... An extraordinary state of affairs exists at Lincoln, the capital of Nebrasca. The convicts in the Penitentiary, taking advantage of the absence of the warden, revolted about 3 p.m. on the 12th inst., and. gaining possession of the armoury, drove the guards from their p ...

... CARDIFF IMPROVEMENT BILL. A special meeting of the Cardiff Town Council and members of the Canton and Roath Boards of Health was held on Wednesday, at the Town Hall, Cardiff, to further consider the various petitions against the Bill, the steps advisable to be taken to remove them, and confirm those already taken. The Mayor of Cardiff presided, and there were also present:—Aldermen lleece, ...

... On Saturday at the Central Police-station, Bristol, Arthur Henry Leslie and Lydia Baster were charged on remand with having murdered an infant in August last, by throwing it into a pond at Redland Green. Mr Norris (instructed by Mr Newman, of Reading), appeared for Leslie, and Mr Hutchins for Baster. Mr H. S. Wansbrough, coroner, of Bristol, was ex- amined, and said on the 3rd of August, 1874, ...

... THE CARDIFF CORPORATION AND MESSRS CORY, BROS. In the Court of Chancery, before Vice chancellor Sir R. Malins, the case of Cory v. the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the Borough of Cardiff was heard. The facts were these. In 1866 the defendants leased to the plaintiffs, for 75 years, a building, which th> y had recently erected, near the Hayes in Cardiff, containing five hops on the ground ...

... VOLUNTEERS' CONCERT.—A grand full dress concert in aid of the funds of the 15th Glamorgan Rifle Volu- teers, was given at Alderman Davies' schools, on Monday evemng. The principal singers were Mrs Thomas, of St. David's Church, Merthyr Tydfil, Eos Morlais, Mr. C. Videon Harding, and Lieut. William James, of the 12thG.R.V. The Neath Harmonic Society also gave their valuable assistance, ...

... BRITISH SCHOOL.—The report of her Majesty's in- spectors of schools has been received. It states that this school has made good progress during the past year, that the scholars passed a good examination, and that the handwriting, arithmetic, and singing were very good. A larger room and a good class-room for the infants are much required, as the school is now very full. The grants this year ...

... BAPTISM-On Sunday last the lie v. Thomas Thomas, minister of the English Baptist Chnrch, administered the ordinance of baptism to about 30 individuals. Between 2,000 and 3,000 persons were present to witness the cere- mony. The Rev. J. Thomas (Cefn) delivered an address appropriate to the occasion. ...

... (RSGISTP^AR GENERAL'S QUARTERLY RETURN OF BIrtTHS, DEATHS, AND MARRIAGES. i AAA 6 (l1iar';er Cardiff had a d^ath rate of 24*9 per 1,000, and m September it. was only 22'G. 'his is a con- siderable lnc-ease, aud shows a very unsatisfactory state of things iVierthyr Tydvil and Swansea have still a, higher death-rate than Cardiff, the former having 25'4. and tue latter 2/ 2. In Merthyr there was ...

... LordSelborDe baa been appointed a member of the Ixoverning Body of Winchester School. We have much pleasure in stating that arrangements are in progress by^ which it is hoped that the Right, lion. ii. Jr. rJouverie may be returned without a contest for the seat vacated at Stroud by the last decision of the flection Petition Judge. Liberals and Conservatives alike will rejoice to have Mr ...

... PRESENTATION TO THE HON. SECRETARY, DR. TAYLOR. The annual meeting of the members of this society was held in the Town-hall on Tuesday. Mr F. G. Evans presided, and there were also present Mr W. Adams, C.E., MrH. Hey wood,'Mr J. Morgan, Mr C. Thomp- son, Mr Lukis, Mr and Mrs Boulanger, Mr J. W. Trounce, the Misses Adams, Mr Gooch, Mr W. H. Martin, Mr J. H. Wilson, Mr Philpotts, Mr ifi. C. ...

... THE LOCK-OUT IN SOUTH WALES. MERTHY GUARDIANS AND THE LOCK-OUT. RESTRICTED AID. SIGNIFIED STONE-BREAKING AND ITS CONSEQUENCES. A SIMPLE WAY TO A SETTLEMENT. KXODUS OF COCKROJJS. [FiA)M OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] MMHTHYR, SATURDAY. guardians of Merthyr Union adopted the recom- 8h.|lMtiou of a committe as to the form of lehef which ..allbe granted to unfortunate workpeople affected by lockout. ...

... ARRIVAL OF MESSRS CASEY AND CRAWFORD. THE NATIONAL UNION, WHAT IS IT ? SUFFERINGS OF THE LOCKED-OUT IRON- WORKERS AND LABOURERS. SERIOUS PROSPECTS. [FROM OUlt SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT]. MERTHYR, THURSDAY. Messrs. Crawford and Casey, the deputation appointed by the National Miners' Association to visit South Wales, arrived here late last evening. This morning several representatives of the ...