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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

E mBLOW. -70 n. the 20th instant, at the residence of

father, 36, Carden.street, Worcester, of consumptiun,
Mary Ann, second daughter of Mr. W. Emblow, news-
paper manager (late of this town), in her 24th year.
Tius is the second death within six days.

About 150,000,000 pounds of tea are annually consumed I
in this country; and forming as it does the prinzipa.
daily beverage of all classes, it behoves rionsumers to
select only that which can be relied on for sterling (pant)
and real cheapness. liorniman's Tea always reaches the
consumer in the same pure state as it leaves the grower,
And as It is securely sealed, with the price printed on
each packet, it cannot be changed or sold at an inc.-smell
rate. 't he great social importance of this mode of supply
is evident from the magnitude of Messrs. liorniman's
connection being unparalleled in the annals of the trade.
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Ett 3tonlage Ellserber.

SATtrIDAY. MARCH 23, 1872.

THE AMERICAN DIFFICULTY.

The lamentable dispute between Great Britain
and the United States continues, and its amic-
able settlement is confessedly a most diffiault
Lord Granville had sent a despatch to
Mr. Fish, the American Secretary of State, re-
pudiating the indirect claims of the United
States—that is damages done to America by the
prolongation of the war, owing to the alleged
operations of the Alabama and her consorts; and
to this despatch Mr. Fish has replied in a very
courteous tone, but still maintaing that the
Geneva Tribunal is competent to take these in-
direct claims into consideration This places
our Government in a most awkward position.
The Geneva arbitrators ought to commence their
sittings on the 15th of next month, and Minis-
ters must either consent that the arbitrators
shall take these indirect claims into considera-
tion on the basis of the American " case," or
repudiate an arbitration on a subject which they
have throughout maintained does not come with-
in the functions of the tribunal. In either case
the course of our Government will be, to say
the least, hazardous. To admit the right of the
arbitrators to adjudicate upon these monstrous
indirect claims would be to risk the payment by
Great Britain of an enormous amount which
means so much taxation; while to refuse to re-
cognise the right of the tribunal to adjudicate
on these claims would be to risk a rupture with
America. But of the two evils the latter is the
less, and to adopt this course will moreover be in
accordance with the policy that Government has
consistently maintained, as well as in harmony
with the repeated assurances :of the signataries
of the Washington treaty, that they never con-
templated any adjudication on the indirect
claims at all. The position must be einbarassing
to the Government, and it causes no little
anxiety to the nation. Mr. Gladstone, on Mon-
day night, in the House of Commons, frankly
said, in relation to Mr. Fish's reply, "It does
not come up to our views, and, in the opinion of
tier Majesty's Government, it requires an an-
swer which, indeed, the Government of the
United States appear to anticipate and invite."
What this answer is we have no means of ascer-
taining, and the cheers which greeted the Pre-
mier's statement declining to make public an
incomplete correspondence, may be regarded as
indicating the approval of the country. We
may be at least absolutely certain that Ministers
will, in this momentous matter, anxiously en-
deavour to do right and justice, and we may
await the result with confidence as to the course
to be adopted, though with anxiety as to its
effect. " That anxiety," said Lord Granville on
Monday night, "is shared by her Majesty's Go-
vernment, who are desirous to maintain the
treaty, and they feel the very grave responsibi-
lity which lies upon them to maintain the dig-
nity and the interests of this country."

In att er.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

THE BREWERS' LICENCE.

Mr. John :Cash, writint: to The Tones, from the Farmers
Club, Salisbury hotel, Fleet-street, London, on the Brewers'
Licence, says:—
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I see by The Times that a deputation of brewers has
waited on Mr. Lowe, asking him to repeal the duty of
3d. per barrel on beer, and I cannot help thinking the
chairman of the Central Association' Mr. Clowes,
made a great mistake, and prejudiced his own case,
when he asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to lay
the burden on the shoulders of the maltsters.

Will you permit me to relate briefly the history of
this tax, which the deputation say, very properly, is
unjust and vexatious, and, I may add, never ought to
have been imposed at all, since it was only a substitute
for another which was repealed in 1862?
I was engaged along with many zealous and inde-
fatigable workers in the agitation for the repeal of the
hop duty for over twenty-three years and when this
impost was dispensed with, Mr. Gladstone, the then
Chancellor of the Exchequer, proposed to substitute
the brewers' licence in its stead. I, in the name of
myself and my brother planters, with whom I was
connected, protested against this change, and stated
frankly that we, the hop-growers, would rather hear
the burden for another year, if the state of the public
revenue required it, than have the impost transferred
to the brewers, who are our best customers. This
proposition was not accepted, and hence the brewers'
grievance.
Feeling' however, that the brewers had been hardly
dealt with, and that a tax which we had been relieved
from had been placed on their backs, the friends with
whom I was associated took considerable steps to re-
lieve them from it. In the following year, 1863, I sent
out circulars and some hundreds of petitions, which
were returned to me signed, and were duly presented
to Parliament in the ensuing Session ; and there the
matter ended until now, when, finding the burden
intolerable, there is an attempt made to get rid of it.
The brewer., then, have a grievance. Mr. Base put
the matter sharply when he said "he himself had paid
since this duty was levied £90,000 as tax, for which he
had not received 90 pence. He had paid this year
£lO,OOO before he could begin his business.
_ _ _ • •

All this was foreseen by the hop growers when the
tax was first imposed. Why, then, do not the brewers
take the proper steps to procure the repeal of this un-
wise impost? Let them form a proper association, and
let it be known, both within Parliament and through-
out the nation, that they are suffering under an unwise
and unjust tax, and it will be the first of its kind if it
escapes total repeal.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

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doubtful, especiall; as the sage- -ratepayers
havejto feed, lodge, and clothe this family of th, same
debt6rs in the workhouse during the period of deten-
tion. Meanwhile the public has the satisfaction of
knowing that, in cages where neither debtors nor rate-
payers enjoy the county court process, tallynien and
small tradesmen find it exceedingly convenient in the
conduct of their business, and by means of executions
and imprisonment, or the threat of them, can enforce
from the husbands of foolish wives and others p.ty-
merit of sums for which they would otherwise never
dream of giving credit. Let commerce flourish! But
it is clear that by some limitation of the machinery for
recovering trumpery debts we should ease the labours
of the county court judges, reduce their numbers,
make them not quite so palpably the tallymeu's debt
collectors, and thereby diminish to a not inconsiderable
extent the number of the inmates of our county
WA.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

EXECUTION AT OXFORD.

The execution of Edward Roberta for the murder of
Ann Merrick, to whom he wished to pay his addresses,
took place on Monday morning on the old scaffold
(used on former occasions when public executions were
held), in a retired spot within the Castle grounds, just
under St, George's Tower. There were only thirteen
persons present. including Calcraft, who arrived at
Oxford on Sunday night.
The culprit partook of the Holy Communiin in the
chapel on Monday morning at about half-past seven,
from the hands of the gaol chaplain, the Rev. John
Thorp. The mournful procession shortly afterwards
moved to the place of execution, where it was met by
the under-sheriff (Mr. J. M. Davenport). The culprit,
with his arms pinioned, walked ern:ly to the scaffold,
but was very pale. After the wretched man had shaken
hands with his gaolers, to whom he spoke last, thebolt
was drawn, and the culprit expired immediately. He
has preserved great composure during, the try in g ordeal,
for which he seemed fully prepared. In accordance
with the Act of Parliament, all those present signed a
declaration that judgment or death had been executed,
and the black flag was raised on the tower over the
lodge. A coronm's inquisition afterwards sat on the
1 tssiy, which was eventually interred in a grave in the
old churehyatd, within a few feet of the gallows, and
next to that of Kalebargo, who was executed twenty
years ago.
A crowd of people assembled outside the gates, to
whom, however, there was nothing visible and the
only announcement of what was going to Like place
was the tolling of the chapel and parish church bells.
The unhappy man admitted the justice of his
sentence, and for some time past has exhibited great
penitence. It is sail that since the condemnation he
has written to the mother of his victim asking her for-
giveness, which he obtained.
This is the first execution which has taken place
privately in Oxford.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

consider the subject, and to manifest a liberality more
worthy of a great nation.
Since the old Pension List--the Black Book of the
last generation of Radicals has been effectually
cleared by death, and pensions have been granted only
for specified and undoubted services, there have been
no complaints from any order of Liberals against an
honourable provision for those who have performed
eminent services to the State, or the families they
leave behind them at their death. As the nation
does not grudge the high salaries of diplomatists or
Governors, so we cannot recollect a single instance
of late years where an adequate pension to the widow
or family of an eminent public servant has elicited
any remonstrance. What, then, is the Government
afraid of? In the case of Lady Mayo it has only after
I much delay and hesitation determined on this nig-
gardly proposal. Is it supposed that either in Eng-
land or in India a liberal pension would create
popular discontent? In India the people are items-
tooted to see immense revenues paid to the descend-
ants of Native Princes to be spent in sloth, de-
bauchery, and vice, and it is perfectly ridiculous to
suppose that a sufficient annuity to the widow of a
murdered Viceroy who was borne to the grave amid
the mourning of millions would occur to any one
of them as unreasonable. In England we know too
well that this parsimony, which is now so conspicuous
in high places, does not lead to any real economy.
There is always a fight going on about some
trumpery saving, yet—be the excuse what it may
-we have the most expensive Government that
has ever existed in England in time of peace, and a
hundred thousand pounds appears to be piled on the
expenditure for every hundred that is saved by
the most grinding economy. We would earnestly
appeal to the Goi eminent to behave justly, if not
generously, to the family of one of the most able,
popular, and munificent Viceroya who ever left the
shores of England—a nian who, disregarding his own
interest, upheld on all occasions the dignity of the
Crown he represented, and who has met an untimely
fate in the actual discharge of an unwelcome public
duty.

In connection with the foregoing leader, a corres•
pondent, "Calcutta," writes to The Times:—
Having read your leading article on the meagre grant to
Lady Mayo, may 11,0 allowed to suggest that the liberal*
of the Duke of Argyll might well be followed up by an intl.
math al from the Prime Minister that precisely similar turns
will be voted by Her Majesty's Government?
The pension to the widow would then be £2,000- per
annum, and the grant for her young farnily £40,000, one-half
being chargeable on the revenues of Great Britain and India
respectively.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

'lops.

.
Duribie the past week a quiet feeling r.all prevailed, and on
the whole the tendency of prices has been unfavourable.
Old hops of all deacriptions have continued Aran, while for
yearlings there has been a moderate inquiry. The import
into London last week consisted of 101 bales from Antwerp,
20 from 1Iamb:111;h, and 95 hum Rotterdam. Mid and Kase
Kent+, £lO 10s. to £l7; Weald of Kent, 10s. to £lO 10a. :
Sussex, £7 15s. to £9 0,., Farnham and country, £ll 11£
to £l6. Yearlings : Mid and East Kent, £3 to RA 10g.;
Weald of Kent, f,.13 to Lb 15s. ; Sussex, FAO kb U.; Farnham;
and couritry, £6 to 47 ; olds, £1 fa. to £2.
WOOL.

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In the wool market business to a fair extent has been pun-
lag. The demand still runs principally on choice qualities,
for which frill prices have been paid. Other descriptions do
not attract much attention. The imports into London Jut
week consiaed of 3,344 bales from Adelaide, 4,089 from New
Zealand, 8,062 from Port Philip, 4,658 from Melbourne, and
about 100 halel from the Continent :—Current prioes of Eng.
Ilsh wool? Fleaces—Southdown hoggetts, Is. 110. to ta. :
half -bred ditto, Is. Id. to Is. 24; Kent fleeces, is. ld. to
2s. 241. : Southdown sees and wethers, in. led. to la 114.
Leicoster ditto, ls. Ild.. to is. lied. Sorts--Clothing,
o Is. Id.; combing, in. tal to Is.

FLSI4.
Pickled herrings, De. tallo. ; red ditto, 181. to ; roused
ditto, 155 to 245; fresh ditto, lea. to 275 64 ; =poked had-
docks, 20s. to W 5 per barrel; bloaters, 2s. to Ss. 84.; id 11,141,
b. to 44. per box; turbot, 75 di. to ; bell, fla. to Is.
dorey, 44. to ; cod, Zs. fa ed. each , soles, ls. to ta. peg
pair; whiting, 105. to les per basket; raackerel, to b.
per dozen ; eels, Is. to Is. 24. prr native orb's, LW
pearl ditto, ES 84. ; cOMMou ditto, 335. to 881. pen
bushel
POTATOIX,
The mutat continues to be well supplied with potions
The trade is quiet at Literates. The import into Lawton led
week consisted of 114 eacks 110 tons from Dunkirk, 8 eases
from Oporto, 140 bags from Boulogne. sod 10 2,001 Uses.
burgh :—Ranents, roe. to 1205. ; rocks, TOIL to 81111, ; Sakes
109% to lbe. ; sad Victoria% 1005, to 120 s.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

FACTS v. ELOQUENCE.

On the lengthy speeches made by lion. members in Parlia-
ment, a correspondent of The Times throws out the following
suggestions:—

The House of Commons, presumably, wants to be
able to do its work. It is the duty of every good citi-
zen to assist towards such a consummation, and I
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should be obliged, by your giving Me space
for a suggestion.
Most Members of Parliament probably read your
excellent summaries of the debates. Why should
they not do more —i.e., study them attentively,
and, remarking how wonderfully you pick from a
speech of two columns its matter and reason, and
serve them up in five lines, model their style of speaking
upon these summaries? In these busy days an original
suggestion is worth an hour of beautiful oratory, and
brevity is the only part of wit which is required. Let
members distinctly understand that when they are
on their legs the House has no time to hear their
apologies for being in that position, their best jokes, or
their most caustic remarks on other members; nor will
its verdict be altered by any amount of selllaudation
or depreciation. Let it be clearly understood that the
Speaker's eye will most easily be caught by him who
uses the fewest words; and let the Prime Minister set
a elorious example by forswearing enigma and mystery,
and renouncing (the amount of self-denial required by
this it is hard to realise) his undoubted right as a
Minister to say as much and mean as little as he can.
As to who is to be permitted to speak at all, let the
Speaker keep a book—to be called, say 'the Winnow-
ing Machine "—in which all intending speakers shall in.
scribe the new reason, new argument, important revela-
tion, or practical suggestion they intend to embody in
their speeches. By a neat arrangement of headings,
the Speaker could ascertain at once whether the ideas,
suggestions, revelations, or arguments were new or not,
and, if the latter was the case, be could strike ruthlessly
out such parts as had been, or were to be, urged by

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some other honourable member; or, in case of his
finding some aspirant's entry all stale, be could sternly
refuse to allow his eye to be caught at all by that
gentleman. This plan, which should be taken up by
some patriot, would effectually put an end to party
bickerings, which may amuse the House, but assuredly
waste its time.
Considering the mental anguish experienced every
morning of the Session by a maxi having work to do,
but feeling bound to wade through the closely-printed
columns of a debate, finding a ton of suet to each plum,
imagine, Sir, the relief some such plan as this would
afford to the community at large, sitting happily at
last, as they might if it were adopted, at their then
'free breakfast table."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

141 LE C TEO. GE NERAT G 58. BANDS,
J. 2.1 BELTS, dre., mut Post•free ou receipt of Stamps
or P.O. Order.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

CONSULTLTION BY LITER WITHOU r FE

•
DR. H. SMITH. the Eminent Specialist
the Cure of all Delulttating Dis.aiee, will, for -
benefit of Colic try Ps io.nts wino cannot consult hint
D• 01.1), on receiving do scriptions of toteo e.sse, send
opiaton. with advise and directions for the most sure,
fat restoration to health and ai..tour.
Aatisaink Dr. U. Will CH, Burtou-ereseent, Lent
N.C.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

BRICKLAYERS' SOCIETY.

A meeting of the Operative Bricklayers So-
ciety was held at the New Inn, Enville Street,
to take into consideration the short hours move-
ment, and an increase of wages.
After some discussion, the following rrsolu-
Cons were agreed to, and to come into open,
tion on the 29t0 of April, the various masters to
, be served with a copy.
ist "That instead of working by the day,
we work by the hour, and that we recieve 61d per
hour, winter and simmer.
nd. "That we commence to work in Sum-
mer at 6 o'clock, and leave at half-past 5 o'clo.
the first five days, and one o'clock on Saturday,„
meal times to he as usual
3rd. "In winter we commence work at 7
o'clock. the first 5 days, and leave at 5, and
one o'clock on Saturdays, and to have one hoar
for meals as usual."

AN E•IINING BEVENAGe.—CACA 'OISE. The Fed
Journal says:—" By anew process to which the nibs are
subjected, the principal part or the nil is ecectually lo-
uvred ; a thin beverage. well adapted for afternoon or
e;Pniug use, as a sultit tote fr ten, being the re.ult.
It vour of Caca'oine will, io adidi in, be a great attr
Lion to all."—Each paeket nr tin is labellad, " JAM S
Errs 8/ Co.. Homeopathic Chemist,, L indou." Am
makers of Epps's Milky Caea,oine (Caca'oine and CO,
denied Milk).
IP THERE ARE ANY LADIES who have not yet used the
GLRNIIELD S CARCH, they are re.pectfully solicited to
give it tithe' and earefuoy follow out the directip
printed on every pa, knife, and it this is done, they II
like the Qaeeti's L )undrptis, it is the finest Sta,h
tn.., ever used. When von ask for OLEFFIELD STAR( -I
see that you get it, as infei ior loads ine often substitut It
for the sake of extra profit. Beware therefore of apt ...-
ions imitations.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

HALESOWEN.

Bar...t..—A ball took place on Wednesday evening lest
at the Oeorge Hotel, and notwithstanding the inclemency
of the weather, upwards of 70 attended. Dancing was
kept up with great spirit until old Sol appeared. 7 be
usual vote of thanks was given to the host and hostess,
for the very able way they had catered for the party, and
all pued off well.
Wshas C MIN.—At the Police Court, on Tuesday, before
Messrs. E. Moore and F. D. L. Smith, John Mansell,
manager for Messrs. Dawes, was summoned by Joseph
I Norton for non-payment of 1:6 8s for wages due. After
hearing the evidence, the Bench dismissed the case. Hr.
W. Hayes, who appeared for the defence, said he should
apply for a summons for perjury against the complain-
ant.
{ CAUTION TO CARTRIA.—Joseph Sheldon, 11 wagoner,
; was summoned for not being in • position of having pro-
per control over his horses, on the 4th instant. John
Kettle said on the above date defendant was driving along
the road, and he was • yard peat the middle of the road
on his wrong side. He seemed to be asleep. Witness
was driving a trap amp the roast. hie shoaled to the
detendaat who ran into bin, sod heels the WO of the

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Girls School, Stourbridge.
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NATIONAL SECURITY.
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Nuthing certain there is but taxation.—Punch.

AN INTERVIEW WITH M. OLLIVIER.

There has not for some little time been any news of
M. ()Meier. Those who are curious about the doings
of that gentlemen will therefore be glad to learn that
he is still in the land of the living at d the place of
hope. According to the correspondent of an Italian
paper published at Nice (II Pensicro)—a correspondent
said to occupy an hcnourable poet in the Italian
magistracy—the ex-Alinister of the French Emperor
has been residing since last year at a small place called
Pollone, which is some kilometres from Biala, where
be leads a very retired and a remarkably studious life.
Some weeks ago a citizen of Biella, anxious to meet
Al. 011ivier, begged the amiable and courteous bishop
of the diocese, Monsignor Losanima, who was ac-
quainted with the ex-Miniater, to give him an oppor-
tunity of meeting him. This was aecompliehed by
means of a small dinner party, at which M. 011ivier
and four or five other guests were present. After
dinner, we are told, the conversation was directed to
political matters, and 011ivier talked • great deal about
IsTaidoleon. He stated that he only acceptedottico under
the Emperor on the assurance that the latter would not
make war ivithout his consent. M. 011ivier steadily de-
clined for a long time, by his own account, to
agree to tho war with Germany, and his scruples were
only overcome when he saw the press treating the insult
offered to the French ambassador as a matter of public
right. He deplored the present condition of France,
and said he was not afraid of going back, but he would
only do so when the return of Napoleon was at hand.
Speaking of the latter, M. 011ivier was prodigal of
eulogy, tears of sincere friendship moistened his eyelids,
and he was certain Napoleon 111. would reascend the
throne of France, called thereto by the French them-
selves. In answer to a question in regard to the re-
lations of France to the Church in the event of the
restoration of the Empire, M. 011ivier averred that
Napoleon would never make war on Italy, as he had
seen how injurious it had been to him not to have
always pieserved its friendship.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

REPRESSION OF VAGRANCY.

A sub-committee appointed to consider the best means of
repressing vagrancy and mendicity In country districts has
reported as foll,,ws to the special vagrancy committee of the
Charity tirganization Society

1. That in view of the varying circumstances of
different counties, your committee are not at present
prepared to recommend the universal adoption of any
system as equally suited to all localities.
2. That your committee have evidence that a
great decrease in the number of vagrants and com-
mittals has ensued upon the adoption of the Dorset
bread ticket system, as now in force in Kent and
Dorset, which provides that no wayfarer can remain in
want of necessary fool. This is effected by means of
an extensive distribution of bread tickets for delivery
to indigent wayfarers. This system has the additional
advantage of enlisting the assistance and co-operation
of the public generally in the repression of vagrancy
and mendicity.
3 Your committee are bound, however, to notice
that a very large reduction of the vagrancy of the
whole country has taken place owing to the improve-
ment in the labour market, coupled with a more
stringent enforcement of the Vagrant Act. They re-
commend that the information collected for this com-
mittee, together with a copy of these resolutions, be
forwarded to all chairmen of Quarter Sessions, mayors
of boroughs, and chairmen of Boards of Guardians, and
that they be requested to bring the matter before the
local authorities in their respective districts, and
to be so kind as to communicate the result to this
committee."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

BAIL IN THE TICHBOHNE CASE.

Wednesday was appointed for the attendance ~f the
proposed sureties at the Judges' Chambers in the case
of the Tichborne claimant. On Monday, when Mr.
Montagu Williams applied for a postponement, Mr.
Justice Willes stated that he should require a full
specification of the property of the proposed
hail. Mr. Archibald, who appeared as counsel for the
Crown, and Mr. Gray, Q.C., the Solicitor for the
Treasury, said the bail would be examined. On Wed.
nesday Mr. Pollard, from the office of the solicitor for
the Treasury, was in attendance at the Judges'
Chambers. It Alta announced that notice had been on
Tuesday given on the part of the claimant that the ap•
hcation for bail would be adjourned generally. There
must be 48 hours notice of another application for bail
at Chambers.

"Tours FCGIT."—Fr DGE.—Banderanateh
says that he cannot endure the common cant about the
Value of Time. Does Nature value it? Does she not
ordain that one-third of every twenty-four home shall
be wasted in sleep? A man of sixty will at her command
have wasted twenty whole years. Let on follow Nature,
and be as idle as we choose, says Bandersaatch.—
Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

QUARRY BANK.

ASIIAVLT Cssz.—At the Petty Seseions held at Brier.
ley Hill, on Thursday last, before 1. Spooner, Esq., ,
Stipendiary, Aaron Attwood, Thomas Attwood, beoJa
min Attwood, Joseph Attwood, John Cot, Thomas Att.
wood, James Roberts, Henry Roberts, William Roberts,
and James Pegg, were severally charged with assaulting
John Bißingham, an old man, on the 10th inst. Police-
sergeant Passe), said that on the above date, about ten
minutes to five, he was on duty at Quarry Bank. He
saw about twenty lade in • field, and the complainant in
the middle of them, and all the boys were throwing
stones at the old man. A cry of " Police was raised,
and they ran away. He caught one bey named Cart-
wright. James Cartwright, one of the boys present, said
all the defendants were in the field, and throwing at the
old man. Complainant said he was in the employ of the
Earl of Dudley as • keeper. He was :coming down the
coppice, and met the defendants, who began to throw
at him. One atone hit him on the thigh, another on the
back, and one on the arm. The learned Stipendiary said
it was • very serious offence, when a number of boys
stoned an old man, and no doubt the old man would have
been much injured. Thomas Attwood was the eldest
boy, and no doubt the ringleader tie should due him
lOs 61 and costs; in default 14 days. The other boys
were all bound over to keep the peace for six months, and '
pay the costs.
FATAL PIT ACCIDENT.—d. fatal accident,occurreJ to a
youth named Alfred Wessell (16). who was engaged at
work is a pit belonging to Mr. Waldron, No. 10, Salt
0, elis, on Viednesday evening. Wassail, who reboled in
Bell-street, 13rierley Hill, went to work in the pit, aim
was so engaged when a fall of coal took place about three
o'clock in toe morning, cruahing the youth's legs and
arms, and frightfully mutilating the body. lie was at
once got out and conveyed home, and 61r. Ashmead,l2l.
I geon, was soot, in attendance, but \Vassall expired about
I nine o'clock.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

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FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT.

1 At the Manchester Asssizes. the cause of " \Vestal] V.
Proinif‘iot " has been heard, and was an action for false ha.
wiz maw- "
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. imagist.
The plaintiff, it appeared, WM tenant of some pre.
mises in Manchester, of which the defendant was
owner. The plaintiff wished tv make a skylight in the
roof. and employed some workmen to do the work they
were engaged in doing this when it came to the know-
ledge of the defendant, who, it appeared, did not wish
the skylibdit to be made. The defendant thereupon
ordered the plaintiff and his workmen to desist, and,
on their refusing to do so' called in a policeman and
charged the plaintiff with doing wilful damage to his
premises. The policeman, having ascertained that the
plaintiff was the tenant in occupation, suggested that
they should go to the station and take his inspector's
advice upon the matter, and thereupon put his hand
on the plaintiff's shoulder and said to him he must go
with him to the police-station. The defendant awl
his son walked first to prefer the charge, followed by
the plaintiff and the pidicetnan and some neighbours
who went to bail the plaintiff out, if necessary. The in-
spector refused to take the charge, and the plaintiff was
set at liberty, lie had had to walk in custody with
the policeman through two or three of the streets of
Manchester to the police-station, and the present action
was brouirlit to recover damages for this illegal arrest
and false imprisonment.
The defendant's case was that he never gave the
plaintiff into custody at all, but that they both volun-
tarily went to the station-house to see the inspector
about it, and he was guided by what he said.
His Lordship having summed up the conflicting testi.

ninny.
The jury found a verdict fir the plaintiff—Damages,
4:150.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

OTHERS.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

I) HOUSEHOLD SECURITIEB for the sums of
£l.OOO, ESOP, £lOO, and SM. The amounts are wished
to be advanced forthwith, and can be divided if required.
If Household Properties only, the sevrities must be in
thorough end substantial repair and condition.—Apply to
Mr. Phillips Price, Solicitor, or to Mr. Henry Xing,
Austloneer; both of Stourbridge.
COMMISSION FOR TRAVELLERS AND
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

PROMOTION BY MERIT.

An official announcement which has put been
made, of no great importance in itself, is never-
theless so suggestive of the progress we have
made in the conduct of public affairs, that it
deserves consideration. It is announced that
appointments in the Supply and Transport de-
partments of the War Office are hereafter to be
made by open competition, to be conducted by
the Civil Service Commissioners, to whom ap-
plication is to be made. This is another step
towards the wholesome principle of appointment
and promotion by merit instead of through pri•
vete influence and favouritism. The former
principle is quite of modern adoption, hnd the
progress that it is making is, we think, scarcely
recognised by the public as it deserves to be. it
is only by a most careful study of the intricacies
and formalities of our past political history that
we can arrive at any estimate of the corruption
and favouritism which characterised appoint-
menta to and promotion in the Government
offices in the days of our fathers and grand-
fathers. Such a thing as merit or fitness was
scarcely entertained, except as an excuse after
an appointment. Patronage was regarded as the
prescriptive right of members of the Govern-
ment and of heads of departments and private
friendship and a return for services rendered or
to be rendered, were considered the legitiniat:
advantages of place and power. How mac,.
abuse and corruption all this engendered we need
not insist upon ; the tuing is self-evident and
generally acknowledged. to assert that we have
• now no such thing as corrupt influence and pa-
tronage, would be absolutely contrary to known
facts; but we have undoubtedly progressed con-
siderably in this respect. Letur digniuri let it
be given to the more worthy—is now a principle
of action which to a wry great extent now pre-
vails in our public departments. Formerly it
mattered very little whether a lean was particn..
lady fit or peculiarly unfit to lid a vacancy ; the
mil) question was whether he was fortunat•
enough to possess the patronage of sonic great
man who inid the power of giving the appoint-
ment But now ni uiatiy --and, we beileve,
iii
most of our Government departments—fitness
and merit are essential to nomination and pro-
motion. The Civil Service examinations ha' e
proved a glorious thing for this country; the)
repudiate mere patronage and influence, and in-
sist on the necessary education and training.
'lbis at once gives the comparatively friendless
as good a chance as the man with influential
connections, provided only that the former has
received as good an education as the latter, and
is as determined to push his own way in the
world. Another, but not the only other advan-
tage of the competitive system is that it ensures
the official work of the country being better done
than on the old corrupt system. The more that
fitness and merit are insisted on the better for
the country at large.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

AN OLD STAGER."

At the Bow-street 'police-court, in London, George
Hanks was charged with attempting to steal a gold
watch and chain from Alfred Hooper.
The evidence for the prosecution having been given,
the prisoner drew a somewhat voluminous manuscript
from his rocket, and commenced reading his defence in
a very rapid manner. He alleged tnat he and his
father had bad seven pints of beer on the day in ques-
tion, and that he (prisoner) was in consequence naturally
the worse for liquor. It was therefore very possible
that under these circumstances be might have knocked
against the prosecutor. With respect to his hand
being upon the prosecutor's chain, that was purely an
accident. He (the prisoner) placed his hand in his
own pocket, as he thought, to get out his pipe,
, and might ha% e by mistake touched the prosecutor's
' chain.

The prisoner's defence created considerable amuse-
ment in court, and some person, speaking to his friend
rather audibly, stated his opinion that the prisoner was
an "old stager."
The Prisoner (breaking out with indignation) : No,
I'm not an old stager.
The Magistrate What is that you say?
The Prisoner I heard some one pass a remark that
I was an old stager. It is not true, sir. I have never
been charged before.
The Magistrate: And you Fay you are not guilty of
the charge?
Prisoiler : Certainly not.
Ile Magistrate: Well, I must commit you for triaL
Prisoner Can't you settle the case here, sir?
The Magistrate: Not if you plead "Not guilty.
Prisoner rd rather have it settled at once, sir.
The Magistrate: But I have no power to settle it if
you are not guilty.
Prisoner • Very well, sir; then I'll plead "Guilty."

(Laughter.)
The Magistrate: From the manner in which you
have conducted your defence Jam convinced that you
must be a very old stager. I should think this is not
the first opportunity you have had of defending your-
self, or, if it is, you must be a very clever man. I
must commit you to prison for three mouths with hard
labour.
Prisoner: Thank you. I'm quite satisfied with that.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

RELICS OF FALLEN GREATNESS.

In London, last week, at the periodical auction at
the Baker-street Carriage Bazaar there was brought to
the hammer several interesting relics of the Second
French Empire, including four state carriages, sets of
harness, &c., described in the catalogue as being "late
the property of the ex-Emperor of the French." Of
the vehicles there were two of a somewhat imposing
character. They were C and under spring State
coaches, with patent axles, Salisbury boot, hind
standards, and hammer cloths of dark blue with deep
red fringes. The inside linings of green satin and
silk, though slightly faded, were of the most luxuri-
ous and costly description, while the heavy crimson
corded satin holders for the Imperial footmen, might
well have raised a feeling of deepest envy in the
breast of the proudest "servant of quality." Each
1 vehicle had four massive gilt State lamps, of elegant de-
sign, and richly ornamented, besides four lamps of
plainer make fur use on lass important occasions.
Owing, perhaps, to their solemn cumbersomeness, and
somewhat tawdry appearance, the bidding for the
Imperial State coaches was far from spirited, and they
were knot ked down, without much ado, at 64 guineas
and 68 guineas—not a third of their original cost.
Another carriage—one of similar design, though a much
lees conspicuous object fetched 46 guineas ; the other,
a posting landau, also painted green, and having the
favourite green linings' found a purchaser at 31
guineas. The armorial bearings of Napoleon had in
every instance been carefully erased from the panels and
hammer-cloths. The famous Ehrler, of Paris, was the
maker of these now decayed equipages ' • and they were,
it is understood, bonght by an English speculator at
the late sale of the Emperor's effects in the French
capitaL They have, it is understood, now passed into
the hands of a London undertaker, who will forthwith
convert them into mourning coaches. "Tu what vile
uses may we come."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

CRADLEY.

MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIKTY.—On Saturday even-
ing the members of this society had a conversation on
.• Protestantism." Mr. J. Hann opened the conversation
and referred to the origin and later history of the sub-
ject. He condemned in strong terms that bigoted Pro-
testantism, which was so conspicuously manifested by the
I de Mr. Murphy aul his friends, and averred that it dif-
fered very little from the tyranny and despotism of Ito.
man Catholicism. Mr. Brazier and Mr. Twigg also made
some lengthy remarks, and the conversation proved to be
vary interesting and profitable.
CRAROE or assiota.—At the Petty Sessions at Stour.
bridge, yesterday, Samuel Polhill, of Cradley, was
charged by Elizabeth Lloyd, with assaulting her on the '
18th inst. Mr. Perry defended. Complainant said that
the defendant is her brother. She had some words with
defendant's wife. Defendant came into her house, and
said he would make her suffer, and caught her by the
hair of her head and began to beat her, and blackened
her eyes. The defence was that defendant went to see
what had been the matter between her and his wife, when
the complainant struck him with a poker, and began to
bite him, and he struck in sell-defence to make her loose
her hold. Joseph Round and Mary LER Siddaway gave
evidence for the defence, to show that aomplainant was
the aggressor, and the summons was dismissed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.

The weekly meeting of this Board was held
yesterday ; Mr. Brooks in the chair. There
were also present:—Messrs. Rollinson, Homes,
Baker, Guest, Griffin, Rhodes, Fiddian, Pear-
sall, Jeffries, Fereday, and Peskin. The min.
uteslof the last meeting were read and con-
firmed. Admitted into the house during the
week '7; discharged, 15; dead, 2; remain-
ing, 889. Corresponding week last year,
444. Out-door relief Kingswinford diet
£26 16s 114 d ; Stourbridge district, £9l 5
74; Halesowen district, £2O 14s 54; total, £(3B
168 1144, against .£94 14s 3d last year.
Complaints were made against Mr. Pearce for
alleged neglect in the performance of his duties.
After a long discussion on the subject, it was
unanimously resolved "That Mr. Pearc be re-
quested in cases he attends, that rerpire nour
ishment. that he orders it; also where he has an
order to attend pauper patients, be do so, and if
Mr. Pearce refuses to comply with the wishes of
the Board, he be celled upon to resign."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

LABOUR AND WAGES QUESTION.

A meeting of the employes at the Mersey
Wheelworks, in this town, was held at the Duke
William Inn, Coventry•street, on Saturday
night last, for the purpose of considering the
desirability of adopting the nine hours' move-
ment. It was unanimously resolved, " That a
memorial should be presented to Mr. Thomas
Parker, the proprietor of the works, soliciting
him to grant them the nine hours movement, as
a similar concession had been made to the loco
employed in the Derby works." A reply was
requested by the 23rd inst. The memorial wos
signed by the Chairman and the whole of the
members present.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-03-23

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