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THE WAR. j
THE WAR. BERLIN, Dec. 22. The despatch that has been spoken of as having been forwarded from here to St. Petersburg on the 15th of X 0- vember, and described as urgifig the Russian Government to accept the four points, is doubtles no other than a despatch, dotted November 19, that Daron NVertlier took with him when he returned to his post at St. Petersburg, after many months' absence. The official intercourse between Russia and Prussia has bten all but suspended for a long time. Duron Werther has been here on leave of absence, and "Baron Budberg, though he has not left here once, except for his trip to Hanover, has probably not seen the King for at least six months, nor has his intercourse at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs been much more frequent. The despatch in question was a confidential one, and doubtless admonished the Russian Government to come to terms with the Western Powers; but I cannot believe that the acceptance of the four points would be the solution advised by Prussia, seeing that this Government al ways looked on them as too vague for a definitive arrangement previous to the last campaign in the Crimea, and since the failure of the late Vienna, Con- ferences and the capture of Sebastopol as perfectly super- seded as regards the very material third point On at least half a dozen occasions the King had already previously 'admonished his nephew in some such strain as the follow- iiii,, :-I' Agi-(,e with thy adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him," &c. so that it is hardly to be ex- pected that this last document will have produced any more effect than its predecessors. Everything that I can hear in this place expresses a conviction that Russia will not accept the conditions indicated by the press as those agreed to be- tween the Western Powers and Austria. Russia has not only given no overt official evidence of her willingness to come to terms, nor even any covert ofjicieux indication of similar inclinations that lean hear ot. M y last informa- tion from Vienna tells me most positively that Count Esterhazy did not take with him, when he left there for t. Petersburg,- on the 16th inst any communication of proposals put forward or suggested by Austria as agreeable to the Western Powers but that his mission is confined to preparing the Russian Cabinet for the reception of them when they shall be made. The negotiations arc still going on, but the final result of an understanding between the Western Powers, Austria, and Tuikey is not yet attained. The following extract from a letter from Berlin, under date the 28th, published in the Emancipation Bdge, confirms previous intelligence:— I can, moreover, inform you that the Ministers of the King, as well as His Majesty himself, have just renewed their effoi-ti at the Court of Russia, and their langunge i this time characterized by much firmness, and I haveevciy reason to believe that the Czar will be touched by it. Our statesmen declare loudly that the war has been provoked by Russia without legitimate motives, and, the chanccs of war having been against him, there is a double reason for him to withdraw from it honourably. They add that Prussia -will not abandon the system of neutrality she has adopted irrevocablv, even though she saw the number of the enemies of Russia increase. "No one here now doubts that Sweden will enter actively into the Western alliance It is even admitted as certain that Austria has promised efficacious assistance to the allies, in the event of the Czar rejeeting the overtures of Count Esterhazy. Public opinion hourly increases against Russia, and this reac tion is all the more painful to her as her in- fluence over the German press is a mystery to no one. The papers that enjoy her patronage have for some months past felt its inconvenience. The middle class shows a decided preference for the independent press. Although peace be ardentlv desired yet few believe in it, and many conjectures are formed as to the next campaign. We can foresee an in- vasion by the allies cf the territory of the Baltic, and which will be combined with a diversion on the Danube. The troops of the Crimen will be conducted to the mouths of that liver, and combine their operations with the 1.50,000 men that Austria can put in line. The probable results of that double attack, which they say will be executed in the month of May, are discussed with much interest. The general opinion js, that it will be decisive, and that the issue will be as fatal to Russia as it will be favourable to the plans re- specting the restoration of Poland. I cannot, of course, say how far these conjectures are well founded; perhaps the public guesses beforehand, as it usually does, the acts and even the thoughts of the Government, but I only repeat the jumours that circulate, and which are not mere gossip, as they obtain credit in certain well-informed saloons. Be this as it may, they serve, at all events, to show how public opinion points, and for this reason I think it worth while to mention them." We read in the Indenendanec Beige, under date Hamburg, December 21 Letters of the 19th received to-day from Copenhagen mention the probability of the conclusion be. tween Denmark and the two Western Powers of a treaty based in a great measure on the principles of territorial gua- rantee, and containing the same reciprocal stipulations in the treaty signed with Sweden. It is impossible to deny that the policy of the Scandinavian Governments which had maintained during those two years of maritime war a strict neutrality, has been deeply modified, as respects Russia, by the signature of a treaty of this dmription, in which it is generally believed at Stockholm that some secret clauses are inserted with regard to certain contingencies likely to arise out of the war. For the present it appears positive that Sweden—and Denmark will necessarily follow the same line of conduct-has not bound herself to participate actively in hostile operations against Russia; but, should the war recommence in 18-56, circumstances may occur which will render all further hesitations impossible on the part of Sweden. There is one fact, however, very clear-namely, that this last Power has evinced, by signing that act, a marked preference for the Western policy, and that the old alliance between the three northern rowers, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark, is virtually at an end. The French corvette D' Assas, which returned with the English squadron to Elsinore, where she underwent some repairs, has sailed for France. During the last fortnight agents of the Swedish Government purchased here a large quantity of dry tanned leather, which is said to be destined for her military arma- ments."
POLAND.I
POLAND. A letter from Warsaw of the 17th, in the Cologne. Gazette, states that the improvement in Prince PaskieivitseWs health continues, and that he is each day able to derate a greater length of time to official business. We have mentioned that an amnesty bus been accorded to different categories of political offenders in Poland but it is necessary to state that it does not extend in any way to the Polish refugees in foreign countries. The King of Sardinia has sent, through the Marquis d'Azeglio, the Sardinian Minister, the following presents to officers of the Royal navy at Portsmouth, in commemoration of his visit to that port. To Capt. the Hon. J. Denman, commanding her Majesty's yachts, a gold watch of novel manufacture to Lieut. Newcomcn, first lieutenant of her Majesty's ship Victory, who had charge of the Royal yacht Osborne, fitted out for the accomodation of the King, a set of diamond shirt studs and to Mr. Paul, commanding the steam tender Fire Queen, one of the squadron of honour to the King, a set of gold vest buttons and sleevelings. In accordance with the provisions of a new Postal Con- vention with France, the postage, British and French, (of one penny) chargeable upon newspapers posted in the United Kingdom addressed to France or Algeria, or, when they are conveyed by the French Mediterranean Packets, to any of the plaees in Turkey, Syria, and Fgypt at which France maintains Post Offices, must, on the ist January next, and thenceforward, be paid in advance, and no further charge of any kind will be levied upon their delivery. MAY COUSINS LEGALLY IARR y ?-A respectab'e woman, the wife of Mr. Soloman, an outfitter, in Uppper East Smitlifteld, to whom she had been long married, entered the Thames Police-court, on Saturday, and was about to address the magistrate, when her agitation prevented her doing so She remained some time crying, until Mr. Ingham requested her to compose herself, and not being able to do so, begged of her to «ait upon him again when she was less agitated.— After a p«R»; Mrs. Sloman said she was married to her first cousin, and her husband's brother had said the marriage was not legal.-tti- Ingham It is perfectly right and legal.- Mrs. Sloman: My brother-in-law says my husband is not bound to support me-Ir, Ingham: He will find his mistake out if your husband repudiates you or turns you out of doors. You arc the lawful wife of your husband, and he is bound to maintain you.-A smart and interesting young woman next entered the witness-box, aud holding down her head and blushing, said If you piease sir, my young man-and then stopped.—Mr. Ingham well, what of your young man He has not been false to you, I hope. Applicant: No, air but, if you please, sir, we want to be married. (Titters from the men and sly glances from the women.) Mr. Ingham "hat impediment is there to the marriage ? Applicant: Please, sir, we are second cousins, and people say it is not right for second cousins to marry, and that if I marry him it will be unlawful. Mr. Ingham: A marriage between second cousins of the opposite sexes is perfectly lawful. You can UUlrry your second cousin as soon as you like. Applicant: Oh, thank you, sir I am so glad—(laughter). The anxious fair one then hurriedly left the court, concealing a very pretty face as she best could with her hankerchief. The HEIGHT OF INGRATITUDE. Scared Individual dodging Infuriated Bull behind a Tree "You ungrateful beast you, you wouldn't toss a consistent vegetarian, who never ate beef in his life, would you ? Is that the return you make ?" AVORLDLY WEALTII. -There is a burden of care in getting riches, fear in keeping them, temptation in using them, guilt in abusing them, sorrow in losing them, and a burden of account at last to be given up concerning them. CALLING FOIt HELI\—When Dick Alma first crossed into New York State from the Canada side, he took lodgings at an inn in Canandigue. A waiting maid sat at the table with him, and Dick spoke of her as the servant, to the no small scandal of mine host who told him that in his house the servants were called help." Next the whole house was alarmed by a loud shouting from Dick of "Help! help water! water!" In an instant every person equal to the task rushed into Dick's room with a pail of water. "I am much obleeged to you, to be sure,' said Dick, but here is more than f want to shave with." "Shave with!" quoth] mine host; You called help, and water, and we thought the house was on fire. You told me to call the sefvant help, and do you think I could cry water when I meant help, Give it up," said the landlord, as he led off the line of buckets.- Joternal of Commerce. FIRST STORMING OF SAN SEBASTIAN, 1813.-A detach- ment selected from the light companies of the 38th Regi- nient and the 9ih Regiment, was placed in the centre of the Royals, under Lieutenant Campbell, of the 9th Regi- ment, and accompanied by Machel the engineer, with a ladder party, being designed to sweep the high curtain ttfter the breach was won. The attack was awful, and the rear of the column got disordered in vain Campbell (now Sir Colin Campbell), breaking through the tumultuous crowd with the survivors of his chosen detachment, mounted the ruins; twice he ascended, twice he was woaoded, tod all around bun cJWL-NØJ7Ífr.
I EXTRACTS FROM THIS WEEK'S…
I EXTRACTS FROM THIS WEEK'S PUNCH. I WANT OF MILITARY INTLLLIGFI;CE.-Lord Lucan has received another Cavalry appointment. ANOTHER PAINFUL CASE OF DISTRESS.—The Parlia- mentary Reporters of the morning papers have petitioned the Editor, to be put on the same footing as the renny-a- Line. DESTITUTION OF nuowx BESS IN RUSSIA, I Percussion locks are by no means universal in the Army I of the "first Military Power in Europe," hence has arisen, on the part of the Russian troops, a great demand, which it proves difficult to meet, for flints. Surely, if the heart of the Czar is with his soldiers, the deficiency might, in some measure, be supplied out of that. A NEW KIND OF HEAD DRESS. I Mistress. Jane, are you sure it was Mrs. Smithers who called ? Come, tell me now, how was she dressed ? Jane. Why, if you please, Mum, she was a-going to the Theayter, or a Ball, and she had on her 'cad a great big Turbot, Mum, and there was a Whale over that, Mum. HABITS OF GREAT MEN. I Lord Robert Grosvenor stops all his watches and clocks on a Sunday. Benjamin Diiraeli, Esq., generally sharpens his razor on a Joe Miller. Mr. Bright sleeps in a cotton nightcap. His socks, shirts, and sheets are likewise all of cotton. lIe carries his passion for ootton to such an excess, that, when he goes to an evening party, he will wear none but Berlin gloves. Mr. Frederick Peel insists upon his tailor always measur- ing him with red tape. Sir James Graham, when he receives a letter, cannot help peeping into it first. Mr. Gladstone cannot eat a prawn without endeavouring to divide it into three heads. Lord John talks of his children sometimes as Schedule, A, B, C, &c. CHRISTMAS WAITS. I The iing of Prussia is waiting to see what turn events in Europe take, before he ventures to decide for one side or the other. Austria is also waiting to see which way the European cat jumps. Cardinal Wiseman is waiting for the happy day when England—thanks to the Puseyites—will sign a Concordat with the Pope. Mr. Cobden is waiting for the shet of paper, by means of which he intends showing the way in which Russia should be crumpled up. Lord John is waiting for a new place. HOMAGE AT ANY PRICE. I The pertinacity with which our gallant countrymen re- main at their posts—even when all hope of success is over— has been strikingly exemplified in the case of the brave General Williams and his companions-in-arms who, after staying in Kars as long as they l could, are now in Karscerated. MUNIFICENT DONATIONS. I Messrs. Cobden and Bright sent to the Russian prisoners at Lewes a tremendous hamper, containing among other delicacies, 30 gallons of the best train-oil, 10 ditto of supe- rior Colza, 1141b. of suet (purchased at the Baker Street Cattle Show), and 5801b. (best long fours) of tallow-candles. In the course of Christmas-Day, each man had distributed to him a couple of candles, and an illumination-glass of Colza oil. Before going to bed the poor fellows sang. the Russian hymn (Cavijare di Czar"), and drank the health of their benefactors in a bumper of the exciting liquid that had been so generously sent them. I A FROZEN-OUT CLOCK. I We ,have seen with some surprise, but without much sympathy, an announcement that the clock of St. Paul's had been stopped by the excessive cold. We have no doubt that the case ot the clock will occupy the immediate attention of the City authorities and, as the cold has had the eff,?et of stopping the handa, we should not be surprised if the Corporation should order that the hands be forthwith provided with a pair of gloves. If a muff would answer the purpose, perhaps the want would be supplied by a Common Councilman. "r.
IPUNCIIE'S ALNANACK FOR 1836.I
I PUNCIIE'S ALNANACK FOR 1836. A TEMPERANCE NOTIox.- Why is a sot so generally called a drunken dog ? Is is not by reason of the habit which most dogs have of getting under the table ? THE CIIASE.—The season of 18-5(5, being leap year, will, doubtless, be memorable in the annals of fox-hunting. IRisit DEVELOPMENT.—rat and his whiskey resemble each other; they come out to most advantage in hot water." BIOGRAPHICAL.—Sir Isaac Newton was never married; he thought more of Saturn's ring than Hymen's. Why is a vacant episcopal see like a new novel ? Because the right of translation is reserved." HAPPY LAND.—An ingenuous youth said he should like to go to school in Scotland, because he understood it was the Land of Cakes. What game could never be brought to sixes and sevens ? All-Fours and Fives. MEN AND INSECTS.—The ant subsists by its own industry the uncle by that of other people. POLITICAL PARADOX.—Acts of parliament will afford in- creased provisions, but not food. ADULTERATION OF FOOD.—A Cockney wag of uncul- tivated aspirations was heard to say that bakers' bread reminded him of the middle ages, because he always associ- ated the idea of it with Hallam. CRUEL KINDNESS.—The parish would present Mr. Debbs with a silver cake-basket, and Mrs. Dobbs (it is the complaint of D.) trill ruin him in giving parties to show it.—Beware of testimonials. WHAT IS A BABY ?-Why, a Baby is a living I O U, a little Bill" drawn upon Manhood, that is only honoured when it arrives at maturity. TiiE MODERN PRETENDER TO A CROAVN.—A fashionable bonnet. LABOUR AND WAGES.—During the rain of St. Swithin, which occurs about the harvest time, it is in vain for the reaper to expect a fair day's wages for a fair day's work. SICKNESS EXTRAORDINARY.—Last week a man bolted a door, and threw up a window FOR BETTER AND FOR WonsE.-A philosopher who had married a vulgar but amiable girl, used to call his wife Brown Sugar," because, he said, she was sweet but un- refined. Another, whose wife was affectionate and stout, was accustomed to denominate her Lump Sugar." THE BLINDNESS OF FORTUNE.—It is just as well that Fortune is blind, for if she could only see some of the ugly, stupid, worthless persons on whom she showers her most precious gifts, the sight would so annoy her that she would immediately scratch her eyes out. Why does a pig resemble the best kind of magistrate ? Because he is a sty-pendiary. THE BOARD OF TRADE.—The Shopboard. Why is a successful tradesman like a lion ? Because he carries on a roaring business. SERMONS IN STONES.—A reverend gent writes a series of sermons for other reverend gents to pass off as their own, and gets the manuscript I itographed. THE HEIGHT OF Fur-r-Eity.-A tailor advertises his supe- rior Chancery suits—warranted everlasting. PLAYERS AND PAWNBROKERS.—The last resource of the poor actor is to spout Shakspere. SOMETHING FOR THE PEACE PARTY.—Where will you find a more melancholy individual than an officer in the Blues. THE LAST OF THE LoRD MAYORS.—The next lord mayor will be Finnis, with whom the civic dynasty will, in all pro- bability, be finished. A CHRISTMAS LECTURE FOR YOUNG LADIES. Dear young ladies, at this festive season of the year you may be called upon to observe the mistletoe, once sacred to the Druids. You will be pleased to remember this curious fact- from the berries of the mistletoe men make birdlime. THE CHRISTMAS Box OF AFFECTION.—A bandbox with a bonnet in it. Comparison are odious, especially on the turf. For in- stance, be content, if you are a good and a'sharp man, and have no miserable ambition to become a better or a sharper. A WRETCIL-Old Mr. Singlestick mystified a tea-party, by remarking that women were facts. When pressed to explain his meaning he said, Facts are stubborn things." I PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN 18-56. A GOVERNMENT CLERIC IN 1854 (reading a newspaper) — Attend to you directly Can't you see I'm busy ?" A GOVERNMENT CLERK IN 1856 (ha)-d at his (lesk).- I shall be happy, Sir, as soon as I have calculated the precise amount of the Legacy Duty for this good lady, to give you all the information you require. Will you be kind enough to take a seat ?" A CABMAN IN 1854.—" Call yourself a genelman ? If you can't afford to ride, vy don't you valk ?" A CABMAN IN 1856.—"The fare is very low, Sir; but still, as every sixpence is an object, I am extremely obliged to you. Be careful of the step, Sir." OFFENDED Dic.% ITY.-S)nall swell (who has just finished a Quadrille). "Ii'm thank goodness that's over! Don't give me your bre-id- and -butter misses to dance with. I like your grown women of the world !"—(N.B.—The bread-and- butter Miss had asked him how old he it-as, and when he went back to School.)
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WOMEN'S JUDGMENTS.—Women remark manners far more than characters. The mental force which might be compressed and pointed into a javelin, to pierce quite through a character, they splinter into little tiny darts to stick all over the features, complexion, attitude, drapery, ¡ &c. How often have I entered a room with the embarrass- ment of feeling that all my motions, gestures, postures, dress, &c., were practically appreciated and self-compla- cently condemned but at the same time with the bold consciousness that the inquisition could reach no further, I have said within myself, My character, that is the man, laughs at you behind this veil; I may be the devil for what you can tell; and you would not perceive, neither, if I were all angel of ligUt."—Fetter.
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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, I Ox WEDNESDAY Next, 2nd JANUARY, 18.56. BY MR. WILLIAM REES, ALL the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE aud other Effects, on the Premises of Mr. MORGAN, Dark Gate, who is declining business and housekeeping; comprising' the usual requisites of a good and usefully Furnished House, including Sitting and Bed Room, Kitchen, and other articles also, a quantity of Spirit and other Casks, Jars, and Measures, &c., used in the Shop. Sale will commence at 11 o'clock. Carmarthen, Dec. 27, 1855. J. JACOB EEGS to announce his return from the Markets with JL) an unusual variettfof Parisian and English Novelties, CHESS, GAMES, Toys, &c., for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS; also all kinds of inexpensive articles for CHRISTMAS TREES. The SHOW ROOMS will be ready for Inspection on MONDAY, the 17th inst. The Stock of BOHEMIAN, GLASS, CHrxA, and BIWXZE MODERATOR LAMPS, has been much increased. Dark Gate, Carmarthen, and Castle Street, Swansea. CARMARTHENSHIRE HUNT DINNER THE Annual Dinner in connexion with the Carmarthen- Tsbii-e Hunt, will take place at the GOLDE LION INN, Carmarthen, on THURSDAY, the 3rd day of JANUARY next. Dinner on the Table at Six o'clock. CARMARTHEN FARMES' CLUB. F I'MIE next Quarterly Meeting of the &bove Club, will JL be held at the GOLDEN Lio? INN, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd day of JANUARY, 1856. The Subject for discussion will be upon The relative Merits of Corn and Grass Farming." An Improved Scotch Plough, a Curd Mill, and A Steelyard, will be Raffled for. Dinner will be provided at Two o'Clock precisely. DAVID PROSSER, Hon. Sec. Carmarthen, Dec. 26th. 1855. CARMARTHEN BREWERY. MESSRS. NORTON, BROTHERS, HAVE the pleasure to inform their Customers, that on JL1 the 1st of November next the price of their PALE EAST INDIA, on BITTER ALE 1 will be reduced SIX SHILLINGS PER BARREL,—viz., Two Pence per Gallon. The Brewings made in the first week of OCTOBER are now in a high state of condition for being sent out, and from the great care with which the Messrs. NORTON, BROTHERS have selected some of the choicest EAST-KENT & FARNHAM HOPS of this year's growth, they are confident these Brew- ings will give to their customers the most entire satisfaction. 18th October, 1855. For Rendering Linen Beautifully White. SCORE'S IMPROVED WASHING CRYSTAL. THIS Article has been carefully prepared, and analysed Tby eminent chemists. Unlike any previous washing compounds, it contains no caustic matter. It is highly cleansing—one penny packet being sufficient for twelve gallons of water. It saves much Time, Labour, and Soap, improves the Colour, and renders hard water soft. It is particularly recommended for removing Stains from the Hands, is useful for cleansing Sponges, Coombs, Brushes, and indeed for all Washing purposes. g One trial will be sufficient recommendation. Sold in Id. Packets, and Boxes containing 150, by all Grocers and Druggists. MANUFACTORY, ST. PHILIPS, BRISTOL. Wholesale Agent for Carmarthenshire, Cardiganshire, and Pembrokeshire—MR. THOMAS PRITCHARD, LAMMAS- TREET, CARMARTHEN. KAYE'S WORSDELL'S PILLS ARE well known throughout the United Kingdom and the Colonies for their superior Health-Restoring Pro- perties, in cases of Acute, as well as Chronic Diseases, especially those arising from Impurity of Blood, Indigestion, alld Constipation. They act most beneficially on the Liver, Stomach, and Dowels, and in Constipation connected with long continued derangement of the biliary organs, termed Bilious Dyspepsia, they will be found a most wonderful medicine. For persons of Sedentary habits they are the safest and best Preventative of Costiveness, so troublesome and des- tructive to health and, indeed, to all classes of society, especially Females, Artisans, and Mechanics, these Pills are of the greatest service. In impurities of the blood they will be found efficacious and safe, not interfering with diet or avocation—and as they are composed of the finest Vegetable Substances, they may be taken by the most delicate with the utmost confi- dencc. Hundreds of cases of cure accompany each box. Prepared by John Kaye, Esq., of Dalton Hall, near Huddersfield. Sold by all Medicine Vendors, at Is. nd., 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. Wholesale Depot, 22, BREAD-STREET, London. ———————————————————————————————— THOS. H. JENKINS, JEWELLER, GOLDSMITH, WATCHMAKER, AND OPTICIAN, GUILDHALL-SQUARE, CARMARTHEN, BEGS to announce the receipt of his usual half-yearly supplv of Goods in the above branches, which consits of GOL?D WATCHES, from C5 5  0 to £ 21  0 "? 0 SILVER ditto, from £3 3 0 to. C9 9 0 All of which will be warranted accurate time keepers and of superior workmanship. The JEWELLERY comprises- Gold Bracelets, from £.3 0 0 to £7 7 0 Cameo, Silver, and Pebble Bracelets, from 5s. to C2 10 0 Gold Neck Chains, from £2 10 0 to IS 8 0 Gold Necklets, from 1:1 10 0 to £ 5 5 0 Gold Demi Guards, from C2 0 0 to 1.7 7 0 Gold Rings set with various Stones, from 15s. to JE3 0 0 Ditto set with Opals, Emeralds, Sapphires, and Dia- monds, from £3 3 0 to £10 0 0 Gold Brooches in great variety, from 5s. to £ 6 10 0 Silver and Gold Plated ditto, 2s. 6d. to 21s. Gold Studs, from 8s. 6d. to £ 4 4 0 per set Ditto Scarf Pins, 3s. to £3 0 0 COLD AND SILVER PENCIL CASES, LOCKETS, SCENT BOXES, SNU1 r BOXES, CAIW CASES, SPECTACLES, EYE GLASSES, ETC. A large assortment of Mourning1 Jewellery. Silver Spoons, Forks. Salvers, Cups, Fruit and Butter Knives, &c., &c. A very handsome and massive SILVER TEA & COFFEE SERVICE complete, consisting of Teakettle on Stand with Lamp, Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, Sugar Basin, and Cream E wer, weighing 151 ounces. Price S92 0 0 The above Stock has been selected during the past fort- night, an inspection of which is respectfully solicited, as it will be found to comprise the newest and choicest designs. 30; h Nov., 1855. SIX BELLS. COMMERCIAL INN & POSTING HOUSE, NEAR THE OLD CHURCH, Saint Peter Street, Carmarthen.  COMER respectfully informs Ute Nobility, Gentry, ? W ? and Public in general, that he has removed from the Stag and Pheasant" in Spilman Street, to the above named old established House and Premises, which he has greatly improved, fitted up, and furnished at a great expense, so as to ensure the greatest comfort and convenience to all those who may favor him with their support. The Wines and Spirits are of the best quality, while economy, attention, and the comforts of home, will be felt to rule in every department. The Posting Department will be found to be complete in all its Branches, thus enabling travellers to suit their taste or convenience. Igg4 A HEARSE, for one or more Horses, to suit the convenience of those whose melancholy duty may require its ue. Good and Roomy Stabling, Looso Boxes, Lock-up Qoach Houses, &c. Carmarthen, October 31st, 1855. VALE OF TOWY RAILWAY COMPANY. -0- TIIE Directors having made a Call of JE1 per Share, X KOTlCR IS HEREBY GIVEN, that such Call will be payable to either of the undermentioned Bankers, on or before 12th January, 1856. 5 per cent interest will be charged on all Calls remaining unpaid after that date.  & Sons. CWrthcn Messrs. Wilkins & Co. Bre? } Messrs. Wilkins & Co. Brecon cssr! I Ins o. Llandovery ) LlandUo Messrs. D. Jones & Co. Lampeter I ? VAL. L. LEWES, Resident Director. Llandovery, Dec. 19tli, 1855. PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery JL made in a cause Jenkins against Evans," all per- sons having incumbrances upon or affecting the real Estates formerly of the Rev. John Foley, Clerk, late of Elizabeth Evans, Widow, and now of James Phillips and Sarah Phil- lips, situate in the parish of Llanfirnach, in the County of Pembroke, consisting of a Tenement with Lands thereto belonging, called Trehowell, now or late in the tenure of Benjamin Gibby and a moiety of Common of Turbary (thereto annexed) in and over Llanfirnach Common a Tenement called Brynhowell, otherwise Traveller's Rest," with Lands adjoining and belonging, now or late in the Tenure of Daniel Davies; and a Tenement called Trcsine, otherwise Fynnongyffile, with land adjoining and appur- tenant, now or late in the Tenure of John Morris arc by their solicitors, on or before the 26th day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, to come in and prove their claims at the Chambers of the Master of the Rolls, in the Rolls Yard, Chancery Lane, Middlesex or, in default thereof, they Will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said Decree. Monday, the 4th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, at Twelve o'clock at noon, at the said Chambers, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating upon the said claims. Dated this 18th day of December, 1855. GEO. WHITING, Chief Clerk. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Royal Insurance Buildings, North John Street, and Dale Street, LIVERPJOL, and 29, Lombard Street, LONDON. CAPITAL-,2,000,000 IN 100,000 SHARES OF jE20 EACH. LARGE BONUS DECLARED 1855, AMOUNTING TO £ 2 PER CENT. PER ANNUM ON THE SUM ASSURED, Being, on ages from Twenty to Forty, 80 per cent. on the Premium. PERIODS OF DIVISION-EYERY FIVE YEARS. The following results were shown in the Report to the Shareholders of the Company at the last Annual Meeting, August 3rd, 1855 :— The Company has received, in Fire Premiums alone, during the year 1851, no less thau X128,459 11 4 The paid-up Capital at the date of meeting was 277,515 0 0 There is, in addition to this amount, a Surplus Fund (after paying a dividend) of 68,856 7 6 Total paid-up and invested Capital £ 346,371 7 6 MEM.—Tho above amounts arc irrespective of an ample Sum, kept apart, to cover the Life Liabilities of the Establishment. Manager and Áctuary-PERCY M. DOVE, Esq. AGENTS: Carmarthen—J. II. Smith and Co. I Bath- W. Tombs, West of England Bank Cardigan—Messrs. George and Mitchell, Solicitors I Bristol—W. M. Bennett, Bank Court, Corn-street Llanelly—Robert Dunkin, Lloyd's Agency Do.-J. C. Taylor and Co., 21, Park-street Neath—J. S. Kenway, Wine and Spirit Merchant Merthyr Tydvil—Thos. Loveridge Newport-II, Beynon, 9, Great Dock Street I Aberdare—W. S. Rampling Pater, (Pembroke Dock)-J. McLean, Druggist Monmouth—T. A. Willmma, Solicitor Swansea—William Sims, 5, Grove Place Haverfordwest—B. Evans, St. Thomas's Green Cow bridge-F. W. Smyth PoiiPridti T,iff Vale-Win. Davi3 Abcrystwith-J. Bonsall, 11, Pier-street Abergavenny—J. Jones, New Road Bath-T. Weston, Fountain Buildings Cardiff—H. T. Beck, 3, Thomas Court — — 4 T the ANNUAL MEETING of the TRUSTEES and MANAGERS of the LLANDILO SAVINGS BANK, held at A the SAVINGS.BANK, on FRIDAY, the 21st day of DECEMBER, 1855. DAVID PROTHEROE, ESQUIRE, TRUSTEE, IN THE CIIAIR. The following Statement of the Account of the Bank, made up to the 20th day of November last (as required by Act of Parliament), was read by the Actuary. Dits. THE TRUSTEES OF THE LLANDILO SAVINGS BANK. Cus. CHARGE. £ s. d. DISCHARGE. £ s. d. To Balance duo on the 20th November, 1854, By Sams actually paid to Depositors in including interest as per last Return. 34,179 2 11? Money, including Interest, within the WQ rTo Sums received of Depositors within Year euding 20th November, 18?.5 3,8/1 G1H .Ji'5 I the year ending 20th November, 1855 7,374 8 0 By Sums actually paid for management '> "g? To Interest on monies invested with within the said Year 103 2 10 ? ? j the Commissioners for the Reduction £ s. d. 2 -? of the National Debt, viz :— Balance on the General Ac- «"1 9 j Receipt B, dated 21st May. 1855 526 5 11 @ouut invested with the D itt0 ? 21st November, 1855 5S3 7 4 Commissioners for the .? To Interest on Sums drawn for by the Reduction of the Nation- ?? Trustees upon the Commissioners ? Debt, including In- ??L within the said Year 5 8 9 terest on 20th Nov., 1855 34,338 G 8 Ditto on account of Sepa- rate Surplus Fund, in- vested with Commis- sioilers 1,273 16 8 Ditto, in the hands of the Treasurer 3,041 19 10P ——————— 38,054 3 2] (A) £ 42,628 12 11? £ 42,G28 12 11$ £42,628 12 IH £42,G28 12 11! The Rate of ANNUAL INTEREST allowed to Depositors is f2 18s. 4d. per cent. E" .F' 'J" £ s. d. The Balance due on the 20th November, 18-55, brought forward 38,654 3 21(A) No. of Total Amount of Depositors. each Class. 27 Whose respective Balances on the 20th November 1855, (including Interest) did not exceed each.. 17 1 9 77 Ditto were abo-. c Rl and not exceeding ;) do. 205 12 01 98 Ditto were above 5andnotexcce.1ing 10 do. 733 17 2 j 113 Ditto were above 10 and not exceeding 15 do. 1,347 18 10J 92 Ditto.wereabove 15 and not exceeding. 20 do. 1.612 8 (j 194 Ditto were above 20 and not exceeding. HO do. 4,761 8 7a 136 Ditto.wereabove 30andnotexceeding 40 do. 4,476 7 8] 64 Ditto were above 40 and not exceeding 50 do. 2,841 9 4 86 Ditto .were above 50 and not exceeding 75 do. 5,132 16 5 31 Ditto.wereabovo 75 and not exceeding. 100 do. 2,732 8 8} 12 Ditto were above 100 and not exceeding 125 do. 1,38418 < 12 Ditto were above 125 and not exceeding 150 do. 1,647 3 41 15 Ditt0 were above 150 and not exceeding 200 do. 2,620 8 71 0 Ditto exceeding 200 — do. 0 0 0 957 Total No. of Depositors. 29,543 19 9! 1 Charitable Society 1,191 8 5} 37 Friendly Societies I 6:419 5 O?'  995 Total No. of Accounts Total Balances. 37,154 13 3 Balance invested with the Commissioners on the Separate Surplus Fund Account on the 20th November, 1855, as above 1,27316 8 38,428 9 11,4 Surplus 225 13 2j Deduct the portion tHereof reserved to meet current expenses, as directed per 23 sec. 226 21 9Gco.IV.,c. 92. 225 13 2,1 Witness our haiuls this 21st day of December, 1855. J. L. THOMAS, Trustee. N. DAVIES, Manager. J. L. POPKIN, Trustee. D. LEWIS, ditto. G. P. PRICE, Manager. T. WILLIAMS, ditto, Rev. J. GRIFFITHS, ditto. Witness,—THOMAS PARRY, Actuary. £ 2,500 of uw above Balance in the Trca&um'* iLufcU was Invested aud rc-pw Qu the 24th of Ntfyeaibetv TESTIMONIAL TO LORD DYNEVOR. THE Subscribers to this Testimonial arc respectfully informed that the Presentation of the Portrait to the Rji?_ ht Hon. Lord Dynevor, is fixed to take place at One o'clock on WEDNESDAY next the 2nd of JANUAUY, in the Town-Hall at LLANDILO. The present opportunity is taken to acquaint the Sub- scribers that the engraving of the Plate having only within the last few days been completed, the Prints will not be ready for delivery until the expiration of a fortnight, after which time they may be had upon application to Mr. George Spurrell, the Secretary, in King Street. A meeting of the Committee is requested at the Cawdor Arms, after the ceremony of presenting the Picture is concluded. GEO. SPURRELL, Secretary. Carmarthen, King-street, 27th December, 1855. CARMARTHEN MUSICAL SOCIETY. IT is intended to organise a CHORAL SOCIETY, undcr the direction of HEUR HAUPTMANN, among the Mem- bJe)_ rs of the Society and their friends, to commence after the Christmas vacation. Members and others who may be willing to join are re- quested to communicate with Herr Hauptmann, or the Se- cretary, Dr. Davison. TO SIIOPKEEPERS. To ba Rented and Occupied next March, I rTHIE LONDON HOUSE, in the Market Square, New- Tea,tle Einlyn. T?e situation is most advantageous for Business, and the House and Shop vcry commodious, Apply to Mrs. Henry Evans, Draper, Lammas Street, Cannarthen. EDUCATION. Inclusive Terms-30 Guineas per Annum. AT a very Superior and Old Established Boarding School j- for Y'oung Gentlemen, situate between Gloucester and Ross, and of easy access to Pupils travelling by the South Wales Line, there arc a few Vacancies at the above moderate charge, to include Board and Tuition in the Greek and Latin Classics; a regular course of Mathematics, French by a Resident Master, native of France, Writiug, Drawing, Merchants' Accounts, Practical Land Surveyiug, &c. The only extra is a trifling charge for the use of printed books. The system of Tuition is calculated to insure the Pupil's rapid progress in his studies. The prominence is given to Religion which its importance demands. Reports of con- duct and progress are issued quarterly, and rewards periodi- cally distributed, by which and other means a spirit of emulation is excited, and the full powers of the youthful mind are drawn into action without any recourse to corporal punishment. The French Language is made as much as possible the medium of communication between the Pupils. The Premises, extensive aud noted for salubrity of situa- tion, arc considerably less than a mile from a Railway Station. Numerous References in the Principality. A Prospectus, with view of the House and other parti- culass, on application by letter to I.L.D., Post Office, Chel- sea, London, until the 18th January. Established by the present Principal, 1833. CANAL SHARES FOR SALE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At the CASTLE HOTEL, in the Town of Brecon, on TIIUIISDAY, the Third day of JANUAUY, 1856. BY MR. WILLIAM JONES, At One o'clock in the afternoon, in the following or such other Lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale, aud subject to such Conditions as shall then be produced. LOT 1. -Four Shares in the Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal Navigation. LOT 2.—Four other Shares Í'l the same Navigation. LOT 3.—Four other Shares in the same Navigation. The Dividends paid on the above Shares for the last Three 'Years have been.at the rate of £ 6 per Share per annum. LOT 4.—The sum of X590 secured on the Tolls of the Brinore Tram Road. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Maybery, Williams, and Cobb, Solicitors, Brecon.
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TO THE I FREEHOLDERS OE THE COUNTY OF CARDIGAN. I GENTLEMEN,— rglHE death of Dr. Richard Williams having caused the Coronership of the Upper District to be vacant, I take leave to offer myself as a Candidate for that Office, and beg respectfully to solicit your support. I have the honor to be, Your most obedient servant, JNO. M. DAVIES, I Aberystwith, Dec. 26, 1855. Pa-ntyvedweii. Abcrystwith, Dec. 26, 1855. Pantyvedwen.
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I TO THE ELECTORS OF THE NORTHERN DIVISION Of THE COUNTY OF CARDIGAN. I GENTLEMEN,— A Vacancy having occurred in this Division of the County in the Office of Coroner by the decease of the late Dr. Williams, I beg to offer myself a Candidate for the appointment. It has long been acknowledged that Medical men only were calculated to fulfil the duties of Coroner efficiently, and this important fact becomes daily more apparent. An active Professional career of more than Twenty Years, with frequent opportunities, have enabled me to obtain con- siderable experience in those duties which would devolve upon me in the event of my election. I venture, therefore,- to solicit your vote and interest on this occasion. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, I HENRY BELL, M.D I Aberystwith, Dec. 27, 1855.
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Merry Christmas belongs to the past. The festival is still celebrated in some sort, but not as it was when first called "merrie." We read of it in quaint old books, and through the gloom of a dark December day the revel rout of the season, as observed long ago, puts on winsome features, and a murmur rises to the lip that it is gone away for ever. Wo like the good old English fashion of spending Christmas, and scout the stigma that a few quasi-progression- ists throw upon it. Christmas cheer and Christmas greeting fit the rough and generous John Bull, whose hearty Merry Christmas to you" reaches home to all who feel the shake of his sinewy hand. If the national character has yielded to the influence of other peoples there continues to exist a strong feeling towards our time-honoured festive customs, and the world will grow older before it dies out. This year there is mourning in the land for those who have fallen in battle and the unoccupied place at the family board is a shroud for present joy. Many a British soldier who lately united iu these festivities lays hurriedly hurried on the gory battle field, with no graven stone to tell of his heroism. lie lived for his country and died nobly for justice and liberty. This should comfort the bereaved, and bind up the broken heait. The war is uppermost in the mind, and possesses an in- terest incomparably greater than any other topic. IVinter has interposed, and the din of battle is no more heard, as if the war of elements were iiicoinpatsblo with human strug- gles for conquest. The voice of the hurricane, the drifted snow heap, and the bleak icy atmosphere of the Crimea have put an end to military operations, and during another three months nothing decisive can occur, although the Rus- sian forces are said to be in readiness for an offensive move- ment, which will be taken at the opportune moment. But this may be mere rumour, and it can be little else, for it is not probable that such an intention would bo made known. On the 9th of December an attack was made on the French position at Baga, which was repulsed with the loss of seventy killed and twenty wounded. They will, no doubt, continue to harass each other, but there will be plenty for them to do in resisting the effects of the weather to keep them from any important attack. We cannot discern any prospects of immediate peace We look in vain for pacific tendencies. Negotiations arc talked of and terms of reconciliation are laid before the Czar. This is all very well and may suit diplomatists for a time, and should any good come from it every cne would rejoice, but diplomacy hath bubbles as the waters have, and these are of them. In Russia there is no dis- position to put up the sword in its scabbard. The Czar seems determined to fight it out. To talk of pacific purposes in the midst of great preparations for war is palpably absurd. The trick has been tried often enough to be seen through. Alexander and his advisers will not listen to the league of nations so long as the smallest chance of success appears. Russia is contemptuous of the opinion of Europe; nevertheless Louis Napoleon aims well to obtain its public expression. The arrogance of the famous Romanzof on a noted occasion is that which sits upon the brow of the Autocrat. What he said is so characteristic that we cannot forbear its repetition. L' Enrope no dira rim," exclaimed Romanzof, Qu'est VEurope? Qu'cst elle, si ce n'est entre voits et iiousf" So it is now. In nations as men "a haughty spirit comcth before a fall." How forcible are right words. Notwithstanding all this the Cabinets of England and France arc addressing more than one State with the view of a defensive alliance, and their efforts will in all likelihood accomplish the purpose aimed at. An important war council will shortly be held at Paris for the purpose of concerting measures for the next campaign, and if we judge correctly from the preparations now being made in England and France, before another year goes out the doom of many granite fortifications will be sealed. But we must not be too sanguine for hope is:no sooner fledged than it mounts up loftily.
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C ARM ART H ENSHIRE. On Sunday last the Lord Bishop of St. Davids preached in St. Peter's Church on behalf of the Model and National Schools in this town. After the service a collection was made which amounted to eleven pounds. TESTIMONIAL TO LOUD DYNEVOR.—By advertisement in our publication of this day, it will be seen that the arrange- ments for the presentation of the testimonial to the Right Honourable Lord Dynevor have been completed. The presentation will take place on Wednesday next, at a meet- ing to be held for the purpose at Llandilo. Oil Christmas day the Lord Bishop of St. Davids preached in St. Davids Church to a large congregation, and afterwards assisted at the communion service. TOUCH NIGHT. On Christmas eye this reprehensible celebration was again sustained by a number of children carrying torches through the streets, and the exhibition of fire works, but the practice is rapidly dying out and in a few years hence will be as it should now be a thing of the past. THE THEATRE.— On Friday last there was a morning performance at the Theatre, under the patronage of Mrs. Jones, Pantglas, who, with several distinguished visitors, was present. The severity of the weather prevented a large attendance, as during the day we were visited with a perfect snow storm. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—The usual finance committee in anticipation of the Quarter Sessions for this county was held on Thursday, in the Town Hall, when the various bills to be presented to the court were examined. The magistrates present were—Viscount Emlyn, M.P., R. G. Thomas, Esq., and J. Lloyd Price, Esq. The Lord Bishop of St. David's has with his accustomed kindness forwarded through Messrs. Morris, Bankers, £3 for the relief of the poor debtors and prisoners in the Carmarthen gaol. Christmas-day was suitably observed in this town by the suspension of business, and the celebration of religious worship in the various churches and chapels. The weather was unpropitious for all out door recreation, as it rained heavily throughout the day. THE musical service in St. Peter's Church on Christmas Day surpassed anything we have ever heard, and attracted the admiration of every person in the sacred edifice. Dr. Wastfiold outshone his former self, performing his part on the organ to perfection and the choir, which has been entirely instructed by him, sang beautifully. The Pastoral Syni- service consisted of—Opening Voluntary, Pastoral Sym- phony," from Handel's "Messiah"; Chant, "0 come let us sing (Dr. Dupuis) Gloria Patria" (Dr. Wastfield) "Te Deum," from the service in "E" (Jackson); "Jubi- late," from ditto (Jackson) Anthom for Christmas-day (E. J. Westrop); Hark the Herald Angela gng (J. Til- leard) "Responses" and "Gloria" (Jackson); Sacramental Hymn (Loder)- These pieces were all exquisitely rendered, bringing out tho powers of the orchestra in a manner which was little expected. It was a triumph for the Doctor, whose speedy removal from the town is the theme of general regret. REMOVAL OF ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE.—A petition from from the inhabitants of this town, praying Her Majesty to refuse her sanction to the removal of St. David's College, has been forwarded, through the medium of D. Morris, Esq., M.P., to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for presentation to Her Majesty. It is numerously and respectably signed by the tradesmen of the town, and also includes the names of the worthy member for the borough, the respected mayor, and other magistrates. CAIIMAKTHEN PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on Saturday last in the Town Hall, before Capt. David Davies, Dr. Lawrence, and Grismond Philipps, Esq. John Jones and David Harries, Vachddu Treleach, and Henry Thomas, Nantyci, Merthyr, were charged by Adah Thomas, Penybont, Newchurch, with riding on their carts on the highway, but the complaints were withdrawn previous to the time for hearing them. James Stephens, Wernbolawhyad, appeared to answer a complaint for assaulting Thomas Wil- liams, Llwynmawr, Llanddarog, who stated that on the 12th inst. as he was returning home from Llanon fair, defendant took hold of the bridle of his horse and turned it back towards the village and threatened to strike him. Thomas Jones gave corroborative evidence. John Griffiths entered more into detail, and stated that he was on the road at the time the assault was committed. Defendant shouted out to to complainant Twin pliis y poena," and he responded "uSlI'iIel Deafol, you ask for your father." This salute preceded the assault. William Thomas's evidence was in every respect similar. Defendant was required to enter into recognizances to keep the peace for six months with oue surety. CAKMAIITIIEN POLICE CourT.-At the Town-hall, on Friday last, before W. Morris, Esq., Capt. David Davies, E. II. Stacey, and Lewis Morris, Esqrs. The Court was principally occupied in thq disposal of an application for an order of affiliation, the only other case being a charge of drunkenness against a suspicious character, who gave the name of John Wilson, who from the evidence of P.S. Thos. Buckley, appeared to have visited several houses in the town under pretence of being a French Polisher, in search of employment. His practice was to offer some varnish or other fluid used in cleaning furniture, which it was pre- sumed from his conduct afforded him an opportunity of preparing for a robbery. Two men, equally suspicious, who bore him company, remained in the street, while he entered the premises and their stealthy behaviour attracted attention. On being apprehended the defendant was loqked up in the station-house for drunkenness. He was unable to give a satisfactory account of himself, referring the magistrates to certain persons in Swansea, where he stated he had lately resided and was well known. Buckloy was directed to make inquiries in Swansea, and the defendant was remanded until the result was known.—On Saturday, before Captain Davies, defendant was again brought up, when Serjeant Buckley stated that he had visited Swansea and ascertained that the defendant had lived theie for some time, but was a questionable character. Under these circumstances he was reprimanded and discharged. John Sullivan alias Davies was charged with deserting his wife and family, whereby they became chargeable to the parish of St. Peter's. Mr. Evan Richards, relieving offier, proved that defendant's wife and children had received parochial relief since the 26th of October last. Defendant, who was apprehended by Serjeant Buckley in Swansea, pleaded no legal excuse, and as this was not the first offence he was committed to prison for three months.-On Thursday last, before E. H. Stacey, Esq. Richard Williams waa charged by P.S. Thomas Buckley with being a deserter. Defendant admitted having at one time been connected with the Monmouthshire Militia, from which he obtained his discharge ten months ago. He was unable to produce his discharge, which lie said was at his home in Dowlais, He also admitted having deserted once a considerable time since. Defendant was committed to prison to await orders from the War Office. A CHRISTMAS GLFT EROM THE CRIMEA.—Nathaniel Hop- kins, Esq., assistant surgeon on board H.M.S., the Royal Albert, sent home to his parents at Caemawr, Llandilo, a very interesting parcel of relics found by him after the capture of Sebastopol. It contained a Russian musket and bayonet with belts, a splendid Turkish pipe, and a walking stick. The musket was found in the ruins of the Redan, with the point of the bayonet sticking out under the debris of the re- doubtable fortress. It bears the dates 1849, 18.50, and some other figures and letters stamped very legibly in various places on the barrel. The walking stick was picked up in a bomb-proof cellar under the Redan, which had been occupied by one of the Russian officers. These were sent home by the T?/'a and were safely received at Caemawr on Monday last, just in time to make a very acceptable Christmas show to Mr. Hopkins' fi-iende. THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. Saturday last being our Christmas market, there was a splendid display of beef and mutton. We have never seen better meat, it was not over- burdened with fat but such as would bo most acceptable at table, which is after all the fairest test of quality. We are tempted to mention some that particularly excelled, but it would bo ungenerous to do so, as the greater part at the stalls was of the primest quality. The supply was large, but a ready sale was effected. We do not remember to have seen less poultry on such an occasion, but the diminished supply ia attributable to the dealers who went through the county du- ring the week and bought up all they could find for the English markets, and an enormous quantity was sent off by train on Saturday.