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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

CORRESPONDENCE.

Ire nide it to he distinctly understood that by iasertinp
late', in this coin inn, we de not thereby 'Went fyourselees
with the opinions of OH CUrteXpolldelitS.

Tu the Editor tf the '• Obsereer."

Sla,—l beg to enclose for insertion in the correspons
don.; column of your journal a portion of ii letter Irma
s:onconfortnist Working Man," which I haie
at e:a eaa:_ilent and cheap Protestant paper, the
your.;•!ry truly,
A. tt..7lltitS, CLK., S.A.
Lon/hada, September 21,
hi tb.

"It I am to exercise the privilege of a voter. I will
' faith in
vote for the man who will support the Protestaus
Ireland ; though his political opinions may be elm,
to my own. I am liberal in my political views, but
want security with my liberalism—no gigantic changes
and thm sail lea retrogression. My religious opinion is
that every man may enjoy his own private opinion; and
I would tolerate human Catholicism to the same extent,
but I would allow of no political power to the Church of
Rome, because .1 bolieve that she is, in ISGS, the same
, cruel system that she was is the days of Crsumer,
I Latimer, Hooper, /Ye , only she cannot exercise the same
power as she did then. But while I give to others, let
me have equal liberty in return. I want an open Eng-
lish Bible, and a free and unfettered conscience. For
these one forefathers fought aud died at the hands of the
forefathers of them who are now seeking to enslave us
in the same yoke of bondage.
1 submit the failowiug to my fellow newlymnfranchised
Nonconformists :
Mr. Gladstone says that be desires thadisendowmmt
of the Chureh in Ireland in order Is satisfy the Irish
Homan Catholics.

Mr. irtlit said at Dublin that he blames no one for
holding the opinion • that the only thing that will satisfy
Ireland is the repeal of the Union.'
The Roman Catholic Dean of Limeriek Wrote to Rob-
lin, at the t:me of the banquet to Mr. Bright, ' that the
only remedy for Ireland is the repeal of the Union,'
And th,se three are one. _

If, then, I am a ehristian man, and wish well tO tny
country, I am in duty bound to support the Protestant
faith, and not to give my small help to the ambitious on
the one hand or the designing on the other.—l mu 3011211,
Am., A WoltleiNG MAN."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

TRADESMEN'S ADDRESSES.

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AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER, ANT) GENERAL

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HOMEOPATHIC
MEDICINES AND HANDBOOK.

Greatly enlarged, 300 pages, bound, 19., or by post on
receipt of ii postage stamps.

THE HOM(EOPATHIC FAMILY'
INSTRUCTOR (an Epitome of,) by RICHARD
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

HIMLEY.

A Stock Sale was held at the Dudley Arms Hotel, on
Tuesday last. A numerous and respectable company
were present. After an excellent lunch, to which about
SOO did ample justice, business commenced. The pigs
were first offered with a spirited competition. Next were
the sheep, the quality of which was very good. These
sold very well, especially some tine rams. Cows, calves,
heifers, and fat beasts bold to great advantage. The
horses were sold last. Several very powerful draught
horses brought an excellent price. Everything passed off
very satisfactorily, and it is intended to continue these
sales monthly until further notice. Mr. Hinton, of Pens•
nett, officiated as auctioneer.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

LETTER FROM MR. BRIGHT.

The secretary of the Birmingham Protestant MlRO-
dation, having sent to each of the candidates for the
borough a string of questions, asking their opinion
as to the endowment of Popery, the suppression of
monasteries, the expulsion of Jesuits and Ritualists,
and other matters, Mr. Bright has returned the
following:—

ROCHDALE, Sept. 16, 1568.

Sir,—You must excuse me if I am unwilling to write down a
series of answers to the oneatbms you have sent to me.
When I come to Birmingham I shall be glad to explain any-
thing which is not clearly understood with regard to my
political opinions. I may, however, remark that you advise
ST. extraordinary course when you propose to expel certain
persons from England, and to drive all Ritualists "from the
Church 4,1 England. I need hardly tell you that I am very
hotestant—being much against all priestly imwer ; but I
cannot consent under the name of Protestantism to do what
may be unjust, and what would, in my opinion, create
discord and difficulty throughout the nation.-1 am, very
truly yours, JOHN BRIGHT.
T. T. Horton, Esq.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26


ONWARDS(?).

Great exhibitions, working men's congresses, inter-
national obligations, Atlantic cables, free trade, and
social science are supposed to be dragging the nine-
teenth century at a tremendous pace on to the millen-
nium of civilisation. There is not a doubt of it in the
mind of any reasonable man. It must, therefore, be a
matter of intense satisfaction to hearty enthusiasts in
the cause of progress to note its last leap in the matter
of fire-arms. The new French rifle males a hole on
entering the body "the size of a pea, but inking a
twist in its passage, tears the flesh up to the size of
a large saucer" on quitting it. With this useful
weapon it is said thousands of men can be disposed of
at a fabulous distance at a remarkable death-rate.
So much for the humanising triumphs of the nine-
teenth century! How does this chronological table
read?- -

(l.)-11851—Great Exhibition of All Nations (supposed
(2.) —lnterval of universal peace. Bombardment of
. . .

Sevastopol, Sic., &c.
(3.)-1862—Second great gathering at South Kensing.
on.(eupposeil millennium). Great improvements

in fire-arm.
(44—More universal peace. Magenta, Solferino,

Sadowa, &c., &c.
(5.) —1867 Great Exhibition at l'aris (real millennium
—aupposrl).
(6)—Peace as before, with immense improvements in
fire-arms—and results (—Tomahawk.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE

IRISH CHURCH.

The report of the Third Commission on the Irish
church was issued on Saturday. The commissioners
suggest the abolition 14 the bishoprics of Cashel, Kil-
laloe, Kilmore, and Meath, and the majority are in
favour of leaving one archbishop only, that 14 Armagh
The Primate is to have an allowance of £O,OOO a year,
the Archbishop of Dublin, if continued, £5,000, and
the bishops £5,000 each, with an additional £5OO when
attending parliament. The existing dioceses are to be
re-arranged, all cathedrals and deaneries, except eight,
are to be abmished, but two archdeacons are to be re-
tained for each diocese. All benefices not having a
Protestant population of forty are to be suppressed,
and for this purpose the Ecclesiastical Commissioners
are to have extended posers. The total revenues of
the Irish church are returned at £013,000, and the
rent charge amounts to .4:320,000. There are various
recommendations of a minor character.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

THE TRIAL OF WHELAN.

Telegraphic accounts of the trial of Whelan, who has
since been convicted of the murder of Mr. M'Gee,
dated Ottowa, Sept. 8, say:—
The trial was resumed to-day. The prisoner was dressed
carefully in 'deck. his eye was restless and roving. and he
vainly endeavoured to compress his lips and appear deter-
mined. fie seemed not 80 numb a murderer as a shallow
enthusiast easily led by others. The city swarms with corres-
pondents, detectives, Ac. Around the gaol a regiment is
encamped, and a guard of twenty men receives Wheian every
night. Each mail carries 25 rounds of ball cartridge.
This guard was needed as much to protect Wheian from his
enemies as to hinder him from communication with his
, friends. The loyalists have threatened that if justice is not
• done, they will take Whelan by force and hang him. Public
feeling is intense and the moral conviction is strong that
Whelan is the murderer. Six or seven head centres from
New York and Buffalo are here with money to aid in the
defence, and they are closely watched.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

AGRICULTURAL RETURNS OF GREAT
BRITAIN FOR 1868.

It has not bean practicable to obtain from all parts
of England and Wales the information necessary for
the completion of the Agricultural returns for this
year until the present date. With the view of making
known as early as possible the chief results exhibited
by the Returns, the following particulars are furnished
in anticipation of the publication of the Returns in
detail:

EXTENT OF LAND IN GREAT BRITAIN UNDER
Wheat. Barley. Oats.
Acres. Acres. Acres.
1866 .. 3,350,394 .. 2,237,329 .. 2,759;3.23
1867 .. 3,367,876 .. 2,259,164 .. 2,750,487
1868 .. 3,640,269 .. 2,149,201 .. 2,753,240

INCREASE (*) OR DECREASE (T).
Wheat. Barley. Oats.
Acres. Acres. Acres.
1868 over I *278,384 .. 1109,963 .. 2,753
1867 or 8-2 per ct. or 411 per et. or 0.1 per ct.
1868 over *295,866 .. 188,128 .. 86,653
1866. or 8 8 per ct. or 4'o per ct. or OK per ct.
TOTAL NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK IN GREAT BRITAIN
UPON JUNE 25.
Cattle. Sheep.
1867 .. 4,293,034 .. 18,919,101 ..
1868 .. 5,416,154 .. 90,685,980 ..
INCREASE (*) OR DECREASE (T).
Cattle. Sheep. Pigs.
1868 overt '423,120 .. *1,765,879 .. 8663,122
1807 .. lor 8.5 per ct .. or 0.1 per et. .. or 223 per et.
The amount of land in Great Britain under potatoes in
1868 was 539,554 acres, against 422,217 in 1867 and 498,843
I In 1866.
The acreage under hops in 1868 was 64,488, against 04,284
hi 1567 and 56,575 in 1866.
Statistical Department, Board of Trade, Sept. 19.

2,6E6;979
2,303,b57
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

A DESPERATE STRUGGLE!

About igilf-past two a.m., of the 2nd inst., M.
Charles Antoine, proprietor, aged thirty-one, residing
at Plainfainz, in the Vosges, fired at his wife, the
bullet penetratina the right arm. He then fired at
his wife's cousin. rank Clyde, aged seventeen, the
ball passing through her lsaly. (hi information
reaching the pidice-station, a body of gendarmes re-
paired to the spot, and after sending the wounded
woman to a doctor's house they proceeded to arrest the
murderer. They found him armed to the teeth and
barricaded. When he saw the gendarmes approach-
ing he said "Do not approach ; my double-barrelled
gun is loaded, and also my double-barrelled pistoL I
warn you that I will kill four before I yield." Seeing
that he was determined not to surrender, Bizot gave
orders to the police to load. Viry and Bourreaux,
followed by a police commissioner, entered the house
whilst Bizot and CUR), watched the only passage by
which Antoine could escape. Antoine tired twice
through the flooring of the first story but the bullets
remained embedded in the woisl. The gendarmes re-
plied by tuo shots. The police commissioner then
ordered some straw to be lighted, which forced
Antoine to come to the window, from which he fired
two shots at Bizot and Cliny. He was fired at in re-
turn, and was hit on the left side and in the arm.
But he managed to escape down a cellar, where it
was dangerous to pursue him. A fresh fire was
kindled near the mouth of the cellar, but fearing that
lie would be suffocated, Viry and the police-commis-
sioner boldly descended into the cellar and seized the
murderer after a sharp struggle, although he was
half dead from the fumes. Ile struggle between
Antoine and the police continued for some hours.
The young lady died of her wound at half-past seven
in the evening. No cause is assigned for the commis-
Mon of these crimes.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

MR MILL ON MASTERS AND
WORKMEN.

Mr. Sohn Stuart Mill MP. has addressed the following
letter to the 11lystrared Weekly News, in whose columns the
system of small percentage partnerships between masters
and men has been advocated as a means of adjusting the
differences existing between labour and capital :

'I am quite of opinion that the various forms of
co-operation (amongst which the one most widely
applicable at present to production, as distinguished !
from distribution, is what you teem the system of
small percentage partnerships) are the real and only
thorough means of healing the feud betwe en capitalists
and labourers, and while tending eventually to super-
sede trade unions, are meanwhile a natural awl
gradually increasing corrective of their operation. I
look also with hope to the ultimate working of the
foreign combination. The operatives are now fully
alive to this part of the case, awl are begining to try
how far the combination principle among labourers for
wages admits of its becoming international, as it has
already become national instead of only local, and
general instead of being confined to each trade without
help from other trades. The final experiment has
thus commenced, the result of which will fix the limits
of what the trade union principle can do. And the
larger view of questions which these considerations
open up, and which is already visibly enlightening the
minds of the more advanced work-people, will dispose
them more and more to look for the just improve.
ment of their condition rather in becoming their own
capitalists, or allying themselves on fair conditions
with the owners of capital, than in their present
uncomfortable and often disastrous relations with them.
—.T. S. MILL
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

THE BITE OF A VIPER.

An accident f a very extraordinary character ,has
just occurred at Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Some time
ago Mr. Davis, a chemist and druggist, carrying on
business in that town, became possessed of a viper, and
forming the idea that he would be able to tame it, he
placed it in a box, kept it as a pet, and became much
attached to it. He was in the habit of feeding it and
talking to it, aid apprehended no danger from it. A

lea' days ago the creature became very much excited
by some cause, and showed a great deal of irritation.
Mr. Davis was under the belief that he would be able
to soothe it, and with a feeling, as the result showed,
af over confidence, he put his hand into the box,
and proceeded to stroke the reptile down the back.
Instead of becoming quiet DA he had anticipated, the
snake became more incensed—erected its neck, and
darting forward, bit him on the finger. Mr. Davis
at once closed the box, and, knowing the dangerous
character of the viper's venom, he took the precau-
tion to make an incision into the part of the finger
where the bite had taken effect and to suck the wound,
in the hope thereby of extracting the poison before the
absorbent vessels had had time to take it up. Notwith-
standing this precaution, the poisonous effects of the
bite soon began to show themselves. First the hand,
aml then the ann began to grow irritable and to swell;
then the whole sy stein became affected, and in the
course of a very short time the unfortunate gentleman
was in a state of great agony and suffering. Medical
assistance was invoked, and the surgeon of the works
attended and applied the remedies which he thought
most likely to counteract the effects of the virulent
poison. For a time Mr. 1 htvis was NO ill that it was
feared that his injurics must terminate fatally. He
has, however, since rallied under the treatment to
which he has been subjected by his medical adviser,
and it is hoped that all danger is now over. In all
probability the injured gentleman owed his only chance
! of recovery to the prompt measures he adopted in order
,to abstract the poisonous matter. Had he permitted
the whole of it to become absorbed into his system, it
: is believed that death must have resulted.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

BURGLARY AND ATTEMPTED
MURDER.

About 2 o'clock on Monday morning dreadful shrieks
were heard proceeding from No. 6, Tavistock-crescent,
Notting-hill, London, the residence of Mrs. Langley, a
widow lady, of about 20 years of age. Shortly after-
wards her bedroom window was raised and she threw
herself into the garden beneath. When picked up by
those attracted by her cries she was found to be in a
shocking condition. Her face was gashed in a terrible
manner, and part of her skull had been chopped off.
There was also a severe gash on the leg. 'Medical
assistance was at once obtained, but though she was
found to be alive, she is in such a condition that no
hope is said to be entertained of her recovery. Upon
a search of the house being mmle it was found that
there had been a robbery and attempt at murder.
The wounds had been inflicted with a butcher's
chopper, and the police found that the murderer in
his hurry to escape had left his hat and boots behind
him. The burglar, it is believed, only succeeded in
making off with two five-pound notes. A full des-
cription of a person suspected has been given to the
police.

The following are the authentic details of the dread-
ful affair : —About twelve months ago a person took
the house 64 (not 6), Tavistock-street, Notting-hill,
and said that she was a widow. She stated also that
her name was Russell, not Laylarel. She was waited
upon by a young servant girl named Sale. The girl's
family lived in a street off the Portland-road, Notting-
hill. She had no followers, and was very much liked
by her mistress. On Sunday night she and her
mistress went to bed in different ammo. All was then
quiet, and no other person ought to have been in the
house. At about three o'clock on Monday morning
a little bull dog that generally slept in Mrs. Russell's
room growled. Mrs. Russell awoke, and saw a light.
She became alarmed, jumped out of bed, and said,
"Who is that?" She at first thought it was the girl.
The person addressed made no answer. Mrs. Russell
went towards the light. It was blown out. She then
felt a sharp blow on the forehead. The room was the
second floor back one, and she rushed towards the
window of it. While she was throwing up the window
her unknown assailant still struck at ler. She leapt
out and fell on the soft earth beneath. Her screams
brought the neigh',ours. 'Upon their arrival Dr.
Harding was sent for, and he found that a piece of
Mrs. Russell's skull had been chopped off the forehead.
The brain was exposed. She is thirty-four years of
age. The house has been robbed of two Eli notes, a
purse, and 10s. in silver. In the kitchen were found
a pair of boots, the property of the brother of the girl
(a soldier), who states that she knows nothing about
the affair. Her mistress believes her. lier brother is
only twenty years of age. He was living with his
family the night before she outrage was committed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

EAST WORCESTERSHIRE.

ALL CONSERVATIVES who have received
NOTICE of OBJECTIONS to their RIGHT to
VOTE for the Stourbridge and Hagley Polling District,
are requested to communicate forthwith to the under.
signed, who will attend to the same, free of charge.

CHARLES W. COLLIS,
Conservative Registration Agent,
Stoutbridge.

THE GREAT OXON "SPEC."
CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES, ISO.
TICKETS ARE NOW READY.

To prevent diaappointtuent apply at once at 92, High.
street, Stoarbridge.

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Fire Office that keeps an ENGINE in the neighbour-
hood. .

0000.
The Phienit Fire Office keeps two Enginea—one at
Stourbfidge, and one at the Lye.
For the keys of the Engine at Stourbridge, apply at
the Talbot Hotel, or to Mr. Jones, Blacksmith.
Enville-
street, and for those of the flue at the Lye, to Mr. John
Robins, Builder.

Informal as to the tering of Insurance eau be had
on Application to the Agent, at No. 76, liigh-street,
Stourbridge.

MISSES M. AND E. FOWLER,

DRESS & MANTLE MAKERS,

92, HIGH-STREET, STOCRIAIDGE.

MR. JAMES DosTox HEYS; Professor
of Mosi,, II igh.etreet, Cradley Heath.
N.ll.—All kinds of Musical lu,trunients tuned and
repaired.
New Music at Half-price.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

THE STOURBRIDGE RAILWAY

COMPANY.

The Seventeenth Ordinary Meeting of the
above company was held at the office of Messrs.
Harvard, Shepherd, and Harward, on Thursday
afternoon last; \V. Akroyd, Esq. in the chair.
There were also present C. E. Swindell, Esq.,
W. T. Adcock, Esq., J. Harward, Esq., and the
Rev. IL A. Woodgate, of Belbroughtuu. The
Report was brief.
The Chairman moved that the report and
statement of accounts (taken as read) be re-
ceived and adopted; which was seconded by Mr.
Swindell, and carried.
. . .

_
The report stated that the Directors regretted
to inform the proprietors of the death, since
their last meeting, of their respected colleague,
Mr. Lewis, and Mr. W. Watkins, one of the au-
ditors of the company The Qnut of £2,298,118,
and £389,418 stood to the credit of the revenue
accounts of the respective proprietors, which
enabled the directors to propose the payment of
dividends at the usual rate of 4 per cent. per
annum.

The Chairman moved that a dividend of 4 per
cent, per annum be paid to the proprietors of
the Stourbridge Railway, and the Stourbridge
Extension Railway; which was seconded by Mr.
C. E. Swindell.
The motion was carried. _

The other business was merely formal.

A vote of thanks to the Chaiiman, closed the
proceedings.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

TO FIRE BRICK MANUFACTURERS.

AParty having Business Premises in the
centre of the lowa of Longton, Staffordshire,
Potteries, with • piece of land fronting the principal
eet, wishes to make arrangements with a manufactu-
rer for the SALE of First-class FIRE BRICKS,
SEWERAUE, and CHIMNEY PIPES.— Address,
S S.B.—Obseerer Office.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

Yours very truly.
EDWARD LEVI.

fligh•etreet, Sept. 21, 1563.

"I have been long convinced from the whole tenor of
ancient history that Constantine's calling himmelf
Christian, and pouring that flood of wealth and honour on
the Chriatian Church, the clergy in particular, was pro•
ductive of more evil to the Church than all Lire ten per.
secutions put together. From the time that power,
riches, and honour of all kinds were heaped area the
Christians, vice of all kinds came in like &flood both on
the clergy and laity. From the time that the Chu Lfi
and State—the kingdoms of Christ and of the world—
were so strangely and unnaturally blended tagether,
Christianity and Ileattionkia ware so thoroughly incor-
porated with each other that they will hardly ever on
divided till Christ comes to reign upon earth. so that we
have terrible proof that it was then and has ever 61111 A
been covered with the woke et the hotteettees pit."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

INTERCHANGE OF CIVILITIES!

The proceedings in the Revision Courts of Dublin
on Saturday were characterised by bitter conten-
tion, and in some instances offensive personalities;
between the professional gentlemen. and the bar-
risters. In one of the revising barrister's court
a claim having been rejected where the ap-
plicant was alleged to have sublet his moms,
but denied it himself, Mr. O'Shaughnessy, who ap
peared for the Liberals, complained that a Conserva-
tive inspector had been believed in preference to the
claimant, added, "but that is just what he would
expect." The Barrister intimated that if such observa-
tions were repeated, he would not allow Mr. O'Shaugh-
nessy to remain there. Mr. O'Shaughnessy rejoined
that he would make what observation he thought
necessary. The Barrister expressed his intention, if
a contempt of court were committed, to exercise him
powers which the Act conferred. What effect the
threat had may be inferred from the fact that similar
observations were made in other cases, and Mr.
O'Shaughnessy remarked that the court was "the
ridicule of the whole kingdom." Such interchanges of
personal remarks enlivened but did not expedite the
proceedings.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

OYSTERS.

Oh no, we never lunch on 'ern,
Their name is never heard ;
Those natives we don't munch on 'em
Remains untrinint'd the beard.
We hear their price is going down
Again to one-and-two
Except for enema half-a-crown
A dozen will not do.
Tenpence a dozen" caught my eye,
And so I went and bad one,
The first was good the neat, oh my!
Was suds a jolly bad one.
To me the oyster man replied,
When I had called him Caitiff,
Under two shillings he defied
Me, now, to get a native.
Anti so, until the price goes down
To what it used to be,
On Oysters, I 11 not lunch in Town,
They won't go down with me. —Po ach.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

To the Editor (y. the "Obtkreer."

Sin,—ln your last paper, through the kindness of your
correspondent the llce. A. Rogers, ou reeotnniend to
the careful consideration of the Wesleyans of Stout.
bridge," a letter in which it is stated •• Mr. Wesley woe
evidently governed by principle." As we are not told
what that principle was, and many of the Weslevans of
18tourbridge being better acquainted with Mr. Wesley's
principle of elperiniental and practical Christianity than
with any principle of church policy, will you, for their
careful consideration, insert in your next Issue the fol-
lowing extract from Wesley's worl:e, Bvo. ed., page it,
. and oblige . .
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

CRADLEY HEATH, STAFFORDSHIRE.

91,0 be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. L. B.
ALLEN. on TeemnAY.l3th OCTOBER, 1888, at the
Rome of Mr. V. H. Nock. the Fern WAYS INN, CR All-
LEY HEATH. nt Six o'clock in the Evening, subject to
conditions then to be profit...ea :
A valuable FREEHOLD DWF.LLING-ITOUSE. with
Wheelwrights Shopping, Outbuilding,. Land, find
Premise, thereto belonging, or ocenpied therewith.
militate at. or near. Fox Oak. at Cradley Heath, in the
Parish of Rowley Regis, in the County of Stafford. npon
the turnpike road leading from Cradlmy Heath to Neth-
erton. end now (trollied by John Cole, and the site
whereof contain, 530 square yard, or thereabout,.
For further particular, minty to Mr. Wight, solicitor;
or the Auctioneer; both of Dudley.

TALBOT INN, BELBROUGHTON,
311,1,cay between Beamayrore and Stourbridge.

HALF:YEARLY STOCK SALE.

MITE NEXT SALE will be held se above, en
lifovnsv. the 19th day of Ocronza next.
Early Entries are respectfully solicited.
W. COTTON, Auctioneer, Bromsgrova.

TO be SOLD, a Large Quantity of Blue and
_L White POTATOES.—For particulars, apply to
Mr. E. Kindon, Wollaston.

mo LET. —A Five.quarter 3IALTIIOUSE,
1 with every convenience.—Apply to Mrs. Brown,
Star and Anehor, Coventry•street, Stourbriage.

MO be LET, a large MALTHOU SE, suitable
tor the above, or a Warehouse, situated at Lower
Swinton', within Five Minntes Walk of the Railway
Station.—Apply to Mr. H. Aaron, Oldawinford, near
Stearbridge.

MO be LET,and may be entered upon mime-
dintely, a capital CONFECTIONERY and SUGAR
BOILING BUSINESS, situate in the best part of
Dudley, and now doing a very good trade. Fixtures to
be taken to. Rent low. Satisfactory reasons for the
present proprietor leaving.—For particulars, and to treat,
imply to Mr. John Stokes, Auctioneer, 1, Uniou.street,
Dudley,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

LIALESOWEN.

ASSArI.TINII THE roLICE..—At the Petty Sessions, on
Tuesday last, before F. L. Smith, F. W. G. Barre, and
S. Danbury, Esqrs.. George Woodhall was charged by
Police-constable Smith with assaulting him on the 23rd
silt, while in the execution of his duty. From the evi-
dence of the officer, it appears that about four o'clock on
the morning of the above date he was on duty when he
saw the defendant, with three others, getting mushrooms,
at Lutley. Defendant and other. sit about him and beat
him in a mer:its, L.- was on the ground
one of the men ja.nped upon La. chest, and the defend-
act struck him several times. After hearing three wit-

neeses for the defence whom, evidence went to prove In
aiili, the Bench committed the defendant to take
trial at the next Worcester geseions.
BASTARDY CA-r. —Felix If ickett way vnertmoned by
Mary Ann li,ng to chow cringe why be Ahnuld not env-
port her Alecitinytte child, of which she elleged be wen
the father. After hearing the evidence of two witneasee,
the Bench made an order for defendant to pay ids lid per
wee.

Dm-mut:nit Cottnurr.—Joaenli Dingley was ehareed
by Superintendent Overend with brine drank and die.
orderly on the 6th inst. Police.conatable Smith said he
was 01.1 duty at fiaabnry. Red on the above date Arfend•
ant syss 1015( drunk in the street and swearing. as the
penile were coming from cim!,el. Witness pnt defend-
• 7, several I'me :•t 'le wnulil'lr.t go Sway
Defendant was in the :othit a piling 111 ank. and had
been fined before. MIA 5s and costs ; in default 14
days.
THE SURY T.V.Tfl.—The Jury Lista for the various
townships of the parish were passed.

SATURDAY, BEPTEMBER 2, ilu.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

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A SAD ACCIDENT.

A loss of life while bathing has just taken place
under very painful circumstances at Ouistreham, a
small watering place on the coast of Normandy. The
deceased was a young lady named Le Come, aged
nineteen, who had been staying there with her family.
Previous to leaving, they had gone to the beach to
bathe for the last time; Madame Le Cesne, with the
younger children, remained near the shore, while
Mffile. Berthe, with the governess, Miss Fletcher, both
of whom were good swimmers, went farther out.
After disporting for some time in the water, which warm
about up to their shoulders, they were about to rest
themselves by floating, when Millie. Le Cesne was
seized by a large wave and carried completely out of
her depth. Miss Fletcher endeavoured to go to her
assistance, but was unable to reach her in time, and
the unfortunate young lady struggled in vain to get
back, and presently disappeared. This painful scene
was witnessed by the mother, whose screams brought
several persons to the spot, and the body of Millie.
Berths was at length recovered by a customs officer
named Ballot, but all efforts to restore life were
unavailing. Miss Fletcher was also brought to the
shore insensible, but afterwards recovered.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

A STRANGE AFFAIR.

An extraordinary attempt at murder was made
three nights back at Lyons, in the Rue de la Platil•re.
A retired tradesman, named Tardieu, still does some
business in bill discounting, for which he has a small
office in the above-named street. He called there on
his way home from a cafr, and was unlockingthe door of
the inside-room, when he wasstruck to the ground insen-
sible by a blow on the head with some heavy instrument
from some stranger concealed in the passage. His
assailant then pushed him into the room, and after
stabbing him several times in the head, neck, and body,
was, it is believed, about to rob the place when the
tenant of the floor above, named Riviere, and a
restaurateur adjoining, N. Randin, hearing the noise,
entered the premises, and the man hastened to escape,
leaving behind him a hat, a handkerchief, and an um-
brella. M. Tardieu soon after partially recovered, and
although over 70 years id age is expected to survive.
Some persons beheve that the motive of the attack was
not robbery but vengeance. Later accounts state that
H. Tardieu insists that no attempt was made tomurder
him, and that the injuries he sustained were caused by
his falling downstairs in the dark. The police refuse
, to believe him, holding the umbrella and hat to be
conclusive proofs.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26

POTAIOIfB.

The markets are heavily supplied with potatoes. The
demand has been inactive at our quotations. The import
into London last week consisted of 4,4:48 sacks, 115 tons,
1,089 bags from Dunkirk ; 1,440 bags from Harlingen ; 306
sacks, 370 bags front Rotterdam; 796 packages, 100 sacks from
Antwerp; 40 tons from Barilcur ; 117 bags, 234 sacks from
Boulogne ; 135 sack', 75 bags from (Intend; 224 sacks, 8 bags
from Calais ; 25 hags from Havre ; 65 tons from I istion ; and
486 sacks, 1 bag front Brussels. English Begets, 1205. to.
1605.; Rocks, 705. to 100 s. ; Scotch Regents, 1005. to 1405.
French, 605. to 100.
HOPS

With hut few exceptions picking has been concluded. The
yield, although not so extensive as it was at one time antici-
pated, is still large, being equal in quantity to a duty of
about 1;240,000. The quality is very various. Increased
supplies are on sale at market. Fine parcels, being scarce,
have sold steadily, at full currencies. Middling and low
sorts have changed hands quietly. The import into London
last week consisted of 67 hales from flamburgh, 43 Antwerp,
64 Dunkirk, 116 IttAteniam, 70 Bremen, and 1 bale from
Ostend. Mid and East Bents, 31. 10s. to 71. ; Weald of Bents,
31. to at.; Sussex, 2/. 10s. to 4/ Cs. ; Farnhams, 4/. 10a to
6/. 10s. : Coventry, 4/. 4s. to 51. la.; Bavarians. 51. 55. to
gs. 65.; Belgians, 31. 55. to 3/. 13w; Yearlings, 3/. 10s. to
M. 10s. per cwt.

HER MAJESTY'S RECOGNITION OF A
HIGHLANDER ON THE RIGHI.
"A Highlander Abroad," in a letter to the Inverness
Courier, giving a few notes of a recent visit to Switzer-
land, relates the following incident :—"A few days
after 'doing° Mount Pilatus, we made a patty to ascend ;
the Righi, which is much easier to accomplish. A __. _. .
panorama of three hundred miles in circumference is WOOL
visible from the summit! While we were admiring the ' iiii Pe'tPerdiilia.cifantchee,
paTlehaveasnoologiiroanial improvement to IT‘t.--
an
view, we observed a party of ladies on horseback coin- the demand for all qualities has ruled heavy, at a decline ot
ing up to the flagstaff where we all were standing. The ii to mi. per lb. English wool has moved off slowly, at
first pony was led by a stout, handsome fellow in the about late rates. The import into London last week consisted
Highland dress, and we coon saw that the visitor was of 2,511 bales from the Cape and 2,175 from Sydney.—Current
sh wool :—lffeeces.—Southdown hoggets,
leBgwitohf Ely,t
carno ilv da nategtuheerrtYo7,lnnllee- , prices
cet
ids . of
18E. nagiilli. •, Leicester ditto, Is. ad. to Is. gjd, per lb.
the Queen, accompanied by the two princesses,
Is Mi. to la. 4(1. ; half-breds, la 44d. to la sd. ; Kent
.._, I fleeces, Is. 30. to Is. ad. ; Southdown ewes and wethers,
roArgurpa,
rtthyesooMnarcmhixio:
miring the scene from every. point of view. The sorts—Clothing, Is. 2d. to Is. 74.; combing, Is, Oct. U.
Queen looked well and pedectly happy. As she la. bid. per lb.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-28

Our AS,onbon Qorrtponbtnt.

TWe deem it right to ,ate tnat we to not at elf times
Malta), ourselves elth (me erre‘poielente opimons.j
The London season, which will soon be in its
climacteric (is climacteric the right word, or ought Ito
say zenith, or acme, or what?) has undoubtedly been
already enlivened by her Majesty having to some
extent abandoned that seclusion which, however
it might be regretted, is so easily accounted for. And
there is promise for the future. Retrospect and
prospect are alike cheering. Drawing-rooms, the visit
to Aldershot, the inauguration of the statue of the
Prince Consort at Cambridge, the laying of the first
stone of St. Thomas's Hospital, the patronage of the
Female School of Art—all are topics on which the
Queen's loyal subjects like to converse, and it is diffi-
cul (to draw any but one conclusion from them, and
that is a satisfactory one. It is said that her Majesty
intends to pay a visit to Germany during the summer.
We should all, perhaps, be more pleased to hear that
she were going to Ireland; but the visit to places so
endeared to the royal widow by such tender associa-
tions is after all "a touch of nature which makes the
whole world kin."
The leading topic of discussion among those who
give their minds to the ever-vexed whirlpool of politics
is the Irish question— still the Irish question. When
the session oommenced it was the prevailing opinion

yells, groans, and cries of all sorts, and the
speakers were so much interrupted by hisses and
insulting ejaculations that the chairman was ulti-
mately compelled to dissolve the meeting." It is not
by such means as these that principles can triumph.
Trades'-unionists have much to say in favour of the
object which binds them together, and they have
plenty of advocates with ability tosupport their vows.
Why then resort to "hisses and insulting ejacula.
Eons," This is one way of announcing to the world
that trades' unionism cannot support fair argument,
which is an assertion that, but for such violent
measures as these, few would have the courage to
make.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-28

Tnr, IRON TRADE.

There was a larger attendance at Wolverhamp-
ton, on Wednesday. than has been enstornery
lately. This was probably owing to the fact
that the Preliminary Meeting would take place
next day (Thursday), and it was desired to dis-
miss the " probabilities." In such a discassion
the different members of the trade were chiefly
ocenpied daring the greater part of the meeting.
Varied opinions were expressed. 'Change may
be said to have been pretty egnally divided in
, opinion—some contending that there most be a
drop alike in wages and in iron, to be followed
by a reduction in coal and in miners' wages;
while others contended that there would he a
drop in wages alone and others. again (and ,
amongst these some of the most influential) that
there would be no alteration declared eithar in
iron, in coal, or in the wages of ironworkers or
miners. The Preliminary Meeting was certainly
never anticipated with greater expectation. The
demand can hardly be said to have improved.
Of the two, perhaps there is an improvement,
but it is so little as to be scarcely perceptible.
The estate of Tinsley and Wright is gone into
banknintey, and tht of Morcott, Wright, and
Cr,. will have to follow; bat a better dividend
than usual is looked for in each case.

On Thursdity, the preldminery meeting ot the
Ironmaeters Association wee held at the Hen ,
and Chickens Hotel, Birmingham, when there
was a very numerous attendance of ironmasters
rotra the district of enth Stafftittlthito and
rest Worcestershire. The meeting was Fe- !
sided over by Mr. George Barker, of the Chilling.
ton ironworks, the chairman of the " panel"
for the current year. The principal point be. ;
fore the meeting was 89 to tho future price of ;
iron, which, of course, mutely depended upon
any measure that might he taken for a read.
justment of the wages scale. This question
was debated at some length, the meeting being
occupied nearly Voir hours lii coining to a deci-
sion upni it. Some of tlie leading houses in
the district, which arc understood to posess ad.
vantages in the manufacture of iron, lacked by
Some of their neighbourr, now, no formerly,
stoutly objected to any reduction; but, eventu.
ally, the following resolution was carried by a
majority, and it was intimated that those iron-
masters who formed the minority would Regal-
OPe in the decision of the meeting—" That the
price of bar iron is declared at n. per ton—:i.e.,
a reduction of 10s, per ton on present list rates
—and that puddlers' wages be reduced is. per
ten, and all other wages in propertien ; and
that fourteen day's notice be given on Saturday
next."

The tone of the trah is still simmlarly quiet.
ft was renmrkel on Thor lay, on 'Change, how-
ever, that for Staffordshire marked iron, specifi-
cations are coming in fairly for delively early
In the next quarter.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-28

VAUXHALL INN, STOURBRIDGE.

riIITIS INN, which has linen newly enlarged,
J. will be OPENED Tun; Day by JOHN MARTIN.
with a welloielected STOCK of ALES, WINES, and
SPIRITS.
J. M. and his Wife, have as servants for many years in
a large Hotel, gained much experience in the trade, and
hope by a determination to supply good 1irti.14.4 with
attention and civility to merit the approval of their
customers.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-28

MILLIONS AND MILLIONS.
(From Pouch.)

The Emperor has published a Pamphlet, showing
thst the Napoleons owe their Imperial position to
thirty millions of votes.
Mr. Horn has published a pamphlet showing that
the present Imperial Government, for fifteen years,
has cost the country SOO millions of francs a year more
than the Governments which preceded it. In other
words, we have Napoleon debtor to France 30,000,000
of votes, France creditor to Napoleon, 31:000,000,000
of francs. So that every vote has cost France 1,033
francs £4l Is., or thereabouts.
This strikes us as very handsome interest indeed for
fifteen years loan of a Napoleon.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-28

SAMUEL INSULL,

AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER, AND GENERAL
AGENT,
BRIERLEY

All Business ptnetually attended to. Charges strictly
Moderate. Money advanced upon every deseriptiou of
Household Foruiture, Stuck, for absolute sale.

CHEAPES f PASSAGE
TO ALL THE COLONIES.

NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, CAN-
ADA, AMERICA, VANCOUVER'S ISLAND,
Le., by Steamers and Sailing Vemiela, regularly des
patched from Lon Liverpoel, &e.
Apply to Edwaid Bent, huitgration Odices, Bent-
street, Brierley.hill.
Information given Iris to intending Emigrants. Pas-
sage Warrants and Bounty Ticket,. attended to. Outfits
siways on hand, and may be had at theshorteet notice.

CATHERWELL TIMBER YARD,
eCtEFt UNION•STREET, STOURBP.IDGE.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-28

SIMEON BATEMAN

BEGS to return his sincere thanks to hie
numerous patrons for the libernl support con.
bar 4 open hint since his corn nencemint in liminess in
the miigiim 'limber Truk, mid beg+ to lama them
tart hoeing commenced in Foreign Tiuibir, trusts. by
keeping wellaelected Stock, to main their petronago
S. B. is prepared to Tender for Feiking of ;my de.
acriptioti, Plain and Ornamental Gates, itc.

TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, DEALERS,
AND OTHERS.

W. BARNES AND CO.,
MEAT, POULTRY, GAME, AND EGG
SALESMEN,
BUTTER FACTORS, AND PROVISION
MERCHANTS, Sm.,
GILBERT'S PASSAGE, CLAIM MARKET,
L U X U N.

Aivß. and C,L, are open to receive CON-
. SIGNMENTS of the above, being enabled to
mai.) high prices. The above Market being rooNtardiran-
tageously situated near the Strand, by the New Inns of
Court, id the centre for the We-t End Trade, colubined
with wally years' experience, 1:11.11.1,8 gond returns.
NB.—No e.oinexion with any other boo.e of the .ftme
Dame.

ACCOUN re FISTED O.ULY.

APOLLO STUDIO
[ADJOINING TIM SCHOOL OF ART]

11 . 13 "

PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, STOURRRIIRTE,
BEGS to inform the Public that he takes
PHiIOU.IiIS of One or Two Per noel. 513
per Dozen ; a whole Family or Group of Six or Eight
Persons, at Ss peeD 'cell. Specimens of every style may
be inspected at Ho• studio.
Parhes wishing eon have their Photographs Painted in
Oil or w.orr Odom,
H. R. will take entire schools', regardless of numbers.