The Welshman

PAYING AND LIGHTING COMMISSIONERS. I The usual monthly meeting took place on Wednesday last, the Mayor in the chair. A brief discussion took place upon the announcement of the surveyor that no person would send in contracts for certain descriptions of stones. Mr. Clark understood that the Commissioners' credit was bad, so many old debts remaining unpaid. He thought that as the rate "Was this year Is. 6d. in the pound, sufficient money ought to be in hand to pay off everything. The Mayor observed that after this year he had no doubt the accounts would be more satisfactory, and mat- ters set straight. The Mayor then announced that a deputation from the Board of Guardians was in attendance in order that some arrangement might be come to respecting the filth from the Union House which escaped into the public road. It created a great nuisance. The Board had been. utnmolled and a fine had been inflicted but not enforced 1n consequence of some trifling informality. A special Meeting of the guardians had been called and had ap- Pointed the deputation which was now present. There could be no doubt that the gutter was a most intolerable Nuisance and highly prejudicial to the health of the town and there could also be no question that it must be abated by some means. 1 The deputation consisted of Messrs. H. Lewis, Hendre, Rogers, St. Clears, J. Howell, and John Adams. 1'.1r. H. Lewis said that the guardians were willing to convert the open gutter from the workhouse to the town drain near to the Tabernacle into a covered drain, and by doing so they submitted that the nuisance would be abated. A discussion ensued as to whether in consequence of Qe additional quantity of filth which would necessarily Pass through the town drain by the annexation of the Workhouse drain to it the town drain would not require enlarging, and if so, whether the guardians ought not to bear the expense of such enlargement. Eventually it 'wa8 ascertained that it would be necessary partially to tuarge the town drain whether the workhouse drain ^^wiade or not. It was then resolved that the offer of ? Board of Guardians to make a barrel drain from the thorkllouse to the town drain near to the Taben¡acle under t?le ?pcrlntendence of the town surveyor, be agreed to, 0O, n condition of the Board paying ES 8s. half the expense ?proving the town drain. th The deputation acquiesced in the resolution subject to t?h ?PProval of the whole board of guardians. th The clerk then stated that he wished to bring before the notice of the Commissioners a question of consider- able moment, in order that they might be the more readily enabled to ascertain the exact amount of the rate. There were a number of small ratepayers to whom it was necessary either to forgive the amount of their rates, or to enforce the payment of them. The practice had been not to enforce the mode of payment of rates according to power given in the Paving and Lighting Act, but at common law. If therefore the rate was enforced at common Jaw the costs of the summons and distress could »°t be enforced from the defaulter, and the Commis- '11"Tiers would have to pay them instead of the party .'?moned. The Act, however, gave full power to a Jllstice after the oath of the collector having been taken th-t the rates had not been paid to issue a distress V?ELrrant forthwith, and to levy for the rate and the costs. The Act therefore was quite clear, but the magis- ate'f s clerk had advised the magistrates not to act "P"ll it, but to issue summonses at common law, hereby the Commissioners were obliged to pay the osts whether the man was excused his rates or not. 'he reason he brought this question forward was that vr• Jones held a large bill against the Commission erg. for summonses, and he refused to pay his rates \lntIl he was assured his bill would be allowed and paid. Mr. W. Morris, collector, said that h. J ones had not d,i,stinctly refused to pay his rates, but he had in reply to aPplications for them, stated that he had a demand gainst the Commissioners. As to the question whether cities could be levied upon without being summoned, r. Vaughan Williams had been consulted, and had lven it as his opinion that it was dangerous to distrain before issuing a summons. A case had also been sub- mitted to the publication called the Clerk of the Peace" fld its editors had confirmed Mr. Williams's opinion. t Mr. W. Morgan said that according to the present sys- em the Commissioners frequently paid 7s. to recover Is. The Clerk observed that whether the rate was paid or rot the Commissioners incurred the costs. If they fol- thwed their Act the contrary would be the case. He ought that if they had to pay JE30 or f40 a year for Uftimonses they had better not summon any one. I Mr. Charles wished to know why Mr. Jones charged s- lOd. for a summons, when the late magistrates' e ek only charged Is. 4d. The Mayor said that he had given orders that in future all Summonses were to be served by the police, which "'ould reduce the charge to Is. 6s. }. Mr. Geo. Thomas said that if he remembered rightly AT r. "Vaughan Williams had expressed it as his opinion that the Act was such a bundle of inconsistencies that it "as not valid. If, however, the Commissioners did not choose, to act upon that clause, the Act had better at once be put in the fire and the body dissolved forthwith. Mr. Simons said that the man who drew up that Act OUght to be indicted for a mystifier. The case that had been submitted by Mr. Jones, to 't- Vaughan Williams, together with that learned ousel's opinion were here produced and examined by ?ssrs. Simons and Geo. Thomas, who both declared that it did not touch the point in question, and they ad- ""t'(1 the maigstrates to act upon the clause in the Act. tll'I'he Mayor promised to look into the matter, in order .??t he might be enabled to make up his mind as to 'k Aether he would follow out the Act or not. 1'he contract for supplying the town with broken lime- StQne, was taken bv Thomas Lewis, mason, Water-street, l6s. 6d. per cubic yard. '?he Surveyor was directed to ascertain the ri?ht of ? Commissioners to a piece of ground near the W hite j?se, upon which a house had recently been erected by .&if r% Thomas, Esq. and to report thereon at the next eet 9- t(.' Several bills were passed, after which the Sui?-cyor'8 Port was read, and the meeting adjourned.

b JOSEPH ADY AGAIN.—A number of letters have een received during the past week, by gentlemen and (}tners in this town, from the notorious Joseph Adv, j70tllising to point out great pecuniary advantages to 1 e recipients of his epistles upon the remittance of £ 1. j 11 several instances the letters were not prepaid. b SUICIDE.— On Monday last, an inquest was held Pfore Geo. Thomas, Esq., coroner, on the body of John t ohn, farmer, of Cefnmeirig, Llanginning parish, who Emitted suicide by hanging himself on Saturday st. Sarah Philipps was the first witness examined, j. d she deposed that she was the sister of deceased, and iI.¡ed in the house with him. He was 57 years of age, nd was a hearty man. He was a single man. There  "I two brothers living with him until lately; tnor gafries were William and David. William died about ??cksago. David is stiIlliving. The last time she t,? deceased alive was about ten o'clock on Saturday. e was then walking about the house. He had not b?Ll" in good spirits for some time past. He was not $.j^thy and could not retain his food upon his stomach. ?;he never heard him talk of making an attempt upon hl. a life. He used to wring his hands and say Oh dear at shall I do." When asked what was the matter he g\vQQ.^d never tell. He used to fancy that everything was &?8 against him, but there was no ground for it. He talking of marrying Pachael the servant girl that Co lived in his house the year before. He had been Co r?S her e,er since she left his service. Witness Ilhl hotteH whether Rachael waswUHng to marry him. 'To ?"c best of her knowledge there was nothing on his IV ? the best of her lino%Iedge there was nothing on his itil"di but he wou ld never tell them anything that ailed hi. rn He did not appear worse than u:mal on Saturday, lkbo'It four o'clock on that day, Tliorzias caii;e to ^1'11688' who went up to the loft upon being in- for that her brother was there. She called to him Ut be did not answer, and she then discovered that a *°T> C ^as about his neck, the other end of which was fit Il¡'d(>lted to a rafter. His head was lying on some straw t'dthe ?'"? ?? trebled round his neck and was quite ?'Rht The distance between the rafter and his neck 4P, a?Out 3 feet. His face was of a pale blue colour *^d hIS Forehead was quite cold. This witness's evidence ,As ??'Toborated in nearly every particular by Job vVans, a neighbour, and Thomas GliHitIts, a farm ser- tootli deposed to deceased being frequently ??nt li his mind and of a melancholy disposition. ^he jur having viewed the body, then returned as ?cit?'?et that deceased destroyed himself whilst ? ?8 under temporary insanity." CARMARTHEN MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.—An inter- esting Lecture was delivered yesterday evening, at the Town Hall, by J. Hughes, Esq., Surgeon, on Man's relation to Nature." We understand that the next lecture will be delivered on the 16th instant, by J. W. Leadam, Esq., M.D., on "Anthropology," or the Doc- trine of Anatomy. ST. CLEARS PETTY SESSIONS.—After some com- plaints for non-payment of rates and other trivial cases were heard,the overseers were appointed for .the en- suing year for the lower division of Derllys. LLANGENDEIRNK PETTY SESSIONs.-Rees Jones and Daniel Jones, of Alltycaduo, entered into recogni- zances to appear at the next Quarter Sessions, to answer a complaint for a breach of the peace. After several cases of non-payment of rates were disposed of, the surveyors of the highways verified their accounts, and the overseers of the poor for the Commott of Kidwelly were qualified for the ensuing year. AN INQUEST was held before Daniel Price, Esquire, coroner, on the 27th ult., at Troedyrhiw, in the parish of Llandilofawr, on the body of Margaret Davies, a widow, who had been for some time living alone in a cottage at that place. Early in the morning of the 25th, she was seen by some farm servants as they went to their work, apparently in her usual health, but going into the cot- tage in a couple of hours afterwards, they found her lying on the ground quite dead. It did not appear a case which was open to any suspicion, and the jury brought in a verdict of Died by the visitation of God." The deceased had completed her 82d year as nearly as could be judged at the very hour of her death. CARMARTHEN UNION.—The following comparative statement, showing the "declared averages" of the Ex- penditure for Relief, &c., to the Poor in each of the several Parishes comprised in the Carmarthen Union, during the three years preceding the formation of the Union in 1836 and the averages of the like Expendi- ture for the three years ending Lady-day, 1845, (as declared by the Poor Law Commissioners' Order of the 28th February, 1846;) with the decrease and increase in 1845, as compared with 1836, will be read by the rate-payers of the Union with considerable interest;- S O = £ d a a^,2g ai? ? s? PARISHES. ?3?? ?'S? S '?  rfJ 0 .s Hii? ? M S3 £ "P Å 8 S < S.S < g, ? £ £ £ £ Abergwilly 1389 958 431 Abernant 251 206 45 Carmarthen 4026 2435 1591 Conwil-Elvet 538 378 160 Laughame Parish, 317 195 122  } ?3 268 305 ?,hip 268 ù.. Llanarthney 694 472 222 Llandaioke 4 4 Llanddarog 338 233 105 Llandfeilo,r¡ 426 412 14 Llandllo Abercoicin 22 12 10 Lla?zdoic,rot 112 127 15 Llanfihangel-Ab- j 299 322. 23 ereo/cln J Llangain 22;> 188 37 Llangendeirne 788 740 48 Llanginning 135 128 7 Llan,qlmnoe" 277 243 34 Llanqunnor uG1 286 75 Llanlla icddog 224 146 78 Llanpumpsaint. 216 145 71 Llansadurnen 113 101 9 LlaJ/Stephan 684 578 106 Llanwinio 283 268 15 Merthyr. 150 133 17 Mydrim. 447 438 9 Newchttrch 505 399 106 Saint Clears. 317 267 50 Saint Ishmael 377 206 171 Treleach-ar-Bet- I 475 375 100 tics Totals 14566 10666 3938 j 38

PEMBROKESHIRE. PEMBROKE ROYAL DOCK YARD.—RON Monday last the frigate Constance, recently launched from this ar- senal, was taken out of dock, coppered and jury-rigged, and is now ready for her voyage to Plymouth. She is to be commissioned at the latter port immediately, and really is a splendid looking craft. A new frigate, to be called the Arethusa, of the same class as the Constance, has been laid down on the slip on which the latter vessel was constructed, and is pro- gressing very fast in her frame work. On Tuesday last 100 shipwrights, who had been for some time employed as extra hands, were dismissed from this arsenal, as well as several extra joiners and labourers. The Merlin mail steam-packet, plying between Liver- pool and Dublin, arrived at Pembroke on Tuesday last for docking and repairs. HAVERFORDWEST.—A special sessions was held at the Shirehall, on Tuesday last, for the appointment of parish constables, fixing the days for hearing appeals, and for transacting other business. The following magistrates were present:—The Rev. T. Martin, G. Ll. Millard, and G. Ll. Morgan, Esqrs. HAVERFORDWEST IMPROVEMENTS.—It is- gratifying to observe that the committee appointed to carry into effect the contemplated improvements in this town, are prosecuting their task with a perseverance and zeal worthy of the important undertaking, and we are happy to say that the appeal made to the inhabitants and others interested in the prosperity of the town for their pecuniary aid in furtherance of the object, has been res- ponded to in a highly liberal manner. It will be remembered that the committee some weeks since agreed with the corporation for the purchase of the two houses in Castle Square, and another house near the Mariners hotel, for the purpose of widening the streets on which they abut, which are now very narrow and even dangerous for the passage of carriages. These houses will be taken down as soon as the corporation receive the sanction of the Lords of the Treasury to their sale, which is expected daily. We understand the committee have this week contracted for the purchase of other houses near the Mariners, which now project on the street, and their removal will afford considerable accommodation in a locality where the traffic is extensive, and the present street very contracted.

HUNDRED OF DUNGLEDDY. A special session of Her Majesty s justices of the peace for this hundred, was held at the Shirehall, Haverfordwest, on Saturday last, for the purpose of appointing overseers of the poor for the ensuing year, passing road surveyors accounts, and other business. The following magistrates were on the bench :-The Rev. T. Martin, and the Rev. W. W. Harries, Elizabeth James appeared to answer the complaint of Martha James, for an assault. The defendant having pleaded guilty, was fined 6d. with 7s. 6d. costs, and in default of payment ordered to be imprisoned for 14 days. John Smith v. W. Llewelltn, This was an application by the plaintiff, for a warrant under the Small Tenement Act, to compel defendant to give up possession of a field in his occupation, in the parish of Spittal. Mr. John Lloyd appeared for plaintiff, from whose statement and the evidence adduced, It appeared that the defendant had for some years occupied the field in question, as tenant from year to year, but which tenancy had been determined by notice to quit, and that a few days before the expiration of the notice, the plaintiff re-let the field to defendant for one year certain, which had expired on the 29th September last. Mr. Thomas Morgan on behalf of defendant, ad. mitted the notice to quit, but contended that the subsequent tenancy was from year to year, and not for one year only. The court decided that the taking was for a year only, which had expired by effluxion of time, and granted the application.

C A H, DIG A N S HI R E. IMPORTANT TO HAWK L-,ts.-ABE ILYSTWITI-I PLTTY SESSIONS.—Magistrates present, Capt. Lloyd Philipps, and Capt. Bonsall.-On Tuesday last, Mr. John Jones, of Great Dark Gate Street, Aberystwith, linen draper, appeared on the information of Mr. Richard Watkins, distributor of stamps, for having in contravention of the 50 Geo. 3, c. 41, gone about the country selling linen drapery goods without a hawker's license, and thereby incurred the penalty of £10. Mr. Frederick Roberts appeared for the prosecution, and John Hughes, Esq., for the defendant. Mr. F. Roberts stated the facts of the case, and said he could only prove one in- stance of the defendant selling about the country, but he contended that one instance was sufficient to make him liable to the penalty; he quoted the case of the Attorney-General v. Woolhousc, in 1 Young and Lewis, reports page 460, wherein it is decided that the penalty attaches upon a single instance of trading, and that it is not necessary to prove a constant habit of going from town to town to constitute an offence within the act. He then called James Martin, who stated that he was apprenticed to the distributor of stamps. On the 13th or lith of February last, he was present at his grandmother's house, at Llanrhystyd, when the de- fendant called and asked if she wanted any shawls, and that defendant had at that time a large bundle on his back. On his cross-examination he said the defendant did not show any shawls nor did he open his bundle. Mr. John Hughes, for the defendant submitted that to make the penalty attach, the defendant must be proved to have gone from town to town, and house to house, which had not been proved, nor attempted to be proved: What is the present case ? Why, the defendant is a respectable linen draper, and has a house and shop at Aberystwith, and goes about the country with patterns, seeking for orders. Why, if this be illegal every com- mercial traveller that comes to Aberystwith must take out a hawker's license. Though he by no means ad- mitted that the defendant had any shawls with him in his parcel, yet, even if he had, if it was proved that he actually offered the very shawls themselves for sale, yet that one instance of so doing docs not constitute hawk- ing, there must be a habit of going about to sell in different places. Captain Philipps, though he compli- mented Mr. Hughes for the defence, said he would convict the defendant in the full penalty of £10, as he fully believed he had the shawls with him in his bundle, and that was sufficient but the defendant had the power of appealing on giving two securities. Captain Bonsall said he agreed with Captain Philipps. The de- fendant then said that as he had only patterns in his bundle, he would appeal. DEATH OF DANIEL DDLT, THE WELSH POET.- We regret to have this week to record the ill-fated demise of the Rev. Daniel Evans, of Maesmynach, near Lampeter, better known throughout the Principality by his bardic appellation—DANIEL DDTJ, who died by his own hand, on Saturday morning last. The unfortunate gentleman was a clergyman of the Church of England, and of a high order of literary attainments. We learn from the particulars of the melancholy event that he appeared of late to be in much better spirits than usual, and continued so without much alteration up to the fatal hour. On Friday night he took three pills which were given him by his surgeon, W. Lloyd, Esq., and on the fol- lowing morning he called for water to shave, &c., as usual. Upon his not coming down stairs to breakfast, his ser- vant man proceeded to his bed-room and there found him hanging by the neck to the bed-rails, while he was kneeling on the cushion upon which he used to pray. Apparently the rash deed was perpetrated while in the act of devotion. The Coroner's Inquest was held on the body on Tuesday last, before Dr. Williams, coroner, when a verdict of Temporary insanity" was returned. On Wednesday the tragical funeral took place, when it was a dismal sight to see hundreds of people of different ranks and ages crowded together-all of them charac- terized by the same melancholy look expressive of the deepest sorrow and regret at the loss of so talented and kind-hearted a man. Just before the hearse started from the door of Maesmynach, the last Hymn in his book called Gwinllan y Bardd" was sung, when a truly awful sensation pervaded the entire crowd a deep silence ensued, and then followed a burst of tears and sighings. The still beloved corpse was followed by the iminense concourse to Pencarreg Church-yard, where it was left for premature corruption. The deceased was 54 years of age on the 5th of last month, and has of late overstudied and thus injured himself; he conse- quently became very nervous. In death his coun- tenance wore the same appearance of placidity as when living, and as none but friends knew DANIEL DDU, SO will his memory be held ever dear. He has left a num- ber of volumes of valuable compositions, one of which he had only just tinished before his death. Peace to his spirit." GOGERDDAN.-The funeral of Mrs. Pryse, the ladyof Pryse Pryie, Esq., M.P for the Cardiganshire Boroughs, took place on Monday last, at Llanbadarn-fawr. This is the second funeral from Gogerddan within a week the former being that of Miss Rice, sister of Mrs. Pryse Pryse, Lodge Park. Mr. Pryse had the melancholy consolation of following the remains of his beloved part- ner to her long home, though not of witnessing her last moments. It was very gratifying to Mr. Prvse's con- stituents to see their beloved representative's name enrolled for giving free-trade to the poor man's food, however it might injure his own rental; but few are aware how unwell he was himself at the time, and the precarious health of those that were nearest and dearest to him. When in London, we have been given to un- derstand, he was attacked by another fit of illness, though when informed of Mrs. Pryse's dangerous state he rallied sufficient energy to travel home by easy stages but before he arrived she was no more. Amidst this bereavement it is a consolation that the gloom of his domestic hearth is soothed and cheered by the affectionate attention of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Pryse Pryse, whose tenderness at the sick bed of his only son, and the death-bed of his sister and mother-in- law, is spoken of as truly exemplary. COMMISSIONS BY THE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF CAR- DIGAN.—D. S. Davies, Esq. T. D. Lloyd, Esq.; J. L. Davies, Esq. J. B. L. Philipps, Esq., to be Deputy- Lieutenants. On Tuesday the 31st ult., a Petty Sessions for the Lower Division of Geneu'r Glyn, was held at Llan- badarn, before Alfred Stephens, T. O. Morgan, and J. Boltbee, Esqrs., when the annual appointment of overseers of the poor and of constables for the division took place. Several summonses for nonpayment of poor-rates were disposed off. John Hughes, Esq., Solicitor, applied for summonses against the several Churchwardens for the years 1843 and 1844, for not rendering an account of their receipts and disburse- ments at the end of their term of office. The court having disposed of arrears adjourned. The Tivy-side Foxhounds will meet on Monday next at Llandyssil Bridge, and on Thursday at Lancych, each day at 10 o'clock.

GLAMORGANSHIRE. I COMMISSIONS BY THE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF GLA- MORGANSHIRE.—R. Boteler, Esq. E. H. II. Lee, Esq.; E. T. Llewellin, Esq.; H. H. Vivian, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenants. — Royal Glamorganshire Light Infantry Battalion of Militia—H. Lucas, Esq., to be Captain W. W. Lewis, Gent., to be Second Lieutenant. SWANSEA.—-Great quantities of mackerel have been caught during the past week, and a large supply has been brought into this town from the Cornish coast. On Tuesday, so numerous were they on our quay, that these fine fish were bought for Hd. each. LADY HUNTINGTON'S CHAPEL, SWANSEA.—A fine- toned instrument, of French invention and manufacture, called the Harmonicon, has recently been added to the choir at this chapel, at a cost of £64, and bears a re- markable similarity in tone and appearance to the organ. It is to be presided over by Mr. Foy. SWANSEA. SERIOUS ACCIDENT. — On Tuesday evening last, about eight o'clock, a serious accident occurred to J. Biddulph, Esq., by a fall from his horse. Mr. B. and his lady, it appears, had been taking an airing, and when near Mariner's Row, on their return, the house upon which Mr. B. rode took fright, and threw him to the pavement, whereby he was seriously injured about the head and shoulders. He was im- mediately conveyed home, and promptly attended by Dr. Bird, under whose skilful treatment he is now going on favourably. A REBECCA INFORMER.—John Jones, who rendered himself so notorious during the Rebecca disturbances, by informing against several respectable parties, who were committed upon his evidence, after which the At- torney-General entered a nolle prosequi, is now in the custody of the police of Swansea, on a charge of felony. NEATH PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY.—Before T. Frcd- ricks, H. Gwyn, G. Llewellyn, and F. E. Leach, Esqrs. -J ames Harris, David Harris, and Charles Harris, were charged with assaulting Evan Thomas, on the 5th of March last. Complainant called Mr. John Kirkhouse to prove the assault, who was severely cross-examined by Mr. Hargrcaves, who appeared for the defence, as to how he had spent the evening in question, when he admitted that he had drank 6 or 8 pints of beer. Mr. Hargreaves afterward addressed the bench in a most able speech. Defendants were fined El each and costs, upon which Mr. Hargreaves exclaimed, "I never heard of such a decision before, except at the Haverfordwest Assizes." David Davies who was remanded last week on the charge of striking John Edwards with a stone on the head, was admitted to bail, to appear in a fortnight. -Evan Thomas was fined 5s. for assaulting Eliza- beth, wife of Wm. Allen, of Neath. David Lewis, Cwmavon, was fined 20s. for breaking a window, the property of Enoch Isaac, of the same place.-The Overseers of Aberavon, were summoned by Thos. Jones, for not keeping a certain part of the parish road in repair. Adjourned for a week. Mr. Gardner, iron- monger, applied for a summons against a toll-collector, for an over-charge. Granted. Thomas Griffiths, butcher, was ordered to pay Is. 6d. towards the mainte- nance of his mother, who had become chargeable to the parish.-Lucy Evans, Victoria Inn, for drawing beer on Sunday,* during the hours of divine service. Case dismissed, it being proved that the men who were in the house at the time were lodgers. SINGUIAR CIRCUMSTANCE.—As Mr. Reynolds, the respected landlord of the" Saint Ives Arms" Neath, was carving on Monday last, he was surprised to find that an Ox tongue he was cutting up was holloio, when on further examination, he discovered a piece of Anthracite coal lodged in the centre of the tongue measuring 13 inch long, by about thick. How it got there remains a mystery. COMMITTAL.—On Monday last, John Jones, Gelly- I wnenissa, parish of Llangefelach, Glamorganshire, was committed to gaol by John Lewis and D. Prothero, Esquires, charged with having on the 10th ult. stolen one copper pan, the property of Henry Williams, parish of Llanedy, for trial at the Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions. MEIITIIYU POLICE, MONDAY. before T. W. Hill, and W. Meyrick, Esquires.illrs. Miles, wife of David Miles, pawnbroker, was charged with unlaw- fully receiving in pledge the clothes of John Pugh. Ordered that the clothes be returned to the lawful owner, without compensation to the pawnbroker.- David Williams was charged by Serjeant Wrenn, with being drunk on the preceding Sunday. Fined 5s. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr. Benjamin Rees, aged 66, died suddenly while sitting on a chair, at Dowlais, on the 25th ult. An inquest was held on the body, at the Owain Glyndwr public house, before Wm. Davies, Esq., coroner, when a verdict of died by the visitation of God" was returned. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A fatal accident occurred on the 25th ult., to a man named Thomas Lewis, miner, aged 21, a native of Pembrokeshire. He was killed by a stone falling upon him in one of the Cyfarthfa levels he had worked there only a few days. At an inquest held on his body, a verdict of accidental death" was returned. STRIKE FOR WAGES.-Ori Saturday last, the miners at Rhymney Iron Works struck for an advance of wages, 10 per cent. it is said. On Monday the patchmen followed their example. MERTIIYR AND XEATH RAILWAY.—It appears cer- tain that this most useful railway will shortly be constructed. It will be of great advantage to the public at large. Our paper then will reach Merthyr in time to meet the wishes of our subscribers. EDUCATION IN WALES.—W e learn that a new society was formed in London last week, to promote this highly interesting and truly important object. From the well know characters, and the great influence of the founders we augur much good to our country. We shall give the details in a future paper. THE LATE DIVISION.—The following members con- nected with the Principality, voted on the question that the Corn Importation Bill should be read a second time. For the second reading :—Hon. R. H. Clive, Sir S. R. Glynne, Hon R. Gore, Sir J. Guest, W. B. Hughes, Esq., T. Mainwaring, Esq., D. Morris, Esq., Hon. E. M. L. Mostyn, Sir J. Owen, Col. Paget, Hon. Col. Pennant, J. H. Vivian, Esq., W. Williams, Esq., Col. T. Wood, Rt. Hon. C. W. Wynn Aqainst tIle second reading:— Viscount Adare, Hon. W. Bagot, Hon. Hugh Cholmondeley, I). A. S. Davies, Esq., C. Morgan, Esq., Col. Powell, R. Richards, Esq., Sir J. B. Walsh, Sir W. W. Wynn. Absent, Sir R. Bulkeley, Sir R. B. Philipps, Pryse Pryse. Esq., W. 0. Stanley, Esq., and C. It. Talbot, Esq. The Hon. Col. Trevor paired off with F. Duudas, Esq.

I REPRESENTATION OF BRECONSHIRE. It will be recolleci.od that Colonel Wood, the Conser- vative representative for the County of Brecon, voted in favour of Sir Robert Peel's Free Trade Measures and prefaced his vote by a speech as remarkably eulogistic of the Government proposals as that of Lord Francis Egerton. It appears that this conduct did not meet the approbation of the whole of his constituents and accor- dingly Joseph Bailey, Esq., the Conservative M.P. for Worcester, proceeded to take the preliminary steps for a strenuous opposition to Col. Wood, whenever a general election shall take place. A meeting of some of the leading supporters of Mr. Bailey, in Worcester, was held at the Star and Garter in that city on Tuesday, at which Mr. Bailey was present, and announced his intention of retiring from the repre- sentation at the next election, he having been requested to offer himself for the county of Brecon in the event of a dissolution of Parliament in opposition to Col. Wood, the present free-trade member. A demonstration in favour of Col. Wood has since been made in the most spirited manner, and the following declaration, important from the fact of its being signed equally by the loading Conservatives and Liberals in the County of Brecon, has been extensively circulated during the last few days We the undersigned land-owners and electors of the County of Brecon, regret to find, that at this critical period, any attempt should be made, to disturb the peace, and tranquility of the County, by premature proceedings with respect to a vacancy in its Representation, which may not take place for some time. "Penry Williams, Lord Lieutenant, Penpont; William Henry Somerset, rector of Llan°-attock, Crickhowell; Erasmus Williams, Bart.: J. John Guest, Bart.; -Lloyd Vaughan W atkins, Pennoyre J. P. Gwynne Ilolford, Buckland; T. Howe Gwynne, do. Alariiiaduke Gwyline, Llanelwydd Capel Hanbury Leigh, Ponty Pool Park Richard Davies, Archdeacon of Brecon Penrv Williams, Cefnparc, Vice Lieutenant; Henry Allen, The Lodge; Henry Allen, junr., Oakficld Thomas Hastings, Titley Court: Walter De Winton, Llanstephen House John Jones, Glanhonddu; Walter Maybery, Brecknock; Ed. Kendall, Cheltenham; Charles Mayberv, Penderyn; Edward Jones, Velindre; Watkin Lloyd, Trecastle J. Penry Williams, Abercamlais Dd. Kirkbv, Battle End Thos. Watkins, Forddvawr; Thos. Meredith, Brecknock R. Thos. Watkins, do. Edward Maybery, do.; Henry Maybery, do. J. Parry De Winton, Maesderwen An- thony Mervyn Story Maskelynr, Glanusk J. Claypon, Hampstead Wm. Meyrick, Gwaelod y Garth: Charles Gabell, Crickhowell."

CHINA. (From the Overland Friend of China, Jan. 31.) In the course of the month there have been several piracies committed in the neighbouring waters. An unfortunate affair occurred near the anchorage at Cum- sing-moon. The mail boat which leaves every after- noon, was attacked near the shipping, and driven back. Next day the boat was convoyed for some distance by another native boat with armed men, under the command of Capt. William Endicott. On returning Capt. Endicott fell in with a junk full of men. On hailing there appears to have been some misunder- standing, and a fire was kept up for some time from both vessels, which resulted in the capture of the stranger, who had three men killed and seven wounded Captain Endicott was also severely wounded by a half pound shot. On hearing of the affair, his Excellency Sir John Davis crossed the Cuin-sing-moon in the H. C. steam-vessel Pluto, but Captain Endicott and party being Americans he had of course no right to interfere. The captured boat was allowed to escape. We have no doubt but the matter will be investigated by the American consul at Canton, as there is a difference of opinion as to the character of the junk. Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane has visited the island of Formosa in her Majesty's steam-vessel Vixen, on purpose to ascertain whether coal was to be found on the island. At a distance of a few miles from the shore there is coal, said to be of an excellent quality. The rear admiral has certainly made a most important discovery. An abundant supply of cheap coal is now of the greatest consequence both to her Majesty's steam navy and the mercantile steam vessels running or about to run to and from China. If coal can be laid down in Hong-Kong—and it is said that it can—for 2 dols. a ton, the saving to steam-vessels employed in China will be immense. It will at once remove the great drawback upon steam navigation on the coast and the Canton river, and be in the highest degree beneficial to the foreign commercial interests of China. Our relations with the Chinese government are in a critical position, and her Majesty's plenipotentiary will require to display prudence and firmness, and even with these, and with the co-operation of the authorities of Canton, serious riots, which may call for coercion, are all but unavoidable. The long-talked-of privilege of entering the city must be settled shortly. His excellency has pledged himself to obtain this concession, or we should rather say right, which has been so long with- held from foreigners. The demand has been made to Keying, the first of China's statesmen, and he has ad- mitted that such a request is reasonable and just. It is understood that the populace have piled stones upon the walls, with which to pelt the foreigners who may attempt to enter. Matters have gone too far to withdraw our claim for free intercourse with the city. The last instalment of the indemnity money has been paid, and according to treaty Chusan will require to be evacuated. »

THE BATTLE OF SOBRAON. In remarking on the latest intelligence from India, the Times says It has been a great and most meri- torious victory, and reflects the highest credit on all who were engaged. But it has been a costly one. Our killed and wounded are stated at no less than 2,3S3. On the part of the enemy the loss must have been pro- digious. Never, perhaps, since the battle of Assaye did an army in India suffer in their retreat as the Seikhs have suffered. But it is not merely by the exultation in a victory, however glorious, or by the national pride which is inspired by the accounts of British prowess, however distinguished, that the fruits and conse- quences of this contest will be measured. We have destroyed a powerful and well-disciplined army we have punished a perfidious and aggressive neighbour; we have shown on the banks of the Sutlej a might and a vigour which the dwellers on the Lower Indus, on the Ganges, and the Burhampooter have at various times been forced to confess; but we have done something greater, and wiser, and nobler, than this,— we have shown moderation in the heat of conquest- prudence and justice in the elation of success. By those who have not understood the character of the motley nations spread over the continent of India, or the conditions on which the tenure of our empire in the Peninsula depends, the vast extension of that empire has not unnaturally been attributed to a spirit of sys- tematic encroachment and ambition. It has not been in fact. We have been reluctant aggressors and invo- luntary conquerors. Wrhat we have achieved, ive achieved rather for our security than our ambition- for our protection, not our profit. But we have at last halted in the onward march of domina- tion. We are content to dictate the terms of a peace, and forego the splendours of a hazardous ag- grandizement. Sir Henry Hardinge has long ere this entered Lahore a conqueror, flushed with a triple victory. He has found a distracted Court, a disbanded army, and a terrified population. Every condition that timidity, perfidy, cowardice, or interest could offer, it was at his option to accept. He rejects them all. He prefers the quiet of a neighbouring state to its annex- ation he demands nothing from ° those he has con- quered but indemnity for the past, and security for the future; and, while he challenges the gratitude of England for the gallant bearing, high purpose, and un- flagging energy, by which he has cumulated the glories of former days, he deserves 110 less the admiration of the world for the rarer virtues of moderation and justice which have shone peerless in the din of battles and the ardour of victory, blendiug his martial with a civic bay.

j AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING. I (From the New York Herald.) .? I The new snip lviarmion, Captain Edwards, will sau to-day for Liverpool. She is a splendid ship, and will, undoubtedly, prove herself to be a swift sailer. This fine ship was built, we understand, under the superin- tendence of Captain Edwards, favourably known as recently the commander of the famous Sea; and, from his well-known character as a skilful seaman, it is fair to suppose that the Marmion will not make a longer trip over the Atlantic than any other ship. She sails to-day, in company with a packet that has made several quick passages; and she will, also, have to compete with the Joshua Bates, of Boston, a remarkably fast- sailing ship. It will be worth one's while to ascertain which of these three packets will make the shortest passage to Liverpool. If any one doubts the capacity of Americans for superior shipbuilding, let him set his eye upon the Marmion as she passes out to sea to-day. THE PACKET-SHIPS. I ( rrom the Liverpool Albion, March 30th, 1846.) I ine new packet-ship Marmion, under the command of Captain Edwards, late of the celebrated Sea, arrived in the Mersey from New York on Thursday last, in company with the packet-ship Montezuma, Captain Lowber. The Marmion sailed on the 5th instant, the Montezuma on the previous day; during the last five days of the voyage these superb ships ran almost head to head together; and both entered the Mersey within an hour of each other. The Marmion has yet to be coppered the Montezuma experienced some damage from a heavy sea. On Friday the Joshua Bates arrived from Boston, bringing accounts to the .5th inclusive and the mails left behind by the royal mail steam-ship Cumbria.

EXECUTION OF WICKS.—On Monday morning, Thos. Wm. Wicks, aged 20, was hanged at Newgate, for the wilful murder of his master, Mr. Bostock, who was a brass-worker, at Pitt's-court, Drury-lane, on the 16th of last month. The wretched man made a full confession. Many thousands witnessed his execution; he died after very little convulsive struggling. THE YARMOUTH MURDER.—At the Norwich assizes on Friday, Samuel Yarham, 2D,. was chargcd with the wilful murder of Harriet Candler, at Yarmouth, on the 18th of November, 18-14, by inflicting divers mortal blows on her head with a hammer, and cutting her throat with a knife. The principal part of the evidence was the deposition of Mrs. Dick, who gave a circum- stantial detail of the horrid murder, as confessed to her by the prisoner. The jury, after a quarter of an hour's deliberation, returned a verdict of guilty, and Mr. Justice Maule sentenced tild wretched criminal to death, without hope of mercy.

rKTTJSit-S TO THE EDITOll. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN. SIR,—Allow me space to reply to the second letter of the unknown correspondent of your contemporary. All I ever concerned myself to shew was that a narrative, fraught with untruth and pure invention, had been put forth to vilify and degrade me as a gentleman—a ro- mance built up upon a single fact, arising from loss of command over my temper, which better men than my- self, under the circumstances, might have yielded to, but which I have never ceased to regret, and not to justify. I did not impute the fabrication of those falsehoods to your contemporary's correspondent; if he chooses to appropriate the whole, or any part of them to himself, it is his own afiair, not mine, they stand uncontradicted; and they and their correspondent, the gentleman of standing," may settle the matter in secret between them- selves. I have done with it. 1 am, Sir, your obedient servant, H. LEACH. Milford, March 30th, 1846. P. S.—I do assure the author of a letter in your paper, signed W. C." that I never for a moment suspected him of being capable-by a mixture of sneering and falsehood, secretly to attack the character of a gen- tleman.

To the Editor of the Welshman. SIR,-Tlie solution of the arithmetical problem men- tioned in your paper of last week, may be interesting to some of your readers:- The man had seven apples. The first boy had half this number, viz., three and a half, together with half an apple, making four, without using the knife. Half the remaining three, together with half an apple (viz., 2) fell to the share of the second boy. One apple remained. Half this, with an additional half, made one. This was the share of the third boy. None now remained, and none were cut. I am, sir. your obedient servant. GEORGE GOODMAN. Birkenhead, March 31, 1846. GEORGE GOOm.lA, I

LOCAL MARKET. I CARMARTHEN.—Wheat (bushel.), 5s. lid.; Barley, 3s. 6^d. Oats, 2s. 01-d. Beef, (per lb.) 5d. to 7d. Mutton, 6d. to 7d.; Pork, 4d. to 6d.; Fresh butter, Is. 3d. Salt ditto, 8d. to Od.; Turkeys, (each) 2s. 6d. to 2s. Geese, 2s. to 3s. 6d. Ducks, Is. tols.6d.; Eggs, (per dozen) 5d.; Veal, 6d. to 8d. per lb Cheese 28s. to 30s. per cwt.; fowls, from Is. 3d. to Is. 8d. each; Po- tatoes, 81bs. for 6d. FISHGUARD.—Wheat, 7s. 6d. to Ss. Od. per bushel Barley, 4s. 6d. to 4s. 9d.; Oats, 2s. 6d. to 2s 9d.; Beef, 5d. to 6d. per lb. Mutton, 5d. to 7d. Veal, 4d. to 6d Ducks, Os. Od. per couple Potatoes, 6d. per 10 lb Butter, lOd. to Is. per lb., Eggs, 4d. per dozen. HAVERFO[TDWFST. Wheat (bushel) 5s. 6d. to 6s. 3d.; Barley, 3s. to 3s. 6d. Oats, 2s. So 2s 2d.; Beef (per lb.) 6d. to 7d.; Mutton per lb. 7d. to Hd. Veal 6d. per lb.; Potatoes 3s. per bushel; Turkeys 4s. 6d. to 5s. each; Geese, 2s. 3d. each; Butter (20 oz.) Is. to Is. 3d. Pork 5d. to 6d. per lb. MERTHYR—Beef, 5d. to 7-id.. mutton, 8d.; pork, 6d. to 7d.; salt butter, lid. fresh do., Is. 2d. per lb.; cheese, 4d. to 8d. per lb. potatoes, 8 to IOlbs. for 6d. onions, lie d. per lb.; turnips, 21bs. for ljd. j apples, Is. to 3s. per hundred; fowls, 2s. 6d. to 3s. per couple.

BIRTHS. Yesterday, at her residence in Quay Street, in this town, Mrs. Philip Fowke, of a son. On Tuesday last, at Carmarthen, Mrs. John, the wife of Mr. William John, Clerk to Walter Lloyd, Esq., So- licitor, of twins. On Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. William Samuel, master mariner, Llanelly, of a son. On Monday last, at Victoria Place, Haverfordwest, the wife of Mr. Thos. Hughes, manager at Messrs. Wilkins's Bank, in that town, of a daughter. At Lampeter, on the 31st ult., the wife of Mr. John Havard Jones, of a son. MARRIED. On Thursday the 31st ult., at St Mary's, Bryanston- Square, by the Dean of of St David's, William J. Little, Esq., of Stoke, Devonport, to Fanny Marian, eldest Daughter of Richard Lewellin, Esq., of Upper George- Street, Bryanston Square. On Sunday last, at St. Thomas's Church, Haverford- west, by the Rev. T. H. W. Harries, Mr. William Eynon, Plumber, St. Martins, to Miss Elizabeth Eynon, Shute- street, Haverfordwest. On the 27th ult., at High-street Chapel, Merthyr, by the Rev. T. Davies, Minister, Mr. Richard Teece, to Miss Mary Davies, both of that town. On the 23d instant, at St. Woollos Church, Newport, Monmouthshire, by the Rev. E. Hawkins, Vicar, Capt. John Rowlands, of the brig Minerva, of Newport, Pem- brokeshire, to Hannah, eldest daughter of the late S. Jones, Esq., Mount Pleasant, Hill-street, Newport. DIED. Yesterday, at Tenby, at an advanced age, John Wood, Esq., of Cwm, in this county. On Saturday last, aged 54, the Rev. Daniel Evans, B.D. (better known as Daniel Ddu), of Maesnewydd, near Lampeter, Cardiganshire. On the 28th ult., aged 5 months, Adrian Nicholas, the only son of Adrian Stokes, Esq., St. Botolphs, Pem- brokeshire. On Wednesday evening last, after 3 days illness, Ir., William Higgon, Spirit Merchant, High Street, Haver- fordwest, deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. On the 28th ult., at Lanfaes, Brecon, Margaret, daughter of Mr. Howell Price, grocer, of that place. On the 26th ult., at an advanced age, at Merthyr, Mr. Richard Watkins, one of the oldest inhabitants of the town, and greatly regretted.

SHIPPING I-LZTELLIGENCE. CARMARTHEN.—Arrived,the Torridge (s.), Bai- .??. ley: Elizabeth, Jenkins: Fame, Morris, from ??? Bristol: William and Ann, Philipps, from SBSSEcS. Gloucester, with sundries John Stroud, Jones, from Ross, with flag stones: John and Mary, Richards, from Llanelly: Cecilia, Thomas, from Pcmbrey: Two Brothers, Thomas Bett and Meyrick Welcome, Grif- fiths: Union, Stephens Sisters, Lewis, from Penclawdd, Henry Whitlock Treharne, Roberts, from Swansea: Nautilus Thomas, from Porthcawl, with coals. Sailed, the Torridge (s.), Bailey Elizabeth, Jenkins Acorn, Jones, for Bristol: Nautilus, Thomas, for Swan- sea with sundries: Three Brothers, Owens, for Glou- cester, with oats Arethusa, Owens, for Cardigan, with oak and ash timber John and Mary, Richards Cecilia, Thomas Sisters, Lewis Henry Whitlock Treharne, for Llanelly, with ballast. LLANELLY.—Arrived, the Peace, Lewis, from Mitford, Peter and Satah, Wills, from Barnstaple, with timber: Brothers, Davies, from Solva, with grain: Ranger, Griffiths, from Waterford, with flour: Emily, Thomas- from Bristol: Mary, Lauder, from Barnstaple, with sun: dries Portland, Williams Maria and Anne, Lewis Elizabeth, Pritchard: Enfield, Davies, from Swansea Thomas, Williams Model, Dyer, from Fowey George, Hayes, from Truro, with copper ore: Hull Packet, Charles: Grace, Morgans: Leven, Sweet: Georgiana, Murray: Tucker, Wills: Earl of Erral, Peebles: Sarah, urri y Tucker, Wii Bragg Mentor, Lewis: Hibernia, Hoare: Sarah, Law- son, from Dublin: Sarah, Rochford, from Wexford: Thetis, Davies, from Cork Robert, Rossiter Serapis, Wright, from Bannow: Enterprise, Williams, from Fet- hard: John, Nicholson: Elizabeth and Ann, Folly, from Ynun-hal. in ballast. Sailed, the Louisa, Samuel: James, Samuel: Anne, Richards: Mary Kitty, Evans, for Truro Sarah Jane, Devcreux: Express, Welsh: Alert, Connel, for Wex- ford: Sportsman, Williams, for Southampton and about 30 other coasters for various ports, with coal and culm. NEATH.—Sailed, the Liberty, Down, for E almouth: Alert, Bready: Maria, Perkins Richard, Carlile Mary and Elizabeth, Crowley, for Cortmasherry: Murrc, Hur- ley, for Kinsale Anne, Tregerthen Mary, Bernman Bury, Jones: Speedy, Fowler: Malcolm, E dmonds, for Waterford: Anne and Kate, Smith, for Wexford: Ca- therine, Murray: Two Brothers, Wheaton, for Youghal: Thomas Lemmon, Doolittle: Erin, Byrne: ilmerva, Connor forWicklow: Flora, W llliams, for Strangford Abbess, Harris, for Dublin: Bellona, Keron, for Grey- stones: Providence, Russell, for Hayle: Edward, Berri- man: Britannia, Leddra, for St. Ives Edward, Noall ? Thomas, Bunt, for Penzance: Clara, Lewis, for Port Talbot: New Hope, Davies Towy, Botwood, for Holy- head: Commerce, M'Culloch, for Ayr: Robust, Lewis, for Carnarvon: Water Lilly, James, for Aherdovey: Two Sisters, Sprague: Philemon, Perrett, for Dart- mouth: Victoria, Pengelly, for Devonport: Pendarves, Cogar: Tryphena, Harding: Orwell, Mollard, for Port- reath: Clara, Lewis, for Bristol: Mary, Davies, for Aber- stwith: J aseph and Mary, Harry: Dove, Dillon, for Truro: Colyton Union, Good: Dart, Pierce: Speculator. Pcrriam Lark, Prowse Friends, Litten, for Exeter Lively, Caddey, for Bridport: Vulcan, Hodder, for Lyme: Brothers, Pin will, for Torquay: Patience, Scan- tlcbury: Good Hope, Morgan, for Plymouth: Albion, Widdicombe, for Teignmoutn John and Mary, Chan- non: Mary Anne, Ileddon, for Barnstaple Providence, Elliott, for Brixham Nell, Jones, for Newquay. I

BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN. Unreserved Sale of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, China, Glass, Pianoforte by Broad-wood, about Four Hundred Volumes of Books, a few good Engravings, SjC. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. C. COODE, On the PREMISES in QUAY-STREET, on Thursday and Friday, the 16th and 17th days of April, 1846, A L'ORTI&N OR THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, China, Glass, Books, other Effects, The Property of Mrs. GWYNNE; (CONSISTING of Mahogany Four Post, Tent, & other ? Bedsteads, Mahogany Winged, and other Bookcases, Mahogany Winged, and other Wardrobes, Mahogany Dining, and other Tables, Mahogany, and other Chairs, Carpets, Hearth Rug, Wash-hand stands, Wall and Swing Looking Glasses, Prime Goose Fcatherbeds, Blankets, China, Glass, Pianoforte, (by Broadwood), about 400 Volumes of Books, a small selection of Engra- vings, by Stubb and Morland, with an assortment of Kitchen and Culinary Articles, which will be better des- cri bed in Catalogues. Catalogues are now preparing, and will be ready for delivery 4 days previous to the Sale. The Sale to commence at 11 o'clock. THE HOUSE TO BE LET, With Immediate Possession. For particulars apply to Mr. J. J. ST'ACEY, Land Agent, Parade, C'aimarthen. Carmarthen, April 2, 1846. A BALL WILL take place at the CAWDOR ARMS, LLAN- t T IJILO, on THURSDAY, the 16th of AriuL. STEVVARDS SIR JAMES WILLIAMS, Bart. E. P. LLOYD, Esq., Glanscvin. WILLIAM MORRIS, Esq., Carmarthen. ANDREW CORBET, Esq., 52d Light Infantry. DANCING TO COMMENCE SF HALF-PAST NINE. TICKETS: s. d. Gen tlemen. 7 6 Ladies. 5 0 By Command and under the Express Patronage OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY, THE QUEEN DOWAGER. A SELECTION of SACRED MUSIC will be per- Aforiiied in the TowN-IlALL, CARMARTHEN, on TUESDAY, the 21st Day of APRIL, 1846, IN AID OF A FUND TO BE RAISED FOR ERECTING AN ORGAN IN SAINT DAVID'S CHURCH. UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF MR. E. W. SHACKELL. FIRST PART. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. Ailt-" Lord, remember David." HANDEL. DUETT-Ode to the Morning Lark, (The words by Mrs. Opie) ANON. Am-" Holy, holy, Lord-God Almighty" HANDEL. RECITATIVE—"Comfort ye my People"  AIR-" Every Valley shall be exalted" )\ HANDEL. (From the Oratorio of The J?Mi'aA.) ) SOLO-, I Like as the hart dcsireth the water brooks" PORTER. RECITATIVE—" Thus saith the Lord" 1 AIR-" But who may abide." (From HA-, DEL. The Messiah) J SOLo-Hvmn from the Oratorio of Abel. ARNE. DUETT AND CUORUS-" Hear my Prayer" KENT. SECOND PART. Tmo-" The heavens are telling." (From the Oratorio of The Creation) HAYDN. RECITATIVE—" Deeper, and deeper still" ) Ant-" Waft her, Angels, &c." (Fri" HAXDEL. the Oratorio of Jephtha's Vow.) ) SOLO-" Answer me, burning stars," (The words by Mrs. Hemans) Pmpps. Aiit-11 Why do the nations so furiously rage." 1 (From The Messiah) HANDEL. SOLO-" Oh! had I Jubal's lyre" (From Israel in Egypt). HANDEL. DIUETT- Lord, what love have I unto thy law." KENT. SACRED SONG Oh! for one Seraphic strain, NELSON. CHORUS—The Hallelujah Chorus. (From The Jlessiah). HANDEL. Mr. W. II. RICHARDS will accompany on the Piano-Forte. Tickets of admission, 2s. 6d. each Family Tickets, to admit five, 10s., to be obtained of Mr. E. W. Shackell; where also may be procured Books of the Words, price 3d. t W The Performance will commence at 8 o'clock. LLANDILO CHURCH. IT is respectfully requested that all persons who have promised to contribute towards the Rebuilding of LLANDILO CIIURCII, will have the kindness to pay in their Subscriptions at their earliest convenience, as the Committee are desirous of commencing the work immediately. About £ 3,500 will be required to complete the Building, of which not more than E2,700 have as yet been promised. The assistance therefore of the Friends of the Church is earnestly solicited. ABERYSTWYTH. MR. DAVID LEWIS E, GS to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants JO of Aberystwyth and its Vicinity, that he has com- menced business as AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER, GENERAL ACCOUNTANT, AND HOUSE AGENT, and hopes by strict punctuality to merit that share of patronage which it will ever be his study to deserve. iggg- Immediate settlement of accounts. April 2nd, 1846. BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN. Sale of Modern Household Furniture, China, Glass, Plate, &c. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, On MONDAY, the 13th day of APRIL, 1846, at the BOAR'S HEAD INN, BY MR. JOHN RODWAY, ALL" the Household Furniture, China, Glass, and -,L? Plate, with other effects, formerly belonging to MRS. STEPHENSON, of Sterling Park, deceased; con- sisting of Mahogany Four-post and other Bedsteads, Mahogany dining Table, Pembroke and other Tables, Sofa, Mahogany and other Chairs, Carpets, Hearth-rugs, Wash-hand Stands, Looking Glasses, Feather Beds, and Blankets, with other articles too numerous to insert. Catalogues will be ready for delivery five days previous which may be had at the Boar's 'Head Inn, and at the to the Sale, Office of Mr. John Rodway, situate in Bluc? street, Carmarthen. Credit will be given. The Sale will commence at 12 o'clock. CARMARTHENSHIRE! Oak Timber Poles and Saplings. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. THOMAS WILLIAMS, At the CLARUNCE INN, LLANDOVERY, on SATURDAY, the 11th day of APRIL next, ALL the OAK TIMBER POLES and SAPLINGS, standing and growing in the Grove and Wain- danylu, in and upon the Farm of Cwmynys Issa, in the Parish of Llanwrda and all the Oak Timber Poles and Saplings standing and growing in Caewarywain and Wainyddolgan, in and upon the Ifarm of Cwmynys Yeha, in the said Parish all which said Trees and Woods are within three miles of Llandovery, and within two miles of the Muin Turnpike Road leading from Llandovery to Llandilo, with good roads communicating therewith. The respective Tenants, of the above Farms will shew the Woods, and for further particulars, apply to Mr. David Jones, Timber Valuer, Llandovery. March 30th, 1816. CARMARTHENSHIRE. Valuable Oak and Ash Timber for Sale. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At the CLARENCE lxx, in the Town of LLANDOVERY, On SATURDAY, the 18th of APRIL next, At three o'clock in the afternoon, BY MR. EDWARD DAVIES, AUCTIONEER, T IIE following very VALUABLE LOTS of OAK A TIMBER: LOT 1.-40 Oak Timber Trees, now standing and grow- ing on the Farm of Gellyonnen, in the Parish of IJan- ?dausaint, marked with a scribe from 1 to 45. Also 12 Ash Timber Trees, growing on the same Farm. LOT 11.—274 Oak Timber Trees, standing and growing on the Farm of Tirbach, or Galltddigoed, in the said Parish of Llanddausaint, marked with a scribe from 1 to 274 inclusive. LOT III.113 0ak Timber Trees, standing and grow- ing on tha^jparm of Bailyglase, in the said Parish of Llanddausaint, marked with a scribe from 1 to 113 inclusive. LOT IV.—29 Oak and Ash Timber Trees, situate on the Farm of Bailie, in the said Parish of Llanddausaint, marked in like manner with a scribe from 1 to 29. LOT V.—322 Oak Timber Trees, growing on the Farm of Pengraigcoch, in the said Parish of Llanddausaint, marked with a scribe from 1 to 322 inclusive. LOT VI.—345 Oak Timber Trees, growing on the Farm of Coednoyadd and Llwynpiod, in the said Parish of Llanddausaint, also scribe marked from 1 to 345. The above Lots of Timber, which are of considerable lengths and size, are well worth the attention of Timber Merchants; all very conveniently situated in regard to Roads, and within easy distances to the Works in Cwm- amman. C-Zi' The Tenants of the said Farms will shew the several Lots, and for particulars apply to Mr. Bishop, Solicitor, Llandovery. Llandovery, March 2Sth, 184G. 6 6 FOR NEW YORK, The BLACK BALL Line of Packet Ship MOCfTEZUMA, Capt. Tons Register. Tons Burthen. To sail. Lowber. 945 1000 16th April. TIIE Nine Passages the MONTEZUMA" has made -SL from Liverpool to New York are— MAY, 1843, in 30 days. SEPTEMBER, 30 JANUARY, 1844, 28 MAY, JANUARY, MAY, 27 AUGUST, 2) DECEMBER, The BLACK S TAR Line of Packet Ship, MARMION, Capt. Tons Register. Tons Burthen. To sail. Edwards. 905 15.50 21st April. A very elegant new Ship-just arrived from New York 011 liei- first voyage, and has proved herself to be a remarkably fast sailer. She is coppered in Liverpool. Apply to C. Giimshaw and Co., Liverpool. Notice is hereby Given, f T1HAT all persons having claims upon the Estate of JL the late FRANCIS EvA?s, Esq., of Pensarn, are requested to send a statement of them to Mr. John Howell, Merchant, Priory-street, on or before the 21st of April, 1846. N.B.—A pleasure Yacht, 15 tons burthen, to be Sold by Private Treaty. For particulars, apply to Mr. Howell, as above. For particulars, apply to-Nlr. I-lowell, as -,toove. TO COVER THIS SEASON, AT CLYNFIEW, NEAR NEWCASTLE-EMLYN, TALLYHO: Mares, Two Guineas each; Groom's Fee, Five Shillings Grass, Four Shillings per week with lIay, Seven Shillings; Corn at the Market Price. TWAII expenses to be paid before the Mares arc taken away. CARMARTHEN UNION. CONTRACTS. THE Guardians of the above Union will on Mon- jL day, the 13th day of April next, receive Tenders from such persons as are willing to Contract for supply- ing the Carmarthen Workhouse with the following arti- cles, from that day to the 25th day of September next, viz. Good old Welch Cheese, Tea, Brown Sugar, Pepper, Starch, Soda, Blue and Candles. And Potatoes from the 13th April, to the 1st day of July next. The above to be delivered at the Workhouse, at such times, and in such quantities as the Guardians may re- quire. The Guardians will, at the same Meeting, receive Ten- ders from such persons as are willing to Contract for sup- plying the 4th District of the Union, from the 25th day MARCH instant, to the 2.5th day of MARCH, 1S47, with Elm Coffins, properly pitched inside, and shrouds, for Paupers of the age of 14 years and upwards, including Bearers to Church, and all expenses, and the like for Paupers under the age of 14 years, at per Funeral. The Guardians reserve to themselves the power of Con- tracting separately for each article, anddo not bind them- selves to accept the lowest tender. Each Contractor will be required to enter into a Con- tract and Bond, (free of expense) with two responsible Sureties, whose written consent to become such Sureties must be sent in with the Tender. Printed forms of Tender may be had on application to the Clerk, who will also show the forms of Contract and Bond to be entered into by Contractors. All Proposals must be sealed, {marked Tender) and delivered to the Clerk before 10 o'clock in the morning of Monday, the 13th of April next. Samples must be produced, and the quality of the Articles will be most rigidly enforced-; nor will any consideration as to price at all weigh as an excuse for the same not being of the quality contracted for. By order &f the Board. W. D. PHILLIPS, Clerk. Board Room, Carmarthen, 30th March, 1846. NEAR TO USK, IN MONMOUTHSHIRE. A Crpital RESIDENCE, in the Centre of this beauteous County, TWO FARMS on Lease, 1cith excellent Buildings: ??"/c!7<e)' 425 A eRE S of extraordinary I PRODUCTIVE LAND, with a BED of excellent .P?ODrOTVU? Z.4.Z), K-<A a JB'?D q e?-ee?M  Z??TO-V?. MR. GEORGE ROBINS is commissioned to i OFFER by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Mart, London, on THURSDAY, the 7th of MAY, at 12 o'Clock, in One Lot, an exceedingly ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD INVESTMENT, and one perfectly free from any uncertainty arising from the projected alterations in the corn-laws combining with a FAMILY RESIDENCE OF CONSIDERABLE PRE- TENSIONS and 425 ACRES OF UNCOMMONLY* PRODUCTIVE LAND, OF WHICH 350 ACRES ARE ARABLE AND PASTURE, & 75 ACRES WOODLAND, gently sloping to a beautiful southern aspect, most genial for the improvement of cattle and sheep. First, it may be well to glance at the situation, and encounter THE ALMOST HERCULEAN TASK OF TRYING TO POURTRAY THE BEAUTIES OF MONMOUTHSHIRE. A panegyric upon THE LOVELY VALE AND RIVER OF USK, WHICH ADJOIN THE ESTATE, would be a work of supererogation to those who have had the good fortune to sojourn there those who have not, and would invest in perfect security, while in the enjoy ment of a quietude unknown to less-favoured districts, will do well to be on the alert, and do their possible" to become the possessor of this fine property. THE WINDING OF THE RIVER WYE in the immediate vicinity, THE BEAUTEOUS WOODLAND SCENERY, THE NEVER-TIRING COMBINATION OF HILL AND DALE, THE RIVER FULL OF SALMON AND TROUT, the verdant pastures, luxuriant orchards and gardens in every direction, produce an effect not to be appreciated, and in no part of England to be exceeded in beautv. THE RESIDENCE IS ONE OF COMFORT, and was formerly the abode of JOHN OVEREND, ESQ., THE WEALTHY BANKER, OF LONDON, The situation will be irresistible in provoking a little outlay to complete that which the late possessor so ably projected. Without being too cumbersome or expensive, the Residence combines all that a family of great res- pectability can desire, kitchen gardens and orchards. Should the purchaser of the Estate desire to reside, and FORM A PLEASURE FARM, there is an abundance of field sports, and lots of fishing and the celebrated Llangibby Hounds hunt the imme- diate neighbourhood. A BRANCH OF THE SOUTH WALES RAILWAY, now making, is within half a mile. There are Two highly-cultivated Farms, with comfortable abode, which adjoins the residence, and all necessary buildings, two warm and sheltered yards for stock, and a good tenant (Mr. Joseph Neale) at a very inadequate rent for four years yet to come. THE QUALITY OF THE SOIL is of acknowledged excellence. The pastures so rich as to fatten bullocks and sheep for the London market and the land exuberant beyond measure. LIME AND COAL CLOSE AT HAND IN GREAT ABUNDANCE; and the market towns approximating, render a sure and advantageous vent for the produce of the land. CIIEPSTOW AND RAGLAND CASTLES are neighbouring auxiliaries, and THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT'S PRINCELY ESTATES SURROUND THE PROPERTY. The neighbourhood is remarkable for sociability and the great respectability of the inhabitants; in fact, it would be altogether very difficult to discover a single point of objection to a capitalist who would repose in clover. The Tithe and poor-rate are very moderate, and the parish church is in the immediate neighbouihood. William Groves, at Pyrks Cottage, will show the Estate, and particulars had twenty-eight days prior to the Sale, with plans annexed of A. W addmgton, Esq., Soli- l ciirnoiit h King''s l l c;i d tor, Usk; the Beaufort Arms, Monmouth King's Head, Gloucester; White Lion, Bristol; Messrs. Irlam and Pletcher, solicitors, Liverpool; the Auction Mart; and at Mr. George Robins's Offices, London. IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED. Dr. Wright's celebrated Pearl Ointment. Under the sanction and recommendation of eminent Gentlemen of the Faculty, and Patronized by the Nobility, Clergy, Gentry, c, FOR the Cure of Cancerous, Scrofulous, and Indolent Tumours, and Inveterate Ulcers, Glandular Affec- tions of the Neck, Erysipelas, Scurvy, Evil, Ring Worm, Scald. Head, White Swellings, Piles, Ulcerated Sore Legs (if of 20 years' standing), Chilblains, Chapped Hands, Burns, Scalds, Sore Nipples, Bruises, Grocer's Itch, and all Cutaneous Diseases; also an infallible Re- medy for Sore, Weak, and Diseased Eyes. In several Gout and Rheumatic Cases it has proved highly bene- ficial. In every one of the above distressing complaints, this invaluable Ointment has effected the most triumphant cures after all other means had failed. In addition to the testimonials of surgeons, and certificates by far too numerous for publication, the following certificate from that eminent and distinguished practitioner, Charles Aston Key, Esq., Senior Surgeon of Guy's Hospital, London, cannot fail to establish the confidence of all persons in this excellent remedy, and the Proprietor strongly recommends all Families, Schools, and Grocers never to be without it. VVONDERTUL TESTIMONIAL. From the numerous certificates which I have seen of the efficacy of Wright's Pearl Ointment., I have been induced to try it in severe cases of Pori-igo, Ifei-petic Eruptions, the Ulcus Excndens, and some other forms of obstinate cutaneous disease, and I am able to bear testimony to its great utility. (Signed) C. K I, Y. Guy's Hospital, London, Jan. 23d, 18:3:30" Sold in Pots, at 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. each, bv the Prn- pri-tor ZACCHEUS HUNTER, 41, Webber Row, Blackfriars Road, London, and by all respectable Medi- cine Venders and Druggists in the United Kingdom. N.B.—Be careful to ask for Dr. Wright's Celebrated Pearl Ointment," as there is a spurious article offered at Is. 14d. (the genuine never having been sold under 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d.) and notice particularly that the late Pro- prietor's Names, "A Rawkes, Dudley," is engraved on the Government Stamp, and signed with red ink on-the bills of direction by the present Proprietor, ZACCHEUS HUNTER. iggf As much mischief is frequently produced by the indiscriminate use of strong purgative Medicine, the Proprietor strongly recommends DR. WRIGHT'S CATHARTIC PILLS, prepared from the Doctor's pri- vate Recipe, which will be found so gentle in their ope- ration, that Females, under every circumstance, and even children may take them with the greatest possible ad- vantage and safety. Sold in Boxes at h. 1 ll. and :2". 8J, each.