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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

REPLTBLICANISII IN STOUEBRIDGE.

To the Editor of the " Observ,r.

was exceedingly pleased to see the manner in
which several of your correspondents last week treated
Mr. Bradlaugh and his republicanism. Since the deli-
very of his lectures, I have happened to drop into seve-
ral places where members of "The Committee,- and
their friends have been discussing—or, shall I say malt-
ing • beggardly attempt at aualvsie of—Mr. Bradlaugh's
statements. I was sorry to find in this age of gullibility
that such peraous give credulity to such statements with-
out endeavouring to glean any truth for themselves. I
may, for their information, say that most of the statistics
put forward in the Corn Exchange are to be found in the
tracts and almanaek of the National Reform Association,
the head-quarters of which are at Liverpool, the shelter
of the eccentric Sir Charles Dilke ; at least, he gave it as
his authority when taken to task by Mr. Manning, the
coroner of the Queen's Household. Turniag my atten-
tion from Mr. B.'s statements, I should like to ask,
whether a prominent member of " The Committee '
thinks that the foundation of a republic upon the ruins
a monarchy will be brought about 11 his opposing the
" Health of Her Majesty the Queen,' at a certain club
dinner held in the vicinity of this town, and more so,
when remonstrate& with he seemed dumb-stricken, and
had not pluck enough in him to defend his wild-goose
objections.
Thanking you to find a corner for this note.
I am, yours,
LOYALTY.
Stourbridge, Dec. 15th, 1871.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

rItrIVFII.

I...JUST WZIONTB.—Fienry BULip, Islington, was
tommoned by ,Inspector Overeat for having unjust
weights in his possession, on the 25th alt. The evidence
wont to show that several of defendant's weights were
light, and he was fined les and costs.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

BLOOMSBURY CHAPEL.

To the evening,in thecourse ofisne of the prayers, the Rev.
Dr. Brock introduced an earnest appeal for the avertingof the
national calamity which was ails imisly deplored by all men,and
asked that strength and patience to eudnre might be given to
the Royal circle in its affliction; especially that the Queen
might be supported in her material solitude, and that this
calamity, however it might terminate, would be turned to
national advantage, by impressing on tile people the un-
certainty of life in all grades and conditions of men. At the
close of the sermon Dr. Brock, in touching words and with
evident emotion, commended the sorrowing Royal Family to
the prayers of the congregation, and not the less because he
had, since he had occupied the pulpit, received a statement,
dated half past Ave o'clock, that "the Prince of Wales hail
passed an unquiet afternoon, with a return of the more
urgent symptoms."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

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WORCESTERSHIRE MILITARY BAND.

FIELD, Bandmaster, respectfully
• returns thanks to the Nobility, Gentry, and
Cncomittses generally, in the Midland Counties, for their
liberal patronage, especially during the past season,
which has been a most successful one, including, among
other engagements, Promenade Concerts before their
ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE PRINCE
AND PRINCESS CHRISTIAN,
The Marquis and Marchioness of Queensbury, the Right
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

OLD HILL.

DRUNK AND RIOTOUS.—At the Police Court, on Wed-
nesday last, before Messrs. F. W. U. Barra and E.Moore,
Arthur Weston, rivet maker, Blackheath, was lined :iv Gd
and coati for being drunk and riotous, on the :Ird inst.
Pulice.constable Jackson proved the case. Eli Willetts
was tined 5s and coats for a similar offence on the 9th
inst. Police-sergeant Powner proved the case.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE.

There was an immense congregation at Mr. Spurgeon's
Tabernacle, Newington-butta, in the evening. Th., Rev.
R. Robinson, who officiated, delivered an extempore prayer
for the recovery of his Royal Highness, that God would in
His great mercy remember the afflicted Prince, on whom the
nation's thoughts were concentrated. Might the Royal suf-
ferer los made to understand his affliction as the VOICC of
the Almighty, sis that be might rightly apprehend it
i)grpose He prayed that the Prince's life might
be spared, in order that he might be able to
lead a life of usefulness to the nation. Alight God
hear tho prayers of the people for the children, too ;
for the children of princes, though they might live in
palaces, hail the game tenderneas of heart and their heart-
felt sorrows as other children bail who lived in cottages and
were brought up in the most humble sphere. Should it
please the Almighty to the away their father, might they
become the children of God by faith in Jesus Christ ' Anil
then there was the wife—the Princesa—Who might, under
God's mercy, soon become a widow. Nlight Ile protect her,
and lead her to feel that He was her range and strength in
her trouble ! And, lastly, there was the as illowed queen,
over whom once noire hail been east a darkened shadow unto
death. Might she feel that Goil hath done all things accord-
ing to Ilia will ; and that, whilst mourning over the condi-
tion of her eldest son, she might trust in llim and glorify
His name always.

During the utterance of this fervent prayer, there was per-
fect silence amongst the 6,000 persons present, and the eyes
of many were suffused with tears.
At the close of the evening service a special meeting of the
whole congregation was held, for the purpose of offering up
prayer for the recovery of the Prince.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

KINVER.

WAUES CASE.—At the Brierley Hill Police Court, on
Monday, before Messrs. H. Smith and L. Freer, William
Coley was summoned by Charles Smith for non-payment
of 16e due to him, ass boatman. Mr. Addison defended.
After hearing the evidence the case irks adjourned for a
week for Mr. Addison to produce defendant.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

SATURDAY, DEC. 16, 187 L

THE DEVOTION OF THE ROYAL
HOUSEHOLD.

The correspondent of the Pall Man Gazette, writing
on Wednesday, says :
Regarding the demeanour of those most affected by this
great trial, it were almost impertinent to speak in praise of the
singular devotion of the Princess of Vales and the Princess
Alice In the eh* room, or of the touching and dignified con.
duct of the Queen. Those who are admitted at all to the
knowledge of what passes in this house have been deeply
impressed with the oneness of feeling which pervades the
whole household. From her Majesty the Queen, who quietly
but studiously practises a wonderful abnegation of self, to
the humblest member of the household, there is the nowt
earnest desire to avoid agitation and excitement and loud
manifestations el help) ss grief, and to facilitate, by noise-
less as well as incessant exertion, the performance of the
many additional duties which such an emergency as the pre-
sent devolves upon all.

The first symptoms of conscionsness on the part of the
Royal sufferer were on the Ist of December, the birthday of
the Princess of Wales, when the Moos said to the at-
tendants, "It lithe Princess's birthday." The next period
of consciousness was after the Queen's first visit to Sand-
ringham, when his Royal Highness observed, •• Has the
Queen come from Scotland ? Does she know I'm Ill?"
Otherwise, it is reported that the Prince has remained quite
unconscious. .

" PUNCH " AND THE PRINCE OF WALES.--
The interval necessarily preceding the publication of
the lines which we are now writing will, we, in com-
mon with every one of her Majesty's subjects, fer-
vently_ hope, be marked by the announcement
that there is no longer reason to fear that the Queen
and the nation are about fo be visited with a hea% y
sorrow. In the latest message from Sandringham
there is same justification of this hope. The deep
anxiety at this moment pervading the country, forbids
our going to press without a word of accord that wean'
all in sympathy with the Royal lady who now watches
by the bedside of her eldest son, and that a nation's
desire for his recovery is in earnestness second only to
the prayer of his mother and of his wife.—December
10, Fund:.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

NaosoftwOotro
TOTHE QUEEN.

°Wield As wok Prise Maas for Purity
dud ismllonce of Quality.
LONDON, 1862. DUBLIN, 1865.
THE ONLY SILVER MEDAL—THE HIGHEST AWARD,
PARIS, 1867.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

WORDSLEY.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.—On Monday evening the Rev. A.
G. Girdlestone, delivered the first of a series of lectures
on "Political Economy," in the National School-room.
The lecturer gave a brief outline of the principle of po.
laical economy, and then spoke at length on money,
wealth, tradesmen, prices—their uses and abuses—com-
petition, and free trade. He mentioned that the ques-
tions of trades' unions, strikes, the nine hours' move.
went, and working capitalists would be dealt with in a
future lecture, and also how far they affected his own
immediate district.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

MR. ODGER AT READING.

Mr. George Odger him sent to the London papers the
following narrative of the treatment he received at
Reading

As the short account given in the London papers of Friday
of what transpired at Reading on the previous Wednesday
is in some respects inaccurate, and does not give ninny of
the important facts, I feel it my duty to supply the defi-
ciencies.

had been speaking for half an hour to an orderly and
quiet audience, when suddenly a window was broken, the
shattered glass striking me in the face. I continued for
some time, until a shower of stones and brickbats knocked
in the shutters and broke the window wishes. The meet-
ing then became alarmed. The reporters, who were
in imminent danger, caught up their books and papers.
The resolution in favour el Republican principles was
put and carried unanimously. Then we had another
shower of miscues, some striking the broken shutters
anLI some dropping into the room. At this juncture an at-
tempt was made to force an entrance, which was quickly
stopped. Seeing the danger of our remaining In the room,
I then proposed that we should all leave together, and if
our opponents interfered with us they would have to take
the responsibility of their Interference. This was received
with three cheers, and we left the hall, not privately, but
in the most public manner possible. We walked slowly and
peaceably towards the railway station in a body for some
distance. The stone-throwers were nowhere to be seen. My
friends, believing there was no more danger, went away, six
only remaining to accompany me Lathe station. After taking
refreshment at a tavern withhi 200 yards of the latter, I went
to the booking-office for a ticket. The clerk, much excited,
gave me the ticket, not from the usual booking place, but at
the OfnCe door, cautioniug me to get away from his office, or
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

SEARCH FOR DR. LIVINGSTONE.

At the meeting of the Royal Geographical Society,
•,.• Atonday night, Sir Henry Rawlinson ••tate•l that
1.,•• council intended to address the Foreign Office,
ti a view of arranging, either directly from the
• •••reign Office, or through co-operation between the
F..reign Office and the. society, /Mille means of commu-
nicating with Dr. Livpigstone, either by sending mes-
,cngers into the interior of Africa, and offering a ro-
ward of 100 guineas to any African who will bring
.aek a letter in Dr. Livingstone's handwriting
o the sea-coast, or by organising a direct expo-
lition, headed by some experienced and well-
tualified European, who should himself penetrate
o the point where Dr. Livingstone is sApposed to be.
Roam said his experience in .A.byaeinla convinced
in that the best plan would be to send native mes-
hgers ; but Captain Rigby, who for many years
nially reAded at Zanzibar, iaid it would be impos-
:ble to get a messenger into the interior and back, lle
bought the only mer.ns of communicating with the
-.feat traveller was by a small armed expedition under
.n experienced European. Theyresident said that the
°tined, feeling that the loss of a 0 or 100 guineas would
ra nothing compared with the object tube gained, had
bought it desirable that the plan of messengers should
•11 tried first, and, if it failed, then the more serious
• xpedition might be resorted to.

The military banda are not allowed to play on the
march out from Chatham, on account of the Dinew of the
• ri.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

The shades of night were falling fast,
As through our little village passed,
A youth, who bore 'mid snow and ice
A model with this strange device—
RICII's SPRING-BED !

ADVICE TO DOCTOES.—Josh Billing+ Lives the
following advice to young doctors :—" Hire an o is on the
main street of the village, and stay In the oitiss. When yu
du go out, slams go on the lump. Don't never talk on cony
Radek, but alum look kussid intsterlous. Seldom go to
church ; but when you do, Owns leave before the church
duo. Charge everybody like thunder and Meiling. If you
Outlet there rules clussly, and don't suckseed, you ken hum
tow the convhishun that the doktrine Minium ain't no good
as it win last year."

VACCINATION PARTIES:— They have vaccination
parties in Philadelphia now. Instead of ice-cream and cake,
vaccine virus in provided for the guests. When the hour for
refreshments arrived, says somebody who has attended one of
these social assemblies, the guests seated themselves, and the
doctors went roust the room supplying their wants. Instead
of being asked it they would have strawberry or vanilla, the
guests heard the questions, '• Which will pot take madam,
the infant virus, or that from the original...?" And when
the inquiries had made the round of the room, they copbt
be heard $5) tag at the virus table, " Wye me nee infants and
three original cows ; " and so on until every one was Served.
Of course, in a few days after the party, it was the proper
thing for the guests to call upon each other and compare
arms. And whenever a Philadelphia lady wishes to express
her preference for one of the other set, she remarks lan-
guishingly, "1 am vaccinated with him, my dear,"

CONCERNING A DICTIONARY. —To the request for the
loan of an amusing book to pass the time in camp, Goon
says :—I lent them Webster's Unabridged, and they started
her sloshing around the camp. she went to Murphy., and
from there she wont to Jackson Gulch, and DOW she's gone
to San Andreas, and I don't expect I'll ever see that book
again. But what makes me mad IA that for all they're so
handy abut keeping her shashaying around from shanty to
shanty, and from camp to camp, none of 'era has got a good
word for her. Now, Coddington had her a week, and she
was too many for him • he couldn't spell the words ; he
tackled them, regular: busters, tew'rd the middle,
you know, and they throwed him. Next Dyer he
tried her a jolt, but he couldn't pronounce 'em—Dyer can
hunt quail and play seven-up as well as any man, huder-
stand ; but he can't pronounce worth a rent; he used to
hurry along well enough though, till he'd flush one r.f them
rattlers with a clatter of syllables as long as a string of
sinice-boses, and then he'd lose his grip, and thr-,n up his
hand. A»d so flnally DI -k stoker harneased hes up to his
cabin, and sweat over her, and wrestled with her for as much
101 three weeks., night and day, till he got as far as It, and
then paased her over to Lige Pickerel, and said alit was the
all-firedest dryeat reading that ever he struck,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

THE SOLAR ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

From the appended reports, it will be seen that the
total ohscliration of the sun on Tuesdav, was observed
by the members of two at least of the Expeditions
under favourablecircumstances, and with results which
will, no doubt, be found of great scientific interest and
importance :

"From S. R. Pogson, Esc., at a venashy, to the Astronomer
Royal, Royal Observatory, Greenwich - Weather fine Tele-
scopic and camera photographs suceessful. Ditto polarisation.
Good sketehes Many bright lines U apectrum.
•' 1071, Dee. 12."
" lanlabetta, 0ot:scallion& Dec. 12, 9.15 a.m.
"Thin mist. Spectroscope satisfactory. Reversion of
Huss entirely confirmed. Six itoo.l photographs."
. .

The sentence, " Reversion of lines entirely confirmed,"
refers to an important observation of Professor Young in
Spain last December, who saw, at the moment of total ob.
scuration, all the dark Framihofer lines rere.ed—that is,
bright on a dark grounil.-1 am, Sir, yours., itc.,
WiLLIAM LIUGGINs.
rimer Tube-hill, Pee. 12.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

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do not wish their names to be published should, in
addition, adopt a num tie plaint.
Communications for the Editor may be addressed to 92
MOH-STUEET. lI.D.uIIHRIDGE. Or 10th. Branch. ()thee,
MR. T. Honey, PRINTER, CRADLEY HEATH.
We shall feel obliged by all those who favour no with
Communications or Advertiserner.ts writing on elm
side of the paper wily, oud sending them an early in
the week as possible.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

KENSINGTON (ROMAN CATHOLIC) PRO-
CATHEDRAL.

At the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral, Kensington, on
Sunday, Monsignor Capel, at the conclusion of an elo-
qtmnt and impressive sermon on the "Mystery of Man's
Redemption," said must not conclude ON diwonne
witlwat reverting to that which has ',rowed heavily upon

the minds of us all. We are all members of She Church
but we are also members of a mighty nation. We have
our first duty to perform to the (lurch of God, but, be-
cause we do our duty to Cod, we therefore do our duty to
our nation. When we received the news that sickness
came upon bin, who is the heir apparent to the throne,
instinctively did our hearts synapathhe with the mother
whose sm. lap there In sickness and in sufferiug. We have
looked eagerly for telegram after telegram to kippur Wln•ther
• change for the better had taken Weer, and, w hen the Mat
signs of improvement Wert, man tented, Ste rendered oar
thanks to God Almighty, and In our prayers we asked that
lie would lie pleased to spare him whf i in after years would
have to rule is. Another change has taken place a
change which has brought sorrow am! sadness to the minds
and hearts of as all. How can we do otherwise than feel
increased sympathy and increased sorrow for him who is
now suffering—for those who are now suffering? We, as
members of the Church and subject.' of the nation, must
not be satisfied with merely expressing sympathy; we must
do all we can in the way of activity. It Is God Almighty who
lays sickness at our doors, and Ile does it to recall no to our
ditty, to make no know that we are of Him. We know Cod
Almighty can remove the sickness from, and protect him who
Is suffering, if lee u ill only ask tor it. As 'good children of
the Church of God our charily compels us to do it—as sub-
jects of the nation ltls our duty to do it—because that duty
rightly devolves upon us. Therefore, in speaking of the re-
demption by our Blessed Lord, we may aptly ask the God of all
mercy to spareto us him who is to rule us—bhu whom God haa
selected to be our king in the future. Wfth this Intention,
prayers will be offered inmusliately after the celebration of
. the Holy Mass. Ton are invited to join in these prayers to
. ask Cod of Ills holy will to spare suffering and ourroW to
the nation. It is In humiliation, it is In sufferifig, that we
! are best able to look up to the throne of God. Let us be
I fervent in our prayers ; let us be urgent in our supplications,
I let us not only publicly, but privately, In our devotions, ask
I this blessing in this adverse time. When High Mass was
concluded, the high priest, deacon, and sub-deacon, offered
special prayers for the recovery of his Royal Highness, the
responses to the Ave Maria " being devoutly joined in
' aloud by the whole of the crowded congregation.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

BRADLAUGH IN STOURBRIDGE.
To tht Editor of the " Observer.'

Ste,—l confess that in looking through the half dozen
letters in your last Saturday's issue, relating to the Brad-
laugh lectures, or rather harangues. it did not surprise nie
U, find one " enquiring " whether there is any connection
between Unitarianism and Infidelity, or Uuitariankin
and disloyalty; but as it is not my intention to theolo-
gize upon a subject of the k,nd, I must say in answer to
Enquirer " that as far as general experience goes, the
majority of persona who are in the habit of attending
sub, meetings do belong to one or the other of the
classes he names.

It is to be regretted that such persons are found to
applaud every sentence that has the least smack of dis-
loyalty, socialism, equal rights, &c., and they are evi-
dently of opinion that numbers should be a test of a
right to property; but surely if this were acted upon the
result would be to set all the institutions of civil society
wholly aside. I would ask,—ls it the infancy, or is it
the dotage of political science which would thus spurt
with the fundamental principles of national union and
life ? Sure lam that in such a case the whole frame
work of society must fall to pieces, and lawlessness, and
anarchy prevail.
. . . . . .

I trii'str, Sir. that the day is far distant when such a
state of things shall obtain in our hitherto prosperoui
and happy England, and I feel sure that you will not look
upon me in the light of an
ALARMIST.
Stourbeidge, Dec. 14th, 1871.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

WESTERN SYNAGOGUE, ST. ALBAN'S-
PLACE, ST. JAINIESS.

On Saturday morning, the Rev. M. B. Levy, at the
conclusion of his sermon on the " Efficacy of con.
Mien*: in OM," adventsl to the alarming Illness of his
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and the profound
grief it had spread throughout the length and breadth
of the laud. Ile spoke most forcibly on the known at-
tachment of Israelites to the Throne, and called upon Ms
congregation to Join him in heartfelt prayer to Almighty
flod that He might hi Ills paternal mercy deign to raise
his Royal Highness from the bed of sickness, and grant
him length of days to pursue life's Journey worthily and
happily, to the great joy td his august parent, his Illus-
trious wife awl family, and the realisation of the fond hopes
of a loyal and a devoted people. At the conclusion of a very
earnest Invocation, which evidently produced a profound
impreselon on all present, the reverend minister opened the
ark, and offered up a prayer in the sacred language, at the
termination of which the honorary otlieere owl entutregration
made enerings for the speedy recovery of his Royal Highness.
The entire proceedings occasioned a most painful and
solemn impression.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

CHAPEL ROYAL, SAVOY.

- - -
At the Chapel Royal, Savoy, on Sunday, the Rev. Mary
White, one of tier Majesty's Chaplains, and the chaplain
to the Mouse of Common., referred to the all-absorbing
topic if the Prince's health in the course of Ms sermon. lie
said the touching and significant pause and addition to the
service that morning gave pion] for such an expression of
fervent prayer and sympathy as only sickness could excite.
Myriads of English hearts Were now heating in sweet,
sad unison of *1,0k:en0ol and condolence. Among the
mysterious Weintino %Inch attended mull a season of
national auciety might be that rich wealth, giving of
human pity and solicitude. That golden chain of sympathy
which has already girdled the world could not fail
to he twice blessed Mewing those who gave and those
who received. Thus the sickness of one in a family or a
nation might kindle such beautiful affection and devotion
in the hearts of many as amply to reward the bitterness of
the trial. The national sorrow which they were now com-
miserating so deeply and sincerely had attracted to itself a
wealth of sympathy from the hearts of the people, which
even the Most loyal and devoted enbject of the realm could
not rival or surpass. Ile trusted, as he was sure everyone
there also trusted, that that feeling of sorrow would before
long have to give place to the outburst of Joy and thankful-
ness which the intelligence of the Prince's recovery would
undoubtedly raise. There was, as usual, a large congrega-
tion at the Chapel.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

DR. CUMMING AND THE PRINCE.

In the course eta lecture delivered no Tuesday night, at
Bath, on the siege of Paris, Dr. Cumming to his inti-
macy with the him* of Wales when In the 111,011311,1 s The
speaker had preached three or four times to congremstions,
amongst whom were the Prince and Princess of %Vale, and
he should never forget the kindness, liberality, generosity,
and goodnesa manifested by the invalid whose sufferings they
now all deeply deplored. Ile believed the heart of the Prince
was as open as the slay to every Mahn that was beneficient,
benevolent, and good, and he thougist that all Bepublicans
must be silenced by the recollection of the noble conduct of
our eympathishm queen.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

above date when he oat going to work he saw the pi
safe, but when he returned it was gone. The value oi
the pig WRS £3 10s. The pig was put buck on the morn.
ing of the 11th, before he started for the Police Court.
Hannah Harley, wife of prosecutor, said on the above
date An saw the prisoners drive the pig out of the stye.
Defendant Southall was their landlord, and he said he
wanted a settlement. Prisoners were ordered to pay the
costs between them,iind give prosecutor Is.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

ENVILLE.

STEALING A Livli Pro.---At the Brierley Hill Police
Court, on Monday, before Messrs. H. Smith and L.
Freer, John Southall mil Charles Mitchell were charged
with stealing a pig, the property of William Harley, at
Bobbingtou, on the tith instant. Prosecutor said 011 the

Sotices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, when properly
authenticated, will be inserted in the "Observer,' free of
charge.
DIED.

Waavaa.—On the 7th last, at Bromegrove, aged 50, Mr.
Joseph Weaver, of the Sampson Inn, Worcester.street,
WI TA, MOT. On Oh, 11th hat. 'tare!, the wife of George
Willruot, of Moseley•wake Green, near Birmingham.
WITHEFORD.—On the 21st ult, at Fairview, Louisiana,
S. America, John Witheford, formerly of Broms.

grove.
If snmissyss.—On the Bth just, at Stourbridge, suddenly,
in his 61th year, William Hargreaves, Esq., of the Old

, . .
Bank.
Fowczn.—On the 6th inst, at her residence, High.strect:
_ . _ . .

titourbridge, Rhoda, relict of Samuel Yowler, aged 72

pare.
Robuxowotern.—On the 15th lest, Frames Forster, the
intent daughter of Robert and Annie Hollingworth, 4,
Kidderminster•street.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

PRCENIX FIRE OFFICE.

Alit. GEORGE PERRY, SOLICITOR,
AL Agent for Btourbridge, begs to remind the Pub.
.10 that the PIICENIX was for many yeaa the only Fire
•fltdce that kept a FIRE ENUINE on the town, end to
lufoun them that it still keeps one there.
For the keys of the Engine House, apply at the Talbot
total, or to Win. Jones, Blacksmith, Enville.street, the
cogineer ; and for Terms of Insurance, apply to the
Agent.

NCI/NEI/MY, DEC. 20th, 12 the LAST DAT for TICYSTS.
1871.—TWENTY-FOI.3ITH SEASON.—IB7I.
ART UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN.
ONE SHILLING PER SHARE.
1,913,088 Tickets have been sold in the Twenty•three
previous drawings, and 24,e.2 prizes distributed, includ-
ing 5,140 Paintings, in aniounts varpbg hula 200
inineas downwards.
The DRAWING for PRIZk.S sill tido:place.
"N SATO R DAY, DACE 31 13E1 :ma, 1871,

And will consist of
ONE THOUSAND PRIZES.
live Reconciliation (Ist Prizi)./. A. EnZ.EItALD...E2OO
be Soldier's Story (2nd Prize) J. W. CHA PNIAN £l2O
And others, see detailed List of Prizes.
Tickets, ONE SHILLING each, may lis load from or
All be forwarded b the undermentioned sgents on re-
ipt of envelope (stamped tILli directed), together vvith
.istage stamps or post-odice order for the number of
ickets required; or by the undersigned,
JAMES Li. LAW, tvecretary,
39 Oxfurd.street, Manchester.

LOCAL AGENTS:
BIWOMIIALL, 1300kSeikr,118, High-st.,}Stourbridge
ltb .
WA LEVI, Bookseller, High-street,
Herr:SlM., Bookseller. High-utreet, t "1.1.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

(REUTERS TELEGRAMS.)

FOREIGN NEWS.

FRANCE.
VERSAILLES, Friday.
The Due d'Aumale will meet the Deputies of
the Right to-day.

AMERICA.
WASHINGTON, Thursday.

The American British Commission has decided
that the United States are not liable for the
debts contracted by the Confederate authorities.

GEN EIZAL NEWS.

Press Association Telegrams!.

ILLNESS OF THE PRINCE OF

WALES.

SaNDßiNtitiam, Friday 8 8.111.

His Royal Highness the Primo of Wales has
passed a quiet night. The debility is great, but
the conditions are more favourable.

W. JENNER, M.D.
W. Gui,l„ M.D.
J. Loma, M.D.
SANDRINGHAM, Friday, NOOl3.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has
passed a tranquil morning. The symptoms are
still favourable.

W. JENNEE, M.D.
W, Gum., M.D.
J. LOWE M.D.

SANDRINGHAM, Friday 5 p.m.

lii s !loyal Highness the Prince of Wales his
passed a tranquil afternoon. The course of the
symptoms continues favourable,

W. JENNER, M.D.
W. GULL, M.D.
J. Lowe, M.D.

The Times Lynn correspondent telegraphs,
There is, happily, a continuance of
the favourable change in the course of the dis-
ease, and it may be hoped that the Primo will
gradually recruit his strength, which has been
most severely tried.-

LONDON CORN MARKET (CLOSE).

FRIDAY.

Market slow; very little doing. English and
foreign wheat dull, at Monday's rates. Flour
unchanged. Barley extremely dull Oats 8d
cheaper. Maize dull. Beaus and peas unal-
tered.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

V. R.
PLAYING CARDS.
LAYING CARDS, Is.
PLAYING CARDS, Is. 6d.
PLAYING CARDS, 2s.

PLAYING CARDS, 2s. 6d.
PLAYING CARDS, Is.
PLAYING CARDS, 3s. 6.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

A CHILD'S TRICK AND ITS
CONSEQUENCES.

On Friday an inquest was held on an dil lady of
fitty•nine, who after passing most of hie life in Devon-
shire, hail recently come to London ti kit some rela•
tions. She was in a very infirm state of health, and
often complained of spasms in the head. On Monday
week last, while in the act of sitting down, a little
child some three or four years old slipped behind and
drew the chair from under her. The poor old lady fell
backwards, her head coming in violent collision with
the floor; and on being raised, although she com-
plained of the violence of the blow, no fears of
her having suffered any serious injury were enter-
taine(L She gradually sank, however, and within
a week of the fall she died. The medical man who
attended her stated before the Coroner, that death had
resulted from the shock to the system, and the jury
returned a verdict of "Death from accidental causes.'
They could not rationally have arrived at any other
conclusion (remarks the Doily Tcligraph). The homi-
cidal act of the child was obviously done in sheer
ignorance of what the effect of its thoughtlessness
might be; but had the trick been played by an adult,
or by a bny or girl old enough to be able to distinguish
between nght and wrong, a verdict of manslaughter
should unhesitatingly have been given. The pulling
of a chair from under a person about to sit down is a
very Mil form of practical joking indeed; and it is
one that cannot be too strongly discountenanced
by parents, and by all having the care of youth.
That which is done for "fun" may end in death from
concussion of the brain orfracture of the spine. It is
vastly funny in the pantomimes, no doubt, to see Mr.
Clown anoint the doorstep of the tradesman with
butter, or sprawl rouchant on his stomach before the
threshold, in order that the unsuspecting trader,
emerging from his dwelling, may tumble head over
heels; but such "jokes," if they are to be tolerated at
all, should be confined to the mimic scene of the play-
house. In private life they are intolerable. Over and
over again human life has been sacrificed, and people
have been made cripples or idiots through this wretched
horse play.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

BELBROUGHTON.

Toe COVRSING KMKTING.—This meeting was to have
taken place on Tuesday, the 12th instant, but in COnse•
pence of the state of the ground through the recent
frost it is postponed until Wednesday, December 27th.
ANOTHYR PoSTVONEMIOrr.—It wan announced that
telegraphic communication with the post.orlice here
would be opened on Monday last, and a clerk was sent for
the purpose, but it has been found necessary to defer the
opening for a few days.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

JERTISALEDL

Sir Moses Monteflore, now in his 88th year, telegraphed
to the "Hallam Deihl " (Chief Rabbi; of Jerusalem, solicit-
ing him to order prayers In Jeruaalem, and In all the syna-
gogues of the several Holy Cities, for the recovery of his
Royal Highness the Prince of la' ales, and for the health and
happiness of the Queeh, the Princess of Wales, and all the
other menthere of the Royal family. He adds—" May the
(rod of our fathers hearten to them and grant their peti-
tion."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

FRIEND OF ALL.
11OLL0WAY'S pus.

Let no one longer be oppressed with the notion that
his malady is incurable till these Purifying Pills have had
a fair trial. A few doses will remove the more urgent
symptoms, and thereafter completely control all disor.
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ted ktdness, cleanse impure blood, sod confer on every
function lierlthfal vigour.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

SURREY CHAPEL.

The following supplication was introduced In the Litany
by the Rev. Newman Hall, at the surrey chapel, after the
prayer for the Prince .)1 Wales : " That it may please Thee,
with whom are the keys of death, and with whom nothing Is
Impossible, to spare his life, to restore him to health, to
sanctify to him for ever this affliction : but if It should be
Thy will that he should depart hence, may he be prepared
for his latter eml, and if called from the Inheritance lif a
corruptible crown, may it be to share in the imperishable
honours of Thy heavenly kingdom."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16

BREACH OF PROMISE.

At Manchester .ksairee, the cause of " Wolatenholm r
Buck" has been tried, and was an action for breach of
promise of marriage.

The lovemaking in this case was not carried on by
letter, astheilnondamloverslis ed near, and were much in
each otheissociety. The plaintiff's father was a butcher
at Bolton, and he purchased for the plaintiff a millinery
bu.sineta, which she carried on profitably until persuaded
to give it up by the riefendant. The defendant was a
member of the firm of Miles and Buck, ironfounders
and mackinemakers, also at Bolton. The lady is now
:30 years of age, and the defendant about 37.
They met first in 1869 and soon became engaged.
lie told her he had plenty of money, and Milked
her to give up her millinery business. It
was arranged they should be married in March last.
The wedding outfit was prepared and dresses sent to
the bridesmaids, but he had it deferred till April. On
the 15th of April., he left her, promising to come again
next day. Ile dal not call for a weak, lie was then
asked why he did not keep his promiseand he said he
did not know; that he was very sorry, and would like
to be able to place her in the same p .eition as that in
which she had been when he first knew her. From
that time she never saw hini again. The promise to
marry and the breach of it were not disputed, and the
quedion for the jury was a prosaic one of pounds,
shillings, and pence. .

- • .
Mr. Pope (for ,the defendant) spoke in mitigation,
and their finding was a verdict Inr the plaintiff for V:100.