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District Hps. ♦ LLANDAFF. MR. LORDEN AGAIN.—At the Petty Sessions on Mon- day, before Messrs. E. W. David, T. W. Booker, C. H. Williams, and Colonel Bennet, Dennis Lorden charged Police-constable Morgan, a Roath constable, with an assaulf. The case, it will be remembered, was adjourned from Friday, at Cardiff, when the magis- trates decided it should be tried at Dandag. the dis- turbance having occurred out of their jurisdiction. Police-constable Morgan also preferred a charge against Lorden, and the evidence in that case was first taken. Complainant stated that in the evening of the 22nd ult. a disturbance took place in Castle-road, Roath. On going to the spot he saw Police-constable Jones as- saulted by a man named Cook. Joues then had another man in his custody (Collins), who had just before made an attack on him. He (Morgan) then took hold of Cook, and Dennis Lorden came up and asked him why he took Cook into custody. He told him to mind his own business and go home, when Lorden caught hold of him by the collar with his left hand, and struck him three times in the chest with his right, so forcibly that he was obliged to release his prisoner. Cochlin and Carney were then together. Jones took Collins and Cook to the station, while he remained behind to keep the people off him. Lorden took him by the arm and he took Lorden's arm, they struggled together and both fell to the ground. Cochlin also struck him. All then came towards him, and be- gan throwing stones so fast that he was obliged to run as quickly as he could. Police-constable 152 corroborated his statement. This being the case for the prosecu- tion, Lorden addressed the bench and called witnesses. Thomas Cochlin and Thomas Carney gave the same evidence as on Friday, and Frederick Cook, the son of one of the men who were committed on Monday last for the assault on the policemen, stated that there were five people beside the policemen, and also made the extraordinary statement, "I did not see Lorden there at all." Mary Lorden, who was also concerned in the row, made the same statement as the former witness, that she did not believe Lorden was there at all. Emily Cook was next called, but she gave a con- fused account of the disturbance, flatly contradicting in some particulars the statements of the other wit- nesses. She said that it was Morgan, and not Jones, who took her husband and Collins to the Roath police- station, but, unlike her son, she said there were seven persons at the row besides the policemen. In reply to a question from Lorden, she said, I did not see Dennis Lorden there at all if he had been there I should have seen him." This was the last witness for the defence. The case of Lorden v. Morgan was then gone into, when Lorden made the same statement as that given on Friday, with the addition that not only was his face swollen, but his hip was quite black," from the effects of the heavy fall on the pavement, when Police-constable Morgan struck him dowu. He did not call auy witnesses, saying that they would only make the statements as before. At Lorden's re- quest the case was adjourned for a fortnight, to produce a witness named Humphreys. HIGHWAY ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.—A young man named Eli Price was brought up in custody and charged with stealing a purse and money from Thos. Williams, and also with violently assaulting him. Prosecutor said he lived at Canton. Was at the Barley Mow public-house shortly after eight o'clock on Sunday morning. When he left the house prisoner, who lived near, came up to him, knocked him down, put his knee upon his throat, and took his purse out of his waistcoat pocket. The purse contained a half sovereign and 5s in silver. When he was on the ground prisoner kicked him in the face and body. He had been drinking, but was not drunk. Prisoner was quite sober. The kicking lasted for about a quarter of an hour, when Sergeant King came up, and took the prisoner into custody. Identified the purse produced as his property. John Leslie, a dyer, living at Canton, said he was near the Barley Mow at the time. Saw the prosecutor, who was very drunk, and prisoner, who was sober. Pri- soner wanted prosecutor to pay for some beer, and when he refused, he struck him a blow in the lower part of his body, which caused him to fall to the ground senseless. When prosecutor was on the ground, prisoner put one knee on his throat, and the other on his stomach, and took his purse out of his waistcoat pocket. He also kicked him several times in the face. Two or three women were present. Two of them seemed to be encouraging the prisoner to kick the prosecutor. Sergeant King said that in consequence of information he received he went to North Morgan-street, Canton, where he saw prosecutor and prisoner. Heard prose- cutor say, Give me back my money." Saw prisoner kick prosecutor two or three times. He (witness) was about to handcuff them together, when he saw prisouer take a purse out of his pocket, take something out, and put it in his mouth, and throw the purse to the ground. The purse produced he picked from off the ground. There was in it 2s. 6 £ d. In reply to the charge, prisoner said it did not make a —— bit of odds: he stole the purse. Mary Ann Symonds, who lived with the prosecutor, said she saw 15s. or 16s. in the purse before prosecutor went out that morning. A half-sovereign formed part of it. Came up at the latter part of the row, and saw some of the kicking. Prisoner was committed to the assizes for trial. Pro- secutor's face was very much disfigured in [consequence of the kicks he had rtceived. I CAERPHILLY. THE FOURTH OF JULY.—The American National holiday happened on Sunday this year, consequently Monday was kept as a holiday, to commemorate the Independence of the United States. A large party of American gentlemen from Cardiff and Newport with their wives spent the day at Caerphilly. The dinner took place at the Boar's Head Hotel, under the presidency of Col. Harry Da.vis, the American Consul. The dinner was all that could be desired, and was very creditable to Mr. Thomas. After the cloth was removed, Mr. Sydney Dan Jenkins proposed the health of General Grant. Colonel Harry Davis responded in an eloquent speech, in which he eulogised the President, whom he had followed through all his campaigns, and spoke of him in the highest terms. He also earnestly hoped that friendship will continue between America and Eng- land. The chairman next proposed the health of the Queen of England, which was received most warmly and cordially. The Town and Port of Cardiff, coupled with the name of Mr. S. D. Jenkins, was next given, and that gentleman acknowledged the toast. The healths of Mr. Carey, and Captains Irving, Patten, and Crouk, who made all the arrangements, were next proposed and responded to. The chairman's health was next given by Mr. Jenkins, and responded to by Colonel Davis. The remainder of the day was spent in the Castle ruins, the history of which was given by Mr. J. Rowlands, in the course of the evening. At seven o'clock tea was served out to the company at the hotel, after which they left for Cardiff. The family of Colonel Harry Davis, the present Consul, resided many years ago at Caerphilly. His grandfather and grandmother kept the Castle woollen factory, and his mother was born here. It is rather singular that Colonel Davis should attend the first meeting since he has arrived in Cardiff at the old home of his family. MONMOUTHSHIRE. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.—A general meeting of the members of this institution was held on Tues- day, at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, to consider the question of local taxation, and the appointment of various committees throughout the county to con- duct the subject to a successful issue, and the tran- saction of general business." The High Sheriff of Monmouthshire (Mr. John Lawrence), the president of the chamber, occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. The High Sheriff read a paper on the subject of local taxation, and eventu- ally the subjoined resolution was adopted :—" That a communication be made' from this chamber to the Pontypool Board of Guardians, expressive of a desire that a deputation from this chamber be permitted to meet the deputation of the various boards of guar- dians at their approaching meeting, for taking the question of local taxation into consideration." The following gentlemen were appointed as a deputation to represent the chamber :—Newport division—Rev. B. Leonard and Mr. W. Fothergill Monmouth division—Mr. J. Haynes and Mr. Fowler B. Price Usk division — Mr. W. B. Gething and Mr. Edward Evans Abergavenny division —Mr. Thomas Edwards and Mr. Peter Morgan; with the honorary secretaries. A cordial vote of thanks to the High Sheriff for pre- siding on this occasion was given, and the meeting separated. ———- NEWPORT. PILOTAGE REGULATIONS.—A matter of consider- able importance to shipowners was involved in a case which came before the Borough Police Court on Wed- nesday, in which William Pring, an unlicensed pilot, was charged with assaulting John Nash, a licensed pilot of this port, by striking him in the face with his fist. The assault originated in the fact of the defen- dant having taken the command of a ship and piloted her down the river, refusing to allow the pilot to take charge of the vessel, notwithstanding that he offered to do so. In this he was supported by the captain, who declined to allow Mr. Nash to take charge of the ship after he had come on board, alleging that he had not come in proper time. Nash persisted in taking the command, when Pring struck him a blow. In reply to the Bench as to why he was not in time to take charge of the vessel, Mr. Nash stated that he had received orders from the master of a barque to take out his vessel that morning. She did not go out, and this de, layed him consequently he was somewhat late for the vessel in question, though he contended he was in ample time to take the vessel out with safety. The captain of the vessel had written a letter to the Bench, stating that, inasmuch as Mr. Nash did not come in time to pilot his vessel, he was necessitated to procure the services of Pring, with the knowledge of the harbour master. After the ship had started he declined the services of Mr. Nash, and refused to allow him to inter- fere. The Bench considered that this was a case which ought to be brought before the Pilotage Com- missioners, inasmuch as they did not consider that any licensed pilot ought to have the option of choosing be- tween two ships, and then either the one or the other might run the risk of serious damage, just as he chose. That did not, however, exonerate Pring from the assault, and he would be fined 7s. 6d. COWBRIDGE. COWBRIDGE DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD. — A monthly meeting of the above Board was held at the Town Hall, Cowbridge, on Tuesday, the 6th day of July instant. G. W. Nicholl, Esq., the chairman, being absent, Mr. D. H. Davies, the vice-chairman, took the chair. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, it was proposed by Mr. David Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Lewis Jenkins, and resolved, "That the plans and estimates of the proposed alterations of the road by Gigman bridge, now produced by the Surveyor of this Board, be approved of and accepted." Proposed by Mr. David Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Lewis Jenkins, and resolved, "That the plan and estimate of the pro- posed alterations to the Lanmaes bridge, with a stile at Lanmaes side, be approved of, and that Mr. John Rees's tender for executing the same be accepted." Resolved, That the erection of the wall by Mr. J. S. Gibbon near the bridge crossing the Cowbridge Railway on the Newton-road be sanctioned by this Board, pro- vided no injury be done to the road by his so doing." Resolved, "That the clerk do write to the overseers for Cowbridge, requesting them at once to pay up the amount of the calls made upon them." The Surveyor having produced an estimate of the expenditure for the ensuing month, amounting to £91, a cheque was signed and given to him for that amount. SHEEP.—The general annual meeting of the Yale of Glamorgan Association for the prevention of infectious diseases in sheep was Held in the Bear Inn on Tuesday last, when there was a good attendance of members. J. S. Gibbon, Esq., the president, took the chair, and ex- pressed his satisfaction that the operations of the Asso- ciation had been so effectual, the report showing that since the last general meeting eight prosecutions had been instituted by the Association, and in each case a conviction had been obtained, and the defendant fined. The officers for the ensuing year were appointed, and the Secretary was requested to solicit further subscrip- tions, as the Treasurer's accounts showed a balance against the Association. FOOT RACE.—An interesting and exciting race of 150 yards, for a small wager, took place on Monday evening last, on the Aburthin road, between Mr. Edward Payne, bootmaker, and Mr. Morgan, an em- ploye at the Cowbridge Railway Station. There was a large crowd of spectators present. Mr. Payne, whose prowess as a winner has been evidenced by his having taken several prizes at the various athletic exercises held in the neighbourhood, was the favourite at the start, but this time his efforts were doomed to disappoint- ment, his opponent winning by about two yards. HIGH MARKET.—On Tuesday last, the show of beasts was moderate, the trade flat, and on the sales effected prices were rather in favour of the buyer. Fat cattle averaged 7d. to 8d. The show of sheep was considerable, the best description sold pretty well at 7id. to 8d. Store pigs were slow. In wool the tone of the market was not much different from that ex- perienced last week. Ducks, 5s. to 5s. 6d. per couple. Fowls, 2s. 6d. to 3s. ditto. Butter, lid. to 13d. per lb. Eggsj 10d. per dozen. New potatoes, Id. and ljd. POLICE COURT-The subjoined cases were brought before the Rev. Thomas Edmondes, and J. S. Gibbon, John Homfray, and William Basset, Esqrs., on Tuesday: ASSES.—Police-sergeant Rodman summoned John Gwyn and John Escott for allowing their donkeys to stray on the highway, in the parish of Lantwit Major, on the 24th June last. Defendants pleaded guilty, and the information in each case was withdrawn on payment of costs. BREACH OF CONTRACT.—John Williams, of Caer- cady, farmer, charged William John, of Pendoylon, farm servant, for refusing to continue a certain con- tract made between complainant and defendant. It appeared that complainant agreed with defendant to serve him (complainant) as a farm servant from the 14th June to the 6th May next, at the wages of 6s. 6d. per week. At the end of the first week de- fendant asked the complainant for money to pay for a pair of boots. Complainant gave him 6s. He (defendant) left that evening, and did not come back. Fined .£1 and costs. THE DRINK.—Police-sergeant Rodman charged Morris, a tramp, with being drunk and disorderly at Cowbridge on Sunday evening last, the 4th inst. Defendant pleaded guilty. Convicted and fined 5s. and costs. The same complainant summoned Sarah Walters, of Colwinstone, for being drunk at Cow- bridge on the 28th of June last. Fined 5s. and costs. FOUND STRAYING.—Police-sergeant Rodman sum- moned Edward Rowed, of Llantwit-Major, for allowing a donkey, his property, to stray on the highway in the parish of Llantwit-Major, on the 24th June last." De- fendant pleaded guilty. Information withdrawn on payment of costs. STEALING COAL.—John George, of Cowbridge, coal merchant, charged William Henry Whitby, of the same place, haulier, with stealing half a hundredweight of coal, the property of the said John George, on the 24th day of June last. The prisoner was convicted, and sentenced to be imprisoned in the common gaol at Cardiff for the space o.f two calendar mouths. BRIDGEND. THE BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meet- ing of this Board on Saturday last, there were present, J. C. Nicholl, Esq., chairman Revs. C. LI. Llewellin, C. R. Knight, R. P. Lewellyn, and J. Evans; Messrs. W. Williams, J. Lewis, Howells, &c. The master re- ported in the bouse 94; last year 147; vagrants re- lieved, 66. After some further conversation on the printing of the half-yearly abstracts the matter wa.s still further postponed. WESLEYAN SCHOOL.—This school was visited on Monday last by Joseph Bowstead, Esq., Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools. The official report will not be re- ceived for some three weeks or a mouth, but it is un- derstood the children passed very creditably. Two youths were also presented as candidates for pupil teachers, as through the increase in attendance in- creased teaching power becomes necessary. SAD ACCIDENT.—On Saturday last Richard Lloyd Lewis, son of Mr. Lewis of the Turberville Arms, Ewenny, went with some other boys to bathe in the stream near the mill, when he, more venturesome than the others, got out of his depth, and was drowned. Mr. Stockwood, coroner, held an inquest on Monday at the father's house, when it appeared that great carelessness was displayed on the part of his com- panions as to giving any alarm. POLICE COURT.—The following cases were heard on Saturday, before Messrs. R. Franklen, W. Lewellyn, Lieut.-Coionei Morse, and the Rev. C. R Knight: DOGs. — Thomas Thomas, David Howells, and Thomas Williams were fined 25s. each for keeping dogs without a license in the month of May. William Lewis was charged with a similar offence, but was dis- charged, as it appeared he was under the impression that his son had taken out a license for the dog at Pontypridd. Mr. Jones, supervisor, gave notice of appeal in this case. THE WRONG BOX.—Mary Hopkin, married woman, charged David Thorn, a carpenter, of Penyvai, with assaulting her on Sunday night. She said defendant came up to her when drunk, and after making some false charges, struck her on the side of the head. Mary A. Jones, a witness, said that complainant abused de- fendant in very foul language, and at last picked up a stone, threw it at him, and cut his lip. The case was therefore dismissed. ANOTHER ASSAULT. John Dillon, of Maesteg, charged Dennis Connolly, of the same place, with assaulting him on Sunday last. Complainant said he was going along the road, when defendant jumped out of a house, shook him, 'and threatened to break his back. A. Williams said he saw the whole of it, and defendant merely laid hold of his coat and spuke a few words to him. He did not shake him in the least. Dismissed. SERIOUS ATTACK.—James Davis, who appeared with bandaged head, charged James Thomas, collier, of Maesteg, with assaulting him with a poker, produced. Complainant stated he was sitting on a bench in front of his door, when defendant, who was drunk, be<Tan boasting of his abilities in various ways. He at last came into complainant's garden, when Mrs. Davis pushed him back. He returned after a while, when she gave him some good raps with a brush, whereon he rushed into his own house, fetched the poker, and felled complainant to the ground. Thomas Grimes corroborated the evidence, adding they thought com- plainant was killed. Complainant did not wish to press the charge, and defendant paid 50s. including costs. BEER-HOUSE OFFENCE. — James Morgan, of the Victoria, Aberkenfig, was fined 40s. and 10s. costs, for selling beer at four o'clock on Sunday morning. TRAMPS.—W. Bounds, master of the Workhouse, charged John Thompson and David Wilson with de- stroying their clothes whilst in the Workhouse. Sen- tenced to one month's hard labour. AFFILIATION.—Elizabeth Edwards, of Kenfig Hill, summoned Joh Griffiths, collier, of the same place, as the father of her illegitimate child. Defendant ac- knowledged the paternity, and was ordered to pay 2s. a week and 20s. 8d. costs. PEMBROKESHIRE. THE ASSIZES.—The Pembrokeshire Summer Assizes commenced on Monday at the Shire-hall, Haverford- west, before Baron Channel. There were only a few cases for trial, the one of greatest interest being the following Henry Phillips, a youth of about thirteen, was arraigned for killing and slaying James Peters Davies, at Manordivv, on the 25th of February, 1869. He was also charged with the same offence under the coroner's inquest. Mr. Henry Allen and Mr. De Rutzen appeared for the prosecution. The pri- soner was defended by Mr. James Bowen. The evi. dence in this case was rather long, and occupied the time of the court for more than three hours. The case was very ably conducted on both sides, but it turned out to be one of a very mild character, and very nearly approaching an accident. The jury, evidently so thinking it, after a very short consulta- tion, brought in a verdict of not guilty, and the pri- soner was immediately discharged from custody. VOCHRIEW. PIC-NIC AND RACES.—On Monday the Rhymney, Deri, and Vochriew pic-nic and races, connected with the Philanthropic Friendly Societies, was held at this place. There was a large number of pleasure seek- ers present. The horse racing was admirable, and some good prizes were given. The New Tredegar brass band rendered some excellent music. ABERDARE. ST. FAGANS SCHOOL TREAT.—The Sunday scholars belonging to St. Fagans Church. Mill-street, were treated with an excursion and pic-nic on Tuesday. The place selected was Britonferry-road. The party left Llwydcoed at 8.43 a.m., and returned at 9.15 p.m., and numbered about 240. The Sunday School is divided into two portions the English, consisting of children the second consisting of boys of sixteen and upwards, and the adult portion. A number of friends joined the party. The principal were the Revs. J. D. Jenkins; H. Richards the Rev. Mr. Rogers, Hirwain Dr. Jones and Miss Jones; T. Davies and family (West of Eng- land Bank), and A.J. Morris, of Plymouth, all of whom assisted in waiting upon the guests. A hearty and substantial dinner and tea were provided. Various games were entered into, and the enjoyment was com- plete. SUDDEN DEATH OF AN OLD ODDFELLOW.—On Thursday morning, the 1st inst., Mr. Thomas Vaughan was found dead in his room by his son-in-law, who lived in the house with him. He was lying on the room floor in his night dress. On the previous night Mr. Thomas, son-in-law, left him down stairs in his usual health about half-past 'eleven o'clock. Many years ago Mr. Vaughan was paralysed. Since then he had been subject to fits, and had many times been found lying on the room floor in fits.. Mr. Thomas thought he was in a fit when he foynd him, but on turning him over perceived that he was dead. Mr. Simmins. surgeon, was immediately called in, and after an examination declared the cause of death to be an apoplectic fit. An inquest was held at the Rose and Castle, on Friday, before Mr. J. Williams, deputy. coroner, when the above facts were stated. A verdict was returned in accordance with the evidence. Only three months ago a daughter of the deceased was found dead in bed. Mr. Vaughan was highly respected, especially among the members of various friendly so- cieties. He had filled the office of corresponding secre- tary to the Aberdare District of Oddfellows with great efficiency for thirteen years, and had held a similar position among the Merthyr Oddfellows for many pre- vious years. His death will be greatly felt by the friendly societies. His funeral took place on Monday, when a large body of Oddfellows and members of other societies escorted his remains to the cemetery. FERNDALE FXPLOSION AND GENERAL ACCIDENT FUND.—On Tuesday night a meeting called by the High Constable was .held in the Temperance Hall, to consider what steps could be taken to relieve the Fern- dale sufferers, and to form a general fund for colliers. The meeting was very small, numbering much less than 200. As at the meeting on the previous week there were very few of the agents and managers present. The only ones were Messrs. Wilkinsou, Cwmpennar; Wilmore, Plough pit; W. Thomas, and Moody, Cwmaman W. Davies and W. Thomas, Gadlys. The tradesmen of the towu were also conspicuous for their absence. Mr. Wilkinson was called to the chair. He regretted the eircumstances above referred to, but still hoped something might be done to form a fund for the relief of the Ferndale suf. ferers and others. A number of speeches were made, but all in Welsh. Resolutions were passed—1. That it was dsirable to form a fund for the relief of the Ferndale sufferers, and to form the nucleus of a per- manent fund. 2. A number of names were read as forming a committee to carry out the object of the meeting. This resolution gave great dissatisfaction, and was passed by a few, the other portion remaining neutral. The names given were not men having the confidence of the public. An amendment was after- wards passed proposing that the committee should be comprised of two men from every pit, and the mana- gers. This amendment was opposed by those previously mentioned. The meeting was altogether a mass of con- fusion. The general impression in the town is that the effort will be a complete failure. Certainly the manage- ment must be in very different hands. TEMPERANCE-HALL—This is the only building in the town capable of holding a large audience, and open to general public purposes. It is stated that a proba- bility exists of the public being deprived of this one. Arrangements are reported to be going on between the shareholders and the County Court authorities for the purchasing of the building by the latter for County Court purposes. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Wednesday morning a col!ier, named David Davies, was on his way to work, and when about midway across the common towards Cwmdare, he suddenly fell to the ground and instantly expired. In reply to the questions of his fellow-workmen, only a minute previously, he expressed himself as being very well. He was thirty-eight years of age. Heart disease is said to be the cause of death. A widow and one child remain to mourn his loss. INFRINGING THE MINING ACT.—Mr. Wales, Her Majesty's Inspector of Mines, brought a case of this kind before the magistrates at the Police Court, on Tuesday. The charge was against Mr. Thomas Tudor Evans, manager of the Werfa colliery. The charge was employing a boy down the pit, under ten years of age. Mr. Simons prosecuted, and Mr. Roper defended.1 The name of the boy was Thomas Llewellyn, who was killed on the 5th of May last. Mr. Evans then wrote to Mr. Wales, mentioning the accident, but gave the age of the deceased as eleven years, while he was under ten years. Mr. Simons referred in strong terms to the danger that attended the employment of such young boys underground, as well as the injurious effect produced upon boys of such tender years. Mr. Rosser admitted the charge, but stated that the boy had been employed by an overman since dismissed. Mr. Evans only visited the pit two or three times a week. As soon as the fact that boys under ten years of age were employed in the colliery came to his know- ledge, lie discharged them. Six were discharged at once. The Bench inflicted a fine of .£5 and costs. AN AWKWARD MISTAKE.—A man named Thomas Evans was found in possession of a cotton petticoat and a jacket, value 2s., which were claimed as the property of Thomas Watkins. The things were lost from a public-house. Defendant said he was drunk at the time he took the articles, and took them by mis- take. The Bench, however, did not think slightly of the mistake, and consequently sent defendant to prison for one calendar month. A BRUTAL FELLOW.—John Lewis was brought before the magistrates on the charge of assaulting a boy four years of age. The little fellow wandered into Saron Chapel, Aberatnan, and ran about it. Lewis being in care of it took up the child and threw him against a pew with great force. Several witnesses proved the offence. Defendant was find 10s. and costs. DEFRAUDING THE LANDLORD.—A charge of this description was made against Isaac Davies at the Police Court, on Tuesday, He was afraid of his land- lord levying a distress upon his household goods for arrears of rent, to avoid which he removed his furniture on the night of Whit-Monday. His whole stock was valued at twenty shillings. The magistrates fined him double that amount and costs, with an alternative of eighteen days' imprisonment. PONTYPRIDD. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held in the Board- room on Wednesday W. Perkins, Esq., in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed. The clerk reported that with the exception of Llantwit Vardre and Ystradyfodwg all the collectors had paid in their calls. Llanfabon had paid more than was due. Mr. H. S. Davies, collector for Llantwit Vardre, said he would pay the balance in the same afternoon. The clerk read a letter he had received from the Poor Law Board, in which the appointments of Drs. Davies and Rees were referred to. The Board wanted to know why Dr. Davies was appointed, and at variance with the provisions of the Act he lived without the district. The salaries again were considered totally inadequate as remuneration for the work done. The clerk said that with respect to Dr. Davies be lived within 100 yards of the district, but there was no qualified medical man living therein. This was ordered to be entered in the minutes, and a copy of it forwarded to the Board. A letter was read from the Poor-Law Board calling at- tention to the alterations suggested by the inspector, Mr. Evans, in March last in the sick wards. The alter- ations had never been carried out. The matter was adjourned, pending a reply from the inspector in an- swer to letters ordered to be written by the clerk. Bryant, the gardener to the house, applied for an in- crease of wages. It was refused on the ground of its being inopportune. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Captain Williams, Mr. R. Evans, West of England Bank, Pontypridd, was appointed treasurer in the place of Mr. J. Bates, who was lately killed. The Chairman stated that the district of Mr. Morgan, re- lieving officer, had become too large for one man to manage. It was desirable to appoint either an addi- tional officer, or an assistant. The Rev. D. W. Williams was not in favour of dividing whole districts into three divisions, each with a relieving officer. He thought that additional salary^should be given to Mr. Morgan to employ an assistant. The Chairman moved that an ad- ditional remuneration of j630 be granted to Mr. Morgan to employ a subordinate, such subordinate to be ap- proved of by the Board. Seconded by Capt. Williams and carried. PETTY SESSIONS.—Before W. Perkins, Esq. ILLEGAL HOURS.—The first case called was an ad- journed one from last week. Caroline Richards, land- lady of the Rhydyfelen Arms, Treforest, was charged with having her house open during illegal hours on the 20th ult. Police-constable 127 gave evidence that he saw three men in defendant's house on the night in question. Defendant said that two of them were travellers staying for the night; the third, Evan Richards, was a friend who came to protect her. The Bench found her guilty. As this was the first offence she had to pay Is. fine and costs. ROBBERY.—William Ryde, who lives in a hut in Gilfach Goch, a labourer, charged Robert Hughes with entering his house and stealing some money. Prose- cutor left the house between 11 and 12 p.m. on Satur- day, and on returning found prisoner and another named Bowen, an old lodger, in the hut. On their leaving he found some money which he left in a purse in his waistcoat pocket gone. The amount was £1188. Was not absent from the house long. Prisoner went out about three minutes after he came in, and on putting on his waistcoat after both had gone he missed the purse. Police-constable 150 went in search of prisoner next morning on receiving information from the prosecutor, saw him and took him into custody Remanded for a week. SWANSEA. A LADY DROWNED.—We regret to state that Miss Colston, the eldest daughter of the Rev. Mr. Colston, of Thistleboon Academy, was drowned on Tuesday afternoon whilst bathing at Langlan Bay, near the Mumbles. The unfortunate young lady was only seventeen years of age. It is sad to state that hun- dreds of persons were at and near the bay when Miss Colston was carried out; to sea by a wave. She had a sister and other friends who accompanied her to the water, and several gentlemen made gallant efforts to rescue her. After a diligent search by a large number of anxious volunteers the body of the young lady has been found. SINGULAR PROSECUTION.—A serious case came to light on Monday in the Swansea Police-court, which will be likely to turn out more serious than those in- terested may have thought. A working man named Jones was charged, under a prosecution hy the Crown, with having feloniously caused to be made an entry in the register of births for the district. It appears that on the 4th of April the wife of the accused gave birth to a female child, and on the 11th of the same month a certain young lady gave birth to a male child, the only difference, beyond that of sex, being that the former was legitimate and the latter was not. The offence with which the man Jones stands charged con- sists of the fact that the two children were found registered in his own name as twins, presented to him by his spouse. The case was adjourned for a week. In the mean time, it is thought that other persons will be implicated in the matter, for conspiring to the com- mission of the offence. ———— MERTHYR. DEATH OF MRS. WATKINS.—This much-esteemed lady died on Sunday evening, aged 69. She was not only one of the old residents, but a link connect- ing the place with the late Mr. Watkins, whose long and zealous career in the advocacy of the moral education of the public will not soon be forgotten. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the last weekly meeting an application was made for a substitute in the place of Mr. George Price, relieving-officer, who is at present unable to attend to his duties from illness. The Board expressed their sympathy, and Mr. Jones, the senior relieving-officer, was requested to find a sub- stitute to act for the present, Mr. Price's salary to remain for the present quarter. THE FLOWER SHOW.—This annual exhibition of the flowers, fruit, and vegetables of the neighbour- hood, has attained the distinction of being connected with the Royal Agricultural Society of England. The prospects of this year are very favourable if the weather should continue good. BIBLE SOCIETY.—The anuual meeting of the Bible Society was held here this week the Welsh meeting on Sunday at the Zoar, and the English on Monday at the Temperance Hall, presided over, the latter by the Rev. J. Griffith, Rector of Merthyr. The collec- tions at both meetings amounted to £7 15s. A com- pany of Christys or a Wizard of the North would have taken £40 to £50. THE IRON AND THE COAL TRADE.—There has been a slight improvement in the coal trade since our last, but nothing very marked; and as several wagon companies have had intimation that their wagons will not be needed on account of the little demand for coal, the state of things is not reassuring. Rails continue in good demand, and most of the mills arc in full employment. But this is the only species of iron that is brisk bars are particularly dull, and plates almost as bad. The iron trade as regards rails is not only good at present, but prospectively and if a little higher figure can be had at the quar- terly meeting, we may see wages altered. PLYMOUTH HOLIDAY.—A large number of the Ply- mouth men have made arrangements for a holiday on Saturday next, and if [he weather should be favourable they expect to find much more healthy enjoyment in a day by the sea side than indulgence in their old haunts. ATHLETIC SPORTS.—Our notice of these entertain- ments, held on Thursday, will appear next week. THE HAY HARVEST —Considerable progress has been made in getting in the hay of the district, but on Monday the rain set in, and stopped all out-door operations. Still, though a temporary hindrance to the farmers, rain was much needed by the vegetation generally, and the supplies of the works were begin- ning to run low. REMARKABLE SUPERSTITION.—A huckster and petty dealer died some time ago, and in four months after his widow married again. Last week, so states an informant, the widow and wife attended a funeral, and passing by the grave of her late lord and master stamped upon it, with an air of "bravado as much as to say, "There, Jack, I don't care a rush for you!" But conceive her horror! her foot slipped into the grave some distance, as if Jack was going to pull her down to hrm, and though extricated she was scarcely able to walk home, and could only speak with diffi- culty. She said the shock had pulled her heart out of its place," and that "she should die," and sure enough ^few days she died. Considerable gossip has beeA- ^^tsed by the matter, and there are many who view it in a most superstitious light. BLACKWOOD. FORESTRY,—The thirty-eighth quarterly meeting of the Monmouthshire District of the Ancient Order of Foresters was held at the Maypole Ion, Crumlin, on Monday. There was a good attendance of delegates. After the usual business was over, the members par- took of luncheon. The money matters stood as fol- lows: Cash received, £132 9s. 3.}d. this quarter. Paid for deaths, £142 10s. A saving of nearly in the management expenses has taken plac this quarter.
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FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT ON THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAY. A fatal accident of a very shocking character occurred on the Cambrian Railway, near Caersws, on Saturday afternoon. The engine-driver of a mixed goods and passenger train, which is due at Moat- lane Junction about four p.m., was coming round a curve about a quarter of a mile distant from Caersws station, when his attention was drawn to a female standing in the six-foot way, looking towards Caersws, and apparently unconscious of the fearful danger that threatened her. Owing to the sharpness of the curve at the point, the engine was only six or seven yards from the person before the driver could see her, and he blew the whistle loudly, and the break power was applied, but to no purpose, the buffer striking the unfortunate female, knocking her forward for a few yards, the engine and the whole of the heavy train passing over her. The train was stopped as quickly as the incline permitted, and on going ba,ck the railway officials came across the body of a female horribly mutilated. The remains were collec- ted and carried to an adjoining farmhouse, where they were identified as belonging to a Miss Margaret Savage, the yhungest daughter of Mr. William Savage, a gentleman occupying a large farm near Caersws, known as the Penyborf. The Cambrian main railway intersects the farm, there being private gates connecting the fold and fields on the other side of the line. Miss Savage was about to cross in to one of the fields to look at some calves, and was appa- rently expecting a passenger train coming from Moat- lane Junction. This train has been altered since the 1st inst., Moat-lane Junction being a "block" or cross station for the passenger .down and up mixed train, and, the unfortunate lady being very deaf, could not hear the mixed train coming up, and so met, with her untimely end. She was about twenty-five years of age, and is connected with a family much respected in the county.
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THE EDMUNDS SCANDAL.—The Court of Arbitrators appointed to inquire into "the Edmunds scandal, held a preliminary meeting on Wednesday, and adjourned until the 21st of October next, when it is understood that they will sit de die in diem until their task is completed. THE LATE DREADFUL ACCIDENT AT CARNARVON.—A correspondent writing" to a London paper says ■ I have only just returned from the scene of the occurence, and have no hesitation in saying that but for the interference of Providence (no credit whatever being due to man) it would have been the most fearful massacre short of actual warfare ever known in this country. A very short dis- tance from the spot is a large village, where, if the explo- sion had occurred, it is no exaggeration to say, the whole would have been razed to the ground and every soul hurried into eternity. I may add that a coach-load of ex- cursionists passed by the spot a very short while before the dreadful occurrence. The facts of the case I need not enlarge upon, as they are known, further than to say they are under rather than overstated. It seems that the load was intrusted to a few ignorant peasants, that they were late on their way, and had probably been drinking. Their attempting to make up for lost time on the rough road caused jolting and the explosion. All I have to ask is, Is this to go on ?' If the use of these fearful sub- stances must be permitted, why should not the same precautions be taken as with other dangerous agents ? For example, Government ammunition is transmitted under an armed escort in charge of an officer ? Why should not the same practice be adopted here, at the expense of those employing such inflammable agents for the purposes of their gain ? I merely throw out these hints for the sake of human life, the safety of which I trust is not becoming a matter of indifference." THOUSANDS OF PRESENTS TO SUIT EVERY PURPOSE, TASTE, AND POCKET, AT PARKINS AND GOTTO'S.— Portrait Albums, despatch boxes, writing cases, dressing- cases, travelling bags, envelope-cases, blotting books, ink stands, desks, stationery cabinets, book slides, work boxes, tea caddies, hand bags, reticules, card cases, purses, scent bottles, cigar cases, card baskets, pocket-books, electro-gilt and elegantly mounted goods ornamental articles for mantle-shelf, drawing and library tables. Bibles, prayer-books, and church services in every type. Small articles carefully selected and sent post-paid upon pre-payment. Parkins and Gotto, 24, 25, 27 and 28, Oxford-street, London. CROQUET 15s., 18s.. 21s., 30s., 40s., and 60s. the set, with Book of Rules. A first-rate full sized set for 30s The Club boxwood set (the best that can be made). 60s. All Croquet sent carriage paid to any Railway Station in England on prepayment to Parkins and Gotto, 24, and 25, Oxford-street, London, W.—(A choice of 700 sets.) HALSE ON MEDICAL GALVANISM.—Paralysis, rheu- matism, loss of muscular power, debility, sleep- lessness, indigestion, asthma, sciatica, nervousness, &c., &c. See Mr. Halse's pamphlet on Galvanism for the particulars of the most extraordinary cures by means of Halse's Galvanic Apparatus," after all medi- cines and other galvanic machines had been tried in vain. It also contains Mr. Halse's Letters on Medical Galvanism, 52 pages. Send two stamps to Mr. W. H. Halse, Warwick Lodge, 40, Addison-road, Kensington, London," for it. t3278
ICARDIFF POLICE COURT.
CARDIFF POLICE COURT. MONDAY. (Before R. O. JONES, Esq., Alderman ALEXANDER, and Dr. PAISE.) ASSAULT.—Jane Whitter, a middle-aged woman, was charged with a violent assault on Henry Harcombe, a man residing in Herbert-street. Prosecutor appeared with his head bandaged, and he seemed severely in- jured, the prisoner's husband having used a sling-shot ill the assault. Mr. Ensor appeared for the defence. It appeared oil Saturday evening the prosecutor was walk- ing up Bute-street, and when near St. Mary's Church he met the prisoner, who had her sleeves tucked up. She laid hold of him and said, "We have got you now," and at the same time he felt a severe blow on the head, which knocked him down. The prisoner's husband was stand- ing by her side at the time, and had in his hand a short string with a lump of lead at the end. Prosecutor, when on the ground, put his hand to his head, when he re- ceived another blow on the hand. The evidence of the prosecutor was corroborated by a man named Thomas, who was passing at the time. The Bench remanded the case till Wednesday, to enable the police to secure the husband. TUESDAY. (Before Alderman ALEXANDER.) SERIOUS CHARGE OF WOUNDING.-Joseph Frank and Wm. Griffiths, two seamen, who appeared in court with their heads bandaged, and arms and hands lacerated, were charged with cutting aud wounding Richard Finn, a coloured seaman, on Monday evening. The Superinten- dent of Police informed the Bench that on Monday even- ing there was a serious disturbance at the Bute Arms public house, Bute-street, in which the two defendants and the prosecutor were severely injured with bottles. The prosecutor had one of the arteries of the head divided, and a very considerable time elapsed before the blood could be stopped. It was very difficult to account for the origin of the disturbance, but it appeared to have been between a sailor and a runner at the house and some others, which ended in a general fight. The pro- secutor and the prisoners were all of them sent to the Infirmary, and they had been all brought from that place this morning. The prosecutor's head was band- aged np, and the strips of plaister about his face showed that he had been very seriously ill-treated. He stated that he lodged at the Bute Arms, and Griffiths, one of the prisoners, was a runner at the house. On Monday evening Griffiths told him to get Frank's supper ready, and while he was doing so he heard an altercation in the next room between the two defendants. The prosecutor went to the door of the room, and saw Frank standing wyth a bottle beside him, having some words with Griffiths. Frank took up the bottle and struck Griffiths with it on the head so severely as to cause the bottle to break in two, leaving the neck in Frank's hand. At the same moment Frank pushed the neck of the bottle at Griffiths, the sharp e iges of which caused a number of jagged cuts in his face. Finn, the prosecutor, then rushed into the room to prevent further mischief, when he was struck by Frank and knocked against the win- dow, which he broke. lie could not, however, give any clear account of the way in which he received his wounds, and the Bfnch remanded the case till Wednesday, after dismissing Griffiths, against whom there did not appear to be any case. The three men were then conveyed back to the Infirmary. WEDNESDAY. (Before R. O. JONES, Esq., and Aid. ALEXANDER.) A VIOLENT TRAMP. "Michael Reardon, a stalwart Irishman, was charged with breaking a pane of glass at the Police-station, St. Mary-street, of the value of 8s The prisoner had been lodged at the Police-station for several nights, and on Tuesday evening the inspector refused to give him any further assistance and on his becoming abusive he was turned out, when he took a stone out of his pocket and threw it at the window, smashing a pane of glass. Sent to prison for one month ASSAULT IN BUTE-ROAD.—Jane Whitter appeared on a remand, charging her with a violent assault on a man named Harcombe, on Saturday last. Mr. Ensor and Mr. Yorath appeared for the defence. A witness named George Richards, a costermonger, was called for the defence. He stated that he was standing near St. Mary's Church, on Saturday evening, when he heard Harcombe threatening the Whitters to come out of their house, which they refused to do. Harcombe then crossed over the road, followed by the woman. Har- combe turned round a few minutes after, and caught her by the waist and threw her down. He also fell down himself, and when he got up he was bleeding. Whitters came over to his wife's assistance, but no blows or kicks passed between them. A witness was called for the complainant, and the Bench, after hearing the evidence of the police-constable, fined the woman 40s. and costs, and directed a warrant to be issued for the apprehension of the husband. ASSAULTS.—Henry Murphy was fined 2 's. and costs for an assault on Michael Cochlin, on Mouday night, in Bute-street. Thomas Pio, a man of colour, was charged with assaulting a shoe-black, named Thomas Mayors, belonging to the Havannah School. The assault was proved, and he was fined 10s. and costs. HOUSE ROBBERY.—Ellen Nolan, a married woman, was charged with stealing a cotton sheet, the property of Mary Brown. The complainant lived in Millicent- street, and the prisoner lodged with her. On Monday the sheet was missed, which was afterwards found to have been pledged at the shop of Mr Phillips, pawn- broker, of Bute-terrace. Adjourned for the attendance of the pawnbroker. SERIOUS CHARGE OF WOUNDING.—Joseph Frank, a seaman, appeared on a remand charging him with mali- ciously wounding Richard Finn, a seaman of colour, and William Griffith, a runner for the landlord of the Bute Arms public house, Bute-street. The case came before Mr. Alderman Alexander on Tuesday, when the prisoner and Griffiths were both charged with wounding Finn, but in the course of the examination it transpired that the prisoner had wounded Griffiths also- He was there- fore discharged, and this morning he appeared to give evidence against the prisoner for wounding him. All the parties were brought up from the Infirmary, and bore evident marks of being very severely ill-treated. The wounded man Finn repeated the evidence he gave on Tuesday, and when cross-examined by the prisoner he denied that he struck him with the handle of a sweeping brush, causing the wound which he had on his head. William Griffiths, the other wounded man, was then called, and said he was a runner for the Bute Arms. On Monday evening he had a quarrel with the prisoner, who then struck him on the back of the head with a bottle, and knocked him senseless on the floor. The bottle was broken, and the prisoner then struck him violently on the left arm with the broken part of the bottle, inflicting several severe wounds. The prisoner was about to repeat the blow when the steward rushed into the room to separate them. Prisoner then attempted to strike Finn with the bottle, and he (witness) rushed out of the room. He did not see a blow struck, but in a minute Finn rushed out of the room with his head bleeding. He denied that, the prisoner was first struck down by either of them. Police-constable Tamplyn deposed that after the prisoner was in custody he said that Finn hit him first with the sweeping brush and Griffiths also struck him on the head with a bottle. Dr. Paine was called, and said he examined Finn at his surgery on Monday evening. He had a very severe wound on the left cheek, three or four inches long, and quite through the cheek. It might have been done by anything sharp, and ap- peared to have been done with a bottle. He also saw Griffiths afterwards at the Lower Police Station. He had a serious wound on the right arm, three or four inches long, and one and a half inches deep at the lowef part. It was a clean cut wound, and his first impression was that it had been done with a knife, but a broken bottle might have done it. He had also examined the prisoner, and found a wound on the left side of the temple. It was a lacerated wound, and might have been done with a blunt instrument. The prisoner, who denied the assault, but said he was struck first, was then committed for trial at the assizes. THURSDAY. (Before Alderman ALEXANDER.) ONE MAGISTRATE.—There were two or three night charges brought by the police, but they were adjourned till Friday, iu consequence of only one magistrate being in attendance.
THE FRACAS IN HIGH LIFE.
THE FRACAS IN HIGH LIFE. Lord Carrington was summoned at Marlborough- street on Wednesday, before Mr. D'Eyncourt, by Mr. Grenville Murray, for assaulting him, and also for using language with a view to provoke a duel. The court was crowded, and among those accommodated with a seat on the bench were the Duke of Beaufort, the Marquises of Lansdowne, Blandford, and Towns- hend Lords Clonmell, Colville, Bingham, and George Lennox and the Hon. W. Carrington. Mr. Giffard, Q.C., appeared for the defence. Mr. Murray was called, and several documents were produced, being copies of articles which appeared in the Queen's Mes- senger. He denied the authorship. After the case had been gone into at considerable length, Lord Carrington was committed for trial on a charge of uttering provoking language. The bail was fixed in two sureties of £2,000 each, and Lord Carrington's own in £4,000. The Duke of Beaufort and Lord Colville became bail for Lord Car- rington. No sooner had Mr. D'.Eyncourt given his decision than a scene occurred never before witnessed in an English court of justice. Mr. Newmaij, a solicitor, who had brought a large tin box into court, containing MSS. of the Queen's Messenger, was about to remove the box, when a rush was made simulta- neously from several parts of the court, and a dash made at the box. Mr. N ewman, an elderly gentleman, threw his arms around it and called loudly for the police. The noblemen and gentlemen on the bench rushed forward to give assistance, and for a quarter of an hour a kind of free fight went on, sticks and fists being used, and from 20 to 30 engaged actively in the scuffle. The police were too few to be of use, bnt they exerted themselves vigorously, though they were puz- zled to know what the uproar meant, or who were the offenders. If they took hold of one they were told, I am the Duke of —— of another, "lam Lord —— and they were obliged to content themselves with marking the most active in the affray, and, when assistance came, in securing them. Mr. D'Eynconrt ordered the court to be cleared, but the row became so serious, and approached so alarmingly near the seat of justice, that lie left the court. When something like order was restored, the court appeared a little wreck. Chairs were broken as well as ink- stands, the ink spilt over the desks, and several hats trodden out of shape. Mr. Giffard said, now they had got breath again, he had to ask that sufficient pro- tection might be given to Mr. Newman to take away the documents he had brought to that court under subpoena, which documents, by an exhibition of force unexampled in his experience of police-courts, he had been nearly deprived of. Mr. D'Eyncourt said he was happy to say such a scene was unexampled in his own experience. Mr. Gill, who appeared for the prosecution, applied to have the box given into the custody of the police, the documents being the property of the pro- prietors of the Queen's Messenger from whose custody they had been surreptitiously obtained. Mr. D'Eyn- court said he should require Mr. Newman to give an undertaking that he would not part with the docu- ments. Mr. Newman said he had already done so. Mr. Edmund Lewis applied to have the charge against Lieutenant Archibald Campbell, who was in custody for taking part in the riot, postponed. The application was granted, and the defendants were released on bail.
THE SOCIAL EVIL.
THE SOCIAL EVIL. TO THE EDITOIL OF THE "GUARDIAN." SIR,—Certain letters appeared in your paper some time ago under the above heading. They indicated that- a move was being made in Cardiff to mitigate, if possible, some of the asperities connected with this pest. Every man who knows the extent of the evil must pray for the success of the movement. But it is not only in Cardiff, but in every town throughout the county, something of the same kind ought to be done. It may not perhaps be generally known, but it is a lamentable fact, that there are no less than eleven hundred and eighty-six of these unfortunate women known to the police in the several towns of this county and one hundred and fifty-eight in Newport. Cardiff, it is' true, is at the head for there are here 571 known to the police. Of these, 25 are under 16 years of age. In Swansea there are 350 in Merthyr, 237 in Newport, 158; in Neath, 28. Making a gross total of thirteen hundred and fortyfour in this county and in Newport, carrying on in open day their infamous trade. Yet all that is done for this large number in a sys- tematic way, under ladies who have been professedly brought up to the business, is the House of Mercy at Llandaff. There is a refuge at Swansea and there will be, I hope, one soon at Cardiff and there is one also at Newport. But, unless I am mistaken, none of these can lay claim to an institution carried out on principles which have met with success. When the House at Llandaff was first started, it was intended to have probationary houses at each of the large towns, where the patients could be admitted for a short time, and then to be drafted into the parent institution. The probationary house would act upon them as a sort of test. It is to be hoped that this will be taken up again. The system can never be per- fect until it is. It is hardly to be expected that young women admitted straight from the street can fall in at once with the taining followed in a House of Mercy. Nevertheless, the success of the House of Mercy at Llandaff, though it has no such advantage at present, will bear a favourable comparison with houses that have. Full eighty per cent. of all those who have been admitted during the last eight years have turned out well. There is no other house in the king- dom, except that at Hampstead, that has been equally successful. A record is kept of every penitent, and this is our result. Some are in service, some are mar- ried, some are living with ttieir parents, and some are gone to their rest; but all with pleasant recollections, and blessings upon their sojourn in the House of Mercy at Llandaff. Surely this must be an encouragement to our friends at Cardiff and elsewhere to persevere in that which they have begun.—Yours, &c., J ° JOHN GRIFFITH, July 6. Hector of Merthyr-Tydvil.
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BRISTOL BANKRUPTCY COURT. MONDAY. (Before Mr. Commissioner HILL.) RE J. PHILLIPS, Llanfvrnecli, Shop Assistant.—This was a first meeting of creditors. Assignees were chosen, and Messrs. Salmon and Henderson appointed their solicitors. RE E. L. THOMAS, Aberdare, Grocer.—Messrs. Abbot and Leonard were appointed solicitors to the assignees. TUESDAY. RE J. EVAXS, Llanover, Clerk in Holy Orders.—This was a sitting for last examination and discharge. Mr. Beckingham, who represented the assignees, stated that there were several relatives of the bankrupt, who, under a claim of being creditors, had possessed themselves of several portions of the estate. Examinations bad taken place in that court, and there had been negociations with a view to having the property restored. He appre- hended that these negociations would result in the pro- perty being given up, but in the event of its not being given up, it would be necessary that there should be further in- vestigations. He applied to the court to order an ad- journment, and a twelve months' cash account. Mr. E. E. Salmon appeared for the bankrupt and the creditors referred to by Sir. Beckingham, and stated that there was no doubt that the arrangements now pending would be carried out. In that case the account now applied for would not be necessary, but he had no objection that the order to supply the account should be put upon the file. Mr. Beckingham said he was not aware that he should be instructed to offer any opposition. The ac- count was ordered, and the sitting adjourned to the 31st inst. RE J. WESTON, Cardigan, Builder. -Mr. J. Inskip, for the assignees, said the bankrupt had not filed his account. The bankrupt had told him that it was from want of funds. He (Mr. Inskip) should not object to an ad- journment. His Honour asked the bankrupt if he thought he would be able to get means. The bankrupt said he had none at present, and he had been ill. Mr. Inskip said there was an estate, and the creditors did not vote him an allowance at the first meeting. If he had applied to him (Mr. Inskip) he might have got some- thing for him. He had no objection to an allowance being made towards the maintenance of his wife and family. An allowance was made, and the sitting ad- journed to the 31st inst. WEDNESDAY. RE D. LOVE. Maesyewmmer, Builder.—Mr. Leonard, who appeared for the assignees, said that since the last meeting the bankrupt had been examined as to the removal of the bulk of his property by a bill of sale creditor, and the assignees had been anxious to examine the creditor himself, and the party who removed the goods. He (Mr. Leonard) therefore applied for an ad- journment to complete the investigation. Mr. Becking- ham, for the bankrupt, opposed the application. He stated that there was no difficulty in finding the bill of sale creditor, and he thought there must have been some laches on the part of the assignees in summoning the creditor. Mr. Leonard said that his principal, Mr. Morris, of Cardiff, was not a man who neglected his business. A summons bad been taken out and attempts made to serve the creditor at Rhymney, where it was stated by the bankrupt he lived. The case was ad- journed to the 26th July, the question of costs being reserved. RE T. W. DAVIES, Haverfordwest, Corn Merchant.— Mr. Leonard, for the assignees, stated that the ac- counts were filed only ten days before the meeting, Mr. Leonard, for the assignees, stated that the ac- counts were filed only ten days before the meeting, and the assignees would require very careful investi- gation of them The accounts also did not go back far enough to include a sale of the bankrupt's farm produce at Michaelmas last, and which realised £800. Mr. J. Inskip supported the application on behalf of creditors. The court ordered stock and cash accounts from June last, the question of costs to stand over. The sitting was adjourned to the 5th of October. RE MORRISONS and VERSLEYS, Swansea, Ship Chan- dlers. — Mr. Moseley appeared for the assignees; Mr. J. Inskip for the bankrupts. The bankrupt Morrisons was examined by Mr. Moseley. He stated that he and his partner took the business of his father at Swansea, and that in February last a fire took place on the premises at two o'clock in the morning. He nnd his partners were the only persons who slept in the house. He went to bed without a candle on the night before, and there was no gas in the house. On Mr. Moseley asking him if he knew which fire engine came to the fire first, Mr. Inskip objected to the examination, on the ground that it was wasting the time of the court. If it meant any- thing, it was an insinuation that the bankrupts set fire to the place. The whole matter had been investigated by the police, and it was proved that the bankrupts were subject to great hardship and danger, and in addition to that written requisitions had been delivered and very fUlly answered. His Honour said that Mr. Moseley should have applied for amended answers, if those given were not satisfactory. Mr. Moseley did not say that the requisitions were not fully answered, but he said they ™ -i10^ satisfactorily answered. His Honour said .hat it the answers were not satisfactory Mr. Moseley had an opportunity of commenting upon them when the case was ripe for considering whether the bankiupts were to have their discharge or not. Mr. Moselej said that new matters had been discovered since the requisitions had been delivered. His Honour said it would be wrong to bar the assignees from making inquiries into these matters. Mr. Moselv (to the bank- rupt under examination) Has there been a fire on your father's premises lately Mr. Inskip objected to the question. Mr. Moseley The assignees are informed that there has been a the of a similar description on the father's premises. His Honour What have we to do with that? Mr. Moseiey: It may lead inferentially to your Honour's considering that further consideration was necessary as to the oruin of the tire. The father of the bankrupt Morrisons held whatever securities or estate there might be, and the other creditors were informed that everything had been swept away by this disastrous lire. The bankrupt stated that there had not been afire on his father's premises. A basket of smoking sawdust was found, but no property was destroyed on that occa- sion. He (bankrupt) Was solvent in February exceot as regards his father, to whom he owed from £ l,0jj to £1,200. Mr. Moseley said he would not oppose the last ex- amination of the bankrupts, but he opposed their dis- charge on the grounds—first, that they had carried on trade by means of fictitious capitai and secondly, that they had contracted debts withoutanv reasonable or pro- bable expectation of payment. His Hononr, however, granted the bankrupts their orders of discharge. Rn N. HARRIES, Cardiff, Tailor, — This case was adjourned for amended accounts. Mr. J. Inskip was for the assignees, and Mr. Henson for the bankrupt. RE D. L. OWEN, Cardiff, Colliery and Commission Agent.—Mr. J. Inskip opposed for the assignees Mr. Beckingham supported the bankrupt. His Honour thought that no case for refusing the discharge had been made, and he granted an order of discharge. HE T. S. JONES, Cardiff. Coal and Pitwood Merchant. — Mr. E. E. Salmon (of the firm of Henderson and Salmon) appeared for the assignees, and stated that he did not oppose Mr. J. Inskip opposed on behalf of cre- ditors. The bankrupt having been briefly examined by Mr. Inskip, in respect to a post-nuptial settlement, Mr. Inskip applied that the bankrupt should be ordered to file an account showing the particulars of his transac- tions with his father, who had taken goods named in the settlement in payment for the board and lodging of the bankrupt and his family. Mr. Salmon said that the father, by his advice, would give up the goods which he had taken. The bankrupt was then further examined, after which Mr. Inskip expressed himself satisfied with the father's giving up the property, and offered no fur- ther opposition. He applied for his costs. His Honour granted the order of discharge, and allowed the costs of Mr. Inskip's clients.
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MORTALITY.—The annual rates of mortality are reported by the Registrar General to have been in the past week in fourteen of the principal places in the United Kingdom per 1000 of the population as follow :—Bristol, 17; Shef. field and N ewcastlc-on-Tyne, 18; Birmingham, 19; Lon. don, Dublin, Bradford, Leeds, and Hull, 20; Manchester, 22 Salford, 23; Liverpool, 27; Edinburgh, 32; and Glasgow, 33. In Paris the rate was 23, Vienna, 30, and Berlin 34. The number of deaths in London laet week was 1231, being 150 fewer than in the previous week.