THE TEESDALE MERCURY—WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, J . M . k M A R 8 H A L L ;

B M A R K E T - P L A C E , B A R N A R D C A S T L E , K6S to intimate that on and a tor F R I D A Y , the 80TH uit. , he is prepared to Show a LARGE

STOCK of r r .

JNJJLLIKEBT BONNETS, H A T S , AND JVJANILES, Of the Newest Parisian rod London Designs ;

F A N C Y A N D P L A I N DRESS M A T E R I A L S , O F E V E R Y D E S C R I P T I O N ; With Appropriate Trimmings : together with a

W E L L - A S S O R T E D S T O C K O F G E N E R A L D R A P E R Y , For Personal aod Household) nse ; comprising

Hosiery, GIOTBS, Psrasoli, Umbrellas, Calicoes, Sheetings, Linen, Ticks, Blankets, Quilts, Damasks, Mnelio, Laaoeand Laoe Curtai s, Chin ties, Ac , Ac.

Atteitinn i t particulirlv called to the St «k i f Kidderminster, Dotcn, Tapestry, and Brussels CARPETS Beara Figured, Mettled, and Velvet Pile H E A R T H RUGS, Floor Cloths, Mats, and Matting, which

t*r Extant and Cheapness are a -rivalled in t^e District. At—t tor W H E E L E R A W I L S O N ' S L O C K STITCH SEWING MACHINES ; and the EXPRESS

L O C K STITCH HAND 8 K W I N I M A C H I V E .

TO B E LET,

AN D may be entered upon immediately, a large FRONT SHOP, with Bow Windows and run-

ing shutters, of the best construction, with a Cellar and House Accomodation, situate in the Bank, BARNARD CASTLE, For particulars apply to Mrs. ROWXTREE on the premises.

X C A T E R

P H O T

A N ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF

BOOKS AND CHURCH O G R A P H I C A

I N T H E NEWEST BINDINGS—ALL PRICES.

SERVICES. L B U M S ,

B O O K S F O R P R E S E N T g \ AND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

CHEAP VOLUMES OF POPULAR LITERATURE. S T E E L P E N S .

A SELECTION FROM T H E B E S T M A K E R S .

R. W . A T K I N S O N , B O O K S E L L E R , B A R N A R D C A S T L E .

N O T I C E T O A G R I C U L T U R I S T S .

BARNARD~CASTLE DEPOT FOR A R T I F I C I A L MANURES,

N i M E T . Y : — G. ANDERTON'S N I T R O PHOSPHATE

A M M O N I A PHOSPHATE " SUPER PHOSPHATE " DISSOLVED BON ES, Ac

Also FOB N1TRA OF SODA " O I L C A K E « ROCK A N D OTHER SALT

QUOTATIONS FORWARDED ON APPLICATION TO M R . J O H N B A D C O O K ,

P H A R M A C E U T I C A L CHEMIST. DRUGS, CHEMICALS, P A T E N T MEDICINES. A N D PERFUMERIES, HOMOEOPATHIC

MEDICINES.

R I C H M O N D

A B E A U T I F U L A ORNAMENTAL T E N T to he L E T OUT ox H U E . 60 feet by 30, either with

or without BOILEK. Adapted for Galas, Ac—Apply to Mr . THOMAS W I L D I : , Richmond.

BOWES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

AT a Meeting held at Mrs Highmoor's, Unicorn Inn , on Saturday, July 10th, the following gentlemen

agreed to act on' the Committee:—Messrs Edmund Hoggett, chairman, John Bainbridge, vice-chairman, Jonathan Bousfield, James Harper. Isaac Alderson, James Hi rd , Joseph Lambert, Thomas White, Thomas Fryer, William Alcock, and James Stephenson; M r W. Wilson, Jun., Secretary, and M r George Pickering, Treasurer. I t was agreed to hold the first show on the 21 ST OF SEPTEMBER. A Prize Schedule can be obtained on application to the Seoretury,

W M . WILSON, JUN., July 12th, 1869. HON. SEC.

F O R C E T T L I M E S T O N E C O M P A N Y ( L I M I T E D ) .

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next General Half-yearly MEETING of the Share­

holders wi l l be held in the Clay Lane Office. Exchange Buildings, Middlesboro&rh, m'the County of York, on THURSDAY, the 6thday OPAUGUST, 1369, at 10 o'clock in the Forenoon. ; •' -

C. F. I I . BOLCKOW, Chairman, T. RICHARDSON, Secretary.

N E T E B in our recollection have the crops of grass been heavier in this district than at the present season, and never was there a probability of their being better harvested. The inventions of grass-cutters and hay­making machines prove their value more and more every year, for by their aid the farmer may get through an amount of work in ; a day or two that formerly occupied him for weeks, the hay also being of superior quality. Thus a few days of hot weather now suffice to gather in any quantity of hoy, provided that machinery of ample power be employed. This, once, was nut the case, for scythe-mowing was a slow process—hands were difficult t " procure,—and on large farms haymaking sometimes lingered t i l l rain set in , and the crop was deterioiated or spoiled. Modern ingenuity has effected much in remedying these inconveniences, and agriculturists may thank those whose busy brains have devised implements to favour their operations, and rescue their crops from the vicissitudes of climate.

FORCETT R A I L W A Y COMPANY.

NOTICE IS HEREBY G I V E N that the next General Half-yearly M E E T I N G of the Share­

holders of the Forcett Railway Company wi l l be held in the Office of the Clay Lane Iron Company, Exchange Buildings, MIDDLESBOOOUOH, in the North Riding of the County of York, on TIIUBSDAY, the 5th day of AUGUST, 1869, at 11 o'clock in the Forenoon.

C. F. H . BOLCKOW, Chairman, T . RICHARDSON, Secretary.

FOR SALE, SIX HIVES OF BEES.—Apply to TUOMAS ADDISON, Morton House, Staindrop,

or JOSEPH PRESTON, Butcher, Staindrop.

A R T I F I C I A L T E E 1 H !

J. M. DE LACET, DENTIST,

ATTESDASCE i i . BARNARD CASTLE W E D N E S D A Y , J U L Y 14th, ASD 28th,

A t M r . Luc's, Temperance Hotel. Darlington—DAILY, at 52, Northgate. Artificial Teeth, quality and construction unsur­

passed, fixed with every recent improvement.

EI D E R D O W N CORSETS, Patented.—Light and elegant Newest French shapes. Support and

add grace to the figure. Eider Down (the warmest, lightest, and softest of downs) prevents chills and preserves health by maintaining agreeable warmth, comfort, and equal temperature.

Patentees, W. THOMAS A BROS., Cheapside, London. Sold i y JOHN HOWSON, DRAPER, Barnard Castle.

~ALL T H E N E W E S T STYLES IN GENTLEMEN'S SILK HATS,

From 4s. 9d. and upwards ; B L A C K A N D DRAB SHELL DO.,

Prom 5s. £kl * M E N S T W E E D A N D F E L T HATS,

I n great varietv, from 2s. 3d ; M E N ' S A N D BOYS' CLOTH CAPS,

From (Ud. * ALSO AS EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF

M E N S A BOY8' TUSCAN, STRAW, B R A Z I L I A N , A N D LEGHORN HATS,

At considerably low prices, AT T . T. PULMAN'S,

Hatter, and Men's Mercer, Market Place,

Barnard Castle.

T H O M A S B O R R C W D A L E , M O N U M E N T A L S C U L P T O R ,

K I N G - S T R E E T , B A R N A R D C A S T L E .

ALTARS, PULPITS, FONTS, TABLETS, T O M B 8 .

MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, A N D

C A R V I N G E X E C U T E D T O ORDER. . " '

TERMS ON APPLICATION. M A R K E T PLACE, D A R L I N G T O N .

THOS. PEASE, SON, A CO. (Established "> th* jear 1808),

" " I R A T E F U L 'or the extensive patronage they have j X received, bee to enumerate the various kinds

e l TEAS and COFFEES of which their stock is com prised. Tea: Fine Black Leal Congou Souchong ; Orange Pekoe ; Assam Pekoe Mixture, a very fall and rieh flavoured Tea, in great request and much ad­mired ; Scented Caper Gunpowder; Hyson and Young Hyson. Cofies: Mountain Jamaica, Mocha, finest Plantation, Costa Rica, and Berbice, fresh roasted weekly.

SUGARS.—Jamaica, Cossipore, Cuba, brown Denxrara, at very low prices; good bright Lamp Sugar at Sid . per pound.

Sperm, Wax, Ceylon Wax, Paraffin, and Composite Candles; Palmer'* single and double- wiek Lamp Candles j Carriage Moons ; Night Lights ; London Monlds and Dips.

Painters' and Honsehold Brashes in every variety London double extra pale or genuine Tallow Soap.

This is the most economical Soap in use; housekeepers who boy i t pronounce i t to be of unriva'led quality.

Carolina, Italian, Arraean, Madras, Java, Patna, and Ground Rice.

B R I T I S H WINES.—Cordial, Ginger, Raspberry, Raisin, Port, Sherry, Orange, A c , of undoubted fine quality.

•porting Gunpowder, Shot, and Percussion Caps. J*mmM~A Cake, Linseed, Locust Beans, Cattlo Food,

Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Colours, and every article in-eluded in the drysaltery trad*. Drugs and Chemicals of guaranteed parity. Veterinary Medicines suited to the various diseases incident to horses and oattle. Fine healthy pond Leeches, constantly freeb. A l l the popular Proprietary Medicine* extant. Sole Azents w this district for Rooke's Scarborough Medicines. Loo jt's, Wilson's, Cooper's, and McDou.-all's 8heep Dipping and Shedding Preparations. Bordeaux, Dis­tilled, and Pure Malt Vinegar for Pickling. ,

' I n referring to the Wine and Spirit branch of their business, Messrs. T. Pease, Son, and Co. have to thank their supporters lor the very liberal patronage bestow-ed upon them, and beg to inlorm their friend* that they are in a position to offer every article of first-class quality, the Stock having been personally selected with great care, embracing every description, and can

bad either by the bottle or by the dozen

Port

Claret Champagne Hook

Moselle Sauterno Bunracdy Cbablia Brandy

Whisky Gin Bum Holland*

TO FARMERS, ROAD SURVEYORS, Ac.

BOLDRON L I M E and LIMESTONE can now be supplied at very reasonable rates to any Railway

Station. The Boldron Quarries have been worked for centuries, and the Lime is well known for its superior agricultural properties—For prices, Ac., apply to T H E BOLDRON LIMESTONE COMPANY, near Barnard Castle.

Sole Agency for the sale of M c D O U G A L L * S CELEBRATED MANURES. — Price List with Analysis sent on application.

TO OVERSEERS.

RATE BOOKS, Receipt Cheque Books, Receipt and Payment Books, Collecting and Deposit

Books, and all Forms and Books required under the New Poor Law Act, may be had of

R . W . A T K I N S O N , Bookseller, Barnard Castle.

Forms and Lists Printed to Order.

I N D I A P A L E A L E , P O R T E R A N D M I L D A L E .

MESSBS. S I N G L E T O N & Co., A L B I O N BUILDINGS, LEEDS.

TN order to meet the demand at the approaching Hay Time—Messrs. 8. A Co., have appointed

M r . HUNT, Bank Brewery, Barnard Castle, Agent for their Beers, which may he procured of him in Casks of 6,9, and 12 gallons and upwards.

Prices on application, which are as low asquoted elsewhere.

LEEDS A L E A N D PORTER STORES.

G E O R G E D A L S T O N ,

AGENT for Messrs. Dawson and CrZ of Kirkstall, near Leeds, celebrated Ale and Porter, can supply

i t in casks at the Brewery Prices, viz :• M i l d Ale, Is. Od.

Do. X Is. 2d. " Do. X X Is. 4d. " Do. X X X ... Is. 6d. "

Porter, X Is. Od. " Do. X X ... Is. 2d. " Do. X X X Is. 4d. '«

Brown Stout Is. 6d. " Superior East India Bitter Ale, I * . 8d. per gallon.

For the accommodation of private families the above is sent out in ii gallon casks and upwards.

Bitter Ale, over the counter, Od. per quart. Also Tetley's Ales and Porter, at the above prices,

in 9 gallon casks. N.B.—Licensed to Let Hack Horses, Cabs, Ac.

Also a very superior HEARSE, with or without Horses.

N E W WATERLOO I N N , Barnard Castle.

A quantity of WASTE BROWN PAPER. FOR SALE.—Apply at the Office of this Paper.

FREDERICK H A M M O N D , Sheep and Oattle Doctor (Sole Proprietor) BARNARD CASTLE, begs

to call the attention of Farmers and Graziers to his valuable Composition for Sheep and Lambs. Lambs, either whilst suckling their mothers or after weaning. For effectually destroying the Tick, Lice, and all other insects injurious to the Flock ; preventing the alarm­ing attacks of Fly and Scab, and cleansing and purify­ing the skin, thereby greatly improving the wool, both in quantity and quality, and highly contributing to the general health of the animal. By using the above composition the Sheep and Lambs never have maggo's, and through summer you lose no wool or lambs either from maggots. An Ointment for destroying Flies on beads of Sheep, thereby rendering caps totally unneces­sary, can be had in any quantity. The Compounds have been successfully used in the following diseases : —Bleeding, Dysentery, Erysipelas, Foot Rot, Fracture, Jaundice, Maggots, Poisoned Wounds, Red Water, 8couring, Scab or Itch.SoreNipples, the Braxey, the Staggers, the Rot, Wounds, Ac. They have also been found particularly serviceable in preventing the Black Water, and Curing the Scouring Rot and Dysentery, in numerous cases in the neighbourhood of Barnard Castle. Composition for destroying Tick or Lice in Beasts or Calves, Horses, Foals, Ac. F. H . has the best preventatives for Quarter-Ill in Calves, Scouring Stopped immediately in Calves, Beasts, Ac. Farmers cannot be ruined by trying a Compound which may save them a great deal in the future. They may benefit from the superior weight, colour, and quality of their wool, and they may be protected from deaths amongst their farm stock. These are important con­siderations, and prove al l that has been represented by a number of persons who have tried F. H.'s composi­tions, and declare them to be the best in use.

A Selection of COLOURED SCRAP PRINTS for SCREENS, at R. W . ATKINSON'S, Book­

seller, Barnard Castle.

F R E E H O L D PROPERTY FOR SALE AT B O W E S .

TO B E SOLD B Y AUCTION, On WEDNESDAY, THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 1869,

At the house of Mr. Barningham, the Turk's Head Inn, Barnard Castle, at 4 o'clock in the Afternoon, and subject to such conditions as w i l l then be produced,

T. TARN A SON, AUCTIONEERS,

AL L that MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, con­taining 5 Rooms on the Ground Floor, and 4

Upper Chambers or Lodging Rooms, and Two Cot­tages adjoining the above, together with stable and other Outoffices. Also a" Large and Productive GAR­DEN.

The above property is situate at the pleasant village of Bowes, about 4 miles from the market-town of Barnard Castle. I t was late belonging to, and occu­pied by the Rev. Johnson Lambert, deceased.

I t is pleasantly situate close to the old castle, is well adapted for a Shooting Box, being; close to the far-famed Bowes Moor, one of the best Grouse Moors in the world. Also some good Trout Streams in the locality. I t is of Freehold Tenure ; is entitled to a proportionate share of the Manorial Rights of Bowes; and is within five minutes walk of the Bowes station on the South Durham and Lancashire Railway.

M r . John Stephenson, of Bowes, wi l l show the Property, and further particulars may be known on application to the Auctioneers; the Rev. J . G. R. Stephenson, LL.D. , Cambridge House, Stratford-on-Avon ; or of *

MR. L A M B , Solicitor, Barnard Castle.

Hayberries, July 13th, 1869.

MEADOW GRASS FOR SALE.

J . L A X A SON WILL

S E L L i B Y A U C T I O N , . On FRIDAY, the 23rd day of JULY, 1869, (under a

Distress for Rent),

2 F I E L D S of MEADOW GRASS, a good crop, belonging to Mr . Wallace Dunn, situate near the

Railwav Station, Barnard Castle. The Hay will be allowed to be taken off the premises,

nnd wi l l be sold for ready money. « Sale to begin at 6 o'clock p.m.

T H E

BARNARD CASTLE, J U L Y 21ST, 1869.

W E observe that the Walk has been repaired, drained, and quite dry.

path at the Rock I t is now perfectly

DV/BINC the hot weather of the past week the Board of Health have been liberal in watering the streets. For this the Board are deserving of thanks, as the dust, previously, was intolerable.

o • . i W E are informed thatTeesdale now contains

many visitors from a distance. Cotherstone and other villages on the Tees are ^crowded, and in no former year have visitors to this neighbourhood been so numerous. The Tees Valley Railway, in affording facilities for passengers, is a boon to the camtnunity, and we trust that the shareholders wi l l find this department of their traffic profitable.

How is the failure of springs to be ac­counted for ? Forty years ago. when Dr . K D W A I I D S planned his beautiful walks through the woods at Barnard Castle, one of his main objects was to give easy access to " The Spa," the waters of.which were proved by analysis to be of high medicinal value. This spring has now disappeared. I n winter there is sometimes a feeble run, but now, as in the summer season always, the channel is dry. The water may have merely sunk into a lower fracture of the rock, and i f so a l i t t le trouble and a small expenditure would probably bring i t again to light, and make i t once more serviceable.

L O C A L & G E N E R A . ! ] N E W S .

During the past week, a number o f excur­sionists from Stockton and other places; and also numerous select pleasure parties, have visited Barnard Castle and neighbourhood.

The Echo newspaper believes that the honour of knighthood will be shortly conferred on Mr H . W . F, Bolckow, MJ?. for Middlesborough.

Large Salmon Caught a t . Berwick.—On Friday, a large salmon was caught at the Goswick fishery. The weight was 571bs; length, 4 feet 3J inches ; girth, 2 feet 5 inches. I t is supposed to be a Norwegian fish.

Accident at Darlington.—A li t t le boy, whilst bathing in the Skerne at Albert H i l l on Satur­day night, got out of his depth, and was drowned before assistance could reach him. The body was afterwards found on search being made.

Accident to a Child.—On Saturday l a s t , a little boy, son of M r Woodburn, town missionary, whilst plaving near the Gas House, Barnard Castfe, accidentally fell a depth of sixteen feet to the Tees-side, and broke his thigh. Surgical aid was promptly had, and the little sufferer may now be said to be progressing favourably.

A Haystack on Fire. Four men are in custody at Darlington on suspicion of setting fire to a haystack belonging to Mr John Prior, and situate in Yarm lane, on Sunday evening. The haystack, containing ten or twelve tons of hay, was half consumed. The men were seen running away soon after the fire was observed.

The Sunderland Bifle Corps.—No further steps have been taken to officer Die Sunderland Rifle Corps, the late officers hesitating to return until arrangements are made as to the liabilities due. I t has been notified that the corps wi l l not attend Lainbton Review. An attempt wi l l probably be made to get two companies attached to some of the other local corps—probably the Chester-le-street battalion. I t is not known whether the Sunderland rifles wi l l be officially inspected, but i t is stated that i f officers are not speedily obtained, the regiment wi l l be struck out and cease to exist.

The Prince of Wales' Visi t to York.— His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has intimated to Sir George Wombwell (the master of the York and Ainsty foxhounds) that his visit to York, to partici­pate in the pleasures of the chase, wi l l be in the first week of December. His Royal Highness wi l l bring his own stud of horses, and stay at the North Eastern Railway Hotel. He wi l l hunt mainly -vith the York and Ainsty hounds, and give a day each to the other principal packs in Yorkshire. His Royal Highness'* stay is expected to last from a fortnight to three weeks, j '.

Accidental Death at Barnard Castle.— On Saturday last, Ralph Kay, labourer, whilst employed in stacking hay for M r John Nicholson, of the Half Moon Inn, in a field near the Demesnes, met with his death as follows:—Descending the ladder to dress the outside of the stack, he placed bis foot upon a broken step, and losing his hold of the ladder he fell to the ground, a height of about nine feet, alighting upon his head and neck. When token up, he was sensible, but his limbs were paralyzed. He was conveyed' home, and Dr Mitchell, who was promptly in attendance, did all that was possible for his relief, but the sufferer died on Sunday at noon. An inquest was held yesterday, when a verdict was returned in accordance with the facts. The deceased was advanced in years, and has left a widow.

Notable Fact.—In the various Oissenting places of worship in Barnard Castle, on Sunday last, the officiating minister was, in each case, a local preacher—a circumstance demonstrative of the large and increasing employment of lay agency in the town. I n the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, in the former part of the day, M r Walton officiated, and in the evening M r Shennessy, of Darlington, preached. Messrs Woodburn and Wmpenny respectively occupied the pulpit of the Congregational Chapel; and in the Prim­itive Methodist Chapel, Mrs Lynn, and M r Fairless, of Hookup, were the preachers. M r George Lucas, of Gateshead, preached morning and evening at the Unitarian Chapel, and the usual service held at the Workhouse was conducted by an unordained minister.

LamhtOQ Park Review.—The review to be held in Lambton Park, on the 26th of this month wi l l be the largest that has been held in the county of Durham sinoe the formation of the volunteer force, as i t is expected there wi l l be a force of 4,600 men (including tl . M . 98th Regiment), and 22 field guns. This force wi l l be under the command of Major General Sir John Garvock, K.C.B., Colonel Roche, the Inspector of the Reserve Forces of the District having been ordered to take command of a large force appointed to assemble at Ayr on the same day. The Jarrow corps of Engineers wi l l erect a pontoon bridge oyer the river. The North Eastern Railway Company, i t is understood, wi}l also give great facilities to the public to enable them to witness this great military display, whiob, with a fine day, i t is expected wi l l add greatly to the funds of the Durham County Rifle Association.

Delegate Meeting of Miners in Durham. — A meeting of miners took place on Saturday, at the house of M r George Oswald, Market Hotel, Durham. Theie was only a small attendance of delegates, a deputation from Monkwearmouth Colliery being pre­sent. The amicable arrangement of the matters in dispute at the above colliery was referred to and discussed, great satisfaction being expretoed at the way in which the matter had ended. A resolution that Monkwearmouth, Thornley, and Houghton-le-Spring form the nucleus of an organization or union amongst the miners of the county, and that a paid agent be appointed to axplftin to the men the aim object, and principles of the proposed association, was then passed. The following is the district set out for the lecturer to visit:—Ryhope, Seaton, Hctton, South Hetton, Hoswell, Shotton, Castle Eden, Win? gate, Trimdon, Five Houses, and Thornley. The agitation of the proposed organisation is, we under­stand, to be directed against the yearly bond.

A Scene took place at Haughton-le-Skerne on Thursday evening. A number of per>ons, armed with spades, pick-axes, mallets, and other implement*, made an attack upon some post* which had been placed for protecting the footpath on the villagegreen, and after considerable labour and tumult, to the dis­turbance of the peace, nnd dissatisfaction of the inhabitant* who witnessed the fcene, had the posts uprooted and destroyed, the one policeman of the place standing quietly by. * r

The President of the Wesltfran Conference and Local Preachers.—The Rev. S. R. Hall, president of the Wesleyan Conference, writes to a gentleman living at Bris tol :—" I am in receipt of your commu­nication of the 10th inst., in which you complain of the occupation by local preachers of the pulpits of the chief Wesleyan chapels when the recognised ministers are occasionally absent. As you propose sending your note to the Bristol newspapers, I must be excused i f I treat your severe and unwarrantable strictures upon a most valuable class of men a* unworthy of remark from me. I decline to appear before the ' public' upon your cal l ; and a* you stand in no relation to our Church that gives you any right to disturb our long-established usages, I trust the ' public ' of Bristol wi l l discredit your unjust and obtrusive criticism*." -

Fatal Acc iden t at the I r o n w o r k s , D a r l i n g ­ton.—An inquest on the body of Thomas Brown, of Bank Top, was held on Thursday afternoon, at Albert H i l l , before Mr. Dean, deputy coroner. The circum­stances attending bis death were detailed in the fol­lowing evidence:—James Morley, of Albert H i l l , Dar­lington, engineman, stated—I Knew Thomas Brown. He was engineman of the Albert H i l l Ironworks, Darlington. He was 32 years of age. On Wednes­day forenoon, the 14th July, he was at work. He went along a beam to put some water on from a Up, close to the shaft of the fly wheel, this being for the purpose of keeping .the fly wheel cool. I t was in motion at the time; i t was going very rapidly, but no more so than usual. I was talking to him. He was inside. His feet slipped and be fen into the fly wheel hole. I went and stopped the engine as soon as he fell over, and I went down into the hole. A man was there before me. He was quite dead; the fore part of his head was badly injured. I only saw the wheel hit him once. There was grease on the pipe plate, which I think caused him to slip. He had a hammer in one hand and a water-pipe in the other. He might put the water on by keeping on the outside of the fence. There wo* no necessity for him to go inside. He had a habit of doing so. I checked bun for this within five minutes of the accident.—William Clapham and Christopher Thompson also gave evid­ence, w nen the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death."

The W a t e r i n g Places o f Cleveland (by Samuel Gordon).—A manual, under the above title, has been lately published. I t contains valuable infor­mation regarding the past and the present of the well-known and flourishing watering-place* which ornament the district of Cleveland. The first thirty page* are taken up with an exhaustive description of Saltburn. including observation* by several scientific perrons on the medical qualities of the spa-water found there. Perhaps equally complete, though less lengthy, accounts are given of Redcar, Mareke, Guisborsugh, Yarm, and the lesa important places in the neighbour­hood. Skelton and Kilton Castle are particularly interacting in romantic historical associations, and, in his articles describing them, Mr Gordon has succeeded in the production of very readable reminiscences of the past The account he gives of Mount Grace Priory is both extended and minute. Tastes wi l l differ as to the propriety of introducing so many poetical quotations into this work. I t might be that as the author lets his readers into the secret of the manner in which he collected his matter, those who would have preferred fewer such passages wil l be content to excuse his indulgence in this particular, on the score that breezy walks and lovely prospect* by increasing his bodily health, stimulated hi* literary enthusiasm, and sharpened his memory—perhaps some would think at the expense of his judgment. We can, however, say of this work, that i t is the most comprehensive and copious " guide " to the neighbourhood which we hare yet seen. I t contains a good deal of information pleasantly conveyed, and must infallibly be useful and entertaining to both classes of persons likely to pur­chase i t , viz., to those who are resident within the beautiful country which i t describes, and to such as spend their summer holidays in its pretty wooded glens and on its unrivalled sands.—(J. I I . Webster, Redcar, and Heavisides, Stockton.)

The O n w a r d B u i l d i n g Society, D a r l i n g t o n . —A general meeting of members was held in the Lec­ture-room, Central Buildings, on Tuesday evening, to consider some important alterations proposed to be made in the rule*. The ohair was taken by Mr. W. K . Stock. After the notice of meeting-had been read by the secretary, Mr . John Harrison, lun., the Chairman quoted some statistics proving the prosperous con­dition of the society, and said as to the special business of the meeting the directors' statement, which would be read, would show that the proposed changes had been most carefully and anxiously considered, and that every precaution had been taken to enable tbem to lay the scheme before the members with the fullest confi­dence. They had for 16 months had the subject in band, and they thought i t would now be in the power of any working man, though earning but a small wage, to become the owner of bis homestead, and so raise himself to a position of greater comfort and happiness. The statement referred to was then read. I t set forth the proposed changes, and the reasons for making them; the principal alterations being the extension of the borrowers term of repayment, and a consequent re. duction of the fortnightly subscriptions on advances, the entire abolition of the premium, and a different method of dividing the profits. Several question* were put by various members, which were replied to by the Secretary, in a manner which gave satisfaction to fbe enquirer*. The following alteration* were then several­ly proposed, seconded, and put to the meeting and carried unanimously:—" **U 6.—The first paragraph to be struck out and the following substitutes :—As the funds permit, the directors shall make advances to any amounhrfor any term not exceeding 26 years. Shares shaSBbdfanced without any premium, and simple interesMlthe rate of Six pounds per centum per annum shall be charged on the annual balances ; interest at the rate of Five Pounds per centum per annum being allowed op the repayments made during each year. The advance to be repaid by fortnightly subscriptions of not less than 6s. for every 19 shares, or £100 ; but the member shall be at liberty to pay any greater amount. Wi th respect to existing ad­vances, the above alteration shall apply to every base "< where the member shall, by a memorandum (according to Schedule G) endorsed on the security, agree to adopt such alteration ; and the alteration in that case shall apply from the date of such memorandum-, and in the same manner AS i f such altered rate of interest and fortnightly subscription bad been the rata of interest and subscription stated in the security ; and in every such case the balance due to the Society shall be re­duced to the same amount a* would bane been due, bad interest been charged at the rate of £Q per centum per annum (in plaoe of the premium and i'S per centum interest) from the date of the loan.—/tab 0.— The first paragraph to be struck out and the following substituted : — A l l investment subscription* when they amount to £1, shall bear interest from the date of the receipt to the date of withdrawal at the rate of £b per centum per annum to be added at the annual audit,'or at the time of withdrawal. Any profits that may arise shall be divided every three year* a* follows -.—One-tenth to be set aside as a Reserve Fund until the amount, with interest, reaches £1,000 ; of the re­mainder three-fourth* to be given a* a bonus to bor­rowers, ai)d one-fourth to the investor*.—Rule 7.— The last paragraph to be st wick cm." Considerable satisfaction wa* expressed with the fairness, plearniesg and simplicity of the new arrangement, and unanimous votes of thanks were accorded to the Auditor* and Secretary, to the Chairman and to the Directors, /or the labour and pains bestowed on the preparation of

t he scheme.

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f in 1 -— k in possession of a cal kil l ing rats a* the best terrier I a few day* ago which measu J tail to the end of the snout, 2 when she ha* killed a rat, to < owner.

Hay Harvest.—A 1. baa been (tacked during the L bourhood. Crops in general I ease* where th* yield is couaidel Should the fin* weather oontl week, the whole of the hay. Ruby Park, w i l l be safely pits]

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being set apart for the .assembly, and the dialogues and well arranged. John AldJ iag address, setting forth the I instruction taught in Sabbal dialogue* and pieces of poetry! A piece, exhibiting the love o l was read by Mary Jane BousT —ending a* follow*:—

• rorbtd them no*, I Ha ban the larot Anil babes were t Where Je Thus, Lard, to thee < For blessing* dally e For friends who tcacu| la this our Spitai I

Beside* other pieces and dii Alderson, Margaret Close, Fli 3. 3. Alderson, Sarah Pratt. Alderson, R. Pratt, and £ . iX\ brought to a close by an addr an by T. Alderson. The serv ing, were conducted by M r T J concluded with the doxology, I dispersed Highly pleased wil"

' f i r W . Pratt i * the ceteen school.

O V I N G 1 Presentation.—On th

member* of Court St. C'uthb Fereaters, held their b i l f - j j election of officer* and f o r i opportunity was thought favq tion of a testimonial to M r T retary, who ha* occupied th since the establishment of the] conclusion of the ordinary I Warwick, jun., Past Sub-Chi| been deputed on the part of t their Secretary, M r Norton (» for 26 year* with credit to bin1

them all), a purse'of gold, feL script)on entered into by the! arid other gentlemen, with th highly they esteemed M r No*] tiou*. He trusted that Mr N , many more yean to afford I assistanrm, and he (Brother " sentiments when he added t a Secretary of greater buaine more generally obtained tbe those for whom he laboured, apptauee.) M r Norton, on i spoke in feeling term*. He | presaible pleasure and lieartfel to thank those who had thoud that handsome gif t He wasl was in a flourishing condition] he had held the office of been absent from their ineeto] was through unavoidable assurance to him that he bad l Secretary to their satisfaction,] that they had elected him to t' ing half-year ; sad as long i desirable ia that capacity, be i render tbem. (Applause) tbe following words,—Brirthr speak on my own behalf, a* i known me for a long time. Yo belonging the Society that baf you have expressed your fore i t only remains for me 1 you sineerely sod gratefully, Cuthbert may continue to f blessing to the district (Pr meeting was then kept upwithj unti l an advanced hour, a l l ffellowship whioh should nev this description

M l D D L B T O y - l l * The Beauties of opening of the Tee* Yallet| twelvemonth ago, the natun been unfolded to hundreds of I During the last year, bowoa train* have been brought largest that ha* arrived at I ' Una, was on Tuesday last,! nearly a thousand paasengen I was beautifully fine, and the | fied beyond meisure at the pr the carriage windows and Middleton-in-Teesdale. town, a large supply of brake*, pbjetons, Ac., were in| large influx of visitors to High Force and Caldron So High Force i * particularly does, through Bald* of view of the hawltir " scan ' bridge of Winch Bridge o n | half way on our journey, reached a l i t tU after 11 a.a eager for a right of the catan their way through one of the I walks, to the precinu of the I the first view of the High F<| excitement was *o great tha through one of the most lov«] to be found in England, to I of tbe great f a l l Over a ^ feet, the Tees comes tumblin jump, deafening the whole I might*- roar. Every one wasl ful, or rather majestic in i t s | The purple of the blooming of the trees, ferns, and shrub1

. hue of the huge basaltic clifl nessof the farmstead* and J formed a spectacle that no j ever forget There is no 1 at whioh a royal pasty has I during the grouse (hooting T yasda oi the falls, and whej tor both man and beast our duty did we not give efficient manner in which number to and from the 1, mishap of any land what** excursionist* expressed the*] and varied provision made I of the Cross Keys Inn, charge*. The train took itS| at 8'50 p.m., and through t •tation-masttr, aided br Sel was kept clear of crowd ingJ enabled to take their seat* i whatever.

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The Summer Assizes were held last week in tbe| there were thirty-one pr nine oases. Of ' this numl