... EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE AGAINST A PUBLICAN.—On Monday, the Thirsk magistrates terminated a two days inquiry into a charge preferred by William Corn forth, spirit merchant, of Flint, against his brother in-law, George Scott, innkeeper, Thirsk, of committing wilful and corrupt perjury in that Court. On the 25th November, Scott swore that Cornforth, who was distraining for rent, struck him a severe ...

... CARNARVONSHIRE ASSIZES. These assizes commenced at Carnarvon on Monday, before Mr Justice Mellor. There were eight prisoners for trial, and two common jury causes on the civil side. The following grand jury was sworn :—R. Lloyd Ed- wards (foreman), Owen Evans, John Williams, Rice W. Thomas, Roberts Carreg, R. O. Monsdale, J. D. White- head, Vernon Darbishire, H. Kneeshaw, W. D. N. Lowe. J. P. ...

... ITALY. The Pope has replied to the joint memorial of the German Bishops deprecating Prince Bismarck's intended interference in Papal elections, and insisting on perfect freedom in the election of a Pope. The-new Cardinals were .appointed ,on Monday. Dr. Manning expressed his pleasure at receiving promotion in the days when the Romish Church had to encounter difficulties and struggles, but he ...

... 1Sittt.ar UFhe Adventures of Tom Saicyer, is4 the title of a tumorous book for boys, by Mark Twain. It is pub- lished by Messrs Chatto and Windus, Piccadilly. Messrs H. S. King andC0. will shortly publish an Hrish novel, entitled Hoijaij M.P., by a new wiiter, which, we are assured, will be one of considerable t«serits. The holiday number of 'Belgravia will be published Ion the 10th instant; ...

... CORS. WREXHAM, Thursday.—The foriowing were trie Quota- tions:- White wheat 23 to 7s 64 Red 7s 3d Barley (grinding! 0s 0 ...

... ROUND ABOUT WREXHAM. I do not wish to be too hard upon the Baptisti, who are just completing their pretty little chapel in Chester-street, but in looking over it, the other day, I noticed a foundation-stone b^arin^ a.n intima- tion that it was laid by Dr Pritchard, of Llan- gollen, and I have a distinct recollection that Mr Simon Jones handled the trowel, the other gentle- man not being ...

... Artificers are now busy with the exhibition building, raising a structure magnificent in dimensions and effective in style,and destined t. be enriched by gems of art of untold wo 1, .;¡fàØ building has made aufficieai progress to .} fitness and \lx> M OFART ,UEH the Principality H»s ever «• Bat the casket vail BE as NOTHING compared L •til tbt jewels it will contain. The work Wj ( teen ...

... GIFT TO THE INFIRMARY.—Mr Bell, of Che vet £ Hey, Wrexham, has this week presented through a the Rev. T. Lloyd, several very handsome t illuminated scriptural texts,which have been placed along the walls of the sick ward. This kind act j. has been greatly appreciated by those connected i with the institution. COMPANY DRILL. The 2nd D.R.V. corps (Ruabon), will meet for company drill on Thursday ...

... RUTHIN. THE DRUM AND FIFE BAND.—On Wednesday last, this band, which has attained creditable efficiency under the tuition of Sergeant Lloyd, of the National Schools, paraded the town and paid a visit to Caorfaellan, where it played some selections of music. The members were afterwards regaled to a substantial supper. THE VOLUNTEERS.—The Ruthin company attended divine service, on Sunday last, at ...

... IRON. BARROW-IN-FURNESS, Monday.-To-dar beintr a bank holiday there was no meeting on 'Change, and business is suapendea at most of the works in the district The tone of the trade has not improved during the week, and the demand stflfls •11:011 °i des,criPtions is restricted. The demand g c' i within a very narrow area, the Bessemer trade is m a better position than the hematite fortre-iroa ...

... GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. Yesterday (Friday) afternoon, a meeting of this com- mittee was held at the Guildhall, Alderman Thomas Jones p;esiding. There were also present, Alderman J. Biale, and Councillors R. Lloyd (ex-Mayor), E. Smith, I. Sbone; Messrs. Higgins (inspector), and Kennedy (veterinary t-urgeon). A HORSE WITH THE GLANDERS. The Chairman stated that Mr Kennedy reported a case of a ...

... DENBIGH VOLUNTEERS AND CHURCH PARADE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE GUARDIAN. AIIt,- Permit me to make a few remarks, in answer to two letters which have appeared in your valuable paper, sent by Captain Lloyd Williams, together with an extract from the Baner, of the 14th June last, and another by Mr Humphreys Roberts. I have been a volunteer for some years, and never heard the least complaint with ...