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,## MER THYR. GtRM' NATIONAL SCHOOL.An effort is now making to raise, by subscription, funds sufficient to build a new room for the Girls' National School, which we hope will prove successful. A flINT TO ARISTOCRATIC DISORDERLIES.—The New Police Bill (which is ordered to be read a second time next Friday night) contains a clause calculated to give a heavy blow and great discouragement to the patrician revellers who are wont to wind-up their mid- night orgies with the reputable recreation of ringing sober folks out of their beds, and wrenching knobs and knockers from street doors, to bear off as trophies of their right honourable exploits. the clause in question will empower magistrates to send these "bold bacchanals" to dance a pas seul on the tread- mill for a fortnight, as coming under the category of "drunk and disorderly, a class of offences the expia- tion of which, as at present, by a trifling fine, renders the morning march from the station house a more comical climax to the night's "spree." It is expected, however, that, under the new enactment, these "sons of night" (like their recognised head) dread the malign influence of "the morning star."—[Certain aristocratic disorderlies in this immediate neighbourhood must look .to themselves now. How very pleasant a short trip to Cardiff would be;—or better still if some half dozen would just electrify their knockers. Battery without assault, when a man is in his cups, is very sobering in its effects.] CORONER'S INQUEST.—A11 inquest was held on Saturday, the 2nd inst., at the Bell Inn, in this town, before W. Davies, Esq., coroner, on the body of a young woman named Rachel Jones, nineteen years old, in the employment of Mr Davies, of the above inn, who expired suddenly the preceding day. It appeared that the deceased first complained of illness on the Thursday evening, but when her fellow- servant, who slept with her that night, took her a cup of tea at half past four on Friday morn- ing, she said she felt better; when she next visited deceased at 11, she found her dead. Deceased had no medical attendance although she had previously complained of a pain in her side and stomach. Mr Job James, made a post mortem, examination, and deposed that the cause of death was ulceration of the stomach, which must have been coming on for a long time. Verdict accordingly. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT occurred to a little girl, nine years of age, named Jane Morgan, at Dowlais Works, on Tuesday afternoon last. It appears that she was riding out of a level between two trams, when her foot slipped and she fell under the wheel, which passed over her leg, nearly separating it from her body. Mr Rus- .ell attended and immediately amputated the limb. We are bappy to bear that the child is now doing well. .## TO CYWIRDEB. SIR, Everything published by me, whether through the medium of a newspaper or otherwise, bears either my patronimic name,—Ab Iolo,—or, my P'oper one,—Taliesin Williams;—and I trust that I have invariably endeavoured to sustain my assertions by satisfactory reference; but I believe that it is quite liuuSual to expect such testimonies in a reminiscent tePort of an extemporaneous address. Lest your mode of newspaper catechism be adopted by others, 1 respectfully decline any reply to your in- 9ulry, further than to mention that I hope to include II a publication that, I trust, will appear at no very JV'tatit date, all the observations made by me at Cas- r"et°n;-and then it will certainly be incumbent on me to adduce adequate authorities. I am. Sir, your humble servant, TALIESIN WILLIAMS. Merth", Tydvil. March Ilth, im
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MEftTiiYR, POLICE. ARREST OF A GANG OF DARING THIEVES. Through the vigorous exertions of the active ma- gistrate of this town. WILLIAM THOMAS, Esq., and the lynx-eyed constables John Millward and VVilliam Williams, a regular nest of thieves has been turn?d up, as will be seea in the following report. We think more substantial testimony to the latter officials from the inhabitants would be an encour- agement to their future endeavours. [Before W. THOMAS, Esquire.") NIATICH I I.-Rieliard Hudson, Isaac Watkins, and Margaret Tiioinis, were charged, the two former, with robbing Richard Owen, of Cyfarthfa Works, of two X5 notes and four sovereigns, and the latter as a re- ceiver one of the notes. It appeared that Owen while proceeding from his brother's house, on tho night of Saturday the 2nd March, was called into a house at the Pontystorehouse Cellars. He found there four of his workmen, and several others drinking. He bad no sooner entered than himself and his men were attacked and hustled out of the house, (a stone having been thrown through the window apparently as a signal for commencing hostilities. Owen was struck and got immediately surrounded by the prisoners Watkins and Hudson, and their gang. When extricated he instantly discovered the loss of his money. After a lengthened investigation the prisoners were remanded to meet further evidence. Isaac Watkins, and Richard Hudson, were then charged with demanding money with menaces from William Rees, with intent to steal the same, and were fully committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. John Ellis, was committed for trial, at the same Sessions, on the charge of stealing a watch, pair of boots, three waistcoats, and other wearing apparel, from the dwelling house of Peter Thomas, finer, at the Plymouth Iron Works. George John, a native of Pembrokeshire, was also committed for trial for stealing a watch and appen- dages, the property of John Thomas, of the Bute Works. MARCH 13.-IsAae Watkins, (who had been pre- viously committed) and his brother, Wm. Watkins, were charged with stealing from the person of Thomas Meredith, at Pontystorehouse, one sovereign and two half-crowns, and for this offence have been committed to take their trial at the ensuing Cowbridge Quarter Sessions. [Before WM. THOMAS, and G. R. MORGAN, Esqs.] MARCH 15.-Richard Hudson and William Wat- kins were charged with robbing Thomas Davies, of Aberdare. Thomas Davies, of Aberdare, sawyer, in the em- ployment of the Gadley's Iron Company, deposed that he was going home from the New Inn, Merthyr, on Christmas night last; when he was near the Royal Arch, Pontystorehouse, two young men came up to him and commenced knocking him about. He knew one of them,-William Watkins, the prisoner with one arm. They got him down on thetrainroad, and asked him to ffive them the share of a quart of beer. He told them he bad not the price of a quart of beer in his pocket. They then began to curse and swear, and pushed him down into the archway at Pontstorehouse. He cried out to them to leave him alone, as they were beating him, and he then knocked at the door, and called out to a woman to open it, which was done. He told the woman he had been beaten, and if she would let him sleep there he would pay her well, as he was afraid to go home. When he left the New Inn he had in one pocket two sovereigns, and in another a crown piece; but after he went into the Royal Arch he felt his pocket, and found he had only one sovereign left. He slept there that night, and told the landlady of his loss. III the scuffle lie had endeavoured to secure bis sovereigns by putting them in his mouth, but failed, his arm being struck aside. One of the prisoners took the crown out of his pocket, but he did not know which. He Tiad had some beer, but was not drunk. On the following morning a woman in the house told him the name of one of those who had assailed him. Several women came in together; who asked him if he had lost any money. He told them twenty-five shillings but be did not know whether the men had taken it or not; but he felt their hands about his breast when LIe was down. One woman the mother of one of the prisoners, gave him a crown, and said she was sorry any one belonging to her and the other woman had been against him. He now identified the mother of one and he also identified the two prisoners, Hudson and Watkins, as the persons who had him down. Hudson struck him down, and Watkins seized him by the handkerchief. Ann Rees, wife of William Rees, miner, who keeps the Royal Arch Beer-house at Pontystorehouse, said that on Christmas night last a person knocked at the door; she asked who was there; thought it was her son; and asked him where he had been so late the person replied he was not her son William, and asked where he was: he said, For God's sake open thedoor; I have been robbed between here and the bridge." He came in, and said, Let me remain here to-night, I am afraid to go home; if you have no bed, let me sit before the fire; I will pay you." He then com- menced searching for his money, and said, I have only one sovereign left out of forty-eight shillings that I brought from home." He said he knew who had attacked him; that one of them was the boy with lone Ilrm, and a boy with curly hair. She then sus- pected that one was Hudson; and went the following morning and told the sister of the prisoner Watkins what had occurred. She and Hudson's mother came there. The prisoner, John Hudson, having been cautioned to say nothing unless lie chose, and that whatever he voluntarily said, would be taken down, and might be used against him in evidence, said that on Christmas day he was drinking beer, at Jenkin Woolcot's house, at Pontystorehouse. When they had drunk the beer they were sent out. They met Thomas Davies, the prosecutor, by Mary Davies's house. He gave pri- soner and another sixpence each, and they went to prisoner's mother to drink the two sixpences. They went out and again met Thomas Davies, by Ann Reynolds's, and asked him for another sixpence each the prosecutor replied that he had uotlung in his pocket but a five shilling piece he took that out and gave it them. He held it in his hand and said "Here;" and four of them scrambled for it. The prisoner got the piece as it fell to the ground, and then all of them went to his mother's house, where they spent half-a-crown. The prisoner, Watkins, having also been cautioned by the magistrate. Mr Thomas, said, he met Thomas Davies near Ann Reynolds's, and asked him for the means of getting a quart of beer; he said he had nothing to give without changing a five shilling piece. John Watkins said, "you must change it." Davies said he would not change it; it is money he was in want of. John Watkins said he would change it for him; he then put his hand in his pocket, and gave them the crown piece, to go for a fetchingand as he was holding out the 5s. a scuffle was commenced for it; and as they were scuffling John Watkins struck the prosecutor down, and then commenced kicking him; Richard Davies received the 5s. from the prosecutor. They went and drank one half-crown, and Richard Hudson kept the other till the following morning. The prisoner did not know what eventually became of it. John Watkins, puddler, of Penydarren, living at Pontystorehouse, said, -Otl Christmas night last, he saw the two prisoners, WatkiiU and Hudson, stand- ing with Thomas Davies, the prosecutor, near Ann Reynolds's house, at Pontystorehouse. Richard Hudson asked him to go with him to have a share of a shilling's worth of beer. He went with him to his mother's house, and then back to Pontystorehouse, aud saw Thomas Davies standing near Mary Davies's -otherwise Mary Strap. He went to Mary Strap s house and afterwards out to the river side; on his way he saw Watkins and Hudson holding the prose- cutor by Mary Strap's house; and took them away from him and pushed him up thEl archway into the road. He then went for Isaac Williams to help him, fearing they would yet beat the man. They came after him to Ann Reynolds's, and Hudson and Wat- kins asked if they would go with them and share a quart of beer. They went up to Sarah Hudson s. Before they got there Hudson said to Richard Davies. who was with them,Heretake th.s 5s.p.ece; I don't like to show it my mother, bec?use work:" and added "that he bad Kot lt of Savies for finding Mary Strap for half a crown's worth in the bouse of Sarah Hudson the mother of the prisotier. Some further evidence of like nature was adduced; and the prisoners were fully committed for tr a t the ensuing sessions. There remains three ,of the gang yet to be ferrcttcd out, and unbss they ab- scond we expect they will soon be caught.
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fttottmotttftgUttE. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Monmouth Dis- trict Committee of the Society for Promoting Chris- tian Knowledge will be held on Monday. LORD GRANVILLE SOMERSET and Viscount Inges- trie attended her Majesty's levee on the 7tb. LORD G. SOMERSET yesterday week in the House of Commons, presented a petition from the inhabitants of the town of Usk, against any alteration in the Corn laws, Mr Hale presented another at the same time from the county of Gloucester. Mr Miles, another from the county of Somerset. And a great many were laid on the table by various members from all parts of the country. h>I'V" SIR SAMUEL MEYRICK left the Queen's Hotel, Cheltenham, last week, for Goodrich Court. THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CIIAPEL, at Newport, has been pulled down; and another of a larger size and more costly is to be erected on the same site. A barn near St. Woollos Church has been fitted up as a tem- porary chapel. THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE JAMES HAWKINS, ESQ, surgeon, took place at Newport, on Sunday evening last; when a great number of persons attended, many of whom were his friends; aud a vast many more attended from curiosity. He was taken to the Roman Catholic Chapel, which was filled to excess, and from thence to St. Woollos Church, in which his remains were interred. Mr Hawkins was a gentleman much respected in his private as well as professional charac- ter. He died at the age of 55, Ma JAMES HAWKINS, of Newport, has been ap- pointed Registrar of Births and Deaths for the St. Woollos district, instead of Mr James Hawkins deceased. TOKEN OF RESPECT TO CAPTAIN PARFITT.-We understand a Breakfast Service of Plate is to be pre- sented to captain Wm. Parfitt, of the steam packet, Usk, plying between Newport and Bristol. Captain Parfitt has commanded a packet since the establish- ment of one between the above ports; and has never, that we have heard of, met with any accident of im- portance. This token of respect is paid to him by the merchants, mercantile travellers and others, who are frequently crossing the Bristol Channel in the packet, for his great attention, perseverance and able seaman- ship during bad weather, and for his universal kindness and civility to the passengers. The Service may be seen at Mr Webber's, Newport, for a few days after Monday next. THE GUARDIANS of the Division of the Newport Union, of which the late lamented Mr Hawkins was surgeon, have individually, with a very commendable and considerate kindness, manifested their wish that Mr James Hawkins, son of the deceased, should obtain the appointment, the duties of which he has been fulfilling with zeal and unremitting attention. Mr Hawkins has been duly qualified for his profession, and obtained his diploma from the Royal College of Sur- geons, under circumstances most creditable to him. CORONER'S INQUEST.—On Thursday week Wm. Brewer, Esq., coroner, held an inquest on the body of a man named Thomas James, a hallier, in the employ- ment of Mr Thomas Watts, of Monythusloyne. It appeared, by the evidence, that the deceased was coming with some trams from Newport to Tredegar, on Monday morning, between four and five o'clock: feeling drowsy, he got upon one of the trams, and went to sleep. Shortly after, he fell off the tram on the road, and the wheel of one of them, on which there were seven tons of timber, passed over his body, and killed him on the spot.—Verdict, Accidental Death. Mr Homan, Inspector of Police, Tredegar, Ser- jeant Franklin, and P. C. Nash, of Bristol, succeeded, on Wednesday week, in apprehending William Price, late a clerk to the Tredegar Works, Newport, at a house on St. Michael's Hill. He is charged with forgery and embezzlement to a considerable amount. RHYMNEY IRON COMPANy.-Oil Tuesday week the petition for the Bill was reported, and the report referred to the select committee on standing orders and, on Friday, the following resolution passed the coin in i (tee; in the case of the Rhymney Iron Company petition, the parties be permitted to proceed with their bill, with the exception of that part which would give them a power to sue and be sued, on giving forthwith the notices prescribed for Bills in Class No. 1. COMMITTED TO MONMOUTH GAOL, March 11, by the Hon. Wm Rodney:—Wm. James, for stealing a quantity of wearing apparel, the property of Mr James Parry., Hurd wIck Farm, near Abergavenny. .,## Mr MORGAN of Ruperra's Hounds will meet on Monday. March IS At Penyland Gate. Wednesday 20 At Castletown. Friday 22 At Croscorneinon. Each Day at II o'Clock. .# TO THE EDITOR OF THE GAZETTE AND GUARDIAN SIR, It will, no doubt, be in the recollection of many of your readers of an advertisement appearing in your paper, of November last, stating that a new Lodge of the Manchester Unity, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was to be opened at the Old King's Head Inn, Abergavenny. In that month it was opened, and by inserting the following in your valu- able paper, I shall feel in ucliobliged:-III consequence of the failure of three lodges which had previously been established in this town, it was confidently pre- dicted, by some of the sages that would be more knowing than their neighbours, that the new lodge, bearing the name of the Cxweiiyiiet)Cxerdde Gwent," would speedily be consigned to the fate of its prede- cessors, and pass away into the ocean of oblivion. Such, however, despite the illiberal and unjust re- marks of those men, is not at Jail probable to be the case, on the contrary the success of tile uiidertakiii,, appears not only realised but also far exceeds the most sanguine expectations of the well wishers of the order; and, although so short a time has elapsed since the opening, they are continually on the increase, and are happy in numbering among their order some of the most respectable tradesmen of the town. The contracted and illiberal sentiments hitherto entertained towards Oddfollowship seems to he gradually dying away, and purer and more enlightened views of the objects and undertakings for. which the order was established have taken possession of the public mind. The decorum and goon oiucr universally observed by tho brotherhood, and the good feeling and affection which they manifest, not only towards each other but also towards all with whom they have any connection, either in public or private hie, have, no doubt, ma- terially influenced the change which has taken place in public opinion. The tree is known by its fruit." As an instance of the increasing respect which is paid to the order I would only mention that upwards of 100 new lodges have been opened during the last three months; a sure and certain proof of its gront utility this needs 110 comment, facts speak for themselves and are stub- born things. For the information of those individuals who either have misunderstood or have not taken the trouble to enquire into the objects of the order, and for the better guidance ol those who have been pre- judiced against it by tile wilful misrepresentations of crafty and designing persons, I will subjoin a few re- marks on its general objects. That which gives the order a paramount advantage over most other societies, is tbe sublime and benevolent principles which it calls into play: the motto is f riendship, Love, and Truth, and from the constant cultivation ;uid prautice oft Rnd strict adherence to, these virtues, they derive mutual benefit and pleasurea-'dtlmshappiiy blend tlle ulUe with thedulce. The ™'es principles, founded on those of the Divine and unerring standard of truth, are calculated to call into practice all that can elevate and dignify the mind, and, consequently, render a man happy 111 lnmselt and respected by his fellow creatures. In the practice of charity they cllicfly de- light, and although they are always ready to help a dis- tressed brother 01: the order, yet do they not oxclude the rest of mankind from their benevolent intentions; in every object of suffering they recognise a brother, and are always ready, as far as their means will allow, to stretch forth their hands to comfort the distressed succour the widow, the fatherless, and the orphan • such are their views, such are their principles: carried on in the benign spirit of universal philanthropy, their endeavours will always be directed to the observance of that golden rule from which all their principles are drawn, (and which was laid down by one who could not err), viz.: Do ye unto others as ye would they should do unto you." I am, dear Sir, yours truly, A WELL WISHER TO THE ORDER. Abergavenny, March 12th, 1839.
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"#>#1'1',1> ABERGAVENNY PETTY SESSIONS. MARCH 13TH. [Before F. H. WILLIAMS, Esq., and Rev. G. W. GABB.] Ann Pierce, a little girl about nine years old, charged with wilfully and maliciously breaking one pane of glass, of the value of 12s. the property of Mr John Morgan, draper. Ordered to pay the damages. Alexander Ingram,charged with neglecting to main- .1 n- tain his wife, Jane, and allowing her to become chargeable to the parish.. It was proved that Mr Ingram was willing and bad always paid her 3s. per week, but she wanted 3s. 6d. He eventually paid 7s for a fortnight due, and is to allow her in future 3s. 6d. per week. Mrs Ingram kept the court in continual laughter by her observations to Mr Baker, the attorney for her husband. John England Cryer, charged by James Miller with refusing to pay him 15s. 4d., wages due. The disputo was as to the payment of his fare from Weston to Cwm Cellyn. The magistrates expressed their opinion that it did not come under their control, and dismissed the case. Mary, wife of Joseph Jenkins, charged with violently assaulting Jane Meredith, on the I lib inst. A witness proved that complainant had used very bad language, and the case was dismissed. John Smith, charged with violently assaulting Wm. Gunter, on the 26th of Feb. Case dismissed. Philip Jones, charged by John Collard, with de- frauding the turnpike keeper. It seems Jones passed through Crossouen Gate with a cart and one donkey but, after going some distance, he attached others to the cart, whereby he had incurred a penalty not exceeding Xb. Being a very poor man, and acknow- ledging his offence, lie was fined Is. witli 9s, costs.
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BceconSivtce. ST. DAVID'S DAY IN BRECON. (Concluded from our last.) Mr Thomas Rice rose, and in a very forcible manner pointed out the copiousness and melodiousness of the Welsh language, and that truly national instrument— the Welsh harp. "M ae mil o leisiau melusion I'w cael o hyd ym mola hon." And after adverting to the well-known hospitality of the ancient families of the Principality, proposed the health of "Sir Charles Morgan, Bart."—(Received with great applause.) The Chairman proposed the health of Mr Alder- man Williams and the other members of the com- mittee," to which Mr Williams replied in a very able speech. The health of "The members of the Abergavenny Cymreigyddion Society" was next proposed from the chair, and drunk with due honors. Upon the occasion of this toast, Mr William Evans, (Gwilym Llywell,) our Brecon agent, recited an impromptu Welsh stanza. Mr Thomas Williams, of Crickhowell, then rose, as one of the members of that society, and in a very neat and appropriate address returned thanks. The health of "The Mayor" was next proposed from the chair, and many thanks to him for the use of the Hall to hold the meeting of this society. Welsh song by Mr Hugh Jones, auctioneer. Several other toasts were given, and the company then broke up. The greatest harmony prevailed throughout. About seven o'clock the members proceeded to hold the meeting in the Town Hall, where a great number of ladies of the town and neighbourbood were in readiness to attend to the entertaining proceedings of the meeting. The harpers, Miss Pritchard, of Crick- howell, ( Morfydd Glanwysg) and Mr David Jones, Llangynider, together with several Bards attended on the occasion. The chair being taken, the President commenced the meeting by an excellent address. After some Welsh airs played on the harp, the Presi- dent pioposed the following subject for immediate discussion, viz.: "Whether wealth without learning, or learning without wealth, was best;" Pa un cyfocth heb ddysg, neu ddysg heb gyfoetb," which was ably discussed by Mr Evan Meredith, (Ieuan Grig), and Mr Prytherch, (Abervardd.) Mr D. Jones, then played the old air called "Mor- gan ai Wraig," which from its comic features drew peals of laughter from the company. The secretary then delivered a short address in English; and when he bad finished, the harps played together "The March of the men of Harlech" and 4' Penrhaw." Mr Davies, the dadgeniad of the Society sung, ac- companied by the harp, Welsh stanzas to the air of "Poor Mary Ann," "Ar hyd y nos," and was much applauded by the company. Mr Price the Vice-President next addressed the meeting on the subjects of prizes for the first anniver- sary of the Society, and alluded likewise to the inten- tion of the Society to allow its members to bring in their friends to similar meetings as this; after which it was announced that several prizes had been already offered for the first anniversary of the Society. A harp duet was next performed by Miss Prichard and Jones. Then the whole company stood up to sing "God save the Queen," and afterwards separated highly gratified with the proceedings of the day, and with the entertaining and soothing sounds of the Welsh harp. It is but due to say that the harps used at the meet ing were some of those won at the Abergavenny Eis- teddfod of 1838, by the individuals who so scientifically used them here-worth twenty guineas each. Olle was a prize given by J. Bailey, Junr., Esq., M.P. The following Englyn was recited by Mr Prytherch at the meeting: — Tra metyn yn troi a maIA-tra haul wen, Tra helig yn tyfu Tra hen ddyn a Tre honddu, Ein laith ber Sain, gair fydd gu." oo ROLLS' COURT, MARCH 7. COTTERELL V. LORD KENSINGTON AND OTHERS. This cause came on upon exceptions to the Master's report. The plaintiff, Clement Cotterell, who was lay rector of the parish of Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, in 1811, entered into a contract with Lord Kensington to sell to him a part of the tithes of the rectory, and as the rector was liable to the repairs of the chancel of the church, and to the payment of Uie vicar s endow- ment (£65 a-year), it was agreed that the tithes sold should be held by Lord Kensington freed from these charges. A deed to that effect was executed on the 17tli of September, 1811. The plaintiff afterwards entered into another contract with Mr George Vice Watkins, for the sale to him of all the rest of the rectory, subject to the vicar's pension, repairs of the chancel, and all outgoings, and it was agreed that Watkins was to give, by way of charge upon real estates, a sufficient indemnity to Lord Kensington against these outgoings. Difficulties arose about this indemnity, and the representatives of Cotterell, who had died, filed the bill against Watkins and Lord Kensington, praying that the contracts might be per- formed, and security given to Lord Kensington. In May, 1831, it was referred to the Master to settle the indemnity, who made his report, that a certain estate of Mr Watkins, in Brecon, would be a good indemnity, and to this report exceptions were taken by the de fondant, Lord Kensington. Mr Kindersley and \lr RomillY, in support of these objections, objected to tho title, and also to the value of the estate. The abstract of title consisted of only one document, the will of a MrLloyd, dated in IS 12, by which he devised all his estate in the particular parish to the defendant Watkins. There were also the affidavits of three deponents, each of the name of Thomas Price, one of them a farmer, who had been tenant to Mr Lloyd, and swore that Mr Lloyd died in 1812, aged 95, having been in possession of the pro- perty for So years. Mr Watkins was his nephew, heir-at-law, and devisee. No other title was shown but the will and these affidavits of possession. It did not appear that Lloyd was tenant in fee, in tall, or only for life. The 'learned counsel submitted, that Lord Kensington ought not to be compelled to accept a security of indemnity upon such a title. Lord Langdale adjourned the further hearing till the next day, in consequence of the absence of Mr Pemberton. MARCH 8. The exceptions to the Master's report, approving of the title of Mr George Vice Watkins to the estates on which an indemnity as to be given to the defend- ant against any claims that might be made upon him as purchaser of part of the tftbes of the rectory of Laugharne, Carmarthenshire was resumed, and Mr Pemberton argued in support of the Master's report, but Lord Langdale allowed the exceptions, and re- ferred it back to the Master to review bis report. 'ø-øl.#1J COLONEL WOOD, on Tuesday last, in the House of Commons, presented the petition in support of the present system of Corn Laws, from the freeholders and electors of the county of Brecknock, agreed to at the public meeting convened by the High Sheriff, on the 5th iust. BRECON FAIR, MARCH 6th.-Tlie sale of horses was exceedingly dull, although there was an unusually small number offered. Beasts sold remarkably well fat ones fetching 6d. per pound; and stores were in good demand. Sheep fetched full 7d. Tij r, EARL OF CAWDOR, on Monday last, presented a petition from a place in Somersetshire against the Beer Act, and from a place in Cornwall against an alteration of the Cora Laws. PEI'ITIONS in support of the Corn Laws were pre- sented in the House of Commons on Tuesday last, by General Lygon, from Worcestershire; by Mr Burr, from the owners and occupiers of between 6000 and 7000 acres of bind in the county of Here- ford by Mr Barneby, from a parish in the county of Hereford; by Lord G. Somerset, from parishes in Somersetshire; and by several other Honorable Members. THE CHURCH AT LIANDOTBRY ^A most gratify- ing circumstance last week occurred at Llandovery, in the presentment of a most valuable set of Communion Plate, by the Rev. E. H. Grilfies Wil- liams, of Llwyny wormwood, Carmarthenshire, to the church of Llandovery, The Allowing resolution was passed by a highly respectable meeting of the parish- ioners, convened by the vicar and churchwardens, for the purpose of receiving this liberal token of Mr Griffies Williams's regard, which was proposed by the Rev. W. Morgan, vicar, and seconded by D. Lloyd Harries, Esq. .rh,t this meeting, greatly sensible of the costly and noble gift of a splendid set of Com- munion Plate, consistllg of a flagon, chalice and paten, piesented to tbis Parish by the Rev. E. H. Griffies Williams, M.A.> of Llwyny worm wood, in tbis county, and vicar of Mflrl"?rougb, in tbe county of Wilts, desire to record their unfeigned gratitude to him for his munificent benefaction, and request the Rev. W. Morgan, vicar of this parish, to convey to Mr Griffies Williams their most cordial and sincere acknowledgements and thanks for the same." To this was appended a list of the names of the most influential inhabitants. It is stated in a provincial paper, that for the Wor- cester music meeting, which is to be held in Septem- ber, none but English singers will be engaged. MUNIFICENT BEQUESTS.—The late Mrs Ann Kyr- wood, of Droitwich, whose death was announced in our last obituary, has left a thousand pounds to our Infirmary; the like sum to the Hereford Infirmary; and a thousand pounds to the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge.—paper.
ITHE SECOND LIVERPOOL EISTEDDFOD.
I THE SECOND LIVERPOOL EISTEDDFOD. The second Liverpool Eisteddfod, or Congress of Bards and of the friends of Welsh literature, was held on the evening of St. David's Day at the Music Hall, Bold-street. The meeting was announced for five o'clock; but long before that hour anxious crowds of several hundreds of persons were seen pressing around the entrance into the room. When the door was opened the rush was tremendous, and the room was speedily filled. There were upwards of one thousand present on this interesting occasion, to testify their attachment to the language, literature, and institutions of the land of their fathers. The room was tastefully decorated with a number of elegant flags, most of them bearing suitable in- scriptions in the Welsh language, such as Tra môr, tra BrythorC—" Heb Dduw, heb ddim, Duw a digorC" Y gtvir yn erbyn y byd" Achre Ian diogel ei pherchen," &c.,&c. The president's chair wassplendidly decorated, and was surmounted by the national emblem, a leek of gigantic proportions. The platform was crowded to excess, chiefly by ladies, who seemed to take a deep interest in the proceedings of the evening. On the platform we noticed Ellis Jo:ies, Esq the Rev. John Jones, minister of Saint Andrew's Church, the Rev. Daniel Jones, Baptist Minister, the Rev. Thomas Pierce, Independent Minister, the Rev. W. Williams, of Caernarvon, (Gwilym Caledfryn), the Rev. R. Parry, Conway, (Bardd Mon,) the Rev. W. Davies, of Llanerchymedd, &c. &c. In the absence of Joseph Jones, Esq., of Caernar- von, who was expected to occupy the chair, but who was prevented by a recent domestic affliction, the Rev. Daniel Jones was moved into the chair. The Chairman commenced the proceedings by ad- dressing the meeting in Welsh. He expressed a hope that they would hereafter have cause to reflect with pleasure on the enjoyments of that evening, and that many such opportunities would be afforded them in future for assembling to aid in the promotion of Welsh literature.—(Cheers.) As there were several gentlemen present prepared to address the meeting at some length, and as the business to be gone through would occupy considerable time, be would not detain them any longer with his own remarks. He felt that he was highly honoured in being called upon to pre- side over such a meeting. He could assure them that the object for which they were met was one which was ever dear to him.—(Cheers.) The Chairman then read four Englynion (stanzas) on the opening of the Eisteddfod. Four additional verses were then read from the chair, which were com- posed by Tegwyn, a Welsh bard of eminence. Mr. John Jones, of Manchester, then played a tune on the Welsh harp. The Rev. R. PARRY, of Conway, thsnaddressed the meeting in Welsh, at considerable laigth, and with very great effect. We give the substsnce of his speech in English, and must express ou" regret that we cannot do justice to the original. He said that ac- cording to the usual practice of tie provincial Eistedd- fodau, it was declared that one of the principal objects contemplated by such meet/ngs was, to proclaim barn gursedd ar bob awenydJa barddoniaeth, ynllygad haul ac yn wyneb goleuni"-Llle judgment of the con- gress on all poetical productions, in the eye of the son, and in the face of light: and though it was not neces- sary on that occasion, that they should go through the same formalities, it was imperative upon them that they should act upon the same principle. There never was, perhaps, any institution respecting the expediency or utility of which all were agreed. Whilesome might render their support to a particular institution, from a conviction of its usefulness, others would be found ready to impugn it as useless and injurious. The public had a right to investigate and to judge of all public meetings, as a sort of public property. With reference to Eisteddfodau and other literary institutions, there exists a diversity of opinions. Some deem them worthy of support—others reckon them improper and dccidedly objectionable; and, accordingly, they strictly prohibit attendance upon them as sources of moral corruption. Now, the good or evil of any institution must be judged of by the principles which are ac- knowledged, the actions performed, or the general influence which it exercises over the public mind. He would, therefore, consider a few of the objections urged against such meetings as the present, and urge the reasons by which they could be supported. Some, who profess to a greater degree of holiness than their brethren, in opposing the Eisteddfodau, assert that they are immoral meetings, and, therefore, undeserving of countenance. But what could that immorality be 1 In what did it consist? It must necessarily proceed either from the nature of the subjects under notice, or from the competition which was encouraged, from the music played, or from the poetical productions sung. With reference to the subjects proposed for competi- tion at that Eisteddfod, he would challenge any one to affix the slightest stigma upon the meeting. The principal subject was Haman and Mordecai,—a scriptural subject, descriptive of the humbling of pride and the elevation of humility. There was no harm in that. The next subject was Social Union" not dissaffection to the state, and contempt of the constituted authorities. There was no barm in that. Another of the subjects is 61 Morality"-a subject which surely did not involve anything savouring of immoiality. As there could be no harm in the subjects, let them next inquire whether there was anything objectionable in the principle of competition-in the strug-gle for superiority. He would seriously ask whether there could be any greater harm in encourag- ing competition in reference to mental improvement, than there was in reference to the cultivation of the earth? There are in Wales agricultural societies, which annually offer a great number of prizes for the best farmed lands, the best draining, the best planting, the best cattle, and so forth. Now, the very parties who were too holy to struggle for a literary prize at an nisieaajoa, were among the most constant competitors for these agricultural premiums. (Hear, hear.) If the latter species of competition be right and justifi- L able, they would surely acknowledge that struggling for the superiority on subjects of a far nobler and more elevated character was not to be condemned as improper. What was it but competition that had given them the incomparable essay of Dr. Harris on "Mammon," which had bad such mighty effects on the benevolence of the land?-(Hear and cheers.) Oid not the eminent Jones, of Denbigh, as one of the closing acts of his life, compose a poem to be sent to an Eisteddfod!—(Cheers.) If, then, there could be no harm either in the subjects or the competition, was it to be found in the music? The only music was, playing the harp. Was there any thing in that par- ticular instrument which polluted the fingers of those who touched it?—(Cheers) Was playing the harp worse than playing the violin, the organ, or the piano ? No, no: the harp, if there be any, is a consecrated instrument.—(Cheers ) What was the chosen instru- ment of the sweet PsatmistoftsraetPThu harp. Cheers. What was the instrument which the Jews, in their captivity in a foreign land, hung upon the willows, when they complained how can we sing- Gerdd Ion mewn tirestronol, A'n mad anwylwlad yn ol?" Was it not the harp. (Cheers.) Was the harp a dis- agreeable instrument? 0 leisia.ii meluson Mel o hyd yn mola hon." Music was evidently designed to assist in the exer- cises of devotion. As the harm did not exist in the subjects selected, in the competition, or in the music, was it in the stanzas to be recited by the Datgeiniaid? He understood that it was resolved by the committee that nothing trenching upon immorality should be sung, and that non-compliance with this regulation would involve the loss of the prize. The earliest bards were in the habit of composing their verses to oe sung wiui tue narp. me ceieorateil Charles, of Bala, remarks on the Psalmist, 41 David was not only a poet of great celebrity, but a skilful musician also. He consecrated this acquirement, as well as all his other acquirements, to the glory of God. There pro- bably was no place in the world where was a musical choir superior to that at Jerusalem, established in the service of God, under the superintendance of David and Solomon. All this prefigured the joy which would bo everlastingly partaken of by the ransomed in heaven." Pyngcio a wnai fel pencerdd, Nefol a rhagorol gerdd Prydodd dalm o ber salnaau, Fwyned i'm ynt, f'enaid mau! Canu dwsmel a thelyu, Yn hard a wnai'r gwiwfardd gwyn. Am ganu ni fu, ni fydd Hoew fawl ei hefelydd." Thus all the objections to these eisteddfodau were found out to be creatures of the imagination, base- less as the fabric of a vision. He would then enumerate a few of the reasons why the eisteddfodau should be supported. In the first place, they ought to be encouraged because they promoted learning. The celebrity of nations depends, in many respects on their superiority in manners and learning. This supe- riority is acquired chiefly by the advantages which they enjoy for mental improvement. The natural abilities of all nations are alike. It is only through superior means of instruction that they are made to differ. Why have men been endowed with powers capable of such great improvement? Certainly not that those powers should not be cultivated. Their talents were not given them in order to be buried in the earth. (Hear.) The light which bad been given to them was not bestowed in order to be bid under a bushel. (Hear, hear.) It was given to direct their steps. It was through cultivation that the pathless desert was brought to produce its waving fields of corn. It was by cultivation that the heathy hills were con- verted into fruitful gardens. It was by cultivation that the mind of man was brought to produce fruits delightful and profitable to its possessor. The powers of the human mind without cultivation are like the marble in the quarry. Ages pass over and leave un. -ILOaMic discoverod .-V.- after thc Ul plements of the artist have been employed, its splendour is brought to light. Who knows how many Robert Halls there are about the borders of Wales, but whose abilities have never been made known to the world because he has not bad the advantages of mental cultivation? Again, he recommended that Eisteddfodau were useful inasmuch as they promoted mental enjoyment. What enjoyment can be com- pared with mental enjoyment? What more delightful than with Sir Isaac Newton, to take flight to the worlds on high? Again, the Eisteddfodau were justi- fiable as tending to promoto morality, and dispel ignorance, more especially when held, as on that oc- casion, on a day ordinarily devoted to pleasures of a coarser character, and frequently to revelry and drunkenness. Eisteddfodau are also to be approved of because they reward merit. But their chief re- commendation is derived from the fact that they have been subservient to the interests of true religion. A few centuries back it was amongst the Welsh bards alone that most of the learning in the principality was possessed. Who were the translators of the bible into Welsil ?-(I tear.) Chief bards of Wales. Who lighted the Candle of Wales" when darkness was spread over the land? Was it not the old Vicar Pritchard ?—(Hear) Who supplied the church with psalms and hymns? Was it not the bards?—(Hear.) Was it not Edmund Prys and William Williams? The Eisteddfodau have contributed to enlighten the teachers of the Welsh Sunday Schools. How many bards, who have obtained eminence at the Eistedd- fodau, have afterwards become eminent ministers of the gospel! On these grounds he would maintain the expediency of encouraging Eisteddfodau; and in closing his address to the Second Liverpool Eisteddfod be would say- Gwresoged, ie tanied bon Fyw areithiau'r Hen Frython." Heddyw er y sydd o wir sain-nid yw Ond dydd y pethau bychain Y mae'r adeg yn Mrydain Gyda rhwysg i godi rhain. The rev. gentleman sat down amid great applause. Mr. John Jones then played a tune on the harp, a companied by the singing of penillion. Mr. Lloyd then addressed the meeting in English. He observed, that it was an interesting reflection, that while they were celebrating, in a strange land, their attachment to Wales, its language, and its in- stitutions, there were thousands of our countrymen, even across the Atlantic, and on the distant shores of New South Wales, joining in the same employment, and listening to the thrilling strains of the harp, I That brings unto the homesick mind All we have loved and left behind." He hoped that they would have occasion, in reflecting hereafter upon that meeting, to use the words of a celebrated English poet, and- look back upon it as one of The greatest spots in memory's waste." Mr. Samuel Roberts then in Welsh sung "The Days of Queen Bess," which was rapturously ap- plauded. The Rev. Mr. Davies, of Llauerchymedd, then ad- dressed the meeting in Welsh in a very effective speech. After another tune on the harp, the chairman called upon the Rev. W. Williams, of Caernarvon, to read a lecture on the Bardic Rules. We are sorry that we are precluded from giving even an outline of this ad. mirable address. The Rev. W. Williams, (who was one of the ap- pointed judges,) then announced the successful com- positions on the various subjects proposed. He accompanied his judgment with a very able criticism on the merits of the productions under notice. This criticism, will, we understand, be immediately pub- lished in the Welsh periodicals. The following is a list of the successful candidates 1. For the best Ode, (Awdl,) on Haman and Mor- decai. The successful competitor for this prize proved to be the Rev. John Pierce, Independent Minister, who was invested with the sil ver medal by Miss Jones. 2. For the best poem, (Cywydd) on social union. There was only one production sent in, which though possessed of very high merit as a composition, related rather to union than social union. This prize was not awarded in consequence. 3. For the best essay on morality. There were three essays sent in, but the authors had, in every case mistaken the subject. This prize was a'lso withheld.' 4. For the best six Stanzas, (Englynion) on the Society of Ancient Britons. Several compositions had been received on this subject, but not one of them was deemed deserving of the prize. 5. For the best six Stanzas on the vine. The suc- cessful competitor for this prize was the Rev. William Ambrose, of Port Madoc, Caernarvonshire. 6. For the best stanza to the Slanderer. Out of a great number of compositions on this subject, not one was deemed worthy of the prize. 7. To the best player on the Welsh harp, under eighteen years of age. The candidates for this prize were Masters Benjamin Rogers and Edward Jones. The latter was deemed the best player, and was ac- cordingly invested with the medal by Miss Jones. 8. To the best singer with the harp (Datganydd.) The competitors for this prize were Mr Isaac Jones, Mr John Edwards, and Mr Samuel Roberts. The successful candidate was Mr Isaac Jones, who was in- vested with the medal by Miss Margaret Foulkes. 9. To the best reader in Welsh. This prize was contended for by three boys, Robert Thomas, Robert Owens, and Daniel Owens. The principal prize was awarded to Robert Thomas, and the two others were each presented with a Welsh Bible. 11. To the best player on the Welsh harp (not limited to any age). This prize was also won by Master Edward Jones. The other competitors were Master Benjamin Rogers and Mr Robert Jones. The meeting separated at eleven o'clock, highly gratified with the proceedings of the evening. Oes y byd i'r Iaith Gvmraeg .###,# MISS RANDLES-THE WELSH PRODIGY. (From the Cheltenham Looker-on.) 1 was much pleased with the account you gave of your doings on St. David's Day; they did honour to the promoters of so rational and I may add national, entertainment. Some thirty-five years ago there was a cliiid who was justly denominated the Welsh prodigy:" she was daughter of Mr. Randies, of Wrexham, in Denbighshire, a blind harper, mentioned by Miss Seward, in her poem of Llangollen Vale." c Miss Randies appeared before the public when only two years old; she played Ar hyd y nos, (the live long night), and the Downfall of Paris, on the pianoforte, at the Wrexham theatre and before she attained her fourth year she had the honour of performing before the court of George III. and Queen Charlotte; on which occasion her father played the harp, (on which he greatly excelled all performers of his day), and the good old king came up to him and said Ha! blind, blind t see-who taught you to play 1" Mr. Rand tes said that it was old Mr. Parry the celebrated Welsh har- per. 0 said the king I remember him well he and his son used to play Handel's chorusses, thirty years ago, on two Welsh harps he was blind too- yes, blind like you-poor fellow-l remember it well —it is full thirty years ago." Through the influence of Sir W. W. Wynn Miss Randies was patronized by the first persons in the land, and a large sum of money was raised for her. The Princess of Wales (after- wards Queen Caroline) wished very much to adopt the child, and offered to give her the best education, &c.; but the poor dark minstrel could not bear the thought of losing his darling Sappho. She went, however, to pass a week at the Princess's bouse, at Blackheath; and was consequently a good deal with the Princess Charlotte of Wales. On one occasion, while the two little prattleis were amusing them- selves, the princess said to Miss Randies—" Do you know, Bessy, that my grandpapa is King of England, and that my papa is Prince of Wales 1" "Well," said the petit Welsh lassie, and my papa is organist of Wrexham." Miss Randies became ultimately a first-rate performer, both on the harp and pianoforte; and she fixed her residence at Liverpool; but she became acquainted with II set of persons who con- sidered themselves miserable sinners, and who per- suaded her that to have inusical instruments in her house was an offence in the eye of the Almighty; in short, they rendered her life a most wretched one. She disposed of her instruments, &c., then confined herself to her room, poreing all day over religious tracts, which, for want of exercise, undermined her delicate constitution, and at length brought her to the grave at the age of thirty Pardoll this digression, which I thought would be acceptable to your Cambrian readers. GEOFFRY SHORTBOW. London, March 5, 1839. [Can any correspondent of the Guardian put the insinuation at the close of this letter on its proper footing ? Of course, as stated here, there is something approaching to error. ED. G. & G.] "##1" I ABERDOVEY NEAR ABERYSTWITH.—SEVEN LIVES LOST —A most dreadful accident occurred at the above place on Wednesday evening week. The captain of a vessel lying off the place in the Dovey river, had invited several respectable young women from Aberdovey to take tea with him on board his vessel; and for the purpose of bringing them on board he and his mate and a lad went ashore. About dusk the above three and four young women started in the boat, and unfortunately met a watery grave. The alarm was given between 10 and 11 o'clock when their parents and friends became alarmed at their protracted absence, and upon a boat being sent to the vessel, it was discovered that the party had not been there. The consternation was dreadful. Only three of the bodies have yet been found. — Carmarthen Journal.
PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS.
PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS. Votes of Members for South IVales, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. INNKEEPERS. —TUESDAY, MARCH 5. Motion made and Question put,—"That leave be given to bring in a Bill for the more effectual pro- tection of Innkeepers:"—(Captain Pechell.)—Tho House divided-Ayes 20, Noes, 156. NOES. Clive, E. B. | Morris, D. Jones, J. I SLITO PORT.—TUESDAY, MARCH 5. Motion made, and Question put—"That an bumble Address be presented to her Majesty, praying her Majesty that she will give directions that there be laid before this House Copies or extracts of any dispatches, communications, and correspondence that have passed between the British Mission at Stockholm and her Majesty's Minister for Foreign affairs, during the years 1837 and 1838, relative to the port of Slito, in the island of Gottland —(Mr Milner Gibson)—The House divided-Ayes 118; Noes 140. AYES. A dare, Lord Somerset, Lord Q. Jones, J, ] NOES. Clive, E. B. I Philipps, Sir R. Morris, D. | HIGHWAYS BILL.—WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6. Order for Com-mittee read; Motion made and Question proposed, That Mr Speaker do now leave the Chair:"—Amendment proposed, to leave out tho word That" to the end of the Question, in order to add the words this House will, upon this day six months resolve itself into the said Committee," instead thereof:—Question put, That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Question -The House divided; Ayes 196, Noes 23. AYES. Clive, E. B. I Somerset, Lord G. Graham, Sir J, | Wood, Col. NOES. Morris, D. I Williams, W. A. In Committee-Fourteentl1 Clause (Highways in Unions placed under Board of Guardians): Amend- ment proposed, p. 5. I. 16, to leave out the follow- ing words: being placed under the superintendence and management of a competent Board :-Questioii put, That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Clause :The Committee divided; Ayes, 63, Noes, 43. NOES. Somerset, Lord. | Wood, Col. Williams, W. A. | Burr, H. Another Amendment proposed, 1. 18, to leave out the following words: whenever the Poor-Law Com- missioners for England and Wales shall have formed, or shall form, any number of parishes into a Union for the administration of the Laws for the Relief of the Poor, or shall have placed, or shall place, any single parish under the orders and regulations of the said Commissioners :Question put, "That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Clause:"—Tbe Committee divided; Ayea 66, Noes 40. AYES.-Wood, Col. T. NOES. Burr, H. I Williams, W. A. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (IRELAND) nrLL.-FRIDA V, MARCH 8. Order for the second reading read; Motion made and Question proposed-"That the Bill be now read a second time." Amendment proposed, to leave out the word now," and at the end of the Question to add the word upon this day six months." Question put, "That the word 'now' stand part of the Question." The House divided-Ayes, 300 j Noes, 39. AYES. Blewitt, R. J. I Price, Sir R Clive, E. B. Price, H. Graham, Sir 1. Vivian, J.H. Morris, D. Williams, W. A. NOES. Adare, Viscount. ) Jones, J. ,#
FAIRS FOR THE ENSUING WEEK.
FAIRS FOR THE ENSUING WEEK. Glamorganshire. -Cowbridge, Tuesday 19; Gower Inn, Kilvrougb, Wednesday 20; Mertbyr Tydvil, Monday 18. Monmouthshire.-Abergavenny, Tuesday 19. Cardiganshire. -Liatidyssell, Thursday 21. Carmrthenshire. -Cross Inn, Saturday 23; New Castle in Emlyn, Saturday 23. Pembrokeshire.-Narbertht Thursday 21. MILErORD.-It is surprising that while all the other naval arsenals are effectually protected, that at Mil. ford, (although of considerable importance) is left totally unguarded; nor is it less wonderful, that the influential gentlemen of the neighbourhood allow this arsenal to go unrepresented. The slightest represen- tation from them must, by drawing that attention to the port which it. so justly demands, obtain a redress to this crying grievance, and ensure a proper safe- guard to the arsenal and port in general. At present there is nothing to prevent the smallest force, even in open boats, from destroying the arsenal, for there is no resistance to offer to an armed launch, or even a pinnace, should an enemy think proper to send one, to fire the whole establishment; nor, indeed, is it much better provided against incendiarism. If the attention of the worthy representative of the borough of Pembroke,—Sir James Graham, were drawn to it, redress must speedily follow.-Carmarthen Journal.
Family Notices
BIRTHS. On the 5th inst., at Monmouth, the lady of Capt. Kane, of a son. On the 6th inst., at Craighoel, Castletown, the Lady of Wm. Webb, Esq., of a son. MAURIAGES. March 7, at Llanvechan church, the Rev. Henry Cornwall Leigh, M.A., second son of the late George John Leigh, Esq., of High Leigh, Cheshire, to Mary, eldest daughter of Martin Williams, Esq., of Bryngwyn, Montgomeryshire. & J On Tuesday, the 12th, at Landough. by the Rev. Owen Jenkins, B.D., Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, Smiif'h pm of Maesteg, third son of Robert nf tuJ i S.q '°f ^r^1Say°Q» to Elizabeth, third daughter this couiUy6 Jenkins, Esq., of Blaencorrwg, all in UNION. On Thursday the 7th inst., at the Baptist Chapel, rogmore Street, Abergavenny, Mr George Barrett,corn- factor, to Miss Eliza Rollings. DIED. On the evening of Saturday, the 2nd inst., aged 80, Agnes, the affectionate and lamented wife of James Thompson, Esq., and mother of Mr Alderman Thomp* son, M.P. for Sunderland. On the 2nd inst., at Dr. Tyser's, Monmouth, in the 70th year of her age, Miss Smith, of Ed walton, Not- tinghamshire, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Smith, Esq., formerly of Gedling, in the same county. Lately, at Charlton, much lamented, John Dyneley, Esq., brother to Mrs Hill, of Courtyralla, in this county. March 10th, at Newport, Monmouthshire, at the age of 21 months, Hawkins Bees Hambly, only child of Mr Wm. Hambly, of the above place. On the 8th inst., at Nurton, Monmouthshire, in the 74th year of her age, Mrs D. Place, only daughter of the late Lionel Place, Esq., of the city of York. On the 4th, aged 3 months, Robert Williams, son of Mr Daniel Jones, currier, Lammas-street, Carmarthen. On the 2nd, at Lammas-street, Carmarthen, Mrs Rees, aged 89 years. March 4th, much respected, Thomas Evans, in the employ of the Rev. W. Powell, Raglan, aged 33 years. ° ° On the 3rd, at Abercamlais, Breconshire, Miss Wil- hams, sister of the Rev. Canon Williams. The never- tailing fund of benevolence in this lady's bosom rendered h lharity universal as her knowledge of misery; whether clothing, medical or pecuniary aid were want- ing, her purse was always open, and her loss will long be deplored by an extensive neighbourhood. On the 23rd ult., at East Aberthaw, aged 28, Maria, wife of Mr Thomas Stephen, flour merchant, and only daughter of Mr Thomas Evans, of Roose. On the 8th, deeply regretted, the Rev. Edward Lewis, mauy years Vicar of Portskewitt. His worthy and generous conduct endeared him to all who had the honour of his acquaintance. March 4. at Usk Priory, Sara, wife of John James, March 6th, at Newport, Monmouthshire, at the house of his brother-in-law Mr Stephen Rogers, at the age of 17, Mr Wm. Morse, son of Richard Morse, Esq.,of Awrc- t Gloucestershire. At Tenby, on the 11th inst., aged 81, Mrs Bowers, mother of the Rev. W. Bowers, Rector of St. Paul's, Covent Garden, and of Mr J. Bowers, Library, Tenby. On the 11th inst., at the advanced age of 84, Mr Rees Williams, weaver. Canton, near Cardiff. He was for many years, a constant member of the Welsh. Independent Church at Cardiff. On Saturday the 9th inst., of inflammation brought on by hooping cough, Isabella Daniel Morris, the beloved daughter of D. W. Morris, draper, aged 2 years and 10 months. Having lost two and the only children within 6 weeks. On Saturday last the 9th inst., at his residence, Dolson Cottage, near Abergavenny, John Maurice Conway, Esq., aged 53 years, deeply regretted by hIs relatives and friends. On the 24th inst., after a short illness, B. D. Williams, Esq., surgeon, of Abergavenny, deeply lamented by his widow and family, and regretted by a numerous circle of friends. On the same day, Mary infant daughter of Mr Johj»^_ Horton. of tbe Duke of .WAllimrino Inn
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it is proper you should come and see her, for if you do not, there will be an uproar in the town. He then asked me if she was on his way to Cowbridge. I said you pass by my door. Then he said he was coining by in half an hour he would call to see her. I said I would stand on the door, and show him my door. In about half an hour he came. About two o'clock. When he was coming along- I rose my hand, aud he bowed to me. I did so a second time, and he bowed to me, but did not seem inclined to stay. My hus- band ran after him and stopped him, and told him that was the house he was to call at; then he came out of his gig and came in I shewed him upstairs, and he said, rise up her head and arouse her, she is very loiv. He ordered us to give hera table spoonful of castor oil, and if that did not operate to give her another in an hour and a half; and if that would not operate, to make her a strong glister with turpentine in it. I did not hear him mention any quantity of turpentine. He said there was no danger. He told it to us all. There were several in the room at the time. He said he was going to stop at Cowbridge that night; to write and let him know how she was; not to mind the postage. Before lie came at all her hands were cold, and her feet were cold, and began to turn purple. I did not observe her eyes, she had her head down. I did not see him feel her pulse. The prisoner had never seen her once before that time at Bridgend. I do not believe he was more than two or three minutes with her in all. He never, to my knowledge, asked for the history of my niece's com- plaint. She died in about a quarter of an hour or twenty minutes after he left the house. Respecting Spolasco, alias Smith, we shall only add that as the public curiosity to know all that can be ascertained respecting him is sogreat, a!; was evinced by the large number of extra copies of our journal sold on Saturday last,—we direct the attention of such of our readers, as have access to files of newspapers, to the Limerick Times of November 24 and December 2t, 1836. They will read something ratlier startling in both. PRESENT RATE OK FREIGHTS per ton from Cardiff to the following places, for iron :— »• d. g. d- »• d. s. d. London.. 14 6 to 15 0 Liverpool 12 0 to 0 0 Hull 16 0 0 0 Limerick. 10 0 0 0 Goole 16 6 17 6 Galway.. 10 0 0 0 Shoreham 14 6 15 0 VVaterford 10 0 0 0 Dublin 12 0 0 0 I Glasgow .14 0 0 0 FOREIGN PORTS. «- di pr ct. 8 d. pr.ct. Rotterdam. 18 0 & 5 Malta 22 6 & JO Amsterdam 20 0 5 Oporto. 15 0 0 Amsterdam 20 0 5 Oporto. 15 0 0 For tin, la. per ton more than the above rates. TO THE EDITOR OF THE GAZETTE & GUARDIAN SIR,—In an article written by Mr J. VV. Nicholl, in a recent number of the Guardian, on the efficacy of the Marcross waters, be forgot to add in what locality the wells are situate-what is the name of the nearest post town, and what are the means of conveyance. Your favouring the public with these particulars in your paper of this week, will oblige a CONSTANT READER. Usk, March 6tb, 1839. I'# TO THE EDITOR OF THE GAZETTE AND GUARDIAN Siitg-Will any of your numerous readers inform me where "The Historie of Cambria, now called Wales, a part of the most famous Yland of Brytaine, written in the Brytish language above two hundreth yeares past: translated into English by H. Lhoyd, Gentleman corrected, augmented,and continued out of Records and best approovcd Authors, by David Powel, Doctor of Divinity," may be met with? It was Drawne first by Sir John Prise, Knight, and Imprinted at London by RafcNeuberie and Henrie Denham in 1684." It is in Old Black Letter,—is a small Quarto,-is dedicated To the Right Worship- full Sir Philip Sydney, Knight." Any information on this subject, particularly if such copy is perfect and to be disposed of, will oblige Your constant reader, CYMRO. TO THE EDITOR OF THE GAZE I'TE ASD GUARDIAN. SIR.-With a feeling of astonishment I have seen a Statement which have appeared in vour last week's paper relative to A poor old Woman which met with an accidental death by fire, a pauper of Ystradvellta, has been very incorrect. I feel it my duty to give you a Statements of facts, the relieving officer of Ystradvellta visited the said pauper and several other nonresident paupers, on the 30ih day of December last,-(aittio it did not form a part of his regular duty to do so,) Hirwain being out of the Neath Union.) he then advised the Pauper that it would be better and more confortable for her to be removed to the Neath Workhouse where She would be taken care of, but She declined, at the next meeting of the Humane Board of Guardians of the Neath Union her cas was laid before the Board, for their consideration, her relief was advanced from 3s. to 3s. 6d. per week, and She was likewise aUt! Bed cloaths, and the pauper was paid accordingly for four weeks Previous to her death and not one week as it was inserted in your last paper, together with the relief of several other pau- pers residing at hirwain, who can be referred to, to convince, any person to whom it may concern, that the relief was regularly and carefully paid to the said pauper and all others connected with the parish of ystradvellta I have reasons to believe that the re- lieving officer of ystradvellta has in a proper manner discharged his duty, with respect to the Said pauper and all others—connected with his District, and has given the greatest Satisfaction—therefore the charge brought against him of neglect of duty, has been made without any foundation and utterly wrong. I am, Sir, yours respectfully, JENKIN POWELL, Guardian of YstradveHta. [We thought it best to give the above letter verbatim!—EDITOR.]