The Aberystwith Observer

BOARD OF GUARDIANS, ABERYSTWYTH. Monday, 18th April, 1870. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN. The first meeting of the recently appointed board for the current year was held on Monday last, when there was a fair attendance of country guardians, a much larger number of ex-officio guardians but, what occurs very rarely indeed, only one town guar- dian was present, and that marked exception was Mr Philip Williams. The ex-officio guardians present were Col. Pryse, Messrs li. C. Fryer, J. G. Bunsall, and Lewis P. Pugh. Mr Jones, the vice-chairman, was also present. Mr Bonsall proposed, as this was the meeting at which they would have to elect a chairman, as suc- cessor to Mr Parry, their late chairman, who had recently resigned the office, that Col. Pryse occupy the chair temporarily, which was agreed to. Col. Pryse, in opening the business of the day, said that it was only necessary for him to detain them a moment on this occasion. He could not but express his regret, in common with the guardians aud others, in regard to the loss they had sustained from the retirement of Mr Parry, their late chairman. (Hear, hear.) They had, as a board, already ex- pressed their opinions on the manner in which he bad for so many years acquitted himself of the res- ponsible office. His general conduct in that capacity, and the experience that he had brought to bear on questions affecting the board, had been already ac- knowledged, and it was not for him to dilate further on this occasion on his merits. The next thing that they had to do was to appoint a successor to their late chairman, who would efficiently occupy the place that he had vacated. He would propose a gentleman -well-known to them all. He alluded to Mr Lewis Pugh Pugh. He was a man well qualified by his pusition in the county and education for the office. He (Col. Pryse) would not detain the meeting longer, by stating what he, personally, thought of Mr Pugh, but this he could concientiously venture to assert, that the candidate whom he had proposed to them was one who would faithfully and impartially do his duty between man and man, so as to conduce towards the general welfare of the union. Mr Bonsall had much pleasure in seconding the proposition of his friend, Col. Pryse, and as be had truly stated, they all knew Mr Pugh well and they must all admit that he was eminently qualified for the position of chairman to the board of guardians, to which he had been proposed. His professional training at the bar had given him paramount advan- tages over other candidates who might possibly be nominated. They all knew, in the course of their experience as guardians and otherwise, that very difficult cases frequently arose in regard to the re- movability of paupers, and in other intricate matters, in regard to which Mr Pugh would be enabled to give them valuable assistance. In reference again to another question of great importance to them, he alluded to the union assessment, Mr Pugh would be enabled to assist them materially on this point, which required rapid settlement without further delay. The clearness and vigour of his intellect, and the independence of his character, would eminently qualify him to promote the interests of the rate- payers, without forgetting the unfortunate paupers. On these grounds, he felt much pleasure in seconding his nomination to the office of chairman of this board. Mr D. J. Davies, of Llanrhystid Haminiog, with every respect to the- opinions of the gentlemen who had proposed and seconded Mr Pugh as chairman, thought that another gentleman present had prior claim. He alluded to their old able and indefatiga- ble vice-chairman, Mr. Jones, and he begged to pro- pose him as chairman for the ensuing year. [The speaker did so in the Welsh language.] Mr Lewis Jones briefly seconded the nomination in Welsh. The Chairman intimated that perhaps Mr Jones would favour them by expressing his own ideas on the subject. They would like to know whether it was the general wish of the guardians that Mr Jones, their vice-chairman, should be nominated, and was he desirous of being elected. Mr Jones replied that he had, certainly, been given to understand that it was the wish of the guardians that he should be nominated, and they took this view of the matter. Last year, being vice-chairman, he (Mr Jones) had, owing to the unfortunate indispo- sition of Mr Parry, their chairman, been frequently called to preside over this board. If, after having endeavoured during the past year, as vice-chairman, to discharge the duties required of him to the benefit of the union at large, he should now not be elected as chairman for the ensuing year, he could not other- wise but regard his rejection as a vote of censure on the mode in which he had conducted their business last year. It must not be forgotten that he bad also been a guardian during the last 18 years; and under such circumstances they could not be much surprised if he naturally felt some degree of reluctance in having anything like a vote of censure now cast on his pnblic conduct as a guardian and vice-chairman. Next year, he would only state that he would be very happy to propose Mr Pugh as chairman, if he were willing to accept office. Mr Bonsall had refer- red to the importance of securing the services of a gentleman conversant with the law to attend on the as- sessment committee, and he would only be too happy to propose Mr Pugh as chairman of that committee, where they would be glad to secure his services. Col. Pryse. after a brief conference with the ex- officio guardians, stated that he did not take the same view of the matter at all as Mr Jones happened to do. He (the Col ) and other gentlemen were not desirous of offering any factious opposition to the board when they proposed that Mr Pugh should be elected chairman. In proof of this, he had only to inform them that Mr Pugh was willing to withdraw his nomination with the consent of those who pro- posed and seconded it; and further, it would afford him great pleasure himself to propose Mr Jones as chairman for the ensuing year. With reference to the assessment committee, he really considered it a scandalous thing that it had not been conducted in a better manner; and it was to be hoped that they would this year get on much quicker with the im- portant duties devolving on that body than they had hitherto done. Mr L P. Pugh -said that he also should like to say a few words on the question which they had been discussing. He must state that no one present could feel more pleased than himself at the turn which matters had now taken. It was with considerable reluctance that he had consented to allow himself to be placed in nomination. When pressed to do so, wishing to show his readiness to take part in pro- moting the interests of the county, he consented, but not without some diffidence. He hoped that Mr Jones would conduct the business of this board as he had invariably done during former years, when he also evinced a desire to improve the condition of ex- isting things so far as he was able. The rates cer- tainly pressed very heavily on all of them. but with proper administration and the exercise of judicious economy, the difficulties which they had to encounter might yet be smoothed. He had great pleasure in seconding the nomination of Mr Jones, of Brynowen, to the office of chairman for the ensuing year. Mr D. J. Davies, with respect to the assessment committee, thought that many of the difficulties re- ferred to arose from the non-attendance of the ex officio members. With the exception of Mr Bonsall, who had attended once or twice during the year, the others never attended. Mr Jones, on resuming the chair, begged to thank the guardians for the honour they had conferred on him, and the continued confidence they had reposed in him in electing him chairman. He felt sorry that he should have been placed, as it were, in opposition to Mr Pugh on this occasion but he could not otherwise than help thinking that it was the wish of the large majority of the guardians that he should be elected as their chairman, and, if such proved not to have been the case, he certainly could not help thinking that his rejection as their chairman would be equivalent to a vote of censure on him. As far as Mr Pugh was concerned, he was certainly one of the very few country gentlemen that they should like to see amongst them oftener. There was not one of the ex-officio guardians that they should like to see there better than Mr Pugh, as they believed him to be one of the first and best of all. If Mr Pugh would be satisfied without being elected to the office of chairman this year, he (the chairman elect) would be happy to propose him chairman next year. The election to the office this year, after having served as vice-chairman during the past year, would satisty his self-respect. He did not think they could do better than follow the recommendation recently given them by their late chairman in his last letter, when he advised them to endeavour to work unani- mously and harmoniously together. If they happily succeeded in doing so, all the difficulties that might at first present themselves in their path would rapidly disappear. He would endeavour, so far as his office was concerned, to serve what he considered to be the best interests of the country to, the very best of his judgment, and at the same time do what he considered right for the ratepayer and the pauper. Mr Joel Morgan proposed that Mr Phillip Wil- liams be appointed vice-chairman. Mr H. C. Fryer had great pleasure in seconding the motion. Mr Williams had taken as great interest in parochial matters as any member of the board, where they usually received more kicks than half- pence. The people who devoted themselves to this office deserved the best thanks of everyone. The assessment committee were then appointed as follows :— Ex-officio Guardians.—Messrs. J. G. W. Bonsall. ,G. W. Parry, H. C. Fryer, Lewis P. Pugh, W. Jones, and P. Williams. Ordinary Guardians.—Messrs. Joel Morgan, D. J. Davies, John Rowlands, (Carrog,) J. R. Rich- ards. William Jones, (Penpontbren,) and Ebenezer Hughes, (Brenan.) «„The first meeting was fixed to take place on Mon- day next. The usual business was then proceeded with.

COUNTY COURT, ABERYSTWYTH. Tuesday and Wednesday, 19th and 20th April, 1870. Before A. J Johns, Esq., judge. Several defended cases of interest were read, some of them occupying spveral hours. DISPUTE BETWEEN LANDLORD AND TENANT. In this case the plaintiff is Mr Bubb, of this town, and the defendant is Thomas Allman, formerly a railway porter in this town, but since November last stationed at Machynlleth. The action was brought to recover 31. 10s., the balance claimed for a quar- ter's rent. Mr Crealock appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr H. Hughes for the defendant. From the opening address of the plaintiff's solici- tor, it appeared that the defendant rented one of Mr Bubb's houses in Railway Terrace at a rental of 3/. 10s. 6d. per quarter. The landlord, with the in- tention of obliging Allman, having consented to let the house quarterly instead of half-yearly owing to the porter anticipating a removal. When he wished to leave the house in November, when about half the quarter only had expired, the landlord, on being ap- plied to, consented to accept another tenant if he could obtain one. He, however, failed in doing so, and consequently he claimed the full quarter's rent. Allman had paid half a quarter's rent up to the day he left. The question at issue between the parties appeared to be whether or not the plaintiff, through his niece, Miss Evans, had accepted the key of the house as a final relinquishment of any further claim for rent. This appeared to be the gist of the whole dispute between them. Several witnesses were ex- amined to prove that Miss Evans, the plaintiff's niece, asked, as her uncle's agent, for possession of the house, and ordered the key to be left at a neigh- bour's house for her. Sergeant Williams, of the militia staff, was called to prove that he saw Miss Evans at Allman's house. Mrs Allman had some conversation with her about leaving, but the conversation did not appear very material to the case. Mrs Howard deposed to having been asked to clean the house the day after Allman left it. She went to Mrs Clapperton for the key of the door. She told her that Miss Evans had the key. Went for the key, and cleaned the house. Miss Evans told her to leave the key at Mrs Clapperton's. Mr Bubb deposed that he was the landlord of the house lately occupied by the defendant. It was usual in Aberystwyth to let houses for the half-year, but as Allman said he might b- removed from the town, he let the house by the quarter. He did not tell the defendant that he would forego the whole quarter's rent from the 10th November. After All- man left, the key was delivered at his house, and he had the chimney swept, and had a bill placed in the window to announce that the house was to let. Promised to endeavour to let the house, and, if he succeeded in doing so, the defendant would not be charged the quarter's rent. He was unable to let the house, and he consequently claimed the quarter's rent from the defendant. Miss Evans, niece of Mr Bubb, stated that she was in the habit of collecting the rents for her uncle. Wrote a letter to the defendant about paying the rent. He afterwards called to see her, and asked if he should be let off by paying half the quarter's rent. Told him that he must speak to her uncle about it. Could not say how the key of the house was delivered. A paper with the words house to let was put in the window about the 12th of November. The letter which she wrote to the defendant was produced, but it had no date. Never agreed to forego half the quarter. Edward Powell, the plaintiff's foreman, was next called. He said that in consequence of hearing in November that Allman was about leaving Aberyst- wyth, and, as a neighbour, he told him that he knew a person who was likely to take the house off his hands. Allman replied that he had not made up his mind to leave, as he had some doubt whether he could obtain a house at Machynlleth. Was present when the defendant called to see Miss Evans. She said firmly that she must have all the rent. Was on the platform of the railway when he spoke to defen- dant about getting a person to take the house. Mr Hughes submitted that both Sergeant Williams and Mrs Howard, who were impartial witnesses, had clearly shown that the key must have been given to Miss Evans, despite her denial. The key was evi- dently accepted by Miss Evans as her uncle's agent; and when they failed to let the house, as expected, they now endeavoured to make the poor man pay the rent in full. His Honour recalled the defendant, who persisted in his statement that it had been clearly agreed between them that on paying the rent up to the day that he left, and gave up the key to Mrs Claperton for the landlord, he should be released from further liability. His Honour, after further extremely contradictory evidence, deferred his judgment. His Honour subsequuently gave judgment for plaintiff for half a quarter's rent. remarking at length on the extremely contradictory nature of the evidence, which was mainly in favour of the plain- tiff. DISPUTED PROPERTY. In this case, Mrs Jones, the widow of a farmer, residing at Ynyscapel, near Talybont, was the plain- tiff, as executrix of her late husband, and the defen- dants were Richard Jones and his three junior half- borthers and sisters, who were minors. The action was brought to recover a balance of rent claimed by the plaintiff. On the part of the defendants it was maintained that the house was not the property of her husband, and that no rent had been paid for it for upwards of 30 or 40 years. Mr Hughes appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Crealock for the defendants Mr Crealock took some technical objections, which his honour said that he would take into consideration after hearing the evidence. Mrs Jones, widow of Mr Edward Jones, Ynys- capel, deposed that her husband had several cottages on the farm. Among them was a cottage in which the late John Evans lived She was the executrix under her husband's will. She was married in 1850. Evans paid his rent half-yearly. In 1865, her hus- band died. and Evans paid her until 1869. He died in June of that year, about three weeks after he paid the rent. There was nearly twelve months rent due. liichard Jones and the three other defendants, who were the children of the deceased tenant by a second marriage, were living in the house. The old man had a lease of the house, but it was not produced. His Honour said that the tenant was clearly in- debted to the executrix for the half year's rent, but they could not claim the other half-year's rent until it was due. Evidence continued The defendants had a lot of old furniture in the house. Richard Jones was the only defendant who was of age. Mr Crealock denied the alleged tenancy and the titles. His Honour said that it lay with the defendants to prove that the title to the property was bad. Mr Crealock said that the father and grand-father, as well as the defendant's mother, had lived in the cottage referred to between 30 and 40 years, and the defendant was born there himself. Never heard of any rent having been paid. There was some fur- niture in the house which belonged to his step-father and grand-father. The furniture in the house was then enumerated by the defendant, who, with the assistance of the parish, had the expense of interring him The value of the furniture was about equal to the money he had expended in hurrying his grand-father. Catharine Lloyd stated that she was a servant with the plaintiff Saw the last witness pay rent to her mistress, and she also saw his grand-father pay rent. Did not hear the young man say any more than that he came to pay the rent. He did not receive a receipt. Cross-examined by Mr Crealock He did not say that the money was the rent for the potato ground and not for the cottage. Could not say whether it was so or not. She only knew that he said he came to pay the rent for old John Evans..The old man had, on one occasion, given him 5s. to pay Mrs Jones the rent. After further evidence judgment was deferred. ASSAULT AND BATTERY. An action brought by John Jones, farmer, Ty'n- 'rhelyg, Borth, against William Jones, Bryn'rodyn, in the same district, for damages sustained owing to a violent assault alleged to have been committed on the plaintiff when on his own farm on the 12th ult. The damages were faid at bl- Mr Hughes appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr At- wood for the defendant. From the statements made by Mr Hughes, it ap. peared that the farmers were immediate neighbours, their farms adjoining, and being owned by the same landlady. A difference occurred between them about the repair ot a boundary fence dividing their farms, which was followed by a scuffle. The defen- dant appeared to be the aggressor, and caught hold of the plaintiff, who, in self defence, was compelled to use a stick which he held in his hand, as he had just dismounted from his horse. The defendant threw him down and struck him repeatedly. Several witnesses were examined on the part of the plaintiff, and the case proved a very tedious one, as all the witnesses were cross-examined at consider- able length. The plaintiff was also examined at length. He stated that the defendant had challenged him by say- ing that he was a far better man, and, not content with rough language, he collared him, and pulling him on the ground, he took away a stick he held in his hand, and struck him repeatedly. As for the mark that he showed on his head, he had half-a- dozen marks there often. That was nothing new. (Laughter.) Air David Jenkins, farmer, deposed to seeing William Jones seize John Jones by the collar of the coat on the day named. The latter begged him several times to release him, or he would be obliged to strike him. As he did not loosen him, John Jones threatened him with a stick. William Jones then threw John Jones to the ground, and struck him. Another farmer was next called. He said he was from 15 to 20 yards distant when he saw the struggle, and his sight was not good, so his evidence proved immaterial. He described the defendant as being the aggressor. Other evidence was called to show that John Jones held a horse in his hand by the bridle when he was seized by the defendant, and that the blow he gave the latter was in self defence, after having been collared and challenged, the defendant boasting that he was the better man of the two. Mr Atwood contended that according to the evi- dence he had to adduce, the plaintiff went to the de- fendant's farm, and charged him with having com- plained to their mutual landlady that the plaintiff would not join in repairing a fence that dnided their land. He went to the plaintiff's farm in company with a labourer named David Rees. When they met he asked John Jones to repair the fence. After talking for some time to plaintiff about clapping- the latter struck him a violent blow with a stick on his bald head. The blow took effect on the vortex of the head, which was the strongest part of the skull. Defendant was deluged with blood in conse- quence. Had the blow taken effect on the temple, it might have killed him. Defendant did not attack the plaintiff before he was himself struck a violent blow. The defendant then seized hold of the stick that the plaintiff held, and broke it. A struggle then ensued. If this could be proved, the positions of the two men ought to be reversed, as the plaintiff would have been the aggressor. Besides, the court could see that the plaintiff was a small giant as com- pared with the defendant, and very much more powerful in every respect. He would call the defen- dant to give his version of the affair. The defendant stated what his advocate had al- ready alluded to in his address. He deemed the plaintiff as being the aggressor. He admitted break- ing the plaintiff's stick after he had been in the first instance assaulted but did not collar or strike him before. They had some conversation about the fencing. His Honour remarked that it appeared from the evidence that the plaintiff had sent to the defendant to tell him that two men had been engaged by him to repair the fence, and that they were then aboutit. Why, therefore, should the defendant go to the plaintiff to complain ? Mr Atwood explained that the men had omitted to tell his client that the fence was being repaired and that the latter went to him on his own invitation to consult about the matter. David Rees, a farm labourer, was also called for the defence. He stated that he was present during the scuffle on the day in question. After hot words and recriminations had been exchanged, the plaintiff struck the defendant on the head with a stick. They afterwards struggled for possession of the stick, which was ultimately broken. They fell on the ground together. After having been struck first, defendant did seize plaintiff afterwards. The witness, in cross-examination, said that he was a stranger in this neighbourhood. He called on the plaintiff for work, as the defendant told him that the former had a fence that he ought to repair. He did not get work with him as he said the men were doing the fence The defendant then employed him. In reply to Mr Thomas, deputy registrar, the de- fendant said that he never challenged the plaintiff to fight; neithe did he say that he was a better man. He was struck first before he returned a blow or threw plaintiff down. Mr Hughes Why you said in my presence just now that you were worth two of my client. Defendant: I might have said so now, but I did not say so then. Mr Hughes: You must have thought so then. Mr Atwood It does not follow that he said so. The plaintiff assured the court that he was first collared and challenged before he struck the defen- dant with his stick. I'> His Honour, in giving judgment, said that the tes- timony was very conflicting in this assault case but on the whole, it appeared to him that it was decidedly in favour of the plaintiff. In the first place, he was corroborated by several witnesses, who, so far as de- meanour went, appeared to give their evidence with some degree of reluctance, thus showing that they were not anxious to strain a point in favour of the plaintiff. So far us the evidence of Rees went for the defendant, it appeared that the latter sent him to the plaintiff to ask for employment, who told him that he already had a couple of men employed on the repairs of the fence. Rees appeared to have returned to defendant and told him the result. He must have therefore known that plaintiff had done his duty in the matter, and that men had been two days at work. These circumstances were relevant to the quarrel that ensued. Then came the question ''who were in the wrong ? No doubt there had been some amount of vexation and irritation between them, and the assault which followed must have been participated in by one or both but defendant seemed to have no further ground of complaint against the plaintiff, and what right hud he to go there in the hostile man- ner in which he appears to have done. It must be further remembered that the plaintiff had a horse in his charge; and was it likely that a man who had a horse in charge would be the first to embark in an assault, and attack a man younger and, probably, stronger than himself A man encumbered with a horse had, most likely, sufficient to attend to without being an aggressor, and he was not likely to provoke or commence a quarrel; one who was unencumbered was more likely to do so. and it would be hardly in the power of the other, but, certainly, he might have provoked the quarrel. If the defendant wished, he could have walked away, and the other could not very well have b-en in a position to follow him. A man entangled with a horse was more secure in keeping the peace than in breaking it. His honour's opinion was, therefore, in favour of the plaintiff, and judgement for 1Z. 15s. damages, and 5s. to the wit- nesses as costs. MINING COMPANY LIABILITIES. Mr William Griffiths, miller, of Talybont, sued Mr Revis, a presumed proprietor of the Lerry Lead Mine Company, (limited,) for a balance of I0Z., for alleged rent due from the company for permitting a water course in connection with the mine to pass through his land. The agreement had been entered with :he defendant, and he was sued as being still the only existing responsible proprietor of the mine in question Mr Atwood appeared for the defendant. The plaintiff stated that some years ago he was compelled to obtain his rent from the lead company through the instrumentality of this court. He had formerly sued Mr George Pell, as one of the share- holders but Mr Revis endeavoured to show that Pell was nobody in the affair, and that he was every- thing. (Laughter.) All connected with the mine to have "gone." excepting Revis. (Renewed laugh- ter.) Revis still had property there; he had interest in the mine, and kept a manager there. Mr Atwood assured the court that Messrs George and Jonathan Pell with other shareholders, including defendant, had years ago disposed of their interest in the mine, and the company since that time ceased to exist. There was now no company. His Honour remarked that the plaintiff was evi- dently under the impression that the mine had been sold to Revis. Mr Atwood stated that he would at once call Mr Revis to prove that such was not the case. The defendant was examined, and he swore posi- tively that no part of the property had been trans- ferred to him, and he Bad no interest whatever in it during the last six years. He had been previously sued in relation to this mine, but the plaintiffs had been non-suited, or judgment had been given in his favour. The mine had not been worked for six years. Mr Atwood said that the machinery had been sold six years ago, and he had himself bought it. His Honour Then they had better sue you. Mr Atwood Let them try. They are welcome. (Laughter.) Defendant said that he had offered to do everything in his power to assist the plaintiff if he wished certain documents signed, and he might have seen him before entering in this case. He had been compelled to come 200 miles to attend this court, and he would have to apply for his expenses. Plaintiff said that Mr Revis had other property in this neighbourhood. So he had other business to bring him here. The defendant said that he had only been here about three weeks ago. He did not require to visit this place some six weeks to come, were it not for this action. Judgment for defendant with costs. SINGULAR ACTION OF A COUNTERFEIT SOVEREIGN. The plaintiff in this action was Mr Edward Ed- wards. one of the clerks at the County Court Office, and the defendant was Mr John Owen, of Talybont. The plaintiff sought to recover Ii. from the defen- dant in lieu of a counterfeit sovereign which had, he alleged, been paid to him on the 16th ult. in bis offi- cial capacity. Mr Atwood appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Ravenhill for the defendant. Mr Atwood stated that his client on the evening of the day named, after concluding his duties at the County Court Office, was about leaving, as it was too dark to write. He had deposited 231. in gold, silver, and copper in a small drawer prior to leaving the office, having carefully counted them three times, and sounded all the sovereigns. As he was leaving, defendant came in and tendered him a 51. note, and what appeared to be a sovereign and half a sovereign, which plaintiff took, although it was after hours, as he knew the defendant. He placed the bl. note on the face of the other money, with the supposed sovereign and half a sovereign on it. It was too dark for him then to see the character of the base coin, but when Mr Thomas had it handed to him next morning by an old servant in his house, who bore the highest character for honesty, and to whom it had been given on the same evening as taken by the plaintiff, the worthless nature of the coin was readily found out. His client wrote to the defendant, asking him to replace it, as he did not impute intentional fraud to him. The latter denied that he had given the base representation of the sovereign, and refused to indemnify plaintiff, who would otherwise bo the loser, hence the present action. Mr Ravenhill here took a technical objection to the manner in which the summons had been taken. He denied that the present defendant was the legal bailee of the money received in the responsible office of the court. In support of his argument he cited his authority. The real plaintiff ought to be the trea- surer. There was no affinity between the plaintiff and the defendant. His Honour replied that he would hear the evi- dence first, and decide afterwards in regard to the technical point raised. Mr Atwood said that whatever affinity there might or might not be, the plaintiff would have to make good the sovereign if he could not receive it from the defendant. Mr Edwards, the plaintiff, stated that he was a clerk at the County Court Office. On the 16th of March he attended the office, and, in the exercise of his duty, he received 231., which he carefully ex- amined, and counted three times over, in order to arrange the gold, silver, and copper. He then placed the money in a drawer in his desk, and then wrote letters until it became too dark to proceed. Mr Lloyd, the clerk of Mr Crealock, was also writing until it became too dark The defendant then came in, and asked him to take 61. 8s. 6d. to pay some claim. Asked Mr Owen why he came so late. as he (the plaintiff) had made up his accounts ? Defen- dant replied that he had been knocking about the town. As he knew him personally, he did not like to refuse. He then took the money, but it was too dark for him to examine them closely. The defen- dant appeared to have been drinking, but he was not drunk. It was easy to see that he had been drinking. By Mr Ravenhill I gave the defendant a receipt for the money. It was not too dark for me to do that. He gave a five pound note and gold. The defendant had evidently been drinking, although he was not drunk. Knew him for many years, other- wise he should not have taken the money without a light. I placed the money in the drawer on the note. I counted the money three times, and placed the gold on the note. I mean the gold given me by the de- fendant. I then handed the drawer to Margaret Doughton, an old servant of Mr Thomas', who is in the habit during his absence to take charge of money paid in. Margaret Doughton said she had been in Mr Thomas' employ 22 years. The plaintiff gave her the drawer on the evening in question, as Mr Thomas was not in the house. She locked it up in the side- board as she received it, and handed it next morning to her master. Mr Thomas was next called, and he proved re- ceiving the money from last witness. Did not notice particularly how the money and notes had been ar- ranged. He was likely to have emptied them out altogether. He at once noticed the counterfeit sovereign, and he told the plaintiff that a blind man could almost have detected it, because it had a hole in the centre, as if it had been nailed to a counter. It was a very bad imitation, and did not ring like a sovereign. The plaintiff had been known to the court for the last 15 years, during which time he had been in the office, and he had the greatest confidence in his integrity. He might state the same thing of the servant girl, who had been in his employ about 3U years. Mr Atwood: And you can say the same of your- self. (Laughter.) Mr Lloyd, clerk with Mr Crealock, solicitor, was called to prove that when Mr Owen paid the money, it was too dark to see distinctly to write. The defendant was not drunk; but he had been imbibing. Mr Ravenhill, for the defence, admitted that this was an unfortunate case; but the defendant would swear positively that he gave a good sovereign to plaintiff. Again, it was seen that when Mr Thomas received the drawer, he did not notice that the sovereign and half-sovereign referred to had been placed on the left of the note, as stated by plaintiff In the multiplicity of business which the plaintiff had to transact on the day named, it was far more probable that he had received the counterfeit sove- reign from some other person in the course of the day. It was, certainly, an unfortunate case for the parties interested; but no unpleasant reflection had been cast upon any of them. In the proceeding of the day, plaintiff had the misfortune of taking a bad sovereign from somebody; but it could not be shown with any plausibility that the counterfeit sovereign had been given by his client. He was a highly res- pectable shopkeeper, and in the habit of having hundreds of pounds passing through his hands from time to time. It was not, therefore, probable that he should never have detected it when paid to him, and when again paid to plaintiff, as represented on the other side. The defendant was then called by Mr Ravenhill. Mr Owen deposed that he paid plaintiff 61. 8s. 6d. It consisted of a five pound note, a sovereign, and a half-sovereign. He received Is. 6d. as change. He took the money from his desk, and he could swear positively that he had given good coin to the plain- tiff. Mr Atwood remarked that no one insinuated that the defendant passed the bad coin knowingly. The learned judge, after some consideration, stated that the defendant had gone to the office to pay the money after the ordinary hours. It was not denied that he had been about the town drinking and it was, therefore, far more probable that he might not have observed the spurious sovereign. Edwards had, according to his evidence, counted the sovereigns no fewer than three times over before it became dark, and had even sounded them. The defendant had not attempted to show that he had adopted such pre- cautions. The balance of testimony was strongly in favour of the plaintiff, for whom he should give judgment. —

THE ABERYSTWYTH NEW MARKET COMPANY. Another meeting of the Market-street scheme was held on Tuesday evening at the Talbot Hotel, when the following promoters were present:—Mr John Davies, chairman Messrs Thomas Jones, George Jones, (architect.) Edward Ellis, Charles Hackney, John Hughes, (Prince Albert,) E. H. Davies, (Pier- street,) M. H. Davis, (Bridge-street.) H. E. Taylor, R. Hughes, (chemist,) G. T. Smith, T. H. Jones, J. R. Jones, Thomas Powell, (Market-street,) &c., &c. Mr Cole, the secretary, and Mr J. P. Jones, were absent in London, on buisness, and Mr Roderick Williams was also unavoidably from home. The Chairman, at the request of the shareholders, again consented to preside, and he explained that this meeting had been convened for the purpose of receiving plans for the erection of an entirely new Market Hall on the site of the present old Corn Market, or for its re-construction on greatly im- proved principles. It would be for the meeting this day to decide which plan they deemed the most deservable to adopt. They had received two appar- ently eligible plans from Mr George Jones, architect, one for the reconstruction and remodelling of the present building on the old foundation, and another for re-building it entirely. Mr Jones would explain the plans, which were laid on the table and examined, together with the sections, elevation, and details. Mr George Jones explained with minuteness the designs, which were all much admired from their neatness and adaptability for the requisite purposes. In the plan for improving and adding to the old market, he proposed to take it down to the apex of the arches, doors, and windows. They could not go back further than the premises of Mr B. Hughes at the back, in either case. without his consent. They could, however, in the entire new plan, advance two feet if they deemed it not objectionable to make the street narrower by that space. The building would be perfectly well-lighted from skylights in the roof and otnerwise. The whole accommodation on the plans were explained, both as regards the basement storey, and the top storey. The scale and dimensions were marked out on the plan and ample room was appropriated to 300 stall-holders up-stairs, so that the architect considered it improbable that they would require increased accommodation for many years. The Chairman here intimated that he understood that Mr B. Hughes was quite ready to enter into arrangements with the company for placing at their disposal a portion of his room should they require it. (Hear, hear ) Mr Taylor remarked that both plans were very good ones, and quite appropriate for the purposes required. Either of them would do. Mr G. T. Smith enquired whether ample provision had been made for the accommodation of fruit vege- tables of all kinds, poultry, butter, and other ordinary produce generally exposed in the market. The Architect replied that a space of two feet was allowed to each of the 300 sellers, which he deemed ample. Mr Smith I really think that the reconstruction plan will do. It is a very nice attractive plan. The Architect remarked that he did not think until he had completed the plans that the old building would be so available. t:o The Architect, in reply to Mr Taylor, said that the lower room was 15 feet 6 inches in height, and the higher 16 feet 6 inches, making a total height of 42 feet. It was 74 feet in length, and 43 in width and the whole would be well lighted. Mr Hugh Hughes remarked that if they adopt the old plan. the traffic would not be interrupted at ail. The building could go on in the interim until its completion. The Chairman enquired tor Mr Roderick Williams, the builder, who had taken great interest in the pro- motion of the company, for the purpose of asking him some questions, but Mr Williams had been com- pelled to go into the country. The Architect stated that the reconstruction plan would be a stucco one with Portland cement. He further explained at length the mode in which he would proceed without interfering with the traffic. Mr J. Hughes, the present lessee, stated that the present number of tenants was between 300 to 400. The Chairman, after further explanations had been given by the architect, said they had the two plans before them. It was for them now to decide which of them they admired the more. It would be per- ceived that the difference in price between them is very little, no more than about 100Z. Mr Thomas Jones The internal arrangements are just the same. The Architect said they were with the exception of the 2 feet projection into the street in the entire new plan. Mr G. T. Smith I think the re-construction plan is the handsomer, and I propose that it be the one adopted. Mr Taylor said he had great pleasure in seconding the motion. The Architect, in reply to Mr Ellis, stated that he would guarantee that ample provisions had been made for lighting the building in all parts, so that, it they wished, they could read the Times newspaper in every part of it. (Hear, hear.) Mr Taylor said that as they had plenty of money they could proceed with the building at once. The Chairman remarked that if no gentleman had an amendment to propose on Mr Smith's motion, he should at once put the question to the meeting. The Chairman then put the motion for re-con- struction on the present walls to the shareholders, and declared it carried nem. con. Mr Hugh Hughes asked, now that they adopted the plan of the new market, what was the next question for consideration. Mr Taylor Now we have agreed on the plan, let us have the specifications out at once, so that we may advertise this week for tenders. We must have the specifications prepared before tenders can be sent in. The Architect replied that they could advertise in the very next newspaper, and before a response could come from any builder he would undertake to have the specifications prepared. They could state in the advertisement that the specifications could be ex- amined on the Wednesday following. Mr Thomas Jones asked what provisions had been made for the paving of the floor and stairs, &c. The Architect replied that there would be iron handrails along the double stairs. A double flight was deemed more convenient, as one flight would require very long stones indeed. The window frames would also be of iron, enclosing the glass. There would be 280superncial feet of sky-lighis, and he believed they would find that quite sufficient, with the other means secured. The sky-lights would not be required to be opened, but ample provision had been made for the ventilation. The skirting was to be fixed as might hereafter be determined. They would have to determine as to the kind of tables and forms, together with the other fixings and furniture, as they had not been included in his plans. Mr Taylor should like to see them all included in the specifications. They had casks of butter and other heavy goods to be taken up-stairs what pro- visions had been made for a lift-winch or pulley internally ? The Architect said that he could easily provide a trap-door for admitting them. All these matters of details would be included in the specifications. He intended to make the floor very strong. The timbers at present ran longitudinally, but he would have them placed transversely. Mr Thomas Jones thought that pitch pine was the best timber for the flooring, and they might have Aberlleveny flags. Mr Smith remarked that all these things were mere questions of detail. Now it was desirable to push on the matter at once. Mr Tayior How long will you allow the builder? The Architect: About 9 months, I think. Mr Smith, after further conversation, asked if due provisions had been made for urinaries and other conveniences that were required in places of public resort ? The Architect stated that no provision had as yet been made, but they could easily be provided if neces- sary. Some of the members of the committee did not deem it necessary to make this provision. Mr J. R. Jones said that such accommodations was absolutely necessary. Mr T. Jones These matters can be arranged here- after. What time will you allow for sending tenders? The Architect thought that 14 days would be sufficient. He would take good care that the speci- fications would be ready by the time specified. The Chairman It appears we have nothing more to do at present. Mr Hughes: No, we can do no more now. After some further conversation it was announced that the committee should meet next week, and Mr G. T. Smith was added to their number. A vote of thanks was then given to the chairman, and the meeting terminated.

TOWN COMMISSIONERS, ABERYSTWYTH. Tuesday, April 19th, 1870. A meeting of the above body was held on Tuesday last at the Town Hall, Mr J. Pell occupying the chair. There were present:—Messrs D. Williams, Charles Hackney, John Hughes, William Williams, Edward Ellis, John Jones, (Commerce House,) and Benjamin Hughes. The first business transacted was the consideration of the report by Sergeant Evans, the inspector of nuisances. He reported that in accordance with the instructions of the board he had repeatedly visited the rag and bone premises, in Stable Lane, which had been repeatedly complained of by Mr Williams, of Laura Place but he found nothing in it to cause a nuisance. After further conversation, this long vexed ques- tion was dropped. The next discussion was in regard to the steam engine, which it was proposed to purchase from Mr Ellis, with the recommendation of the committee, for the purpose of pumping the water from the tempo- rary well in Plaacrug. Mr Benjamin Hughes objected to placing the en- gine in position until the water from the well was analysed. This resulted in a long conversation, which exten- ded over an hour. It was ultimately resolved to purchase the engine, on the motion of Mr Hackney, seconded by Mr W. Williams, which was carried unanimously.

THE MARKET.—In the grain trade, no material change can be reported this week in our local mar- kets. There was a strong upward tendency, like last week, and sales were effected, in some instances, at advanced prices. Potatoes have not altered for a month past but new ones have made their appear- ance at the modest rate of 3d. to 4d. per lb. This crop, together with cabbage and nearly all garden stuff are forward and abundant this year, thanks to recent sunshine and vernal showers. Cucumbers, asparagus, at 3s. per 100, cresses, and other spring dainties of our suburban gardens are making their appearance commonly among us. The bay fishery is very productive, but prices for choice kinds rule excessively high by retail. Salmon at 2s. to 2s. 6d. and soles at Is. to Is. and 6d. per lb. virtually ex- clude them from the tables of the masses, who must he content to rejoice in mackerel, cod, flatfish, aud other rougher denizens of the mighty deep that can he purchased at 3d. or 4d. a pound. Lamb at Is. and veal at 5d. to 6 £ d. per lb. have been freely offered, whilst beef, mutton, and pork are slightly reduced to from 7d. to 9d. for the best cuts, but the bulk commands about 6!d. Bacon, in quarters, wa" 6gd., but the supply of pigs of every description was limited, the prices being decidedly lower. Superior porkers were not higher than 2/. to 2l 10s. Calf- skins 5d. to 6d., sheep 2s. 6d. to 6s., hides Sid. The weather being flue, the attendance was numerous.

KINAHAN'S L. L." and really good old Irish Whisky are synonymous terms. Until the Messrs Kinahan introduced their delicious old mellow spirit it was impossible to get good old Irish Whisky in England but now the L. L." can be obtained in all its purity in every town throughout the kingdom in the well-known red seal and pink-labelled bottles. HOLLO WAY'S PILLS.—Disorders of the kidneys, known by the the deeply-seated pain in the back and scanty secretion of water, can he arrested in their distressing and rapid course by these regulating Pills. Then- highly tonic and streiig thening properties prevent, the impoverishment "of the blood a>'d the derangement of circulation, characteristic of kidney disease, and often ending; in partial or general dropsy. Experience has proved the almost unvaried success obtained when Hollowuy's Pills are taken in the earlier stages, and the ease they afford when the complaint is more advanced. They relax tbe hot and parched skin, overcome the attendaut costiveness, induce a copious se- cretion by the kidneys, and are the harbingers of dIsease depart- ing and health returning. MODERN CUSTOMS.—Presentations and testimonials are largely on the increase; this modern custom appears to extend to almost every household, for no auspidous event is allowed to pass without its being marked by some pleasing souvenir; Birth- days, Christenings, Marriages, the seasons of the year, such as Christmas, New Year, &e., ilwariahly recpive speeial comme- moration. The attention of one of the great London Manufac- turers, Mr. J. W. BEfSOX of 25, Old Bond Street, and of the City Steam Factory, Ludgate Hill, hasheen directed to this subject. Wiih the view of giving more artistic effect to this custom of society, he has published a most interesting Illustrated Historical Phamphlet upon Watches and Clocks, also one upon artistic Gold Jewellery, Silver and Electro-plate; all are profusely illustrated with choice designs, and are sent post free for 2d. each. thus bringing within the reach of those who live even thousands of miles away from London, one of the largest and most artistic collections which can be seen in any part of the world; and, if necessary, desingsare prepared to illustrate any special case. SOMETHING TO BE READ AND REMEMBERED.—The consumption of Lucifer Matches in Great Britain and Ireland exceeds, it is estimated, one hundred millions daily. Bearing in mind the reckless manner iu whIch Lucifer Matches are used, it would probably be within the mark to assume that two or three out of every hundred are carelessly dropt, or, not readily lighting, thrown away, although still retaining their combustible pro- perties; but suppose that only one malch oul nf f fry hundred is thus dealt with, we have the appaling fact that one million of matches are thus daily scattered in dwe11ings, warehouses, workshops, and stables: in short, wherever Lucifer Matches are used, and without doubt are very often the eau.e ot conflagrations reported in the newspapers-"origill of fire unknown." Lueifer Matches cannot be dispensed with, and it would be utopian to expect that the careless UHe of them will cease; but it is now pos- sible to guard against the danger resulting from any number thu8 heedlessly wasted by using only the Patent Special Safety, which Light only on the Box, manufactured by Bryant and May, London. ADVICE TO MOTHER8.-Are you broken of your rpst by a sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to a chemist, and get a bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHINO SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately; it is perfectly harm- les8; it produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the cluld Irom pain, and the little cherub awakes as "bright as a button. It has been.long in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men; it is very pleasant to take; it soothes the child; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Be sure and ask for MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, and see that c. Curtis and Perkins, New York and London," is on the outside wrapper. No mother should be without it—Sold by all medicine dealers at Is. ljd. per Bottle. London Depot, 493, Oxford Street. LUXURIANT AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR.—Mrs S. A. ALLEN'S WORLD'S HAIR RESTOREROR DRESSING never fails to quickly restore Grell or Faded Hair to its youthful colour and beauty, and with the first application a beautiful gtoss and delightful fragrance is given to the Hair. It stops the Hair from falling off. It prevents baldness. It promotes luxuriant growth; it causes the Hair to grow thick and strong. It removes all dandruff. It contains neither oil nor dye. In large Bottles-Price Six Shil- lings. Sold by Chemists and Perfumers. Depot, 266, High Holborn, London.—FOR CHILDREN'S HAIR.—MRS. ALLEN'S, co ZYLOBALSAMUM far excels any pomade or hair 011, and IS a delightful Hair Dressing: it is a distinct and separate prepara- tion from the Restorer, and its use not required with It. THE MILITIA.—The main body of the Cardigan- shire militia assembled for their annual training on Tuesday last, when they mustered upwards of 229. During the week they were drilled on the Prome- nade, and in the evenings the band played ably opposite the Belle-vue Hotel, where the officers mess at 8 o'clock. PEDESTRIANISM.—On Thursday evening, a large crowd of people assembled opposite the Pier in or- der to witness the walking exploit of a young athlete who undertook to walk to and fro, on the pier, a distance of four miles, under half-an-hour. He ac- complished the task in the stipulated time, but he appeared to make prodigious efforts in its perform- ance, which gave him anything but a graceful and natural action, his arms being violently swung backwards and forwards, as if they were converted into propellers. RELIGIOUS SERVICES.—The usual services ap- propriate for the day, were held at the various churches in the town and adjacent districts. The Roman Catholics celebrated high mass in their temporary place of worship, when there was a large number of the members 01 the church present. The Wesleyans of the town and their triends held a so- cial tea-meeting at the Assembly-rooms, in the al- ternoon of Good Friday, when a large number was present, and extensive preparations had been made for their accommodation and amusement. EARL VANE'S RAILWAY CARRIAGE. — On Thurs- day last the noble Earl and family arrived at hi* Machyolteth seat, after a temporary sojourn on one of his other estates. The party arrived at tbe sta- tion in the new railway saloon carriage, which was recently constructed in Oswestry. It is fitted up in a style of oriental elegance, consisting of several convenient and spacious compartments. The ladies and servants have divisions apportioned for their exclusive use, and the whole structure, both exter- nally as well as internally, is finished in a manner befitting regal luxury. The handsome carriage was the centre of attraction and admiration during the day. THE EASTER HOLIDAYS.—Good Friday proved the most delightful day of the year. It exceeded the most sanguine anticipations of the expectant multitude who looked forward with interest to the various excursions to favourite resorts. About 1400 visitors arrived in this t »wn from Montgomeryshire and Breconshire and a small party from Carmarthen- shire availed themselves of the opportunity afforded by the day, and the town presented an animated scene. Delighted boatmen IDOSt iudustflously plied their vocation, and received an earnest of what they may expect when the season is more advanced. When the time arrived for their departure, the townsfolk accompanied them to the railway-station in vast numbers, and afterwards filled the streets and favourite walks in such dense bodies that they appeared, at a distance, to form a compact mass. No accident occurred during the day to mar the pleasure and the railway authorities conducted their onerous duties in an admirable manner. The other adjacent marine resorts of pleasure-seekers were similarly patronised; and the cheap trains during the succeeding week afforded travelling fa- cilities, 01 which hundreds thankfully availed them- selves. CONCERT.—On Good°-Friday evening, the Cam brian Minstrels," who are nearly all residents of the town gave a very entertaining vocal and instru- mental concert at the Assembly-rooms. The entire performance would, probably, have passed off very well had it not been for the infamous conduct of the jnnior tribe of roughs who attended for the apparent purpose of making a disgraceful disturbance, and destroying the pleasure of the peaceably-disposed The first, part passed off pretty well, but. great dis- turbance and riot reigned rampant during the conclusion, and the concert, had to be brought to an abrupt termination in consequence. We have often stated that it is mere folly to attempt such enter- tainments, be they ever so meritorious, unless some stringent measures are adopted which will render such a babel almost impossitde. If the services of the police cannot be secured, some determined per- sons should be invested with thellecessary authority, and the ringleaders should be summoned before the magistrates for a breach of the peace. In other respects some of the selections were very fairly ren- dered, and a few of the choruses, quartettes, trios, and songs were well received and deservedly ap- plauded. One or two of the female vocalists were possessed of considerable ability and Robert Hop- kins, the comic singer, who was arrayed in character, appeared to be the Don of the evening, eliciting much amusement. The "Californian Minstrels," of which this comedian forms one, announce ano- ther concert which was held last evening, when it is to be hoped better order prevaiied. BLIND ASYLUM.—The blind daughter of Mr. Colleman, of the new Promenade Pier, has just been elected a free inmate, for three years, of the asylum of the blind, in Regent-square, London. Through the instrumentality of friends, she obtained a very large number of the proxies of subscribers to this invaluable institution of which she was before an inmate at a reduced charge. The young girl, who is abont 16 years of age, is a remarkably ta- tented pupi1, and bids fair to be a source of great pride and comfort to her father in return for the care and solicitude he has manifested in exerting himself to secure her every advantage which educa- tion can confer on one so »{f]icted, so as to compen- sate, in a great measure, for the serious disability under which she labours. A THIRD PROPOSED MARKET—At the last meet- ing of the town council, Capt. Cumberland, Mr Ellis, and Mr B. Hughes, attended as deputation on behalf of an incipient limited liability, to ask the sanction of the corporation to their appropriating a portion of the ground adjoining the present Meat Market, for the purpose of converting it to a small poultry and vegetable market, which the proprietors thought would be a public convenience. The Mayor, Mr Thomas Jones, and Mr Atwood. held that the coun- cil bad no power to give away public property. The ground formed an integral portion of the street, and was not strictly corporation property, which could be based or mortgaged. The application was re- fused. SINGULAR INCIDENT.—One day last week, a gen- tleman who frequently visits Aberystwytb was about giving a friend change for balf-a-sovereign, outside the door of a shop. With the view of testing the coin in the mode so successfully adopted by Mr. Edwards, of the county court, only in a somewhat different manner, he proceeded to ring it on the pavement. Unlike that discerning and vigilant of- ficial, in the cause reported in another column, he found it geuuine but as it bounded to the road a passing game-fowl rushed forward and swallowed it in a trice The culprit, was sentenced to die, and the coin was found edgeways in its gizzard!

Considerable correspondence has recently taken place in the newspapers of this diocese in regard to the vacant proctorship, which we doubt not will be conferred on Ihe worthy vicar of Aberystwyth, and that most deservedly by a large majority of the suf- frages of the clergy. We extract the following THE VACANT PROCTORSHIP. Sir,—If, with your usual courtesy, you grant me a small space of your valuable paper to have my say upon the above subject, which is in few words, I shall thank you. I do not startle you by a fresh name, as too many have been preferred already. A gentleman who completed a brilliant career at Cambridge, and was afterwards elected fellow of his college—the mere mention of these facts is worthy of considera- tion. Such a man cannot be a bungler. Moreover, the same gentleman subsequently conducted for sewral years, with eminent ability and success, one of the first, if not the first school in Wales. Among his pupils may be mentioned especially the present distinguished and learned principal of Llandovery College, and the Rev D. J. Davies, mathematical tutor of Northampton School, both among the fore- most wranglers at Cambridge. Of course you know to whom I allude-the Rev. E Owen Phillips, vicar of Aberystwyth. For the last eight years Mr Phil- lips has discharged the duties of parish priest to this large and important bi-lingual parish—with what succes. is well-known—second to none in the diocese. He knows the wants of the Welsh Church, as well as, if not better than, any one in Wales. He is a pro- found thinker and a clever orator in Welsh and English. His Welsh is Welsh, and he never abuses this most noble of living languages by such vulgar- isms as wa ba fo,"&c. Whatever he takes in hand is invariably accomplished with the highest good sense and ability. A man who is all this is capable of a thing or two, and especially qualified to be proc- tor for the diocese of St. David's. You look in vain for such another there. If any other allow himself to be put forward, in the face of all this, he is full of self-conceit and impudence. Most of your correspondents, in proposing their several favourites, add their B.D., &c. With the exception of one or two cases, the degrees in question are of similar value and importance to that of a Dr. David Davies, who, maybe, sent 7s. 6d. per post to Germany, and got his degree per return, bran new, without any competitive examination or bother what- ever. Trusting the clergy of the Diocese of St. David s will not be hoodwinked by any girlish characteristics, but look for merit, good sense, and ability, and re- turn Mr Phillips.—I am, Sir, your humble and obedient servant, Cowbridge, April 9th, 1870. OWEN BowEN PRICE.

ARRIVALS. — LLANERCH HOTEL, LLANDRINDOD WELLS. Mr James Rea; Mrs Rea, Miss Marion Corbet, Rupert House. Worcestershire Mrs Butler, and Miss Butler, Soho Park, Birmingham Mrs Brian Jones, Miss Jones, Miss Fanny Jones, Master Har- old Jones, Baltic House, Angel Park, Brixton, Lon- don Mrs Edwards, Miss Parkes, Kingsland, &c.

ABERYSTWYTH TIDE TABLE. SHOWING HIGH WATER AT ABERTBTWYTH. April, 1870. b. m. b. m. A. M- P. M. Saturday 23 1 0. 1 37 Sunday 24 2 20 3 4 Monday 25 3 44. 4 22 Tuesday 26 4 57 0 0 Wednesday 27 5 27 5 53 Thursday 28 6 14. 6 34 Friday 29 6 53. 7 10

ABERYSTWYTH MARKETS. SUCH an important subject does not need an apology to our readers. After many years waiting, we seem threatened with a chaos of market accommodation and with a view to promote the best interests of the town, we purpose describing the relative merits of each scheme. The market for corn being one of the oldest in town, is entitled to precedence, and our remarks are few. It has served the town well, and had the pro- prietor moved a few years earlier, and secured ground, only recently built upon, gratitude would have induced most of us to consent to it being the market. The narrow approaches, both in Market- street and Little Dark-gate-street, are apparent every market day, and infinite difficulty is expe- rienced at times in passing through either of these streets and the present proposal to concentrate other business in this narrow, confined space, already Insufficient, must prove a failure, and necessitate the ioss of capital to be expended upon it. As the money is to by taken by voluntary contribution, and not from our rates, we cannot object, although we regret this outlay should be made, except for the purpose of improving and retaining the Corn Market. This view we would invite the promoters of the scheme to consider. The Meat Market has for many years been a dis- grace to the town, and the proprietor has strenuously opposed attempts to improve it. The improvement commissioners have failed to induce him to use water, although it was laid on at the expense of the rate- payers many years ago. Any alteration cannot fail to prove beneficial to ourselves and visitors who have for many years past been loud in their com- plaint, and written us repeatedly. At the eleventh hour, some of our townsmen are unwilling to see this market removed, (it does not appear that the proprietor does anything to command the support of the public.) but it is so far away from the lower and rapidly extending part of the town; that the proposal to place the poultry and vegetable markets here, cannot command attention from those who consult the true interests of the town; and, moreover, we are advised that the trustees of the public, who control both streets and open spaces, cannot, with- out an Act of Parliament, enclose the land around the Meat Market, as an objection of a single rate- payer complaining to the Home Secretary would call down a court of enquiry from the General Board of Health Office, in London. This expression of opinion by Arnold Taylor, Esq., when holding a court of en- quiry here, that the improvementcommissioners might count on having the assistance of the Home Office to widen and improve thoroughfares and approaches, but must look for no support in the event of future encroachments being attempted. This should be final, apart from its want of centrality. The last active market scheme, (for there is yet another we desire to comment upon.) is the Aber- ystwyth Market and Public Hall Company, Limited, situated in Terrace Road and Baker-street. It has been so rapidly formed that it has registered the company, the plans are prepared, and tenders obtained for the erection of a most extensive and handsome edifice, almost too handsome, since only for tempo- rary market, and of too solid a construction. At all events, it will at once come into competition with other schemes, and from its central position will command a trade, as, indeed, it deserves to do, for it is being promoted by men who are anxious to con- sult the welfare of the town, and have made all their arrangements with a view of obviating any difficulty to the town possessing markets of their own, should they become alive to the desirability of concentrating them. In the mean time, the extent of ground which will be covered, being several times the size of the combined area of the Corn a: d Meat Markets, and its advantage in having wide approaches and a good thoroughfare through the market, with its lofty well- ventilatrd hall, will be an agreeable attraction both to our town and summer visitors. We have already,in a previous edition, adverted to the provision made to secure share of the profits to the rate-payers, and also to the important feature that it is upon, and surrounded by, corporation property. We believe this scheme will be a remunerative and successful one. We have one word of advice to offer, to be ready to forego their opposition to the Corn Market. Should there be a disposition manifested to retain the Market-street site for the corn only, and permit other articles of produce to concentrate themselves in what appears to us. in every way, a well-designed commodious central market. Too high a praise can- not be awarded to its spirited promoters. The foregoing may be properly styled active schemes have been brought forward in a consider- able measure consequent on the corporation having stated their intention to provide the town with mar- kets on the vacant land in their possession facing Lewis Terrace, and parallel with the railway station. We understand much adverse criticism upon the corporation market arises from an impression that they would be so costly as to entail rates on the town for their maintenance. This would not be so, as the market, if built by the corporation, would be erected with money borrowed under a special Act of Parliament for this and other town improvements, and repayable Jrom fines on renewals oj old leases," which fall in some 30 years hence. Another preju- dice existed from a belief that the site was too far off, and would adjoin the slaughter-house, which is not so. Vested interests have availed themselves of these pleas to promote markets on existing sites, which can never satisfy the requirements of such a growing town as ours and we do hope that public spirit will be manifested by all parties interested, and no undue obstacle opposed to the corporation plan, which is worthy of the town, and does them infinite credit. We add. further, the extension of the town eastward is inevitable, and markets adjoin- ing the railway will yearly become more central. Besides, they would command the trade of the dis-, trict. and add another valuable source of wealth to our town. We understand Carmarthen has bene- fitted herself immensely by her new markets, and supplies an immense population living on the lines of railway running into their town. To look at the open space, the property of the corporation, should commend the* council's proposal, which would give us magnificent markets, free of expense, to the rate- payers, and calculated to improve the income of the corporation, and secure the future extension of the town upon corporation land.

THE ABERYSTWYTH MARKET AND PUBLIC HALL COMPANY (LIMITED). TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Sir,—In the flattering notice of our market scheme contained in your last number, there has crept a slight inaccuracy, which, I am sure, you will permit me to correct. You state that I have ordered the temporary sheds in London, and that they will be sent down ready for fixing. This is not the case. The whole of the work will be provided and fixed by tradespeople in Aber- ystwyth. Ours is a purely Aberystwyth enterprise. We desire local support, and will, therefore, encour- age local trade.—I am, sir, yours, &c., JOHN JAMES.

THE WORKHOUSE AUTHORITIES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Sir,—I was amused and saddened the other day to find that the workhouse authorities display tbe same halting kindness to the cause of education that has been so strikingly exhibited in the history of the unfortunate British School. The mistress of the workhouse school recently earned 161., being the payment for results" awar- ded to her out ot the National Exchequer by Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools. Not one farthing of this money has or will go into her pocket. Our friends the guardians of the rate-payers take pos- session of the whole of the Government grant, and give the schoolmistress so much the less from their own funds, as she has earned the more by her in- creased exertious. This is about the greatest temptation to careless- ness in the discharge of her duty that can be de- vised for Miss Morrell, and it is to oe hoped she will have grace given her to resist it. Surely, if the guardians wish the children to be educated, they will allow the mistress 10 be, to some extent, pro- fited by the increased grant earned by herself. May I beg your serious notice, Mr Editor, of another sad fact, which is not unfrequently to be observed among the very poor in this town. Through some mismanagement of the rates, the poor do not always get their weekly dole awarded to them in money, but receive instead a ticket to go to certain shops. This has been the case several weeks together in the winter season, to the very great discomfort and needless annoyance of those whom, above all, we ought to seek not to annoy or injure. To a Midland Counties' man, like myself, this looks like the Truck System in a new and most re- prehensible form. When you recall, in addition, the remarks you lately made on the unwortbiness of making their bread black to those who had little else but bread to eat, perhaps you will join me in the hope that the new guardians will prove themselves worthy of their Ipgal title, the Guardians of the Poor. 1 am, Sir, yours, See., ARTHUR GRIFFITH.

-=-- Bum. On the 19th inst the wife of Mr. John Williams, of 16, Portland-street, in this town, of a son. mJeatbi. On the 6th inst., in London, in his 47th year, Henry Holmes Ravenhill, youngest son of the late William Ravenhill, Esq., ot Hereford. On the 17th inst., aged 49 years, Mr. Daniel Rich- ards, of Ftosyrodyn, near Llangeitho. MONUMENTS for Churches, Churchyards, and Cemeteries, executed in Stone, Marble, and Granite, may be inspected in the Show Rooms, at R. DODSON'S Marble Works, Swan-hill, Shrewsbury. FUNERAL CARDS, neatly printed, may be had at the Office of this Paper. No. 8, Pier-street, where a. large number of specimens can be seen.