Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

I I BRING FAIR FLOWERS. I bring fair flowers and strew them Above thy place of rest- The sweetest and the brightest, The flowers thou lov'dst the best; Thy hand has often teuded, Thine eye look'd on their bloom "Tis tit they there should wither— I lay them on thy tomb. I'm lonely now thou'st left me My hopes are like those flowers—1 Broke from the stem, they .perish, E'en in a few brief hours. Oh, wearily I wander Where late thy steps have been, My heart's deep shadows resting On each familiar scene. The hearth has lost its brightness, I feel it eo!d and drear It wants thy smile to light it, Thy voice of love to cheer; Yet art thou now not near me ? Is it not all a dream ? Shall I not wake aud fiud it Pass with the moruing beam ? Here—when the day is fading. When sinks the waning sun— I'll tell thee all my sorrows, As I have ever done. I'll bring fair flowers of beauty, And lay them ou thy tomb; Summer's last breath shall scatter O'er thee their latest bloom. I Eilesmere. _u- I S. E. J,

THE BRYNMALLY ACCIDENT. 1 T.{ anxiety and doubt which for th, past three fjur weeks have boe-i felt as to the fate of thirteen hapless individuals who were iiti nva to have rumaincil down in the Bryn- vn.iliy work-, when the watar first broke in, this week been dispelled. The whole of t ie men have been discovered—dead. Not ane of the missing thirteen has remained alive f io relate the horr irs and sufferings which they must have Twrod, or to tell the H secrets of their prison house." Their hopes and their ile.^piir will now alike be for ever unknown, and in some instances even the immediate causes of their death. For some days, and even weeks after the catastrophe had occurred, hopes were i-niert lined by their surviving families and friends, that they Illar have somehow escaped Luiue iiate destruction, by retiring to an eleva- ted portion of the workings, and it is probable that the majority of them did so. Hunger and and, more fatal still, the deadly choke and sulphur dump, however, must have soon wrought their deadly work, on the unfortunate men thus immured. Humanity shudders when It reflects on their situation, thus cased up as they were within a living tomb, from which it was impossible to effect an escape. Their un- happy fate has produced immense excitement throughout ali the adjoining counties of Eng- land and Wales, and thousands of individuals of both sexes have weekly visited the scene of the disaster. We are happy to find that the svmpathy created has been directed to a prac- I tical channel, and that there is every probabil- i.y of their families, being in some measure pro- vided for by means of a public subscription. This, though it will not restore the dead, will at least assist to comfort the living, who other- wise would be dependent on precarious charity or parochial relief. The first body was discovered on Friday last, and most singular it chanced to be that of Ishurttil Griffiths, who broke through the Mivrtition wall of the coal which separated the W") from the water, and caused the in- undation. He must have been drowned at once by the terrible rush of water which broke in, and there was a large bruise on his forehead ::3 if a large stone had struck him, most prob- •i!)lv carried out of the wall by the force of the watei*. Ilu friends are from the neighbour- hood of Mold, and on Monday after the jury ha 1 viewed the body, he was taken to Buckley, where he was buried. On Saturday morning three other bodies were recovered, leaving nine remaining in the pit. On Monday morning an inq uest was held on the bodies, at the Grapes inn, Moss, before B. H. Thelwall, Esq and a uiry composed of eighteen respectable men, I the majority of whom are connected with the mining works of this district. The inquest was adjourned in consequence of representations madu by Mr. Clayton, who stated that he be- t lieved the other bodies would be shortly found, and also by reason of the absence of the Government [nspector. The jury met again Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, when they were in- ¡ form ;d that another body, that of Evan j 1t)]¡!rts, had been discovered, and it was again yljourned for the same reasons as before, to Wednesday evening, at 5 o'clock. When they assembled on this occasion they were told that the whole of the men had been brought up to ¡ -the bank—the last having been found about un hour or so before. The proceedings which took place at this sitting is reported in another column,from which it will be perceived that the examination of witnesses will commence on Monday morninj next, the 3rd inst. The cause of death being known in one sense, the jury will have nothing to do but to deter- mine on the cause of the accident, as stated to them by the coroner. They will simply have to decide, from the evidence which will be adduced whether the inundation was the result of pure accident which human forethought could not have calculated upon or prevented; or whether it arose from t.e carelessness, neglect, or mis- management of the managers and overlookers of the work, and If from the latter, who the culpable parties were. Of the real cause of the disaster, both wc, as well as the public generally are necessarily ignorant, and it would be as un- wise as unfair to indulge in idle surmises, much less to prejudge the case. The public can have no interest in the matter, beyond the very natural desire to see that impartial justice is done between all parties, and on this matter some amount of curiosity certainly does exist. On this point we certainly diner somewhat from the principles enunciated by the coroner on Wednesday last in his observations to the jury, whilst we cordially agree with those ex- pressed by Mr. Lowe, the foreman, and Mr. Napier. This is no common occurrence—the j loss of thirteen valuable lives and as by the law of England, coroners' inquests are deter- mined to be open courts, steps should be taken to ensure a bearing for the public, if they choose to attend. At least it is scarcely right t • hold the inquest in a room so small that it i will scarcely suffice to accommodate the jury, the press, -and the witnesses, to say nothing of the friends and relations of the deceased, alii especially when rooms, of the most capacious dimensions, can be readily procured in the neighbourhood. Mr. Thelwall is at perfect liberty to snub or deride the press, if it so please him-that will make no difference, we presume, to us or to anyone else but we scarcely think he is justified in causing an in- convenience first, and then telling the public that they must take up with it. We do not know that the inhabitants of Wrexham are more curious or gossipping than those of the Moss, or elsewhere; but ifit were so proved, it would hardly amount to a sound legal reason why th'y should be virtually debarred from at- J tending a public inquest, or that they should be designated as those curiosity people if they took advantage of their privilege. Our courts of justice are made roomy and capacious fur this express purpose, and what are coroners inqnests but a species of courts of justice? In j cases of this kind, publicity should be courted 3pen!" v and fairly wooed—so that justice may nnt only be done, but that demonstration of the fict may be adduced. Mr. Lowe stated, that a recent inquest in South Wales, by reason j of the ecitement which prevailed, and the consequent large number of people anxious to, watch the proceedings, the coroner and jury sat in a very large room In order to accommo- date the public. These, too, may have been mere-curiosity people" for what we know, but they were courteously treated by the coroner, nevertheless, and we are strongly Hl- clined to believe that, if a portion of that courtesy was exhibited on the present occasion it would be a much better plan for all parties- (.I Jl1ceTned,

DOES THE NATION REQUIRE A REFORM B I L L ? To this plain question, we at once give an an- swer-it docs. In this land of liberty where ;trf, f .ri-nd to be,—in this country of free- ■ ■; <>■ is 'i>,chuckled and mail is • •• 1- of respect- L., have no voice whatever in making the laws b^ which they and the privileged classes are alike governed, and who, politically speaking have no privileges. There are anomalies in our political system which cannot be defended or extenuated by an any subtlety of logic, or mystiiied declamation, and they must be, and in time, will be rectified. Can any reason be adduced why a man who pays £ 45 per annum for his farm or house, shall not have a vote in the election of a county member, whilst his neighbour who may happen to pay £5 more shall be allowed by law to possess the privi- lege ? We ask, can any reason be alleged for this? Again, in Boroughs, if an householder be rated to the amount of £ 10, he is adjudged bylaw, to be a proner person to exercise the elective franchise; but should the same indi- vidual remove his residence but half a mile out of the liberties of the so-called borough, his hI.' I:> right or whatever it may be termed, at once ceases, and he is pronounced (by law) not to be a proper person i Can anything be more inconceivably absurd or unjust than such a regulation as this, or can any law be framed or devised more calculated to produce heart-burn- ings and discontent, or to throw discredit and ridicule on the whole machinery of government than this ? We maintain that if any person contribute direct taxes for the support of the government he has an unquestionable right to have a voice in framing the laws by the medium of a representative and if he be de- barred from that right, he is, in a restricted sense, a slave. Practically speaking, this is apparent to every one who thinks at all on the subject. The present law does not operate ,so as to give the franchise to even the best con- ducted and most intelligent portion of the com- munity letting alone the question of right. However useful they may be, and whatever good qualities they may possess a3 a class, our farmers are not the most intelligent portion of the nation, nor are they the best or safest guardians of its liberties. They know but lit- tle of home politics, and less of foreign matters, j and yet, by law, they are supposed to be well versed in both. The cause of this is plain. Small farmers are under the immediate influ- ence of their landlords, and hence they are in- vested with a right denied to better men than themselves, but who happen at the same time to be less under the controul of the aristocracy and the higher classes. In the Boroughs, though the discrepancy is lese gross, the pres- ent law is not only invidious but unjust. Wrexham has some 7,00) inhabitants, and out of this number about 300 can vote for a Borough Member. A great portion of these are enlightened and intelligent men, and exer- cise their privilege conscientiously and proper- ly. But it is nevertheless true that there are hundreds of men in this town, householders, mechanics, and others, not included in the list of voters, who are as intelligent and in every respects as good and loyal citizens us the majority of the 300. This fact cannot be de- nied, and it can be affirmed of nearly every borough in i he kingdom. We wish to be in- formed, then, why an anomaly so vexatious a id unjust should be allowed to exist? We boast loudly of our popular rights, our justice &c.—Bah It is a cry merely, and not politi- cally, a reality. Again as to the distribution of our M.P's. Manchester has a population of 400,000 in- habitants, and is withal one of the most iru- portant and richest cities in the empire, and it returns two members to Parliament. Chester, and Shrewsbury, have respectively about 30,000 and 25,000 of population, and they also return each two members. Can any of our Tory or Whig friends satisfactorily explain to us the justice or the policy of this gross inequality ? Our readers will perceive that in this illustra- tion, we have not chosen an extreme case, as we only wish to show fairly and temperately the unsound and rotten basis of the present system, for it is rotten and diseased to its very core. It is a myth to assume that the people of this country are fairly represented in the House of Commons under the present electoral arrangements, and no one knows it better tnan the aristocracy themselves. In their natural anxiety to preserve their own privileges, they have taken care to balk the people, hitherto, of theirs, under one cloak or another, and it is high time that matters were somewhat equal- ised. There are only 1,000,000 electors in the three kingdoms, out of a population of 27,000,000, and this upon the very face of it proves that whatever else it may be, our re- presentative system is not a popular one. In this matter figures of fact are much more conclusive than figures of speech. It is rumoured in political circles that Lord Palmerston, intends, in the next Session, to in- troduce a new lieform Bill for the considera- tion of the Legislature. If this be true it is high time for the people to be upon the alert, for nothing substantial will be obtained with- out a severe struggle. Lord John Russell, a few Sessions ago expressed himselffavourable to the franchise being extended to all persons who are assessed at EG to the poor's-rates, and if this were but granted, the evils complained of would be much reduced, if not entirely done away with. The present system is a disgrace to Englishmen, and it will be their own faults if it be not modified.

SUMMARY. THE Emperor of the French, through the columns of the official Moniteur, has thought proper to snub the Press of England, for being too plain spoken and downright, or, in the I language of the French government organ, for endeavouring to spread calumnies respecting the French government." Now as the French government happens to be centred in the Em- I peror himself, all this tirade simply means, that the English press speaks as palinly of the acts I of Louis Napoleon, his policy and government as it would of the English government, or that of Naples, Spain, America, or any other foreign state. This, of course, is personally distasteful to a ruler who has risen to power by gagging the free press of his own country and trampling in blood, on its liberties. He states that he "is aware of the respect which is paid to the liberty of the Press in England, but he certainly does not appear to admire the system very much. If be does not respect the liberty of the Press, ? do-and what we should like to know, has he in right, to say to us on the subject ? If he wishes to recede from the English alliance and to join the Continental despots, he can do so, and welcome; but it is too much to expect that Englishmen are to follow at his car, or for us to square our laws and to model our institu- tions just to suit a quondam French adven- turer, though now a French Emperor. If the French alliance is to cost us our liberty, the sooner it is dissolved the better; and it will be dissolved, if there be much more in- tolerant interference of this kind. We can sympathise with the French nation, but we cannot well league with tyrants and despots nor, it .ppears, can they well mate with us. Napoleon must not judge of Englishmen alto- gether by the character of its individual states- men, nor, in his confusion, mistake London for Paris. We are not in a remarkably fine hu- mour with our own government jnst at pre- sent, by reason of its truckling and puerile foreign policy—and Napoleon may depend up- on It that we shall permit no impertinent interference of his. The conduct of the Western Powers in their quarrel with the King of Naples is beyond all comprehension. It is a problem not to be solved by any known rules of policy or hu- man action. This week intelligence has been received that the French and English ambas- sadors have taken their departure from Na- ples, and that all diplomatic relations have ceased between England and France, on one haiii l, and licmba on the other. Well—and what then ? ICing Bomba can rule his loving subjects we presume wunoui tueir assistance, and as for their friendship, he really does not seem desirous of cultivating it. The Paris, correspondent of the Time* gravely informed I its readers on Wednesday, that the King of Naples does not intend to issue a circular j defending his conduct. Of course, he does not, for he knows it is indefensible, and besides, his real strength and security consists m remain- in-rnassivs Tn be sure, we have despatched ? ?0?! ticet t. the Itab-.n wat?to pro- t?-f Brit?h and French interests in Naples. This is very prudent and safe policy no doubt —but what if King Bomba give strict orders to the Lazzaroni not to interfere with French and English subjects," or their interests—what then ? What inconvenience can he be supposed to suffer from the presence of the fleets some- where off the coasts of Sardinia, or in what way can they be calculated to aid the Italian question ? The whole affair is foolish and ridiculous, and all Europe, with the exception perhaps of our own cabinet, is aware of it, and are chuckling finely in their sleeves. It is something novel for a fro ward and naughty child to successfully outwit and brave the angry menaces of two renowned giants, but this is being fairly achieved by the King of Naples. England has evidently fallen into bad company, and the sooner she cuts their acquaintance the better. Powerful as we are, we cannot afford to become the laughing stock of the world, not even to ensure the continuance of the entente cordiale. Cromwell and Pitt, had their faults, but they made England feared and respected nevertheless, but-we must speak now of other matters. From America, the latest intelligence is both interesting and important. Pensylvania has declared in favour of Buchanan, the pro- slavery candidate for the Presidency, which will have a most important effect on the Election. ¡ Col. Fremont's chances of success before this untoward event were greater than those of his I iopponeut, but this has materially altered the aspects of affairs. The interest attached to this great struggle is increasing every day, as the result will greatly influence the relations be- tween this country and the States. England has no enemy so bitter or so unscrupulous as I the pro-slavery party in America, and if pos- sible, if they gain the ascendency, a rupture will be brought about. In the abstract, and ou principle, Englishmen wish to see slavery abolished but this question also aflects their material interests, as well as the civil and re- ligious liberty of the world. Ordinarily it would matter but little to the British public, whom the Americans choose for their President, but in this- struggle a great principle is involved, and also the international laws of civilized nations. A Cabinet Council of ministers will be held on the 15th of this month, the first that has been held since the prorogation of Parliament. Rumours are afloat that the government in- tend in the next Session to introduce a new Reform Bill, but as yet nothing is known of its character or its principles. Ministers it would appear are making careful preparations to meet Parliament on its next opening, and in the absence of debates in the House of Commons, the ministerialists are expounding their views to the different constituencies. The practice of members annually explaining their opinions and votes, has been much extended of late years, and is a virtual acknowledgement of the desirability of shortened Parliaments, triennially or otherwise. Fro: the disorganised state of parties, and the preparations made by minis- ters, it is probable that a disolution will take place the next Session, which certainly will be no loss to the country.

WREXHAM PETTY SESSIONS. ) MOXDAT, October 27, 1856.-Betore Viscount Dunganuon, (Chairman); T. L. Fitzhugh; R. R. Wingfield, and Simon Yo; k", Esqrs. AN UNGRATEFUL VILLAQO. I Harriet Evuns, formerly well known to the police while the militia enlivened our streets, as a boisterou9 nymph of the pave, was charged with having disturb- ed the tranquillity of her stepfather's domicile ou the night of Sunday last. It appeared that her stepfather, a poor besom ranker, who is already burdened with, supporting her bastard children, was on that night subjected to one of her too frequent out-bursts, while she was uoder the influence of drink. He stated that he was still willing to provide for her illegitimate off- spring, on condition that she would relieve him of her presence. Inspector Lamb said that on tke evening in question he found the defendant lying ou a foot- path leadiug to the Union Workhouse. The police had not seen much of her since the militia were dis- banded. The defendant having promised to amend her conduct, she was discharged. Tli 10 GREBN-EYED MOXSTER. I Mr. Charlea Koberts, th3 assistant overseer, charg- ed a collier, named Edward Williams, with having deserted his wife aud family. Although it appeared that his wife had borne him four pledges of affection, this swarthy Othello endeavoured to palliate his cruel desertion of her aud them by expressing his doubts of his wife's fiJelity-" She was too great with ano- ther man This plea, however, not proving a legal bar to an overseer's claims in this court, he admitted his willingness once more to return aud cherish her and them, provided she would only behave herself more discreetly for the future, aud would pay the costs into the bargain. On this admission he was let off, subject to the "settliug" which was in store for him with his wife-and the overseer. POLICE EXEMPT FROM TQLt. I A case was brouglit lorward in ine gtiapo or a sum- mons served upon James Suelsou, the keeper ot the toll-bar on the Holt ltoad, for having demanded tell from a police constable while travelling on duty in a vehicle. As the whole affair arose out ot a misunder- standing, the case was dismissed on the costs being paid by the collector. There were two cases, one of riding without reins, and the other for not having the owner's name on a cart, but they present no new point of interest to any one except the parties tiued and Lord Dungannon. I WREXHAM FAIK, Wednesday, October 29.—At our fair held this day, there was a tolerably large at tendance of both buyers and sellers. Cattle and pigs were in demand at full prices. The supply of horses was small. DENBIGH LUNATIC ASYLUM.—The Wrexham Union lias paid to the Denbigh Lunatic Assylum ou account of paupers, for the last six months, above £ 166. 'lEA MEETING IN TilE MUSIC IIAIX.—The anni- versar y tea meeting of Penybryn Independent Ch;:pel, was held in the Music Hall, Wrexham, on Tuesday last. The Hall, which was profusely decorated with flowers and evergreens, presented a most beautiful appearance 350 persons sat down to tea. The or- chestra was filled with the members ot the Adwy and Wern choirs, who sang with very great taste and feel- ing, several pieces of sacred mnsic, to the great de- light of all present; Mr. Powell, of Summer-hill, played several pieces of music on the harmonium in the course of the evening. After tea a public meet- ing was betl, Rev J G Short in the chair. Addres* ses were delivered on several most important subjects by the llevs. E..GritSth, (baptist) Wrexham; F. B. Brovm, (Independent) Wrexham; W. Lloyd, Weru; Dewsnapp, (Independent) Liverpool; T. Hooley, (Wesleyan) Wrexham; W. Sapcoat, (Primitive Mcthodis') Wrexham; J. Evans, (Independent) Rhus and Mr. Morgan, and Mr. Bourke- A HlNT TO FARMERS.—-To show the importance of breeding horses from a good slock, we know as a fact that Mr. John Edwards, of Giesford, sold at our fair on Wednesday last, a weaning cart colt for X20. The price is high, but we were informed by an excel- lent judge that very seldom had he seen so good and promising a colt. DIiATH OF Da. HUGHES.—"We have this week the melancholy duty of recording the death of F. J. Hughes, Esq., of Acton House, a magistrate and also senior deputy lieutenant of this county. The deceased had resided in Wrexham and its neighbourhood for nearly half a century, and was universally respected by rich and poor alike, for his kind and gentlemanly manners and charitable dis- 'I position. As a magistrate his failings leaned to mercy's side and though anxious to repress crime and to punish guilt, he was most indulgent to the young, being more inclined in such cases to reclaim I than to punish. He was favourable to juvenile re- I formitones, having sound faith in human nature and good example. He was the senior magistrate on the bench, but for some time past he has but rarely attended, by reason of illness and declining health. In politics the deceased was a consistent Tory but though a warm partisan, the amiability of his character prevented him beitg an unscrupu- lous one, and he has gone to his grave full of years, I and honoured and beloved by all who knew him. Most kind in private life, and hospitable to all aruaud him, his memory will be cherished for many years to come, as a Christian, a gentleman, a neigh- Dour, ana a triend OSWESTBY AND NEWTOWN RAIL-%VAY. -ilt 18 again stated positively that the difficulties which have prevented the opening operations for the con- struction of this important line are now all remov- ed, and the immediate commencement of the works may now be deemed certain. It is to be lamented the unhappy differences which have prevented the prompt execution of the works on this railway, and the more is it to be regretted when it is consider- ed that the intended line will form the first link from the North and Midland Counties, and of the long talkeJ-of direct communication with the great harbour tf Milford Haven.

GRAND TREAT TO THE OSWESTRY NATIONAL SCHOOLCHILDREN. It is one of the most pleasing tasks of the public journalist, to record from time to time, those testimonials which are accorded to to individuals distinguished for virtue, useful- i ness, or talent, by their fellow men. The world is not chary, after all, of its praise and approbation, when they are really deserved. The connection between a clergyman and his flock is of the most interesting character; he it is who comforts them in the hours of adversity .—cheers their drooping spirits, and sustains them under difficulties and privations. The links which bind them together are sacred; and if he i-eally fulfil the duties of his high calling," he is the object of their love and ven- eration. For some years past, the Rev. L. Wynne Jones has ministered to the spiritual wants of the inhabitants of this town, and has, by his uniform kindness, amiability, and atten- I tion, gained golden opinions from all classes. During the past month he has been united to an accomplished and kind lady, Miss Hughes, of Bronjrhton Lodge, Chester, and formerly of Llanfyllin and during the temporary absence of the "happy couple," their friends and well- wishers in Oswestry, resolved on manifesting their joy on the auspicious occassion, in a man- ner which they knew would be especially agreeable to them both. Mr. Jones, is parti- cularly interested in the National and Sunday schools, and several ladles and gentlemen de- termined on shewing their esteem and admira- tion, by originating a treat to them on a large scale. In furtherance of this object, the teachers were induced to collect subscriptions, in which they were very successful, between £20 and X30 being collected in a few days, and the Powis Market Hall, was decided on as the place where the treat was to take place. On Thursday last, the hall was profusely and picturesquely decorated with evergreeiis,clirist- mas trees, and wedding favours, the tout en- semble, having a most pleasing appearance. On Friday (yesterday), the treat took place, and what, with friends, teachers, and the school children, between six and seven hundred per- son:; partook of tea. This social gathering was equally creditable to all the parties con- cerned, (to the ladies especially whose exer- tions were most praiseworthy) and must be most grateful to the feelings of them on whose account it was originated as evincing the esteem and sympathy of the flock to whose spiritual wants he ministers,-Oswestry Herald. OSWESTRY COUNTY COURT. j SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 1860.-Bufore E. L. Richards, Esq., Judge. D. Edwards v. John Davies.-This was an action brought by the plaintiff, who lives in the Clawdd Du, Oswestry, to recover 8s. claimed by him of the defendant, a carrier from Llanfyllin, under the fol- lowing circumstances. A little while ago, Edwards was employed by Davies to carry a jar of rum from the railway station to the Bell Inn, Church Street, when he accidentally broke the jar and spilled he rum. Davies sued Edv ards in the County Court and got the value allowed him. Subsequently, Edwards discovered that Mr Southam, of Shrews- bury, had returned Davies Ss. on account of the ac- cident, whilst he ha.d charged Edwards the full sum. Edwards now sued for the money which had been so allowed.-Da-vies admitted having received a few shillings, but that was for his trouble and attending the court. Ultimately his Honour told him to settle the difficulty-by paying. Samuel Jones v. B. Jarris.-Ttic plaintiff, a haw- ker, applied for '6a. for the keep of some child- ren of the defendant, R. Jarvis. He h.d, he said, agreed to keep defendant's little g rl for Is 6d per week, but in a short ti;il he palmed no less than four upon him. He thought Is 6d a week for four children was too little, and he par- ticularly wished to learn his Honours view on that point. His Honour's being of a similar nature with his own, the plaintiff won his cause. C. Minshall v. Great JPtsfern Railway Company. —The plaintiff in this case is a solicitor Oiwes- try, and the defendants as above. The a< tion was to recover 25 3s., the amoant of damage done to a pier glass in its carriage from London to Oswestry. Mr Minshall conducted his own case, Mr Preston. of Chester, appeared on behalf of the Company. The facts ef the case are as follows:—In June last, Mr John Minshall, hop merchant, London, pur- chased some pier glasses of Mr Heurd, Tottenham Court Road, and ordered them to be sent to his bro- ther's address, Oswestry. On July fair-day, Jeffrey Poole, in the employ of Messrs Minshall and Dale, was sent to the Oswestry railway station, and with the assistance of John Parry, he brought a case up on a truck to Mr C. Minshall's house. When the top was unscrewed, it was discovered that the lar- ger glass was broken. This was the plaintiff's case. Mr. Preston replied at considerable length, and contended that as the value of the package was above £10, the Company was exempt, under the Carriers Act, from 11 liability on account of damage. He also said ti.at there was no special contract in which Hughes (who took the cases from Mr Heard's to the railway station, London), was the agent of the consignee.—Mr Minshall replied, that there was no evidence to show that the value of the consig- ment amounted to £ 10, whilst his own glasses were certainly under that sum. He also contended that the company must have known by the addresses that the goods belonged to different consignees. He then referred to Cardwell's Act in which it is declared that all mere notices of conditions issued by Carrier's were null and void. After a long dis- cussion on these points, his Honour deferred his judgment, as the case involved a novel point, and it was of great importance to the public.— Herald. MAESBURY. ro I A I ?< I ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENT UIIAPEL. I -The first anniversary of this chapel was held on Sunday and Monday last, sermons being preached on the former day by the Rev II Smitn, and Mr Morris. On Monday a public meeting was held in the chapel, T. Miushall, Esq., of Oswestry, in the chair There was a moderate attendance from Os- westry and the districts of persons interested in the proceedings. The meeting was addressed by Mr I Mr D C Davies, Mr Lacon, the Rev H Smith, Mr Gregory, Mr W Hodges, and Mr T Minshall. The several speakers dwelt on the importance of reli- gion to mankind even in a temporal point of view, as they thereby became better masters and men, and also on the advantages of employing laymen to preach the Gospel. Mr Gregory read a statement from which it appeared that there is a debt remain- ing on the chapel of £26, and intimated that it would be paid off in about three years time. The Chairman remarked that the Bible aid" owe no man anything," and he trusted they would not be I throe years in obeying the Bible. WELSHPOOL. I KETXTRN OF CAPT. JOHNSON AND MKS JOHNSON —That much respected lady, and kind patroness of the neighbouring cottiers, Mrs. Johnson, (formerly Miss Pugh, eldest daughter of Mr. Pugh, of Llan- erchydol,) arrived here after her marriage tour, on the 27th ult., when a really exciting demonstration of joy at her arrival was manifested by all residents in the vicinity, gentle and simple. Arches were erected on her route of entrance, and flags and banners waved to her their silent welcome. The other usual accessories on such rejoicings, such as bell-ringing, &c., were indulged in until late in the evening, when its shades quietly terminated this truly hearty Welcome Home." On Saturday last, the 25th ultimo, the horse keeper at the Oak Inn, in this town, named Tho- mas White, was discovered to have cut his throat so severely that, although surgical assistance was rendered as promptly as possible afterwards, the unfortunate man only lived until the following day. It is believed that he must have committed the rash act while in a delirious state of mind, brought on by drinking, to which he had been ex- cessively addicted during the last fortnight. THE STAG HUNT.—On Thursday last a noble stag was captured in Powis Castle Park (an outlier for two years) for the occasion of the stag hunt at the Royal Oak Welshpool, on the 5th of November next. A more gallant animal has not been cap- tured in the Ciistle Park for the last 20 years. He afforded some capital sport, and it was with great difficulty after a hard run, that he was secured and there is no doubt from the speed and activity he showed in running and leaping, that he will when started afford those who may be fortunate enough I to be well mounted on the occasion an admirable day's sport. Ootvegtry_ Herald. LLANFYLLIN. un I-riclay, the itll ultimo, the Uourt Llwyn Order of Foresters held their anniversary at the Red Lion Inn, Llanfyllin. In the morning the members, preceded hy a band, and wearing their regalia, proceeded to the parish church, and heard a sermon delivered by the Rev Edward Edwards, of Llanasa. They afterwards visited Llwyii, the seat of John Dugdale, Esq, and then returned to din- ner at the Red Lion. R Davies, Esq, surgeon to the court, was chairman on the occasion. At this anniversary J M Dugdale, Esq, was made an hono- rary member, and 21 new members initiated. The dinner, to which more than 70 sat down, did great credit to Mrs Lloyd, the hostess, and the evening wa& enlivened by the playing of Mr Bibby'a brass band.—Oswestry Herald^ f- I HORRIBLE MURDER AT CHESTER. In our number of last Saturday, we gave an account of the apprehension of William Jackson, for the murder of his two childron at Chester. We now snbjoin his examination before the Mayor, and his committal to Chester Castle for the dreadful crime. The prisoner William Jackson was placed at the bar in the Town Hall on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, the Mayor explaining, that in consequen- ce ot the public excitement which the case had caused, the proceedings were removed from the Prentice Court to the place where they were then met, in order that the public might hear what was going on; and he trusted that the utmost still ness would prevail during the inquiry. The Court throughout the whole of the examination was den- sely crowded, and there was great excitement in the streets. The prisoner was much altered in ap- pearance, he looked pale, but still maintained a sullen demeanour, and assumed an appearance of unconcern. The nrst witness called was an intel- ligent little girl named Mary Ann Green-She said, I live with Charles Hancock, in Foundry-lane, in this city. I have been in the habit of dressing and undressing the little boy and girl, their names are Johnny and Betsy. About a month ago Mrs. Hancock told me to take them to Mrs. Rogers in Handbridge I took them there at 10 o'clock in the morning when I got to the Coach and Horses I saw the prisoner hj came to meet me at the door I said, If you please Mrs. Hancock has sent the two children." The prisoner said, What did you bring them here for ?" I said, Mrs Hancock has sent them." He replied, that I must take them back;" I then left the children with him; I saw them go into the house and sit down; I then went away Mrs. Rog- ers was in the house at the time, I saw her go into the parlour I saw the bodies of the two children at the Workhouse on Thursday last. Tha'cIoUies were then produced, and the witness identified the bonnet, frock, tippet, and petticoats of the little girl, and the clothes of the little boy, as well as a little bag which the little boy had, and which contained some marbles and a squirt. Examination continued-I washed and dressed both the children on the morning I took them to Handhridge. William Roberts was then called. He said I am in the employ of Mr. Rogers, nurseryman, Hand- bridge—I recollect Saturday the 27th of Septem- ber last; 1 saw the prisoner on that day about half- past five he was going up towards the garden on Wednesday last I saw him in the garden, going down the walk towards the spot where the bodies were found on the Thursday I went to the pit and there found P.C. Whittaker and Mr Rogers I saw a privet on the side of the pit; I went into the pit and put my spade into the ground, there was a great smell; I said, There is something here;" the constable told me not to be afraid I then put my spade into the ground a second time and turned up the soil and saw the foot of a little child; I as- sisted t3 take the bodies out, and down to the Work- house. Mr John Hill, chief constable, was then sworn, and his evidence given on Thursday last read over. James Long, inspector of police, said-I accom- panied Mr Hill to the pit hole on Thursday last, and saw the bodies of the two children taken out; I saw the bonnet produced taken out of the hole where the little girl's body lay tfter the jury had viewed the bodies I took possession of the clothes produced I made a second search in the hole and found on the right side where the body of the boy had lain the bag now produced, containing six marbles, a button, and a syringe. Clikries Speed, serjeant of police, said-I re- ceived intructions to apprehend the prisoner on Wednesday last; I apprehended him 0.1 the city walls, near the Nuns' Gardens; I told him that he i%a.-i suspected of having destroyed his children, and i if he e,mld not account to me for them I should Itake him into custody. He replied, They are all right, &nd my wife shall never know where they are." I then took him to the Police-office, and he 1tliei in the presence of Mr. Hill repeated the state- ment he had made three separate times. Francis Co greavo, on being sworn, said I reside in Handbridge I know the prisoner at the bar I have known him for some time; I recollect Satur- day, the 27th of September it was a very wet day; he came to my house between four and half-past; his boots were dirty, and one of his arms was cov- ered with sludge I believe it was his right arm the dirt resembled that which is now in the bottom of the pit he asked for the shoe brushes to clean his shoes I told him they were in the back yard ( and he went there and cleaned his shoes he theu washed himself; my house is not a hundred yard from the garden, s James Broadway, a dentist residing at Rogers' garden, deposed to seeing the prisoner in the gar- den the day his wife came to Chester, and t t he appeared very much confused. When told that his wife wanted to know where the children were, he replied I know where they are, they are in those hands who will take care of them. Mr. Thomas Brittain, surgeon, was then exam- ined, and detailed the nature and extent of the in- guries received, which, in both cases, he said, were sufficicient to have caused death. This being the whole of the case against the prisoner, The MAYOR then asked the prisoner whether he had anything to say, He replied, Nothing at all Sir. The MAYOR then said—" We commit you to take your trial for 'Wilful murder.' The prisoner was then removed amidst the his ses and groans of the vast numbers who crowded the court, and its entrances. Shortly afterwards he was taken to the Castle, where he is now awaiting his trial at the next Assizes. BUlUAL OF JACKSON'S CHILDREN.—Mary Jane and John Edward Jackson, the victims of their farther's inhuman butchery, were buried on Satur- day last in the Cemetry. The bodies were con- veyed there in a cab which was followed by an immense concourse of people. The police were stationed at the Cemetry gates, and had difficulty in preventing the people from forcing their way into the grounds. RUABON COUNTY COURT: This court was held on Monday, before Edward Lewis Richards, Esq., Judge. Mr Bucktou officiated as registrar, this being the nrst court held since hia appointment to that office. There had heeu 44 plants entered, three-fourths of which had been either paid into court or with- drawn. Evans and Son v. Lady Marshall.—This was an action brought for beer supplied by plaintiffs, who were maltsters and brewers at Ruabon, on the year 1851. Mr. Evans, the senior partner, who appeared said, that the goods had been supplied as stated in the particulars, and that the reason why her ladyship had not been asked to settle the account before this year was, that shortly after the goods had been supplied, his son and himself had quarrelled, and the former had left Ruabon. The account appeared inset tied in the books of the firm, but supposing his son had re- cei ved the money, he did not make any application for it. His son had, this year, returned home in ill health, and informed him that the bill had never been paid. He had therefore sent in the account, and had made frequent applications to Lady Marshall for a settlement of it, but she refused to do so, and hence the present action. He called the woman who had brewed the beer and the man who delivered it in support of his case, and afterwards underwent a strict cross-examination by her ladyship (who defended her own cast) who questioned him particvlarly as to the frequent app ica'ious he add he had made, which she elicited amounted to four. Eventually, ner ladyship hauded in a receipt for the beer in question, from which it seemed the amount had been paid to God- frey Evans (the son) a month after delivery. There being no getting over this, after some severe remarks by his Honour, on the couduct of the plaintiffs, a verdict was entered for the defendant. The other cases were altogether uninteresting. I Huthin. An amateur concert for the restoration of Knthin church came off by the attendance of an overflowing audience on the 28th ult, at the County Hall, tiuthin, the whole being under the management of Mr Muu- den, through whose superior geueralship the whole was perfect in arrangement and result. The singing of Miss Wynne, in the Welsh costume gave pleasing effect to the occasion the young lady was well re- ceived and obtained many encores. The vocal powers of the Messrs. Davis were also much admired, and evidenced great musical talent. Mr Hulse ou his favourite violin, and Mr T D Morris, with his harp, were quite at home, and their superior performances too well known to require comment. Mr Mallensou, quadrille baud master, Shaw's Hrow, Liverpool, pro duced sweet and soft strains of the most melodious character. Mr. Burnett, of Liverpool, and Mr Mas. ters, of Ruthin, were successful in their efiorts to please. The execution of Dr T. C. Jones, on the flute was of a masterly description, and the perform- ance of Misses Owen evinced great taste and musical talent. Mr H. C. Jones was in good voice and much applauded. Boquets were offered at the feet of Miss Wynne, as the prima donna" of the evening. At the conclusion a thuuder of applause gave token of general approval. LLANRUAIADH-YN-MOCHNANT.—On the 30th nit, at 3 o'clock a vestry was held for the purpose of elect- i ing a trustee of the poor in this parish, to fill the ) office vacant by the death of the late Mr. Roberts, Lloran' Theon ir was taken by/the Vicar. 1t. J. 't l ie V i ca r. Nl r. J. I Pierce, of Vrougoch, moved the first resolution, that | Charles Davies, Esq, Reubadia, was a fit and proper person to fill the vacant office, which was seconded by John Foulkes, Esq, of Garthwyr. T. W. Davies, Esq, surgeon, then proposed that Mr Richards, Gar- I thwyr, should be elected, but as no one seconded it, the motion was lost. Mr Davies was consequently declared to be elected.

I MANAGEMENT OF THE BltYMBO WORK- MEN'S FUND. To the Editor of the Denbighshire Advertiser. I Ii SIB,—Allow me through the median of your paper to call the attention of the Brymbo Company's officials and others to the following. There is in Brymbo what is called the Workman's Fund, or club, to sup- port which there is 3d per -61 stopped in the Brymbo I Company's office out ot their workmen's wages; that is, for every twenty shillings the workmen earn, they pay threepence to the club. We have a doctor who is paid out of this, and also a British School, which is attended by 70 or 80 of the workmen's children, the schoolmaster of which is paid out of the funds of the club. There is much dissatisfaction expressed by the workmen as to the manner in which this club is con- ducted. I am told that upon an average there is £2,000 per mouth paid in wages by the Brymbo Com- pany. Deducting 3d per J61 out of this, gives E25 to the club every month. Now, if a man is unable to follow his employment through sickness, there is no- thing given to him out of this club, let his family be large or small. A man must be through accident uu- able to follow his employment before he is entitled to any pay out of this club, and then his pay is but 5s per week; but the pay varies according to the wa- ges the man might earn—5s being the highest week- ly pay a man can receive. But for the first week that a man is uua;)Ie to follow his employment through accident, he receives nothing; therefore he receives but one week's pay for the first fortnight he is at home. This rule gives great dissatisfaction to the workmen or members, and is very much com- plained of. There is a committee which sits once per mouth to transact the business of this club, and that committee is made up of charter masters, one man from the furnaces or foundry, and the Brymbo offi- cials. These officials have great influence over the minds of the other parties on the committee, and any proposition made by either one of these officials is ge- nerally agreed to, through fear. should they oppose it, of giving offence or losing favour in their eyes. Men who would apeak their minds upon any other subject, end before any other party, are afraid of do- ing so here for the sake of their own interests. Now, in any other club there is either a quarterly or half- yearly or yearly report, informing the members of the progress of the club, what is paid in, and what is paid out, what their doctor's salaiy is, or any Other expenses incurred in that quarter, half year, or year, and what remains in the box; but we, the workmen of Brymbo, and members of this club, have never yet seen such report, nor have we been in- formed in any way of the state of the club of what is paid in or what is paid out; what is paid to the doctor, or anything belouging to it. Neither have we ard rules printed for our club, which 1 think every member ought to have or at least let a few be posted up here anl there in the most conspicuous parts of our works, that every man may see them. Another thiug complained of is the smallness of the pay out of our club. In any other club in our neigh- bourhood, where the members pay uinepence per fort- night, (and there are many of us who pay more than that sum into our club), they receive, in case of acci- dent or sickness, the sum of 8s per week, and in case of death, either of the member or his wife, the sum of P,10 again. I know of an ironworks, not one hundred miles from Brymbo, where the work- men receive from 33s to 32s per week, and they pay 3d per week to their club, and receive R per week so long as they are unable to follow their work ei- ther through accident or sickness. Why cannot we have it so in Brymbo works, where many pay 4d and 41d per week, and receive but 5s per week, and that only in case of accident, and nothing in case of death ? Will any of the committeemen or officials answer this, and inform the workmen of Brymbo of the reason why there is no quarterly or half- yearly report to their club, that they may kn ;w what is done with their money—kept in the office —for their club-what is paid out-how much to the doctor and schoolmaster-and what is paid to members-or anything else, incurring expense ;— and why cannot there be something allowed to those who may through sickness be unable to at- tend to their work ? I am, sir. vours &c.. I A BRYMBO WOKKMAX.

BIRTHS. On the 22nd ult, the wife of Mr. Thomas Pugh, Penylan Mill, near Oswestry, of a son. On the 15th ultimo, the wife of Mr David Ed- ward Lloyd, grocer, the Cross, Oswestry, of a daughter. On the 25th ult. at Colomenday, Mold, Mrs. Aithur Roberts, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 21st ult, at St. Leonard's-on-Sea, by the Rev. J. Chalmers, rector, the Rev. R. Mostyn Price, of Gunley, Montgomeryshire, to Eliza, only daughter of the late John Williams, Esq, of Hen- dedley, in the same county. On the 23rd ult, at Whittington Church, Shrop- shire, Mr.. Wm. Windsor, of liaschureh, to Sarah, I eldest daughter of Mr. John Edge, of Whittington. On the 28th ult, by the Hev. J Diron, Mr Johu Randies, confectioner, Mold, to Diana, eldest daugh- ter of the late Mr Rowland, hair dresser, Wrexham- On the 27th ult, at the Old Church, Oswestry, by the Rev. G. Cuthbertv Mr. Edward Kenrick, of Morton Common, sawyer, tQ, Jliss Sarah Williams Bridge Inn, Redwith.. On the 23rd ult, at St. George's Hanover- square, London, by the Rev. J. H. G. Puleston, Anabella Ann, eldest daughter of Sir R. Pules- ton, Bart., of Llanrhaiadr Hall, Denbighshire, to William R. M. Thoyts, Esq. eldest son of Thoyts, Esq of Sulhamstead, in the County of Berks. On the 25th ult., by license, at St. Hilary's Chapel, Denbigh, by the Rev. D. Lewis, Incum- bent of Trinity Church, Mr. Richard Lloyd Griffith, of Ruthin, to Miss Jane Vaughan, young- est daughter of Mr. H. Vaughan, White Lion' Denbigh. DEATHS. On the 28th ult, Francis James Hughes, Esq, M D, at his residence, Acton Housi, Wrexham, Denbi0gh- shire. On the 18th ult., aged 80, Mr. J. Mansfield, Com- mercial Ian, Canal Basin, Newtown. On the 17th ult, at Oakeley, Shropshire a"ed 37, Lieut. Col. Soulden Oakelev, 56th ReKiment' youngest son of the late Rev. Herbert Oakelev On the 23rd nIt; Ml' TLomas ltogeri;, saddler, Ruabon, aged 40. ° the ?? "?' at Tanyr.y.O?u, Hanynys, a?ed 21, Ehz!\ Brnun, second daughter of W. Cole, ?q Town Clerk of Ruthin, and grand-daughter of the late Robert Nicholls, Esq., coroner, of the colinty of Denbigh. On the 24th ult, at HefUcton Honse, Mrs Hinde wife of Captain J W Hin.ie and daughter of the lat ltev J Youde, Plas Mndoc, Ruabon.

A PRECIOUS MOUTHFUL—A young gentleman of this city called at an oyster stand a day or two since, and ordered a dozeu in the shell. The order was attended to in a moment, and when he attempted to swallow I the first oyster, he felt some hard substance in his mouth which he took out and placed on the stand beside him. After the whole were disposed of he examined the bard substance, which he supposed to I bo a pebble, and discovered that it was a large and raluaLle pearl. Various jewellers estimate its value Qt from 10 to 40 dollars, Syracuse Standard.

I LATEST MARKETS. I LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET.—OCT. 31. At our market this day there was only a mode- rate inquiry for wheat, and all descriptions were 2d per bushel lower than on Tuesday. Oats moved slowly, at about former rates. Barley, beans, and peas were without variation. Oatmeal supported Tuesday's quotations. The flour trade was dull, without any material change in prices. LONDON CORN MARKET—4)CT. 31. I Dry English wheat brings M-onday a rates, and in fair demand, but damp a slow sale. In foreign not much done, but full price3 asked. Oats abun. dant, and trade slow, at rather lower terms. Bar- ley in good request, at full rates. Flour dull, and prices easier. WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET-OCT. 31. The wheat trade is firm, ut last week's prices, with a moderate demand for fine parcels. Barley generally 1* per quarter cheaper. Beans steady. Oats id per stone, and shelling la per load cheaper.

DEATH OF MR. CLAUKSO.V, THE BARRISTER.— This much respected gentleman died on Friday af. ternoon, at Brighton, after somo weeks severe ill- ness arising from the formation of a carbuncle in the nape of the neck. An operation had been per- formed, which was succeeded by great prostration, and for the last few days his family and immediate friends had entertained little or no hopes of his re- covery. At Brighton, where the deceased gentle- man had for some timo taken up his residence, he was, as elsewhere, highly respected for his profes- sional attainments and courteous demeanour. De- ceased, who was 63" years of age, has left, wo be- lieve, a vfridow and five sons to deplore his loss. THE CHINA CLIPFERS.—The race among the clip- pers from China, with the first cargo of tea for tho present season, has been won by the Amencan clipper Maury, Captain Fletcher, of 594 tons. She sailed from Foo-Chow-Foo on the 10th of Juno, and reached the London Docks on the 15th instant. She commenced her discharge the same afternoon, and the entire cargo, consisting of 600 tons of tea, was finally landed by the follewing morning, hav- ing occupied six and a half working hours only in the unloading. A portion of the cargo was weighed and tarred by the revenue officers, inspected by the brokers, cleared with the custom?, and transmitted by railway to .iverpool within eight and a half hours of tho ship's breaking bulk. THE GOVERNMENT AND THE SHIPPING DUES.— hR. article in the Observer of Sunday, on this sub- iect, speaks of the probability of Mr. Lowe's bill being re-introduced next session. In reference to cases where the revenues derivable from these tolls have been mortgaged for the purpose of raising sums which have been expended in improving the navigation and constructing works useful to the shipping frequenting the ports;" these, says the Observer, are a kind of vested interest which way be fairly respected, and it is not likely there would be any difficulty in obtaining the assent of parlia- ment to a measure of compensation from the con- solidated fund. But no good plea, says tho Obser- ver, can bo urged against the unreserved abolition of passing tolls, and of tolls expoaded for mere lo- cal objects, entirely unconnected with the shipping from which they are derived. ANNIVERSARY OF TUB BATTLE OF BALAKLAVA. —The second anniversary ot the memorable charge of Balaklava was celebrated on Saturday night at the London Tavern, by a banquet, at which thirty of the officers who were engaged in the charge took part. The banquet was of a most recherche charac- ter, and was presided over by Lord Lucan. The officers present were—Lord George Paget, C.B. Hon Sir James Scarlett, K. C.B.; Col Hodge, C.B.; Lieu-Col Mayon, Lieu-Col Forest, Lieu-Col Low, Lieu-Col Douglas, C.B., Lieu-Col Shute, Lieu-Col Sullivan, Lieu Muttlebury, Lieu Hunt, Lieu Yatcs, Lieu Wilkins, Lieu Rawlinson, Lieu Hartopp, Major Brown, Major Fellowes, Major Cook, Major Portal, Major Hutton, Major Elliott, Major Con- nolly, Major General Beatson, Captain George, Captain Travelyan, Captain King, Captain Martin, Lord Bingham, Sir G. Womb well, Bart., Hedworth Joliffe, Esq., M.P. THE MuRDEaous ATTACK IN PARLIAMENT STREET.—DEATH OF COPE.—On Saturday evening the police authorities in Scotland Yard received the announcement of tha death of Richard Cope. who was so shockingly attacked in the shop in Parlia- ment Street by a ticket of teave couvict, who evi- dently had intended to rob the shop of Cjpe's employer. The murderer, Jenkins, was couvicted and senteuced to transportation in 1853. For some time after his release as a ticket of leave mau, he was iu the emp'oymeut of a stable keeper near the Water- loo Road. He had no excuse of destitution or ina- bility to earn a maiutenance honestly, therefore, for relapsing into crime. But in all probability he fell ioto the hands of his old associates, for he left his employment, and soon after passed a number of forg- ed £5 Bank of England notes to different publicans ia the neighbourhood where he had been employed. In these attempts he succeeded, by using his late master's name, and being kuowu to have been so em- ployed. The siguature of Mr. Kemp was pretty well imitated upou the notes, which were themselves skil- ful imitations as to the engraving. The lad who dis- turbed the assassin at his deadly work and preveuted his escape, displayed great courage and preseuce of mind. At the time his atteutiou was attracted by the moan he heard in the shop as he was passing, the doorway was surrounded by some confederates, who in vain endeavoured to put him off, by saying it was a man and womau quarrelliug, and then eudoavouriug to prevent his entering. By a very singular coinci- dence, the mau who, hearing the cries of Stop thief !'J raise d by the lad Lerigo alter the prisuner, stopped him in Palace Yard and took him to the sta- tion house, happens to be the brother-in-law of the murJered man. THE LATE PICTURE ROBBEKY.—The late rob- bery of £15,000 worth of old pictures has cast a ghastly paleness on the faces of all owners of galle- ries. The fact that an unscrupulous lover of art has been able coolly to visit the collection of Lord Suf- folk, and then aud there, as the lawyers say, to rip out with a certain sharp-edged tool, otherwise called a penknife, we dare not say how many C'orrachis aud Raphaels, has made the hair of all picture collectors who do not wear a wig, stand bolt upright. Will uù picture restorer restore these jewels ? Will uo war- der of Wardour Street point out this poacher Oil a nobleman's preserves ? Rumour, with its thousand quivering tougues, has it that heavy stocks of life- preservers with whistles at one end" and rattles, and knockcr-dusters," are being laid in at the Elks* mere and other London collections.—Athemcnm. CHILDREN POISONED.—At Otley, in Yorkshire, on Thursday, about a dozen young children of both sex- es were simultaneously seized with severe illness, some of the chief features of which were frigidity of the limbs, closing of the eyes, and a livid appearance of the face. Mr. Ritchie, surgeon, was sent for, and he administered emetics, having ascertained that the children had freely partaken of seeds gathered from soine laburnum trees which had been cut down ia thc neighbourhood. The emetics produed their natural effects, aud most of the sufferers were soon out ot danger. The case at first excited jireat consternation amoug tho parents of the children and the families living near them. A Cockney at the Falls of Niagara, when asked how he liked the Falls, roplied, They're hand- some quite so, but they don't quite answer my hexpectations; besides, I got thoroughly vetted, and lost me 'at. I prefer to look at in an hia- graving, iu 'ot weather and in tho 'oase.—Ameri- can Paper, Lord Ernest Vane Tempest has, says the Brighton Gazette, behaved in a very liberal man- ner towards the poor woman who was accidentally knocked down by his drag some time since. Evei since the accident his lordship h is allowed her £1 a week, besides securing to her good medical at- tendance. A fact of this nature destrves pull. licity.

11 FAIRS IN NOVEMBER. SHROPSHIRE.—Bishop's Castle 13; Church Stretton 27 Clun, 22 Drayton, 2li; Ellesmere, Tuesd a y preeeeding 1st Wednesday ill every month; Lud- low, 3; Newport, every alternate Tuesday; Os- westry, 5 Shitfnal, 22; Shrewsbury U, .I" I \VCll!' Butter anll Cheese, 12 Wellington, 17; Wcni; 22; Woore, 27. I:) DE:-inIGlISHIRF.i, Ituthin 19; Bettws, 20, 01 rk 1') D b. h E "h '}" J ;L1l- Cllirk, 12 Denbigh, 11; E6,lwys-i,,i ch, 24 d 1:), 91' I la'1- dyrnog, 20 Llanfydd, 2.); Llangerniew, 20 Llan- gollen, 22, Llanrhaiadr-Mochnant, 6. 7, and b Llanaanan, 2U lluabon, 20. MONTGOMEKYSHIKE.—Cemmes, 24 Llanbryn- mair 11; Llanfair, 1st; Macyhnlleth, 26; Mont- gomery, 11; Welshpool, 15. MEItIONETI[Sti IRE. -Bala, 8 Barmouth, 8 Di- nas Mowddwy, 13 Dolgelley, 22 Ffestiniog, 13 I:) .I' Harlech, 10 Llandrillo, 14 Towyn, 18.

WAN'rED, a Man Servant, to look after two Hor8es, and who has some know?ge of a harden there is a House connected with the pre- mises in which he would have to live. Apply to Mr. Hughes, Printer, Wrexham. This Par is printeli ahd bl,-i,, Ilope-stwH. j1; S« p?nah 1 of Wn.xh?m ?? Wrexham, by Ci% mvley,—Saturday,November ? ??-