Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

I THE POLLUTION OF THE ALYN. I (From an occasional Correspondent.) Seeing from your report in the Advertiser of July 23, that some of the colliery proprietors of the neighbourhood had been summoned for polluting the Alyn, I made it my duty a few days ago to make an inspection of the stream, but not, bear in mind, a scientific one. The first spot I visited was Gas Lane, and of all the filthy places I have seen this was beyond question the filthiest. The sewage of the town ran in a thick mass from the outflow pipe into an open ditch, and when I got by the gas works, I found one of the bauds," as they are called, trying to divert what water would flow from it into a tributary ditch leading to the gas works yard. I enquired of this individual what the water was for, and he told me very coolly, To make gas! We are obliged to use it this dry weather." No doabt that statement was very true, for it is a well-known fact that of late the water-pipes have been anything but abundantly supplied. I had provided myself with a number of bottles when I started on my tour of inspection, and out of curiosity I took samples of water from different points, the first being the outflow pipe in Gas Lane. I then passed along towards the railway bridge, but everywhere the smell was excessively bad, and the liquid appeared to be at a standstill. At the new junction where the sewage and the Bromfield water mix, I again experienced most pestiferous and abominable odonrs, the refuse from the gas works and the sewage being compounded together, and forming, as I afterwards discovered, an explo- sive liquid. The bottle I obtained at this point burst with the report of a gun in about 46 hours after it was corked, and you could never imagine what a beautiful smell we enjoyed in the bous for several days aftewards. Of course I do not mean to say such stuff would absolutely kill fish-I made no experiment—but I fearlessly assert that had I to partake of it I should not expect to exist very long. The ochreous matter from Bromfield I found had completely subsided, though it is perfectly true that the sediment still remains on the bottom of the river. It does not, however, cause the water to taste anyway offensive, and to say that neither animal nor vegetable matter can live in it is simply nonsense. I saw some splendid specimens of the Rose Noble, which are eaten with so much gusto by vegetarians. Then again there were any quantity of bulrushes, which seemed as healthy and strong as those must have been in which Moses was hid. And this was at a point much nearer the colliery than that in which the fish were killed. At the j auction near Llong Bridge, I noticed any quantity of minnows, and they were certainly as hea thy as they possibly could be. At the junction of the Ferry with the Alyn the water was clear and sparkled like crystal, so that I did not pursue my course any further, being satisfied that at present the river is all right" again. As I said before the water I took about half a mile from Llong was hardly without a spec of ochre after it had been standing for some days. I am forced to the c-)n- closion, therefore, that all the evil that was done to the river a few weeks ago was not caused by yellow ochre. Indeed my belief is that the greater evil arose from the sudden flow of water into the stag- nant sewage, which may again occur when the main is flushed after the drought. It would be well for the town to increase its supply of water, so that the sewer might be constantly and effectu- ally flushed. This done there would be much less chance of these obnoxious elements collecting to- gether, and also of the river becoming polluted. I remain, sir, yours faithfully, METEOR. Meld, July 27tb, 1870. HOLYWELL. I THE WATERWORKS QUESTION.-This subject occu- pied the attention of the Local Board for a consider- able time, at the meeting last Monday, and much surprise and disapointment was evinced at the Lon- receival of Mr Jackson's report on Mr Pilkington's scheme, which had been applied for three months ago. Various suggestions were thrown out, bat it was thought advisable to wait for the report al- luded to. Mr E. J. Davies said the source from which Mr Pilkington intended supplying town with water was stiil doubted as being adequate to the supply of Holywell, and since March last that very source had been dry-a sufficient proof that the town could not be supplied thereby. It was said a three mon'h's supply could be stored-ahd even admitting that, the source has ceased to supply a drop of water for four months, so that if they had had the waterworks they would now be in arrear of any supply. For his own part he did not see the necessity of paying Mr Jackson a high fee to tell them what any member of the board could find out himself, that the proposed source from its four months' dryness could not be depended upon to supply the town with water. MONASTIC FESTIVAL.—The Capuchin Monastery at Pantasaph, near Holywell, Flintshire, founded by the Earl of Denbigh, was visited this week by hundreds of persons from Liverpcol, Birkenhead, and other places, to witness ceremonies both rare peculiar. The first vespers of the anniversary of the dedication of 41 St. Mary of the Angels," or St. Portiuncula," were sung in the convent church at four p.m. on Monday last, the Very Rev, Father Guardian officiating. After a sermon by the Rev. James M'Sweeney, S.J., of the neigh- bouring Roman Catholic College of St. Bennes, on the history and conditions of the indulgence of Portiuncula," which is attached to the feast, the relic of St. Francis of Assisi was carried in solemn procession round the outer enclosure of the con- vent, a large congregation devontly following. It was dark before the throng to the confessional had ceased, only to recommence the next morning at an early hour. Masses followed each other in succession from six to half-past nine a.m., and no fewer than 250 received holy communion, in addi- tion to whom well nigh 100 mote went to com- munion in the neighbouring parish of HIIlyweJl on the same morning. After the gospel at the high mass, which began at 10 30 a.m., the Rev. Francis Loden, M.A., of St. Patrick's, Liverpool, gave an able discourse on the missions of Christ's church to the world, and concluded with a fervid appeal to the numerous congregation on behalf of the com- munity and the work they are pursuing in the locality. At the end of the sermon, a young man. Brother Rudolph, publicly made his profession in the hands of the Very Rev. Father Guardian. Shortly after the mass the fathers entertained their numerous guests and benefactors in the convent refectory. A few friendly toasts were proposed. The Earl of Denbigh, who presided, spoke of the deep interest he had all along taken in the progress of the community, to the establishment of which he has so largely contributed, and passed a well. merited enlogium on the morning preacher. The solemnities of the day closed with vespers and benediction of the most holy sacrament. The Abb& Rogerson, of Paris, and the Revs. Fathers Mann and Fanning, of Holywell, were amongst the guests on this occasion. COUNTY COURT.—THURSDAY Before R. Vaughan Williams, Esquire, Judge. There were 108 fresh cases and 16 judgment summonses entered, but with the cases withdrawn and those heard by the Registrar, the list was well- nigh cleared. The following only were of any interest- Earning a Character. Edwin Jones, farmer, near Penbedw, v. A. Forrester, Chester.—This was a judgement summons in which the plaintiff did not appear, but his honour held the case could be gone on with in his absence. The defendant was a potato dealer, and had obtained three tons of potatoes from the plaintiff, for which he had not paid. The de- fendant said he admitted owing the money, but was not in a position to pay, having met with misfor- tunes in trade, and had all the members of his family ill.-His Honor asked what he meant by "misfortunes in trade" ?—Defendant said the prices went down.—His Honor But yoa got hold of the man's potatoes, and you got the money for them. What did you do with it, you could not have lost more than a few shillings ?-Defendant: I paid rent and taxes for the shop, and the gas and water rates.—His Honor: I think a man who goes and buys things from another to sell again, and does not pay for them, but spends the money on others, is a rogue and a vagabond, it is a comp'ete robbery.— Defendant: I am willing to pay if I was in a pos- ition. I now work at my trade as an engine-tenter at Eaton Hall, rod get 5d an hour when I am work- ing.—His Honor: And make good wages too. I do not feel disposed to let you off.—Defendant: I am willing to give him a Is a month.—His Honor (indignantly): And I order yon to go to gaol for 14 days.-Defendant. Thank you, sir. Then I must come to another court.—His Honor: If you answer me again I will send you for double the number of days. An old Score. William Williams, Pwllmelyn publichouse v. Thomas Pierce.—This claim amount- ed to 13s. for beer supplied in 1868 6a. worth of which had been drunk on the premises, and the remainder had out.—His Honor said the money could not be recovered for what was drank on the premises, but as defendant's wife admitted that 7s. lid. was due, he gave judgment for that amount. His Honour on Mining Sharks. "—Edwards and Roberts, timber merchants, Holywell, v. Charles W. Ramsden, Thomas Jones, and Joseph Heathcock (Liverpool), who were sued as share- holders in the Whitfield Colliery, near Mold, to re- cover the sum of E34, for timber supplied and also including j64 18a for interest upon the account due since August, 1866, at the rate of five per cent. Mr William Davies, solicitor, for the plaintiffs, called Charles W. Ramsden (one of the defendants), who said he was manager of the colliery. In August, 1866, they borrowed an engine from the defendant Heathcock, and he believed he became a partner in December the same year. The partnership was signed some time before that, and there was an agreement which they all signed.—His Honour said he could not go on without that agreement been produced.—Mr Heathcock said he had endea- voured to obtain the agreement from Mr Forest (Liverpool), one of the partners, but he could only get a copy of it. The timber was supplied in August, and he only became partner in December, 1866.—Mr Davies said perhaps the partnership would date back, since the timber was used to make a pit-head, and was there when Mr Heath- cock joined.—His Honour: Yes, it's a very com- mon thing to be done, as a trap for the unwary, and then they find they must pay for their own trap. That's the custom, isn't it, Mr Ramsden?—Mr Ramsden, in reply, denied that it was BO.—His Honour; I think men are very foolish to be led into these speculations by such designing men, and it is very hard for the tradesmen to have to suffer by it.Mr Heathcock said he had paid L350 into the concern more than any other partner. He did not ask for sympathy, for if he had to pay the money he would, but he certainly should not have advanced the money had he known mere of the concern.-His Honour said there was no doubt the plaintiffs were highly respectable men, but yet they should be careful in allowing their goods to be served to such speculations.—His Honour, after perusing the copy of agreement, said it was plain they could not recover from Mr Heathcock, and his name was struck out of the summons. Judgment was given against the other two defendants, and his Honour, in ordering the plaintiffs to pay the costs to Mr Heatbcock, cautioned them to beware of mining sharks in future. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY, July 29th, 1870.—Present—Edward Jones, Esq. (chair- man), G. P. Roskell, Esq., and H. S. Cooper, Esq. Holywell-Mr Thomas Owens and Mr Thomas Parry Halkyn—Mr Taplen Flint- Mr John Davies; Mold-Mr Corbett; Northop- Mr Richard Jones Ysceifiog-Mr J. Williams Llanasa-Mr Thomas Hughes Newmarket—Mr Davies. Money Matters.—The Clerk announced the bal- ance in favour of the treasurer and the same not being large several payments would have to stand over till next board. Cheques for the relieving officers were granted as subjoined :-Mr Joseph Griffiths, Mold, 2155; Mr William Hughes, Holy- well, Z155; Mr F. Hooson, Whitford, 2120. Pauper Claims. —A letter from the Wrexham Union was read respecting the apprenticeship of a pauper youth in that union to Mr John Jones, shoemaker, of Buckley, in the Holywell Union requesting to be informed whether the guardians of this union had any objection to such. The clerk was directed to reply in the affirmative, and at the same time to state that the guardians of the Holywell Union never made a practice of appren- ticing their paupers out of their own union. A notice of discharge of Thomas Jones, a pauper belonging to this union was read from the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum, cured. Calls.-The Clerk produced the precept for the county .nd police rates for the Michaelmas quarter the same being more than 2200 more than that of this time last year, and announced that in con- sequence of the extra demands made by the county, the calls for the various parishes for the next half- year would have to be increased. L H. — l • 1 1 •_ L ?_ At The Sanitary inspector laia nis report oeiure me board, and received the necessary authority to take legal proceedings if necessary. The pollution of the river at Afonwen, from the refuse of the mill in the occupation of Mr Thacker, was also specially brought before the board, and the inspector said that an important meeting had taken place at Ches- ter the other day with reference to the pollution of the River Dee, aad it was decided that the Afon- wen nuisance stand over for awhile to await the results of the Chester meeting. An application from the Holywell collector, Mr E. Evans, for an advance of salary, after some little discussion was deferred for the present. Number of inmates in the honse, last Board-day, 207; admitted since, 14; discharged, 7 present nurnbei, 214. Vagrants admitted during the fort- night, 22. LLANGOLLEN.. 11 FAIR.—On Tuesday the usual monthly fair was I held, with none but usual results. GINKETT'S CIRCUS. On Tuesday Ginnett's circus company visited the town, setting up their tent in Mr Baker's field in Regent-street. The attendance was very good. THE COUXTY MEMBER.—Mr G. 0. Morgan, M.P., has intimated his intention of addressing his con- stituents at Llangollen, on Monday week. Mr Morgan will be at the Rhyl Eeisteddfod next week. He then proceeds through LlangoUen for the Alps. VISITORS. Llangollen has been very much patronised by tourists during this season, and the inhabitants, in referring to the Prussian war, are prone to say "It's an ill wind that blows to no one good luck," for doubtless many who would have gone to the Rhine must content themselves with the nearer beauties of the ancient hallowed Dee. THE FIRE.—The hi Is above Trevor continue to burn. The peafc or tarf in some plaoea is red hot to the depth of one yard. We are told that some sheep were burnt in the conflagration on Sunday week. Groose also and rabbits were destroyed wholesale. Some parties affirm that snakes were to be seen springing up high in the air in their endeavour to escape from the flames. No deubt the fire will continue and extend until some heavy r"in comes. LOCAL BOARD, THURSDAY.—Present: Brooke Cunliffe, Esq. (Chairman), Messrs W. Morgan, J. S. ranquemy, J. Thomas, R. Griffith, Samuel Pughe, and J. Morris. The Store Room.-It had been arranged that Mr Sherrait should have the store room at a rent of £ 5, it seemed, however, that he had told one of the members that he wonld pay 24 and put the r,<lcm in order. It was agreed that these terms should be accepted. The Water Supply.-Some complaints respecting the inefficiency of the water supply were received, at which it was agreed that nothing coold ba done, as all suffered alike. Road to Glyn.-It was agreed that a proposal for the making of a new road to Glyn, which had been sanctioned by the highway board, be not con- sidered until the next meeting. Burning Chimney goot.-It was resolved, on the motion of Mr R. Griffith, that all persons burning their chimneys, except between the hours of four and six a.m. in the summer, and five and seven in the winter, be prosecuted according to law. The Eirianallt Property.-Mr Thomas brought on his motion respecting the Eirianallt property, which, he said, cost in litigation, &c., 22200. He thought the reservoir was no good as a security against a scarcity of water, or in providing high pressure. He thought that it would spoil the water to put it in the dirty reservoir. The disuse of the reservoir would enable the board to let the property about it at a good rent or on lease, for at present they only got thirty-six six shillings for a meadow-Mr R. Griffith thought that the land should be let to the highest bidder.—Mr Thomas said it was necessary to put two larch poles as buttresses, to keep up the wall temporarily.-Iffr Tanqueray thought that the leakage which en- dangered the wall could be stopped by the use of iron pipes.—It was agreed that action should be taken in the matter. The Fellmongery Establishment.—A letter from Mr T. Price Parry, of Oswestry, respecting a fell- mongery, which the board had refused to panction, was read.—The Chairman said that Mr T. Long- ueville's clerk had called with him, wishing to know the reasons of the board.—Mr Thomas said the clerk had called with him. He told him the board was unanimous.—Mr Griffith said that the clerk had called with him, and seemed to be impertinent.—It was resolved that the letter be considered at the next meeting. Town L-ights.-It was resolved that the town lights be considered in the next meeting. The Bridge.-It was resolved that notices res pecting the committal of nuisances be placed at the end of the bridge. OSWESTRY. I NEW DISPENSES.—At the adjourned annual meeting of the Oswestry Dispensary, Mr Able, assistant to Mr W. H. Weaver, chemist, was ap- pointed, on the recommendation of the medical gentlemen, to the office of Dispenser to the Institu- tion, instead of Mr Harper, who had previously sent in his resignation. IMPROVEMENTS.—The Borough Surveyor is not only actively looking after the sanitary state of the town, but energetically carrying out improvements in Pool road. The Local Board came to a resolution some time ago to improve this part of the town, by making a footpath in Fenylan lane, and also ex- tending the curbs and foot-path in Pool road. Thuse mnch needed improvements, the want of which has been the subject of complaint, verbally and by letters I to the board, will soon be accomplished. OIWESTRY Toww LLBBARY BAZAAE.—We Dn. derstand that a meeting of the working men of the town has been called for Monday evening to see if a suggestion as to their providing a stall for the forth- coming Bazaar cannot be- carried into effect. The Mayor, E. Shaw, Esq., has kindly consented to preside, and we hope that a full meeting will testify their approbation. RDMOUB.-—We understand there is no truth whatever in the rumour, that the Local Board are about to abandon the works of the new reservoir. A large amount has been spent, but by no means as large as even the lowest tender originally sent in. As to filling the new reservoir with water, there never has been any doubt on the part of the board ,of being able to do so. It is greatly to be regretted that the scant supply of water which has been doled out to the town now for some months is still further reduced. There is, however, no help for it, and under the circumstances, it was both wise and prudent of the board to act as they have done. It is to be sincerely hoped that this will be the last year the town will have an intermittant supply of water, particularly at the season of the year when it is most wanted. The new reservoir, when com- plete, we are told, will afford ample store for the wants of a town with a much greater population than Oswestry. The crisis we have had to pass through is trying and embarrassing. If it is any consolation we are by no means by ourselves, almost every town in the kingdom is suffering more or less as we do for the want of water. HOUSBWAKHINQ DINNEB.—At the Hen and Chickens Inn, Llwyn y Mapsis, on Thursday last, about 100 gentlemen sat down te-en excellent dinner provided by Mr Davies in a spacious tent adjoining the house, under the presidency of Mr H. Ellis. Vice-presidents: Mr Jones, Cross Keys; Mr Chas. Fox and Mr John Berry, Llynclys. After dining on the good things provided, the following toasts and songs where given and duly responded to. The chairman proposed the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family. The vice proposed the army, navy, yeomanry, and volunteers. Song: Mr Charles Fox, The happy family." Chairman, Lord Hill the Lord-lieut. of the county. The vice, J. R. Ormsby Gore, Esq., and Lord Newport, our county members. Song: Mr J. G. Jones, Chirk, "The star of Glengarry." Mr Matthew Hall pro. posed the chairman with musical honors. Song: Mr G. E. Evans, Don't push a man because he ia going down the hill." The chairman proposed the vice, Mr Jones, Cross Keys, with musical honours. The town and trade ot Oswestry, cjupied with the name of Mr Pryce, styling him our live and dead friend. Song Mr John Evans, saddler, We have beat the French before boys, and so we can a^ain." Agriculture an i coal and lime trade, coupled with the name of Mr Davies, Llwyn y mapsis. Mr Davies our worthy host, wishing him prosperity in his new undertaking. Char. Mr Ashleyr the Swan Inn. Char. Our worthy selves aud all frien,is around the wrekin, which brought this very pleasant meet- ing to a close, the company dijpersing ibout half- past ten, highly pleased with their evenings enter- tainment. THE LATE MR MAURICE JONES.—Last week it was our painful duty to record the death of Mr Maurice Jones, who was deservedly respected by all who knew him. The funeral took place on Monday last, and being an open ona, a large number of the personal friends of the deceased were present, as well as ministers, deacons, and members from most of the chapels in the town and neighbourhood. The tradesmen of the town also testified to the respect in which the deceased was universally regarded by closing their shops, and attending the funeral. The funeral party partook of breakfast at Mr T. P. Parry's, and left the residence of the deceased in Church-street at half-past one, proceeding to Zion Chapel, in the burying ground attached to which the interment took place. A portion of scripture having been read by the Rev E. D. Wilks, Baptist Minister, the congregation was briefly addressed by the Rev John Ogwen Jones, minister of the place, after which the Rev. Edward Jones, Llanwyndelan, a minister formeriy resident in. this town, engaged ) in prayer. The Rev W. Hodges, Independent Minister, of Bretherton, Lancashire, Rev John I Pritchard, Rhos, Mr Hillier, and Mr D. C. Davies, I also took part in the service. The body having been lowered to its last resting place, a powerful address was delivered by the Rev John Ogwen Jones, and. prayer having been offered by the Rev. David Williams, Llanfyilin, the mourners quitted the cemetery. The deceased gentleman was in his 55th year, and leaves a widow and six young children to lament his loss. RUABON. f PETTY SESSIONS, YESTERDAY (FRIDAY),.— Before the Rev. F. G. Tippinge, and J. H. Foulkes, Esq. Breach of the Beerhmse Act. P.C. Jones charged Joseph Reid with keeping open his house, the Cross Keys, on Sunday morning, the 1.7th of July, at eight o'clock in the morning, for the sale of beer. Five men were found in the house by the officer, and there was a pewter quart with ale in it on the table. The oSence was admitted, but the defendant stated that one of the men represented that he was a traveller, and the others followed him into the house.—Defendant was fiued 10s. and 8s. costs, it being the first offence. The Ladies all Cefn Byelmn-Lydia Brown summoned Margaret Horton, whose husband is in America, for an assault, which consisted of defend- ant throwing a jar of water over the aomplainant, on the 17th July.—The defendant said the matter arose in consequence of giving the complainant notice to quit the house.—A relative of the com- plainant, named John Brown, described the row, always making use of the pronoun in the masculine gender in speaking of the women.—Ann Stevens, I for the defence, said she saw Mrs Horton throwing water, but could not say whether it was clean or Ii dirty.—The defendant denied. the truth of this statement, but the bench fined her 2s. 6d. and 10a. 6d. sosta. A Desire to Punish One Auother.-P.C. Shone summoned John Jones and Walter Roberts, colliers, for a breach of the peace. The ofifcer found the men fighting at the Holly Bush, Cefn, on Saturday night, the 2i?ird of July, and separated them, but he afterwards found them fighting again in a field at one o'clock on Sunday moning-They were bound over to keep the peace. Destructive YoukeAers.-Three little boys about nine years old, named Thomas Evans. Benjamin Hughes, and Benjamin Jones, were charged with setting fire to some hay grass belonging to Mr Edward Owen, a farmer, of Rhos. On Saturday last the complainant was told that the hay grass was set on fire by the boys, and it was afterwards put out, after it had burnt about twenty yards square. The grass was surrounded by wheat, whioh was in danger.—Two boys. Edwin IMason,. and Patrick Beirne saw the smoke rising in the. field and the boys running away.-A- regular trying soene was enacted when the boys were ordered to be imprisoned till the rising of the coort, Important Colliery Case.-Tiie New British Ironworks Co. summoned James Hindley, a fireman for a breach of the colliery rules in neglecting to inspect a certain working with a safety lamp before allowing the men to commence work.—Mr Acton for the company, asked for an adjournment, as in consequence of Mr Darlington, the underground manager, being led to believe the defendant ad- mitted the offence, the witnesses were not present. The defendant denied the offence, and the case was adjourned to the Wrexham court, to be held on Monday week.

THE WIFE'S COMMANDMENTS. I The following is sent to us by a correspondent, within a few miles of Bangor. I.-Tiiou shalt have no other wife but one. 2.-Thou shalt not take into thy house any beautiful brazen image to bow down to her, for I am a jealous wife, visiting, &a. S.-Thou shall not take the name of thy wife in vain. 4.-Remember thy wife to keep her respectably. 5.-Honour thy wife's father and mother. 6.-Thou shalt not find fault with thy dinner. 7.- Tholl shalt not smoke tobaccobui drink tea with me. S.-Thou shalt not visit the rum tavern thou shalt not covet the lavern keeper's wife, nor his ram, nor his brandy, nor his gin, nor his whiskey, nor his wine, nor anything else that his behind the bar of the rum seller. 9.-Then shalt not visit the billiard saloons, neither for worshipping in the dance, nor the heap of money that lieth on the table. 10.-rhott shalt not stay out later than nine o'clock at night.

FUN FOR THE FAMILY. I How long does a widow mourn ?-For a second. The lie" of Man Elbow grease.—Fun. FIGURATIVE FIREWORKS.—When you are guilty of telling crackers and writing squibs.-Fun. The coustruction of the Obmrawuttee State Railway has been commenced. A telegram from Cairo states that the Khedive arrived at Alexandria on Tuesday. What should a clergyman preach about ?—About fifteen minutes. What costume ought to remind a lady of her washerwoman ?—Her lawn dreii. In America the procuring of a divorce is called courting after marriage. What kind of portrait should a teetotaller have ? —One in water-colours. Waiter's epitaph-He couldn't wait any longer so he went. When women come to sit in the jary box, pos- sibly infants may get to be criers in courts. In the game of love men used to win women by playing hearts; now those playing diamonds are successful. The fence of a graveyard in Ivew York bears an inscription in large white letters, Use Jones bottled ale if you would keep out of here. A young lady being asked what calling she wished her sweetheart to follow, blushingly replied, that she wished him to be a husbandman. A real gentleman," said an Irishman one day, is one that never earned a ha'porth for himself or any one belonging to him." A man was asked why he married so small a wife. Why," said he, h I thought- that of all evils we shonld choose the least." A humourist says, When a mnn begins to go down hill he finds everything greased for the oc- casion." Now my little boys and girls," said a- teacher, 44 I want you to be very quiet-so quiet that you can hear a pin drop." In a minute all was silent, when a little boy shrieked, Let her drop*" A lawyer being sick made his last will, and gave all his estates to fools and madmen. Belitg asked the reason for so doing; "From such," said he, I had it, and to such I give it again." A lady who has been reading law is in the most fearful and agonising doubt regarding the legality of her married condition. She says Lotteries are illegal, and marriage is the greatest lottery in life." A man out West, who read that dry eopperas put in a bed of ants would cause them to leave, put some in his mether-in-law's bed, to see if she wouldn't go. He says she was there at last ac- counts.—J merican Paper- A Highlandinan, after the battle of Prestonpans, was stripping the body of an officer, when a comrade begged a share of the plunder. Na, na," said Donald, "yon can kill a shentleman to yoursel." At a pleasant party at Collier's. Lamb was in high spirits. Punsters being abused, and the old joke being repeated, that he who puns will pick a pocket, some one said, Punsters themselves have no pockets."—"No," said Lamb, "they carry only a ridicule." At a meeting of the Board of Guardians of a workhouse in Lincolnshire, in reading the items of one of the accounts, the word Chlorodyne" oc- curred as having been supplied for the nse of the inmates. Collared ryne exclaimed one of the guardians; "its scandalous. Collared ryne for paupers-why its a luxury A. domestic newly engaged presented to his master one morning a pair of boots, the leg of one of which was much longer than the other. How comes it, Joseph John, that these boots are not of the same length ? "I really don't know, sir; and what bothers me most is,. that the pair downstairs is in the same fix." It is to be feared that the faculties of our old friend Mrs Harris are becoming somewhat im- paired, or, to use her own words, her hearing ain't so good as it used to be in proof of which, on hearing a friend say that at the late Review Brighton mustered very strong," she said, "Yes, I daresay that the Brighton Mustard is very good and very strong, but I likes Colman's, as is sold at the sign of the Ball's Head." A well-known lord has married a very accom- plished lady-the widow of a late marquis. The latter was greatly her senior, but the marriage was, nevertheless, one of free choice on her part. It is said that when an objection was raised to it on the score of oge, some relative urging that the marquis was old enough to be her father, she made the happy reply, Oh, if that's all, I'm sure any one 'would like to marry papa If you do not close that window, waiter, I shall die from the draught," said a lady dining at ihe Crystal Palace. And if you do close it I shall die from the heat in this hot weather exclaimed a stouter fair lady. Then there was a giggle amongst the dinars at the dilemma of the waiter, when a literary gentleman present said, My good fellow, your duty is clear; close the window and kill one IaJy, then open it and kill the other lady." An amusing story is told of an ancient Mohawk notion that some great misfortune would happen if any one spoke on Saratoga Lake. A strong- minded Englishwoman, on one occasion, whilst being ferried over, insisted upon talking, and as soon as she got over in safety she rallied her boatman on his superstition. But he had the best of it, after all, for he at once replied The Great Spirit is merciful, and knows that a white woman cannot hold her tongue. A party of young men were telling what they would do were they shipwrec ed' far out upon the sea, and left buffetting with the waves, without a plank to sustain them. Each one gave his opinion, excepting Paddy Murphy, who, after being asked for his, replied, Bad cess to ye, for a cowardly set of epalpeens ye'd all be afther savin' your- selves, an' not tryin' to saya anuther. Why it's Paddy Murphy that would swim to shore an' save himself, and thin come back an' tbry to save anuther. A Scottish piper was passing through a deep forest. In the evening he sat down to take his supper. He had hardly begun, when a number of hungry wolves, prowling about for food, collected round him. In self-defence, the poor man begaa to throw pieces of his meal to them, which thay greedily devoured. When he disposed of all, in ia fit of despair he took his pipes and began to play. The unusual sound terrified the wolves, who, one and all, took to their heels and scampered in every direction. On observing which, Sandy quietly remarked, "Od, an I kenned ye liket the pipes Hac weel, I'd a gien ye a spring afore isiivper. Dean Ramsay. At a Convocation, of the Grand Chapter of Royar Arch Freemasons of England, held on Thursday uight. at Freemason's Hall, the Right Hon. the Earl de Grey and Ripon was installed as the GraTJd First Principal of the Order. His Lordship, at the clos3 of the ceremony, retarnel thanks for his election to the chair. The Earl of Carnarvon, the Second Principal was not present; but Lord De Tabley, wha, had been elected Third PrincipaJ, was obligated and invested. The other- business of the Chapter was then proceeded with, and the Convocation was adjourned. The Chapter was attended by many distinguished Free- masons.

The Bishop of Chichester has consented to be- come a vioe-pr esident of the London Free and Open Church Association. The, ]Dulje of Devonshire has been appointed first presi dent of Owens College. Manchester, and will y the foundation stone of the new coUege o,-o. thft of September.

[PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.] FRIDAY, AUGUST 5. HOUSE OF LORDS.—FRIDAY. Their Lordships met at be o'clock. The Earl of Harrowby called attention to a change introduced by the Charity Commissioners in the administra- tion of endowments for the relief of the poor, and moved that it was not expedient that the principle laid down by the courts should be overruled. The Lord Chaneellor deprecated the motion as inoppor- tune. and stated that there had been only one com- plaint at the way in which the commissioners dis- charged their duty. The motion was withdrawn.— A long list of orders was then run through, and the House adjourned at ten minutes past six o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-FRIDAv. The Speaker took the chair at two o'clock. In I reply to Sir G. Jeakinson and Sir J. Gray, Mr I Gladstone said the treaty adon and advawas one by which the relations of the contracting Powers to Belgium were regulated. He could not state now what course it would be advisable to take in the event of either of the present belligerent powers at- tempting to interfere with the independence of Belgium. The whole position of the question had been fully considered by the Government, and steps had been adopted which were thought best calcula. ted to establish confidence and security. The Government were anxious to oommunicate informa- tion of the subject to Parliament at the earliest moment, and he entertained hopes that they would be able to do so before the session closed. In reply to Sir H. Verney, Mr Gladstone said the Govern- ment had no intention of interfering with the ex- portation of horses abroad.—The Consolidated Fund Appropriation Bill passed through committee.— After a short discussion on the condition of the navy, which Mr Childers described as thoroughly efficient and equal to any emergency, the Stamp Duties Management Bill, the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill, and the Foreign Enlistment Bill were read a third time and passed. The Ecclesiastical Titles Act Repeal Bill passed through committee.— On the order of the day for going into committee on the East India revenue accounts, Mr Fawcett moved a resolution depreciating the late period at which the Indian) Budget is introduced, and asking for a committee- next session to inquire into the ad. ministrations of the finances of India The resolu- tion was ultimately withdrawn, and Mr Grant 1-taff made a long financial statement as to revenues Of India, which w-as identical with the statements already made by the Duke of Argyle in the House of Lords. Before the hon. gentleman concluded his statement, progress was reported, and the sitting was suspended at sevan o'clock. The sitting was resumed at nine o'clock. Mr Grant Duff proceeded with his statement of the affairs of India. He expressed a sanguine hope that the vigorous steps taken by the Viceroy and Council, to whose exertions he paid a high testi- mony, would obviate all fear of a deficit, but would not absolutely assert that this would be tke case. it was intended to spend three millions on works extraordinary, of whicii two millions would be bor- rowed in England if circumstances were favourable, and one million taken from the cash balances in India, which were upwards of thirteen millions. In conclusion, he stated that the Government was fully impressed withlthe necessity of maintaining a financial equilibrium aad the exercise of the most severe economy.-After some discussion, in which Mr Eastwick, Mr H. Burke, Mr S. Denison, Mr J. B. Smith, Sir C. Wingfield, Mr Bazley, Sir W. Lawson, Mr Whetwell, Sir D. Weddeburn, and others took part, a formal resolution was agreed to, and a number of bills having advanced a stage, the Ifouse adjourned at 1.50.

go I [REUTERS'S TELEGRAMS.] I FRENCH ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE AT I WI3SEMBOURG. PARIS, Friday.—The official account states that three regiments of General Abel Douay's division, and one brigade of light.cavairy, were attacked b very considerable forces-at Wissembourg, and fell back on the ridge of the Rigeonnier. General Douay was killed, and one gun fell into the enemys hands. Rumours of a great battle on the froutitr are circulating this evening in Paris. COPENHAGEN, FRIDAY.—The French Fleet passed to the South of Korsor. METZ, Friday.-Marshal, MeMahon occupies a a strong position. SAINT PETERSBUG" Friday.—At the Emperor's reception, the Emperor received the Belgiitn charge'd ifiiires with marked eourtesy. PABJS, Friday.—It is stated that the head-quar- ters of the King of Prussia, are at Coblenz, Prince Frederick Charles at Krensnach, and the Crown Prince at Mannheim. It is reported that a French ironclad has cap- tured the German three-masted schooner, Laura. Bavarian Infantry encamped on the hill near Huningne. 20,CCO supposed to be conceal in Black Forest. The Prussians state tha.t only three companies of a Prussian regiment were opposed at Saarbruck to the whole French force. Gadshill, the residence of the late Charles Dickens, was sold by auction yesterday for £6,60v. The Church Times hears that fresh prosecu- tions have been commenced against Mr Maccuo- chie by the Church Association.

The tailors' strike at Cork has been finally ad- justed, and the men have resumed work. An expjosion of fireworks has taken place in a mail train from Dublin to Enniskillen, near Drog- heda. One passenger was injured. i A man named Wright, has died at Kidderminster t from mortification, causel by a thorn run—lug into ( his haud. The petition aeainst the retnrn of Mr Till^t, for Norwich, WAS not lodged on Tuesday as re- ported. Ii is stated that recruiting is now proatadiDs in London with greater activity than at any time siiiae the Russian War. The division of tie Channel Fleet consisting of the Hercules.. (Japtain, Minotaur, and Monarch— all armour-plated-is UJW at Portsmouth, ready to proceed to sea. A threatening letter has been received by the pre- iig imeti's De- sident of the Derry Catholic Woriing Men's De- fence Association, warning him not to allow the Catholics to march on the coming anniversary. The Lord Chancellor's rectory of Uanderaelo-- Fach, Brecon, has become vacans. by the death of the Rav. Thomas Butterfell Hciken, M.A. It is worth. about t400 a year. Last week a woman left her two young children asleep in a field in Brammall-lane, Sheffield, while she. went to another p.rt of it ho gather sticks. A i donkey that was grazing near went and fhst trampled on the two children, and then seized the ddfst by the leg and ran away with it. The child was rescued by its mother and taken home, when it was found to be much injured. Medical assist ance was obtained, bat the little sufferer grew worse, and di d on Wedaesday from the wounds he had received. A FIGHT FOR LAJU>.—A correspondent of the Fraeman's Journal writes that an old man named Fitzgerald wa" received into the Limerick hospital on Wednesday in a d) in condition, from the effects of a sanguinary struggle for the pos^e-?sicn of two acres of land, between the Fitzrrpralrls and Ryans, families, near Newport, countyTipperary Spades, pitchforks, and stones weris tli £ wpimons used. The conflict raged for h )-airs on the disputed I territory, with terrible hostility, until several of! both families were put seriously hors de combat. Four of the Ryans weve apprehended in a half dead sSate. The magistrates refused bail, as another of the Fitzgeralda was horribly mutilated, and the actors, to save },ife, must perform amputation. The lawful tenant to. the little holding is in the I Tipperary asyhwa.

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