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LENT AND EASTER.
LENT AND EASTER. LENT SERVICES.—The services during Lent at St. Mary's Church, in this town, have been exceedingly well attended. The sermons have been preached by the respected vicar of the parish, the Rev. Canon Morgan, and his efficient staff of curates. SERVICES AT ST. JOHN'S DURING PASSION WEEK.— These services were well attended, and the following are the names of the preachers :—Monday, the Rev. W. B. Bevan, minor cinon of LIandaff, Tuesday, the Rev. Canon Morgan, vicar of St. Mary's and Roath; subject, The Cross of Christ." Wednesday, the Rev. E. A. Green, curate of Christ- church subject, Gethsemane." Thursday, the Rev. E. Fice, incumbent of Canton; subject, "The Finished Work." Good Friday morning, the Rev. M. A. Pierpoint, curate of St. John's subject, Looking unto Jesus." Evening, the Rev. C. Parsons, curate of Roath subject, The rending of the temple veil." Saturday morning, the Rev. M. A. Pierpoint; subject, Rest." The same gentleman preached again in the evening. GOOD FRIDAY.—This solemn festival of the Church was duly observed and kept in this town. The whole of the shops were shut, and business generally was suspended. Divine service was held in all the Churches and Chapels. In the evening a monster tea meeting, attended by about 1,200 persons, took place at the Hayes Welsh Baptist Chapel, and the Wesleyans, at Penarth, had a similar meeting, at which about 300 sat down. EASTER MONDAY, to a certain extent, was observed by the working classes of this town as a holiday, and in the evening several tea meetings in connection with religious denominations took place. At Splotland a tea meeting was held in Mr. Robert Duncan's school, for the benefit of the teacher of the band in connection with that institution, who is in a very delicate state of health. We are happy to state that a large party attended. The school was beautifully orna mented with evergreens, flowers, and various devices, and looked remarkably well; the whole must have occupied a deal of time and drawn extensively on the taste and patience of those who undertook the work. After tea a variety of singing took place which was executed in a very superior manner and the band played several pieces with very good effect. Several addresses were also delivered and a very agreeable evening was spent. A tea meeting "as also held at the Wesleyan Chapel, Charles-street. A very large party assembled, and it is supposed that not less than 41)0 p rtook of tea. The meeting was for the benefit of the Adult School in connec- tion with the Chapel. This is a school of persons above 14 yeais of age of both sexes. held every Sunday after- noon from two to four o'clock, and the reading of the Bible and the itudy of the chapter being read is the course of instruction pursued—in fact the aim of the school is to make adults become better acquainted with the sacred truths of Holy Writ. The attendance at the school lately has been from 160 to 180. After tea the meeting was addressed by the Itevs. W. Vercoe and R. Bentley, and other gentlemen, and a very agreeable even- ing was spent. Another tea-party was held at the Bethel Baptist Chapel, Mount Stuart-square, Bute Docks, where a large number attended, The Rev. George Howe, the pastor, and several friends of the cause addressed the meeting. THE LECTURES AT TREDEGARVILLE.—A series of lectures are being delivered in the spacious room at the Baptist Chapel, Tredegarville, in aid of the building fund of that commodious place of worship. They are delivered fortnightly by popular lecturers, and have so far been very successful. The object is to raise .+.;50 at least, and there appears no doubt that sum will be realised. The lecture on Tuesday evening last was by the Rev. Robert Craik, of the Orphan Home, at Bristol, and 11 't- withstanding the unfavourable state of the weathei was tolerably well attended. The subject was Social Associa- tions their advantages and dangers," and the same was very ably treated by the lecturer. At its close a vote of thanks was proposed to Mr. Craik for his very interesting lecture, by Mr. W. H. Thonas, Queen-street, and the same having been carried by acclamation, a similar vote was given to Dr. Vachell, the chairman, for his kindness in taking the chair. The meeting closed with prayer by Mr. Craik, and the com- pany separated much pleased with the intellectual treat tlkY had enjoyed. T*E YOUNG MEN'S CHBISTIAN ASSOCIASION. — A lecture in connection with this association was delivered on Wednesday evening, at the Town-hall, by Professor Griffiths, of Queen's College, Liverpool. The subject was Popular and Fashionable Scepticism, more especially in reference to the Essays and Reviews, and the learned lecturer made a most elaborate and interesting discourse thereon, to the entire gratification of a delighted audience. Dr. Edwards presided, and the meeting closed with prayer by Professor Griffiths.
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Mr. Butt, it is stated, will soon retire from the repre- sentatiou of Youghal. A Queen's counsel on the Munster circuit, whose name is not mentioned, aspires to be his successor. THE BRISTOL SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE HARTLEY RBLIEP FUND.—A meeting of the committee of this fund was held on Wednesday, at the Mayor's Chamber, in the Council. House, under the presidency of the chief magistrate, J. Hare, Esq, for the purpose of finally settling the disposition of the money subscribed by the public of Bristol, in accordance with the principles determined at the recent meeting at the Guild- hall. It will be remembered that at that meeting the sum of £150 was appropriated for the relief of the families of the two poor men killed at Joy's Pit, Kingswood, and the remainder of the fund (which amounted in its entirety to about £ 1750) was directed to be divided in the proportion of £700 and £900 respectively between the Hartley Colliery Fund and the pend- ing subscription for the relief of the sufferers by the Gethin catastrophe, a proviso being further agreed upon that any subscriber might, up to a certain date, have his donation specially applied to any one of the particular cases of distress which had evoked public sympathy. At the meeting on Wed- nesday, it was found that the entire sum to be dispo ed of, after payment of all expenses, amounted to .€1762 16s., and on going through the requests for special application, it was found that the donors of 953 19s. 6d. had expressed a wish that their subscriptions should be exclusively devoted to the Gethin sufferers, while a sum of dB26 lis. 6d. was similarly allotted to those at Kingswood. The final distribution stood as follows Gethin Fund 17 4 Hartley 670 7 2 | Kingswood HI HI HI in in in in 170 11 6 MERTHYR. Mr. W. Duncan has been appointed surveyor of taxes for this district. ( THF. AMATEUR CONCERT IN LOSDOX.—We 8ec by the Civil Service Gazette that the result of this concert is to add nearly £100 to the fund for the relief of the Gethin colliery accident, besides having during its progress, by advertisements and circulars, stimulated contributions to the Lord Mayor's and other lists. MERTHYR POLICE COURT. SATURDAY.—Before J. C. Fowler, Esq. HARBOURING WOMEN OF BAD CHARACTER ANn PER- MITTING- DRUNKENNESS.—John Jenkins, of the Cambrian beerhouse, Pontstorehouse, was charged with this offeuce. P.S. Thomas and P.C. Melhuish proved going to defendant's house, and finding there thirteen women, all of them drunk. There was a great number of men there also, all more or less drunk. On the sergeant calling the attention of the landlord, he replied" I have a license; I am not going to turn them out." For the defence a man was called who said they were not drunk, but they were three sheets in the wind." De- fendant tried to enlist the sympathy of the Bench by pleading ignorance, but Supt. Wrenn would not have it, and called P.S. Evan Rees, who said he had called more than once, and cautioned him against harbouring such characters. Fined 40s. including costs. Defendant said he could not pay as he got but 2s. in the pound for selling the beer for Mr. Norton. In the event of the fine not. being paid lis is to be sent to pris011 fur füurtecn days. AsSAUiT.—David James v. Rees Pierce. Both men who appeared to have been drunk at the time, quarrelled about a dog which led to the assault complained of. After hearing the evidence his Worship dismissed the charge. C A DRUNKEN LANDLORD.—John Collins, beerhouse keeper, was charged by P.C. Bussell with being drunk and disorderly, Fined os., or seven days' imprisonment. The old familiar face of Julia Carroll, was again seen in the dock on the usual charge, and she was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, or seven days' imprisonment. John liees, Dowlais, Timothy Barrett, Jeremiah Manning, Edward Hughes, and David Thomas, were ordered to pay the drunkard's penalty in default to be sent to prison for seven days. A HOPEFUL YOUTH.—John Morgan, River-side, an old offender, having figured in the dock on several occasions, was charged under the Vagrant Act. His Worship decided on giving him one more chance, hut said should he again appear in court, he should send him to prison as an incorrigible rogue and vagabond. ASSAULT WITIl INTENT. Evan Jenkins, of Mountain Ash, was brought- up in cus- tody, on the charge of feloniously assaulting Elizabeth James, a servant at the Dyffryu Farm, 17 years of age. Complainant said—I have known the prisoner about 12 months; was in his company on Wednesday last at Aberdare Fair; met him at the Market-place, and went with him to the Bailey Arms he treated me we went back to the Market, and Irom thence to another public; we afterwards went to my mother's house; she lives at Aberdare; we then went towards home; we were alone; it was about half-past nine o'clock we went as far as Cap Coch, and went into the public-house and stopped there till about twelve o'clock; then went together till we came to the loop line, where he put down the umbrella, took hold of me and threw me down. Complainant, who had to be assisted into Court, and seemed in great pain proceeded to give in detail other particulars which we decline reporting. She at last said she did not think the onence had been committed, although he at one time threatened to stab her with a knife. Mr. E. Davies, surgeon, at Mountain Ash, said he was called in to examine the compliinant. In his opinion the offence has not been committed. Prisoner was committed to take his trial at the sessions. MON DAY.—Before J. C. Fowler. Thomas Thomas, shoemaker, was charged by Mr. James, relieving officer, with leaving his child chargeable to the parish! After hearing the case, defendant was offered the alternative of taking the child out of the Union, or the charge would be proceeded with. On his consenting to take the child out he was set at liberty. STEALING- COAL AT CTFARTUFA. Ann Griffiths was charged with this offence, which was proved by P.C. Jones. The coal was of the value of Id. Pri- soner, who had been previously convicted, was sent to take her trial at the quarter sessions. A DISGUSTING AFFAIR. Evan Hughes, aged 16 years, an itinerant vender of stock. rigs, who said he came from Tregaron, was charged with a disgusting offence. The only evidence given was that of P.C. Gibby, to whom the prisoner on his apprehension made a full confession. Mr. Simons defended. The person who gave the information did not appear. t:> Supt. Wrenn stated to his Worship that the informant was a thorough rascal himself, and could not be depended upon. His Worship said he should remand him on bail, to appear on a future day, if required to do so. ILLEGITIMACY. Elizabeth Powell v. David Thomas, haulier. Ordered to pay Is, 6d. per week and costs. OFFENCE AGAINST TIIE COLLIERY REGULATIONS. John Davies, collier, was charged by Mr. Moody, coal viewer and agent, at Cyfarthfa, with opening and breaking a safety lamp, the property of Win. Crau'sloiy, Esq. Rees Rees, lamp keeper, said: On the morning of the 8th I gave the lamp to him in good working order; in the evening he returned it to me open and broken as it is now. Defendant said I placed the lamp against a pillar; in a short time there was a fall of coal and it came down burying the lamp and me. Had I attempted to save the lamp I should have been crushed myself. I asked Mr. Moody if he would have liked to see me carried home on a board or my limbs broken. He said, Your life or limbs is nothing to me." This was denied on oath by Mr. Moody. The Overman, who was called, said he was present at the conversation. Mr. Moody did not say so. His Worship said he could not conceive anything more base than to make use of such a slanderous expression. The case was very suspicious, but as there was no evidence to show that he opened the lamp, he would be discharged. IMPORTANT TO MEMBBRS OF INSURANCE SOCIETIES.— Thomas Jones v. the Royal Liver Society. Complainant said his wife now dead was a member of the society, aud had been so for 5 years. From the cross-examination of Mr. Thomas society's a.ent, and the evidence after given, it appeared that the society had not been opened in Merthyr but 2i years, consequently she could not have been a member for 5 years. In the next place that she was in arrears of payment, at death, which by the 12th general law of the society, causes all funeral allowance to be a forfeit; aud furthermore that ad- mission had been obtaiued by a false representation of the age, which by another clause in the same rule excluded their benefit. His Worship, having sent an officer to the office of the registrar, on his return the statement of the agent was found to be perfectly correct. Case dismissed.—At the close, the agent stated to the Bench that as a report had been propa- gated that the society repudiated all claims made on them, he trusted his Worship would look at the receipts he held in his hand, being the amount paid by him last month for two females, one of them for the sum of d618, also an order for the payment of jEl to the relatives of one of the men killed at the Gethin pit, he having died before becoming a free member. The society had iu every case wheu application had been made to them, by the relatives of persons dying out of benefit, sent them money. His Worship said it appeared to him to be very straightforward, and he hoped the committee would do so in this case. ABERDARE. BRITISH COLUMBIA.—In the early part of last week a party, numbering from thirty to forty, left this neighbourhood for the young and promising colony of British Columbia. His Honour Judge Falconer held his usual monthly court on Wednesday and Thursday last. His Honour did not sit on Good Friday, and the undefended cases were consequently adjourned until yesterday, Thursday THE FAIB.—On Wednesday last the usual April fair was held in this town. In the morning, when the cattle fair was held, there was a pretty good supply of stock, and a few sales were effected at good prices. TEA PARTY.—A very comfortable and well-attended tea party was held at the Baptist chapel, Trecynon, on Monday evening last. A number of short speeches were made, and a concert was given in the evening. The proceeds of the enter- tainments were devoted to the liquidation of the debt of the chapel. SUDDBN DEATH.—On Thursday morning last Miss Miriam Cheever, daughter of Mr. Cheever, iron founder, of Mill- street, was found dead in bed. The poor young woman was in her usual health on the previous evening, and her death was caused by the rupture of one of the blood-vessels of the heart, Mueh sympathy has been excited by the paiiifully- udden character of Miss Cheever's death. FATAL ACCIDENT—An inquest was held on Saturday, the 19th instant, at the Globe Inn, Cwmaman, before George Overton, Esq., coroner, on the body of John Morgan, aged eight years. On Thursday, the 17th inst., the deceased was playing at the bottom of the coal incline, belonging to the col- lie y of Messrs. Shepherd and Evans, Cwmaraan, and made an attempt to get into an e npty coal waggon which was standing there ready to be drawn up, when he fell on his head to the grouud, causing injuries, from which he died in a few minutes. Verdict—"Accidental death." MOUNTAIN ASH. FATAL ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held on Monday last the 21st instant, at the Cresselly Inn, Mountain Ash, before George Overton, Esq., coroner, on the body of Rees Rowland, aged 6 years. Deceased's father, who was standing near when the accident took place, upon being examined, said: I live by the road side at Mountain Ash. On Saturday last about half-past 2 o'clock I was standing at my own door and the deceased was standing on the opposite side of the road, when a cart loaded with lime was passing. I called out to the haulier to take care of his horse, when the deceased probably thinking I was calling to him, made a rush across the road, and as he was passing in front of the horse it made a sudden start, jumped forward, and knocked the deceased down and struck him on the side of the temple with his fore .eg, and killed him on the spot. I was within a few yards of the place and saw it all myself. The haulier was by the side of his cart, on the right side, at the time and the horse was walk- 109 quite slow. I do not believe there was any blame to the haulier of the horse. 1 believe it was perfecvly accidental. The jury returned a verdict accordingly. "1." NEATH. BLABNGWRACH.—At the annual vestry held on Easter Monday—Miss Williams, of Ynislas, was appointed Church- warden for the ensuing year. RESOLVEN.—The vestry for selecting wardens for this parish met aocording to their usual custom on Monday last, when Mr. Samuel Jenkins, of Ton, was re-elected on behalf of the vicar and Mr. Thomas Llewellyn, of Ynistynfant, on behalf of the parishioners.
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YSTRADGYNLAIS, BRECONSHIRF. —— RASTER MONDAY VESTRY. A vestry meeting was held in the parish Church on Monday last, for the purpose ot electing churchwardens for the ensuing year, and foj; auditing and passing the accounts of the church. wardens for the past year, and also for making a Church rate. Among those present at the vestry, and who subsequently signed the minutes of the proceedings and resolutions, were the following ratepayers :— Rev. Thomas Walters, rector Messrs. T. S. Strick, church. warden David Jeffreys, do. Daniel Jones, Post-office Thomas Watkins, Pelican David Lewis, Penygorof Enoch Morgan, Gwernyorath Richard Richards, Dillwyn Richard Morgan, Pentwyn John Powell, Ahprrravc Owen Owen, Waungynlais Gwilyn Davies, Bwllfa John Harries, Bryn- y-groes Cottage John Morgans, Danyrogof John Morgan, Dyfirant Thomas Thomas, Cwmtwrch Thomas Morgan, Ynyspedafe Thomas Jones, Heolygwyddau Richard Lewis, Glantawe Cottage James Bowen, Pelican-street. The Rev. Thomas Walters, chairman, having read the notice convening the vestry, it was proposed by Mr. Richard Lowis, and sec aided by Mr. Enoch Morgan, "That Mr. David Jeffreys, of Tycoch, be re-elected churchwarden on behalf of the parish for the ensuing year." The Rev. Thomas Walters re-appointed Thos. S. Strick, Esq., of Yniscedwyn House, as the rector's warden for the ensuing year. Messrs. David Jeffreys and Thos. G. Strick having been declared duly elected, It was proposed by Mr. Thomas Thomas, and seconded hy Mr Gwilym Davies, That this vestry do now adjourn to the "iuiscedwyn Arms, for the transaction of the remainder of the business specified on the notice paper. At the adjourned vestry, the rector and churchwardens having submitted for the inspection of the vestry a new com- munion service of solid silver, of elaborate workmanship and exquisite finish, consisting of one massive flagon, two chalices, two plates, and one paten-the flagon bearing the following Inscription, beautifully engraved on one of its sides :—" Pre- sented by Richard Douglas Gough, and Constance Ehaheth his wife of Ynyscedwyn House, on the rehuilding of Ysirad- gunlais Church, I860. It was proposed by Mr. Richard Lewis, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Thomas, "That this vestry meeting, feelim- deeply sensible of Mr. and Mrs. Gough's kind and 'generous" loehiigfj in presenting the parish with such a handsome a^id magnificent gift, desires to return its best and most cordial thanks to them for the sam", and that the chairman Le requested to convey the same to Mr. and Mrs. Gough; and that this resolution be eutored upon the minutes of the vestry." The foregoing resolution having been put to the meeting, it was carried unanimously. It was then proposed by Mr. Daniel Jones, and seconded by Mr. Enoch Morgan, "That the accounts now submitted to the vestry be received, adopted, and passed."—Carried unani- mously. It was proposed by Mr. Thomas S. Strick, and seconded by Mr. David Davis, that a rate of threepence in the pound be mf.de for the necessaries required for the due celebration of Divine service, for the ensuing year.. The same having been put to the meeting, it was declared to have been carried unanimously. BRECONSHIRE. BRECON.—HEREFORD, HAY, AND BRECON RAILWAY.— We are informed that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of this Company, held in London, the Honourable G. C. Morgan, M.P., was unanimously elected chairman, and H. B. Buddicum, Esq., of PCllfedw Hall, Flintshire, vice-cbairmanj of the company, Mr. Robert Swan, of London, was appointed secretary in the room of W. L. Banks, Esq., who was electep at a recent meeting to join the directorate, in consequence of a vacancy caused by E. Watkins, Esq., accepting an appoint- ment on the Grand Trunk Railway, in Canada. Mr. John Evans, was also appointed assistant and local secretary to the company. We are also informed that the works on the line are progressing in the most spirited manner, several hundred men being now at work, and that it is the intention of the enterprising contractor, 'Ihomas Savin, Esq., to place a loco- motive to run over a portion of the line in a few days. PENNY READINGS.—The last series but one of these read ings was held at the Town-hall. There was no falling off in the attendance the Hall being crowded. The Lord Lieuten. ant, Col. Watkins, M.P., occupied the chair, and havin- made some appropriate introductory remarks, called upon Lieutenant-Colonel Lindsay, who engaged the attention of the audience, by reading an interesting extract from a German Legend. Mr. Joseph Evans, after some personal observations, read an extract from Hugh StoweH Brown's lecture on the Battle of Life. The chairman then called upon Mr. Ben- jamin Wilks, who read an article on "Screws," or a com- parison of man to horses. The next was Mr. Wm. Williams, who read two short, but pithy poems, by Eliza Cook, and was followed by Mr. David Hughes, with Sir Watkin's Title, by Dickens. A vote of thanks was moved to the gallant colonel and the meeting terminated. CUURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.—The Rev. — Hamilton preached special sermons in our churches on Sunday in aid of the above society 'lhe annual meeting was held at the Town- hall, on Monday, lhe Rev. Garnons Williams, vicar, presided. the chairman briefly opened the meeting, and the Rev. Mr. Hamilton gave a long and an interesting account of the so- clety; after which, Capt. Greenway, R.N., also addressed the audience at some length. The vicar thanked them for thus enlightening them on their missionaries, and the meeting closed. Collections were made after each occasion, when the sum of jE:8 13s. 6d. was realised. SHIREIIALL, SATURDAY—(Before the Rev. Hugh Bold, Walter Maybery, and G. J. Williamson, Esqrs.)—Evan Williams, a lad of the age of 11 years, was placed at the bar, charge! under the Juveuili O.Fende s Act, with stealin«- a suit of clothes of the value of £ 2, the property of James Jones, at Pentwyn, near Brecon. The prosecutor stated that the prisoner came to look for work a few days ago to Pentwyn, where he saw a suit of clothes hanging on a peg in the range. The clothes were soon afterwards missed, and found in the prisoner's possession by P.C. Price, at Tredegar. The pri- soner stated that his father was a gardener with Mr. Vaughan, of Veliunewydd, and formerly at Tregunter, near Talgarth. He said that he and another child had been turned out of doors by the father, who could not aflord to keep them. Sell- tenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour. A PROSECUTOR A BURGLAR.—(Before Walter Maybery, Esq.)-James Jones, the prosecutor in the above case, was now brought up ill custody charged with having committed a bur- glary at a farm-house, called Blaenant, in the parish of Llan. ligan, near Brecon, on the 19th of March last, and stealing a pair of trousers and two waiscoats, the property of Mr Howell Davies. It appeared that the prisoner had been in service at Blaennnt and left there two months ago. The pro- secutor and his family went to bed at ten o'clock, and when they got up on the following morning they found that the back kitchen window had been forced and an entrance effected. The waiscoats and trousers had been taken out of a bureau, and the drawer left open. Some coffee in a tin canister was also stolen. In all probability the perpetrator of this burglary would never have been detected had it not been for the robbery of the prisoner's own clothes by the lad, Evan Williams which placed the prisoner under the necessity of wearing' some of the things he had himself stolen at Blaenant. The active Superintendent of the County Constabulary, Mr. Price having obtained a description of the garments, pounced upon them in the prisoner's possession, and having apprehended him and brought away the clothes they were immediately identified by the owner as being the same which had been stolen on the 19th March. The prisoner was fully committed to take his trial at the next assizes.
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BRISTOL AND CLIFTON RAILWAY BILL.—The Lords of the Admiralty report upon the application of this company to carry their line four times across the floating harbour at Bristol. It has been represented to them that the bridges proposed would prove a serious inconvenience to the trade of the port, and they suggest that in the event of any bridges being authorised by Parliament they shall be constructed only open plans to be approved by the Admiralty. THE COMMON LAW COURTS.—The common law Courts YVo • U1.r ^"n.gs for Easter Term on Tuesday, at Westminster. The cause list of the Court of Queen's Bench shows an entry of 26 remanets, and 33 new causes, one of which is for a special jury, lhe list of the Common Pleas has one remanet and 22 new causes, five of which are special jury causes. The list of the Court of Exchequer has three remanets set down for trial and 38 new causes, four of which are spccial juries. THE JAPANESE AMBASSADORS AT THE TUILERIES.— The Ambassadors appeared much flattered at the reception they met %ith, and by the promise made by the Emperor as to their return. They were much struck with the beauty of the Empress and by the grandeur of the spectacle which met their eyes. On returning to the Hotel, after the audience the chief Ambassador iuvited Baron de Lajus, introducer of Ambassadors, and Barou Sibuet, secretary to that body, to dinner, as well as several others of the, personages who had accompanied them, and Baron Feuillt de Conches, who had received them on their arrival in the capital. Among the dishes served at table was an uncooked nsh, cut into pieces, and with it was eaten boiled rice, which they conveyed very adroitly to their mouths by means of chopsticks. They also partook of a number of other dishes said to be delicate, and took their wine with great gusto. During the whole of the repast they drank a prodigious quantity of warm water, for the purpose, it was said, of assisting digestion. At the dessert the Chief Ambassador proposed a toast to the health of the Emperor, which was replied to by one to the Emperor of Japan. After the dinner the guests were presented with fans and beautiful little Japanese pipes. The entertainment was kept up to a late hour iu the evening, and during the whole time the members of the Embassy continued smoking and drinking liqueurs of diftereut kinds. In place of a pocket- handkerchief they use large square pieces of paper, which they theu put away into another pocket, without doubt to get rid of them at their leisure. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT,—On Good Friday a detachment of the Preston Artillery Corps were firing a salute at Warton Battery. Bombardier Ashley was reloading a gun, which had just been discharged, when, either in the hurry of the moment or from anxiety to have the gun loaded in time, he put in the second charge before the gun had been sponged out. This is a most important point to have strictly observed, as it is pos- sible for a portion of a charge to remain not completely ex- tinguished in a recently-fiied gun, and Ashley himself, who is a first-rate drill instructor, has always impressed this most particularly upon the members of the corps. The Adjutant stood close by the guns, but the wind, which blew in fitful gusts off the water, at this moment drifted the smoke across the front, so that it was for a few moments utterly impossible to see anything that was going on. It was at this moment tbat the charge was put into the muzzle ot No. 2 gun, and Ashley seized the rammer to ram the charge home. Unfor. tunately, there must been some sparks remaining in the gun, as the charge was immediately blown out, and Ashley was dreadfully hurt. The rammer, which was smashed to pieces, must have struck him. The poor fellow had his left hand completely shot off, and his left arm broken above the elbow; Ins right arm was also broken near the wrist, and also higher up, and his face was much wounded on both sides some of the buttons of his uniform were blown away. Medical assistance was immediately obtained, and every care taken of then poor fellow. The surgeons intended to amputate both his arms on Saturday; but the hopes entertamed of saving his life were very Mat, il J
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CARDIFF POLICE INTELLIGENCE. » d SATURDAY.—Before 11. 0, Jones, Esq. t DRUNKENNESS.—William Fitzgerald, charged with being 1> drunk and disorderly, was cautioned and discharged. George Hud -on, charged with being drunk and causing an obstruction in Bute-street, was fined 5s. and 48, 6d. costs, or five days' imprisonment. V UK iocs DRIVING.—Edward Hill and William Lippefc •were charged by Inspector Lynn with furiously driving jn St. Mary-street, to the danger of the passengers. Fined 5s. and .1, costs each, or five days' imprisonment LARCENY.—Lucy Parker and Hannah Hill, brought up on a remanded charge for stealing a sheet and table-cloth, were discharge! as there was no additional evidence. STEALING A ROPE.—Charles Grundmon, a Dutch seamen, was charged with stealing a quantity of rope from the Danish ship Spira, on Friday, the 17 inst. P.O. 36 said he saw pri- souer with a quantity of rope, and on questioning him, the prisoner said the store-keeper bad given it to him to sell. The captain said he bad given no permission to the prisoner to sell the rope, which he identified as that belonging to the ship The prisoner pleaded guily, and waetenc days' hard labour. MONDAY.—Before the Mayor and R. 0. Jones and G. Bird, Esqrs. MARINB DHMHTBRS.—Fire foreign seamen were brought up as deserters from their ship, and ordered to be sent on board, after having paid the costs. DISORDERLY FEMALE.—Margaret Jones was charged as a disorderly character, and having been previously convicted for the same offence, she was sentenced to one months imprison- ment. BEATING A WOMAN.— Michael Hayle was charged by Emma Davis, with beating her in the George the Fourth beerhouse, Caroline-street, on Thursday last. Defendant failed to appear and a warrant was issued for his apprehension. THE CANTON COMPANY ANY) THE CARDIFF BUTCHERS. —Mr. Wilcocks asked the Bench to further adjourn several of the butchers' cases" brought forward last week, in order that a settlement might take place. It will be remembered that about 20 of the summonses were adjourned last Monday, with a view of the parties concluding seme arrangements with the Company, and in many instances agreements had already been made. Mr. Wilcocks felt assuml that by another week all the cases would be arranged, and a further adjournment was con- sequently allowed. ANOTHER CANTOS MARKET CASE.—Bridget Breane, the I girl who last Wednesday obtained a conviction against one of the Company's collectors, named John Whitcombe, for an assault, was now summoned for hawking vegetables in Bute- street on the following day, without having previously paid toll at the Market-house. Defendant said on application by Holloway in the street the gave him a penny, which he re- turned. Holloway said she pushed the money in his hand against his inclination, and as he had orders to take none in the street, he gave it back to her. On being cross-examined by the Bt'nch he admitted that he walked a few yards from her before lie considered to return the cash. Mr. Wiltshire said the de- fendant was a poor innocent girl, and had been wrongly advised, so that he would pay the costs himself. The Bench hinted that he had better withdraw the case, which he did accordingly. DoCK RUNNERS.—Frederick Clode, butcher, was charged with assaulting Joshua Howe. Mr. Bird defended. It ap- peared from the evidence that the parties were butcher's runners, and that while both were soliciting orders from a captain on the pier-head, on Thursday, they quarrelled, and complainant said he was struck on the head by the defendant. This was denied, and after a number of witnesses were ex- amined on both sides, none of whom saw a blow struck, the magistrates said they considered the assault proved, and fined defendant 5s. and costs. The complainant gave 5s. to the poor-box. ASSAULT.—James Binding was charged with assaulting J me Best. The quarrel arose regarding the key of a room, and complainant said she had been struck and kicked, and in return had struck the defendant with a brush. Defendant called his son as a witness, a boy 13 years of age, but as he bad no idea of the nature of an oath, his evidence could not be taken. Mr. Jones said it was a most lamentable thing to see a toy of that age unable to understand the difference between troth and falsehood. Defendant was fined 5s. and costs. TUESDAY,—Before the Mayor, Dr. Vachell, and G. Bird, Esq. QUIETNESS IS BEST-—Win. Stanley and John Davies, two elderly though able-looking men, were charged with being drunk and riotous, and assaulting P.C. Clark in Bute-street, last night. The evidence went to show that Davis was by no means so bad as his comrade, and he was dismissed; but the other man was fined 10s. and costs, and to pay 2s. 6d. for damage done at the Police-station. In default he was com- mitted to gaol for 14 days.—James Stacey was charged by P.C. Gay with being drunk and riotous in Bute-street, last night. Fined 5s. and costs or 7 days' imprisonment. WEDNESDAY.—Before the Mayor, Dr. Vachell, R. 0. Jones, and G. Bird, Esqrs. ASSAULT.—Michael Hade was charged with assaulting Emma Davis, on Tuesday last. It appeared that the defend- ant had kicked the complainant several time?, and otherwise ill-treated her. Inspector Lynn stated that the defendant had previously been convicted for his brutal conduct to females, an! he was then committed to gaol for four months with hard labour. WILFUL DAMAGE AT PLUCCA-LANE ROMAS CATHOLIC CHAPEL. Robert Honden, who was on Tuesday taken into custody for wilfully damaging the altar of Plucca-lane Roman Catholic Chapel, was now brought before the Bench on the charge. Mr. Wilcocks prosecuted, The first witness called was Bridget O'Hagan, who said: I am mistress of the chapel school of St. Peters, and saw the prisoner there on Tuesday, He came to the window of the schoolroom, drew the curtain, and gazed at the children for some time. He then walked up the nave of the chapel, and with his stick broke the vases, candlesticks, and other orna- ments placed in the sanctuary near the altar. Witness then sent for Father Maxwell, who brought the policeman with him. Prisoner, however, before he came np, broke one of the lamps with his stick P.C. Grant, of the county constabulary, said: I was called into the Catholic chapel on Tuesday, and found the prisoner standing in front of the altar with his stick, which I produce. Isawtour of the ornaments broken. He said, I want to speak to you (witness). Prisoner theu said, "I have a bottle of wine here, help yourself." He then commenced looking for the sacrament to burn. Witness then took him into custody, when he said I came here for the purpose of destroying the things, and burning the saerament. Father Maxwell said: 1 saw the prisoner yesterday inside the altar rails. He beckoned to the policeman to go beside liim. Several ornaments were destroyed, and I produce a list of them as follows blue lamp glass 6 s., small glass flower pot 3; two small china vases 3s., large Paschal candle 6s., two small curtains for the tabernacle 3s., altar cloths and cover '3s., several bunches of artificial flowers spoiled 2s., and white silk curtain torn and cut 5s. Mr. Wilcocks said the gentlemen for whom he appeared did not wish to prosecute the prisoner with unnecessary harshttess, they were only anxious that he should be dealt with in "sixth a manner as would serve as a caution to others. The Bench- understood the lenient wish expressed, but said it was very desirable that such conduct ill a civilised country ahould be made an example of. Prisoner, on being asked if he had anything to say in answer to the charge, stated he sh- uld never have committed the offence, had be not been under the influence of some bad liquor which he had received on board ship. He exceedingly regretted his conduct, and promised that if it should please God to spare him, he would never do the like again. He bad been a total abstainer for some time past, and vowed that he would never again partake of the intoxicating draught. He threw himself on the leniency of the Bench, hoping they would give him an opportunity of proving his words. Mn Jones, in passing sentence, said: You being drunk at the time i. no excuse for the insane conduct of which you have been guilty, and the magistrates are determined to mark such conduct by such a sentence as shall show that persons in a civilized place found entering a house of worship for the purpose of destroying everything they lay their hands upon, must be punished as they deserve. You may consider your- self fortunate that in the excitement which this case has produced, yorir life was not taken by the violence of the people, who consider themselves greatly insulted by your conduct. Had it not, too, been for the leniency which the prosecution has expressed you would have received a still heavier sentence than the one which will be passed upon you. As it is the Bench will inflict such punishment as will, it is hoped, teaeb you civilized manners for the time to come. You will be committed to gaol for one month with hard labour. The deekioo was received outside by the assembled multi-. tilde with loud and continued cheering, and it was considered accessary for the prisoner to be detained in the court until the excitement abated. In vain did the priest attempt to pacify them, so evidently were they overjoyed with the result of the inquiry and disgusted with the prisoner. At length the pri- wfoer w*s escorted by the police into a cab, and conveyed to tie gaol. ¡ The mob were furious and attempted, fortunately in vain, to attack the offender. BraeutEY.—William Howell was charged with breaking into the office of William Lester, ironfounder. A witness deposed t? having found two of the desks broken open but nothing had evidently been takenaway, as beyond papers, there were no other contents. Prisoner, who had been previously convicted for housebreaking, admitted being on the -premises, but not in the office. Discharged with a caution. CarrLTY" TO A DOKKBT.—A youth named Callings was charged with ill-treating a donkey. P.C. Griffiths said he saw the prisoner driving a donkey at the Wharf. The animal was taken out of the cart by the witness, who found that it had a severe wound on the back, caused by the wooden saddle The animal appeared in great pain, The lad said he had done all in his power to cure the wound, but all efforts had proved unavailable. Prisoner's mother was in court, and said she had a large family, and could not support them on the barest scale unless she had the donkey and cart. Fined 10s. and and costs, and the donkey ordered to be detained. Beating A WOMAN. Lewis Leyshon was charged vrfth striking Mary AHen on Monday mght. Complainant said de- fendant followed her tip the street and struck her twice on the face, which was much disfigured. She had two black eyes in conMooeuce. Defendant declared he was m bed at the time the assault was alleged to have been committed, and be was successful in an application for an adjournment to produce a v?itn6Ma ASSAULT.—Ellen Williams was charged with assaulting Mary Welsh with a poker. It appeared that on Sunday night there was what may be called a "general row 10 the bouse in which the complainant, defendant, and several other parties resided, when the defendant handled the poker and in- flicted some disagreeable blows on the complainant, tor which offence she was fined log. and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment. BEERHOUSE CAMS.—J0ha Thomas, ot the Plume of Feathers beerhouse, was fined, for keeping his house open after legal hours, 5s. and costs. Inspector Lynn visited the hou$e twice on Thursday night, and was enabled to prove the charge- The particulars are of that character time after tinte printed in our columns. Defendant submitted that he never drew any ale after i to 11 o'clock, and that as soon as the half-gallon was drank the friends" found in the house by Mr. Lynn, shortly before 11 o'clock departed, and seven men lodged" in the house all night.—Thomas Nicholas, of the Moira beerhouse, was charged for a like offence by Sergeant Cambridge, bat ae there was some informality in the gammons; he case could not be proceeded with, aud the defendant was t [ismissud with a caution,-Sarah Price, of the Duke of i iVellington, beerhouse, was charged by Inspector Lynn with lie double offence, of selling beer during illegal hours and teeping a disorderly house. Fined 5s. and costs. 1 THURSDAY.—Before the Mayor and George Bird, Esq. LARCENY.—Mary Cole was charged with stealing a pewter half-pint measure from the Cumberland beer-house. Bute- itreet, on Wednesday night, Prisoner had been driuking in the house during the evening, and after she had left she was Jetected with the measure under her apron. The defence was that she meant to return it, She was committed for trial to the quarter sessions. Susprcious.—John Ward was charged with absconding with a quantity of wearing apparel. Mr. Wesley Price, clot hier, said the prisoncr had Ifcen employer! to mah up materials into clothes, lie had the materials out of the shop, and after they were made up it was his duty to return them. On Wednesday morning, he received materials for four pair of moleskin trowsers, but there was no arrangement as to when be was to return them. Iuspector Lynn apprehended the prisoner as be was leaving the town fit three o'clock on Thurs- day morning, with the articles in his possession. The Clerk said there was no felonio is intention, as the articles were in prisoner's lawful possession, and the magistrates dismissed the case. STEALING COAL.—Catherine Grey was charged with steal- ing a small quantity of coal from the Bute Dock.—Mr. Wilcocks said he had been requested to appear for the defence by a gentleman who knew the prisoner to have hitherto con- ducted herself in an honest way. She had been supporting her mother and a sister's child by selling milk, and was the sister of the woman who was recently suffocated in Bute- town. To be imprisoned for one day. STEALING PIG I BOX.—Charles Reynolds was chargcd with grappling iron from the Canal. He succeeded iu findiug a piece of pig iron, and then the constable pounced upon him and said it belonged to Messrs. Hollier and Co., who would pay him for his trouble. lie told prisoner to leave it on the wharf, and in two hours afterwards, the piece of iron had gone. The constable subsequently found a whole pig and two pieces in a marine store, which had been sold that morning by the prisoner. James Chase, marine-store dealer, said that he bought three pieces of pig-iron from three men, one of whom was the prisoner. Remanded till Friday. ♦- — ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CARDIFF BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A large number of town and country guardians assembled at the Board-room on Saturday last, to transact the business attending an annual meeting. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. E. P. Richaids, on being called to the chair, said the first thing they had to do was to elect a chairman for the en- suing year, and he should be glad if some gentleman would make a proposition. Colonel Tynte rose with much pleasure to propose the re- election of Mr. Robert Oliver Jones (applause). The very satis- factory manner in which he had discharged the important duties of his office during the past year, had justly entitled him to their respect and esteem (applause), and Low-as sure he need only make the proposition of his re-electi n to show, by the general response that would undoubtedly be given, that such was the case (applause). Mr. Alderman Alexander seconded the motion and signified his entire concurrence in the observations which had been made by Col. Tynte (applause). The Chairman, pro tern., then put the proposition to the Board, which was carried amid loud applause. Mr. R. O. Jones at this juncture, again took his old position as chairman, and returned thanks for the honour that had once more been conferred upon him. He acknowledged the support he had received from the guardians during the past year and invited a continuance for the ensuing one. If such was given him, and he doubted not it would (applause), then he had no fear but they would be enabled to transact the very important business of the union in a most satisfactory manner (cheers). It had been his pleasure to fulfil his duties as best he could, and promised such feelings would actuate him for the year to come (applause). ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. The Rev. Horatio Thomas proposed the re election of Mr. Perkins, as vice-chairman (applause). Like the chairman, he had given great satisfactiou by the manner in which he had } filled his post, and he was satisfied a more suitable man could not be found ( hear, hear). Mr. John Bird was equally of opinion that Mr. Perkins's invaluable services should be secured for the ensuing year. They could all bear testimony of the important assistance he had rendered, and it was with the greatest pleasure that he seconded his re-election (applause). This proposition was, like the preceding one, unanimously confirmed, amid applause. Mr. W. Perkins assured the Board he felt very compli- mented by their re-electing him vice-chairman (applause), and with a continuance of that very kind and able assistance, which he had hitherto received, lie did not doubt but that he might be able satisfactorily to conduct the business which he would have to do (applause). He had intended tendering his resignation, considering that Mr. Richards had given a hint to the effect that some one more elastic in mind and muscle would better fill the post (laughter). However, no other gentleman was forthcoming, and he should therefore be most happy to do the best he could (applause). VOTES OF THANKS TO THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE- CHAIRMAN. Mr. E. P. Richards, in rising to make a proposition, said he had not intended before the speech of Mr. Perkins, to make a preface, certainly not such an one as he felt now called upon to give (laughter). The Vice-chairman had most assuredly very wrongly construed any statement he might have made, if he had drawn the slightest inference that he (Mr. Richards) was not satisfied at the manner in which he discharged bis duties. On the contrary he was, what he could not otherwise be, perfectly well pleased with his conduct as the Vice-chair- man (applause), as he was sure were the Board generally. The only complaint he knew of that had been made against him was for working too much (laughter). With these few observa- tions he begged to propose that a vote of thanks be accorded to the Chairman and Vice-chairman for the valuable services thay had rendered (loud applause) It would be quite unnecessary for him to make a long speech or indulge in eulogiutns (hear, hear), for the best proof that could possibly be had of the Board's entire satisfaction with these two gentlemen was the fact of their haring been unanimously and enthusiastically re-elected that day (applause). He felt, however, that he could not resume his seat without congratulating the guardians on having again secured their services (applause), and he hoped, as each gentleman had expressed himself, that the guardians would continue to give that assistance which they had done during the past year (applause). The Mayor expressed his entire concurrence in the senti- ments of Mr. Richards, and seconded, with the greatest plea- sure, the proposition which had been made (applause). If we may be allowed the expression a double vote" was then heartily conveyed. The Chairman acknowledged the compliment. Having again thanked the guardians for the support that had been given him whilst he had been chairman, he observed that the past year had not been unattended with important results (hear, hear). They had taken one very grand and most satisfactory step in deciding upon the establishment of a new industrial school (applause), whereby he considered the Union would have added a great blessing, and the character of the children would be very materially improved (applause). He thought they were very much indebted to Lady Windsor for granting the site at such a reasonable cost (applause), and for her readiness to facilitate the work (applause). She had not looked at the matter, when sending in a price for the land, in a light of self-interest, but had considered the public good (ap- plause), and he was assured the Board unanimously felt grate- ful for the views she had taken (applause). He again thanked them for the vote they had passed, and trusted that by the aid of God's blessing, they would, during the forthcoming year, be enabled to discharge the weighty matters connected with the Union in as satisfactory a manner as was desirable (applause). The Vice-chairman likewise briefly responded, and promised, as before, to use his best endeavours for the benefit of the Union (applause). The gentlemen constituting the Finance and Visiting Com- mittees were next rechosen, and to the former was added the name of Mr. Aid. David (Mayor). ANOTHER GUARDIAN FOB LLANTRISANT. Mr. Maddocks handed in a memorial passed at a vestry meeting, praying the Cardiff Board to petition the Boafd above for an extra guardian for Llantrisant. The memorialists argued that the greatly increased population was not fairly re- presented by three guardians, and called attention to the fact that there were no less than five hamlets. The Mayor observed that they spoke of the increase in the population, but did not prove from what period that increase dated. The Clerk said it was since the formation of the Union. Mr. E. W. David was quite of opinion that the parish had not adequate representation, and thought that as there were five hamlets, there should be five guardians. If Mr. Maddocks would move a proposition to that effect, he should be glad to second it. Mr. Maddocks then moved that the Poor Law Board should be petitioned, to allow two additional guardians for the parish of Llantrisant. Mr. E. W. David, as promised, seconded it. The Rev. H. Thomas thought LlantwitVardre was entitled to be better represented. Mr. E. P. Richards said he had for some time taken the same view of the matter as Mr. David, but there was one thing to be considered, and that was, would it be acting fairly towards other parishes? (Hear, hear). Others might lodge a similar complaint, and present a similar petition, and if they considered that Llantrisant had a claim to two extra guar- dians, then, of course, it would be their duty to give other ap- plications equal attention. Before deciding on the matter, therefore, he thought they ought to be prepared with some statistics as to the population, &c., which, at the present time, they could not expect Mr. Watkins to be in a position to give, having had no notice. Such being the case, he should move that the consideration of the memorial be adjourned for a fort- night or three weeks, that was, if two guardians were asked for; but if only one, as expressed in the document passed at the vestry meeting, then he would offer not the slightest ob- stacle for the immediate settlement of the question (hear, hear). There could not be the slightest doubt as to an addi- tional guardian being required for Llantrisant, which was now the largest country parish in the Union, but if it was sought to obtain two extra, then he thought they ought not to decide without fully considering the matter. If a couple more guar- dians were given to Hantrisant, then Cardiff would very natu- rally say that eight guardians for a population of about 38.CKJO were inadequate for them. Llantwit Vardre too, as Mr. Thomas said would also apply, and in fact there would very probably be no end of trouble arising out of the Board making such an allowance as Mr. Maddocks had proposed. If he would con- sider that one additional one would be sufficient, then he sliould vote, without hesitation for such, so .far as that Board was concerned, to be allowed immediately; but if it was persisted in asking for two, then he begged to propose that the matter be adjourned. Mr. W. Pritchard seconded the amendment. Mr. D. Williams thought four guardians would be anffichnt for Hantnsant. Mr. Maddocks said he had no authority to apply for two additional, and had only made the proposition at the kind suggestion of Mr. David, who no doubt considered they had a claim for such a number, but under the circumstances he leemed it advisable to adhere to the resolution passed at the j neeting and only ask for one more. Mr. Davidagreed to accept the proposition as amended, .vhich w.ts unanimously agreed to, and the Clerk was desired ;0 send up a petition to the Poor Law Board to confirm the iecision. The Chairman thought it a very wise determination on the part of the Board. He knew agricultural parishes 111 which were eight hamlets, and it would scarcely do if every one had a guardian to represent it. Such would not he necessaiy. EXAMINATION OF RELIEF LISTS. Mr. Williams, of Ely, suggested that the relieving officers' lists should be taken first ever j' week, alternately, because, a? at present, parishes were always taken in the same older, and to country guardiaus, many especially who had to leave before the whole of the business was completed, such an arrange- ment was objectionable. The matter was delaj'cd for a week. APPOINTMENTS. V Thejllev. E. Jenkins gave notice of his intention to move next Saturday that Mr John Evans be appointed collector, at a salary of £15 per annum for the parish of St. Menons; and Mr. liobt. Ayrcs, collector, at a salary of £10 for the parish of Lancdame. ST. MARY'S PARISH. The Chairman said he bad just had put into his hand cer- tain information relative to Mr. Lewis, the collector for St; Mary's parish, Cardiff. lIe did not propose to go into the matter at present, but suggested that Mr. Lewis should be requested to attend at the Board-room at 12 o'clock next Saturday, to answer any questions that might be put to him in connection with his late duties as relieving officeer of that Board. Agreed. 0 The rcliet business was then proceeded with.
DISTRICT NEWS.
DISTRICT NEWS. LLANDAFF POLICE COURT. Before E. David, H. Jones, and C. H. Williams, Esqrs. WAGES CASE.—Mr. W. R. Evans, of Sully, was sum- moned by John Smith, for wages.—.The complainant proved the hiring and rate of wa^es.—On the part of the defendant, who appeared by Mr. David Davies, (firm of Grover and Davies, Cardiff), it was proved that Mr. Evans's house at Canton having been closed, the defend- ant's services had terminated, but many acts were subse- quently performed which satisfied the justices that there had been a continuation of the hiring, and ordered the defendant to pay £2 and costs. Wm. Yates did not appear to a summons for sureties o- tbe peace towards his wife, and a warrant for his appref heusion was granted. David Evans was convicted of assaulting James Park- man, at the Red Lion, at Llandaff, and fined 10s. and costs or 14 days' imprisonment. CHARGE OF STEALING CLOTHES.—Jane Pollard was charged with stealing a quantity of clothes, belonging to Evan Williams, of Trebanog, near Llantrisant. The pri- soner was engaged to nurse Jennet Jones (he prosecu- tor's aunt) in her illness, and at her desire she took the clothes away and pawned them. -In her defence she alleged that the deceased had given ihem to her for her services.—Remanded and admitted to bail. Before E. David and H. Jones, Esqrs. Jane Pollard, remanded undei bail, did not appear to- day, and a warrant was issued against her. Catherine Morris, of the Grange, an incorrigible offender, was convicted of an assault on Ann Roberts, and fined 10s. and costs or 14 days' imprisonment. SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT. GLOUCESTER, Saturday.—A frightful accident happened to the express train from Milford to London this after- noon, at Lydney station, about 19 miles from Gloucester. The train passes Lydney at full speed, and when close to the station, and running at the rate of frty miles an hour, the engine, from some cause at present unknown, got off the rails. The coupling chains were broken by the vio- lece of the shock, and the engine ran along the permanent way for about 700 yards, and then turned almost com- pletely upside down, on the line, the tender turning over also, but fortunately partly resting on the engine. The driver and stoker (Henry and Barrett) were underneath the engine and tender, and were afterwards rescued, though both were severely injured, the stoker having received a scalp wound, and the driver having one rib fractured besides being scalded. The train consisted of three carriages—a second-class at each end and a first- class between. The two first of these carriages broke away in the opposite direction to that taken by the engine, the first of them crossing the down line and striking with great violence against the corner of the goods shed at Lydney station so violent, indeed, was the collision that the side of the carnage was smashed in, and one of the pas- sengers in the first compartment—believed from a letter in his pocket, to be Mr. S. Bennett, tea merchant, of Market- place, Bath was thrown upon the line, his leg broken, and so shockingly lacerated (having been cut by the carriage step) that he died in less than an hour from the haemor- rhage. In the same compartment was another man, who was wounded in the hand. The flange of the wheel actually cut off part of his coat, and also made a hole in the leg of his trousers, but he miraculously escaped without severe injury. Several of the other passengers were more or less bruised, and one, a female servant in the family of a gen- tleman named Baker, of Bromsgrove, was cut about the head and face, but no bones were broken. The first-class carriage also got off the line, but none of the passengers were hurt, and the Hon. Mr. Morgan, son o' Lord Tredegar, who occupied a seat in the carriage, stated, as our correspondent was informed, that he scarcely felt the shock. The last carriage kept on the line, and ran past the other carriages and engine before it came to a stand. As soon as the catastrophe occurred intelligence was telegraphed to Gloucester and Mr. Ashbee, the super- intenùentl instantly obtained the assistance of Mr. farrett and Mr. Clarke, surgeons, and left Gloucester for Lydney by special train. Everything that humanity and medical skill could devise was done for the relief of the su lfererl", and the driver and stoker having been conveyed to the hotel at Lydney, Mr. Ashbee returned to Gloucester with the passengers. They arrived here at 5 o'clock, and were enabled to continue their journey. THE INQUEST. The inquest on Mr. Samuel Bennett, tea-merchant, of Bath, who was killed at Lydney on Saturday afternoon, by the express train on the South Wales Railway jumping off the line when at full speed, was opened by Dr. Teague and a highly-respectable jury (the Rev. B. Phillpott, vicar, foreman) on Monday evening. Air. Evans, solicitor, of Chepstow, Mr. Owen, engineer, and several of the officials, attended on behalf of the company. Sarah Bush, housekeeper to the.deceasel, who with her master at the time of the accident, was the only witness exa- mined. She had her right eye bandaged, having been seriously injured; her left eye was blackened and nearly closed, and she appeared to be suffering severely from the shock she had received. She stated: I was travelling with deceased from Cnrdiff. We left by express train at 12.49. When we got to Lydney I found the carriage jump off the rail. There was a very violent shock. I remember nothing afterwards. I was shaken and knocked about a great deal. Deceased was a tea- merchant, of Bath, and was 48 or 52 years old. The train was shaking a great deal all the way from Cardiff, and deceased was very apprehensive of danger. When we were at Chropstow station he spoke to the guard respecting the shaking of the carriage. The guard replied, "We always run very fast from Cardiff to Chepstow, and that causes the shaking; but you will not find it again." We were in the compartment of the first second-class carriage, next to the engine. I do not think the train was late. By the Foreman: After we left Chepstow deceased was still apprehensive of danger. The shaking continued, and he said if lie lived to get to another station he would leave the train. I also noticed that the carriage shook a great deal more than usual. I have travelled a good deal, sometimes by express, and next to the engine, as on this occasion, but. I never found the carriage shake so much before. There were two women and four men in the compartment with us. They looked at each other as if they were frightened, and held to their seats as tightly as possible. By Mr. Evans: Deceased had been to Cardiff for the benefit of his health. He was not of a nervous temperament. The jury then proceeded to examine the scene of the acci- dent. Close to the Western side of Lydney station there is a bridge over a ship canal, and the engine Appears to have jumped off the metals just after crossing this bridge, and having run along the permanent way, breaking away the platform in its passage, to have got some thirty yards oil the east side of the station, where it turned over on the slope of the embankment. The driver was literally buried beneath the coke and coal, and from the flying1 about of the escaping steam and boiling water his danger was most imminent but a labourer who happened to be near at the risk of his own hff.got under the engine and tender, and commenced re- moving the coal, aud did not cease his exertions until the driver and stoker were rescued. When he had cleared away a large portion of the coal the driver exclaimed Be quick as you can for I am burning." The poor fellow is still lying on at the hotel at Lydney, and it is confidently hoped that both he and the stoker will recover. It appears that Mr. Bennett's leg was quite severed he was thrown with violence from the carriage and while on the ground the wheel passed over his coat, which had to be cut away before he could be removed. He was taken to the waiting room, where he shortly after- wards expired. It is worthy of notice that the witness Sarah Bush, although so terribly shaken and injured herself, re- mained in attendance upon her master till after his death, The inquest was adjourned until Tuesday. The first witness examined on Tuesday morning was Chas. Whitlock, the signalman at Lydney. He stated that the signals were all right, and that the gates over the line were all closed five minutes before the express came up. The train had just passed when he noticed that the front wheels of the engine had left the metals. He saw that the engine knocked off the front of the platform. He turned and put the signals right, and when he had done so he found that the engine and tender had turned over, and the carriages were across the up line. The train was travelling about 30 or 40 miles an hour. There was an imperfection of one of the up rails, and there were marks where the engine got off the rail, about two feet on the station side of this faulty rail. By the Jury: Had noticed a little springing of the express train when it came to this bridge, and had heard complaints that the bridge was dangerous, but not from people who had a practical knowledge of the business: he had therefore never reported these complaints to any of the authorities. The court was then adjourned to give an opportunity to the jury of seeing the express train pass Lydney, and also of ex. amining the driver and stoker, who are lying at another house near the station. Tho-. Henry, the driver of the express, deposed: I drove the up express train on Saturday. We started from Newport punctually at the proper time, 1.20; arrived at Chepstow at 1.43, and left again at the)-ight time, 1.46. It was at Lydney at the proper time. I am sure there was nothing unusual in the travelling that day until we arrived at the bridge at Lyd )ey. At the tramway bridge I noticed a severe oscilla- tion, not from side to side, but from the front of the engine to the back, and I immediatdy shut off the steam. I tried to look over the engine to see what was the matter, and that instant I was thrown on my back in the tender. I found that the engine had struck something. I got up on my knees or feet, I cannot teli which, and then saw that the engine was turning to the side of the platform, and instantly she was over on her side, and I was buried under the coke, I knew the engine had struck the platform, as I could see the stone flying. The Coroner said he understood there was a sort of half- witted man who risked his own life in rescuing the driver frum under the coke. The witness added, in reply to the Coroner, that the train was going between 40 and 50 miles an hour at the time of the accident-certainly not more than 50 miles au hour. He had not found any particular rise in the line when approaching the tramway bridge, nor any sudden jump after passing it. There were other parts of the line as bad-a bddge at Wollastone, for instance. We do not put on more steam than when ap- proaching Lydney on the contrary, we generally slacken the speed. I did not hear of any complaint having been made by any of the passengers at Chepstow of the shaking of the en. gine. The engine was in perfect order. The Coroner: To what did you attribute the springing up of the engine at the bridge ? Witness Well, there was no time to think but I fancy it must be a "journal" broke, because of our turning off directly to the platform. I have been a driver seven or eight years, and have no fault to find with the line. By Mr. Evans: I slackened speed on this occasion before I came to the station. Beth Bartlett, the stoker, expressed his concurrence in the evidence of the driver. Charles Gosling, wharfinger, deposed that he ran to the line directly after the accident, and found the deceased lying on the ground, with his leg nearly cut off. His head was resting on the carriage step. He removed the deceased, who Was sensible, to the waiting room, where he died. He saw the witness Sarah liush, and another female, lying on the ground. He had seen the engine "spring" at the tramway-bridge before some altera- tions which were made in the levels some years ago, but not since. (i William Ed wards, another wharfingei, also spoke of the springing" of the fast trains at the bridge, and said the danger had been a subject of common conversation, but no re- presentation had been made to the company's officials. Mr. luckwtll, surgeon, said the cause of death was hemorr- nage. Deceased was not in good health at the time of the accident. He could not expect to be, for he was under the "eatment of a homoepathic surgeon. ft-Kj 80n' "le 2ua the train, said an invalid passenger (tne deceased) spoke to him at Newport of the shaking, and to quiet him he told him it would not be so bad for the re roamder of the journey. He spoke of changing into the first- class, but demurred at the expense. At Chepstow deceased said he was getting on very well. Charles Besley, timber inspector on the railway, said he was m the same carnage with deceased. He did not notice any particular jerking of the carriage, or any rising or sinking, until the accident happened. He was thrown on the ground, and also two of the female passengers. A portion of the boarded roof of the good- shed fell upon him, but as soon as the boards were removed he got up. He was hurt in the right hand. All. Henderson, a local engineer not in the employ of the company, said he had made measurements of the levels of the line some distance above and below where the accident occur- red, and did not think it unsafe to travel over the line at fifty onles an hour. He attributed the accident to the breaking of the fore-axle of the engine. Mr. Owen, engineer, of the South Wales Railway, since its opening, said he had carefully examined the line, and there was nothing in the state of the metals to account for the ac- cideut. He did not think there was any danger in travelling over that portion of the line at fifty miles an hour. Had himself gone over it hundreds of times at that speed. Con- sidered the occurrence one of pure accident. Mr. D. Gooch, locomotive superintendent of the Great Wes. tern Company, said the engine of the express train was built in 1840, and was fully repaired iu September last, since when it had worked regularly. The front axle, which was broken, was quite new. Considered the accident attributable to one of two things-the lurch of the engine or the breaking of the axle. It was quite possible the axle broke wheu the engi- neer felt the jerk. The Jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death," adding to it a special recommendation that the South Wales Com- pany should improve their gradients near Lydney, and take measures to allay the apprehensions of passengers from the rapid rate at which the express train passed Lydney station.
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