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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-05-15

ROBBERY BY A POST-OFFICE
ASSIgTANT.

At the petty sessions at Barton, George E lwarl
Wray, eighteen, assistant to the sub-postmaster at
Barten, was charged on remand with 'stealing a post
letter, containing one Milhsovereign, a 1. diet, and
shirty-six penny postage stamps, the property of the
Postmaster General.

Mr. Howson deposed that he was one of the officers
of the missing letter branch of the General Post Office,
London. In consequence of numerous applications for
missing letters posted at or addressed to Barton, he
was instructed by the Secretary to the General Post
Office to investigate the circumstances. He came
to Barton and then went to Hull, and on Saturday,
the Ist of May, he made up a letter, and ad- !
dressed it "Mrs. Mary Thornton, Barrow, near
Barton-on-Humber, Lincolnshire.' He enclosed one
haltsoveieign, a locket, and 36 penny postage stamp,
all of which he had previously marked. He put
the haltsovereign and locket in a small wooden box,
A hich he securely fastened with string, and he securely
fastened the em's or the envelope. He posted the
letter at the Hull post-office. It did not reach its
destination. Toe prisoner was accused of stealing the
letter and whilst being searched, said, "It's no use.
took the letter, half a sovereign, and a locket ; they
are in my pocket." The officer took the letter from
his pocket, and it contained the articles produced.
The thirty-six postage stamps were taken from the
prisoner's coat issket. Witness identified them as
those which he had !narked and put in the test letter
Also were found in his pocket a cheque for 4:3 Os. sd.
and a book, "Wilson On the Lord's Sapper."
Prisoner was then charged with stealing a post
letter on the 14th of December, addressed "Master
Theophilis Dawson, Primitive 111ethodist College,
York." The letter was sent by Mrs. Frances May,
widow, Barton, and never arrived at its destination.
This letter was found on the prisoner.
The prisoner was further charged with stealing two
gold and one brass ring, in a post letter. The rings
were enclosed in a letter by Mr. Conty, Barton-on-
Humber, to a firm at Birmingham, but never arrived
at their destination.
The prisoner was committed for trial.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-05-15

THE PRINCESS OF WALES AND
THE FASHIONS.

There is no doubt that we owe much in matters of
dress to the Princess of Wales (says a writer in Once
a Week). Not within the memory of living man has
there been a costume prevalent among English girls so
admirably adapted for the display of youthful figure
as that we have now. It is altogether an excellent
style of dress, artistically fine, and capable of admit-
ting that play of fancy in detail which prevents any
costume from becoming monotonous. We do not
include, of course, the camel-Lumped gown, which
some women are now bent on exaggerating into the
most ludicrous proportions ; but the ordinary dress,
with its tight-fitting body, its plain front, its train-
skirt, and its tight sleeves. This is really a very
graceful dress, although it is likely to lose its charming
simplicity and neatness by the introduction of sleeves
slit up to the elbow and falling down from that point.
Now this dress, and its modifications, we owe chiefly
to the Princess of Wales, whose remarkably good taste
is shown in almost every article of attire she wears.
To put the point briefly, since the Princess of \Vales
came to England, the fashion of ladies' dresses, so far
as that has been allowed to move within certain limits,
has devoted itself to the development of costume appro-
priate to young, instead of to married, women. And
it is much better that English fashion, following the
example of the Princess of Wales, should incommode
a certain proportion of middle-aged women by the
introduction of a costume specially fitted for girls,
th tn that English fashion, following the example of
the Queen, should prescribe a form of dress in no way
suited to those for whom pretty costume should
specially be designed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-05-15

OLD HILL.

ACIIRAVATIM AVIAuLT CAM—Pa the Petty Seraienl,
on Wednesday last, before E. Moore, F. W. G. Barra,
and Noah Hineley, Esqrs , Charles Kirkham, collier,
TM charged with committing an aggravated assault upon
Elizabeth Parkes, on the 10th inst. Comnlainant said
ale lived in Blarkwagotestreet and on the above date
there was a disturbance, and her daughter was there.
She went to see what WAR the matter. when the defend-
ant struck her on the eye with a clasp knife, and cut her
eye. Defendant then gave the knife to his sister. and
struck her twice. She had a witness, but she was afraid
to attend, as her life hail been threatened Defendant
denied that he struck her with the open knife, and railed
a witness named Sarah Hayward, who said that the de-
fendant dill not strike the complainant at all. but that a
Mrs. Phipps bit her on the eye, sail eausel the mark.
The ease was adjourned for a week for the attendance of
witness. defendant being bound over in a surety of £lO
to attend.

COAL STF. LlNG.—Rosanna Siveter 06. was charced
with stealing a quantity of coal, on the 10th instant, the
property of the British Iron Company. JIIIII.I Stephens
said he was banksman, and on the above data lie saw the
defendant carrying coal in an apron from the mound.
She had about forty or fifty pounds weight. Fined 2s 6d ;
in default one month.

ASSAULTIN(I 1:111;:i.LIOR. Joseph SiViter, William
Stevens, Thomas Powell, and Charles Priest were charged
with assaulting Police.eonataltle George RoUnison in
Rlackwagon.street, on the 2.stlh ult, while in the esecu•
Con tit Isis ditty. Complainant Kahl he was on duty in
Rlackwagon•street, on the above date. About half-past
one on Sunday morning, there was a large crowd in the
street, making a great noise. He requested them to go
home, when all of the defendants. with others, rats at
him and got him against the wall. Siviter said. "On
into him. and cot his b---. legs ott while he is against
the wall." The mob then kicked and struck him, and
afterwards ran away. Defendants were some of those
that struck him. A. witness was called to prove that
Powell was not present at the time, and Ise was dismissed.
Sivitor and Priest were tined ISo and coat, and a warrant
MU issued for the apprehension of Whittle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-05-15

"JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE,

MOTHER."
(Authorised Version.)
Just before the Battle, Mother,
Johnny felt unwell;
Wha was ailing, Johnny, Mother,
Johnny couldn't tell.
Johnny ran away, Mother,
Bravi g captain's ire,
Johnny can't abide, Mother,
Hearing cannons fire.
Johnny came to me, Mother,
M'asn't Johnny right?
Tea with me was nicer, Mother,
'flan a horrid fight.
Let see marry Johnny, Mother,
And we'll bless the day,
When just before the Battle, Mother,
Johnny ran away—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-05-15

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANK —MONDAY.
The receipts of wheat from Essex and Kent fresh up to
Mark-lane this morning were only moderate, but the quality
was good. More firmness was noticed in the trade, and an
advance of Is. was demanded; millers, however, were un-
willing to give more money, and business was generally con-
cluded attire extreme prices of Monday last. With foreign
wheat the market was well supplied. The trade was steady,
and prices had an upward tendency. Floating cargoes of
wheat were in improved request at advancing prices. Maize
and other articles afloat were more freely purchased. Barley
participated in the general improvement, and the transactions,
although far from extensive, were on a more liberal scale.
Prins were firmer. The show of samples was moderate.
Malt sold quietly, at late rates. For oats the inquiry was
more active, at an advance of from hd to Is. per qr. Beans,
the supply of which was moderate, were held for fully as
much money, with a fair demand. Peas changed hands
to a moderate extent, and prices were well maintained. The
flour trade was firm, at last Monday's currency. Linseed
and rapeseed met a fair sale ; otherwise, the seed market
was rather quiet. Cakes were more sought after.

MARK-LANE-WEDNESDAY.

From Essex and Kent the receipt, of wheat, were only
moderate, but the quality was good. The trade wai firm at
full prices. There was a good show of foreign wheat. Niost
descriptions were firmly held, at 310n..a3's quotations.
Floating cargoes of wheat were more fully dealt in. Maize
and other produce afloat sac inactive. Moderate supplies
of barley were on sale. 1 ransactions were not extensive,
but prices ruled firm. Malt was dull, at late rates. Oats
were purchased to a modurate extent, at Monday's improve-
ment. Beans and Peas were in fair request, at previous
quotations. For flour the demand was limited.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET-MONDAY.

The supplies of foreign stock were steady. Both beasts
and sheep sold steaddy, at reduced quotations. Increased
supplies of beasts were received from our OWII grazing dis-
tricts, and some good serviceable animals were included in
the supply. the trade was quiet, and prices were 2d. per
21b. lower than on Monday last. The best Scots and crosses
sold at 55. 61 to Ss Bd. per 81b. From Norfolk, Suffolk,
Essex, and Cambridgeshire we received about 1,200 Scots sad
crosses; from other parts of England, 750 various breeds:
from Scotland ,100 Scots and crosses; and from Ireland 50 oxen,
The market was well supplied with sheep. Prime breeds
were in request, and the prices realised were 2d. per
higher that. on this day sennight ; otherwise the demand was
heavy, at barely late rates. The best Downs and halt-breds,
clipped, were quoted at 53. 10.1. to Os. per 81b. Lambs met
fair sale, at from (Is. to 7s. Bd. per 81b. Calves—the show of
which was moderate —moved off slowly, on former terms.
Prime small pigs changed hands lively; but large hogs were
neglected.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-05-15

BTOURBRIDGE.

S. SIMMS'S CONCERT,

TUESPAL JUNE B, 180.

HALE SOWEN AND DISTRICT

CONSERVATIVE AND CONSTITUTIONAL

ASSOCIATION.

A CIRAND SOIREE AND INAUGURATION
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-05-15

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