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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

GREAT ROBBERY AT THE DIAMOND

FIELDS.

By the arrival of the mail steamer Celt at South-
ampton, on Tuesday., we have advices from Cape Town
to the 18th May. The Cape Argus says that large
parties continue to arrive at the Diamond Fields;
but the number of persons who are leaving daily is
nearly proportionate. There have been several large
" finds " during the fortnight. Several accidents have
occurred at the diggings—some of a fatal character—
owing to the dangerous state of the claims. On
the 11th ult, the post-office at De Beer's New Rush
was robbed of a very valuable mail !wiz, containing
about 800 letters, and diamonds weighing about six
pounds. Great excitement prevailed on the Fields on
the discovery of the robbery. A reward of £lOO was
offered by the authorities at De Beer's, and an addi-
tional sum of £lOO by the Government for the dis-
covery of the thieves Commenting on this occurrence
the Argue says :—" We are not at all surprised at the
intense excitement on the Fields over the loss of a Cape
Town post bag valued at many thousand pounds.
The hard earnings of many a digger and the produce
of many an extensive purchase were contained
in the stolen bag. Nor are we surprised at the
loud and angry complaints at the folly of the
officials in permitting so large an amount of pro-
perty to he left utterly unprotected. A corms.
p *dent informs us that, on his knocking at the
window for information as to the time of the cart
starting, it yielded to his touch. It was then found
that a pane of glass had been broken fmm the window,
the bolt withdrawn, and the mail bags, which lay
piled on the shelf ready for despatch, been reached by
the hand ef the thief witho it his taking the trouble
to enter the building. Making every allowance for
the seme of security into which officials and others
have been lulled at the Fields from the fact that
crimes of this kind have been almost unknown,
it is difficult to conceive of the infatuation which
could make such carelessness possible. On the
whole, the robbery is the most serious calamity that
has yet befallen the Fields. We fear we can cherish
little hope of the recovery of the property. A small
bag is easily placed beyond the reach of search, and
rough diamonds may be conveyed where there is no
possibility ..f identifying them. We have heard rnm)urs
lately of sharpers starting from England for the Fields,
and our first experience of their work, if it be such,
Alows what havoc a few clever thieves can make
amongst the insecure buildings which cover valuable
property."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

QUARRY BANK.

CHARGE 01 ASSAV•TING • P•1111-CONSTAHLE.—kt the
Petty Sessions at Brierley Hill. on Monday last, George
Potter was charged by Henry Mills, a Parish-constable,
with assaulting him on the 20th May, while in the execu-
tion of his duty. Mr. Homer defended. Complainant
said that on the above date he saw the defendant at the '
Dog and Partridge public.house. He was quite drunk.
Defendant struck him on the face, and kicked him on the
leg. His face, eye., and legs were injured. A witness
gave corroborative evidence, and defendant was fined 50e
and costs; in default two months.—James Granger, Wil-
liam Pearson, John Jasper, Thomas Jasper, Eli Hazel-
wood, and James Hubble, were charged with assaulting
Henry Mills, a Parish-constable, on the 20th ult. Mr.
Homer defended. Complainant said : Granger struck
me on the face. Pearson caught hold of roe by the coat
and tried to rescue the prisoner. Hubble held the priso-
ner and said I should not take him. He did not strike
me. John Jasper tried to rescue the prisoner. lie did
not strike me. ThomaeJasper said, Give it him," and
struck him on the eye and blackened it, and kicked me
several times. Hazelwood pushed me. There was a
great number of persons present.—Zachariah Menders
said he saw Pearson there. He did not strike. Did not
see the other men present. Samuel Quinton identified
Thomas Jasper, who struck the coraplainan. Pearson
was present. Did not see the other defendants there.
Several witnesses were called for the defence, and the
Bench fined James Granger 20s and Coats; in default one
mouth. William Pearson, Eli Hazelwood, James Hob-
ble, and John Jasper were ordered to pay be and coats,
or in default 14 days; and Thome Jasper 40s and rods,
or in default two months.

Strums 0•1111.11 Ne.—We are glad to learn that the
Earl of Stamford and Warriugton ha., with his usual
liberality, intimated to the Talbot Hotel Company that
he hu consented to throw open his magnificent gardens
and grounds to the Public on Mondays, as well as Tues.
days and Fridays. It will be seen from our advertising
columns that omnibuses run between Stourbridge ana
Murillo on these days at very reasonable fares, thee
affording greater facilities to the publii of visiting Mu.
ville. The gardens will be open on Monday next.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

A SCOTCH FARMER ON THE GAME
LAWS.

The Select Committee of the House of Commons
appointed to inquire into the operation of the Game
Liars met again on Tuesday, the Right lion. George
Ward Hunt in the chair.

Mr. James W. Barclay, a farmer of Aberdeenshire,
and also a member of the Aberdeen tout council, in
answer to Mr. M'Conabie, said he had taken an active
part in the reform of the Game Laws. He was in
favour of hares and rabbits being taken out of the game
list ; but was not in favour of the entire abolition of
the Game LNWP. lie did not think it necessary that
there should be any fresh trespass law passed.
The bill now before the House of Commons for
the preseivation of wild fowl was, he thought,
a very useful and necessary one. In Aberdeenshire
the tenants suffered very much from over-preservation
of both winged and ground game, and although theo-
retically it was possible under the Scotch law to obtain
compensation for damage done to crops by game, yet
practically it was impossible. He had known solitary
instances in which, after a protracted litigation, the
tenant had obtained some recompense for damage
done to his crops. On many of the estates the
tenants bound theinselves to protect the game and
fish in the rivers, and in modern leases a clause bad
been introduced requiring tenants to protect rabbits.
'rhe proprietor always reserved to himself all rights to
fish, shoot, or hunt on his estate, and called upon the
tenant to keet . all poachers and trespassers if the farm,
; and also prohibited him from beeping any dogs. The
, witness thought if hares and rabbits were taken out of
the game list that the tenant should have joint and
inalienable right with the landlord to kill ground
game. He had known the tenants on some of the
estates in Aberdeen and Banff to have been completely
eaten out by game. In one instance they petitioned
the proprietor to keep down the ground game, and
the only answer they received in reply was a verbal
one to the effect that the game on the estate was not
preserved to so great an extent as it Was on some
others. In a small field of turnips, one of his neigh-
bours had £235 Is. worth of damage done to his crop.
In some portions of Scotland the deer forests were
being extended, and during the past thirty years there
were thirty fewer holdings.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

H.R.H. PRINcE ARTHUR,

On TUKSDAY, lone aitb—Sehedules of Prizes £1,670
offered) oat, he ...wooled ol Alr. A. Forrest, 10, Cherry-
forect, Ihrutingitans.— ENlltlt.fi CLUbk; Jams 11th.

L 0 w 14; It 6lt 0 ND S , ASTON.--
1:11r.Sk; BLAUTIYUL GROUNDS AIM
OPEN DAILY.
SPRING DISPLAY OF FLOWERS.
BOATING on the Lake %bleb has been enlarged and
made perfectly safe by the water being only 4 feet ti
inches deep all over.
bYNYk.II and GILMER'i MILITARY BAND will
perform in the New Orchestra every Monday and Satur-
day, from three till dusk.

ADMISSION 2D. EACH.
On every Friday • GRAND MUSICAL PROMENADE
from five till eight, when Synyer and Gilmer's Band will
perform a Select Programme of Moak. Admission, 6d
each; Juveniles, 3d.
The AS3ESIBLY ROOll will be OPEN for DANCING
every Monday and Saturday, from 7 till 10.3 U. Admission
Gd each.
SEASON TICKETS are now ready. Family Tickets,
21m. Single Admission, 10a 6d. These Tickets will ad.
nsit to the Promenade.
The ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S GRAND
SHOW will be Opened by HAUL PRINCE ARTHUR.
on TUESDAY, JUNK 25, 1072.
Particulars in future announcements.
H. G. QUILTKR, Proprietor.

COTTAGE SPRING.

WOLL4STOW.

THE Proprietor of the Above Inn begs to
1 inform his Friends that be bas made extensive
Alterations in the

PLEASURE GROUNDS,

Which he trusts will add to the enjoyment of his
Cindomera.
Admission Free.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

IVeaknees and Debility.

In cases of debility, languor and nervousness, general
ted by excess of any kind, nhether mental or physical,
the effects of these Pills is in the highest degree bracing
renovating, and restorative. They drive from the system
the morM.l causes of disease, re-establish the digestion,
regulate alt the secretions, strengthen the nervous sys-
tem, raise the patient's spirits, and bring back the frame
to its pristine health and vigour.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

HORN!MA

PURE TEA

HORNIMAN'S PURE TEA has for 30yearslieen
supplied free frees Ike injurious facing powder
generally used by the Chinese to disguise
inferior leaves, consequently it is very
STRONG, reliable in QUALITY, & truly tat EAP.
Sold only in packets, all genuine arc
signed 70PaYikrnimarn#6,7 LONDON,
Original Importers of the Pare Tea.
LOCAL AGENTS
Stourkrillgr. Clarke, High-street.
Hewitt, Market-street.
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Monis, II igh.street.
Baker, High-street.
HaleNcorea, Adams, Chemist.
Brierley BilkOeary,Chemist.
Fermat, W. Bache, Chemist.
Blackheath, Barlow Chemist.
Lye, Jones, Chemist.
Wordsley, Tomer, Chemist,
IC4derntinste,, IlowiC, Chemist.
Dudley, Flagon, Chenii,d.
Birmingham, Banks Bcill-st.
Netherton, Fullylove, Chemist,
Breffell Lane, Collis, Chemiet,
Ningeesinford, Rollinson, Chemist.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS

To New York, Halifax, Boston, Quebec,
St. Juno, Baltimore, and Norfolk, ..£6
•A, ti kNis;;„:
.6s ; Intermediate, £9 Ss ; Cabin, 12 to
•- - 21 Guineas. Clipper Sailing Ships to
New "nrk, I:3 10s; Canada, £4 ; Australia, £l4 14s;
New Zealand, £l6. Authorized Booking Offices for the
INMAN. CUNARD, ALLAN, WHITE STAR, GUION,
NATIONAL, ANCHOR. BLACK BALL, and all Princi-
pal Lines. Lowest passage rates are guaranteed. Best
Bertha secured. AL requisite information given, and
special railway and other arrangements made for the con-
venience of Pwdiehgers. Cabin Plans, Bills, Maps.
Esii.l.l.lets, Guides. Cc., on application to W. H. HAY-
ARD. GENERAL EMIGRATION and PASSENGER
AGENCY, 19, UNION PASSAGE (opposse Suttield's
Dining Rooms), BIRMINGHAM. £sSiblishis4lB44.

THE STOURBBIDGE OBSERVFE.

this race last year. Field Marshal is better in
than old Taraban, and consequently will repre-
sent the stable. Hector is not the doubtful
stayer that is represented by some contempora-
ries, and with 7s 121 b he will be handy at the
finish. Mvosotis will never win. Lord Lamb.
ton with 7at 21b reads dangerous, but the North.
ern division are a dangerous lot to trust. Cherie
will be the best of the Glenlivat party. Spen-
nythorne and Dandy are backed by a host of
persons who belong to the knowing school.
Strasburg will be Mr. Merry's candidate, and
ought to command respect in this company, but
when we have the late Ascot Stakes proceedings
so fresh in our memory we shall not stand him
right out. Pilot and Derwent are well in, so is
Isis, but in taking two to beat the field for this
important Northern Handicap commend me to

SPENNYTHORNE and KING COLE.
Strasburg will get a place if allowed to ran.
NEMO.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

TO LET.

ADWELLING-HOUSE (next to the Post
Office), No, 14, High-street, Stourbridge, and it
desirable, will be altered into Shopping to suit a good
tenant.

A tirge WAREHOUSE on Giles' Hill, in the rear of
the Post Office.

For particulars, apply to W. E. James, Amblecote ; or
at 34, High4treet, Stourbridge.

REGISTERED POE
1 TILLNSIIISSION ABROAD. J
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

SPORTING NOTES.

The Newcastle meeting takes place next week,
and the Tynesiders generally make it a holiday
week. The principal event decided there is the
Northumberland Plate, and .up to the present
time very little betting has taken place. The
original entry was 62, but this number has been
reduced to 27. The top weight was assigned to
Don Carlos, but since then he has put up a 10lb
penalty, consequently his weight is 9st 81b which
completely puts him out of court. King Cole
84 61b is now the first favorite, and as Lord
Zetland runs his horses straight he is worth fol-
lowing. Not Out on his Ebor Handicap form is
"not out" of the hunt with Bst 71b, but it may
not be his day out. Miss Herrin, ran badly in
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

WOOL,

The wool market has beet in a quiet state. Tbe, actual
business doing has to en oily moderate. Nevertheless the
tone has been more hopeful, particularly as regards lustre&
Prices are uneliaugeel. Current prices of English wool
Fleeces wddadown boggets, IL 10d. to is. 11d half-bred
ditto, Is. 1,4 d. to is.; Kent fleeces, Is 11,1. to 2s. ; South-
,lown ewe, and wethers, Is. 104 to Is. ; Leicester ditto
is. 104. to Is 10id. aorta Clotlinag, is. 24. to Is. ad,
combing, le. 84. to is. I}d.

IrlSll.
Pickled henings, M. to 965. red ditto, 10s. to 20s. per
barrel ; roused ditto, ha. to 93. fresh ditto, 6s to 7s 64. per
hundred : ktopera, 4, to M. Cd. ; bloaters, 30. to 40 hd. Per
hoz.; smoirwl haddocks, 255. to .551. per barrel ; mackerel,
11$ o al. 04. ; rennet, Os to 15e. per dozen; Surnard, Is. tc
Ss. 64 ; dory, 4s to Cl each; whiting, ha. to 13s. ; plaice,
14e. to IS, per basket ; cod, Cs to 7s. 641. ; lobsters, ..Is. to
24. 64. ; crabs, 6d. to 2s. ; native oysters, £lO 10s. Per irrirkeL

TATOR.S.
The markets have been only moderately supplied with
potatoes. Tue trade has been dull, at our quotations :
Rocks, leoo. to 1500. ; Regents, line. to 1700. , Flukes, 19
to `cOl/s. ; Victoria, 1900 to 2000. ; French, 951. to Ma.
ton ; and Jersert Pe. to 106, per cwt.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

DEATH OF DR. NORMAN M LEOD.

The Rev. Dr. Norman M'Leod of the Barony parish
Glasgow, died suddenly on Sunday at noon. For some
time last thedcator had been complaining, but his illness
only assumed a serious form within the last few days,
when effusion of the pericardium occurred. Consequently
his death, though sadden, was not unexpected by his
relatives. Dr. M'Leod was born in 1812, and had just
entered upon his 60th year. He was educated at Glas-
gow and Edinburgh Colleges, and also studied in Ger-
many. His first charge was as minister of London,
Ayrshire, to which he was ordained in 1830' an -1 which
he left for Dalkeith in 1843. In 1851 he became
minister of the B .rosy parish, in Glasgow. and suc-
cessor to the late Dr. HMO:, lie receiveiPthe degree
of D.D. in 1858. Dr. M`Leod was well known
! all over the gouutry. Sines the establi-liment of
orxi Words, in 1860, be acted as editor. He has
published a number of works which have been ex-
tensively read, especially in Scotland, among the best
known of which are :—'"lne Earnest Student," "The
Old Lieutenant and his Son," "Reminiscences of a.
Highland Pariah." "Eastward," " Peeps at the Far
East," "Sketches of Character," &c. He was one of
Her Majesty's Chaplains for Scotland, and Dean of the
Order of the Thistle.

The Queen received with great regret the intern
gence of the death of the Rev. Dr. orruan M`Leod.
The Queen and Royal Family were much grieved on
hearing of the loss of one who has always been a
valued friend, a loyal subject, and a distinguished and
valuable public man, who laboured conscientiously
fur the good of his fellowsereatures.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

KIJ.v V .h.. Lt.

ILLEGALLY CARRYING A GrrN.—At the Petty Sessions
at Brierlcy Hill, on Monday last, George Parker, la•
bourer, was charged by Edward Thomas, Supervisor,
with illegally carrying a gun on the 22ad Mat. Police.
sergeant Baldwin proved that he saw the def.mdant on
the Enville Road. He had a gun in his hand and witness
saw the flash of a gun, and saw the defendant come along
the road. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined in the
mitigated penalty of 304.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

THE LORDS AND THE BALLOT BILL

After protracted discussions on the Ballot, ex.
tending over many years, and after the House
of Commons has twice passed the measure, it
appears probable that this long-vexed question
is to remain unsettled at least till next session.
This of course remains to be seen, but the pro-
ceedings in the Heise of Lords on Monday sug-
gest the ptobability of such a result. The Duke
of Richmond proposed that each voting paper
should have a counterfoil, so as to make provi-
sion for a scrutiny. The Marquis of Ripon, on
the part of the Government said if this were
agreed to it would send the bill down to the
other House "a delightful and splendid sham."
It was agreed to, and therefore the bill is now
thus designated by the Government—a conclu-
sion which is inevitable. The Duke subsequently
proposed the omission of the words which direct
the voter in filling up his paper and the inser-
tion of words which leave out all reference to
secrecy; and he also proposed amendments
which made secrecy optional; and these were
carried. An amendment was also carried keep-
ing open the poll from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Now
all these amendments are utterly opposed to the
views of the Government in introducing and
discussing the measure in the House of Corn.
mile, and we can scarcely believe it possible
that Ministers can accept the important changes
in the measure which the Lords have made.
Outside Parliament the friends of secret voting
will certainly not care for such a measure as
this, and Government will have the support of
the Liberal party in declining to accede to these
amendments. It would seem, therefore, that
this disquieting topic is to be kept open for at
least another year.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

ETUURBRIGO E.

CAPITAL MOWING GRASS AND BURY OF
MANURE, TO GO OFF.

rl'o be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr.
_L EDWARDS, by direction of Mrs. Miller, on
THURSDAY NEXT, Juan 2ith, 1872, at Three o'clock in
the Afternoon (upon the epot) subject to Conditions
:
Lot I.—Two Fields of MOWING GRASS (a very
heavy Crop), one adjoining Brickhill Lane, Chswnhill;
the other situate at Job's Lane, Lower Swinton!, con•
taming in the whole 4 acres, or thereabouts.
Lot 2.—A Bury of capital MANURE in Field at Job's
Lane, about 50 tons.
Mr. Harris, near the Swan Inn, Upper Swinford, will,
on application, show the above.

Sale Room, 111, Resi•etreet, one door from Digbetb.
FURNITURE, HORSES, CARTS, GIGS,
HARNESS, Lot of OATS, Quantity of PIOS, and other
Effects.

MR. WHITTLE will SELL by AUCTION,
at the Large Yard and Rooms, ma above, on
WFDxgsnev, 26th Jums, 1872, at Eleven for Twelve, and
every alternate Wednesday, and respectfully solicits to be
favoured with instructions of thom who have any kind
of Property or gooda for Sale. He will advance cash,
and pay the proceeds over the NIRO day, Offices, 10.
Smithfieldutreet, Birmingham.
FOR SALE, a London-built SINGLE
WAGONETTE, to airy six, with Shifting Head,
in excellent condition.—Apply to the Groom, at The
Lawn, Hagley.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

Dle,3tatutritsge 04setter.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1872.

THE TRAVELLING SEASON.

That railways and steamboats have produced
a revolution in travelling is a trite remark, but
it was never more forcibly illustrated than dur-
ing the present season, and during the summer
and autumn of this year of grace it is probable
that more money will have been spent in travel-
ling than during any preceding corresponding
season. There are two main causes for this—
the development of the railway and steamboat
system and the general prosperity of the coun-
try. The working classes of this country were
on the whole probably never so well off as they
, are now, and people of this class who could not
formerly afford an outing DOW feel that they CM
do so, and enjoy it accordingly. The fact affords
grounds for general congratulation. The value
of occasional change of scene and occcupation
has been a theme of comment in all ages, and
the advantages of the really hard workers of the
world having a genuine holiday amid scenes
which agreeably contrast with those of their
everyday life need not be insisted on. But just
at the present time, when excursions abound and
temptations to travel are innumerable, it may be
a thought commonly entertained that this sort
of thing may be overdone. Undoubtedly it may
be, but we do not think there is any danger of
it at present. As to the rich and well-to-do
middle classes of our own and other countries,
they cannot well travel about too much, or at
least there is no danger of their doing so; but
it is quite possible that the passion for travel and
excuniouisine may be developed to an unhealthy
extent among the working classes. At present,
however, we have certainly not come to this.
There are many who look upon excursionising
among this class as so much neglect of business
and home and so much waste of money; but
everything depends on moderation, and it must
not be forgotten that this excursionising, causes
a great deal of money to be put in circulation in
various channels throughout the country, while
it on the whole benefits the health of the work-
ing classes and facilitates intercourse between
separate members of a family, and between
friend and friend. There is one feature of the
present excursion season which affords ground
for unmitigated satisfaction, and that is the
ing" a day in the country " to the children of
the poor. This is one of the most agreeable
social characteristics of our time. All honour
to those who give their money, their time, and
labour in making the children of the poor, pent
up, the year through, in confined streets and
alleys, happy for one day.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

Impurities of the Blood.

These wonderful Pills are mimed at the humblest
hearths as well as in the Lome: of comfort mid wealth..
They work a thorough purification throughout the whole
system. without disoi doring ,he nstnral action of any
organ, and emilicete these germs of complaints which
couaign tens of thousands to an early grave.

Iwltyestion, BWous Complaints, awl Sick
Headache.

No organ in the human body is so liable to disorder
u the liver, and none is more apt, when neglected, to
become seriously diseased. Remember worn nausea,
datulency, or acidity on the stoni.ich warns us that diges-
tion is not proceeding properly, that Holloway's Pills
regulate every function, give strength to every organ,
speedily remove all causes of indigestion, bile, and sick
headache, and effect a permanent cure.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

ENVILL N.

sTAMFORD ARMS HOTEL, ENVILLL

PROPILIKTORS :•••-
THE TALBOT HOTEL COMPAMf LIMITED.

The Proprietors, in taking the abvve large and commo-
dious H0.1..b..L, assure the Public that no effort will be
spared to conduct it with efficiency, so aa in every way to
render it. first.iate Esiahlishouent.

The Hotei adjoins the tar-tamed Emile Gardena, mad
the neighbourhood cannot be sarpaased for Ate beautiful
scenery and healthy
:situation...

By (he kind periLinsion of the Earl of Stamford and
Warrington,

THE ENVILLE GARDENS,
Now in their fall perfection, will be thrown OPEN loth.
PUBLIC on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and FRIDAY la
each week throughout the Season Free. Tickets of
Aamiesiou to be bad at the Hotel.

First.claas WINES, SPIRIIS, and ALES. LUN.
Thik.oNS, DINNERS, and TEAS at moderate Prices.
Large and welLventilated BED ROOMS and SITTING
ROOMS, coumianding extensive views of the beautiful
Parks and Grounds of
Large and Excellent STABLING and COACH-
MOUSE accommodation.

Roth

OMNIBUSES ran between Stoarbridge and Entine,
from tire Talbot Hotel every Monday, Tumday, and
Friday, starting at our o'clock. Fares Is each way.
CARS, WAtiONE rt ES, OMNIBUS, BREAKS, &a.,
may be (,btained at the Talbot Hotel, lidombriage, for
Parties visiting Lavine.

110
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xidifßlM SoOfC IvELTZA
iiu,TM
I RUT, ROSES, of other CUT FLOWERS, VEIIN-
TABLES, IiOItiIt,ULTURAL ItUILDINUS, GAR-
DEN 111I'LENENTS, uud DECORA LIVE APPLIAN-
CES, at the LoVellill Astou, Itirtuingtoutn,
Tut Alit', Weekesday, Thurulay, F-eday, and Saturday,
June 2.5 th tith, 271 h, 213.11, and 29th, will be OPEN ELI
by
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

Turn ,tf .!le and Dropsical Swellings.

The turn of life is the most distressing period in wo-
man's existence; it destroys thousands. The whole of
the gross humours collect together, and like a tide sweep
away health sad life itself, if not timely and powerfully
checked. The most certain antidote for all these dangers
is Holloway's Pills. Armed with them the fiery ordeal is
passed through, and the sufferer is once more restored to
the possession of unimpaired health. It is but little
known that at the so • called "turn of life," man also,
when verging on forty or forty.five, discovers that his
health is considerably deranged and knows sot the cause
—a critical period in his life. All perils to both sexes
are at once removed by recourse to these Pills,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

The Kidneys—Their Deranyonent and Cure.

If these Pills be used according to the printed directions,
and the Ointment rubbed over the region of the kidneys
tor at least half an hour at bed time, as salt is forced into
meat, it will penetrate the kidneys and correct any de.
ranzernent. ISmield the affliction be atone or gravel, it
..cul4rly rermiimende 1 that the Ointment, in such
c 44,4. i.e used night and morning, as by its judicious ap.
plicaton the most astanuoing cures may be performed.
The Pals and Ointment are sold at Professor Hozzo
way's Establishment. 553, Oxford-st., Loudon; also by
nearly every respectable Vendor of Medicine throughout
the CiViiii‘Vi "told, in Bozes and Pots. at Is lid, gs 9d.
tid. Ils, 224. .it 33s each. The 2s 9.1 size contains
three, the 4.64 size sin, the Ile size sixteen, the 22s
size thirtyrthree. end the 334 size tifty•two times the
quantity aIsI id lint or Pot. The smallest Box of
PM. contains lone dozen; and the smallest Put of Oint-
ment one ounce.
Fall proited directions are affixed to each Box and Pot,
and can b 5 had in any !august, even to 'Turkish, Arabic,
Ann, ni4n, P.. 150 or l.,ninese

pu LX ERMAC HER'S

LECTRO-GENERATINO ss. BANDS.1.4 '
BELTS, Polverm Lacy, Inv. of the celebrated
Volt,d,•Chuin-Banda,

JLECTRO-GE NERATI NG ss. BANDS,
J. itELTS, gamma, in 1:W11.1,01o:shin
Me,V 'al Electricity.

ii'LEiyrrio.GENERATING 58. BANDS
_i_ B EL'f 8, for the cure of Rheumatic, Nervous,
and ieuctiousl disorders.

LECTRO GENERATING 6s. BANDS,
' A BELT& dee.. s,tt Post-fa, on teceipt of Stamps
or 1' 0 Ostler.

ELECTIO-GENERATING 66. BANDS,
BELTS. &e.. for the million—read Palliptlint
gut, OD application to

I L. P CTLVERMACIIER, G•lvanic
tf • Establuilament, 168, 1114041-street, Londoc, W.

THE SARACENS HEAD INN,

LOWER HIGH-STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
_
MARTHA P. YARDLEY

BEGS to return thanks to those Customers
who supported her while at the Swan Inn. Old.
awinford, and to inform her friends that she has taken to
the above Old-Established INN, and will be glad to see
her old friends, and as many new ones as possible.

se- DON'T FORGET THE ADDRESS.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

CRADLEY.

DRUNK AND RIOTOUS. —At the Stourbridge l'olice
Court, on Tuesday, before Messrs. R. L. Freer sod W.
C. Firmstone, George Mantle, collier, was charged with
being drunk and riotous. Police-constable Pooley proved
the case, and defendant was finen 2s fl& and CO6ti, Ida; in
default seven days.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

INTERNATIONAL COURTESY.

The Angio-Amerioan Association held a meeting in
London, on Tuesday, at the Century Club to welcome
Colonel Higginson, the g•mmander of the first block
regiment raised in New England, and a well-known
American essayist, who is passing through London on
his way home, after visiting Oxford, Cam'midge, and
other parts of the country.
Mr. T. Hughes. the president of the association,
introduced Colonel Higginson in a few words, and th,
following resolution was moved by Lord Houghton,
seconded by Mr. F. Pollock, and supported by the
Hon. D. Campbell
"That the Anglo-American Association desired to express
to Colonel Iligginson their sense of the services he has
rendered to the cause of human freedom, and to with him
God speed as an unofficial messenger of peace between the
two nations."

In returning thanks Colonel Iligginson expressed
himself very warmly as to the great and cordial hos-
pitality he had met with in England. The unity of
the two nations had been brought home to him in a
hundred different ways, but in none more than by the
crowd leaving the Chaster Races, among whom
he fell on his first journey on landing and
who in their sobriety and their drunkenness
were precisely like such crowds in the l'uited
States. Be expressed perfect confidence that no
harm would come of the Treaty complications, and
did not even fear the effect of the long delay, if
such delay should occur. Delays, be Bald, if some-
times daLgerous were more often pledges of safety.
Ile should always retain a most charmingremembrance
of the old country, and should find no doubt in his own
country and his common work (as all men might) oic
portunities of strengthening our international re-
lations.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

SILVER AND ELECTRO

PLATE
.411 the nem designs.
Dinner Services
Tea and Breakfast Services
Cruets, Baskets
Inkstands, Claret Jugs
Spoons, Forks, d:c.

illustrated Calalogue of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Sec.,
post free for 2 stamps.
Watches, Clocks, Jewellery and Plate sent to all parts of
the world.
Silver and Electro Plate Catalogue post free 2d.
Watches repaired by skilled workmen. Old Silver, Jew.
ellery, Watehes, exchanged. Merchants, Ship-
pers, and Clubs supplied.

STEAM FACTORY AND Crry Snow Rooms—
LUDGATE HILL AND OLD BONDS TRBET

EoS'Dok
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

MEEIB/13.

(lATES, PERRENS, and WOOLDRIDGE
have received instructions to SELL by AUCTION,
at the TALBOT HOTEL, STOORBBIDGE, OIL FRIDAY, JULY
sth, 1872, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to
Conditions then to be read:—
Six excellent FREEHOLD RESIDENCES, with
Stabling, Coachhouses, Gardens; Three COTTAGES,
BUILDING LAND, and Premises, in Kidderminster.
street. Three FREEHOLD HOUSES Bud Premises,
in Enville-street, occupied by Mr. Wakefield. Two
FREEHOLD FRONT SHOPS, No. 181 and 182, Lower
High.street, with Warehouse and Premises at the Back.
The " BARREL" PUBLIC-HOUSE and two other
HOUSES and Premises, also in Lower High.street ; and
a very Capital FREEHOLD RESIDENCE at Holloway
End, in the occupation of William Richardson, Esquire,
together with the Stable and Coachhouse, 2 COTTAGES
and Premises, and Garden or Building LAND adjoining.
Particulars, describing the Lets, and any other info!,
mation, may be obtained at the Offices of Messrs. Rutter,
Nero, and Rutter, Solicitors, Wolverhampton ; or of
Mews. ON's, Parrens, and Wooldridge, Land agents,
Stourbridge.

28, KIDDER3JINSTKII-87'REET, STOCRBRIDGE.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

LABOUR AND WAGES QUESTION.

NAILMASTERS MEETING IN DUDLEY.

On Tuesday night a meeting of the nailmas-
tees of South Staffordshire and East Worces-
tershire was held at the Dudley Arms Hotel,
Mr. Theophilus Tinsley presided. The circular
was read in which a rise of wages was demanded
On behalf of the nailmakers. Much discussion
ensued, and it was ultimately resolved to ad-
vance the nailers' wages on the 1869 workmen's
list as follows :—Spike nails, up to 41 inch, 3d
per bundle; above 41 inch, lid per bundle;
common rose, Ribs and above, 10 par cent. ; other
nails 15 per cent., and rail nails 3d per bundle ;
strong rose nails to be the same as common rose.
No advance to be made for coopar's nails. The
I advanced prices to be given from the second
Saturday in July.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

STOURBRIDGE.

FREEHOLD RESIDENCES skald LAND in Kidder-
minatar.street and at Holloway End; FREEHOLD
HOUSES in Envilltestreet; FREEHOLD FRONT
SHOPS, PUBLIC-HOUSE. end other HOUSES, in
Lower High-street.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

THE BOWLING GREEN

Is in excellent Condition, end is NOW OPENED or Wm
Season.

ALES & SPIRITS OF THE FINEST QUALITY.

.1 lag,
at Arnblecote, on Tuesday morning
hod, between Iweire and One o'clock, • Brom
MAIM. about 13 hands high. The Owner can have it
on application to kr. Charles Parkes, losing Sue, Amble.
cote, Stoorbridge. If not claimed to Three days will be
Bold to defray expenses.
PHAEN

;IX FIRE OFFICE.

Al R. GEORGE PERRY, SOLICITOR,
i ,
Ageut for litourbridge, bega to remind the Pub-
lic that the PIRENIX was for Emmy year,- the only Fir*
0111ce that kept Si PIIIE EUIE to tL, wan, awl to
tufotoz them that it bull Ye.po one there.
For the loy. of tue apply at the Talbot
Rob I, or LO tt Ui Jonee, book sth, t.oville•strert, the
enginee7; lug for 1 erma of Inalnanc,, apply to tLii
Agent.

F. A.. 331_100M
PRACTICAL TAILOR

JUSTICE HOUSE,

57, iicibLall AY HT
PIRMING-1-1.16

Gentles, n attended at their

IteflaEriCef.

imis•NNIMIN
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

SELF-CURE FOR INVALIDS.
(MEDICINE SUPERSEDED).
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?Wilds in the head and ears,indecesion, impaired sight und
memory, indigestion, prostration, lassitude, depression of
spirits, loss of nergy and appetite, pains in tAe back and
limbs, timidity, selfdistrust, dizziness, lore of solitude,
groundless fears, &c., Sc.,
CAN NOW CURE THEMSELVES.
By the only " Guaranteed Remedy" in Europe, protected
and sanctioned by the faculty. Details free in sealed
envelope, for three penny stamps, by WALTER JERNER,
Esq., Medical Electrician.

PERCY 1101.35 E, BEDFORD SQUARE; LONDON, W.C.
NB.—Medicine and Fees superseded.
Established 1840 as Medical Electrician.
A TEST GRATIS—SEND FOR DETAILS.
In proof of the WONDERFUL CURES effected,
Invalids can have the " ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC
CURATIVE " ON TRIAL, with reference to the lead.
lag Physicians of the day.
CAUTION.
NB.—This is the only acknowledged curative Appli-
ance as in use in the carious hospitals and recognised
by the Medical I:unity of Great Britain, and ~one are
genuine unless had direct from Mr. ;Valhi Jenner, Percy
House, Bedford &pare, London; mho cautions the public
against self styled Doctors imitating his discoveries and
copying portions of this Advertisement.
Vide Prize Medal and Hospital
• TRIAL FREE, PER POST.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

SPUTTERINGS FROM " JUDY'S " PEN.

NEGRO NATURAL HISTORE.—Ducka' feet am not webby
like fowls.
A RING.DOVE.—A bride.
MOST old donkeys' heads show the growth of 'ears.
NAVAL ETIQUETTE—A ship may answer her helm, but not
her captain.
A WELL-BRED dog generally bolos to strangers.
KILLING time must mean instant execution.
A SABLE Muff—A clumsy "Boom."
THE best Tip for a Sporting Prophet—The toe of your boot.
Let him have it !
A FRENCHMAN lately come over fa continually crying,
" Thee Is Rain !" Judy is glad he likes it.
IF anyone threw a pig in a pigeon-shooter's face, what
place would it remind him of I—Why, Harling-ham.
WHEN is a small onion like half-a-dozon girls I—Please
don't say, When its a she-lot.
AN Old Screw—The Great Britain.
SmonT-ii tND Reparts—Distress signals.
A LITERARY Machine—An amanuensis.
MEN of High Station—Lighthouse-keepers.
WHY are your aunt and your mother-in-law like an
alnutuacic and a bitten —Because one is a near relation and
the other is a clo's c •mnection. _ _ _

.—.-
WHY are blacksmiths always wicked meal—Because they
are given to vice.
TWO beads are better than one," as the hairdresser said.
FROM THE BALLROOM —" May I have your hand?' said
Algem.u. " With all my heart," said Angelina.
WIIEN an auctioneer has made a catalogue for you, why
Is he ultra-lligh Church? Please don't say, Because he's
writ-you-a-list (Ritualist.)
No wonder time is often murdered, when it is struck every
hour.

WHY ie the Emerald Isle loftier than the Alps —Because
(h) Ireland, of rem on.
.WWEII is a great man not a man 7—When he's a gr(e)ater.
Want's the difference between a man cutting the end off
his nose, and a boy who has just learnt a task 7—One lessens
his nose, and the other knows his lesson. —Judy.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

RECORD OF TITLES IN IRELAND

A return has been issued showing the operation
the Act of 1865, which established a Record of Title
Office in Ireland, with a view to provide that titles con-
ics red by the Landed Estates Court may be kept free
from complication by registration of subsequent con-
veyances, lest.es, or ilicumbrances, and the issue of
certificates to the parties interested evidencing the title,
and being conclusive evidence of the matters therein
contained. The Act also provides a form of transfer of
recorded estates. .. . . . .. .

The ietnrn states that since the passing of that Act,
and down to the let of November, 1871, the number of
estates sold, or to which declarations of title have been
granted by the Landed Estates Court has been 1,483,
and the aggregate value of the lard £7,332,649 ; and
the number of conveyances of estates s 4d and declara-
tions of title executed by the Court within the same
period has been 3,349, and the segregate value of the
land i'8,247,430. The number of titles recorded under
the above Record of Titles Act during the same period
ha been 493, or, deducting four withdrawn either by
the proprietors or by merging in a lamer estate sold in
the court, 489, which is the number of titles subject to
the operation of the Act, the aggregate value of the
land being 21,708, ;`?6.
The return was also to show the number of transfers,
mortgages, 'eases, and other dealings completed in each
year under the provisions of the above Act, with an
estimate of the cost of each such dealing and the time
required for completing it. The number has been 179;
in the last ¶ive years it has averaged M a year. But

the recording officer has no means of limning whether
the parties adopt and act upon the published schedule
of fees to solicitors under the Aat. He thinks it pro-
bable that the costs are in meet eases framed on the old
scales usual in the profession. so that the saving of i'l
panes would arise chiefly from the fact of no' searches"
'being required, and from the reduced length of the
deeds. By far the greater number of transfers,
charges, &c., brought into the office are short, con-
taining no recitals, and very few, if any, covenants.
The time required for completing a transfer, charge, or
other dealing is very short. " fransactions have been
begot' and ended within the hour," although it usually
happens that delay is interposed from the absence of
one of the parties, or from the difficulty of proerricg
stamps for the payment of the authorised feu, or fern
the non-production of the duplicate or instrtunent of
title (under section 19 of the Act), which is sometimes
at a distance, or in the hands of a mortgagee.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

OLD HILL.

ASSAULT Cove—At the Police Court, on Wednesday,
before Messrs. F. W. U. Bans and N. Hingley, Henry
Brooks was charged with assaulting Simeon Davis (13),
on the 15th inst. at &holding's Green. Complainant
said on the above date lie went to defendant's place to
ask his sou about some birds, and defendant came out
and thrashed him with a strap. Hannah &Bingham said
on the above date she heard the complainant squeal, and
heard the blows struck. Defendant pleaded guilty, and
was fined Is and co..ts.

ASSAULTING WOMAN.—Joseph Durham was charged
with assaulting Hannah Anson at Tividale, on the 12th
inst. Complainant said on the above date she went to
Gilbert's public.house to fetch her husband, when the
defendant ran out of a house, knocked her down, hit her
several times, and knocked the baby out of her arms.
Alice Williams corroborated complainant. Defendant
called Samuel Coley, who said he pulled complainant off
defendant. She had hold of him by the hair of the head,
• and complainant's dog was biting defendant. The Bench
said it was a public-house row, and dismissed the case.
NNOLLet OF Woun.—Peater Cain was summoned by
Messrs. Budd and Co., tin manufacturers, for neglecting
his work, on the 7th inst. Mr. W. Hayes appeared for
complainant: Emmanuel Bradley said he was contrac-
tor to deliver coal from the canal boats to the works. The
defendaut worked for him, and had been in his employ
off and on about four years. The last agreement was to
give or take 14 days' notice, and for defendant to receive
In 4d per day. On the above date witness saw defendant
about half-past nine, and he was not sober. Be saw him
afterwards and be had a large bottle of ale, which he
took into the works. Witness told him he would not
have ale in the works. He went away and came back at
seven o'clock. He was intoxicated, and witness was com-
pelled to stop him from work. He did not come to work
again. Witness had to engage other men to do defend-
ant's work. Samuel Simons, the manager, gave corrobo-
rative testimony. After hearing other evidence, defends
ant. was ordered to pay its and costs.

STF:ALI24II A Sfri6.j—Job Taylor, a tramp, from Old-
bury, was charged with stealing a shirt, the property of
Richard Leighton, at Tividale, on the Sib. From the
evidence it appears that about half.past six on the above
date prisoner jumped over a wall into the garden, and
took the shirt from a line. He then ran away down a
field, but was pursued, captured, and hauled over to the
custody of Police.co.table Batchwell. Prisoner pleaded
guilty, and was sentenced to two months imprisonment.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

COURTS CLERICAL AND COURTS

MARTIAL.

lLw hard di calling o er the coals
• A Parson charged with cure of souls,
Although for heresy outright
To curing souls deemed opp,site.
Ecclesiastic law's delay
How long ! What same, means bile, to pay !
Hen if your charge is proved at last
How futile is the sentence passed !
But whets the captain of a ship,
Though in mere judgment, makes 'slip
His ship which dolls in petit place,
0 then how different is the cane!
How son in a Court-Martial called !
lb di; quickly he is overhauled !
And reprimare ie.!, or cashiered,
Erroneously for having steered.
So much more serious, to be sure.
Of ships, than souls, lithe' I the cure,
And ships aground on rocks or shoals
Of moment more than stranded rule—Pouch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

FRIEND OF ALL.
HOLLOWAY'S pILLS:

Let no one longer be oppresaed with the notion tha
his malady is iocurable till t Ileac Purifying Pills have had
a fair trial. A few doses will remove the more urgent
symptoms, and tilereafter completely control all disor-
derea actions, retire the torpid liver, relieve the, obatruc
ted ktilneytt, cleanse impute blood, and cozier on every
function healthful vigour.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

SAL IN BY AUCTION.

RAGLEY STOCK SALE,
ON MONDAY NEXT, the 24i4 Instant, by
LIATES, PERRENS. and WOOLDRIDGE
I,_l will *comprise 700 Fat SHEEP and LAMBS, 40
Head of Fat CATTLE, • number of COWS Lir CALNES,
BARRENS, STORES, and MILKERS, and a quantity
of Fat and Store PIGS.

At this Sale will be sold
13 ACRES OF MOWING GRASS,
5 Acres on Land at Hagley adjoining the Lawn, in 1 lot.
and S Acres adjoining the Oldswinford Hospital, Stour.
bridge in d lots. Mr. Godfrey will point out the Gross at
Stourbridge ; that at Hsgley will be pointed out by the
Gardener, at the Lawn.
The Sale to commence at Eleven o'clock, with the
Mowing Gran.
NEXT SALE, MONDAY, JULY Bth.

FREEHOLD HOUSES & BUILDING LAND
A, L l'E and STAMBER MILL, 'tear Stuttthridge.
rip° be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs.
I_ OATES, PERIMNS, and WOOLDRIDGE, at
the House of Mr. W. Rhodes, Lk• RAILWAY lAN, Lye,
On TUESDAy, JULY 16111, 1872, at Six o'clock NI the
Evening, subject to coadittons then to be reed, the under-
mentioned PROPERTIES, viz.
:
Four FREEHOLD COTTAGES and Gorden', in
Spring-street, Lye, in the occupation of Jodi. Bingham,
Riehd. Cooke, and others. Ten Parcels of FREEHOLD
BUILDING LAND in Spring-greet, Lye; one being
suitable for the erection of a Manufactory, having a
Reservoir and a plentiful supply of water.
Mr. John Drew, of Spring-street, will point out the
above Property.
Eight FREEHOLD HOUSES in Green-lane. Lye,
with the Nail Shops, Land, end Appurtenances thereto,
in the ih;cupation of E. Dudley, C. Newey, F. Clews, J.
Bryan, and others.
Four Parcels of FREEHOLD LAND in Bowshall,
Stamber Mill, now occupied as Gardens by Thomas
Pope, Jonathan Cooper, and George Oolaby.
The Ungotten Mines and Minerals go with all the lots.
For further information, apply to Messrs. Harward,
Shepherd, and Hsrward, Solicitors, Stourbridge ; or to
Messrs. Oates, Perron', aud Wooldridge, Land Agents,
Stombridge.

SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, tic.
MESSRS.

OATES, PERRENS, td WOOLDRIDGE
ai
beg to announse that they will hold a SALE of
HORSES, CARRIAGES, SADDLERY, and Effeeta, at
the TALBOT HOTBL, STOOLBRIDOZ, OD TUB,DAY, JCLT
2nd.
Entries for this Sale should be made at once.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

TO PARTIES FURNISHING, BROKERS, AND

OTHERS.

FrO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr.
1 EDWARDS (without reserve), un TUMIDAT NEXT,
Jr'.. 25th, 1872, en the Premises. as above, the whole of
the Neat and tienteel HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
and Effects, comprising handsome Mahogany 4-post and
Iron French Bedsteads, two Feather Beds, Mattresses,
Sheets, Blankets, Counterpanes, Mahogany Cheat
Drawers. Washstands, Dressing Tables, Pier and Swing
Glass's, Mahogany Easy, Trafalgar, and other Chairs,
Chettioneer, Sofa, Couches, Carpets, Glass, China, Prints
framed, two 30-hoar Clocks, Tables, Fenders, Fireirons,
Pillar Lamp, large Steelyards to weigh 5001b5., useful
Kitchen Requisites, Culinary Utensils, S:c., belonging to
the late Mrs. James Brooke (deceased).
Sale to commence in the Morning at Eleven o'clock.

CHAWNHILL AND OLDSWINFOIrD, NEAR
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22

lii,

WATCHES

Of all iiniis:;i-i to 200

• gioneaa.
Lever, Vertical
Horizontal, Duplex
Chronometer, Chronograph,
Keyless, Centre Seconds
Repeaters, Indian, S., e •

GOLD JEWELLERY
The Tat est fashions.
Bracelets, Brooches
Earrings, Lockets
Necklaces, Chains
Rings, Studs
Pins, Crosseq,