The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

ARRIVALS AT THE GEORGE HOTEL, BAMGOR FERRY, DLCRTNG THE WKRK —W Harter, Esq, and family, Hope Hall near Chester; James Pilkin, Esq. Naples; Miss EC Dillon. Mr- lid Henkin, and party. New York; Rev J Salloway Evan, Hammersmith; lli and lrg Calls, Southampton Mr and Mrs Ellis Jones, London Edgar Garston. Esi), an,l family, Aigburth; P Blair, Esq, and Hugh Blair, juit, Edinburgh; Mr and Mrs Sherwood, aocl family, Ash'ev-do-la-Zouch; Mr and Ilr, Theophilns Smith. London Mr and Mrs Bourse, Kingston. RULWVT EXCURSION FROM BANGOR TO RUTHIs.-On M,)lJlhy last, the lloreb Wesleyau Sunday School, and the other schools within the Bangor circuit, had an ex- cursion trip to the town of Ruthin, in the far-famed Vale of Clwyd. There were between 600 and 700, in- cluding children and adults, in the train, and a very pleasant little out the little people had, there not being a single mishap to anyone during the whole day. The affair was got up and managed by Mr. Henry Jones, High-street, superintendent of Horeb Sunday School, to whom much credit is due. BL'TTERWORTii's CIIRISTYN;ft,,STftrrs.-This celebrated compauy of crack singers and instrumentalists gave their first-class entertainment on Saturday evening last, in the Penrhvn Hall, Bangor, which was quite crowded on the occasion. The singing aud playing were every- thing which could be desired, as indeed was the entire performances. ï he Ghost" business wag a "great si c- cess" and caused much merriment, and the cornp; ny throughout seemed highly delighted and to enjoy tb, m. selves thoroughly. It will be seen from an advert); e-, ment that the -'minstrels" intend to pay Bangor anotl er visit, when we feel certain they will receive a cordial welcome. Vule advertisement. DRAYTON'S OPERATIC CO)(PANy.-It will be seen frcm an advertisement inserted in another column, that this talented little tro'ipe of serio-comic artistes are about to pay a visit to Bangor, where, we have no doubt what- ever, they will be well patronized, as their entertainment is of a unique as well as of a high character. Mr. Dray- ton has been staving for some time in Llandudno, and we are glad b say he has had a very decided success there, which success could only have been achieved by decided and uiimistakeabla merit. The Opera" is almost unknown in Wales; and our readers now will have an opportunity of seeing what it is like, upon a small scale. APTOMMAS'S ENTERTAINMENT.—As we were going to press last week (Friday evening) we stated that Aptom- mas, of London, and brother to Pencerdd Gwaha, was then giving a brilliant performance on the harp in the Penrhyn Hall, i'l this city. Of Aptommass playing, and his ability as a harpist, it would be impossible to speak too highlv. The audience was electrified, and the applause was most enthusiastic and prolonged at the termination of every piece. Unlike some harpists which we could name, Apt nnurw seems to play for his audience, instead of to shew off his own talent and his own powers of execution, and his attempts were fully understood and appreciated, for— In varying cadence, soft and stroug, He swept the sounding chords along." We are sorry to say that though select and appreciative, the company was not large but as he intends paying another visit to Bangor he will be better patronized because better known next time. EVENINGS WITH THE POETS AND HUMORISTS.—-On Thursday and Friday evenings last, Mr. and Mrs. Siddons gave readings from some of our best authors, in the Penrhvn Hall, in this city. Mr. Siddons read extracts from Tennyson's new poem, Enoch Arden," but owing to the very small company he was heard but very in- distinctly. Mrs. Siddons personated Lady Macbeth, in two or three interesting scenes, and with a power, dra- matic energy, and truthfulness which we never heard surpassed upon the stage, and indeed but very rarely equalled. Paddy Malouev's "Grid-iron" story, by Lever, Tom Hood's Hachelor's dream," and Douglas Jer- rold's Mrs. Caudle's lecture on Mr. Caudle's shirt button," read by jlr. Siddons, were very droll and laughable, and created a good deal of laughter. But the gem of the evening was the Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe, as recited by Mrs. Siddons. The piece, which like its author, is eccentric and whimsical, was quite familiar to us; but we had not the slightest notion that it could be given with such wonderful effect, as it was by this lady. It was a perfect master-piece of acting and elo- cution, and ought of itself to have secured a crowded house." We believe that if its unfortunate author had been present he would have been more pleased and tonished than anyone else, for although he realized the words, it is q??'<?e whether he ever realized the conception of the "acting" as rendered by Mrs. Siddons. Those who can enj"y a quiet evenings literary enter- tainruent, and a. far a. Mrs. Siddons is concerned, first- class acting and embodiment of the best thoughts of our best authors, ought by all means to go and hear Mr. and Mrs. Siddons. COJIOERT TN THE PE..UY. H?-On Wednesday .vS f.?Ih?ou. concert of a somewhat extraor- dinary character was given in the Penrhyn Hall, as a wimI up to the day's proceedings, and in support of the ?.. X the B.??or Choral Association. It was almost 1 an impromptu atrâr; nevertheless, some nrst cm.'s ai- s?r, together, who kindly rendered their ser- Tices quite Giving ,the lad.es Pr^e^ as of course we ought to do, we may say that Miss Edith Wynne sang four songs, which really means eight the four h:wiug been doubled by encores fervent and irresistible. Not more so, however, than they de- lerved; in everv piece she shewed the perfect artist. Independentl"y of possessing a voice of purest soprano n?itr she e?rci? it with consummate skill, spiced with considerable dramatic feeling, so that very fre- mtenth-?tak?h.-r?leMe by?rm.henM,the continually repeated encores. Miss Jane Owen, who is pretty win known in this district, sang "Where the bee ?. with much taste, which, of COluse, was rede. S manded; she also .?a' in a duet with Owain Alaw in which she acquitted herself very well The Rev. C Jones sall" Mv Pretty Jane with gre"t taste Sd was verv much applauded. There was another S.tSJ ti.')- of Mr. John Thomas "?'? Gwalial who displayed extraordinary skill in his ha p ,1. V the great delight of his audience; each piece P Htr a second a ill with which he courteously We W "olos by Mr. Hulse and Mr. Ma- thews on the violin and cornet-a-piston respectively, -h £ h were both so beautifully played as to call tor repet» itio Mr Lloyd, who is an amateur stranger amonpt us, cejve(1 a well deserved encore for a flute *T ^"TThhe e BBlluue e aBeelu ls of Scotland," with variations by aolo, OWilin Alaw 8'ing the" M„ch of the men of Hariech" "John Bro^i," and Lady Gryn- .th." each of which producw immense applause, the latter being uproariously r«lemandad. The Portdmor- *ic choir rendered th?eir ?Be??.?by y.ng°ing two cho- ,u? which received a good re  applause. Mr. Owen (Owain Alaw) and j jfr, Roberts reud,?rd efficient assistance as accompamst^ concerts have been heard in Bangor which have affOrd0d greater pleasure; and we are are glad to say thatT wfs very we11 patronised, the han being prett.y weB filled, and the front _tø being occupied by UDy of the aristocracy of the neighbourhood. CONCIBT OF TUB BANGOR ORCHESTRAL UNION.-On Tuesday evening a concert of vocal and instrumental music was given in the Penrhyn Hall by a band of ama- teurs who are pursuing the practice of the divine art IOn omore, and considering the short time the majority of them have been so engaged their efficiency is some- thing extraordinary. To be sure we have not quite the precision of time nor the correctness of tune that we ex- pect from the London Philharmonic or the Opera bands, but there was enough in the performance of Tuesday evening to satisfy us that with industry and a little care- ful training they will be able to undertake the higher classes of music and that the Symphonies of Beethoven, Hayden and Mozart may shortly be entrusted to them for interpretation. The greatest fault we have to find with them is their total inattention to light and shade, so essential to musical effect, and we hope their talented conductor will look to this in future rehearsals. It is a fault to which all young players are liable, but one which usually corrects itself when the taste has become im- proved which is sure to result from the study of classical authors. We have said thus much about the band be- cause it is the most prominent feature in the constitution of The Jnion and it certainly is the one most import- ant to be cultivated. On the occasion to which we are referring they did not venture beyond Quadrilles, Polkas, and Valses, which may all be placed in one category as having been creditably performed. But we have a passing word for the two compositions of Mr. Hulse which were not only lively but pretty, and claiming more originality than oae-halfof the ten thousand and one perpetrations of that class which have issued from the Press during the last few years. The Violin fantasia was played by Mr. Hulse with an extraordinary degree of correctness and delicacy, we certainly could have liked a littlemore force occasionally. Mr. Matthews's Cornet Solo was one of those almost perfect pieces of difficult execution which one rarely comes accross except from the very highest class of professionals, it was of course lustily encored, a compliment by the way which was equally bestowed upon Mr. Hulse, two instances of the good taste of the audience, but in truth encores on Tuesday night were very questionable compliments, being rather indiscri- minately bestowed. The vocal department was very well sustained by Messrs. Green, Roberts, C. Jones and J. Jones, but in the concerted pieces there was a sort of haze and confusion which we fancy arose from their singing in a recess which is at all times most inimical to musical effects. In Tooles very amusing song A Nor- riblo Tale," very few of the words could be distinguished although it was really very well rendered by Mr. Green, in his encore of Polly Perkins, lie was more successful, and he quite deserved all the applause he obtained. We shall be glad of another opportunity of hearing the Or- chestral Union and we can only wish that they may go on, and prosper as they deserve. We should observe that the whole of the accompaniments were very ably per- formed by Mr. E. \V. Thomas, the Organist of St. Ann's. THE BANGOR MUSEUM.—We have received the follow- ing from a correspondent—A week or two ago I paid a flying visit to Bangor, and like most other strangers I resolved to see all that was worth seeing, and in the shortest time possible I "did" the Cathedral, scram- bled up the town hill, and took a good stroll in Upper Bangor, from whence there is a most delightful pros- pect. I then returned to Bangor proper, and being hot and thirsty, I called in at the Vaynol Arms Inn, where I had a capital glass of home-brewed ale, served out to me in a half-pint tot. Happening to look out of the parlour window, I saw just before me, in a sort of gar- den opposite, a large statue of a man, something after the Dr. Johnson's style of cut, and enquired who and what that strange and grotesque figure could be ? when I learned that a large and wonderful museum was there, the private property of Capt. Jones, of the firm of Jones and Hvat, of Liverpool, a native of Bangor, and who, my informant added, had collected a vast number of ar- ticles of virtu and of great interest from all Darts of the globe. I was likewise told that any person was permit- ted to view the museum for a nominal charge, just to pay the expenses of keeping the premises and the curiosities in good order. Now, I thought this most strange, as I had not the slightest notion that there was anything like a "museum" in your city of Bangor, never having heard it mentioned, nor at all alluded to either in guide Books or in the local newspapers. However, as there was a museum, and close by, I decided to visit it, and I can assure your readers that I did not regret doing so. On going up the steps, I saw a respectable-lookiiig lady, who, I afterwards discovered, was Captain Joues's sister, and who, it seems, resides there, and looks after the musenm, and who certainly was most civil and obliging. On entering the first room, on the ground floor, I must own to having been quite astonished, at the number, value, and extreme rarity of the collection. Your readers, I presume, will hardly expect me to insert a catalogue of the contents of a museum, for the reason that such a list would fill a newspaper, but I will try to recollect some of the classes of curiosities which are in the one I 10m alluding to. There are some splendid "gods," chiefly Hindoo and Uhlnc»o, moat of them brought over by Captain Jones himself, and which are very costly as well as interesting. There is also a variety of Chinese fancy productions, in carved work, &c., many of which are truly wonderful. There is a fine collect- tion of geological specimens, classified and arranged, and some of the paintings are of high merit. There are also a number of autographs of celebrated personages, for instance, of Napoleon, and Marshals Soult and Junot, and others, English and Foreign. In another room, adjoining the one you first enter, are a nnmber of stuffed animals, and weapons of war, used by many savage tribes, in the Old world and the New. There is likewise some of the best carved work which ever I met with in any place whatsoever, and this of itself is well worthy of a visit. Upstairs their is a room entirely occupied by paintings, and further up still, there is a kind of a tower, from which there is a most extended view, seaward, there being a powerful telescope at hand for the use of visitors. I trust your readers will not suppose that in this hasty sketch I have done anything like justice to the museum. The miscellaneous articles are by far too numerous even to be alluded to generally and my intention is to draw attention to the fact that there is such a thing in Bangor as a museum, and I am truly astonished that is not more generally known. A visit to it would be an agreeable change to the visitors when afflicted with ennui; but I much question if ten persons out of every thousand, who visit Bangor, have ever heard of its existence. Possibly this brief notice will make them acquainted with the fact.

CARNARVON. I ARRIVAL OF A TIMBER SHIP,-The Village Belle, a brig, earrying about 380 tons, has just arrived at this port with deal and birch from Dalhousie, on account of Messrs Thomas and De Wiuton. Much anxiety was felt about this vessel by the consignees, as she had been on her voyage six weeks, We were told by the Captain that, except for eight days, when he got fair weather and favourable winds, all the rest of the voyage was in- terrupted by strong easterly gales and dense fogs. HARBOUR TucsT.-The monthly meeting of this Trust was held on Tuesday last, L1. Turner, Esq., the Mayor, presiding. Preent- Messrs W. Poole, T. Tur nerf S. W. Davids, R. M. Williams, Wm. Roberts, and T P W. EUis. The minutes of the last monthly meeting were read and confirmed. ItTppeared from the Return of Mr. Manley, the col- lector, that the slates shipped had increased from 80,000 in 1344 to 122,000 at present. The question of Harbour police was again d?cussed-, I?nd adjourned. Tt? new Pillar Buoy for the Bar was ordered to be placed, aud the present one to be taken in to undergo repaU"8. ?ew Harbour Y?t was ordered to be erected on the lately euclosed ground, as the Buoys suffered from carriage to the present yard, and could be floated direct from the new prd. The bills and vouchers were passed, and the usual business disposed of. roRPOH?lo-The monthly meeting of the corpo- rateZv ? place in the «™KWury oom owmgto the repairs aud painting of the Guild Hall, LI. Turner, Eiq., the I)resitlitig. Present-Messrs. Thos. Turner S. Hoblev, W. P William,, J. O. W^ams Lewis Lewis, Richard Griffith, It. B. O?n,.ud RoU Griffith. G Complaints were made of the amount paid for horses for watering the"' on. hor.e exceeded Thf Mayor said the charges for one horse exceeded what he paid privately for two horses and a cart; and in this case the cart was public property. M' ri Rd. Davids explained that he could not get it do?o? less 3um although he admitted it was too much and that the same man charged a much less; sum for carting stones than he could get it done by any one else, which was a considerable saving. Leave was granted for a cellar to be made at Mr. Wil!iams's premi3es, mFahc?street. Th?ew ?yeLa?s prepared by the Mayor, were e?- amined and  'thSefof Water Snpply for the town was next mooted. The?urveyor informed the Board that a private com- pany was in the course of formation to supply water to the Lwn but the existing companies could not supply what was wanted. • r'. they were bound tot? ? it t™ got au Act ?  The Mayor replied in the affirmative. The  tH.-& Company proposing to supply a town with gas and water, had to go through the same process as a rfway co?pany before Parliament. First-They h? to show Parliament that the existing supply was meuffi- ?. Second1y,-that they, at a reasonable cost, could P supply the deficiency. r Mr. Lewis enquired whether they were obliged to take the water at the cost fixed by the Company ? The Mayor replied that the Legislature fixed the amount of rates chargable, and all the public were bound by it. Mr. Robert Griffith said the existing supply waa very bad, and good water was much wanted. PETTY SESSIONS, Monday,—Before the Mayor and T. Turner, Esq. Evan Peter Evans, an old offender, who appeared in court drunk, was charged on two summonses, with be- ing drunk and disorderly. The prisoner was sent to gaol for seven days for each offence, and fined 5s. and coats for appearing in court drunk. Jane Kale, also an old offender, was charged with be- ing drunk and riotous, and with biting a policeman. Fined 40s., and cut, in default, six weeks' imprison- ment. Thos Kale (husband of the above) was charged with resisting the police when takiug his wife into custody, and attempting a rescue. Both parties are very abandoned characters, and were fighting together, which called for the interference of of !the police. Fined 40s. and costs, or in default one montys im- prisonment Elizabeth Jones was charged with being drunk and riotous on Saturday. Discharged with a reprimand. Rd. Jones, brought up on remand, was charged with beating his wife. The accused was discharged, owing to the non-ap- pearance of the wife Margaret Williams was charged with an assault. The caBe was adjourned, owiug to the absence of her legal adviser. Hugh Jones, was charged with being drunk and dis- orderly. Dismissed, owing to the prosecutor withdrawing the charge.

DOLGELLEY. On the 30th ult., the wedding of Mr. R. Wynne Wil liams, of this town, to Miss Pugho, second daughter of the late Robert Pughe, Esq of Helygog, was celebrated in thia town by bell-ringing, bonfires, tea, & The Idris Band also was not behind in showing respect to Mr. and Mrs. Williams. They played several pieces in commendable style on the wedding-day, and also on their return home last Saturday. ST. PAUL'S, NEAR DOLOMI.LEY — On the 30th ult., on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. R. Wynne Wil- liams, chemist, &c., of this town, to Miss Pughe, second daughter of the late R. Pughe, Esq., of Helygog, a great number of women and children were treated to an ex- cellent tea and cake, at the above school, by the friends of the newly married couple. Many songs were snng, and a happy evening spent.

HOLYHEAD. TREAT TO Tllll WF-SLEYAN SDNDAY Scaoou—Mrs. Hurlbutt, of Brythfelin, of this town, very kindly treat- ed the above school on Tuesday last, with a most sub- stantial tea and bara brith. The School, before partak- ing of the above, met at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, formed in procession and walked through the main strect;8 of the town, and up to Mrs. Hurlbutt's residence, where several beautiful hymns were sung. The proces- sion then reformed, and with their worthy patroness at their head, marched to the Biitish School, where tea awaited them. After sitting down, grace was said, and every otie., youngand old, pirtookheartily of the substan- tial feast, and enjoyed themselves to the utmost. After tea, speeches were delivered, and thanks voted to Mrs. Hurlbutt for her very great kindness. The good lady expressed herself highly gratified, particularly as every one had conducted themselves so well, and promised them a similar treat on a future day. The meeting was concluded with singing and prayer

LLANBERIS. CUTTING THE FIRST SOD OF THE CARNARVON AND LLANBERIS RAILWAY.—We understand, great prepara- tions are. making amongst the inhabitants of Llanberis for Thursday the lath inst., when the first sod will be cut by the Hon. Emily Wynn. BThe dejeuner which fol- lows, will be attended by the elite of the neighbour- hoa. The ceremony is to take place in a field not far from the Victoria Hotel; and as the Carnarvon Artillery Volunteers have consented to keep the ground, it is hoped such arrangements will be made, as will enable all to see without crushing. Some spirited individuals have organised boat races and other sports to follow and it is expected that the fireworks which they purpose to exhibit from the terrace of the old Doluadarn Castle will have a splendid effect. The contractors ire quite prepared to start the works at once, and will lose no time in getting their plant down. The original sub- scribers have in a great many instances doubled the number of theirshares, and a large number of new sub- subsjcrbero have swelled out the number of shareholders, thus setting a spirited example to those who will be benefitted by the rail.

LLANFAIRTALHAIARN. FATAL ACCIDENT.—An accident, which terminated fatally, happened on the 30th ult. to a labourer named Edward Hughes. The deceased was on the top of a waggon loading corn at Pentre coch farm, Llanfair, when the horses suddenly started forward and he was thrown off, sustaining an injury to the spine, from the effects of which he died the next day. An inquest was held on the body by Dr. Pierce, coroner, on Friday, the 2nd inst., when a verdict of accidental death" was re- turned.

PWLLHELI. THE ASSOCIATION.—The Quarterly Meetingof the Cal- vinistic Methodists for North Wales. or what is better known as the Sassiwn" was held here this week, under the presidentship of the Rev. John Phillips. legates meetings were held on Wednesday and Thursday last, in the various chapels of the town. where inipoi-tant con- nexion"l mattors were discussed in a cordial and ^hn tfan hke spirit. A Deputation from English and Irish Presbytery were received on the afternoon of Wednes- d?SresoIuti.n.favour.Net.?" '? be- ?vem the various Presbyterian bodies this kingdom were p?dAn open air preaching ?-?tin? was to be held on Friday (yesterday) if the weather permitted, otherwise it wOlùd be held in the chapels. BOARD OF GuARN.?.-The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Wcdne.day last. ??? Ellis, Esq" presiding chairm"n, Me.sn W. ? atMiis .)n?n ??.rd ?c?vice-?hainnen John Jones, Esq., cx-.fh- cio and 18 e!ected Guardians, ?red-Thatthe Clerk do prepare by next meeting a caU?nthoOver.?=Hofthe several parishes m the Union of £ 10 per cent upon the declared averts payable to the Treasurer on the 5th proximo. Ordered that the Clerk do apply for summonses next Wednesday, against all the parishes then in arrear with theMth instalment of last call. Balauce in Treasurer IHUld" kilo Is. 2d.

RUTHIN. A MAGNIFICENT GIFT.- W e were much pleased to see the other day a set of "The Penny Cyclopmdia beau- tifully bound in cloth, in the possession of Mr. E. Wil- liams, of the National School, Ruthin, presented to him by the Rev. E. L. Barnwell, M.A., Head Master of the Kuthiu Grammar School. The value of the volumes could not be less than £ 7. Good worde are good, but good deeds are better." PRFSENTATION OF A SWORD TO THE MAYOK OF RUTHIN. On the 2nd instant, at the Lion Hotel, after parade, J. J. Bancroft, Esq., the present Mayor of Ruthin, who is the Quarter-master Sergeant of the 6th Denbighshire Rifles, was presented with a magnificent Sword by the officers and privates of that company. Mr. Bancroft has been a member of the company from its first formation, and has taken upon himself the onerous duty of being secretary and treasurer of the Band fund. In consideration of these valuable services, the CoM- pany determined to shew their appreciation, and a fenv days ago a subscription list was opened by the members, which resulted as stated above, in presenting Mr. Ban- croft with a handsome sword. The Captain and Lieutenant were unavoidably absent, and the duty of presenting devolved upon the worthy Ensign, L1. Adams, Esq., who presided over the meet- ing, Sergeant Whitworth ably occupying the vice- chair. ?he Ensign, on rising to present the sword, said he very much regretted the absence of his superior officers. He highly complimented Mr. Bancroft upon the efficient state of the Band, which he considered a very important portion of the corps. With a good Band, the men mus- tered and drilled a vast deal better than without it. Quoting the poet, he said- The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of aweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils The motions of his spirit are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus Let no such man be trusted." After a noble and eloquent speech, full of military life and fire, he presented the sword, amidst thundering ap- plause, saying-" There's for you, Sir, a sword to defend yourself and destroy your enemies. Mr. Bancroft, on rising to thank all present for the substantial wken of their respect towards him, said the state of his feelings might be better imagined than ex- plained. He thanked several of the men personally for their ready co-operation with him in keeping, up the Band Fund. He was a great believer in the union of classes, and to that circumstance might be attributed the success of the 6th Denbighshire Rifles, as nearly every calling in the town was represented in it. He further intimated his intention of taking a body of the men over the mountain shortly to have a friendly shooting match with their Flintshire friends. Several good songs enlivened the proceedings, and a very happy evening was spent. VOLUNTEER REVIEW. The Denbigh and Ruthin Companies of Volunteers were reviewed by Colonel Manners on Monday, the 5th instant, in Ruthin Castle Park. They were put through Light Infantry drill, which was very effectively per- formed. After the inspection, the Companies were addressed by Colonel Manners, who complimented them on the very creditable manner in which they had gone through the various movements. ANNUAL CONTEST OF THE RUTHIN RIFLE VflfTTMTfRRS. The annual contest of the Ruthin Rifle Volunteers was held on Wednesday at the Rifle Range, near the town. The weather was unfavourable, the morning be- ing wet; and the shooting, which should have com- menced at half-past nine, did not begin till eleven. There were a number of prizes to be competed for and besides the Company's prizes, there were matches for all coiners. The first prize shot for was a Purse of x5, given by Colonel Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., M. P., to be competed for by the members of No. 6 Company D. R. Vols. who have attended 15 parades and upwards during the cur- rent year 7 rounds each, at 500 yards Hythe posi- tion. There was some capital shooting for this prize, which ended in a tie between Sergeant C. D. Jones and Private H. Parry, who each scored 15. On shooting off (one shot each), Private Parry was declared the winner, mak- ing a centre. The second event was a match between 7 members of the Ruthin and 7 members of the Denbigh Companies 5 rounds each at 200 yards, and 5 rounds ditto at 400 yards. This was won by the Ruthin Company, who made an aggregate score of 147, the Denbigh Company scoring 144. The Ruthin Company therefore obtained the vic- tory by a majority of 3 only. The next was a Prize of R 2, given by Lieut. Johnson, to bo shot for at 200 and 500 yards, Enfield Rifb's, Hythe position; 5 rounds at each range; for all enrolled members,—in three sum., of £ lr J 2s., and Ss. The win- ner of ('apt. West's Prize not to compete. The first prize was won by Private T. Williams, who made a total score of 27; Lieut, Johnson (who shot for Sergeant Ross) gained the second prize with a total score of 23 and Private Bryan was the winner of the third prize, also scoring 23. A Prize, value £ !i, given by Capt. W. Cornwalhs West, to be competed for by every member of the Corps who has passed into the second class during the present season. Distance, 400 yards, rack Rifles, Hythe posi- tion. Privates R. Jones and W. P. Davies tied for this prue, Jones eventually winning by two points. ALk-FLOMEU.S—a Sweepstakes; 7 shots at 500 yards each; entrance os. Any Rifle, any position, Enfield Rifles allowed three marks; tie, between dissimilar wea- pons to be decided by 7 shots eilch,-ties between simi. lar weapons by single shots. Won by Capt. West with a score of 15. There were 8 competitors. AU-Coiners Sweepstakes of 2s. Gd. each distance 800 yards. Won by Coloiiel Totteiihim, who scored beating nine others. AU.( 'omer. Sweepstakes of 5s. each; 500 yards. Ten competitors. Won by Lieut, Roberts, with a score of 13. This was aU the shooting, darkness coming on. The remainder of the Prizes will be shot for on Saturday, 17th September. On Thursday evening, the members of the Kuthm Company were invited to assemble in the Castle Park, and the prizes were presenteil to the successful competi- tors by Miss West. Towx COUNCIL.—The Council held a meeting on Thursday, when it was resolved to give Mr. Jesse, of Llanbedr, the rent asked, £ 30 per annum, for a site for Water Works for the town. If this is agreed to by Mr. Jesse, the works will be commenced without the least delay. THE RIFM BALI.. —This annual ball was a very suc- cessful one. It was held on Wednesday night in the Shire Hall, Ruthin, and was attended by more than 100 of the principal families of the town and neighbourhood. The Hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion with evergreens, &c. The Band engaged was that of the Rhyl Promenade. The wines and supper were supplied by Mr. Green, of the Lion Hotel. Dancing commenced soon after 9 o'clock, and was kept up with much spirit till 4 next morning. The Volunteer Company will realise about £50 hy the Ball. Colonel Manners sent a donation of £ 1 to the funds. Amongst those present were—Lieut.-Col. Totu.t.ln>m, Capt. Kelly, Col. Blackuud Price, Captain Comwallis West and Miss West and party, Hon. Major Rowley and Mrs. Rowley and party, Capt. Beauchamp (H.M. Indian Army), Lieut. Johnson, Lieut. Hayes, Ensign Adams and Mrs. Adams and par- ty, Capt. Reed, Lieut. Evans, Sergeant C. D. Jones, Dr. Jones and Miss Jones, M. Louis, Esq. and Mrs. Louis and party, Quarter-Master Bancroft (Mayor of Ruthin), W. C. Newcome, Esq., and Miss Newcome, Mr. Montgo- mery, Miss Lloyd (Castle-street), Thomas Jones, Esq., Plas Coch, and Mrs. Jones, C. F. Millet, Esq S. Walk- er, Esq., Bathafon, and Miss Walker and party, F. Heaton, Esq.. and Mrs. Heaton (Wrexham), Miss Emily Heaton, Mr. Browne, Mr. Bulkeley Owen, Rev. E. L. Barnwell and party, Mrs. Whalley, Mr. and Miss Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Wynne (Ruthin), Mr. Underwood, Mr. F. Wynne (St. Asaph), Mr. Dickson, Pool Park, Mr. G. Mousley, Miss Booth, Mrs. Tayleur (Brynyftynnon) and party, Mr. Meredith, Miss Hall, Capt Leyland, James Maurice, Esq., W. Preston, Esq., Llwynyn, Mainwar- ing, Esq., juu., Galltfaenan, Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins. H. Turner, Esq, Mr., Mrs., and Miss L. Morgan, Rhyl, Misses Twiston. Capt. Agg, Mr. R. Leche, Mr. S. Par- ker, Mr. J. V. Williams, Mr. Iskerwood,&c., &c.

I BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. LONDON CORN MARKET-FRIDAY. Prices nominally, as Monday LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET—FRIDAT. Wheat 2d, lfour 3d, corn 3d, oats Id lower WAKEFIELD CORN IIARKET-FRIDAY. Market dull, in favour of buyers

HIGH WATER AT BANGOR. I NEW BATHS AT SILIWEN. MORN. HT. EVEN. BT. lir. yn. ft. in. hr. m. (t. in. SEPTEMBER. 10 Friday 4 29 11 10 511 12 2 11 Saturday 6 0 11 6 6 38 12 8 12 S niday 7 21 12 4 8 0 15 2 13 Monday 8 27 14 3 9 0 16 3 14 Tuesday 9 26 16 3 950 18 3 15 Wednesflay 10 11 18 1 10 34 19 10 16 Thursday 11 0 19 4 11 17 20 8 17 Saturday 11 40 19 11 j Time of Bathing-Two hours before and two iiouri I after high water.

I BANGOR COUNTY COURT.—MONDAY, SEPT. 5. Before R. VAUOHAN WILLIAMS, Esq., Judge. I There were 86 plaints entered on the books for this Court, but a great many were settled out of doors, There were three assault cases, which were the only actions pos- sessing the slightest features of interest. W. Williams v. 0 Jones.—The plaintiff is a baker. and ,t Sergeant of Po- lives at Bethesda, and the defendant is a Sergeant of Po- lice, and is stationed at the same village. The action was brought to recover the sum of S6, for damages said to be caused by the defendant beating him with a staff in the lock-up, about the legs, so that lie had to employ Dr. Humphreys.. The defendant denied having touched him at all, with a staff but he did take him to the lock-up, as he was drunk aiiil disorderly. Dr. Humphreys said it was some time after the aLIeged assault had taken place that he was called in to the plain- tiff. It also transpired that plaintiff had been oil a pleasure trip before he found that the Doctor's services were required. His wife, too, was said to be present at the time, but was not called to give evidence. Under these circumstances, His Honour gave judgment for defendant. Mr. J. T. Williams, Carnarvon, appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr. J. H. Hughes, Bangor, for defendant. Hugh Williams v. Owen Jones.—Both parties live in Anglesey-the defendant was a pig dealer. The defendant, it was affirmed beat the plaintiff, in Bangor, on the 13th of last July, so severely that he broke a portion of his jawbone, and knocked one of his teeth out. He also had to employ Dr Humphreys, and he claimed £10 as damages. After hearing the evidence on both sides, His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff, damages 101. Mr. P. Ellis Eyton, Mold, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr J. T. Williams, for defendau. Hugh Griffith v. Fergus Duers.—The plaintiff is a car- man in Bangor, and defendant lives in Beaumaris. This, too wis an assault case, and 98 was sought to be claimed as damages. This also was a beating case, and which took place in Bangor; but tthe plaintiff's evidence being defective, judgment waa given for defendant. Mr. J. T. Williama for plaintiff, and Mr. J. Williams, Beauaaris, for defendant. J

ARREST OF MULLER, THE ALLEGED MURDERER OF MR. BRIGGS. The steamship St. Patrick, from Quebec, arrived in the Clyde on Tuesday. On August 28 she called at St. John's, and received the latest telegrams, the most im- portant of which announces the arrival at New York, on August 24, of the ship Victoria, and the arrest of Franz Muller, the German who is accused of having murdered a gentleman named Briggs in a railway carriage in Lon- don. The telegram is very meagre, merely announcing the apprehension of Muller and the discovery of the bat and watch of Mr. Briggs in his possession, and stating that the legal proceedings in reference to the extradition of the prisoner were progressing. It will be remembered, probably, that the murderer of Mr. Briggs left his hat in the carriage where the dreadful crime was committed, and took away that of the murdered gentleman. The watch and chain were also stolen by the assassin. In the preliminary stages of the investigation which followed it waa satisfactorily shown, first, the hat found in the railway carriage was Muller's; and, second, that the chain stolen from Mr, Briggs had been 80Ll by a foreigner whose personal de- scription precisely corresponded with that of Muller. Conclusive as this evidence was, it has been rendered still more telling by the discovery of the hat and watch of the murdered gentleman in the possession of M uller in New York and though, when arrested, the accused protested that he was innocent, the case now established against him is so strong that it is difficult to see how it can be successfully controverted. It has been insinuated that the New Yotk authorities are not likely to exert themselves to ensure the trans- mission of Muller to England for trial. There is not the least pretence for any such insinuation, as in all cases of a similar character the American authorities, and particularly those of New York, have invariably extend- ed most willing aid for the capture and detention of culprits escaping from England to the United States. Besides, the terms of the extradition treaty of 1842 are so explicit that the American authorities would find it difficult to evade their part of the engagement, even if they were inclined to do so. The treaty provides that upan mutual requisition any person should be delivered up to justice "who beii),, charged with the crime of mnrder, or piracy, or arson, or robbery, or forgery, or the utterance of forged paper, committed within the juris- diction of either of the high contracting parties, should seek au asylum or should be found within the territories of the other provided that this should only be done upon such evidence of criminality as according to the laws of the place where the fugative or person so charged should be found would justify his apprehen-ion and commitment for trial if the crime cr offence had been there committed."

THE APPLICATION FOR EXTRADITION. [Prom, the New Yorh Herald of August 21th.) The hearing in the extradition case of Franz Muller, charged with the murder of Mr. Thomas Briggs, in a first-class railroad car, near London, on the 9th of July last, was resumed at eleven o'clock yesterday, in the United States District Court-room, before Mr. Com- missioner X ewton. The crowded condition of the court-room evinced the great interest manifested in the case. Mr. Beebe, who had been assigned as counsel for the accused, not being present, there was some delay in commencing tlie proceedings Mr. Edwin Blankman, after a brief consultation wieli the prisoner, stated to the commissioner that the accused expected his sister in court, and would then make some arrangement as to counsel. The Commissioner (to the accused )—Is your sister heie ? The Accused (standing up, holding a blue cotton hankerchief in one of his hands, and speaking with a slightly foreign accent)—I am expecting her, Sir. The Commissioner—Has your sister any friends here ? The Accused—I do not know, sir; she came to the country by herself. The Commissioner—Well, I will assign Mr. Shaffer and Mr. Blankman as counsel, if there be no ob- jection. Both these gentleman being in court, they accepted the charge, and took their seats at the table where the prisoner was seated. He is of small stature and slightly built. He wore a dark tweed shooting jacket, a dark vest buttoned high up, and a white necktie, and has somewhat of the appearance of an English hostler. His eyes are small, and so deeply set that at a few yards distance from him one can see only the shadow of the brows. The face is a narrow oval, and bus neither wiskers nor moustache. The hair is quite light, and is carefully combed. There is nothing about, his appear- ance indicating any murderous propensity; on the con- trary, he would pass anywhere for a quiet, inoffensive person. He keeps his lips closely compressed, and be- travs no sign of emotion. On the other side of the table, beside Mr. Marbury, counsel for the British Government, sat Mr. Tanner, the inspector of detective police at London—a gentlemanly, open-faced, intelligent-looking man. Mr. Kerressey, local inspector of the metropolitan police, was also present, together with several others of the English wit- nesses. After some little delay, to permit counsel to confer with their client, Mr. Marbury stated the circumstances under which he asked for a warrant of extradition against the accused. By the terms of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain of August 9th, 1812, it is provided that persons fleeing from justice from the one country, and being found in the other, charged with certain enumerated crimes, may be de. manded and shall be delivered up on the production of such proof as would justify the commitment of the offender for trial in the place where apprehended. Un- der this treaty, and the laws passed for carrying it into effect, a requisition was now asked that Franz Muller, the prisoner at the bar, who is charged with having murdered Thomas Briggs, in the county of Middlesex, on the evening of July 9th, 1864, be surrendered for trial. Counsel briefly recapitulated the circumstances of the murder, which need not be here repeated, and he proposed to read the depositions of the witnesses taken in the case in London, before Mr. Henry, one of the po- lice magistrate., and which were authenticated by the certificate of Mr. Adams, United States Minister to the Court of St. James. Mr. Shaffer-Are the persons who made these deposi- tions to be cross-examined here ? Mr. Marbury—No, sir. Mr. Shaffer understood the rule to be that in criminal proceedings no ex parte affidavits are admitted. Mr. Marbury cited the Act of Congress providing that depositions, warrants, or other papers, or copies thereof, shall be received in extradition cases, if properly and legally authenticated, and making the certificate of the principal diplomatic or consular officer of the United States resident in the country where the offence was committed proof that the papers are properly authen- ticated, The Commissioner decided that the depositions in the case, certified by the American Minister, were competent evidence The depositions were then sffered and received in evidence. Richard Tanner was then examined by Mr. Marbury, and testified as follows :-1 am inspector of the detective force, metropolitan police, London. My attention was first called to the case on the JOth of July. I was di- rected by Sir Richard Mayne, Commissioner of Police, to undertake the inquiry. I went to Bow, and put my- self in communication with the local police. I received ? I there a hat from Inspector Kerressey. i nave since kept it under lock and key; it is now in London, in the box, in the tron room; it is an or(linary black hat, bent and broken it has the name of T. H. Walker, 42, Crawford-street, London, as the maker. I exhibi- ted it to Mr. Matthews, who is here present. I was present at the taking of the depositions before the ma- gistrate, Mr Henry, on the 19th of July. I saw him swear the witnesses, and saw them sign the depositions; Mr. Henry certified them after they were put together; he is the chief magistrate, and has been, to my know- ledge, for 10 or 12 years I have been connected with the metropolitan police force for 14 years; I rose from the ranks to my present position; we have all to do that. I have been in the habit of seeing preliminary de- positions in cases of crime in England on which warrants are issued; the depositions in this case are in the usual form. I received the depositions of the 19th of July from the hands of Mr. Henry, the magistrate they are original depositions; I got them certified by Mr. Adams, the American Minister. I produced the hat before Mr. Henry on the 19th of July. when these depositions were taken; I produced it to tha witness Ames; it was in reference to it that Ames testified; I showed it also to the cabman, Matthews. I produce a pawn ticket here I got it from the witness Haffa on the afternoon of the 18th of July; it is the same ticket to which Haffa refers in his deposition. There were also pro- duced on the examination a walking stick and black bag which had belonged to Mr. Briggs, and the card box spoken of by Mr. Death, the jeweller. I examined the compartment of the railroad car, and observed the cushions covered with blood. I was present at the coroner's inquest, and saw there the body of Mr. Briggs. The paper I now Jproduce is a proclamation offering £ 300 reward for the apprehension of the murderer; it was issued by me on the 16th of July in London. I got a description of Mr. Briggs* watch from the watch- maker at Hackney, who had cleaned it not long before; I was referred to him by Mr. Briggs' son. (It is des- cribed as a large old-fashioned gold lever watch, open face, with the number and maker's name.) ComMd for accused objected to beuoy evidoce as to the description of the watch. Objection stis1 tained. Cross-examined by Mr. Shaffer-I was not acquainted, with Mr. Briggs in his lifetime. 1 had never seen him till I saw the body at the inquest. I do not know, of my own knowledge, that it was the body of ?».^ r. Briggs. I applied no test to determine whether the stains on the I hat were stains of blood. I do not know how many per- sons occupied the compartment of the car in which Mr. Briggs had a seat. From Bow to Hackney Wick is about three miles. I know nothing of the appointment of Mr. Henry, the magistrate. Walter Kerressey, examined by Mr. Marbury.I am* inspector of K division of the metropolitan police ra- tioned at, B'Iw. My attention was first called to this, case on the morning of Sunday, July 10. I saw Mr. Briggs both before and after his death. I sent aeon- stable to the Camden-town station for the hat, and re- ceived it from him. I have been connected with the metropolitan police of London over 14 years. I know, Mr. Henry, the chief magistrate at Bow-street, about twelve years. I WaS present when all these depositions were taken before him at Bow-street, on the 22nd of July. The witnesses were sworn by Mr. Henry, and signed them before him. This is Mr. Henry's certificate. I received the original depositions from his hands, and I brought them with me to this country. There was a hat produced before Mr. Henry on the 22nd of July. It was the same that I got from the constable. I gave it to inspector Tauner. I remember the de- position of Mr. Ames, one of the railroad guards. The- hat was exhibited to him, and he testified to its being the same that he found in the railway carriage. I also showed the hat to Elizabeth ftepsch, and it is the one to which she refers in her deposition. I also produced a gold chain, I produce it now; also the hook belong- ing to the chain and a small ring. I received the chain from Mr. John Death. The hook I saw taken off the deceased by his son; the small ring I received from Mr. Brereton, the surgeon; it is the one to which he testifies in his depositions; the chain is the one to which, the witnesses Mr. Thomas James Briggs, Mr. Buchaii, and Mr. Robert Dentil, referred to. There was a new chain presented to Elizabeth Repsch on her examination. It was produced by Young, the pawnbroker's clerk. It was in reference to it that she and Haffa and Robert Death testified. The card box was also exhibited on the 22nd July. Cross-e&tminatiozi by '.kfr. Sbaffer-The examination of the witnesses on the 22nd July occupied about seven hours, I received the depositions from Mr. Henry, and gave them to the Superintendent; I was not present when the American Minister gave his certificate the papers were returned to me by the Superintendent; I am not acquainted with the signature of Mr. Adams. Mr. Marbury supposed that Mr. Adams' signature could be proved by Mr. Shatter himself, as he had been (Mr. S.'s) candidate for the vice-presidency. Mr. Sti;tffer.-Ye.,A but I never helped to hang a client of mine if I could help it. The commissioner ruled that the certificate of the United States Minister, under the seal of the legation, should be received iu evidence. Mr. John Death, examined by Mr. Marbury.—I re- side at 55, Cheapside, London. I am a silversmith and jeweller, and have been in that busihess 32 years. The chain now handed to me I purchased on the morning of the 11th of July from the prisoner (here Muller stood up to be identified). I was called into the shop by my brother, and this chain was handed to me by him lor me to value. I put it in the scales to weigh it. The prisoner looked to see me do it. I told him I would give him £ 3 10s. for it. He looked at another chain which was priced t3 15s., but he declined to pay the difference. I then showed him a. chain at ;C3 .5s., which he agreed to take 1 then asked him what he would take for the .js, aud he said a finger ring. I showed him one at the price having a white Cornelia stone with a head engraved upon it. He fitte(I it oil his finger and I me pal),?r box oil which kept it. My brother handed me a paper box on which was a label having my name and address, into which I packed the chain I had sold, and made a parcel of it and delivered it to the prisoner. He then left the shop. I again saw that box ou the following Monday night. It was shown to me by Inspector Tanner. I identified the box as being the one that I had picked the chain in; that is the same box that I saw at the magistrate's effice in Bow-street on the 19th; the prisoner was in my shop about ten minutes. Q. Have you any doubts at to the prisoner's identity ? A. Not the least. Q. lvhen did you next see him ? A. Yesterday morning, on board the Victoria; I was requested to go into the cabin where the prisoner stood among a number of others— eight or niiie,-Itll of them straugers to me after looking at them all I told Inspector Tanner that the second was the man. Q. Do you feel any doubt whatever about his identity. A. No; not the least whatever. Cross-examined by Mr. Blankman.—I do a pretty large business. I had never seen this man before he produced the chain. There ivaa no special mark about him by which to identity him, except his height and the general appearance of the man. I am not aMe to say whether he had whiskers or not, but he had no mus- tache or beard. I should say he was under the middle height. I should not call him a thickset man, but rather siight. Mr. Blankman called attention to the testimony of Mr. Lee, who spoke as to the persons in the same car with deceased. One of them he described as tall and thin, and the other as a thicktset man. Cross-examination continued.—At the time I pur- chased the chain I had not read of the murder soon afterwards my attention was called to it, and I was struck with the fact that the chain I had purchased lacked the hooks, and I immediately wrote to Inspector Kerressey informing him of the circumstance. The description given in the proclamation is made up from that which I and my brother gave of the man from whom I had bought the chain; I never saw the same pattern of chain before it has a certain peculiarity by which once seen I would recollect it again a chain somewhat like it is called the Clyde chain. I would not call this an Albert curb chain this is a swivel seal the description of this seal given in the proclamation does not properly describe the chain. Jonathan Mathews, examined by Mr. Sfarbury —I am a cabman, living in London. I know Franz Muller, the prisoner, perfectly well. I have known him about two years. He has been in the habit of visiting me frequently, as often as twice or thrice a month. He has been working as a tailor. I bought a hat for him. He had come to ditle with me one Sunday, and he saw me with a hat which he liked. He tried whether it would fit him, and found it was a little too tight for him. I said, If I get you one made a little easier than that, will it fit you ?" He said, Very nicely." I did according to his wishes, and had it home the Saturday following. It was made by a man named Walker, in Crawford street. He were it up to within there weeks of my last seeing him. I have since seen that hat. I saw it at the detective office, Scotland-yard, London. I described it to the inspector before he showed it to me. I had remarked it three weeks before, and told Muller it was getting shabby. He said he would wear it a while longer. The jeweller's card box I saw at my house on Tuesday morning. He bad given it to my little girl to play with. I thought nothing of it till I saw the hand- bill. It had the name and address of Mr. Death, the jeweller, on it. I had never got anything from Mr. Death. Cross-examined by Mr. Shaffer.—This hat was exactly like mine, except that this was easier. I should not think there were any similar hats in the store, as I get my hats made to order, and this one was made to order; it was some two or three weeks before Christmas. Q. Did you have your head measured for the hat ? A. No; they do not measure heads; they measure hats. (Laughter). I always found the accused to be a very steady, industrious, honest man, regular in his habits. I should not have hesitated, on oath, to give him a good character. George Clark, examined by Mr. Marbury.—Am sergeant of the London detective force. I boarded the Victoria the other day, in company with a New York officer, John Tiemann. Tiemann told the prisoner that he was chaiged with the murder of Mr. Briggs, in Lon- don. I followed by saying, On the London and North-western railway, on the 9tb, between Bow and Hackneywich." He said, I was not there; I never was on the line." The officer searched him, and took a key from his waistcoat pocket. This is the key. The prisoner aid it was the key of his box. I afterwards fetched the box into the cabin, where the prisoner was standing. He told me it was his. I unlocked it, and among other things I found a gold watch and a hat. This is the watch and hat. Mr. Marbury called attention to the fact the watch produced was an old. fashioned watch, made at Hackney and the evidence in the case showed that the watch of the deceased was an old-fashioned one, and that he lived at Hackney. Jonathan Mathews was recalled by Mr. Shaffer, and the hat found upon the prisoner, supposed to have be- longed to the murdered man, was then tried upon him and found an easy fit. John C. Tieman, examined by Mr. Marbury.—Am connected with the detective force in this city. I made the arrest of the prisoner, having been deputed by the United States Marshal. I took out of the prisoner's pocket the key of his box, and was present when the box was searched. Cross-examined.—The prisoner said he had had the, hat about a year, and the watch for two years. This closed the case on the part of the British Govern- ment, and the further hearing was adjourned till Satur- day morning at eleven o'clock.

The Ta-Pang-Nyo, a screw steamer of 527 tons Ibur- then, commanded by Captain Crindle, has made the passage from England to Bombay in 51 days and 4 hours, being the quickest passage on record. The vessel belongs to an English firm in China. •