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B A R N A R D CASTLE, M A Y 20TH, 1874.

B A R N A R D CASTLE C O U N T Y C O U R T .

MONDAY .—Before E. R. Turner, Esq , Judge; end W m . Watson, jur.., Esq.

There were ninety-six original summonses, three re-issued summonses, three judgment,;and one ad­journed summons for hearing ; the greater part of them, as usual, being disposed of by the Registrar.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS.—Messrs John Allison and W m . Baine • . Ralph Goldland.—The parties reside at Middleton-in-Teesdale. This was an application for a warrant of commitment against the defendant, he having made default in payment of a judgment obtain­ed against h im on the 25th August last, for the sum of £ 9 14s. 4d., payable by instalments of 6s. per month. Warrant of commitment accordingly granted by his Honor.

WAGES.—Catherine Carlton v. Thomas Oliver.— The defendant lives at Gillf ield, Hunderthwaite, and was sued by the plaintiff, who is a domestic servant at Gainford, for 5 weeks' wages, 30s., due 11 th Febru­ary last. Plaintiff engaged herself with the defendant from 1st January last unt i l 13th May instant, but owing to her absenting herself from the defendant's servicejwithout his permission, she had no remedy against defendant. Plaintiff contended that she hod a right to leave defendant's service, and to go upon family business just when she thought proper and without consulting h im. His Honor said i t was out of a l l question that plaintiff could leave defendant's servioe without first obtaining the sanction of defend an t ; and i t was very unlikely plaintiff should go about the country upon her own business when she thought fit ; nnd br. would therefore enter a verdbt for the defendant, and ordered plaintiff also to pay the costs of the day.

RENT.—Margaret Bell v. John Hunter.—Both parties reside at Barnard Castle. M r R . T . Richard son appeared for plaintiff. Defendant occupied a house of the plaintiffs at a rent of £ 5 10s , and re oeived a notice on the 22nd November, 1872, to leave on the 13th May following, and to pay certain arrears of rent, taxes, nnd a few other outgoings. Defendant remained in the house unti l the 17th May, 4 days after the notice had expired, and the plaintiff sued for another quarter's rent at double the usual rates, and also for the other outgoings, which plaintiff had to discharge. For the defence, the plaintiff stated that lie left the premises in question on the fourth day after the notice had expired, as he could not meet with another house on the l.'tth. His Honor, in summing up, said, as the defendant only remained in possession 4 days after the notice had expirod.i t was impossible for him tool low o quarter's rent at double the usual rate, and* the most that he could do was to order defendant to pay double the rent for the time that he was in possession after the notice to quit had expired, viz. : 4 days. Verdict for 2s., the amount of rent. As regards the other disbursements he could do nothing, as no notice hud been given.

MONEY L E N T IS A W A T C H TRANSACTION.—Christopher Dawson v. Bernard O'Rei l ly .—Mr Nixon appeared for plaintiff, and the defendant was represented by M r Steavenson, Darlington. Plaintiff, who is a publican, and landlord of the Oak Tree I n n , Bridgegate, said, in the course of his examination, that on the 19th March last, he lent defendant (who is a rag merchant,and carrying on business at Barnard Castle), £7 in his own house, for the purpose of purchasing a silver watch and a " gold " Albert chain of a man who was a perfect stranger, and staying at. his hous*, but who represented himself to be hard-up, and that he ("stranger") would let h im (defendant) have a " cheap " bargain. The defendant accordingly bought the watch and Albert chain for £1. The transaction, however, turned out hollow, and the affair was simply a swindle. Next morning the defendant discovered that the " massive Albert chain " and watch were not genuine, and that in point of fact they were together not really worth more than th i r ty shillings, according to the testimony of several thoroughly competent jeVellers. The " stranger," who was described by one witness as '* a well-dressed navvy," quickly vanished, and has not been heard of since. O'Reilly, declining to refund the loan, proceedings were instituted to recover t. Several witnesses were examined on behalf of the plaintiff, and they uniformly corroborated his testimony. A plea of being drunk was set up for the defence, and of incapacity to make binding promises, unless the same was ratified after sufficient time had elapsed. His Honour, however, in summing up, said that the evidence for the plaintiff^ was so overwhelming that the defendant's plea could not be fciken into account, and he therefore returned a verdict for the ful l amount claimed.

T E E S D A L E B O A R D O F G U A R D I A N S .

The usual fortnightly meeting of this body was held on Wednesday last, at the Workhouse, Barnard Castle. M r M . Headlam occupied the chair, and the Rev. 7. Broekbank and M r W . H . Soarre the vice-chairs. There were also present Messrs. Nich­olson, Hi l ton , Jackson, Hett, Bayer, Wilson, Porter, Hepwortb, Y o r k , Errington, Boazman, Raine, Allison, and J. D . Holmes (clerk).

M I S C E L L A N E A . — M r Hi l ton complained that certain charges bad been made in reference to the eleotions nt Middleton which he considered irregular, and he moved that) the sums be struck out snd disallowed. The Board, however, held a different view, and, on being put to the meeting, the vote was in favour of the retention of the items.—The Master of the house reported that there had been no water at the work-bouse for three weeks, and they had to lead water from Black Beck.—Mr Hi l ton asked that the respon­sible officer of the Board of Health might be permit­ted to inspect the cisterns, as he was confident that some misapprehension existed on the part of M r Bainbridge. Wi thout imputing anything to any­body he asked that the turncock, who was also a postman, might inspect the house at any reasonable time.—The request was granted.—Mr H i l t o n then referred to the report which D r . Makins had made to the Sanitary Board wi th reference to the spread of scarlet j fever at Middleton, and to the way in which Dr. Makins bad thought proper to answer his ( M r Hilton's) questions. He thought that some communication should be made to that officer.— The Chairman and Clerk agreed that the question did not come within the province of the Board— assembled as they were as poor-law guardians—but tbe question might very properly come tip at the sanitary meeting.—Mr Boacman gave notice that be should molve that a common pump be purchased for the purpose of l i f t ing water from the well recently made.

T H E V A L U A T I O N QUESTION A G A I N . — M r Scarre said that he had that day intended to move a series of resolutions on this question, but, through some li t t le inadvertence, the notice of motion which he gave had not. been entered upon the minutes. How­ever, i t wias perfectly immaterial to him when the matter was discussed, but most assuredly i t could not be long delayed. The propositions which he would that day fortnight move to be adopted were:—

" That a revision of the rateable property in the union which is lot bo forthwith proceeded with." The next Was :—

" Ttiat to curry out the first resolution a committee of six be appointed : viz., two overseers of each township, and one Guardian belonging the same, and three more Guardians that belong to other townships. These to form a committee of six." And the last ran as follows :—

" That the overseers of each township be reqnosted to get the rents off every property, and any other information that may be thought useful to the committee, and that the Clerk advise and assist the overseers when needed."

- M r Het t would rather that M r Scarre had given month's notice.—The Board, however, ruled that

the discussion would t ike place that day fortnight, and the Clerk was directed to apprise each Guardian of the subject.

Steps are being school accommodation

B A R N A R D CASTLE W O R K I N G MEN'S C L U B .

taken to increase the. at Cotherstone.

Housebreaking near Darlington.—Yester­day, at the Darlington County Sessions, eight young men and lads, varying from 12 to 18 years of ace, were charged with breaking into the house of W m . Davison, at Walworth, on tbe 7th May, and stealing therefrom one jacket, two gold rings, silver spoons, and other articles. The prisoners' names were Robert Scott, W i l l i a m Swinnerton, John Park, John Naylor. John M&cGuinn, Thos.' Brigge, fhos. Naylor, and John Bramley. They were al l committed, with the exception of Scott, to gaol for one month, w th hard labour.

2 n d Administrative Battalion D u r h a m Rifle Volunteers.—A portion of this battalion held a D r i l l at headquarters (Bishop Auckland) on Saturday last. The companies represented were those of Bishop Auckland, Middlrton-io-Teesdale, Stanhope, and Barnard Castle. The whole was under the command of Lieut Colonel Jobson ; the other officers present being Major Headlam ; Capt. and Adjutant Horne ; Captains Hutchinson, Bainbridge, andRoddam ; Lieu­tenants Atkinson, Boazman, Foster, and French. A t the conclusion, the commanding-officer expressed himself satisfied w i th the way in which the movements had been performed.

Wensleydale Railway.—The branch from Leyburn to Hawes, which, in order to avoid obstacles, proceeds i n a rather circuitous line up the dale, or Valley of the U r e , w i l l be about seventeen miles in length. Commencing at the present station at Leyburn, i t passes underneath the road to Middleham, winds along the h i l l side to the south of the village, crosses the Wensley road, skirts tbe base of tbe cliff known as the Shawl, and

Sroceeding onward passes near the lead mine at [eld Head, leaves Bolton H a l l a l i t t le to tbe south,

touches at the village of Redmire, and a l i t t le further on passes in f ront of tbe grim-looking ruins of Bolton Castle. Thence the Hue, taking a south-westerly direction, runs near to the village of Carperby, passes close by " Avsgarth Force," and continues on past Bearpark, Nappa H a l l , through an extensive rabbit warren known as " Wappa Warren," on to Askrigg, Bowbridge, Bainbridge, and further on i t crosses the Ure and proceeds thence to Hawes.

> Holloway's P i l l s—There is nothing in the whole " Materia Medica" like these medicaments for the certainty of their action in lumbago, sciatica, tic doloreux, and a l l flying or settled pains in the nerves and muscles. Diseases of this nature origingte in bad blood and depraved humours, and un t i l these are cor­rected there can be no permanent cure. The ordinary remedies may afford temporary relief, but in the end always dimp|>oint the sufferer. Holloway's Ointment penetrates the human system as salt penetrates meat, and the Pills greatly assist and accelerate its operation by olearing away al l obstructions, and giving tone to the system generally, The prophylactic virtues of Holloway's remedies stand unriv • l ied .

A general meeting of the members was held at the Club Rooms, Bank, Barnard Castle, on Monday evening, the 18th inst. M r Francis Wi l l iam Law in tbe chair; 'the amended rules as certified by the Registrar General of Friendly Societies, London, were agreed to. The Furnishing Comtnittee^rejjoil was received and accepted, and £32 10s. /bted for pro­viding requisites at their request. The meeting then proceeded to elect the officers of the. Club. I t was warmly and unanimously resolved Ibat a deputation wait upon the Rev. F. Brown M . A . , requesting hiin to accept the office of president. The result of the voting elected Messrs George Burton, F . W. Law, Henry Downs, J . Schofield, and L . Dclmar O'Reilly as tiustees; George Burton as treasurer; Messrs Lassey, Benson, Liversedge, Rennison, Lawson, E . Downs, Harrison Longstnff, and Parker, as committee-men ; M r John Byrne, and M r J . J . Bottomley as auditors ; M r . L.* Dehnar O'Reilly hon. sec. The arbitrators' election was deferred for the next general meeting. List of candidates for membership was then gone through, and 43 of 45 were elected. I t was announced that the Club would be duly furnished and ready to commence operations by the end of the month.

W O O D L A N D . S u i c i d e of a Farmer.—On Saturday

last an inquest was held ot the house of M r Thomas Burnip, Lynesock, on the body of Thomas Dowson, farmer, Poul Tree, who cut his throat on the 25th A p r i l , and died on the 16th May. The following gen­tlemen composed the jury:—Messrs James Dunn (foreman), A. Herbert; j . Wr ight , T, G i l l , E . Teas-dale. G. Sinton, J . Bell, Luke Denham, J . Priestley, C. Blackett, and J . W . Hardy. The first witness ex­amined was Thomas Dowson, of Fines, near Frosterley, Weardale, who said : The deceased, Thomas Dowson, was my son. He was a farmer, and lived at Poul Tree, in the township of Lynesack and Softley. I was staying with him o.i the 25th A p r i l . He left his house for the purpose of seeing tbe sheep as usual. I fol­lowed him out, and found him near the Sinburn Beck (which is near his house) with his throat cut. He was lying at the time. He never spoke. I tied my pocket handkerchief, and put i t around his throat. I then got assistance, and went for the doctor. I saw him again after he was brought home to his own house. He said nothing what ho had done i t for, and I was present when he died. He was attended by D r Rod-way, of Lynesack and Softley, from that time up to

J B A R N I N G H A M .

Threateiiing to Murder.—On F r i d a y , a tramp named Francis Johnson, was charged before two of the Nor th Riding Justices, Messrs. Sussex Milbank and E . Gerard, wi th threatening to murder Mrs Coatee, of Barningham, near Barnard Castle. The prisoner, i t appeared, as far back as the 30th of December last, went to Mrs Coatee's house begging, and on her refusing to aid him, he said to her " T i l murder you and your family either now or hereafter." r i i e poor woman was very much frightened, as the rellow uttered the words in a manner that made her fear he would carry out his threat He was sub­sequently pursued, but made his escape from the locality, and managed to elude the police since then, though M r Milbank had offered a reward of £ 6 for bis capture. On 8unday, however, be was apprehended by Inspector Boshier of tbe West Riding police. The prisoner, in default of finding sureties, was sent for three months' hard labour to Northallerton gaol.

O n Sunday last, the Sunday School Anni­versary in connection wi th the Wesieyan Methodists was held in the chapel in this village. The day was a l l that could be desired for the occasion, and numbers of people arrived from Barnard Castle, Hurst, and tbe surrounding villages. I n the afternoon, the Rev E. Nye delivered an address to parents and children. I n tbe evening the chapel was filled by a large, appre­ciative, and attentive congregation. The musical part of the service was well rendered by tbe choir, assisted by tbe Misses Howson aud Rigby, and Messrs. Dixon, Wilson, Walker, and Arrowsmith, of Barnard Castle. The following hymns from the "American Sacred Melodist," were sung in a pleasing and effective man ner, vis. Climbing up Zion's H i l l , " " Batt l ing for the Lord , " " Glory to God in the highest," and " I ' l l t ry to bring one." The last-named hymn was charm­ingly rendered in parts, the chorus being sweetly sung by Sunday-school children. The Rev. E. Nye preach­ed a very impressive sermon. A collection was taken in the evening amounting to £6 7s. 3d. A slight

f loom was. cast over tbe meeting by the lamented eath of an esteemed townsman and member, M r

Wi l l i am T o d d ; this sad bereavement necessitating the absence of several familiar faces, who always take n lively interest in these anniversaries.

M I D D L E T O N - I N - T E E 8 D A L E .

Considerable interest attaches itself to the forthcoming " ox-roasting " demonstration on Satur­day next, and the influx of visitors is expected to be something enormous. I t is upwards of sixty years since a similar ceremony took place in this town.

From our advertising columns it will be observed the Royal Poland-street Temperance Hand Bel l Ringers w i l l visit this town on Monday next, and give two musical entertainments in the afternoon and evening in the London Lead Company's School-room. To those who have a musical ear, and even those who have not. the treat in store is one of a character ex­celling anything of a musical nature ever produced before a Middleton audience, and which a l l classes of society may harmlessly patronise. We would advise friends from a distance to be i n time, as tbe room is likely to be soon filled.

L U N E D A L E . "We are desired to announce that the Prim­

itive Methodist Sunday School Anniversary, Grains-o'-Beck, w i l l be celebrated on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday next, the 23rd, 24th, and 25th inst. On Sat­urday there w i l l be a tea-meeting, followed by a public meeting. On Sunday afternoon the scholars w i l l re­cite several select pieces and dialogues ; and in the evening tbe Rev. B . W i l d w i l l preach. On Monday, M r Slinger, of Warcop, w i l l deliver one of his popular lectures.

Letters to tfje Suitor. r Our colnmni are open tat the i

we do not a m n n l y adopt taw view, of •

THE M I L I T I A BILLETING SYSTEM.

S I B , — " A Grandmother" must bare been doting last week when she wrote about total abstainers, militiamen, and publicans. I want to tell " A Grand­mother " a thing or two, and tben'ask her a few questions. Now, " Grandmother," listen. Total ab­stainers never look out for government advertisements for private beds to accommodate militiamen. Total abstainers think that tbe government wbish requires militiamen ought to find accommodation for them Now, • Grandmother," listen again. As the the militia are government men, and the public-bouses are licens­ed by government, i t is nothing but r igh t (if they are to be kept) that government bouses should entertain government men. N o w , " Grandmother," once more. Total abstainers don't profess to take into their booses what publicans refuse; and your conscience would not allow you, " Grandmother" to do so, i f you wore a total abstainer. Lis ten," Grandmother." Publicans profess to find accommodation for man and beast; bat a large proportion ot them cannot let you bare a bad for tbe night nor a stable for your horse. Tbe simple reason being .they have neither stable nor extra bed. 0 , " Grandmother," your conscience ! Are you ready "Grandmother"? You have heard many speeches by total abstainers, but yon cannot remember ever hearing them tay that they would degrade their homes. Look here, " Grandmother," when did total abstainers ever t ry to prove t h e " utter uselessoess of licensed victual­ler's premises," apart from the drink traffic ? Then, " Grandmother," who would get the 3d. per day (spent in dr ink and tobacco) for three months, i f ab­stainers were to take the mil i t ia ? Who gets i t now ? Bah ! O, " Grandmother," how can you expect abstain­ers to take the M i l i t i a when they do not deal in a " national beverage." Poor • Grandmother," did you say something about expenses, coals, gas, Ac., and a ghost of Church Rates ? W e l l , now, don't you see, i f publicans would be content w i th lees hours, they would require less coals, less gas, they would have tees trouble, and would have no cause to dread the Church Rates. And now, " Grandmother," as you perhaps have not very long to live, do as the total abstainers do, keep away from the drink, which steals away the brain, and you w i l l always find yourself as tbe total abstainers find themselves, happy, healthful, and free.

—Yours, Ac., A T O T A L A B S T A I N E R A N D

A N T I - T O B A C C O N I S T .

Barnard Castle Mechanics' Institute.— A meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday evening last—Mr R . W . Atkinson in the chair. After the transaction of the ordinary business, the Librarian submitted several books for inspection, which, though but recently bound, had been wantonly torn and defaced by some of tbe readers. On tbe motion of M r Bradley (treasurer) i t was resolved that a printed notice be hung up in the library, specifying the penal­ties, under the bye-laws of the institute, incurred by those who injured the books.—It was stated that some of the members frequenting the reading-room were in tbe habit of detaining the newspapers and periodicals for a much longer time than they were entitled to do.

the tune of his death He died on Saturday mornmg, j Agreed that the bye-law on this subject be enforced May 16th, about 1-30. He is 40 years old. I went to see a n a that a notice be placed in the reading-room.—Mi

A bund contest took place at Tow L a w on Saturday.

A Durham Betting Case.—At the Durham County Court on Monday, before E . J . Meynell, Esq., judge, a person named George Fenwick brought an action against a man named John Owens to recover a sum of £1 he hod deposited in his hands as stakeholder in a betting transaction. From the statement of the pla ntiff, i t appeared that he made a bet with a man named Thompson, about a month ago, that he (Thompson) was not the owner of a greyhound named " Neville " at the tune the latter won the Waterloo Cup, Thompson laying £2 to £1, and the money being deposited in the defendant's hands. The transaction took place in UieTudhoe Park Hotel ,buton going into another part of the building plaintiff was told that the defendant and Thompson belonged to a gang known as " Tbe For ty Thieves," the doings of whom made i t most desirable he should have no connection with the defendant and Thompson, but on seeking the pair out, they laughed at his request to return his money. On seeking out the defendant on the follow­ing day be again declined to return tbe money, on the ground that i t took two parties to declare a bet off, and the plaintiff accordingly brought the present action to recover his stake.—The defendant stated that the plaintiffs bet was that a dog named " Neville " never won the Waterloo Cup, and this question being decided against h im in the columnB of the sporting press, be (defendant) banded over the money to Thompson.—His Honour said i t was an illegal wager, and the defendant should have therefore paid the £1 to the defendant when he asked for it.—The defendant said he coul'd not do so, as i t took two to declare a bet olf, and the other man, Thompson, might have come upon him for the money.—His Honour said the wager being an illegal one, he should have paid the money over when i t was asked for. He gave judgment for the plaintiff.—The money was at onoe paid.

him about two days before the 25th of A p r i l last. He was rather dul l and low-spirited. I d o n ' t k n o w o f anything that would tend to make him so, neither I nor any of the family were ever so affected : neither have we ever been in a lunatic asylam. The deceased was found about a field from the house, He might have been about an hour out i f the house before we found h im. He was always very cheerful in his character, and lived happily wi th his wife and family. He leavesa widow and six children.—EdwinAugustus Rodway, M.D. , said : I was called to see the deceased, and found his throat cut, about 4 i inches from side to side. I t was a clean cut, and had been done wi th some sharp instrument. He (deceased) stated, about ten days after the act was committed, that he had done i t with his pocket-knife, but for what reason he could not decide. The instrument hod severed the whole of the structures connected with the tongue and larynx, the blood vessels, muscles and nerves, leaving a direct communication between tbe and larynx aisopbaguB, through which the blood passed into the stomach and lungs. I tied the blood vessels, and stitched the wonnd up. I saw him every day, and sometimes two or three times up to the day of his death. He died from convulsions, which was the secondary cause. The primary cause of death was the cutting of the throat. The deceased told me that he had to do with a cow in calving, which had an ab­scess, and having a wound in his hand or arm, i t inoc-culated, was i l l some time, and i t had terminated in the softening of the brain, and had he not done the deed now i t is possible that he would either have to have been put under restraint, or he would have committed the like or some other form of self-destruc­tion. I have had considerable experience in a lunatic asylum at Edinburgh, and I can confidently say that, at the time of the deed being done, he was of uneound mind.—Verdict : " That the deceased committed self-destruction whilst labouring uuder temporary in ­sanity."

I t is anticipated that an earlier delivery of letters at Barnard Castle w i l l take place when the new railway arrangements are made.

A t the Bishop Auckland Police Court, on Monday, Mrs. Blackett, of the Victoria Hotel , Bishop Auckland, was fined £2, including costs, for having permitted drunkenness in her house on the 8th of May last. , •

Barnard Castle Police Court .—On "Wed­nesday last, before Messrs Headlam and Gerard, Peter Jones and James Hannen, both of Barnard Castle, labourers, were charged by Sergt. Davison with being disorderly in Bridgegate, Barnard Castle, on the 25th of A p r i l last. They have been before the Bench pre­viously, and were fined 5s. each and costs.—James Nicholson, of Barnard Castle, weaver, was charged by Supt. Thompson, with being drunk and disorderly in Bridgegate, Barnard Castle, on the 10th inst. The service not being sufficient the Bench ordered tbe summons to be reserved.—Mary Ann Blake, married woman, was oharged by Supt. Thompson, of the same place, with being drunk in Bridgegate on the Oth inst. She is an old offender, and was fined 5s and oosts. The license of the Turk's Head Inn , Barnard Castle, was endorsed to M r Thomas Hough, of Barningham. Tbe license of the Black Horse I n n , Woodland, was endorsed from Mr Thomas Raine, the owner, from John Heseltine,

placed in the reading-room.—Mr Bradley said that, in his opinion, tbe time had arrived when an endeavour should be made to popularize the institute. By the establishment of clubs in the town, several members of the institute had left, wi th the view of joining those clubs, and there was a fear that others would fol low.—Mr Littlewood said that a remedy might be found in keeping the reading-room open during the whole of tbe day, instead of, as at present, merely from six o'clock in the evening.—The Chairman said that in the reading-room there was a want of sociability. I t was impossible for any one in that room to utter a syllable for fear of disturbing the readers. He believed that a room was required where the members might assemble for conversation or for the discussion of passing topics.—Tbe Chairman's view was supported by several speakers.—Ultimately i t was agreed that i t was desirable to open the reading room during tbe whole of the day, and that an addi­tional room should be provided for conversational purposes, and that definite resolutions on the subject be brought before the next meeting of the committee.

A Correspondent writes:—"At pigeon shootings, rook shootings, and similar gatherings, I have often observed gentlemen strolling about on tbe ' quiet,' and occasionally asking sportsmen to produce their licences. I t is needless to remark that these gentlemen are excise officers. I remember once being in the company of a superintendent of police, who repeatedly refused to fire a shot in deference to the entreaties of his friends, because, he said, i t was illegal. I am not conversant with the Gun Licensing Act nor legally ' read up,' but surely there is no clause exempting shooting galleries from its penalities,"

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T B I SBOW NCI8A5CK. SIR,—Being one of tbe unfortunate individuals who

were compelled to follow their calling within sound of the numerous shows attending oiig^narket last Wed­nesday, I beg sufficient space to make known my grievance and that of others similarly situated. Mine is a business requiring some thought and care, and I can assure you that never in my experience d id I And i t so difficult to give the necessary attention as on that day, being literally distracted w i th tbe noise proceed­ing from rifle-shooting, bell-ringing, organ-grinding, gongs, drums and a steam whistle, besides the uproar­ious shouting of several vulgar showmen and artificial niggers. I always took i t for granted that people regularly attending tbe market had a right to be ac­commodated before those who turn up occasionally. But on the day in question fanners and others could not get to tbeir hostelries, there being no space left for them, and several had to seek fresh quarters in more favoured parts of the town. Surely those who regularly attend the market have a prior claim to the class of persons who were accommodated in their stead. And i f the Manor Court Jury have any duties, then this must be a case for their interference. The nuisance was only slightly less the week before, and is one that has been increasing for some years. I n fact the present lessee of the tolls has gradually brought them from the wide space in Galgato to the very busiest part of the market-place. Tbe reason is patent to a l l . But can one man, for the sake of gain, set at defiance tbe rights and convenience of the public ? Either tbe Flatts H i l l or the cricket field would be suitable sites to select, and the persons whose tastes lean that way, could have their intellectual feast without interfering wi th others not so inclined. May I ask i f the police have not power to move under the Highway Act against shooting galleries being set close to the road, so as to endanger the public, by frightening horses, Ac. I believe the Board of Health has no power in tbe matter, except in tbe way of recommend­ation, but i f the lessee of the tolls persists in placing them in the busiest part of tbe town to the discomfort and prejudice of the inhabitants and regular frequenters of the market, then the most desirable course w i l l be to call the attention of the Local Government Board to this, the greatest nuisance under which we suffer in the

M A R K E T P L A C E . May 16tb, 1874.

B I R T H S . A t Marchesgill. Forest and F r i t h , on the 6th inst.,

the wife of M r John Dowson, of a son. A t Weramergill, Lunedale, on the 30th ult . , the

wife of M r W . Dent, of a daughter.

M A R R I A G E S .

A t the Wesieyan Chapel, Barnard Castle, on the 14th inst.. M r W i l l i a m Nelson of Raby, to Miss Isa. McDonald, Scaife House, Staindrop.

A t Startforth Church, on tbe 16th ins t , by tbe Vicar, M r Robert Wbite, chemist, Sunderland, to Miss Mary Anne Lodge, neice of Rob t Lodge, Esq., of Startforth House.

D E A T H S . A t Barnard Castle, on the 12th inst , aged 62 years,

M r George Dodds, cabinet maker, much respected. A t Barnard Castle, on the 18th inst , Mary Arabella,

daughter of M r E. Robson, jun., aged 4 years. A t Middleton-in-Teesdale, on the 11th inst., aged

81 , Phoebe, widow of the late M r John Graham, much respected.

On the 15th inst., at 34 Lambs' Conduit-street, London, and of Barningham, Yorkshire, W i l l i a m Todd, Esq., aged 74.

A t Barnard Castle, on the 11th inst , Ann, wife of M r T. McGlincby, aged 64 years.

A t Barnard Castle, on the 15th inst , Mary Alice, daughter of M r Geo, Evans, aged 9 years.

A t Barnard Castle, on the 17th ins t , Thomas Watson, son of M r H . W . Battye, aged 4 months.

A t Bowes, on the 14th inst , Ann, widow of M r J . Wrightson, aged 82 years.

A t Blackton, Eggleston. on tbe 13th ins t , Jane, wife of M r T. Hudspith, aged 66 years.

A t Underhertb, Forest and F r i t h , on the 10th inst., Annie Maria, daughter of M r J . Staley, aged 18 years.

A t West Hindon, on the 19th inst., M r George Henry Coates, aged 39, much respected.

F A I R F I E L D A U C T I O N M A R T , D A R U S O T O N . — Messrs. Tarn sold at their mart on Monday, 138 head of cattle, at the following prices —61 calving cows from £13 to £28; 29 fat cattle, from £li to £29 15s.; 48 grazing cattle, from £b to £ 1 6 ; 50 hogs, from £33 to £40 lis.

(BY SPECIAL DISPATCH). N E W C A S T L E C A T L E M A R K E T . — T h e supply of cattle larger, that of sheep smaller, trade good, at the following prices, v .x :—

s. d. Beef 8 0 to P i g , 6 0 to Sheep, 'perib. ' . 'sinktegoil • » 7* to Lambs m

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s. 10 9 0

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