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CORRESPONDENCE. CROMLECH. VROM THE ARCHDEACON OF CARDIGAN TO A MEMBER OF THE ARCIL-T^OLOGICAL SOCIETY—(LETTER Llandovery. <)jtober 31, ISH). MR DEAR ?IN,— Many thanks for your encouragement, and wish that I siwuld proceed with these" Clomledl" let- ters. I am delighted with the opportunity of di,charging the heaw load of antiquarian knowledge which has so Ions Veen pent within my own breast, and I anticipate the great- est pleasuie from the first interview between Dr. Todd and myself, when I shall be so glad to communicate with him confidentially on this subject, not only the moft interesting, bot also the most exciting to mHl>lf. I have always felt '.hat we Christians of the modern school have. especially for the last two centuries, been accessories to an unscriptural theory, founded principally upon the ut- terly untenable philosophy of Epicurus, the popular ex- pounder of the atomic system of cosmogony, and of the action of ceitain laws, irrespective of a divine cause, which was intrGduced it'to Western Europe from the thoroughly corrupted system of Egypt and Babylonia by Uemocritus of Abdera. the real founder in the western world of a philo- sophy, purely materia!, without a spiritual existence or a spiritual cause. According to my own opinion, we have the means within our reach of proving, almost mathematically, that the race which immediately peopled the world after the flood, were soleiy the descendants of Noah and his children, and they enme forth from the ark with their wives and children moral, intellectual, and spiritual agenls, in the highest de- cree of what we now call civi!:zat:on, and that the savage life which so many clever men from downwards have ('escribed a- the original condition of the progenitors of the human rat e, has been merely she result of debasement and <!egradation caused bv wanderers into the wild uncultivated f<i; ests of the earth, where, removed from the central stock, and having to maintain a sore struggle for material exis- tence. they lost all accurate knowledge, and retained but faint traditions of a better and a wiser world. J may say honestly, that I have been working out thi;. problem for nearly forty years, and feel confident that I shall, under God's providence, be enabled to lay before every sincere truth-seeker evidence which will satisfy him that the scripture- are true, and Democritus wrong. But to return to our original subject, I do not regard that it will make any essential difference in my argument, -lie- ther the supposed to be an altar or a tomb that at later periods the altar was built on a tomb and used for the purpose of sacrificing to the departed hero whose tumulus it so often crowned, every antiquarian must neces- sarily allow but we cm prove from scripture history. that theaitar was origin;)-independent of the tomb, and had no necessary connection with it: the proof of this will be the subject of a separate letter. The following extract from the 2nd Vol. of Dr. Edward Clarke's Travels, page 7;). will show that the question has been mooted before, and that each side of it can claim illus. trious natrons The doctor, after expressing his admiration of the mighty monuments which are still visible in the Cimmerian Cher- sonese. now called Crimea instead of Cimbria, proceeds in the following manner: —" Indeed it would be vain to ask where they are not observed but the size, the grandeur, and the riches of those upon the European and Asiatic sides of the Cimmerian Straits excite astonishing ideas of the wealth and power of the people bv whom they were constructed. In the view of labour so prodigious, as well as of expenditure so enormous, for the purpose of inhuming a single body, customs and superstitions are manifested which serve to illustrate the origin of the pyramids of Egypt, of the caverns of Elephanta, and of the first temples of the ancient worlJ, In memory of "the nighty dead." long before there were any such edifices as temples, the simple sepulchral heap was raised, and this became the a!tar on which sacri- fices were offered. Hence the most ancient heathen struc- tures for offerings to the gods were always erected upon tombs, or in their immediate vicinity. The discussion which has been founded upon a question "whether the Egyptian pyramids were tombs or temples, seems altogether nuga- tory: being one, they were necessarily the other. The soros in the interior chamber of the greater pyramid of DJiza proving its sepulchral origin, as decidedly establishes the certainty that it was also a place of religious worship El tot templa Deum Romæ, quot in urbe sepulchra lieroum uumerare licet." The sanctity of the Acropolis of Athens owed its origin to the sepulchre of Cecrops and without this leading cause of veneration the numerous temples by which it was after- wards adorned would never have been erected. The same may be said of the temple of Venus, at Paphos, built over the tomb of Cinyras, the father of Adonis of Apollo Didy- rcseu.9, at Miletus, over the grave of Cleomachus with many others alluded to both by Eusebius and by Clemens Alex- andrinus. On this account ancient authors make use of such words for the temples of the gods, as, in their original and proper signification, imply nothing more than a ttmb or a sepulchre. In this sense Lycophron, who affects obsolete terms, uses Tumbos (Greek) and Virgil Tumulus. It has been deemed right to state these few observations, because there is no part of ancient history liable to greater misre- presentation than that which relates to the origin of tem- ples neither is it possible to point out a passage in all Mr. Bryant's learned dissertations, so reprehensible, and so con- trary to the evident matter of fact, as that in which this subject is introduced." This very close observer of external nature and the works of man, though often strangely prejudiced in the conclu- sions which he draws from the observations, hints not at the time in which these massive memorials were constructed. I think, however, that we have positive evidence that all monuments on which the chisel and the hammer were used as instruments are posterior even in time to those still exist- ing ruder, yet even more imposing structures of which the coarse and unwrought stone was the sole material. In the 730th and two foIlowing lines of the CEdipus Tyran- nus of Sophocles, we have this account of the place where Laius, King of Thebes, was slain some four generations berore the Trojan war. And where is this place where the accident happened ?" The land is called Phocis, and the road divided from Delphi and Daulia comes to the same point." Now, I have seen a picture of this spot where three roads meet, by a countryman of our own called Grecian Wil- liams," a most beautiful painter of localities but who told me in contidence. that he thought that the fact of his being known to be a Welshman would not be conducive to his success as an artist." I hope and trust that we have made considerable progress in self-respect since this confession was made, five and twenty years ago. The scene described by Sophocles formed a very striking picture but I know not where it is at present, otherwise I would have a copy taken from it to accompany this letter. In the meantime accept this description of it from the 219th page of the 7th vol. ot Dr. Clarke's Travels:- "After descending into the valley we saw between thirty and forty eagles collected on one spot; and we observed upon our right two immense rocks towering above the road. The huge masses they exhibit, added to a striking effect produced by their ocherous colour, gave a surprising degree of grandeur to the foreground of the magnificent picture that was here pre- sented to the eye. Upon the top of the higher rock is a re- markable ruin, corresponding with the description and situation of the monuments of Laius and his follower, according to Pau- sanius but perhaps originally a. tower of observation and de- fence upon the frontier of Phocis. It is of a circular form- built like the walls of Tiryns in the Cyclopean style of structure, with large stones which the ancients had the art of placing to- gether upon the acclivities of rocks, without any cement, in the roost regular manner. We ascended to examine it nearer, and were struck with the enterprise aud skill manitested in the workmanship. It agrees in all its circumstances with what Pausaaiaus had said of the place where CEdipus murdered his father, lor this happened on the frontier of Phocis, near to a spot where three roads met—the roads leading from Daulis, Lebadia, and Delphi-just before entering the military pass or defile of Parnassus, called Schiste or the way cut. Upon the left hand in descending, is an ancient fountain. The building upon the rock, although very near to this fountain, is not visible from it, because the rock only is seen from this side; but the traveller wishing to find it, may be guided by its bearing from the foun- tain. which is E.N.E.—the road from Lebadia to Delphi con- tinuing, as before, North West." Here follows the passage from Pausanias :— Much advancing thence you will come to the road Schiste, but close to the road the murder of his father by CEdipus was perpetrated. Now it was destined that monuments of the suffering of (Edipus should he left through all Hellas, but the Phocian land and the Schiste way witnessed the pol- lution of the parricidal act, and the monument both of Laius and of his accompanying attendant are slil! existing on the very centre point of the triple road, and upon them stand logades,' stones heaped upon each other. Now, before pro- ceeding further, I must in the first place explain what ■ lo»ades" stones are, as the word is repeatedly used by Pausanias in de- scribing the most ancient of the monuments in Hellas. A passage from the 4th chapter of the 4th Book of Thucydides will enable us to see the meaning clearly. The Athenian fleet being detained by stress of weather at the island Spackteria, excited the soldiers of the expedition to build a fortress in that island, and having commenced they worked away, not having stone-cutting iron instruments, but bearing stones 'logades' just as they picked them up, and they adjusted 'them to each other as each stone was fit for a place." In the second place I must call your attention to the words printed in Italics, in the quotation from Dr. Clarke as they remind me strongly ot the scene presented to my eyes both at a certain locality in Cornwall; wbicb I I overhangs the sea on the south-western coast, and of Brimham Rocks," where, amidst great natural acclivities. and on the verge of precipices, ancient architects of the school of the builders of the tomb of Laius, seem to have derived an i'-ten=e pleasure in vanquishing and triumphing over the difficulties which nature opposed to their exertions. 1 mu-t also call your attention to the ruins of Tiryns and MTcena;. which still bear testimony to the skill and power of some eian's of the older world a skill and power which enabled them to construct monuments of their own age which have hitherto defied the effects of time. Hear what Dr. Clarke says in the 439th page of the 6th vol.of his Travels — The walls of Tiryns are not more than an English '1n<1 a half distant from N.iapha. or half an hour, according to the Turk- ish mode of reckoning. The sight of them, in a moment, carried our reflections back to the must distant ages of history: we seemed in fact to be once more among the ruins of Memphis. The coming of an Egyptian colony to this part of I'eloponesus. about fifteen centuries before our era, is a fact attested by the highest authority of written testimony but there is somethin; in the style of architecture here, which when compared with other remains of a similar nature, and added to a few historical facts, seems rather to prove it of Celtic than of Egyptian origin. On the present occasion I shall not quote his further ob- servations tending to show that the e ma-sy constructions belong rather to the Celtic than to any other nation but I mav add that he states that they have remained in their pre-ent condition above three thousand years, and it is believed that thev were erected long before the Trojan war. For their present and past appearance I refer you to the plates describing them in Gell's Itinerary of Greece Again, respecting Mvcenae. the same author, in the 506th page of the same volume thus writes:- After leaving this sepulchre, the Cyciopian walls of ;\Iyceræ, extending to a short distance in a parallel projection from the entrance of the citadel, pointed out to us the approach to the gate on this side which is built, like Stonehenge, with two of stone, and a transverse entablature of the same massive construction The walls of Mycer.se, like those of ihe citadels of Argos and Tiryns, were of Cyclopian masonry, and its gates denote the same gigantic style of structure. Any person who has the sort of work exhibited by Stouehenge, anl by many other Celtic remains of a similar nature, will be at no loss to figure to his imagination the uprights and lintels of the gates of Mycena?." You see that I am approaching home, and in my next I shall have occasion to cail your attention to the fact that an ob-erver like Dr. Edward Clarke, could not view these per- manent monuments of the Patriarchal world without being reminded of the extraordinary works, which still existent in our age and in our island, can be referred only to ages of which Abury is the more ancient, and Stonehenge the more modern memorial. Aburv may be regarded as the structure of an age which used no iron instruments in its construc- tion, and Stonehenge as a primary step in the transition from rude unwrought gigantic stones, to a building of hewn stones, and a more artistical combination. I feel that this present letter must be rather heavy, but it lays the foundation of a more accurate consideration of our original suhject-" the Cromlech question." In the meantime I should very much like to some more letters from Dr. Todd, criticizing my views, and communicating any ideas or hi. own, which if not altogether authoritative are always «uege=tive. With my kind regards to him, believe me yours truly, JOHN WILLIAMS. THE CROMLECH DISCUSSION. FHOM THE ARCHDEACON OF CARDIGAN TO A MEMBER OF TIIE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMMITTEE. Llandovery, Nov. 10th, IS49. My DEAR SIR,—I have read-not without pain-Dr. Todd's letter in the CARDIFF AND MERTHYR GUARDIAN of this date not without pain, I say, becanse I find that he has taken deep offence at some of my statements, and allowed himself to be irritated by the mis-representation of the question to be discussed between us. by a man who signs himself "Ignoramus;" and who, if we throw aside Dr. Todd's ingenious defence of his fat-headed ally, is as beautiful a specimen of the genus to which, as he himself confesses, he substantially belongs, ad ever was submitted to the public view. If Dr. Todd has found in him an examt-le of the true Socratic "irony," I may congratulate him on the vigour of his imagination, but cannot concur with the trutb of his logical inferences. You will allow me. after this introduction, to say that I never for one moment entertained the wish to give the slightest offence to Dr. Todd, but rather, as I was forced into the field of controversy, to caution him not deeply to enter into a question which, as I know from private infor- mation, he had not deeply studied and for the solution of which, owing to his not very perfect knowledge of all the Celtic dialects, he was totally unqualified, as such accurate knowledge is absolutely necessary for the successful inves- tigation of this question, Dr. Todd must be aware that I am a member of the Irish Archaeological Si ciety. and that nothing that they have either said or published is unknown to me: "Verbum sar>iente sat" again I say. You are yourself aware that as my scholastic duties pre- vented me from being present at the Archaeological Meeting at Cardiff, I felt most reluctant to implicate myself in the discussion of the questions that were moved there; and that it was rot until after a second time you had pressed upon me the necessitv of answering the question—What the Cromlech was—that I entered the "arena." I can go further, and say that even your applications might have failed in summoning me to the field, had I not seen a letter from the president of your society, in which he stated that after what the Irish antiquaries had alleged, it was hopeless to maintain the non-sepulchral character of the Cromlech. It was then—and not until then-that I carefully examined all the arguments adduced by the Irish antiquaries in favour of a theory which, according to my own opinion, was utterly false and untenable. If in stating this. my judgment, I have been more dog- matic than courteous in my mode of expression, I hope Dr. Todd will remember that I have been a schoolmaster for forty-two years, and that in enforcing great truths "ex cathedra" you must. if you are yourself convinced, enun- ciate them boldly and without compromise. After reading the various communications of Dr. Todd (and I confine myself to him at present), whether reported from his spoken words, or attested by his own signature, I came to what I thought a necessary conclusion-that he, Dr. Todd, was prepared to maintain at least the three fol- lowing propositions:— First,—That the word Cromlech" was a non-Welsh word-probably. if not coined, at least wrongfully applied, by our very good and religious antiquary, the author of Mona Antiqua," and that in reality it was an Iris!) word travestied and changed from a Crom stone to a Crom-bed. Secondly,-That he, Dr. Todd, entertained the strongest doubts whether Druids ever had a historical connection with stones even for altar purposes, and whether they did not luxuriate in groves purely vegetable without indulging on any occasion in the abomination of a stone altar. Thirdly,—That the "Cromlech" commonly supposed to have been a Druidical altar was in every case nothing but a tomb, nothing but the sepulchral monument of a dead hero. It grieves me to think that Dr. Todd should, after read- ing my fourth letter, have indulged himself in what I must call rather intemperate suggestions, but probably he has not taken sufficient time deeply to ponder on the nature of my argument. I therefore beg to press upon his attention the following statement, as far as the first case mentioned in the aforesaid fourth letter is concerned. I there state that things called Altars" "bomol" were stated by Homer" to have existed on Mount Gargarus" in the time of the Trojan war, and of course we must sup- pose they were existing there in his own age. We have an attestation to the same truth by Eschylus" in the fifth century B.C., and by Plutarch six hundred years later, and we have Dr. Clarke's evidence—the most accurate of ob- servers; that on the same summit there are still to be seen what he said would be called in Britain "Druidical Circles," and undoubtedly with all their adjuncts. In letters already received by you, which in order of pub- lication will succeed this, I have stated the necessary ad- juncts of a Druidical Circle therefore our only difficulty is to find which of these was the Altar," which kept its name historically on Mount Ida for more than fourteen hundred years. I say it was the Cromlech" and no mistake. When I shall have finished this series of letters, it will give me the greatest pleasure to have them criticized in the sharpest manner by Dr. Petrie-and feel certain that the result of the present controversy must be a more successful exami- nation of every thing connected with what Dr. Todd very properly called the Megalithic question," than has ever been placed before the public. In the meantime I am anxious that Dr. Todd should know that I feel nothing but respect and admiration for his cha- racter, and that a ten minutes' conversation with him would make us the best of friends. He, however, is quite mistaken in supposing that I am not acquainted with all the works of the most laborious, most ingenious, and, to a certain extent, the most learned man of the age but also, I fear, the most wrong-headed in drawing deductions from carefully prepared facts, who, nevertheless, in his" Cyclops Christianus" has out-Heroded Herod, and proved that even the author of Nimrod'' could surpass himself in extent of erudition and absurdity of deduction. Yours truly, JOHN WILLIAMS. P.S. Again I say it grieves me to soy that Dr. Todd should have indulged himself in something very like a re- buke to me for stating that previous studies had enabled me to enter on the present controversy with certain advantages not enjoyed by him. In answer to this accusation I refer Dr. Todd to that beautiful passage near the end of the "Brutus of Cicero," where the great Roman orator describes to his friends that be feels no diffidence in recording, not his genius-not his native talent, but the laborious exertions by which he had attempted to improve them. I also never uttered a hint about any other quality belonging to me than my industry and hard labour, and the facts connected with this characteristic I willingly leave on record—mine, I assure you. has been the pursuit of knowledge under great diffi- cultIes. Siuce I concluded my former letter, I read accurate de- scriptions by Sir Richard Hoare and others, which prove that my conjecture respecting the mistake of Dr. Ledwick, and that the dome at New Grange is constructed on the same principle as the treasury of" Minyas," a fact pregnant with most satisfactory inferences. Henceforth I shall proceed with this series of letters without attempting to answer any caviller before I shall have laid the whole of my views clearly and distinctly be- fore the public, J. W. To the Editor of the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian. SIR,-All parties visiting Cardiff must be struck with the well-kuown and demonstrated fact. that the inhabitants of Bute-street are placed in an unenviable position, arising from the alterations in the middle of the street, and the total absence of light in the shops of myself and brother tradesmen residing on the same side of the street. Our business at night is prostrated and suspended, our property placed in jeopardy. Lately I was robbed after dark of a pair of boots. Ourexpenses are still the same, and the onlv reason that I can discover arises from the fact that there are only four tradesmen, including myself, on my side of the street using gas; and although I have paid £2 15s. Od., being at a rate of 50 per cent. dearer than any other town in England, still I am without light! I trust that, through the medium of your valuable columns, this communication may produce beneficial results, and that one portion of Bute-street shall not ever) night be eclipsed, whilst the opposite side shines in all the splendour of the Caidiff Gas Company. I am, Sir, yours respectfully. WM. MEYRICJK. Bute-street, Cardiff, Nov. 14, 1849. hr.n..o.'W'a.rn1nA.ftnn 'n. Tn. To the Editor of the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian. SIR,—I have seen Captain Hewett, who acknowledged to me that the report of his having offered himself to the Turkish ambassador as Chief of Marine, to discipline and form the maritime soldiers of the Porte. in the event of a war with Rus- sia, is trne and that he had also the permission of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to place himself under the i'orte. in the event of his services being required by the Sultan. Such a task could not be placed in better hands, as Captain Ilewett has fully proved, both as a leader, and where coolness and judgment were required. To enumerate all his general services and acts of individual heroism would take up too much of your paper. He has kindly allowed me to make an extract from them (with his permission also to use them as I like). He served thirty-four years, and has retired with the rank of captain only 1 The county of Glamorgan may well boast of two such generous hearts residing amongst them; viz. — Mr. Crawshay, with his i'oOO. and Captain Ilewett. whose offer (in consequence of the Sultan's conduct in not delivering up the brave Hungarian chiefs) was not to serve as a mercenary soldier. but to give them his aid gratis! No doubt but our Cymry would have furnished some volunteers, and other subscriptions would have 1,pn added in aid of so glorious a cause. Captain Hewett entered the service as midshipman 180: at the age of fourteen he wis thanked by the captain for the ex- ample he showed in going aloft the Windsor Castle. 98, 'oeir.g in imminent danger in the Ray of Biscay from a white squall. He was in action with the combined fleets of France and Soain 1805-received a wound in the head, being during this period blockading the French fleet in the Channel, also off Rochfort and Ferro!—received a commission in the Roval Marines, ISO."), by Earl St, incent's recommendation —serving in the Belle- isle 74, Northumberland 71, Salvadore del Mundt) 120. and Champion frigate, in the West Indies, on the coast of America, Cadiz, Vigo and Corunna, and in the North Sea. Off Cape Hatteras the French L'fmpoteux 74, was driven ashore, and with only eight Marines Captain Hewett (as certified by Lieut. Crook, R.N., who boarded with them) "charged and cleared the quarter-deck, and afterwards secured thema-razine and spirit room," thereby preserving nearly 800 men with the British in possession, as the French crew were then in a state of intoxica- tion with unguarded candles. He served in the 1st and 2nd Battalions of Marines in Portugal and Spain also during their services invading the United States and defending Canada, where they were ordered by express (no rest) to meet the American army. At the attack of Craney Island, he volunteered to lead a forlorn hope over a bridge said to be undermined was at tne stoiming of Hampton, &c. &c. Arter a winter campaign in Canada, forming the corps of observation, these gallant men were embarked in the squadron on Lake Ontario, the Americans having the superiority, it was resolved to destroy the fort of Omego (with the materials for a 74 gun ship) at all hazards. The conduct of the 2nd Battalion of Marines at this attack was stated in public orders to be "the admiration of both services;" he was here thanked for the handsome manner in which he volunteered with the company he commanded to lead the forlorn hope also for the manner in which it was led to the assault. and (on first landing on the beach) under a heavy fire covering the battalion whilst they were forming. The enemy, to shew their determination, nailed their colours to the mast. It therefore became a bone of contention with the navy, army, and marines, who should have the glorv of tearing down the American flag, many of the boarders of the fleet had the Knglish Union Jack around their waists the gallant Capt. Mulcaster, R.N., fell wounded in leading on his men. Capt. Iloltaway, R.M., was killed in supporting the advance. First Lieutenant Hewett, with his company, had succeeded in his at- tack where the enemy most opposed, and charged on to the Flag Staff, which he ascended under the fire of the Riflemen outside, and the troops on the opposite side of this Pentagon Fort; he was wounded in several places. On presenting the colours to Lieutenant-General Drummond and Commodore Sir James, they replied that "no one was worthy of them but himself." Sir James Yeo adding. having been taken in a man- i.er unparelleled in his:ory." His services with the numerous thanks he has received from his commanding officers called forth a proud record from King William the Fourth, that of merit and gallant services." Such an officer as this may well be ac- cepted by any country: but where is the rank and distinction he ought to have had ? A captain of the army not in the action, received a brevet majority for bringing home his colours with the despatches. VERITAS,

CARDIFF POLICEMONDAY. [Before Charles Vacbell, Esq.,Mayor, and C. C. Williams, Esq. ] ASSVUI.TING TTIR POLICE.— Thomas Gogan, Richard Newham, and Barney Edmund, three railway labourers, were charged with a desperate and cowardly assault on P.C. Thomas Morgan (No. 9) at one A M. on Sunday. From the tenor of Morgan's evidence it appeared that the men in question, with many others. were disturbing the public peace in Mary Anne-street and Stanley-street at the unseasonable hour above named. Morgan interfered and requested the men to be quiet, upon which he was assailed by the prisoners and others who are not in cus- tody.—P.S. Rollins said that having heard that Morgan had been beaten by. and was engaged with, some turbulent labourers (principally, if not all, Irish) he went towards Mary Anne-street. He was struck by some one with a stone on his face when in Love-lane.—The policemen bore marks of violence A witness named Hoskins gave corroborative evidence.-The defendants attempted to prove that the witnesses were mistaken in their identity.—For the assault on P.C. Morgan, the defendant Gogan was fined 20.. and costs in default of payment to be imprisoned for one month. The defendants Edmund and Newham were respectively fined £ 3 and costs; or two months' imprisonment. -The Mayor said that the magistrates were determined to pro- tect the police in the discharge of their duty. COWARDLY ASSAULT.—Barney Edmund, an Irish labourer, was charged with having assaulted P.C. Lewis Young. The policeman said that at about four o'clock on Sunday morning, as he was quietly walking his beat, he heard some Irishmen say- ing that they had killed a bloody Welshman this time twelve- month and they swore that they would kill another before night. The defendant jumped out from a dark corner and struck him down. Young was positive as to the man's identity, aghe knew him well and saw him frequently -The defendant called a man who lodges in John Cokely's house—(the house in which John Connors was concealed )-who said that he (defendant) was in bed at the time Young was assaulted. John Cokely himself gave similar evidence, as did also a young girl who had with her Irish companions been at the music till past twelve o'clock."—The defendant was fined 92 and costs in default to be imprisoned for one month. WILFUI. DAMAGE.—James Phillips, pipe-maker, was charged with having, on the 2nd and 3rd instant, unlawfully, wilfully, and maliciously damaged and injured certain goods and chattels, being the property of William Evans, shoemaker.—Mr. John Bird appeared for complainaut.-The evidence showed that Evans was a lodger in Phillips's house—that the latter entered his rooms, when intoxicated, and conducted himself in a violent and extraordinary manner; the result being indirect and direct damage to the extent of about 30s.,—at least, Evans estimated his damage at that amount. Evans was a lodger at 5s. a week. —Phillips said he was only endeavouring to remove Evans, as the latter was out at unseasonable hours, and kept the house open.—P.C. Wilkes said he saw Phillips pulling down the fix- tures and throwing complainant's things about.-Phillips was ordered to pay 10s. damages and costs CAUTION TO PUBLICANS.— Thomat Stephens, landlord of the Ivorite Arms, Great Frederick-street, was charged by Superin- tendent Stockdale with keeping his house open at illegal hours. Mrs. Margaret Evans said that on the morning of yesterday fortnight—Sunday, one o'clock ».M.—she went to the public- house in question, and saw several men there drinking: among others her husband, John Evans. Her husband refused to leave and go home with her, upon which she returned to her lonely and cheerless abode. At two o'clock the same morning she again went there, and her husband and several other men were there. Witness saw the landlord and landlady when she was at the house.—Mr. Richard LI. Reece, who appeared for defendant, cross-examined witness, but elicited nothing material. -P.S. Rollins said that at half-past one on the Sunday morning in question he saw five persons sitting down in the Ivorite Arms. Up to this time the house has been very well conducted. There was no noise in the house. It was further stated by the police that the defendant had resided in this house nearly four years and that during the whole of that time there had been no com- plaint against his conduct as a Jandlord.-Fined JE3, and 9s. costs. Had the house borne a bad character the fine would have been much heavier. MURDEROUS ASSAULT.—Richard Cule, inspector of rails on the South Wales Railway, was charged with assaulting Sarah Clarke, who said-I was going down the street last Monday night, towards Bute-street, when Cule struck me across the back with a stick. I went after him and asked him why he did it, upon which he struck me with the same stick on my fore- head. I fell down in consequence. I had said nothing to him. I know nothing more, as I became senseless and I am told that I was carried home. I am not certain Cule is the man.-Cule admitted (by inference) that he was the man,-P.C. Thomas Morgan (No. 9) saw the defendant commit the assault. Richard Cule: I was not in my proper senses. Superintendent Stockdale No, you were madly drunk. It was as much as I and two or three others could do to hold you while your head was dressed. Cule and the young woman whom he had so brutally and so wantonly assaulted had both their heads plastered. He, it seems, had been severely cut over his right temple with some weapon-probably a "life-preserver," white she had been by him, entirely without provocation, felled to the earth with a bludgeon and there left weltering in her gore. He was fined for this offence 20s. and costs, which sum he instantly paid. The superintendent of police exhibited a few" life-preservers" which are sometimes used in Whitmore-lane fights. Maria Meyrick and Anne Anthony, two women of ill-fame, were charged with having stolen from the person of David Llewellyn, of Tredegar-street, a carpenter working under the TatrVale Railway Company, a purse containing 19s. 6d.; but as no one appeared to prosecute, the prisoners were discharged. William Johnson, alias Yankee, and James Lyons, two reputed thieves, were charged with stealing some bacon from the shop of Mr. Philip Jacob. Bute-street. Case dismissed, as the evi- dence was inconclusive. ASSAULT. — Thomas Lodwick, farmer, was charged with beating a little boy named George Stokes. Complainant said that two or three weeks ago Lodwick took his donkey and beat him." He was by Lodwick's house. Nothing was said at the time.- William Stokes (father of last witness) said that there were several marks of violence on his son's back and shoulders.—Lodwick, in his defence, said he had not touched the boy,-he was too fond of children to think of doing such a thing,-if he had any fault at all it was excessive fondness for the company of juveniles. He was fined 5s. and 10s. costs j in default of payment to be imprisoned for one week. Paid. CWRW BACH.—Mrs. Atkins, wife of Philip, was charged with having sold beer without a license. Superintendent Stockdale said that at half-past two on Sunday morning he saw the defen- dant, who resides in Hill's-terrace, selling beer to several men. Her husband is in gaol for debt. There were men in the house who seemed to be "dead drunk.The defendant, who ap- peared extremely indigent, pleaded guilty; and said that her aim was to earn a little money for the subsistence of herself and children. The beer was seized.— She was fined as. 6d. and costs. SMUGGLING TOBAcco.-William Henderson, John Vincent, and George Nicholas, three seamen just arrived from foreign parts, were charged with having concealed small quantities of tobacco, under six pounds, on board the ship in which they sailed. They pleaded guilty.-Robert Paw, Esq., collector of customs, claimed the penalty of £5 for each offence, including costs, unless the magistrates chose to mitigate the penalty. The ship (he said) had arrived from New Bsunswick, North America-Fined each 2s. 6d. and the costs; or one month's imprisoment,-in all 30s., which sum was instantly paid. A COWARDLY BRUTR.- Thoma. Miller, of this town, coal- heaver, was charged with having beaten and kicked Sarah his wife on the public streets.—Superintendent Stockdale said that at half-past one on Sunday morning he saw Miller in Nlillicent- street, striking his wife, right and left, with his clenched fists, and afterwards kicking her. lIe was striking her as hard as he could, and calling her names which were too disgraceful to be repeated. She had a young infant in her arms. A pilot named Collins witnessed the brutal attack, but did not interfere to protect the woman and her infant. Superintendent Stockdale ran up and took Miller into custody.-Miller said he was NOT intoxicated.—He was fined 5s. and costs; in default of payment to be imprisoned for a week.-The magistrates said they would inflict the highest penalty in their power were they not aware that thereby they would be indirectly punishing Miller's wife and his children; but should he ever assault her again he would be pumahed to the utmost extent.

CARDIFF TOWN COUNCIL. The fourth quarterly meeting of the municipal year took place on the 9th instant, when there were present,— Alderman Walter Coflin Alderman Tlonas Morgan James Lewis Richard Reece Alderman Charles Crofts Williams. And the following CUl;ndiors:- Mr. William Bird Ni r, Jame- Priile W. A. Bradley R L. Reece „ Joseph Davis (, Richard Tredwen „ William Harris „ Charles Yachell „ David Lewis William V'cl'.ell Dr. Moore „ John Williams Mr. Griffith Phillips „ William Williams William Prichard ELECTION OF MA.YOK. Upon the motion of Mr. Tredwen, seconded bv Mr. Joseph Davis, Mr. Charles Yachell was unantmon-ly elected Mayor of this borough for the ensuing year, and foi t h wit h took the chair which had previously been vacated by Mr. Coffin, late Mavor. The Mayor elect then addressed the council as foHows :— I ben to exoress my deep sense of the honour mv fellow- townsmen have conferred on me I admit that, after a long residence amongrst von, it is cheerint: to find that you do not deem me altogether unworthy of this honour at the same time I am weil aware of my inability to discharge the duties appertaining to this office as they have been dis- charged. I can only look to the integrity of purpose with which. I hope, I shall nt all times be actuated—to the kin I confidence of my friends, and to the great experience of those gentlemen who have preceded me, for support and co-opera- tion. If ever there were difficulties in taking thi« chair, tho-e difficulties are greater just now than they could have been on any previous occasion, as the chair has been vacated by a gentleman so eminently qualified to discharge everv duty he engages in—(cheers)—whose success in every undertak- ing, and the unusual respect in which he is held by all (clieers)-,nal,es it indeed an onerous ta«k to follow him (hear). But, I trust, I shall be able when the time shall arrive for me to resign the chair, to which you have dune me the honour to call me, unsullied by any act of mine (cheers). I shall look to my own heart to discharge the duties to the best of my ability and. I must allow. [ shall be under no alarm respecting legal ina'ters, or qualifications that may be necessary, because this town is favoured beyond others in havinz the services of a gentleman so pre-eminent and of such high standing in his profession as our town. clerk (loud cheers). I also look with great satisfaction to the assistance which, I trust, I shall obtain from a county magistrate who has jnst been added to the bench.—whose great knowledge of business and readiness to serve the town have won for him our respect and esteem. I mean Mr. Charles Crofts Williams (loud cheers). I shall at all times feel greatly oblige I for his assistance. I shall merely say in conclusion that I know no party, —I know no politics. My intention is to do that which is right in the sight of God and 1 trust I shall have your individual and your united support (cheers). BOROUGH COCRT OF RECORD. The Mayor was appointed Judge of the Court for the en- eiiine vear. It is now superseded, in effect, by the Small Debts Court, but as an ancient institution which has "done the state so'ne service" in the olden times, it is very properly maintained. SERJEANTS AT MACE. There were four candidates for this office, namely,- Edward Jenkins, cahinet-maker. John Thomas, William Llewellyn, fishmonger, and Thomas Jenkins. As two only can ba elected a division took place. Edward Jenkins had seventeen votes; John Thomas. thirteen; William Lle- wellvn, four: and Thomas Jenkins, three. The first and second named were, consequently, declare I elected. BOROUGH ELECTIONS. Alderman Reece was appointed to preside at elections in the NorthWard and Aid >rman Morgan for the south ward,-as heretofore. The various committees were appointed. WATER BAILIFF. Mr. Coffin said this was quite a sinecure office; as the water bailiff had nothing on earth to do. Mr. James Lewis said he never heard any reports from the water bailiff as to the state of the buoys or the navigation of the river; and moved that the officer in question should be required to do so every quarter. Mr. R- L. Reece seconded it but with regard to the value of the office seemed to coincide with Mr. Coffin. Mr. Coffin spoke of the inexnediency of appointing any- one to the office of water bailiff who was connected either with the Bute Docks or the Glamorganshire canal. He adverted to the danger of having the entrance to the port filled or obstructed by the injudicious manner in which ballast was deposited—reminded the meeting of the incon- venience which had been formerly experienced before the late Marquess of Bute had removed a ballast-bank: and concluded by stating that it would not be well to appoint any one connected with the Bute Docks or the Glamorgan- shire Canal to the office of water bailill'. n The Mayor said that Mr. Coffin's remarks were most im- portant; and deserved the serious attention of the council. In reply to Mr. C. C. Williams. Mr Prichard said that the council could not have a more efficient person than Mr. Hyde, as he lived on the spot—at the entrance to the canal—and was perfectly conversant with the navigation of the port. The Mayor said that no man should be put in a false po- sition. or where he would have cross-interests to serve. If Mr. Hyde's duty as canal-master interfered with his duty as water bailiff, then he should not be appointed. In the course of conversation, Mr. Tredwen said that thousands of tons went down the river from the ballast-bank and lodged in the road-, probably. Mr Wi liam Bird spoke highly of Lieutenant Hyde's eiffciency. Three propositions were then put before the meeting, namely, that the salary of the water bailiff should be con- tinued at £ 20, or reduced to jElOor L5. There were twelve votes for continuing the present salary five votes for re- ducing it to £ 10; and two votes for reducing it tof5 a year. Lieutenant IIvde was then unanimously re-elected to fill the office of water-bailiff during the ensuing year. With regard to his attention to his duties, it was stated to the council that he had taken active measures to punish masters of vessels who had discharged ballast at Pen.irth. THE NEW TOWN HALL. Mr. Coffin stated to the council that Thomas Powell, of The Gaer, Esq., had most liberally contributed the sum of Z50 towards the building funds of the new hall and law courts,-an announcement which was received with loud cheers. VOTE OF THANKS TO THE LATE MAYOR. Mr. Willian) Bird moved that the council's best thanks should be given to Walter Coffin, E-q late Mayor, for the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged his onerous and important duties (loud cheers). Mr. C C. Williams, in seconding it, said no person could have attended to his duties better than Mr. Coffin had (cheers). This nropositiou was carried by acclamation. Mr. Coffin said it afforded him great satisfaction to find that he had beer. enabled to discharge the duties of the office, to which they had elected him, to their satisfaction. He regretted that during a portion of his tenure of office he had been incapacitated by illness from attending to his du- ties. Others had been kind enough to act for him (hear). He concluded by briefly thanking the council. ELECTION OF ALDERMEN The Town-clerk read a letter that he had received from Mr. David Evans, in which that gentleman resigned his seat as an alderman of this borough. This resignation having been accepted, Mr. Coffin. after alluding in friendly terms of repect to Mr. Evans, proposed that Dr. Moore should be elected his successor. Dr. Moore was then uuanimously and most cordially elected in the usual form to fill the office vacated by Mr. Evans.. The Mayor, in announcing this result, alluded in the highest terms of eulogy to Dr. Moore's character, and to the respect in which he is so deservedly held by all classes. Dr. Moore said he felt highly flattered by the honour the council had done him; but, although it might appear rather ungracious, he begged to decline the office. Those gentle- men who took on themselves the onerous duties of Mayor are best entitled to any honorary appointment which the council might have to dispose of. It was, therefore, his intention to have proposed that Mr. R. Lewis Reece should be elected, as be had discharged the duties of Mayor. His (Dr. Moore's) opinion also was, that those persons who are Aldermen should be Mayors in succession. He trusted the council would allow him to decline the honour of being elected and he would feel obliged to them if they would elect Mr. R Lewis Reece. The Mayor Highly as I respect Dr. Moore, and much as I esteem him, and great as the importance is which I attach to his suggestions. I conceive that on this occasion he is quite in error-(hear, hear)-as to the mode in which Mayors should be elected (hear, hear). Any man in the council is legally qualified to All the office of Mayor. I give my pro- test against the opinion that the Mayor is to be chosen from the body of Aldermen ihear). ( hope to see every member of the council take the office in his turn (cheers). Mr. C. C. Williams I perfectly agree with that remark. Mr. Coffin said that the observations made by the Mayor entirely accorded with his own opinions (cheers). No doubt this town was worthy of being placed under the Municipal Reform Act. No doubt every member of the council was equally eligible with the Aldermen to be elected Mayor. He did not believe it was the intention of the legislature that the council should conflue the election to Aldermen. In his opinion it would be a still greater improvement if the Mayor were chosen from the town at large (hear). The Town-clerk said, in reply to some observations, that Dr. Moore had five days allowed by the Act to determine whether he would accept the office or not. THE BOROUGH POLICE. P.C. William Jones, who sustaiued a fracture of his leg in the discharge of his duty> and who is thereby permanently disabled as far as heavy work is concerned, was ordered to be presented with ten pounds on leaving the forc", which he will shortly do. He has hitherto borne an irreproach- able character. Superintendent Stockdale sent in the following elaborate and able report TO THE WATCH COMMITTEE OF THB DOROUGII OF CARDIFF. Cardiff, Nov., 1849. GENTLEMEN, I have the honour to report that police con- stable Wm. Jones, whose leg was broken in May last, while acting in the execution of his duty, has continued and remains up to the present period totally unfit for the police service." The police constables have suffered severely from sickness during the past summer, at one time four of them were ill, from severe attacks of cholera or fever, and never since May last has the whole force been on duty altogether, owing to the continued illness of some of the police constables. Their full pay has been continued to them during their respective periods of illness and inability to perform police duty. In consequence of so many of the police constables out of a small number being constantly ill, the duty has fallen unusually heavy on those in health, and I have endeavoured to carry on the police business without employing extra super- numerary assistance, by dividing the duiy of the men who are sick equally amongst those in health; and I truit without much deteriorating from the general effi- cieucy of the force, or adding increased expense to your committee. I beg leave most respectfully to solicit that the savings of the police, that is, money received by them for their attendance at the assizes, quarter sessions, &c., and now paid over to the watch committee, may (after deduct- ing the actual expenses incurred by the police constables) be paid to the account of the superannuation fund." for the future benefit of police constables who may become disabled in the service. I have again the honour most respectfully, yet urgently to suggest the expediency of increasing the strength of the police force, as I am not able with the present means of giving that preventive protection to all parts of the town, which its in- creased and increasing importance demands, considering it to be the first duty of the police as far as possible to prevent the commission of crime. I beg leave to point out to your notice the unprotected state of the Bute Docks and its increasing ncigh- boiuliooti, and most particularly at night. Py far the greatest portion of thp Rute Oocks iR not lighted, and iq now a com- plete N{)RSERY for t1-1ievpQ. who locate thpre nnHisturhed, and it is impossible to calculate the vast amount of propprlv st»l n f,om thp shipping, from Ihe vnriolls wharves, and from the yards of 1he Taff Vale Railwav Company. It is impo-sible 10 calcnlatp Ihe tons of coal stolen from Ihe ditTerpnt wharves and barges, which a o sold. Tron, bv the tons, is carried away from 'he sevoral wharves, is shippP,1 herp and taken to Bristol. and therl" almost openlv dUoosnd of. For 'he hr[p quantity of rop". sail. canvass (sold 8S old junk). ship s'ores. beef, pork, .\c.. solrl, neeil milv refer to the hooks of thp numerous marine stole (:ealrrs" of the town, and milch LI10rp is hought hv them than is ever pnlprpd in tlJPir hooks. A number of persons oh'ain a 1ivelih" hv collecting ropp. ann ship Slores from vessels in the Oocks. and thpn selling rhem to the marinp store dra!prs, and in the majnritv of casps, whPlher Ihe ropp or stores are sold bv thp master or seamen, or are stolen hv the thievrs conslantly loitering along shore and on the quays, il is the shipowners who are robbed, anel thus in this port suffer an rnormnis yearly loss. Again. Ihp class of IhievP9 who roh vpsspls consider thev havp- thrpp chances of escape,— 1st, Of not being caught; 2dlv. If caught, from the vessel sailing thp, almost impossibility of the master attpnding to prosecute: 3dlv, That even whpll h011nd over to prosecute Ihp chances of the master being away en a distant voyasje. T have also 10 pall yom at!enlion te. the danger that masters of vessels and nth!"rs are exposed to who frequent the docks at night; thev arp of'en waylaid and 1'01 bed. hy women, and shOllld '1, victim resist, th«re are always bullies at han'l 10 assis' iind ill-use those who w¡¡lno! submit quietly 10 be robbed. Many deaths have also ncrurred a', night in the docks from drowning, which the presence at night of p01ice constables on durv inizht go far 10 prevent, aod wonld I have no doubt he thp mpans of saving many lives, now lost f^r Ihe want of timely assistance. Tn remedy the above I would rpsPPClfllllv suggest th.11 it should be nOlifjpd 10 the proprietors of the Rnte Oncks, that the v should be at Ihe expense of the ray alld clothing of four police con9'ab!f's. to he added to thp. strength of the police force, hut employed day and night exclusively on the Rute Dorks, vet in hour1v communication with the tOWI1 police. The Taff Vale Hailway Cnmpanv shonl,! he at Ihe expense of the pav and clothing of two men to he added to thp police force, hut employed exclusively d¡;y and nitrht Oil the wharves and yards of Ihp. Tall Vale Hailway Company, and in hourly communication widl the Bute Docks and 10Wl1 police. I hav" also tn urge as a necpssity for increasing the slrpngrh of the police, the great number nf public-houses, beer-houses, and low lodging-houses thp.sp. are constantly and yearly in ■ creasing; and require thp. utmost watchfulness and constant sU'1prvi,ion on the part of the police (0 prevent as far as pos- sihle had characters locating themselves in the lown. There has aho been a large incease in Ihe number of ncw streets and houses, particlllarlv in the. neighbourhood of Ihe <is- works. Sunlpv-street, Love-lane, New Town, and Bute Town, np' St. Mary's Church ard these nlaci's hcp.e Int at prpSltnl adequate preventive protection. The South Wiles I{ai!ay, and other puhlic works, have caused a large influx of labourers and olhprs into thp tOWII, all which circumstances have re. quired and will continne to require the utmost care and cir- cumspcction, and m'lst considerably extend the dItties of the police. 1 have the honflllr 10 Gentlemen, Your oùedient and devoted servant, J, BOX STOCKDAI/E, Supert. of Police. APPREHENSION OF CONNKRS Mr. c"mo called the attention of tbe Council to the death by violence of Tbomas Lewis. in Stanley-street; and to the circumstance that John Conners, who had killed him ( Lewis) had for several days eluded the police and remained at large. In the inlerim between the commission of hÍi crime and hi, apprehension, a band-bill was issued, bearing Superintendent Stoekdale's name, in which a reward of £ 50 was offered for the apprehension of Conners. Superin- tendent Thomas. of New bridge. 8ncceeded i n doing so and now claimed the £ 50. He (Mr. Coffin) was not consulted with reference to the offer of Ihe reward. Under these cir- cumstances he wished to knolv whether the Conncil had power to give Superintendent Thomas anything or nnt, inasmuch as the band-bill was iS8ued by Superinrendent Stockdale. The Secretary of State had told Mr. Booker that Government would give a reward of £ 50. but that was subsequently to the offer ma,le in Cardiff. Knowing that circl1mstatlCe, he (Mr. Coffin) had written to Ihe Secretary of State; an,1 in reply had been told hy Sir George Grey that it was m'ver IIsual for Government to p.IY rewards which had not been offereù bv it. Mr. C. C Williams, thought that Superintendent Stock- dale ought to be saved harrnless.- an opinion which all present seemed to concur in.. Superintendent Stockdale declined to state on whose au- thority he had issued the bill but observed that it was necessary in that and all similar cases to act with the utmost promptitude (hear, hear) The Council made au order that S iperinteudent Thomas should be paid ten pounds « CARDIFF CLUB. A meeting of this club was held in the clull-room, in this town, on Saturday last, the 10th in ft., which was attended by Evan David, tsq., chairman, Sir George Tyler, J. Rru-e Prycp. Esq.. C, C. Williams, gsq Mr. G"dd.lrd, St. Fagans. Mr. Bough ton, Splot, Mr. Perkins, Mnf1koash, Mr. E. W. David, Hadvr Court, Mr. Lewis, Lanmaes, Mr. Wride, Lan- i,hen, Mr. Jones, Park. Mr, Harry, Llanwensan, Mr Akers, P'1trebane. Mr. Richard Thomas, Crws, Mr. Ainsley, Rhvdypenner, Mr. Wright, St. Nicholas, See. The Chairman called the attentinn of the meeting to what took place at the last annual dinner, wheu it was that the usefulness of the club might be very belldicially extended by offering rewards to snme other description of labourers besides ploughmen. Although there were rnanv other imporhnt operations on the farm, it was fOllod difficult to lay down rules for competition for them, but he considered the chief object of such premiums" 11'1 to en- counge the most industrious labourers, and show them that continued good conduct was appreciated, and as far as our means afforded it shuuld be rewarded. The proposal was cordially approved of by Sir George Tyler. Mr. I1ruce Pryce. and others; and it was c1etermin..d to offer prizes at the next annual meeting for length of ser- vice, hoeing turnips, shepherds, ftc., whieh wilJ he published in hand-bills and circulate(1 in the neighbourhood. The ChairnHn then introduced the subject tor discussion that evening, namely,-the comparative merits of the wheel plough and the swing plough In awarding the prizes tor the draught oi ploughs at the last meeting he had remarked upon the circumstance of the swing plough being again the lightest draught: this had then produced a lengthened dis- cussion, which was finally adjourned to the present meeting, lie (the Chairman) had not had sufficient exnerienrc of the wheel ploughs to enahle him to Itive any decided opinion either for or against them, but he believed that much de- pended upon the eé/untry. In large open fields, tolerably level, wheel ploughs might answer best, as he believed they required less skill in holdin/l; but he was not satisfied that they excelled the swing plough in this country where the fieids were small and the land often very sloping. He knew of parishes in this neighbourhood of from 3i)00to4000 acres in extent where. the fidds averaged about three acre8 earll. Some other pansheJ he knew of averaged four acres and 41 acres. We hild also in 80me places very sloping ground; he had hImself formerly occupied some arable fields wllere the inclination was one in ten and one in twelve. Now, he believed in ploughing such land with ploughs having two wheels, which he understood were the best to ensure a nniform width of furrow, it wonlù be necessary to re-adjust the wheels every time you got to the headland, which would occuion a serious loss of time, especially in our very small enclosures. Mr. li. Thomas differed from the Chairman on this point He did not find it necessary to alter bis plouJlh. at the head- lands. He had used wheel ploughs for a few years, and found them fsr superior to the swing plough. The land was ploughed much better and more effectually, anti he found less difficulty in getting boys to hold them who were incapable of holdmg a swing ploul.1;h; anti as to the trouble of altellng the wheels, he had experienced none; in fact, he would not take a swing plough as a gift. Mr. Jones confirmed Mr. Thomas's views. and gave the preference to the wheel ploughs neither would he accept a swing plough for nothing, or allow it to be used on his farm. Be had now uied them for many years, aud never had his land ploughed properly before. He found the furrows deeper and cut clean out, and the slice turned over effectu- aily, and he believed his land was getting much ciearer frolD weeds since he had given up the swing plough; the latter never cut out the furrow clean, but always left a little behind. Mr. Jones said that wheel ploughs were in use in various parts of England to which he had been. but admitted that the enclosures were much larger than here, and 8poke of 80me farms he knew ",bich were divided into fields of a hundred acres each. Mr. E W. David spoke in favour of the swing ploughs for this country, and said he found no difficulty 10 getting his land plouKhed deeply, and effectually turned over. He would be happy to show Mr. Jones or any other person the ploughinJt on his farm, which he believed was equal to what any wheel plough would do. He had also some very slop- ing ground which he thought could not be pl?ughe:1 so well or as expeditiously with wheel ploughs. In this country also we had ridges of only two or three yards wide, which could be ploughed much batter with a swing plough. In Scotland they usel swing ploughs, and the ploughing was deep and well done. Mr. Bruce Pryce spoke in favour of the swing plough, which he also thought was better adapted for this country. He had tried a wheel plough, and placed it III the hands of the best ploughman in the couuty and on his stony, un- even land he found that it did not answer, and his plough- man had discarded it. On rough land, 111 bad condition the wheel plough choked wIlen the 8wing plough performed the work without difficulty. No farmers ploughed their land better than the Scotch, who used the swing plough. Mr. Goddard said the wheel ploughs were used on the Cotswold hills. which were stony, and al-o in Oxford -■ hi re, and many other parts of England to which he had been, and they seemed to prefer them. Be also thought there was an advantage in having ploughs which could be managed by boys. Mr. Boughton was strongly in favour of wheel ploughs, as they did the work so much better; aud as to the necessity of altering them for small ridges, that difficulty was easily got rid of by the ploughman first setting the plough for be- ginning the ridge, and commencing In the morning aq many ridges as he would require during the day, then altering it to enable him to plough the middle funows of the whole,- then re-adjusting it again for finishin/l; all the ridges. He also thought they were lighter than the swing ploughs. Mr. Perkins fully agreed in the objections 10 tbe wheel ploughs for rough land with weeds, or a thick foul stubble, as the wheels would not work, and would soou choke, He now used both sorts, and he must confess that 011 his land, which was nearly all level, he liked the wheel ploughs, and his young boys did good work with them. Mr. C. C, Williams had. since the discussion at the last meeting, the curiosity to examine the ploughing done by tome of his neighbours with the wheel and the swing ploughs, and he found that after the former the bottom of the furrow was quite level,and all turned over, but after the swing plough it was not Sl), a portion of the mould being left behind, which he thought to he an objection. Mr. Bruce Pryce having expressed a wish to hear Mr. Wright's opinion on the question. the latter said that he knew of no reason why a swing plough would not clear out the furrow as effectually as the wheel plough, provided Lhe wing" or feather" of the shear was the same size, but he could Bay from experience that our plouglllnen would luve a narrow wing to the shedr instead of a wide one. All the new ploughs made in Scotland had the wing much wider than is used here, and as 800n as they are brought here the wing was reduced. A person had borrowed a plough of him lately for a ploughing-match, and tbe first thing he did was to cut off a couple or inches from the wing, because he said he could plough much easier and tbe work would look better. He observed that the wheel ploughs had wider wings, and consequently the land was ploughed much more effectually, although it might not look so neatly. The Chairman again appealed to Mr. Wride for his opi- DioD. Mr. W, stated tbat be bad DQ prejudice eitber "'1, hut thought there were objections to the wheel plough for this country. [Ie had last year carefully examined the work on this field the day after the ploughing-match, "hen about twenty swing ploughs and six or seven wheel piollghs com- peted. Now the field had some stones initwhichthrew out the ploughs but he found that after the wheel ploughs the defective patches were much larger and more numerous than after the swing ploughs; the fact is that when the latter is thrown out the ploughman is abtetogetitback immediately into the land, but this cannot be done with the wheel ploughs—the latter cannot be forced in, but takes its own time, as it were. Thisdetectwasmoi-tconspicuousin the field last year, but the whole field was extremely well ploughed, and he never saw a better crop of hey "heat than they had. The Chairman said that the question bad been very fairly and he thought ably argued on both sides, and he freely confessed that the merits of the wheel plough had been so well set forth, and by such practicil nwn, that his opinion of it was much more favourable than formerly, still he did not consider that the objections which had been made against it for sloping or stony ground bad been removed. Mr. Thomas, Mr. Boughton, & Mr Jones said that -loping ground could he ploughed as wel 1 and without re-adjusting the wheels this he should like to see some'practical proof of, which would at once set the qnestion at rest. He, therefore, begged to suirge't that a trial be made in some sloping field ill the neigh hour hood, when all wlm felt interested might judge for themselves, and that the suh ect should be further adjourned until that trial had taken phice. This proposal was seconded by Mr. Bruce Pryce. and unanimously adopted. The meeting was then adjourned to Saturday, the 2-ltli inst., to allow time for another trial. We understand that a sloping field has been obtained on the farm of Mr. O. R. Jenkins, at Fairwater. THE EXECUTION OF THE MANNINGS. On Tuesday morning, at nine o'clock. Frederick George Manning and Maria Manning. his wife, were hanged at Ilorscmonger-lane Gaol, for the murder of Patrick O'Con- nor, The pnormity or the crime for which they suffered and the remarkable circumstances attending its perpetra- tion. detection. and punishment, all contributed to swell to an unusual extent the perverted curiosity which executions never fdil to excite. The vicinity of Ilorsemonger-lane Prison presented a very extraordinary spectacle on ;\{ojJllay. At an euly hour crowds of spectators began to assemble, and before noon upwards of 10.000 pprsons hafl congregated in front of and near to the gaol. The" morbid curinsity" which had at- tracted them found little, however, wherewith to be grati- fied until after tvelve o'clock, when the black timbers form- ing the dismal apparatus of death became visible on the summit of the prison roof. 'I'll'n every eye was strained in one direction and manv were the observations among the crowd as to the scene of which these arrangements were the preface. A number of workmen were employed in erecting strong barricades along the front of the prison, leaving a space of about 12 feet to be kept clear for the officers on duty. Bar- ricades were also thrown up at^hort intervals across the main thoroughfare, and in severe stree's leading thereto, in order to lessen the pressure of the crowd and prevent the occlJrrence of accidents. Tbe sile and hire of seats wcr carried on Monday with great activity by the occupants of houses in Winter I -rrace, a row of small tenements facing the gaol. Large premiums were offered for olaces facing the gallows. Throughout Monday night the space in front of the gaol was never clear for one moment. Towards midnight the crowd had somewhat decreased hut long before dawn the hum of human voices announce! that the execution would draw more than the usual crowds of on-lookers. In the morning of Tuesday H force of 400 constables occupied the pllvement an-l confined the crown within the carriage way Beyond and fronting the gaol the !!ardens, windows, and house tops of Winter Terrace were filled with people be- longing to th'J more respectable c! n--esof society, who were made to pay exorbitantly for the gratification of witnessing the execution undisturbed by the invasions of the rabble. The pressure if) the crowd was so great that a great number of people fainted, and were with difficulty removed by the police. Onewomanhad her hack broken and was killed bv the crush of the crowd whilst several received more or le-s injury. The number present could not have been far short of 100.000. At last nine o'clock struck, and shortly afterwards the leaders of the dreadful procession emerged from a small door on the inner side of a square stack of brick-work, which rests on the cast of the prison-roo* Their heads were uncovered, and they slowly awaited while the miserable wretches doomed to die passed by them. Manning went first, supported bv two men, and accompanied by the chap- lain. who read to him the appointed service of the church. As he ascended the steps leading to the drop, his limbs trembled under him, and he appeared scarcely able to move; but he partially recovered his firmness while Calcraft pro- ceeded to place on his head the white night-cap and to ad- just the fatal rope. Mrs. Manning followed a few seconds after her husband. «imilarly supported and attended. She was dressed in black, and wore a black lace veil over her head and face. She mounted the scaffold with considerable difficulty, but stooll firm and unshaken when once there. Her miserable husband shook hands with her twice; and words. aroareotly of forgiveness, were exchanged hetwcen them. The chaplain before finally withdrawing whispered somethinlr in the ears of the female convict. All W3S then ready. The criminals turned tlwir faces towards tl'.e crowds below, the drop fell, and justice had its due. Husband and wife were in an instant, and almost without a struggle, launched into eternity. The bodies were cut down at ten o'clnrk, anti on Tuesday evening were buried withi:1 the precincts of the gaol. MANNING'S CONFESSION.—INTERVIEW WITH IllS WIFE. Shortly after the bodies were cut down the Henorters were admitted to an interview with the Rev, Mr. Howe. the chaplain of the gaol, who proceeded to read a voluminous confession made by Manning. The reverend gentleman stated that the document harl been written hv him at Man- ning's dictation. It entered into minute details respecting O'Connor's fate. Manning solemnly declaring his innocence of being the perpetrator of the deed. He admitted that he was an accessory, and that he bought the lime and crow- bar, and a large quantity of vitriol, which his wife threw over the body of the murdered man before the lime was scattered. He assisted in stripping O'Connor of his clothes and aided his wife in burying the body, which was not com- pletely effected until the following day in consequence of the hole not being large enouKh and before they could in any way deposit the naked corpse in the opcuing, they had to procure cords and lash the legs back to the haunches, his wife leaning over and passing the cords under the mur- (Iered man's thighs. Many of the details are of the most horrible character, and the reverend chaplain declined read- ing some passages which related to other parties and, although nothing criminal was imputed to them, still, as there had not been time to ascertain their perfect truth, it was deemed best at present not to make them public. Mrs. Manning, like her unhappy partner in guilt, parsed a restless nig-ht. In consequence of an attempt she had made on her life on Sunday morning, five female attendants were placed as a guard over her. At times she entered into rather lively conversation with them but when allusiou was made to the crime for which she was aNout to suffer, she persisted in her innocence. At half-past six o'clock, she partook of some breakfast, and was allowed a small quantity of brandy, for which indulgence she expressed much gratitude. She then dressed herself in a black satin dress, taking great pains in arranging her toilet. It may be mentioned that late on Monday evening, the Rev. Mr. Rowe had an interview with her, but she declined holding any religious intercourse, or seeing Manning. In fact, as she had evinced all along, she expressed the utmost hatred towards him, and reiterated her surprise why he should continue to annoy her by his repeated applications to see her, and especially as he had all throughout endeavoured to charge her with committing the murder. Notwithstanding this bravado of temper, it was evident that at times she was sutlering great mental agony, and, to use an expression of one of the turnkeys, "the unhappy convict would almost burst with grief. Manning displayed great agitation throughout the night. The principal turnkey informed the Reporter that he was in an,1 out of bed live or six times during the night. He frequently enquired about his wife; and when told that she persisted iu declaring that he alone did it, he evinced the deepest concern, and again assured the warder thaI. shp., and no one else, committed the mur- der. At six o'clock he sat down and wrote on a slip of paper the following,— "Frederick George Manning, aged 28 years, died at Horsemouger-latie Gaol, Tuesday, the 13th of November, 1849, I have now only three hours to live in this world." The above was written in u firm, bold hand. From that hour up to a quarter before eight both culprits were allowed to walk in the yards allotted to their cells, after which they were visited by the chaplain. The interviews of the Rev. gentleman were rather brief, for almost immediately afterwards the convicts were con- ducted to the chapel. Manning first entered, and after taking his seat, facing the cotnmuuion, the female convict was brought in, and seated near her husband. Their eyes met but they spoke not. The Rev. Chaplain then adminis- tered the sacrament, in the course of which, Mrs. Manning again declared to the Rev. gentleman that she was innocent. After a solemn pause a most distressing scene took place. Manning, who was almost at the extreme end of the seat, turned round, and, in the most piteous tone, said, "Maria." Almost momentarily she glanced at her husband, and ejaculating" Frederick," both instantly rushed into each other's arms, and fur severa! minutes were convulsed with grief. They kissed each other most affectionately, and Mrs. Manning became so overpowered that Mr. Keene, the governor, was compelled to apply some restoratives. Calcraft, the executioner, then appeared, and proceeded first to pinion Manning, and then Mr-». Manning. The moment, however, the executionertouched her, she addressed Mr. Keene, and said, Mr. Keene, I have one request to ask, and that is, that I may be blindfolded before 1 am led out on to the scalfold at the same time pulling out of her po, ket a black crape veil which she handed to Calcraft. Mr. Keene complied with her iequest. and the executioner placed the veil over her face as she desired, which bad the effect of almost entirely obscuring her features. They were then led forth. Manning advancing, and she following him. with the chaplain, sheriff, and governor. Manning re- quired support, but she walked with extraordinary firmness. On reacbin" the foot of the scaffold, Manning turned round and again affectionately kissed his wife. They had a few moments'conversation, but it was entirely inaudible to the authorities. They then ascended the drop; aud the fatal scene occurred as before described by us. In the course of the forenoon, a sister of the male convict was found wandering about in a state of maduess. She was consigned to the care of her friends.

CORNS.—There is nothing so distressingly painful as a Corn, and yet nothing which can be so easily remedied. We have ourselves given a triai to that excellent Corn Plaister, known as Paul's Every Man's Friend," and are so convinced of its efficacy as to recommend it te the notice of all our readers. Pauls Every Man's Friend, can be obtained of any respectable Chemist in town or country, in boxes at Is. qd., or the quantity of three small boxes in one, for 2s. 9d. DROPSY CURABLE BY THE USE OF HOLLOWAYS PILLS. —The singular efficacy ol Holloway's Pills in the nume- rous cures effected by their use, in some of the most obstinate cases. of Dropsy, is truly astonishing. This medicine acts with such peculiar elfect upon the system, that the fluids arising from this direful disease are imper- ceptibly evacuated, and wholly prevented from any further accumulation. The distressing symptoms which accom- pany the complaint being thus dispersed, the sufferer regains buoyaocy of spirits and a completely renovated constitution follows. Females at a particular period of life, whose cases frequently end in Dropsy, should have recourse to these admirable Pills* The cholera is extending itself on the coast of Africa. It commenced at Algiers, and is going westward. They were dying thirty-four a day at Oran, on the l?th and 19th lilt. SLEET.—The Poet Young says Sleep is great Na- ture's second cours- — the balm of hurt minds." Johnson says, "It is the parenthesis of human woe. Sleep being thus appreciated by mankind, how desirous ought we to he that all should tranquilly enjoy" sweet repose," thp general obstruction to which is through an unhealthy action of the liver or other viscera. A little attention to the" young disease," by having recourse to a mild aperi- ent oftt-n produces the most salutary effect, and for such purpose Frarllplon's Pill of Health stands prominent in public opiniol1.

FRIDAY'S L.ONDON GAZHTTE —BANKRUPTS. W. Woods and S. Thomas, Cheapside, London, wholesale hard wareinen Lot Pulbrook, Cambridge-place, Hackney-road, Middlesex, grocer J Stock, the elder, and W. Stock, Ashton-in-Mackerfield, Lancashire, coal-proprietors M. Laird, Biik»nhe id. Cheshire, commission-agent J. Smith and It. Smith, Kirkburton, Yorkshire, fancy cloth manufacturer

TUKSDAY'S LOVDO\ GAZETTE.—BANKRUPTS. J. O. Cub er. Edmonton, Middlesex, gasfitter .1. Jones. Kuightsbridge-terrace, Knightsbridge, wine- merchant J. Cowlishaw. Derby, victualler J. Houston, Whitbv. Yorkshire, hotel keeper C. Sanderson. Sheffield, ifnll merchant J. Saunders, Liverpool, licensed victualler

LONDON MARKETS. J- q q- CORN-KXCHANGE, MONDAY. The quantity of grain of all kitH\S f¿!HHtp¡} during la<t week was not bv any means excessive. There were some- what inerfa e ) arrivals of Irish oats, and foreign (towards the end of the week) came in more freely. Of wheat from abroad the return gives 10.7J5 quarters, and also 2,830 of barley, O i both Wednesday and Friday the deinao I though not active for wheat, wa3 yet up to an average, and prices were linnly supported in the sales tnade. Barley was 1111'111"1".1, and OIlS for the finer qualities were rather a better sale tha I otherwise, while other grain experienced no cha ijre to call for notice. This morning brought up a very Eng isli supply of wheat, and of spring corn also a moderate quantity. The wheat tride rather improved for English sample and Is to 2s. in advance on the rates of this day week "118 obtained, but without a corresponding improvement in foreign. Barley steady at last week's prices. New oats were cheaper Gd, to Is. per qr. for light coin, but other kinds were held for last Friday's prices. Beans unaltered, with fully as high ratl s. Peas were not better either in demand or price. In seeds or feeding arti- cles there is no change to notice. ARIUVALS L\ST WEEK. Euglishqrs.j Wh<»al Barley Rye. Oats. IScans. Pras. Flour, coastwise! 2370) 2112 4G7ii 5S4! (iol 4f>54sk Fast. Coun- I tieslladway 23!; 33 63fi 150; 131 |,rG88 ') Scotch, .I .j .j Irish .J 14004,1 Foreign 10725 288,j, 1011 10S)7j Gt>7, 3803759 I'll I T58bf I* CURItKNT I'UI C ivS of GRAIN & FLOUR in MAUK LANK s. S'I S. 8. Wheat English. 42 52 Grey Peas 28 30 Ditto, red 3d 45 Old Beans 2t) 28 Rye 20 22 Tick Beans. 32 34 Barley 23 2G Oats (Potatoes) IB 21 Malt — .— Ditto (Feed) 15. 17 White Peas 28 30 Flour 33 42 SEEDS, Sec. Clover, red, 35s to 38s. white 36s. to 45s. per cwt. Uapeseed, to £ i8 per last. Linseed, crushing, 3tis. to 13s. sowing 50,. to 53s. per qr. Canary seed, 70s. lo 9 Is. per quarter. Mustard, white, Gs. to 10s brown 8i to 12s. per bushel. Trefoil, 14s. to 20s. per c- i. rye grass, 17s. to 38s. Cake linseed, per 1,00), 1:9 Os. to JIO Us. AGGREGATE AVERAGE of the Six Weeks. Wheat 41s. GJ. Illarley 28". 7d. Oats 16s. 10J. Kye2-2s 9 Beans 2Ys. lOti. ) 1'eas 2 9s. 7d.

SMITH FIELD, MONDAY. The arrival of beasts and sheep from the continent into the port of Loudon during the past week has been large- ) The official return gives 533 oxen, 324 cows, 128 calves, loO pigs, aud 3,1 <>4 sheep, making a total of 4.299 head. The iolljwing statement of tne imports of live stock from the continent into Euglaud during the present year is taken j from an official source, made up to last Saturday week :— I Oxen.CJits Sheep From Jan. 1 to Nov. 3, 1849.. & ('alves I.amhs l'i/9 London 35148 tUtfj77 1389 Liverpool 25^ Hull 4083 928 33 Southampton Yarmouth 152 216 The trade at Smithfield to-day was very heavy,owing to the supply being much larger than usual. Prices declined for most descriptions of meat. The supply of beef comprised full 4,300 head. Sales were etiected slowdy at a decline of 2d. per stoue in rates. Scots went «t 3s. 8d., and inferior beef from 2s. 8d. Veal sold without spirit at previous rates- Of ahee;) there were nearly 27,01)0 head on show. The mutton trade was very heavy throughout, and many head were turned out unsold. Polled sheep went at 3s. 2d and downs at 4s. 2u. There was no change in the price of pork. Comparative Statement of Prices in Market. Per stone of bib., (sinking the offal.) Beef • .2s. 8ii•, 3s. 0<J ,os.8d, Veal 2s. 10d.,3s. 8d* Mutton..3s, 2d.,3s. Gd., 4s.2.1. | Pork .3s. 0 J., 3s. 10J» Head of C.)tt)<* at Market. Beasts.. 4,3211 Stieep.. 26,79d Calves.180 1 Pigs.. 240 HAY aud STRAW, per Load of 36 Trusses. Hay, £ 2 10s. Od. to £ A 10s. 6d.|| Clover £ 3 5s.0d. to £ 4 10s. 0J- Straw. £128. Od. to 1;1 10s. OJ.

THE METAL TRADE. £ s. d. £ s. d. I IRON—Bar, bo)t,& square, London.ton 5 15 0— 6 0 0 r Nail rods C15 0 7 0 0 Hoops. 0 U 0- 7 15 0 Sheets (singles). 0 0 0-S10 0 Bars, at Cardiff and Newport. 4 15 0— 5 0 0 ltefined metal, Wales 3 10 0-315 0 Do. anthracite. 0 0 0— 315 0 Pig. No. I, Wales, cold.blast. 3 5 U- 4 0 0 Do. do. hot-blast 2 15 0- 3 0 0 Do., No. t, Clyde.net cash 2 2 (j- 2 4. 0 I Blewitt's Patent ltelined Iron ) for bars, rails, &c., free oil 0 0 0— 3 15 0 board at NewpoK J Do., do., for tin-plates, boiler £ 0 0 0- 4. 10 0 ditto p)ates,&c.,ditto.) Stirling's Patent in Glasgow. 2 12 0— 2 14 D Toughened Pigs j in Wales. 3 r) U- 40 f Staffordshire bars, at the works 0 0 0— G 10 U Pigs, in Staffordshire 2 10 0- 2 15 0 Kails. 4 15 0— 5 0 0 Chairs 0 0 0— 4 0 Swedish 11 0 0-11 10 0 CC-ND 0 0 0- 0 00 PS1 0 0 0— 0 0 0 Gourietf 0 0 U- U U 0 I Archangel 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEEL—Swedish keg 14 10 0—14 15 0 Do. faggot 15 0 U-16 0 0 COPPER-Slieets, sheathing & bolts.. lb. 0 0 u- U 0 gi Tough cake .ton. 0 0 O-Sl 0 0 Tile 0 0 0—83 0 0 Old copper .lb. 0 0 0-0 0 Sj South American, in bond 0 0 u- 0 0 II LBAD—Pig. ton 15 15 0-16 0 0 Sheet. 0 0 0-16 15 0 lied lead 0 0 0-17 10 0 White ditto 0 0 0—22 0 0 Patent shot 0 0 U-UJ 15 0 Spanish, in bond 14 10 0-1;) 5 0 American ditto 0 0 0 0 0 0 TIN—Block cwt. 0 0 0- 3 13 F liars 0 0 0—314 U ltelined 0 0 0— 3 li) 0 < Bauca, iu bond 3 9 0 3 12 0 SLraits 3 6 0 3 7 U Peruvian (6 mo 2^ p. cent, dis.) 0 0 0 3 6 <> TIN ATI'LKS—10 Coke box 1 7 0 1 7 Ii ,f ICCharcoa). 0 0 0 1 11 U IX. ditto 0 0 ù- 116 6 SPELTER—Plates, warehoused .ton, 15 5 U-If) 15 0 Do., to arrive 0 0 0—15 5 0 ZINC—English sheet .ton. 20 10 0—21 Y 0 UUICH-siLvmi..lb. 0 0 0— 0 3 0 REMARKS.—Welsh bar-iron may still be quoted Ilt 'i f4 15s. per ton, free on board at the port, with rather more enquiry. Notwithstanding the favourable reports whit'1 have reached us from Glasgow of the state of the pig-iroU market there, we can report no improvement: oil the con- trary, holders of makers' scrip manifest the same anxiety to be relieved from its responsibility. Sales have been ttiade during the week at 4is. for mixed numbers, and to-da/ 42s. tid. is asked, Considerable tratisictiorit; are reported i" spelter, aud we quote the price lirin, at H5 15s.

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