The Welshman

SANITARY PRECAUTIONS. rn. ""ye Can be no doubt that the most active sanitary pare* .P"»ti.°M have been of late adopted in this town and "e?ghlbourt,ood On Friday last an influential meeting Wa i. in the Council Chamber of the Shire Hall, at ? h? ?? resolved that it was not only necessary but expedient that a public meeting should be forthwith %Uvened There could be no doubt that direful dis- tresexi8ted, and that prompt remedial measures were ?- QISlt, and accordingly it it was determined that a Mention of the inhabitants should be called together. Accordingly on Monday, at 11 o'clock there were teent:-John Lewis, Rsq., Mayor, Col. Love, C. B., 4j.or ?"kinson, Capt. Mann, Rev. D. A. Williams, G V Williams, Rev. E. Pugh, D. Prytherch, W. B. G»J! T. C. Morris; J. G. Philipps, J. Jenkins, R. M. D *'68' J. B. Edwardes, J. J. Stacey, C. B. Norton, J. Iten, M. D., H. Lawrence, M. D J. Howell, J. ?hes, E. H. Stacey, Esquires, &c., &c. !he Mayor, in opening the business of the meeting,  that all present must be aware that the intention  which they were assembled together was to effect the rel''e? f of the poor. Those labourers of the town who II ? '? the receipt of merely 7s. or 8s. per week had lot "?ch chance of securing luxuries or even of par- ?,. "8 of a superfluity of the necessaries of life. (Hear.) jje ^sted, therefore, that every person would co-ope- t to render assistance in order to alleviate the distress ? Present so prevalent amongst the poor. tta 1rytherch, Esq. moved a resolution to the effect tta IU ln consequence of the great distress existent among the poorer portions of the town, and in order to fortify the "habitants of those districts against the inroads of the prevailing epidemic, a public subscription be at once lered into. Capt. J. G. Philipps seconded the proposition, which agreed to nem. con. Dr. Lawrence moved the appointment of a number of "bntlernen to make applications for subscriptions t "toughout the town and neighbouring parishes. Mr. Prytherch was sorry to see so few persons pre- lent, but had anticipated that such would be the case, and was therefore inclined to think that the proposed assistance should have been given through the medium Q the poor rates. c1 The Rev. D. A. Williams said that there could be no doubt that the source alluded to by the last speaker was e most legitimate from which to derive aid for the ror. A public subscription was in effect a tax upon the benevolent for the benefit of the stingy whereas, by a liberal application of the Poor Law Act, ample provision for the wants of the poor might be obtained. be knew there was a very general feeling throughout the town that recourse should be had to the Board of uardians before adopting the expedient of a public 8Uuscription, Mr. Prytherch remarked that although the meeting  inten e to comprise the inhabitants of other loca- ii ties than the parish of St. Peter's, yet he observed freely any one present from the adjoining parishes, ? they must inevitably benefit largely by the proposed IU Seri tion. Dr. Bowen objected to an increased poor-rate upon the ground that the distress of the farmers would not '41"w them to contribute their quota, many of them eing as destitute as those who were recipients of the ?jrlkte. They could barely live in the present times, and it *ast° relieve them from a share of the taxes that a 11 snpt¡on was proposed. He was not desirous of bPanng the stingy, but in many cases the aid afforded the Poor Law officers would not come with sufficient e«ty, and the party attacked with disease could not be relieved in time. There could be no doubt that there Wlts great qnantity of distress and disease in the town, *nd u it was to dissipate this that he recommended that n immediate subscription should be entered into. Ir, Hughes, surgeon, observed that disease had ex- flibited itself at Petisarn, John's Town, and Abergwilly. Dr. Bowen added that it was most frequently dis- cernible in places where great proverty was apparent, *here intemperance was practised, or in damp, low, ill- "entilat ed localities. It was imperative that a subscrip- -tioll should be forthwith entered into, but before it was 50ne he should like it to be defined clearly who WHe to be the distributors and recipients of the money. The ■worth^ Doctor added emphaticaUy In every instance ere there h b I. 1:1 II *here th?? ??" a public subscription in this Hall, tbp he?n ?? "? "? the public has been abused." He then gta that disease had made itself apparent in p ?'?yen?P, Ffynondrain, Glangwilly, White MM'-n l'.and', AbergwHty. 1 The Rev. D. A. Williams admitted that there could e no doubt as to the character of the emergency or the necessity for due precautionary measures, and insisted that the system he proposed ought to be adopted, and that if renewed energy and liberality were practiced, eneficlal results would ensue. r The Rev. T. Williams drew attention to the amount  distress and disease in the neighbourhood of Llan- web.. "?ch. D. Lloyd TeCOMmended house to house biting, naming that out of 13,000 cases of cholera ??tioned in the Times, only 30 had terminated fatally. 11" believed it would be requisite to remove every resi- ?t under the Bank. Mr. Hughes considered it as essentially necessary to prevent disease that all persons should be removed from the locality in question. Mr. Prytherch asked if the wooden house of refuge vi as constructed. Mr. Hughes said it could only hold 12 persons when finished. Dr. Bowen suggested that Col. Love could get tents 1n which to place the residue of families afflicted. Col. Love mentioned that he had no doubt if official Application was made to him that he could induce the Secretary of State to grant the use of tents. A discussion then ensued, from which it appeared that the main requirements of the poor were extra clothing Jlnd food, especially in the districts of Llanllwch and ■Abergwilly The Rev. D. A. Williams and Col. Love concurred in ugesling that public dispensaries should be established 1n various parts of the town. Mr. E. H. Stacey considered that two classes of inha- bitants were likely to require relief under the new ar- rangement—first, those who when taken ill had no olher resource than parochial relief to appeal to-and 8econdly, thuse who by honest industry could support themseh-es, but were not able to afford payment for medical relief. In each of these cases it was requisite to render assistance, and therefore a subscription became "ecessary. During the time that a relieving officer could be sent for, the patient might die, and he really thought that additional medical officers ought to be appointed. Dr. Bowen wished to ask Mr. Jeffries whether in case of death arising from neglect, the medical officers would be responsible. Mr. Jeffries and Mr. G. Thomas replied that if neglect on the part of any official was proved, that party would be liable to indictment. After some further discussion, the following districts .Were nominated, the collectors of subscriptions for each, being District No. 1.—J. Hughes, Esq., Surgeon, Venerable Archdeacon Bevan, Rev. D. Lloyd, and John Howells, Esquire. District No. 2.—E. H. Stacey, Esq., Surgeon, John Longmore, C. Brigstocke, and R. Gardnor, Esquires. District No. 3.—Dr. Lawrence, Valentine Davis, S TWdretv, and R. M. Davies, Esquires. District No. 4.—J. Rowlands, Esq., Alderman Webb, and B. Jones, Esquire. District No. 5.—W. James, Esq., Surgeon, H. Nor- ton, and J. Adams, Esquires. District No. 6.—J. L. Williams, Esq., Surgeon, J. L. Philipps, and J. B. Jeffries, Esquires. District No. 7.—J. Jenkin Esq., Surgeon, W. G. Thomas, and Job Jones, Esquires. District No. 8.—Dr. Bowen, J. Lewis, Esq., Mayor, G. Harries, and E. B. Jones, Esquires. District No. 9, including John's Town, and Allty- cnap—Rev. T. Williams, CaptainEdwardes, and Mr. Ceo. Goode. District No. 10, comprising Abergwilly-Rev. Mr. Pugh, and Messrs. Lewis and Griffiths, Churchwardens. District No. 11—comprising Pensarn and Llangun- nor-Rev. Mr. Griffiths, J. T. Alcock, Lewis Morris, and J. B. Davies, Esquires. District No. 12—including Ffynnondrain, L. Evans, Asq., and Mr. Thos. Griffiths, Pentrehydd. Capt. Edwardes moved that non-resident landlords be app lied to for subscriptions. This was seconded by T. C. Morris, Esq., and carried lie?il. con., Dr. Bowen remarking that three-fifths of the income of the county went to non-residents. After some further conversation it was arranged upon the siisigestion of Mr. J. J. Stacey that the medical gen- tlemen should distribute the relief by order upon the Treasurer 11 in kind." The Rev. D. Lloyd moved, and Mr. Prytherch se- conded a proposition that the Mayo; act as Treasurer. This was agreed to, and it was also arranged to that Messrs. Morris and Sons, be requested to receive sub- scriptions. to Mr. Hughes proposed that Mr. R. Stacey be solicited to act as Secretary to the Committee. The Rev. T. Williams having mentioned 'hat the iea Party in aid of the Llanllwch schools had been Postponed, a vote of thanks to the Major was carried on the proposition of Mr. Prytherch, seconded by Capt. Philipps, and the meeting separated. On Tuesday a meeting of the Guardians of the Union was held, at which a letter from the Poor Law Board was read, stating that they were anxious to allow any payment for extra medical assistance which the Board of Guardians might accede to. A resolution was ac- cordingly arrived at, by which the payment of I guinea per diem to Mr. James was rescinded, and it was arranged that the town should be divided into 6 dis- tricts, and that each of the medical gentlemen attending these districts should be paid 2 guineas per week. A' a meeting held on Wednesday, both Mr. James and Mr. Stacey repudiated the idea that the sum pro- posed was a proper compensation for medical men, the former resigned his appointment, and the latter stated that he would attend the poor gratuitously as he had done for the last 20 years. Eventually, 6 districts were appointed, in each of which medical attendance was secured. On Thursday the medical gentlemen met in the Town Hall and chose their respective districts. We have the satisfaction of recording that during the previous 48 hours expiring at 11 o'clock on Wed- nesday morning, there was not a single death in the town, which has a population of 12,000 inhabitants. One death only occurred yesterday from any cause.

We are gratified to learn that the gentlemen who were appointed at the public meeting held on Monday last, to solicit subscriptions for the relief of the ex- tremely necessitous in the neighbourhood, have met with general encouragement, in some instances the response to the appeal has been very liberal. We are informed a list of contributors with the amounts sub- scribed will be published next week SEASONABLE BENEVOLKNCE.—On Tuesday last Capt. H. L E. Gwynne, of Pontcarreg Cottage, deposited JE5 in the hands of Mr. James, Surgeon, for the relief of the necessitous in Alltycnap, and the sum of E10 was anonymously placed at the same gentleman's com- mand for a like purpose. We need scarcely say that it would give us sincere pleasure to chronicle the name of the donor of the latter amount, but intuitive delicacy teaches him that charity unemblazoned is most effica- cious. At a meeting held in the Town-Hall, yesterday, Mr. Wilton was appointed one of the municipal assessors, in lieu of Mr. Wm. Jones. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY.—The Bishop of St. David's whilst passing through Liverpool on Wednesday last was seized with a severe attack of cholera. We are happy to state that on inquiry at the George Hotel to- day we were informed that his Lordship had so far re- covered as to be able to leave the town. -Tiniet.-[His Lordship arrived at Abergwilly Palace in good health on Tuesday evening.-ED. W ] CARMARTHEN BOAT RACES.—We have much plea- sure in referring our readers to an advertisement in this day's Welshman, announcing a Regatta on the river Towy under the stewardship of J. T. Alcock, and Va- lentine Davis, Esqrs. We congratulate the promoters of the sports on the selection of these gentlemen, whose names are a sufficient prestige for fair play, and we doubt not that in a future publication we shall have to record a most satisfactory gathering." CARMARTHEN POLICE.-On Friday last before John Lewis, Esq., Mayor, and E. H. Stacey, Esq., Benjamin Richards, of Abergwilly, was charged on the informa- tion of Mr. Superintendent Kentish with furious riding on the 13th instant, thereby endangering the lives of passengers on the highways. Fined 10s. and 10s. 6s. costs. An affiliation case was then heard and dis- posed of. ACCIDENTS.—On the early part of last week a severe accident befel a poor man, a native of Chester, of the name of Alexander Egerton, who was making his way on the Witland road leading towards Cardigan, by get- ting up on a cart laden with culm, when he fell down and the wheel passed over his leg, crushing the bones in a frightful manner. Mr. Crosswell was immediately sent for, who with great skill and judgment adjusted the broken fragments, and from all appearance, according to the time, is in a favourable way of recovery.—On Saturday last, Mr. John Thomas of Pantrase, in the parish of Llanboidy, was violently thrown from his cart, the horses having ran away with the same, causing a severe compound fracture of the leg, and when picked up it was found that both bones protruded. C. L. Crosswell, Esq., Surgeon, of Llanboidy, was imme- diately sent for, who reduced the fractures, and did everything that was necessary, but we are sorry to say he is in a very precarious state. INQUESTS.—An inquest was held on Friday last, at Llanelly, before Wm. Bonville, Esq., on the body of Mary Hughes, an infant, accidentally run over by the wheel of a cart which fractured her scull, and proved fatal in a very short time. The jury returned a ver- dict of accidental death. The foreman remarked on the dangerous practice of drivers *of carts riding through narrow streets, instead of walking at the head of their horses.—Another inquest was held by the fame coroner, on the body of Thomas Thomas, inarinp;, a native of St. Clears, who was on the Thursday pi iH'ioas suddenly seized with sickness in the stomach, r er partaking of a hearty dinner. He was in the act of f-Iling to the ground when a friend caught him in his arms, and he expired instantly. The jury returned a verdict of died by the visitation of God. The de- ceased was of temperate habits, and enjoyed good health, and was much respected by all who knew him. AN INQUEST was held at the Black Lion Inn, Cily- cwm, on Friday, the 17th instant, before John Prothero Lewis, Esquire, deputy coroner, for the eastern division of this county, on the body of James Thomas, aged II years, the son of a poor labourer residing at Caeroeffy, in the parish of Cilycwm. Deceased had been missed since the 8th inst., and was supposed to have fallen into a small stream called the Rhaiadr, on that day, near the confluence of that stream and the river Towy. The body was found in the Towy by Mr. Morgan Price, of Cwmgwynne, about 7 or 8 miles below the spot where the poor fellow is supposed to have been drowned. The body having been identified and evidence taken of its beii" £ found in the manner stated, the jury returned a verdict of Found drowned." WINDING-UP OF RAILWAY COMPANIES.—There are at present in process of being wound-up under the pro- visions of the Joint Stock Companies' Act and the su- perintendence of the various Masters in Chancery, 52 railway companies, amongst which are, the Glocester, Aberystwith, and Central Wales Railway the Hereford and Merthyr-Tydvil Junction Railway the London, Bristol, and South Wales Railway the Cambrian Grand Junction Railway, and the Cameron's Coal brook Rail- way. Original allottees in all these schemes are liable to become contributors under the provisions of the act. WFSLRTAN METHODIST STATIONS, 1849-50. We subjoin the appointments for our own and adjoining counties THE FIRST SOUTH WALES DISTRICT. I (EXGI.ISH PllEArillNG) n I I I Swansea Joseph Pratten, Joan u. Avery; a van Parry, Supernumerary. ???"?S'oseph Fletcher, John Osborne, Joseph Spencer, '???Orch.rd Sen., Paul Orchid jun Carmarthen- John Morgan, Alexander T. ?ei.r; Thomas Warren, Supernumerary Haverfordwest—William Bytheway, Aaron Langley William Williams, 1st, Supernumerary Joseph Pratten, chairman of the district. William Bytheway, riuancial secretary. I THE SECOND SOUTH WALES DISTRICT. I (WELSH PREACHING.) I Merthyr Tydvil—Rowland Hughes, Ebenezer Morgan. Ci iekhowell-O,vell Owen, Lewis Williams. Cardiff-Henry Wilcox, Joseph Jones. Cowbridge—John Rees. Brecoii-Tiniotti), Jon(- Llandilo—Evan Richards; Morgan Griffiths, Super- numerary. Carmarthen — Thomas Jones, 2nd, John Herbert; Hugh Hughes, Supernumerary. Swansea—Robert Williams, William Hughes, Evan Hughes Supernumerary. Cardian Robert Owen, Richard Evans Griffith Hughes, Supernumerary. Aberystwyth—John Lloyd, David Jones, 2nd. Machynlleth—^William Rowlands William Evans, Supernumerary. Llanidloes—^Benjamin Roberts, Book-Steward; John Jones,,3rd;-Editor Edward Jones, 1st, Supernumerary. Thomas Jones, 2nd, chairman of the district. Isaac Jenkins, financial secretary. FACTS FOR AGRICULTURISTS, In Wales the price of cattle is the evil comphined of, and many persons ignorantly think the depression is caused by the vast imports of foreign beasts. Mark the facts of the case. Imported in six months, Jan. 5th to July 5th. 1847. 1848. 1849. Oxon and bults. 10,898 9,091 5,817 Cows. li),6a 8,653 6,420 Cahes 3,558 5,882 6,568 C a l v e s Sheen! 30:?0 28,010 29,268 Lambs. 1,;)72.. 271 313 Swine and hogs 208.. 438.. 411 Total 61,989 52,345 48,797 Of what are strictly called cattle,- ana oi wnicn the greatest glut has been experienced in the home market, the quantity imported in the present year is less than half that imported in 1847. It will be remembered that there were no complaints as to prices in that year. The abme figures are given from the table of the Board of Trade, and therefore may be relied on as correct. -?

PEMBROKESHIRE. The Lord s of the Admiralty are expected daily at the Itoyal Dock Yard, on their annual visit of inspection. THE CHOLERA.—In anticipation of any attack of cholera, the Board of Admiralty have directed the Triumph, one of the Lazarettes at Milford, to be re- slioved to Pembroke Yard, and moored off that estab- lishment for the accommodation of the arsenal, the garrison, and the town in general if requisite. This service was performed on Tuesday last by the Prospero steamer, and she is now off the Dock Yard, being fitted up as a Cholera Hospital. Happily not a single case has occurred in that town or neighbourhood. The most prompt and early attention to the first appearance of diarrhoea or relaxed bowels alone insures safety from cholera. J LAUNCH AT PEMBROKB.—The Octavia, 50 guns, a sister ship to the Arethusa and others, was launched at the Royal Dock Yard, Pembroke, on Saturday. In consequence of the highly favourable state of the weather a much larger concourse of spectators assem- bled to witness the imposing spectacle than on many recent occasions. Everything went off in the most sa- tisfactory manner and with successful issue. The dog shores were knocked down about six o'clock, and im- mediately afterwards she glided in the most majestic manner into the waters of the peaceful haven amidst the thundering of cannon—the dulcet stains of the dock y—d battalion band, and a deafening burst of huzzas that reverberated along the spacious roof until the very wrpkin reminded. Her principal dimension are Length, extreme. 180 0 Ditto for tom?ge ^oz 1? Breadth, extreme. 52 8 Dittofortnnnage. 52 2 Ditto moulded 5l 4 Depth in the hold 16 3 Burthen-2, l.) tons. When coppered and jury rigged, for which purpose she is now in dock, she will be removed to Plymouth and commissioned. The Arethusa, lately launched at Pembroke, is nearly completed in her jury rigging, and will shortly proceed to Plymouth to be commissioned. FISHGUARD,-A' circumstance deeply tinged with shame and inhumanity occurred at this place on Tuesday last. A poor man by the name of Scourfleld, arrived from Merthyr, a few days ago at the house of a relation with his wife and family, one of which was sinking fast from the effects of consumption-the boy died, aged 4 years. Scourfield not being possessed with the means of purchasing a coffin, applied to a relieving officer, who refused to grant the request the result was the carrying of the poor child's corpse, some three miles, with scarcely a covering, and placed in the church porch, waiting for interment, to the great disgust of the inhabitants, and had it not been for the kind and wonted humane disposition of the Rev. Henry Nathan, the minister of the parish, the corpse would have been consigned to its last resting place in the state described. But such was not the case, this charitable minister and guardian of the parish immediately ordered a coffin at his own expense, and during the evening performed the funeral rites amidst a large concurse of people, who were by no means short in pouring forth execrations agstinst the relieving officer. It is to be hoped that the Board of Guardians will seriously consider the affair and not only reprimand the relieving officer if deserving it, but also exonerate the Rev. gentleman from the expense he so humanely and voluntarily incurred.

f CARDIGANSHIRE. I CARD I GANS HIRE. The members of the Cardigan Cricket Club have considerably improved in their play, and a judge of the game might with justice say the club could furnish a very tolerable eleven. CARDIGAN REGATTA.—The gentlemen in this town have recently been stirring with considerable spirit, and appear anxious to encourage healthful and ex- citing amusement. A few gentlemen having recently made arrangements for a Regatta, on Monday last about a dozen sailing boats and small yachts with their various crews assembled near Penryn Castle, one of the seats of Thomas Lloyd, Esq., of Coedmore, for the purpose of a preliminary match in order to test the qualities of the different boats. Amongst the boats which took part in the race may be mentioned those be- longing to Thomas Davies, Esq., Thomas Morgan, Esq., R. D. Jenkins, Esq., William De Winton, Esq Cap- tain Williams, and Capt. Davies. Capt. Blythe's boats was also there, but did not on this occasion sail. The race was appointed to take place about four o'clock, but owing to want of proper management the start was not effected until nearly six, at which time twelve boats, gaily trimmed, started from below Gobert, for Kemes point. The weather was not very favourable as there was little wind, and a strong current running against the course at the time. After a short time it became evident to those on shore that Mr. R. D. Jenkins's boat would be the winner, the others having fetched away too far to sea, and ultimately the gallant little craft was the first back to the starting point, but she was unable to complete the distance owing to the strong tide and dearth of wind. It would be useless to offer an opinion as to the comparative merits of the boats, and as there is to be a Sweepstakes Regatta in a short time, we sus- pend observations we, however, hope that in the forth- coming match the best boat will win. There was a very respectable and numerous company assembled to, witness the sport. ABERYSTWITH. ARRIVALS AT THE BELLE VUE ROYAL HOTEL.—Right Hon. the Earl of Stradbrooke, Viscount and Viscountess Seaham, Right Hon. the Earl and Countess of Lisburne, Crosswood Park, Lord Vanghan, and the Hon. Mr. Vaughan, Lady Henry Russell and party, Lady Lucy Vaughan, and Miss Simpson, Lord Ribblesdale, the Baron de Rutzen, Sir George Beaumont, Bart., Sir John and Lady Edwards, Greenfields, Machynlleth, Hon. W. Vaughan, Birch Grove, Henry Hoghton, Esq., High Sheriff of Cardi- ganshire, Captain Barrington Browne, Lieut. Henry Townsend 14th Dragoons, John Boultbee, Esq., and Mrs. Boultbee, Noyadd House, Mrs. Wm. Lewis, M. s. and Miss Pugh, Llanerchyddol, Welshpool, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones, and Miss Jones, Triewfrew, Mrs. and Miss Morray, Rev. H. N. Goldney, Wootten, War- wickshire, Rev. T. Compthwait, Mr and Mrs. H. Bright, Leamington, Warwickshire, Mr. and Mrs. T. It. Williams, Old Bank, Newport, Mr. and Mrs James Davies, The Garth, Monmouthshire, Mr and Mrs R. Ogilby Moore, Wesbourne Terrace, Hyde Park, London, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, London, Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Powell, Craig-y-nos, Brecknockshire, Mr. and Mrs. Wright Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Browne, Mr. and Miss Crawford, R. Houghton, Esq., J. Leech, Esq., Charles Gifford, Esq., Andrew Durham, Esq., Messrs. Coventry, Graham, Franks. Walters, Dixon, Ditchett, Evesan, Arnold, Jones, Roberts, Redgrave, Morgans, Williams, Rhys, Peters, Brothlewait, Scott, Johnson, Lloyd, Sampson, and Littlehales.

I TIVY SIDE AGRICUTURAL SOCIETY. The annnal meeting of the above Society for the show of Stock the distribution of prizes to successful compe- titors, deserving labourers, farm servants (male and female); and awards for draining, &c., was held on Friday last, at Newcastle-Emlyn. The dinner was at the Salutation Inn-presided over by Thomas Davies Lloyd, Esq., Bronwydd, with Mr. John Parry James (the worthy secretary) acting as vice. The company was extremely small, there being a very great deficiency of landlords. Those only that ho- noured the tenant farmers with their company on the occasion, were-James Bowen, Esq., Troedyraur, W. H. Lewis, Esq., Clynfiew, W. P. Lewis Esq., Llysnew- ydd, J. Boultbee. Esa.. Novadd. R. J. Dansey, Esq., Glanyravon, W. H. Howells, Esq., Glaspant, and the Rev. H. L. Davies, Troedyraur, with a few of the lead- ing agriculturists of the county. R. J. Dansey, Esq., is to be president for the next year. The subjoined are the prizes awarded. DRAINING. For the best drainage, not less than 300 perches, E3, to James Davies Vronlas. For ditto, not less than 200 perches, Z2, to James Evans, Duffryn Iaith. For ditto, not less than 100 perches, 91 10s., to the Itev, H. Lewis, Troedyraur. For ditto, not less than 60 perches, no competitor. STOCK. For the best cart stallion, E2, to Mr. Evans, Llwyn- cadfawr. For the best cart brood mare, with a colt at her foot, El Is to Mr. Evans, Llwvncadfawr. For the best black bull, £1 10s., to Mr. Davies, Cil- fallen. For the best bull of any breed, El IOS., to Mr. Howells, Pantygwenith. For the best pair of yearling steers of any breed, £2, to James Bowen, Esq., Troedyraur. For the best two-year-old heifer of any breed, 91, to Mr. Davies, Cilfallen. For the best yearling, do., JEt, to James Bowen, Esq., Troedyraur. For the best ram, long wool, El 10s., to Mr. Evans, Llwyncadfawr. For the best do., short wool, JE1 10s., to W. Lewis, Esq., Clynfiew. For the best pen of five ewes, exceeding two years' old, El 10s., to W. O. Brigstocke, Esq., Blaenpant. For the best pen of five ewes, under two years' old, El 10s., to W. Brigstocke, Esq., Blaenpant. For the best boar, large breed, JE1, to Evan Davies, Llanborth Mill. For the best boar, small breed, E I, to W. Lewis, Esq., Clynfiew. For the best sow, large breed, JE1, to Samuel Jones, Newcastle Emlyn. For the best sow, small breed, JE1, to R. J. Dansey, Esq., Glanyravon. PRIZES FOR COTTAGERS' GARDENS. To a cottager (paying E2 2s. annual rent) who shall have cultivated his garden in the cleanest and most productive manner, JE1 5s., to Mr. D. Evans, Pentre, Penboyr. To next ditto, JE1 JE1, to Daniel Lewis, Quarrey, Newcastle Emlyn. To next ditto, 15s., to David Jacob, Parkgwaidd, Llandygwydd. 0 To next ditto, 10s., to David Davies, Pentre, Penboir. To next ditto, 10s., to David Jones, Abuarad. LABOURERS, FARM SERVANTS, &c. To a hired servant in husbandry who has continual longest in his master's service, or at the same place, £ 1' to David Jones, Panteinon. To ditto the next longest, 10s., to John Davies' Steddon. To a woman servant as above, £ 1, to Anne Owen, Pantygwenith. To ditto the next longest, 10s., to Anne Davies, Pen- lancycn. To a labourer who shall have well brought up the greatest number of legitimate children without parochial relief, except in case of sickness-W. Evans, Bettws, (objected to.) To the female who shall produce the best specimen of me's woollen stockings of her own knitting, either white or grey, not less than three pairs, 10s., to Sarah Williams, Capel Evan. To the second ditto, 7s., to Anna Jones, Trewen. A pen of yearling ewes, belonging to Mr. Evans, Llwyncadfawr, were most highly commended by the judges, and also a black bull, the property of W. L4wis, ,q, Clynfiew.. FIRST DRAGOONS.—John Inglis Jones. Gent., to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Stocks, promoted, Aug. 21. CARDIGAN ST. LAWRENCE FAIR.-Tliis annual fair took place at Kilgerran on Tuesday and Wednesday last, and on both days the weather was remarkably fine. A great number of farmers attended, and the supply of stock was very good, much expectation having been formed as to the result of this fair but the demand was limited, and that at very low prices, and such as to show anything but a rise fioni the state of depression under which the farmers of this county have recently been labouring. The complaints are everywhere the same, dull sales, and low prices." -r- -J'

GLAMORGANSHIRE SUMMER ASSIZES. I ( Continued from our last.) I TUESDAY, Au., 17. I John Burke, aged 20, labourer, was acquitted on a charge of having maliciously wounded John Hughes, at Merthyr Tydvil, on the 121fi March. Thomns Deere, aged 37, weaver, was charged with having stolen, on the 10th of July last, one piece of timber, value 3s., the property of David John, at Lantwit Major. Sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for three calender months. Catherine Stew, aged 22, singlewoman, was sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for two years, for having burglariously broken and entered the dwel- ling-house of David James, and with having stolen a silk handkerchief and other articles, his property. WEDNESDAY. I The learned judge entered the hall at nine o'clock. Mary Jones, aged 40, pleaded guilty to the charge of having stolen a pair of boots and one pair of women's cloth boots, the property of David Jones. Sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for three ca- lendar months. John Giffin, aged 44, labourer, Edmund Burke, aged 26, labourer, and James Meschall, aged 36, weaver, were charged with having burglariously broken and en- tered the dwelling-house of John Coghlin, and stolen four loaves of bread and other articles. Sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for twelve calen- dar months. Thomas Rosser, aged 17, labourer, was indicted with having feloniously made an assault with intent, &c., on a child named Grace David, aged ten years. The grand jury ignored the bill. Margaret Evans, aged 28, singlewoman, was charged with having feloniously stolen from the person of Henry Jones a leather purse, containing 2s. 6d., his property. The jury instantly acquitted the prisrftier, and the learn- ed Judge said-—" Henry Jones, whoever keeps such company as this, must not put the county to the ex- pense of paying his expenses. It is quite enough to be burdened with prosecutions of another character. Let that girl be discharged; and let Henry Jonta pay his own expenses." George Latigharn, aged 20, railway labourer, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing 151bs. of flour, value Is. 6d., and one bag, value three-pence, the property of Patrick Macarthy, and was sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for one calender month. John M'Coombe, charged with having feloniously stabbed John Williams, near Neath, on the 7th of July, with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm, was found Guilty, and sentenced to be transported for fif- teen years. There was another indictment against the prisoner, arising out of the same transaction, charging him with having assaulted Mary Deer, with intent to do her grievous bodily harm. John Rees, alias James, aged 28, labourer, was charged with having feloniously and unlawfully inter- married with one Catherine Lovell, his former wife Mary Evans being then alive. The jury found the pri- soner guilty. Sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard 'abour for 7 calendar months. Ebenezer Thomas, aged 18, labourer, charged with having stolen one blue cloth jacket, value 5s., the property of Daniel Evans, was sentenced to be impri- soned and kept to hard labour for 1 calendar month. William Hopkins, labourer, and William Jones, sawyer, were charged with having feloniously broken into aad entered a warehouse, and stealing therein two sides of bacon, value 20s., the property of M. John Michael, Esq., Mayor of Swansea. Jones was sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for 2 years and Hopkins to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for 12 months. Lucy Pearce, aged 18, single, was charged with having stolen 5s. 6d. and a tobacco box, the property of Thomas Davies. The prosecutor did not appear. It appeared that there is a warrant out against him and he was afiaid to appear to give evidence. The prisoner, was acquitted. Joseph Ilailes, aged 26, railway labourer, was ac- quitted on the charge of having stabbed John Long, with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm. George Ballinger, aged 34, baker, charged with having broken into the dwelling-house of Samuel Tho- mas, and stolen 6s. 2d. in copper, was sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for 2 years. Rachael Jones and John JVilliams, were charged with having broken and entered the dwelling-house of Thos. John, in Newton Nottage, and stealing a deal box, a pair of gloves, and other articles. The prisoners were found guilty, and sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labonr for 12 calendar months. Mary Dowd (wife of Dennis) was charged with hav- ing, on the 23rd of July, stolen a piece of bacon, the property of Moses Jlars is. Sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for 6 calendar months The court rose at a quarter to 7. THURSDAY. No true bill against Wm. Fowles, charged with hav- ing stolen Is. 10d., the property of Joseph Edwards, the prisoner being his clerk. The remainder of the prisoners were tried in the Grand Jury Room, before Mr. Sergeant Jones. On the civil side a ludicrous scene took place. On two of the cases being called neither attorney nor wit- nesses were in attendance when required. The first cause, "Williams against Thomas," was called on-a jury was empanelled and sworn but it was found the parties concerned were not ready. The attorneys were sent for—one of them was at length found-counsel were not ready-witnesses could not be found, and the court was entirely at a stand-still. The second cause wa. called on but in that also no one was ready. His Lordship then said, after waiting with great patience for some time, Is there any cause ready for trial that anybody is ready in ? Begin at the bot- tom of the list, I will take any cause that can be tried. Another delay ensued. At length Mr. Chilton entered the court, and said he understood Mr. Sergeant Jones was in the second cause, "Evans against Prothero," The Judge Where is he? Whe e is his junior? Surely a gentleman of his rank in the professiou must have a junior? Mr. Chilton: I believe, my lord, Mr. Nicholl Cartie is with him. Mr. Nicholl Came: No, I am not I have no brief, and know nothing of it. The Judge: Well, then, is no one ready in any case ? r n Oh yes, my lord, I am ready in every case irt which I am concerned. Mr. T. G. Phillpotts then entered the court, and handed a brief for the defendant in e cause Of Evans against Protheroe" to Mr. Ni- en., Carne-a circumstance which caught the Judge's < ye. an 1 induced him to animadvert upon the delay. 14 \\a'j crated that Mr. Sergeant Chadwicke Jones was very unwell, and could not possibly come into court for some time. Mr. Evans, Q.C., was then sent for, when he informed the judge that in the cause Phillips and Sanders" the attorney and witnesses had not arrived. The Judge I shall be very sorry to strike all these causes out, but I must do it unless we can go on with something. Jir Chilton I shall certainly give my clients notice, my lord, that I am obliged to attend in a very different capacity, next week because it is entirely the fault of the suitors that this delay occurs. Mr. T. G. Phillpotts I understood that another cause would have been taken first. The Judge You had no right to understand anything of the kind. You ought to have been ready the first day of the assizes, whereas you have only just given a brief to counsel. The Judge to Mr. Evans: Is there any cause in which you are ready ? Mr. Evans My Lord, Evans & Protheroe" and Richards and Evans" are the same. The Judge So I understand. Another pause then ensued, in which judge, barris- ters, and all present stood looking at each other. The judge suggested that the list of special jurors should be called over. It was found that only one was in attend- ance. His lordshipëseemed astonished and bewildered. He then asked whether either party in Evans against Protheroe" would pray a tales. Mr. T. G. Phillipofts My lord, we have an order of the Vice Chancellor to object to common jurors from Mer- thyr. Mr. Chilton No such thing, my lord. [Turn- ing to Mr. Phillpotts.] Produce the order. Another long pause took place, during which the judge seemed perplexed. He suggested that Mr. Sergeant C. Jones should be sent for, as he must have completed his toilet by that time." Mr. T. G. Phillpotts I have sent for him, my lord. The Judge Well I cannot help it, the case must be called on. Three of the common jurors who had been sworn were then directed to leave the box, but to remain in court-their places were supplied by three special jurors who had by this time arrived, and the second cause was taken without further delay. Evans v. I,)-othe)-oe a?id a?tothei-In this action Mr. Chilton, Q.C., and Mr. Thos. Allen appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Sergeant Chadwicke Jones (of the Home Circuit, who had been specially retained) and Mr. Nicholl Carne for the defendants. Mr. Thomas Allen having opened the pleadings, Mr. Chilton addressed the court and jury. He ap- peared on behalf of the plaintiff. Mr. Chilton, after proceeding at considerable length with his observations on the case, concluded by expressing a confident hope that the result of this investigation would be a verdict in his client's favour. Mr. Nicholl Carne then said lie had accepted a brief in this case, on the understanding that Mr. Sergeant Chadwicke Jones would be present to conduct it. He had just received a message from him to say that he was notable to come into court he (Mr. Sergeant Chad- wicke Jones) trusted that his lordship would adjourn the case for two hours. After a desultory conversation on the subject, it was arranged that the case should be adjourned for two hours. The Judge then said-Are they ready in the first cause now ? Are people out of bed in that cause yet ? This ought to be called The Do-nothing Assizes" I be- lieve we have wastd more time here in doing nothing than has been occupied with business. Mr. Spinkcll,- How is it your witnesses are not here ? Mr. Spinkett They have been here, my lord, and are gone away and the plaintiff himself is gone to look for them. The Judge: Are they gone to put)lic-liouses ? Public-houses are the chief places of attraction here. Mr. Benson: My Lord, Mr. Spinkett's witnesses sleep in the country, on account of the sanatory condition of the town. The Judge People sleep here, too. They are never awake here. (Laughter.) The dominion of Morpheus is here undisturbed. (Loud langhtpr,) Another long interval of idleness, during which the under-sheriff had seven messengers running from inn to inn and place, trying to find counsel, attorneys, special jurors, and witnesses. At length Mr. Spinkett arrived, breathless with haste,—" The witnesses are come, my lord." (Laughter.) The Judge: 1 am very glad to hear it Now go and get your counsel; and then, per- haps, we shall be able to move. (Laughter.) Mr. Chilton, who had left the court, was sent for. When lie came in, the J uùe said to him-It seems, Mr. Chilton, the witnesses do not sleep in Cardiff; it is not sufficiently wholesome for them it is only fit for judges and counsel. (Loud laughter.) I sleep over a mudbank—(laughter)—the stench of which is perfectly pestilential. Mr. Chilton- There is something very unpleasant going on, now, my lord, under the court. Mr. Benson: They are melting tallow. The Judsie Oh, this is a perfect nosegay to what I am forced to endure every night. (Loud laughter.) The stench I suffer from is perfectly pestilential; and it will take a great deal to remove the impression it has made upon me. 1 am not afraid of it, but still it is not pleasant. Williams v. Thomas.—Mr. Chilton, Q.C., and Mr. Benson were for plaintiff attorney, Mr. Spinketl. Mr. Nichol Carne for defendant attorney, Mr. Red- wood.— This was an action to recover the sum of £35, the price of cattle alleged to have been sold by plaintiff to defendant. It occupied the court for several hours, but did not contain a single feature which renders it necessary that we should notice it at length. The jury were locked up for many hours. Ultimately, after the judge had left the hall, they returned a verdict for the plaintiff damages, f6. Phillips v. Sa?iders,-This action was settled by con- sent, and a verdict for £ 100 taken for the plaintiff. The counsel engaged were Mr. Evans, Q.C., and Mr. Thomas Allen and Mr. Chilton, Q C and Mr. Nicholl Carrie. Milton v. Purton and others.-This was an action of trespass, in which Mr. Chilton, Q. C., and Mr. Lloyd Hall appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Nicholl Carne for the defendants. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff; damages, £25, Attorney for plaintiff, Mr. Dawson for defendant, Mr. Langlev. SECOND COURT.—THURSDAY. (Before JIr. Sergeant Jones). IVilliam John, 40, labourer, in a very debilitated state of health, was indicted for stealing, on the 11th July, a pair of cloth trowsers, the propety of Thomas Jones. The prisoner pleaded Guilty, and was sentenced to two months's imprisonment. Lot Samuel was charged with having, on the 14th February last, struck and wounded one John Davies, with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm. Sen- tenced to three months' hard labour. Attorney for prosecution, Mr. E. G. Smith for the prisoner, Messrs. Perkins and James. Sarah Williams was charged by Thomas Williams, a labourer, with robbing him of two half crowns last week. Acquitted. Andrew Callaghan, 23, labourer, was charged with having uttered a forged order for the payment of four shillings, with intent to defraud Samuel Thomas, his employer. Sentenced after receiving a serious admoni- tion, to 12 months' imprisonment with hard labour. Sarah Davies alias Sarah London, wife of Thomas Davies, was arraigned for stealing, on the 16th July, two sovereigns and a half-sovereign, the money of John Barton. Sentenced to be transported for seven years. Benjamin B. Btissell, 35, labourer, was charged with having forged a promissory note for L40, with intent to defraud Francis Langley. Sentence—Twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour. George Williams was charged with having, on the 7th July, obtained under false pretenses one horse col- lar and one bridle, from Mr. T. Powell, saddler, New- bridge. Prisoner obtained the goods (as he stated,) for his master, Mr. Davies of Merthyr. Verdict—Guilty. Sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. The same prisoner pk-aded guilty the previous day to the charge of stealing a horse, and was sentenced to be transported for freven years. Thomas Meredith, charged with forging a bill for £6 10s., with intent to defraud Thomas Thomas, was found guilty and sentenced to twelve months' imprison- ment with hard labour. FRIDAY. This morning the learned Baron took his seat on the bench at 9 o'clock. The examination of witnesses in the case of Eflmu v. Protheroe was resumed, and occupied a large portion of the day. The case being of no public interest, and having been brought into court on three previous occa- sions, it is unnecessary to give a detailed account. At the conclusion of the examination of the plaintiff"s wit- nesses, Mr. Serg. C. Jones (of the Home Circuit) ad- dressed the jury on behalf of the defendant, and after- wards called numerous witnesses. Mr. Chilton then replied on the vhole case on the part of the pliintiff His lordship having succinctly summed up the evidence, the special jury retired, and on their return into court returned a verdict on all issues in favour of the plain- tiff. This is the third verdict he has obtained iu the -same cause. Thomas v. Williams and another.—In this case Mr. Serj. H. G. Jones and Mr. Lloyd Hall 3ppeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Nicholl Carne for the defendant Williams the other defendant, Marsh, being unrepre- sented. The plaintiff was a sub-contractor on a portion of the South Wales Railway, situated at Maindee, near Newport, and brought this action against the defendants, who were contractors on the line, to recover the sum of jE47 is. 6d., the balance claimed on a contract. The de- fence was that the work had been badly executed, and was not in accordance with the specification. The parties likewise disagreed respecting the admeasurement. Several witnesses baving being examined on both sides, and the respective counsel baring addressed the jury, the learned judge summed up the evidence.- Verdict for plaintiff for the amount claimed. Griffith v. Stothert and another- In this case a verdict was found in favour of plaintiff for E165 odd. SATURDAY. The business commenced this morning at 9 o'clock. Earl Dunraven v. Llewellyn —(Before a special jury.) —This was an action brought by the plaintiff, as a lessee of the duchy of Lancaster and lord of the manor, against the defendant, William Llewellyn, Esq., of Court Coleman, for the purpose of recovering possession of a portion of mountain land, consisting of 218 acres, and known by the name of Cefnyfraichyrhydd," which plaintiff contended was vested in him as lessee of the duchy. The trial lasted the greater part of the day, at the termination, the jury found a verdict for the defendant, deciding that the land in question was his private pro- perty, and not a portion of the common. This concluded the business of the assizes, and Baron Piatt left Cardiff for London the same evening.

At Swansea Fair, on Wednesday last, there was a short supply of both horses and cattle. The demand was limited, at the same low prices which have ruled for some time. There were not many fat cattle shown, the price being from 4jd. to 5|d. per lb. Pigs were in demand, but the price was rather low. Fat sheep sold at from 4jd. to 5d. per lb. NEATH.—CHOLERA.—This terrible epidemic appears to have left the town altogether—we have not heard of any fresh cases for the last week. Mr. Wm. Powell, formerly of the King William, died on Thursday, the 16th instant, aged 45 years, but he had been ill nearly a fortnight "previous; one man also died at Aberdu- lais this week, but was attacked with dissentery the early part of the previous week. NEATH.—The harvest has been commenced for some time in this neighbourhood, and is now becoming gene- ral. The crops are heavy. BRITON FERRY, WEDNESDAY.—It is reported that the Cholera has re-appeared at this place, and that four deaths occurred there this morning. VALE OF NEATH R\II.WAV.—'The half-yearly meet- ing of this company was appointed to he held at Bristol, on Thursday, under the presidency of Viscount Villiers, M.P., chairman of the company. The chairman and other directors and officials attended at 1 o'clock, the hour named but, as the meeting of the shareholders of the Great Western Company was held at the same time, and the shareholders in both lines being nearly identi- cal, the interest attached to the proceedings of the Great Western Company prevented a sufficient number of members being present to form a meeting, and after waiting one hour the meeting was dissolved The report stated that the directors regretted to inform the proprietors that the two last calls remained unpaid upon a considerable number of shares. They had already been compelled to take proceedings against some of the defaulters, and however painful the task, they fdt themselves bound to continue those proceedings in every case in which there would be a reascnabJp chance of success, the forfeiture of shares ther 1, c-d being a course which should "n1l' 'je reported to in the ex- tremity. 1 be appo; itujent of four diTer-OTs by the South Wales Company would have to be made at this meeting. The directors were in communication with the South \» ales Company with the iew of securing the most convenient station accommodation at Neath. The audited account showed the total receipts to have been £ 138,328, and the receipts for the past half-year £ 29,084- The total expenditure amounted to L121,,558, and the expenditure for the half-year to £.50,294, and and the balance in hand E16, 769. The engineer's report stated that the works were proceeding on some portions of the line very satisfactorily. The necessary works for effecting a convenient junction with the South Wales Railway at Neath were in active progress.

How small a number are there of the compa- ratively few favoured by capricious fortune, who do not, with an obstinate ingratitude for the benefits bestowed upon them, throw life's best and dearest trea- sures in a vain and often fruitless chase after blessings often existing in imagination Even when tangible and attained, they serve only to show their inefficiency for happiness and, as if in revenge for this, we often ob serve but small possessors of the world's best treasures enjoying a content and happiness beyond al! price, vainly grasped at by fortune's more brilliant favoui-ites. Mr. George Trafford Heald, the husband of the no- torious Lola Montes, was for some time a gentleman commoner of Corpus Christi College, of which he ap- pears recorded as a member in the Oxford Calendar for the years 1847 and 1848, but left the university without taking a degree. THE BATTLE OF THE GAUGES.—The London and North Western Railway Company charge the Bucking- hamshire Company no less than E22,000 as their share of the expenses incurred in the celebrated battle of the gauges. LONGEVITY OF SOLDIERs.-Althouizliexi)ooedto many privations, and to every variety of climate, there are now 500 claimants for medals for the battle of Maida, fought in 1806. ILLEGAL MEDICAL PRACTICE.—A conviction was obtained at the County Court, Petworth, on Friday last. against William Morris, for practising as an apothecary without the certificate of the Apothecaries' Company. Penalty, f20 and costs. THE ORiNoco.-This immense river is about to be navigated by the vessels of the steam company, and, it is said, to the extent of 1700 miles. Here is another world almost, to be brought within the bond of com- merce and civilization — Literary Gazette.

To the Editor of the Welshman. SIR,— esterdav was the day of Appeal against the Assessed Taxes at Carmarthen, and many persons who came to the Town Hall confident, from the justice of their cause, of a successful appeal, returned disappointed through some point of law of which they were ignorant. I, myself, am one I was surcharged for a dog cart on which I had my name, profession, and place of abode, painted in legible letters, which the person who lettered it informed me were in accordance with the Act of Par- lianietit but, to my surprise, my cart was taxed, because the letters icere noi of the right description. Two other cases of a similar kind came under mv notice. I believe the Commissioners, desirous of enforcing the spirit of the law, would have exempted liS, but the Surveyor would pertinaciously adhere to the letter. My object in making this known is not to complain of the grievance, since it cannot be remedied, nor to enquire whether the acute Surveyor merelv does his duty or ex- ceeds it, but to caution those who may be as ignorant of the requirements of the act as I was, and to proffer them the advice which I received too late, viz., to secure Mr. Corbett's inspection of their vehicles before they use them. And more especially I would advise those tradesmen who may be employed to put the names of the owners on their carriages to ascertain their duties more correctly, that persons may not, through their neglect, be saddled with JE3 5s., plus 10 per cent. as I and others were yesterday. These remarks may be deemed impertinent by some, but if it be the means of preventing others falling into the snare, I shall be satisfied. I am, Sir, yours most respectfully, A TAX-PAYER. Abergwilly, August 23rd, 1849. A TAX-PAYElt.

To the buitur of the H elshman. THE PUBLIC HEALTH. Sin,—hen cleanliness is so indispensablv necessary and so generally urged upon all classes of society at this awful period, it is pleasing to witness on the one hand that the object in many places is so strenuously and laudably carried out; while on the other hand it is most painful to see in other localities the inhabitants and proprietors of houses so insensible to the inevitable danger as to counteract the injunctions of humanity, and the prescriptions of medical men but where ob- stinacy prevails, toleration should not be extended and we trust that the names of all these receptacles of filth will soon appear in your weekly periodica!, and act as a timcly caution against its fearful and fatal consequences. Tregaron was lately under consideration, and we hope that the hint was beneficially attended to, Now we must come to the village of Llanddewibrcfi-a sham work of clearing manure from the roadsides has been partially done, and to the credit of a respectable trades- man of the village, be it said, he has thoroughly exe- cuted his duty, but let all the inhabitants co-operate in clearing and openi ng all the other stagnant pools and gutters, and let the proprietors of houses for the sake of cleanliness, good order, and decency, erect water closets for their tenants, and so distinguish them from the brute creation. I am, Sir, yours truly, VERITAS. Llanddewi-brefi, Aug. 20th, 1849. Yn.ITAs,

CARMARTHEN CORN RETURNS. AUG. 18, 1849. Total Quantities, Wheat, 56 quarters, 3 bushels; barley, 0 quarters, 0 bushels; oats, 0 quarters 0 busheis. Prices per Quarter.—Wheat, 41s. 9d. barley, Os. Od., oats, Os, Od. CARMARTIIEN.-Beef, (per lb.) 4d. to 6d. Mutton 5d. to 6d. Veal, 4d. to 6d. Lamb, 5d. per lb.; Fresh butter, (24 oz.; Is. 3d. Salt ditto., 6^d. Ducks, Is. Od. to Is. 9d. each eggs (per doz). Gd. cheese, 28s. per cwt.; chickens, Is. 8d. per couple, po- tatoes, Id. per lb.

CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. Abstract of House Surgeon's Report for the week ending Augiist 23, 1849. OUT-L'AL IKNTS. I IN-PATIENTS. Remaining since last ) 51 H.pmainin since last 1 9 report. ( report. ) Admitted since 6 Admitted since. 1 Died 2 57 Died 0- 0 Di?charncd relieved 8 — b?chnr?fdcurt'ci..0—0 ltemaHnn 47 Hentahnng. 10 Medical Officers for the Week. ?7t!</tc?/ O?eft'? /b?' </<c H'?e Hughes. COMMITTKE. — Mr. W. George Thomas (in the chair), Messrs. T. C. Morris, Geo. Levies, Chas, Brigstocke, J. Longmore.

LATEST PRICES OF RAILWAY SHARES. ———— Price W Share. £ s. d. London and North Western £100 sh £100 pd 130 0 0 Great Xl'estern: CIOO sh £100 pd 77 0 0 Midland Counties £ 100 pd 63 0 0 London and South Western £.j0 sh £ 50 pd 34 0 0 Great North of England E]OO pd 228 0 0 South Wales £ 50 sh £ 38 pd 18 0 0

PRICES OF THE FUXDS AT FOUR O'CLOCK EACH DAY. Bank Stock Th !Fri. |Sat.!Mo [Tu. W. BankStock t99?199?199?99??00l99 3 per Cent. Reduced 92^ |92| i92j ;92| 92^ ;93J 3 per Cent. C{)nols 92? 92? i92g :92g 9219:3 India Bonds.???.') 78 !78 !78 74 ?73 New S? per Cent 93? 93? ,94 1939 )93i!H Bank Long Annuities jSJ 8| 8i ;S| India Stock >55 j255 — 255 — Exchequer Bills 47 p 49 p IS p 49 p 125.j, t7 p

BIRTHS. On the 17th inst., at Picton House, in this town, the wife of Philip Fowke. Esq., of a daughter. On the 21st inst., at Glandulas, in this county, Mrs. Nicholls, of a daughter. On the 14th inst., at Uplands, near Swansea, the wife of Major Courtenay Philipps, ot a daughter. Last week, at Fishguard, the wife of Mr. Thos. Lloyd, Ropewalk Lane, of a daughter, still-born. MARRIED. Last week, at Llanboidy Church, by the Rev. John Evans, Mr. Joseph Thomas, of Blaidbwll, in the parish of Llanfirnach, to Miss Sarah Phillips, daughter of Mrs. Phillips, Farmer's Arms, Llanboidy. On the 19th inst., at All Saints' Church, Southampton, by the Rev. W. A. Newnham, M. A., J. W. C. Hughes, S. C. L., New Inn Hall, Oxford, to Sarah Anne Macdo- nald, only surviving child of the Rev. James James, Vicar of Llanbadarn-trefeglwys, Cardiganshire. DIED. On the ]6th inst., of cholera, (within a week after the death of her husband, who died of the same ePidemi(').1 Mrs. Howells, ?widow of the late Mr. John lit .?c)ts, of Lan, in the parish of Hansamtet. Glamorganshire, and iormerly of Tirpwll, in the parish of St. Ishmael, in this county. On the 13th inst., after a long illness, aged 66 years, James Thomas Grove, Esq., of Brunswick-place, Swansea.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. CARMARTHEN.—Arrived, the Phoenix (s.), Jackson: Talbot, (s.), Ings Hero, Oak- ley, from Bristol: Trio, Williams, from Penzance, with sundries Anna Maria, Morgan Bett and Peggy, Mevrick Wel- come, Thomas Providence, Bevan Industry, Thomas, from Penclawdd, with coaJs. Sailed, the Talbot (s.), Ings Phoenix (s.), Jackson Hero, Oakley, for Bristol: Gloucester Packet, Jones, for Gloucester, with sundries Bett and Peggy, I-leyrick Welcome, Thomas, for Llanelly Providence, Bevan, for Llanelly, with ballast. CARDIGAN.—Arrived, the United Friends, Lewis, from Milford: Anne and Mary, James: Hope, Davies, from Pembrey: Peggy, Davies, from Neath: Commerce, Da- vies Charming Nancy, Evans Leech, Industry, Evans: Bee, Daniel Ocean, Morgans Juan, Williams Good Hope, Thomas Royal George, Edwards lloyal Oak. Davies: True Briton. Morris, from Saundersfoot Ann, Bevon, from Llanelly. Sailed, the Victoria, Lewis, for Llanelly: Zenith, Young, for Swansea Elizabeth, Evans, for Bristol Tivy Lass. Harries, for Cardiff: Cygnet, Davies: D.ivi J. Lewis: Hopewell, Davies: Sophia, Roberts, for Liver- pool Rapid, Bevan, (or Milford: Fame, Nicholas, for Glasgow: Lively, Thomas, for Newquay: Pomona, Jones: Amity, Lewis, for Cardiff: Sarah, Timothy, for 1 Bristol. PORT TAI.BOT.—Arrived, the Elizabeth, Jon<*s Dev.-1 Lemin: John and William, Owen: Hibernia. Piicr I Eliza Ann, Morgan Charlotte, Williams, from hurroM Carl, Miller, from Cardiff: Par, Brunt, from Pitr M tn- net Davies: Elizabeth. Jenkins Three Brothers, Wil- liams, from Llanelly: Marys, Rees, from Hayje: Pilot,! Thomas: Castle, Watson Mary, Griffith, from Swan- sea: George and Harry, Flavan Leighton, 1 ugh. from Youghal Swan, Green, from 1* almouth Ruby, Join s, from Tenby Talbot, Ings, from Bristol: Sisters, Pope, from Devoran Cousins, Evans, from Neath: Gratnude, Dugdale Swift, Keys, from Brixham ProvicU nce, Griffithi, from Dublin: Eliza, J.'m, from Neath. Sailed, the Charles, Hanlon Pilot, llamond, for Newport: Merchant, Clancey, for Porthcawl Rambler, Ridler, tor Saundersfoot Allihies, Peters Xerxes! Williams: Jane. Lulv Rival, Jones: Industrv, Jones: Friends. Davies, for Liverpool Talbot. Ings, for Bristol Eiiza. Richards, for Neath: Carl, Miller, for Hamburgh: Par, Biii.t, for Par Magnet, Davies. for Llanelly Dove, Letnin, for Amlwch: Marys. Rees, for Cardiff: Pilot' Castle, Watson, for Swansea: Swan, Green, for Devoran J'lhy, Jones, fur Carnarvon: Mary, Giit- fil-Iii;, for Swansea.

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