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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

MR. SPURGEON'S HEALTH.

The Rev. C. H. Spurgeon continuer*, according to
the latest account, reoeivea or aim, [Lewdy to improve
in health. Oa Sunday the morning and evening
services at the Metropolitan Tabernacle were conducted
by the Rev. E Hervey Evans, of Carnarvon, and the
following letter from Mr. Spurgeon was read at the
early service :
" Menton°, Christmas Day.—Dear Brethren—l am
now much better. The weather is so charming that it
makes me gather strength, and it takes the rheuma-
tism out of me. I believe that I shall rapidly recover,
and lam full of gratitude to God that it is 80. I have
had a sharp turn of affliction, but it has been com-
paratively short because of the sunny clime and the
lovely weather. Had I been with you in the frost and
fog I should nut have left my bed for an hour. I
am sorry that I mukt be longer away from the people
of my love, but it is evident that Bo it must be. May
those who occupy my place be divinely instructed and
blessed. My heart's desire and prayer is that the
special services may be the best you have ever held.
There must be a general effort if the noon prayer
meeting is to succeed, but it has to be done. Mr.
Jackson Wray wrote to tell me of your great prayer
meeting and collection. I had heard of it from others,
but the repetition was still pleasing to me. Sure'y I
have the b !et of people to deal so lovingly with their
poor cripple of a minister. God bless you all! I wish
you most earnestly a happy new year. The Lord
be with you all Yours most lovingly, C. H.
SrIIEGEON."

The Irish Times stab.g that the constabulary are
busily engaged in collecting statistics as to the condition of
the country. Some farmers, not comprehending the cause
of the inquiries, have been reluctant to give the Informa-
tion. In every district a return had also to be made of the
landlords, their acreage, and the names and addresses of
their agents, Information is also sought for as to the actual
amount of destitution.

The intelligence of the death of Mr, Hepworth
Dixon, after a few hours' illness, will be received with
general regret. Mr. Dixon, who seemed never to have
fully recovered the effects of the shock on hearing of the
sudden death of his 11011 a few weeks ago, was seized with an
apoplectic fit on Saturday morning, at his residence, St.
James's-terrace, ilegent's-park, London, and from this he
never rallied. He was the son of Mr. Abner Dixon, of
noimarth and Kirk Burton, in the West Riding of York-
and was born at Manchester on the 80th of June 1821;
consequently he }vas in his 59th year. He was editor of the
4the7lcons from 1853 to 1869, and was the author of a large
number of weilknown works, including the "Life of Wil-
," in which Macaulay's charges againtt the founder
liam Penn
of pennaylvania were first met; the "Life of Admiral
...NeW America," "Spiritual Wives," and "Free
Dixon -was ss lattice of thkveace, /or the
Fund.
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0 . tel'ileall'eatalnbearritipistrorraotif the
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county of
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

THE LARGEST ORGAN IN THE
WORLD.

One of the most remarkable organs ever yet de-
signed is about to be erected at Garden City, Long
Island, at a cost of about 40,000 dollars (says the
Globe). It will in the first place be larger than that
in our own Albert Hall, which is now well-known to
be the largest in existence. The latter has ill stops,
while the one planned for the cathedral in Garden
City is to have 120 or thereabout. It is to be erected in
the chancel of the cathedral, where the organist will
sit but, supplementary portions of the insrument will
be placed in a distant part of the building. Then is
a room under the tower shut off from the nave of the
cathedral by a stained-glass window, It is within this
room that the subsidiary organ is to be locked, tho
stained window being made by means of elec-
tricity, to open and close at the will of the
organist, who will thus have a novel and powerful
swell at command. Another portion of the instru-
ment constituting an echo organ" is to be placed
in the ceiling of the cathedral, while a fourth por-
tion will be down in a chapel underneath the chancel,
constructed so that the instrument may be played
down below as well as above. Each part of the instru-
ment will have a vox humana, and the whole, of
course, will be under the control of a single per.
former, Perhaps the most remarkable—and it may
perhaps prove the lean admirable—of the features
of this new organ will be an arrangement by which,
In addition to the 120 stops., the organist may, if he
of Brother
the thunderous
reputation effects.
o
pleases, bring in the bells in the church tower to
lasidananiddeaa well
lin
Jonathan for a love of all things loud and large,
Travellers on the Continent will be familiar with
worthy of most
f
belfry music played somewhat after the manner of an
organ, but the actual combination of the organ and
bells is, so far as we are aware,. novel, The bellows
for the organ are, of course, specially designed and are
to be worked by hydraulic engines. For the electric
part of the apparatus a small Gramme magneto.
machine will be provided, It is expected that it will
be completed next spring.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN.

Her Majesty promptly made inquiries as to the dreadful
disaster. The following message was received by Provost
Brownlee from Sir Henry Ponsonby on Monday afternoon :
"Sir Henry Ponsonby, Osborne, to the Provost of
Dundee.

"can you give me any particulars of the appalling
calamity reported to have taken place at Tay-bridge?
The Queen is inexpressibly shocked, and feels most
deeply for those who have lost friends and relatives in
this terrible accident."
The Provost replied to Sir Henry, giving him fall details
of the accident.

I have just received the following statement from
Thomas Barclay, the signalman in the cabin at the
south end of the bridge (says the Correspondent of
the Daily Telegraph) :
"The gale," he says, "was nery severe. I have been at
the cabin since the bridge opened, and I don't recollect
so stormy a night, It was almost as rough on Sunday
morning between one and two o'clock. The wind
sometimes came in terrible 'gusts. There was a
train from Newport crossed the bridge at eight
minutes patt six It was blowing very heavy at the
time, hut the wind afterwards increased in fury. At
eight minutes past seven I received word from Newport
that the Edinburgh train had left their station, and 1 im-
mediately transmitted the intelligence to the signalman at
the north end of the bridge. Signals were then in perfect
working order, and the signal was received from the north
end, Ali right.' My signal cabin is about thirty yards from
the bridge, just at the junction of the Edinburgh and New-
port line. The train passed my cabin at thirteen
minutes past seven o'clock, and went upon the
bridge. I could not tell how many carriages there were.
It appeared to be an ordinary sized train, and seemed to
consist of eight or nine carriages. With use in the cabin
was a surface•man, named John Watt, who continued to
gaze at the train throtigh the window of the box. Sad-
denly he exclaimed, There's something wrong. Either
the train •is over the bridge or the girders are
down.' Watt, on reflection, Is thoroughly positive
he saw the tail lights going down into the water,
peamfineneaMia 11117lagaleen
.t.shower of sparks,
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sound was heard, only the wild shrieks of the storm. I
myself immediately became apprised otherwise that a
terrible catastrophe had occurred. My signal communica-
tion had bun cut. We immediateli came outside paid ran
up to the bridge, but upon it we found it Impossible to
venture on account of the tempestuous wind. Next we ran
to the right and then to the left, and endeavoured to
make out Dy the somewhat Interrupted moonlight it
the bridge were Intact, or if any signs could be seen of the
train. On neither point could we satisfy ourselves. We set
off for Newport, to endeavour to learn lithe train bad
arrived at Dundee. By this time it was going on to ten
o'clock. At Newport we found that telegraphic communica-
tion had been severed also; we therefore plodded 'on to
Tay port, got a special engine and came on to Barntisland,
where we met Mr. Walker and the other head officials."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

140TROSI'S IND.

A correspondent of a Cape paper, in describing
what took place after the storming of Moirosi's
stronghold, says :
"A keen look-out was kept- for the wlly Gialeitain, who
has so long defied the coc.nlnl tzoops. Trooper Whitehead
at last cripled hisaufalcing for a little cave, and fired the
bullet penetrating through his neck. Whitehead was car-
ried away in the rush which then took place, and lost
sight of the place where the old chief fell. Al;tag
the fight was over Trooper Nevilto, cf tha Wode-
house Border Guard—at cad iafe Guardsman—was
rupaging *LO;3 ad 'Game across a small cave. Popping
his head round the cornet he saw a dead body lying close to
the entrance, and further in some rebels. Neville called
out to a man near him, Just hold my leg while I pull this
old man out, and suiting the action to the word he put 144
hand round the corner of the rock and laullad ov.t the body
of Moirosi. It wpts th;n trawl tl2O, In addition to the
koiio itisi neck, hejla(l.teg Wotialinurernaggr
Mara° nalnageonCealed in the cave managed to effect
their escape. Neville received a draft for £2OO for tht%
exploit, and Whitehead £25."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

THE MARKETSk

MARIE-lANE.-110NDAY.

At Mark-lane the grain trade hex presented-a
--quiet
appearance. Supplies of English produce was short, and
those of foreign very moderate. The attendance was thin,
and there was not much disposition to operate. Transac-
tions in wheat were throughout at a restricted character.
Both English and foreign told slowly at about the rates
current last week. Barley was in short supply. Fine
PilaMug samples steady. Grinding were lower to sell. Malt
changed needs at about late rates. le oats not much was
doing, and the tendency of prices was favourable to buyers.
For maize the inquiry was limited, and quotations were
rather easier. Beans and peas were quiet, but steady. The
flour market was doll, at about late currencies.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET--MONDAY.
The Cattle trade was in an active state. The total supplies
of stock offered were less than usual, but wants were
reduced to very moderate limits, and prices had a drooping
tendency. With reference to beasts, the receipts of home.
fed stock were moderate, and leolnded a few Norfolk', the
season for which is now commencing. Leicesters were In fair
supply, and there was a tolerably good show from Scotland.
Throughout the demand was restricted. Even the best
breeds sold slowly, whilst inferior ruled in favour of buyers.
The choicest Scots and crosses were disposed of at 55. 100.
to 6s. per 81b., but secondary qualities went at a much lower
figure. From the Midland and home counties we received
about 1,600, from Norfolk about 300, from Scotland 200, and
from Ireland about floo head. The foreign side of the mar.
ket was very sparingly supplied, and business progreued
slowly, at drooping prices. The sheep pens were only thinly
filled. The demand was heavy, and rather lass money was
taken.. The best Downs and half-breds sold at OLIO. to 64.10 d,
per 81b. Calves and pigs were dull and weak. At Deptford
were about 90 beasts and about 2,000 sheep. Inferior beasts,
4s. to 40. 6d. ; second quality, 4s, tki. to Si. ,• prime large
oxen, Si. to Si, 20.; prime Scots, 6s. 86. to Cs.; inferior
sheep, 51, to 63. 6d.; second quality, 6s. ed. to Ga.;
porpc3 ooarse-woolled, Os. ed. to Os. Bd.; prime South.
aowns, 6s. Bd. to es. 10d. ; large coarse calves, 6s. to 51. ed. ;
prime small ditto, 6s. 06. to 65,; large hogs 3s. Sd. to 45.;
small porkers, 4s. 2d. to 4s. ed. per 81b. to link the offal.

METROPOLITAN MEAT hIARICET.—MoNDAY.
With duo weather and a full sUpply, trade was very slow
and clearance could not be effected even at the following
rates :—lnferior beef, 2.5. 4d. to 2a 3d.; middling ditto, 3s.
to 4*.; prime large ditto, 41. 4cli to 41. 8&1.; prime Scotch
ditto, 4s. 6d. to El. ; veal, 4. to 6s. 6d.; inferior mutton, 31.
to 31. 6d.; middling ditto, 3s. 8d to 4v. 2d. ;.prime ditto.
4s. 4d. to 51. ; large pork, 3s. 4d. to 41. 9d.; small ditto 4s.
to 4s. 44, pox 81b. by the carcase.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

THE IRON TRADE.

ADVANCE OF MARKED BARS.
Wonv-Enrtanarrort,
Early this afternoon a
.private meeting of
marked bar makers was held at the offices
of the Nines Drainage Commissioners in
this town. Mr. J. P. Hunt presiding, when
it was decided to advance the prices from
£8 to £9 per ton, with Lord Dudley's extra
of 12s. 6d. per ton. There was but a small
attendance on 'Change, and those present
were somewhat taken by sat:prise when it
became known what the marked bar houses
had agreed to, as it was generally believed
that the new basis of prices would not have
been fixed upon before quarter day, which
takes place next week. The main reason
assigned for putting up the prices to-day
was to free the quarterly meetings from the
excitement which would have been occasioned
had there been any uncertainty as to the
future quotations. The advanced rate is
pretty much what the makers have been
,getting during the last two or three weeks,
but there was a divergence of opinion on
'Change as to the extent of the advance, a
number of gentlemen in the trade being
afraid that £lO would have been reached by
the end of the quarter. fild there were some
present who thougilu the amount ought to
have been more than 235. The general
feeling, however, was that it would be
better for the trade to feel its way with re-
gard to the improvement than to take a
leap in the dark which might prove dis-
astrous by,reason of orders being driven
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thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites or
Impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops
decay, gives to the teeth a. peculiar pearly-whiteness,
and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes
all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or
tobacco smoke. "The Fragrant Florilirie," being coin-
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ete, and the greatest toilet discovery of the age.
Prim ap. 6d., of all f3heroasta and Perfumers. Prepared
bi O. 0441.17, nos Wad-stmt. Loon.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

THE AFGHAN WAR.

VICTORY AT cABITL.

The following telegrams have been aent to the papers
from the India Office for publication ;

(FROX THE VICEROY, Dec. 27, 1879.)
"Telegrams received from Roberts reporting defeat
and dispersion of enemy around Cabal on 23rd, before
arrival of Gough.
"Details will follow.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION
OF THE KING OF SPAIN.
The Times of Wednesday Published the following tele-

gram :---

MADAM, Dec. 30.

At a quarter past five this afternoon, as the King
and Queen were returning from a drive in an open
phaeton, driven by the former, a youth, 19 years of
age, named Francisco Otero Gonzalez, who was con-
cealed behind the sentry-box at the entrance of the
-Prince's-gate of the Palace, fired two pistol-shots. The
first ball grazed the head of the groom, who was sitting
behind. The Queen, on hearing the repo_2rt bent
anxiously forward to the King, when, it iriaid, a
second ball passed so clone that she felt the air fan her
face. The criminal was immediately arrested. 'The
sympathy is general throughout the capital, and the
palace is besieged by persons of all classes offering their
congratulations at the escape. Four other persons
have since been arrested.

The Madrid correspondent of the Daily limb says that
Otero is a pastrycook by profettlon, from Atutrias. lie has
resided some time in Madrid. The King and Queen only
heard the shots as they passed under the gateway. The
bullets grazed the head of the footman in the seat behind
them.

The Ministers were Informed of what had occurred, and
hunted to the Palace from the house where they had wit-
nessed the last moments of BeAor Ayala, the President of the
Cortes, who died at three o'clock to-day.

Later details say that the Queen felt much emotion, and
eagerly bent forward to see if the King was hurt. Both,
however, escaped without injury. The Queen, although
much shocked, accompanied the King to the theatre In the
evening, and was heartily cheered. On entering the House
they received the most enthusiastic welcome on record, the
whole House rising, the ladles especially demonstrating
their sympathy with the young Queen.
The popular indignation excited by the attempt on the
King's life was very marked. A noticeable circumstance is
that Tuesday was the anniversary of She murder, nine years
ago, of Prim, whose requiem mass was celebrated on Tuesday
in the presume of a large and distlnguished.assembly.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

HAGLEY.

STOCK SALE.—Toe last sale of the year 1879, was
held on Monday. There was a fair collection of
stock, the usual good attendance and a marked im-
provement in the trade. Beef of good quality made
8d to Sid per lb.; mutton 9d to iOd per lb. The
sales will now be continued weekly until the end of
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

ELEGRAVHIO COMMUNICATION WITH
SOUTH AFRICA.

(From Tuesday's Times.)

We are able to announce this morning that telepr.phl:,
communication has been established with cu. Colonies in
South Africa by the aucceufal copletioa of the last link
wanting In that co—municcilon,het ween Aden and Zanzibar.
Hy the ueutesy of Mr. John Fender, M.P., chairman of the
Eastern (now the Eastern and South African) Telegraph
Company, Limited, we are enabled to publish the following
congratulatory telegrams from Her Majesty the queen to
the Sultan of Zanzibar, Sir Bartle Frere, and sir Garnet
Wolseley, with their replies, whic.h have passed over the
aulaclarino cablo; of the hompany

"From the Queen to the Sultan of Zanzibar.
"The Queen congratulates the Sultan of Zanzibar on the
opening of the telegraph line, and thanks him for hia
assistance in the completion of a work which ;be trus&s will
conduce largely to the intevelltl (41 DM., and civilisation In
41r1914."
"'From the Sultan of Zanzibar to the Queen, Windsor.
"The Sultan of Zanzibar has received Her Majesty's
gracious message and sincerely reciprocates Her Majesty's
congratulations and good wishes for the ci.villsatiou and
general welfare of Africa, to the attainment of which he
will always use his belit endeavours. He also hopes that the
union by teleigvaph of 4anziloar with Her Majesty's dominions
Will knit still more closely the friendly relations which
already exist between them."
_ "From the Queen to Sir Bartle Frere, Cape Town.

"I congretnlate you on the completion of the telegraphia
line between England and the Cape of good Elope, and I re-
joice in the more ral44lqs of communicatton and the
clos9y gonnion luis happily est%blished between this
soubtry and my South African colonies."
"From Sir Bartle Frere Cape Town, t 3 the Queep4
London.

"Your Majesty's most graciows message jot received is
deeply appreciated b 7 yot.r loyal subjects in this colony.
May the telegraphic- line help to secure peace to your
Majesty's South African dominions in all coming years 1"

"From the Qneen to Sir Garnet Wolaeley, Natal,

" I have much pleasure in congratuladng you and ti a In-
habitants of the colonies under your uovernment on the
fimpietion of the line between ngland and South Aftha."
"ran Sir Sir Garnet Wolseley to General Six Henry P9nsonby,
Windsor Castle.

"Pretoria, Dec. 27.—Kindly express to Her Mejesty for
me my sincere thanks for her gracious telegram of the 25th,
which I received this afternoon. This slgnlacatton of Her
Majesty's congratulations, Whlc,4 I rill oinumunicate to the
inhabitauts ç the colcniea under my government, Will be
received In South Africa with the warmest welcome and
gratitude,"
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

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Organs, in either s-x, acquired or constitutional, Gravel
and Pains in the Beck —Sold in boxes, 4i Gel each, by
all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors; or sent to
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Cor,solting Clism4t, Apothecaries' Hall, Lincoln
Whulehale Agents, BARCLAY & Sox, London, and all the
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

THE CLERGY AND THE TITHE-RENT
CHARGE.

The Bishop of Bath and Wells has written the following
letter in answer to an itiquiry whether a rector ought in the
prese,pt state of agriculture, C.) make any abatt mcnt in
respect of tithe rent-charge.
- - - - - •

"You ask my opuoton whether in the present state
of agriculture a rector ought to make any abatement
In respect of tithe rent•charge. I think there can be
no question that he ought not. The tithes are not a
rent; they are a fixed charge upon the land, and a
first charge, and are really paid by the landlord.
It would introduce an intolerable uncertainty
among the clergy as to their narrow incomes if they
were liable to' be called upon to make reductions.
The main pant, however, is that it is unjust in
principle. Tithe is a fixed payment (varying only
according to the averages) due by the land to the
clergy, and all the calculations of the farmer in aeree-
ing with his landlord as to rent are based upon the
fact that the tithe rent•charge is a fixed payment. I
have, therefore, no hesitation in expressing a decided
opinion that abatement in respect of tithe rent•charge
ought not to be asked for, and that, if asked for, it
ought to be steadily refused."

AUGURY AT FAULT.—A severe winter Is commonly
said to be betokened by flocks of fieldfares and red-
wings. Ornithological observers report that they have
not seen any. Perhaps the severe summer killed them
alL—Panch.

PRINCE'S BISMARCK'S HEALTH. - The German
Chancellor, who, since his visit to Vienna in the
autumn, has passed his tuna almost entirely in re-
tirement, though not in leisure, at Varzin, was expected
to spend the Christm),s holidays at Berlin, where,
among other things, he was to have been present at
the baptism of his first grandson. A renewal of the
rheumatic and neuralgic attacks, which caused grave
apprehensions with regard to the Prince's health in the
late autumn, has, however, Prevented him carrying out
these arrangements and for the past fortnight he has
again been compelled to keep entirely indoors. His
Indisposition, however, was not serious, and he is now
again so far restored that his arrival in the German
capital is looked forward to upon an early date in
the new yen,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

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CLARKE'S WORLD -FAMED BLOOD
MIXTURE is Sold in Bottles 2s 6d each, and in
CMOS, sontaining six tidies the quantity, us each -
railleient to effset a permanent cure in the great
majority of long-standing eases, by all Chemists and
Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world, or
seat on receipt of 30 or 132 stamps, by the Proprietor,
V. d. CLIEKE,CHEVIST, Apothecaries' Hall,Lincoln
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

. s 7 -777 • '
.!tTUEOSTQURBRTDE OBSERVER?'

WANTED a Strong Lad, about 16, to have got more on their books than they care I
attend to pony and make himself generally use- for, and they intend to wait until quarter-day
ml ; must reside in Stourbridge or neighbourhood.
Apply, after 6p m., to Charles Westwood, Norton. before accepting new contracts. What few
_ - parcels were placed this afternoon w€ 10
TAOST.—On Sunday night last, near the Town Clock, booked at £lO ss. to £lO 10s. for singles.
a BULL-A.ND-TERRIER brindled bitch. Any .
one returning her to the Labour-in•Vain, Oldswinford, ' Nail rods, hoops, and boiler plates were in
w:11 be rewarded. If detained after this notice will be brisk inquiry, but could not be bought
prosecuted. i except in very small lots. Pigs were ex-

ceedinglv fir-m
and are likely to go still
TO BE SOLD.—UPWARDS of 50 kinds higher ... .
of REPTILES, SCORPIONS, Centipedes,' ' the f f
in price ln e course o a few days
Locusts, &c, &c.—Apply, 190, High Street, Dudley. especially now that marked iron has ad-
vanced. Best all-mine makers refused to
AGENT WANTED to push first-class Lubri- quote, and hematities are dearer by ss. on
the week.
eating Oils. Commission 10 to 15 per cent.— Coal will be advanced to-
Box 322, Post Office, Liverpool.
morrow—thick is. per ton, Cannock deep
- 25., and slack 6d. Limestone is also ad-
vaneed 6d. per ton. Tho advance of 20s.
on marked bars will benefit the puddlers
by is. per ton, and millmen;s wages will
rise in proportion. Colliers' wages will
also go up under the Birmingham agreement
at the rate of 3d. per day for each is put
upon the price of coal.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

GAME AND POULTRX.

Hares, 4s. to 65.; white ditto, 21. 94. to 3i. 3d.; conies.
Is. to Is. ed ; tame rabbits, is. 104. to 45.; pheasants,
2; 94. to tie.; partridges, ls. 104. to 31.; wild ducks, 2a. to
2s. 94., widgeon, Is. 64. to 25.; capercailzle, 4s. 64. to
75. 6d.; ptarmigan, 1; to is. 84.; plover; 9d. to Is. 64.;
black game, 3s. SO 35. 9&; large fowls, 2s. 94. to Si. 94.;
small ditto, 1; 104. to 4*.; geese, 4s. to 10; 6d,; turkeys,
ss. to 15; each.

POTATO.
Bound potatoes move eft atoadily, and the market wears a
steady appearance. Scotch regents, 1301. to leas.; ditto
champions, 140 s. to 150*.; Lincoln Regents. 1401. to 150..;
Victoria; leas. to 180..; French whites, 86e. to NAL DU ton.
Bercian kidneys, ss. fid. Per bee. .

-1211 J
- HOP.
The-supply azooiLhopaou.nitsr.ts er limited,
and the market for such retains a eteady appearance. Busi-
ness, however, is altogether very quiet, and where there is
any change in prigea it Is favourable to the consumer. 01*
hops move oil very slowly, and barely support the rates pre
Tingly mitten&
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

&c.II

A. CLARK 143 HIGH STREET STOURBRIDGE.

RHEUMATISM.
RHEUMATISM, Gout, Lumbago, pains
in the Head, Side, Back, Joints, and Limbs
lured by DAT'S RHEUMATIC PILL. Price is. lid.
per•box. Sold by Mr. Pugh, Patent Medicine Vendor,
11, Coventry Street, Stoarbridge ; and: all ChemietA
Wholesale by all the London Houses.
-
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

THE GALE ON SUNDAY.

Of the violence of the gale during which the bridge fell
the Dundee Correspondent of the olasgow Herald states
that on Sunday afternoon Dundee was visited by one of the
most fearful hurricanes which has ever been experienced,
causing an unparalleled destruction of property. From the
time the gale began it continued to increase in fury until
it became a perfect hurricane, blowing from south-south-
west. Property in the western suburbs and the Tay Bridge
were exposed to the fall fury of the blast. The streets, espe-
cially in the West-end, were literally covered with debris of
blown-down chimneys, chimney cans, and slates, which had
been blown from the roofs of houses. Every moment
slates might be seen flying off the roofs, whirling in the
air, and then falling In the street below. The danger to
foot passengers was exceedingly great, and many persons
narrowly escaped being struck by the toppling masses
of masonry, or by the falling slates and chimney cans.
Palings and walls in a great many placds have been de-
molialted, trees have been uprooted, and the shrubbery in
gardens terribly destroyed; Indeed, so dreadful was the gale
about seven o'clock that very few people were to be 110811 on
the streets, and those who were then seen, and who had to
walk against the wind, found it almost impossible to make
headway.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

Free by post, in Envelope, six tamps,

DISEASES PECULIAR TO WOMAN
Gives the Cause, Symptoms and Cure. This
book is publishei for the apecial use of Females, And is
a Private Guide to the Treatment of a class of ailments
geoaii s r to the Female Constitution.
DR. HENRY 3tIITII, B BuirroN CRESCENT, LONDON
w. C.

rpAPE WORMS and STOMACH WORMS
L WATSON'S Warranted Specific has effected
handreds of permament Cures tf these distressing 6i3-
orlers, wliere every other remedy has failed. It does
not require continuing ; a sinele bottle being sulnient
to cure. Its action is nit d, but thorough, and the most
delicate need not fear taking it. Price 'ls 91. or safe by
post for 26 stamps. Watson's Specitic Powders for
THREIDWORMS are an effectual remedy for the
tormentors. No. 1. (Adults). No 2. (Children's) Price
Is. lid, or by post for 15 stamps. 'Circulars post free
address :—WNi;eon A. P. S., Shipley, Yorks, or any
Cbamist will get in for you.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

MEDICAL CAUTION.

rimE Special Treatment adopted and ilea
j_ with so„th great auae,se by Dr. Hunter for the
at thirty year., can oz:ly b ol7t3ined at 44, Great
Charlee Strast, irithigaa. book of Testimonials, '
with adviae haw te regain Health 3,11 d Manly Vigour,
arid Diresticea fer Self Treatment, free to any address
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

MRS. GLADSTONE'S SCOTCH PRESENTS.

Provost Walls, of Dunfermline, has received the
following communication from Mrs. Gladstone,
acknowledging the present she reco3ived from the
female factory workers :
“HAWARDEN CASTLE, CHESTER, December 19.
"Dear Provost Walls,—Now.that we have safely
landed all the touching presents we have received, I
hasten to examine them. But I little expected to find
such fine table linen and napkins! I hasten, in my
own name and my husband's, to express the greatest
gratitude for so beautiful a present. We have been
showing it to many of our parishioners, and everyone
admires it. The pattern, too, is so very striking; and
altogether we are delighted. Will you let the female
workers know how .tfut via
snail ever value Lhelr pe....mt. and leave it to our
children's children. Nothing could have touched us
more than the pretty generous contrihution from the
factory girls.-1 remain, yours truly,
"CATHERINE GLADSTONE."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

tfrf:/ocal aitb istrict PtVS.
COMMISSIONERS' MEETING.

The monthly meeting of this Board was held on
Monday last, Mr. Hughes in the chair. There
were also present Messrs. Kelley, Icke, Perking,
Hill, Woolley, Mills, Green, North, Griffin, Malin,
Stringer, and Evers.
Th Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting,
which were couu...x..a_
REPORT OF THE FINAN elnivrwrt,rmwm,

The treasurer's balances on the several accounts
at this date are as follows:—Highway Account,
balance due to treasurer £341 12s 4d; Improw-
ment Account, balance due from treasurer £172 12s
11d. Urban • Sanitary Account, balance due from
treasurer, £lOB 15s Bd.—Your Committee having
examined the various accounts, recommend that
they be paid. Highway Account, £291 5s Od ; Im-
provement Account, .2318 2s 3d. ; Urban Sanitary
Authority, £65 14s 7d.
On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr.
Icke, the report was received. In the Improve-
ment Account one item was for gas £216 18s Bd,
and in the Highway Account, £162 lOs Od to the
Guardians for stone.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-01-03

LUCKY ESCAPES.

Two gentlemen who had intended to travel by the train
from Edinburgh to Dundee were fortunately prevented by
circumstances which detained them till they were tw) late.
Another gehtleman wllo was to have joined the train at
Abbey-hill station, was saved by the interference of his wife,
who, thinking it was dangerous to travel in such a stormy
night, adapted means to make him late. She was successful in
her design, and when the husband arrived at the station he
found that the train had just left. Another remarkable
escape is recorded. A lady and gentleman who had bgen
In Edin-ourgh from Dundee at a wedding, were to have re-
turind home on Sunday afternoon. They were, however,
present at a small party on that day, and at the last
moment, and chiefly on account of the boisterous weather,
they were reluctantly persuaded to postpone their return
until Monday.

It is stated that the bed of the Tay where the train went
over is full of quicksands, so that unless the bodies of those
who perished are speedily recovered, they will In all prob-
ability be buried in the sands, which are very deep and
treacherous at that part of the stream.

Several allWaY
°Metals walked along the south end of
r
the bridge on Monday, and they report that the failing
girder had made a very clean break from that which 1.1
standing. Almost the only signs of a smash are the ends
of the rails on which the trains ran. These had been torn
asunder, and the rails remaining are wrenched out of MO
phtdrs (or a few yards,

The mmage',.• and dirocZors of the Caledonian Railway
Company have manifested the strongest desite to help the
:brorth British in its unparalleled emergency.

The Dundee Advertiser says :—..Significant evidences of
the disaster are found in the mangled, state in which letters
and newspapers taken from the river were delivered on
Tuesday. Oar copies of the Globe, the i1e,r7,11719 Pc4t, and

other papers have reached us in the pulpy form in whichthe
paper on which they are printed had at one time assumed
In the paper mill. Letters are damp and sodden, and in
some Cases It Is almost impossible to decipher the hand.
writing."

On Tuesday afternoon the Prince of Wales forwarded a
telegram to Dundee, expressing his heartfelt grief at the
dreadful calamity. The Prince also couples the name of the
Princess of Wales, who, like himself, his Royal Highness
states, is most anxious to receive full details.

Sir Henry Peek, Bart., M.P., has sent twenty guineas to
Mr. Yeaman, M.P., in aid of a hind for the relief of the
widows and orphans, and a public meeting in furtherance of
that object was convened by the Provost.

It is stated to be the belief of Mr. Carswell, engineer to
the North British Railway Company, and of other com-
petent persons, that the origin of the disaster was that one
of the carriages, probably one of the lad, was blown off
the single line of rails with great force against the central
girders, causing the elevated portion of the bridge to give
way.