Swansea and Glamorgan Herald, and South Wales Free Press. — 1865-07-05 (Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales)

THE ROAD MURDER TRIAL.--It is believed that the trial of Constance Kent for the murder of her brother will take place on the 21st inst., at Salisbury. The counsel retained for the prosecution in this remarkable case are Mr Kerslake, Q.C., and Mr Lopes, instructed by Messrs. Clarke and Collins, solicitors, of Trowbridge; and the counsel retained for the defence are Mr Coleridge, Q.C., Mr Edlin, and Mr Ravenhill, instructed by Mr Rodway, of Trowbridge. All manner of reports are circulated as to the nature of the defence to be offered, but on this point nothing reliable has transpired. It is only to be hoped that the result may be a satisfactory clearing up of this terrible mystery. THE New STEIL WOR/DI AT Dowtans.—The new steel works at Dowlsia, erected according to the Bessemer plans, are now opened, under the management of Mr Mamie's,. The first product wu supplied to the order of Messrs. Winby, Atlas Works, Canton, a firm engaged in the manufacture of locomotive and carriage axles. The quality of the material already turned out has proved excellent; and on Saturday last steel bars were rolled, which stood the severest test, far surpassing even the anticipations of the most sanguine. We have no doubt but that under the active supervision of the manager, the 'Dempsey will attain • distinction among the mar.ufacturere of steel, as it has already done for the quantity and quality of its iron product. HANDEL FESTIVAL AT TEE CRYSTAL PALACE:4kb series of performances took place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and so far as the musical arrangements were concerned, has been in the highest degree success. ful. The orcbestrs, vocal and inetrumental, nearly 4,000 number, the place itself, and the peculiar aspect it was made to wear for the oocasion, all combined to render the effect both striking and impressive. It has been a scene to remember as lons as memory cares to cherish any bygone incident. We regret that want of space prevents our partioularisisg soy especial performances; but, perhaps, after all, where everything was so good, it would be invidious so to do. We have also another regret to express, and that is, that the public bane not come forward in sufficient numbers to cover the expenses of the magnificent treat that has been afforded them; and there are grave doubts whether under soh great discouragement the society will be disposed to renew the gigantic efforts they have made for rendering with perfection the works of the great master. We must not, in conclusion, omit to award a proper meet of praise to Mr Bowler and the officers of the Crystal Palace for the efficient steps taken by them for the comfort and accommodation of the audienee. EARL RUSSELL has graciously favoured J. T. DAVENPORT with the following :—Extract of a Despatch from Mr Webb, H B.M.'s Consul at Manilla, dated Sept. 17, 1864. The remedy moot efficacious its effects fin Epidemic Cholera), hu been found to be Cnianoirrxx, and with a small quantity given to me by Dr. Burke, I save saved several lives." Earl Rummell communicated to the College of Physicians that he had %ft- ived a Despatoh from Her Majesty's Consul at Manilla, to the effect that Cholera had been raging fearand that the only remedy of any service waft