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-inistry will net be climbed into in the- 08\11'D, th, hich some of the men on that plat- Øl8Dn(', lObed into it. As I said before, they were forøJ C llØ IIDd mes. Some with grey hairs, and  ? down still remaining on their c'c?' ?p.?g were men with intelligence beaming f ¡re. heir e\"e, and others whose dullness was ?CeF. f rl a, their eye6l, and others whose dullness was fr<1l11 t I printed on their featuressome who, IDd['hb¡! 'Ufl' ?iH leave their mark on their con- in tbe ail's.' others whose only province will be iD ?,e atience of those whose misfortune tj)6 patience of those whose misfortune it *l1' e to listen to them. Truly, a mixed lot, j! \11'11 f 't ragged even, and worse than that. Let part 0 '? ?;n keep at a distance, bowling-if 1J ope thf'v mugt—in the wilderness—a land tr'°°U!rhly congenial to their minds, barren, and tr.oroulDe ?ort. The feature ot these services is (I t" \\er\' of the address and charge, and to this ü: 1'1 rt' co,ee two men in the prime of life who duty ? ttain«'d to a considerable status in the con- ha,e a Tbe two are thoroughly opposite in D.'O;er ?i habits of thought; one chosen for *? ?? n"ct'on because of what he /MS accom. t:'[', I, the other because of what is believed he PU,'le'l, T' be t h. I' -b. The one began at his climax '111 a,e d .t Th dd t:,e j^r finished at it. The one address palpably t,e I! of the lamp from beginning to end. The feC0D d bad no appearance of premeditation, and ""ND -t d h we not known it was prepared, we should 1.8 ¡.V{> SUlwcteà it. In the one there was but intellect, in the second there was 't'Inat idtellect, in the second there was "l than intellect, and what is better than 1J c' heart. The one speaker appeared as if •Ce »lai merely connins a task which he durst not te ¡ d. fl. ,? from th? second as if ke performed a duty, and felt to the full the responsibilities "C'.t The one appeared to be merely eerious, the ?" .? ?a- terribly in earnest. The one laboured m.,iter his subject, the other proved himself ti t, W. er both ot hIS subject and of his congrega- l, Toe one-but why carry the comparison   further r KAMBLEE,
Trf VOLUNTEER, ENCAMPMENT…
Trf VOLUNTEER, ENCAMPMENT AT 11 EHYL. fne Kimtshire L-C tic Volanteers, together -it a the corps of Carnarvon and Port. ptloc, which form the 1st Administrative IOI), have held their second encamp- wen: at Rhyl during the latter part of last .tig of this week, and their second b VouiiC has been marked with even more decided than the first. There were sage prophets ho, unheeding the advice of a profound thinker, never to prophecy unless they were certain, foretold that the effects of the first encampment would be a very perceptible diminution in the volunteer ranks, and that it would be found when tbe time came again for the men to go under can- tha,, numbers bad resigned their positions T.- t)tr than again enter for a short time upon the realities of martial life. Never was there a more b: prophecy uttered, or, as the facts prove, a g-, ater calumny passed upon the real spirit of our "ci:;zen soldit-rs," for whilst last year the total number of volunteers present was 539, this year the number was not less than 669, being an in- crease of 130; and the spirit with which the t(.rer.il duties were entered upon, the ease with which tne mvii accommodated themselves to their portion, shewed that there was an earnestness in TH"work. TOP camp was pitched about a mile una hi]f from'Rbjl on the Prestatyn side, in a £ "ld to the east of Tynewydd road, the same fi-e a« vas eccupied last year, and the position of tLe camp showed the judiciousness of those upon iiu the choicr fell. The tents were protected Oil tue sea side by the large sand hills, whilst on the "Hltb side there was a large space of open prouud which suited admirably for the purposes o! rlli. About 120 tents were pitched, each com- pany occupying a line of the bell shaped tents in which they were domiciled, whilst at the eastern end were large marquees for officers' mess, can- teen, orderly room, guard room, &c. The camp 11';<- pitched by fatigue parties from the respective cjrps _nder the control of their respective ser- vant instructors, and it was said Dy tnose com- e (. 0 a' petent to judge of such matters that a better CM sip could no: have been formed by soldiers of the line. A severe injury to the knee prevented Captain and Adjutant Priestley from taking the active part in the military duties of the camp which be did last year. The staff officers present were Lieutenant Colonel Coake, commanding the battalion Major Casson, Captain and Adjutant Cl,yton, V.C., adjutant of the Carnarvonshire Koval Militia (who kindly undertook the duties, owing to the accident from which Captain and Adjutant Priestley was suffering rendering him, an invalid), Surgeon-Major Tubsbaw, Quarter- Master Freakley. Sergeant Major Eaton (Fiint), and ,¡:;j4aht Sergeant Major Leggitt (Caer- gwrle). The corps officers present were-Mold, Captain Evton, and Lieutenants Lloyd and M irston Hawarden, Captain Vickers and Lieut. Ward Rhyl, Captain Wright and Lieutenant Fuller; Holywell, Captain E. J. Davies and Lieu- tenant J. Lloyd-Price Flint, Captain Howard fi-.td Lieuteunnt C. Dyson Caergwrle, Lieutenants JoniiHon and Lloyd Carnarvon, Captain Thomas and Lieatenants Rees and Jones Portmadoe, Ca tain Spooner and Lieutenant Hughes. The total number of volunteers on parade on Monday wa' CG9, which included 23 officers. 47 sergeants 40 band and buglers and 559 rank and file. There were absent on leave, 99 and without leave, 1-6 thus showing the total enrolled strength of the battalion to be 784 of all ranks. The camp had a variety of natural beauty surrounding it which lent a charm to the scece, on the one side was the sea in all the fulness of its majestic beauty, and on the otker an extended view was to be gained of the lovely Vale of Clwyd, varied ever and anon by the passing of heavily laden trains on the Chester and Holyhead Railway, which bore hun- dreds of visitors from every part ef the country to witness the novel scene, and to visit their rela- tives and friends in their improvised homes. The o-ily :tutithesis to the beauty of the scene to the Volunteers was the fact that they were assembled not s i much for pleasure as for military duty pure a?: i simple, and volunteers, whatever their home tab-.ts may be, had to be prepared to shake off the urowsy god when the clear notes of the reveille wer" sounded by Bugle-major Wilson, at half-past L-,L, in the morning or when told off for sentry to be prepared to march out in full accoutre- ments to take their posts on distant parts of the camp and challenge all who would attempt to in- trude during the night. These were matters, however, which the Volunteers had to expect, and as Lieut. Colonel Cooke imbued into the men & truely military spirit as much by example as by pm-ept, they entered the work most heartily, and discinrged the duties very efficiently. The orders Of each day's proceedings necessitated that every ul:i nteer, officers as well as men, should be up ami doing at half-past five in the morning. By su o'clock they had to have their tent set in order, and their beds neatly put away, bet in fact the latter was an easy fact, for with only a water- proof to lie upon and a stout rug to cover them, the work of making and putting aside their beds war one of the easiest they had to discharge. By hair-past six they had to be drsssed and on the groKhd far early parade, leaving too care of pro- viding breakfast upon certain of their body, men having been toid off to act as cooks for each com- pany, and they were directed by Private James T.iunsey, 22nd Regiment, now stationed at Man- chester. Whilst the Volun'eers were under arms in the morning, the cooks were lighting the fires iu the primitive trenches dug in the ground to the east of the encampment, and preparing the morning's meal of coffee and bread and batter for their comrades. Although this was the regulation fare, and food which to a goo4 appetite whetted by an hour and a half's heavy drill was quite palatable, there were evidences that the men in- dulged in eome self-provided luxuries. At eight o'clock the meal was partaken of, and a couple of hoursoeing ailowed the men to set their toilettes in order, they were again ander arms at half-pa-t ten for morning parade. The cooks were again to their duties, for what with the cleansing of the crockery, the preparation of the meat and new potatoes, and the various etceteras of domestic life, they bad quite as much work to get through as they conlii well complete before the main body turned in for their meal at one o'clock. One pound of beef or mutton, together with a very liberal supply of excellent new potatoes and a pint of beer was the regulation allowance for each man s dinner, a supply which cannot be well called 44 short commons." Bread, butter, tea, coffee, fcujr&r, &c., were also doled out in equally liberal proportions, the contractors fcr the respective commodities fulfilling their agreements most satis- factorily. At halt-past two the bugle was sanded to dress for parade, and at three o'clock the Volunteers were on the field again going through their various evolutions. The whole object of the encampment was to inure the m-1. to tbe difficulties of real martial life, so that they may not be novices to any part of the duties they may be called to discharge should they be summoned io the scene of active service, and so discipline was kept, and camp law strictly enforced, a couple of offenders having bad exemplary punish- nient meted out to them to show that breaches of the rules would not be tolerated among military mtn, both men b?in? dismissed their corps, in the presence of the battalion, and one being a non- 'nmmii.sifjrjed officer was Btripj^d of his stripes. li-ides the duties we have natned, the men had to •'et ?e on quarter and rear guard, six men being tOld off for tins service night and day in charge of ¡¡, sergeant and corporal. There were also picket and orderly duties regularly performed. The Kroiiiid was thus strictly guarded by the posted S'lirits who walked their respective rounds in full military stylo, and none dare venture within the .inn. unii ,~s they were provided with a pass from < ilicer or at ouch times as the camp was open to i ibhc inspection. The weather upon the whole \Ii:¡" very favorable, and the volunteers l.ad ti eir wcll bronzed by tbe rays of the fun. 1.J f', 'II d b l!Dt fell occasionally during the eneem jsnent. but Iur the 1),lIt during the Hiht". fa Uiat it had a moiit desuutic effect in cucling the atmosphere j for the next day's drill, it waa scarcely welcomed by the night sentries who "walked their dreary ronnds" to the music of the flowing sea and the patter of the rain upon the tents of their more snugly enaconsced companions. However, these inconveniences were reduced to a minimum by water-proof overcoats being provided for the men who had to brave the storms in keeping watch over the bivouac. Between the close of the after- noon drill and the time to retire for the evening the men not on duty were allowed to visit the town or to amuee themselves after the bent of their own inclinations. Racing and other games were indulged in with a freedom from restraint which men who had been for the most part kept close during the preceding twelve months, could thoroughly enjoy. Others enjoyed a walk into the favorite summer resort, or strolled along the sands appreciating the healthfulness of the cooling zephyrs which rippled the surface of the waters. In the evenings the first post sounded at ten o'clock, and the last post at half-past ten, the signal for all lights to be put out being given at 11 o'clock, when the camp was closed for the night. Good humour was the characteristic of the en- campment, and when the time for the dismissal, of the volunteers to their homes arrived, many were the regrets expressed that they had to separate themselves from a scene which had afforded them experience, pleasure, and healthful recreation. The camp itself was the very picture of order and cleanliness, attributable per. haps to the indefatigable commanding officer and his staff in their searching daily inspection and the personal pride of the occupants of the various tents that the inspection should not reveal any cause of complaint against them. On Saturday evening a competition in singing was got up among the volunteers, liberal prizes being given by the officers to the best comic and sentimental singers. Several competitors from the various corps entered with zest into the amusing contest, insomuch that Colonel Cooke and the other officers found that they had under- taken no easy task in adjudicating on the merits of the competitors. The officers' mess and the canteen were supplied by Mr Barfoot, of the Royal Oak Hotel, Mold, whose caterir.g was of the highest order, and reflected the highest credit upon him for the unsparing manner in which he labored to give complete satisfaction. The Battalion Band, conducted by Bandmaster Foulkes, played the whole of the music required during the encampment, and also discoursed sweet music in the evenings whilst the officers were at dinner. It was purposed holding camp service on the ground on Sunday, bat the weather proving unfavourable in the morning, they attended a special service in Rhyl church, when an excellent and appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. Canon Morgan, M.A., vi.ar of Rhyl. On Sunday evening a concert of sacred j music was given upou the ground by members of the Carnarvon crops, which was attended by the volunteers and a large company of ladies and gentlemen from Rhyl. A number of anthems and hymns were beautifully sang by them, and they were accompanied on an harmonium by one of their number. Several members of the Holywell crops also joined in singing a selection of sacred pieces, accompanied by Private Christmas Evans. Monday was the chief day of the encampment, and the one which attracted the largest number of visitors, it being estimated that not less than 3,000 or 4,000 persons came into town by the Chester and Holyhead and the Vale of Clwyd lines of railways alone. The outskirts of the camp and the sand banks close to, were densely packed with people, who showed an anxiety to become acquainted with the details of a life so novel to these parts, and when the camp was thrown open they invaded the canvass homes of the volunteers, and appeared to be surprised at the completeness of the arrangments down to every minute detail, and not the least in- teresting sight was the strange contrivance by which the pans containing the food were heated. The visitors on this day included several of the leading gentry of the county, and the scene, novel aud interesting as it was, was brightened by the gay costumes of the ladies in their summer at- tire, In the afternoon the battalion was inspected by Colonel Cooper, commanding the 23rd Brigade depot at Wrexham, who was accompanied on the ground by Major-General Pearce and Major Rigby The camp and the corps books were first examined, and afterwards the volunteers marched in full dress on to the drill ground, where they were put through various battalion manoeuvres by Colonel Cooke, the officer commanding. The march past was done in an excellent manner, the whole com- pany marching as one body with faultless pre- cision, which brought down upon the volunteers the praise of veteran soldiers. At the close of the inspection, Colonel Cooper, the inspecting officer, addressed the battalion in a thoroughly military manner-short but to the purpose. He compli- mented the men on the manner they had under. gone their drill, which he said was very creditable. and while giving them credit for what they de- served, he could not at the same time dismiss them without alluding to a little fault which he noticed in some of the companies of the battalion-viz, that of want of steadiness in the ranks. It was essentially necessary that men should be steady when under arms—but in conclusion he was happy to state that the various evolutions had been gone through with marked precisian, and it would afford him much pleasure in reporting most fa- vourably of the battalion to head quarters. Camp- ing out he strongly recommended.it wss beneficial to the men in every sense- Daring the afternoon the following officers underwent examination for certificates of proficiency-Lieutenants Rees aad Jones (Carnarvon corps); Lieutenant Hughes, (Portmadoc); Lieutenants Lloyd and Marston (Mold); Lieut. Fuller (Rhyl); and Lieut. Dyson (Flint.) After the inspection, the volunteers re- turned to camp to tea, and the next day they separated for the year, in the hope of having ano- ther opportunity of meeting under similar aus. picious circumstances next year. The result of the encampment must be highly gratifying to Colonel Cooke and the whole staff of officers, for so thoroughly were the arrangements made and carried out, that in every particular there was not a hitch to mar the even current of the whole pro- ceedings and so judiciously was the discipline carried out that among the 700 volunteers who as- sembled and submitted themselves to military life, only two were found who committed a breach of the rules-a fact which of itself speaks not only to the credit of the officers, but to that of the whole battalion, indicative as it is that the volun- teers were conscious of the importance of method and order. The battalion is one which the worthy Colonel might feel proud to command, and the volunteers congratulate themselves that they are commanded by auch experienced and scientific officers and clever disciplinarians. The appear- ance of the whole encampment on the last day was indicative of health, and proved that the volunteers had not only benefited from the military advantages which it afforded, but also improved in health from their bivouac. On Tuesday the prize meeting of the Flintshire Rifle Association commenced at Rhyl, when prizes given by the Lord Lieutenant of the County (S. R. Hughes, Esq.), the Earl of Denbigh. Lieutenant-Colonel Cooke, P. Ellis Eyton, Esq., M.P., and Members of the Association were com- peted for. A return of the winners will appear next week, as the firing could not be completed on Tuesday.
ITRAFFIC RECEIPTS.
I TRAFFIC RECEIPTS. 1876. Great Western ) JE133.968 West Midland ? l'-75. South W?les. I X133,128 1 S7fi. London and North Western .) X177:502 Shrewsbury and Hereford I I'? i- -D. Shropshire Union J jE182,2jO CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—(17s miles open)—Tramc tor the week ending June 11,1876. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £1.861 Os Od mer- chandise, minerals, and cattle, 12,043 Os Od; total for the week, 13,1)04 Os Od; aggregate to this date, £ 77,688. Corresponding week last year (178 miles open) Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, degs and mails, £1,554 Os Od merchandise, minerals, and cattle, £1,8S2 Os Od total for the week, £ 3,436 Os Od; aggre- gate ditto, £ 74.165.
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JOHN WILLIAMS, aged 37, a pitman, was on Wednesday indicted at the Darham Assizes for the wifal marder of his brother-in-law. John Wales, at Edmondsley, on the 23rd of of Jane. Prisoner had an altercation with his wife respect- ing some money, when he loaded his gnn and threatened to shoot her. She went out and he followed, but was prevented from carrying out his threat. He returned home, when decased entered prisoner's house to pacify him. Prfsoner after a threat raised his gun and fired. Deceased was very near, and besides being shot was set on fire, and died the following day. Prisoner wis taken red-handed in the outrage to the police. He was found gniltv, and sentence to death passed. Prisoner stood during the whole of the trial withoat manifesting the slightest anxiety, and after the sentence bad been passed ho coolly turned towards deceased's brother, and, holding up his hand, said, I thank you for this." Two or three doses daily of Pepper's Quinine and Iron Tonic causes a wonderful improvement to those in weak or disordered state of health and s'ufiering from prostration of strength, nervous derangement, neural;,ric affections, aches and puitis of every kind, sluggish circulation, depressed k;>;ril. imperfect oi- gestio!i, &-c. By the formation of new blood and its vivifying effect on the nerve centres it develops new health, strength, and energy quickly. An increased appeti-c is aiwavs an effect ot Pepper's Quinine and i ro!i T lj ic. Thirtv-two doses a-e contained in the ■is vl b Jt tl; next fcize, lis, stone jars, 22s.
ITHE "ANCIENT SHEPHERDS' "…
THE "ANCIENT SHEPHERDS' ANNI- VERSARY. On Monday last the Rose of Wrexham (1594) Lodge of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds held their annual feast at the Seven Stars Inn, Chester-street. The members assembled at the Club-house, and forming in procession, marched to Church, headed by the band of the Royal Denbigh Militia. The Rev. M. Shelton preached an appropriate sermon from the 11th verse of the 10th chapter of John, I am the good shepherd the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." At the close of the service the members re-formed, and after parading the principal streets visited the residences of the honorary members, calling at the Mayor's, Mr Low's, Grove Park, &c., after which they adjourned to the Seven Stars, where a most substantial dinner was served np in good style by the hostess, Mrs Sandland. the waiting arrangements under the superintendence of Mr Compton, being all that could be desired. Mr Alderman J. C. Owen presided, Mr H. V. Palin, the lodge doctor, being also present, and on the removal of the cloth, the Chairman, in proposing the health of Her Majesty the Queen, said he was sure they would all join with him in that the good Providence of the Almighty might keep this country out of a calamitous war. (Hear, hear.) But in any event, and under all circumstances, Englishmen invariably did their duty, and always proved themselves loyal to their Queen and Country. (Applause.) Band-" God save the Queen." In giving the health of the Prince of Wales, the Chairman observed that he knew they would honour the toast with the same cordiality as they had drank to the health of his illustrious mother. He had hoped that the Prince of Wales would visit the forthcoming Eisteddvod, and he had been, with many others, greatly disappointed by learning from Sir Watkin that his Royal Highness had been recommended by his medical advisers not to come down to the Eisteddvod, having done so much work in India that he mast keep quiet, and not come down to Wrexham to knock himself ap. (Hear, hear, and laughtir) He was sorry the Prince could not visit his native place, but they might yet hope to have him amongst them, as his Royal Highness, being one of the Field Marshals, would probably visit Wrexham to open .the military centre" for them. (Applause and laughter.) Band—" God bless the Prince of Wales." The next toast was the health of the Bishop, and Clergy, and Ministers of all denominations, the Chairman remarking that their respected and worthy Vicar had been present at their last anni- versary, and he hoped he was enjoying himself at the present time on the continent, and would return home in good health. (Hear, hear.) The Secretary, Mr G. Price, added that the vicar had last year preached them au excellent sermon, and they bad that day listened to an equally admirable discourse from the Rev. Mr Snelton—the arguments and subjects of both preachers being almost identical. (Hear, hear.) The Chairman then gave The army, navy, and volunteers," advising them to "keep the powder dry in case of emergency, and coupled with the toast the name of Bandmaster Wells, who in responding said he had been for twenty- three years connected with the army, in which he thought there was great improvement. Ttie sore question at the present time was that of re- cruiting, there being some thousands of mencomiog out this year and next as Cardwellites," and the probability was that ere long every man would be made a soldier. He thanked them for so cordially receiving the toast they had just honoured. (Applause). Mr Sykes also re- sponded on behalf of the Volunteers, remarking that their motto was Simply 44 Defence not de- fiance." (Hear, hear). The Chairman said, as they were oo doubt all anxious to go to the Green, he would propose I three toasts in one, viz.: The Hawarden Dis- trict," The Members of the Order generally," and The Rose of Wrexham Lodge," to all of which he wished health and prosperity. (Ap- placse). He was glad to see from the report that they were still increasing their funds, net- withstanding the heavy draw upon the new lodge. Their financial position was satisfactory, al- though it had been perhaps an -exceptional year as regarded the sick pay, but he hoped their worthy doctor, Mr Palin, would keep them all henceforth in good health, and ke therefore beg- ged them to drink to his good health, long life, and prosperity. (Applause). Mr Palin having suitably responded, proposed the health of their worthy Chairman, which was warmly received, with three hearty cheera, which the Secretary observed ought to be thirteen, as Mr Gwen never failed to be present at their anni- versary. (Hear, hear). Band For he's a jolly geod fellow." The Chairman, in responding, said he always endeavoured to be amongst them whenever he possibly could, and he was glad to see them in so prosperous a condition. Let them 41 go on and prosper," and find out the individual benefit de- rivable from the institution. (Hear, hear). Affliction was inherent to heman nature, and such lodges as their own were not only serviceable to the members themselves but to the country at large, for a man by this means made himself independent and did cot 41 come upon the rates." He paid for himself, and, as it were, had a bank of his own," and therefore lived and died an in- dependent man. (Applause. Bro. Smith then proposed The health of the Secretary and Officers of the Lidge," remarking that their worthy secretary had, in conjunction with the other officers, worked hard and zealously in securing the present prosperity of the Lodge. (Applause). The Health of the Hostess," and thanks for the admirable dinner she had provided, brought the toast list to a close, and the members and their friends subsequently adj iurned to the Green in Chester Road, where dancing was kept up with much spirit until about nine o'clock. From the financial statement prepared by the painstaking secretary, Bro. George Price, it ap- pears that the cash in bank and treasurer's hands amounts to f83 4s 311, the value of the goods iu lodge and lodge property being 213 3* 8d. The present total worth of the lodge is t96 8s 3id as compared with E68 16s the worth of the lodge last year. The total increase of the year, including < qusl proportion of district funds iB- creased" X4 18s, JE32 10s 3d. The officers' third annual report of the progress of the lodge stated that since the opening 118 members had been initiated, bat that through claims to other lodges and default in paying their contributions in time, the number on the books was only 90 with an average of 251, which was more than oue year younger then tut- previous year, and showed bow the graduated scale was doing its work, auguring well for the futare success of the lodge. I J—'
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I London Gossip.
I London Gossip. ffrons our own Correspondent.) Walking along PicadiUy last night, in a side street I noticed one of those exhibitors ef per- forming mice. The game was to make a white mouse climb ap and down a long stick, while a tabby cat had her paws around the stick so that the mouse in passing ap and down the stick had to brush past the cat's whiskers and in and out of her paws. It may have diverted the street boys who looked on it, bat, with my thoughts full of the Eastern Question, it seemed to me that the political comedy played out in the East was here enacted to the very life. Poor little Servia was the white mouse performing on the stick, and Turkey, like the cat under chloroform, had to look on drowsily under provocation which, if left tJ herself, she would make short work of. It is not likely, unless Austria and Russia take sides on this question, and so break up the peace of Europe, that the performance will be more alarming than that which excited the wonder of the London street boys. It would, however, be idle to deny that Mr John Bright's speech on Monday night has made a profound impression on the public mind. Perhaps no one was more surprised than Ginx's Baby-I beg pardon, Mr Jenkins-at his own success in drawing Mr Dis- raeli and the magnates of the Commons into a discussion upon a subject of such magnitude as the Eastern Question. As one proof of the effeet of Mr Bright's speech, I may mention that there has been a run upon the bookstalls for the popu- lar edition ef the speeches of the Right Honorable Member for Birmingham; for it is clear that more importance was attached both in and out of the House to the words which fell from Mr Bright's lips on Monday night than to anything uttered by the Premier or leader of the Opposi- tion. The cheers were significant indeed which greeted Mr Bright's declaration, that the war of 1854 was unjust in its beginning, disastrous in its course, and ignominious in its conclusion." This opinion, shared by a vast majority of our countrymen, is probably the best safegaard at the present crisis. No Government, even with a majority like the present, will be able to stand if it attempts to repeat the policy pursued twenty years ago. The Eupion case has ended in a surprise to all parties. When the case broke down on the main count of the indictment—viz., a criminal con- spiracy-it was not expected that the second charge, of procuring a settlement on the Stock Exchange, would be proceeded with, and the finding of the jury be sustained at law. Bat the counsel for the prosecution have made out their case, and succeeded in proving that it was a criminal act, and the consequence is that the di- rectors of the company have had to undergo sentences varying in severity. Considering the very different degrees in which the directors were implicated in these Stock Exchange tran- sactions, the Chief iustice has very rightly de- cided in according a very different degree of penalty. Still, it has been a surprise, as being acquitted on the count on which they expected to be sentenced, they are sentenced on the second count, on which they had fairly expected to escape. In any case, though slowly, the ends of justice have been attained. Our Metropolitan Board of Works looks small beside the Birmingham Town Council. While the metropolis of the Midlands is not only carry- ing out both the letter and the spirit of Mr Cross's Artizans' Dwellings Bill, but is even straining the Act to its utmost, our Board of Works cannot carry out a single demolition in the spirit of the Act. They adopt a peddling penny-wise policy. They are parsimonious when the only economy lies in the direction of an outlay on an extended scale, and they have accordingly had the mortification to And their plans for the improvement of the block behind Holborn and Gray's Inn returned to them by Mr Cross as inadequate and unsatisfactory. So true is it that a small mind will dwarf everything down to its own dimensions; it will make great things small instead of small things great. riot on Plamstead Common on Saturday last arose out of the attempt of the Government to enclose part of it as an artillery ground. The Commons Preservation Society prompted local friends to take the matter into their own hands, and there were some few seniles with the police. Fortunately, no heads were broken; but this un- pleasant difference onght to quicken the energies of Mr Cross, and put a little, more decision into the Commons Enclosure Bill. It is something for a Conservative Ministry to bring in such a bill at all. The difficulty in dealing with such a question larises from this, that Mr Cross' bill is stringent enough for this country at large, but not nearly so for the metropolis and the neigh- bourhood. It would have been enough to have passed a bill to save open spaces in and around London, and when that worked well to extend it to other places. The already amusing chapter of literary squabbles and disputes among authors will be enriched by the record of the action for libel brought by Mr Robert Buchanan against the pro- prietor of the Examiner, in which the plaintiff has obtained JE150 damages. The gist of the matter is that Mr Buchanan and Mr Swinburne have long had certain literary animosities raging along with poetic ire. within their respective breasts, and each has anonymously reviewed the other in terms more vigorous than conventional. Unfortunately, Mr Swinburne reviewed as Mr Bachanan's a poem which Mr B. did not write, or, rather, he intimated his conviction that the poem in question was either Mr Bachanan's or the Devil's, from which it might safely be inferred that he attributed it to the former of the two individuals mentioned; and perhaps Mr Buchanan's enemies might think the remark rather hard upon his Satanic Majesty, whose name has already been rather disrespectfully associated with poetry, by being prefixed in common parlance to the name of that unfortunate Montgomery (not Lady Scott's protege) who fell under Macaulay's lash. We have all heard of the devil in association with printing but why he should be accredited with the authorship of bad poetry, it is hard to discover. Mr Buchanan, however, felt that he was the aggrieved party, per- haps remembering the saying of Southey that the devil is no gentleman, and objecting to the asso. ciation. Mr Swinburne, too, was clearly at fault. Neither Mr Buchanan nor yet the Devil appears to have perpetrated Jonas Fisher," but an amiable Scotch peer of 50, and consequently as unlike the devil as a man can be imagined, and possibly as unlike Mr Buchanan. The trial was amusing enough, but probably has not been the bett advertisement for Mr Buchanan, whose new play I I Corinne," at the Lyceum, cannot be called in any sense a succcess. Certainly it is rather disillusionizing to find that these p3ets, when they come dawn from Parnassus, have their spites and jealousies just like ourselves and other ordinary prosaic mortals. Harriet Martineau's sketch of herself, which appeared in the Daily News on the very day of her death, deserves a place among the curiosities of literature. It is candid to a fault; indeed, i like the confessions of some great saints, we are I almost bound to take it in some non-natural sense. She seemed to enjoy the thought that some smart Saturday Reviewer would, a few days I after her death, write her down as a common- place character, who did a great amount of liter- ary pot-boiling so she determined to be before- hand with these gentry of the tomahawk. She acted on eld Horace's advioe, to cut down one's own vineyard when he sees it attacked by his neighbours. But no one believes that she meaot herself to be believed. Her self-con- sciousness took this form; and yet, with all her faults, she was a noble weman, and, in comparison with the fashionable chatterers in print, she de- serves a place among the literary women of Eng- land. The National Opera House on the Thames Embankment we were at one time promised wonld be opened for the present operatic season; but it is now tolerably certain that it will not even be ready for the season of next year. The plain truth is that the money does not come in too fast. At present, affairs altogether are very discouraging. I hope to bear better news ere long.—Iu spite of the theatrical adage that Sbakspeare spells ruin," Mr Chatterton means to open Drury-lane Theatre at the close of Sep- tember with Shakspearean dramas, Mr Barry Sullivan being one of the leading actors. London, Thursday. L-
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AT BEDFORD ASSIZES, on Monday, Lucy Lowe, a married woman, but living apart from her husband, was charged with the murder of her cbiltl, aged seventeen days. The remains of the child were found in a bag in a plantation, and the medical evidence tended to show that the child was pot into the bag alive. The jury re- turned a verdict of guilty, with a recommenda- tion to merry. Prisoner was sentenced to death.
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We cannot hold ourselves responsible for the opinior s I of our correspondents, leaving our "letter columns" open for the free ventilation of opinions by all parties THATCHED HOUSES IN TOWNS. I SIR,-Have our local authorities no control in prohibiting the thatching of houses with straw in the heart of the town ? Daring the past week I have seen a prominent premises in one of our leading streets being re-donelwith this dangerous inflammable roof. If there is no law to prohibit such practices, then the general safety requires the enactment of one.-Yours truly, PRo BONO PUBLICO. CHIRK ANNUAL CLUB FEAST. 1 SIR,-It was an nnlucky moment for the reputation of the Chirk Club, in which the official upon whom devolved the duty of issuing in- vitations to friends, determined, I believe for the first time in its history, upon ignoring the time- honoured custom for which it is so justly cele- brated, of extending its generous hospitality towards the representatives of the Press. Of course, I am quite ignorant of this singular action. It surely cannot arise from economical necessity. Nor do I believe the gentlemen of the Press are personally obnoxious to the club members. Still less am .1 inclined to think that anyone appre- hended the probability of a departure from the decorous conduct that generally distinguishes the annual gathering. I entertain (and some of the members know it) the greatest interest in the welfare of the Club, and therefore I view with regret the step taken for excluding the Press, whereby a report of the transactions is prevented. It may appear desirable to some of the members that, like a Society of Jesuits, the strictest secreey should be maintained in all that pertains to its working. Such a policy is, however, shortsighted, and tends to induce public apathy, than which there is nothing more fatal to individual action, producing diminished interest, languor, and eventual decay. Though it may be asserted that the business of a benefit society is not an obj ect of public concern, yet I venture to point that besides the expediency of conforming to the usages of other Orders throughout the country, it has a powerful tendency to confer a cosmopolitan character, which is an essential element in any institution. Of course, as with individuals, so with com- munities, error is apt to creep into their best intentions, and it then happens that a certain amount of delicacy is felt in allowing the public to become scrutinizers of the conduct of those involved; but such is the character of the Press, especially in North Wales, that I think little alarm need be felt in trusting it to famish as reporters, gentlemen in whose integrity may safely be reposed the most absolute confidence that their zeal will not outrun their discretion, by giving to the world, without due regard to the fitness of things, a report that would in any way violate the principles of good taste and re- finement. As it is, devoid of every item of in- formation, the public are of course unable to form any opinion upon the important subjects of discussion, though, depend upon it, they will not be slow to guess at what were not discussed, and thus form an opinion perhaps widely erroneous. I hope that the suicidal step that has been taken in this instance may not in future be repeated; so that the annual gathering of the members and friends of the club may be re- instated in its former position and importance. Yonrs obediently, AOBOFNOM. I DISSENTERS' MARRIAGE LAW. SIB,—It has been suggested in your paper, and in others too, that in reference to the Burials question, the Dissenters should agree to a com- promise of this sort-that when the clergyman of the parish is not required to officiate, the registrpr of births, deaths and marriages be ap- pointed to take charge of the funeral, so far, at least, as to see that it be conducted with de- corum. One might conclude from this sugges- tion that registrars are exceedingly popular with Nonconformists. I am sorry (for the registrar's sake) to say that it is quite the reverse. I cannot say what was the state of feeling among Noncon- formists when the presence of registrars at the celebration of their marriages was first imposed upon them but it is no secret that to-day they look npon the compromise as a glaring shame and a gross insult. To justify the present state of the law, three things mast be proved. First, that the clergymen of the established church are entitled to the monopoly of marriages. Secondly, that the Dissenters shonld pay more for their rights than Churchmen. Thirdly, that Dissenting ministers are incompetent to perform the mar- riage service without the aid of an official. If these grounds cannot be established there is no other conceivable reason why the existing law should continue. Let us see how far they will stand the test of an impartial enquiry. There can be no doubt that the law as it stands at present places the monopoly of marriages in the hands of the clergymen of the establishment. Does the fact that they belong to the Establish- ment entitle them to it ? Not by any means. The public were never askedif theywould receive an institution of the kind, and if it were put to them to-day they would soon declare for its dis- establishment. And besides this, the large majority of the people have long ceased to be ad- herents of the church as by law established. So its ministers are no more entitled to monopolise our marriages than they are to monopolise our money. The second question is whether Dis- senters onght to pay more for their rights than Churchmen. It is undoubtedly the right of a Nonconformist to be married by his own minis- ter, and according to the rites of that section of the church to which he may belong, as well as it the right of a Churchman. But why should the former be compelled to pay more for this right than the latter ? In case of a marriage by cer- tificate, the difference, I think, amounts to about 5s against the Nonconformist, unless the minister performs his duties gratuitously. Perhaps this law was enacted for somewhat the same reason as that for which Pharoah issued a command to slay all the male children that should be born to the Israelites. Were this extra expense imposed upon them as a fine for some act of rebellion in which they might have participated, it would then have a shadow of reasonableness about it. Nothing of the kind, however, has been brought forward in support of it. Of oourse, Nonconformists have been compelled for the last two or three cen- turies to pay more for their rights than other folks. Many of those rights which we now enjoy were won by the blood of our forefathers. Blood is out of the question at present. The next best thing is money. We hope soon to show that we will not submit to be drained of our money any more than of our blood. As to the inopmpetency of Nonconformist ministers to perform the mar- riage service, which incompetency is suggested by the presence of the registrar, we utterly re- pudiate it. Though far from being satisfied with the educational attainments of many of our Non- conformist ministers, I have no hesitation in saying that, taking them through and through, they are equally as competent as Conformists to perform any of the duties connected with the Church of Christ. Away then with these imposed registrars whose overbearing manner is often so unendurable That it could be proposed to im- pose this galling compromise upon us in a Burials Bill in addition, proves that the leaven of tyranny and icjustice is not yet purged out of society.— Yours faithfully, NICANDER. I WREXHAM EISTEDDVOD. I SIR,-I do hope that University Education in Wales will be the key-note of all the speeches delievered in the great forthcoming Gorsedd and Eisteddvod in Wrexham, on the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th of August next. You have already given a prominence to that question, in that the surplus of your Eisteddvod is to go to Abery&t- with College, and in that Mr Brereton's (Andreas o Von's) notice of motion for discussion in Gorsedd, is in reference to the propriety of petitioning Government to countenance and as. ist the cause of higher or University Education in Wales. If Mr Brereton canies his resolution in Gorsedd—which I do hope he will-and so worthy a cause could not be more appropriately championed than by a lineal descendent of one of Cromwell's greatest generals, the brave Sir Wil- liam Brereton—a practical turn will have been given to the proceedings of Gorsedd which, in spite of Estyn's loyal faith in their future, they have hitherto failed to possess. When the fret and fever of Eisteddvod excitement is passed, its promoters are not unfrequently twitted with an absence of any tangible permanent result. Now, here, at Wrexham, if you terminate well what you have so ably commenced, the result of Wrexham Gorsedd and Eisteddvod may be An University in Wales." Let the key-note of all your Gorsedd and Eisteddvod addresses be the necessity of impressing upon Parliament and people the urgent want of higher education in the Principality. That Wales is not indifferent to literary pursuits and mental culture is proved by the thousands who throng her Eisteddvod pavilions. That Wales is conscious of present deficiencies, and earnest in her aspirations after higher culture, is proved by the foundation of scholarships at Aberystwyth by the quarrymen of Festiniog. by the promoters of Mold Eisteddvod, and by the commercial travellers of Wales. All classes from peer to peasant, of whatever re- ligious or political creed, are to be found among the subscribers towards the University College of Aberystwyth. The want of greater provision for higher education in Wales has been long and bitterly felt-so deeply felt that Estyn, in the columns of the Chester Courant, more than thirty years ago, boldly advocated the sale of the build- ings of Jesus College, Oxford, and the transfer of its endowments to fresh quarters in Wales. And the want of thirty years back has become, by the progress of elementary education, still more deeply felt. An essayist who understands what he writes about, in a plea for higher education in Wales," just issued, speaks thas We can- not wonder that under present circumstances there is a very inadequate supply of candidates for holy orders. The difficulty amounting at times to an almost impossibility. of obtaining curates, has compelled Welsh bishops to ordain men after a two year's course at Lampeter Col- lege, or from some English Theological School, the limited course 91 whose studies is utterly in- adequate to prepare for the sacred ministry men who have to acquire a knowledge of the English language in addition to the subjects usually ac- quired at College. It is not sufficiently con- sidered that in very many parishes in Wales, the clergy require a knowledge of Welsh as well as of English, which throws a greater difficulty in the way of Welsh candidates for the ministry. Those who can afford it now go to Oxford or Cambridge, but they are too few in number to supply the increasing demands of Wales, even if they all returned, which they do not do. for many of them remain permanently in England. The system which has succeeded so well in Scotland ought to be introduced into Wales." We want a Welsh National University, with a Charter to grant degrees, and with the other usual powers and privileges granted to English, Irish, and Scotch Universities. This University should consist of affiliated colleges-such for instance as Aberystwith College, Lampeter College, Brecon College, and any other foundation schools or educational institutions in North Wales, which «i« • 1 •. « M coma By private cnanty and Government grants be raised to the required status of a college. And that Wales, following the example just set her by Scotland, has a right to approach Go- vernment and ask for aid in this* matter, is patent from this. The sam of 218,554 per annum is already paid from the English Exchequer in augmentation of the incomes of the four Scotch Universities, while an annual University grant of 932,822 is made to Ireland. Why should Wales be left out in the cold ? Without one word of sympathy or one shilling of support ? Is it be- cause we are the poorer portion of the British Empire? Or because, at Assize times, the Queen's judge-i say we are the least criminal of Her Majesty's dominions :Is it such an offence to be poor-so despicable never to shoot a land- lord? What on earth has Wales done to be despised by Prince and neglected by Parliament alike ? I have myself great faith in quiet godli- ness and manly perseverance. Let us quietly and unitedly repeat our petition for Government I aid towards the cause of higher University Edu- cation in Wales when we meet, as a nation, around the old Gorsedd stone in Wrexham, a real popular assembly of the Welsh people called after due and legal proclamation of a twelvemonth and a day. If the excuse for neglecting higher edu- cation in Wales is, that the people have never as yet expressed their wish to possess an University of their own, let them send a petition to the Premier from the national assembly of the very people itself, in Gorseddjand Eisteddvod, duly and properly convened. I do hope that Univer- sity Education in Wales will be the key-note of your Gorsedd proceedings, and that there out- come will be such an Educational Institution as shall be worthy of an ancient, intelligent, and brave people. Believe me, Sir, your obedient servant, MENEVU. I THE HOURS OF SHOP ASSISTANTS. I DEAR Siu,-By inserting the accompanying appeal to the good common sense, and earnest consideration, of the majority of the public, in your valuable paper, you will thereby earn the lasting gratitude of an important and numerous body of the community, who have long borne the crushing heel of oppression unmurmuringly. I speak of the shop assistants of both sexes, and their hard-worked brethren and sisters, who are kept penned up for a num- ber of hours, frequently in a close and dusty workroom; and often so worn and exhausted by their labours which extend in the week nights to eight, nine, ani (can I say it without a blush of shame mantling the cheek of those who keep them under the leash) on Saturdays cutting it so fine, and so barely desist, when the hand of the clock is upon the stroke of twelve. Apart from any other objections, fancy the effect it must have upon the minds of young ladies, especially turning out of their respective places of business, many of them having to traverse the town from one end to the other, coming in contact and hearing the loud shouts, and coarse blasphemous and obscene language of the scores, some of them the lowest type of humanity, just emptied out of the public houses of the town. I have often heard young persons speak of the horror they experienced in witnessing such scenes, and how thankful they would be if they could only get to their homes quietly, earlier in the evening before they would be compelled to witness such exhibitions. I have known oftentimes (and there are doubtless many who could testify to the truth of what I saW- highly respectable young men and women, hard at work for actually fifteen hours on Saturday. Can we wonder then at the luke- warmness to religious matters evinced by many, when thousands of young people, most of whom have received a Christian training, scarcely ever get a chance of worshipping in God's Roly Tem- ple, for so completely fatigued as they are after their long toil of the previous day, that the Sab- bath morn, (so glorious to the Christian wor- shippers, but robbed of all its charms for them), must be far advanced before they feel themselves sufficiently refreshed to take any part in the day's duties, and even then is it not a great temptation (after being shut out of God's beauti- ful world of creation during the week) to spend the day amongst rural scenes and delights, which they would drink in with avidity after their long deprivations. Can we wonder, I repeat, that the cause of Christ seems to gain so little in spite of vast philanthrophic efforts to elevate the tone of public morality, put forth by the faithful ministers of God's Holy Church. Cannot our Vicar (whose words I will venture to say without opposition, often sink deep into the hearts of his hearers, it is to be devoutly hoped with good effect) do something to rouse up public opinion npon the subject. If our colliers, hardy sons of toil though they be, or our stalwart navvies ware worked nine or ten hours per day, the country would soon be startled with cries of the grcss injustice they were subjected to, but when a large number of highly intelligent youn- men and women of superior training, (and it should be the bounden duty of all good-minded, and deep-thinking persons to try to keep them up to that standard at all events), are kept hard at work for twelve or fifteen honrs, scarcely a word is B upon the subject. We would be told hat the trade and social custom demanded it; did social custom demand the payment of the thousands of pounds foo the purchase of the West Indian Slaves, the abolition of Slavery in the South, or the emancipation of the Russian Serfs ? No but the dictat s of conscience and humanity did ? Alas there is too mnch sociai slavery in our own habits, which is to be deeply regretted. Why cannot customers do their business earliei ? I aiD sore many sensible persons would, when they knew the boon they were bestowing upon their fellow ifreatures much in need of it, there are some, I firmly believe, who would make purchases at all unseasonable hours, if the places of business were open, for the simple reason that they have a habit of procrastination, patting off duties to the last moment, that would be as well done at once. Let a certain hour be fixed for closing, and be rigidly adhered too. Say seven on ordinary days and nine on Saturdays, which would be but a trifling concession to those who would mach value it. I am well aware that the chief obstacle is want of unity amongst em- ployers. Sarely they are not so devoid of good sense as to lack that spirit of going hand in hand, for the common weal of society. Many of them it may be said to their lasting credit are first and foremost in schemes which have for their avowed object the elevation of there less en- lightened brethren on the moral platform, and the extinction of vice, intemperance, and its kindred evils. Sarely they will not be behind in so small a matter. There are those I regret to say, who object to the few holidays afforded to the shop folk of the town, let us hope that it is more out of a spirit of conservatism than narrow mindedne89, and now sir, in conclusion, I must beg of you to pardon the length of this epistle, my feelings having led me to greater length than I had intended at the outset. If this poor at- tempt to lay a case of real hardship before (I will be charitable enough to assume) a sympa- thetic public ever ready to listen to, and at. tempt to remedy the wrongs of their fellow ere A" tares should be blest with some practical re, suit, I shall feel amply repaid for my fe fttla efforts, and I am confident I repeat will ear Ai thl) gratitude of all those whom it concerns. I trust that employers will pardon the stutnth that may have been introduced into the subject. The writer only has at heart the bring: Ing about of that amicable arrangement that < joald un- doubtedly cause a better understandir jg between both parties, and mntually benefit &IL.-Yonrii, I CABEO.
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I Imperial Parliament. HOUSE OF LORD,S.—FBIDAY. On the motion of the Archbishop of Canter" bury, the House appoir.ted a select committee for the purpose of inquiring into the prevalence of habits of intemper ance, and into the manner in which those hlAbit'd have been affected by re- cent legislation ar.d other causes. The South- port Improvement, Bill was read a third time and passed. The B;"ll relating to the slave traffic in Africa was read. a second time. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FBIBAY. The Lord's amendments to the Upper Mersey Navigation Bill were agreed to. The sitting was almost exclusively devoted to the discussion of the motion of Mr Butt, for a select committee to inquire into the demand made by the Irish people for the restoration of an Irish Parlia- ment. HOUSE OF LORDS.—MONDAY. The House was occupied entirely with foreign and colonial subjects. First in importance, though not in order of proceeding, was the policy of the Government in regard to affairs in the East. The Earl of Derby informed Earl Granville that as war had actually broken out between Turkey and her vassals there was no longer any objection to laying before Parliament the correspondence showing the coarse which the English Government had pursued. He also promised, at the same time, to lay on the table documents relative to the Salonica outrage, which had been asked for. Lord Stanley of Alderley moved what was in effect a vote of censure on the Government for its policy in the Malay peninsula, but after a defensive speech by the Earl of Carnavon, and a declaration from the Earl of Kimberley that he would not support the motion, it was withdrawn. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MONDAY. in reply to Mr Maclver, Sir C. Adderley stated that no compensation could be given to Mr Septimus Howell, managing owner of the schooner Leader, who was prosecated by the Board of Trade on the charge of sending an un- seaworthy vessel to sea. Mr Disraeli having stated that the Government had received infor- mation that the Servians had crossed the Turkish frontier, and that the Prince of Montenegro had a left yettigne at the head of his troops, said, con- cerning the publication of the negotiations with the other Powers, that the time was not yet ripe. Mr Jenkins asked for farther information as to the policy of the Government, and referred to certain reports from Vienna.—Mr Disraeli re- peated that it was for the public interest at pre- sent to delay the publication of the diplomatic proceedings, and characterised as ridiculous gos- sip the reports alluded to.—Mr Bright, Sir H. D. Wolff, Mr Fawcett, Mr Percy Wyndham, Dr Kenealy, and the Marquis of Hartington also took part in the discussion. Subsequently the adjourned debate on the second reading ef the Prisons Bill was resumed, and the Bill was read a second time. HOUSE OF LORDS.—TUESDAY. lhe :Slave lrafhc Bill was read a third time and passed; the bill to amend the Friendly Societies Act was read a second time; and the Union of Benefices Bill passed through com- mittee. HOUSE OF COMMONS—TUESDAY. At the morning sitiing of the Commons, Mr Whalley asked the Prime Minister if he was prepared to inquire into a statement by Lord Chief Jaatice Whiteside that the Pope, and not the Queen, exercised paramount aathority in Ire- land. Mr Disraeli declined to be responsible for the opinion of any individual judge in Ire- land. Mr Sclater-Booth moved that the house go into committee on the Public Works Loans Bill, the object of wbich is to enable the Treasury to place funds at the disposal of the Pablic Works Loans Commissioners, in order to meet the demands upon them for the current year; and made a statement with regard to local indebtedness and income. Mr Fawcett moved an amendment declaring that an andae propor- tion of the charges involved in the repayment of loans fell upon occupiers. Mr Kathbone seconded the amendment in an exhaustive speech. The result of the discussion was the withdrawal of the amendment, the bill being committed. Shortly after assembling for the evening sitting, the bouse was counted out. I HOUSE OF COIIMONS.—WEDNESDAY The Orphan and Deserted Children (Ireland) Bill was, after a good deal of discussion, read a second time. The Bill proposes to extend fr9ia ten to thirteen years, the limit of age at which children may be boarded out by Boards of Guardians. Mr Cowper Temple then moved the second reading of thd Medical Act Amend- ment (Foreign Universities) Bill, tha object cig which is to entitle women holding medical diplo- mas from foreign universities to registration in this country, and to be thus placed on an equality with male practitioners. Mr Wheelhouse moved that the Bill be read a second time that day three months, which was seconded by Dr. Ward. Mr Henley, Dr. Lush. Lord Eslington, and Mr Stansfield supported the Bill. Dr. Cameron and Dr. Playfair also approved of the principle of the measure, but expressed a preference for the Bill introduced on the subject by Mr B??M Gumey. Lord Sandon announced that the Government would support Mr Russell Gurney's measure, but ?°? not promise that it would be p?ass?ed ? this session. After some farther discussion the Bill T withdrawn. Mr Beresford-Hope also withdrew his Bill for the increase of the Episco- pate, mr Cross having stated that the question was being considered by the Government. The I House adjourned at six o'clock. HOUSE OF LORDS.—THUBSDAY. The Commons Bill was read a second time in House of Lords. A Bill to give effect to the wishes of the Legislatures of the islands of St. Vincent, Tobago, and Grenada, by changing their constitution from the old West Indian type to that of crown oulonies, was also read a second time. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—THURSDAY. The debate on the second reading of the Cam bridge University Bill was the principal feature. An amendment by Sir C. Diike, that the bill did not sufficiently define the changes which the university commissioners were empowered to make, was, after considerable discussion, with. drawn.
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