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I CARMARTHENSHIRE SPECIAL…
CARMARTHENSHIRE SPECIAL JURY LIST. I I To the Editor of the Welshman. I 8m -The extraordinary communication made to you on this subject by Mr. George Thomas, and which ap- peared in your last paper, calls from nie a few observa- lions which I shlI thank you to insert in your next number, for the purwose of justifying and explaining my own conduct and that of Mr. Harries, as well as the part which Mr. Shackel) has been led to sustain in the affair. Mr. Thomas has applied to himself all the cliarges contained in the Petition presented by me at the Quar- ter Sessions, the greatest portion of which appeared in the Welshman of the 9th instant it will, however, be perceived on reference to the document, that I did not take upon myself to say who the party was who had so grossly corrupted the Jury List, and that the Petition only asserted that it had been done by the acting De- puty Sheriff, these charges Mr. Thomas in his letter de- signates as "of a very grave character," & I fully coin- cide with him in that opinion. The Trial by Jury, the foundation of our liberty and the boast of Englishmen, is a privilege that every member of the community has a right to enjoy in the purely strict manner pointed out hy law, and I envy not the man who would tamper with or pervert that important privilege. The seriousness and enormity of the offence being thus agreed upon both by Mr. Thomas and myself, one might expect that he would apply himself with earnest- ness to refute so grave a charge, and which he himself calls the libellous report," if it were as he says "utterly false;" but not a single attempt does he mike by way of contradiction. Read his epistle from the be- ginning to the end, and its total substance is merely this, that the Petition was not read or presented at Llandilo an assertion which 1 will undertake to shew to be utterly false and untrue. Now to the proof- Mr. Thomas to avoid meeting the real and only ques- tion in the affair (the truth or falsehood of the Petition) makes use of a letter from Mr. Sliacke)), by which he endeavours to brand Mr. Harries with falsehood, the contents of that letter did not a little surprise me, although it does not in the slightest degree support the aljei;aiion which Mr. Thomas has endeavoured to found upon it, and I find upon enquiry from Mr. Shackell, that he wrote that letter at the request of Mr. Thomas, and upon his assurance" that the petition had np"e.. been presented at the Quarter Sessious." Upon which re- presentation Mr. Shackell naturally feeling very indig- nant that the insertion bad been made, without any further inquiry, and not suspecting Mr. Thomas would so positively state that which was incorrect, he on the impulse of the moment wrote the letter alluded to, and the letter itself bears ample evidence of the hasty man- I ner in which it was written. Mr. Shackell says in that letter that he had been "duped and made the instru- ment of a disgraceful deception," and undoubtedly so he was, but not by the person that lie then considered to have done so-not by Mr. Harries! but I assert without fear of contradiction, that it was hy Mr. Thomas he was duped and by no one else; after this, caimer moments came over Mr. Shackell, and reflection suc- ceeded the impulse of the instant, and he began to think for himself, and very properly determined to as- certain beyond all doubt whether Mr. Harries had im- posed upon him or not, and I only regret that he did not do so in the first instance. Accordingly Mr. Shackell wrote to Mr. Pugh, our worthy Chairman of the Quarter Sessions, to request the favor of informing him what really did take place with reference to the petition, Mr. Pugh with his usual condescension returned an answer- "THAT THE PETITION WAS PRESENTED," and that the Petition was accompanied by an application that the Petitioner and her Attorney be permitted to inspect the Jury Lists in the custody of the Clerk of the Peace, and that the Clerk of the Peace be directed to make an affidavit thereupon. The Court said they could not order the Clerk of the Peace to do what he was not bound to do by the Jury Act, 0 Geo. 4, which was imperative on him, but that as it was a very important subject affecting the foundation of the administration of justice, the Clerk of the Peace would doubtless afford every facility for the investigation that the law required. Mr. Hall said that after intimation of the opinion of the court, the object of his application was answered, and I he would not press it further." I need hardly say that after this communication from the Chairman, Mr. Shackell could easily determine who it was that had duped and practiced deception upon him," and conceiving that he had in the heat of the moment, and upon misrepresentation, done injustice to Mr. Harries, by writing the letter to Mr. Thomas already referred to, he did that which every honourable man ought to do, oil finding himself in error-he wrote to Mr. Harries to the following effect:— 1 wrote the letter to Mr. Thomas in consequence of information I received from him, but I find now that although he informed me the Petition was NOT pre- sented, the Chairman tells me IT WAS, and that on en- quiry of Mr. Lloyd Hall, he tells me that he opened the principal statements of the Petition and read its prayer. I was not at Llandilo myself, and am therefore dependent on the reports of others. I would not have written the letter to Mr. Thomas, had I known all the facts. I wrote it in great haste, and under feelings excited by the imputation that I was an instrument to further unworthy proceedings." The Chairman having incidentally referred to Mr. Hall it may be as well to insert here the indorsement made by him on the Petition immediately after it had been pre- sented, and the following is a copy The Court intimated that every facility should be afforded for the investigation, and Mr. Thomas under- took to abandon the special jury list, and have a fresh jury struck for the Assizes." E. C. LL. HALL. 2nd July, 1847. Now I would appeal to any reasonable and impartial mind whether any doubt can be entertained of the fact that the petition was presented and for all necessary purposes read at the Quaster Sessions, and if so what becomes of Mr. Thomas's assertions to the contrary, and what is his present position with regard to them ? Mr. Thomas may yet attempt to insist that the peti- tion was not" read" as he seems to lay a good deal of gtre;-s on that word, but it must not be forgotten that he himself introduces that allegation, no one else has ever said that it was read. The Welshman, of the 9th inst., does not state so, Mr. Harries did not tell Mr. Shackell that it was read, neither doe* he latter say that he did, and Mr. Thomas has edged i.t that word, evidently, for the purpose of hating something to granple with, in fact he has made that assertion in order to have something which he thought he might contradict. Whether the Petition was wholly or partly read I care not. M r. Hall presented it a copy of it had previously been duly sent to the Chairman. A copy had likewise been deli- vered to Mr. Thomas some days before the Quarter Sessions, so that tie was not taken by surprise, nor was the application made in a clandestine manner, thus he had every opportunity of shewing the fallacy of the statements in the Petition if they had been untrue. The petition it will be remembered detailed that my client, Mrs. Williams, had a cause which came on for trial at the last Spring Assizes, in which Mr. George Thomas was the attorney against her, that he was the acting Under Sheriff for the county of Carmarthen, that she moved for a Special Jury to try the cause, and that she was so dissatisfied with the Jury selected for that purpose that she ultimately abandoned them, and the defendant insisted on trying that cause by that Jury, that the cause came on for trial and the Jury could not agree upon a vet diet. T'lat subsequently it bad been discovered that the Special Jury list had been impi operly -nade out, between 40 and o0 names, most of whom respectable gentlemen in the county, who were qualified to be and ought to have been by law upon the list having been omitted out of it altogether. That about 35 mme's of persons who were not qualified to be Special Jurors had been impro- perly inserted in the List. And that the description of the qualification of many others whose names did appear in the Jurors Book had been so altered as to give them an apparent qualification on the Jury List, the conse- quences of such conduct may be better understood when it is known that there are only 74 persons qualified to serve as Special Jurois for the whole county. These are the charges which Mr. Thomas was called upon to answer, and he had every opportunity of doing so if he had any explanation to make. Mr. Thomas admits himself and in which admission I fully acqtiiese that the charges are of grave and serious character," and cast upon the guilty party a most serious reflection and one would naturally expect that instead of merely dealing with a collateral question of no importance he would have given some proof in lefntaiiou of them besides merely his own assertion, which I think I have successfully shewn to be of no value. Was it at all difficult to disprove the Petition if (let,i Is were untfue ? I answer no, it was the easiest tiling imaginable if such had been the case, the truth or falsehood of the Petition would at once appear by the production of the Special Jury List and the Jurors Book, both of which were and still are in the possession of the Deputy Sheriff, then how did Mr. Thomas meet those" calumnies" as he chooses to call them, did he produce any evidence to refute them ? No suc; thing thing, and will any person believe for one instant that if the charges were untrue, Nlr. Tho.-iias would not have pvailed hi",splf of the mode already pointed out of disproving them, whieh he might have done with s., much facility,and the very fact of his not doing so she • > clearly that it was impossible to give them any con- tradiction. I ha\e examined carefully the Special Jury List deli- vered to me by Mr. Thomas with the jurors book in the custody of the Clerk of the Peace, a copy of which is in the possession of the Deputy Sheriff, and from which lie is by law required to make out the Jury Lists, and I can assert positively that every statement contained in the Petition is literally and substantially true, and that the Special Jury List made out for the Spring Assize, wr-s a foul corruption in support of which I need only refer to the List and the Book (hath public documents) and in tlte possession of Mr. Thomas himself, and although Mr. Thomas dares to say that the charges are false and slanderous, his own conduct bears ample testimonv of their truth he consented to the prayer of the Petition that the Special Jury List should be abandoned and a new one made out all of which has been done, and the new List was used for the purpose of this cause at the lastAssizes, need I ask, if the old List was genuine, why abandon it for a new one ? Mr. Thomas knowing that the truth must ultimately prevail is not satisfied to rest his defence on the denial of the veracity of the Petition, but he attempts to throw the blame upon Mr. Trail, and for that purpose makes use of an affidavit sworn to by that gentleman. It will be perceived that Mr. Thomas shifts the res- ponsibiiity to Mr. Trail, and what does he say ? He transmmits it to Mr Goode if any remonstrance should be made to the latter on the subject, I should not be surprised at being next referred to Sir James Coi kburu himself,. But do these evasive excuses atone or compensate for, or even in the slightest degree pfll- late the offence? Admit that Mr. Goode made out the list, I would every whit as soon Mr. Thomas had done so him.-elf provided it WPS made out as the statute directs. i y complaint is, not that. the list was made 0111 by any pellicular individual, but that it was improperly made out and corrupted. To say tilat Mr. Trail had any thing whatever to do with the Special Jury list must be incorrect, and the list itself beat-s sufficient evidence of it, there being names in it who do not appear in the jurors book, and therefore Mr. Trail being a stranger could not have known that there were such persons iu exigence. And again Mr. Trail in that part of his affirhnt which Mr. George Thomas has thought proper to suppress lets out a secret which taken in connection with the former part of the same document appears to me very like a little contrndie'ion aud inconsistency, however, your readers shall judge for themselves, his statement, is as follows:—" That the variation between the Special Jury List and the Jurors Book arose in conse- quence of the variance which this deponent has recently discoveied to exist ii-, the Special Jurors List which was handed over to this deponent by Philip Griffith Jones, the preceding Under Sheriff." How can this be true if he and Mr. Goode selected the Jury as stated before ? in that case they could not have adopted Mr. Jones's list, l,ut iaki:i;; 'lie last excuse to be the c, rrect one. Mr. Jones to whom I have spoken on the subject assuies me tuat the list delivered by him was a corrcct one, and made out according to the statute, however, the- production of that document would settle ttiis point. Here it will be perceived, Mr. Tiai! on oath admits that the Special Jury List was at variance with the book, the Petition says the same thing, but still Mr. George Thomas says it is "false atid slanderous." I leave your readers to judge for themselves who is in the right. Assuming for an instant for the sake of argument that the Special Jury List was made okit I)v an impartial person, and that the omissions and alterations which I I complain of were the relIlt of accident or produced in the exercise of the discretion and judgment to which it tia,d been stib,iiitt.d-tlien I would expect that the errors would tell b >th ways, as well as for my client as against her, but after examining and atializing the list carefully I find that the omissions and insertions in my opinion all tend in effect to the same side, and I there- fore cannot attribute it to mere accident, and this view is supported by the fact that while the names of some of the most respectable gentlemen in the county who were totally unconnected with the cause referred to, are omitted from the List, yet several persons in close conTlexian with Mr. Thomas and his client, and who had no qualification according to the Act of 6 Geo. IV. c. 50 had been improperly put on the List, and whose names I am quite prepared to furnish. I have now laid before-you all the facts relative to the unphas.int affair as they have transpired fiom the commencement, it has been my aim to do so fairly without any admixture of my own opinion or senti- ments, I have drawn no inferrence nor attributed im- proper motives to any one, I have detailed the plain facts as they occurred with the single desire that all should be disclosed and nothing suppressed, so that your readers may judge of the transaction for themselves, I have done in it nothing but what I considered to be i my du'y both to the interest of my client and the justification of my own conduct. As to the personal insinuations which Mr. TL:11ft: has thought proper in the exercise of his refined ias'e to apply to me aud Mr. Harries, I will not follow his example by retaliating, and s'iall only say that abt!se is no argument in his favor, and that weak indeed must be the cause which has nothing else for its support but vindictiveness. Apologizing Mr. Editor to yourself and the public for occupying so large a space in your valuable columns, I remain Sir, Yours obediently, THOMAS PARRY. Quay-street, Carmarthen, July 21, 1847.
CARDIGANSHIRE ASSIZES. I
CARDIGANSHIRE ASSIZES. The Commission for the Summer Assizes for the County of Cardigan, was opened at the County town on Wednesday evening, before Sir Cresswell Cresswell, the Judge of Assize, who arrived from Haverfordwest in the afternoon of that day. His Lordship immediately afterwards proceeded to St. Mary's Church, to attend Divine Service, when the customary Assize sermon was preached by the High Sheriff's Chaplain. On each occasion of His Lordship's progress through the town he was escorted by the High Sheriff, Matthew Davies, Esq., of Tanybwlch, and a anmber of javelin men. His Lordship dined at Pentre in the. evening, the hospitable mansion of D. A. S. Davies, Esq. There were oresent at the banquet:—Col. Trevor M.P., Lord Emlvn. M.P.. and Col. Powell, M.P. THURSDAY. The Court was opened at 11 o'clock, and the Clerk of Arraigns immediately proceeded to call over the Commission of the Peace. The following Magistrates for the County answered to their names Col. W. E. Powell, M.P., Lord Lieutenant, James Bowen, W. O. Brigstocke, John Boultbee, G. W. Griffiths, J. Griffiths, J Griffiths, Llwynduris, G. B. J. Jordan, John Lewis, W. H. Lewis, Thomas Lloyd, T. 0. Morgans, C. A. Pritchard, W. E. Richardes, Herbert Vaughan, R. P. Wagner, Esquires, and the Rev. J. W. Morris. The following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury :-Col. W. E. Powell, M.P., Foreman W. 0. Brigstocke, W. H. Lewis, Thos. Lloyd, H. Vaughan, Jas. Bowen, D. Davies, Thos. Davies, G. W. Griffiths, John Griffiths, John Lewis, T. G. Nugent, C. A. Prichard, T. R. P. Wanger, John Boultbee, G. R. J. Jordan, T. O. Morgan, Esqrs. The usual proclamation having been made, His Lord- ship thus addressed the Grand Juz-v:-Gentlernen of the Grand Jury for the County of Cardigan,—I am happy to find that there are very few cases indeed to u,bieli you will be called on to investigate. There are only 4 prisoners in the calendar, respecting the first of whom it is unnecessary that I should trouble you at all with any observations, as the bill was found against him at the last Assizes. The 2d and 3d are simple cases of larceny, and the only question will be whether you find the evidence sufficient to warrant a further enquiry before a petit jury. In the 4th case I have had no depositions returned, and cannot therefore inform you of ita nature. I may perhaps as well mention here that the Clerk of Assize informed me, that it is the practice 1D this county not to send in the depositions in the various cases at the sitting of the Court, as is bylaw required. I trust that on a future occasion this prac- tice may be amended. The bills will be sent up to you as soon as possible, and I hope you will return one of tbem without delay. The Grand Jury then retired. John Jones, (who was convicted at the last Assizes of sending a threatening letter to one John Hughes, but upon whom no sentence was passed in conseq uence of the prisoner's counsel taking a number of objections to the indictment by way of arrest of judgment,) was placed at the bar and thus addressed by th- Judge — John Jones, you were convicted at the last A sizes of sending a threatening letter, but a number of objections having been taken by your counsel to the indictment, the Judges have considered your case and are of opinion that it cannot be sustained, and therefore no sentence will be passed for that offence. One of the obj cions Was that it did not appear in the indictment that the letter had been sent to the owner of the house you threatened to harm, and again, it was not stated whose house it was. Another objection was that the house was not such a building as is described in the statute. These objections were considered fatal, and as far as that charge is concerned you are discharged. John Jones was then arraigned for having on the 23d. lot January, 1847, at Tavern fach, in the parish of Lian- badarn-orllyn, unlawfully set fire to a dwelling liou-e, the property of John Rowlands He pleaded Not Guilty. The house was decribed as a barn, house, and farmhouse and the inteut was also varied. Mr. John Evans, Q.C., and Mr. Nichol Came ap- peared for the prosecution, the prisoner being un- defended. Mr. John Evans proceeded to address the jury for the prosecution, but was stopped by His Lordship who inti- mated that considerable difficulty would arise in the case -as it would hardly be capable of proof that the house was a barn, an outhouse, or dwelling house. Mr. Evans in- timated his acquiescence iu the view that this case was precisely similar to that of hhemore v. St. Brianel's, had not the statutes been altered during the present reign. His Lordship having looked over the statutes said that he would hear the evidence, but he was of opinion the indictment could only be sustained if it were possible to prove the house which was burnt to be a farm building. It appeared that it was in fact an un- finished dwelling house in which wheat had been thrashed and straw was kept. Mr. Evans continued his address to the jury, briefly alluding to the facts, all of which were fully detailed at the last Assizes upon the former trial. The follow- ing evidence was then adduced. John Rowlands:—I am a farmer living at Trewern fach, Llanbadarn-orllwyn. I have held the farm for two years under Mr. Hughes, of Aherystwith. In Januarv last I erected a building upon Trewern Fach. It was à detached building in which I went to live. It was in- -,tended for a dwelling-house. It was thatched at the litne of the fire. It had no door. but the entrances were boarded up; loose boards being placed against the Opening. The window frames were open, but stuffed with straw. There were six sacks of clean corn in the house, and a breech band and some leather collars. Some flails and mattocks were there. I had kept corn there and threshed it there. I had three men threshing there besides myself. We had winnowed in the house as well. The house had been roofed about a fortnight or three weeks. The building was 30 yards from the stackyard. By the Court:— There were only two rooms in the building. It was commenced a little before last May twelvemonth. The walls were built of mud and stone. i There was one chimney, and there was an earthen floor- ing. Boards were placed upon the floor when we were threshing. They were loose and only used for the pur- pose of threshing. They were the same boards that stopped up the doorway at night. There is no barn on the premises. I intended finishing the house iu the summer. The windows and door were in the house where I lived, and I did not fix them until I went to re- side there, fearing some one might break them. I was to have gone to reside in the house in a fortnight. His Lordship here observed that he thought he must stop the case, although he was very sorry to do so. He Was of opinion that the house burnt down was not a house that came within the meaning of the statute. It was not a dwelling-house, because it was urifiriislied it Was not an outhouse because it was not attached to any house and it was not a barn or a shed. It could not With propriety be termed a building used in farming land from the casual circumstance that corn had been carried in and threshed during 3 days. This was ob- vious, because no house would be called a stable in which a horse was placed for a night. It was therefore tiot a building, for setting fire to which a charge of arson could be sustained at common law, and the statute did Hot apply. This was his opinion, and the prisoner was entitled to the benefit of it, and must be acquitted. His Lordship then directed the Jury to return a ver- dict of Not Guilty. The prisoner was accordingly discharged. George Johnson, a sailor, was indicted for having on the 3d of July instant, stolen a shirt, the property of Evan Jenkins, of the parish of Llanbadarn-fawr. Mr. Hall appeared for the prosecution, and called the following witnesses:- Mary Jenkins :—I lire at Frongoch, near Aberyst- with, with my brother, Evan Jenkins. On the morning of Saturday, the 3d of this month, I hung a new shirt 'of my brother's on a hedge to dry after having washed it. This was about 3 o'clock. Shortly after I saw the prisoner. He came to the house and asked for some bread and cheese. I gave it him, and he wont away, Shortly after I missed the shirt. I went to my brother in the adjoining hay field and he went in pursuit of the prisoner in company with Thomas Hughes, a constable. (Shirt produced by Hughes). This is my brother's shirt. Cross-examined by the prisoner :—I know the shirt by my own work on it, and that it is cut across the Stripes. I never saw another cut in that way. Evan Jenkins :-1 am a farmer living at Frongoch. near Aberystwith, and am brother of the last witness. On the 3d instant I was mowing hay, and in conse- quence of some information given me by my sister, I and Thomas Hughes went in pursuit of prisoner, whom we overtook l miles oft. We found my shirt in the prisoner's bundle. I gave the prisoner in charge and gave the shirt to the constable. (Identified the shirt.) Thomas Hughes, the constable, corroborated the last witnesses testimony. Prisoner in his defence said that he was on his way from Liverpool in search of a ship, and after having had the bread and cheese given him, he left and had the bundle which was found upon him given him to carry by a companion of his. He complained that he had been committed for trial when his companion had been allowed to go at large. At the request of the jury the constable was recalled and he stated that when the prisoner was taken into custody he said nothing. His Lordship summed up, and the jury returned a verdict of Guilty. Sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment with hard labour. Attorneys for prosecution, Messrs. John and H. Hughes, Aberystwith. John Smellie was charged with having at the parish of St. Mary, Cardigan, stolen from the shop of the Misses Lewis, milliners and stationers, a sum of money amounting to more than E5. Mr. Davidson and Mr. Allen appeared for the prose- cution and called Miss Elizabeth Lewis, who said-On the 20th of May, about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, I left the milliner's shop, leaving a quantity of gold and silver in the till. There were some sovereigns, half sovereigns, half crowns, ■Sixpences, and fourpenny pieces there. The shop door was locked, it opens into a passage which leads to the street. The street door was wide open when I went to tea. I saw the money about half-past 4 safe in the till. I returned to the shop after 6. I met one of my sisters as I was going back; she told me she had found the shop door open. I had occasion to go to the drawer, an,1 found there was no money there. This was about 7 o clock. tw Miss Eleanor Lewis -I am in partnership with my two sisters. On Thursday the 20th of May, I was in the milliner's shop between five and six o'clock. When left it the door was locked and the key in the door. Cress-examined :—I did uot suspect anybody in the house of stealing the money, neither do I know how much was stolen. When I found the door open, I did not suspect <t)?Whop had been robbed. I saw the money abont half pâ's four o'clock. Thomas Langdon :—My house is nearly opposite that of the prosecutrixes. I remember the evening of Thursday, the 20th of May. I saw the prisoner walking backwards and forwards from the stationery window to the millinery window. At last he went into the passage which leads to the milliner's shop. He came out in about two minutes. He first turned his face towards the Black Lion Hotel, having his right hand in his coat pocket. He then passed the window I was sitting at. He moved rather quickly. The prisoner is the person who was there. Mrs. Ann Davies :—I keep a lodging house in 'this town. The prisoner lodged with me for one Thursday night. I do not remember the month. It was within a week before he was taken in custody. Cross-examined:—He came to my house about 6 o'clock in the evening. Mrs. Amy Richards :-1 am the wife of T. Richards, who keeps the Crossivay Inn, at Gawse, 3 miles from Cardigan. On Friday, the 21st of May, prisoner came to my house and asked for a damper of ale. He paid for it with a sixpence which had been beaten, and had a hole in it. I kept it till Thos. Lloyd, the policeman, came for it on the following day. John Hughes :—I am a butcher at Newport. I saw the prisoner there on the 21st of May. I sold some veal to him. He paid me five 4d. pieces, andafterwards handed me another, out of which I returned him twopence. Thomas Lloyd, Superintendent police constable :—I live at Fishguard. I went in search of prisoner in con- sequence of information and found him at Fishguard. Ile vas -n b,d. It was 10 at night. I told him I sus- pected he was the person that was charged with stealing money from Cardigan and I desired him to get up. He said no one can swear to money and no one can swear they saw me coming out." I searched him and found 9s. and 2d. upon him. I ha',e 6d. which I re- ceived from Eleanor Richards. (Produced.) The prisoner addressed the jury at sot-ie length, dis- playing considerable tact and ability, strenuously per- sisting in his innocence. His Lordship summed up very clearly, and the jury returned a verdict of Guilty. Sentenced to 15 month's imprisonment with hard labour. Attorney for prosecution, Mr. R. D. Jenkins, Cardigan. The Grand Jury ignored a bill against Margaret Williams, for larceny, and were then discharged. John James, watchmaker, Wa3 charged with having at Aberayron, on the 3rd of July instant, stolen a silver watch and chain, the property of John Williams. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr. Hall appeared for the prosecution, but as in the two previous cases no address was made to the jury on behalf of the Crown. The following witnesses were called :— I John NVilliams :-I a shopkeeper living at Hir wain, Glamorganshire. In June last, 1 took .oogmgs at the Ship and Launch, Aberayron. I was in my lodgings on the 3rd of July, and had taken oif my coat and waistcoat and put my watch on the table. An alarm was given that Mhs Jenkins, my landlord's dao^hter, was in a fit. I took up my coiit, waistcoat, and watch and ran down stairs and left them on a table in the parlour. At half past 8 o'clock I went to dress. My clothes were in the panour, but the watch and guard were not. I informed Serjeant Rattigan and he vent in pursuit, outrunning me. When I got up to him aeain, 4 miles from Aberayron, he had prisoner in custody. He shewed me a wa'ch and guard. It was mine. (Produced and identified.) My name is engraven on the watch in 2 different places. Jane Jenkins:— I am the wife of Thomas Jenkins, Shi,) atid Launch, Aberayron. I remember the day my daughter was ill. I saw prisoner there that. day between five and six in the afternoon. He left before 8 o'clock. Jeremiah Rattigan, late police my situation as police sergeant on Saturday last. On the 3d of July I apprehended prisoner. He took two watches and a watch case from his coat pocket and from his waistcoat pocket. I took from him the watch and guard 1 now produce. Without threat or promise from me, prisoner said he got one watch from Castlehowtll mill, and the other from Thomas, the tailor; and this one he said he got from the Ship and Launch, from the woman who was sick. The prioner made a state- ment before the magistrates which was taken down and he signed it, as did also the magistrate, Major Le \is. It states that prisoner said that M-uy Jenkius desired him when at New Quay, to repair the watch he was alleged to nave stolen, and finding it on the parlour table took it to repair. Prisoner is a watchmaker by trade. The jury returned a verdict of Guilty. A previous conviction for felony was then proved. His Lordship sentenced him to be transported for ten years. There was another indictment against the prisoner which was not proceeded with. Attorney for prosecution, Mr. James Parry, Aber- ayron. This terminated the criminal btisiness of the Assizes. Davies v. Evans. This was an action for debt, in which a verdict for the plaintiff, damages E4000. was entered by consent, subject to a reference to Mr. Ser- jeant Jones. Counsel for plaintiff Mr. Grove, Attorney, Mr. R. D. Jenkins, Cardigan Attorney for defendant, Messrs. Evans and Morgan. Jones v. Jones.—In this case Messrs. J. Evans, Q.C., and Davidson, appeared for the plaintiff, but no counsel were instructed on behalf of the defendant. Mr. Davidson opened the pleadings, and said that this was an action of trover in which Anne Jones was the plaintiff, and John Jones defendant. The action waq brought to recover some cattle which the defendant had converted to his own use. The defendant first pleaded not Guilty, and then alleged that the cattle were not the property of the plaintiff. Evidence was then addressed on behalf of the plaintiff and a verdict for plaintiff given damages, i 10. Attorney for plaintiff, Mr. Jauies Parry, Aberayron. Lloyd v. Davies and another.-This was an action for excessive distress, with a count in trover which was merely commenced and adjourned until Friday morning. The Court rose shortly after six o'clock.
CARMARTHEN CORN RETURNS. I
CARMARTHEN CORN RETURNS. I JULY 17, 18-I7. T iltol Whn I, 9 quarters, 4 bushels bar (luartels, 0 bushel: cats, 1 quarter, 1 bushel. Price per Quarter.-Wheat, 71s. 6d.; barley, 53s. 4d.; oats, 18s. 8d. CARMARTHEN,-Beef, (per lb.) 6d. to 8d.; Mut- ton, 6d. to 8d. Veal, 5d. to 6d. per lb Pork, 6d. to 7d. Lamb, 6d. per lb. Fresh butter, (24 oz.: Is. 2d Salt do., 8d. to 9d.; Turkeys, (each) 0s, Geese, Os. Od. to Os.Od. Ducks, Is. 26. t-o 2s.; Et',{s rper dozei:) Cheese 23s. to 34s. per cwt. fo .vls, from fa. to h. 4d. ptch; Potatoes, new, Id. per lü,
Family Notices
BIRTHS. On the 16th inst., the lady of Thomas Lewis, Esq., Berthlwyd, near Llandilo, of a son. On the 11th inst., the ladv of F. R. Roberts, Esq., So- licitor, Aberystwith, and Clerk of the Peace for the County of Cardigan, of a daughter. MARRIED. On the 20th inst., at St. David's Church, Carmarthen, by the Rev. D. A. Will-" aiiis, the Rev. John Gould Avery, of Li-inelli-, to Jemima, only daughter of Charles Barron I' Norton, Esq., of Green Hill, near this town. At Cayo Church, by the Rev. D. P. Lewis, the Rev. Thos. Jones, vicar, Pencarreg, to Miss Baskerville, sister-in-law to the Rev. Geo. Enoch. Yesterday, at Loughor by the Rev. Wyndham Jones, Arthur Motley, Esq., to 'Mrs. Boye, widow of the late Lieut. Boye, E. I. C.'s service. On the 16th inst., at Aberdovey, Mr. Thomaas Lewis, master of the Mary Lewis, of Aberystwith, to Miss Felix, of Aberdovey. On the 26th ult., at the Welsh Calvinistic chapel, Man- chester, by the Rev. Owen Jones, Mr. Richard Jones, Saddler, Birmingham, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. David Lewis, of Bridgnorth. DIED. On Monday last, at Milford, aged 45, Mr. Thomas Thomas. On Wednesday last, at Liddeston, near Milford, Mrs. James Gunnall. On the 17th instant, at Pyle Mill, Mr. Rees Powell, highly respected.
fSHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.j
f SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. j CARMARTHEN.—Arrived, thcPho?nix (s ,) Jack- son: Mary, Ca-dwillider: Iiilustry, Thomas: ( Penelope, Morris, from Bristol, with sundaes: Caroline, Gabriel, from Newport, with timber and deals. Friends, Rees, from Penclawdd, with coals: Acorn, Jco.es, from Carnarvon, with slates. Sailewl, tie Pliamix (s.), Jaekson: Mary, Cadwallader, for Bristol, with sundries: Druid, Williams, for Neath, with oak timber.
Advertising
LAND-DRAINING PIPES and TILES, of various dimensions, can now be obtained at the Llysnew- ydd Brick Company's Warehouse, Strand, Swansea. LAND. unAINING TILES AND PIPES may be obtained from BROWNE & COMPANY, Brick and Tile Manufacturers, Bridfrevater. Competent parties ready to furnish Plans, and to advise on the best mode of Draining.  N A NT' S ESTABLISH- WANTED IN A GENTLEMAN'S ESTABLISH- MENT A DAIRYMAID, who thoroughly understands her Business, to manage a Dairy of ix Cows; and she will be required to make bread for the family. Apply, R. 7, F.,Belle Vue Hotel, Aberystwyth. EDUCATION. MRS. PHILIP FOWKE ?11 resume the duties of i TjJL her Establishment on Thursday, the 29th inst. Quay-Street, Carmarthen, f July 22nd, 18H. SIR THOMAS POWELL'S ENDOWED GRAMMAR SCHOOL, -?l A R S C 110 0 L CARMARTHEN. THE Pupils of this School will re-assemble on Tues- Jt- day, the 27th instant, at nine o'clock. Terms, including instruction in Classics, Mathematics, History, Geography, Surveying and Mapping, Arithme- tic, Enrsh Literature and Merchants' Accounts:- For Boarders from 3<5 to 50 Guineas per annum, according to age. For day Scholars from 6 to 8 Guineas per annum. No EXTItAS. Further particulars may be obtained at Mr. Ribban's Residence. Parade, Carmarthen, July 20, 1317. To Chemists Assistants, &c. WANTiiD, a Youn? Man from ab?ut??tcento l' V twenty y?ars of -1?", h ?u old-est.tbhshc 1 Busi- ness, as Juui.u Assistant. Ntt neious opportunities will oticr (or gencal improvement in the trade; rhswe that have spent but ">art of their f.norentieeship will Ue trcate,, with upon sfi-iiiif-tctory refevtuees being given. -■ilso, tiu atvivc and vell-e»l«icatci Youih is required as an apprentice, who will he.ve an opportunity of obtain- ing a thorough knowledge of the Business. Apply to Roberts, Brothers, (late 4-ice and Davies,) Chemists, &c., Abergavenny. Recently Published; 318 pp., Price 3s. 6d. A SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY, EV i uiui coxiav.-jb^L. The phn Is .ihogethe. new, and it i, as 1.PP? as it is original: ti e exetli nce of the execution corresponds <v i h!pn-:?:?s ci <t ede- ?'t. Til? -v.? k '? Hpcrect n.('I,p'Úii]. of uciul and iate.vstiuc: kno?!"u,?e."— Metropolitan. An excellent work and admirably adapted for the purpose for which it is intended." —The Welshman. London Simpkin and Marshall; Hamilton and Adams. CARMARTHEN. POSTPONEMENT OF SALE. TO PRINTERS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, WITHOUT RESERVE, On TUESDAY, the 3rd of AUGUST, 1847, A FIRST-RATE BOOK and JOBBING OFFICE, tion. particulars of which will be furnished on appiica- tion. I For a 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 ilj' and upwards, on approved security, and the whole wul be disp(,sed c-fin Lots, suitable to the Trade. I A sJeet SLOCK of Books aiul Miscellaneous Stationery will also be disposed of either on that or the following day, together with useful Goods. Household l'urnitnre A c. Catalogues of the whole P''°P"?'"? ?" ready on Tuesday next. 11e House to be Let with immediate Possession inquire on the Premises. STEAM CONVEYANCE liETWlii: CARMARTHEN AND TENBY. <3?'?!\ ? ?H? STF.AMER WILLIAM, Capt. -t ?/ "T?\ TU. H?i??s, will leave, (wind ;itid ?father peimitUng,) will Ic?ve <a5B^(>/ d6Bpi!Be fCarmarthen Quay, for Tenby, ca!i.n?   '? oif 'V AllLOW Poi?f for La'?harne 1 asscngi .'b, on Wednesday the 28th inst., at 5 o'clock in the morning, and winreturn on the same day at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, am) on Thursday it will start I h ,,irs?' l a y it v?ill s tai-t from Carmarthen Quay fit 54 o'clock in the morning, and from Tenby at 3I 1 o'clock in the afternoon, calling as above. Best Cabin, 3s. 6d.; Fore Cabin, 2s. 6d.; to and fro tickets in Carmarthen to the best Cabin, 6s.; Fore Cabin, 4s. STEAM COMMUNICATION Bi;-nvEK\ S WA NSEA AND T I', iN B Y, —m  -? Making Excursion Trips ?-M? Z?K- ??r?? <t by ? aticl ti2e ??C?, ??LM?-??-? ??? Powerful steamer, BIUSTOL, S????????X A L. Lovh'ss, Commander, ?iM o 6hat!a sail ei under, during the month of JULY, it;4i. From Swansea to Tenby. Thursday, July 2211(1 i2i Aft,-rnoon. Thursday, 29th 6j Morning. From Tenby to tiiocMsea. Thursday, July nnd" G Evening. Thursday, 29th 3 Afternoon. FAKKS:—Best Cabin, 8s.; Fore Cabin, 4s.; Children under 12 Years of age, half-price Carriages, 30s. Phaetons, 2;)8. Gigs, Vjs.; horses, 17s. 6d. each. Cattle, 4s. Sheep, Is.; Lambs, 9d.; Pig", Is.; to be shipped at the risk and expense of the shippers. Steward's Fee, Is. N.B.—Parties wishing to group for an excursion to Tenby can obtain a Ticket for Twelve Persons, by applying to the Agents, to Capt. Lovless, 36, Witid-st., Swam- or on board. After Cabin to and fro, £ 1 16s. Fure Cabin to and fro, E3. Steward's fee, 6s. Agents:—E. T. Turner, 12, Quay-street, Bristol; G. Bigg, Swansea W. Bowers. W Kite Lion, Tenby. •NORTH WALES MINING COMPANY. COUNTY OF mkk:OXI:TIISHIKE. UPON THE "COST-BOOK" SYSTEM.  TIn'STEES. The R.'?htHnn. Lord Viscount Lake. The Honourable Edward Ccii Curzon. Sir Harry Dent Goring, Hart. Luke James Hansard, Esq. LOXDOX. Messrs. Glyn, Halhfax, Mills, and Co., Lombard-street. IX WALF.S. Messrs. Jones and Williams, Dolgelley, Merioneth. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Wynne, Williams, and Macleod, Temple, and W. W. Fisher, 3, King-s-treet, Cheapside. Messrs. Owen and Griffiths, Dolgeiley, Merioneth. No tor sh utts* jj.i be re- ceived after Monday, the 26tli day c f July. w. T. GRIFFITH?., Secretary and Purser. Offices, 2, New Broad-Street, City, London.
TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS…
TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE UNITED BOROUGHS OF CARMARTHEN AND LLANELLY. GENTLEMEN, The approaching Dissolution of the present Par- liament toill place at your disposal the high and ? trust, wl, ic:c daring the last ten years I he vs had the honour of holding. Great and important questions have been agitated curtng that period, and you have the means of judging, whether my puolic conduct has been such, as to entitle me to a continuance of your support. It has been my constant endeavour to act in accordance with the principles which obtained for me your preference and approbatiun; and whilst for the third time, I now respectfully solicit your suffrages, I beg to assure you, that should you again confer on me the proud distinction of representing you in Parliament, I shall diligently and p crsevering Iy pursue the inde- pendent course, which has hitherto secured to me your confidence. I beg in conclusion, to return you my heartfelt thanks, for the kindness which I have experienced from you, collectively and individually, on all occasions. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your faithful and obedient humble servant, D. MORRIS. 8, St. James's Place, July 12th, 1817.
TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY…
TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN. GENTLEMEN, As it appears likely that Parliament will now very shortly be dissolved, I think it right to state to you that it is my intention, whenever that event occurs-again to offer my services to you as one of your Represen- tail res in the House of Commons. I much regret that I was unable, oloing to my absence from England during the last year, to do more than give one vote in support of those given by my worthy Colleague, against the measures proposed by the Government of Sir R. Peel, in respect to the importation of corn, which I still fear to be fraught with great danger, not only to the agricultural interest, but also in their consequences to the well being of the commercial body which was so enger for their adoption. I am sorry I shall be unable to visit many of you in persoia but relying on the support I haie received from you on so many former oc- casions, on account, as I believe, of the public principles I have acted upon, 1 trust 1 may look foi-tvai-fl qrith con- fidence to the result of the coming Election, cssuring you as I do that I shall continue to act upon those pi-itt- ciples if I have again the honor to be chosen by you as one of your Representatives. I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient and obliged servant, GEO. RICE TREVOR. I Dynevor Castle, July 15th, 1S47.
TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY…
TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN. GENTLEMEN, The indication of an early dissolution of the present Parliament is daily becoming manifest. I therefore consider it my duty to address you, and to state that, en- couraged by tlte recollection of the cordial support that I experienced on my coming forward to represent you in compliance with the invitation I then received, it is my intention again to offer myself as a candidate for the gratifying distinction of being one of your members in the nam Parliament. During the period that I have had the honor of a seat in the House of (.ammons, measures of vast Ùnportauce affecting great national interests, have been introduced, and are become the laic of the land. The part that I took on these questions was regulated by a sincere desire t,) adliey-e to the principles that obtained for me your confidence, and to follow ike course, tchich, to the best of niy judgment, appeared most conducive to the welfare of the no tion at large. With regard to the fttture-I am sensible that, in cot/sequence of t,7e present state of party in the country, J incur a greatly increased degree of individual respon- sibility. Should I bc S()j;t1l1/((te as to be again chosen ,¡OW" 1"eprcseutatire in Parliament, I shall, in tltat event, be directed by the motives I luice already wowed, and steadily shall keep in view the landmarks of ovr cr-H.'iitution, which has, under the blessing of God, con te'rred many and signal benefits on this count)y and people. These principles, with a vigilant attention to your local interests, and to meajioes calculated to improve tlie condition of our Olen country (to which I have not, I hope, been hitherto deficient in giving my humble support,) will be the rule of my future conduct, should you think me again deserving of tlte important trust which shortly must be surrendered to you. I have the honor tf) be, Gentlemen, IFith great regard and esteem, Your faithful and o'dired servant, I v D. SA CSDiRS DA VIES. 1 Pentre, July loth, 1847.
TO TIIE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS…
TO TIIE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF HAVERFORDWEST, NARBERTH, AND FISHGUARD. GENTLEMEN, 1 am informed by SIR RICHARD PIIILIPPS, that on the approaching Dissolution of Parliament, he does not intend to seek a renewal of the trust you have so lotkrl reposed in him, but wishes to retire from the labours of the House of Cotnuions. The great majority of your body is, I believe, firmly attached to liberal opinions, and at this conjuncture, I feel it to be my duty to offer YOIl my services to represent those opinions in Parliament. I am led to take this step, by being told that you con- sider me capublc of rcpreschting you worthily, and by the deep attachniat which 1 fiel to the place of my bit th) and the home of my early years. I seek then to serve you, as a strenuous supporter of Civil, Religious, and Commercial Liberty; and I shall watch over with the strictest care, those great measures for securing freedom of thought and action, which the statesmen now in power, and those whose opinions they inherit, so long contended for under adverse cir- cumstances, and at last obtained by their firmness and perseverance. ClainÚ,l.q for myse?f perfect independence, I shall be a general supporter of the present Government. I am most anrions for the diffusion of Education but I cannot purchase even so great a good at the cost of making any sacrifice of the great principle of Re- ligious Liberty, If you find that my opinions conform with your own If 1,lou 1.?td that ki? y op ?iiokis con fo ?-in u,th yo?i2- own and that you icould wish to see them enforced in the Legislature by your Representative, I am ready to obey your cell to that office, and to serve you honestly and independently. I remain, Gentlemen, Your faithful Servant, I JOHN EVANS. 1 South Wales Circuit, at Cardiff, July 8th, 1847.
TO THE GENTLEMEN, CLERGY,…
TO THE GENTLEMEN, CLERGY, FREEHOLDERS, AND OTHERS, ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF CARDIGAN. GENTLEMEX, An early Dissolution of the present Parliament being generally expected, I again take leave to solicit your suffrages fur my re-election as your Repre- sentative. Th s distinguished honor having been confided to me for more than Thirty years renders unnecessary a declaration of ihe principles which animate me in seek- ing its continuance. Though recent events here dissevered parties and given rise to conflicting opinions with reference to our domestic policy, be assured of my continued firm attach- ment to the Munarchy and Protestant Institutions of the country, with a great anxiety to promote the just interests of every class of our fclloic subjects, and to encourage and aid in effecting your local improvements and prosperity. I I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, 'V '/1 f our faithful servant, I W. E. rOWELL. 1 7, Hyde Park Terrace, July 12th, 1847.
TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS…
TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF PEMBROKE. GENTLEMEN, The Dissolution of Parliament now about to take place, will "estore to your hands the trust, which, six years ago you did me the honour to confide to me and the time is approaching when you will have to select a Representative. I venture, therefore, to solicit a renewal of the confidence which you so handsomely reposed in me on a former occasion, and to express my hope, that you will, by sending me a second time to the House of Com- mons, murk your approval of my conduct, and your conviction, that I have consUtmthl carried out by my votes, the general principles by which I declared in 1841 I woidd be governed, and which then met with your almost unanimous concurrence. Measures of the greatest importance affecting the Agricultural Interests have been discussed and disposed of, in Parliament, during the period in which I have had the honour of a seat in the House of Commons and I trust that the votes which I gave on those questions, met with your approbation. The responsibility which must always attach to a due performance of the duties of a Representative, is not lessened by the present state of political affairs; but should I be again honoured with your confidence, it will be my earnest desire to support such measures as may best tend to promote our domestic prosperity, and to develope the resources of the Empire at large. In the hope that I have faithfully discharged my Parliamentary duties, I venture to appeal to youfor a continuance of your support, and can assure you, that there is no honour I value so highly, as having your public and local interests confided to my care. I have the honour to be, Gentlemai, Your obedient faithful Servant, EML FA*. Stackpole Court, July 17th, 1847. E.,IRL YN.
Advertising
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 SKTURD-ILY, the 7th day of AUGUST, 1847, THE much admired Residence and Estate, called ± 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 TOWY CASTLE Estate contains 122A. 3R. 15P., of very rich Meadow, Arabic, and Pasture Lands, situate in the parish of Llandefeilog, in the said County. The House, which commands views of considerable extent aaid 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 lliver Towv 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. CARMARTHENSHIRE. SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES. -1- TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. GEO. GOODE, At the FAKMER'S ARMS, LLANROIDY, 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 JL PROPERTY, in the following Lots :— LOT I.-All that very desirab'e and well situated ?e an d well s i tu,,ite d Farm and Lands, called LLAiNE, within One Mi)e of the ViHagc so, f' LIanboidy, containing by admea- surement 72A. 2R. 101'. of very superior Meadow, Arable, and Pasture Lands, now in the occupation of Mr. David Thnnas. and held by.-him under a Lease for 21 years, dated 13th May, 1846, at the low annual rent of £ -3i. Lor 2.—All those two very valuable pieces or parcels of Land, known by the name of LLI-NE PENYRALLT, situate in the said parish, now in the occupation of Divid John, and held by him under an agreement for a lease for two lives, at the low annual rent of E3 10s. The Tenants ot 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 auctioneer, at his offices. Guildhall-square, Carmarthen, where a map of the property may be seen. June 2Gtii, 1847 TO TIE SOLD, Pursuant to a Decree by the High Court of Chancery, bearing date the 20th day of No- vember, 1846, BY MR. GEO. GOODE, WITH theapprobationichardRichards, Esq. the master, to whom certain causes of Morris v. Wood & Morris v. Wood are referred, by public auction, at the Ivy Bush Hotel, in Cormarthen, in the latter end of August, or beginning of September next, (of which due notice will be given) in lots, the following freehold Estates lying in the several parishes of Llsngathen, Llan- fihangel-'Kilfari'en, LIandilo-fawr, Llanfynidd, Cayo, Llanddoisant, Llandefeilog, and Kifiig, in the said County of Carmarthen, and Lampeter Velfrev in the County of Pembroke. And a certain Rent Charge in lieu of tithes in respect of two equal undivided third parts of the tithes and dues of whatever sort or kind, except and not including the tithes of corn and grain, arising out of certain lands in the said parish of Llnndilofawr. The Brynhafod Demesne and Estate of considerable extent and interest, commanding Dvnevor Castle, Golden Grove, Grongar Hill, Nelson's Tower, andMiddleton Hall, and grounds containing upwards oi 133 acics of very rich and productive Land situate within three miles of the Market and Post Town of Llandilo, and tweh-e 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 Tyrewn, in the parish of Llnngathen, Tyr Glanou, in the parish of LIannhangeI-Citfargcn. Moiety of Pantydoy- frin, in the p.trish of Llandilo, Cwninant, in the parish Tyr LIwvntew. in thep?ish of Llanadmsant, ot'C.tvo. in the parish of Llanfvnidd, ?roiety of B1 len- waun, in the parish of Kiffi<», and two fields called Parky Brenin, in the parish of Lhindeveilog, all in the County of Carmarthen Also a Moietv of all that farm and lands called Gorse, situate in the parish of Lampeter Velfi-cy, and a cottage garden and two fields called luiitlarag, in the same parish in the County of Pembroke. Particular and Plans maybe 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, .quance, Clarke, and Morice, Solicitors, 29, Coleman Street, of Messrs. Evans Pow->il and Mathias, Solicitors, Haver- fordwest, of Messrs. Jones Triodei, Tudway and Eyre, Solicitors, John-street, Bedfurd ltoiv, of Mr. Lewis Morris, Solicitor, Carmarthen, of Messrs. Chilton, Burton and Johnson, Solicitors, No. 7, Chancery Lane, London, of Mr. John L. Popkin, of Llandiin, Solicitor, and of Mr. George Goode, the Auctioneer, at his offices, Car- marthen. C.U ^MAII/LTL EX SLITL TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL those Six Undivided Seventh-parts or Shares AL of all that Freehold Messuage, Tenements, and Lands called ESGERCEIR, situate in the parish of Llansawel, containing by admeasurement 124A. JR. 28i\, or thereabouts, of good Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, with substantial Farm Buildings thereon, in good repair, in the occupation of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams. All those Six Undivided Seventh-parts or Shares of those Three Messuages or Dwelling Houses and Gar- dens, called the CHURCH GATE, in the town of Llansawel, now in the several occupations of Mr. Daniel Evans, James Evans, and William James. Also the Six Undivided Seventh-parts or Shares of a Piece or Parcel of Land planted with Oak and Larch. Esgerceir is situated near the turnpike road leading from Llansawel to Llanvbyther, and is distant four miles from the former the Estate lies within a ring fence and is capable of being made a Valuable Pro- perty at a small outlay. For particulars and to treat for the same, apply to Mr. John Williams, Cefnblaidd, Mr. Daniel Evans, shopkeeper, Llansawel, or Alr. David Davies, rroodvale, near Llandovery. Letters to be prepaid. July 19th, 1817. ARMY COTHACTS, Office (f Ordnance. Pall Mall, 9th July, 1847. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Persons desirous of contracting to supply Meat, Bread, Oats, and Forage, to Her Majesty's Land Forces (Bread and Meat for the Foot Guards and for the Household Cavalry excepted) in Cantonments, Quarters, and Bar- racks, in the Counties of England severally, in Wales, in North Britain, in the Isle of Man, and in the Channel Islands, for THREE MONTHS from the lst September next, inclnslve That Pioposals in Writing, addressed to the Secretary to he Board of Ordnance, scaled up and marked on the outside Tender for Army Supplies, will be received at the Ordnance Office, Veil Mall, on or before Wednesday, the Eleventh day of August nex:, and Tenders may be delivered at any time during that day. Persons who make Tenders, are desired not to use any Forms but those which may be had upon application at the Oflioe of the Secretary to the Board of Ordnance in Pall Mall. By Order of the Board, R. BYRAM, Secretary. CARMARTHENSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL MEETING and CATTLE SHEW connected with this Society is fixed, to be hell at Carmarthen, on Thursday, the 9th dav ot SBPTFM; 1847. Advertisements, with particulars ot Premiums, which are to be awarded, are now preparing, and will be ready for delivery in a few days, to be had at the Offices of the Secretary, Guildhall-Square, Carmarthen. GEO. GOODE, Secretary. July 14th, 1847. T1VY-S1DE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. mHE ANNUAL SHOW MEETING of the above Associaton, will be held this year at Newcastle- Emlrn, on Friday, the 6th day of August next. All animals intended tor exhibition on that day must be at the Show at 10 o'clock, a. m. J. P. JAMES, Secretary, Parknest, July 19th, 1847. HAFOD.—NOTICE. ? TOURISTS and others are hereby informed that the A HAFOD GROUNDS cannot be seen, except by an order to be obtained at the Hafod Arms Hotel, Devil's Bridge, and signed by Mr. R. J. Flowerdew, Agent. All persons who after this notice shall be found in the above Grounds without an order will be considered as TRESPASSERS. The only Entrance to the Grounds is at the Upper Lodge, on the road from the Devil's Bridge. CARMARTHENSHIRE. TO BE LET, From the 29th Day of SEPTEMBER, 1S47. ALL that capital Farm called CAN ERW, situate L in the Parish of Llanboidy, in the county of Car- marthen, containing by admeasurement 190 Acres or thereabouts, and now ia the occupation of Mr. Benjamin Griffiths. For particulars, apply to Messrs. Evans, Powell and Co., Solicitors, Haverfordwest. This advertisement will not be repeated. Haverfordwest, July 19th, 1847. SAINT CLEARS,—CARMARTHENSHIRE! VALUABLE FREEHOLD, LEASEHOLD, AND OTHER PROPERTY. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. WM. GOODE, At the FARMER'S ARMS IXN, in the Town of St. Clears. On Thursday, the 29th Day of July, 1847, At two o'clock in the afternoon, By Order of the Trustees acting under the will of the late Mr. LEWIS ROBERTS, deceased, THE Property comprises the following valuable Lots, JL situate in and near the Town of St. Clears,* and worthy the attention of Capitalists and others, who may wish to make profitable investments. LOT 1.—A Freehold Dwelling-House, called GREE PARK HOUSE, with Garden, Stable, Coach-House, and other convenient Out-premises, pleasantly situated in the Town of St. Clears, commanding a fine view of the navigable Rivers Tare and Carthginning, well pdapted for the accommodation of a Genteel Family.— The House was re-built last year the rooms are large and commodious, with all necessary conveniences, and the present Tenant will give up possession at Michael- mas next, or sooner, if required. LOT 2.—A Freehold Dwelling-House, Garden and Premises, (adjoining Lot 1,) now in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Thomas, Currier, at the yearly rent of £ 10, LOT 3.—A fine Meadow, called PARKGLAS, in front of the Dwelling-House, Lot 1, containing by admea- surement 2R. OR. 4r. (be the same more or less). The Purchaser of Lot 1 will have the offer of Lots 2 and 3, at a price to be named after the Sale of the first Lot has been effected, and if not acccptel the said Lots (2 and 3) will be offered for Sale by Auction. LOT 4.—A large commodious brick-built Freehold Dwelling House and Premises, (the residence of the late owner, Mr. Roberts), with an extensive well finished Shop and Storehouse, and other convenient out premises,, where an extensive trade is now carried on. The dwelling house has been divided for the purpose of accommodating two families, one part oceupicd by Mr. David Morris, Postmaster, Draper, sc., and the other at present unoccupied in consequence of the decease of the late owner. The whole premises were let at £60 per annum. LOT 5,-A fine pasture freehold field called Bank-y- baily, containing by admeasurement 3A. OR. 37P. (be the same more or less) situate near the Red Cow Inn, in the Town of St. Clears, and now in the occupation of the Misses Thomas, as Tenants at Will, at the yearly rent of £ 12. In this field there is a mound of considerable height (supposed to have been thrown uip by the Romans), from which can be taken a very extensive virw of the surrounding country and riYer. LOT 6.—A fine Freehold Meadow, called PRIMWS, containing by admea8UTClllcnt 3L 31t. 18>\ (be the same more or less) situate on the Banks of the Tave, near the Town of St. Clears, now ill the occupation of Mr. Benj. Clarke, as Tenaut-at-wil], at the yearly rent of LOT 7.—A rich Pasture Freehold Field, situate at the back of the Gardens of Lot 1 aud 2, called PARK CLO- MENDY, containing by admeasurement 1A. ht. 7P. (be the Jamf more or less), and now in the occupation of the Misses Thomas, as Tenants-at-will, at the yearly rent of £ .ls. LOT 8.-A good substantial and commodious Freehold House aHd Premises, situate ncar th2 Gardde, in the Town of St. Clears, now in the occupation of the Misses Thomas, as Tenants-at-will, at the yearly rent of £12. LOT 9.—A NEAT AND COMPACT FREEHOLD- RESIDENCE for a small genteel family, situate near Gardde, in the town of St. Clears, now in the occupation of Captain Howan, at the year!)' rent of £12 os., subject to an annual charge of one shilling to the Corporation of St. Clears. LOT 10.—A SMALL COMPACT FREEHOLD MALT-HOUSE AND STORE-HOUSE with conve- nient Yard ami out Premises situate near the White Horse, in the Town of St. Clears, now in the occupation of Mr. "-1\1. Thomas, maltster, at the yearly rent of £6, subject to an annual charge of fourpence to the Corpor:1.tion of St. Clears. LOT. 11.—A FREEHOLD GARDEN adjoining Lot 10, situate near the White Horse, in the Town of St. Clears, now in the occupation of Jonah Evans, as tenant at will at the yearly rent of £1, suùject to a charge of IH. Gd. per annum to the Corporation of St. Clears. This Garden having a street frontage would prove a valuable spot for building a good house of business or would form an excellent appendagc as a garden for the White Horse Inn, or any of the adjoining houses. LOT 12.—A substantial and newly erected Cow House, situate in the town of St. Clears, now attached to Lot S, in the occupation of the Misses Thomas. This bui.dinK is capable of being converted into a good Corn, or Butter and Cheese Warehouse or Workshop at a very tnfhn expence, and stands very convenient for carrying on a good business. LOT 13.—A good Stable and Yard, situate near rtx- ardde, now in the joint occupation of Capt. Rowan and the Misses Thomas, as Tenants at Will. LOT 14. Two Cottages and Garden on the Cliff, in the Town of St. Clears, (late Benjamin Leonard), now in the occupation of David Harries, Shoemaker, and Ann Lewis, Widow, as Tenants at wní, at the yearly rent of i-3 15s. Ga., subject to an annual charge of as. to the Corporation of St. Clears. Vn 1-5.—Two COTTAGES and GARDEN near the Red Cow stables, now in the occupation of James Francis and another, as Tenants at Will, at the yearly rent of jE3 5s., subject to an annual charge»of one shil- ling to the Corporation of St. Clears. LOT 10.—A COTTAGE and GARDEN on the Cliff side. St. Clears, now in the occupation of Lewis James, as Tenant at Will, at the yearly rent of £22" subject to an annual charge of two shillings to the Corporation of St. Clears. LOT 17.—A convenient MALT-IIOUSE and PRE- IISES, with a piece of pasture land attached, and a large Pond for saving manure, fenced round by a wall, together with 3 Pig-sties (under the same roof,) all situate near the public building wharf on the river side, subject to a Rent of os. per annum to the Corporation of St. Clears. LOT ^A good o-Stall STABLE and COACH HOeSE, sitnate near Cape)Mair,in the Town of St. Clears, now in the occupation of Mr. D. Morris, as Tenant at Will, subject to the Corporation Rent of Sixpence, per annum. Lor 19.—TWO COTTAGES and an excellent GAR- DEN, situate near Ffvnonfair, in the joint occupHtion of James Roberts. Shipwright, and Ann Morgan, W idow, as Tenants at Will, at the yearly rent of 10s., subject to an annual charge of one shilling to the Corporation, of St. Clears. I LOT 20.-A HOUSE, GARDEN and ORCHARD called PWLL-Y-BEDW, FYNONGAIN, containing by admeasurement OA. 2n. 36J' now in the occupation of Henry David, as Tenant at Will, at the yearly rent of £3 subject to an annual charge of 2s. Cel. to the Cor- poration of St. Clears. This property is situate within one hundred yards of the Sonth Wales llailway, and may doubtless be turned to good account as building ground for the convenience of the railroad. LOT 21.—A FREEHOLD COTTAGE and GARDEN, situate near Gardde, in the Town of St. Clears, in the occupation of Mr. William Davies, Tailor, as Tenant at Will, at the yearly rent of £ 3 10s. LOT 22.—The Lease, for the unexpired term of nearly five years, of 3 well-built and pleasantly situated Dwelling Houses, adjoining the King's He.:d Inn, in the Town of St. Clears, subject to a ground rent of £2 2s. per annum Two of the Housps are let at £ 6 per annum each, one now oceu]"1ied by Mr. John PhilEps, Cooper, and Mrs. Charlotte Saer, and the other is used as an office, and worth about áOs., say in all £14 10s. per annum. LOT 23.—The LEASE OF A MALT HOUSE and PREMISES, together with TWO COTTAGES and GARDENS, now in the occupation of Mr. William Thomas, Maltster, and Joseph Thomas, Butcher, and held under a lease granted by Mr. W. N. Traherne, and Mrs. Mary Trahcrne, for the natural lives of Mrs. Charlotte Edwards, and Miss Fraucis Thomas, of Carmarthen, at the yearly rent of now let at LOT 24 —The Lease of two CLOSES of FIXE PAS- TURE LAND called PARKYPELLE and CROFT (with a newly erected COTTAGE and GARDEN) held under a lease from Mr. W. N. Trahcrne and Mrs. Mary Traherne, for the natural lives of the parties named in lot 23, at the yearly rent of jEli-t, and now let at f21 -5s. The purchaser of lot 23 will have the offer of Jot 24 prior to its being put up to auction. For a view of the Lands and Premises, and for any other particulars, apply to the Trustees, Messrs. James Rogers and Thomas Rees, Saint Clears. Saint Clears, July 1st, 1847. St. Clears is an Ancient Borough Town pleasantly situated on the banks of the Carthginning River, nine miles distant from Carmarthen. The country abounds with game, and the rivers are famed for salmon, sewin, and trout. The South Wales Railway will pass through several miles of the parish, and the Railway Station is intended to be established in the immediate neighbourhood of Saint Clears, which will present valuable opuprtuuities far huildine to 8m rxtont