CARNARVONSHIRE SPRING QUARTER I SESSIONS. I|1865-04-08|The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

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CARNARVONSHIRE SPRING QUARTER I SESSIONS. The Carnarvonshire Spring Quarter Sessions were held on Thursday last in the spacious new County Hall, when the following magistrates were present:—Right Honble. Lord Newborough, chairman Honble. Colonel Pennant, M.P.; Wm. Bulkeley Hughes, Esq., Plas Coch Captain T. Ll. D. Junes Parry, Madryu Park Rev. St. George Armstrong Williams, Cefn, Llaugybi; Owen Evans, Esq., Ty'nyeoed, Pwllheli; C. J. Sampson, Esq., Carnarvon; John Millington, Esq., jun., Bryutir- ion and William Floyd Chapman, Esq., of Llan- dudno. The Court having been opened in the usual manner, the following gentleman wera sworn on THE OB AND JURY. Mr Jam6 Roeg. Newspaper Pro prietor, foreman John EvaDi schoolmaster, Uxb'utse?qMro Ellis Jones, brazier, C.istle Ditch John Jackson, fanner, Cocksidia H. Jonathan, halter, Higlk-itreut Lewis Lewis, gentleman, Quellyn Thouias Jones, tailor and draper, Castle-square T. Price Jones, innkeeper, Hich-street Owen .Jones, draper, Castle-equare W. P. Williams, druggist Bridge street Peter Ellis, draper, PooUtr^et E. Humphreys, Royal Hotel J. W. Stepheus, genuetnan, Uxbridge-squnre In addressing the Grand Jury, the Chairman said--It is not to by expected that, the Assizes being so recently held, there sh mid be mi iv criminals fur tM; and he was luppy t,) "ay that nni> ouj easy remained for the pro- secution. H > should, therefore, dismiss them, as there was nothing for them to do. Mr. K. i>. Williams—Not so, my Lord, there is—there are some bills to be laid beiore them. The Chairman —Well, very well; you know what un- siness is t be done better them I do. The Grand Jury then retired to their room. NEW MAGISTRATE. Wiii. Floyd Chapman, Escl., then presented him.,elf,am1 took the customary oaths as a magistrate tor the coun- ty, which were administered by Mr. Poole, Clerk of the Peace. ÎIIr. Chapman then took his seat upon the Bench. THE ALLEGED RAVISHING CASK AT CAUNWKVON. The Chairman made some enquiries I-elttive to the man, John J ones, who had been committed to prison to await his trial at the recent Assizes. Mr. W. Bulkeley Hughes said ho understood the mail had been committed to await his trial at the next As- sizes. Mr. Lu D. Williams—The Judge did give the oruer, but he had no power to commit him to prison, only for the time, he held his commission. Mr. Williams, magistrates' clerk, informed the Court that the man was still in prison. Mr. Bulkeley, Hughes said he had received a letter, in which several respectable parties uttered to become bail for him. AIr. J. Williams remarked that by tho orders of the Judge the man was ordered to be kept in gaol until a ju-itice of the peace went bail for him, and the girl was produced. Mr. Bulkeley Hughes—But the liberty of the subject is very dear to us all, do you think (addressing Air. R. D. Williams) that the man can be legally kept in pri- sou for that time ? Mr. It. D. Williams-If you will come to my office, sir, I will answer the question. It is it legal question, and my friend here, Siv. Powell, was engaged for the defence. Mr. Powell denied having anything to do with the case in one way or another. Mr. R. D. Williams again expressed his opinion that the Judge had no power to commit him to prison longer than the time he held his commission. He expected the man would have been set at liberty on the evening the Judge left the town. The Gaoler was then sent to fetch the order from the Judge, which empowered him to detain the man in prison. On his return it was handed to the Chairman, and was an order from the Judge, written by his clerk, Mr. Cromptou. and directed that he be kept in prison till he was bailed hy a justice uf the peace, and the missing girl, the prosecutrix, was produced. Mr. It. D. Wiliituis-I dout think either the Judge or Mr. Crompton had any authoritv to do so. Mr. Bulkeley Hughes—What is to be done, then ? Mr. R. D. Williams-There is no charge against the man. Mr. Bulkeley Hughes-But the depositions taken in the case are still in existence. Mr. Williams-True. The subject then dropped, without anything being decided upon. THE BEDDGELERT AND TRESUDOC ROAD. The Grand Jury having returned into court, the fore- man, Mr. Rees, said they had returned a true bill against the parishes of Ynysoynhaiarn, Penmorfa, Llau- fihangel-y-Pennaut, and Beddgelert, as evidence had been produced before them which proved that the high- way road running through those parishes (that is be- tween Beddgelert and Treiuadoc) was in a bad state of repair, and also that in places it was dangerous. The Chairman asked why they had not proceeded against the Trustees ? Mr. R. D. Williams replied that the Trustees could only be reached through the parishes. The parishioners would have to be proceeded against in the first instance, and then they had their legal remedy against the Trustees. A process against the several parishes named was then grauted. COUNTY BILLS. Mr. Powell, Mr. Poole, the Clerk of the Peace, and others, then presented various bills due on the county, which, after being examined, were ordered to be paid. Several of them had been received very late-utily that morning in fact. APPEAL CASE. In this case, the Messrs. Raines, Lupton, and Compa- ny, owners and lessees of the Pentregwyd,lel and Pen- monrhos limestone qiiarriei, were the appellants and the Overseers of thb parish of Llysfaeu, in the Vale of Llanrwst, were the respondents. The appeal was against the amount of a rate assessed upon them to the relief of the poor, and which they maintained was more than the actual value of the pro- perty warranted. Mr. H Griffith, Llanrwst, appeared for the appellants, and Mr. Powell, Air. R. D. Williams, and Mr. W. Jones, (Conway) for the respondents. Mr. Gritlith briefly stated the particulars of the case. On the yth of January a poor-rate was assessed of Is. in the pound, by the overseers of the parish of Llysfaeu and another upon the 3rd of March last—the first of which the appellants had paid, under protest. Their grounds of objection against the rates then assessed were, that they exceeded in amount the rates previously levied upon them, and also the rateable value of the farm owned by them, 'and the two quarries, was too much, as the property was over-rated. There was ano- ther reason which rendered the rate, as far as the appel- lants were concerned, altogether an invalid one. In the assessments of January and March, the two quarries alluded to were rated as one property whereas, in fact, the appellants were the owners of the Pentregwyddel quarry, but they were only the lessees of that of Pen- monrhos, which they had leased from the Crown. Be- sides, there were other parties who had an interest in one quarry, in addition to the appellants, the books and accounts of each being kept quite separate. Now, the law required that in a case of that kind the assessments on each should be rated separately; for in case of any dispute arising as to the amount of rate levied, how could the value be ascertained when they were lumped together ? Mr. Griffith then quoted from Lumley and other authorities, as to the law on the point, which he maintained was plain and explicit; and for this reason alone he maintained that the rate was illegal, and ought to be quashed, as the assessment was neither just in equity nor legal in law. He would also inform their Worships that the notice of appeal sent by him to the re- spondents had been admitted, and there was no occasion, therefore, to prove the notice. I,, Air. Pnwell replied that it was for the appellants to shew that the rate was bad in law. He should be ena- bled to prove that the rate was properly assessed, and the proof of itd being bad in law rested with Mr. Grif- Mr. Griffith then went on to say that the gross rent of the two quarries was X400, and the rateable value was set down at A:300, which at Is. in the pound amounted to just .£1; The appellants owned, as well as occupied, the Pentregwyddel quarry whilst they only held the other under a lease conjointly with others. One pro- perty was therefore freehold, and the other leasehold, and it was against the law to rate them together as one property. That, he thought, would be clear to every- one. Up to the 1st of January they had not been so rated, for until then the larger quarry was rated at kloo, and that of Penmonrhos Mr. It )>. Williams explained that this was the first rating under the new assessment committee; and there was nothing at all to shew to them that the appellants were the owners of one quarry, and merely the lessees of the other. There was nothing in the books which ahewed that, neither had Nlr. Griffith stated that in his notice of appeal. Mr. Griffith said he should go upon the third objec- tion in the notice, namely,—that the quarries should have beeu separately rated. He then referred to ano- ther legal case, which he maintained bore precisely on the point, and which case he stated to the Court. Mr. Powell observed that, up to that point, all that the advocate for the appellants had done was to make Assertions that the rate was an illegal and an udjuat one but he had brought no witnesses to shew its injustice. He expected that the Messrs. ttaines and Lupt In would I have been called to give evidence on the subject, and to prove to the Court that they were over-rated. But no- thing of the kind had been attempted; and the only objection raised against the rate was merely a technical one, in order to burk the enquiry altogether as it regaid- ed the merits of the case. Mr. Griffith replied that he was quite prepared to go into evidence to prove that one property was free- hold and the other leasehold and if he could prove that, it was clear the rating upon each ought tJ have been a separate rating, and as they were not, the rate was invalid in law. Mr. Griffith then called Mr. Raines, who deposed as follows—I am one of the appellants in this case. I, Mr. lupton, and Mr. Nesia, with others, work the Pentregwyddel and Penmonrhos limestone quarries, which are situate iti the parish of Llysfaen. On the 20th of J Line, 1815, we obtained a lease of the land of Miss Catherine Lloyd. (Lease pro- duced and examined.) We have worked the quarry now for 30 (?) years, the rent of which, originally, was E130. Sometime after this, the North Western Railway Com- pany wanted a part of the laud for their convenience and after they had taken it, the rent was reduced to £111 per annum. I have been connected with this quarry now for a long time, and if I was called upon to let it to a tenant, I should say that fl30 a year would be a fair gross rent for it. We also, with Mr. Pennington, work the Penmonrhos quarry, for which we paid rent to the Crowu-first, tlO, afterwanls J:20, and now £30. The sttiie parties do not work both quarries—they are in fact separated altogether. I think X30 a year is a fair rent for this latter quarry. In answer to the Chairman—That is, a dead rent. The royalty varies, sometimes being under and sometimes over the rent we pay for it. Witness o)iitiii tied We were previously rated for the Pentregwyddel quarry at £ 100. I occupy the farm of Pentregwyddel, which comprises 93 acres, for which we pay £86 a year, gross rent. This was more than it was worth when we first entered upon it. Cross.examinell by Mr. Powell-IVP. trade under the name of Kaines, Lupton, and Co." I did make a return to the Income Tax of the net profits derived from the Pentregwyddel quarry but I object to state what it was. unless ordered to do so by the Court. I did not think I should be called upon to answer such a question, as the Income-tax officers are bound to secrecy, in such matters. The Court having decided that he had better answer the question, Witness continued—I cannot say that the return gave £ 1,511 as net profit, but it may have been about that amount. I was not before the Assessment Committee at Conway, but Mr. Lupton was. He then went on to explain that the profits did not accrue from the quarry in question, but from the ma- chines in Wiilness, Lancashire, to crush the stone. It was the mill there, and not the quarry, which created the profits. Some sparring then took place between Mr. Powell and Mr. Griffith as to whether Mr. Raines should state how and in what way the profits stated in the Returns to be derived from the quarry were really made, and as to other somewhat irrelevant matters, when Mr. Powell desired Mr. Griffith to go to the point, as a matter of fairness to the appellants themselves, the As- sessment Committee, as the question affected not only the parish of Llysfaen, but the entire county. If he was prepared to prove that the quarry was over- rated, let him do so, as that would certainly be the best plan. Mr. Griffith insisted that he had a right to prove that the two quarries ought to have been separately assessed. The farm, too, was included in the objection, as it was assessed to 120 acres, where it consisted of only 93 acres. Mr. Raines next stated that the mills in Lancashire were supplied with stone from these quarries, and it de- pended upon what they charged for their stone ar-,1 Pentregwyddel whether the mills gave any profit or not. Mr. Lupton was next called upon to give evidence. He said—I am one of the appellants in this case. On the 7th of November last f attended an Assessment Committee at Conway for the purpose of objecting to the valuation lists upon which the assessments were based. That meeting was adjoured for a fortnight, and I attend- ed the adjourned meeting also, when the Committee agreed to reduce the assessment of the farm, which they admitted had been over-rated. Mr. Powell here stated that an over-charge for seven acres had been discovered, and it had therefore been ad- mitted. Witness continued-Yes, Sir, it was admitted, but the assessment has not been reduced. Mr. Powell.-But we are quite willing to reduce it. Mr. Griffith-But in the rate-book the farm is rated to 120 acres, whilst the farm is really only 93 acres so that the difference is not 7 acres, but 27 acres, and this amount was charged in the rate passed on the 5th of Ja- nuary, although they had admitted the error in No- vember last, and therefore the appellants had paid the rate under protest. Mr. R. D. illiains then produced the rate-book to shew that the reduction had really been made in the last as- sessment. Mr. Griffith--Yes but the amount was not reduced, and the assessment value was put down at zell2 in- stead of at L79, as had been agreed upon by the Com- mittee. The advocates having cavilled a little as to this mat- ter, Mr. Lupton continued—As the reduction promised was not made, I paid under protest. Another demand was made on the :!rd of March, on the same basis as the previous ones. I think jE130 a year as rent for the Pentregwyddel quarry would be a fair and just rent, something pretty much like what is paid for similar quarries in the same neighbourhood. I also consider ze 30 a year a fair rent for the other quarry. It was not worked for years after we leased it, and it was only gone on with to prevent opposition. By Mr. Powell-As to the Income-tax Returns, we put down £ 1,494, as profits from the Pentregwyddel quarry alone. In the former are employed about sixty men; iu.the Penmonrhos quarry some 17 or 18, and sometimes double that number, according t,) the demand for the stone. The last rate was paid by myself, the re- ceipt being sent to me to Liverpool, through post, by Mr. Hughes, solicitor, Conway. Our carts have not the name of the firm upon them, but the nameof the quarry at which they are used. We trade as two companies, and have separate invoices and separate interests. We have no objections to make to the rate merely on account of names. By Mr. Griffith-The invoices of the two quarries are always made out separately. Mr. Templeton, who stated that he had been the agent to the two quarries for six years, then gave evidence, which, as far as it went, was precisely similar to that given by the other witnesses. Mr. Powell then addressed the Court for the respond- ents, and observed that he never knew a case supported by weaker evidence. The Assessment Committees had done their work so well and so satisfactorily, that through- out the entire county the only persons who had appealed were the Messrs. Raines and Lupton—no other persons had raised any objections at all. Now, if their present application were successful, it would cause great incon- venience to the parish authorities, and it would bring discredit upon the Assessment Committee itself. The parish officers would have to make up the deficiency, and the poor people would have to wait for their money, and a great deal of confusion would be caused. Now, what was the reason of their objection ? They were rated for two quarries, one of which, by returns fur- nished by themselves, brought in a nett profit of £ 1,494 a year, which quarries were only rated at X300. Now, would any farmer, or any other person, who could clear, nett, £ 1,494, think himself unjustly dealt with if the property which produced that profit was only put down at E 300, as rateable value ? No one could say so. Then, as to the positive value of the property-what evidence was produced to shew what it was ? Why, that of the two ownersof the property inquestion, and their agent, and of course they all agreed to a nicety in their estimate of its value Why was there not brought forward some im- partial person to give his opinion on the matter, rather than the owners of the property and their agent ? Mr. Powell then proceeded to state the rule adopted by the Assessment Committee in settling the rateable value of property, by which rule, he said, the two quarries in question, judging by the returns, should be £598, or by another calculation, it would be over jC400 at the very least. What, then, had they justly to complain of, and where was the injustice ? In order to avoid paying any rate at all, they had insisted upon a technical objection; but he was glad to say-that power was now lodged in the Bench to amend" any new technical objection, and when there was no positive injustice in the case, and he begged of their Worships to do so in that instance, as it would prevent a great deal of inconvenience, as no party would suffer any wrong. As to the rating of the farm they were quite willing to amend that, and to re- duce the rateable value from zCI12 to £ 79, and the acres from 120 to 93. As the witnesses which had been called on behalf of the appellants had in reality proved the case against themselves, he would not trouble the Court by calling any witnesses, but there were some present who could speak to the fair valuation of the pro- perty in question. After a good deal of desultory discussion, the sub- stance of which was but a variation of the points already disputed, The Chairman said the Bench had decided to reduce the rateable value of the farm to 1:79; whilst thitt as- sessed on the two quarries should remain as it was at 4,?300. Mr. Griffith asked the Bench if they would grant him a case on the point which he lad raised, in reference to the separate rating of the two quarries. This application was objected to by Mr. Powell and Mr. R. D. Williams. After some consultation amongst themselves, The Chairman said they were willing to grant a case if Mr. Griffith wished it. The Chairman and Colonel Pennant then suggested that the parties should try to come to terms amongst themselves, to save the trouble and expense of going to Chancery; and the appellants said they were quite will- ing to do so. Ultimately, the matter ended by a case being granted Mr. Griffith then applied for costs, which, he said, he thought, he was entitled to. Mr. R. D. Williams strongly opposed the application, adding that, in his opinion, they it were who ought to have costs, and not Mr. Griffith. The Bench, however, decided not to grant any costs to either side. CHIEF CONSTABLES REPOBT. The following is the report presented by T. P. n. Ellis, Esq., Chief Constable, to he Magistrate" :— Iy Lur,1 and Gentlemen-I have the honour to sub- mitt to the Court, first, that the money earned by the police during the quarter ending December the 31st, 1S64, amount, to P46 I Is. Id made up and audited as under—Carnarvon, £13 8s. Od.; Bangor, £ 8 19s. 9d.; Nevin, £ 6 10s. 3d.; and Portnitcloc, L6 2s. Id. Second- ly, no changes of stations have taken place during the quarter, except the removal of sergeant G. Roberts from ISottwnog to Tremadoc, during the continuance of the railway works in that neighbourhood. Thirdly, through- out the quarter, the force has been short of men, owing to the want of a small reserve, as already reported to the Court. Fourthly, complaint has been made relative to the state of the cells at the lock-up house at Nevin, as it regards confinement of prisoners. They are damp, too small, and quite unfit in any weather. I have the honour to be, My Lord and gentlemen, Your obedient servant, T. P. W. ELLIS, Chief Constable. After some discussion, it was agreed that a site for a new lock-up should be be purchased for L:50, on land belonging to Captain Jones Parry, of Madryn. Solicitors in Court—Messrs. Powell, It. D. Williams, W. Huxhes (Conway), H Griffith (Llanrwst), W. Jones (Conway), and J. Williams, Magistrates' Clerk, (Carnarvon).

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FLINTSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. The General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for this County were opened on Weduesday last, at the County Hall, in Mold. The following magistrates were pre- sent :-John Scott haiikes, Esq., (chairman), Lord R. Grosvenor, M.P., Sir Stephen 11. Glynne, Bart., Lord Lieutenant of the County, Sir Pyers VJostyn, Bart., Talacre, Hon. Col. Rowley, M.P., E. Pemberton, Esq., Wm. Keates, Esq., Greenfield Hall, C. B. T. Roper, J. Wynn Eyton, Esq., Rev. Jenkin Davies, Captain Pennant, Captain Cooke, Gwysaney, J. Carsttirg Jones, Esq., Captain Iremonger, Major Wills, Captain Panton, 1,1. F. Lloyd, Esq., F. Philips, Esq., Rhual, J. Churton, Esq., T. G. Dixon, Esq., Dr. Theed, lihyl, &c.. &e. UNPROTECTED MINE PITS. The Chairman read a letter from the Home Office, acknowledging the receipt of a petition, presented by Lord Richard Grosvenor, on behalf of the Court of Quar- ter Sessions, in favor of the adoption of such steps as may be deemed necessary for the protection of open mine pits, and in reply the Home Secretary stated that the subject was now under consideration. THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE COUNTr HALL. The Chairman next drew the attention of the Court to the want of accommodation at the county hall, and of which the Lord Chief Justice Erie had made some complaints, and as he believed his lordship would be taking the same circuit next year, it would be advisable that something should be done before then. He would ask the court to allow him and Mr. Roper to make the necessary alterations, and to grant a sum of £3.) for that purpose.—Col. Rowley proposed the adoption of the Chairman's suggestion, which was agreed to. CLAIM FOR OPPOSING APPEAL IN CHAMBERS. Reference was next made to an account sent in by Mr. Roberts, clerk of the peace, for opposing an applica- tion made in Chambers for the admission to bail of some persons charged with brutally assaulting a police con- stable a year or two ago. The amount was 234 17s. 10d., out of which £18 Is. 2d., was money actually out of pocket. Mr. Roberts stated that the appeal had been opposed upon the orders of the two magistrates who had com- mitted the prisoners for trial. Sir Pyers Mostyn remarked that any money which had been paid out of pocket ought to be repaid, but with regard to tke remainder it was a question for the Court to settle. In answer to Mr. Keates, Mr. Roberts said that he acted in this matter in his capacity as magistrates'clerk, and not as clerk of the peace. Mr. Keates did not think that the committing magis- trates had any idea when giving their instructions to Mr. Roberts, that such a large sum of money would be required. F. Philips, Esq., was also of the same opinion. Mr. Roberts said he did not care much about the matter, and would rather the money was not paid than that any misunderstanding should arise between the court and himself. But he should like it to be under- stood that the clerk of the peace, in his capacity as clerk of the peace, could not be expected to prosecute any suit that might arise in chambers without being remu- nerated, for it might be that cases would arise in which the expenses would exceed five times his salary. Captain Panton referred to the satisfactory manner in which Mr. Roberts had discharged his office for the last 21 years, and expressed his opinion that the claim was a just one, and one that ought to be paid. The Chairman having similarly expressed himself. Captain Panton moved that the amount claimed by Mr. Koberts be paid-Colonel Rowley seconded the motion and it was agreed to. I THE AMALGAMATION OF THE BOROUGH AND COUNTY POLICE. The Chairman remarked that some time ago an agree- ment was signed between the county and borough ma- gistrates, consolidating the borough police with that of the coqnty. Since then the borough has objected to contribute towards the county rates, but would contri- bute their portion towards the maintenance of the police in the borough. A letter from the Home Secretary had been received, and Sir George Grey declined to give his opinion as to the matter in dispute. The Flint people no doubt thought they were not legally bound to contri- bute towards these purposes, and certainly if they were not they were perfectly right in refusing to do so. Mr. Keates asked whether the Clerk of the Peace had read a case in which a Borough claimed the like exemp- tion, but when the matter was argued before the Court of Queen's Bench, that Court decided that they were wrong. After some further observations from Mr. Roper and Capt. Panton the subject dropped, one of the magistrates remarking, amid much laughter, As you were." THE GAOL GOVERNOR'S REPORT. Mr. Haverfield, the governor of the gaol, then read the following report:- My Lords and Gentlemen,—I have the honour to report for your information that during the past quarter 59 persons have been committed to your county gaol, and during the same periods? have been discharged tho number in custody this morning is 36 the greatest number in custody at any one time during the quarter has been 47 the least 33, and the average daily num- ber 39. The prisoners have been kept regularly employed at the various kinds of labor carried on in the gaol, and under all circumstanoes their health and conduct have been good. Walter Stant has been appointed as second warder in the place of Robert Roberts, who resigned. The prison rules and regulations have been duly observed, and enforced as far as practicable.—I have the honour, &c JAMES HAVERFIELD." lIr. Peter Browne then read to the Court the — CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT, which was as follows Chief Constable's Office, BMywell, 5th April. My Lords and Gentlemen,—I have the honour to present the several returns of clime. and expenditure. The former is made up to the 21tt, and the letter to the 31st ultimo. Thirteen indictable offences were reported to the police, 16 persons were apptehended; 6 discharged for want of evidence or prosecution and 10 were com- mitted for trial. Iu cases disposed of by the magistrates, 238 were summoned and. apprehended 27 were dismis- sed or discharged on payment of .costs, and 211 convict- ed. The force is full, and its dijtribution is unaltered. It is with much regret that I have to inform the Court that P.C. Gaffrey, stationed at Connah's Quay, is laid up and totally disabled from the effects of a serious accident which he sustained while in the execution of his duty on the night of the 29th March last. V WEIGHTS AND MLASURES. The weights and measures of the three divisions have been reverified in accordance with the Act of Parliament, and the Inspectors are at work tgain. I consider it to be my duty to refer to a memorandum agreement enter- ed into between Shropshire and this county, with a view to rendering mutual polict aid in case of riot or dis- turbance of the. public peace, and I feel bound to state that its existence most completely frustrates the object fvr whisU it WW framed) aud I therefore earnestly, but respectfully, request the Court of Quarter Sessions will I at once rescind or cancel this objectionable agreement. —I am, my lords and gentlemen, Your faithful servant, PETER BROWNE." A discussion ensued, which terwinated ia the agree- ment being left as it was for the present. RESIGNATION OF THE GAOL CHAPLAIN The Chairman read the following letter from the Rev. Thomas Williams:— Flint Rectory, April 4th, 1865. "To the Justices of the Peace of the County of Flint. My Lords and Gentlemen,Having been appoint- ed by the Bishop of St. Asaph to another living, I beg to tender my resignation of the office of Chaplain of the County Gaol, but I will take care to provide for the performance of the duties till my successor is appointed. I beg to offer my warmest thanks for the courteous kindness I have received from each and all of u dur- ing the 15 years I have had the honour of serving as Chaplain of this County Gaol. "I have the honor to remain, My Lords and Gentlemen, Your very obedient and humble servant, "THOMAS WILLIAMS." The Chairman said that as the Rev. Mf. Jenkins, late curate of Northop, had taken the place of the Rev. Mr. Williams, he believed that gentleman would be happy to discharge the duties of Chaplain. Upon the motion of Major Wills, it was agreed that the Hev. Mr. Jenkins be requested to take the tem- porary chaplainship of the County Goal THE REMOVAL OF THE COUXTY GAOL TO MOLD. The Chairman, in a speech of some length, introduced the above subject to the notice of the Court. Mr. Cain Parrf, with Mr. Bateson, presented a me- morial from the Mold Local Board, in favour of the removal of the gaol to Mold. Sir Stephen Giynne stated lie was happy to see such a large attendance of county magistrates met together to decide this important point. The report of the Justices as to the want of accommodation in the present building was so well known to them that it was neces- sary he should say much about that. He should move —"That in the opinion of this Court the presentment laid before the last Court of Quarter Sessions, signed bv five Justices, to the effect that the Gaol and House of Correction at Flint, within the said County of Flint, are insufficient, inconvenient, and otherwise inadequate to give to the rule., and regulations prescribed by an Act made and passed in the fourth year of the reign of His late Magesty King George the Fourth, intituled 'An Act for consolidating and amending the laws relat- ing to the building, repairing, and regulating of certain Gaols and Houses of Correction in England and Wales,' and other Acts now in force relating to Gaols and Houses of Correction, is well founded." Mr. Roper seconded Sir Stephen's motion, which was carried. Sir Stephen Glynne then said that he had the honor of moving a second resolution, 'but before doing so lie should remark that he had had some correspondence with the Governmen t Inspector of prisons, and from whom he had received a report, in which the contiguity of the gaol to the assize court was stated to be a desirable ob- ject, and as there was no doubt that at times the gaol was filled with a very offensive vapour, arising from the chemical works of Messrs. Muspratt and Huntley, a new gaol would have to be erected. The report of Mr. Perry amounted to this, that the gaol was inadequate, and as the present site was not an eligible one for the erection of a new gaol, they were bound to consider what steps should be taken under thp circumstances. He would move—" That a new gaol and house of cor- rection be erected at Alokl, and that the offer contained in the letter of the twentieth of December last, addressed by the Messrs. Muspratt Brothers and Huntley to the Clerk of the Peace be accepted, subject to a proper agreement being entered into." Col. Rowley, M.P., seconded the motion, which was agreed to without opposition. Lord Richard Grosvenor, M.P., then remarked that at the last meeting of the court he had the honor of presenting a series of. petitions against the removal of the gaol, but there had now been such a strong case made out in favour of its removal, that he now begged to withdraw all opposition, which, otherwise, he might have raised; and now that he was on his legs he should wish to say a word or two with reference to the Old Castle. He hoped the county would adopt such steps for keeping the same in a more clean-more tidy state, the Old Castle being such a curious historical old monu- ment. (Hear, hear). Major Wills remarked that the Messrs. Muspratt would undoubtedly do what could be expected of them for the preservation of the Old Castle. Mr. Churton stated that the amount offered by the Messrs. Muspratt was more than half above what could be realized by the sale of the property and materials, and that the Messrs. Muspratt had offered the amount without any valuation, so that there might be an end of tho After some few furtrko* ai^nf»rvations. Mr. Keates proposed-" That a Committee consisting of the following gentlemen be appointed, to inspect the proposed sites at Mold, and that they report thereon, and do all other necessary acti for enabling this Court at an adjourned Sessions, to be held on the seventeenth day of May next, to select a site, and to decide upon the plan for the new building, with the view of ensuring the erection thereof with as little delay as possible-The Lord Lieutenant, Sir Pyers Mostyn, C. B. Roper, Esq., Captain Thomas, LI. F. Lloyd, Esq., Captain Mostyn, E. Peel, Esq W. Keates, Esq., W. B. Buddicom, Esq., F. Phillips, Esq., J. Scott Bankes, Esq., and J. Chur- ton, Esq. Mr. Churton seconded the motion, and it was carried. At a meeting of the Committee appointed to consider the Gaol question, held at Flint, on the 21st day of February last, a report was submitted to them by the County Surveyor, condemnatory of the Gaol, and ex- pressive of his opinion as to the impossibility of making I additions to the present building. The Surveyor strongly recommended that an entire new building should be constructed. I COUNTY SURVEYORS REPORT. This report was read, in which reference was made to the Holywell Police Station. Mr. Keates addressed the Court in favour of the im- provements proposed, and the Court ultimately granted the sum intended to be laid out. The Surveyor was ordered to advertise tor tenders. I COUNTY AND POLICH RATES. Sir Pyers Mostyn, as Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee stated that a County Rate of jL900 would be required for the coming year, and a Police Rate of jCSOO.—AUowed. The Court rose shortly after two o'clock, and, as there were no prisoners for trial, the civil cases were ad- journed until Saturday (this day.)

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I MERIONETHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These sessions were held at the Shire Hall, Dolgellev, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 4th and 5th instant.— Before Col. Tottenham, W. W. E. Wynne. Esq., M.P., G. P. Lloyd, Esq., Col. Bunbury, C. B. C. Jones, W. R. Wynne, and J. Jones (Ynysfawr), Eiqrs., and the Rev. John Jones. On Tuesday. CoL Tottenham, of Plas Berwyn, Llan- gollen, was unanimously elected chairman of the Quarter Sessions, during the shrievalty of R. M. Richards, Esq., who, as high sheriff for the county, was disqualified to act. John Jones, Esq., of Ynysgain, near Portmadoc. a.17 <¡"JiRe,} (lis a justice of blJlj peace for the county. Lewis Williams, Esq., of Bryntirion, who has been for several years treasurer for the county, resigned; and his brother, William Williams, Esq., Fronwnion. was elected in his stcud. Mrs. Owen, wife of Mr. Richard Owen, governor of the county gaol, having lately died, her eldest daughter, Miss Mary Richards, was appointed matron of the gaol in her stead, at a salary of E15 a year. The usual county accounts were audited and nassed. On Wednesday morning, the court opened at eleven o'clock for the transaction of the criminal business of the county, but there was not a single case to come before it. Jasper Wilson Johns, Esq., of London and Mont- gomeryshire, qualified as a justice of the peace for the county. After the grand jury had been duly sworn, the learned Chairman briefly addressed them to the following effect: —Gentlemen of the grand jury,—in the absence of Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Quarter Sessions, who has been appointed high sheriff for this county, and thereby disqualified to act as a justice of the peace during the time of his office as high sheriff, the magistrates have elected me chairman during his shrievalty. The learned chairman then alluded to the prisoners in the county gaol, who, he said, were 21 in number, 6 of them under sentence of penal servitude, and that the largo number of prisoners tried at the last Assizes, and the serious nature of the offences would be a black spot in the crimi- nal anals of this county for many years, but that he hoped it would have a good effect upon the county in future so, gentlemen of the jury, as there is no indict- ment to be brought before you, I shall now discharge you.

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miitpcri;tl i'wUmuettt. I HOUSE OF I The Bank of Ireland Bill, the East India High Courts Bill, aud the Private Costs Bill were read a thircl time and passed On the m.otion of Lord REDESDALK, i.t was reso.lved. that no private bills brought up from the House of Commons should be read a second time after the 29th June next. HOUSE OF COMMONS—THURSDAY. Colonel BOURSE, the new member for Evesham, took his seat. In reply to Lord Dunkellin, Sir C. WOOD stated that the occupation of Bhootan by the British forces would only be partial. The Government had received an as- surance that every precaution would be taken to pre- serve the health of the troops. In answer to Colonel Sykes, the ATTORNBY-GENKRAL said that Europeans committing otfences in China were amenable to the Consular Courts and the Criminal Courts at Hong Kong. Sir J. Pakington having called attention to the epi- demic prevailing in liussia, Sir GKOHGE GREY stated her Majesty's Government had taken steps to ascertain the nature and extent of the disease, and the Custom- house officials had been instructed to closely examine all vessels arriving from infected ports. The informa- tion which the Government had already received on the subject led to the belief that the terrors of the disease lud been greatly exaggerated. On the motion for going into committee of supply, Lord ELCI-IO moved for papers relative to the proposed Canadian defences, and re-opened the discussion as to the policy of fortifying Montreal and Quebec. The noble lord strongly deprecated the proposed defences, which, he said, would induce the Americans to make Canada a battle ground. Sir J. 1). HAY expressed similar views, and advocated Sir J. 1). 11.?Y e.. the construction of an inter-colonial railway, by means of which troops could be thrown on the flank of an invading force. Mr. BUXTON urged the Government to submit to the Canadians the questions whether they desired England to take part in their defences on laud, or whether they con- sidered that such action on the part of this country would greatly increase the risk of Canada becoming the theatie of war? Colonel SYKES said it was neither possible nor politic to defend Canada; while Mr. ADDERLEY advocated the construction of the fortifications without delay. Mr. CARDWELL said that, as a deputation from Canada was on its way to this country, to consult with Her Majesty's Government on the subject of the proposed defences, it was not desirable to produce the papers moved for. Major Amisof said that nearly all the officers who had lately returned from Canada, were agreed that the colony was quite indefensible; and he asserted that Colonels Galton and Wetherall, had sent in a secret report on the subject, which had astonished the War Office. Sir J. PAKINGTON said he had heard, on the best au- thority, that the original report of Col. Jervois had been suppressed by the Government. Mr. C. FORTESCUE declared that the Government was not in possesion of any information inconsistent with the published report of Colonel Jervois. General PEEL thought that Canada could be effectually defended provided the colonists showed anything like the spirit of bravery evinced by the Confederates. Mr LAIRD urged the construction of a fleet of gunboats for service on the lakes. The Marquis of HARTINGTON said that the statements made by Major Anson were mere gossip, and that all the officers consulted by the Government approved of the pro- posed defences. The subject then dropped, and the house went into committtee

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1- Ikilfpiu uttm!JtUCt. Port Penrhyn, Bangor, Arrived— Robert, Evans..Emperor, Jones..Ann, Edwards ..Six Brothers, Williams..Providence, Griffiths ..Unity, Roberts..Eliza Goddard, Williams.. Bangor Packet, Edwards. Stag, Jones..Sluice, Evans.. Virtue, Sutherland John Parry, Hughes. 4.1103. Owens Alexander, Lloyd..Seagull, Ellis..Eliza Bell, Will iaiiis, Elizabeth, Parry.. Raven, Hughes..Curlew, Jones..Sir Richard, Hughes June, Jones. Sailed-Raven. Hughes..Penguin, Williams..Dowi Wynn, Rowlands..Curlew, .rones..Rockingham, Golden..Port Pen- rhyn, Lloyd..Prestatyn, Ihomas..Fanny Beck, Roberts.. Gleaner, Williams..Wakefield, Hughes..Ann Roberts, Hughes Tabcre, Jones..Mary Ann Jane, Williams..Equity, Jones.. Margaret, Williams-, 11 with slates, CARNAIUO*. April 6th.—Arrived—British Queen, Owens, from Cork .John Pegg. Davies, from Kinsale..Virgin, Roberts.. Ar- ethusa, litiglies..an(I Mary, Acton, from Liverpool.. William& Caroline, Hughes, from Conway..Carnarvon Packet, Jones, from Swansea. Robert & Elizabeth, Lee, from Garston..Rutli Ann, Blower, from Runcorn..Joseph, Williams, from Aberdovey.. Elephant, Miller, from Preston. Sailed—Frances. Evans, for Port(linorwic..Ann, Edwards, for Banor, Rhydùlan Trader, Williams, for Runcorn.. Heroine, Davies, for Hamburgh..Emily Ann, Roberts, for Shoreham. PORTDINORWIC, March Gth- Arrived- Pearl, ,.cton..and Britannia, Roberts, from Birkenhead..Emily & Louisa. Jones.. A'iee, Williams..Hecla, Garnet, .and William & Jones from Runcorn.. Louis Napoleon, Davies..and Walter Dean. Williams, from Garston..Princess, Taylor, from Chester..Fran- ces, Evans..Moses Parry, Anthony..Jane, Jones..and May, Parry, from Carnarvon. Sailed-Princess, Taylor, for Chester..Princess Royal, Sutton, for Lancaster..Surprise, Parry, for Fleetwood..Alice, Williams ..Emily & Louisa, Jones..Hecla, Garnet..and Commodore, Jones, for Runcorn..Pearl, Joues, for Irvine..Syren. Jones, for Annan..Cousins. Houghton. for Preston..Margaret Ann, Jones, for Hortlepool.. Dinorwic, Elias, for Dundee. Doctor, Griffith, for Hull..Village Maid. Thomaa, for Glasgow..Anne Jane, Jones for Hamburgh..Wellington. Hughes, for Dublin..Leith Packet. Williams, for Gloucester..Elizabeth Ann, Hughes, for Guernsey..Ann Eliza, Richards, for Hannon..Victoria, Tho- mas, for Amlwch James, Roberts, for Liverpool.. John, Boyne, for Douglas.. Antelope. Roberts..Richard, Roberts.. and Ellen Williams, Williams, for London. POHTMADOC. April 6th.—Arrived—Royal Charter, Lewis from Aberffraw .Catharina. Owen..Elizabeth, Lloyd..and Thetis, Williams, from Barmouth..Jane Hughes, Williams, from New- port..George Henry, Griffiths, from Londonderry..Mary Ann, Williams, from Dundalk..Argo, Lewis, from Pwllhelt Mervina. Jones, from Holyhead..Petit Louise, owens..itti(i Rebecca, Williams, from Liverpool..Hope, Williams, from Mochras,. Laura. Edwards, from Haverfordwest..Firebrick, Thomas, from Criocieth..Eliza Blake. Roberts, .and Charlotte. Williams, from AI)er;iovey..Elizit Woisey Evans, from Neath.. Ann, Williams, from Runcorn..Ann. Hughes. from Abersoch..Samuel Dixon, Devereaux, from Wexford..Gazelle, Jones, from Plymouth.. Mable. Jones, from Belfast. Sailed—John Wesley Griffiths, for Stettin-Mary & Alice, James, for Geestemunde..Presperfty, Williams, forgioucester ..Gomer, Roberts, for Portsmouth.

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REVIEW OF THE BRITISH CORX TRADE DURING THE PAST WEEK. For half of the wee', past, winter continued its sway; but Thursday, though commencing with a heavy fog, broke out into brilliancy, with a milder atmosphere, which at length looks like the harbinger of spring. The increased power of the sun will soon tell us the extent of the mischief done by the late fluctua- tions, as its rays will force into activity every surviving plant, and as conspicuously reveal the blanks in the rows. It is use- less, therefore, to speculate on the point, as the facts will soon come before us, should the weather continue mild and bright, The same rough, winterly weather having ruled on the continent, the ports that were opening have again closed, and not until something like a settlement becomes apparent can we reckon upon the resumption of trade. Germany has, however, fared better than England, in the protection of its snow-covering, and beyond a general lateness no great apprehension has been noted for the wheat plant. Our market, has. however, during the past week gained fully another shilling; but Friday's indications, from the change of temperature, were anything but promising or the following mwket. In France the Upward umemaat in the country has continued, quite independently of Parb ?h moredutneMhasruted. Belgium has felt the absence of plies or influence of the season, and writes 90me improvem!^ In Holland there has been a partial rise, and though H<)r?' and several other places have been dull. Danzic erersen?t?.? ? English reports, has further hardened M to the Val e Of though continuing frost-bound. But we must now 100 fort change, as the sun's become powerful white our i",port. certainly be innuenced by British prices which, notwith,ta' lli the late advance of 2s per qr. are not high enough for a:hng tageous commerce. Should speculation again wake up. the "no half of the year is certainly before us, and though Xew y he,t half of the year is certainly before us, and t oil g I e ,,k, through the late heavy reduction in the value o f got notes, further decline In breadstu?.ttison light st c sand t RU plies so that there is little chance of much ?ood by shipm^' to Great Britain, though, as a speculation .t ey meet hi^ markets. Igh"

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LIVERPOOL CORN EXCHANGE.-TcE\D.IY, Our foreign supplies during the past week consist chi.fi ?' flour of which we have a fair quantity, both from FrMM. 'f America. The only arrivals else are two Bmattparceh of hnd and one of beans. Our receipts from Ireland are now exej]1 ingly small, particularly of oats. "d. The foreign export list compntes a large shipment of malt 0 Austm)M,<tithsu?t parcel of wheat and bane) flour to 0\ tlJ places. There seems to be a better demand springing un Ireland, both for wheat and Indian corn. P kr Under the influence of the beneficial change in th»> »eat,f our trade has relapsedmto its uual state of torpidit*y though we cannot any etual àclin since Friday a màret\ l. the tendency is rather in that ,hrectlOn. At Mark L?e ¡.til! d?y both Endish and forei? wheat were exceeding!)it)i?: disposal at last week's prices. We have had few buyers at our market thh morning. anll demand for both wheat and flour has been altogether on a the limiterl scale, prices ruling the turn against sellers. althoS perhaps not flllotahly lower. Indian corn is neglects ■ > I)r;icticztlly (;(I per (iiittrter lower to sell. Oats and oatme^, a good demand at fully late rates, Beans and pease scarce ar1 the turn higher. Barley unchanged The niaiket t: dull for wheat. flour, and Indian corn. but all other art; tr: ^including linseed cake) shew an upward tendency. .de IRELAND & THOUNKLY, Brokers

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BAWOR, April 7th.—There was a moderate attendance** f'J m?rketto-dty, and the supply of grain samples goM, r)!:r atttiomry. 'Wheat best home growth 32s to 41s per qr; barW 25s to 27s ditto; oats, 18s to 20s ditto beef,U £ d toadp^ mutton, 8d to Od ditto; veal, 6d to 7d ditto. ABHROELE FAIR, ApritSrd-The show of horses at this f was very good, and the demand was great. The busing £ cattle was better than it had been for some time, Pigs rr I sorts also sold well. The usual market business in curn transacted to-day. Wheat, 13s <id to Us per hobbet;barj„ Ss to 9s fid ditto oats, 6s (id to8s ditto; beans 14s to 15s,uu*| peas. 13s to 14s ditto potatoes, tis ditto vetches, 25s tn. (litt,, cloversee,l, is id per lb beef, -d to Sol ditto Sd to 9d ditto: pork, Gd to 7d ditto? fresh butter, U od tub ditto, Is 4jd ditto. v; RHYL, April, 4th-Our market to day was WELLATTEN^ prices as Mtow- Wheat,14s (id to 15s per b')bbet:hMkt? ditto; oats, Gs to 7s ditto: vetches, 271 1'itto ef. ?,i t, perlb- mutton, Gd to lOd ditto: veal, j ll to 1(1 ditto: I:);' to 8,1 ?litto fowls, 3s to 4s per couple spring "Iiieken, to2s6dditto;frei.hbutter,17dperlb;eggs,Mfor?.

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! LONDON SEED MARKET- MONDAY.

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I VALE OF CLWYD RAILWAY.-

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Were the practice still pursued of awarding a Civic cr0^jveii that Citizen who essentially ameliorated the condition. or .%Ved the lives of his fellow.men, assuredly should such an 1:ono?r be bestowed upon Mr. White, who by the invent i.on 0f i,i? 1 llle, Main Patent Lever Truss, has more importantly benefit"the human race, than perhaps any m:in of his .III re, 1. ,'j its painful forms, permeate" so extensively thrOughut "n,.b:. ses, that any perfect remedy must be deemed apii It I,ssi and so. indeed is Mr. White s Truss reg arded ,-ii 'ell medical men who direct its employment, as by the man-\ Q< sands who happily are enabled to wear i t I?is irv i ?t universally regarded as & most iaganious. comfortabte. ?? feet contrivance obtainable too, at an incredibly mJ( t;r:ur price. Our readers will find it elsewhere noticed u1 columns. HOLLOWW'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.—Old and YOU?g'? These noble remedies cannot be too hi?My extolled f r I 11, ta. nenciaHnauenee they exert over the many maladies i 'i'l" to all ages and to all classes. Of sores, ulcers, bad le £ 3,.aa'. ^9 diseases, which secretly undermine the health ami re"? prolonged torture, may be readily removed Y t let'?tcli t 5 very ceaDsng and healing Ointment, i is ect 1 i10 purifying Pills. These remedies comprIse m the smai cJjai- pass the best means of preventing, or removing. tb II ?. number of diseases which amict mankind, I rlicir iglior, ance, negligence, hardships, DC over-ii I ? -e. 'lie%' 8 therefore, earnestly recommended to those who suffer 1 mtt< indescretions of youth.

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