The Aberystwith Observer

EXTRACT FROM LLOYD'S REGISTER OF BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING. The following is a list of -hips classed in the Register bookr; belonging to the Port of Aberystwyth, shewing the time when, by the rules, they will require a special re-snrvey :—Acorn, 112 tons, built 64-1-2, 187(5—* Active, 97, omitted—*Ada Letitin, 108, Omitted—Ada and Alice, 49, continued 74-7, 1881— Adroit. 74, continued 72-5, 1877—Aevon Lass, con- tinued' 71-5, 18IG-Agcnor;¡,. 51, specially surveyed 13-8 1881-Agnes Fraser. 103, restored 75-6,1831—Ala Charles, 74, continued GD.G. 181.5-Alert, 81" contineud 72-6 1878—Alert. 45, specially surveyed 76-5, 1881— Alice 71, specially surveyed /FA 75-4. 1879—*Alicia. 97. continued 74-8, 1882—Amity, specially surveyed 70-8 1878—* Andes, 35, omitted—#Augelinn,. 00 spec- ially surveyed 7:3.8. 1881-Ann, GS, restored 71-8,1879— Ann Elizaj 41 omitted—* Ann Warren, 95 restored 75-S, 1883 #Ann Wilson, 431 omitted—Ann and Betsy, 25 specially surveyed 74-5, 1879—*Ann and Elizabeth, 68 omitted—* Ann and Mary, 185. restored 75-9, 1884 -Anna Maria, 70 continued 70-5. 1875—Anne Cath- erine,"211, continued 71-8. 1879—Anne Davids, 102, specially surveyed 74-5, 1879—Anne Jane. 150, con- tinued 71-8, 1879—Annie Maude, 136, continued 73-6, 1879—Aretas, 124. restored 75-8, 1883—*Aurora, 202, continued 75-8, 1883—Beatrice, 81, specially survey- ed 7 t.3 1877—*Berlin, 214, omitted—P>c-<ie, 293.Con- tinued 73-3, 1876—Blue Jacket, 100. continued 70-6, jg-g Bcdotria, 151, restored 75-8, 1880—Burnooose, 65 specially surveyed 67-8, 1875—*Cambria. 233. con- tinued 75-5, 1880—Cambrian, 87, bnilt 73-10, 1883— Cambrian Belle, 188, restored 75-8, 188:3-Camden, Ml, 74-1, 1878—Candace, 44, 71-4, 1878—Cath- erine Morgan, 80, restored 73-8, 1881—*Catherine, 79 2E1 74-4, 1878—Catherine, 102, specially surveyed ••74-3 1877—*Catherine Anne, 145, continued 74-8, 1882-*Catherine and Mary, 90. continued 68-7, 1875 Cecil Brinley, 94, built 71-10, 1881-Ceredig. 43, built 65-12, 1877-Charlotte, 148, continued 73-7, 1880 ■—Clarissa, 95, continued 67-8, 18/5—*Claritta, 98. built 70-9, 1879—Clarovine, 254, continued 75-7, 1883 —Claudia, 394. bnilt 71-10, 1881-Clccldu Belle, 123, built 71-10, 1881—*Confidence, 121, specially surveyed 73-7, 1880—Confidence, 75, continued 71-5, 187a-Con. voy, 204, restored 75-9, 1884—Courier. 283, continued 73-3, 1876—Crusader, 184, built 65-12, 1877—Cygnet, 199, built 70-8, 1878—*Dan and Mary, 81, Æl 74-4, 1178—Derby, 257, continued 75-5, 1880—#Dewi Lass, 99, continued i4.8, 1882-Diana, 224, continued 70-6, 18.76-Dorithy, 310, continued 74-7, 1881—Dovey Belle, 84, built 67-9, 1876-*Dreaduol1ght, 146, built 66-12,1878—Dreadnought, 98, specially surveyed 74-3, 1877—Eagle Eyed, 99, continued 69-7, 1876-East. ward, 72, bailt 71-10,1881—Edith, specially surveyed 69-8, 1877—Edward John, 137, restored 75-8, 1883— Eigen, 135, restored 72-8, 1880—*Eleanor, 69, omitted .—*Eleanor and Jane, 74. specially surveyed 74-8, 1882-Eliza Francis, 62, specially surveyed 70-8, 1878 —Eliz'B and Mary, 56, continued 74-5.1879—Elizabeth 'Davies, 64, continued 69-7, 1876—*Elizabeth Jane, 152, restored 76-6, 1882—Elizabeth Stevens, 205, built 71-11 1882—*Ellen, 68, omitted—*Ellen Anne, 95. built'66-12,1878—Ellen Beatrice, 87, built 65-12, 1877 —*Ellen Catherine, 129, continued 67-8, 1875—* Ellen Owen, 132, continued 69-8, 1877—*Emrna Alice, 84, built 67-12,1879—#Emrys, 93, ommitted—*Esther and Mary, 52, specially surveyed 72-8, 1880—Ethel Anne, 241, built 70-9,1879—Excelsior, 99, built 74-11,1885— Fairy, 229, continued 73-3, 1876—Fairy Belle, 101, built 72-9, 1881—Falcon, 53, omitted—Fanny Fother- gill, 179, built 65-12, 1877—General Nott, 298, con. tinued 75-5, 1880—Glad Tidings, 101, built 66-10, 1876 •—Glenalvon, 457, specially surveyed 75-4,1879—Glyn- aeron, 65, omitted—*Gowarian, restored 75-8, 1883— -o-walia, 118, restored 73-8, 1881—Gwladys, 164, built 63-12, 1875—Hannah, 243, built 62-9, 1871— ♦Hawendale, 130, specially surveyed 75, 1882—♦Hea- ther Bell, 258, continued 72-8, 1880—*Hedessa, 93, j restored 69-8,1877—*Heedful, 92, omitted—Helena, 93, continued 72-7, 1879—*Hetty Ellen, 159, con- tinued 70-6, 1876—*Hetty Mary, built 65-12, 1877— Hope, 287, restored 76-6, 1882—Hope, 56, restored 74-5,1879—J. W. A., 84, built 69-12, 1881—Idea, 87, specially surveyed 68-8, 1876—Idris, 90, continued 70.6, 1876-*Ifor, 110, specially surveyed 72-8, 1880 > —*Ina Lass, 33, built 71-12, 1883—Industry, 71, res- tored 73-6, 1879—integrity, 98, restored 69-8, 1877 —Ionian Belle, 160, continued 78-8, 1881—*Isabel, 186, built 65-12, 1877—Italian Hero, 134, built 62.12, 1874—Ivanhoe, 346, built 71-12, 1883—J. Llewellin, 161, built 69-12, 1881—James and Mary,86, continued 68-7,1875—Jane, 282, bnilt 69-10,1879—Jane Davies, 84, restored 74-7, 1881—Jane Ellen, 83, restored 73-7, 1880—Jane Griffiths, 58, specially surveyed 71-5, 1876—Jane Herbert, 135, continued 73-8, 1881—Jane Jones, 71, omitted—Jane Maria, 34, continued 75-7. 1882—Jane Morgans, 73, continued 68-7, 1875—Jane Owens, 96, restored 74.7, 1881-Jane Rowlands, 318, built 67-8; 1875—Jane Sophia, 89, omitted—*Janeand Mary, 78, specially surveyed 74-8,1882—John James, 78. continued 69-7, 1876—*John Pearce, 97, con- tinued 73-8, 1881—John William, 76, continued 71-6, 1877—John and Ann, 47, restored 75-9, 1884— #John and Mary, 98, specially surveyed 75-8, 1883— •Julianna, 80, built 64-12, 1876—Lady of the Forest, 67, restored 73-6, 1879-Laura, 199, continued 74-8, 1882—*Leab, 245, specially surveyed 74-3, 1877— aLeander,71, restored 75-8, 1883—Lerry, 33, built 71-9, 1880—Levant, 328, built 66.12, 1878—Lizzie Jane, 73, built 69-8, 1877—Lois, 395, built 68-10. 1878—*Louisa Ann, 99, continued 75-5,1880—Lovina. 93, omitted—M. A. Evans, 323, continued 75-7, 1882 —*Madona, 163, built 64-12, 1876—*Maelota, 84, buill 64-12, 1876—Magdalen Ann Sophia, 56, specially sur- veyed 74-7, 1881—*Major Cummins, 297, built 73-7 1880—Maid of Merian, 60, specially surveyed 73-2, 1875—*Major Nanny, 42, specially surveyed 69-7, 1876—Margaret Jane, 88, continued 69-6, 1875-Margaret Jones, restored 73-5, 1878— Marga.retta, 65, specially surveyed 73-7,1880--Maria, 101, specially surveyed 71-5, 1876—Maria Anna, 143 continued 71-8. 1879—*Martha, 98, restored 76-7, 1883—Martha, 208, specially surveyed 74.3, 1877- -Martha Jane, 40, continued 73-7, 1880—Martha Lloyd, 99, continued 72-6, 1879—Martha and Harriet, 140, built 74-12, 1876—# Martin, 73 restored, 75-9, 1884 — Marwood, 95, con. tinned 71-7, 1878—Mary, 346, restored 75-5, 1880- *Mary Ann, 44, continued 69-5,1874, omitted—#Mar3 Eliza, 67, specially surveyed 75-7,1882—Mary Evans 258, built 67-12, 1879—Mary Jones, 94, restorec 72-5, 1877—Mary Lloyd, 67, restored 74-8, 1882- aMary Sarah, 91, continued 71-7, 1878—Mary anc Alice, 83, restored 74-7, 1881—Mary Ellen, 97 built 72.10, 1882—*Marys, 63, restored 72.5, 1871 — Mediterranean, 99, built 67-12, 1879—Mela, 93 built 64-12, 1876—Meridian, 92, continued 68-7 1875-Messenger, 82, restored 72-8,1880—Miss Evans 97, specially surveyed 72-5, 1877—Montega, 316 continued 73.7, 1880-Mountain Lass, 107, omitted— Nanteos, 78, restored 73-8, 1881—Naomi, 206, buill 65-10, 1875-toNaphtali, 102, continued 72-5, 1877- Native, 85, continued 75-7, 1882—*Nive, 89, specially surveyed 73-6, 1879—*Nymph, 192, built 72-10 1882—Ocean Belle, 188, continued 70-7, 1877- :iOronsa, 159, built 64-12, 1876-Pacific, 94, con tinued 71-82, 1879—Patriot, 199, continued 75-3, 1878 —Philanthopist, 75, continued 68-7,1875—Philia, 232 continued 71-6, 1877—*Pleiades, 148, built 66.12 1878—Prima Donna, 130, continued 68-7, 1875- Prince Llewellyn, 286, continued 68.7, 1875— Priscilla, 163, built 66-12, 1878—Progress, 79 continued 73-7,1880—*Puella, 99, restored 68-8,1876— Rachel Lewis, 242, built 67-12, 1879—Rebecca, 202 built 66-12, 1878—Reform, 93, omitted—*Relalive specially surveyed 76-7, 1883—Resolute, 67, specially surveyed 70-5, 1875-Resolven, 151, bnilt 72-7, 1879—Retina, 156, continued 71-5, 1876—Retriever 183, built 65-12, 1877-Revwar, 137, restored 67-f 1875—Rheidol Queen, 182, built 65-12, 1877- Rheidol Vale, 89, built 73-4, 1877—Roseina, 91. specially surveyed 72-8, 1880—Roslaad, 241, buiH 70-10, 1880—Rowland Evans, 208, built 65-12 1877—Ruby, 88, specially surveyed 75-7, 1882- *Sarah Anne, 149, built 65-12, 1877—Sarah Bridget, 126, continued 70-8, 1878—Sarah Davies, 84, continued 71-7, 1878—Sarah and Mary, 75, omitted—#Scliillizzi, 88, omitted Sea. Queen, 184, built 67-12, 1879-ShoI1 Quilt, 459, built 73-5, 187S-Sir Robert Mc Clure. 197, built, 66-12, 1878—Sisters 99, continued 71-5,1876 -7-Solway, 177, built 68-13, 1881—Sophia and Emily, §8, built 73-11, 1S&t-Squirrel, 98 continued 73-7, 188C —Strata Florida, 26i omitted—Summer Cloud, 92, continued 73-7, 1880—*Susanna Knap, 174, continued 70-5, 1875- Sylph, 134, specially surveyed 72-8, 1880—*Syren, 200, continued 70-7, 1877—*Utopia, 184. continued 72-7, 1879—Velocity, 41, restored '73-5: 1878—Velocity, 65, specially surveyed 75-6, 1881— Viscata, 77, specially surveyed 74-7, 1881-Volunteer. 65,. restored 72-7, 1879—Waterloo, restored 76- —Wellington, 235, restored 72-8, 1880-Zin!!8.ra 194, built 66-12 1878—Zouave, 127, restored 76.9, 1885. Those marked (*) are New Quay vessels. With reference to the above, I beg to give notice that requirements for survey in the district, and communi- cations in relation thereto, if addressed to No. 10, Portland-street, Aberystwyth, will receive prompt attention. THOMAS BATEMAN, Surveyor to Lloyd's Register. Surveyor's Officc, Aberystwyth, 10th Nov., 1875.

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BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. + Friday, November, 12th. Before the Mayor (JOHN WATKINS, Esq.) UNCERTIFICATED PEDLAR. John Norman, for acting as a pedlar without a certificate, was fined 5s. and costs, or in default 1 4 dayS" imprisonment. Wednesday, November 17th. Before the Mayor (JOHV WATKINS, ESQ.),"PHILIP WILLIAMS, Es Q., JOHN DAVIES, ESQ., and THOMAS JONES, ESQ. ASSAULT BY A SAILOR, William Jones, mariner, Prospect-street, was summoned by John Cole, boatman, Thespian-street, for having assaulted him on the 11th inst. The comglainant said whilst he was putting out a rope from the Ko-fawr to a sh p on the day named Jones assaulted him. All he wanted was peace anu quietness."—Thomas Williams deposed to having seen the defendant strike the complainant a blow, which was not returned. There had been sum. high words between the parties —David Jenkins said the defendant took off his coat, but it was not with the view of fighting but of going to work.— The bench fined the defendant 5s and cost, or ill default fourteen days' hard labour at Cardigan. UNPKOVOKED ASSAULT. Joseph Lloyd, tailor, Llanbadarn-fawr, Davio Roberts, joiner, Cwmpadarn, Llanbadarn,and Job. ihomas, junior, l anjfynwent, were charged witi. having assaulted Colour Sergeant Meade on Monday evening. The complainant said he had been in the army on active service in India and the Crimea fo. tweuty one years; three medals had been awarded t aim. In company with hi& wife, together with Mr and Airs Harold Atwood, he was Wulking on tht road to Llanbadarn, ou the date above mentioned Whilst on the road they met the defendants who were in a drunken state. The young men jostleu against them very rudely, but no notice was taken ot the insuit. Near Llangawsai he was struck b) Lloyd on the forehead, ana knocked into tnehedge. On rising to defend himself Thomas came up to help ins assailant, though witness could not sweai that he actually struck him.—Harold Atwuod corro- borated the complainants evidence in every particu- lar, and added that the defendants were the mei. who committed the assault. Joseph Lloyd strueh sergeant Meade, whose head was subsequent!) bleeding severely.—A similar charge of assault wa preferred by the last witness against Joseph Lloyl. •iud David Roberts. The defendants struck him, and their conduct on the evening in question was disgraceful ill tne extreme.—aupt. Lloyd said n. he,.rd the defendants use very obscene language ai a liiti hour iu tile evening, aud hud this prosecutioi. not be. n taken out, he should have summoned th* offenders lor drunkenness.— I homas in his defenc- denied the charge of drunkenness, and added tha. uo man was drunk on live glasses of ale," a statement which elicited some lau-liter.—The bench considered the cases proved, and inflicted fines a follows :—Lloyd 10s and costs for drunkenness, and 2Us and costs or a month's hard labour for th. assault on Sergent Meade j Roberts was fined 10. and costs for drunkenness, and 10s and costs or a month's hard labour for the assault on Mr Atwood, while John Thomas was fined 10s and costs foi drunkenness. PROFANE SWEARING. David Morgans, junior, labourer, Poplar Row, was summoned by Supt. Lloyd on a charge of pro lane swearing, and the defendant's father appeared to answer the charge on account of his sou.— lht aetvice of the summons waa proved, and, on th application of Supt Lloyd, a warrant was issueu for Morgans' apprehension. LARCENY. Thomas Thomas, mariner, Prospect-street, was charged by Alderman Jones with having stolen a piece of beech-wood from the Saw mills at Kofavvi, on the 10th inst. P.C. Joseph (12) said he was OL duty on the morning in question, at about 2.3U a.m near the saw mill. He saw a man approaching thi yard trom cshipuuilders' How and a few minuter later he observed the defendant coming from the yard with a piece of timber under his arm. (,'Thi wood was produced). The prisoner said he hau picked up the wood, and thought there wasnohaim m taking it.—William Jones identified the stolen wood as Alderman Jones'property he valued itai fourpence.—Alderman Joues spoke to the prisoner's previous good cuaracier, but sta.ed that So muot. wood was stolen that it was his intention to prese- cute in any instance where the offence couid IR proved.— ihe bench sentenced the prisouer to 46 hours imprisonment. YOCTHFOL EMBEZZLKMENT. Charles Lewis, maker's assistant in the employ of Mr Dan Bishup, confectioner, Pier-street, wa" charged with having embezzled the sum of 2s 61A from his master. The prosecutor said the prisonei had been in his employ as errand boy for about ttn weeks. A month ago he did not bring in the ful, amount of money, but retained part of it for his own use. On Monday he took out five shilhug:, worth of confectionary. During the course of tht day he told the lad to deliver a shillings worth 91 ginger nuts, and he went out for that pmpose Lewis never returned with the money for the ginger nuts, or with tne balance of goods sOld from his basket. The sum of 2s 7td was missing besides other sums, which he nad not mentioned. He had learnt since that the prisoner had spent the .one) in drink, but he should not have prosecuted him ii Lewis had not spread unfounded reports that he hau ill-treated him.—The bench sentenced the prisonei to two months hard labour, as he was convicted for one months imprisonment in July last. NEIGHBOURS' SQUABBLE. Anne Lewis, mariner's wife, High-street Court, surrmoued Margaret Lewis, an ostler's wife residing in High-street, for having assaulted her on Friday- — Ihe bench said the complainant had" uffered o" bodily injury, and they fined defendant accordingly 2s 6d and costs, SCHOOL BOARD OFFENCES. The following are the names of the persons sum- moned by Mr J. W. Thoums, clerk to the school board, and the penalties inflicted for having neglec- ted to send their children to school:—Anne Hays, fined Is, John Evans, fined Is, H. Morris, fined Is, Patrick Murphy, fined Is, I homas Davies, fined 2s, William Morris, fined Is, Richard Jones, fined Is, John Jones, fined 2s 6d, William Hughes and William Jones, withdrawn.

ABBRYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL. ♦— A D meeting of the Council was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday, under the presidency of the Mayor (John Watkins, Esq.). There were also present the ex-mayor (Mr Philip Williams), Aldermen Jones and RDA.VIES; Councillors Thomas H. Jones, John Rees, Oeorge Green, J. P. Jones, John Jones ^BRIDGE End)* 'Thomas Griffiths, Thomas Daviee, J«hn Jones (Gre;a.*»; Darkgate-streety; and Messrs W. H. Ihomas (town clerk), David Jones (borough accountant), Z. Humphreys (town surveyor) and Da.vid Lloyd. T HE, minutes of the last meeting were read AND conf li med. V 8.rÍous bills were laid before the council and were ord( ircd to be paid. I SETPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. TIle following report was read and adopted. A LUG eting of this committee was convinced for half- past tB) 1 of the 15th inst., on Rofawr. Mr. Thomas Jones's application for aditional groun d .—It is unanimously agreed to recommend that Mr ID iomas Jones's application for an additional piece lof ground be granted, viz 70 feet frontage from the r >i< ace already granted, runing parallel with the road f rom the Steamer's stores towards Graiggoch, and ^rithin 30 feet to Graiggoch garden wall, and to exte In d 100 feet in depth westward, making with the piec e ALREADY granted 370 feet in front, and extend 100 fe et in depth towards the sea for the whole length, the" hole at an annual ground rent of 14t. 14a., with a lea « a for 75 years. Mr Thomas Doughton's application for ground to erect < i Smith*s shop*—It is unanimously agreed to re- com MI md that Mr. Thomas Doughton's application for A, p iece of ground to erect a smith S shop and yard be g ra nted, viz 30 feet in front, parallel with the roa..1 ) 'unning direct from Custom-house street to Ro TAW r on part of the ground where his present wc ocV 3n smithy is siua.ted, and to extend from front to bat ck westward 30 feet, at the annual ground rent ls. per foot frontage, or IT. 10s., in all..vith a ieatse for 75 years. The smithy to be erected of Jto nei or bricks, roof of slates. I REPORT OF THE HARBOUR COMMITTEE. I The report of the Harbour Committee was as mder :— A In eeting of this committee was held on the 11th inst. Present: Mr John Watkins (mayor), Messrs rhoma s Jones, Richard Roberts, John DMies, David. Roberts, George Green, J. Jones, Bridge End [ocwnrej ter), also Messrs J. J. Atwood (corporation Z. Humphreys (borough surveyor), and ChoiBm| Bateman. Sinking the Bed of the River Tstwyth and Ground or proposed Camber.—It was unanimously agreed to ;ive Mr Thomas Bateman permission to sink the bed ,f the river Ystwyth, upwards from the present lovol if the river Rheidol to the entrance of his proposed }ambsr, also that tho ground granted for the con- itruction of the Camber be also sunk to the level of he bed of the Ystwyth, with a slight incline there- rom towards the eastern end of the Camber, provided 10 deviation be made from the present course of the 'iver Ystwyth, all to be done at Mr T. Bateman's ex- lense. Also that Mr Thomas Bateman shall have 2 years rom the commencement of his lease, to form his lompany, and decide as to whether he will proceed with the Patent Slip and Camber, and 3 years more to complete the whole works, failing which the ground md all erections thereon to become the property of the council free of all claims. That the whole of the intended works be con- structed under the supervision, and to the entire satisfaction, of your Harbour Committee. Mr Philip Williams proposed, Mr T. H. Jones seconded, and it was carried that the report be adopted. THE FIRE ENGINE. Mr Jones (Bridge End) mentioned that the com- mittee would report on this a fortnight hence. DRAINAGE. The Mayor said the next matter on the agenda i paper was to execute contracts with Mr William Edwards and Messrs David and John Jones for con- structing sewers in Shipbuilder's-row, High-street, And Prospect-street. Mr T. Davies, referring to the plan, contended that J feet would be sufficiently deep to excavate, the cellars would then be drained it was unnecessary to go down 11 ft. 6 in. He moved that the execution of ohe contracts be delayed. Mr Green seconded the motion. Mr Jones (Bridge End) and the Corporation Solici- bor complained of the waste of time caused by such trivolous abjections. Alderman Jones urged the that matter shonld be carefully examined. A long conversation ensued respecting this subject, he details of which have been fully reported on previous occasions. Mr Griffiths ultimately moved the execution of the Jon tracts. Mr P. Williams seconded the motion, which was adopted. ACTION AGAINST THE CORPORTION. It was resolved that the Corporation Solicitor, Mr f. J. Atwood, be instructed to defend the action for £ 30, commenced by Messrs Murray and Thomas, architects, of Liverpool, against the corporation for alleged damage done to plans forwarded by them, ot iew houses at one time intended to be erected in Victoria Terrace. Mr John Jones (Bridge End) proposed, and Mr T. d. Jones seconded, the above resolution. THE HARBOUR. Mr Green gave notice that at the next meeting of ,he council he should move the entire cessation of all vorks at the Harbour, until a complete system 01 jlans had been prepared and approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

j At the Machynlleth Board of Guardians, on Wednesday, a letter was read from the Local Government Board expressly stating that Medical Officers of Unions are prohi- bited from employing unqualified assistants, [ even as their deputies in vaccinating paupers. 1 Stich assistants must be registered medical practitioners. l A determined attempt at suicide took » place at Tregaron on Tuesday. A man named EVANS plunged into the river,with the view of drowning himself. Rescue, however, I was quickly at hand, and the unfortunate man, who made a similar attempt some time ago, has been confined in the United Counties Lunatic Asylum at Carmarthen. Miss EDITH WYNNE, the famed Welsh vocalist, was married at the Chapel Royal, Savoy, on Tuesday, to Mr. ÅVIET AGABEG. After the ceremony the Rev. ROBERT JONES, Vicar of All Saints, Rotherhithe, a valued friend of the happy couple, addressed to each a few words of congratulation and counsel. The kindly speech of the vicar was expressed in most felicitous terms, the bride being referred to as the cherished daughter of the Welsh nation. The law of the realm provides penalties against "profane swearing" with a list of fines which may be imposed upon those who contravene the statute, the several amounts being proportioned according to tho social rank of the defendant. The law does not appear, however, to have been enforced locally with any frequency or stringency, and the appearance of such a prosecution in the cause list of the court on Wednesday, was the subject of general remark. Friday was the "Morrow of S. Martin," when the ancient ceremony of pricking the names of the high sheriffs was observed with the customary formalities. The usual course is, we believe, to appoint the name of the gentleman who heads the list of his county, and the honours this year are therefore likely to fall to the lot of Captain WILLIAMS, of Wallog. Mr. VAUGHAN DAVIES, of Tany- bwlch, has discharged the duties of this honourable office in a manner which redounds to the credit both of himself and the county, and his successor cannot do better than: follow his admirable example. The Llanbadarn road has been in a dis- graceful state almost nightly, according to 1 the testimony of those who necessarily c traverse it at late hours, owing mainly to 1 a gang of drunken roughs who do not i scruple to insult and even seriously injure quiet passengers. Such an unprovoked assault case was heard before the magistrates: on Wednesday. We are glad to know that I Superintendent LLOYD is taking energetic steps to abolish the nuisance, and no doubt the justices will vindicate the public rights: by the infliction of heavy punishments upon convicted offenders. The Carmarthen Board of Guardians met on Saturday, and a topic was mentioned which is certain to arouse considerable at- tention, more especially as the Good Templars number many adherents in the Principality. The chairman, Mr. J. LEWIS PHILLIPS, stated that information had been given to him to the effect that no alcoholic drinks had been used in the Wrexham workhouse during the past three years, milk having been substi- tuted. The chairman added that he saw no reason why such a course should not be adopted at Carmarthen. The suggestion was immediately taken up by one of the members of the Board, who proposed (the post of Medical Officer being vacant) that no candidate should be elected who would not agree to carry the system into operation. The acting medical officer, who, it was understood, was a candidate for the appoint- ment, agreed to consider the effects of this proposal. Dissentients, as JOHN STUART MILL said, afflicted with the malady of thought, who think out a question on its merits, can scarcely fail to perceive the in- consistency of this last phase of the teetotal question. Formerly total abstainers pro- claimed loudly that alcholic drinks were not proper beverages, but were permissible for invalids. Now, if we infer rightly from the medical officer being asked to bind himself in the manner indicated, the temperance party appear to deny the use of stimulants even to the sick. It is quite unnecessary to state that we have no desire to champion drunkenness, but how do these irreconci- leables account for alcohol being found on the earth ? The abuse of a thing does not abolish its use. A proposal was made in the editorial columns of the Observer a fortnight ago, that, seeing the enormous strides which rival 0 Welsh watering-places had lately made in providing amusements for visitors, Aberyst- wyth should share in the general advance by constructing a skating rink. We are glad to hear that the suggestion was taken up by some enterprising gentlemen in the town, who wrote forthwith to the Roller Skating Company, Limited, on the subject. A reply was speedily received, to the effect that the Company were not at present inclined to ex- tend their operations, in the direction, at least, of erecting further skating rinks on their own responsibility. The letter added, however, that some of the directors of the Company had for their private benefit pur- chased concessions with the view of pushing this branch of the scheme. Further corres- pondence ensued, and this week Mr WILD, one of the directors above-mentioned, wrote as follows :—" In connexion with a friend or two I am probably about to construct rinks at two or three places, for which I have bought the concessions, and Aberystwyth is one of them. I shall not decide absolutely as to Aberystwyth until I have seen the place, and approved it, and for this purpose I and a friend will be at your town early next week." We cordially hope that the project may be successful, as no doubt a rink would rapidly become a lucrative property. During the winter the establishment might fairly be expected fully to pay its expenses, and during the season the patronage of both visitors and townspeople would ensure a re- munerative balance sheet.

lDtøtrttt JUUJJ5. LLANFAIRCLYDOGAU. SCHOOL BOARD.—The Lords of the Committee of ,he Privy Council on Education have issued an order ior the tormation of a school board in this parish. LAMPEi'ER. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE.—The Eldon Scholarship, vacated by Mr. J. W. Rese, B.A., has been awarded .0 MLr. Benjamin H. Jones, of 'falley. The Martha Aore Theological Scholarship, vacated by the Rev. William Pascal Davies, B. A., has been awarded to jlr. Philip Maddocks, of Cardiff. LLANDYSSUL. MARKET FAIR.-This fair was held on Tuesday, meU attended by farmers and pig-dealers; prices uowever, were not so high as usual, especially for fat pigs, which realised from 10s to 10s 6d per score tean do., from 25s to 35s each; litters from 15s to Ids each. ST. DOGMELL'S DROWNING.—A telegram received at this place by Mr. J. Richards, Cwmuegwell, states that Mr. John <iivans, of Cwm, St. Doginells, has been washed over- board on a voyage from ;Sunderland to Plymouth. Mr. Evans was between 50 and 60 years of age, a jobcr and indusdrious man, and a member ot the Japtist Church at Blaenywaun. He leaves a family of three Children to mourn his loss. FISHGUARD. A terrible gale of wind from the north-east was ex- perienced here on Sunday afternoon, and thret; vessels ware stranded on Uoodwick Sands. The life- JOdot Sir Edward Perrots, belonging to the National .uiteboat Institution, promptly proceeded to tha aiu A the shipwrecked crews through a tearful sea, a.ad saved tue whole of them. Sne also brought a aUore -He crew ot tho the smack Laura. The total number jf lives saved was 16. The conduct of the coxswain *nd crew of the lifeboat was excellent. NEWCASTLE EMLYN. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES.—The collectors of the local committee having finished their house- "o-house" collection, the committee met to make up ohe books last week, when the sum of X28 was hand- led to the treasurer to be sent to the authorities aL Aoerystwyth, in aid of the Sustentation Fund. PETTY SESSIONS.—Friday, Nov. 12th, before E. C. j^itzwilliams, O. H. Jones, and M. O. M. Lloyd, Esqrs. j at tie (Straying.—P.C. John Jones charged Jonn Joshua, Bryneithyn, Thomas Davies, Khydiau- oach, James, Griffiths, Sychbant, Llanaytnog, md Thomas Thomas, Pantywaun, Llangeler, witu .laving allowed their cattle to stray on the turnpike .oad in the abovd parish, on the yth inst. Each de- fendant was fined 6d for each animal, and costs. Drunkenness.-P.C. Thomas Jones (25), of Adpar, charged Samuel HughesJ of Abergwili, Carmarthen- shire, with having oeen drunk and disorderly at Ad- jar on the 11th inst. Defendant was lined 5s. anu oosts, in default 14 days in Cardigan Gaol with hard .abour.—P.S. John Thomas charged John Davies, farmer, Penbryn, with having been drunk at New- jastle Emlyn on the 23rd nit. DefenJant was fined 10s. and costs. Highivay Offence.-Thomas Williams,Pantygwiddil, Llangeler, the Carmarthenshire District Highway surveyor, charged David Evans, of Maespwil, and Samuel Davies, of Pantywaun,with having obstructed »nd interfered with a certain gutter in the parish of Penboyr, then under the charge of the complainant. Defendants having appeared and pleaded guilty, were fined 6d. each. CARMARTHEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. J. Lewis Phillips presided at the ordinary meeting of the board on Saturday,-The Chairman said he had been informed by the clerk of the Wrexham board of guardians that no beer or spirits had been used at the workhouse of that Union during the last three years. Milk was used instead. He thought that might also be done at Carmarthen, and he asked Mr. W. Lloyd, the act- ing medical officer, to think the matter over before that day fortnight. Mr. Lloyd promised to do so. Mr. Williams, of Llanguning, said if Mr. Lloyd did not consent to adopt the Wrexham system he would propose at the next meeting th it the board adver- tise for a medical officer who would do so. It was then agreed, at the suggestion of Mr. Williams, that the lioard should not advertise for a medical officer, and that the appointment be made at the next meeting. It was stated that Mr. Lloyd was the only applicant for the office.-On the motion of Mr. Williams, Llangunning, seconded by the Rev. Latimer M. Joues, it was agroed that a sum of X20 be paid to Mr. John Evans. late relieving officer for the Car- marthen district, for his extra services during- some time past in connection with the attendance at school of pauper children. Mr. Evans having thanked the board, and promised to assist hill suc- cessor in the office, the meeting terminated. ABERAERON. Mr Thomas Pugh, solicitor, of this town, has been recently appointed a commissioner to administer oaths in the High Court of Judicature. A HARE CAPTURED BY A Sow.-A servant girl at Penrhiwdruch, a farm occtipiod by Mr John Jones, was going recently into a field adjoining the house in order to pen a sow in its sty, when she saw the animal wilh a hare in its month. She tried to take the hare away, but failed as the sow turned upon her, and refused to give up possession of its prey. The sow ultimately ate the whole of the game excepting the hinder part. THE WEATHER. This neighbourhood has experienced very heavy rains of late, accompanied by severe gales. The storm on Saturday and Sunday was terrific in its intensity. Its strength may easily be imagined by the following fact. The van belong- to Daniel James, carrier between this place and Aberystwyth, which stood opposite his house on Sunday night, was carried to the road and there overthrown, by the force of the tempest. The van was of course damaged, but happily no serious casualty affecting life has been reported here. AERON" LODGE.—Mr Gold, a faithful member a sincere friend, and an undefatiga lie supporer, of Templarism, was, on the event of his marriage, pre- sented with a handsome edition of the The Temper- ance Reformation: Its claims upon the Christian church" by the above lodge. The assistance which Mr Gold has rendered to the cause cannot be too highly praised, ind by the members of the order and the lodge took advantage of the occasion of his marriage, to manifest their sentiments of respect and esteem. TOWYN. WILD GEESE.—A flock of wild geese, thirteen in number, How over Towyn on Sunday. The wind blew a perfect kurricane at the time, and the birds were scarcely ably to "steer clear" of the chimney pots. The flock departed in the direction of the Marshes, between the town and Aberdovey.. LUNAR RAINBOW.—A partial lunar rainbow. Was visible over the sea, in the direction of the o.w., on Sunday evening.. STORM AND FLOODS.—A great storm of wina ana rain prevailed at Towyn on Saturday an(* ?n The rain came down in torrents the embankment of the river Dysynin at Cilcemmes broke, and the lowlands became immudated. Owners of horses, cattle, and sheep were compelled to employ men in order to drive the animals to shelter on Sunday morning, as fears were entertained that they might be swept away by the force of the flood. Gates and shutters were broken by the force of the tempest. I BAD A A weU lsnowft ppfrct&aan csiding not one hundred miles from Towyn, hiving had a hard weoks work trudging through mn 1 i"<l mire in quest of gam", wont t,n -h "o '1 ubttiredj or it may be the sermon was (different to the w j dry." However, ho fell into ihe arms of Morpheus and donbtless the thoughts of the past crossed his T mind whilst in this happy state. Suddenly the 2 sleeper ejaculated" Mark Cock," to the intense astonishment of the startled minister and excited E congregation. The words wore sufficiently audible 1 for all present to hear. As may be easily imagined the head of the sleeper during the remainder of the service was like poor Black loe.-bending low." LAMPETER. THE FLOODS.—On account of the recent heavy J rain and storms, the meadows oh the banks of the river Teify, in this neighbourhood, were completely covered with water of considerable depth. A quantity] of trees were also uprooted, and no doubt the farmers will sustain great losses. ] LLANWNEN. 1 THE RESTORATION OF THE PARISH CHURCH.— 1 The Incorporated Societv for Promoting the Enlarge- ment, Building, and Repairing of Churches and Chapels have made a grant towards restoring the parish churoh of Llanwnen. CARDIGAN. THE DAY AFTER THE FAIR.—On Thursday, the 11th inst., at the Guildhall, before the Mayor, Messrs T. Edwards, and John Thomas.—Jeremiah Jones, Verwick; David Augustus, and Enoch Davies, Car- digan, were charged with having been drunk on the previous night. The charges were proved by P.S. Nicholas Davies and P.C. Evan Griffiths, and the defendants were mulcted in the penalty of 5s. each including costs. The money was paid. Intelligence was received in this town last week from St. Helena, respecting the death of Capt. Evan Thomas, of William street, who was part owner and commander of the vessel Duke of Northumber- land." Capt. Thomas, who was well-known and much respected in Cardigan, arrived and went 0'; shore at the above named Island on the 12th ult.; on the 16th he died, and on the following day he was in- terred with much respect and sympathy at a church- yard about three miles in the interior of the country, the funeral being attended by a large number of captains then in port. The deceased was 36 years of age. FOUNDERING OF A VESSEL IN THE BAY.—During the violent storm that visited this coast on Sunday a schooner laden with coal, and bound from Glasgow to Cardiff, was driven—in spite of all efforts on the part of the crew—on the rocks known as Cerigdun, on the Pembrokeshire side of the mouth of Cardigan Harbour. The sea ran fearfully high at the time. The vessel was carried sideways towards the rocks, where she was soon nearly capsized by the force of the sea, the tops of the masts being brought into close proximity to the rocks on the shore. The crew— four in number-having crept along the masts, were rescued from their perilous position by the aid of ropes, &c. The master, Mr. William Finch, is a native of Saint Dogmell's, a village on the coast within a mile of the scene of the wreck. The mate was injured and is under medical treatment. A cor- respondent writes as follows :-About four o'clock on Sunday afternoon, during the heavy gale which then blew from the N.N. West, information reached the Coastguard Station at Dogmell's that a schooner was in distress running for Cardigan Bay. The orew of the life-boat were immediately assembled, as were also the volunteers of the rocket apparatus, the latter being dragged a considerable distance by men, women, and children, before the arrival of the horses. On arriving at the scene of the disaster it was found the vessel had gone ashore at Quaybach, under Pen- rhyn Castle, the waves making a complete breach over her. In striking, the vessel had heeled over towards the rocks, with the lower yard arm resting thereon, over which, assisted by tkose on shore, the crew of four men, had managed to leave the vessel, and were saved by means of some life-belts and lines, taken from the life-boat house by persons residing at farms in the neighbourhood. The schooner proved to be the "Alberta," of this port Capt.William Finch, St. Dogmell's. She was of 90 tons burden, and was built at Aberystwyth in 1861. She left Glasgow on che morning of tha 6th inst., with a cargo of gas coal for Cardiff, valaed at 150t., she experienced a severe gale of wind of the same evening, and receiving some iajnry on Snnday morning, put into Belfast for re- pairs, from which place she sailed on Monday. From this time urtil Sunday, with the exception of some shelter at Kingston,the "Alberta" was beating about, baffled by repeated changes of wind, until at last about 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, the wind blowing a perfect gale, the ship was found to be rapidly making water, at the same time shipping repeated heavy seas, being at the time, by calculation, about 25 miles N.E. of the Bishops. The water still con- tinuing to gain, at 2 p.m. a consultation was held with the crew, and it was decided to bear up and run the ship to some place with the view of endeavouring to save life, being then, it was supposed, about seven miles from Cardigan Head, and the vessel being driven rapidly on a lee shore and night coming in. In about twenty minutes, land was sighted, which turned out to be Cardigan Head, and she was run as near as possible to QuajHbtfcH, br the life.boat house, being the only place available at the then state of the tide. The crew were all on shore about twenty min- utes after the ship struck, and every attention waa paid theib by the inhabitants. The vessel ismtedi. ately broke up, and on Monday morning there was nothing to be seen of the ill-fated craft, but her oroken timber scattered among the rocks, and for a considerable distaLce on the beach towards Cardigan. The Alberta" was insured in the Newqnky Club for MOl. It is stated that the sea in the bay was never before seen in such terrific fury, consequent Upon the rapid change of wind from the S. E. Wh#n first seen reaching the point to wherfttateg^toajci, the waves were fairly beating over the- '^AiM^Mfta top- mast, completely submerging her, and iSld 06ly wop- der is that she bore up so long as'was the case. Most of the effects of the crew have been lost, and but a small portion of the cargo has been washed ashore. THE FLOODs.-OWing to the continued havy raiiia, and spring tides, the houses in many parts of the town are flooded to the extent of nearly two feet. Ori. Sunday morning, the river at high water rolled with immense waves, which beat with great fury on the banks on either side. Llechryd Bridge has been entirely submerged for some days, causing great in. convenience. On Tuesday about middle day, an ex- ceedingly heavy storm of rain set in, accompanied by thunder, which continued for some time, and com- pletely flooded some of the streets. NARROW ESCAPE.-On Monday last, as a Iitfty boy was carrying a gun down Pendre, being entrusted to do so by a goitlemnn who had been out shooting, another lad endeavoured to take the weapon from him. In doing so it fell to the ground and exploded. Sexeral persons being about at the time it was anti- cipated that many had been hurt; but such, happily, proved not to be the case, although three or four boys were separately hit by the shots. A young man, however, received several shots in his arm, and another had his hat riddled. The principal damage was done to the shop front of Mr Alfred Webb, jeweller, about sixteen panes of glass having been broken. A NEW WAY OF DOING BUSINESS.—At the Petty Sessions held on the 8th inst., before the Mayor, Messrs T. Edwards, J. Thomas and T. Harries.—Mr W. P. Evans, solicitor, applied for a temporary trans- fer of a license of the Brynbwa Arms, the certificate having been held by the late tenant, who at the time she took it out was under notice to quit, and had since done so, but wilfully withheld the certificate and roiused to produce it. On that occasion Mr Evans argued that the magistrates had power to grant the application by endorsing a copy of the certificate pro- duced by the magistrates' clerk which was done, no remark or objection being made by either of the magistrates. The transfer was then granted for a week, namely until Monday last, when a permanent transfer could be made, Mr Evans at a suggestion of the bench themselves, agreeing to re-imbnrse the late tenant of the house for any expense she had been put to. On the faith of these proceedings the present tenant lodged the license money with the excise authorities.—On Monday last, before the same bench of magistrates on the matter coming on for the final transfer, the mayor suddenly discovered that the copy of the certificate which they had endorsed was not a true copy, as the clerk could only speak to it, to the best of his judgment and belief, and the matter was adjourned until Tuesday for consideration. On Tues- day, Mr W. P. Evans again contended that his view of the case was right, and that in all superior courts, affidavits and declarations were taken by deponents to the best of their knowledge and belief and received by the judges as good evidence. The magistrates had actually without any question signed the temporary transfer, and endorsed upon the very copy of the license they now refused as evidence, but if it was evidence then it must be evidence now. Mr Evans stigmatized the matter as alegal quibble the reasons for which were best known to the magistrates themselves. The magistrates admitted they had been perhaps too hasty in granting the temporary license on the certi. ficate produced but the law distinctly stated a true copy," and 14 days notice should also be given prior to the regular quarterly meeting. Mr Evans said that only applied when a person holding a certifi- cate sought to transfer it themselves, but in tins the certificate was wilfully withheld. ae mayor still holding to his opinion the beuch transfer, and Mr Evans gave notice of appeal at Quarter Sessions. BARMOUTH. SCHOOL BOARD, FRIDAY, 12th^nst ^-Present Messrs Charles Williams, Lewis Le ^a William William Morris. Masters^P «MuSchooi. —Several applications were rece:ivei1 ;t°r this post. Mr W. Evans, near Aberys11 y > ?Yas sdected. Mr Evans will commence his duties forthwith, at a salary of = £ 55 with an advance provided the inspector's report be satisfactory. Barmouth School.- The clerk was instructed to advertise for an ex-pupil teacher or an assistant master for the Barmouth school in place of Miss Willet, resigned. Precept.— A precept WM issued to meet the current expenses to March 25th, next. The precept due September last being still unpaid, the clerk was instructed to give notice to the overseers to pay the same immediately, and should they not comply, payment thereof would beinforced forthwith. Attendance Officer.—A month's netice waa given to this officer to resign. Fines.— Several finesjare due for non-attendance at school, and many are still unpaid; the clerk was instructed to attend the next justice's meeting to enforce payment. MACHYNLLETH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. + The fortnightly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr R. Gillart There were also present Messrs Owen Daniel anc 771 n Evan<« (vice rhv>raen), Thoma Owen, Ri,.har Williams, Rowland Morgan, Hugh Hughes, Morgan Edwards, jo .n .Lt.. rg .n, nugh HiVa s, John iJaviefc the Rev D. Morgan, and D. Evans (assistant clerk) The minutes of the last meeting were read and coubmed.

THE PRINCE OF WALES' JOURNEY. On Saturday the Prince of Wales, accompanied by the member* of his suite, and Sir Philip Wode- house, Governor of Bombay, arrived at Poonah. His Royal Highness was received at the railway station by General Staveley, accomptnied by a brilliant staff and a number of high officials. A large force of European and native troops were assembled under arms, and paid the usual military honours to his Royal Highness. The line of route from the station to the Government House was splendidly decoraied. The tritimpli,.i arches were numerous and effective. There wai an immense concourse of natives, and the Prince met with an enthusiastic and loyal reception on all sides. On Sunday the Rev Mr Duckworth celebrated divine service in the house. l'he Prince paid a visit later with Sir B. Frere and the Rev Mr Duckworth to the Poonah Church. No decision is yet arrived at respecting the future. On Monday the Prince of Wales, escorted by a brilliant suite, held a review of the troops. Two European and seven native regiments of infantry, with two and a half battericsef artillery, were on the ground. There were no maneavres, the prince simply passing along the line, and the troops afterwards marching past. Lord Charles Bores- ford was thrown from his horse, but was not seriously hurt. Future movements are still undecided, owing to the cholera prevailing in the Madras presidency.

GENERAL NEWS. The trial of the Wainwrights will take place on Monday next, at the Central Criminal Coart, before Chief-Justice Cockburn. Mr W. E. Forster was on Saturday elected Lord Rector of Aberdeen University by 377 votes over 145 for Lord Lindsay. We have to announce the death of Georgiana Lady Crofton, at Mote Park, Roscommon. Her ladyship was the third daughter of Henry William first Marquis of Anglesea, and was born August 29th, 1800. She married October 19th, 1833, Ed- ward, second Lord Crofton, by whom, who died on December 27th, 1869, she had issue—Edward Henry Churchill, the present peer, and three other sons and a daughter Thomas Carlyle, says an American paper, loses nothing of his raspiness of manners in old age. He recently dined with a neighbour, and was so an- noyed at the table by a loquacious busybody, who discoursed on art, that he refused to enter into con- versation, and at the end of the dinner suddenly said to his host, "For Heaven's aake, put me in a room by myself, and give me a pipe!"

BIRTHS. On the 8th inst., the wife of Mr Evan James, Gors- fach, near LJangwyryfon, of a son. On the 8th inst., the wife of Mr David Ellis, Blaen- owmins, Llangwyryfon, of a son. On the 6th inst., the wife of Mr W. Evans, auctioneer, Pantycroy, Llandyssul, of a son. On the 13th inst., the wif« of Mr Richard T. Davies, Llettyawyn, near Llangwyryfon, of a son. On taifr inst., the wife of Mr Henry Wright, pl??t^f,1^t,^l?ngxl-X.-C<renddyn. ot a daughter. On the llth m^t^, at Qainton, Worcestershire, the wife of H. A. Moore, of a son. MARRIAGES. inst., at Bangor Teifi pariah church, hyv the Rev J. Sinnett, vicar, Mr John George, f>efl'rallt Fachnog, to Miss Mary Jones, Troed- On the 17th inst., by licence, at Llanddewi Aberarth, by the Rev Henry Morgan, Vicar, David Davies, and Hanah Bees, one a groom and the other a housekeeper to the Vioar for many years. On the 15th inst., by licence, at the Calvinistio Methodist Chapel, Newtown, Montgomershire, by the Rev T. J. Weldon, B.A., Festiniog, Mr Thomas < Hamer Jones, Pantmawr, Bettws, to Jane, second daughter of the late Mr Richard Lewis, Aberbechon, Newtown. On the 9th inst., at the Parish Church of West Lexam, Norfolk, by the Rev G. Winter M.A., rector of Litcham and East Lexham, William John, only son of William Kerr, Esq., of Maesmor, Denbighshire, to Jean Harriet Alice, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Colville, Esq., of Annfield, near Stirling, N.B., and stepdaughter of E. F. Coulson, Esq., õt Cors.y-Gedol, Merioneth, North Wales. On the 10th inst., at Llangwyryfon parish church, by the Rev M. Evans, vicar, Richard Evans, Rhandir, to Margaret Williams, Llwyniorwerth-bach. Llan- gwyryfon. On the 18th inst., at Newcastle-Emlyn, before the registrar, Mr David Jones, King's Head Hotel, Llandysanl, to Mrs Jones, Plough," of the same place. On the 16th inst., at the Baptist Chapel, LlanwtrYd, by the Rev H. C. Williams, Corwen, and in the pre- sence of the Registrar, the Rev John Pickering, Coodpoeth, Wrexham, to Laura, second daughter of Mr John Davies, Llanwrtyd House, Lianrytyd (formerly of this town). On the 1st inst., at Yspytty Ystwith parish church, by ths Rev T. Lloyd, vicar, John Benjamin, of Pantrhydygroes, to Sarah Morgan, of Blaen-March* Nant, Yspytty Yatwyth. On the 9th inat., at Pontrhrydfendigaid MethodIst Chapel, by the Rev Thomas Bowen, in the presence of the registrar, Mr Joseph Morgan, John Harries, of Bronmwyn, to Jane James, Rhydfendigaid. On the 10th inst., at Tregaron, Mr Charles Jones, Ffosyllan, Llanbadarn-odwyn, to Miss Eleanof Morgan, Cametfawr, Tregaron. On the 15th inst., at Towyn, Merionethshire, 30 John Wynne, to Miss Laura Williams, Brynpys. On the 18th inst., by the Rev T. Jones, B.A-j George Henry Rice, Inspector of Agents Assurance Company, to Catherine Harries* Prince of Wales Cardigan. DEATHS. On the 9th inst., after 9 years' illness, aged 79 David Isaac, Ty-ar-y-mynydd, Llangwyry f Jn> On the 10th inst., at^ Llandyssul, Mr EdWJ» Ambrose Jones (" Edeyrn,") ^f«d 32 years, On the 2nd October, aged 31 years, at India, Mr Richard Evama, fourth son of the late 10 Rowland Evans, Morben-issaf, near Machynlleth. On the 10th inst., at bt. Andrew's, Glamorganshire' the Rev John Morgan, Rector of the parish, aged 7^* On the 16th inst., aged 45 years, Miss Margafet Edwards, Shop, Llangwyryfon. it41x18 631(1 year, Mr Henry P&rtf proprietor of the Newtown and Welshpool Express. ifl deeply regretted Olivia Jane, ag0(* T. dauShter of Mr William Lowe, school- a k L,anafan, Crosswood.. vn the 9th inst., aged 17 years, Anne Jane, seoon<* daughter of Mr Jones, Brynganwy, Llanwrin.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1875. THE DOLGELLEY PARLIAMENT HOUSE. The public meeting which was held recently at Dolgelley respecting the fate of OWAIN GLYNDWR'S Parliament House has drawn general attention to that ancient building. During the past few years great improvements have been made in the town, though much still remains to be achieved in the way of* sanitary reform.. At no very remote period CARLYLE'S description of Bury St. Edmund's in the twelfth century— "dung heaps lying quiet at most doors," "would have been applicable in many cases, we fear, to the intricate, tortuous streets of Dolgelley. With commendable public spirit, however, the inhabitants of the town 1 have resolutely banished such biota from th 'ir midst, and, having realised the truth of the maxim that the health of the people is a supreme law, they may be trusted to carry on the good work they have so laud- ably begun. It is only necessary to visit Dolgelley to realise the thoroughly creditable improvements which have been made; aud at present its appearance mny fairly challenge comparison with many Welsh towns of equal siz;j. [n the course of the alterations it became evident that it might be necessary to demolish the old building which tradition asserts to have been the place where OWAIN GLYNDWR convened his Parliament some months after his coronation at Machynlleth. The entire district is rich in legends of the spirited warrior who opposed so gallant a defence to the English soldiers of Henry IV. and Harry of Monmouth. It istrue, indeed, that the military operations of the Cymry were not confined to the neighbourhood, for at various periods GfANDWR led his men over the major part of the Principality, besieging Cardiff and sacking Ruthin, and carrying fire and sword from the shores of Cardigan Bay far over the borders of Worcestershire. Still Dolgelley is peculiarly associated with OWAIN'S name. The bleak mountain fast- nesses around the town served as secure retreats for his followers in time of danger at Xannau, commemorated by SIR WALTER SCOTT, and-thcscene, it may just bernentioned, of the late Lortu LYTTOX'S almost neglected poem of "King Arthur," Of evil fame was Nannau's antique tree, Yet styled the hollow oak of Demonrie," He shot his traitorous relative, HYWEL SELE; andintheold structureatDolgelleyitself heis said to have arranged the preliminaries of a treatywith KING CHARLES of France. The docu- ment, historians relate, commences by setting forth the royal claims of GLTNDWR Oweinus Dei gratia Princcps Wallice," while the words" Datum apud Dolguelli" indicate the locale of its preparation. The statements of the chroniclers are so conflict- ing that it is well-nigh impossible at times to feel any certainty as to the accuracy of their narratives. This very treaty, for instance, one writer contends received its final sanction at Llanbadarn, while another assigns tho event to Lampeter. Perhaps the most extraordinary assertion, however, is that made by the author who says" Dante, the Italian poet, was a guest of the Cambrian Princes' this autumn (1404), at Sycharth and Beddgelert. A Kymric version of PETRARCH'S poems, by OWElf, displays his taste and partiality for the then rising litera- ture of Italy." SHAKESPEARE has made GLYXDWR express memorable reasons for a conviction that he was not to be accounted in the roll of common men, but the above excerpt fairly takes away the breath of any reader who had previously accepted VILLANI'S assurance that Ravenna, in the year 1321, saw the death of him who had fathomed the mysteries of HADES. The early Italian commentators report DANTE'S visit to Oxford, a centre of learning which might fairly attract him, but it is news indeed that he penetrated into the Principality. Arch- feologists have, we know, thrown consider- able doubt on the tradition that the Parlia- ment House was the identical place of the gathering from which it derives its name, arguing that the style of the masonry and the mouldings of the woodwork forbid such a supposition. These gentlemen must settle the cloud of learned dust which they have so diligently raised; still in the absence of conclusive proof the consensus of centuries may be fairly urged in support of the general opinion, and the movement which has been I set on foot cannot be deemed otherwise than ■ deserving of support from patriotic Welsh- men. When the rumour spread through the country that Yr Hen Dy was doomed to destruction, protests were loudly heard against its, contemplated demolition. A public meeting was held, at which Mr REVELEY, of Brynygwyn, presided, and an I influential committee were appointed to take > steps for securing the Parliament House as the permanent public property of the town. r The result of their deliberations has not yet l been made known; should there be any possibility of obtaining possession of the I venerable structure, one of the chief resorts > of Dolgelley tourists, little difficulty, we should imagine, would be found in collecting funds for the purpose. TENNYSON has put into the mouth of WILL WATERPROOF a I complaint respecting "that eternal want of pence j Which vexes public men, Who hold their hands to all, and cry For that which all deny them." 1 Should the committee, however, appeal for subscriptions with the view of 1 effecting their aim, we have little doubt that the public throughout Wales would not > adopt such a niggardly line of conduct, but would, on the contrary, readily yield a hearty response to the demand.

FINANCIAL. Out-door relief during tin put fortnight :—Mr rhomas Thomas, M tehynile-th district, 172 paupers, 636 17s.; Mr Daniel Howoll, Darowen district, 308 iiapers, JioO 12* Mr John Jonos, Ponnal district, :59 paupers, £ 58 3s 9d. The master (Mr Thomas Thomas) reported that the lumber of inmates in the house was 32, and that 42 ragrants had been relieved during the past fortnight. THE VACCINATION QUESTION. The Assistant Clerk read the following letter:- Local Government Boatd, Whitehall, S.W., 5th November, 1875. Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to acknowledge the receipt of your letter on ;he 25th ultimo, enclosing a copy of the letter iddressed to the Guardians of the Machynlleth Union by Mr Lloyd, the public vaccinator for the Machynlleth district, in refarence to the employment :>y him of an unqualified deputy, and in reply to the nquiry contained in Mr Lloyd's letter, to state that jhe possession of a certificate of proficiency in vacci- nation would not entitle an otherwise unqualified nerson to act as deputy to a public vaccinator, as the leputy must, under the provisions of the 30 and 31 Vic., cap 84, section 4, and the regulations of Her Majesty's Privy Council, be a registered medical Practioner. I am, sir, your, obedient servant, CLARE SEWEM, RBAD. The Chairman said the registration month was over, and the board had plenty of time to take the matter into consideration. The young man might also have a certificate soon. The Clerk was directed to send a copy of the letter to Mr Lloyd. ADDITION TO THE BUILDINGS. The Clerk said he had received five tenders tor the contract of erecting an additional building to the workhouse. The board then examined the applications the lowest offer was that of Mr John Owen William! of Pentrerhedyn-street, who expressed his willingness to undertake the work for .£31. The board accepted the tender. There was no other business transacted, and the meeting was adjourned.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. I [WEATHEB PERMITTING.) I The Nant Eos Harries will meet on Tuesday, November 23rd At the 5th MilestoO?' Cardigan Ro*0' At 11 o'clock, Friday, November 26th At the South GtIotl. At 11.30. I