The Cardigan Observer and General Advertiser for the Counties of Cardigan Carmarthen and Pembroke

THE GENERAL ELECTION. The Council for the transaction of the formali- ties necessarily attending the dissolution of Parliament will be held on Tuesday, the 28th inst., and the Royal Proclamation dissolving Parliament will be published ih the London Gazette of the same evening. By this arrange- ment the borough elections will take place during the week commencing Monday, July 4th, and none of them can occur on a Saturday. The first county election will take place on Tuesday, July 5th. Eftorts are being made to bring about dissolution on the 24th or 25th, LOWER TROEDYRAUR PETTY SES- SIONS. These sessions were held at the Shirehall, on Tuesday last-before Mr Levi James, who dis- posed of all the cases that one magistrate could. Drunken Beggar. — P.C. Jones, Llechryd, charged Thomas Rees, Newport, Mon., with being drunk and sleeping on the roadside, near Llechryd vicarage, on the 13th ult. Defendant, who did not appear and is a tramping beggar, was carried to a coachhouse where he laid all night.—Fined 5s and costs, in default imprison- ment. School A ttendan-ce Case.-Henry Davies, attend- ance officer of the Verwig School Board, sum. moned James Davies, farmer, Blaenplwyf, for neglecting to send his son David Thomas, aged 8, to schooL Defendant produced a medical certificate, and the case was adjourned till Saturday. Assaults.—Owen Davies, Towyn Farm, Verwig, summoned Thos. Davies, Graig, Mount, farm servant Wm. Davies, Graig, farm servant; Benjamin Davies, HeolgwyddU, Verwie and J°hiv p^vies. I4aui$*$n, Verwig, form ktiKmrer, iwr .Isiimltmg him at.Towyn Farm, on Sunday, the 15th ult. By permission of the Bench com- plainant was allowed to withdraw the summonses. 0 CARDIGAN TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Monday last at the Council Chamber, under the presidency of Councillor D. Davies (Mayor). There were also present :-Aldermen Evans and Woodward, Councillors Thos. Griffiths, D. Davies, J. C. Roberts, S. F. Kelly, Evan Jenkins, O. B. Evans, B. James, and W. J. Williams. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that the labourers and others were now engaged in breaking stones for the roads. During the last month he found that the average flow of water through the meter had been 21,745 gallons per 12 hours, which was much above the average. He had to call atten- tion to an encroachment in Feidir Henffordd. A stone boundary wall had been built by the Rev G. Davies, some 10ft outside the foot of the hedge. Aid. Evans said that an application had been made by Mr Davies sometime ago for permission to build the wall in question, and it had been granted. It was resolved to refer the matter to the Highway Committee, the Town Clerk in the meantime to search the minute book for the per- mission alleged to have been given. THE WATER RATE. The water-rate for the year was duly made and signed. The application of Mr B. James for a water supply in Mill-street was acceeded to. THE WATER COMMITTEE. On the motion of Aid. Woodward, it was resolved to call together the water committee, so as to consider several matters of importance. THE DISTRICT RATE. Aid. Evans gave notice that he would move that the district-rate be made on the bases agreed upon. THE PEMBROKESHIRE ROADS. The Town Clerk having read the correspondence which had passed between him and Mr Fryer, Clerk of the Peace, respecting the highways in the Bridge-end and Abbey Hamlets, the location of which are in dispute—whether they are under the control of the Cardiganshire or the Pem- brokeshire County Council—and the result of the conference which took place between the members of the Town Council aud the Cardiganshire County Council respecting the same, Mr David Davies moved the motion standing in his name, which was to the effect that the Town Clerk write to both County Councils requesting them to state a case to the superior courts,, so as to {ret tbe matter of jurisdictiun settled once for all. It would not cost much if a friendly action was agreed upon. Since 1890 the Cardigan Union had paid the sum of f210 10s 2d in calls to Pembrokeshire County Council, aud they had just received another call which would raise the sum to JE235, but they had refused to honour the latter. The only amount received in respect of highways in the Bridge-end and Abbey Hamlets was f35 from the Pembrokeshire County Council. Calls had also been made by the Cardiganshire County Council respecting the two hamlets, which had not been paid. There was so much uncertainty about the jurisdiction over these hamlets that both County Councils claimed County-rate on them. There were three very important roads in the Bridge-end Hamlet, which should be deemed main roads, namely, the Newport, St. Dogmells, and Glaupwllafon roads. He also moved that a copy of the resolu- tion be forwarded to members of both County Councils. Mr W. J. Williams seconded, and it was carried. THE GLANPWLLAFON ROAD. Aid. Woodward brought up the report of the committee which visited this road, said that there was a very dangerous spot there, which should have immediate attention. He moved that the Surveyor prepare plan and specification of the work which was required, and that he apply to Mr D. G. Davies for permission to take some stones from his quarry. Aid. Evans seconded, and it was passed. LIMESTONES FOR STREETS. The tender of Mr Richard Thomas for a supply of broken limestone free on rail for 6s 2d per ton was accepted, on the motion of Mr J. C. Roberts, seconded by Aid. Evans. FLAGSTONES FOR PAVEMENT. The Highway Committee was delegated with the power of selecting the best flagstones for pavements, and proceed with the work forthwith. MANURE IN SMALL QUANTITIES. The Town Clerk said that applications had been made to him for Corporation manure in loads. He wished to know whether he was at liberty to dispose of it in such manner. Aid. Woodward expressed an opinion that if the manure was delivered in loads in fields on the Commons, as desired, Is 6d per load should be charged for it. No order was made. THE MAYOR'S PRESENTATION CLOCK. Mr O. B. Evans observed that he was very pleased to find that the work of erecting the tower for the Mayor's Presentation Clock had bet u com- menced that morning. The woodwork had been completed the timber and workmanship bestowed on it was first-class. Anyone desirous of inspect- ing it could do so by going to the lower market. Aid. Woodward and Evans and Mr B. James endorsed what was said respecting the quality of the work. BILLS. Cheques were drawn in payment of a number of bills which had been passed by the finance committee. THE NORTH MAIL. j The inconvenience caused to the town by the detention of the North Mail at Whitland for many hours, having been discussed, it was resolved to memorialise the Postmaster General and the Great Western Railway Company on the matter. MISCELLANEOUS. Though a suggestion was made to divert the Priory-terrace drain to Napier-street, as it was now in working order it was not deemed necessary to interfere in the matter. It was resolved to seek tenders for one urinal to be placed on the bridge. The Surveyor was requested to make a house to house visit and report generally on all defects -sanitary, water supply, &c., and that proper books be procured for the purpose. The reports to be presented monthly, and preserved for reference.

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I "UNIONIST" MEETING Atf CARDIGAN. CANDIDATURE OF MR WM. JONES. UPROARIOUS PROCEEDINGS. On Saturday night the most lively and lp- roarious political meeting ever known at Cardigan was held at the Guildhall, the meeting being called in support of the candidature of Mr Wm. Jones, the Unionist candidate. With the exeeption of Mr Henry R. Daniel, solicitor (Unionist agent), the chairman, and the Rev. James Hunter, Belfast, the candidate had no supporters on the platform. Mr C. E. D. Morgan-Richardson, who presided, and had to put up with a great deal of interrup- tion, appealed to the audience for fair play and a patient hearing for the speakers, and thus sustain the good character Cardigan had gained for intelligence and good conduct. He assured the audience that Mr William Jones had not been selected by the Tories as a candidate to represent the county, but by the Liberal Unionists, of whom he was one. Mr Jones had very reluctantly consented to become a candidate, and did so for the sake of his devotion to the Union. All hononr to the Tories who had promised, on the score of patriotism, to support Mr Jones, though the majority of his principles were contrary to theirs. They were for the Uuion, and that was a vital point. It was a pity that the Liberals, among whom he counted himself, had parted on the question of Home Rule. The Unionists were the true Liberals, as they still adhered to the fundamental principles of Liberal- ism. (" Three cheers for the Grand Old Man.") He admired the Grand Old Man, but did not agree with his advocacy of Home Ruie for Ireland. Mr Bowen Rowlands was not fit to represent Cardiganshire, on the following grounds :—(!) He was a Pembrokeshire man, (2) a lawyer, (3) could not apeak or understand the W elah language, (4) ne was a churchman, (5) he was at one time one of its ministers, (6) he took no interest in the affairs of the county. They had assembled to hear Mr Jones' views on political questions and as Parliament had not been disolved a vote of confidence, or otherwise, would not be submitted. Mr Wm. Jones, the candidate, was received with booing and most unearthly noises. This noise subsided under the influence of the strain of the election song, the first verse of which ran :— Clear the road, the Blues are coming, Rowlands wins the day, Cardigan County needs no Tory, Jones can go away." After a strong appeal from Mr Thomas Harris, Llechryd, and Alderman James, late chairman of the County Council, the candidate was allowed to proceed. He complimented the audience as looking more intelligent and representative than that he met the previous evening at Aberystwytb. He did not intend to abuse his opponent or Mr Gladstone, but fight the battle fairly. He was a staunch Liberal, but was not ashamed to work with Conservatives in the cause of the Union. He hoped to do so in Parliament for the next six years. It was the appeal of the Ulster Protestants which had induced him to offer himself as a candidate. Their religious liberty was in danger. To give Home Rule to Ireland would be an injustice. (Interruption, cheers for Mr Bowen Rowlands and Mr Gladstone). He would bring about measures which would improve the fisheries, the land, farming interests, &c., in Cardiganshire, by means of Government grants. (Here a song was struck up, ending with the chorus of Tra-la-la.") If they were in favour of Roman Catholic tyranny they would vote for Bowen Rowlands and his party, but if for Protestantism they should vote for the Unionist candidate. Here the audience was treated to a chorus, and Three cheers for Gladstone and Bowen Rowlands." The Chairman After that pretty song we will have a speech from the Rev James Hunter, Belfast. The rev gentleman then came forward, and was received with deafening noises and booing." Quietness having been restored, the speaker said he was there to represent the case of nearly all the Protestants of Ireland of all denominations. Mr Gladstone had said that the days of persecu- tion were now over in Ireland. He asked the audience, was that their opinion? (Cries of Yes.") Then," said the speakei, I say there is enough of the devil in Wales to crucify Christ again ii they had the chance r" (Cries of Shame," Withdraw," Sit down," Ach and uproar). The Chairman appealed for an opportunity for the speaker to withdraw the expression. Mr Hunter, essaying to proceed amid much noise and expressions of dissent, said that he did not mean to say otherwise than that there was sufficient devil in the heart. (Cries of No.") He instanced the tyranny of the Roman Catholics in Ireland when they were in the ascendency by their conduct in Uganda. The Ulstermen were prepared at all hazards to stick to their principles let the consequences be what they may. Mr Thos. Harris, J. P., Llechryd, ascended the platform for the purpose of either asking questions of the candidate or moving a vote of no coufidence in him. The latter, it is believed, was his object, but the Chairman was not willing for him to speak, and after several attempts to address the meeting he had to give it up, as the conduct of both parties in the body of the hall had by this time become most disorderly. The candidate at this juncture stepped forward, and amid a deafening chorus endeavoured to move a vote of thanks to the Chairman. He remarked that he had not one Calvinistic Metho- dist minister on the platform to support him, but he had a churchman. None of the ministers would attempt to support him, as they would be "spotted men" if they did. (Uproar). The ministers supported Mr Bowen Rowlands. (Cheers). Here the Rev J. Williams (Baptist minister) appealed to the audience on behalf of Mr Jones, saying their party was strong enough and quite able to reply to all that was said that night. (Cheers). Mr Jones, in support of what he said respect- ing the ministers, quoted from a Nonconformist newspaper in North Wales, and when challenged to name it, said Tyst a'r Dydd." (A voice That is printed at Merthyr Tydfiil.") Mr Jones I am more sorry still to learn that it is printed in South Wales. Mr J. C. Roberts asked the Chairman to allow him to put a few questions to the candidate. Facing the candidate from the body of the hall, he addressed him thus :—" After the great pre- tension you have made respecting your language, your nationality, and the religious connexion you belong to, have you more sympathy for the Ulster Protestants than you have for your fellow countrymen. Are you not aware that, according to the report of -the committee on connexion^ property, presented to the General Assembly of the Calvinistic Metho lists at Machynlleth, that two or three chapels are about to be lost to the connexion, because the landowners have refused to sell the ground or grant fresh leases, notwith- standing the attempt made at Llanbrynmair to deprive the Methodists of their chapel ? Do you consider your conduct in becoming a catspaw to the Tory landlords consistent with the declara- tion you have just made with respect to your Nonconformity, and Liberal principles ?" No answers having been made the questioner turned to the audience and endeavoured to repeat what he had asked the candidate and make comments thereon, but owing to the turbulent conduct of a number of Tories, a hearing was refused. The meeting broke up in great disorder.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. MARRIAGES HARRIES—LEWIS.—On the 12th 'nst., at the Registry Office, Cardigan, Mr Richard Harries, Mount Mawr, to Mrs Ann Lewis, St. Dogmells. HARRIES—HUGHES.- On the 14th inst., at Tabernacle Chapel, Cardigan, by the Rev Griffith Davies, Mr Thomas Harries, Trellwyn- fach, Llanllawer, to Miss Martha Hughes, Pelan, Llanychllwydog. DEATHS. ROWLANDS.—On the llth inst., at Cwmbastwn Bridell, Evan Rowlands, aged 87 years.

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