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[be Court, £ x THE QUEEN mid Princess Beatrice, attended by the ladies ,*i,nd gentlemen of the Court, will, it is expected, leave Balmoral about the middle of next month and re- turn to Windsor Trn: DCCHESS ov EDINBURGH on Monday gave birth to a still born child. Her highness progresses favour- ably. PRINCESS THYRA, the Duchess of Cumberland, was safely delivered of a daughter at half-past nine o'clock on Saturday morning. A MARRIAGE is arranged and will shortly take place, between Sigismund C. de Trafford, Esq., of Croston Hall, Lancashire, and Clementina Frances, fourth daughter of Sir Pyers Mostyn, Bart., and the Hon. Lady Mostyn, of Talacre. THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER.—On Monday the Duke of Westminster, K.G., completed his 54th year, having been born at Eaton Hall, Chester, on Oct. 13, 1825. His Grace (Hugh Lupus Grosvenor) is the eldest surviving son of Richard, second Marquis of West- minster, K.G., by his marriage with Lady Elizabeth Mary, second daughter of George, first Duke of Suther- land, K.G. He succeeded his father, as third marquis, on October 31, UGn, and was created a duke just before Mr. Gladstone quitted office, in February, 1874. His grace represented Chester in Parliament, in the Liberal interest, from January, 1847, to November, 18G9.

XEgt anban 6 alette. FRIDAY. The Army. 23rd Foot.—Second Lieut. Robert Bertram Firman, from the 16th Foot, to be second lieutenant, in succes- sion to Lieut. S. B. Blyth, promoted. Rifle Volunteers. 3rd Denbighshire.—Lieut. L. Roberts resigns his commission. 1st Admin. Battalion Flintshire.—Captain and Ad- jutant J. O. J. Priestley is granted the honorary rank I of major. TUESDAY. No Local Entry. I

Uflliikal imb (tlcctioit nfdligtlta. MIDLOTHIAN.—It is expected that Mr. Gladstone will open his electoral campaign in Midlothian about the end of this month. Preparations are being made by the Edinburgh Trades Council and other public bodies to give the right honourable gentleman a grand reception. LIBERAL CONFERENCE.—A conference of Liberals was held in Glasgow, on Tuesday, at which several resolu- tions, in anticipation of the approaching general election, were passed. One of the resolutions favoured a reform of the county franchise and a redistribution of seats, and declared that Scotland is fairly entitled to an increased number of Parliamentary representives. Mr. Chamberlain, M.P., addressed a meeting in the even- ing, at which resolutions condemning the policy of the Government met with approval. ADDRESSES BY THE HOME SECRETARY.—The Home: Secretary attended a great Conservative gathering at Leigh, on Saturday, and was afterwards entertained to dinner. The right honourable gentleman made two speeches, and dealt with a variety of topics. He attri- buted the prevalent distress largely to the inflation of trade a few years ago, and over-production. There were, happily, signs, of better times. Speaking on Afghanistan, he said the Government had no wish to interfere with the internal affairs of that country, but they wanted to secure India. He repudiated the charge that the Government had followed an aggressive policy, and remarked that it was a charge which was not made: against them in other countries than England. As to the Zulu war, no one wished to go into it less than the Government, but he believed the results of that war would be hailed with the greatest satisfaction by those who had escaped from the tyranny of the Zulu King.— Mr. Cross also attended a Conservative meeting on Tuesday evening, at Clitheroe. In reply to a vote of confidence in her Majesty's Ministers, he defended their general policy, especially the means they had taken to preserve the prestige of the country abroad, and the re- cognition of the solemnity of Treaties. He asked that the Treaty of Berlin should be judged only by its re- suits, and as to the accusations brought against the Government with regard to the annexation of Cyprus and other matters, he said they were small details in the main scheme, not worthy of prolonged consideration, He affirmed that if the Opposition had been in office they could not have taken any contrary course. If they had done so an indignant country would have hurled them from office.

(Licncral Intelligent. IN the last financial year the annuities paid to the Royal Family amounted to 9d. GENERAL SIR EVEIXN WOOD was on Monday presented with a sword at Chelmsford, which had been subscribed for by his admirers in his native county of Essex, in recognition of his gallant services during the Zulu campaign. PARTIAL DISARMAMENT.—A telegram from Naples states that Mr. Gladstone, before leaving that city, wrote to the promoters of a meeting in favour of partial wrote to the promoters of a meeting in favour of partial disarmament on the part of European Powers, stating that upon his return to England he would support the same principle as that upon which they were acting. THE EUSTON-SQUARE MYSTERY.—The Home Office authorities have now taken active steps to clear up the additional mystery in which the Euston-square murder has been involved by the recent" revalations" of Hannah Dobbs. The case is in the hands of Mr. Stephenson, solicitor to the Treasury, and Scotland- yard detective authorities. THE TRANMERE BABY FARMING CASE.—An inquest was held at the Birkenhead Workhouse, on Wednesday, as to the cause of the death of another of the children committed to the care of Barnes and his wife, the baby farmers, of Tranmere. The medical evidence showed that death had been caused by continued neglect, and a verdict of Wilful murder was returned. MAIL STEAMER ON FIRE AT SEA.—A telegram from New York states that the steamer Moselle, 3,200 tons, from Southampton, has arrived at New York, and reports that on the 3rd instant a fire broke out among some cases of silk and cotton goods, and before it could be extinguished a portion of the cargo was burnt. Serious damage has been done, both by fire and water, to the cargo, but the vessel herself is uninjured. A SAD END.—On Monday, the bodies of two harvest labourers, named Michael Sweeney and Martin Keegan, were found in the canal adjoining the Midland Great Western Railway Station, Athlone. The men arrived on Sunday from England, intending to proceed to Mayo by the night train. They had been drinking during Sunday, and they walked into the canal thinking it was the road to the railway. This was the account given by a companion, who also fell in, but escaped. A "SALVATION" CAPTAIN SENT TO PRISON.—Thos. Maycock, the leader of the "Salvation Army" at Leamington, was, on Wednesday, committed to gaol for one month, in default of paying a fine of £2 for ob- structing the streets by preaching and praying and singing. A large crowd gathered in front of the town hall to see him removed to Warwick gaol. On entering the car, he called out, "For God and for right." Two other army leaders, charged with using profane lan- guage in their religious addresses, were dismissed. One was alleged to have told his unconverted hearers that the devil would roast them on his pitchfork. TERRIBLE ACCIDENT TO A FIRE BRIGADE —A serious accident occurred on Wednesday at Woolwich. A metro- politan fire-brigade was being driven down the road at Shooter's Hill, when the brake refused to act. The two horses were unable to check the speed, and all the fire- men were thrown into the road. The captain had his leg broken, and the other firemen were frightfully cut about their faces and otherwise injured. The horses ran on down the hill to the Royal Military Academy, where the machine was overturned by the kerbstone. The engine, which was a new one, was much damaged, and one of the horses had to be killed. The gentlemen cadets turned out and assisted in removing the injured firemen to the Herbert Military Hospital.

New Season's Teas, choicely blended, and rich in flavour, at the North Wales Public Supply Stores, 14, High-street, Wrexham. 77 Pure, strong, and delicious Teas and Coffees can always be obtained at the North Wales Public Supply Stores, 14, High-street, Wrexham. 77 Estimates are given upon application at the Guardian Office, 26, Hope-street, Wrexham, for printing cata- logues, friendly societies' rules, balance sheets, accounts, memorandums, invoices, programmes, circulars, colliery pay sheets, cheque and receipt books, time sheets, bankruptcy forms, articles of association, conditions of sale, &c. "NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND."—Procrastination with many is the besetting sin. Everything is put off till "to morrow." The torpid liver is unheeded until jaundice, consumption, or abscess of the liver is esta- blished. These maladies are curable if arrested in time by that fine tonic and alterative medicine, Page Wood- cock's Wind Pills. Thousands are taking them for almost every complaint, and are being cured. "It's never too late to mend." Of all Chemists, at Is. ld. and 2s. 9d. per box. ROSBACH WATER.—Imported direct in ship-loads from the springs near Homburg. Supplied to the Royal Families of England and Germany. "In regard to organic purity and wholesome properties, Rosbach is far superior to any other mineral water I have ex- amined (Professor Wanklyn's report). Retail, 5s. per doz. small; 6s. 6d. per doz. large bottles. In tie-down cases, 50 large bottles, 23s. 6d.; 100 small, 34s. The Rosbach Company, Limited, 35, Finsbury Circus, London, E.C. THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—All suf- fering from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of "Brown's Bronchial Troches," These famous "lozenges are now sold by most respect- able chemists in this country at Is. ld. per box. People troubled with a hacking cough," a slight cold." or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to progress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affections. See that the words "Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the Government Stamp around each box.—Manufactured by JOHN I. BROWN & SONS, Boston, United States. Depot, 493, Oxford-street London. 15

IRON AND COAL. I Monday. —The hematite iron market is still firm, and makers are fully employed. The make has been increased by the blowing in of several furnaces which for a long time have been out of blast. Most of the sales effected during the past few weeks are forward delivery. Only in a very few in- stances are makers in a position to sell iron for prompt delivery, and then only by reason of an increased output of iron. It is not possible to quote the value of iron accurately, as makers are selling according to the position of their sales, but in cases where iron is sold for spring delivery as much as 67s. 6d. per ton is asked for all round qualities, and* iron for immediate con- sumption is a trifle more than this. Coke Is. Gd. per ton dearer. MIDDLESBOROUGH, Tuesday.—The market was well attended, and business was rather animated. Prices of pig iron, which fell to 43s. 6d. last Friday for No. 3, are advancing again, and this time the rise is regarded as being less due to speculation than to legitimate demand. Producers having sold largely for the next three months are out of the market, but merchants offer iron. The actual price of No. 3 to-day is 47s. The aspect of affairs to-day is decidedly cheerful, and a continued increase in the value of iron is expected. The stock of stores to- day is 1100 tons less than last Tuesday, the quantity being 82,700 tons. The finished iron trade is better, and for puddled bars the demand has greatly increased owing to the impossibility of getting old rails. Prices are maintained. WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday. — Firmness and advancing quotations distinguished the weekly market to-day. For Barrow hematite pigs 80s. was asked. This is the extraordinary increase upon the week of 10s., and of 20s. upon late minimum quotations. The lowest price quoted for galvanising singles was £7 10s. Singles branded with Wright as the maker's names were advanced during the market 5s., and are now £7 15s., firm. Best thin sheets were quoted up on the week 5s., and tinplates 3s. Best hematite ore was not pro- curable. Coal was in great demand at better prices.

AGRICULTURE. AGRICULTURAL LITERATURE. Amongst the greatest benefactors to agriculture in the early days of its history, and indirectly to its literature, may be named Sir John Sinclair, Arthur Young, J. C. Loudon, and Baron Liebig. Two of these, namely, Sinclair and Young, worked together in double harness, as it were, vigorously and actively, and perhaps no other two men can be mentioned who gave such an im- petus to agriculture and who, at the same time, exerted such a good influence on its future by their solid contri- butions to its literature. Each has in his own way enriched agricultural literature by writing works now well known, notably Sinclair's "Statistical Account of Scotland" and Young's "Annals of British Agricul- ture, each of which works extend to about twenty volumes. The statistics and variety of information which these writers and subsequent authorities have collected in agricultural works are most serviceable and suggestive to all cultivators of the soil. Among the foreign contri- butions to the literature of British agriculture, the principal one is that by Lavergne on the "Rural Economy of Great Britain," and is regarded as a very creditable work to be written by a foreign agriculturist. This book has been translated from French into English by a Scotch farmer. One of the objects of such associations as the Royal Agricultural Society of England, the Royal Agricul- tural Society of Ireland, and the Highland Society of Scotland, is to encourage and promote the circulation of useful knowledge, practical and scientific, in relation to all branches of husbandry, by means of books, pam- phlets, and periodical publications. Under such a scheme as this, a great deal is being done to remove that "bliss of ignorance which used to envelope the farming community, and it is, moreover, an encouraging sign that the strong prejudice that formerly existed against book farming is gradually disappearing. Those works which may be described as standard agricultural literature include the following:—"The Cyclopedias of Agriculture," by Morton and Loudon, Wilson's "British Agriculture," Macdonald's "Farm- ing," Stephen's Book of the Farm," Low's "Practical Agriculture," Hoskyn's "History of Agriculture," Burke's "British Husbandry," Wilson's Farm Dic- tionary," Donaldson's "British Farming," Youatt's "Complete Grazier," Johnstone's Agricultural Chemistry," Scott Burns' "Modern Farming," Young's Annals of Agriculture," Liebigs agricultural works, Lavergne's Rural Economy of Great Britain," Bailey Denton's "Farm Homesteads of England," Lindley's "Theory and Practice of Agriculture," Buckman's Science and Practice of Farming and Secrets of Farming." There are besides a large number of smaller works, more limited in scope, written by other well known authorities on agriculture, namely, Caird, Lawes, Voelcker, Macdonald, Mechi, Huxtable, Professors Tanner, Wrightson, Church, and Wilson. Particulars of these works may be obtained from the several agri- cultural publishers—Crosby, Lockwood and Co., Black- wood and Sons, Trubner and Co., George Routledge and Sons, or Henry Allnutt. The results of the united efforts of such industrious and talented writers are to be observed in the higher intelligence and skill brought to bear on the business of farming, and there is now within reach of farmers of the present generation a valuable collection of agricul- tural works of which, doubtless, they will take every advantage that their means will allow. The books on farming are now so many and so varied that we cannot expect them all to be included in any one private library, and a good plan would be for farmers to co-operate in the collection and circulation of agricultural works, in order to make them more widely useful. Farmers who do not read the books and papers written especially for them are losers, and they are at a disadvantage in mant ways. A frequent contributor to farm periodicals, when recently referring to the value of agricultural literature, says that every one engaged in farming should have a library according to his means. He says, further, that a library of farm books is a profitable investment, and considers that farmers are to be blamed if they do not avail themselves of the knowledge and suggestions of the" great lights" in agricultural science and practice. At any rate, the farmers of the modern school are evidently more alive to the usefulness of agricultural literature which induces a higher standard of farming, on the principle that he who aims at the sky will reach much higher than he who means a tree." In reference to that interesting branch of agricultural literature, the periodicals, there are now a considerable number of these published weekly and monthly. There are also pamphlets on different subjects connected with farming published from time to time, and written by men experienced in special branches. The periodicals are carefully and ably conducted, having a large circula- tion, and by means of them the agriculturists are kept informed from year to year of the state of farming in all its details; its progress and improve- ments in science and practice. The principal of these periodicals include the following;—"The Mark Lane Express," "Agricultural Gazette," "Bell's Weekly Messenger," "The Farmers' Magazine," "The North British Agriculturist," "The Irish Farmers' Gazette," "The Scottish Farmer," "Agri- cultural Journal," "Chamber of Agricultural Journal," with others which have mostly a local circulation. The latest addition to these periodicals is the "Farm Journal," a weekly paper started a few months ago, the articles in which are evidently written by men ex- perienced in the subjects on which they write. A special feature of this journal is that the proprietors offer a prize of three guineas once a month for best essays on agricultural subjects, such as "Autumn cultivation," and "Winter cropping for spring food." These prize essays are to be published in the "Farm Journal." There is also an interesting annual work called The Year Book of Agricultural Facts," which has been published for the past 20 years. Among the special contributions to the periodical literature of farming are the journals of the several leading agricul- tural societies, which have been published yearly or half yearly for nearly a century, and which contain valuable tables and statistics, as well as a vast amount of useful information on a great variety of subjects in relation to British Agriculture. In the interests of farmers, it would be very desirable if some arrange- ment could be devised for circulating these journals more widely throughout the country. It is not easy to estimate the influence and the benefit of agricultural pamphlets and periodicals. There are many ways in which the good effect of their teaching is observed, for instance in the more general commercial conduct of farming, the more effective methods of farm work; and the greater practical results obtained thereby. A number of years back it used to be a general com- plaint that farmers were too apathetic; and that they did not read, but happily that state of things is altered and it may fairly be said that the farming community has now become a reading one. The agricultural papers are gradually widening their sphere every year in the diffusion of knowledge on the various branches of agriculture; and thus farmers are able to bring more enlightened ideas into practice in the details of their daily labors. One good feature in these papers is that they give frequent quotations from agricultural journals published in America, France, Germany and Belgium. From these extracts British farmers can learn from time to time the views of foreigners on agricultural matters, and note the progress that is being made in universal farming. British farmers of the present day, and, in truth, every one engaged in the cultivation of the soil, may be proud, as they are fortunate, in having at command such a collection of works on almost every branch of agriculture, also horticulture and rural economy. Such a literature is a fine monument of the industry, the enterprise, and the devotion of the benefactors of agri- culture, and is, at the same time, an indication of the, immense development that may yet be attained in this the largest and most important of our industries. October 11, 1879. FKERM.

IN the last nine months, the declared value of wheat imported from Russia was £2,725,135, as against £3,053,395 in the previous year. DAIRY SHOW.—The fourth annual show of the British Dairy Farmers' Association was opened on Monday at the Agricultural Hall, London. It appears to be quite up to the level of former years. SIR MASSEY LOPES AND THE DEPRESSION IN FARM- ING. Sis Massey Lopes, speaking on Wednesday at a gathering of Devonshire farmers at Kingsbridge, said he would sum up the causes of the agricultural depres- sion in four words, H bad seasons, foreign competition." Respecting the latter, he was in favour of Reciprocity to this extent, that when any country sent a commodity to us they should take some commodity from us with- out putting on prohibitory tariffs, and this r<tn*vk especially applicable to our Colonies. If the; English farmer.-? could not get Reprocity he should, however, for equality. The foreigner had a better soil, better climate, less rent, and no taxes, and therefore the agriculturist in this country should be allowed a chance of competing with his formidable rival, by being granted a further remission of local taxation Elementary education was a cause of this burden of taxation, because it was being carried too far VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.—Mr J. J. Mechi gives (in the Times) an instance of the depreciated value of land at the present time, a correspondent having sent him the following;—"Touching upon the depres- sion, to prove its reality, you may perhaps be surprised to hear that I attended the sale of a farm on the borders Wiltshire, 830 acres, good house, premises, eight cottages, freehold—sold for £6,700. Up to 1877 tenant paid £530 rent, landlord paid £150 tithe, and JE40 land tax out of it. Since 1876 tenant paid £2!)0 rent, leaving landlord about JE70 net, I understand. One would think that must have been worth buying—about £8 per acre. Have you anything as tempting in your district? If so, I should be disposed to look at it. In 1834 the late owner gave for the above, £1:,000, and laid out £3,000 more." Another correspondent writes to say that the land in question is of very poor quality, and has been bought by Mr. Bates, M.P. for Plymouth, for the purpose of turning it into gigantic rabbit warren. THE CORN TRADE.—The Marie Lane Express says- "The course of the past week has been marked by somewhat more favourable weather, the temperature having been cool and seasonable, and the rainfall incon- siderable. Notwithstanding the exertions of farmers, a large quantity of cereal produce is still unsecured and exposed to the vicissitudes of the weather. Agricul- tural advices are still couched in most doleful terms. The disastrous season of 1S79 will long be remembered, and it is devoutly to be hoped that many a year may elapse ere another be found to equal it in cold, rain, and sunless gloom. Supplies at markets in the provinces have somewhat increased, in response to the require- ments of farmers for thrashing purposes, but the in- feriority of the bulk of the offering has not prevented a further rise of 2s. per quarter in the value of parcels suitable for milling. The average price was also 8d. per quarter higher last week. Last Monday's list showed arrivals of foreign wheat into London of only about 28,000 quarters, chiefly American, and subsequent im- ports to Friday were about 61,000 quarters. Prices again favoured sellers to the extent of fully 2s. per quarter. Higher prices may still be expected."

ran anfc Coal W:rabt lotrs. MR. CRAWSHAY having, it is stated, secured a good order for rails, the famous works at Cyfarthfa are to be restarted immediately. MINERS' CONFERENCE.—This conference has been taking place at Leeds, under the presidency of Mr. A. Macdonald, M.P. Fifteen delegates, representing 150,000 miners, were present. The emigration scheme was under discussion, and it was decided that it should take a national form, and be worked entirely free from any existing institution. The amounts fixed for grants were—to America £6, and New Zealand, Australia, &c., £12. THE coal and iron trades of North Staffordshire are showing unmistakable symptoms of a great revival. An order for 3,000 tons of iron for export has been received by one firm. Foundry pigs are selling at an advance of 10s. Eight standing furnaces have been put in blast. The Harecastle and Woodshutts Collieries Company have re-engaged 350 men, and Whitmore Collieries about a hundred. Nearly all collieries are making a day more. THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE IRON TRADE.—The revival in the iron trade continues, and besides the briskness reported from Middlesborough, Glasgow, and South Wales, favourable reports are to hand of the trade from X orth Staffordshire. On Tuesday contracts for building four new vessels were accepted by firms on the Clyde. A Wolverhampton correspondent telegraphs that iron merchants report that they are being pulled out of their warehouses. Customers, they say, are doubling and trebling their former orders. Exporting merchants report the receipt of numerous yaluahle telegrams from South America to forestall impending further advances. Tin-plate firms are declining to book orders for even 1,000 boxes at current prices. They report that the advance in iron and tin leaves them no better off at the last rise. Manufacturers and merchants are receiving communications from the Scotch ironfounders declining to accept orders at their last-issued price lists.

Jfonign Intelligent*. RUSSIA. The Russian commander of a fortress in which a number of Xihilist prisoners were confined, has com- mitted suicide, after only a fortnight's service, from sympathy with the sufferings of the prisoners, which he was powerless to relieve. ENGLAND AND AFGHANISTAN.—The Standard Berlin correspondent telegraphs that Russia is about to make overtures to England in respect to Afghanistan, if she has not already made them. The Czar, it is said, is anxious to receive an assurance that England does not intend to occupy Herat, nor a lofty road which leads from the Amu river to Cashmere. THE ADVANCE INTO ASIA.—The Russian officers who are responsible for the recent defeat at the hands of the Turcomans at Geok Tepe, have reported to the authorities at St. Petersburgh that their repulse is due to an English officer, one Captain Butler, who went from India in disguise a year or two ago, furnished the Turcomans with breechloaders, and taught them how to construct earthworks, and how to employ infantry in the field. TURKEY. THE SULTA has ordered the disbandment of 90,000 regular troops. INDIA. THE CONNECTION WITH BURMAH.—King Theebau has sent a sarcastic telegram to the Chief Commissioner of British Burmah, saying that he is sorry Mr. St. Barbe left Mandalay so precipitately, as there was no oppor- tunity of sending an oificer of rank to escort the resi- dency party to the steamer. AMERICA. GENERAL GRANT.—The American correspondentofthe Times says, that General Grant's popularity has been so strongly developed since his return to the United States, that there are indications that the Republicans will nominate him for president unopposed, in which case he will probably accept the nomination.

END OF THE ZULU WAR. Friday night's Gazette announces that the Zulu war has been satisfactorily concluded and reports the cap- ture of Cetywayo, and the return of the British troops to Natal. The peaceful condition of Zululand, Sir Garnet believes is assured. He mentions several officers of his Staff for the excellence of their services, and gives to Lord Chelmsford, the entire credit for the victory at Ulundi. We also learn from Madeira that a quiet settlement of affairs is being affected in Zululand. and the troops are being gradually withdrawn towards the coast. It is said that the chance of a rising amongst the Boers is much diminished. Moirosi still holds his position in Basutoland, and his stronghold is thought to be, if not altogether inpregnable, at least very difficult to take. By the arrival of the Cape mail at Plymouth we have files of the Natal newspapers, which are remarkably unanimous in their condemnation of the settlement of Zululand as arranged by Sir G. Wolseley. An especially strong feeling has been aroused at John Dunn's prohi- bition of missionaries on the territory with which he has been entrusted. The work of reorganising the country, however, proceeds in a satisfactory manner.

THE AFGHAN WAR. A telegram from Simla states that General Roberts made his public entry into Cabul at noon on Sunday, accompanied by the Ameer. British troops of all arms lined the road from the camp. The Royal Horse Artillery fired a salute when the standard was hoisted at the entrance of the city. He had visited the Bala Hissar on the previous day, and there is no foundation for the reports that the place was mined. We have also some further particulars regarding the fighting at Carasiab on the 6th inst., and the subsequent operations. On the morning of the 8th inst. the enemy were dis- covered on a high hill near Cabul, and their position was shelled by the artillery, but it was found impossible to dislodge them without the infantry. General Baker's brigade did not come up until it was too dark to make an attack, and on the following morning it was found that the enemy had abandoned their position and gone off in the direction of Ghuzni. A harassing pursuit took place, and some prisoners and a number of guns were captured. On their return from the pursuit of the enemy, who were completely routed, the cavalry rode through the city of Cabul, meeting with no molestation. Some shops were open, and the people were sitting about. The camp was advanced to within three quarters of a mile of the city. General Roberts reports that the tribes who had assembled to fight the British had returned to their homes. The heavy guns and howitzers, which were originally presented by the- British Government to the Ameer, are now in our possession.

HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.—With the darkening days and changing temperatures the digestion becomes impaired, the liver disordered, and the mind despondent unless the cause of the irregularity be expelled from the blood and body by an alterative like these pills. They go directly to the source of the evil, thrust out all impuri- ties from the circulation, reduce distempered organs to their natural state, and correct all defective and com- taminated secretions. Such easy means of instituting health, strength, and cheerfulness should be in the possession of all whose stomachs are weak, whose minds are much harassed, or whose brains are overworked. Holloway's is essentially a blood-tempering medicine, whereby its influence, reaching the remotest fibres of the frame, effects a universal good.

jsporfhtcf Inttllictcnre. THE UPPER S^VTCTT,- AND V::HXTS\V, kv.— V. HAVE I had a lovely week of autumn weather, the only fine week we have had f.hi* yea, and tin- wrt.T no.V getting low. The salmon have b. i.-n very I don't think one has been taken on Ute Vfmiew this week, but aiv>ur. half a d<en h..v-- Seen landed on the Banw.-A. (Oct. 9) in The Field.

Q; ridut. VALE OF CLWYD CLUB.—There was a large atten- dance of members at the annual meeting of the General Committee of the Vale of Clwyd Cricket Club held at the Bull HoteL Denbigh, on Friday last. The funds subscribed towards obtaining and keeping in order a good cricket field warranted the committee agreeing to change the ground from Rhuddlan to Denbigh, which will be much more central and better in every respect. The work of laying the new ground will be commenced at once. All lovers of this popular sport, resident in this district, would do well to render aid in this new undertaking of the Vale club.

t ùotIrII Intelligent CIVIL SERVICE v. RUTHIN.—A match will be played between the above clubs on the New Recreation Ground, Rhosddu, to-day (Saturday). Kick off at 3.30 p.m. WEEXHAM CLUB.—A practice match of this club will take place on the racecourse to-day (Saturday). Kick off at 2.30. All members are requested to attend, especially those wishing to obtain a place in the cup team to play at Northwich. GROSVENOR (WREXHAM) v. MILLWOOD ROVERS.—A match was played between the above clubs at the Frood, on Saturday last, and resulted in a victory for the Grosvenor by two goals to one. A practice match of the former club will be played to-day (Saturday), for the purpose of choosing a team to play in the cup tie. Kick off at three p.m. punctual. WHITE STARS v. STANSTY ROVERS.—On Saturday last a match was played between these clubs on the ground of the former, and after a very good match re- sulted in a victory for the White Stars by three goals to one. For the White Stars Wiliam Jones and John Roberts, and W. Henshaw for the Rovers, played well. The White Stars had the best of the game. WREXHAM r. TALKE RAGEP.s.-On Saturday last, a match took place on the Racecourse, between the Wrexham Football Club and the Taike Rangers, of Staffordshire. There were a large number of spectators, and the play was watched by them with great interest. The Wrexham team selected the goal situated near the Crispin-lane. Wrexham had, if anything, the wind against them for the first half time. The Rangers, who were, with one or two exceptions, well-built men, kicked off, ,but the ball was soon in touch off Wrexham. A little more play ensued, and it was once more placed in touch, and on being thrown in by the Rangers it was rapidly dribbed down by Price towards the Rangers' goal. It was then taken back towards the Wrexham, and a scrimmage ensued, the result of which was a corner kick for the Rangers. This resulted in nothing. The "leather was soon placed in the centre of the ground and was very prettily worked. Lupton, by the aid of some capital passing, got it well down the ground, but the Rangers' backs were impassible, ai d the ball was soon near the Wrexham quarter again, and would have resulted perhaps seriously had not the goal- keeper (Davies), rushed out rather venturesomely and sent it into play. Then ensued some general play for a few minutes, at the end of which hands were called, and the strangers had the first free kick of the game. It however came to nothing, and the "leather" was soon taken by Lloyd (whose excellent play was much admired) to the I-), angers" gaol. A throw-in for Wrexham caused some good play near the Rangers' goal. The ball was quickly taken up the ground, by means of some ad- mirable passing, to the Wrexham goal, but was out of that quarter very quickly. One of the Rangers next handled it and brought it back again to the Wrt xham end of the ground. A little play ensued, and it was taken down again and was placed through the posts of the strangers' goal. This was, however, disputed, and the ball was again kicked off from the Rangers' goal, and soon after a corner kick fell to their lot. This was nicely placed, but resulted in nothing, it being well met met by the Wrexham team. A tussle took place before the Rangers' goal, and for tjme time it was uncertain who would obtain it. Kelly, for the Rangers, got it, and, after a smart run up, was nicely met by Karrv Edwards, from whom it was again taken down to the Rangers' goal, and the first goal fell to the lot of Wrexham at 3.40. The ball being set rolling some good play was shown. A good shot was made for the Rangers' goal by F. Owen. It was rapidly taken up the ground, and some dodging took place, the end of which was a "corner" for Wrexham. This was nicely placed by Fred. Owen, but was well met by the Rangers. Some general play thn took place, and a "scrummage" in front of the Rangers' oal resulted in a second goal for Wrexham being secured at 3.55. Nothing worthy of note took place until "half time" was called, when j soon after, the Rangers secured their first goal (4.27). In about five minutes after the kick-off, Price neatly put the ball through the Rangers' posts. In 1 the play which followed this goal, T. Hughes made a Ion- shot at the Rangers' citadel, but, unfortunately, it struck the cross-bar and went behind. The Rangers were getting a little careless by this time, but, uniting once more, they placed another gaol to their credit (4.45). Some capital play was shown by the Rangers, and Wrexham's team had its work to do, but a few passes placed the Ranger, gaol at the mercy of Price, who again passed the ball through very smartly. Time was called soon after, thus leaving the Wrexham victors by four goals to two. The following were the teams :— Wrexham .-—Goal, Davies backs, H. Edwards and T. Jones; half backs, Fred. Owen and Luptou forwards, Harvey Davies, J. Lloyd, E. Edwards, J. Price. Roberts, and T, Hughes. Hangers.—Goal, Sherratt; backs, Boston and Hyatt; half backs, E. Jones and W. Barker forwards. P. Smith, A. Smith, J. Smith, Birchell, J. D. Barber, and E. Kelly. OSWESTRY v. THE EXCELSIOR.—On Saturday last a match took place between these clubs on the ground of the latter, at Newtown. The visitors arrived by the 3.50 train, and proceeded at once to the field, where the members of the home team had already assembled. The captain of the Excelsior having won the toss, chose to play down the field, Oswestry kicking off at 4.45. The ball was quickly returned by the Excelsior backs to the forwards, who made a run down the field, when a shot was made by Williams, which went over the tape. The ball having been kicked out, it was passed to Davies and Shone on the right, who made a good run, but were stopped by the Excelsior backs. A run by the Ex- celsior forwards followed, and another by Savin and Wynne on the left was returned by Masters to Owen, who centred it to Mr. Morgan (captain), who scored the first goal in ten minutes. This success on behalf of the home team seemed to invigorate the Oswestrians with energy, for they now warmed to their work, and shortly after- wards Savin and Wynne made an excellent run up the field, when the latter made a difficult shot for the goal- keeper, but he being equal to the occasion at once threw it out, amidst loud cheering. At half-time, ends being changed, it became apparent that if the Oswestrians scored they would have to do it now with hard work. But the backs of the Excelsior were equal to all emer- gencies, and kept the ball well up for their forwards. The Excelsior forwards having brought the ball up the field, through some good passing, had it very near their opponent's goal, through which G. Woosnam neatly placed it at 5.45. Gittins soon afterwards made a shot which hit the goalkeeper and went over the tape. This was followed by frequent runs on both sides, but no further goal was scored, which indeed was almost im- possible, owing to a heavy rise of fog, the men being scarcely able to see each other. The game throughout was an excellent one, each one showing himself to aJ- vantage. The following were the players :— OS1l't..<try:-tToal, Cheesmiu backs. Eob°rtsand 'i1Jiam,; half-backs, Jones, Harris, and Groves right wing, W. H. Davies and Shone; left wing, Savin aud "VV^nue; centre, Marshall; umpire, Mr. Mitchell. Excelsior: Goal, H. Hibbott; backs, W. Woosnam and D. Owen: half-backs, Masters and Ll. Savage; right wing, D. Williams, and W. Owen; left winp, Edward Gittims and Oliver centre, Edward Morgan (captain) and G. Woosnam umpire, Mr. John Pugh. The following fixtures have been arringed :— October 18th, Millwood Rovers v. Cambrian, at Wrexham. October 25th, Millwood Rovers v. M -1J, at Lld. October -26th, Wrexham v. Victoria, at Northwich (cup tie). November 1st, North Wale# v. Staffordshire, at Stoke. November S:h, Wrexham v. Birkenhead, at Birkenhead. November loth, North Wales v. Lancashire, at Wrexham. November 15th, Wrexham v. Druids, at AVi exatin. November 2^'nd, Wrexham v. C. rwen, at Wrexham. November 29th, Wrexham v. Llangollen, at Llangollen. December 13th, Wrexham v. Burslem, at Wrexham. December 2"th, North Wales v. Cheshire, at Wrexham. Decen,ber 20th, Wrexham v. Civil Service, at Rhosddu. January 3rd, Wrexham v. Rhyl, at Wrexham. January JOtb, Wrexham v. Alexandria, at Crewe. January 17th, Wrexham v. Druids, at Ruabon. January 31st, Wrexham v. Birkenhead, at Wrexham. February 7th, Wrexham v. Burslem, at Burslem. F-bruary Hth, Wrexham v. Llangollen, ut Wrexham. Feoruary 21st, Kortll Wales v. Cheshire, at Crewe. February 28th, Wrexham v. Corwen, at Corwen. March 6th, Wrexham v. Civil Service, at Wrexham. March 18th, Wrexham v. Rhyl. at Rhyl. March 6th, North Wales v. Staffordshire, at Wrexham. March 13th, North Wales r. Lancashire, at Darwen. March 20th, Wrexham v. Alexandria (Crewe). at Wrexham. The international matches are Wales v. England, at Wrexham, March 15th, 1880. Wales v. Scotland, at Glasgow, March 27th, 1880.

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-—4 ——— TIbr RttS. I CORN. W E-tXHAJi, Tnursday.—Tns following are the un- I changed quotations. White wheat (new) 7B 6d to 8s 3<t. £ ed, •)tr'- 7s Od to 7s P*. Barley ^n.ding; od to 4s Vd. Maltiuff barjey 4d to ós 9d. Oats (new) per 50ibs .3S yd to 4s 6d. L/HESTER. aturday.-There was a moderate at. tendance at to-day s market, with fair supplies of neatjne\^ crop) the samples shown were generally of an ^inferior kind best conditioned parcels sold at from (S. to 7s. 3d. per 751bs. No new oats offering. incuan corn rather dearer on the week. -New. Old. s. d. s. d. s. d s 4. Wheat, white, per 751bs. 7 3 to 7 o 0 tv 0 0 Ditto, red 7 0 —~ 7 'J S 8 0 Barley maltg. imp bus. 0 0 — 0 0 o 0 — 0 0 Ditto, grinding, 64lbs 0 0 0 0. 0 0 e 0 Oats, 461b. 461 bs. 2 10 6' 0 4 8 4 6 Jei.ns, 80lbs. 0 1' — o (I 0 0 — 0 0 Ditto, Egyptian, lOOlbs. 8 0 — 8 0 00 00 Indian corn, feed, 5 11 6 0 0 0 00 conx AVERAGES. For the week ending October 11. The following are the quantities (in quarters) aold and the prices, this year and last year :— QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICES This year. Last year. This year. Last year. Wheat 15,161 71.441 47 1 4°0 4 Barley. 9,6S9 42,221 40 7 40 6 0ats 2,617 4,156 23 4 22 3 a. 11 I- H oflKi,HbiioKi, Saturday.—Our market to-dav was better attended, and new grain was more freely offered. I he quanty pi new wheat and barley varied very much." there being in some instances Is. Gd. per bushel differ- ence in value. Sellers of sound lots realized last week's lull rates. New oats are excellent in quality, and promise to be plentiful. J B. <1. 8. d White wheat, per 751bs 87 to "Q Red wheat, per 76lbs 6 6 8 fi Harley pe; 7llb.- y () 0 Grinding barley per 751b- 0 0 0 0 Oats, per 11 score 6 lbs is 0 I, '23 0 Beans, per U score 15 lb> 0 22 0 1'eas, pi-r 11 score 5 lbs *0 0 0 0 Malt, per imperial bushel 8 6 9 0 LONDON, Monday.—The market was firm. Fine samples of English wheat sold at a further advance of Is. foreign realised full values to a slight advance on last quotations. Flour met a strong market both for sacks and barrels, and a trifle dearer on th week. Grinding barley fid. higher on the week maitin sorts quiet. Oats steady. Maize Gd., and beans and peas Is. dearer on the week. Seed market quiet hut firm; farm- ing kind. unaltered in value. Canary seed very firm at the late ad\ ance, foreign holders asking more money. Brisk inquiry for blue peas good samples scarce and very dear More demand for haricot beans. Arrivals: British wheat, 1683 qrs. barley, 1129 qrs. oats 1021 qrs.^ maize, 26 qrs. flour, 13.427. Foreign wheat. o,ocSf> qrs.; barley, 18,496 qrs.; oats, 99,505 qrs.; maize! y qrs.; flour, 60oy sacks and 7(>0 barrels. LIVERPOOL, Tuesday.—At to-day's market, withafaH attendance of millers and dealers and a strong tone, wheat met a large demand at an advance of 2d. per cental on Friday's prices. Flour also had a healthy request, sack realising an improvement of 6d., and barrel 3d. per 100 lbs. Oats: Home-grown being now abundant and pressed for sale, foreign failed to attract buyers' attention. Oatmeal: Canadian, from scarcity, ruied 2d. dearer Irish closed flat. Egyptian beans, being in limited compass on the spot, brought rather more money for immediate delivery. Canadian peas, owimj; to fresh arrivals, receded slightly in value. Malt and bailej, still in small supply, though inactive, remained steady. Indian corn, in presence of reduced shipments from American Atlantic ports, again hardened. mixed reaching 5s. t i-d. to 5s. 8d. per cental. The 2 business done, however, was not large. The following are the quotations WHEAT, per K»0ib. s. d. s. d. BAPLEY- h. d. 8. ca .hnglish, red 11 0 11 9 Scotch Irish 0 9 8 3 „ white II 9 12 111 JDanubiac 5 6 6 3 Irish, red c u 0 u OATS, per white 0 0 0 0 English & Scotch 6 2 9 1 U.S. Xo. 1 spring 0 0 0 0, Irish, Mealing. 5 9 6 4 »» Ko. 2 In 5 10 10 0 11 Winter recl 11 3 11 6 6 2 6 hite. 11 3 11 6 Black 0 0 0 n Canadian white. 11 3 11 Gi American 6 2 6 8 red, 9 9 11$! OATSiKAL.per 10-i]b. Danubian „ 0 0 0 0 j.rLsa, new 10 5 12 8 Caiitornian 11 oil <; MAIZE, per lWlb. Chilian, white. 1(J 9 11 1 An"ericau, Je1.& Egyptian 9 9 6 Mixed 5 8 0 O Oregon 11 a 12 0 Europ'u venow, -5 6 5 8 FLOUR, per loOibs, BEANS, per Kvlbs. English & Irish English 8 4 8 10 supenine 3 9 4 19 10 Scotch & Irish. 7 7 8 1 Extra 2J 0 2) 6 E-f.vptian. 7 3 7 4 Erench line and Mazayan 0 0 U 0 superfine 0 0 0 0 Behera 7 6 7 7 Sprins Wheat. 20 8 21 S PEAS, per luulbs. Canad'n, sweet 17 0 17 10 English 0 0 0 9 Extra 18 0 18 6 Canadian 7 3 7 4 Western Canal 17 0 17 10 LONDON, ednesday.—The market continues very firm. Fine samples of English and foreign wheat Is. dearer. Flour firm American rather dearer. Barley, jats, and maize realised full prices. Beans and peas tended upwards. Arrivals British wheat, 40 qrs. baney, o40 qrs. oats, 20 qrs. maize and flour nil. Foreign wheat, 41,350 qrs. barley, G180 qrs. oats, 13,yS0 qrs. maize, 9110 qrs. flour, i-100 sacks anu 1100 barrels. CATTLE. CHESTER OCTOBER STATUTE FAIR.—A statute fair for the sale of horses and cattle was held at. Chester on Friday, and in point of the number of animals exhibited for sale was one of the best, while in respect of '.he business done it was one of the worst fairs which has been held for a long time. The animals most in demand were calving cows, of which there was an extraordinarily large show, and which sold at from £ 15 to E25. A few stirks changed hands at £ 4 10s. and £ 5. and heifers at from £8 to £10. Scotch sheep sold as low as 4:1. and other kinds fetched 30s.. to 40s. for the very best Pigs were much lower than at the same fair last year, good fat pigs selling at 47s., and young pigs at '10s. and 12s. Some Welsh bullocks of excellent quality were j-red at EI-5 10s. each, but did not sell. In the horse imr -he show of animals of all descriptions "os very laige. but the prices of those sold were very much lO',T t"ii afc previous fairs of late. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—The stock on offer consisted of 25S2 beasts and 10,406 sheep, included in which v.vre 272 Canadian beasts and 1350 sheep. No other foreign stock on offer. There was a large falling off in the sup- plies from last week, but no alteration in the prices. Trade very dull at the commencement of the market. Country buyers numerous. Prices Best beasts, 63d. to 7d. per lb.; second ditto, 5d. to Gtd. sheep, 7 d.- to 84 d. LONDON, Monday.—An advance on the top quotation was obtained for choice and selected beasts owirg to scarcity other descriptions were also a better trade at rather more money. The British supply 35 Scotch, 1000 Irish, 2095 midland and home counties. The sheep market was very firm choice breeds .u.I& for, and the supply short, prices generally 2d. per S lbs. j, higher. Calves dear but inactive. Pigs remain steady. Prices Beef, 4s. to 5s. 4d. mutton, 4s. 6d. to 6s 8d. veal, 5s. to 5s. lOd. pork, 4s. to 4s. lOd. The sto-y- on offer consisted of 3450 beasts, 10,130 sheep, 5,50 and 20 pigs included in which were 320 foreign easts and 1G10 sheep. SALFOIID, Tuesday.—The supply of all stock was much smaller than on last Tuesday, but the quality generally was not up to the average. A better trade was done in the best class of beasts at slightly enhanced rates middling and inferior sold moderately"well at th» full prices of last week. About 100 Canadian beasts were offered, and realised from ofd. to per ib. The demand for sheep was also better, and Hie lots advanced jd per lb., whilst inferior descriptions brought last week's extreme rates. There was a brisk .emand for calves, and late prices were firmly maintained. Beef, first quality, 7d.; second, 6d. to 6fd. third, 5d. to 5;(d.; mutton, Gid. to Sid.; veal, 7d. to Sid. per lb. GENEPCAL PRODUCE. LONDON Hop MARKET, Monday.—The finest qualities of new hops continue in demand at full prices iufcriot sorts remain rather dull. Kent iI87i»). £ 5 t-o £ 13 10<. • Sussex, £ G to £ 13 Farnham, £ 10 to cJUU; jHQ to £ 18 American, £ 0 to kl2; English, (1878), £4 t.) £.1 per cwt. LONDON PROVISION MARKET, Mondav.—T Supplies of foreign rather short, and .jest 'descrv;:oa' considerably dearer Friesland, 124s. to 12>3s. Normandy, 100s. to 126s. Jersey. 92s. tj 11)8.; Kie and Danish, 120s. to 130s. Irish firm, but inactive good inquiry for finest American. Bacon met "a dal market at 2s. to 4s. decline. Hams very dulL -L..r, scarce and 2s. dearer. Cheese t mest American, 54s to 58s. LONDON POTATO MARKET, Mon day. -(,oo,,i sm-Vlie: and trade quiet at the following prices :—ivj its', i00'- to 160s. kidneys, 120s. to 160s. rocks, 80s. to 90s! French, 80s. to 85s. per ton. LONDON DEAD MEAT MAKKET, \lv¡Llar.-},{"1,: supplies, and trade firm at the olio wing quota*. Beef, 2s. 8d. to 4s. 8d.; prime Scotch ditto, -is. 8d. to 4 lOd. mutton, 3s. to 5s. 0d. veal, 4s. lOd. to IS od large pork, 3s. Sd. to 4s. 6d.; small ditto, 4s. 8d. to 5 per 8 lbs. MISCELLANEOUS. WHEXHAM.—THUKSDAY. Butter (per lb. ot 1601.).18 21 tl) 3, Fowls (per cacsple) 3. 6 1 tl1 4.1 Ducks per coupie) 4, 0,1 10 5. 0 Turkey cocks (each) odi .iu td ditto hens (each) Od to 0s 0d Dressed fowl each 2^ 0 2s 6<i Potatoes (per cwt) new '5s !o « M Beef (per ID.) g Mutton (per Ib.) ,,d Lamb (per lb.) i. Fork (per lb.^ r "r 1? Veal per lb.) "J. 'fd 4 £ Partridges per brace Or. ro 0«s Od Salmon (per lb) | 0 Damson (per quart.) 'lj! Eggs 8 to 9 for a Shilling.

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