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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

The AMERICAN PILGRIMS in ROME. -
RECEPTION by the POPE.
A Daily Neu, telegram, under date Rome, Tuesday night,
apt:—

—.-
The remaining American pilgrim( arrived here
yesterday from Chita Vecchia. Some harmless demon.
strations against them were made there, the people
shouting, " Long live United Italy!" Here the pil-
grims excite little curiosity. One-third are priests.
The rope not being well enough to receive them yester-
day, they amused themselves by seeing the sights of
Rome. They were, however, informed m the course of
the evening that his Holiness would receive them to-
day. This morning accordingly they all proceeded to
the Vatican, accompanied by the members of the
American College.
The Pope received the pilgrims, who wore the
emblems of the Sacred Heart, in the Great Hall of the
Consistory. His Holiness was surrounded by the
Cardinals, the Guards, various Prelates, and the
Archbishop of Paris. He made efforts to keep up ;
but his face bore traces of suffering. Bishop Dwenger.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

HOPs.

The demand for hops is small, and prices are hardly so
firm, although holders evince little desire to sell. The wane
weather of the past week has greatly promoted the growth
of the plant, and the heavy rain on Saturday has to sinus
extent diminished the quantity of fly and lice which up to
that period had been gradually increasing. The import into
London last week consisted of 77 bales from Antwerp, 35
from Bremen, 22 from Hamburg, 61 from Ostend, 47 from
Rotterdam, and 77 from Temeuzen East Kent goldings,
105. to LC ; Mid Kent, £4 12s. to £5 155. ; Weald of Kent,
£4 65. to £5 55 ; Sussex, 5:4 to ,CI 10c ; Worcesters, £4 10s.
to £5 55. : Farnham, £5 to £0; country, £4 155. to £5 101
yearlings, £3 to £4 : Bavarians, Et 101 to £0; Alsace, SA 105.
to £5 125. ; French. £4 to £5.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

one of the 1,-rirns, read a long address in Latin.
Theard, -of L`Zew Orleans, read an address in
French. The Pope then rose and addressed the pit.
grims in the latter language. He said their presence
was a manifestation of the
.great triumphs of the
Church, which, notwithatandmg her persecutions, ad-
vanced rapidly all over the world. American fidelity
might teach a lesson to ambitious usurpers who, nearer
the Holy See, combated the Church.
The Pope then spoke at length!of the profound gra-
titude he owed to the Shepherds of the Church in
distant countries who came to witnes7 the miserable
condition to which the Vicar of Christ was reduced.
He concluded by giving his blessing to the American
pilgrims and to the American nation.
The pilgrims then presented to his Holiness consider-
able sums of money, and various presents. Among the
latter was a walking cane with a gold handle. The
cane was filled with geld coins—the donation of
negroes. In return, the Pope presented the pilgrims
with medals, &a. The speeches of some the pilgrims
were rather violent. The Pope afterwards walked
along the hall and conversed with several of the pil-
grims, who appeared in a state of almost stupified as-
tonishment at the grandeur of the Papal Court.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

ANOTHER THAMES MYSTERY.

In Loodon, on Monday afternoon, Dr. Diplock held
an inquest at the Fulham 'Union Workhouse, oil the
remains of a female body which had been found float-
ing in the river opposite the Cedars, Putney. The
jury, on proceeding to view the body, were horrified at
the spectacle before them. The remains were in a
shocking state of decomposition, and consisted of the
body without head, shoulders, arms, and one leg.
Mr. E. C. Barnes, surgeon, said he examined the re-
mains on Saturday, which belonged to a female who
had fully grown. The head, shoulders, and arms were
absent. The right leg to the knee was absent, also
the left foot. He could not give any opinion as to the
age. He made a post-mortem examination after im-
mersing,- the remains in Condy's fluid. He found that
the body was divided at the spinal column. Two ribs
were attached. The parts appeared as if they had
been cut off with a knife. He was of opinion that the
remains had been decomposed in lime before placed in
the water. The intestines were absent. There was
nothing to show the cause (4 death. He did not
think the remains had been used for anatomical pur-
poses.
The Coroner said it was a case of grave suspicion,
and as it was impossible to identify the remains he
thought no end would be gained by adjourning the in-
quiry. He recommended the jury to leave the case in
the hands of the police. _ _

The jury then 'returned a verdict of Found Dead.

NELSON SLIGHTLY ALTERED.
(Hop ((al Stelida Juile 14.)
England expects that every man
That day will do his duty.-- Puneh
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LA N E. -MUNDAy

The grain trade at Mark-lane to-day influenced by the
One weather and the improved agricultural prospects, has
been in a very quiet state. Business has been extremely
limited, and the tendency of prices has been in favour of
buyers. The supply of English wheat has been small.
Nevertheless the demand has ruled heavy, and forced
sales have only been concluded at a decline of Is. per
quarter. With foreign wheat the market has been fairly
snapped. The demand has been inactive, and prices have
ruled Is. per quarter lower than on Monday last. The show of
barley has been limited, scarcely anything has been doing,
and the quotations have been nominal Malt has been
dealt in quietly at late currencies. English oats have been
scarce, but there has been a fair show of foreign. The trade
has been dull, and the quotations have ruled rather lower
on the week. Maize has been in fair supply. Sales have
progressed slowly at tid. to Is. per quarter less money,
beans and peas have been quiet, but tolerably firm. Flour
has been dull, but not quotably lower.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

MARK -LANE. --WELNEsDAY.

The grain trade at Mark-lane to-day has been very quiet
English wheat has been scarce, and foreign has not been
freely offered. Nevertheless, the demand has ruled heavy,
at Monday's decline. With barley the market has been
scantily Supplied. Very little business has been doing, and
prices have been nominal. Malt has changed hands, at late
rates. A fair supply of foreign oats has been on offer, but
English have been scarce. The demand has been inactive, at
late rates. Maize has been dull, an] drooping.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.—MONDAY.

The total impoi to of foreign stock into London last week
consisted of 18,312 head. In thecorresponding week last year
we received 21.989; in 1872, 10,690 is 1871, 15,348; in 1870,
7,344 ; and in 1809, 14,460 bead. The cattle trade has been
quiet to-day, and without feature of importance. Fair supplies
of stuck have been on offer, and the quotations have been with-
out material variation. As regards beasts, the receipts
from our own grazing districts have been on a fair
scale. The demand has not been active, but choice stork
has realised full currencies, and best Scots and crosses
have made ss. 5,1, to Its. 10d., and occaaionally
per SM. From Norfolk, Suffolk, Eases, and Cambridge.
shire we have received about 1,900, from other ports of
England about 500, and from Scotland about 9::. The
supply of foreign beasts has been tolerably goo,' end has
included about 414 from Gothenburg, 238 Danish, 100
Spanish, 53 from Christiana, and 100 Dutch. Sales have pro-
gressed quietly at about late rates. A full average supply of
sheep has been in the pens. The market has been quiet
at the quotations previously current. The hest Downs
and half-breeds have sold at Its 2d. to 5. 4d. per
Sibs. Lambs have been dull at Os to 7s. 13d. per 81b.
For calves there has been a fair demand, at about late
rates. Pigs have been quiet. At Deptford there have been
150 Hamburg beasts :-Coarse and inferior beasts, 4. 84.
to 45. 10d.: second quality ditto, Its, to ss. 3d.; prime large
oxen, Its. 9,1. to Its, 10d. ; prime Scots, ke., 50. 10s. to 6a.
coarse and inferior sheep, As. 941. to 4. 100. ; second quality
ditto, 4. 18,1. ;to ss. ; prime coarse woolled, Its, to 5. 3d,;
prime Southdowns, fit 24. to Its. 4d. ; large coarse calves,
45. 2,1. to 4s. lid. : prime small ditto. Its. 4d. to 55. 9d. ; large
hogs, 45. 2d. to 4s. ed. ; small porkers. 45. 10,1, to Its, 3d. ;
lambs, Gs. to 7. 64.

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARK ET.—MONDST
A small supply of meat was on sale here today, and the
demand was firm at fully late rates. Inferior beef, 30. 44. to
3s. led. ; middling ditto, 48. to 4s. gd. ; prime large ditto, Is.
to 5a 44. ; pilrue small ditto, Is. to Is. 6d. ; veal, 4s. to Is, ;
Inferior mutton, 3s. Eld. to 4s. 44. ; middling ditto, 45. 64. to
Is. ; prime ditto, Is. 2,1. to Is. Id. large pork, 3s. Out to 45.
small pork, 4s. 04. to Is. 4d. ; and lamb, Os. tolls. Ed. perBlb.
by the carcase.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

IRISH NATIONAL SCHOOL TEACHERS.

Mr. Nleldim brought before the Manse the case of the
National School Teachers in Ireland, who complain that
their remuneration is miserably inadequate, and ask for an
increase. The average payment of each teacher Mr. :Weldon
stated at £4O Is. a year, and what they ask for is kl a week
for the third class, kl 100 for the second, and £2 for the first
class, with residences and a small retiring allowance He
concluded by moving a Resolution declaring that the discon-
tent which prevails among this important clam of public
servants calls for the attention of the Government, with •
view to a satisfactory adjustment of their claims.
Mr. R. Smytimmeonded the motion, and Mr t'. Lewis spoke
in support of it. Mr. M'Laren, admitting the grievance of
the teachers, maintained that the requisite addition to their
salaries ought to be provided from local sources, and moved
an amendment to that effect, which he supported by a com-
parison of the local contributions from Scotland and Ireland
in aid of the Imperial grant.

Sir M. Beach pointed out that this question had recently
been reconsidered, and that an addition had been made to
the salaries of the teachers—hi the shape of payments by
results—which amounted in the areas to about £104,000 a
year. At the same time he admitted that their position was
not altogether satisfactory, although the moment had not yet
arrived for a further alteration, inasmuch as the experiment of
payment by results was to he tried for three }ears, of which
only two had expired. Whenever the matter was taken up
again the question of local contributions raised by Mr.
WiAren must also be considered. As to residences, the
Irish Secretary intimated his readiness to consider any prac-
tical suggestions for this purpose, anti, on the whole, he ap-
pealed to Mr. Meldon and his friends to leave the question
in the hands of the Government.

The Marquis of llartington was also of opinion that when
any further increase was made in the salaries of the Irish
schochuasters the expediency of requiring additional local
contributions must be considered.

Mr. Synan, Mr. Bruen, Mr. O'Reilly, Mr. Power, end
Captain Nolan made some observations, and after Mr
Hardy had repeated that the Government recognised the
grievance of the schoolmasters and would take it into their
consideration, the motion and the amendment were with-
drawn.

Mr. Newdegate was moving for some returns relating to the
laws regulating Conventual Institutions in France, Germany,
Austria, Russia, and other foreign countries, when the House
was counted out at thirty-live minutes past eight.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

BALES° WEN.

THRYAT4.—At roller, Court, no Tuesday, be:ore
•ile Strait ,tud Yr. H. ilowar.l. Js tree Wither. MA
eliarg.d w.th Ihreathning Nary Ana Dauber. ou the 27th
t Sir Preac .C..de1..1d..d. After hearing the e‘i them
m both suite. the blench dillni•Sei the race—Mary Aon
hatter oni ofl tel with t,,r.utnn, Ifiwy, J0:1,, 00
In. nil ult. Mr krene .tt for emem,ateaut
thr.ateued t am,k a knife in courplaionht
. ttha rto keep the ptace ii, £lO aud two sureties of
£5.

LOWTAL ISAAULT ON A Wipe W laui Elr-ra OA.
.•nlirot-,1 with u Fi.twfuily a.6asating hie tv.f, , Ague,
it gin, on ths ltt., nf Aprd. Mr Addison deLutteil
iisid she lived at Lodi; L.1,1e, on the da
tr q te.diou she went to Birtnivalisin and returned by
die 7.20 pm. train Defendant met her it Itneley
•tainiu end begs Ito illus. her a the platfomi H we.
,ways j. sloes when be had drib He struck bet a
vio.ent mow in.d neve her tso his. k eyes. Chit ens cow
penned to take r. Inge 111 1111., first cottage she came to.
he d:d no, reed, fendant mg in until List Saturiay we, k
',us hail received a letter Irmi him. Crosa-exatuideO :
husbalid canisot write but he ,4,,ts 'eats.. amt., He
is kind enougn mien hem, sober be: Ile 14 .0 ~fteu drunk
Oetendeut p coded eunty. d £3 and costs. and o.
lett(' to not is, sur ties of £lO ALIA himself in £2d, to
keen the in are for six month...

. .
UsttOuia C %LAM Otis F ‘CrORT ACT —lllonasa MoOre.
! spite tuatiufActurer, Haaeury, was charged by Mr CV. H
isrewer, U.r that he, beiog the ownir of a certain work
visop. ii a unlavfu iy employ Emma Farley a child un•
der 13, with. n. having s,blained a ceriilieste of such
atteadance at Me1i...31, lie stai further chargeu
scs.ls emplo)ing Emma Finley, Ellen Allen, and E 1,.,
imes, coisorers miler 13. for more than 61 our, per
tay, soi the 211th alt Mr. Brewer add he vistied cis feno•
.4int'S wok hop ta quarter to one 00 the above date.
au.i found the elilltirtto at w .rk. Toe work was far to..
aboriona for lola- He vivited the place again at hat.
p.st f. or and . hey weri it'll at a sea. lie bat p evson-ls
acsvi-dasst. irefensiant en. tined '4,61 and
C-Wei ave. He was fursu r charged with ruipo.y-
i,g C. is J slues awl EllenAhl, , aithout having oh
• mai • rest node o, Stir stsenduisce at eehssol, blued
lila rod en',, in both cam e.—Johu James, George Woo
City, end it ,rleo vs, re chargs-d on LW., info,
Lna..l,ov. so. 101 a • sing Cheer chadren to school. and
for allowicg them t wink m.,re tliao 61 hours per day
lit Brewcr said he ebould be rostiefied if defendants
pecad,d tufty and paid costa Drfeudants pleaded guisty
rod paid COALS.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

TALLOW.

LONDON. Monday, June it —P.Y.C.I firm at 41a Od per
cwt. on the spot. Town Tallow Is quoted at 38a. net cash.
White rough Fat has advanced to it 104. per Whs.
a. d. d
Town Tallow, per cwt. 40 6 Rough Stud, per cwt. 14 I
Ruugh Fats per Ms.. 110 Graves „ 19
Melted Stuff, per cwt 29 0 Good Dregs a 6 0
Yellow Russian, new . Ott per cwt.
Ditto Ditto old .... 00s. Od. „
Australian Mutton Tallow 41s. 61. „
Ditto Beet Ditto 41a Od. '
DAY

WHITECRAPXL SB,_turtai June B..—With a short ipol
hay and straw on e7v.a. irade at this market has been briag at
higher rates. erime clover, 100 s. to 110 s. ; Inferior, lib. to
Pr."`"' meadow hay. Ms; to Ms : Inferior. ben to :as
an.i Straw, Os to afia. per load

FISH.
Turbot, re. ed. to 19s. .• brill, 2s. to 3s Gil. ; dory, co. to
3a. each ; allies, le 6d. to di. 4cl. per pair; whiting, 12s. to
15s
mall4laleo, 16s to 19s. per bask-et , ;mackerel, 2e cd to 3s. ;
to 51. , lobsters, 10e th 466, ; crabs, 10, to 251,
per dozen ; eels, Is. to Is. Isl. per lb.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

HAOLEY.

Stock Beta.—At the usual weekly sale there wog
large anfini of wheep and lambs, doubtless owing Se the
shortness ef keep ceased by the &yoga. of the weather.
Oyer • thoueand were penned. There was also a very
good supply of beef. Frlees not so good no the pre,..
week. The total of the wale WAS ova, £3
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

Mr. Carter, Coroner for East Surrey, held an in.
quiry, on Monday, at the " Fox and Duck" Inn,
Petersham, on the body of a man discovered in the
Thames near Petersham at an early hour on Friday
morning in last week. Thomas Chamberlain, a fisher-
man, living at Twickenham, said that on Friday morn-
ing early he was hauling in his "eel wheels" which he
had set the previous night, when he saw a body lying
at the bottom face downwards, across one of the "eel
wheels." He gave information to the police.
Police-constable Freeman said he superintended the
removal of the body to the "Fox and Duck" Inn. De-
ceased appeared to be about 50 years of age. He was
sft. Sin. in height, had fair complexion, and his hair
was turning to gray. He wore a dark coat and
vest, and trousers of a dark mixture. He also wore
a striped woollen shirt, and a white shirt underneath.
The under shirt was marked "A. M. W. " in ink, and
"W." in red cotton. The body had not been identified,
although descriptions and photographs had been circu-
lated by the police. There were no marks of violence. In
the pockets witness found a copy of the fourth edition of
the Echo of June 3, containing the result of 16eDerby,
a pair of steel-framed spectacles in a case, lid, in
bronze, and a small fancy white-handled penknife,
inlaid with silver. A hat was also found in the

The hat bore the maker's name—" W. Hill,

late Holbrooke, 4, Crawford-street, Bryanston-square.
It was a nearly new black silk hat. The deceased was
very respectably dressed.
Ihe Coroner said there was no other evidence,
and it was for the jury to decide whether they
woul i return an open verdict or adjourn the inquest.
Considering that the body was now in a frightful
state of decomposition, so as not to be recognizable,
and that the police had already made diligent in.
quiry, he thought the best course would be to return
an open verdict and have the body buried. The
clothing, the knife, and other articles would remain
in the possession of the police, and might be the
means of leading to the identification of the de-
ceased.

The jury thereupon returned an open verdict—
" Found drowned."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

A BOLD ROBBER.

For several months (says the Nagasaki Biting San
of the 3rd of April). a band of robbers have eatablished
themselves near Neweliwang, and by daring deeds
have scared the officials and people considerably.
Large sums of money having been offered for their 113-
covers' a spy informed the officials of the wherealiouts
of their captain. A mandarin and fifty mounted
soldiers went to the place, put up their horses at an inn,
and walked to the house where the leader of the robbers
was supposed to be. The soldiers being in force,
thought there was is. danger of their prey escaping.
They, therefore, in the politest manner stood about
the house, while the white-buttoned mandarin, who
had charge of the force, walked up to the door,
knocked at it, and then inquired if the men they were
In searzh of was here. At this juncture a well-dressed
Chivaman same out of tie, hose, and, speaking to the
mandarin, said, "Are you looking for Sing Taiteh ?—if
so, I am he." The mandarin put his hand on the
shoulder of the robber, and, turning to his soldiers,
ordered them to seize him. But before this was
done the robber drew a foreign revolver from
his sleeve, and shot the mandarin dead, through
, the head, and, threatening to serve any soldier
who put hands on him in a similar manner.
cleared the compound wall and ran off. The
' soldiers were surprised and stunned by the audacity of
the man, and did not pursue him for Borne time. When
they did, they found the rubber had taken possession
' of a horse (which he found tied to a house a little ills
tance from his friends), which he mounted and rode
with, and he has not been heard of since. All the
alier inhabitants of the house were taken and bound,
and sent to Itloukden. A reward of 2,000 tans has
been offered to any one who will apprehend the mur-
derer of the mandarin ; and smaller, but still large
sums, to those who will apprehend other but less im-
portant chi4s belongin; to this band.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

THE "BOY" FOR IRELAND.
(From Pond( )

Now for Connaught hurrah ' and sing Eria go Bragh
HIBERNIA BUITOOS as she hears;
Through Munster and Ulster the news makes PAT'S pulse stir,
• ri• ARTHUR'S the Prince among Peers
One Duke and one only, in Leinster sat lonely,
Henceforth a companion lieu se'
But, readers of history, hark to a mystely
The Dukes of Dula Ireland are three.

For did not great ARTHUR young CoNNAUGHT'S godfather,
Whose victories never were flukes,
Set the Union Jack flying o'er foes quarter crying,
And make himself Dm among Dukes?
The first sword of his.tifue, who crowned Duty sublime,
And beat Anarchy back, black and blue—
The old boy whose eye glistened o'er Connaught new club'
tuned,

Was a Duke, and an Irish Duke, too.
Hail, Erin, the omen, En, inclytto. noreken
His godson is yours as he 's ours ;
With WeHington's laurels twine, planting out quarrels,
'Love and Peace, Queen Victoria's dowers.
And with them enweaved he the shamrock four-leaved,
Till Great Britain and Erin, made one
In this broth of a boy—Connaught's Duke—speak their ioy.
That the Queen gives I mid Ireland her son.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

SPREAD OF METHODISM.

In a work Just issued from the Wesleyan Conference
Office there are the following statements concerning
the early progress of Methodism. At the close of his
life Wesley recognized 120,000 members of society, 216
circuits, 500 preachers, and a vast army of lay agency.
Nathaniel Gilbert heard Wesley preach on Kennington.
common, and on returning to Antigua began preaching
to his slaves. Now there are 45,056 members (hearers
many times more numerous) in the Western Archi-
pelago. William Black emigrated from Huddersfield to
Nova Scotia, and now the Conference of Eastern British
America has 13,374 members. Some half-dozen Metho-
dists went to the dockyards at the foot of Lake
Ontario, and the result is seen in the Canadian Con-
ference, with its 65,812 members. Sergeant Kendrick
began to preach at Cape Town, and now there are
12,888 members in South Africa. Some Methodists
formed a settlement in New South Wales, and now
under the Australian Conference there are 59,649
members. In 1814 Dr. Coke and six mission-
aries sailed for Ceylon, and now there are 2,633
members in that island and India. Sergeant
RUM, a Methodist soldier, began to preach in
China, and already there are two districts with
147 members. A German tradesman visited England,
and now there are 1,807 members in Germany, ex
elusive of is large number belonging to the Methodist
Episcopal Church. A plain man, John Angel, of
Guernsey, was the means of doing spiritual good to
a few Protestants at Courcelles in 1790; now there
are in France, Switzerland, and Corsica above 2,000
members and 9,000 attendants upon public worship.
In 176 t) Boardman and Pihnoor were sent to
America ; now the Methodist preachers in the
United States are counted by thousands and the
adherents by millions. —The Times
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

WORKMEN'S CLUBS AND PRIVATE

DRINKING.

The limes publishes the following letter :

Sir,--I hope you will allow me to say a few words
in reference to the statement of Mr. Cross on Thurs-
day night, that working-men's Clubs have been formed
in some places to enable men to drink until late hours,
bottles being brought for this purpose from the grocers'
shops. Such a statement is likely to have a most
damaging effect upon the fortunes of the genuine
" Working-men's Clubs and Institutions" unless ac
companied by some explanation.

It is time that of late years there has been a growing
tendency in the above named institutions to supply
beer to the members, under certain restrictions and
conditions. At first this practice was unknown, but
it was found that by excluding refreshments of this
kind the very men for whom such places of resort were
most wanted would not come to them. I speak of
those who go to publichouses for a little " company "
and amusement when the day's work is over. Going
there, they acquire habits of excess, or at least spend
the wages which should be kept for home. Going to a
Club and Institute, they find recreation, and society
of a better kind, as well as means of self-improve-
ment, without the ruinous cost of publichouse habits.
We watched this experiment of "beer in Clubs"
with anxiety, but the success has been remarkable.
In es cry institution where it has been tried, the num-
ber of members has been trebled or quadrupled; and
men has e joined who often drank too much at the
public-house, but have never done so in the club-house.
The pressure of the publican is absent, and there is
the higher tone belonging to a self-managed institu-
tion, the members of which are elected. The result is
that in most of the Clubs where beer is supplied, the
average consumption is a pint and a half or two pints
per man per week. This fact is sufficient to refute the
remark, if indeed it was applied to those institutions,
that they are used for drinking until late hours. Some
four or five of the whole number may be kept open
after eleven o'clock p.m., but it cannot be for the mere
purpose of drinking, or theconsuruption would be much
larger than what I have stated.
In conclusion, let me say that it is the conviction of
many of us that the Workmen's Clubs and Institutes
are the true remedy for the great national 'vice which
so troubles our legistators, as well as a great agency
for raising the habits, tastes, and intelligence of the
mass of the people. —Yours faithfully,
HoDGsoN PRATT, Vice-Chairman.
Working-Men's Club and Institute Union,
150, Strand, London.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

rrn STOTTRPRIPOP. OPSFRTFR.

MASS MEETING AT OLD HILL.

A large meeting of miners was held on
Wedncsday, evening, at Mr. k't.ley's, the
Duke W iihum Ii n, Old Hill; Mr. Tundinsor.
.n the chair, It was publi.ly announced that
the meeting was to have then held in tin:
..peu air, but, in ecnsta,nena
.et eiv..o fr. in Mr. lacth:ng, I.) :1 .
tid Irma M. Jug,,lll:l, it was decided t
'told the meet:ng at the above ian.
sentatiles 0. the pet•ss 'cre excludeti It, tin
• he ineetittg, but it Iva, rcsolved by the me.l
-That we stand out until the r4a.sters crive
as the uld ode oi uttgt s, or submit the nt..; t .
to arbitration." mt eting was addressed
ityMessea. J. Watts and k.. badtn.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

THE PLANETARY SYSTEM.

At the Royal Institution of Great Britain last Fri-
day, Mr. Richard A. Proctor, gave the fifth and last
lecture of his course upon the Planetary System.
After describing the two theories of life in other
worlds which have been associated with the names
of Brewster and Whewell, he introduced and discussed
his own theory, of which he remarked that it held a
position intermediate to the other two, and in
his judgment showed, on the one hand, that pre-
ponderating weight of evidence which favours the
Whewellite theory, and on the other, that accord-
ance with our conceptions of the fitness rc things
which characterises the Brewsterian theory. I ,-:passed
on next to the description of the probable past and
future of the planetary system, showing how by a
process of evolution somewhat resembling that con-
ceived by Laplace, but differing therefrom in some
essential particulars, the solar system might have
reached its present condition and have acquired its pre-
sent characteristic peculiarities. He brought the
lecture to a close with a few remarks on the relations
between science and religion, raising a protest against
the long-continued struggle between two subjects
which should, he urged, be kept apart—a struggle
which is continually taking new forms and can never
cease, which has effected no good, and never can effect
any, while it has been most fruitful of mischief—
a struggle which, mischievous as it is when car-
ried on openly. is not a whit less mischievous when it
assumes the 'delusive guise of an attempt to reconcile
the two forme of truth. Oil is good, he said, and
vinegar is good, but they will not mix in the same
, phial, though both obey the law of universal gravity;
and,. in like manner, religion is good and science is

good, but it would be well for the progress of science,
and well for the dignity of religion, that they should
be kept apart; for long experience has proved that
they cannot be advantageously associated, though both
be the exponents of eternal truths.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

POTATOES.

Sound potatoes remain firm, but other kinds are dull, on
easier teiTh3. Prices range from 90s. to 1801. per ten. The
supplies of new potatoes are now rapidly increasing. Busi-
ness has lately been done in them at 12s. to 14s. for round,
and 13s to lee per cwt, for kidneys but a considerable re-
duction from these prices is expected to take place during
the week. Last week's imports consisted of 50 barrels from
Gibraltar, 56 cases from Valencia, 13,569 bags from Antwerp,
300 sacks from Boulogne, 5,522 packages from LisLon, and
263 tons from Dunkirk.

SEED.
LONnos, Monday, June 8. - There was nothing passing in
English Cloverseed, for want of supply. Foreign qualities of
both red and white have met some inquiry ; nut the stocks
of both these sorts are low, and not many transactions have
been entered into. A few parcels of white klustardseed
have been disposed of at the prices of the previous week for
medium qualities. There is still no brown offering, and
prices of this sort are consequently nominal. tanarpeed
was fully as dear, with a fair sale for the best samples. Ger-
man Henipseed was taken off to a moderate extent, at last
week's currencies. Nothing passing in Tares, anti priceB
were unaltered.

PROVISION.
LoNDON, Monday, June R.—The arrivals last week from
Ireland were 236 firkins Butter, and 2.989 bales Bacon, an/
from foreign ports 22,829 packages Butter, and 2,97; bales
Bacon. Tee Foreign Butter market Bean:led firm, and prices
are in favour of sellers • supplies continue fair. In Irish
Butter a little business has been done ni Corks. The Bacon
market continues firm, a coed business transacted without
change in prices. For Lard there is more inquiry.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

THE AGRICULTURAL LABOURERS.

The annual conference of the delegates of the
Naticnal Agricultural Labourers Union commenced
at Leamington on Tuesday, under the presidency of
Mr. George Dixon, M.P. The chairman con-
gratulated the society upon its progress. It had, he
said, removed 25,000 persons from lo mlities where
labour was redundant; it had increased in numbers
from 71,000 to 81,000, in districts from 23 to 37, and
in branches from 982 to 1,480. He urged the members
to agitate for the extension of the borough franchise
to counties, labourers being especially entitled to be
heard on the disestaldishment of the Church, the game
laws, and the laws relating to the tenure and transfer
of land. The annual report mentioned that the total
ncome amounted to 4:52,000. Mr. Joseph Arch was
re-elected president and twelve labourers were ap-
pointed as the executive committee. In the evening a
public meeting was held under the presidency of Mr.
J. S. Wright. The secretary stated that the Prince
of Wales's secretary, in writing to decline the invita-
tion to attend the Conference, said 7
"There is no one who admires or appreciates the excel-
lent and valuable qualities possessed by the members of the
working population of this country more than the Prince of
Wales ; and he trusts that, with their well-known good
sense, they will comprehend that it hardly c-unes within his
province to take so decided a step as that which has been
proposed to him in favour of one of the contending parties,
as it would create an unfavourable feeling throughout the
Empire were the heir apparent to the Throne to identify
himself with the movement."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

PUBLIC WORSHIP REGULATION BILL.

The House next resolved luto Committee on the Public
Worship Itagulatiou and Clauses 10, 17, and is were
withdrawn.

Clause 19, referring to the inhibition of the incumbent,
underwent a lengthened discussion; but it was ultimately
agreed to without material alteration.
Clause 20, relating to Cathedrals, was struck out, it being
Intended to bring up a new Clause on the subject upon the
report of the bill
' • ' • •

On Clause 21, providing that it the Bishop should direct in
any monition that a faculty should be applied for, such fees
only should be paid for such faculty as might be directed by
the rules and orders, an amendment proposed by Lord
Salisbury providing that the faculty should be granted
gratuitously was agreed to
• "

The Committee having now arrived at the stage in the bill
where the Bishop of Peterborough proposed to move his
amendment, the Rouse resumed and their lordships ad-
journed at twelve o'clock.

NOTICES OF MOTION.

In the Horn: OP COMMONS, Mr. W. McArthur gave notice
that on Tuesday, the 7th July, he would bring forward his
motion with respect to the state of affairs in the Pacific,
and move a resolution.

Mr. Newdegate : On the order for the second reading of
the Monastic and Conventual institutions Bill being read, to
move that the order be discharged.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

A WARNING NOTE!

The Times, in their Money Article of Monday, says
The Board of Trade Returns for the present month
are expected again to show a heavy falling off in the
value of our exportations. and the opinion is now
general that the commerce of the country must remain
without any marked revival until the mania for in-
ordinate labour wages shall have terminated—a result
to be looked for only with the exhaustion of all
the funds available for continued idleness. Mean-
while, as a return of animation would simply
lie followed by a repetition of the evil, ex-
cept in so far as it may be mitigated by the
constant discovery of new mechanical appliances,
many manufacturers are, it is believed, still
looking to India, China, and Japan as the sources
whence alone any material competition can be expected
sufficient to stimulate industry on the part of the
European workmen. It is admitted that the direct
immigration of eastern labour would never be success-
ful, but a conviction is rapidly growing that European
capital will soon be largely employed in establishing
manufactories in the neighbourhood of the various
Eastern ports where facilities may best be found for
the production of all those numerous classes of goods
for which the cost of freight to this country would form
comparatively an insignificant item.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

RESCUE AT SEA.

The Rev. W M'lfeekin a pluisenger by the Allan steam-
ship eiressiiian, writes, under date of the 4th of May -

" We are steaming up the Gulf of St. Lawrence at
full speed in this fine vessel, which sailed from Derry
on the 24th of April. Nothing of any consequence
occurred till we reached latitude 45 Is., 44 W. The
Allan ships at this Beason do not use the Belle Isle
route, and to this, perhaps, we owe it that our
captain has been instrumental in saving the lives
of the crew of the steamship Linda, Captain
Darbyshire bound from Liverpool for St. john,
New Brunswick. On the Ist of May we saw a
vessel in distress, full sail, and bore down upon
her in a moderate sea. In a short time a life-boat
pushed out from her, and the captain of the Linda
boarded us. I asked, 'ls she on fire' and he an-
swered promptly, 'Yen, Sir.' I had noticed smoke
ascending amidships, and feared the worst. The coal
in the bunkers had ignited and been on fire seven
days. The heat of the furnace had set fire to the
bunkers and burnt down through the wooden floor.
The pumps were choked; steam was stopped. The
ship's papers were not saved. but the chrono-
meters, captain's sword, a couple iif guns, and some
bedding and small boxes were -hooked and raised ex-
peditiously • and one by one the crew, twenty-six
men all told, with a stowaway, climbed to the
deck of the Circassian. The captain's worn-out ap-
pearance told the tale of the fearful seven days and
nights of suffering they had passed. Five of the sailors
fainted from the smouldering of the coal, which, he
said,,acted like fire-damp the moment it was inhaled.
I asked the captain, was it possible the vessel might
remain afloat till picked up by some other ship, ar.l he
replied, Ido not believe she could stay up three
hours longer.' We watched her as long as we con-
tinued in sight of her. Her cargo was mainly of dry
goods, iron, and chains."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

FtiEt;ktOLD PROPERrY.

TO be SOL 1) by PRIVATE TREATY, an
excelleut FELEfit•LD DWEI LlNti-lissUSE
sad SUP.eituatt, su Hit s .tr ect. %lie brkt klualfiesll 1.113
of Stourbresge; with shialiot a I,IO.:EHOLD ILtWx.L.
LING-titeUoL aux ullOP,adj•essiog teeretu.—Apply to
kr. Jobn ispor, burvry...r, llosgh•etreet, btoutbridge.

VOR SALE, at Bedcote Mill, Stourbridge, a
1. Q taLtky of PA STIL KS.

TO FARMERS AND OTHERS.

AQuantity of MAN CIO: to be DISPOSED
OF, op applteation to O. rinnil.y, top of Church.
eked, Stoatiffitgn.

A PART MEN T 8 to LEI , pleavantly• situated,
el. tear Rmalare Rd's. Front Red Room SO4 Pit'
nioeiy Inn:dated Terms 1,01, sodorm•.--adidesse,
0 vino,- liable Pest Sem

ESTABLISHED 1865.
-
MESDAMES LASKrA & HIINSTON,

-
(MU DEVONIXIS3),
HONITON POINT LACE

MANUFACTURERS,

22, HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDGE,
BEG to announce they are now prepared to
SHOW thelA r.W GOODS for the oI'ItING,
sad to solicit an earq inspection of them.

COLOURED DRESS AND UNDER SHIRTS,

In tbe Newest btyle, m all Wool.

WHITIE Logo CLOTH SILLATS, THIMMHD k PLAIN.

LADIES and CHILD.RENS' UNDER LINEN
Trimmed and Plain.
Madeira and Swiss Edges and Insertions; also
FRENCH and SCOTCH CAMBRIC LINEN
HANDKERCHILFS.
A Superior Stock of REAL LACE in HONITON,
BRUSSELS, VALENCIENNES, HALTERS,
sod FRENCH, in Blank and White;
Also, in
COLLARS end SLEEVES, HANDKERCHIEFS,
iiesd.dresses, Flounces, Mantles, and shawl..
SILK SCARFS. AND TIES.
llnfants' Clothing, Cloaks,. Hots, Hoods and Bonnets.
FROCKS AND PELISSES.

RUPEE, HOLLAND & DRESS PINAFORES,
WARDEN HATS.
DENT'S and FRENCH KID °LOVES.
Balbriggan, Silk, Li.le and oilier flosicry, for Ladies
and Children.

Thomphon's and Frrech Corset., Jupona and Drilla
Improve-n.
florebair Skirts, &a., dm

Ydaigliall and F'oreiga Lace Cleaved, Trausferred, and
Altered.

Weikitng Vt as wank to or—titt.. for which Patterns of Lau

may k sent throupli the rust.

11111114210 a Las &vs )(Aron Lass Owes.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

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Guarantees entire imionnity from pain in ovary operation pertaining to Dental Surgery, and
successful painleAs adoptation of Artificial Teeth. 'the daily experience of Hospita's and extensive private
practice dessionstrstes that, unlike every other ante.thetic, the Nona'. Oxide Gas iv inocnous and even pleasant,
while want of once... or the least pain is eimplt impossible. For confirmation of this VIM/ Lancet, British
Medic& Journal, of 15 Jan , arid opinions of leading members of the faculty. In the use of Mr. it. Mosely's
rainless Artificial Teeth, the following relining may he confidently relied on :—All loose teeth are permanently
fastened, and the Artificial Teeth in firni in the mouth as tee natural. Filch entire comfort, combined with a fit so
perfect, is scoured by this apecialite, that the wearer. PO far from being inconvenienced be hie Artificial Teeth, is
actually uneun.fortalc without them. In appearance and in nor, both for eating and speakilig, they are precisely
the •anie U one'. owu uatursl Teetu—thers is no did rence woatever.
"Noun en parkins par exp.-ileum as ant condi: Toitisaiim de deux Or nos &his a if. Basely, to dentists de
Regentstreet at n'ayent reiiecnti de ceito iiperetion swine disleur. II fain use quo nous avions eteprealablement
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

KlliTVlilt.

SCHOOL BOARD —the fortuig.,t,y meeting of this
Board was held on toes.lay. ot the 1.),r1.' Board Schools.
Preseut : The R.• Joao iitiuo.iso (Ctistruitvi) and
BO.D.CA. Bonn, Jorcao, Cr I Wil.o I. An order upon the
treasurer was signet for £125 6.. 9 ~ beiug the balance
due t i the builder for the ereenon of the New e,chool and
other works conornted therewith. The Chairman read •
letter from the &location Department. stating that the
new school would be in-pec,eil is the mouth of May each
year. Ts.e returns fr.:ut the Board sch.e3l fur the mouth
of May were late b Vie Board. They showed that
14 ebil.lreu had been admitted, and It had left; number
✓emsiiiiiig. 317 --increase. S. The sense sttendance was
217: corrr.pouili k{ mow,. lAA year, 239 —.ieeresse 12
The amoury of ..chion res in arrear we, n. 22 8.. Ild. ;
prevl.m. month. £27 9., dl.

VALOABLE DISCOVERY Vol T ISIS Huh —lf your hair is
turning grey or wh:te, or 1 dung off. hie "The Mexican
Hair Renewer," for it teill positively restore in erery
Ca.le Grey or White hair to its .arigioel colour, by a few
appheatione, without leaving the divareeable autell of
moat rtevtoreni." It mike, the hair charintogly
beentifol. as well ao promothig ihe geiwto of tee hair on
bind vote, where the alauda Cr.- not fierayed. Certi9oite
frorn it.. Vervinann on ee•-ry bottle. wiib full particular.
Lae your In •• lee Mxxicav
p,epiueo b, }110:“Y C. ("UAW. 493 firford...itrvet.
Loudon, and told by Cheatia:e rod Posin.uare *eery.
where.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

FOREIGN AND IRISH WHISKIES.

3lr. O'Sullivan asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it
wax a fact that epirits imported from other countries into
Ireland were allowed to be mixed with Irish whiskey in the
Custom House, and if so whether the Government would
take steps to prevent the continuance of such a system of
trade.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer said it was not legal to
mix spirits coming from foreign countries with Irish spirits,
but it was legal to mix spirits coming from one part of the
United Kingdom into another. Therefore spirits, when they
crossed from England and Scotland it, Ireland, were and
might be mixed with no desire on the part of the revenue
that the practice should continue and they were willing that
evtry class of spirit should go out as it came in, but it, was
thought it would interfere with the trade of the dealers to
take any steps with respect to the practice.
Mr. uSullivan stated that he should give notice of motion
on the subject.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

CRADLEY.

Aw OLD WIFE BEATER.—At the Stourbridge
Po:ice Court, yesterday, Thomas Richards UR&
charged &ill assaulting his wife, on the Bth last,
Ar. Perry defended. iFrom the evidence it ap..
pear,' dhat tha oirties are.eperated. Compldinant
had summoned defendant before, and he ageeed to
allow ti,T WS per week, to maintain her and two
children, but recently he had only given her Mar
shillings per week. itness met defendant on
the above date aim adieu him for more money.
Defendant struck and kicked her several times,
making her mom h bi,ed. Fined ra; and costs.

UPli I• NW E-1,12.TAN L;11 k1.1:1, Fit nOille
yeyl. the 4 ,efryets 1...111 of •OS tite•ne, hay.,f,.t t.ii
,an f ext... 4 V. og•ott• eve.,:unr.uAtio t.. ha.
N ee•mtry et-p 4 wt re t+kee I,r the ereelon of e 1

tiro, t looll,g Cans 0 WItS Ww-
,o. ,i Wit .1•00111 r sosircal.a c.i•
hut t he h. arena* eL 5.1 itte as, 'it.
P.n. f 't, 4 Br imoich. su.lth c
II -.no so,ilf.. -and' of o..ihory, wb, ham, ....up. I d the
wwb iii a maslier ivu,e4 redeets Tan Ii gliest credit
Leo, aria. the chapel is tr,ri.-d 50 11., 1..ar4 Eitga-b
sud is 'imp.- sod effe&'tllej,i d ago. tocenuic.
es i...ta_ro to •ecoailo.io•te 3.0 a •tz is. nail a large
gall..ry at the ra.2o-east thu It esi tasted to afford
pw.eooosool 1,1011 fr 250 chit ,a nod Mg, alol.r. 1 tie
tub •le Son w,..a eoutpl,t,l tor the etl 0 ill
alt somber of 12 SUJ bat at prrieUl there 111 • c..
id rob.- 1.1 a 15.2,4, ...els aid 13•1 4,505 50011
by spell
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-06-13

PRICES.

Butter, per cwt. a Cheese, per cwt. :
Dorset l2O to 120 Cheshire 70 to Sti
Friesland 110 102 ible. Gleue., new es 78
Jersey
Eng. Fresh, per dos. 121. Ita American..., ~ 60 80
Bacon, per cwt. Hams : York 112 116
Wilthhire, green.. 86 Cumberland llO 112
Irish, green, Lob. 80 96 Irish lO4 116