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FLINTSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS.I
FLINTSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. The general quarter sessions for this county were held at Mold on Wednesday and I hursday last, On Wed- nesday the court was opened at ten o'clock for the dispatch of the civil and financial business of the county. The following magistrates were presentE. L. Richards, Esq., chairman Riplit Hon. Lord Mostyn: Sir Pyers Mostyn, Bart.; Hon. Col Rowley, M P. J. Wynne Eyt»n, E-q.; Captain Mostyn LI. F. Lloyd, Esq C. 13. Glough, 13- I. Roper, Esq H. Raikes, Esq.; S. Keats, Esq. T. 13. May, Esq. P. Pennant Pearson, Esq and John Churlon, Esq. The Guol Committee.—The Cooler's report ivns read, from which the county prison appears to be in good order, where there remained one prisoner for trial at the assizes, three at the sessions, eight under sentence, and one debtor. Dr. Hughes, the surgeon of the gaol, re- ported that dnring the past year the health of the prisoners had been unusually good. The cases of sick- ness entered in his books were fewer in number than during any previous year, and the majority of them were of a mild character. The subject of one only required a special remark from him which was that of a man named Samuel Roberts, whose sentence, upon his repre- sentation to the visiting magi-trates, was remitted, and he was discharged on the Ijth of December, as his case had assumed a very Ullfavonrable aspect. County Coronershtp.—'1 lie CHAIHMAN culled tne ftt* tention of the Court to a recent Act of Parliament by which a certain salary was to be provided for the person appointed by them to discharge the duties of Coroner, instead of the fees usually allowed, which lie characterised as a most satisfactorily result. He then read the provisions of that Act, from which it appears the salary is to be based upon the average of the mileage and allowance for the last five years preceding the 31st of December last year. Under those circumstances he would move that a committee, consisting of the Chair- man, deputy-Chairman, Mr Roper, Captain Mostyn, Mr Falkner Lloyd, and Mr Bankcs be appointed to take into consideration the 23rd and 24th Victoria c. 116, and the auditor ordered to prepare an average for the period abore atated, in order to recommend to the next Quarter Sessions the salary to be paid to the coroner. A question arose as to whether the magistrates were bound to fix and pay the salary for the next quarter, as, unless it was fined forthwith it might be token out of their jurisdiction, The CHAIHMAN said it appeared from the Act it must be ready by the first of January next, consequently the best course for them would be to adjourn the Court to a convenient day before that time, which was accordingly Gone, The Police Reporl,-The CHIEF CONSTABLE read his report of the police expemliture for the quarter Pllding 29th September, from which it appears that the pay of all ranks amounted to X647 pay and clothing, £ 731 19s 3d contingencies, £ 171 Is 5d total expenditure for the quaiter, £ 903 8s 8d i re- ceived for services of summonses and execution of war- rants, ib'i 0s lid, credit the police rate deductions from constables' pay, tines, penalties, &c., £ 27 9s 2d, to the credit of the superannuation fund total expenditure for the year, pay of all ranks, £ 1904 18s 3d; clothing, £129 19s 4d total, L-2034 17. 7d deduct quarter s pay for clothing payable by government, Ij08 1.8 44d ba- lance as charged against the county, £ lo26 3s 2,1-1 total contingent expenses, £315 2s 8.1; total pay, clothing aiiii contingencies, £ 1841 5s 10Jd deduct credit of sum- monses, £ c„ by police, £ 238 8s lOd nett expenses, fl6O-2 179 °li. Ttfe ??'.AN thought it is duty to P'?before them u letter h* had received from General Cartwright, dated September 11, relative to the state of the police in that county, who, in alluding to the improvement which had taken place in the force, touched upon the want of a better supervision, recommended a merit class to be formed, and the enlargement of some of the police stations. Lord MOSTYN felt bound to complain of the unsatis- factory state of the police at Holywell, and at the last Board of Guardians held at tb.t place, lie was, in con junction with Capt. Mostyn, specially commissioned to represent to them the inefficiency of the force, in and about Holywell. Capt. Mostyn would corroborate what he said, as he well knew the state they were in, and was also an active attendant at the Board of Guardians. Capt. MOSTVN said he was not present at the meeting alluded to, but he knew something about the state of the police in Holywell. The only complaint was that there was not a proper supervision but when he spoke to Mr. Brown about it, he said he could not get a superin- tendent. Lord Alos-i Yi could not see how that was, as there was no deficiency in the pay. Why could not a superin- tendent be found for the county of Flint more than the other counties he was at a loss to understand. The CHIEF CONSTABLE remarked that he bad taken a vast deal of trouble to secure the services of a good and efficient superintendent; and as they might well ima- gine, it had caused him no little IIlxiety. He had made every possihle enquiry for persons to discharge that ofifce, and when he had recently secured ik good man for Mold division, he resigned in five or six days, alleging as a reason for so doing that his wife was taken ill, and did not like the neighbouihood. Lord MOSTYN further expressed his surprise that there was no desire to come to that neighbourhood evinced by the police. The CHIEF CONSTABLE assured his Lordship that it was so, and alluded to the result of an advertisement reo cently published, when he received 60 applications, but only four of the candidates could be selected out of that number, as applicable for the cffiee J. WVNSg EYTON, Esq, said he had not heard of any suchdifticulty in the neighbouring county of Denbigh. The CHMF CONSTABLE.—There the police is an old established force. Lord MOSTYN Nor had he heard of such complaints coming from the counties of Merioneth or Carnarvon. Colonel ROWLEY wished to know what the complaint r al y was, in order to apply the proper remedy thereto. Captain MUSTYN pointed out the inefficient manner in wlt;ch prosecutÎoIIs were made up, and the magistrates at Holywell were compelled to work cases up themselves. It was to the want of a superintendent that he alluded, lie had no fault to find with the sergeant, on that ac. count but it was understood at one time that the Chief Constable was to reside at Holywell. The CtilEF CONSTABLE said he would have the va- cancy filled up as soon as he could but he had already shewn the difficulty of meeting with a person properly qualihed for the ottice. S. KEAIS, Esq., — What steps do you take to get men ? The CHIEF CONSTABLE—The usual course of adver- tising; and when applications are received, I classify them according to their qualifications, and make every possible enquiry concerning their capabilities. LI. F. Li OYD, Esq., alluded to a case of housebreak- ing in his own vicinity, where the greatest diftkulty was experienced in getting up the prosecution. A man was takcn up on suspicion on a Wednesday, and remanded, but his house was not searched until the following Saturday. They h id seen this man about, and there were many corresponding incidents connected with the case, wllieh would have enabled them to make a case out of it, but owing to the want of promptness so essential for a policeman to display, it dropped down, and the man wzls only committed to gaol us a I'arant, The cI ,FF CONSTABLE said that only proved what he had alrcudy said, uamdy, the want of a good superin- tendent io complete the evidence neclssary in such cases. The delay spoken of was indeed .t impolitic Rod un- warrantable. F' I' ;.Oy i), Esq. The ,)oli? officer ? ho should have prosecuted that enquiry said he was ordered else- where hyyour",lf, at the time. S KEATS, Esq.— Is it IllIeeessary qualification in a superintendent to he able to understand the U'elsh lan- guage ? The CHIEF CONSTABLE replied that it was not; but that it was desirable. S KEATS, Esq.— Does your report of the state of the county lead us to suppose that fewer crimes are now committed here than formerly? The CItIEf CONSTABLE. —It does shew there is an evident diminution in indictable offences, as well as those tried summarily. Lord MOSTYN said he was the last man who should like to tax the public for anything but what they might reap some benefit therefrom. But he certainly thought that when the police noticed a man coming to a district- say Jack, Tom, or Harry, coming to Mold with a lot of nets,—and who did not bear the best of characters, they should let the authorities know of it instantly. He did not know how that might be affected by the law, but when they once saw people turning poachers, they well knew how that invariably led them to the gallows. At Derby he saw several taken up in that way. All he wished the police here to do was to obtain amongst each other a tacit understanding as to the whereabouts and intentions of stielichiii-itctei-s. He did not wallt them to be apprehended, unless they had sufficient groundJor doing so. Colonel ROWLEY inquired whether the police could legally interfere with persons who were publicly seen forwarding large hampers of game to England from a certain town which he tnertioiied ? The CHAIHMAN observed, that was a very important question. in which was involved considerable difficulties. The police might act upon their own responsibility, and take suspicious parties up who were supposed to be pur- suing illegal avocations, but care should be taken that the suspicion was well grounded, else they might be pro- ceeded against for false imprisonment. With respect to the police frce of this county, he should like to know whose duty it was to prepare the necessary foundation for the proper Investigation of crimes. What were the duties of the police, clearly defined ? They were well paid and well clothed, but somehow or other all appeared to go wrong, and cases when "advanced a certain stage dropped through their fingers. The arduous duties of a prosecution seemed to fall almost entirely upon the shoulders of the magistrates, and who was to pay them ? It was the bounden duty of the police, tinder an Act oi Parliament, to render not only support, but a most energetic support, and the best assistance in their power, to the getting up of cases. Alluding to the recent enormous case of embezzlemeut and forgery at Rhyl, the learned chairman had no hesitation in saying bad he not had the assistance of a respectable liody of magistrates, the whole of that prosecution would have dropped through, and the end, of justice frustrated. Throughout the whole case the chain of evidence was of a most complicated character, and it was only by his own responsibility, unaided by the police, that he succeeded at last in having it completed. They (the police) were lookers on when they ought to put their shoulders to the wheel, and apathetic when there was the greatest neces- sity for them to be energetic/ River Conservators.—Vol. KOWLEY sain lIIat tile com- missioners of Fisheries sat a few days ago at Rhyl, and umongst other genertl observations he (the gallant Co. lonel) took the liberty there to suggest the desirability of appointing the chief of police to be the conservator of rivers in that county. It came more under bis rovinee, and he was of opinion that the adoption of his suggestion would greatly facilitate in bringing cases of illegal fish- ing foi ward, Lord MOSTYN said the Commissioners were appointed to report, and not to recommend. Col, ROWLEY replied lie had not suid they had recom- mended iiiiytliiiig it was merely his own suggestion. lr, Denman, chief constable for Denbigh, was appointed conservator for that county, and so was Mr, Williams Ellis for Carnarvon and he saw no reason why their's should not hold the same office. Lord MOSTYN—The object of the commission was to found a bill on their report, and bring it forward in the Hou-e of Commons. At that time twelve months be hoped the object would be accomplished, but until then they could do nothing. The CHAIRMAN said, as it was merely giving the Chief Constable un official possession, there might be no objection for him to be appointed till then. A question arose as to whether a conservator already appointed was in possession of some of the rivers or not; it was ultimately decided that the matter should be immediately inquired into. Kingswood Rfi)rjaatory. -G. S. Bankes, E-q read a letter received oy the CierI, of tbe Peace Irom the governors of Kingswood Reformatory, B.istol, where four juvenile offenders had been sent from Mold. The cost of keeping each per annum was estimated at £ 26, for which there was a liberal allowance from the Treasury. He was stlongly of opinion that it was better to send children to institutions of that description, than incureerate them in a gaol, where they were likely to be contaminated. He, therefore, gave notic that be would, at the next Sessions, call the attention of the Court to the manner in which they could hest remune- rate and contribute to the funds of that institution. This was unanimously agreed to. un.' The Surveyor e Report. Mr. T. JYI. renson, tne County Surveyor, in the reading of his Report, alluded to the want of enlarged accommodation for the county police, and carefolly enumerated the vaiious stations in each division. At Rhyl, amongst other places, it was shewn that the police officer and his family had only one sleeping apartment. Various improvements were sug- g(st -(I, and a few agreed to. The Militia- — Lord MOSTYN stated that he had, in conjunction with Mr Phillips and Mr Roper, attended as a deputation ill London, with reference to the amal- ,,nation of the militia forces. Some change was made in consequence, as would be seen that day when his gailwit friend (Col. Ro?ey) was exercising his regiment independent of the other wing, which, in case of emer- gency would We to be amalgamated. The expenses of the deputation were ordered to be defrayed out of the county funds. ? C.?<y ?c.??.-TbeCHA.RMA? observed that the quarter's accounts were, upon the whole, rather satis- factory. The salary of clerks to the magistral,, were better arranged than they bad hitherto been by being separated from the general account; the county rate only amounted that quarter to £600, and the police rate, £ 600. THURSDAY. The Court met this morning shortly after 10 o'clock for the dispatch of criminal business, before E. L. Richards, Esq chairman, and a bench of magistrates. The following gentlemen were sworn on the GRAND JURY: At r. Isaac Taylor, Coleshill, Holywell, foreman, Mr. G. Burnett, Saltney. Mr. Jno. Cather*ll, Mold. Mr. J. T. Edwards, Flint. hi r. J. Hall, Bryntition, Holywell. Mr. P. Pairy, Treuddvn. Mr. Jno. Roberta, Holjwell. Mr, R. ttoberti, Tre'rbeirdd, Mold. Mr. Time.Roberts, Bodidris. Mr, S. Kobertb, Flint. Mr. T. Smedlej', Holywell, Mr. E. Thompson, Hawnrden Ir, H. Wedge, Haw-.rden. Mr. Jai. Wiiiiain., Holywell. Th* CHAIHMAN, in addressing the Grand Jury, said that he had more than usual pleasure in addressing I hem on that occasion, on account of the satisfactory state of crime in that county. From the Chief Constables comparative return of crime for the years 1859 and 1i<6:1. he found that in the year 1859 there were 52 crimes re- ported to him, but in 1860, there were only 36, which showed an enormous diminution. The number of cases proceeded summarily before the magistrates, and which of course were of a trivial character, amounted in 1859, to 1256 whilst in I860, they only numbered 978. He next culled their attention to some of the acts of parliament passed In last session, which were likely to affect them locally, amongst which he men- tioned the Wine Licenses Bill, including a new clause which gave power to the magistrates to inflict a penally on any person charged with being drunk and disorderly not exceeding 411õ., or to send the party to the House of Correction for seven days. He lioped the bench would exeicise great discretion in applying its provi.ions to persons charged with that offence. Alter an allusion to two other acts, viz., the one entiiled 1, Malicious In- jury to Property," allll the-" Census Bill," he drew their attention to the calendar, some of the ciSes ap pealing to him to be of rather a complicated char»c:<r, the peculiar points of which his Worship lucidly pointed out to the jury. Mr. SWETIEXHAM applied for an order to confirm a crtificnte for shutting up a part of a road leading from Trosyweru to Hend), in the pariah of Mold. — Giamedt Stealing a Coat. — Patrick Oliver, a labourer, pleaded not guilty to it charge of hating allien a coat, on the 8th of October, inst., the property of Tuoinas Jonea, of H'hiiford. I r, HORATIO LI.OVD stated the facts of the case, from which it appeais that I he prosecutor on the 8: h inst., happened to go to the Mostyn Arms, Whittord, near Holywell, where he placed his over-coat on the bench, and retired into another room to partake of tea. The prisoner and ano:her man were present at the bar, the former of whom observed that he (prosecutor) had a very grand coal." The other tiatigei- left the house, after which a daughter of the landlady noticed the coat safe. The prisoner then left, and immediately the coat was missed. The prosecutor, with unother person, fol- lowed the prisoner, and apprehended him in a planta- tion, where he was seen falling down, and trying to evade his pursuers. The coat was found a few yards from him. Evidence having been adduced, the prisoner addressed the jury, and stoutly denied the charge" in the pre- sence of God and mnll," The jury relumed a verdict of guilty, and the pri- soner was sentenced to three month's hftrd labour. Stealing as a Baytee—Edward Letman pleaded not guilty to having stolen at the parish of Hawaiden, on or about the 25th Ju)y)aet, one screw key, five punches, one reve"iug le,?er,4?nd one pawb ths property of Messrs. Whaley (hit masters,) at Queen's Terry. Mr. H. LLOYD stated the case toi the prosecution, and observed to the jury that the piisoner was in the service of the prosecutors till about the 10th August last. The manager of the- work s having heard that some men employed in another place had borrowed tools from the prisoner, gave information to a police officer, in the presence of whom he asked him what he had done with a hammer. He replied that he knew nothing about it. With respect to the other tools, he sai I he had got them at the Mancot colliery, which was not then worked and which statement he would prove to be false. The manager, the police officer, Edward Sunderland, the Mancott Colliery manager, Edw. JoneB, John Appleton, Jas. Allen, Alfred Wharton, having been examined, Air. SWETTENHAM addressed the jury on behalf of the prisoner, and drew their attention to the character he had hitherto sustained. He admitted that' the in. struments produced were the property of the prosecu- tor, but denied there was any intention on his part to steal them, as they were mere]) borrowed, and would probably have been returned to their rightful owner, had time peimitted. It was certainly very wrong in him, but that could not be construed into a felony. Several witnesses were called to prove that the men employed at the wire works, were in the habit of bring- ing home their tools, and that some instruments had been borrowed by the Mancott Colliery manager. Mr. H. LLOYD replied, after which the Chairman summed up greatly in favour of the prisoner, and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The result was received with applause by those in court. The CHAIRMAN, addressing the accused, aid-You are now discharged, and the Court will be most happy to hear that you continue to follow your honest avoca. (ions. Uttering Base Coin.-Patrick O'Rouke, aged 27, and Rose Hampton, aged 23, pleaded guilty to having on the 18th of August, at the parish of Northop, uttered to one Harriet Edwards, one piece of false and counter- feit coin, called half-a-crown, well knowing the same to be false and counterfeit. The male prisoner was sentenced to 12 montits' imrrisonmeat nd the female to nine months (bard labour.) The chairman highly complimented one of the wit- nesses (Mr. Thomas RobertB, Bodidris) who, it seems, was passing along the highway at the time the prijoners were pursued, and hearing the "hue and cry" after them, he (the learned chairman observed) like a cou- rageous Welshman, boldly followed them over fields, hedges, and ditches, until they were actually caught. On behalf of himself and the bench, he exceedingly thanked him for his conduct. The Grand Jury ignored the indictment against Sarah Hewitt for larceny, alleged to have been com- mitted at Mold, on the 31st of August last.
ABERGELE.
ABERGELE. THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.-That branch of the society belonging to this town held their annual meeting at the Calvinistic Methodists' chapel, on Tuesdsy evenii)g last, J. Ni'illiiams, Esq., i,l tile chair. After a short and pointed ad It-ess from the chairman, Mr. Edwards, draper, secretary of the so- cietv, read the report; and in doing so made a -me good and' practical remarks upon the last year's collections. He said that upon locking over the names of the contri. buturs, an idea forcibly struck him, that many of those who gave a shilling and downward, had contributed much more in proportion to their means than those who had given higher subscriptions. Other fneiuls buefl) addressed the meeting, after which the Rev. Dr. James, the deputation from the parent society, rose, and with L.at fluency explained and illustrated its operations during the last year. The rev. gentleman requested his hearers to lend their JIlin Is to accompany him round the world, and a very edifying and pleasant guide throughout the route he proved himself to be; and by 11 facts and figures" showed that the society does not labour in vain, but that the blessing of God Mais.s endeavours. Mr, James, in hit lucid speech, forcibly s???he awful r"ponsibility of the chr.st.an world f,,i, the en ?htenin? otthe dark places of the earth by the ,,strum(?nt? -,I ?y 01 the Holy 8 criptui-e?, and most tt annealed to the wealthier classes to apply theaiselves to the Uudable work with increased exertion.
BETHESDA.
BETHESDA. BATTY a MENAOERin.-This exhibition as geatly expected on Saturday last, but did not arrive till the following Monday. In the evening a great numltr visited the collection, and were exceedingly pleased with the tricks played by the elephant and leopard, the former particularly caused much merriment. A NOBLE GIFT.-A great boon waa completed and conferred upon the mhabitantg of this town during the past week. The Hon. Colonel Pennant, at his own expense, had pipes laid from Carneddi-hill down into the town to convey water pro bono publico. The water is particularly good, and greatly prized by the Botheadsians. LLBW LLWYYC, On Tuesday last this talented gentleman gave to entertainment at the Market* but we ire sorry to say that tho attendance was small, and he did not meet with that encouragement which his great talent had a right to expect. There won large gatherings at some of I he chapels tho .a"I< < voning. Those who came there were greatly delighted with some of the sonjs sung by him, particuhrly thi eomic sotigs. The Royal Penrhyn Glee Society assisted, and did their part well. Mr J. Xm^s, Coed-y-porc, sang several Welsh songs in grand stylo. CONFIRMATION The Lord Bishop of Bangor hslc | a confirmation at St. Ann's Church, on Satllrdy, (hc 13th instant. There were candidates from Llandegai, St. Ann's, Glanojwen, and Llanlleohid disti-icti, the total number amounting to 135. The Litany was rea' hy the Rev, 1) Thomas, after which the same clergy- man opened the confirmation service. As soon as tin whole were confirmed, the Bishop, assisted by the Ven Rev. the D"an, administered the holy communion. We should be glad if this practice were imitated in other parts, then the confirmation service would not he looked upon as a mere em1 ty ceremony, which is often the case, The Rev. W. Morgan, Rev. J. Price, aim Rev. E. Parry, attended with their candidates.
CARNARVON.
CARNARVON. HARVEST.—The harvest, in this parish has been rze- neMliy secured in fair order; hut complaints are marl" here, the same liS ill most other parts, that the samples of \vh »t lus been thrashed is damp, urod requires a longer time tj remain in the stark We regret to say th-. re is some quantity still in the mountains. HOWES AND CUSIII:«G'S 1 !OUSI:MANSJTIP Thi, en. terprizing and talented company gave their entertain- ment tust Wednesday to a crowded audience, their IlIrc circus being completely filled, in fuct a bumper. The volunteers p.itronized the performance, headed by Capt Faw -ett, IInd many ot the leading families in the town were pn sent. Turner, I'^q Miiyur, -nd Ja:iUN llirding, Ksq. On Wi O • ens, a ].-<d or 18 years o!d, pleaded uMiilty of sfering 9õ. rl\t:1I hi* shipmate, ED-A*. Dean, on h :urd liie ship Bannoll!h,' -¡¡ IOd pleaded guilty to a se- cond churge of flalillg n pair of boot. the property 01 Giiffith Otven, while working at I'ort t'enrhyn tr u d.iy. benteiKLvi to one month for each olfence.
HOLYHEAD.I
HOLYHEAD. Oil Tuesday, the mai: steamer, ClHU1i1U,ht. in coming in, rail Hg¡¡!U"[ rhe new jetty, aud considerably damaged it. The steamer was not much damaged. This week has been quite stormy, in faet a continuance of heavy gales. An immense number ot vissds put into the new harbour to shelter. The Railway Company's steamer, Sea Nymph, on her IJHssge from Dohlin to this port, on Wednesday lust, came in collision with a !I1/1'(JII/ (name not Ic ) 11011 luckily sustained but slight damage. It was very tbggy at the time. HOLYHEAD.—On Tuesd iy hist, the F-rtnightly meet- ing of the Guardians 01 this Union, took place in the Board floom, at and^ Valley hi)tel -,Ilr. Richard Jones presided. Eighteen Guardians attended. The amount of the treasurers balance was <:5:33 12s. 2d. Cheques were granted as follows:—To Richd, Morris, relieving officer, C 170 to John Pirry, (litto, E 100 to Robert Prytherch, do., iSO amount of ouc d«>or relief for the fortnight, 1;315 ditto f.>r corresponding fortnight of last year, £334, 6s. 5d. Number of out-door paupers relieved for the fortnight, 4948 ditto for corresponding -fortnight of last year, 4665
I MELIDEN.
MELIDEN. FATAL ACCIDENT IN TUB LKAD MINES.-On Fri- day se'nnight, a miller named Robert Jones, was de. scending a shaft in his usual course of work, when a large stone from the debris of an excavation, loosened, it is supposed, by the percolation of water occasioned by the heavy rains, fell upon his head, and precipitated him to the bottom of the pit. Help vvus speedily at hand, but he was hauled up a lifeless body, his head being frightfully injured. A coroner's inquest was held on Saturday, when a verdict of accidental death was re- turned. By the calamity, a wife and five children have sustained all irreparable loss. This is the second fatal casualty in the same shaft during the present year,
MACHYNLLETH. I
MACHYNLLETH. I AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Machynlleth is the centre of a very extensive dis- trict comprehending portions of the three adjoining counties of Merioneth, Montgomery, and Cardigan, and it is here that for ages the principal fairs for the sale of stock have been held, and here, it can be recol- lected by persons still living, was held a weekly mar- ket for corn, at which buyers from Newtown. Welsh pool, an d other places usually attended as purc b asers for its transit into the lower end of the county. It was, in fact, the grand emporium of corn for this part of the Principality. The opening of the canal to New- town had a deteriorating effect upon the trade of Machynlleth, and since that period it had for some years declined, until its market had become a thing known only in name. Matters have considerably improved of late, and we anticipate the dawn of better things to the ancient seat of old Glendower. The soil of this district is well adapted for the culture of corn, turnips, and all kinds of roots, suitable to the feeding of cattle. All that is wanted is a spirit of energy, progress, and determination, in the bosom of the Celtic race their apathy ia not easily re- moved, nor their spirit of energy easily aroused, but we believe that nothing will tend so much to do this as the establishment of Agricultural Societies amon-r them, and the construction of railways through dif- ferent parts of this interesting coun try, so as to bring the Welsh more in competition wun omer races oi mankind,-so as to be carried, as it were per force, with the flood of progress, which now engrosses the attention and wonder of the world. The day was extremely favourable, and the blasts and storms of the previous days having subsided, the auspicious morning was ushered in with a clear sky. The town was early crowded with numerous visitors from all parts of the country; and at nine o'clock the ploughing match commenced in a field belonging to Mr. Lloyd, of Wynnstay Anns, at Dolgay, about a iyile from the town Seventeen stalwart ploughmen entered the list as competitors, and strove with might and main to attain the object of their wishes, in this instance, viz., the first prize. All certainly could not win but as we are com- manded by Divine Authority in another inattei* of still greater importance to covet the best gifts, so here the skill and exertion displayed hy thcse humble competitors, will prove to them (though at p esent unsuccessful) of great benefit hereafter, in urging them to greater diligence in acquiring a skilful know. ledge of an art, both scientific and incalculably useful. The work was well executed, and was much ap- proved by pad ies who were competent to judge of good ploughing. The judges were Mr, Lloyd, Llan- bryt) mair, and Mr. Owen, Mathafarn, and their award was received as just and impartial. THE YARD. The show yard was the same as that occupied on former occasions, which was a paddock adjoining Maengwyn house. The door was opened at 2o'clock for the visitors, who were mixiously waiting for ad- mittance. On our left hand, on entering the situa- tion usually occupied by horses, we were sorry to find it was nearly empty, only about half a dozen being shewn in the yard. This certainly can- not arise from the want of fine animals in this ex- tensive district, ivell worthy of being shown in competion not only here but in other exhibitions lower down in the kingdom; but from that apathe- tic spirit of the Welsh farmer, who is so slow to avail himself of anything that will tend to benefit himself or those more immediately dependent upon him. Those horses shewn were well worthy of atten- tion, an,1 commanded admiration from their fine svmiuetry and strength of limb. &c. The rest of the farmers stock shown was mileti more numerous, and though in this respect falling rather short we believe of last year, was of superior quality to former years. Cattle and sheep and pigs exhibited a decided improvement, from the recent introduction into the country, chiefly through the exertion of this society, of a .better breed of their different classes of animals. We were sorry to notice, that in consequence of the extremely unfavourable weather of the past sea- son, which has materially retarded the growth of all vegetables, cereals, and roots of all kinds, the table appropriated for the reception of these valuable ac- quisitions of human comforts was entirely empty. with the solitary exception of two fine traces of onions-one weighing 20 lbs., and the other 106 lbs., and some fine leeks sent in by Mr. Thruston, of Talgarth. We were glad to find that Mr. Halford, of Kerry, was agiin induced to become an exhibitor of his use- ftil ali-icultural implements at the Machynlleth Show Yar d He had a nice selection of most approved chaft and turnip cutters, &c., as also of ploughs and other articles well worthy of the farmers notice. We trust his exertions will be truly appreciated, and his implements extensively approved and patronized in this neighbourhood. EXTRA STOCK. I Among the extra stock which drew consiaeraDie I attraction, we noticed a splendid white short-horn bull, the property of Earl Vane. This fine animal, though only 18 months old, was of astonish- ing large size, and was highly commended by the I judges. It was lately presented to his Lordship by his Grace the Duke of Marlborough. Another cow of his Lordship's of the same breed, also a steer, were fine animals, and much noticed. A thorough Welsh (black) cow, a fine creature, and a Hereford cow. the property of Mr Atnvyl, Ll.vgwy. Among the sheep may be noticed a fine ram, as also four sheep, the property of Earl Vane, much admire). The sheep weie good, and much superior to last year. The pigs we;e of a superior sort, especially a hoar shown by Mr J. Morgan, and a sow by Mr Phelps. The following is a list of premiums awarded :— PLOUGHING. A champion prize of a Watch, to be competed for by the winners of the first prizes for plollghlllg with. out wheels each year since the commencement of the Society, value £ 4 —H. Jones, Hendreron. First Prize Best ploughman with horses abreast, and plough without wheels, £ 3- J. Williams, Maes- Second-best ploughman, ditto, El-Mr Jenkin, Henhafod. Third best ploughman, ditto, lOs-John Davies, Brynclygo. Best ploughman with horses abreast, and plough with wheels, f2-E James, YIlYs, Second best ploughman ditto, I-5s —E. Pugh, CeI. dyfnog. Third hest ploughman ditto, 7s, 6d-R, Lewis, Talgarth. CATTI.B— CLASS 1. Best bull of any breed, 2 years old and upwards. Class 2, £ 3 —Mr. J Lumley, Dolcorsllnyu. Best bull of any breed under 2 years old, Class 3, ill—Mr. iillis, Brynllwydwyn. Best bull, pure Welsh 2 years old and upwards, Class 4, £ 3-Mr. E. Evans, Tymawr, Towyn. Best bull, pu-e Welsh, under 2 years old. Class 5, £ 1 — No merit Best milch caw, pure Welsh, £ 2—Mr. R. Ry,ler, Best milh COlV auy breed El 10s,-Mr. Jones, Unicorn. CLASS 6, LJunwdu. ''Otren, M a- Bcst milch cOw, pure IVelsh, £ 2—Mr Owen, Ma- thafarn. CLASS 7, Bes' 2 years old heifer, Xi 10s.—Mr. C. J. Lloyd, Eagles Hotel. CLASS 8. Best yearling heifer, £ 1—Mr. Owen, Mathafarn. CLASS 9. Best pair of 2 year old steers, £ 2—Mr. J. Jones, Ynyshir. CLASS 10. Best pair of yearling steers, £2 — Mr. Davies, Dol- fmiddu. CLASS ll, Best fat cow, £2 Mr. Jones, Unicorn. HORSES—CLASS 1. Best cart stallion, ta-M Griffiths, Tynywern. ci.Aes 2. Best hack stallion. 1:2 103 D. Jonathan, Ystrad. CLASS 3. Best cart mare and foal, f3-Mr. E. Jones, Cem. tnes bychan cLASS 4. Best cart mare for breeding, £3 -Mr. Owen, Nfa- thafarn. CLASS 5. Best yearling cart coll or filly, £ 2—Mr. Lumley, Dolvcorslwvn. SIIHP-cr,ASS 1. Best Welsh mountain bred rar.i, more than a year old, zC2- Mr. J. Jones, Maes y pandy. CLASS 2. Best Welsh mountain bred ram, under a year old, £ 1 —Mr. R. Evans, Maeayperthu. CLASS 3. Best ram of any breed, 91 los.-lir. Hughes, Coedyddol. CLASS 4. Best pen of five Welsh mountain ewes, bred by the exhibitor, £ 2 — Mr. Evan Pugh, Pwllglas. CLASS 5 Best pen of five ewes, of any breed, £ 2.—Mr. Davies, Dolgradog. PIGS. CLASS 1. Best boar of any I)reed.-Ist, Cl, Mr. John Mor- gan, carrier 2nd, 10, Mr. David Thomas, butcher. CLASS 2. Best sow of any breed. Ist, £ 1, Mr. Meredith, Penrliyii 2nd, loi., Mr, D. Jones, Unicorn. The occupier of the best cultivated farm, rent tinder zC50, and iinpletiietit, the gift of Lady Ed- wards, £ 5.—Mr. Jervis, Ltaiibryiiiiiair. Best crop of swcdes, or swedes and mangoh1s, not less than two acres,-lst, jE5,Mr0?en,M.tth- afarn 2nd, £ 2, Mr. Davies, Dolyfonddu. Best crop of swedes, or swedes and mangolds, not less than one acre, £3.-No competitor. Best two acres of common turnips, £2,-No com- petitor. THE DINNER. For want of room we are obliged to defer the din- ner proceedings until next week.
MOLD.
MOLD. THE ROYAL FLINTSHIRE MILITIA.-On Tuesday last, the militia force for this county assembled for 28 days training at Mqld, accompanied by the following ollieers:-Hon. Col. Rowley; Captains Willis, Roper, Warren; Ensigns Shackle, and Richardson and Ad- jutant Captain Matthias. The regiment's full quota is 328, and already there are 323 enrolled, as fine a body of men as ever met on a parade ground. There were only 25 absentees, including live sick men, when the names were officially called over. THE COUNTY COURT.—The County Court for this district was held at Mold on Tuesday last, before E. h. Richards, Esq., Jud^e, when 89 plaints, and 7 judgment summonses came on for hearing. Amongst those which eXJitcd the greatest interest in court were the following two jury Cilses:- The Mold Lead Mine Company, (Limited) v. John Williams. This.plaint was entered to recover the sum of E14 7s. 10d., for damages sustained by the plaintiffs in consequence of defendant not pertorming a certain agreement entered into by him with them, to carry coal from the Rliyilygaled Colliery to Vron ISIl Lead lIline, for the use of the engine at the said mine, from the 13th Dec., 1859 to 31st May, 1800, at 2s. 3d. a ton.—.Mr. Cain Parry, Mold, appeared for plaintiffs, and Nlr. John- son Roberts on, Chester, for defendant. Several "-it- nesses were called, and a verdict in favour of plaintiils for £ 3 8s. 2d. was returned. W. H. Price, Flint, v. Edward Evans, Goodman Edwards, and Elizabeth Redfem, all of Flint.—This action was brought to recover the sum of Slo, being the damage sustained by the said plaintiff in consequence of the Joss of a mare which the defendants hired to be con- veyed to Denbigh at the time of the Eisteddfod held there about the 7th of August last, it WIIS alleged that the mare, on the following day, through overloading of the carriage, carelessness and improper driving, broke her leg, and was so injured as to necessitate her being destroyed, which was a loss estimated at £ 10 —Air. Johnson Robertson, Chester, for plaintiffs, and Mr. Gold Edwards, Denbigh, for defendants.- Verdict for plaintiffs, ES 8s. 6d. This case occupied a long time, and the business of the Court was not over until 10 o'clock in the evening.
PWLLHELI.
PWLLHELI. PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, Oct. 17th, before the Revs. John Owen (Chairman), J. P. Jones Parry, T. Lloyd Owen, John Jones, and Major Nanney. John Walters, Inspector of Police, churged Robert Owen with being drunk, at the parish of Llannor, on the 24th ult. The defendant admitted the charge, and WilS fined 5s. and costs, which he paid. Ketcuing Goods taken under a County Court execution. —Mr. James Rees, the High Biiliff of the County Court preferred a complaint against one Humphrey Parry, of the parish of Aberdaron, for having rescued certain goods, which were taken under an execution issued from the County Court against him. It appeared from the evidence, that after the distraint was made, a bailiff of the name of Andrew Jones, was left in posses- sion of the goods, and on a ccrtain night, viz the 7th of September, the household furniture were nearly all re moved therefrom. It also transpired, that previous to the night in question, certain cattle, &c were also taken away, but there was no evidence to connect the defendant with being cognizant of this removal. M E. b, ?, who appeared for the d?j?tid.nt contended that the defendant ought net to be convicted, as the evidence adduced on the part of the complainant, as he (the defendant) was not seen, according to the evi- dence, to have participated in the removal. It was not shewn that he was in the house at all that night. Their Worships observed, that the presumption was, that the defendant was in the house, for as the bailiff had sworn be wus seen there that night, and also on the fol. lowing morning, and this house was his domicile. The defendant was convicted and ordered to pay a penalty of Mand costs, to be levied by distress, and in default of sufficient distress, three months' imprisonment. Assault. -Griffith Griffiths v. Thomas Evans This was a charge of assault, preferred against the defendant, for having, at the Jolly Farmers Inn, Refaitnewydd. near Pwllheli, on Wednesday, Oct. 10tb, assaulted tht complainant. Mr. Picton Jones, who appeared for the defendant, rigidly cross-examined the complainant as to his constani habit of annoying persons whom he might come in con- tact with and after hearing the evidence of Mr. Park, whose testimony wept to prove that the complainant was the first aggressor, the Magistrates dismissed the sum. mons. Affiliation Elizabeth Griiffth sought to affiliate a child upon Thomas Prichard. Mr. Picton Jones for comp'aiijitnt Nlr. E. M. Roberts for defendant. Mr. Roberta* upon theea e being entered into, to save the fi ne of the Court, ad.nitfed the pntermty of the child, mid urged upon their Worships not to grant the u»ual order, as the amount sought to he mitigated on account, as wiis alleged, that both parties had made an agreement, and thot his client was willing to do so, hut that the complainant hud refused, although an agreement had been made. Mr. Picton Jones, on the other hand, dCllied that his cYv ut bad r- fused to fulfil her promise the defendant had given notice for a license, and never went rie^r to get the same and moreover, unler a recent decision of the Court of Queen's Bench, the Justices were only to look at the maintenance of tht child, and not as to any agree- ment that might be entcrcd into between the parcnts. The Justices grauied the usual order. Boftour.u SESSIONS, Thursday, October 18 Before H. Hunter Hughes, Esij., Mayor, and John Edwards, Esq. E Agsm,zf,Tohn Jones, of Ynys, near Pwllheli, pre- ferred a J-111, Pugh Hughes, or this town, tor having unlawfully assaulted him at the Black Lion Tavern, on Monday last. The defendant did not a;>ptar, and the charge beinj clearly prov-d. he was COII- in a week -in default, ore month's imprisonment and hard labour.
HUABON.
HUABON. CAUTION TO FABMUKS.—On Monday evening last ihe I'nb imt., die cattle hcimifjiiiff tu Mr. liobert Davies, of Ty Oanol, in tli; parish of Kuahon, by some means j."1' into a tie'd ol growing wheat, and ate the crop to such an extent, that ifve cows and a bull tlied from being overgorged.
ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. CATHEDRAL SERVICES.—SUXD.VV, ing.—Chant, Naies in A Deutn, J «ck- son F; Jubilate, King in F; Suictus, Bryan in G; Kyrie, Tullis in G: Artluon, "O how amiable/ Hiobai'd&on.—Evening.C iaat, Henley in E Service, Nares in F • Anthem, Tuoti O God art praised ill 8ion," Greene. Organist, K. A. Aikins. l'.S' In re- sidonce.—The Lord Bish >p, and the Very Iter, the Deau. SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THK GOSPEL IM FOIIEIGN PAHTS. — On Sunday Ist, the Itigl)t Rt-Y. the Lord Bishop of Labuan, (a British settlement in the island of Borneo, in the Eastern Arehipelago.) preached a sermon in the Cathedral,on behalf of the above Society, 11 Then Pettr opened his mouth, and sai I, Ol a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons" His Lordship, e'ueidatad bis text by a cursory review of the preceding incidents of the chapter the dream and conversion of Cornelius and his reinatrkable vision and mandate at .lopp* and tiie miraculous change wrought in his mind with regard to the obligations of the G ispei dispensation, removing in an instant from his mental vision the mists of his Jewish prejudices, and the e,rllIsi.l'ne-s of tlivil- aiicielit institutions, causing him to excllÎrn in the words of thetext," Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons." He ex- tended the application of the principle and its obligations to every individual professing the Protestant religion in all p u ts of the globe where the sceptre ol Britain was dominant, and wherever th tlclg of her commerce waved He then entered at once into the general argument of his discourse, commenting, expounding, and enforcing it in a strain of fervid, solemn, and impressive eloquence, which itiust rt!tnHiFl long titiefftc:ed from the memories and hearts of the assembled congregation. In his pero- ration, be emphatically and vehemently nrged—and with regard to the members of the Established Church more especHllly-the absolute necessity of zealous action and unwearying co-operation in the work so significantly assigned by Heaven for English nen to do, giving warn- ing from his own practical experience of the fatal con- sequences of relaxing, even for a season, in effort and energy, and illustrating by incidents within his own ob- servation the retrogres ion and misgiving of many who had apparently Iwen established in the faith and practice of our Church, into idolatry or I"homedanism, and in ■ line instances into the pale of the Roman communion, maintaining that a much greater amount of funds were indispensable to supply and keep in trust an adequate number of labourers in that vineyard in which this mighty country was called to labour. In consequence of the very wet and boisterous weather, the congregation was not numerous and the collection fell short of last vear's amount. A public meeting was held on Monday in aid of the Society, the Lord Bishop of the diocese presiding, supported hy the Bishop of Labuan. A great number of the clergy attended, when upwards of A:20 was col- lected
I WREXHAM.
WREXHAM. MUNICIPAL ELECTION.— With reference to the munici. pal election, from all we can learn up to the present time, the municipal election of 1860 is likely to stand pre-em- inent in the annals of party contests in the borough of Wrexham. The fight will not, however, be between Toi-y and Liberal, but simply between the two would-be governing powers—licensed victuallers and tradesmen, the former being known as the" red" list, and the latter as the" white" list. The retiring councillors are T. Edgworth, Esq., ihe ex-mayor; Mr. J. Bury, account- aiit Mr. G. Bayley, publisher; and Air. Daniel Jones, cheesemonger. All belong to the white list party, and the strength of the opposite party will be invited to dis. place all those gents by their own candidates, in the event of their seeking re-election. The" reds" may perhaps succeed in removing the two latter ents, but to displace the two former the work would be difficult.
COLONEL TOTTENHAM'S STATEMENTS…
COLONEL TOTTENHAM'S STATEMENTS AT THE CORWEN AND DOLGSLLEY RVILWAY MEETINGS. To the Editor of the North Wales Chronicle- Sir,-At the railway meeting, at Dolgelley, Colonel Tottenham thought fit to call attention to a newspaper report <)1' what he stated at a previous meeting, at Corwen, and to slate that such report waa incorrect, and that he did not on that occasion state" That his company did not. intend to provide means to go to Bala this year, ana that he would, therefore, support a Denbigh, Ruthin, and Corwen Extension to Bala as against the West Midland," and that the report to that etfect was iiicorrect. I tclt it due to the reporter at once to say that my recollection entirely confirmed the newspaper statement, and was, therefore, at variance with Colonel Tottenham's explanation. I have since communicated with several gentlemen who were present at tho Cirwen meeting, and, without exception, their recollection agrees with mine. I con- sider this letter called for, inasmuch as there were hut few gentlemen piesent at the Do'gelley meeting who were at the meeting at Corwen to which Colonel Tot- tenham alluded. I may add, that neither I nor any of the gentlemen with whom I have communicated on this subject, have the slightest recollection of Colonel Tottenham having stated "th it Mr Robertson intended to propose a railway from Corweu to Bala. 1 am. Sir, your obedient servant, J. W. JOHNS. Cumberland-street, Hyde Park, London, 17Lh October, 1860.
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I ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. COMMISSIONERS' MEETI.VO.—At a meeting of the commissioners held on Tuesday last, at the Town Hall, Robert Edward, Esq., in the chair, it was resolved th it a committee be appointed for the purpose of see- ing what could be done at Penmachno fur the purpose of protecting the lives of the public. MELANCHOLY DEATH BY Dii0WNiN0.-0a Monday evelling last a puor man of tho name of Isaac Davies, wont about half past eight o'clock down to the harbour to meet his son, who was on board one of the vessels laying in the port; he went as far as Mr. Richards's wharf, when he missed his footing nd f*ell to the tide, and ere any assistance could be had be met with a watery grave. An iuquest was held on the body before J. M. Davies, Esq., coroner, when a verdict of Accidental Death was returned.
CARNARVONSHIRE SESSIONS.
Mr. Evan Richard Owen lIIr, Robert Owen, Castle-square Mr. Richard Rowlands, Bang\,r.etreet. Mr. J. O. Williams, High-street m John Wvnn, Ncwoorough..street Mr. p?ttr F? flip, Pool-%treet M?RM.wm').<m!.UMrn? Mr. Rober! Griffith, druggist, Pigh-,tr.?t MHichM.tR'imth.dr?.tr. 't'utf-tqmre Mr. Rob"rt \V1IHan", nailor, C.v*tle-square The notile CHAIRMAN, in charging the Grand Jury, said there were only five cases to lie laid before them, two of which were of so trilling a character that it was very much to be regretted that they could not be dis- posed of in another place. With respect to two of the prosecutions, one was a charge of assault with intent to commit a rape, and when they took into consideration the time the assault was made and the state defendant was in, and some other circumstances which would perhaps be laid be fore them. they would probably be inclined to look IIpon the affair more in the light of a drunken frolic than any intention to commit a rape. The charge was a VNY serions one to make, and it was desirable the Grand Jury should give the case every attention. With regard to another charge of wounding, it appeared from the despositions that the prosecutor Was the principal aggressor; lie got the defendant upon the ground, knelt upon hiin, and prevented him from defending himself. The Grand Jury were auuie that any person attacked was, ullder certaill CirClll11st,ces at liberty to take measures for defence; the prisoner was not able to defend himself, and unluckily he committed the offence charged against him. The Grand Jury would, theretore, take into consideration, whether the defendant was justified in taking the iriWns he did to defend himself. He had no oiher remarks to make, and urged the Grand Jury to return into court with a bill us soon as possible. A Caution to Prosecuting Attorney*—The CHAIR- MAN called attention to the cureless manner in which the depositions had been prepared in a case, by the clerk to the magistrates of the borough of Cantar von. He supposed the clerk was paid for prepuing the depositions, and he trusted tint in future he would take a little more care in the preparation of them. Stealing Ifilili. Boots at Carnarvon William Henry Woodhou-e, 28, Weaver, was charged ivith stealing a pair of militia boots, at Carnarvo i, on the 3rd ot Oct. inst. Mr. R. D, Williikitis pro,eeuted. The facts of the case are very simple. On the night in question, the prosecutor, who is a private in the Carnarvonshire Militia, and the prisoner slept in Hie same room, and on the following morning prosecutor missed his boots. The prisoner >vas found to have sold them on the salllc dilY to John Roberts, who keeps the Arvon Tavern between Carnarvon and Bmgor. William Owen, quarter-master sergeant, proved that the boots produced %vei-e a part of the stores of the 0 trnarvonshire Militia. The prisoner, in his defence, said he bought the boots for three shil- lings and sixpence from a militiaman, named Roberts, who was in coloured clothes, He sold them again for four shillings to John Roberts, ol the Arvon Tavern The jury found the prisoner guilty, and he was sentenced to three months' imprisonment wirh hard labour, to commence at the expiration of a month's imprisonment he is at present undergoing as a vagrant. Robbery at Conway. — Wiliian Owen, IB, potter, was charged with stealing one spring balance, the property of Joseph Duddell,one spring balance, the property of Evan Evans, and one spring balance, the property of John Rowlands, at Conway, in September last. Mr. Picton Jones, instructed by .Mr. William Hughes, of Conway, appeared for the prosecution the prisoner was defended by Mr. R. D. Williams. It appeared that the prisoner went to the house of Evan Evans, and finding only a littlc girl there, sent the child for her mother, and while she WaS away, he abstract- ed the spring balance in question, which he afterwards sold to Peter Jones, a waterman of Llandudno. In- spector Evans apprehended the prisoner, who told him that he sold two sprillg halances which ho bud from his aunt at Conway he denied having been at the house ol the prosecutor Evans, When cross-examined, Inspector Evans stated that he had ascertained that the prisonci had had two spring balances from his autit. iNIr. R. D. Williams for the prisoner, contended that the identity of the spring balance had not been proved. The jury convicted the prisoner. The two other indictments against him were not proceeded with. The prisoner who had been twice before imprisoned for ahsentillg himself from militia drill, and once committed for trial, when the Grand Jury ignored the bill, was now sen- tenced to three months' imprisonment with hard labour. Unlawful Wounding at Carnarvon.—The Grand Jury found a true bill against William Roberts, 22, quarry- man, (on bail), charged with having unlawfully wounded Richard J ones, at Carnarvon, in August last. Mr. R. D. WILLIAMS, who appeared for the prosecu- tion, said, that in the absence of Ilr. P,)well, the pri. soner's counsel, caused by a severe domestic, affliction, he should not proceed with the case at the present ses- sions. The Court adjourned the case until next sessions, and ordered the recognizances of the prisoner and the several witnesses to be eiiiarged until that time. Bills Ignored.- The Grand Jury ignored the bill against William Humphreys, 39, labourer, (on bail) charged with stealing turnips, the property of Henry Jones, in the parish of Bangor, in August last; also the bill against William Jones, 58, innkeeper, (on bail), charged with assaulting with intent to ravish Margaret Roberts, at Llanaelbaiarn, in September last. The court rose at a quarter past one o'clock, the criminal business having been concluded. Attorneys Pirserit- Robert Wiiliams, Esq., senr., R. D. Williams, Esq., Robert Williams, Esq., junr., E. Breese, Esq., J. W. Hughes, Esq ,J. Picton Jones, Esq., W. Hughes, Esq., Conway.