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Great credit is due to the committee for their exertions, year after year, to add to the attractions and importance of their anniversary. Our report, from the little time at our disposal, is necessarily brief, but we give a full list of prizes. The last mail from America brings news of another reverse? sustained by the Federal arms. The Federal General Lyon, with 8,000 men, had been attacked by ^23,000 Confederates. General Lyon was killed, and his army totally routed, with great loss. The event is much to be deplored, as General Lyon was a soldier of great ability, and had greatly distinguished him- self in previous engagements with the Confederates. LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. 7TH NORTH YOEK RirLEs, BAENAED CASTLE. — This corps will muster to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at 5 o'clock, lor inspection. First Bugle at half-past 4, Every man is expect- ed to be present. STAINDROP. A VALUABLE HEN.—A few weeks afro, we recorded in this journal that a hen of the Half- Spanish breed, the property of Mr B. Holiday, had laid an egg weighing 3J ounces. We have now to add that the same hen, within the last fortnight, has laid. 10 egg", weighing in the whole 281 ounces, or nearly 3 ounces each. INDEPENDENT CHAPEL.— On Sunday last, the 25th instant, the anniversary sermons were preached, morning and evening, by the Kev. J. Harrison, formerly of Barnard Castle, and co- pastor with the Kev. W. L. Frattman. Mr Harrison preached in the morning from John xvii, 3—" And this is life eternal, that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent;" and in the evening from Acts ix, 11—"For behold he prayeth." Both prcscivcly dolivercd, and woro gladly and, we hope, profitably listened to, both by those who were acquainted with Sir Harrison's ministry a quarter of a century ago, and those who then heard him for the first time. A B K E N D A L E . BRASS BAND CONTEST AND ANNUAL FBTE.— This secluded and romantic dale was the scene of great festivity on Friday, the lfitli inst., being the occasion of the Band Contest and Annual Fete, held under the patronage of R. M . Jaques, Esq. The Bands which took part in the contest were the Leyburn, Arkendale, and Low How. Each band played two pieces of their own selection, after which the bands united and played the "Hallelujah Chorus," and the "^National Anthem." The fiirst prize of £6, was awarded to Leyburn; the second of £4, to Arkendale; and the third, of £2, to Low Row. At lour o'clock, the large company, headed by the Arkendale Band, proceeded to a tent, where an excellent tea had been provided by the ladies of the dale. The Leyburn Band followed, and played a selection of popular airs. After tea, a Ball took place, which was brought to a conclusion at 10 o'clock. The whole proceedings of the day and evening gave the greatest satisfaction to every one present ; and, as the company departed, they gave three cheers for R. M. Jaques, Esq., for his kind and liberal patronage. DARLINGTON. HORSE SHOW , &c.—This Show took place on Friday last, in the Greentreo Field, at which prizes to the amount of £160 were given. The exhibition was exceedingly large and good. The annual dinner was held at Jlr Wrightson's, the Sun Iun. The only prizes which came into this immediate locality were the following :— Yearling Gelding for the road, 1st, £3, M r Geo. Leng, Whorltou ; Two-year-old Gelding for the road, 1st, £3, Mr G. Leng, Whorlton. HOHTICDLTURAL FETE.— The second exhibition for this year was held on Friday last, in the grounds of Johr. Harris, Esq., Woodside, connected with which was a concert of Sunday scholars, conducted by Mr G. Dent. According to advertisement, 10,000 Sunday scholars were to bo admitted free; but the committee tailed in ob- taining that number, but succeeded in procuring upwards of 6,000, which was no mean approxima- tion towards their" ideal, taking into account the aizeof Darlington, and the very great expense un- avoidable in bringing large numbers of children from a distance. I t is needless to say that the great attraction of the day was the Sunday schools and the singing. Quite an exf eriment here, and altogether a success. A number of beautiful hymns and pieces were sung by the schools, as- sisted by M r John Wilson (cornet), and two or three others, also by several harmoniums. An immense influx of visitors poured from the rail- way stations into the town during the day. The weather was very fine, without a drop of rain, al- though so much had fallen the day before, and we venture to affirm that all were delighted with their visit. From 4,000 to 5,000 persons were ad- mitted to the grounds, besides many friends con- nected with the floral exhibition and the Sunday schools. The flowers and fruits were abundant and excellent, and a decidedly good show. der a promise that he would repay it on his return to that country. He did not return, but the plain- tiff oame home, and on his applying for repaysjent of the money it was refused. The defendant pleaded a set-off of £2 10s., which he stated he paid for the plaintiff in Portugal, on account of money which the latter had received in, his name. The plaintiff having denied the set-off, and the defendsnt not being able to corroborate his own evidence at to the payment of the £2 10s., the plaintiff obtained a verdict for the amount sued for. WALTON V. LAUGHIIK.— This was an action brought by John Walton, of Blmrthonse, near Middleton -in-Teetdale, against William Laughlin, of Middleton, to recover £1 10s for the value of three lambt, belonging to Walton, which had been worried by a dog of Laughlin 't. After the lambs were worried, Walton »aw Laughlm, and he agreed to pay £1 10s for the damage, and afterwards de- stroyed t n e dog. Notwithstanding this agreement, and the defendant being also aware that his dog was guilty of worrying sheep, he refused to pay the money, and the plaintiff was compelled to bring this action to recover payment of it. After the plaintiff had given his evidence, the defendant con- sented to a verdict, and was ordered to pay the costs of the plaintiff and six witnesses, amounting to double the damage. Blooms ». WEAVES.— This was an action brought by Thomas Biggins, a mason, against Henry Weaver, the contractor for the erection of the Gaunless Viaduct, for £1, the amount of four days wages. The defendant had paid 10s into Court, and defended the action as to the remain- der, on the ground that part of the wages had been abated by the Justices of the Peace on account of the plaintiff having unlawfully left the defendant's service. In answer to this, Mr Roberts, of Man- chester, solicitor lor the plaintiff, contended that the conviction produced by the defendant was not in accordance with his Worship's original decision at the hearing, which was a fine imposed upon the plaintiff; and although he refused to pa; it, he was liberated from custody, and that the order of abatement was an afterthought, He further argu- ed that the hearing had been at an untimely hour, and the plaintiff had not an oppoi tunity of defend- ing himself before the justice, and that the whole of such proceedings appeared to have been con- ducted in an injudicial and collusive manner. As Mr Roberts was proceeding with bis argument the judge stopped him, and inquired of Mr Richard- son, the solicitor tor the delendant, the nature of the defence; and he concisely answered that the plaintiff was engaged to the defendant at 5s per day, payable once a fortnight, with an allowance for subsistence in the meantime ; and that earl} in the morning of the 19th June last the plaintiff and several others left their employment without the consent of the defendant, on account of bis not allowing a fellow-workman to commence his labour, because he was not there at the usual hour in the morning. In consequence of the plaintiff absent- ing himself from his work, he was apprehended and taken before the Rev. H . C. Lipscomb, who ordered ten shillings of his wages to be deducted. After some discussion between the judge and the solicitors, his Honor intimated to Mr Roberts that his opinion was against him ; but as his charge against the convicting magistrate was ao strong, he considered it would not be right to in- quire further into it in his absence, and that, there- fore, the case had better be adjourned till next court, when Mr Serjeant Dowhug would bj pre- sent, and the magistrate might attend and explain his proceedings before him. To this the solicitors consented, and ultimately the seven cases against Mr Weaver were adjourned. MCDEBMTD V. HOUFBAY.— This was an action brought by Mr McDermid, of Darlington, uphols- terer and cabinet-maker, against Dr Homtray, of Gainford, for £38 6s 5d, the balance of an account of £76 18s 3d, for a quantity of furniture sold by the plaintiff to defendant in October last. The defendant had paid into Court £22 9s lOd in full of plaintiff's claim of £38 6s 5d, leaving a balance £15 16s 7d in dispute. The plaiuthT^irovod the Bale and delivery of the furniture, aud attempted to show that the price of the greatest part of it was fixed at the time oi sale from designs he at the time produced to the defendant. This, however, lie failed to do, and the question turned upon the value of the goods. The plaintiff himself stated Shortly afterwarda, the Barnard Cattle and For- eett men set oat on their journey home, when they safely arrived, after a delightful drive by moon- light. The following is the score of tho shooting:— 7th Sorth York (Barnard Castle) 'Lieut. Headlam Corporal Clelland Corporal Little *Aui«ley Appleby Bainbridge •Bell, T . M . Bell, T. •Burn •Dent Errington Knox •Rutter •Stoddart, John Stoddart, James •Trotter •Turnbull Witter 300 6 8 1 1 . 4 1 2 0 1 8 3 1 2 2 1 1 1 400 yds. 1 4 6 1 4 6 1 3 4 2 2 3 0 0 4 1 3 4 12th Durham (Middleton). Alderson, R. •Alderson, H. "Brown •Booth Bell, R. Bell J. •Coltman •Ebdon French (corporal) - Foster, R. Gowling Hodgson, T. •Hodgson, J. w - •Hutchinson ' • •Home . • •Lee, R. •Lee, J. •Lowes, A. i • •Lowes, R. , - Laughlin Mallinson •M Kenzie (sergt.) - ••Morton, J. • •Morton, J . W . ,- Parker Pinkney Raine (corporal) Raine, W. 'Cameron •Todd Watson, G. •Watson, J. B. •Wall, J. •Watson, J. R. •Waistell (sergt.) - Watson, J.J. Wilkinson, W. •Watson, T. • WatsoD, R. s •Foster, G. 4 0 1 0 5 4 1 0 2 i 3 3 2 1 a 2 0 2 0 3 4 2 1 0 3 5 3 2 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 2 4 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 4 5 I 1 3 4 8 3 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 4 2 2 1 0 2 4 4 3 2 0 4 3 0 3 1 4 ,2 2 7 3 600 yds. Total 4 6 IS 2 11 2 8 8 1 11 2 4 9 4 3 2 7 1 7 1 2 1 7 2 4 2 7 3 8 3 2 1 1 10 2 11 2 1 0 5 4 9 1 12 0 6 4 2 2 s 2 4 1 1 8 1 7 4 2 0 0 5 4 13 3 10 2 7 3 0 1 7 4 0 4 3 I 7 1 7 •x 4 2 10 4 5th North York (Forcett). Thompson {sergt.) 3 2 •Barker - 2 1 Britton - 2 3 Dent • 4 2 •Dobinson - 3 1 Gill - 2 4 Readman 3 4 •Tarn - 2 1 S Temple ., - , 2 3 1 6 Those marketl with a star (*), not having ma<le five points at the end of the shooting; at tOO yards, retired. KINNINVIE. CRTCKET.—KINNINVIE v. STAINDROP The return match was played by the above clubs on Saturday last, the 24th inst., in a field near Kinninvie, belonging to Mr W. Eellett, which resulted in favour of the Kinninvie eleven by one wicket. It is only fair to say that a lively spirit pervaded the whole play, and that the baiting of Mr R. Wilson, on the Staindrop side, and of Messrs T. Wilson, T. Bainbridge, and J. Little. fair, on the Kinninvie side, was admirable. After that they were of the value he had charged, and ' an excellent dinner, provided by Mr Peairs, the he called chree witnesses whose evidence was to the same effect. The defendant alleged that the fur- niture was of an inferior quality, and that it was already visible from several of the articles that they were not only made of common materials, but that the workmanship had been very indifferently exe- cuted. He called three very respectable and com- petent witnesses, who had examined and valued the iurniture, to prove tiiat the amount he had paid into court was more than sufficient to cover the balance due to the plaintiff lor the furniture. The Judge, however, thought otherwise, and gave the plaintiff a verdict for £10 16s 7d more than the defendant had paid into Court. Mr Webster, of Darlington, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Sleavenson, of the same place, for the defendant. members of the two clubs spent an agreeable even- ing. When the night had advanced, and toasts and songs had gone round, the Staindrop eleven started for homo amidst loud and hearty cheering. The following is the score :— RIFLE CONTEST AT MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE. BARNARD CASTLE COUNTY COURT. AUGUST 22 SD , 1861. Before J. H . Wills, Esq., Deputy Judge. There were i d ! original plaints and 8 judgment summonses entered for hearing, but nearly the whole ot them were settled between the parties. ASIIUOEE it. WIAVEE.— In this case George Ashmore, of Barnard Castle, joiner, was plaintiff, and Henry Weaver, of Staindrop, contractor, was defendant, and the action was brought to recover £1 for money lent by the plaintiff to the defendant in Portugal, where the parties were employed at the erection of a railway-bridge—the defendant as foreman, snd the plaintiff as a joiner.—The money wap lent to defendant on his leaving Portugal, un- On Saturday last, £5, given by R. W. Bainbridge, Esq., of Middleton House, were shot for by men of the 5th North York (Forcett), 7th North York (Barnard Castle), and 12th Durham (Middlcton) Rifle Volunteers. There were 9 entries from For- cett, 18 from Barnard Castle, and 40 of Middleton. The Barnard Castle men started early, and reach- ed Middleton about half-past 9 o'clock, where they were courteously received by Captain Bainbridge and Ensign Sherlock, of the 12th Durham. The Forcett men had preceded them, and the whole immediately fell-in, a,nd, headed by the excellent Band of the 12th Durham, marched to the ground of the latter corps. The practice-ground of the Middleton rifles is on the Yorkshire side of the river, and is in a somewhat exposed situation, being open to the west wind, which, on Saturday, blew with such fury as to force back the men as they stood drawn up in line for firing. Under these circumstances, to steady the rifles was al - most an impossibility, yet we have seen worse shooting on a calmer day. The ground is also hilly, and is crossed by numerous watercourses, notwithstanding which it possesses an advantage not unappreciated by the lover of the picturesque, for, from its elevation, it commands an extensive view of the vale of the Tees, with the numerous beautiful windings of the river. Barnard Castle won the toss, and commenced firing ; they were followed by Middleton ; the Forcett men coming last. Five rounds were fired at 300 yards, five at 400, and four at 500 yards. The firing did not conclude till nearly 8 o'clock, p.m., when Corporal Clelland, of the Barnard Castle corps, was declar- ed the victor. The entrance money was formed into two minor prizes, and handed over to Messrs Pinkney and Gowling, of Middleton, whe were second and third scorers. R. W. Bainbridge, Esq., presented the £5 to Mr Clelland, observing that he well deserved to be the winner from the steadi- ness with which he had shot throughout the con- test. Three cheers were given for " The Winner," three for " R. W. Bainbridge, Esq.," and three for the corps respectively ; after which the whole of the men again fell-in, ahd with the Band, followed by the immense crowd who had been present during the shooting, returned to Middleton. 1st Innintrs. "Wilson b Appleton Stephenson, b Botam . . 0 liainbti.il'.., e Stephenson b Appletbn . .• 5 Littlefair, 1) I l o l a m . . 12 Johtison,c Mortimer b Appletn. 0 Wrijj'htson, not out . . 3 II. Heslop, b Appleton . . 0 Kellett, c Palnterlcy b Bolam 0 T. Hcsiop, b Applets* . . 0 Clarksnn, b Appleton . • P " Armstrong, run out . . 1 l Byes, &c. . 3 KIXXI5VIE. 5nd Innlntrs. . S c Stephenson b Boiatn 10 c Bolam b Gibson . 7 1) Gibson . . M b Appleton . . 2 e Stephenson b Bolam 0 b Gibson run out lint out c Bi .'wman b Bolam not out b Appleton Byos, &c. to lst Inninps. Bowman, b Littlefair Wilson, c II. Heslop C. Bolam, Esq., b l.ittlefair Appleton, c Heslop b Littlefair ralmerley, run out Stcphens.in, e & b Littlefair Gibson, b Wri&.'htsoil , Lax, b WriKhtson J. Stephens,m, b Wrltrhtson Mortimer, c Stephenson Allen, not out Byes, &c. STAIXDEOP. 2nd Innings. 1 b Litelet'air . 3 . 15 c Littlefair . 0 6 run out . • . 1 » b Littlcf.tlr . 1 8 b Wrightson . . 5 3 not oat . . 1 5 run out . . 3 4 c Armstrong blVrlghtsn.l 0 run out . .1 4 e H. Heslop b Littlefair 2 2 c Littlefair bWrigbtsoiii i Dtttr tff tin i'tutor. Staindrop, 2GtU August, 1861. Sir,—In your last week's impression, a par.i- graph appeared mentioning the success o f M r W . Garthwaite, at the last competitive examination for vacancies in tho Inland Revenue department. This young man's success speaks much for Stain- drop National School, where he was educated from his infancy, [and latterly a pupil-teacher under that very able master, Mr Lax. This is another testimony of Mr Lax's efficiency, and strikingly confirms the late repot t of the Government In- spector. I am, Sir, Your very obedt. servt., A WELL-WISHKR T O S T A I S D R O P NATIONAL SCHOOL. BARNARD CASTLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE annual'exhibition of this society was held in the Castle Garth, yesterday. The Show of Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables, was all that could be de- sired, and in the Cottagers' department, especially, there was very pleasing evidence of progress. The day being favourable, a vast concourse of visitors assembled in the town, cheap trains having been run on all the surrounding lines, northward as far as Newcastle, and southward to Leeds, The various scenes of interest in the vicinity of the town were explored by hundreds of sightseers, and the magnificent railway bridges received a due meed of attention. In nddition to the ordinary attractions of tho Flower Show, the Committee, with a laudable desire to make the anniversary still more popular, had engaged Clinton's Model Mili- tary Band, which played a selection of music in unrivalled style in tho courso of the day. The celebrated Swiss Singers made their first appear- ance before a northern audience, and were well re- ceived ; the novelty of their performance, and their qusint national costume, casing them to be 'o, k- ed upon with unusual interest. Mr Grs*!i,jun., through an accident to his Balloon, did not make an ascent, bat the Balloon Races were a great fold of amutemtrnt. I B ths even- ing a Coooart .took place in the Mechanics' Hall, when the Swiss Singers and Clinton's Band distinguished themselves even more highly than in the afternoon. There was a crowded audience, and the performers were frequently and fondly applaud* ed. During the day the streets were filled by the large influx of spectators, who might be numbered by thousands. The day, altogether, was one of the busiest ever experienced at Barnard Castle, and all passed off agreeably. The following gentlemen officiated at Judges at the Flower Show—Class 1, Mr Pape,Darlington ; Mr S. Corpse, Hurworth. Class t anefs, Mr Short, Baby; Mr Pinkney, Middleton. Class 4, Mr Finlsy, Sokeby; Mr Weatherall, Lartington. In the afternoon, the Judges, the Committee, and other friends of the society, sat down to a sumptuous dinner at Mr P. Dent's, the Railway Hotel. Subjoined is the list of prizes :— Class \.—-Open to alt England. 6 varieties of stove and Greenhouse Plants, 25s, 20s, 10s 6d—Mr Short, Mr Finlay. 3 do Heaths, 20s, 10s—Mr Finlay. 6 do variegated leaved Plants, 20«, 10s—Mr Short, Mr Finlay. 3 do Liliums, 6s, 4s— 3 do Fuchsias, 6s, 4s, 2s— R. Bent, Esq.. Mr Addison. 6 do Exotic Ferns, 5s, 2s 6d—-Mr Short. 6 do British Ferns, 5s,'2s 6d—L. C. Cuat, Esq., Mr Short. 6 do Exotic Lycopods, 5s, 2s 6d—MrShortj Mr Finlay. 1 do white -corrol'd Fuchsis, 3s, 2s--- Cut Flowerg. 12 dissimilar blooms of Dahlias, 20s, 10s, 5s' 2s 6d—Mr Harrison, Mr Cameron. 6 spikes Hollvhocks dissimilar, 20s, 10s, 5s, 2s 6 d — M r Eades, Mr Harrison. 12 varieties of Roses, 10s, 5s—Mr Cameron, Mr Harrison, 6 Gladiolus, 5s, 2s 6d—Mr 8hort, L C. Cust, Esq. Best Collection of Fruits, not exceeding ten varieties, pine excluded, 20s, 16s, 5s—Mr Finlay, Mr Stobbart, Mr Finlay. Best Collection of Vegetables, not exceeding 10 varieties, 15s, 7s 6d, 5s—-Mr Stobbart, Mr Eades, Mr Finlay. Ctass 2.—Open to Gentlemen's Gardeners, Mar- ket Gardeners and Amateurs, residing within ten miles of Barnard Castle. 3 varieties of stove and Greenhouse Plants, 10s, 5s—Mr Finlay, Miss Longstaff. 3 do variegated-leaved Plants, 10s, 5s—Mr Short, Mr Finlay. 2 vareitie3 of Balsams, 4s, 2s—Mr Finlay, Miss Longstaff. | 1 Lilium, 2s, Is—Mr Addison, I . C . Cust Esq. 1 light Fuchsia, 2s, Is—Miss Longstaff. 1 dark do., 2s, Is— R. Dent,' Esg., Miss Long- staff. Cut Flowers. 12 dissimilar blooms of Dahlias, 10s, •% 3s—Mr Cameron. 6 do, 4s, 2s, Is—Mr Gent. C do fancy do, 4s, 2s, Is— 6 sp kes of Hollyhocks, 7s 6d, 5s, 2s 6d—Mr Eades, Mr Gent, Mr Dent. 12 blooms do, 4s, 3s, 2s—Mr Gent, Mr Little, Mr Dent. 12 Verbenas, 3 trusses csch vsriety, is, 3s, 2s— Mr Gent, Mr Cameron, equal. 6 Roses, 3«, 2s, Is—Mr Wetherald. IMr Camer- on, Mr Short. 6 Gladiolus, 3s, 2s, Is—I. C. Cust, Esq., Mr Cootca. C spikes of Stocks, 3s, 2s, Is—Mr Weatherall, Mr Addison, Mr Cameron. 6 Asters, 3s, 2s, Is— Mr Little, Mr Finlav. 6 French Marigolds, 3s, 2s, Is— Mr Cameron Mr Finloy. 6 Alricanxlo, 3s, 2s, Is—Mr Cameron, Mr Dent 9 herbaceous Plants, 3s, 2s, Is— Mr Short. 6 Phloxes, 3s, 2s, Is—R. Dent, E s q . , I . C . Cust Esq., Mr Duncan. 12 Pansies, 3s, 2s, Is—Mr Cameron, Fern Case, 6s, 2t Od—I. C, Cust, Esq., Mr Coates. Best Collection of 24 Wild Flowers, with their English and Botanical names, and the localities where found, 7s 6d, 3s Gd—Mr Little. Bouquet tor the Drawing Rcom, open to ladies only, 5s, 3s, 2s, in flower vases—Rev. A . W . Head- lam, Mr Little, Mr Cameron. Bouquet of Flowors, most tastefully arranged, 3s 6d, 2s 6d, Is 6d, in flower vases—Mr Little, Mr Finlay. Fruits. 1 Pine, 5s, 2s 6d—Mr Short. 1 buncli of Black Grapes, 5s, 2s 6d—Mr Stob- bart, Mr Wcatherald. 1 do white do, 5s, 2s Gd—Mr Short, Mr Weatherald. 6 Peaches, 3s, 2e—Mr Ftnlay, Mr Westherald. 6 Nectarines, 3s, 23—Mr Finlay, Mr Stobbart. 6 Apricots, 2s 6d, Is 6d—Mr Short, Mr Coates. 6 Desserc Plums, 2s, 1 s—Mr Eades, R. Dent. Esq. 6 do Pears, 2s, Is—Mr Coates. 6 do Apples, 2s, Is—Mr Eades, Mr Stobbart. 6 baking Apples, 2s, Is—Mr Addison, Mr Fin- lay. 3 varieties of Gooseberries, 1 plite each, 2s, Is— Mr Addison, Mr Sbort. - 1 plate Red Currants, 2«, Is—Mr Short, Mr Finlay. 1 Melon, 2s 6d, Is fid—Mr Short. 1 plate Morello Cherries, 2s, Is—Mr Duncan, Mr Weat herald. Collection of Vegetables, 9 varieties, 10», 7s 6d, 5s—Mr Finlay. Mr Dove gives 5s for best 6 varieties of Pota- toes, 9 of each— Class 3.—Open to Amateurs only, resident within 10 miles of Barnard Castle.—Cut Floioers. 6 blooms of Dahlias, 4s, 2s—Mr Gent, Mr Little 6 do fancv do, 4s, 2s—Mr G spikes Hollyhocks, 7s 6d, 5s— Mr Little, Mr Gent. 6 blooms do, 3s, 2s—Do. 6 Boses, 3s, 2s—Mr Coates, Mr 6 Verbenas, 3 trusses each variety, 5s, 2s 6d— Mr Little. 6 Asters, 3s, 2s—Mr Little, Mr Gent. 6 French Magigolds, 2s, Is—Mr Coates, Rev A. W. Headlam. 6 Alriean do, 2s, Is—Rev A. W. Headlam, Mr Duncan. 6 spikes Stocks. 3s, 2s—Mr Coates, Mr Little. 6 herbaceous Plants, 3s, 2s—Mr Little, Rev. A W. Headlam. 6 hardy Annuals, 2s, Is— I. C. Cuet, Esq., Mr Coatcs. 6 Antirhinums, 2s, Is—Mr Coatee, Mr Little. Hand Bouquet, 2s, Is—Mr Little, Rev A. W. Headlam. Collection of Vegetables, 6 varieties, 6s, 2s 6d— Mr Coates, Rev J. Coleridge. Do, 3 varieties' 3s, 2s—Mr Coates, Miss Long- staff. C?os» 4.—Open to Cottagers only, resident within ten miles of Barnard Castle. 1 dark Fuchsis, 2s Gd, Is 6d, Is—S. Brown, T. Young. 1 light do, 2s 6d, Is Gd, Is—S. Brown, Wm. Graham, W. Whittin^ton. 1 Balsam, 2s 6d, Is 6d, Is—8. Brown, T. Wel- ford, T. Young. I Rose, 2s 6d, Is 6d, Is— T. Young, S. Brown. 6 Dahlias, 3s, 2s Gd, Is 6d, It—W. Pinkney, J. Bainbridge, 1. Wall. 1 do, 2s Gd, Is 6d, Is— J. Wall, J. Bainbridge. 3 anikea of Hollyhocks. 2s 6d, Is fid, Is—W. Whitt'higton, S. Brownlcss, J . Geuadry. 3 Stocks, 2t, Is 6d, It—2nd, W. Bainbridgo W. Whittington. 6 China Asters, 2s, Is 6d, Is—W. Whittington, H. Brownless, J. Bainbridge. 6 French Marigolds, 2«, I t 6d, It—J. Bain- fcridge, W. Whiuington, J. Wall € African do, 2s, It 6d, It— J. Bainbridge, W . Pinkney, J. Wall. 6 Panties, 2s, Is 6d, Is— J. Bainbridge, J Wall. Nil. 6 Baking Apples, 2s, l i 6d, Is— H. Brownless, O. Brass, J. Bainbridge. 1 plate Gooseberries', 2s, Is 6d, Is—J. Wall, 7. Bainbridge, G. Longstaff. 2 Cauliflowers, 3s, 2s, It Cd, It—8. Coulthard, W. Taylor, G. Brass, W. Whittington. 6 Onions, spring-sown, 3s. 2s, l i 6 1 , I t — 3 Carrots, 3s, Is, Is 6d, It—T. Welford, W. Tavlor, J. Wrathall. 8 Turnips, Ss, 2s, Is 6d, Is—J. Wall, W. Bain- bridge, G. Brass, J. Bainbridge. 2 Cabbages, 3s. 2s, I t 6d, Is— I. Longstaff, 8. Coulthard, G. Graham, W. Bainbridge. 1 Red Cabbage, 3s, 2s, Is 6d, 1»—W.Taylor,T. Welford. 2 SavoTt, 3s, 2t, It 6d, It—G. Graham, W. Graham, J. Wrathall, J. Wall. 6 Leeks, 3 s, 2s, Is 6d, Is— W. Taylor, J. Bain- bridge, G. Brass, J. Wall. Dish of 12 Beant, 8t, 2s, It 6d, It— W. Bain- bridge, S. Couitliard, W. Taylor, J. Bainbridge. Dish of 30 Peis, 3s, 2s, Is 6d, It—W. Taj lor, G. Brass, J. Bainbridge, J. Wall. 6 round Potatoes, 3s, 2s, I t 6d, It— J. Bain- bridge, W. Pinkniy, Whittington, G. Longstaff. 6 kidney ditto, 3>, 2s, Is Gd, It— J. Bainbridge, Whittington, R. Baker, 8. Brown. 8 Paninips, 3s, 2s, Is 6d, Is—J. Wrathall, W. Bainbridge, W. Taylor, 3. Coulthard. 12 Shalots, 3s, 2s, Is 6d, It—J. Longstaff, J. M rathall, 9. Brown, W. Graham. 2 Heads of Celery, 3s, 2s, Is 6d, It— W. Bain- bridge, W. Taylor. Extra Prizes in Class 4. For best collection of 10 varieties of Vegetables selected from the above list, 15s, 12s Gd, 9s, 5s, 3s, 2s tid and 2s given by the Society—W. Tavlor, 8. Coulthard, G. Brass, W. Bainbridge, G. Long- staff, J. Wrathall, T. Welford. O. Lorgstaff, Esq., gives 5s to the Cottager re- tiding in Barnard Castle or Startforth, who takes the highest prize in this class— Mr W. Hunter, of Barnard Castle, gives to the Cottagers residing in Barnard Castle or Startforth, who take the highest prizes in this class, first 5s, second 2s 6d, in garden seeds—W. .Taylor, S. Coulthard. For best Hand Bouquet of Flowers, Mr Robt. Little, of Abbey Bridge, gives a flower vase— MARRIAGES. At the Independent Giapel, Gainford, on the 24th inst., Mr John Bowman of Evenwood, to Miss E. Bell, Gainford.' . . At Whiekham, near Newcastle-on-Tyne, on the 21st inst., by the Rev H. Carr, Mr George Broad- bead, accountant, Times Office, Darlington, to Miss Mary Nelson, late of Darlington. DEATHS. At Barnard Castle, on tlte 20th inet., Margaret, wife o f M r L . Kjpling, aged 67. At Startforth, oh the 20th inet., Mr A Hsr- wood, aged 30. . On the 25th, Miss Eliza Thompson, aged 31 years. At Spital, Bowes, on the 22nd inst., Elizabeth, wife of M r R Harlmg, aged 41. At Strand Foot, Bowes, on the 23rd inrt., Ann, infanr daughter of Mr T. Metcalf. At Hill, Middleton, on the 11th last., aged 61. Elizabeth, widow of Mr T. Horn. At Huie, Middl»ton, on the lith inst., aged 47, Margaret, widow of Mr W. Hardy. At Stoneygill, Newbiggin, on the 22nd inst, aged 10 years, Mr J. Beachin. ENTIRE CART STALLION FOR SALE. M R. TARX begs leave to announce that he is instructed to sell by auction, on Wednes- day, September 4ih, 18Cl,'in the Corn Market, Barnard Castle, that celebrated Cart Stallion STARLING, belonging to Messrs. Bead!a and Gibson. Starling is a dark brown, 12 vesr» old, 16 hands 2 inches high, with splendid action, and hat proved himself a sure foal getter, and has been accustomed to cart harness. Pedigree and conditions at the time of sale. Sale precisely at 1 o'clock. CORN PARE, near COTHERSTON. M B. TARN begs respectfully to announce that he is instructed to sell by auction, for ready monev, on Saturdav, September 7th, 1861, «t Corn Park, all the STOCK A CROP, belong- ing to Mr John Dixon, consisting of 1 milch cow, near calving; 1 do to calve in November, 2 do spring calvers, 1 yearling bullock, 2 roan stot calves, 1 heifer calf; 1 draught mare, 6 years o'd, quiet in all gears; 10 black-faced gimmer shearl- ings, 2 do ewes, 6 do wether and gimmer hogs ; 4 fields of fog till Christmas next; 3 stacks of wcil- won hay, together with 11 acres of old grass land till Old May Day next ; and 7 acres of pasture eatage till Lady Day next. Iron plough, pair of harrows, seuflLr, sledge, grindstone, 2 ladders, forks, rakes, shovel*, cow chain*, hay spade, 2 pair of traces, ic. Sale at 3 o', lock. Uayberries, August 27th, 1S61. DARLINGTON AND BARNARD CASTLE RAILWAY, TIMZ TABLE. Note.—27«t Table it compiled from the best as- thoritiet and tee do mil hold onrtelnet responsible for any errors it may contain. - • I 1 2 3 Leare 1 20 1 1 2 1 • 1 a. m . a. B. a. m . ;•• m Darlington 7 0 10 45 4 0 7 10 7 12 10 67 4 12 7 ts 7 20 11 | 4 17 7 27 Winston forStaindp Barnard Castle arr.' 7 25 11 10 4 22 7 H Winston forStaindp Barnard Castle arr.' 7 3-5 11 4 35 7 SO 1 It 3 1 Leave 1 2 G 1 2 1 2 1 .JJ a. in. a.m. p.m. p.m. 6 0 9 0 12 o 5 4- Winston for Mai'-idp 6 10 9 10 It lb 6 50 G 15 • 15 12 20 1 55 Piercebridge 1 G 23 9 23 12 2S 6 B- Dailitijzto.i arrivet '• 6 38 9 38 12 40 H II Trains leave Darlington for York, at B*f 4, 7*20, 9-20, 952, 1-5, 2-35, G'33, S19, 12 30. MARKETS. Richmond, Saturdtv.—White Wheat, lis 6J; Red do., 14s to 15s Od ; Parley, 9s ; Beans, 12t 6d per boll. Oats, 8s Gd to 4t Od per bushel. Butter, Is 7 J per roil of 24oz. Eggs, one shillir.^ for 17. Potatoes Us bd per peck. Ducks, Is So. Chickens, Is 6d. Newcastle, Tuesday.—The supply of beef com- prised 976 head. The number of 6l »<-|iw>* S,03a Pigs 273. Prices :—Beasts, pWuic 1 eifers, Ss Od to 8s 3d ; secondarv sorts, 7 s 3d to . s G.1 ; tirst classoxen,7s9d toSsOd; m.d^hng..sOd to ,s Jd; cow,, 5s 6d to 1, 04 | stags O, Od_ to Os 0 1 ; pork large 5s 9d to 6> 9J i small, 7s Od to 7s 9d per stone o f 141bs. Sheep, 6id to 6id per lb ; iambs, 6d to 7id per !b, sinking offal. Printed by REGLVSLD WILLIAM ATKINSON , and published at the Tetsdale Mira-y OlfiV'', Market Place, Barnard Cattle. In antic TE\ E I Or 40 eel: AGENT Fo- I To «l>o| •ddrr- MAT l*< Barnard Ct] first Friday Artific ping, Scalid Betidct.J PETER 13. i London R. CASTLI < ERGI FRCIT, Bi A T * i l OD It was 1. That | Saturday i that Marks] attend. 2. That | man of thai age, free o l R. C. Robe I and he 1 may be fa The every \V< Jun rj\B of K DAL P",i Toy Deal A BOfl B. A* : T a Ri Bama W. li.-; I so: B oi M that he business] plying i •upport J PIXI rjtAKj their lil btttincss] REM"! pied bjf hopes I WAl H Pub 1