The Welshman

I HAVERFORDWEST QUARTER SESSIONS. The Midsummer Quarter Sessions for the Town and County of Haverfordwest, were held on Friday last, be- fore the Rev. Thomas Martin, Chairman, William Rees, and James Griffiths, Esquires. After the Grand Jury had been sworn, the Chairman said he was happy to inform them there was only one case in the calendar to come before them, which was a charge against the prisoner Thomas Nash, a mere lad, of stealing several articles of wearing apparel, the pro- perty of the prosecutor James Jones, the step-father of the prisoner. He took that opportunity of calling their attention to the depositions, from which it appeared that the goods were sold to a man named Campbell, residing in Prendergast, to whom the prisoner had been in the habit of disposing of similar articles on several previous occasions, and he the Chairman could not divest himself of the conviction that the purchaser of those goods must have known that they were stolen. He then warned persons against purchasing articles under circumstances which bore the slightest suspicion that they were not the bona fide property of the party offering them for sale, and stated that if any case were brought before that Court against a party for receiving stolen goods, at the same time knowing them to be stolen, the evidence being sufficient to warrant a conviction, the offender would be visited with the severest punishment the law allowed. The Grand Jury then retired, and shortly returned a true bill against the prisoner, who pleaded guilty. Mr. M. R. James, the prosecutor's attorney, addressing the Bench, said the prisoner was a natural child of the prosecutor's wife, and the prosecutor had felt him- self constrained to come into Court with a double view, to deter the prisoner and others from their criminal practices, and to shew to the public the great facility afforded of making away with stolen property. And if those facilities were not afforded, boys of the prisoner's age would not be drawn into that vortex of crime, from which they were seldom rescued. He did not wish the Court to be severe in the sentence to be passed on the prisoner. The Chairman addressed the prisoner thus :— Your case is one of a very aggravated nature. Being in the house of the prosecutor, you had the means of making away with his property, and you took advantage of the opportunity afforded you. It appears you went up several times to the house of the man to whom you sold the goods. He inugt have been well aware that you did not come by those goods honestly, and I take this opportunity of expressing my opinion that if a case could be brought home to him, a severe example would be made of him. The prisoner was then sentenced to two months' imprisonment, to be kept to hard labour. The Queen on the presentment ofthe Grand Jury v. the inhabitants of Ha,verfordwest.-This was a present- ment made at the last Quarter Sessions, that the Old Bridge in this town, was too narrow and incommodious, and that the same ought to be widened and enlarged. Mr. Thomas Lewis and Mr. Wm. G. Griffiths, two of the inhabitants, were called upon to plead, and confessed the presentment, upon which an order was made, that the Bridge be widened and improved, under the superintend- ence of the following magistrates :-The Rev. Thomas Martin, Rev. T. H. W. Harries, J, H. Phillips, Esq., J. Ll. Morgan, Esq., James Higgon, Esq., Jas. Griffiths, Esq., and Wm. Rees, Esq, (three to form a quorum) and that the necessary repairs on Cartlett, Harroldstone, and Merlin's Bridge be referred to the same committee. BRIDGE SURVEYOR. Mr. Wm. Rowlands was appointed bridge surveyor,"at a salary of jE3 3s. TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. I The treasurer's account was audited, and a balance of J E 139 5s. õàd. found to be due to the town. COUNTY RATE. I A rate of two-pence in the pound was ordered to be I levied.

CARDIGANSHIRE. I THE CROPS in the neighbourhood of Cardigan are in a most plentiful and flourishing condition, and generally promise a most abundant harvest. In many places the hay is already mown, and the weather is highly favourable. DISGRACEFUL ASSAULT.—On Saturday last, John Davies, a sailor, recently paid off from one of Her Majesty's men of war, committed a most violent and unprovoked assault on Mrs. Phillips, the wife of Capt. Phillips, of New-street, Cardigan, her cries brought Mr. Levi Phillips to her assistance, who was instantly attacked and kicked on the temple and head. The fellow was ultimately lodged in gaol, and on Monday brought before the borough magistrates and. fined five pounds, which he immediately paid. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE, LAMPETER.—[The following account accidentally arrived too late for insertion in our last publication.-Ev. W.]—The annual examination of this College, carried through (for the ti--st time) by a board of examiners, namely, the Rev. R. Mitchell, B.D., senior tutor and lute Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, Prselector of Logic, and the Rev. W. G. Hum- phrey, M.A., Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. and Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of London, terminated on Tuesday, the 22nd ult., when the examiners reported that they had granted certificates" to the following students in their 7th and 6th terms respectively, viz. :-David Williams, scholar Richard Bowcoff, ditto; J. Cawston, senior scholar; D. Banks Price, ditto; E. Joel Evans, Phillips's scholar; Rees Evans; D. J. Jones, scholar; R. W. Owen; J. Cor- nish Pratt, scholar. The prize for Hebrew and Theology was awarded to Mr. David Williams, scholar on thq Phillips" foundation. The following students in The- ology, now in their oth term, were reported to have passed with credit," and were placed in the following order:—George G. Williams, scholar; W. Edmunds, ditto J. Richards, ditto; D. Davies, ditto D. Morgan, and A. Thomas, equates, ditto, and exhibitioners of the Abergwili Church Union Society. The prize for Logic was awarded by the Prselector to Mr. T. Thomas, scholar. That for Euclid to Mr. John James. The prize for Greek Play and Aristotle, offered by the College to men under two years standing was divided between D. Thomas, and J. E. Chase, aiquales. The Principal having publicly read the Examiner's report, announced the following elections to scholarships :—To be seniors, Edmunds and Pratt; Phillips foundation, Bowcoit, juniors, Rees Evans, R. W. Owen, and A. Thomas. The greatest anxiety was exhibited by all the members of the College in the Examiner's report," and in the result of this day, which had long been looked forwar d to with the deepest emotion, and which is justly consi- sidered to be the most important which the College has yet experienced. THE APPROACHING ABERYSTWITII ARCHAEOLOGICAL MEETING.—" Coming events cast their shadows before." The 7th number of the Archceologia Cambrensis just published comprises what we announced a few weeks since, as to the first annual meeting of the association being held at Aberystwith in the second week of Sept. next. The centrality of the spot and the time of the year (it being the "hiyh tide" of the season at this fashionable watering place) and other circumstances, give every reason to expect that this meeting will be the most interesting that has taken place in the prin- cipality for many years. In looking over the above- mentioned number of the Archteologia Cambrensis, we are more and more satisfied of the able manner in which it is carried on, the article upon The Councils and Parliaments of Shrewsbury" is drawn up with great ability, far more interesting than its title would seem to imply. Without wishing to break in upon the learned author's present labours, we would suggest that when these are concluded, the struggles of the English Norman Clares with the native princes for the possession of Caredigion (Cardiganshire) would prove a subject wor- thy of his talents unless the author of the first article in the same number would take the subject up. This article is upon some Druidical remains in Lower Britany, and is written by Wm. Basil Tories, Esquire, Queen's College, and a native of Cardiganshire a gentleman who not satisfied with being one of the first classical scholars of the day, shews by his example than an ac- quaintance with the antiquities of his native princi- pality is as necessary to constitute a well-educated Welshman, as a thorough knowledge of the history and antiquities of Greece and Rome. In the columns of the Welshman, it will not be deemed inappropriate to speak of the antiquities of Wales, of these how can you speak a word without touching upon Druidism-the terrible religion of Britain and Gaul, when they first loomed out of the darkness of primeval chaos into the light of civilization. Upon this important subject Mr. Jones thus writes in the concluding paragraph of his interesting contribution. It is impossible to quit the subject without expressing a hope that something may be done towards recovering the mythological and reli- gious system of the ancient Druids. The Eddas of the North, the Ramayana and Mahabharata of the East have been under the subject of philosophical investi- gation and private critical analysis, no less than the heroic- Mythi of ancient Hellas. But of the religion of our ancestors whose monuments are all around, we know absolutely nothing while the relics of our bards and other early writers, which alone can give us any clue to its interpretation, are lying in our libraries unpublished or at least unstudied. The ingenious author of the Celtic Researches really did make an attempt to re-constitute the Druidical system out of the fragments of it which we possess, but perhaps it will not be considered presumptuous to pronounce it a decided failure." Such an attempt would be well worthy of the contributors to the Archoeologia Cambrensis, as being both highly Interesting in itself and of the utmost im- portance in filling up what is now all but a blank in history-that of the piimitive state of this country. But it is no holiday task. Manuscripts must be searched, traditions collected, the romantic poems of other coun- tries examined, and all subjected to severe critical investigation, and the wonderful remains that still exist scattered through Britain, France, and Ireland, and haply in other countries, also must be carefully in- spected, compared, and classified; so that those who shall ultimately have succeeded in restoring Druidism to light may be enabled to appeal to the silent testimony of such mighty monuments as those of Avebury, and Stonehcngc, Carnac, and Tregune. ABERAYRON PETTY SESSIONS.—John James,™ ° de- scribed himself as a travelling watchmaker, was brought up in custody of Serjeant Rattigan, charged with steal- ing a watch, the property of John Williams, grocer, Ilirwain, Glamorganshire. Prosecutor deposed that about half past 5 o'clock on Saturday evening last, he had left his coat, waistcoat, watch and chain, on the table in the Ship-in-Launch parlour, where he had lodged for the last fortnight; and being suddenly called to the back kitchen, where Mary Jenkins was taken very ill, he assisted her up stairs where he remained for some time. He went into the parlour about 8 o'clock, to put on his clothes and then missed his watch, and went to police Serjeant Rattigan and informed him of it. Having described the prisoner as the person he suspected, he accompanied Serjeant Rattigan on tne Aberystwitii road in search of him. SaVv his watch ana chain in Serjeant Rattigan's possess&n-J together with the prisoner, identified the watch and chain produced as his property. Jane Jenkins, deposed :—I am the land- lady of the Ship-in-Launch in Aberayron, the prisoner John James came to my house about 6 o'clock on Sa- turday evc-iiiii- last, and drank three glasses of porter and went away of Serjeant n'attigan stated that prose- cutor informed"hiai that he had lost his watch and guard from the Ship-in-Launch and described the prisoner as the man he suspected. From inquiries made he went in 'pursuit of him on the Aberystwith road accom- panied by prosecutor, and overtook him about four miles off; he had two watches and a watch case in his coat pocket; from his left waiscoat pocket he pulled out the watch and silver guard which the prosecutor owned and I now produce.-Coniiiiitted to the Assizes. Mr. James Parry of Aberayron attended as Attorney for the Prose- cutor. ABERYSTwrTH.-On Saturday last a man of the name George Johnson, a regular tramp, called at a farm house, named Frongoch, about two miles north of Aber- ystwith, and requested food. Some bread and cheese and milk was given by Mary Jenkins, the sister of the tenant, Evan Jenkins. A short time after the tramp had left, Mary Jenkins missed a new shirt of her brother's, which had been drying on the hedge. Having seen the shirt on the hedge a short time pre- vious to the tramp's call, she suspected that it was he that had stolen it, and ran to inform her brother. The brother and sister ran to the next farm and called out Thps, Hughes, who is a constable, and the whole three went in pursuit. They came up with the thief near Llanbadarn bridge, and found the stolen shirt under his arm. The fellow was immediately taken into cus- tody, and lodged in the Aberystwith station house, to- gether with another tramp who was in his company. On Monday last the two were brought up and examined before R. O. Powell, Esq., county magistrate, and the above facts being duly proved against George Johnson, he was fully committed for trial to the assizes, his companion being remanded. ABERYSTWITH NEW COUNTY COURT.—As we stated in our last this Court commenced its monthly sittings on Wednesday the 30th ult. Such was the number of plaints (upwards of 20(0 that the learned Judge, Arthur J. Johnes, Esq., did nbt terminate his sittings till late last Saturday evening,-having occupied four days in going through his list of causes. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the conscientious manner in which his Honour treated every case that came before him; and his urbanity towards the suitors, and the trouble he took, in Welsh, to make those who did not understand English, and who had no solicitors, to com- prehend the full bearing of the business in hand, gave great satisfaction. The Town Hall was crowded during the whole time, which, together with the heat of the weather, made the situation of the Judge very trying and it is to be hoped that the ordeal the learned Judge went through for so many days in the small crowded and ill-ventilated Town Hall, will induce him to exert his utmost influence to get the New Town Hall finished. As there was not a jury case during the whole sitting, the cases tried afforded no points of interest beyond the immediate locality. The next sitting is appointed for the 29th of July for country cases, and the 30th for town cases and such as are defended.

GLAMORGANSHIRE. SWANSEA DoCKS.-On the arrival of the mail at Swansea, on Saturday last, with intelligence of the Royal assent having been given to the Swansea Docks Bill, the bells of St. Mary's rang a merry peal, the band paraded the streets, the vessels in the harbour appeared with all their banners bravely spread," and other popular demonstrations took place. On Monday, the directors and friends of this important project com- memorated the passing of the act of incorporation by a public dinner at the Castle Hotel, when upwards of 40 gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner, consisting of the various delicacies of the season. The chair was taken by Capt. Evan Morgan, R.A., and the vice-chair by L. W. Dillwyn, Esq. SWANSEA FAIR, on Saturday last, was well at- tended by buyers and sellers. Cows in-calf, sold pretty well at tolerably good prices but other kinds went off slowly. The show of horses was not equal to what we have seen at Swansea fair. The buyers were on the "look out" for good nags, and effected some purchases,—several at heavy prices. Wool, of which there was a large quantity, went off slowly at prices varying from 9d. to 12 id. SWANSEA.—In our market, on Saturday last, very fine, and mealy potatoes :could be bought for three half-pence per lb. and in some instances cheaper. The prospect of the crops around here is unspeakably tine everything appears luxuriant, indeed, it has rarely been equalled. NEATH TOWN HALL.—On Friday last, before Frederick Fredericks and Howell Gwyn, Esqrs.— William Morgan, of the parish of Cadoxton, appeared to a summons obtained against him by Anne Davies, of the same place, for the non-maintenance of an illegi- timate child. Ordered to pay 2s. per week and costs. James Cross, sub-contractor, was brought up in custody of Sergeant Wright, charged with having committed an assault upon Mr. Edmund F. Wood, manager of J. S. Burke, Esq., Gwernllwynwith, who has an extensive .contract on the South Wales Railway between Neath and Swansea. Fined three pounds including costs. The defendant was again charged with threatening to shoot Mr. Wood, when he was ordered to find two sure- ties of E20 each and himself in £4:0, to keep the peace for 6 months, and in default he was committed to the gaol at Swansea on both charges. Mr. Tripp appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Hargreaves for the defence. On Monday, the 5th inst., before D. H Morgan, Esq.— Thongs[.Plum, a navvie, was charged by P.C., John Pnce, -lth being drunk. Reprimanded and discharged. On the "me day, before Griffith Llewellyn, Esq.—John Jones, puudler, at Aberavon, was brought up by P.C., Thomas Jones, charged with stealing nine cabbages, at two o'clock on Sunday morning, being the property of Mr. Henry Richards, carpenter, and Mr. David Thomas, both residing at Aberavcift, the case being clearly proved, the prisoner was committed to the house of correction at Swansea for six weeks with hard labour. Mr. Randall defended the prisoner. ACCIDENT. On Monday last, as Messrs. Gayer and John Starbuck, sons of Mr. Daniel Starbuck, coal mer- chant, Giant s-grave, near Neath, were driving a phaeton down the hill near Baglan Hall, the horse being a young one was frightened, and started of at full speed; before they could check its progress, the phaeton came in contact with a vehicle ascending the hill, and by the force of the concussion, both were thrown out with great violence on the ground and were removed to a cottage near at hand. It was at first thought that they had sustained a fracture of some bones. Mr. French, the surgeon, found that was not the case. They were very much bruised and suffering great pain, but able to be removed to their father's house the same evening. The horse continued its progress, and again came in contact with a gig belonging to Mr. French, which was upset and much injured, luckily there was no one in it at the time. Mr. Starbuck's phajton was broken to pieces. BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE.-It is with unfeigned pleasure we announce to our readers the intelligence, that the British Asso- ciation has decided on holding its next meeting at Swansea. The time fixed is the 9th of August, 1818. The Marquis of Northampton, F.R.S., President. The Marquis of Bute, Viscount Adare, M P., J. H. Vivian, Esq., F.R.S., M.P., Sir H. de la Beche, F.R.S., L. W. Dillwyn, ERq., F.It.S., The Dean of Llandaff, and W. R. Grove, Esq., F.R.S., Vice-Presidents. J. G. Jeffreys, F.R.S., Treasurer. Dr. Nicol and M. Moggridge, Esq., Secretaries. We need scarcely impress on South Wales the importance of such a visit, for we feel assured, now that Swansea is definitely fixed upon, every effort will, at the proper time be exerted to afford that accommodation and attention which the Association has hitherto received from the most flou- rishing Towns of the Empire.— Cambrian. MERTIIYR.—DOWEAIS LEASE—A highly respecta- ble and numerously attended meeting on this all- engrossing subject, was held at the Bush Hotel assembly room, on Tuesday evening last. The chair was taken by D. W. James, Esq. A memorial to the most Noble the Marquis of Bute, and Sir John Guest, Bart., M.P. stating the ruinous consequences to so many thousands of human beings, and the irreparable loss to hundreds who have laid out their money in buildings at Dowlais, should the lease be not renewed, was unanimously agreed to. A deputation consisting of the chairman, and Messrs. Robert Jones, of Merthyr, and Thomas Protheroe, of Dowlais, was also appointed to present the memorial to the Marquis, and to Sir John Guest. REHOBOTH, BRYNMAWR, NANTYGLO.—Seldom has the voluntary principle shewn itself more efficiently than at Rehoboth, Brynmapr. A place of worship was built in 1820 at an expense of E I 11, it was enlarged in 1827 at an expense of 1:700, and afterwards in 1841 at an expense of E1292 2s 2d.; all these sums were cleared off without any other effort than merely to appeal monthly to the liberality of the congregation, so that the respected minister received from £ 10 to £1.5 every month. On the 4th and oth inst., a meeting was held to celebrate the jubilee of the chapel and to proclaim Ilehoboth free. Sermons were preached on the occasion, by the Revds. Messrs. Havard, Redwstan Evans, Crwys; Rees, Siloa Stephens, Brvchgoed Watkins, Cativaii Rowlands, Pontypool; and D. Rees, of Llanelly. On Monday evening a public meeting was held, Mr. D. S. Lewis, one of the deacons, was elected Chairman, who gave a very lengthened and interesting account of the cause at Brynmawr in its origin and, progress. At this meeting a purse containing £:\1 10s. was presented to the respected minister, the Rev. D. Stephenson, as a token of gratitude and affection from the Church, Mr. Stephenson having laboured very assiduously and suc- cessfully. Speeches were delivered on the occasion by the above named ministers and others. AN INQUEST was held at Mydrim on Tuesday last, before George Thomas, Jun., Esq., on Jacob James liowell, an illegitimate child, aged 15 years, who was found dead in a tan-yard on Saturday last. It appeared in evidence that the deceased was of weak intellect, and subject to epileptic fits. Verdict, died by the visitation of God." SINGULAR OCCURRENCE.—On the 3rd instant, as Mr. David James, of Letygarn, Llanwinio, was standing on the highway near his dwelling, a cuckoo suddenly alighted on his head, and chanted its monotonous song twice on this uncommon rostrum. It then flew off to some distance, and resumed its pleasing notes. THE HAY SEASON is proceeding favourably in Gla- morganshire, the swathe is a full average. Nearly the morganshire, Vale of Neath will be mown and brought in by the end of this week in good condition should the present weather continue. Wheat is now in ear, and the ether cereal crops look very promising for a beautiful harvest. Potatoes have been much less planted this year than in former years, but they look well and to all appearance are perfectly free from the much dreaded disease. = —

CARMARTHEN CORN RETURNS. I JULY 3, 1847. Total Quantities. Wheat, 41 quarters, 3 bushels barley, — quarters, 0 bushel: out- 15 quarters, 5 bushel. Price per Qtta;,ter. -Wheitt, 77s. 8d.; barley, 53s. 4d.; oats, 2Gs. 5d. CARMARTHEN.—Beef, (per lb.) 6d- to 8d.; Mut- ton, 6d. to 8d.; Veal, 5d. to tid. per lb; Pork, 6d. to 7d. Lamb, 6d. per lb. Fresh butter, (24 oz.; Is. 2d.; Salt do., 8d. to 9d. Turkeys, (each) Os, Geese, Os. Od. to Os. Od. Ducks, Is. 2d. to 18d.; Eggs. (per dozen) 5d.; Cheese 28s. to 34s. per cwt.; fowls, from 8d. to is. 4d. each; Potatoes, 41bs. for 6d.; new do. 2d. per lb.

THE BRIDGE AND THE BENCH. I To the Editor of the Welshman. I SIR,-The intention of Justitia's letter of the week before last has been mistaken by Mr. Goring Thomas. If that gentleman imagines that the remarks were intended as a personal attack upon himself, I am sorry for it, for such was not the idea of the writer. It is true that his name is the only one used, but the remarks apply generally to the Bench and more especially to that portion of it that has been most prominent in the Pons." Mr. Thomas should not run away with the idea that I intended him to be the whole bench. Mr. Goring Thomas however wings his way to Wales over 250 miles, so as to be at his post in proper time to answer our queries-very plucky, and very becoming. But horribile dictu, his labour is lost, his prudent politic friends suggest, (and he says he agrees with them) that, he had better not answer. They say the letter is not worth his notice; what a reflection it is upon his own judgment that he could not see this 'ere he girded his loins for such a journey-what a pity he had no such friend at the other extremity of it. Did Justitia, like a phantom, become less real as she was approached? Was the letter not equally anonymous at 250 miles off as at Llan- dilo ? But if Justitia has no existence, are the facts she deals with in the same predicament ? Which concerns the bench most, the writer or the wrongs ? A tallyho after the writer is the best thing in the world, if the pro- cedure diverts attention from the wrongs complained of. Justitia may be known but cui bonot Are not nine- tenths of the ratepayers Justitia t-albeit, not justices in this matter ? What opinion could Mr. Thomas have of Morgan's advocate, to think that he could be the author of a letter prejudicial to his client's suit ? Well might Mr. Thomas have been sorry for it had the case been so. On the fairness or on the taste of tasking that advocate on the subject, under the circumstances, let others pronounce. To resume-though Mr. Thomas has advice, (and he says he takes it,) not to answer, still, like the man who reiterates that it is not for him to say this thing or that thing, and yet does say it all the while, so Mr. Thomas in reality puts in his answer—he says all he can say, that is all that is favourable to himself. He spares no matter; but might have been more formal in manner. He dis- claims having been a promoter of the job; nay, a determined opponent. All this is gratuitous. Neither position is or has been denied. He has no bad feeling towards Morgan—granted. He treated the affair as a matter of business—never questioned. But the County has been badly used," in this job by some body or bodies. Morgan's responsibility to the County had been removed. He was acting for the bench He was considered to be so by those who Supplied him with materials for in the case of the bankers, this the bench had declared; there- fore why not ex uno disce omncs f Yet Mr. Thomas says that it is Morgan who has used the County very badly." Why not produce his proof? Why not attempt it at the proper time and place ? But if he felt its futility, then why not make the manly avowal—acquit Morgan, and confess the blunder to belong to the bench. Mr. Thomas and others were opposed to the job but, he has by his words (whether intentionally or not he knows), tried to blink the question—put the County hue and cry upon Morgan. Poor Morgan what has befallen his friend, his once loved and valued friend." Where was he at that very moment when he niightohave rescued his protege from ruin—the moment of division ? Will no one save echo, say, where ? Was he in that rural retreat in whose mossy cells Sweetly musing Quiet dwells" ? Poor Morgan! what it is to put trust inyry great men. Tours most obedient, J USTITIA. „ Julv? ?

TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN. Begina pro. Mc Kiernon v. William Griffiths. SIR,—It may not be out of place to make a few obser- vations on what transpired at the last Quarter Sessions for this county, relative to the costs herein as reported in your paper of Friday last; it is true that the defend- ant was indicted for a misdemeanor under the 9th Geo. IV., c. zi), but that Act docs not name peace ohicers, the words are G(t)itekee,)ei- or servant of any of the persons herein-mentioned, or any person assisting such game- keeper or servanttherefore, a person indicted under that statute docs not come within the 23rd section of the Act, <th Geo. IV., cap. 64, which enables the Court to grant the costs in certain cases of misdemeanor therein- enumerated, and moreover (without noticing the private Act, and the appointment of the prosecutor as peace officer under it, which I shallleaTc to the gentleman who mooted the question at the Quarter Sessions, yet I be- lieve that that appointment was neither proved nor alluded to on the trial) supposing the prosecutor was a peace-officer under the Private Act, to enable the Court to deal with the costs out of the County-rate, the indict- ment should aver "?j; the ?-o??M- M? <? a??d there a peace o?ce?- to act as MM?a? or ?., and ?e? aM? </Mrc fe? in the execution of his duty as such and there being^ fhat averment being wanting in the contable, ?e. rat averment being wanting 11l the indictment, there is nothing on the record of the Court to support the order for the costs. I am, Sir, yours obediently, A. CONSTANT READER.

TQ the Editor of the Welshman NOVEL "HABEAS CORPUS" LAW OF THE POOR LAW COMMISSIONERS. Vide the Hereford Times, May 1, this year, in which is published a letter signed Chadwick, Secretary." Sllt,-At an inquest holden at the Hay, Brecknock- shire, on a body found drowned, the master of the Union Workhouse asked the Coroner (Thomas Batt, Esq.,) what was the proper receptacle of a corpse, prior to the holding the inquest ? The dead house of the poor house" was the reply. This reply not satisfying (it appears) the enquirer, he addressed the same question to the Poor Law Commissioners, and obtained an answer, which can satisfy no one, save and except the said worthy functionary, the turnkey of the Workhouse and Dead- house. It runs thus: The custody of the corpse at- taches to those who ntry be already in possession of it. This luminous "dictum" was triumphantly presented by the keeper of the deadhouse key, to the Iiay Board of Guardians, In opposition to what he (classically) calls erroneous dictum" of the Coroner. Now, as far as the meaning of this curious oracle can be divined, it is, that whoever is the first to get pos- session of the body, is to keep it-for what is custody but keeping possession? A rather alarming dictum" this to all river side ramblers, anglers, poets, tourists, gazers on moonlight waters, &c. &c.! For what human being could refrain from drawing to shore, or causing to be drawn, a fellow creature floating down towards the sea, however horrid its condition of decay ? Yet for this Christian, this humane office, he entails on himself-so saitll adocumentsigned" Chadwick. Secretary," another, a truly terrible one! nothing less than the safe keeping, the custody" of a horrid, loathsome, perhaps pestilent carcase, for a period varying from one to three days! For the duties of a Coroner are not quite confined to holding inquests, and in the case of his being a medical professor (theadvantage of which seems indisputable) his other engagements must' absolutely compel him, occa- sionally, to defer obeying the summons to assemble a jury, &c. Now, sir, the unlucky first "possessor" of this body—the party lawfully entitled thereto, by this delec- table Habeas Corpus" law of Somerset House, may have a very small house, or no house at all; is he to share his room with the dreadful stranger, to introduce the ghastly horror to his family, or what is he to do with it, to say nothing of the charges of bearers of it, and watchers of it, &c. ? The simple question seems to be, is the private house of the living to be forced open, for its reception, or the house expressly appointed for the dead? I seek a solution from any of your readers, of this ques- tion, in a fair spirit, as a mere lover of reason and right, and if the answer of the Somerset House authority will bear some other more right and reasonable in- terpretation than mine, should be pleased to see it, and will acknowledge myself as stupid as, till then, I must (with all deference) conceit this correct dictum" of those who warrant the shutting the the De;<d House" against the dead, to be. I cannot refrain from adding a few words, in proof of the view 1 take of this strange ex- official judgment; (for I cannot believe that the office of the Poor Law triumvirs warrants their imposing on me, or any one luckless enough to rescue a corpse from the maws of the sea fishes, the custody" of such corpse). I happened to be in the town of Hay, at the very time of the body referred to above, awaiting the coming of the Coroner. (It was in the warm weather of last year). A delay of a few hours, in his arrival, was loudly complained of in the bookseller's shop, where I heard of the matter, and it was said, that the health of the whole town was endangered by such delay, through the shocking state of the bodv and heat of the weather! Though this was evidently "a bounce" (inasmuch as if correct—if one human" body might infect a whole town—a dead horse might poison half a county), still, it proved how serious a nuisance the sad object was considered—that object which is not to defile the dead house," but is to defile the house, or at least, the premises of the living I am, sir, &c., Builth. D. P. S. I might have added, in proof of the vagueness of the Somerset House correct dictum, that it goes on to say it be (--xp(,(Iient in some cases to commit the corpse to the dead house", &c. But what cases, most [ lenrr.i d 5

BIRTH. On the 6th inst., the wife of Mr. J. Griffiths, Butcher, Narberth, of a son. DIED. On the 29th ult., in London, after a protracted illness, Mr. Owen Jones, formerly of this town. His remains were interred at the Cemetery, at High-gate. On Friday last, Frances, eldest daughter of Mr. William Jenkins, Baker, Bridge-street, Haverfordwest, aged 22. On the 3d inst., at Robeston Wathan, near Narberth, after a short illness, Thomas Bowen, Esq., late of Vaynor. On Friday last, after a lingering illness, at Cardigan, Mr. John Lloyd, for upwards of 30 years an Officer of Excise. On Saturday last, at Cardigan, aged 72, Mr. William Wigley. On the 26th ult., in her 83d year, Mrs. Margaret Julian, wife of Capt. Julian, of Aberystwith, having had 5 child- ren, 23 grand-children, and 7 great grand-children. Last Saturday, at an advanced age, in North Gate Street, Aberystwith, Mrs. Jones, wife of Mr. John Jones, late of Haverfordwest, tailor. On the 28th ult., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Hurley, of Siverscote, near Shrewsbury, Mary, relict of the late W. Cureton, Esq., of Westbury, Shropshire, aged 73 years.

TO DRAPERS' ASSISTANTS. WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Two experienced V Y YOUNG MEN, stating age, &c. &c. Apply to Messrs. Hughes and Puddicombe, Guildhall- Square, Carmarthen. THE MISSES KINGDON RESPECTFULLY announce that their Establish- t ment will re-open on MONDAY, the 19th inst. TO BLACKSMITHS. WANTED immediately, TWO GOOD BLACK- SMITHS. -Apply to Mr. Thomas Lloyd, Iron- monger, &c., Cardigan. SOLICITORS' AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. EIGHTY PER CENT. OF THE PROFITS given to the Assured.—Apply to any respectable Solicitor, or at the Office, 57, Chancery Lane, London. CHARLES JOHN GILL, Secretary. COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Adjourned Quar- ter Sessions for this County will be held at the Shirehall, in Carmarthen, on, Thursday, the Fifteenth day of July instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for auditing and settling the Treasurer's Accounts and other general purposes. Dated this 7th day of July, 1847. BISHOP, Clerk of the Peace. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT an Adjourned Meeting of the Subscribers to M the CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY, will be held at the Town Hall, Carmarthen, on Thursday, the 15th of JULY instant, at 2 o'clock precisely, for the purpose of electing a President, Trustees, and a House Committee of the Institution, and also to receive the Report of a Committee appointed to superintend the proposed alter- ations in the Borough Gaol, so as to fit it for the tem- porary reception of patients. Carmarthen, July 7th, 1847. GARDIGAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CONDUCTED BY THE REV. R. LEE. T HE duties of this SCHOOL will be resumed after J- the present Vacation, on Thursday, the 22nd inst. TERMS: Tuition per Quarter One Guinea. Entrance.One Guinea. Cardigan, July, 1847. COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN SUMMER ASSIZES, 1847. COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN, 1  H E Commissions of (To wit.) i rr Nisi Prius, of Oyer and Terminer, and of General Gaol Delivery for the County of Carmarthen, will be opened at the Town-Hall, Carmarthen, on Tuesday, the 13th day of July instant, before the Hon. SIR CRESSWELL CRESSWELL, Knight, one of the Justices of our Lady the Queen, of her Court of Common Pleas, when all Justices of the Peace, Mayors, Coroners, and Bailiffs of Liberties, within the said County of Carmarthen, and all Jurors, Persons bound by Recognizance, Witnesses, Constables, and others having business, are requested to attend. SIR JAMES COCKBURN, BART., High-Sheriff. TO GROCERS, &c. TO BE LET IMMEDIATELY, A COMMODIOUS SHOP, with a Dwelling-House Aattaclied, in one of the best situations for business, in the Town of Llanelly, and where a good trade has been done for several years past. The Shop is well-fitted with every convenience for carrying on the above Trade, and the Rent moderate. Further particulars may be obtained by applying to the Postmaster of Llanelly. CARDIGANSHIRE. A VERY ELIGIBLE & DESIRABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE IN THE VALE OF TlYY. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, On SATURDAY, the 17th day of JULY, 1847 BY MR. BENJAMIN JONES, AUCTIONEER, At the Black Lion Hotel, Lampeter, (subject to such conditions of Sale as shall be then produced,) ALL that Farm and Lands, Farm House, and Build- A ings, called PENTRE BRAIN, containing by admeasurement 95 Acres or thereabouts of excellent Arabie Meadow and Pasture Land. For further particulars, apply to John Bethell, Esq., 8, Parliament-street, London; oj; Mr. Benjamin Jones, Auctioneer, Gwarallt, near Lampeter. CARMARTHENSHIRE. TO BE LET BY TENDER, AND ENTERED UPON AT MICHAELMAS, BIRDSHILL, A VERY desirable Residence for a Genteel Family, -ciL with a small quantity of excellent Land in a high state of cultivation attached. It is situate within two miles of Llandilo, and half a mile of the London and Carmarthen Mail Road, and commands an extensive view of the most delightful part of the Vale of Towy, including Dynevor Castle, Golden Grove, &c. Tenders forwarded to the Rev. D. Evans, Cilgerran, Cardigan, will be attended to. This advertisement will not be repeated. TO BE LET, rJjL lHE very commodious and elegant, Gentleman's _r .Residence, either ready furnished or otherwise, with good Stabling, C6ach-House, and necessary Build- ings, in a most convenient way, with Fruit and Kitchen Garden, and about Three Acres of good Meadow Land attached, called GLANYIIAFON, situate in the Parish of Llanarth, in the County of Cardigan, within the dis- tance of 7 miles from the market town of Aberayron. Immediate possession may be had of the same, with per- mission for hunting, fowling, and sporting over the Estate thereunto belonging. Also, the compact Farm of PANTSWLLT, situate close by Glanyrafon, and may be let along with it or separate, as it may be desired, containing by admeasure- ment 156 Acres or thereabout, of good Arable and Pas- ture Land, with complete Buildings thereon. Possession to be had next Michaelmas. For further particulars apply either by letter or in person, to Mr. John Jones, Nurseryman, Fronwen, near Lampeter, Cardiganshire. PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chan- eery made in a cause GRIFFITHS D. ABBOTT, the next of kin of John Jones, formerly of George-street, Portinan-square, in the County of Middlesex, Coachman, and late of New Church-Street, Portman-Market, in the said County of Middlesex, (who died on or about the 11th day of June, 1844) living at his death, or the legal personal representatives or representative of such next of kin as may be dead, are to come in before Sir William Home, one of the Masters of the said Court, at his Chambers, in Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, and make out their kindred, on or before the 6th day of November, 1847, or in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded the benefit of the said Decree. THOMAS SMITH, 15, Furnival's Inn, Plaintiff's Solicitor. FRANKFORT HOUSE, PIER-STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. JACOB LEON, JEWELLER, SILVERSMITH, LAPIDARY, AND IMPORTER OF FOREIGN FANCY GOODS, RESPECTFULLY informs the Nobility, Gentry, and others of the Town and neighbourhood, and also the Visitors in the Summer Season, and his numerous friends and customers at a distance, that, having this year made much larger purchases of all descriptions of Goods than usual, which it would be impossible for him to exhibit properly at his establishment in Pier-street, he has in addition thereto, taken the large Room at the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, for the purpose of a more ad- vantageous display. This will be open daily throughout the Season, with, in addition to his usual extensive Stock in Pier-street of Gold and Silver, Skeleton, Cylin der, and Patent Lever Watches; Silver Plate Goods, and the best English and Continental Jewellery; a varied and extensive assortment of English and Foreign Clocks Dresden China Vases and Chimney Ornaments, Bohemian Glass; large Musical Boxes, with full Over- tures Swiss Enamel Goods; Geneva and German Jewellery; Foreign Perfumery; German and Swiss Tovs; Indian Goods, and Chinese Carved and Em- broidered ditto; with many other Novel and Useful Articles tod numerous to mention. iSkeleton, Repeater, and Genera lvatchescarefztlly Repaired. Experienced hands in the Working Jewellery and Lapidary Departments employed on the premises. ABERYSTWYTH PEBBLES CUT AND MOUNTED. CARMARTHENSHIRE. THE TOWY CASTLE ESTATE, (A MOST DESIRABLE FREEHOLD.) MR. GEO. GOODE Respectfully begs to announce that he has been favored with instructions to SUBMIT FOR PUBLIC COMPETITION, At the IVY-BUSH HOTEL, CARMARTHEN, on SATURDAY, the 7th day of AUGUST, 1847, THE much admired Residence and Estate, called JL TOWY CASTLE, delightfully and pleasantly situ- ated on the Banks of the River Towy, distant from the Post Town of Carmarthen, Four Miles, and from the Seaport & Bathing Place Ferry Side, 5 Miles. The fowY CASTLE Estate contains 122A. 3R. 15p. of very rich Meadow, Arable, and Pasture Lands, situate in the parish of Llandefeilog, in the said County. The House, which commands views of considerable extent and beauty, can at a trifling expence be made a fit resi- dence for a family of distinction. The Estate is inter- sected by the Turnpike Road leading from Carmarthen to the Ferry Side, Kidwelly, Llanelly, and Swansea; and the River Towy so celebrated for its Salmon and Trout Fishing runs at the foot of the property. This very desirable Estate commands a south aspect, is within a short distance of Lime and Coal, and with its other advantages, may be fairly said to be one of the most desirable Properties in the County. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Lewis Morris, Solicitor, Carmarthen. Croft Cottage, July 8th, 1847. SAL Hi OF SHARES OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, IN THE PARISH OF VERWICK, CARDIGANSHIRE, AND IN THE SEAPORT TOWN OF CARDIGAN. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. GOODE, At the Black Lion Inn, Cardigan, On SATURDAY, the 10th Day of JULY, 1817, At two o'clock in the afternoon, ? <tpo o'c?oc A !M ?Ae a/?efMOOM, LOT I. ONE-THIRD Part, and One-fifteenth of One-third Part of a very valuable Freehold Farm and Lands, called CRUG-BYCHAN, the entirety of which contains 128A. 2R. 20P. or thereabouts, situate in the Parish of Verwick, Cardiganshire. LOT n. One-third Part, and One-fifteenth of One-third Part of Two very valuable Freehold Farms and Lands, called TYR-YET and CRUGLAS, the entirety whereof con- tains 67A. 3R. 7P. or thereabouts, situate in the Parish of Verwick, Cardiganshire. The above Farms are in a Ring Fence, & in a good state of cultivation, and are well situated, adjoining St. David's Channel, and let at very low Rents to respectable Tenants. LOT III. One-third Part, and One-fifteenth of One-third Part of highly valuable Freehold Property, in the most central part of the Town of Cardigan, consisting of a Piece of Ground extending from the front of the Cross in High- street, adjoining the Town Hall, of a width of upwards of 42 feet, back to Mwldan river, and including the foun- dation of an extensive Dwelling-house, also Warerooms, Gardens, Cottages, a Smith's Forge, and a Timber Yard. This Property is in the best and most improving part of the Town of Cardigan. LOT IV. One-third Part, and One-fifteenth of One-third Part oj the newly-erected and commodious Inn, called the ANGEL, and its Out-houses, Stables, Coach-houses, and other Appurtenances, and also of a Slang or Piece of Meadow Land, called PWlLHAIDD, situate in the Town of Cardigan. These Premises are also extremely well situate, and Pwllhaidd is in an excellent position for Building. For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Prothero, Towgood, and Fox, Solicitors,Newport, Monmouthshire, and Mr. John Trevillian Jenkin, Solicitor, Swansea, at whose offices Plans of the Estates may be seen. SALE OF SHARES OF BRICKSTARROW FARM, PARISH OF LAUGHARNE, CARMARTHENSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. GOODE, At the Ivy-Bush Inn, Carmarthen, on MONDAY, the 12th Day of JULY, 1847, At tico o'clock in the afternoon, (Subject to conditions to be produced at the Sale,) ONE THIRD Part, and One-fifteenth of One- third Part of a valuable Freehold Farm and Lands, called BRICKSTARROW & HEMMINGS, The entirety of which contains 143A. OK. 2p. or there- abouts, situate in the Parish of Laugharne, Carmarthen- shire. This Estate is in a high state of cultivation, and well situate, being near the town of Laugharne, and has a flourishing growth of Timber on it. For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Prothero, Towgood, and Fox, Solicitors, Newport, Monmouth- shire and Mr. John Trevillian Jenkin, Solicitor, Swan- sea, at whose offices a plan of the Estate may be seen. CARMARTHENSHIRE. SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. GEO. GOODE, At the FARMER'S ARMS, LLANBOIDY, on TUESDAY, the 27th day of JULY, 1847, Between the hours of two and three o'clock in the afternoon, (Subject to conditions of Sale, to be then and there produced,) THE under-mentioned very Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, in the following Lots :— LOT 1.—All that very desirable and well situated Farm and Lands, called LLAINE, within One Mile of the Village of Llanboidy, containing by admea- surement 72A. 2R. lup. of very superior Meadow, Arable and Pasture Lands, now in the occupation of Mr. David Thomas, and held by him under a Lease for 21 years, dated 13th May, 1846, at the low annual rent of too. LOT 2.-All those two very valuable pieces or parcels of Land, known by the name of LLINE PEN\RALLI, situate in the said parish, now in the occupation ot David John, and held by him under an agreement for a lease for two lives, at the low annual rent of 10s. The Tenants of the several lots will show the Pro- perty, and further particulars may be obtained on application to Mr. Geo. Thomas, jun., solicitor, Car- marthen, or Mr. Geo. Goode, land agent and auctioneei, at his ofifces, Guildhall-square, Carmarthen, where a map of the property may be seen. Carmarthen, June 26th, 1847 TO BE SOLD, Pursuant to a Decree made by the High Court of Chancery, bearing date the 20th day of No- vember, 1846, BY MR. GEO. GOODE, WITH the approbation of Richard Richards, the V T master, to whom certain causes of Morns v. Wood & Morris v. Wood are referred, by public auction, at the Ivy Bush Hotel, in Carmarthen, in the latter end of August, or beginning of September next, (of which due nice will be given) in lots, the following freehold Estates lying in the several parishes of Llangathen,Llan- fihangel-Kilfargen, Llandilo-fawr, Llanfynidd, Cayo, Ll&nddoisant, Llandefeilog, and Kiffig. th said County of Carmarthen, and Lampeter "V t elfrey in- te County of Pembroke. And a certain Rent harge. m lieu of tithes in respect of two equal undlnded tlfd parts of the tithes and dues of whatever or kind, except and not including the tithes of corn and gram arising out of certain lands in the said parish of The Brvnhafod Demesne and Estate of considerable extent and interest, commanding Dynevor Castle, Golden Grove, Grongar Hill, Nelson's Tower, and Middleton Ilall, and grounds containing upwards of 133 acres of very rich and productive Land situate within three miles of the Market and Post Town of Llandilo, and twelve from the Market and Post Town of Carmarthen. The other estates consist of other valuable farms & undivided Moieties of farms, called and known by the names of Tyrcwn, in the parish of Llangathen, rlyr Glandu, in the parish of Llanfihangel-Cilfargen, Moiety of Pantydoy- frin, in the parish of Llandilo, Cwmnant, in the parish of Cayo, Tyr Llwyntew, in the parish of Llanddoisant, Glanrhyd, in the parish of Llanfynidd, Moiety of Blaen- waun, in the parish of Kiffig,-and two fields called Parky Brenin, in the parish of Llandeveilog, all in the County of Carmarthen. Also a Moiety of all that farm and lands called Gorse, situate in the parish of Lampeter Velfrey, and a cottage garden and two fields called Pontlarag, in the same parish in the County of Pembroke. Particulars and Plans may be had 14 days prior to the Sale, on application at the chambers of the said master in Southampton buildings, Chancery Lane, London; at the offices of Messrs. lilson, Squance, Clarke, and Morice Solicitors, 29, Coleman Street, of Messrs. Evans l'owell and Mathias, Solicitors, Haver- fordwest, of Messrs. Jones Trindei, Tudway and Eyre, Solicitors, John-street, Bedford Row, of Mr. Lewis Morris, Solicitor. Carmarthen, of Messrs. Chilton, Burton and Johnson, Solicitors, No. 7, Chancery Lane, London of Mr. John L. Popkin, of Llandilo, Solicitor, and of Mr. George Goode, the Auctioneer, at his oiffces, Car- marthen. FARM TO LET.-CARDIGANSHIRE. TO BE LET, AND ENTERED UPON AT MICHAELMAS NEXT, Or sooner if required, A CAPITAL Farm and Lands, comprising about 300 Acres of Meadow, Pasture, and Arable Land, called GWERNANT, ir. the occupation of the Pro- prietor. The Stock, Crops, and Implements to be taken at a valuation, and may be paid for to suit the convenience of the Tenant on approved security. The Farm possesses singular advantages, having ma- chinery of the following descriptions, all worked by water, viz. Thrashing Machine, Chaff-Cutter, Furze Bruizer, Turnip Cutter, Oil Cake Crusher, Grinding Stone, Bone Bruiser, Bolting Mill, Flour Mill, Circular Saws. None but persons of sufficient capital to do justice to the Farm need apply. A respectable and intelligent Tenant would meet with every encouragement. Possession of the Farm House and Summer Fallows may be had immediately. w— J-

=-=. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN AND COUNTY OF HAVERFORDWEST. AND OF THE BOROUGHS OF NARRERTH & FISHGUARD, GENTLEMEN, I beg to announce to you, that it is not my inten- tion to offet. myself as a Candidate for the Repre- sentation of your Boroughs, at the next General Election. I feel deeply grateful for the confidence with which you have uniformly honoured me, and the kindness I have received from you, during the long period of my connexion with you, as your Repre- sentative in Parliament. I have endeavoured to adhere consistently to those principles on which I solicited your suffrages, and I hope, that, notwithstanding differences of opinioti, which have arisen on some important. questions I my public conduct has been such as to merit and obtain your approval. IVith an earnest wish for the advancement of the future interests of your Boroughs, and for the wel- fare and prosperity of all classes of their Inhabi- tants, I am, Gentlemen, Your obliged and faithful Servant, R. B. P. PHILIPPS. Clarendon Hotel, London, \) July 6th, 1847.

TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE UNITED BOROUGHS OF PEMBROKE, TENBY, MILFORD, AND WISTON. BROTHER ELECTORS, Having signified my intention of again soliciting your votes, and as the time rapidly approaches for your selection of a Representative, I conceive it to be the duty of every honest and independent man who aspires to a seat in Parliament fearlessly to state his political opinions, leaving it to thejudyinent of the constituency to deliberate and approve of their soundness or de- merits. Under these circumstances I would briefly allude to the important topics, Religious, Commercial, and Poli- tical, which will be agitated in a new Parliament. I am prepared to give my most uncompromising opposition to any increased grant to Maynooth, AND AGAINST, ANT PLAN fur appropriating the produce of the taxes of the country to the payment of the Roman Catholic Clergy, conscientiously believing the Church revenue of Ireland fully adequate to its exigency, or in- deed more than sufficient for the legitimate purpose. I am anxious to facilitate and extend the blessing of education to all classes of the community. I am prepared to support any measure for the removal of all restrictions in commerce and navigation which severely operate against the merchant, and in- crease the price to the consumer. I have ever entertained the opinion that there exists a reciprocity of feeling between landlord and tenant, and am therefore anxious to place the latter upon a more equitable footing, a desideratum which would always command my most strenuous endeavours. The agriculturists having been deprived of the pro- tective duty, I am bound by every sentiment of hlwtout-, honesty, and justice to advocate a repeal of the MALT- TAX, or some other remission of duty equally equi- valent. I am prepai-ed to accept from any Ministry useful Measures, and to oppose such as may prove injurious, as I despise factious opposition for party purposes, the- country having tuo long suffered from its baneful results. I have the honour to be, Brother Electors, Your obedient servant, J. M. CHILD. Begelly- House, July 9th, 1847. M. CHILD.

TO PRINTERS. CARMARTHEN. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, (Unless disposed of in the mean time by PRITAT* CONTRACT, of which proper notice will be given,) On TUESDAY, the 20th Day of JULY instant, WITHOUT RESERVE, A FIRST-RATE BOOK and JOBBING OFFICE, particulars of which will be furnished on appli- cation. For view of the Offices, and to treat, apply on the Premises, 56, King-Street. Two months credit will be given on all sums amount- ing to £10 and upwards, on approved security, and the whole will be disposed of in Lots, suitable to the Trade. A select Stock of Books and Miscellaneous Stationary- will also be disposed of, either on that or the following day, together with useful Goods. Household Furniture, &c. Catalogues of the whole Property will be ready on Tuesday next. The House to be Let with immediate possession inquire on the Premises. CARDIGANSHIRE. TO BE LET FOR A TERM, AND ENTERED UPON AT MICHAELMAS, W~yH.E very Desirable and Genteel RESIDENCE, -*L called THE PRIORY, CARDIGAN, Comprising an Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, 26ft. by 18ft.; Dining Room, 23ft. by 16ft. 6in. and Breakfast Parlour, together with a suitable number of Bedrooms, and Dressing Rooms, spacious Kitchens, underground Cellars, and other convenient Officcs Stable, Coach- House, Walled Garden, and Pleasure Grounds, with rich Meadow and Pasture Land conveniently attached. The above Mansion is situated near the river Tivy. so celebrated for its Salmon and Trout Fishing, and is contiguous to the Town of Cardigan, from which place there is a daily mail to and from London. A Subscription Pack of Hounds is kept within the dis- tance of a few miles, and the tenant may, if required, have the privilege of sporting over upwards of 2,000 Acres of Land in the immediate neighbourhood. For particulars, apply,to Mr. R. D. Jenkins, Solicitor, Cardigan. July 7th, 1847. LLANDYSSIL, CARDIGANSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. THOMAS DAVIES, On FRIDAY, the 6th day of AUGUST, 1847, at the SA- LUTATION INN, NEWCASTLE EMLYN, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, (subject to conditions to be then and there produced,) ALL those capital FREEHOLD FARMS, situate in the parish of Llandvssil, called CRIBOR FAWR, CRIBOR FACH, GLY-X and PERTHYRONEN, con- taining JiOSA. 2R. 27P. or thereabouts, which will be OFFERED FOR SALE in the following Lots LOT 1. The capital Messuage and Farm Lands, called CRI- BOR FAWR, otherwise TY&-NANT-Y-CRIBWR, with substantial Farm House, and other buildings, lately erected, now in the occupation of David Thomas, as Tenant-at-will, at the low yearly, rent of £,35, containing 18A. 1a. 17P., and an Undivided Moiety with an ad- joining Farm, in a Sheep Walk, containing altogether 35A. OR. 14P. or thereabouts, adjacent thereto. This property is chargeable with &. Chief Rent of Is. 4d. annually. LOT II. The Tenement of CRIBOR FACH, containing Home- steads, Cottages, and Lands, as now in the occupation of Thomas Thomas, John Thomas, and their underte- nants, together with 114A. 2R. 39P., or thereabouts, of Arable, Pasture, and Meadow Lands, held under a Lease bearing date 18th June, 1791, at the very low yearly rent of J67 15s. and Is. 104d. for redeemed Land Tax for two surviving lives, aged respectively 91 and 60. Cribor Fach is chargeable with.a Chief Rent of 8d. an- nual. These two lots offer a large surface of land, highly improvable both as to cultivation and annual income,, and they are both entitled to certain rights of commonage. LOT III. The compact Farm of GLYN, otherwise TYR-Y- GLYN, consisting of a sheltered Homestead, Cottages, and Lands, containing 49A. 3u. 32p. (of which 5A. 3R. 32P. are thriving plantations of about 25 years growth), as now in the occupation of William Mathias, as Tenant, under a promise of a Lease for the residue of the term of 21 years from Michaelmas, 1834, at the low annual rent of £26. A Cottage and Garden in the occupation of David Abraham is included in the above acreage, but pays a separate rent. This Farm is also subject to a small annual Chief Rent of Is. 2d. The Wood and Plantations on this Lot are to be taken by the Purchaser at the sum of £ 120. LOT IV. The very eligible and compact Farm of PERTHYR- ONEN, otherwise TYR PERTH YRONEN, consisting of a good Homestead, Arable, Pasture, and Meadow Lands, containing 25A. 2R. 17P., as now in the occupation of James Isaacs, as Tenant-at-Will, at the nett yearly rent of E20. This Farm is subject to an annual Chief Rent of Is. 2d. The Land Tax is redeemed on all the lands. The parish of Llandyssil is well known as a good Agri- cultural District, and fast improving, and the Tithes have been commuted on very reasonable terms. For further particulars apply to Mr. Harvey, Land Agent, Haverfordwest, or Mr. Lewis Llovd. Penallt-v-

The ensuing week promises fully to occupy the lieges of Carmarthen with events of considerable importance. The Assizes for the county commence on Tuesday before Justice Cresswell. The criminal business is not heavy, although the calendar includes a charge of murder, and another of stabbing. We believe these are at present the only two 'cases to be brought forward. Thecivil causes are not numerous, but the Will Case which created such excitement at the last Assizes is to be tried again before a Special Jury, and it is calculated to last fully two days, if not for a longer period. On Thursday an adjourned Quarter Sessions is to be held for the purpose of receiving the report of the Committee of Magistrates appointed to confer with Committees from the counties of Pembroke and Glamorgan relative to the contemplated erection of a new Lunatic Asylum for the joint use of the three counties. On Thursday there will likewise be a meeting of the subscribers to the Carmarthenshire Infirmary to elect a President, Trustees, and a House Committee. On Friday the Foundation Stone of the new South Wales Training College will be laid by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, and a meeting of the clergy and gentry of the county will be held in order that a Board of Education for Carmarthenshire may be established. The new organ at St. David's Church is to be opened on Sunday, and the Lord Bishop of St. David's has expressed his intention to preach on the occasion. THE ANNUAL TRIP TO TENDY, in the Phcenix steamer, in aid of the Widow and Orphans' Fund of the Carmarthen District of Odd Fellows, is fixed for Monday next. Setting aside the pleasure which it is anticipated will be experienced by every voyager, is there not a pleasure of a higher and holier nature in joining with kindred minds to Support the weak and succour the distressed, Direct the wanderer, dry the widow's tear, The orphan's guard, their sinking spirits cheer?" And we doubt not that the objects of the proposed Trip will be fully attained, and a considerable surplus ac- crue to the Fund. CARMARTHEN MONTHLY CATTLE MARKET was held on Wednesday last. The shew of fat cattle was a small one, there being nothing prime on offer except 2 oxen the property of W. Morris, Esq., banker. These sold for about thirty guineas each, their dead weight being estimated at io > lbs. per quarter. Gows and calves were in short supply and slow demand good fat sheep sold at late rates. On the whole the market was a small one. CONVERSION OF THE JEWS.—On Friday last, a general meeting, including all denominations of Chris- tians in this town, took place at the Town-hall, for the purpose of forming an Auxiliary to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among the Jews. The chair was taken by Alfred Thomas, Esq., who introduced the business of the meeting in a brief but appropriate speech characterising its objects as well worthy of consideration. Addresses of much interest and considerable length were delivered by the Revds. Hugh Tones, Hugh Hughes, and H. W. Jones, which were listened to attentively and afforded much oratification. Mr. J. P. Cohen, a con- v erted Jew, engaged by the Society as a Missionary among the Jews, also addressed the meeting stating that the Society was established on Evangelical prin- ciples and was rapidly on the increase. He gave an interesting account of his own conversion, and urged upon all Christians the obligations they owed to the Jews, as from them they had received all the blessings of the Gospel. Mr. Cohen spoke English with great fluency and accuracy, although he has been but 5 years in this country. He was extremely well received, and at the close of his address this interesting meeting ter- minated, On Sunday afternoon Mr. Cohen preached at the Tabernacle Chapel, which was attended by a very Numerous and respectable congregation, and it appeared evident that Mr. C. had enlisted the sympathy of Chris- tians in this town, for the purpose of sending the gospel -to his Jewish brethren. LLANUEBIE.-On Sunday, the 4th inst., an eloquent sermon was preached at Llandebie parish church, by the Rev. Arthur Augustus Lewis, in aid of the National .society for promoting Education, from Mathew 10 c. 42 v. The very liberal collections made after the service indi- cated that the Rev. gentleman's impressive appeal in behalf of the society, was not made in vain. LLANDOVERY PETTY- SESSIONS was held on the 7th instant, when the following persons were charged before D. J. Lewis, and Geo. Lloyd, Esquire, on the complaint of P.C. D. Humphreys, for riding in their carts without reins, viz. :-NVin. Lloyd, Llwynhywel, fined 4s. and costs Thomas Evans, Llangwderig, committed, on default of payment, to 14 days' imprisonment; William Navies, Doleugwynon, 4s. and costs; John Jones, Lhvynhywel, 4s. and cost; Wm. Lloyd, Talley, 4s. and «°sts; Daniel Williams, Henllys. There being two charges against him, and having given a wrong name, he was fined El 10s., and in default of payment, was conunitted to 2 months' imprisonment; David Williams, Penrhiwcarnan, JE1. Committed for 1 month Thos. Davies, Werngaled, Cardiganshire, for damaging Llan- \Vrda bridge, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs.