From Western Post & Mudgee Newspaper 20 November 1861 Having a Bay HORSE in my possession, branded S on near shoulder, W on off shoulder, and which I am working, any person who can prove a better claim to him than myself can have him upon paying me all expenses. No risk will be incurred. R GLASSCOCK, Upper Meroo, November 5th 1861 District and Mining CASSILIS From our Correspondent We were much gratified on Monday last by a visit from the Lord Bishop of Newcastle, who preached an excellent discourse from Psalms 119, v. 165. The sermon was plain and practical, and adapted to the capacity of all. There is one observation which may be made, and which impressed all who heard him - that his Lordship's heart was evidently in his work - that great work being the salvation of the immortal part of man. Our clergyman the Rev. Mr. BIRDS, of Cassilis, and Mr. WHITE of Mussell Brook, were in attendance. The ladies have been somewhat obstreperous in this quarter lately; two married women having deserted their husbands. These conjugal quarrels are for the most part easily made up, and which, I doubt not, will be done in the cases referred to. One of our oldest aborigines, poor BRANDY, died very suddenly yesterday from the breaking of a blood vessel. His own people buried him, which I believe was done b putting him in a sitting posture. A half-caste, a native of Wellington, was committed a few days ago by the Cassilis Bench for rape on the person of a respectable married woman. As the proceedings were conducted, very properly, with closed doors, of course I can only say that the case resulted in a committal. A person residing in BRAGGETT's public house had his pockets picked, a few days ago, of £7. A man in BRAGGETT's employment is understood to be the thief, and although the money was taken from him, except what was previously spent, it does not appear that the police have hitherto taken any notice of it. Should it come to the ears of the magistrates, they will probably call the chief constable to account. Publicans should be made aware that if they knowingly harbour improper characters, they are liable to have their license cancelled, and are liable for any loss visitors may sustain. The Coolah mail arrived a half hour tonight after the stated time. This ought to be looked after, for their can be no excuse now with reference to bad roads and bad weather. The contractors between Mussell Brook and Mudgee to Cassilis are entitled to every praise for punctuality - 14th November, 1861. BIRTH At Bockermer, Merri Merri Creek, Castlereagh River, on the 4th November instant, Mrs. Paul HARFORD of a son. DEATH On Sunday evening, the 17th instant, at the Parsonage, Mudgee, Mary Elizabeth PARKER, daughter of the Rev. Thomas ANGWIN, aged one year and ten months. POLICE COURT Monday 18th November Before the Police Magistrate, and E MARLAY, Esq. Michael O'DONNELL, was fined 10s., or 24 hours imprisonment, for being drunk and disorderly. John PARKER, who pleaded guilty of being drunk, was discharged, it being his first offence. N. McBRIDE and B GALLAGHER, were each find 10., or 24 hours' imprisonment, for being drunk and fighting in Perry-street. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW