Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

ENLARGEMENT O THE BMBLGHSHIRE ADYEELISFIR. On S'aturday, September 7 th, 1861, the WREX- lUJI AND DENBIGHSHIRE ADVERTISER will la ENLARGED to EIGHT pages, con- touring Forty-eight columns of close ly-prin ted matter. The increasing demand on our apace, consequent on an extending adver- tising connection, and increasing circulation render this step desirable, and will enable the Proprietor to nearly double the size of the paper, without enhancing its Price t. the public.

"WREXHAM RAGGED SCHOOLS. THEM schools we are glad to observe continue to pursue the even tenor of their way, and are the means, we believe, of doing a great deal of good. The class of children for which they are 8PCcizlly intended are, unfortunately, numerous in this town, a class, who on account of the poverty of their parents, or their dissipated habits, would grow up to manhood without any educa- tion at all were it not for the establishment of these schools. We find by the report that the Boys' School is in the ninth year of its existence, during which time a great number of boys have been recommended to situations of various descriptions, and have, with very few exceptions, obtained excellent characters from their masters, mistresses, or other employers. This speaks well for the training of the school, and shows that it answers the end for which it was estab- lished. While the excellent characters obtained by the children who have gone to situations show that their moral training has been to a certain extent successful; the periodical examinations which take place in the schoolroom proves also that the education they receive is of a useful and appropriate character. They are taught to read, and many of them read the scriptures and other books with considerable ease and expression. They are taught writing, and some of them write a very fair plain hand. Arithmetic receives due attention, and a number of the children are able to "ewer quickly and correctly rather difficult questions in mental arithmetic. Geography, English History, as well as other useful subjects are not altogether lost sight of. Considerable proficiency has also been attained in music, the life and drum band is a particularly interesting feature of the school, and reflects great credit on the teaching of Mr. Hughes, of Yorke-street, who has given his time and trouble free, gratis, for nothing." Should any of our readers lave an hour to spare, they might spend it very pleasantly and very profitably in paying a visit to the school, and testing for themselves the accuracy of what we have advanced in its favour. The Girls' School, we are informed, is also well conducted, and the children creditably taught. The report states that "the average attendance at the girls' day school has been 35, and in the Sunday school 37-a small increase upon the previous year. Progress has been made in reading, writing, and arithmetic. The girls are able to knit and do plain sewing very neatly, and are occasionally employed by visi- tors to do such work, for which a charge is made, the money thus earned beine added to the general fund. It must be acknowledged, however, that the system of education pursued in this department of the institution is not as yet fully developed. The committee intend as aoon as practicable ta extend the operations of I the girls' school by affording the elder scholars tbe means of instruction in useful household I vork, such as the economical preparation of food, the best methods of washing and ironing, and the making of wearing apparel for themselves and families* The same perfect instruction of females the committee regard as a matter of the utmost importance, and hope by the judicious combination of industrial with intellectual train- ing to produce what light-minded persons wish to produce-the modest, industrious, intelligent, lumble, self-denying servant, daughter, wife, and mother."

SALE OF THE WESLEYAN CHAPEL. Ta tAo.Mior of the Deniighthire Advertiser. Sir,-It was with feelings of the deepest sorrow fhat I saw it announced in your last paper that the old Wesleyan Chapel was about to be turned into a Bialt-kiln. It went through me like a sword. Is there no hope of saving it yet ? I see one of our leading brewers has offered five pounds a-year Idtoards keeping it as a chapel. Co Can any good tiungeome from Nazareth V> Surely, if a brewer « willing to head the list with five pounds, we can find a dozen persons or more, possessed of Christian- ity.'enough to do the tame thing. Leta special sub- scription be started for the:purpose-let it be kept en as a sort of town mission chapel-let us send for Mr. Short to preach in it. Its a pity-its a sin- its a shame to allow it to be turned into a maltkiln While we subscribe money to erect ne" chapels, few churches, and new spires. But if after all it abould be turned into a malt-kiln, those who have feeea the cause of it, may expect a visit from ''JU: liDOIT OF Mlt. FUBBZLL.

TO THE SABBATH SCHOOLS. n w JSttiilOf of im Denbtghihxrs Advertiser. Irlf.-Being present at a school meeting recently held id the Tabernacle, Bhostyllen, when the children and elder scholars (adults) were closely examined by the 3ky. E. Powell and others, on the fourth commandment. I felt somewhat astonished at their readiness to ans- •Wer, and inqnired of a friend that was near at the time, fco* they could do it ? and he made a reply that they fcad been searching into the subject for a length of time previous to the meeting until they had mastered it thcMaghly. Believing that meetings of this kind are fceaefieul in creating a desire in the people to search the JSeriptnrss, and to get at the truth or the meaning of a vaift and have a tendency to enlighten the people in the fundamental truths of Christianity, I ask, why can't We in ear Sabbath Schools in Wrexham and elsewhere jet up a meeting of this kind? I have since learned that the Calvinistic Methodists do examine their ■ohools for half an hour every Sunday, and that by the teachers in turn; and the result is that those schools tbst are thus cateohised are better versed and better in- terned in Scripture than those schools that are not. If this observation is true, I think it is high time that we ehonld follow their example in this; but some one may ebject and say that we have no teachers that are capable el yteehising and to handle the subject properly. Grant- ed it is 88-would they and their scholars be any worse by bying it? No one knows what he can do until he tries. Let me urge upon the Schools, or rather the teaehers of the schools to give a chapter, such as the ekhth of Romans, or say other one out of the Bible to Vead in their classes for two months, and be examined as to the meaning of every word and sentence in every verse et the close of the sohooL By having our Sabbath schools conducted in this manner, I believe it would in- rfuoe more to come there, all would be (better inform- ed in the Scripture, than what our Schools really are -mov. I believe this has been the means that has raised ear Sabbath Schools in Wales so high and if it has done so mueh to the Welsh schools, why not to the English as well. I hope every school and every teacher in the aehools will kindly take the hint and carry it out thanking you Mr Editor for your patience. I am, I *a dr. Aug. 21.1861. A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER. I

HOBBEHl OF £100 IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE.—Mr 31ngbes of the Lodge, near Chirk, carpenter, hdd £ 100 abstracted from hie pocket whilst travelling by the Great Western Railway, on Tuesday, the 13th day of August. It appears from the statement of Mr Hughes, that he cash- ed a cheque for the above sum at the Wrexbam bank, on Tuesday morning, leceiving twenty JE5 notes, which he ylaced securely in his pocket book, he also ascertained its aafety upon leaving the station at Wrexham by the mid- day train for Chester, but on arriving at the latter place, lie discovered to his g- eat consternation, that pocket book and notes were gone; and he believes the money was trans- IIIIrftd to the porkets of some rather saspwiras looking ttDow puaellgertl whil t proceeding through the rail- way toonel near Chester, Fortunately the numbers of the •otea were taken at the Wrexham Bank. Payment of the same has also been stopped at the neighbouring banks 80 that there is some probability of a clue being obtaiat.d to the mining property. W IDBAM INFIRMARY.—the members of the Phoenix Amateur Dramatic club have announced their intention of giving two performances in aid of the funds of the Wreibam Infirmary. The first performance wiii take place on Monday, August 26tb, and the second on the Wednesday evening following. The pieces selected for the first evening are, Dearest Mainma, the 4taid and the Magpie,' and 'A Blighted Being.' On the second evening, 'A Bachelor of Art' The Maid ar d the Magpie,' and I Diamond cut Diamond,' will be given. .Iptt,m the acknowledged talents of the members f this eluOi together vi ita the obaritrble (bject in view, we have 80 dipubt that the amateurs will be honoured with a large and respectable audience. !f

l BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. 1 MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1861.—Before the Major, and I I E. Williams, M.D. I & 1\1 TRTSH CHRISTENING AND ITS CONSEQUENTS. I Anthony M'Cleri, Patrick M'Cleri, and Wm. M'Cleri, were in custody charged with taking a part in a riot in Market-street, and assaulting the police. P.C. Tudge Baid:-About eleven o'clock last night (Sunday) there was a row in Market-fctreet. I went there, aud saw a fieht in the first court on the left hand going from the Beast Market. I went into the court, but before I reach- ed those that were fighting some 30 or 40 fell on me, amongst them were the two prisoners, Anthony and William M'Cleri. I defended myself pretty well until one of them, Patrick M'Cleri, came and held my hands behind my back while the others kicked me. When I got loose I went and fetched Sergeant Is adiii and another officer-we took Patrick and Anthony into custody, and locked them up, then we returned in search of William and another that we have not got in custody. The door of the house that AntLony was in was fastened. VV e stood and listened a little. We heaid him say what he would do to the police, then he opened the door and came out with the poker in his hand. Anthony in defence said he was net near the p'ace. Patrick said be was advising the crowd for God's sake not to meaole with the Queen's man." William said he was in his own house, and had had a drop of drink—a lot of them had been drinking in con- sequence of a christening which took place a day or two before. He happened to have the poker in his hand be- cause he used it to fasten the door as there was no lock upon it. Whin he opt n(,,d the door the police rushed in, but he never used the poker at all. Sergehnt Nadin was then called. He said-About a quarter past tleven 1 was sent for to Market-street, and I and another officer went, Imige pointed out two of the men that had assaulted him and we took them into custody, and locked them up. We afterwards went back to look for two others. We listened for a minute by a door, and-we heard the third prisoner say he could do for all the police in Wrexham. He then opened the door, and he had a poker in his hand, which he lifted to knock us with. Prisoners were then asked whether they had any wit- nesses, they said they had, but on looking round none could be seen. The Clerk then callt:d on another case to give them an opp(rtunity of sending for their wltnees-I es. When all the ether CeS were gone through, the prisoners were asked to name their witnesses, when they named Ann Lynch, George Jones, and Owen Breeze. Ann Lynch's evidence was wholly of a negative character. She said she did not see Anthony lay his hand on any one. Could not say whether he was out of the house or not. George Jones said I went into William bl'Cleri'shcose to light my pipe. I said—" Will you give me a light?" He said Yes, and I'll give you a glass of ale, too." He then opened the door, which was bolted with the poker —there was no lock on it. Three policemen came in then, and they did not iorget to "warm" him either. I did not see William M'Cleri raise his hands at all. He happened to have the poker in his hand because the door was bolted with it. Dr. Williams: Did you not think it strange that he should have the dcor bolted ? Witness: I had not the presence of mind to think of ¡ that. P.C. Tudge: Were you drunk cr sober ? Witness: I was not drunk—I had some drink. P.C. Tudge: What sort of a poker did you say you had at your bouse ? Witness at first affected not to understand the question, then said: "I don't know whether I eaid anything about that or not." P.C. Tudge: Did you not say you had a nice smooth poker at your house ? Witness (After a good deal of hesitation) No, I did not say so. Owen Breeze was called, but said he knew nothing of t e case. The Clerk said the whole of the witnesses had left the case untouched. The prisoners then called another wit- ness out of the crowd. The bench appeared willing to hear his evidence, but the cleik objected. He said it was a most dangerous practice to allow a witness who had heard the whole case to be called out of the crowd in l that way just when they saw where the shoe pinched. ( The Mayor then informed them that they had subject- ed themselves to a penalty of E20 each, but in consider- ation of there being no previous charge against them they should only fine them 20a. each and 4s. costs, cr in ¡ default a month's imprisonment. A COLLATERAL OF THE ABOVE. Thomas Smith was summoned for being drunk and I disorderly. Sergt. Nadin said this man was in the house when they took William M'Cleri into custody, when he I used some very offensive language. He saw him after- wards in High-street, about half-past 12, drunk, wheu he ordered him to go home, and he said he would go home when he liked. Defendant denied being drunk, and was asked whether he had any witness to prove that, when he shouted out for Tom Fox, but Tom Fox was not there. He then shouted for Jim M'Cleri, but Jim was not forth- coming. He next bawled out for Bill Smith. You may call spirits from the vasty deep, but will they come ?" At any rate none of the chosen spirits called by the poor defendant would come. P.C. Tudge was, therefore, pop- ped into the box to confirm the evidence of Sergeant Nadin, and defendant was fined 5s. and 3s. 6d. costs. DKLUNKENNESS. I Thomas Rowland (alias Tom Hannah) was summoned by P.C. M'Allen for being drunk and disorderly, on Saturday, the 10th inst. Tom told a long story in de- fence, alter which the bench resolved to let the case stand over, in consequence of Henry Evans having been summoned for taking part in the same squabble but did not appear. The benchj granied a .warrant for hia ap- prehension. I WANTON ASSAULT. I John Griffiths and John Roberts were summoned for I assaulting William Roberts, joiner and shopkeeper, Penybryn. The case occupied a considerable time, and the assault was of a very annoying character. The evi- dence of Roberts went to show that John Griffiths came into the shop on the Wednesday previous and atked for half an ounce of tobacco. He then put some dirt on the counter-then put his umbrella on the goods that had been weighed oat for Thursday-then he said he wanted a pennyworth of tobacco, and when it was given him he offered a halfpenny for it. Then he produced sixpence and managed to raise a quarrel about the change. He ultimately struck Roberts and his wife, and got Roberts on the ground in the street, the other man, John Roberts also took part in the assault. This evidence was con- firmed by Edward Stokes who was by at the time. John Griffiths was fined one pound for assaulting Roberts, and one pound for assaulting bis wife, and 16s. costs. John Roberts was fined one pound and 8s. 6d. costs. I DRUNKENNESS. I I John Prica was fined 5s. and 7s. costs, for being drunk I I and disorderly in Charles-street.

THB IRISH CHKISTBNING.—On Tuesday, Cunnah Fo x, making the fourth that was charged in taking part in a row in Market-street, was brought up before the Ma yor and Dr Rowland, and fined in the same amount as those brought up on Monday, namely, one pound four I shillings.

I COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. j MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1861.—Before Captain Panton, I R.N., chairman, the Rev. F. G. Tipping, J. H. Foulkes, I Esq., and Michael Humble, Esq. INDECENT ASSAULT. I Thomas Jones, of the Twenty Houses, Minera, was charged with committing an indecent assault upon a girl 15 years of age, named Ann Jones. Mr. Jones appear- ed for the prosecution, and after giving an outline of the case he called Ann Jones, who eaid-I am 15 years of age—and I live with my parents at the Twenty Houses, Minera. When this happened I lived in service at Tryddyn. On Saturday, the 27th of July, I left Tryddyn for the pur- pose of coming home to fetch some clothes. I left Try- ddyn at ten o'clock at night, and the prisoner accom- panied me. He lives neit door to our house at Minera, he was working in the hay at Tryddyn. I have known him for many years—he nas lived next door to us for three years. He is a married man and has four children. We walked together on the night in question until we came to the Cross Keys, where he turned in. He had a pint of ale there. I drunk once out of his band. After leaving the Cross Keys we came into Brymbo Wood. I did not know that way, but I went the way he took me. When we were coming through the wood he got me by the waist, and put me down on the ground on my back. He tried to put some dirt in my mouth. I shouted and he said Don't scream you devil." He was on his knees then. When he could not get the dirt in my mouth he put his hand on my mouth and hurt my lip with his nail. He lifted up my clothes, and was fighting with me about half an hour. After that we heard a knocking-he got up and I nn away. He ran after me and he said if I would be quiet he would give me a new frock. He then held me by the neck and said he would throw me down a shaft if I told my father or mother. I ran to a house and knocked at the door and the woman shouted Who is there ?" I said, "Ann Jones, Robert Jones's daughter, from the Twenty Houses-a man has been abusing me very much." She said, I can't let you in." I think the name of the woman is Lowndes. I then went to the house of Catherine Parry. She got out of bed and loosed me in. I was there some time-then Cnarles Cotterhill took me home: My bonnet was sadly crushed (bonnet produced.) My fruck was all over ditt. The doctor ] came to me. ] a_- Charles (Jotterhill was next called. 1 am a smelter by trade. I live on the top of Brymbo. I remember this girl being brought to my house one night by a person named Beliis. I was called up by Beliis. It was about two o'clock on a Sunday morning. I struck a light and the girl sat on the settle. Her clothes were wet and dirty; her face was svjoilen aud dirty, and her top lip was cut. She said she had been ill used by a man in a wood. I took her home to her father's house, and she went into a fit three times while I was there. Dr. Davies was next called. He said he was sent for to the girl the day after the offence was alleged to have been committed. He found her in a nervous hysterical state. He examined her, and his impression was that the prisoner lud had no sexual connection with her. The prisoner said he had nothing to say only H at he had had a diOP of drink. He was then committed to take his trial,

WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1361. rresent-Captain Panton, R.N. chiirman; Mr. Wright, Ru.'Oon, vice-chairman Messrs Jones, Ruabon Lewis, Pukhill; Sisson, 11 iy; K iebartis, Woitlienbury; i Clay, Bangor; Poyser, Wrexham Regis, Gweray lit and Erthig; Low, Brymbo; Sanderson, Brouhton; Birch, MMchwiet; Chaloner, Holt, Kershaw, Wrexham Ab- bot; Lester, Bersham; the Rev. J. Williams, Hope the Rev. R. O. Burton, Minera. I THE OVERSEERS OF RUABON. The Clerk said the overseers of Ruabon had made an application to him for the bond of the late assistant over- seer to te given up then, and he had told them to ask the Bo ird, and they were then outside waiting to make the application. The Chairman directed that they should be called in. The four were then called in, and Mr. Wm. Evans pro- duced a receipt, which was handed to the Clerk, which he read to the Board. This receipt was for -054 3s. 9d. money paid by the overseers to Mr. Acton. Toe Clerk said it was the receipt for the costs incurred by the gua dians that was required. The Chairman then explained that he had seen the overseers before, and had told them that they could have the bond on producing the receipt of Mr. Acton for the costs incurred so far as he had been employed by the Board. The B 'ard of course was liable for those ex- penses if they were not paid. Some conversation followed and the overseers promised to obtain the required receipt, on seeing which the Clerk was empowered to give up to them the bond. I THE CASE OF JANE JONES. The Chairman called the attention of the gnardiacs again to the case of Jane Jones, to whom Mr. Ingman had refused to give medical relief when ordered to do so by the relieving officer. He said-Gentlemen, 1 have to call your attention to the case of Jane Jones, of the Mountain. It appears that she was first visited by the medical officer on Saturday last. Then again, supposing her to be very ill I presume, he visits her on Sunday, and again on Monday, on which. day she died. Two lbs. of meat and four ounces of brandy appear to have been ordered for her. The relieving officer was then called and questioned,d. to the time he gave tbe order for medical relief, to which J he replied that it was a fortnight ago, on the 9th of August. The Chairman then resumed Gentlemen—This is a serious case. This woman was not visited until the 9th day after the medical officer had the order, and she died wo days afterwards I don't think you would be doing your duty without reporting it to the Poor Law Board. Death has occurred, and it strikes me there has been great neglect. This course was then agreed to unanimously. NUISANCE IN GWERSYLLT. I Mr. JPoyser called attention to, and described at some length, a nuisance adjoining a cottage in Gwersyllt, and stated that some of the family were now ill, and some of them lately died. Mr. Morris, the relieving officer was I called in and stated that he had no doubt Mr Napier would abate the nuisance at once, if requested to do so, if there was any. Mr Poyser said he had brought the case forward at the request of Mr Humble, who would have attended himself only he had to go to a bow meet- ing. After some conversation it was referred, we under- stood, to the committee for that district, Mr Poyser promising to do all he could personally. Number in the house 151-4 less than last week.- Vagrants relieved, 60.

I NORTH AND SOUTH WALES BANK. I The annual meeting of the proprietors of the North and South Wales Bank was held on the 16th inst., Mr John I ItavensciMlt, chairman of the board of directors, in the chair. There was a very numerous attendance of proprie- I tors. The following is an abstract of the. I BEPORT. In submitting to the proprietors their twenty-fifth an. nual report, the have pleasure in stati(1 that. during the financial year ended SOtti of June last, the business of the b'mk, both in Liverpool and at the branches, has continued ) to increase. Toera ba3 been an active demand for capi- tal throughout the year, and the bank has consequently ] been enabled fully to employ its funds at the high average rate of interest which has prevailed. These circumstances I coupled with the absence of losses of any moment, have contributel with other causes to produce the largest amount of profit ever realised by the bank in any one year. I The profits of the bank for the year ended the 30th of Juue last, after deducting interest due to depositors, rebate of interest on bill-, salaries and all other charges and ex- penses, and making provision for losses, amounted to £ 37,679 9s lOd Deduct dividend at 8 per cent. per annum on sbares held by proprietors, including t hose held by the bank. viz.: Half year ended 31st Dec., I860 £ 6.463 10 0 Hali year ended 30th June. 1861 6.4ö3 10 0 Income tax: paid by bank 533 12 6 iC13,465 12 6 -— £ 13,465 12 6 Surplus profit of the year £ 24 313 17 4 This amount in accord ince with the report of last year tne directors have passed to the credit of "Restoration of Capital Fund," the amount of which, as per last report, was 17,901 13 7 The Restoration Fund, therefore, will now amount to. 42,115 10 11 The Reserve Fund remains at the amount t.in last report, viz £ 32,317 10 0 It will appear from the statement given above that the rate of profit for the twelve months has been little over 23 per cent., of which 8 per cent. has been divided amongst the proprietors, and 15 per cent, carried to the "Restoration of Capital Fund." I The sum required to restore the shares from E7 10s to 210 each is 253,862 10s. and it will be seen that the re- storation of capital fund is now short of this amount only 211,646 lgs Id. There would not appear to be any reasonable doubt, therefore, that the directors will be able to announce at the next annual meeting that they are in a position to re- store the shares of the bank to tueir origiual amount of £10 each, without touching the reserve fond, which they are especially desirous to leave intact, considering the mo- derate amount of which tis at present restricted by the deed of settlement. The accounts and bills at the head office and branches have, as usual, been carefully examined by the directors, and the securities taken at their present values. The branches have this year been again visited by a deputation of directors, accompanied by the general manager, and the accounts, bills,; and securities of each branch investi. gated on the spot, and the directors have to report that they found matters at the branches highly satisfactory. The have to report in like favourable terms of the accounts, &c., at the head-otfice. It is with sincere regret that the directors bave to re- cord the death, since the last meeting, of three of their col- leagues—Mr Richard Griffith (for many years chairman of the board), Mr Lewis Pugh, and Mr William Walker. The directors desire to avail themselves of this opportu- nity to acknowledge the many services rendered to the bank by these gentlemen as active promoters of its in- terests from the date of its formation. The vacancy at the board occasioned by the death of Mr Griffith is now filled by Mr Richard Bryans, of Park field. Mr Edwar Thompson, of Hawarden, has been appointed to succeed Mr Pugh, and Mr Adam Eyton, of Plas Llanerchymor, to succeed Mr Walker. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Robert Roberts, tea merchant, the report which was very favour- ably received, was passed unanimously.—Messrs Watson and Thompson were re-elected directors and, after votes of thanks to Mr Rae, the general manager, and the other officers of the bank, and to the chairman and directors for their services, the meeting separated.

DEATH OF AN INDIAN REiio.-We have to record this week the death, at Calcutta, from cholera, of Sergeant John Griffiths, of the Royal Artillery, son of Mr. John Griffiths, of Wrexham, who for many years filled the offLe of town crier. Mr. Griffiths has had transmitted to him from the War Office, the following gratifying statement of the services rendered by his son during the late mutiny in India. If anything can assuage the pang which his family must feel at so honourable a career being so untimely clused, it must be the simple though eloquent record of his gallant services to his country given below: Calcutta, 1st July, 1861. Services of Sergeant John GriBuhs, R. A., M ?K  a, during the cam- Sergeant John GriflLhs, R. A., in India, during the cam- paigns of 1857-1853. PrC3ent at ir Colin C?mpbell'a relief of Lucknovr, Nov., 1857. Fiesent in the whole of the operations at Alumbagh, under Sir James Outram, having been continually under fire from 24th Nov., 1857, to 4th March, 1858. Present during the whole of the siege anu- capture of Lutknow, March, lS58, having Deen continually under fire from 5th March to 18th. Ht: after- wards served in the summer campaign in Oude, in Briga- dier Purnell's force, whif- hnever rested even during the rainy season. Present at the capture of Selimpore, 23rd Sept., IS08. Siightly wounded in this action by the bursting of a shell irom the enemy. He also served in the winter campaign in the Lemo column. Present at the capture of the forts of Amithee and Shunepore and lastly, in the operations before Bjramghas and Gunes- pore, when the ene-ny were driven across the Raphee in -Nepaul.—P.3. Distinguished himself oy his zeal and gallantry on every occusiou during mat memorable time. —F. C. MAUDE, Lieut.-Col."

OVERTON. I NATIONAL SCHOOLS. Tuesday last was a day of I great rejoicing to the children attending the National Schools of the village of Overton. A large waggon beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreens, was sent to the scho olroom to convey the children to Knol- ton Hall, the seat of C. W. Cotton, Eflq. The kind reception given to the teachers, the children, and their friends, by Mr aud Mrs Cotton set aside all restraint, and made each person to feel quite at home. After welking through the gardens every one »«s supplied with good plum cake, tea, &c., to which most ample justice was done. After the feast, rural games led by master Charles and Francis Cotton, were the order of the day. The servants and their friends were not forgotten all were invited to come out into the Park to partake of the amusements. It would be difficult to say whether the old, the middle aged, or the young enjoyed the sport the most. Many of the gentry of the neighbourhood were invited to meet the children, among whom were Mrs Warburton, Miss Edith Warburton, Overton Hall Mr and Mrs Scarborough, The Quiota; Mrs Llovd Brow; Miss Kenvon, Lodge; Miss Jones, Shell-brock Mrs Perkins aad family, Ash Grove; Miss Evans,; Misses Brankers, Erbistock Hall Miss Price, Mrs H"dgson, Sodylt Hall; Mrs Clarke, and Miss Cla. ke. Llan-y-cefii, Master W. Horsfall, Mr Luxmoore, Mr Warburton, &c., &c. We must not forget to say that great praise is duet.) Mr and Mrs Edwards, the butler and housekeeper at Knolton Hall, who, by their kindurss and attention, anticipated every want, and supplied each visitor with every requisite that could add to their com- tort or enjoyment; and although the party numbered nearly two hundred there was not the least confusion. The day's proceedings were terminated by a short ad- dress from Mr Cotton. The National Authem wis sang, hearty cheers were given for Lady Egerton, the host and hostess, the schoolmaster and mistress. Each child Wail presented with a large bun, placed in the waggon, and conveyed home. BRYMBO. SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING AND PIIBSENTATION.— The term of the Rev. W. Morgan's ministry at Brymbo having nearly expired, the Wesleyan Sunday School de- termined upon showing him and the public how they appreciated his valuable services during the three years which he has laboured amongst them. Therefore, cn last Wednesday evening a meeting was held at the Wedeyan chapel, by the Sunday school, presided over by Mr John Hughes, Glascoed, the object of which was, to pre- sent the Rev. W. Morgan with a token of respect from the Brymbo Wesleyan Sunday School; several subjects with prizes bad been given out for competitive reaiing, and which were responded to by a good number of com- petitors, all of which displayed much talent. The ad- judicator Mr John Edwards, supported by Messrs J. Humphreys and S. Williams, passed a high eulogism on all of them, and awarded prizes as follows:—for reading the 12th chapter of Isaiah, Mr Reuben Roberts first piize Mr Isaac Thomas, second for reading the hymn No. 821. "Ar Jan Iorddoneu ddofn." First prize, Mr Joseph Fösher; second prize, Mr John Peake for reading the first 12 verses in the 41st chapter of Job, nrst prize, Mr Evan Thomas, second prizes, his brother Mr Isaac Thomas, and for reading a piece unpre. mediated, Mr Isaac Thomas, and Mr Reuben Roberta were equal; the prizes consisted of books suitable for presents to Sunday Schools. Mr John Griffiths read a very good essay upon The profitable expending of time," more especially addressed to young people. Mr John Edwards made a speech upon the occasion of Mr Morgan leaving. Mr Evan Thomas also read an ad- dress in veroe to Mr Morgan on his leaving the neigh- bourhood. Mr J. Hughes, preliminary to the presenta- tion, gave a very favourable report of the progress cf the circuit generally during Mr Lloyd's ministry, at the close of which he introduced to the meeting Miss J. Wynne, one of the most faithful Sunday School teachers, who presented Mr Morgan in a few words with au elegant purse containing L4 Is 7d, which had been sub- scribed by the Sunday school scholars and friends of the Rev. W. Morgan. The purse we understand was a pre- sent from Mrs Jonathan Jones; Mr Morgan in returning thanks said, he felt so muoh in leaving such kind friends that he could not express himself as he could wish, he thanked them for the honour conferred him,—he was proud of it-upon the amount of money he did not look, but the principle which had been acted upon, he hoped of having the pleasure to see all his old and dear friends often again, be should always think of them with affec- tion after this the meeting broke up with piayer by Mr John Edwards. From the statement read, we under- stand that the position of the circuit has been greatly improved in the last three years, during which Mr Mor- gan has been on the circuit. In the year 1858, the number of chapels were 4, now they are 9 in 1858, the number of members were 235, now they are above 600. The amount of quarterly contribution towards the minis- try was P,15, now the sum amounts to .640, sufficient to keep two ministers, and we understand that it is deter- mined to keep two ministers henceforth, and that the ) Rev. R. Pritchard froui Mold, mentioned in a previous issue as going to Llanfyllin is to be stationed on this circuit, and also a Mr Williams, a young man of ability from Carnarvon, as his assistaut. MBBTING AT THE BBITISH SCHOOLS.—On Wednes- day, the 21st inst., a very interesting meeting was hold here for the purpose of examining the children and giv. ing the parents and friends an opportunity of obtaining an insight into the character of the education impartsd in these schools. The chair was taken at 7 o'clock, p.m., by W. H. Darby, Esq., supported by Mr Samual Joues, J. Rawlins, Esq., Mr. Lester, of Pen-y-gelli, and other friends of education. The chairman explained the object of the meeting and impressed upon the parents the great advantages to be derived and the desirableness of sending their children regularly to school-they would now have an opportunity of judging for themselves and he would call at once upon Mr Gorden (who had just arrived from Mold) to begin the examination upon any subject and in any way he thought proper. Mr Gorden, after a few playful words just to attract the children's attention, commenced with reading and spelling, then followed a long examination upon the New and Old Testament, English grammar, geography, and mental arithmetic, in all of which subjects the children appeared quite pro- ficient, answering realily and eliciting repeakd excla- mations of pleasurable surprise from the company. We must not forget to add that they also sung very well and pleasingly between each subject. After the examin- ation, Mr Gorden said that he had examined the chil- dren with very great pleasure to himself because of the ready and intelligent way in which they answered the not very easy questions he had given them, and he must I say that they were a credit to any school, and especially ( to Mr Davies, who had so recently began his labours he must also add that he had not communicated with Mr Davies upon any subject in connection with that evening, and that the questions were truly those only that occurred to him at the time, so that there was no sham in the examination; he considered it necessary to state this, as from the way the children had answered they might suppose it otherwise and draw a wrong con- clusion. The chairman next called upon J. Rawlins, Esq, to address them, who entertained the meeting in a speech full of valuable information and good advice to the parents, ending with congratulating them upon the pro- gress made in so short a time; he was followed by Mr Lester, who paid the children and Mr and Mis Davies a high but well deserved compliment, and caused some amusement while referring to the mental arithmetic ex- amination, by saying that it quite bothered him he could not follow them at all, and he had certainly fallen 50 per cent. in his own estimation. He concluded by strongly impressing upon the parents the great necessity of sending their children regularly to school. A warm and cordial vote of thanks to the worthy and liberal chairman brought the meeting to a close, but not before Mrs Darby and a number of ladies had examined and bought a quantity of needlework made entirely by the children, such as frocks, nightcaps, shirts, knitted socks and other useful articles, with the work upon which they expressed themselves much pleased, and which certainly reflected great credit upon Mrs Davies, who must have taken great pains in teaching the little girls the useful and often neglected art of making a shirt. The Marquis of Westminster, who liberally contributed to the erection of these magnificent schools, has lately sent a further donation towards their support. MOLD. I LECTURE.—On Tuesday evening, August 20, D. Mack- intosh, Esq., F.G.S., F.E.S., delivered a powerful and eloquent lecture on "Geology," to a respectable audience in the Market Hall, Mold. The lecture comprised (as announced per placard) the Geological history of North Wales, the origin of peaks, passes, beds of gravel, coal fields, fossil trees, the oldest strata, the introduction of plants and animals, &c. The lecture was illustrated by shifting models in a large heap of sand before the lectur- er, concluding with a series of telescopic views, which surpassed anything of the kiud we ever witnessed. At intervals Mr Mackintosh sang pieces from King, Handel, &c., which were received with loud applause. The learned lecturer was listened to with marked attention during the two hours his discourse lasted, and the as- sembly left apparently highly delighted, and we hope in- structed. I ELLESMERE. I IIITHE RAILWAY.—The subscriptions for celebrating the cutting of the first sod of the railway, on the 29th inst. now amount to a very considerable sum; and no doubt it will be spent in a very judicious manner by the com- mittee. We hear of an abundance of sport, of various de- scriptions, bsing determined on, which are to come of on the (30th) Friday. Tne programme, however, is not yet out. 13TH RIFLE VOLUNTEER CoirPAirr.—The sabs-rip- tion for the baud for this company now amounts to the handsome sum of .£15. On Monday evening last the land (comprising ten members) was sworn in before Captain Jebb. They will commence their practice imm, -di&tel v. The eLsuing Hutumn will, we believe, be product-ve of several goo 1 things for this corpi. Sometime P-o tb-, Earl of Brotvuiow announced his intention of giviug two prizes (£10 and 15) for rifle shooting, which will uo doubt be contested r before the winter sets in. We have aj." heard that UL enteria,uinent or two is likelv to come i j shortly,

ABERDAKE EiSiEDDtfUL). I This great national gathering opened at Aberdare on I Tuesday last, and was arranged to last until Friday I (yesterday.) We regret to be unable to favour ou; readers with any report of the proceedings in cons' quence of the pressure of other intelligence—both loc,,jI and district.

RAILWAY -•> CCIDENT.—On Monday last a coal truck or trucks got off the line on the Great Western Railway, somewhere near the junction of the line that leads to thL: Ruabon Coal Company's a-ork. It dragged alon for about a mile and a half without the nglle driver be. coming aware ot it, and tore up the line to such a de- gree that the trams for several hours were only able to travel on one .ine.

ADWY'R-CLAWDD. I BAND OF HOPE FESTIVAL. I Monday last was quite a gala dav here, most ot the inhabitants, and especially the children, wnre on the qu i vive, even before the pun had proclaimed it rav, for a treat bad been arranged fnT the Offa Band of Hope, and Y- r Lester had taken advantage of the opportunity to invite a number of the friends and supporters of the Temperance cause to meet the children at Pen-y-ffelli, and from everv quarter could be heard the inxious wish for a fine day, but the interest in the weather watfoonah- sorbed in that of the preparations for th e day's festivi- ties. At the entrance gate was erected a handsome arch with two large Union Jacks, streaming from each side, and over another gate leading to the house wa" a laree flae, bearing the inscription-" Religion and Temper- ance guards youth from evil," and in the centre an open Bible, with other designs, this required no further deco- rations as the large trees formed an arch over the gate and continued an arcade up the drive under which, and on each side of the drive were arranged tables quite 200 yards in length. A little further on Was a lsrae tent 63 feet by 21, and closed by two carts backed up to the • sunk fence, forming a convenient stpae, over whiph floated a very lnrge Union Jack, streaming from an arch under which were some rustic seats. To enumerate all the (?ecorstions and mottos would take up more space than we can give, and so we pass on to the procession, which was forrued in a large field before the house in the Mlowin? order :-Offt Tent of Recabites, Ragged School Band, Olfa Band of Hore-girls and bovs, with car- riaecs. flags, &c. In this order thev walked through the Adwy to Plas-ponrer, w here they were joined by the Wrexham Tent of Juvenile Rncabites, headed by Mr Rowe's drum and fife band, and after marching in front of thy hall returned through the Nant, and were joined at Coedpoeth by the Brymbo Band of Hope, hpaaed by the Gwersyllt brass band, and a number of ladi-s and gentlemen in carriages, including Mra Wibtman. of Shrewsbury, who had come especially for the occasion, and after c?iling at Minera Hall returned to Pen-y-?tt for tea, and as the forest of flags and banners mixed w!th eomo 14 or 15 carriages swept round the field, And formed a figure of S in front of the house with their leader Mr I Lester on a gaily dressed charger, it had a very impos- j ing effect, inneed the Plocession throughout bad a very picturesque appearance. The extraordinary number of 1,500 sat down to tea, the catering department, therefore, was rather a respon- sible one. The tables were arranged "under the green- wood shady tree- at the side of the approach of the lawn. Where there were so cmnv to be suoplied, the process naturally occupied a considerable time, and it was half-past six o'clock or more before tea was over. Meantime, those who had the (food fortune to be first served, amused themselves in a large field with football, kite-flying, chasing the company with a large rope, and entwining them in its folds. There was also a large balloon accent, which was a considerable success. A little before seven o'clock the public meeting was commenced by Mr Lester being voted to the chair, followed by Mr Hugbes, of Minera Schools examining his pupils as to the quantity and the variety of wine spoken of in scripture. Before the examination com- menced, Mis Wi?btman was introduced to the meeting by Mr Lester, amid loud cheers. While Mr Hashes was proceeding with the examination of his pupils a heavy shower of rain came on, when as many as c?uld crushed into the tent, the residue disposing of themselves as they thought fit. Afrer the tent was well filled there were loud cries for Mrs Wightman, when that lady came forward and requested the company to -in,- the hvrnn beginning—" There is a fountain filled with blood," be- fore she addressed them. Mrs Wightman then said :—My dear Christian friends —i:y visit to your neighbourhood to-day has given me Very great pleasure. The drive from the rnilway station up these hills was delightful. Such a wide expanse of country is spread out before the eye-such enchanting scenery—taking in as it does that celebrated hill near us—the Wrekin. Should any of you expect to hear from me any fine language you will be disappointed. I only speak on one subject—I can only speak on one subject. I never address anv company or meeting without speak- ing cf Jesus Christ. This is the subject upon which I am ever wont to dwell, and I believe it is the right Eubject. In my own little meetings this is my constant theme, and it is astonishing what infinite variety—how the object extends as we pursue it—what a mine of spi- ritual wealth it opens up, and what a growing interest all those Who assemble in our meetings manifest in this one subject. When I first began the work in which I am engaged, Total Abstinence was not in my thoughts. At one time I was greatly prej udiced against it. I thought it was calculated to take men away from Christ. la fact I knew nothing about it. But as I went from house to house speaking of Jesus, I soon began to see that there was little hope of doing much good so long as the drunk- ard, or those who have been drunkards, continue to take the drink. My first meeting was in a little cottage, where I spoke of the love of Christ. I continued these cottage meetings, and house to house visitations, but I constantly found that reclaimed drunkards were never safe while they were subject to the temptation of the drink. There was a powerful man, who went by the name of big Dick, the sawyer, who for 22 years had been a drunkard and a swearer, had been in the habit of ill-using bis wife and children. I remember oue of his children, four years of age, beiug in a dying state, and when his father went to the house, such was the little child's fear of him that he said don't come near me father." Instead of being able to welcome his father as a child ought t-J. he wished him to keep from him. This man never (we understood Mrs Wightman to say) visited a public housa afterwards, and after giving up drinking ho became a good man and a good husband. We generally find that those who have been once drunk- ards, if they take one (jlass it k all over with them. It is the first glass that does the harm. Mrs Wightman related soveral others anecdrtss shew- ing the henefi-iial results of her own labours amongst the poor, but in congruence of the heavy rain which came through the canvass of the tent she spoke under great disadvantage. She was also occasionally interrupted by the games that were going oa outside. The total number of persons on the Yroun.' iQ nnuted at 2,000. Ia the profession there were 1,2 > id 1,500 took tea. Amongst the leading persons present -e roticed:- Mrs Wightman, Shrewsbury r-v. Mr ir- :"r1 Jones, Rho3; Rev. William Llfiyd, W.-rn; Mi. 'Li-f-mpson, Lond in; Miss Peerc, and Miss Stevens, Derby; Mr and Mrs Darbv, and family, Brymbo Miss Squire, and Miss Barrett, of London; Mr Charles E. Darby, and party; Mr and Mrs Low, and party; Mr and Mrs [t. C. Raw- lins, and psrtv Mrs Kenrick, and family. Wynn-hall; Mr and Mra W. kenrick Mr John and Miss Kenrick Mr and Mrs W. Thomas, Wrexham Mrs T. C. Jones, and Miss Jones; Mr and Mrs Gittins, and party; Mr and Mrs J. T. Jones, Rhostyllen; Mr D. Jones, jun., and Miss Jones, Wrexham Mrs and Miss Jones, and party, Rhos; Mr George and Miss Darlington, Minera; Mrs Oldham, and party, Wrexham; Mr Councillor Parish, Chester, &c.

MEETING OF THE ROTAL BRITISH BOWEN. I The second meeting for the season took place on Taurs. day, npon the ground at Monkmoor, near Shrewsbury, kindly lent for the occasion by W. B. Lloyd, Esq. The success of out-of-door pleasures and pastimes in this coun- try so much depends on the state of the weather, that it is quite impossible to pass it over without special allusion. Thursday, then, was as wet and uncomfortable as the veri- est cynic could desire; from about eleven o'clock the rain continued to descend during the whole day, with very brief intervals of cessation. Under such circumstances it was somewhat surprising that there was so large a number of visitors, who began to arrive early. There were seve- ral large tents for the accommodation of the guests which a select committee of the Royal British Bowmen had kindly invited to this special meeting. Mr Walter C. Hay's hand was engaged to add to the charms of the day; Mr Cnrtis, of the Lion Hotel, was selected to provide the luncheon, which he did in his usual good style; and the committee liberally presented three special prizes, the first being a gold bracelet, to the lady (being a member of the society) who should make the best score, the second being a splendid workbox, to the lady (among the visitors) who should make the greatest number of blues and the third, a luncheon case to the gentleman visitor for the like score. The rain, as we have before statei, came down so continuously that there was no chance of the fair women and brave men" trying their skill in archery before luncheon/alld they whiled away the time as best they could until shortly after two o'clock, when the company proceeded to the society's capacious tent, which was not only :crowded) but a tent adjoining was also well filled. D. 1. Atcherley, Esq., of Marton hall, president of the R.B.B., took the chair, and there were also present: Major Martin, secretary; Lady Edwardes; Lord Kenyon, Hon. Misses Kenyon; Hon. G and Hon. E. Kenyon Mrs, the three Misses, and Mr Walter Moseley, Miss Steward Rev. J. Walcot; Captain and Mrs C. Trevor Roper: Mrs and Miss St. John Charlton Mr and Mrs R. A. Slaney Mis Rose Eyton; Rev. T. M. B. Owen Rev. F., Mrs and the two Misses Leighton Mr Potts; Af r., Mrs and Miss Godbye; Miss Owen; Mr., )Irs., and Miss Emily Roper R-V. H. and Hon. Mrs Burton Rov. C. and Mrs Walcot; Miss Webb; Dr. and Miss Edwards the Misses Taylor; Miss ffolcombe; Rev. H., Miss and Mr. Augustai Pelh:ii; Mr tftrdinze; Miss Wilkinson Mr. W. Win^fleld; Mr., Mrs., and Miss Irven Rev. G. C. and the Misses Guiss; Rev. T. BèaCrn!t; Rev. H. O. WilsolJ Mr R. H. Roper, Mr. George Tre vor Roper, and Mr Daore Riper: Rev. T, Mrs., and Miss Gleadowe; Mr. and the two Misses Kinchant; Rev. W. Hunt; Rev. S., Mrs., aal the tw.! Misses Donne; Rev. J. R. Kiuchant, Mr Sladen Rev. '.V. Jc'Lom- HON. Mrs. the thr-e Misses, and Mr Vf. Lovett Mr and M- Ma-" thews Hughes; MrB. and the two Nlis-ui Leight Mr j W. Roper; Mr ?nd [bp f?fee M;ge3 Lovt: M:? L?. Hant, Mr and Mr? J. -ke; Mr and Mrs ir?-mtf?p Day; Mr. nu?bl W. and Mrs Barnuty. Rev. Dr., Mrs., and the two Misses Kennedy; Mr thrbert Kennedy .e M?mRtikps. L'wvu H'rrn- i H.ev. C. and Miss Packer; ?r  B. Ll,v 'arr; rt„I two Misses Gr, re; R;v. /? 7. >. M. 'fd; I [ ?yd; Mr and Mrs Dymoek Mrs and Mis-, ?tcken; tw isses 1 Atcherlq; Mr Tim?thtus Bard; Mrs and Mi!:? ck • Mr and Mrs H. Burd; Rev. H.,MM,Mi? Mr I Beckwick; Rev. H. Gree.r.rnod; Captain and ? ■ Rev. T. F. Mwo; Rev. A. Male; Mr J. K.?ny.?. Air John Hill; Rev. B. and Mrs Banning; Ali-, "urioll, Longnorhall; Rev. R. I. Mrs, an l Miss 8. Mr W. A. Bentley; Mr G. W. FirAer; liev. J. s'. -i i; dlVo Misses Luxmoore; Rev. J. Rigg; Mrs and two Misses Preston; Mrs and two Misses Salt; Mrs and Miss Be-de Rev. T. Beale; Miss Clarke; Mr C. J. Morris; MiSs fowler; Mrs and two Misses Gardner; Mip Darwin Rev. D. and Mrs Carr; Rev. E. Mrs., and two hisses E-remont; Sir D. and two Misses Xeave Captain aid Mrs Dod; Mr A. Humphreys; Rev. U. R. and M f3 Ed- wrads; Hon. aud Rev. A. Hanbury; Captain IL Cor. < bett: Mr W. tI. and Miss White Miss L. DnenPart; Mr T. M. a nd Miss How; Miss Inge; Captain Roberf: Guise; Captam and Mra Urmston: Rev. and )its Rogers: Mr and Mrs Uvedsle Corbett, jun.; Rev. ft* and Mrs Hornby; Rev. L. and Mrs Corbett; Lad, Marsli fill Rev. J. Wilder, Mr C., Mr J., Mr G. Wilder Mr Harrington Parr; Rev. J. and Mrs Rogers; M I-arr Misses Hopkins Rev. W. Harmon Rev. G. s, lushury Mrs and Miss Allen, Prals; Mr W. Cope; H0 H. Wentwoith Powys; Captain Caldwell; Rev. H. aDd Mrs Bather; Rev. T. D. and Mrs Atkinson; Mrs., Louisa, Miss Clare, and Mr L. Hope EdWaTdca Pev Q Bridgeman; Rev. W. Ffennell; Mr F. and Miss Sand-" ford Rev. P. and Miss H. Downward Mrs G. Down ward Mr and Mrs Bridges Captain and Miss Jenkin,. Miss Jenkins, Preston Montfori Mr, Mrs, and ltussell; Mrs Burrows Adams; Miss and Mr ardifig Rev. H. and Lady Emily Harding Mr R. A. Benson- "Miss Raymond Miss Protberoe Mrs W. Salt; Mr and Mrs J. Pritchird; Rev. O. Gardon; Rev. Mr Gibson- Mr Douglas; Miss Wade; Mr H. Bu rton Mr and M Sprott: Mr C. Severne; Mr F. Leighto Mr E. Vf S'nytbe Owen Miss Borcott; Mr and Mrs P. Harries; Mr G. Harnage Mr W. H. Bayley Rev. T. M. Luci, cork, Mr and Mrs White, &c., &c. After I he luncheon had been enjoyed, and grace saii by the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, The President proposed in succession, the healtba ofths Queen, the Prince Consort, and the Prince of Wales, which were each duly honoured. The President then gave the health of the Lady Para- mount, Lady Williams Wynn. The President next proposed the health of the Lady Patroness, a lady who made a most creditable gold shot at Glanrafon last meeting, and in her future life he hoped she may prove equally successful in hitting the gold. (Laughter and cheers.) Mr J. V. Lovett, returned thanks on behalf of hit daughter. Mr G. Trevor Ropi-ri at the request of the president, then sang an original song, and which, as he sud, was founded e upon an old MS. found last year at Whitting. ton-castle. We are sorry our space will not admit ofulI giving it a place in the report. Tne President then proposed the healths of their kind hosts, whom he might designate the coalition committee of the Royal British Bowmen. Rev H. Burton returued thanks. Rev Dr. Ketjnedy, in proposiog the health of their es- timable president, Mr David Francis Atcbeiley, said they were deeply indebted to him for filling that honourable post so effectually its he had done for two years in poco cession; and.if Ver they should depart from the democra- tic principleg- of i their Rocipty, ard choose an emperor in- stead of a president, they could not do better than select i Mr Atcherley indeed, he almost thonght the honourable gentleman bad begun hia" rein" that day. (Laughter and chcers.) The Pre.ilenf thankei them mos1; sincerely for the hooour thus conferred upon him, but regretted that their second meeting-begnn under such favourable auspicee- had not been favoured with a finer day. But, as volun- teers, they could, scarcely expect fine weather, judging from what they had had during the past year. He wished to met;tion "jfiat on Thursday week, on the oct-asi on of their next roccitinu at Captain Roper's, the train which left Shrewsbury at 10.15 would stop at Gresford. The President n..xt gave the health of their esteemed peoretarv, Major Martin, who responded- Rev. G. C. Guise hoped they would pardon him in in- troducing a toast contrary to The rules, but he was snro he should be pardoned when he mentioned that it was Mr Butler Lloyd, who,when he found the society could not be accommodated with ground at Wrexham, had liberally offered them the use of t!je field in which thev then were. and had alio gone t.) tio tich trouble aud expense to put it in such nice order.. (Cheers.) Mr Lloyd appropriately returned thanks, and expresses the pleasure it gave, him to afford the society the oppor- tunity of making use of his grounds. The company then broke up. and as the rain had par- tially subsided, shooting wag commenced at the six tar- gets-fotir of which were for members of the society, and two for visitors, at 50 yards each. After a few shots, the rain again came down so freely that it drove the competitors into the tents, but there were several subsequent attempts. Those, however, whl) did choose to brave the weather, enjoyed a dance beneath one of the large tents aud thus the best was made of the discouraging effects ot the cleme,its. At the conclusion of the Bhooting, the Rev. Dr. AeRe nedy delivered the prizes as follows LADIF S. -Members, 60 yards; best score, Mrs ourhnry, 172; second best, Miss Trevor Roper, 131.—Best gold, Mis Alice Hornby. GENTLEMEN.—Members, 60 yards; beat score, Mr Potts, 335.-Best gold, Mr R. If. Trevor Roper. Gentlemen, members, 100 yards; beat score, Rev. G. C. Guise. Visitors, for the greater number of blues Mrs Rogers, a good bracelet; Hon. and Rev. A. Hanbury, a luncheon ofase.

THE ROYAL RESCRIPT TO THE HUNGARIAN DIET. PESTIT, AUGUST 22.-Tiie following is the text of the Royal rescript, in replv to the address of the Hungarian Diet, as read to both Houses of the Diet to-day, by Field- Marshal Count Haller, the Royal Commissioner:- Seeing that the Hungarian Diet has not obeyed the re- quests which have been addre'ijsod to it, and that we can hardly expect any further bebeficial action from a Diet which, to the great disadvantage of all concerned, so en- tirely misunderstands its highly important mission in such difficult circumstances as to declare the way to be absolutely closed against any possible arrangement, be- cause it demands which in their extent exceed the bounds of admissibility, could not be acceeded to, vre find it ne- cessary to dissolve the present Diet. We at the tsatyifi time preserve to ourselves t ie right of assembling a new Diet, possible within ds muu: from this time."

THE I ;'EN'S'hi'£ TO I], T, N. DUBLIN, lircsday.—.Majesty ni. I 1 a ••wro rewntion on laming nt Kingstown, ana i. 1 m the tr- ri. of the tr at Dublin.' Notirithsta"?"^ -it v y unf..vourable St',t" of the weather crowds j -ope.! ii-ed the streets aI0"¡< the whole route"'to the Viotic-ual Lodge. The Prince ot Wales, accompanied by Col. Bruce, ar- rived at the Viceregal Lodcre at two o'clock to-day.

LATEST AAKKETS. LIVERPOOL CORN MAH.KEr-Ye9terday. At our market this day there was a slender attendance, and only a limited demand for wheat, at prices the turn in favour of buyers. Oats were unaltered. Barley and peas were both rather easier. Egyptian beans were 6d. and Indian corn 6d. per quarter cheaper. Oatmeal wet without change. The commoner descriptions of Ame- rican flour were 6d per barrel lower the best qualities fully as dear. LONDON CORN MARKET—Yesterday. Little business passing in any article. Foreign and English old wheat both neglected, -and new English easier to buy than on Monday. Oats.dull. Spring corn also verv slow. and all sales at about Mondav's rates. I I- WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET—Yesterday. New wheat fully 29 to 311 lower; old quite neglected. Holders would have taken lower prices, but this did not induce buyers. No material change, in any other ar- ticle.

BIRTHS. On the 12th inst., at Rbosnessey, the wife of Mr Ellii Gouibourn, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 18th, at Holywell Church, Mr Samuel Jonf9, joiner, Holywell, to Anne, eldest daughter of Mr W. Grif- fiths, cooper, Greenfield.I On the 20th inst., at the Old Church, Oswestry, by the Rev. L. Clarke, Mr Thomas Burgess C.rqwther, Inland Revenue Officer, of Whittirgtoo, to Mary.Ann, daughter of Mr Isaac Holland, timber merchant. Oswestry. On the 17th inst., in the Baptist Chapel, Newtown, by the Rev M. Morgan, Mr Edward Jones) Gweruhowel, to Miss Anne Pritchard, New Wells. On the 15th inst., at the Priory Church, Great Malvern by the Rev. E. Day, M.A., Henry, son of the late Fre- derick Vallings, Esq., of Upper Woburn place, to Maria, second daughter of the late Rev. T. G. Roberts, rector of Llanrwst, Denbighshire. On the 15th inst., at the Parish Church, Ruabon, by the Rev. R. G. Williams, Mr Job Thomas, cabinet-maker, of Wrexham, to Elizabeth, second daughter of 'the late Mr E. Francis, of Alperbury, Salop. DEATHS. On the 7th inst., Frederick Henry Sumner*, youngest son of Frederick Sumners, Esq., The Green, near Llan- gollen. On the 13th inst., aged 78, Mr John Davies, shoemaker, Chester-road, Holywell. On the 18th inst., aged 73, at Lodge, Margaret, wife of Mr John Usher, butcher. On the 17-h inst., aged 57, Mr Hugh Jones, Welsh Harp Inn, U 'per Brook-street, Oswestrv. On the l.th inst., at Torquay, Algernon AUwood, Eq.. late of Elwy House, Wrexham, aged 12 years. On the 16th of April, 1859. of Chnlen, at Calcutta, Sergeujt John Grilli, ¡IS, of the Royal Artil.irv, son of J OUIl Griffiths, of PD .y-br} u, Vrexhain. On the 17th inst, at C .c Cottage, Gr. sf -rd, aged 82, Sarah, relict ot the late James Boydell, E.-q., of the Rossett. On the 16th inst., at the B'ack Bear Inn, Cher-ter, Mr John Hughes ia 42, r. On ,,14th it wer n, Montsoimryshire, in his 6 Jrd tear, r. J. of t.Le late .< ho Yord, 2sq., Aboey-C-l'J, c- E7 ^ntcter, and a m istrate tor tue counties (J. Ctiesi omerv, and Merioneth, On the 17tii inst., a, 17 months, at the Lodge, Chirk, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr John HayLes, boot and shoeir r. On u 21st inlJ. at r Buckley, Esclusham-ibove, t- ,C y Eac l us h Eim. a b ove, Elizabl.11, wife I* u Jvaas, farmer. ad 6,5 years.

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