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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

PAYING THEM IN THEIR OWN COIN!

We have read with satisfaction an account of a sum-
mary and condign punishment administered to certain
of those brutal holiday-makers whose ideal of enjoy-
ment seems to consist in the infliction ,f insult and
annoyance upon others (writes the Pall Mall Gazette).
Never was that form of amusement which is—with
gross injustice to a sensible, self-respecting, and essen-
tially gentlemanly animal—styled horse-play checked
with greater or more gratifying promptitude than on
the occasion to which we refer. It appears that on the
evening of the Derby day the occupants of a four-horse
drag, who bad been amusing themselves on their return
journey from the Derby by pelting the crowd of pedee-
trinns with bags of flour, peas, and other nassiles,
pulled up in the Clapham-road for refreshments, leav-
leg three of their number in charge of the vehicle.
These, left to themselves, and forgetting, by, it must
be admitted, an unusual oversight thattheir vehicle was
stationary, recommenced it ur throwing, and one of the
bags happened to strike the wife of a railwe.y porter,
whose husband was standing by her side. He there-
upon called upon the crowd for meeistance, which was
readily given. The drag was stormed, and the dfen dere
were dragged from their seats and carried to a horse
trough, which was conveniently handy, where they
were thoroughly well docked. They were then rolled
in the mud, and afterwards the contents, d some twenty
bags of flour which hail been discovered in the drag
were liberally sprinkled over them. The whole affair
did not occupy more than four minutes, hut seldom
except on the stage has then* been witnessed an act of
justice more draniatically complete. The final tench.
indeed—of the flour-I,.rdere on the sublime. The
" engineer hoist with his own petard" could hardly
have been a more significant sight than the rowdy
Haired from his own sack. We can only wish that
other practical j, kers in this kind had been guilty of
the same imprudence as this devoted three. But as a
ruin they are contemptibly cautious in their insults. If
they alighted from their vehicles and floured their
victims at a personal interview, as it were, we should
at least respect their courage. But to insult from the
usually safe vantage ground of a four horse drag is to
add cowardice to rutliaiii-m.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY PATIENTS.

CONSULTATION SI LETTER WIIHOL:f FEE.
DR. H. SMITH, the Eminent Specialist for
the Care of all Debilitating Diseases, will, for the
benefit of Country Vattern+ WiAO ...lot consult him per-
sonally, on receiving descriptions of their case, send his
opinion, with mav rev and directi,u, for the most success-
ful restoration to health and vigour.
Address, Dr. H. 85111 H, 8, Burton-cresceut, London,
we.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

WEDDING GROUPS,

ANIMALS, MACHINERY, &a.,

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LOCAL AGENTS
Stourtralge, Clarke, High-street.
Hewitt, Market-street.
Morris, High-street.
Baker, High-street.
Halestocen, Adams, Chemist.
Brierley Hill, Geary, Chemist.
Peruntett, AV. Bache, Chemist.
Blackheath, Barlow Chemist.
Lye, Jones, Chemist.
Icbrdsley., Tamer, Chemist,
Kitkrlernetnste;-, Howitt, Chemist.
Dadley, Bagott, Chemist.
Bilortlagham; Banks Bull-st. '
Netherton Sollylove, Chemist.
Brettell Lane, Collis, Chemist.
Kiogrosieford, Rollinson, Chemist.

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LATEST NEWS.

THE CLAIMANT.

The Morning Advertiser states that Mr. Wm.
Massey Wheeler, who was surgeon to the Vic-
torian exploration expedition, and who has re-
cently arrived in England, has represented to
the Chancellor of the Exchequer that in 1865
he professionally attended Arthur Orton, when
suffering from concussion of the brain, at Wagga
Wagga, and that Orton was visited by a man
calling himself Thomas Castro. He identifies
the Claimant as Castro.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

LONDON CORN MARKET (CLOSE)

FRIDAY.

The market closed without any material alte-
ration. Small supply of English wheat, but
more liberal arrivals from abroad; trade not ac-
tive, but prices well supported. Barley, oats,
and maize, tend slightly downwards. Beans
and peas very scarce, and maintain their value.
Flour quiet, but full prices realised.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

THE LASH.

Millicent Garrett Fawcett has sent the following to the
Doily Sews
An address to Mr. Douglas Straight, My., of
which the enclosed is a copy, has been set 011 foot by
some of those women who are anxious to show that
they approve of his Bill to extend the punishment of
flogging to certain cases of brutal assaults upon women
and children; and who also wish to express their grati-
tude to Mr. Straight for the attempt which his Bil
makes to render the life and honour of women and
children more secure against violence and insult. As
the promoters of the address desire it to be numerously
signed, I shall entices it a great favour if you will find
a place for a espy of it is your columns, and if you ciii
also state that I shall be happy to receive the name of
any lady who desires to add her signature to the
address. All communications on the subject must be
made in writing. 'Letters to be addressed to Mrs. H.
Fawcett, 42, Bessborough gardens,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

THE 1101.F.NoATION STONE
OF THE

MA' CATHOLIC
BRIERLEY

WILL 111 BLESSED AND LAID Dv rue
LORD BISHOP OF Rh li2 HAM.
ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12M,
At Eleven o'clock.

A.l\T A_Jor)B..,ss
Will be delivered by
HIS LOIIDSII:
At the conclusion of which the meal 0114t1IINtilti for
the 1.11.11.,D1Nti I,UI.LJ will be received.

A LUNCilkauli will be provided in the PUBLIC Haut,
at Two o'clock. Tickets 36 each.
rickety et kdmission to Ceremony, ls each. may be
obtsored ou application to Mews. hmery, Brig Lt. and
Pearson.

A GRAND BAZAAR AND FANCY FAIR
IN AID OF Tali BUILDING FUND,

Will be held in the
PUBLIC HALL, eh the 17th, ldth, 194, awl 20th of
JUNE,

Under the following ciistinguish,i Patrons", :
las litowr HON. THE COVNTI...A TAAKEII
LADY STRAFFORD.
II II IA LADY Cemoi
LADY 1./...RMER.
LADY PETRE.
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LADY LOVAT.
IHE HON. LADY CATHARINE BERKLEY.
Has FITZUERREUT.
MRS. PEERY.
MISS AMHERST.

Doors open at Two o'clock.
An Efficient BAND and Miscellaneous Collection of
Music will be provided.
As the construction now beim., raised will contribute
largely to the good of present and future generations,
and will also form an additional ornament to the town-
ship, it is confidently hoped that it will receive the
cordial sympathy and generous aupport ot an enlightened
public.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

LABOUR AND WAGES QUESTION.

THE WROUGHT NAIL TRADE.

The nailers in the Rowley and adjacent dis-
tricts are again agitating for advanced prices. A
meeting was held at the Golden Cross Inn, Old
Hill, " to consider the present state of the trade
and the necessity for an advance in the prices
now paid." It was unanimously resolved, "That
the resolution passed in December last, in refer-
ence to a division between the hundred and
thousand nails, be rescinded, and that an advance
of 10 per cent, on the present prices be paid for
all nails on the list; or, in other words, 15 per
11 cent, on the '69 list; the advance to take place
on the 29th June, 1872." It was also resolved,
"That, in case the masters refuse to give the
advance, a general strike shall be declared on
the Ist of July, for 15 per cent, on the present
prices." The meeting, which was unanimous
throughout, was presided over by Mr. .1. Par-
sons. _

A meeting of the wrought-nail makers in the
Bromegrove district was held on Monday after-
noon, in the Cattle Market. There were about
500 operatives present. Mr. Henry Ince pre-
sided, and remarked that the meeting was called
by the Nailmakers' Committee and the Commit-
tee of the Broznsgrove Nai'forgers' Protection
Association, to lay before the workmen the pre-
sent state of the trade. A rise of 10 per cent.
upon their wages was given after the strike in
November last, but they now wanted more, as
the nailers were behind all other working men
in the kingdom, with regard to the price paid
for their labour. Another 10 per cent, waa their
due, and it would not injure either the trade or
the masters if they had it, and their circum-
stances made them greatly in want of it, as the
last increase was lost in the extra price they
were compelled to pay for coals and breezes. It
might be said, now that iron was so dear, the
trade would not stand another increase in wages,
but he maintained that although the iron had ad-
vanced 3s 6d per bundle, the trade was as good
now as it was before the advance—(cries of "Bet-
ter, better.") The average earnings of the nail-
maker was 12s per week, and if there are some
who get 15s or 16s per week there are many that
cannot earn more than 9s, and out of this aver-
of 13s a reduction of is must be made for rent
of shop, keeping tools in repair, and for breezes.
—The meeting was also addressed by J. Nokes,
A. Ash}leld, T. Crawford, and J. Banner, most
of whom alluded to the advantages to be de-
rived from the Protection Association recently
established.—lt was proposed that a rise of 10
per cent. upon the present wages be asked for,
but found no seconder.—lt was ultimately car-
ried unanimously that an increase of 20 per
cent, be requested, the operatives present de-
claring they would hold together if the advance
was not given.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

LOCAL AGENTS:

IL BROOMRALL, Bookseller, HS, Hig Slonrbridge.
EDWARD L6ll, Boukselier, High-dr, cl,
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E. fit:Tommie, Bookseller, JO, High-street, Dudley.
J. W. WILKINS, Perfumer, higia-mtreet,

ARCHER CLA.RKE'S
pHOTOGRAPHIC AND ART
STUDIO
71, HIGH-STREET, STOURBRIDGE.

Cartewde-Volites, Two Positi-o. . . i•er

Ditto

RE6IDENCES, BUILDINUS, FAMILY AND
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

FRIEND OF ALL.
HOLLOWAY'S plus.

Let no one longer be oppressed with the notion (ha
his malady is incurable till these Purifying Pills have had
• fair trial. A few doses will remove the more urgent
symptoms, and thereafter completely control all disor-
dered actions, rouse the torpid liver, relieve the obstruc
led ktdileys, cleanse impure blood, and confer on every
function healthful vigour.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

THE PROPOSED RAILWAY
AMALGAMATIONS.

The Joint Select Committee of the Houses of Lords I
and Coinniinis appointed to inquire into the bills now )
before Parliament for the amadiamation of certain
railways. reassembled after the holidays, on Monday.
The witness who iiiampiedi the greater part of the
day, and whose evidence was of importance, was Mr.
Archibald Scott, general manager of the London and
South Western Railway Company. He was in favour
of amalgamation to a limited extent, and he pointed
out the eases in which care would have to be exercised
if amalgamation was proposed. If, for instance,
his company and the Great Western proposed to
unite, then precautions would have to be taken not only
in the interests of the public, but in the interests of
the companies in connection with the intendel amal-
gamated companies. The principal reason of the pro-
posed assidgamation of the South Western with the
South Devon VIM to bring about a state id attars
which would enable the united company to offer
cheaper rates through to Manchester and the north.
He waa totally opposed to running powers held by one
company over the lines of another company, and he
did not believe they could be extensively exercised.
He did not believe an attempt to enforce running
powers would be beneficial to the public. In regard to
the present practice of keeping the rates-book private,
the witness said he saw no objection to the companies
showing the rate-book to the public when they
demanded it at any station. As to the terminal
charges, the traders had no interest at alb
Mr Orierson, general manager of the Great Western
Railway, entered a strons pro i cot agninst the evidence
given by the Midland Railway ofEn•igla againid pro.
posed amalgamations in the west, atid said the fears
the Midland Company ,f goods traffic being taken
sway from therm by some wonderful route were quite
unfounded.
011ier evidence was given, 'lid the Committee, ed.
journed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

THE CROSSING OF BANK-NOTES.

No little consternation will be caused in thieving
circles by the introduction of a bill into Parliament
' bearing the names of Sir John Lubbock, Mr. Back-
house, Mr. Monts, Mr. Robert Fowler. and Mr.
Kinnaird, to make provision for the crossing of bank-
notes (remarks the Pall Mall Ga?.ette). By its pro-
visions a bank-note may be crossed by the Bank of
England or by the holder of the bank note by writing
or stamping across the face thereof the name of a
banker. When a bank-note is crossed the following
consequences will ensue. The crossing shall be deemea
to be a material part of the bank-note, and shall not
Lc obliterated or altered by any person. A crossed
i rote shall not be a legal tender by any person or corporo
-}ation except the banker named in the crossin.i., nor to any
person or corporation except the Bank of England, and
the Bank of England shall not be compellable to pay
...c.,zssektfUar......ers,.....err-0..t ,-...tic,b,snirr.,JaryArli c..tho
crossing. If a bank-note is crossed with the names of
more bankers than one, the Bank of England shall not
be compellable to pay it to the banker by whom it is
presented, unless he presents it with the consent, in
writing (signified on the bank-note or otherwise), of
each of the other bankers with whose names it is
crossed. If by reason of erasures or other marks
on a bank-note there is reason to believe that it has
been crossed with the name of a banker, but the
Paine of such banker is no longer legible, then,
whether or not it is crossed with the name of any
other hanker, the Bank of England shall not be
compellable to pay it, either to any banker, or to any
other person, except upon a declaration of identity in
a form prescribed by the Act. The Bank of England
is not, however, exempted from liability to pay to any
person a bank-note which is crossed, or a crossing on
which appears to have been obliterated or erased, if
the bearer at the time when he presents the rote for
payment delivers with it such declaration of identity,
but a bank-note so presented will not be payable for
thirty slays after presentation. Any person who, with
a fraudulent intention, obliterates or erases or alters a
crossing on a note, or attempts to pass a bank-note thus
' tampered with, or "makes, signs, witnesses, uses,
utters, or presents" an untrue declaration for the pur-
poses of the Act, will be guilty of felony, and liable to
unprisourneist, with or without hard labour, for two
years, or to penal servitude for five years.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

TO DOUGLAS STRAIGHT, ESQ., M.P.

Sir,—We, the undersigned women, have noticed with Much
satisfaction the intuduction of your leill for extending the
punishment of flogging to certain eases of brutal atta:ka
upon we men and children We reg ,ril as entirely f fllacious
the argument that this punishment would have abrotalising
effect on the perpetrators of these outrages; ve believe, on
the contrary, that there are members of the community so
degraded that they cad only be tan.fht by the fear of physical
suffering to refrain from inflicting physical iojery upon as.
fenceltss pertduis. We, therefore, most respectfully ten :er
to you our thanks for the effort you have n.ade to extend •
larger measure of legislative protection to those who are to •
great extent physically incapable el protecting themselves.
And we venture to hope that in the event of your bill bot
becomin: law this session, you may see fit to reintroduce it
early next seesion, when we confidently believe it will obtain
the assent of both Houses of Parliament —We have the
honour to remain. Sir, your obedient servants.

Referring to the foregoing, the Daily News re-
marks:

['he Bill for extending the punishment of Bogging to cer-
tain c scs of brutal attacks upon women and eidldren has
been severely criticised and condemned for its liarharit) by
some ladles who happily do not belong to the lass it is in-
tended to protect. Their Immunity from sneh cruel manures
on the part of drunken hnshamia as are almost daily reg., .e I
in the puce courts, and for the most part very iiedigleiently
punished by the magistrates. Is probably the sinl-des p1a1.4-
tiOn 01 the philosophical eqaMmity with wlui 110 tT.ke

the part of the brutal husband—not:of course, against their
wretched wives, hut against the law which would punish
them as garotters with violence are punished. Some ladies
who are not addicted to sentimentalism, have signed a pro-
test against Mr. Straight's 1411 for the better proteotion of
their sex. The letter from Mrs. Fawcett is a welcome con-
tribution to tit.: subject on the other side, and shows, as it
appears to us, not only a truer womanly sympathy, but wt-at
men might call a manlier good sense. Mrs. Fawcett
puts the reason of her case in very few words. With
her cosiznatories if the address to the author of the
pr.jected bill, she es pr, sses the belief that .there are mem-
bers of the community so degraded that they can only he
tmght by the fear of physical suffering to ref am from in-
flicting physical injury upon defenceless persons ;" and she
looks upon the bill as '-a larger measure of protection to
those who are, to a great extent, physically incapable of pro-
trettng them,elves." This lathe whole truth of the matter.
The toh i 9 a brutal punishment for brutes, on the principle of
like curee like ; sod to condemn it for its " brutality" is to
justify its use in cats of wroth upon wouen and etildren.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

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1. •nalty.—A rate of Is in the pound WAi
ere ei be prepared.

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MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.

A meeting of this Board was held on Friday at the
Girls' National School. The Rev. .5. Hodgson presided.
There were also present Messrs. Bolton. Bunn, and Bel-
cher. A letter was read from the Education Department,
stating that they approved of the site for Cle new school,
but suggesting that the class-rooms should be made lar-
ger than shown on the plans. 'the architect was instruc-
ted to alter the plans 53 as to meet the views of the Edu-
cation Department if possible. The Chairman wee
requested to take the necessary steps in order to complete
the purchase of the site for the erecti m of the new
schools. After some further business of a routine cha-
racter, the meeting was adjourned to the 21st June, unless
the Clerk receives notice from the Education Depart-
ment that the plans of the new school, as altered, are
approved, alien he was instructed to call a special meet-
ing for the purpose- of making arrangements to borrow
money for the erection of the said school.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

"STEAMER DAY."

Our beautiful harbour on steamer days at this season
presents as animated a picture as one can well imagine ;
and yet, contemplated from any other save a poetical
or sentimental gaud point, there is but little in the
scene to quicken one's American pride (says the New
Fork Dally ,Bulletin). All these superb steamers,
whose incoming and outgoing present so pie ising a
panorama to the eye, we feel are but so many evidences
of England'ionaritime enterpriseand energy, at the same
time that they are painful reminders of our own folly
and our own short-sightedness. Th.• spectacle tells of
the egregf us blunder of the mole-eyed statesmanship
that has been building up a magnificent commercial
navy for our great rival, while deliberately sacrificing
our own. And it also puts to shame our stereotyped
Fourth of July gratulations about "the Stars and
Stripes floating in every sea under the . anopy of
heaven," and compels one even to reconsider the re-
proaches our orators and school-book c mpilers have
heaped lipon the Chinese for the exclusive non-progres-
sive policy upon which they have been running their
government, with reference to foreig nati nsf ir a thou-
sand years past. Not only that, we see myriads of
American families hurrying off to foreign lamb; under
these foreign flags as a mere matter of economy. So they
te lus themselves. They say they cannot afford to live
thro .ghthesummerintheirowncountry. Hotel charges
at the watering-places are so exorbitant that they
can better afford to go to England, France, and Ger-
many than to Saratoga, Newport, or Long Branch.
They can get more for their money on the other aide,
and so, from every point of view, it pays to go thither.
All these people take a great deal of hard cash with
them. In the aggregate it most run up among the
millions, and be set down :IS illßt so much subtracted
from the "available assets" of our own country. We
hope to live long enough when all this will be changed'
when ocean steamships under the American flag, and
a summer sojourn in one's own country without "pay-
ing too dear for the whistle" will be once more within
the range of possible realities
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

QUARRY BANK.

LOCAL BOARD.—At a meeting of the Local Board held
at the National School-room on Tuesday last. There
were present—Dr. Dixon (chairman), Messrs. S. Sidda-
way, J. Billingham, 0. Siddaway, H. Harlehurst, T.
Mobberley, W. R. Symonds, W. Cartwright, E. Peskin,
and Darby. The minute, of the previous meeting having
been read and confirmed, Mr. Haslehant made his de-
claration on taking his seat, he being one of the newly,
elected men-Mem—The Surveyor's accounts were read
and passed, showing an expenditure of £6,1 3s 10d daring
the past month. He was granted fa cheque for £5 to
meet current expenditure.—The Clerk reported that he
had received £5l. Ss 105 from Mr. G. Taylor, being half
the expense of drainage pipes at Mount Pleasant and the
Bower, and he had paid the same into the hands of the
treasurer—The election account was ordered to be paid.
—A plan was submitted by Mr. Oething for alterations
to the White Hone, New-street—A dangerous place was
reported in Bower-lane ; it was referred to the Roads
Committee.—lt was resolved that notices be issued to
the inhabitants of the district asking them to cleanse and
disinfect their premises, as epidemic disease was in the
neighbourhood, and cautioning persons against exposing
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

WOOL.

The position of the wool market ham not undergone any
material change. There is a fair inquiry, but the actual
business enncluded is very moderate. Stocks are slat light.
the new clip trot having come freely forward Prices are
Irreguler, with a drooping tendency. Current prices of Eng-
lish wool : Fleeces Southdown hoggets, Is. led. to 18.11 d.
half-bred ditto, Is. Ifrid. to Is. ; }tent fleeces, I. Ild, to ka. :
Southdow II ewes and wethers, Is. 10d, to ls. Ild. ; Leicester
ditto, la 10d. to Is. 1044. Sort,: Clothing, Is. Id. to Is. gd. ;
combing, la. fid. to Es. lid.

FISH.
Pickled herrings, 213 e. to bbs. ; red, 123 to 225. per barrel;
kipper', 2s ed. to 4s. 94.; bloaters, 20. to 3s. 9,1 per 000
smoked ba, docks, 201. to 408. per barrel; trawl drto, Hs. to
17s. ed. ,• plaice, 128. to 20s. per basket; turt.ot 6. tru. to
l3s. : brill. 40. to be. ; ~ 6d. to to. ; gurnard, 2a. to
31 e'. eacl, soles, Is. ed. to 101. 9d. per pair , trout Is 4d.
to Is. bd.; eel.' Is to le Id. per lb.; I.,ooter. 10. 0, ;
crabs Be. ti res. per ~oren usuve oysters, £lO common
ditto 12g. to 92g. per totlanal.

POTATOES.
The supplies of potatoes have been only moderate. The
trade has been slow, at our quotations. Itegents, 150 s. to
loOs. • flukes, 190 s. to 2000. ; rocks, 1209. to 140 S. , sad
Tictinise, 190 e. ,A)
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

ANIMAL INFANTICIDE.

ittiellF.R, Butcher, spare a Calf
Veal is Beef developed half.
Let it reach proportions full ;
Grow to row, or on, or bull.
Butcher, Butcher, leave a lamb
Frolicking beside its dam.
Lamb is Mutton's early bloom,
Gathered by untimely doom.
Lambs will fill out into ewes,
As a slim young lady grows
To a matron's bulky mass.
Let the Lamb, consuming grass,
Likewise into flesh and fat
(Only Mutton, transmute that.
Butcher, Butcher, bolt thy steel
From purveying Lamb and Veal.
Beef and Mutton may abound,
Then, at somewhat less per pound.—Pun..h.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

LORD HAWKE or WHORLTON.

In the Royal Hunt Cup, distance the new
mile, that great and good horse Sterling is hon-
oured with the impost of lOst, and Beehive, one
of the fillies who was greatly fancied for the
Epson' Oaks, the 161111)111 of fist 71b, and if the
partisans of the latter animal really thought that
she had a 10 to 1 chance for the Oaks surely with
only sst 71b on her back this race ought to be
considared a gift to her. But as the fillies who
ran in the Oaks are to my belief three stone be-
hind the colts of the same year we may there-
fore take her running in the Oaks and position
in the betting as false, and look to some better
classed animals who are let fairly in. Bothera-
tion on hi a Chesterfield Stakes form with only
7st 71b is well in; so is Pitchfork 7st 21b. The
General with 7sl 21b, Falkirk 75t, Sir Robert
Walpole 6st 131 b, Astolfo fist 111 b, Bridgwater
Ost 101 b, Mahomet 6st 91b, Hamlet on his Earl
Spencer's form with only fist 91b, and Ripponden
with 7st 21b. Therefore, in making my selection
for this race I shall take a quartette (for I fully
expect there will be over thirty runners) and
these shall be Falkirk, Sir R. Walpole, The
General, and Beehive, and in selecting two to
beat the field commend me to
FALKIRK or GENERAL.

The betting on the Northumberland Plate and
Doncaster St. Leger is not yet of a genuine
character, but if Minerve was now backed for the
Plate it woull see good hedging.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

HOPS.

This market exhibits more limn ess, I ndonscquence of them).
healthy state 1 the bine, which is, in many districts, suffering
from on attack ot fly, and which, moreover, will, it is feared,
be further affecte,t by the prevalent cold nights. There is a
steady cemand for new aa well as for fine Kent and SUSSex
yearlings, an values, especially for the latter, are very
strong. Foreign hops are sought after, and fur alost slightly
enhanced rates are generally realised. Mid and East Kent,
£lO 105. to ill : Weald of Kent. Lti IN. to £lO 10s. ; Sussex,
£7 15s. to £0 Os. ; Farnham and country, ill Its, to £l6.
Yearlings Mid and East Kant, 4.3 to £6 10s. ; Weald of
Kent, £.3 to £5 15s. ; £3 Is. to £5 105,; Farnham and
country, SA to £3; olds, £1 55. to £2.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

THE IRON TRADE.

WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday.
There has been a very firm market to-day,
both for pigs and finished iron, and quotations
all round are well supported, an advance having
in several instances been established. Messrs.
0. and W. Underhill's circular, issued this after-
noon, quotes sheecs £1 per ton higher, making
crown sheets (singles) £lB per ton. This is a
maximum quotation, orders for doubles baying
been booked to-day at about the saute figure by
second-class firms. There is, however, undoubted
buoyancy in sheets, and it is not unlikely that
higher prices will shortly be generally an-
nounced. Bars are firm at an average price of
1:12 10s, the nominal quotation of £l3 les being
only obtainable by first-class firms. Hoops,
strip, and rods are well supported at last week's
prices. There are now in operation in the Black
Country 104 blast furnaces and 2,049 paddling
furnaces, the aggregate yield of which for some
months to come is anticipated by the orders al.
~.:dy booked. Corrugated ironwork galvanised
tor rooliiig purposes, is quoted at the unprece-
dented price of £3O per ton. At this rate an
order for 200 tons was booked to-day. Eighteen
mouths ago the same material could have been
purchased at £l7 per ton. The actual business
doing on 'Change has not been considerable,
makers being reluctant to add to the orders on
their books until the impending wages settle-
ment is disposed of. Samples of Bower and
Qualter's improved metallic pistons were exhibi-
ted on 'Change to-day, and attracted some atten-
tion. Pig iron is firm at £6l 5s for best native
ail mine, and £4 155 to £5 178 6d for good
quality cinders. The demand is quieter for jap-
anned and tinned goods since the last advance in
quotations.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

TO BUILDERS.

13ERSONS willing to TENDER for the
El-MCI:10N of frOL HOU bcS, Market-street,
ntourbridge, for Mr. George Wnitwell, are requested to
apply to me,
Holloway End, Stombridge,
and
Church at, Kidderminster.

J. M. GETHING,

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

lIALF-JIOLIDAY EXCURSIONS.

ON SATURDAY, JUNE Bth, and Suceeeding
:watiniuys, until further nutice, Cheap EXcUR-
SION 1 14..t1c: 6. will may,, Wolverhunlyton (Low Loral)
at 2.5, Bnuton 2.13, Daiary Bunk 2.17. Banco. I:nd 2 21,
Tipton 2.25, Dudley 2.30, Round Oak 2 3., bretteiL Lake
240, Bi.minghaiu (bnow Hill) 2.10, tit.cklry 215,
Ilundsuurtn 2.20, binothuick Junction 2.25, Oldbury
230, Run/ y 2.56; Cradle) 2.44. ~nr1,.)..,,n 2.52. Malay
2 56, and lii..,durunnuter 5./2 pan.. in iIA (...L I. 11(
cl.l.ht. and MALVuItN Lit. ; A. •”,
evening hunt Malvern Link at 8.15 1, .
kyr Lava and till partirculars wee Lhaidualla:

-
J. -tilt LEMON, tleneral Manager.
Paddington Terminus.

ENVILLE

STAMFORD ARMS HOTEL, ENVILLE.

PROPRIETORS
THE TALBOT HOTEL COMPAA Z LIMITED.

The Proprietors, in taking the ablve large and commo-
dons 1101 EL, assure the Public that no effort will be
spared to conduct it with efficiency, 1,0 as in every way to
render it is first-, ate nitsblinbment.
. . .

'rhe Hotel adjoins the for.faincd Euville Gardena, and
the neighbourhood cannot be surpassed for its beautiful
scenery and healthy situation.
kind permis•ion of the Earl of Stamford and
Warrington,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

IVeaknese and Debility.

In cases of debility, languor and nervousness, genersl
ted by excess of any kind, e hether mental or physical,
the effects of these Pills is in the highest degree bracing
renovating, and restorative. They drive twill the system
the u.arb'd causes of disease, reestablish the digestion,
regulate ail the secretions, strengthen the nervous sys-
tem, raise the patient's spirits, and bring back the frame
to its pristine heslth and vigour.
- - ..•

Turn of ~.!fe and Dropsical Swellings.

The turn of life is the most distressing period in wo.
man'. existence ; it destroys thomarios. lilt whole of
the gross humours coilect together, arid liar a tiue sweep
away health and life ino,ll, of not timely and powerfully
checked. The most certain antidote for all these dangers
is Holloway's Pills. Aimed with them the fiery ordeal is
pass co through, and the sufferer is once more restored to
the p(lSKes..lil of ununrair,d hmith It is but little
known that at the s rai.ed turn of life, man also,
when verging on forty or furty.live, discovers that his
health is considersoly deranged and knows not the mane
—a critical period in his life. All perils to both Beaus
are at once removed by recourse to these Pills.

7'he Kidneys—Their Derangement and Cure.
If three Pills be used escorting to the printed directions,
and the Ointment rubbed over the region of the kidneys
for at Inset half en hour at bed time, as salt is forced into
meat, it will peuetrste toe kidneys and correct any de-
rangement. Should the affliction be stone or gravel, it
is particularly recommended that the Ointment, in midi
eases, be used bight and morning. as by its judicious ap-
plication the most astounding cures may be performed.
The Pills and Ointment are sold at Professor Him.°
Berabliehment, oxford-at., Loudon ; also by
nearly every respectable Vendor of Medicine throughout
the Civilised World, in Buil a and Pots, at Is I Id, 2.
4s tid, Ile, 22, sun 33s each. The 20 9d size contains
three, the ts 61 size nix, the lls size sixteen, the 22s
size thirty•three, and the 335 size filty-two times the
~iosotite id als 153 Box or Pot. the smallest Box of
Pale contains four dozen; and the smallest Pot of Oult-

_
moor ono Mire.
Poll printed direetions are 1 tii zed to each Box and Pot,
and can be bad in any laimuge, even in £ukiab, Arabic,
Armenian, P Or Chinese.

puLV ERMACHER'S

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12/ B ELTS. l'ttivtrurtelter,lrv. of tbe ecicbrateu
Vu:trie.-Chain•Band., .14c.

141LECTHD-ObNEHATINO 53. BANDS,
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Yoiteri iidectriaty.

Lit.CTRO-tiENERATING ss. BANDS,
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disorders.

tioual

RD GENERA TING ss. BANDS,
&e., seut Po.t-free on receipt of Stamp

'RO-GENERATING ss. BANDS,
S. f,r the million—reod Ponaphlet
Ocattoo to

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Ifuetater of a MANURE, established
yenr.. Ai,lea to epp..lbt a ivw n.gp• cutble
lod Commission. Apply by letter addreis—
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

Impurities of the Blood.

These wonderful Pills are valued at the humblest
hearths as well as in the houses of comfort and wealth.
They work a thorough purification throughout the whole
system, without disordering the natural action of any
organ, and eradicate those germs of comp`nints which
consign tens of thousands to an early grave.
. ,

Indigestion, Bilious Complaints, and Sick
Headache.

No organ in the human body is so liable to disorder
as tho liver, and none in more apt, when neglected, to
become seriously diseased. Remember when nausea,
flatulency, or acidity on the stomach warns us that digits.
tion is not proceeding properly, that Holloway's Filla
regulate every function, give strength to every organ,
speedily remove all ceases of indigestion, bile, and sick
headache, and effect a permanent cure.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

TO BUILDERS.

PERSONS willing to CONTRACT for the
ERECTION and CO?dPLETION,of BILLIARD
ROOM MANAUER'S ROOM, dm, cte., and for Addi-
tlODS, Alterations, and Repairs, at the lalhot Hotel,
htourbridge, for the Telbot Hole, Coo jii.s o..moted),
are requested to send in their names 1 honms
Smith, Architect, Ihe Mount Stool brig,, who will coin.
nominate with those selected to lower.
June 6th, 1872.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

BURTON ALBS.
s. d.
BEER Ol2 0 per KW.
ALE, X T
,t X
„ XX
XXX 1 7 0 Less Five per Cent. for Cash
„ F
BITTER BEER 1 10 0
113 0

S. FIMI-ip •
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF

FOREIGN CIGARS,

INCLLDINO THE BEST BRANDS,
N E PLUS ULTRAS, INCOGNITAS, I N FAN TAS, MORALES, CALLIOPES
HENRY CLAY'S, &C.

JUST ARRIVED, DIRECT FROM VIENNA AND HAMBURG,
A large quantity of
CIGAR HOLDERS
AND

SATURDAY, JUNE B, 1872.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

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SPORTING NOTES.

The Royal gathering will take place next week
at Ascot, and if this glorious weather continues
the meeting will be as usual patronized by roy-
alty and the elite of the land. Irrespective of
racing the beautiful scenery and the immense
gathering of the " upper ten " is a scene which
once witnessed will never be forgotten. The
entries for the principal handicaps and cups are
very numerous, and as the Ascot Stakes is the
first set down for decision it shall have my prior
attention. There are 33 entries, but as the ac-
ceptances are not declared while penning this
article, I shall just confine myself to those who
seem the best in, and if allowed to run may
prove remunerative. Don Carlos is honoured
with the top weight of 9st 121 b, and Brother to
Tomato with the minimum of Ist 71b. This is
handicapping with a vengeance, for over a dis-
tance of ground like this race is run—two miles
and a half—how is it possible that a four or five
year old can give four stone five pounds to any
three year old with any pretensions to running;
therefore it is not front amongst the heavy
weights that we may expect to see the winner
spring. King Cole and Palnierstou with Bst 41b
each are not so well in to my thinking as Molly
Cobroy 7st, Freeman 7st 121 b, Sarchedon Out
91b, Whorlton 55t 101 b, and in taking two (with
a ran) commend me to the chances of
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

cIECURITIES.—WANTED, LANDED or
10 HOUSEHOLD SECURITIES for the sums of
£l,OOO, £3OO, £3OO, and £l7O. The amounts are wished
to be advanced forthwith, and can be divided if required.
If Household Properties only, the secrities most be in
thorough and substantial repair and condition.—Apply to
Mr. Phillips Price, Solicitor, or to Mr. Henry King,
Auctioneer; both of Stourbridge.

CAR, CAB & POSTING ESTABLISHMENT
THE CROSS INN, OLD HILL.

J. E. WI-11T1.10121E
Begs to inform the Public that he can supply
CARRIAGES WITH GREY HORSES FOR
WEDDING PARTIES.
PAIR AND FOUR-HORSE BREAKS,
For Picnic and Pleasure Parties,
ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
Also,

CARS, CARS, WAGONETTES, BROUGHAMS,
VEHICLES, C.

N.B.—Horses to Let on Hire by the Day. Week,
or Month.
Orders per Post will receive prompt attention.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

Just published, post free for two stamps.

DEBILITY, ITS CAUSE AND CURE
By HENRY SMITH, M.D., of the Univerity of
Jena, Author of the " Peoples Guide to Health," Ste.
This Pamphlet is a Special Medical Work on the New
TREATMINT, by Medicine only, of Nervous Debility,
Mental and Physical Depression, Palpitations of the
Heart, Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired
Sight and Memory, Indigestion, Loss of Energy and
Appetite, Pains in the Back, Timidity, Self Distrust,
Business, Groundless Fears, Muscular Relaxation, Joe.,
which, it neglected, and in Consumption and Premature
Death. Gives INSTRUCTIONS by which thousands of
Sufferers have been restord to health sad vigour after all
other remedies had failed.
Illustrated with Cases and Testimonials from grateful
patients, with usks or CURE ADoPIED 1:g EACH CAE.
The Pamohlet will be sent free by post to any address on
receipt of two penny stamps.
Also by the same Author,
Twelfth Thousand, 154 illustrations, post free 12 stamps
DLOPLE'S GUIDE TO HEALTH, OR
.1. oLUN...i.ER'S MANUAL. By HENRY matt,
M.D., of the Royal University of Jena. A New Work
on Gymnastics, Movements and Exercises for the Devel-
opment and Stiengtheumg the Human Body, hoe to
Acquire Health and Strength, Secure Long Lite, and
Avoid the lutirmitiea of Olu Age.
Anyone in search of health and vigour of body will
And it uNefal."—Mumung Chronicle.
Addrees, Dr. H. SMITH, 8, Burtch% Crescent, London,
W.C.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

THE ENVILLE GARDENS,

Now in their full rerfectior, will be thrown OPKN to the
PUBLIC on WIIIT-SIONDAI and TUESDAY, and
nvory lne,day and Way in each we, k ti.ronizhauf the
tio.ason Fete. Tickets of Athnissnou 1.0 n,• 1:51 01 the
Eirst•class WINES, SPIRITS. told A LUN-
CHEONS, DINNERS, end TEAS at modetute Prieee.
. .

. .....
nrge and nt 11-venttlanni BEL 1O(.&8 ma lATING
ROOMS, commanding extensive vicas of the
i'dtka and Grouuda of Envllle.
Largo and Excellent STABLING and COACH-
110U1SE accommodation
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CARS, WAGONETTES, OMNIBUS, BREAKS, die.,
may be obtained at the Talbot Hotel, Stdiubridge, for
Parties visiting Emilie.

pOYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.-
t, The GRAND EXHIBITION of PLANTS,
PISUIT, ROSES, nod other CUT FLOW !S, VEGE-
TABLES, HORTICULTURAL BUILDING
DEN IMPLEMENTS, and DECOR:II I'VE AP .1
CE, at the Rowna tinouNus, Aston, Binninghaut,
uesday, 11ednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Ssturday,
Julie 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th, will be 0 PEN LIJ
by

H.R.H. PRINCE ARTHUR,
. • Y, June Inth—Selledoloe Il'i:zea £1,67n
‘) obtained of Mr. A. Forrebt, 10, Llicrry-
.Lreet, I,llwiagham.—ENlßMS CLOSE Juno fhb.

LOWER GROUNDS, ASTON.—
THESEBEAUTIFUL GROUNDS ARE
OPEN DAILY.
SPRING DISPLAY OP ELOWESB.
BOATING on the Lake, which hasb e eniseged d
mode pertectiy safe by the water le sag only 4 ti et 0
10eheK .ftep all over.
SYNY It .nd GILMER'S MILIT ARY P AND will
perform so the New Orchestra every Rowley and satur-
dap, from three till dusk.
ADMISSION 2D. EACH.
On every Friday a GRAND MUSICAL PROMENADE
from five till eight, when Syn)er and Gilmer's Band will
perform a Select Programme of Music. Admission, 64
each; Juveniles, 3d.
The ASSEMBLY ROOM will be OPEN for DANCING
every Monday and Saturday, from 7 till 10.30. Admiasion
64 each.
SEASON TICKETS are now ready. Family TicketA,
21a. Single Admission, lOs 64. These Tickets will ad.
mit to the Promenade.
The ROYAL AG iticutar RAL SOCIETY'S GRAND
SHOW will be Opened by 11.1:11. PRIN Cr. ARTHUR.
OD TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1872.
Particulars in future announcements.
H. G. QUILTER, Proprietor.

COTTAGE SPRING,

WOLLASTON.

ritHE Proprietor of the Above Inn begs to
_L inform his Friendb that he 1).,s made extensive

Alterations in the
PLEA SURE GROUNDS,
of his

Which he trusts will add to tec
Customers.
Admission Free.

THE BOWLING GREEN

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Is in excellent Condition, and is NOW OPENED for the
Sesson.
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ALES & SPISIIS OF ME k 'NEST QUALM.

GEORGE FLI D
CO RRESPON-Daa\TT
OF THE
BIIZMI2GIIAI DAILY GAZETTE
92, lilial I.LET, STOURBRIDGE
A Well-bred BULL, ia kept at G. Borseiei's,
1. Churcb-street, Stourbridge ; also,• Capital Young
BRAWN.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANE.—NfONrutv.
Quietness has been the feature Of the grain trade at
Mark-lane to-day. English wheat has come slowly to
hand Nevertheless, the su ply on offer has Sven sufficient
to me, tall demands, there brine a great want of animathoi in
the inquiry. Prices, however, have beet! supported. With
foreign wheat the market had been moderately supplied. For
all qualities the trade has been quiet, but prices have been
steady. As regards barley, the quantity on offer has not been
extended. The trade has Steen quiet for all descriptions, but
the quotations have been unaltered In malt transactions
have been restrirted. at late rates. Full average supplies of
oats have been on sale. Business has been niostly confined
to the supply of actual wants, and the tenden.•y of prices
has been In favour of buyers. Beans have wad on former
terms. Peas have been dealt in quietly, at late rates. Maize
has tended downwards in value, with a slow trade. Flour
bar been quiet, at previous quotations.
MARK-LANK—WEDNESDAY.
The grain trade to-day ruled quiet. 'rho supplies of Eng-
lish wheat were short. Choice descriptions were firm, and
in fair reqnest, but in other qualities the business doing was
trifling. Barley, hoth malting and grinding, changed hands
slowly, on former terms. There was a good show of oats on
the stands, for which a limited inquiry existed, at prices
ruling somewhat in buyers' favour. Beans and pearls being
scarce maintained their value. Transactions in flour were
restricted, but no material change was apparent in prices.
METROPOLITAN. CATTLE MARKET.—MoanAr.
" • •• • - - -

On the whole, the tone of the cattle trade to-day ;;;;—been
steadier, in sympathy with the inereaaed firmness apparent
in the dead meat trade. The supply of beasts has been short,
and although the quality has been good, there Is a falling off
In the weight of the animals exhibited. The trade has been
firmer, and prices have advanced 24. per Bibs. The beet
Scots and crosses have occasionally made Bs., hut sa. 104.
per 81b. has been the general top figure. From Norfolk,
Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire we received about
1,350 Scots and crosses ; from other parts of Engiland, 300
various breeds ; and um Scotland, 190 Scots and crosses.
There has been only • moderate supply of sheep in the pens.
The demand has not been active, but prices have been main-
tained. The best Downs and half-breds have sold &es& per
Slb., but many really good sheep have not made more than 6s.
81 to on 10d. per 81b. Lambs have been firmer, at from Bs. to
ps per 81b. Calves have changed hands at full prices. Pigs
have been dull and prices unaltered.

Pr alb. 10 gni& offal.
I. d. s. d
To. course beasts.. 8 01 8

d. I. d.
Prime Soutbdown.. 5 10 6 0
Large coarse calves 4 4 5 Q
Prime small ...... 6 4 8 0
, Large hop ••.• 3 04 4
Neat small porkers 4 6 0
Lambs • .......... . 8 o o
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

OLD HILL.

A WIFE BEATER. —At the Police Court, OD Wednes-
day, before Messrs. F. W. 0. Barn and N. Hingley,
Cornelius Woodcock was charged with assaulting his wife
at Darby Hand, on the tat inst. Complainant said the
defendant was in Whitehouse's public-house on the above
date, and she went to ask him for some money. He told
her to go home, and on her refusing to do SO struck her
several times. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was lined
5s and costa; in default one month's imprisonment.
CAUTION TO PVELICANC—John Ashfield, of Bin itheath,
was charged with permitting drunkenness in his house on
the llth of May. Mr. W. Hayes defended. Police-ser-
geant Davis and Police-constable Johnson proved visiting
the defendant's house on the above date, at different
times, and finding drunken men in the house, the Isn't-
lord also being in a state of intoxication. Defendant
was fined 40s and costs.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-08

"BLESS YOU, MY CHILDREN!"

(With Cartoon.)

Let dogs delight
To bark and bite,
It is their nature to :
Let Fre, telt and Prussians madly fight—
Not so, my children, you.
My young ones cries
Should never rise
In angry paoalon's tog? ;
Banish fill °cling and be Wise—
lie friends again Once more.
You understsml—
There—hand in hand,
lie teeing as of out ;
Obey your JUDY'S kind command,
And do as on are told.

There, JOHN, my man,
And JONATHAN,
You'll rie good friends again—
Be brothers—yes, I know you can—
Bleu you, my children, twain !—Judy.