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The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1870-09-30 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

INTERVIEW WITH BAZAINE.wouId be given by the parties engaged in the war to public;! the other Governments authorised their re- St. Cloud. On the southern and eastern sides they the opinions of the neutral powers, and he was sellsThe Cologne Gaze/trot the 26th inst. gives the fol. ,presentatives to enter into semi-official relations kept at a distance. The enemy's vedettes were on fled when the neutral powers were listened to this lowing communicatical from Berlin as derived from ' with the new Government. the road to Chatillon. In front of Fort Vanvres country would be listened to with a weight inferior a trustworthy sottrbet--0 Some days ago, one of our M. Fevre explains the various solutions of the si- there had been a slight encounter between skim- to that of no other state; but it was necessary before officers wept to Marehal Barsaine to induce him to tuation which were proposed, such as a league of the mishers. the neutral powers determined upon so grave a re, cease the murderous and wholly useless shooting he- ',neutral Powers, and says: ' Time went on and the The commandants of Forts Bicetee and Vitry re- commendation to the belligerents that they should ! tween the out Posts. This was forthwith arranged. I enemy came nearer, and I decided to take a direct Iport the enemy to be behind Crites and Villejuif, in !see their way clearly as to the precise form. With Thentherewasafurtherdiscussionas tothesituation. I step. Therefore, on the loth September, I asked !the direction of L'Hay, and Chevaly, and apparently 'regard to the democratic sentiments, said by the Bazaine roundlyeeclaredthat he was 'striving to main- ,M. de Bismarck if he was willing to enter into no. I directing their forces towards the roads to Sceaux. !speakers to be existing in Germany, if that party tam n the army and he lertress for the Emperor, and ' gotiations as to the condition of an arrangement. I The commandant of Fort Nogent announces the , was a strong one it would make itself heard, and he be knew nothing abont the republic." ' His first reply was that he could not entertain tiny I enemy to be at Pontßrie-sur-W.a.rne. From Remain- !quite agreed in the hope that the :expression'of any , THE AA Al RO E. TTLE ' M proposal in consequence of the irregular character iville it is announced that the Germans can be Been !such sentiments in Germany would be quite free. - - , ,of our Government. However, he asked what ' ,at a distance of 3,000 yards erecting a work between With respect to the charge that there had been PLORiINEU, September-M.—The losses sustained . guarantees we could off for the f 'La Courneaux and Saint Ouen. At Sevres there was 1 offer e execution o any some dynastic interest at work to prevent the recoglby theltalian troops:in the fight before Rome are might b 'treaty that e concluded. The Minister of iv' thing to r rt. 123 killed, including 3 officers and 11^ wounded, in nition of the Government in France, and that our , '- the power which had acted as intermediary coma-
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1870-03-11 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

THE WELSH FASTING GIEL CASE.  At the Carmarthenshire Assizes yesterday, this trial was postponed on the application of Mr. Giffard, Q.C., who represented the crown in this matter. The learned counsel said a charge had been preferred before the magistrates against the two parents of the girl whose death was the subject matter of the inquiry, and certain other persons, and it appeared that the proceedings, after goingon for some time, were now adjourned until next Monday. The father had already been committed on the inquisition of a coroner, who had not bound over any witnesses, and he (Mr. Giffard), as the adviser of the Crown, could not proceed on the inquisition, which was probably bad on the face of it. . .  Mr. Boa en, for Bean Jacob, complained that three months had elapsed before the inquiry before the magistrates was commenced by the Crown. If the coroner's inquisition was bad, perhaps the court would let him have a verdict of acquittal on it. He said there had been unnecessary delay in this case' and it was a great hardship to the man that the trial should he held over. The Lord Chief Justice said the same difficulty occurs to him as had been mentioned ny Mr. ciiittard, on the part of the Crown; and, if the case proceeded, a serious question might arise whether the inquisition was good or bad. It seemed that no witnesses had been bound over by the coroner, though the father had been bound over in two sureties to appear at these assizes. It was a matter, it seemed to him, of great injustice that a person ' should be put on his trial merely on a coroner's inquisition, because a coroner's jury inquired into the cause of death, and no one was before them as a prisoner. All persons were examined, and the jury, perhaps, came to the conclusion that some person was guilty of some sort of crime ; it might be murder or it might be manslaughter. In an inquiry before a magistrate, on the other hand, individuals were charged, and the court was careful only to admit evidence affecting them, and they could make their defence to the court, while their witnesses would be bound over to appear on the trial if a committal took place. In this instance, though late, a magisterial investigation was taking place, and was now pending. The learned judge thought it would be a great injustice to put Bran Jacob on his trial now, because it might be that after the magistrates had heard the evidence, they might come to the conclusion that the ease was not one to send for trial. It seemed to him that he had nothing to do but to accede to the application of the Crown.  THOSE LADIES who have not vet used the GLENFIELD STAncit, are respectfully solicited to give it a rial, and carefully follow out the directions printed on every package. It is rather more difficult to make than other Starches, but when this is overcome, they will say like the Queen's Laundress, that it is the finest Starch they ever used.  THE COWBRIDGE HOUNDS  WILL HEET MONDAY, Msreh 14 The Kennels. THURSDAY, March 17  AT
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1882-01-13 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

EXTRAORDINARY STATEMENT BY THE CURATE OF LALESTON.  Some years ago (writes the Rev. J. Williams, of the Parsonage, Laleston,) I was engaged as a missionary among tho Welsh people in London, when the following incident occurred :—A. B. was a re. spectable farmer, and a deacon at a Nonconformist chapel in North Wales. He was looked upon as a very good and pious man It, however, happened one day that he had a dispute with a brother of his as to the ownership of a certain article pertaining to the farm. This led to a scuffle between them, whilst they Were together in the field, the sad result of which was that tie latter was shortly afterwards found on the spot stabbed to death with a knife! The surviving brother was taken up, and due course charged with the murder, if murder there had been. From the first be protested his innocence Nevertheless, and though his counsel did all that could have possibly been done for him at the trial, he was found guilty—but under extenuating circumstances, as I presume, for the sentence passed on him was ten years' penal servitude. After being detained for some little time at the county gaol he NM ultimately removed to Millbank Prison, in Westminster. Here he was taken seriously ill, so much so that his life was despaired of. Under these circumstances, being, as he was, unable to speak or understand hardly a word of English, the prison authorities very considerately sent for me, so that I might administer to him the comforts of our holy relition in his native language. I had no sooner presented myself at his bedside than, though he had never seen me before, he declared in the most solemn manner—and I shall never forget his looks at the time—that he was perfectly innocent of the terrible charge brought against him, and in consequence of which he was then suffering. His words were—" 0 ie, bobl anwyl, cam dirfawr a gefais i ; mae'r dwylair hyn (gan en dyrchafu i fyny) yn berffaith lan odcliwrth weed fy anwyl frEwd Which, being interpreted, mean that a sad miscarriage of justice had taken place in his case, and that his hands were perfectly free from the blood of his dear brother. The poor fellow died that very night. It may be added that his version as to what actually took place was that his deceased brother, finding he was being overpowered, and in order to get him into trouble, had stabbed hanself, without intending that the wound should prove fatal. The letter of the Rev. .1. Williams serves as an incident to a case whioh has attracted public attention. namely, the death bed confession of a man named Brooke, in Staffordshire. Brooke, a couple of years ago, accused two respectable farmers of wounding him they were convicted and sentenced 1 to a long term of imprisonment; and are at the time of writing still in confinement Brooke last week on his death bed confessed that the wounds were self-inflicted, and that his object was to extort money.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1882-11-24 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

THE MURDER OF THE JOYCE FAMILY.  The trials of the remaining five prisoners charged with the murder of the Joyce f.tinily at /flaamtrasna w• re brought to a C011C418,011 on Tuesday. The aecused, Patrick Joyce, Thomas Joyce, Tom Casey, Martin Joyce, and Miles C Bey, were, at the request of their counsel, Mr. Malley, put forward in the dock. Mr. Malley then, on their behalf, withdrew the plea of not guilty in each case, and pleaded guilty. Conniel said though all the prisoners were equally guilty in the eye of the law, the d -greets of moral guilt had been pat nt to every observer. It was impossible to tell to what extent the dark and mysterious influences whi-h these trials had disclosed had been exercised on the prisoners. H now appealed to the Attorne, -General, who had so faithfully discharged the painful duty in vindication of the law by condemnation of the prominent actors in this fearful tragedy, to recommend to the merciful consideration of the Court the remaining prisoners. In reply to Judge Barry, the At torney-General merelysaid his duty was ditcharged. —Jung. Barry said he h pad the sentences which he was about to pass on the prisoners would provide an example that would sink deeply into the hearts of their countrymen as a terrible warning of the consequences of joining secret societies. The murder he cearacteri ed se constituting one of the most shocking crimel that ever disgraced a civilitied community. "As to secret societies," added the Judge, " when you join in an unlawful ente prise there is nothing to distinguish you from the others engaged. You all appear to act with common purpose; and let it be understood that those who join in unlawful operations of that kind, each and every one is responsible for the act of the other. There is one oi you to wuom I would wish to make a specie reference, and I regret that, as I believe, none of you understand what lam saying. I I refer to the case of John Casey, who was put forward with a view to my willing attention to his case. What was the evidence given with respect to you, John Casey? I use the very words of the witness. You were a quiet little man if you were left alone; and you the quiet, little, well-behaved man are now about to receive sentence of death for your participation in that deed of that night. It lain only forms now to pass upon you, and each of you, the dreadful sentence of the law. As regards the eloquent appeal made on your tehalf by your counsel, the acceding to that appeal for mercy rests not with me, but with the executive Government. For myself 1 shall only say, personally, I shall be very glad indeed if those with whom the decision rests will see their way to a merciful conclusion. For me it only remains now to pronounce the sentence of tee law. The sentence and judgment of the Court is, and I do adjudge and t•rder that you, Miles Casey, Pat Joyce (John), Thomas Joyce (Pat), John Casey, and Martin Joyce, be sentenced to be hanged at Galway, on the 15th December.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1877-02-02 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

GOOD TEMPLAR IN THE ARCTIC BEGIONS.—The Good Templars' Watchword gives these particulars of Ayles, a Good Templar, who accompanied Captain Name expedition to the Arctic region.:—" Brother Adam Ayles is a native of Dorset, and was born in the year 18:4). His parents were total abstainers; and he, a life abstainer, boasts of not having a drop of n'cohol in his tnetem. He is a very Intelligent brother, kind in words and good actions, fearing the Lord, and loving his fellow-man. Since his return he tells me he was one of a party of seven with Corn. lousier Aldrich who did 110 days' sledging; five of the party were stnick down with scurvy, and Brother A. les and Mr. Aldrich alone left to drag then back to the ship The °Meer at last said, Ayles, for God's sato take some rp rit, or we shall all be lost!' Our brother replied, 'No; I promised my mother when a boy never to touch it, and if I perish in this ice I will tip me word,' Ile did, and never suffered from fro,t4ile. scurvy, sr any other sickness,. Each men had a deafen painted on canvas on his back to attract the attention of those following, and prevent rnow blindness Our brethren had the Grand Lodge Seal of the 1.0.G.T. ; the one who went the farthest was to leave his behind. &other Ayles accomplished this feat, and buried the seal in s cavern nearer the North Pole than any other human being has yet gone." A CAR Mvsvnev.—Mvitteries are unfortunately only too common in London; so common. indeed, that the term " mystery " is fast superseding the good oldfashioned one of "murder." Of all the mysteries, however, that have of late occurred, few, if any, are more puzzling than the " Bedeston square mystery," recorded in our police report a few days ago. A cab driver, named Cronin, was charged, by the police, at the Westminster Police Court, with being drunk and incapable in ffecleston square. Of his incapability there was no doubt, for he was found by a policeman in the square at three in the morning, lying on some steps: his hat was gone, and so was his cab and horse; nor had the police been able to obtain any clue as to what had become of the missing vehicle. A hat they had found lying in the road, but it was an opera bat, the ownership of which was disclaimed by the eshnom. No light could be thrown upon the mystery by the defendant, who said he had driven a noble lord" from Covent Garden to Pimlico. One of the "noble lord's " retainers brought him out. something to drink, and then he drove his lordship "God knows where." Memory at this point became a blank, and he remembered nothing more until he was found hatless and cables@ by the policeman on the door step. He was remanded for further inquiries. In the meantime there are mining the cabman's hat (which he etates is made of felt), his horse, his cab, and a " noble lord."—.Pall Mall Gazelle.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1877-03-23 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

ANOTHER MURDER IN PARIS. Another murder, hideous in its details, has been perpetrated in the very centre of Paris. On Sunday an cmploye of the Great Louvre Warehouses, a young man of 26, entered the house which he occupied will his mother and younger brother at 61„ Rue du Faulsourg St,. Antoine. When he had struck • match, he found hanging behind the door of a chamber, through which he had to pass to get to his awn, the dead body of • woman. Going forward with the light, the young man, whose name is Martial Lachaud, recognised the features of his wother, and ran down the stairs calling out madly for assistance. A picket of soldiers that happened to be passing accompanied him home, and found that the body of the woman must have been lifeless for several hours. A judicial investigation proved that the murder bad been carried out in the most systematic manner. Not only was the hanging of the victim accomplished with scientific accuracy, but • loose knot had been run round the middle of the body to support it. Besides th,s, the hands and feet had been tightly bound together. .The police have not yet been able to discover anything of the circumstances under which the crime was committed.  Mr. Phelps is about to retire trom the stage. The Rev. A. C. Copeinan has been appointed by the Bishop of Norwich an hononary canon of Norw.ch Oathed ral. A man named Gallagher has been sentenced in Liverpool to ten sears penal itervi.ude for attempting to kill Joseph Dunn. The Swiss Federal Council has resolved to invite all i he States to an international conference for the study! of the measures to be taken for protection from the devastations caused by the phylloxera. The Na.londi Reform Union has expressed its "grateful sense of the services rendered by the late Mr. Odger to the interests of the working classes and to the cause of political freedom." A young violinist, Mr. Henri Petro (of Holland), a pupil of lierr Joachim, has made a successful (.1, I, t at 11w Cr)s at Palm* Concert, in Sophie Dramatic Concerto and in a romance by his master. In the Exchequer Court, London, ..tUiO damages have been awarded toe lightorman who had hot two angora of his right hand by the careless transhipping of some baulks of timber. The new scheme by the County Commissioners for the reforui of the Manchester Grammar School is exciting much interest in that town, end & deputation has had an interview with the Duke of Richmond on the subject. The Globs understands that the Surveyorship of Scotland. which recently became vactent. by the death of Mr. Matheson, has been filled by the appointment of Mr. Rob rtson, as.aistant surveyor in London. A Berlin correspondent of the Cologne Gasettestates that the Minister of Commerce has empowered the Railway Commissioners to engage the colliers who have been dismissed from many of the pits as navvies in connection with the railway extensions. Tits BISHOPRIC Or
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1877-01-12 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

SCENE NO. I.—Some short time ago—say a couple of months or so—a man was found lying across the chief thoroughfare, dead drunk, about seven o'clock in the evening. The spot where he was found was so narrow that it is only wide enough for a cart to pass. The evening was very dark, and the person who f iund him there was not aware of his presence till he bad stumbled on him. What would have been the consequence to the man had a vehicle, or even a rider come up the road instead of the pedestrian, may be imagined. The man was lying in this state within a hundred yards or PO of the two public-houses of the village. SCENE No. 2.—A few weeks after the above occurrence a man was kicked and otherwise abused most brutally by a number of rowdies with whom be had been drinking iu the beershops. The man was laid up for a week, and intended, when he should have recovered, ti proceed against his abusers; but the fellows quieted him with a money compensation, and so the matter was hushed up. SCENE No. 3.—Last Saturday night week the whole village was disturbed by a fight that took place between two roughs by one of the inns, about half-past ten at night The uproar was frightful, for the bubies were surrounded by a crowd of brothers of the same complexion, and when an inhabitant of the place, who wanted to end the disgraceful scene, dragged one of the pugilists into his house, the whole gang of the drunken maniacs, with a devilish yell, rushed after the two men, but were prevented from enacting over again scene No. 2 by a slat mg door and bolt. SCENE No. 4.—About half past 11 o'clock on the same night a rowdy, who lives in the village, a notorious sot, came home from one of these drinking places, and not feeling sati died to gobo bed till he hod given vent t isome of the brutal passions engendered in his manly breast by the slush he had imbibed, he turned to at once and began to hammer his unprotected wife. The poor woman expected she was going to be murdered by him, for she rushed out of the house and screamed "Diurdi r." A 1 .he people who lived near were of course awakened, but what made the ease worse was that there is a woman living next door who has been confined to her bed for the last six or seven weeks, and has been so weak that little hopes were entertained of her recovery. But a little before the above occurrence medical skill and God'- blessing had turned the tide in her favour, no that she was recovering slowly but surely. The woman's screams of " Murder " awakening her up suddenly from a quiet slumber, gave such a shock to her nerves that she was from one swoon to another dui ins the whole of the next day; her state becoming so bad at last that the doctor had to be fetched in all haste. In conclusion I may state that I intend reporting every disorderly scene like the above, and publish the names of the chief participants in them as soon as I get informed of them. Yours, &c.,  AN