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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.

The weekly meeting of this Board was held
yesterday; Ar. Uranger in the chair. There
were also present:—Mesers. Brooke, Rollineon,
Rhodes, Paskin, Dr. Walker, Baker, Uuest, B.
Homer, Fereday, Raybould, Haskew, Pearsall,
Griffin, Fiddian. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and confirmed. Admitted into the house
during the week, 12; discharged, 19; dead, 3 ;
remaining, 894. Corresponding week lust year,
429. Out-door relief Kingswinford district,
£25 14e 4d ; Stourbridge district, 4:17 is 9d ;
Halesowen district, £29 15s Od ; relief of non-
resident paupers, 7s 6d ; total, 7s 7d,
against £59 48 4id last year.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

CONVICTION FOR MURDER.

At the Liverpool Metres, before Mr. Justice Mellor. 1
Richard Spencer, be, a fishmonger, was indicted for the
murder of Elizabeth Wharton. at Liverpool, on the ibth of
AUgll4 :
Mr. Hawthonae, for the prosecution, stated that the
prisoner, who was married and a fishmonger, had left
his wife and lived with deceased for 15 years. The pri.
soner had recently become unfortunate in business, and
went to reside in a smaller house in Gregson street. On
the 15th of Angara theprisoner sod the deceased retired
to bed, both being sober, and on the following morn-
ing the woman was awakened by what she described
as a severe blow upon the side of the head. She asked
the prisoner what he was doing, and he replied, "I
wish that we should both die together." She got
sap and went to a neighbour's house, her head bleed-
ing. The neighbour then went to the prisoner's
house, and found him bleeding from two wounds
in the head. A 'evolver was found with three barrels
discharged, two of the shots having been fire I by
the prisoner at himself, and the other at the de-
ceased. The prismsr afterwards kiesed the deceased
and asked her forgiveness They were both taken to
the Royal Infirmary, where the woman died two days
afterwards, and the prisoner himself recovered. The
deceased stated in her depositions that they were both
addicted to drink.
It was contended for the defence that the prisoner,
having suffered from losses had become dejected, and,
whilst actually intending to commit suicide, had fired
at his own forehead, but the bullet, glancing off, had
entered the head of the woman.
The learned Judge having enmmed up carefully, the
jury returned a verdict of Guilty. His lordship passed
sentence of death.

On Tuesday morning, the marriage of :knee M.
Maughton, second daughter of the Right Rev. Ite. I homes
Leigh Claughton, Lord Bishop of Rochester, with Captain
Williams, tirenadler Gnarls, wra eolemniaed st St t:ltorce'e
Church, Hanover-square, Louden. The edifice was tpeedily
tilled with ladles to witness the ceremony. The Nervice was
performed by the father of the bride. At the conclusion of
the ceremony the newly married couple repaired to the
vestry, where the marriage wsa nitrated In the presence of
the earl and Countess of Dudley, tad and C unttes of
Cawdor, the Han. lieu Campbell, the lion. Dudley Compbetl,
the lion. H. Q. Campbell, dec. rhe bridal party then pro.
ceeded to the own riddance of the Earl of Dudley, where a
grand &jeers.. was given. The happy couple left town for
the ConUmmt.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

COUNTY COURT.

I heNorth- Eastern Railway Company v. Roninion.
—At the County Court on Thursday, before R.
Kettle, Esq., Judge, this was an action brought
by plaintiffs to recover the sum of £8 lOs ld for
carriage of timber.

Mr.-Perry appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr.
Homer for defendants.

Mr. Perry, in opening, said that the action
originally was to recover the sum of £8 lOs Id
of the defendant William Rollinson, timber mer-
chant, of The Dolph. £5 Ils 44 had been paid
into Court, and the real issue was now .1:2 IBs
94. In February last defendant had 30 tons 4
cwt. of timber consigned to him at the rate of
lbs 10.1 per ton. Defendant complained that the
weight was 231 tons. Some correspondence
took place, and the rate was altered to 1H 4d,
which defendant refused to pay, and the action
was to recover the extra carriage.
Ooorge Douglas deposed: I am engaged at
the West Hartypool Station to load timber. On
the 29th February a quantity of timber was con-
signed to William Rollinson. The timber was
: partly square, and is used for mining purposes.
The weight was 30 tons 4 cwt. by Caloper mea-
sure, which it lathe custom to measure it by. It
measured more than 30 tons.

Cross-examined : I loaded the timber and gave
ray books, stating the quantity, to the Company's
officer rho entry was made at the time. Have
often made similar entries.

Isaac Thompson deposed: I am manager at
the West Hartypool Station. The rate of tim-
ber carriage wss 183 4d. Whoi square timber
is measured it is by lialiper, and not by string,
The charge would be 15s 10d per ton. Defend-
ant complained about the weight, and the quan-
tity was reduced to '23 tons 4 cwt., at the higher
rate of 18s 4d carriage, the timber being par-
tially round.
William Thompson, station-master at Brettell
Lane, said he saw the defendant about the tim-
ber in question after it had arrived. Defendant
said that instead of there being 30 tons 4 cwt.
it was only 23i tons. The amended account was
handed to the defendant.

Mr. Homer, for the defence, said that his client
had been quoted two ntea of charges, and had
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

ACTION FOR BREACH OF PROMISE.

In London, In the Court of Exchequer, the cause of "Wall
v Grout "has been heard, and was an action to recover com-
pensation for an alleged breach of promise to marry. The
defendant pleaded a denial 9f the premise, aud that the
plaintiff herself hut ezonembed tim from the promise if
he had made her one.
According to the statement of the counsel for the
plaintiff, his client, lateogaret Veall, a young lady of
rather prepoesessing appearance, was the daughter of
a licensed victualler and the proprietor of the "White
Horse," Old Ford. She was now about 22 or 23
years of age. The defendant, about a year or two
,liter, was a teacher of music and an organist in
Liverpool, his income amounting to abut WOO a
year. The intimacy between the pasties cone-
' menced in 1868, at which time the young lady's faiter
was in the habit of giving a weekly musical concert
at the "White Horse." At this concert Edward
Grout, the defendant. was employed by him to lilay
the pianoforte. Subsequently he was enge ged to
teach the plaintiff the pianoforte, end to ,-.% e her
lessons in music. This relationship of tea. iier and
pupil engendered feelings iu them of mutual admira-
tion, which gradually ripened into love. He profs wed
the warmest affection for her, and she reciprocated
his tender emotions. It soon became a ease of avowed
engagement between the young couple, and their
friends and acquaintances around them Wera
profane in their ccingratulatioce and wishes for,
their connubial bliss. The efendaut became moat
demonstrative in his attentidus to the young lady,
making her some handsome presents. The plaintiff
having gone on a visit to some of her friends in Cam.
bridge, the defendant seemed diadorsolate during her
temporary absence, and prevailed upon her father
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

GAME V. MEAT.

Noticing the Earl of AI almesimry's letter on game
and the Game Laws, a correspondent writes to 2'he
Times :
The Earl of Malmesbury's letter is rather suggestive. May
I say a word or two on my own experience in the matter?
Living in Berkshire, 30 miles from London, five Irma tile
nearest market town, three from the nearest station, I of ten
have difficulty in getting well supplied. Country butchers,
seldom being capitalists, suffer very much from the present
high prices; they cannot buy first-class moat. Good ox-beef
and mature mutton are almost unobtainable from them.
During the game season I trouble the butcher and pout !
terer very little. I flub that one pheasant gore further
(In a family of two persons and two servants) than a couple
of fowls. The meat is far more nutritious, the residuum (as
Is the case with all game) to most useful for soup. Of the
hare I am inclined to say with Martial—
Inter qnadrupedes gloria prima lepus."
A good hare ls far cheaper than either beef or mutton.
Again, there In venison. Only this morning, before I had
area lord Malmesbary • letter, I was informed that a
haunch of venison, which cost me • guinea. had furnished
nice meals (seven for the dining room and two for the
kitchen) besides its contribution to our daily soup. I defy
anyone to get the same ameunt of nutrition out of •
guinea's worth of beef or mutton at present prices. Yoers,
dre., MC.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

BROM GROVE.

. COUNTY COI:ST.—At this Court, held on Monday, be.
fore Mr. Harringtou, Judge, Mr. H. O. James, an as.
emantant, residing at The Limes, Upland Road, Belly
Hill, near Birmingham, was summoned by William Jet-
Series, of Bromogroes, grocer, to show cause why he had
not paid the sum of .24 108 7d, and 12s coats upon •
judgment obtained on the 12th August last. Defendant
said the proceedings were irregular, as he had not been
duly served with the original summons. Two summonses
were left at his residence on the Bth August, one of which
was at the suit et plaintiff, which, being only four days
previous to the hearing, he had no time to give notice of
his special grounds of defence, and his solicitor, Mr. F.
Corbett, Worcester, had written the fiegistrar to that
effect. The original summons, with the aflidavittof ser-
vice, was produced, showing that the same was served at
defendant's residence on the lid August, and the affidavit
was made on the 2nd. Defendant called his daughter,
who swore that both summonses were received by her on
the Bth August.—William Spencer, formerly a bailiff of
the Birmingham Court, whom defendant had imbpdned
to attend, 'aid he served the summons, on the Ist Au-
gust, on a woman at defendant's residence, but that in •
hurry he must have filled up and sworn to the wrong form
of affidavit. —His Honour pointed out to defendant that
his duty would have been to attend the Court and apply
tor an adjournment. He should not disturb the judgment
unless he could show him that be had a bona fide defence
to the claim on its merits.—This the defendant did not
attempt to do, and after having stated, in answer to his
Honour, that he was an accountant, practising in Bir-
mingham, and paid a rent of £4lO per year for his resi-
dence, he was committed for 21 days, the warrant to be
suspended for • fortnight.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

Klir V ER.

Our= or TREIPABBING.—At the Petty Sessions, on
Monday, at Brierley Hill, before Mr. L. Freer, George
Oakley wail charged with being in pursuit of game on
land belonging to Mr. Dudley, on the 25th ult. George
Abel, Keeper, proved that he saw the defendant on the
land, with a gun in his possession. (dame is preserved
there. Police•sergeant Baldwin proved that when corn-
plainant brought the defendant to him, he said that the
defendan; was the man who had been poaching. Defend-
ant denied being there. The case was adjourned for 7
days for further evidence.
WAGlill CA/Z.—William &dell, farmer, was summoned
by Joseph Smith for £2 ds wages alleged to be due. Mr.
Addison appeared for complainant. From the evident*
it appeared that complainant agreed to work for the des
fendmit at the rate of £l2 per year. One day he woe
late in getting home, when the defendant ordered him off
the premien, and he went, and there was due to him tl
Se. The defendant, having been sworn, said that hesent
the complainant to Stourbridge with a team of hones
and he did not come home until late ; and witness heard
that he had been stepping on the road and keeping the
horses out, and he gave him a month's notioe to leave.
The agreement was to give and take • month's notice.—
Adjourned for a week for evidence for the defence.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

AN INNKEEPER'S LIABILITY.

At the Liverpool ASfliZeS, the canie of '' Dixon v. litrch"
ha. been tried, and wax a question as to an innkeeper's lia-
bility for the goods of a person staying in his hotel.
The plaintiff is a land agent and surveyor at Brad-
ford, Yorkshire, and the defendant, Miss Agues
Birch, in the keeper of the "Clifton Alms and Pier
Hotel," at Blackpool.
In July last the plaintiff went to stay at the hotel
kept by the defendant, and his portmanteau was sent
to a bedroom. It al peered that he called the defend-
ant's; attention to an inefficiency in the lock, but she
sail it did not matter as they were all honest people
there. On the in 'ruing following his arrival at the
hotel he found that the portmanteau had been broken
open while he was asleep, and £2l I9s. sd. and some
other matters abstracted. To recover this the action
was now brought.
For the defence, it was shown that the hotel belonged
to a limited company, and that the defendant was only
the manager, at a salary of £65 a year. The licence,
however, ha l been taken out in defendant's name.
Mr. Semple submitted that defendant was not liable,
and that the action should have been brought against
the company, and not against their manager.
The learned judge assented to this view, and on this
c sunset for the plaintiff elected to be nonsnited, leave
being reserved to move the Court above.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

Notices et Birth., Marriages, and Deaths, wheu properly
authenticated, will be inserted in the" Observer," free of
charge.

DIED.
OATCHNIELD.—On the 17th instant, at Amblecote, near
Brierley Bill, John Robert Gatchneld, the eldest and
dearly beloyed son of William and Sarah riatchfielJ,
in the 22n1Tear of his age; deeply lamented.
Tea is an alimentary product of the highest order, and
ita inestimable qualities, or cc only at the command of
the rich, are now placed within the reach of the most
humble family. The valuable properties which prove so
refreshing and grateful to all tea drinkers, are found al-
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

TEE IRON TRADE.

The attendance on 'Change at Birmingham on Thurs.
day, was fahly good in spite of the weather, and more
business was reported doing than is usual at this season.
Of course, no great move can take place uutl the com-
mencement of the new year, but general confidence in
the improvement noted during the last few weeks still
continues. Inquiries from a distance are far more nu.
morons than could have been expected, and agents are
on the alert from shipping firms order to obtain quo-
tations for large specifications. Plenty of offers were
mate for pig and finished ;von, and prices were consider-
ably firmer. Sheets (singles) were in demand at £l4, and
inferior makes were quoted at £l3 12s 6,1 to Ell 17a 6d.
Orders might have been placed at £1.3 10s, but these were
refused in many cases. Strips, tubes, and bars, and fen-
, cing were more in demand, and quotations were slightly
higher. The great desire of purchasers was to book for.
ward at current rates, but so certain were makers of a
further advance, that they world not accede to this, and
orders, in consequence, were mostly for quick delivery?
Pig-iron was repined much firmer at the close of the
market, and iron ores and P.mestone were a'so stiffer.
Coal remained much as
_usual.
_ . _ . .

At a meeting of the Itininasters Association, Mr. G.
J. Barker in the chair, the question of the wager agree.
ment with the ironworkers was discussed, and the follow-
ing resolution was unanimously passed:—" Whereas thin
association has considered that the wages agreement with
the suit sial forge men continued in force to tho end of
this year and becomes an open question, and confirms the
views expressed by its committee at the conference of the
ironworkers held on Monday, the 16th lest, and empowers
them to enter into a further agreement with the men, it
is resolved that in order to afford time for the discussion
and settlement of all points at issue, the prosent rate of
wages to oilmen and forgemen be continued for such
period as may be mutually agreed upon.'
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

S. PIMT-JD
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF

FOREIGN CIGARS,

INCLUDING VIE BEST BRANDS,
NE PLUS ULTRAS, INCOGNITAS, INFANTAS MORALES,
HENRY CLAY'S, &C..
JUST ARRIVED, DIRECT FROM VIENNA AND HAMBURG,
A large quantity of
CIGAR HOLDERS
AND

CALLIOPES

PIPES.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

KINVEII SCHOOL BOARD.

A meeting of this Board was held on Friday evening
at the Ktuver Board School (the Girls Department). The
Rey J. ilodiven, the Chairmen of the Board, presided,
iind there were also present Messrs. Bunn, Bolton, and
Belcher. _ _ .

The Board, having requested the Education Depart-
ment to send an inspector to enquire into the efficiency
of the private schools in this district, their reply was now
read, which was to the effect that the Department had no
power to order the inspection of schools established since
the returns from the district bad been sent in, but the
question as to their efficiency must, in the first Melanie.,
be decided by the Board, and ultimately by the Mogi.-
trates. . .

The Chairman read another letter from the Education
Department, stating that they were about to issue an order
for an election to till op the vacancy cooed by the resig-
nation of Mr. Foley, unless there was any special reason
for delay.
The Clerk was instructed to inform the Department
that there was no special reason for delay, but that no
one in the district lfid expressed a wish fir the vacancy
to be filled up.
The Clerk stated that a summons had been issued
against William Coley because he had not caused Emma
Lloyd, a girl in his custody, to attend school. The Jus-
tices fined him ss, including costs.
. _

Orders from the Treasurer for payment of the teachers
and officers' salaries were signed.
The Returns of the Board Schools for the month of
November, were laid before the Board. They showed
that in the Boys' School eight had been admitted and
seven had left during the month 127 were attending.
The average attendance was 91.5; for corresponding
month last year 86.1. In the Girls School 16 had left
during the month. 76 were attending. The average at.
tendance was 51 9; corresponding month last year 64.5.
In the Infant School 9 nad been admitted and 9 had left.
86 were attending. The average attendance was 676; cor-
responding week last year 111.9.
The Board adjourned to Friday the 27th inst.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

HAGLEY.

Broca gate .—On Monday last, Messrs. Oates, Perrens
and Wooldridge held their Christmas Stock Sale. There
was not so large a oak as usual, but the quality was very
good, and there was a fair attendance. Full prices were
realised. A prize of £3 3, was awarded to Mr. B. Thurs.
tans for the best 10 sheep ; and a prize of £3 Si to Mr.
H. Smith, of Summerbill, for the beat beast, which real-
ised £3l. _

AMATEUR CONCERT.—OR Monday evening • grand
amateur concert was given in the Hell Barn. There was
not so good an attendance as usual, the night being very
wet. The principal perferniere were Fraulein Pfaff, We.
Ibbotason, Rev. R. L. Stanyer, and Stuart. Esq.; the
Hon. A. Strut being unavoidably absent. The concert
was a good one, and there were I encores.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

the word " Exeter" under "Melbourne" distinctly.
After the outbreak at the monastery he refused to take
Morton back, and he left Norwich about a week after-

The examination of two other witnesses (Mr. Power,
Chief Constable of Norwich, and Police sergeant
Thorne, who proved his apprehension in London, and
his conduct in prison) clokied the case for the prosecu-
tion, and
The prisoner submitted to the court that the docu-
ment alleged to be forged was not a deed, which wall a
document that must be sealed and delivered. This
document was not a contract. It simply certified that
a certain thing was done under certain conditions.
Mr. Garrod was then recalled and examined by the
judge as to the act of ordination, and after some dis-
cussion between the learned judge and the counsel,
his lordship said he would reserve the point raised by
the prisoner for the Court of Criminal Appeal.
The prisoner then addressed the jury in an able
speech, in which he analysed the evidence of the
Bishop's secretary and of Father Ignatius, and entered
into a history of the emente at the Norwich monastery
which he sail was occasioned by the extreme severity
of the rules of the Father. As to the eviden,e of the
handwriting, he disputed the testimony of Father
Ignatius. If Father Ignatius wee an expert in hand-
writing as well as as in monasticism, .his evidence
might be of more value. If he had an opportunity of
bringing witnesses from abroad, he could prove that
he was a clergyman. No one could practise sound
divinity (as it had been admitted be had clone), and
carry out the multifarious duties of a large parish,
without previous training and experience.
Baron Bramwell, iu summing up observed that
although the prisoner denied that he was a no, ice in
the Norwich monastery he appeared to have a very
perfect acquaintance with all that passed there dur-
ing the ilineute.
Me prisoner was found Guilty, and sentence was re
served until the case had gone before the Court of
Criminal Atral, on the point raised by the prisoner.
A c mviction for an indictable misdemeanour at
Juildford Absimis (the obtaining money under false
pretences) was then proved against the prisoner.
lie was then tried on the charge sit obtaining a
watch and other goods from Mr. Skarratt, silversmith,
Norwich, by relive nting himself an curate if St.
Martin's, and sentenced to tine years' penal seryitilde
on that charge.
On a third charge, if obtaining k 5 ris. from the
Rev. T. L. Wheeler on false pretences, he was
sentenced to 13 mouths' imprisonment.

Galdford
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

Horniman's Pure Tea
is the Best 8, Cheapest.

exist

The valuable properties of tea —__ only
in the young kaves. HORNIMAtt'S TEA,
selected from the ehoire spring gathering,
without the usual mineral powder on the
leaf,—is very strong and delicious in flavour;
being sold only in PACKETS, uniform
quality and real cl,aeapmess is guaranteed.
LOCAL AGENTS
Stourbridge, Clarke, High-street.
Hewitt, Market-street.
Morris, High-street.
Baker, High-street.
Haleio' wen, Adams, Chemist.
Brierley Hill, Geary, Chemist.
Penanett, W. Bache, Chemist.
Blackheath, Barlow Chemist.
Lye, Jones, Chemist.
Wordsley, Turner, Chemist,
Kidderminster, Howitt, Chemist.
Dudley, Bagott, Chemist.
Birmingham, Banks Bull-st.
Netherton, Fullylove, Chemist.
Brettell Lane, Collis Chemist.
Kiwgsolinford, Eollinson, Chasid.

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ELIHU BURRITT AND CHARLES
DICKENS.

Immediately on the death of Charles Dickens, Mr.
Elihu Burritt undertook the collection of the tri-
bute to his memory which appeared in the public
journals and other periodicals of different countries,
and made them into a memorial volume, with the view
of its being a kind of household monument to the
world-admired author. He requested publishers to send
him copies of their journals or periodicals containing
such articles. This proposition was responded to
readily and widely. Newapapers and magazines
were sent to him from every part of Christendom
from India and Australia, from Quebec to Calcutta,
sn.l from San Francisco to Stockholm. Ile spent
several weeks in translating from the French, German.
Italian, Dutch, Danish, and Swedish, articles full of
earnest and eloquent testimony to the humanising and
elevating influence of all his works. This portion of
, the packet he called " The Voice of the Press." The
°tilt r portion comprised extracts from se:mona by the
fish ip of Manchister, the Dean of Weetneinster, and
other distinguished clergymen in Europe and America,
whit le he has called " The Voice of the Pulpit." Re-
specting this undertaking. Mr. Burritt thus speaks in
a letter published in the Birminghani Post s--
I feel that some explanation is due to Euglish juurnallsta
and other parties who sent me tributes to the memory of
Charles Dickens. I have done my best with English and
Anvrican psi limbers, but not one of them has been found
willing to risk a farthing in assisting to erect the household
monument to the great author which I proposed, and for
wh,cli I collected and prepared so much material.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

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what. Stamped Envelope for reply —Apply, John Pell.
ituattaaball..

this season, and give full scope to the love
and kindness, the sympathies and the chari-
ties of this "gracious time ;" and in this
spirit it is that we heartily wish our
readers A MERRY CHRISTMAS."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

(Signed) D. C. RICHMOND,
, . Secretary.

14 December, 1872.

MO BUILDERS.—Persons willing to TEN-
DER for the ERECTION and COMPLETION
of a VILLA RESIDENCE, Stable, Coachhouse, Gals
Lodge, drc., near Pedmore. Stourbridge, are requested
to send their names to Mr. Thomas South, architset,
The Mount, Stoarbridge.
The Lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be
accepted.
Dec. 20th, 1872.

BLAKE WAY begs to inform the inhabit.
. ants of Stourbridge and Neighbourhood, that
he will REMOVE his RESIDENCE, VETERINARY
INFIRMARY and SHOEING FORGE, to his New
Premises, SB, lizox-sramit, on MONDAY NEXP, where
be trusts by strict personal attention and perseverance to
still merit their kind pstronage.
SS, High-street, Stourbridge.

CORN EXCHANGE, STOURBRIDGE.

HANDEL'S GRAND ORATORIO,

-THE MESSIAII,"
Will be performed with Oreheatral Accompaniments, in
the Above Room,

UN MONDAY, DECAMDER 80tk, 1812.

Ma. S. SIMMS.

Reserved Seats, 2s 6d; Second, ls 6d; Beek, Ons
. . .

Plan of the Reserved Beats may be seen and Tickets
obtained, at R. Broomhall's.
Doors open at Seven. To commence at 7.80. and con-
clude at 10.84) o'clock.
A Cloak Room will be provided.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

THE INCOME TAX.

The formation of a National Income-Tax
League is a fact on which that innumerable
body of patient and impatient sufferers who
pay income-tax may be congratulated. This
mow League starts well, and it differs con-
siderably from any of those leagues which
are formed by insignificant nobodies, and
which aimat more or less unpopular crotchets.
The National Anti-Income-Tax League has
on its provisional committee the names of
several noblemen, members of the House of
Commons, and gentlemen well known in the
commercial world, besides which the com-
mittee of the National Chamber of Trade
and the chairmen and secretaries of numer-
ous local associations are incorporated with
it. The committee, however, cannot be too
powerful, nor the members of the League too
numerous, for the work that has to be ac-
complished is vast. The present Chancellor
of the Efehequer, like his predecessors, will
doubtless cling with vigorous tenacity to the
Income-Tax, and will be prepared at any
time to show that the country cannot pos-
sibly do without it; while we may depend
upon it that too many supporters of the
Government, as well as many Conservatives
and independent members will be only too
ready to fall in with his views. But we sub-
mit that a far greater and more powerful
body, the taxpayers—men of '‘all shades of
politics—must be considered, and Ministers
will have seriously to study the propriety of
remodelling this tax, if not of entirely abo-
lishing it. The opinion is rapidly gaining
ground that the Income-Tax is 'essentially
bad, and too bad for reform; that in fact it
is noillonger required, has become intolerable,
and must be swept away till the time shall
unhappily arrive when the country has to
prepare for war, and if ever thatitime shonld
come we will cheerfully pay this now vexa-
tious and iniquitous impost. It has been
resolved over and over again, in various
parts of the country, that the Income-Tax is
inquisitorial in its nature, unjust in its opera-
tion, and demoralising to the national char-
acter. The tax was originally proposed as a
war tax; in 1816, when the war was over,
the House of Commons indignantly refused
to continue the tax; it was again imposed
by Sir Robert Peel, under exceptional cir-
cumstances, when the finances of this country
were at a very low ebb indeed, and when
there was no hope of any improvement but
from this extraordinary resource. But there
is no excuse for its continuance now. Our
other sources of revenue are ample for the
requirements of the country, and if when
the income tax is repealed, as we firmly be-
lieve, our revenue is found insufficient, we
must reduce our expenditure. For such a
reduction there is full scope, without injur-
ing the efficiency of the public service.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

ARCHBISHOP MANNING ON SIR
THOMAS MORE.

In London, on Monday night, a large andionon assemqed
In the Tower-hill Roman Catholic School, to hear a lecture
by Arehbialem Manning on The Life and Martyrdom of Sir
Thomas Mora"
The Archbishop conntnenced by remarking that the
subject on which he had to speak was one very near to
the beasts of the good people of Tower-hill—it was on
the life and glorious martyrdom of Sir Thomas More,
one of the greatest martyrs of the Holy Catholic
Church. He traced the youthful life of Sir Thomas
More, from the day on which he warn born in Milk-
street, Cheapeide, in 1480, to that on which he ac-
cepted from Henry VIII. the offices of Privy Coun-
cillor, Treasurer of the Exchequer, and Chancellor of
the Duchy of Lancaster. In all that period it was shown
that he lived a pure, unselfish life, devoting him-
self at the same time to his legal studies at New Inn
and Lincoln's Inn, and to the duties of Judge of the
Sheriff.' Court, City of London, and of Member of
Parliament for the City. Having referred to the manly
opposition offered by Sir Thomas to a large money
vote which Henry V 111. abed of the C mmons, Areh•
bishop Manning dwelt strongly upon the refmal of
More to take the oath of supremacy, by which he
showed his firm adherence to the doctrine of the indis-
solubility of the sacrament of matrimony. The leading
and well-known hvidents in the quarrel between the
King and the then Lord High Chancellor More, when
the former wished him to countenance a divorce with
Quern Cathay Me, were eloquently touched on, the Arch-
bishop remarking that in this the King had received the
evil advice of the "basest man known to English history,
Cranmer." Having in touching terms spoken of
More's death, Dr. Manning drew deductions from the
hiatory of the life he had been portraying. Alluding
to Church property, he said it was the patrimony of
the poor, and not intended for the enrichment of
bishops or priests. At the present moment the people
of England were divided, subdivided, and morselled
out into religions Bections without numlwr. The
religions of England no man conid count. Look at the
c..ndjtion of the country MM. There did not exist on
the face of the earth temporal poverty more grinding
or spiritual poverty more deplorable than existed
within the Empire of England. At present the head-
ship of the titurch which More rej-cted was repudiated
by more than half the people of England.
The Archbishop, who was warmly cheered, received
a cordial vote of thanks at the close of his lecture.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

BRIEHLEY HILL.

DENNE AND DISORDERLY.—At the Petty Sessions, on
Monday, before Mr. L. Yrter, William Lowe was charged
with being drunk and disorderly, on the 9th init. Police.
constable Brunt proved the case. Defendant pleaded
guilty. Fined lie and costs ; in default seven days.
Wsous Ckint.—Betore Messrs, L. Freer and H. Hell.
Joel Siddaway was summoned by Caleb Webb to show
cause why he should not pay him fl 13, 61 wages alleged
to be due to him. Mr. Holberton defended. Complain-
ant proved his case, and Mr. tiolberton, for the defence,
said that defendant was no scholar, and did not know be
owed the amount. The Bench ordered the defendant to
, pay the full amount and roots, forthwith ; in default •
distress. . . .

PROTECTION ORDER.—A protection order WAS grlntre4
to Jeminia Mullett, against Isaac Mullett, her husband,
who deserted her in .69.

--
CAUTION TO Fnaeeu OF ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN.—
John Sankey, borne dealer, was summoned by Jana
Chambers to show cause why he should not support her
illegitimate child. Defendant did not appear, and com-
plainant swore that defendant was the father, and the
Bench ordered him, under the New Act, to pay 611 per
week for 16 years.
SCHOOL BOAIID PROSECUTION.-4/ number of parents
were summoned for neglecting to send their children to
school. All the mien were adjourned.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

STOKERS IN THE STREET.

(From Punch.)

BET,oVEii British Public.
To you vre must appeal.
We 1,1'411 got no employment,
Nor means for to buy a nivel.
P.ty the poor Gas Stokers,
That struck so kw Ft and stern,
Which unauccestint 'isviri proved,
To work there 's no returr.
We now regret that we done Co.
Your kind consideration show.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

BOPS.

Although business to some extent is curtailed by the
limited quantity remaining, a good consumptive as well as
speculative inquiry exists for the last grosdh, at very high
prkes. Old hops are also sought after, and show • decided
Improvement in valise when compared with • few weeks
back. Continental matkets are reported exceedingly firm,
partictibu Alost, and at New YnrC4 strorg upward 1110Vtl-
merit is perceptible 10 ,11.01, Mid and Es.st Kent, 80s. to
140$. ; Weald of Kent, 685. to 100$. ;Bnsgex, nit to 965.
Farnham and Country, bin. to 120$.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

TEEMS ACCOI.DINO 10 DISTANCE

Please observe the Address-260, Castle. ttreet, Dudley

I)IANOFORTES and lIARMONIUMS way
be heti on the NEW SYSTEM of HIEING, for Two or
Three Years; alter which, aid without any further pay-
ment, to become the propert) of the hirer. All Instru-
ments had on this system, or otherwise, will be
Exchanged any time within six months for any (*her, it
not approved of, and retained carriage free. And fur-
ther,af ter a trial ol three yearn, any Pianoforte or Hat.
rnoninin would he taken bath, at its original cost, aid
the money returned, deducting the nimai chargefor hire
thus offering greater advantages than the London or Bir-
mingham Houhus.--Apply t*. F. tiItEEN, Pianoforte
Teacherand tuner, Music Warehouse,26o,Castle-litreeto
Dudley.

3 000 PIANOFORTES
& DAIMON'.
e 9 u M have been T13b:1•3; by G. Y. GREEN
Protessional loner, 260, CASTI X-STIM6T, butibly
Pianofortes Itestilked, kie-streng, the linniinei • ite•ssitis
ered with Potent Pelt, as used by the most °militia A •••
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

hslth.

-----
The Quebec Chronicle says that during the past season
there have arrived at that port 2,403 British cabin paseengers;
steerage, 19 496 ; total, 21,9,7,9. li,.reigners, 12.254. Stowa-
ways. ke , 900, making a grand total of 34,414 for the season
of 1872.
From April let to the 14th inst., the Exchequer re-
ceipts amounted to £48,794,437, as compared with £46,587,229
In the corresponding period of last year. The expenditure
has been £48,406.404 On Saturday last the balance
the Bank of England exceeded £6.000,000 sterling.

The New YorL Herald of the sth met. says :
Senator Sumner wee soloed with a rather sharp attack of hla
complaint—heart disease—while in the etreet last night.
Ills friends have warmly taged his cewiatton from all sena-
torial labours, but he was In his seat to day at the opening
of the session.
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The return of Fine Art sales in this year's Interna-
tional Exhibition registered through the official price clerks
has been published its amounting to £lO.OOO. This, however,
does not include what was effected through the French and
Belgian Commission' or privately by artists. The total
amount of sales is estimated as amennting to over ..30,000.
On Saturday morning, a young man, named Joseph
Craven, a joiner, who was about to be warned in a few hours
to • young woman. named Pearce. committed suicide .1,115
In bed, by cutting his throat with a penknife, and died.
An abscess in his head had deprived him of sleep for several
nights.
The very remarkable American actor. Mr. Emmett,
who sprang at once into the full tide of popularity in
London, bears what may be called a representative name.
It is understood that his grandfather was • brother of Robert
Emmett, who is historically connected with the Rebellion of
1003 in Ireland, and whose fate excited then, and causes
I now when it is read or spoken of, a melancholy Interest,
especially in his own country.
A newspaper correspondent at Berlin, states that
since his return to that city Prince Blamarck has had several
long consultations with the Emperor and Count von Boon.
According to the Sew Prtwaiaa Gazette, Prince Bismarck'.
duties in the Cabinet will be lightened, but there will be no
change in the relations of the Kingdom to the Empire. The
Ministerial complications please the Liberals, but cause the
gefletiOrtillel much anxiety.
A large seal of the Jardiu d'Acclimatation' at Paris,
died recently, !apparently from jealousy. The keeper for
some days part had given it for companion the sole tune&
of the six animals of that speciea iu the aquarium. But ale
first occupant, annoyed at not being left alone to receive
the caresses of the visitors, avoided its consort, made up its
bed apart, and at last refused all nourishment. After a
malady of a week, it at last succumbed in the seventh you
"-
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

SINCERE VOICE OF WARNING
.171 against Coacks, or an unerring guide to the Ner-
vous and Debilitated, by J. L. PLILVEMICIIIIII.
An in falhhle means of detecting the Quack Doctor,
and thus preventing the above class of Patients
from falling into his clutches, a danger into which
they are likely to be entrapped through his specious
and enticing ferns of advertisements and Trea-
tises.
The well known name and position of the author
is a sufficient guarantee of the truth of his state-
ment.

To be had through any bookseller, or direct of
J. L. Pulvermseher, Galvanic Establishment, 168,
Regent-street, W., London.

INE Box of CLARKE'S B 41 Pills is
NJ warranted to cure all discharges from the Urinary
Organs, in either sex, acquired or constitutional, Gravel
and Pains in the Back.—Sold in boxes, 4s 6d each, by
ell Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors ; or sent to
any address for 60 Stamps by the Maker, F. J. CLAM,
Consulting Chemist, High•street, Lincoln.—Wholesale
kgents, BARCLAY LY Sons, London,and all the Wholesale
Houses.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

CRADLRY HEATH, HAILSOWEN, Si DISTRICT CHRONICLE.

J REGISTERED FOR t
1 TRANSMISSION AI:ROAD. I

TRADESMEN'S

iCEMBER 21, 1872.

PRICE ONE PENNY.

PUBLIC NOTICES.

ENDOWED SCHOOLS' ACT, 1869.

STOURBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL,
WHEELERS SCHOOL, AND CHARITIES OF
GLOVER, HICKMAN, AND OLIVER.

THE Endowed Schools' Commissioners have
prepared the Drafts of three Schemes for tho
future management of the above•nanced Foundations.
Any objections or suggestions in writing respecting such
Schemes, or any of them, may be addressed to the Sec-
retary to the Commissioners before the 22nd day of
March 1872.
A ?Anted Copy of the Drafts will lie for public inspea
tion at the office of the Endowed Schools' Commission,
2, Victoria-street, Westminster; and at the Shop of Mr.
Robert Broomhall, Stationer and Bookseller, Stourbridge,
of whom copies may be purchased at the price of sixpence
per copy. They will also be sent by post to all persons
applying by letter, enclosing six penny postage stamp.
per copy, to the Secretary, 2, Victoria-street,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

MI I:)ndon into darkness

With aim to plunge at night,
Valust our employer. only

We thought you to excite :
But never for a moment

Did we expect that all
Your Indignation on ourselves
Was a-goln' for to tall.
And now we finds that tithe case.
We wish we could our steps retrace.

There Is some got re-employment,

_
'Tie said we did seduce :
But as for we, poor leaden,

Er,trestles ain't on use.
And wot to turn our 'ands to

There 's nothlek we can sea.
We therefore now before you come,

To crave your charity :
We are ashamed for to appear
In this disgrace afore you here.

Now Christmas la approschhi,

Unless you grants relief,
Without 'Us in the Workhouse,

We shan't obtain no beet.
And used to the consumption,

Wot 'a made your meat so dear,
0, Christian friends, to akilligolee,

The change will be severe !
Our wives and children, too, implore;
We wish we bad thought of them afore.
We 'oped you would support us,

_
When out on strike we went,
But tinds we was mistaken,
Which, therefore, we repent.
To rosin the streets in danger,
As bad as any blind,
With sympathy for Working Men
We felt you wouldn't mind.
If we'd foresawr that wouldn't do,
We'd never 'eve Illcoowenlenced you.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

1117.erh trrt{ 21, 187 g.

—acing
He watched them, end ettsr•
. • • • st.,re room. sent for the
. . emises, end found the prisoner
,114111. ife r.ast hare been pushed up, as It
....lc to get thiough the trapdoor, to which
accesa was generally gained by • ladder. Prisoner said
he went there for a night's lodgings—Prisoner wss
ther charged with stealing two time fowls on the lea
treat, the property of James Attwood. Georg. Minced
proved that the fowls produced belonged to his brother.
and that he found the prisoner behind the door in the
brewhouse, and tw, , fowls were placed in a box by the
door. Polictesconetable Rea proved apprehending the
prisoner, who sald lie hod not stolen the fowls; he only
took them doaa from the roost.—Prisoner was than
charged with being found on the premises of James Attc
wood for an unlawful purpose. Sentenced to six weeks'
hard labour for each offence.
ENTIZSTAINMENT.—On Tuesday night a special enter-
tainment was given in the Lecture Room of the Institute.
kr. B. Wooldridge occupied the chair, and the whole ol
the talent was kindly provided by the chairman, who gave
two readings. Mr. 0. Davis also sang several songs sad
was loudly encored. Mr. Nunn was unable to be present
as announced, but other friends came forward and rem,
dered valuable aid. The whole passed off well, but the
! attendance was not large, owing to the weather.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

- --
hold by A. P. Morris, Chemist, Stourtridp.

pp. ICO cloth, is ; post fun for 13 Stamps.
AOG DISEASES TREATED BY HOMCE-
-, OPATHY. —By JAMEEI Room, M.R.C.V.B.
'scion: James Epps & Co., Homeopathic Chemists,
Threadneedle-street; 170 Piccadilly; and 112 Great
.ssell-street. Stoorbridge :J. H. Eland and A. P.
rris. Bewdley : R. Newman. Worcester: T. With-
" Om.

-
10110EOPATIIIC MEDICII.IIIB.—CaUtIOR.--.EIICh bottle or
3 of medicine is secured by a band over the cork bear.
the signature, " James Epps & Co., Homceopathie
'mists, London," without which in no case can it be
Line.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

33 R.A_ I\T ID -Y-.

111113 T ANo (yo.'s
O. 1). V.

3/2 PER BOTTLE. 38i• PER DOZEN.

AO6lqT :-

WILLIAM PLATT,
Vine and Spirit Nercbant,
STOT_TPABRIDC3-E '

" j:4IOR the BLOOD le the LIFE."
L See Deuteronomy, dup. Mi., verse 23.

CLARKE'S
WORLD FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE,

FOR CLEANSING find CLEARING the BLOOD
from ALL IMPURITIES, whether arising from
youthful indiscretion or any other cause, cannot be too
highly recommended. It

Cures Old Sores
Cures Ulcerated Sores in the Nook
Cures Ulcerated Sore Legs
Cures Blackheads, or Pimples on Face
Cures Scurvy Sores
Cures Cancerous Ulcers
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases
Cures Glaedular Swellings
Clears the Blood from all Impure
Matter, from whatever cause arising.
As ibis mixture Ic pleasant to the taste, and warranted
free from mercury—which all pifle cud most medicines
cold for the above dineases cuntain—tlie Proprietor soli-
cits suffereru to give it • trial to test its value.
Thousands of Testimonials from all parts.
.5.4.1 in Bottles 211 3d swell, and its Cases, evntaining 6
Bottles, lie each, sathciect to effect a permanent cure in
long. standing cases, by all Chemist* I 1 d Patent Medicine
Vendors ; or sent to any address on receipt a 27 or 132
stamps, by

F. J. CLARKE, CHEMIST, ITIGH-STEEET, LINCOLN
Wholank Agoate :
Barclay •S'ons, London, and all far Wholasak Hama f•

GLEN FIELD

S'lB Ulu Only Mud used in
ARCH 1
tier m _ajest.).6 LAULlkiry•

ir THERE ARE ANY LADIES who have not yet used the
GLENFIELD STAILCH, they are respectfully solicited
to give it a trial, and carefully follow out the directionl
printed on every package, and if this is dane. they will
say, like the Queen's Laundress, it is the finest STARCH
they ever used. When you ask for GLENFIELD
STARCH, see that you get it, AS INSERIOR KINDS An
orris SVISITITTITED lOW TUB lass OF SIM piptrn.
AIWAII lIIIRETOOII OF siftimoue UnT•1701111.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

Particularly notice,

NEXT VISIT TO KIDDERMINSTER,
Dec. 24th, at Mi4B Yates' Fancy Reposittny, 8,

et .

Conatant ani personal atteminuee daily from nine ti
six at
11, BENNETTS HILL, 11
(Next to the Bank of England)
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-12-21

HAI GEBAT PLEABIIRE IN..PUBL.IIIIIINO Till FOLLOWING

TESTIMONIALS.
From Mr. C. Potter, Professor of Music, from tiwe
Institution for the Blind, St. John's Wood, London:—
"I can confidently recommend Mr. Green as a Piano-
forte Tuner. He tunes by equal temperament, and ob-
tains SU enact Beide. (Signed) C. POITill."
From Mr. J. F. Patterson, Organist, St. Patriek's
Church, Huddersfield I bays much pleasure in tee.
, tifying to the abilities of Mr. Green as • Pianoforte
1 Tuner. He lays the bearings with exactness and pollee.
tion. (Signed) hub P. PArriason."
1 From Mrs. Sanderson, Solo }litigate, of the London
, and Liverpool Concerto:—' Mr. Green is one of theta,
1 who can Tone my Piano to the nicety I require previous
11 to giving my Public Recitals. (Signed) E. L. Sentine-
-1 Boa."

Frani Mr. Batterworth, Orgahist, Dobeross, near
Manchester :—`• Mr. Greeu'm equal aa • Piabotorte Tower
an rarely be met with. (SigLud) DAvID BUTTERWOMH."