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TEE MEN IN WOMEN'S CLOTHES. On Saturday morning Mr. Flowers proceeded with the examination of Ernest Boulton and Frederick William Park, who were, for the seventh time, placed at the bar of Bow-street Police Court, Lon- don, on the charges of having frequented public thoroughfares and places of amusement in female attire for an unlawful purpose, and with having con- spired with others to incite divers persons to commit an abominable crime. Mr. Poland conducted the prosecution, as before, for the Treasury, and Messrs. Besley and Straight were counsel for the prisoners. Mr. Collette was also in attendance on behalf of the Society for the Sup- pression of Vice. There was no sign of abatement in the interest taken by the public, and especially the fashionable public, in this extraordinary case, and the eager- ness to obtain admission was as great as ever, not- withstanding the suggestion made in one notable quarter that the preliminary inquiry ought to be conducted in private. Mr. Poland then called Ann Simpson I live at 42, Davies-street, Berkerley Square. In December. 1868, I let some lodgings to Lord Arthur Pelham Clinton. He occupied the drawing room floor. Mr. Boulton came and had a mutton chop and bitter beer at Lord Arthur's expense. (Although the wit- ness said Boulton she pointed to Park, and was un- derstood to refer to him.) Lord Arthur stopped a fortnight. I have seen Park in women's clothes. Lord Arthur assured me he was a man. I saw Lord Arthur go on tiptoe to let him in. He represented him as his cousin. I examined Lord Arthur's drawers and saw some clothes, which I stopped for the monev he owed me. I did not find any articles ofwomen'H clothes after I turned Boulton out. Before that I found some in a cupboard in a back room. I have only seen Park once at the lodgings. I said to him You brought your boxes up and I'll make you take them down again." I did so. He said, I wish never to see your house again." I said, I'll take care you don't." He said, Why not ?" and I re- plied Because I let them to Lord Arthur Pelham Clinton." On one occasion Boulton (here witness again indicated Park) slept in the same apart- ment with Lord Arthur. This was the night I ac- cused Lord Arthur, and he went out in woman's clothes. Lord Arthur Clinton left my lodgings be- cause he owed me money. I had lent him £10 in cash, and Boulton (Park) had a portion of it. Maria Dumn I live at 91, Shoe Lane, Fleet-street, and am a servant, now out of service. In July, 1868, I was in the service of Mrs. Peck, 36, South- ampton-street, Strand. I was housemaid there from the latter end of July till the beginning of November. I know Lord Arthur Clinton. He lodged there all the time I was there. I know both the prisoners well. Boulton lived there the whole time. Used to come there two or three days at a time, and then go away. I have heard him called Ernest Boulton, and Park, Mr. Boulton. Boulton slept in the same room as Lord Arthur Clinton. There was a small dressing room leading out of Lord Arthur's bedroom. There was a bed there. Park, when he stayed there, slept in that bed. It was necessary to pass through Lord Arthur's bedroom in order to get to that dressing room. Lord Arthur used to speak to him very familiarly—more as a lady than a man. I have heard him call him "my dear" and my darling." I have accused Boulton of being a man, and then he would laugh and show me his wedding ring and keeper. He told me he was Lord Arthur Clinton's wife. He was generally dressed as a lady, but I have seen him dressed as a man once once or twice. Park was more often dressed as a man. He used to go out with Boulton of an evening as a lady. I have seen Boulton's clothes in the wardrobe in the room where he slept. I knew a person of the name of Cummings. He used to come to the house. I have seen him in a lady's dress. He used to come to see Boulton. He came several times. I know Mr. Thomas. I have seen him at the house. He came in as a gentleman and went out as a lady. I have seen him go out with Mr. Park and Mr. Boulton. Detective Chamberlain called and re-examined: I have seen Park write; the three letters produced in the best of my judgment and belief, are in the handwriting of Park. They are signed Fanny Winifred Park." Mr. Poland I propose to read the three letters. People will think they are worse than they are. The three letters were then read. One will serve as a sample of th" whole:—[Crest F. W. P.l Duke- street, Nov. 21.—My Dearest Arthur,—How very kind of you to think of me on my birthday. I had no idea that you would do so. It was very good of you to write, and I am very grateful to you for it. I require no remembrance of my sister's husband, as the many kindnesses he has bestowed upon me remember him for many years, and the birthday present he is so kind as to promise me will only be one addition to the heap of little favours I already treasure up so many thanks for it, dear old man, I cannot echo your wish that I should live to be a hundred, though I should like to live to a green old age. Green did I say. Oh! the amount of paint that will be required to hide that very unbecoming tint. My, campish undertakings" are not at pre- sent meeting with the success that they deserve whatever I do seems to get me into hot water some- where; but, n'importe what's the odds as long as you're rappy ?—Believe me your affectionate sister- in law, FANNY WFWRFRED PARK. The prisoners hung down their heads during the reading of the letters, and often smiled at the most ludicrous parts. The Court having adjourned for a quarter of an hour, Mr. Besley said it was arranged to reserve their right of addressing the magistrate for the defence, and would proceed to call evidence. Mr. Fredk. LeGros Clark, F.E.C.S., Examiner of the University of London, surgeon and lecturer of St. Thomas' Hospital, and Examiner of Surgeons to the Royal College of Physicians of London was then called. Ho said— Examined by Mr. Straight: Upon the 24th May, accompanied by Dr Hughes, I went to the House of Detention. Clerkenwell. That was for the purpose of examining the two young men Boulton and Park. (The evidence given by this witness tended to mili- tate against the theory suggested by Dr. Barlow, and to'd, therefore, decidedly in favour of the prisoners.) This witness was cheered as he gave his evidence. Alfred Harvey, M.R.C.S., of 3, Southampton street, Strand, said: On Saturday, the 21st, after this case had been heard, I had an interview- with Park for the purpose of conducting an examination on this matter. I did examine him, and he voluntary sub- mitted himself to the examination, and assisted me in every way. (The whole of the evidence of this and the previous witness went to entirely negative the evidence of Drs. Paul and Barwell. Mr. Amos Westropp Gibbings was then called Mr. Montague Williams watched the case for this witness. [Some little amusement was caused by the very effeminate appearance he presented, and the slightly affected and polite manner in which he gave his evidence. He said I am 21 years of age. I was educated at Repton, but finished by a private tutor. I have chambers at No. 13, Bruton- street, Berkeley Square. I first dressed myself in women's clothes some six or seven years ago, that was to act characters. Several times within the las* three years I have acted female characters for charities. Nearly always I have played ladies. I first became introduced to Mr. Ernest Boulton on the day of the boat race. I had known him before. I had seen him play at the Egyptian Hall (that was about two years ago) for Mr. Maccabe's benefit. The manner in which my party at the hotel originated was that some friends of mine who had seen me act wished to see if I could sustain the character as well in a room. I appeared as a lady. At first it was only to be a small party, but it was drawn out in numbers. Mr. Boulton, Mr. Park, Mr. Peile, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Thomas were in female attire. In case of any insinuations, I invited several real ladies. (Laughter.) I have known Park five months. I first met him at a bal masque at High- bury Barn. I had known him as a personator of female characters. He played dowagers and old women. After meeting him at Highbury Barn I asked him to call upon me, and we became very good friends. I saw him from time to time. We went to theatres together in our own costume. I have known Mr. Thomas about five months. I met him also at Highbury Barn about a fortnight before I saw Park. I know Lord Arthur Clinton, There is a connection between his family and mine, but it is very remote. There has never been anv insinuation of immorality against my character. I defv anyone to prove it. I certainly have not been engaged in any horrible conspiracy. Mr. Wm. Henry Hughes, M.R.C.S., of Fenchurch street, City: I know the father of the prisoner Boulton, and in March, 1868, I attended the de- fendant, Ernest Boulton, professionally. He was suffering from an abcess. It arose from natural causes. I examined him in the House of Detention on the 24th inst. I found him in a perfectly natural condition. There was nothing to warrant the evi- dence of Dr. Paul. The prisoners were then remanded to Monday, Mr. Flowers remarking that Mr. Besley need not renew his application for bail. Mr. Baring-Gould's novel, "In Exitu Israel," has nothing to do with Jewish history, as its title might lead one to suppose. The scene is, says the Athenceum, laid at the time of the French Revolu- tion, and the book treats largely of Church mat- ters. The lease of the New Royalty Theatre has passed into the hands of the favourite actress, Miss Hen- rietta Hodson, who will commence her first season thereon September the 3rd. The house will pre- viously undergo considerable alteration and deco- ration. Amass meeting, composed of white and coloured persons, and members of all parties, was held iu Charleston, S.C., on the 16th inst., to organise a movement toward retrenchment in the state govern- ment. The officers of the meeting were chosen re- gardless of colour. The cast announced for the Xozze di Figaro," a.t Covent Garden, is particularly strong, including Mdlle. Titiens as the Countess, Sessi as Susanna, and Pauline Lucca as Cherubino. This is the first occasion upon which Tietjens and Lucca have ever aweared in an-ooera. together.

THE MEN IN WOMEN'S CLOTHES. COMMITTAL OF THE PRISONERS. The adjourned examination of Ernest Boulton and F. W. Park was proceeded with at Bow street, on Monday, before Mr. Flowers. Mrs. Beck was the first witness called. She was examined by Mr. Besley: I live at 36, Southampton street, Strand. I have lived there seven years. My husband is a managing clerk. I have from time to time let apartments. Lord Arthur Clinton first lodged at my house in the autumn of 1868. He was there from September to November. He occupied a drawing-room floor. I have seen his wife. Lady Arthur Clinton, there upon one occasion. He was vitited by gentlemen. Mr. Boulton lived with him. The lodgings were taken for Mr. Boulton and him self. Mr. Boulton was absent for a day or two, and they both left for a visit to Scarborough on a thea- trical expedition. They were about a fortnight ab- sent. I am not sure as to the time. There were two beds in the apartments, which were all on the same floor. The extra bed was in the drawing- room. There was a couch in the sitting-room. I can't say where Mr. Boulton slept. I know that both beds were occupied during the time they were there. Mr. Park came there once or twice. I can't say whether that was before or after they went to Scarborough. Mr. Park slept there one or two nights. I am not aware that any of my servants went into their room after they had re- tired to rest. I would not allow such a thing, and I don't think they would have allowed it themselves. I do not know whether anybody slept on the couch when Mr. Park was there. I never saw Mr. Boul- ton in female attire. He always dressed as a gen- r tleman. I remember that one evening they dressed in female attire for a theatrical performance. I have seen Mr. Thomas. He came sometimes to the house. He always dressed as a gentlpman. I have seen Mr. Cumming there often. He always dressed as a gentleman. Mr. Boulton always con- ducted himself as a gentleman. I never knew him to conduct himself with any familiarity at all. I never heard any terms of familiarity expressed by Lord Arthur Clinton to Mr. Boulton. I have always heard them address each other as gentlemen would do. Maria Duffin was a servant at my house one month. It is not true that she was there for four or five months. I think the Scarborough visit was during the month she was there. The reason she gave me for leaving was that she was delicate—that she was in a consumption, and that the place was too hard for her. I never had any communication with her mother. She never complained to me of the con- duct of Lord Arthur Clinton or Mr. Boulton. I went to the Treasury a fortnight ago. I made a state- ment, which was taken down in writing. Ques- tions were put to me in reference to Lord Arthur Clinton and Mr. Boulton. I answered them fully and truly as far as I can remember. I have not seen Maria Duffin since she left my service. She never applied to me for her character. She never applied to me for her character. She was to have bec-i mirried. After seeing Maria Duffin's evidence I voluntarily communicated with Mr. Abrahams, the solicitor for the defence, to give this evidence'. Mr. Besley: Now with regard to Mr. Thomas. You say he never did leave your house dressed as a woman.—Witness Never, Sir, never. He alwavs dressed as a gentleman.—Cross-examined by Mr. Poland The sitting room, dressing room, and bed- room are on the same floor, and in order to get to FIe dressing room you must pass right through the bedroom. The servants usually wait on mv lodgers. I managed the house. While'Lord A. ClintonVa-; staying at my house my servants were Eliza Clark,MJ Daffin, and Eliza Low. I can't swear I mentioned any other name as my servant but Eliza Low when I was examined by the Treasury. I always lookfd to Lord Arthur Clinton to pay my bill, as he had taken my rooms. I am not aware that Boulton nai d anything. I can't say how they managed between them. The bill was always sent up to Lord Arthur Clinton. Lord Arthur Clinton lodged with me from the beginning of September to the end of Novem- ber, 1869. I can't say who introduced Lord Arthnr Clinton to me. I was out of town when he came to Jodge at my house. I saw Mr. Boulton at my house, Mr. Albert Wight, and Mr. Louis Charles Hurt. They came to lodge with me on the 30th of M n'ch, 1868. Boulton and Wight stayed there till the 12th of June, and Hurt stayed till the 23rd of August. They occupied the drawing-room and the bedroom and sitting-room, so that the same man would have to go to h-s drawing-room through the other's bed- room.— Did you not say at the Treasury that Boul- ton, Park. and Thomas were women dressed up as men ?—I did not. I said they looked as ladies attired in gentleman's clothes.—Did you believe they were ladies P—I did not.—Not any time ?— Not at any time,—Did you ever hear Boulton called "Stella Clinton ?"—Never.—Did you ever seecards with "Lady Arthur Clinton" on them P—Never.— Did Lord Arthur Clinton visit Lonio Charles Hurt and Albert Wright P—Not to my knowledge.—Did you say at the hearing Lord Clinton used to visit Mr. Wright, and I believe it was thought that he took our room?—Not that I am aware of. I might have said that I thought he saw our rooms.—You will swear you did not say that ?—I could not have said it.—Never mind what you could not have said. Will you swear that you did not say that ?—Yes I will swear it.—Did you say this, "We refused him three times, and at last he sent his piano in and he took possession ?"—Yes, I did say that.— And that is the fact, you had refused him three times ?—Yes, we had refused him on that day.— Did you refuse him because you heard he was a friend of Hurt and Wright ?—No, I did not. I never knew him to be a friend of Mr. Hurt and Wi^ht.—Was the bed in the dressing-room put up for the accommodation of Mr. Wight and Mr. Hurt ? —It was.—You said that no ladies used to come and visit Lord Clinton but Lady Arthur Clinton ?—Yes. —And you refused her admittance after the first visit because you did not think hpr a proper person ? —Yes.—Was she really refused admittance P—She was, but not by me.—Did you see the person ?—I did not,—Now I ask you, had you any doubt as to Boulton's sex ?—I believed him to be a man.—You had no doubt about it ?—Not the slightest. He al- ways behaved as such. At this stage of the proceedings, Mr. Flowers said it was his intention to commit the prisoners for trial. After some conversation Eliza Clarke was called. She said that she was housemaid at Mr. Beck's at the time that Lord Arthur Clinton and Mr. Boulton were stopping there. The bedroom and dressing- rooms were always used. She once saw Mr. Boulton in female costume in the evening he told her he was going to a private theatrical performance. Mr. Park was also there, and in women's dress.—Mr. Straight: Is it true that Boulton was in the habit o" dressing as a woman ?—No, sir, it is not true.— He always dressed as a gentleman, I believe ?—YPS. —Did you ever notice anything indecent about his conduct?—No, sir.—Did you know he was a man ? —I used to accuse him of being a female, and he used to pass it off as a joke.—Examination con- tinued Mr. Park only had breakfast with Lord Arthur Clinton when he slept there, and this was upon one occasion only. I never heard Lord A. Clmton address Boulton as my dear or my darling. I know Mr. Cummings and Mr. Thomas. I have seen neither of them dressed as a woman. Mr. Straight said that was the case for the defence, and the Court adjourned for refreshment. On the reassembling of the Court, Mr. Besley ad- dressed the Court on behalf of the prisoners. He said that the offence with which they were charged was of such a nature that no man once convicted of it could live at all with any satisfaction to himself. The whole charge was that there had been a joint conspiracy, extending over a period of two years, to commit an abominable crime, and he hoped, there- fore, that his worship, if he had not absolutely made up his mind, would not commit the prisoners for the alleged acts, and call upon them to answer such a charge, running, as he had said, over a period of two years. Mr. Straight, on behalf of the prisoner Park, ad- mitted that the circumstances did not bear a favour- able aspect, but contended that there was not even a reasonable foundation for supposing that the young men had been guilty of the offence with which they were charged, and he felt sure that his Worship would be doubly careful before he came to the conclusion of sending the prisoners to trial upon the most serious charge. As regarded Park, he con- tended that there was not a tittle of evidence to show that he had personally being guilty of any act in connection with this affair that would justify his being sent for trial. Mr. Poland was about to reply, but Mr. Straight objected that he had no right of reply.—Mr. Flow- ers then said it was immaterial, inasmuch as his mind was unchanged as to his point of duty. and he was therefore bound to send the prisoners for trial without bail upon the gravel-charge and the misdemeanour also. Upon the prisoners being asked it they had anything to say, Park said: I am en- tireiy innocent of the charge, or of ever having any t nought of committing such a gross outrage.—They were .hon formally committed to take their trial at the next Old Bailey Sessions. A lament-able occurrence took place at Henley- on- ames Sunday evening, by which two young men., of Reading, ost their lives. Having hired! boat, they proceeded up the river, and when near- mg the island endeavoured to change their seats, when, by so doing the craft was upset. Means were promptly at hand to rescue them, but were unavailing. The ode for the installation of the most noble the Marquis of Salisbury as Chancellor of the Univer- sity of Oxford, which has been composed by the Rev. Sir F. A. Gore Ouseley, Bart., M.A. &c., for a soprano voice, orchestra, and chorus, will be per- formed in the Sheldonian Theatre, on Wednesday, June 22nd the day of the Enccenia, or commemo- ration of founders. The attempt to recover the treasure sunk in Vigo Bay more than 150 years ago is turning out success- ful. After nineteen days' search made with large diving-bells, fifteen galleons are reported to have been found lying at a depth of a few hundred feet, and on knocking a hole into the side of the Almirante some ingots, plate, and valuable arms were found by the divers. They were sunk in 1702, and con- tained three, millions sterlm<f!

FENIANISM IN LONDON. The police authorities at Scotland Yard were oc- cupied throughout the whole of Saturday and Sun- day in taking precautions for the purpose of pre- venting an attack being made by Fenians on the House of Detention at Clerkenwell. It is stated that a letter had been received at Scotland Yard intimating that if the two alleged Fenians, Michael Davitt and John Wilson, at present confined under remand at the above prison, were not at once set free the prison would be attacked. The letter, which was not signed, further stated that the wall would not be blown down this time, but that a very great portion of the prison would be blown up. A number of police and detectives, the men being all armed with revolvers, were sent down to the House of Detention, and all through Saturday night the police were busily employed in scrutinising every person who approached the prison walls. While policemen in uniform walked in pairs round the prison, at the corner of each street that led to the House of Detention, five police constables and two detectives were placed. The public-houses in the neighbourhood were also carefully watched; for it was feared that under cover of getting up a drunken brawl an attack might be made on the prison. The police preparations created very considerable alarm. amongst the inhabitants in the neighbourhood Every place known to be frequented by Fenians in London has, since the receipt of the letter, been visited by the police, and all reputed Fenians are being carefully watched.

THE WIF E MURDER IN ESSEX. The circumstances attending the murder at San- don, near Chelmsford, are thus reported:—Finch and bis wife, with their five children, lived in one of three cottages situate in Woodhill road. At about eight o'clock on Thursday morning, he called his eldest child, a girl about ten years old, telling her it was time to get up, and, as though unconscious that he had already deprived his wife of her exis- tance, he also called out to her, in an apparently affectionate tone, H Mother, are you dressing P" Immediately after calling his daughter, Finch was observed to leave the house and proceed up the road. The girl, having dressed, proceeded into the next room to ask her mother to fasten her dress. On entering she was terror-struck to find the bed one pool of blood, and her mother deathly pale. She at once called in the neighbours, but they were so frightened that they dared not approach the bed. At length, Mr. Devenish, who has a wheelright's shop a few paces down the road, was fetched into the place, and on entering the room he found the scene such as might appal the stoutest heart. The room had literally the appearance of a slaughter- house. The poor woman was lying in bed, life being entirely extinct, with five or six fearful gashes about the neck and face. The bedclothes were satu- rased with blood. An infant six months old was lying asleep in one of its mother's arms, almost im- mersed in blood. The bed presented no evidence of anything like a struggle. The poor woman, on the contrary, was lying placidly upon her right side, with an infant in her arm as described, and it is very probable that she was killed during her sleep. It is not known that there has been the smallest ill-feeling between the couple on any account what- ever. It is believed that the murderer was suffer- ing at the time he committed the act, and is suffer- ing now from mental derangement. It appears that seven or eight years ago he was an inmate of the LnnaticAsylum at Brentwood for some eight month?. His uncle has been a patient at the same Asylum, and other members of the family are said to have betrayed tendencies to insanity. Finch was taken into custody shortly after the discovery, but was apparently unconscious of what had taken place. He was brought before the magistrates and re- manded. The poor woman, it was subsequently as- certained, had been killed with a billhook, such as labourers use for lopping trees.

THE BUDGET.—The Economist understands it is now quite settled that the part of the Budget re lating to the railway duty will not be interfered with. Our contemporary congratulates Mr. Lowe on having come to this conclusion. Baboo Keshub Chunder Sen, lectured before a large audience at St. James's Hall, on Saturday evening on the subject, Christ and Christianity," dwelling on the difference between the Christianity of the Bible and the Christianity of the sects. On Sunday he preached at the Free Christian Church, Kentish Town. The Chancellor of Oxford University has an- nounced that the Stanhope historical essay prize has been awarded to Thomas Stewart Ormond, exhibi- tioner, Balliol College; subject, -The origin and political significance of the national debt." The subject for 1871 is "Lafayette." A Paris paper states that Madame Adelina Patti ha, signed an engagement with M. Bao-ier, of the Italiens, to perform twenty times next winter for the sum of 80,000 francs, a benefit of 15,000 franc- being also assured to her. Who shall say that a fine voice is not a valuable commodity ? On visiting the field of Chillianwalla recently Lord Mayo remarked the absence of all record of the names of those who fell in the battle, and directed that a marble slab bearing the names of those hon- oured heroes be erected in the enclosure where ;• monument commemorative of the event already stands. Persia has sent ten regiments to Khorasan, for the ostensible purpose of protecting the borders rhat province is contiguous to the disputed terri- v K +?eiSS'\ < Kuchansoor. The position in which the Afghan Ameer is placed by the hostile policy ot Persia is engaging the attention of the Government of India. The funeral of Mr. Mark Lemon took place on Friday. The remains were buried in the village churebyard of Ineld, his own parish, adjoining Crawley. The attendance was very large, compris- ing, in addition to the family and the staff of Punch, a great number of other persons—friends of the lamented gentleman. The sudden death of Mr. Samuel Laing, son of the Chairman of the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway, occurred on Friday morning. He was engaged as a barrister in a committee-room at Westminster Hall, where he was taken unwell. Be- fore he could be removed from Westminster, or his friends summoned, he expired. MURDER IN WEXFORD.—The body of a man named William Handley has been found in a meadow at Elonee, near Ferns, county Wexford. There was a deep cut over the left eye, and severe wounds at the back of the head and over the temple. Marks also were observed round the neck, as if caused by a rope. It is supposed that the man had been mur- dered, and the body dragged by the rope to the place where it was found; at some distance off stones were found clotted with blood. Robbery is supposed to have been the cause of the murder. SUICIDE THROUGH THE DENHAM MURDER.—On Priday morning an inquest was held in London respecting the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Reynoldson aged about 57 years, who had committed suicide through depression of mind caused by being in- formed of the murders at Uxbridge. On Tuesday morning she was standing at the street door of her house when she was suddenly informed by a neigh- bour of the Uxbridge murders. She became greatly excited, shut the door, went upstairs, and took some nrussic acid. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased committed suicide by taking poison "while of unsound mind. SUICIDE OF A COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER IN CAR- LISLE.—On Saturday morning it was discovered that a commercial traveller, who bad arrived at the Alli- ance Temperance Hotel, Carlisle, on the previous evening,had committed suicide by cutting his throat. Neither his name nor address are known, but from documents his name is supposed to be Anysley, had formerly lived is Mr. Rutherford. 15, Plummer-street, Scotswood- Td Newcastle-on-Tyne." The deceased, a man about fifty years of age, arrived in Carlisle about five or six o clock on Friday evening, and after hav- ing tea at the hotel, he went out to see the city He had supper between nine and ten o'clock after which he went to bed, desiring not to be disturbed on the following morning, CURIOUS ACCIDENT TO AN ENGINE DRIVER.-On Friday afternoon an accident occurred near the Great Western Station which had nearly proved fatal. A fast tram left the station at 4.53 p m and about a quarter of a mile distant was a mail' b "• hanging on the usual apparatus, to be taken off by the 5J2 p.m or W«t of E;?Ia»d EIpre £ ?h tram. Ihe driver of the 4.o8 tnn, immediately on leaving the station, commenced oilino- his engine, nnd whilst thus engaged on the near side, he was struck by the mail bag, and knocked off THE PTIO-;™ on the side of the line. The stoker, who witnessed the accident, gave a signal to the guard to put on the brakes, and the train was brought to a stand- still within 500 yards. The unfortunate driver was picked up in a state of insensibility and removed to the Royal Berks Hospital. It was found on ex- amination that no bones were broken, but he is suf- fering severely from the shock. His name is Hutton he was known as a steady, careful man, and has a wife and seven children. ELOPEMENT OF A CLERGYMAN'S DAUGHTER.— William Jones, the son of a prosperous farmer of Tan-y-bryn, Llanvaelog, Anglesea, was on Friday brought up on remand before the Liverpool magis- trates, charged with perjury. On the 11th inst. the prisoner had eloped with Annie Jane Williams daughter of the Rev. Robert Williams, rector of the parish Llanvaelog, and on the 12th of May had made a declaration before the Superintendent Registrar at Liverpool, that Miss Williams and he had been for 15 days previously residing in Liverpool. It was upon this that the charge was founded, and the case had been remanded from Monday for further evidence. Mr. Carr, upon the part of the Rev. R. Williams, stated that, as Miss Williams had re- turned to her father, he was willing to forego the prosecution, upon the prisoner expressing contri- tion. This the prisoner declined to give, and the charge was withdrawn without it, the magistrate remarking that, as far as the case had proceeded, there was no proof of the charge. There was much applause iu Court.

THE REVISION OF THE SCRIPTURES. At the first meeting of the Committee appointed by the Convocation of Canterbury, May 6, 1870, in accordance with the report accepted by Convocation at its last session, the following resolutions and rules were agreed to as the fundamental principles on which the revision is to be conducted:— I. That the Committee appointed by the Convoca- tion of Canterbury at its last session separate itself into two companies, the one for the revision of the authorised version of the Old Testament, the other for the revision of the authorised version of the New Testament. II. That the company for the revision of the au- thorised version of the Old Testament consist of the Bishops of St. Davids, Landaff, Ely, Lincoln, and Bath and Wells, and of the following members from the Lower House:—Archdeacon Rose, Canon Selwyn, Dr. Jebb, and Dr. Key. III. That the company for the revision of the authorised version of the New Testament consist of the Bishops of Winchester, Gloucester and Bristol, and Salisbury, and of the following members from the Lower House:—The Prolocutor, the Deans of Canterbury and Westminster, and Canon Blakesley. IV. That the first portion of the work to be under- taken by the Old Testament Company be the re- vision of the authorised version of the Pentateuch. V. That the first portion of the work to be under- taken by the New Testament Company be the revi- sion of the authorised version of the Synoptical Gospels. VI. That the following scholars and divines be invited to join the Old Testament Company :—Dr. W. L. Alexander. Professor Chinnery, Canon Cook, Professor A. B. Davidson, Dr. B. Davies, Professor Fairbairn, the Rev. F. Field, Dr. Kinsbury, Dr. Gotch, Archdeacon Harrison, Professor Leathes, Professor MCGill, Canon Payne Smith, Professor J. H. Perowne, Professor Plumtre, Canon Pusey, Dr. Wright (British Museum), W. A. Wright (Cam- bridge). VII. That the following scholars and divines be invited to join the New Testament Company :—Dr. Angus, the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Eadie, the Rev. F. J. A. Hort, the Rev. W. G. Humphry, Ca- non Kennedy, Archdeacon Lee, Dr. Lightfoot, Pro- fessor Milligan, Professor Moulton, Dr. J. H. New- man, Professor Newth, Dr. A. Roberts, the Rev. G. Vance Smith, Dr. Scott (Balliol College), the Rev. F. Scrivener, Dr. Vaughan, and Canon Westcott. VIII. That the general principles to be followed by both companies be as follow :— <f 1. To introduce as few alterations as possible into the text of the authorised version consistently with faithfulness. 2. To limit, as far as possible, the expression of such alterations to the language of the authorised and earlier English versions. 3. Each company to go twice over the portion to be revised, once provisionally, the second time finally, and on principles of voting as hereinafter is provided. 4. That the text to be adopted be that for which the evidence is decidedly preponderating, and that when the text so adopted differs from that from which the authorised version was made, the altera- tion be indicated in the margin. 5. To make or retain no change in the text on the second final revision by each company, except two- thirds of those present approve of the same, but on the first revision to decide by simple majorities. 6. In every case of proposed alteration that may have given riae to discussion, to defer the voting thereupon till the next meeting, whensoever the l same shall be required by one third of those present at the meeting, such intended vote to be announced in the notice for the next meeting. 1 7. To revise the heading of chapters, pages, para- f graphs, italics, and punctuation. j 8. To refer, on the part of each company, when considered desirable, to divines, scholars, and lite- rary men, whether at home or abroad, for their opinions. IX. That the work of each company be communi- cated to the other as it is completed, in order that there may be as little deviation from uniformity in language as possible. X. That the special or by-rules for each company be as follows :— 1. To make all corrections in writing previous to the meeting. 2. To place all the corrections due to textual considerations on the left-hand margin, and all other corrections on the right-hand margin. 3. To transmit to the chairman, in case of being I unable to attend, the corrections proposed in the portion agreed upon for consideration. May 25, 1870. S. WiNTON, Chairman. The New Testament Company will meet at twelve o'clock, on June 22 and 23, at the Jerusalem Cham- ber, Cloisters, Westminster.

Mr. Nelson, sculptor (according to the Architect), has been commissioned to execute a statue of the late Lord Stanley of Alderley, to be erected in Alderley Church, Cheshire. The Archbishop of Canterbury has, at the special instance of Archbishop Trench, recognised the value of Mr. Richard Morris's editions of early English works, and his investigations into the early history of the forms of our inflexions, &c, by conferring on him the degree of LL.D. Madame Volpini, according to the Gaulois, is studyingthepartofMignoninM. Ambroise Thomas's opera of that name, with the composer, who has made several alterations in the opera, and has added a new song for her. A Calcutta paper says "The proposal sent home by the Indian Government, recommending the fusion of the military finance department, of the three presidencies upon a gradation system, has, it would appear, been rejected." A fearful railway accident is ^reported from the South of France. A passenger train, on arriving close to Poitiers, ran off the rails, and five carriages fell down an embankment. Three persons were killed, and twelve badly wounded. The claim to the Abyssinian medal advanced on behalf of the men of the Rawnl Pindee Mule Train, and other muleteers similarly situated, who were employed with the Abyssinian field force, has been acceded to by the Home Government. It has been decided by the Government of India, that officers of her Majesty's Indian troopships are liable to pay the Indian income tax, and it h*sbeen ruled at the same time that an advance of pay to an officer in Encland is not liable to the tax- VARLEY versus .ELLIS.—This case was hear 1 in Judges' Chambers on Saturday, before Mr. Jus. "ice Byles. It was an action brought against the Dc, ily Telegraph to obtain penalties on account of advc '1'- tisements inserted referring to property stolen < w lost, and stating that rc no questions would b.> asked." The verdict was for the defendant, ann' the costs were taxed at .£43. The defendant called no witnesses; and Mr. Parker, the plaintiff's at- torney, asked for a review of the taxation on an affidavit which he produced in support of his appli- cation, and urged that the Master had allowed for witnesses not called, and there was no affidavit that they were necessary. M. Lickford (Lewis and Lewis) said this was one of a series of actions against the Daily Telegraph for advertisements under a penoJ statute, and the section cited had been repealed. The plaintiff, Susan Varley, could not be found, and the matter was now before the Court of Common Pleas. The witnesses subpoenaed would be neces- sary had the case proceeded on the hearing but the plaintiff failed in her case. Mr. Justice Byles refused to disturb the discretion of the Master, and endorsed the summons No order/' thereby dis- missing the application. WILLS and BEQUESTS.—The will of the Right Hon. and Right Rev. Robert John Eden, D.D., Baron Auckland, late Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, was proved in the London Cour^ on the 13th. inst., under .£120,000 personalty, by his son, the Right Hon. William George Eden, th e present Ba- ron. The will of General the Hon. Charles Grey, Colonel 71st Regiment, Private Seci etary to the Queen, and formerly to his Royal Highness the Prince Consort, was proved, in Lo ndon, urn^cv .£5,000 personalty. The will of Daniel Maclisp. R.A., who died on the 25th ult., age d fifty-nine, was proved in London under £ 40,000 personalty: The will of the Right Rev. Ashhurst Tu rner Gilbert, D.L., Lord Bishop of Chichester, was proved at Chichester, on March 31st last, under ,£12,000 per- sonalty. The will of Lady Louisa Prim rose, daugh- ter of Archibald John Primrose, Earl of Rosebury, was proved, in London, under £ 16,000. Her Lady- ship has left the following charitable bequests To the Hospital for Incurables, the Convalescent Hospital, Free Samaritan Hospital, and the Refor- matory and Refuge Union, each .850 and to the poor of Dalmeny and South Queensbury, .£25 for each parish.—Illustrated London News. THE NEW POSTAGE STAMP.—We understand that the Post-office authorities have finally decided upon the form of the new halfpenny stamp, to be used for the transmission of newspapers through th e post on and after the 1st of October. The stanrp will be one-third smaller than the present postage stamp, the head of her Majesty, as at present enp,-raved on the stamps, to be reduced in a correspond ing pro- portion.. On each side of the head n in be the figures Hid." in the place of the words Postage one penny," now adopted. The stamp will be ob: long, the horizontal sides being than the perpendicular, thus presenting to the ej e a clear and well-defined difference between the halfpenny and the penny stamp. The colour selecte d has been light pink, that having been found after many ex- periments to be the most fugitive, and the most easily affected by any attempts at tamp ering with it. The figures denoting the value of the stamp will be left white, and the ground will b Ie filled up with engine work, or light pink lines. The stamps will be printed on sheets of 480, represer iting twenty shillings' worth. Messrs. Perkins, Bac ;on, and Co., who engraved and now print the pres ent postage stamp, have received the order to engn a.ve the new stamp, prepare the paper, and print 1,2130,000 sheets of the new stamp, to be ready for the delivery early in September. The preparation of the steel die WIU occupy kbout a fortnight. After this is com- pleted it will have to be copied on to tJ le rollers and steel plates, from which the stamps tu-e) to be printed. —Railway News. The thick coats of whitewash which have been allowed to accumulate on the interior of Durham Cathedral are in process of removal, beginning at the west end of the north aisle. Goldsmith's seldom-played comedy, 11 The Good- na ured Man," and Victorien Sardon's latest Pari- sian success, Fernande," are both in preparation at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York. Signor Campana, the composer, whose opera of f( Esmeralda" is to be produced at Covent Garden this season, has been decorated with the order oi St. Jacques de Merite by the King of Portugal. Mrs. Wood's first London benefit is to take place on June 10, at the St. James's. "She Stoops tc Conquer" has now been revived at this house, and is played on alternate nights with Frou-Frou." The Goloss says that it has good authority for stating that it is Prince Orloff who is to succeed Baron Brunnow as Russian Ambassador in England. Prince Orloff was formerly ambassador in Belgium. The new buildings for the natural philosophy de- partment of the Science Schools at Oxford are nearly complete, and Professor Clifton is gradually removing: his apparatus to the rooms prepared for them. COURT ARRANGEMENTS.—We are informed that a state ball will be given at Buckingham Palace en the 21st of next month, a breakfast at Windsor Castle on the 24th of June, and a concert at Buck- ingham Palace on Wednesday the 29th of June.- Post. MR. DISRAELI.—It is said that the illness of Mr. Disraeli has produced, as one of its symptoms, a serious affection of the nose. It has broken out in a very bad way," a disfigurement thus resulting which is supposed to prevent his appearance in pub- lie. It is thought too probable that he is suffering from a break-up of his constitution. Rumour has been raising him to the peerage. ACTION FOR LIBEL AGAINST MR. GLADSTONE, MR. LOWE, AND OTHERS.—Mr. Edmunds's action for libel against Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Lowe, Mr. Stans- feld, and Mr. G.A. Hamilton, alleged to have been published by the defendants in a Treasury minute arising out of the late arbitration case, will come on for trial at the sittings after the present term, before a special jury at Guildhall, in the Court of Common Pleas. The Attorney-General, the Soli- citor-General, and Mr. Archibald will appear for the defendants. The damages are laid at £ 25,000. SHOCKING COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—THREE PER- SONS KILLED.-On Monday morning, shortly after seven o'clock, an accident, by which a man and two boys were killed, occurred in the No. 2 cannel-pit of the Walthew House Colliery, belonging to Messrs. W. H. Brancker and Co. and situated at Orrell, near Wigan. Robert Fairhurst, a collier, 40 years of age, was engaged in "holeing" beneath the cannel, in company with Richard Fairhurst, his son, aged 16, and Thomas Newton, aged 14. About the time named a stone, estimated to weigh seven tons, fell from the roof upon the unfortunate fellows, and they were crushed to death immediately. Some time elapsed before the bodies could be recovered, as the stone had to be broken. THE CASE OF THE MARQUIS OF HASTINGS.-On Monday, at the Rolls Chambers, before Mr. Church, the Chief Clerk, the case of Bubb v. Yelverton came on in reference to the claims against the estate of the late Marquis of Hastings. A claim was made by Mr. Ward, who had been his agent in the manage- ment of the estate at X350 a year, and it was re- clueedtoXI00 a year. The contention was whether he was a yearly servant, and entitled to aix months' notice at the end of the year. On the part of Mr. Ward several affidavits were read. On behalf of Admiral Yelverton, the executor, the matter was opposed.—Mr. Church held that the hiring was yearly, and Mr. Ward was entitled to proper notice at the end of the year when he was entitled to the full salary. SHOCKINGRAILWAYACCIDENTATDULWICH.—Late on Sunday evening a frightful occurrence took place a,t North Dulwich. The driver of a passenger train to London saw a gentleman walking along the line, near the North Dulwich station. The whistle of the engine was sounded, and the breaks were applied, the train at the time being at full speed. The un- fortunate gentleman did not appear to take any notice of the whistle, and was run over by the engine and carriages. When picked up he was quite dead, his head being completely severed from the trunk. He was dressed in a superior suit of black, had a gold watch and chain in his pocket, and several books. On a piece of paper was the name of Mr. Warne, Tulse-hill. He is between 30 and 40 years of age, and 5 ft. 6 in. in height. DEATH FROM THE BITE OF A RAT.-An inquest was held, on Friday evening, by Dr. Lankester, at the Tally Ho Tavern, Junction-road, Camden Town, on the body of a child named Augusta Douglas, aged eight months, the daughter of a postman, living at Foster's-terrace, in Kentish Town. The father, with his wife and six children, had occupied their house for about thirteen weeks. It was in- fested with rats, and on Saturday week the parents went out, leaving the deceased child in bed. On their return they found the child lying in a pool of blood, with wounds upon the head and face. The doctor was sent for, but the child never rallied, and died on Tuesday last. The medical testimony was to the effect that death had arisen from a shock to the system, caused by the bite of a rat, and a ver- dict was returned accordingly. THE FENIANS IN LONDON.-We (Pall Mall Gazette) are informed that the paragraph which appeared in several morning papers to the effect that threats had been received that the House of Detention at Clerkenwell would be blown up by the Fenians, and that extra police precautions had been taken in consequence, is altogether without foundation. It is a fact, we are informed, that during the past week the prison authorities called the attention of the police to some persons who were seen on the top of a house in Corporation-lane, looking into the exercise and airing ground of the prison, but on in- quiries being made, it was found that it was the owner of the house with his family, who were try- ing to catch a glimpse of the prisoners Boulton and Park, on their removal from Bow-street police- court. ACCIDENT IN RICHMOND PARK.—On Saturday evening, as a party of six gentlemen were taking a drive through Richmond Park, in a four-horse drag, the leaders took fright, kicked against a tree, and twisted right round towards the drag, which was overturned with much force. All the gentle- men were thrown out, and were more or less seri- ously injured. One who had fractured his leg, and another who was less seriously injured, were taken to the Castle Hotel. Another who had received a severe fracture of the skull, was taken to the Rich- mond Infirmary, where he still lies in a very dan- gerous state. The gentleman who is suffering from fracture of the skull is Mr. G. Hodder, who is well known in literary circles; the other who broke his leg is Mr. Allen, also a literary gentleman. Mr. Beales is the name of the other gentleman, who although injured, returned to town the same night. Captain Haworth's son was also in the vehicle. THREATENING THE LEEDS STIPENDIARY MAGlS- TRATE.—At the Leeds Town Hall, on Monday, Mr. Wetherell, chief constable read a letter which was received on Saturday by Mr. Bruce, stipendiary magistrate of the borough. The orthography and caligraphy of the document were peculiar, but it is the general opinion that the hand writing is dis guised. It stated that the Magistrate was to take advice in time, that poor working men wanted justice, and that justice they must have in that part of the country in time to come. The letter proceeded—" Since you have come to sit on the bench you have rogues and likewise-for to look after, but the working men must have what he re- quires for the good. It is by working men that you are paid, therefore get him justice. I do not intend to say that you may be shot some fine day. If you do not like the work leave the bench, and let some other man have the work to do." The Magis- trate handed the letter to the Chief Constable. In doing so, he said that if the writer was brought before him he should commit him for trial. b BURNING OF THE SHIP SUNBEAM AND Loss ot Six OF THE CREW.—Intelligence has reached Liver- pool of the total destruction by fire of the ship Sun- beam, Captain Chadwick, on the 31st of March last,

THE MERTHYR POST OFFICE I ARRIVALS OF MAILS. The London, South and East of England, Scotland, Ireland, Bristol, Glo'ster, Newport Mon.), Cardiff, Pontypridd, South Wales, and Foreign Parts 5.15 morn NORTH MAIL. From North of England, Scotland, Ireland, North Wales, Glo'ster, Bristol, West of England, Newport (Mon.), Pontypridd, Cardifl; and South Wales 12.60 after. From Tredegar 10.30 morn. LONDON DAY MAIL. From London, South and East of England, Ireland, Bris- tol, Glo'ster, Newport (Mon), Pontypridd, Cardiff, South Wales, and Foreign Parts 4.15 after. DESPATCH OF MAILS. Box closes at To Tredegar, Rliymney, Brynmawr, and neighbour- hood 4.45 morn NORTH MAIL. To North of England, North Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Glos'ter, Bristol, Newport (Mon), Cardiff, West of England, and Pontypridd 3.10 after. LONDON AND GENERAL DAY MAIL. To London, Scotland, Ireland, North, East, and South of England, Glo'ster. Bristol, Newport (Mon.),Cardiff, Pontypridd, South Wales, and Foreign Parts 10.30 morn; All Letters are despatched in the evening, with the little exception of Tredegar. Letters are registered up to 5 in the evening at a fee of 4d., and up to 5.30 at 8d. It is best to post early; the officials are more likely to despatch correctly; the work of two hours ought not to be crowded into one hour. The Office for Money Order and Savings' Bank business is open from 9 in the morning to 6 in the evening, and till 8 on Saturdays. DELIVERIES BY LETTER CARRIERS. There are three deliveries by Letter Carriers, 1st, 7.0 a.m., 7.30 a.m., Winter); 2nd, 1. 30 p.m.; 3rd, 5.15 p.m. SUNDAY ARRANGEMENTS. The Office is open from 7.0 a.m. (7.30 a.m. Winter) to 10.0 a.m. when it is closed finally. There is but one delivery by Letter Car- riers, which takes place at 7.0 a.m. (7.30 a.m. Winter). LONDON AND GENERAL NIGHT MAIL. To London, Scotland, Ireland, North, East, West and South of England, Bristol, Glo'ster Newport (Mon.), Cardiff, Pontypridd, South Wales and Foreign Parts 5.30 after. THE PILLAR LETTER BOXES Are cleared daily at 3 and 4,40 p, m. -Tydfil's Well; 3 and 4,50 p.rn.- GeorgeTown; 3 and 4.45 p. Ul. High Street. On Sunday, one Clearing, Rt 2.15 p.m. The London and Gen. Day Mail despatched at 10.40 morn. Ditto ditto due at 4.30 after. The Bag for Tredegar and neighbourhood is made up at 5.0 morn. For leturn,Box closes at 2.0 after. On Sunday-One delivery, One despatch. Box closes at 2.45 after. COIN LETTERS. The public are earnestly advised not to send coin, or other valu- ables, in letters without being registered. Letters observed to con- tain coin, will be treated as registered letters, and charged with double registration fee. Apply for Money Orders on a slip of paper thus: £ 2, Cardifl', to John Jones, By James Price, Merthyr," __I

1- GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. MERTHYR, QUAKER'S YARD, PONTYPOOL, ABERGAVENNY, HEREFORD, AND LIVERPOOL. UP.—WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS 1, 2,3. 1,2,3.1.2,3, 1, 2,3:1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3 FROM a.m. a.m. p.m. p. m. |a.m. a.m p.m Merthyr 9 20 1 0 4 40 Troedyrhiew 9 29 1 9 4 49 Quaker's Yard ..d 9 46 1 24 5 (i 10 14 8 29 Llancaiach 9 53 1 30 5 13 10 23 8 37 Rhymney Junctn 10 1 1 39 5 22 10 32 8 47 Tredegar Junct 10 7 1 4.5 5 28 10 39 8 54 Crumlin 10 15; 1 52 5 36 10 49 9 4 Pontypool Town 10 33! 2 12 5 55 ..I 11 8 9 22 Pontypool Road 10 38: 2 17 6 0 11 13 9 27 Abergavenny 11 IS 2 45 6 35 ..I 5 57 Hereford 112 18 3 27 7 35 7 30 Liverpool 5 20 8 20 3 40 DOWN.—WEEK DAYS. SPNUAYS Liverpool. 7 45 11 20 ..I Hereford. 7 40 12 10 3 35 9 40 Abergavenny ..a. 8 45 il2 52 4 40 Pontypool Road 9 30 1 25 5 22 7 55 6 5 Pontypool Town 9 37 1 32 5 29 8 3 6 13 Crumlin 9 55 1 48 5 46 8 21 6 31 TrecleSar Junct. 10 3 1 50 5 54 8 29 6 39 Rhymney Junct 10 9j 2 2 6 1 8 35 6 45 Llancaiach 10 171 2 10 6 8 8 44 6 54 Quaker's Yard d 10 25' 2 18 6 16 8 53 7 3 Troedyrhiw 10 40' 2 36 6 32 ..I Merthyr 10 481 2 46 6 40

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—MiLFORD HAVEN, CARMARTHEN, SWANSEA, CARDIFF, NEWPORT, CHEPSTOW, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTER, AND LONDON. I SIRHOWY RAILWAY.— NANTYBWCH, TREDEGAR, AND NEWPORT. TIF.—AVEKK DAYS. I SUNDAYS. DOWN,- WEEK DAYS. | SUNDAYS. j DOWN.-WEBK DAYS. [ SUNDAYS. a.m. a. m. a. ni. 1,2,3. j 1,2. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3 1,2. Mail. Ij2,3. 1,2,3. 1, 2. 1,2,3. 1,2,3, 1J2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3.i Exp. 1,2. < Exp. j 1,2. &xp. j 1,2. [ Kxp. | 1,2. 1,2,3. 1,2. 1,2. I FROM a. m. a. m. 'a. in. a. m.la. m.\p. w.'p. m. p. m. p. m 'p m p m p m ip m. p lh ip. m. FROM i 1,2. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. a.m.'a.m. a.m. am. p.m!p.m p.m. p.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. FROM a. m. a. m. a.m. a. m.'a. m. a. m. p. m. a. m. p. m. p. m. p. m.tp. m. a. m. p. m. p.m Nantybwch 8*5 9 55 I 2 351 16 25 NEW MILFORD | j I j LONDON 6 0 7 20 9 1511 15 2 0 4 50j 8 10 15 Sirhowy 7*45 8 1410 1 12*361 2 41 4*50! 6 311 8*i8 8*26!ll'25 4*io 7*25 for Pembroke, I bwindon 8 0 9 12 1 35 11 15 1 35 4 30 2j 11 14 2 AJ arrival 7 40 8 2010 5 12 39 2 45 4 54( 6 S5l 8 22 8 2S'll 30 4 13 7 30 Mlfrd Haven, &c i I 8 35 5 0 6 20 11 0; 5 0 Stroud 9 7(10 14 2 5012 20 2 50 5 58 7 5i| <11 44 2 5 41 TREDEGAR j departure 7 50 ..12 401 4 561 S 301 4 15 Haverfordwest 19 0 5 24: 6 45 11 23 CHELT'NHAM 6 10,10 30 |l2 10 8 0 8 0i [12 15 7 45 1 2 Argoed 8 7 12 58 5 131 8 4el 4 31 Narbeth Road 19 26 7 12 11 49 aj.o'STFR i arri- 9 3510 40 3 2312 48 3 20 6 5 8 221 |12 35 2_ 7 70 Blackwood 8 13 15 t 5 19 8 54 4 37 Carmarthen June 6 15 S 50|10 21 8 50 0 27j 7 54 12 37 S 0 1 dep. 8 15 9 45 11 101 3 30 12 55 3 30 4 5 6 13 8 30 10 10 7 25,12 4510 30 6 25| 3 20 7 15 ™ TnnoHnn (arri. 1 5 24 >. Ferryside 6 27 9 5 10 35 9 5 8 7. 12 51 8 15 Lydney 7 22 x1 561 1 27 4 42 .9 6. I 1 31 9 0 41 "edegar Junction 5 33 9 0 .4 42 Llanelly G 57 9 40 10 57 9 40 7 G, 8 41 1 23 8 43 CHEPSTOW 8 45 7 44 12 16 1 45 4 40 5 40 8 5 9 21 1 1 49 9 18 4 38 8 20 Nine Mile End 8 30 1 25 5 45 9 15 4 55 cur A Krai? A i ar •• •• 7 35i10 20i1:l 3010 0 7 46 9 20 •• 2 5 9 27 Portskewet 8 55 8 2;12 27 2 2 5 0 5 50 8 15 7 40 j 9 3o 4 49 8 31 Risca 8 40 1 83 5 53 9 231 5 5, SWANSEA jd 7 15 10 0 11 10 10 20 4 30 7 20 9 25 1 45 NEWPORT 9 30 8 35 1 0 2 30 5 37 9 54 8 13 2 21 10 10 5 25 9 5 Newport, Dock-street 9 0 1 55 i 6 15 I 9 45! | 5 30- Landore 7 30 10 15ill 2410 15! 9 30 2 0; CARDIFF 10 0; 9 8 1 30 2 51 6 10 10 20 8 40 12 45 10 39 5 49j 9 30 NEATH 7 4S'l0 37U1 39 19 374 56{ 9 50 2 12; Llantrissant 9 42 2 I 6 45 10 44 j 11 10 6 I61 UP.—WEEK DAYS. I Port Talbot i 8 5;10 56.11 50 10 56 5 12| 10 3 2 84! Bridgend 10 10| 2 26 3 24 7 12 11 0 j 3 20 11 31 6 43 FROM a. m. a. m. a m. a. m. a. m.la. m. a. m. !p. m. ^a. m. a. m. a. m.\a. m.lo.in. p.m. Bridgend ..8 37 11 31 12 14 11 31 5 40! 10 32 3 3; Port Talbot 10 39 2 54 3 46 7 43 11 26 3 44 12 0 7 15 Newport (Dock-street) | 1 9 15i i 2 30 6 50 10 0 ..6 5 Llantrissant 8 48,11 57 II 57 6 2; 10 54 3 26: NEATH 10 57(3 13 3 58 8 2 11 39 3 57 12 16 7 38 Risca 9 35| j 2 50 7 10 10 20i 6 20 CARDIFF 5 43 9 35 9 35112 31 12 47 12 31: 6 33 8 15 11 25 3 56i Landore 11 2313 30 4 13 S 20 4 16 12 35 8 0.. Nine Mile Point i 9 451 | 3 0 7 20 10 30! 630 NEWPORT 16 6 9 57 10 10 1 20 1 13 12 55 7 0 8 2711 55 4 23; SWANSEA •( a" •• 11 35 3 45 •• 4 25 8 30 •• •• 12 0 •• •• 4 30 •• 12 40 8 •• Tredeear Tunction arri i •• •• •• I •• 9 67l •• •• •• 7 33 Portskewet 10 40,10 56 1 50 2 10 7 30 8 40 12 21 4 55} oWAJNoEA d ? u 5, 3 15 4 0j 8 10 4 5 9 15 7 55 Iredegar Junction^ dl I 10 J U 1{. ? 35 w Q CHEPSTOW I 6 35 11 2 11 2 2 20 1 41: 2 35 8 5 9 51 12 33 5 6; 9 51 Llanelly 8 1611 58j 4 51 4 45! 8 55 4 46 9 51 8 33 Blackwood I j 10 12i I 3 20 7 43 10 551 6 50 Lydney 6 52 11 21 11 21 2 40 1 57 2 55j 12 51 5 24 10 9 Ferryside 8 56 12 321 4 39; 5 22] 9 28 10 11 8 52 Argoed j ,10 18| i 3 37 7 49 10 59} 6 55 CHELT'NHAM i 8 30 11 50 12 55 3 35 2 5' 5 5; 5 30 II 40'l2 15 1 20 10 0 6 45 12 10 Carmarthen Juncn 9 15 12 491 4 52 5 45 5 25 9 90 TDVTIT?P 4P /arrivaI .J j i ..I nrn'OTTu ) arri. 7 30!12 10,12 10 3 50 2 251 7 10 5 45 !12 30 1 35 10 15 G 20 12 25 Narberth Road 9 53 1 33! 5 43 10 7 departure! 6 45 7 35! 7 40 9 40 10 40, 1 15, 3 46 5 8 10 8 lft U 17 4 0 7 17 ULUblliK j dep 8 15 12 20 12 20 4 0 2 35! 7 18 j 12 43 1 40 6 25 12 40 Haverfordwest 10 19 1 33 6 13 6 37 10 34 Sirhowy 6 49 7 40:7 46 9 45 10 44 1 20 3 50 5 10 8 14 20,11 20 5 7 20 Stroud i 8 1 12 43; 12 48 4 281 3 0; 7 46] 15 2 7 6 52 1 5 NEW MILFORD ) | Nantybwch 6 55 7 55 9 50 I 1 25' 5 15 i. I | Swindon 9 17 2 20 2 50; 5 55! 3 50 9 10, 2 20 7 35 8 20, 2 20 for Pembroke LONDON 11 15 5 25! 4 451 9 401 5 4510 15 4 35 3 35 111 15 4 35 Mlfrd Haven, &c 10 45 2 24 6 421 7 30 1 • 6 50 '11 5 All Trains on tliis|Railway are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class. Runs on Tuesdays only.

VALE OF NEATH RAILWAY. SWANSEA, NEATH, HIRWAIN, ABERDARE, AND MERTHYR. DOWN.—WEEK DAYS. | SUNDAYS \1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3 1,2~3 1,2,3. 1,27 FROM IA.M. A.M. P.M. IP.M. P.M.'A.M. P.M QUAKERS' YARD 10 15 2 18 6 17 8 53 3 MOUNTAIN ASH .8 3010 25 2 28 6 28' 9 3 7 13 Aberdare 8 40|10 35 '2 38 6 40: 9 15 7 95 HIRWAIN 8 62(10 45 2 48 6 £ 2! 9 25 7 35 MERTHYR 8 25 10 15 1 30 2 20 6 2O| 9 0 7 10 ABERNANT 8 36 I0 26 1 40 2 31 6 36 9 10 7 20 LLWYDCOED 8 41 10 31 1 45 2 36 6 41 9 15 7 25 HIRWAIN ARR 8 47 10 371 1 50 2 42 6 47 9 2S 7 31 H'RWALN DEP 8 56 10 50 1 52 2 50 6 55 9 30 7 40 GLYN-NEATH 9 1511 9 2 11 3 8 7 14 9 50 8 0 RESOLVEA 9 23 11 17 2 19 7 22 9 58 K 8 ABERDYLAIS 9 33JL0 27 2 29 3 22 7 32 10 8 8 18 Aberdylais 9 33¡10 27 2 29 3 22 73210 8 8 18 Neath Abbey.19 4311 37i 2 39 7 37 10 13 8 23 9 38,11 32, 2 34J 3 27 1! 7 37 10 13 8 23 NEATH ABBEY 9 4311 37! 2 39 7 42 10 18 8 28 BRITON FERRY ROAD.. 9 49111 43! 2 43 3 36 7 48 10 24 8 34 SWANSEA 10 4|N 58I 3 0| 3 51 8 3J10 36 8 46 UP —WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS, 1,2,3.1 "77 '1,2,3.1,2,3.11/2X 1,2,3.1,2,3.1/2," FROM a. M. a.M p.m. p. m. p. m. a.m. ID m Swansea 7 50 11 40! 3 15 5 0 8 0 8 30' 6 45 Briton Ferry Road. 8 1 ..11 50! 3 25 5 10 8 10 8 40I 6 55 Neath Abbey 8 S Ill 56J 3 32 5 16 8 17 8 4G 7 1 Neath dep. 8 15 12 2j 3 41 5 21 8 23 8 531 7 7 Aberdylais 8 21 12 8 3 47 5 26 8 29 8 57 7 12 Resolven 8 31 ..12 18 3 67 5 36 8 39 9 7 7 22 GLYN Neath 8 40 12 28 4 7 5 44 8 49 9 15 7 30 Hirwain arr 9 0 12 48 4 87 « 2 9 9 9 35 7 50 Hirwain dep 9 7 12 55 4 35 6 3 9 16 9 42 7 57 Llwydcoed 9 12 1 0! 4 40 6 8. 9 21 9 47 8 2 Abernant 9 19 1 8| 4 47 6 L3 9 28 9 54 8 9 Merthyr 9 31 1 20 4 59 6 27 9 40 10 6 8 21 Hirwain dep 9 5 12 53 4 33 9 16 9 41 7 56 Aberdare 9 16 1 3)444 9 24 9 51 8 6 Mountain Ash 9 27 1 13 4 54 9 34 10 3 8 18 Quakers 9 36 1 23| 5 4 10 13| 8 2

TAFF VALE RAILWAY. MERTHYR, ABERDARE, PONTYPRIDD, RHONDDA VALLEY COWBRIDGE, AND CARDIFF. DOWN.-WE-EK DAYS. SUNDAY 1,2,3. [L,2,3.;l,2,3.11,27A 7TTj&Ta3 FROM a. m. a. m. p. m. p. m. a. m p'M Merthyr 8 0 |ll 01 3 25 6 50 9 3 4 15 Troedyrhiw 8 8 11 8 2 33 6 58 9 13( 4 23 Quaker'sYard J. for G. W. Railway 8 19 11 19, 3 43 7 9 9 23 4 33 Aberdare 8 0 11 0 3 24 6 47 9 4 4 14 Treaman 8 4 11 4 3 28 6 52 9 8 4 18 Mountain Ash. 8 12 11 12 3 36 7 1 9 4 26 Aberdare June a 8 "3 11 22 3 46 7 13 9 26 4 36 Aberdare June, d 8 28 11 27 3 51 7 18 9 31 4 41 Treherbert 7 51) 10 52 2 59 6 35, 8 52 3 58 Treorky 7 56 10 55 3 4 6 40 8 48 4 3 Ystrad 8 2.. 11 1 3 10 6 41 8 53 4 9 PANDY 8 13 11 13 3 21 6 57 8 59 4 20 FORTH 8 18 11 17 3 26 7 20 9 10 4 25 5AFOD 8 23 1,2,3. 11 22 3 31 7 7 1,2,3. 9 15 4 30 Pontypridd J. a 8 33 a.m. 11 33 3 41 7 17! p.m. 9 201 4 40 Pontypridd June d 8 39| 8 4611 38 4 ? 7 7 30 9 30 4 52 Treforest 8 44| 8 51 11 43 4 7 7 35 7 41 9 48 4 57 LLANTWIT 95 7 GG CROSS INN 912 | 8 16 LLANTRISSANT 9 30 § 19 YSTRAD OWEN 9 42 G 31 COWBRIDGE 9 49 8 38 "WALNUT TREE J. FOR Rhymney Ry. 8 56j 11 5EJ 4 19 7 48 T9 59 5 9 Llandaff 9 4| 12 4 4 27 7 5& 10 7 5 17 Cardiff 9 12 ,12 12| 4 35 8 5; 10 5 5 25 UP,-WEEK DAYS SUNDAYS I^2,3..1,2,3. IL,2,3. il,2,3. 1,2,3.,1,2,3.(1,2,3. 1,2^3 FROM a.m. a.m.! a.M. IP.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. p M Cardiff 8 20|ll 30J 2 55 9 0 4 10 Llandaff 8 29lll 301 3 4, 6 45 9 9 4 19 Walnut Tree J. for 6 65 Rhymney Ry 8 38|11 48; 3 13 9 18 4 28 Cowbridge .dep 7 33 |N 25 4 57 7 5 8 29 3 39 Ystrad Owen 7 41 M 33 5 4 8 37 3 37 Llantrissant ■») 11 44 5 16 8 51 4 1 Cross Inn 56 5 27 9 1 4 11 Llantwit 8 12! 5 44 9 8 4 18 Treforest 8 28 8 50 12 1 3 25 6 0 9 23 4 33 Pontypridd J. arri 8 32 8 56; 12 7 3 31 6 4 7 18 9 27 4 37 Pontypridd J. d 8 56112 7 4 18 7 24 9 35 4 45 Hafod 9 3 12 15 4 26' 7 35 9 54 6 4 Porth 9 7ll2 20 4 31 7 43 9 58 5 8 Pandy 9 12,12 25 4 37 7 48 10 3 5 13 Ystrad 9 23IL2 38 4 48 7 54 10 14 5 24 Treorki 9 28 12 38) 4 40 8 11 8 5 10 20 5 34 Treherbert 9 31jl2 44 4 56 8 13 10 24 5 57 Aberdare June, ar 9 8] 12 19 3 43 7 36 9 47 4 57 Aberdare Jnc. d.; 9 8 12 19' 4 2 7 36 9 47 4 57 Mountain Ash 9 20 12 31 4 14 7 48 9 58 5. Treaman 9 28 12 39! 4 22 7 57 10 6 5 16 Aberdare 9 32 12 43L 4 26 8 1 10 10 5 M Quaker s Yard J. for G. W. Railway. 9 15:12 26! 3 53 7 44 9 53 5 3 Troedyrhiw 9 26! 12 37! 4 1 7 5510 3 5 13 Merthyr 9 33I12 44! 4 8 8 2ll0 10 5 20 Trains leave Pontypridd Junction every Sunday at 9 53 a.m. and 4 49 p.m. for Cowbridge, calling at all intermediate stations; and trains leave Cowbridge for Pontypirdd Junction at S 29 a.m. and 3.39 p.m., also calling at all intermediate stations, and arriving at Pontypridd at 9 8 a.m. and 4.8 p.m.

BRECON AND MERTHYR RAILWAY. BRECON, MERTHYR, DOWLAIS, RHYMNEY, AND NEWPORT. UP.—WEEK DAYS 1,2.3 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3, 1,2,3. FROM a.m. p.m.] a.m. p.m. p. m.| NEWPORT (DOCK-ST.) DEP. 7 45 10 35 3 20 6 10 BASSALEG JUNCTION 7 55 10 471 3 30! 6 20 RHIWDERIN S 0 10 52; 3 35 6 25 CHURCH ROAD 8 7 11 0 3 40 6 30 Machen. 8 1211 6 3 45 6 35 BEDWAS 8 2011 18 4 4 6 45| MAESYCWMMER 8 35 11 33 4 17 7 0! PENGAM 8 4L|LL 42 4 25 7 6 PENGAM DEP.\ 9 O: 11 50 4 27 7 10 WHITE ROSE 9 10 12 0 4 37 7 20' RHYMNEY ARR. 9 20,12 10 4 47 7 30J BARGOED DEP. 8 46:11 48 7 13' DARREN 8 5"2 11 54: I .720 11 FOCHRIW 9 5 12 8! 7 33I DOWLAIS TOP 9 1612 20 7 44 DOWLAIS OR PANT 9 13 12 20 7 44 MERTHYR (V.N. STATN) 9 0 12 5 6 20 7 30! CEFN 9 10 12 15 5 30 7 40: PONTSTICILL JUNE. ARR. 9 22 12 27 5 42 7 52; PONTSTICILL JUNE.DEP. 9 2712 33 8 0 DOLYGAER 9 3512 40 8 5 TALYBONT 10 6 1 6 8 35 TALYLLYN 10 15 1 15 8 45 Brecon arr.110 35 1 25 8 55 DOWN.—WEEK DAYS. 1,2,3. 1,2,371,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3., FROM a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Brecon dep. 7 10 1 50 4 50 Talyllyn 7 20 2 5 5 5 Talybont 7 28 215 516: Dolygaer 7 55 2 45 5 431 Pontsticill June. arr. 8 1 2 50 5 48 Pontsticill June dep. 8 3 2 53 5 53' 8 15 .3565 Merthyr (VNSt.) arr. 8 25 3 15 6 15 Dowlais or Pant 8 0 2 48 5 46 Dowlais Top 8 16 3363 ^OCHNW 8 25 3 13 6 16 5ARREN, 8 37 3 28 6 28 BARGOED 8 44 3 33 6 35; RHYMNEY DEP. 8 15 12 40 3 10 6 20, U HITEROSE 8 23 12 48 3 18 6 28 PENGAM 8 35 1 3 3 30 6 40, PENGAM DEP. 8 53 1 8 3 40 6 45' MAESYCWMMER 9 0 1 15 3 48[ 6 67J BEDWAS 9 16 1 28 4 4I 7 10 MACHEN 9 23 1 38 4 14! 7 20 Church ROAD 9 28 1 43 4 19 I 725) RHIWDERIN 9 35 1 48 4 25[ 7 301 Bassaleg JUNCTION 9 45 1 53 4 30 7 351 Newport (DOCK-ST.) arr. 9 55 2 8 I 4 40 7 451

LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY MERTHYR, TREDEGAR, AND ABERGAVENNY BRANCH. UP.—WEEK DAYS SUNDAYS a.m. a.m. a.m. a.M. p.M FROM 1,2,ail,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3, 1,2,3. Merthyr (by coach) ..ill 0 Tredegar (Nantybwcli) 6 45 7 40 9 40 1 6 5 5 Trevil 7 6! 8 610 16 1 26 5 20 Ebbw Vale 6J45! 1 10 6 10 Beaufort 7 12; 8 14 10 22 3 32 5 32 Brynmawr for Nantyglo 7 171 8 20,10 28 1 37 5 37 Clydach 7 29 J 8 33 10 41 1 50 5 50 Gilwern 7 35! 8 39|L0 47: 1 56 5 55 Golivan 7 421 8 48110 55J 2 3 0 3 Abergavenny arr 7 541 9 oln 8 2 151 6 1 DOWN.—WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS FROM a.m. p. m, p.m., Abergavenny. 9 0 1 30 5 36 Govilan 9 11 1 41 5 41 Gilwern 9 16 1 40 5 46 Clydach 9 21 1 53 5 57 Brjojmawr fOR Nantyglo 9 36 2 6 6 3 Beaufort 9 38 2 11 G 8 Ebbw Vale. 9 58.. 6 25 Trevil 9 44 2 17 6 14 Tredegar (Nantyglo) 10 5 2 34 6 36 Merthyr (by coach) 7 30 Merthyr (by coach) I 1 730 t Market Train (on Tuesdays only.)

RHYMNEY RAILWAY. RHYMNEY, HENGOED, CAERPHILI, AND CARDIFF. DOWN.—WEEK DAYS. SUNDA 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3.11,2,3. FROM a. m. p. m. p. m. a m. p. m. Rhymney 9 15 2 20 6 85 8 « 4 10 Pontlotttyn 9 19 2 24 6 39 4| 4 16 Tir Phil 9 27 2 30 6 4« 8 101 14 Bargoed 9 35 2 38 6 54 8 18) 4 32 Pengam 9 40 2 44 6 58 8 25 4 4i „ J N., A., & H. ) arr 9 50 Hengoed J JUNCTi0n fdep 10 4 2 50 7 3 8 30 4 SO Ystrad 10 8 254 7 9 8 34 4 54 Caerphilly 10 18 3 7 7 24 8 44 5 S WalnutTree Bridge 10 27 3 17 7 32 8 52 5 17 Car iff (Adam-street Station) 10 25 3 35 7 50 9 10 5 35 UP.—WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS 1,2,3 ;1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2X1723 FROM a.m. IP-M- p. m. p. m. p.m Cardi Adam-street Station} 9 0J12 45- 5 20 9 42 5 55 Wain tTree Bridge 9 18 1 3 5 D8 10 0 6 13 Caerp illy 9 30 1 U; 5 45 10 8 6 22 Ystra 9 42| 1 24 5 56 10 18 6 35 "TN "A '<FEH ') arr 9 50 1 28 6 0 Hengoed j JUNC'TiORL [dep.! 10 4 1 40! 10 22 6 40 Pengam J 6 4 10 26 6 45 Bargoed 10 14 1 48 6 9 10 35 6 55 Tir Phil 10 21. 1 §3J 6 15 10 43 7 3 Pontlottyn 10 29 2 0, 6 23 10 61 7 11 Rhymney 10 33 2 5! 6 27J10 55 7 15

WESTERN VALLEYS RAILWAY. NEWPORT, EBJlW VALE, AND NANTYGLO. DOWN.—WEEK DAYS. 1 SUNDAYS. 1,2,3. 1,2,3.1,2,3.1,2,3. 1,2,3.1,2,3 FROM a.m. p.m. p.m. P-M- a.m. p.m. Ebbw Vale. 8401115 220 7251025 710 Victoria. 8 48 11 23 2 28 7 31 10 31 7 18 Aberbeeg June 9 2 11 37 2 42 7 45 10 45 7 32 -1- Nantyglo 8 40 11 15 2 20 7 25 10 25 7 10 Blaina 8 48 11 23 2 28 7 31 10 33 7 18 Abertillery S 56 11 31 2 36 7 38 10 41 726 ABERBEEG June 9 2 11 37 2 42 7 50 10 55 CRUMLIN 9 15 11 54 2 55 7 58 11 4 ABERCARNE 9 25 12 4 3 5 8 8 11 14 Kisca 9 38 12 20 3 18 8 23 11 31 8 10 Bassaleg Junct 9 51 12 34 S 31 8 30 11 47 8 32 Newport 10 0 12 45 3 40 8 48 12 0 8 45 UP.—WEBK DAYS. | SUNDAYS 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3 FROM AM- AM. p.m. P.M. A.M. p.m. NEWPORT |H 0 3 0 5 43 8 30 5 15 BASSALOG JUNE 7 11 11 11 3 11 5 52 8 42 5 33 Risca .7 7 25 11 25 3 25 6 6 8 56 5 41 Abercarne 7 40 11 41 3 41 6 23 9 13 5 68 CRUMLIN 7 50 11 51 3 51 6 33 9 23 6 8 ABERBEEG JHNC 8 0 12 0 4 0 6 44 9 34 6 19 Abertillery 8 11 12 H 4 14 6 55 9 48 6 33 Blaina 8 19 12 19 4 22 7 4 9 57 6 42 Nantyglo G 27 12 27 4 32 7 12 10 5 6 50 Aberbeeg June 8 5 12 5 4 8 6 49 9 42 642 Victoria 8 19 12 17 4 22 7 4 9 57 6 27 Ebbw Vale 827 1227 432 713 10 5 660 Printed and Published by PETER WILLIAMS, at the TELEGRAM Office, High Street, in the Tewn and Franchise of Merthjrr Tydfil, in the Couaty of Glamorgan.—SATORDAT, June 4, 1870. — "i T.'i