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STEALING WEARING APPAREL. Adelia Davies, aged 19 years, of the Merlin's Bridge, Wsa oharged with stealing wearing apparel, the property Of her mother-in-law, on the llth of March. Sarah Amelia Davie" deposed that she was the wife of Daniel Davies, residing at Merlin's Bridge. She went to town on the morning of Monday, and on her return home, the fonnd that a box had been broken open, and some material (or dresses, a shawl, and a stays were taken away. The lock was broken, and the lid was off the hinfes. A pair of stockings, an apron, and a chemise were also stolen. The prisoner was in the house the night before. P.O. Griffiths deposed that be went in search of the prisoner to the houqe of Mrs Collins, farmer, of Burton. tlrll Collins, in the prisoner's presence, handed to him the articles he produced, saying that they had been brought <0 the house by the prisoner. The prisoner said that hfr mother-in-law had a shawl of hers, and she had kept the one produced instead of it. He then took her into oustody. The prisoner elected to be tried summarily, and the Bench committed her to prison for two months with hard labour. Capt Stokes stated that another charge would be pre- ferred against her for an offence committed in Haver- fordwest.

TENBY CORPORATION. A Special Meeting of the Town Oouncil was held on Tuesday the 8th inst., present,-The Mayor; Aldermen Wells and Jenkins; Councillors Gregory, Mends, Stone, Birkin, Gifford, and Phillips. It was proposed by the Mayor, and seconded by Mr Mends,—'That the corporate seal be attached to the petition to the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, for leave to apply a sum of £ 550, now standing to the credit of the Corporation, (being part of the money arising from the sale of land to the Pembroke and Tenby Railway Extension Company,) for the purpose of obtaining a larger and more continuous supply of water for the purposes of this borough.' A letter, dated 23rd April, 1866, from the Surveyor of the War Department to Messrs G)ode and Owen, of Haverfordwest, having been read, offering X800 for the absolute possession of St Catherine's Island, the Corpo- ration to pay out, or otherwise get rid of the person whose sheep are allowed to graze thereon, Proposed by Alderman Jenkins, and seconded by Alderman Wells,-—' That the offer of the War Depart- for St Catherine's Island be accepted.' The Council then resolved itself into a Local Board of ■Health, when it was "German Wells, and aeconded by Mr v. t ?at twemy-four bathing machine licenses vJrllVZ Y South Sands to the leftofLexden allow '» °»Urkm°rf allowed when the tide will fSZt t0 be placLed t0 the right of Lexden Point, and that no owner henceforth Jbe allowed more than ten machines on the South Sands.' The seal of the Board was ordered to be affixed to hoensct) for bathing machines, and to carriages of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th classes. It was ordered,—' That the clerk's fees for license, be as follow. :-For 1st class carriages, 2s 6d each; for '2nd, 3rd, and 4th class, Is each for horses, aSles and nmles, Is each; for pleasure boats, Is each for bathing machines, Is each. L

WELSH MEMORIAL PRESENTED TO THtC QUEEN. ^VVe are permitted by the Mayor to print the following Windsor Castle, May 5, 1865. f have the honour to acknowledge the/receipt r the Book, descriptive of the Welsh Memorial to the rince Consort, which you have forwarded, and am commanded to signify to you Her Majesty's gracious Acceptance of the same. ^e Queen desires me at the same time to express to. £ On, and begs you to convey to Archdeacon Clark, and "P this Vor* Her Majesty's t £ am ?L .on of the kind feelings which have prompted •and Place'n Her Majesty's possession, so interesting zi. so beautifully illustrated an account of an event Action Ma^esty looki upon with the greatest satis- .I" "I have the honour to be, Sit, Tour obedient humble Servant, S^WhUe. Esq, Mayor, Tenby>M' BlDDUU>H' WAA i not see the memorial volume when it •Sd naturi^frweek ,ike t0 knw the number ™u'«nttoM which Her Majesty has ^•oription of tl«^n^eauand we therefore append a 'I'nminated frontispiece by Miss Willis. *a this ^efligaconiists of the figure of 1.WU& wings cxtend»d,h)mn$» icroll iawribed •• •' »•' < :■ with the Prince Consort's motto, I Treu und fest.' From either side of this central figure proceeds a wreathed border bf flowers and foliage, of the Conventional type suited to illumination, arrantted in cfrrves of singular! grace, and abounding in pure colour and delicate fancy. Birds which seem to have come out of the fairy tales of our childhood sit*upon. the branches, and there i* a butterfly from whose wings we really fear to brush the golden bloom. The leek, mistletoe, and ears of corn, emblems of Wales, are introduced with excellent taste, so at not to interfere with the character of the design. 2nd.—Two watercolour drawing by George L. Hall, Esq. These are characteristic views of Tenby, taken from the north and from the south. They are exceedingly delicate and truthful. The southern view represents an evening effect, hazy yet lustrous, suffused with pale rose-coloured light. The foreground—a great difficulty to an artist portraying Tenby from this side-is skilfully managed; a bit of shadowed sand-hill being introduced so as to make a strong point without, losing the character of the scene. The northern view is by full daylight, though the day chosen is of the cloudiest. It seems to us the more vigorous drawing of the two; the curve of the bay. and the green transparency of a tranquil tieu, are admirably given. 3rd.—Photographs of the statue and shields. These are remarkably fine. It is not necessary to describe them in detail as they may of course be procured by any one who wishes to have them. The same reason renders an account of the printed portion of the volume un- necessary. The binding—white vellum with a gold border-was in perfect taste. The duplicate volume presented to Prince Arthur was hound in blue moroc< o, and was of a smaller size, in order that it might be enclosed in an exceedingly beautiful casket, the work of Lieut-Colonel and Airs Poole. This oasket was composed of white boxwood, framed in ebony. It was carved in open work, 10 a design of great eleganca, introducing the rose, thistle, shamrock, and leek. On a large medaliion in the centre of the cover was an exquisitely painted birds' nest supported by a branch of blossoming May. Four small lIIedallJous on tixttides of the casket bore sprays of spring flowers. The grace and freshness of these tiny pictures could not easily be surpassed. The book, contained in this da!nty envelope, was presented to the young Prince on his birthday, the first of May. It is understood that the entire expense of getting up these two volumes was borne by the Mayor, though he did not wish to separate himself from his fellow-townsmen in presenting them. A very pleasinc letter was also received by the Mayor from H.R.H. acknowledging the receipt of the book presented to him. We consider that the presentatioil of these very handsome volumes, forms a very fitting finish to the subject of the Welsh Memorial, and we give our hearty congratulation* to the Mayor on so successful a termination to a matter so well begun.

PEMBROKE PEMBROKE MAY PAIR was held on Monday there was no cattle for sale. There was a scanty supply of pigs, good samples of which realized a fair price. CA8TLEMARTIN YEOMANRY CAVALRY.—Maj )r Baron de Rutzen, the commandant of this corps, has appointed Mr T. W. Thomas, bandmaster vice Mr W. L. Hard- ing, resigned. PEMBROKE PENNY READINGS. — The surplus money from the proceeds of these entertainments, amounting to dE15 los, has been distributed by the treasurer, Mr John Williams, as follows: Y,5 5s to Dr Douglas Reid for the Infirmary £ 5 5s to the Rev W. Powell for the British School; and £ 5 5s to Mr R. Lanning for the .National School. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held at the Town Hall on Satur- day, before Jonas Dawkins, Esq, Mayor, J. H. Bryant, Esq, Capt. II. Leach, W. Hulm, and F. L. Clark, Esqrs. Caroline Davies, of Orange Gardens, Pembroke, charged William Gwyther, her uncle, of same place, with assaulting her on the 3rd inst. Complainant deposed: I am the wife of Henry D ivies, I was at the Slaughter-house on the 3rd ins' I saw defendant's boy there: I asked him to carry my" pail up to my house, telling him I would give him a penny for doing so when we were near Orange Gardens, defendant said his boy should not carry the pail for Henry Davies or Lis ——- of a wife. I asked him could be prove it before the words hardly came out of my mouth he struck me several times with the handle of a whip. Sarah Gwyther deposed I am complainant's mother. I heard illiam Gwyther tell the boy he should not be a servant to Henry Davies or his —— of a wife she asked him could he prove it when he struck her with the goad of a whip and picked up a stone and swore be would knock her brains out. He then walked away. Defendant denied the assault pri 'r to complainant striking him with a spreader and called his son, John Gwytber who deposed I am going on 13 years of age. I have not been in school only two wef ks, that is some time since. I could read the Testament then, but now I cannot read print. I am the son of defendant. On the day in question I was carrying a pail for com- plainant to Orange Gardens. I met father; he was carrying a whip with him behind his back and the baby was on his arm. I put down the pail fearing he would beat me. he told me 1 should not carry it for her. I did not hear him call her bad names: complainant threw down the saw and suet she was carrying, and struck my father with the spreader then father struck her with the whip. Matilda Gwytber deposed: I am defendant's daughter and brother to the last witness. I corroborate his evidence it is all true. The Bench dismissed the case ordering each party to pay its own oosts. Costs paid. [F. L. Clark, Esq, retired from the bench at the hearing of next case ] F. L. Clark, Esq, v. Thomas Jones, alias William Lewis, for wilful damage to young treei in Ferry Food, on Bush Estate, the property of T. Meyrick, Esq. John Lewis deposed I am gamekeeper to T. Meyrick, Esq, on Bush estate. About eittht o'clock on the even- ing of the 5th inst., I saw William Liwis, the defendant, Ferrywood, cutting underwood. I told him he was doing wrong. He said be did not know be was doing harm. I told him to go away, and that be should hear again about it. He gave me his name as Thomas Jones, and lived in Back-street, Middle-street, Pembroke dock. He had cut three oak saplings, one as'i. and two hazleo. I went with the policeman who served the summons, to Identify the man, as he had given a wrong name, and found he lived at Pembroke Ferry, in a very poor and filthy state, and having six poor young children. When Mr Clark, the comptainaht, found that defendant was so poor he withdrew the charge, and defendant was discharged with a oaution.

^pembeoke^OCK! PEMBROKE Docx GARRMON.—Since the various de- pots composing the 13th depot battalion have from time to time been arriving, the officers' mess has been held at the Pier Hotel, where the catering of the vorthy hostess, Miss Hussey, gave much satisfaction, every- thing in the cuisine department being served up in the most rechirche style, including all the delicacies of the season. The officers of the 7th Brigade, K.A., also messed at this establishment prior to their departure. The depot battalion have now formed their own mess at their mess-room, Hats Encampment. The staff of the battalidn is as follows :-Colonel Moors; Major Chi. cheater; Adjutant, Captain Bonnet; Paymaster, Major Boyd; Acting Paymaster, Captain Rawlins, 95th Regt; Surgeon, Mr Hoysted; Quartermaster, Mr Drage. NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. ■. ADMIRALTY, MAY 9. APPOINTMENT.—Lieutenant.—Arthur C. Curtis, to the Terrible. Midshipmen.—Robert E. Clarke and Charles G. Robin- ion to the Jason. Naval Cadets —Gerard M. Brooke. Wm. P. L. Bey- land. Richard T. Rennit, and Francis G Olliver, to the Duncao; Harold G. Bird, Edward Knipes, Alex. Serle, md Thomai C. Fenton, to the Pallas j Edmond J. Traf. tard, Charles Windham, Herbert A. W. Onflow, and rhomfs Hadley, to the BellerOphbn; Frank Finnis, W. &^ H. SnrtW Robert P. Ray, HeAry Harris, William H. Vfebatw, and CtmtMtW. P. Boew:t, M the pearl f f (, Hon. Conyngham A. Denison, to the Caledonia; Alex. C. T. Bruce, Claude Paget, William C. Reid, and Henry B. M. Buc;)annr' to the Victoria; Fred. O. Pike, George F. Smith, Charles McC. Le Blanc, and Bevan W. Slat.ter, to the Jason. Chief Engineers.—John G. Shearman, to the Pearl; Geo. H. Breton, to the Jason. Engineers—Charles M'Keener, to the Pearl; Thomas Rose, to the Jason. First class Assistant Engineers.—Thomas J Warburton and Edward Watson, to the P arl; John Bola«, to the Jason; James Edmonds, to <he Gladiator. Second-class Assistant Engin.-er. -Charles E. Stewart, to the Jason.

MILFORD. WKSLEVAN TEA MEETING —The annual Whit-Monday Wesleyan tea meeting will rake place on the 21-t inst, in the Mould Room. old Dockyard the room being again kindly lent by Messrs Watson and Wimshurst. MILFORD BRITISH AND FOREIGN SAILORS' SftCIKTY — Mr B. Davies, son of the late Rev D. Davies, of Haver- fordwest, has been appointed agent and seamen- nils sionary for the above society for the port of Milford and district; a vacancy occasioned by the lamented death of the late Capt. John Lewis.

NAEBEETH. UNIVERSITY VOLLRGE.-Manv of our readers will be glad to learn that the Felltwes' Silver Medal and Certificate of Honour in Clinical Medicine for the winter sesuon, at University College, London, were awarded on Monday last to Mr Tim "hv Lewis, son of Mr William Lewis, of Crinow, near Narberth. PEMBROKE AND TEXBY RAILWAY FXTENSION.—On Saturday last the inhabitants of Temple tor., Coldhl iw, Redford, and Crinow, were agreeably greeted with the sound of the steam whistle for the first time in their immediate localities. About 3.30 p.m. E. Roberts, Esq. accompanied by Messrs J. Lewis, resident engineer, D. Evans, and J. Roberts, foremen, and several workmen, mounted the ballast engine near the Boar's Head Bridge, at Templeton, and proceeded slowly through Templet-in cuttinsr, passing Merrivale, Chapel Hill, Coldblow, and on to Gloyne, where, as well as at several intermediate points, they were 1 >ndl_v cheered by the spectators. Here some gentlemen from Narberth j -ined the party, and returned with the engine to Templeton, much pleased with their first trip over the new line. PUBLIC MEETING.—A public mee'ing, convened by order of Mr J. P. Hitchings, High Constable, was hell in the T,)wn Hall, on Friday week, for the purpose of taking steps to rai,¡e 8ubscriptinns for further paving and otherwise improving the town. The meeting was well attended, and after some discussion a subscription list was opened and a liberal amount put down. A com- mittee of the following gentleman was formed, for furthering the object of the meeting Reyde H. C. D. Chandler, and J. Morris; Dr Evans; Messrs Thomas Lewis. J. Roblin, W. W. Williams, S. H. Owen, A. H. Lascelles, W. Morgan, J. Nicholas, J. P. Hitchings, J. Thomas, and T. Smyth. Mr G. P. Brewer consented to act as honorary tieasurer and secretary. PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on Thurs- day, the 3rd instant, before J. James, Esq, and Captain J. M. Cnild. Mary Howell v. John Prout, for an order in bastardy. Case settled out of court. —P.S. Irving v. Thomas Thomas, Penblewvn, fur driving cattle to Nar. berth Road without a licence. Fined 61 and costs.— John Rosser, P.C, v. George Wathins, Ludchnrch, fur pigs straying on the highway. Ftn' d Is and 6< cos's. -Same v. Thomas Morris, for cows straving. Fined 61 and costs.—Harriet Phillips v William John, for an assault. This case was not preferred, in consequence of the man being of weak mind. Several cases of driving cattle, without licence, short distances (over 500 yards), werj entesed. A caution was given to the different parties that if the offences were again committed none would be excused. NAUBKRTH PETTY SESSIONS.—^These sessions were held at the County Court Houston Thursday, before J. L. G. P. Lewis, James James, and G. R G. Rees, Eaqr". — Will,am Lewis, agent for Elizabeth Child, v. Edwar-i Mathias, Esq, Mr Thomag Smylhe, Mr Samuel Jones, and Mr John Thomas, for wilful damage to a field while fol- lowing the harriers, on the IOth of March last. Mr Lewis appeared for the de endants. Complainant an- plied for an adjournment for a week, which was granted William Phillips relieving officer, v Peregrine Gwyther for deserting his wife and child, whereby they became chargeable to the Narberth Union. Sentenced to one month in the House of Correction with hard labour- Edward Irving 0. Thomas Wutkins, for allowing his horse to stray on the highway. The defendant was ordered to pay a fine, and in default seven days' imprisonment. NARBERTH VOLUNTBPRS. -This company of Volun- teers was inspected on Thursday evening by Col. Peel. The muster was very good, and the drill was gone through in a very creditable manner. Unfortunately, the weather proved unpropitious, and the drill terminated earlier than was intended. Previous to the dismissal, Col. Peel addressed the men, complimenting them upon the manner in which they bad performed their exercise. We have been requested to mention that a sword was lost from a vehicle on the road from Narberth to Haver- fordwest. It being a wet evening, the swird was placed under cover in the vehicle, and during the journey, it was shaken out of the scabbard by the motion of the vehicle. Any person who can give information which will lead to its recovery is requested to communicate with Sergt. Major Reid, of the Haverfordweat Volun- teers. BEGELLT.-On Sunday and Monday, April 29th and 30th, most interesting services were held in connection with the reopening of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Begelly. Sermons were preached by Revds D. Anthony, B.A., Thomas Burditt, M.A., Tenby W. Evans, M.A Pembroke Dock W. Powell, Pembroke Moses Wil- liams, New Milford; W. Williams, Haverfordwestand Pendine; Joseph Evans, Carmarthen; and Griffith Davies, Aberystwythi The congregations nere very large-scores were not able to get in in the afternoon and evening services. The preaching would have been in the open air had the weather been warmer. The collections were very g"od, amounting to £ 27. The in- habitants of Begelly showed great kindness to the strangers who were present, manv of them following the Bxample given by Jame* Mark Child, Eiq., who opened his house to all, and provided a sumptuous dinner. This is the second chapel the Calvinistic Methodists have built in this neighbourhood within a period of two years. It is confessed by all that they are ornaments to the neighbourhood, Bethesda was rebuilt at a cost of JB250. of which only JE16 remain as a debt. Bogelly was re- built at a oost of £ 280, of wbicL not more than j630 I remain as a debt; and we are determined, if spared, to Blear them before next winter sets in. We feel it is our John Thon. ,s c. Capt Child.—Mr H. Lnscellea ap. peared for the plaintiff; the defendant appeared in per- son. Mr Lascslles, in opening the CMO, said that the plaintiff had some time ago been employed by the de. fendant as a mason; that his wages had never beeq paid, and that on his applying to defendant for his money, he bad been told that one Phillips, tinder whom he worked, bad,been contracted with and paid by the job for th9 work- he had been employed ou, and that he must look to him for payment. On the faith of this statement the plaintiff bad soed Phillips ifi thi*' Court, when it bad been shown that Phillips had been employed by this week. The plaintiff sued Capt Child for the amount due to him for wa«6». The Plaintiff being sworn, said that Phillips had asked hlift to »»4 irork 90 I a barn, and had told him to go to Capt Child for direc- tions, and bad done so, and had reoeived a lime riddle from his own hands to work with. He had been paid no Wages, and on asking Capt Child for them was told that he was not answerable, as he had paid Phillips by con- tract for the work done. He charged 28 3d a day, which was bis usual wages. John Phillips deposed to having sent the plaintiff to agree with the defendant for work. The defendant had after the week was commenced constantly seen the plaintiff working. He (Phillips) was hired by the week. and had been paid as a weekly workman. Some of his wages were still due. Mr Lupcelles put in a letter from an agent of Ceptain Child to the plaintiff, which acknowledged a sum nearly the same to have been due to the plaintiff; the only question being whether the plaintiff was to have 2s or 2s 3d a day For the defence. the defendant called Jeremiah Thomas, who said that he knew nothing whatever about the matter exepr what he had heard in Cnurt that day. Frederick Newton Bowen, Esq, deposed to some con- versation between the defendant and himself, when Mr Lascelles objected that it was not evidence and his ex- amination ended. The defendant then announced his attention of giving evidence, and on being sworn said that he had told Phillips Mr Lascelles: Was the plaintiff present? Witness: No. J udle: Then you can't Rive us that conversation. Defendant then asked if he might recall the plaintiff to cro-s-examine him and hoped his honour would ex- cuse him on account of the peculiarity of his situation. The plaintiff, being recalled, was asked by the de- fendant how it was that he bad sued another man at the last rourt Witness: Because you told me that he bad to pay me. The defendant then said he would say no more, bat leave the case in his Honour's hands. His Honour said that the contract had been clearly proved by the plaintiff, and ) hit there bad been no at- tempt on the part of the defendant to deny it: the only question, therefore was the amount due. As it had been. proved by both witnesses that 2s 3d per day, which was- charged, was proper, be must give judgment for the plaintiff with costs.

GREAT WESTERN RAIL W AY. Total receipts for the week ending May 6, 18C6:— 471,744; corretoponding week, I8fio, £ (>9,S97. W. WOOD, Chief Accountant.

HAVERFORDWEST M A R K E T. Saturday May 12, 1866. Meef, 6d to Sd Mutton, 7d to 9d; Lamb, Sd to lOd Veal 4iA to 7d, Pork 6d to 7d; Butter, Is Id to Is 3d; KKf!s,20 for Is lid fowls, 2s 9d to 3s 6 t per couple; Ducks, 3. 6d to 4s Od ditto Geese,0s lId to Oi« d; Turkeys, (Is od to s Od each; Cheese, 31d to. id pi-r lb; Potatoes, 24 lb for Is Pitrs, Os Od per score.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS. Notices of Births, Marriage., and Deaths, should be sent to usin Manuscript, properly authenticated. Weeannotunder- take to search other papers for these announcements, which are frequently found o be incorrectly printed, or turn out to be uiitrue. BIRTHS. On the 15th inst, at Bridge-street, in this town. the wife of Mr Benjimin Jones, boot and shoemaker, of a son. Oi the 13th inst, at Prendergast, in this town, the wife of Mr W. Moss, gardener, of twins (girls.) On the 4th inst. at Caitle Vale, Berwick-on-Tweed, the wife of Col. Curtis, B., of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 15th inst, at Steynton, Pembrokeshire, by the Rev Canon Thomas, assisted by the Rev James Thomas, rector of Herbrandsion, and Prebendary of St. David's, uncles of the bridegroom, the Rev W. Beach Thomas, rector of Llysyfran, to Eliz ibeth, second daughter or Alfred Bassett Starbuck, Esq, of Milford Haven. No cards. On the 12th inst., at the Register Office, in this town, Mr Thomas Phillips, shipwright, Ratford Bridge, to Miss Albina Evanq, eldest daughter ot Mr Henry Evans, black,mith, Rattord Bridge. DEAlflS. On the 5tb inst., at Castle Back, in this town, after a short illness, Ann Edwards, spinster, aged 81. On Monday, the 7rh inst.. at Ivy Tower, Ann King, the faithful friend and housekeeper of Mr and MrsJ. Leach. Lately, at Walton East, John James, for many years a good and faithful servant at the West, aged 56 years. Lately, at the West, of croup, Eiiaa, the fifth daughter of Mr John Vaughan, aged 3 years and six months. On the 28th ult, suddenly, of croup. Matilda, the sixth daughter of Mr John Vaughan, the West, aged 2- years. On the 3rd inst., Mrs Margaret Lewis, relict of the late Thomas Lewis, Esq, Walton East, aged 77 years— deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. On the 1st inst., at Penrallt, Cardiganshire, aged 21 years, Annie, third daughter of David Jones, Esq. On the 5th inst, at Coedmore, near Cardigan, MrBo Charlotte Lloyd, relict of Thomas Lloyd, Esq, of the same place, and late Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire, aged 67 years, highly esteemed, much respected, and deeply regretted by all classes. On the I I th inst., at Narberth, snddenly, Mr William Bamford, Supervisor of Excise at Pembroke, aged 5Z years. On the llth inst. at St James-street, Narberth, Mr James Lewis, tailor and draper, aged 50 years. On the 2nd ult, at Hakin, Either, wife of Capt. John Samuel, aged 72, and on the 10th inst, at the same place, the aforesaid Capt. John Samuel, aged 66 years.

SPIRITS. -Returns were issued on Friday relative t) the quantity of spirits distilled, duty thereon, &c., in the United Kingdom in the year 1865. The number of gallons distilled was 26,750,684, delivered duty paid from distillers' stocks 6,427,335, and put into bond 20,035,357. The number of uallons of proof spirits on which duty was paid was 21.819,559, the duty being 10a per gallon, and amounting altogether to £ 10,909,78i 19s 5Jd. The proof spirits consumed- in the United Kingdom amounted to 20,811,155 gallons. The quantity of proof British spirits exported to foreign ports from the United Kingdom was 2 681,025 gallons, and the amount of drawback paid thereon was £ 20,558 3s 5-d. 9 THE CATTLE PLAGUE ORDERS -CONVICTIOK OF A RAILWAY SECRETARY -At the Wandsworth Police Court Mr Frederick Clarke, the secretary of the South-Western Railway Company, was sutvinionig by Inspector Arm- strong, for that he did on the 24th of April last unlaw- fully move upon the South-Western Railway seven fat oxen from the metropolis^ to wit, from Nine Elms to Kingston-upon-Thames, in contravention of an order in eouncil, dated the 24th of March, 1866 The Secretary did not appear, but he was represented bv Mr Crombie, the law clerk of the company. Mr Super- intendent Bent attended on the part of the Commissioners to support the summons. Wr Crombie then explained that the cattle had been removed under a misapprehen- sion on the part of the officers of the company, who were entitled to carry from the Cattle Market. H" had a cer- tificate stating that the cattle were perfectly sound, and also for their removal to their railway. The company's officers fancied that the metropolis meant the metropoli- tan police district, and it appeared that the boundary on their line terminated at Barnes. This was the first case of the kind, and under the eircumstanns he must plead guilty, and asked for the infliction of a nominal penalty. Mr Bent said there bad been a mistake. The officer of tbe cattle market had misinformed the driver. Aa soon as he (Mr Bent) found it out he sent to the cattle- market, and stopped the practice. Mr Dayman said mistakes were committed every day by penons who did Dot seem to have read the general orders, which said that no cattle should be removed from the metropolis. Thia led to an argument between Mr Crombie and the magis- trate, who said that the metropolis was like a trap. Once the cattle entered the metropolis, there was no power to remove them out. Mr Crombie said the company were constantly removing cattle to Portsmouth for the Govern- ment, to Southampton, and other places, whete there was no power to receive them. Mr Dayman thought the,, company were wrong. He also said that he understood it was intended to enlarge thf area co-extensive with the metropolitan polio* district. At present the orders acted rather hard upon thebutehers, who were just outside the, boundary, as there was not sufficient accommodation irw the metropolis for the slaughter of c&ttlo, He Uaea fined 214