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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

BRIBELEY HILL.

DRUNKENNEI3B.—At the Police Court, on Mon-
day, before Mr. L. Freer, Thomas Scott and Joseph
Bird were fined 3s each, for being drunk and disor-
derly at Brettell Lane, on the 13th inst. Police-
constable Freeman proved the otrenee.—Charles
Wood was tined 6s for a similar offence, en the 17th
just at Kingswinford. Police-constable White proved
the ease.—Abraham James and William Morgan were
each tined 7m for drunkenness at Brierley Bill, on the
16th inst. Police-constable Giles proved the eases.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

SINGULAR DEATH OF AN AMERICAN
SPIRITUALIST.

A Stirs Bonney, • lady apiritualist, living in Aven,
Sta:e of New York, became jut reseed with the con-
viction that her spirit was to leave the body for &time
and then return, and she succeeded in convincing
several of her friends that this phenomenon would
actually occur. She complained cf no illness, but on
the 10th of November announced that the time bad
come for her departure, and after tea took to her bed,
where she remained calmly con :ening with several
friends until midnight. Mr. and Mu. Preston saw her
several timee between that and two o'clock. At this
latter hour Miss Bonney exclaimed, "Oh ! this is
glorious," and ceased to breathe. There was 110 struggle
nor caldera:xi of pain. Of course the friends of the youn
woman marvelled greatly at the fulfilment of her pre-
dict.on. Although Miss Bouney'a remains were kept
unburied according to her desire from the 10th of
Novenib-r until January 5 her spirit has never re-
appeared. On the last-mentioned day a coroner's in-
quest was held on the !Velem§ body, which, of amine,
was in A state of derximpoeition, and her death was
officially established. At the inquest Mien Peonney'a
brother in-law pretested against any post-mortem ex-
amination, avowlrg his belief that the spirit would re-
turn to animate the decaying body, and several wit.
Lessee testified that the house had been violently
shaken, an had been predicted, and that the clear note
of a bell had been heard on several occasions, although
there was no bell about the home except the door-bell.
So far as the physicians were able to determine the
various organs of the body showed that at the time of
death they were in a sound and healthy condition, and
no cause of death could be found.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

We rept t to announce to Oteth of the Rev. Thomas
Binary, with* hook place at an early boor on Tuetday
mornteir. the Standard Ores the telionteg est, I es, bb of
h!, life—

DEATH OF FR BINNEY.

This distinguished Nonconformist preacher was in
his seventy-fifth year, and more than forty yea's r.f
his life were spent in London. He was born at News
maid...nu-Tyne, and received his eduration at a
denominational college, whose boast it ie, to have Dr.
Doddridge for its first president. Mr, anney corn
minced his niinistrstions in the Independent chapel
at Newport, Isle if Wieht, but was speedily ins
d to assume the pastorate of the congrega-
tion worshipping at Weigh-house Chapel. Partly by
his earnest, thoughtful preaching, but still more by the
vigorous polemics in which he indulged, he raised his
charge to a foremost place in the Nonconformist ranks.
These commenced soon after his settlement in London,
his first pamphlets on the controversial topics of the
day having been pulnished anonymously. In 1834 the
foundation stone was laid of a sew chapel on Fish-
street-hill, London, which became associated with
Mr. Biuney's future success as a preacher and
scclegiasticil adwinie:rator. One of the innovations
which indicated his sympathy with the Church
was the introduction of chanturg into his congre•
gational service. On another occasion he discussed
the question of whether Dissenters should have a
liturgy, in his couscentions clerical Nonconformity be
defined—to the great satisfaction of his own commies
tdin—the atritnds which the most liberal-nlinded of
them are disposed to assume toward the Church. Both
In An:mica and Australia he had opportunities of per-
sonally disseminating his advanced views of Noncom
foxily. During his Australian tour, which he under-
tie kiss 1857, a c airespondence t ak place between his
and the Birhop of Ailel4ide on communion with Digs
centers, which excitid much attention bsth in England
and the colonies. Several years ago Dr. Bigamy
retired from the active duties of his pastorate, and
since then his public appearances have been very rsre.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

GIVES INSTRUCTIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS.

Illustrated with Teslimuurala from grateful pat,entg ;
with Die.. of Care tr-rd in excl. ease. Scot free In
post on teeeTt of too retmy stamp:,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

REPORT OF THE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE.

The Clerk read the report of the Improvement
Committee, stating that the committee had been
considering that portion of the report of the
General Purposes Committee adopted at the last
meeting dealing with the sanitary state of the
township; and with regard to the ventilation of
the sewers had directed the surveyor to report to
them as to the best method for ventilating the
public sewers. The committee "reported pro-
gress " on the subject of the town ditch and
sewers in Birmingham-street.
The report was adopted on the motion of Mr.
Balingham, seconded by Mr. Kelly.
The Clerk read a letter he had received from
Dr. Compson, offering to give up certain lauds,
if the road was put in repair.
The Clerk was directed to write to Dr. Comp.
son as to the dangerous state of the road.
A new highway rate of Is in the pound to
oduce £1,031 17s 71d, on an assessment of
£22,313, and an improvement of 7d, to produce
the annual sum of .£4BO 17s were signed.

A communication was read from-Mr. G. W.
Prescott, asking the Board if they would let him
the room adjoining the entrance to the Corn
Exchange, and if so, upon what yearly rental.
The Clerk was instructed to reply that the
Commissioners could not give up the use of the
room under any circumstances.
There was no other business of importance.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

LOANS AND MORTGAGES.—Money to
lend in sums of £5O and upwards on personal
security, at £5 per cent. inteaest. Term from one to 7
years. Also several sumo upon Mortgage of Freeholds
or Leaseholds from 3S per cent. Term 10 to 21 years.
N., Commission charged.—Apply. persenally (preferred),
or by letter, to Messrs. Bevan, No. 10, L:neolh'), lsn
Fields, London, W.C.

WESTMINSTER FIRE OFFICE'
Established A. D. 1717.
A GEICIS are required for this old established Fire Office,
in Tnwn where it is not fully represented.
Mills, Factories, and General Risks insured.
LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID.

APPLICkTION TO 36 MAUR to the HlSCltttflltY,
OFFIOZ, 27, King Street Covent Garden, London
W. M. BROWNS, Secretary.

.-.-
000
/ PIANOFORTES & HARMONI-
•
UMS have been TUNED by OF. GREEN
Profession al Tuner, , - 940 --- 0 ARTIE-STREET , end 168, MOH
SUMPS, DUDLEY. Pianofortes Re.silked, Re-strung.
the II moms Re-env-eyed with Patent Pelts. used by
Chemed eminent a cam
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

THE RETURN OF BARON GRANT FOR

KIDDERMINSTER.

Contrary to expectation and general report, it has
been decided to lodge a petition against the return of
Baron Grant for the borough of Kidderminster, on
the ground of "bribery and corrupt practices,- and
on Tuesday two legal gentlemen connected with the
late election proceeded to Loudon fur that purpose.
It is asserted that .£5,000 have been promised by
certain members of the Liberal party towards defray-
ing the expenses of prosecuting the petition.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

GRAND DAY PERFORMANCE

OF TOO
PANTOMIME,
Commencing Precisely at Two o'clock.
Children admitted on a reduced scale of Prices.

Doors open at Minima Six o'clock; commencing
preeiliely at lialf.ptat Seven.
Pncee: -fluxes, le; Side Boxes, 9,1; Pit 6d ; Gallery,
3d.

EAST WORCESTERSHIRE ELECTION.

All Persons haring any CLAIMS against HENRY
A.LLSOPP, ESQ., M.P., and THOMAS EADES
WALKER ESQ., M.P., on account of the above ELEC-
TION, are requested to forward full particulars to me
without delay, in order that they may be examined, and,
if found correct, discharged.

11. G. GOLDINGTIAM,
Agent for Mews. Alleopp and Walker.
Woreeeter, 13th Feb., 1874.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

PANTOMIMES AT BIRMINGHAM.
OO MONDAY, MARCH 2nd, a Cheap EXCUR-
SION TRAIN will leave Worcester (Shrub Mill)
at 1.55, DroiOrich 25, liartlebury 2 17. Kulderminster
2 27, and Stourbridge 2.50 p.m., for BIRMINGHAM;
and return from Snow Hill Station at 11.15 p.m. the
same day.
For Fares and ma particulars, see Handbills.
J. GRIERSON, General Manager.
Paddingttn Terminui.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

SALMON IN TASMANIA.

Th. Tonto has published the toiletries :

. •
Sir,—Will you oblige me by conveying the intelli-
gence to your numerous readers in England, Scotland,
Ireland, and tne Continent who have aided and taken
a great interest in the matter, that the salmon has been
succs.sfully naniralized in the river, of Tasmania

This information was receive 1 in a letter by this man
from Sir Robert Officer, the Chairmen of the Salmon
Oomrtiesioners of Tasmania, and confirmed by another
letter from Mr. Morton Allport, a naturalist of con.
siderable ezperience, and akiii a salmon commissioner
who writes that a grilee weighing 21b. 1 4ozs. had ban;
caught in a tidal pool of the river Derwent, and that
the Government, after having !minified themselves of
the tieh being a true "Satiric Solar," had paid to the
person who had captured it the awn of VO, the reward
which had been soldered to the person who first caught
a salmon. _ . .

Thus one of the greatest feats In acclimatization has
been accompllehed at the Antipode. am, &c.,
AMES A. Yon.

Waratab-hotue, Claphom-park. Fob. 19.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 1874

Messrs. Corser and Walker, because it was an
ex Jute statement, which showed that they did
not want to sell that property. Wnat Mr.
Walker had said about the danger to children
was a consideration of much more importance.
Mr. Prescott said on the same principle that
objection would apply to Hill-street ; only there
the road was wider.
Mr. Billiugham reminded the Board that they
had not yet decided whether that portion of
Greenfield would be ;sufficient. He really
thought if Greenfield was not sufficient they
ought to take into consideration Mr. Brooks'a
property, which was contiguous to Greenfield.
Mr. Prescott said that land was 4s Gd a yard.

The Clerk then read Mr. Brooks's letter,
which stated that the piece of land begins at the
top of the field next Hill-street, but it must go
across the field from hedge to hedge.
Mr. Scott was of opinion that this question
would :be beet dealt with at the next Board
meeting by some member giving notice. He
moved that the next meeting of that Board be
held that day fortnight for that purpose.
Mr. Stringer seconded this.
Mr. Prescott was then asked to give notice of
his inoiion, which he said would be to the effect
that the Board purchase a piece of Mrs. Wilson's
laud, having a frontage of 47 yards, and being
90 yards in depth, for the purpose of erecting a
school and master's house, for obtaining the
compulsory purchase of which the clerk was in-
structed by the Board to take the necessary
steps at the lest meeting of the Board.
The Clerk said the next business on the agenda
was Mr. Well's motion.

Mr. Billingham proposed that the con,idera-
tion of it be deferred to the monthly meeting
The Clerk then read a letter he had received
from a Mr. Day, of Worcester, offering to pro-
vide plans and specifications for the .pnrpose of
erecting new schools for the Board.
On the motion of Mr. Scott, the Clerk was
directed to place the letter amongst the other
papers of the Board.
The meeting then adjourned until Monday,
the Oth inst.

Mr. Perry said that was all he required, and the
reason he made the application was for the defend-
ants to bring witnesses.
The charges against those present were then ad.
journed until next Friday, and warrants were issue 4
against those who were not preeent.

CFIARGE OF DRUIVKENNESS.-Eli Chapman was
charged with being drunk at the Lye, on the 20th
Police-sergeant Bea said he was on duty when he
heard some one making a great disturbance, and
found it was the dafendant who was shouting
with the Whigs; down with the Tories, and to --.
with the Police." Defendant denied being drunk.
and:alleged that he merely said " Upwith the \Sings
and down with the Tories." The Bench considered
the case proved, and ordered defendant to pay costs,
78 61.—Elijah Newitt was charged with being drunk
at the Lye, on the 23rd instant. Police-constable
Harrison proved the case. Ordered to pay is 64
costs.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

THE "HERO OF HIGHLAND.'

The death of a venerable gentleman, who in the late
American War '• whipped a compary of rebel cavalry,"
in „recorded by the Matlictown Rtgister, Maryland,
United States. Mr. Biessing, aged eighty vests the
gentleman in Tiestion, died the otter day at Highfand,
in Catoctin lliarict, and had acquired the tide of the
"Hero of Highlnnci" for his bravery in a fight which
took place in 1864, when his farm was attacked by a
comgany of cavAry with the vi-wof taking bin honee.
His conduct on the occasion is thus described in a letter
written by himself at the time :

lit the morumg a company of mavalry came In sight of my
farm, wherethey detailed five men to come and steal my
horses. As they rode up I gave my sou two guns, and I
took six, and wet in the name of the Lord God of Hosts to
meet them, and as they rode rip In haste I fired on them in
quick time. One was mortally wounded, another so b edly
that they rode under the overshoot of the barn, where we had
• cross the upon them. As they were retreating I fired,
kiting one on the spot, and took the other prisoner.
The balance got back to the company, which was from forty
toasty strut g, and before I had reloaded my gates they re-
turned Olnereen In number, and had pressed tato their
service Lear of my neighbour. se guide., and marched them
In advauce. I gave my eon tea guns and another young
man one, hut they both retreated. I then took four gms,
and went to • gr.dtp of cherry tree.; as their guide. ,ame
opt halted them under pain of death If they die riot stared
One of them broke off at d ran. I tired on h'm •Ithoat
effect. The rebels then ottened Ore on me to their hearts'
content ; splinters from the trees athl fence new In n y
face, while some C the hods fell at my feet. I had three
gnus, which I bell back for sure work. After firing some
tl:ty shot, they rode off, leaving their dead an, wound, ci
In my hands They then lent me word they would brine up
a battery and 01,11 me. I sent word back that I had
their wounded man in the barn. and if they chase to burn
him up they could do no. A little before night Cole's
cavaq.y, under command of Veutenant,i7oltinel Vernon, came
lu tight I thought It was the rehel battery, and I took the
deed rebm's carbine and concealed myself let • bramble-bush
close to the lane, to make that the closing so« no ot that
bloody day. When I saw my happy mistake I crawled ott.
They gave me a hearty cheer, rode up to the house, helped
me to bury my dead, nod stayed all night. Thus closed the
most tragic scene In the history of my life I am seventy
years of age.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

KINVER.

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION :—TINE election is
flue I for 'slriday next. There w..re ten cAndidat
nominated. But at a meeting held, five of the
gen•lemen nominated have withdrawn, and the
isJard w ill consist of the following persons :—Rev.
J. Hodgson Messrs. T. Bolton, S. W. Bann,
Joseph Jordon, and Thomas Wilson.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

rtBR

SEVEN CHAMPIONS OF CHRISTENDOM.

NEW SCENERY by Mr. P. HALL. of Birmingham.
COSTLY DRESSES and EGYPTIAN ARMOUR

Deigned by Mrs. W. PATCH,
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS, by Mr. PESTOT
Produced under the direchon of Mr. Walter Urchin.

THIS DAY (SATURDAY), FEB. 26, En
There will be
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

THE RETURN OF MR. H. B. SHERIDAN,

FOR DUDLEY.

The Mayor of Dudley has received a copy of the
petition against the return of Mr. H. B. Sheridan.
The scat is not claimed for Mr. Shenatone. The
petition relates to the rioting and obstruction of voters
the adjournment of the poll to Saturday, and the de-
claration, notwithstanding the proclamation of the
Mayor, on the day following the election.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

Local Government Board,
29 November, 1873.

I am directed by the Local Government Board to state
for your information, that a question having wises as to
the powers if district auditors to audit the accounts of
Improvement Commissioners under local acts, who have
been constituted urban sanitary authorities by the Public
He:kith Act, 1872, the Board have thought it right to con-
sult the law officers of the Crown on the subject. ('he
Board were advised by the law officers that section 60 of
2, and 22 Victoria, c. 28, applies to urban sanitary autlio•
ritiea, otherwise than by referenco to the Local Govern-
ment Acts. The urban sanitary authorities must, there-
fore, submit to audit under section 65 of the 21 and 22
Viet., cap. 98. on the provisions of the Commissioners'
Clauses Act, 1847 (when this Act is incorporated with th,
iocal Act) reepecting the audits of the accoutts of the
Improvement Comruissiouers, so far as such amounts
relate to matters within the scope of the Sanitary Acts,
they have been advised by the law offi,ers that the pro-
visions fir audit contained in the Commissioners' Clauses
Act, 1847, are vu • pended by the Public Health Act,
1872. which abolishea the ixistenca of improvemeni
commissioners as such, and substitutes as urban sanitary
authority, with a prescribed mode of audit.
I aro, Sir, your obedient Servant,

K. FLETCHER,
Asstatant Secretary.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

ar;tlin
'Stern

p.blailt.-1

IC2 the te rd by, the
Ithftwareortiray7the-patteota "Are

'tollle,Sarrey /dude Hall. The foundation stone of
the new hoepital was laid by the-Queen on the 13th of
May, 18118, aod the bonding watopecedbY bee Majesty
two years afterwards. The sum expended upon its
c msteuction was however so great, that although it
has ample accommodat i rn. the number of its bed' avail
able for patients is nothiag like what it slight hays
been bad the acchitectaxel proportions been of • more
modest character.

May,

The Disunion House, ulc rnerally known, Is the
official residence of thwinord-lifreyor for the tifiu heist
and although the external appearance of the building
world scarcely suggnet the Idea that it W&A the tu In
tiorary home of London's. chief magistrate, internally
it pusesses some very handsome apertments. It is in
the very heart of the City, oppos;te the Bank of
England, and bud by the Royal Exchange. I have
often wondered bow a Lord Mayor who has been
acmittomed to hie country bonne at Highgate or at
Dulwich, care. to leave the green fields and the fresh
pure air, and to locate himself and his family, even
for twelve mouths, amid duty streeta and the Mewl-
sant rush of City traffic. Hitherto, with all the inner
gorgeommeee of the Mansion House and the splendour
of its entertainments, an inctingruomt feature has
teen perpetually before the eye. Under the
Same roof there has been the palace of the Lord
Mayor and the prison of the offender upon
whom his lordship sits in judgment. The pro-
prtety of removing this anomaly la now under the
consideration of the Court of Aldermen. Ire what is
calted the Juntice-room at the Mansion 'louse, the
chief magiurate mita every day as a juoge, and there is
another tribunal at Guildhall, presided over by an
alderman, to disp we of the buninens which comes from
the wutern put of the.city. It has been suggested
that the Diansion Homo, Police-court should be
abolished, and that the petty criminal procedure of the
city ehould be reconetructed at Guildhall. By this
mean, the former could be devoted entirely to the
parpele of an official residence for the Lord Mayor,
and the incongruity would be removed of having
immobile turnkeys and p uttered footmen, grated
windows and gilded saline, prinon fare und the
choicest delicacies under the same roof.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

MAGISTRATES WANTED AT OLD
HILL.

At this Court, on Wednesday last, a great
number of cases were set down for hearing, but
as there was only one Magistrate present oWhich
has often been the case latelvl, the majority of
the cases had to be postponed for a week, to en.
able two Magistrates to be present to dispose of
the business. We are unable to say the:cause of
of Magistrates not attending to their duties at
this Court, but it is a source of great annoyance
to those who have cases, as it puts them to con-
siderable additional expense in employing pro-
fessional assistance and loss of time, and com-
plaints loud and strong arc frequently made.
In many Potty Sessional divisions arrange.
meats are made for two Magistrates to be pre-
sent, and if this could be effected at Ohl Hill, it
would be a public boon.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

E sTorIIPMPOF OPSY

Daniel Jones, of the South Staffordshire As- I
sociation, and Messrs. John Jones and John '
Kane, from the Northern Board, are also
members.
Meanwhile there are ironworkers in this
district who are very badly off. For certain
of them who are out of work in the Brierley
Hill district appeals for subscriptions are be-
ing made to the other ironworkers in all
parts of the kingdom, and we believe the ap-
peals are meeting with liberal response.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

Ti. MOAT AND WINDPIPE tee *specially liable to
inflammation, causing soreness and dryness, tickling
and irritation' inducing cough :and affecting the voice.. t§ t triiirbribge ersetter.
For these symptoms use glycerine in the form of jujubes.
Glycerine in these agreeable confections, being in proxi- _
mity to the glands at the moniect
tb
htheyeal are exciteand d by
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1874. e of sucking, beeonies actively la
packets (by post 8 or 15 stamps), labelled " JAMBS EPPS
& Co., Homteop.thic .Cliemilds. 48, Threadneedle St,
and 170, Piccadilly, Loullim."—Soldi in Stourbridge by
A. P. Morris, Chemist, and J. H. Bland, Chemist.

The Use elf
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

A REMARKABLE CASE.

, been ine
umoar,cof
I•re from
• fiend'.

What is a more exhilarating eight," aske • Ver-
mont paper, "than to see eighteen nandsome girls sliding
down hill n siehrhs '—' Woy, nineteen, of course," said
The Gar•tte ' To see them upeet, ' suggest.. the practical-
minded lirttisher. . -
A Troy mere'latat took hie wife to New York the
geol. day. 'the cooductor, when be came along ,terrotrobell
the Troy Merchant as entitled to • free passage, but not
to,,eing the lady, whispered to hint I. this lady • friend
of yours?" " No, •o,' said the Troy editor, In haste, she
II my wife "
A thoughtful corresponded t *tweete the following
Inquiries relative to the Mani se twit :—" Is be dead, or are
they dead? Was it one body or taro, one duality or re 0
individualities, and consequently one or two souls? W
Chang or Soy respectively a blgamlst ? Was Mrs. Cluing or
Mn. Eng respectively a bigamist 1 Went:bang and Yaw OW
Miters and Miele, of their own children 7" Three are torn.
of the things which philosophers would do well to burn the
midnighteoll over; gas not suited.
A Lorreepondent says :—" The coactereing required
for .ireission Into g rod society' hr• characteristically
demehried by the several Mitre. 13,1101 dregs herself up
stet rely, an', while raising her eys..l.s. to scan the cerebral
development ot the Importunate One, coddle asks, u list do
you kr ? Net irk, dla laying her silks and diamonds
looks at the costitneu which the appllonnes apparel
and says. What are you worth r Philadelphia, proudly
drawing around her her covering, demands, bitte.ho ik In
hand, and lips pursed Into prune., minium, ins, and prisms,
' Who wsa your grandfather! While Washington stops
moment in the gliding German waits and while trying to
II lain a eiy glimpse of your pedal a:tr.-roarer, with Rioting
cheeks and beaviub breast, tiiqutrse, Can pun dance
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

W. Knott, Esq.

Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Audit District,

Worcester, February 13, 1874.

Dear Sir—l have to acknowledge the receipt of your
letter of the 26:11 ultimo, informing me that notice has
been given ti rescind, at the monthly meeting of the
Stourbridge Improvement Commiesidners, to be held on
the 23rd inatant. the resolution, a copy of which is con-
tained in your letter to me of the 26th of August last.
In ri ply, I beg to state that I nut compelled to carry cut
the iirecdons of the statute, which imposes the duties of
auditing the accounts, and that it is impossible for me to
abandon the notice of audit, which was served upon you
on the 22nd January last, requiring your attendance at
the Corn Exchange, in the Board-room of the said Com-
misaioners on Monday next, the 16th inst, at half -past
ten o'clock in the forenoon, and I shall attend there in
pursuance of such notice. Also, in accordance there-
with, I shall require your attendance. for which rurpos.
you will consider this letter as an add itu nal notice. As
the resolution in qu,stion appears to have no legal effect,
the continuance or rescinthog of it will be harmless.
You will, I hope, girte understand that, as auditor, I
shall be compelled t • take each steps an circumstances
may render necessary and as I may
.be advised and
directed.

Yours faithfully,
IV. KNOTT,
Auditor.
John Taylor, Esq.
Clerk to tue Stourtm ige Improvement Commissioners.
REPORT OF THE GENERAL PURPuSES COMMITTEE.

Your Committee report that the number of
deaths registered in the township of Stour.
bridge, from January 21st to February 17th, is
eleven. One death front scArlatinn. Number of
births not received. Your Medical Officer Of
Health reports that with tie • xception of live
cases of sc iriatinii, four of which are now con-
valescent, and one terminated fatally, the health
of the township eontinues favourable, and its
condition good.

The Inspector of Nuisances reports as follows:
Nuisances brought forward during the month,
56; total 60. Removed —old, 3; new, 62 ; total,
55. Fifty-eight privies and 44 ashpits have
been cleansed during the month.
Mr. Hughes moved the adoption of the re•
port, which was seconded by Mr. Woolley, and
carried.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

THE ELECTION RIOTS AT DUDLEY.

At the 'Police Court, on Wednesday, Fraucis
Pritchard, Edward Day, Alfred Belson, William
Penny, William Wittall, and John Robinson were
charged with rioting on the day of the late elec-
tion. Chief Superintendent Burton's evidence as
to the nature of the rioting was read by the Clerk,
and then Mr. Perks, grocer, Eve Hill, described
the wrecking of his shop.
Cross-examined by Mr. Addison (who defended
all but Willits% for Messrs. lionifray and Holber-
ton, the Conservative agents in the last election):
I saw a Mr. Downing in the afternoon, and as he
passed / said, "Sheridan for ever, 800 !" He at-
tacked me with a fork, and I struck him.
Police-constable Williams identified Penney as
one of the crowd throwing at the windows.
Ten or eleven other witnesses, including Mr.
Beekestone, Mr. Perks, junior, Poll:A-sergeant
Thomas Hardwick, and Police-constable Sansom,
gave evidence which strongly corroborated that of
the prorscutor.
Mr. Addison applied for bail for his clients, and
so did Mr. Waldron for Whitten.
Mr. Stokes, for the prosecution, objected to
bail.
Mr. Barradale (the clerk) said that if the magis-
trates were satisfied that when the rioters said
they would " pull the ---- house down,''
there was an intent on their part to demolish the
house, it war a felony, and it was discretionary
with the Bench to grant bail. If the mob volun-
tarily left the place after doing some damage it was
misdemeanour, and the parties were entitled to
bail.—Mr. Stokes spoke on the law of the question,
and said thatthe Court of Queen,s Bench had
decided that where rioters only desisted from fear
of the military it was felony, although they might
not have done so much damage as a mob which
afterwaads left voluntarily, which was misde-
meanour only. If the Bench cmmitted tha rioters
for the felony, it would not prejudice them because
the Judge would rule whether the jury was to find
the rioters guilty of misdemeanour or felony, and
if the graver charge were prefered they might be
found guilty of the leaser one. If, however, they
were committed on a charge of misdemeanour
they could not be punished for felony.
Mr. Zechariah Bull, the landlord of the duke of
York public:house, Snow Hill, then gave evidence
to show that his house was wrecked by the mob,
which passed onto Mr. Perks's shop. The damage
done was .€7.
The prisoners were then committed to the Assizes
bail being allowed.
The trial lasted above six hours.

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Saturday, Febraary:2B, 1874.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

KINGSWINFORD SCHOOL BOARD
CONTEST.

The result of the recent School Board electisn
for the parish of Kingswinford, was made known
on Tuesday night at Brierley Hill, by the Return-
ing Officer, Mr. George Holloway, from which it
will be seen that the burgesses have reversed
the decision came to at the first election. Five
Nonconformists have been elected and the Church-
men are now in a minority. The following is the
official return and the first nine are elected :
Benjamin Wood (Churchman), Clifton House, iron
and coal master, 4,251.
Francis Cookson (Churchman), Kingswinford,
agent, 4,031.
William James Hodgetts (Churchman) Wollaston,
glass manufacturer, 3,571.
John Walter Clulow (Nonconformist), Brierley
Hill, Solicitor, 3,310.
Simon Bennett (Non.), Brierley Hill, builder,
3,073.
William Barlow (Non.), Pensnett, ironworks man-
ager, 3,025.
Cornelius Chambers (Independent), Pensnett,
colliery agent, 3,006.
Walter Edmund Wood (Ch.), Dennis Park, civil
engineer, 2,677.
Joseph Steadman (Non.), Brierley Hill, corn factor,
2,641.
Richard Smith-Casson (Ch.), the Saltwells, Neth-
erton, agent, 2,496.
William Growcott Caswell (Non.), Pensnett, coal
and coke merchant, 2,406.
John Rawlings (Non.), Brierley Hill, chemist,
1,115.
William Mullet (Non.), Brierley Hill, 267.
Charles Alfred Emery (Roman Catholic), Brierley
Hill, draper and furniture dealer, SO.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

THE CONQUEST OF COFFEE.

(From .P,tne/i )

'r was the battle of Plessey
Immortalised 1' be
By th, march on C tomassie
Wolseley survive.
With that feet Wolscley's name
Shall stand coupled for aye
So old Wellesley win fame
thd Held of Assay..
A';ysinnia's campaign
Covered Napier with glory ;
And A shauti's will gain
Wo'soley like place in story.
And King toff,e Catcall!
A c.,nquest won o'er,
With the thrashing will tall I
Of King Theodore.
cove in this, that king Coffee
Is fain to cave in ;
By the prurience whereof he
May whole save his skin.
Let him eat humble pie,
Never mind the plat° crust ;
With a heap t.f gold buy
Peace—and down with the du: t.

My that gold-dust repay
The colt of its taklrg ,
The expenses defray.
Of costly war makteg,
For the .nke of repute
Which asked Intervention ;
And with no other fruit
To expect, that's worth mention.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

LYE.

--
FATAL COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—ORITWIRIBY morn.
lug Mr. Ralph Docker opened au inquiry at the Tel-
bot,lnn, Lye Waste, on the body of Thomas Cid.
wright (20), who died on Friday last from injuries
received at the Hayes Colliery, on the 11th inst.
No evidence beyond the identification of the bed; was
taken, and the Coroner adjourned the inquiry for a
week to afford an opportunity of communicating with
the GO \ CrIIIIIeIIt Inspector upon the subject.

THE LATE ELECTION RIOTS AT THE
LYE.

At the Public 021oe, at Stonibi'd, 7e4,1c1
before Mr. B. Littlewood, David Pritchard, D o .h
Pardoe, Henjamiu Hill, Samuel Taylor, Richa
Pen y, M r. Pardoc, Eli Cook, and latt tc Taylor were
set t rolly th irged with rioting at the Lye, on the 12th
inst.

Mr. P Try appeared for the d fi dauta, and siiM
that lelire the case was gone int, he intended to
make an application for a remand. It N, Mild 1 e n:-
cessai yto prove that there wall rietiig II the Lye,
and to prove at what time the 'MU ig tot k place, and
he shuttld ask the Bench for the tn e tm ic statel.
Sin erintendent Freeman said he should be able to
tell the tine to an hour against all the defendants,
when the rioting was, and that he w6tlld communicate
with Mr. Perry before next Couit day.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

(From the Second Edition of the Times.)

QUAREMAN, January 30.—Yesterd y, an attack
WAS mule on an Ashantee village. Captain Nicol,
of tho Hampsaire Militia was killed. The Ash-
antee messengers brought in a final letter from
the King. All negotiations are now at an end.
Caareman is the advanced post. Amouquatia yes-
terday was only a mile in front, but it is thought
he is retreating, The army advances to-morrow
in three columns. Essamanquatia is said to be
threatening a post in the rear.
FREZTOWN, February 12.—Contrary to expecta-
tion, Sir G. Wols, ley has met with considerable
opposition on the Ashantee side of the Adansi
A severe battle was fought on the 30th of January,
which lasted twelve hours, and the Ashantees dis-
played great courage and skill, but their loss was
very great. Among their dead is the General
(Auninquatia), and it is believed thot King Toffee
Kalcalli is now in the field, commanding his troops
personally.
At the expiration of the wax Sir Garnet will be
relieved by Governor Berkeley, who will proceed
to the Gold Coast for that purpose early in March.
During his absence from Sierra Leone, Colonel
Maxwell will take up his abode in Freetown, where
he will temporarily administer the Government.

A further telegram says another officer of the
42nd Highlanders was killed.
The Globe says :—Ptlueh painful apprehension
must necessarily exist among relatives and friends
of the officers whose names wa included in yester-
day's telegrams from the Gold Coast. It seems
probable that many of those mentioned B.ra etther
altogether unhurt, or but slightly wonnded. Sir
Garnet Wolseley's despatch gives only three offi-
cers as being killed up to the taking of Coomassie.
One of these, Captain Buckle, is mentioned in the
previous list, and from this there seems cause to
believe that the despatch of the sth includes all
killed up to that date. If so, the sad tale about
Major Baird may be entirely false. Possibly, being
wounded, he was carried to the rear, and this dis-
appearance led to a rumour of his death. Great
anxiety will be saved to those having relations
in 'he expedition if they refuse credence to all
oasuali..s execp!ing tho .e iii:ntionecl in official
despatches emanati.7, diiectly :rpm the General.

The War De7aranwat decide:l on Thursday not
to send out more troups to the Gold Coast.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

A BOLD RAILWAY ROBBERY!

A very bold robbery was committed in Missouri on
the 31st of January. A pamenger train on the St.
Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad was stopped near
Gulehill Mali in, 120 miles south-west of St. Louie,
ab sut dusk. It appears that the secretary of a
lumber company was expected to be in the train
with about 5 000 dole. in hie posseeeloo, and It wee
ttiis the thieves were after. He did not take the
train, however, and escaped. As the engin
came in sight of the stati in it was signalise'
atop, the masked men having previously captured the
station agent and put him under guard. Thie cam ran
on a side track and stopped, the guard jumping off to
as. what was the matter. He was at once confronted
by one of the gang, a pistol placed at his head, and he
Was marched oil. The driver, stile; mail agent, and
other train men were also quickly seized, and the pas-
aengere-12 men, five women, and a number of child-
ren—were at the mercy of the thieves, who plundered
the express and mall cars, and then compelled the pas-
sengers to give up all their money, watches, and jewelry.
Altogether 2,344 dole. in money was taken, I,oBodols. of
It being got in theexpreis car. No one wee injured,
although somewhere considerably frightened, and when
the rolibers had completed their tack they mounted
their homes and disappeared, being traced six miles
westward, where the clue was lost. The passengers
then released the train hands, and the cars proceeded
on their journey. Tills Ia one of the boldest rohberiee
on record, and has caused an intense sensation in that
part of the country.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

OLD HILL.

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY—At the Petty Sea-
sions held on Wednesday last, bepre Mr. F. W. G.
Barra, Isaac Tromans and Christopher Bate were
charged by Inspector Price with being drunk at
Blackheath, on the night of the 16th instant.
Police-constable Shorthouse proved the case.
S.rveral previous convictions were proved againat
both the defendants. Fined 28 61 each and costs.
—Christopher Bate, George grunuall and David
Tremens wero charged with Tieing drunk on the
Bth inst, in the Old Hill road. Pemmall was fined
3s 61 and costs, and the other two Is each and
costs.—Richard Woodward was charged with a
similar offence on the 16th inst. Police-constable
Shorthouse proved the offence, and said defendittit
was very violent. Fined sa, or 14 days.—Joseph
Short was charged with being drunk on the night
of the 16th inst. Pofica-constable Jackson proved
the case. Pleaded guilty. Fined 2s titi and costs.
—Emmanuel Forrest was charged with being
drunk, on the 17th inst. Police-sergeant Baldwin
proved the case. Fined 2s 6d and costs.—Joseph
Fletcher was charged with a similar offence on the
21st inst, in Halesowen-street, Blackheath. Po-
lice-constable Beard proved the ease. A number
of previous convictions were proved against the
defendant for assaults on the police, and other
offences, when Mr. Barra remarked, "I know him
well." Fined 5s and coats; or 21 days.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

HALESOWEN.

THE LATE VIOLENT ATTACK ON A WIFE.-At the
Worcester Sessions, on Monday last, before W. J.
Hastings, Joseph Masen (52),grinder, was indicted
for maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on
his:wife, at Halesowen.—Mr. Selfe prosecuted.—
On the night ot January 12th, prisoner possessed
himself of a razor, with which he threatened his
wife. She went for assistance, and on coming bask
found him hanging by his scarf from the bed-post.
She untied the scarf and held the prisoner who, she
alleged, tried to strangle her, but her brotherin-law
came and prevented him.—The jury found the
prisoner guilted of attempting to commit suicide,
aud was now sentenced to sir mouths hard labour.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

THE MEAT QUESTION.

In London, at the Cannon-street Hotel, on Thurs-
day in laid week, a very large gathering of bailee and
gentlemen assisted at a pleasant experiment in
testing," principally by eon-owing, the produce
of • new Persica of meat eupply which prowlers to
give all the ash antages fan abundance of animal food
at greatly lees than half the usual prices. On
the tables in the Great Hall the company found
laid out, cooked In regular form, geese, turkeys,
chickens, and he prime parts of lamb, but mutton and
beef were not included in the menu, because a Ike
'experiment" hid been made the previous week re-
garding those essentials of a had supply. An abun-
dant " testing " and more than taking was made
on the part of the visitov, all of whom pronounced
the viands equal to any to be obtained in the English
market. The dinner over, • meeting wan held, Mr.
Christie, C. 8., occupying the chair. Dr. Baxter.
Langley then exi lamed that the meat and poultry of
whim' the visit,rs had partaken, with game which had
been " tested " by the directors of the Colonial and
Foreign Meat Supply Company, were consigned to
that company front the banks of the Danube, where
he etatsd, there was ouch an inexhaustihle supply that
contracts were offered the company at present prin.,.
The fret coat of mutton was 21, a pound, and its cars
riage and packing would bring it up to ; geese
were about 2s. 3t eacu ; turkeys, 2s. 9.1. neon ; and
chickens, 6.1. each. Transylvanian honey, too, he said,
could be brought here for 81. a pound, and some ex.
celleut produce of Hungarian bets passed auccessfully
tht./noet crucial criticism.

_ ....
Mr. Schio ler answered sims questions and stated
that the food was brought in ice, of which there was
an abundance in the country where the food was raised,
but the mode of package was C11...h that the ice did not
come into c intact wi h the 1,01.1, which therefore came
to the consumers' hands in a condiuddn as if just
In the result the meeting testified that the produce laid
before it was in every way excellent, and thanked the
company for he prospect of practically solving the
.iitlicult problem as to the means of supplying our huge
pooluatiou with an abundant supply of food at a cost
greatly below the present prices.
A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the pro-
ceedings.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-02-28

THE 61,ENF111.1) STALCIL

Alxsys Secures

, The Delight of the Laundress,
The Admiration of the Beholder,
Ad the C.aufort of the IVerret.

EMIGRATL.,

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SOUTH

AUSTRALIA.

ASSISTED P-ASSAGES
UNDER IHE NEW LAND ORDER REGULATIONS

The Government of South Australia are prepared to
grant psaseg. s to the following persons :-
1. Artisans, Agricultural and other Labourers, Miners
end Gardeners under 50 years of age.
2. Single Females Domestic Servantr, or Widows
(without Children under 12) not exceeding 35 years
Of age.
Mubji et to the payments as under—
For Male, or Females under 12 yeas. £3 each
Ditto ditto over 12 and under .10 . ~

Ditto ditto- over 40 and under 50
Persons paying their own Passage receive a Land War
. . . .

rent of the velue"of £2O.
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Selecting Agent.

111 R TRII BLOOD IS Tin
FCl`See Deuteronomy, chap. sit., verse 23.

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