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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

STAMPS BY POST.
(From the Pail Mali (azette.)

In deference to an almost universal exprousion of
ad verse opinion, Mr. Monsen has withdrawn his new
postal regulation so far as pontsge stamps and bank•
uotea are concerned. Ns had, he said, already expressed
his disapproval of the tormin which thie regulation was
'saute, but for which the present difficulty might not
have arisen, and the Department might possibly have
been able to CAI ry out an order ehich was of considerable
Importance, That it was of importance Mr. klonsell
proceeded to insist in one of those "common forme"
of official defence which are apparently considered
sufficient if they show that some mischief exists which
demands a remedy, without showing in aoy way that
the particular remedy prop aed is just, politic, or in
any way likely to remove the general condition of
things. "The temptations offered to letter. carrier'',
even by postage stamps, seriously contributed to pro-
mote diehouesty among them. Every day at the chief
office in London property, consisting to a considerable
extent of jewellery and postage stamps, was found
scattered about the room, having come out of 300 or
41:0 badly secured letters." No douht such carelnsis
aegis on the part of the senders of these letters
it highly reprehensible; but it is not properly
met by Mr. Monsen', regulation. If this species
of negligence has really become so common as to
constitute a new danger to the honesty of the Post
Office officials, let us by all means have a new reguls-
lotion, but let it be directed against those only from
whose badly secured letters the jewellery and postage
stamp; have slipped out, and not also against the inno-
cent recipients of letters which have faithfully retained
their contents, although Ouse contents happen to have
been detected or guessed at by the misdirected emcees
of vigilance which Mr. Monsell's regulation would have
cultivated in Post Office meter.. In a word, Mr.
MonselTs grievance, as stated by him, is that people
poet their letters insecurely fariteneci, not that they
post them so that, though securely fastened, their
contents may be discovered. Ilia remedy, therefore,
must cover no more groin d than his pievance.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

ON TUESDAY, AUGUST sth, an EXCURSION
TRAIN will leave Stourbridge at 7.5, Cradle),
Old Hill 7.20, Rowley 7.30. Liingley Green 7.86,
Smetivrick Junction 7.40, Handworth 7., Birmingham
7.65, and Bordenley 8 0 a.m., tor WARWICK and
LEAMINGTON; and return the ElirllC evening.
:..For Farm and fell pertfcalsr. see Handbills.
J. OBJERSON, Gincral Manager.
Paddington Terminus.

LOST on Saturday last, in the neighbour-
hood of Oldewinford, a Gold Watch RCA with
" Crest " engraved in blood stone. Whoever will bring
the same to the Obserrerlice. shall be handsomely
Rewarded.

WANTED, FIRE BRICK MOULDERS
for large and small Bi isks.—Apply, Harris awl
P.mron, iitoarbridge.

ATEN SHILLINGS INVESTMENT
Foil 'lane given, end possible profit. roosting
front El to .21,000. tt rite o 1 to l'r,,bobtlitieo,- 17
Greaheinottreat, London, t.C.

TRADESMEN and others having are time
I. to CANVASS can hear of a VALUABLE
AGENCY.—Addrees "EA.," Ole other.

LOCAL SECRETARY Wanted for Stour.
bridge by a LIVE ASSURANCE COMPANY
uttering special advantages. Commencing salary filSO
per annum, with commission, travelling ezpivnses, &c.
The candidate will have the preference Of suitable other.
wise, who is prepared to invest £6O in the Company's
capital.—Addreas, in first instance, ' Alpha,' 10 Dockley
Sued, Bermondsey, London, B.E.

AGENTLEMAN is required by an Estab-
lished LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE, to act as
MANAGER for the district of Stoarbridge. Ago not to
exceed thirty-five yearn, and extensive local ccnnexion
desirable. Commencing salary £llO per annum, in addi-
tion to which a liberal Commission wall be paid on New
and Renewed Premiams.—Address (in the first instance)
" Manager' 167, Liverpool Road, London, N. If eligible
in all other respects, a preference will be awarded to the
candidate who is prepared to invest £6O in the Capital
of the Company.

T"i CHECKERS INN.
UPPER MOB STREET, STOLEBRIDGE.

HENRY ROWCLIFFE, PROPRIETOR.

Ales WINES end SPIRITS of the finest quality.

. CURE FOR ALL.
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.

Bionehitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, and all
Derangements of the Throat and Chest.

In any of the above diseases, immediate and permanent
relief is obtained by effectually rubbing this detergent
Ointment twice a day upon the neck, e, bed, and back, and
back, and in all stages of influenza, settled coughs, and
wheezing at the chest, the same treatment may be fol.
lowed with efficienzy and safety.
Bad t.eys, Bad Breasts, Old Sores, Wounds, and
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

KIDDERMINSTER.

CRICKST—KIDDERMINSTIiii ALL•ENOLAND. —This
match was commenced on Thursday last, and the
Kidderminster won the toss, and were the first to handle
the willow ; but the bowling of Mclntyre and J. C.
Shaw, were so destructive that the twenty-two were out
for 51 runs, Shaw taking 14 wickets and Mclntyre 4.
England sent in Signal' and Selby, and before they
were parted, rubbed off the evert; The total number of
runs obtained were 118. Yesterday, the twenty•two
again went in and were all oat for 54 runs, the England
winning by 12 runs in one innings. There was. good
attendanea each day. A scratch match will be played
this day (Saturday), five England men each side. At the
closs of each day's play • number of amusing games were
indulged in inch as ;Awning, throwing the c,icket bad,
&c.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

physicsl system in good working order, and thle is
impoesible if it hi supported upon wretchedly-000ked
food. At the meeting of which I have spoken it wan
resolved to establish • central Institudon, from which
students can be destioad off to the various schools
throughout England which are under the control of
School Boards. Thu. the rudiments of good cooking
wil! he imparted to the rising generation, and posterity,
In addition to its numerous other advantages, will
enjoy the benefit of more good dinners than have
fallen to the lot of ourselves.

Foundation stonee of new works ultimately am-
dated with the health of the people of London, were
sid on Saturday, and the more important of the two
coremonifts woe that performed under the auspices of
the Metropolitun lioarl of Works. This was in cons
n-ction with an undertaking which is to ccmplete the
mom drainage of the capital. Already the purification
of the Thames has been effected to a very considerable
extent by currying out what are known ea the
northern cud southern onif +lb, and the whole of
the gigantic scheme will now be perfected by joining
the western section with the original design. The
cost will be about £200,000, and the contract is
to be executed within eigliteeeo months. The
other work to which [refer was the laying of &founda-
tion ,tone for new tabs and waehhousdi fur the peoele
of Clapham cud Britton, by the Lord Mayor, A joint.
stock company has been formed for the rupply of this
Lunch-nee:led riquirornent, it'd it is in couternplation
to extend the enterpriue to other districts of the metro.
volis as tion as pou.tble. The want if such no insti-
tution has berg been felt in the neigh oourhood of
Brixton, and there is little doubt that Ito advantages
will be w-11 appreciated there.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

BETROTHAL OF THE DUKE OF
EDINBURGH.

The Times Prusatun correspondent mitts from Berlin,
Wider date July 23:

Ruraien papers not being allowed without special
permission to dilate upon eventa in the Imperial
family" lev and short are the commenta upon the
auspicious news from Jugenheim. There is, however,
no doubt that the announcement of the Royal betrothal
ha% been most sympathetically received at St. Peters-
burg, both on account of the sincere interest felt in the
amiable Veneers and also so an earnest of good relations
between the two ciuntriee to whom the affianced be
long. Her Imperial I ligheees Princess Maria Alezan-
drovna is lion. colonel of the Yam burg Regiment of
Unlane, and her photograph in the uniform of this
gallant troop, Czapka on head, with the white sultana
gracefully hanging down, certainly makes her the
most charming officer in the service oi all the Russicsa.
It is 'Asserted that the marriage will be celebrated in
Janinuy, and that Queen Victoria has held out hopes
of honouring the ceremony with her presence. Her
Majesty's arrival in the Russian capital would cer-
tainly be appreciated as one of the most gratifying
events in the history of the Court, and perhaps even of
the country. . . .
Of the few articles published in RU9811% about the
betrothal, I select the following from the Uo/or for trana-
lation

"Nots ithstanding his youth, the illustrious betrothed of
the Grand Duch,. has enriched his mind by long and pro.
Stable travelling. When Ma life ass attempted in Atunrals,
am also on min r Occasion., he showed great commie and un-
common firmness of character. His uonle frankness, his
brilliant WO cultivated Intellect, his exceeding amiability
and Of shinty have gained for him the sincere attac .ment
of all those who ware fortunste enough to cone in Contact
with him, As the nephew of the reigning Duke of Sale.
Cohurg•nlotha, Prince Alfred is the heir of that Duchy,
and atter his nncD's death will be one of the nine...,
of the German Empire. The news of Prince Alfred's
betrothal to the moat august daughter of His Majesty
the Emperor has been received in England with the
utmost Joy and satlsfact!on. The organs of all political
parties ahke admit that a marriage with the only
daughter of the Ruulan Emperor la the most brlllutt t
match any European Prince could have aspired to. Al-
though not attwching much political Importance to this
alliance in an age in which national intareste are more power-
ful than dynastic connexions, the English pspen are in hopes
that the event will strengthen the tp ha relations existing
between the two larg st and noel powerful Elipir• a of
&mope. In point of fact, they look upon the marriage as
another pledge of the preurvation of peace In Europe.
There Is no doubt that In all Russia the joyful event excltas
the mme simpatketio feelings and good wishes aa in Eng.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

CUTTINGS FROM AMERICAN PAPERS.

A back-wetds Fehool committee summed up the
remits of au • zambuti na by declalog to tie 'whole's,
"Y iii spell'd good oh' cipberee htd-rate, but you hatu'i 501
still."

At Augusta, Wisconsin, • recomeniation has
been circulated to the effect hut the Inhahltanta should fall
to pre)er upon " he b!ossing of the half-put elev.:, twiddle
at the sttam " !setter time steam whistles p•oduce
emotioas when find a vent in wordi expresilve of any:bing
rather than devoli d.t, sad one is therefore at a loss to know
whether the et p:0 are to disc :VW' a Safety- valve to prayer,
or whethkr it be intended to ireveat them from saying tom,-
thing worse.

A-jury in North Carolina, after being °barged in the
usual way by the judge, retired to their room, whoa a white
juror ventured to ask a coloured associate II he understood
the caarge of the Judge. "Golly exelanued the astonished
juror, "no don't charge 1111 nogiu for dot doe. he? Win, I
thought we were seine to get pay.'

" A I,se-power cranberry picker," the invention of
• Willi... Sill moi, is among the machines recently patented
at Waablogton. It la not equal In inventiveness to She Aber-
deen three-horse toothpick. '
Josh Billings gives the following advice to young
doctors: Hire an calm in the mam stress of the village, and
SA) In the Ohm When ye du go out, alma/ go on the jump.
Don't never talk much on enuy cubit k, but alma. look k amid
mlitteriona. Seldom go tow amen, but whim you do, alone
leave b,fore the church dun Coarge everybody hire thunder
and Mears. If you pnullee then, rules clussly, and don't
tuckceed, yu ken kiun tow the c tucluthne that the dolt trine
Inssinsas ain't so good as It wsz lass lest.
•

An advertise-ment of a farm for sale M Winconain
winds up as follows "The surrounding c eintry is the most
beautiful that ever canal from the Creative nand. The
scem.,r 11l celestial—divine; also too waggons and • yoke a

The Portland 4 Nat alluded to en eminent citizen
"• noble old buri,Mr, proudly I ,ring Ws native SlAte ; "
which n.-at little compliment came from the compositor'
hands the,: '' a nubby ci:d burglar, prowling around in
naked ..•

An exchange ha a manuscript story on hand
wino, II is sala of the hero thdt ' ha•claspea the preposseet-
ine maiden to his bosom, and proceeded to make the follow-
ing remarks' The editor int the paper expresses his profound
conviction that that story Is the work of a reporter.

Some notion of puSlie amusements in the Far West
le convoycd by the following from the Pioehe (N m) Reeord :
" To-inorro w afternoon some rare sport to offered at Mitchelts
Saloon. Meadow Valley-street, beg a butting match be
town two American citizen, of African dement The Mabee
are two hundred dollars a 114 e, sad price of admisden ass
dollar."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.

The weekly meeting of this Board was held
yesterday; Mr. Granger in the chair. There
were also present :—Messrs. Brooks, J. Rollin-
sou, Parks,Billiugham, T. H. P.irgeter,Patchell,
Hall, Guest, Roboold, Giles, Rhodes, Baker
Fiddian, B. Homer, Griffin, and Fereday.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
confirmed. Admitted into the house during
the; week, 3 ; discharged, 14; born 0; dead,3 ,
remaining, 323. Corresponding week last year,
346. Out-door relief Ringswinford district,
£26 2s Gil ; Stourbridge district £l7 6s
Halesowen district, £l7 108 64 ; relief of
non-resident paupers, 7s 6d ; total £6l 13s 03,
against £7O Is lid last year.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

Just Published for Two Stumps.

TO THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED.
Reed the New Publication by
Da. 1. A. BARNES, M.D. (U.S.), entitled
"MERVOUS DEBILITY, OR WORDS OF
.11 WARNING. A Treatise on the CAUSb.S,
SYMPTOMS, and TREATMENT of NERVOUSNESS,
end EXHAUSTED VITALITY.

The AUTHOR lies for years given his exclusive slim,
tion to the treatment of Nervous Debility, Mental and
Physical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart, Noises in
the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired Sight and
Memory, Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, Depression
of Spirits, Loss of Energy sod Appetite, Pains in the
Back and Limbs, Timidity, Self-Distrust, Disunites, Love
of Solitude, Groundless Fears, and many other ailments,
which, if neglected, bring the sufferers to an early death.
THIS VALUABLE WORK, which has been truly
called WORDS OF WARNING, is illustrated with Cases
and Testimonials, and not only gives the cause but the
means of cure. Hundreds of Cases which bad been
thought hopeless have been restored to perfect health
and vigour after all other means had failed.
TO THE MARRIED AND SINGLE this book is
invaluable. Sent post free, on receipt of two stamps (or
by letter pout, three stamps).
sir Address. Dr. BARNES, 1, Lomb& Square,
Barasbory, London, N.
IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY PATIENTS.
DR. BARNES may be consulted personally
or by letter in all private and confidential
and for the benefit of Nervous Sufferers who cannot visit
him, he will, on receiving a description of their cape, en-
closing a stamped envelope for reply, be ready to give his
opinion upon the nature of the case, and the principles
of treatment necessary to effect a permanent cure.
Address, Dr. BARNES, 1, Lonsdale Square, Barns.
bury, London, N.

EMIGRATION TO ADELAIDE,
SoUT

AUSTRALIA.

ASSIS ASSAGES
UNDER THE NEW LAND ORDER REGULATIONS
The Government of South Australia are prepared to
grant passage. to the following persons :-
1. Artisans, Agricultural and other Labourers, Hiner'
and Gardeners under 50 years of age.
2. Single Females Domestic Servant,' or Widows
(without Children under 122 not eiceecling 95 years
of age.
Subject to the payments u under
For Males or Females under 12 years of age.. £3 each.
Ditto ditto over 12 sod under 40.. 4

Ditto ditto over 40 and wider 50.. 8 „
For farther itiforniation apply to
Air. M. PALFREY,
Csail Suroet, Stoatiwidge,
Solimitios Apo&

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

DUDLEY.

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.—A sad and fetus occurrence
took place in this town on tuesday afternoon Two child-
ren were being conveyed in a perambulator up the
steepest part of New Mill Street, and the nurse seeing
a wagon approach, belonging to the Ort-at Western
Railway Company, attempted to push the vehicle of
which she had charge on to the footpath, but she did
not suceeed in getting it out of danger' for it came in
contact with the wheel of the company's wagon and was
overturned' both children being iiolently thrown to the
ground, and one them named Isaac Walter Jewkes, son
of Mr. B. Jewkes, Flood-street, was killed on the spot.
The wheel of the wagon pas-ed over the heed of the
child and crushed out its brains. The injuries sustained,
by the other child4a cousin of the deceased and daughter
of Mr. Hetheridge, of Bangor, were not of a dangerous
character. The two wagoners, Thomas Hayward and
Thomas Chambers, were taken into custody, but were
soon afterwards released on bail.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

Ulcers.

By rubbing this Ointment perseveringly upon and
around the affected parts twice • day, it will penetrate to
the tissues beneath, and exert the most beneficial infiu-
sure ; the inflammation soon diminishes, the pain
becomes less intolerable, the matter thickens, and •
cure is soon effected. In all long standing cases Hollo-
way's Pills should also be taken, as they greatly assist in
expelling all depraved humours from the body.
Skin Diseases of all kinds.

In this class of complaints, numatter the age, the sex
the place, or under what name the disease may be duel-
fled, immediate ease, and ultimate cure. may with cer-
tainty be procured, if this Ointment be plentifully
robbed upon the part affected, while Holloway's Pills
are taken in appropriate doses night aud morning, to
purify the blood.

Gout, Rheutnatism,:and Glandular Swellings.
Every one suffering from these excruciating complaints
should have recourse to these purifying remedies, as they
have rescued thousands from a life of torture, after all
other means had failed to give them relief. The Oint-
ment and Pills used conjointly will act so searchingly
and certainly, as to effect cures in the most hopeless
cases.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

' STARTLING NEWS!"

A young man, named George Watson, was bronght before
the magistrate at Bow-street police-court, on Friday in last
week, charged with obtaining Bd. from Mr. Hawkins, cite,
Bedford street, Betiford-squere, by false pretence.

. • .
The prosecutor said that the previous night, about
ten o'clock, he heard a treat shouting and apparent
excitement in liedforddiquare. He waa very deaf, but
he could still hear distinctly the words "Death of
Mr. Gladstone." '' I rushed down (the withers said)
although partly undressed, and found a large crowd
assembled in the street, where the prisoner was still
shouting out the same news. I went up to him and
said, "Is it true? D you really mean to say that
Mr. Glad.tone, the Prime Minister is dead ?" He
replied, 'Yee, it is true. He dropped down dead this
evening in the House of Common.." I then gave him
• penny for the paper, the Globe, but he raid, " The.
price is 31. owing to the extra demand." I deeired my
.on to pay the extra 2.1, and be di i so. The witness
went on CO say that on looking through the paper he
found that it did not contain a line upon the subject,
and he returniel to the square, where the prisoner was
still m iking the same amour cement arid yelling his
papers. The crowd had greatly increa.el ' • the doors
and windows in the .quare were open in all directions,
and theze was great excitement. The prosecutor then
gave the prisoner into custody.
. . . . . . .

- The Magistrate : Did you purchase the paper aolely
in the beliet that the prisoner's statement about Mr.
Gladstone was true?
_ . _

Tee Witness : Certainly I did. That waa my sole
motive for buying the paper.
The Magistrate: And that was your motive for pay-
inc the extra 2d. demanded for the copy?
Witness : Exactly so. One expects to pay a trifle
extra for startling news of that dearcription.
Mr. Hawkins, jun., confirmed the evidence given
by bin father. He heard the irinoner exclaiminr,
"Sudden death of Mr. Gladetone I The last dying
words of Mr. Gladstone."
_ _

A policeman confirmed the prosecutor's statement as
to the excitement in the square.
The prisoner : How could the gent tell what I was
a-cry in of, when he admits that he's as deaf as a post?
Besides, there was other boys a cryin. the same thing.
The Magistrate : Is that true?
Mr. Hawkins said he did nut see or hear any other
newsboy doing it.
The Abgistrate said it was quite time that this
abominable practice of selling papers by fraudulent and
sensational announcements of this kind in the open
streets was put an end to, and he committed the
prisoner for trial by way of public example.
The prisoner wae tried on Monday, at the Middlesex
Sessions, and sent.enced to be imprisoned and kept to
hard labour for one month.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

THE LATE LORD WESTBURY.

The limes publishes the following letter:—
Sir Lawrence Peel has recorded the striking fact that
the late Lord Westbury oonld boast that after the age
of 17 he maintained himself by his own unaided Intel.
lectual effoi to.

Permit me to supplement that statement by recording
the substance of what I heard from Lord Westbury on
en interesting occasion.

At the dinner given to the Prince of Wales in the
Hall of the Middle Temple, to celebrate the opening
of the New Library, I chanced to alt next to Lord
Westbury, then Lord Chancellor. He related to me
his early career, and having mentioned the fact that
since the age of 17 he had been the cause of no expense
to his father, added the reason why. It was owing,
said he, to those ancient endowments which the piety
and charity of bygone generations founded for the
purposes ot education.
I shall never forget the impressiveness with which
he spoke, and which was lithchtened by all the attend.
ant circumstances. I remain, &C., JOHN MANNERS.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

THE SCIENCE OF WARF:tRZ.

--
It is Chichi' to s. 'where the science of war-
fare 11 ttl L imit. 1;10 One h tla I,while
we rend I :.' • • ; !;. ; eti I

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the other we kora ot the rapid strides whisk are
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

THE STOITR,BRrDGE OBSERVE a.

wen Mbis Thompson after the murder had been
committed, baying left the bank and then relented and
gun metalen to see her. Re then had the weapon hidden in
his aloes, in the very way Woven by teracant Armstrong, and
Vie money in the steel" of the waterproof. Ile was spotted
ell over with blood. lite hands were covered, and there were
seven or eight drope on the breast of his coat. There were
11011 t on hi. Wide, hut theta were a few OR the notes. H.
washed out the stains the next morning with a sponge
and water. The medical theories as to the wounds,
and the pi:union that dlass most have been In when
they were inflicted, were all astray. The weapon wits lying
on the bank table' and when Glass law It he milted bin
what he was going to do with it the prisoner replied that
he wee dangerous, and commenced to brandish It about
wildly, and Glass laughed Glare thea turtmd round to
the map on the wall, and prisoner struck him. After the
first blow, Wass turned round and recognised him,
hut wee unable to do witting. Ile struck the file
Into bin ear after he fell dead on the ft or, and let,
that prisoner not down beads Mtn and read the Belfast
News Letter. There sew a parcel cyntaining £6l, but
he does not know what became Of it, se It has not been
found, and he cannot remember where he put it.
Re concealed the notes in Grouse Wood Immediately alter
committing the murder, but he never placed them In the
furze, nor did he hide the eovertigne In two places, or the
weapon In the place where it Was afterward. found. The
weapon and the money were oiscovered I y some one elite
s bona he would not name, lest it might Implicate him. The
prisoner still retains his composure, and chatted with the
reporter quite familiarly.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

THE INCREASE OF SMALL BIRDS.

The Rev. E Hallett Todd, Vicar at Aldtworth, haa lent
the tolloaing letter to the Daily News:—

List year you gave spas) to a letter from me, giving
an account of the increase of small birds in my garden
and shrubbery, comprising about three quarters of an
acre. The account appears to have interested the
public if I may judge by the number of papers into
which the letter was copied, and the communications
Preceived through the poet; last, not least, through
the interest my concise excited in the market-room,
or in that august evaerubly the local Chamber of
Agriculture --I do not know which—at our market
town of Cirencester, where one energetic but not
bird-loving, farmer suggested that I should be
hung. However, if you will insert the following list,
it will at all events interest the bird-loving public.
The following birds have nested in my gardea and
shrubbery this year s—One miesel thrush (this bird laid
but one egg) ; seven blackbirds, laying 27 egg.' ; four
thrashes, laying 13 ; five hedgeaparrows, laying 22 ;
three rohins, laying 15, two chaffinches, laying 8; one
wren, laying 6 . twelve greenfinches, laying 52 ; one
willow wren, laying 6 ; one garden warbler, lay ing 4 ;
and one flycatcher, laying 4 eggs—in all, 38 birds, with
a total of 158 eggs. Besides three there have been the
usual accompaniment of starlings, martins, and swifts
in the slates, and sparrows in the slate, and fir trees.
Moreover, in the churchyard a thrush and greenfinch
have hatched and brought off nine young ones. 01 the
whole number a fair proportion have been hatched and
left the neit safely. A tomtit, a goldfinch, and a lesser
whitethroat have also hatched in the garden, but I was
not able to discover their nests. It would take
up too much room if 1 attempted to point out
the usefulness of birds in guarding the vegetable
world from the depredations of caterpillars • but I
would mention, as an ardent entomologist, that my
trees and flowers are freer this year from those pests
than ever, and that there is a corresponding decrease
in the annual increase of my collection of lepidoptera.
One robin that had its nest close to the stable-door was
in the habit of taking an average of 150 caterpillars an
tour to its young ones—often love or 6i2 in its beak at
the Bantle time, and this alter the young ones had left
the neat, and were partially able to take care of them-
selves. It would be well ii the Small Bird Protection
Act could be enlarged, and the police 1 tok after the
rural farmers, who believe every small bird eats a peck
or 53 of corn a week.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

CRADLEY HEATH, HALESOWEN, & DISTRICT CHRONICLE.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1873.

Our system of Debt CeHeeding is much approved-
-I.—Our Registers and Reference to Correspondents at
once show Debtor's ability to pay.
S.—No spending good mosey after bad.
3.—Special facilities in County Courts.
4.—Judgment against Debtor in twelve days.
S.—Attendance to prove debt necessary.
6.—Conamiaeion, 5 per owe*. under £5O, Se per cent.
above.
7.—Prompt Rensmitiaase.
A carefully revised List of Swindlers, wild their latest
aliases ii kept at this Ofice.
sidr NOTICE.—In this °Mee, a debt, after applies-
Sion ie made, is not left to die an I death. Prompt,
eflioient, and voluntary advice is given to Snbiei ibers as
to best means of recovering same. If in London, a
clerk waits upon him, (in the country, by post) and ob-
tains from him such instructions as will enable as to
recover debt without any further trouble to Subscriber,
and without any attendance of Subscriber being mecca-
airy.
Term.:—
£3 Is, £5 Ss, and £lO 10s and upwards, per annum.
N.B.—Banks and their Branches contracted for.
fir All Telegrams, Accounts for Collection, Com-
mercial Inquiries, and all other communications, to
the London Office only. Drafts crossed National Pro-
vincial Bank of England to Flint and Co. London.
Agent for Stourbridge, MR. B. FIELD.

IN- ERVOUS DE BI L ITY.--firsta a medical
WORY, showing sufferers how they may Do
eared without tho aid of quacks. Frio on receipt of
riatio, stamps. Address, Secretary, Institut* of
, Binsisessa.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

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OLIN CLARKE.

BOOKSELLER AND NEWSAGENT,
HIGH•STREET, KIN VER.

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TN the interest' of trade, and at a heavy ex.
.1 penditure of time and eapital, these Offices hare
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Bureaux dm Renmeignemente et the Continent, the In-
telligence Offices MI the United States, and the British-
American, Indian, Australian, and other Colonies.
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The Delight a the Laundress,
The Admiration of the Beholder,
Lad the Comfort of the Wearer.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

THE IRON TRADE.

Business in the local iron trade continues of
the most limited character, notwithstanding the
increased cheapness of money and the general
smallness of stocks. Current shipping orders
are virtually restrictee to a few specifications for
BBH sheets for Australia and OhMa, and cotton
tie-hoops for India. From Canada and the
United States, which should be large customers
at this season, the demand is almost ; and
hdtne requirements, though a little wore active,
are much below the average of the time of year.
The consequence is that a majority of the works
are barely making half time. Prices are, never-
theless, fairly firm. 'ln branded iron there is no
change, £l4, being the invariable quotation for
bars, and other descriptions varying according
to brand ; but inferior qualities of iron, if not
quotably lower, are irregular, and among the
smaller makers, or where rtocks have accumu-
lated, underselling is on the increase. There is
considerable depression in the pig-iron market,
notwithstanding the great reduction that has
lately taken place, end production is being cur-
tailed. Hot-blast native all-mine of the best
quality is nominally .t 7 10s; but that price is
only obtained in exceptional cases, the ordinary
price being .t 7 for hit-blast, and -IS for cold.
Good part-mine iron is obtainable at .£0 5s to ..C6
10s, and cinder pig at ,£4 15s to .£5 2a fid. Coal
is quiet, but unchanged, though, in particular
insiances, the associations are undersold by in-
dividual coulowners. A great deal of pressure
has lately been brought to bear upon the leading
coalowners and associations to induce them to
consent to a reduction of prices in the interests
of I He iron and other local indusf rise, hut hitherto
witheut etrect. hid-ed, in some instances an
aovence is threatened as a consequence of the
increased charges thrown upon coal-owners by
the Mines Regulation Act.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

C

being made in perfecting the art of war. No
sooner are we told that a ship like the Devasta-
tion is capable of resisting a shot thrown by any
gun yet constructed, than straightway the
artillerist sets to work to invent a cannon—
before which the iron sides of the Devastation
will shiver to pieces like broken glass. We all
thought the 35 ton gun, better known as the
Woolwich infant," was a triumph of inventive
skill, but it appears that this huge piece
ordnance is to be eclipsed by a gun of doable
that enormous calibre. Thus the naval architect
will be called upon to design a vessel capable
of resisting such a shot US could be thrown by
this new monster. It is, therefore, not very
easy to see where the contest between ships and
guns is to end. This, however, is not the point
to which we have now to draw attention. [he
science of naval gunnery has just been enriched
by the adaptation of the hydraulic ram, by the
aid of which, in a vessel fitted with a 12.t0n gun,
the various operations connected with the act
of firingare performed by one man with ease
!aid rapidity. At least such is the statement
made by competent authorities, and judging
from past experience, there is no reason what-
ever for casting doubt upon the assertion. One
singular objection has, however, been urged
against it. According to one accomplished naval
engineer, it may be a question whether the in-
creased protection afforded by this system to
the crew, is not too dearly purchased at tbe
expense of additional machinery involved. The
point, consequently, is whether the lives of
English kailura ought to he valued more cheaply
than the cost of an apparatus for working ague.
Common-place people would say that no expense
ought to weigh against the important considera-
tion of saving life, but it is evident that human
life, even in this enlightened age, is but ap-
praised at its slightest value by those who have
been educated for a warlike profession.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

NEw Youx, July 28.

The Government bonded warehouse has been
destroyed by fire, aud the loss is estiniated at
five hundred thousand dollars.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

CIMMIASIONERS' MEETING.

The monthly nicetiog of this Board was held
on Monday last, Mr. Bitanglifies hi the chair.
There were also present :—Messrs. Kelly,
Griffin, Young, Munson:l, Allsop, Emery, and
Perkins.

The Clerk read the minutes of the last
meeting which were coufirwed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

The Clerk read the above report which shows
that there is due hotline treasurer on the High-
way Account, £278 8s 21, and on the Improve-
ment Account, £92 Os .10d. A number of
accounts were examined and ordered to be paid.
On the Highway A ccomit £4O Iss 4d, and on
the Improvement Account, £l4 58 Gd.
On the motion of Mr. Billitighani, seconded
by Mr. Kelly, the report was adopted.

GENERAL PURPOSFS COMMITTEE.

The Committee report that the Medical
Officer of 11, ettemimi the meeting of the
Utmorittil the ri,4l:t of his ex•
&ruination of the township with regard to it.
watery condition, and farther reported what
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

THE MARKET:.:

MASK - —Monne!.
At Mark.lane to-day there hen been no feature of Import-
ance. Owing to the improved potation of harvest prospects
the trade has been quieter, but prices hays been It tenthly
ilrm English wheat ass been sparingly Offered. The demand
has not been active, but tholes samples bare ppm steady he
value. A full average supply of foreign wheat has been on
the stands. Transactions have been OA about late ratee. Barley
has been in very short supply. Matting prodttoe he. com-
manded but little attention, end Into prices have rated Sr...
Other sorts have been steady. Malt has found buyers at about
previous currencies. English oats have been scarce, but
there hal been • good show of foreign. Sound English ems
It,, been without change In value, with a moderate demand.
Foreign has been unsettled, and inferior sample. ls. per qr
lower. Maize has been inactive and drooping Beans have
been quiet, at late nate. Pea, have peen unaltered in value
with a slow detain& Float he. been quiet, on farmer terms.

MARK-LANR—WistirksDAY.
The grain trade at Mark-lane to-day has been quiet.
So.limb wheat has been scarce, but there bee been a good
show of foreign. Salm has been restricted on former terms.
The supply of barley has been short. The trade hal hems
firm et full prices. Malt has been quiet but steady. Oats
have been in limited request, at Monday'. decline. Melze
has been drooping In value. Beans and peas have been dis-
posed of at late rates. Flour has been quiet and unaltered
METROPOLITAN 'CATTLE ARICET. —MONDAY,
The cat'le trade has been rather more animated today,
and a portion of last Monday'. decline has been recovered.
A full average supply of beads has been on sale. There has
again been a good show of foreign, including 1,744 Tonning,
147 Dutch, and 350 Spanish. The trade for thee. has
been more active, and price. must be quoted 2d.
per Ela. hkher than last week. Prom one own grat-
ing dietricte a fair supply has come to hand. Choice
breeds have been in ',quad, and have linen 2,1. per 8/b.
Other breeds have been disposed of at full prices. Tim
best brands have made Bs. rd. to es. 4d. per
From LlocohAbire, Leicestershire, nut Northamptoeshire
we received about 1 500 ; from Norfolk and enfrok about
300 from other p.rte of Engle, d about 250 • sod from
Irelan I shout BO head. There has been • air show of
Cheep in the pens The market has been Arm, and prices
have ruled higher, the best Downs aud halt-breda trAlting
6.. Id. to Be 41. per 1311.... Lambs sold at from 7s. to 134. per
bibs. Calves have been in short supply and moderate
demand, on former terms. Pias have been quiet, at about
Late rates. _ .
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02

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