Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

THE NEW BELGIAN TREATY.—The discussion on the new trea y in the House of Lords on Wed- nesday has elicited some fresh facts. Prussia has signpd the treaty, but when Lord Granville spoke the French ambassador was still waiting for the formal powers necessary. A change of ministry, however, to',k place on Wednesday, in Paris, and the new Cabinet have more pressing1 matters to think of than the neutrality of Belgium. Of ciurse, the treaty with Prussia iliot binding1 unless the counterpart of the treaty should be signed by France. Austria signs because France and Prussia agree to the treaty. But Hiissia, for some mysterion* reason, objects. She thinks the treaty of 1839 sufficiency binding: but, more thiin all, she wants a treaty guarantee having wider objects than the security of Belgium. England objects to undertake larger anl more entangling obligations than we are now bound by, and so the negotiation with Russia fed through. It is supposed that Russia is quite ai much interested in upholding the independence of Denmark as of Belgium. The mditary acraressive- ness of Germany, should success crown her j will demand more seaports and territory on tkc Baltic: and Denmark, perhaps, is in mort3 danger from Prnssia than Belgium can be from Francs'. So, at least, lius-ia is supposed to argue. Lord Granville can only reply that public opinion in England is in favour of rest ictintr rather than erdarpn'r the treaty obl-p,tioas on tae Continent. He nii-r!:t ndd. with perfect truth, that thp eonspnt of Rutland to :i trofttv liko fiat of 18.) would hav- been it?po s)!)!n in !87'h The new tvea'y ureatly ?iin?.is!? th? nroh'??iit.vof ?n ?ut?mnHe?'on 0 P?!fn?): L-- 7?t.P}M,!y?.7;? /'??f ??-6"?<???y)/. 0" t

EVERYTHING MUNDANE sinks into insig- nificance in comparison with the momentous events now convulsing Europe. Scene follows scene and change follows change with such rapidity that the history of one day is reversed almost before it is recorded. Moreover, these events are of such a fearful character and so full of consequences to the civilized world, that we stand astonished while they are played out, and look on wondering what next and next. The French victory at Saarbruck, the Prussian victory at Weissen- bourg, the great battles of Woerth and Forbacll, the defeat of two great armies, the retreat of the whole French line, the in- vesting of Strasbourg, Metz, and probably Nancy the revolutionary state of Paris, and the reportsd arrival of the Prince Imperial in London. Surely these are a sufficiently exciting series of events recorded in one week, to satisfy the most morbid appetite, and prove that fact is as sensational as fiction. The effect of these sudden transitions from peace to war and from one phase of war to another, has been to lead English statesmen to consider where it was to end, and what would be the final result. Before Parliament closed for the session, the position and re- sponsibility of England was discussed, and the government announced the completion of a new Treaty for the greater security of Belgium.

0-0 — WK OBJECT TO TREATIES as a rule. They only fetter and hamper nations. Like most prom ssory notes tney bind only the honest and solvent, but are worthless as against rogues and bankrupts. However, Mr Glad- stone's Treaty with France and Prussia, anent the independence of Belgium, has something so irresistibly ludicrous about it, that we almost feel inclined to pardon Government the mistake of signing any treaty whatever, out of gratitude for the broad grin which this funny document has afforded us. According to this Treaty, which Mr Disraeli characterises as "wise and spirited-and not the less wise because it is spirited"—incase of an invasion of Bel- ginm by either France or Prussia, Great Britain is to allow herself the right to assist in driving such invader out of that country, "whilst maintaining strict neutrality so far as the war generally is concerned." Did ever Irishman, blue mouldy for want of .a bdteing"-strip to such ridiculous terms, or sober Englishman believe that, when blood was up, such conditions would or could be adhered to ?—That while English and French soldiers were fighting in Flanders, English! and French sailors might be hobnobbing off Cherbourg or Calais i Is England to go cringing for leave to fight anybody in Bel- gium, %nd in return for that privilege to promise her adversary that she will only hit him upon a particular rib ?-Hit he never so hard, that England will "maintain strict neutrality so far as his ribs generally are con- cerned?" We dismiss the idea as simply ridiculous. All treaties are dangerous and embarrassing things. It was left to Mr Gladstone's Government to draw one out, which was also comic. Let us entreat our statesmen to keep their fingers out of diplo- matic ink. It is always the same story- "meddle and muddle." Engagements and promises are unnecessary for the present and only compromise and hamper the future. If we must have treaties let them be "com- mercial treaties "-binding nations to each athcr by the strongest of every tie-that of mutual benefit and common interests.

PRUSSIA WANTS A FLEET. Before she can raise a fleet she must have a seaboard-a long reach of coast-with havens and har- bours to rear and maintain a hardy race of sailors in-" the whole of the European coast," say, "from Ostend to the North Sea." The words are Mr. Disraeli's—spoken from an anti-French standpoint. "Looking at the matter from the most limited point of view," (says he) "it is of the highest interest to this country that the whole of the European coast, from Ostend to the North Sea, should be in the possession of free and flourishing com- munities by which the tranquility of England can never be menaced." These words were spoken by Mr Disraeli in his anxiety to keep the whole of this seaboard from being annex- ed by France. But the Battle of Woerth, and who knows what other battles disastrous to France, had not then been fought. It is not from France that the seizure of this seacoast is now in danger. It is Prussia that wants it —It is Prussia that will in all probability take it. Behold the wisdom of diplomats. A policy sharpened as against France on Monday cuts against Prussia on Saturday. How necessary it is to keep ourselves free from all engagements to either or any party. If Prussia covets the mouths of the Rhine and Holland, what about the independence of Belgium ? Is England to be bound by Treaty to enter conquered France's shoes, and fight with Prussia in Belgium—and in Belgium only ? Prussia has already picked out a grievance against us-which points towards the necessity of surrendering a seaboard to her-an English pilot led the French Fleet into the Northern Sea. Prussia challenges our Government to punish that pilot. Our Gov- ernment declines. Good. If England cannot see fair play afforded to Prussia on the sea, Prussia has a right to have a seaboard and a navy of her own. Why should Belgium be petted and covered with protecting wings while Holland and Denmark are left to their own resources ? Russia evidently looks at the question in this light, hence she deelines to sign the Treaty. May we earnestly beseech our Government not to compromise England by any further Treaty engagements. If we are driven into War, let us know what it is I about, at any rate, see the whole position fair- ly open before us-and. not hit out blindfol- ded and fettered. People shout out either France" or Priissi,-t," and know not why, more than unborn children. All they know is tliii-tiie y will vent their anger ultimately upon the Government provided the Govern- ment leads them. or even allows them to be led wrong. France lias been a faithful ally of ours. Let us have full and conclusive evidence before we repay her lideiity by J d -.¡' 1 f í 1 bowling her down in the I of trowi^e. MR. OSBOBNE MOITE-AN is soon found amongst his constituents-after the prorogation of Parliament. He is announced to address a public meeting at Llangollen, on Monday evening next. Subjects for the speeches of statesmen are not wanting in these exciting times, though the weather is not very in- viting. Notwithstanding the heat we expect the honourable member for Denbighshire will have an overflowing audience.

THE CONTINUED DROUGHT has reduced our water supply very materially, and it is feared that in a very few days more it will be altogether extinct. The company have taken the only course open to them for meeting the emergency, which is to procure a temporary supply from the Wrexham Colliery. Pipes have been obtained, and are now being laid as rapidly as possible, and will be finished by Monday. While the water is not perhaps all that may be desired, still it is clear and contains nothing deleterious. After standing for a short time a little sediment is pre- cipitated, and it contains a slight admixture of iron, which may strengthen our con- stitutions. We shall be glad of the supply even though it be not an unmixed good.

-w IF WE WERE GERMAXS we should be ready now to sing paeans over the defeat of the great enemy of our country but being neu- tral spectators only of the great contest which took so decisive and unexpected a turn at the end of last week, we can only express astonish- ment at such signal reverses suffered by a great French army at the commencement of a campaign, and admire the superior general- ship as well as the valour which secured the Prussian successes. In two days the attitude of the French was changed from that of as- sailants, who had crossed the German frontier and threatened to overrun the Rhenish pro- vinces of Prussia and the Bavarian Palatinate, to say nothing of German territory beyond the Rhine, into that of fugitives and almost despondent defenders of the road to their own capital, while their whole frontier was left open to the enemy. Who would have thought a little more than a week ago of the possibility of the French Emperor being driven back to Metz on the defensive, and Marshal Mac- Mahon striving to reorganise his forces to de- fend the passes of the Vosges mountains ? No one, we venture to say, but perhaps the Prussian stragetists who concerted the plan of the campaign. As for the German people and the German troops themselves, their confidence went not beyond a successful de- fence of the Fatherland, after, it might be, one or two defeats at the outset. What they have actually done is doubtless as surprising to the soldiers of Germany themselves as to anybody else. There can be no question or doubt about the solid successes they obtained, and the very severe blows inflicted on the French armies. The telegrams of the Em- peror from Metz, which so startled and as- tounded the Parisians on Sunday last, were too significant to be mistaken. The French were everywhere beaten back only two army corps remained intact out of six Metz might be defended, all might even be recovered (a concession of how much was lost), if France made a determined effort of patriotism, but the army could do nothing but cover the capital until reinforced. Such was the tenour of the Emperor's telegrams, which gave us a more serious view of his reverses than we ob- tained even from the victors themselves. Then the action of the Government in Paris, the deprecatory proclamations of the Empress and the Ministers, the levy en masse of all citizens under forty years of age for the de- fence of the country, the poor consolation that the gaps in the army could be tilled by reinforcements of 150,000 men all this shewed what were the practical results of the three engagements at Weissenburg, Woerth, and Forbach. Whatever else may happen in the campaign, however Prussia may follow up her successes until she wins complete and decisive victory, or however patriotism and thirst for vengeance may stimulate the French forces to recover their defeats, these defeats will remain as the most striking incidents of the war, as being gained when both armies were fresh and eager for the fray, complete in organization and equipment, and unaffected by victory won or defeat suffered. After our first surprise, we naturally ask what could be the reason for this signal success with which Prussia opened the campaign (for the miser- able French attack upon Saarbruck is not worth being mentioned as a success, much less a victory). Could it be that the Germans fought with more heart than the French be- cause they were defending their invaded country 1 This can hardly account for their first successes, which they actually gained in the character of invaders of France, although the French had been the first to cross the boundary between the two countries, as they were the first to declare war and then the Emperor says that the French troops fought with the greatest bravery and determination. Two other hypotheses are left to us-that the French armies were out-numbered, or that the French leaders were out-manoeuvred and surprised. The Emperor, being not only the nominal but actual commander-in-chief of the army, and as such responsible for its strategies, is not likely to confess that he was; thoroughly beaten in strategy by Von Moltke, and we are therefore not surprised to find him attributing defeat in each case to his forces being out-numbered. But the general superiority in numbers could not be so greatly on the side of the Germans as to ac- count for such decisive defeats and if in each individual case the Germans managed to out-number their antagonists, we can only attribute it to superior strategy on the part of their leaders. This, we think, is the real state of the case. The French Emperor has rashly pitted himself against Von Moltke in strategy as he did against Bismarck in diplomacy, only to find himself worsted in one case as in the other. His mistakes of policy he has aggravated, instead of retriev- ing them, by his resort to arms and France will scarcely give him credit now even for a successful defence, which he has rendered necessary, and which patriotic valour must achieve. As to aggression, it seems out of the question for France in this generation.

LONDON SAYINGS AND DOINGS. (From our own corretpondent.) The news of the Etnpendons successes of the German armies which reached ns on Sunday fairly astounded us, so little were we prepared for such a tnrn of events after the confidence with which the French had drawn themselves up on the frontier for an invasion of cis-Rhenan Germany and the apparent impunity with which they were permitted to make the paltry attack upon Saarbiiiek, and so little did we expect that Prussia would be able to repeat with France the tactics which she played off upon Austria in 1866. The intelligence which we received of the condition of Paris helped us to realize more fully the signal character of the French reverses, but did not in it-self surprise us. Indeed, nothing can now surprise and startle, I may say confound us, like our first real war news and whether Prussia continue her career of victory, or the tremendous outburst of patriotism in France may be effectual in turning the tide of arms, we cannot again be subject to snch profound emotion by anything that may occur in the war. But startling as was onr firit intelligence, it rither fell shart of the truth than cxasgf rated it. The items of news which rapidly arrive with regard to the battles of Woerth and Forbach continue to show how decided was the triumph of the Prussians. Nowhere has this been more keenlv Mt than in Paris. The Emperor, the Empress, and the Ministry must now have arrived at the conclusion that keeping back the news—as was done with regard to the battle of Weissenburg—is a false policy hut it is worthy of notice that simulta- neously with the official publication of the disastrous news on Sunday Paris nas declared in a s-tate of s iege, showing f^ar on the part of tho Ministry of a popular rising. The nt-ws, too, was published in Piiris in the merest dribbh-ts, aud always with what may he called French eiap-trap. The biter ¡ rliiase, too, is applicable to tll, proclaLaatiftli of I the Empress. You will see me ifrst," said the Regent, where danger threatens, to defend the flag of France." What is this but theatrical clap- trap? The Fiench Ministry is now acting on the principle of the late Lord Derby in reference to the Irish Church Bill, that the b)ldest policy is best;" or, at least, they say they will do so—give the news as it comes, whether good or bad. We may now look anxiously for news from Paris. Disturbances in Paris," says M. Ollivier, 11 would be a victory for the Prussians." That is true enough; but their are masses of ouvriers in J arse i l l es, ke., who ar(, Paris, Lyons, Bordeaux, Marseilles, &c., who art watching their opportunity to proclaim a republic and no one knows this better than the Premier. It is by no means improbable that it is a fear of civil disturbances that has induced the Ministry to make further military efforts. Citizens between 30 and 40 are to be incorporated in the Nittional Guard; all citizens under 30 are to be incorporated in the Garde Mobile, and the National Guard of Paris is to defend the city and repair its fortifications. Very significant threat. And we may look anxiously for news from the actual seat of war (which has been so much shifted since this time last week); for we may depend upon it that there will be very little pause until the Germans are in Paris or are driven back beyond the frontier. Meanwhile, French prestige has con- siderably suffered. It was generally thought that France would gain the first two or three battles, before the Germans would be roused sufficiently to make a successful defence of their territory. The French at first showed remarkable activity in their movements, and had they assumed the offensive some ten days sooner than they did the result would probably have been very different. The unaccountable dilatoriness of the French is one great cause of their disastrous defeats. The deep interest felt in the war is plainly manifested at the Crystal Palace as elsewhere. The War Court is now an object of great attraction. Added to this there has been hung up in the centre transept a war map on a scale of two inches to a mile. and round this map gather excitQd groups pointing out the scenes of recent battles, and speculating on the movements of troops. This feature in this place of amusement is remarkable. As I observed it, I thought me how strangely all the hopes and dreams of universal peace in connection with the original Crystal Palace have been belied. The Great Exhibition of 1851, led Tennyson to write:— We'll try who first shall light the world With charity's divinest flame We want no rivalry of arms; We want no boasts of Waterloo." But the Crystal Palace how exhibits the rivalry of arms, and to some extent fosters the war spirit. In 1862 the Poet Laureate was quite rapturous in favour of peace, springing out of such displays as the International Exhibition, and spoke of the result thus Till each may find his own in all men's good, And all men work in noble brotherhood, Breaking their mailfed fleets and armM towers, And ruling by obeying Nature's powers." And yet what wars have desolated the world since the peaceful" era of exhibitions that was presumed to have commenced in 1851! The Crimean war, the Italian war, the American war, the Dano-German war, the Anstro-Prassian war, and now this terrible struggle, which forms the absorbing, almost the exclusive public topic of the day. We have not, however, been so absorbed in the actual hostilities on the Continent as t@ be un- mindful of what is due to ourselves in this crisis. The speech of the King of the Belgians and the subsequent utterances of Mr Gladstone and Mr Disraeli in the House of Commons clearly establish our position; and the gratification expressed by the leader of the Opposition at the policy so far pursued by the Government is decidedly reciprocated almost unanimously in most circles of society. Coming as it has done just on the eve of the separation of Parliament, this approbation will be doubly serviceable to the Government. It will not, we may be sure, induce the War Office to slacken any of the strenuous efforts being made to strengthen our resources for whatever emergency may arise. The loud cheers with which the announcement was received that the Volunteers would forthwith be armed with the Snider, is significant. I hear, too, that the call which has been made upon the patriotism of Volunteer officers to think less of grouse and partridge this season, and more of the duties of the drill-room, has not been without marked effect. The fact that the blinds are not down yet in many mansions at the West End is a further proof that great numbers of those who usually frequent Continental resorts or sea-side places mean to remain in town, ready to assist in doing whatever may be necessary, eitner in or out of Parliament, to create confidence wherever and whenever it may seem to be required. The yawning space of valuable ground purchased as the site for the new Law Courts, will shortly be occupied by builders. For two years this valuable piece of land has been utilised by a few enterprising bill-stickers, compensation having been given to the ejected tenants for immediate possession. The foundation stone will be laid in a few weeks. This decision unfortunately prevents all further consideration of the proposed river site. Letters signed "Elizabeth Gilbert" are appearing in some j ournals, appealing for aid to the Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind. The lady appeals powerfully and pathetically, but I think her plea would have more weight if it were generally known that she herself is blind. She is the daughter of the Bishop of Chichester. For many years she has devoted herself to benefiting those who, like herself, are deprived of the precious boon of sight. The Earl of Shrewsbury has decided Dot to throw open Alton Towers to excarsionists during the remainder of this year, and for a very good reason-that many members of an excursion party! recently arrived half-drunk, and went away entirely drunk. No one can blame the noble Earl, and it would not be surprising if certain other noblemen followed his example for the same cause. By the death of Sir John Thwaites the metropolis has lost an able public servant. In a great measure we owe it to his ability, tact, and capacity for organization that an unwieldy body like the Board of Works has worked so successfully, and has been able to carry out some very important metropolitan improvements with reasonable speed. A statue to Sir John would not be out. of place on one of the many pedestals ready for the reception of statues on the Thames Embankment, which he did so much to carry to a successful completion. London, Thnrsday.

RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.—The members of the first D.R.V. will meet for drill at the Barracks, on Monday evening next, at half-past seven punctu- ally. There being only two drills before the review, every member is expected to attend. ACCIDENT AT THE WESTMINSTER COLLIEBY. On Wednesday afternoon an accident occared at the Westminster colliery to an elderly man named John Davies, livicg at Moss but a native of Pentre- Christionydd. While working with the waggons or drams", one of them crushed him seriously against the wall. He was at once taken to the infirmary at Wrexham, where he will receive every attendance. ST. M.ux's SERVICE.-9th Sunday after Trinity. Precea and Responses (Tallis) Venite (1) Psalms (133); Te Denm (187 and 2); Benedictus (40) Anthem, Turn tby face from my sins" (T. Attwood). Litany (Tallis). Hymns 177 and 127. Evening Service at Three o'clock. Preces and Responses (Tallis); Psalms (162); Magnificat (36); None Dimittis (24); Anthem, Turn thy face from my sins" (T. Attwood). Hymns 309 and 385.—E. HARIUSS, Organist and Choirmaster. MEETING OF THE GAS COMPANY.-The first half yearly meeting of the Wrexham Gas Light Co, after the passing of their Act of Parliament, was held at the Lion Hotel on Wednesday. The chair was occupied by Mr W. Overton, chairman of the company. There was a numerous attendance o shareholders, and the solicitors of the company were also present. The report and statement of accounts were read by the secretary and after a friendly discussion of a conversational character, in which* satisfactory replies were given by the chairman, solicitors, and secretary, the Report was nnanimoDsly adopted and a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum declared. As the Act of Parliament necessitated the election of a new Board at this meeting, the former Directors wprp re-elected, and Mr John Bury and Mr Taylor ap- pointed auditors, for the ensuing year. Votes of thanks were accorded ta the Directors, to Mr Jack- eon, the managing director, and to Mr Walker, the secretary, for the extra arduous services rendered duriag the past year. The entire proceedings were characterised by preat urbanity and good feeling. From what was stated at the meeting it appears the new works are progressing in the most satisfactory manner, and that neither quicksand, clay, nor watt- have pat <u an appearance in the I funD IATIODJ, RANGERS (WBEXHAM) V. GROVE PARK SCHOOL, -A match between the above clubs will be played to-day, on the D.C.C. ground; wickets to be pitched at two o'clock. BAND OF HOPE DEMONSTRATION.—A grand de- monstration of the bands of hope will take place in Cefn Park on Friday, the 26th inst. Sir Rcger Palmer has kindly given permission to nse the park for the occasion, and the arrangements are actively progressing. NORTH WALES TEMPERANCE ASSoCIATrOti.-The annual meeting of this association will this year be held at Wrexham on Monday and Tuesday, the 22nd and 23rd inst. Deputations from important sister societies are expected to be present. MR. WATKIH WILLIAMS.—Mr Watkin Williams hag suceeded in obtaining amongst his friends, a nomination to St Paul's School, London, for Mal- colm, the youngest son of Mr Dillon, late of Wrexham. St Paul's is one of the best public schools in London. A CAUTION.—We hear that a number of notei issued by the defunct Harvey and Hudson's Nor- wich Bank, have been freely circulated at fairs in the neighbourood. Two or three changed hands at the last Newtown fair, and on Monday a farmer resident near Oswestry, was similarly victimised at Welshpool cattle fair. BELLE VUE GARDENS. About 600 persons; accompanied the annual trip from this locality to Belle Vue Gardens, cn Monday last, 313 leaving Wrexham station alone. The excursionists did not reach home until a very late hour, having stayed at the gardens to witness the splendid display of fireworks in the evening. BRIC-A.-BllAC." From an advertisement in another column we find that Mr and Mrs Fredk. Jordan intend giving an entertainment, Bric-a- Brac, or, Pickings of our Property Rooms," being a series of petite drawing-room comedies. We understand that these artistes have given perform- ances with immense eclett in the various towns en route, and with the addition of Mr Edwin Harriss' services as pianist, we expect a great treat. QUEEN STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL.—On Monday afternoon last, the annual treat was given to the children attending the Sunday school connected with the Queen-street Independent chapel. Shortly after three o'clock the children formed into pro- cession, and accompanied by the teachers, walked to King's Mills. A capital tea was served them in the buildings of Mr Charles Griffiths, and they afterwards enjoyed themselves in a field belonging to the same gentleman. The catering was en- trusted to Mr Rowland, of Rhosddu, who proved a very good selection. PRINCE LLEWELYN LODGE.—The members of this lodge of Odd-fellows dined together at the Nag's Head on Monday last. The dinner was pre- sided over by Mr H. K. Aspinall, Mr Geo. Bradley occupying the vice chair, and there were about forty members present. The viands were of a superior character and gave great credit. The pro- ceedings were kept up by toast and song with considerable spirit and were thoroughly enjoyable The lodge, though but young is progressing most satisfactorily, most of the members being young, healthy, steady men, and it promises to be one of the met successful lodges in town. RIFLE CONTE:ST.-The fifth competition for the prize of f5 for the best aggregate score in six weekly competitions (at each of the 200, 500, and 600 yards ranges) came off at the range of the 1st D.R.V., at Sontley on Wednesday last. The highest score (39), on this occasion was secured by Lance-corporal Smith, who has figured so well in this contest. The numbers of the most success- ful competitors now stand as follows :—Lance-cor- poral Joseph Smith, 182 points; Private N. Humphreys, 181 Sergeant Lees and Private E. Sprigging, 179 each. Tne following is the result of the last contest 200 500 600 Tl. Lance-corporal Smith 14. 14. 11.33 Private Spriggins 14. 14. 9.37 Sergeant Lees 11. 12. 13.36 Sergeant Woodville 15. 14. 6.35 Private T. Davies 15. 7. 12.34 Bandsman C. Jones 14. 7. 10.31 Sergeant J. Jones 11. 12. 7.30 1 rivate J. Davies 10 7. 12.29 Private Humphreys 10. 7. 7.24 Sykes 9 4 10 2:3 Private )Iattheson. 10. 0. 6.16 WELSH PRESBYTERIANS IN WBEXHAM FROM 1769 TO 1870.-The beginning of the Welsh Presby- terian cause in Wrexham is attributed to a Miss Ann Jones, of Coed y Glyn (now the residence of Peter Walker Esq.), born in the year 1747, and afterwards better knowa as Mrs Jones, ironmonger, High St, Wrexham. They first met aud continued for some time for religous service, at an old house in castle yard Pentrefelin, the congregation num- bering 15. They afterwards turned some buildings in Nailors' Yard, Pentrefelin, into a small chapel upon which a lease was granted them, which is now in possession of a gentleman in the town. Among others who signed this lease was the celebrated Charles of Bala. During this period, they enjoyed the ministry of Charles, Elias Richard (father of Mr Richard M.P.), Christmas Evans, and other noted Ministers, especially at their annual meetings "or Sassiwn Gwrecsam" which was held at Jones's Square, Queen-street, Mr Elias more especially drew large congregations. On the expiration of the lease at Pentrefelin, they built their chapel in Abbot-street, which cost 21,100, the nnmber of the congregation about this time was from 100 to 120. Abbot-street, again became too small and inconvenient, which re&ulted in the building of their present church or chapel, at a cost of £ &,934 which will seat 800 comfortably, and by this year, 1870, the congregation is 550 if not more. TnE FATAL ACCIDENT AT WEEXHAM COLLIERY. -On Saturday last, the adjourned inquest on the body of the man, Thomas Ambrose, a sinker, who was killed in consequence of a fall in Wrexham colliery on the previous Thursday morning, was held at the Wheatsheaf Inn, before B. H. Thel- wall, Esq., and the following jury: -:Ur Ishmael Jones, foreman Messrs Wm. Evans, Isaac Parry, George Windsor, Samuel Parry, John Davies, John Clay, James Dodd, William James, John Edwards, Edward Hughes, George Ellis, John Tudor, William Venables, Benjamin Fisher, James Dodd (Summer-hill), and Charles W, Pagett. The company was represented by Mr Wilson, manager, and Mr Higson, jun., inspector of mines, was also present. On the banksman being examined, he stated that he saw the deceased getting into the bucket alone to go down the No. 1 Pit, having, as usual with old sinkers, one leg out and one in the bowk." It was supposed that while going down he moved about a little, which caused the bucket to strike across. The bucket caught the bearers, but he did not believe that anything fell from the bank.—The Coroner suggested that there should be an umbrella over the bucket; but Mr Wilson stated that he had never seen one in a "lJÎnking" pit, and he thought it would be more dangerous than at present.—Mr Higson said he never saw one in other collieries, but he agreed that it would be better to have one where it was practica- ble, about fifteen inches in diameter. It would not protect a man who was sitting on the side of the bucket, as many old sinkers did. The Coroner said there was nothing to show how the accident happened. It appeared to be a mystery how the man fell from the bucket, whether he fell out before it struck the bearers or whether he was thrown out by the striking. They could, therefore, only return an open verdict. There was no evi- dence that there had been any oscillation of the bucket. The pit was 295 yards deep, and if it was supposed that he fell from the bearers, his descent would have been 130 yards.—The jury, after a very short deliberation, returned the open verdict —" That the deceased was killed in consequence of a fall from the bucket, but how the fall was caused there was not sufficient evidence to show. THE DENBIGHSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY. The schedule of revised establishment of Denbighshire Yeomanry Cavalry, which will come into operation on the 31st March next, has been forwarded to each member, with the question whether he will agree to remain nnder the conditions laid down. We notice that two cornets, instead of fdar, will be sanctioned in future, and the regiment will be allowed 200 privates, instead of 200 including the officers, non-commissioned officers, &o. It is con- sidered necessary to insist upon the principle that a minimum number of preliminary drills should be required of yeomen every year before assembling for permanent duty, and it has accordingly been decided that each man should be required to go through at least aix squad drills (mounted or unmounted), aud three troop drills (mounted), and that recruits should go through twelvo drills. Pay will not be allowed to any man at permanent dutv who has not attended the prescribed number of preliminary drills, excepting in the cases (1st) of men who, after three years' attendance at perma- nent duty, have been absent from the preliminary drills with the permission of their troop captain, and (2nd) of recruits who may complete the number of extra drills during permanent duty. Any man who for two executive years fails either to attend permanent duty or to perform the prescribed number of preliminary drill", will be btruck off the strength of his regiment. At the recruits' I drill each man will be instructed in the preliminary musket dri 1, and position drill will be carried out at the squad drills. There will abo be tnrget. practIce, ° < I GINNETT'S CIRCUS. This fAtuou3 troupe intend appearing before a Wrexham audience on gatilr(lay next. UNIVERSITY HONOURS—In the list of successful candidates at the Matriculation Examination of the University of London, we find the name of Mr W. Wansbro Jones, one of the masters at Grove Park School. Mr Jones passed in the highest, or honours division. GAZETTED.—In the list of petitions for liquida- tion, m Tuesday ti Gazette appear the ful oiviug Elizabeth Jones, The Cross Foxes. Abbot-street, Wrexham, innkeeper and car proprietor. Creditors meet at the office of the solicitor, Mr W. Sherrat 't Brycyffynnon Lodge, Hope-street. Wrexham 9 Au<* 22, at ten.—Thomas Walmsley, Chester, coal pro- prietor and coal merchant. Creditors meet at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Wrexham, August 27, at one. J. Leigh, 30, Brown-street, Manchester attorney. TREAT TO THE INMATES OF THE WORKHOUSE. We have been requested to inform the benevolent public that a pic-nic will shortly take plac", to which will be invited the inmates of the Wrexham union workhouse. Those who are disposed to help in this good work will kindly pay their subscriptions either to the Rev. J. Dixon, chaplain, or to Mr Rilph, m ister of the workhouse. The followiu" contributions have been already rtceived :-S. Yorke, Esq., jEl Rev. R. O. Barton, L1 Arch- deacon Wickham, Jos. Thomas Irven, E,(! 10s. and Rev. J. Dixon, 10s. LOST AND FOUND. On Thursday last, Mrs Buckton, while coming from her residence in Rhosddu into town, dropped her gold Wutch, and on discoveriag her loss information was given to the police. Shortly afterwards a sinker named John Jones, living in one of Mr Walker's houses in Rhosddu, informed Inspector Lamb thit his wife had picked up a watch at the corner of King-street. Mr Buckton was communicated with, and in ha f an h jur the man brought the watch froca his house and restored it to its owner. He was, of course, rewarded for his honesty. A HEDGE ON FIRE. On Thursday last two children playing in the corner of Mr Done's field (the Oak Tree field) made a fire which they lighted with matches. Tte fire spread to the hedge, and the children ran away and told some women, who went to the field and did their best to extinguish the fire. The fire was also seen by Miss Williams, of Plastirion, who at once sent their man to the scene. Notwithstanding the efforts of all present the fire destroyed from 60 to 60 yards of the hedge. There was a brisk wind blowing at the time, which kept it from spreading in the tield, though some of the after-grass blazed away in style, and there was great danger of it being communicated to some stacks of barley and hay in the adjoining field, Every effort should be be made to prevent children getting matches into their possession, risking as they do so much danger to property aud life. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL, CATTLE MARKET.— The annual treat to the scholars attending this school took place on Tuesday last. The children who were fairly regular in their attendance during the past year assembled in the Boys' National Schoolroom, and, accompanied by their teachers, marched in procession from there to the station die the Wrexham Mold and Connah's Quay Railway. Dressed in their holiday attire, carrjing flags aild banners of various hues and bearing taany devices, the bright sun shining in glorious brilliancy on all around, they formed a sight calculated to gladden the heart of a philanthropist. On arriving at the station they took their places in carriages specially set apart for them, and in a few minutes were landed at their destination, Cefn-y-Bedd, from whence they marched to a beautiful, level, well enclosed field belonging to Mr Gibbons, which was kindly lent to then for the occasion. A more appropriate locality could not be found, and both teachers and children admired the beauty of the scene, Hope Mountain towering to the skies on one side, Caergwrle Castle, that worm eaten iiold of ragged stone," looking down upon tiltm with some of its pristine grandeur, on another side, and a pleasing variety of hill aud dale, wood and glen, all around. The order of the march was soon broken up and the children entered into various games, the teachers joining, and vying with one another as to who could do the most to make them enjoy themselves, until two o'clock, when all were so tired by the heat and exertion, as to be glad to seek the grateful shades of the tree" around. When all were seated on mother earth, Mr Peate. of the Overton Arcade, served np a substantial lunch of excellent meat pies, and plenty of wine from the manufactory of Mr Wallis, of Wrexham. For a while the battle raged furiously, and though the firing was heavy, from file to volley, yet there was not so much as one killed or one wounded," but all were so refreshed as to be able with renewed strength to enter into the different sports of the evening. There were a great many useful prizes procured by the teachers, for which the "Young contended while the old surveyed." Thus the time was spent, and" all went merry as a marriage bell until five o'clock, when a most sumptuous tea was served to the children first, and so anxious was Mr Peate that not one little oue should be neglected that he went round and asked each chili individually if they were satiffied. Then the teachers were served in the same liberal manner, after which aocompanied by the elder scholars, they stormed the castle, and many were the slips and frequent the tumbles, before the giddy height was gained. One bold adventurous spirit scrambled to one of the highest points of the ruins, and there planted The flag that braved a thousand years, The battle and the breeze." After several games were enjoyed in the rains. all descended again to the rendezvous, where a plenti- ful supply of ripe fruit was scattered 8mongt the children, and Mr Peate again dispensed some of the good things he had provided, in the shape of substantial ham sandwiches and new m tk for the children, while the teachers partook of the like viands, with a little of the generous juice of the grape to wash them down. But now there was a sound in the distance which warned them that the hour for retiring had almost arrived. The children formed the line of march, and drew up in front of a window in the residence of Mr Gibbons, where he and his good lady sat enjoying the scene. Mr Haughton, of the National school, then stepped forward, and explained to all around how milch they were indebted to Mr Gibbons for his kindness in lending his field to them, and called on ths children, in token of their gratitude to him, to "ive threa hearty cheers for Mr Gibbons; this they did with a will, and the same for Mrs Gibbons and family. Mr Gibbons said they were welcome, that he was glad thi-y enjoyed themselves, aud then bid them good night. All then wended their way to the station, where, through the kindness of J. Broughton, Esq., manager, a special train was waiting to convey them home. Those who were present willlolJg remember the enjoyment of that day, and the teachers hope to be able to in6till into the minds of the scholars sentiments of respect and gratitude to those kind friends, who, bv their subscriptions, enabled them to give tiie scholars so nice a treot.-Communicllted.

-———- ———— RATTLER'S STRAIGHT TIP FOR TilE JEo PRIZE. Trie competition for this prize will be concluded on Wednesday next. Out of the seventeen tint entered the lists on Wednesday, July 6tli, only four stand any chance of winning, aud tiiev are so remarkably close that the result is quite au open question. The interest taken in this match by all parties from the first is now at its fullest heigiit, and the friends of each of the four declare their maD will win. I have very little doubt but that the sorps will soon have another prize to be shot for. when I hope the second and third will not be lost sight off. The following list will show your readers the totals of the five coometitions 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. 5th. Total r Lance-Corpli o Smi-txh. 43 31 26 43 :m 1,2 Private Humphreys. 43 42 29 43 ? 151 8ergt. Lees 36 38 34 ..? 35 M '-? Private Spripgms 39 41 23 39 37 179 &ergt. John Jones 3t> 24 ?g ?? 3. 1,?9 Private T. 30 21 31 39 ? 13S .14.rom the above ifgures it will be seeu that up to the fifth competition Private Humphreys held a strong lead, heading the list with a maj >iit.V fourteen points, aud many thought it was all but the last time he made a bad start, and the other three makiug the pace very warm he could not recover himself, Smith passing him by one point, with the other two at his heels. I am of opiuiou that the reverse will prove too much for Humpii reys and unnerve him. Smith has shot very regularly throughout, and his chance of winning appears to me to be the best. Lees has proved himself the steadiest shot, as on other OINMSJIOUS. his highest score being 38 and the lowest 34. a faet which speaks for itself, therefore I think tie uilt who beats Lees will win. Spriggins also ou more than one occasion has surprised the members of the* corps by making some excellent scores, &u? must be considered dangerous. S?rgt. John Jones ?'- j Priv?tf T. Davies come next, but their cLau? of success is hopeless, atthnn?h the former has !H' the h?he?t sc?rc, v:z, 46. In mv !c:tcr ? J??-' 7th I-elected SMITH or Li, ES to furnish the winner, and I cannot see any rea^u why I shnuH alter it. and be;ifv? Suri^'i"« wiit ? tii;r(I.-Youri '.ruly, ]; iTii-'i'"

THE IMPROVEMENT OF LANDED ESTATES. TTE LAND. LOAN. AND ENFRA?CHtSEMENT COMPANY (Incorporated by special Act Of 1 fu-Ii-Muent? is empowered uhject to the Approval of the Inc1mmre Commissioners for England and 'Vales to AUV VXCH MONKV to the Owners of Settled and other Estates, for the Erection of FARM BUILDINGS and COTT YlxES and for the 1>RAINTA«E and genm.1 Improvement of Landed Property in any part of the United Kingdom the Amount borrowed bemg made repayable by Annual Instalments spread over a period not exceeding Twentv-Hve Y ear. ??he H\:pen?s !nci)!t;nt to the Transaction are paid hy the Company, -Lnd ?ded to the amount to be charged on the -No Investigation of the Landowners Title is necc:lil"¡u' t> Term-* anel further particulars may he obtained of Messrs. GIL.LI-.SPIF. & BELL, W.S., RIA, George-street, Kdinburuh, Agents for the Company in Scotland; of Messrs. RAWLE-N-C SYUARF.Y, 22, Great George-street, Westminster. s. w., and Salishsjry; of Messrs. Asm RST, MoiUUS, & Co., Solicitors, (5, Old Jewry, London, E.C. and at the Offices of the Company. T. PAIN, Maliasing Director. Land, Loan, and Knlraiuhisement Company, EDWIN UARROli, Secretary. -No. 22, (ii'eiit George-street, Westminster, S.W. 745j -=-==-- Wanted. WANTED,—AN OFFICE BOY.—Apply at the ?t! ?V w;t?;('mce- WAXTKP, a goo 1 plain COOK.—Apply to Mrs W. WANTEP. in a School, :t Yonn- LADY as a daUy TV Junior Teachcr.—Apply at the ?l?t'c??'< ofnce. 15? WANTED an IKON CISTERN r,r TANK, mp?'If ?V of holding from 400 to GOO gallons uf water.— .App!y?t the -t<7i'<Oitice. a WANTED, a rospectablo ?u???.:?p-?.?p<? woman ?s W Ho17,;F-NIAII); :t good chamcter required.— Apply at the office of this paper. ]5:¡:lo ASTKONG COUNTRY G1KL. aged 15, as nlle or Auii(le,i? servant. A i-fspect:?? place a t??utfr consideration than wagcs.-Apl'ly Lt the ?4<7f;f-s' wages.—Apply at the Adcertisr.r C<Bce. 151 He WANTED, a Second-hand (i or 7-Hore Power ?V POKL\HLE ENlilNE, in guod condition :um working order.—Address, stating price, E. T., Ruabon Post-office. 14!)].-t HOOTINI: WANTED.—Some good mixed Shooting over from S00 to 200(1 acres (moorland preferred), within 20 or 30 miles of Chirk.—Address, D.D., Post- office, Uobowen, Oswestry. 156iii   l t ccnipeteiit TO MILLERS. — Wanted, ? competent Man ?K JL FO!:H?tAX in a Flour Mill. He will have :t house on the PREMISE. -Apply to ROISKKT EVANS, Halghton Mills, near Wrexham. WANTED, a liigb-pressure STEAM TImLER and Horizontal ENGINE, about 30-Horse Power, in good condition, with Mountings, &c. complete. Address, stating price, to W. COOKSIXN, Pontvblew Forge, Chirk. I_?5g WANTED, as MILLINER, a young hdy of good taste. Must he thoroughly experienced. Situa- tion permanent. Preference given to a member of a christian church.—Apply, stating age, salary, and references, to J. LLOYD, Glasgow House, Mold. Kiitfif TO LAND and MINERAL PROPRIETORS ONLY.— t A gentleman, who has been en?a?ed !n different parts of England, North and South Wales, and on the Continent SURVEYING estates, mines, and works; auditing accounts, and reporting thereon, is open to an engagement—either temporary or permanent.—Address "15, Box," Mining Journal Office, 2(5, Fleet-street, London, E.C. 151 Se To be Let. TO LET, a HOUSE :md SHOP.—Enquire at the Advertiser office. 1 55S,2 HOUSE to LET, X o. n, Temple Place, "uitahle for an office.-Applyto Tr.T()fIX n(RY, Aent. 15?{j TO MtLUNHRS. DRESSMAKERS, and others.—To JL JjHT, two Sitting and two Bedrooms.—Apply at the Albion Y:mlts, Peiiybryn, Wrexham. l.bc TO be LET, the br¡œ and extensive premises lately JL occupied by Messrs Crimth Jones aud Co., at Dryinlio.-AI)plv to Mr J. Bee Hive, Mold. 47j nO LET. — A HOUSE & SHOP well situate for Business, at the Pant, Ruabon.—Apply to Mr JTIO. WRIGHT, on the premises. 14S5:1 HOUSE and SHOP to LET, with stable, bakehouse, JLJL garden, and other out-door premisesattheFfrith. —Apply at the Blue Bell, Ffrith, near Wrexham. 134So EXCELLENT CELLARING TO LET, 17 yards long by 7|V wi de, with good approaches at Hope-street Chambers IV;trelioi iio. -Apply to W. H. TILSTON, Ac- countant, tfce., Hope-street, Chambers. lij APARTMENTS in a healthy and cheerful situation for a Lady or Gentleman to Board or otherwise. Ten minutes' walk from High-street.-Apply to Mr Wm. £ AYI.EY, stationer. 154!)o N OTf(!E.-To Hotel Keepers and Others.—The large Iron MARQUEE, better known as the Star Tent, can be secured on liberal terms for Races. Clubs, Flower Shows, Tea Parties, itc., A"c.—Apply at the Star Hotel, Mold. W. M. NVIIITF, proprietor. 974j  the TO LET. that old-established INN, the KING'S THFAD, Cefn Mawr, now in the occupation of Mrs Bradley. Has not changed hands for the last Ii0 years.-For particulars apply to T. MANLEY, Wine Mer- chant, 2G, High-street. Wrexham. 1501j TO LET, furnished or unfurnished, PENYCAE COTTAGE, Garden and Outoffices, late in the occupation of Mr Evan Jones, deceased, with stable, coachhouse, and fiel(I.-Apply to Mr THOMAS JONES, Grocer, Groes or Mr A. ForLKES, Xewbridge, Ruabon. 1528g GOOD HOUSE AND SHOP TO LET, with conve- nient warehouses and outbuildings, at Afoneitha, Ruabon, well situate for business, with a small quantity of Land.—Apply on the premises, or at the Advertiser I Office. Ia TO be LET, "ith immediate possession, No.9, JL Bridge-street, Wrexham, containing three enter- taining rooms, seven bedrooms, two kitchens, good cellaring, stabling if required. Apply to Mr T. PARSON- AGE, Hope-street Yaults, or at the Advertiser Office. 549j CAPITAL OFFICES TO LET in HOPE-STREET CHAMBERS, on the First Floor, consisting of THREE ROOMS, lately occupied hy Mr A. Maurice, Civil Engineer. Also a Stable to be let or sold, situate at the Rhosddu end of King-street, opening on to the Rhmddu.road.-Apply to W. H. TILSTON, Accountant, Ac., Hope-street, Chambers. 17j BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET.—A good HOUSE and SHOP, with large Garden attached, situate in Maesydre. being a few minutes walk from the town of Mold, on the Denbigh Road, the present occupier has done a good business in it. Satisfactory reasons will be given for leaving. Good will £ 10. Fixtures at a valua- tion-Apply to Mr JOHN EDWARDS, 39, High-street, Mold. 1475r Sales by Private Contract. TO he SOLD, a Bargain, a l'H.-ETON.—Apply to MR. MAXLKY, Feathers Hotel, Wrexham' 131\ij FOR SALE, a large quantity of PACKING BOXES (various sizes).—Applv to R. POTTEll, Stationei. I.-)5 1 ) g f 155!)g TO he HOLD. a Grey CART MARE, 6 years old, 16 JL hand high.—Apply to Mr SEACOME, the Delph Brick and Fire Clav Works, Acrefair, Ruabon- 1541s?  the olit FOR SALE.—Four good COTTAGES near the old FBaptist Chapel, Cefn Mawr.—Apply to Mr JOHN WRIGHT, The Pant, Ruabon. 14K4a FOR SALE, ? twn-whe°?e? PO?Y TRAP in exceHent f enn'tition. huHt by J:?']?ou, of Wrexham.—Apply at Bache Isa, Ll?ns?Heh. l5íHj ON SALE, a good strong plain STOYE, with fiat top, I suitable for :t Manufactory anrl a large BOILER, with brass tap. Will be sold cheap. Apply at the A. Svertise r-office. FOR SAU'? about three tsns of 0!d H?y, a. YounK FCOW and Calf, two C«tM, and twenty-one Shrop- ahire-down Sheep.— Apply to ROBKKT JUNKS, The Vica.rage, Ruabon. 1525o TO be SOLD, a Plot of BUILDING LAND, in ona Tor four lots, part of Krw-orllwyn, Urnes, Ruabon. —Apply to Mr THOMAS JONKS, Grocer, Groes or Mr A. FOULKES, Newbridge. 15)g 11 10 be SOLD, a bar-am, HOUSE xnd SHOP and two JL Neat Cottages at Adwv, near Wrexliam, all fronting the high road, with room to build. Rent, I price, XP)0; freeb 01(i. -Apply to W. WILLIAMS and Co., 5, Button-street, Liverpool. 152le TALE OF LLANGOLLEN.—Beautifully situated, 1' and very ELIGIBLE VILLA SITES, near Trevor station and adjoining the turnpIke road leading from Llangollen to Wrexham, for Sale, in Lots, at the Royal Hotel, Llangollen, at four o'clock p.m., on MONDAY, the 5th day of September, 1S70. A plan may he seen near the spot at the Australia Arms; and for further ^particulars, apnly to CHARLES RICHARDS, solicitor, Llangollen. Also, the VICTORIA BREWERY, Llan- gollen, with the business and plant-capahle of brewing "2000 barrels a year, with ample supply of the purest water.-ApDly as above. Llangollen, August 5th, 1870. 1520e TO be K?L? by Pr;?te Treaty, the LRA?E of a T fo?iery situate in the Wrexham co?! ?iMtnct, together with the Plant and Machinery belonging there- to. The lease is held under the Marquis of Westminster for a term of years, six of which are unexpired and the vendors are in a position to stolte that the above lease can be renewed for a further term of 21 years. No cleagi Tent is pavable under the lease*, and the royalties are, extremely reasonable. The property contains the cele- brated Ruaholl yard coal, and several other seams of Coal and ironstone and the Great Western Railway runs through the property. Pm further particulars apply to Mr ROHRRT Ctrjinf.\nn, Mine Agent, Coed- poeth, Wrexhftm Mr ISAAC SHONE. Mineral Surveyor, Wrexham: or at the office of Mr j. AMLIM;TON HLOURS, Solicitor, Wrexham. 1442g Lost and Found. LOST from Hope Jou.nt:till, on :lon:l:I\n'fn,t 1st, y.ling- Hed .Ln<! Whit" HEJ!'Ej: with wort;; leir the udder, the property of KBWURD SMALLWOOD, (ae (ilas. Cvinma'i. 1531 £ A sad accident has taken place at Hastings, at the! flrainage works. On Friday evening week s cries for j nelp proceeded from the well tank, and Mr Purler, | chemist to the works, at once (a'sc -ndtt? to the sissis- I tance of tho t\VD tn -n in the tank. H?.. h<.? cvf)\ ?):u??) I t?.? fate, h ,Lllk. Tie. air. Tim bodies tlteir f;tt(t, I)v t.ile 1!1111 :kiy.. 'I'll" { xliaVt xM, r WP:i orter wa.s washed or.t to >e;i. jo el.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. No Notice of Birth, Marriatre, or Death can be in- serted unless authenticated by the name and .F the name an d addrcsr of the sender. The words "No cards," or any addition to 'he simple announcement of h marriage or death, subjects it to the payment of one shilling as an advertisement. BIRTHS. JONES—Oil the 7th inst., the wifs of Mr Joseph Jones, Trevor Square, Llangollen, of a son. LLOYO-On the Stli inst., the wife of Mr Isaac Lloyd, Well-street, Ruthin, of a son. LLOI-D--On the 5th inst., at Lancych, Pembrokeshire, the wife of J. F. Jones tlcyd, Esq., of a daughter. MARHIAGES. BOURNE—EDWARDS—On the 8th inst., at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, hy the Rev. Percy Andrews, M.A., Sir Robert Bourne, B.A., schoolmaster, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, to Einma, daughter of the late Mr Thomas Edwards, High-street, Whitchurch. GILBERT—HHHJINSON—On the 4th inst., at the Parish Church, Wrexham, by the Rev. W. Davies, Frederick W. Gilbert, of Derby, to Jane, eldest daughter of the late George Higginson, late of Holt Lodge, near Wrexham. HIGHKIELD—PAYNE—On the 2Sth nit., at the Wesleyan Chapel, Wrexham, by the Rev. Ueorge Fletcher, Mr. Samuel Highfield, of Seacombe, to Sarah H., daughter of the Rev. Frederick Payne, of Wrexham. HUMPHREYS— GRANT—On the Stli inst., at the Palish Church, Wrexham, John Dee Humphreys, eldest son of Air J. D. Humphreys, to Kate. daughter of Mr John Grant, lime agent, both of Wrexham. LATHAM—ROBERTS On the 11th inst., at the Cathedral, Chester, by the Yery Rev. the Dean, assisted by the Rev. E. L. Y. Deacle, Commander W. M. Latham, R.X., son of P. M. Latham, Esq., M. D., to Mary, daughter of E. Stokes-Roberts, Esq., of 10, Abbev-square, Chester. ROIIERT.S-COATS-On the 8th inst., at the Parish Church, Llangollen, by the Rev. E. M. Jones, Mr J. Roberts, of Trevor, to Miss E. A. Coats, Garth, Trevor. SMALLEY—MORGAN—On the 4th inst., at Neufchatel, Switzerland, William E. Smalley, Esq., Rhyl, to Miss Sarah Morgan, of Liverpool. WITHERS— BODEN—On the 6th inst., at St. Nicholas's Church, Liverpool, by the Rev. George Read, William Edmund, fifth son of the late Captain Withers, to Eliza, youngest surviving daughter of Mr Wm. Boden, builder, Chester. WOOD ALL—THOMAS—On the 9th inst., at the Old Chapel, Oswestry, by the Rev. T. Gasquoine, Eilward Woodall, of Oswestry, to Anne Askew, I third daughter of Edward Wynne Thomas, of the same town. WRIGHT-FISHER-On the 9th inst., at St. Mary's Church, Broughton, by the Rev. T. P. Evans, Charles Wright, Esfi., of Liverpool, late of Knotty Ash. to Kate, eldest daughter of John Fisher, Esq., Green End, Broughton, near Chester. WILLIAMS—.IONICS—On the 30th ult., at the Wesleyan Chapel, Holywell, by the Rev. Richard Williams, minister, Mr George Williams, painter, to Miss Anne Jones, Milwr. DEATHS. ANGUS—On the 30th ult., at Shrewsbury, Rebecca, wife of the Rev. Henry Angus, Baptist minister, of Shrewsbury, and second daughter of the late Rev. E. Fall, of Rugby, Warwick. I BAR:"õsTO:-ï-On the 8th inst., at Crewe Hill, Cheshire, William, only son of Major Barnston, aged one year and seven months. CHOLMONDELEY—On the 7th inst., at 23, Cambridge- street, Hyde-park, London, Frances Mary Georgiana, infant daughter of Lord and Lady Henry Vere Cliohnondeley, aged eight days. ENION.—On the Hth inst., after a short illness, Mr Job Enion, butcher, New-street, Mold, aged 55. ELIAS-On the 7th inst., in his 82nd year, William Elias, Esq., of the Abbey, Llanrwst. EYTO-N-ON the 7th inst., at Erddig Road, Wrexham, Mrs Sarah Eyton, aged 82 years. HORDLFY-011 the 4th inst., aged four years, John, son of Mr Thomas Hordley, pump maker, of Watergate- street, Ellesmere. JONES—On the 9th inst., Catherine, wife of Mr Thomas Jones, painter and decorator, Ruthin. JONES—On the 7tli inst., aged SO years, Mr John Jones, Tynycelyn, Bryneglwys. JOXES-Ou the 10th inst., aged 39 years, Mr Evan Jones, quarryman, Pentredwr. JO-Ni.On the 31st ult., aged 75 years, at her residence, Glantegid, Bala, Ellen, widow of the late Evan Jones, Esq., Galltycelyn, Yspytty. LAwsoN-On the 9th inst., at Wesley Place, Maesydre, Mold, Caroline, the beloved child of Mr William Lawson, printer, aged 14 months. LoCKLEY-On the s&tli ult., aged 18 weeks, Mary Jane Lockley, Albion-terrace, Welshpool. PARRY—On the 2nd inst., aged 6g years, at Bnuchy- ceunant, Britlidir, near Dobiellev, Mrs Laura Parry, widow of the late Mr John Parry, of Dolydd. bychain. PRICE-On the 3rd inst., Mr Evan Price (leuan Alchen), Fronalchen, Dolserau, Dolgelley. PRYCE—On the iJth inst., aged (3:1 years, Mrs M. Pryce, the relict of the late Mr S. Price, Gwernypant, Llansaintffraid. PRICE—On the 7th inst., at Moss, Broughton, Mrs Jane Price, aged 6'1 years. SAITELs-On the 8th inst., at Market-street, Wrexham, Florence, daughter of Mr W. E. Samuels, builder, aged eight months. SHERRETT-Ou the 5th inst., aged (15 years, Mr William Sherrett, of the Hawkstone Arms, New-street, Wem. TOPHAM—On the 2nd inst., Eliza, youngest daughter of the late George Topham, Esq., of Castle-street. Chester. WYCHERLEY-On the 6tli inst., at the Ellesmere Union, aged S3 years, Mr William Wycherley. WILLIANIS-011 the 9th inst., aged 47 years, at High- street, Denbigh, Daniel Williams, grocer, &c.

WHY SHOULD English sympathy incline to Prussia against France ? Let us appeal from sentiment to fact. If ever there was a nation which has been loyal and honorable in its alliance to England it is France under Na- poleon III. Profiting by past experience, and moved no doubt by a sincere liking for the English character, Napoleon has always reciprocated friendly advances on our part. We cannot forget the food cooked by French- men for starving Englishmen in the trenches before Sebastopol-the French and English blood shed, side by side, at Balaclava, and at Alma—the snow shoes lent by France to England, to enable us to wipe out the insult offered by America, in the Mason and Slidell affair, upon the great ocean highway—the ad- mission of Englishmen into France, upon their honor, without passport—Nor above all, "Cobden's treaty," made possible by the goodwill of Napoleon, when as yet very few crowned heads felt sufficient interest in peoples to assist and develope their interests and in- dustry. We are, of all people, about the last who ought to withhold from France an expression of our deep and sincere sympathy with her in the throes of her bitter trials and troubles.