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| NEWPORT WATCH COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF HEALTH. FOR TN 1 G H T L E E TIN Q. The usual fortnightly meeting of these Committees was held on Tuesday, when there were present—G. W. Jones, Esq., Mayor; Aldermen Homfray, Townsend, Davis, Latch, and Mullock; Messrs. Knapp, Murphy, Prosser, Lyne, Graham, and Morgan. THE POLICE CLOTHING. The Mayor said the Committee appointed for the pur- pose had examined the tenders and samples of cloth sent in, and after doing so carefully, they had determined upon giving the contract to Mr. Milnes. There was only a few shillings difference between his price and that of the London firms, and the cloth seemed to be equal in quality and under these circumstances, they deemed it desirable to keep the contract in the town. Mr. Richards' tender for belts had been accepted; but the hats had not been determined upon. TENANCY OF THE MARSHES BY THE VOLUNTEERS. Mr. Lyne said a sum of money would be required to be laid out on the Marshes to render it suitable for the Volunteers, it was so frightfully wet ;-not a very large amount, but perhaps £ 25, or thereabouts. That being so, he had on behalf of the Volunteers to make an ap- plication to the Board. The Corporation proposed that the rent should be L75 last year it had been Y,65 and the Volunteers wished to have the Marshes this year for £ 65, the Council allowing them £10 towards any outlay they might incur in improving the land. Considering that the Volunteers were only tenants at will, it could hardly have been expected that they would lay out any money. The application was granted. Alderman Mullock said perhaps it might be well for him to mention-though the matter would hereafter be brought before the Board in regular course—that he had had an application for a very small portion of the Marshes now used as a ballast ground but it would in no way interfere with the Volunteers. THE PROPOSED VOLUNTEER REVIEW ON THE MARSHES ON WHIT-MONDAY. Mr. Lyne said last year a CDmmittee of the members of the Council had been formed to carry out the arrange- ments with regard to the review, and everything passed off well-the whole of the Volunteer force were exceed- ingly pleased, and the Lord Lieutenant said he was per. fectly satisfied in his own mind the arrangements would not have been so well conducted but for the aid and powerful voice of the Corporation. He (Mr. Lyne) sug- gested the same course should be adopted this year, and he therefore moved- "That the following gentlemen be appointed a com- mittee with the same powers as last year, for making the necessary arrangements for carrying out the Volunteer Review, on Newport Marshes, on Whit-Monday: -The Mayor, the ex-Mayor, Captain Lyne, Captain Murphy, Lieutenant W. Jones, Mr. D. Prosser, and Me. N. Hew- er tson." The Mayor said last year the Corporation took the whole of the responsibility, financial and otherwise, upon themselves, and they had a balance ofj690. So that he thought this year they might confidently incur the like responsibility with little or no risk. In answer to Mr. Murphy, The Mayor said the JE90 would be available to draw upon in case any deficiency should arise. The review brought trade to the town, and he thought o-very en. oouragement should be given to the Volunteers to come here. Mr. Graham seconded the resolution, which was carried. Alderman Townsend Is the Committee competent to deal with the question ? The Town Clerk: Everything done by the Committee is subject to the approval of the Council. THE CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Was then read, but it contained no feature of public interest. THE ADDRESS TO HER MAJESTY, A letter was read from Sir George Grey intimating that Her Majesty had been pleased most graciously to receive the address of congratulation on the marriage of the Prince of Wales forwarded by the Corporation. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. GENTLEMEN,—I am instructed by the Public Works Committee to report that the portion of the Marshes occupied by Alderman Mullock, has lately been covered with some of the rubbish accumulated from the re-baild- ing of the railway bridge over Marshes-road. MARSHES DITCEE.-The Public Works Committee are also of opinion that the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company should be asked to re-connect the supply of water to the Marshes ditch, out off by the lowering of their mill pond overflow weir. CoMMKBOtiL ROAD PAVEMENT.—These pavements havo now been completed on the east side M far as Dolphin- street, and on tbe west side as far as street, in a street, and on the west side as far as street, in a satisfactory manner, and your contractor has received a certificate for XIOO, on account of work executed this quarter. TOWN HALL IMPROVEMENTS.—The polioe court has now been thoroughly painted, &c., and the ceiling has been papered. New steps have also been laid down at the main entrance of the building, and a new starlight has been fixed in the large room thus completing all the contemplated improvements, except the proposed new seats for assembly room. CONYBBS KlBBY. With reference to the matter referred to in the second paragraph of the report, the Surveyor was instructed to see Mr. Sayer, the Monmouthshire Company's engineer. COMMERCIAL BOAD. PAVEMENT. Alderman Latch inquired what was being done about the pavement at the lower part of Commercial-road ? Toe Surveyor said they bad got the signatures of some of the householders, but they did not expeH to get the whole of them. In one or two places higher up he (the Surveyor) had had to do the work under the instructions of the Board and they had the notices to fall back upon in the case of persons who did not agree to the proposal of the Council. Alderman Latch hoped the terms of the notioe would be carried out in the case of all defaulters, or it would be a hard case for those who did agree. The Mayor The Surveyor has brought all the pres- sure to bear that he can. Mr. Graham thought where parties had not fallen in with the offer made by the Board, and if it became abso- lutely necessary, or the Board were driven, to take pro- ceedings under their powers to compel payment, the parties in default should, as a sort of fine, be forced to pay the full amount of the cost of paving, otherwise they would not be able to get any person to enter into an agreement hereafter. As a recompence for the trouble they had given the Board, such persons should be charged the full amount. The Surveyor: I have used that argument with many. Mr. Prosser It must be carried into practice. Mr. Townsend That is the great failing with our Btaff-they don't come to action. There is a great deal of theory, but no practice. THE INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES REPORTED That the health of the town was good, and not a single case of contagious disease had come to his knowledge. He alse reported an application for a pri valelalaugbter- house, but in accordance with the established rule of the Board, it was refused. THE PROPOSED PUBLIC SLAUGHTER-HOUSES. The Mayor said the Board would probably be anxious to know how the question of publio slaughter-houses was progressing. At the quarterly meeting next Tuesday he proposed to lay plans on the table, not for discussion, but that the members might have an opportunity of seeing them previously to a discussion at the succeeding fortnightly meeting, when he hoped the question might be gone into. Mr Murphy euggested whether it would not be the better course in the first phce to discuss the principle whether it would be advisable to erect slaughter-houses and not prepare p!ans and then discuss the prinoiple whether it would be right to build them. That question had yet to be decided, as there appeared to be considerable opposition to the alteration of the present system. He thought there should be a discussion and settlement of the point, whether slaughter houses should be built- whether it was necessary that the Board should build them, and what would be the expense, before they went to the trouble and cost of plans. Alderman Davis The plans are prepared. The Mayor: There is no expense attending them. They only occupy a little of the Surveyor's time. Alderman Townsend: The question has been dis- cussed, and we have the powers. Mr. Lyne We had better discuss the plans. Mr. Murphy We had better discuss them in publio, and not at a fortnightly meeting. Mr. Graham said the Board were aware that the Mayor had for some weeks been preparing a scheme to submit to the Council; and the Corporation could say what they thought it was desirable they should do, and discuss all the matters referred to by Mr. Murphy after that scheme was laid before them. The Mayor: You had better defer discussion until you see the whole of the plans. Alderman Townsend, in reply to Mr. Graham, would observe that he thought it the duty of the Board, or so many members as had held office tor a long time prior to the Mayor having the honour, and who were acquainted with the great deal of discussion that had taken place upon the question-and there had been pro and con opinions about it-to state the determina- tion come to long ago. The slaughter houses were absolutely necessary. The Board had the powers to erect them, and it was the duty of the Board to carry out those powers and it was the duty of those who were able, to give such informatioif as would shorten the discussion. They were going over the work that had already been matured necessary for the purpose of completing the echeme. He knew what ought to be, and he knew what the obstacles might happen to be; but he should lie on his oars and see Iwhat would be accomplished under the. diction of .the Mayor this year. He sift] contended, in answer to Mr. Graham, that it TU tho duty of all, who could, to ahortMi the work, and save time and trouble to his Worship, as well as to those gentlemen who met the Mayor for the transaction of general business. It was the duty of those gentlemen to give all the information that could be obtained, so that the thing might be matured and brought into operation as soon as possible. That they wanted public slaughter houses there could be no two opinions; and that the law empoweied them to remove what endangered health was quite clear, as the Town Clerk would say. They had, therefore, only to go to work and make slaughter houses or reject the proposal. The Mayor said it was in order that the question might stand upon its own merits, that he wished the plans to be submitted and the whole question of cost to be prepared before discussion. Mr. Prosser: Mr. Townsend's opinion as to there being no two opinions is wrong-there will be two opinions. Alderman Homfray No doubt. Alderman Townsend: I mean as to the powers we have. Mr. Lyne: There are two opinions as to the powers we have. Alderman Homfray said there was another thing. The. Town Clerk should be requested to prepare a list of the existing slaughter houses, and the streets in which they were built, so that the Board might know the situations of all licensed slaughter-houses that came within the Act, and which they could not suppress. The Surveyor said he should have that. Alderman Homfray said it did not matter so much about those which were allowed by the Board on suffer- ance, as those which were licensed, and which the Board could not ehut up. It was essential they should know the difference. Alderman Townsend If a man has healthy premises you cannot prevent him slaughtering. Mr. Graham did not wish to occupy the time of the meeting, but after Mr. Townsend's reply to him-though he knew not what he had said to merit a reply-he would say that he had carefully listened to Mr. Townsend for some such suggestions as, from Mr. Townsend's great experience, which he had from be- ginning to end dwelt upon, he might have been ex- pected to offer. But he had listened in vain, for he had failed to catch anything like a suggestion. Alderman Townsend (with great warmth) If you will allow me time to reply to that, I say,—I cannot help your stupidity. (Loud laughter.) I must do as the Welshmau did when he spoke twice to a neighbour, and the other said "I cannot understand you;" Well," he said, If you are too stupid I cannot help it." He concluded he was stupid by his not understand- ing after being told once or twice and so I say to you. The Mayor urged that disoussion might be deferred. Alderman Townsend I have been here so long, and Mr. Graham comes occasionally Alderman Homfray (interposing) Mr. Townsend, you have a right to an explanation, but don't make a long speech upon it. Alderman Townsend (persisting): Mr. Graham comes here to his favourite hobby-the Finance Committee, and figures off beautifully with figures, but he still has a thick pate. He cannot understand me, though I can make myself intelligible. He comes once or twice after a finance meeting, and then he's off to Norway or some- where, and therefore doesn't understand what's neces- sary. Cries of "Chair," Chair," and confusion. Mr. Murphy I think that's a second explanation. Alderman Townsend: I cannot help what you think. I know what I say and what I mean. We are here and doing nothing, and subjects are introduced continually, and no decision come to. Mr. Murphy We are doing nothing now. Alderman Townsend Then you have done as bad many a time. Mr. Murphy: Perhaps I have. The conversation here became so noisy and confused, other members joining in, that it was impossible to report it. Ultimately the Mayor obtained a hearing, and his Worship observing that it was impossible to transact business if such interruptions were persisted in, order was restored, and the question was allowed to drop. THE NATIONAL TOKEN" TO THE PRINCESS OF WALES. The Mayor read the following communication Lady Llanover presents her compliments to the Mayor of Newport and encloses a circular announcing the Na- tional Token from South Wales to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, for which Lady Llanover is the general collector and treasurer for the county of Mon- mouth. As Mayor of so important a borough town, Lady Itlaoover feels confident he will deem it a proper compli- ment to the Town Council and a duty to the inhabitants generally, to aid the object in view, by conferring with the former as to the best means of giving all those who have >-(tincr Uinir loyal and nation*! feelings on the prenrat occasion. Xhe mail mum being limited to £10 and the minimum unlimited to prevent any exclusion from difference in peouniary cir- cumstances. Lady Llanover will not take up the time of the Mayor of Newport with any further remarks, but will conclude with her very best wishes that Newport may do itself bonoar on this ocoasion, as abe has no doubt that it will. Lianover, April 28th, 1863 —His Worship remarked that Lady Llanover felt desir- ous that Monmouthshire should not be behind and he, as chief magistrate of the borough, felt anxious that Newport should be equal to other places. But he had explained to Lady Llanover that a large sum of money had recently been subscribed in hEt town for the Lan- cashire Relief Fund; and that the inhabitants bad liberally contributed towards the festivities fund, so that he did not think they would realise a very large sum for this object. But be had expressed his willingness to assist as far as he could and he suggested that a com- I mittee should be formed. Alderman Townsend wondered how far this begging system was to be carried. Why did not the House of Commons take a lump out of the ptablic purse, and give it to her Majesty and their Royal Highnesses? He con- tributed as a loyal subjeat Mr. Murphy intimated that it would shortly be donp with. Alderman Townsend Do you bope to be one of the next posse to go and take a little fat off it ? Mr. Lyne deprecated the term II begging system." It was a matter in which the town a-f Newport, in conjunc- tion with other towns in the couaty of Monmouth, was asked whether it was desirous of paying a mark of respect to the Prince of Wales and the Princess by presenting a memento of their esteem. He did not conceive it was a matter of begging, in the way Mr. Townsend had put it. He could easily understand there might be gentle- men who did not think fit to subscribe, and that was a matter which was quite -within their own mind and feeling i-they had no right to find fault with those who for ieasons of their own declined to subscribe. But, on the other hand, they were not justified in throwing cold water on the proposal, and preventing those who were willing to subscribe—who desired to do so, and thereby show their loyalty. He thought the suggestion of the a Mayor a good one-as to a committee. They could do no harm in testifying their loyalty. The same with persons in the town. He did not say that it necessarily followed that those who did not subscribe had not an equally loyal feeling. But in Heaven's name let it not go forth from the Corporation that they were making a begging subscription for the Prince and Princess. Let them not do that but if they did not admit the desira- bility of the thing, let them not throw cold water on it. Alderman Townsend said in expressing his remarks he had spoken in a general sense; and he thought it must be admitted that there was a great deal too much done in the way of subscription—more than ever he remem- bered in his lifetime, and be was nearly as old as any at the Board. There was more done in a way that did not use to be considered English. He would not yield to any man in loyalty to the Sovereign of these realms- it was all very well to be figuring in a court dress and fussing and talking about this, that, and the other-but he would not yield in loyalty to any man living; he would stand up for his country and his sovereign, not only with his blood, but with his purse as far he was able ;—but he repeated, and let him be understood dis. tinctly, he did not like it-it wasnot an English method of doing things. He would ask-but if he began with the Princess he should be out of order; he should begin with the Prince- and he would ask, what pledge had they given of sincerity of aotion to this country ? He wanted to see something good coming out, and not to have them spoiled by flattery when they were too yoang to understand them. It was fulsome, it was not Euglish, it was not manly. It might do for partizans who could get here and there and please this and that one in power. But he wished to go to broad action, and see what, as Eng- lishman, as loyal men, and as Britons, they should do. He was as loyal as any at that Board or in the Queen's dominions, and willing to pay respect to all who de- served it in the Royal family; and far be it from him to give it to any other, gentle or simple. Mr. Knapp would be sorry to see Mr. Townsend's speech go forth to the public, believing that he had said what he had not intended when he entered upon it. He gave him oredit for greater gallantry and loyalty. Alderman Mullock said he was sure Mr. Townsend meant nothing of the kind, and he should take the liberty of naming him as one of the committee, having the fullest confidence he would serve. Alderman Mullock then moved that a committee be appointed, consisting of the Mayor and several members of the Council. Mr. Graham asked that his name should be taken off, as he would not be able to give time. Mr. Prosser seconded the motion. Mr. Murphy said if he proposed an amendment, it would not be with a visw of throwing cold water on the matter but of giving the whole aid of the Board. He therefore moved that the whole Council constitute a committee. They would then exolude none, and they would probably be able to get eight or ten gentlemen to me* M Knapp seconded the amendment. The Mayor suggested that eaoU xnonbot should bftw a small collecting book, that they might raise subscrip- tions among their own friends. Alderman Davis thought that was a petty way. He would not condescend to ask a single person. The Mayor Your experience will tell you that if you wait for voluntary contributions, it must fail. If we had waited for voluntary contributions for the Lancashire fund, where should we have been? Mr. Murphy begged to remark that he had taken his share in all the collections both for the festivities and the Lancashire fund, and he certainly found in many places it was a rather irksome task. He was sorry to hear the excuses for small subscriptions and the apo- logies for inability to subscribe more, notwithstanding a willingness to do so, which were expressed by some persons and he thought that a house to house collection would be more hurtful to the parties called upon than to the parties calling. The Mayor I did not anticipate a house to house col- lection. I told Lady Llanover that considering huw heavily the town had been taxed of late, and the de- pression of trade, I could not expect much to be done in Newport. Alderman Davis: Lady Llanover has sent circulars round to every one likely to give. It appears to me use- less to get up the thing. You will not collect E100, if you get half the money. Mr. Lyne: What do you suggest the Committeo should do ? Alderman Davis I suggest the Committee should do nothing at all. Mr. Lyno Do you propose an amendment ? Alderman Davis: 1 do not. I propose nothing. I simply disapprove of the proposal; because I think it inconsistent with the high personages with whom we have to deal. I yield to no man in loyalty but I do not think it compatible with the dignity of the Sovereign to get up a shilling and half-crown subscription. Alderman Latch: My idea is that the Mayor should shadow forth the feeling of the Council-that they are desirous of forwarding the subscription; and that sub- scription lists should be left open at the banks for any persons wishful to contribute. That I think preferable to collecting from house to house. The Mayor It is not suggested that thatshould.be done. I thought the members of the Corporation might have collecting books, and then when they met a friend they might say, 1 Now give me something towards this object." Alderman Latch: That may be a good idea but I am wedded to my own view, that a little introductory note from you would be best. Mr. Lyne If you appoint a committee and then tell that committee to do nothing, what is the use of the committee ? The Mayor's suggestion is a good one. He does not say go from house to house if he did that might be objectionable. I don't see what objec- tion there can be to ask persons. As to Mr. Davids statement about issuing circulars, there are hundreds in this town who have not received a circular, and who would gladly subscribe. There is the beauty of a large committee. I don't say you should ak I e)ple with hat in hand, to subscribe; but when there 's a committee they take an interest in the matter, and the object is to present a testimonial which will be a credit to the town and county. Alderman To wnsend 1 believe by a 61. subscription throughout the realm you would have done more than by all besides put together. Mr. Lyne Mr. Davis would not have the shillings. I don't understand hrowing cold water on the move. ment, as Mr. Davis, is doing all he can. Alderman Davis: I don't hesitate. I think it is infra dig. Mr. Lyne: Lady Tredegar is doing the same else- where. Alderman Davis: I don't believe she is in the same way as is now proposed here. No doubt Lady Tredegar is sending out circulars as Lady Llanover is doing, to private individuals; and there is no harm in it. But we are talking of getting up a subscription by begging for it. Mr. Knapp Not begging. Alderman Davis I beg your pardon—I say it is neither more nor less thac begging. In Abergavenny there are subscriptions of Is. each, and it is infra dig. It is right to lay the matter before the people of the county, and if they please to give, well and good—if they like to do it voluntarily, well and good. If they don't, if I were the Princess, I would not give them that (snap- ping his fingers) for it. I would not ask a soul in such a way. There it is go and subscribe if you like. I don't think it right to form a committee to collect sub- scriptions. Many parties, if you ask them, don't like to refuse; at the same time they are not willing to give. Mr. Murphy: Will it be legal for the Council to ap- propriate any sum out of the Corporate funds ? Thi %I- d, T -:—. th.. A T .1: on a former ocoasion. Alderman Townsend There has been too much done in that way. Mr. Murphy What former oceaaion ? The Town Clerk: As to the festivities fund. The Mayor said personally he was desirous that Newport should maintain its proper position. After further unimportant discussion, Alderman Mullock withdrew his resolution, and it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Murphy, seconded by Mr. Knapp, that the whole Council form a committee for collecting sub- scriptions, that the members be furnished with collecting books, and that subscription lists be opened at the banks. THE GAS CONTRACT. The following letter in reference to the new gas con- tract,was read, and the terms therein named agreed to :— Gas Works, Newport, Moo., May 4th, 1863. A report of the Gas Committee forwarded by the Town Clerk, namely—'That the committee cannot recom- mend the Council to accede to the terms of the Gas Com- pany, but advise that the engineer for each party examine the lamps, and have the same put in thorough repair, and new lamps where requisite, previously to the Gas Com- pany taking to them, and that if any [old] lamps [so re- paired) be in the opinion of the engineers unfit for further use during the contract, the same be replaced by new lamps at the expense of the Corporation, and that at the expiration of the contract the whole of the lamps shall be handed over to the Corporation in good order; ani that the new contract take date from 24ib June next,'—having been read and considered, resolved that the same be ac- ceded to provided the words between brackets be struck out:, The contract is for three years. SALE OP GAS BILL. A letter from Mr. Octavius Morgan was read in reply to a communication from the Board, in reference to the Sale of Gas Bill, now before Parliament, ia which the hoa. member promised to pay every attention to the bill and its provisions. The members then separated.

WEEKLY CALENDAR. I Moon's Age-New Moon. 17th, 16m. before 5 VyS kSS. Ess. 9 4 21 7 33 12 31 10 I \?aI 10 4 19 7 35 12 58 11m 27 «E 11 4 17 7 36 1 22 12a *4 |5| 12 4 15 7 38 1 46 2 » 13 4 14 7 39 2 6 3 3j 14 4 12 7 41 2 29 4 [«• 15 4 11 7 42 2 51 5 x NEWPORT TIDE TABLK.j HIOH WATSB. D* DATS. UOBX. BVBN. -ff. May, 1863. H. K. H. if. g* J 9, Saturday 10 59 [ 10 28 f 10, Suuday 11 49 11 59 gf J 11, Monday 12 35 1 6 < 12, Tuesday 1 46 2 19 0 0 13, Wednesday 2 57 3 91 J 14, Thursday 4 3 4 32 £ 0 15, PridVt"mm. 4 67 5 G

tWl)Orto1i'le nttUigcutt. COUNTY POLICE.—SATURDAY. [Magistrateil: The Rev. T. POPB, M.A., chairman; and Captain PHILLIPS, R.N.] William Williams, alias Jenkin Jones, alias Jenkin Howells, apprehended on board H.M. ship Blenheim, at Milford, was charged with failing to surrender to his bail at Usk Quarter Sessionp, to take his trial on a charge of unlawfully woun(lin-Inspector Sheppard said the prisoner belonged to the Naval Reserve, and his periodi- cal term of training expired that day (Saturday), when he would have been disc harged.-to m mitted to the en- suing sessions. ST. WOOLOS.—William Jones alias William Maffs, was charged with committing an unnatural offence. After hearing the evidence the Bench committed the prisoner to take his trial at the Quarter Sessions for the attempt. BOROUGH POLICE.—MONDAY. [Magistrates: G. W. JONES. Esq., Mayor, and W. EVANS, Esq.1 John Rees was charged under a warrant with beating his wife Ann Rees.—Complainant said he lived in Caro- line-street. On Saturday night week she went to a public house with a basket of clothes. Her husband was drinking, and thinking she was gone to look for him, he inquired with an oath what she wanted after him. A person explained what was her business at the house, and she left. She went to her cousin's, and he followed her and beat her, kicked her, and gave her two black eyes. She had, through her injuries, been confined to her bed two days.—Mr. Evans said he never saw such a face as the complainant had when she applied for the warrant.—The Bench elicited that he had assaulted her several times previously.—The defendant accused his wife of drinking, and not keeping a "civil tongue in her head." Mr. Evana She is a very tidy woman from all I can learn, and keeps a clean tidy house.—The defen- dant said his wife was drunk and had fallen down, by which she had injured her face. He subsequently ad- mitted that he had done part of it."—Mr. Evars thought the defence aggravated the husband's cns The police said the woman had frequently forgiven her husband.—One month's imprisonment. William Edward Evans, John Heliman, Albert Porter, and Alfred Evans, four little boys, were charged with breaking into the garden of an unoccupied house belong- to Mr. Logan, Victoria-place.—P.S. Pratten said on Saturday afternoon, about four o'clock, he saw William Edward Evans in the garden, and the other boys on the parapet getting over the railing. The trees, the house bells, and other property had been damaged.—The Mayor said it was time that a stop was put to the disgraceful practices of the gangs of boys who were constantly dam- aging the property surrounding unoccupied houses.—The mothers of the boys were in court, and the Bench having cautioned them as to exercising proper care over their children, the lads were reprimanded, and three of them fined Is. each, and the eldest 2s, 6J. [The MAYOR here left the Bench, and Capt. LYNE took a seat.] Evan Lewis, captain of the Fanny Taylor, was sum- moned for assaulting David Jones, and refusing to pay him wages.—The defendant, it appeared, was gone to sea, and the service of the summons being proved, the complainant, a youth, said he had been cook on board the defendant's ship. On Wednesday he went to the defendant and asked for his clothes, when the captain struck him in the face with his fist, throwing the brush after him, and told him if he did not leave the vessel he would send the policeman to him. He refused to pay him his wages, and the complainant went to another ship.—The case was adjourned for the attendance of the captain. Robert Shellam was summoned for assaulting his wife and child.—Defendant's wife said she and the child were in bed. Defendant came to them and began to abuse them, and ultimately beat them both, made witness's mouth bleed and gave the girl a black eye.—It appeared the defendant had been twice committed for six months for beating his wife, and that she had frequently for- given him. The defendant accused his wife of drinking and general bad conduct. He denied that he had struck her.—The wife said her husband was quiet enough when he had neither money nor work, but when he had money there was no living with him.—One month's hard labour for the assault on the child. Thomas Edmunds was summoned for assaulting Eliza- beth Davies.—It appeared complainant, who appeared in the witness box with a black eye, is a prostitute, and the defendant is a returned convict and a brothel keeper, —Defendant said he was aggravated by complainant taking a 6d. from him; but the complainant alleged a very different cause as leading to the assault.—Fined 10a and costs or a month's hard labour in default. Thomas Hopkins and Margaret Hopkins were charged with stealing a pair of boots and stockings, the pro- perty of Thomas Jones.-It appeared the prisoners had had apartments at the same house as prosecutor in Lower George-street. They asked for the loan of a pair of boots which was refused. On Sunday afternoon they .left, and prosecutor followed them to the railway station for some money they owed him. and also to get the boots which notwithstanding the refusal they had taken. The male prisoner said the boots were at the house, and i brea- tened to strike the prosecutor, who went for a police officer. He met with P.C. Tidborough, and together they went in search of the prisoners, whom 'hey found on Cardiff- road. -Cross-examined I did not lend you the boots.- P .C. Tidborough said on Sunday evening the piisoner went to him and gave information of boots and stays being stolen but the prosecutor's wife had ad mitted having lent the stays. They went along Cardiff. road, with a little boy, who was sent ahead by the officer to look out." They_came up with the prisoners near Pont TEbbw, and the lad told the officer he had seen the prisonets throw a bundle over the hedge. The officer then found the boots produced, and which were identified by the prosecutor, in the place indicated by the boy, close to where the prisoners were sitting. He took the pri- soners into custody and that (Monday) morning in the woman's bundle Tidborough had found a pair of white Itocking8 which Mrs. Jones identified as hers.—The pri. soners, who both averred they were unaware of the boots being in the bundle until they got on Cardiff-road, and stated that they then threw them over the hedge because they could not tell what to do with them, were each sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment. William Jones, a tramp, was charged with vagrancy. -P.C. Tidborougb, who had received complaints of the defendant's eonduot, apprehended him, and after going some distance, he behaved with great violence, and threatened to put something through him "—In reply to the Bench, the defendant said that was all true, and in answer to further interrogatories, he said he had last been in prison about four months ago, at Hull, for assaulting the police.-The Bench said they intended to send him to prison for a month, but as he had given a straightforward account of himself, they would only commit him for 14 days. Ann Davies, a disorderly prostitute, who had been before the Court seven times since November last, was sent to prison for 21 days. Richard James, an old man, was charged with inter- fering with the police when apprehending the prisoner in the last case.-P.C. Tidborough said he took the de- e fendant to the station, and it was well he did so, as he had three sovereigns in his pocket.—Fined 8s. including eoats. WEDNESDAY. [Magistrates: The MAYOR and W. WILLIAMS, Esq.] Michael Kelly was summoned for assaulting Thomas Lewis.-Defendant, who is serving in the Coast Guard, was represented by his mother.-Complainant said he was having a pint of beer with another man outside a public house, when defendant came by, and threatened to whip him. After passing, he returned, and struck him in the face. Complainant gavn no provocation.— Fined 5s. and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment. Susan Williams, of tue Caledonian Inn, was sum. moned for keeping her house open for the sale of beer before one o'clock on Sunday.- P.C. Williams said at ten minutes past eight on Sunday he visited defendant's house, in Dock-street. The door was open and two men were coming out. In the bar there were seven men and a woman. One man was drinking out of a glass, and the barmaid drew a pint of beer and gave it to another man while the officer was there.—The defendant said she was not down stairs; but she believed it was a rule in all the houses about that neighbourhood to open at the "train times." Two of the men in the house were goino by train, and had slept at the house. She knew nothing about it untill the servant told her. The bar- maid was not there at the time.—Several previous con- nii 0f which the defendant contended were Cst, were proved.-Fined 20s. and costs Evan Morgan, of the Union Inn Dock-street, was charged with keeping his house open between the hours of three and five on Sunday afternoon.-P.C Smith visited the defendant's house at 4.15 p.m. on Sunday, and knocked at the door. Some person came to the door but did not apeak. He knocked again, and some person again came, went back without speaking, and he heard classes jingling. He knocked a third time, andthe landlady came and asked who was there. He said u police, and she opened the door. He went into the bar. The water tap was "turned on," and on the counter were some glasses turned upside down, as though recently washed. In the smoking-room he saw 15 men and one woman, but no drink. The officer asked why the door had not been opened the first time, and the landlord said he had not heard him and further said the men were all from Cardiff. The offioer went out, and in ten minutes after. wards he saw a drunken man come out. — Joseph Herbert, captain of a vessel, called by the defendant, said he was in the house about the time spoken to. Of his (witness's) company there were six men and a boy who came from Cardiff to see him. When witness and his party went into the house he did not remember that any one was there. He was certain the policeman had exaggerated in stating the number in the house.—Mr. -Morgan said there only eleven persons beside the iii- matea of the house.-The Chief Superintendent Mid the defendant had kept the house between four a five years, and had never given cause of complaint.-The defendant said the party had had dinner at his house and had re- turned to tea.—Ordered to pay costs: Elijah Hunt was summoned for assaulting James Morris. The complainant said he and defendant were moulders at Mr. Spittle's, and some words arose in course of the work, when defendant knocked complainant down, and bit him about the face while he was on the ground. -The defendant did not appear, but his father repre- sented him, and pleaded extreme provocation in extenu- ation.-Fined 5s. and costs. Joseph Stuckey, a strapping young fellow, was sum- moned for assaulting Daniel Crowley, who appeared in Court with a pair of black eyes and a face fearfully bruised.—It appeared that the two men with others were labouring at the Docks, when some disagreement arose about the work, which resulted in the defendant knocking complainant down and bating" him.-The defendant admitted striking complainai3t after the latter had challenged him to fight and been saucy." The com- plainant then pounded a hole in his head with a piece of iron ore," and" when he got himself from under, he struck him again."—The complainant said he did not know how old he was, but the Bench thought there could be litte doubt he was 70 years of age, and that the defen- dant had acted in a most brutal and cowardly manner.— Fined 20s. including costs. Edward Sullivan the younger was summoned for assaulting his father, Edward Sullivan the elder.— Complainant said that he went home to breakfast on Tuesday morning, when his son struck his married sister, and subsequently struck complainant and kicked him. The son was twenty years of age, and refused either to leave home or to behave himself when there.— Defendant: I had a few words with my sister, and he interfered.—The Mayor: Did you strike your father ?- Defendant: No; but if I did he deserved it. He turned me out of house and home when I was eight years of age, and I had to keep myself with what little I could get.—The father said he had frequently been subjected to ill treatment from his son.—The remarks elicited during the hearing of the case revealed the fact that the complainant's wife was a drunken, dissipated woman, and, as a natural consequence, that the home was a very unhappy one.-The defendant was sent to prison for seven days. Sarah Leyson was summoned for assaulting William Hopkins.—Great merriment was caussd by this cas-3, which seemed to arise out of a neighbour's quarrel. Con- siderable ill feeling appeared to exist between the parties, a good deal of angry recrimination and abuse passing between the complainant and defendant and their respec- tive witnesses—charges of poisoning cats, stealing mut- ton, and other illegal acts being freely hurled at each other.—The parties were eventually bound over to keep the peace; the costs divided. Sarah Evans was summoned for assaulting her daughter-in-law, Esther Gould.—The defendant did not appear.—It seemed the parties bad jointly occupied the same house, but failed to agree, (though they had only stood in their present relationship fjr five weeks) as mother and daughter-in-lawsometimes do. The younger lady determined to leave, but the elder lady refused to give up her things," and set upon and shockingly ill- treated her, beating her severely about the face. Sub- sequently the mother-in-law complained about her arms aching," and the neighbour to whom the complaint was made, replied that she did not wonder, for she (the neighbour) had been unable to release her hand from Esther's hair." "No," was the exultant response of the gentle fair one, I defy anybody to loose my grasp." —The defendant was fined 10s. and costs; and the Bench instructed an officer to accompany complainant to defendant's house to get whatever things belonged to the first-named.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S COURT.—MAY 1. (Br fore Sir JOHN STUART.) CROSKEY V. THE BANK OF WALES. This bill was filed by the plaintiff, who was the al- lottee of fifty-five shares in the company, praying that it might be declared that the defendants were guilty of such misrepresentations and suppression as to entitle the plaintiff ar.d all other persons who paid money on the faith of such misrepresentations and in ignorance of such, to repayment thereof. The bill further prayed that it might be declared that the call of £5 or JE3 was illegal, and asked for an injunction to restrain the de- fendants from entering into competition with the private banks of Wales, which the prospectus alleged had already been purchased by the company. The bill al- leged the formation of a joint-stock company called the Bank of Wales. The bill set forth the prospectus and the articles of association, by which it was provided, among other things, that so soon as shares to the extent of X500,000 had been subscribed tor the directors should be at liberty to pay the sum of L6000 to the promoter, Mr. Parke. The prospectus also stated that the whole of the preliminary expenses should not exceed the sum of X6000. The bill alleged that the directors had paid this sum before the required amount of shares had been subscribed for. Another point made by the bill was that the directors had represented that they had nearly completed the purchase of the good will of certain banks, instead of which the directors were about to engage in competition with previously existing banks. The Solicitor General with Mr. Roxburgh appeared for the company Mr. Malins and Mr. W. Morris appeared for the bill. The Vice Chancellor: This bill is filed by one share- holder, who affects to sue on behalf of himself and all I others the shareholders except the defendants, and the plaintiff sues the corporation itself and other individuals named, who are directors, and he says that one of them 1 has impropetly received a sum of money which belongs to the corporation. The first part of the relief prayed is upon the ground of general misrepresentation and sup- pression by the defendants, and the plaintiff says that he and all other shareholders who have paid their money upon such misrepresentation and such suppression are entitled to the repayment of such money. But the plaintiff has no right to maintain a suit for such a purpose. In Jones v. Bel Rio Lord Eldon said that a case of fraud was a separate complaint in equity for each shareholder, and that no one was entitled in a general way to appear for himself and others if there is an in. jury it is a separate injury. The next part of the relief prayed is in respect of an alleged illegal demand in the shape of a a call of J63 or J65. This is a question of con. struction as to what a call is, and here it is as plain as language can show that by the memorandum of associa- tion, which is the contract between the parties, there is a difference made between a payment on deposit and a call. That is pointedly notioed by the allegation in the bill. A call iJ* a thing which cannot be made until shares have been allotted. If the bill did not point out the difference the objection taken would be fatal to this part of the case. The bill could not be sustained upon that ground, even if it were not wholly covered by the de- cision in Jonet v. Del Rio. The next ground upon which the bill was filed is more extraordinary than the others. The bill seeks to restrain the defendants from opening banking establishments in competition with other banks in Wales; but this part of the case.alleged is completely contradicted by the language of the pros- pectus, for the whole purpose at the formation of this corporation—a large banking ooncern-was to establish banking establishments in various parts of Wales. To say that that purpose is not to be carried into etteot because the bank will come into competition with private banks in Wales is something like nonsense. It is said it was act set forth in the prrspectus, but that the directors represented it to various parties that what was meant by establishing banks in Wales was the pur- chase of the establishment of Crawshay Bailey and Co. in some particular town. There is no warrant for that, and this part of the case is so wholly inconsistent with the prospectus, and with everything that is feasible in the other statements of the bill, that I have been unable to follow the arguments pressed by the counsel for the plaintiff. Mr. Malins took his ground on the alleged wrongful payment of the 96,000, and he asked that it might be ordered to be repaid, but did not say to whom. In the memorandum of deposit, it in express terms authorises the directors, without further warrant or authority, when there has been made a sufficient allotment of shares, to pay a gross sum of f0,000 to Charles Parke, his executors, administrators, and assigns; and the docu- ment recites that that sum was due to him. Now, as to the allotment of shares, the 12th paragraph of the bill complains that the directors, precipitately, on the 3d of February, allotted the shares, but the statement is very confused, when read in connection with other statements that the directors did not allot 5,000 sbares, but only 4,955. But in reference to the allegations in the bill, that the directors allotted 45 shares in the manner mentioned, in order to give an appearance of legality to their proceed- ings, and in furtherance of their scheme, I can And nothing to justify the allegations of the plaintiff, nor can I say that he or any other person is entitled to any relief in respect of the L6000. The plaintiff endeavours to make out a case that the 96000 was wrongly paid, not because paid, as argued by Mr. Malins, too soon, but because no bill of costs had ever been delivered. The direction in the memorandum of association is that this X6000 shall be paid by the directors, without any further power or authority from the shareholders, in a gross sum. Upon that ground of complaint the bill also fails. What remains of the bill are long, confused, and contradictory statements, imputing misrepresenta- tion and fraud, but there is no feasible statement to show in what such fraud and misrepresentation con- sisted, which must be always set forth in particular allegations. The case seems to me entirely to fail, being obnoxious to the principle laid down in the case of Jones 9. Del Rio," that is, as to the whole frame of the bill. If the objections as to the payment of the 16000 were not excluded from the principle in that case there would be nothing to justify me upon the state- ments in the bill in sayiug that the plaintiff ought to Ihafe some part of the money repaid to him or to any other shareholder. The demurrer must be allowed with eoaW, Hia Honour refusod lelivo TO amend*