Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

00 CAERGWRLE. CAERGWRLE FESTIVAL. The annual festival a, Caer_vr'e Castle took place on Wednesday last, and resulted in a manner that must have been highly satis Victory to its pro- moters. The object of the gathering- this year was in order to raise a fund for liquidating the debt which still remained on the district church that has lately been erected at Oymmau. A service is con- ducted there every Sunday afternoon by the re- spected Vicar of Hope, the Rev. J. Williams, and during the week it is used as a schoolroom. A sum of £ 40 has been allowed from Bishop Carey's fund towards paying for the church, and this assistance has been very opportune, and has materially re- duced the labour which the vicar would have had 11 have undergone in order to have raised a sum equal to the deficiency without this important aid. As it is, Mr Williams will have sufficient funds as a result of this pleasant gathering to meet all re- quirements in respect of the church. The grounds surrounding the castle have on several occasions been the scene of successful festivals, many of which have assisted excellent objects. The natural attractions of the old castle alone are such as to secure success, for, apart from the associations so dear to the antiquarian, the surrounding scenery is of a charming nature. The ruins are of an exten- sive character, the remaining walls exceedingly thick, and, owing to the nature of the stone and the superior cement used, appear very-desirable, and the whole appearance indicates that at one time the castle must have been a place of some im- portance. The view from the summit on a clear day is varied and extensive, several counties being distinguishable; but on Wednesday, although the weather was beautifully fine, very little could be seen in consequence of the distant mists. During the early part of the afternoon the thermometer stood at 80 degrees in the sharle, and a walk up a stiff hill to the castle under the circumstances was calculated to have a decided effect upon all who at tempted it, especially those troubled with a little redundance of flesh. These unfortunate penson-, whose motto was excelsior," could be seen gallantly struggling upwards, puffing and blow, ever and anon halting-as indeed they were obliged to do—to loek with heartfelt satisfaction on wbaj they had already accomplished and with fear and trembling, mingled with a dash of determination, at the further upward journey. But we sup. pose they ultimately cried Eureka," and joined those who were already assembled on the summit. The company were here greeted with a glimpse of fairy-land on a small scale in the form of a fancy bazaar conducted by some of the most charming young ladies, whoe eloquent persuasive- ness—who could withstand it P-considerablv dimin- shed the pecuniary resources of the gentlemen present. A small band of these fairies would surround a victim and would not allow him to budge an itich ven if he were so ungallant as to attempt such a thing-until they had made an impression upon his purse. Their zeal was worthy of the sood canse in which they were engaged. A srood deal of fun was occasioned by an innocent lottery for a fine baby"-a duck of a thing, M the pe itleman superintending the matter declared it to be-and it w,.is won by one of the 1: s ars of the evening," who paraded the grounds with the dear little cherub on her arms in a very prominen manner, occasioning some little amusement. The following presided at the stalls:—Mrs and Miss Murray and Mrs Coleman (Caergwrle), Mr and Mrs Leech (Livprpoot:, Miss Byrom (Wigan), the Misses Hughes (Chester), Miss Williams (Hope Rectory), Mrs Hogarth and Miss Edmundson (Liverpool), Amongst the contributors to the bazaar in Wrexham were :—Mr R. Lloyd, draper Mr J. F. Edisbury, chemist; Mr Knibt)=, High-street; Mr Williams, chemist, Yorke-street; and other trade-men. Among-t those present we noticeA:-N-fr and Mrs Hughes and family, Chester; Mrs Owen, Chester; Rev. W. D. Rres, Pontfadoc, Llanjollen; Mr Gibbons, Sunnyside Mr Estyn Lloyd, Llanfyayld Miss and Master T. W. Rowland, The Giove, Wrexham, ind Miss Baxter Rsv. R. 0. Williams, Holywell; Mr Craig; Hon. W. C. Court, Hawarden; Mr and Mrs R. Lloyd, and Miss Heywood, Wrexham; Rev. E. Jenkins, Flint; Master and Miss Mu?grave, Flint; Mr and the Misses Beirne, Alyn Cottai-re Mr T. Hughes, Liverpool; Ray. G. Williams, Halkyn Mr and Miss Price Vaughan, Wrexh im Mr Millig-an, Wrexham Mr and Mrs JoneR, Caergwrle: Mr Poyser, junior; Dr. Platt, Ponthlydrlyn Mr Lewis, Mold; Mr and Mrs Manley, Feathers Hotel, Wrexham; Mr Lucas, Wrexham; &e, &e. As soon as the weather became cool enough dancing was commenced on the castle grounds, but the turf was very uneven, and we would suggest that, as a good many gatherings are held there. that the ground should be improved, which could be done at a small expense. The music was supplied by the band of the First Flintshire Volunteers, of which Mr Luther Jones is the able conductor. This bazaar was continued on Thursday, with a satisfactory result. A lecturet in the Schoolroom was announced for Wednesday and Thursday, on The rise and progress of our planet." Mr Jont s, of the Derby Arms, Caergwrle, had a refreshment tent on the castle grounds. I COEDPOETH. A LARGE CARROT.—A carrot was drawn in the garden of Mr Bowen, Coedpoeth, on last Tuesday, the 2nd inst., measuring in length from the bottom of the stem 2ft. 4in. Considering the drought we Lave had in the neighbourhood during the present summer, and the earliness of the season, the extraordinary length of this carrot is quite a marvel. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—An open-air meeting was held, for the purpose of advocating the claims of the temnprance cause, on Mondav evening, the 1st inst., in the Old Brickyard, Coedpoeth. The chair was occupied by Mr D. Roberts, Adwy, and addresses were delivered by Messrs Hugh Hughes, Coedpoeth; Jabez Wilson, Wrexham and William Thomas, Bangor. A very large assembly came together, and on the whole the speaking was good but might have been better had the last speaker been more serious, and adduced arguments in aid of his theme, instead of the arbitrary language he made use of and had he done so, the discourses would have had greater inflnence on the large con- course of listeners .-Commun i cated. CORWEN. I COUNTY COURT, THURSDAY. Before Mr Mills, Deputy Judge. The cause list contained one adjourned case, one judgment summons, and twenty-seven new plaints. Most of the cases were disposed of by the Registrar, Mr James; the only disputed case of interest was the following School Board Wanted. The plaintiff was Griffith Roberts, a schoolmaster, who sued Rowland Davies, farmer, to recover a balance of X6 15s. 5d., due to him for tuition at Pennant school. Mr Passingham appeared for the plaintiff; Mr Louis, of Ruthin, for the defendant. The defendant and other residents at the Pennant, it appeared, were desirous to obtain the services of a school- master to instruct the chi! 'ren in the district, and asked plaintiff, who had held a similar office at Llanarmon, but was at that time at home, what he wou!d undertake the duties for. Plaintiff said about IS per quarter, but ultimately agreed to take 95 per quarter if all the school fees within the district were received, and the children in- cluded all those on the other side of the Caddwst river. Ebenezer Roberts (plaintiff's father) said his son should not go at all unless there was some- body responsible for his salary. On this it was alleged, but disputed, the defendant said that he would be lesponsible. Plaintiff's duties began on Tuesday, September 18th, 1868, and he kept the school open, without holidays, for three quarters, up to June 19th, 1869. It was then the shearing time, and there was a holiday. The school was recommenced, upon his own account, in the middle of July, and closed on October 12ih. During the time he kept the school he received payments, on account, from Rowland Davies, and small payments through the hands of Miss Ellen Edwards, of Tynant, Edward Roberts, Thomas Griffiths, D. Edwards, and John Evans. The balance was the amount now claimed.—In cross-examination the plaintiff said he was 22 years old last February he only had a birthday every leap year, as he was horn on February 29;h. When defendant came to him he said that he had opposed having a school- mistress, as the farmers proposed, and said he preferred a sclioolmastsr. He gave up the school altogether, after trying it one quarter on his own footing. There was a conversation in which it was suggested that a lady calling herself Cranog- wen" should come to lecture, to raise funds towards paying his salary bnt she declined. The receipts were R2 17s. oid.; they were handed to the defendant by Ellis Jones, and paid by defend- ant to plaintiff. It vvas the defendant who said, Cannot you see whether you can do for a quarter on your own footing, and I will give you Y,2 to forward my children." In the first quarter an account was given to the defendant of the sums that had been received.—The defendant was called upon to produce this statement. He persisted in saying that he had never had a correct account." Ho could not say whether he had had an account, or whether he bad read it.—His Honour said, on this evidence the case was assumed against, the defendant, and the plaintiff need not go into his secondary evidence at present. Mr Louis con- tended that the defendant was not liable. A committee was formed, and it was decided to establish a school in the district. There was a difficulty in obtaining the services of a school- mistress, and the conversation which had been detailed took place upon the defendant's passing t ie house of the plaintiff's father, who expressed an anxious wish that his son should be engaged, as it would enable him to live at home. The neigh- bours paid the defendant, who banded the money to Roberts, but there was no guarantee for payment. —Judgment was given for plaintiff for £6 15s. 5d„ to be paid in a month, his Honour remarking that he should be sorry if the defendant was out of pocket, and he trusted that tha neighbours whose children had attended the school would make a collection in chapel, and raise money otherwise if necessary, and repay the defendant. DOLGELLEY. INAUGURATION OF THE NEW MARKET HALL.— The inauguration of the New Market Hall and Public Rooms will, we understand take place on Thursday next the 11th inst., on which occasion a public dinner will take place in the Assembly Rooms on the premises. The tickets are to be at 2s 6d in order that all classes may be able to attend, and no doubt a large number will be pre- sent. Mr Jones of the Ship Hotel, supplies the dinner, which is a sure sign of everything being done in good style. It wa-J moved that the cere- mony of cutting the first sod of the Dolgelley Water Works will take place on the same day. PETTY SESSIONS. TUESDAY.—Before Lewis Williams, Esq., Col. Bunbury, C.B., and John Vaughan, Esq. Assaulting a Station Illaster.-Thomas Lloyd, a miner was charged by John Paddor, stationmas- ter of Barmouth Junction with assaulting him while in the discharge of his dnty on the 23rd ult. The de- fendant not appearing proof of the service of the summons waa made by P.C. Phillips.-Complainant deposed that he was a station master on the Cam- brian railway, at Barmouth junction, the defendant accompanied by a married woman, arrived at the junction by the first train on the 23rd ultimo. The defendant was intoxicated and went to the Re- freshment Room, but was refused drink and turned out. The porters took the defendant in a wheel- barrow to a stack that belonged to the company, and he was left there for about two hours. Com- plainant went to him and desired him and the married woman to go from there, whereupon the defendant rnshed upon him and assaulted him. Complainant called for assistance and some of the porters coming np the defendant loosed hold of him.—William Powell corroborted the evidence of the last witness, and said that the defendant and the married woman who accompanied him were very indecent at the place.—The magistrates after a short consultation, ordered the defendant to be im, prisoned for two calendar months, without the option of paying a fine. Application, for a Renewal of License.-Mr Thompson of the Refreshment Rooms, by the Great Western Railway Station made an application for the renewal of his license, in consequence of the destruction of the old Refreshment Rooms by fire, to the new one which he had lately erected near the same place, but a little nearer to the station. The bench enquired of the inspector of police if the house was well conducted. The inspector in reply stated that the honse was as well conducted as any house in the town, and further that he never saw any drunken people coming from there on Sunday.—Their worships unanimously agreed to renew the license up to the time of the general licensing sessions. Mr D. Pugh supported the ap- ulication. ELLESMERE. I MR. GBIFFITHS'S MOTION.—We understand Mr Griffiths intends moving his motion, with regard to the ex-officio guardians, at the board meeting to be held on Tuesday. FAIR.—The August fair was held on Tuesday. Air Parry and Mr Griffiths had their usual monthly sale. There was a small attendance of buyers, and likewise of stock. Pigs were very much lower. AN UNFAITHFUL SERVANT.—Before R. G. Jebb, Esq., on Friday, July 29th, Elizabeth Lewis, servant to Mr Thomas, of the Newnes, wa3 brought up in custody of Sergeant Duncan, and charged on a warrant with absconding from her master's service. The prisoner was apprehended at Oswestry. It appears that she had been rather short of clothing, and consequeutly Mrs Thomas passed her word that she would be responsible to the tradesmen for a certain amount, which was 15s. more than the wages due to her. Instead of being grateful to her mistress, she immediately absconded after hav- ing the goods.—The magistrate severely repri- manded her, and sentenced her to twenty-one days' hard labour. FLINT. I PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.—Before the Mayor, E. Bate, Esq., and J. K. Huntley, Esq. More about 11 the Cake Tafarn.Mary Owens, the landlady of the Cake Tavern," Halkyn, summoned one William Jones for wilfully and maliciously breaking a number of beer glasses belonging to complainant, on Sunday evening, the 5th of June.—Mr Davies (Holywell) appeared for the complainant, and having stated the facts, he submitted the following evidence, which he anticipated would induce their worships to inflict upon the defendant the heaviest penalty the law allowed them.—Mary Owen said I remember Sunday, the 5th of June. About a quarter-past nine o'clock in the evening, the defendant and two other men came to my house. There were seven other people then at the time, three of whom I did not know. Those I knew were named Thomley, Thomas Lloyd (sawyer), Robert Roberts (Maes- gwyn), and Thomas Williams (J?eliu-y-nant). Thomley and Roberts had been there for some time, but the three strangers had only just come in, and called for three glasses of ale, which was supplied. Just when I received the order for these glasses, the defendant and his friends came in. Defendant (when he entered the house) said, Is this the landlady of the Cake Tavern ?" and I said, "Yes, what about it?" She's a bad woman," said he. "D-- the b-cb." I then said, If you can't conduct yourself better than that you had better get out of the house." Defendant then said I was a devil of a woman, and I walked away from him into the shop. He followed me with a glass of ale in his hand, and asked her Will thee drink this?" I said No," and he repeated the question, which I again answered in the negative. He then threw the contents in my face, and after- wards struck me in the temple with the glass. My brother asked him to get out of the house, and he said he would not—that his intention was to give me a death-blow. I afterwards went to the parlour, where I saw him break four glasses; but there were several more broken that evening be- tween the time the defendant came in and took his departure.—Lewis Owen, Thomas Williams, Robert Roberts, and Edward Davies gave corro- borative evidence; and for the defence Thomas Lloyd and William Ellis were calied, who stated distinctly that they had seen only two glasses broken.—The bench, however, ordered the defend- ant to pay the costs, 12s., Is. 4d. for the damages, and witnesses' expenses, amounting altogether to £1 19s. 4d.; but disallowed any advocate's fees. George Parry's Dispute with his Wife.-Harriet Parry came before the court upon an adjourned summons, asking their worships to put in force an order to pay 5s. per week for the maintenance of herself and child, which defendant had consented to some twelve or fifteen months' ago. At the last meeting it was thought the defendant was anable to make so large a contribution, and the amount was reduced to 2s. Gd. per week, the police in the meantime to make enquiries as to the actual earn- ings of the defendant.—Mr Eyton now said the cane was a most lamentable one. The complainant lie knew was starving, but it was difficult to say how to avoid it. He thought the best plan would be to leave the child in charge of some one, and let the mother enter a situation.—Complainant (in answer to Mr Huntley) said she helped to support herself by a little sewing; that she was perfsctlv satisfied with the amount of 5s. (which complainant had agreed to pay her) and that she had only come before their worships to have the agreement put in force.—After some discussion, it turned out that the bench had been informed of the defend- ant's drinking propensities, and after administering to him a strong rebuke, their worships confirmed the order for 5s. a week, the Mayor at the time remarking that if he (defendant) could nut find bail for thq payment of the amount, he must go to gaol for one month. If he did not pay the amount at the end of that time, he would be at the risk of being sent there again until he did. A Disputed Poor-rate Case.-Scene between Mr Eyton and a Publican. Mrs Price (assistant overseer for the borough of Flint), summoned John Barnes, Feathers Inn, for the noppayment of 18s. 3d. poor's rate due to the said parish.—M:s Price proved that she had demanded the rate from both Mr Barnes and Miss Barnes, and that within the last seven days.—Mr Davies (solicitor for defendant) objected, on the ground that the over- seer had no right to insert the defendant's name in i i rr*» i J iL C\ 1 i m the rate-DOOK. -me rate was maue on me aist or  May, and the defendant's name (as admitted by I Mrs Price) was inserted on the 23rd. He (Mr Davies) contended that the rate was made not upon the property, but upon the occupier; and as the defendant did not come into occupation till after the rate was signed, he could not be held re- sponsible.—Mr Eyton ruled against the objection, whereupon Mr Davies said that his client was not the tenant. The premises were let to his sister.— Mr Eyton said the defendant had personally informed him that he was the tenant.—Mr Barnes: Certainly not.—Mr Eyton I am stating what is a fact. You were summoned fcr an infringement of the act, and then you turned round and said you were not the tenant.—Mrs Price: He bM paid 10s on account.—Mr Davies But it was paid on account of his sister. He was acting as her agent. —Mr Eyton: But Mr Barnes came to me himself and asked me for papers, representing himself as the landlord.—Mr Barnes: How do you know I am the tenant ?—Mr Eyton: You told me you were.—Mr Barnes I never did.—Mr Eyton You may say so, but others can tell the truth as well as von can.—A Mrs Roberts, the former landlord's ,vife, said she bad not the proper agreement letting the house to the defeudant. It was in Mr Pierce's liandwritinl,, and had been torn up.—The case was then adjourned upon a point of law, on which 1 neither Mr Eyton nor Mr Davies could agree. More about Br-rues.-There were two other summonses asjaicst Barnps, the first being for drunkenness and riotous behaviour, and the second for an infringement of the Beerhouses Act, and an adjournment was applied for, Mr Davies stating that the defendant's papers containing instructions had been sent to Mr Pemberton and as he had only been instructed a short time ago, he did not feel that he could proceed with the case as con- fidently as lie could do if those papers were in his possession. He therefore asked that the cases might stand over until the next court.—The bench agreed to the adjournment, but expressed a hope that the defendant would be fully prepared to go into the cases at the next meeting.—Mx 'Eyton thought one of the cases might be goite into to- day. The defendant had asked him {Mr Eytors) personally to supply him with klie necessary notK23 for obtaining licenses in his own name.—Mr Barnes: No; it was for my sister I applied. I think you and Mr Ward are very much against me. -Mr Eyton I assure you 1 am not.—Mr Barnes: I'll show you that at the next meeting, too.-Mr Eyton: Show me what?—Mr Barnes: That I never did.—Mr Eyton Mr Parry-Jones was in the office at the time, and he heard yon say it.—Mr Barnes: I never did.—After a little further wrang- ling the cases were adjourned. Poor Bithell again.-Thomag Bithell (a par- ticular friend of their worships), was then summoned for being drunk and disorderly in his father's house on the 29th of July.-P.C. Ward proved the offence, and Tom had nothing to say, as usual, except express sorrow and promise to amend his conduct.—The Mayor You used to come here every twelve months, but now you appear to be anxious to pay us a visit every six months. I am afraid we shall have to send you to gaol, for you don't seem to mend in the least.— Tom I hope you won't, sir. (Laughter).-The Mayor (after consulting Mr Huntley): Well, my brother magistiate has taken a more lenient view of your case than I have, but you mnst feel that it is a. great disgrace to you to be constantly bronght before us in this way. However, we shall only fine yoa this time 5s. and costs, but remember if you are again bronght be fore us you will certainly be sent to gaol without the option of paying a fine. —Tom then thanked the bench, paid the money, and, in a shivering manner, left the court with his friends. Another Innocent Drunkard.-RichaTd Foulkes, of Castle street, who appeared very sorry for having taken too much beer on the night of the 17th of July, was let at liberty on payment of Is. and 9s. costs, and promising to remember a piece of wholesome advice from the Mayor never to get drank again. An Irish Row with an Appropriate Finale.- Thomas M'Guire, a thin-faced, consumptive- looking individual, charged a woman, named Margaret Madden, with smashing a dish over his temple on the 9th of July last.—M'Guire (who took great pains to impress upon the bench that he was only going to tell the truth), said he lived next door to the defendant, and on the evening in question was going to the house. The defendant and another person were sitting on Mrs Madden's doorstep, and some angry words passed between them, whereupon Madden threw a can of water and a dish at him.—Witnesses were called on both sides; some swore that M'Gaire aggravated the fair pugilist by calling her not the most respectable citzen. whilst others said the assault on the old man was without inatification.-The bench fined Mrs Madden Is. and costs, and suggested that she should curb her temper in future, which would do her much good.—Mrs Madden's better half then advanced, and, throwing a sovereign on the table, declared in true Irish enthusiasm that if M'Guire ever came to his door or window again he would knock his brains off. He was then severely rebuked by the bench, and on the application of M'Guire was bound over to keep the peace for six months. I GWERSYLLT. RIFLE CONTEST OF THE GWERSYLLT VOLUN- TEERS.—The portion of the programme of the an- nual contest, in connection with this company, which could not be completed on the previous Mon- day, was gone through at the range at the Wilder- ness on Saturday last. The principal attraction was the contest for the Officer's Prize. 1st, Silver Cup; value X3 3s. or money; 2nd, Field glass, 30s., or money 3rd, XI 4th, 10s. 200 500 600 Tl. Quarter-master Sergt. McPherson. 14.15.12.41* Sergeant John .Jones. 13. 12. 16.41* Joseph Jones 14.14.11.39 Corporal W. Davies 12 13 13 38 The highest score was a very good one. and the whole of the shooting this contest shows the Excel- lence which the corps has attained in th;s respect. In shooting off the tie for the first, Mr M'Pherson won, having made a bull's eye (4), while Sergeant John Jones only scored a centre (3). In shootin off the ties which had been made in the company's prize, Corporal Davies took third place (15s), Corp. Roberts, the fourth (10s), and Band Corporal Shaw the fifth (10s); in shooting off for the sixth prize, Corporal Morris was the winner. At the pool tar- get (200 yards) Ensign Bury broke two plates, Colour-sergeant Harrop a similar number, Quarter- master Sergeant M'Pherson, Sergeant Probert and Private Absolom Davies one each. LLANGOLLEN. I THE DEBIGHSHIRE RIFLE ASSOCIATION, A meeting of the assoociation was held at Llangollen on Saturday last, Lieut.-Colonel Tottenham was in the chair, and there were also present:—Captain Conran, Captain Barnes (D.Y.C.), Captain C. R. W. Tottenham (Militia), Lieut. T. Bury, Ensign Price and Ensign E. Morris (the hon. sec). The statement of accounts was read and adopted. The hon. sec. announced that the subscriptions had fallen off this year as compared with the last, although a number of- circulars had been sent out to solicit contributions—in fact Sir Watkin's sub- scription alone amounted to more than the rest of the county had given. At the present time, when Denbighshire had the honour of having the finest battalion in North Wales, the association might reasonably expect support from the gentry of the country. The want of a ladies' prize was spoken of, and we have no doubt that the ladies would gl.aly supply this deficiency in the programme. For the honour of the county, probahly Lady Wynn will take the matter in hand, and help to fill up the blank. A programme was agreed to, and several gentlemen prpmised to write to their friends for subscriptions, which, we may say, will be gladly received by Lieut, Conran, of Llangollen. We find from the programme of the forthcoming contest, that there are the following prizes held out as incentives for volunteers to compete —The association prize of £26" and the medal; a prize to the squad making the best aggregate score; the drill prize the all-comer's prize; the volley prize; Colonel Tottenham's prize of jE5 and the Sergt.- Instructor's prize. The next contest, we may say, will be held at Llangollen on Monday, the 22nd instant. LLANFYNYDD. I SCHOOL FESTIVITIES.—There was a tea party and field day at this place on Monday last, in aid of the day schools. The Tryddyn brass band played a choice selection of dance mnsic in a field adjoining the rectory, where the votaries of Terpsichore had it out with that goddess to their heart's content. A good sum would, we hope, accrue to the schools from their good and kind exertions. There was a very large attendance, and the day was fine. Among others present we noticed—The Messrs Poyser, Summer-hill; Thorn, Byfield, Wheeler, and Sherman, Worcester Spar- rows, Cymmau Hall; Dyson, Taylor, Hellyn, Edwards, Roberts,, and Matthews, Tryddyn Rev. J. Williams, rector of Hope Rev. S. Evans, vicar of Pontblyddyn Rev. T. R. Lloyd, rector of Llanfynydd, and family; Mrs David Ellis and family, Penrhyn Mr Mitchell and family, Vron Messrs Saddler, Mount Farm; Lewis, PiEtyll Lewis, Bryn; Davies, Cerigllwydion Mr and Mrs Ann Jones, Frith i Jones, Taijyrowen Matthews, Gwvll; Peters, Snmmer-hill; Ellis, Gwernto Jones, Tyissa; Hughes, Tynycyffion; Mitchell, Rhiwrob; Jones, Cross Inn; Studley, Hafodable; Williams, Pontybodkin Powell, Frood; Knowles, Brymbo; Jones, Rhiw; Alfred T. Jones, Wrex- i ham Davies, North and South Wales Bank, do.; Estyn Lloyd, Bridport; Murrays, Caergwrle Coleman, Tycerrig Harrisons, Liverpool; Jones, Pentre Cutler, Williams, Dodd, and Thomas, Llanfynydd; Price Parrys, Tryddyn; Levison, Cymmau Hall; Jones, Roberts, Davies, Powell, Williams, Evans, &c., &c., Llanfynydd. These schools have, during the last quarter of a century, done no small service in educating the poor children of the district, without the least help from Government or anywhere else, except from the voluntary and Christian effosts of the people themselves. There are now few houses around I in which yon will not find such periodicals as tbe "British Workman," "Band of Hope Review," Family Friend," &c., and what is more a ehild who lan read them. As the shades of night closed in the band played God save the QQeeD," and the company separated, much pleased with their evening's amusement. MAjlCHWIEL. THE LOYAL PERSEVERANCE LGDG-E.—The mem- bers of this lodge celebrated their anniversary on Monday. After meeting at the Red Lion Inn, they proceeded, headed by the Wrexham Volunteer Band, to meet the worthy rector, the Rev. W. H. Boscawen. This gentleman joined in the proces- sion and walked with the members to church, where he preached an appropriate and impressive sermon. The members afterwards bad a short walk in the neighbourhood, and afterwards returned to the Red Lion, where an excellent dinner had been pr&pared far them by Mr and Mrs Cheetham. The rector and Dr Price were present, and some capital speeches were made on the occasion. In the evening there was a dance on the green, where many persons from all parts of the locality were I present. The services of Mr J. W. Jones's band I were entirely satisfactory to every one. f OSWESTRY. A BRYMBO MAN FROM HOME."—On Satur- day last, George Walker, collier, of Brymbo. was brought up at the police oourt before E. B. Wood, Esq., charged by P.C. Jones with sleeping in the open air at St. Martin's, on Friday night week, and was committed to prison for seven days. COUNTY COURT, SATURDAY. — Before J. W. Harden, Esq., judge.—There were forty. new plaints entered, and seven summonses after judg- ment. Most of the cases were disposed of by Mr R. J. Croxon, the registrar. In the frequently ad- journed case of Pugh and Jones v. Kynaston, the money was paid into court. Mr W. I. Bull ap- peared for the plaintiffs Mr J. Hughes for the defendant. It was arranged that the costs should be taxed by the registrar. In the case there was nothing of interest. PI-UNJDEBING A WIDOW.— On Monday, Harriet Lloyd, a young woman, living in Lowther's Entry, Bailey-street, was charged at the Police-court with stealing a sheet and petticoat from the house of Mary Edwards. The prosecutrix, a widow, keeps a public mangle in Arthur-street. On Saturday the prisoner came to her house with some clothes, which sbe wanted to be mangled. The prosecutrix left the house for a couple of minutes, and after the prisoner had gone out- she missed a sheet belonging to Miss Bickerton, and a petticoat belonging to Mrs Williams. She suspected the prisoner, went to her house, and found the articles there. Prisoner was committed for trial at the quarter sessions. OSWESTRY INCORPORATION. — The fortnightfy meeting of the directors took place at the House of Industry, Morda, on Monday. Present: Rev J. Luxmoore. in the chair; G. H. Crump, Esq., E. A. Wood, Esq.. Mr J. Salter, Mr W. Humphreys, Mr J. Clarke, Mr G. Hughes; W. I. Bull, Esq., clerk. The minutes of the last meeting were read, confirmed, and signed by the chairman. The clerk reported the oat-relief expended last week at £48 16s, against £51 3s Id for ne corres- ponding period of last year. The number in the house were 145, against 150 last year; out-door paupers 626, against 743 last year. There were 22 vagrants during the week. The balance in the hands of the treasurer was JB672 10s 5d.— Election of Directors The retiring directors were Mr E. Eyeley, Mr J. C. Frank. Mr W. Minnet, Mr R. Morris, and Mr Ward. The elected ones were:—Mr E. Jones, Oswestry; Mr D. Lloyd, The Hayes; Mr E. W. Ward, Crickheath; Rev. F. P. Wilkinson, Ruyton; and Mr S. Ward, The Wood.—Mr Richard Hilton having ceased to reside within the Incorporation, Mr Green, of Knockin, was appointed in his stead. THE WOOL ROBBERY AT OSWESTRY.—At the Salop Assizes on Friday week, James Lloyd, 33, servant, pleaded guilty to stealing three bags and 140 lbs. of wool, the property of William Evans, farmer, at Oswestry. There was a previous con- viction at Wrexham in 1859.—Subsequently, when the prisoner was called up for judgment, bis lord- ship required the attendance of Mr John Jones, woolstapler, who purchased the wool from the prisoner, but the witness did not appear.— Mr Superirtendent Gough was next called, and when he came into court, being asked for the certificate of the previous conviction, he stated that it was in the hands of Mr Ball, the prosecuting attorney.— On Mr Bull's being called, he could not be found, but Mr Superintendent Gough said that he bad been in court a few minutes ago. The prisoner had told him that the previous conviction was in 1859, at Wrexham for stealing wearing apparel at Ruthin. —His lordship: That is just what I wanted to know, for the previous conviction might have been two years or one month since. I think that Mr John Jones acted most indiscreetly, if not worse, in buying a quantity of wool from an intoxi- cated man whom he did not know. Mr John Jones ought to be very much ashamed of such a transac- tion in dealing with the prisoner, and I had him called because I was very anxieus to tell him. a bit of my mind but I hope that some person who knows Mr John Jones may hear me and tell him that he had better not have similar transactions with persons whom he does not know, and when the person with whom be is dealing is intoxicated. —The prisoner was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour. LOCAL BOARD, MONDAY. — Present: Edward Shaw, Esq. (Mayor) Aldermen D. Lloyd and T. Hill; Councillors John Thomas, C. G.Bayley, G. J. Saunders, J. Salter, John Jones (hop merchant), S. Higham, John Morris, Fletcher Rogers Mr Henry Davies, town-clerk, Mr E. B. Smith, surveyor, Dr Beresford, medical officer. Financial.—The Clerk reported that since the last meeting the tolls had been let at an increase of JE61 upon the last letting. No. 1, Cattle and Horse Market, had let at £321, aud the Cross Market at JE340, there being an increase of £21 upon the first, and jE40 upon the latter market.— The clerk laid before the board estimates for a borough nte of £150, and a watch rate of lid in the pound, a id the rates were agreed to. Since the last meeting the collector had paid in a sum of about £ 6C@.—Mr John Thomas thought the collec- tor should present a written statement at each meeting, and also be in attendance to answer any questions.—Mr D. Lloyd thought that proceedings should be taken against parties who were yet in arrear upon the old rate. Publicity would possibly brush them up a little. The CJturch Clock.—Mr Hill brought forward his motion relative to the adoption of the church clock by the corporation. In consequence of the abolition of church rates, the wardens had no funds in band to keep the clock in repair, and, as the clock was a public convenience, he would move that it should be taken in charge by the Town Council, and that they should get estimates for the work which would be necessary. He had crm- municated upon the subject with Mr Davies, Shiffual, whose father had erected the clock, and who had repaired it about two years ago. He stated that the clock, which had been erected in April, 1836, was as good as ever in its works, and that it could be converted into an eight-day clock at a comparatively trifling cost. The clock was a great public convenience, but at present it could not be depended upon, as it was sometimes fast, at other times slow, while frequently it stopped alto- gether.—Mr Bayley having ascertained that the clock would be vested in the churchwardens elected by the ratepayers, seconded the motion, which was adopted, and the matter referred to a committee i composed of the Mayor, Aldermen Hill and Lloyd, and Councillors John Morris and Bayley. j Baby Farming in Oswestry.—The Clerk read the following:—The jury sworn upon an irquest upon the body of Lizzie Jones, lace of the Black- gate in this town, beg to call the attention of the Town Council to the house in which she died, and also to suggest that all baby farms in the town should be inspected. (Signed) EDWARD LASHMORS, foreman. Oswestry, July 7, 1870.—The matter was referred to the medical oflLcer. The Surveyor's and Medical Officer's Reports. —A long report was presented by Mr Smith, which complained of several nuisances.—Dr Beresford reported that the total number of deaths registered in the to vn was 14, or at the annual rate of about 24 per 1,000 on the population. Zymotic diseases, ,3,. 2 from m< asles and 1 from scarlet fever. Dis- eases of the chest, 2 phtheis, 1, aged forty-ihree, and 1 from congestion of lungs, aged five. Active sanitary measures has been taken during the month to improve the- sanitary condition of the town. and the main system of drains bad been thoroughly dis- infected, and the street traps cleared out, and re- filled. OVSBTON. I PRIDE OF THE VILX»AGE LODGE, G.U^O.O.F.— This prosperous friendly society held its annual demonstration and dinner on Friday, 27.t.2 ult. The members assembled at the lodge-room, Brynypvs Arms, at eleven o'clock, and preceded by the fine band of the Royal Denbighshire Militia, under the leadership of Mr Jennings, proceeded to church, where an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev J. McKenzie,. the worthy rector, the text being taken from the first and second verses of the 57tli chap. of Isaiah. After Divine service the members re-formed, and paraded the principal streets of the village, returning to the Bi'ynypys Arms, where a dinner was served up by the host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Parslow, in a manner reflecting great to their cuisine. About fifty sat down and did ample justice to the fare. Ensign Lea, of the Ellesmere RineVolunteers? occupied the chair, and Mr Bickerton the vice-chair. The usual tcasts were duly honoured, and the company at six o'clock adjourned to the green for dancing which was kept up with spirit antil nightfall, to the cheer- ing strains of the Militia Band. I RHOS. I ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN LLANERCHRGO<I PARK.— By the kind permission of H. Dennis Esq. (Hafod- ybuch) and consent of Miss Jones (Uanerchrugog Hall), the annual festival in aid of the national school came 0.11 on Monday afteraoon in Llaner- chrugog park, when the whole of ihe grounds were thrown open to the holders of tickets. I*, is about five years ago since these festivals com- menced, and since that time they bavo been attended with unexceptional success, affording an I excellent opportunity to the iohabitaats of Rpoj> j and the surrounding neighbourhood to inhale some pure air, and at the same time giving the friends of the schools the privilege of lending a "hplping hand" to swell the funds required to maintain the schools in a state of efficiency. We understand that there are about 320 children enrolled upon the books, and the average attendance for last year was 230, which is steadily on the increase, under the control of Mr Baker. The vicar is nwtiring in his efforts to promote the interests of the school, and to him is due the praise of conducting these gatherings in such a respectable and satisfactory manner. Though the expenses are heavy the promoters are able to present about L15 annually to the school committee, but this year it may be probably about ten, owing to other attractions upon the same day at Manchester and Ruthin, and the rainy aspect of the weather. About 600 tickets however, were disposed of, and more than that number were present during the evening. The tea was provided nnder a large tree near the hall, and enclosed for the occasion, Mr Richard Pritchard having gratuitously fitted np a number of suitable tables, which he kindly lent for the day. The provisions were supplied by Mr Foulkes, and gave great satisfaction. At three the tea makers com- menced their operations, and were busily employed until nearly six. As all the ladies kindly gave their services, we append their names:NLIrs Rev. J. Jones, The Misses Hughes, Fennant; The Misses Foihliaw, Mrs C. W. Wright, Pdnt; Mrs Baker, Mrs W. Thomas, Mrs Thomas, Aberderfyn, Mr Evan, Mrs Matthew Jones, Mrs Stockton, Mrs Jones, Sun and Dragon, Mrs Roberts, Mrs David Jones, Sun an d Dracr on, Jones, Mrs Valentine, Mrs William Jones, Mrs Lewis, Mrs Powell. Mrs Crofton and Mrs James Jones superintended the cake, whilst the Rev. J. Jones, and Mr Edward Edwards admitted the pleasure seekers. Valuable assistance in various ways was also given by Mr Simpson, Mr Turner, and Mr Baker. The amusements consisted in cricket, football, and dancing, the latter being largely indulged in until dusk. The Wiexham iiEtia Band, under the conductorship of Mr Jennings, played during tea and afterwards for the dancing. Those who cared little for dancing joined in parties for the popular circular kissing, which they did not grow wearied of others took turzey for a while, and not a few promenaded the grounds. Amongst those visiting the grounds during the afternoon we noticed Dr Jones, Ruabon Rev. J. Jones, vicar of Rhos, and Mrs Jones Mr Dennis, Hafod; Mr Hughes, Tennant; Rev. J. Jones, Mrs and Miss Jones; Miss Copeland, Springfield Cottage The Misses Taylor, Grammar School, Ruabon; The Misses Griffith, Rhoden Farm Mr and Mrs Crofton, Mr Green, Afoneitha Mra Pearson, Mr Owens, Mrs and Miss Griffith, Mrs W. G. Joue- Miss Jones, Mr and Mrs Roberts, 1 Ruabon. &c. RUABON. ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY.— The thirty-eighth anniversary of the Loyal Wynnstay Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows was held with the usual ceremonies on Saturday last, at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel. Until about five years ago it was held at the Duke of Wellington Inn, when it was transferred for a short time to the Court House, and finally took up its abode at the Wynnstay. It is two years since the members had their last annual gathering, the executive having voted its non-observance last year. The members mustered strongly last Saturday, there being above 300 present. At eleven o'clock they began to muster and to form the procession, the boys taking the lead, with a flag bearing the motto The Queen and Constitution," and accompanied by the Cefn Fife and Dram Band, conducted by Mr Brian. The Oddfellows' Sag following, the execu- tive and Dr. Thomas rode in front of the New British Iron Company's Brass Band (under the leadership of Mr Johnson), also engaged by the club for the day. The procession, which was orderly and of great length, proceeded towards the Acrefair works, making halts at one or two places in the Cefn and Rhosymedre, which was the tour of the day. On their arrival in Ruabon, Mr Allen had prepared the dinner in his yard, admira- bly adapted to seat such a number of men, during the intense heat of the present season. Mr Allen's catering is so well known that it is almost super- fluous to note it here, but it may not be out of place to remark that it was acknowledged by all to be unexceptionally good on Saturday. After dinner the members strolled about on the bowling green, and in the evening the public were admitted there at a small charge which went towards covering the expenses of the day. Danciug was kept up with much spirit until nine o'clock, the bands playing alternately the strains required. We are given to understand that 'the club, in point of numbers—nearly 450—excels that of any other neighbouring one, whilst about 40 are juvenile members and although during the last six months there have been ten deaths, the surplus fund amounts to above 2700. The secretary is Mr Robert Edwards, Acrefair, who has held the post, with credit, for 30 years, and the treasurer, Mr Edward Jones, Ruabon. THE ACCIDENT HOSPITAL.—Dr Perkins and Dr Roberts effected an amputation upon the man Jarvis, of Street Issa, who has been lying at the above hospital for several weeks with an ulcerated leg. RUTHIN. OPERA COMPANY.—The English Opera and Bnr- lesque Company have successfully performed in the Assembly-rooms for several nights during the week, the company each night being highly delighted with the performance. FIRE.-A fire broke ont in the bakehouse attached to the Ruthin Hills at mid-night on Thursday; though the flames were approaching the roof, it was fortunately mastered by timely aid before the arrival of the are brigade and the new engine. If it had taken place at night, the result would have been disastrous. MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—A festival of the Denbigh- shire and Flintshire Choral Association was held at Ruthin on Monday. The choirs of the several Welsh Independent churches of the above counties were combined in one great company of Li500. special trains from all directions brought many thousands of visitors to she town. In the morning a conference, in connection with the new musical notation, was held, at which the Rev. Mr Cu.nven, founder of the tonic soif-fa system, was present. The site selected for the festival was on the grounds of Ruthin Castle. The orchestra was formed on the slope of a hollow, in front ci which was a large platform. The chair was taken by the Rev. J. Curwen, and Mr B. W. Williams conducted. Mr Curwen first delivered a brief addres7- The programme consisted of twelve hymn tunes and several anthems. The next meeting was commenced at four o'clock, when twelve hymn tunes and several choruses from Handel's Messiah and several solos were given. COUNTY COURT, MONDAY.-Befcore R. Van-lian Williams, Esq., Judge. Lewis v. Lloi/Cj.—This was an issne from the superior court, in which Ebenezer Lewis, farmer, of Ffynogion, sued John Lloyd, butcher, for a balance of account.—Mr Adami, on the part of plaintiff, applied for an adjournment, on the ground of the absence of plaintiffs brother, who was an important witness in the cae.-An affidavit to that effect having been signed, the case was adjourned. Roberts v. Parry. -This caee had been adjourned from the previous court, the defendant Price Parry, nmon—having swora that he had never borrowed £ 17 of Thomas Roberts, who to-day called his son, his statement being that when defendant and witness were partners in a job at Corwen, he expressed his regret to him that the Corwen job had not paid them sufficiently to enable him to repay his father the money he had borrowed to pay wages to the men at Denbigh rock.—Judgment forthwith for plaintiff. Landlord and Trna:it.—Mr R. G. Ellis sued Mr John Roberts, Well-bonse farm, Saltney, for J340. This was also an issae from the superior court, and Mr Adams appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Swetenham (instructed by Mr Louis) represented the defendant.—Mr Adams, in opening the case, said that plaintiff became the tenant of defendant at a house called Bronrudd, near this town. In September, he (Mr Ellis) purchased Pias Llan- fwrog, and wished to be relieved of his tenancy of Bronrndd. He wrote to the defendant, asking him to go over the house to see some fixtures, which he could take to. Mr Roberts did go over with Mr Ellis, and the latter, though the articles had I>pen valued at £100, offered them to defendant for zC50 they ultimately agreed for jE40, the surrendering of the tenancy being a part of the bargain. Mr Eiii, sent Mr Roberts a check for the rent due to the 29th October, and desired Mr Roberts to forward him a check for £-10, as agroed. About this time there was a Mr Williams, a dentist from Jtbyl negotiating for the house, and defendant n«ked plaiatiff to give the key to his brother (Mr W. J Roberts, tanner), which was done about the 7th November, previous to which date a letter was written to plaintiff by defendant, stitin"- he had heard from his brother that plaintiff hadremoved some of the fixli-trei bargained for, and udHia- that m consejnence of that he might take the whole. Mr Adams argued it was manifest there was an agreement between the parties, hecalle defendant had asked plaintiff to have the tenancy of a Keoe or laud adjciu.bg the house- transferred to him, and plaintiff saw Mr West's Rent and K it done To shew that defendant had .cce? £ surrender of the tenancy, he (Mr Ad?! caU witnesses to prove that Mr Jones (a -ent) and Mr Kent bad beeD m treaty for the bonse ibout February last. Mr G. Ellis stated that up to the 1st November he was occupier of Bronrndd There were tenants fixtures in and outal,u n a kitchen range, cupboard, two  summer and green-houses, hurdles, gates t;° in the cellar, and apple-room, &c. In Oe'tob h8 had an interviw with defendant. Before th^ u° saw a Mr WiiHams, a dentist from Rbv), anj endeavoured to let him the house, but he failed The interview with defendant was at the honiae Bronrndd. The fixtures in dispute had been valued, before this interview, at 2100. Witness pointed out to defendant the fixtures he was to take, and he said to him that as a part of the bargain he should like to be relieved of the tenancy. Defendant replied he should like so to, as he had a chance to let the house. Plaintiff then asked R50 for fixtures, in addition to the rent from November to May. Ultimately they agreed for 940. Witness made a memorandum 0 of what ¡ occurred at the interview. Defendant's brother was present at the opening of the conversation, but left before it was over. On the 29th October plaintiff wrote to defendant and got a reply, asking plaintiff to hand over the key to defendant's brother. Witness told defendant that he asked Mr West's agent about the quillet of land at the back of the honse, who came over and increased the rent to L4. Defendant said he would be glad to have it with the house, and the hurdles and iron fencing became a part of the contract- 57 iron hurdles, 29 wooden hurdles, and a gut j. Plaintiff wrote to inform defendant that the land had been transferred to him. By Mr Swetenhara The time he returned the key was at the beginning of November, but could not recollect the date. Witness ,iid hold the key for some days in the beginning of November to remove furniture. He was tenant to defendant from year to year. In May lt plaintiff took Plas Newydd, and he was then oeMrcms of taking Bronrndd. Witness applied to be relievsd if he could get a tenant. Defendant agreed, pro. viding he was satisfied with the tenant. The further questions were as to the dates of certain letters passing between the parties, and the enumeration of the fixtures agreed upon.—Mr Swetenham quoted a number of cases to preve that plaintiff must be nonsuited, as the fixtures were such as could not be severed and he con- tended there was no evidence to prove an account stated, the statement in one of defendant's letters promising to come and 11 sqrjare up" not being taritamount to an admission of an account owing by him to plaintiff.—Case nonsuited. 0 1-0

I DENBIGHSHIRE MIDSUMMER I ASSIZES. The Commission of Assize for the County of Denbigh was opened by the Loid Chief Justice of England (Sir Alexander Cockbnrn) on Tuesday last, at Rnthin. His lordship afterwards attended Divine Service in the Parish Church, being accom- panied there by the Sheriff, H. R. Heaton, Esq., and the usual retinue of javelin men. The sermon was < reached by the Rev Hugh Edward Heaton, vicar of Bettws, the sheriff's chaplain, from Joshua 24th chap., 15 verse. TRIAL OF PRISONERS. The trial of prisoners took place on Wednesday, when his lordship took his seat at ten o'clock. The following gentlemen were sworn on the grand jury: —Colonel Robert Myddleton Biddulph (foreman), Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart, Thomas H ugbes, Esq., G. O. Morgan, Esq., M P., Townshend Mainwar- ing, Esq., J. H. Foulkes, Esq., Simon Yorke, Esq., J. Lloyd Wynne, E-q., Thomas Lloyd Fitz-Hugh, Esq., Charles John Tottenham, Esq., Whitehall Dodd, Esq., William Cornwallis West, Esq., John Carstairs Jones, Esq., Henry Robertson Sandbach, Eq" Boscawen Trevor Gziffitb; Esq., LI. F. Lloyd, Esq., B. S. D. Cooke, Esq., Wm Chambers, Esq., James Maurice Jones, Esq,, Robert Owen Moulsdale, Esq., James Hassall Fonlkes, Esq., Hugh Robert Hughes, Esq., and W. Douglas Wynne Griffith, Esq. His Lordship, in charging the grand jury, con- gratulated them npon the state of the calendar, which contained but few cases, and nene of those were of a very serious character. He did not know that there was anything in them which required any observations from him, being as they (the grand jury) were so well acquainted with the adoiinistra- tion of the criminal business of the county. There was one case, in which a person named Thomas was charged with doing grievous bodily harm. It appeared that the prisoner owed the prosecutor a grudge he made an attack upon him, and bit off the end of his finger. If the evidence showed that he had been guilty cf mutilating a member or limb that amounted to what the indictment charged against the prisoner, namely grievous bodily harm. His lordship then briefly referred to the charge of indecent assault against Moses Green, and Clln- cluded I am happy to congratulate you on the state of crime, w.dch is most creditaule to your population. HOUSE rPEAKrNG AT LLA3GWYFEV. The grand jury found true bills against William McCabe, Thomas Williams, and John Jones, for housebreaking at Llan-rwyfen, to which McCabe and Jones pleaded guilty, whilst Williams admitted that he had stolen a number of articles, including a ham, as charged against them in the indictment -lr Mclntyre held the brief for the prosccuiion. STEALING A GUN. David Davies pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with stealing a guu at Llanrhaiadr- yn-Mochnant, on the 19th of July, 1S08 the property of Charles Cliarles.-The prisoner had been convicted of an offence committed substqiunt to that charged against him in the indictment, and his lordship, in sentencing him, said It appears that since yon committed this offence you have been siuilty of another for which you have ball con- victed. If you are brought up and obliged to plead guilty again, yoa will be sent to penal servitade. Take care you don't get into trouble again. The sentence of the court upon you now is that vou be imprisoned and kept to hard labour fo/ eight calendar months. TLIG A BRASS CANDLESTICK. Kichard Parry pleaded guilty to st^liua a brass candlestick, the property of Isabella Wynne, at Llandyrnog, on the 1st of January, 1S70; and was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour. SAVAGE WORK AT -J.ANDILO-VX KHOS. Evan Thomas was indicted for having maliciously and feloniously wounded one Michael Hughes, with intent to do grievous bodily Harm, at Llan- dilo-yii-Rhos, on the lth of June.—Mr Idlltyre prosecuted, and Nlr, Swetenbarn defended the prisoner.-After briefly detailing the circumstances, Mr Mclntyre called the prosecutor, WilD siiil I live in Mochdie, in this county, and am a savyer. On the 16th of June I was working at TV"'wyu and at .1 k f h 0 .0. I I seven o'clock after the day's wort was over, I went to the White Horse public-house, bein- caUsl in by a farmer. I saw Evan Thomas thereViortly after I got in, and he referred to some ic -.d pro- ceedings I had taken against him some time be- fore. I prosecuted him for an assault in August, and it was to thus he referred. He said he never like me again for what I had done to him, and would take the first opportunity of 'Lliti We for it. I said I could not help it, that the blame was upon him.. He then wanied me to ii ht hid. aud asked for a room into which both of J could ¡ enter, be locked up, and alloyed to it out. I refused to do so, and the landlady asked him to go out. He refused to do so, and shortly after whilst I was standing by a person aamed Willi; in Jones, a neighbour, he sprang uwn me, and he bit the end of one of my lingers clear off. Tilti piece of flesh was found the next morning Oil the rloor of the public-house by the servant woman.- ued I did not attempt to choke the prisoner be- fore he bit me, but I struck him after he did so.—" William Jones gave similar evidence, stating that he saw the prosecnVr's linger in tho prisoner's mouth, and that there had been no provocation used previously by Michael Hughes. The servant j' girl proved findiu the piece of flesh on the in,, morning and P.C. John Lev/is proved that the prisoner some time after he was lined stated that John, the smith, or Michael Hughes were not men to stand beiore him, and the sirst opportunity that I have with eilier of them I'll make t'it)m tl,,t they won't be able to earn their tread.—William Morgan William, sargeon, described the nature of the rtound caused by the bite, and replying to his lord- ship, said it might have bean produced in the way alleged, or by being caught between the door as? the doM-post.—Mr Swetenh!l then opened ?ha case for the prisoner, contending that his learned friend had ex?g?rated the case against him, by endeavouring to show Hut he had 'hh?erdt'?y hit?'n "if the prosecutor's nnger, whereas ?e f"ct was it was either the result of an accideni; or of the impulse of the moment.—He called -X,(,)bert Plit- chard, who. having spoken of the dispute between [' N tblntT prosecute? and prisons?, proceeded 30 sRY Nothing further ook place untH tbev we?t to quarrel a"? J :\1" ae scuflfe together, FvEt- Thcs!aa told Michael .1 ¡ I vI Hu?.! that h? was not '?jd enongL ?r hill' aiug?.-?nu?d. ?.mi.)ck n?.hic ?cket; s& ?ug,