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TO ADVERTISERS. "There is but one way of obtaining business-PUBLICITY; and one way of obtaining publicity—advertisements." THE ABERYSTWITH OBSERVER affords the most efficient medium, at a very moderate cost, for giving publicity in the Town and Neighbourhood to the wants that Advertisers may require supplying, and to the goods they may wish to dispose of. Mer- chants, Tradesmen, Agriculturists, and others, will therefore do well to avail themselves of this oppor- tunity to make their desires known. Advertisemements and Articles of Intelligence are requested to be forwarded to the office as early in the week as possible. The following is the Scale of Charges Six Lines and under Is. Od. Id. per line afterwards. For Advertisements across two colurfifrs, douWe the above, r Advertisements for a number of insertions taken at a reduction in price. Advertisements measured by scale. -w Aflk rEn OTICE. The Public are respectfully informed that the CAMBRIAN COACH will discontinue running, for the Winter months, after Friday, the 29th instant. A. P. DAVIES, & Co., Proprietors. THE FIRST RACE ORDINARY TSTlLL take place at the GOGERDDAN ARMS HOTEL, on Tuesday Evening next. Dinner and Dessert Tickets, including a Bottle of Wine, 12s. 6d. *„* Dinner on the Table at 6 o'clock precisely. T$N SH8H8NGS LOST, LATELY, A VALUABLE MANUSCRIPT MUSIC BOOK. ^THOEVER has found the same, and will bring it to the owner, MR. PUGH, Photographic ARTisT, Pier House, Pier Street, or to the Printer, shall receive the above Reward. E. PUGH, PIANO-FORTE TUNER, REGS most respectfully to acquaint the Ladies, Gentry, and the Public in general, that he will "Undertake to Tune, Regulate, and Repair the following instruments:- Piano-fortes Violins Organs Violincelloes Guitars Serephines And every description of Stringed Instruments. E. P. will also put in Barrels of Organs, Sacred or ecular Music, aud will take out tunes and replace 'ein with fresh or new ones. T SfsST Duetts, Trios, Quartetts, &c., arranged for Vl°lins, Flutes, Clarionettf,$c.,at moderate charges. PU11 BAIfD FARTS, 5s. *<' At Mr. Jenkins's, Tailor and Draper, Pier Mouse, Pier Street, Aberystwith. wanted! iN intelligent Youth, as an APPRENTICE to the Printing Business. B3T Enquire at the" Observer" Office. REDUCTION IN FARES. 0- strain (fmumurmatton BETWEEN LIVERPOOL, ABERYSTWITH, & BRISTOL, Taking in Goods or Passengers for IrGIYhead, Portmadoc, Aberdovey, Aber- ayron, or New Quay. Tlip, Cambrian Steam Packet Company (limited" Aviii linle3s prevented by any unforeseen occurrence, and with Goods and Passengers, their new powerful Screw Steamer IE Captain Wm. Wraight, Master, OR SOME OTHER SUITABLE VESSEL AS UNDER:— Monday, 25th October, at 11 p.m. LIVERPOOL for Holyhead, Pwllheli, and Portmadoc, calling off Amlwch for Pass- engers only, and returning to Liverpool, calling u HOLYHEAD and AMLWCH for Passengers onlv^ Saturdayj 30th October, at 5 p.m. Ve LIVERPOOL for Holyhead and Aberyst- off1?' 'N Barmouth Goods, and calling Amlwch for Passengers only, and proceeding to BRISTOL. ° Loading Berth at Liverpool, South-East side of Basin"06 BASIN-—DITT0 AT BRISTOL, Cumberland F A RFIS-From Liverpool and Bristol to Aberyst- 0r ^r' ^ortrnadoc, Aberayron, Aberdovey, Cardigan, Li EW Q'Jay> Cabin, 12s.; Steerage, 7s. From pool to Holyhead, Cabin, 5s. Steerage, 3s. <Jo^PuWpnrH^itIler Aberystwith, Aberayron, Aber- 8&&&sxsrss:sz «n<i a StewarllTonToTT.0daHon f°r Paasen9ers> HENRY CULLIFORD, Aberystwith Agent. ^iano-poRtes MR. WALTER 0. HAY BEGS to announce to the Inhabitants of Aber- Wr!rkh and i,s V'C'n'ty, that he will be in that days after the 27tl1 Instant> and that e happy to receive Orders for the intheTU1SriNG OF PIANO-FORTES ^e'§hbourhood during his stay. Musical rirf^ to Mr. R. Selby, Assembly Rooms. 1 Conservatory, the Square, o'lrewsbury, Oct. 21st, 1889. I. ABERYSTWITH. vœ mm RW BY MR. R. SELBY, On Wednesday, the 3rd day of November, 1858, &nti foilotmng traiie, ABERYSTWITH, ALL THE laOlD FURNITURE, anb tltbet IEferto, THE PROPERTY OF MR. R HODGE. THRK WBMS CREOW^ HAD; ON APPROVED SECURITY. Hif The Sale to commence each day at Six o' Clock precisely. The Auctioneer begs most respectfully to draw the attentiou of his Friends and the Public to the above very handsome and modern Furniture, which were purchased-new by Mr. Hodge within the last two years. Brown &. Son's Patent Improved Kitchen Range, with self-acting Roasting Jack and Screen. fRfl m llilfl —Jj W 1 Ma llflia A FURNISHING IRONMONGER, ETC., aartti0cmevfffSttoittf, French, Half Tester, Stump, and other Iron Bedsteads; Milner's Fireproof Safes and Deed Boxes; Superior Sheffield Cutlery; Hip, Sponging, and Shower Baths; Chaff Cutters Turnip CutterP Slicers, and Pulpers; Weighing Machines and Scales. Catalogues, containing Sketches and Prices of Brown's Flavel Prize Ranges, Agricultural Implements, Iron Bedsteads, Sfc., forwarded on application. -"# L"rLAVEL'S PRIZEI ITCHENER The only Kitchen Range to which the Prize Medal with Special Approbation was awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851. EXTRACT FROM THE JURIES' REPORT. They would say that the Kitchen Range of Sidney Flavel of Leamington, Warwickshire, for appearance of workmanship, economy of fuel, and its combination of the Stove and open fire, is de- serving of special notice." P. 499. BENJAMIN HUGHES, IRONMONGER, No. 1, Bridge Street, opposite the Town Clock, ABRYSTWITH, BEGS most respectfully to call the attention of Families to the above "Patent Kitcheners," which he has now temporarily fixed, and may be inspected at any time at his Establishment. GOOD OANNEI. At a reduced price, E^gT Apply at 45, Bridge Street. TO MM LET And Entered upon on the 12th of November next, ALL THAT HOUSE <SC SHOP, No. 2, Pier Street, Aberystwith, Now in the occupation of Mr. John Williams, Watchmaker. <\ Shop Fixlures may be taken to at a valuation. BIT" Apply to Mr. J. Williams, on the Premises. I LOST, ON TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY FORTNIGHT, A SMALL MALACCA CANE, With SILVER TOP and SILVER JOINTS, and VARNISHED HANDLE. ^HOEVER has found the same, and will bring it to the Printer, shall be rewarded. MISS PHARAZYN, jSillirter anfc fflrpsss fflata, No. 19, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWITH. ~D ESPFXTFULLY begs leave to return thanks to Xl the Ladies of the town and neighbourhood, as well as the Visitors, for the patronage she has re- ceived and hopes, by strict personal attention to business, and punctuality in the execution of all orders, to merit a continuance of their favors, for which she will be most grateful. B3§T A supply of Millinery constantly on Sale. TO BE SOLD A BARGAIN, A PERFECT LADY'S MARE. For particulars apply to the Ostler, at the Belle Vue Stables, Aberystwith, ^lik. PIER IIOUSE f. JJS11| CORNER OF PIER STREET, I ABERYSTWITH. DAVID JENKINS, J ll TAILOR KUM DEL&REEtv GRATEFUL for past favors, begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Public, Visitors and Re- sidents of the Town and Neighbourhood, that he continues to carry on business as above, and re- spectfully solicits their further support assuring those who may honor him with their commands, they may calculate upon a good Fit and superior Style of Workmanship. Welsh Plaid and Flannel. EDWARD SAMUEL, Ladies' §• Gentlemen's BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, No. 10, Great Dark-gate Street, ABERYSTWITH, R ETU R NSthanks to the pu blic for favours received by him since his commencement in business, and trusts by strict attention and executing all orders in the best manner, at reasonable charges, to be honored with a continuance of their patronage. /• *IAlc')nstant supply of Boots and Shoes suitable for Children of all ages. MISS PYKE, cWist? in air & JMics' ^tniqtticr, 15, Pier Street, Aberystwith. BRACELETS, CHAINS, RINGS, AND LADIES' BANDS, TO ORDER AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. to her Stock of Perfumery, Foreign S!t',C°m^Fishh'S Tackle> Toys, and description uiri'ivT Wl11 l'e found of the best description, and the newest, patterns. A WElGHIfiTC CHAZK. NO. 40 FQELTLKRD) §TR £ tTj; EDWARD LEW TO IM, 34atr Orroorr, AND FANCY HAIR MANUFACTURER, (Late of Oxford 4" London,) J^ESPECTFULLY returns thanks to the Nobility, ♦>. 6n pi' Inhabitants, and Visitors, for e very iberal support he has received since his residence in Aberystwith; and begs to assure them that no ing shall lie wanting on his part to merit a continuance of their kind favors. N.B.-PRIVATE HAIR CUTTING ROOMS. Umbrellas and Parasols made eS neatly Repaired. THORLEY'S FOOD FOB CATTIB. J. N. EVANS J^EGS to inform the Agriculturists of Cardiganshire, that he has just received a good stock of the above-named wonderful Food. fjcjf Price 50s. per Cask, containing 448 feeds. Deliveredfree in Aberystwith. Peu-y-garreg, Aberayron. PUBLICATION". HINTS and suggestions respecting Sea-Side In- -t~L fluence on Impaired Health and Disease, by HENRY BELL, M.D., Licenciate of the Royal College of Physicians. Physician to the Aberystwith Infirmary, &c., &c. Price One Shilling; free by post, Thirteen Stamps. CQX, Aberystwith; JENKINS, ditto. LONDON AND MANCHESTER 9, Pier Street, & 1, Little Dark-gate Street, ABERYSTWITH. HUGH DAVIES™ ] £ ith3Ite*r, Sto HOSIER, GLOVER, &c.j 1DEGS most respectfully to announce his return from LONDON with a large Stock of Fashionable Goods suitable for the Autumn and Winter seasons. 1/, His Stock of FRENCH MERINOES, WENSEYS, WOOL, PLAIDS, FANCY DRESSES, and MANTLES, are well worthy^of attention. FLANNELS, TWEEDS, CALtCOES,-&c., XC.. FOR CHARITY. NICOLLS' WINTER OVER-COATS. NOTICE OF ARRIVAL. MR. LAWRENCE LANSDOvVN, S«tston=3Bcntist, AS the honour of announcing that he has arrived, for the fulfilment of Professional ap- pointments, as for years past, in Aberystwith where he may be consulted during the Season in every department of his Profession, At No. 10, MARINE TERRACE. 1 Mr. LAWRENCE LANSDOWN'S references include eminent members of the Faculty, and some of the first families throughout the Principality. t E. MORGAN, f)o tog ray fur 3rtl £ t, No. 14, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWITH, BEGS to return his sincere thanks to the Visitors and Inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood, &r the very liberal support extended him during t £ e p$6t Season, and to inform them that his I; ROOMS tfill shortly be closed for the winter. Those, there- fore, who wish to procure for themselves t Superior Portraits, tflll do well to pay him an early visit. E. M. will be happy to visit families at their own residences, with a slight extra charge. Agent to the United Kingdom Temperance and General Provident Institution, I, Adelaide Place, London Bridge, London. J. 4SZ F. HOWARD, .-ft Britannia Works, Bedford, "WILL exhibit one of their WHEEL PLOUGHS in a field near the South Gate, on Friday, the 29th instant. The Plough will be worked by a person from Bedford. J. & F. H., believing their Ploughs to be well adapted for general use in Cardiganshire, respect- fully solicit the attendance of Agriculturists at this trial. THE tio MAY BE HAD AT THE KORTH-GATE COAL YARD, mmjsi wmca Apply to Mrs. Reed, by the North Gate.
SLocai information.
SLocai information. PETTY SESSIONS.—On the 12th instant, before F. R. Roberts, Esq., Mayor, David Morgan was charged by P. c. Griffiths with being drunk and disorderly. Fined 5s. and costs. James Evans was charged by P. s. Thomas with being drunk and disorderly. Fined 5s. and costs. Owen Jones was charged by P. C. Evans with a similar offence, and was also fined 5s. and costs. COMMISSIONERS' MEETING.—An adjourned Com- missioners' Meeting- was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday last. Present John Jenkins, Esq., (in the chair,) Messrs. Richard Watkins, James Miller, Thomas Cieaton, David Jones, Charles Marshall, Thomas W. Wells, Charles Hackney, Jacob Leon, and John Jones. Several bills were examined and ordered to be paid. Coals were ordered to be pro- cured for the use of the Commissioners' room. A kiter was received from Mr. Novelli, complaining of the state of the drainage in certain parts of the town. It was resolved that the board should come to a determination at the next meeting, as to what steps should be taken in the matter. The North Parade and Marine Terrace were ordered to be gravelled. After which the meeting was adjourned. Ystkadmeurig SCHOOLS.—We are happy to in- form our readers that the Rev. Lewis Evans, Vicar, of Llanfihangel-y-crfiiddyn, has been ap- pointed Head Master of the celebrated Ys- tradmeurig and Lledrod Schools. The Bishop of St. David's attended the meeting of the trustees, held last Thursday, in this town and,, the appoint- ment, me understand, was unanimouf, and we trust will be satisfactory to the country, who are deeply interested in the conduct and good manage- ment of w hat was intended for their benefit. BUNT DIN N ER.-On Monday evening last, the members of the Hunt Club sat down to a sumptuous dinner, at the Gogerddan Arms Royal Hotel, got up in Mr. A. P. Davies and Mrs. Edward Davies's usual style. Amongst those present were Capt. Pryse, M. P., LieutACol. Powell, Capt. Durham, Pryse Loveden, Esq., A. H. Novelli, Esq., H. O. Holmes, Esq., G. G. Williams, Esq., Lieut. Hughes, Castelldu, Lieut. Lloyd, Lieut. Thomas, Lieut. Lewis, R. Gilbertson, Esq., T. W. Wells, Esq., —— Friar, Esq Capt. Lloyd Philipps, and Thomas Jones, Esq. The cloth having been removed the business of the evening was proceeded with. Capt. Durham and G. G. Williams, Esq., were appointed Stewards for the forthcoming Hunt Week and Races. The Hunt and Race Balls will take place at the Assembly Rooms, on Wednesday, the 27th and Friday, the 29th inst., under the patronage of the Stewards. The Gogerddan Hounds meet on Monday, at Ffosrhydygaled, at 10 o'clock; on Thursday, at Nanteos, at half-past 10; and on Fri- day, at Gogerddan, at 11 o'clock. COMING OF AGE OF J. G. P. HUGHES, ESQ., Alltlwkd.—On Wednesday last, John George Parry Hughes, Esq., eldest son of the late John Hughes, Esq., of Alltlwyd, Cardiganshire, attained his majority, which event was celebrated by the tenants of Mrs. Hughes being ragaled with a sub- stantial dinner, and ptenty of cwrw da, at the family mansion. Also, the poor of Llanrhystid and neighbourhood were plentifully feasted at both the Inns of that village. In the evening, the rejoicings of the inhabitants were manifested by fire-works, and other demonstrations of joy; added to which the village of Llanrhystid was illuminated, and pre- sented a scene not often witnessed. THE LATE STOHM.—Of late the weather had been rather unsettled and on Sunday night, and the whole of Monday, it rained without ceasing, so as to occasion considerable floods in the rivers. On Monday night, however, the wind rose, and, before morning on Tuesday, it blew a gale of wind, which has proved very disastrous in its effects, in this neighbourhood, and more particularly to timber trees. At Gogerddan, Cwrn, Nanteos, Crosswood, Llidiade, and Llanerchaeron, we have heard of many trees blown down; and in the old churchyard at Uanbadarn, one offthefine ash trees has met with similar fate. We have heard of no casual- ties at sea as yet. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On the 14th instant, an in- quest was held at Penrhyncoch, near this town, before J. M. Davies, Esq., Coroner, upon the body of Thomas Mason, a Miner, who met, his death by falling down a depth of about 22 yards in a shaft, at the Cwmerfin Mine. The jury after a short deli- beration returned a Verdict of-Accidental Death. Powis Exhibition.—At an election to the Exhibition he^atKing Edward's School, Birming-* ham, last week/"Mr. Griffith H. Pugh Evans, son of* John Evans, Esq%pf Lovesgrove, near this town, and Scholar of Lincdin College, Oxford, was elected an Exhibitor. COUNTY COURT -The cases tried at the Countyl Court on the 15th instant, before A. J. Johnes, Esq., were quite devoid of public interest, with the exception of that of John Kenrick v. The Aberyst- with Gas and Coke Company, in which case we subjoin a part of the evidence given. An action, tried by jury, to recover the sum ofjE20 lis, being the amount of damages sustained by plaintiff by being unlawfully discharged from the services of the defendants. Mr. George Matthews, of Newtown, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Atwood and Mr. Hugh Hughes for defendants. Mr. Matthews in opening the case said that his client was a man with a wife and a large family, who in the year 1854 was engaged by the defendants as their Manager and Engineer; and up to a late period remained in their employ, when he was illegally and unlawfully discharged without any notice whatever. This action was brought to re- cover the damages named, for such unlawful dis- missal, he (Mr. M.) said that he was sorry that he had to appear before his Honor this day in the place of another gentleman for, had the plaintiff first consulted him, he would not have laid the damages at £ 20 lis., but at the highest sum the court could award, viz. £50, which be thought the plaintiff was fully and fairly entitled to. The plaintiff being called said, that he was engaged by the Company in 1854, and that when he was engaged he agreed to give the Company three months' notice previous to leaving their employ, and they agreed to give him the same. He never heard any of the Company complain to him of his mismanaging the Works. When he was discharged, he was offered a month's salary, which he refused to accept, and at the time remarked that he was entitled to a longer notice. His successor had been in the town for more than two davs before he heard that the Company intended to discharge him. Cross-examined by Mr. Atwood. The plaintiff ad- mitted signing the memorandum of agreement produced he had never heard any of the Company complain of his incompetency to manage the Works. He was once told by one of the Commit- tee that he was too fond of frequentiwg ptibric houses. Mr. Atwood then made a long speech for the de- fence, in whieh he said that plaintiff was wholly incompetent for the management of the Works, to prove which he would call Mr. White, a gentleman who had once been manager of their Works, but was now the manager of the largest Gas Works in Birmingham and Mr. White's testimony would be borne out by the plaintiff's successor at the Aberyst- with Works. He (Mr. A.) would prove that the plaintiff had agreed to give the Company three months' notice, and proceeded to call his evidence. The Judge then sumned up the evidence, and the jury after a short deliberation brought in a verdict -for the plaintiff, JE20 lis. damages, and his costs allowed.
CARDIGANSHIRE MICHAELMAS QUARTER…
CARDIGANSHIRE MICHAELMAS QUARTER SESSIONS. These Sessions were held at the County Sessions House, in the Town of Aberayron, on Tuesday last, before George Williams Parry, Esq., Chairman, Capt. Pryse, M.P., Lord Lieutenant of the County, C. R. Longcroft, Esq., CoLVaughan, C.A .Pritchard, Esq., Capt. Lewis, G. G. Williams, Esq., J. Pugh Pryse, Esq., Capt. J. B. Lloyd Philipps, W. Cham- bers, Esq., J. Lloyd Davies, Esq T. O. Morgan, Esq., Thomas Jones, Esq William Jones, Esq James Bowen, Esq., and the very Rev. Dr. Lcw- ellin. The calendar contained the name of one person only for trial for an assault; but the complainant not appearing, the case was postponed. The orders of the day were then disposed of, and the accounts of the County audited. Mr. J. M. Davies applied on behalf of Mr. G. Williams, Goginan, for permission to build a Gun- powder Magazine on the farm of Blaendyffryn; which was granted. Dr. Lewellin gave notice, that at the next. Sessions he would apply for a sum not exceeding £ 300 for building a Lock-up house at Lampeter. J. E. Rogers and J. P. Pryse, Esqrs., were appointed members of the County Roads Board, in the room of the Rev. J. W. Morris, deceased, and A. L. Gwynne, Esq., resigned. The question of appointing an additional superin- tendent of police was brought under consideration. Mr. J. L. Davies said that the Magistrates had met together to discuss the matter, and that they had come to the conclusion that the exigencies of the County,—taking into consideration the absence of crime, and the scanty population,—did not require the appointment of an additional superintendent • but that they could not disregard the recommenda- tion of the Secretary of State, and therefore they agreed to appoint one. This resolution was carried without amendment, and a Salary of £ 75, being the lowest that could be allowed, was fixed for the omce. The question of the grant for improvements at the House of Correction at Aberystwith, was a journed till the next Sessions; and the Com- mittee were requested to ascertain whether a free- hold site for a new House of Correction could be obtained. The sum of jEoO was ordered to be applied towards repairing- and improving the Aberystwith Bridge. W. Chambers, Esq., was appointed member of the Committee of Visitors for the Joint. Lunatic Asylum in the room of J. R. L. Lloyd, Esq. Notice was given that a Committee should be appointed at the next Sessions to enter into an agreement with the managers of the Reformatory School at Neath, under 20 and 21 Vict., cap. 55- The Court was then adjourned.
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LLANIDLOES AND NEWTOWN RAILWAY.—The following is an extract from a letter sent by G. H. Whalley, Esq., Chairman of the above Railway Company, to J. Jenkins, Esq., Solicitor, Llanidloes, a gentleman whom we may as well state has materially assisted in bringing the Llanidloes and Newtown line to its present forward state. • PI.AS MADOC, October 14th, 1858. "The arrangement which you have so kindly assisted in carrying out has received the entire approbation of our Bankers, who will now enable us to meet the whole of our engagements for com- pleting the line: I am to-day going to meet Mr. Davies, (the Contractor,) to arrange for his be- ginning on Monday next. Yours, &c., G. H. WHALLEY."
LIST OF VISITORS.
LIST OF VISITORS. Adney, The Misses, Salop 16, Marine Terrace Bailey, Mrs., and family, Easton Court, Tenbury, 45, Marine Terrace Balfour, Miss, Manchester 13, Marine Terrace Boyes, Mr., and family, Cheltenham, 11, Mar. Terr. Collins, Mr. and Mrs., Hereford, Gloucester House Day, —— Esq. 29, Marine Terrace Fletcher, Miss, Ludlow Gloucester House Farmer, Mr. Thomas, Ludlow Gloucester House Farmer, Mies, Ludlow Gloucester House Gillet, Mr. and Miss, Birmingham, 28, Mar. Terr. ilaycock, Miss, Montgomery 7, Marine Terrace Hart, Rev. Mr., Malvern 2.5, Marine Terrace Havard, Mrs., Bath 6, Marine Terrace Hayward, Miss, Dorsetshire 15, Marine Terraee Hill, Mrs., & family, Felton Rectory, Herefordshire, 15, Marine Terrace Jones, Mrs., and family 10, Portland Street Jones, Miss, Shrewsbury 16, Marine Terrace "Lloyd, Mr Salop -0, Marine Terrace Lloyd, Lieut., and family 27, Marine Terrace J.ansdown, Mr. L., ( Dentist,)Bath, 10, Marine Terr. )Iorlce, Hallen, Esq. 37, Portland Street Powell, Lieut.-Col., Royal Cardigan Rifles, 13, Marine Terrace ..smith, Bridson, Esq., & Mrs. Smith, Westmoreland, Glyndwr House Spooner, Mr. W., and family 41, Marine Terrace Scott, Miss Gloucester House Terry, Miss, Hereford 52, Marine Terrace Thomas, Rev. Mr. Gloucester House Thomson, Rcv.Dr.. & family, King ton, Coburg House Thomson, Capt., Queen's Owu L. I., Coburg House Welsh, Mr., Mrs., and Miss 32, Marine Terrace Watkins, Miss 37, Portland Street Wilding, Miss, Montgomery 6, Marine Terrace
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THE LAST HOURS OF WITH hurrying band the holy feast is spread, And fervent prayers of blessed import said; But not in English Fane, or peaceful home, Whereto some mortal malady hath come. With spirits writhing 'neath a crushing grief, Armed warriors kneel beside their wounded Chief; The iron storm of battle roars around, But for a while that spot is chartered ground; The cannon's ceaseless thunder cleaves the sky, And thick as hail the murd'rous missiles ny So hot the fire, 't would seem as if the Foe Where the departed Gen'ral lies must know, And aims to stretch beside him, stiff in death, All those who fain would catch his latest breath, But in that soiemn hour, on ev'ry hand, Kind angel-wardens guard the gallant band. Stirred to its very centre is each heart, By feelings past portrayal, that hath part In this the last communion here below In which they all may join,—full well they know, One who now takes in faith and rev'rence meek Those sacred symbols, to his soul which speak Of peace and pardon thro' his Saviour's blood, Ere daw.) must stand before the throne of God And none can tell whose lives will next be lost, In furious conflict with that heathen host. The precious rite is o'er,—to woman's care Their loved Commander they must leave-how rare Their priv'lege was, who garnered up the last Out-pourings of that noble heart; the past With contrite self-abasement he surveyed, While strong in holy hope, his trust was stayed On the great Captain of Salvation, 'neath Whose banner he should victor prove in death. With heav'nly glory dawning on his sight, Earth's best affections seemed to gather might; Long-cherished images before him rose, 1 And loving messages were breathed by those r Pale, languid lips, so soon for aye to close. J But with intense solicitude his breast, Was filled, for that small band so sorely pressed, Their dying Leader counsels wise and brave, Becoming well a Christian Hero, gave. Tender was he as valiant, from his tongue, Thoughts of the women and the children wrung Accents almost of anguish. Far away From kindred dust his body they must lay, But mem'ry whispered soft the words which grace His consort's peaceful tomb, he bade them place The same sweet passage from the Book of God, Beside his name, above the blood-steeped sod, Where, amongst this day's slain, he '11 calmly rest, Until the glad up-rising of the blest. "Begrimed and heated from the fight" they come, To bear the dead unto his long, last home; Well nigh unmanned, each soldier bendeth low, To kiss in rev'rent love that painless brow, (Farewell how sorrowful and solemn !) ere They for his hasty burial prepare. The tidings hitherward their way have won, Bereaved Britannia mourns her gifted son, LAWRENCE the chivalrous, the good, the brave, The silent tenant of an Indian grave! She with her grateful plaudits wreathes his name; But lightly reeks he now of earthly fame, For in his ears, like glorious music, rings The gracious "Well done" of the King of kings. Aberystwith.
. CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor of the Aberystwith Observer." SIR,Having lately visited the Potteries of Staffordshire, my attention was called to a Cannon, or rather a large Russian Gun, which was mounted in one of the public places, with a plate bearing the following inscription This Russian Gun, a trophy from the siege of Sebastopol, was presented to this town by the Right Hon. Lord Panmure, Chief Secretary of State for War, at the solicitation of W. T. Copeland, Esq who liberally paid for its car- riage from Woolwich and its mounting, &c. and was inaugurated on the day of the marriage of the Princess Royal. It strikes me that if some of our influential friends were to apply for a similar trophy, it would be readily granted by General Peel, and would be a real ornament to the town, especially if placed on the Castle Grounds, and a monument to the three distinguished young men, natives of the County of Cardigan, who lost their lives in the Crimean struggle. Hoping you will give space to the above in your next impression, I am, Yours, &c., E. W.
Family Notices
IHrtbs. On the 8th inst., the wife of Mr. John Watkins, Wine Merchant, North Parade, in this town, of a son. On the 21st instant, the wife of Mr. Thomas Hughes, Prince Albert Tavern, in this town, of a sou. faarriaot. On the 6th instant, at Pensarn Chapel, L&ndy- siliogogo Parish, Mr. John Jones, Penperthi, Llwyn- dafydd, to Mary Daniel, of Tywyn, New Quay. E ieuwyd Mair a loan—aw'd y'nghyd; Y'ngholl yr aeth cwynfan! Priodas addas ddyddan Hyd amdo, lor, rho i'w rhan. mutÐ. On the 17th inst., aged 32 years, Mary, daughter of Mr. Roberts, Ffynnoncaradog, near this town.