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NEATH.
NEATH. VALE OF NEATH BREWERY. Twy'sog Cymrie." Holy Sage in lonely cell, Wearing out life's evening ray, Strike thy bosom, Sage, and tell What is bliss, aud which the way. "Thus I spoke, and speaking, sighed, Scarce repressed the starting tear, When the smiling Sage rcplied- Come, my lad, and have some Beer. On the first day of this month, in one of the malt- bins of the Vale of Neath Brewery, which had been emptied a day or two before, sat down to the fare of the good and olden times, the men in the employment of the Vale of Neath and South Wales Brewery Co. At six o'clock precisely, ninety-seven happy fellows, in the most perfect order, had taken their places at the festive board, each section of men being marshal- led by the foreman of the department. The chair was filled by the stage manager, Mr Moir Tod, who was ably supported on the occasion by the vice-presidents- Mr Geo. F. Slater and Mr W. Hicks After grace had been said by the chairman, the bisiners, ot, the evening commenced; and we are sure the brave Guards at Waterloo did not more manfully obey the Duke's celebrated words Up Guards and at them," -than the men attacked, in good earnest, the roast beef and plum pudding: and perhaps we are not mistaken, if Inquisitoi, of London, would have thought the trouble too much to have travelled the distance to have had a bird's eye view of the scene. The room was tastefully ornamented with evergreens -lioops for chandeliers, &c.—and the well-known Williams, of Swansea, with his quadrille band, per- formed a variety of airs selected for the occasion. The vice-presidents were mostly engaged during the re- past io seeing that the men were properly attended to, whilst the chairman was paying attention to those at his end of the table. On the left of the chair we noticed Dr French, of Neath, who had been elected a few days before, by the men, as surgeon to the establishment. An esteemed friend, Mr Lewin Michael, of Swansea, sat on the right of the chair. The prevailing beverage .9f the evening, ot course, was XXX ale, which was abundantly supplied to the men, whose general ap- pearance, neat dress and excellent behaviour, did them great credit. The chairman and his friends left about half-past eight, when the men immediately filed up the chair from amongst themselves, TOWN HALL, FRIDAY, I ST JAN., 1841. [Magistrates present—P. Fredricks, Howel Gwyn. and Griffith Llewellyn, I' sqrs.] David Nicholas, of Aberavon, constable, was charged by J"hn Argus, (of (lie saiiie place, police officer, with violently assaulting him in the execution of his duty, on the 19th ult. Mr Hargreaves, solicitor, appeared for the defence. me From the evidence it seems Ulat the defendant, who was the worse for liquor, had been interrupting the passengers, who had arrived at Aberavon by the Monarch coach, for which he was remonstrated with by the complainant, and eventually taken into cus- tody. when the assault complained of took place. For the defence it was contenJed that the complainant was the first aggressor but, that in cons quence of the Jate hour on the previous day, at which the defendant bad been summoned to appear he had not had lime to obtain the attendance of his witnesses, and in mitiga- tion it was shown that he had been handcuffed the whole of the night in question to a grate in a room at the inn, without fir" or any other comfort. The ruagistratCl;, in consequence of the last repre- sentation, fined the-defendant in the mitigated penalty of 30s, iaclndioe costs, which was immediately paid, 1, and the parties til Hhe half. On Saturday last, a shocking accident occurred at Tynycaia, in the parish of Lantwit, near this town, to a little girl, aged 4 years, named Jane Thomas From inquiries we have made, we find that she was allowed by her parents to go out, on the afternoon in question, to play with some other children, and that during the time she was absent from home. she went into a neighbour's house where she was left for a short time aioag with her play fellows when, whilst endeavouring to light a stick at the fire, her clothes got ignited and she was so dreadfully burnt that she expired at four D'clock the following morning. ,#.ø,ø,#
SW ANSEA.
SW ANSEA. The Hon. Anthonv Murray is appointed to the Wasp brig of war, Vice Captain George Mnnsel re- moved upon his promotion. "#
BRIDGEND.
BRIDGEND. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE W. Wilkins, Esq., 0 of Sarn, near Bridgend, in this county, has forwarded, through the minister of the parish of Saint Bride's Minor, the liberal sum of JE5. to be distributed in coals among the poor of the said parish, and has given direction that his horse and cart should convey the coals to their respective houses. This praiseworthy example well merits to be recorded, more especially as there are no benefactions whatever belonging to the parish, and the oldest inhabitant never heard of any gift to the parish before. But that very excellent and charitable lady, Mrs G. Jenner, has most liberally distributed this year, and the year before, bed clothes and clothing among the poor of the said parish. In the next place, this very charitable deed of Mr Wil- kins deserves to be noticed, as that gentleman has only very lately purchased the estate at Sarn. Lastly, such a donation ought to be made public, in hopes that it may stimulate others to do the same.-(Froiji n. Correspondent.)
MERTHYR.
MERTHYR. In the Parish Church of Merthyr, in the year 1840. tkere were 129 christenings 361 bans ol marriagesi 328 weddings; and 439 funerals. Du. ring the quarter ending December 31, 101 mar riages were solemnized. Since the new regulations 1047 marriages have been solemnized in the above church. CORONER'S INQUEST.—On Monday, an inquest was heki at the Owaín Glyndwr. on the body ot Isaac Chine, aged 40, a native of Somerset, who Rppears to have come to this neighbourhood to obtain work. He ""<L first observed leaning against a shop door in :D1I.Jais on Friday night, and his forlorn appearance ■excited tiie compassion of a person in the employ ot Messrs Purnell anu Wiiliams, who humanely ilit, rested In his favour. He said lw was in great digress of mind and in want, ."everal ot.ier persons interested themselves about him, especially Mr Thomas Evans, the Manager of the Dowlais Iron Works, who went and spoke with him, and desired that he should be furnished with lodging and neces- saries, aud that he would lie answerable. Everything was done for the poor man. hut in spite of illI this care, be died on Saturday morning. The jury re turned a verdict of- Died by the visitation of Uoo." M. DE IIOVERE'S B.Lr,VVe learn itti great re- gret thatlhe ball mentioned in our last as the" benefit" ball of M. de Rovere, so far from having ln-ey bene- ficial to him actually resulted in a heavy loss. We regret this the more, as the universal esteem in which this gentleman is deservedly held had led us to expect that he would have been munificently supported on this occasion. DOWLAIS MUTUAL INSTRUCTION* SOCIETY. There was no lecture on Tuesday week in conse- quence of a meeting of the Odd Fellows,but on Tuesday last M. de Rovere gave his second lecture, when he commenced by reading several answers to questions which he had propounded at the previous lecture. Tiiese answers clearly proved the beneficial effect of the former lecture, many of them being given in a manner that evinced not only great attention in the writers, but exhibited much reflection. He then explained the origin of the division of months into weeks, showing that the adoption of seven days was long subsequent to that computation the phases of the moon were then demonstrated in order to corroborate his assertion. He then demonstrated how the earlier inhabitants of the earth succeeded in discovering the unerring principles upon which the knowledge of the relations of places on the surface of the terrestrial globe is founded, and by what means they ascertained the direction of the tour cardinal points. Proving that we Li are under great obligation to astronomy, since we are indebted to that science for our knowledge of the relations both of time—whether present, past, or future-and of places-whether near or distant. He spoke of the wonderful results obtained by the few preceding astronomical elementary discoveries, and alluded to the facility they bad given to us to investigate the celestial and terrestrial mechanism of the globes. The professor said—" Whilst we are surveying both celestial and terrestrial phenomenology. Let us not forget the principal object of our labours; let us remember at every station, even, if possible, at every step, that the ultimate eud of our excursion is the knowledge of the divine and human mind. Such is the blessed harbour towards which we, humble navi- gators on the scientific ocean, must direct all our conjoined efforts; and as long as I shall myself stand as one of the pilots of the newly launched bark of the institution, I will endeavour to steer it in a right direction to the designed spot, by means of what I call a powerful rudder I mean analogy. Analogy is a general principle upon which I have l'ountled a comparative system of instruction, which as a teacher I have applied to several branches of education." He then explained in a clear and comprehensive manner the analogy which he had discovered between the assemblage and constitution of signs and things. This new system is a development of the opinions he had already expressed. In order to convey to you," said the lecturer, a certain bird's eye view of my system, as well as of the efficiency of the means to this end, I am going to show to you, as briefly as possible, one of the ap- plications of the principle to our subject." The professor then delineated with a piece ot chalk, on a black board, the following synoptical table In explanation ot this table the professor then | said— We cannot penetrate into the mysteries of creation, but we know by revelation and intuition that the world on which and in which we live was formed by an everlasting power. But 1 have deduced from that fundamental notion, a simple consequence which naturall dlows from it. I am afraid white a great many people are very clear sight- ed with the corporeal eve, they are very blind with the mental one-want of due reflection and com- parison. Listen to analogy it will tell you that—vhen the Almighty Architect of the universe was pleased to call forth a certain ar- rangement of beings, he had previously in his mind the architypal ideas of his prorluctions; for these were the spontaneous expressions of a free will, of a combination, of an infinite love. Things and their multifarious com- binations are to the Divine min 1 what signs are to the human mind. The latter are the manifestation of man's will and limited power, and the former the mediate revelation of God's will and unlimited power. The whole assemblage of celestial and terrestrial substances, masses, sys- tpms. is comprehended II T¡¡ler the general term of nature, which is like a mirro reflecting the cogi- tative rays (thoughts) ema- nating from the Divine mind We can neither see nor touch the human mind; and its internal operations are not, therefore, imme- diately under our controul but its invisible operations are rendered sensible by visible productions for example, we do not kuov. what others think, but by mpans of graphical signs we become acquainted with their invisible ideas; then the inward feelings are ma. nifested by outward signs; the transient and fleeting mental impressions are re- presented by means of fixed notes; and you kno v as well as I that when we are afraid that we stiould forget something, we put it down in order to give a certain duration to our vanishing thoughts. In order to judsie of the intellectual powers of an author, we read his literary productions these do not make us know his corpo- real features, but as it were to penetrate into his soul. The national litera- ture of a country is also the best criterion by which we judge the national mind The whole assemblage of those representative signs, notes, peimanent charac- ters, durable. literal monu- ments,circulalin from pole to pole, and proclaiming man''» thoughts, will, and in- genuity. is comprehended under the generic denomi- nation of literatur which is like a mirror r"fle;-rin!! t hI" coii'ative rays (thottzli,-) emanatin¡i.. rOIl) the Imuran mind Therefore I consider as an evident truth that literal and material phenomenology are the two streams, which, by their conflux, form that mighty current which will sa/ely, ijs'-liilly, and pleasurably carry us towards the required spot, Analogy will be our rudder, autlllleography our lighthouse." The professor explained then every term used in his diagram, and (lemoristritteil the analogy between the organization of words and that of bodies. The following lines were composed for the occasion by M d,' Rovere, as an exhortation to his auditors to study philosophy by means of what he considers a great !iltellectual lever-analolry. I'ourquoi prefer r L'or a la philosophie, JUEER L'ui comme un ieu, lRautre corame une impie; Courir apres I'eclat, fuir la simplicite, Applandir a I'eir nr. siffler la verite ? Mortels ne croyez pas qu'en fuyant la nature, Aveugles, vous puissiez marcher dans la voie sure. Que, toujours esclaves de la mode et du ton, Vouzpuissiez aequidr la science et la raiion L'homme, hélas trop souvent, repoussant la sagesse, Sourit et tend les bras an vice, a. la parcsse ALL! pleins d'un noble zele, animes par la foi, Amis, repetons tous d'unr commune votx: Levier intellectuel. pnissante Analogie, Pour aider nos efforts prete nous ton secours. Kends nous transparente la sublime harmonie Qui toujours a regne, qui reanera toujours Noble et divin flambeau, grand astre de lumiere. Guide nous desormais, sois notre uvant coureur vtentifs a. ta voix, fidels a ta banniere. Nous suivront en tous ieux tes pas avec ardeur. Do dais. Mardi soir
ittomuQUtiidture. .
ittomuQUtiidture. Many of our correspondents have asked why the Hon. William Rodney, of Llanmihangel near Aber gavennv. is not called upon to offer himself upon the "I)ie there can be approaching vacancy ft is impossible there can be a more estimable public character in every respect. His connection wi I, the Tredegar family 1118 ilCCupa- tion of one of the oldest seats in the county his activity as a magistrate, and the general regard in which he is held as a man of high principle and integrity, point hint out as a person every way fitting for the representation ot the county of Alonuioutll It had been expected that Sir Digby Mackworth would have litnod in the gap, but we see that he has signed the requisition to Mr Tracy VVe trust, however, that either Mr Ocavius Morgan or Mr Rodney will be induced to addresg the county of Monmouth, whenever a vacancy shall occur. .### Mr MORGAN'S bounds will meet on Monday. Jan. 11th, at Ebbw Bridge. Wednesday 13th, at Castletown. Saturday. 15tli, at Basselleg. Jbacu day at hall past eleven o ciocts. I I MR LIDDELL, M P AND THE CHARTISTS. The following correspondence has passed between the Hon. H. T. Liddell, the representative of the northern division of this county, and Mr J. Hemsley, acting for the Sunderland Chartists:— ° (Copy.) "SundeHand. Dec. 28, 1840. SjF)—The committee appointed for the restoration of Frost, Williams, and Jones, have instructed me to "I ascertain whether you would support an address to the Queen, and also present and support petitions to Parliament, emanating from public meetings on New Year's day, for that purpose Hoping you will generously assist in this way to accomplish so benevolent a work, I await your answer. Yours truly, IIEMSLEY. Grocery Store, Bridge Street." (Copy) Eslington House, Dec. 29, 1840. Sir,—In your letter, which reached me this morning, you ask me, on the part of a committee, whether I will present or support petitions to par- liament for the pardon of Messrs Frost, Williams, and Jones, emanating from public meetings which are to be held for the purpose of preparing such petitions. I shall certainly feel it my duty to present any petitions to the House of Commons which may be entrusted to my charge by any class of my fellow- countrymen. provided they be respectfully worded. But as to supporting the prayer of a petition for the pardon of great criminals I tell you distinctly I can do no such thing These men have not only been found guilty of an overt act of high treason (the greatest crime known to our statute-book), but, in my opinion they are, likewise, to be held responsible for the deaths of those unfortunate and misguided men whose blood was shed in the attack upon Newport, and thus they are doubly guilty of treason and murder. Such being my deliberate opinion, I can have no sympathy with such offenders, nor can I support any petition for their pardon and Ilbration.-I am yours truly, MrJ. Hemsley." T. LIDDELL. -Durhain Advertiser. ##,#,#,1'.1' LLANOVER. TESTIMONIALS OF RESPECT.—On the 1st instant, tile inhabitants of Llanover invited their late curate, the Rev. J. Evans, (now of Mynyddyslwyn), to din- ner, to present him with a handsome piece of plate, consisting of a silver tea and coffee service. Several of the parishioners of Llanover and Llanelen, met about three o'clock, at the Duke of York Inn, Rhydy- meirch, where they partook of an excellent dinner prepared for the occasion. Mr Samuel Deakin, of Blaenavon, ably presided during the meeting, as- sisted by Mr E. Jones, of Llanover, as vice-presi- dent. After returning thanks the cloths were re- moved, and the chairman gave the following toasts, which were drunk with enthusiasm "The Queen, Prince Albert, and the Princess Hoy?.);' The Queen Do wager, and the rest of the Royal Family;" The y Navy and Army," (the chairman observed as the British Navy have lately gained such fresh laurels he gave it first) Mrs Waddington, (one of the oldest inhabitants of Llanover);" "Lady Hall, (Gwenynen Gwent), long may she live;" "Sir Benjamin Hall, Bart, NI.P. and then Mr Richards, (who was one ot the stewards), produced the plate service, which was beautifully manufactured by T. Cox Savory, of London, and bore an appropriate inscription in Welsh and English. The chairman delivered a beautiful address on presenting the same; and the rev. gentleman spoke at great length after receiving it; leuan ab Gruffydd, delivered a pathetic Welsh speech, but owing to the press of other matter we are obliged to omit the speeches, though they were excel lent. The healths of the Rev. J. Evans; the Rev. W. Jones, (the present curate of Llanover); the Parishioners of Llanover and Llanelen the Chairman the Vice-Chairman, &c., were druuk with brotherly feelings. Several excellent songs were sung by Mr George Deakin, and others, until it got late, when the company separated, highly delighted with the pro- ceedings of the evening.
larecot.øhtrr.
larecot.øhtrr. BRECON. BRECKNOCK INFIRMARY.—JAN. 5th. IN. OUT, PATIENTS REMAINING LAST week 6 38 ADMITTED SINCE 0 4 III. OUT. 6 42 CURED AND RELIEVED 1 7 Dead. 0 0 I 7 REMAINING 5 35 Physician for the ensuing week Dr Lucas Surgeon ditto ditto Mr Batt. The following answers have been sent in reply to the addresses from Brccon:- Ingeslre House, December 26th, 1S40. "SIR—-Having done myself the honour of submitting to her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent the con- gratulatory address from the gentry, clergy, free- holoers and inhabitants of the loyal county of Brecon, upon the joyful event of the birth of the Princess Royal of England I am commanded by Her Royal Highness to convey to you, and to all those whose sentiments are embodied in this most gratifying address the expression of Her Royal Higliiiess' siti- cere thanks for it, and for the renewed assurance which it contains of loyal and affectionate attach- ment to the Queen. the honour to be, Sir, Your most faittilul, humble sei-vint, G. COUPER, Colonel. Richard Douglas Gougli, Esq., High Sheriff of the County of Brecon." Buckingham Palace, January 1st, 1841. SIR,-I have, this day, had the honollr to lay before Prince Albert the congratulatory address from the gentlemen, clergy, and inhabitants of the County of Brecon upon Her Majesty's safe delivery of a Princess, and! am commanded by the Prince to con- vey to you, and all WHO concurred in this address, the expression of His Royal Highnes's sincere thanks for the gratifying sentiments it contained. i have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, G. E ANSON." Richard Douglas Gotlsfh, Esq High Sheriff of the County OF Brecon." BIlECONSHlRE FPIPIIANY QUARTER SESSIONS. BRF These Sessions were held at Brecon on Tuesday, Wednesdav, and Thursday last, before the following Bench of Magistrates: — JOHS JONES, Esq., Glauhonddu, Chairman. 1'enry Williams, Esq. Peripont, Lord L.ieut. Llovd V. Watkins, Ksq, Pennoyre Major Gwynne Holford, Buckland J. Parry de Winton, ICsq, Maesyderwen Penry Williams,jun, Esq, Cefnpark Chailes I'owell. T'-sq, Brecon Joilli li otc likis, Es(i. t',Ianusk Col. Pierce, Ffrw" grech Charlps While. Esg, Aberanndl Thomas Ram-den, Esq, Abernant Thomas Parker, Esq, Urecon John Ansdell, Esq, Glaslyn William Williams, Esq, Brecon Philip LJ. Williams, Esq. Ffynonnau Pev. Hugh Bold, Brecon Rev B. W I'. Davies, Courtygollen Rev. TB,omas Vaughan, Brecon R?v, David Jones, Pontayvarje Hev. Charles Maybery, Penderin Kev. Thomas Powell, Cantreff. Thomas Mynors Baskerville, Esq., qualified as a magistrate for the county. A very respectable grand jury, of which Mr llowell Powell. of Llanvaes, was foreman, having been sworn, and the proclamation against vice and profaneness having been read, The Chairman proceeded to charge the grand jury He said that the justices of the county of Brecon, before proceeding to business at this first session of a new year, could not but congratulate them on a very important event which had occurred in the past year. lie alluded to the birth of the Princess Royal, and he considered that the nation could not be too thankful to Almiglny God for the protection afforded to our interesting Sovereign as well as for securing the succession to the throne. Before making any observations on the criminal calendar he thought it advisable to call the attention ot the grand jury to a very important enactment of the last session of parliament, which had beep passed with a view of r 11' compelling, as far as possible, the extension of the benefits of vaccination they were well aware that there were many important laws which could not be carried into effect without the assistance of all classes of society, and th's was one which peculiarly called for general cooperation he knew that many of the grand j Lii-ot-s were guardians of the poor, and that acting as such they had adopted measures for promoting the benefits of the act but their assis- tance was still further required as members of society, for carrying still further the effects of a law so im- portant to the health and welfare of the country. With regard to the calendar he regretted to find, not withstanding a very recent gap delivery, that there weie eight prisoners for trial: he had had an opportu nity of reading nearly all the depositions, and found that being mostly cases of larceny, they would neither require any observation from him Qor present much difficulty to the Jury, but he was sorry to say tnat one was a case of considerable manitude-it was that of Richard Rees, who was charged with the offence of sheep-stealing; one portion of the evidence offered in support of the prosecutinn was, however, a state- ment made to the prosecutor's wife, who could not lawfully be a witness in a case of this nature; they would, therefore, not attend to it, but hebelieved from the depositions there was sufficient evidence to enable them without to return a true bill. And here he thought it right to remind them that it was not within their province to try the prisoners, but to inquire if there was sufficient evidence to put them upon their trials, The law of this country gave ample assistance to every prisoner in vindicating his innocence in the first place he was brought before the magistrate, where, after hearing the evidence adduced against him he might, if he pleased, defend himself; the evidence was again sifted by the Grand Jury, and at his/trial every facility was given for rebutting it. In most of the cases on the present calendar there ap peared to be all the necessary evidence produced. There was evidence of loss; evidence of possession there was one so very recent that the prisoner charged with two offences had only been brought it, last night, and consequently he had no opportunity of looking over the depositions but if any difficulty arose the Court would feel happy to render any assistance in its power. He hoped in conclusion that they would pay their best attention to the first bill, as he was sorry to say that there was much other business before the Court. ApPEAL. Keutchurd, Herefordshire, Appellants, v. Llanelly, Breconshire, Respondents. This appeal. which was respited last Sessions, was adjourned in consequence of the pauper not being present after a long argument as to which party was bound to produce him. Mr Lanwarne, Hereford, for Appellants; Mr Davies, Crickhowell, and Mr Edward Williams, Brecon, for Respondents. Chnrlotte Price, wife of Wm. Price, was charged with stealing 23 yards of Linsey Woolsey, the pro- perty of Mr Jones, draper, of Hay. Mr Spencer stated the case for the prosecution. Edwin Jones: resides at Hay; is a draper; on the lIth of November missed a piece of goods from his shop on the following day he received information that it had been offered for sale went with a police- man to prisoner's house, and there found two pieces of lindsey. Phineas Sims: is a poliee-officer at Hay; remem bers being called upon by Mr Jones on the 12th of November last, and went with him to prisoner's house; sent Mr Jones in to see if Price was in; in the mean time she came down a back lane her hus- band asked his business; he told him; went upstairs with the husband found at the back of a chest a piece of lindsey woolsey searched further, and in a box found another piece traced to another party a piece of two yards; (produced the pieces.) ,3 Air Higgins, of Hay, addressed the jury for the prisoner. Verdict-Not Guilty. David Watkins was charged with stealing irun, the property of W. Bridgewater, Esq, at Hay Wharf. Verdict-Not Guilty. No true bills were returned against Samuel Jones, Henry Jones, and John Green, charged with larceny. The grand jury were discharged after being thanked for their attendance and their services he remarked at the same time that the fines for non-attendance would in future be strictly enforced. WEDNESDAY. Richard Rees was charged with stealing a wether sheep in the parish of Llangorse. Mr Lawrence conducted the case for the prosecution. Mr Bishop addressed the jury in defence of the pri- soner. Verdict-Guilty. Sentence—Ten years' transpor- tation. Mary Williams, single woman, was charged with stealing eight pence in the parish of Llanelly. Mr Edmund Williams stated the case for the pro- secution. The learned chairman summed up the evidence and the jury returned a verdict of Guilty. Six months' imprisonment and hard labour. Wm. Harris, alias Wornall, charged with stealing a sovereign in the parish of Talgarth. Mr Lawrence addressed the court for the prisoner, objecting that the sovereign was laid in the indictment as the property of Ann James, who held it merely as the servant of Mr Gwillim. Mr Higgins, as amicus curia, also took the same view. Mr Edward Williams contested that a special property was vested in the collector which made her a sufficient Bailee. The court directed an acquittal. APPEAL AGAINST A CONVICTION FOR TRESPASS.— An appeal made by James Ellis, of the town of Brecon, against a conviction of William Williams, Esq., on a complaint of trespass in pursuit ot game preferred by Lloyd V. Watkins, Esq., of Pennoyre, now came on for hearing. Mr Higgins, of Hay, appeared on behalf of the appellant, while Mr Lawrence attended to support the conviction. Howell Price, was called to prove the service of the notice of appeal, and deposed that he delivered copies to a maid servant at Pennoyre, and to a maid servant at Mr Williams's. Mr Lawrence objected t at this was not a sufficient service, and contended that the notices ought under the provisions of the statute to be delivered personally. Mr Higgins, replied and argued that service at the place of abode was sufficient The Court held that personal service was necessary, and the conviction was confirmed. Surveyor of the Highways of Tafechan v. William Williams-—This was an application under the High- way Act for the valuation by jury of a piece ot ground belonging to Mr Williams of Penrhadw- required for widening a road. Mr Vaughan, on behalf of the parish, putin the order of two justices for the widening. Mr Thomas, on behalf of Mr Williams, objected to the proceedings on the ground that no tender of money had been made to Mr \V. for the property. After hearing this point argued, the Court decided that the application could not be granted. Aberyskir, Appellants v. St. Mary's Brecon, Res- pondents. After hearing evidence and examining parish booKs, the Court held that the settlement of the pauper 8 father in Aberyskir was not clearly proved, Order q.tashed. Mr Thomas and Mr Spencer for appellams; Mr Vaughan for respondents. THURSDAY. The only case this morning was an appeal against a conviction under the general Highway Act, but the person who had served the notices having also joined in the recognisance, his testimony was objected to, and the notice could not be proved. (To be coyitinued.) .1< CRICKHOWELL. The munificent liberality of Mrs Bailey was, on Saturday last, extended to upwards of 200 Sunday school children of this neighbourhood, who were regaled with an excellent dinner ot roast beef and plum pudding, at the Town Hall. The poor women of the neighbourhood also received blankets and coal from the same quarter. DEVYNNOCK. On New Year's Dav the Rev. J. W Downes, M.A. the lecturer. and the Rev. B. Spurrel, M.A curate of St. Philips s, Birmingham, were each presented with a purse, as a token of esteem and gratitude, by the young persons proposed by them for the late confirmation.
RUABON.
RUABON. DINNER AND PRESENTATION OF PLATE TO HA.RRY SCRIVENOR, ESQ.. BY THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS. The unwelcome intelligence being announced in the neighbourhood of Ruabon, of -^r Scrivenor's resignation of the management of the British Iron Company's Works there, and of his engaging in the management of more extensive works at Blaenavon, the Odd Fellows of the two lodges at Ruabon, a portion of whom are under his employ, felt a desire to display a mark of their esteem towards him, not as a master only, but as a stanch promoter and benefac- tor of t)dd Fellowship. The proposal being made, they surveyed his conduct during the five years of his residence among them with feelings of unfeigned re.-pe(,-t-iii,- yearly attendance at their feast his mild and pleasing demeanour. They had listened with interest and instruction to his eloquent and touching addresses; they bad noticed his urgent solicitude for unity and peace and mutual assistance, and his ar dent admiration of the capabilities ot the order. Considering him also as a master, they looked upon his kindness of disposition, his impartiality of decision in matters of a conflicting tendency, his urbanity of manners, and his sympathy and general good will to all. These qualities being eminently distinguished and practically exercised, had closely entwined him to their affections, as well as to the affections of many others in the vicinity of Ruahon, with an almost indissoluble tie of attachment. The intention of presenting him some tangible impression of their regard being declared, it speedily resulted in a simultaneous subscription for a piece of a plate in the form of a silver cake basket. On Saturday evening, Mr Scriveiipf that day being mitiatea a member ot that society. was invited to a dinner, prepared at the Duke of Wellington, which was abundant-excellent and tastefully arranged, and which reflected great credit on the culinary judgment of Host Reaves, of the \Vynnstay Lodge. The pre. sident was Sir William Lloyd, of Bryneston; the vice president, Antonio Jose, Esq., of Rock Cottage both brethren of the order. The table was honoured by the attendance of George Lloyd, Esq., of Brynes- ton Thomas Cotton, Esq., of Kenilworth Paul Danton, Esq., of Hafodubuch; Rev. J. Edwards, and Rev. J. Price, officiating clergymen of Ruabon and Rhoseymedre, together with a great number of other respectable friends in the neighbourhood, embracing also the members of the two lodges, and many visiting brothers from other lodges in the district. After the party had exercised due attention to the varieties set before them, and the cloth being removed, the chairman proposed" The health of her Majesty Queen Victoria, and may she long reign in the affections of the people;" "His Royal Highness Prince Albert;" The Infant Princess Royal of Eng- land" Her Royal Highness the Queen Dowager;" "The Duchess of Kent;" "The Duke of Sussex;" all which being duly and loyally honoured, The Chairman then directed the attention of the party to the immediate object of the meeting. He had the pleasure of proposing the health of a gentle- man-a representative of a great mining and manufac- turing interest in the neighbourhood—whom he was satisfied was universally beloved by all who knew him; but who, he was sorry to say, was about to leave the neighbourhood; one who had long been a warm admirer and supporter of OJd Fellowship, and who had that day shown a more decided attachment by becoming a member. After enumerating the nu- merous good effects arising from a body like that of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, its worth among the working classes, and its increasing pro- sperity through men of wealth and influence giving it their support, he was happy to propose, The health of MrScrivenor a newly initiated member and a friend to humanity." The toast was loudly cheered. Mr Scrivenor, in reply, said-I cannot be too grateful for the manner in which my health has been drunk; if, as on ordinary occasions, I had merely to return thanks the task would be comparatively easy; but, addressing you, in all probability for the last time, I fear that my heart is too full to give utterance to the sentiments which I wish to express. On this as on former invitations 1 dined with yon, as with the society of Odd Fellows—a society to which 1 have felt called upon to give my warmest support, and to which I have this day added my name, because I con- sidered it an institution confining itself to the objects for which it was formed, to give assistance to the sick and aged; and that latterly it has extended its views to the support of the widows and orphans of its members; and I shall feet truly happy, if it be con- sidered that I have in any way contributed to this most beneficial extension. I have already said, that I have been invited to dine with you as the society of Odd Fellows; if I viewed the invitation altogether in that light, I should feel that I ought to confine myself to the nature and benefit of the institution; but, when I know that the present assemblage of lodges consists almost entirely of men with whom I have worked for the last five years, I feel it right that I should, in this our last meeting, address some remarks. partaking of a review of the period I have been with you, and also having reference in some degree to what I consider the mutual duty of masters and workmen; and I say now as I have said before, that these occasional meetings are extremely beneficial, and conduce under proper regulations to the effectual working out ot society, by giving to the different classes a better opinion of each other. I must con- sider it a fortunate circumstance that the period I have been here has been one of prosperity to you, and also to the neighbourhood; the works as you are all aware have been very greatly extended but this is not all that has been done—a church has been bnilt in the heart of a large population, and also a school. By the former, the means of religious instruction have been given to all classes; and what must or ought to be considered a great blessing, the advantage of having a resident clergyman among you a churchman myself I view this as a matter of the greatest moment; a clergyman of the church of England is a connecting link between rich and poor-the companion of the former, and the kind friend in moments of affliction of the latter; through whose medium charity is very generally administered to those who in sickness or distress have a fair and proper claim on the bounty of their more wealthy neighbours. With respect to the school, I sincerely trust my successor will feel bound to give it every support, and, that you also will spare a trifle from your earnings, and so far do your duty by your children as to give them the opportunity of acquiring useful knowledge —knowledge which will enable them the better to understand the blessing of the Gospel, and also, thereby, their duty to their parents, and to the world in general. When I came here I promised that if you would do your duty by me, I would never be found wanting in doing my duty by you that if you kept steadily at work that I would not displace you for strangers, and that I should also bring forward your children. In this I may say we have both fulfilled our engagement. That changes have taken place there can be no doubt, but not more than might reasonably be expected, where men's interests and feelings are necessarily so frequently brought into play. But I Fee too many old faces about me not to be able to say that in the main our engagement has been kept; and I can safely appeal 0 to the present meeting, or to the neighbourhood, that I have never in a single instance made an unfair distinction between Welsh and English. One cir cumstance has occasionally been to me a source of great regret, and that is the modern taste for travelling North This is reversing the order of thing. as 11 was formerly considered a prevailing instinct in all 11 born on Scottish ground to travel South. That sources of wealth have opened to our northern brethren I by no means regret, but I do regret that many with the means of comfort about them, intimately connected with this place, and respected by their neighbours, should be weak enough to grasp at a shadow and Jose the substance. I observe many who have been with me, or remained in this neighbourhood, gradually by their prudence and regularity, acquiring additional comforts and establishing for themselves a respectable 0 0 station in the society in which they live, besides being looked upon as such men always must be, as persons to be depended upon by their employers It is an old saying that a rolling stone collects no moss," it may be app.ied that persons constantly moving them- selves and families from place to place can hardly acquire money. I know that there are many amongst you acute enough to ask,-then why do you leave Ruabon and go to Blaenavon ? But this has not been done until after mature consideration; it has not been done from the Tove of change, which actuates too many, but after I had well considered the ma'ter, and not, I can assure you, without deep regret at the idea of parting with you. I lelt bound to come to this determination. Having alluded to Blaenavon, I am induced to mention, and it is highly to your credit, that you have at all times avoided leaguing yourselves with societies which can only tend to the ruin of those concerned in them, I mean those societies formed for a politi'-al object and termed Chartist. I was much gratified to learn, during my recent visit to the South, that the workmen 1 shall have under iny superinten tendence, one and all came forward, during the late disturbances, willing to assist the law in maintaining the public peace, and thereby the security of their own wives and families It shall he my endeavour to 0(1, foster the good feeling, and prevem the evil entailed on others by their own weakness. There is a mutual dependence ot the different classes of society on each other; there must necessarily be different grades, and although to many the distribution of riches may appear unequal, I yet do not for a moment doubt that the man, who in his station does his duty. has as many reatmonents of happiness, as the man who may be the object of his envy, and it is the duty of all lairly to work their own course wiihout grasping at that which does not belong to them. The mutua dependence of the body politic, as I will call the qaestion now before us, was exemplified in a story well known to some about me. The members of a man's body, that is the head, arms and legs, consi- dered amongst themselves, that it was very hard that they who had all the labour should have it merely for the benefit ot the stomach, which did not work, and yet received all the good things they collected. It was agreed amongst them, therefore, that they would remain idle and no longer work for the stomach. The consequence, of course, was, that as the stomach, for want of food, wasted away, so did the head, arms and legs; this occasioned another consultation. It was then found that the stomach was really, after all, the receiver of good things for the benefit of all." And this question having been settled, fortunately many years ago, our head, arms. legs, and stomach, do their duty by each other, and occasionally too well in some parts of the country, by supplying the stomach with too much of the cwriv da. So with the world-the working men are those who, by their ingenuity and labour find means to get money from the stomach. the rich man, or purseliolder, and thereby supply the wants of themselves and families and if by their own superior exertions or talents, thev are enabled to take this station, which not unfrequently happens, the will then find that they become the purseholders to others. This mutual dependence never ceases,—as with man, so with all creation- All served, all serving nothing stands alone The chain holds on, and where it ends unknown. I will now conclude this, I fear already too long a speech, by all act ot justice to you as well as to my- self, it is to put you in possession of my sentiments ot your conduct. "V hat I am about to read was not intended to be seen or heard by you, but 1 think it better that you hear it; it is the concluding part of my tetter to the directors, resigning my appointment under the British Iron Company I cannot conclude this letter without expressing the satisfaction I feel in being able to state, that during the whole period of my superintendence here, the workmen, to the number of from 1000 to 1500, have almost, without exception, been well conducted; abstaining, in an extraordinary degree, from drunkenness and outrages, either on the persons or property of their neighbours, and that in only one instance, although I have never been want- ing in firmness, have I found it necessary to have re course to a magistrate I mention this with unfeigned satisfaction as a just tribute to a body of men who have formerly been deemed the scourge of the neigh- bourhood, but who have been won over to habits of order and good conduct, simply by the continued exercise of kindly feelings towards them." I have now only to take my leave of you, thanking you for the manner which you have always behaved towards me, and wishing you all health and prosperity both of which are in some degree in your own power, and may be best secured by your continued good conduct and prudence. (Mr Scriven or was listened to with marked attention throughout) George Lloyd, Esq. (a brother of the order), in pre senting the plate, said, he had a pleasing duty to perform, although unprepared, and a perfect stranger among them. Addressing himself to Mr Scrivenor, he said—I have been deputed by the two lodges of this village to present you with this small tribute, as a mark ot their individual and united respect, for the kind regard you have shown to the order during your residence in this neighbourhood. Any praise that I might give would be useless the best evidence of their unshaken attachment is evinced by the numerous smiling, cheerful, and grateful countenances around you. He then entered into a description of the fun- tifnien^a' Pr'nc'_P'es °f Odd Fellowship, and argued that charity, being an essential, is still but an intro- ductory step to many higher and nobler virtues which genuine Odd Fellowship is calculated to mature. He pointed out benevolence or charity as leading to wisdom, and referred to Job's description of it No mention shall be made of coral or of pearls, for the price of wisdom is above riches- The Topaz of Ethio- pia shall not equal it. neither shall it be valued with pure gold." But,—" Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil, that is under- standing." Mr Scrivenor sincerely thanked them for the testi- mony of their goodness, and should evermore look upon it as a memorial of their kindness; and after passing a high eulogy on his numerous transcendent qualities, in all the relations of civil society, he soli- cited permission to propose The health of Sir Wm. Lloyd," president of the meeting. Sir Wm Lloyd, in a lengthened address, adverted to the cause of his uniting himself to the Odd Fellows' Society; he had noticed the good effects it had pro- duced upon hundreds and thousands of the institution, and he felt ever ready to assist by any means the necessities of his fel'ow creatures. The evening passed away most delightfully (with the exception of an occasional misgiving feeling from some of the workmen, who regretted Mr Scrivenor's departure),every one enjoyed himself under the banner of Odd Fellowship, the efforts of which Society to the amelioration of human suffering, and its wealth and numbers, are unprecedented by any other benevo- lent society extant,
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C 0 R R E S P 0 N D E NCE. « ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE. TO THE EDITORS OF THE GAZETTE & GUARDIA.V St. David's College, Jan. 4, 1841. GENTLEMEN,—I have lately received the subjoined official letter rrolll the Bishop of St. David's, Visitor of St. David's College. The new regulation which it announces is the result of mature consideration and some experience, and has not been adopted without a full discussion of the subject. It is of so (leel) im- portance to this country that every means should be employed to eusure its publicity and as I know none more likely to prove effectual, I request the favour of your inserting it in your paper. I am, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, LLE. LEWELLIN. (copy.) Abergwili, December 16, 1840. My DEAR SIR,-Havillg considered the practice which has prevailed of late with regard to the time of residence required from the students of St. David's College, who present themselves as candidates for orders, and finding that you and Dr. Ollivant agree in the opinion that it is advisable to make a new regru lation on this head, I am induced, not only in de ference to your experience and judgment, but from my own conviction that the change is expedient, to comply with your recommendation, and to appoint, that in future, the time of residence required in such cases by the present rules, be reduced to the period of three years and a half. One effect of this alteration, which seems likely to prove beneficial to the College, is that its institutions will hereby be assimilated more closely to those of Oxford and Cambridge, while the expense of residence will in soine cases be retrenched, and in all more easilv calculated. Another result still more import •ilit will be, that the inconsistency which lias been suffered to exist between the letter and the practice of the College regulations in this respect—always a symptom of something weak or defective in the system -,vill be removed I confidently anticipate (fiat severil highly advan- tageous consequences will flow f. om this simple ad- justment of our rule, to the practice which experience has proved to be iiecosSarv. [ hope that the students who shall hereafter come up to the Co1 leg ha\ing the urospect of a shorier period of residence before them, Will be induced both to present themselves better prepared to avail themselves of the instruction provided for them. and to husband the precious time allotted to the most important stage of their edoca ion more diligently. But that these desirable ob- jects may be attained, it is abso Utety necessary that it snould be generally known tlMI the rule thus OIodl. tied will he s'rietly enforced, that it has been altered to preclude the need of any relaxation. Nit one must be allowed a pietext for pleading ignorance or un- certainty on this point in excuse for deficient pre- paration. I have, therefore, to request that you will an nounce the new regulation, and my intentions with regard to it, to the students now in col lege, before they separate for the approaching vacation, and that you kviii take such other steps as you may deem pro per in order that they may be more publicly known. 1 am, my dear Sir, Yours very faithfu'ly c. ST. DAVIDS The Very Rev Dr. Lewellin, Principal of SI. David's College. "# 0 THE DTOlts OF rHE G\ZETI"E & GUARDIAN. Debtors' side, Cardiff Gaol, 7th Jail, 1841 GES1"LmH:s, I was surprised at seeing a letter in your paper of last week, as if couiin.' from the debtors now confined here, ahlllJt the accommodation of this prison. I have been confined li--rt- ii,ce the4 hJulv last, and whatever complaint I Itave made (as far as the uiles and regulations wou'd p4 r in i I) to Nlr Woods the same have been immediately attended to And 1 (b uy both for myself and brotbe1 debtors, that we have anything whatever to do with the letter 'hat appeared in your paper I think in justice both to the governor and officers ofti-is 1" iSlln, also the debtors, you ought tn insert tllis letter ill reply. 1 remain gentlemen, your obedient servant, NATHANIEL SHECKELI. [The letter alluded to came from a very respectable quarter; but «e are glad that, it ha met with the above coiitr;idictioit.-FD G. ANID "1" TO rH: EDITORS OF "HE GAZETT E ft GlUKIl'AN GENTLKMEN, — A letter in vour last number, written by a labourer or ex-minister in order to vildy the reputation ol the rural police who are stationed here, has indu ed me to address you. in hope that with your kind permission a small nook of your impartial and widely circulated journal will be allowed for the in- sertion of this, which is founded on facts and not on falsehoods. The letter alluded to, has been written in a malig nant spirit, consequently it is no wonder that ;t is so replete with falsehoods. Malice and envy have no limit to their exaggerations. In the hrst place, this pedantic coxcomb boldly asserts that some intoxicated persons came from some pothouses, and demolished several windows with stones. The assertion with regard to the breiki g <.< windows is undoubtedly true, hut. is it true that they were broken by drunken persons? 110 Call pro' (' this, and who can prove that it was done at tnat hour? But, allowing tliis to be ilie case, surely no blame can be attributed to the police, as t¡..), are not omnipresent hence it is plain that this does nut prov. them to be quite useless. Moreover, they are but (no in number, how then is it possible for so small a number to watch at one moment over all this pl-ice including I rallvyn and Trefforest? There may be two or three fights, or a house broke" in Ne« bridge, wiii e ihey are in those places; their number, toerefore, ou ht to be multiplied, and not diminished, as this suffeter has insinuated. village is, doubtless, very much reformed with respect to civility and good order since their esta blishment, though this vcracious person hat pn. deavoured to show otherwise. Wiiat town in Eng and, with dozens of policein<n. call boast that no wags it) imitation of the Marquess Of Waterf rd, are occasionally 1p similar tricks? The effort of this eminent wriiffC TW injure people who are free from all the base traitis yvirifh so eminently distinguish him, will, it is IICI^QJ,' pftyve iiuMReient, and his false savings gradually siiiK iutb JLLC remotest I recesses of oblivion. I remain, Gentlemen, yours obediently, AN INHABITANT. Newbridge, January 6th, 1841. "#-#1'1'##### T ) THE EDITORS OF THE GAZEI'TE AND GUARDIAN. GENTLEMEV,—The Radical press has lately teemed with invectives against the Appropriator of Laudago I claiming his just demands for tithes. Perhaps the statement of a few facts may help to disc ose their real base motives. Some years ago the parish was surveyed, and at a moderate estimate found worth about X150 a year, but the composition has never reached £ "130. The tenement of Coney's 0;ik, with six acres of pasture land, in possession of H nry Young, was charged 15s. Sarah or Henry Young, not having paid any tithes since Michaelmas 1828. which is twelve years ago, she was cited to the Court for abstraction of tithes and non-performance of her agreement, If she had appeared, she would, by libel, have been interrogated why she refused payment, whether she disputed his right to the tithes, or consi- dered herself as resident out of the bounds of his parish, with many other grave questions. But she treated the citation with the same contempt and ne- glect as she bad his yearly audit; but that no blame might attach to the appropriator, she was repeatedly admonished and made acquainted with the conse- quences of her non-appearance, which having no effect the Court was obliged to enforce her attendance by a significavit; and she, by her contumacy, may be fairly said to have put her setf in prison. It appears pretty clearly she never had any intention of paving, and that she had the means, as she has paid her attorney, of Frost celebrity, much more in dispu- ting the significavit than would have discharged her debt; and the liheralityof the appropriator has re- leased her from prison without paying any costs. A LAYMAN. TO THE EDITORS OF THE GAZETTE AND GUARD rAN- GENTLFMEN,—Having through the medium of your valuable journal, applied for the true meaning and derivation of the words Derwydd and Druid, I beg to make a few observations on the letters of Dplta" and "Rob Roy." The former supplies an Irish ety- mon on Moore's authority whose plausibility he BIS etideavoured to maintain." The latter observes that it had not even plausibility as a recommendation, the which I am inclined to admit, on comparing his candid statements with Delta's" languid defence, whose remarks, instead of maintaining his position, rather militate against it. I also observe several inconsistencies iu Delta's" last letter, where he, having previously stated that Draoid and Druides were respectively the true derivations, gives, upon Fezron's authority, that the original etymon was Deruidse, and that the opinion that Druid was derived from Dru. is incorrect, as is demonstrated among other reasons by the dissimilarity of their religious institutions. On the contrary, I am of opinion that there existed a very great similarity, sufficient to establish the validitv of that derivation were it not opposed by more cogent reasons than any of those he advances. He considers as indisputable that Der- wydd, or Derwyth, a Druid, and Derwydh, a Sooth- sayer, were connected by the relation of resem- blance." To this I object 1st That no distinction existed. 2nd That I fail to perceive, in order to elucidate the meaning of Derwydd, anv distin tion be- tween Derwydh (a Soothsayer), Draoid (a Magician), Dru (a Magician), and Deruidae (meaning an enchant- ment), 3rd t'hat the Druids were not Soothsayers: the assertion resting on the statements of Ciesar and otherswhose assertions I do not scruple to aver will not bear examinaton, aud that it is supported by vulgar prejudice originating in Tacitus'description of scenes— Where clouds condensed for ever veil With horrid gloom the frowning skies." Notwithstanding these observations which I tboug IT incumbent on me to make, I trust that Delta," whose predilection for quoting other opinions has led him to commit inconsistencies, and the too national Rob Roy," will again favour me with their further opinions on this subject. I am Gentlemen, your obedient servant, Vale of Neatb, Jan. 4. CASNODYN. TO THE EDITORS OF I HE GAZETTE & GUARDIAN. GENTLEMEN,—The following was the successful composition, on the subject given by W. Williams, Esq., of Aberpergwm, against the last anniversary of the Chair of Glamorgan. If you can find room for it in your interesting journal, I think you will give satis- laction to several ol your readers, besides Your humble servant, TOM COW BRI DGE. "THE FAIR MAIDS OF GLAMORGAN." Air, 31arch of the Men of Harlech.'y Deffro'r awen gymen go Yn hwylns tro dv olwg Gwel ar fryniau ger dy fron Wrthrychau lion yn arnlwg Maent o bell yn cvmell can Morwynion glan Vlorganwj» Er trigo mewn ynysoedd mad'. A thir fy ngwlad o'r golwg, A gweled llawer rian gron, Deg liylon adi-gilw^, Fu ar fv meddwl neb o flaen Morwynion glan Morganwg. MI glywais bryddest gan y bardd, I Elen bardd yr olwg Nag unvhyw feinir, wrth ei fodd, 1\1 wy teilwng oedd atol g; Canaf itia i'r teca'N gran. Morwynion glan Morganwg. Yn hir brydnawnau gauaf oer, Tra haul a lloer o'r golwg Gardd Cymru fawr dan orchudd gwyn, Heb ddol na bryn yn amlwg, Pwy sy'n tloni cylch y tan Morwynion glan Morganwg. Y sawl sy'n teimlo 'i froa yn brudd Ac am ddiddanwch diddrwg, Aed yn rhwydd o wres yr haul* Tan gysgod dail y iorwg, A lla«en fydd fan glywo gan Morwynion glan Morganwg. Tra amgylchynir muiiau hen, A glas gaugemu'r iorwg Tra bryd agwedd, tra brwd ag oer, A ehuro mor a chorwg. Bydd talu mawl ïn teulu man, Mo rwynionglan Morganwcr. Ystrad D,\ fod,)g. EVAN LLEWELLYN, Jun.
Family Notices
BIRTHS. On Thursday last, the 7th inst., at Dnffryn, near Cardiff, Mrs Itoper Tvl--r, of a son. On the 5th instant, in the Struct. Brecon, the Lady of David I'liomas, I'.sq solicitor, of a son On Monday last, the wife of D, G Currie, draper anU lea dealer, of this town, of twins- a son and daughter. On Friday week, the wife of Mr Edwin Smith, of Cyfarthfa work*, of a -on On the 3d instant, at Llanuaff, Mrs WM, Andrews, of a s n. On Saturday night last, the wife of Mr Daniel Evans, Tit tit inn, of a son. At Neath, on "ondav last, the wife of Mr James Shurne., landlord of the GRE^ hound Inn. of a son. MA'? MAGES. Jan. 4th. at Merthyr Church. MR Walter Williams, DOWLAI^. to Sarah Eddy of the -ame place. On (be Stli instant, at the same place, William Price, E*(] nf Idanfoist. Monmouthshire, to Miss Marv Jones, *'arkot Square, Merthyr. On tiie 25th ult at Caersalem Baptist M« eting House, D ,%Iais. bN, the !Iev. W It. Davies, iwir .). Bevans to C. Hanis, both of the above place On the 2b h ult, at the same place, by the same Mi- nister Mr Thomas Pendrv,to E. Evans. On the 2Sth lilt., in the same place. by the Rev. J. Hudll's, Beth nia, in the ab-ence of the Minister, Mr W. Itice, to 4. Owens, all of DIE above place. l,at(,l at Ynysgau Chapel, by the ev. T. B. Fvatis, Mr Thomas Jenkin, of Tydvil's Well. to Ann Jenkins, Dowlais. Dee..11, at the same place, Mr Itichard Edwards, to Miss Ann oberts, both of Merthyr. On the 2d in.I., at the same place., Mr John Hitchins to Mrs Elizalieih Davis, both of Twynyrodyn, Merthyr Tydvil DEATHS. On Tuesday last, at Giaig, "ichard Morgan, Psq in IS 89th year. He was a worthy and upright man, and his loss is regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives On the 4tit instant, at Neath much esteemed by all vhokne > him, MrWil'iam Beri-N min, master mariner or inanv years from that port. aaed 46 years At Neath, on the 4h instant, a't r a long and li itieriiig illti ss. Miss Catherine Andrews, of Neath t)b ■. ad 29 vears On the 6th instant, at Neath, arah, wido v of Mr ichard T'o nse.I<l. late landlord of the Ship and Castle, in that towr, aged 74 On Saturday, the 2d inst., at Paerphillv, ae d 83 vears, Mr Evan Jacob, late of Court Brawyrllyn near that piace On Min.'ay, the 3d instant at CoalhrooV Vale, Mr Jnhn lirewer, AT the aae of 70, formerly of Cara, near ewport, Monmouthshire. On Thursday se'nniglit. aeed IS months Elizabeth, laughter of Mr George Whitehouse landlord of the Mariners' A'-ms in this town, On th 1 T tilt., at S, an-ea. after a short illness. a ed 21 years, Mons I.onis i,aii-uitte, of St. Malo, king- dom of FR.inee At Cowl rtdg .on F-iday, the 1st insL. Mary, the AIFE of William org-m. East Village. At Cowbridge, on the 24th ult Mrs Godfrey, aged 7d.
CARDIFF.
aonment in Cardiff gaol, the last ten days to be spent m solitary confinement John Lewis, age:136. porter, charged with unlawfully obtaining under false pretences 2Hlb. of powder, ot the value of 10s., of the property of Mr John Beynon, of Swansea, ironmonger. Mr Attwood stated the case to the Jury, and called Thomas Davies, Mr Beynon's porter-Swansea is in this county on 17th December prisoner came to my Blaster's warehouse on the Strand, in Swansea he Was then in Mr Jenkins's employ; Mr Jenkins was ]lot in the habit of dealing with my master; he was Bot in the ha itof dealing. but they used sometimes to accommodate one another; when prisoner came it was eight o'clock in the morning he said Mr Jenkins had sent him for a quarter cwt. of rock powder; [ told him he should have it if we had any; I soon after delivered a quarter cask to him it was Mr Beynon's property the powder was worth from 12, to 14s. If he had not stated to me that Mr Jenkins sent him, I would not have given it to him without the money I debited Mr Jenkins with the powder prisoner went out through the back door, and took the powder with him. I Cross examined by Mr Tripp-I have been with Mr Beynon five years; I have known the prisoner I during the whole of that time; he used to come 8ometimes to fetch things wanted it might be once a week or oftener; he always used to say that Mr I Jenkins sent him; hetgenerally came alone; some- times be ;ame acco,priiie ,I by a customer; I have seen Benjamin Howell, the smith, come with him; I'll swear I did not see him in that month I have no particular reason tor remembering that it was the 17th September; 1 made au entry in the book I have not got the book Mr Attwood has a leaf from the book. Mr Tripp took objections to the 1st, 2d,and 3d counts of the indictment, which were allowed. Another objection was raised to the 4th count, which was also allowed. The prisoner was consequently ac- quitted. He had a lucky escape, and owes it en- tirely to the ingenuity of his advocate. Mr Attwood conducted the prosecution. Mr J. Rolley Tripp defended the prisoner. John Lowe, aged 22, labourer, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing three waistcoats of the pro- perty of Mr James Davies, of Swansea. Sentence- Ten weeks' imprisonment and hard labour in Swansea house of correction. Thomas Evans, Thomas Jenkins, and John Davies. pleaded Guilty to a charge of riot. We stated full particulars of this case in our report of the M idsummer sessions. Sentence—To pay a fine of Is each to the Queen, and enter into security to keep the peace for two years. The court rose at half past seven. (To be continued.) "##