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OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENCE. ø LONDON, MONDAY EVENING. ERE ALI AND HIS SON—PRINCE LOUIS AID THE FBEXCH ELECTIONS—STRIKES AND EXTENSION OF ROL-RS-THE CORNISH BANK FAILURE—GAS C05FR'AXLB3 AX1> THE ELECTRIC LIGHT, i days ago I mentioned the report that, be- re liberating his son, Shere Ali had taken care 10 from him a promise to continue a resist- ance to the English, and I remarked upon its t probability. An announcement, made two ^?s later in the Times that Yalioob Khan had ually arrived at Jellalabad to make, as it was for erStoc<^» his submission, put this story aside 01' the time. The war seemed to be ver. The political situation, though very i :^P^caied, was, apparently, made clearer. Our inty Was at once to come to terms with Yakoob, "nQ to promise to support him on his throne. That "'as the logical result of the position in which the ^7%hanWar had placed us. But now we know the son of the Ameer has not made his sub- tIli88ion, and the report which I mentioned turns ^it to be quite true. The Viceroy himself ncrw tea that Yakoob has been sworn to submit not of ^^a^er' Vfnci' safe from the clutches his eEem'es> *s h&rdly likely to persuade son to a conciliatory policy. Indeed, it is now the Russians whelher from ignorance ouy, persuaded him that Europe would force ngland to attend a congress, as Europe jforced JJssia to attend a congress. The result of all a 18 establish such difficulties as might well v.. 0ar statesmen, lightly as some of the ^materialist journals talk of them. It IS of to hear some of the admirers fio Lord Lytton boasting that Shere Ali is and that by refusing to enter into a treaty » 118 Yakoob Khan will relinquish his only °f ever reigning. That is a matter not for Ya^ra''U^a^0n' but almost for lamentation. For, if th °°b ^^an driven into exile like his father, t06re be nobody left at Cabul who can hope a retain tbe alIegiauce of the tribes who deserted ihi"1"6 ^ie news of his first defeat. Every- tVe*1? happened makes it the more likely that and* ^a'' ° t° occupy Afghanistan for a time, to rule it ourselves. We cannot leave a con- people in utter anarchy. fjle mu--» be a sad day at Chiselhurst. It was •Louia °r tne ^bout the young Prince ftetiul was t"e only alternative to the °f lc* Reaction in France meant the return tender rjP!re* It was Bonapartisin which resnc.f, t^ie Comte de Chambord's party ^omte &d 6' .ar"^ ^19 faction of the *nd ev 6, ^>ar'3 otherwise than contemptible lf0n blow struck at the Republic by the Mo ar° ,a"3' whether Liberal or Conservative jr 'orchisr_;t hastened the return of the son of ^poleon in. To-day's news proves that Bona- ^tism has no hope in France. It is Bonapartism j> hag everywhere suffered in the elections, at Louis may as settle himself comfortably "islehurst. He will be one of the lions of the even longer than was Louis Napoleon, Way RS are or:;e on —litlland llail- wot-C; "*4 the pointsmen would make WOrkIng dangerous, if Dot ilnP«^ible and what 1V are threatened with now is a strike of the railwav ffoods' guards. But only evils we have to enrr- ius way- There is danger of a strike of i 'ln^er'5' The masters want to increase the work- 8 hours, and the men say that they will not stand it. And really they arc quite right. Surely a time when engineering business cannot be got, when firms are closing temporarily for lack of orders—as they are doing in London, when no new works are being undertaken, and old ones are kspt in repair at the smallest possible outlay, is not the time for extending the hours of labour. It is, rather, the time fcr reducing them. On the railways it is a different matter. Trains must go. Longer hours mean nothing but lower wages. at in any productive business just now the pro- er course is to give as much employment to as ento i ds aS pos&ible- A reduction of hours ext • Up°n caPitaiiste> I know. But an Wort8100 k°nrs rneans starvation for every don r?,Wb° displaced by tlie extra labour that on 13 ma^e3, masters should not force to the commercial coudition of things in jjv<J8 011 to"day» it is impossible to tell all that open ^r°Un'l for fearing the worst. We cannot 0{ th01 o ^aPers now without fear. The failure aeVer!fi orn'sh Bank has caused another run on last f tile inatitutions which, until within the ..6Wr Joel's, have been considered beyond all eonle °U ,sa*e- The "stocking" has again Peop] ^nto requisition among nervous 0erv.'e' and even peonle who are not An ,MUS 'Gar to ^cease their accounts, •t&k'i »9r rv8h Is being made UP°U the bank whose tka» itL ever b™ fd IT*" Hot ensue, no terrible results need be feared a^a Jong warning h^s enabled this special bank to itoake full preparation. All that is to be feared How is panic. If the public will only keep calm, the prospects all round will begin to brighten. If they go mad, nobody knows who will be safe. It only anxiety passing into folly that breeds danger. The gas companies are waking up. Wlien the electric light first came in they seemed to grow orse, out of mere spite. But they are promising aU lands of amendment, and one of them is already Cosr-g a new system of street lighting at a less which will give us more light, and not make ^°r companies have always TQak6 ^orce' because they could always *nore than 10 per cent, without economy. k-laS them into a real effort, doea^. ^son himself is letting out that he only Q° Pro^es3 to get a better light than gas— £ &« Reaper one, cheaper than the very dear K s of New York.
,.... CHARGi OF STEALING 5,000…
CHARGi OF STEALING 5,000 SOVEREIGNS. Robert Elliston, of Ipswich, charged Bteali^concernecl with subordinate officers in the stef^'r?0 sovereigns from the strong-room of bail Avoca, having surrendered to his Rftej -Monday, at Bow-street, London, was, ^hao discharged by order of Mr
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STORM WARNING. centre is crossing the Atlantic, aud will tig], y arrive v.-ith diminishing' energy on Bri- _anc' ^rwegian coasts between the 7th and j. accompanied by snow; south-east Rteering to lanH "t gales low temperature follows. At- Q"c stormy.
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£ onVhe ^^neonfoniiist ministers of Chatham, ochester, &c- have commenced a ueek of snecial ea.^a meetings. A general interchange of fetp u will take place. The Nonconformist min- ajjHr? here have decided not to attend marriages !Who ,t?erals—excei>t the latter, in special cases, 'SHJTJ le body is ordered for immediate burial—on tUQaays. ^°lkestone polics-court a man. was fined the penalty of £ L, and 10s costs for disturb- >>A Micliael's congregation on New Year s Eve. for being drunk, con. IIh lied ? having, with two others, drunk three of iv3 °5 ru;n and two gallons of ale on the evening u oxmg I)ay, PRH3KNT3.—What more suitable i$S\Ve3t8',00t3 &ZWIK3 yjACULSK ? Call and soe those oi the ueMgn3( including' BivADBuai s, with new patent nol^4'" shutter and patent self-acting winO-ers, at in1e Rent's, HUSKY XHOMAS, Saint Jobn's-square, \lot of New 4 guinea Machines for £ 19a 6d, making f; Jjfir r the Patent Winder Machines. 40037 7124 OIXTMEXT AND PILLS.—A frequent •51 the i!|^0ut anJ rheumatism is the inflammatory state attended with bad Ui^estion a",<l general fQ doses of these Pills, taken in time, are Qt anvUa Pre^ntiv0 »g~ainst gout and rheumatism ^oi'owi'118 wr,° has an attack of either should use J'hic'n y Ointment also, the powerful properties of 'I^jined with the effects of the Pills, must in- \vh-Lt a care- .Tilesa Pills act directly on* the 6 S-'cret-0'1 purify and improve; they also regulate who]15' a o»ve tone to the stomach, and thus oich e System is ^Igorated, and put into a condition ■es it to throw off disease or otogck it j
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE -t!'"
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE t! [FROM OUR OWtf cosKESPoirDBirra, KEUTEB'S AQSNCT, PRESS ASSOCIATiON, AND OENTBAL NEWS.] THE PANIC AT CONSTANTI- NOPLE. RUSSIAN REINFORCEMENTS FOR TCHORLOU. VIENNA, Sunday. —Intelligence has reached here which leaves no doubt as to the un- settled state of affairs at Constantinople, in consequence of which the Russiap force at Tchorlou has been strongly reinforced, in view of unfavourable contingencies. Chronicle.. TVr
DEGRDATIONAND EXILE OR -SULEIMAN…
DEGRDATIONAND EXILE OR SULEIMAN PABHA. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sunday. Sulellllan Pasha's appeal has been reJ.ected, ad he has been degraded from his rank in the army exiled for life. He has now appealed to the Sultan for pardon.
-------IMR OSBORNE MORGAN…
I MR OSBORNE MORGAN AT j WREXHAM. THE GOVERNMENT AND THE DE- PRESSION OF TRADE. ÚUR AFGHAN POLICY. THE BURIALS BILLS. [SPKCIAL TELEGRAM.] Mr Osborne Morgan delivered his annual ad- dress at Wrexham on Monday night. Mr Chilton occunieJ the chair. Mr Osborne Morgan said that* Lord Beaconaneld,in one of his rhetorical flourishes, had remarked that under Mr Glad- stone's Government every trade was worried, and every interest hanussed but he was afraid that if Lord Beacousfield's Government lasted much longer we should have no trade left to worry, and no interest left to harass. (Laughter and cheers.) Depression might at other times have been more acute, but it had never been so general. He had been assured that if the northern counties of Eng- land, with everything they contained, coold be put up Jor auction at this moment, they would fetch at least 40 per cent less than they would have done five years ago. (Hear, hear.) Now what was the cause of this change, for which the only parallel could be found iu the lean and fat years of the land of Pharoah ? In one of his autumn speeches, Mr Cross had attributed it partly to the desire of people now-a- days to grow rich quick, and partly to the in- crease of local taxation but people were quite as desirous to grow rich five years ago as they were now, the only difference being that then they sometimes succeeded, and now they did not— (cheers); while the second complaint came with rather a bad grace from a member of the Govern- ment which had proposed to saddle the country with an addition of two or three millions sterling to the rate-, in order to keep JNoncojiforaiisfc ministers out of the national graveyards. (Cheers.) But surely, after every allowance for over-t roduc- tion, for over-feradin.cr, and fraudulent trading, it was a little illogical fto say that tl'e.-e was no connection between the policy of v orer naent which had exercised nn almost despotic control over the fortunes of the country for the last five years,aud the condition in which the country found itself at the end of those five years. (Cheers.) In the first place, a Conservative Government cost the country far more in the way of taxation. Under the Liberals the question men asked each other was, "What taxes will they take off under the Tories, "Whattaxes will they put on." (Cheers.) Those who remembered the rolden days of Mr Gladstone's financial administration, at the end of which the country found itself £44,000,000 to the good, the magic way in which the revenue at each remission of taxation increased by leaps and bounds, would understand what that meant. The fact was, taxation and depression of trade mutually produced each other. Taxation crcatcd depres- sion, and depression nece."it:1.ted t¡1,x[1.tion. But this was not all. As Lord Derby said at Rochdale, you could not have pr *p rity without a sense of security. (Cheers-) Commerciul confidence was a very delicate plant.. It would not flourish in an atmosphere of mystery and bluster, (Cheers.) The policy of Lord Beaconsfield was a policy of surprises, of which the latest illustration was the Afghan war. Re- viewing the negotiations detailed in the Blue Book, he said that Lord Lytton had driven the Ameer into the arms of Russia, and the conse- quence was that while we were thundering at his front gate, Russia had slipped in at the back doos. His reception of a Russian mission was either right or wrong. If it was right, there was an end of the question, if wrong, who was the most guilty? The sender or the receiver of the mission? Yes, while we made short work of the earthen pipkin, "we took good care to keep clear of the iron pot," and n?ff £ e. foun4 ourselves in the ridiculous position £ ml3gllt'nffwith a man because he had received an to "T,Tn a power with which we professed war w terma f friendship. The Afghan would begiuh III which our difficulties Cheers.) Shere chaos. We could notTton^K WaS m a sta?!v°f occupation of Afghan'sta^ woniro ¥ tag to sir annual]^ B"fc fcThat.waa »ot all. The whole cha- racter Of our Indian statesmanship had been lowered by these dispatches. According to the Duke of Wellington, we had been enabled to govern India with a handful of men, mainly because the people of that country believed that the word of an Englishman was as good as his bond and that we alone among all nations with which they were acquainted, on the whole preferred the rule of right over might. Would they continue to say so now A great deal had been said in Lord Lytton's dispatch about aveng- ing a so-called insult; but in hIs opuiion there was no disgrace like that which attachei itself to men who said one thing when thev in< aat another. This was the policy which our buiiops had trooped up to London in this incleaient weather to defend, aud many of them, not con- tent with a silent vote, had justified it upon the ground that by giving it he was promoting the blessed work of the gospel. All he could say was that if that was the spirit which animated our modern bishops, it did not speak very highly for tho efficiency of Apostolic succession. Turning to domestic matters, he said the policy of the Govern- ment consisted in trying to find out what was the smallest pittance of reform upon which an En- glishman can subsist, and doling it out in the shape of permissive legislation. It seemed as if the whole work of legislation, or would-be legislation, were passing into the hands of private members, who had introduced a hundred measures, among which were six Burials Bills, Half of these bills pro- posed to meet the demands of the Nonconformists by the old method of providing cemeteries for parishes that did not want them. (Laughter.) Really there was something almost childish in harking back to proposals which had been laughed out of the House (of Commons three years ago. An exception must, however, be made in favour of Mr Balfour's Bill, which had precedence in point of time over his own. That Bill, by admitting Nonconformists to the parish churchyard under certain restrictions, virtually acknow- ledged the principle for which he had long contended. Under these circum- stances he thought the proper course for tlie Liberal party to pursue would be to vote tor the second reading of that Bill, aud to amend it Ill, Committee by omitting limitations, which, if retained, would only be a ground work for fresh agitation, and which it was only fair to say, the author of the Bill had declared were not essential in his measure. If that were done, aud it might be done by a few strokes of the pen, there would really be no difference between Mr Balfour's Bill and his own. (Cheers.) In conclusion he ex. pressed a hope that the next general election would put an end to this interregnum of feverish restlessness, VL hich combined the maximum of bluster with the minimum of work, and would bring to the country that policy of peace, retrench- ment, and reform which had made us a happy and prosperous and a contented people. (Loud cheers). A vote of confidence in Mr O&borne Morgan was unanimously passed.
THE QUETTA COLUMNI IN SIGHT…
THE QUETTA COLUMN IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY. NEWS FROM GENERAL ROBERTS' COLUMN. THROUGH HAZIRPIR, Saturday. Y ester- day General Roberts' column arrived at Bukk, a place within sight of the canton- ments of the Afghan Governor of the Pro- vince. The Governor has sent in an officer to announce his surrender without opposi- tion to our force. Everything is quiets and appears likely to remain so.—Standard.
THE ABEBCARNE EXPLOSION.
THE ABEBCARNE EXPLOSION. 'I' THE INQUEST RESUME' STARTLING EVIDENCE. I RUMOURED ABANDONMENT OF THE DEAD. A DEPUTATION OF WIDOWS. [FROM OUR SPECIAL RKPOBTJSK.L ABERCARNE, MONDAY. The inquiry into the cause of the terrible ex- plosion at Abercarne was resumed at the Crown Hotel here, on Monday, before Mr Coroner Brewer. Mr Wheelhouse, Q.C., M.P., appeared on behalf of the Home Office, and there were also present Mr Cadman, Government Inspector for the district, with his deputy Mr Donal Bain; Mr Wales, Government Inspector of mines for South Wales Mr J. E. Ward, solicitor for the Ebbw Vale Company; Mr Walter Morgan, for the widow of one of the deceased colliers, and for the relatives of those killed, and for the miners Mr Jordon, mineral agent, Ebbw Vale Company Mr James, Lady Llanover's agent; Mr Christopher Pond, the manager of the Abercarne Colliery. Previous to the commencement of the inquiry, and in consequence of a rumour that the dead bodies lying in No. 21 district, to the number of over 150, were to be abandoned, a deputation of a singular character waited upon the coroner, who 0 must have felt his position a very painful one. Some twenty widows pleaded with him to interfere, and in their ignorance of legal procedure asked that the Ebbw Vale Com- pany should be compelled to carry on the work of recovering the bodies of their husbands. They look with horror on the idea of such a grave, and no persuasion will induce them to take any other view. Of course the coroner was obliged to tell the widows that he could ttake no step in the matter. They went sorrowing away, crying bitterly, one or two being slightly hysterical. The whole scene was inex- pressibly sad. If this is to be the end, the Aber- carne disaster will indeed be the most tragical in the annals of South Wales mining accidents. The great majority of the mining population here firmly believe that the company may be brought to look upon the work in a different light. But, on behalf of the company, it is urged that the operation involves a considercble amount of difficulty, danger, and a great amountjof expense that there is the probability looming in the dis- tance of being unsuccessful. However, a gentle- man of great influence is now in communication with the Home Office on the subject. He has promised to do everything in his power to have the hopes of the poor widows laid before the Home Secretary, and at present the bereaved anxiously await the reply. There was a large attendance of miners and others interested, including the widows of the deceased. Charles Iloberts, who was the first witness re- called, in answer to Mr Morgan, said :—I worked in Sychbant's heading in No. 4 district some five or six months before the explosion. We were stopped because of gas there, and on that occasion we left some of the tools behind, not being able to carry them all at once. We asked the foreman to go for the tools, bat he said we could not go when when he was with us. Thomas Saunders after- wards went there to draw timber out, and brought some tools back with him. The length of the heading I speak of was about 300 yards; there was only one door in it, through whbh the haulier passed. I can't say from which direction the wind came, unless it came down the heading. The door was for turning the air into Alban Morgan's heading. But I never saw anything to convey the air there. About five or six months before the explosion, the heading was closed, I do not know why. David Rees sent me to make a new road, but the way was so small that, crawling on my stomach, I stuck fast. It was with great difficulty I got through. I had previously sent my butty, a smallerjman than me, through. Before the Cwm- came shaft was sunk, I was working in No. 4, and afterwards as well. The ventilation of No.4 was not improved in consequence, but it did in No. 17. There were four cranes and a flying &heet put up near Sychbant's heading. Sychbant's heading and Alban Morgan's heading were hushed up, but I do not know why. I cannot say what the cranes were for, but they were across the return. In No. 17 district there was a fall in the return, which on one occasion prevented me from going through, aud the way I took I had to crawl along. By Mr Cadman Latterly Sychbant sheading was worked in the long work system, but for over a year it has been worked" double.3tall. By Mr Ward The ventilation in No. 4. in Sychbant's heading, I did not think sufficient, except when working double-stall. I had worked there for four years, aud had had to leave three times because of the accumulation of gas. I worked "long work" at the top of Sychbant'shead- ing, and in Aberdare's heading afterwards. Never reported to any oue that the ventilation was iu- sufficient in No. 4 district. Until the first of the three times referred to I had no reason to com- plain. If there were sufficient ventilation there would ba no gas. I have read the rules laying down what should be done in the event of gas appearing. It was the custom in Abercarne to put our mark down when we wanted timber, and I have put it down a week at a time without getting any. The masters did: not set us a good example;' fur sueh happened very often. Within the twelve months before the exvlosion I have put the mark down without getting timber. In fact, it occurred so frequently that I took no notice. I have told the fireman daily that I war.ted timber. It was not the custom for the collier to pick his timber out. I have reported to the overman, David Rees, the lack of timber. David Rees is now dead,"but I believe I can say with a clear conscience that I have told every overman in my district about the shortness of tim- ber. I have had falls through the want of timber. On the last occasion I spoke to David Rees, he told me to go to the pit-head and get it, what I had frequently done. Very often I can.e out for want of timber, thinking there was danger but I do not remember the exact day. I have not come here to tell anything but the truth. Mr "Ward I very much doubt that. Mr Morgan You have no right to say that you are exceeding the right of an advocate to make such a remark when the witness is giving hi" evidence. The witness: The danger in the double system for want of timber was to myself and butty. We used to leave. I do not remom ber any occasion in the long wall system when I left because of shortness of timber. I used to bo afraid of the top falling when in the double-stall system. Cannot say what was the cause of the explosion— whether from a fall or from an accumulation of gas. Have never known gas accumulate through the want of timber. By Mr Wheelhouse On the occasion I spoke of as Mr Pond having "blackguarded" me, I cane out before my time,leaving the butty to finish my i £ irn' tt^>OU(l said he did not allow men to do that. He was cross with me. But I cannot re- member exactly what he said. Mr Pond knows best. He did not say I had left the place in an unsafe suite. He merely said I had no riVit to come out, and I said I had a little business of my own to attend to. When the shortness of timbor occurred over and over again, I never spoke to any- one above the overman and fireman. We thought they were responsible men. and that we had no occasion to go further. Mr Wheelhouse: Why did you not report the conduct of the overman to some person over hini ? I don't know. We thought it was the duty of the overman to supply us. It was a common thing for complaints of the kind to be made. I had another reason for not talking to Mr Pond, for I have many times asked Mr Pond a question when he would not stay to listen. By the Coroner: That was not when I was making any complaint. He would walk away before I had time to put a second question. I am rather slow of speech. I never complained to him of danger that I remember, By Mr Ward Never spoke to Mr Pond regard- the safety of the mine when underground, and did not get an answer. Thomas Smith, collier, Abercarne, said: I was working in No. 17 district ou the day before the explosion, having gone down at three o'clock in the afternoon on the night shift. I found every- thing right and safe. About half-past six o'clock next morning I came up, and went home. Had been working in that district six months, and had never see anything dangerous, in fact had never seen gas during that time. Had never heard com- plaints made about gas. By Mr Cadman I have worked in Abercarne Pit two years and a-half, but I have onlv been a collier about six mouths, having been a hitcher and a repairer the rest of the time. I worked in Michael's heading at the time of the explosion. I used. the return when coming out of the pit. It was in the smallest part four feet high, by a yard or a yard and a-half wide. I had no difficulty in passing. Never heard complaints in the district. The horses did not pass through that return. By Mr Wales I have seen gas in the Cwm. carn shaft. We were not aUowed to walk down the Dukey" road. It was dangerous. I suppose from the trams passing to and fro. There are safetv places for men every 20 yards. The air which ventilated my place came from the Cwm- carne shaft. By Mr Morgan The hole" in No. 17 district was a place from which coal was got in the ordin- ary way. I don't know that it was used to take rubbish from. In going along the return to Aber- carne 1 had to stoop many times, but I do not think any part was under the height I have mentioned °HeSS'm? w°rked the third place from Chas. oeits, I here was a danger mark on the way I used to come out, so I could not use it. I never whl a T°°r ^'le heading leading to the stall brattice slTeeS tUrDed °n with By Mr .Ward: Had never heard [of Roberts complaining about the want of timG. Have al- ways had plenty. And whenever I had any question to ask of those in authority over me, I always had a civil answer. When the fall oc- curred on me I was fixing timber, and happened to displace some coal on that account. Charles Roberts helped me. By Mr Wheelhouse It was the overman's duty to get the timber to my place. I never had to wait any length of time for it. I had never to stop for want of timber I had only to put my number down. Supposing timber was not to be brought, I should have made a second application to the overman. But I had never to do so. I always asked in time. A prudent collier would see the want of timber before that want had actually occurred, for a day might elapse between making the application and getting the timber. It was no part of my duty to fetch the timber. Thomas Phillips, collier, who worked in No. 21, at Abercarne, said he went down the pit about six o'clock in the evening, and came up at six on the morning of the explosion, when everything was all right. I have always found it safe. Although I have seen gas in No. 21 district, this has not been the case recently. I face of long work. We had plenty of rubbish, we did pretty well for it, and the gobs were filled in nearly tight. We were short of timber on the night of the explosion, and had been so before. I There was some spare timber in the heading, and on the top we had made it all secure I before leaving. There was about five-and-haif feet of coal being worked. We left, say, two feet ( of coal for a roof. On the night of the explosion the gob was about a yard and a-half from the face of the coal. Had seen gas, and had seen some onen places outside the lathing. By Mr Wales They draw the timber out, allow the top to fall, and the end is lashed up by the men. I suppose the lashing is to prevent the gas I coming t. Ha.d seen gas on an old road on the i top of a fall after it had fallen, when engaged in 1 fetching the timber, and before being lashed up. This was in my district: it occurred about two f months before the explosion. The hole was lashed up tight. I cannot say how the would come then. If the rubbish was not sufficient to fill the roadways, the gobs were filled, and the roadways partially. Never found gas coming over the top of the gob ongto the face. By Mr Morgan About eight or ten weeks before the explosion I saw gas in a lamp when driving with the fireman, Henry Tyrrel, who was one of the killed. We used to take off our shirts and put our waistcoats on instead, but we did not suffer from the heat. The air was good, though naturally foul on the return but this was only to be expected. Never put a cap on my lamp, nor tried for gas. I was working in William Games's heading. By Mr Ward This Black Vein seam always gives off a lot 'of gas, but at the Abercarne pit every measure was taken to get it cleared off. Had asked for timber three days before the ex- plosion. We could always get it by carrying it, it was lying about at the pit head. By Mr Morgan I had to pass through o..e wooden door in the heading I worked in. By Mr Wheelhouse The last time I saw gas was eight or ten weeks ago, before the explosion occurred. Did not notice any gas on the morning of the explosion. My gob was filled up hard. I have seen gobs left partly open for two or three days. Were 16 or 17 men came out and left their work they would leave their gobs open; there would be nobody then to lash them up unless labourers were sent down. I think that would be dangerous. The inquiry was adjourned until to-day (Tuesday).
CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. THK LATH MRS MCCO>-NOCHIE.—The funeral of Mrs McConnochis. wife of Mr John MeCoo- nochie, engineer of the Bute Docks, took place on Monday morning, at the New Cemetery. Th* funeral leit the lesidence of lr McConuochie, in ParK-place, t noon, nd amongst uthers present were Air McCounochie and his son, Mr James McCoanochie, C.E., Aldeimau Evans (surgeon), Lord Bute, in hisj private carriage, Mr Charles Luard, Mr J, S. Corbett, Dr Hardynian, and Miss Jenner. The corpse was met at the come- tery gate by the ] tev C. J. Tnompson, vicar of St John's, 'ho read the fuyera! service, assisted by the Rev J. Hu};c.e Russell. Three wriaths, made of choice flowers by Mrs Morris, Miss Alexander, and the Misses Grover, were placed upou the coffin after it nad been laid in the vauit. LAECIKNY. — At the borough police-court OR Moaday, before the Mayor, Ü R. O. Jones and Aldermen Alexander and Bowen, John J. Camp- bell, a labourer, was charged with stealing a carpet bag, a blanket, and a number of other ar- ticles, the piOperiy of John Sullivan, a labourer. The prosecutor and prisoner in November last lodged at a house in Mary Ann Street, and on the 2SiU the prosecutor missed his carpet bag, a num- ber of articles of clothing, a blanket, some turn- overs and other articles. The prisoner absconded, and was in a day or two apprehended at Bristol, and sent to prison for one month. Detective James, 0:1 Saturday, went to Bristol, and on his being released from custoly ha apprehended him on the present charge. Prisoner admitted that the clothes he had 011 belonged to the prosecittor. He also informed Deteciive James where he had pledged the blanket and other articles, and t 1;ef08 were found at the shops indicated by him. The prisoner now pleaded guilty, and v. as sentte prison for six months with hard labour. STEALING FEOJI THE PKIISON.—Eliza Falby, a woman well known to the police, was charged on a remand, with stealing from the person of WT :iam Rawle, a ship's master, the sum of 16,; 61 at the King's Cross public-house, Caroline-street, on Friday. The case was heard ou Saturday but ad- journed, as the female searcher at the police- station was not pirseut. She now proved finding the money in the prisoner's stocling. The prisoner then put a half-sovereign into her mouth, and it was with dihicuity removed. She now pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for three montla with hard labour. ABTILLEKY DINNER.—On Monday evening the officers cf the F Latterv gave beir annual dinner to the men at the Drili-hail, Cardiff. About 45 sat down to a well-spread table in the club-room, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Captain Strina presided, and the other officers present were—Lieut. Bassett, Captain Ingram, and Lieut. Maun. The usual loyal patriotic toasts having been honoured, the health of the chairman was proposed. Several good singera helped very materially to add to the evening's enjoyment. TESTIMONIAL TO INSPECTOR LEWIS. — Three months since Police Inspector Lewis, who had had the police superintendence at Canton, was removed to Cardiff. During the time he Lad the control oi the police force at Canton he gave the greatest satisfaction to the inhabitants of that place, who regretted his removal from that district. Soon after his removal, a subscription was headed by the members of the Cardiff "n Council, and a handsome sum has been rais l, which will be presented -to the inspector in a few days.
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PONTYPRIDD. SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—The annivet« sary of the Tabernacle Baptist Sunuay-scbool wat held on Sunday and Monday last. On Sundays there were services at 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m, an on Monday at 7 p.m. The ministers were tht Rev. D. Davies (Dewi Devarj), Merthyr, and Mr Tnom^s, the Baptist minister, Porth, both. whom are very popuinr, and large congregation were present at each meeting. The school is in 1 most flourishing state.
APPREHENDED RIO FT IN .RDSSIA.…
APPREHENDED RIO FT IN RDSSIA. M ST. PETERSBURG, Sunday.—The pobce authorities are extremely vigilant at present, as fears are entertained that cmeutes may break out at different points. According y, the troops of the Imperial Guards are so arranged that their services can be u 1 se at an hour's notice, and at any point. By the order of the Government the Charkow Academia is closed. At Moscow mattes are reported to be equally serious. ron^c ■ BERLIN, Sunday.-A telegram from St. Petersburg announces that t ie po police have been increased by 1, be distributed among the large towns where the Nihilists are stirring.
THE SOCIALISTS. ,j
THE SOCIALISTS. BERLIN, Sunday.-The Berlin have again banned Die Latent of Call Hirsch at Brussels, and six other publications to- day announced by the official gazett a sup- pressed in accordance with the provisions of the Socialist law. The Socialist Democrats have lately carried most of their municipal candidates in the districts around Leipsic, and one of their order will atajid for Breslau at the forthcoming election for tho Reich- PARIS, Sunday.— the editor of the local Republican paper was sentenced to three months imprisonment and 2,000f. fine, and the publIsher to one month's imprisonment aiid 200f. fine, for the article insulting the Kmg of Spam.
CHINESE EMIGRATION TO AMERICA.
CHINESE EMIGRATION TO AMERICA. WASHINGTON, Sunday.—The Cabinet, after discussing the Chinese immigration question, instructed the Secretary of State to open negotiations with China for the modification of the treaty so as to restrict immigration. This course is taken to-satisfy a, strong feeling in the Pacific States against Chinese immi- gration.
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CONTINUED ADVANCE OF! GENERAL…
CONTINUED ADVANCE OF GENERAL ROBERTS. SURRENDER OF THE GOVERNOR OF BUKK. IMPORTANT DISPATTCH FROM THE VICEROY. The follywing has been sent out from the India Office for publication :— From the Viceroy, January 5th, 1879. A gang of 40 to 50 Kuki Khel malcon- tents is reported to be still harrassing the pass near Ali Musjid, but they make no stand. The political officer was endeavour- ing to break them up, and was to meet Kuki Khel Jirga yesterday. Cavagnari reports that Sayad Mahomed, of Kunar, is expected at Jellalabad early this week. Wali Mahomed has refused to obey Yakoob's call to Cabul, and has gone to Kushi. Some of Shere Ali's body guard that accompanied him to Turkestan have deserted and returned home. 't Roberts entered the Khost territory on Friday. The road was fair, but the country more confined. Villages pros- perous. Most of the Malicks came to meet him.
NEWS FROMTHE QUETTA COLUMN.
NEWS FROMTHE QUETTA COLUMN. QUETTA, Sunday (4.20 p. m.—Your corres- pondent at Cheman reports that the British outposts have sighted the enemy. An ad- vance of 12 miles was made yesterday, and Candahar is distant three marches only.— Telegraph. —
AFFAIRS AT JELLALABAD.
AFFAIRS AT JELLALABAD. JEXLALABAD, Friday.—Syud Mahomood Badshah of Koonar is expected here early next week. The attendance of this chief is considered as very important, as he has great influence in the Khanates of Bajour, Dir, and Chitral. Yakoob Khan is reported to have but little interest at Cabul, and it is said that he is preparing for flight, probably in tlio direction of Herat, The troops at ¡ Cabul are beyond control, and civic commo- tions are imminent. The Ghilzai chiefs are I responding favourably to Major Cavagnari's communications, and some of them attended tlie Durbar held on Jan. 1.—Telegraph.
RUMOURS FROM CALCUTTA.
RUMOURS FROM CALCUTTA. CALCUTTA, Sunday.—The salient fact in the political situation is that the Ameer is a fugitive, and that such authority as for the moment exists in Afghanistan is represented by the ex-prisoner, Yakoob Khan. Before his flight the Ameer is' understood to have ad- dressed a letter to Major Cavagnari, as repre- senting the British Government, in which he expressed well-counterfeited astonishment that the Viceroy should have viewed in so serious a light his refusal to allow a mission to pass Ali Musjid. He further, if report may be believed, expressed his intention of seeking an asylum at St. Petersburg, there to bring the harsh treatment he had received before the European Powers. He also de- signated Yakoob Khan as his repre- scntaLive. It was rumoured here that the latter was about to repair to Jellalabad to make submission, but probably no such decisive step has yet been contemplated by him. Meanwhile, it seems that the prophets of evil who preached that war with the Ameer meant rousing into undying hostility the wholo population of *e 1c<?un"'1T' have not been sufficiently watchful of the signs of the times. Oa the contrary there is some reason to believe that, one by one, the leaders of the various influential triocs in Afghanistan have become alienated from bhere Ali, until at last his aU, is viewed by the country generally with indifference, II not positive satisfaction.
RUSSIA AND AFGHANISTAN.
RUSSIA AND AFGHANISTAN. ST. PETERSBURG, Monday.—The state- ment published in London to the effect that the Ameer had sought the protection of Rusaia obtains no credence in well-informed quarters here, nor has anv in- formation been received from which it ™i.^f be inferred that Shere Ali wished to make his way to Russian territory. CALCUTTA, Monday.-A Band of Muchsun Maziris have made an invasion into British territory, and plundered and burnt a tank. Thoy then returned to the hills. Reinforce- ments are being sent to prevent a repetition.
THE cornishjaSFIAILURE.
THE cornishjaSFIAILURE. CONTINUATION OF THE EXCITEMENT. PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE COLLAPSE. Our Truro correspondent telegraphed on Monday afternoon The greatest excitement still prevails in Truro, Palmoutli, Kedruth, and Penryu con- sequent on the disastrous failure of the Cornish Bank. Nothing is yet definitely known as to the probable amount of assets or liabilities. It is said that the liabilities amount to over one million sterling, but of this. there is no official confirma- tion. The assets, it is said, however, will turn out very well if the estate is not realized too hurriedly. The inconvenience; caused by the suduen closing of the bank has been very gl eat in places where the bank had branches. Most of. the pucblic institutions of Truro and Falmouth are creditors of the bank, the aggregate balance amounting to many thousands of pounds. In the neighbourhood of Redruth most of the principal mines of West Cornwall are situated a.nd these are largely concerned with the bank, and some of them are indebted to it to a con- siderable extent, and, if called on for an immediate Payment, the strain would not mend matters. t is generally conceded that the failure was chieflv brought about by Messrs Tweedy and Co.'s indis- creet circular, stating -arrangements were bein g baS« nlf fV?? one-third oi the share of the that\L^ i >' by their late Partner, and strenSL^vl H ™°uld be considerably Conf. ^rv • e c'rcuiar had quite a m 1 T effect to intended. Many business men w i.o ruuninj; accounts -at the bank with many depositors took alarm, and a disastrous rrn ensued. Our Redruth correspondent telegraphed on Mondav evening The circulars issued by Messrs Tweedy, Williams and Co, on Saturday, seemJd to have partially allayed excitement in this town but country depositors are still hurrying to ascertain t the latest news. Strong hones are entertained that 20s in the J6 will be paid to to the bank's creditors, Mr Charles Tweedy is treasurer of the Kedruth Savings' Bank, but the closing of the Cornish Bank will in no way affect the depositors of the former institution. Mr Charles Tweedy it also treasurer of the Miners' Hosipital Committee Fund, also of the Redruth institution and several other local charities. Much sympathy is felt for him, and a social tea and conversazione in connection with the Red- ruth Church has been postponed on account of the feeling engendered by the failure of the Cornish ^■Enjoyment ssems to be out of the question at Dresent. Some misconception seems to prevail respecting tha mines. They will be but compara- tively affected by the failure, as all the large mines will, in the ordinary course of working, be able to sell sufficient tin amply to meet the coming labour wages' payments. Most of the holders of bank notes in this neighbourhood are unwilling to sell them at a discount, except in cases where cash is urgently required. It is stated that other bankers in the neighbourhood have large sums available should any of their depositors wish to withdraw. ~The Press Association special correspondent, telegraphing on Monday from Truro, said the amount of the liabilities of the bank are variously estimated at from four to six hundred thousand pounds. Some mines have largely overdrawn their accounts, stated at probably fifty thousand pounds. The deposit accounts are believed to be heavy,and are currently set down at from £350,000 to £ 5;)0,000, mostly bearing interest at three per cent. Accommodation is offered by other lopa.1 banks to respectable parties, but the distress will be severely felt. Nothing is known with certainty as to the dividend on the estate.
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------------DEATH OF IAGO…
DEATH OF IAGO EMLYN. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM.] We have to announce the death of the Rev. James James, better known to his countrymen as Iago Emlyn. Mr James, who died in Bristol, was for several years a Congregational minister in two or three places in England and Wales, but he had retired from the ministry for many years. He was best known as a Welsh poet of a high order, and as an etymologist it is doubtful if he had a contemporary rival. Nearly 60 years ago be carried off many of the prizes for various poetical produc- tions, and since then several volumes of his works have been published, the principal ones being his poetical and prose works, published in 1863, and a prize essay on Welsh nomenclature, which ape peared in 18G9. Mr James was distinguished for the geniality of his disposition. He had attained the age of 79 years. He leaves a widow, but no children.
JUDGE-FALCONER ON IN.TEMPERANCE.
JUDGE-FALCONER ON IN- TEMPERANCE. At the Swansea county.court, on Monday, a case of a workman, summoned for non-payment i j3 taker's bill, was heard, when the wife pleaded inability to pay. The baker said th? man was earning good money, but he believed the wife did not get it, for the man regularly spent a good portion of his earnings at the public-house. Another case of a similar character was afterwards heard, when the judge made reference to the large amount of work entailed upon him by people wasting money, instead of using it for their own proper support. Having made a few re- marks applicable to the cases mentioned, he went on to say that, unfortunately, these drinking habits were not altogether characteristic of the lower classes, but that men of culture and position were in the habit of giving way to drink as frequently, perhaps, as the working classes. He mentioned two cases that had come to his know- ledge, of young gentlemen possessing everything a man could wish for to make him happY-a. liberal education, happy surrounding, large estates r^.u^ *,ey dissipated their fortunes ill drink, and botn died about 30 years of age. Inquiring after- wards as to the reason of one person's death, the somewhat poetical reply was made that he was too fond of listening to the midnight chimes, lnep had everything to keep them from drink, and yet they gave way to it.
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A PERFECFvmAGoTT MARDY. At the Pentre sessions, on Monday—before Mr Illlams;the stipendiary magistrate—a woman named _?Jane Hughes was charged with seriously assaulting three persons at Mardy, Ferndals, on the 24th December, namely, Jane Williams, her daughter Sarah Jane Williams, and Jonah Harris. Mr David Rosser prosecuted, and Mr Lake, assist- ant to Mr Waiter H. Morgan, defended. Com- plainant Jane Williams said that she and her daugher had baen in the habit of taking money over to Mr Harris, for Mrs Hughes, to pay for clothes. On the occasion in question Mrs Hughes accused her daughter of keeping some money, which resulted in a disturbance, and ended in a scuffle. Defendant knocked two of her teeth out, and gave a black eye to her daughter, at the same time abusing them both very badly. Jonah Harris said that he went to defendant's house on the day named at the same time as the other complainant. Defendant called him names, and afterwards resumed the quarrel with Mrs. Hughes and her daughter. They came in contact with each other, and both fell. He (Harris) then interfered, upon which the defendant took hold of a brush and hit him on his arm until she put it out of place. He was greatly abused and turned out of the house. Had ever since been under medical treatment. The daughter assisted her mother in what she did.—Defendant was ordered to pay 20s and costs for assaulting Jane Williams, 10s and costs for assaulting Sarah Jane Williams, and 20s and costs for the assault upon Jonah Harris.
PEAnTH LOCAL BOARD.
PEAnTH LOCAL BOARD. PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS AT PENARTH. The monthly mesting of this board was held on Monday. Mr 11. Forrest lutho chair. There were present Messrs J. S. Corhett, C. Tinker, J. Richards, T. Griffiths, T. Leyshon, T. R. Tiiomp on, and H. A. Jones. The Collector, Mr J. Llewellyn, reported that Le had collected on the general district rate since last return £ .'52 .1." lOd, leaving a balance recover- Tne O e;k reported that a deputation from the P"i;:c¡ ti Board .could wait upon the Mayor or Parliamentary Committee of the Cardiff TI.W-.J Council on Tuesday, with reference to the 1\:11 lor the purchase of the Cardiff Waterworks. The only point in the Bill that affected the in- habitants of Penarth was that referring to the charge water, which according to the Bill, need not be the same as that charged at Cardiff, and might be much heavier. The CiiAir.fAN said that the Cardiff district might become much enlarged, and by the clause which it was proposed to insert in the Bill, the rate at Cardiff might be 6d while the rate at Peuartli remained at lOd. He did not believe that Parliament would sanction such an anomaly, or that the Waterworks should be purchased to the exclusive advantage of Cardiff, and the ex- clusion of Penarth, for which place, as well as Cardiff, the Act was obtained originally, and if the board or some one did not oppose, he thought on the part of the vVindsor Estate lie should do so. Dr. Nell, the medical officer, reported that the health of the district for the past quarter had been extremely good, and the mortality low. The reports would be prepared and presented at the next meoting. Mr THOMPSON, in accordance with notice, brought forward the question of private improve- ments. It was now time for the board to decide whether the work should be carried out or not. Some mouths ago a committee was appointed to go round the district, and ascertain which of the streets had better be commenced at once. They then suggested Glebe-street and Salop-street. Subsequently a deputation of the owners of pro- perty in these streets waited upon the board and pointed out the depression in trade, the result be- ing that the work was deferred till the next spring. From that time it was again postponed, and had not yet been commenced. He mow pro- posed that the necessary notices be served on the owners and occupiers of property iu Salop-street, Glebe-street, to carry out the private improve- ments in accordance with the requirements of the board. The CHAIRMAN said that he was as anxious as any member of the board that the work should be pro- ceeded with. He should like to see Penarth put into a good position, and the only reason he had for not moving in the matter before waa the depressed state of trade, and the work had been postponed until better times. In carrying out these improvements as the board "rreqnired them to be done, the work would press heavily upon the owners of property still this was one of the points which the local board was formed to carry out. Had it not been for the state of the streets in this respect the local board would not have been appointed. As far as the Windsor estate was concerned, he would promise that all that was required would be done, but it was necessary that plans should be prepared, and specifications drawn out, and for this pur- pose he should suggest that Mr Thompson's notice be altered, when he would second it with pleasure. It was eventually agreed that the surveyor should prepare the plans and specifications for the Glebe-street private improvements first of all, and that they should be submitted to the public works committee, and the work proceeded with as soon as possible. Mr Corbett (the clerk) mentioned that he was a candidate for the office of town-clerk tor Cardiff, and asked for a testimonial from the board. Mr THOMPSON proposed, and the CHAIRMAN seconded, a resolution that the testimonial should be prepared by the members, and signed by the chairman on behalf of the board. Both gentlemen spoke very highly of Mr Corbett as their clerk. Some plans were passed, cheques signed, and the meeting separated.
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THE DEPRESSION IN TRADE AND…
THE DEPRESSION IN TRADE AND THE DISTRESS. SWANSEA. A meeting of the North Ward Relief Committee was held on Saturday, when the followiug resolu- tion was passed :—That your committee, from information with which they have been furnished from reliable sources, are of opinion that distress in the West Ward is not at present of such an acute and wide-spread character as to require special measures for relief. The poverty which naturally prevails at this season is, no doubt, to some extent aggravated by the slackness of trade, and it cannot be denied that there is much want and misery among the poor, but unless the distress assumes more formidable dimensions the Poor-law authori ies are quite able to deal with it. We think that any indiscriminate distri- bution of charity on a large scale at this moment would have a mischievous effeefc, and would para- lyse the action of the guardians of the poor. Where assistance is most needed is amongst the poor class of householders, who are sorely pinched to pay their rates and rents, and who, from no fault of their own, are brought to the verge of pauperism. Your committee recommend that the funds received and promised up to the present time be distributed by a small committee, and in case of urgent necessity to make a further appeal to the puhlic." A meeting of the central committee was held at the Guildhall, on Monday, the Mayor (Mr J. Rogers) in the chair. The following resolution was agreed to :—" That having heard the reports of the several local committees, it is resolved that the central committee, consisting of the following [ gentlemen: The Mayor (Mr J. Rogers), Mr J. C. Fowler, Mr E. Bath, Mr T. Phillips, Mr T. Trew, Mr F. S. Bishop, Mr J. T. D. Llewelyn, and Mr R. C. Cawkcr, with power to add to their number, be appointed to distribute the funds received and promised, and to make further appeals to the public if circumstances should require it. that the existing ward committees be distributed at once, and that those gentlemen be requested to consider, and to report to this committee, as to the best mode of establishing a permanent local charity association, with the view of organising charitable relief, and suppressing mendicityin the borough." A resolu- tion was also passed that the local committees should meet at their several places on Wednesday next, at three o'clock, to draw up a list of deserv- ing cases, to submit to the central committee. NEWPORT. On Monday there was a meeting of the com- mittee recently formed for the purpose of or- ganizing a general system of relief for all who are in a condition "of poverty and distress, produced mainly by the severity of the weather and the long-continued depression of trade, and the conse- quent lack of employment. It appeared from statements made that there is much more poverty existing amonst certain classes than had been an- ticipated by the promoters of the relief scheme. It 1 was resolved to prepare the soup at the kitchens connected with the slaughterhouses, and that its distribution shall be made, gratuitously, daily at the ragged schools, Dock-street, so long as the distress is known to continue. The town had, therefore, been divided into districts, and sub- committees appointed for each division, whose duty it will be to enquire into all cases in which relief shall be applied for, aud to give or with- hold tickets accordingly. The system adouted ap- pears to be complete, and will no doubt prove a great boon to deserving recipients. LLANGKNNECH. Notice was posted on Monday morning at the Llangennech Tin-plate Works (Limited), that all contracts will terminate in one week from this date. The impression amongst the men is that it means a reduction in wages. PONTARDAWE. Notices have been posted up at all the collieries of the Primrose Coal Company to terminate con- tracts in a month. END OF THE STRIKE AT THE CYMMER STEAM COAL COLLIERY. On Friday last the workmen who were em- ployed at the above colliery held their last meet- ing, which proved so successful that the employes and employers came to terms. Work will now shortly be resumed in both pits. The termination of the above strike baa removed a cloud which has been hanging over Cymmer and'vicinity for the past 15 weeks.
THE MIDLAND RAILWAY STRIKE.
THE MIDLAND RAILWAY STRIKE. IMPENDING STRIKE OF SIGNALMEN. EXPECTED DISAFFECTION OF DRIVERS. About 100 men in Birmingham are affected by the strike on the Midland Railway. They held a meeting on Monday, and are determined to hold out against the company's new system. Goods traffic at Birmingham has been carried on very satisfactorily by the new men. The officials say tiiat the company are determined not to yield. Already sufficient applications have been received to fill twice over the places of the men on strike. The men on strike in the Leeds district are con- fident that the directors will reconsider their decision, and that an amicable understanding will be arrived at. On Monday a largely-attended meeting of signalmen was held in Leeds to consider the advisability of resisting the proposed reduc- tion of Is per week in the wages of the signalmen throughout the Midland system. After a long discussion it was unanimously resolved to resist the reduction to the utmost, and to strike on the 10th inst, if it was made. Our special correspondent at Derby, telegraph- ing on Monday evening, says :—From what has transpired to-day, it would seem hopeless to ex- pect aa immediate termination to the strike which has taken place among the servants of the Mid- land Railway. About a dozen delegates from the principal points on the Midland system arrived in Derby in the course of to-day, and, according to arrangement, had an interview with Mr Ail port and several of the directors, at the Midland Offices. The interview took place in private, and was a most protracted one, lasting close on three hours. The delegates re- presented the shunters as well as the guadds, and each one was allowed to speak, and was listened to patiently. Tbejmen declared their obieciion, not only to the reduction of wages pro- posed, but to a trip system" aitogeter, and asked that their hours of labour should not ex- ceed 60 per week. The reply of the directors was that the men knew the terms on which they could come, and that no concession whatever would be made. The delegates then retired and announced the result to themen, who continue to show a very determined attitude. Just after the result of the interview had been announced a telegram was received from Mr Bass, M.P., in which he said he strongly disapproved of the course of the directors, and would do what he could to restore the former condition of things. In the meantime, the places of the men are being rapidly filled up. Labour is so scarce that there are plenty of applications for the vacant situations, but of course the com- pany has to be careful in its choice of men. There are still delays in the coal and mineral trains, but the general goods trains are being run with tolerable regularity, and every day as the new men le:t.rn their'duties, the inconvenience will beles-sfelt. The day signalmen and other Midland Pvailway employes met at Wigston on Monday morning, and agreed to support the goods guards on strike. Our Leicester correspondent states that the drivers are greatly disaffected at having to go out with incompetent guards, and complications in their case are also feared. The secretary of the iroods guards on strike denies the truth of the Midland Company's state- ment that trains are running so regularly as usual. He also asserts that a large number of firemen and drivers intend to follow the example of the goods guards in protesting against the trip system. At Nottingham the guards were informed on Mon- day that they must return to duty that night, or they will not be taken on again. A mass meeting of the Midland Railway servants was heldat Notting- ham, on Friday night, to protest against the pro- posed reduction in the wages of certain of the Company's employes. Owing to the extreme coldness of the weather there was only a limited attendance, and after hearing a statement from the chairman, Mr Hague, the meeting dispersed. At a large meeting of the Midland guards on Monday night, at Welliugboro, the men pledged themselves to resist to the utmost the demands of the company. Three men who had been sent by the company to take charge of the trains refused to do so, on the ground of not having sufficient knowledge of the road. Our Carlisle correspondent telegraphs that there are about 17 goods guards employed there at this end, on the Midland Railway system, and 13 of these do not intend to resume work. Their week expired on Saturday night, but as there are only two goods trains despatched on Mondays, the majority of the men will not have an oppor. tuni$v of going upon their journeys until to-day (Tuéiáy), so that the strike will not be actually developed until to-day. The goods guards and men employed in the locomotive department have held meetings, at which the course taken by the company was strongly condemned. The men of the locomotive department complained that inexpe- rienced men were being employed to do the work of old servants, to the danger of the lives of the travelling public. The men of the locomotive 1 department expressed their determination to stand by the goods guards, unless the directors agree to what they would consider reasonable terms.. A second meeting of the London men out on strike was held on Monday night, at the Constitu- tion Tavern, Kentish Town. Mr Jeakyn who presided, exhorted the men to remain firm, as he had every reason to believe that their efforts would be attended with success. He believed in a few days the strikers would be reinforced by large numbers of railway men— drivers, stokers, and very likely the passenger drivers and firemen, and.then the company would find out that they could not do without the men. He asked the meeting if the company did its best to protect the lives of their servants. In response to this apoeal the men present answered stongly in the negative. A locomotive man said he believed his fellow workmen would help the goods guards, even if they did not come out them- selves. A telegram from Wellingboro' was here read, fitating that a meeting of engine men had been held there on Monday, and that the engine drivers refused to go out with men who did not know the roa l. This announcement was received with en- thusiastic applause. The goods guards at Sheffield held a meeting on Monday night to receive the report of the delegate, who went with the deputation to wait upon the Midland Railway directors. The report represented the directors as decidedly firm iu their demand for trip trains as'opposed to hour trains, and the recommendation of the deputation was to resist the demand of the directors. A guard moved that the men remain out, and fight the principle to the bitter end. He said the men had been promised the support of the other men on the lines, and he ridiculed the idea that other companies could help the Midland by lend- ing guards. Those lines would require all their guards to manage the extra traffic, and as a proof of ihat. ho mentioned that not a single train bad come into Sheffield that day. Inexperienced men were sent oat in charge of the trains over difficult lines, and he was convinced that were the Board of Trade aware of the real facts they would put a 8&0 to the traffic geggigaced men appointed. The resolution was seconded, and ) carried with acclamation. A telegram from London, on Monday night, said :—All the goods trains due at St. Pancras to- day up till six p.m. have arrived all right. Up till to-night the engine-drivers and stokers have worked heartily, but the signalmen are regarded as rather shaky. In response to the company's advertisement for men, there were a large number of applicants, and many first-class workmen, who had been in the service of other railways, were engaged to replace those on strike. DECISION TO RETURN TO WORK AT CARLISLE. At a meeting held at Carlisle late on Monday night, the men decided that, as unanimity did not prevail, they would accept the company's terms, and all of tiwill except thiee will resume work. Another meeting was held at Derby, at which it was resolved to ask Mr Allport to receive a second deputation. He assented, and six guards waited on him, but nosatisfact.ory result followed
THE ENGINEERS AND THE NINE…
THE ENGINEERS AND THE NINE HOURS MOVEMENT. The Amalgamated Society of the Engineers continue their preparations to meet any decision that may be come to by the Employers' Associa- tion, respecting an alteration in the present nine hours system. From the society's financial posi- tion, and the aid pledged to it by collateral societies which have always acted in concert with it on the time in question, it has no anxiety as to results. The men state that they do not fear the importation of foreign workmen after the experi- ence of the employers at Newcastle-on-Tyne, in 1S71, when large numbers of foreigners were brought to fill the places of the men then on strike, but who, a few weeks afterwards, the rem- ployers were very glad to get rid of on account of their inefficiency.
STRIKES AND OTHER LABOUR DISPUTES.
STRIKES AND OTHER LABOUR DISPUTES. The men employed at the Bangor shipbuilding yards struck work on Monday against a reduction of 3s per week in their wages. A general notice of a reduction of wages has been given throughout the district. The strike of dock-side labourers at Hull still continues, and is causing great inconvenience, es- pecially in loading and discharging weekly steamers. Loading firms, on Monday, introduced a number of men from Selby, Sheffield, and other towns. The strangers were taken on board the steamers and given a gxid meal. but as soon as they saw the thousands of men on strike congre- gated on the quays they declined to work. The workmen at the Middlesborough Ship-yard struck work on Monday against a reduction "of 5 per cent. The Britannia Iron Works, Middlesborontrh, have been closed. The Clay Lane Iron Works. Middlesborough, will be forthwith damped down. Five hundred coach-builders, at Liverpool, have struck work agai:.st a proposed extension of hours. The men employed at Messrs. Wilson Brothers, of Cornholme, and Messrs, Hellhvell & Son, Gadsey, Todmorden, struck work on Monday against a proposed reduction of 10 per cent. The men were willing to submit to a 5 per cent reduc- tion.
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HIGHWAY nOBBERY WITH VLOLLNCE AT BRECON. THEFT OF £39 BY WOMEN. On Monday, at the Brecon Borough Dolice- court, Ann Davies (married woman) and "Eliza- beth Carr (single woman) were brought up in custody charged with assaulting and wounding William Edwards, farmer, Cwmdu, robbing him of £ 39. It appears that prosecutor had been drinking^with prisoners, and took them up the ro.,d. Whilst on the way he was struck on tlie head vith a stone or some implement, and robbed. After hearing the evidence the bench committed prisoners for trial at the assizes. Ir Ed-ar H. Thomas prosecuted, and Mr Bishop and Mr Fowlet. defended the prisoners.
DII, MILWARD AND THE CARDIFF…
DII, MILWARD AND THE CARDIFF BOARD OF GUARDIANS To (he Editor of the SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS. T SLK,— In your impression of to-day in the 26th line of my letter, you have this sentence, "I was never asked to see the deceased man,"—I do not know whether it is your compositor's error or mine, but what I should have written was" I was never asked to attend the deceased." By inserting this correction you will oblige. Sir, Yours, &c.. JAMES MILWARD. Cardiff, Jan. 6th, lS7!. SIR,—I have real with much pain and astonish- ment a letter from Dr Milward in your columns of to-day. I suspect it will convince those who have hitherto doubted, that Dr Milwar.i—although a clever professional man-is not judicious nor courteous, and that Dr Milward, being his own special pleader, has, to use an old phrase, a fool for a client." The doctor says that Mr Jacobs, a member of the board, was called upon" to defend himself from tbe charge of making light of the acts of for- gery and embezzlement of the late relieving officer." Who called upon him, pray? Dr. Miiward in his initial statement is altogether wrong. Mr Jacobs claimed, and exercised, his right to lefute a wilfully inaccurate personal statement, put forth, presumably, by a guardian. If the sruardiau who wrote the letter in question w as present at Saturday's meeting, he took his castigation quietly. Not so Dr. Miiward. who seemed to burden himself with the onus of the letter, by his desire, entirely out of place, to make a speech as if lie were a member of the board, in- stead of its paid servant. Mr Jacobs repeated his opinion—to my mind fundamentally found-that if it was justifiable to suspend a relieviug-o&cer for making away with a comparatively small sum of money (which will be recouped by his sureties) it was more justifiable to suspend a medical-officer accused of ncglecting a patient. Mrdacobs may be right, or he may be wrong. He is as much en- titled to the expression of his opinion as Dr Milward's voluble friends to the contrary. Dr Miiward thinks otherwise, and goes the length of charging Mr Jacobs with saying, Mr Stone with eadorsing, and Alderman David with allowing to be said, what each knew to be untrue A more wilful piece of bad manners and unjustifiable rudeness I have never known. Whatever Dr Miiward thought of Messrs Stone and Jacobs, he was en- titled to remember the respect and deference due to the chairman of the board—a gentleman above all suspicion of unfairness, who has never in the course of a long and honoured life been previously charged with wilful wrong-doing, and whose bare word would be taken for as many thousands as Dr Milward's for pounds, I think the public will seek no better evidence as to the most credible witness in the rival testimonies of Mr Ellis and Dr Miiward. A paid servant of the board of guardians, who could so far forget him- self, as in cold blood to grossly insult the honoured chairman, does not deserve, aud will not get, much mercy at the board's hands. Tested by his owu written standard, Dr Milward is not a courteous gentleman. The very fact that Mr Ellis threatened to report Dr Miiward proves in ^.itself; .that Mr Ellis thought Mercy's case urgent—and to my mind destroys Dr Mil- ward's whole detence. He admits, by the way, he was rude to Mr Eiiis, Will the Dr dare to re- peat to Alderman David's face what he has printed under his name? Not one of Alderman David's equals would dare to do this. Of a truth, in dog- s iciety the mongrel cur will bark where the mastiff would not dare te bite. Messrs Stone and Jacobs can and will take care of themselves. But the board owe it to themselves to stigmatise the asperser of its excellent chairman.—I am. &c., INDIGNANT. SIB,—I was astonished by reading Dr Milward's letter in your issue this morning. This sweeping accusation against the Chairman of the Carditf Board of Guardians naturally made me inquire whether Alderman David had resigned his office. If wy supposition proved to be correct I should not think it worth my while to trouble you with this communication. The highly respected Alder. man still occupies the proud position, but this is the first time I have heard his ntness questioned. Hitherto, meu of all shades of opinion have acknowledged bis urbanity and fairness at the board, in the counci], and on the bench. Dr. Milward's assertion is now before the public, and Alderman David's antecedents are well known, so that the public will have no diffi- culty in drawing a just conclusion. One portion of Dr. Milward's letter closely resembles the exclamation of some wilful and passionate school- boy, who has not been allowed to have his own way in school. As soon as he has reached the play- ground, far enough from the eye ot the master, whose duty it was to keep him in order, he shouts —l'I should not say it there, "I will say it here." The wayward boy, regardless of conse- quences. finds there are other restraints besides those of the master, and Dr. Miiward may yet learn the same lesson. We have it on the highest authority that, "All that a man hath will he give for his life," so that Mr Jacobs was perfectly justified in estimating human life above all other considerations. Dr. Ivlilward's "ringing the changes" on Jacobs and Stone, with occasional variations on Stone and Jacobs, will be estimated at its proper value. The services ren- dered by these vigilant members of the board are known and appreciated by the ratepayers, so that Mr Stone, Mr Jacobs, as well as Alderman David, can be confidently ieft in the hands of the public, whohaveat each election signified their appreciation of the v.duable services these gentlemen have ren- dered. Dr. Miiward defiantly exclaims I court inquiry." If reports be correct, his wish will be gratified. As he knows this, and is so confident of the favourable result, why does he not patiently wait ? The impartial aud thoughtful will very naturally seek some reason for this irritable disquietude before the inquiry takes places. It would have been better and more dignified in Dr Miiward if he had attended to the apostolical injunction— "Judge nothing before the time." The course he has adopted will Hot be beneficial to himself, noi acceptable to the chairman of the guardians, nor the ratepayers.—I am. &c., Cardiff, Jan. 6th, 1879. SIR,—The proceedings of tbe Board of Guar- dians are attaining an enviable notoriety by the conduct of some of its officers, foremost among them being Dr. Miiward. His conduct in "rush- ing into print" cannot fail to be characterised as highly indiscreet and injudicious. As an officer of the board, when a charge is laid against him, and has taken the form of being reported to the Local Government Board, it is for him to mani- fest that confidence in his case as to wait calmly for the inquiry, and to vindicate his conduct be- fore the proper authorities. Nothing can justify his conduct in penning the letter which appears in your issue of to-day, containing charges of the grossest kind against some at the elected members of that board—viz., Mr Jacobs and Mr Stone, and above all, even against the respected chairman himself. That they" make the meetiJJgs of the board of guaidians the vehicle for their aud tiijtfL hthdJ.L1 chairman." These assertions I consider highly ] reprehensible in a servant of the board. Mr j Miiward still goes yet further on the path of im- ] pudence and imprudence, to tlie length even of calling Mr Jacobs and Mr Stone and the chair- man, iu plain English, liars." Now let us see the grounds upon which he does so. Mr Mil- ward says:— "It was vvellpcnown to the guardians that I was never asked to see the deceased man. This really does seem coolly audacious. Does not the evidence of Mr Ellis before the committee contradict this? And did not one of the guardians justify Mr Milward's conduct in not disarranging his business. &c. And, in fact, did not one of the doctors at the board said he would not go if Mr EiJis had been so strict with him. What about the word "urgent" so much insisted upon? What, in fact, did Dr. ^Miiward visit the case for at all ? I am sure Mr Milward will upon cool and serio-is reflection see the folly of thus rush;: into print. As for Mr Jacobs and Mr Stone having private ends to serve, it really sounds most contemptible, especially from a gentleman educated for a. profession that prides itself so largely and exclusively that it possesses this manly virtue. Both these gentle- men (Mr Stone and Mr Jacobs) are men well known for their integrity and independence in public life, and it cannot fail to reflect discredi- tably upon the man who thus endeavours to vellify them. As to the chairman, his high bearing and gentlemanliness is almost proverbial, and to insinuate that he could become a party to any trickery of the kind insinuated, is disgraceful. I think the board should at its next meeting express itself strongly in this direction, and pay a tribute to the fairness aud impartiality with which their esteemed chairman conducts the business of the board. C. H. LlandafT, January Gth, 1878. SIR, Dr Miiward, in his letter which appears in to--TRY'S issue, starts with the assertion that his assailants continually make the meetings of the guardians a vehicle for their slanders," un- checked by the chairman, who always rules hitn out of order if he attempts to defend himself. The above is sufficient to show conclusively that the doctor appreciates the value of the advice, "If you have a bad case, abuse your opponents." Let me ask where the doctor finds that Mr Jacobs attributed the loss of Mercy's life to him ? I fail to see how such a view can be held from the published reports of that member's speeches, but I do find that lie asserts that Dr Miiward deserves severe censure for his alleged negligence and dilatoriness in attending a rase the seriousness of which was so forcibly pointed out to him by Mr Ellis, and who will gainsay this in face of such complete evidence ? Your correspondent says:—"It was well known I was never asked to see the deceased. Why then did he visit him ? And why did he tell Mr Ellis he would break through his routine if he (Mr Ellis) would say the case was urgent, and why did Mr Ellis threaten to report him to his employers if he did not at once visit Mercy? All these facts were attested to at the board's inquiry, and as vet there has been no denial of them. If they are facts the untruths are not uttered by Messrs Scone and Jacobs, as asserted by the Dr., but by himself. He certainly has a right "to be protected against any false colouring being put upon his actions," but so have his opponents, and as I have shown the falsity is so far all on the side of the doctor. The assertion that these gentlemen have private interests to serve" in attacking the medical officer, req nires a large grain of salt to make it palatable, and is so utterly discourteous as to cause wonder at its emanation from a member of the learned proiession." I hope the style of the doctor's effusion is not dic- tated by the "Consolidated Orders."—T am. kc., "PEXKHYX." Cardiff, Gth January, 1879.
--ALETHOGRAPHIC SHORTHAND.I
ALETHOGRAPHIC SHORTHAND. To the Editor of the SOUTH WALES DAILY EWS. SIR,—The valuable science of shorthand has been regarded as an attainment possible only to the privileged pen, and that only after years of laborious study. But since the invention of alethographic shorthand, the ti.ne-sparing art has been made possible to ali who can read and write, aud can be acquired within a few weeki by the "manual," without the aid of an oral teacher. There arc now, in different parts, hundreds who can prove this. Had it been told the world a short time ago that a gentleman in his 70th year would acquire shorthand that a mere lad of 14 years should produce a volume of readable shorthand notes; that one could "make a verbatim 1 report after a few months' study; and that ieverai would learn to correspond in the science in a few days, such statements, I doubt not, would have been rather sceptically received. Yet such re- sults have been secured since the appearance of alethography, and such facts should not be concealed.—I am, &c., JAMES WILLIAMS, Albert-place, Pontypridd.
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THE PROPOSED MONUMENT TO E WR GLA WDD," CAERPHILLY. I To the Editor of the SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS. I SIR,—K.iudly allow me a s nail space iu your valuable paper to inform "Subscriber that the committee are much obliged to him for the kind manner in which he called their attention to the above projected monument. I am glad to inform him aud others interested in this worthy tribute to an esteemed b ird aud worthy pastor, who was cut down in the bloom of life, after twelve years' useful service in the vineyard of his Lord and Master, that the committee will meet on Yvrednes- day evening next, at Xoiiyfeliii Chapel, and tinally settle what will be done with the money they have in hand. "Subscriber is respectfully invited to attend.—I am, &:c., NOAH MORGAN, Caerphilly, Jan. 4th, 1879. Secretary. t ——
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REP0RTED~RESTCNATI0X OF BAllOJ CU-ASBY. Tlie understands that Baron Cieasby has tendered his resignation.
------HEAVY FAILUnE.
HEAVY FAILUnE. A petition for liquidation in bankruptcy was oil -yonoay heard at Manchester, against "Thos. Healey Lea and Co.. accountants and estate agents, of city. The petition was onlv for that debtors'liabilities amounted and assets to £28000 less The petition was opposed by the debtors, who asked for time to pay. The registrar postponed his decision.
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THE HOME RULE SPLIT. It is stated in Dublin that a great effort will be made on the 4th of February, the day of the Home Rule League meeting, to reconcile Mr Butt and Mr Parnell, and a further manifesto from either or both, is daily anticipated. Mr Butt is busy preparing for the Bagot case, to attempt to upset the late verdict, and oust the son of Christopher Neville Bagot.
THE DEFENCE OF THE GLASGOW…
THE DEFENCE OF THE GLASGOW BANK DIRECTORS. The agents for the Glasgow City Bank directors are preparing the defence, which will be that the alleged frauds had begun before the accused took office, and their efforts were in the direction of bringing the bank out of its unfortunate position. Mr Stronach's argument ie that being a servant, he acted according to instructions. It is stated that Mr Win. Taylor refused to sign the last issued statement of affairs.
CONVICTION OF A SOLICITOR.
CONVICTION OF A SOLICITOR. At the Brighton (piarter-sessions on Monday. Robert Ernest Brandrgth, a weli-known solicitor, a captain iu the First Sussex Artillery Volunteers, and a military attache of the Siberian Embassy in London, was tried on a charge of having olv- tais.ed the sum of £ d 14s 4d by false pretences from a widow lady. Tie prisoner, who conducted his o». n defence, pleaded that there had been no criminal act, although there might have been care- lessness, The judge found him rg-uilty. He was sentenced to six months' hard labour.
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ENTERTAINMENTS. 1 HTATIVK ROYAL.—The popular pantomime of Robinson Crusoe continues to draw very large and delighted audiences to the theatre. The exquisite scenery, finished dialogue, and clever local allusions, combiIle to make an entertain- ment of an unusually interesting character. The pantomime has "gone "exceedingly well from the first, altogether apart from a single hitch, while the fun seems to be more catching every night of its representation. PHILHARMONIC THEATHE. — Jack and the Beanstalk" holds its own at this theatre. The fun is fast and furious, from the rising to the falling of the curtain. The panto 1 ime is based upon the old-fashioned theory of making the most of every- thing. The dialogue, consequently, is fresh and varied the acting full of go and enthusiasm the broad comedy produces roars of laughter while the characteristic dancing is of a remarkably clever character. Miss Stanley, as Jack, is a de- served favourite. She sings and dances with much ability. Mr Harry Cane, as Prince Joseph, is im- mensely funny, and the company generally work with.a "will. The band, Ee scenic artists, the machinists, and all contributing to the piece, join hands in a way pleasant to see. THE CIRCUS.—An entirely new programme— and one of much interest—marked Monday night's performances at the Cardiff Circus—one of the most iegitimate places of amusement in the Princi- pality. Every phase of equestrianism was repre- sented. but what was especially notable was the astounding fetas of.Ozara and Uril-child prodigies from the Crystal and Alexandra Palaces. They really exceed anything in the same line ever witnessed in Cardiff. The screaming comedy- burlesque of the Prince and tl;e Tinker" was produced amid roars of enjoyable laughter and appreciative applause. Every boy and should see the wonders of the Circus during the week.
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LLANDAFF.
LLANDAFF. ALLEGED FRAUD.—Frederick Blake was charged on Monday with fraudulently removing goods from a house in the possession of Mr Green, when 2 4s was owing to Green as rent. The case was adjourned until Monday next. TRESPASSING.—Thomas Rees L'and«5, was charged with trespassing in pursuit of game in the daytime. The case was proved by George Price, St. Fa_ran's, and defendant v. as fined 20s and costs, or seven days' hard labour. DASTARDLY CONDUCT.—John Hughes, who hat since the date of this offence enlisted, but who was captured while on furlough, was charged with having assaulted William Thomas. It appeals that on the 8th October last, at the Anchor Inn, while com; lainant was putting a horse into the stable, defendant came in, struck htm several times in the face, knocked him down, and kicked him in his side. He put the gas out. Tnree of wit- ness's ribs were injured, and he was seven weeks out of work in consequence. Defendant was sent to gaol for two months, with hard labour.
NEYvTORT.
NEYvTORT. BOBOUGH POLICE BUSINESS.—On Mouday therv was little to do in the poiice-oourt. Comparatiyelj speaking, there would appear to be a great duninu tionof crime in this borough. Although jiovertj and distress are known to prevail to a largely in- creased extent, yet it does not appear to have hac a tendency to increase crime or drunkenness. There were only six charges, and the Mayor, Mi Evans, Mr Stevens, and Mr Wansbrough discharged two, imposed a fine of 2s upon Henry Lewis for cruelly ill-treating a horse and they ordered Joseph Dunn to pay the costs iu a sum- nions issued against him by Michael Itegau for at assault.—Horatio Fox, a mason, was charged un der a warrant with deserting his children and 1101. lowing them to become chargeable to the Newport Union. The man had previously under gone two terms of imprisonment for a lib offence, and judging from his demeanour hedges not deem inprisonment a hardship when compared y,ith the duty imposed on him of maintaining his offspring, The case wu adjourned.-Sarah Young, Elizabeth Downdy, Mary Ann Bard well, three unfortunate women, were charged with being drunk and disorderly in High-street, as proved by the evidence of P.C. Morgau and two other con. stables. Y OUIl, who appeared to be an incorri- gible girl, was Sent to gaol for one month's bard labour, the others were each fined 10s 6d, or the alternative of 14 days. THE CHARGE or OBIAINISG A PICCOLO.—John Llewellyn Jones was again charged witn obtaining a piccolo by false pretences, from Messrs Thompson aud Shackell. for whom Mr Walter Morris Ï8 manager, at Commercial-street, Newport. TIle j particulars of the case have been already given, but the bench, after hearing evidence, considered it insufficient to justify a conviction. Discharged, p:isoner promising to redeem the piccolo from pleilge. IxFiRMAttY AND DISPESSART. — Number of patients at the Dispeusary. :!51i; visits paid to homes, 140 number of patients at the Infirmary, 14 patients in Southern district. 27. Surgeon for the week. Dr Cheese house surgeon, Mi j O. E. Bulwer Marsh visiting surgeon, Mr R, j Co ike. Medicine bottles and old linen will be thankfully received.
j ., MONMOUTH.
MONMOUTH. IHE TOWN COUNCIL MEZTIXG was held 011 Mon- day, when the Mayor (Mr J. Thomas) presided. There were also present Alderman Willis, Alder- man Hill, Councillors T. James, J. Bees G. P. Tippins, A. Vizard, G. Higgins, T. 11. Hyam, and D. Roberts Messrs W. C. A. Williams (treao surer), T. J. A. Williams (clerk), and C, Morgau, ) (surveyor). Mr Ridout, chemistry master at the Grammar School, was appointed analyst to the borough at a salary of £10 lus per annum, and a fee of 10s 6d for each analysis with the e.xpti,¡,¡ of water,for which a fee of £11s is to be paid.—On the motion of Mr Vizard, it was decided to have the water from the pump in St. James's-pquare analysed and on the motion of Mr Rees it W61 resolved to re-open the pump in Agincourt-square, and to have that water analysed.—Some discussion took place relative to the public lamps, aud the bad quality of the gas supplied. Mr Rees stated that he had seen the gas company's manager, who stated that the works had received a bad consignment of coal, but it wat all used, and the light would be improved. His Worship proposed that tenders should be ad- vertised for stone, to b. jeEVèreJ unbroken, so as to enable the Corporation to give employ- ment to some of be distressed poor of the neigh- bourhood. This was adjourned. With reference to the widening of Wye bridge, the Clerk stated that the legal arrangements would be completed in the course of a week, when the works could be commenced.—The Clerk reported that the Local Government Board had written to confirm the appointment of Mr Charles Morgan as borough surveyor and nuisance inspector, and it wai decided that be should commence his duties on October lt. until which date he wili receive the same salary as heretofore, and Wm. Davis is te have the care of the 12 miles of roadway which the new highway arrangements have added to th< surveyor's duties. BOBOUGH PoLicE-corRT.—On Monday, Jamei Thomas, Llanelly, labourer, and Thomas J >nes, labourer, Ebbw Vale, were charged with destroy- tag their own clothes, while inmates of the casual ward at Monmouth.—The prisoners said their own clothes were in a filthy dirty state, and having been out of work for eight weeks they could not get any others,—They were committed to gaol foi seven days.
BRIDGEND.
BRIDGEND. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of the school board for Coity-Lower was held on day. The chief business was finance, and the board agreed to apply for a furtiiei loan of £5Of on capital account.
| BRYNMAWR.
BRYNMAWR. POLICE-COURT.—We are informed that the da* for holding petty-;<essÏons here ha, be1l changei from Monday to WednesdajT.
PENTRE (RHONDDA VALLEY).
PENTRE (RHONDDA VALLEY). ON Monday, at the Pentre petty-sessions- before Mr G. Williams, stipendiary magistrate- Patrick O'Connolly, JWilliatn Wiliiams, E. Williams, and Joseph Jones, Treorky, were finefl 58 each and costs for being drunk and dsorderly. SHOP THEFT.—James Price, boot and 8h maker, Treorky, charged Mary Ann and Harriet Rogers, two sisters, 14 and 13 years of age, with stealing boots fpom his shop on Friday evening, Ruth Davies, step-daughter to tlie coinplainau^ said that she recognised, the boots produced as < pair misse l from the window. An assistant to Edward Barkle, pawnbroker, said that the prisoners came to the shop on Saturday morning to pledge the boots. He advanced 2. 011 them, and at once gave them up to Sergeant Ciialk, Sergeant Chalk said he arrested the two prisÐlIenr. and charged them with the oflence. The cldei said that she did not know that they were stolen property. Tae younger prisoner was sent to gaol for 14 days, and the other was ordered to be locked up until six o'clock that evening.
|LLANTRISANT.
| LLANTRISANT. AN ENTEKTAINMENT was given at the Beddat Board School on Friday. Mr T. Hale, manager Geieriog Colliery, presided. The performers were Misses M. -'t. Davies aud E. Davies ( accom- panists), Messrs D. Wiliiams, J. Davies, and J. liray Richards, of Llantrifsant; Miss Reos and Mr J. Price, of Llantwit Messrs T. Davies, Board School, Pontypridd W. Chubb, Ebuw Yale Board schools and D. Walters, Llantwit, A drama by Ute school children was w«U w* L formed*
OUR PARIS LETTER. ..
The old year has, apB, not OeetllUl happy others, but we can rarely strike the equitable balance between the pleasures aud griefs a look on our past may be as sad as the glance in ad- Vap-ce may be joyous. 1878 has rejoined the nothing from which it sprang, and is now the usual fragment of an eternity that never can be re-fouud. Philosophers urge us to bear all joy and *11 sorrow h equal calm and resignation, in Order to retain our faculties in a state of equilib- rium so to mix the bitter and the BWeet-we mark on the new card alman- ac* that the postman gives in exchange tor hia tip of 5 francs, the anniversaries of our in- dividual joys and sorrows. There are persons Wio preserve these cards with all the religious care that 3VI. Schneider, the Emperor of Germany's »ate private secretary, did the cuttings of his hair Since a boy to form the pillow for his coffin. It is curious. that in a country 80 artistic as Franoe, Ie little taste displayed m the illustrations of the •'Oianacs. The seasons are ignored January is to boating parties and pic-nics, and when j^^s have more leaves than the famou3 chestnut ree in the Tuileries gardens on a 20th of March lune is dedicated to apple gathering, aud October ? cherry picking aud hay making, Lt There is a gigantic plan on foot, to administer aU the friendly societies, &c., in the city, by a Antral office, for the sake of economy. Another frugal measure—the silk sac3 in which b°nbons are now offered to friends, instead of paner, if neatlyarranged,will make a nice sofa fcushiom 'Gambetta's Purge" is the name of a new tatter; the title h to be taken also for a political Pamphlet. Byron says, annuitants never die. Every 30th June and 31st December, crowds of people besiege Mayor's offices for a certificats that they are J 1VE« aud BO enable them to receive their annuity r°ttl the State. The crowds seem to be ever the same.