyers present, and they could tell them that a prevalent cause of ill-feeling and embitterment in this district was disputes as to what were the accurate boundaries between properties. Many of the boundaries in the mountainous por- tions were not so well defiued as in the highly cultivated parts; but there were so many divisions of land that it was highly necessary to have boun- daries properly marked. He knew a number of quarrels arose-and he spoke from personal ex- perience—on the point of where the accurate boundaries were in the hilly portions of the country. If there were differences of opinion in the case of the surface, how much more necessary to have pro- per maps of the ground down below where there was so much lees data to go by. There was an enormous amount of capital laid out in mines and collieries, and it was, therefore, very important that the coal measures and lodes of lead should be properly marked, so that capitalists should know what chance of success they had, and be encouraged to develop the resources of the district and employ labour. Mr Morris's labours had most materially aided in getting the survey, and he (Sir Watkin) knew no man who worked harder or more ener- getically than he did in anything that he took in hand. (Loud cheers.) He had great pleasure in handing over to Mr Morris the testimonial of a silver salver an-I a purse containing JE105. (Re- newed cheering.) Mr £ Morris said he could not express his gratitude for the testimonial that had been pre- sented to him. He could only look upon it as an incentive to future exertions in any public obj ect that might be entrusted to him. (Cheers.) When asked to act as secretary to the association, he at once saw the importance of their abject, and he bad only carried out the instructions he had received. The efforts of the association were so well sup- ported and so thoroughly entered into by Sir Watkin, Lord Richard Grosvenor, and Mr Main- waring, whose labours had secured the survey, that the district owed to them an everlasting debt of gratitude, and as two of those gentlemen had seat, in Parliament he hoped the constituency would never forget what they had done for that important movement. (Cheers.) He had bothered Sir Watkin a great deal about the survey, and once when he saw him coming in the distance in White- hall, London, and thinking he would look upon him as the ghost of the geological survey rising before him, he popped in the Horse Guards and let him pass. (Laughter and cheers.) And he had communicated with Lord Grosvenor so much, and his lordship had writ en him so many letters, that he believed nearly all the ladies he knew had got his lordship's autograph, and they were very popular. (Laughter.) And Mr Mainwaring, when- ever he met him nsed to advance laughingly and ask him how the survey was getting on. But the trouble he (Mr Morris) had had was nothing to that which their representatives had taken in the matter. If those services had not been rendered, it was perfectly plain from the Treasury minute that the survey would not have been obtained for fifteen to sixteen years. (Loud cheering.) He again begged to thank them for the handsome testi- monial they had presented him with, and also his friend Mr Bury for his kindness in the matter. Mr H. W. Meredith proposed a vote of thanks to Sir Watkin for taking the chair, which was seconded by Mr Thomson and carried. Sir Watkin, in responding, referred to the channel tunnel scheme of Mr Low, which he hoped .vould receive the assistance of the Government. In spite of the war, he could not help thinking that it would be a great thing to be able to get to Paris without travelling in the present boats. It was stated by the Secretary that the whole of Flintshire had been surveyed. In Denbigh- shire, Gresford, Holt, part of Wrexham, Llanar- IDOlI, Llandegla, and Abergele had been completed. The silver salver presented to Mr Morris was an elegant and massive one, and bore the following inscription :—" Presented (together with a purse of one hundred guineas) to Evan Morris, Esq., in recognition of his valuable services as secretary of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Geological Survey Association, Wrexham, July, 1870." The salver was supplied by Mr Scotcher, Hope-street.
MOLD.I
MOLD. gt THE ECHOES FROM NOOKS AND CORNERS shall appear in our next. This week they are crowded out. HARVEST.—Mr Edward Roberts (from Dirion), bad a splendid crop of barley cut last week and other farmers in the neighbourhood have enjoyed the same pleasure during the past few days. ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, EDINBURGH.—At the court of examiners held on the 26:h and 27th inst., Mr Edward Williams, of Mold, successfully passed his first professional examination, namely, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry. THE EXCURSION TO B.IN-GOR.-On Monday last the railway company gave the people of Mold a vety pleasant day's trip to Bangor, but of course they had to pay for it, some of them very dearly, inasmuch as they missed the steamer," and had to put up at hotels for the night. OUR V OLUNTEERs.-On Monday last there was a bjtallion drill of the Flintshire volunteers at Holywell, bnt we regret to say only about a dozen men belonging t3 the Mold corps attended it, and they were chiefly non-commissioned officers. Has the Franco-Prussian war anything to do with it ? Some say Yes." THE CHURCH SINGING.-It is well known that for some time past the singing at the parish church lias been anything but satisfactory, and in conse- quence what was called a general meeting of cue congregation (though really it was only a private assembly) took place on Monday last at the Saviijgs' Bank, to devise some plan for effect- ing an improvement, and we believe a committee was formed, to whom power was given to do what they can to supply the deficiency. MAGISTRATES' MEETING. Sarah Jones, an inmate of the Broughton workhouse, was brought up in custody on Wednesday last charged with disorderly conduct in that house. Prisoner used very insulting language to Mr Bamber, the master, and when requested to be silent she refused to do so. When taken into custody by P.C. Lockwood, she said: You can take me before whom you like, they can't hang me, and I don't care." She was committed to gaol (by Captain Philips) for seven days. A REMARKABLE EPISODE IN A MAN s CAREER. I —A week or two ago we copied from an American paper a paragraph recounting the story of a man who had lived for six years with a bullet in his head; but we have this week to relate a much more remarkable episode, which occurred some years ago in our own town. A man named Evan Robert?, who is at present engaged upon Mr Dean's farm at Pontblyddyn, was firing a rifle, when the barrel exploded, and a piece of the metil entere d the poor man's head. One of his eyes were knocked out, and every effort to extract the iron proved futile. However, Roberts did not suffer much pain from it, until thirteen years after, when he felt a strange sensation in his throat, aud vomited What? A piece of metal which weighed an ounce and three quarters, resembled a shoe in shape, and measured an inch and three-quarters. A TREAT TO THE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN.—A battalion of volunteers marching in line is a very pretty sight, but a battalion of 300 or 400 little children, neatly dressed, and wearing upon their countenances the smiles of innocencv, I is much prettier. Such was the scene witnessed in the streets of iviold on Tuesday last, when the children of the Charch Sunday School took their departure to Denbigh for a day's out. Mr Dean, the Vicar (the Rev. Jenkin Davies"), and a few friends went about to collect funds to defray the cost, and we are glad to say succeeded remarkably, notwithstanding the great slackness of trade, and the many public subscriptions with which the in- habitants have latterly been pestered. The children met together shortly before 10 o'clock, and having formed a procession they marched to the railway station, being headed by the 1st Flint- shire Volunteer Band, which played some lively airs. All presented a clean and respectable appearance, and as they passed along the streets they were admired by everybody. The following accompanied them to the train and assisted in making them happy at the end of their joarnev The Rev. Jenkin Davies (vicar); The Rev. J. Rhys James (curate) the Rev. E. Jones (Cilcain) Mr Dean, Mr James Hughes Jones, Mr Brentna i, Mr Rose, Superintendent Thomas and Mrs Thomas, Mr Bl ickburne, Miss Rogers, the Misses Ditvi(-s (vicarage), the Misses Dean, Miss Jones, and others. When the train arrived at Denbigh the children again marched in procession to the grounds of the ancient castle, where they were each snpplied with a tidy-sized pie. After this they gambolled ahont as children will do, until they got tired, and then they were supplied with a substantial tea, which bad the effect of again Sftting their young limbs in motion. However, about eight o'clock the signal was given them to depart, and the train arrived home about nine. We believe the chief praise of originating the excursion is due to Mr Dean. We understand that an effort will be made to get the different denominational Sunday schools to unite in the excursion which it is intended to make next sum- mer. We hope the effort will sacceed.
I GWERNAFFIELD FLOWER SHOW.
I GWERNAFFIELD FLOWER SHOW. The second annual flower show of the GIVer- naffield, Nerquis, Llanferras, and Cilcen Garden Improvement Society was held on Tuesday last in Colomendy Park, and we are glad to say was attended with great success. There are few place. in the neighbourhood more suitable than Colo- mendy for holding such an exhibition, and tl e pablic ocght to feel thankful to Captain C )oke for his kindness in placing it at the disposal of the commibtp, which consisted of Captain Philips, B. G. Davies Cooke, Esq., Colomendy; H. Potts, Esq., Glanyrafon; Rev. E. Jont-R, Cilcain; Rev. J. R. Owen, Llanferras; Rev. J. Hughes, Gweruaffield; Mr Phillips, Maesysafn P. LI. Fletcher, Esq., Nerquis Hall; J. Watvon. I Esq., Penbedw; Mr Roberts, Hendre Isa; Mr W. Hargreaves, Fron Iw Mr Hooson, Fron and Mr Evans (U.S.), Gwernaffield. The majority of I these gentlemen have paid unremitting attention. I to the interests of the society, and to them conse- quently must be attributed the larger share of its success. They have created a feeling in the hearts of the cottagers, which has caused them to love and cultivate the beauties of nature, and taught them habits of cleanliness and industry to which, previously, they may have been strangers. The society, therefore, deserves all the support it has received, and so long as the committee which at present has its management keeps together it will continue to flourish. As we have said before, the show took place in Colomendy Park, which was largely beseiged throughout the afternoon by a company of ladies and gentlemen, among whom we noticed:—Captain and Mrs Cooke, and the Masters Cooke; Captain and Mrs Philips, and the Masters Philips; J. Scott Bankes, Esq., Mrs Bankes and party; Mrs and Miss Ashton, Llwyn- eryn; Miss Shand, Gwysaney; Mrs Stretch and the Misses Stretch, Mont Alto House, Mold; the Rev. J. R. Owen, Mrs Owen, and the Misses Owen, Llanferras; Richard Roper, Esq., and Mrs Roper; Mrs and Miss Lloyd, Hafod; Mrs Lewis, Preswylfa; the Misses Fletcher, Nerquis Hall; Mrs Roberts, Coed Da; Mr Walne, Fron Hall; Mr and Mrs Dalton Mr Pryor, &c. On entering the park at three o'clock we found the band of the Royal Flintshire Militia playing some pretty airs, and after listening a few moments we pushed our way into the marquee, which was laden with some really good specimens of fruit, vegetables, and plants. At the end of the centre-piece was a splendid geranium in the middle of the stand, an orange tree; and at otner points a collection of ferns, fuschias, justicias, achimenes, &c., which had been sent (for exhibition only) by Captain Cooke, Captain Philips, and Mr Buddicom, Penbedw. The show of potatoes was exceedingly good, as was also that of fruit, especially gooseberries, which were about the largest we have ever seen. In the pig department there was nothing specially attractive, but the poultry were above the average, and Master Cooke showed a nice cage of bantams, which were highly commended by the jadge. Mr McHattie (Chester) assisted by Mr Ellain (Pen- bedw), adjudicated upon the fruit; whilst Mr Watson (Penbedw), undertook to settle the rival claims of the grunters" and the manufacturers of industrial articles, and we believe their decisions gave universal satisfaction. The latter class ex- hibited their handiwork in a barn attached to the Loggerheads" which had been fittingly laid out for the occasion. The tables contained a large assort- ment of Berlin woolwork, antimaccasers, cushions, &c., and a model of a lead-works in fnll operation. There was also a contrivance for washing lead, both of which appeared to interest more than a few of the spectators. About eight o'clock in the evening Captains Cooke and Philips, who were accompanied by Mr Philips' lady, proceeded to deliver the prizes and Captain Philips (before the prize for the best garden were given) said: The judge of the gardens has pleasure in reporting to the committee a marked improvement over last year in most of the gardens inspected. He then awarded the prizes as follows, the tickets being handed to each succesful competitor by Mrs Cooke :— BEST KEPT AND CROPPED GARDEN. I 1st prize, Thomas Jones, Maeshafn, 21 2nd and 3rd (equal), Wm. Tolherst and Mrs Pester, 13s 6d each 4th, Thomas Jones, Hand, 10s 5th, John Messer, Maeshafn, 7s 6 J; 6th, Joseph Jones, Gwernymynydd, 7s 6d 7th, John Shone, 7s 6d; 8th, Albert Williams, 5s; 9th, Edward Jones, Fron Ha. 59; lOih, John Borlase, 59; 11th, Edwaid Owens, Gwernymynydd, 5s. FRUIT TREES. I 1st, William Williams, Tyddyn Groes, 7s 6d; I 2nd, Ann Humphreys, 5a. VEGETABLES. I Pofatoes Early round, 1st, Peter Jones, Gwer- nymynydd, 10s; 2nd, Thomas Jones, Maeshafn, 2s 61; 3rd, David Griffiths (Fron), Is 6d; late round, 1st, Peter Jones, Maeshafn, 5s; 2nd, Wm. Peters, Bellan, 2s 6J 3rd, Joseph Jones, Gwer- uymynydd, Is 61; early kidneys, 1st, Edward Jones, Gwernymynydd; 2nd, David Griffiths, Fron; 3rd, John Hooson, Gwernymynydd; late kidneys, 1st, Joseph Jones 2nd, William Pester; 3rd, John Hooson.—Rsd: 1st, Thomas Jones (Rainbow); 2nd, Richard Jones, Llanferras 3rd, David Hughes, keeper. The prizes for the three last descriptions, the same as in the first-class, and also for peas. Peas: 1st, John Jones, Cilcen; 2ud, Thomas Jones, Maeshafn 3rd, Maria Thomas (Groesoneu); kidney beans, 1st, Maria Thomas, 3s 2nd, Ed- ward Jones, Gwernymynydd, 2s; 3rd, William Wright, Colomendy, Is broad beans, 1st, Eliza- beth Davies, Tafarnvcelyn, 3s; 2nd, John Maus- bridge, 2s 3rd, P.C. Lloyd (Llanferras) Is; spring onious, 1st, Albert Williams, 2; 6(1; potatoe ditto, 1st, Edward Jones, Gwernymynydd, 2s 6d tripoli onions, 1st, John Jones, Park Arthur, 3s; 2nd, Thomas Jones, Gwernymynydd, 2. leeks, 1st, John Marcom, 2s; 2ud, John Barlase, Is; eschalots, 1st, John Jones, Park Arthur, 2s 2nd, Jos. Turnsters, Is; carrots, early, John Morcom, (extra 2-;) late, 1st, Edward Jones, Gwernymy- nydd, 3s; 2nd, John Jones, Cilcen, 2s; turnips, 1st, Peter Jones, Maeshafn, 3s; 2ud, Edward Jones, Gwernymynydd, 2s; 3rd, Edward Jervis, Maeshafn, Is; cabbages, 1st, J. Morcom, 5s 2nd, Edward Jones, Gwernymynydd, 3s; 3rd, P.C. Lloyd, 2s; red ditto, 1st, P.C. Lloyd, 3s; 2nd, Thomas Roberts, Gwernymynydd, 23 lettuces, 1st, Thomas Jones, Rainbow, 2s; 2nd, Thos. Roberts, Gwernymyuydd, Is cauliflowers, 1st, John Jones, Park Arthur, 3s; radishes, 1st, Edward Jones, Gwernymynydd, 2s; 2ud, Albert Williams, Is; beet root, 1st, Edward Jones, Gwernymynydd, 5s; parsnips, 2nd, Wm. Fester, 2s collection of herbs, 1st, John Shone, 5s; 2nd, Edward Williams, Givemymynydd, 2s; 3rd, Tuomas Jones. I COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES. I 1st, 10s, John Borlase 2nd, 5s, Thomas Jones, I Gwernaffield 3rd, 3s, John Jones, Park Arthur. FUUITS. Baking apples, 1st, 2s, David Jones, Hafod 2nd, b, Maria Thomas; eating apples, 1st, 2s, Thomas Jones, Rainbow pears, 1st, Is, Meredith Jones, Rhydymwyn gooseberries, green, 1st, 3s, John Mansbridge; 2nd, 2s, Albert Williams; red, 1st, 3s, Joseph Hughes, Nerquis raspberries, 1st, Jane Williams, Mill, 2s 6d; 2nd, Robert Blac k- well, Is black currants, 1st, John Borlase, 2. 6J 2nd, Enoch Moss, Is red currants, 1st, Mary Griffiths, Bwlch, 2::1 6d; 2ud, John Borlase, Is; white; currants, 1st, lien John Edwards, Waen, 2s 6d; 2ud, Robert Roberts, Gwernymynydd. I FLOWERS. I Bouquet of flowers, 1st, John Shone, 4s 2nd, Thomas Jones, 2s; plants, 1st, David Haghes, 5s; 2ud, John Cooper, 3s; geranium, 1st, John Griffiths, 3s; 2nd, John Shone, 2s; 3rd, David Hughes, Is; fuschia, 1st, David Hughes, 3s 2ud, Thomas Hughes, 2s 3rd, David Hughes, Is; otherplants, 1st, Eleanor Edwards, 3s 2nd, Wm. Lewis, 2s; ltouqlJct of wild flowers, 1st, Edward Jones, Gwernaffield, 3s 2nd, Martha Owen, Bryn, 2s; 3rd, William Williams, Is wild flowers (with names), 1st, Edward Jones, Gwernymynydd, 5s 2nd, Win. Williams, 3s. LIVE STOCK. Pigs: 2nd, John Mansbridge, 10s; 3rd, John Jones, Nerquis, 7s 6;1; 4th, Thomas Hughes, Nerquis, 5s; 5tb, Hugh Roberts, Gate, 2s 6d. Turkey cocks and two hens: 1st, W. Roberts (Hendre), 5s; who was also commended for his shows of geese. Drake and ducks: Commended Mr Roberts, Hendre. Game cock and two hens 1st, D. Davies, 53. Dorkings: 1st, Bill, Colomendy, os; 2ud, Edward Hilditeh, 2s. Other fowl; 2nd, John Davies, Nerquis, 2s. Bantams: 1st, James Hargreaves, 5s; 2nd, J. Hughes, 2s. Live chickens: 1st, Bill, Colomendy, 3s; 2nd, Edward Jones, 2s. ggs: 1st, Edward Pierce, Gwernaffield, Ss 2ud, Bill, Colomendy, 2s. Butter: 1st, Mr Ward all, Maesgarmon, 7s 6d; 2nd, Mrs Edwards, 59. Putted butter: 1st, Mrs Edwards, 7s 6d. Honey in comb: 1st, Thomas Owen, Bryn Lod-e, as; 2nr1, William Solhirst, 2s fid. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT. Lace Mrs Carrimitnu braded frock, Mrs Bill; antimaccasar, Miss Walker; crochetting work, Mrs M. White way model of hydraulic engine, Mr Edward Hughes; s>«ohet, Catherine Jones stuffed bi ds, Henry Hughes; la.rthru^, Mrs Wardell; quilt, Jane Williams; stockings, Margaret Jones; iiaby clothes, Jane Edwards shirt, Mary Drury 2nd, Mary Hughes; perambulator, John Roberts; lead-washing machine, John Borlase; map of Pa estine (III Dedleworkj, Mary Jones; baby dress, Jane Edwards pinafore, Mary Fester. Durin" the afternoon and up to nina o'clock dancing nd other innocent games were indulged in, and altogether a most happy half holiday was enjojed. DENWUü. WELSH ORDINATION BY THE LORD BISHOP OF ST. ASAPR —Ou "-ul,a ty last the ancient parish church of HenMuu was crowded well-nigh to suffocation by persons desirous to witness the performance of a ceremony both interesting and novel, not only to the particular rarish in which it was enacted, but b the wh Ie of the Principality--tbe Lord Bishop of St., Asaph performing the Qzdination service and, preaching a sermon in the Welsh language. The candidate for holy orders (deacon's) was the Rev. Daniel Edwards, B.A., Jesus College, Oxford (son of Mr M. D. Edwards, of this town). The ordination service proper was performed very impressively, the candidate being commended to his Lordship by the Rev. Canon Wynne Edwards, M.4-, and a powerful and impressive sermon was preached by the Bishop, choosing for his text the 15th verse of the 21st chapter of the Gospel according to St. Johl. So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonaa, lovest thou me more than these. He saith unto him, Yea, Lord, thott knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep." The sermon was listened to with the greatest attention by the large congregation, who evidently rejoiced to hear their Bishop expound to them the scripture in their native tengue. After the ordination, the holy sacrament was administered to upwards of eighty communicants, his Lordship and the Rev. Edward Smart, M.A., rector of Henllan, officiating in the English or Welsh language as the communicant wished. We should mention that the singing in this rural district was greatly admired, Miss Heaton, of Plas Heaton, presiding at the organ. On Monday morning the Bishop licensed the Rev. Daniel Edwards to the curacy of Henllan. LLANGOLLEN. PETTY SESSIONS. —T UK6DAV. — Before the Rev. J. C. Phillips, Tyn'rhos (chairman), J. Price, Esq J. R. Blirnes, Esq., and C. R. W. Tottenham, Esq. Licences.—Mr T. Rogers's game licence was re- newed.—Jane Hughes applied for a licence t) sell small beer. The excise officers had refused her a licence without a certificate. The Clerk said he had not known of a licence being given for small beer before. The magistrates were willing to graut a temporary licence to stand until the annual licensing day. Throwing Stones. Three boys, named S. Davies, W. H. Evans, and S. Jervis, were charged by Margaret Reynolds, a servant employed by Mr Barton, of Avondale House, with throwing stones at her while she was going on an errand to Mr Tanqueray's.—Mr Barton said he did not wish to press the charge.—Fined 6d. each, and the costs, which were, altogether, 21 8s. 6d. Non-payment of Wages.-G. Wright, a collier, whose eyes had been inj ured by a gunpowder ex- plosion, and who had to be led into court, applied for an order, enforcing Henry Davies, his gaffer at the Black Park colliery, to comply with the col- liery rules, by at once paying his wages.—De- fendant was not present, but sent to say that he was suffering from rheumatism.—The Chairman inquired whether the case should be adjourned.— C. R. W. Tottenham, Esq., said that if the case was adjourned there was no doubt the defendant would require more time again before payment.— Complainant was called and said he was employed by the ,day to do shifting work. The debt was f,2 12s. 6d. He got only j61 10s. There was j61 2a. 6d. still due.-Ordered to pay in a fortnight. Ridingwithout Beins.-A farm servant whose name we did not catch was summoned by P. C. Lindsay for riding without reins. Defend- ant did not appear, but the Bench after hearing the police officer considered the case proved against him. Not supporting a Son.-Mr White, clerk to the Corwen union, applied for an order against R. Wright, of the White Lion, Vron, so that he should support his son, now unwell, who was chargeable to the Corwen union at the rate of 6s. per week. It was understood that the son spoken of was the one who in a previous case applied for an order against H. Davies.—R. Wright pleaded inability. — Cross examined by Mr White He paid E25 rent.—Mr Eddy, of Vron, made some remarks respecting the poverty of Wright.—Mr White objected to his evidence as he was not sworn.—Mr Eddy, being sworn, said that Wright had been discharged from his service, being unable to do auy work at all. He thought the man too poor to cow- tribute.—The bench dismissed the case, stating that Mr White had, however, acted dutifully in bringing on the inquiry. Assault.-Harriet Davies charged Mary Ann Edwards, both of Black Park, with assaulting her on the 18th day of July. Mr Sherratt appeared for the defence.—The bench unanimously con- sidered the case proved, and fined defendant 2s. 6d. and costs, each party to be bound over to keep the peace and to pay the costs of their respective apDlications. U NORTHOP. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY.—Before J. Scott Bankes, Esq., and Colonel Wills. Indecent Assttult.-Rot)ert Hewitt was brought up, charged with an indecent assault upon Ann Jones, on Monday last. Mr Taylor (Flint and Chester) defended.—Complainant stated taat on the day in question she was at the Oddfellows' Club meeting at Connah's Quay, and about eight o'clock in the evening she met the defendant, whom she bad previously known. They were in the Quay Inn when they first met, but shortly after they went together to the Ship Inn, where she indulged in a bottle of gingerbeer. They started for home about half-past eleven, when defendant was in drink (or rather the drink was in him). He said be would see her (complainant) safe home, but when they got within a field of Mr Fox's on the road to Hawarden-where she lived- prisoner threw her on the ground and threatened to assault her indecently. She resisted the attack, and said she would shout; whereupon defendant put his hand over her mouth, and she became breathless for a few moments. On recovering her self she turned over, and cried out Murder He made several efforts to put his hand underneath her clothes, but by struggling violently she pre- vented him. She was on the ground nearly a quarter of an hour, when some woman happened to come by, and the defendant got up and walked a<vay.—Esther Roberts and Catherine Morris gave evidence of having seen the parties together both at the public-house and the Ship Inn (where com- plainant had some pop"), bnt in cross-examina- tion by Mr Taylor they denied that she was in drink, nor was the defendant what they would call drunk.—Mr Bankes said defendant ought to be thankful that a more serious charge was not made against him, and complimented the complainant for her conduct in the matter.—The defendant was then fined 40s. and 10s. costs, or one month's imprisonment. Offences against the Turnpike Act. Evan Thomas was summoned by P.C. Nuttall for leav- ing his cart upon the turnpike road unattended. Fined Is. and costs.—Thomas Bellis, Robert Jones, and Henry Hughes were also ordered to pay small amounts for neglecting to have their names painted on their waggons. Drunk and Disorderly.-Thomas Hurt and Jos. Lowe were each fined 20s. and costs for this offence, at Halkin. The certificate of the sp;rit vaults in Wrexham- street, was transferred from Mr Holcroft to Mr G. Smith, White Lion, Foregate-street, Chester. I OSWESTRY. DEATH OF MAURICE Jolir-,s.-We deeply regret to have to announce the death of Mr Maurice Jones, chandler. The decease was well and ex- tensively known, not only in the town in which he lived, but through a considerable portion of North Wales. He was an active member of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist, and for many years a deacon in the church to which be belonged. He took great interest in the Sunday school as long as his health permitted, and was always read} to assist in doing every good work. His friendships were Lutcouiinedtuthe religious body with which his name is more intima e y associated. Eis quiet an i courteous manners had secured him many friends and endeared him. to a large circle beyond the pale of those with whom he regularly worshipped. His death took place on Thursday last after a long illness, and the funeral, which is an open one, will take place on Monday next, when the remains will be interred in Zion Chapel Cemetery. POLICE COURT, THURSDAY.—Before E. W. Thomas, Esq. Robert Large, farmer, of Henbarns, was charged by P.C. Woodside with being drunk in the streets in company with prostitutes on the 27th instant. i Fined, including costs, 10s. Gd. PETTY SESSIONS FOR THE HUNDRED.-Be£orc II Lieut. Col. Lovett, Captain Lloyd, H. J. Cramu Esq., and Col. EdiH was also present. -) I DRUNXENNES. I P.C. Guerney was charged by Watkin Watltins with being drunk at Nantmawr on the 6th inst. Fined 53. and cost3. John Vaughan was charged hy P.C. Lewis with being drunk on the 19tfc inst. at Kinnerley, and making a great noise. Summoned for the wrong date atid-(Ietendant dismissed. Alfred Martin was charged by P.C. Lewis with being drunk on the 14th inst. in the parish of Kirmeriey. De- fendant admitted t-he offence and fined 5s. and costs. Allowed a week to pay. Charles Fardoe (his wife appeared for him) was charged by P.C. Lewis with being drunk on the 2nd iu?:fc, at Maeslfcury and lying on the road in a helpless condition. Fined 5s. and 6s. 4d. costs. Edward divans was charged by P.C. Walters with beinn- dy-.Unk in the village of Whit- tington at 10 o'clock and challenging men to fight on the 25th of June. Fined 5s. and 7s. 4d. costs. Thomas Jones was charged by Sergt. Galliers with heing drunk on t'ne 14th inst. at the Black Horse, Maesbury. Fin'cd 5s. and 7s. 4d. costs. Jacob Gill was charged for P.C. Lewis with being drunk at the Black Horse, Maesbury, on the 14th inst. Fined 5s. and 7s. 4d. costs. William Williams was charged by P.C. Lewis, with being drunk at the Black Horse, Maesbury, on the 14th inst. Fined 5s. and costs. Henry Lloyd was charged by P.C. Lewis with being drunk on the 17th inst. at Kiunerley, in the Swan Iun. Fined 5s. and 6s. costs. Thomas Golding was fined 5s. and 6s. 4d. eosts for being drunk at the same place as last defendant. Henry Jones was charged by P.C. Guerney with being drunk on the 2nd inst. at Treflach, and shouting France for ever. Maurice Morris corroborrated P.C. Guerney's state- ment. The magistrates said they considered the case not proved. Richard Jones and Evan Pryce were charged by P.C. Guerney with being drunk at Treflach on the 2nd inst. Mr Challoner appeared for the defendants. P.C. Gueiney said he saw the defendants coming out of the public house and standing and making a noise, and saying they did not care a d-m for the b-y bobby. Cross examined by Mr Challoner,-I was sober that night, I had not been in the public house that night. The defendants said they did nut care a d-m for the b-y bobby. I had to go to the blacksmith's shop for assistance. Both defendants were drunk. The landlord would not draw any more beer for defendants. I was not in the parlour that night, I only looked in. Maurice Morris said, about half-past 11 o'clock I saw the defendants, who were shouting and making a great noise and were drunk. Cross examined by Mr Challoner. The defendants were drunk. I joined Guerney at ti o'elo^X, and we bad been walking round. I saw the defendants drunk, and I heard Pryce say he did not care a d-m for the b-y bobhy. This being the case for the prosecution, Mr Challon- er said he wished to make a remark to the bench, and that was, that Mr Franks had discharged all the men that were concerned in this row, and that it was his great desire to put down public houses, as they were to blame tor drawing the men beer. r meu 10s. and 6s. 4.1. costs, or 14 days. INFRINGEMENT OF THE BYE LAWS.—Richard Williams was charged by P.C. Guerney on the 2nd inst. at Treflach, with allowing a cow to stray oa the highway leading from Treflach to Porthywaen. Defendant's wife said she placed the cow in the field over night, and in the morning she was gone, and that she did not send the cow to stray. Fined 6d. an i 6s. 4d. costs. John Jones was charged by P.C. Guerney with allowing a donkey to stray on the 6th inst. on the highway leading from Trefonen to Llanyblodwel. ±ined 2s. and 63. 4d. costs. John Mansell was charged by P.C. Lewis with allowing a pig to stray on the highway at Dovast jn on the 7th inst. F.ned 6d. and 6s. 8 J. costs. Robert Suckley was charged by P.0. Lewis with allowing a mare to work, she being in an unfit st tte, having a large sore under the collar, and being quite raw in several places, she being attached to a waggon by the Brad- ford Arms, Kinnerley. P.C. Lewis said, Mr Suckley was a farmer residing at Kenton. Fined gos. and 9s. 4,1. coscs. Wuliam Ellis was charged by Sergt. Galliers with riding on the shatts of a waggon on the 15th inst. on the road Lading from Woolston to West Felton, hiving then 3 horses in his charge. Fined 6d. and 7s. 8d. casts. PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS.—Wm. Ecclestone was charged by Sergt. Galliers with permitting drunkenness in his house, called the Swan, at Kiu- nerley, on the 17th inst. Sergt. Galliers said he visited the house an 1 saw several people and a travelling woman in the house. P.C. Lewis said he visited the Swan Inn, Kinnerley, on the 17th inst. in consequence of hearing a woman making a noise there, and when he went in, he found one or two men and a woman in beer there. This being the evidence, the bench said they considered the case fully proved, but they did nor, think it was an aggra- vated case. Fined 5s. and h. 4d. costs. ADULTERATED GOODS.—Hannah Phillips, tea dealer, West Felton, was charged with selling Police-sergeant Galliers an ounce of tea which bad been adulterated.—Dr. Henry Johnson proved that the tea was of bad odour, and that it contained iron filings; but as the sergeant had not asked for "pure tea," the case was dismissed. The bench saying that they wished to remind the shopkeepers that they would be responsible for the tea they sold, and if they were convicted they (the shopkeepers) would be obliged to summon the wholesale tea dealers. A similar charge against Mr John Thomas, The Lo ige, was dismissed on the same ground. CHARGE AGAINST A POLICE- CO,-TSTAB r.E.- Poliee-coustable Jones was charged by Thomas Morris, wheelwright, Hengoed, with assaulting him at St. Martin's, on the 11th inst. The case was dismissed, the magis rates considering that the evidence showed that the charge was alto- gether unfounded. Complainant was ordered to pay the costs, XI 14-3. PETTY SE-ISRONS FOR THE BOROUGH, I PRIEDA,Y.-Before 1! W. Thomas, Esq., and Geo. Owen, Ksq. W. Heywood, Peter Belliagham, Charles Wil- liams, Caroline Killer, and James Finn were fined for drunkeness, and Samuel Aldridge, of the Free Masons' Arms, was mulcted in the bum of 20s, and 7s 6d costs for selling ale during prohibited hours on a Sunday.— Maurice CadwalaJr aud Joseph Meredith were summoned for fighting in church, and Meredith was further summoned by Cawaladr for assaulting him ou the occasion in question. Meredith was fined for each offence and Cawaladr cautioned.—Joseph Meredith next charged George Lloyd with an assault, for which defendant was sentenced to twenty-one days' imprisonment with hard labour —David Breeze, of Trefonen, a bal character," according to police testimony, was fined for indulging his taste for fz,-hting.-Geor-e Evans, driver of the Wyunstay arms 'bus, was fined 2s 6d for furious drivin.-Ann Gollacher was charged by P.C. Edwards with harbouring a prostitute on the 6tn inst., in Pcnyllan Lane. P.C. Edwards said he visited the defendant's house about twelve o'clock on the night in question, and found a prostitute named Eiiza Jones in bad with a man named David Edwards, and that defendant was always harb mring prostitutes there. The bench said that it was a disgrace to the neighbourhood, and that the whole of Penyllan Lane consisted of prostitutes. Fined 0£2 aud costs, or 21 days' im- prisonment. Committed to prison in default. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. WELSH O.VLVINISTS.— ihe annual meeting of the Welsh Calviuists was held at the Capel Mawr, Rhos, on Sunday and Monday. The preachers were the Rt'v. Owen Thomas, Liver- pool. The Rev. Mr Donne, of Llangefni, the Rev. David Davies, Barmouth Rev. Mr Evans, Rhymney. There were very good congregations at all the services. LLANERCHRUGOG PARK.—We would call the at- tention of the public to the annual tea party to be held in the above Park on Monday next, August 1st, in aid of the Rhos National School. The services of the Royal Denbign Militia Band have been secured for the occasion, and we can promise a pleasant day's enjoyment, should the weather be fine, to those who may support the treat by their presence. THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE GARDDEN PIT, RUABON COLLIERY.—Yesterday (Friday) the ad- journed inquest on the body of Jesse Edwards, a collier, aed 57 years, was held at the King's Head Inn, Gutter hill. Mr Johnson, the underground manager, produced a plan of the Gardden pit, Ruabon Collery.-Joseph Hughes went down the pit on the 21st inst. with the deceased to work in the yard coal. About ten o'clock, while they were holeing" they thought a certain portion would be safer with a prop. He went away to an old working to knock a prop dowu, about ten yards away, and on going to see for him he saw a large piece of rock had fallen, and felt sure that he was under. The prop in question had been set in the old work- ing by the deceased. They bad plenty of props near, which would have answered their purpose. They did not think they would have needed any. He must have knocked the prop in the old working out, which was an improper thing to do in the way he did it. It was a good ro..f of rock, and the deceased had probably thought it was safe to re- move it without precaution.—The witness was oom- plimented on the way he gave his evidence. Mr Higson said the roof was a beautiful one, and he should have thought the prop might ha7e been removed with safety.—The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death." THE- ACCIDENT AT THE HAFODYBWCH Pic-r.- Yesterday (Friday), the adjourned inquest on the body of Samuel Wynne, a boy who was killed by a fall of roof at the Hafodybwch pit. Ruabon colliery. was held at the King's Head, Gatter Hill._Mr John Owens, White Horse, was the foreman of jujy. Mr Higson, government inspactor of misaes was present. Mr Johnson, underground manager produced a copy of the working plan of the main coal in which seam the accident, happened. A question aiose as to the age of the deceased hi.. mether having said he was both 11 yeais ail and twelve. Boys are not allowed to work in colleri. s until they twelve years, unless ihey are able t,) read aud write. They are allowed to work between ten and twelve years of age if they attended school six hours a week-two lessons of three hours each.- Mr Higsoa remarked that upon going down the pit be fouad a crowd of boyp, none of whom could either read or write, although they all said they were over twelve years 01 age. It was very lament- able that such ignorance existed in the district-, David Jones, a boy, said, that on the morning the 31st inst., he and the deceased had commenced working at breaking" the waggons. While thev were in the roadway at their work in the top oZ- the break, a piece of roof fell upon the deceased, and lie was killed immediately. He was at proper work, and the roof came down near a slig. There was no prop at the place, but there was one about a yard distanL-The fireman, William tyiilliama, had passed tho place that morning, and sithougb. he did not particularly exam'i e the place, with his pielt, be considered it safe. There were wnapjiw.vy cricks in the face of the coal, but often they could not be seen to be guarded against. There were about three vards of the roof standing without props where the accident happened. He tried it with a pick the day before.—Mr Higson said the roof was a very dan- gerous one, and it would require more looking after than any other in the country. It was so treacherous that he was undecided as to lodging a protest against its being worked, although it was well timbered so far as timber wonld go. It would require trying all along carefully with a pick.-The deceased's mother, Barbara Wynne, stated that the lad had been working about nine mouths, and had been at Gardden Lodge before. He was twelve years old in April last, and could read and write. They jury found a verdict of accidental death," be- lieving that if the coal where the fall happened had been taken down, there would probably have been no accident, at the same time they did not blame any one, but thought all such places ought to be tim- bered in future. 0 ROSSETT. SUNDAY SCHOOL ADDRESS.—An address was given by Miss M. Jones, of Rhosllanerchrugog, on Sunday afternoon, at the Presbyterian chapel, on the Land of Canaan. Miss Jones, during a sojourn of four years in the Holy Land, visited several interesting localities, amongst which were Joppa, Ariuiathea. Jerusalem, Calvary, Gudeii of Gethsemane, Bethany and Bethlehem, of which she gave a vivid description and also of the inhabitants and their habits and customs. Miss Jones next dwelt upon the British Syrian schools. Established by Mra Bowen Thompson, in the year I860, at the time of the massacre of the christians by the Druses. Since then twenty schools have been raised at Jerusalem, Damascus, Syria, Sidon, and other vicinities of Mount Lebanon, and the wonderful progress of that successful work. The fair lecturer referred touchingly to the degraded condition of the. inhabitants of Syria and Palestine, aud the need of sending out missionaries. She also read a letter which she had received from Mrs Mott concerning the present progress of the schools. Mrs Mott is a sister of the late Mrs Bowen Thompson, who died November last. The children sang a number of hymns from the Sunday school union hymn book, and repeated a number of verses to prove the priestly office of Jesus Christ. The teachers deserve great credit for their t ouble in teaching the children to such perfection, the meet- ing being brought to a close by the children sing- ing "Thank God for the Bible," and Miss Tun- stall proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Jones for her kindness in coming to address them on such a most instructive and important subject. This devoted young lady is taking a tour through Wales to enlist the sympathies of the people, to aid the Syrian School, to which she intends returning in a short time.
INSPECTION OF THE FLINTSHIRE…
INSPECTION OF THE FLINTSHIRE VOLUNTEERS. On Monday last, the annual inspection of the Volunteer of this county took place at Greenfield Hill Park, near Holywell, by Col. Wilkinson, H.M's Assistant Adjutant-General. The corps commenced arriving on the ground before one o'clock, when a battalion drill was gone through in the early part of the afternoon, under the com- maud of Major the Earl of Denbigh, assisted by Capt. and Adjutant Priestly. It was about five o'clock when tue inspecting officer made his ap- pearance, and as he rode on the ground a general salute was given. The operations of the inspec- tion were then icommenced, Captain Burnett and Captain Cottingliam putting the battalion through the manual and Iplatoon exercises. The field movements then followed, the command being taken by the noble Major, and were continued up to about sevn o'clock. Immediately following the arrival of the inspecting officer, a minute sur- vey of the rifles of the various corps took place, and in but a few exceptional cases, were found in excellent order. The reviewing officer at the close of the inspection addressed the battalion, and CClli- mented rather severely upon the very meagre attendance of both officers and men. Lord Den- bigh regretted that occasion should have been given Col. Wilkinson to make the complaint. He wa3 sorry to see such a poor muster in two of the corps (Mold and Flint), especially on that day, when their presence was more necessarily required to meet Her Majesty's Inspector. He attributed the absence of the men in the Flint corps to the cir- cumstance of their having been very short of em- ployment for some time past, and the trade having revived they were all engaged and unable to attend. He was at a loss to fiud an excuse for the non-at- tendance in so conspicuous a degree of the Mold corps; but he had heard it said that as he contem- plated taking the battalion to the review at Che-ter, the majority of the Mold corps preferred atterding the latter place than their own inspection, and he was sorry to witness such a feeling on the part of the men.—The Mold, Hawarden, Rhyl, and Fl;it companies partook of refreshments on the park, provided by their respective commissariat ofifcer! but the Holywell company, by some means or otht-r, was unprovided for except with beer, and oniy through the liberality of Lord Denbigh supplying them with his own provisions from the officers' table, were their wants supp ied. The fallowing is a list of the force on the ground- Rank and Officers. Sergts. Band. File. Total. Mold. 1 2 9 S 211 I-I-.twarden.. 1 4 1 38 44 Rhyl. 1 3 1 34 :? HolywelL. 2 6 1 43 52 Flint. 1 3 1 16 21 The ground was we'l lined with visitors, who amused themselves with dancing and various 1 sports in the evening. -0810
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CAEBWYS.—At the petty sessions on Tuesdiy last, a tramping shoemaker named Wi lianss, who had been apprehended in a lodging-house at Pen- y-ball, on the previous Thursday night, charged with attempting to commit a burglary at Compton House, Caerwys, was sent to prison for seven days as a vagrant, the more serious charge not being gone on with. SHOCKING DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN AT LLAX- GEDWYN.—On Wednesday last, an inquest was held at the Green, Llangedwyn, before B. H. Thelwall; Esq., and a jury, of whom the Rev. Trevor Owen was foreman, on the body of Henrv Davies, aged 21 years. The deceased young man, who is a son of Mr Davies, postmaster at Llaii- gedwyn, had, on Sunday last, gone with his brother to wash his feet in the river Tanat. He went down along the river a little further than his brother, who left him. As he did not return home, a search was made in the afternoon, and he was found dressed and lying dead in about a fnot of water. Dr. Davies, of Llansilin, had iutV. rrned his father that he died from an attack of sunstroke, but the jury returned an open verdict.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS.—FRIDAY. Their Lordships met at five o'clock.—The Ele- mentary Educatiou Bill was read a first time, aud the second reading was fixed for Thursday next.— The Earl of Carnarvon, who eulogized the conduct of the forces engaged in repeliing the rccent at tempted Fenian invasion of Canada, moved a reso- lution expressing satisfaction that the regular troops were united with ihe Canadian volunteers on that occasion. The Eirl of Iviniburley concurred in the etil()L-ium bestev-,red on tne Canadian fore-s. but did not think the resolution necessary. Tne Duke of Cambridge expressed high ssnse of the courage and devotion of the Canadians under the cir- cumstances referred to. After some further dis- cussion the Earl of, Carnarvon withdrew his reso- lution.-The Life Assurance Companies Bill, and the Magistrates, &c., Election (S.-otland) Bill passed through committee.-The Married Women s Property Bill, the Tramways Bill, aud the New Zealand Guarantee of Lian Bill was read a third time and passsi.-The Paupers' Conveyance Ex-: peuses Bill was read a second time.-Ill reply to the Marquis of Clanricarde, Earl tiranville said that the Government were aware that large purchases of horses were being made in Ireland by foreign agents, but they were unable to give a general de timtion of how far horses might be considered contraband of war.—The House adjourned at a quarter to Bight o'clock. I ROUSE OF COMMONS.—FRIDAY. ,-N I X 1_ il. of The ^peater tooitfcub UuikiL thu WVVV v %:IVLIL.-Vfl the order of the day for the third reading of the Klementary E lucation Bill, Mr Dixon intimated that although he had obstructed the progress of the bill c was tar from being satisfied with the mea- sure as it stood, and tie gave notice that next session he should ask for leave to br wz in a bill to amend it. He complained that the Government bad distruste, i their own supporters in order to con- ailiate tl.:e Opposition. Mr Cowper Temple sup- ported the bill, and congratulated the Government on having passed so good a measure. Mr Mi all spoke on behalf of the independent Liberal mem- bers, and contended that t'ley had been systemati- cally elbowed out of their prin -iples by the Govern- ment. Having, however, been twice bit, it wouid be their duty :n future to he twice shy. Mr Glad- stone warmly replied to Mr Miall, and di uied that the hon. member's reproaches were just ord< served, if the Goverumes,; made b dJ professions to the country in lSIJí}" they had laboured with all their energy to ful;#. them in no spirit of cold calculation., blat with a., sincere earnestness of purpose. If Mr Mm!! h td been batten it ?wM ?h?,?. t. ?L ? ent-r* Miall h id been bitten it »»«„ v tained expectat.on. which Wer os.1! h ?ad entr. circumstances of the Cage. u? :t Jlltl I by thQ general SUPpOI t which tLeho??l"?'??''? to the Government, but if the h ember had gIven not continue it con Üntiougly, 1; ?"'?'' could not continue it con ci.'ntionsly ?- ?' h.m withdraw that support. It wj th)' y of '? Uovernent to legislate, not for a 3,. Government to )e??a.te. not foraa?. ? ? ,?a community, but for the whole country T? a 1^ was eonduued by Mr Whitwell, Mr Raik q ? Sia Meton. Sir J. PakinjtonsdJi?i?? bill contained defects, sucu a? ?cori.? rei' the I h l"lon aud i.tr.d ?ug the b?ot. but neverthe ? S ?,S? it as a whole with gratitude. After aom..?? f p. 80rne ob servations from Mr Melly, Mr Hermon mt,i r ^1 Hereford. Mr W. E. Furster fhaXd 'U'9 for the assistance he had received from a?l s,^ e f h SI'.e, III the progress of the bill, and added th??t? amendments which had been introJueed into tK machinery were, in hi? opinion, deci,l,'rl im e 'fh b. 1 th prove. ments. The bill w? then, amid loud eh?rs rp a third time and passed.—On the order of th d' for the third read? of the Gun Lieens? BiU ? Crawford moved the rejection of the bill. lfe'r short deb"te the am?ndm'nt wa8rtj"ctei bv m votes against 50, an i the bill was read a third ti 3 and passed -On the order of th, day for ,0 n" II1te C I 1 N h d In () auppty. Colonel North move d an addre-s iiavin^ her Majesty to supply gun metal for the statue f Lord Goagh, at Dabiin. Mr ?nsneM <ip,t Z :t'\ e motion as unusual. The Chancellor of the Fx. chequer offered to include the expense in tha estimates. After some further debate the diffic-ilt-w was solved by a suggestion of Mr Gladstone's that the contribut on snould be in m'jnpy, and that it should be applied to the purchase ot gUU metal, being adopted.—The House then went into COIn. mittee of supply, and the consideration of the est mates occupied the rest of the sitting, which was suspended at seven o'ciock. The House resumed at nine oYlock. Ir Taylor, referring to the refusal 0;' co-n. missions in volunteer corps to two trules. men of Evesham by the Lord Lieurenant of Worcestershire, moved a resolution to t) e effect that to make commi.-sion j in the volunteer torce dr. pendent upon social position is at, variance with the principles on which the force was established and its permanence depends. Colonel Bourne seconded the motion. Mr Lyttelton explained bat Colonel Scobell, the commander of the battalion, ill gub. mitiing the names to the Lord Lieutenant, arillen that their appointment would create dissatisfactiod in the battalion, and the Lord Lieutenant did not consider it a formal recommendation as required by the regulations, more especially as he had ascer- tained that it would prejudice the ) arm"ny and efficiency of the battalion. The motion was ulti. mately withdrawn.—A long discussion then ensu-d on the second reading of the Census Bill. The church paity, as represented bJ SIr J. Pairing.11 and Mr Beresford Hope, wi-hed to s.C ire a re- ligious census but Mr Miall, Mr Baine.-s and other leading Nonconformists on the ground th it such a census would be fallacious, as there we e in Eng- land a large number of persons who wt-re no re- ligion at all, who would be descrii cd and claimed as Churchmen. The Home Secretai-y took a similar view, and intimated that no religious enumeration would be made. The bill was read a secon I time. HOUSE OF LORDS.—MONDAY. LorA atrattord (Le Kedclitie put a question to the Foreign Secretary with reference to the ublication in the Times of that. morning of the alleged proposed treaty between France and Prussia, by which the independence of Belgium was so seriously affected. He wished to know if her Majesty's Government had received any information bearing- upon the matter. Earl Granville could only state that he was not in a position to afford any information, but had no doubt that the Governments of France and Prussia would immediately and so ntMneou-iir furnish a complete explanation.—Earl de Grey and Ripon moved the second reading of the Education Bui. After a brief debate, in which favourable opinions were expressed as to the gt neml principles of the measure, the bill was read a secon < time. HOU-E OF COMMONS.—MONDAY. It was announced that the High Court of Justice Appellate Jurisdiction Bill, the Pilotage B; 1, the Sequestration Bill, the Resignation of Benefices Biil, and the Medical Acts Amendment Bill would not be- proceeded with during the present *essior;.— On the motion for going into Committee of Supplv, Mr Disraeli called attention to the alleged treaty of peace betiveeu France and Prussia, as published ii the Tidies. He complained of the deiay in the printing of the official correspondence wnich had been laid upon the table of the House, an I disclaim- ing any ileiire to embarrass the Government, thought that this altertd aspect of affairs demanded a prompt explanation, both as to the nature of the document and the time at which it was drawn ur. Mr Glad- stone having stated that t he delay in the publication of the papers was unavoidable, proceeded to state that he was not prepared to atfotd more explicit information with reference to the document referred to, the grave importance of which he a <mitt d. He did not think the question admitted of di-cu-aion at present, but expressed his beln-f that the Govera- ments of France and Prussia would be promnt in affording the neces-ary explanations. The subi cfc then dropped-A motion to ab IIi-h the sinecure office of Lord Privy Seal was opposed by Mr Gltd. stone, and, on a division, was rejected by a large majority.—The House then went into Committee of Supply. HOUSE OF LORDS.—TUESDAY. Their lordships sat for about three hour*. After some Ministerial explanations concerning the <eeret treaty," a number of bills were read a sec-nd or third time, ii,eludin-a the Army Enlistment iiiil, which passed the second. stage, and to which the Duke of Cambriige save his warm sunuort. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TUKSD.IT. At the morning hitting, the Glebe Lands in Ire-land Bill-the object of which is to enable diferest; religious bodies to obtain public loans for pureha-mg ministers' dwellings and glebe lands-catne Gn for second reading. A motiou by Mr Candlish that tha bill be read a second time that day three m<1Uth" was defeated by id to for go ng O n the MC)tit;ll for V Ul") into Supply, Mr Stevenson submitted a motion to the effect that in tne revise.! statutes for tLe consti- tution of the new governing bodies of Harrow and Winchester Schools, it was inexpedient that member- ship of the Church of England should be an indis* pensable qualification for a Governor. The motion was opposed by the Solicitor-General, a ji it was defeated by 12 votes. The sitting was ahortlj afterwards suspended. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—Wednesday. Mr Rylands moved that the Queen Anne s Bouaty Superannuation Bill be read a second time tlut day ilirec months. A discus-ion followed, -flill the second rea.iinor was eventually agreed to by 100 against 43.-The debate on the Ballot Biii was resumed. Mr Gladstone said he should vete for the bill, aud said that the changes which had taken place in the constitution of late would > ceUtit for the change in his vote on this question.^ practically, tliJ trust confided to each voter was "0 wider than that of his own wife and fmiily. The trust argument having disappeared, he regarded the ballot as the best mems of freeing a lar^e class from intimidation and corruption. Mr Disraeli regretted that so au important a. measure should ba broug it forward at the fag end of the session. He regarded the present action as undi^n tied, and thought that the house had better wait t.11 nest Ultimately the bill wi., -e;t.,l zi secoi-d Lme without a division. The remaining business was unimportant. HOUSE OF LORDS.—THI'RSIV.Y. Earl Uranville reviewed the measures :uloptei oy Her Majesty's Government to avert tne «.« be, tween France and Prussia. Although sn tar as tha main ohjecf. in view was concerned, tlicir t»!f rrs biJ been fruitless, both powers had made the nw3(i friendly acknowledgments of the <>o->d eiffees Per. formell by the English Cabim-t, it was true ^h it they had sub-equeutly complained that the attitule of the Government was favourable to o; e or other of the belligerents bnt as these eomp'aims from bath alike Lord Granville felt that t wis a •ribute to tlicir Witt,(),.It autici a::il= possible eventualities, the nohie earl observe I t'lij it was their duty to preserve all attitude of calm and diguite-d impartiality, so that when the r >P r tuJJ came lihey might be able to u"" the ii tl'ienre 01. England with greater weight, and eff et. After observations from the Earl of Maluie-biirJ and Earl Rusiell, the subject dropped. The 1).kll of Argyll subsequently made a statement relative to the ifnances of ludia. HOUSE U. COMMONS.—THUiSPAT. Mr W. Williams gave notice of hi, intentur. ™ renew the proposal for the disestabli-h nont ot [he Church in Wales.-In reply to a question from r I GOllrlie, the Attot-ney-Gepzral said the ltJvèrll;¡1C¡¡ had not issued any order prohibitiH? the expert 01 coal to France or Prussia, and that th 'Y w=-r3 !lot prepared to seize vessels earring this product rule^ it could be shown that they were in t h. ce 0 'hs belligerents. Mr Osway stated that; some c°r° lvspondence of a c!t;tt'nc < r' had been r c r ived relative to an understanding tween tD FrencLami ProScan G werument on the ?"J ?" the?P?'ueh fromier. and when fie had rt'?t'?? would say whether it cou'd be I '!d on the tahl1 *j question of international law W:l rarpd hy  Mr?ne, md replie,i to by the Attjrnsy-Geiieral In reply to Mr Benttck the Home s-er, 11 r.V "IU  to tuat many of the pamphlets whicil had be -n sen M members of the House by the Sodoty for R ;pea ws the Coat?i?ua Diae?ea (Women'?) Bill A-ere ilu, moral, and rendered the senders liable to pro? tion. Printed at th- ?!<&-r?/??-aml C^'ieral 'rÙ!!¡'I;:{ r; iis,li,7;c.iie Offi??:- ()?te M?-LC H?ii. M"?. S<?mrc. Wrexham, in tbe County Of ?'?" _:11. published on FClùay and at¡¡.r Jl)' at the above .t.??,  !md also at the Kstablishmint of ?; ? tiii 1,  H Kh Street, -'lold in t?' County of ir'lint; at ?.' ')u 0f I [: I i Street, Nii)ld, in th?L, oo*dnti-,)f Flilit ?Lt th-, ?riot, of Mr Erasmus Hiwards. Corwen, m thel-ounij "l 1 eth; at Mr C. G. U.tv?'? Tilt- Cx)?, Os?-.tn.? C.mnty of Salop; Lu(L it th.- K?'?"Y'"?' F p, Evans, Furcs?.te?t.?.t. Ch.M. ill the •- 0f Cheshire: by SM.INA KAYL?Y. S. KM? Mree., •h l!0 a.tore?d; URA??-KS UTUIIOK UAYLKV, 1 ¡,Ii wcstrv ?fcr?id; ?nd GK.R?; UK.u.LH, '?? .?p.? Wre-vliai" aforesaid.—July 30Ui, 13/0.