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STEAM-BOAT EXPLOSION AT BLACKWALL.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S COURT, Nov.…

A BRIG SUNK IN THE MERSEY.

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--HER MAJESTY'S YISIT TO BUliGlILEY.

THE REPEAL ASSOCIATION,

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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

I ITHE PEMBROKESHIRE HERALD.

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SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.

BOROUGH OF HAVERFORDWEST.

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BOROUGH OF HAVERFORDWEST. The annual meeting of the council of this borongh for the election of a mayor, and other officers, was held at the Coun- cil-chamber, on Saturday last, the 9th instant, all the mem- bers being present. Mr. Millard moved, and Mr. William Owen seconded, That Mr. O. E. Davies be elected mayor. Mr. Thomas Rowlands mOTed, as an amendment, That Dr. Morgan be elected to the office of mayor, but the propo- sition not being seconded, the original motion was declared duly carried. The mayor then gave up the chair to his suc- cessor, who briefly returned thanks for the honor conferred on him. Mr. Alderman Evans nftw fcanded a note to the mayor, and with Mr. Alderman OweTfthen withdrew, their term of office having now expired. Tb^jnayor then read the note, which was listened to with apparent regret by all, and was as follows:— Ha^erfitt'dwest, 9th Nov., 1844-. Dear sir,—-The term f»r whieh I was last elected alder- man being now expired, l-.think it proper to intimate to the 'council before itprocecds to a frpsn election, that I do not intend to serve again that office, the duties of which withdrew me too much from my own'professional pursuits. With every wish for the prosperity of tne bordvtgh', ".J am, .dear sir, Very faithfully yours, « William Evans." To the mayor of Haverfordwest. The secession of so efficient a member as Mr. Evans was so deeply regretted, that the town clerk waa unanimously de- puted to wait on him to solicit hi,s permission to his being re-elected but be still declined. The council then proceeded to the election of two alderman, when the mayor declared William Owen, Esq., 13, and William Rees, Esq., 10, duly elected. ELECTioN, OTF • SHERIFF," Mr. Millard proposed Mr. John Llewhellin, the present sheriff, to fill the office again, seconded by Mr. Robbin. Mr. John Phillips proposed Mr. John Green, seconded by Mr. Joseph Potter. Mr. John Llovd proposed Mr. John Brown, (Draper) se- conded by Mr. Reynolds. The votes for the respective parties were as follows Mr. John Llewhellin, 5, was declared re-elected Mr. John Brown, 4 Mr. Green, 3. Messrs. James Pugh and Joseph Lloyd were appointed sheriff's bailiffs. Messrs. R. Hood and John Beynon were appointed ser- geants at mace. Mr. Reynolds was appointed auditor's assistant for the en- suing year, A vote of thanks was given to the late mayor for his up- right and impartial conduct during the term of his mayoralty, to which be responded in a neat speech. The meeting was adjourned to Wednesday the 13th inst. The adjourned meeting of the eyuncil was held, at the Council-chamber, on Wednesday, the 13th instant. The fol- lowing members were present. O. E. Davies, Esq., mayor Messrs. J. LI. Morgan, William Reefe, William Owen, al- dermen Thomas Rowlands, John Lloycl, John Philips, Joseph Potter, Henry Phillips, George Parry, U. LI. Mil- land and James Bevans, councillors. The following orders and resolutions were passed :— "The Rev. Thomas Martin and .T. H. Philipps, Esq., two of her Majesty's justices of the peace for the town and county of Haverfordwest having apj oared at this council as a depu- tation from the court of general sessions for the said town and county, and applied for some of the waste ground be- longing to this corporation, adjoining to the Lunatic Asylum for the purpose of enlarging the yards thereof and attaching grounds thereto, for the exercise and recreation of the inmates this council begs to assure the deputation, and through thpm' the court of general sessions, that they heartily concur in the proposed improvements, and that they will render all the as- sistance in their power to give effect to the same, so far as practicable without compromising any valiiaiile property bv which the corporation funds may be injured." That a copy of the foregoing resolution be transmitted 1 y the town clerk to the deputation, to be by them presented to the court of quarter sessions." The mayor read the following letter from the Lords of the Trenst'rv, in reference to the proposed exchange with Mi. Prust of the held in his occupation for the lease of the corn Tolls. I "Treasury-chamber, 1 Ith Sept., 1844. Sir, I am commanded by the Lord- Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasuiy to acquaint you that, after a full con- sideration ot all the circumstances referred to in the memorial of the majority of the town council of the borough of Haver- fordwest, My Lords do not think themselves authorised tn sanction the proposed alienation to Mr. Prnst of the field the property of the corporation now in his occupation." I am, sir, "Your obedient servant, „1 C. E. Trevylyan." The mayor of Haverfordwest," That the renters of water in tho town he not called OR for the quarter's rent due the 29th of September last, in con- sequence of the non-supply of water to the town, during the time of the alterations being made on Portfield." "That the plans this day presented to the council by Dr. Morgan for conveying the water from the fountain-head be referred to the water committee, with instructions that they be carried out. or to make such improvements therein as the committee shall deem advisable." That the future meetings of the water committee be con- vened through the medium of Mr. South, clerk to the water commissioners." That all advertisements and placards now posted against the walls or doors of the market-house in market-strict be ()us e removed, and that a board, on which letters be painted, de- f string-that no bills orjadvertisements be in future placed there- on be put up on a conspicuous part of the said walls, and also that the police be ordered to prevent, as much as mav be in their power, any defacement of the said walls or doors, but that two boards of the size that the market committee may deem proper be affixed against the said walls, for the recep- tion of such advertisements." „ That therepairaofthe Portfield roads be referred to the Portfield road committee, to inquire if any saving can be effected on the expense of repairing them by contract or otherwise, and that the committee report thereon to a future meeting of the council." That the Poitfield road committee inspect and report to a subsequent meeting the state of the repairs of the road from Portfield to the watery lease as well as the road from the watery lease to Merlin's- Bridge." The meeting was adjourned to the first Wednesday in December next. SPORTING REMINISCENCES. That this country fs a sporting one, no person with the least pretension to the possession of common sense can doub*. The habits of its people, if closely observed, will be a sufficient guarantee for the truth of this assertion. The highest and the lowest—the peer and the pauper—all seek their favorite amusements. Witness the former on some of our principal race-courses—although deeply engaged in affairs of state, pale with intense thought, and with a brow whereon wrinkles prematurely sit, intent on carrying out that measure whichf his ambition (or it may be his interest) has tied him to—even he may be found among the bijsy throng backing his favorite, and investing his capital on an Alice Hawthorn or a Foigh a Ballagh. Behold the latter-the child of penury and want, ignorant when and where the cravings of his appetite are to be satiated, his wardrobe in a most dilapidated state,—see him at the cover-side of some favorite meet of the bound* in his neigbbouriiuod. Ills looks betray the pleasure that h* feels. "Old Towler challenges-Tallyho is heard—aad: sway fliea the proprietor of the tattered habiliments, with an energy as great as if he were pitted agamst J ownselJd (the Idas of our day) tor .v tuou^and pounds. But hold hard, and let us jog aio"g in a more matter-of-fact form. Sea-side residellc.a have long since been vacated—the season of lassitude is over -yawning and yachting are past -and the manly sports of the field demand attention. The campaign of one thousand eight hundred and forty four opened with the Knights of the Trigger, and Scotland, so far back as August, was the scene of attraction. The moors (not the sable opponents of Do Joinville) were disturbed with the report of fire-arms. Game, including grouse, blackcock, and ptarmigan, were in abun- dance, and sport was in an equal ratio an almost incredible number of birds having been killed. Scotia, indeed, has not alone been favored with the presence of the aristocracy of this country in pursuit of their favorite pastime, even Royalty has made no scruple of relaxing from the cares attendant on a crowned head, and the present Majesty of vr1* Britain, emulous ot the days when the monarchs of Merrie England" enjoyed the pleasures derived from sylvan sports with all the ardour of enthusiasts. And it is question now perhaps difficult to solve, whether any previous Ruler over the destinies of this country ever witnessed such a magnificent sight,, as that collected at Blair Athol by its noble owner for the eye ot our own little Queen. Fancy » herd ot deer, amounting to some fifteen thousand, collected together in one common mass! There stood the antlered monarchs of the waste, in wild amaze, tossing their beamed frontlets to the sky, while cowering beside them crouched their more gentle companions. Royalty, which is accustomed to see things on a large scale, confessed its surprise. The Southerns were completely staypered, and the attendants in trading only Waited an opportunity to confess, that previous to that time they had not been sufficiently far North. Deer- stalking was enjoyed by the roval party with a zest not to be surpassed—her Majesty frequently leading the way over :mtres vast and deserts wild," to the astonishment of her mountain guides. But bidding adieu to the opposite side ot the Tweed, September and an early harvest invited the sportsman back to the sunny glades and more fertile plains of his more southerly home,—and a more prolific season for partridges it was never his lot to know: the merest tyro having by his exploits put to shame the veteran of former years. But all things are fleeting. Time and tide wait for no man and September and October have passed awav, having been superseded by that mouth which painters find so much difficulty to delineate. Its seared and yellow leaves, doffed of all gaudy exterior, have still their charms for at this period the sport of all sport should be at its zenith. And surely no one can doubt what that is but should there be any person whose attics are so scantily furnished as not to be cognizant by anticipation, then we must illuminate bis opaque understanding, and plainly state that we mean fox-hunting, with all its excitement and gentle or ungentle reader, as the case may be, when the grey goase quill, was seized to throw together a few wandering ideas, tluit was to have been the theme on which we meant to dilate; but on reflection, finding that sufficient rain had not fallen to soften the baking which the land received during the past summer, a wider range is necessary. Now, however, November, with its murky and moist atmosphere, having rolled on, better things may be looked for, and, as if responsive to our wish, an opportunity has at length offered itself for essaying our descriptive powers, in pourtraying a good and brilliant day with the PEMBROKESHIRE FOX-HOUNDS. This pack having met at Woodstock, on Thursday, the 7th inst., at the appointed time, Tew threw ljis hounds into this cover, which, with Velindre, were drawn blank but the plantations at Farthing's Hook held a fox, which was in, stantly obliged to be on the alert-the pack driving him through these covers at a tremendous pace; but pug would not be forced from the scen" of his juvenile recreations, and fell an ignominious victim to his obstinacy at Woodstock Mill. No tihie- was lost another of the Farthing's Hoolt covers was tried and a vigorous undulation of the brushy- wood gave note of something being on foot. No cheering was necessary. Crash Crash! and Hullah's instruction for the million was at a discount. The varmint had roused himself from his lair. Still for upwards of an hour he fol- lowed the example of his predecessor—clinging to his strong- holds; but the pack, now dashing with recklessness through every obstacle, at last forced him to the open. Tew, who was the first to see him, gave" the loud Tallyho!" and, as quick as thought, laid on his hounds—going off with him on excellent terms, and Gwynne (the whin) doing his business very creditably with the loiterers. Henry's Moat was now the cry, and away for Castlebith, leaving the Tufton Arms Inn, with its cu-rw da, to the left, and running close to th« village of Castlebith, nearing Puncheston. He made a ring pointing towards Ambleston; but, scorning the habitations.of man, he crossed the moors, at Wallis, with an undiminished vigor, a chorus being loudly chanted in his unwilling ears. The pace was now made good, and it was evident that he was for trying Woodstock. Passing the farmhouse, he entered the cover, from which be was speedily served with a most unceremonious ejectment, making for the village but being pressed so closely-tbe pack being fearfully"lessening the short distance that divided them. The old adage, "as. ennn ng as a fox," was thrown away on him—the boated; sagacity of his tribe had forsaken him. The sand in his, glass was fast ebbing, and like the gallant vessel, which. lately walked the waters like a thing of life," now tempest- tossed, and with rudder gone, reels to and fro,Hso he turned short for the cover, from which his pursuers were jost emerg- ing. Still he tried for safety in some one of its recesses, but he soon found that there was no abiding place for him there,. and, contrary to the expectations of a! he again faced the, open. One of the most exciting struggles ever witaessfcd now took place,—the pursuers and the pursued being fre- quently in the same field. But this game could not last long — the hounds getting a full view of their destined victim, ran into him, bringing to a conclusion the best day's sport of the season. The timej from his first facing the opeh, until his requiem was performed, occupied forty-five 'minutes. The field that enjoyed this day's sport' was not very numerous, but straight riding was the order of the day. BOROTOH or HAVERFORDWEST.—A meeting of the watclt committee was held the 14th instant,. O. E. Davies, Esq mayor, in the chair. The following regulations were adopted: —-That Henry Pyne be appointed sergeant of the police- force. That the town be divided into the following police- divisions, namely Central division —From the Corn-market house, along Market-street, and thence to the new bridge, Dark-street to the Mariners, Town-hall, and -around St. Mary's church, to the station-house: Southern division- Parish of St. Thomas, and that part of the parish of St. Mary not included in the central division .Northern divi- sion-Parishes of St. Martin, Prendergast, and Uzmaston- That a police-constable be stationed every day, in each dtvi- sion. That neither of the constables shall< on any account, go into any public-house, and drink intoxicating liquors therein, during the time of his being on duty, under pain of- being fined 2,. 6d. for the first offence 5s. for the second of-. fence; and dismissal from the police-force for the third of" fence. The fines to be awarded by the mayor, on proof of- the offence, by confession or otherwise, and shall be deducted; from the salaries payable to the offender. That neither 01 the constables shall leave his station during the time he is on duty, unless to his meals, or for a just or lawful cause. That daify reports of all disorders, breaches of the peace, nui- sances, felonies, &c., or any attempts to commit the wtlnfl shall be faithfully and correctly rendered by the constable.. en duty, to the sergeant, who shall immediately thereupon, record the same in the police-book. PEMBROKESHIRE HUNT MEETING.—We would direct- the attention of our readers to the advertisement in out! columns relative to the hunt meeting, which is held in this- town annually. The popularity of the stewards, and the attraction in the form of sport cannot fail to draw a large., meeting indeed the town is aireadv beginning to fill. The. meets of the hounds are the best in the county. The hounds from the able management of A. W. Peel, Esq., and th« care of lew, the huntsman, are in first-rate condition. D i-' not only their appearance but the wrvk that they are able ti perform > with a high scent, no hev.uls >"i faster or hunt better. Then there are to be balls, concerts, and parti-* without number, and we hope to see next week a brilliant hunt meeting, equal to anything that has ever taken place. DEATH OF A PENSIONER.—We have to record the death of an aged pensioner at Hook, hi this county, of the name ot Daniel Davies. He was present at the battle ot the N and was wounded in the engagement, for which he a pension. lie was of the advanced age of 87 years wh^n he died if which period he was 42 years an out-penBic^3C'r" nf that excellent establishment, Greenwich Hospital. õ <

LIST OF SHERIFFS FOR PEMBROKESHIRE.