Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

FRENCH ACCOUNT. PARIS, Thursday Morning. A despatch from Marshal Bazaine, dated yes- terday, 4 p.m., says-" During the whole of yesterday I have been fighting a battle between Doncourt and Vionville. The enemy have been repulsed, and we have passed the night in the positions we have conquered. I shall delay my farther movements for a few hours, in order to largely complete my ammunition. We had against us Prince Frederick Charles and General Stein- metz." VERDUN, August, 17, 8.6 p.m. The Marshal Commander-in-Chief sends the following despatch to the minister of the interior:— BEAD QUARTERS, August, 16. This morning about nine o'clock the Corps d'Armee commanded by Prince Frederick Charles directed a very vigorous attack on the right of our position. The division of Cavalry Foilon and the Second Army Corps commanded by General Fros- sard well sustained the attack. The Corps echeloned to the right and left of Rezanville came up successively to take part in the action which lasted until nightfall. The enemy deployed con- siderable forces, and several times returned to the attack, but was vigorously repulsed. At the end of the day a fresh corps d'armee sought to tarn our left. We have everywhere maintained our position, and inflicted considerable loss on the enemy. Oar losses are also serious. General Bataille it; wounded. In the hottest of the fight a regiment of Uhlans charged the staff of the Marshal, and twenty men of the escort were placed hors de combat. The Captain who commanded them was Icilied. At eight o'clock in the evening the enemy was repulsed along the whole line. The number of troops engaged is estimated at 120,000 men." METZ, August 17, Evening. A serious encounter took place near Gravelotte, yesterday. We gained a victory, but suffered great losses.

PRUSSIAN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT. POST A-MOUFSON. Wednesday.—Yesterday, Lieu- ;nant-Geueral Alverslben advanced, with the 3rd army corps, westward of Metz, on the road of the enemy's retreat towards Verdun. A bloody fight took place between the divisions of GEnerals De- caen, Radmirault, Frossard, Canrobert, and the Imperial Grard and the lotli Corps under the com- mand of Prince Frederick Charles. Notwithstand- ing the great superiority of the enemy, they were driven back to Metz, after a hot fight, lasting twelve hours. The lofs of infantry, cavalry, and artillery on both sides is very considerable. On our side, Generf s von Doering and von Wedel have been killed, and Generals von Rauet and von Grneter wounded. His Majesty the King greeted the troops to-day on the field of battle, whicn they had victo- riously maintained. (Signed)—A. B. VON VERDRY. PONT-A-MOUSSON, August 17.—Masshal Bazaine, whilst retreating from Metz to Verdun, was attacked at 9 a.m. on the 16th, by the 5th Brandenburg Div- ision (the same which was victorious in the batt!e of Saarbruck), and was stopped on his march. Our troops showed heroic courage, being opposed by four French corps d'armee, including the Imperial Guard, who fought well, and were ably led. Our troops were only reinforced, afrer six hours fight- ing, by the arrival of the 10. a Corps d'Armee The losses on both sides are considerable, but our success is complete, as the French have been pre- vented from continuing their movement of retreat, and Lave been driven back to Metz. They have lost 2,000 prisoners, two eagles, and seven cannon The enemy has violated the Convention "f Geneva, as they fired on ambulances aud burgeons.

THE EMPRESS EUGENIE AND THE CiilSIri. A special telegram fiorn Brussels states tliat the Empress Eugenie has souudt-d the Bt-Uiau Govern- ment, through the French Ambassador, with the view of ascertaining if, in case of necessity, she could pass through Belgium to England. The answer, we believe, wa* in the afifrmative.

REPORTED ILLNESS OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON. BRUSSELS, August 18.—It is reported here that the Emperor Napoleon is suffering from febrile monomania, during the paroxysms he incessantly cries out that he has been betrayed.

RUMOURED FLIGHT OF M. OLLIVIER. Marshal Bazaine is said to have htupped all telegrams, because their news ai ways reaches Berlin through Londou. ,NI.Eiijile O livier and wife have fled to Italy. He was frequently hooted at the stations where he was recognised.

OFFER OF FIFTY THOUSAND TROOPS TO I FRANCE. FAEIS, August 17. Advices received from Aigeria htat that at an assembly held by the Arab chief*, it. was resolved to offer to France the service of 20,000 horsemen and 30,000 Tarco volntiteerj Admiral de It Rociere visited the de.ached f- rt- rornd Paris to-day, and held a review of the marine gunners. The journal Centre Gauche is suppressed. The 12th Corps, formed at Chylous, under the com- mand of General Trochu, is now entirely organise d. The 13th Corps, forming at Paris, under General Vinoy, will shortly be in readiness to start for Chalons. Within three days hence Ptris wili be covered by a line of defence mounting 1,000 nn" The battle of Mars la Tour was continued on Wednesday. The French still declare they have driven back the Prussians and taken up an advanced position. Great enthusiasm in Paris at victories. The Bank of Prussia has reduced its rate of discount on Bills to six per cent, and for advances to seven per cent.

LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. I The market was thinly attended, and only a limited business was done in wheat, good red descriptions maintaining Tuesday's rates, hut white, a turn in favour of buyers. Sack flour unchanged in value, but American barrels brought rather more money. Barley and beans dull, and aomewhat cheaper. Peas unvaried. Indian corn fully 91. per quarter lower, and a good business done at the decline.

LONDON CORN MARKET. I < « A a. With heavy arrivals trom abroad, our market is quiet, but the continual demand prevents any reo duction in values., Engli,h wheat sells slowly at Monday's decline. Foreign without change. Flour Town altered, country marks with good foreign are Is. dearer; American, 6d. per barrel higher. Barley dull and Gd. cheaper. Oats, with large demand for export, are tully 6d. dearer. Maize dull.

BIRMINGHAM CORN MARKET. I THURSDAY.—Wheat in moderate supply old, Is I to 2s lower; new, 3s to 4; lower. Barley nn- altered. New oats Is lower. Beans and peas unalured. Indian corn Is lower.

MANCHESTER CORN MARKET. I rn mi « I xUURSDAY.—xiiere was a moderate attendance and a lifeless feeling prevailed. Old English wheat declined 2s, and new is to 5s p- i* quarter, while foreign was 41 per cental cheaper. FJonr flour was very difficult of sale at a reduction of 2s per sack. Oats receded fully Id per 45.bs, beans Is per quarter, and Indian corn Is per quarter. I

WEIISHY WELSH.— A contemporary in attendirg to a speech delivered by the Bishop of St. Asaph, at the Rhyl Eisteddfod, says he spoke in Welsh —idiomatic Welsh WELSH COMMISSIONS.—Carnarvonshire: Royal Rifle Militia: Lieutenant D. G. Griffith to be captain, vice Kneeahaw, resigned. Flintshire 3rd R.Y.C.: E. W. Jones, gentleman, to be lieutenant, vice Bidder, resigned. CURIOUS PHENOMENON.—On Monday last a little boy named Daniel Wilson, aged six years, whilst gleaning wheat in a field belonging to Mr. Shaw of the Twll farm, picked up a single straw having two perfect ears on it. BAHGOB. Mr. Joseph Boote of Park Eyton was the first in the neighbourhood to conclude his harvest, Mr. Taylor of the same place second, and Mr. Richards of Eyton third. Mr. Boote we are happy to say made a very merry harvest snpper, and was kept up in the usual manner until a late hour. AmoBgst the guests present were Mrs. and Miss Smiths, Mr. J. Edwards. Mr. J. Smith, &c. &c. THE QUINTA—LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.— On Sunday two sermons in aid of the above society were preached in the Congregational Church by the Rev. John Hay. M.A., a missionary from India. In the afternoon an address was di: livered by the same minister to the Sunday school scholars and others; and on Monday evening, the rev. gentleman lectured upon Christian Missions in reference to India." The congregations were large. A LUNATIC DROWNED IN THE CANAL AT CHESTER. -On Monday last, Mr Henry Charton, coroner, held an inquest at Boughton, Chester, on the body of Charles Geoige Hocknall, who had been upwards of a ytar an inmate of the Chester Lunatic Asylum. Ihe deceased was formerly a pointsman in the em- ploy of the London and North-western Railway Co. On Saturday last the unfortunate man was working in the grounds attached to the asylum, under the snperint ndence of the head gardener, who left him by himself for a few minutes. Upon his return the deceased was missed, and, search having been made for him, his body was found in the canal, about half a mile r) q the asylum. A verdict of "Found drowned" was returned. CAMBRIAN ARCH«OLOGICAIJ AsSOCIATION.-The 24th annual meeting of this society will commence on the 23rd of August and continue until the con- clusion of the week. The objects principally visited will be those of the earliest prehistoric character, in which class of antiquities the county of Anglesea, and especially the western portion of it, is richer than any other town in the Principality. There are also numerous remains of the earliest dwelling houses, usually called "cytiau," some of which have lately been excavated and examined by the Hon. W. O. Stanley, M P., of Penrhoa, who has thus brought to lisrht much valuable information as to the mode of life of a race probably long anterior to the ances- tors of the present Welsh. Archdeacon Wynne Jones, the proprietors of the Treiorwerth estate will preside. Several interesting papers have bei-i promised, and the meeting, in spite of the remote- ness of the place, is, we hear, likely to be numer- ously attended. GROUSE SHOOTING ON ENGLISH AND WELSH .NIOORS.-Grouse are plentiful on the North York- shire and Durham moors but the birds are so well urown and strong on the wing that sportsmen find great difficulty in getting within range of them. Some good bags have been made on the Teesdale moors. In North Wales, the shooting parties in the Bala district on the 12th instant wet with very ,ooa sport, bnt the heat was so intense that in sev- eral cases the sportsmen were quite "used up" early in the afternoon. Even the doglJ were so much affected by the tropical atmosphere that it was found necessary to engage labourers to carry up water for them in stone bottles, the mountain streams being all dried up. Several first-rate dogs were so exhaus- ted by the heat that neither threats nor coaxing could induce them to work. The shooters found tea to be the best stimulant, both for quenching thirst and restoring vigour. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn and party of four guns bagged 115 brace; Mr J. R. Price's party, from Rhiwlas, four guns. 130 brace and the Aberhirnant party, six guns, 142 brace. The partridges, like the grouse, promise to afford capital spcrt this season, being unusually numerous and in good condition but, owing to the fact that the harvest will be much earlier than ordinary, they will probably be very wild.

MOLD. I THE SpoRTs.- The day for holding the Autumn Sports is definitely fixed for the 30h instant. The public has subscribed very handsomely to the funds. THE SINGING IN CHUECH.—A marked improve- ment has been effected during the last fortnight in the singing at the Parish Church; several gentlemen of marked ability, among whom are Mr George Trevor Roper and Mr Dalton having joined the choir. THE ACCIDENT AT BBONCOED.—The adjourned inquest on the body of Robert Griffiths, the man killed last week at the above colliery was held at the house of Mra Mausbridge, Gwernvmynydd on Saturday last, before the deputy coroner, R. Parry, Esq., and resulted in a verdict of accidental death. The evidence was simply a repetition of the facts published in our edition of this day week. THE LICENCED VICTUALLERS ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of Lbis association was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, on Wednesday evening last, to adopt ceitain measures in view of the forthcoming licens- ing day. There were present—Mr Corbett (chair- man), Mr David Williams (Secretary), Mr Dean (Lion Hotel), Mr Brcreton, Mr J. M. White (Star Hotel), Mr E. Price, Jones, and Mr Barton. OCCUPATION OF THE NEW CX-IOL.-Tiie new gaol at Gwernymynydd has at last been completed and the transgressors of the laws of their country were transferred there from the hideous old jail at Flint, a few days ago. The new prison is a model building, and has every possible convenience, both for carrying out the Government regulations, and the keeping of criminals in that solitude which alone can lead them to think of their past conduct and resolve to reform. The Rev. Jenkin Davies preached the first sermon in the new prison on Sunday last. STEALING A WATCH.—John Holliwell, of Wrex- ham, was brought up on Saturday last (on remand) charged with scaling a watch belonging to Thomas Williams, of Wrexham, on the 4th instant. It appears that the prisoner and prosecutor were together ut Caergwrle festival, and having imbibed too much beer to carry them home, they laid down together on a hedge-bank near SarD, and went to sleep. When prosecutor awoke he found that Halliwell had gone, and that his watch was missing. He gave information to the police and P.C. pu,tl took the prisoner into custody. Prisoner gave him the wittob.-The defence was res-tved and the prisoner committed for trial at the sessions. Bail I was accepted. THE NEW CALVINISTIC METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL AT MAE.YDRE—In our notice of the festival held last week in connection with the above, two or three printer's errors appear. In the first place it is stated that the blowing-room in which the meetinsr is held was frted up by Mr Hujb Joues, builder, whereas it should have been Mr Hu^h Hughes. The word Reverend" befort- the name of Mr Drury was also misplaced. It should have been before that of Mr Daniel Owen. The scarcity of space prevented us publishing the speeches and our comments on the concert, which was really a credit to all taking part especially the two young ladies who sang together—Miss A. M. Roberts and Miss A. H. Jones. VOLUNTEER FUNERAL.-On Wednesday last one of these solemn scenes was witnessed in Mold, the occasion being the interment of a young man named Thomas Lewis, who died on Sunday last after a short illness. Deceased had been for some time a member of the 1st Flintshire Volunteer corps:, and as a last manifestation of regard his bro- thers-in-arms bore his remains to the grave. They were accompanied by Lieutenant Dean, and the band of the regiment playing the Dead March in Saul." After the body had been lowered, the usual volleys were fired in mid-air, and soon the coffin of the youn g soldier was for ever hidden from human gaze. We may state that the band played the Dead March" remarkably effectively. THE CHORAL SOCIETY'S Pic.Nic.-The members of the choral society and their friends numbering altogether between 500 and 600, held a picnic on Foel Vindeg on Thursday last. The bonorarv sec- retary (Mr Dalton), the conductor (Mr Allen Joti, s) and Mr J,irues Hughes Jones took every pains to make them comfortable,and we s. ould say succeeded admirably. Tea was supplied in the ruins of an old building, the tea beiug provided by Mr Dykius of the Omen Glyndwr. After t'a the band of the 1:-t Flintshire Volunteers played some capital dance music, whIlst" the choral" (as Mr Dalton styles it) sang several well known pieces very effectively. The party broke up about 8 o'clock. SPECIAL SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY.—Before J. Scott Bankes, Esq. (chairman). Captain Cooke, Captain Phillips, and Captain Clou,h. A Urged Sunday Tr(zdtng. -William Davies, landlord of the Sun beerhouse, Leeswood, was charged with an infringement of the Beerhouse Act, on Sunday, the 3rd of July.-P.C. Thomas Jones was the informant, but failed to satisfactoril prove the case, the Chairman saying it was one of great suspicion, bnt nothing more, and that the officer had done his duty in bringing it forward.— The summons was then dismissed. A Charge of Rape Hushed Up.-Herbert Hibbert surrendered to his bail to answer a charge of rape preferred against him by one Hannah Gough, of Saltney, bat on the case being called on complainant declined to proceed with it.—She was then ordered to pay the costs 13s. 6d., but as she was without it, Hibbert very kindly lent her the money. Mr Beecham was engaged for the defence. Six of one and half-a-dozen of the other.-Mary Roberts, of Tryddyn, charged Mary Williams, of the same place with assaulting her on the 26th of July. Defendant, it appeared, had placed some food outside the door for her fowl, and the com- plainant's pig came and eat it. Defendant kicked the pig away, and a quarrel ensued. Witnesses were called whose evidence went to show that both were aggressors, and the summons was dismissed. Breach of the Peace.-Tuomati Iball and John Piicenix were summoned for fighting in Buckley oa Sanday afternoon, the 17th of July. They were bound over in their own recognizances to keep the peace for six months. Charge of Shop Breaking near Buckley.-Josepb Chesters was charged with breaking into the shop of Thomas Shone, at Dobbshill, near Buckley, on the 12ch of December, 1867, and stealing there- from a variety of articles, including cheese, butter, bread, and tobacco to the value of 30s.—Mr Pritchard prosecoted on behalf of Superintendent Thomas, and Mr Allen defended the prisoner.—Mr Pritchard said the reason why the charge had not been made before was that the prosecutor had been unable to discover any evidence to support it, but. eventually a person named William Harrison had given information to the police, which enabled them to proceed.—Mr Allen took an objection to the summons on the ground that it charged the defendant with breaking into the house on the 27th of December.—Mr Pritehard explained that it was only a mistake in the date, and the bench overruled the objection. The principal evidence against the prisoner was that of William Harrison, of Dobbshill, a nephew of the prosecutor, who said he was with the prisoner on the night in question and watched outside while Chesters broke into the shop and stole the goods. They ate part of them and put the other on one side to fetch at some other time, but when witness went for them they were gone. In cross-examination, Harrison said that he con- fessed because there had been a disturbance in the family, and in fact, admitted that the place was becoming too hot for him. Mr Allen, said he could call a witness to prove that Harrison had admitted that it was himself who committed the robbery. The Bench committed the prisoner to the assizes for trial, bnt accepted bail, himself in J620, and two sureties of E15 each. A Barbarian.-Thomag Cardiff was summoned by Luke Durkin for an assault, but failed to mike his appearance. Durkin said that defendant came up to him on Sunday night, and, without any provocation, bit the end of his nose clean off. A warrant was issued against defendant. Game License.—Mr Hanley, of High-street ap- plied for and obtained a renewal of his license to sell game.

I CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Mold Auxiliary to the above society, was held on Thursday evening at the National Schoolroom, but, was not largely attended. The chair was taken by Major Mathias, who was support by the Rev. J. R. Jam- s, the Rev. E. Smart and the Rev. J. Cheese, of Boebury, Hereford, the latter of whom attended as deputation. The meet- ing having been opened with prayer, the chairman briefly called upon the Rev. Mr Smart to address the meeting, and give them some information re- garding the operations of the society. The Rev. Mr Smart said it gave him great plea- sure to meet his Mold friends that evening, especially as it was in support of the church missionary society which was ene that had been established for sending missionaries belonging to their own church to the heathen world. It was different to the society for the propagation of the gospel in foreign parts, inas- much as the operations of that society were chiefly directed to our colonies, whilst the society whose claims he supported extended its aid to the whole heathen nations of the world. (Hear, hear.) The society had been in existence only seventy years, and had only been doing real work for about fifty years, but looking at the extent of its operations he thought they had reason to thank God for the blessed I esults he had permitted to flow out of those opera- tions. In Siera Leone there were no less than 33 or 34 natives who have received college education, been ordained, and were as much clergymen as they in England were. In North-west America, where the natives were nothing more than red Indians, canni- bals, and barbarians of they highest degree, they had no less than eight native ordained clergymen, who were now placed in the position of pastors, an d who administered for the wants of no less than ten p-irishes. (Applause.) The speaker then referred to China. and India, and quoted a remark made by a Welsh missionary in the latter place as to the effect which Christianity had made upon the natives. He said it had taken such a hold upon them that if all the Europeans were withdrawn from the country, Christianity would still last. There were no less 'han 14,000 christians in Travancore, which of itself was a strong proof that the labours of the mission aries were biassed, and that their efforts were ieavened with the Gospel of Christ. The expendi- ture of the society during the year had been greater than the receipts, which were X142,000, whilst the expenditure was £ 157,000. This was not owing To any falling off in the support given to the society, hut in consequence of a diminution of the number of le^ac.es. The speaker concluded with an eloquent appeal for support. The Rev Mr Cheese th°n gave some interesting details of the society's operations in different parts of the world, but the night had grown so dark when he began his address that he was unable to take a note of it. Tije proceedings terminated after a vote of thanks to the chairman and the speakers.

THE DOUGHTY AND DIXON QUARRELS.— DOUGHTY MARCHED TO GAOL. Daring the last twelve months, as most of our readers are aware, there has been a goo i deal of misunderstanding between Mr Docghty, of the Liverpool Arms and his next door neighbour, Mr George Dixon. Summonses for assaults, actions fur damages, and goodness knows what else have been continually brought by one against the other, and the peaceful neighbourhood of upper High- street has been the scene of most disgraceful exhibitions, the last of which being performed on Friday evening last. Mr Dixon, it app. ars, has lived in High-street for upwards of nine years, always on good tel-ms with his neighbours; Mr Doughty has been in the Liverpool Arms about fourteen months and has succeeded in making enemies of everybody. Of course, he and his wife have been terribly persecuted-at least, so they say-and as for justice, that they have always sought in vain, though they have paid dearly for it, Mr Doughty being at present an inmate of the new gao' at Gwernymynydd. We will not go through the history of each case-that would make lip a shilling volume —bat will limit our remarks to last Friday's proceedings at Pontblyddyn Petty Sessions (a detailed rt port of which appears under that head) and what followed their termination, ..lr,j Dixon was charged, in the first case, with a~sauiting Mrs Doughty, and in the next Mrs Doughty was charged with wounding Mrs Dixon. Mrs Ddughty and her husband told what was apparently a very straightforward tale, the latter stating, as a kind of guarantee for its truthfulness, how he had been engaged in the defence of his country, servid under four crowned heads, and been discharged with a good character. The injured wife of this good soldier when a^ked how she recounted for the wound on Mrs Dixon.'s head, replied that it was done with a mop-stick directed hy Mrs Dixon towards her head, and which she parried with a broom. Her husband said the same. He was a quiet observer of all that took place, aud although he saw hiq wife struck with the mop- stick, he stood on his doorstep, with his hands in his p<>ckets, and said nothing until all was over. Theu Mrs Dixon told her story, which was also equally straightforward, and Mr Parry, tha surgeon, said all that was wanted to corroborate what she alleged caused the wound upon her head. The bench believed their version of the affair and fined Mrs Doughty J62 and costs, Major Roper remarking that it was quite evident both she and her husband had sworn falsely. Then an application was made to have Dixon and his wife bound over, but the bench thought they were quite able to take care of themselves, if they chose to do so. and refused the application. No sooner had the parties retired from the magistrates' room than Mr and Mrs Dought. again indulged in threatening language towards the Dixons, who, however, took no notice d it at the time. The former then returned to Mold; Mr and Mrs Dixon soon following. They had not been long home when they were forced to witness a most disgraceful and distressing scene. Mrs Doughty to mark her great indignation of the monstrous injustice she had suffe red, hung out of her bedroom window the effigy of a man committing suicide, intending no doubt to recall to mind a sad occurrence which happened tr, a relative of the Dixon's some years ago whilst labouring under a fit of temporary insanity. The effigy was the work of an experienced hand, and bore all the appearances of a human body. When the affair 11 got wind. of course a large crowd of people collected together, and the cemetery was turned into a scene of foolish laughter rather than of solemn sorrow. Sympathy, however, as on the aide of the victims of the cruel joke, and it was well for Mrs Doughty that she withdrew her man of straw" when she did, otherwise she would have been compelled to do so, and the consequences would have been far more serious than they have turned out to be. Inspector Hughes came upon the scene in the nick of time, and prevented any riot, and all was peace until the next morning, when Mr Dixon applied for warrants against Doughty and his wife. Inspector Hughes said: About five o'clock on Friday afternoon in consequence of information received I went to the Churchyard, where I found a crowd of people between 50 and 60 in nnmber. Hanging out of the top window of the Liverpool Arms, I saw an effigy of a full-sized man; it was fully dressed, and I thought at first that it was a man. It hung over the 0 window-sill against the walL I visited the place again shortly after, when I found it was taken in. I saw M rs Doughty at the window laughing at the crowd. The affair created a good deal of excitement and a disturbance of the tranquillity of the town; and bad it not been taken in when it was I believe there would have been a riot, as the people were collecting very thick, and I heard threats of lynching and running the Doughtys out of the town. George Dixon deposed: I have heard the inspector's evidence and it is true. I have reason to believe the Doughty's are going to hang out effigies again to-night. They have said so in the hearing of my wife and step-son. My wife's health is suffering in conseqnence, and from the threats and conduct of the Doughtys, I am in fear they will do me, or my wife, or family some bodily harm. Yesterday, after the hearing of our case at Pontblyddyn, as my wife was getting into the trap, someone remarked how bad she was looking. Mrs Doughty was standing about twelve yards off, and she called out qaite loud 11 Yes, the d bitch; I'll make her to look worse yet." Her husband stood by her-laughing. Upon this evidence warrants were isaned and executed by Mr Superintendent Thomas and Inspector Hughes, who brought the Doughtys in custody before Major Roper and the Rev. Jenkin Davies. The complainant, George Dixon, then repeated the evidence given above, and added: A fortnight last Wednesday I was in the yard when I saw Mrs Doughty open their door. She had an axe in her band. I went away being in fear, and then Mr Doughty came out, saving, he had got a weapon from Birmingham to take away my life. I was standing on my own doorstep when he said this. I ask that the prisoners should be bound over to keep the peace. Elizabeth Harrison said: I helped Mrs Dixon into the trap at Pontblyddyn, and I heard Mrs Doughty say that Mrs Dixon looked very bad after Mr Jones had haunted her, but she would look worse yet. I had tea with Mr and Mrs Dixon, and after tea I heard Mrs Doughty (who was in the back yard) say When I hang my husband I shall have the bloodshed on my apron, and that will endare- for ever." I afterwards saw something like a man hanging out of Doughty's top window. There were many people in the churchyard looking at it. Inspector Hughes repeated his evidence as given before. The bench then ordered that the male prisoner be bound over for himself and wife in jEaO, and two sureties of j625 each to keep the peace for twelve months. Doughty said he could not find the required sureties and consequently was marched off to prison until he can.

MOLD: ECHOES FROM NOOKS AND I CORNERS. SIB,—'Junius, the great revealer of political jobbery, once wroteEvery common dauber writes rascal and villain under his pictures, because the pictures themselves have neither character or re-emblancj. But the works of a master require no index his features and colouring are taken from nature the impression they make is immediate and uniform, and it is impossible to mistake his charac- ters." Now, sir, I am not as vain as to suppose for a moment that my pen and ink sketches of whit I I have seen in many of our nooks and corners are per- fect, but one thing I do know, and that is this The members of the Reform Club" are very wrath at their introduction to their constituents, I mean the public of Mold. Why they should be, I am at a loss to know, unless it be because the picture is in- complete. If such be the case, I will endeavour with your permission to make up the deficiency. No. 4, I described, if I recollect rightly, as the representa- tive of the mining district. No. 5 shall be a different character altogether. He carries on his avocation on terra firma, and if anyone was to make his out- ward garb (which seems to be malie of everlasting material) as in indication of the extent of business which he does, the natural conclusion he would arrive at would be that No. 5 was the most attentive and hard working man we have in the town. He is a middle-aged man, has a gruff voice an-1 a sandy complexion; carries upon him the garment of a knight—wed, I shan't say of what ortiar-and is as corpulent as most of the members of his profes- sion" generally are. He is Dot such a rabid speaker as the other members whom I have introduced to you nor are hi, harangues clothed with any great elegance of language. But he is forcible in his de- clamation, can always be heard, and when be is heard be never fails to exhibit his strong anti-tory pre- judices. He is of a scientific turn of mind, and pro tessej coLsiderable knowledge of the ailments of cattle, especially of that peculiar disease known as thtf rinderpest. He is, therefore, pretty intimate with Board of Trade matters, and consequently may become (that is it he lives long enough) vica-presi dent of that department. No 6 is an old man- bordering upon sixty-is some 5ft. 8in. high, and wears art air of sang froid as though he had never known what a moment's trouble was. But a close examination of his physos will reveal the fact that he has seen a good deal of knocking about." His bair is completely grey, and his cheeks are marked with the furrows of age. He is moving in what one might call a comfortable situation, is his own master, and does as he iikes. He is by no means a regular attendant at his club, but when he is there the house" is kept roaring with laughter, as he gives utterance to sentence after sentence of real original wit. Mr Bernal Ooborne h is earned a great reputation for originality, but he is not fit to hold a candle to my iriend No. G. Even in his most serious mood there is something funny about him, especiady when he delivers himself in the English language. Fe is always up to "a lark or two," and he has a peculiar knack of declaring how little he cares for the corner into which he may now and again be driven by practising those larks. There art- one or two other members still left, hut they take scarcely any part in the debates, and are little known. So I shall pass these over, and lead your to another political school, held in a certain workshop not many thousand yards from The Cross" The members of this club are not very numerous, but notwith- standing a saying to the contrary, every one of them is a man and tney are all Liberals, though they are more moderate in their demands than the people down the street." I don't know that either of them has received a classical education—I believe not-but for men filling the position they do, they are beyond doubt a pattern to their fellow-work- men. No. 1, whom I might style the chairman, is a young man about thirty years of age, has a some. what thin face, a short supply of dark whiskers, and an enquiring countenance. Generally speaking, he is very careful in what he says, and like a wise man, he thinks before he says it. There is not a subject which occupies Parliament one day which he is not acquainted with the day following, and there is not a theological question upon which he is unable to form an opinion, and invariably give a reason for it.! He is the enemy of despotism and religious in- I tolerance, so that it is quite unnecessary for me to say that in the desperate and unhappy conflict which is at present alarming the whole European con- tinent—he is the frieud, not of Bismarck, but of King William and independence. No 2.is an older man-his hair is becoming grey in fact—and though he is known to have plenty in him, for some reason he prefers, like Lord Ellen borough, to keep it in I tl.e dark. Not so No. 3; who is a little, sharp,man, with plenty to say and language to express it. j Whatever he reads he remembers, and he wll rcfer to a passage from some oS our popular authors— Dickens for instftnce-R4 thou-h he had, accom- panied that great master iu his rambles about London, Paris, or the streets of New York. He is of a dark complexion, has flowing Dundreary whiskers,.and a quick disteming eye. He is never satisfied unless he is talking about something, and the war seems to be excellent food for him just at present. His sentiments upon it may be summed up by the few following remarks w1.ich I heard him make a half a doz.r>n nights tg,):. "Why should rraose dictate to Prussia, what she is to do or to Spain what she is not to do ? If Spain desired the Prince of Hobenzollem to rule over-why should Napoleon ay "No, he sliantr And again, why should they ask the King of Prussia to give a guarantee that the Prince should not take the crown if offered to him again ? Its as much as say- ing" You must do nothing without my sanction, and this meaus dictation with a vengea'ace." But I am afraid that I am trespassing too much upon your space this week, and therefore will leare my gallery open for the next, remaini'ig yoms, faith- fully, „, SCRUTATOR. The Curiosity Shop, August, 1870. DENBIGH. I FIRE,—A fire broke out about four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon last, in the stock-yard of Mr R. Foulkes, of Graig, near this town. Three large stacks were completely destroyed—two of barley and one of straw; and had it not been for the many willing bands who were on the spot, another large stack of Vo-eat would have been likewise consumed. The cause of the fire is not known. DOLGELLEY. I GRAMMAR SCHOOL EXAMINATION.— Ihe examina- tion of this school was this year conducted by R. Rodwell, Esq., B.A., Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. The distribution of the prizes awarded on the different subjects were as follows:-Class l.-Classies J. C. Evans, Dolgelley Max. Muller's Science of Language, given by the Lord Bishop of Bangor; English: J. C. EvaDs- Macaulay's Essays, given by Lewis Williams, Esq., of Fronwnion mathematics W. Watkin Lewis- Smith's History of English Literature, given by the Rev. D. Lewis, rector of Trawsfynydd. Class 2—Classics: J. Jones-Shakspeare, given by S. Holland, Esq., M.P. Class 3. Classics: E. Osborne Jones -Kingsley's Westward Ho, given by Samuel Holland, Esq., M.P.; English: E. Osborne Jones-Mllton's Poems; mathematics: John Price Lewis. Class 4. D. Williams- Hughes's Alfred the Great. The recitation prizes in classes 1 and 2 was awarded to J. C. Hughes- Corington's Odes of Horace; class 3, to J. J. Lloyd Williams and Owen Rees, equal—Long- fellow's Poems; class 4, to J. C. Roberts. The French prize open to the school was won by W. F. Pad wick. The prize for the best essay on the advantages of foreign travel was carried off by (riynne Jones. The prize poem on the sacrifice of Polyserna was awarded to Owen Evans. Several glees and recitations were gone through by the pupils during the distribution of prizes, and which passed off very satisfactorily. The several papers showed a great amount of intelligence, being neat and accurate, and are certain proofs of attention on the part of the indefatigable master, the Rev. D. Lewis Lloyd, B.A. The school will reopen on Thursday, the 22nd September.

I OPENING OF THE DOLGELLEY MARKE HALL AND PUBLIC ROOMS. I The opening of this maguificent building took place on Thursday week, and a public dinner was held in the evening at five o'clock in honour of the occasion. This beautiful bailding, which is in the Italian style, is erected on the upper corner of Eldon-row. The interior dimensions are about 75 feet long by 39 wide. On the ground is the market place, which is 62 feet in length by 38 in width, three permanent stalls, and one clerk's office, together with a kitchen for the keeper and two bedrooms above. Above also is the large assembly-rooms, measuring 75 feet by 39, with oval orchestra, which will hold upwards of 100 artistes. There are two fire-places, finished with a kind of arch chimneypieces from the Cefu quarries, in the right side of the room, together with two retiring rooms under the orchestra—one for the ladies and the other for gentlemen, with every accommodation. There is also one public reading- room 19 feet sqaare in front, containing a fire- place same as in the assembly-room, and lighted by one star gaselier with six burners. The assembly-room is lighted by ten pointed windows measuring 10 feet by 6, surmounted with orna- mental devices. The ventilation is made under cells of windows, two under eaeb and the assembly rooms are also, fitted up with seven star gaseliers from the ceiling, six of which have six burners each, and the one over the orchestra four burners. The first class part of the rooms is fitted up with 200 chairs; ha second class with 50 forms, with backs, to hold 200 persons; and the third class with forms without backs, 50' in number, on which forms four persons can sit on each comfortable. The entry to the rooms from the stairs is by two large folding doors. The slate chimneypiecesr &c., for the different parts of the building were supplied by Mr William Owen, enameller, &c., of this town. The entrance to the building is from the front of Eldon-row by a large arch door 14 feet by 10, with two squares of plate gtaea over the same to form fan light. The entrance is by two flight of stairs-one for the first and second classes, and the other for the third, and is lighted. by several brackets from the sides. The front of the built of the Tirstent stone, ornamented with Eyarth stone. There is a twelve large arch cornice and plinth in front of the lower part of the building, and also,- a- strong coarse moulding has been made in the front under the windows of the rooms, which also is wanted on the other side, and which was on the original plan and contract; but the architect-Mr Spaull" of Oswestry—and the contractors regret- it bad to be taken off at the request of the directors to lessen a little of the expense. The roof is covered with slates from Messrs Davis and Co., Arthog.qnarries and on the top of the roof in the front there is a large lovery board for ventilation measuring 12 by 3, and also two others at the gable end measuring 4 by 5. The contractors for its erection were-for the j jinery, carpentery, ironmongery, glrziug, &c., Mr tlumpbrey Jones, builder, Tanybryn, in this town for the masonry, Mr Rees Owen, mason; and for the slating and plastering, Mr Evan Morris, of this town. The original contract was 22,000; but in consequence of several alterations in the plan, made at the request of the directors, the same was lowered to £ 1,895. The building is of splendid workmanship, and is a great credit to the con- tractors, and to whom great praise is due. Joseph Roberts, Esq., the indefatigable and bard-workiug secretary of the Market Hall and Public Rooms Company, acted as clerk of the works. The extra contract for supply the forms was let to Mr Jones, the builder; and the chairs were supplied by Mr Griffith Ellis, furnitu i dealer, of this town. Also all the stalls for the market place are let to Mr Jones, together with six of the large arches or openings which are to be filled in with glass doors, &c., and finished within with Counters, the two other openings to be fitted with two iron double gates from tbe Coalbrookdale Company, supplied by Mr J. C. Roberts, of this town. The gas tittings were supplied by Mr Ellis, of the Dalgelley gasworks, and were obtained from Messrs Wmu &. Co., of Birmingham. The ironmongery, such as grates, &e., were obtained from Mr J. C. Roberts and the ornamental fixtures, gutters, pipes, &a., from Messrs W. M'Farlane & Co., ol Glasgow. The terra cotta cornices which are under the roof of the building were obtained from Mr J. C. Edwards, of Trefynaut Works, Ruabon, as also all the tiles, &c. .1 Eiiis new building supplies to the townspeople of Dolgelley and neighbourhood a want of which they were in much need of, and will be a great booti to the general public, and be duly appreciated. It contains a flue place for market purposes, as alqi a large assembly-room above, wbich was Euicb wanting, many artistes being obliged to pass iJolgeiley as it did not possess sufficient accommoda- t;on for their purpose; but. now that want is supplied, and that not with a common room, br, with a splendid one-one which the directors and towno;peope can boast of as one of the- fiuest assembly-rooms in North Wales. PUBLIC D:«SEK. A public dinner was held at the New AasemMy- rootas on Thursday evening, at five o'clock- About 200 tickets had been disposed of, at 2s. -3d. each. The catering had been trusted to Mr Edward Jones, of the Royal Ship. Hotel, the viands, &c., being of the best. The aadermentioned is a list of the gentlemeu who had taken tickets, and; the order in which thev sat at the different tables Table Nc. 1.—Mr Charles Edwards,. Dolserau Hall, and party, viz., Cisioxiel Ibbeston, Mr Robert Wills, Mr C. E. M. Edwards, and Mr R. Lloyd Edwards. Table No. 2.-Jolm Vaughan, F-,tq., Nannau; Mr H. J. Reveley, Brynygwin; Mr H. J. E. Nanney, Gwynfryn;. Mr T. H. Williams, Llwyn | Mr W. H. Spaull, Cs-westry; Mr JJoseph Roberts, 1; secretary; Mr Richard Edwards,. Bauk; Mr 11 Roberts, station master; Mr Ellis- Williams, Pout- martoc; Mr J. E. Jones, decorator; Mr Walter Tyler, Penbryn Terrace Mr John Rees, National Provincial Ba.nk.: Mr James Pugb. Bridge Mr William Jones, Glandwr Mr John Jones, solicitor, Bi-ynadda; Mr Richard Williams, draper, post- office; Mr Richard Jones, draper, New Slicj>; Mr Lewis Jones., Maesybyner; Mr Evan Jones, Rhydwen; Mr Hugh Jones, draper; Mr Robert Joues, printer; Mr Edward Thomas, printer Mr Humphrey Evans, printer; Mr Humpbray Jones, clerk. Table No. 3.—Mr Edward Owen,. Llanelityd Post-offipe; Mr Evan Jones, watchmaker; Mr John Jones, Maesypandy Mr David Jones, Towyn Mr Owen OwelH, draper, Victoria House Dr. Griffiths, Cemmaes; Mr J. R, Davies, Bar- month Mr W. Scott, Towyn Mr W. J. Cooke, Bnntddn Mr J. Remfry, Clogwynbyfryd Mr W. Whitehouse, Dolgelley Mr Askew Roberts. 'Oswestry; Mr Edward Evans, joiner; Mr Williaiii Williams, joiner; Mr John Humphreys, joiner; Mr James Thomas, joiner; Mr William Jones, painter; Mr Thomas Roberts, saddler Mr Jones, Poitmadoc; Mr John Lewis, Porttnadoc Mr T. Roberts, C.E., Portmadoc; Mr J. F. Poole, Cambrian Railway; Mr R. Nanney Williams, Dol- goiley Mr David Pugh, solicitor; Mr Charlea Button, wine merchant, Chester. Table No.4, —Mr Evan Jones, HeDgoed; Mr Owen Jones, Carnarvon; Mr Edward Griffith, draper: Dr. Lloyd Williams, Fronheulog Mr W. Jones, Brynhouse; Mr John Roberts, Cemlyn House Mr W. Williams, Ivy House. Table No. 5-Mr Humphrey Jones, builder, Tanybryn; Mr Robert Roberts, Glanwnion; Mr Robert Evans Mr Evan Jones, maltster, Wnion View; Mr Enoch Jones, Cefnmaelan; Mr Owen Thomas, County Goal; Mr Jonathan Smith; Mr Owen Rees, printer; Mr Rees Owen, mason; Mr Evan Morris, plasterer; Mr David H. Jones, prin- ter; Mr Robert Morra, plasterer; Mr A. Man, Dolymelynelyn Mr Robert Parry, Tynybwlch Mr Mr R. 0. Williams, Richard Griffith, draper; Mr R. O. Williams, National School; Mr William Williams, watch- maker Mr David Griffith, Angel Hotel; Mr Wm. Pugh, Unicorn Inn; Mr Griffith Ellis, Birmingham House; Mr Hugh Jones, painter; Mr William Roberts Mr D. Davies, The Star. Table No. 6-Mr William Pughe, National Pro- vincial Bank Mr J. Chidlan Roberts, Plasacha; Mr D. E. Hughes, draper Dr. J. E. Jones, Bryny- ffynon Mr R. Wynne Williams, druggist; Mr Wm. Owen, enameller; Mr Williams, master of the Workhouse; Mr John Jones; Rev. William Thomas Wesleyan Minister; Mr John Jones, Eldon Row Mr Edward Barrow, butcher; Mr Robert Williams, butcher; Mr W. R. Davies, solicitor; A Friend; Mr J. Meyrick Jones, Meyrick House A Frieud .N,.Fr D. Jones, tanner; M. Rowland Jones, coal merchant; Mr William Pughe, Dolserau uchaf; Mr James B. Mee, fishmonger; Mr John Williams, turner; Mr William Hughes, Dydd Office; Miss Roberts, Lion Hotel and two fiiends. Table No. 7.—L. Williams, Esq.: Mr Griffith, Glyn Mr Thomas Taylor, TneCliffe; Mr W. R. Williams, C.E., Springfield House; Mr W. Rees; grocer; Mr E. P. Williams, draper; Mr Henry Owen, London; Mr William Davies, draper; Mr Evan Owen, photographer; Mr William Bilson, Dolgelley; Mr John Ellis, County Court Offices Mr Morris Jones, Cwm; Mr L. Williams, and Frend; Edward Walker, Esq., soliciter; Mr Wm. Williams, Glanmawddach Dr. Lloyd, Barmouth; Mr Robert Griffith for Mr P. Jones; Mr John Jones, draper; Mr R. P. Thomas, National Pro- vincial Bank Mr John Williams, Bermai fach Mr John Meredith, Penybryn terrace; Mr William Jones, merchant, Bridge-street; Mr Henry Mills, cornfactor Mr Robert Lloyd, town crier; Table No. 8.—Sergeant Pierce, and Sergeant Williams, and the members of the 1st Merioneth- shire volunteer rifle corps (in uniform) who were treated by their worthy captain, Charles Edwards, Esq., Dolserau Hall. The tables were very tastefully laid, ana very nicely decorated for the occasion by Mr Godfrey, gardener at Dolserau Hall, and to whom much praise is due. Along the orchestra in the room, a great number of flower pot plants were put, also on the tables and window sills, by Mr Oodfrey, Dolserau gar- dener, and to who great praise is due for the trouble which he took. After the clothes had been removed the usual loyal and patriotic toast were drunk with all due honours. On behalf of the army Colonel Ibbetson re- sponded, Captain Charles E. M. Edwards for the militia, and Lieutenant Pughe for the volunteers. The Chairman being captain of the volunteer corps said he was glad of the way they had proposed and drunk the foregoing toast, and he solicited all to join the corps, especially the young men of the town, and having referred to the cause of his being made captain of the corps, aad the way the corps had improved daily, he proposed the health of the Lord Lieutenant of the connty, Lord Mostyn, after which the health of the 11 Member for the county, Mr Holland" was drunk. Mr D. Pugh rose to respond, and said that Mr Holland wrote him a lettler, in which he said he regretted at not being able to attend on that occa- sion, but he had promised to be at the Eisteddfod. His parliamentary business had been so heavy he hoped they would excuse him. Mr Pugh thanked all for the kind way they had received the f toast. H. J. Reveley, Esq., proposed Success to the Market Hull of Dolgelly," to which Mr Charles Edwards as chairman of the meeting and chairman of the directors, responded and said he had not heard a single complaint against the building since his arrival at Dolserau. The project had met with success on all sides. Six hundred shares of JE5 was fixed by the company. Every share had been taken up, aud thbt chiefly by the townspeople. They had raised one of the most splendid puolic huidings in tue principality of Wales. He thanked tuem. for their presence that evening. They had been greatly assisted in their operations uy the generosity and kindness of two gentlemen, Lewis Williams, Esq., and John Vaughan, Esq" Nannau, to whom their thanks were due. He Itlc proud to be chaiiiaan of the meeting, and be present to re- turn thanks. Several other toasts followed and a lively and pleasant evening was brought a close. Votes of thanks to the various gentleman who helll official positious in the carrying out of the erection of the boildiug. After the meeting bad disper3ed the members of the 1st Merioneth Rifle Volunteers corps, headed by oand, paraded the town and displayed some sweet music.

PROVINCIAL EISTEDDFOD. I This eisteddfod commenced on Tuesday evening last at the New Assembly Rooms, Market Hall, with a grand evening concert, at 6 o'clock, ou which occasion Hugh Reveley. Esq., of Brynygwin, was president, and Miss Kate Roberts, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr Steiham, Mr Ellis Roberts, and others took part. After the concert was opened, it was announced that a meeting of the bards would be tield in the rooms at 9.30 p.m., when the time ap- pointed was up a gOcld number gathered togi-the. when Mr R. Davies (Mynyddog) was elected chair- man, and tlse chief matter of discussion was tht- necessity of having a cheap book of old Welsh airs brought out at a price which everybody coul-l reach. After a long uisscusion, in which the chair- man, Tydain, Mr Ellis Roberts, Mr Joties, J. G. Peris, Taliesin Hiraetaog, Dr Edward Jones, ttiti others joiced, the work was ultimately promised to be brought out by Mr Ellis Roberts, harpist, assiste by Tydain and Mynyddog. Votes of thanks having been :o-ven to the chairman aud the gentlemen who had so kindly un lertalcea to bring out the book in question, and a gorsetid being announced to be belii on Wednesday morning on the old "Marian Mawr, the meeting terminated. WEDNESDAY. This day the Eisteddfod proper was held, and according to what had been announced the previous evening that a gorsedd was to he held on th. ."Marian Mawr," a large number o! people gathered together; but, in consequence of some- cause Ull- known, probable want. of punctuality, it was ad- ourncd to one o'clock to take pl&ce in the street near the Market Hall, where it waa held, and the formalities £ one through as usual aiaoagst a large number of spectators. At ten o'clock a meeting of the eis'ieddfod was held, on which occasion the fol- lowing took pait:-Coaductors, Rev R. Ellis (Cyn- ddelw), Carnarvon; and Mr R. Davies (Mynyddosr), L.laiihj5yn,iaa; •. Vocalists, Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Anna Jones (associate of the London Academy of IV~ua;c; and a native of Corwen), and Rev. E. Stephen (Tav*y Oitrian). Pianist, Miss Kate Roberts, of the New Philharmonic Society's Concerts, London, on a gran-d piano specially sen, down by Messrs | Eiard and Co., of London. Harpist, Mr Ellis, Kobert-i, barpist to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales: Peunillion singer, Idris VychaB, Manchester. I Accompanist, Mr J. H. Roberts, of the Roval Academy of Music, and the. Talysarnau choir, as choir of the Eisteddfod. The days being so par- ticularly fine a large number availed themselces of the facilities which tto Cambrian and Graat .Western Railway Companies afforded them of visiting this good old town. The local committee h ive used every exertioa to bring the Eisteddfod to a successful issue, and we are glad to say their expectations were fully realised, although the time was rather awkward, the farmers being busy with the corn harvest. All the arrange- ments were very satisfactorily done. RHOSLLAKERCHRUGOGv BOAT EXCUItSION.-Oll Monday the inhabitants of this populous place enjoyed a rather novel treat in the shape of an excursion by boat on the Shrop- s hire Union Canal to Ellesmere. But first there was a short jouruev by rail, which. was made in several trucks l'hced at the disposal of the excur- sionists by the company. After a short and sweet" run dowa to Pontcysyllte Wharf, the partv embarked on board nine rr ten large boats, being joined by large members from Cefn and neighbour- hood, altogether numbering about 1,500. Abeur eight o'clook the" tieet" started, and reached (Ellesmere about midday, after a delightful ride through the highly picturesque eouutrv through which the canals runs. At Ellesmere they enjoyed themselves in divers manners, everyone spending the tine most pleasautly according to the bent of their own inclinations. The greater portion marched to the Boathouse," an.1 spent the day on the mere and gj>>uuds. At half-past six the signal for return vr.as given, and all arrived safely at Pontcysyllte Wharf about one o'clock, the water being then exchanged for the rail, aad all reached hocae just before the break of lay," I RUTHIN. COMMENCEMENT OF THE WATERWORKS.—^This week Mr Pilkinghon's (the contractor's) engineer and manager has taken lodgings in the t jwn, with a view of commencing the works at once. PIC-NIC ON MOEL F ÅMM,- There was a grand pIC.AIC on Moel Famma on Tuesday last, which waa =d by several hundre& if not thousands of people. Tea was provided by Mr Edwin Roberts, of the Bull Hotel, and the music for the dance by the Flintshire Militia and Ruthin Volunteer bands both of which, we need hardly add, did their duty well. A SUPPLY OF WATER.—MUNIFICENCE OF MR WEST.—It is worthy of notice that Mr Cornwallia West, at his own expense, has lately extended a water pipe from the Castle grounds to a convenient spot for a large number of the inhabitants of Clwyd- street, Mill-street, and Llanfwroe, to obtain an abundant supply of good water, which is a great boon now that water is so scarce. All parties feel grateful to Mr West for his kind consideration. MRS WELDON'S CONCE;BTS.-On Wednesday last, the inhabitants of this town were favoured with a musical treat of first-class style. Mrs WelJon, who has been indefatigable in her labours to provide and sustain a musical school of the first order tot- young ladies, appeared in the Assembly Room with Mis. i Bradwyn, one of her pupils, and gave a grand morn. ing and evening concert, which were well and re- spectably patronised. The loud and repeated plaudits of the audiences proved how well Mrs Wei. don sustained her long and wide reputation. Miss Bradwyn's appearance was well and deservedly re- ceived, her performances giving general satisfaction. Time and experience wiil enable her to suppress a smile that unconsciously steals over her face when dealing with some of the witty Welsh love songs. There being but the two ladies to keep up the in- terest of the audience, Mrs Weldon must bave felt the weight of the work, still her singing at the close was as energetic as at the opening. The MisaeB West kindly performed on the piano and concertina, to aCord the singers a little relief, and their playing was enthusiastically received by the company.

RIFLE PRIZfci SHOOTING AND TREAT TO VOLUNTEERS. n 1 -_J.L Un Thursday last, tea annual rine COnLeML, con- fined to the No. 6 company (Ruthin) of vo;unteers, took place at Tir Simwnt (a part of the Ruthin Castle Part). The volunteers mustered well, and firing commenced at 9.30 a.m., and continued until 4 p.m. The day was not favourable to the contest, a strong breeze blowing during the day and it was notorious that nearly all the prizes were won by out. siders, a Wimbledon prize-taker being all but left in the shade. The first contest was for a prize of .£5, given by Colonel Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., M.P., competed for by all members who had completed their clas3 fir ng for 1870. Three rounds each at 6uO yards. Hythe position:- Points, 1st prize JE1 10 0 Private John Eilwartis V 2nd 1 0 0 71 D. Simon 6 3rd „ 0 15 0 Sergt. W?lmsley. C „ 4th 0 12 0 Corpl. R. Jones 5 5th" 0 10 0 rtergt. H. Parry 4 fith „ 0 7 0 Corporal Maggin 4 7th „ 0 5 b PrivateT. Koberts S The second contest was for a prize ot Jt5, given by Captain Cornwallis West, shot for at unknown distance, fire rounds each, Enfieid rifles, any position, open to all members who had completed their class firing for 1870, except the winners of the first and second prizea,- Points. 1st prize zCl 10 0 Private Robert Jones U 2nd" 1 0 0 „ Jno. Williams.. 11 3rd 0 15 0 John Jones 7 4th „ 0 12 0 Corporal S. Bryan t) 5th 0 10 0 Private Rd. Williams. 6 fith U 7 6 W. Hugbe., 5 7th U 5 6Private John Edwards 6 The third contest, a prize of X,5, given by Lieut. Johnon and Ensign Adams, open to all members who hail completed their class firing for the year 1870, except the winners of the firot and sewud prizes. Distance, 4GO yards, three rounds each, Enfield rifle, flytiie position Points. 1st prize £1 10 0 Private Rd. Williams. lu 2 id 1 0 0 Lugle-Major R. Morris 9 3rd 0 15 0 Sergeant Holland S 4th" 0 12 0 Private P. Evans 8 5th" 0 10 0Sergeant T. Williams. 8 titn 11 0 7 6Private It. Joiies 7 7te 11 U 5 6 R. G. Jones 7 All Comers' Match, a sweepstakes, two shots each at 2Uu yards. Any rifle, any position. Entrauce 2s oJ, paid before firing, the ammunition to be paid for. In this match, in which seven contested, including the c tptain and the sergeant-major, there was a tie three or four times between Curpùra: Margin and Private R. Jones, and they ultimately decided to divide the money. After the firing the volunteers were invited by Captain West to a cold collation served out to them in the tent belonging to Private John Ed wards, and which was pitched on the Castle ground! Captain Cornwallis West presided, supported on his right by Lieutenant Johnson, and on his left by Captain Conran and Ensign Adams. At the opi osite ends of the table Quaiter- master Bancroit and Mr Jesse presided. The president, in right loyal language, proposed the toasts of the Quaen and the royal famdy. This was fol'owed by the health ot their colonel, Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart., whose kindness and generous nature were so well tnown to them M volunteers. (Loud applause, the toast being drunk witn musical honours.) Lieutenant Johnson next gave them the health of their captuin-Captain Cornwallis West—(aijplaust) —and as he was so long and so well known to them lie wuuid simply give them "their host, their friend, and their captain," which was received with enthusi- astic cheering, and duly honoured. In responding to the toast Captain We-t took occasion to refer to the speech of a reviewing officer, lately made in Chester, and which had caused no little sensation throughout the volunteer ranks in this country. That officer had said in his speech that tue volunteers as a body were not supposed to meet au enemy in line. That remark had belI much spoken of and criticised, and he (Captain West) had taken the opportunity to ask all officer, a reiative of his, what his opinion was of tne lemarks; lie (Captain West) would not tell them wnat that op:iilou was but he would simply ask if the volal,. teL-rs were not able to give su-pport. to the armv, wLy had people in authority regarded thill as tue rI- .-eri-e.l force.- of the country. (Hear, hear.) It tvkll rathe:- heartless for the vohmt-trs to be suddenly told they were of little use. Tue Prussian volunteers had piovi d themselves to be of great ,(ivttituL- i to tue soldiers, much of the Prussian r-uejess K-ins attributed to the skill and intelligence o; t tie lm' itiishing parties. If the Government of this to^ntiy \You,d take the volunteer movement li^ai-iiiy ia hand they could raise thoir strength from to 4,UÙ,UcIU. He had recently looked over t i.' n_-tof this corpr, and he found that there we e in tie district seme 300 drilled men, and tint wotil i be of some adv;uit.ge if voluntgers were neede i for taction. If some had left the corps as sergeants or corvurah he coultl not see why they should not rejoin as privates. There was one topic to which lit* pa. t:oa- Inly wi-bed to reter, an& that wa-,i, that tti-j lIJ one ui'-uibt-r who had distinguished him><.if at tbe great mvion^l contest at WimbUdon. ant he was very in-.ieh pleased that Mr Waiuis ey LA !on taere aud won a pri^e—(loud applaus ); and lie truKted others would follow his exainp t. untd a Dt-n^Uhshife volunteer woald carry the prize, In conclusion b?enjtuned thetu i"' t rrn. nousty to stick to tb.?r duty, ?n 1 they ? ;d.l then  rely that no body of men would bebe?''?'??'?° dury than the volunteers of England. (A-ppi'mse.) The company thes. retired from thy isuW three cheers for Ensign Adams, and -L,Iij,)Yed themselves for some hours in the C.atlo crottmA ,otu.e to -lie strains of the:: bitiiii, 111,J others by strolling abont the ground- and g:;àeD5, 1 Jify were joined by the recepieuts of AlMXTHSR TRKAT, Given by Mr West to the members of the Literary Institute, who, with their riivas it ji?tei»> were regaled with provisions, during tho at*^ruoOD' in the opeu-air.

-low CONSECRATION AND CON.Fil'' kT I.LANSAINTFFRAID, NEAR I » iJ.,1 tfl On c'duesuay last, a piece of hunt the purisli church-yard was I the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, who, in tho" ¡¡(.eruoon of the same day, confirmed a; mini he? ■ t }° .p?- persons from the parishes of C(yudyfrd\ty, Corw?n, Bettw?, & The very hsndsome little church. )<?"y tored at ?te sole expense of; Mr.Lloyds <d a"rr"4t' was ?ery ?stetuUydcc.x-atfd with ch"ict* r? the whole corresponding admimldy sv:tl' '1. re ete?ant M-chitectur?l deM?n of the b, ?. tl-ctiu? ?-?t t?ste on the part of ?r ?; ?rdec?', of Rh??at, mho? work thf .'<?? p wprp. The ?ry?- was coudnc?d bv ihe hi? •^ Rvn.?, R?v. W. Kich?dsou, and the ll.,V. J. of LJ!wyblodwdl, af?r which th(? Lord  preached an apprnpfiate and ?P' erœU from ht Kings, 1'Jth chapter, and ?1? .? "When I am dead hen bnry me in Llit '? wherein the m?n "f Cod is buried lay  g wherei n the man of God is buried lay beside his bone.. His Lordship P''?'<? exceUeut sermoa, which we regret Fpac? ,t allow us to to reproduce, though oar repor? t the necessary notes. r_9r.. rented ?t tlv -?.?-?.??? G"1!er,d Prill!ill r.¡ //?.?/ '-Advertiser" Ot?-c (law Mu.ic H:¡]II. Y:trk'J Scjuaiv. Wrexham, in the bounty ot fti"1 t.?.t?.? on Fnd? and S?HirJ?-.s ??'?'? Odi. ?nd alsaat the Kst.bli.hm?ut of Me>^slr'"i^- "n.i PI ,I' ( !I ;h ???rect, Mold, in tk County of Flint; lit tht' ,hùP °. Mr Krasmus Edwards, Curwon, m the I "j [t;rl ■ th- i.t -Mr 0. G. r.a;y's The Cro> Mr J. County of Salop; :wd at th,' F:tall1.hnwnt ;)( )1r of V Evans, Foregatc-tr«et, •-Ue.t.r u VTieMty? Chester: by SKUXV UAYI.F.\ 'C. Vlr:ù ..A-" U" co ¡. .Uorcs.nd; C?.?.-Ks Csiottt.K 1 j'1'' "v TBC Cro.-«.A w?trv aforesaid und (h:OR")' 1!nLE\ Gr'.n .1 Wr?'h?m utot??d. AU?M? -? ?' ?"