The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General Advertiser for the Counties of Brecon Carmarthen Radnor Monmouth Glamorgan Cardigan Montgomery Hereford

ABERYSTWITH. THE DOG LICENSE.—At the petty sessions, held on the 19th inst., before Richard Roberts, Esq, Mayor, and John Davies, Esq., several persons were summoned by Mr. Hitchcox, supervisor of Excise, and were finc-d in the amount of 25s. each, for keep- ing dogs without having taken < ut a license for the same. REPRESENTATION OF THE COUNTY.-Mr. Evan M. Richards, of Swansea, the Liberal candidate for the honour of representing this county in the new Par. liament, has issued his address, and entered the field against his antagonist, Mr. Edmund Vaughan, the Conservative candidate. A meeting of Mr. Ricbards's friends was held on Thursday morning, the 20th inst., at the Lion Hotel, by invitation, at which there were present, amongst others, Colonel Pryse, M.P., and Sir Pryse Pryse, both of whom have pledged their support to the Liberal candidate. The chair was filled by the Rev. G. Davies. After several resolutions, &c., were passed, it was arranged that a public meeting be held at the Tem- perance Hall in the evening. The seven o'clock meeting was crowded to excess. The chair was filled by T. O. Morgan, Esq., and on the platform there were several influential gentlemen of the county. After a few introductory remarks from the chairman, Mr. Richards spoke at some length, and expressed his political views. SWIMMING MATCH.—On Friday, the 21st instant, the swimming match announced to take place between Mr. Watkin Lewis, of Aberystwith, a champion swimmer, and a man of colour (an African), came off. The prize was XIO, and the distance two miles-a mile straight out to sea and a mile in. A great r crowd of spectators was colleeed, and I he "ea b-ing rough at the time it was a romantic sight to the visitors to witness the contest. As they were going out they were tolerably close together, but on coming back Lewis soon showed himself the master, and came in a good quarter of a mile before the "darky," amidst deafening cheers.

THE WELSH UNIVERSITY. A meeung connected with this movement, pre- sided over by Colonel Pryse, M.P., Lord Lieutenant of the county, was held on Friday, the 14th inst., and attended by, amongst others, the Rev. D. Charles, secretary of the institute Morgan Lloyd, Esq.. L L.B., treasurer Rev. Evan O. Phillips, vicar, of Aberystwith Rev. T. C. Edwards, Liver- pool; Rev. G. Davies, Rev. J. Saunders, Dr. C. Rice Williams, Dr. Jones, &c. The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, said th.t the present meeting, as he understood it, had been called for the purpose of explaining the present position bf the institution. Meetings had been held last year, and collections made, but for some reasons, which he hoped to hear explained satisfactorily away, the institution had not progressed as desired. In consenting to take the chair, he had merely done so in order that intending subscribers might under- stand the exact position of affairs, and then make up their minds whether they would further aid the institution or not. He, however, wished it to be understood that this was not a begging meeting. (Cheers.) The Rev. David Charles then addressed the meet- ing. He said the want of an institution that would give a high-class education in Wales had long been felt. Common schools were advanc:ng, National and British schools were multiplying very fast, and there were theological establishments which were flourishing but there were no large national insti- tutions that would give a general education to their young men. The object of the University College was to prepare the youth of Wales for the various professions and employments. Hitherto the ministry had been the. chief outlet for the talent of the country, but other demands were now created. The increase of trade, and mining and manufacturing operations, the introduction of railways, and profes- sions such as medicine and law, as well as competi- tive examinations for positions in the civil and Indian services ;—these were new outlets for the taletns of the country, but there was no institution to prepare young men for them. A comparison of Wales with other countries would show the need of a college such as it was proposed to found. It had been amply proved that the Welsh intellect could match with any other people in the British Isles, pro- viding Welshmen possessed equal educational advan- tages. Such an institution as they proposed to establish must evidently be absolutely unsectarian. Then the institution must be located in the country. They proposed to give education at the University College at a moderate rate, so as to be within the reach of the majority of the people. Was it possi- ble to obtain such an institution for Wales ? The committee fully believed it was. First of all, they must form a national fund, and, according to their computations, the amount must reach some. thing like thirty thousand pounds, although they might perhaps do with less. The subscriptions promised amounted to about X14,000, of which something like Y,4,500 had been paid already, and he had no doubt they would easily get enough to make up the required sum. They then proposed to "o to Government for aid towards paying their professors. The model it was intended to follow was that of the Queen's Colleges in Ireland, or Owen's College in Manchester. He thought they would unite themselves with the London University, and get a board of examiners to pass their young men, so that students might graduate at Aberystwith I, with a London degree. The institution was not lintendéd to supersede the various denominational pjolleges in the Principality, but to form a University around which those colleges would cluster. They thought they would be able to open it next October twelve months. When they could get the people united in one general effort, no doubt they would soon see the day when a University would be estab- lished in Wales, and their beloved Cambria lift up its head amongst the nations of the world. (Cheers.) Mr. Charles was followed by Mr. Morgan Lloyd, Mr. Jonathan Peel, Mr. Sozlumper, &c. Mr. J. Mitthews proposed, and the ReT. J. Saun. ders seconded, a vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding. Colonel Pryse briefly acknowledged the compli- ment, and the meeting broke up. A second meeting took place in the evening at the Teiiiperance-liall, and was numerously attended. ——

TALYBONT. VEGETABLE SHOW. The annual exhibition of garden vegetables was held at the School-room on Wednesday last, under the patronage of Mrs. Gwynne Holford, Buckland. The exhibitors were cottagers from the parishes of Llanddetty, Llanfigan, Llan- saintfread, Llanhamlach, Cathedine, and Llan- gunider. It will he remembered that this show was established three years ago by Mrs. Gwynne Holford, and we are glad to state that, it continues to flaurish from year to year, and, considering the excessive drought we have had this summer, the vegetables exhibited were of excellent quality, and were highly commended by the judges. The onions in particular attracted attention, and were pronounced by Mr. Garret to be the best he had seen this year. Judg- ing from the size of the vegetables they would have done credit to gardeners of higher pretensions than the exhibitors. The judges were Mr. Garret, Buck- land, and Mr. Ireland, Glanusk, and their decisions in every department met with the approval of both competitors and visitors. They commenced their work at 2 p.m., and shortly afterwards Mrs. Gwynne Holford arrived, accompanied by her son, Lieuten- ant Hughes Holford, and, after minutely inspecting the vegetables, and expressing herself satisfied with the show, proceeded to distribute the following prizes :—Scotch kale, 1st prize, 10s. 2nd, 6s. 3rd, 4s. Onions, 1st prize, 10s.; 2nd, 6s.; 3rd, 4s.; and the same prizes for leeks, parsnips, carrots, turnips, and pot-herbs, of which there was an excellent collection. We are sorry that we cannot furnish our readers with a complete list of prize takers, but the chief ones were carried off t'y Llewellyn Williams, Cwmbanw William Feltum, Bwlch Arthur Evans, New Mill; Elizabeth Powell, Llangunider Thomas Kinsey, Bwlch and William Jones, Cross Oak. The exhibi- bitors were afterwards addressed by Mr. Garret, and the Rev. David Williams, Llanthetty, who called for three cheers for Mrs. Holford. This was heartily responded to by all present, among whom we noticed the Rev. William Meredith, Rev. David and Mrs. Williams, Llanthetty; Mrs. Perring and friend, Graiglas Villa; Mr. D. W. Morgan, Ashford; Rev. Daniel and Mrs. Williams, Talybont; Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Cui; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Talybont; Mr. David Brown, Brecon Messrs. Jones, Mr. Daries, and Mrs. Williams, Talybont &c. HARVEST THANKS GITING. -Harvest-home meetings were held on Wednesday and Thursday last in the parish of Llanthetty. -♦

THE DRAINAGE OF TOWNS. To the Editor of the BRECON COUSTY TIMES Sir,—The thorough drainage of towns, the profit* arising from the refuse thereof, and the sanitary con- dition of the inhabitants, being of natinaal importance, the question naturally turns up- Have the modes hitherto practised been effectual to attain the above desired ends r Having seen sewers made at Merthyr, Dowlais, Brecon, Devynnock, and other places, which, without a sufficient run of water, could only be likened to depositaries of refuse matter, and from which effluvia arises which must be prejudicial to all who inhale it; besides, night toil and other valuable manures are in a great measure lost to the owners and occupiers of land. But to come to the points in ques- tion. The Eisteddfod will be at Brecon in 1869, and if the managers will put forward the following, I will give one sovereign, providing others, nineteen in num- ber, will do the same, making together a prize of £ 20, to be given to any one who will produce a plan to meet fully the understated objects. Ist.-The thorough drainage of towns, and especially that of Brecon. 2nd.—The true mode of collecting and preparing of night soil and other valuable manures, the same to be applied to the soil by drill or hand. Cost of prepara- tion, and marketable value at Brecon, to be shown. 3rd.—The best mode of embanking out the Usk and Honddu rivers, and the cost of making twenty-one feet —lineal measure, as such should be a turn out, for all the advantages should be shown. 4th.-The best mode of using up rain and other waters falling, and being, within the limits of Brecon, or on the area, to be thoroughly drained; pure water only to go off by the natural drains, viz., the Usk and Honddu rivers. If you will be good enough to give a place to the foregoing, the attention of some of your numerous readers may solve the mistaken ideas as to the thorough drainage of towns, &c.—I am, sir, yours obediently. T. A Dovymiockj Aug. 25th, 1868.

BRECON TOWN COUNCIL. The adjourned meeting of the Corporation was held on Monday morning at the Town-hall, when there were present P. Bright, Esq., Mayor Coun- cillors J. Davies (ex-Mayor), J. Prothero, H. C. Rich, A. A. Walton, J. Griffiths, and G- Cansick. The minutes of last meeting were read and con- firmed. The Mayor then stated that the principal business was the election of a police-constable in the room of Williams, who had resigned. A man named Davies, who produced satisfactory testimonials, had been temporarily appointed. He had conducted himself satisfactorily, though Mr. Lee at the last meeting said he was slow. The applications and testimonials which had been forwarded were then opened, there being six candi- dates for the situation. One named Phillips, dating from Penarth-road, Cardiff, stated that he was open to an engagement, but that he was afraid the pay here was too low for a person of his experience and qualifications However, he requested to have an answer. This letter, which was read amidst loud laughter, was unaccompanied by testimonials, the writer being therefore out of court. The other candidates' names were David Davies (at present filling the vacancy), Elijah Gale, London F. J. Summers, Devynock David Siddington, Newport and John Watkins, Talybont. Each of the candi- dates was had into the room and questioned by the members. Mr. J. Davies then proposed that David Davies, .ho was now doing duty, should be appointed. Mr. Griffiths seconded the motion. The Mayor made some observations in reference to Mr. Lee having got a man down from London, whom he was about on Saturday night to put on duty without having said anything at all to him (the Mayor) about the matter. To this he objected, and insisted that Davies should be continued till that day. He asked Mr. Lee what he had to say against the man, and could not get anything eut of him except, He will not do for me, sir." That was not a su ffi- cient reason to reject a man upon. Superintendent Lee was then called in, and,in reply to the Mayor, said he would rather have a more experienced man. This one was too slow for him. Several other questions were asked, but it did not seem that the Superintendent could make any other objection, or give a very satisfactory explanation of what he meant by being slow. The excuse he gave for putting the man on night duty was that he had no uniform and for not having him sworn in, that it was not usual to do so. The Mayor reminded the Superintendent that men were sworn in for the fair, while this man had been employed for five weeks without its being done. Mr. Lee having retired, the motion for the election of Davies was put, and, no amendment being pro- posed, was carried nem. con. The successful candidate was then had in, and given the usual caution as to his conduct. The meeting then adjourned to Thursday, the 3rd September, on which day the monthly Local Board of Health meeting will be also held.

BRECON COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY.—Before THOMAS FALCONER, Esq., Judge. There were about 60 cases entered for trial to- day, the majority of which were of a trifling char- acter. The subjoined were the only ones possessing public interest. JANJC JONES V. THOMAS WILLIAMS.-This was an action to recover XI 10s.. balance of wages alleged to be due. The plaintiff, for whom Mr. Bishop appeared, and whose name was Margaret Jones, sued in her mother's name. Mr. W. Games represented the defendant,—Jane Prothero, a married sister ot the plaintiff, stated that on the 26th May, 1867,she was in Brecon with her sister, and saw Mr. Williams, of Rhayader and agreed with him that her sister should serve him from that date to the fair day, 4th May, 1868. She was to receive £7 from that time to the 4th May. The plaintiff had received X5 10s., and there was xi 10s. due. The witness had asked defendant for the balance, which he had refused to pay; defendant gave permission to plaintiff to attend the funeral of her uncle, and she was away for four days; defendant afterwards made some demur about it, and said that he had kept for that. In cross-examination, the witness said the hiring took place in Lion-lane nothing was said at the time about the deduction for the three weeks from the 4th May up to the day of hiring did not know that the defendant asked plaintiff to stop on till he could go to the fair and get another servant, as the children were ill with the measles; defendant did not tell witness that her sister had left before the year was up did not know that plaintiff told defen- dant she was wanted at home.—The plaintiff, Margaret Jones, was then called, and corroborated her sister's statement as to the hiring, and that she was to have £ 7 from then till the fair day she staved with defendant till that day Mrs. Williams did not tell her she would stop her wages for the four days she was away at her uncle's tuneral-In cross-examination, she said defendant did not ask her to remain till the 26th May he refused to pay her the remainder of her wages unless she stopped he did not ask her to stay until he could go to the fair and get someone to attend to the children.- Jane Jones, the mother of the plaintiff, stated that she went to the defendant on the 4th of May, and received 2 10s. from him, but he would not pay her the remainder 0f the £ 7 he said he would keep it for the three weeks and the four days he would not let her have the bill 5 he did not ask her to let the plaintiff stop, but witness offered to let her stay if they liked Mrs. Williams said they did not want her to do so defendant would not pay her the remainder of the money she sent her daughter to the defendant afterwards, and a letter was sent him by Mr. Smith, solicitor, to which he made no replv. —In cross-examination, the witness again denied that anything had been said about her daughter stopping till they could get another servant; did not tell the defendant that she wanted her daughter at home to help in washing.-In reply to the case, the defendant, Mr. Thomas Williams, was put in the box and said The defendant was my servant; she came on the 26th May, the hiring being £ 7 per year; the memorandum in the book produced was put down at the time-it was to the effect that the agreement was for a year the plaintiff stopped till fair day about a week before the fair I reminded her she had agreed for a year, and my wife told her she must remain till her time was out she said she would not stop she did not say she hired only till the fair; her only excuse was that her mother wanted her home at the washing I asked her to stop till I could hire another, as the children were ill in bed, but she refused to do so.—His Honour thought the hiring was for the year, and gave judgment for the plaintiff for the amount claimed, deducting 89. 5d. for the three weeks which had not been served. JOHN THOMAS V. MORGAN JONES ANDTIIOS. DAVIBS. —There were cross-aetions in this case for damages for assaults alleged to have been committed, Thomas claiming X2, and the other two defendants X5 5s. Mr. B. Bishop was for the plaintiff, and Mr. Games for the defendants. Mr. Bishop having stated the facts of the case, the following evidence was given The complainant, John Thomas, deposed There has been a misunderstanding between myself and Jones's brother about a road on the 11th April I was in the Bull's Head drinking, and Mr. Morgan Jones came in he came with a glass of beer in his hand, and said to me that "the law was getting on;" I said I did not know anything about it; he said "you be an old rip, I see," and threw the glass of beer in my face after that he moved back to the kitchen, and began to call me an old thief, cursing and swearing, and grinning his teeth at me he also challenged me to fight, and pushed me about; Thos. Davies then got up, and called me a thief, and asked me what about the chain; I said I did not know anything about a chain the landlady took me into the bar, but the defendants came and got push- ing me about, and Jones struck me in the teeth, or somewhere, and tried to hit me in the jaw Thomas Davies also got behind me, trying to get hold of my bands for Jones to leather" me they followed me out into the passage, and Jones got on the stairs and kicked me, Davies holding me; I called out, and Mr. Williams came and helped me to the kitchen, where I sat down Jones wanted to be friends, and I shook hands with him, because I was afraid of him I came to you (Mr. Bishop) next day, and instructed you to write to the defendants.—Cross- examined [ told them of this when I got home I had been on good terms with Jones up to this time; I did not do or say anything for Jones to call me an old rip I was not drunk, but quite sober Mr. John Price and Mr. William Davies were there afterwards I am not sure whether they were at the commencement; I had not offered to fight anyone in the house that evening I threw beer after the defendant, but did not throw the glass in his face did not throw two glasses in his face did not follow him round the table to try to catch hold of him I was not noisy in the bar the defendant followed me up there, and called me a thief; I did not strike the defendant in the face before he knocked me I told Davies to go and sit down; I had not previously struck him no one told me I ought not to abuse an old man like that; I first saw Price and Davies when I was in the bar did not keep spitting into Jones's face; I do not know that Jones had a black eye was not turned out of the house.—Charles Price, servant at Cathe- dine, said I was at the Bull's Head on the day in question, and saw the defendant Jones there John Thomas was on the table talking to me, and Mr. Davies came up and called him a thief, and wanted to fight with him Thomas put his hand on his shoulder, and told him not to strike him, as be (Davies) was an old man, and he (Thomas) would not strike him Davies then caught hold of Thomas' collar with his two hands, and Thomas put his other hand on Davies's shoulder, and Davies's hat fell off Jones then got up and struck Thomas, and a fight took place. Witness further corroborated the evi- dence of the plaintiff. He was briefly cross- examined by Mr. Games, but without shaking his evidence.—Mr. Thomas Davies, landlord of the Bull's Head, deposed that the plaintiff and defendant Davies put up at his house Thomas was in his house on the Ilth of April, and Morgan afterwards came in. Witness then said he did not know any- thing about the affair, except that they were argu- ing together, as he was out of the house attending to the horses. He was afterwards called in, because it was said there was going to be a fight he told Thomas to come in the bar, and be came at once; there was very bad language used; witness after- wards prevailed upon the plaintiff to shake hands with Morgan.—Mr. William Williams, of Wain- mynid, who was at the Bull's Head on the night in question, said they had just begun fighting when he went into the house he saw Jones get up end strike Thomas, and afterwards the three were fighting in the passage he heard some one call out "Two against one," and he went out and parted them Jones was on the stairs, and Davies holding Thomas while Jones was kicking him; after he parted the men, Thomas did not show any disposition to fight. —Cross-examined Did not prevent Thomas from fighting anyone else on the occasion saw Jones, of the Noyadd, there; did not see plaintiff quarrelling with him there was something between Jones and me.—A certificate was produced, stating that Mrs. Davies was unable to be present, and Mr. Bishop said that was the plaintiff's case.—Mr. Games then addressed the Court nn behalf of the defendant. He said he much regretted that the time of the Court should have been taken up with a public-house squabble, arising out of some litigation between the brother of the plaintiff and one of the defendants, more especially as, after the squabble was over, the parties, through the influence of the landlord, shook hands with one another. He then stated that the quarrel was commenced by Thomas, who first of all threw beer in the face of Jones on two occasions. t r. -Mr. Jones, the defendant, was then called, and denied point blank the version given by the plain- tiff, and bearing out the statements of his solicitor, and stating that plaintiff spat in his face three times. —In cross-examination, the defendant admitted he caught hold of the plaintiff by the collar, lifted up his foot, and just knocked the plaintiff in order to show what he could do he did not, however, kick him.—Thomas Davies, a farmer, aged 63, was then called, and deposed to being at the Bull's Head on the night in question there was a dispute between him and Jones he saw Thomas throw a glass of ale at Jones's breast and face, and thought there was another glass thrown Thomas then went past him into the bar, making use of nasty words, and spitting at Jones witness told him to hold his tongue, and plaintiff then took him up, and called him a Simonite," afterwards knocking his hat off, and striking him on the left side of the head Mr. Jones prevented him doing more, and plaintiff spat at him; there A as a regular scramble afterwards.—Cross- examined: Neither Jones nor myself called Thomas a thief did not see Morgan Jones rise his foot and kick Thomas. William Davies, a farmer, of Pytindu, spoke to being in the Bull's Head, and hearing some words between Thomas and Davies saw two glasses of beer thrown by Thomas into Jones's face the landlord afterwards interfered, and took him away saw Davies's hat tumble off, and Jones went between Thomas and Davies.—Cross-examined Did not see a glass thrown at Thomas must have seen it if it had been so did not hear of any kicking on the stairs.—Mr. John Powell, Tynewydd, said the first thing he saw was Thomas throwing a glass of beer in Jones's face, this being followed by another he also further corroborated the previous witnesses.- This concluded the case for the defence, and Mr. Bishop addressed the Court, contending that the probabilities-which must decide the matter in a case like that-were in favour of his client.-His Honour, in summing up the case, said it bad lasted two hours and three-quarters, and yet it was about the idlest that ever came into court. The question for him to consider was-is it satisfactorily proved that without any provocation on the part of the plaintiff, such as to justify resistance on the part of the defendants, the defendants commenced by assault- ing him? He thought if any case justified him in sayiug that that had not been satisfactorily made out, it was that one. He should therefore make no order, but nonsuit the plaintiff and each party must pay his own costs. THOMAS GRIFFITHS V. JAMES CHALMERS -A jury was empannelled to try this, which was a replevin case, the plaintiff claiming £ 5 5s. for the unlawful detention of a pony and mare. Mr. Bishop was for the plaintiff, and Mr. D. Thomas for the defen- dant '-Mr. Bishop, in opening the case, said that the plaintiff was a farmer at Llanelltyd, and his farm was on a sort of island in the middle of the common. There was a road leading from Glan- rhydd to Devynock, and on the other side of that road was Loscoed farm, at which the defendant lived. He then stated the facts of the case, and said the law was that if the fence of Mr. Chalmers adjoining the common were not in a proper state of repair, the plaintiff had no right to impound any animal that came in through his fence. He should show that the fences were not in repair. The defen- dant also bad uo right to impound the animals, hav- ing parted with his stack and crops, and the whole of his interest in Losgoed.—Mr. Thomas admitted impounding the animals and then denied entirely the statement made that the plaintiff's land adjoined the common. He next described the posi- tion of the property, contending that the ponies were trespassers as soon as they got through the gate of the common. When they got over the other gate they were trespassers for a second time. He should show also that the fence to the clover field was in a perfect state of repair. But a'suming it was not, the ponies were trespassers on the high- way, and the consuming of the clover could not be justified. Mr. Thomas then called Thomas Chalmers, who deposed I am the son of the defendant; remember Monday, the 8th of June on that day I found five ponies ill the clover field I took them down to the house three belonged to Mr. Price, one to plaintiff, and the other to somtone else; I have examined the fences, which are in good repair the gate at the bottom of the field hadllf en broken, and the post; there were footmarks at the place, and I have no doubt the ponies came in there this was at half-past six in the morning Andrew Fraser and Jenkin Powell were in the road as I took out the ponies; Thomas Griffiths and William Price afterwards came to the house; I put 2s. on the ponies, and Griffiths said he had not the money, and he would go home for it; saw him again, and he said he had not the money, and I could take them to pound I did so, and in a week afterwards I heard they were taken out.—Cross-examined Did not tell the plaintiff the ponies were in the pound after I had taken them there the Devynock pound is three miles away; cannot say whether there was an entire horse in the shed where I put the ponies am quite sure the land is in my father's occupation he has not assigned the property to me.—James Chalmers, the defendant, stated he occupied Losgoed farm, and paid the rent and rates.—In cross-examination by Mr. Bishop he reiterated that he had not assigned his stock to anyone else, and stated that his fences were in order.—Andrew Fraser deposed to helping Thomas Chalmers brine: out the ponies from the clover field; and Jenkin Powell gave similar evidence. —Mr. Thomas said that was his case.—Mr. Bishop then called Thomas Griffiths, who deposed that he occupied Llanelltyd farm, which was surrounded by hills; there was a road by the side of the defendant's farm, with some waste ground; the defendant's gate leading to the clover field was quite out of repair, being nothing more than rotten pieces of sticks; the hedge was in such a state that anyone could go into the field on Friday, the 5th June, the ponies were pasturing on the common on Saturday and Sunday they were not to be seen, and on Monday morning he went to look for them, and met Price; he afterwards went to Losgoed, where he saw five ponies in a shed, and there were seven others in another place witness's was amongst them, and defendant wanted 2s. for the damage, which he refused to give; he had no notice given him that the ponies were put in the pound.-Walt(-i- Perrott, farmer, living at Tynewydd, stated that the hedge between the road and the clover field wai in a bad state of repair; he did not see the footmarks of a horse in the hedge.—Mr. Bishop and Mr. Thomas having addressed the jury, His Honour summed up the evidence. He remarked that the case was one more of law in many respect3 than of fact, and then referred to the practice of impounding cattle, con- demning it as one belonging to a past age. With regard to a question raised by Mr. Bishop, as to whether a man had power, after putting cattle in pound on his own farm to remove them to a public pound, His Honour said it was a novel point, and he would reserve it, allowing it to be argued. After some other observations, he put it to the jury, assum- ing it was illegal to change the pound without notice having been given, what would be the amount of damages incurred by the defendant for the detention; or did they consider that it was a reasonable act on the part of the owner of the land to distrain the animals, without endeavouring to find out who the owner was?—After a short consultation, the jury returned a verdict for the defendant.—His Honour then asked them what amount of damages they would give, supposing it should be decided that the moving from one pound to another should be illegal.-The jury again consulted, and in a few minutes said they should give Is. damages.—His Honour promised to consider the point, and also to bear what the advo- cates on either side had to say on the point at the next court. EXTRAORDINARY "SCENE," CHARLES HUGHES V. JOHN PROBERT.-This was also a jury case, and was one which had been sent down from the superior court. The amount claimed was ze24 15s. 3d., and on the part of the defendant a set-off was pleaded, and a sum of money paid into court. Mr. Games, who appeared for the plaintiff, said This is an action between two persons, who once were friends, and we much regret that the case is to be tried- Mr. Bishop, who represented the defendant, inter- rupted, and said I am instructed by another gen- tleman that he is the proper attorney for Mr. Charles Hughes, and I must therefore ask Mr. Games to show his authority for proceeding with this case. Mr. Gabriel Powell I beg leave to say I am the attorney in the affairs of Mr. Charles Hughes. Mr. Bishop The person supposed to be the plain- tiff in this case is insane. Mr. Games has had no authority from Mr. Charles Hughes there is no proper party for instructing him, and he is therefore proceeding without any instructions. The matters are in the hands of Mr. Gabriel Powell. Mr. Games This is a very unusual proceeding. His Honour It is unusual for people not to have their senses but is it so ? Mr. Gabriel Powell: Mr. Charles Hughes has not been in a sane state since he gave me authority to act in his affairs, and draw his will. He has not been in a proper state to sign a paper since. His Honour (to Mr. Games) Have you any authority to act for him ? Mr. Games I have authority from Mrs. Hughes. Some few years ago Mr. Charles Hughes got into the habit of drinking, which impaired his reason to a certain extent. During that time Mrs. Hughes took upon herself, with his assent, the management of his affairs, received his rents, and, in point of fact, managed the whole. In 1865 he found it neces- sary to dispose of his furniture at a place called Pencelly, and come to Brecon. The furniture was sold, and he received a portion of the purchase money from the auctioneer, Mr. Probert, towards their support and maintenance; and his wife now seeks to recover the balance, which for some reason or other he has refused to render an account of and pay it, but keeps it in his own hands. Under these circumstances Mrs. Hughes, acting as the agent of her husband, whose reason, I am happy to say, is being restored, has instructed me to endeavour to recover the money which we say is unlawfully detained. This is the position I am in. I do not understand the proceeding taken by Mr. Powell. A man may have one attorney one day and another the next, if he likes. His Honour But Mr. Powell says Mr. Hughes has not been in his senses since he last consulted him. Mr. Bishop: Most vexatious eases have been brought owing to the conduct of certain persons. Mrs. Hughes is hardly more capable than her hus- band. Mr. Games I think it is very unseemly to be wrangling in this way. His Honour (to Mr. Games): Who gave you your retainer ? Mr. Games Mrs. Hughes, who receives her hus- band's rents. Mr. G. Powell She receives them with the con- sent of the brother. His Honour I understand Mrs. Hughes gives the retainer to Mr. Games. Mr. Games Yes, your Honour, and she is here as a witness—a most important witness in the case. His Honour: It is a most absurd case for a jury. There are no less than fifty-three points upon which the jury are to find and for trumpery sums of money. Mr. G. Powell (to His Honour) You will allow me to enter an objection on behalf of Mr. Charles Hughes and Mr. Thomas Hughes, the brother. It was then decided to call Mr. Powell as a wit- ness. He was sworn and examined by Mr. Bishop, and said I am the solicitor for Mr. Charles Hughes in this matter, with his brother, Mr. Thos. Hughes no one has any right whatever to do anything for him except myself be gave me instructions a very few days before he was taken finally ill, not only in this but in other matters, to act for him under the direction of his brother, Mr. Thomas Hughes, of the Miller's Arms, Vaynor he has been ill from that time to the present; at the same time he gave me instructions to draw up his will from that time to the present bis medical physician informs me he has not been in a fit state to sign it I still act in the matters of this estate for Mr. Thomas Hughes. Cress-examined by Mr. Games I act for Mr. Thomas Hughes, brother to Mr. Charles Hughes. Mr. Games Has Mr. Thomas Hughes recently changed you in matters relating to this estate? Mr. G. Powell: No, he has nor. Messrs. Bishop and Son act with myself in ceMain matters. lITr. Games Has he not ia a law suit ? Mr-. G. Powell No. Mr. Games In a matter connected with Charles Hughes', estate and Thomas Hughes, did he not change it over from you to Messrs. Bishop and Son ? Mr. G. Powell: No, he did not. Mr. Games They have not acted solely instead of you ? Mr. G. Powell No, they have not. Mr. Games Did not Thomas Hughes agree to pay t75 in an action which Charles Hughes brought against him ? Mr. G. Powell: That has nothing to do with it. His Honour I go back to the fact that now and for a considerable time Mr. Charles Hughes, the pre- sent plaintiff, is, and has been, unable to manage his affairs. Has his wife a general authority to bring actions of this kind while he is not able to do so." Mr. Games So far we say that hc has that general authority to so act, and she has acted in this court for some two years or thereabouts. His Honour That may i ot be known, Mr. Games: I grant thht; but Mrs. Hughes is here, and she acts in all his ma'ters. His Honour But has she authority to do fin f Who is liable for costs in the name of Charles Hughes, and when a married woman undertakes to bring an action for her husband in a state of mental incapacity Mr. Games He has an estate. His Honour But you cannot touch it. Mr. Bishop There was a case tried in this court before. I could not prove the state of the husband, and the costs have not been paid. That was twelve months ago. His Honour How can you make the wife pay ? Mr. Games Not the wife. His Honour But there is no one else, if the hus- band is in that state of mind. Unless you can show that the wife has authority to bring the action in the name of her husband I will make it a nonsuit, and reserve the question for you. Mr. Games I will call Mrs. Hughes, and let the Court hear what she has to say on the subject. His Honour: Do you say that the man has pos- session of his faculties. Mr. Games I cannot say that he has all his faculties. His Honour The better way will be now to dis- charge the jury. I propose to make th" case a non- suit unless you can show me authority for not doing so. My mind is tolerably clear at present that, the wife cannot act but a point of this kind ought to be prepared to be argued. Mr. Games May I ask the Court that the jury by consent be discharged, and that the case be re-argued. His Honour Yes, let the jury be discharged, and the case stand over till next court. In the mean- time, I will fortify myself with authority on the subject. The jury was accordingly discharged, and a non- suit entered. DAVID DAVIES V. THOMAS MORGAN.—The parties in this case belong to Trecastle. The claim was for 30s., for damage done by the trespassing of some pigs. Mr. Bishop was for plaintiff, and Mr. Games for defendant. It appeared that the defendant bad sued the plaintiff in the same court for money lent, which had been paid into court. This was a cross action, and after hearing the evidence on either side, His Honour gave a verdict for defendant, with costs. DAVID WILLIAMS V. WILLIAM CHAMBERS.—The plaintiff is a house agent and grocer, and the action was brought to recover £8 63. for goods supplied. The transactions extended hack to I860, but some small payments it was alleged had been nude, which took the case out of the Statute of Limitations. The defendant, for whom Mr. Games appeared, pleaded that he had done work for plaintiff, which reduced the amount claimed. His Honour, however, con- sidered that this was on a new account, and gave judgment for the whole amount.

FUNERAL OF THE EARL OF ABERGAVENNY. The mortal remains of the lamented William, fourth Earl of Abergavenny, were consigned to their final resting-place in Birling Church, Kent, on Tuesday, in the presence of the whole of the members of his family, and a large number of his friends and tenantry. During Monday the coffin was placed in the draw- ing-room at Birling, which was draped with mourn- ing, the coffin being in the middle of the apartment, which was illuminated by wax candles iu silver candlesticks. The apartment was thrown open to the employes, tenants, and villagers on the family property, and between 400 and 500 persons availed themselves of the opportunity of paying their respects to the memory of the generous-hearted nobleman so familiarly known to them by his benevo- lence, and the interest he always took in the welfare of the humblest of his neighbours. Tuesday, one o'clock, was appointed for the interment, and shortly before that hour the late lord's tradesmen from Tunbridge Wells, and the principal tenantry on the ancestral estates in Sussex and Kent assem- bled at Birling Manor in large numbers. It was half-past one when the mournful procession left the house, and proceeded on foot, by a winding road in the park, to the church, quite a quarter of a mile distant. Outside the lodge gate, and about the church, a large number of the inhabitants of the sur- rounding district had congregated. Two marshal- men, bearing wands, preceded the procession, followed by the deceased earl's gamekeepers and labourers, and the tenantry, two and two, from his estates in Kent, Sussex, Worcestershire, Warwick- shire, and Wales. Next followed the undertaker and pages, the churchwardens of Birling, and ilie clergy, namely-the Rev. J. Cowper, the Rev. J. J. Saint, the Rev. D. Winbam, the Rev. F. Johnstone, the Rev. H. D. Phelps, the Rev. H. Wilkinson, the Rev. R. Garland, the Rev. W. L. Wigan, the Rev. W. L. Pope, the Rev. G. L. Langdon, the Rev. J. Y. Stratton, the Rev. Mr. Carey, &c.; the officiating clergymen, the Rev. Jacob Marsham and the Rev. W. Corfield; the late earl's steward and principal domestics, and the solicitors and medical attendants, Mr. E. Turley, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Gell, and Mr. B. Gabb. Then came Two Mutis. Page. Lid of Feathers. Page. The Coronet, borne on a crimson velvet cushion by Mr. Elsley, a confidential retainer of the late earl's household, attended on each side by pages bearing wands. Immediately after was l'I THE COFFIN, carried by six labourers on the late earl's estate, the pall-bearers being the Earl of Darnley, Viscount Torrington, the Hon. and Rev. Sir Francis Stapleton, the Rev. James Hawley, Mr. J. W. Stratford, and Admiral Marsham. The mourners following comprised Viscount Nevill, the Hon. Ralph P. Nevill (sons of the deceased), the Hon. and Rev. E. V. Bligh (son-in-law of the late earl, and vicar of Birling), Mr. Reginald H. Nevill, Mr. Ralph, Mr. Lecke, Mr. J. H. Thursby, Master L. Mostyn, Master H. Mostyn, Master L. Bligh, and the following friends of the family :—Colonel the Hon. R. Mostyn, General Gascoigne, Major Maclean, and Mr. J. Dudlow. The communion-table, pulpit, reading desk, and family pews, were draped with mourning, the pulpit bearing the inscription, I know that my Redeemer liveth," in silver characters. The remains of the lamented earl were enclosed in several coffins, the outer one being of polished oak, without any orna- ment beyond the earl's coronet over the massive silver handles. The plate on the lid bore the simple inscription— "WILLIAM NEVILL, Earl of Abergavenny. Born 28th June, 1792 Died 17th August, 1868." The body was borne into the church at a quarter to two o'clock, and taken to the chancel, the mourners and friends of the deceased nobleman being conducted to the pews on each side. In the family pew were Lady Caroline Nevill, Lady Augusta Mostyn, Lady Isabella Bligh, and the Hon. Miss Nevill. The pews in the body of the church and aisles were completely filled by the tenantry, mem- bers of the late and present earl's household, and villagers belonging to the district. As soon as those attending to the mournful occasion had taken their seats the solemn and impressive service for the dead was performed by the Rev. Jacob Marsham, M.A., vicar of Shorne, Kent, and the Rev. William Cor- field, rector of Llangattock, Monmouth. At the conclusion of the service the vicar, the Hon. and Rev. E. V. Bligh, and the Earl of Abergavenny, accompanied by Lady Caro'ine Nevill, Lady Augusta Mostyn. Lady Isabella Bligh, and Hon. Miss Nerill descended into the vault, which is in the chancel, immediately under the communion table. Within the place of sepulture are two coffins, containing the ashes of two former members of the family, and the c<>ffin of the Hon. Thomas Edwd. Lloyd Mostyn, who died in 1861. Afterwards the other members of the family and the whole of the tenantry, numbering about 300, descended into the vault to see the final resting place of the venerated earl, who by his unostentatious habits and great benevolence had endeared himself to all those who were in the remotest degree connected with him. The burial service did not occupy more than half an hour. The family tenantry were represented from War- wickshire and Worcestershire, as well as those from the ancestral estates in Kent and Sussex and it is worth mentioning that the ancestors of two tenants present have rented property under the Lords Aber- gavenny for 600years,and that several other tenants pr. sent on the occasion are the representatives of ancestors who have rented property from the Aber- gavenny family from 200 to 300 years. Rarely has one so distinguished by his ancestral honours and high station passed to his last rest so universally and deservedly regretted. The marshalling of the tenantry devolved on Mr. W. Delves, the confidential agent of the Kent and Sussex estates.

GILWERN. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mrs. Ann Herbert, widow, of this place, died very suddenly on Friday last at her residence. She was conversing with a neighbour a short time before, and then appeared in her usual health. On leaving the neighbour's house she pro- ceeded to her own house, which was but a few yards distance, and on the way was seized with a paralytic stroke she fell to the ground, unable to move, and was carried home by the neighbours and put to bed. She died ill the afternoon, without having moved or uttered a word. On Monday her remains were interred in Crickhowell church graveyard, a large number of persons following the body, and paying this last token of respect to the deceased.

ON THE PRIORY GROVES. Adieu, ye scenes which are for ever fled, Where pleasures' phantoms gay illusions shed. In your sweet shades what pensive joys abound; How is the soul with heav'nly rapture crown'd, When in thy groves fair England's pride we view- Oaks of various size, and uses too; Where winding Honddu's silvery current laves, Nor rolling cease until it meets the waves That waft our arts across the rolling deep, And on our shores their choicest treasures heap. Yet oh! that horrid war should bear apart, Must wring with woe each tender mother's heart. To think condemn'd to battle's dreadful rage, Thousands are led, of every rank and age, To waste in those dull vessels all their prime, To gain some conquest in a foreign clime. But oh! why dwell so long on scenes like these? Turn all thy thoughts to where yon lofty trees Invite with nodding grandeur through the Grove, To spend the pensive hours in scenes of love: For love and friendship there may hold a claim, And harmony will fan the sacred* flame. In groves like thine how oft I long to roam, And feel within their solemn shades a home. There, with the valued friend I fondly love, My anxious wishes every bliss could prove. In Priory walks my hours would swiftly fix-, And lift my soul in transports to the sky." Those solitary shades my mind enjoys, And quits for them life's gay and busy toys; For silent glades and solemn groves convey The charms of solitude, with cheering ray. Sweet solitude, may I still love to dwell Where all thy trophies-fancied pleasures-swell. There may I court the muse each livelong day, And all thy charms in rapturous lines pourtrav. But oh how vain my feeble efforts prove, To paint the pleasures I so dearly love. Watton, Brecon. C.

PRINCIPLES OF PROGRESS. A, rozit. Principles of progress," Is a phrase that sounds right well! But what it means precisely No man on earth can tell. To have no fixed Dynasty, No monarch on the throne, But still to be electing A new one of our own To have no State religion, No Church bells in the land. By some it were held progress, And progress too most grand! To rule o'er park and mansion For him who now has none, m The progress were delightful Could the thing be onlyjdone We may progress to ruin. We may to civil war, Still it strikes me than such progress We are better as we are.—Z.

telling," then Braund turned on Richardson, and said that he came to the George and heard what was going on, and told the people where he was lodging, and that then it was all about the town Richard- son got up and said he would strike him if Braund repeated it; there was some further conversation, and Braund called defendant a liar:; Richardson did not call complainant a liar. Mr. Bishop Is Mr. Richardson a tell-tale ? (Laughter.) The ex-Mayor We are not trying a question of scandal, or anjthing of that kind. Examination continued: Mr. Richardson after- wards apologised for threatening to strike complainant; they afterwards got on again, and Richardson said something, and Braund said, "You are a liar Mr. Braund still went on, and brought up something that bad been said at Christmas. Mr. Bishop was then about to make some observa- tions upon the case, but was informed he should have done so before calling his witness. Mr. Bishop If you rule against me, and Mr. Games is afraid, I cannot help it. The Mayor, in giving judgment, said he could only regret that the time of persons holding public posi- tions should be taken up by what must be character- ised as anything but a respectable squabble in a public-house. He also said it was evident from the unwillingness of both sides to allude to it, that the game going on was not of the most reputable char- acter. It would be more in keeping with the position of the parties if they could manage not to come before the magistrates for the settlement of little differences, which had arisen from the offensive practice of chaffing. Mr. Richardson had committed an assault, and they fined him 6d. and costs. In consequence of the Town Council Meeting the granting of the licenses was postponed till two o'clock, at which hour the usual ones were signed by the magistrates.