South Wales Daily News

THE AMERICAN ELECTIONS. NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-The National Demo- cratic Committee have issued an address, alleging that the Republican Party have manipulated the Returns of the Maine election, and claiming that, ^ith a fair count, the Eusionists would un- doubtedly prove successful.

THE NAVAL DEMONSTRATION. RAGUSA, Saturday.—Yesterday evening Vice- Admiral Sir F. Beauchamp Seymour sent by yacht a letter to Riza Pacha, who was to be at ocntari to-day. It is asserted that the letter re- quires from the Turkish commander a definitive and gategorical reply in regard to the surrender of AJulcigno to the Montenegrins. The British Despatch boat Helicon anchored in the roads of Antivari on the 16th inst, but was at once boarded by one of the port officials, who requested the Commander to take his departure. This request was complied with, as by the Treaty of Berlin toeri-of-war are forbidden to enter Antivari. The Helicon and Falcon arrived here to-day.

MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN FRANCE. FORMATION OF A NEW CABINET. PARIS, sunciay.riie ministerial crisis, which Was understood to have been arranged last night, recommencell this morning, in consequence of the divergence of views between M. De Freycinet, president of the council and M. Constans, Minister of the Interior and Puhlic Worship, rela- tive to the application of the March decrees. In con- sequence of this state of affairs, President Grevy baa again been obliged to postpone his departure for the Jura, and will preside at a Cabinet Coun- cIl, to be held this afternoon. The Official Jour- nal to-day, publishes the circular letter addressed to the bishops by M. Constans, the Minister of the interior and Public Worship. PARIS, Sunday Evening.—M.'De Freycinet sent viis morning a letter to President Grevy, stating that, considering the important divergences be- tween himself and his colleagues, he believed his retirement would offer the most prompt means of Jolvins the crisis, and therefore begged to tender «is resignation. The task of forming the new Crbinet has been confided to M, Jules Ferry.

THE ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A TRAIN. A large number of placards offering the 2100 mward for the discovery of the authors of this outrage have beeu despatched all over the country. Inspector Coppin, accompanied by Several assistants, again proceeded to JBushey and Watford to prosecute inquiries.

FAI A L A Ft RAY ON BOARD SHIP. A SAILOR KILLED. On Saturday, a fatal affray took place at Glas- Dock, near Lancashire, between some Italians employed on board the Virginia, of Genoa. A seaman, named Giovachino Mauetti, 5-aa stabbed by the second mate, Gaetano Arei- and died in 10 minutes from the effects the wound. Arcidiacono is in custody.

.THE STOKM AT SHEFFIELD. FATAL ACCIDENTS. The storm at Sheffield on Saturday loosened an J^erhapging bank on the Slitting Mill, a farm belonging to the Duke of Norfolk, and a great ttass of earth fell, killing Edward Gleed and Albert Whittaker, two carters, who were shelter- ing from the rain in a hole formed beneath. The lXlen were both dead when dug out.

THE OVERLOADING OF SHIPS. One of the first cases in the Court of Survey as to overloading was decided at Hull, on Saturday. The Flos, 3,080 tons register, was about 'o proceed to Alexandria with 111,827 tons of coal tud ii-o, when she was detained as she had only eft. 2Mu. freeboard. The appeal from this decision )Ccupied some days, the Wreck Commissioners Qltiiuately deciding that the vessel was overloaded to the extent of 6 inches, and that on her being lightened to that extent she should be released.

THE CRISIS IN THE COTTON TRADE. Bishop Fraser, in bis Fermon on Sunday night, M Manchester, alluded to the crisis in the cotton trade. It had been suggested that he and Lord Derby should arbitrate between the parties, but po outsider could acquire the necessary knowledge «0 arbitrate. The masters were right to refuse arbitration. The question was one for reasonable and equitable conference between master and men. A strike under such circumstances might be justifiable; but remembering the distress which a great strike or lock-out caused, he asked .both aides to rause and consider if some reasonable solu- tion of the quarrel could i ot be found.

FATAL SHIPW RECK ON THE FRENCH COAST. SUPPOSED LOSS OF 15 LIVES. The second mate, four seamen, and two cattle drivers, were lauded at Southampton, on Sunday, being survivors of the screw steamer Aurora, of Dublin, which left Oporto for Southampton, on Sunday last, with Capt, Penman and 21 others, m car&°. consisted of 250 bullocks. On -Tuesday, in a storm, some bullocks got loose, and the vessel canted over on the starboard aide. All efforts to right her were of no avail. The above men took to one of the boats, the ship sinking five minutes afterwards. All the rest were supposed to be drowned. The survivors landed on the French coast, and were sent to Southampton by the British consul at Brest.

THE PREMIER AT HAWARDEN. Hawarden Church was cro ded at morning and evening services yesierday by congregations drawn from Chester, Hawarden, and the country side in the expectation that Mr Gladstone would attend for the first time since his return and read the lessons. In this they were not disappointed, as the Prime Minister was present at both services, accompanied by Mrs Gladstone, Mr W. H. Gladstone, M.P., and the Hon. Mrs Gladstone, Mr Her- bert Gladstone, M.P., and the Misses Gladstone. Mr Gladstone who looked remarkably well after the few days spent in retirement at the castle, read the lessons for the day. Although no public recognition of Mr Gladstone's return has been observed, the right hon. gentleman has been cordially welcomed by the villageos tyiienever he has appeared among them, and h is received the most cordial congratulations on.his complete re- storation of health.

MR HPJR.HT ON VACCINATION. » # Mr Bright has been waited on by the friends of ft man named Tweedale, who lias been arrested for non-payment of a vaccination fine. Mr Bright 3011doluned harsh measures, but said that in the present mtate of public feeling the Government :ould not aoolish compulsory vaccination.

The Watchman states that the t tal amount nomised to the Wesleyan Methodist Thanks. giving Fund is £ 290,641 4s 5d. The Hon e Sec etary and Lady Vernon Har- iourt have left the Marchioness of Ripon's resi. lence, Studley Royal, for Oban. Mns LYNN LINTON, the Eminent Novelist, will commence her new storv My Love in the CARDIFF TIMES and SOUTH WALKS WEEKLY NltWB on September 24. A BRILLIANT STORY by Mrs Lynn Lynton, and the First Prize Story at the South Wales Eisteddfod by Beriah Gwynfe Evans, will both commence in the CARDIFF TIMES and SOUTH WALKS WEEKLY NKWS of September 24. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND FILLS.—Shortness of Breath, Coughs, and Colds.—Thous nds of testimonials caa be produced to prove the power possessed by these corrective remedies in cases of asthma, incipient con- sumption, and all disorders of the chest and lungf. The Ointment, well rubbed upon the chest and back, pene- trating; the skin, is absorbed and earned directly to the lungs, where, in immediate contact with the whole mass of circulating blood, it neutralises or expels those im- parities, which are the foundation of consumption, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and similar conip'aintp. Ou the appe.,irance of the first consumptive symptoms, the back and chest of the patient should be fomented with warm brine, dried with a coarse cloth, and IIollo- wmy-s Ointment titen well rubbed in. Its absorption will Subdue advancing symptonl% aad baffle this formidable

THE STATE OF IRELAND^ ¡'4: GREAT LAND MEETING. A meeting at which some 20,000 persons were present, convened under the auspices of the Irish Land League, was held on Sunday, in O'Counell- square, Ennis. Contingents from the various districts in the neighbourhood of the town marched in military order to the place of assem- bly, with bands and banners. Triumphal arches had been erected in the principal streets. Messrs Parnell, Finnigan, and T. D. Sullivan, members of Parliament, delivered addresses, urging the necessity of emancipating the homes of the tenant farmers, and securing for them the bread which they laboured for and earned. There was no disturbance. In the course of his speech, Mr Parnell observed that he had noticed during the past 13ession that the more independence the Irish party showed the more respect it gained for itself and for Ireland. He had never hidden his conviction that with a Liberal Government in power it would be neces- sary for them somewhat to change and modify their views. Nothing wad to be gained from the Tories, and it was therefore necessary for the Irish party to punish them without sparing but if the Liberal Government failedin their promises or performances, it would be the duty of the Irish prty to show that they could punish the Liberals as well as the Tories. He advised them to keep a firm grip on their homesteads, and not to take farms from which persons had been evicted. What were they to do with a tenant who took a farm from which another had been evicted ? (Cries of "Shoot him.") He wished to point out a very much better, a more Christian and charitable way, which would give the lost man an oppor- tunity of repenting, and that was to eveiywhere shun him. A meeting was he'd at Cahir, county Tipperary, on Sunday, about 12,000 persons being present. Resolutions were passed in support of the prin- ciple of peasant proprietary. Another land meeting was held at Bandon, county Cork, on Sunday, the principal speakers being members of the Cork Land League.

DEATH OF SlIt FITZROY KELLY. The Globe states that the Right Hon. Sir Fitztroy Kelly, Lord Chief Baron of the Ex- chequer, died at Brighton on Friday morning. He was taken ill on Sunday last. According to "Men of the Time the late baron was the son of Captain Hawke Kelly, R.N., and was born in London in 1796. In 1824 he was. called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn, and went the Norfolk circuit. In 1835 he was made a Queen's Counsel. In Lord Derby's administration, in 1858-9, he was knighfed as Attorney General; and in 1866 Sir Fitzroy Kelly became Chief Baron of the Exchequer. The cases in which he is best known as a lawyer are his defence of Frost and his brother Chartists at Newport, in 1810 his defence of the murderer Tawell, the Quaker, in 1845; and his prosecution of Dr. Bernard fur being concerned in Orsiui's conspiracy, in 185S. Our London Correspondent says that it is un- derstood that Sir Henry James will have no ob- jection to. accept the p )3t of Chief Baron of the Exchequer, to which he iwill, of course, have the election, if he chooses to exercise it. zln that case Sir Farrer Herschell [would become Attorney- General. The claims of Mr Osborne Morgan to the Solicitorsliip, after the successful passing of the Burials Act, will be almost irresistible, but Mr Watkin Williams, who in April last declined to be Judge-Ad vocate-General, is spoken of. Mr Osborne Moigan's appointment is pressed, because lie represents the Chancery side of the Courts, in which law and equity are not yet exactly fused, while Sir Farrer will represent the law.

THE SEAHAM EXPLOSION. SEAHAM HARBOUR, Saturday.—The cages in No. 1 shaft are now working well. All coffins, stretchers, flannels, and other things used for dead bodies have, been removed from No. 3 heap to No. 1. No. 3 shaft is now unbearable from stench. A large number of men are still in No. 3 pit. Upwards of 70 man are employed in ex, loring and removing rubbish from No, 1 pit, under Mr Turnbull. The body of Charles Hallam has been brought to bank, making 17 bodies brought up in 22 hours, all "f which have been identified. A large fall has taken place in No. lpit, and stopped exploreis from bringing any more dead bodies to the bank. Six bodies were not far from the shaft. Mr Lish- man is in charge of the pit?. Mr John Bell, of the Seaham Colliery, and a prominent member of the Durham Miners Asso- ciation, states that he, with a deputation, waited upon the Home Secretary six weeks ago, asking, him to advocate better protection of workmen m mines, and mentioning recent disasters, Sir W. Harcourt promised Mr Bell that he would consider the matter, and, should an important catastrophe occur in a mine whilst he was in office, he would visit the place for ti.e purpose of making inquiries on the spot. SiLtHAm, Sunday Night.-The workmen have got through the fall and come upon four bodies of men named Jacob Fletcher, Richard Drainer, and MrLocklaud. Upon the wall near them were written the words, Alive until five o'clock in the morning." Then followed their names in different handwriting. Their bodies are uow at the shaft bottom. Other 15 bodies were seen huddled up together, but cannot yet be got at. They are too far off for indeutification, but are not mutilated. The ponies are taken out of the main coal seam by nets and lowered into No. 3 Pit. They look re- markably well. More bodies are expected to be behind a second slight f.dl, as the men in this particular spot would not be killed by, the fooce of the explosion but would make towards the shaft, and, their way being s'.opped by the fall, would die from choke damp. The men who wi ote on the wall have not mentioned the pärtiQUlar mornigg, but it cannot be supposed that they mean other- wise thau the morning of the disaster.

THE TRADES UNION CONGRESS. The final sitting of the United Trades Congress was opened in the Ancient Concert Rooms, Dub- lin, yesterday, Mr Murphy in the chair. Mr PATEBSOIT, Glasgow, read the report of the scrutineers on the votiDg for the Parliamentary committee, the following being the resultMr J, Burnett, London, 75 Mr Henry Sclater, Man- chester, 73 Mr Bailey, Preston, 67; Mr Prior, Manchester, 67 Mr Ball, Within, 61 Mr Craw- ford, Durham, 58 Mr Knight, Nevrcaefle-on- Tyne, 53 Mr Shipton, London, 52 Mr Iuglis, Glasgow, 41; Mr Birtwistle, Accrington, 36. These gentlemen constituted the committee last year. Some regret was expressed that one of the female delegates had not been adopted. Mr THOM moved that the opinion of this Con- gress working overtime is mentally and physically injurious to the working men and women, and ought to be abolished whenever practically, or minimised to the lowest possible limit. Mr HOPE (Edinburgh) seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr CRAWFORD (Durham) moved "That this Congress hails with satisfaction the pledge given by the present Government as to the assimilation of the borough and county franchise, and requests the Parliamentary Committee to impress upon Her Majesty the necessity of introducing a mea- sure during the present Parliament. Mr JOHN WILSON (Durham) seconded the motion. Mias CBAIOAN moved as an amendment that the resolution be altered so as to include women who are householders. During the recent election, in the place where she lived, the candidate would call on her neighbour on either side and pass her aside, but the tax-gatherer never failed to call. Why should not, women who fulfilled all the duties of citizenship not have the privileges of citizenship ? (Hear. hear.) Mr FITZPATRIOK suggested that there should be added to the resolution*, the assimilation of the Irish and English franchise. Miss ELLIS supported the amendment of Misa Craigan, remarking that the money which a woman paid in taxes was as good as the money paid by a man, and why, therefore, should she not have the piivileges of the male taxpayer ? (Hear, ^Ultimately the original motion was carried, the amendments not being pressed. Mr SMITH, of London, proposed—" That the Trades Congress desires strongly to impiqp upon the Government the necessity of an immediate extension of the hours of polling in metropolitan boroughs to all boroughs in the country." Mr PATERSON, of Glasgow, supported the motion, which was carried, A considerable time was occupied in deciding upon the next place of meeting. The voting was closest between Durham, London, and Manchester. London was eventually fixed upon by 35, against 30 for Durham. Resolutions in favour of arbitration of coroners' inquiries for Scotland, and of the reform of the London Cab Laws were passed, as was also a re- solution expressing condolence with the sufferers by'the Seahaui Colliery Explosion, The congress was then brought to a close with the usual vote of thanks.

TIIE SPEAKER ON FARMING. At Glynde harvest home on Saturday eveniqg, the Speaker of tie House of Commons said he hied been a farmer 30 years, and throughout that period- had keenly watched the harvebt periods from year to year. The weather during the late harvest had beeu among the best ever enjoyed, so far as his knowle !ge went. He thought he could speak with confidence in stating that the harvest period of last year was one of the worst on record. He feared it W;¡S a most disastrous year to those engaged in agriculture, both owners and occupiers. It was fiatisfactoi-y, however, to know that while two classes l,a, I suffered greatly, those actually engaged in the cultivation of the laud had suffered no diminution in their wages, and they had brought to them supplies of food from all parts of the world at the cheapest rate. There are some who believed the Engli h farmer cannot successfully compete in foo i production with his rival in the Western World; but be had no misgivings on that score, provided we were blesstd with average seasons.

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'THE ALLEGED APPARITIONS AT LL ANTHONY. THE EVIDENCE OF THOSE WHO SAW THE VISIONS. An "Occasional Correspondent" of the Hei-efcrd Times gives a graphic account of a visit to Llan- thony Abbey. One of the objects of his visit seems tc have been to take the evidence from the three principal persons who had seen the vision. That evidence we now give First, however, let me remind your readers that, as stated by Father Ignatius in last week's Hereford Times, only the boys saw the vision on Monday, the 30th of August. None of the others saw it until Saturday, the 4th of September. Hence the discrepancy in the dates at the begin- ning of the evidence of the brothers and of the boys. Let me also add that I was much pleased with the clear, and apparently truthful manner in which the evidence was given. I would further state that Brother Dunstan is a young man whose manners and speech indicate considerable cuiti- vation whilst Johnnie Stewart (the lad who first saw the apparition), is an ingenuous, good-looking bov of far higher culture than most lads of his age. Brother Dunstan (senior brother) said On Saturday, the 4th of Ssptember, at eight o'clock, I was in the Rev. Father's cell, and Daniel Maguire (one of the boys) was on the stairs by the porch, looking out towards the meadow. He called out, and said, "There's the light in the hedge, just as we saw it on Monday night." I immediately left what I was doing, and called brother George and the boys. We all went straight out into the Abbot's meadow. When we got to the green gates, we decided on going to the centra of the meadow. It was very dark and we knelt down right opposite the light, which was in the liedze. We sang the "Ave." Then we waited a little time and saw nothing. On singing the "Ave" for the third time Daniel Maguire looked and saw that the light pointed towards the gate leading out of the meadow. I looked and saw a white female figure just by the gate. It came slowly down by the hedge. Another figure (a male) n.et. it. The male figure had its arms stretched out to- wards the other. The female figure had its hauds crossed upon its breast. When the figures met they vanished. The female figure was of medium height. The male figure was taller. The female figure was draped in white. Tile veil seemed to cover it in front, as well behind. It stood side- ways, and I could not di- cern the proiile. The male figare was naked, except a cloth round the loins. I could not see the face. There was a pale, yellowish light round ihe figures, iiet eeu me and the light there appeared to be a mist, some- what similar tc that which we see before the sun when it is rising. The male figure reminded me of our Lord. The female figure reminded me of pictures I Lave seen of the Virgin Mary. The male figure was flat; the female rounded. Though the grass was wet elsewhere, it was quite dry round us. On Wednesday night, the 8th of September, which was the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, I was in the Rev. Father's cell, trimming the lamps for compline (the last service). Brother George was on the stairs. He called out Brother Dun- stan." I kept him waiting about a minute. I then came running down the stairs. Brother George said" 1 have seen the figure distinctly, twice." < I said, "Where?" He replied, "There's an opening in the hedge, and the figure is stand- ing in the-hedge, just by the tree by the green gates. Sister- J-allet called out. I opened the porch door, and she said, 6Dear brother! I have seen the figure, too, distinctly over the green gate?." I then looked and saw it in an exact line with where I had seen it on Saturday night. We knelt in about the same place as before. It was very dark. The hedge was completely dark. Every now and then, whilst we were singing, a bright star would twinkle in the hedge, and then fall to the ground. We continued singing "Aves." I saw shadowy figures passing to and fro in the hedge.^ The light was very pale; not bright at all. This kept on for a long time. It was just the same when we were not singing. The grass was lie up in front of me. I had a headache. Some- thing touched my head, and the headache was gone. We stayed in the meadow till 10 o'clock, and then returned to the monastery. As on Saturday night the grass was perfectly dry where we were, though wet everywhere else. I saw the hedge lit up on the following Saturday night, September 11th, about eight o'clock, but I could not go out. Brother George said On Saturday night the 4th of September, hearing the boys say that they had seen the light, I, being very anxious to see the vision, went into the meadow with Brother Dunstan and the boys. We sang an ave." I saw a light. It was very bright. It hfld a yel- lowish tinge. It seemed to fill the bush. There were several lights. Some burst in the middle of the hedge-some above it. The lights were ob- long a kind of cvignette. They were very bril- liant in the centre, and appeared to shade off. The light was so brilliant that I closed my eyes for a moment or two. I turned cold at the light. I could scarcely breathe. I saw two figures male and female. The female figure was draped in white the male had what appeared to be a cloth round the loins. The male figure held out his hands the female figure had its hands crossed on its breast. I could not see the features of either. The male reminded me of the pictures of our Lord in His Baptism the female of drawings and paintings of the Blessed Virgin. The male figure advanced towards the female. As they met they vanished. Previously to the Saturday night of which I am speaking, I had been suffering almost incessantly from rheu- matism. On that night it left me, and I have felt nothing of it since. On Wednesday night. the Nativity, I went to meadow again with Brother Dunstan and the boys. The hedge seemed to open at the green gates I saw a Sash of light come right by me. Once I saw some very bright stars. They seewed to throw-out light. John Evelyn Stewart (the lad who first saw the vision) said: On Monday night (the 30th of August) I was standing, with otlier-boys, in the Abbott's meadow, somewhere near the centre. Looking up, I suddenly saw a white figure gliding along. It was surrounded with light. I saw the figure and the light enter the hedge. It then Yanished. The other boys and myself thought it must be in the road. We ran to the gate to look, but could see nothing. We must have seen it if it had been in the road. The bush was full of light after the figures had vanished. When I saw the figure it had its hands up, and there was light around the body. It was like pictures I have seen of the Blessed Virgin. My- self and three other boys saw it. I was a little frightened. On Saturday, the 4th September, I saw it again. It was a white figure, but not so plain all before. I also saw another figure. which looked like Christ on the cross. When they met they vanished. On Wednesday night, the Na- tivity. I saw the figure, after Brother Geogre and Sister Janet. I saw it in the hedge. I also I saw a male figure. The female figure was draped and Sister Janet, I saw it in the hedge. I also j saw a male figure. The female figure was draped in white. The male figure seemed to have a cloth tnrown round the loins. It will thus be seen that I have given the evi- dence of the three principal witnesses. The evidence of the three other lads-Iliaguire, Ffoord, and ChalkleY-Mld of Sister Janet was corro- borative of that given above but it is unnecessary to publish it. Suffice it to add that Wednesday, the 8th of September, was the 1st night, accord* ing to the evidence saving Brother Dunstan having seen the light in the hedge on the following (last) Saturday night, and Sister Janet having seen a flood of light in the meadow on the night following (Sunday). I would also add that Daniel Maguire, whose home is near the monastery, evidently believes most firmly in the vision. The same correspondent then proceeds to des- cribe his night's experience in the now-celebrated Abbot's meadow. Two other gentlemen accom- panied him, and after watching in the meadow for some time and seeing nothing, they were joined after vespers by Father Ignatius and the two monkø-Brother Dunstan and Brother George —and five boys. The gentleman from Hereford and I went through the hut garden, which was an uncanny- looking place enough. We, however, saw nothing, and we retarned with the information. We then all stood together in the meadow, "Aves" being sung. Lights were then repeatedly seen accord-, ing to the statement of the whole party, except myself and the gentleman from Hereford. Mr Konse said that he saw at one time so bright a light that he was forced to start back. I con- tinued steadfastly regarding the hedge, in which not the slightest change was visible to my sight. The Rev. Father addressed himself frequently to me. He said. Look there. Can't you see some- thing now ?" Hi is question be repeated several times. Each time I replied simply "lean see nothing." He would say, "Oh, it may be only my fancy." On one occasion when he said this, Brother Dunstan and Brother George this, said, in a tone which mocked at the idea of its being fancy,. Well, dear Father, if lit is fancy with you, it must be so with us; for we see the same things." He then said, Well, I supi>o8e I must see something." He afterwards said to me, 'I'his shows it is not a trick. If it were, you would see the same as we do." This, of course, implied that the light was appearing only to the saints. None of them pro- fessed to see anything of a figure, save the sha- dowy one at the beginning, in the hut garden. It was a light always sometimes red, sometimes paler. On one occasion the Rev. Father said to me, "Perhaps you couldn't see it unless you had excellent eyesight." I replied simply, "My eye- sight it excellent." Eventually the Abbot uttered a short prayer to Christ. He then said, Let us say the Lord's Prayer." In this we all joined. Shortly after ten we left the meadow. We proceeded towards the Monas- tery, and had nearly reached it, when, lo! some of the party said they s;.w something else. I looked to the place indicated. I could see nothing but the inisty appearance which is so common when a wide gap occurs between the branches of a large tree. The tree was there in front of tl:e hut and the hut gardeu. Very attentively Hooked, for recent failures did not make me give up. III vain. While the others said they saw a light, the gentleman from Hereford and myself saw nothing. Father Ignatius said once, It looks to me like the flickering of firelight on a wall." Appeals to me were useless. The tantalising an- swer, "lean see nothing," perforce followed. And ever, as I appealed to the gentleman from Here- ford, his answer was the same as mine. At length we separated. Upon what I have written, which is a simple statement of facts, I offer no com- mentary. "Another Occasional Correspondent" of the same paper gives an account of the ALLEGED BE-APPEARANCE OF THE APPARITION OF THE VIRGIN MARY. On Wednesday, September 15th, I went up to Llanthouy. I wai ed at the Monastery till the eveuin^, that being the time at which the api a i- tion had been previously seen. The night ■■ as dark and stormy, rain falling heai-ily the wind I high. About 7.30 the b* others, with the Father Superior, oame out to the Monastery dcor and, standing on the 'ioor step> with the Processional Crncifixs commenced singing "ave." Shoo tly I after they came out the rain lessened, and, stand- ing in the door ay I)-hind the monks, I noticed that the sky looked innc i lighter. Before v c had be^a long there the Father Superior suddenly ex- claimed that ho saw a burst of light high up in the sky, arid others of the brothers corroborated this. I was looking down the approach towards the gateway, iuid iu the direction gt the field in whi«jh the apparition had appeared, and saw nothing then but shortly after the Father's exclamation, I thought I perceived a faint light close to the gate, immediately to the right hand side of the Scotch fir which stands by the gate. The light w s very faint, oval shape, and slightly raised from the ground. At times it grew stronger, waning again almost directly. Once when it ap- peared most clear I was just going to draw the attention of the others to it, s resembling a figure in flowing drapery, with loose sleeves, and outstretched arms, when one of the boys (Chalkley) suddenly turned to me saying, Oh did you see that ?" I said, What ?"'He then, in almost identical words that were on my lips described what he had seen, I said nothing further then, as some of the brothers, thinking that they saw a light more towards the field, we went down there. I saw nothing in the field. In the morning I questioned Chalkley carefully about the figure he had spoken of, its height, attitude, dress, &c., and found all his answers exactly agree with the description of the figure I thought I had seen. The coincidence is at least extraordinary." I may add that we had put out all lights in the Monastery which eould possibly have deceived us, and the idea of a hoax having been played seems, considering the wild country and the state of the weather, absolutely untenable. Hitherto I have been unable tojfind any explanation of the circum- stance. LETTER FROM THE ABBEY. We have received the following statement from a person resident at Llauthony Abbey Since your very courteous reporter was here on the Octave of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, the Rev. Father himself and Sister have seen an apparition far moie startling in its nature than either yet recorded. TI e monks aud choir boys, with some visitors, punctually at eight o'clock, vespers of the Blessed Virgin having been sung at six o'clock, repaired in procession to the door of the monastery porch. In a very short time all saw strange flashings of light in different pl-ces, with what seemed to b shadoVy outlines of very indis- tinct figures flashing about. The monks and choir bean to sing the Ave Maria." At the conclu- sion of the "Ave" the Rev. Father, Brother George B. Dunstan, and a secular person saw the dark clouds open, and amid a glorious burst of light they could clearly see a figure in profile. The figure seemed to descend in the direction of the monsstery, but turned towards The Bush," con- Nsequently they saw it side A ays. Both the] form and the circle of light that surrounded it seemed to bulge out from the heavens. The IIev. Father quite expected to see the form alight some distance beyond where lie was standing at about the church porch. Shortly after this the figure of the Virgin was seen by a stranger from Oxford, and one of the monastery boys, as usual draped and veiled in dazzling white garments, near the en- closure gates hilI; in the air about a yard from the ground."

J.T.L.-P.'S. King, Canada Buildings, will send you the Ground Game Act. A LOVER OF FACTS.—We cannot print your letter. J.H.D.—The Chairman of the Cardiff Sc ool Board does not receive a salary.

THE MYSTERIOUS ABERYSTWITH CON- FERENCE ON HIGHER EDUCATION. Sto the Editor of the SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS. SIB,—Your remarks on Tuesday last on the Curious mystery of the above conference were justified in toto. The strange course taken by the conveners of the conference is a matter which will certainly bring maledictions upon its head, after its meetings next week. First of all that course has left out a host of the leading Nonconformists of Wales. They are not invited to attend. I am informed by one of the brightest men in Wales, a thorough Noncon- formist, and one who has devoted his energies for scores of years to the question of education in Wales, that he has not been invited and that he will not be there. I will next call yonr attention to what I have been told, in a private communication, purport- ing to explain the curious moves which are to issue in the conference, to be held at Aberystwith. It quotes the decision of a meeting of the Bap- tists, and a meeting of the Methodists but fails to say that those meetings decided to hold a con- ference at Aberystwyth. It simply says, "it was afterwards decided, that it would be wise to hold a conference of Nonconformists." If a conference of Nonconformists was proposed to be held by some body, why not say who the parties were that decided that ? And if the meeting was to be for Nonconformists, why keep eut of the conference any Nonconformists ? Or why restrict the invita- tion t) only a few Nonconformists ? Who gave authority to select certain Nonconformists ? Why was3 a selection made when the (meeting pro- fessed to be a. meeting of "the Nonconformists of Wales." The communication further says it was wisely decided that Aberystwith would meet the conve- nience of delegates." Who decided that? How can the conference be a conference of "delegates" if those delegates are only the nominees of indi- viduals ? Why should there be delegates at all? Why not open the conference to all the Noncon- formists of Wales, as its advocates profess that it is a conference of the "Nonconformists of Wales ?" Or, if it is to be a conference of a few Baptists, Methodists, and Independents, selected at meetings or by individuals, why not say that the meeting ia so restricted ? Why make it special in the same breath as tb. advocates of it make it to appear to be general ? n.. There is another curious anomaly in the com- munication. It deprecates entering into details at the conference, and yet says "It was decided to offer subjects for discussion. The suggesti ons are printed." They include a great many details; and yet the writer.says coolly, "There is no at. tempt to enter into details." Who decided to have the "suggestions" formed and "printed!" Who are the authors of the "suggestions?" Are they men whom Nonconformists can trust? If they are, why did they not append their names to the suggestions Why all this eecresy about the whole affair. unless a certain clique were afraid if the meeting were open that an avalanche of Nonconformity would hurl certain pet schemes of theirs to destruction? There was no necessity to keep any matter a secret from all the Noncon. formists of Wales, if the whole business of the conference was to consider the "needs of Wales as the communication suggests. But after talk- ing about the "needs" as the only subject, the writer immediately jumps to a plan of action which he thinks the conference may agree" upon. He objects to all long-winded schemes except his own loug-wiiided scheme 1 He objects to the conference being "thrown open," and justifies his objection by the selection He objects to the conference being "thrown open," and justifies his objection by the selection made oi pereui« m ouu™ .uwuugB, mough those meetings never had a hand in calling the confer- ence, whilst at the same time be wishes the world to know that the conference will be one of the "Nonconformists of the Principality!" Never was there a more grotesquej umble of contradictory statements, to cover, no doubt, some deep design behind the mass of the Nonconformists of Wales. Then after restricting the whole affair to a select number of Nonconformista, and then to all Non- conformists, the writer would be glad if their high mightinesses, the conveners, whoever they ar- "could see their way to invite" -even Churchmen'; to the conference What amazing power of restriction and expausion to be sure has been plaoed in the hands of the great mognls—tile conveners? Who placed it iu their hands? They can swell the conference into one of the Noncon- formists of Wales, and keep out hosts of the Non- conformists of Wales, who will not suit their pur- pose They can forbid the introduction of details, and yet they print their own details They forbid— or at least their apologist forbids—others to put the rails of schemes down, but they Dut their own rails upon which the conference is to travel I should like to know if anybody ever saw a greater amount of audacity and inconsistency in any affair in anything connected with education. I am, &c., A NONCONFORMIST.

ARE RITUALISTS PROTESTANTS ? To the fiditor of the SOUTH WALES DAILY Nrws. SIB. Can you kindly explain what extra- ordinary piece, of luck has come to the Church of England, that the Virgin Mary should deign to leave her rest to visit as "Protestants" after having deserted us for so many centuries. She is said to have appeared often to Papists, but we Church of England people do not reoognise the lady, hence the surprise at her appearance.— I am, &c., A NON-BELIEVER OF NONSENSE. FERNDALE WATER SUPPLY. To the Editor of the SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS SI-Please to accept the thanks of the inhabi- tants of this place for the few an'l timely remarks and suggestions made in your leading article of to-day respecting the water supply. The quality of water in this neighbourhood for the last two months has been very impure, and some of our leading men here have taken up the matter in earnest. It is to be regretted that other districts have shown such disregard to such an important matter. I find II A. Householder" in tins d:»y's issue comylains of its purity. If he thinks that the water in its present state is injurious, w. y has he not long ere this given a sample of it w Lila inspector of nuisances (to be sent for analysis), who lives within a few yards of him, and not bring Dr Parry's name into print. However, to save," A Householder" that trouble, a sample has now been sent to be analysed, and its return is daily- expected. The result will be known to A Householder," and every other householder, if they will attend a public meeting that will be held at Porth, the date and time of which will be duly [ ublished.—I am, &c., Porth, Sept. 16th, 1880. INDIGNANT.

SERIOUS ASSAULT BY A CAR- MARTHENSHIRE FARMER. THE DEFENDANT SENT TO GAOL At the Carmarthen county petty-sessions, on Saturday, John Griffiths, 25 years of e. fanner's son, of N;.ntyrhebog Llanp.impsaint, was.charged by a lad 15 or If) year* of age, named John t Da vies, of Llwyr crychyddod, yiih assaulting him. Complainant, who appeared iu court witu to fearful black eyes, wished to withdraw the case, but this the bench declined to allow. He then said that defen laut struck him two blows on his eyes because lie woufd not give him his stick. Defen- dant, who il a.,i in custody under a wan ant, was committed for 21 days' hard labour.

THE FIRST PRIZE STORY at the South Wales Eisteddfod, ontiùoo-" The Fair Maid of Ystrad TWYl," by Benah Gwynfe Evans, will commence in the CARDIFF TR.wssaud SUUTH WALKS WEBXLV NEW;; of September 24 and iu the same issue will be given the opening chapters oi a new story of great interest by the eminent novelist 1\11"s Lynu Lvnton. THE FIUST STQRY which the Eminent Novelist Mrs Lynn L.vuton h ever written for Dowsp.iper publi- cation will commence in the CARDIFF TIMI S and SOITII WALKS WEEKLY N¡,v of September It is entitled. "My Love and it is expected wi.l prove to be a stoiy of remarkable power and extraordinary interest. In the same issue will also appear the opening chapters of the First Prize Story a.t the South IVales Eisteddfod,entitled, The Fair Maid of Ystrad Tywi," by lierin Gwynfe Evans, author of i^r^nweu," Roimdhoad aud Cavalier," &c., I

UNPROFITABLE LOCAL GAS WORKS. At a meeting of the Merthyr Union Assess- ment Committee, held on Saturday, Mr li. H. Rhys presided, some unimportant cases having been decided, Mr Lewis appeared before the com- mittee and appealed against the rating of the Hengoed Gas Company, which was assessed at £ 62 gross and £50 rateable value, on the ground that the works were not a paying concern, but an actual loss to the company last year of £ 20 15s 7d. After some discussion it was ultimately agreed to reduce the assessment to 210 gross and iM rate- able. Mr THOS. THOMAS supported an appeal on behalf of the Quaker's Yard Gas Company, whose works were rated at £ 125 gross, and 2100 rate- able. The plea of this company was also that the works were unprofitable, a loss of £35 16s 7d hav- ing been sustained upon the last year. It was resolved to reduce the assessment to £100 gross and ESO net. The CiiAiittfAN gave notice that he would bring forward a motion for the revaluing of the Cefn, where there were a good many inequalities in the rating, and where some of the property was very much undervalued.

DEATH OF THE VICAR OF PENTYRCH. The Kev. Horatio James Thomas, who for over a quarter of a century has been vicar of Pentyrch, died at the Vicarage, Pentyrch, on Friday even- ing, after a long illness. Mr Thomas was the oldest member of the Cardiff Board of Guardians, and was at one time very regular in his attend- ance, and possessed considerable influence over the minds of the rural guardians, by whom he was well known and hig ly respected. He often exercised thot influence when an appointment was to be made, and at such meetings ne would rally round him a large number of guardians from the country parishes and carry one election of any candidate he desired. He was a clergyman of somewhat eccentric manners, but of kind and genial habits, and in his younger days often pre- sided at the festive board at harvest homes and annual agricultural diuuers, where his dry humour afforded a good deal of amusement to the guests. He was a clergyman of the old Welsh type, full of enthusiasm, and attended to his duties with great regularity until failing health prevented him. The deceased was only 75 years of age, though he appeared much older. The funeral, which will be a public oue, will take place on Wednesday, the arrangements being entrusted to Mr G. A. Stone, of Cardiff. n

LLAMDAFF ORDINATIONS. At the Cathedral on Sunday, the following At the Cathedral on Sunday, the following ordinations were made DEACONS. David Jesse Evans, St. Bees College, Cumber- land. Andrew Edward Hyslop, literate. Jannes Hughes Lloyd, M.A., University of Glagow. Henry Mortis, St. David a College, Lampeter. Henry Robert Johnson, B.A., Clare College, Cambridge. PRIESTS. Henry John Greswell iielve, Theo. Associate King's College, London. John Hawke Crossby, B.A., University, London. Thos. Lewis Davies, ot. David's College, Lam- peter. llichd. David, B.A., St. David's College, Lam- peter. Thomas Edwards, B.A., Tesus College, Oxford. Henry Harries, St. David's College, Lampeter. Charles Humphrey Minchin, M.A., St. Mary Hall, Oxford. Francis Edward Nugee, B.A., Balliol College, Oxford. William Shawcross, literate. Alfred William Wheeler, Theological Associate, King's College, Loudon. John Williams, literate. Charles Maxwell W oosman, B. A., Trinity College, Cambridge. The ordination sermon was preached by the Rev. John Griffiths, vicar of Micbaelstone.Super- Avon. d" After the ordination the following licenses were granted -Kev. J. D. Evans, to the curacy of Gelligaer; Rev. R. A. Hyslop, Rev. H. R. Johnson and Rev. J- H. Lloyd, to curacies, Aber- dare; and the Rev. H. G. Morris, to a curacy, Glvjitaf.

HIGHER EDUCATION IN WALES. The following are the suggestions circulated by the local committee for the consideration of the conference on intermediate and higher education in Wales, to be held, at Aberystwith, this week :— INTERMEDIATE. Existing endowed grammar schools should be thrown perfectly open in their government, ap- pointments, scholarships, and exhibitions. A scheme should be devised for converting private grammar and adventure schools into trust grammar schools. A scheme should be prepared for the better ad- ministration of old endowments'and for the starting of intermediate schools in districts where there are none. Girls' high schools are urgently required, and a scheme should be formed for their establishment on the model of the DolgelIy 4 Endowed Girls' School. A scheme should be adopted for enabling the best boys and girls to pass from elementary schools to intermediate schools, and thence to colleges. HIGHER, The University College of Wales at Aberystwith should have a Government grant to complete the building, and an annual grant for maintenance. Either Glamorganshire or Monmouthshire should have a high-class college, or Christ's Col- lege, Brecon, should be re-stablished as a high- class college for the eastern counties of South Wales. That, inasmuch as St David's College, Lam- peter, has already the power to grant degrees to its own students, the charter of that college should be so widened as to enable the students of other colleges in the Principality to obtain those de- Krees. A scneme should be prepared by means of which the students at^theological colleges can obtain the educational advantages offered by the secular institutions.

BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY AT CARDIFF. The inquiry by direction of the Board of Trade into the circumstances attending the stranding and ultimate loss of .the ss Silurian, of Cardiff, on llartland roint, on the morning ot the 3rd of September, was resumed on Saturday be- fore Mr R* O. Jones, stipendiary, assisted by Captain Clarke and Captain Comyn, as nautical assessors. Mr Waldron attended for the Board of Trade, and Mf Vachell again repre- aented the owners and the mate. The case for the Board of Trade was closed on the Friday when the court rose, and on the opening of the court on Saturday morning Mr Vachell proceeded to call several witnesses for the defence. These were fishermen and master mariners well acquainted with the Bristol Channel, and who were out on the night of the 2nd, and so described the state of the weather on that occasion. It was also proved that the fog horn Yo as not blown on the night of the 2nd until after the Silurian had got on the rock. The master mariners were called to state the course they usually took in parsing-down channel, and that course very materially coincided with the course taken by the ca: tain of the Silurian. Frem the fact that the fog horn was not sounded they would very naturally, they said, suppose that they were at such a distance from the point that they could not hear it. one of th dm seem to consider it necessary to take sound- ing; in crossing Barnstaple Bay. It was very ire piently the case in a fog that when the fog cleared their vessel was found to be in a different position to that in which it was supposed theywould have been. Mr Vachell addressed the court for the defence, urging that the course taken by the captain was a proper one, and if the vessel had not been taken out of it by some other circumstance she would have gone'quite clear of H;rtland Point. H referred to a theory propounded by some, but di, believed in by others, that the compasses ,re affected by the dense fog, and that the vari- ation had deceived the captain as to the position of the vessel. He also deprecated the fact that on such a night the fog horn on Hartland Point was not blowing. Had this been blowing the stranding of the vessel would never have occurred. He mentioned that the master was a gentleman of considerable experience, and the owners g ive him an excellent character. Mr Jones mentioned that there was considerable discrepancy in the statement of the witness as to the rate of speed the vessel was proceeding, but judging from the distance run, and the time occupied in doing it, it seemed to him that the vessel must have been going at more than half-speed after the fog com- menced. The 'court was then cleared, and on being reopened the questions put by Mr Waldron on the part of the Board of Trade were answered seriatim. The conrt were of opinion that the dis- tance from Morte Point was not correctly esti- mated. The course taken from that point would have been a correct one bad he been in the position he supposed he was, and there bad not been any opportunity of telling the deviation. The primary cause of the stranding of the Silurian they believed to be due from the captain neglecting to take proper soundings. The speed of the vessel was also greater than was prudent in such weather, and they therefore did not consider that the vessel had been navigated in a careful and seamanlike maimer, for which they adj udged the master in fault, and ordered his certificate to be suspended for three months.

CARDIFF CO-OPERATIVE STORES COMPANY, LIMITED. This company was registered on the 8th inst., with a capital of £ 5,000 in £ 1 shares, to carry on the usual business of a co-operative company. The subscribers are :-T. Coughlin, Carditi, coal foreman, five shares; M. Dwyer, Cardiff, hard- ware merchant, five shares; C. J. Jackson, archi- tect, five shares; D. Gormon, Cardiff, innkeeper, five shares; Win. Wall, Cardiff, shoemaker, one share W. Hartnett, Cardiff, shoemaker,one share; J. E. Jackson, Cardiff, builder, five shares. The company is registered without special articles. — Investors' Guardian,

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MR CYRIL FLOWER M.P. AT BRECON. THE WORK OF THE SESSION.' On Friday evening the railway men of Brecon had a united dinuer at the Wellington Hotel, when about 100 sat do vn. The chair was occupied by Mr F. Grundy, Mid-Wales Railway, who a as supported by Mr Cyril Flower, M.P., Dr, Tal- fourd Jones, J.P., Dr. Owen, Capt. J, Morgan, J.P., MrT. H. Botmell Bishop, and Mr J. A. Jebb. Among the company present were Inspector Cun- ningham, Messrs H. Fortune, W. H. Gower, J. Graham, J. Linacre, C. Matthews, R. Mills, W. Probert, W. H. Richardson, F. H. Shepherd, F. Taylor, and J. Thoburn, of the Brecon and Mer- thyr Railway Company; Messrs W. Evans, J. Morgan, J. A. Whittle, and W. Williams, repre' senting the Mid-Wales Company, aud Messrs E. G. Evans, E. Finch, and J. Murray, from the Midland Railway Coinpany; Mr J. M. Thorn s, National Provincial Bank Mr T. H. Price, Brecon Old Bank; Mr F. C. Davies, B. C. and L. Company; Mr F. Cole, telegraph department, &c., &c. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been given from the chair, and right loyally responded to, Mr J. A. Jebb proposed the toast of The county and borough members." Mr CYiUL FLOWER, on rising to respond, was received with deafeuing applause. The hon. member said: I Illast thank you sincerely for the most enthusiastic manner in which you have received this toast. Wh-c-n I look back over the last few mouth", it seems as if as many years had passed over, instead of as many weeks, for it is almost incredible that so many events have taken place in the meantime. As your member, you will no doubt exiject me to give you a short account 01 tile last session ot Jrania- ment, but it is difficult where to start from. I think it will be better to avoid all political subjects of a contentious charac- ter—(cheers)—because it seems natural, just, wise, and necessary that amoog so many intelli- gent men that: I seo before me there should be as many ehades of opinion as there are hues in the raiubow. But for all that I must give you some sort of an idea of the work doue iu the session. When we first met in the House of Commons an unfortunate discussion arose over the point whether Mr Bradlaugii was entitled to take his seat or not. No one objects more than myself to the principles of Mr Bradiaugh, and the manuer in which he seeks to exteud them, but it was not for me to judge them. Whether Mr Bradiaugh should take his seat or not was a question which should have been ad- dressed on the hustings at Northampton, and it was most improper and dangerous, as well as un- constitutional, for the House of Commons to in- terfere with such a matter. (Cheers.) We did certain things m the morning, and they were often undone in the House of Lords iu the even- ing. (Laughter.) But « e went to the House of Commons determined to legislate to the best of oar ability for four great classes—the Irish people, the tenant farmers, the Noncon- formists, and the labouring classes. (Cheers.) The House of Lords destroyed the principle of the Irish Disturbance Bill, and did, in my opinion, a great injustice to the people of Ireland, I do not know of any measure which has been so will- fully misrepresented as that Bill. All that the Government desire is that justice should be done to a certain class who we believe are being Ped, aud most decidedly so, to ruin by a class of landlord". It was the iutention of Her Majesty's Government that no landlord, however rich and powerful, should be allowed to use that power, and take advantage of the poor and distressed. In the next session a Land Bill for Ireland will very probably be brought into the House of Com- mons of a much more serious nature than the innocent and harmless Irish Disturbance Bill, which is now no longer spoken of. (CLeers.) Gentlemen, after a long struggle of over 12 years a grievance is a grievance no longer, and the Noncoufoimists throughout the country must congratulate themselves on the passage of the Burials Bill. From the time when Mr Osborna Morgan carried through the Bill, every cemetery and every churchyard has been opened throughout the length and breadth of this laud, so that a deceased person may be buried with wdiatever service the relatives please. I am of opinion that this Bill will do much towards ulliLing- Church people and Nonconform- ists in a much more harmonious manner one with another. (Lolld applause.) Then we come to another question; that of the tenant farmer. I do not wish to say anything about the past Government, but I think that the present Government may claim that the repeal of the Malt-tax has given the utmost satisfaction to every agriculturist, throughout the land. It would have been easier for the last Government to remov^it when they shared such surpluses, but we repeat it was a work worthy of its originator to remove it, when he was, to use his own words, without a shot in the locker." (Cheers.) Not content with removing the grievance of the malt tax, it was thought that hares and rabbits should not be allowed to continue in such vast numbers to injure and destroy the crops of the farmers. (Cheers.) It is well known that there are many farmers whose crops have been entirely rumed by the numerous hares and rabbits. It really was amusing to observe what a commotion was caused by the Bill in the Houses. One would have thought that instead of the death of hores and rabbits, it was the world coming to an end. (Laughter and cheers.) Gentlemen came from all parts to vote against that dreadful Bill, many even giving up three whole days' shooting for the purpose. I have beard noble lords, with terms of contract on the tongne and hares and rabbits on the brain, in the wildest manner declare that there would be no possibility of landlord agreeing with tenant, and that gentle- men would have nothing wherewith to amuse themselves during the winter months. Now. passionately fond as I am of hunting, I am under the most decided impression that this Bill will not affect this sport at all. As long as landlords do their duty to their tenants there will be rabbits and hares enough for their foxes. Passing from the Hares and Rabbits Bill, I think we may touch upon the Bill which is of special interest to most of you, and that Bill is the Employers' Liability Bill. I said we had determined to do something for the working classes, but I must confess that 1 am not quite content with the Bill as it stands before us. But we must give up some- thing now and then of our individual political belief. I hope the Bill will be of the greatest possible use to every labourer in this country. I think I may congratulate the railway men upon the way in which they have been dealt with in the Bill. It has been rumoured that I voted against the railway meu's interest: facts will speak for themselves. By the recorded votes in the House of Commons you will find that I voted three times against the Government on pro- posed amendments in the Bill detrimental to the railway servants, and I think that is satisfactory proof that I have been what I always intend to be —a trien(I to the railway men. (Loud cheers.) Gentlemen, I could refer to a number of measures passed by the late Government, any one of which would have made the fortune of a Conservative Government, but that time prevents my doing so. The hon. member then referred to the war in Afghanistan, the obstructive policy of the Con- servatives, and concluded by expressing a hope that that would not be the last time he should have the pleasure of meeting them. The hon, gentleman resumed his seat amidst deafening ap. plause, cheers being again and again repeated. The' Mayor and Corporation" having been re- sponded to by Mr J. A. JEBB. and "1he town and trade of Brecon" by Mr F. C. DA VIES, Dr. TALFOUKD JOMES proposed "The railway interest." He referred to the results of leceut examinations made, with the object of testing the eyes as to the knowledge of colours, and said that this was an important subject, which deserved ti e special attention of railway managers. He also drew attention to the experiments made to absorb the bad air in tunnels, and from the fact that it had been proved that a carriage with partly open sides, filled with lime, absorbed two of the obnoxious gases, and that by the elec- tricitv obtainable from the wheels of the engine another obnoxious vapour was converted into one of a less dangerous character, and was absorbed by similar means. Ho inferred that it would not be long before a pure atmosphere circulated in the long tunnels of the metrouofis and elsewhere. Mr F. Grundv, Mid Wales, Mr A. Henshaw, Brecon and Merthyr, Mr J. A. Whittle, Mid Wales, and Mr F. H. Shepherd, Brecon and Mer- thyr, replied to the toast.

THE ALLEGED WIFE DESERTION AT NEATH. Thomas Llewellyn, described as a farmer, was brought up on a remanded hearing, charged with neglecting to maiutaiu his wife, who became chargeable to the Neath Union. It appeared defendant was about leaving for America, when his wife. an invalid, obtained relief, but it ap- peared defendant had arranged with her to go to America, where he had beeu before, and had sent her money from time to time. Upon payment of the relief and expenses, the bench discharged the defendant. •

THE BURIALS ACT IN THE PAltlSH OF OKLLIGAEli. On Saturday a funeral uuder the new Act took piace in the parish of Geliisraer. The funeral was that of Mrs Rees, the wife of David Rees, residing at Pontlottyn. Notice had been given to toe Rev. J. L. Meredith, rector of Gelligaer, that his services would not be required in the performance J. L. Meredith, rector of Gelligaer, that his services would not be required in the performance the burial rites at the pai-isli church graveyard i Sa urday. It was anticipated that the burial, owing to the fact of sufficient notice not having betn given, would be objected to. This was found to be the case, for instructions bad been given by the Rev. Mr Meredith that all the gates should be locked. But on reconsideration, and probably in the anticipation of parochial unpleasantness, the limited notice—about 39 hours—was eventually overlooked, and by the time of the arrival of the funeral the gates were thrown open and the party were led to the grave by the sexton, where the Rev. A. Davies, Calvinistic Methodist minister, officiated, He read a ortion of the 13th chapter of. 1st Corinthians, and offered up a brief and solemn prayer. A hymn was sung.

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CAERLEON LOCAL BOARD PROPOSED DISSOLUTION. "t RATEPAFERS' MEETING. A public meeting of the ratepayers of Caerleon was held on Friday evening, for the purpose of discussing the action of the Caerleon Local Board, with respect to the use of the Drill Hall, and to take into consideration whether it might be con- ducive to the welfare of the inhabitants to have the Local Board dissolved. The liev. Canon Ed- wards occupied the chair. The meeting numbered less than 50 persons. The CHAiBMAir, iu opening the proceedings, re- viewed the action of the Board ou the subject in question, and concluded by saying there was a wide-spread feeling that if the Board were dis- solved, the iin ? -vould be as well managed by the authorif n that the inhabitants would be saved the J u Jcu of supporting the j resent staff of officials. Mr T. PAnay questioned whether, in the first place, there was any right for any two freeholders to hand over the plot of land upon which the hall was built, to the Local Board; he had been advised that they had no power to do so. He con- sidered that if the Local Board were dissolved, it would be much better for the town. (Applause.) Mr J. JABHETT moved the adoption of a memorial to the Local Government Board, which set forth that the staff of office;s required for the purposes of the Local Board is a heavy burden in the present very distressed condition of Caerleon. Mr Jarrett went ou to say that his fellow towns- men knew as well as he did the constitution of the Local Board. There was hardly a man unon the board of independent spirit-(Lear. hear)—and he therefore urged its dissolution. Mr WILLIAM MORGAN seconded the motion. Mr M. M. COPE contended that though the population remained very much the same as in 1871, the rateable value of the place Lad much increased (namely, from £3,325 in 1872, to E4,470, in 1878). The necessity for continuing the work of the board had not at all diminished. (Hear, hear.) It was at present engaged in c .rrying out a complete system of drainage, and, if the board were dissolved he was assured the effect would be to produce a rate of 7d in the pound in "excess of what it would be in their hands (namely, Is 9d instead of Is 2d in the pound). In the event of the board being dissoved, the drainage system would be at once carried out by the rural sanitary authority, and the burden would fall more heavily upon the ratepayers. Another argument in favour of the board was, that they fully expected to receive threepence in the pound from the church and roads fund of the Endowed Schools Charity, which would assist to relieve the ratepayers, and he n.aintained that the work of the Rural Sani- tary Authority, the lighing, and the highways could not be carried on at a rate of less than 2s in the pound. In conclusion, he dwelt upon the inconsistency of the chairman in upholding the dissolution of the board now when he had (with himself, Mr Cope, and-Mr|Llewellyu) strongly upheld its continuance 12,fmontbs ago, and ex- pressed a strong opinion that the memorial must prove futile, as it was not likely that the Local Government Board would sanctian the dissolution of the board now "when they had falready so re- cently refused to do so. A desultory conversation ensued, and after a good deal of banter between some of the warmer partizans, The CHAIRMAN called for a show of hands, and declared 28 in favour of the adoption of the memorial to the Local Government Board, and six against it, and Mr Jarrett's motion was ac- cordingly carried amid loud applause. The Chair- man invited signatures to the memorial, and after it had been signed by those in favour of it, the meeting separated. f

HEARTLESS SEDUCTION. At the Preston Sheriff's Court a jury was em. panelled to assess damages in the case of Margaret Flynn v. John Birtalis." The action w as brought for damages through loss plaintiff had sustained by the seduction of her daughter, aged 18, by defendant, the sexton at Form by, near Liverpool, aged 60. Defendant was intimately acquainted with plaintiff, -,i ho looked after the schools, and had a house rent free from the vicar. Plaintiff's daughter from childhood knew the defendant, and played with his daughters, who were about her own age. The defendant took ad- vantage of this friendship to ruin the girl, who was confined of a boy in February. Plaintiff did not know her daughter was pregnant until the morn- ing of her confinemenf. Air Bartlett, for the plaintiff, in stating the case, said he lived near the plaintiff, whose daughter was the pet of the village. By this seduction defendant had mined for life a fair and favourite girl, and irreparably degraded his own character. Plaintiff had been turned from her house and occupation, and now made her living by washing and plain sewing, She had the alternative of sending her daughter to Manchester and keeping her position, or re- taining her and losing it. She at once accepted the latter. The damages were assessed at 22W.

CRICKET, AUSTRALIAN'S v. GENTLEMEN OF SCOTLAND. The Scotch team, who had scored 105 for five wickets, finished off their second innings for 130. Mr Steel, who was 46 not out overnight, increased his total to 60. He had played splendid cricket, and was loudly and deservedly cheered. Towards the close of the innings Boyle accomplished the trick of disposing of Craig, Hughes, and McLeod with three successive balls. The Australians had 132 runs set them to win, and this number they obtained for the low of four wickets only, thanks chiefly to the excellent batting of Alexander and Jar via, neither of whom have ever scored an inuings of forty before in England. The following is the fall score :— eSNXLXXSN OF BCOTLXXD. First Innings. I Second Innings Lord Balfour, e Alexander, b Boyle 01 b Palmer q Hon. Ivo Biigh, c Groube, b Boyle 30 c Groube, b Boyle. 7 T. B. Marshall, 1 b w, b Pal- mer. 13 b Palmer 5 A. G. Steel, c and b Boyle 3 c Palmer 60 C. Davidson, b Alexander.. 41 run out 1 A. L. Wood, b Palmer ..5b Palmer 35 J. A. Allen, c Groube, b Pal- mer 35 b Palmer .4 R. Hughes, st Jarvis, b Pal- mer 9 c Palmer, b Boyle 0 J. R. McLeod, c Jarvis, b B#yle 0 b Boyle 0 J. Cniifr, not out .4 c Alexander, b Boyle 3 R. McNair, b Palmer 0 notout 3 4 Extras 12 Total .143 Total ISO AUSTliAUAKS. First Inn intra. Second Innings. Jarvis, c Steel, b Cr .ig 31 c McNair, b Steel 41 Alexander, c Davidson, b Craig 13 c McLeod, b Wood.. 47 Murdock, at Balfour, h Craig 12 b McLeod 12 b McLeod 0 Groube, b McNuir 19 not out 20 Blackhazn, run out .9 not out « 7 Boimer, c Bli^h,b McNair.. 16 Boyle, run out 25 Palmer, st Balfour, b Craig 5 Moule, not out 2 Giles, 0 Hughes, b Craig 3 Extras 4 Extras 6 Total 142 Total .132 OABDIFF V. OLD SNJEED PABK.—This match was played at Cardiff on Saturday, and ended in a draw. Score:-Cardif: F. de C. Hamilton, 33 C. M. Berkeley, 0; J. P. Jones, 28 H. Joues, 57 H. Calcutr, 11 A. Waldron, 3; W. Jenkins, 1 J. Smith, 13 Appleyard, 10 C. Riches, 0 Donovan, 2 extras, 5-163.-0ld Sneed Pari: F. K. Wright, 0 A. E. Terry, 14; A. Robinson, 13 F. N. Tribe, 1 V: Dunn, 2 F. J. Bond, 0; W. Tribe, 0 J. Bridie (not out)' 3; extras, I-total, 34.

CITY BETTING.-SATURDA.Y, CESAREWITclL (Ilwo MIWA 2 furiongs 28 yards- Run Tuesday, Oct. 12.) IOO to 8 agst Isonomy, 5 yrs, lOst 21b, t ion £ 7 the DevU, 3 yrs, 8st 61b, o l Abb°t. 3 yrs,7st 71b, w «r» ♦ i Gru-ntham, 3 yrs, 6st lib, t & 0 oc Fashion, 3 yrs, 7st 6!b, t rf r° } — The Proctor, 3 yrs, 8st 111b, t ft 0 Jr 10 1 — Adventure, 4 yrs, 6st 61b, o 28 to 1 — Petronel, 3 yrs, 7st 61b, o 33. to 1 Hilarious, 6 yrs, 7st SIb, 0—40 to 1, taken and wanted 40 to 1 Eurus, 3 yrs, 5st 101b, t 40 to 1 Caroline, 3 yra. 5st 131b, t & o M to 1 Roulette. S yrs, 5st 121b, o 66 to 1 Ercildoune, 3 yrs, 6st 51b, t 6 to 4 on Isonomy v Dresden China (one to win), t CAMBRIDGESHIRE. (One mile 240 yards. Run Tuesday, Oct. 26.) 25 to 1 agst Evasion, 3 yrs, 6st 121b, o—33 to 1, tiken and wanted 40 to 1 Adventure, 4 yrs, 5st lllb.t & w 20 to 1 Evasion and Adventure (coupled), t Mr Joseph Davis has disposed of Strathavon and ML-s Sharps privately. Opal (late Cairngorm), by Strathconan-Emer- ald, has been again named "Cairngorm." Apology, the winner of the One Thousand Guineas, the Oaks, and Doncaster St. Leger in 1874, was sold 0:1 Friday, by Mr Tattersall for 3,200 guineas. The purchaser was Mr Vyner. As the conditions of the Cesarewitch and Cam- bridgeshire do not stipulate for penalties for win- ning weight for age races, neither Dresden China nor Experiment have increased their imposts in those races. Dresden China's weight remains 9st lib for the Cesarewitch, and 9st 31b for the Cam- bridgeshire and in the latter race Experiment will have to carry 7st 131b.

THE WEATHER IN THE CHANNEL. [SPBCIAL TELEGRAMS AT 9 O'CLOCK LAST WIGET.1 West of England foreca-t-aliglit showers, with bright intervals; continued cold, with brisk northerly wind; unse tled. PLTMOTTH. Barometer rising from 29'74 to 29*87. Wind westerly; decreasing. Bain fell yesterday, Temperature, 52 to 63. SciLLT. Barometer 29-9, slowly rising. Wind W.N. W., fresh. Half inch rain during Saturday's storm. Considerable sea. g LIZAED.— Barometer, 29*80. Wind W, Mode- rate sea. Cloudy. BCDB. Barometer, 23*93, rising. Cloudy. Unsettled. Channel rough. TOfiQUAT.—Barometer 29*77. Showpry. Wind N. W,, moderate. Temperature 44 to 51.

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CARDIFF. LORD BUTE has taken a house &t Tunbridge Wells for a few weeks, and goes down there this week. Truth. PRINCBLLEWELLYN LODGE, I.O.G.T.—At the ordinary weekly meeting of this lodge, held at Bethania Schoolroom, Loudon-square, on Frid.iy last, a spirited debate took place on Compen- sation to Publicans for loss of license. Is it just?" The debate was opened by Bro. E. Lewis, who moved a resolution in favour of compensation. Bro. D. T. Jones moved an amendment against compensating the publican. Bros. W. Watts P.W.C.T., J. Po.veli, W.C.T,, and others, also took part in the debate. The amendment was carried. TAEEESTACLE CHAPEL, HATES. —The anniver- sary services of this chapel were commenced on Sun lay, when the Welsh sermons were preached by the Rev. R. Lloyd and the Rev. J. Jones. In the afternoon an English sermon was preached. The services were largely attended, the Epacious building being crowded in the evening. HOAXH-EOAD WESLETAN CHAPKL.—The anni- versary services in connection with the Pwath- road Wesleyan Chapel were held on Sunday. The sermons morning and evening were preached by the Rev. H. Burton, B.A., to very large con- gregations. At the evening service the chal II as crowded. In the afternoon a children's service was held, when the scholars sang a selection of music. An address was given by the Rev. J. Turner, one of the newly-appointed ministers of the Loudon-square circuit. A large number of the parents of the scholars attended this service. Ma LEWIS WILLIAMS acknowledges receipt of the following subscriptions towards the Cawley family, the sufferers by the recent fire at Roath —A lady, per Mr H. J. Pain, M.D., 23 a lady, second donation, JE2; anonymous, per Rev. C. A. Smythies, 10s; Archie Gibbs, Is anonymous, Is; John Williams and Sons, £ 1 Is; Mr John Corv, i;l Is total, £7 14s. THE ALLEGED IMPOSITION ON THE GUAKDIANS. —The case in which it was alleged that a person was wrongfully in receipt for some time past of out- door relief from the Board of Guardians, has been investigated. Some of the statements made were found to be true. Other allega.tions were not sub- stantiated. and the Guardians, at their meeting on Saturday, thought it best to reduce the allowance to one-half the amount previously given. LOUDON-SQUAEE WESLETAN METHODIST CHA- FEL.-The anniversary of the Sunday-schools, in connection with the chapel, took place on Sunday, when sermons, morning and evening, were preached by tne Rev Geo. Kennedy,late of Hayle, and recently appointed to this circuit. Mr Ken- nedy is an eloquent preacher, and took occasion in his morning sermon to refex to the Burials Act, the distress and agrarian outrages in Ireland,and other current topics. There were very good congregations. Iu the afternoon the rev. gentle- man gave an address to the scholars and friends. The children sang during the day select hymns, under the conductorship of Mr A, Jenkins, the leader of the choir. WooD-STIATET CHAPEL.—The 12th tiniiiversary of Wood-street Chapel took place on Sunday, when sermons were t reached morning and even- ing by the Rev, Kilsbv Jones to large congrega- tions. The sermon in the morning was founded 08 upon the 15th chapter of Luke's Gospel, 7th verse, the evening harvest thanksgiving sermon from 14tli chapter of Acts, the 17th verse. In the after- noon a sermon was preached by the Rev. J. P. Williams, from Canton, text 23rd chapter Jere- miah, 24th verse. Mr Jones will deliver his popular lecture in the same place to-night. FOOTBALL CLUB, HARE AND HOUNDS.-The members of this club had a cross country run on Saturday last for a silver cup. The meet and nmsti was at icoatn Vourt. Messrs Jrnillips and Laybourue laid the trail, and the course lay across the Rumney moors to near the Coedygores farm then turning sharply to the left, across country to near Lhinishen station, back past the brickyard, and again cross country to Penylan, and through the fieids to Roath Court. On the starting of the "hounds," Messrs Treatt and Sto.\e took the lead, and kept it throughout; the race bome between them for first place was very exciting, Treatt winning by barely a yard, and thus becom- ing possessor of the cup. In consequence of the late heavy rain. the country was very heavy going and the water jumps severe. The hares did the distance in one hour and twenty minutes, and the winner in seven minutes less. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, ROATH. The Rev. Father De Mandate preached tin this church on Sunday evening to a congregation that crowded the sacred building in every part. The rev. father, who spoke with a strong foreign accent, referred to the persecutions of the Church in France at the present day, and said that the ser- vant was not greater than his master, and that as the Master had been persecuted in His day, so the Church was persecuted in the present. He went on to say the Catholic Church was built upon a rock, and could not be moved. for Christ said. Tnon art Peter; upon tins rock I build my Chnrch, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." From 18 to 19 centuries have passed amidst innu- merable persecutions, from the earliest time to the From 18 to 19 centuries have passed amidst innu- merable persecutions, from the earliest time to the present, but where are those persecutions now ? —the Roman emperors and others ? The rock is there, but the persecutors have gone. The Church is there, the Vicar of Christ is there, the successor of Peter,and as the Church outlived those persecu. tions in times gone by, so, being the true living Church, it will still prevail and prosper. BOABD OF GUARDIANS.—At the meeting of the Board of Guardians, on Saturday, Mr C. W. David presiding, there was a fair attendance of guardians.rho Master of the Workhouse re- ported that there had been 20 a.dmisaionll and 19 discharges at the house during the week, 3 births, and 4 deaths, leaving 371 inmates of the house, a decrease of 10 on the corresponding week of last year.— The EChairman, after bringing under the notice of the Board the fact that some excellent military blankets were to be purchased at the mills at 5s 6d per pair, and that some boots had been found satisfactory for somelpurposes at 3s 6d per rair, and a further order had been given by the Board for a tresh supply, mentioned that the number of orders given for admission to the house on Saturday last was 19. Of this number only three had taken advantage of the opportunity. He mentioned this merely to show that the Board made use of the house as frequently as possible, and as a result only three out of 19 availed them. selves of it. There was a decrease of 10 in the workhouse inmates, and of 30 at the schools. The Chairman afterwards expressed an opinion that the officers should be instructed to give appli. cants for relief food, and then make them appear before the Board. The Board should have as far as possible, control over the paupers. He moved a resolution accordingly, which was adopted.—A vote of condolence was afterwards passed, to be sent to Mrs Thomas, the wife of the Rev. Horatio Thomas, a gentlemen who, the Oiiairman men- tioned, had been a member of that Board for 44 years, and] been very diligent throughout that time in his duties, but who had just died.— The meeting then separated. BAPTIST FOREIGN MIssIONB. Beries of ser- vices in aid of the foreign missions, exclusively supported by the Baptist denomination, were held on Sunday at the several Baptist churches in Cardiff, Penarth, Grangetown, and Whitchurch. The deputation from the Parent Society consisted of the Rev. Charles Jordan, India, and the Rev. J. R. Wood, Upper Holioway, London, while at the churches generally an exchange of pulpits took place. At Bethany Chapel, St. Mary-street the ivev. C. Jordan pteached in the morning aud tiie Rev. T. Davies, of the Docks, in the evening. At IreUegarvihe the Rev. W. E. Winks preacbed in the morning, and the Rev. J. R. Woods, of Lon- don, in the evening. At Bethel, Docks, Rev. J. Berryman preached in the morning, and the Rev. C, Jordan, of India, in the evening. At Cathays Chapel, the Rev. J. Williams preached in the evening. At Hope Chapel, Canton, the sermon in the morning was preached by the Rev. J. R. Wood, of London, aud in the evening by Rev. A. Tilly. At Penarth Baptist Chapel the sermon in tiie morning was preached by Mr John Davies, and in the evening by the Rev. J. Berryman, Grange- town. At Grangetown Baptist Chapel the Rev. J. P. Williams preached in the morning, and in the evening Mr John Davies. The Rev. W. B. Winks preached in the evening at the Baptist Chapel, Whitchurch. In the afternoon the scholars of the several Sunday-schools connected with the Baptist Churches in the town proceeded to Bethany Chapel, St. Mary-street, where a united Sunday-school meeting was held, and the Rev. Charles Jordan, one of the missionariss from India, delivered an address to the scholars. Dur- ing the next fortnight public meetings will be held at Penarth, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Grangetown, Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Alerthyr, Tre- herbert, Porth, Tonypandy, Ferndale, and Merthyr Vale, when addresses will be delivered by the deputation and by the local ministers. ALEXANDRA-PARE.—The annual bicycle and athletic sports in aid of the Cardiff Infirmary came off on Saturday afternoon, at the Alexandra, park. Though held under the patronage of the Mayor of Cardiff, Mr C. H. Williams, Captaiu Jenner, Mr W. Alexander, Mr Alderman Bo er, Mr Archibald Hood, Mr W. D. Bushell, and Mr John Evans, and notwithstat,ding thty were under the management of Mr G. T. Edmund (for the proprietors) these sports were not successful in drawing a large attendance. The weather was against them. Early in the afternoon a strong wind was blowing, and when that died away there were frequent heavy showers of rain in conse- quence but a limited number of spectators j ut in an appearance. The judges wt-re Messrs D. Lewis andG. Coleman, and Mr J. Wall acted as starter. A band played at intervals throughout the after- noon. Tile first event decided was a one-mile (novice) bicycle handicap, which originally divided into hears, with a final, was run off in one deciding Pace. W. Spickett, of Pontypridd, who had 120 yards start, won the first prize, a silver watch, presented by Messrs D. Duncan and Sons, South nates Daily News W. Morgan. Gardiu x>icycie Club, 2nd VY. S. Jonea. Cardiff Football Club, 3rd. Won by 20 yards—about the same distance between second and third, Morgan h^d 30 yards start, and W. S. Jones 20 yards. Ine next event, the 120 yards amateur foot handicap —lstpriz», a Remington's five-bajrel revolver 2nd p ize, a silver watch—was run off in three he ts, with a fiual, the first aud second qualifyiiig. The following came to the post in the final F. L. I'erry, C.F.C., scratch; J. 1. Hmton, C.F.C. five ya ds start; W. R. Rees, Canton, six vards J. J. Stothrrt, C.F.C., th-ee and a half" vard's T. H. Price, Brecon F.C., one yard E. tear Barry, C.F.C.. 10 yards. W. R. liees won by about a ynrd Pnee, of Brecon, being second. The prize of a cold watch offers.i ■o tiie winner of the five mile (o, en) amateur ■o tiie winner of the five mile (o, en) amateur bicycle handicap was, after a clo^e co:ite«t, wou from scratch by J. C. Morris, on a special Cum- brian." Mo ris, who slackened pace at the finish wou easily by a clear 55 yards. Wilfred Stokes' Monmouth, and W. Windade, Cathays, who had each 30J y,11> advantage, came in second and thin respectively. W. M. Shepher i fell.—'ITie 120 yards ("l C0!1!ers) foot handicap was \\011 by G. 1 honia3, Jsewpnrt, seta ch man, R. C'ummins, Car-h; being second, an! J. Wall third.—The enp offered to the winner of the one miie (open) ,,n bicvcle handicap was carried off h, NYm. organ, who had 200 yards' sta't, who tlie firs: prize in the two miles (club) bicycle handicap. The sold cross of honour in the 440 yards amateur handican feU to the lot of K 1. Ptrry. who had 18 yards 'start accorded him. SERIOCB CHARGE OF WOUNDING. At the nolioe-cpurt, on Saturday—before Dc. Edwarda, Dr. Paine, and Mr G. Phillips—Nicholas Bow-" ling, a foreman rigger. was charged with wilfully cutting and wounding William Richards, a Cardiff piicfc, Mr Richard?, who appeared with his head baudajed, stated t:;at he returned home about 20 minutes past 11 o'clock on Thursday night. On getting out of the cab, a man, whom lie had since found was the prisoner, placed himself in front of him. He askrd tLe man N, iiat he wanted, atid received for a re pi v, "I doii't know." VYho ape you y "I don't know." What are you doing here?" "I don't know." He passed into his house, and shut the door. A few minutes before twelve o'clock lie heard a knock at the door. On opening it, the prisoner, w ho was the same man as he had setn before, but who was quite a stranger to him, made a blow at him. He (complainant) struck out quick and knocked the man down. The man got up immediately, and then struck at him again. He parried the blows for a few minutes, when he received a severe blow on the i ead which rendere 1 him insensible, and lie had no recollec- tion of what occurred afterwards. When he recovered, he found he ha 1 received two stabs on the right arm, one on the left, and two 0:1 the forehead. The prisoner could not have received aDy provocation, as he had no knowledge of him previously. In reply to Mr Ensor. who appeared for the prisoner, he said that he believed, from what he had heard, that the prisoner had quarrelied with a neighbour living next doox, and he thought that the prisoner must have mistaken the door, and ;so attacked him by mistake. Dr. Hughes^ the medical superintendent of the Hamadryad Hospital Ship, described the nature of the wounds, which were punctured wounds, evidently p educed by blows from a rather blunt knife or something of the kind. T.C. blade apprehended the prisoner on Friday morning, on board a vessel iymgin the NVest Dock; two knives and a pair of compasses were found on him. Prisoner said he I;a.i iio re- collection of what occurred on Thursday night. If he stabbed Mr Richards, it must have been with the corapasses. The bench committed him for trial at the Quarter Sessions, bail being ac- cepted. himself in £ 30, and two sureties oi 46 each,

LLANDAFF. WORKING MEN'S CLUB.—A general meeting of the members of this club was held ou Friday even- ing, the Vicar presidiug. The secretary re, orted that advertisements for a billiard-bagatelle, oz small billiard table, for the use of the club had been inserted in the local papers, ard he had re- ceived offers of tables from four different parties. After a long discussion it was resolved to purchase a billiard-bagatelle table from a Bristol inanufao, turer, at a cost of kll 10s.

NEWPORT. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr P. Woodruff rrer sided at the meeting of this board, on Saturday, when there were also present Colonel Lyzie (vice-chairman), Revs. r. C. S. Darby, D. Roberts., Y. B. Leonard, E. Jenkins, .1. Davies^ Messrs S. B. Jones, E. Thomas, J. H. Hillier. W. Evans, E. Phillips, M. M. Co:«, S. Scard, P. James, E. Cross, T. Latch, W. Jones, and Bassett.-It was agreed to leave the case of the children Rees in te bands of Mr Bassett and Mr S. B. Jones, the sum of fl4 8s lid having been forwarded by the solicitors to the estate.—The Clerk reported that a lunatic named Stiddar had escaped from the arylum at Abergavenny, and 801 not been re-captured, also that the Local Government BoaFd had sanctioned the appoint- ment of Mrs Harding, as matron ot the Caerleon Schools.—Upon the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Latch, Messrs Jennings, Llewellyn, and Morgan were formally reappointed medical officers to the union for the next three years, at salaries of £130, £30, and L45 respectively.—Upon the recommendation of the Caerleon Industrial Schools Committee it was re- solved to accept the tender of Mr Charles Milea for the alteration and extension of the buildings for £ 5,053.—The clerk was directed to advertise for a matron, in the place of Mrs Harding, at a salary of £ 25 per annum and also for an assis- taut master in the place of Mr Hewitt, who had been temporarily appointed.-In reply to Mr Scard, Mr Darby stated that Mr Bebell was not entitled to take bis seat at the board, now that Mr Brown had been disqualified, but that an election must take place to fill up any vacancy, and that when the next election was within six months the vacancy was not usually filled before it took place, unless the Local Government Board was specially memorialised to allow it.- Tiie weekly returns showed: Children at the Industrial Schools, 156, compared with 165 in the corresponding week of last year, of whom 142 were receiving industrial training at the Work- house, two deaths, leaving 271 inmates, against 251 last year. DIVISIONAL PETTY SESSIONS.—At the petty sessions, on Saturday, before Messrs T. Greatrex (chairman), J. Firbank, and B. W. Hamilton, a man named William Lewis, of North Risca, waa fined 20s including costs, or, in default, 14 days* imprisonment, for being upon the premises of the Cross Keys Inn daring illegal hours on Sunday, the 18th July. Defendant, who did not appear to the summons, was found in the kitchen of the inn with five other men by P.C. Dowden.—Sir Edgar Fennell, fishmonger, of High-street, and owner uf the Goldcliff salmon fishery, was summoned for illegally catching salmon in the river Usk during the close season, namely, on the 1st, 2nd, and 10th September. Mr C. R. Lyne appeared in support of the information, representing the Usk and Ebbw Board of Conservators, and Mr H. G. Lloyd was for the defence. The bench expressed an opinion that the oase had not been made out, and dismissed it. A THREATENING FIBL-A little after fire p.m. on Saturday an alarm of fire was given at the Kmlyn Foundry, Lower Cross-street, the works ot Mr C. D. Phillips. The fire originated in a paint and oil store. Speedy help was obtained. In- spectorWilcox and Sergeant Pcxtten arrivin- witk the reel and hoae, which was attached to a hydrant, and a volume of water poured on the burn, ing stores. The efforts were availing in half-an- hour, when the fire was subdued, and tbub a great deal of valuable property in other portions of the building saved. How the fire originated has not been ascertained.

MONMOUTH. COUNTY POLICE.—On Saturday (before Mr G* G, Griffin aud Col. Davies), Charles French, tramping labourer, was charged with having, 011 the 15th inst., at Cwmcarvan, stolen a lyair of cloth trousers, of the value of 5s, the .property of Charles Morgan, a labourer. He pleaded guiltyc aud was sentenced to 21 days' hard labour at Usk gaol.

PONTYPOOL. AT THE POLICE-COUBT, on Saturday, before Col. Byrde and the Rev. J. C. Lie well in, John Richards was charged with stealing apples, tht property of Isaac Parker, at Llanvrechva Upper. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 10a, or seven days' hard labour.—Thomas Howells, sum" moued for assaulting Mary Ann Howells, on the 12th inst., Y. as ordered to p-ty costs.

ABERTHAW. ON Saturday, portions of a ead wreck con. sisting of a quantity of timber. See.. came ashore. The wreck is suivoi;ed to be that of a French vessel. A boat drifted ashore, but there was no name on it. Saturday evening a bank-book with the name of "Merer" was picked up Oil the shore. The whole of the crew were it is feared, lost.

MERTHYR. ADJOURNED LICENSING CASES.—Mr C. HusseS James applied on behalf of Mr J. G. Judd, fort license tor the Morlais Castle, High-st eet, thif being the adjourned licensing day. Notice of ob- jection to the renewal of the license had been served, in consequence of the premises not having heIl used as an inn for two yeirs past. A-11 Ja;iiee, in suppoi ting the application, stated that the premises belonged to the Court estate, the trustees of which liad been nearly two years in gaining possession cf them from a man named Morgan Williams, aud in getting repairs done by the Court of Chaucery. The Stipeudiary granted the renewal.-Under similar cone ditions the license of the Wh;te Hart, Abercanaid, was renewed. The bench granted a renewal of the Lord Raglan to Wm. Moseley, pending the negotiations for transferring the premises for the purposes of a jost-ofiice. The license tof the Britannia, Plymouth-street, was granted to Mr W. Smyth, the owner that of the Plough, High-street, to Mr Richard Llewellyn and that ot the Fouutaiu, Tram road-side. The license of the Dynevor Arms, George Town, was again renewed to Mrs. Ann Davie. who, having been recently convicted of an infringement of the Act, was now cautioned by the Bench. The license of the Old Bute Arms, Pcntmorlais, which for a considerable time past had been used as a confectioner's shop by Mr Edwin I ulman, to U horn a beer license was last year granted, but which was never used, was cow refused. A re- newal of the license of the G rover's Aim?, Penydarren, was granted to George Bryant. Me Daniel Phillips obtained a removal of the license of t. e Crown, Troedyrhiw, after being warned, he having been convicted ot drunkem ess during the year. ° A refreshuient-house license was granted to ilr J. Howfield, confectioner, High-street Several applications for new licenses were likewise heard. Mr D. liees Lewis applied for the cus- tomary grocer's licenee to retail wine', spirits, and beer, by Mr John Wiliiatns. grocer, of High- street. The application was grafted, as was alse a similar one, made by Mr Lewis, on beiiaif at Mr Thomas Lloyd, confectioner, Union-street, Dowlais. Grower's licenses, for the sale of wiuet spirits, and be^r, applied for by .Mr W. SiinonaL were granted to Mr Stephen Priwr, of Treharris! POLICE-COCIIT.-On Saturday—before .Messrs J. Bishop and Thomas NVill Moivaa and W illiam Evans « ere charged II ith tiirowi .g down two coning siones fro'.n the wall belonging to the Hrecon and Meni-yr Rail w, v. nea, toe Pant Hospital. Ihey We'e ordered to pay Is 6d damages and a fiue of half- -crown. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mril. H. Rhys, vice- chairman, presiiied at Lie weekly meeting of the boar i on Saturday. A communication was read fro-Li the Local Government Board stating that re- payment of £ 302 Gs 8d had been maoe oil account officers' salariss. Upon the recommendation of the committee it w.is re-oive to puichiiae a horse and c.irt and other adjunct", fi r the u.-e on the brlll at the Aberdare Tminin^' school. During the pist week £ 202 178 Id :.a been expanded in it reii-f. an I deque for £20,) was granted for the ensuing week.

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DOWLAIS. FIRE AT A DRAPER'S SEOP.—On Sunday morn> inc, about 4.45, an akwm was conveyed to the police-station at Do vhus that the drapery premisea of Mr V. Evans were on fire. Inspector Rodman and a number of constables at once proceeded 11 the spot with the fire-extinguishing apparatus when they found that the ground floor, with th< room aud workshop, were in a blaze. Some fivt minutes were lost owing to the difficulty in fixing the standpipe, but the fire was extinguished is half-aii-hour. Considerable loss was occasioned.