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v. R. THE ROYAL MERIONETH MILITIA. NOTICE. THE RECRUITS of the above Corps (Men enlisted for the first time since the last training*) will ASSEMBLE at BALA, at 11 o'clock, a.m. on n MONDAY, APRIL 25th, 1870, for 41 days' TRAINING. Also the remainder of the Corps to assemble at the same place. at 11 a.m. on KONDA Y, MAY 9th, 1870, for 27 days'TRAINING. By 0fR.1 MASCIE TAYLOR, Captain and Adjutant. Orderly Room, Bala, March 8th, 1870. MERIONETHSHIRE, NORTH WALES. A FREEHOLD ESTATE, near Towyn, in this county, known as Bodtalog, comprising otwi acres of Arable, Pasture and Marsh LAND, with an agreeable Resi- dence, commanding extensive views over the surround- c ing country and Cardigan Bay, Two Farmhouses with Yards Stables, and other conveniences, and Cottages and Gardens, in and near the town of Towyn, a^uate close to the Towyn Station of the Cambrian Railway, and three miles from the charming watering-place of Aberdovey; also a Perpetual Yearly Rent-charge of £ 100, payable out of the Freehold Estate of Llvvyn, near Dolgellev. MESSRS HERRING AND SON are instructed to JM. Sell the above PROPERTY by Auction, at the Mart, Tokenhouse-yard, opposite the Bank of in land, London, on Thursday, May 12th next, at Two o clock precisely, in one Lot, and if not so sold then m several LOT 1.—The Perpetual Yearly RENT-CHARGE of £ 1R OT 2 —The RESIDENCE of Bodtalog, a stone-built house of'moderate elevation facing the °Ind looking Cardigan Bay, with large Gardens, Lawn, and g Paddocks, well-timbered, containing 14a. lr. 9p. LOT 3.-Fronhaulog FARM, containing 112a. 3r. 10p., and let to a yearly tenant at £66 14s. per annum. LOT 4.—Tymawr and Brynllis 1" ARMS, containing 396a 2r lip., and let on lease at the yearly rent of £ 180. L0T 5. MARSH LAND, containing about 42 acres, ipf /r» lfjise at £ 40 per smnuin. T -TT. Lot 6 COTTAGES and GARDENS, and LAND, in the village of Towyn, let to several tenants at rents amounting to £ o2 10s. 6d. per annum. Particulars, with plan and conditions, may be had of THOS. LOUGHBOROUGH, Esq., 23, Austmfnars London; Mr THOS. EDWARDS, Agent, Towyn at the Corbet Arms, P'T)' Towyn at the Golden Lion, ,Dolgelley at the principal hotels at Shrewsbury, Welshpool, Manchester, and Liver- pool; at the Mart; and of the Auctioneers, 21, Moorgate- street, Bank, London, and Brixton-hill, Surrey. TO BE LET. A SHOP with DWELLING HOUSE attached, where a good business can be done in Grocery and Drapery, several Slate Quarries being in the neighbour- k For further particulars, apply by letter, or personally, to Mr MEREDITH JONES, Tynycoed, Arthog, near Dolgelley. DOLGELLEY PROVINCIAL EISTEDDFOD, AUGUST 23rd and 24ik, 1870. A COMPLETE LIST of the Subjects, and the Words of the Air and Glee, may be had by en- closing a Postage Stamp to Mr L. WILLIAMS, Auctioneer, "^The Compositions are to be in the hands of their re- spective Adjudicators, July 1st, 1870. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. NEW INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, LLANUWCHLLYN. THE Committee are prepared to receive lii.MDii.Kb for erecting the above Chapel. Plans and Specifi- cations may be seen at the Chapel House, on or after the 13th instant. Tenders to be sent in to the undersigned not later than the 29th instant. The Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. LLOm JuJf Glan Twrch, Llanuwchllyn. THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1861. In the County Court of Merionethshire, holden at Bala. IN the Matter of DAVID JONES, of Tegid-street, JL in the Town of Bala aforesaid, Ironmonger, &c., ad- judged Bankrupt on the 30th day of November, 18o9. An Order of Discharge will be delivered to the Bank- rapt after the expiration of Thirty Days from this date, unless an Appeal be duly entered against the judgment 01 the Court, and notiee thereof be given to the Court. WILLIAM WILLIANS, Bala, 28th March, 1870. Registrar. THE ABERYSTWYTH MARKET AND PUBLIC HALL COMPANY (LIMITED). ESTABLISHED forthe purpose of erecting a Large and Commodious MARKET and HALL, &c. with Entrances from Terrace-road and Baker-street, Aberyst- wyth, Registered under the Joint Stock Company's Act, 1862. Temporary Offices 34, Coleman-street, London, E.C. Secretary (pro. tem.) Mr B. CONSTABLE. Prospec- tuses in a few days. A NOVELTY! THE NEW SHILLING PACKET OF NOTE PAPER, containing 120 sheets of Superfine Cream Laid Note Paper. A correct Likeness of the Buyer is given with each packet. ASKEW ROBERTS, WOODALL, & VENABLES, Bailey Head, Oswestry. MR CROSSLEY, Organist of the Paiish Church, Dolgelley, WILL receive PUPILS forthe Organ, Piano, and Sinking. TERMS—Two Guineas a Quarter. RESIDENCE: BANK BUILDINGS, DOLGELLEY" GLEN FlELD STARCH. EXCLUSIVELY USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY. and HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS says it is the Finest Starch she ever used. AWARDED PRIZE MEDAL FOR ITS SUPERIORITY. When you ask for GLENFIELD STARCH rSee that you get it, as inferior kinds are often substituted WOTHERSPOON & Co., GLASGOW & LONDON. V. n R MR. SELLIS, DENTIST, TOWYN. FIFTEEN YEARS Surgical and Mechanical Dentist in London, may be consulted at the under- mentioned towns:— DOLGELLEY—Every second and fourth SATURDAY, at Miss Evans's, Smithfield-street. BALA—Every first and third SATURDAY, at Mrs JONES'S, Tegid-street. PWLLHELI—Mr Francis Evans, bookseller, &c., High- street, the 1st and 3rd WEDNESDAY in every month. PORTMADOC Every 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAY, at Mrs. Bennett Williams's, Snowdon-street. All operations without pain. Advice free. PAPER HANGINGS. A LARGE Assortment of PAPER HANGINGS, at a greatly reduced price, at T THOMAS'S, BRIDGE-STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. Picture Frames in Gilt, Maple, &c. Mouldings supplied ¡ to the trade at reduced terms. CASH. <>. TO INNKEEPERS AND OTHERS. TO BE LET, with immediate possession if required, a First-class House of Business, known by the name of the PRINCE OF WALES INN, otherwise called Plasbrith," situate in the town of Dolgelley. For further particulars and terms, apply to Mr EDWD. OWEN, Prince of Wales Inn, Dolgelley. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. GOOD FRIDA Y. CHEAP EXCURSION BOOKINGS to BORTH and ABERYSTWYTH from Pwelheli and all Stations to Aberdovey inclusive, by the train leaving Pwllheli at 9 0 a.m. For full particulars see hand bills. ON GOOD FRIDAY, Passengers will be booked, at Low Fares, from Aberystwyth, and all Stations to Machynlleth inclusive, by the train leaving Aberyst- yty at 8 0 a.m., for Aberdovey, Towyn, Dolgelley, Bar- mouth, Harlech, Portmadoc, Pwllheli, and Carnarvon. For full particulars see hand bills. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. GOOD FRIDAY. AX GOOD FRIDAY, April 15th 1870 passengers ^11 be booked \) from the undermentioned Stations to ABERDOVEY, TOWYN' DOLGELLEY, BARMOUTH, HARLECH, PORT- MAD OC^ and PWLLHELI, at the following Times and Fares:- To Aberdovey To Barmouth To Harlech and and Portmadoc, & Towyn. Dolgelley. Pwllheli. From a.m. 1st CI. C. Cr. 1st CI. C. Cr. 1st Cl. C.Cr. Oswestry 6 15 Llynclvs 6 24 I Llanfvllin 5 50 Llanfeohnin 6 4/-5s. 6d. 2s. 9d. 6s. 3s. 8s. 4s. Llansaintffraid 6 10 Llanymynech 6 30 I Llanfeohnin 6 5s. Gd. 2s. 9el. 6s. 3s. 8s. 4s. Llansaintffraid 6 10 Llanymynech 6 30 I Four Crosses 6 35 Buttington 6 51^ Forden°° 7 18 l 5s. 2s. 6d. 5s. 6d. 2s. 9d. 1i. 3s. 6d. Montgomery 7 23 Abermule 7 311 Newtown 7 41 D^lwen*03. 7 31 r 4s. 2s- 5s* 2s- 6s> 3s' L'andinam 7 39 Moat Lane 7 59 Caersws 8 4,. Pontdolgoch 8 9 1 Carao 8 21 ( 3s. Is. 6d. 4s. 2s. 6s. Ss. Llanbvynmair 8 36 Cemmes Road 8 49 1 Machynlleth 9 2 Children un-ler Twelve, half-price. Iso Luggage allowed. THE RETURN TRAIN WILL LEAVE Pwllheli at 4 5 p.m. Portmadoc •• •• 4 38 „ Harlech 5 1 » Dolgelley 5 15 Barmouth 5 29 „ Towyn 6 13 „ Aherdovev 6 23 t t. The Company cannot in any way be responsible for detention on the line, at the same time every exertion will be made to en- sure pnnctualitv. NOTE.-PHI-eno,ers mnybookby above train between any in- termediate Stations at Single Fares for the Double Journey, according to class. Tickets and Bills and every information to be had at the above- named Stations. E. ELIAS, Traffic Manager. Oswestry, April 2nd, 1870. EASTER EXCURSIONS TO BORTH do; ABERYSTWYTH. ON EASTER. MONDAY, April 18th, 1870, passengers will be booksd at the undermentioned Stations:— Fares for the Double Journey. Hour of Dept. To Borth. To Aberystwyth, 1st CI. C. Cr. 1st CI. C. Cr. Pwllheli 6 20\ Avon Wen 6 31J Criccx-Mi 6 38 5s. 6d. 2s. 9d. 6s. 6d. 3s. 33. Portmadoc 6 51 Penrliyndeudraeth 7 0 Talsarnau 7 5' Harlech 7 14. Pen°arn 7 211 Dyffryn 7 291 4 6(L 2{J gd( 5gi 3S( Qd. Barmouth 7 42 Dolgelley 7 20 J Penmaenpool 7 25 Barmouth Juno. 7 47, LlwyDgwril 7 581 8g 6d lg< 9(J. 4S. 6d. 2s. 3d. Towyn 8 15 Aberdovey 8 28 Aberystwyth arr. 10 10 Children under Twelve, half-price. Returning from Aberystwyth at 4 25 p.m., and Borth at 4 49 p.m. E- ELIAS. Traffic Manager's Office, Oswestry, April 2nd, 1870, EASTER EXCURSIONS, 1R7«. CHEAP EXCURSION BOOKINGS TO LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM, ON THURSDAY, April 14th, 1870, at the following Times and Fares. Fares for the Double Journey. To London. To Birmingham. From a.m. C. Crs. 1st Cl. C. Crs. 1st Cl. ™yheuy!h. :d.ep: S 2°} 6d- 103- 20s- ^Sh: 7l}163-6d- 83s- 10s- 20s- Machynlleth 9 5 16s. 6d. 83s. 9s. 18s. Llanidloes 5 0 15s. 80s. 7s. 6d. 15s. Newtown 6 0) 14g 2g3 6s. 6d. 13s. Montgomery 6 20 J Llanfyllin 5 50 13s. 6d. 27s. 6s. 6d. 13s. Oswestry 8 5 } Ellesmere 8 23 f- 13s. 25s. 6s. 12s. Fenn's Bank 8 42 Children under Twelve, half-price. Returning on Tuesday, 19th April, from Euston Station, Lon- don, at 9 50 a.m., and Birmingham (Vew-strect) at 1 45 p.m. + Passengers for Pwllheli, Portmadoc, Dolaelley, Penmaenpool, and Barmouth. on return leave Euston Station, London, at 9 0 a.m., and Birmingham (New-street) at 11 30 a.m. Tickets not transferable. Luggage under 601b free at passen- gers' own risk. The Companies cannot in any way be responsible for detention on the line, at the same time every exertion will be made to en- sure punctuality.—Tickets and Bills and every information to be had at the above-named Stations. Oswestry, April 2nd, 1870. BY ORDER. GOOD FRIDAY. ClIEAP EXCURSION BOOKINGS TO BORTH AND A BERYSTWYTlI, ON GOOD FRIDAY, April 15th, 1870, at the following Times and Fares To Borth. To Aberystwyth. From a.m. 1st Cl. Cv. Crs. 1st Cl. Cv. Crs. Oswestry .v..dep. 6 15 15g. 2s. 6d. 5s. 6d. 2s. 9d. Llanfyllm 5 50 ) Welshpool 7 6 14s. 6d. 2s. 3d. 5s. 2s. 6d. Montgomery 7 23 J Newtown 7 41 14s. 2s. 4s. 6d. 2s. 3d. Llanidloes 7 2a ) Machynlleth 9 2 or 11 40 2s. 8d. Is. 4d. 3s. 6d. Is. 9d. Aberystwyth arr. 10 0 & 12 30 Children under Twelve, half-price. No Luggage allowed. Returning from Aberystwyth at 6 0 p.m., and Borth 6 22 p.m. The Company cannot in any way be responsible for detention on the line, at the same time every exertion will be made to en- sure punctuality.. NOTE.—Passengers may bonk by above train between any intermediate stations at single fares for the double journey, according to chls<>. Tickets and Bills and every information to be had at the above- named stations. E. ELIAS, Traffic Manager Oswestry, April 2nd, 1870. FIRE INSURANCES RENEWABLE AT LADY-DAY SHOULD BE PAID FOR ON OR BEFORE THE 9TH OF APRIL. pROYINCIAL JNSURANCE COMPANY Established 1852. Chief Offices: WREXHAM—LONDON—GLASGOW. CAPITAL 2200,000, wholly subscribed. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances effected upon almost all descriptions of Pro- perty, upon moderate terms. No charge whatever made beyond the premium. Claims settled with promptitude. LIFE DEPARTMENT. T The usual description of Life Assurances effected. Numerous advantages offered. The accumulated Life Fund amounted, at 31st December, 1869, to 2141,198. This Fund has more than doubled itself in the last six Chairman of the Company: THOMAS BARNES ESQ., Farnworth, and The Quinta, Salop. ROBERT WILLIAMS, Wrexham. Secretary to the Company. AGENCIES.—Applications are invited from towns and districts where the Company is not already adequately represented. Apply to the Secretary. I, (, f ^TJNLY ON SAFETY ^0^ THE PUBLIC ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST I ——— TO BE LET, at Towvn, Merioneth, a Commodious HOUSE and CORNER SHOP, situate in Church- street (opposite the Church), on the road leading from street (opposite the Church), on the road leading from the Railway Station to the Corbet Arms. Very suitable for a Chemist, Druggist, and Grocer. Apply to R. DAVIES, Butcher, Towyn. OLGELLEY. ROYAL SHIP FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND POSTING HOUSE. MUCH additional convenience has been added to this Establishment, combining Spacious Cotfee and Sitting Rooms. Attendance, Is. per day, BILLIARDS. Omnibuses to and from all the Trains. Coaches to all parts of the District. Ponies and Guides at fixed charges. EDWARD JONES, Proprietor.

MERIONETHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. TUESDAY. Present: R. M. Richards, Esq., chairman, H. Robert- son, Esq., J. Jones, Esq., H. Richardson, Esq., Captain Thruston, J. Pughe, Esq., Rev. J. Wynne, W. P. Jones, Esq., Rev. J. Jones, Colonel Bunbury, O. Richards, Esq., J. E. Parry, Esq., R. J. Ll. Price, Esq., H. J. E. Nanney, Esq., J. Vaughan, Esq., W. Jones, Esq., and Lewis Williams, Esq.

COUNTY ADVERTISING. H. H. LL. CLOUGH, Chief Constable. COUNTY ADVERTISING. The CHAIRMAN said that the question of county adver- .tiairxT f'"mp npvt. rm the n<lnpr, and for t.he information of only in two papers, one English and one Welsh, and to take those that sent in the lowest contracts. The Cambrian Ncivs tendered at 2d. a line and The Dt/dd at Id.; so those papers were chosen. At the next sessions it was thought that although the Cambrian News had a very large sale in the county it would be scarcely sufficient, and that it would be well to have the county advertisements in an English paper circulating outside the county; so the North Wales Chronicle was fixed upon at 4d. aline. Then came an application from Mr Rees, of the Carnarvon Ilcrxld (whose tender had by accident arrived too late) and who represented his claims; and from Mr Askew Roberts, proprietor of the Cambrian Neivs asking for 4d. a line. He (the chairman) had also received an amusing —a most amusing letter-from the editor of the Dydd, which he would read to them, although he felt he should blush over some portions of it. (Laughter.) It was as follows:— Dear Sir,—The people of Dolgellau and the neighbour- hood would be under great and lasting obligations to you if through your wide and weighty influence we could get our mails direct from Chester via Bala, instead of round by way of Xewtown and Machynlleth. The writer has, from his earliest youth, been taught to respect the authorities of his country; and j wishes as editor of the Dydd, at Dolgellau, to honour the magistrates of Merionethshire, but hopes to have fairness at their hands. It was not just or honourable to grumble at one penny a line for advertisements in the Dydd, the only Welsh paper in the county, and at the same time justify an allowance of fourpence a line to the Bangor Chronicle, which has not in Merionethshire one-eighth the circulation of the Dydd, which reaches every village in the county and almost every district in Wales. I uniformly admire your ability as chairman of our sessions, and hope that you will do us the justice of moving that the Dydd should in future have the same allowance as other papers. I think all of them ought to be satisfied with two- pence a line.—I am, sir, most respectfully yours, SAMUEL ROBERTS. Dydd Office, Dolgellau, January 20th, 1870. It was now for the Conrt to decide. He observed Mr Rees was present and Mr Askew Roberts; so he would like to hear what they had to offer. All he would remind the magistrates was that their object was to get publicity for their advertisements, and that politics had nothing to do with the question. A long discussion ensued. Mr Rees and Mr Askew Roberts both asked 4d. a line, and the latter said that so long as his was the only English paper in which the announcements appeared it was worth his while to accept 2d. a line, or, indeed, to put in the advertisements for nothing, because of the prestige they gave the paper. Mr Douglas, jun., of the North Wafes Chronicle, also asked 4d a line, and the editor of the Dydd personally put in his claims.—Mr THRUSTON thought the papers ought to take less as the order was a continous one. -Tr ASKEW ROBERTS said this would not pay as it was only by the advertisements a paper could stand, and the expense of reporting assizes and sessions was very heavy.—The CHAIRMAN observed that the editor of the Dydd said all ought to be satisfied with 2d. a line. (Laughter.) After a long conversation and after several resolutions had been submitted, it was agreed on the motion of W. JONES, Esq., G-lyndwr; seconded by J. VAUGHAN, Esq., Nannau, that the county advertisements in future be inserted in the Oswestry Advertizer and Cambrian News; North Wales Chronicle; and Herald Cymraeg.

TRAMPS. The CHAIRMAN suggested that placards should be put up on the confines of the county warning vagrants that they would be imprisoned in the county gaol, and that the police should be instructed to renew the placards as they were torn down.—Mr THRUSTON thought the best warning would be a month in gaol for every one they apprehended. They did not like this in summer, and tramps had a method of communication with each other quicker than hand bills, or even tele,raphs.-The CHAIRMAN said the gaol was full of tramps and the numbers were increasing. -Mr THRUSTON said they had cleared his district. The placards were agreed upon.

WEDNESDAY. The Court assembled at eleven o'clock. The only magistrates present were Mr R. Meredyth Richards, Caerynwch, chairman; Lewis Williams, Esq., Vronwnion and John E. Parry, Esq., Glynn Hall. After the usual proclamation had been read, and the Grand Jury sworn, The CHAIRMAN said that he was glad to inform them that they had no business whatever to transact, as he found himself presented with a blank calendar. He would only call their attention to one subject, and the steps which bad been taken in this county with regard to the suppression of vagrancy. It was known that strict orders had been given by the magistrates some six months ago to the police, to apprehend every tramp found begging and it was to the effectual way in which that order had been carried out that he attributed the comparative emptiness of their gaol at the present time. True it was otherwise for a short period, but they were now reaping the benefit. It was sufficiently proved that eight if not nine of every ten of the tramps in the country did not care to lead an honest life, nor did they even attempt to do so. They lived by stealing and pilfering. Crime, as far as it regard- ed the rural population of this county, and indeed all other counties in Wales, was very low indeed; and they all knew that nearly all the crimes committed were done by system- atic tramps or strangers to their country. The magistrates were therefore decided unon carrying out the provisions. soliciting alms at his door, or pretending to earn his living by selling pins, tapes, and other small wares, unless he had a hawker's licence, would put him.in the custody of the police, or in rural places, where no police was near, in that of the parish constables. By doing so, they would soon clear this county of them. He was glad that the neighbouring counties of Denbigh and Flint were willing to co-operate in the matter. He hoped the other counties would soon follow. It had been decided yesterday that placards should be printed, and put up by the police near every road at the entrance to the county, warning all tramps to keep away from this county, as otherwise they would be apprehended and proceeded against. By carry- ing on this system effectually for a short time he hoped soon to clear the county of them, if not to banish them entirely out of North Wales. After thanking the jury for their attendance, the chairman discharged them. Attorneys in court: Messrs D. Pug-h, Edward Walker, and W. R. Davies, Dolgelley W. Williams, Bala Robt. Jones, Portmadoc and E. Breese, clerk of the peace.

THE DOLGELLEY VESTRY. SIR,- Being one of the churchwardens, I thought it my duty to be present at the vestry meeting held at Dolgelley on the 25th ult., and I beg to correct an error in your re- port of the proceedings on that day. It is stated in your paper that Dr Edward Jones put the motion for the nomination of Mr Griffith Williams as churchwarden, and that it was carried by a large majority." The rector of the parish is the chairman of the vestry by law; and nc one in his presence has any authority to put a motion to the meeting; it therefore was plainly im- possible that the motion could be carried.—I am, &c., Brynygwin, 5th April, 1870. H. J. REVELEY. [We gladly give insertion to Mr Reveley's letter, but all that our reporter had to do was to state what actually took place, whether it was legal or not.—ED.

AN EXPLANATION. SIR,- Y ou will kindly allow me to correct an error made in your impression of the 26th ult. I observe my name inserted under the heading of Aberystwyth petty sessions, as a defaulter for non-pay- ment of poor rates. Permit me to state that I never ob- jected to pay the rates during my tenancy; but the col- lector claimed for alleged arrears due from a former tenant. Acting on legal advice, I disputed the legality of the extra amount. The justice decided that my objec- tion was correct in a legal point of view, and consequently you, sir, will see that I could not be classed among de- faulters, as might naturally be inferred from the brief report that appeared in your journal.—I am, &c., 8, Market-street. RICHARD HUGHES.

THE DOLGELLEY VESTRY. SIR,-The Rev. D. Evans, M.A., smarting under a sup- posed grievance, has, through your columns, delivered himself of a very long, very tedious, and somewhat need- less disquisition upon the right of speech in vestry, has wound up with a very unnecessary and uncalled for word of warning" to the lay members of the establishment at Dolgelley, and has charged the chairman of that vestry, a minister like himself, with illiberality, disrespect, and a "narrow-minded interpretation of modern ecclesiastical conservatism," simply and solely because the chairman did his duty, and declined to allow the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., a non-ratepayer, to occupy the time of the vestry. As a gentleman and a minister, the Rev. D. Evans, M. A., should have acquiesced in a gentlemanly and courteous manner, in the ruling of the chairman, and should not have then, as hereafter by his letter, accused indirectly the chairman of partiality or favouritism—an accusation which, to fall back upon his own expression, must surely tend "to generate and perpetuate bitter feelings between different sections of the parishioners." These bitter feel- ings, the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., is apparently striving his utmost to foster and encourage. I m, I fear, one of that little of everything class," as the Rev. D. Evans, M. A., puts it, i.e., I am to be found as frequently in a dissent- ing chapel as I am in the church, and thus I can claim the advantage not enjoyed by the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., of considering the unfortunate dispute which has arisen in this parish unprejudiced, impartially—I trust- and from a non-sectarian point of view. I don't wish to indulge in a passage at arms with the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., upon his forensic reasoning; perhaps before the final solution of the question at issue, we shall have had enough, and more than enough of Statute and Common law, but I venture to assert, despite the vast amount of research which the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., has unnecessarily ex- pended upon the subject, that, if he consults any legal gentleman, even the "worthy veteran" to whom he alludes, he will be advised that the Rector was perfectly right, and acting legally in the course he took; and that the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., is quite wrong, and so is that gentleman who, with great warmth, charged the Rector with having done a most irregular act in refusing to hear the Rev. D. Evans, M.A. Perhaps, however, the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., may question the oral testimony of his friends, as he did the ruling of the Rector, and I will meet him with printed and good authority upon the subject. Let him extend, or supplement his course of reading "Parish Law," to include "Archbold'sParishOfficer,"publishedin 1858. In page 403 of this work, accepted in legal circles as a high and competent authority, the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., and his friend, who like himself is very competent to argue upon this point; will find (as an interpretation of 58 George III, cap. 69, sec. 3. and post.) None but persons rated to the relief of the poor of the parish, shall be present or vote." Who then, I would ask, has been guilty of disrespect, illiberality, or irregularity? Will the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., and his friend urged this point with such volubility and assurance, yet attempt to fasten such charges upon the chairman of the vestry, or will they come for- ward, like men, and apologize for such unwarrantable remarks? Really the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., and his learned friend should be a little more careful, and leave this part of the subject to persons who understand it a little better than they do. If the Rev. D. Evans, M.A.. a parishioner-a lodger, not contributing one farthing by rate towards the support of the poor of the parish from which he derives his stipend, or the greater portion of it, has a right, as he asserts, to speak at vestries, then so as any old woman, and if the chairman had permitted the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., freedom of speech at this vestry, every old woman in the parish could claim, and in fairness insist upon having such right conceded to her. His posi- tion as a minister, a paid servant, goes for nothing, why should it ? and his other plea, that of payment of income tax, serves merely to shew the necessity of an equalization of the poor rates, upon the basis of the income tax, by which men, like himself, will be made to contribute their proper quota towards the support of the poor, and not be permitted, as at present, perfect immunity and exemption from the payment of a rate levied upon poor, hard-working people, who earn half, even less than half, of the salary enjoyed by the Rev. D. Evans, M.A. I don't for a moment defend the Rector or his colleague in their nomin- ation of the Green Trustees, but I like to see fair play and justice done. The Rector admits that he made an error of judgment, which he regrets, nor do I think, that under existing circumstances, he should have the power—he may have the right by custom,—that has not yet been shewn to the contrary,—of nominating both churchwardens. Still I do not think that the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., a Christian minister and a gentleman, should impute such personal, nay, even base motives to the Rector of Dolgelley. ■ Nor can I agree with him in his assertion, prophesy, or imputation, a very strong one, one that should be most carefully considered before it is made, that the Green may become church glebe land, and perhaps freedom of access to it, as freedom of speech in the vestry (that is simply untrue) precluded from all except privileged parishioners." In these days parochial and vested rights and trusts are so carefully watched over, and regarded with so much jealousy, that I do not think that there is any need for fear that the Green will ever become church glebe land, and a strong imputation of this nature cast upon any board of trustees, should not be carelessly made, or even suggested, especially by a min- ister. Why the members of the Church of England should "hail with joy the arrival of the battalion of dissenters" at the vestry, I cannot understand, and I am the more puzzled by being told that this "battalion" came to rescue churchmen from "the gripe of a greedy hier- archy whatever that may mean. The "'battalion" was certainly a very noisy one, and has, I hope, as the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., should have done, learned a lesson in courtesy and forbearance from the rector, whose conduct stood out in marked contrast to the course of argument and discussion pursued by certain members of the bat- talion," witness freedom of speech" as an instance. If the Rev. D. Evans, M. A., was not allowed to enjoy "the benefit of a doubt," where no doubt existed, he certainly should not talk or write about "privileged parishioners," for I find that the opposing speakers, those who were dis- senters, were confined exclusively to members of that denomination to which the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., minis- ters, and I cannot find that they or any other person having a right to speak at that vestry, were not allowed to have their full say. The concluding portion of the letter, that word of warning" to the lay members of the establishment at Dolgelley, is as impertinent as it is un- necessary and unjust, not only towards the rector and his curates, but towards all the members worshiping in the parish church. Let the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., look to his own spiritual duties, to the charge of his own flock; church- people don't interfere with the conduct of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel—if they did they would soon raise a hornet's nest about their ears—and not, after attempting to widen the breach already unhappily existing in the parish, and falsely charging a clergyman with disrespect and illiberality, throw in the apple of discord betwen the rector and his congregation. But, before he again makes such insinuations as those conveyed in the extracts which he has quoted from a high authority upon church matters, let him attend a service in the parish church, and judge for him- self what need there was for his warning cry, for those unmistakeable hints and allusions to the Court of Arches, the integrity and simplicity of the church ritual, &c. Let the Rev. D! Evans, M.A., once honour the church with his presence—I don't fancy from the tenour of his remarks that he has yet done so—and not base his warning and in- sinuations upon ex parte statements, hearsayevidence, and A church rate is happily unknown in Doleelley, and so the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., might have left the duties of the duties of the churchwardens in church affairs to per- sons who have a real interest in them. Does he suppose that those attending the parish church are unable to, and do not think and cannot act for themselves upon what they see and hear there? He ought to have been silent until he found the rector of Dolgelley advising him, through the public prints, upon the duties of the deacons and office bearers of his chapel, or cautioning his congre- gation in the manner that the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., has thought fit to caution and warn the members of the establishment at Dolgelley. The appointment of a warden has for the present passed from the parishioners, the question has to come before another tribunal, consequently ultra vestry utterances by the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., cor- respondence of this character, originated by him, and based upon false suppositions and absurd logic, are not likely to help one side or the other towards a final or amicable settlement. Better, more liberal, and in a wiser spirit would the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., have acted, had he fallen in with the remarksmade by the rector inacknowledg- iagaunanimous vete of thanks at the termination of the last vestry, bad be as a chief man," and a minister," set a better example than in fostering, and encouraging that unpleasant and unfriendly feeling, which the rector, and every one else I had thought, hoped would not result out of the proceedings of the vestry. This example of moder- ation and Christian feeling and sympathy set by the Rev. D. Evans, M.A., has evinced itself also through the columns of the Dydd, a paper edited by an Independent minister, whose editorial remarks upon this vexed ques- tion might lend further illustration and force to the ques- tion put by Mr Beresford Hope in his speech upon the Burial Bill, and illustrated in your Tipyn o Bob Peth column of last week, in the conduct of a certain Noncon- formist clergyman at Festiniog. An action for libel (The Dydd, unfortunately, is too frequently in hot water) is, I am given to understand, threatened otherwise I should be tempted to give you a few elegant and very personal extracts culled from the editor's column served up by the Rev. Samuel Roberts. Is this the way to increase the influence of Dissent, or to promote good feeling between conformists and nonconformists ? I think not. <> April 5, 1870. GONESTRWYDD.

ALLEGED MURDER AT BRIDGNORTH TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO. The following document has been received by Col. Henderson from Mr Chief Commissioner F. C. Stan- dish :— Police Department, Chief Commissioner's Office, Melbourne, January 19,1870. Sir,—I have the honour to inform you a report has reached me to the effect that the convict named and described in the margin murdeTed one Wiggins at Bridgnorth, in the county of Salop, about twenty-seven years ago. It is further stated that he was arrested for the offence, and committed to gaol, but effected his escape. May I request that you will be good enough to cause enquiry to be made respecting the accuracy of the above statements, and inform me whether the evidence now available renders it expe- dient to proceed against the alleged offender. In a conversation with a fellow convict, J. Lowe said, "I shot Wiggins. I threw the gun into the hole under the shearing- bush in the river Severn."

ABERDOVEY. THE CORBET ARMS HOTEL.—We are glad to hear that the Corbet Arms Hotel is to be re-opened on the 2nd of May. The contract for completing the building is in hand, and the hotel, we believe, will be greatly improved. The neighbourhood of Aberdovey is so charming, that, no doubt, the hotel will be extensively patronized.

CROSS INN, NEAR LLANNON. CONCERT.—A grand concert was held in the British School on Friday evening, April 1st. The audience was very large, and could be counted by the hundred. On the platform we noticed a great number of well-known gen- tlemen, including clergymen of various denominations. Mr John Lewis (loan Mynyw) was elected chairman, and made a short speech on education, after which the pro- gramme was proceeded with. Amongst those who took part in it were the Llannon, Cross Inn, and Llangwyrvfon choirs, Mr J. Pugh, Llannon, Miss H. Richards, Mr E. Evans, the Misses Jones, Llannon, Mr D. Phillips, Llan- gwyryfon. Master J. Richards, Mr John Jones. Messrs Morgan, Miss M. Jones, Llannon, and Miss Spencer, Llan- gwyryfon. In the course of the proceedings, addresses were delivered by the Rev. Richard Rowlands, Mr S. Williams, and the Rev. W. Jones, and the chairman read a report of the different training colleges. Mr Williams, of Llannon National School, presided at the harmonium. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceed- ings. Great praise, we should add, is due to Mr O.D. Morgan for his exertions in connection with music.

TOWYN. BRYNCBUG.—The united choirs of Towyn, Aberdovey, Abergynolwyn, and Bryncrug, met last Friday at the last- mentioned place for rehearsal, preparatory to a public meeting, which is to be held some time in June. We are glad to state that fifteen members of the choirs' passed a successful examination in the Tonic Sol-fa system. THE QUEEN.—A correspondent writes—It is understood about here, as a matter of fact, that the Queen is coming to reside this summer, either at Caerdeon or some other residence. It is so far credited in Aberdovey, that a worthy townsman of the Order of St. Crispin has drawn a petition to the purport of asking the assistance of her Majesty in clearing their debt in connexion with the water works! iv. THE NEW STATION.—We are glad to state that this building is progressing most favourably, and will (weather permitting) be ready for the roof in less than a month. The new road leading from the station to the high way opposite the offices of the Abergynolwyn Slate Company has been .completed. The want of this road was badly felt by the inhabitants and visitors of Neptune Hall, Neptune Villas, Glanydon, &c., who, before, when going to the station, were obliged to take a circuitous route through the town or along the sea shore. DEATH OF THE REV. O. WYNNE Jo-NEs.-We are sorry to have this week to record the death of the eminent Welsh scholar and bard, Mr O. Wynne Jones, who is better known by the bardic appellation of Glasynys. He was a native of Carnarvonshire, and was brought up for the ministry in connexion with the Established Church, but had only taken deacon's orders. He was married at Barmouth in the latter end of last summer, and came to Towyn to reside about last Christmas. He appeared to be in good health till about the end of last week, when he was attacked with brain fever, which resulted in his death about one o'clock on Tuesday morning, the 5th instant, in the 42nd year of his age. He leaves a widow with three little children to lament the loss of a tender husband and a kind stepfather. We understand that his earthly re- mains were to be interred in the churchyard of Llandwrog, Carnarvonshire, his native place, on Friday.

CRYSTAL PALCE.—GOOD FRIDAY.—Good Friday will this year present unusual attractions at the Crystal Palace. In addition to the Grand Sacred Concert, always given with so much success on Good Friday, this year for the first time upon this great popular holiday and for the first time this season, the .entire series of great fountains (in- cluding the Alexandra Fountain, so named bv permission of H.R.H. the Princess of Wales) will be played. This additional attraction cannot fail to draw large numbers of people, particularly as Good Friday falls unusally late this year, and thus gives the advantage of genial weather, rendering the grounds more beautiful than would be the case earlier. The park and gardens, although as yet somewhat backward for the season, are ready to wear their gayest aspect upon the first warm shower. As the moon will be at the full on Good Friday thousands will doubtless avail themselves of the evening promenade therein, at the close of the day. Howes and Cushing's Mammoth Zoological Collection, including their cleverly-trained wolves, horses, monkeys, &c., will be located on the Grand centre walk under an enormous marquee nearly 150 feet in diameter. The grand concert, which takes place on the Great Handel Orchestra at half-past three, conducted by Mr Manns, comprises an unusual array of talent. The following are the principal artistes—Madame Rudersdorff, Mdlle. Carola, Ma lame Florence Lancia, Mdlle. Drasdil, Mr Vernon Ritrby, Signor Urio, Signor Foli, Mr Aynesley Cook, Mr Thomas Harper, &c. Besides the orchestral band of the company, the full band of the Royal Artillery (conducted by Mr J. Smyth) will take part in the concert, and will also play selections of sacred music from two clock. SCIENCE IN LAUNDRY.—"An entirely new apparatus for washing clothes without labour has recently been patented by Messrs Brewster, Cof ks. and Co. We have had an opportunity of seeing one of these useful domestic contrivances at work, and we think the merit claimed for it by the patentees and manufacturers, that the washing apparatus is constructed on scientific principles, and nnerates upon purelv philosophical ones,' is in no sense exa^'erated. 'The Automatic Clothes Washer and Boil- er' is" as its name implies, perfectly self-acting, and has the further advantage of dispensing entirely with the wear and tear of clothes while undergoing the cleansing process. It consists of an oval or oblong-shaped tin pot, somewhat like the ordinary fish kettle, but deeper, fitted with a pa- tent attachment, consisting of a false bottom or partition made of perforated metal, fitting closely into the vessel. This partition has two or more tubes running through it; and when the water is put in, and the clothes placed on the top of the partition, the boiling hot suds and steam are forced through the perforations in the bottom, expelling the dirt through the fabric on to the top. The hot water is instantly, and by the same back action, forced up through the tubes, poured upon the clothes, and Pent again"through the fabric in continuous streams, with marvellous rapidity, cleansing and bleaching the articles operated upon at one and the same time, without any rubbing whatever. An apparatus of the required dimen- sions, on this automatic principle, will, it is said, do a family's washin,i.e., for from four to six persons—in from "twenty to thirty minutes, when placed upon an ordinary fire. It appears especially adapted for washing and bleaching fine linen, delicate fabrics, kc As a labour- saver this apparatus will probably soon find its way into thousands of households, where to the • gude man wash- in" dav' will henceforth be shorn of its traditional horrors. -RhZinahain Gazette.-Sole Agents for Oswestry and

GAS. Captain THRUSTON complained that the Barmouth Gas Company did not make the allowance of 2s. 6d. per 1,000 feet for prompt settlement of accounts, as was the case at Dolgelley. Mr W. GRIFFITH, who was present, said he was an unfortunate shareholder in the Barmouth com- pany, which had never paid a dividend, and perhaps this was the reason why discount could not be allowed. Air ROBERTSON Perhaps the reason you pay no dividend is that you charge too much

TOWYN LOCK-UP. Captain THRUSTON, as one of the Towyn magistrates, wished to say that the reason why the works had not been completed was that Mr Spaull very properly thought it would be well to do the work in favourable weather.

VISITING JUSTICES' REPORT. The following report from the visiting magistrates was read County Gaol, Dolgelliv, April 3, 1870. The visiting magistrates attended at the gaol this day, and re- port as follows :-They have audited the accounts with the vouchers, and find them corrcct. Received the report on the ventilation of the cells prepared by Mr Martin, architect, which will be laid before the justices in quarter sessions. At their visits during the past quarter the visiting justices have found the state of the gaol as satisfactory as the nature of the building will allow they report favourably on the conduct of the officers, and on the attendance of the chaplain and medical officer. To the Chairman and Justices of the R. MEREDITH RICHARDS. County of Merioneth. HENRY WM. BUNBURI.

VENTILATION OF THE GAOL. Mr Martin's report referred to by the visiting justices, which was a very lengthy document, was next read, but as it referred to details and specifications of little interest to the general reader we omit it.—The CHAIRMAN thought the report satisfactory, and appealed to Mr Robertson, as a practical man, for his opinion.—Mr ROBERTSON said that the plan was simple and judicious, and thought the estimate was a very probable one.—Captain THRUSTON moved the adoption of the report. Something must be done, and they had got a competent person to give them a plan.— Mr W. P. JONES seconded this carried.—Mr ROBERTSON proposed that Mr Martin be requested to furnish the de- tails necessary to carry out the report.-Colonel BUNBURY suggested that they should have a special session to re- ceive the report, so as to have the work done without delay and the risk of bad weather.—Mr ROBERTSON ob- served that it was all indoor work with the exception of the chimney.—Capt. THRUSTON suggested that a commit- tee should meet to receive Mr Martin's details, and Mr JONES (Vron-dderw) proposed that the committee should consist of the visiting justices and Mr Robertson.—This was agreed to. —The total amount of the estimate for ven- tilating the gaol and chapel is about £ 340.

PRISON SURGEON'S REPORT AND APPLICATION. The following documents from Dr J. Jones were read and discussed My Lords and Gentlemen,—The number of cases treated in the gaol during the quarter is less by a few cases than the last, but above the corresponding quarter of last year. A prisoner was admitted on the 14th December in a very debilated state, and suffering from bronchitis, to which he succumbed on the 12th of January. Of the thirty-one cases treated, three were due to bronchitis, three to syphilis, fourto dyspepsia, six to ulcefs, &c., and four to neuralgia, and the rest to scabies, diarrhoea, de- bility, &c. The report of the architect appointed to inspect the ventilation and heating of the new cells will be laid before you. The hygienic arrangements of the prison are satisfactory; with the exception of the wash-house, which, as reported previously, is in a very unsatisfactory state.—I have the honour to remain, my lords and gentlemen, your obedient servant, 5th April, 1870. JOHN E. JONES, M.D. My Lords and Gentlemen,—It is with much regret and re- luctance that I am induced to address you on a personal matter. The salary attached to the office of surgeon to the gaol, which through your confidence I have the honour to fill, is so inide- quate to the visits paid, time occupied, and medicines, &c., supplied, that I venture to ask at your hands an increase of the personal salary £ 25 per annum, which is the sum now with an average of twenty-two inmates, as it was some years ago, when the average was only seven. I beg also to remind your worships that the prison has been considerably enlarged within a few years to meet the increased number of committals. I paid up- wards of 200 visits, some of them at night, and have often pre- scribed for from five to ten persons at a time, and have sent more than 300 mixtures—besides pills, plasters, ointments, lotions, &c.-during the last year ended December 31, 1869. Most of the prisoners are sickly and cachetic, and from ex- posure, privations, want, &c., require tonic and expensive medi- cines, which in''workhouses" are supplied by the "union;" having calculated the cost of medicines, &c., supplied during the year at "druggist's prices," and putting a "low" figure on visits, &c., the sum amounts to more than three times the pre- sent salary. From the above calculation, and from the pro- gressive increase in the number of cases treated, the salary should be from £ 50 to £ 60 a year. Sincerely trusting that you will kindly take the matter into your favourable consideration, I have the honour to remain, my lords and gentlemen, your obedient servant, J E. JONES, M.D. 5th April, 1870. The CHAIRMAN spoke in the highest terms of the way in which Dr Jones performed his duty. — Dr PUGHE, as a medical man himself, thought it a dis- grace to the county of Merioneth that the medical officer of the gaol should have a penny under j650, and he proposed that this be the salary.—Mr ROBERTSON asked if it was a question that could be decided without notice ?— Mr W. JONES thought justice would be done more thoroughly if the matter was referred to a committee. Dr RICHARDS seconded Dr Pughe's motion.—Mr LEWIS WILLIAMS remarked that the salary was originally E15, and was raised when the late Dr Williams was appointed to the office.—Mr ROBERTSON said the surgeon had only just taken office, and if he wanted an increase other offi- cers would, and it would be well to adjourn the question, and find out what the salary was in other counties. -Capt. THRUSTON seconded this, and after some further conversa- tion it was agreed to; Dr Pughe withdrew his motion.

REMOVAL OF THE ASSIZES FROM BALA. Mr THRUSTON asked permission of the chairman to take one subject for discussion out of its proper order, as he noticed some Bala gentlemen present who might perhaps wish to leave by the next train. Mr Wynne, of Peniarth, had given notice for the removal of the assizes to Dolgelley, but he was called away to Shropshire, and had given him a carte blanche to act in his place, so he begged to withdraw the motion until next session. Mr ROBERTSON said he would second this.—Mr W. P. JONES Won't you adjourn it sine die? (Laughter.)—Mr ROBERTSON: If Mr Thrus- ton will propose it I will second it with pleasure.—The CHAIRMAN said it would at any time be at the option of any member to make a motion, if this was done.

CHIEF CONSTABLE'S AND GAOLER'S REPORTS. The following reports from Mr Owen Thomas and Captain Clough were read Gentlemen,—I have the pleasure to report that there has been great reduction in the number of prisoners committed, and in the expenses of the county gaol during the last quarter when compared with the previous quarter, caused, I believe, by the decrease in the number of tramps who visited the county. Thirty-three persons were admitted during the quarter, and thirty-two were discharged—leaving twenty in custody this morning. The highest number at any one time was twenty-two, and the daily average number about sixteen. Their conduct has been good. The prisoner William Edwards, who was sen- tenced to four months' imyrisonment at the last quarter sessions, died on the 12th day of January. With that exception the health of the prisoners has been good. The new cells have not been much used during the quarter. Owing to the wet and severe weather the prisoners were chiefly employed in picking oakum and mat-making, and it is also rather difficult to dispose of the broken stones—about 100 tons being now in the yard.—I have the honour to be, gentlemen, your obedient servant, OWEN THOMAS, governor. Chief Constable's Office, Dolgelley, 5th April, 1870. Gentlemen,—I herewith enclose a return of crimes reported to the police during the quarter ending 25th March, viz., one burglary, two larceny from the person, three simple larceny, and one cattle stealing. During the last fortnight the number of tramps visiting this county have much increased. The new clothing has been sup- plied by the contractors according to tender. It appears to be well made. As a new lock-up at Corwen may be a long time before it is built, I beg to inform the Court' that the present cells are in a very bad stite-no ventilation whatever. In fact they are not safe to place a prisoner in, and have been con- demned by Colonel Cobb, the inspector of constabulary. The force is complete. Indictable offences: Number of crimes committed, 7; num- ber of persons apprehended, 4; discharged, 1; committed for trial, 3. Corresponding quarter last year: Number of crimes committed, 5; number of persons apprehended, 3; discharged, 0 committed for trial, 3. Offences determined summarily: Number of offences com- mitted, 107 number of persons proceeded against, 107; dis- charged, 17; convicted, 90. Corresponding quarter last year: Number of offences committed, 114; number of persons pro- ceeded against, 114; discharged, 11; convicted, 103. Under Criminal Justice Act: Number of offences committed, 7; number of persons proceed against, 7; discharged, 2; con- victed, 5. Corresponding quarter of last year: Number of offences committed, 6 number of persons proceeded against, 6 discharged, 1; convicted, 5. I have the honour to be your obedient servant, H. H. LL. CLOUGH, Chief Constable.

SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The SURVEYOR reported respecting the repairs necessary to be done at several Dridges and other county works, especially that of Pontygaregbetween Bala and Festiniog, which was in a very unsafe condition; and also repecting the new police station proposed to be built at Corwen. But the Bench adjourned the consideration of all the work suggested by the Surveyor until the next Quarter Sesions, for the present merely authorizing some slight alterations at Corwen.

THE MAILS. The CHAIRMAN read a communication he had received from the Postmaster-General, and also stated what had taken place at one or two interviews he had had with Lord Hartington, on the subject of the conveyance of the mails between Bala and Dolgelley. It appeared that the price asked by the Great Western Co. was too much to warrant the alteration, and Mr BREESE remarked that Mr Holland, M.P., had also spoken to the Postmaster- General on the subject, and would have been present only he had to attend his brother's funeral. The CHAIRMAN observed that they could command his services at any time in the matter, but perhaps it was as well to let the matter drop for the present.

CLERK OF THE PEACE'S SALARY. Mr BREESE applied for an increase of salary, on the following grounds :— 1. The salary was fixed in January, 1859, in the time of the late Clerk of the Peace, and the three years' average of fees, upon which the Act of Parliament required the salary to be cal- culated was prepared by Mr Breese, who then acted as deputy. That average amounted to £ 247, but the late Clerk of the Peace was induced to accept P200 as even money. 2. That since such salary was fixed, and since the appointment of the present Clerk of the Peace, in June, 1859, the business connected with both the County and Police Rates has very much increased, and new duties have been imposed without any increase in the salary. 3 That although the work equals that of any of the Welsh connties the salary is the smallest in North Wales, as the follow- ing table will shew, viz. MM Denbighshire Carnarvonshire 400 Flintshire 450 Montgomeryshire 250 Anglesea 160 and all fees, prosecutions, ae. and all fees, prosecutions, <sc. In addition to the above salaries the clerks of the peace for those counties receive additional payment for, or do not perform, the duties connected with the county goal and police. 4. That since the Clerk of the Peace's appointment every official connected with the county (some of whom were appoint- ed subsequently to him) has received an increase in his salary, that is to say,- ro.- The Coroner iuuim The Chief Constable One fifth The Treasurer One fourth The Survevor One fourth The Gaol Chaplain One fourth The „ Governor One sixth The A Surgeon One fifth -"u The Clerk of the Feace, on tnese grounas, respecnuuy applies to the Court for an increase of zC45 per annum, making the salary in future L250 per annum. On the motion of Captain THRUSTON, second ed by R. J. LL PRICE, Esq., the addition asked for was granted, Mr W. JONES remarking on the incessant and increasing labour parliament in its wisdom had imposed on the office, 'and the CHAIRMAN observing that he thought their clerk had made out a very good case.

THE OLD BARMOUTH LOCK-UP. A letter from Mr J. H. Jones, solicitor, was read asking the magistrates to sell to Mr Wayne, who was the owner of the foreshore at Barmouth, the old round tower which was their property.—The Rev. J. JONES questioned their right to sell the Round House.—The CLERK said he had told Mr J. H. Jones so, but he was satisfied with the title they had to give.—Mr ROBERTSON said that if Mr Wayne was satisfied and they did not want the pi ace, let them sell it by all means.—The matter was referred to the magistrates acting in the division. It appears that the magistrates get 21 a year rent for the place, and have had possession for more than twenty years. It was agreed that some temporary repairs should be done at Corwen lock-up.