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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

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CORNS AND TOOTHACHE.

GE"'
'E Prescriptions for destroying
corns, and banishing the toothache in leas than
FIVE 'ninnies, suit post free (both included), on receipt
of seven penny postage stamps. Over 1,000 testimonials
receis ed. We into t the iollowing:—`• A sure awl per
feet cure, awl without pain or burping the flesh." W.
Orishrook, Alinnv•road, Camberwell, S.— Address,
" Coave," lbl, Fit etd(treet, Loudon.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

OLD HILL.

DRUNIL AND DIRORDERLY.—At the Petty Seindons, on
Wednesday last, before E Moore, 11. 0. Firtustone, and
F. W. G. Marrs, Emirs., Josiah Edmonds was charged
by Superintendent Mills with being drunk and disorderly
on the 14th inst. Police-constable Shonstone provol the
offence. Fined 2.3 6.1 and costs.—Willisni Hammond was
charged with being guilty of a similar offence on the 14th
suet, which was proved by Police-constable Shenstone,
and defendant W. fined 24 6d and costs.

.„._.
BREACH OF THE PEACH.— Jtilllce Morris and Moses
Fisher were charged by Superiutendant Mills with coin- •
mating a breach of the peace by fighting on the 15th
inst. Police-constable Marriott proved that about three
o'clock on Sunday last, he saw the two defendants with
their sbiits off fighting, in Bowen's field. Both prisoners
pleaded guilty, and expressed their regret. Ordered to
find one surety in RIO. and themselves in £lO to keep
the peace for three months.
OBSTRUCTIN• IHR FOOTPAIII.—Edward Edmond. and
William Homer were charged by Superintendent Mills
with obstructing the highway on the 9th inst. Police.
constable Shenstone said there was a number of men
standing on the footpath at the Five Ways. He ordered
them away, and the two defendants refused to go away.
! Witness had received frequent complaint@ from the
• tradesmen. Adjourned for a fortnight for the defendant
I to pay costa—Joseph Willett.; was charged with a similar
offence, viz., that of obstructing the footpath at the Four
Ways. Police-constable Slienstune proved that a number
of permga were playing at pitch and toe.. Defendant
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

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The Astrologer's Text 110, k and Almanaek for ISG`I,
will be ready for the trade on the I.t of beid, uthi r,
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

DUDLEY.

TESTIMONIAL TO MR. BATEMAN.—The testimonial snb•
sesilied for by the Town Council and inhabitants of the
borough to Mr. John Bateman, late borough surveyor,
as a mark of appreciation of the long and efficient ser-
vices ho had rendered the borough for over a quarter
at a century, was presented on Tuesday in the Committee
Room of the Mechanics Institution. The Mayor pre-
sided, and there were present:the Rev. Dr. Browne (vicar),
the llev. J. G. C. Browne, M.A., Alderman Budge, Alder-
MIMI Tinsley, the Town Clerk, Councillors I. Astley,
Wright, U. Horton, U. Thompson, J. Carlyle, Messrs.
Millward, Hodgetts, Nickbolls, and others. The testi•
monis), which consisted of a handsome tea and coffee
service in silver, the work of Mr. Aston, of Stuallbrook
Street, Birmingham, was arranged in front of the chair-
man.—The Mayor, in opening the proceedings said that
the testimonial was no mere term, but • testimonial of
the services rendered by the Boroug Surveyor for no
many years. It was quite certain that if Mr. Bateman
had not fulfilled the duties of the office to the aatisfac•
tion of the several bodies under whom he had solved,
that he had maintained his position for so lung a period
in the public service. He should be pleased to are the
practice of prt•sta& fig testim mi do to deserving public
servants more generady adopted, wherever the services
rendered deserved recognition. In conclusion, the May.
or, on behalf of the subscribers, presented the testimo-
uifil.—Mr. lintniniin, in responding, referred to his Lay.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

PUBLIC NOTICE.

HOMER, News Agent, Cradley Heath,
• Lo to iuf. 110 the Public that he is able
to SUPPLY them oUi Me LONDON DAILY NEWS•
PAPERS.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

A STEP IN I'HE ItIOIIT DIRECTION.
76 the Editor of the" Observer."

Sin,—ln the pursuance of my calling, I very frequently
pass through the thriving and largely populated village—
! cannot call it—of Creaky Heath. It has grown so
amazingly within the last few yearn that I mu not quite
sure whether I soultt to dub it a " town "or no. How.
ever I have been quite aurpriaed to find that the streets
of this place, one or two excepted, have been allowed to
no unrepaired. Some eighty years ago the High-street
was in about the same condition as King•street is at tho
present time—nothing but mud. Lest week I was pleased
to find that the inhabitants, at least those that live in
these dirty streets, had awakened mit of their lethargy
and were endeavouring to moderoify their streets, and la
rescue them front their abnormal and dingraeof al condi-
tion. Having thus made a start, no doubt all the streets
will be improved. If I may be allowed to prognosticate
: the next step will be the lighting un of the principal
streets. This in desideratum which has long been felt,
and which cannot I should think be allowed emelt Muter
to have a non-existence. If Bulb is place as tire Lye e
sport lamps, I cannot see why Cralley Heath should not
being so many dogrees before that place.
And, too. if Kingswinforrl ean laird to possess •
Market Hall I ton sure Cradley Heath might. There is
niee patch of land at the Five Ways upon which could
be beilt a good Market Hall, if some enterprising indi•
vidual or company could be found to advance the "need.
ful." lem sore an investment in that quarter mold be
a very profitable one, and at the same time would dispel
the doubts and fears which haunt the costermongers and
rockinen " upon a not Saturday morning. In every
way it would add to the good of the place.
lisping my prognostications may soon receive a tulAl,
ment, .
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

CLEARING•OITT SALE AT THE

VEEN'S III:AD INN, DELTTELL LANE.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr.
DETHERIDOE, no MONDAY. Msnctt the Sara,
lafiS, the whole of the PrBLIC.ROUSE FIXTURES,
1104 eicelltint BREWING PLANT, consisting of strong
Tables, Sereerts, Fonr.pull Beer Machine, Caps, Sags,
Glasses, Wood Partition, Gas Fittings. Signs, sweet
Hogshead, Half.hogshead, and other Ale Casks, Mashing
and Gathering Tuba, Oval and other Coolers. 120-gallon
Iron Boiler, three strong Wood Vats and Piping into
Cellar, and numerous other Effects, belonging to Mr.
Chamberlain, who ia giving up the public business and
leasing the house.
Sale to commence at Eleven o'clock in the Morning.

W. R. MOORES,
ACCOUNTANT, LAW STATION ER, & GENERAL

COLLECTOR,

Pa, 111011-BTia ET, Sin r• 1:11RIDOE.
rFor ne.re than El., t sith Mr. Hayward and
sod Messrs. lisiu r., ~ed Shepherd, Solicitors.]

:Inferences L.: .;1. a to MeSSTP. ITnrward and
Cu , and ”ther 6chtlemen and tradesmen in the town.
Trwlesmen'n Boobs kept, and Accounts Collected by
Coisini,sion or Contracts
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

THE IRON TRADE.

There was a pretty good attend:.nee at Wol-
verhampton on Wednesday last, and reports
here and there wore aomewhat of a more re-
assuring character than they have been. The
improvement, however, is but slight. There is
a somewhat increased demand for the lighter
kinds of iron used in the many minor trades of
the town and district, and the pig-iron makers
maintain their prices stiffly. The market is
still depressed, however, with tumours of im-
pending failures.
At the meeting ofithe Cleveland iron trade, on
Tuesday, at Middlesborough, there was a good
attendance. Sonic considerable transactions in
pig-iron took place, and stocks were reported to
be decreasing. The quotations were as follows :
—No. 1, 475. ; No, 3, 434, od. ; No. 4, 4,25. 6.,
net cash, or Is. per ton extra for four month's
hill. Hails wore flit, but there was again a good
deal of inquiry for plates and angles. The tone
of the warka, on the whole, was hopeful. Iron
shipbuilding was reported to be improving,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

ROBY bras to hiform his Patrons that
he fm It Elf OV VI) to the Ti Ilk INN. lII4III-
STREET. STOURIIRITHIF. (formerly kept by Mr.
erndgington), where he will be glad to see any of his
friends.

WINES, SPIRITS, ALES, AND CIGARS

Of the Beat Quality.

N.8.-A SPLENDID POCKET BAGATELLE BOARD•

CRICKETERS ARMS INN,

HIGH- STREET, STOUT:BRIDGE.

HENRY ROWCLIFFE bega lo return
numko to the Inhabitants of Stoortaidge end
di.triet. for the liberal qapport be n‘e.ived at the
Waggon and Hones, and to inform them that he lota
taken to the Above well-known Inn, and in pea bv .triet
attention to busineaa to merit a continuance of their
favour.

WINES, SPIRITS, A: ALES OF THE BEST QUALITY.

AN ORDINARY AT ONE O'CLOCK,
On Musty Coma Pays.

NEW PIPE INN,
HIGH-STREET, ennNEn OF FOSTER-STREET,

STOUPTIRIDCIE.

IPHE Above Tionse ig NOW OPENED with
relebrntra MAIs:eIIESTER ALES. the
samn n .Ji nt the 01.1 Pii.e. king the ONLY IWO
HOUSES in Shoutbridge, eiiingthe bova Aka.

Sit OusERVE THE PltlePS:—
Sparkling Ale .. 41 per Quart, In.—nd Out
„ !el 4d „
ed In or Oct.
.. 4d „
nd „ „

xxx
London Porter .
Dublin Stout

These eelehrsted Ales now .1)01)1111w thronglinot Great
Britain. which for rier;ly. Pre,ooh. Plarour, and Fat.
icon, stand nnoinrps.sed—in fact the connoisseurs pro-
nounce them Itu-Fitvll.l.lßll at the respective charges $
and while the Proprietor with corfidence depends upon
the keen discernment of the Inhabitants of Stourbridge
and neighlionrho.l. he will. nevertheless. make It his
future and constant study to merit 'continuum,. of Dela
auctom,
A Portly Atm splittdia iiks,elminin;no IR ad0.,17
A. NELLEn.

TO 111AFAFFSF4 AND OTFIFRS.
A Stock of CORPS, Ftlitallo for Moltinq
Purrneop. Stovnx, If kept at ittoothridga Rail-
way Cool Wharf - For pries. apply, Vveann. Coal
and Coke Merchant, Stenitaidge. Truck Loads Coal,
Coke, tune, bah, de., sent to any Station.

r A eARD.I

MISSES M. AND E. FOWLER,

DRESS & MANTLE MAKERS,

92, HIGH-STREHT, STOURBEIDGE.

THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE MIDLAND
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

Look at 'em! When did Christian zee a crazier herd o'

swine,
Since them as once tun headlong, and was drovnided In the
brine?

Now--,-lie-nianiln, take my advice, tip llgh I he but a clown;
AIDA none on 'em dosn't run between thy legs, and 'fling
thee down.—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

FRIGHTFUL MURDER IN
SOMERSETSHIRE.

The village of Winecombe, lying under the Afendip-hill.,
has last been the scene of a murder, probably committed
during insanity.
-

On Friday a lad thirteen years of age had been em-
ployed by Mr. Hancock to keep birds from off a field
that has recently been planted with corn. At about
six o'clock in the evening, from a rumour that was in
circulation, his friends went to the field in question,
and there found the lifeless body of the lad, about ten
yaii:s from the gateway leading to the high road, with
a r.ghtful gash in the throat extending nearly from
ear to ear. . . .

About the same time the body was discovered a
young man named homes called at the lodgings of
Acting-sergeant Flancoek, at Banwell, and stated that
he had just killed a boy. The °unstable was at the
time out on duty, but Holmes remained with the old
landlady of the house until the parish constable
arrived, by whom he was taken in charge, but was
subsequently handed over to Police-constable Bur.
rington, who conveyed him to the Axbridge police-
station. .

~ ...
Prisoner stated that he was a son of Colonel Holmes,
a retired offic, r of the 12th Lancers, now residing at
Hoscres, Ireland ; that he had for some time past
lived with one Edwin Godfrey, at Edington, near
Bridgwater, Somerset, where he had been placed by
his friends. He further stated that he felt he must
kill some one, and he wondered how it was that he had
not killed more, as he had passed several persons on
the road. On coming to the field where he saw the
unfortunate lad at work he could no longer resist the
temptation; so, opening the gate, he went up to him,
and, without speaking to him, dealt him a heavy blow
on the head with a stick that he had in his hand, and
afterwards took out a knife, and nearly severed the
head from the trunk. The police, on making a search,
found a heavy stick, marked with blood, about ten
yards from where the body was found, and about six
yards further on they discovered a knife by the side of
a small brook that runs through the fields, at which
place prisoner stated he washed his hands. There are
several stains of blood on prisoner's clothes.
The atrocity of the deed has caused the greatest ex-
citement in the neighbourhood, and some hundreds of
persons have visited the scene of the murder.
The prisoner was conveyed to the petty sessional court
at Axbridge, and charged on his own confession with
having committed the murder. He was remanded.
From the appearance of the prisoner it seemed pretty
clear that he is not much better than an imbecile. It
may, however, be stated, on the authority of the
police, that he converses sensibly, and partakes of his
food with manifest enjoyment.

The inquest on the body of the boy Wilkins was
held on Monday. The prisoner's confessions were
amply substantiated. Medical evidence ehowed that,
although the prisoner was of weak intellect, yet he
was a responsible being, and accountable for his
actions. A verdict of wilful murder against Holmes
was returned.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

PUBLIC NOTICES.

CAUTION.

TT having come to the knowledge of Mr.
5in,..,, Cos JJJJJ ereial Fojl,ljo S:ourbridge, that
.11 /STA II C I:I Sl', Sommer-street, Wollagton, is ie. th•
practice if obtaining Watches, &e., for Ilepair in it.,,
name of Mr. Strinaer, the piddle are resi,effully
in-
f.irn'ed that the said Josiah igp has never Inca
riged by Mr. Stringer reef•lV4, any snub artek for re-
pidr on bin acciamt, and tliiit 110 Koch article utrustcsi to
the said Josiah C. isp iindo r vueh pretoneina hav ever roma
to the bands of Mr. Stringer.

the undersigned, PF:TER CHANCE,
Stoorbritlae, Frnfrav, r, Hereby Give Notice Stt
I will .it be answerable for any Debt or Debts my V Ste.
IIANICAII CHANCE. Inas contract, it basins' ens e
sty knowleare (see letter below) that she is oraerng
0110.111 estemistv, she hating no means of her owit to
pay for the hathe.

PETER CHANCE.

StourLa 'age, Man.lt 8,1:1418.

re.•PY.I
"Manchester. March 2nd, 'WA.

"T Mr. Peter eheinee,

" Door Sir,.—T hive received on order for onwards of
et'di worth of ( lot)ong, Shilt.Q. dc.. from M. Chemise.
Msy I todt you wh.-ther von a, aid alvise us to send it,
and whether AP LP% roy memw of her own, and oblige,
" hear Sir. yours respectfully.
"Pro it. WHITTIAM.
"Rlistomum"

FINE ENGINE.

PMENIX FIRE. INSURANCE OFFICE.

of the nnblie to the fact that the l'fitb:NlX is the onla
Fire ()tlice that keeps an ENUINE in the neighbour-
hood].

Tie Plspnix Fire Office keeps two Engines—one at
Rtem-hrhltte, ntul one at the T.yo. . . . .

For the keys of the En7,ine Rt Stonrbridf,e, snPly
the Talbot Hotel, or to Mr. Jones, Itlaeloooith. En % ille-
street, and for those of the one at the Lye, to Mr. John
Rdiso, Boil& r.

Information no to thr Irmo of In=ornner ran he had
on Application to the Agent, at No. 71;, Iligh.strett.
Stonrbridge.

LOANS AND MORTGA,IES.

TOANS of not less thin' XlOO, granted for a
.1 term of vt ars, at a rein ,nattle rate rI interest.
Several Sunlit. amounting to £100.900, In he inverted lw
way of Mortgage, at rates vat ling hint three and a half
five per milt
Apply to Ifeaars. ANRAN. Ott, Great 3 uwes•street, Sod.
ford-row, London. Established 18fitt.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

CRADLEY HEATH.

CII4IIITY SEHMONS.—On Sunday last three sermon,
were preached in the Baptist Sleeting House, Spinners'
End. In the morning and evening the Bev. W. Bagnall,
of Brierley Hill, officiated. And the afternoon sermon
wee preached by the Rev. F. J. Merchant, of Birming-
ham. Collection, were made at each service in aid of
the Suede, School, and the sum of 1:5 ds reelised.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

Sale-tn en.rompnee t Eleven n:elork in the Morning,

Cab( looses may be had at the Inns throndliont-the
Neiglibonrhood ; Place of Sale ; or by Post (free) from
the Auctioneer, Iligh-street, Bromsgrove.

RAY GREEN, NEAR STOURBRIDGE.

To NAIL MASTERS, VICE AND HAMMER MANU-
FACTURERS, IRONMONGERS, BLACKSMITHS, AND
OTHERS.

QAP.TENT WITTON will SELL by AEC-
I, TION, nt lt, Henry Eveson's Warehouse, HAI'
GREEN. near STOURIMITOOF., on l'ifovn.ty and Trasntr,
the 30ili and alt days of Mt nem ISPS. at Ekren o'clock,
the largo and ykluable STOCK-IN-TRADE. belonging
to the late James Britten, and are being sold by the Ad•
ministrator, comprising nearly three tone best Horse
Nails ; also, general assortment of other Nails ; upwards
of twenty tons of Rod and Bar Iron. a quantity of Steel.
Screws, Locks, Hinges. BAHR, Grates. Boiler., ft,h
Grates and Frames. Spade Trees, Patent Weighing Ma-
chine. very large Beam and Scale to weigh a ton, two
Chaff Engines, two Ladders. Sheet Iron, and Water Car.
tinge. and numerous other Effects.
_ . . . . .

Catel..goes may be bed at the piece of Selo, on at the
Auctioneers Offices, Illigh•street, Stearbridge.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

I remota, falthflly yoan,
NEW).

IMPORTANT To PIOTHRTIA.—Tdri, Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, for chlidren teething, is perfectly Lamle
produces natural. quiet sleep, by relieving the child from
pain. and the little cherub awakes as " bright as a but.
tan." It cures wind, grille, and regulates the bowels,
gives rest to the mother, and health to the child. It has
been thirty years in use in America, and is now sold in
this country by all the principal in,,licine dealers at Is
lid par Bottle.—See ruluerlisement i another column.
1101.1.0WATA PILLI.--MarrAata n I
I)lntery.—The
medicines commonly used for the subjugation of these
diseases no frequently fail of effectin7 that object that is
should be known to all sufferers from these maladies that
Holloway's Ointment, well rubbed upon the abdomen too
er three times a day, with the applieation of warm bran
poultices in the intervals, gives immediate relief, gradually
soothes the irritable bowels, and /tisanes their most dig..
tressing pains. This treatment is applicable La all forms
of diarrlnea, dysentery, and cholera, and, with attention,
will always be successful. Farinaceous diet, milk, and
barley water should give subsistence during the continu-
ance of the disease, to the utter exclusion of all solid
food, which the deranged bowels are incompetent to assi-
milate.

li—tinted and Published by the dole Proprietor, 2,11,E0 11
FIELD, at kis Oakes, 92, High•-treet, Stourbridi,e, in
the County of Worcester: to which plot. all 'Woo* sa4
et`, r communications Inuit 110 athlrolft4l.
blarela
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

er ORDER AT ONCE.

CRADLEY REATH, ITALESOWEN, (Sz DISTRICT CHRONICLE.

3111 JAMES BOSTON HEYS, Professor
.of Music, Cradley Beath.
N.B.—MI kinds of Musical instrumento tuned and
repaired.
New Music at Half Trice.
PIANOFORTES FOR SALE OR ETRE'

W. FORREST,
BOOKSELLER.... STATIONER,

111611-BTREE7;
CRA P LEY HEATH.

Printing and Bookbinding cheaply executed. Picture
Framing in every varnly of htYle.
Dealer in Prints, Mouldings, itc.

SATURDAY. MARCH 21. 1868.

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BALDNESS.

_
BALDNESS PREVENTED.

THE Hot Water from a Spring rising from a
Mountain near the Timavai river, in Italy, with
the juice of the POMEORANATIS will prevent the hair from
ever leaving the scalp, and will force the hair to grow in
one week on the bead of the oldest man or woman in
England. Prepared for the discoverer, by Mr. R.
Cooetn, 181. Fleet-street, London. Sent post free with
instructions how to use it for 1-1 stamps.

TESTIMONIALS PRESENTED TO
MR. COOPER.
BALDNESS PREVENTED AND HAIR RESTORED.
"I. JOSE llt IiOGERS, aged 64, residing at Silvertown,
North N% uolich, do horsily testify to tile extreem valve of
Mr. Cooper's preparation for preventing baldness and res-
toring the hair. I have especial Oa.] ein recommend-
lag it, for, having been bald for doting twelie years. my
hair has by Its means been ri stored to moot a lutriant
tiros lb lied ajar Lulea: lax preferable to its former hue.
OJUSEPII

EES. CHARGE ONLY MADE FOR
MEDICINE.

DR. LILLEY, nine years in a military Hos-
pital in India, and four years nmdical soil govern-
ment inspector of private establislom nts in France, may
he consulted on the most secret diseases that the flesh
is heir to.—Address, DR. 'ALLEY, care of Mr. Williams,
Chemist, Fetter-lane, Holborn, London, E.C., and en-
close stadiped envelope for reply.
Ladies in delicate health may be advised with on the
mine terms as above. State full particulars by letter.
The strictest confidence observed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

POTATOES.

These markets are heavily supplied with potatoes. For
all qualities the trade has ruled quiet, at our quotations.
The import& into London last week consisted of 40 tong
from Eimingne, 1n Caen, 134 Rauch, 45 Havre, 30 Dunkirk.
and 49 tons from lieriingen. Regents, 1340. to 1e2..; Flakes.
13us. to 17ve. 80ovk, 1105 to 1405. ; French 9.54. to 105*.
per ton.
TTOPFI.
Choice growths of hops have moved off freely, sad, fall
prices have been paid for such. Other qnalities, however,
have been neglected. The Continental markets have Coll-
tinued firm, lut busine.s In America has been slack. The
Imporls inn, Loudon Tact week comisted of 314..ba1es from
fitr,onmiliihgrneen, tts.e.laan toiBll..aosild;2ol„l....idlee
of Keats, V. les to lg. 101.; 09,005. 41 ts tO lb. hIM. Font
hams, 74. rs. to IL In.; and yearlings, 4/. Oa. to 5/. On. per
cwt.
WOOL
There has been a good attendance of buyers, both English
and C .t.tinelital, at the fethhc sales of c9lon,al wool. In all
descriptions biddinies h..ve progressed steadily, and price*
have been well maintained. English wool has been rather
quieter, at late rates The ituport into London last week
consieteil of 2.795 balm troth the Cape, 519 from Molise
Bay, 3,435 irem Melbourne, and 280 bales from Brussels.
Current lanes of itnaludi wool :—Steeces.—aoutint.ov-
h..gets, Is. 14. tots. 24i1.; half.hre44, ls. 4d_ to Is 51.
Kent fleeees, is. Ed, to it ti& doutlidown ewes and wether
... led. to le 2.11., and Lemmas. ilitto La lid. to la 2d. pet
Sorte clothing, Is. 2d, toll 501.; and combing. Is, Oil.
ls. Bd. per in
TALLOW

The market in firmer. P. VA:. on the root 11 431. 6d. ;
town tallow, 425. 6,1 nooli oath. ,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

1) BO ISTRY OFFItE
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FOR
MASTERS AND SERVANTS,
92, 1111)11-STREET, STOURBRIPOR.
_
NVA NTED. bya Respectable YOUNG
Pittisolsi. i SITUATION UNDER NURSE-
-Apply at the Registry (Mice, trt, High-street, Stout.
bridge.
WANT)D, a Situation, as DA I
tiomi Iteterenees.—Apply, Ann Cooke, Chorley,
Rear Bridguortli.

CARTES DE VISITE, Ss. PEA DOZEN. I.

In two Yo.itions.

ARCHER CLARKE,

MOT 0 G RA HIER,
(Opposite Stow-Leidy(' am, Ka: enduNet.
71. HIGH•STRENT, STOURBIUPCIL.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

WORDSLEY.

DISORDIIIILT CONDOM—It the Petty Sessions, on
Monday last. before F. Evers and N. Hall, Esqrs Wil.
Hem Christopher was sharged by Thomas Hill, Governor
Of the Union. with neglecting to do his usual quantity of
work at the Workhouse, on the 12th init. Richard Par.
doe, anweriatendent oh the Works, proved the oboes.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

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during his connection with the town heart the recipient
of the testimonial say a discorteons or unkindly wont of
any one.—After a veto of thanks to the Mayor, the pro-
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

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THE PRINCE OF WALES'S VISIT TO

While statesmen and legislators, politicians
and journalists, are debating the grievances of
Ireland and the means of remedying them, it is
encouraging to find that his Royal Riglimss the
Prince of Wales has determined on paying a
visit to the eider isle. We entertain no °stray-
agent hopes of the benefit that this visit will
secure. It will not settle the quertion (if the
Irish Church; it will not remedy the eil that
it is admitted are connected with the reletions
el landlord and. tenant; but we believe that it
will do much nevertheless to increase the feeling
of loyalty that exiets among the majority of the
Irish population, and we tenet will toe consider-
able extent lessen the spirit of disaffection which
anhappily still lurks among a portion of the
community. . .

We know no reason why utterance should not
be given to a feeling which is very commonly
entertained, especially as that feeling is true in
itself and is associated with sincere devotion to
the reigning family of Great Britain. The hn-
prion is general that our royal family have
personally somewhat neglected Ireland. Visits
have been paid to the continent, to our colonies,
and to Scotland, but royal ,visits to Ireland,
within the memory of the present generation,
bave been, like these of angels, short and far
between. Hibernia has naturally therefore felt
herself slighted, and she will be—and di already
expressing it—all the better pleased that this
neglect is to be atoned for. She would, no
doubt, be at the summit of delight could her
Majesty make up her paled to pay her Irish sub•
jects a visit, but in default of this the visit of
the heir-uppareut will call forth all the loyalty
of a country which, Funianisui notwithstanding,
Is loyal at heart.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

A DESPERATE LUNATIC.

The inhabitants of Small Heath, a suburb of
Birmingham, were greatly alarmed on Friday by the
strange conduct of a man who had possessed himself
of a six-barrelled revolver, and shot at several persons,
fortunately without producing any fatal result.
The unfortunate man is named Thomas Smith, and
is twenty-eight years of age, lodging with Mr. Clark,
in Wright street. Smith was formerly in the army,
but suffered from sunstroke, and was discharged.
About three months ago he came to Birmingham, and
obtained employment at the Small Arms Factory.
For some time past he has been strange in his conduct,
and in consequence of his irregularities he was dis-
charged on the previous Wednesday. On Thursday
his conduct became so strange that two medical men
were called in, and gave a certificate as to the man's
insanity; and the parish officers were sent for, but
they did not attend to the order. The unfortunate
man retired to his room at the usual hour on Thursday
evening, but through the night he was heard stamping
and raving, "Lord Jesus have mercy on me !"
On Friday morning Clark went to Smith's room to
see how he was, when the latter presented a revolver
at Clark, and threatened to shoot him. Mrs. Clark
shortly after met with a similar reception. Four
policemen were sent feu., and while they were con-
sulting in the room under Smith,. the latter fired
through the ceiling, the bullet passing between them.
Other constables were sent for, and on their arrival the
door, which Smith had barricaded with the bedsteads,
was partially opened, when Smith fired at the officers,
the bullet taking P. C. Walker's right thumb off, and
grazing P. C. Thompson's little finger.
Various attempts were made in the course of the
day to secure Smith, but he kept up a continual firing
on any attempt being made to enter his room either
by a door or window. This state of things continued
' up to three o'clock on Saturday morning, when Smith
evidently became exhausted, and retired into a closet
in his bedroom. A number of police officers, aided by
some labourers residing in the neighbourhood, then made
an onslaught upon him, and after a desperate struggle
he was secured and taken to the asylum.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

No. 209.

WAGGON AND HORSES TNN,
FAIRFIELD, NEAR BROMSGROVE,

Iroreestersloii e.

To he SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. W.
COTTON. on Movnav, the it'Ard day of Motor,
ISM the LIVE and DEAD STOCK, including two
valuable In.calt COWR, two Spring Carts, capital Weigh-
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feather Bodo, Mattresses, Toiletwervicea. T.inen Chests,
Windsor and Adi Chairs, round and square De•il Table,
Cupboards, Alarnm Cloaks, quantity of Glass and
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of Sealei and Weight,. Ten Canisters. KITCHEN,
DAIRY. and BREWING REQUISITES, Nine well-
nen.one•l Casks. and Effects. the property of Mrs. Sarah
Mills. of the Waggon and Horses. Inn, Fairfield, near
Bromagrove, who is deelining business.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

NOTTCIFI.
TO LANDLORDS AND OTHERS.

T A. STONES, Auctioneer and Appraiser.
• . bugs to announce to the inliatitanta of Dudley and
the surrounding neighbourhood. that he to prepared to
Levy Distraints for Rent, Executiona, Bills of Bale, and
all kinds of Processes at taw, and parties favouring him
with such business are guaranteed against all Actions and
Buita at Law. At Moderate Charges.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

THE ROYAL VISIT TO IRELAND.

The arrangements in connection with the visit of the
Prince of Wales to Ireland are still (a correspondent
writes) in a daily changing state, and no complete pro-
gramme can be presented; but certain points are uu
derstood to have been decided upon, as, for instance,
that when the Prince leave!! for Dublin (it is expected
on the 13th of April) he will not travel in state. In
Kingstown he will be received by a guard of honour,
and at Westland Row Terminus the Lord Lieutenant
and the Lord Mayor and Corporation of Dublin will
welcome his Royal Highness. A suite of apavtments
will be prepared for the Prince in Dublin Castle,
and he will proceed there without pomp. On
Wednesday,. the 15th, an address from the Muni-
cipal Council will be read to the Prince, and his
Excellency will give a banquet in the evening. Thursday
will be the day of the Punehestown races, at which
his Royal Highness will be present, accompanied by
the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Hamilton (it is
believed), and Count F. Lagrange. Already vehicles
for the clay can only be hired in Dublin by intending
visitors at a high premium. Friday i.e appropriated
for a visit to the seat of Viscount Powerscourt, in the
county of Wicklow; and on Saturday the Phcenix
Park, according to present intentions, will be the scene
of a grand military review. The principal feature of
the visit will be the installation of the Prince as an
"extra Knight" of the Order of St. Patrick on Mon-
day, in St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is capable of
accommodating nearly 3,000 spectators; and in the
evening, following the precedent of 1821, the Lord
Lieutenant will preside at an Installation Banquet in
St. Patrick's Hall, in Dublin Castle. On Tuesday the
Spring Cattle Show of the Royal Dublin Society will
open, and the Prince will visit it, and some of the pub-
lic buildings of the city in the afternoon. Wednesday
is still an open day, but on Thursday the Royal Horti-
cultural Society hope to be honoured with the Prince's
presence ; and Friday will bring the visit to a close.
Balls will also be given during the stay of his Royal
Highness at the Castle and at the Mansion House.
King George the Fourth, when in Ireland in 1821, was
present at the then principal Irish horserace at the
Curragh.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

DIZZY IN DIFFICULTIES.
(By a Member of the Country Party )

I tell 'en what, men, whether you 're a Tory or a Whig,
The longest way to market is the way you drives a pig.
It 30U makes any footmarks, they as toilers 'ern 'col fled
What zigzag hoof and hobnail prints you two have left be-
hind.

One at a time is bad enough to drive, bet sow or boar;
But, if you wants a job o' work, try drivun of • score.
And hard as ourn to manidge be, take swine, both gun and
small,
The Irish Pig's the trust un, the pigheadedest of all.
There's Benjamin our Ruler, wi them Irish rigs to drive,
Which, if he can accomplish, he's the cleverest chap alive.
Pitch obstinate contrairy baists did ever mortal zee?
Alt Benjamin, thy task is one as I don't envy thee !
Hark, how they grunts, and squakes, and imitates, as much

,
as for to iay,"
" I wun't, I won't, I wun't go right I 'ool goo my own way !"
Look how they bolts, this side and that, or sets their snouts
on high,
And sersmes ten thousand murders like, swate craturs, to
the thy !

Protestant Pigs, and Popish Pigs, all pullan left and right,
scun't )ield to one another flare a mussel nor a mite.
There's Landlord Pigs, and Tenant Pigs, as stubborn to com-
mand,
They all be ill-conditioned Pigs in that there plaguy land.
There's Celt Pigs and there's Saxon Figs; there's /range Pigs,

and t;reen,'
There's Piga fed all on laturs ; and they Pigs be wretched
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

EMIGRATING AGAINST THEIR WILL

In the Record Court, in Dublin, a singular case has
been tried, which lasted two days. A shoemaker, named
Howe, who resides in Mallow, went to Queenstown
with his wife to see off his brother, mother, and three
sisters, who were emigrating to New York, in the
City of Antwerp, one of the Inman steamers, in
November last. He lingered so long on board taking
farewell of his relatives that the tender which should
have brought him ashore went off without him, and he
found the vessel irrevocably under way, and himself
and wife involuntary emigrants, with the prospect of
a month's voyage for which he had made no provision.
He appealed in vain, when too late, to the captain and
crew to put him ashore, and was obliged to complete
the voyage, with the additional mortification of being
charged as a " stowaway " by the tars on board, who
in answer to his appeals, as he alleged, committed him
to vary uncomfortable quarters. After some difficulty
at New York he got back, and on his return found his
business, as he stated, considerably injured, and then
brought the action for false imprisonment and deten-
tion. For the defence evidence was given that repeated
signals were given to warn the persons en board that
the steamer was about to start, but that they were dis-
regarded by the plaintiff. Baron Deasy, in charging
the jury, said he thought no blame was attributable to
the officers of the company. The jury found for the
defendant on all the issues.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-03-21

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
SIMPLIFIED.

The following remarkable story is related by Le Nerd, of

Brusiels :

On Sunday, February 23, the election of Bavarian
Representatives to the Customs' Parliament was to be
made. Upon that day filo cure of a parish near
Erbendorf, after concluding his sermon, addressed the
congregation in these terms, "My very dear brethren,
—We have to-day to vote for what is called the
German Customs' Parliament. Two candidates are
before us—the banker of Munich, Albert Wild, and
M. de Schlor. Minister of Commerce. Which shall
we choose? Let us address ourselves to the Holy
Spirit, and pray that he may touch our hearts and
enlighten our understandings, so that in a matter so
important for our country and our Church we may
make a right selection. See, I have here two cards,
one bearing the name of Wild, and the other that of
Sailor. I will place them in my cap, and turning my
head away will shake them together. And now to
your knees, dear brethren, and pray with me." An
interval of silent prayer followed, after which the curb,
looking away, drew forth one of the cards from the
1 cap. It bore the name of Wild. "Mu, my brethren,"
he exclaimed, "this is the man who is recommended
from Heaven, and you know how you ought to vote."
The result was that the banker Wild was returned to
the Customs' Parliament.