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CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL.
CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Mon- day last in the Council Chamber, when they were present, essrs. J. L. Philippa (mayor), E. II Stacey, Geo. Goode, as. PUddicombl', Lewis Morris, Geo. Davies, John Adams, John Thomas (maltster), William Warren, Walter Lloyd, James Rowlands, Valentine Davis, John Thomas, and Dr. Lawrence. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, some conversation arose respecting the site of the manure heaps, and the suggestion to have two places instead of one, but no definite result was arrived at. Mr. Goode said the Council had for many years made rates for the purpose of paving and re-paving the streets, but he had never seen any report from the Surveyor as to the materials in hand or the manner in which they had been used. He then at great length detailed the system adopted by the County Roads Board, which he strongly recom- mended to the Council. The Surveyor explained that a system very nearly re- sembling that described by Mr. Goode- had been in use from the first, and the statements were always produced at the Meetings of the Council, but nc. one publicly noticed them. Mr. Goode having examined the statements, which the Surveyor at once produced, recommended some additions to them for the purpose of greater explicitness and the Council approving of them, the Surveyor was directed to attend to the suggestions. A highway rate of tenpence and a general district rate of ei, ghtpence in the pound, based on the estimate approved of at the last meeting, were formally ordered. Mr. Lewis Morris stated that he and Mr. Warren having been appointed to complete the preliminaries for improving the street at the end of Wood's Row, he had communicated with Mr. Johnes, the owner of the garden, a portion of which was required to widen the street, and in reply Mr. Johnes had consented to sell the strip of land on condition that the expense of purchasing should be defrayed by the Council, and a good substantial wall built in lieu of that to be removed, referring them for further details to Mr. Waltr-r Lloyd, who would be in a position to treat after inspecting the plan of the proposed improve- ment. He merely reported progress, and in a short time would be able to give further information. Mr. John Thomas rose to propose a person to make out all the rates of the borough under the control of the Coun- cil, and in doing so said that at the last meeting he named Mr. Brodribb as a fit and proper person for the appoint- I'lent but having more maturely considered the subject, he was now of opinion that the Town Clerk was the proper person to make out the rates, and in this conviction he was confirmed by the fact that under the old regime the Clerk made out all rates. He was aware that the Town Clerk deceived no salary for the duties he performed as clerk to the Local Board of Health, and he did not desire to increase his duties without remuneration When the Collector's salary was under discussion great stress was laid upon the labour of making the rate, representing it as a formidable portion of the Collector's duty. Now, if they could ascer- tain the value of those duties, deduct it from the Collector's salary, and add it to the salary of the Town Clerk, no in- justice would be done, while they secured the services of a responsible person. He therefore moved that the Town Clerk make out all the rates of the borough. The Town Clerk reminded the Council that all rates wore made on the basis of the poor rate assessment, and in the event of his appointment he should have to follow the Collector, who himself made the poor rate, and thus the object they had in view would be defeated. Mr. John Thomas could not suppose for a monent that the Town Clerk would adopt any error of the Collector. Mr. Walter Lloyd remarked that, if appointed, they should hold the Town Clerk responsible for every error. The Town Clerk bad no alternative; he should be obliged Implicitly to adopt the poor rate assessment, whether erro- neous or not. Mr. Walter Lloyd contended that the poor rate assess- Blent was not to be blindly followed, being merely the Principle to guide. The Town Clerk said that the Act of Parliament was specific on the point, and in obedience to its provisions the assessment must be adopted, whether right or wrong. Mr. Warren could not understand how the assessment ??let(?d the accuracy of the rates. It was true the assess- ment must be followed but as the rates differed in amount, the person who made up the book would have to abide by hIs Own calculations. Mr. Goode thought they had begun at the wrong end, as It ? ? the poor rate the mischief lay concealed. Mr. >Tn homas was surprised at these objections after the resolution entered upon their books at the last meeting. Were they to enter uPon the question de novo f Mr. oode reiterated his objection that if anything was wrong it was in the poor rate, and he would repeat again what he had frequently said, that St. Peter's was the only parish in the Principality where the poor rate assessment was not periodically audited. The parishioners he supposed did not think it worth while to look into these matters, and if any errors existed they had to thank their own negli- gence for it and they should remember that the assessment on which so much depended, was sltprcd every quarter. Mr. John Thomas replied that they had no control over the poor rate, and the circumstance of the assessment being erroneous did not do away with the advantages de- rivable from the duties of collector and assessor being im- posed upon two persons instead of one. It was anomalous for the collector to make his own rate, and the collector at the last meeting stated that he had himself long been impressed with the necessity of separating duties incom- patible with each other, and the Town Clerk, too, had expressed an opinion that it should be done. He was astonished to find so wonderful a change in men's views on this question. The Town Clerk had not changed his opinion as he still thought an evil existed, but the remedy proposed would not meet it, and it was necessary to go to the root of the matter by commencing with the assessment of the poor rate. The first thing was to have a proper assessment, as was proved by the fact that the reduction in it had been so great that an eight-penny rate of former years produced more than a shilling rate at present. Mr. Warren understood that the assessment had only recently been rectified. The Town Clerk said it was now as defective as any assessment could well be.  Mr. John Thomas hoped the Town Clerk did not say some time since that he would copy errors when they were de- tte^ctepd in the poor rate.  Town Clerk replied that he certainly meant it as t h ere  no alternative for him. Mr. John Thomas said, even if that were the case, there a.s the security which must inevitably arise from the rate v,0; ?P? four or five times every year. th 1M/^ Warren observed that if the assessment was correct thpi could easily detect an error, as the amount collected mi eori,cspond with the total assessment. t 1'1'. mas argued that errors were not so easy of de- tectioll as there was always a deficiency under the head "irrecoverable," All, Warren understood irrecoverable rates were spe- CI e Mr. Thomas would suppose that premises were returned as vacant, might not the collector, were he so disposed, continue to make that return for his own profit ? Indeed, there were a hundred ways of defrauding under the present system. Mr. Warren believed it was the duty of the overseers and collector to make the assessment, and if that were light it was impossible to defraud without detection. Mr. Thomas thought he had shown them that there were very many facilities for fraud and error in the present sys- tem and having thus done his duty in the matter he left it In the hands of the council. Mr. Walter Lloyd had much pleasure in seconding the proposal made by Mr. Thomas. Mr. Goodc Was desirous to begin with the poor rate. Mr. stacey expiained the method which had been adopted in naliDg the assessment and the only way in which it could he rectified, giving rise to a discussion maintained i t or three ;;he differed in some slight respect as to "y ft? ? ?° differed in some slight respect as to ,,1C ac. The Collector in reply to a question, stated that the assessment had been greatly altered of late. years, and it was always subject to alteration when any just cause was snewn to the satisfaction of the overseers. The assess- £ ^e^ was now ^000 being a reduction of more than X4,000. Mr. Goode entered into a variety of particulars re- spectingthe collector's salary, giving a history of its various changes and his own conduct in reference to it, but it did not bear upon the question at issue. Mr. George Davies contended that it was useless to begin with any other than the poor rate, which was the root of the evil. Mr. John Thomas was aware that the root lay beyond their reach as a council, but that should. not deter them from lopping off some of the branches let them do all they could. Mr. Warren should be most happy to support the motion if any one could convince him that it would prove effective for good. In the event of the Town Clerk being ap- pointed, he would employ a clerk to do the work—where then was the security ? Mr. Thomas could not conceive how councillors remained blind to the advantages of carrying out the proposition unanimously adopted at the last meeting. Was it neces- sary that he should go into the question again and show that it was possible for the collector to keep duplicate books, and to defraud in many other ways ? Surely it must be self-evident that by imposing the duty of making out rates upon the Town Clerk, the responsibility would rest upon him whoever he might employ. The Town Clerk said that he should necessarily employ the most competent person he could find, with instruc- tions to copy the poor-rate assessment whether correct or erroneous. Mr. Lewis Morris asked what good could possibly arise from the proposed change. Mr. Thomas replied that they should do all in their power o prevent fraud and inaccuracy. What motive could the on Clerk have to copy errors ? LL,,Tis Morris did not see any necessity for the chane, aS the Town Clerk would have to perform merely e.ru^ {a,"°ur, for if any one was assessed at £ 25 instead nhe could not alter it. °,\ffr thought special notice should be given on a qll('st'on of so much importance. 9 if, S produced the notice caliing the present mpptincr to he cOntended was sufficient for every pur- Dose HHc p ,h1n0nPeJd f ,they would not stultify themselves by rCBCiDdiDg the motion made at r last ?" ? Mr. Geo. Davies misunderstood the terms of the motion, behevmg that It included the poor-rate, and had that been tthhe e ccaasse e lhie e s6hhon ulld rl h have supported Mr. Th\ omas. Mr. Adams did not see how »inv u on that IJoint as the counc'} h' d' ) rlllt3 I' cou a"8e on that point, as the council had n"? ° ?con? tro? l over the poor- rate. Jno. Thomas said he Id' under Jno. Thomas said he would withdraw his motion,  rposc that III future Mr. Brodribb should pXroes?u?S? ? '? ?? ?oMr. Brodribb The Town Clerlt wirhed it to be clearly understood that there was no ^eluctance on h" part to the appointment if the council agreed ?' ? ? ? appointment if Mr.TS £ perfectly aware of that. r. Citode repeated I' b.. ? hoPed ?- Thomas would re?edy?he' liS. t°y c?at?lm' g and hoped Mr. ing. e y t e evil by calling a "estry meet- pe^ev^S his^otionf do any such thing, but he shonld persevere in  ? ?? tlung, ? ? shonld Mr. Lewis Morris considered the motion useless and without foundation, as it would not rectify any defects. If they went to the poor rate he would assiit them, for the assessment was full of errors and ought to be entirely altered. He thought that until some definite accusation was brousrht against the Collector the motion ought not to have bpen inade. That was his opinion, and he would repeat, the motion was utterly unnecessary. Mr. Thomas justified the course he had adopted. A long and animated discussion ensued as to the terms of the motion adopted at the last meeting, and the meaning of it. Mr. Thomas then altered his resolution to its original form, That the Town Clerk make out all rates," and Mr. Walter Lloyd seconded it. Grcat confusion here arose, and several counter motions and amendments were made, which, if inserted in this place, would only embarrass the reader, as it would be utterly impossible to understand them without lengthened expla- nation, which is not required, as the original motion was subsequently adopted with unanimity. A discussion followed as to the remuneration to be paid to the Town Clerk, who stated his intention to employ Mr. James Morria, the Collector's brother, to make out the rate-hooks, as he was more familiar with the work than any other person, and take upon himself the resporisi- biliiy. The Collector then agreed to a deduction of 1;10 per annum from his salary, which the Town Clerk consented to accept as payment for the work imposed upon him. Mr. Rowlands spoke at some length in deprecation of the proceedings of this meeting, and complimented the Collector upon his excellent character. On the motion of Mr. Warren, the Surveyor was directed to insert in the plan of the town all recent improvements and alteriltions. The meeting then terminated.
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CIIATIGE OF STEALING' FROM THE PF.RSON.-On Monday last, William Lewis, Mary Ann Thomas, and Maria Williams were charged with stealing E3 13s. 6d. from the person of Thomas Jones, Cwmbach, Aberdare. The pri- soners are notoriously abandoned characters. Jones stated that he is a carpenter, and on Saturday evening soon after 5 o'clock he met Lewis at the Xags' Head, public-house. They afterwards went to the Royal Exchange for two umbrellas the prosecutor had left there, and thence to the Union Hall where they remained until nearly 12 o'clock, having iu the meantime been joined by the two female prisoners. They left the Union Hall together and went towards Pensarn. On going into a field on the Sarn, Lewis followed him. and held him fast while the females robbed him of E3 13s. 6d. all the money he had on his person. His money was safe in his pocket when he left the public- house. Joseph Morris, landlord of the Union Hall, stated that the prosecutor and prisoners were in his house on Saturday night, and on leaving, the prosecutor reckoned his money and said it was quite correct. P.S. Richard Lewis, said that the prosecutor informed him of the robbery on Sunday morning about 1 o'clock, and from the description given he went to a cwrw bach in Priory-street in company with P.C. Jones, where he apprehended the prisoners. Under the bench where they sat they found half-a-crown, two half-crowns on Mary Ann Thomas, and eighteen-pence on Williams. There was no money on Lewis, This was the whole of the evidence, and the prisoners who de- clined making any statement were committed for trial at the Assizes. LLAXELLY.—ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday evening last, Thomas Lovett, rag and bone dealer, in passing through Water-street fell over the masonry which protects the plug of the water pipes opposite to Mr Pridham s, druggist, and fractured his leg. These projections of masonry in different parts of the town appear dangerous. LLANELLY POLTCE.—On Saturday last, before C. W' Nevill, Esq., and W. H. Nevill, sq. William Williams, Sea Side, Llanelly, was charged with unlawful- assaulting his wife about a month ago. He was ordered to find sureties to keep the peace towards her for six months, himself in £ 10 and two sureties of X5 each. Defendant failed to obtain bail, and he was committed for a month to the house of correction. LLANELLY MECHANICS INSTITUTION.—The adjourned debate on the question Was Henry the VITI justified in destroying the Monasteries rather than reforming them," was held on' Tuesday evening last, when there was a very respectable attendance and some able addresses delivered on the Monasteries and the results of this sweeping act of Henry to the English nation, to Protestantism, and to Catholicism. The next question was announced to be Should our National system of education be established on the secular or Scriptural basis." INQUESTS.—An inquest was commenced at Llangennech, in the parish of Llanelly, on the 4th instant, by William Bonville, Esq., coroner'for the Three Commotts, on the body of Patrick Reahan, collier, working at Penllwyngwyu col- liery, accidentally killed by a fall of earth and rab in that colliery. The case was adjourned to the 10th inst. to afford the Government inspector an opportunity to attend the ad journment. An inquest was held by the same coroner at Llansaint, on the body of Anne Evans, widow. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased, who resided with her sister, was missed on Tuesday morning and search was made for her through the village, when she was found in her night clothes floating in a well. Verdict found drowned." IMPURE GAS.—The inhabitants of Llanelly have been for some time past subjected to a most offensive nuisance emanating from the gas works. How to describe this nuisance so as to arouse the tardy Gas Company to a sense of the consequences themselves and the injury they have and are still inflicting on the inhabitants is a difficult task, as tt-eir attention has been called to it repeatedly, still it is not remedied. The Local Board have taken up the subject in a manner which does them the credit, and it is certain that the whole town will support them in any measure they may take or expense they may incur in order to a remedy. The health of the inhabitants is suffering much, as may be proved from the number of persons who have been obliged to leave the various churches and chapels in a fainting state. Some persons of delicate lungs had fits of coughing brought on, and expectoration of blood, by the noxious fumes arising from the gas. It has also a very corroding effect upon the meters, ironmongery, &c. Tradesmen find their goods very much damaged by it and threaten to claim compensation from the Company, which no doubt they will obtain. LLANELLY HARMONIC SOCIETy.-This society held their first annual meeting on Monday night last at the Llanelly School, C. W. Nevill, Esq., the president (in the chair.) The business of the evening was commenced by the secretary reading a report of the operations of the society during the past year. It congratulated the society on its prosperous state and gave the number of the members 208, of which twelve were patrons, 81 yearly and half-yearly subscribers, and llõ monthly members. During the year, under the tuition of Dr. Wastifeld, the society had learned 68 pieces which they could perform with credit to themselves and their instructor. The profits arising from the soiree was £ 5. The receipts during the year were—subscribers, £ 41 7s., ditto monthly members, X6 14s. 10d., soiree, £.5, leaving a balance of £6 7s. 9d. besides the music, &c., which they estimated at the full value at which it was purchased. The report concluded by urging the members to greater exertion and to look forward to the completion of the room at the Athenceum, when they hoped to avail themselves of the superior accom- modation that would then be furnished. On the motion of the llev. D. Rees, curate of the parish church, the report was unanimously adopted and ordered to be printed for the use of members. The committee, secretary, and conductor, were elected for the ensuing year, and other minor matters arranged. An unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Joseph Maybery, jun., the hou. secretary, for the able man- ner in which he had conducted the business of the society. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the pre- sident. <> NEWCASTLE PETTY SESSIONS were held on Friday last, before W. P. Lewes, T. D. Lloyd, and G. Tyler, Esqrs., but there was no business admitting of a report to be tran- sacted. The Utica Morning Herald states that the first prize for architectural drawing at the Mechanics Fair, Mechanics Hall, Utica, United States, has been awarded to Mr. John Charles Davies, youngest son of Charles Davies, architect, Soar, NewcastleEmlyn, a young man of nineteen, who was also complimented in the following terms: The designs for a Lunatic Asylum and a Grecian Villa, by John Charles Davies, are the most feasible and have marked merit, and show an evidence of study, taste and skill. LLANPEILO AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD."—It will be seen by our advertising columns that a contribution to our local literature is about to be made under the above title. The author is already favourably known to the Cambrian muse. LLANDILO CHUIICH Ciioir,This choir, which was but recently formed, performed for the first time in the morning service on Sunday last by ehaunting The Venite," Jack- son's Te Deum" in F, Jubilate," two psalm tunes, and The Dying Christian" composed by Fawcett. The ex- cellent manner in which they sung has obtained for them the commendations of many who are competent judges of vocal music, and the progrees they have already made is highly creditable to them. On Monday last J. L. Thomas, Esq., Ceeglas, presented them with three guineas, as a mark of his approbation and as an encouragement to progress. The Rev. John Griffith. the worthy vicar, has also been very liberal in supplying them with the means of purchas- ing music. LLANDOVERY,—On Thursday evening a Rehearsal (Cyf- arfod Adroddiadol) was held at the British School- room the proceeds of which are to be applied to the I abernacle (Calvinistic) Circulating Library. The spacious building was crowded to excess by a respectable audience. The principal shops closed a\ a quarter to 7, to allow the young men an opportunity of attending. ihe meeting commenced at 7 o'clock, when David Tho- mas, Esq., took the chair, and delivered an appropriate address. q The Rev. Mr. Lewis, Baptist Minister, read a portion of the Scriptures and prayed. The Tabernacle Choir then sang Gloria" (Mozart) which was followed by "Dadl y Divr a'r Tall," by David Rhydderch and John Anthony; Cjmedrohvr, Mr. William Thomas; 11 Boadi- cea," by Daniel James Price Duet" Edifeirwch y Medd- wyn," by David Rhydderch and J. Phillips; Dadl y Llygad a'r Glust, by David Evans and William Thomas Cymed- rolwr, Mr. Thomas llhvtherch, senior. The Choir sang Cwymp Babel" (J. A. LI.) Ddadi y Pen-Teuli a'r Hen Lane, by W. Itieliards and David Jones; "Y Rhyfelwr a'r Aradwr," by Thomas Phillips %iid Thomas Watkins Cymmedrolwyr, Mr. James and Mr. Rees Duet, Heber" (Mills), by Daniel Theophilus and George Anthony The Being of a Goo." (Young), by Owen Rees; I, y ndadl Ilyfryd," by James Phillips and Thomas Rhydderch, jun. Cymedrolwr, Mr. John Jones. The choir then sang Mor- daith," after which the Rev. J. Phillips gave a short and appropriate a ddress. The rehearsal throughout was good, and the Choir sang Gloria" and" Cwymp Babel" in a style highly creditable. The Library was formed by sub- scription, and consists already of more than 300 volumes. It is open to all without distinction of sect or creed, and was established about eighteen months ago, through the exertions of a few persons, with the laudable view of im- proving the taste and cultivating the mind of the rising generation and the working classes in general, by putting within the reach of the poorest, who would otherwise be deprived of such advantages, some of the best works both in the English and Welsh languages.
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LLANELLY PETTY SESSIONS. I These Sessions were held on Wednesday last, before J. H. Rees, Esq., and R. G. Thomas, Esq. William Griffiths, labourer, Kidwelly, was charged with trespassing in pursuit of rabbits on Tonmawr Waun, Pem- brev, belonging to J. Stanley, Esq. Pembrey. Mr. Williams, agent to Mr. Stanley, deposed that on the 2,3th of February, he was with Mr. Stanley, and saw de- fendant on the Waun digging with a spade at a rabbit hole He had his coat off. Mr. Stanley kept the spade, but allowed the defendant to take his coat. Fined 10s., and costs 8s., or to be committed for seven tlays. Allowed a week to pay. John Mansell, another labourer, Kidwelly, was fineil 10s. and costs 8s for a similar offence against the same com- plainant on the same day. John Davies charged Elizabeth Griffiths with stealing a feather bed, a brass staud, a warming pan, plate, and several other articles. Mr. R. B. Jones appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Parry, Carmarthen, for the defence. Mr. R. B. Jones applied to the bench to include two or three other parties in the same charge as they were all ac- cessories. Mr. Parry objected to this course, and after some dis- cussion it was decided to proceed with the case as it stood. Another question arose in reference to the magistrates' jurisdiction to hear witness for the defence. There appeared to be a defect in the act of parliament, and the bench said they would consult the judge on the point at the ensuing assizes. Mr. R. B. Jones said the charge against the prisoner was for stealing a bed and several other articles, some of which had not been discovered, the property of the deceased David Davies, an old .man, who had taken to drinking, and died raving mad. The prisoner was a servant in the house, and ,is a servant in the house, and as soon as he was dead she removed all the articles that she could. He was interested in the affairs of deceased, and he directed Mr. Isaac to look into matters untill he sent for the deceased's brother. It had been intimated to him that some goods had been removed, which the prisoner denied. She said there was no money, but that she had handed over some to Mrs. Rees. They had recovered several articles, and since the summons had been issued had discovered many others. Mr. Jones then called Mr. W. Isaac, jeweller: Witness said he lived at Llanelly. He recollected the late Mr. Da- vies, and bad known him for many years. Deceased was a grocer, &c. He died on the 11th of December. He received instructions to go there with a policeman to take charge of the property there on the same day. He asked the prisoner about his relations, and she said he had no relations. He afterwards found that there were, and he sent his clerk to Lampeter in search of them. He found the prisoner in the house. He had received iutimation that some property had been removed. Mr. Parry objected to the mode of questioning by Mr. Jones, who he said put words into the mouth of the witness. After a little altercation the examination was continued. Witness said he was interested in the case, being agent for the landlord of the house. He asked prisoner if anything had been removed, and she said no, nothing had been re- moved. He found a cheese in a room that was not the pro- per place for it. He asked her for the books and the papers of value, and she said all were in the shop. P.S. Lewis was with him. He took what papers he could find and put his seal upon them. He was told there was a promisary note for £100 in the house. Prisoner had been in the service of deceased twelve months. She gave birth to a child in June at Mr. Davies's house. Witness was not there at the time, but was told of it, and that it was a female child. Mr. Da- vies died on the 11th December, and was 66 yeors of age. He enquired of the prisoner if there was any money she said no—nothing, but a bad half-crown and a crooked six- pence. He then gave her money to pay the expenses of the house. By the bench He gave her the money on behalf of the next of kin. He gave her 2s. the first time. He asked the prisoner if there was another bed beside the one there. She said there had been no other bed since she had been in the house. He asked her again it there was no money because he did not believe that there was none, as he had paid his clerk a pound a few days before, which he thought deceased would not have done under the circumstances had he been so short of money. Prisoner said he had borrowed a pound ¡ from some butcher. The deceased's brothers came on the following Saturday and authorised him to collect the assets, &c. Prisoner said there was money, £6 6s. and she had taken it out to a neighbour's house. He then asked her how she came to say there was no money, and cause him to give her some out of his private purse, but she gave him no satisfactory answer; she said some one had stolen the books. He asked her why she told him a lie about it, and she replied that she had forgotten. They were upstairs on the wash- stand, in the room where Mr. Davies died. The day-book was missing, and he told the prisoner he did not believe that the book went without her knowledge, and that she had better bring it back. About 10 o'clock the same night, Hester Morgans, a nurse in the same house, came to him- Mr. Parry again objected to what he thought was hearsay evidence. Mr. Isaac continued: Through what Morgans said he went to the house and found the books. Prisoner then said how glad she was the book was found, and she gave it to him and said there was a loud knock at the door, and she went out and found the book 0;) the door step. Jane Evans (the other servant), Hester Morgans, and others were present it was about at 10 o'clock at night. He found that several leaves had been torn out of the book, and it was greatly mutilated. He enquired about the articles that:. were missing, and told her that he bad been informed there was a child's mahogany cradle, a set of trays, and some plate. She said there was hot—and whoever said so, told a story but ultimately she produced the plate, consisting of 6 spoons, 2 candlesticks, snuffers and stand, &o. The en- quiry for the articles was made on the Saturday after de- ceased's brother came. He told her there was evidence to prove that those articles were there, and she had better give them up. She afterwards produced them. He next pro- ceeded to the prisoner's house with Mr. Davies, after the conversation alluded to, which was on the Saturday or Monday following. The prisoner said she had the plate, and would give it up to Mr. Davies She produced the articles I have enumerated. He asked her if there was a brass stand. He and his daugter opened the shop in the morning, and found a letter under the door which was not signed. He then called on P.S. Lewis, and said the bed must be at William Hopkin's house. They went there and found the bed. David Morgan mentioned to me about a brass stand. As regards the plate, he believed that the prisoner said she was keeping them safe for Mr. Davies. He then proceeded with P.S. Lewis, to the Wern, to Wil- liam Hopkins', mason. He asked it there was a featherbed in the house his wife said no at first, and he then told her to be cautious what answer she made she then said there was a featherbed there brought by Betsy Griffiths (the prisoner) from Mary Thomas's house. Mrs. Hopkins gave up the bed to P.S. Lewis, which he took in charge for Mr. Davies. She said there was a quilt which was brought by Mary Thomas-the quilt and bed are now here. He was informed that William Morgans had a stand belonging to Mr. Davies. Witness went to his house and asked if he had taken the stand from David Davies' house. Morgans hesitated and trembled exceedingly, and said there was one. He had received the iron stand from the prisoner, which was thrust into his hands by her whilst he t was coming from shaving the corpse. He afterwards sent the stand to witness by his niece. Witness continued that he had some conversation with the prisoner a week after and explained how he recovered some other articles and papers. Cross-examined by Mr. Parry Witness asked the prisoner for some of the articles on the Saturday after Mr. Davies's dflath-he died on Thursday, the 11th December. He asked first for the sideboard, books, bed, &c. She gave up some of them on Saturday, and the deeds on Monday. The deeds were a lease of a house and security for;Cloo in bond. He was the agent for the landlord. He and the landlord did not go the prisoner and ask for the deeds. He did not offer her a sum of money to give them up to him. The prisoner did not tell him she was keeping the bed in safety for Mr Davies. She said she was keeping the plate safely for her master. The deeds were given to him by Griffith Harries, who told him he received them from the prisoner. The complaint was laid on the 21st January. He had seen the prisoner at the deceased's house; he was not then aware that there was another servant in the house, but he bad heard so since. Elizabeth John, Mary Griffith, and Mr. Hand, auctioneer, gave corroborative evidence, and the case was adjourned for a week. John Davies, of Bury Port, Pembrey, on the complaint of P. B. V oyle, was fined 2s and costs 8s, for keeping his house open for the sale of beer at illegal hours, on Saturday last. John Serjeant, Llanelly, on the complaint of Owen Tho- mas, Inspector of Weights, was charged with using defective weights. The weights were estreated, and defendant ordered to pay Ös. costs. William Evans, on the complaint of W. Barret, was charged with neglecting to maintain his wife and children, who had become chargeable to the parish. Mr. Barret stated the wife had died last night. Defendant was willing to take care of the children, and was allowed to do so by the bench. Joseph Griffiths, Mynhynbach, charged Henry Leonard with stealing a watch. On the 24th October last, the defen- dant found the watch with a gold guard attached, which Griffith had lost, and after public notice had been given of the lost property he kept possession of it. The com- plainant did not wish to prosecute, and the case was arrang- ed out of court. The bench commended P.S. Lewis for the able manner in which he had traced and recovered the lost property, which they considered reflected great credit upon him. The business of this session was unusually protracted, and the hall was crowded throughout; several of the cases, having excited much interest. .j' c" ,o,¿" "V"I' n h
PEMBROKESHIRE.I
PEMBROKESHIRE. I NARBERTII. Should a dissolution of Parliament occur, this borough is to be contested by Mr. Rees, Solicitor, Haverfordwest, in the liberal cause, in opposition to Mr. Phillips, the present member. On Wednesday last, an agent canvassed the electors here on Mr. Rees' behalf. POSTPONEMENT OF THE LAUNCH AT PEMBROKE ROYAL DOCKYARD. Ihe launch of the" Dorris" frigate, proposed to take place on the 11th inst., has been postponed to the 2oth of the present month. HAVEIlF('ImwEsT.-In the event of a dissolution of Par- liament, the representation of this town wiil be contested. W. Rees, Esq., the mayor of the town, has commenced an an active canvas on the Liberal interest. On the 4th inst., the present Member, J. H. Philipps, Esq., arrived by express train from London. At the last election for Haver- ford west Mr. Philipps had a majority of 94 over Mr. Evans, the former Member. All parties are on the qui vive. PEMBROKESHIRE STEEPLE CHASES. The following horses have been entered for the first and second race. First Race:—Mr. Powell's St. David Mr. Morris's Tom Tinker; Mr. Morris's Old Screw Mr. T. Davies's Roselia; Mr. A. L. Phillips's Arthur; Mr. G. L. Phillips's, INTight- shade. Second Race :-Mr. I,ye's Lady Charlotte Mr. A. L Phillips's Arthur; Mr. G. L. Phillips's Violet; Captain Douglas's Wide Awake Mr. Lewis's Miss Bolton. BURGLARY. On Friday evening last, John Rogers, gardener at Milton Back, Carew, with his family, went to bed at the usual hour when, in a short time after, the door of the house was broken open he hurried from bed, and as he proceeded a few paces a man opened the door of the room. The burglar shrank back, and immediately made his exit. .=======-- ST. DAVID'S DAY AT PEMBROKE Ddck.—The atiniversary of the tutelar Saint of the principality was celebrated on Wednesday last by the members of the St. David's Club dining together at the Victoria Hotel, Pembroke Dock. The dinner, presided over by the esteemed surgeon of the Society, W. Thomas, Esq., was of a most sumptuous and substantial description, and provided with the usual liberality of the landlady, Mrs. Jenkins, at which upwards of eighty sat down to partake. The evening was spent in the pleasantest manner possible, toasts, songs, glees, &c., en- livening the scene to a late hour. Of the former, that of their respected patron, Sir John Owen, Bart., M.P., occupied a prominent position, and was accompanied by a burst of rapturous applause. This club is one of the oldest in the town, and the balance sheet produced at the meeting showed that the sums paid out during the past year for sick relief, funerals, &c., was unusually large, yet the stock in hand was such as to bear well those necessary payments. CHARGE OF CHILD MURDER.—A special petty sessions was held on the 29th ult., before David Davies, Esq., and the Rev. D. E. Morgan, at Bridge End, St Dogmells. Maria and Margaret Nicholas, Moilgrove, were charged by constable, Robert Harrison, of Kilgerran, with the murder of the infant child of Maria Nicholas. A great number of witnesses were examined, in order to connect the prisoners with the offence, but as the evidence of the surgeons, Mr. Noot and Mr. Mathias. was very far from establishing the principal charge, the magistrates decided to commit both prisoners for trial at the ensuing Pembrokeshire Assizes, for concealing the birth of the child, and the witnesses were bound over accordingly. HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held at the Shire Hall on the 4th inst., before the Rev. T. Watts, and J. Owens, Esq. Charlotte, the wife of Anthony Dawson, of Prendergast, summoned James Phillips, of Prendergast, with assaulting her on the 27th ult. Case dismissed. Sarah Lloyd and Elizabeth Morgan, summoned the above complainant for having assaulted them. After the examination of several witnesses, during which language most indelicate was freely used on each side, the bench ex- pressed themselves quite disgusted with the conduct of all the parties, and bound each in the sum of £ o to be of the peace and good behaviour for six calendar months. James Morgan, of Prendergast, appeared to answer the complaint of James Davies, for having rescued a donkey fonnd in the complainants garden, which the latter was taking to the pound. The bench fined the defendaut 6d. and 8s. 6d. costs, or to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for fourteen days. WiUifMC Thomas, a juvenile offender, residing at Merlin's Bnd. appeared in pursuance of his previous bail, to an- Bridge, api complaint of Mr. Richard Ellis, butcher, for having, on the 28th ult. feloniously stolenDve shillings from a letter which was deposited in complainant's stall in the meat market. The pnsoner was also charged with stealing on the same day five pies value five-pence, from the shop of the Misses Hughes, in High-street, but the complainants in each case having declined to prosecute, the defendant was admonished and discharged. Another juvenile offender named John Jenkins, of Quay Hill, was charged with having stolen a quantity of rope from the premises of Mr. J. B. Henley, of Quay-street. The prisoner was convicted under the Juvenile Offenders Act, and the bench sentenced him to be once privately whipped by P.C. Ruben Thomas, which sentence was duly carried into effect. NARBERTII PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on Thursday (yesterday), before G. R. G. Rees, J. James, and H. Saunders, Esqrs. Thomas Gibbon, churchwarden of the parish of Lampeter Velfrey, sued Daniel Harries, of Lampeter, for 3s. 8d., church-rate. Ordered to pay, or a distress warrant to issue.—The same against Isaac Morris, of Llwyngwiddal, for 6s. lid., church rate. Ordered to pay. -P.C. Truscotteharge(I David Cole, of Thomas Chapel, with selling beer during prohibited hOMrs on Sunday last. Fined as. and costs.—The overseers of New Moat charged Ann Phillips with neglecting to maintain her child. She was ordered to remain in the Union on condition of assigning to her parish the weekly allowance which she receives from the putative father of her child.—George Phillips charged James Evans with non-payment of poor rate. Ordered to pay immediately, or a distress warrant to issue.
ABERYSTWITH COUNTY COURT.I
ABERYSTWITH COUNTY COURT. I The usual monthly county court for this district com- menced on Saturday last, continuing on Monday and Tues- day before A. J. Johnes, Esq., judge. The business was unusually heavy, and out of the numerous cases that were tried the following created considerable interest Hugh Rowlands, versus James Bybus, and George Mason, to recover the sum of £ 19. Mr. Atwood appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Cooper for the defendant. Mr. Atwood in opening the case, stated that the plaintiff was a farmer, residing at Dolclettwr, near this town, and the defendants were London gentlemen, who had embarked in certain mines called the Pwll Roman Mines, for the purpose of working which, they had constructed a water- course from the river Clettwr through the fields, gardens, and land of the plaintiff. For the damage in the construc- tion of that watercourse and subsequent damage caused by it, he now sought to recover. He then specifically went through the different items as appeared by the bill of particulars, and stated that JE23 5s. had been paid into court. Some debate then ensued as to the cause of action. His Honor considered that payment into court admitted the cause of action. Edward Richards stated that he was servant to the plaintjjff, and he had been so for five years, he remembered the making of the watercourse through his master's land by Mr. Pybus and his captain, who were working the Pwll JbomaaJiwe. It was constructed from the rtver tMettifrr to Taliesin through the Clettwr fields. His Honour considered that this was a loss of time, it being mutually admitted that some damage was done the question was a question of amount, and he would therefore suggest that some experienced person should go over the ground in order to report on the damage so that he might evidence on the point. He considered payment into Court as under all the different items of the particulars. Mr. Cooper did not admit the proposition that payment into Court admitted the cause of action. He would prove license ttid grant by which they were doing a legal act with the leave and license of the plaintiff. They were only liable for damage in mode of doing the work, not for accidental damage. They had paid the t23 into Court, not on account of one item more than another, but merely from a feeling towards the plaintiff. His honor then proceeded with the case. Examination cntinued-The length of the watercourse is 193 yards by 4 wide. The crop at Llainhir in 1854, was peas. In 1855, spring wheat on one part and potatoes on the other. The field was this year prepared for barley. Last vear the crop was wheat. The surface was now ploughed. j It was excellent soil. Under the mold was good earth. Cross-examined—He saw the watercourse being made he could not say how long they were at it. He frequently saw his master near while it was constructed. Mr. Cooper put in an agreement for the construction of the watercourse through Mr. Davies's land over Tyncornel, for the period of twenty-one years in consideration of £100, and also a lease of a sett of the mine. His honor said that the question to be proved was, whether the injury done was such as rendered the defendant liable after having leave and license. Mr. Cooper called two witnesses to prove that the leet was constructed with due care, and that the plaintiff made no objection at the time but assisted in carrying away the soil. Mr. Atwood contended that with pipes or some other means the injury would be avoided. After considerable dis- cussion it was agreed to refer the question to some disinter- ested person who will give his opinion at the next court. Jonathan Hughes versus Edward Evans. Mr. Woosnam, of Newtown, appeared for plaintiff; and Mr. Davies, in- structed by Mr. F. R. Roberts, for the defendant. Mr. Woosnam, in opening the case, stated that the plaintiff was a horse dealer, and sought to recover the sum of £:4 58., being the price of a horse bought by him from the defendant at a fair held at Aberystwith on the 24th June Isst. It was a three-year-old colt. He would now assume that a wrranty was given. The horse had scarcely left Aberystwith when be was found to be lame, something being the matter with his hip. He subsequently (on the following day) sold the horse to a person of the name of Procter-but before delivering him, he was trotted Procter saw that be was unsound, and refused to take him. Plaintiff ultimately wrote to defendant on the subject, who merely ultimately himself sorry that plaintiff should be a loser by expreslied hImself orry that plaintiff should be a loser by the horse, and promised to meet him in order to settle the matter amicably, but never did so. The horse died in about five weeks. He produced a piece of paper which purported to have been merely signed with defendant's place of resi- dence-Glasgrug,-warranting the horse to be sound. He then called upon the plaintiff Jonathan Hughes, who stated that he lived at Berriew, Montgomeryshire, and was a horse dealer. He attended Aberystwith fair on the 24th June, and bought a brown colt from the defendant for £:24 5s.—it was warranted sound. The words used by defendant were- "I warrant him sound, but he has not been working." laintiff, after bargaining for the horse And before paying the money wrote the paper produced and placed it before the defendant on the table, requesting him to put his hand to it-he wrote upon it. Plaintiff then put it into his waist- coat pocket and paid the money, the following day he sold the horse at Machynlleth to a person named Procter, who saw that be was lame and had unsoundness in his loins, and refused to take him. He then took the horse to Bronmaen, Meifod, where he died. Cross-examined by Mr. Davies-Before I bought the horse I saw him walking and trotting backward and forward. I ordered the servant that was leading him to put him into the stable until I should see the master. Before striking the bargain defendant said that he would warrant him sound. I am certain of it. The paper produced was signed by the defendant. It has not been cut from a book. Rees Davies, Llanfyllin, said he led the horse for the plaintiff from Aberyetwith to Freddol. Before three miles he observed something the matter with the right leg-he was lame. Cross-examined—I did not give a slap to the horse on leaving. Witnesses were then called to prove the subsequent and gradual progress of the complaint on the horse until he died. Mr. Thomas, farrier, stated that he had examined him, and found that he died from mortification of the kidneys. Mr. Davies then addressed the jury for the defence, con- tending that no warranty was given before the purchase was completed, admitting the genuineness of the warranty pro- duced. He would prove that the horse was driven away before it was given. He contended, moreover, that the warranty produced was not a legal one, quoting Oliphant's Law of Horses. He called Edward Evans, the defendant, who stated that it was about 2 o'clock when he first saw Jonathan Hughes. They made a bargain for £ 24 5s., and the horse was trotted several times. There was no talk whatever about a warranty. It was about 9 o'clock when he saw him again, at Mr. Nightingale's, near the turnpike, when he was paid. There was then no mention about warranty or soundness. That plaintiff offered him a book with. a black cover after paying the money, asking him to sign it, which he did, without reading it, thinking it was a mere receipt for the money. He was sure it was a book. He never signed the piece of paper produced. Thomas Samuel, farmer, Pendre, deposed, that he had seen the horse shod on the previous day. He was very spirited, and perfectly sound. Hugh Nightingale said, he kept an inn called the Crown. He was present when the horse was sold. There was nothing said about a warranty. After the horse was taken out of the stable, one of the plaintiff's party struck him, and lie made a violent plunge. The book was signed after the horse tfaS taken away. He is certain it was a book. Mr. Woodman tlilin riddtessr&d the jury in answer to de- fendant's evidence, after which Hifr Honor summed up, stating it was a case of conflcting testimony, depending very much on which party they would believe. The first question they would hava to decide was whether there was a war- ranty, then-vhether the disease had commenced before it was given. The jury retired, and after about an hour's consultation) returned a verdict for the defendant. Thomas Ltwia against David Williame,This case had been removed by the dtJfendftttt froth the Lampeter County Court to this court, the plaintiff beillg an officer of the former, and was tried by a respectable jury. Mr, Lascelles appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Vaughan for the defendant. The plaintiff's counsel opened the came to the jury, stating that the plaintiff was a highly respectable attorney residing at Lampeter, and held the responsible office of registrar of that court, and had been for ten years previous, high bailiff for the county of Cardigan, and had also been for the last twenty years steward to the Right Hon. the Earl of Cawdor, that the action Was brought to recover a sum of money for business done on defendant i behalf, and also for money lent to defendant. The learned counsel said, he felt most anxious on behalf of his client, to establish his claim, as defendant by one of his pleas denied that he had ever retained or employed the plaintiff to do the work for which he had been charged, or had plaintiff ever lent the defendant the money demanded, and consequently the plaintiff's character was at stake should the defendant establish his pleas. The learned counsel called Dr. Llewelin, the Dean of St. David's, who proved that he went to Bwlchnewydd, defendant's residence, to see him after he had received a sound thrashing at Lampeter, and there found defendant very ill in bed that both defen- dant and his father requested him to to call at the plaintiff's office and desire the plaintiff to go up to Bwlchnewydd, as defendant was desirous of consulting plaintiff as to the pro- ceedings to be taken against the parties that had assaulted him. Witness called at plaintiff's office and requested him to go to Bwlchnewydd accordingly. The plaintiff also proved having gone to Bwlchnewydd at Dr. Llewelin's request and being employed by defendent, and having lent him a sum of money. John Tyler and David Thomas, plain- tiff's clerks, corroborated the plaintiff's evidence. Mr. Vaughan, on behalf of defendant addressed the jury, and called Thomas Jones of Lampeter, who had acted as bailiff in the matter, and produced a writ of summons which had been issued by Mr. Charles Bishop, of Llandovery, who was defendant's family attorney, intending to show that Mr. Bishop had been the attorney employed by defendant and not the plaintiff; but the learned judge remarked that the bailiff producing the writ of summons had nothing whatever to do with the matter at issue, that the plaintiff's retainer had been clearly proved by a highly respectable witness, the Dean of St. David's whose testimony stood uncontradicted. The learned judge summed up the evidence, and the jury returned a verdict for JE.5 9s lOd. in favour of plaintiff. Plaintiff's counsel applied for the costs of counsel, attorney, and witnesses, which were allowed in addition to the ex- penses incurred at the Lampeter Court.
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CAKDIGAN.—TnoEDYKAUit PETTY SESSIONS—The usual monthly petty sessions for this division was held at the Shire-hall, on Monday last, before John Griffiths, J. R. P. Wagner, David Davies, and Herbert Vaughan, Esqrs. Mr. Daniel Jones, of Troedyrhiew, Aberporth, was summoned by Mr. Thomas Pierce, the distaict surveyor of the highways, for neglecting to pay the contribution to his salary pursuant to the order of the District Highway Board. The requisite proofs for the service of the order and making of a rate in Aberporth having been given, the defendant was ordered to pay the amount claimed forthwith, and 18s. 6d. costs, and in default of immediate payment, the same to be levied by distress. There was no other business to report. At an examination of medicals students, at Apothecaries Hall, on the 26th ult., Mr. John Thomas, pupil of J. B Beavan Esq., surgeon, Cardigan, was duly admitted to practise. PENRKIWT'VT.E PETTY SESSIONS were held on the 24th ult., before W. P. Lewes, T. D. Lloyd, J. Bowen, G. Tyler, and C. Williams, Esquires. Benjamin Davies, lsmith, Ad par, charged Abel Rees, shopkeeper, of the same place, with threatening to do him some grievously bodily harm by braying his bones," and that he was in bodily fear of him. Several witnesses were examined, who corroborated com- plainant's testimony. The room was cleared, and on re- entering, the Clerk announced their worships' decision that the defendant be bound in the sum of £ 20 and to give two sureties in £ 10 each to keep the peace for twelve calendar months, and each party to pay his own costs.-Thomas James, Troedyraur, charged Daniel Jones, Cefn Penbryn, with refusing to pay the sum of 19s. 6d' the balance of wages due to him. The defendant was ordered to pay the amount forthwith. BLAEN ANERCH, NEAR CARDIGAN.—On Thursday evening, the 26th ult., a literary meeting was held at this place, which, judging from the applause of the congregation, came off with great eclat.. Mr. G. Davies proposed, and Mr. E. Phillips seconded, that the Rev. J. Jones should preside, which was carried nem. con. The Chairman delivered a very appropriate and telling address, as is his wont, after which he called upon the choir to sing Teyrnasoedd y Ddaear," which they did very creditably. Mr. G. Davies was called to adjudicate on the essays. On the first tubject, The Power and Influence of Society," the prize was awarded to Distadl (E. Felix, Cardigan); and on the second, Canu Mawl," the prize was divided between Caradog" and Cantwr Bach (T. Williams of Nant, and G. Jones of Penlan) The choir then sang- *Yr Eglwys a'i Hanwylyd," after which Mr. E. Phillips adjudicated on the poetry. On the first subject, The Day of Pentecost," Cadwaladr" (unknown) received the prize; and on the se- cond, The Happy Family," Selyff" (J. Thomas, draper, Newcastle). Several young persons under 18 years of age next competed in singing Heber." Hannah Hughes took the first prize, and W. Williams the second. A competition in reading John ix. 13-38 then took place. James Jones, Blaensaith, was by far the best. Children under 15 years of age a competed in singiug Fy Anwyl Fam," the first prize for which was awarded to Anne Jeremiah. Lastly, Mr. E. Phillips recited, it may be said performed, Moses Bach," by the Rev. E. Stephens, after which the choir con- cluded the meeting by singing the chorus, Molianwn Dduw hen Israel ein Tad." PONTRHYDFENDIGAID POLICE.-On Monday last, before the Rev. J. W. Morris, at Bronmeurig. Abraham Evans of Mount, John Evans of Bwlchybadd, and John Jones, miner, of College, were brought up in the custody of the county constabulary, charged with assaulting William Owen, a wool spinner at Bron Caradoc factory. From the evidence of the complainant it was proved that on the 18th ult., about mid- night, as he was going to the Mount to visit a sister of one of the defendants, as he was accustomed to do once or twice a week, and on this occasion he met the defendants, who immediately challenged him to fight with one of them. which he refused to do. They then commenced pushing him about, when he resorted to self-defence, but got the worst of it, one of the parties biting his ear very severely while the others were kicking him and dragging him on the grOUnd_¡ The plaintiff expressed a desire to make it up peaceably, as he expected very soon to be married to a sister of one of the defendants. His worship consented to allow an arrangement upon the defendants paying costs, and he then discharged them with a severe reprimand and a caution. LLANARTH.-On Friday last the Ploughing Match of this and adjoining parishes took place in a field belonging to Mr. Thomas Evans, of Ponthendu. Twenty-nine ploughs competed, and in the course of the day the place was visited by at least a thousand persons. More of such ploughmen as contested would do good to the country. The competitors were divided into three classes—1st, those of 20 years of age and upwards 2nd, those between 18 and 20; and 3rd, those under 18. The premiums were awarded to the follow- ing persons in each class :—Class 1. 1, Thomas Jones, Mo- tigido, 18s.; 2, David Jones, Penywern, 156.; 3, Thomas Davies, Rhiwbren, 128. j 4, Timothy Jones, Penrhiw, 10s.; 5, David James, Penygareg, 8s. Class II. 1, David Jones, Tynant, 13s.; 2, Samuel Davies, Nenaddlwyd, 10s. 6d.; 3, Simon Harries, Bronfre, 8s. j 4, Griffith Evans, Pen- rhiwdrych, 6s. 5, David Davies, Pontf<»en, 6s. Class III.: 1, Thomas Jones, Lluast, 8s.; 2, Lewis Jones, Nantyrefail, 7s.; 3, Watkin James, Cwmmawr, 6s.; John Davies, Cil- cert, 5s. All the unsuccessful candidates received 2a. 6d each. The subscription towards defraying the expenses amounted to about X19. Amongst those who took a marked interest in the matches were John Boultbee, Esq., Noyadd, Mr. Jones, Cwmmawr, and Mr. Griffiths, Nantyrefail. The judges were Messrs. John Thomas, Lluast, James Lloyd, Pantycefn, and Evan Lewis, of Cillwch, and the thanks of the society is due to them for their impartial awards. ABERYSTWITH.-ST. DAVID CLUB.—On Tuesday evening last this society held their annual festival at the Belle Vue Royal Hotel, when about forty members and guests sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mrs. Marshall with her usual good taste and liberality. Mr. David Alban presided and Mr. George Smith acted as vice. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk, and the proceedings were most satisfactory.
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COST OF CONVEYING THE MAILS BY RAILWAYS.—For conveying mails the following railway companies receive the following sums:—The Bristol and Exeter, £ 9,260; the Chester and Holyhead, L30,400 -1 the Eastern Counties, X19,517 the Great Northern, £ 9,304; the Carlisle and Lancaster, X14,412 the North-Western, £ 56,500; the South-Western, 114,980; the Midland, £ 27,203; the South-Eastern, £ 14,625; and the Great Western, North- Eastern, and South Wales (which are bracketed together), the sum total of £ 204,703. THE LATE DIVISION. Forty-eight Liberal members voted for Mr. Cobden's restlution, and against the Govern- ment. They are:—Mr. T. Alcock, Right Hon. Sir T. Baring, Mr. J. Bell, Mr. T. Bellew, Mr. G. Bowyer, Mr. J. Crook, Mr. Dunlop, Mr. W. J. Fox, Viscount Goderich, Hon. A. Gordon, Mr. J. Greene, Lord R. Grosvenor, Lord Haddo, Mr. Hadfield, Hon. C. Hanbury, Mr. Heyworth, Sir J. Hogg, Mr. T. Kennedy, Hon. P. J. King, Mr. Laing, Mr. Laslett, Dr Layard, Mr. W. S. Lindsay, Mr. J. Locke, Mr. M'Mahon, Mr. Meagher, Mr. Miall, Mr. Murrough, Mr. Otway, Sir J. Paxton, Mr. A. Pellatt, Sir T. E. Perry, Mr. J. G. Otway, Phillimore, Mr. Pilkington, Mr. J. Ricardo, Mr. Roebuck, Lord ;J. Russell, Captain Scobell, Mr. J. B. Smith, Mr. Starkie, Mr. M. Sullivan, Mr. R. Swift, Mr. G. Thompson, Mr. Tite, Lord H. Vane, Mr. G. Vernon, Mr. Warner, Mr. W. Williams. The Government also lost the votes of the Peelites on this occasion. The Ayes include the Right Hon. E. Cardwell, Mr. Gladstone, Right Hon. Sir James Graham, Right Hon. S. Herbert, Mr. Roundell Palmer, Mr. R. J. Phillimore. On the other hand, 25 Con- servative members supported the Ministry—viz., Mr. Antro- bus, Mr. W. Beckett, Mr. G. W. Bentinck, the Marquis of Blanoford, Mr. 1. Butt, Lord W. H. Cholmondeley, Sir C. H. Coote, Mr. E. Denison, Mr. H. Drummond, Mr. E. C. Egerton, Viscount Emlyn, Mr. G. G. Harcourt, Mr. G. F. Heneage, Mr. T. B. Horsfall, Mr. Kendall, Mr. G. C. Leigh, Mr. Masterman, Sir John Owen, Mr. G. F. Robert- son, Viscount Sandon, Sir W. Smijth, Colonel Smyth, Lord A. V. Tempest, Mr. Tollemache, and Sir J. Tyrell. It is an instructive fact, that notwithstanding Lord Derby's earnest appeal to the Christianity and humanity of the Bench of Bishops, in the peroration of his speech on Thursday, only four Right Rev. Prelates, and these all Tractarians, voted against Ministers. No fewer than fif- mortins lds;, with Lord Shaftsbury, voted with Ministers. Morning erliiff.
I PRUSSIA AND SWITZERLAND.
I PRUSSIA AND SWITZERLAND. PARIS, March l. The conduct of the royalists who were liberated by Swit- zerland has caused the Federal Government to address th Cabinet of the Emperor of the French on the necellity of speedily arranging the difficulty with Prussia. The royauø on the French frontier are to this day intriguing to create. decond rebellion in Neufchatel, and the French police ban been called upon to watch their movements. A proclwnatic of the authorities of the canton places the national guard under arms for the purpose of maintaining public tranquility • These events caused M. Wale wski to interrogate the Prussian Minister, M. de Hatzfeldt, and It results that Prussia has been compelled to agree to the conferences taking place M early as possible.
I PEACE WITH PERSIA.
I PEACE WITH PERSIA. Official intelligence was received in London on WedDOW&F to the effect that a satisfactory treaty of peace with Persil was signed on Tuesday at Paris. Thus, within a few houra of the factious vote of Tuesday night, we receive another conclusive proof of the wisdom and success with which Lord Palmerston vindicates abroad the honour and interests of England.-Globs.
IRUSSIA AND CHINA.
I RUSSIA AND CHINA. It would appear from a report presented to the Russian Government by the Governor-General of Russian Siberia, that since the attack on Canton by the British Admiral the trade between Russia and China by land, and by KiakbtR, has considerably increased. The commercial relations be- tween Russia and China, it adds, will become every day more intimate as long as the war continues. A telegraphic despatch from Vienna anDounces that, oa the 22nd February, the Moldavian troops occupied rmd garrisoned tho towns of Bolgrad, Ismail, and Reni, morron- dered by the Russians in pursuance of the Treaty of Petit. The same despatch mentions that the RUIBSBJ were as- pected to take possession of Komrat, and the new territory o. the Upper Yalpuk, some time between the 25th of Febramy and the 1st of Mareh, at which period the boundary would be defined.
IFAIRS IN MARCH.
I FAIRS IN MARCH. CARMARTHENSHIRE. CroslI Inn, 23rd Llangadock, 12th; Midrim, 12th; Newcastle Emlyn, 22nd; Llan- dovery, 24th. PEMBROKEsHiRi;Egl %irysvwrw, Baxter Tuesday; Fish- guard, Easter Monday; Haverfordwest, 20th; Maenelochog, 10th; N arberth, 2ht; St. David's, 12th. C&RDIGANSHittE.- Aberyetwith, Palin Monday; lAm- peter, llth*, Llanuth, 12th; LtandjBtul»20th LianwneD, 24th Tregaron, 16th. BRECONSHIRE.—Brecon, 4th; Talgarth, 12th. GLAMORGANSHIRE.—Aubrey Arms, near Cowbridge, 2nd. Cardiff, 11th Cowbridge, 24th; Gower Inn, Kilorougb, 16th; Llangafelach, 1st; Merthyr Tydfil, 18th; Morristott, 29th; Neath, 25th; Penryn, Ilth.
CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.
CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. House Surgeon's weekly report for the week ending March 4 i f Remaining since last Report .» 10 III o g J Admitted since If •J3 Discharged cured and relieved 3> 3o £ £ [Died Remaining 0 Remaining. 8 S? (" Remaining since last Report 39 I 66 ,? g J Admitted SInce. 171 56 Discharged cured and relieved 4 ) J<2 ?Died 0? Remaining ——M G. S. SYMMONS, House Surgeon. MEDICAL OFFICSR8 FOR THE WJlJrL Physician, Dr. Lawrence; Surgeon, Mr. Rowlatids. COMMITTEE.—Mr. Geo. Sptirrell, (Chairman), Mean. E. H. Stacey, Joseph Timmins, G. Bagnall, G. Harris, J. J. Stacey. I JOHN W. WHITE. Secretary.
" ■ - ■ l HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
■ ■ l HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The Tiryeide hounds will meet on Monday, March 9th, at Pontgynon, and on Thursday, the 12th, at Penybryn, Eridell. The Carmarthen Beagles will meet on Monday, Mareb 9th, at Cefn Merthyr, Cross Roads, and on Wednesday the l I th, at Cilcrig Hill; the last day of the season. The U. H. C. hounds will meet on Tuesday, March 10th, at Llanboidy, and on Friday, March 13th, at Marros Village; each dav at ten o'clock. The Llanwnoen Beagles will meet on Monday, March 9th, at Plàsnewydd, near Lampeter, at ten o'clock.
Family Notices
BIRTHS. At Eastington Lodge, Gloucestershire, the wife of Bober Spry Davies, Esq., of a daughter. On the 1st instant, at High-street, Haverfordwest, the wife of William Walters, Esq., banker, of a son. On the 28th ult., at Woodbine Lodge, Haverfordwest, the wife of Richard Ilbert Phillips, Esq., of a son. On the 28th ult., at 4, Wells-street, London, the wife of Mr. Thomas Williams, junior, (late of Llandilo,) of a daughter. On the 2nd instant, at Narberth, the wife of Mr. J. P. Hitchings, draper, of a son. On the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. Evans, governor of Car- digan gaol, of a daughter. ??27?ufhewife of Mr. J. D»™, tailor and draper, Gwynfe, of a daughter. On the 24th ult., at Brighton, the wife of the Rev. James Colley, of Belmont, Shrewsbury, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 3rd inst., at Tytherington church, GloueeMrûdre, by the Rev. W. H. Robinson, Mr. A. John Lloyd Davies, Esq., M.P. for the Cardigan Boroughs, to Elizabeth Bluett, only child of the late Thomas Bluett Hardwicke, Beq., and grand-daughter of Thomas Hardwicke, Esq., of the Grange, Gloucestershire. On the 24th ult., at Tauuton, Somerset, by the RfT. P. Parr, Lieut.-Col. Morgan, of St. Helen's, Swansea, to Maria, daughter of the late Vice-Admiral Winthrop. On the 24th ult.. at St. Phillip's, Dalston, Lotadon, by the Rev. T. Griffiths, A.M., incumbent of pal Chapel, Homerton, John Morgan Howard, Esq-, of the Middle Temple, eldest son of John Howard, fA., of Swansea, attorney-at-law, to Annie, daughter of G. Bowes, Esq., late of Broad-rtreet, London, and Homerton House, in the county of Middlesex, deceased. On the 24th ult., at St. Julian's churoh. Shrewsbury, br the Rev. J. J. Rogerson, Mr. Thomas Hentley, of lUga Hatton, Salop, to Catharine, youngest daughter of the late Mr. James Bentley, of Longdon Mills, in the same county. On the 27th wit., at Rhydybont chapel, by the Rev. H. Jones, in the presence of Mr. James Evans, registrar, Mr. Thomas Jones, Tynyffordd, Llanybyther, to Mias Margaret Jones, Jones, L ?'anybyther. Lewis, Tanyrallt, Llanybyther. On the 3rd inst., by the Rev. H. Jones, in the "enoe of Mr. James Evans, registrar, Mr. John Howellaof Ffrwd-y- whiad, Lampeter, to Miss Rachel Thomas, of Pantstnmon, Pencarreg. On the 25th ult., at Bangor Chapel, near Aberystwith, by the Rev. John Rees, Mr. Mnrtm Osborne, Goginan, to Mary Higgs, of the Miners' Arms, Goginan. DEATHS. On the 4th instant, in Priory-street, in this town, aged 83, the Rev. Thos. Jones, late chaplain and schoolmaster to the county gaol. On the night of the let instant, Thomas Evans, Esq., M.D., of Stockwell-park House, Surrey, and Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, of heart disease and broncho-pneumonia, aged 67. On the 28th ult., aged 66, after a lingering illMW, Mr. Benjamin Thomas, Carmarthen-street, Llandilo. On the 21st ult., in the 8th year of her age, Margaret, daughter of Mr. Thomas Morgan, Peneagarw, Gwynfe. On the 23rd ult., Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Thomas Thomas, Tanyrallt, Gwynfe, in the 34th year of her age. On the 26th ult., of typhus fever, aged 11 yean, D.vi4 son of D. Davis, of Nantdwfwn, Gwynfe. On the 27th ult., aged 7 months, the daughter of Mr. David Samuel, Cnwee-bach, Newport, Pembrokeatare^ On the 28th ult., at Fern Hill, Newport, Pembrokeshire, aged 27, Mr. David Griffiths, mariner. On the 19th ult., aged 35, Mr. Richard Leake, foreman at the works of the Great Western Railway Company, Oaken Gates, Shropshire. On the 20th ult., at Walcot, near Bishop's CasUt, Mr. J. Wright, head game keeper to the Earl of Powis, at that place. On the 26th ult., aged 62, Mr. William Nail Kendillioa, master of the Oswestry House of Industry. On the 27th ult., aged 75, Mr. D. Davies, Croft Cottage Neath Abbey. On the 3rd instant, at Tynllydiart, Aberystwith, aged 76, John Thomas Morgan, Esq., deeply regretted. On the 2d instant, aged 62, Jane, wife of Mr. John Jenkins, late of Dolfadog, near Aberyetwith.
1 SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
1 SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. fr?om  with mundi H. -W. T.- .t CAN?TH?-??"? "?. ?'?X ?,b? f,.m Bri.M, w!th '"°'S''i?"? ?;: Speedwell, Williams: Fal, con, ""?'" June, Gritotns, from Kidwelly, with coals. Saikd, the Rising Sul I I pees, for Portheowl, with dnM; Speedwell, Williams. H. W.Tmhsrnot Jones: J*Dvg GhStt-tr.lco?Onath'?"r?dw.Uy,MM? — ■ >fe