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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. JJtrtfjtf. On Sunday last, Mrs. Nias, wife of Mr. E. W. Nias, Ironmonger, of this town, of a"son. On Tuesday last, 5frs. James, wife of Mr. Henry James, of the Swan. in this town, of a daughter. On Saturday last, Mrs. Morgan, wife of Mr. D. Morgan, Llan. gwyddfan, Llandybie, in this county, of a son. On the iGth instant, the wife of Mr. Jones, Bodowyn, Anglesey, of a daughter. On the 13th instant, at Plas Heaton, the Hon. Mrs. Heaton, of a sou. jHarrtagrrf, On Monday last. at Llanelly, by the Rev. E. Morris, Vicar of the Parish, and Domestic Chaplain to the Right Hon the Earl of Lis- burne, Win. Chambers, Jun., Esq., the only son of Wm. Chambers, Esq., of Llanelly House, in the County of Carmarthen, and of Bicknor, in the County of Kent, to Joinnah Trant, daughter of Capt. Payne, of the Royal Marines, and Governor of the Island of Assencion. At Llanelly, on the 22d instant, Mr. William Isaac, Clock and Watchmaker, of that place, to Mrs. Ann Griffiths, of Scyborfach, in the parish of Llandilo-Talybont, in the county of Glamorgan. Lately, at Beverley, in Upper Canada, Captain Thomas Roberts, second son of the late John Roberts, Esq., of Kidwelly, Carmarthen- shire, to Mary Anne Mover, only daughter of Marmaduke Muyer, Esq., of Pittville Hall, county of Dundas, in that Province. On the 12th instant, by pemission of the Right Rev. Solomon Herscbell, London, Mr. Harris Joseph, belonging to the Jews' Syna- gogue, Swansea, to Miss Margaret Isaacs, of Newport, Monmouth- ehiie, by Mr. Abrahams, the Jew .Reader appointed for Swansea. On the 1 Ith instant, at Margam, Glamorganshire, by the Chan- cellor of the Diocese, Mr. David Rees, of Blaen-cwm-cenvn, to Jane, daughter of Mr. Morgan Bevan, ofCrigwallt, Margam. On the 8th instant, at Margam, Air. David Lewis, of the Yacht Galatea, to Miss Margaret David, of Taibach. On the 13th instant, at Dolgelley, by the Rev. H. Weir White, John Jones Williams, Esq., Clerk of the Peace for Merionethshire, elilast son of the late Humphrey Williams, Esq., of Dolgelley, to Jane, eldest daughter of the late Francis Roberts, Esq., of Bryny- ffyunon, Dolgelley. JDcatljS. Yesterday morning, at Llandilo, aged 18, deeply and deservedly regretted, David Edwards, second son of John Lewis, Esq. His truly amiable disposition and Christian resignation to the Divine will, under a long an,? painful illness, had deservedly endeared him to his disconsolate parents and relations, in whose sorrow a large circle of friends most sincerely sympathize. Suddenlv, on the loth instant, Mrs. Jenkins, wife of Mr. Jenkins, tailor, High-street, Swansea. On the instant, at Cwmcerwn, in the parish of Llangonoyd, Glamorganshire, hirs. Jennett, at the advanced age of 101. On the 10th instant, at Brecon, in the prime of life, being in his .2:kj yrar, after a long illness, Air. T. Prosser, eldest son of the late Mr. Thos. Prosser. Auctioneer and Carrier, of that town. He was a young man most deservedly respected by all who knew him and his premature loss will be long and severely felt, not only by his im- mediate relations, but also by a numerous circle of friends. On the 6th instant, at Chepstow, awfully sudden, Mark Willett, Esq., Surgeon, author of the Bristol Tide Tables, Stranger in Mon- mouthshire, &c. By his death the liberal cause has lost a patriotic supporter, society an useful member, and his disconsolate family a tender and affectionate parent. On the 15th instant, after a short illness, Henry John, only son of Charles Evans, Esq., Henblas, Anglesey. On the lath instant, of a decline, at the GlaiiTavon Tavern, Pwll- heli, Mr. James M'lvey, Quilldresser, from Liverpool, aged 25. On the 30th of June last, at Middlewich, Cheshire, Mr. Nicholas Edwards, aged 82 years.
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OUR BOROUGH MAGISTRATES. We are re- quested to give insertion to the following correspon- dence on the subject of the curious letter from the Mayor and Magistrates of this Borough prohibiting the ,select Vestry from holding its meetings in the Council Chamber, which appeared in our last. Magistrates in general, we believe, consider it necessary to have direct evidence before they adopt any decisive proceedings in such cases as that in question; but hearsay evidence is quite sufficient to warrant our borough officials to issue their mandates, especially when the persons against whom they are directed are their political opponents. This is one of the many consequences arising from a Borough being governed by a self-elected minority, to •which we hope the Municipal Reform Bill will speedily put an end: Carmarthen, July 23d, 1835. Dear Sir, I have just been informed that the reason the Mayor and Magis- trates assign for having precluded the use of the Council Chamber to the Select Vestrv, is in consequence of some observations made by Mr. John Evans (Prothonatory) and myself at a Vestry Meeting dis- puting their right to the custody of the Hall. I beg respectfully to say that the Mayor and Magistrates have been misinformed, that the subject was never introduced into any Vestry Meeting in my presence, and that I never at any time or place disputed, or even questioned, their right to allow or disallow the use of the Town Hall to whom they pleased. As there has evidently been a gross deceptIon practIsed upon the minds of the Magistrates in this matter, and a considerable interest excited in consequence of the insult offered to the Vestry, I beg to learn upon what authority the above reason has been founded. And am, dear Sir, Yours respectfully, JAMES BAGNALL. To David Davies, Esq., Mayor. Greenhall, 23d July, 1835. Dear Sir, I have been so much occupied the whole of the morning, that I could not by any possibility pay earlier attention to your letter. The 4 Select Vestry were excluded from the Council Chamber, in conse- quence of Mr. Goode stating that a good deal of abuse had been la- vished on the Vendor of Shells, and the power of the Mayor and Ma- gistrates to grant permission for him to exhibit his curiosities called in question by some of the gentlemen composing the Vestry. And remain, dear Sir, Yours very truly, DAVID DAVIES. To lilr. James BagnaH. SIR, Cross, Carmarthen, July 23, 1835. A tetter dated" Carmarthen, 15 July, 1835" signed "John Wil liams, Clerk to the Mayor and Magistrates of the Borough of Car marthen," and directed to me as late Chairman of the Select Vestry Carmarthen," charges me with having" on a late occasion" disputed the authority of the Mayor and Magistrates as to the use of the Town Hall of this Borough. I deny having done so, and I fearlessly tell you, Sir, that I have neither on that, nor any other occasion, disputed .their authority; in confirmation of which, I appeal to your prede- cessors, and those gentlemen who have for the last 34 years (when I first came to reside here) filled the dignified situations of magistrates of this town. As the chief magistrate you ought to have made the requisite enquiries as to the truth of the alleged charge, before you embodied it in a letter, bu t your not having done so, you must now prove its truth; and upon reflection I am sure you cannot, upon the principle of justice, refuse to tell me from whom you had your or nallon for I pronounce it a wilful and a deliberate falsehood. When several members of the Select Vestry went into the Hall, on the occasion you allude to, we found the door of the Council room shut; but the Hall-keeper informed us that the "person," or itine- rant shell seller, was inside. She opened the door and we all went in. One of the members observed that the Seleet Vestry had been accustomed to hold their meetings there-the man replied that Mr. Goode had obtained permission for him to occupy the room, but he would endeavour to accommodate us in the lower end of that art of the Hall where his goods were not placed; to -hich I answereg-no! we can go into the body of the Hall to hold our meetings, and so we did. This was all that took place on the occasion, and upon this you found a charge against me of disputing the authority of the Mayor and magistrates. Mr. Williams further Informs me "that the magistrates will with- out delay take into their consideration the possession and use of another part of the Hall by persons and for purposes unauthorized by them." What, Sir, you will take the possession and use of another part of the Hall by persons and for purposes unauthorized by yon (the Mayor and Magistrates) this must certainly be obtaining pos- session in a novel way, but probably more on this perspicuous mode or writing at another time, "and that they will act desisevely" (what can this mean, Mr. Mayor, what language is this word derived from >) "On that subject also, and that they are determined to uphold all the authority confided in them by the law, fearless, and regardless of any t1 empt that may be made to infringe or usurp their rights, however insolently or daringly shaped or contrived." Pray what has all this double-distilled farrago to do with me? Havel ever attempted to under. mine the authority of the magistrates ? Have I in any way directly or Indirectly infringed or usurped the rights of the magistrates, or have I insolently or daringly shaped or contrived means to accomplish such an end Your having made those charges against me, which I deny from beginning to end, I consider, that as performing the functions of the chief magistrate of this town, you cannot deny me the appli- cation which I now make, viz..—Who informed you that I doubted the authority of the Mayor and Magistrates on the occasion alluded to in Mr. Williams' letter? What are the grounds on which you charge me with having "insolently and daringly attempted to in fringe or usurp their rights I" If these queries are not answered the public shall judge whether unfounded accusations are worthy to emanate from the chief magistrate of Carmarthen, without referring the accused to the source from whence he received them. I have written the above in much hurry, when the Assizes are over you may hear from me again. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, JOHN EVANS. To David Davies, Esq. Mayor." Greenhall, July 23d, 1835. Dear Sir, i have written to Mr. James Bagnall, and given him the reasons why the Select Vestry were excluded from the Council Chamber. Your conduct has always beer, exceedingly respectful to me before I came to office and afterwards, nor have I ever heard it hinted, that during the whole of the excitement which has taken place at Car- marthen you have ever forgot the gentleman to those in authority. And remain, dear Sir, Yours truly, DAVID DAVIES. To Mr. John Evans, Cross. We, the undersigned, being members of the Select Vestry present on the occasion aliuded to in the foregoing correspondence, do hereby declare that no abuse whatever was lavished by any one of us on the Vendor of Shells, nor was the power of the Mayor and Magistrates to grant permission for him to exhibit his curiosities in called ques- tion. JOHN EVANS JAMES BAGNALL WILLIAM MOSS ■ JOHN THOMAS BENJAMIN DAVIES. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.—On Fridav last, the Carmarthen Auxiliary of this uririvalled ins, titlition held its Anniversary Meeting in the Guild- hall, in this town,—Mr. George Bagnall in the Chair. After a short but pithy and well-delivered speech from the Chairman, the Rev. Mr. Brown, one of the general Secretaries of the Parent Society, delivered a long and interesting address explanatory of the operations and success of the institution, in the course of which he sta- ted the interesting fact that the income of the Society or the last year amounted to the sum of X107,926, being between £3,000 and £4,000 greater than for any former year; and that the issues for the same year amounted to 633,654 copies of the Scriptures. The meeting was also ably addressed both in Welsh and English by the Rev. Messrs. Watkins, Jones, Breese, Phillips (of Hay), and other gentlemen, and a collection was made at the close in aid of the funds of the Society, which amounted to about X2. The total absence of all the Clergy of the Established Church, and of almost all the Tory party, on the occasion, would lead an observer to conclude, that these gentlemen consider the Bible as a hook the general circulation of which is not likely to aid their cause. If tmch be their opinion, it is much nearer the truth than their politics. A VEGETABLE MONSTER.—A Scotch thistle was found growing last week jn the estate of Capt. Evans, Pantykendy, in this county, which presented an interes- ting specimen of those strange monstrosities which the vegetable kingdom sometimes exhibits. The item, or rather series of stems, was not round as is usual, but perfectly fiat, being about six inches wide at the upper part, and surmounted by a rllw of eight heads, all con- nected together, and presenting the appearance of a snake coiled up in a spiral form and reposing horizontally amidst the cluster of prickly leaves at the top of the plant. As a botpuical curiosity it is well worth pre- serving. MORAVIAN MISSIONS.—On Sunday last, the RJW P. Maurice, M.A., Chaplain to the New Oxford, one of the deputies of the London Association in aid of the Moravian Missions, preached sermons in the parish churches of Pembroke, Milford, and St. Mary's, Haver- fordwest. After each service a collection was made in furtherance of these Missions, as follows :—Morning service, at Pembroke, £ 5 5s.; afternoon, at MiUotd, £ 3 16s. at Havefordwesl, £; Total, .;Ell Is. 8d. The Rev. Gentleman, in his sennon at Haverfordwest, spoke in the highest terms of the exer- tions of the United Brethren to spread the tidings of salvation among the Heathen, and stated that to them may be attributed, under Divine Providence, the esta- blishment of so many Missionary Societies by the various denominations of Christians at the present day. The Brethren's Missions led the wav. shewed the practicabi- lity of the plan, and by their success established its uti- lity. The Missions are conducted with the strictest economy, and were more ample funds at their disposal, their usefulness might be almost indefinitely extended. So indefatigable have been their exeruons, that at the present time the number of converts from the Heathen in various parts of the world exceed four times the num- ber of Brethren in all their establishments in Europe. Mr. Evan Owen Thomas, of Nantyrnaul, in the parish of Kenarth, in this county, was admitted a mem- ber of the Royal College of Surgeons, on the 10th inst. At an adjourned Quarter Sessions held on the 22d intant, T. P. Bnddulph, clerk, of Amroth Castle, and W. B. Swann, Esq., of Merrixton, took the Oaths as Magistrates for this County. CHURCH RATES:—A meeting of the rate-payers of the Borough of Newport, Monmouthshire, and parish of St. Woolos, was convened, agree-ioly to notice, in the Church, on Thursday last, the Rev. A. A. Isaacson, Vicar, in the Chair. The rate was proposed by Thomas Prothero, Esq., seconded by Thomas Powell, Esq. An amendment was then proposed by Mr. John Frost, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Wall, when a poll was de- manded—one party recording "o'es for, and the other against the rate. About 3 o'clock the chairman declared the poll closed, and a warm discussion followed, when those who opposed the rate voted Mr. George Gethig into the chair, and the polling continued until about 4 o'clock. Those who supported the rate declare they had a majority on the Vicar leaving the chair; hut those who were averse to the rate state that at the close of the poll they had a majority of 37. We are happy in being enabled to state that the bodies of the three young men who were unfortunately drowned between Newport and Cardiff last week, were picked up and restored to their relations, whose anguish has in a measure been alleviated by the satisfaction of knowing that their remains are deposited with their kindred in the burial ground of St. Woolos. A MAD-DOG STOity.-Tlle inhabitants of Dow- lais and the neighbourhood have lately been under the influence of considerable alarm respecting mad dogs, and the members of the canine tribe, as is usual in such cases, have consequently received more kicks than under ordinary circumstances "fail to their lot. Last week, a poor halt-famished cur, who so far from having any dread of water would gladly have plunged into the deep- est and most rapid current after the cleanest hone that could be thrown to him, entered a house near the Pen- darren Works, and made a hearty mral of some bread and cheese which he found in the pantry. Before the repast was finished, however, in came the old lady, who had been gossiping with her neighbours instead of taking care of her pantry, and on detecting the thief, armed herself with her broom, and pursed him across the gar- den at the top of her speed, screaming in cracked treble with all the power of her pipes—" A mad dog—a mad dog." Some wags who were at work close by, encou- raged the old lady in the notion that the dog was mad, telling her, moreover, that they saw him blowing into her bee-hive in tiie garden, and that the bees would certainly become rabid. This threw her into a perfect paroxysm of alarm, and away she ran entreating hcr neighbours to come and help her to drown the bees, or all Merthyr would be mad in a few days! The dog, happily, got clear off, but the fate of the bees has not reached us. The Glamorganshire Estates of Mr. Gwyn were sold by Mr. George Robins, on Thursday. The first Lot, producing a rental of .= £ 1,400 a. year, sold for 30,000 guineas. The second Lot, on Lease for Lives, as it re- gards a small portion, ami producing < £ 147 a year, sold for 10,000 guineas, Mr. Bailey, M.P. for Worcester, was the purchaser. The week antecedently Mr. Robins sold the large Estates of the late Sir Wm. Keppel, Bart, near to Brecon, in South Wales, at near 32 years' purchase, on a rack rent; this looks very much like a re-action in the value of Land. Major Holford and Mr. Bayley were the large purchasers. We beg to direct the attention of our readers to the following extract of a letter addressed to A. ltfhV- i LAND & SON, 20, Hatton Garden, London, whose advertisement appears in another column. It is dated Putney, April 2d, 18; GENTLEMEN,—It is with feelings of the sincerest gra- titude that I take the early opportunity of sending vou my thanks for that inestimable production of yours, the MACASSAR OIL. I am now in the sixty-seventh year of my age, and for the last ten years I have been getting more bald every year, till at last I was induced to make trial of your far-famed Oil, and I assure you that at the present time my hair is as thick and as good as ever it was. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obliged and faithful Servant, J. WIGGENS. I
Carmarthenshire Summer Assizes.I
Carmarthenshire Summer Assizes. I The Commission was opened on Tuesday last, before Mr. Justice Patteson, who was detained at Cardiff till late on Monday evening. His Lordship arrived at the Guildhall about two o'clock, when the preliminaries ob- served on such occasions being gone through, the Court was adjourned, and his Lordship attended Divine ser- vice at St. Peter's Church, where an excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev. John Thomas, the Sheriff's Chaplain, from Eccles. 11, 9, But know thou that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment." On his Lordship's return from Church, the following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury: I FOR THE COUNTY. I E. P. Lloyd, Esq., Glansevin, Foreman. J. E. Saunders, Esq., Glanrhwdw. Thomas Morris, Esq., Llanstephan Castle. R. J. Nevill, Esq., Llanelly W. Chambers, Esq., Llanelly J. W. Phillips, "Esq., Aberglasney J. R. L. Lloyd, Esq., Dolhaidd J. LI. Price, Esq., Glangwilly Robert Peel, Esq., Taliaris Grismond Philipps, Esq., Carmarthen James Thomas, Esq., Caeglas Lewis Evans, Esq., Pantykendy Lewis Lewis, Esq., Gwinfe Daniel Prytherch, Esq., Abergorlcch J. G. Philipps. Esq.. Cwmgwilly D. J. Lewis, Esq., Gilfach J. H. Rees, Esq., Kilymaenlhvyd G. B. W. Stackpole, Esq., Laugharne H. A. Spencer, Esq., Llysnewydd Thomas Jones, Esq., Waungron I FOR THE BOROUGH. I J. B. Davies, Esq., Fore-I man Aaron Timmins, Esq. W. Rees Davies, Esq. I Charles Jones, Esq. John Davies, Esq. I LI. Llewellyn, Esq. I Wm. Philipps, Esq. I Roger Price, Esq. I Lewis Lewis, Esq. Henry Davies, Esq. William Carver, Esq. David Thomas, Esq. John Harries, Esq. David Res, Esq. J. Davies, Esq. David Jones, Esq. P. R. Philipps, Esq, His Majesty's Proclamation against vice and profane- ness having been read, his Lordship briefly addressed the Grand Juries for the County and the Borough to the following effect:- (ientleinen,-In the first place I have to apologise for having detained you so hng from the business con- nected with your duties, but the fault has not been mine. A very important cause was brought before me at Car- diff, which I thought it my duty to dispose of. and in doing so was occupied in Court until half past eight o'clock last night; and although I started at six o'clock this morning, I found it impossible to arrive earlier, and have consequently been obliged to take advantage of the Act of Parliament by which Judges of Assize are allowed to open the Commission on the second day when pres- sure of business renders it necessary for them to take advantage of such legislative pi-ovision.-I trust, how- ever, that no inconvenience has been consequent on my delay, which I exceedingly regret, but which I again assure you has been unavoidable. Your business, how. ever, will not be long, nor tedious, as on reference to the calendar I find there are only six cases in the County, and one in the Borougli.-Gentlemen, it is not in my power to give you any satisfactory opinion on either of these cases, because I have been unable to look over the depositions as carefully as I could have wished.—It is indeed only now while the Clerk of Assize has been call- ing over your names, that I have had an opportunity of glancing even hastily and cursorily over some of the de- positions as they lay before mc.-l am not, therefore, master of the facts as deposed to by the several witnesses, and am necessarily obliged to leave the different cases chiefly in your own hands. I am not aware, however, that there is any peculiarity in any of them, and ani therefore assured your information and experience will, though unaided by me, direct you to a correct and up- right decision. You will permit me, however, to say if you should meet with any difficulty on which you may be anxious for direction and guidance, if you will return into Court, [shall feel very great pleasure in rendering every assistance in my power. I am quite sure. (Tenth'-I men, I need not dwell on your duties; it is, I am per- suaded, quite unnecessary ;—you have had, I doubt nut, experience already, and your information is sufficient even if you lacked such a recommendation.— T am glad to see so many respectable Gentlemen of the County engaged in rendering assistance in this way in furthering the ends of justice.—Gentlemen, there is one very impor- tant case, that of murder, to which I have r;o doubt you will pay every attention.—Two persons are charged with this most serious ofience. The one with the murder of her husband, the other with the murder of his father. —The younger prisoner, it appears, is a boy of the tender years of twelve.—His youth, I must state, will oner no I iior if culpable: nor, if urged to the deed in question hy another person, and aided and abet- ted therein, will that form any excuse, if found guilty of the charge. In glancing I did just now over the de. positions in this case, I find there are a vast number of I witnesses who wiii be examined; hut in my view, and forming my opinion hastily, it appears to me to be a case resting chiefly on what we term circumstantial evidence. It appears that the female prisoner and her deceased husband lived unhappily, and on bad and unfi-iendiy terms. I gather from the depositions that the abuse and ill treatment of his wife was frequently with him a ground of complaint, and it is to be feared that the lack of attention as well as moral principle may indirectiy have led to those partit's being placed in their present very unhappy situation. It appears that the deceased was taken to a neighbouring stable, where he died after the injury he received. But as regards any observations made some months or years prior to this transaction, un- less made by deceased in the presence of prisoner, it cer- tainly cannot be received as evidence. Presumptive, or circumstantial evidence, in many cases, has been render- ed most conclusive; how far it goes in reference to the present question I am unable to decide.—I mentioned the tender years of the younger prisoner, and I have no doubt it recalled to your recollection the case of a boy in Surrey, who was tried, convicted, and executed at a period of life which rendered his untimely end doubly affecting.—This boy is only twelve years of age; but, Gentlemen, it you are of opinion that he helped even in depriving his father of the life God had given him, you are bound by the laws of your country, notwithstanding his youth, to return a true hi!! against him and if found guilty by a jury of his country, I am bound to undertake the painful duty of passing the sentence which the Jaw prescribes. It is, Gentlemen, my province not to judge of the law, but as I find it am bound to administer it. -1 leave the case of arson, which rests also on circum- stantial evidence, if I mistake not, as well as the other cases, in your hands. I am quite satisfied that you wiil exercise the functions and trusts imposed on you by your country with honour to yourselves and advantage to thosa who have deposited such trusts in your hands." Benjamin Thnmas was first placed at the Bar, indicted for stealing a horse, the property of Mr. John Waters, I of Sarnau. Mr. John Waters examined—Is a Magistrate for this County, living at Sarnau. On the 20th of May last missed a bay gelding from the farm. In consequence of some information went to Swansea after the horse, which he found at the Green Dragon, and identified it. This was on Saturday the 23d. Cross-examined by Prisoner—Did not see the prisoner take the horse. Sylvanus Davies—Is a labourer in the employ of Mr. Waters. On the 21st of May last missed a bay gelding from the farm. Had seen him the evening before about sun-set. In consequence of some information went to Swansea in pursuit of the horse, and afterwards went with Thomas Jones to the Angel, at Neath, and found the prisoner there, who was taken into custody. Went afterwards to a place called the Moor, and found several horses there. The prisoner was taken with them, and pointed out the horse. Witness went to the horse, who immediately came to him. It was afterwards taken to the Golden Lion, in Swansea. Knew the prisoner a fortnight previous to the time the horse was missing. He worked for Mr. Waters, and was discharged the day before the horse was stolen. Thomas Jones—Is a constable at Swansea. Remem. bers 22d of May last, when last witness called on him. Went with him to Neath, and called at the Angel Inn, where prisoner was found in bed, who was immediately taken into custody. The prisoner and witness went with Sylvanus Davies down to the Moor, where the prisoner pointed out the horse he said he had sold the old man, and brought from Mr. Waters's farm. The horse was after.vards recognized by Mr. Waters. Stephen R(-es-Is a bargeman at Neath. In May last met the prisoner at Swansea. He had a horse with him, which he said was from Pembrokeshire for sale. Pri- soner accompanied witness to Neath, and sold the horse to witness for XII. He only paid 1 sovereign to the prisoner, as he was afraid all was not right. turnpilie Thomas Adams—Lives in a cottage on the turnpike road between Sarnau and Carmarthen. Was working on the road on the 20th of May last. Remembers the day Mr. Waters lost his horse. Saw the prisoner the night before going towards Sarnau. The prisoner was undefended, and called no witnesses. Guilty-To be Transported for Life. WEDNESDAY. James Lloyd was indicted for an assault on Maria Williams, with intent to commit a rape. After hearing the evidence, which is unfit for publication, the prisoner was found guilty of a common assault, and required to find securities for his good conduct for two years. John Beynon, labourer, of Llangan parish, was indicted on a charge of stealing one ewe sheep, and two lamos, the property of Levi Owen. John Arlams-Js a butcher, living in the parish of Nar- berth. Was at Holgan farm, in Pembrokeshire, four weeks ago; observed the prisoner there. Ptisoner offered a ewe sheep and two lambs for sale, which witness agreed to bny. He accordingly fetched them from the field, and asked Ms. for the fattest lamb but afterwards said he would rather sell the three together. The pri- soner said he lived at Tyglyn, and was a mason. Pi i soner ultimately offered the three for 26s., and said the ewe was 4 or 5 years of age; but on examination, witness found it was only a yearling sheep. A bargain was sub- sequently made for the three sheep for one sovereign. Witness afterwards saw the prisoner on the following morning, and took him into custody; and sent for the police officer from Narbertli. Levi Owen-Is a tailor, living at Llangan, in this County. In June last, had some sheep (a ewe and lamb) in a field at Trefach had the ewe sheep twelve months previous. On finding his loss he went to Narberth in pursuit; and in consequence of what he heard at Nar- berth, went to Holgan, and found the ewe sheep and lamb he had lost in an outhouse, in the charge of one Morris. Witness went with the constable who took the sheep towards the pound at Narberth. Is quite sure that the ewe and lamb which were taken from Holgan to Narberth pound, are the identical ewe and lamb he lost from Trefach. Thomas Morris-Was at Holgan farm on the day in question. A ewe and lamb was given into witness' pos- session by the name of Adams.. Had seen the prisoner before. Was there when Levi Owen came there and claimed the sheep, which were delivered up to him and the constable. Anthony Thomson—Is a chief constable at Narberth. On the 22d of June was called to go to an Inn there, and met John Adams, Mcrris, and others. In consequence of what they stated went in pursuit of the prisoner, and took him into eastody. On his apprehension he said the sheep were, given him. Witness put the sheep into a pound at Narberth, and marked them. They are now in a lock-up place below. John Morgan—Is a butcher and constable at Narberth. On the 23d of Jnne last, a ewe and lamb was given int) his charge there. The prisoner put in a written defence.—Guilty—Trans- portation for life. David Davies, farmer, (a very decent looking man) late of the parish of Bettws, was indicted for stealing several sheep, the property of a neighbouring farmer, named Phillip Isaac. Mr. John Evans and Mr. Johns conducted the prose- cution. Phillip James—Is a farmer living in Bettws parish, and well acquainted with the prisoner, who lived two miles distant from the same parish. Prisoner kept a few sheep. Bettws mountain adjoins the premises, and sheep are grazed there. Witness had a flock of sheep (about 200) which grazed on the mountain. On Whit- Monday last went to took after the sheep, and discovered some were missing that he had seen the previous even- ing. Two ewes with lambs were missing. Witness took his boy and went in pursuit of the sheep, and ulti- mately found the mother of one of the lambs about half a mile from where she usually grazed; and was coming in the direction from prisoner's house. In a week after- wards, in consequence of some information he had recei- ved, he and two of his sons went to the prisoner's house, about 2 o'clock in the morning. They observed sheep in the prisoner's field. They did not go into the field immediately, but witness left his son looking out, and went himself to Jonah Morgans and to David Rees, and ultimately back to prisoner's home. Wm. Rees accom- panied witness. They found prisoner in one of the fields. Witness asked him if he had seen any of witness's sheep astray, coming down from the mountain. Prisoner replied in the negative, and said he had 4 sheep on the fields above, which he may look at if he liked. Witness further asked prisoner if he had not some other sheep on his lands, to A'IliCil he replied he had none. Witness asked him to whom did the sheep belong which he had first seen, to which prisoner replied "0 yes, they are mine." Witness afterwards went to the hay-field, ac- companied by Jonah Morgan and W. Rees, and desired his son to drive the sheep to the upper part of the field. Prisoner was present. As they passed by witness asked prisoner if he would say that the lambs which lie pointed to were his, to which he replied they were. Two of the lambs were caught which witness claimed, having pointed out to the prisoner the marks by which he knew them. The ewe was afterwards caught by Jonah Mor- gan, which witness identified immediately as his pro- perty. (He then particularised the different marks on the sheep, and the way in which the marks were altered, which appeared quite just.) Cross-examined by Mr. Vaughan Williams for the prisoner—The prisoner is a farmer. He came to the field with them to examine the sheep immediately, and stood by during the time they were doing so. Did not say if W. Jones would sign a paper saying whose sheep they were that would be sufficient. Did not ask the prisoner what satisfaction he would give for William Jones. Wm. Rees—Lives in Bettws parish. Was called On by prosecutor on the day in question, and accompanies him to the house of the prisoner. Wm. Jones was ther e working with the prisoner (his evidence went to corro- borate that given by last witness.) David George—Is a farmer, and keeps sheep on the Bettws mountain. Was on the mountain on Whit Sun- day about 4 o'clock in the morning. Saw the prisoner and conversed with him that morning as he was going up to the mountain. Prisoner was keeping some sheep in a troop in a small ravine. Witness had lost a ram, and enquired of prisoner who said he had seen it ou Carmarthen bank. Found the prisoner in the same place on his return. Several other witnesses were examined, who deposed to the same effect.—Guilty—Transported for Life. William Lev-is, a man of respectable appearance was indicted for having in May last feloniously set fire to a dwelling-house, out-houses, and premises, occupied by Mrs. Anne Howell, in the parish of Treleeh-ar-Bettws, in this county. Anne Howell-Is a widow, living in the parish of Tre- lech. Remembers the 27th of May last. Her family consists of a niece, a grand-daughter, and herself, and a son, who slept on the hayloft. nahael Williams, Han- nah Williams, and herself, slept in the house on the night in question. She went to bed on the night in question about 9 o'clock. Witness went to bed first, and the grand-daughter was sent a message. Her two sons slept on the loft of the cowhouse. Was disturbed in the night before I It-loch in consequence of the fire. The noise of the flames in the thatch awoke her. It was a straw thatch with tiled eaves. Heard the flames, and on opening the door discovered the thatch in a blaze. The fire came from the thatch in two diiferent places. The family got out as fast as possible and sought for as sistance. There was no fire do.< n stairs when she awoke. There are two fire places in the house, but there had not been fire in one of them for months. There had been fire in the other places which is on the ground in the course of the day. The house was burnt down in conse-, quence. Six or seven weeks previous there had been a fire before. Cross-examined by Mr. Chilton-The outhouse was burnt down seven weeks previous, but the cattle were saved. Her loss was not so much the first time, bi, ,t it was great in the last instance. There was no lightning that night. at least she saw none. Rachel Will i,nis-itenieqi bei-s the night of the fair Had gone on-a message, and when she returned found the prosecutrix in bed. There was no fire in the fire- place when she returned; it was out by sunset. Wit- ness and the little girl went to bed about 10 o'clock, but was awoke in the night by her aunt. On opening the door found the thatch on fire, a little above the eaves a ladder had been used on the thatch that day. Witness went to call John Howell as soon as she got out. Cross-examined—Never saw thatch on fire before. John Howell-Is son of the prosecutrix, and slept on the loft above the cowhouse on the night in question. His brother slept with him. On being awoke found the house on fire. The ladder that was found was usually kept in the haggard. Saw it there that day. Cross-examined—Was examined by Mr. Lewis, and then said the same thing about the ladder. Samuel Eviiis-Is a servant living near Treleach, and heard of the fire on the night in question. Saw the pri soner in the yard, took hold of him by the collar, and asked him if he was going to the mill. He said no. Pri- soner asked witness if the shop of Mr. Evans, at Tre- leach, was open he said he wanted tobacco, and then parted. On going to the village he saw a person lie did not know going towards the same place, but he was about the same size as the prisoner. That person went beyond the village, towards the house that was burnt. Cross-examined—There is a good road through his master's yard to Treleach, and it was there he met with the prisoner. Mary Jones, with whom the prisoner used to keep company, lived at the mill. Thomas Thomas-Is a servant to Mr. Howell, living at Dinas-bach. On the night of the fire he was going home, and observed the fire between eleven and twelve. Met a person on the road, near his master's house, coming towards the village. Thinks he knew the per- son took him to be the prisoner. i Cross-examined—The person referred to was qui^ te close to witness, and turned over tbe bank. His young- master is a relation of the prosecutrix, and on very good terms with him. He sleeps in the same room with Mr. Howell, and told him this account that night; told him so when he was asleep. Mary Jones gave evidence nearly to the same effect; and gave an account of a conversation with prisoner (who had been paying his addresses to her) wherein she stated to him that he was suspected of the fire, and ad- vised him to run away but he refused, saying, if lie did so, he would be making himself guilty'. Sarah Thomas-Is a servant livingat Treleach parish. In the harvest of 1833 was reaping. Prisoner was there also, as also his brothers and sisters. There was some conversation about the daughters of Cwmbach. He said that letters were going out that whoever married the daughters of Cwmbach would have fire in their houses. The prisoner being called on for his defence, said, it was a case originating entirely in falsehood. Mr. Howell, jun., examined—Thomas Thomas, who was examined to-day, is witness's father's servant.—Re- members hearing of the fire.-Thoinas Thomas did not say any thjng to witness on the subject at the time, as he remembers. Rev. Morgan Jones, Mr. W. Evans, and a great num- ber of respectable men, gave the prisoner an unexcep- tionable character. Verdict-Not Guilty. I THURSDAY. Thomas Evans v. Stephen Evans.-This was an action brought by plaintiff, a travelling bookseller, against de- fendant. a farmer, living at Cilcarw, to recover the amount of a certain promissory note for £42 and interest, which passed into the hands of the plaintift. Daniel Thomas examined.—Is attesting witness to the note in question, and saw it signed by Evan Evans. Two other names were previously signed. Evan Evans is now dead. The money named in the note (£42) was handed over to Evan Evans at the time. Has been with his mo- ther to Cilcarw demanding of Stephen Evans the amount of the note, in June, 183:3. Cross-examined by Mr. Chilton-The money was ad- vanced on the note three weeks previous to the note being signed. Rev. E. Morris proved the handwriting of Stephen Evans to the note. David Jones—At the request of Eliz. Nathan went to defendant to ask him for the amount of two different notes due from him and his father. This was two years ago. Defendant said it was not then convenient, but he would see her again after he had seen his brother. Was present at the King George when the £i9 was paid. Defendant then stated that he would pay the X42 as ho- nestly as he had paid the other. Mr. Morgan Hopkin deposed to a conversation with defendant, who said he had joined his father and brother in the note in question. Mr. Chilton, who was assisted by Mr. James, addressed the Jury for the defendant, and called the following wit- nesses John Jones—Is a farmer, and intimately acquainted with Stephen Evans's handwriting. The name 4 Stephen Evans' to the note produced, he judges, is not defen- dant s handwriting. Joshua Treharne—Has known defendant since his childhood, and seen him write many times. Has never seen the note now produced before. He does not believe the name Stephen Evans" to be in the handwriting of defendant, but it is in the handwriting of Thomas Evans. David Morris—Knows defendants handwriting. That to the note now produced is not defendant's, but resem- bles that of Thomas Evans. Mr. Richard Jones-Is a spirit merchant, and was a clerk to defendant's attorney. Knows defendant's hand- writing well. That in the book is not defendant's own hand-writing. Stephen Williams—Knows defendant's signature and writing. The name Stephen Evans" to the note pro- duced is not in defendant's handwriting. He has no doubt on the subject. William Lewis and John Rees deposed to the same eftect as last witness. Mary Evans—Recollects 2 years ago going to defen- dant's house at Cilcarw. At that time his child was ill, and just after the death of old Evans. There were per- sons there from Wernoge. Defendant's wife was also there. Did not see Thomas Evans, the brother who is one to America. Stephen Evans was in conversation with the people at Wernoge when witness went in. They were conversing about money. The elderly woman said that defendant had given his father consent to put his name to the note, but defendant replied he had not. The first witness (Daniel Thomas) was one of the persons she then did not know, and an elderly woman. The conversation was about a note of 42/. Mary Jones deposed to the same effect as last witness. John Rayuer-Is bailiff to Mr. Thomas, of Carmar- then. Was a schoolmaster 28 years ago. Thomas and Stephen Evans were in his school. lie is well acquainted with their handwriting. The name Stephen Evans" is not defendant's handwriting, but is like the writing of Thomas. Attended the sale of Thomas Evans's goods. It amounted to £8 and upwards. Knows the plaintiff, had a conversation with him about this action he said that Stephen Evans would not pay the old woman, but that he (the plaintiff) would make him pay, or put him in Gaol." Verdict for defendant. Counsel for plaintiff, Mr. Socket and Mr. E. V. Wil- liams Attorney, Mr. Jenkins, Swansea. Counsel for defendant, Mr. Chilton and Mr. James; Attorney, Mr. Hugh Williams. Doe demise Amy David v. Theophiltrs fl-illiani.-This was an action of ejectment, brought to recover some small premises situate in the village of St. Clears, in the County of Carmarthen. Daniel David examined—Is the son of plaintiff. Knows the cottage and garden occupied by defendant. Was present in February, 1832, when his master let the premises in question to defendant, at zC2 per annum. Defendant has refused to pay rent, saying he had as good a claim as lessor of plaintiff. After the examination of other witnesses, a question of law was raised by the Counsel for defendant (Messrs. Chilton -ind Hall) on which the plaintiff was Nonsuited. Attorney for plaintiff, Mr. Charles Hughes Counsel, Mr. E. V. Villiams. Attorney for defendant, Mr. Henry Lewis Counsel, Mr. Chilton and Mr. Hall. Evans v. Thomas, executor.—This action was brought to recover the sum of £50 upon a promissory note. Several witnesses were called, and the evidence addu- ced was of a very conflicting nature. I Verdict for plaintiff. Thomas, Gent. v. Daties.-Tliis was an action brought to recover the sum of X35 on a promissory note. I _I 'J7; 'ed the note signed by defeo-I dar.t,a';? e, of that fact. IV(-r(liet for plaintiff—Damages £ ± 10s. I FRIDAY. I Rachel iniliams an elderly woman, and W'iU'mn 1ril- a boy of 12 years of age, st .o f indicted for the Wilful Murder of William Williams, the elder, (who was husband of the female prisoner, and father of the bov), in the parish of Llanarthnev, in this county, on the 4tli day of April, 1835. Mr. Chi'ton, assisted by Mr. E. V. Williams, conducted the case for the prosecution, and very minutely cie.tailed the nature of the evidence as adduced in the following examination of witnesses. The learned Counsel was considerably affected in the course of his address, parti- cularly when referring to the proposed evidence of the three children of deceased, and the closeness cf the rela- tive tie existing between these witnesses and the pri- soners at the bar. John Daniel, Jun. examined—Is a farmer's son, and knew deceased weiJ, who was a smith by trade, and lived at Tyrymynydd, in the parish of Lianarthney. The female prisoner was deceased's wife, and the male prisoner his son. Heard of the death of William Williams, who was about 55 years of age. Saw him on Friday night, the 3d I April, between 8 and 9 o'clock, near a gap, at Pantybedw farm. This was about 400 yards from deceased's house. Spoke to him on the road which led to Tyrymynydd, and walked with him several yards in tiie direction to- wards his own house. l'artel with him'on going a diffe- rent road. He had a bag with him, which he carried on his arm. He appeared to be in good health. Had known him for 9 or 10 years, having lived near him during that time. In his judgment deceased had not been drinking. Had not seen deceased before for perhaps a month. Cross-examined by Mr. John Evans.—The road leads to Gellyoir, as well as Tyrymynydd. Deceased has not worked as a smith for a considerable time, but went about the country and begged, as he has heard it said. I Elizabeth Williams—Lives in the parish of Llanarth- i ney. Tyrymynydd is in the same parish, and she lives, near. Remembers the death of William Williams. Saw him the nhrht previous on the road between her house I and Gellyoir. Saw the deceased about 50 yards from his own house, called Tyrmynydd. He was then standing stiii on the road between witness's house and Geiiyoir. There is a road from thence to Tyrymynydd. lie was standing on the read nearest GeHyoir. There was candie-light at the time she passed deceased's house. This was about nine o'clock. Had known the deceased and his wife, for 8 or 9 years past. The prisoner and deceased lived on bad terms. Cross-examined—The spot where witness sawdeceased was in the direct road to Gellyoir. It was a dark night. The door of deceased's house was shut, but not locked. Margaret Williaitis-is daughter of deceased, and also of the elder prisoner. Has 1 brother, and 1 sister. A girl of the name of Sarah Davies was nursed with them. Remembers her father's death, but does not remember I whether he came home the niglit before his death. Re- members taking supper the night before her father's death. Her mother was there at supper. Saw her father a fortnight previous to his death. Does not know what she told t'ae gentlemen of the Grand Jury. Her father died on Saturday, and she saw him on Friday. He came to the house that night, after they had eat their supper. Thinks she had not gone to bed when he came home. I There was a settle in the room. She saw her father on the settle after she had gone to bed. [The witness was committed in consequence of preva- rication and refusing to give ansive, s to the questions put to her.] Sarah Davies, a child 7 years of age, nursed bv the female prisoner, and iMscilia Williams, daughter of the deceased and the female prisoner, anothercbild of tender years, were brought to give evidence, but his Lordship t thong-lit it unsafe to receive their testimony. David Evan—Is a servant at Gellyoir farm. Went into the stable one morning in the month of April, about 5 o'clock, to feed the cattle. It was on a Saturday morn- ing. The door was linked on the outside. lie opened the door and went in, and immediately saw what he supposed was a dead foal. He had tied one horse, up the night before. Wa; frightened at what he saw, and ran to the house for his grandfather, who returned to the stable. They found it to he Wiiliam, the smith, lying with his face to the ground, groaning. He had no coat about him, but his breeches, which was down to his heels, and his shirt. Went to call Thomas Davies and Amy Williams, who came immediately. Went also to call Itachael, the prisoner. When near Tyrmynydd stood on the hedge and saw the prisoner, Wm. VViliiams. fill the cart with coal. The cart stood at their door. He called out that Wm. Williams was nearly dying in their stable, on which the male prisoner replied, 41 Hold your tongue boy." The male prisoner called out to his mother, and then accompanied witness. Saw the male prisoner at Gellyoir about 11 o'clock the night previous, I who asked witness if he meant to lock the barn that night. Knew the deceased well, who frequently slept in the barn at Gellyoir, and sometimes in the house by the fire. There is a path between the barn and beast- house. Deceased never slept there. Previous to the I death of the deceased he had slept at Gellyoir about 5 weeks. Whenever he saw deceased sleep there he had his coat on. Cross-examined—There were no stalls in the stable where the body was found. There were two horses there that night. One was tied up, and the other was loose. There was a quantity of litter where the body lay, winch was some distance from the door. William Evans—Is a farmer living at GcHyoer. His farm honse fronts a road. The entrance to the hou«e is on the road. The next building is the barn, which is separate from the stable, and with separate, entrances. There is a railed partition betWt-en the si-ftwe aiui cow- house and also separate doors. Trie stable has a back- door leading to a walk in the straw yard. The haggard is enclosed by a hedge, and was in that condition at the time of deceased's death. No one could have come to the back of the stable without going over the hedge. On the morning when, deceased was found there were no marks of such being the place. Has known deceased 40 years, his wife 30 years, has frpquently seen them toge- ther, and cannot say that they lived but upon good terms. Remembers about five months ago deceased coming to his house at twelve o'clock at night. It was a very cold night. Observed blood on deceased's face, and also on his hands. Saw also his left arm which appeared bruised. In consequence of what deceased then said witness told the femaie prisoner that her husband appeared to have been abused. He also told her that he came out on a very cold night. She replied, he might have stayed at home. On another occasion saw female prisoner, when she told witness that the deceased gave her no assistance in rearing her children and he ought to be killed. Tnis was a fortnight before deceased's death. Evan Thomas was present. Prisoner also said that she did not know where her husband was. This was in reply to a question put by witness. Saw the deceased the Wednesday before his death in this Hall. He then appeared in a hearty state of health. Returned home to Geliyoer about nine o'clock on the Friday evening. Found the maleprisoner there standing by the fi there standing by the fire. Asked him about ten o'clock if he intended going home or sleep with his boy, to which he replied he would go home, and accordingly went, when witness shut the door. Was not disturbed during the night. About four o'clock i i the morning the little hoy his servant called him, Ni-le.) he discovered in the stable a man lying in his length with his face downwards. His left arm was under him. Witness knew him and called to him. His breeches, shoes and stockings, and shirt, were about him his coat, hat, apron, and other articles were in the stable. There was blood on his face. Wit- ness did not move the body, which was then alive, until other persons came there. Thomas Davies first moved the bodv, on which blood was discovered coming out of both his eyes. There was also a hole at the bark of his head, and a little blood on his shirt. Noticed the hat, which had holes in it. Observed his hands, which had blood on them. There were two horses in the stable, one tied up and the other loose. The deceased was in the habit of sleeping on the premises. Has seen him frequently sleep. lie had always previous to this his coat &c. about him. After the decease of Wril. Wiliitlis, and the same day, witness examined the track of wheels on the road, which he pointed out to Lazenby, the constable. The wheel marks appeared as if the cart had turned round near the house. Supposing the cart marks tf; have come from Ty'rymynydd, they stopped and turned round 7 yards from his house. Is sure that the tracks he showed Lazenby on Tuesday were the same as he ob- served on the previous Saturday. In consequence of some conversation, went with others to search prisoner's cottage, which was then locked. Thomas Davies brought out a smoothing-iron and snewed it witness. There ap- peared like hair on the top of it. Saw W m. W illiams's coat after his death. John Harris, John Thomas, the prisoner and witness, took the body,t" his late home The women began immediately to wash the body. Did not hear him spellk from the tnia he found liim in the stable until be died. Observed marks of bruises about his face when he was laid out. Cross-examined—The road before his house is a com- mon parish road. It was after he had been to Carmar- then, and returned on the Saturday, that be observed the marks on the road. ..y John Harris-Lives at pantymarcnog. was caiied ov last witness on the dav in question, and saw William Williams, who had blood flowing from his eyes. Rachael, the prisoner. was there also, who said, This is the way 'tis here." Assisted in taking deceased to his own home. Amv Williams—Has known the deceased and his wife for the last 12 years. Oil the morning of his aeath was called bv John Thomas, and went to the stable at Gellvoir, where the body lay. Obseiyeu biood on the temple and hands of the deceased. His hat. coat, and waistcoat lav by his side. Remembers the wife ccming up; the children came before her, except the eldest, girl, who came after them. Assisted to carry him home. Deceased was then alive. Observed the cart of the de ceased near the house, and coal on the ground near it. Assisted to strip deceased. Saw biood on one of the shoulders of the deceased's shirts. W m. W uliams, of Per.ymaen, remained behind, John Evaiis-is a weaver living near Tyrmynydd. Heard of the death of Wm. Williams. On that morning left home to go to Tynant, and on his way passed Tyry, mynydd. On coming near the house heard three sounds as if you were throwing something into a cart. Oil coming further on saw a cart at the door, the shafts were towards Llandilo and Gellyoir. There were two persons near the cart, the elder girl was one, who he observed going near the stable. There was coal on the road in three distinct places. Saw wet on two of the spokes of the cart. Knows the brook, which is on the road to Geiiyoir. The wet he noticed on the wheel is just what would have been produced by crossing that brook. Observed marks of a cart wheel quite fresh gnjug to Gellyoir, and also towards Carmarthen. Saw David Evans, who called out several times, William. On this Margaret came out of the stable, and the male prisoner came to the door. David Evans said the old man was re ulv dying in the stable at Gellyoir. Heard Margaret teil her mother what David Evans said, on which she replied, Don't believe them, they are telling a falsehood." Heard her also say, 14Let them send him home." Daniel Davies—Lives near Tyriewydd. Remembers calling there 5 weeks previous to the death of deceased. He was then sitting near a fire on a stool. Deceased sa,il he very poo i- l Ilis canae in at the time, said he was very His wife came in at the time, and pulled him off the stool on his back to the floor, and kicked him several times. Deceased only replied, don't for God's sake;" but prisoner beat him till she was tired, and afterwards took his coat from about him, saying she wished to show his arms—th.;i he was quiteable to work. Has spoken to prisoner several times about abusing her husband.-her reply was 44 no matter if he was killed." John EnHrJ, Esq., M. n,-fs a physician, living at Carmarthen, of 19 years standing. On Wednesday, the btu of April, was called to examine the body of Wiilium Williams at Tyrymynydd. 31 r. Watkins was then pre- sent. Examined the body also alone on the 7th. There were five bruises on the body—I cut on the forehead,ex- tending to the hair, and two inches in length the 2d was a black mark near the right eye, not through the skin the third was a bruise on the left cheek bone; the 4th was a small c it on the ril:t hand the 5th a bruise on the left> i; these were the external appearances. Found nothing that indicated that blood had issued from either t'ne.eye or socket. Did not remove the eyes from the sockets, which were as large as in their natural state. I fie internal appearances were a black mark under the scalp beneath the mark first mentioned. The bone was uninjured. On separating the bones from the membranes of the brain every part presented a healthy and natural appearance. The surface of the brain also appeared quite heaithy. On dissecting the brain found the left hemis- phere softer than the other mass of brain. From this softened part a b!ood vessel rupturej which flowed into the ventricles of the brain. They appeared full, and contained from three to four ounces of small cluts of biood, and a quantity of serum or water—that water would separate itself from blood after death. That flowing of the blood to the ventricles of the brain would account for the death of the deceased. It might happen that the diseasenf the brain before-named would produce death independent of accident. In this case the man died cf apoplexy with the effusion of blood and serum to the ventricles of the, brain. The impeding of the breath r.iTeet the circulation of the blood. Mr. Joshua Watkins—Was with Dr. Bowen at the examination of the body ofWm. Williams, (tireexternal marks were deposed to, and given to the same effect as that given by Dr. Bowen.) In this case the rupture of a blood vessel was the cause of death. The evidence of the Medical Gentlemen not being deemed sufficient to convict the prisoners, the Jury returned a verdict of-.Vot rl¡¡iity. Counsel for prosecution. Mr. Chilton and Mr. E. V. Williams. Counsel for defence, Mr. John Evans. The prisoners were then arraigned on the Coroner's Inquisition, but no evidence being off.-red on the part of the Crown, they were acquitted. fniiinms v. Doi-iev.-This was an action brought by Mr. Hugh Williams. Attorney, of Carmarthen, to reco- ver the amount of his bill of costn, due to bim for pro- fessional services rendered the defendant in procuring hi* discharge under the Insolvent Act. Verdict for plaintiff.—Damages £ 25 9s. 3d. Rees r. Jones.—This was an action brought by Mr. John Rees, a respectable farmer in this county, against (he defendant, to recover the value of a horse. This case had not terminated when our paper went to press.
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Q,ortff;ponnrur!" c- Co t1)r (SSttar of tlje (DUrtsIjmaii. fi ■ K In the Wehhmnn of Saturday last, I was astonished by reading c, !;r ",1<: of faleho':>d, reflecting on my conduct by one whom von de- si^nate yrnir Ferry-side cotresponden". To his shame be it known, H'at uot one iota of it is correct It is true, that 13 montlis back I did ottler a lock to be put on the pew in St. Ishmaers Church as knllt to Captain Bripstocke, and the motive with which I did it, w:;s to defend my landlord's right of possession, against a person in parish who claimed it. It was kept lodced for three Sundnps uni:u, and has ever since remained open. In the second place, six or eight of in. v puplis occupy that pew every Sunday, as my own family peiv is not sufficiently large to admit all, and 1 have ever felt pleased when I found it afforded accommodation to any respectable people during the vacations. To the truth of my statement, I call on the whole of the cüvgre¡¡-atiou of St. Iahmael'b to bear testimony, and fear not the result of the enquiry I repeat that the lock izas put on my pew many months previous to any arrangement respecting the Welsh Sermon at Ferry-side Chapel. Therefore, the assertion is as false, and the mo.ive which induced it as rile, as the author of it is contemptible, whoever he may be! The insertion of the above in your nest paper, as the refutation of gross falsehood, will oblige Your obedient Servant, JOHN H. WILLIAMS, Clerk. Robert's Rest, Wednesday, July 22d, 1835.
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MORE CHURCH DOINGS AT THE FERRY-SIDE. C70 t92: CrSttcr of trjr iHrl^tnan. Ferry Side, July 21st. 5¡<1.1 have to thank yen for your compliance with my wishes '.3st wee!> in giving publicity to the arbitrary and unfair treatment the persons rentinc pews at the chapel of St. Thomas at this place '1are fvr some time been subjected to. In my last letter, I stated you shouhl hear farther from me if we had continued cause of complaint, I therefore beg to state the following fact, which occurred last Sun- day. leaving the public to judge of the liberal, gentlemanly, and christian feeling from which it emanated. I will nothing extenu- ate, or aught set down in malice," but fearlessly await their verdict, from tbe plain unvarnished statement of the truth. Last Sunday according .1.0 notice vrn on the preceding cue, the sermon at the chapel was in Welsh. Knowing how distasteful this was to the Koglish residents, the worthy Vicar, fr. Gwyn, gave a p-irtion of the service and an excellent sermon in English, in return only expecting as a courtesy on their part, that they would sit while in addition to bi English di5caurse he addressed the exclusively Welsh part of his large congregation in their Dative language from the same text, thus showing a total disregard of trouble or fatigue when he could evince his zeal as a parish priest, and at the same time his kind and gentlemanly feeling towards his friends and ac- quaintance residing zit, or v'sitir.g the Ferry Sde. It would appear, iiowever, that kind and gentleinauly feelinc; amongst the cleigy in this parish, belongs exclusively to our worthy Vicar, as I cannot think either of these sentiments, caused a lot of labourers, for the most p^rt dissenters, and with one exception brought from another parish four t r five miles distant, to crowd into the Iscoed pew at St. Ishmaei's last Sunday, completely filling it, and thereby excluding t'i re?, Ili Lr three highly respectable families who were in the constant habit of sitting in it when tle service w is in English, having in the first in- stance been desired to do so by Mr. Gwyn. That these men did not leave their own chapels, and walk four or live miles to hear doctrines from which they dissent, unordered, is perfectly evident, as is the contemutible pitiful spite which caused them to be sent. Wanton insult ill becomes a clergyman or a gentleman in arv Piace, but when the former selects a sacred edifice tor its display, it must strike evsry right thinking mind as doubly unbecoming and disgusting. I have the honor to be, Sir, &c. A PEW HOLDER. P. S. Some public spirited person removed the parsonic locks I mentioned in n1) last as having been put on the pews:; had they not been got rid of, the churchwarden would have performed his duty iu removing them.—I SHy this advisedly. On the subject of the right of individuals to pews in St. Ishmaei's Church, &c., flic., IIJhaU trouble y:-u next week.
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O tlje editor of the Uidnrm. SIR, ————- The few lust weeks, especially those since the 20th of June, have been busily occupied in registering those who claim a rie :it to vote for the election of members to serve the cause of the country in the British Senate. Each party has taken the held, and each has been strenuous and persevering in occupying those posts whtab appeared important. But there i* every reason to believe that the Tory aides de ra /aave been more vigilant, more daring, & more determined, than tileir opponents in rajying their forces, and marshaling their troops, and the numerical strength which appears ranked under Tory colours may at first sight serve to strike terror and dismay into the hearts of their adversary. But, perhaps, if the armies on both sides were re- viewedbv an expeJienced field marshal, -t great deal of meie shew, and much disorder might be discovered among those rauks which appear at » distance well-trained and invincible, just like the old women, with red whittles, set to lrighten the French when they landed many years ago on the shores of Pembrokeshire in South Wales. It is well known that the halt, the maimed, the blind, and the lame, have been in some districts in this county scoured and crowded on the registration list, and the expence of registering paid by the •.vaim-hearted and jiatriotic liberality of Tory bribery for what c«.n assume the name of "bribery more appropriately than paying the re^Utration fee for the purpose of securing the votes of those who are thus registered. This work has been carried on at no measured length in some Tory boroughs in the county of Carmarthen. Indeed, this plan must have been resorted to, or several of the intended new voters could not have appeared at all on the list because of their .po- verty, being pensioners un parochial bounty. or in plainer terms, pa- rish paupers. True, the poverty of these individuals is their misfor- tune, and not their sin, and it is not intended in the least to reflect upon their dependent state, but to see them, contrary to law, intro- d.iced into the coiurrns of the registry list, is out of all order. Per- adventure the whippers in in this affair are ignorant of the law of the case, and this letter if it should meet their eye, may set them right. In the 27lb clause of the Reform Act it is recorded that fin occupier is to vote unless tatei to the pom' rate during the time of his occu- pation i" and it is certainly an anomaly that paupers shouii be rated for their own support. No doubt the same work has beer going on in various palts of the county, and it is to be hoped that the attec- tion of those patriotic, and persevering gentlemen who were so vigi- lant or, formei occasions will be roused and called forth to action at the forthcoming time for objecting to illegal registrations that they will apply the pruning knife to all straggling branches of the tree, and consign them to their own obscurity. This is not a time ta be idle spectators of passing events, and take it for grcnted that ali is safe. There is a powerful and a wily fee in the held determi- ned te dispute the territory inch by inch, and bent upon destruction and rapine, if he once can but gain and keep the vantage gnmnd, and prove victorious. Let then all true advocates for liberty, for re, form, and good government, concentrate their forces, anu advance with a firm and determined step in one grand phalanx, the i will the livid be their own. they will unite in gathering the laurels, and in twining the ptiirris of victory aiound their brow, while the air shall rend with their plaudits, and the world stand in awe of their tri- umphs. A CARMARTHENSHIRE DISSENTER.
SHIP NEWS.
SHIP NEWS. CARMARTHEN.—Arrived, the Masr, C.td walittder, from Bristol, with Foreig-n and *'P& y British goods; BJucher, Warren, from JS&»i Gloucester, with British goods; William and Ann, Phillips, from Gloucester, with British sroods Dolphin, Jones, from Aberavon, with Fly, Brown, from Llanelly, with t-oat tiloyd, from Tenby, with ballast. CLEARED OCT.—Forth, M'Laren, to Cardiff, with bal- last Mary, M'Grath, to Waterford, with Oak Bark. LLANELLY.—Arrived, the Sarah and Ann. Rby- dderch: Pilot, Griffiths; New Parliament, IJrabyn i hwnv, Salllo, from St. Ives; George, Sole; Ann, Samuel, from Truro; OOtId Intent, Pill, from F-owey; Charles, Roberts, from Bristol, with sundries Minerva* Davies. from Gloucester, I pe.arse from Milford, with cider Violet, SoA;, ffora ii Providence, WiMis, from iVymouut. r"