The Merthyr Telegraph and General Advertiser for the Iron Districts of South Wales

MERTHYR POLICE COURT. SATURDAY.—(Before A. De Rutzen, Esq.) INEBRIATES.—The following offenders were dismissed with a caution —Win. Pollard, mason, charged by P.S. Jenkins with drunken and riotous behaviour in Castle- street, on the 19th inst., and Mary Rowlands and Wir. Power, summoned at the instance of P.C. Lidenton for similar behaviour at High-street, Penydarren, on the 15th inst. It was a first appearance for each of them. A JUVENILE OFFENDER.—Rose Furlong, 15, was brought up under warrant charged with stealing 1171bs. of coal, the property of R. T. Crawshay, Esq., from a tip at Gethin, on the 14th of Sept. last. P.O. Melhuish gave evidence. The prisoner, who had left the neigh- bourhood immediately after the summoust was served upon her, was shewn to have been previously convicted of a similar offence. She was now fined 10s., and in default of payment committed to Swansea gaol for seven days. BREACH OF THE FACTORY ACTS AT DOWLAIS. —Eleven summonses against the Dowlais Iron Co. for having contravened these Acts by employing girls in the manu- facture of bricks were called on for hearing. Assistant- Inspector Whymper, Bristol, and Sub-Inspector Mostyn, Swansea, prosecuted. Mr. G. C. James, who appeared for the defendants, admitied the offence in every in- stance, but urged in extenuation that his clients had not been apprised of the last Factory Act (1871) which came into operation on the 1st of January, 1872, untl Mr. Mostyn's visit to the works in November last, when the complaint was made, upon which the present summonses were founded. It would appear, however, that the sub-inspector had called the attention of the Person who had the immediate supervision of these girls to the provisions of the new law, and had left with him an abstract of the Act, but this person—the foreman of the brickyard—had omitted to report to those in authority, and matters were thus allowed to go on as before. It was also stated that Mr. Dyke, who held the appointment of Medical Inspector under the Factory Acts, examined these girls, and certified each of them to be over 13 years of age, and it was accord- ingly thought that that was the requisite minimum Standard. Had Mr. Mostyn, as had been his practice with regard to defects in the machinery, &c., reported the matter at head-quarters instead of at the brickyard it would have been at once set right. Under those cir- cumstances Mr. James asked that a very mitigated penalty, if one at all, should be imposed, or that the summonses be withdrawn upon payment of costs. Mr. Mostyn, in reply, while admitting that the defendants might have been under a misapprehension, contended that he had done all that his duty required of him by drawing the attention of the foreman of the brickyard to the state of the law, and leaving with him a copy of the Act, and that although he had frequently been to the Dowlais office his duty really lay in the works in regard to matters of this kind.—His Worship thought that taking all the circumstances into consideration the Justice of the case would be met by the infliction of the full penalty of £3 and the costs in one case, and the withdrawal of the remainder upon payment of the costs.—Messrs. Mostyn and Wbymper left the matter entirely in the Stipendiary's hands, whereupon judg- ment was entered against the defendants in the manner hIS Worship had suggested. TIE HIM UP —John Williams, greengrocer, Union- street, Dowlais, was summoned as the owner of a dog, which was dangerous, and not kept under proper control. Evidence of the dog's ferocity was given by Messrs. Frederick and J. H. Day, neighbours of the uefendant, the former of whom had been bitten upon three different occasions by the animal, and the latter Of whom owned a small dog, which had bad its shoulder torn open by it. Defendant, who contended that the dog was quiet enough unless meddled with. was ordered to keep it under proper control, his Worship pointing out that the penalty of disobedience would amount to something like £1 per day. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.—Daniel Walters and Isaac avies were summoned for this offence. It appeared that the defendants reside at Dowlais, the first-named S.eing a scavenger and the owner of the horse, while •Levies is its haulier. The poor brute had attracted the attention of the police upon more than one occasion. It Was literally covered with warts and scabs, and on the 14th inst. several large ulcers were found by P.O. Lidenton, of Penydarren, upon various parts of its body. Walters stated that a farrier named Jones, who had attended the animal, had pronounced it to be fit for work, Davies adding that it was mending famous." A he Stipendiary considered that a case of very gross cruelty had been made out. Walters was much more to blame than the other defendant, and would have to Pay a fine of £ 3 and the costs. Davies would be fined Ss- and the cpsts. The money was paid in both in- stances. ASSAULT AT DOWLAIS.—Jane Williams v. Ann Williams. Both these are married, and reside at Patriot-court, Dowlais. On the 4th inst defendant, imagining the other party to have shaken the dust at some clothes which the former had newly washed, grew lrate, and committed the assault complained of, for Which hia Worship now fined her 18a. 6d., inclusive of coses, or seven days. AFFILIATION.—Elizabeth Hannah Lewis v. Alfred D-mes, collier. Defendant resides at Treorki, while complainant, who stated her age to be 20, lives at Davies-street, Dowlais. Defendant's mother appeared, and exprebsed herself particularly anxious to arrange matters between the young couple. His Worship said he would adjourn the case until Monday week, and if the parties failed to come to terms, complainant would on that day obtain a formal order. MONDAY.—(Before A. De Rutzen, Esq.) FRAUDULENT REMOVAL.—John Evans, collier, Bryn- mawr, who did not appear, was summoned for having fraudulently removed his goods in order to avoid dis- tress of 13 6s. 4d. rent due to Wm. Baker, of Twyn- c^rt}°i. Rhymney, under whom he had occupied a house at Bridge-street, Pontlottyn. Personal service of the summons was proved by P.C. Oole, of Dowlais, and evidence of the justice of the complaint having been furnished by the landlord, the Stipendiary ordered a warrant to issue for defendant's apprehension. A GEORGETOWN SQUABBLE. — Eliza Jones and Mary Lewis, married women, were summoned for having damaged the pannel of ajdoor, the property of Thos. Williams, smith, Iron-lane, on the 15th instant. This was a very trumpery affair, and his Worship ordered the summons to stand adjourned for a week, so that the parties might have an opportunity of settling matters amicably. STEALING SHAWLS. —Lydia Thomas, a married woman, Was brought up charged with stealing a turnover and shawl, the property of Wm. Wilcox. pawnbroker, High-street. It appeared from the evidence that the Woman was seen on the previous Saturday night at the prosecutor's shop by bis assistant, a lad named Mahony, wearmg the shawl, which had been missed from the Window about a week previously. Shortly before she left the turnover also was missed, and Mahony was sent to watch her. He followed her as far as the Lord Napier beerhouse, and thence to her own house, and then came away. Almost immediately after that she pledged the turnover at Mr. L. J. Davies's shop, in Dynevor-street. She was subsequently arrested by P.C. Parsons, to whom she admitted stealing the turnover. She contended, however, that she had bought the shawl of a travelling draper. Slr-j now pleaded guilty to Stealing both articles, and was sentence^-fcp 21 days' im- prisonment with hard labour. A KNOWING CUSTOMER.—Thomas Butler, described as a puddler, was brought up on remand charged with stealing an umbrella, the property ot Mr J. H. Day, Union-street, Dowlais, and also with stealing a cravat, the property of Rees Davies, collier, Market-street, Dowlais, under circumstances already reported in the columns of this paper. Prisoner now pleaded guilty to the first, but not guilty to the second charge.—Inspector Thomas informed his Worship that nothing was pre- viously known against the prisoner, for the excellent reason that all the references which he had given had turned out to be fabncatIOns. HIS Worship, after complimenting Mr. Thomas Lloyd, of the Prince Albert Inn, Dowlais, for the excellent public service he had rendered in arresting the prisoner, passed sentence of three calendar months' incarceration with hard labour. ALLEGED ROBBERY FROM A BROTHEL.—WM. Woods, labourer, Nelson, was brought up charged with stealing a clock and a pair of stockings the property of William Sherwood, hobbler, River Side. Ic appeared from the evidence that the prisGner visited prosecutor's house on Saturday, the 6th of November last, in company with a girl named Watkins. Some beer was sent for and drunk, and ultimately the prisoner left saying be was going to the bank to raise JE200 for his employer. Later n the day he returned and inquired for Watkins, for whom Sherwood's wife at once proceeded to search. When Mrs. Sherwood returned she found that the pri- soner had decamped, and that the time-piece from the mantelshelf and also & pair of stockings had disappeared as well. Information was given to the police, but the prisoner could not be found, until Satuday night, when P.O. Parsons arrested him in Bridge-street. He, how- ever, denied that he had been to Sherwood's house, and boldly asserted that the wrong man had been got hold of-—His Worship remanded the accused in custody for further inquiry for a week.—Prisoner: All right; I'll go, but I'll take a dying oath this minute that I never took the things. ASSAULT AT CAEPANTYWYLL. Catherine Hurley, married, summoned Eugene Sheen, a labourer, for having assaulted and beaten her at the above neigh- bourhood, on the 15th Inst. Complainant, who ap- peared in the box with the remains of two serious black eyes, stated that defendant had accused her child of having killed one oi his fowls. After telling witness to chastise the boy, and finding that she preferred paying for the fowl, he struck her in the face. She then took up a sweeping brush, but before shi- could use it defendant caught hold of her, dragged her a consider- able distance from the spot by the hair, and beat her until she was covered with blood. Defendant, who stated that he was bound to have some "revinge" for the losa of his fowl, was, in default of paying a fine of £2 and the costs, committed to Swansea gaol for a month with hard labour. WEDNESDAY.—{Before A De Rutzen, Esq.) AFFILIATION.—Francis James, fitter, was summoned by Margaret Evans, a single woman, residing at Mary- street, Dowlais, as the father of her illegitimate child, born on the 4th ult. Defendant appeared and admitted the paternity. After the usual inquiries his Worship madfe an order for 2s. 6d. per week from the birth, with costs. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS.—John Jones, timberman, surrendered to his bail charged with drunken and riotous conduct at Station-road, Dowlais, on the 24th had\rnr £ tun ms pavo evidence. Defendant, who his dauVh/pr ll} C01ise(iuunce of the marriage »f nothing to W ^ad taken place Miat morning had fn r.nn^1dpr^y ln ^swer to the charge. His Worship, ]l!w!7E lts bciu £ the man''i first appearance, discharged him with a caution. Ellen 'llatloran! married, her second appearance, charged by P.C. Jenkins with similar conduct at High-street, Merthyr, On the same day, was dealt with in a similar manner. ASSAULT. Hannah Williams, ct/KM "Hannah <des," was summoned for having assaulted Julia ealy, alias" The Flower of Newbridge," on the 18th it. The women are disreputable characters both, mplainant residing at Ynysgau, and delendant at 'iver Side. A fight had taken place between them on le day in question in Glebeland-street, but it was -tther a difficult matter to say which of them had been rJost to blame. The summons was dismissed. REFUSING TO QUIT. — Wm. Vaughan, puddler, Cae- pantywyll, was summoned for this offence. Mrs. Eliza Vaughan, landlady of the Jackson's Bridge Inn, stated that the defendant, who was her husband's nephew, came to the house on the 13th inst., and demanded souie Christmas beer of her. Because she wouldn't supply iiiui with any he called her all the names he could think of, and refused to leave the house. She had, however, no desire to press the charge against the defendant this time. His Worship, after cautioning the young man as to his future behaviour, dismissed the summons.

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THE INCORPORATION OF MERTHYR. MEETING AT THE BUSH ASSEMBLY ROOM. On Wednesday evening a meeting of those in favour of the scheme for the Municipal Incorporation of Mer- thyr was held at the Bush Assembly Room, Mr. Plews presiding. There was a good attendance of gentle- men, and the business was conducted in an orderly and energetic manner. There were present Messrs. Walter Smyth, E. Roberts, W. Meredith, J. Phillips, J. W. Biddle, E. Biddle, R. Lloyd, J. Jenkins, Sibley, C. Taylor, Dr. James, David Evans (auctioneer), J. W. Harrap, and some thirty or forty other gentlemen. After some desultory conversation, it was suggested that some statement should be given of the work done since last meeting. Mr. Water Smyth said a deputation waited on Mr. Menelaus, of Dowlais, to ask his adhesion and signa- ture in support of the cause. He said that he took very little interest in public matters, because he had enough in other directions to occupy the whole of his attention he further added that he had never taken an active interest in such matters, and did not see any reason why he should do so now. Mr. Menelaus even- tually said that whilst declining to give any active aid in the matter, he would not prove a stumbling block in the way in any shape or form. He received the depu- tation very courteously and kindlv, and they parted from him as friendly as possible. (Hear, hear.) A discussion took place in connection with several matters appertaining to the movement, and resolutions were agreed to, all testifying to the zeal and determina- tion of the gentlemen that Merthyr should be raised to the status of other towns by having it municipally in- corporated. fhe meeting was then adjourned for a fortnight, when the canvass will be finally closed. MERTHYR CALEDONIAN" SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL BANQUET. The annual banquet of this society took place on Friday evening last, at the Bush Hotel, when about 60 gentlemen were present, among whom we observed the followingP. R. Esq., High-constable (chairman); Mr. D. |C. Gunn (vice-chairman); John Plews, Esq.; A. Sutherland, Esq.; John M'Kay, Esq., Shrewsbury; W. Bed, Esq., Ynysowen Dr. Ward; Messrs. Donald, J. Ross (hon. secretary), W. Heslop, W. R. Smith, AlexanierCameron, John Chisholm, J. Poyntz, vV. Boyle, J N. Fraser, J. W. M'Ewen, A. Davidson, P. Williams, D. K. M'Donald, A. M'Lean, W. Fraser, J. Kerr, i W. Douglas, J. Stroyan, George Boyle, Thos. Edwards (Cefn), W. Griffiths (Taff Brewery), W. Chirm (Brunswick Hotel), J. M'Eachern, (Bush Hotel), E. Roberts, Mr. Sibley (Dowlais), Mr. Preece (contractor), J. M'Leod, W. M'Donald, C. Taylor, J. Forrester, S. Grant (Swansea), &c. The commercial gentlemen present were Messrs. W. Reid, and T. Holmes (Glasgow), T. Strong (Huddersfield), J. D. Lobley, S. Bradbuiy, and R. M'Leod (Bradford), J. Heastie (Dudley), C. R, Murray, and Mr. Jeffreys (Bristol) 6iC. After the cloth was removed, the following toasts After the cloth was removed, the following toasts were proposed, and songs sung. The Chairman proposed the toast of The Queen," who was the first British monarch to make a home in Scotland and after this had been duly honoured, the health of the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, and the rest of the Royal Family, was drunk with heartiness. The Chairman said tke next toast he had to propose was that of The Am y, Navy, and Reserve Forces." (Applause.) With regtrd to the army, they did not desire that it should be behind that of other countries. If, however, they want< d to be a first-rate power, they must be prepared to pu their hands into their pockets, and give the army better pay. better rations, and better barrack accommodation than they now enjoyed. With respect to the Votuntee a, he would not say much. If they were ever required he believed they would be pre- pared to sacritice themselves for their country and their Queen. (Applsuse.) he toast was coupled with the name of Dr. Ward. 1 Dr. Ward, in replying, regretted that he was unable to speak of the army as well as he could wish. If they believed what was now I eing said, the army was going wrong but for himself le believed their deficiency in numbers would be made up in quality, as had previously been the case. (Applause.) In speaking of the valorous deeds of the British army, he referred particularly to the 93rd Regiment of Highlanders, and the devoted bravery which had ever distinguished that corps. With such men as the late Sir Colin Campbell for the leaders of our armies, there would not be much to fear. (Ap- plause.) The volunteers were not, he considered, properly treated by the Government. It was the same with the present Government as it had been with the previous one. '.?hey put barriers in the way of- the volunteers but notwithstanding this, that force was increasing in members every year. If it were not for our volunteer system, he continued, we, as a country, would have been compelled to do as the Prussians did to raise their armies. If there happened to be a European war, in his opinion, circumstanced as we were, having colonies all over the word, we should be sure to be drawn into it, and the volunteers would be prepared to defend our coasts if called upon so to do. (Loud applause.) Song Mr. D. C. Gunn. The Chairman then proposed The Bishop and Clergy, and Ministers of all Denominations." He said it always gave him much pleasure to testify thus publicly to the care with which the subjects of his toast carried out their work, and he was sure their self-denying and gratuitous labours among the poor were deserving of all praise. (Applause.) Mr. Peter Williams, who was called upon to respond, regretted there was no one present more able and worthy than himself to do that duty, and perhaps it was because he was the son of a minister that they had called upon him. He was of opinion thlOt those referred to in the toast discharged their sacred duties with great zeal and self-denial, for it was unquestionable that the working ministers of religion were the worst paid among the educated classes of the community, and they were alto- gether a class of men to whom society was much in- debted. With regard to the pastoral work done by ministers of religion, among the poorest of our popula- tion, he remarked that those of the Roman Catholic faith seemed to do this in our own neighbourbood more than any others, but for what was done by all, the thanks of the whole community were due to them. (Applause.) Mr. Edwards (Cefn) then rqarf to propose The health of the County and Borough Members." He said his first business was to thank them for inviting him to b j present with them that evening, and now having done this, he must find fault with them for asking him to propose that toast, which had alwaj'a previously been left in better hands. (No, no, and applause.) He was aSKed to propose the toast of the county and borough members. As they all knew, his political feelings were not in accordance with those of the present members, but at a meeting of this description religious and poli- tical difficulties and differences were not allowed to enter-(hear, hear)-and they fraternised with one another in a good humoured and genial spirit. (Loud applause.) He might not agree politically with the gentlemen who represented them in Parliament, but he nevertheless held them in the highest esteem. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Talbot had held his own in representing the county for 45 years, but his mettle had not decreased under the modern sun of political opinion, and there- fore he must be composed of metal without alloy. (Laughter and applause.) As he stood before the public to-day without a tarnish or a blemish after this long period, he therefore thought he well represented the county of Glamorgan. (Applause.) Mr, Yivian, the other county member, had not been before the public for so long a period, but he had entered more fully into the management of the country's affairs, es- pecially its commercial interests, and he thought no one could speak of that gentleman but in terms of the highest respect. (Hear, hear, and applause.) Perhaps the members might think he (Mr. Edwards) was taking too much upon himself in thus publicly speaking of them. He was not known to any of them, and he might never know them, but if he had committed any fault it must be at the door of the Caledonian com- mittee, who had asked him to propose the toast. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Edwards continued by expressing his admiration for Mr. Richard, tor the manner in which he tried to bring into operation the three great things he had in view, and which ha brought boldly before the country. With regard to tho first- Disestablishment—he (Mr. Edwards) was a churchman, and therefore he hoped the day would prove far distant when the Church would be disestablished. However, he thought Mr. Richard was doing a good work for the Church, in drawing attention to it, and raising the clergy to more active life. (Hear, hear, and applause ) As to the Permissive Bill, which was the second matter he referred to, being a wine and spirit merchant him- self, he hoped it would not pass into law, but so far, he aid not think harm had been done by agitating the question. (Hear, hear.) The third question taken up by Mr. Richard was-peace at any price; and in his opinion anyone who was trying to do away with the shedding of torrents of blood was doing right, and therefore a debt of gratitude was owing to Mr. Richard. (Applause.) Mr. Fothergill was a gentleman to whom admiration was due from all, for the manner in which he had set about putting himself right was worthy of emulation. (Loud applause.) He had come out from hi3 troubles as a real noble gentleman, whose name, he was determined, should be regarded la f his content poraries and by posterity as untarnished. He had won the confidence and esteem of his constitue icy, especially had he won their sympathy and affecti >n during the iast six months, and he hoped that for t lany years he would continue to represent this gre ,t borough in Parliament, AND to WRRE ITS ooxnmergis 1 INTERESTS AS faithfully and successfully as he had done in the past. (Loud cheers.) I M r. Sutherland rose to respond, and in the first place thanked them for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast. It would be quite useless for him to say anything in praise of their members after the eloquent speech in which their health had been pro- posed. (Applause.) If they were respected inside the House they were equally respected at home in private life. (Loud applause.) Mr. Talbot, who was what was called a Liberal-Conservative, had been offered a peerage, but had declined the honour. Mr. Vivian had a great desire to do evcrytM'i-; Lč could for the welfare of the people, from the highest to the lowest. During the late strike be and other employers had been assailed by a Northern imitator, but he (Mr. Sutherland) thought most undeserviL 'ly. (Loud applause.) Even when he got up to speak in the House he was listened to with great attention, although he was not in the habit of speaking often. Even the late Prime Minister had been known to stop in conversation forthepurposeof hearing him, as he always had something worth listening to. (Loud applause.) Mr. Sutherland referred to the pro- gramme followed by Mr. Richard, and hoped he would long represent the borough in Parliament. (Applause.) As to Mr. Fothergill he expressed a similar desire. This gentleman had been charged with things which he be. lieved were totally untrue, and having expressed his heartiest sympa'hy with him, said that he believed the whole trade of the district was now in its last struggle, ere it emerged iato better times. (Loud applause.) Song: Mr. Griffiths. Mr. Plews proposed "The health of the Stipendiary and county magistrates of the district." Our local county magistrates were gentlemen who held good posi- tions in the county, and did their duty in a manner creditable to both the county and themselves. (Loud applause.) The Stipendiary they had great reason to be proud of. (Applause.) The gentleman he succeeded had endeared himself to all, and Mr. De Rutzen had done the same thing. (Loud applause.) He bad a logical mind, a highly trained legal education, great powers of discrimination, a calm demeanour, yet tem- pered with such firmness that his decisions had always given general satisfaction. (Loud applause.) Mr. Bell brifly responded. Song, Mr. McLeod. Mr. Lobley, in propoisng "Success to the Merthyr Caledonian Society," said the society was one of many which had been promoted throughout England and Wales for the purpose of assisting one another. (Ap- plause.) In going through the length and breadth of the land they could not but be struck with the good this society was doing. (Applause.) The Merthyr Society was held in high estimation by the other kin- dred societies in England, and that was proved by the communications they received and the inquiries that were made to it. These societies had done a great deal of good in the past, and he trusted that they would in the future. In conclusion, he would ask them to drink to the prosperity of the Merthyr Caledonian Society. (Applause.) Mr. J. Ross replied. He hoped the society would go on prospering. This society was often appealed to for information, and when they were they felt it incumbent upon them to give the information. Had it not been for the depressed state of the trade no doubt the num- ber of those present would have been larger. As it was there was a very good number, and he hoped that next year, if they lived, they would have as successful a gathering. (Applause.) Mr. Fraser proposed the toast of "The Land of i Cakes." He said he regretted very much that some one had not been called upon better able than he was to say something for the Land of Cakes. The Land of Cakes was a land of mountains, and lakes and rivers. Its beauty was best known to those who had had the pleasure of seeing the country. (Applause.) Song by Mr. Bell. Mr. J. McKay (Shrewsbury) then proposed "The Memory of Burns." In doing so he said: It was im- possible to contemplate the memory of Burns at this distance of time without a strong feeling of affectionate sympathy, admiration, and respect. His manly in- tegrity of character, and the warm sentiments of his breast, elevate the memory of the man in our concep- tions, almost as much as the nature, force, and beauty of his poetry. Burning with a desire to do something for Auld Scotland's sake, with a heart thrilling with warm and generous emotion, and loving the simple peasantry around him, whose sentiments and manners he saw in himself and in his father's house, he shed a halo of poetry around the life of the Scottish peasants that could never have been dreamt of as possible by many even in their own land. and is never almost asso- ciated with the idea of peasant life elsewhere than in Scotland. To the trqth depicted by Burns in that im- mortal production of his, "commencing wifck Oh Scotia, my dear, my native land," as much as to the benefit derived from the incompa- rable system of education early established in Scotland, that Scottish men were indebted for any successes they may have, in times past, achieved beyond their com- peers jf other nationalities. The hallowed influences lighted at the household altar are seldom eradicated in after life, but lead on the mind to dare, and to do, to be ever mindful of home and country, and strive to achieve something in the strife of life, that will make the" clechan" ring with shouts of exultation and applause. Burne¡' sympathies were quick and genial, easily stirred, an 1 how exquisitely had he entered into the joys and sorr ma of the peasantry of his country, how he depicted old age, gliding down the declivity of lime, and sleeping at the foot. Look at Burns for a moment as a d^pictor of national manners, in the lifalluw E'en." See how felicitiously he touches the supersti- tious observances and pryings into the future handed down to us from Druidic times, fascinating to the vulgar minds at all times, while he breathes on the whole a fine spirit of fun, shrewd observation, and healthful humanity. Again, his love of freedom and patriotic love of country, were the strongest sentiments of his heart. For Scotland, with her old historic heroic me- mories, and for the empire of which she forms an in- tegral portion, with its world-wide possessions and interests, his heart ever beat with the most generous devotion. Gentlemen, let me not prolong a theme which might be spun out to an interminable length, suffice it to say that the memory of Burns has at length risen to an elevation in the affections of hi £ » gauntry- men, and of all lovers of song, which has no parallel in the annals of literature. Peer and peasant alike the n^an of the highest culture, and the humblest me- chanic, have enshrined it in thesr hearts. The shep. herds on Australian and New England plains, the digger in Californian and Columbian mines, the sailor on the deck, and the soldier in the barracks, the colo- nist on the banks of the St. Lawrance, or by the shores of the American lakes, in short, wherever men of British birth or British descent are found, there are the admirers of the Scottish poet, animated by a warmth of admiration altogether exceptional. Other poets have left the impress of their minds upon their compatriots, but none of them have leavened the thought and speech of the great mass of their countrymen as thoroughly as Burns has done, for he was essentially one of the people. Then I give you, my countrymen, with all my heart, The immortal memory of Burns." \he ^toast proposed was The land we live in by Mr. M Ewen, who complimented Welshmen on the courtesy with which they received men from all coun- tries into the Principality. Next to his own country and countrymen he loved Wales and Welshmen, and he fervently hoped that Wales would ever enjoy peace and prosperity, and that true religion, which had found among these beautiful hills and valleys such a resting- place, may ever mould the life and charaoter of this hospitable and generous people. (Great cheers.) After a song by Mr. Bradbury, Mr, E. Roberts, in a speech of great humour, acknowledged the toast. There was no doubt about the greatness of this country. Not only was its surface fascinating by its picturesqueness, but its mineral wealth was almost inexhaustible. Shrop- shire, with its proud Salopians, exulted over its mutton and Herefordshire, with its sluggish people, prided itself on its beef. No doubt our physical necessities require such things, and Wales produces the best of them, but Welshmen delight in moral greatness. Their „a", ?fua;,8!a.of. s,?n £ afcl ita people poets and orators, and whilst intellectual greatness and religious fervour are appreciated, Wales must ever secure general admi- ration. (Cheers.) Song by Mr. Roberts-"The Land of our Fathers." -F: M Donald proposed the next toast, which was The Town and Trade of Merthyr." He made a short but interesting address, showing the progress Merthyr had made in its industrial works, and although now under a cloud commercially, the streak of light indicative of happier times, was just appearing on the horizon, and he hoped that Merthyr would soon again be illuminated by its blazing furnaces, and cheered by the music of its whirling machinery. (Cheers.) This toast was eloquently acknowledged by the vice- chairman, and by Mr, Sibley, of Dowlais. Other toasts followed, such as "The Commercial Travellers," proposed by Mr. Heslop, and acknowledged by Mr. Hastie "The Visitors," proposed by Mr. Boyle, and acknowledged by Mr. Grant; "The Press," pro posed by Mr. Donald, and acknowledged by Mr. Williams; c, The Ladies," proposed by Mr. Bradbury, and acknowledged by Mr. Strong; "The Host and HOfltess," preposed by Mr. Holmes, and acknowledged by Mr. M E*chern, and "The Chairman," and Vice- chairman. Altogether the meeting was a most happy one, and great praise is due to the managing committee for the completeness of the arrangements. 0. DOWLAIS. Great was the surprise and deep the regret, ou Sa- turday, the 15th inst., when it became known in this town that Air. Lewis Thomas, assistant master in the Dowlais Schools, had that morning somewhat snddenly breathed his last. The deceased had been ailing for some considerable time, and although he usually appeared in good spirits and was able to attend to the duties of his profession with but slight interruption, fears were entertained amongst his relatives and friends that a species of consumption was insidiously doing its work. That the issue, however, should so soon prove fatal was never for a moment anticipated. Indeed, apparently there were more grounds for justifying the hope of his ultimate recovery than for any serious apprehensions. Alas, how vain the hope The trea- cherous malady had eaten out the very vitals. The poor fellow had been at school during the Thursday for the last time. Next morning he was unable to leave his bed, and as the day advanced respiration became so difficult that it was^ evident he could not last many hours. He died on Saturday morning, having retained consciousness to the end. The funeral took place on Wednesday and was very numerously attended, the deceased having been a native of the town, and held in general respect. His remains were interred in Pant Cemetery, ana much sympathy is felt for the bereaved Cemetery, ana much sympathy is felt for the bereaved [mother. We understand that the deceased was a zealous and able teacher, and in every respect a worthy and promising young man. and promising young man.

THE LATE MR. MAYNARD COLCHESTER HARRISON. It is with extreme regret we announce the death of this gentleman, which took plase on Friday morning last at his residence, May Rose Hill Villa, Cefncoed. Up to within a few days of his death Mr. Harrison had enjoyed comparatively good health, and although he lived until near his sixty-eighth birthday, his apparently strong constitution appeared to promise a life of ad- vanced age. It was not to be so, however, for about a week before his decease he was struck with paralysis- from which he lingered, with scarcely any hope of re- covery, until his death. Mr. Harrison was a man widely known, not merely by the attraction of his social and kindly disposition, but for his business tact, his devotion to the interests of justice and fair-dealing, whether they involved the advantage of employer or em- ployed, and his strict; integrity in all matters with which he was concerned. For upwards of half a century did he serve the Dowlais Iron Company faithfully and honourably, and so great his merit that he worked him- self from the position of the humblest clerk to the im- portant and trustworthy office of cashier, and that in one of the largest commercial establishments in the kingdom. About six years ago, to the honour of the Dowlais Company be it said, his zeal and anxiety in his work having made their mark on his health, he was told that he had done his duty nobly and faithfully, and that for the remainder of his life he might enjoy his days in the quietude of domestic and social life, and that his salary would be continued without any deduc- tion. He shortly after this removed to Cefncoed, and there, relieved of all anxiety, it was his pleasure to en- courage, when opportunities offered, all young people putting forth efforts for advancement in their several spheres of life. Sprung on the maternal side from a noble family (the Colchester peerage), he had instinc- tively the bearing and manners of a gentleman, and therefore the poorest felt, that in him all their little grievances would be heard, and whatever was wrong would as far as possible be remedied, so that among all classes and conditions the late Mr. Harrison was re- spected, and it may be truly said of him that he died without an enemy. His funeral took place on Monday, at Pant Cemetery, and was attended by a large concourse of people, all appearing to testify, by their expression and demeanour, that one had passed away who was an honour to his family, and the district generally.

BIRTH. On the 20th instant, at 6, Courtland Terrace, the wife of Mr. R. Davies, of a daughter.

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THE WEST OF ENGLAND AND SOUTH WALES BANK. —The forty-first annual meeting of the shareholders of the above bank was held on Tuesday, at the company's Banking House, Bristol, Mr. Jerome Murch presiding over a good attendance. The following report was sub- mitted and approved During the past year the business of the bank, at the head office and the various branches, has continued large, but the profits have been > diminished to a great extent both by local and general causes. The disastrous strike in South Wales, which lasted through nearly half the year, could not fail to injure greatly all branches of industry in that district. It is also well known that the average rate of interest has been considerably lower than it was in several pre- ceeding years-one of the consequences of the universal depression. Slowly, however, the prospects of trade are improving. The general course of business, though still extremely quiet, is, it may be hoped, more sound and healthy. Hence, while the West of England Bank in common with others affected by recent events, will have to pay a smaller dividend, it may now fairly anti- cipate a gradual revival of prosperity. At the close of the half-year ented June 30, a dividend at the rate of eight per cent. per annum, free of income tax, was paid and the directors now declare a dividend at the same iate for the half-vear ending 31st December, also a further dividend of two per cent. by way of bonus, both free of income-tax, being ten per cent. for the year on the paid-up capital of £ 750.000, and adding fl,640 14s. 4d. to the seserve fund. The directors wbo retire by rotation are Mr. Alexander Allen and Mr. Hereford Brooke George. They are eligible for re- election, and offer themselves accordingly." The re- tiring directors were re-elected, and the thanks of the proprietors were given to the directors for their valuable services during the year. The thanks of the meeting were also given to Mr. J. P. Gilbert, tue general ma- nager; Mr J. Dester, the manager, and to the managers of the various branches, for the zealous discharge of their arduous duties. The dividend and bonus will be- come payable on the 8th of February next, and may be received on or after that date on application at the head office, Bristol, or any of the branches.

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PONTYPRIDD INTELLIGENCE. CHARGE OF OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRE- TENCES.—At the petty-sessions, on Wednesday (before the Rev. D. Williams, Mr. A. H. Jackson, and Dr. Leigh.)—George Francis Price, accountant. Pontypridd, was charged with obtaining £10 from W. Clements, wine and spirit merchant, Gloucester, under false pre- tences, on the 10th November last. Mr. D. W. Davis prosecuted, and Mr. Simons appeared for Price. The witnesses on both sides were ordered out of court. The first witness called was the prosecutor, William Clements, who said: I live at Gloucester, and am an auctioneer and accountant. I was formerly in the wine and spirit trade. Some time ago I had a corres- pondence with Mr. Price relative to tbt) Railway Inn, Llant.wit. I received the letter produced, dated Nov. 6, from Price. In consequence I met him at Treforest station on the 10tn of November, and drove with him to the Railway Inn. We went over the house, made inquiries, and called on the owner of the house. Mr Morgan, the landlord, was not at home. Mrs Morgan was at home. Mr. Price said to her we had come to look over the bouae; she said she knew nothing about, it. I then asked him what authority he ha-i for letting the house. He said, "I received a letter from Thomas Morgan yesterday morning, and he wishes nu- particularly to let the house quickly, as he is not com- fortable at Maesteg, so far from his wife and children." I then took an inventory of everything in the house. I saw the owner of the house again, to see if he would accept me as tenant. Mr. Harry is the owner, and lives next door. He was unwIlling to treat with me in the absence of Mr. Morgan. Price then repeated what he had said before, about having received a letter from Mr. Morgan, authorising him to let the house. By the Bench: Did you see this letter?—IMo. —The landlord then agreed to let me have the house. I then asked Price what he really wanted for the house. He saio he was instructed to ask £100, but would take XSO I agreed to give him £ 80. This took place in the Railway Inn. He left to speak to Mrs. Morgan, came back, and said Mrs. Morgan objected to sell the beds. It was then arranged that I should be allowed B10 for not taking the beds. An agreement was then written out by me, and signed by Price, whereby the contents of the house (except the beds) were sold for £ 70. I paid Price £ 10 as a deposit, and he signed a receipt on the agreement. About a fortnight afterwards 1 met Price by appointment again at 1 reforest Station. I was going to Llantwit to take possession and settle. I wanted hira to come with me, He said he couldn't, as he had important business up the Rhondda Valley. I said, I hope it's all right." He said, Oh yes, but if they should want £9 or JE10 more I advise you to give it; as you had the house very cheap; they are making some bother about it." I then said, "Have you made the deposit all right and paid it over?' He said, Yes, 1 have made it all right; you need not trouble about it," or words to that eftect. I proceeded to Llantwit alone, and found that Mr. Morgan repudiated the arrangement. I was obliged to make a fresh agree- ment with Mr. Morgan, and pay him an increased sum. I have not had the deposit returned. Cross-examined He first saw Mr. Morgan when he went to take posse s- sion. Mr. Morgan said he had instructed D. Evans, auctioueer, to dispose of the business. He did not say that Price was acting as clerk for Mr. Evans. Mr. Morgan said he could not let the business for the sum agreed for with Mr. Price. There was a meeting after- wards at Mr. Spickett's office, about the middle of December. Mr. Morgan said there that he author sed Mr. David Evans to advertise, and let the business. Mr. Evans was to have attended the meeting, but was not present. In the end of September, or the beginning of October, witness told Price that he would give him a bonus of £5 for getting him a good house. Had not to the best of his recollection promised him a commission for finding tenants for houses. He had paid Price £5 commission for getting him the Railway Inn, Llantwit, on the 18th November, the same day as he paid Price £10 deposit. Never promised Price £10 for getting him a house. On the same day of the meeting at Pont- ypridd, witness went te the Wheatsheaf with Price. Did not promise him a commission if he found a tenant for the Railway Inn. Sundry letters from Price were handed to witness, who admitted having received then). He met Price afterwards, after he had seen Mr. Mor- gan. Price might have said it was a scheme of David Evans to get the commission instead of himself. He did say that he had had a quarrel with David Evans. Price said to Mrs. Morgan "This (pointing to witness) is the gentleman to whom I have let the bouse." Did not hear anything of Evans until he went to Llantwit the second time.—Thomas Morgan, (Llyfnwy) landlord of the Railway Inn, repudiated all connection with Price as his agent; gave him no power or authority to act, for him. Never heard a word about the agreement with (dements until the 12th November. Never wrote a letter to Price in connection with the transfer, and never received any depo-it from Price. At an interview with Price in the Winstone's Hotel, and in the presence of a friend, witness stated that Price, in answer to a question, admitted that he had never bad any authority irom him to act as his agent in disposing of his house to Clements. At this stage of the proceedings it was deemed desirable to adjourn, as the remaining witnesses would in examination and cross-examination occupy more time than could be given to complete the case. The accused was remanded till Wednesday next.

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THE DRUNKARD POURTRAYED. See the bloated, red, and pimpled face, the purpled cheeks, the huge swelled lips which, opened, show the kankered teeth and feverish foulness of his unhealthy mouth; matted in rough locks over his slanting fore- head is his red flaming hair, crowned, in mockery, with wreaths that have withered at the touch of his burning brow. See the bloodshot eyes, small and cunning, rolling with cruel ecstasy as he urges fast and furiously his fearful task. Cross-kneed he sits, malignant as Siva his prodigious trunk swathed in a motley robe, the patchwork spoil of many victims. His apparel is red with the blood of murder and crime, of rage and cruelty, of madness and sin. 0, look here, Christians and civilized Britons look upon these garments, red and gory, and tell me what the frightful motley means? Tunic and cloak of every fashion, velvet and ermine of king or emperor, livery of menial,' rags of beggar, chasuble of priest, Genevan gown, satin and silk of noble dame, thin torn skirt of shivering milliner, gaudy petticoat of dancing columbine, peasant's corduroy, and foppish coat of city clerk, the navvy's shirt and soldier's uniform aye and if ye look well ye may discern a judge's gown, and not far off a gore- stained patch, the very dress wherein the criminal he condemned to death had done his sinful deed. Mark ye this great garment well, for it is in itself a veritable calendar of Death! Where hath he not gathered' What hath he not won of life, of health, of power or feebleness, of fame or shame? What is there of all the varieties of life unrepresented here ? It is the register of his labours, and each mark presents the fate of a human soul 1 Behold him—his gaunt arms sweeping into the abyss of his lamp multitudes of trembling creatures, the materials of his work, for he is fashioning a chain. Draw nigh and examine it—long, living, endless, it interweaves and enthrals society with a warp of death woven from out itself. His quick fingers—for tho work is urgent and goes on night and day—string together the writhing forms, and as coil upon coil rolls out, you may see again how vast is the scope of his labours Aye no rank is free, no family circle, no happy range of friendship From his high seat the Demon scans the field, and, as his fingers swiftly ply, follows with greedy eyes the labours of his attendant imps. For below him you may see them gathering in that strange spoil. Inspired and pillared city, in smoky manufac- turing town, in valleys resounding with the hum and clang of labour—labour blessed ot God, cursed of this potent fiend !—'neath peaceful eves of pastoral homes, amid pretty woodbined hamlets, see those busy workers garnering in the Demon's prey. Oh how much falls to their snares, of the best of the life and hope and promise of a goodly land What ministers! Wide- spread as society, active as angels of grace, pernicious as Hell! The Devil's Chain," by E. Jenkins, M.P. A GENTLEMAN. When you have found a man, you have not far to go to find a gentleman. You cannot make a gold ring out of brass. You cannot change a Cape May crystal to a diamond. You cannot make a gentleman till you first find a man. To be a gentleman is not sufficient to have had a grandfather. To be a gentleman does not depend on the tailor or the toilet. Blood will degenerate. Good clothes are not good habits. A gentleman is just a gentle-man; no more, no less a diamond polished that was first a diamond rough. A gentleman is gentle. A gentleman is modest. A gentle- man is courteous, A gentleman is slow to take offence as being one who never gives it. A gentleman is slow to surmise evil, as being one who never thinks it. A gentleman subjects his appetites. A gentleman refines his taste. A gentleman subdues his feelings. A gentle- man controls his speech. A gentleman deems every other better than himself. Sir Philip Sydney was never so much of a gentleman mirror though he was of English knighthood—as when, upon the field of Zutphen, ItS he lay in his own blood, he waived the draught of cool spring water, that was to quench his mortal thirst, in favour of a dying soldier. St. Paul describes a gentleman when he exhorted the Phillipian Christians Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think of these things." And Dr. Isaac Barlow, in his admirable sermon on the callings of a gentleman, pointedly says, He should labour and study to be a leader unto virtue, and a notable promoter thereof directing and exciting men thereto by his exemplary conversation encourag- ing them by bis countenance and authority; rewarding the goodness of meaner people by his bounty and favour he should be such a gentleman as Noah, who preached righteousness by his words and works before a profane world."—Seltcted. THE VANGUARD. ft. preliminary arrangements for the Hthtnt of the ironclad ship Vanguard by the firm about to under- take the attempt are so far completed that application has beeu made to the Admiralty for the use of such ttoret as can be furnished by the Government dock- yards and are suitable for use in the undertaking. Two of the representatives from the firm about undertaking the task have accordingly visited Chatham dockyard and examined the plant and appliances at that esta- blishment, with the view of selecting whatever stores may be found adapted for the work. Every facility is ordered to be afforded to them in order that the tttemnt may be brought to a successful jssue.

INTESTACY BILL. Mr. Potter, M.P.. will, the Daily Telegraph under- stands, introduce a bill in next session of Parliament for the purpose of enacting that in ca"es of intestacy the succession to real property, such as land. shall be the same as to personal estate, such as money, shares, &c. The bill provides that if after a given date any person possessed of land dies intestate, the pro- perty shall vest in his executor or administrator. It may be sold, and the proceeds applied and disposed of as assets of the deceased person, and divided amongst the heirs as if it were personal property only. The bill is very like one introduced by Mr. Locke King in 18b., and it will be supported by Mr. Leatham and some other advanced Liberal members.

YOUTHFUL DEPRAVITY. At the Birkenhead Police-court, a youth of 19, son of a master carter napied Langley, has been summoned for the support of an illegitimate child of a pupil teacher named Netherwood, whom he had seduced. It seemed from the evidence that last Good Friday, plaintiff, who was 17 years of age. and who had been keeping company with Langley for four years, was drugged by him in a house, and whilst in that state he effected his purpose. Sub- sequently similar intimacies took place, resulting in plaintiff's pregnancy. Defendant was made acquainted with this fact, and pressed to marry his victim, but refused, and more than once suggested that he would get some stuff to procure abortion. This plaintiff refused to take, and, on the 2nd of this month, a child was bom, the paternity of which was not now denied. Defendant was ordered to pay 5s. per week until the •nild should be sixteen years of age, together with all

THE NEW VICEROY OF INDIA. The Lisbon correspondent of the Daily Newt writto: —" Everyone here has been taken by surprise by the appointment of Lord Lytton as Viceroy of India. and by his sudden recall. His lordship's departure i8 rpgretted because he is much liked by all parties who have come in contact with him, whether on matters of business or pleasure. For many years past no English Minister has had in such a degree the talent of ingratiating himself with the Court, nobility, and g.i.try of Portugal, all well as with the English. e immunity. For many years past no English Minister has done the honours of his house ou so liberal «. scale as Lord Lytton; For whatever reason, economy has hitherto been the order of the d iv, and complaints have been made from time to time of the parsimony of the Legation, as a liberal salary 1- given on the understanding that money is to be spent in entertainments. People who are intimate with Lord Lytton, and are able to judge, say the Government has made a judicious selection, and that he will prove the right man in the right place that he has an amount of capacity and ai-ility for hard work which, if his health hold, will make his name remembered among the most prominent Governors of India. His departure is to be regretted, because a deal of diplomatic work 18 n quired in Lisbon, work, too, of a difficult kind, fr all our treaties require renovation and reformation. We want a settlement of the everlasting question of the wine duties, the taxation of British residents and industries, and even of some matters which have not bet n looked into since the celebrated Methuen Treaty. An international arrangement is also much required for the regulation of absconding bankrupts, thieves, and other criminals. It was expected that when Lord Lytton had settled down he would have fiven his mind to these serious matters, for here it is not likely that any great diplomatic dispute will crop up, and these commercial questions are of vital importance to British sabjeots, both here and at home." "410-

CHARGE AGAINST A CLERGYMAN. The very painful inquiry into the charges against the Rev. Dr. Redhead has been brought to a con- clusion at Chester. The reverend defendant, who ia 74 years of age, and has been vicar of St. Peter's, Rock Ferry, for 30 years, was found guilty of the charge of insobriety at an entertainment given at Lower Babbington, in December, 1874. The court found another charge not proven," and the prosecu- tion had withdrawn other charges which depended upon doubtful evidence. The Attorney-General, in his speech for the defendant, did not deny that drunkenness to an extent which would cause a scandal, was an offence against the laws ecclesias- tical, "but he very much doubted whether the fact that a clergyman had taken one or two more glasses than was good for him—although very censurable-was an offence against those laws." The Bishop of Chester and his coadjutors found, notwith- standing, that the Doctor had been guilty of an offence against the laws ecclesiastical, and he was ordered to be admonished and to pay the costs of the articles from the time they were filed. Notice of appeal to the Archbishop's Court was given.

DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR THE BENCH. The Norwich Town Council having complained to the Lord Chancellor that solicitors, editors of news- papers, and brewers, though eligible for the office of mayor, are in practice excluded from the commission of the peace, Mr. E. Ross, secretary of commissions, has been directed by his lordship to reply that he knows of no rule excluding the editors of news- papers from the commission, and he has never acted on that principle. There is not," the letter con- tinues, any rule which excludes, nor has the Lord Chancellor had occasion to exclude solicitors as such. But the Lord Chancellor has always considered that where a solicitor or his partner practised before a bench of magistrates in a borough, there would be an obvious inconvenience in placing him on the bench to exercise the functions of a magistrate in that town. It is not the practice to appoint brewers to be magistrates. This is a practice which the Lord Chancellor found in exist- ence when he entered upon his office, and he has acted upon a rule which has been long observed. There is no doubt that this rule has, in some cases, occasioned considerable local inconvenience; and, looking to the manner in which, by the licensing ana other statutes, the intervention of magistrates who are brewers in cases under those Acts is prohibited, the Lord Chancellor is not prepared to say that this rule might not be reconsidered with advantage."

ANOTHER ALLEGED CITY FRAUD. At the Mansion House, London, Henri Herve, of 78. Fenchurch-street, and Nicole Clause, of 47, Leaden- hall-street, described as commission agents, have been charged before the Lord Mayor with obtaining large sums of money under false pretences from Alphonso Forcano, a gentleman holding an official ?osition in Paris. Mr. St.. John Wontner prosecuted, t appeared that the system adopted by tlie^hisoners was to put advertisements in foreign newspapers, and they inserted one in the Paris Figaro, offering a loan to a very large amount. The prosecutor applied to the advertisers in reference to a loan of 50,000 francs, and negotiations having ensued, the prosecutor received a request that promissory notes might be sent to him for the amount, when the money would be remitted. Having done so he received an inti- mation that there was something informal about the notes, and asking that the matter should stand over until the 15th of January. M. Forcano thought this strange, but allowed the matter to stand over as requested. That time having elapsed, and further time being required, he sent a friend to London to make in- quiries. the result being that on his (Forcano's) return, he came to London and obtained a warrant for the ap- prehension of the prisoners. In the possession of Clause were found, by the detective who apprehended him, five of the ten promissory notes sent by M. Forcano, and notes shewing that the other five had been negotiated. M. Forcano expressed a wish that the matter should be settled at once, as he wished to return to Paris but the Lord Mayor said it was for the credit not only of the commercial community of Paris, but of the financial world is general that the matter should be inquired into the prisoners must be remanded.

MR. W. E. FORSTER AT BRADFORD. Mr. W. E. Forster has attended the annual meeting of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce. The right hon. gentleman, after giving a brief review of the progress of Bradford, and the advance in the principles of Free-trade since the Chamber of Commerce wa. established in 1851, said Her Majesty's advisers had thought fit to propose to Parliament to make her a partner in the firm of Lesseps and Co. In giving his decision he should have no difficulty, from a purely commercial point of view. Few would doubt the broad principle that it was not expedient for any Govern- ment to take shares in any commercial undertaking, especially in one in which the direction was in France, the business in Egypt, and the control or sovereign power either in the Pasha of Egypt or the Sultan of Turkey. From the financial point of view, it could only be regarded as a loan to the ruler of Egypt for a term of twenty years but as a rule it was not ad- visable that our Government should lend money to any potentate and he certainly could see no reason why an Oriental potentate should be made a special excep- tion. (Hear.) Parliament would, however, have to decide the question on political rather than commercial or financial grounds. They would have to carefully consider the nature of the business, the character of the partnership with Lesseps and Co., and the political position and relations of the Khedive, through whose country, either by rail or by this water-way, was the nearest route to India. It was the business of Lesseps and Co. to main- tain this waterway for our ships of war as well as for our ships of commerce. Accordingly, it ap- peared to him that the real question which Parlia- ment would have to decide would be whether Lord Derby would prove the assertion which he made the other day at Edinburgh, that the country would by this transaction obtain additional security for a free and uninterrupted passage to India and whilst they could not but regard the price which they would have to pay as financially and commercially attended with some risk, the real question was whether it would help to keep open our communications with India, and also give us additional security for retaining the pos- session of India, and our connection with our Colonial Empire. (Cheers.) They must all feel that the ques- tion was one which must be thoroughly sifted, aivl it would not be fair to blame him or any member wllb did his best to test the merits of this transaction to the utmost.

At Kirkwall, Robert Gray and James Muir have pleaded guilty to smuggling, and were each fined £100, and expenses. The Admir alty has approved of the formation of a corps of naval artillery volunteers at Hastings, which has been in contemplation for some time. The Hour understands that the report of the Nor- wich Election Petition Committee will not be before the House until the second week in February. The death is announced of Mr. Henry Gastineau, in his eighty-fifth year. He was the oldest surviving member of the Society of Painters in Water-colours, having belonged to it since the year 1818. The marriage between the Marquis of Ormonde and Lady Elizabeth Grosvenor, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, will be solemnised on Wednesday, the 2nd proximo. Lady Anne Buller has died at Winchester, a week &fter her confinement, having given birth to a son on the 16th inst. The deceased lady was the second daughter of the Earl of Leicester. An Ipswich gentleman is said to have voluntarily offered to defray the entire expense of erecting, fitting up, and stocking an aquarium in connection with the Ipswich Museum. The scheme will be carried out as soon as plans can be prepared. The Emperor of Austria has conferred upon Mr. Alderman Stone, late Lord Mayor of London, the dis- tinction of Knight Cowimander of Francis Joseph, ac- companied by the star of the Order, and upon Mr. Vine, private secretary to Mr. Stone during his year of office, the gold cross of merit with the crown attached. Mr. J. T. Marvin, counsel for Joseph Loader, who was indicted by the Grand Jury last summer for per" jury in the Beecher-Tilton case, is about to bring a suit against Henry Ward Beecher, or his son, Colonel Harry Beecher, on a charge of malicious prosecution, in which he will oltim duuagM to theamouut of I dollar*