The Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian Glamorgan Monmouth and Brecon Gazette

Sir diaries Morgan's Cattle Sli m. (BY OUR OWN REPOHTKR.) This annual and far-famed show, established and mainly supported by Sir Charles Morgan, Bart., of Tre- degar Park, Monmouthshire, took place in the new Cattle Market, Newport, on Tuesday last. TJie weather, a point of no small importance upon these occasions, was, we are happy to have to state, very- favourable and consequently the exhibition was wit- nessed by vast crowds, comprising all ranks and condi- tions, who flocked into the town from all parts of this and the neighbouring counties. Upon entering the Market-place we were particularly struck with its commodiousness, its peculiar adaptation to meeting of this kind, and with the excellency of the arrangements which had been entered into, with the View of ensuring comfort to all who attended the show. The places set apart for the animals were also exceedingly well arranged and prepared. Stock of one description were kept distinct from those of other descriptions, so that although the place was crowded no coufusion took place-all was orderly and regular, reflecting the highest credit upon the gentlemen who had the management and regulation of the place. We commenced our observations by looking at some turnips, mangel wurzel, carrots, &c., which were exhi- bited, but which require no particular remark, as they were decidedly inferior to what we have seen produced at shows of much smaller pretensions than the celebrated nIle of Sir Charles Morgan. We then passed on to the sheep. A pen of wethers, exhibited by Mr. Boughton, of Splott, near Cardiff, seamed to attract general attention; and certainly they were in very fine condition. A pen of ewes, exhibited by Mr. Thomas Thomas, of Tydraw, were also very much aud deservedly admired. 8eural other lots were very fine, but require no particular re- mark. We fh»n passed over to another part of the show; and had our a i-'uuon drawn to a Glamorganshire Fat Cow," »'h:ii was exhibited by Mr. Powell, of Ejflwys'n'iinid, aud which certainly was an eitracrdinaiy animal. We understand that Mr. Mar- ttn, butcher, of this town, purchased her upon the spot fur Cardiff Chrisiroas market. A bull, cow, a»d off- spring, of the Heieford breed, exhibited by Mr. Whap- ijjui, of BonriUtoue, next met our view, as it did those of many others of much greater experience, and who se.-med, by the time ^pent in examining their points, to enteitnia a very high opinion of the animals, —an opinion which we entirely concurred in. Mr. Evaus, of 1.lI.n- dowluis, 11:30 exhibited a very flnebull with the cow and offspring, and which were also of the Hereford breed. We then passed a gieat many lotll, neither of which re- quire unv particular notice, with the exception of two r\4rliug* steers of the Hereford breed exhibited by Mr. Bo'j"htou, of Spiott. and which were well deserving o! the attention which we saw paid to them by many expe- rienced grsilers. Mr. JJIVS, of Pentwyn, had also a very fine Heieford yearling bull iu the show. Two_Pal™ of two-year-old steers, of the Hereford breed, exhibited by Mr. Williams, of Penycoed, and by Mr. Evans, of Landowtaie, were highly praised. Mr. Ewer, of Here- ford, had a heifer in the show which attracted niucn attention, on account of a report that her owner bad re- funed a hundred guineas for hllr. She was alM said to be only a yearling au nseertion which many discredited. THE VERY BEST THJKO 1)1 THE SHOW, and which. WE believe, was universally admired, was a fat, o< of th" Hereford breed, under four jeers old, exhibited by Whaphara, of Bonvilstone. An old farmer, who U^d t»pen gazing adtjjlrnbly at ibe aqiml for detily exclaimerl-" II" is a perfect beauty." Some of the ablest judges present declared they had never seen a finer animal, so small in the bone." It was purchased, we understood, by Mr. Edmuntl Waters, jun., of Bridg- end, Glamorganshire, who intends killing it for the Christmas market of that town. A yearling heifer of the Hereford breed, also exhibited by Mr. Whapham, was much admired..We observed two yearling bulls of the Glamorganshire breed which were rather inferior. Some Ayrshire stock, exhibited by Mr. David, of Fairwater, we i cannot leave unnoticed. They were viewed with much attention, and highly spoken of; as were also a bull and heifer of the Durham breed, exhibited by C. H. Leigh, of Pontypool Park, Esq. Two heifers of the Durham breed, exhibited by Sir Charles Morgan, were certainly beauties," to adopt the description of the old farmer just noticed. A gentleman intimately acquainted with matters appertaining to the breeding of stock assured us that he had never seen finer animals in every respect. Amongst the horned cattle, the foregoing were, we think, the only lots requiring, or rather deserving, special notice, at our hands. There were a great number of brood mares in the show, and several good hacks. Four cart stallions at- tracted the attention of every one and seldom, if ever, have we met with such splendid animals. With regard to the show generally, we believe it was rather inferior to last year's exhibition. There were not quite so many animals exhibited; neither do we believe were there so many prime ones. The number of spec- tators was much greater than we observed at the show of 1344. The show of implements contained nothing calling for particular notice. There were some fine ploughs there, but they presented no novelty either as regards construc- tion or workmanship. Sir Charles Morgan went entirely through the show, examining with great miuuteness every object of interest. It was with unmixed satisfaction that we observed this inestimable gentleman in the apparent enjoyment of excellent health and spirits. Several members of his family also went through the show, accompanied by nu- merous friends. Henry Robins, Esq., of the Asp, near Warwick, was the "Judge for the whole of the stock." THE DINNER. At three o'clock a very numerous and most respectable party of gentlemen sat down to dinner at the King's Head Iun. We observed present Sir Charles Morgan, Bart., in the chair; Octavius Morgan, Esq., M.P., in the vice-chair; C. M. R. Morgan, Esq., M.P., at the head of the second table, supported by his eldest eon, Chas. Morgan, Esq. and in the second vice-chair the Rev. Augustus Morgan Maj or-General Milman Mr. Cole- man (an American gentleman); Hanbury Williams, Esq.; Samuel Homfray, Esq.; C. Kemeys Tynte, Esq.; Rev. Arthur Dene Rev. James Coles J. Joce Strick, Esq.; Frederick Justice, Esq. Jos. Latch, Esq., mayor of Newport; Lieut.-Co). Spencer, 37th regiment, and seve- ral other officers; Evan David, Esq.; W. S. Cartwright, Esq. Messrs. Powell (Eglwysnynnid), Boughton (Splott), Whapham (Bonvilstone), Jenkins, Dowliug, Jones, &c., &c. The dining room was densely crowded, and, there- fore, to give the names of all the gentlemen present would be out of the question, even if it were in our power to do so our list, therefore, comprises only the few whose names we happened to be acquainted with. After the cloth had been removed, the Chaiiman rose and said—Gentlemen, I beg leave to propose the Queen's health with three times three—God bless her. (Cheers.) No one deserves more hearty English cheering than she does, for all the good which she confers upon all classes of her people. (Cheers.) The Chairman said the next toast was Queen Ade- laide," whose virtues were too widely known to require any eulogium from him, and, therefore, he proposed her health with three times three. (Cheers.) The Chairman said the next toast was "Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." In giviug Prince Albert, the chairman said he wished to remark that his Royal Highness had the interests of agriculture at heart as much as any man in Her Majesty's dominions. (Cheers.) The Chairman gave as the next toast-" Success to agriculture, and to the different societies established for the promotion of agricultural science." (Cheers.) DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. After a short time had been spent in coasersation, the Chairman rose and said that he would pfMee 1 to read the decision of the judge, and to award the prizes. SILVER curs GIVEN BY Sill CHARLES MORGAN. "For the best yearling bull, North Devon breed." The Chairman said that this (the first prize) had been awarded to his eldest sou, Mr. C. M. R. Morgan, and added—It is very gratifying to me to find my son an- swering my expectations in every way, not only in the study of agricultural science, but in doing everything in his power to promote its interests; and which assures me that as long as he lives the fanner will find in him a firm friend, maintaining the same principles and the same conduct as I have done. (Great cheering.) Mr. Morgan, on receiving the prize, returned thanks, and said it was his inclination as well as his interest to promote the interests of this society, and he should, he trusted, do so as long as he lived. (Protracted cheering.) The Chairman said he was now in his 85th year, and could not well hear what was said; but by the joyful and good-humoured countenances of those around him, he inferred that they were highly pleased with his sou's observations. (Cheers.) The next prize was—"For the best two-year-old hei- fer, Jlorth Devon breedand was awarded to Mr. William Keene, of GoldclifF, For the best yearling bull, short-horned breeds- awarded to Mr. John Bland, Sully. For the best two-year-old heifer (same breed)" — awarded to Sir Charles Morgan, Bart., Tredegar. The Chairman said he did not wish to take the prizes from his tenants, but he thought it useful to show them to what perfection animals could be brought. For the best yearling bull, Hereford breed" -awarded to Samuel Ashton, Esq., Lynch Court. For the best two-year-old heifer (same breed)" awarded to Mr. Thomas Gallicrs, Bridewood. "For the best yearling bull, Ayrshire breed" -awarded to Mr. Evan David, of Fairwater. On handing the cup to Mr. David, the Chairman said—"Gentlemen, In intro- ducing Mr. David to you, I introduce one of the first agriculturists in the county of Glamorgan. No one who reads the newspapers would pass over heedlessly the able speeches which he makes, containing a great amount of information, and which he has derived from practice and observation. It does him great credit, and I have much pleasure in giving him this cup. The Ayrshire breed he introduced on purpose, well knowing their merits." Mr. David was about to sit down when Sir Charles said— Now you may as well wait, Sir, for here is another prize for you." (Laughter.) A gentleman observed that Mr. David had, at different times, received a great many cups from Sir Charles's hands—at least twenty. For the best two-year-old heifer, Ayrshire breed"- Mr. Evan David, of Fairwater. The Chairman, on handing this second cup to Mr. David, said—"Now, Sir, you have one for yourself and one tor your wife. (Laughter.) For the best yearling bull, Glamorganshire breed- awarded to Mr. William Wyne, Saint Mary's Church. For the best two-year-old heifer (same breed)—awar- ded to ,\1 r. David Thomas, Saint Mary's Church. For the bi»st boar under a year old—awarded to Mr. Godhead [que., Mr. Goddard], of Saint Fagan's. For the best fat pig—awarded to the same gentleman. Fur the best ram lamb, long wool—awarded to Mr. William Jones, Breinton. Colonel Tynte then rose to propose a toast. He said that Sir Charles Morgan had just informed them that he laboured under the infirmity of not hearing as well as he had done: he was sure they would congratulate Sir Charles on having fully ietained tha gift of his voice, which was now as full and as mellifluous as ever it was. (Loud cheers.) But he (Col. Tynte) thought it would do his voice no hum to have a little cessation before he proceeded to award the remaining prizes. He was aware that there were many present who could propose the toast he was about to propose in a much more able manner; but he would say that no one could rise with mote sincere respect than h* did to propose to the company the health of that worthy baronet who now presided over them (Protracted cheering.) and whom he (Col. Tynte) looked upon as one of his best and oldest friends. (Cheers.) He was sure the company would pardon him for not waiting longer untilsom" one more competent than him- self should rise. (Hear.) Although he had been long acquainted with the two counties of Monmouth aud Glamorgan—for he was proud of being connected with both,—yet he regretted he had not resided as long as he could wish he had done amongst them. (Cheers.) There were few present who were not aware of his connexion with those counties, and therefore he would not apologize for having risen to do himself the high honour of proponing that illustrious gentleman's health. (Immense cheering.) Sir Charles rati,! hav* been delighted to s<*e so m t") happy faces around him this day; but when did he appear without seeing happy faces around him ^—happi- ness caused by his munificence and excellence. (Cheers ) There was a groat deal of buiioens to btf done, and there- fore he (Col. Tjute) would not occupy their time much longer, but would only say that it was impossible ade- quately to express the praise, which th..ir worthy chairman deserved. In every way—in public, and iu private—his cOadnct had been highly estimable. He was beloved by all who knew him, —not in the county of Monmouth only, but throughout the whole of South Wales, as the hospi- table owner of Tredegar. iGreat cheering.) It was not only in Newport that his virtues were appreciated, but everywhere as one of the mast eminent agriculturi-ts of the day. (Cheers.) When he (Col. Tynte) referred to the splendid receptacle which lw had seen prepared tor the animals brought for the show, and which did so mu. h honour to the towen of Newport and its neighbourhood, he could not but remember that to Sir Charles they were mainly indebted for the pleasure and the benefits which it afforded. (Hear, hear.) He therefore trusted that the company would drink with the loudest cheers and the .udest glasses the health of Sir Charles Morgan. (Vehe- ment and enthusiastic cheering.) The cheering having iu <,onie measure subsided, fsir Charles Morgan rose to return thanks, and was agaiu and agaiu greeted with the same unbounded marks of warm respect and affection by the whole company. Silence having been at length obtained, the chairman, in tones of deep feeling, thanked his worthy f.iend, Colonel Tjnte, for the kind manner in which he had introduced his name, *nd the company for the warmth with which they had received it. The infirmity of partial deafness presented his hearing the whole of what had been said, but he felr, by Col. Tyute's action and motion, well as by the 80- swers of the company from time to time, that "ery hand eonM c«npUn)ent» had bppn p.t4 to bin, Ho romo difficulty in expressing a suitable return on this occasion. (Cheers) He was very glad to perceive that the attend- ance at this cattle show, which he had established so many years ago, was continually increasing. The accommoda- tion afforded was such that gentlemen brought their stock from very great distances and, also, gentlemen had come from very great distances simply in order to be present at the show—to witness the proceedings. One was from America, and another was from Yorkshire, on purpose to see the meeting and they had been pleased to express their high satisfaction and approbation of what they had witnessed. (Cheers.) Seeing such results, he (Sir Charles) did not repent of all the troutUa and expense which he had incurred in promoting the interests of the show, and thereby in supporting the interests of agricul- ture generally—interests which he had so much at heart. (Immense cheering.) He was anxious to promote the prosperity of the tenant-farmer in every way. and he should to the last moment of his life endeavour to do so. (Great cheering, which prevented our hearing one or two sentences with which Sir Charles concluded his speech.) SILTER curs GIVEN BY OTHER GENTLEMEN. By Capel Hanbury Leigh, Esq.—A cup, for the best yearling steer, bred by the exhibitc,—awarded to Sir Charles Morgan.—Sir Charles said-Tile judge has given this prize to me. I did not expect to receive it, but I certainly did my best to bring good animals into the field in order to shew my tenants what could be done. (Hear.) By Frederick Justice, Esq.—A cup, for the second best dittJ, bred by the exhibiter,—also awarded to Sir Charles Morgan. By Colonel Lascelles.—A cup, for the best Glamor- ganshire fat cow,—awarded to Mr. William Powell, of Eglwysnunnid. By Thomas Powell, Esq. — A cup, value ten guineas, for the best yearling heiier, bred by the exhibiter,— awarded to C. H. Leigh, Esq., Pontypool Park. The chairman remarked—" No man deserves a ptize more than Mr. Leigh, for a better man does not live." (Cheers.) By William Mark Wood, Esq.—A cup, value five guineas, for the second best ditto, bred by, and being the bona fide property of, a farmer not farming his own estate,—awarded to Mr. David Jones. By Samuel Homfray, Esq.—A cup, for the best two- year-old heifer, bred by the exhibiter. and being his pro- perty at the time of shewiug,—awarded to C. H. Leigh, Esq., Pontypool Park. By General Munday.—A cup, for the best fat cow, bred by the exhibiter,—awarded to Sir C. Morgan, Bart. Tredegar. By George Morgan, Esq.—A cup, for the best fat ox, under five years old,—awarded to 1\1: Wm. Whapham, Bonvilstone. By Philip Jones, Ksq.,—A cup, for the best two years old bull, bred by the exhibiter,—-awarded to Mr. David Jones. By Hugh Owen, Esq.—A cup, for the best pen of four breeding ewes, long wool, bred by the exhibiter,— awarded to Mr. Thomas Thomas, Ty Draw. By Sir Benjamin Hall—A eup, for the best pen of four breeding ewes, Mountain breed, bred by the exhi- biter, -awarded to Mr. Matthew Fothergill, Cefnruchtyr. By Sir Digby Mack worth, Bart.—A cup, value ten guineas, for the best three two-year-old heifers in calf, bJiia fide the property of a tenant farmer in the county of Monmouth, for four months previous to the show,— awarded to Mr. Thomas Edwards, Llanarth. By Major-General Milman—A cup, for the best ram lamb, South Down breed, bred by the exhibiter,— awarded to Mr. John Lloyd, King's Head Inn. By Lady Hall, Ltanover Court, — A silver cup, value five guineas, for the best pen of one black ram and three black ewes, Welsh breed, not to be under the age of twelve months, and to have been in possession of the owner at lealt six months previous to the show,—awarded to Mr. Richard Fothergill, Tredegar. By Joseph Bailey, Jun., Esq.—A cup, for the bast cart stallion that has covered ill the county of Monmouth in 1845,—awarded to Mr. David, Bridgwater. By William Jones, Esq., of Clytha,—A cup, for the best brood mare, half-bred,—awarded to Mr. Evan Hopkins, Ty Mawr. By John E. Rolls, Esq.—A cup. for the best pony, under five years old, bred by the exhibiter,—awarded to Mr. William Ion, Ty Coch. By the Rev. Augustus Morgan,—A cup, for the best galloway, under five years old,—awarded to Sir Charles \lorgan, Bart., Tredegar. By Charies Morgan, Esq.—A cup, for the best three- year-old colt or filly, got by a thorough-bred horse, and bred in Glamorganshire or Monmouthshire,—awarded to Mr. Thomas Edwards, Hanarth. By Octavius Morgan, Esq.—A cup, for the best boar and sow. of the improved Berkshire breed, under a year old,—awarded to the Rev. Augustus Morgan, Machen Rectory. The Chairman, in a highly complimentary speech, pro- posed Lady Hall's health with three times three. (Drank with musical honours, which Sir Charles led amidst loud cheers.) The next toast the Chairman gave was—" The indi- viduals of the borough of Newport and its adjacent parishes who have subscribed so nobly towards this cattle show." (Drank with three times three.) Mr. Latch, mayor of Newport, acknowledged the com- pliment. PRIZES GIVEN BY GENTLEMEN OF NEWPORT AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. A piece of plate, value ten guineas, for the best bull, cow, and offspring, the offspring being under two years old, the cow being in milk, or within three months of calving, and she and her offspring having been bred by the exhibiter, and the bull, cow, and offspring being his property at the time of showing; cross breed excluded— awarded to Mr. Henry Evans, Landowlais,—w.io said he had five daughters, and had now five silver teapots for them. A piece of plate, value ten guineas, for the best fat cow. fed by the exhibiter, and being in his possession twelv caleudar mouths previous to the day of showing; cro«s breed excluded-awarded to Mr. John Hodges, Grange. A piece of plate, value ten guineas, for the best pair of oxen, bred and fed by the exhibiter, and being his pro- perty at the time of showing; cross breed excluded- awarded to Mr. David Jones, Pentwyn. A piece of plate, value ten guineas, for the best pair of two-year-old steers, bred and fed by the exhibiter, and being his property at the time of showing cross breed excluded—awarded to Mr. Morgan WiUja|119> pen-y-coed. A piece of plate, value five guineas, for the best pair of yearling steers, bred an I fed by the exhibiter, and being his property at the time of showing; cross breed excluded—awarded to Mr. William Boughton, Splott. The Chairman said, Mr. Boughton was the best tenant he had. He (Mr. B.) left nothing untried in order to benefit his land, and, therefore, he had very great pleasure in handing him the prize. A piece of plate, value ten guineas, for the best pair of two year-old stock heifers, bred by the exhibiter, and being his property at the time of showing; cross breed excluded—awarded to Mr. Henry Evans, Landowlais. The Chairman observed to Mr. Evans, amidst much laughter, that as this teapot made his sixth, it was neces- sary for him to have another daughter. A piece of plate, value five guineas, for the best pair of \earliug stock heiters, bred by the exhibiter, and being his property at the time of showing cross breed exclu- ded-awarded to Mr. John VValters, Goldcliff. A piece of plate, value five guineas, for the best pen, consisting of four yearling wethers, bred and fed by the exhibiter, and being his property at the time of showing; cross breed excluded—awarded to Mr. William Bough- ton, Splott. A piece of plate, value five guineas, for the best pen, consisting of four yearling stock ewes, bred by the exhi- biter, and being his property at the time of showing; cross breed excluded—awarded to Mr. Thomas Thomas, Tydraw. A piece of plate, value five guineas, for the best pen, consisting of four breeding ewes, under three years old, bred and fed by the exhibiter, and being his property at tiie time of showing; cross breed excluded—awarded to Mr. Richard Phillpotts, Hay's Gate. A piece of plat», value ten guineas, for the best piece (not being less than five acres) of Swedish turnips, growing within the county ot Monmouth—awarded to Mr. George Dowle, Caerwent. A premium of two guineas and a half, for farm ser- vants and labourers, for the longest servitude under the time master—awarded to Mr. John Morgan's servant. John Williams. A second premium of one guinea and a half, ditto- awarded to Mr. John Morgan's servant, Seth \Villiams. A third premium of one guinea, ditto—awarded to Mr. George Pritchard's servant, William Hughes. Half-a-guinea to the proprietor for the -best couple oi' turkeys—none exhibited. Half-a-guinea to the proprietor for the best couple of geese—awarded to Mary Lewis, Liswerry. H tlf a-guinea to the proprietor for the best couple ot ducks to Ynn Waters, Christchurcli. Half-a-guinea to the proprietor for the best couple of fowls-awarded to Ann Waters, Christchurch. One guinea to the person having the greatest quantity of honey in 1845—awarded to Mary Morgan, Bassalleg The Chairman then proposed the health of the judne of the day, Henry Robins, Esq., of the Asp, near War- wick. (Great cheering.) Mr. Robins, in returning thanks, said he felt a want of words to express the satisfaction he experienced in finding that he had succeeded in giving satisfaction. He then referred to the expe rieiice h • had ha !,—co his breed of horses, which were very superior, one having Won cups upon ten different occasions. Another horst; which he aid for sale (laughter) was also a very excellent one. It was called \lantf<ip, (laughter) and had been success- ful upon two or three occasious. If any gentleman wanted a half-bred horse, he was for sale. (Laughter.) With reference to the stock exhibited at I show, he said, that if the Glamorganshire breed were mixed with the North Wales breed, they would be very greatly im- proved. The Glamorganshire stock were very good cer- tainly, but they wanted flesh—heavy flesh —some hing to weigh. With regard to the Herelords exhibited, m* sab; 11. never saw the Hereford'breed so much impro ed as those were whõch were exhibited at the show, a" the) were fully capa de of being shown with every cha ce of sUi'cess in any county in England, f°r 'f n< t "i" they would run their opponents hard they were excel- lent. With regard to the horses there were, he said, many very good ones. He never saw nicer poneys and Galloways. The stallions were very much improved. The stallion that won the prize was equal to any horse he had ever seen there could not be better in any county in England. Upon the whole the show was a most supe- rior one, and did great credit to the ex.n. iters. Tiie acvt toast was, "The Subscribers o I he t xhibi- (Drank with tbr«»e times tbre$<) "Q"ral jtfilWBQ W* tout. The next toast was, the Chairman said, Lieut. Co!. spencer, whose regiment (the 37th Foot) did such credit ti him (hear) and he (Sir Charles) was sure no regi- '11 Mit could be better or more ably commanded than the 3ith was by his friend, Co!. Spencer. (Cheers.) Colonel Spencer briefly returned thanks. The Chairman then rose, and referred to the handsome manner in which his friend, Col. Tynte, had been pleased to propose his (the chairman's) health. He had known Col. Tynte and his highly estimable family for many years and he was sure that he (Col. Tynte) would, by residing at Cefn Mably, (which he understood he was disposed to do), prove a great acquisition to the two counties of Monmouth and Glamorgan. (Cheers.) He (the chairman) could not pass over Mrs. Tynte, as all who had seen her could not fail to admire and love her; and she would also prove a great acquisition to the neighbourhood, not only to the upper classes of society, but from her kind disposition to the lower order? of the people generally. (Cheers.) Therefore he (the chairman) begged leave to drink Mr. and Mrs. Tynte's good health. (Drank with musical honours.) Colonel Tynte rose, amidst enthusiastic cheering, to acknowledge the compliment. We understood him to commence by saying that he thanked Sir Charles and the company generally, from the bottom of his heart, for the kind way in which his health, together with that of his truly excellent wife, had been proposed and received. Those who wanted teapots* knew what an excellent thing an excellent wife was. (Laughter.) He would, there- fore, say no more than that he was blessed in the posses- sion of a most excellent one. (Great cheering.) Sir Charles had spoken of his (Mr. Tynte's) coming into this neighbourhood to reside. He had done so, and he hoped to continue to reside here long, as he held in the greatest possible respect the country of his forefathers. (Great cheering.) He regretted that he had not spent a longer period in it, but he hoped now to be enabled to live and, he might say, die amongst them. (Cheers.) By the kindness of his father he was a resident in the neighbouring county of Glamorgan, although he was himself a possessor of property in the county of Mon- mouth, (Cheers.) With regard to the objects of the meeting, it was twenty years since he first knew it as the cattle-show at Court-y-Bella; and he might now in truth say the improvement in the stock on the surround- ing district had been more than twenty fold ftom that time to this. (Hear, hear, hear.) He would detain the company no further than merely to say, that when it was his duty to be in public life he had advanced the interests of agriculture to the best of his power. (Cheers.) In private life he looked on it as a sacred duty which de- volved upon the possessors of land to do everything within their means to advance the interests of their tenants, and thereby the interests of agriculture generally. (Loud cheers.) He hoped he should be per- mitted to offer a cup for a prize at the meeting next year; and he should endeavour, by being a little bit of a farmer himself, to try if he could not win a prize as well. (Cheers and laughter.) The gallant Colonel concluded by drinking good health and prosperity" to all present, and resumed his seat amidst loud applause. The Chairman, who was untiring in his exertions to keep up the spirit of the meeting, in which object he was fully supported by numerous friends around him, again rose and said he had another toast to propose-namely, that of a gentleman [Mr. Coleman] who had been at their meeting before—who had come from America, and who was so highly gratified with what he had witnessed at. their meeting last year that he had put off his trip to America in the hope of being once more present at their social and cordial annual meeting. (Cheers.) He (Sir Charles) had read many of his publications, all of which he (the author) intends publishing together, and which when so published he (Sir Charles) would have great pleasure in presenting to the different Farmers' Clubs in Monmouth and Glamorgan. (Drank with three times three.) Mr. Coleman rose to return thanks, and was received with much cheering. He said he was extremely obliged to Sir Charles and the company present for the honour they had done him in drinking his health. He was obliged to them on personal grounds; but he was still more obliged to them for the honour they had done his country, which last sentiment went to his heart. (Cheers.) He was most happy to meet the farmers of Monmouth- shire again and, as Josaph, when he met his brethren at the court of Pharoah, his first enquiry at coming to Tredegar was, Is the old man alive." (Loud cheers.) Thank Got he is yet alive, (renewed cheering,) and with the same zeal for public improvements—with the same kind affection for his friends—with the same anx- ious desire for the happiness of the people generally which has always marked his conduct. (Cheers.) He wished to be allowed to congratulate the company on the perfect success which seemed to attend all the operations of their useful society. He had seen, with great delight, the perfection of their market establishment. He had been over England, Scotland, and Ireland he had seen all the principal market-places in the kingdom but he might say with truth he had not seen one equal to the market- place of Newport. (Cheers ) And in saying that, he was safe in saying that it was unrivalled in the world. (Loud cheers.) He much admired all the provisions made by Sir Charles against the show; but with their permission he would refer to one little provision which struck him with great pleasure, namely:—to find in the skeds four or six comfortable fires, in order that people who came from a distance might refresh themselves by. This was true kindness on the part of Sir Charter. ( Hear.) He had attended a fair in Galway, in Ireland, and while there, he was asked if he would like to see the kind of stock, which he did not see here, but which was always shown upon such occasions, and that was the marriage- able girls of the country. (Immense laughter.) Now, at a proper time, he went with a noble friend who accom- panied him to a high piece of ground, where he saw one hundred excellent looking young women. They were not there for sale. (Laughter.) They were not to be had but by those who were entitled to have them. It occurred to him to.day, in looking at the market-place, that if the Welsh girls chose to come amongst you under the same circumstances, that you would not only be disposed to give them a free footing, but a warm welcome. (Laughter) Mr. Coleman then proceeded—Gentlemen, allow me to congratulate you upon the condition of the agricultural community. The wheat crop has been a fair average that must be admitted. Oats and barley have been ex- traordinarily abundant. The turnip crop is large. The potatoe crop has suffered severely in some parts of the kingdom but then the potatoe crop is extraordinarily large. I met with an Irish gentleman lately, and we referred, in the course of conversation, to the diseased potatoes in his own country. lie said the potatoes had suffered severely—that they had lost a large portion of the crop ;—but. then, he added, the crop this year was four times as large as it ordinarily was. (Hear, hear.) It is not to be concealed that the condition of Ireland in that respect is much to be lamented; but I cannot doubt but that England—the generous English people will, with that philanthropic feeling which has erer so eminently distinguished them, open their hands to relieve the dis- tresses of their Irish brethren. (Cheers.) Providence, gentlemen, sends no unmixed evil. (Hear.) I do be- lieve that the potatoe crop is the great cutge of Ireland. (Hear.) What can you do with a people who are willing to live upon potatoes 3-54 out of 365 days in the yearl In order to ptoduce improvement, you must stimulate them to improve their condition. I know that the rev. gentleman who sits near me (Rer. Augustus Morgan) will tell me that people should be contented with their condition —that people should not complain against Providence. I agree with that sentiment that people should not complain against Pro- vidence; but I say no man should be contented with his condition who can make it better. (Great cheering.) If men are willing to live and die upon potatoes to feed their children upon potatoes and nothing else—there is no chance of making them better. (Hear, hear.) I con- gratulate you, gentlemen, on the condition of the agri- cultural community in this country. I hope I shall not be tedious (cries of go on"), as this may be my last time of addressing you. Gentlemen, the prices of agricultural produce is the subject which all farmers are interested in. High prices are to be considered in two aspects. If high prices proceed from the scarcity of the thing to be sold, then it is a sign of distress; but if from an increase in the demand for these articles it shows the power of individuals is enlarged, by which they are enabled to purchase and consume a greater quantity. (Hear.) And in this respect I appeal to yourselves whether yon ever experienced a year o! greater prosperity than last year. Every haiM capable of being employed >vas employed in some way. Every spindle was in mo- tion. Lo >k at your own docks it is not large enough for the shipping that come into it. Look at the traffic of amazing magnitude which is carried on in this district of the kingdo n. Look at the traffic which is carried on over the railway, through Sir Charles Morgan's park. Last week no less than 17,80J tons of coal passed up and down that road. (Hear.) Is that no indication of pros- perity 1 (Cheers.) Gentlemen, the interests of different classes are intimately connected, and when one class flourishes, others become similarly prosperous. When trade flourishes, agriculture prospers. (He ir.) Gentle- men, allow me to allude to another circumstance: I uu- derstand very well the difference between making rail- roads and speculating in railway shares, (ilear, hear.) Railway speculation, like every other species of gambling, is a terrible curse to the community. (Hear, hear.) Any mode of accumulating money except by hard industry, is alwavs a curse, both to individuals and to the public at large. But that observation does not apply to making railroads. I have been often asked what advantage does a people or nation derive from makiug railroads. Let me answer that question by a single fact: I came from London on Saturday. I came f¡ om London to Swindon, riding with six or seven drovers who had been to smith- fiehl market. They had proceeded there with their cattle on Thursday sold them on Friday and were returning home 0:\ S turday moruinx: that is. they had done that, which, un ler ot ler circumstances, they could not have accomplish d under tea days. (Hear.) Iu my own wintry it is understood, that in driving a fat animal to market a uundred miles, it loses ,100 pouuds in weight; oin- tiv railway it loses nothing-the actual saving tbereuy bein t equivalent to the expenses of conveyance, and your animal comes into the maiket fresh and ready for a purchaser. (Hear.) Gentlemen, I shall be as,ked amo other things Wilen I get home wnat struck me 1,1 ti.igi.tnd. I shall answer that one thing struck Ill' most particularly, namely, the extraordinary con- asts iu human condition: the contrast of enormous ,veatr h by -he side of destitution that cannot be exagge- rated. (Hear.) What is the remedy in this case 1 Is my owe poor man the worse for his neighbour being ich 1 Certainly not, unless that rich neighbour abuses us power. But, gentlemen, in this highly moral com- This expression refers to a remark made by oac of the iue. cwsfaj cvmywtitors, »b<?vf. n unity public opinion is sufficient to restrain him. (Hear.) Is any man the worse in this neighbourhood on iccount of Sir Charles Morgan's wealtht Certainly not. (Loud cheers.) Nothing give's him greater pleasure than to do good to all around him, as you can very well testify. (Immense cheering.) All that government can do for a people is to give them a fair chance, by honest industry, to accumulate wealth—nothing more. But what is if m'lkès such a vast difference between one person ann another! ItisEdocation. (Hear.) Itisthepowerof mind. (Cheers.) Itisthatwhichetevateshiscondition. I want you to give education to every class of the people, that they may be exalted and respected, and rise to ap- preciate and enjoy the comforts of civilized life. (Hear.) Gentlemen, you have, doubtless, all heard of the sub-soil plough. What does it do—docs it cover the top soil 1 [t loosens the under strata, and, by mixing it with the earth on the surface—the top soil-by bringing it to the light and to the air—exposing it to atmospheric influence -both top and undvr soil are nourished and refreshed together. (Cheers.) I wish, then, that the great sub-soil plough of EDUCATION should go through every portion of the community—bringing the lower strata of s iciety to light and air, that they may fructify, and the whole b)dy of the public be nourished. (Cheers.) Gentlemen, YOll alluded to my country. I trust that as a good citizen I have sfjust regard for my own country—my native land. The child who does not love his mother had better never to have been born. (Hear.) But in desiring the pros- perity of my own country, God forbid that I should desire that prosperity at the expense of any other country on earth. (Loud ooeers.) Gentlemen, often in your fields have you seen the light of the sun intercepted by a cloud; and while, perhaps, you have stool, you have seen the cloud pass away from one spot and go over other rwts of the field. What t<a3 beenr the effect? To reduce the temperature throughout the field, So it is in the political world let the cloud come over any part of the earth, and, in the pires<>nt condition of the civilized community, every part will suffer. (Cheers.) Gentlemen,, I "f say with perfect tru'h, that the more I see of England the better I like it. (Hear.) You are an enlightened people,—you are a free peonle,—yon are a brave people.—you are an honest people. Every true American is 'proud of his descent from your country. (Cheers.) God forbid that there should be a war be- tween the two countries about a territory in respect to which, when America claims it as her own and Great Britain as her own, I have to ask this question —VThat right has either to ii^ (Immense cheering and laughter.) Suppose the Esquimaux Indians and other Indians—say the Ojihbeways-should go home aftt'1' visiting this conn- try, and having arrived there should quarrel and set their respective nations to fall out as to who ought to have possession of London—who discovered it first 1 (Cheers I, and laughter.) And the only difference is that they are heathens, and we are what we call ourselves Christians (renewed cheering); and, therefore, as good Christians, we think we have a right to lay our hands upon every- thing we can reach. (Laughter.) Gentlemen, that period of the world has arrived when governments should be taught, the true purposes of government that it is not the enrichment of a nation by conquest—not the sub- jugation of countries by military force. 1 honour the brave soldier who stands up in defence of his country, but I regard with very different feelings the man who makes conquests merely for the sake of gratifying somfe idle love of military fame." It is high time that men should understand the great objects for which governments were originally established—the extension of libprty-fol the protection of the rights of those who ar.- defenceless. [Several succeeding sentences we lost,] Gentlemen, I feel that you have done me great honour in drinking my health, and in giving your kind attention to my few and humble observations. I shall return to my native land, if it so please ($0(1, laden with a debt of gratitude for the kindness I have experienced here, which no words can adequately mention or describe, and no tongue can ex- press. I shall always think with delight—with feelings that will constantly lie acquiring new vivacity, as long as my heart beats in its proper place. (Haar.) On my acquaintance with my venerable and highly-venerated friend, who sits here, I shall think with feelings of inex- pressible satisfaction. I shall often call to mind his public career—of the success which has attended the beneficent application of his wealth. (Cheers.) He will rejoice with me when I say, as I can say with perfect truth, that the example of Sir Charles VIorgan is by no means sin- gular in Great Britain. Gentlemen, ere we part, may God bless you all. (Protracted cheering.) The Chairman then rose and proposed as the next toast "the health of Mr. Cayter," a gentleman from York- shire, who was a great farmer and agriculturist. (Drank with three times three.) Mr. Cayter thanked the company for the honour con- ferred upon him, especially as he was a total stranger to them. He had been travelling through Wales for a few weeks; and he would take the liberty of mentioning what passed through his mind respecting the country. With regard to the counties of Brecon and Carmarthen, he thought the stock very backward. A cross with the short-horn breed would be found very beneficial. He must say their stock required improvement very much indeed in fact, they seemed most thoroughly neglected. Their fold-yards were badly formed—were partly in the street, that is the house on one side, the cattle on tha o:ber, with a stream of water running through the middle. They should take care of their you-ng as the Scotch farmers did. "In this country," said Mr. Cayter, "I have not seen one animal in decent condition." He then gave the farmers advice to grow turnips—to get sheep, and thereby to improve their land, &c., &c. concluding by propos- ing the health ofC. M. R. Morgan-, Esq., which toast was most enthusiastically responded to hy all present. Mr. Morgan rose to return thanks most sincerely for the kind manner in which his health had been drank by the company. He was not aware that he should be called upon to address the meeting; neither did he know to what part of South Wales Mr. Cayler's observations re- ferred. His allusions to the stock of this country" were evidently not intended to be applied to the stock exhibited at the show this day for after the high opinion of the judge, who was a gentleman of great ability and experience, and a much better judge of stock than his friend Mr. Cayter was, no one could suppose that his (Mr. Cayter's) remarks were to be applied to them. (Cheers.) It was rather arrogant in him to comment as he had done upon the stock of "this country." (Cheers.) He had been travelling in the far I Vest, (laughter) iu Carmarthenshire or Pembrokeshire probably, where the stock was not very well taken care of, or at least not quite so well as in Monmouthshire or Glamorganshire. (Hear.) Here they were rather differently treated and after what they had heard from Mr. Robins, the judge of the day, he (Mr. Morgan) thought they ought to be very well satisfied, as that gentleman had most explicitly de- clared the stock exhibited at the show to be as good as any one cetttd expect to see. (Cheers.) After a slight reference to the excellent speech delivered by Mr. Cole- man, Mr. Morgan concluded by stating that he was most happy to perceive the society's meetings flourish, and that as long as he lived the society should have his warmest support. He resumed his seat amidst general and pro- tracted cheering. Mr. Coleman proposed as the next toast—" Lady Rodney and the ladies of the Morgan familv." Drank with loud cheers and musical honours. Mr. Octavius Morgan acknowledged the compliment. He could assure the company that the ladies of his family- took the warmest interest in the prosperity of the society, and ever evinced the most anxious desire to hear an account of the proceedings. Colonel Spencer proposed the health of Mr. Morgan, Junr., of Rupeira, which toast the company drink with immense and protracted cheering—nine times nine and one cheer more. Mr. Morgan, Junr., rose to return thanks. He said he was much obliged to the meetin" for the kind and handsome manuer in which they had responded to Col. Spenoer's proportion. He had great pleasure in rnePting the numerous company this day, and he hoped to be able to do so every year. (Cheers.) He trusted that he should always endeavour to follow the example set him by his grandfather and father, by doing everything in his power to promote the prosperity of the agricultural interest generally. (Cheers.) He beggeo leave to drink to the good health of everybody present, and to wish them every success in this world. (Great cheering from all parts of the room.) The Chairman then proposed the health of Mr. Leigh, Lord Lieut. of the county of Monmouth. (Cheers.) He is," said the Chairman, a most excellent man, and no person deserves three cheers more than he does. (Cheers.) I wish he had better health, and was able to join us. His heart is with us, although his body is some- where else." (Drank with great applause.) — The Chairman again rose, and after addressing a few kind words to the company, left the room, accompanied by the members of his family and numerous friends, and on leaving received three hearty cheers. TESTIMONIAL TO SIR CHAS. MORGAN, BART. Sir Charles Morgan and his friends having retired, the chair was taken by W. S. Cartwright, Esq. The first toast proposed by the chairman was the health of Sir Charles, as their friend and neighbour, whose hospitality was unbounded, and who was universally beloved by all classes, which toast was drank with great applause. Mr. David, of Fairwater, then rose, with the permis- sion of the chairman, and stated that he was fully sensible of the liberty he was taking in presenting himself to their notice, and in occupying the time and attention of that respectable meeting; but he hoped they would bear with him a short time, while he made a few observations upon a subject intimately connected with the object for which they had met. He particularly wished to call the atten- tion of his brother farmers to the remarks he should make, believing they were more immediately interested. We have, gentlemen, as you all know, met in this place for 25 or 30 »-ars to become the recipients of the splendid prizes given by the worthy patron of this show; and I do tnink the time has now arrived when we ought to adopt some steps to acknowledge this obligation, and we should do so in some substantial form. (Cheers.^ Posterity will, no doubt, do ample justice to tiie memory of the worthy Bart. hut I trust, gentlemen, you will not leave the payment of this debt to posterity—it is you and I who have received these splendid trophies which I have now before me for the long period I have named, and I do trust that we will not let posterity reproach us for so much ingratitude. These trophies, gentlemen, we shall hand down to our children with pride and exultation and do, therefore trust that you will enabls the worthy bart- to do the same. (Cheers.) I do hope that by a united effort we shall enable him in like manner to hand down to his children and his children's children some lasting memo- rial— the spontaneous offeriugof a gratefnl and a discern- ing public—as an acknowledgment of his persevering efforts in' the improvement of the agriculture of this country. 0»ntlemen, let me alik you in, WUrX part of the kingdom, indeed I may add of the world, has there been s-ich an effort made to benefit the agricultural interest 1 \Vhere have we any instance of an exhibition of this extensive nature been kept up by the exertions of a single in lividual for so long a period 1 (Cheers.) It is true th it our Bedford's, our Coke's, and our A'thorp's did institute similar exhibitions, but they only existed for a time; for when the noveltv was ov-'r. they were discon- tinued. This is not the case with the Tredegar Show, gentlemen, for after an existence «xceedinar a quarter of a century the Tredegar Show is still prospering, an the ze il and the liberality of the worthy patron of it is ;t:ii unabated and the manner he has so ably fi1 d the chair, fi- i n wnic.i he has so recently retired, must afford the blu- e'1t gratification to us all. If we also compare the pre u » uws with those of the former oeriod we shall find grou IOS for rejoicing. The ju Ige of this day, whose experie-u; > tii such matters has been rant extensive, to d vou that he recollected this show 20 years ago,&that he hid no hesita- tion in saying that it was improved full twenty fold since thtt period.* (Cheers.) To this testimony I may add mv own humble opinion, having attended this show from the commencement, and having had the honour of receiving a due share of the prize? awarded. At the former pe- riod we had, it is true, a few good animals shown -two or three good s'iort horns by Mr. Barry, two or three g:,n,1 Herefords by Mr. White, and perhaps two or three good things from other parties. But now the case i.s very different; for instead of some hitfa dozen good animals why we have now half a hundred; and we have it from the judge this morning that they would do credit to any agricultural show in the kioglom; and let ma add, these good things arc not the produce of some distant part of the kingdom as formerly, but of the neighbourhood, most of them the property of practical farmers. This is, gen- tlemen, the result of the ze d and pcrs weraiu-o of our worthy patron; this is, gentlemen, the rich harvest we now reap from the good seed sown by hi:n some twenty years ago. I n1IPt. apologise, gentlemen, for detaining you so bag (cries of" No, no, go on") I will, there- fore, conclude by expressing an earnest hope that you will carry out my proposal, and also set about this I/OO I work immediately, While it is called to-day." Lnt the evening of a long life devoted to acts of the most unbounded liberality and benevolence be cheered bv the pleasing reflection that such goo 1 deeds are duly apore- ciated, not only by the recipients of these bounties, but also by the public at large. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Matliew Fothergill seconded the proposal made by Mr. D.iv d. They were all u.uler the greatest obligations to Sir Charles Morgan, ani he h tel long wished that something of the kiu l should be done; h Ctherefore, felt the greatest pleasure in supporting the propos il, and begged to say he would do all in his power to promote it. The proposition was carried by acclamation, and a sub- scription was immediately commenced in the room, and a committee was named to make further arrangements. Various toasts were afterwards drank and respon led ta, and some excellent songs were given. The Chairman, in proposing the health of Air. David, coupled with the cordial thanks of the meeting for having introdu -ed the measure, stated that he should fee! the highest gratifica- tion in promoting it, and begged to say that he shoul 1 do all in his power to carry it out. (Toe toast was drank with all tHe honours, and responded to hy Mr. David.) The healths of other gentlemen were given, and the meeting did not separate until a lite hour, but our hmitj will not permit us to give further particulars. We believe it was CuI. Tynte male uw af thJ cypres do is referred to hr :\1r. David. Iioarevev, the error is immaterial. Ma. PRICE'S CONCERT.—This brilliant affair is to take place, we perceive, on the 18th instant. A crowdcd house is anticipated as the natural consequence of the first-rate attractions provided hy the enlerprisiug indi- vidual whose name appeirs at the com men ement"of the paragraph. \Ve understand Mr. Price (with the same distinguished party) will give a concert oa the following evening at Tredegar Iron Works-patronized by Samuel Homfray, Esq.

1 fothe Editor of the Car dlfan \terthyr (iutrdrin. SIR,—I recollect ludn; visited South Wale- some years az) and witnessed the opening of a neat little church, at a miserable looking place called Tredeg-.r; and, although the greater nuss of the people were English, yet the English sermon had no more effect upon their minds than a harpsieb >rj out of tune n A-V;U;'atG Vc'r'' KoV- D,'arl of !A lil laff preached a sermon lan-'iiag*. all the can^g.itiun ??em?d Woe trifled and on the qui vire, anxiously waiting for every wod tlut came from his mouth, which searched every vein in their bodies and pene- trated their very souls. Every rational mm, therefore, tha.t understands the t«v> languages must can lidly confess that the Welsh is far more expressive, and consequently more appro- priate for religious purposes. 1 am. sir, your obedient servant, T A TRUE curiiomiAX London, Dec. 10th, 18i."i. To the Editor of the CardiJ and Mertlujr Guardian. SIR. —W ill you please to give publicity to a fetv remarks I have to make, in reference to what appaared in the Cambriin on the 22;i<I Xove-nber last, respecting the lata! accident which unfortunately berel my late lamented brother, Mr Michael Mirks, of Swansea. In that statement it is mvie to anoear thai, the fault was entirely hi. own, from a nervous state and it give the public an impression that it was deliberately done while the om nib in was proceeding on it* usual course, l'caanot allow such a libel on his memory to be uncontradicted. \Mien the statement W:h iv id to him, lie expressiv said that it was votdof truth, with the exception of his leaping from the omnibus. lits statement is as follows, first, that the regular drive;-was drunk and could nit proceed. SceondJv, the "man that drove was in a state of intoxication, and was -T) minutes behind time at starting, and when he came to the turnin" at (irecnhill, he turned short and almost came in contact with a house, when cheeking and going d,j\1 th" hill at a rani 1 rate, the vehicle having no drag or chain on the wheel caused it to oscillate in a violent manner, when i'J the mome.it of excitement he jumped off and that it was not in the power of the driver to stop the omnibus at that time. Such, sir, are the facts of that lamentable occurrence, and I feel I shall be doing an aCI of justice to the public, independent of giving to the world a true statement, 11 is to be regretted that sue I ac < of reckless- ness, (fora milder term I cannot apply to such character* as are too frequently an i un.'ort mately placed in situations which re- quire not oah skill b it the greatest care and caution) more especially when tie lives of individuals are at stake, from anv indiscretion on their par., tra-t that the proper authorities will have a watchful eye on the efficiency of the conveyances as well as the conductors, so that in future we may not'have a recur- rence of the kind that no one may have to bewail the loss, as my family have been deprived of oue who was a tender husband, an affectionate father and brother. a< well as a sincere and warm hearted friend. 1 remain, sir, your very obedient servant. „ „ M.VRIC MARKS. 9, St. Mary Street, Cardiff. Dec. 4th, 18-Ú),

BIRTHS. Dee. 2, the lady of J. Bailey, jun., Esq., M.P Easton Court, Worcestershire, of a son. Dee. 8, at Kingsmeal Terrace. Bath, the wife of Mr J. II, Chute, of the Theatres Royal Bath and Bristol, of a son. Nov. 2;, the lady of J. F. Vaug'ian. Esq., of ( ourUield, Monmouthshire, of a daughter. At Ne wbridge, in this county, on Wednesday last, where she had proceeded with her husband to market. Mrs. Ilo ikins wife of Vlr. Joh.i Hopkins, butcher, LVialatf, of tw; is. Dec. 4. it Brunswick Square, Brighton, the Right Hon. L'dy Ileadley, of H son, Dec. 5. the wife of Mr. John Jones, iiaarthc Iron BrU.;e, Merthyr, marble mason, & of a dau<*hte*. ° Dec. 6, Mrs. William Morris, Merthyr, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Dec. 1, at Aberdare Church, by the Rev. J. J. Williams, Mr. Richard Richards, fanner, to Catherine Thomas, both of Cwra- dare, Dec. 6, Mr. Willi am MatthevV, of Mill-street, to Miss Catherine Itees, of Gamlyn-fawr. Dee. 8. Edward Edwards, to Jennet Davies. both of Llwyi- coed, in the parish of Aberdare. Dec. 8, at Vayuor Church, by the Rev. Thos, Williams, Mr. John S.veedenbank, cashier to the l'envrlarran Iron Co., to Margaret, third daughter of the late Mr. George Kirkhouse, mineral agent to the Dowlais Iron Co, Dec. 4, at St. Melons, Monmouthshire. Mr. David James, to Mrs. Yorath, both of St. Melons. Dec. 1, at Clifton Church, Bristol, Capf. John Allen, of the sere, steamer, Newport, to Mrs. Ann Thjina^ "r th" ..1.1 Noah's Ark, iu that town. Pee,3 at cnettennam, John S. Fedke, Esq., of Duffryn, Car- marthenshire, to Elizabeth Irwin, second ùaaghtrr of the late William Bevan, Esq., of Swans,>a, Nov. 27, at St. Mary's Church. Cowas, by the Rev, J, B. Atkinson. M.A., II«nry, only son of SiT William and Lady Maria Ogll\!1der, of Parnham, Dorsetshire, and of Nunwell, in the isle of Wight, to Louisa, youngest surviving daughter of the late Sir George Leeds, of Croxton Park Cambridgeshire,. Bart. After the ceremony, the bride and bridegroom lef, Grantham House, the residence of Rear Admiral Sir William and Lady IVFontagu, for Nunwell. [The statement ill our last number, that the Hev. J, J. Williams had been married to Miss Roberts at Aberdare Church, is incorrect. L'pon receiving the note containing the announcem >nt ,of the marriage we instantly threw it aside, ll1- 1I.5111I1Ch as it wa, not authenticated by the signature of a person known to us, but unfortunately one of those miseliievous imps, who are most appropriately designated Printers' Devils," hav- ing found it in a basket provided for the reception of waste paper, original poetry, &?., thought that it had been thrown into it by inadvertence — picked it up-rushed iuto the office handed it to the compositor, who, naturally enough supposing that it was all right," inserted it among the marriages. We regret the circumstance, aud be^ to apologise to the parties concerned for the unfortunate offieiousness of the young gentle- man above referred to. We may also state that some days pre- vious to the publication of our last number, we wrote to a clergyman residing near Aberdare, apprising him of the fact that some half-maniac—half-goose had sent us an account of Mr. Williams' marriage, which account bore intrinsic evidence of its being a fabrication; and we believe Mr. Williams is aware that we did su.J DEATHS. Dec. 2, at his residence, the Heath Cock Inn, Newport, Mon- mouthshire, aged 46,,>;r, John Church, for a long time the landlord ot tie s Head Inn, in that town, much resnected. Dec. i, at Uonmouth, aged 31, Eliza Maria, wife of Mr. Thomas livans, arappr. Lately, at the residence of Sir Bruce CMehesfer, Bart., Eaton .quale, Lucy, the vouugest daughter oi Sir liruce and Lady Chichester. Dec. I, at Abergavenny, Mr. Williams, Tudor-street, aged 68 years. Dee, < at the Vicarage, Wadhurst. Sussex, in the 75th year of his age. the Rev. Robert Barlow Gardiner, vicar uf that parish. Recently, at her residence in Dublin, aged 8!). Anne, relict of Prancis Saunderson, Esq" of CasU" Saundersou, County Cavan, and Miskin House, in thi3 county. Nov. oO, at Towyn, Merionethshire, aged 33. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Movga* Williami, Pttnyrlieol, M«rthyr Tydvil.

S(' t ,Ltra';k-—Lewis Lewis, boatman to Mr. Evan Ii'i'ao LiandafF; Jonah Evans, boatman to Mr. Thos. >n n8 .^l'Wr(rd Evans, excavator, of Newbridge and sai-tcs, hibouicr, Canal-street, Cardiff, were seve- J, 5,laJ'?ed wiiii hav in<r committed a most wanton out- VH T '10USe Charles Fitzgerald, landlord of i P' ^Vhitmorc-Lnnp. It was proved that the 0ga' '.1*!u been suiltv of breaking the furniture in the p?1pJ.v ,,e<iusc the landlord refused to give them [jI".vans, whose rase bore some features of j,1011, Was ordered to pay the costs his companions .0Jt°f«ed in the penalty of nine shillings — the b, i .naije—and the co 's in default of payment '"P'isoued for fourteen it.ys. f'T('• n'as iTiin chvr*e.l with having assault-vl i; and was convicts il in the penalty of ten fcriso?' lnpl'Jrting costs in default of payment to be L ,M>ao 1 for seven days, in addition to the fourteen b'JVe named. 5TB -,r u.j V A PA!:T;OT. — Buchanan, seaman on c.j ',i! I'eneiupe, of Aut\yci-p, alias the Beatrice, of t!i»' charged with stealing a parrot, the property S:V„C?^ and steward but the evidence being iucou- l,e Was discharged. lSSl"lT —Wi.'Vtmi Letch was required to enter into voiV"es h, keen t ie ;:f>v vj towards Henry Place, 0l tlle w.'ighin • -machine, for three months.