Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

The evenue. Abstract of the Net l'ro.luct" of tlie Kevenue of Great Bri- tain. in the Wars and Quarters ciir'cd Jm. ft. ISIS, to Jan. 5. IS iJ). shllwiug the Increase or Dei rease on eycli heiici thereof. Qrs. emicd J an..5. -*■ Increase. Decrease. 18-18. 18-19. £ £ £ £ Customs 4,Ut.8<5-> J,C82 395, 571'.M. Excise 3 2)1188.| 3 25 i lt>*2 (1.27!): Stamps I,.lii I.8a5; 1 .-1/ !)'2.'257 Taxes I,!)H.7S:{! 1 0il.nl!! «.S30 P,opi,,t, 4*24 »)l; PostO¡i,¡ 2H8 IKIIJ: JUS.KOO; 10110 Cr, -lil.O'O 3 10 00U Mis,el II 7-1(5 VI 7 '!) 9 Tillp Moneys, \xv 31) (;1 4 2,18.l?!> 177,51)5 Repayment or Ad. vances. 7 J 0-18 14 r,(i,i; 17, su?.-217' 1.0,390 9 Deduct I)ecre:ise. 150 330 Increase on Quarter. GS6S27 ears ended J*n a. I, A N Increase. Decrease ISIS. IS I!) £ £ £ £ CIK'PIIH lrt.nia.20* l8,!)2».3<-0i 9H.IW'! r.xcls- 1,73' .7 1(5 1*2,S32.140 1,101, !!)4 Stamps G.Old,.>!(>! (5.1 10 SH;' 8IS.0S Tax" 4 331,' (>! 4.314,7011 19 857 Pro-ie.* v Ta\ 5,lj0,sn|i 5.3I7..V.5! 103 )30 Post O.'l'ice 8(51.0001 776.(10-')! 83,000 Crown Lands 77 O'Klj SI.OOil 4.000 M isce'! ancoas. 184 920' I0!(i(5j 83,7(10 Imp. Moneys. Ac.! 2Hi,(i:i*2j 1,024,1,89 79:.),047' Kepavinent of Ad vancej 5 4 040 4:4,*251 149 795 •18,397..Wt; 49 931,523. '27.'<>3 1.293,510 Deduct Decrease..J 1.2'J3,51ti Increase on the Year 1,533,957

V » HI T e A II »tr » JL a.. > it Last Quar. 16 day 6 S4 M 10 [1 W AT 1: K. I FAIRS AND rarnareunLn«r p a REMARKABLE. DAYS. TM.H'K.TM. H'M" 14 14 M 1 after Epiphany 0 34' 0 67 2 38 3 0 15 15 M fi'anwenog 1 "20 1 42 3 '11 3 45 lfi 10 Tn Br»if*h y cafn. Caerwys 2 7 2 30 4 1(1 4 38 17 17 W First Parliament 1209 3 6 3 31 5 9 5 4 0 18 18 Tli <) (1 Twelfth l>ay 4 13 4 5» 6 16 6 52 1!) 19 K Ho ywell 5 25 0 0 7 27 8 20 'JO -S Fabian 0 30 6 5.5 8 32 8 40 We shall be obliged by a week's notice of fairw to be held

SATURDAY, JAN. 13th, 1849. doP- The demise of the Parliamentary Represen- tative of the united Boroughs of Cardigan, Aberystwyth, Lampeter, and Adpar, has left a vacancy much to be regretted in the ranks of the noble and honest few who may justly be called real and staunch Reformers. Than Pryse Pryse, Esq of Gogerddan, few who profess the principles of progress were more consistent and more diligent. He had represented the Cardan Boroughs for thirty years, to the thoroug s tisfaction of the constituency in general ft- even those who were behind him in respet to liberal and extended views of policy, culd not but admire the rectitude of his intations, the urbanity of his manners, and the manly straightforwardness of his caree. During the whole of that period he umlinr.'ngly, and zealously, and wh; t is more, disceetly, ad- vocated and advanced the princip^s of pro- gress. He was, in fact, one of the ew whose adhesion to a cause is in itself a strong presumptive evidence that the ause so adhered to must be right; for h; private virtues were such as to give vnlt. to his public declarations and opinions What if his votes were silent as respects oral itterance -they were accompanied by an eloquence of more enduring value-that of a cleir head, an honest heart, and a truly vigoi us and comprehensive patriotism—a patriotism that looked beyond the mere passing iuterets of a moment, and regarded in all its leinth and breadth and depth, the future and t.e en- during welfare of father-land. Yes during more than a quarter of, cen tury Mr. Pryse has advocated the prin iples of social and political progress in such anode as to shew that advocacy may he made syno- nymous with adcancentl llt: for on all the great questions of Reform he was not mly found on the popular side, but aiding the popular movements by an infusion of hll- perate and discreet forethought, no less tlan of ardent zeal, in all that was uudertakenon their behalf. Thus much, from our own knowledge, ve have spoken of the political merits of tie deceased Touching' his private virtues, oir truthful and talented contemporary-' TIe \Velsh,uan'-thus remarks To say that the deceased gentleman was universally beloved and lamented, would be to use the tamest common-place language of the day for if to live ho- nestly, with strict integrity, with undeviating straight- forwardness and fearless independellee,-to be in once a good father, a kind neighbour, all excellent landlord, a couri -oua and ufltable philantrophist, and a sturdy stickler for the liberty of his fellow countrymen, could earn the love alld t'steem of llis friends, the admira- tion of his neighbours and constituent*, and the appro- bation of his God, then has the lamented Mr. Pryse Pryse wreathed for himself a coronal more lasting than any of earthly form or mould. His unswerving in- tegrity and uprightness of principles, if it could not gain the sympathy and esteem of his political oppo- nents, at least bespoke their earnest admiration in favour of his honesty and ardour. We regret to learn that the eldest son of the deceased has declined competing' for the vacant seat: not that other and more expe- rienced candidates will not be forthcoming, but because it is always desirable to recruit a good cause by as many fresh infusions may be,-the great adversary, Death, being con- stantly at work to stnke down the ablest, the wisest, and the best 'riie says We are given to understand that the general feeling at Aberystwyth is in favour of that true patriot Mr. "William Williams, late M. P. for Coventry and we believe the electors would confer more honour on them- selves than on that gentleman if they selected him as their representative. Other gentlemen, including Mr. W. II. Lewis, of Clynfiew, and Mr. Miles Harford, of Bristol, who was defeated by Mr. Pryse, at the last contested election, have also been spoken of as can- didates in the Conservative interest. Of course, these are rumours merely but even as rumours, they possess a passing in- terest. Another week will confirm or dispel them. At any rate they indicate the temper j of men's minds. We perfectly agree with our contemporary, in Lis estimation of the character of Mr. Wil- liams, the late Member for Coventry The ardour of that gentleman's patriotism has been shewn in deeds no less than in words. He has not only written ably in promotion of the Welsh interests, but has aided them largely by his pui-se aud is even now, as we are most credibly informed, about to make a tour of the Southern Counties of the Princi- pality, in order, if possible, to excite the public mind on behalf of the projected school- masters' colleire. This agitation on behalf of a much needed institution would be most desirable even under ordinary circiiiiistaiiees but it is most em- phatically necessary in a part of the world where itinerant speechifiers are going about, from town to town, and from village to vil- lage. prating against the dreadful sin of re- ceiving State aid in the matter of education- and lauding the voluntary principle to theskies as fully adequate to the task of national rege- neration; whilst they are themselves so utterly ignorant of the most common principles of language, that it would be a charity to send thelll a Murray's grammar. A private letter written to us upon this very fact, most properly observesIf utterly uneducated men are fit to advocate the cause of education, it is about time to give the whole tiling up to be damned by their block- headism and ignorance." We do not, it is true, agree entirely with Mr. Williams on all points, touching the state of morals and education in Wales. VVe think that he attaches too much importance to the Blue Books. It is natural that he should, since they are the result of his demand for an enquiry. But we also feel asssured that he is earnest and sincere, as well as dili- gent and active, in promoting Welsh interests in all that regards the moral and intellectual and social advancement of the people. And, this being the case, we care not one fig for minor (differences. Men cannot go far wrong, in the long run, who act upon princip'es of pure benevolence and sterling patriotism unless, indeed, they are the slaves and serfs of some net theory that, has enchained their reasoning powers, and made a close prisoner of their understanding, giving to their imagi- r) 0 nation the task of iailor. From this mental infirmity Mr. Williams is free: and we have the vanity to feel assured that a perusal of that which has been, f.om time to time, put forth in the Herald' touch- ing the state of morals and mental culture in Wale, may tend to modify a few misconcep- tions on his part. That the Cardigan Boroughs cannot make a better choice, nor one more truly honourable to both parties, we feel assured and we sincerely hope, that a requisition to the honourable ex-member for Coventry will be forthwith forwarded, and complied with. But to return to the melancholy event that has made the Parliamentary representation of the Cardigan Boroughs an object of anxiety and interest. Let the future representation of these Boroughs be conferred on whom it may- even though the local interests repair their loss, the demise of such a man as Mr. Pryse cannot easily be repaired to the community. In him the reform interest has lost a friend, a support, a monument, and an example. The memory that survives may be immortal but its immortality is cold and cheerless com- pared with the vitality, of earthly hopes and earthly interests, which it has left to look out for other agents and other representatives.— Say what we may, in our wish to embalm the memory of the dead-that memory is devoid of the stirring quickening impulse of the living man, HE is gathered to his fathers and his place on earth will know him no more: One consolation alone remains-that of emulating the example which he set, and retaining on the records of a grateful memory a deep and indelible impression of his virtues Such men are to be prized.—Gifted with steadv rather than shining virtues, they are more useful than known to fiiiiie and their course is like that of the dew, which descends unseen, and unseen refreshes and exhales. They do much to advance the best interests of their race, for alike by their public and their private virtues Thev raise the standard of morals,and arrest the progress of degeneracy." The revenue accounts ending on the 5th of the present month, as compared with those of the corresponding period of 1848, are favour- able alike on the quarter and on the year, ge- nerally speaking, and indicate a gradual re- turn to that prosperity which so many causes had combined to impair The relative increase on the year is 1,533,957 and that of the quarter 6^6,827/ Of the year's increase no less than I, I () I ,:N41. accrues from the re- venue drawn from Excise The relative increase on the corresponding ciuarter of 184S, is thus made tip- Customs' Increase 1:570,533 Excise, do 6,279 Taxes,do. 6;!30 Miscellaneous, do 9,963 China Money, do. 81.284 Imprest, &c., do. do 93,281 Repayments, do 66,647 Total E837,2 17 Stamps' Decrease £ 92,257 Property Tax, do. 38,133 Post OtHce, do 10.000 Crown Lands, do 10,000 Total f 150,390 Making a net increase of £ 6^6,827 In the a rticle of cash in hand the Govern- ment is not, however, quite so well off as in the January of LAST year. The sui-pliis of ttie Consolidated fllnd at that period was 882,548l It is now only 560,543/. so that the present year is being begun with a comparative di- minution of 322,0051. sterling. We have every reason, however, from the general aspect of trade, to warrant the trust that the country has weathered the storm and that thing's have a marked tendency to improvement. So he it The late period in the week at which we received the letter, published in the Herald' of this day se'nnight, signed NV. C Totton, in conjunction with the pressure of duty im- posed by the protracted Sessions, precluded observation or comment of any kind. We, therefore, simply inserted the communication, although certainly not a little startled at its tenor. In the pages of this NN-eek's Her-,ild' will be seen a letter from Llanllechid, signed "Gwladg-arwr," which pre-occupies the ground we intended to have taken. What DOES the Rev. W. C. Totton really mean when he says that the publica- tion," of the notice, touching the projected scholarships so nefariously sought to be manufactured out of Dr. Glynne's charity, was UNAUTHORIZED" by him or any other party connected with the government of the school? C, Is he so mean as to resort to a puerile quib- ble,-weak enough not to know that printing and circulating constitute publication,—or un- able honestly to avow that the signature of his reverend name to the notice was a forg-ery ? He must be in one of these three condi- tional positions, foi there are none other which he can occupy. In which of these then does he really stand. His statement is that the publication of the notice respecting the projected Glynne scholarships at Friars' School has been un- authorized by him, or by any party connected with the government of the school." Now the notice was a printed one, signed by the rev gentleman's own name, and put into our hands by a party who had received it as a circular It must, therefore, be either a bona fide document or a forgery. If the lat- ter, why does not the rev. gentleman distinctly say so. If the former, why does he either descend to a childish quibble, or pretend, in fact, that printing and circulating do not con- stitute publication. 0 The true meaning of Mr. Totton may be, and doubtless is, that he did not authorize the publication of the document in the Herald'-a plea, for the truth of which, we frankly give him credit: but, if this species of publicity was the only one that Mr. Totton did not Authorize, his letter to us should have run thus — Sir,-Unautilot-ized by me you have given publicity in your journal, to a document which was only printed for private circulation-for a select few—and certainly never intended to meet the public eye, until it would be too late for the press as a public organ to make known and frustrate the scheme which is set forth to be in contemplation. Yours, &c.

STOnI.-On the morning of Wednesday last the weather was very stormy, and the wind blowing from the N.W. a fresh gale, the tide rose to a very unusual height, overflowing Turkey-shore, entering several of the houses there situated, and breaking over the Pier with great force. At eleven o'clock a brig was ob- served in the bay, near Llanddwyn, beating about, and at twelve it was supposed that she had run on shore, which, it is likely, she would have done, if the pilots stationed at Llanddwyn had not exerted their best efforts in rescuing her from her perilous position, and bring-ing her into the Menai Straits. She proved to be the Vcnilia, Capt. Martin, of Yarmouth, with a cargo of railway iron, from Bristol, for Liverpool. The Venilia was compelled to slip her anchor near Llanddwyn; but we believe it has since been re- covered. LAMENTABLE OCCURRENCE.—On Wednesday morn- ing it was reported at Carnarvon that a boat had been lost on the preceding evening, near the town. It was soon ascertained that such was unfortunately the case and that the boat had left the new ferry the preceding evening, at 9 o'clock,with 4 persons on board,namely— Mr. Humphreys, of Cerrig ybarcit, farmer, a nailor and shoemaker, living at Brynsciencyn, and the ferryman. It is supposed that during the storm the boat must have struck on one of the sand banks, on the Anglesey side, as she was there found the next morning im- bedded in the sand. None of the bodies have as yet been recovered. PETTY PROS ECUTI oN s.-We are sure the rate- payers of county rates will learn, with satisfaction, that the noble chairman of Quarter Sessions for this county gave public notice, before the Sessions were adjourned, on Friday, the 5th instant, that in conse- quence of the great number of petty prosecutions brought from Bangor, the Bench had come to the determination, for the future, not to allow costs in similar cases." It reminded us of the fable of the goose with the golden eggs. CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.—Traffic for the week ended 6th January, 1849 :-Coaching traffic, 7591. is. Ild. Parcels, 251. lIs. 3d,; Goods and Cattle, 1681. I2s, 2d. Steam Boats, 931, 138. 6d. | —Total, 1,0461. 18s. 10d. Siiip LAUNCH. We understand the fine ship Anne Mrlhitixh was launched from the building yard of Mr. Henry Jones, at Port Madoc, on Thursday morning, at half-past nine. There were a great number of spec- tators assembled, and the vessel entered the water ma- jestically, amidst the cheers and greetings of those present. The ship is the largest ever built in the port of Port Madoc, being about 400 tons register, and the model and workmanship, we are informed, does great credit to the builder. Her spirited owners, Messrs. J. J. Mellhuish an" Co., of Liverpool, entertained, at the launch dinner, a large company of the influential o-entry of the port and neighbourhood, and the success of the new ship was pledged in wine of the best quality. LLANDUDNO.—A fine schooner, from Ireland, was at anchor in this bay, on Wednesday. During the tremendous gale of the same night, she dragged both her anchors, and, for a few hours, lay high and dry upon the stony beach, near the Little Ormsllead. She was soon, however, overwhelmed oy the raging surf, her masts by the board," and her back broken she lay a helpless victim to the merciless element. Only a part of her hull and one mast now remains together. The planks of her deck and her other spars lay scat- tered on the beach. The helpless schooner had a cargo of Sulphur, from Wieklow, bound for Liverpool, her name is The Breese, of icklow. The crew, five in number are all safe, but were for several hours during the night lushed to the rigging. The sulphur from the mines of Ballymurtha Company of Wieklow, in Ireland, is esteemed to be next in quality to that of the celebrated mines in Sicily. On Wei! nesday last, Sir n. B. Williams Bulkeley, Baronet, Baron ilill, as is his custom at this inclement season of the year, benevolently distributed coals amongst the poor of the town of Beaumaris. I»KATMAHLS. — On Wednesday last, the body of Henry Priddick, the unfortunate man, who, with his fellow-boatman, was drowned oil Fryars about a week ago, by the capsizing of the boat, through a sudden squall of wind, was washed ashore, just opposite were the boat sank. The body was conveyed to the Town- hall, where, in the evening, an inquest was held before W. Jones, Esq., coroner. Verdict, Accidentally Drowned." The bodv was buried in Beaumaris church- yard on Thursday last. HOLYHEAD.—About 7 p.m., on Wednesday, the 10th inst., Dutch galliot, Anna Maria, from Liverpool for Dordt, with a cargo of salt, went ashore on the rocks to the southward of the graving dock pier. When she came to the hay it was blowing a strong gale from the W.X.W., the anchor not being able to hold her she drove ashore, and immediately became a total wreck, and, melancholy to relate, two were drowned. The others were saved by means of a rope from the vessel to the shore. As soon as the vessel was perceived to be driving, the life boat was instantly manned, and proceeded towards her, w'th the view of bringing the crew ashore. After making several fruitless attempts to board her, the life boat was com- pelled to return, for the sea was running mountains high and breaking over the vessel. Another gallant attempt was ultimately made, but with the like result. BALA UNION—At the Board of Guardians of this Union, held on Saturday, the Gth inst., Mr. Robert Jones, of Gwernhefiu, was elected master of the work- house, in the place of Mr. Wallis, deceased. BALA.—The monthly meeting of the Welsh Calvin- istic Methodists for the county of Merioneth was held at Bala on Wednesday and Thursday, the 3rd and 4th of January. Meetings of the elders and delegates from the different churches in connection with the body, were held on Thursday, when the financial and statis- tical details were investigated and reported upon. Also, doctrinal subjects, and the religious aspects of the times were discussed. At ten o'clock on Thursday the public meetings were commenced by Mr. David Wil- liams, of Tal-y-Sarnau, and a sermon was preached by the itev. John Jones, of Tal-v-Sarn, from St. Math, xx. 60. At two o'clock, Mr. David Hughes, Bryneg- lwys, read und preached, after which Mr. Lewis Morris preached from Isaiah ix. C, and the Rev. Richard Jones from Colossiaus iii. 2. The meeting at six o'clock wits commenced by Mr. E. Powell, of Holt, when the ReV. Richard Jones, of Llanfair, preached from I Cor. iv. 20, and the Rev. John Jones, of Tal-y- Sarn, from 1 Tlies. v. 19. At the commencement of the service the venerable Lewis Morris addressed the assembly on the subject of total abstinence. DOLGELLEY.—The annual ball in aid of the funds of the News Room, in this town, was held on the night of the 28th ultimo. The president was the venerable Sir W. Wynn. but, in consequence of his unavoidable absence, the management fell into the hands of the vice-president, Francis Ilallowes, Esq., Coed. The compmiy began to arrive at nine o'clock, and, by ten, there was as numerous and lively attendance of the Morwynion Olan Meirionydd," as has been our lot to receive for many years. The ball was opened by Mrs. Lloyd, Plan yn dre, and the Vice-president, and the dancing continued, without interruption, until four in the morning. There was an abundant supply of eat- ables as well as champagne, negus, &c., for those who chose them. In the absence of a correct list of the attendance, our correspondent avoids mentioning any names. We must not omit to notice that the band has much improved since the last ball. All were well pleased with the oleasure and comforts of the evening, and we think we are right in mentioning that this annual heat is now the chief re-union in the county. RVTHIN .-A meeting of the inhabitants was con- vened on Thursday evening, the 4th inst., in the Town Hall, for the purpose of making arrangements to cele- brate the coming of age of Joseph Peers, jun., Esq., Plas Newydd On the motion of C. II, Chapman, Esq. seconded by Mr. William Pierce, William Jones, Esq., of Record-street took the chair, and stated that he should be ready to assist them to the best of his ability, in their endeavours to testify their esteem to Mr. Peers and his family. There was no man whom he held in higher estimation, and none who better de- served the good feeling and best regards of the inhabi- tants of that neighbourhood. They were at liberty to put his name down for any sum in reason, in aid of the proposed demonstration. Mr. Chapman said, knowing the high esteem in which the family of Plas Newydd was held by his townsmen, he had taken the liberty of sending a man round to solicit their atten- liberty of senditi, dance. Mr. and Mrs. Peers we:e so well known for their uniform kindness and charitable disposition, that he was sure it was quite unnecessary for him to ex- patiate upon them he felt assured that whatever arrangement they made for celebrating the coming of age of Joseph Peers, jun., that if they considered the poor at this inclement season, it would give the greatest satisfaction to the family of Plas Xewydd. He had prepared a form for their adoption. He would read it, and he should be happy to hear any proposi- tion from the gentlemen present. As will be seen by the advertisement in another column, it was finally arranged that a subscription be entered into for the purpose of giving tea, sugar, meat, bread, and coals, to the poor. A committee was formed for the pur- pose of collecting subscriptions, and making other ne- cessary arrangements, for the due celebration of the auspicious day; 521. was immediately subscribed in the room for distribution to the poor, which has been subsequently doubled, the list being liberally headed with lOt. by W. Jones, Esq., Record-street. It was also decided that a dinner should take place at the County Hall, Turf Tavern, and at the Royal Oak. A deputation waited upon Mr. West, at the Castle, when the honourable gentleman readily gave his consent to preside at the dinner at the County Hall. From the fund already in hand, the cotiin-iittw have determined upon dividing among the poor two fat oxen, 400 shil- ling loaves, twenty pounds worth of tea, ten do, of sugar, and the same amount in coals. Mr. Peers and his family may form some idea of the estimation in which they are held by the inhabitants of the neigh- bourhood, from the large number who have subscribed. It might have been still more gratifying, could they have beheld the ready and cheerful manner in which the subscriptions were paid up, many parties doubling the amount they had originally put down, most of the money being already in the hands of the treasurer. NUPTIAL FESTIViTIES -Rhosllanerchrugog was on the 2d inst. the scene of a happy festivity, to celebrate the marriage of the Rev P. M. Richards, incumbent of of that place, with Miss Harriet Hughes, daughter of John Hughes, Esq. of Pennant, when there was a large and joyous meeting of the children, singers, and others connected with the Church. The Rev. R. M. Bonner and family, the Rev. J. D. Edwards, and many ladies and gentlemen, formed a procession, with flags and banners, from the schools to the residence of the Rev. P. M. Richards. On their arrival, the Rev. R. M. Bon- nor delivered a short and appropriate address to the Rev. Gentleman and his bride, who returned with the procession to the schools, amidst the hearty plaudits of the multitude, who were then regaled with a plentiful supply of tea, currant bread, and other good things of the season. The friends and well-wishers of the happy couple (through the instrumentality of Mr- R. Lloyd, the schoolmaster), presented the Rev. Gentleman with a handsome Prayer Book, with a suitable inscription, expressive of the respect and esteem in which be is beld by his flock and hearers, by whose subscriptions the ex- pences of the day were defrayed. At five o'clock, the children were dismissed, their smiling faces evincing their delight at the treat which they had received. A large party then adjourned to the adjoining school- house, where they found the table loaded with good plum cake, wines, Sic. and the entertainment was en- livened with vocal and instrumental music. The visit- ors expressed their unanimous approbation of the ap- pearance and conduct of the children, of the arrange- ments in decorating the school, and of the ample provi- sion that had been made by the judicious management of the schoolmaster and schoolmistress,

Carnarvon Corporation. An adjourned meeting of the Council of this Bo- rough, was held on Monday last, for the purpose of receiving the accounts of the Corporation Receiver from the period of his appointment to the present time. The Mayor presided. Mr. Owen Roberts, of Dinas, (the receiver) produced an abstract of tbe accounts, and Mr. John Millington, jun., attended with the books, that the Council might compare the details with the abstract. f, After the accounts were read over by the Town Clerk, Mr. Owen Roberts said, he had been informed that some observations were made at a previous meet- ing which tended to give an impression to the public that the corporate property was not so well managed since he had been appointed the receiver as before. That previously the rental was 1,200/. This was not the fact; and, in support of what he then stated, he produced the printed accounts for 1833. In that ac- count a great number of items were inserted as rental which were me.e casualties, but it would be seen that the actual rental was short of 8001. The present rental was 8601. He thought it unfair to make state- ments affecting the reputation of any party without giving that party an opportunity of setting himself right. A long discussion arose as to what was proper to be done, which ended in the appointment of a committee to examine the accounts presented and compare them with the several vouchers, previous to their being printed. From these accounts it appeared that the corporation was in arrears of interest on the 2t1,OOOl. to Mr. Asheton Smith of 1,4441. lis. 4<1. The Mayor observed that he understood that the debts, twelve or fifteen years ago, were not more than 12,0001. 0 The Town Clerk said that, it had been so stated by parties carrying out what was talked over at the Council out of doors. Mr. Jones said that the person who told him was not a member of the Council, nor, he believed, ever had been. The Town Clerk then read over a large list of items which had been paid with the money raised by Mr. Smith. When the accounts are published they will give the public no information how the property of the corpora- tion has been spent. But, we hope and believe, that our present Mayor will take care that the rights of the old burgesses, as well as those coming in under the New Corporation Act, are properly looked after. a

Carnarvon Natural History Society and Kluseum. RECOVERY OF AX ANCIENT SEPCLCIIRAL URN. The Rev. Thomas Davies, curate of Ilolvbead, hall- this week kindly presented to the museum of this so- ciety an elegant and well-preserved sepulchral, or funeral urn, filled with calcined bones. It was very recently discovered at Holyhead. It is evident, from the great care that must have. been taken when this precious relic of antiquity was entombed, as well as from the beautiful symmetry of the urn itself, that it contains the ashes of some dis- tinguished person. It was found enclosed in an outer urn of unbaked clay. This outer vessel was unfortunately broken at the time of its discovery; but, from the fragment* which are preserved, it is easy to perceive tnat even this urn was by no means destitute of either form or beauty, by its being completely encircled with linear devices. The admeasurement of the inner urn is as follows — perpendicular height, Scinches; diameter of tbw mouth at its widest part, 4 inches; diameter of the aperture, 3^ inches perpendicular height of the lid, 4 Shindies. The utn presents to the eye all that boldness of out- line, which is such a prominent feature in Roman urns, there is an entire absence of the small mouldings and circular channels about the hrim, which are the lead- ing features in urns of British origin. The entire of the outside is adorned with sal tires and zigzags the inside also is ornamented in a similar manner, so far 11. can be seen without removing the ashes. The lid or cover is in the form of the frustum of a hollow cone, but the zigzags are wanting, in short there are no delineations on it. The urn is made of clay thoroughly baked, and is only short of the modern glaze to give it a very gracGv ful appearance. Urns among the classical ancients were made of dif- ferent materials, of a roundish form, and swelling at the mouth. They were made use of, among the Greeks and Romans, for drawing lots out of. and for casting their votes into in the courts of judicature, &c. But the use they were most commonly applied to was to preserve the ashes and remains of the deceased, after they had been burnt upon the funeral pile. Urns were most commonly made of a mixture of sand and clay, of a bluish grev, blue, or red colour,. They differed from our earthenw-ire in three particu- lars first, they had no lead glitzing; secondly, they had more sand than clay in their composition and, thirdly, they were not baked in immediate contact with the flames of an open fire, but enclosed in large earthen vessels. Urns of metal belonged to perfons of rank. The urns used by the vulgar were generally of a larger sort, because the bone9, not being perfectly burnt, took up a larger space; besides, the same ura often nerved for both husband and wife, or sometimes for a whole fa- mily. We trust that now the museum of this society hns awakened a lively interest in its favour in the counties for which it was originally established, viz., CarnaP» von, Anglesey; and Merioneth, many will be induced to lend their assistance to give a permanence to the institution, and for that purpose will cheerfully co-ope- rate with the Curators of the Museum, nd entrust to their care such objects of antiquarian, local, or general interest, as will enrich the shelves and cases and, at the same time, be made available, under proper restric- tions, not only to visitors from a distance, but to those persons (and especially to the young) in the immediate vicinage of Carnarvon. Can any of our learned antiquarian friends acquaint us- 1. When the practice of burning human bodies on the pile originated in Britain ? 2. Whether the practice was only partial or ge- neral ? 3. What ceremonies were connected with it ? And what ceremonies took place at the entombment of the urn ? 4. Also, what ceremony attended the use of the IBch rymatory? And 5. When was the practice of burning the human body discontinued ?

DISCOVERY OF ANCIENT COINS.—Two large Ronian coins of Vespasian have been discovered this week at Segontium. The inscription on the reverse of one of them is FORTVNAT. tEDYCI. The legend is For- tune, standing with rudder and cornucopia. In the field S. C. On the obverse of the other coin i, a well preserved bare head of the Emperor. The inscription i. IMP. CAES. VESPASIAN. AVG. P.M. TRPP 'COS. The reverse is not so well preserved, but its legend may easily be traced; the word CAPTA is very legible. This coin was struck when Judea was sub-, dued. Judea is represented seated under a palm tree, weeping; verifying the prophecy of Isaiah-" And she being desolate shall sit upon the ground." Per- haps this is the most interesting in the whole series of Roman coins. THE TAL-Y-FOEL FERRY.—At a meeting of the Directors of the Menai Steam Navigation Company, directions were given to proceed with the additions to the present pier at Tal-y-foel, to enable the steamer to lie alongside. Directions were also given to prepare plans and specifications of the New Pier and Ferry Buildings, at Foel and that the company advertise for tenders without delay. We are glad to learn that everything in this undertaking is proceeding satisfac- torily and that the causes of the complaint of being delayed on either side of the Straits, from the inatten- tion of the ferrymen, or from the inconvenience of being landed on the sands, will be removed. We doubt not that all parties interested in the improve- ment of this ferry will, on the first clank of the mason's hammer, rally around those who have commmenced the good work, and render them fvery support in their power. LLANGEFNI.—The Rev. John Roberts, of Llangefni, has accepted the cordial and unanimous invitation of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Merthyr Tydfil, and will commence his pastorate on the 28th instant, the Rev. B. Williams, the former pastor having removed to Liverpool. The removal of such a talented minister as Mr. Roberts will be an acquisition to the Baptist denomination in the county, and will, we doubt not, fill the spacious chapel with a crowded and attentive auditory.-Tlie Principality. THE CWMGWDY AIURDEt.-Tlie lad, known as "Tom Williams," charged with the atrocious murder at Cwmgwdy, near Brecon, has, at length, been ap- prehended. He was taken at Ipswich, in Suffolk, on a charge of stealing a loaf of bread; and on being taken to the County Gaol, he was recognised by the descrip- tion in the Police Gazette.' He has since been iden- tified by Mr. Powell, his late employer, who brought the news to Brecon, on Monday last. Upwards of twenty persons had been previously apprehended in mistake in different parts of the kingdom.

FUNDS.—WKDNKSDAV.—Tlic Stock Market is ex- ceedingly quiet, hut firm. Consols realised — New Three-and-n-Quarter per Cents, are 801 to 90. Bank S'ock is 800 to 1111. Exchequer-bills (June) are 43*. ■ u 4(!.<. |)!>miuin. Neither the real nor speculative have been of any importance. Tho Foreign Securities have heen steady, Mexican Bonis are 2;),}- to 2;">\ Grenada maintain the rise to 8(j' rr.i Peruvian are 48^. Spanish Three per Cents. 2~4 ~>rtugi;ese Four per Cents, about 25J to 26J.— Dufc'i Two- md-a-lfalf per Cents, are 4S. to 49. Railway -bares are generally at about previous rates. Brighton ami North Stafford are rather better, and also Great Northern. Cotiiities are tlat. C< > it v I'xra A Mi i: — WEDNESDAY—A very limited su11■■■if :]jsl, Wheat having been received up to our market this week, the show of samples of that grain to-lav ♦riflinsr, and of very middling1 quality. On the wVr-. '1> demand for iiiostdesei-iptiotis was steady flill.% to those of Monday last. The im!iM-!s "f foreign Wheat since Saturday have heen coriA, 1 to 5,870 quarters, the whole have gone into bond. Fii e dry qualities moved off freely, at full rates of currency. In Barley, the supply of which was verv extensive, next to nothing was doing at the late decline in value. So little business was tran- sacted in Malt that the quotations were almost nomi- nal. The best parcels of Oats moved, off steadily all other kinds slowly fit last week's quotations. Beans, Peas, Indian Corn, and Meal were lower to purchase. In Flour we have no change to notice. Borsenii.,il,e' of the 6th savs, the evacution of Schleswig stems to he con- firmed. A native of Alt<*na also, who has just returned from Schleswig, says, that it was spoken of at the bead-quarters as IIn undoubted fact.