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part's (Carrier. — » 4 TO MY SCQOOLFELLOvV OF FIPIT YE I US AGO, CAPT. JOHN PHILLIPS, CAHLl.MA.iTHE-V. I'VE wandered in the filiate, John, I've sa, benea'h the tree, Upon the sehool-h,use p ay-grounds >Vhich sheltered you and me But none «e.e there to greet me, John, And 'ew were left to k,,o.v, That plaved with us upon the green. Some fifty years ago. The grass is just as green, John Barefooted boys at play, Were sp rting just as we did than, With spirits just as gay v But the milster sleeps upon the hill, Which, coated o'er with snow, Afforded us a sliding place. Just fifty years ago. The old school-house is altered now, The benches are replaced But new ones, very like the same .Our penknives had defaced But the same old bricks arc in the wall, The bit swings to and fro, It's music just the same, dear John, 'Twas fifty years ago. The spring that bubbled 'neath the hill, Close by the spreading beach, Is very low—'twas "nce s high, It's boughs we could not reach And, kneeling down to get a drink, Dear John, I started so, To see how much that I am changed Since fifty years ago. Nei r by the spring, upon an elm, You kno v 1 cut your name- Your sweethearts just beneath it, Tom- And you did mi:le the same Some heartless wretcti hath peeled the bark Twas dying, sure, but slow, Just as th .t one, whose name you wrote, Died twenty years ago. My lids had long been dry. John, But the tears came in my eyes; I thought of her I loved so wetl- Those early broken ties I visited the old churchvard, And took some flowers to strew Upon the urates of those we loved, Some thirty years ago. Some are in the churchyard laid, Some sleep beneath the sea; But few are left of our old class, Excepting you and me And when our time shail come, John, And we are culled t) go I hope they'll lay us where we played, Just fifty years ago. SAMUEL PHILLIPS. Llanellv, August 25th, 185-5.
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^m^m^I VARIETIES. A PRESSING REAsox.-A taylor sent his bill to a lawyer for money the lawyer bid the boy tell his master that he was not running away, but very busy at this time. The boy comes again, and tells him, he must needs have the money. Did you tell your master, said the laywer, that I was not running away ? Yes, sir, answered the boy, but he bid me tell you that he was." AMERICAN ACTING.—On the evening when the news of the fall of Sebastopol reached Richmond, Virginia, J. H. Taylor was playing Hamlet; and in the last scene, when he exclaimcd- Oh I die, Horatio The potent spirit quite o'ercomes my spirit, I cannot live to hear the news from England." -a spectator coicd out, Die away, old hoss Sebas- topol is taken !"—New York Herald. THE VAMPIRE BAT.—Ijurra shot a large bat of the vampire species, measuring about two feet across the ex- tended wings. This is a very disgusting-looking animal, though its fur is very delicate, and of a glossy, rich maroon colour. Its mouth is amply provided with teeth, looking like that of a miniature tiger. It has two long and sharp tusks in the front part of each jaw, with two smaller teeth, like those of a hare, or sheep, between the tusks of the upper jaw, and four, much smaller, between those of the lower. There are also teeth back of the tusks, extending far back into the mouth. The nostrils seem fitted as a auction apparatus. Above them is a triangular, cartila- ginous snout, nearly half an inch long, and a quarter broad at the base and below them is a semicircular flap, of nearly the same breadth, but not so long. v I suppose these might be placed over the puncture made by the teeth, and the air underneath exhausted by the nostrils, thus making them a very perfect cupping-glass. I never heard it doubted, until my return home, that these animals were bloodsuckers; but the distinguished naturalist, Mr. T. R. Peale, tells me that no one has ever seen them engaged in the operation, and that he has made repeated attempts for that purpose, but without success. I observed no appa- ratus proper for making a delicate puncture. The tusks are quite as large as those of a rat, and, if used in the ordi- nary manner, would make four wounds at once—pro- ducing, I should think, quite sufficient pain to awaken the most profound sleeper. Never having heard this doubt, it did not occur to me to ask the Indians if they had ever seen the bat sucking, or to examine the wounds of the horses that I had seen bleeding from this supposed cause. On one occasion, 1 found my blanket spotted with blood, and supposed that the bat, having gorged himself on the horses outside, had flown into the house, and, fastening himself to the thatch over me, had disgorged upon iffy covering, and then flown out. There was no great quan- tity of blood, there being but five or six stains on the blanket, such as would have been made by large drops. I presumed, likewise, from the fact of the drops being scat- tared irregularly over a small surface, that the bat had been hanging by his feet to the thatch,an(I swinging about. The discovery of the drops produced a sensation of deep disgust and I have frequently been unable to sleep, for fear of the filthy beast. Every traveller in these countries should learn to sleep with body and head enveloped in a bhnket, as the Indians do.—Heindon's Valley of the Amazon. INSTANTANEOUS FLOWERING OF PLANTS.—The plants iielected-a group of geraniums and a rose-tree—were planted in two rather deep boxes of garden mould, pre- viously prepared with some chemical manure,and were then covered with glass-shades. Mr. Herbert proceeded to pour over the roots, from a small watering-pot, a chemical mix- ture, which caused a great heat, as was shewn by an in- tense steam of vapour evolved within the shades, and allowed to some extent to escape through a small hole in the top, which at first was kept closed. The effect upon the geraniums was almost instantaneous,the buds beginning to burst in five or six minutes, and the plants being in full bloom within ten minutes, when the blossoms were gathered by Mr. Herbert, and distributed amongst the ladies present.— Year-book of' Facts. I GOD BLESS You.- As we journeyed on, a trifling inci- dent occurred, which very favourably disposed us towards the peasantry of Spain. A large party of field-labourers, attired in scarlet jackets and sashes, were returning to their homes after the toils of the day, and were singing in unison a. lively song, in token of the happiness within their hearts. The sun was now sinking behind the hills, and the stars of the evening were beginning to gem the vast canopy of heaven. A soft and rich twilight gave a sweet mellowness to the features of the surrounding land- scape, infusing thoughts of romance and poetry into our minds, and making everything appear to us like the scenery of a picture or a dream. As we reached the bocly of peasantry, they immediately separated to each side of the road, and as we passed between them, they saluted us with the beautiful expression Vaga vel con Dios' (Go you with God). A thrill of pleasure ran through my veins as I heard this national benediction, pronounced with such deep solemnity, and issuing like a full and majestic chorus from the lips of these humble tillers of the soil.- Wane,s Vagamnndo. THE W ATER-LILY.-It is a. marvel whence this perfect flower derives its loveliness and perfume, springing as it does from the black mud over which the river sleeps, and where lurk the slimy and speckled frog, and the mud- turtle, which continual washing cannot cleanse It is the very same black mud out of which the yellow lily sucks its obscene life and noisome odour. Thus we see, too, in the world, that some persons assimilate only what is ugly and evil from the same moral circumstances which supply good and beautiful results—the fragrance of celestial flowers-- to the daily life of others.—Margaret Fuller. THE WIDOW'S ERRATUM.—A printer's widow in Ger- many, while a new edition of the Bible was being printed at her house, one night took an opportunity of going into the office to alter that sentence of subjection to her hus- band, pronounced upon Eve in Genesis iii 36. She took out the two first letters of the word HERR, and substi- tuted NA in their place, thus altering the sentence from, and he shall be thy LORD' (Hen), to and he shall be thy FOOL' (Narr). It is said her life paid for this intentional erratum, and that some secreted copies of this edition have been bought up at enormous prices.—Curiosities of Litera- ture. THE RUSSIAX ARMY.—The Russian army is not intelli- gent. Beneath the European costume in which it is tricked act, it still betrays its origin. Look at it it presents so heavy and singular an appearance, that the least practised eye immediately recognises the disguised peasant, the savage tamed but yesterday, hardly knowing how to march, and studying, to the best of his power, his part of S]° itr'n°rv he was not intended. It is only re- clou a e y its masses, which, however, can be very effi- cacious y ac ec on by grape-sho,t, as we have seen at Auster- 'e2iT; ,hak,rd „ T°6 W" ",0ldier and contempt of danger nor tL1^^ f*! C°01 true courage, which lharacUrkesof winch never reasons, and is cumbersome to move His popes, moreo;. r, foster in him the idea that he is Evinci- ble, and tb the bullet or the cannon-ball destined to kill Trill l«Mk him quite as well from behind as from before ? but, that, nevertheless, if he turns his back to the enomy, and is spared by death, he will be beaten with the stick and with the knollt.-De Lagny's Knout and the Russians.
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ABERGAVENNY. TUESDAY'S MARKET.—The market of to-day was again well supplied with stock but fat beasts were scarce, and maintained former prices. There was a considerable number of sheep penned; but the greater part were mountaineers of very inferior quality, and the sale, con- sequently, was slack good fat sheep, however, were worth 6H. per lb. In the pig market the supply was short, compared with what we have witnessed of late, and the demand was good for strong stores. Fat pigs realised 10s. 6d. per score. Poultry was in abundance, and geese sold at from Gjd. to 7d. per lb.; ducks, 4s. to 5s., and fowls, 3s. to 3s. 6d. per couple. Fresh butter, 14d., and salt ditto, 13d. per lb. Potatoes, 10s. per sack. Barley, 6s. 6d., oats, 4s. 9d., and peas, 8s. 6d. per 10 gallons. Meat, 6jd. to 7d. per lb. for prime pieces. Flour, 12s the bushel. Bread, 9d. the 41b. loaf. Corn, -the quotation this week is-wheat, 8os. 8|d.; barley, 41s. llid. per imperial quarter. THE COMING WINTER.—Some philanthropic inhabi- tant of Abergavenny has given the following advice to the public, which may be of great importance at the present period of a dear loaf:— To the nobility, gentry, clergy, tradesmen, labourers, and humble poor in our land. With the winter before us, and the prospect of high prices of provisions, it behoves us as a people, to think, and act, for the mutual benefit of each other. The writer of' this address has thought what could be done, if it be true that we are to have no large supplies of grain from abroad. Now then, say that our country has twenty millions of inhabitants, and that it takes fire bushels of flour to supply one hundred persons one week, what amount of corn would be necessary to meet the demand for one year ? If it requires five bushels per week for every hundred persons, we should want one million bushels weekly, to supply the nation of twenty millions. Wha:, then, can be done to meet the extremity, and lengthen out our grain, and increase it four fold ? Let high and low, rich and poor, adopt one plan—that is, have no bran taken out of the flour and each bushel of flour, now weighing 561bs., would then be from 70 to 721bs. Well, and what of that? Why, there would be an increase weekly, of two hundred and fifty thousand bushels of flour; take this average over the year of fifty- two weeks, and what would be the result ? Why, an increase of thirteen bushels of flour. But some may say, it would not be wholesome first ask any experienced medical man, and lie will at once tell you, it is far more healthy and digestive than flour without bran; besides this, my friends, there would be another benefit arising from this plan, and most beneficial, too. If any in our country are keeping back corn, this would have a ten- dency to bring it out, and to lower the price as well. Try the experiment, many have tried a similar one with sugar, in the present day, by doing without it. Let every periodical and newspaper notice it, every tradesman promote it; and the hard-working man will be b nefited and comforted by being able to procure meat, and other things, to which he is now a stranger." COMMISSIONERS' MEETING, The adjourned meeting of this body was held on Thurs- day, in the Town Hall. The Commissioners present were-E. Y. Steele, Esq. (chairman); and Messrs. J. Isaacs, J. Meredith, J. H. Conway, C. Denton, C. Yar- nold, J. H. Morgan, and P. Morgan. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, The Clerk reported that, with reference to the market tolls, Mr. Wm. Watkius, the lessee of the general market, had paid the requisite deposit the day after the last meet- ing, thereby ensuAg the tolls for the next year. He had also paid in the necessary deposit for Mr. Barton, on ac- count of the sheep tolls so that now, the trouble of col- lecting these would not devolve on the committee. The report of the Finance Committee was then read Finance Committee, Nov. 22, 1855. Present—Messrs. P. Morgan (in the chair), J. Isaacs, J. H. Morgan, and J. Meredith. The Committee being informed that William Watkins, lessee of the market tolls, had taken the said tolls for ano- ther year, at the sum fixed by the Commissioners, namely, R3,50, and that he is ready to pay the full amount in cash this day, on being allowed £1 7s., for one month's addi- tional discount, the committee recommended that Mr. Watkins be allowed such discount, on condition that he pay the balance due in cash. The Committee recommended the payment of 26 88., for payment of roadmen to the 1st of December." Mr. Meredith inquired whether any steps had been taken, to ascertain the number of sheep brought to the market; and also, with reference to the alteration of the market-day in the Christmas-week. Mr. Poole said that until it was known whether the tolls would be left in the hands of the Commissioners or not, he had not taken any steps in the matter, but that now it was decided, he would see what means could be adopted, before the next meeting. With reference to the market-day, the requisite notice would be inserted this week, it being orderred to appear only one month before the time. Mr. Meredith said that there appeared to be a diversity of opinion respecting the advisability of holding it on the Monday. Mr. Isaacs replied, that it had been thoroughly dis- cussed at the last meeting, and they had then the opinion of the lessee on the matter, and that he was strongly in favour of Monday. Some little discussion then took place between the Commissioners, and the subject dropped. Mr. Isaacs then moved, "That the committee appointed for carrying out the letting of the tolls be discharged, their duties being now at an end." Mr. Meredith seconded the motion, which was carried. The Chairman next rose, and stated that complaints were continually being made to him respecting the filthy siaie oi me pavements, more especially on Sundays. Ladies were much annoyed by it, in going to and coming from church. He himself had noticed that the pavement in front of the market-place was in a very dirty state, and that was the property of the Commissioners them- selves. He wished to know if the street committee could not adopt some method to abate the nuisance ? Mr. J. H. Morgan inquired if it was not the duty of the Inspector of Nuisances to look to these matters. In reply, Mr. Morgan was informed that it was not; no such officer being in existence at the present time. Mr. Poole said that, with regard to the front of the market-house, it was the duty of the lessee to sweep that, and it was duly specified in the contract. He then read the section of the Act of Par) lament:— The occupiers of buildings and lands within or adjoining the streets shall, once in every day (Sunday excepted), before eight of the clock in the forenoon of each day. cause to be swept and cleansed the footways and pavements in front or at the side of their respective buildings and lands and every such oecupier making default herein, shall, for every such offence, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five shillings and for the purpose aforesaid, when any house shall be let in separate apartments, the person letting such apartments shall be deemed the occupier." Mr. Meredith thought it would be advisable to instruct the superintendent of police to see to it. Mr. Conway thought that notice by hand-bills, with the clause inserted, should be distributed throughout the town, with a notice that the penalty would be enforced. In the time of the old Commissioners, there was a penalty of 10s., but it was never enforced, and therefore the people took no notice of it. This suggestion was agreed to, and the clerk was ordered to attend to the matter in future. The report of the committee was then read. Present-J. H. Morgan, in the chair; Messrs. P. Morgan, Thomas Evans, J. Meredith, and C. Yarnold. The account of John and William Price, for curbing the footpaths in the Grofield, making culverts, &c., was laid before the committee—who recommended that the sum of X20 be paid to Messrs. Price, on account, and that the clerk consult competent persons respecting their charges for over work, such as for pitching, paving, steps, and culverts. The committee also recommended the payment of fl3 to James Moore, for a new cart, and L2 lOa. to William Jones, for hauling. At the conclusion, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Barton, lessees, attended, and paid the amount of the market tolls i in advance. The meeting then adjourned.
ABERTILLERY. ]
ABERTILLERY. It is with much pleasure we learn that a reading and improvement society is being established in this interest- ing and flourishing locality, and that under circumstances which at once secure the permanence and efficiency of the institution—the former by the liberal subscriptions of the proprietors and agents of the tin and coal works, and the latter by the judicious application of the same, in supplying the leading daily papers on the day of publica- tion, some provincial papers, and most of the serials in circulation, including a due proportion of those in the hen iaith Gymraeg" which are issued from the Welsh press. It is, moreover, intended, as early as convenient, to add a lending library, when "the right of women" to at least share the means of mental improvement, will be duly endorsed, and opportunities afforded for the en- largement and improvement of their social and maternal influences. We congratulate the society upon obtaining a most commodious room, in the new school-house, which is centrally situated, and forms a pleasing and command- ing object in the picturesque neighbourhood. The so- ciety is not hampered by any restrictions all are eligible to command its advantages daily from four till ten, by the prepayment of sixpence per month. And most sin- cerely do we trust that all, but the young men of the neighbourhood especially, will evince their appreciation of such advantages, established pre-eminently for their good, by immediately enrolling their names as subscribers. This is the least, and at the same time the best return I they can render. We heartily wish the society prosperity, and that its success may stimulate others to go and do hkewise." -4 Correspondent.
BLAINA.
BLAINA. PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL.—We are glad to hear that the Blaina Church Congregation are desirous of ex- pressing the grateful sense which they entertain of the zealous, efficient, and affectionate services rendered du- ring the last five years, by their late much-beloved curate, the Rev. David Morgan, who is about to be li- censed to the curacy of St. David's, Merthyr. Tydvil— by presenting him with a memorial of their sincere re- gard. Remembering the fact that the warm-hearted people of Blaina have lately to their power, yea, and beyond their power," contributed towards their beautiful church, now in course of erection, the 200 guinea organ, to be purchased, in lieu of the one destroyed by fire, with the old church, some time siuce—the national school room-several societies—and very recently, the handsome testimonial presented to the deservedly-es- teemed manager of the Blaina Iron Works, F. Levick, Esq., we feci we do them only justice in thus publicly recording this additional act of liberality and generous feeling.
BRYMAWR.
BRYMAWR. BUTCHERS' FEAST. On the night of -Wednesday, the 21st inst., the but- chers of the town, numbering about forty, were invited by Mr. W. Ford, grocer, tallow chandler, &c., to a sump- tuous supper, at the Griffin Inn, when the good things, provided in abundance, were creditable to the liberality and taste in catering of the worthy host, as well as the spirit of the entertainer. On the removal of the cloth, Mr. J. Lloyd, of the Castle Inn, was unanimously called to the chair. On taking the chair, Mr. J. Lloyd said this was an unusual treat from a tradesman. He had been in busi- ness many years; but never had the pleasure of sitting down to a feast similar to the present; and he thought that too much praise could not be bestowed upon Mr. Ford, for his hospitality, and the example which he had shown to others. He had known Mr. Ford for many years, and had always found him to be a man of honest and straightforward principle—always desirous to do good to his neighbour, and to extend the hand of fellow- ship to a deserving character. Mr. Ford was now going to be opposed in the tallow-chandling trade; but he hoped they would stand true to him, because he, for one, did not like to see the bread taken out of a neighbour's mouth by a stranger. Therefore, let them not send their fat away, or dispose of it to a stranger, in preference to a townsman. Indeed, he would say, that as long as he used the knife and steel, were ho twenty miles off, no one should have the fat but Mr. Ford. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Meredith, on being called upon by the Chairman, said that he hoped all the gentlemen present would con- tinue to encourage Mr. Ford as heretofore; and as for him. self, he would do so in every way be possibly could, pro- vided he found him the same man as he had been hereto- fore. (Hear.) The Chairman then observed that there was one gen- tleman present, an old and experienced hand in the trade, namely, Mr. Wheeler, and they would no doubt be very happy to hear something from him. Mr. Wheeler then observed that be had not been much in the habit of speaking in public, although they might fancy him strong and old enough to do so. He hoped, therefore, they would excuse him; but he wished every success to Mr. Ford and his family. Mr. T. Bevan proposed the health of Mr. Ford; and in doing so, said he did not intend to pass many co-mpli- ments but he must say that he had always found him a straightforward man, and, further, he had always eon- sidered him to be an honest and religious man. (The toast was given with musical honours and three cheers, and one cheer more for Mrs. Ford and the young Fords.) Mr. Ford, in rising to respond to the toast, said that he could not, with satisfaction to himself, express in terms strong enough, the heartfelt thanks that he felt at seeing so many of his supporters and friends present. That day five years he had first come to Brynmawr, and at that time they were all strangers to him but now their interests were bound up together, and they were, as he might say, connected by one long chain, not a link of of which he hoped would be allowed to be broken. He could not let the present opportunity pass without alluding to the observation which had dropped from their worthy Chairman, respecting the strangers who were going to oppose him. Indeed he had intended not to touch upon the subject; but as it had been broached, he would state that before he would be beaten by a stranger, or any other chandler, he had rather sacrifice everything in his possession. He trusted that before long he would be able to treat them to a similar feast, as he intended to socialize with his friends annually. (Hear, hear, and We will support you.") The Rev. H. Wilcox then rose, and observed that he was glad of the present opportunity of bearing testimony to the good character of Mr. Ford as a tradesman. He had never, it was true, sold him any tallow or other com- modity, but he had certainly purchased a good deal of him, and had always found him a fair dealer and f straightforward man; and he hoped that his v would continue to flow onwards as a st- may be able to invite his friends to a t nious feast many years. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Shortridge, Mr. Jeremiah, and Si also delivered some very congratulatory ao Ford—all of whom concluded by wishing and his family. 1 Mr. Ford then rose and proposed a vote the worthy host and Chairman, which was Mr. Wheeler, of Somerset-street. The Chairman then thanked the meeting honour which they had done him, after which this p. sing conviviality of the men of steel" broke up; bu previously to the party leaving the room, Mr. James Yatman, chandler to Mr. Ford, asked their permission to say a few words, and observed that he had lived with Mr. Ford for some time, and had at all times found him a kind and most friendly master-the same in the factory as out.
LLANELLY. ;
LLANELLY. EXTRAORDINARY AND ROMANTIC CASE.—Considerable sensation was occasioned in this usually quiet place, by a rumour that prevailed on Friday morning week, and which proved to be true, that a foreign noble, or pre- tended noble, had been arrested for endeavouring to effect an elopement with the daughter of D. Lewis, Esq., of Stradey. Many conflicting accounts of the affair were propagated, and the investigation which took place be- fore the magistrate, Mr. R. Goring Thomas, was con- ducted at the Station Hotel, and, in consequence, partook of a private aspect, which piqued the curiosity of the public, and invested the affair with an air of mystery. From inquiries, we learn that the prisoner, who repre- sented himself as Le Baron Glucky de Stenitzer," and an Hungarian refugee, obtained an introduction to Mr. Lewis and his family at Malvern, and managed to insi- nuate himself into the good graces of Mrs. Lewis. His son also paid court to Miss Lewis, and, favoured by the mother, seems to have been tolerably successful in his suit. They subsequently met at Brighton; but, from inquiries instituted by her father, it appeared that the so- called "Baron" was utterly unknown in the Austrian dominions, and, from other circumstances which were ascertained, he was led. to believe that he was an im- postor and an adventurer and, consequently, like a pru- dent parent, gave him to understand that his- visits were unacceptable. Finding, however, that the son still pro- secuted the suit, and obtained clandestine interviews with the young lady, Mr. Lewis wrote to him in August last, and distinctly forbade all further intercourse with any member of his family, and received a letter in reply from his father the Baron," in which threatening lan- guage was used towards him. Notwithstanding the prohibition, they, in the hope, it is alleged, of participating in the fortune they believed the young lady would inherit, persisted in maintaining a cor- respondence, and from some letters which fell into the hands of Mr. Lewis, he discovered that they in- tended visiting the vicinity of his mansion, and, at nightfall, to meet the young lady and carry her off. Measures were accordingly taken to frustrate this design and on Friday morning a sharp look-out was kept by one of Mr. Lewis' retainers, and by P.S. Lewis, and as the 8.20 train from Swansea was passing Stradey, a handker- chief was observed waving from the window of one car- riage, which was the preconcerted signal. Le Baron Glucky" was shortly afterwards taken into custody at Pembrey, by P.S. Lewis, and brought to Llanelly by the next up-train. At the following examination the fore- going facts were deposed to by Mr. Lewis, and the let- ters referred to were produced and read. Mr. Lewis also stated that he was apprehensive of a breach of the peace, unless the prisoner was required to give security for his good behaviour. The prisoner made a statement, in which he acknowledged he was not a baron, but was called by that title in his own country-that he was a native of Pesth, in Hungary, but was not a refugeo- that he has no estate or property, and had no calling or employment, but subsisted on money sent him by his brother, who is now resident in Russia. He further ad- mitted having seen the letter written to his son by Mr. Lewis, and he wrote the reply, and stated the object of his visit was for the purpose of seeing Mr. Lewis, in the presence of Mrs. Lewis. The magistrates required him to enter into his own recognisance in the sum of £ 100, and to find two sureties in X50 each, to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, and, in default of doing so, he was committed to the llouse of Correction, at Car- marthen, where he was conveyed in the afternoon. Bail was, we understand, tendered and accepted on Tuesday last, and the baron was then set at liberty.- Cambrian. LLANELLY MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.— The annual meeting of this excellent institution was held at the Society's rooms, Park-street, on Tuesday evening, and the report showed that the society was in a very prosperous state LECTURES.—Mr. Henry Vincent delivered his second and concluding lecture, on the Progressive tendencies of society in Great Britain," at the Llanelly School, on Wed- nesday evening last, to an overflowing audience. The Rev. D. Rees presided. The proceeds of the lectures will be applied for the benefit of the Young Men's Society.— On Friday evening, the Rev. H. Richard, secretary to the Peace Society, delivered a lecture in the Park-street chapel, on the" Origin, objects, and probable conse- quences of the war with Russia." There was a large num- ber of persons present, and the chair was occupied on this occasion also by the Rev. D. Rees. Messrs. Mason and Elkinton, of Pembrey Copper Works, have obtained a medal of honour at the Paris Universal Exhibition, and we undeistand that Mr. Elkin- ton will also receive the decoration of the Legion of Honour. One of Nasmy tli's steam hammers is now in course of erection at the Dafen Tin Works, near Llanelly, by Messrs. Phillips, Smith, and Co., the spirited proprietors of the works.
MACHEN.
MACHEN. A sermon was preached in the new church, lately erected in this parish, on Sunday last. November 25th, by the Rev. Alfred Hughes, in aid of the funds of the Incorporated Society for the Building of Churches and Chapels, and the Llandaff Diocesan Church Building Society. The collection amounted to X4 18s. 6d.
.PONTYPOOL.
PONTYPOOL. CHORAL SOCIETY.—We are much plea-el to observe that a choral society is about to be established in this town, under auspices which auger well for its permanence and prosperity. Mr. H. J. Groves, of Newport, is likely, we understand, to be appointed conductor and, we pre- sume, from the announcement in another co'umn, that sacred music will form the principal, if not the exclusive, study of the Society.—See Advt. THE NEW TOWN-HALL.—We understand it is in con- templation by the committee to give a musical entertain- ment of a high character and upon a grand scale, at the opening of the hall, now in course of erection by C. H. Leigh, Esq. The edifice will probably be completed within a few weeks, and a programme of the opening ceremony I will, of course, be issued. The arrangements for the con- cert have been entrusted to Mr. H. J. Groves, of New- port.
ABERDARE.
ABERDARE. PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO R. C. PARTRIDGE, ESQ. The workmen and agents of the Aberaman Works, desirous of showing some mark of respect to their excel- lent manager, Mr. R. C. Partridge, (nephew of the honourable proprietor, Mr. Crawshay Bailey, M.P.,) who has recently attained his majority, entered into a sub- scription for the purpose of presenting him with a suit- able testimonial. The committee to whom the manage- ment was entrusted judiciously selected a very elegant gold watch and costly chain as an appropriate souvenir and to this they added an exquisitely chased salver, both of which were supplied by Mr. Sherbourne, silversmith, of this town. The back of the watch was very neatly engraved with the crest of Mr. Partridge, surrounded by the following inscription Presented to R. C. Par- tridge, Esq., as a token of respect, by the Agents and Workmen of the Aberaman Works, November, 1855." The centre of the salver was also engraved in a precisely similar manner. The presentation took place on Satur- day last, at the large room of the Swan Hotel, Aber- aman. There was a very large attendance, the room being crowded almost to suffocation, and every available nook, from the ceiling downwards, was occupied. Tha Aberaman band was in attendance, and added consi- derably to the pleasures of the evening. The chair was taken by Mr. David Williams, Ynys- cynon, and the vice-chair was ably filled by the Rev. T. Price, of Abcrdare. The Chairman opened the- proceedings with his cha- racteristic humour, which is wont to keep the table in a roar," but which cannot be transferred to paper with- out destroying its peculiar pungency. He alluded at some length to the great interest that he felt in Aber- dare, which had become, as it were, an essential part of his very nature; and he traced with some minuteness-, the rapid development of the district, which in a few years had increased from 6,000 to 21,000 inhabitants. The immediate cause of this enormous increase was to be found in the gigantic works, such as those of Aber- aman (of which their worthy guest is manager), that had within the last few years been established in this roman- tic valley. Referring more particularly to the special object of the meeting, he remarked that there was no man in existence who can please everybody. It is a great deal easier to make a thousand enemies than to purchase one friend. (Hear, hear.) An ill-considered word, uttered at an inappropriate moment, would fly with the rapidity of electricity through a whole parish, until it became an epithet of reproach against him who had uttered it, which years of exertion would fail to wipe out. (Hear, hear.) This night, however, he re- joiced to say, they had met, not as enemies,but as friends of their excellent guest, and had crowded together in such numbers, eager to testify the feelings of respect which they entertained towards their worthy manager. (Cheers.) W--r)iay be all very well, but it is not thp imond in the world. It will pur- \nd high station, both civil and 'e will never secure man a place e around him. (Cheers.) No; uust possess not a few of the tdorn the greatest of mankind Tere many witnesses who mng friend possessed not a e well remembered the time came into this neigh- age. lie (Mr. P.) then e works which he had to advantage c-f a governor -oughly master of the business, <ji everything on the premises, looked it his capital—not a very unusual or sur- p -6 occurrence—sooner than it could be obtained. Under such able tuition, it was, perhaps, not very re- markable that Mr. Partridge should have acquired a pretty extensive general knowledge of the various branches of the works!; but that he should have fitted himself at 21 years of age, to take the responsibility of managing so extensive a concern; showed that he must be possessed of no ordinary amount of abilities and application. (Ap.. plause.) He (the Chairman) need hardly say that to ma- nage such an undertaking, in such a manner as would at once give satisfaction both to the proprietor and to the workmen, was no easy task. There is a sort of diverse unity of interest, so to speak, between the employer and the employed; and though the ono cannot go on without the other, there is not uufrequently a jarring between them. The manager unites in one, the master and the workman-partaking partly the character of both-and to discharge the duties of such a situation with the entire approval of all parties is an achievement of which a man may well be pro-ud. Mr. Partridge had don& this; and he (Mr. Williams; was pleased to find that the workmen appreciated the worth of a manager who had at all times a hand to assist and a heart to feel for another. He had often wished for the opportunity of showing some token of respect to this gentleman, and he rejoiced that this op- portunity was afforded to-night. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Lewis (the oldest agent at the Works) said he had been selected as the unworthy medium of presenting this humble, but he hoped gratifying testimcnial to their worthy manager, who, during his residence amongst them, had, by his straightforward and honourable cou- duct, won the respect and esteem of every agent and workman at Aberaman. He had known Mr. Partridge from his boyhood, and would testify not only to the great abilities which he possessed, but also to his personal worth, and the kindly feeling which he always evinced towards all around him. (Cheers.) It was, he was sure, a source of the greatest pleasure, both to the agents and workmen, of whom, on the present occasion, he might be considered as the representative, to give this faint ex- pression to their feelings; and in their name he begged their honoured guest to accept of this-watch, chain, and salver-to take care of them, that they may be handed down to his children and his children's children, that generations yet unborn may see how their parent or grand- sire was respected at 21 years of age by the agents and workmen under him.—Mr. Lewis then placed the chain around the neck of the worthy recipient, amidst the loud and protracted cheering of the meeting. Mr. Partridge, whose rising to return thanks, was the signal for renewed applause, was evidently much evercome by the hearty reception which he had met with, and the substantial token of esteem with which he had just been invested. Words, he said, were altogether in- adequate to convey to them the feelings with which he was animated on that occasion, and his full appreciation of the kindness which they had just shown him. Du. ring the seven or eight years which he had resided amongst them, he had always done his best, not only for the interest of his honoured relative, Mr. Bailey, but for the agents and workmen employed under him. (Loud applause.) AVhen he first came to Aberaman, hqknew very little about ironworks, but thanks to the. agents and others employed, he had since learned something) and hoped yet to acquire a great deal more, both for their sakes, and for tho sake of Mr. Bailey. (Cheers.) He must, however, confess that he was quite ignorant of any particular merits on his part, which in any way entitled him to such an honour as they had that night been pleased to confer upon him. While he fully reciprocated the kindly feeling which had always been shown him by every man upon the works (and most ungrateful should he be if lie did otherwise), he had not consciously, courted the favour of any man. The only guide of his conduct, had been his sense of what is right between the employer and the employed; but he must confess that, while endeavouring to carry this out to the fullest ex- tbnt, he had secured the affections of those over whom he was placed. (Cheers.) Rest assured that the pleasing recollections of this evening would not be easily obli- terated from his memory and he hoped that the elegant testimonial with which he hadj ust been presented, would, as their chairman had expressed it, tend still further to cement the friendly feelings, which, he was proud to say, now existed between them. (Cheers.) It should be hi3 care to do nothing by which he should forfeit their good opinions, of which he had ju3t had so convincing a tes- timony. (Loud applause.) In conclusion, he would only thank them, which he did with the utmost sincerity, for the substantial testimony of their approval, which had that evening been given him; and he hoped that this elegant gold watch would descend as an heir-loom to the family for generations to come. (Cheers.) The Rev. Mr. Davies said he did not intend trespass- ing upon the meeting beyond a very few moments, first, because it would be out of place; secondly, because there were more able speakers to follow and thirdly, because he had no speech to make, a reason which some might consider sufficient in itself. He was something like the French lady, who wrote to her husband to this effect:—" Dear husband,—I write to you, because I have nothing to do, and I finish my letter because I have nothing to say." (Laughter.) Having only been a resi- dent in the town for some twelve or thirteen months, he would rather leave the little space which bad been allotted to him, to be occupied by those who had been longer connected with the locality. He must, how- ever, say that he felt great pleasure in being present that evening; because, from his acquaintance with that gen- tleman, hs was fully persuaded that Mr. Partridge well deserved the testimonial presented to him that night. Not only did it reflect the greatest credit upon Mr. Par- tridge but also upon the agents and workmen employed at the Aberaman works. (Cheers.) And he would here remark, that he had noticed in Aberdare one thing which particularly pleased him, and it was the character of independence and freedom which animated the inhabi- tants, combined with the most perfect respect to all above them. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Partridge, as they had already been told, had succeeded in gaining the respect and confidence of those over whom he is placed, and they would all echo the wish, that he may long live to enjoy their esteem, and that, as he grows older, that kindly feeling would deepen more and more, and extend to a still larger circle of acquaintances. When the attempt was recently made to establish a reading-room at Aberaman, at the preliminary meeting over which their worthy chairman presided, Mr. Partridge intimated his readiness to render any assistance in his power, and had since succeeded in getting both Mr. and Mrs. Bailey to subscribe towards that desirable object. (Cheers.) He (Mr. Davies) sincerely believed that their excellent guest not only took an interest in the work which he manages, but an earnest desire for the prosperity of the place, and the general morality of its inhabitants. (Cheers.) In conclusion, he expressed a hope that the contributors as well as the receiver would long be spared, and that the handsome testimonial which had just been presented, would be handed down from generation to generation, as a token of the esteem in which their honoured ancestor was held in the days of his youth. (Loud cheering.) The Rev. T. Price, who next addressed the meeting, said he really felt it to be an honour to have been invited on the present occasion, especially as he was not imme- diately connected with the works, and had done nothing by way of contributing towards this beautiful testimonial. It was, to him, always a source of pleasure to mix up with the workmen on these auspicious occasions. (Cheers.) The Scriptures teach us to pay tribute to whom tribute is due, and honour to whom honour is due. They were now met to carry out the latter of these injunctions. In Aberdare, he believed there were many deserving of similar marks of public approbation, and he was glad to find that, in this respect, the workmen had set a noble example. (Cheers.) Mr. Partridge, he had reason to know, holds a place in the hearts of the great majority, if not of all, the agents and workmen whom he was now addressing, or who are employed upon the works. He knew from personal conversation with the men, how much their worthy guest is respected by them generally. Mr. Partridge was always spoken of as a man who was accessible, and who would listen to what the workmen had to say, or any little complaints which they might have to make. This was a great thing, and it almost always resulted in the cultivation of a friendly feeling between the emplo-yer and the employed. (Cheers.) Their honoured guest had first come amongst them almost a boy from school, without having had any very great experience as an iron master or manager, but he would be bound to say,, if the experiment could be made, that iron would be feu-nd in his veins. (Cheers and laughter.) It is sufficient to know that he is a descendant of the great iron icings—the Bailey's, to enable one to predict that he will have n successful and brilliant career. (Cheers.) Mr. Partridge had told them that he had learned much since he had been at Aberaman, and no doubt his honoured relative had taught him much, but he bad, no doubt, learned a great deal more as to tho practical carrying on of the- works from the workmen themselves. (Hear, hear.) He was glad to hear his young, friend acknowledge that he had been taught, and hoped that as he grow older and more experienced, the feeling of respect which existed between himself and the workmen, would be deepened and rendered more lasting. (Cheers.) He (Mr. P.) must also say, that he thought the object which had called them together that evening, redounds as much to the honour of the men as to Mr. Partridge. He honoured them for the creditable trait in their character which this evidenced. Where the idea originated, whether with the agents or the workmen, he knew not—it could not come from them all at once—but the voluntary way in which they had come forward to contribute to it, could not be too much applauded. Nothing like pressure had been used. Every man had the option of giving his sixpence, shilling, or half-crown as he pleased,, or to refuse altogether if he thought fit, or could not afford it, and no one would have looked upon him the worse for so doing. But every man had come forward with alacrity to render his humble assistance, and he was glad to say it would go forth to the world that Mr. Bailey's workmen had shown that they knew how to appreciate the kindly feeling and straightforward conduct of their manager, and that they were determined not to allow suoh nobleness of heart to go unrewarded. (Cheers.) It was true that Mr. Partridge could afford to buy a watch and a piece of plate such as that which they had presented him with, but it would be all the more prized, because it was- their gift. It would also- have a beneficial tendency; and he (Mr Price) could well fancy that it would be a hard job for any one to create a division between the manager and the workmen, at Aberaman, for a long time to come. Some new elements must come into the works before any such misunderstanding eculd arise. The very look of that beautiful watch would, on the one hand, prevent the workmen from asking anything that was unreasonable— and, on the other, it would prevent Mr. Partridge from uttering a harsh word to any one of that noble band, who were here assembled on the 24th of November, 1855, to do him this great honour. (Cheers.) A time might come when a king should reign who did not know Joseph;" but so long as "Joseph" was with them—so long as Mr. Partridge and the present race of workmen were alive—the proceedings of this evening would be looked to with a great degree of pleasure, and that re lection would tend to bind them more closely together. (Loud cheering.) With regard to Mr. Partridge him- self, the feeling with which he would look upon it would be one of pride and pleasure. And who should say how much good it may do him in his domestic affairs He is a batchelor, but not an old one—(laughter)—and he (Mr. Price) trusted it would not be long before they would have a glorious meeting to celebrate the marriage of Mr. Partridge. (Great applause). For conscience's sake let them see a Mrs. Partridge, and then they might expect some of the little Partridges, to which some of the preceding speakers had made reference, who would hand the watch in a line he cared not how long afterwards. A time may come, when their honoured guest might feel disposed to spend an evening now and then at the corn" mittee of the reading room, or of some other society having; for its object the elevation of the working men and they could fancy Mr. Partridge during the first six or twelve months of their married life, addressing her husband to this effect,—" You are always with those men, and I don't think you spend exactly as much time with me as you ought to do." "Look at this watch, my dear," he would reply; "how can I forget those men ? (Great laughter.) N Though many of them may be dead, yet their children are living, and I want the same feeling to exist between me and them, which formerly existed between me and their fathers; therefore, I can- not spend all my time with you, dearest." (Renewed laughter.) Depend upon it she would dismiss him with a smile, and bid him God speed. (Ch. ef s.) After giving a humourous sketch of his first entrance into Aberdare, and contrasting it with the state in which we at present found it, Mr. Price said he well remembered the time when the Aberaman Works, were very small, but every- body had confidence in the proprietor; they knew that he had plenty of cash, determination, and judgment, and they all. felt that the neignbourhood would be a rising one. He only hoped that Mr. Partridge would follow in the footsteps of his uncle, who, although perhaps pos- sessed of a rough exterior, there wa3 no one more re- spected in the county. The reverend gentleman con- cluded by wishing Mr. Partridge all the success which he had predicted would attend him, and resumed his seat amidst loud and continued cheering. Mr. Brewer also tendered his warmest congratulations to the worthy manager, and reminded him that the token of respect which had just been presented to him, though comparatively small in value, was given with a free heart, and with the fullest appreciation of his many admirable qualities, by the agents and workmen of Abernant. The Chairman then gave the health of Mr. Partridge, with three times three, which that gentleman very brieily acknowledged. This was followed by the health of the Agents and workmen," also proposed by the Chairman and that of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey." The latter was received with enthusiastic applause. Mr. Sherbourne having been called upon by the chair- man, said he was fully aware that some remarks were expected from him in the course of the evening; but as he could not claim the honour of being connected with the business which had called them together, except in the capacity of their silversmith, he should not venture to trespass upon their indulgence, beyond a very brief period. Indeed, in reference to the interesting event, which had called them together, but little need be said for it was one of those acts which speaks best for itself. (Cheers.) In it we discover a due appreciation of that which is good and excellent on the part of the subscri- pul bers to this handsome testimonial, and on the part of Th their worthy guest, signal worth and integrity. (Cheers.) hai We could wish that all men were alike in this particular, asls but how often do we see virtue unrewarded, and men's she noblest acts pass unheeded. With those who were here pie assembled, he was happy to say it was far otherwise, and me they had this night given a convincing proof to the con- of trary. (Cheers.) The elegant present which they had just given to their esteemed and worthy friend Mr. Par- bri tridge, was a testimony which spoke louder than human of utterance, of the high regard and esteem in which they at held their honoured guest. On the part of that gen- wl tleman, the gift would doubtless be estimated, and would an tend still further to cement th? friendship which already WI existed between them, as well as develop to a still of greater extent, that kindly feeling which should ever he exist between the employer and the employed. (Cheers.) bi Most cordially did he congratulate Mr. Partridge upon tu this interesting event-an event which must not only be tt gratifying to that gentleman, to his family, and his ft] friends, but more especially to his honourable relative, rs Mr. Crawshay Bailey, the worthy proprietor of the very gc extensive iron works, of which their guest was the able bi manager. (Cheers). To Mr. Bailey it must be a source of great satisfaction to find his nephew so discharging p the various duties imposed upon him, by the responsible e: situation which he held, in such a manner as to com- h mand the respect and admiration of the numerous agents xi and workmen who were placed under him. (Loud cheers). 71 He would conclude with the hope that their young and « honoured friend would long be spared to reside amongst ] them, and to enjoy the good opinion of those around him, a of which this elegant present must be considered as only i a faint indication. (Loud cheering.) j Mr. J. Jones (Gwalch) recited the following lines, which he had written for the occasion :— i 0 tyred fv Awen, a dyrch i o'r hoiau ] I'n Partridge, wr wi%i,l,ii-eiii llvwydd diffael, 1 A dadgan ynhyglyw, ei fawrwych rhinweddau, < Tra cedyni golofnau y ddaenr ar <jael; Dedwyddweh dywyno o fewn ei fagwyrydd, Yn fywyd o fwynder a llawnder pen ll \d A'r liuan ddvsglaerwych fyth arno belvdro, A'i enw fo'n taenu yn glodfawr tnvy'n gwlad. Mae parch ac anrhydedd yn deilwng iawn iddo, Gan bob gradd o ddynion, hyfrydlon, heb frad, Y gweithwyr tâu" ydynt y cyntaf a nodwn, Ac hefyd y glowyr" mewn fÏ) ddlawn goffhad Agwyry' black band" grybny 11 wn yn nes*f, Ac hefyd y spiri" a'r goiiaid" yn nghyd. Y "fillers" a'r founders" a'r "llosgwyr mwa" hefyd, Ddadgan ei rhinweddau tra pery y byd. Yr oriawr hwn fyddo yn arwvdd diledryw O berffaith gurlyniad y gwei'nwyr heb ball, Ac hefyd y gadwyn" oreurawrddanrrosa, Na thorir yr undeb er ysiryw y fall. D Tra'r dymhestl yn rhllo-tra'r gwyut yn chwibanu, Tra'r mor ya trochioni-tra l!cng ar ei hynt, Tra bardd ae areithydd, yn bod yn y gwledydd, 0 bydded i'r undeb i bara t'el cynt. Llawenydd a llwyddiant mewn mwyniant dymunaf A phob rhyw gysuron a ddelo i'w rhan, A chaffed hir ddyddiau ac oes o ddel wydd wch I weini cyfiawnder rhwng meistr a'r gwan Ei enw fo'n uchel a pharchus trwy'r gwledydd, Tra dyfroedd yn Ngyuon ac Aman a Gwa'.vr, 0 bydded ei sedd yn ngalonau y gweithwyr, Ac yna fe'i perchir can' mlynedd i nawr. Yf oriawr er anrhydedd —a roddir Yn rhwydduyeii cin agwedd, A'r ga iwyn fwyn wiw s vyn wedd, Gyflwynir yn gyftawn-wedd. O gywir fron hygar fryd- -rlie'wn iddo Dair banllef uchelf-ryd; Tra bo'i waith a'i claith trwy'r byd, Ileed kelaeth iawn ei olud. Duet—Friendship," by Mr. Sherborne and Mr. Gawn. Mr. Lewis stated that in the crowded state of the room, it was impossible to protract the proceedings of the evening much longer, and he would, therefore, give them the health of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman as-one toast. It having been warmly received, The Rev. T. Price first respoaded with characteristic humour, expressing a hope that the next meeting of this I' kind, would be to present their worthy chairman with a valuable portrait of himself. A few words from the Chairman, brought the proceed- ings to a conclusion. LECTURE ON LEISUKE HOUllS.-A lecture on this fertile subject was delivered on the 20th instant, in con- nection with the Heol-y-felin Reading Room, by the Rev. E. Thomas, of Tredegar, at the Baptist Chapel. Mill-street. The price of admission was fixed sufficiently low to admit of all classes attending, and the eminently practical nature of the lecture was well calculated to be of considerable benefit to the working-classes. The lecturer, at considerable length and much ability, dwelt upon the advantages of spending spare moments in ra- tional entertainments. He forcibly pointed out that the man who spends his time in the alehouse, is not only poorer-morally and physically-than the man who spends his spare time in acquiring useful information, but is also much less fitted for work afterwards. The lecturer was listened to with much interest.—Mr. Thos. Williams ably presided. A vote of thanks to the lecturer and, ellairinan, proposed by the Rev. T. Price, enthusias- tically carried, concluded the meeting. As the first of a winter series of lectures in connection with the above institute, it is gratifying to notice that the attendance was large and respectable; and it is to be hoped this promise of the success of the institute will not be nipped in the bud." THE INQUEST ON THOMAS GILES. This adjourned in- quest was resumed on Tuesday, before G. Overton, Esq., at tliB Stag Inn, Mill-street. There were a large number of witnesses examined; but the evidence, from its nature, was by no means conclusive as to how the injuries which caused the unfortunate man's death were caused. The facts may be thus briefly stated :—On Saturday, the 27th of October,, the deceased, who was a young man of 28, and worked in No. 11 colliery, on the Skuborwen Works, had been drinking with a fellow workman, named David Griffiths, and having got pretty well dTunk, they left the Mount 1. ieasant about 11 o'clock at night. It was not moonlight, and beine,. by no means sober, Griffiths lost sight of Giles, and he then returned to the Mount Plea- sant. From this point, the direct evidence is at an end, and the statements of the unfortunate man himself, given to others before he died, is all that has transpired. He told his wife and several workmen that soon after leaving the public-house, four men ran after him and beat him very badly. He did not know two of them; but the other two he believed were David Pearce and John Pearce, for he heard the other men say, Pearce kick him to j h- He managed to get towards home, and after go- ing to more than one place, he went to William Hopkin's, where they put a plaistcr on a cut on his head, which he said bad bean caused by David Pearce kicking him. He then went home, where David Griffiths came to see him, having heard at the Mount Pleasant that he had been in- jured. Giles' mother was dressing head when Griffiths came in. Griffiths said he would be better the next day, and it was not worth sending for the doctor. They then had some beer in the house together. On Monday, the deceased went to his work, but he complained much of his head when he came home; and he continued to get worse till Saturday week, when he died. Mr. D. Davies, surgeon, was called in a few days before his death;. but, strange to say, they tried rather to conceal the wound in his head, and when Mr. Davies saw it, they said it was nothing L Erysipelas, however, ensued, and caused death. At the inquest, Mr. Davies said be had made a post- mortem examination, but he could find no fracture of the skull. Dentil no doubt was caused by inflammation on the brain. The erysipelas was most probably caused by the wound, and the deceased not paying proper attention to himself. The Coroner said since the last adjournment he had taken some pains to examine the authorities, and to consider the matter; and he was now inclined to be- lieve that if a man receives a wound,, and dies in conse- quence of that wound, it must be considered as a case of manslaughter. Tho case was different where a man caught some infectious and fatal disease after the accident. But where a man having received a wound, and erysi- pelas arises from that wound and proves fatal, he had no doubt that case was just the same as if a mortal wound had been received in the first instance.—The inquest was agalT1 adjourned. FATAL ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held before G. Overton, Esq., coroner, on Saturday, on the death of a labourer, named James Sullivan. It appeared that while working, with several other men, on a patch belonging to the Gadlys Iron Company, a large quantity of earth fell upon him, and injured him so severely, that he died shortly afterwards. The patch was not more than eight feet high, at the place where the accident happened. A verdict of "Accidental death, was returned.
CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Saturday last, John Jefferies, a Cardiff pilot, recently appointed for this port, while cruising'in Penarth roids, had ocecasion to draw a bucket of water, and while in the act of doing so the boat jibed, when the boom struck him overboard. The man in the b )-it endeavoured to stay her, but could not do so, there being a very heavy swell on at the time, with light wind. Jefferies swam for some time, but be- fore any assistance could come to him he sank. He had only commenced piloting the previous day, and he leaves a wite and family totally unprovided for.
HERTHYK.
HERTHYK. POLICE COURT.—MONDAY. [Before J. C. Fowler a id W. Tao.uus, Esqrs.] William Thomas and Watkin Watkins were fined 5s. each, for being drunk and disorderly. FELONY.—Ellen Evans, a miserable looking woman, was charged with stealing a shawl, from the Three Mariners' public-house, on Friday. Mrs. Jones, wife of the prosecutor, said she saw the shawl on tiie settle just before the prisoner came in. She left Evans drinking a glass of beer while she went into another room, and when she returned the prisoner and the shawl were gone. When Sergeant Matthew apprehended, her in another A 11