The Welshman

5A.VERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS. I  ?ssions were held on Tuesday last, before iG earge '?y' ?sq., Mayor, and the Rev. Thomas o tIn, Clerk Ord of rmaval were granted to remove frOM Saint ?t'?.? ? P?ish to Llandykefen, Burton, and Carew, 3 Paun?' ? from St. Thomas, to Warren, Llawhaden, ?hd B)???'-?P three other paupers, who, up to the time of t late Poor Law Amendment Act had been re- Hoved n °f ?'"? parishes, but whose reHef had been  ut of their parishes, but whose rE' 1(' l :n discontin ^6 ?"? their necessities met by the parishes in ?hich t"? '?y resided. Geo Geor,ge Pyne was s?rn in as one of the PoHce Con- atal,les of the borough. Precepts  the 0ver^eers of the different parishes to return lists of Persons liable to be appointed Constables ^ere issued*  ° Skone, Hwdh D.?-? Roberts, ?S??S'?,f?"'?"?' Gilbert ?. ?.L'?,?., ?'d Ebene-er v -1 he defendants were chrged ??on aecnre]d'?? ft y?''? ?"??" '?''S? ?hhavin ar s Wlt"out having their names painted ttu?ed ca?t, ?hout ?having their names pnnted ? ? ?? provisions of the 6th and 6th ?- ? c ??n 'SM. ?6. They pleaded Guilty, and were ??U'y"? ?- and costs, which was paid. Pyne y /Cn ^^omas, Thomas Mut/iias, Thomis ^oa<- ? and ? ? ?0??, 7?TM? .t/.?A;?, 77tj?ym f''rrQcd ao.-iin /U" 'H?'M.—These defendants were m- hey 1 °d r"? ?? Provisions of the same act. G,Iilt),, but alleged that they had boards uPon the s lU 1 1 names were either painted in ?o? '1'1 cal ts but ??"?'?es were either painted in '()lla c()Iotirs r iot of the prol?e?- ?'"cnsions. The ?gistrates eon"? 'c?pd there were extenuating circuin- stances ',d'Is tl'P Pai-tirs bid corned with the spirit ?thou'?hn? alth()U,h not 'Nit',l the letter of the act, ??y ?? con- ?'?d in nr ?"??[?'nnyeach; the defendants giving up tb eir bf. i?o be destroyed and undertaking to affix fre?h ? ? a i • The bench would not give costs, as they "?h blard-. Tiie bench ?vould not give costs, as they th OUght ?"s complainant should have firt cautioned the defp"? that the ?°?'? were not in strict compliance ^ith tbact'and as t5l° chief policeman who informed thirep? e????'? of the offer-ce acted under the immediate direct; of ?? Mayor, his expenses would be paid out ?? the th tge Corporation fund, which, ?? a recent decision of the Cn„ of Queen's Bench, that fund was in point of I Ib" to P?'' th;re ''°?? be no personal injury in- ?tcdn? compl, ainant. 7,  1{lC'rd ^^cock.—-The defendant was charcd ,it Cv'! ,° nce The Court on the facts before them, ?"'??Tn? t e cart ??s l?iz and as l*ad prevaricated as to the ow uP' fined ?'? ?s. and costs, observing, th 'it if h„ P WaS "°? ?? owner, M he was th3 driver 11 L, was bou1 *° owner's name under a penalty of ?' "nd w-. also liable to a like penahy for dtivin? a ?t Ttot hi V^ lng 1 '9 owncr's name painted thereon. The ■ ench also Ct"1ed that an improper practice had crept in ot a,s ren;arked that an improper practice had crept ???h a'so ??"'? "'? on ?pir carts without reins attached ? their hm- S^S ds- The act imposed a penalty of £ 0 ??' ? "? ""P"?- d a penalty of jE.5 ? PYery n '?'S on a cart without r?ins or some poil  to ?"'?? the horses. '?% ? Deve1'eux v. -?"<' ?-ya?: The Court "er/n the defenùant had fuinHed her promise of deli- ^rin^ t e Cl,il ordered to be removed from Prender?st ? Cast)? ? ??'?' passed the judgment of the Court on ll,lr whioK WilS to pay 6d. and co?ts or be imprisoned 24 ?urs Tie "? n2t bein- paid she was committed, Mr p t, h e S,e rSeant of Police, delivered in his t"t r, ??' ? ?rgeant of Police, del red in his return the quantity of gunpowder in each ealcl"s ?"D a ?"P?' °? which we subjoin ?-Mr. John Richards, ?9jh?' Mr. John PhiHips. oOlbs.; Mr Rhys Jones lOOih' ,i Phillip, 501t)s.; ?Nfr Rhi-s Jones 1 s,; Mr. Marychnrch, 1001bs.; Mr. J. R. I?oyd, 50lbs. 211b Ir. lari-c rli'ch, 100'LI)s. aun t-?r,"20lbs 1,1- 'fiionas Phillips, 4- -j i b- Mr(■f°rgc -orris, 41b," IVillium Lloy?l,, lOOlbs Mr T1?11'*8 ^lliams, 401bs. The'°U^ ani.'nadverted on the several nuisances 'ufi'ered tK. ?"" streets of the town, the duty of re- ?avin" wh').? ? the surveyor of the Gas Com- ?'ssi. nprs Th ??Sested that the Police Constables ?ou!d pomt on ?' m,isanCe to ?? surveyor, who, if he nrglto le a r.emovpd, should be C01:1lallled ? to the ?o?. should be complained "e n?IeetCed ommto ?misrsibo:n ??:??? ? ?? GaS Act might be efl^tuaTly cVrrieViur 0"1510113 G SOLVA.-?n Tue-;day last, 21 pigs, the property o J^Harries of LIanwnwas, which were ap ??'?v?rrJct? U? ??? "? with their usua ???i'???n;? "? short time afterwards discovered dead in theu s yes It is ?P?'s? 'hat they were poi- ?Pd. a'thm cannot be ascertained what motives '? guilty ? could have had in view in committing dastard 1^ aC a^ ?'- ??'? bears a high character   s?a j -??' ? '?'cdness to his poorer neighbours ? hun?' and '^1Edness to his poorer neighbours ai'd is Universall?, respected.

CARDIGANSHIRE. I °AN'—meeting was held at the Town-haU, 0n Mondaj 'ast to take '? consideration the distressed '??'Hon? f? ???' of the inhabitants of this town and *ls vicinity ?"'ch wa most numerously and respectably attended h ¡' attended, avid Jenkins, Esq., the mayor in the chair. ? ?eetin? ?'?s addressed at some length bv the Rev. ?rifHth Ti who most til ThGtllas, ?? "?'' °??'' Mary's,who most ?'S'Yt??''?' '?? the su fferings of the poor to which ? ?? a)' "?' a ?'?'?ss, and anxiously exhorted ? more f0rtUale brethren to co-operate with him in atl earnp«;t e0j eaior to relieve the distress ai present ?ai)' ?"' ?"' produced by the late failure of ??? ?PootS-?-rtL?? ?? poor mainly depend S,tbiistence, aiid the present exorbitant price of all ??ct? of food which ensirelente poor P-sons ?obtauun?sl oaife rcom:uon necessaries life. Thempctin?wa? ?  D. Jenkins, b? ?'?e. t\i,D?irD???'/ ?-?"? S?. "? ??res.Mr.Tho.nasH oyd ?d etl» and a committee was appointed to^ other getle ??. and a committee wa?pp??'' ?'' ?" The Rev. Grimth Thoma ??r'??' ?;??1. 0 fromthcl?-.R.H. W. M? ?'? '? ,)Iles0f-ilti-endea,a,  from the Rev. Mr. Ior¡¡;au, The following w'nllcmen were appoi?.d a ??Stee for ? ?"'P°"" ??'?"S ??? bscripti.,? ?d ?P?- ? ?'.? thedistrih?ionof the amount subs? ?d.R" G??th Thomas, the Rev. Mr. Rees, the Rev ? ?'?''?'??"? JenKms, Esq., the mayor' ?'id?n"?. ??., R. D. Jenkins, Eq., r. G. Na?nt' Esq R Bevan,Mr. W. L. Nootc, Mr. T. Noote Mr T). ?'" ?"y? Mr. David Rces. Mr. Morgan Re? ?r Mor, J?'" k ins, and Mr. Henry Thomas. On dr. l\l')ran J(-tiliins and Mr. Henry Thomas. On tue.Sday the ?bove named gentlemen commenced co l- lectins? subs 11't'0"S'and at the close of the day the sum subscrU.°i ??"?ntcd to nearly 1 -5. On Wed- nest y a veryn Urti<'rous meeting was h ld at the Town- hall fo h Umf:'rons me£'ting was ea. ??1, for the pur-? "? deciding on :hc mot eligible ?ode of distrih?'"? ^e m°aey> and it was resolved to purchasp food f. I.. al t° Purc h ase food 0 ?'? ?sscriptions inc!uuu.? mea fl i r, peas, rce &c'' ? the oheapest market, and then ?'? it to t? h retail it to tj "I &t "'? half the cost pnce, t e P?'? to  henef! to he furuishrd with tickets from Parties to be benefitil° be furn'sbr d with tickets from alid tilf? tic Iiet to renulate the qualtlty ,? commit.? \an?r "t ?'cket to regulate the qua?tity ,ood allowed to hn p;¡rchased b)' '?lch al?pli(?,irit at t e ??? r?t. b.?r. ,?.?'?? ? ??'? ?)i?nt at ,h°

ABERYSTWITH.—INTERESTING MEETING TO I ESTABLISH A SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB. To create a soul under the ribs of death" is a very strong expression of our great national poet; but it is not too strong when applied to the mind—(we were almost going to say soul)-that is created by the modern miracles shewn in the deaf and dumb mode of instruc- tion—it is literally 11 making the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak." A meeting for the purpose of estab- lishing an institution for the instruction of the deaf and dumb children of the principality, took place on Monday last at the Town Hall, Aberystwith. The meeting was uncommonly well attended—comprising the most res- pectable inhabitants of the town. Nearly at the con- clusion of the meeting, the Right Hon. the Earl of Lisburne entered the Hall and took his seat next to the Chairman. A little after 11 o'clock in the morning David Edwards, Esq., Mayor, took the chair, and opened the meeting by reading the requisition. lie then stated that it was not until last Saturday that he was aware of this meeting, or he would have informed the county gentlemen of it. He was fully impressed with the im- portance of the subject, and he considered the locality of Aberystwith well adapted for the institution but the main question was where were the funds to come from to commence with, for he considered that if there was a fair commencement it was likely to go on. He then adverted to the present dearness of food and as this is a very bad year for the poor, he considered that the all-absorbing question of supporting the poor might militate against the establishing of the institution. However, the meeting would judge for themselves when they had heard the several gentlemen who would address them upon the subject. Hugh Owen, Esq., of London, then addressed the meeting. He would not take up time in dilating upon the privations which the deaf and dumb laboured under —of these the meeting must be all well aware. Being connected with a society recently established in London for promoting day schools in Wales on scriptural and comprehensive principles he had discovered the great number of the deaf and dumb that there were in the principality. Anxious that some means should be adopted for their instruction he had brought the subject before the committee of the above society, and they had commissioned him to make an inquiry as to the number of deaf and dumb in the county of Cardigan. With the assistance of Mr. 1). Davies, of Tregwyn, he had found that in the county of Cardigan there were 43 deaf and persons distributed in the following manner — No. of children No. of deaf & dumb Ages of the deaf in the family. in the family. and dumb. 3 1 8 10 1 12 8. 4 From 3 to 12 8 1 15 5. 5 From 4 to 14 0 2 .8 and 14 2. 1 4 8. 1 20 1. 1 6 1. 8 1 4 30 4 2 From 6 to 40 (j'' 1 20 and 30 3??.? 1 8 9. 1. 12 6 2 From 12 to 1.5 :i. 1. 10 2. 1. 3 8. 1 12 3. 1. 18 3 .} 1 Not received par- 2 ticulars. Not k-own 15 Not known 1 8 2. 1 Not from birth. 30 43 4 In Aberystwyth ) & neighbourhood. 47 Nearly the whole of these cdnes ue ,vu" tv l'uur families. The number of deaf and dumb in England and Wales were 1 in 1585 of the population, which would make out that there are in Wales between 500 and 600, and without any provision whatever for their instruction. (Hear, hear, hear.) The committee of the Cambrian Educational Society, finding that the deaf and dumb could not be educated in the same manner as those that could hear, had determined to establish an Institution or t le express purpose of educating them. In prose- cuting that undertaking, he had called upon the princi- pal inhabitants of Aberystwith, and upon stating the subject he was happy to inform them that in every in- stance he had met with the greatest sympathy, and the most prompt disposition to prosecute and patronize the undertaking. (Applause.) It not intended to have more than one Institution for all Wales—to be placed in Aberystwith as the most central point. There had been a meeting of the principal inhabitants of Aberyst- with last Saturday, and the difficulties of the subject had been duly canvassed and satisfactorily explained; and that meeting had come to the determination that such institution shall he established at Aberystwith. Mr, Owen then stated that he would introduce to the meeting Mr. Charles Rhind, who had great experience in the tuition of the deaf and dumb. He was brother of Mr. J. Rhind, the principal of the Liverpool Institution of the same nature; and has been 11 years assistant in the London Institution, and for six years Principal of thp Ulster Institution. Mr. Charles Rhind was willing to devote himself to the Aberystwith Institution, and would introduce to the notice of the meeting a pupil of the Doncaster Institution, whose, examination and proficiencies would satisfy the meeting of the excellence of the present mode of tuition. Mr. Owen then ad- verted to the" ways and means" of the subject. The worthy ehairman had glanced at some scruples on that head—those scruples he was happy to state, the resolu- tions of the meeting on Saturday had met and overcome. It was intended at the out-set to take only about 10 or a dozen pupils, for which a house of £ 30 or E40 a year would suiffce and It was agreed at the above meeting, that funds should be raised before-hand sufficient for the maintenance of the Institution for a twelvemonth they did not intend to commence until the 1st of May, and he had every confidence, that notwithstanding the distress of the times, they should be able to raise E400 by that time, £ 100 of which he calculated to raise at Aberyst- with. (Applause.) He had the fullest reliance on the complete success of the undertaking for he had the assurance of a gentleman thoroughly acquainted with the country, that he would undertake to raise in Cardi- ganshire, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire and in one English town, the sum of E3,000 in donations, and £ 1,000 in annual subscriptions. (Applause.) Mr.Owen after stating that he was ready to answer any question the meeting might think proper to put to him, sat down amidst loud applause. Mr. C. Rhind, the intended principal t'f the proposed institution, then addressed the meeting on the mode of instructing the deaf and dumb and the advantages thus derived from their tuition. The deaf are dumb not from any defect in the organs of articulation, but because through their deafness they are incapable of hearing the sound of language. When they come to the school the deaf and dumb have no ideas whatever of the existence of a God or of a soul and a future state. Mr. Rhind then entered into a lucid explanation of the mode in which the deaf and dumb are taught to understand language first, by strokes on the slate, then by the fingers. For instance, in describing the word Key, they go through the process of spelling or expressing all the letters K. e. y, and thus by constantly connecting so many letters with a particular object, they are so asso- ciated in the mind that the one always suggests the other. Mr. Rhind here introduced a youth for the purpose of illustrating the advantages derived from the inSlitutions of this nature, The youth's name is Win. Wrathmell; he is a pupil of the Yorkshire Institution and is 16 years of age. There was another deaf and dumb person present named Francis Hancock, formerly a pupil of the London asylum. This latter is now resident at Aberystwith and is an excellent working engineer. The examination of the two, gave the most satisfactory proof of the astonishing effect of culture upon the minds of those whom nature has deprived of so important an inlet to knowledge as the sense of hearing. It would answer no useful purpose to repeat all the illustrations which were given—a few of the most pro- minent will suffice. lr. Rhind had the youth by his side, who on a black board wrote in chalk the answers, the former speaking to him by the fingers. Question. What is this ? Answer. Urnbrelltt" was instantly written by the pupil on the black board, with a pre- cision and quickness that was quite surprising. Several other questions were answered with the same correctness and dispatch. Sums in arithmetic were also performed by him on the black board. Mr. Rhind then explained that if a verb were given the youth he would instantly shew that he understood its meaning by framing it into a sentence. One of the meeting then proposed the verb Love," the youth immediately embodied it into a theme by writing oil the black board, We ought to love each other." The verb "command" was then given, and the sentence Samuel commanded Saul to destroy the Amalekites" appeared written on the board with asto- nishing quickness. Mr. Rhind stated that the youth was capable of an- swering any questions in geography, and was duly instructed in the principles of religion upon which one of the meeting requested the youth to be asked what did our Saviour come to the world for. The im- mediate reply was To save sinners, and to desire men to sin no more." Question What do you mean by sin ? Answer: "Covetousness, malice, hatred, LC." Hancock wa.s then asked what do you mean by sill. ?" lie wrote without one moment's hesitation A transgression of the law of God." (Loud applause.) The latter an- swered several other questions which shewed how com- pletely he understood those put to him; and how much us tniml had been cultivated by this benevolent process o instruction. At the close of this most interesting display the youth went over the Lord's Prayer with his ngers. Mr. Rhind in the course of the meeting gave an interesting account how the deaf & dumb are taught to speak, which was illustrated by his making the youth pronounce the vowels at the same time, the fingers of the latter were placed on Nlr. %in(I's throat for the purpose of feeling the muscles that were in operation in the pronunciation of articulate words. The progress which the youth appears to have made in speaking is but little, but Hancock has made considerable proficiency. It need scarcely be staled that the whole was witnessed by the meeting with intense interest, and frequent bursts of applause attested the satisfaction which all felt at this wonderful display of man's conquests over the diffi- culties and defects of nature. Pierce Evans, Esq., J.P., then rose and stated that all had a paramount duty to relieve affliction as much as was in their power. He had therefore the most lively hope that the institution would prove successful; and he felt great pleasure in the reflection that it should emanate from his native town. lie would therefore propose the following resolution :—" It appearing that there are in the principality of Wales upwards of 500 deaf and dumb persons, and that there exists in the country no means whatever for their in- struction it is in the opinion of this meeting highly necessary that an Institution for this purpose should be forthwith established in Aberystwith." Dr. Lloyd considered himself highly honoured in being allowed to second this resolution. Mr. Owen and Mr. Rhind had forcibly displayed the advantages to be derived by persons who before they were thus taught, differed but little from the beasts of the field, He hoped they would succeed in carrying the measure into execution, and he volunteered his services in any manner the meeting might think proper for the purpose of establishing it. The resolution was carried unanimously. John Hughes, Esq., Laura Place, said it would be unnecessary for him to say anything after what had been so well said, and therefore he would not occupy their time, further than to read the following resolu- tion-that the following gentlemen (here follows a long list of the principal gentlemen of the town,) be requested to form a Provisional Committee for the purpose of taking the necessary steps for the establishment at Aberystwith of an Institution of the kind mentioned, namely, for the instruction of the deaf and dumb in Wales. This was seconded by Dr. R. Williams, and carried unanimously. John Hughes, Esq., solicitor, then addressed the meeting, and after stating that the object of the meeting had his entire approbation, he moved the following reso- lution—"That the Earl of Powis be invited to become the President of the Institution, and that all the noble- men, the Lords Lieutenants, and the Members of Par- liament for the counties and boroughs of Wales, be in- vited to become Vice Presidents-power being reserved to the Committee to add to their number. John Miller, Esq., in seconding the resolution, passed a high eulogium upon Lord Powis. The resolution being put to the meeting, was unani- mously passed. John Hughes, Esq., of Laura Place, here apologized for the absence of Colonel Powell, M. P., who would certainly have attended the mating, but was kept away by the death of a relative. c' John Evans, Esq., J. P., in moving the following re- solution, said-altliough we cannot restore eyes to the blind and give speech to the dumb, yet it is our duty to make every effort to relieve them. I move "That the following gentlemen be requested to accept the offices of Treasurer, Honorary Secretaries, and Ho- norary Medical Officers of the Institution, viz.:—Trea- surer, Lewis Pugh, jun., Esq., Honorary Secretaries, Mr. Willoughby Miller and Mr. John Matthews, Ho- norary Medical OtEcers, Dr. Lloyd and Dr. Richard Williams." This resolution being duly seconded by J. Roberts, Esq., was unanimously carried. Frederick R. Roberts, Esq., then moved the following resolution That the cordial thanks of the meeting be presented to the worshipful the Mayor, for kindly taking the chair on the occasion, and for the able man- ner in which he presided over the meeting," which being seconded by Lewis Jones, Esq., J. P., was unani- mously carried. After the worthy Chairman had responded to this, Pierce Evans, Esq., J. P., then moved the thanks of the meeting to Mr. H. Owen and Mr. C. Rhind, who se- verally acknowledged the compliment. Before the close of the meeting, the Right Hon. the Earl of Lisburne entered the Hall, and Mr. Owen gave a concise account of the object of the meeting, and Mr. Rhind gave another illustration of the system of tuition with the assistance of the youth and Hancock. His Lordship seemed highly interested wuu tne ooject ot the meeting, and said he should be most happy to do his utmost to promote the establishment of the Institu- tion. Mr. Rhind in the course of the meeting stated that the pupils were taught printing, book-binding, drawing, &c., and that the youth before them was a good printer. There were several drawings executed by deaf and dumb pupils, handed round the meeting, which evinced extraordinary proficiency and progress. In the evening Messrs. Owen and Rhind attended a meeting at the Public Rooms, which was promoted for the purpose of allowing the ladies of the town the op- portunity of witnessing the proficiency of the deaf and dumb persons. The Mayor prcsided and explained the subject, and the same statements were made and illus- trations given in the evening as at the Town Hall in the morning. The rooms were most respectably and nu- merously attended, and the exhibition gave the greatest satisfaction. It should be stated that at the evening meeting, there was present a third deaf and dumb per- son, who had not received the benefit of instruction. This third person is a very intelligent man, but still the superiority of Hancock was so decided, from having been instructed at the deaf and dumb school, that the con- trast was most striking. HMIBQUR MEETING.—LETTING THE DUTIES.—On Tuesday last a meeting of the harbour trustees took place at the Town Hall, Aberystwith, for the purpose of letting by auction the rates and duties of the har- bour for one year to commence on the 1st of March next. John E- vans, Esq., of Lovcsgrove, presided on the occasion. Mr. James Evans officiated as auctioneer. After the clerk had read the terms and conditions of the sale, it commenced by Mr. Lewis, of Swansea, bidding £ 1,000. The bidding proceeded with considerable spirit until ultimately Mr. Lewis was declared the highest bidder at 91,200, being £ 90 higher than they let for last year. Mr. Lewis Jones bid £ 1190, and Mr. Rich- ard James, wine merchant, bid £ 1195. AIJKRYSTWITH.—• COMMISSION Ens MEETING.—On Tuesday last, a numerously attended meeting of the Commissioners under the Aberystwith Improvement Act, took place at the Town-hall, D. Edwards, Esq., Mayor, in the chair. After the routine business of the meeting was concluded, the commissioners entered upon the consideration of the drainage and sewerage of the town. It will be remembered that it was stated in the Welshman some weeks back that the Commissioners had come to the determination of commencing the work of draining the town by a part only, at first. At the meeting last Tuesday, Mr. Page attended with the drawing of that portion which it was intended to com- mence with, and the question arose whether the work should or should not commence forthwith. Upon this question a discussion arose. The minority consisting of 7 Commissioners were for having the work to commence immediately; whereas the majority, consisting of 8, decided that the work should be postponed until the result be known of the bill at present before Parliament, respecting the drainage and health of towns. Mr. John Hughes, Laura Place, addressed the chairman, and said there had been great complaints last season, because there was no band of music on the public promenades. As the German band was at present at Aberystwith, Mr. Hushes suggested ?hat some steps mi?ht be taken to en?a?e them for the next season. He then addressed ?r? It James, Wine Merchant, to know whether he would-come forward as usual and take an active part in en<*acin°" the band. Mr. James said he would have notti iiig more to do with that business, as he was already a greatloser by it. Ultimately it was agreed to grant £ 20 out of the Commissioners rate, towards the band, Mr. John Hughes, Laura Place, undertaking to collect sufficient funds, which together with the above E20 will encao-e the German Band to consist of 6 musicians, for the. 3 summer months, and if possible for 4 months. Mr. Joseph Roberts objected on principle to the above grant from the rates he was not against having the band, quite the contrary, for he considered that it would do the town good, and he was ready to contribute towards it as a private individual, but he objected on principle to its being paid out of the rates. Mr. Locke also objected on the same grounds, but the grant was carried by a large majority. Mr. Robert Edward consented to become the treasurer of the fund. CAKMGAX UNION.—On Saturday last, an extraordi- nary meeting of the Guardians of the above Union was held at the Town-Hall, Cardigan, for the purpose of pe- titioning both Houses of Parliament on the subject of the Poor Laws. R. D. Jenkins, Esq., Solicitor, one of the I Vice-Chainnell, presided, and in an eloquent and argu- mentative speech introduced the subject for the consi- deration of the meeting, contending that the poor of this country ought to be supported by the nation at large. On the motion of Mr. Asa J. Evans, seconded by Mr. John Jenkins, and supported by Mr. T. Williams, petitions were unanimously adopted, praying an alteration in the Removal Act of last session, which were directed to be engrossed and forwarded to both houses ofParliament The petition to the Commons to be transmitted to D. A. S. Davies, Esq., M.P., the late chairman of the said board, for presentation, who, as well as the members for the counties of Pembroke and Cardigan, and for the Car- diganshire boroughs, were requested to support its prayer. BRECON.—This town has been in a state of the greatest excitement consequent upon the joy of its inhabitants at the appointment of Lloyd Vaiighan Watkins, Esq., to the Lord Lieutenancy of the county. On Tuesday evening, upon the arrival of the news of the Hon. gentleman's appointment, the bells of Saint Mary's, Saint John's, and Saint David's Churches, rang out merry peals in honour of the event. The whole of the gentry and tradesmen of the town have subscribed to cause a bonfire to be lighted on an eminence called the Crig, near l'ennoyre, yesterday evening. "rhe newly appointed Lord Lieutenant left Brecon for the metro- polis on Wednesday in order to be sworn into office. SHREWSBURY.—" SURGICAL OPERATIONS WITHOUT PAIN. In addition to the facts already recorded in this licinity, Mr. W. J. Clement, of this town, surgeon, has this week removed a large schirrus tumour from the breast of a lady, in the neighbourhood of Bishop's Castle, with perfect success; and with little or co pain, on the new plan. of inhaling ether. BENJAMIN BOWBULL'S IN THE COt:TRY.A biliotls citizen of "famous London town," being sent down to Essex for his health, borrowed a farmer's dog and gun for a clay's sport. l'onto, in due time, made a point. The cockney, alarmed by his attitude, took him in his arms, and carried him hOflF, believing that he hal been seized with the cramp, LAMPETER.—On Wednesday last, William Lloyd, Esq., surgeon, of this town, was elected coroner for the central district of the county of Cardigan, without opposition. SUICIDE OF THE CHAPLAIN OF NORTH LEACH PHI- SON.—GLOUCESTER, SATURDAY.—To-day an inquest has been held on the body of the Rev. G. Ireland, chap- lain of Northleach House of Correction, who was found dead in his room yesterday with his throat cut from ear to ear. There can be no doubt that the deceased committed the dreadful act himself in the course of the night. The reverend suicide left behind him some letters to members of his family admitting that the act was his own. He is supposed to have been driven to it by fear of debt. He was appointed chaplain to the N orthleach House of Correction at the last Gloucester- shire Michaelmas quarter sessions, his salary being £ 100 per annum, and not having entered upon his duties for several weeks after that time the magistrates paid his salary only for the time during which he acted as chap- lain. The deceased made an application for the full amount of the quarter's salary, but it was refused. This refusal took place at the Gloucestershire Epiphany sessions. The deceased has left a widow and seven children unprovided for. EDUCATION VERSUS INSTRUCTION.-rr" It is the deli- berate opinion of those who have visited the filthy courts and alleys and over-crowded rooms in which the labouring classes live, that they are more fatal to morals and religion than even to health and life so that if a sanatory measure were not called for to preserve these first of earthly blessings, it would be imperatively de- manded by a regard to the spiritual interests of the masses of the people. The existing state of the inha- tations of the poor, aided in many instances by that of the places in which they work, is such as to destroy all sense of decency and propriety, and to bring about a state of feeling which sets at defiance all the efforts of the spiritual teacher. The instructions of the school, the exhortations of the pulpit, and the home-visitations of the clergy, weigh as nothing in the scale against the practical education of filthy and over-crowding dwell- ings totally unprovided with the means of cleanliness and decency. "-Sa?iato?*y State of tlte Metropolis. VALUE OF LABOUR IN A WATCH.—Mr. Dent, in a lecture delivered before the London Royal Institute, stated that a watch consists of 902 pieces, and that forty trades, and probably 215 persons are employed in making one of these little machines. The iron of which the balance-wheel is formed, is valued at something less than a farthing, this produces an ounce of steel worth 41-2 pence, which is drawn into 3,250 yards of steel wire, and represents in the market fIS 3s. but still another process of hardening this, originally a farthing's worth of iron, renders it workable into 7,650 balance springs, which will realise, at the common price of 2s. 6d. each, E956 5s., the effect of labour alone. Thus the mere labour bestowed upon one farthing's worth of iron, gives it the value of £956 os., which is 918,000 times its original value.

COUNTY OF THE BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN. Sale of FREEHOLD FURNITURE and other Effects, at UPPER MILL COTTAGE. MR. GEORGE GOODE Respectfully begs to announce that he has been favoured with instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above place, on Tuesday, the 16th day of rebruary, 1847, A1;1' the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and other AI l?ects, the property of Mr. Watkins, (who is leav- ing \Vales), consisting of Tent and other Bedsteads, Ma- hogany Loo, Card, and other Tables, Mahogany, Imita- tion Rosewood, and other Chairs, Mahogany Celleret, Brussels Carpet, (nearly new,) Hearth Rugs, Fenders and cire Irons, Writing Desit, Mahogany Bedsteps, Mattress, Dressing Tables, Wash-hand-stands, Chamber Ware a small assortment of Kitchen and Culinary Ar- ticles, all of which will be better described in Catalogues. The Rale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. The Ci ottage will be Let from the 1st of March, or be- fore if required. Upper Mill Cottage, Carmarthen, Feb. 4th, 1847.

I To the Editor of the Welshman. Llanelly House, Feb. 3d, 1847. SIR,—I am surprised that no one has as yet called public attention to the state of the roads in this and the adjoining county of Glamorgan. All who have been un- fortunate enough to travel between Carmarthen and Swansea, need not be reminded of what has been in- flicted on their persons, their carriages, or their horses, and they have a right to enquire why they are subjected to this inconvenience. One additional gate has been ingeniously contrived to be made payable between Car- marthen and Llanelly, though the entire distance from town to town is said, by the short road, not to exceed 14 miles and the two extreme gates, (especially the Llan- elly) some distance from each place. Considering the causes which gave rise to the alteration and reduction of gates. it is rather extraordinary that this additional burden should have been imposed. During the late dis- turbances, I believe 18 gates out of 28, in the Kidwelly Trust were destroyed, and it was not deemed prudent to replace them, the 10 remaining having realized more money than the whole before. If the roads had been improved, or the charge reduced, no cause of complaint would exist; but neither will, I think, be found to have occurred. In the county of Glamorgan a great increase of traffic has taken place, which, producinsr a greater re- venue, would put a greater sum at the disposal of the trustees for repair and as this hirrease has commenced, I am given to understand, some time back, the Board could not have been taken by surprise. The material which is now being placed on the roads is of very inferior quality, and will soon be reduced to mud and dust. Between Llanelly and Kidwelly, an embankment and road has been made across the river Gwendraeth a line of communication would have been completed, but for a difficulty which arose in crossing some land of the Earl of Ashburnham. This nobleman's agent, Mr. Charlps Bishop, informs me that he has long ago signified his conspnt to srlI the land necessary for the purpose, and that being the case, I hope the public will be no longer subjected to the inconvenience occasioned by the delay. Having stated these facts and leaving others to com- plain or not, as they please, of those roads which come under their observation, I remain, Sir, with apologies for troubling you, and in the hope thit the different Boards may mend their respectivs ways Your obedient Servant, W. CHAMBERS, JUN.

To the Editor of the WelshnMW- I SIR, In perusing the account of Mr. Philip Griffith Jones, the late Treasurer of the Borousjh of Carmarthen, which appeared in your paper of the 22(1 ,It.. commencing from September 1st, 1845, to September 1st, 1343, the following items, among others, annear •—■ 184.5. Hm, f S. d. Oct. 10. Paid Mace Bearers for holdinsr fairs on the 9th of September, and 10th of Octnber 1 8 0 Nov. 29. Paid Sergeants at mVpp for holding 1 8 1846. fairs on the 14th and 15th. 1 8 0 1846. May 2. Paid Mace Bearers for holding fairs on the loth and 10th of April 1 8 0 June 10. Paid Sergeants at Mace for holding June fair 1 8 0 Aug. 8. Paid Sergeants at Mace for holding 1 fairs on the 10th of July 0 14 0 Aug. 31. Paid Serjeants at Mace for holding fairs on the 12th and 13th instant 9 E7 14 0 In adiition to the above sums and in the same account, 111 the following item :• Aug. 31. Paid Mace Bearers one year's salary 10 13 4 I have made enquiries as to the legality of the items comprised in the £ 7 14s., and have received the opinion of an eminent lawyer that the same are illegal, and not sanctioned by any ii, or statute, and that the salary of EIO 13s. 4d. is the whole they are entitled to receive for the duties appertaining to their office as Mace Bearers or Sergeants at Mace. Surely, sir, it is full time for the ratepayers now to look out and endeavour as much as in them lays to reduce the public expenditure, which, at present bears heavily upon them. I have no doubt but that the same items have heretofore appeared in the said treasurer's account when published, without being no- ticed by some of your numerous readers. There is also an item introduced thus- 141). Feb. 14. Paid for meat destroyed by dogs in the slaughter-house 1 l1 0 What had the Corporation to do with the slaughter- house, when at this time, as I am informed, it was in the hands of their undertenants, and, if so, then they were the persons who ought to have borne the loss and not the Corporation. This extraordinary item also appears in the same account under March Iltit in the same year- Paid William Morris making out Bur- gess List 2 2 0 William Morris is the Assistant Overseer (and paid handsomely for collecting the poor rate, &c.) whose duty it is, with that of the overseers, to make out the Burgess List grafts, and if the contrary should be urged, then let him or anv other person prove that this item is legator just. There is also on the debtor side of the same account, the sum of El 2s. for relief paid to poor debtors in the borough qaol, but not one word is mentioned of the rent of the prisoners' field beinq received on the credit side for the whole year. What has become of this rent—why was it not paid the late Treasurer ? I irust, sir, this will be accounted for and publicly answered by some one ac- quainted with the state of things in this borough for the satisfaction of the ratepayers in general. In conclusion, I beg to state that if the items hereinbefore mentioned should be found illegal, then there will be so much of the borough rate saved and the public benefitted. I am, sir, yours obediently, Jan. 27. 1847. A RATEPAYER. .1

LOCAL MARKETS. I CARMARTHEN.—Wheat (per bushel) 8s. lO^d. Bar- ley, 5s. 5^d. Oats, 3s. I{d.; Beef, (per lb.) 5d. to 7d. Mutton, 6d. to 7d. Veal,-Id. to fid. per lb Pork, 6d. to 7d. Lamb, Od. per lb. Fresh butter, (21 oz.) is, Gd. Salt do., 9d. to 91-d.; Turkeys, (each) 2s. to os. Geese, 2s. Od. to 3s. Od. Ducks, lOd. to I8d.; Eggs, (per dozen) 6d.; Cheese 2Ss. per cwt.; fowls, from 10d. to Is. 3d. each Potatoes, 71bs. for 6d. II \vF.nFORDWEST.—Wheat per bushel from Ss. fid. to 9s. barlev, 4s. 9d. to 5s. oats, 3s. to 3s. 6d. beef per lb. Bd, to 7d. mutton, od. to 7d.; veal, 6d. to 1d. pork, od. to 6d.; butter (24 oz.) Is. 3d. to Is. 5,1. EATTI.- Wheat, 10s. 6d. to 1 IF. barley, 6s. fid. to 7- oats, 3s. 6d. to 4s. beef, 6d. to 7d. mutton, od. to fid. pork, Gd. to 7d. per lb.; potatoes, to 35s. per tack; turn:?9 6.S to 6s. 6d.; onion.; per lb 3d. to il.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The Carmarthenshire Fox Hounds will meet on Mon- day next, at Abergwilly, at 10; on Wednesday, at tha Plough and Harrow on Friday, at the Kennel, at half- past 10. The Bronwydd Beagles will meet on Monday, at Rhyd- lewis; on Thursday, at Trocdyraur Village; and on Saturday, at Capel Cynon—each day at half-past 10.

I- BIRTHS. On the 30th ult., at Waunfawr, in the parish of Llan- boidy, in this county, the wife of Mr. Benjamin Thomas, of a daughter. BiKTii EXTRAOEDISAHY.— On the 29th ult., the wife of Mr. William Rees, Mariner, Gocdwick, near Fish- guard, was deli vered of three boys. Tlie mother and children are doing well. MARRIED. On the 23rd ult., at the Tabernacle, in this town, by the Rev. H. W. Jones, Mr. Wm. Lewis, to Mary Anne, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Samuel, of Lammas- street.—On the 25th ult., at the Tabernacle, by the Rev. H. Jones, Mr. Thos. Thomas, painter, to Miss Mar- garet Close.—On the 30th ult., at the Tabernacle, by the llev.H. Vv. Jones, Mr. D. Williams, Pendre, to Miss Ann Lewis, of Bcrthlwyd, in the parish of Llangunnor.—On the 1st inst., at the Tabernacle, by theRev. H. W. Jones, Mr. David Gealy, of Gain, to Rachel, daughter of Mr. Wm. Jenkins, Pantllan, both of the parish of Llan- d dj i-o g. On the 4th inst., at Saint Peter's Church, by the Rev. Archdeacon Bevan, Mr. Thomas Thomas, cabinet-maker, to Miss Margaret Henry, dress-maker, both of this town. At Gwinfe Independent Chapel, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. John Price, Edward Cheny Hughes, Esq., of Pontprenareth, in the parish of Llangadock, to Miss Elizabeth Jones, of the same place. At the Tabernacle Independent Chapel, near Llandilo, Mr. John Johnes, of Pwll, (Tregib Huntsman), to Miss Mary Isaac, only daughter of Mr. D. Isaac, Cwmcecb, Llandilo parish, Road Surveyor. On Tuesday last, at Capel Gron, by the Rev. Thomas 011 Tuesdty 1-.ist, '\I. -Davies, Painter, to Miss Elizabeth Spencer, Mr. John M. Davies, Painter, to Miss Elizabeth Davies, daughter of Mr. John Davies, sen., Draper, Llanelly. On Friday last, at Henfeniw Church, by the Rev. E. Evans, Mr. Evan Williams, ship-builder, to Sally, only daughter of Mr. Evan Jones, ship-builder, both of Aberayron. On the 28th ult., at Llanstinan, near Fishguard, by the Rev. William Harries, Mr, Vaughan James, of Fishguard, to Miss Picton, eldest daughter of Thomas Picton, Esq., of Scaliven. On the 2d inst., at Caeru, near Fishguard, by the Rev. David Bateman, Mr. Enoch Jenkins, Cabinet-maker, to Miss Ann Morgan, both of Fishguard. On the 2d inst., at the Baptist Chapel, Fishguard, by theRev. Richard Owen, Mr. Thomas John, of Havod, to Miss Mary Williams, of the same place. On Tuesday last, at Hubberstone, Capt. Macdonald, to Miss George, youngest daughter of Lieut. George, R.N DIED. On Wednesday last, aged 38, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Wilton, Chandler, Lammas-street, in this town In all the domestic and social relations of life she was truly estimable; as a mother her conduct was ex- emplary, and the grief of her afflicted partner best tes- tifies her good qualities as a wife. Her friends and family have sustained an irreparable loss by her decease in the prime of life, but it must be a source of sincere gratification that the Martyr Stephen's prayer was the last aspiration on her lips previous to her quitting this vale of tears." Lately, at Maesllan, Llansawel, of pulmonary con- sumption, aged 41 years, deeply regretted by all who knew him, John Jones, Esq., formerly of St. David's College, since of Queen's College, Cambridge, and lately the Master of a Grammar School, at Llandilo, in this county. On the 31st ult., at Llandilo, Mrs. Deborah Thomas, widow of the late Mr. John Thomas, Llandilo, Timber Merchant, aged 85 years. Also on the same day, Mrs. Margaret Thomas, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Thomas, Llandilo, Boot and Shoemaker, aged 81 years. On Tuesday morning last, aged 77, Mrs. Edwards, of Cwmcastell, near Llansawel, in this county; and on the evening of the same day, aged 71, Mr. Morgan Edwards, her husband. They were an inonensive and amiable her husband. They ivere an inolf ensive an( I amiable On the 29th ult., T. II. Jones, Esq Noyadd, Cardi- ganshire, aged 68. He had been ailing for some time past, but he was on the day of his death in excel- lent spirits. He retired to bed at his usual time, but was suddenly taken ill, and in a short time died in the arms of his attendant, who happened to be at hand. The county at large has suffered a very severe loss bv the death of this excellent man, who was a pattern of philanthropy in every sense of the word. He had a ready hand to assist gratuitously any person who re- quired his advice and aid in a medical and surgical ca- pacity, and was an unwearied contributor to the poor and needy, many of whom depended almost entirely on his charity. He was buried in a spot on his estate (en- closed by his orders some considerable time before his death for that purpose) attended by all his tenantry, who have been deprived of a kind and indulgent landlord. On the 30th ult., after a short illness, aged 93, Mr. Lewis Lewis, of North Ganol, in the parish of Llan gathen, in this county. He had been a consistent member of the Independent connexion for 73 years. On the 28th ult., aged 37, Mr. Evan Lloyd, merchant, of Ystrad House, Cardiganshire. Of the deceased, it may be said, that uprightness and integrity were his un- erring characteristics, and that he was pre-eminently distinguished in the discharge of the social duties of life. On the 3d inst., the wife of Mr. Lewis, clerk to A. B. Starbuck, Esq., Milford. On the 1st inst., deeply regretted, Mr. John Jenkins, Farmer's Arms, Cwmneath, Agent to Messrs. Grainger and Evans, Timber-merchants, Neath. He has left a widow and nine children to lament his irreparable loss.

I SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. CARMANTHEN: -A)-rired, the Phoanix (s.) Jack- son, from Bristol, with sundries: Mary Ann, Gabriel, from Bridgwater, with ash timber: Anna Maria, Morgan, from Waterford, with Rag stones John and Mary, Richards, from Llanelly Sisters, Lewis: Prondence, Bevan, from Penclawdd, with coals. Sailed, the Phoenix (s.) Jackson, for Bristol, with sundries: Hero, Jones, for Southampton, with oats. Ann and Mary, Jones, for Greenock: Flora, Williams, for Penzance, with oak bark James and Ann, England, for Newport: Hope, Parker, for Cardiff, with oats: Matchless, Thompson, for Swansea Sisters, Lewis: John and Mary, Richards Providence, Bevan, for Llanelly, with ballast. LLANELLY. — Arrived, the James, Bartlett: Mary Ann, Davey: Louisa, Samuel, from Looe: New Par- liament, Brabyn, from Swansea: Maria, Hoskins, from Padstow, with copper ore: Hope, Lewis, from Carmar- then Hope, Llewellyn Emily, Thomas, from Bristol: Ellen, Perkins, from Milford: Ocean, Owen, from Ha- vrforwest, with sundries: Gleaner, Stoke, from e\Vry, I with timber: Wm. and Jane, Hoskins, from Milford, with iron: Janet, Davies: Jane, GritRths, from Saint Clears, with grain Edward, Griffiths, from Waterford Ann, James, from Fishguard, with flour: Elizabeth, Evans, from Cork Fame, Nicholas, from Tralee Hull Packet, Charles: Leven, Sweet: John and Sally, James Restitution, Davies Sarah, Lanson, from Dublin Wm. and Sarah, Herbert Mary Ann, Thomas, from Wex- ford: Peregrin, Jenkins, from Milford: Vigo, Davies, from Cardigan. bailed.—About thirty coasters, for various ports, with coal and culm.

BOROUGH OF LLANDOVERY. To be Disposed of, In the above Pleasant and Thriving Market Town, TTMIAT well-known Old-Established and respectable JL GENERAL DRAPERY, GROCERY, & IRON- MONGERY CONCERN, which has been carried on by the present Proprietor (who is retiring) and his prede- cessor with so much success for upwards of half a cen- tury. The Premises having been lately erected, arc very commodious, and most conveniently situated. An opportunity so advantageous seldom offers. A respectable person will be treated with on liberal terms. Application to be made to Mr. David Thomas, the Proprietor. Feb. 3rd, 1847. TO DRAPERS' ASSISTANTS. i WAXTED immediately, Three experienced Young Men. Apply to Hughes and Puddicpmbe, Guildhall-Square, Carmarthen. WANTED,  COMPETENT Person to superintend a small A WOOLLEN FACTORY, a GOOD Spinner is in- dispensable; as likewise a thorough knowledge of the Engine Department required, with iespectable refe- rences. A suitable party will receive good wages and permanent employment. Apply at the Office of this paper CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. WANTED immediately, a YOUNG MAN as an Apprentice. -Apply to Mr. E. James, Lampeter. This will not be repeated. Lunatic Asylum, Briton-Ferry. WANTED, a strong, tall, active, good-tempered ? vT Woman, of middle-a?e and good character, as a NURSE to the Female Pauper Lunatics. QW Good Wages given. HAY FOR SALE. BETWEEN FIFTY and SIXTY TOS of well-har- JL? vested HORSE and COW HAY. For particulars, enquire of Philip Fearis, Bailiff, Lletywylus, Llanon, Carmarthenshire. Three months' credit will be given on approved security. To Stone IMasons, Paviors and Others. NOTICE is hereby given, that persons wishing to ?? Contract for Fia??ing the Walks in the Church Yard of St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, arc to send to us on or before the loth instant, written Tenders, stating the Terms on which they will undertake the work. JOHN B.JEFFRIES, ) Church, war d, I GEORGE GOODE, j ,:uTchwa¡' em;. l Ttb. lSiT. FANCY BAZAAR. 4 BAZAAR in aid of the ENDOWMENT FUND 2\. of ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, will be held at the GUILDHALL, CAUMAUTHKX, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th of FEBRUARY next, and those who kindly purpose contribu- ting to it are requested to forward their contributions on or before SATURDAY-, the 6th proximo. Carmarthen, January 20th, 1847. LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS TOWARDS THE ERECTION & SUPPORT OF AX INFIRMARY, FOR THE COUNTY AND COUNTY OF THE BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN. Subscriptions to Annual Subscribers' Names. Building 3.; En- Subscrip- dowment fund. tions. £ s. d. £ s. d. Amount of subscriptions already a d vertised advertised 3232 11 0 ..482 12 0 Hon. Miss Harriet Rice. 1 0 0 1 0 0 D. Jones, Tyllwyd, Llangun- nor 1 0 0 Jas. Rowlands, Surgeon, King- street, Carmarthen I 1 0 Stephen Lewis, Regent-street.. 10 0 0. Rev. Richard Bowen Jones, Kil- ymaenllwyd 1 0 0. Thomas Bowen, Llechdwnny 1 1 0. Communications to be addressed to the Secretary, Mr. T. C. Mortis, Carmarthen. LONDON NEWSPAPERS. THE Times," "Herald," Chronicle" or "Post," Tforwarded by the Morning Mails,—charge per quar- ter, £112s. 6d.; by the Evening Mails, £ 1 6s.; "The Daily News" or Express," per quarter, IDs. 6d.; "The Sun," and other Evening Papers per quarter, El 12s. 6d.; The Illustrated London News;" "Pictorial Times Sundav Times;" Weeklv Dispatch;" Douglas "Sunday Lady's Newspaper, Jerrold;" &"Courde L' Europe" per quarter, 6s. 6d.; News of the World," per quarter, Punch" stamped, per quarter, 4s. 4d. Post Office Orders payable to Henry Clarke, General Newspa- per and Advertising Agent, 29, Charing Cross, London. CROAVLEY, HICKLI-N, k CO., GENEBAX RAILWAY CARRIERS TO AND FROM ALL PARTS OF THE KINGDOM, rT^ENDER their warm acknowledgements for the very A liberal support they have received from the Trade?- men and inhabitants generally of CARMARTHEN and SOUTH WALES, and hope by the strictest attention and most rigid punctuality to ensure a continuance of their support. For rates and other particulars, please apply to Mr. H. Cottrell, Blue-street, Carmarthen; or Crowley and Co., Carriers, Railway Station, Bristol. SOUTH WALES RAILWRY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next i HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETIXG of the Pro- prietors of this Company will be held pursuant to the Act of Parliament at the Paddington Station, London, on Wednesday, the 24th of February instant, at 12 for I o'clock precisely, for the election of Four Directors and one Auditor, in the place of the same number who will retire by rotation, and for other purposes of business. The chair will be taken at 1 o'clock precisely. CHARLES RUSSELL, Chairman. The Directors and Auditor retiring, are re-eligible under the provisions of the act. The Transfer Books will be closed on and after the 14th instant, and will not be re-opened until after the said Half Yearly General Meeting on the 24th inst. 13y order, N. ARMSTRONG, Sec. South Wales Railway Office, 419, West Strand, London. Feb. 1st, 1817. SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. HISTORY, POSITION, & PROSPECTS OF THIS LINE, WITH A MAP, IN THE RAILWAY MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR FEBRUAKY, PRICE ONE SHILLING, stamped to go free by post. Office, 6, Helmet Court, 338, Strand, London. TITHE COMMISSION NOTICE. THE Map and Draft Apportionment of the Parish of JL Brongwyn, in the County of Cardigan, have been deposited at the House of Mr. David Evans, Cwmcoy, shopkeeper, in the said Parish, for the inspection of all persons interested therein, and the Appeal Meeting is to be held at the Salutation Inn, in the Town of New- castle-Emlyn, in the County of Carmarthen, on Satur- day, the 13th of February, 184". JOHN MORGANS, EDWARD LLOYD. Penwenallt, near Newcastle Enilyn, February 3d, 1847. TO BE LET, AND ENTERED UPON IMMEDIATELY, THAT commodious and modern built MANSION, JL CEFENCETHYN, late the Residence of J. G. WILLIAMS, Esq., deceased, together with about Seventy Acres of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, in superior condition; an extensive Garden, containing choice Fruit Trees, &c. The Coach House, Stables, and all the Out-houses are newly-built, and in good condition. The House is situate two Miles from Llandilo, in a beautiful situation, and commanding an extensive pros- pect, with a beautiful Green and a spacious Fish Pond in Front. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Edwards, Plas- bach, near Llandilo. Feb. 3rd, 1847. CARDIGANSHIRE. To Bridge-Builders, Masons, and Others. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEX, THA T the Committee of Magistrates to whom the JL Re-building of the following Bridges, viz.: LLANDDEWY- ABERARTH, LLANON, PERRIS, RIIYDS AESON, DYFRYARTHJ AND GLANBRANE, Situate in the Lower Division of the Hundred of Ilar, in the County of Cardigan, has been referred, will meet at the RED LION Ixx, in the Village of LLANUHYSTID, in the said Division, on THURSDAY, the 4th of MARCH next, at the hour of Twelve at noon, for the purpose of contracting for the same. All Persons desirous of Re-building the said Bridges must attend at the time and place above-mentioned, and deliver in their Tenders in writing, stating the sum at which they will undertake to erect the same and such Tenders must also specify the sum for each Bridge separately. The party accepted will be required to name two re- sponsible persons as Sureties, who must join him in a Bond for the Erection of the Works according to the Specification, and to keep them in repair for seven year Plans and Specifications of the several Bridges may be seen at the office of the Clerk of the Peace for the County, and at the Office of Mr. John Hughes, Sur- veyor of Bridges, at Aberystwith. Aberystwith, Jan. 28tli, 1847. CARMARTHENSHIRE TURNPIKE ROADS. SALE BY AUCTION, OF Toll-houses and Materials of Toll-houses. MR. WILLIAM REES, AUCTION EUR, Has been instructed to Sell, and he will Dispose of by PUBLIC AUCTION, rinHE several TOLL-HOUSES, SITES, GARDENS JL and the MATERIALS of TOLL-HOUSES, now in disuse in the Carmarthen and Three Commotts Dis- tricts;, vested in the County Roads Board, on the follow- ing Days — CARMARTHEN DISTRICT On MONDAY, the 15th day of FEBRUARY, ISli, At eleven o'clock in the forenoon, At the SHIRE-HALL, in CARMARTHEN, COMPItlSINO LOT I.-All that Toll-house, called ABERGWILLY TOLL-HOUSE, with the Site, Garden, and Appur- tenances thereunto belonging. LOT 2. All that Toll-house, called B W L C 11 CLAVVDD TOLL-HOUSE, with the Site and Appur- tenances thereunto belonging. LOT 3.—All that Toll-house, called FRANCIS WELL TOLL-HOUSE, with the Site and Appurtenances there- unto belonging. LoT4.A?hhat Ton-house. caHed TAVERNSriTE TOLL-HOUSE, with the Site and Appurtenances there- unto belonging. LOT 5, A-Ü the Materials of a certain Toll-house, called GATEFACH, (Llanllwny) TOLL-HOUSE. THREE COMMOTTS DISTRICT On WEDNESDAY, the 17th day of FEHUU.YRY, 1817, At 11 o'clock in the forenoon, At the FAlnmlls' ARMS, in LLANGKNDEIRNE, COMPRISING Lor I.-All that Toll-house, called IIENDY-BRIDGE TOLL-HOUSE, with the Site, Garden, and Appur- I\ tenances thereto belonging. LOT 2.—All the Materials of a. certain Toil-house, called CROESLLWYD TOLL-HOUSE. LOT a.-Ditto of LLANDDAllOG TOLL-HOUSE. LOT 4.—Ditto of FONTYBEREM TOLL-HOUSE. LOT .5.-Ditto of TREFACH TOLL-HOUSE. LOT 6.-Ditto of LLYGADYITYC11 TOLL-HOUSE. The purchasers of the Toll-houses must immediately pay the purchase-moncv to the Treasurer of the Board at Carmarthen, and afterwards possession of the premises will be delivered to them. The purchasers of the Materials will be required to pull down and remove the same within one month after the Sale, at their own expense, otherwise the same wi I: be forfeited, and to pay the purchase-money immediately to the auctioneer. For further particulars, enquire of the Auctioneer, or of Mr. George Spurrell, Clerk to the Board. rsnwrlli™ 1 Â.¡ SALE POSTPONED. rjlHE Sale of the GOODS and EFFECTS of the late Mr. CAMERON, which was to take ?!ace at the NEWCASTLE-IN-EMLYN WORKHOUSE, on FRIDAY, tlie ;)th, IS POSTPONED until FRIDAY, the lf-th inst. Heiillan, Feb. 1st, 1847. LAND DRAINING TILES AND PIPES may be JLJ obtained from BROWNE & COMPANY, Duck and Tile Manufacturers, Bridgewater. Competent parties ready to furnish Plans, ard to ad- vise on the best mode of Draining. PATENT WATCHES & CLOCKS. I E J. DENT, by Appointment, Watchmnker to the .Jtlj. Queen, respectfully solicits from the Public an inspection of his stock of Watches, which has been greatly increased to meet the many purchases at this season of the year. Ladies Excellent Gold Watches at ES 8s. Beautifully enamelled cased ditto, £ 12 12s. Gentlemen's Gold Watches, £10 10s. Silver Lever Watches, Jewelled in Four Holes, f6 6; each. Youth's Silver Watches, E4 4s. each. 82, Strand; 33, Cockspur-street; and 34, Royal Exchange. STEAM COMMUNICATION B FTNVL: E-, Liverpool and Bristol, calling at Swansea and Milford, During the Months of JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 1847.  THE XEW AID POWEltrl:L IlWX SHIP, ?.N4?!?- TROUBADOUR, J"DITcn:mndr IS intended to Sail from Trafalgar Dock, Liverpool with Goods and Passengers, for BRISTOL & SWANSEA, calling at MILFORD. Jan. 1847. o'clock. I 11, Monday 4 after. I -0, Wednesday .12 noon. Feb. 1847. o'cloe! i, Monday 10 morn. 10, Wednesday 4 after. 20, Saturday 1 after. From BRISTOL, calling at SWANSEA & MILFORD Jan. 1847. o'clock. 5. Friday 4 after. 15, Monday noon. I Feb 1847. o'clock. I 5, Friday. !) morn. 15, Monday 6 mora. 25, Thursday alter. FROM SWANSEA. Jan. 1847. o'clock. 16, Saturday 3 after. J 26, Tuesday 11 morn. r Feb. 1847. 0 clock. 6, Saturday 7 morn. 16, Tuesday 0 morn. 26, Friday. alter. FARES:-To Liverpool, Cabin, los. Steward's Fee, 2s. (3d.; Deck, os. Goods intended for the above Steamer, from Livc rpoo', rauafcbe at the Trafalgar Dock two hours before the ad- vertised hours of sailing. Goods forwarded free of Commission. All Freights paid on delivery of the Goods, and end- ing and warehousing at the expense and. risk of Üi Consignee. r Goods carefully forwarded to Neath, Aberavon, Llandilo, Llangadoek; Llandovery, Llanwrtyd, and ganuaarch Wells, &c. &c., by PRICE's VAN, whiea eaves Swansea for those places every Wednesday raoru- ng at ten o'clock. HUMPHREYS' TONIC APERIENT PILLS, Prepared only at the Medical Hall, Aberystwith. A MOST effectual remedy for bilious and liver complaints, as heartburn, indigestion, sickness, dimness of sight, oppression after meals, paiu in the chest and limbs, gout, rheumatism, habitual costiveness, &c. Being an entire vegetable preparation they can bs confidently recommended as a safe and mild aperient me- dicine, requiring no alteration of diet or confinement during their use. They give tone and strength to the stomach, and revive the system, and may be taken with especial benefits by persons of the most delicate consti- tution. Inboxes at Its. lid. each. London: wholesale agents, W. Sutton and Co., Bow Church-yard, aud Mr. F. Parsons, 10, Camomile Street, Bishopgate-street. They may also be obtained by post from the proprietor by transmitting to him fourteen postage stamps. BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS. JD Copy of a letter from Mr. Blake, Kingscliife, N ortlvamptonshire. N ortliii-nptonshire. Kingscliffe, January 21, 1817. Sir,- Twelve years ago I became afflicted with Rheumatic Gout. I procured the best advice possible, but without deriving benefit; and the doctors recom- mended me to go to the Stamford Infirmary, where I continued twelve weeks, and left it without having obtained any benefit, and all hope of relief had vanished. This hopeless state of things continued until a friend advised me. to try Blair's Pills. I then lost no time in sending to Mr. Mortlock, of Stamford, for a box, and by the time I had taken that quantity I got rid of one crutch. I then sent for another box which enabled me to throw away the other, and thank God I have never sinT-e had such an attack. I am much exposed to cold; but, whenever I feel symptoms of attack, I have recourse to the pills with, universal success. I recommended the pills to a gentleman who resides in this neighbourhood, and he has derived the most essential relief therefrom, and is now never without them. "Y ou may publish this for the benefit of those similarly afflicted. I am, Sir, your obedient, humble servant, SAMUEL BLAKF., "Smith and Farrier." The never-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS in curing every description of Gout and Rheumatism, have secured to them a celebrity unequalled by any medicine of past or present times. They not only give relief in a few hours, but restore to perfect health in an inconceivably short space of time. They are equally speedy and certain in lumbago, sciatica, pains in the head or face, and indeed of every rheumatic or gouty affection in fact, such has been the rapidity, perfect ease, and complete safety of this medicine, that it has astonished all who have taken it, and there is scarcely a city, town, or village in the kingdom, but con- tains many grateful evidences of its benign influence. Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London price 2s. 9d. per box: and by his appointment by Mr. J. W. White, Chemist, ^Guildhall-Square, Carinar- then; Mortimer, ditto Mrs. Evaiis, near the Cross do.; Morgan, Merthvr Tydfil: Phillips, Cardiff: ihiams, Brecon Morgan, Abergavenny Williams, Newport; Goulstone, LlandovNY; Fanor, Heatli, ilonmouiu, Jones, Brecon; Phillips, Newport; Mathews, Aber- gavenny; Williams, Milford: 0. E. Davies, and Har- ries, Haverfordwest, J. S. Evans, Cardigan, and"by the venders of medicines generally throughout the kingdom. Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS and observe the name and address of Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," impressed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the Genuine Medicine. IMPORTANT INFORMATION! MESSRS. A. ROWLAND AND SON, 20, iiatton IVi- Garden, London, beg to caution the Nobility and Gentry against being misled by the attempts of some Shopkeepers, who to compounds of their own manufac- ture give the titles of Macassar Oil," "Kah-ùor," and Odonto," some under the implied sanction of Royalty, & the Government Offices, with similar attempts at Decep- tion, while they copy the Labels, Bills, Advertisements, and Testimonials, (substituting fictitious Names and Addresses for the real) of the Original Preparations. The only Genuine" Macassar Oil," "Kalydor," and Odonto," are Rowlands' and the wrapper of each bears the name of 11 precadiiil, that of the Article, with their signature at the foot, in Red Ink, thus- A. ROWLAND AND Súx. ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL. The singular virtues of this successful invention for restoring, improving, and beautifying the Human Hair are too well known and appreciated to need comment. The very fact of its having stood the test of nearly half a century of probation, and obtained the especial Patro- nage of Her Majesty the Queen, H. R. H. Prince Albert, the whole of the Royal Falllily, In,d of PN-ei-v court of the civilized world, and the high esteem in which it is universally held, together with numerous Testimonials constantly received of its eflicacy, afford the best and surest proofs of its inerits. Price 3s. Od.—7s.; or Family Bottles, (equal to 4 small) at 10s. Gd., and double that size, 21s. CAUTION.—On the wrapper of each bottle of the genuine article are these words, in two lines, ROW- LANDS' MACASSAR OIL. ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, An Oriental Balsamic Preparation of singular efficacy in thoroughly purifying the skin from all pimples, spots, blotches, freckles, tan, and discolorations, producing a healthy freshness and transparency cf complexion and an admired softness and delicacy of the hands, arms, and neck. Its purifying and refreshing properties have obtained the exclusive patronage of the Queen, the Court and the Royal Family of Great Britain, as well as the principal Courts of Europe, and the most dis- tinguished Nobility and Gentry of all civilized nations. Beware of Spurious Kalydors," containing mineral astringents utterly ruinous to the Complexion, and which, by their repellent, action, endanger health, Each bottle of the genuine has the words Rowlands. Kalydor" on the wrapper, and A. Rowland and Hatton Garden, is also engraved, (by desire of the- IIon Commissioners) on the Government Stamp affixed on each. Price 4s. 6d. and 8s. 6d. per bottle. ROWLANDS' ODONTO, Or Pearl Dentifrice, A White Powder for the Teeth, compounded of tlie Choicest and most Recherche Ingredients of the Oriental Herbal, of inestimable value for preserving and beautifying the Teeth and strengthening the Gums. Its trul v efficient and fragrant aromatic properties have obtained its selection bv the Court and Royal Family of Great Britain, and the Sovereigns and Nobility throughout Europe, while the general demand at once announee, the favour in which it is universally held. Price 2s. 9d. per box. C.xx-. rio-To protect the public from fraud, the Government Stamp (as on the Kalydor") is affixed on each box. AN RN-FAT.MBI.E HAIH DVF. R O W L AN D S MELA C OMIA The most successful liquid preparation ever known in this or any other country, for Dyeing the Hair of the Head, Whiskers, Mustachios, and Eyebrows, a natural and permanent brown or black, so exactly resembling the natural colour of the Ilair as to defy detection. It is perfectly innocent in its nature, is free from unpleasant smell, and can be used by any Lady or (Gentleman wi h the greatest east; and secrecy, lis eiircis are so per- manent, that neither water nor pei'Miiration will influence- them and it is entirely free from those properties (usual in Hair Dyes) which gi\e an unnatural red or puiple tint to the Ilair.—Price os. Rowlands' Macassar Oil," "Kalydor." are sold by them at 20, Hatton Garden. London, and by every respectable Chemist and Perlumer throughollt the kingdom. A T:1o- <• I I -1