The Aberystwith Observer

L'A M PETER.—PBTTY Sessions.—These sessions were held on the 6th instant, before Dr. Leweilin and r. J. Hughes, Esq., Castelldu. David Edwards, Blaendyffryn, Siiian, appeared to a summons charg- ing him, by Thomas Jones, of Caeftynon, in the same parish, with having, on the 10th of August last, un- lawfully claimed and disposed of a certain cow alleged to have been the property of one John Morgans. In. consequence of the absence of one of the witnesses, the case was adjourned, and the defendant was bound over, himself in £ 20, and two sureties in the sum of £ 10 each, to appear on the 9t.h instant.—Elizabeth Jones, Brynmaen, Cellan, charged Jenkin Jones, of Line,stybwcct, with having assaulted her on the 25th ult. She deposed that on Christmas-day she went up to his house to communiate to him an information which affected them both, wheq he tossed her about and struck her several times till she was very weak. She then went to Talyfan, where she slept that night. Mary Davies Talian's name was cailfd, but she did not make her appearance. P. S. Roberts proved the service of the summons. Case adjourned. I Sarah Thomas, New Court, swore the peace against Lewis Davies, of New Court MiU, Bound over in his own recognizances in the sum of £ 5 to keep the peace for G months.—David Jones, Glanyr- u nc;irretf' swore the peace against John Hov»ells, ifrvvdyrliwyad, Lampeter. Bound over, httiismfin £10, and two sureties in £ 5 each, to keep the peace for 6 months,

-LID BE Xj.iE3Ta With immediate possession, /TTHIj'OXT Room of the House lately occupied J_ b,e North and South Wales Banking Com- nanv bridge Street. ThV>ve might be converted, with little expense, into age and commodious shop ( £ Apartments may also be haa, if required. jiVrtber particulars apply to Mr. David Davies, on tKemises. FO R S-VTE, 4 ERY handsome pair of DARK BR'OWl 3?<)BS, 10 hands high, quiet in Single and ])01 Harness, and very good Hacks. t Apply to Mr. Jbsks, Veterinary Surgeon, Alplwitb. THE ARYSTWITH FOUNDRY COMPANY, (LIMITED.) Capital, £ 6,000, in 600 Shares, of & 10 each. DIHECTOHS. lX. BRIDGE, Esq., M.D., Regent Street, Lon- "j/aLCOMBE, Esq., Aberystwith, (Managing Esq., AberystwIth, (Managmg Director.) ° CLAYTON, Esq., Combe Bank, Sevenoaks. DMAS MIERS, Esq., Director of Metropolitan id Provincial Bank, London. •t ROBERT NOUTHY, Goginan. HN ROWLANDS, Esq., Barnard s Inn, London. SOLICITORS. ,881'8. ATWOOD & ROWE. AUDITOR. M. THOMSON, Esq., Aberystwith. bankers. HE NORTH & SOUTH WALES BANK, Aberystwith. REGISTERED OFFICES. it the FOUNDRY, opposite the Railway Station, Aberystwith. rHIS Company has this day purchased the Lease of t he Buildings,"the .Machinery, Plant, Patterns, nd the Business of the Cambrian Foundry fm tao rum of J' 1 805 £ 1,365 of which is payable in tenures if thcpresent Comply, (182 Shares,) 10s. ♦ Lid Of the remaining 412 Shares, 338 l.tne i -WaA hv.most responsible parties; .thus arr^Wr-»*• °f est"I,lishif• to .he "TTfl SaSy of Minins and Agricultural intcrssls ot th„ Umutj ol Cardignn. US purpose 'of mfiWt j*" the Cambrian Foundry Was established a few year, ngo; but, from some cause or other. the proposed capital was not subscribed, although thebusiness was carried on'for some years with crippled means and resources. Owing to this fact the present Company have been enabled to rr^ake the above named benefi- cial arrangements, whereby the major part of the purchase is paid in Snfires* i The Buildings are of a most substantial and com- modious character, standing immediately opposite to and within one hundred yarns of t e terminal Station of the Welsh Coast, and Manchester and Milford Junction Railways in this town, white the Machinery and Plant are, with triHing exceptions, in complete working girder. •The directors hg.ve much pleasure in announcing iftat the contractor elsh Coast Railway has yrauStSffd kiT'iWfct" the Company's -Yard, 80 "n,d teo Aberystwith ;— to re^ri they to coll- nect the e larger shops of tlu; :Founrlry, and to ailable for the general repairs of railway 1) This direct connection with the railway will be of parpmount importance to the Company, as, in addi- tion to' the general facilities of trade, it will enable it to import its iron and other material most advan- tageously by way of Ynys-las free of Harbour dues and cartage, and greatly contribute towards the establishment of a first-class and a most remunera- tive trade. It is intended to commence business on the 1st January, 1864, under the sole charge of an expe- rienced and active Engineer and Machinist from England. Application will be received for the few remaining shares (74) on or before Saturday, 16ch January, 186i. Aberystwith, Dec. 22nd, 1863. ~W. CO OP E U, m-K rqrthi ABERYSTWITH, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. X,OWI>OKr & 3>UB2.S3>J STOUT. Burton East India. Pa-le, BElId, Bitter, and other Ales. CHOICE CIGARS. JLicevsed to, let Post Horses fur Hire.— Superior Waggonettes, Dog-Carls, Whi tec ha pels, Sfc. B3T :3tahles in Terrace Road. Important Notice to tlte Public "r- M. JP. ij>A"VIES, IRONMONGER, GROCER, &c., 7, Great Dark-gate Street, BEGS to inform the Public of Aberystwith and Neighbourhood that the recent allowance in the duty on Tea is allowed by him to the full extent. Best. Congou 4s. 4(1. per lb. Unrivaitef! Souehonrr 3s. lOrt. peril*. Fine Tea for family purposes 3s. 4?1. per lb. M. P. D. pledges himself, in the Ironmongery department, to supply goods of the finest quality, and which are offered for sale at the lowest remu- nerative prices. The attention of farmers find others is called to the varied ,.tück of Homes, from 3s. M. t.o iOs. per jjhir. Note the Address:—7, Great Dark-gate Street, lately occupied by Mrs Anne Williams, deceased. CONVFA'ANCE BETWEEN Aberystwith Carmarthen, j ONCE THOMAS MORRIS has made -arrangements for J)L rttnnititranpw and we.appointed OMNIBUS every Monday, s^vVing- from No. 20, Mary-street, Aberyst with at 3 o'clock a.m., by way of Aberny- rou and I-anarth, Synod Inn, Talysraireg, Lianfi- haiigel-;i\rj^ arriving at the Maes-y-Crugie Arms *nn" f. armarthen, the same Evening, returning on !i*Wday. &W FARE:—Seven Shillings. ABERYSTWITH BAKERY. IT. POOLE, GENERAL confectioner" Taney Bread and Biscuit Maker, ,Vc. SHIP Bread always on hand, and every descrip- tion of Goods made to order on reasonable notice. 26, Pier Street. Aberystwith, Opposite tilt* National Provincial Hank of England. PLATE SUSS mStMKGE COMPANY (LIMITED). capital £ 20,000, fully subscribed. Agent for Abervstwith.—Mf> ^Vajj JONES, Pi tun her, &c., Little Dark-gate Street- evaFTTones* PAi&Tfc*, ?A?Ea-HAI(iGES, &c., Little Dark-gate Street, Aberystwith* RESPECT tULLY beg<: leave 10 inform. h'is Friends fir'd the Putiiio wli'o may be iJesirous ot beautifyino thrir houses, that he has for sale several thousand Rolls ot ENGLISH & FRENCH PAPER HANGINGS of the newest. etvics and choicest patterns, at the lowest remunerative prices. Pictures Frammt i*' Gold, Rosewood. Maple, §«c. Wholesale and Rett i Glass Dealer; Chimney and other Glasses. M!rs7"MORRiS, Uo. 14 turch Street, Aberystwith, to intm the Public that she still continues H nVi aJlinds of Ladies' and Gentlemen's left- 10h I'ISG ,PI" ARLJ"N The highest price given in t- .¡; Aberystwith and Csrdigsn 33 sy Steam Navigation Company, (Limited.) k XH 63. THE above Company, formed by the Gentleinen and Tradesmen of Aberystwith and its Vicinity, beff leave to inform the Public, that their powerful Screw Steamer EXI».S8S:SS, JARSSS DAVIES, Commander, will leave Aberystwith regularly every Monday, and will return from Liverpool and Bristol alternately every Thursday,—casualties excepted,—as follows,— From LIVERPOOL for From BRISTOL for ABERYSTWITH. ABERYSTWITH. Thursday, OCT. 22nd (Thursday, OCT. -20th „ NOV. Mil „ NOV. 12th 10th „ » 26th „ DEC. 3rd „ DEC. 10th „ „ 17th j „ » 21th „ 31 st For Rates of Freisht, apply to the Agents, D. W. DAVIES, Washington Buildings, Brunswick Street, Liverpool; MAKK WHJTWILIJ & SO.V, Grove, Bristol; and WILLIAM JONES, High Street, Aberj^with. Loading Berth at Liverpool, N. E. Clarence Half-Tide Dock; ditto at Bristol, Welsh Back. Consignees allowed to cart their own Goods r !IL Osteo- Eidoa. Patent, March ist. 1862, No. 500. All Self-adhesive Patent. Imlivtructilile MIXP.IJAL TJ5KTH and FLBXIHLR GUMS, without |i;ilates, springs, i>i- wives, and without operation. Oi<e set lns;s a litetime, and warranted for mastication or articulation, even when all others fail. Purest materials only, at h"lf the usual cost. plpFGAB ^JHE OLD ESTABLISHED 27, Hurley-street, Cavendish-square, and 34, Ludaaie-hill, London. Liverpool; 134, Duke-street. Birmingham, 05, New-street. ONE VISIT REQUIHED ONLY FUOM COUNTRY PATIESiTS: Complete Sets from 4 to 7, 10, and 15 Guineas. GABRIEL'S PRACTICAL TKBaTISE OX ARTIFICIAL TEK'i'H, and the only etteytual moJe of supplying thi.tn, i'ost Free Three Stamps, explains their numerous improvements. Gabriel's new work should be read l>y all who value health, and before consulting a dentist.— Herald. In addition to their own inventions, Messrs. Gabriel supr.lv, with equal success, every known method, whet her Eiijdi.-di, French, or American, in Gold, Platina.Gutta l'ercha, Intoi-rodi- ble Soft. Gum, Lent urn, &e. Gabriel's Patent,"White Enamel, the only permanent stopping that does not discolour the teeth. Specially adapted for Front, Teeth. _0'" r-"< & IS 64. Weekly Steam Communication I FROM LONDON, BRISTOL, AND LIVERPOOL To ABERYSTWITH. T'HF. Cambrian Steam Paket Company GrIVE NOTICE that, having made arrangements M »ih tlle London and Lieqrpool Steam Ship Com- M »ih the London and Lieqrpool .• Steam Ship Com- party for a Through Rate of Fret;?Ills for Gouds'frum j^jndori to Aberystwith, they are now prepared 10 carry Goods by the London and Liverpool Steam Ship Company's powerful Steam Vessels, EAST-ANGLIAN, I GENOVA, Capt. Chariesworth, j Capt. Wraight, » Or other suitable Vessels, Leaving London every week for Liverpool, whence » Or other suitable Vessels, Leaving London every week for Liverpool, whence they will be forwarded with immediate dispatch by one of the Cambrian Steam Packet Company's powerful Steam Vessels, 1 H E A 8E R YSTW YTH, j TH E CRICK ET, Capt. D. Howe, • Capt. G. Old, Which, or some other suitable Vessel, will leave Liverpool and Bristol for Aberystwith, unless pveveatea by any unforeseen oocurrence, I EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING. Loading Berths: — London, British and- Foreign Steam f,Vlta/f, Lower East Smith field; West Kent Wharf, Soui'hwark; or Hartley's Whaif, Freeman's Lane, Hnrseleydoicn, Southwark. Parcel* received at ¡:;7, Leadenhall Street, F..C. —N.B. All LondonGijods are to beLishtered at risk exi,en,e Liverpool, West Side oj Trafalgar Dock.—Bristol, Broad Quay. Ail a'ooiis are shipped subject to the Company's notices. 1 Excellent Af-coiiniiudatioti lor Passenger*, Ict/It (l Stacardess 011 Hoard. I Fahes including; Steward's Fees'From Liverpool and ,'ristol to Aberystwith, <V.tin, 8s., Deck, 5s Return Tickets piviue the option of returning by the same or any following voyage. Cabin, Pis., I'eek,. 8s. N.B. The Cambrian Steam Packet Company reserve to tliem- si'l'ves'ihe power of delivering all Goods consign*' to parties siding within two miles of their office a:t, Abeiyst>vith by their own oartf-rs. For Lists of Freight*, and for f urther part iculars, apply in the Ajimt*, as under. ABRuvsrwirH — Henry Culliford, Ro-fawr; IIRII;TOL E. T Turner, 12, Quay Street; LON now — Beresford, Eir.s- lie and Co.. Hartley's Wharf, Southwark; F. A. Tara- plji, and Co. or Harrington, Hewett, and C-j., Leaden- hall Street LivKitPOOL—F. A. Tiunplin, Colutubia Buildings, Brunswick S,reet. Or to the Manager, W. S. CTIEALOCK, at the Company's Head Offices, Parthenon Chambers, 14, Kesrent Street, London. TOURISTS' HOTEL, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWITH. Wines «nti Spit its Shropshire, Burton, Bitter, and other Ales. KIT Licensed to let Post Horses for Hire. "^DWARD^clookerT"" Licensed to L.et BOSSES km CARRi&GES F •( > W mRE, 5, Terrace Road, Aberystwith. ^talbot" W2HS &. SPIRIT VAULTS, MARKET STREET, ABERYSTWITH. MCLEATQN betrs most respectfully to inform » 1 he 1 nhabiiantsof Aberystwith and the Public centrally that she has laid in an extensive Stock of WINES' & SPIRITS, of the very finest quality, di- rect out of bond Aieo,a Inrge supply of BURTON EAST INDIA PALE ALE; GUINNESS & Co.'s i X'I'RA STOUT PORTER in Casks, Bottled, or on Draft; also, FRENCH WINES, at the reduced duties, at the very lowest P''»ces- MATRIMONY. O' PERSONS of either sex (age, position, or appear- ance immaterial) desirous of laavrymg, may have their wishes speedily comphed with,, b} stamped directed envelope to the under,iign.ed who will forward particulars of a secret, bv of which any one can gain the devoted aftectioris oi as many of the opposite sex as lie or si.e in.. y Address, Mr. Vincent Grey, 58, Wilson-street, i ms bury, London. Pre limiiuiry Notice rpo BE SOLD by PUBIJC 1 Sprintr, all that valuable PROPERTY, in the town of Aberystwiu.'oct at present, at the low annual rental ot h > j I). Jones and others, ti p The Property has a frontage of fc v^r^h rJVrraee Koad, and a frontage of 37-teet in t e i Parade, while this width is increased at the otier to 7'2 feet. From its being a c<*mpart lot ii' *pV,l'r< and within a short distance of the proposed Station, and in a direct line to the Marine Terrace, this Pruperty is well adapted for BUILDING PURPOSES. The Hii'.mul ground rent to the Aberystwith Coi poi ation is :£ i Is., while the Lease will not expire till May. 1920. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Philip Wil- liams, Stationer, 12, Bridge-street, Aberystwith. ~RtMITTAKCES ra IKCIA. THE North and South Wales Bank draw BiH* and Letters of Credit on the Agra, and United Service Bank in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras, payable in these cities in Company's Rupees, at the current rate of exchange for the day. Liverpool, January, 1864. WILLIAM EYNON, CHEMIST, RED HOUSE, PISS STREET, ABERTSTWITH. ALL Prescriptions dispensed by the principal. No drugs or chemicals kept but those of the purest kind. A large assortment of Patent Medicines. A choice selection of Fancy Goods, Brushes, Combs, Pomades, Perfumery, Sponges, and all requisites for the toilette. A very large selection of Cigars, Tobaccq* Meer- schaums, Briar Wood, and Cutty Pipes. Lemonade, Soda, Seltzer, Lythia, and Potass' Waters sold at the lowest remunerative prices. Concentrated Fluid Extract of Sea-Weed. An external remedy for weHkriess in the joints, relaxation of the ligHinents and tendons, contractions, stiffness and general rigidity, deformities in the joints or limbs; rickety, scrofulous and badly nursed children, and for all diseases of the spine gout, rheumatic gout, rheumatism, and lii(uliaj»o. It d-speises swellings and permanent en targernents- the result of old in- juries; it also restores joints recently sprained or strained. N >tn effectual cure for chilblains, swellings of the glands, especially those of the neck or throat, &c. Prepared and sold by W. EYNON, Chemist, Red House, Aberystwith. In bottles at 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. each. There is a considerable saving in taking the larger size. HEALTH FOR THE INVALID. Ml EOLLOWAY'S PILLS. of Appetite-Loss of Strength-Loss of Health. The marvellous effect of this fine medicine upon the system is such as to immediately rally all the, vilal functions, the appetite ;s soon restored, a full flow of spirits quickly follows, the body becomes immensely invigorated with a certainty of restored health: fresh air and a little exercise are necessary to bring about a permanent state of things. Holloway's Pills imparl tone and energy to the hio*t delicate constitutions, and in a manner as to astonish nil who take them. By their exti aordinary virtue, they have outained the large,t sale of any medicine in the world Read, Heart, lungs, and Stomach. Look to the regularity of. the Innctions of these foundations of vitality. Holloway's Puis restore to order the slightest departure from the proper action, and, therefore, may be considered as the regulators of the mainspring of human life. Apoplexy can aiways be prevenied if the proper action. of the bowels be attended to, w hic.li this frt on his medicine never fails to accomplish. Disorders of the head and heart often terminate suddenly and fatally from obstructions lu the system, which might generally be prevented by taking small and regular doses of this fine corrective. Female Disorders. No medicine can be so infallibly relied upon for overcoming all obstructions as these Piils. They never fail to restore a healthy action throughout tue system. The printed instructions will enable ail to correct the first symptoms of disease, and avert ruanv serious fTlailldies. iio-loway's Pilis. soon change the sickly and sallow complexion, thus renewing the bloom of heallh, To females centering into womanhood, or at the turn 01 life, these i'ills will be foMnd inv iluable.. They should be taken two or three times a week, as a safeguard against dropsy, headaches, palpitations of the heart, and all nervous affections, so distressing at cerl" ill periods. Siicte Headache, Zndig-estion or foul Stomach, and disordered Liver. In such a deranged state of health the food is decomposed instead uf bting digested, and proves poisonous rather than nu- tritious. This derangement can be at orce set right by a course o: thi se purifying and diacstive Pills, which have acquired for themselves an imperishiibie fame for the mastery they have constantly exercised over the digestive organs. Holloway's Pills increase the appetite, regulate the liver, repress bilious- ncss, healthily si insulate the kidneys and move the bowels in a more wholesome a' tl natural manner than any other medicine. Disorders incidental to Children. The liver and stomach of children are, from many causeos often out of order, as they are allowed f.o eat many tilings that would disagree with their parents, hence their btood becomes impure, and liable to take any disease that is prevalent, and that in the worst form. One Pill, reduced to a powder, and put in a little water, given occasionally to children of twelve months old, and to those of three or four years, three Pills, and to others of seven years of age four Pills —will always tnake children look looming and hea tily Seventy-five out of every hundred do not reach the age of maturity. Holloway's Pills would not only preserve their health, but save the lives of thousands. Many people f olishly think that children ouiy require a lilllt medicine twice a year. Holloicay's Pills are the best remedy known in the world for the following diseases:— Ague Femalelrrei-iulehtie- Scrofula, or Asthma Fevers 'of all kinds King's Evil Bilious Complaints Fits Sore Throats Motrin s on Ihe 8kin Gout Stone and Gravel Bowel Complaints I lead-ache Secondary Symplon is Colics Indigestion Tir-Douloureux Constipation of the Inflammation Tumours Uoweis Jaundice Ulcers Consumption Liver Complaints Venereal Affections Debility Lumbago Wojjms of ali Kind, Dropsy Piles W^roness, from Dysentery Uheumatism whatever cause '• I Retention of Urine See.. &C. Polil at the Establishment of Pbofhssok Holloway, 244. Strand, inear Temple Kar,) London; and by all respectable Druggists and Dealers in Medicines throughout the civilized world, at the following prices :-h. l.Jd ',¡;s: 0ci., 4s. 6d., lis. 22. and 38«. each Bor, *#* There is a considerable saving by taking the laiger sizes. X.B. Directions for the guida.nce of paiients in every disorder are affixed to each fjoy. NB.-Holloway's Pills and Ointment can be had of all Chemists and Druggists, with V> elsh Divections. without extra expense. Just Published, price Ipf,-st free for 14 stamps, or in a sealed em)clope.for 20 stamps, PIVEAlATITiE DEBILITY, It popular Medical Work, illus- trated with numerous Engravings, treating on Sperma- torHioea, its Clauses and Cure, giving full instructions for the perfect .Restoration of those who are prevented hy impediments from entering into the Married State, also showing the dreadful results fr«m early abuse, Oonnorhocn, and Syphillis. Address: Jarneq Allen, Bookseller, 20, Warwick Lane, Pater- noster How, 1,"Hdol1. TRIBSMAIt No. I is a certain remedy for relaxation, Spermatorrhoea, and all the disircssinir consequences arising from early abuse, indiscriminate excesses, or too long residence in hot climates. TRIUSMAll No, 11. effectually eradicates all traces of Oononluea, both in its mild and aggravated forms, Gleets, Strictures, Irritation of the mad. der, Pains of the Loins and Kidneys, and all urino-genital diseases. TRIESSIAR No. III. is the great Continental Remedy for Syphillis and Secondary Symptoms. TH I ES MAS, No. 1, 2, and 3, prepared in the form of a lozenge, devoid of taste or swell, and can be carried in the waistcoat pocket. Price lis., or four cases in one for 33s which saves lIs.; and in S5 cases, whereby there is it saving of £1 12s. Agents Newberry Sc Sons, 45, St. Paul's Churchyard W. Sutton & Co., 10, Bow Churchyard W. Edv/ards, 67, St. Paul's Churchyard; J. Sanger, 150, Oxford-street; E. Cleaver, 0:3, Ox- ford street; Butler, 4, Oheapside; Prout. and Harsant, 229, Strand Robert Howden, 78,Gracechurch-street; Harriet Hooper, 45, King William-street, 13 C. nPRB LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 20, GHORGE STREET, MANOVKR SQUARE, containing 1200 Models, Natural Preparations, Monstrosities. &c.. illustrating every part of the Humatj Fb ame, in Health and Dis- ease; also the Moving Anatomical Dying Zouave, Julia Pastra- nil, &c. Admission, One Shilling, ffor Gentlemen only,) from 10 till 10. Lecture at Four. Illustrated Catalogue of above, to which is appended VITA VITALIS. A "New Medical Work," by a Physician, tee., See., See., price Is., by post 14 etamps, sealed 20 stamps, O HOWIXG how Manhood may be secured with renewed health, k? increased strength, and perfect muscular development for the performance of the most sacred duties so necessary for the happiness of married life-The Author's method of procedure, founded on a life's experience and study devoted to the physiology and philosophy of the Generative Organs—How to attain the true glory of manhood, to ensure moral and physical happiness. Con- sultations daily from 11 till 2, and from 5 till 8. Sunday till I o'clock. Address the Secretary, 29, George-street, Hanover- square, London, W. Buchan's Sugar-coated Sarsaparilla Pills. XT is a WELL-KNOWN FACT that SARSAPARILLA is the greatest purifier of the blood in the. world. 1ieept/our blood \pnre!—The liowels reeular I-Anri drfii the doctor!; These Pills strike at the roof, of each disease, they are particularly be- neficial where Mercury has been emplQyed-and are for the cure of every ailment incidental to man, wonian, and child, such a8 all eruptions on the Skin, Indigestion, Kilious, Liver, and Htomadl Complaints, General Weakness, Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains in the Limb., Headaches, Sore Throats, and every com- plaint caused by irregularities of the bowels, obstructed perspi- ration, and deteriorated and unhealthy blood. Patent Medicine Warehouse, 19, Berner-street, Oxford-street, London. rr7w{,-sule Agents:—Barclay & Co., 75, Farringdon-street; and from all Chemists. Sold in Bottles, is. 9d., 4s. ed" and lis. THE SILEiVT FRIEND on MAKRIAGS, ft Medical Work, a Guide to those who have imperilled the power of manhood by youthful indiscretions; treating or Syphillis, Secondary Symp- toms, Gonorrhoea, See., containing a Prescription known a* the preventive Lotion, to avoid contamination; 190 pages, with 50 engravings, free hy post 12 stamps, scaled 20. Address, Messrs. PEnRY & Co., Surgeons, 19, Horner-street, Oxford-street, Lon- don, W. Consultations daily, 11 till 2, and from 5 till 8. SUn- day till I o'clock. PK1UI.Y;S CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACTTM. For all cjwss resulting from the errors or excesses of youth, loss of natural power and vigour. Price lis., or four times the quantity, 33s, power and vigour. Price lis., or four times the quantity, 33s, PERRY'S COPAIBA AND CUBEB GLOBULES, the original preparation composed of the very essence of the Balsam of Copaiba and Cubebs, perfectly tasteless, in consequence of their being encased in sugar. In all cases of Gonnori-hoen, Gleet, Sfric- tni'e, &.c., a single trial will prove the efficacy of this wonder working remedy. Price 4s 6d., and Ils. per bottle. Sent any- where nn receipt of post-office order. Address, Messrs. PERRY & Coo, as above; or may be had from Prout and Rareant, 229, Strand; f'anger, 150, Oxford-street, London, W. No, 2, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYl'H, 1- WILLIAM lViORRISs do. 2, terrace road, abervstwyth, IMPORTER of FRUITS—American Pifpins— Oranges—best Messina'f.EMONS, Is. per dozen Onions—Prime Red Herrings, &c. THF. most delicious Perfume ever introduced to t!l(' Pubric is t lie A H f< H VSTW1TH liOUQ VET, I prepared and sold by \V. Eynon, Chemist, lied House, Aberystwith. WANTED, AT the Gogerddan Arms and Lion Royal Hotel, A First-class Commercial WAITRESS. References indispensable. ABERYSTWYTH. MISS JONES BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Aberystwyth and its vicinity that she intends opening a select I SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADiES, under the patronage of several of the most influential residents in the town. Prospectuses may be obtained at the office of thi;3 paper. Christmas Term will commence on Monday, Janu- ary 18th. 18154. 20, North Parade. ~UMPS!~LftWPS! LAMPST rXUIE PETROLEUM LAMPS surpasses all A others in Simplicity and Cleanliness, in Bril- liancy and Economy. Best Foreign Colza, Petroleum, Belmonline, and Photogen Oils, can be obtained in 1, 2, or 3 Gallon Jars, from BENJAMIN HUGHES. Ironmonger, Opposite the Town Clock, Aberystwith.. Agent for Kawlincr's Boot and shoe Cleaning Machine, T 11 T n, Auctioneer & House Agent, WINE AND SPIRIT DEALER, ALE & PORTER MERCHANT, Wholesale and Retail, No. 24, GREAT DARK-GATE STREET, ABERYSTWITH. CARDIGANSHIRE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, ACttr to the important and rapidly improving Watering Place, Aberystwith. Gv T. SMITH HAS been instructed by the Trustees of the late Mrs. MARY JOKES -to offer for SALE by AUCTION, On WEDNESDAY, JANUARY ^Ith, 1864, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, (Subject to Con- ditions,) at the GOGERDDAN ARMS HOTEL, Aberystwith, the following very valuable and highlv desirable FREEHOLD FABttS, divided into t hree Lots. LOT 1,—AH that Farm, Lands, and Premises, situate in the Parish of Llanddeiniol, and known as MAENELlN-IS i', containing by Admeasure- ment 89 Acres, or thereabouts. LOT 2.—All that Farm, Lands, and Premises, situate in the said Parish of Llanddeiniol, adjoining Lot 1, and known as BRYNGWYN, containing by admeasurem'ent 33 Acres, or thereabouts. LOT 3.—All that Farm, Lands, and Premises, situate in the Parishes of Llangwyryfon and Llan- rljystid, called COFADAIL, containing by Admea- surement 27 Acres, or thereabouts. The above Farms are in an excellent state of Cultivation, lie within riria: fences, possess capital Dwelling houses anrt Build- ing's in good repair, bevI present a most desirable opportunity either for occupation or the investment of capital, in a district the capabilities and resources of which are about being developed by the introduction of Kaihvay (..vmimunication. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE ill be offered for the same time and pi-if!(-, the following vnIndole Mtd desirable LEASEHOLD PREMISES, viz, — All that capital MESSUAGE or DWELLING- HOUSE, No. 26, North Parade, Aberystwith, lately occupied by the late Mr. John Jones, formerly of I Bryng;)rw,and the excellent DWELLING-HOUSE, "situate at the baek, and facing IVIoor-street, on the I same piece of ground. The above is held under a lease from the Corpor- atioll of Aberystwith, of which 44 years are unex- .1 pired, at an annual ground rent ofjE3 Is.; and, trom the importance of it,. situation, nrpsents a most eligible opportunity for investment, being very nefir .the proposed Railway Station, and in one of the most fashionable as well as prominent, positions in the town. For further particulars apply to Mr. W. H. Thomas, Solicitor, or the Auctioneer, both of Aber- ystwith. THE Excellent TEAS of the CHINA TEA COM- PAA'Y, D^ist-lx (Established, 1834,) made up in sealed packages, can be had of their authorized Agents throughout the United Kingdom. Agent for Aberystwith—I). JENKII\ S, 8, Pier Stm rpoOTUACH R. — If yon suffer from Toothache, try JL EYNON'S TOOTHACHE DROPS, prepared by W. EynoN, Chemist, Red House, Aheystwith. ENGLISH & FOREIGN BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, COXD¡:CTED TiY IMIISS SAX 0 J:T. No. 26, Pier Street Aberystwith. Lessons given in French, German, Drawing, and Painting, also in Music and Dancing, either as private Lessons or in Classes. The School will re-open, (D. V.,) January 18 til, 18(S4- Port of Aberystwith. FOR SALE, the beautiful and fast sailing clipper lirigantine "MARY ANNE," built in 1857, classed A1 for 10 years. Burthen per register 122 tons, and carries 195 tons, with all her Appui- tenance, all in thorough lIoorl order. fc,™ Apply to Capt. David Jones. 39, Bridge Street, or Mr. J. Willi runs, 58, Bridge street. À CARDIGANSHIRE miNG OFFICES. MESSRS. WILLIAMS, BRAY, & Co. beg to inform their mining friends and the public ge- nerally, that, in consequence of the numerous appli- nerally, that, in consequence of the numerous appli- cations and requests they have received, they now undertake the Inspecting and Reporting on Mines. The several members of the firm having had njany years' experience in mining in all its branches is the best truarant.ee of tbeir ability in such matters and they trust that, by carefully examining the mines they visit, and faithfully reporting thereon, and by constantly watching the progress of both old and new undertakings, they will be able to supply a want that has been greatly felt in the district, and give every information and advice that may be required, ggf Offices, 44, Marine Terrace, Ab'ryat.with. MR. MURPHY, Surgeon Dentist, will be absent, from Aberystwith'until the third week in January. CLASSICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL; JASPER HOUSE. CONDUCTED by Mr. EDWARD JONES. M.R.C.P., (and of the University of London,) will RE- OPEN on MONDAY, the llth instant. TERMS :— For Day Pupils, per quarter 1 guinea. For Parlour Boarders, per annum 30 ditto. North i.y South Hales Bank. PJfTIETH BKVI&ESTO. NOTICE IS hereby GIVEN, that a DI- -L'N VIDEND at the rate otTEN perCent. per Annum, on the Capita! Stock of the Company, for the Half-year ended 81st. ultimo, will be paid to the Proprietors, free oi income Tax, ou and after the, llth instant., at the Head Office, and the respective Branches. The. Transfer Books will be closed from this date to the llth instant inclusive. By order of the Board, GEORGE HAE, Liverpool, GENERAL MANAGER. January 5th, "1864, iLCwISNTS WANTED By a London manufacturer for the sale of an Article in universal consumption by all users til Steam or other power. Respectable men attend- ing the Markets, or calling on Manufacturers, Agriculturists, Mi:rers; Sue., may make a good living ol this. Address A. IL, care of William Wilson find Co., 103, Cheapside, London. ¡ TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, ON Monday, January 11th, in the Lion Yard, a BAY PONY, 14 hands and a half high. Sound and steady in double or single harness. A GENTS wanted sor a well known MANURE ..L"-i which commands a ready sale, is highly re- commended by Customers for several years, and sold carriage free. Liberal terms given. Address, B.C., 10,<IM1 Mall, East, London. Miiwimi^wiiin i-—1■■ HWMMWjAn—nacww 200 Gold and Silver Watchcs to seleet from, D/Lt No. 7, PIER STREET, j, Aberystwith. — J. TRUSCOTT, •) #.rL £ < M -J\W jflftoellrr. Saber* .10 ^?| 6,ni,t' W OPTICIAN, ETC. Established, 1848. Oentlemfin's Patent Lever Watches, in s. d. £ s. d, strong OoM Ca-es, from 10 10 0 to 25 0 0 Ladies'ditto, ditto, fro", 10 10 0 to 20 0 0 l';i'ent LevM-Watches,in Silver C;i>Sl')"ora 4 4 0 to 10 10 0 Flat Horizontal Watches, iiittov from. 2 2 0 to 3 10 u Warranted to perform correotli', & a Twelvemonth's trial given. The most complicated Watches repaired and ad- justed. Watch Glasses of every size and description fitted immediately. fí:W Gold Chains, Wedding Rhias, and Plate sold according to weight.

LOOAL NEWS. Ahekystwith TEr, ns. --The volunteers will, weather permitting, assemble at the clock tower on Tuesday next at J past 3 in the afternoon, for a short drill and a march out. The fourth anniversary of the formation of the corps will he on the 31st instant. We understand the members will celebrate the occasion by dining together at the Belle-vue Royal Hotel. Lead OnE Salts—Mr. Baleombe received the following biddings for sixty tons of silver-lead ore from Bronfloyd, sampled December 19th. 1863- Messrs. Sims, Willyams, Neville, and Co., £ 14 15s. Adam Eyton, Esq., 4-14 8s. The Mining Company of Ireland, £ 14 3s. ôd,; Messrs. Newton, Keates, and Co. £ 14 2s. 6d. The Panther Lead Company, £ 14 Is. 6d. TheBrymboCompany,.et3 18s. 6d.; Messrs. J. and J. Wiiliarns, 213 10s. 6d.

COMMISSIONERS' MEETING. A general monthly meeting of the commissioners was held at the town-hall, on Tuesday last, T. O. Morgan, Esq., mayor, in the chair: present- Messrs. Charles Hackney, John Jones Atwood, Thomas Jones, merchant, John Davies, Pier-street and Jphn Roberts. A number of bills due from the commissioners were examined and ordered to he naid. Mr. William Rice was authorized to sell the stones at the quarry for the best price he could get, and also to charge Mr. David Davies the same price for the quantity of stones taken by him. Ordered that the question as to whether the com- missioners or the gas company should pay for the interior fittings of the public lamps be decided at the next adjourned meeting. The meeting was afterwards adjourned for a fort- night.

CAHBlGANSIilRE EPIPHANY QUARTER SESSIONS. THE General Quarter Sessions of the Peace was held at the County Sessions House Aberayron, on Tues- day last, before G. W. Parry, Esq., (chairman); Sir T. D. Lloyd, Bronwydd; John Boultbee, Esq., Noyadd A. T. Davies, Esq.; Gwinnett Tyler, Esq. ;• Rev. Rhys Jones Lloyd; W. W. Webly Parry, Esq. C. R. Longcroft, Esq. William Jones, Esq., Llwynygroes T. J. Hughes, Esq. M. L, V. Davies, Esq. and Capt. Pryse. Stealing a Sweeping Brush,Tnne Donovan was indicted for stealing a sweeping brnsh, of the value of is. 6d., the property of Mr. David Thomas, Great Dark-gate street, Aberystwith. on the I Jth ultimo. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Verdict—guilty. Sen- tence, 12 calendar months imprisonment, with hard bbour. Stealing a linen Shirt and three vair of Stockings.— Samuel Evans was indicted for stealing a linen shirt sind three pair of stockings, the property of one Richard Morgan, of the parish of LlaniihVigel- geneu'rglyn, on the 27th uf N-ivember last. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Verdict—guilty. Sentence, 3 calendar months imprisonment, with hard labour. Counsel for the prosecution, Mr. J. M. Davies, in- I -) re structed by Mr. W H Thomas. Stealing a pair of Clogs.—T)fixid Davies, a labour- er, was indicted for stealing a pair of clogs, of the value of 2s. Wd., the property of one Margaret Owens, Berth, in the parish of Aherporth, on the 0th of October last. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Ver- dict—guilty. Sentence, 7 years penal servitude. Stealing a pair of Kid Boots, and a Worsted Guard.—Charles Moret.on, a labourer, was indicted for stealing a pair of kid boots and a worsted guard, of the value of 12s the property of one Jane Edwards, of Aberystwith, on the 3rd of September last. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Verdict—guilty, Sentence, 2 years imprisonment, with hard labour. COUNTY BUSINESS. The following Orders were made—That it be pro- posed to Mr. Harford that he be paid C'2 a-year for the rent of the hall, and the county provide hall- keoper at Lampeter, at a salary'of £ 2 per annum. That an additional turnkey be appointed to the county gaol, at a salary of lis. Gel. per week, and that the salary of the present turnkey be increased to £ 36 per annum. That a sum not. exceeding £ 150 be granted for draining the county gaol, in accordance with the plans prepared by Mr. Sfclumper. and that the work be carried out uuder the directions of the visiting justices. That the sum of £ S 6s 6d., due to Evan Morris, for his services as turnkey at the county gaol during the past quarter be paid by the treasurer. That the attention of the Welsh Coast Railway Company be called to the injured state of Rhydhir bridge consequent upon the formation of their line, and that the clerk of the peace do communicate with the company, in order to the protection of the public property, That a county rate of Id., and a police rate of id. in the pound be ordered. That the bridge surveyor be empowered to lay out a sum not exceeding £ 30 for repairing Pentredn bridge, the same being in want of immediate repair, and the repairs to be carried out under the super- vision of the magistrates residing within the petty sessional division. That application be made to the Public Works Loan Commissioners for the further sum of ,1.:3,000 for the purposes of the Joint, Lunatic Assylum. That the Court be adjourned to the County Sps- sions House at Aberayron, to Friday, the 2-Jnd of January instant, at 11 30 a. m.

THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD FOR 1865, AND COMPETITIVE MEETING. IN accordance with the. programme which had for some time previously been issued by the Com'.nit, tee of the Aberystwith Welsh* Literary Society, a pub- lic meeting was held on the morning of New Year's Day to consider the desirability of making the utmost efforts to secure the Eisteddfod of 1865 at Aberyst- with, to form a local committee, and arrange the necessary details. There was a good attendance of the leading tradesmen of the town present; and a large bundle of congratulatory letters from the local gentry, who were unavoidably debarred from being present, testified as to the increasing local interest taken in the national movement by the influential classes. Thomas Owen Morgan. Esq., Mayor, pre- sided, and, after a pithy speech,called upon Mr. John Griffith, (the talented Loirdon correspondent of the Baner Cyrnru,) to address the mcetiu" Mr, Griilith then, in a very lucid manner, ^ave the history of Welsh National* Ebteddfodau, espe- cially since the Eisteddiodau formerly, thronuh the influence of Lady Llanover (then Lady Hail.) held at Abergavenuy. He also explained how it was that a was formed to arrange the general affairs of tne Eisteddfod, their object being to give it a basis, and to form as it were a connecting link between the Eisteddfodau, so that the proceeds "f the one should be devoted to form the nucleus of 1L fu-d for the succeeding one. By these means it is considered that in course of time the council would be possessed of an available fnnd, provided it were- considered de- sirable to augment a worthy prize. or otherwise to assist in fostering and encouraging natjve talent. Mr. Griffith concluded his very able speech by ex- pressing a hope, which was loudly applauded, that the Eisteddfod ol A bery stwnh • won Id be a model one. I Thu Rev. Aienry i ai ry, laiyboiit, (liowel Glan Cefni,) t,l)en spoke on the subject of the Eisteddfod, expressing his opinion that it would be a grand sue- cess but, unfortunately, as the event proved, com- f promising his reputation for bardic knowledge by asserting that if the Eisteddfod were proclaimed that a"5'r t ^°ie Pr°ceedings would be a great sham. Mr. John Matthews then addressed the meeting, and, atter a few eulogistic remarks on Eisteddfodau ni general, said, that, in his opinion, the memorialists should have been first consulted as to the mode of proceeding, and then a local committee formed to act in confirinity with the instructions of the council of the Eisteddfod. Mr. Benjamin Hughes said that not only were circulars sent to as many as could be recollected had signed the memorial, but also to scores of others, thus showing that it was intended to place matters on as broad a basis as possible. Llew Llwyvo then rose to refute Cefni as to its being improper to proclaim the Eisteddfod that day and a,tor some happy allusions to Cefni's assertions that it was a sham, produced the printed volume of ioio MSS, and conclusively showed that in fact Cefni had, in the zealot an argument, been totally and most egregiously in the wrong. Mr. Matthews then produced a letter written by I the secretary of the Eisteddfod to Sir J. D. Hughes, the secretary of the Harmonic Society and Christ- mas-day Literary Meeting, stating that he should oppose the proclamation by New Year's-dav com- mittee on that day, but that he would come some day arm do it himself instead; but this proved of no avail, for Mr. Griffiths, Gohebydd, produced a letter of still later date from the council secretary, in ^Oiich the first opinion of his was withdrawn. ^After a few more passages were read, a local com- mittee (with power to add to their number) was formed, Mr. John Jones, (loan Ifon,) and Mr. Robert Jones, (Adda Fras.) being selected fts local J secretaries, and Mr. John Davies, Harbour Master, as treasurer, and T. O. Morgan, Esq., mayor, being chairman. It was then proposed, and seconded, that- a pro- cession be formed, and the Eisteddfod proclaimed, which, after passing a vote of thanks to the mayor, was immediately done. A good little band, (got tip through the praise- worthy efforts of Sergeant-Major Keily, of the Car- digan Militia,) then paraded the streets, and, fol- lowed by a large procession,' entered the Castle, where the Druidic circle had been already arranged. Llew Llwyvo then entered the circle, and proclaimed tne Eisteddfod, his clear ringing enunciation being audible^to a wondrous distance. After a few Welsh airs had been performed by the band, the interesting ceremony was complete. ° the competitive meeting Commenced at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, J. M. Davies, Esq., Antaron, Barrister-at-law, in the chair. Mr. John Williams sang with much effect "God bless the Prince of Wales." After which bardic addresses were delivered by Dewi Cyncinioo- Messrs. James Jones, and Isaac Davies. Next on the stage appeared five boys to compete in the recitation of" Y Bugail-fachgen a'r Blaidd." Prize divided between David Jones, Cwmerfin, and 1 homas Owens. Three choirs competed in the singing of" Telynau mwyn Cymru." Not one was deemed worthy of the prize, the judges remarking that they all sang for the worst and not for the best. Five little girls, under 15 years .of age, next com- peted in the recitation of" Fy Main." Prize awarded to Anne Davies, of the Old Black Lion Inn. Four competitors came forward to sing a solo part placed before them at the time. Prize awarded to John Davies, Talybont. Competition in impromptu reading next followed, when the prize was awarded to David Jones, Cwm- erfin. Three competitors appeared on the stage to com- pete for the subject on the "Benefit that would accrue to Aberystwith by liaving a National Eis- teddtod," Not, one was deemed worthy of the prize, f Llew Llwyvo and his children then sang the Spelling Lesson," which caused immense applaase, and were vociferously encored. Two choirs next competed in singing a tune at sight, and the discord produced by them caustd great merriment among the audience. A choir of children, under the leadership of Mr. Thomas Morgan, sang"Merch y Meddwyu," and obtained the prize. An impromptu address on "New Year's-day" was next competed for by three. Prize awarded to John Parry. Competition in singing" Y Fenyw Fach a'r Bibl Mawr" then took place between four little girls under 15 years of age. Prize divided between Margaret Morgan and Elizabeth Evans. After a vote of thanks had been given to the chairman, Llew Llwyvo sang the solo of" Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," and was joined in the chorus by the audience. The meeting afterwards broke up. THE concert Commenced at a quarter past six in the evening, under the presidency of Thornas-Owen Morgan, Esq., Mayor, Llew Llwyvo acting as conductor, and Mr. Robert Young, Organist of St.. Michael's, being the accompnnyist. The chorus, "Boat Song," by Briu- ley Richards, was first sung by the choir in a man- ner that was rapturously and deservedly applauded. fJJevv Llwyvo then sang-" The White Squall," and u '1 ight Little Island," which drew thunders of ap- plause. Next on the programme was a solo on the pianoforte, by Master R. S. Hughes, namely," Home. Sweet Home!" with variations. His youthful ap- pearance, coupled with the correctness of his exe- cution and management of the instrument, elicited well-merited applause. Mr. Edward Edward4 after- wards sang "Y Gadlys," (The Camp,) in a highly creditable manner. Llew Llwyvo and Miss Llwyvo Lewis sang the "Singing Lesson," which was rap- turously encored, and complied*vith. "The Lonelv Harp" was next sung by Miss Morgaa, her voice and 1 self-command being very much admitvd. •' Oh, Tell me gentle Stranger" was sting by Miss Anne Jones and Clan Adal, and were encored with enthusiasm. Miss Betsey Williams then sang "Clychau Aberdyfi," (The Bells of Aberdovey,) in a manner that could scarcely be. surpassed. "TIlP Butterfly" was next rendered by the Messrs. E. Edwards, J, Morgans, W. Samuel,and Miss M. Edwards, and wasdeservedly applauded. Thus ended the first part. The adjudications on the' Essays, Stanzas, Pen- manship, Pencil Drawing, and Congregational Tune were next read, when the prizes were awarded as follows — Essays—" History of Aberystwith and Neighbourhood," Mr. John Williams-, "Causes of Earthquakes," Mr. John Davies, Schoolmaster, Llan- badarn. Stanzas—" Welsh Coast Railway," Mr. John Lewis, Llanrhystid "Falls of the Mynach, Mr, O- M. Davies, (Owain A fan"). Penmanship- Master Edmund Harris Thomas. Pencil Drawing— Master George Hunt Thomas. Congregational Tune —Mr. Evan James, New Cross. —Mr. Evan James, New Cross. The above having been disposed of, the concert re-commenced with singing the chorus, Sweet Day so Cool," by Brinley Rieliards. with very fine effect. Morfa Rhuddlan," (The Plain of Rhyddlan,) was next sung by Llew Llwyvo in his usual, first- j class style. One of the most exciting pieces of novelty in the entertainment was the singing of "Codiad yr Hedydd," (Rising of the Lark,) by Miss Llwyvo Lewis, accompanied on the pianoforte by Master R. S. Hughes, who were rapturously applauded, and narrowly escaped an encore. Glan Adal then sang "The Village Blacksmith," with his accustomed effect, and Miss Betsey Williams, and Miss Mary Edwards sang "We are Fairies of the Sea," in a style which dt served the applause of every one pre- 'dw sent. Mr. Edward Edwards afterwards sang the solo How vain is Man who boasts in Fight," in a masterly manner, and the glee, "Life's a Bumper," was very beautifully'sung by Llew Llwyvo, Glan Adal, and Mr. William Samuel. Glan Adal then gan"- "Yr Hen Lane," (The old Bachelor, "i and was rapturously encored. Man the Lifeboat" was afterwards sung by Llew Llwyvo, in his usual first-rate style, and the ehoi us, Lhyfelgyrch Gwyr Harlech," (March of the Me-n of Harlech.) terminated the concert. At the conclusion votes of thanks were duly given I Jo the cnairman for presiding, the ladies for decorat- ing the hail, Serjeant-Major Keily for tlje use of the Ivand. and the proprietors for lending tJW hall on the occasion. After which the National Anthem was Sung, and the proceedings terminated, the audience leaving much pleased wit.h the day's entertainment Both meetings were held at the Temperance Hall, which was neatly decorated by certain young ladies and the building, though not quite finished, was all that could be expected, and promises to be a valuable acquisition to the toVvii. We are happy to inform our readers that the fol- lowing is a selection of the subjects which will be offered for competition at the Eisteddfod to be held in this town in ) SG5 :—"For the best. Essay on the OHsrin of -the English Nation, more especially with reference to the question how far the}' are descended from the Ancient Britons." Prize 100 guineas. (To be in the hand of the secretary on the 1st of March, 1865.) The Chair Prize,—Ode, "St. Paul." j The Poem, "David."

HISTORICAL NOTES. PTNAS POWIS, ETC ( Continued from our last.) On the summit of the bill, to the north of St. Andrew's Church, commanding a most beautiful view of the surrounding country, there are some remains of an ancient mansion, called "the Bovii,'f The former name is supposed to have been the Beau Villa, or Beau Vale; the modern building, which is now a farmhouse, stands lower dofrn, at the foot of the hill. A family of the name or Hovveiis resided here, but they are become extinct, and there is an old monument in the north side of St. Andrew's Church raised to their memory. There was formerly a private chapel belonging to this family parallel with the chancel, in which they were buried, hut that part of the church has been takcn down many years ago. There is an old tombstone still to be seen outside the Church of St. Andrew's, beating the following inscription Here lieth the body of John Gibbon James, buried the I-1th day of August, 1601, and Margaret Matthew, his wife, buried the 8th of Ja- nuary, 1631. He asred 99. She aged 124." Cer- tainly a very extraordinary age, for few persons live- tobeaoenturyoidinourdays. A mason, of the name of James Jenkins, was buried near this spot, las) year, aged 94. He possessed all his faculties tù withill a day of his death. There is an old seat cut out of the rock on the top of a hill near the church, called in Welsh "Cadairyr Essrob," the Bishop's Seat. The Rev. Dr. Hall, grandfather to the Right Hon. Lord Llanover, was rector of this parish for many years. There were several mansions in this parish. Colebrook was the restdence of the Herbert family, but the family is extinct., and the mansion has given way to a farmhouse. There was a gentle- man s residence at a place called Abercloes, but a solitary cottage marks the spot at present, Some eighty years ago it was in possession of a Rev. Gabriel Powell, a clergyman. On the south of Dinas Powis the parish of Sully is sftuated. When t itz-Hamon parted the country be gave the Lord- ship of Sully to Sir Reginald De Sully, who built the estate. There are some remains to be seen at present. Between Dinas Powis and Sully there is very large and extensive moors which were covered atonefifnehythe.-ea. The late Mr. Thomas, of SlIlIy, father of Henry Thomas, Esq., Chairman of the Glamorganshire Quarter Sessions, at a consider- able expense constructed a sea bank, which kept the sea out. For many years after this, owing to the damp arising from the moors, the inhabitants suffered from the ague. A snort, distance trom Dinas Powis. is the parish of Michaelstone-le-Pit. This parish is surrounded by hills, in the form of an amphitheatre. On a hill in this parish tbeie are some remains of an ancient British camp. There is an old tradition prevalent in this locality that on this spot Cromwell planted his cannons to destroy Dinas Powis Castle. It is evident that the castle was destroyed some centuries before Cromwell was born. It is very probable that it was destroyed by one of the Welsh chieftains whilst smarting under the galling yoke of the Normans. The Rev. John Morgan is the present respected rector of St. Andrew's, late incumbent of Llany- chaiarn and Llangwyryfon, a most kind-hearted, liberfil, and exemplary clergyman, who is always ready to succour the poor and needy. JOHN ROWLANDS, (Giraldus.) Dinas Powis, Glamorgan.

THE OLD YEAR. THE Old Year dies, its tftJe is told, It soon-will be a thing gone by- Gone as a laugh, a. tear, a sigh, Gone as years went by of old. The Old Year dies, toll, toll its knell, loll for its hours lost and gone, loll for the souls to anguish born, Toll for.its evils dark and fell. Toll for the tears that have been shed, Toll for the friends it bore away, Toll for the hopes now cold and grey, Toll for the virtue stiff and dead. The Old Year dies, and on its leaf, The wide-world's deeds are all inscribed- Its prayers and alms, its joy and pride, Its happiness and grief. the New Year comes, all bright and pure- Bright, with its victories yet ungaiued, Pure, with its pages yet unstained, Free from the ifi man will endure Ring fOI,'t.heNew ,Year pure and free, Ring for the hopes that will deceive, Ring for the joys that bring you grief, Ring for dark futurity. Noubadih.

THOUGHTS ON THE DAWN OF A NEW YEAR. Oxe thousand eight hundred and sixty-three is now for ever past, One thousand eight hundred and sixty-four will fly away as fast; But whether life's uncertain scene will hold an equal pace, Or whether death will step between, and end my mortal race Or whether sickness, pain, or health my future lot will be Or whether poverty or wealth, is all unknown to me. 11 One thing I know, that needful 'tis to watch with careful eye, Smce every season spent amiss is registered on htaju Earth rolls her rapid seasons round to meet hegfflnl fire; But virtue is with glory crowned, though suns and stars expire. Ah! what an awful thought! ah! what a useful lesson this! Oh let me well improve my time, then let me die in peace. Iiheidol Cottage.

Holloway's PILLS, purify the Blood.—When the cause of disease is seated in the blood, nerves, sto- mach, liver or bowels, no treatment will be found so effective, no medicine so valuable, as these purifying, alterative and aperient Pills. Innocent in their nature, ihey never can do harm to the weakest con- stitution. Cleansing and invigorating ra their effects, they produce an immediate amelioration of-many. of the most painful and most dangerous symptoms which can afflict the human frame. Holloway's Pills are reliable remedies. In multitudes of cases where the usual round of prescriptions bad been vainly tried, and death itself seemed imminent, Holloway's Pills have acted marvellously in arresting the disease and gradually restoring health.

_0 Deaths. On Sunday, the 27th ult, at 35, Bernard-street, Bloomsbury, London, after a short, but very severe iilness, the Rev. Evan Beiaon Evans, of Llaethiiw, near Aberayron, vicar of LJancwnlle, Cardiganshire leaving a young and amiable widow, as well as a large circle of relations and friends to deplore his loss. On the 2Mb ultimo, at Pentreobry, Ty'nllidiart, aged 79 years, Mrs. Elizabeth Daniel, deeply re- gretted. On the 8th insta'nX, aged 55 years, Mr. Joel Evans, Draper, of this town, much respected.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE VALE OF ATROK FOXUOTJSDS MEl&r* (Capt. Tuesday, January 12th Tymawr Friday, January 15th AIltyrodin At 10 30 o'clock.