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THE CARDIFF AND MERTHYR GUARDIAN. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 19, 1845. THE LATE DEAN OF LLANDAFF'S PORTRAIT.— 'bis portrait, by Sir Martin Archer Shee, late Presi- dent of the Royal Academy, is now in the hands of he distinguished engraver, Mr. Henry Cousins, who made some progress in it, and has promised that It shall be completed by March next-his other nu- merous engagements not permitting him to finish it sooner. From the high reputation of the painter, as ivell as of the engraver, the subscribers to the portrait reasonably expect to receive a fine work of art, j. an admirable likeness of the late lamented fllgnitary. GREAT EASTERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY.—In our number we called the attention of our readers to this project; since which we find it has been taken up by verai of the railway papers, and among others by The uilway Herald of the 17th instant, which well-conduc- ed and able journal has the following:—"The report of Gravatt is highly in favour of the engineering fea- tures of the line. Mr. Gravatt's preliminary survey was I in April, and he is now able fully to confirm its eading points, and to carry it out satisfactorily in its etails. While part of the country was supposed to be of most unprom sing character, namely, that between .A.berpergwm and Abergavenny, the trial sections have that a good and sufficient railway can be made » »e the rest of the country is, on mere inspection, highly t^v°Ur*ble for carrying out a line. The line he considers is ve easy inclines and easy curves, while the estimate moderate, and there is no interference with property of th °/?amental character. The lower part of the line in e Merthyr Tydvil district has always been regarded as Particularly unsatisfactory; but so far is a careful in- ^Pection of the country from bearing this out, that Mr. tLravatt says, that nothing but a too confident reliance on e ^ere judgment of the eye, unsupported by any actual confined probably to the view of the turn- P'ke-road, and regardless of the advanced state of engin- enng science, could have prevented the present plan orn being brought forward long since. Having now eompleted his plans and sections, Mr. Gravatt is able to Pr°ve that on this part of the line he has obtained, at a ^,r. c°8t, gradients and curves as much as 50 per cent. sierthan on some other lines, now profitably carrying a » ar^e traffic in passengers and minerals. A practical XefapUScation of this statement is to be found in a tramway constructed by Mr. Crawshay Bailey, at his Wn expense, the gradients of which are much more diffi- Mi"' the line is obliged to creep round ravines, lch a passenger line would pass by bridge or viaduct. C otwlthstanding the difficulties of the country, Mr. at aw8hay Bailey has, however, carried out his tramway fua small ex,ense, and is able to work it effectually, thus „ Proving the practicability of a line between Aber- xvinem,y and Nantyglo. The Eastern and Western line but at a higher point than Mr. Bailey's tramroad. Com.'1 he carried out much more effectually. Of cjeajSe an undertaking of this nature has required a good thro J care''u^ study, because it is proposed to pass 0f J*. a mountain country, and to go along the range bran va"e)s» affording accommodation to each by a ^yhieh e^ect this is a great object, and one wh« naturally claims the sympathies of the ironmasters, course desirous of increasing their means of ^r'tou!>r^—being well aware of the advantages of getting ■xvu:i "eir markets by the quickest and cheapest routes; e to open up a new market is to create new branches lit • C* greatly to increase the present supply. A is now on the eve of publication, which will most Proraote the Great Eastern and Western, and |ts influence; but more of this in our next tiou correspondent writes :—"Active prepara- sch are being made to carry out this important parf06- an(^ sur>'eyors are busily engaged on different 8ecj.8 °t the line in preparing the necessary plans and C«m°nS re1u're(l by the standing orders of the House of t?ons" We are informed that the survey of the loop dir^etween Abergavenny and Aberdare is under the ction of Mr. j. ?r. Wilfiams> C.E." ver,.ALE ,OF NEATH RAILWAY.—We continue to receive in acc°unts of the progress this concern is making land r'ty amongst the local interests The whole of the jfgvo.0"1/)1^ a'ong the line, and the mining interests, are S1)a8t ra"'e to it; and we have heard of a leading iron- "°bli Cl\ 0 npplied for two hundred shares, and was Ponu t0 c.ontent himself with fifty. There is a dense jjeP 'allon in the district an#'an enormous traffic. The |g, Canal which occupies the district is a very flour- jji nj> concern, and we understand a dividend is contem- a *Rl •t'le next 8enera' meeting of 17 per cent., which <}i8t proof of the immense traffic existing in the Canal r '^ere is a good understanding between the .:nal Compauy and the promoters of the railway, and ^wrardUferneUt8ati8faCt0ry to all parties may be looked to. ELY, AND SOUTH WALES JUNCTION faih perceive by an advertisement, that a new «« w'#tb this title is projected, being one of the to in ^nes °f the South Wales," which we referred xvitlj o>UI number. The prospectus of the company ■Will Qa<nes of the provisional committee, &c., &c., are induced to believe, be published in next S GUARDIAN. BRISTOL, AND SOUTH WALES DIRECT RAIL- m, tn glancing at the numerous railway announce- '°ont 9 W'"c^ noxv croW(i the columns of our daily a«et emP°rar'e8» a new undertaking, with the above title, ^50 0Ur attention. By the Prospectus we learn that this lno is formed for the purpose of accomplisliing the jj 1. Llrect railway communication between the Metro- i»in8 Wales, "whose natural harbours, vast Productions, and celebrated manufactures, ren- <j0 at district one of the most important in the queen- "*vith ^rom whence the most easy and direct traffic London, is, in a national point of view, of the ^lye ?st *mPortance." It is proposed to employ the Great lew )-rn 'e as ^ur as Hungerford, at which place the Kit- fne commence, and proceed, scarcely out of a Tvh ''ne, by Marlborough, Calne, and Chippenham, Ifrn 6 U .wiU a?ain j°in. the Great Western Railway. ••Sort? Chippenham the line will proceed by Chipping ■*prl •U!?' to l'ie and Gloucester Railway at Wes- miles from Bristol; it will then be continued ^.river Severn, at the Aust passage, which it will Ju?8 h' the fixed bridge of the Bristol and Liverpool the V°Q Raihvay; wil1 then Proceed for half a mile on at ti~^0umou,bshire side, cross the Wye, and terminate .gj e -South AV ales Railway at Hunger Pill. By taking ptofn,a'se. as far as possible of existing railways, this truitCViv'^ complete at once the most direct and best We from Loudon to Bath, Bristol, and the South- (QheStern Counties of England but more especially to "•■he ^K°W' Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, Milfoid Haven, ,'e °f South Wales, and Ireland. In tva.oiiing 11 London Jo Bristol, the Box tunnel Will be entirely avoided—an important fact, which will no doubt have a powerful effect with passengers. We may also state that by the establishment of this line, a new and important market will be opened for coals from this county and Monmouthshire, as they may be deUv^red in London at about 15s. per ton. Cardiff will £ pibrought within 140 miles of London and therefore iiT1 addition to a mate- extension of our present coal trade, we may safely calculate upon other and important advantages accruing, not to this neighbourhood alone, but also to Merthyr, Newbridge, and the populous districts by which they are surrounded. WORCESTER AND SOUTH WALES JUNCTION RAILWAY. —The claims of this company to public attention have recently been advocated at Ledbury and at Ross, at each of which places it is proposed to have a principal station. The meeting at Ledbury was called by the projectors of an opposition scheme, but the great majority of those present declared their preference of the Worcester and South Wales Junction. At Ross the meeting was called to receive a deputation from the Committee of Manage- ment, and to hear all neceisary particulars connected with the course which the line is to take, on its way from Worcester by Malvern and Ledbury, to Ross, where it will run into the Monmouth and Hereford line. The meeting was addressed by Mr. Chad wick, the Chairman of the Committee of Management, and Mr. Charles G. Jones, who contended that the Great Eastern and Western Company had no chance of obtaining their bill," and said that "Lord Brougham, in speaking of the scheme in the House of Lords, had designated it as one of the most impracticable:tllat had ever entered into the mind of man." A contemporary, whose opinion on railway matters is worthy uf attention, says, The Cambrian and Grand Junction Railway is one of a most promising character to the capitalist." The prospectus issued by this company will be found in our advertising columns, and will be read with interest. Lord and Lady James Stuart and Miss Stuart, are staying on a visit to the Marquis and Marchioness of Bute, at Mount Stuart, N.B., and do not.intend returning to Cardiff Castle until the close of next month. Colonel Tynte has arrived at Halswell House, Somer- set, from a visit to his estates in South Wales, and is entertaining a select party at that beautiful seat.—Herald. We understand that the Taff Vale Railway Company have directed a survey of the Rhondda Valley for the purpose of an immediate extension of their branch line in that direction. CARDIFF SAVINGS" BANK.—Saturday, Sept. 13, 1845. —Amount of deposits received, £214 Lis. 2d. amount paid, JE127 10s. 10d.; number of depositors, 38. CARDIFF TOWN COUNCIL.—By the death of Mr. Prichard, an announcement of which appears in our Obituary of this day, a vacancy in the local representation of the South Ward has occurred. A RECRUITING PARTY of the Royal Welsh Fusileers arrived in this town on Wednesday morning. It is hardly necessary that we should remind our readers that this gallant regiment has, upon numerous occasions, greatly distinguished itself and won imperishable renown. ACCIDENT AT PENARTH.—On Friday last a man accidentally fell over the precipice at Penarth, and thereby sustained a fracture of the leg, besides other in- juries. He was promptly removed to his residence, and, we are informed, is now doing tolerably well under the circumstances. Sir J. Guest, Bart., has lately purchased the splendid man- sion and extensive estate of Canford, in Dorsetshire, from Lord De Manley (son of the Earl of Besborough). This property is between Wimborne and Poole, and embraces some of the outskirts of the latter town. Canford was inhabited for one year by the Queen Dowager. The Asam Tea" is sold by Mr. WEBBER, Guardian Office, only, in this town.— {See Add,) On Wednesday evening last the tide rose so high as to occasion a depth A of 33 feet of water at the entrance to the Bute Docks. LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 16.—Arrived, the Marchioness of Bute, Walloy, late Joblin, and the Lady Charlotte Guest, Fraser, both from Smyrna. CARDIFF UNION.—Mr. Evan Hopkin,' of Llandaff, was on Saturday last elected to the office of relieving- officer^f the Cardiff district, in the room of the late Mr. Thomas Davies. CUSTOM-HOUSE, CARDIFF, SEPT. 15, 1845.- Removed under bond from London, by W. Bird, 12 chests of tea, 10171bs„ and duty paid thereon, £111 4S. 9d. NARROW ESCAPE.—An excavator, named Isaac Harris, of Whitchurch, whilst at work on the Taff Vale Railway narrowly escaped a violent death, as the wheel of one of the carriages of a train passed aver his foot, thereby se- verely lacerating it. He was instantly conveyed to the Infirmary, and received the kindest attention from Mr. Russell, House Surgeon, as well as from the other medi- cal gentlemen who give the establishment the benefit of their valuable services. CARDIFF MARKET, 13th SEFT Beef, 6J. to 7d.; mutton and lamb. 6id. to 7d.; teal, 6d. to 7d.; pork, 6d. to 6jd.; butter, Is. Id. per lb. Geese, 3s. each ducks, 3s. per couple fowls, 2s. 6d. to 3s. do. eggs, 10d. per dozen. Potatoes, 6s. to 8s. per sack. The market proceedings this day were not characterised by any extraordinary degree of briskness, but rather the contrary. The supply of poultry was small, and the quality of those produced for sale was very inferior. NEW ACT FOR THE GRANTING OF LEASES.—On the 1st proximo An Act to Facilitate the Granting of certain Leases" is to take effect. It contains tight short provisions with two schedules. The object of this hew law seems to be to shorten leases for lands and tenements. A very short form indeed may be used, and it is provided that in future leases, unless specially excepted, shall be deemed to include all out-houses, buildings, &c., belong- ing or otherwise appertaining. The remuneration for preparing and executing so short a deed is not to be paid, by the length (shortness), but the taxing-master is to consider the skill and labour employed, and the respon- sibility incurred in the preparation thereof. Any deed which shall fail to take effect under this act shall bind the parties as if the act had not been mad». The act is not to extend to Scotland. The forms to be used are very concise, and a lease prepared and executed according thereto may be carried about without the slightest inconvenience. SHIPWRECK OF A STEAMER.—Arrived at Penarth Roads, on Thursday, the brig J.ine, of Sunderland, Bridges, mas- ter, from Pugwash, Nova Scotia, but bound for Swan- sea, (having been driven up channel by stress of weather), and having on board Mr. D. Mackay, master, & the crew of the steamer Shamrock, of Liverpool fifteen in num- ber—which foundered at sea whilst on her voyage for St. John's, New Brunswick. The following particulars we gatherrfrom the entries in the Shamrock's log-book, with a view of which we have been obligingly favoured. This vessel left the Coburg Dock, Liverpool, 011 the 6th inst. Everything proceeded favorably at sea until Saturday, the 13th instant, when there was a strong breeze from N.W. by W., which breeze gradually increased to a gale. To- wards daylight they found the ship making more water than usual, which obliged the crew to keep the pumps on deck as well as the force pumps attached to the engine at work. The ship laboured heavily & the sea made a com- plete breach over her. By observatiou at noon they found they were in lat. 50-49 N. and long. 1(;*19 W. by chro. In the afternoon the wind blew a whole gale —all hands were at the pumps, and with difficulty were enabled to keep her free. At 6 p.m., they found the water gaining upon them, and the sea becoming higher. From the violence of the gale they found great difficulty in keeping her head to the wiud. At 8h. 30m. they were obliged to keep her away for the safety of ship and crew, and by so doing, the speed of the engines was in- creased. Although the water was over the platform, they succeeded by immense exertions at the pumps in gaining on the water. In this manner they continued for some time all hands at the deck pumps, heavy gales, and making the best of their way with all possible sail and steam, finding, however, great difficulty in keeping the fires up owing to the height of water in the hold. On Sunday, the 14th, they had to contend with all their for- mer difficulties, as well as a strong gale from the N.W. by W., attended by heavy flashes of lightning. A tre- mendous sea was running, causing the vessel to roll and pitch fearfully. At noon they found they were in lat. 50-43 N., and long., by ch., 14*7 W. On Monday, the 15th, they had a continuation of the gale, from N.N.W. to W.N.W., with showers of rain and heavy squalls. A very heavy tremendous sea continued run- ning. At 3 a.m., she was making 2 £ feet of water per hour, and all the men were working the pumps with the utmost diligence—the master steering, every one else working hard in endeavouring to keep down the water by pumping and heaving with buckets. At daylight, they observed a brig steering in the same direction as they were proceeding, and running with double-reefed top- sails and fore-sail. The steamer kept her course, in order not to lose sight of the brig in case of emergency, the crew continuing their exertions at the pumps. At 10 a.m., the starboard deck pump became choked, and they now found the water gaining so fast upon them that they made a signal of distress to the brig. Other of the pumps then became choked, caused by the washing about in the hold of the coal, so that they were left to endeavour to keep the vessel clear with only one pump, aided by the use of the buckets. The water gained rapidly upon them —the crew became exhausted and dispirited from their protracted and dreadful exertions—the vessel was in a sinking state—the water was ascending high in the engine-room-and in this last extremity of distress the master and crew took to the boats, being at the time 60 miles from laud, 6k having no means of keeping the vessel afloat. They then after a laborious and dangerous pas- sage in the boats, the sea running very high, succeeded at two, p.m., in reaching the brig, which proved to be the Jane, of Sunderland, having only saved a portion of their clothing. On leaving the steamer there was more than five feet of water in the hold, so that it was impossible she could live three hours afterwards they were then in lat. 50-51 N., and long. by chr. 10-50 W. As stated in the commencement, the Jane was bound for Swansea, but was driven up to Penarth roads by stress of weather, bringing with her the crew of the steamer. The means of furnishing oilr readers with this account was only placed at our dis- posal at a very late hour on Thursday night, so that, as it has been most hurriedly compiled, it possibly may be found to be inaccurate in some of its details, which inaccuracies, should any be. found to exist, we shall be most happy to correct in our next number, as also to supply any particulars which we may now fail to give. THE TEETH.—We would especially recommend all those who desire a beautiful set of teeth, to avail them- selves of the services of Mons. Le Dray & Co. at their establishment in Park-street, Bristol. The knowledge and experience of those gentlemen in their profession, together with their moderate charges, have secured to them a most flattering amount of patronage, which we are sure it will continue to be their study to deserve, TESTIMONIAL OF RESPECT.—A pleasing instance of respectful attachment and gratitude on the part of the industrious classes of a parish in Devonshire to a gentle- man who had for many years resided amongst and be- friended them, has just been communicated to us. It seems that Mr. Thomas Webber, after a residence of 47 years near Tiverton, lately removed from that neighbour- hood, to take charge of the estates of Sir John Kennaway, Bart.; but as he had upon many occasions distinguished himself by the exercise of his influence and example on behalf of the humbler classes, by whom he was surround- ed, they took the opportunity of his departure from amongst them of requesting that he would permit them to evince their sense of his kindness to them by allowing them to present him with his portrait. He consented and subsequently received, at the hands of a deputation, the portrait, upon the frame of which was inscribed the following :—"This portrait of Mr. Thomas Webber, late of Halberton, near Tiverton, in the county of Devon, was presented to that gentleman, on the 10th of September. 1845, by 170 labourers, mechanics, and a few other inha- bitants of Halberton, as a mark of their esteem, and in testimony of their gratitude for the very great services rendered by him in promoting the prosperity and comfort of the labouring classes, by his various improvements on his property in this parish. Mr. Webber leaves this neighbourhood, where he has resided during a period of 47 years, followed by the best wishes of his very nume- rous friends, who view his removal from amongst them as a public loss, feeling that in him they have ever had one of the most spirited patrons of general improvement, and the kindest supporter of the claims of the labourer." THE NEW MERCHANT SEAMEN'S ACT.—A letter re- ceived at Lloyd's, from their agent at the Cape of Good Hope, mentions that masters of vessels had been fined several hundred pounds at Cape Town, for an informality in the ship's articles, under the New Merchant Seamen's Act. By clause 53 it is required that the Christian names of each party signing be written in full. In cases where they had been abbreviated, informations of such infor- mality had been given to the collector of customs at that place, and fines imposed in every instance. Captain Hight, of the City of Poonah, had been condemned in penalties amounting to £80; who, in a letter addressed to Lloyd's agents there, complaining of the harsh con- struction put on the Act in his and other cases, mentions the fact that in many cases the men are incapable of writing any more tfian the abbreviation, and inquires whether a man" signature, different from his ordinary- mode, would be recognised to a bill of exchange, power of attorney, or any other authority or agreement 1 and, if the necessity of the example be recognised, why should penalties be laid in each individual case under article 7 ? As one moiety of the fines, however, is awarded to the informer, the reason is sufficiently clear. Under these circumstances the shipping interest, and particularly ship masters, will do well to exercise extreme caution, and observe the rules of the Act in the strictest sense. Six companies of the 75th regiment, and head quarters under the command of Lieut.-Colonel Hallifax, arrived at Waterford from Cardiff on the 10th inst., on board of her Majesty's steam-vessel Rhadamanthus, were disembarked with their baggage, and occupied billets one night; the head-quarter division of 2 companies marched for Birr on the 12th and will arrive by the 19th, to be stationed, relieving the depot of the 66th regiment. The left wing from Pembroke, per the Dee steamer, was hourly expected. QUICK PASSAGE.—The Prince of Wales steamer, left her moorings at the Bute Docks on Monday afternoon last, the 15th instant, at a quarter to four, and arrived at Cumberland Basin, Bristol, at four minutes to six—per- forming the passage in two hours and eleven minutes. On Tuesday morning she left Cumberland Basin on her return, at twenty-five minutes past six, and arrived at the Bute Docks at five minutes to nine—performing the pas- sage in two hours and a half. She is now fitted with the ordinary paddles; but we understand that the proprietor intends adopting Smart's Patent Paddles, in which case her speed will be very much increased, and she will be made one of the fastest boats in the Bristol Channel. PUBLIC CONCERT.—Mr. Wilson, we perceive by the public papers, has been singing to overflowing houses in various towns during the last fortnight, and has met with unbounded applause. On the 24th instant, he is to be at our theatre, where, we hope, he will meet with such a reception as his high pretensions to celebrity eminently deserve. Certainly, this is an opportunity which the lovers of song" should not fail to avail themselves of, as the programme contains some of the most choice and beautiful Scottish ballads; and sung by such a man, will, unquestionably prove a treat of the most gratifying de- scription. IT would be well if butchers were to take effective measures for securing beasts brought to the slaughter house, as thereby accidents arising from the escape of terrified animals would be prevented. We are induced to make this observation by having been told that on Thursday morning, a cow made her escape from the slaughter-house, in a highly excited state, dashed onwards to the Taff, plunged in and swam across, although the tide was at its full height.. The animal then rushed on over the flat ground, which was completely inundated- again met the Taft", and again swam across, reaching the shore iu gallant style, where, upon landing, she was instantly sei-ired. Providentially no accident occurred. CARDIFF FAttMKKS* CLUB.—A meeting of the Club was held on Saturday Inst, the 13th inst., which we regret to have to state was but thinly attended. The Chairman (Mr. David) stated that he had received a copy of a paper read to the Stewponey Farmers' Club, in Worcestershire, by Mr. John Maughan, jun, "On making pipes and tiles for draining, and the best method of using them," which paper he (the Chairman) very strongly recom- mended to the attention of this Club. Mr. Maughan appeared to have taken considerable pains in obtaining an account of the most recent improvements in the manu- facture of pipes, &c., which he described very fully, and had added very valuable information from his own expe- rience. The Chairman considered it by far the best and most able composition on this subject which he had yet met with, and hoped it would receive the publicity it deserved. In our next number we will endeavour to present our agricultural readers with a full outline of it, being convin- ced, from the remarks made by Mr. David, that it will be found worthy of an attentive perusal. The Chairman then stated, that Mr. Booker had presented the Club with a very excellent work on Farm Buildings, which he (the Chairman) recommended to the notice of tha members and he begged to propose, that the best thanks of the meeting be given to Mr. Booker; which proposition was uuanimoualy adopted. It was resolved, That a Plough- ing Match should take place during the month of Octo- ber. That the members be requested to enquire for some eligible ground for holding the same and that, if possi- ble, it be obtained on the western side of Cardiff; the former matches having been held on the east and north sides. That prizes be also given to the maker of the lightest draught plough-to be tested by the dynonome- ter which belongs to the Club." It was also resolved, "That this meeting be adjourned to the 27th inst., when the time and place for holding the ploughing match shall be decided upon, of which public notice shall be given." EDUCATION IN WALES.—A letter by Mr. H. Penry, of the Royal British Institution, Finsbury, in answer to the address of Mr. H. Griffiths on the importance of training teachers for the work of education, and of having a nor- mal school for that purpose in Wales, has been sent to us for insertion. Mr. Griffiths, we understand, is president of the Brecon College, and at the educational conference, held at Llandovery, delivered the address which called forth Mr. Penry's reply; but which, we regret to state, we feel compelled to reject, inasmuch as we can very easily foresee that its insertion would lead to a lengtheued and almost endless correspondence upon the subject. Mr. Griffiths, we believe, urges the necessity of establishing normal schools in Wales: Mr. Penry conceives that per- sons who intend to adopt the profession of a schoolmaster should proceed to London, and there enter upon a course of preparatory reading. With regard to acquiring a knowledge of the English language, and other collate- ral advantages, Mr. Penry states—"The student will learn more and better English in six months in London, at the Borough-road, than he will in six years in Wales and this new power acquired will neither unfit nor dis- qualify him to explain and illustrate, when necessary, what he is teaching, in Welsh, but will greatly assist him. But other benefits will be derived by coming to the Borough-road, which are of essential importance to a British teacher; and these are, promptitude in action and quickness of motion; for activity is the very soul and ■pirit of the system. Teachers, highly competent, and well qualified in every other respect, have often failed, on account of their being deficient in energy. Studying the system in London will tend to overcome the natural hesitancy and slowness of action, except when under excitement, which is peculiar to the natives of the prin- cipality, for the students will be brought into collision and co-operation with persons of more active dispositions and lively temperament. The experience of the students from the principality, before alluded to, fully corroborates these statements. They fully appreciate these advantages, and those among them who were most deficient in their knowledge of English have observed these things. One of them, when speaking on this subject a few days ago, said, that if they were in a normal school in Wales, they would be speaking Welsh to each other in their inter- course, during the period of their training, but here they must speak English, and their acquisition of it becomes easy and rapid. If, also, during their residence in Lon- don, the students should become a little polished in their exterior appearance and deportment, I believe few will deem it a serious drawback, and the very fact of their coming here, and studying at the Borough-road, will enhance their services, and increase the confidence of the parents of their pupils in their competency to discharge their duties as the efficient teachers of their children." CARDIFF POLICE COURT.—MONDAY. [Before Henry Morgan, Esq.] ROBBING AN ORCHARD.—Soon after the magistrate had taken his seat Superintendent Stockdale advanced to the table, and said—" I was on duty yesterday morning going round with the sergeant, when my attention was attracted to a man on horseback, who was pursuing four other men on the Marshes near this town. As I drew near I discovered that the person on horseback was Mr. William Orum (now present), of Roath, who informed me that the men who were running away had broken into his garden, and had stripped one large and valuable tree of its apples. The men continued running. I told a con- stable who accompanied Mr. Orum to mark and pursue one of the men while I pursued another. I ran down the man I had fixed upon, and have him now in custody. I afterwards saw one of the four men go on board the Amy of Exeter, commanded by John Dixon, who is now before you. I asked if the captain was on board. The second mate said he was not. I then asked for the mate, and said that I was in pursuit of a thief, and requested that the person whom 1 addressed would be good enough to call the man up who had just gone on board and was ia the hold, and deliver him to me. He refused to do so. then called upon him in the name of the Queen to assist me in apprehending the man. He said the man was ii. the hold, and I might take him if I chose bnt hems unassisted, I did not like to trust myself in a vessel's hoH with three or four sailors. The second mate said th man I wanted was a better man than he was, and, there- fore, he did not like to meddle with him. About 150 large apples were produced, which Mr. Orum said formed but a third of the quantity carried away. He paid the highest compliment to the activity and courtesy of Superintendent Stockdale. Superintendent Stockdale made certain. statements to the magistrate, from which we gathered that far from evincing a readiness to render assistance, the master of the ship and his officers had rather manifested a disposi- tion to screen the offenders, which drew from Mr. Morgan a severe reproof. Ultimately, the man in custody was liberated, as the evidence against him would scarcely lead to a conviction and the second mate apologised to Superintendent Stockdale for his rudeness. The granting of new licenses was adjourned, there being but one magistrate present. Mr. Morgan is inva- riably punctual and regular in his attendance; but we regret to have to state that upon numerous occasions the public business has been delayed, if not totally obstructed, as was the case this day, from the non-attendance of other magistrates, as cases of assaults and many others require that more than one magistrate should be present when heard. THURSDAY.—[Before Henry Morgan, Esq.] The attention of the magistrate was this day princi- pally taken up in disposing of applications for summonses arising out of various assaults and batteries. One or two aggravated cases were brought forward, which are to be finally disposed of on Monday. Two OF A TRADE.—A person named Thomas Rees, chimney sweeper, entered the room, and producing the Act of Parliament having especial reference to gentlemen of his cloth, said he wished to procure asummons against a sweep who had violated the provisions of the Act in question by employing a child "to ascend and descend chimneys," thereby rendering himself liable, upon convic- tion, to be fined in the sum of ten pounds. Mr. Morgan having heard the man's story, and looked into the Act of Parliament, said that he should have a summons; and then directed Superintendent Stockdale to take the necessary steps for procuring the attendance of the party complained against on Monday. Mr. Stockdale said the magistrate's Wishes should be attended to and then turning to Rees, asked him— Where does the man you complain against livel" Rees (with an air of surprise) Live, Sir 1 why, bless you, such as he doesn't live: he only lodges (laughter). Mr. Morgan Well, where does he lodge, thenl Rees then gave the necessary information; but added, with a mournful shake of the head, I is afeard, Sir, as the chap doesn't live any where d'ye see, he'll be off afore Monday." Mr. Stockdale thought the party would probably leave town. Ultimately it was arranged that the case should be taken on Monday.

MERTHYR AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. MERTHYR LITERARY SOCIETY.—In our fourth page will be found a report of an interesting lecture given by Mr. Stephens to the members of this society at their fortnightly meeting, held on Thursday night week. DOGS.—We have had several complaints lately made to us of the great number of dogs which are allowed to prowl about this town and neighbourhood. It is even said that five or six of these animals may frequently be seen running together and attacking travellers." We conceive that the tax-collector or assessor might, by com- pelling the owners or reputed owners of those nuisances to pay the taxes, easily lessen the number, and thereby confer a great benefit upon the public of this place gene- rally. SUDDEN DEATH.—A married woman (a milk-teller) from Rhyd-y-carr, near this town, was taken ill whilst attending divine service on Sunday last, and on Monday morning was a corpse. THE HARVEST.—The weather during the week has been very unfavourable. The river has been heavily swollen and we regret to state that a considerable quan tity of corn yet remains uncut in our mountainous districts. THE IRON TRADE.—We beg to calt the attention of our Merthyr friends, as well as that of all who feel inte- rested in the present position and prospects of the iron trade, to a most able letter upon the subject, extracted from the columns of the London Mercantile Journal, and which letter will be found in our fourth page. FATAL ACCIDENT.— A workman was accidentally killed last week at the Tredegar Iron Works, by falling into a pit two hundred yards deep. It is conjectured that he must have mistaken one tram-road for another- entered upon the wrong one—and so have met with instantaneous destruction. INQUEST.—An inquest was held on the ] Ith instant, at the Windsor Arms Inn, Rhymney Iron Works, before William Davies, Esq., coroner, on view of the body of John Davies, collier, aged 14 years, who was killed by a stone, weighing two tons, falling upon him. He survived the accident half an hour. He was, we are told, the only survivor of nine children! Verdict, "Accidental Death." DEATH IN AN OMNIBUS.—As Marianne, the infant child of William Davies, of Tredegar, collier, was return- ing last week from Swansea with her mother, she died on the journey whilst between Pontwalby and Merthyr Tydvil. An inquest has &ince been held before William Davies, Esq., coroner, on view of her remains. Verdict, Died by the Visitation of God." The child was only 17 months old. MEUTIIYR MARKET, SATURDAY, 13th SEPT.—Mutton, 5:1. to 7d.; beef, 5d. to 7¡d. i veal,61(t.; lamb, 5d. to7d.; pork, 5!d. to 7d.; fresh butter, Is. to Is. 2d.; salt ditto, lOd. per lb.; potatoes, 161bs. to 281bs. Hr 6d.; cabbages, 2 or 3 for aid.; turnips, 53. to 7s. per sack; apples, 8d. to 3s. per hundred; pears, 4d. to Is. 6d. per do,; omons, 21bs. for l|d.; plums, 6d. per hundred, nuts, 2d. per qt. MERTHYR POLICE—WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. [Before W. Thomas and G. R. Morgan, Esqrs.] CONCEALMENT OF BIRTH Ann Evans, single woman, was charged with illegallycollcealingthe birth ofherchild. Elizabeth Griffiths, sworn, said—I am the wife of William Griffiths, and live at Llwydcoed, in the parish of Aberdare. I know the prisoner Ann Evans. She is a single woman. I took her into my service when I was ill about two months ago, and she continued one month with me. She slept with me during the whole time. She told me she was in the family way, and that she was going to the house of her sister at Penydarran to be confined. She told me that several times in the course of the month. She said also who the father was. She came to my service on a Monday morning did her work very well till within the last four days, in which she was the greatest part of the day in bed-getting up every now and then. [The prisoner here fainted and the surgeon ordered a glass of wine to be given' to her.] She slept with me all these nights and complained of a head-ache. She rose on Monday morning and changed some of her clothes. I was out many times in the course of the day. \fter she changed her clothes, she threw them down on the floor by the head of the bed-she did not roll them —there was nothing in them. I gaid it was an awkward place to leave them there, and said I would take them away, when she said "Don't you touch them, I'll take them away myself." However, I moved them from that place to an idle chair in the pantry. I left them there and went out again. I Was out about half an hour. When I returned, I found the clothes missing in the pantry,—she was in bed. I asked her "Where have you put the clothes, Annl" She said that she put them down in the privy. I asked her why she threw them down there before they were washed, and she said they were not worth washing. The privy is about twenty yards from my house, is for the convenience of fourteen houses, and is within one house of my own. On Mon- day evening her sister from Penydarrau brought a cart to my house, and took her away, in consequence of a mes- sage that I had sent to her. I did not observe any difference in her size. There was no appearand that caused one to suspect any thing, until the police came there on Sun- day. Witness swore,to the identity of the clothes pro- duced. P. S. Sadler examined :—I am stationed at Aberdare. Tuesday, August 12th, about 4 o'clock, p.m., I went to the house of George Seburne, at Penydarran, her sister's house. I saw the prlsoner, in bed. I told her she was suspected of havi ig given birth to a c^Ud. She said, "I was very ill on Thursday night, and something came from me. On Friday morning I did not, see-it. Elizabeth Griffiths was sleeping with me that evening. She took away what came from me." I then went to William Griffiths's house, at Llwydcoed, about six miles from Merthyr. I asked Elizabeth Griffiths if she had anything to return to Ann Evans. She said, No." I searched the privy, and at the bottom found what appeared to be k bundle elf rags, and in rising it, a small child tumbled out. I rose the child and clothes to the surface. The last witness saw me wash the child and the clothes, which consisted of a flannel apron, and flannel shift. Elizabeth Griffiths said, There are the clothes that Ann Evans wore." I brought the child and the clothes to Mr. Su- perintendent Hemer at the Merthyr station. An inquest was held on the body. Mr. Superintendent Hemer examined :-P. S. Sadler delivered me the clothes, which I have since kept in my possession. E. Davies, Esq., Surgeon, Dowlais, examined:—I was called in to the house of George Seburne, and saw the prisoner in bed. I endeavoured to ascertain the age of the child as nearly as possible. From the examination I found it was a full grown child. There were no marks of external violence the body was of average weight and size. The naval string had been lacerated..It is my opinion that the child was born alive, and that it died of suffocation. The prisoner was committed for trial at the next Glamorganshire Assizes. A man from Aberdare was charged with obstructing P. S. Hume in the execution of his duty, and, in com- pany with several others rescuing a prisoner from the officer, and otherwise behaving very violently. As P. S. Rees gave a good character to defendant, he was fined only 3s. and 7s. costs. Two cases were settled out of Court. David Allen was charged with throwing a large stone at William Favor, which hit him on the head. Fined jEl and costs, or in default of payment to be imprisoned for three weeks. William Roberts was charged by four men with non- payment of wages. Defendant had been discharged from his work at Dowlais, and was consequently unable to pay. However, he said he would satisfy complainants on Monday. A man was ordered to be locked up for a few hours for contempt of Court*

TESTIMONIAL TO MR. A. W. GOODALL, DOWLAIS. Upon its becoming generally known that the above- avned gentleman intended leaving Dowlais, a selec: uirty of his friends, anxious to testify to him the res pec' auJ esteem in which they held him, invited him to >uhlic dinner at the Patriot Inn, on the 9th September and presented him with an extremely elegant Silver Watcb, value 12 guineas. Under the able superintendence oi 'mine hostess," Mrs. Williams, the table groaned with all the" substantiabilities" and delicacies of the season, and did infinite credit to her good taste and sound judg- ment in the selection. Mr. Frederick Evans having been unanimously elected to preside on the occasion, called upon Mr. David Roberts to act as vice-chairman and after having pro- posed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, he addressed the meeting as follows :— "Gentlemen,—We are met together on the present occasion for the purpose of bidding farewell to one who has lived amongst us for many years ;-to testify to him the high respect which his conduct has inspired in us and to acknowledge our admiration and esteem for his open, manly, and upright bearing and demeanour. It is needless for me to dwell at any length upon his merits, as he is too well known to the present company to require any encomium on my part and I am certain I only echo the sentiments of all here in stating that the more he is known the more will he be respected and beloved. I can say without flattery that it is seldom that a young man, coming among perfect strangers, has created so many sin- cere friends, or whose conduct has called forth such general respect and esteem. Gentlemen, I am sorry that you have not selected a more competent person to act as your organ upon this occasion; but haying been so honored by your kind partiality, I would address myself to Mr. Goodall, and tell him how gratified I feel in com- I municating to him the sentiments of this meeting, and of the subscribers to this testimonial, in nresentinsr him with esteem for him duringms stay here, and of their best wishes for his future success and welfare. (Loud cheers.) To me this proof of their esteem is highly gratifying, as one who has enjoyed his friendship for six years, unbroken by a single unpleasant word or action. (Cheers.) To whatever place he may go, or whatever station in life he may fill, after he leaves Wales, I trust that every time he looks at this watch it will remind him of the many friends he has left behind him at Dowlais. And although he may enjoy brighter scenes and fairer prospects elsewhere, I believe he will never find men more ready to acknowledge his kindness—men possessing more open hands or warmer hearts, than he has found here among Welshmen, on the barren hills of Wales. When he returns to his affectionate family, he can show as good a picture as his eminent father can engrave, or his talented brothers can paint, in the friendly sentiments inscribed on this humble testimony of his worth. And if at any time a change of circum- stances should induce him to return a:mongst us, we will welcome him back as an old, a tried, and valued friend,- one who has been weighed in the balance, and has not been found wanting. (Cheers.) Before I invest him him with this token of your friendship, I would fain add that I trust he will never part with it during his life, but that he will always wear it as a proud memorial of their just appreciation of his character and conduct. Gentle- men, the inscription is as follows:- 'To A. W. Goodall: presented by his friends at Dow- lais, as a small token of their respect, and in admiration of his conduct during a stay of six years amongst them. September, 1845.' I will now, gentlemen, propose, Health, long life, and happiness to Mr. Alfred William Goodall. (Drank with three rounds of applause.) Song-" Stay, traveller, stay." Mr. Davies. Mr. Goodall then rose and said :I inir. Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Gentlemen,-It is with no ordinary feelings that I rise to thank you for this last proof of your kindness. When I came down among you, a perfect stranger, I expected that I should find some prejudiced against me in consequence of my being an Englishman, who could not speak or understand your language; but I was soon deceived, for the kindness and hospitality that I met with on all sides spoke in language that could not be misunderstood that you were a kind, generous, and hospitable people, and wherever I go I shall never forget your kindness. I came among you a boy-I leave you a man; and the happy hours I have spent among you can never be effaced from my memory. This testi- mony of your kindness is far more than I deserve, but I shall preserve it while I live as one of my greatest trea- sures, and as a token of the kindness and generosity of my Dowlais friends. (Cheers.) Mr. Goodall here became so affected that he could not proceed but after briefly thanking them for their kind- ness, sat down. Several other songs, toasts, and sentiments, too nume- rous to mention, followed in due succession, and the company retired at an early hour, highly delighted with the evening's entertainment, each confessing it to be the happiest and best meeting ever held in Dowlais. SAINT NICHOLAS PETTY SESSIONS.—Monday, 15th September, 1845. Present, J. Bruce Pryce, Esq. Da- vid Hopkins was charged by Mr. Bradley, of Cowbridge, with leaving his employment, contrary to an agreement mutually entered into. William Howell, bailiff to Mr. Bradley, said-On the 15th June he engaged defendant to work for Mr. Bradley, at 10s. per week that up to the 18th August he continued to work, and left on that day without giving a week's notice, as had been agreed on. Defendant pleaded, that on the 18th of August he was sent by witness to get a measure (stick) to measure the work that he went and got it, returned, and found that witness had gone to Cowbridge, and he (defendant) could not see him for the next week, consequently he (defend- ant) was kept idle. Witness said that defendant's story was not true that he had gone to look for him, and his father told him (witness) that he was very ill, when wit- ness knew that he had gone to reap wheat at Llancadle Mr. Pryce said, the law did not allow any one to leave his service contrary to an agreement fairly entered into and there were tbree modes of punishment—viz., one month's imprisonment with hard labour discharging the offender, which in this case would be no punishment at all, as he had discharged himself; or to mulct him in part of his wages, if any were due to him. The bailiff said there was £ I Os. lOd. due to defendant. Mr. Pryce said he would then adopt the latter course, and fine him 5s. and 03. 6d. costs. Mr. Bradley asked how the fine was to be applied. Mr. Pryce said it went to the employer; upon which Mr. Bradley ordered his bailiff to give that amount in bread to the poor of Llancarvan.—Sir Geo. Tyler then entered the room, and took his seat on the bench, and this being the day for granting licensed victuallers certi- ficates, about 30 were renewed without any objection or remark being made.—Richard Jenkins, John Webb, and Thomas John, all of Cardiff, were charged with having, on the 5th of August, taken from the orchard of Sir John Guest, Bart., near Scilly, forty-six apples, the property of Sir John Guest. Geo. Palmer, gamekeeper to Sir John, said, that on the 5th of August, about 4, p.m., he was coming along the road near Sir John's orchard, and saw the three prisoners in the trees, and taking the apples; he went and called the gardener, who came with him; the prisoners were then getting out of the orchard wit- ness and the gardener took them, and found on their per- sons forty-six apples they had come from Cardiff in a boat, which was lying near the beach; there was no bag in the boat. Herbert Rees, gardener, said he did not see them take the apples, but when called by Palmer, he met them jumping over the orchard hedge; he and Palmer took them into custody, and also forty-six apples. They all pleaded that the apples were not the property of Sir John Guest, but another person's. Mr. Pryce said they had subjected themselves to a penalty of jE20 each over and above the value of the apples, or in default of pay- ment to be imprisoned for six months. The gardener said the apples were worth nine pence. Mr. Pryce said, that as they had no sack or any thing else in the boat that they could carry away the apples with, he did not think that it Was a premeditated robbery, and would let them off with paying the value of the apples, and a fine of five shillings each, and five shillings and six pence costs, or in default of payment, fourteen days' imprisonment. Paid. NEWBRIDGE MARKET, Sept. 18.—Wheat, 6s. to 7s.; barley, 4s.; oats, 2s. 9d. to 3s.; beef, 6d. to 6 Ld. mutton, 6|d. to 7d.; lamb, 6d. to 6Jd.; butter, Is. Id.; potatoes, 8s. per sack. NEWBRIDGE.—We are informed that a numerous party of ladies and gentlemen from this place intend being pre- sent at Mr. Wilson's concert, which is to be given on the 24th instant, at the Theatre, Crockherbtown; and a cor- respondent asks us-" whether the Taff Vale Railway company will allow a special train to be put on for the convenience of those who may attend, so that they may return to their respective homes immediately after the conclusion of the concerto" We can only say that the Directors of the Company, at all times, evince the greatest willingness to be of service to, and to meet the wishes of the public, and that they will, probably, should a sufficient number signify their intention to be present, put on a special train. Our correspondent had better com- municate with the company's secretary upon the subject. THE PONTYPRIDD [NEWBRIDGE] LITERARY, SCIEN- TIFIC, AND MECHANICS' INSTITUTION held their first general meeting last Wednesday evening, when a lecture was delivered by Mr. W. Thompson, the secretary, on the nature and benefits of such institutions, to a large and respectable auditory. The most intelligent and respect- able inhabitants of Pontypridd, Treforest, and their vici- nities, have joined this institution; and all seem to flatter themselves with its prospects. Several volumes have been tendered by parties favourable to the well-doing of the society, and more are expected to be added to its present stock. An electrifying machine and a galvanic battery have been very kindly lent for the use of those members who wish to lecture on electricity and galvanism. It is to be hoped that many of the landed proprietors, coal owners, and other gentlemen residing in the vicinity, will generously come forward to its support. Circulars have already been sent to many of the neighbouring influential individuals; and the committee hope that their liberality on this, as on former occasions, will be displayed, so that their benefactions, being publicly noticed, may be the means of influencing others. In this institution, public lectures will be given on those sciences which are calcu- lated to edify and interest all attending them. Classes are now being formed for the instruction of the members of the institution in any of those branches of learning which may promote the comfort and happiness of its possessor. The committee and officers of the institution pledge them- selves, by assiduity and prudence, to do all they can to forward the views and interests of its members and they anticipate that harmony and peace shall be its banners, and prosperity and progress its watchwords. Knowledge is the natural aliment of the mind and unless it have its proper food, it will soon sink into sensuality and inhu- manity. Onward!" all are crying, and the sound, we trust, shall be echoed and re-echoed in this small but rapidly-rising town. BRIDGEND PETTY SESSIONS, Saturday, the 13th Sept. —Before M. P. Traherne, Richard Franklen, am' iVilliatn Llewellyn, Esqrs., and the Revds. John Hardiny uid H. L. Blosse, -Isaac Allen, of (he Glove and Sho rn JIlblic house, was charged by Edmund Corr, superintenl. ■nt of police, with keeping his house open after the houi of ten o'clock at night. Defendant plraded guilty and vas convicted in the penally of £ 1, and 7s. lUd. coy's. Paid.— William Jones, collier, was charged by Benjan.in Daniel, agent under Mr. Ford, colliery proprietor, with ibsenting himself from his service. Case dismissed — Tohn Letvis, was charged by P.S. John Looseinor", with having stolen on the 13th Sept., at the parish of Coiry, two hundred weight of coal, of the value of sixpence, the property of the said John Loosemore. Prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next Quarter Ses- sions for this county. MARGAM.—We understand the parishioners of MAI gstn are raisina^a subscription for erecting a Tablet to the memory oF-their former beloved Minister, the late Dean of Llandaff. NEATH PETTY SESSIONS. Held at the Town Hall, before Frederick Fredricks, Esq.; Tlowel Gwyn, Esq.; and G. Llewellyn, Esq. Innkeepers' licenses were re- newed. It'tllian Hill, of Cwmavon, appeared to answer a charge of assault preferred against him by Martha Michael, of the same place but comptainant failing to substantiate her statement by evrdence, was ordered to pay the costs, amounting to IOs. (id., and the case was dismissed. I HF, "PAVOURITE" IN DISGRACE.—Eli Cul- verhuuse, omnibus driver, appeared to meet a charge preferred against him by P. C. Peter Wright, of Aber- avon-namely, of having been guilty of great cruelty to one of his horses, which, with its shoulders galled dread- fully, was driven in the omnibus. The defendant was convicted in the penalty of forty shillings, including costs. Thomas Rowland, David Rees, John Jones, George Jones, John Davies, William Lewis, William Phillips, and John Jenkins, workmen in the employ of Messrs. Jevons and Wood, Cwmgwrach, were severally convicted in the penalty of 40 shillings, including costs, for assault- ing James Cockran, watchman to the said company, and whilst in the execution of his duty. Paid. SWANSEA SAVINGS' BANK.-Saturday, September 6th. -Amount of deposits received, jE424 Os. Id. amount paid,f93 14s. 8d.; amount of notices to withdraw money, £104: 17s. lOd. Manager, Mr. Martin Bevan.-Satur- day, September 13th.-Received, jEMS Os. 3d paid, f206 15s. 3d.; notices, JE277 9s. lOd. Manager, Mr. Wm. Edmond. SWANSEA INFIRMARY.—On Sunday last, the Rev. Mr. Bunbury, vicar of Swansea, preached a sermon in Saint Mary's Church, on behalf of the funds of this institution. A liberal collection was made. TRINITY CHURCH, SWANSEA.—On Tuesday evening last, the Rev. Baptist W. Noel preached in this Church to one of the largest congregations ever seen within its walls, who were, doubtless, attracted by the high and extensive fame which this pious and excellent clergyman has attained by a life of usefulness. He took for his text the 16th verse of the 1st chapter of the 1st Timothy, Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting." A correspondent, in referring to the sermon, writes—" I never in my life, from the lips of man heard the character of Saul of Tarsus so well de- picted, neither did I ever sit under a minister who put forth in so excellent and lucid a manner the matchless and unbounded love of our Saviour to fallen man." SWANSEA.—On Saturday night last, or early on Sunday morning, John Williams, of Trepoth, alias Shony bach pert, was apprehended at his residence by Mr. Rees, the inspector of police, and Sergeant Bennett, suspected of having stolen copper from Mr. Benson's works, near Morriston, about 12 mouths ago, since which it appears he kept out of the way until Saturday night last. On Tuesday he was brought before T1 Edward Thomas, Esq., and committed to take his trial at the next sessions. ACCIDENT.-On Tuesday last, in Swansea harbour, James Whynas, an apprentice on board the barque Ellen Simpson, Capt. Leask, master, while on duty fell off the main topmast, and fractured his thigh bone and also his leg, below the knee. He was taken to the infirmary, where, contrary to expectation, he is doing well.

MONMOUTHSHIRE. NEWPORT—Mr. William Evans, grocer and provision- merchant, was, on the 17th instant, elected to supply the vacancy in the Town-Council occasioned by the death of Mr. Samuel Jones. We hear that Wm. Jenkins, Esq., solicitor, will in all probability be elected mayor for the next year. ABERGAVENNY.—THE IRON WORKS.—We are very glad to hear of the favourable state of business on the hills. The price of iron is gradually rising, and the demand for it steadily increasing, thus affording to the trade generally a cheering prospect for the future-a prospect comparatively free from that feverish excitement and uncertainty which has hitherto attended it. The cause of the instability of the iron trade during the last few months, has been those gambling speculations which, while they may be attended with benefit to the few, are inevitably productive of ruin to thousands. SURPRISING LONGEVITY.—There is at present a man residing in the vicinity of Hereford who, in August last, attained his 105th year; his name is Thomas Morgan; he has relatives residing at Nantyglo, whom he visits yearly. In May last he walked from Hereford to Nanty- glo, a distance of 34 miles, in two days, and he observed, if it were not for his corns he could walk as well now as when he was 20 years old. EISTEDDFOD.—Amongst the number of distinguished individuals expected to attend the approaching Eistedd- fod, to be held at Abergavenny, is Dwarkanauth Tagore, who, it may be remembered, has been honoured by the especial notice of her Majesty on his former and present visit to this country, and whose cashemeres excited the admiration^ of the ladies in London, to some of whom, it was reported, he presented those that they preferred. This eminent person has we believe an intention of residing in England, and occasionally visiting the institutions and colleges founded by himself at Calcutta. The learned Dr. Pritchard is also expected, who is judge of the great prize for this year, Sii Samuel Meyrick, and other lite- rary characters. The daily papers contain an account of the festivities in the Highlands, at Blair Athol, the seat of Lord *nd Lady Glenlyon, whose liberal patronage of all national customs is so liighly appreciated in Scotland, where the Highland gatherings (or Eisteddfodau of Cale- donia) are held annually, instead of being triennial as is mostly the case in Wales. The distinguished persons just named dispensed their hospitalities to a royal and fashionable circle during the festivities, which were upon a scale of extraordinary splendour, especially on Wednes- day week, when the presentation of the stand of colours, presented by her Majesty to the Athol Highlanders, in commemoration of her visit to Blair last year, took place. In speaking of the day's proceedings, the public press thus refers to Lady Glenlyon's address But there was no speech in grace-in feeling—in correctness—could vie with that of Lady Glenlyon, when she returned thanks for the manner in which her health had been proposed, and for the enthusiasm with which the Athol Highlanders had received it." The proceedings generally were of the most interesting description and we regret that we are unable to present a more detailed account to our readers, particularly at this season, when the forthcoming Eis- teddfod at Abergavenny excites so much of the attention of certain classes of our countrymen.

To the Editor of the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian. MR. EDITOR,—Permit me to ask, through the medium of your excellent and extensively circulated paper, is it true that tfae foundation of a new blast furnace at Aberdare, was lately laid on the Sabbath day and is it true that there were dozens, if not scores, of masons and labourers, employed during the last two Sabbath-days in the erection of the same new furnace ? If so, I ask, can such Sabbath.desecration be called the work either of charity, or mercy, or necessity 1 On the contrary, is it not an outrage upon common decency and morality— not to say one word about the clear and positive require- ments of revealed religion I Have those who exercise authority over the workmen employed by the Aberdare Iron Company, discarded the authority of God's Law! or do they believe that the eternal law of God is power- less in. the Valley of Aberdaret I know that there is much more work done in every iron works on the hills than is required; but a desecration of the Sabbath so flagrant, so wanton, and so notorious as the one alluded to, if true, is not often witnessed in any part of this Protestant country. A READER. Merthyr Tydfil, Sept. 16, 1845. GREAT EASTERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY. To the Editor of the Morning Post. SIR,—There are occasionally circumstances of injustice in which an individual by the exertion of his own per- sonal influence may fail to obtain redress, and which therefore render necessary an appeal to some powerful organ, like the press, through whose instrumentality the most defenceless may successfully assert their rights. The promoters of the Great Eastern and Western Rail- way Company have chosen on their own authority, with- out my sanction or concurrence, to affix my name to their prospectus as a Provisional Director of their under- taking. So distasteful was such an announcement to my feel- ings, that I distinctly, by letter, declined the honour, and requested that my name might be erased from the published list of the members of their direction. No attention has been paid to the request; my name is still held forth to the world as one of their direction, committing thereby a fraud upon the public, as also a gross injury and injustice to myself. For this I have no redress but through the agency of the press; and I appeal to you, as its most powerful organ, to give as wide a cir- culation through the medium of your columns to the disclaimer as has been already given to the announce- ment. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your very obedient servant, DAVID EVANS, J Brecon Old Bank, Merthyr Tydvil, September 12.

BIRTHS. Sept. 9, at Newport. Monmouthshire, the lady of Thos. R. Williams, Esq., Clarence-place, of a son. Sept. 4, at Ilfracombe, Devon, the wife of the Rev. Thomas Scott, of a son. Sept. 6, the wife of the Rev. J. H. Sweet, of Hunslet, near Leeds, of a son. Sept. 8, at the Vicarage, Hatherleigh, Devon, the lady of the Rev. F. E. B. Cole, of a daughter. Sept. 6, at Fretherne Rectory, Gloucestershire, the lady of the Rev. Lionel Darell, M.A., of a son. Sept. 4, at Severn Stoke, the lady of the Rev. H. C. Philpott, of a son. Sept. 10th, at 27, Queen's Row, Walworth, the wife of Mr. John Barrett, London & Westminster Bank, and formerly of the Cardiff Arms, Cardiff, of a son. MARRIAGES. Sept. 11, at Colwinstone, John, the second son of the Rev. William Leigh, vicar of Eglwysilan and Llanvabon, to Catherine, the only daughter of the Rev. Richard Bassett, rector of Eglwys- brewis, and vicar of Colwinstone, in this county. Boed hoffdera mwynder yn eu meddiannu, ] A ffvniant, a phlant i lanw eu ty. Sept. 16. at Merthyr Church, by the Rev. J. C. Campbell, Mr. George Peirce, of Dowlais, to Elizabeth, third daughter of Mr. Rice Lewis, London Warehouse, Merthyr. Sept. 16, at Neath Church (by license), by the Rev. D. Jef- freys, Mr. James Lang, of the parish of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, to Miss Ellen White, of the town of Neath. Sept. 11, at Chepstow, George Smedley, Esq., of Ashover, Derbyshire, to Charlotte Blanche, only daughter of S. Woodrone, Esq.. of Huntfield House. Chepstow. Sept. 9, at Hatbern. Leicestershire, the Rev. Edward Smythies, youngest son of the Rev. J- R- Smythles, of Qreyfriars House, Colchester, and of Lj-nch Court, Herefordshire, to Elizabeth March, eldest daughter of the K«v- T. March i'hillipps, rector of Hathem. and Chancellor of the dtocese of Gloucester. Sept. 15, at Llangynwyd Church, by the Rev. R. P. Llewelyn, A.M., vicar, Mr. John Jones to Miss Margaret Llewelyn. On the 16th inst-> a Mary's, Cheltenham, by the Rev. Richard Wilson Greaves, M.A., Rector of Tooting, Surrer, David Hoadley Gabb, Esq., to Sophia Wilson, only daughter of the Bev. B. Greaves, of PiUvme Parade. DEATHS. Sept. 12, at Cowbridge, aged 70, Thomas Edmondes, Esq., many years mayor of that town, and one of the senior magis- trates and deputy-lieutenant of this county. Sept. lIS, in this town, aged 57 years, much regretted, Mr. W. Prichard, senior. Sept. 13, in his 74th year, Mr. Woodman, of Lanishen, father of Mr. Woodman, of the steam-packet office, Cardiff. The deceased was very generally esteemed. Sept. 4, at Skyrrid Cottage, near Abergavenny, aged 79, Sarah, relict of the late Mr. Powell, formerly of the New House, Lan- thewy Rytherch. Sept. 5, at Abergavenny, Miss Mary Jones, aged 68. Sept. 10, in Tudor-street, Abergavenny, aged 20 years, Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. W. Staton. Sept. 16, at St Nicholas, in the prime of life, Mr. William Rees, tailor. ^.pt. 15, at P.: ,awdd. aged 2 yea's ail 9 "T daughter of Mr. \Vnx. Williams, Welsh. Oalvinistic melodist.

WORTHY OF IMITATION.—We perceive from a cir- S^ar» which has fallen into our hands, that the Earl ot •* -dmouth, wishing to encourage upon his Cornish estates more general cultivation of green crops, in connection with an improved system of cropping, offers for the farms *hich shrill have been best cultivated and cropped hand- some premiums, in proportion to the number of acres of ^hich the farms may consist, beginning with farms ex- seeding 200 acres, and ending with cottage tenements containing not more than 25 acres. The crops which have been grown in succession, are—1, Wheat, or °»her grain suited to the soil. 2, Turnips, mangel Wurtzel, aud other roots. 3, Bailey or oats. 4, Grasses. Grasses. Tenants have the option of growing a crop of rape (for consumption by sheep upon the land) in the *«xth year before wheat. It is proposed to inspect the J«»»« of the competitors in the months of July and t bgURt, and to award the premiums in the month of Oc- o er following.- West Briton. GMNSBOROUGII.—Few towns are likely to experience 80 complete a metamorphosis as Gainsborough. For a dumber of years it had a most flourishing shipping trade, 'Urnishing all the midland counties, with a depot for gootllt of almost every description, but chiefly an immense quantity of deals, &c., from the Baltic; groceries, &c., *,1(1 iron in return, to the north, to Hamburgh and the Since the establishment of railways its flour- 'sning trade has dwindled away almost to zero, and Although jt wag nia,ie a port of the fourth rank some years ago, the trade has continued to decline. The hope better days is now entertained, in consequence of the railways projected to pass through the town. The Direct ^orthern would pass through by a trunk line; the Lon- "0|i and York by a loop. Then there is the Sheffield and Grimsby. the works of which have just commenced, Under the direction of Mr. John Stephenson. Another hne has been projected from Derby to Gainsborough, at-,d meets with much support; and two lines from Goole With extensions to Griinsby and Selby and, within the last few days, an announcement has been made of a pro- Jected line from Gainsborough, to Newark, via Retford. ^Vhat may be the ultimate effect of these projects upon the town and trade of Gainsborough it is impossible to predict, but the most sanguine hopes are entertained that they will restore its languishing trade, and raise the town to.its former prosperity.- Leeds Mercury. ■ttl