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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. Oct. 5, at Pen mark vicarage, in this county, the wife of the Rev. Charles F. ll. Wood, of a son, still-born. Oct. t, at Vemon-hom:e, Briton-ferry, the wife of R. V. Leach, Esq., of a daughter. Sept. 23, at St. Hilary, the wife of Mr. E. Cox, of a son. Oct. 4, the wife of Mr. D. Lewis, Pelican Inn, Cow- bridge, of a daughter. Oct. 3, Mrs. Edward Day, Coventry, of a daughter. SE'pt. S, at 9. High-street, Bow, Middlesex, London, Mrs. John Watkins, of a son. Oct. 3, at Udding's House, Wimborne, Dorset, the lady of George Pieydell Mansel, Esq., or a son. Oct. 7. in Tredegar-street, Carddr, the wife of Mr. Frost, agent to Messrs. Spiller and Brown, llour-iner- chants, of a son. MARRIAGES. Sep. 31, at St. Mellons church, Mr. John D;ivies, far- mer, of Curtiic Hall, in the parish of Llancarvaii, Gla- morganshire, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. David, the celebrate cattle dealer, of Picton Hail, St. Mellons. Oct. S, at Llanwenarth church, by the Uev. G. \V. Gabh, the Rev. L. Charles Lewis, of Ebbw Vale. Iron Works, to Louisa, second daughter of Philip Williams, Esq., of Llanwenarth House, Monmouthshire. Recently, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Treforest, to Mrs. Stamp. Oct. 5, at Newport, Mr. Edward Frost (lateof H.M! Customs) to Maty, daughier of Mr..V1 avs, engineer of the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Co., Newport. Oct. fi, at Caerleon, Mr. Henry Mullock to Mrs. Oliver stationer, &e., Commercial-street, N e ,v p ut. Oct. 6. at Ebenezer chapel, Plymouth-street, Merthvr, by the Rev. John Hoyd, Mr. \Vm. Mathews to Miss Mary Jones. Oct. 7, at Zion, chapel, Merthyr, by the Rev. John Jones, Mr. John Edwaids to Miss Rachel Thomas. Oct. 7, at Herinon chapel, Dowlais, by the Rev. Evan Harris, Mr. Wm. Emanuel to Miss Joanna Thomas. Oct. 7, at the register office, Merihyr, Mr. Thomas Powell to Mrs. Ann Phillips, Dowiais. Oct. 7, at the same place, Mr. Walter Thomas to Miss Margaret Phillips, both of Merthyr. Oct. 7, at the Roman Catholic chapel, Merthyr, by the Rev. J. Dawson, Mr. Eugene Green to Mrs. Mary Donovan. Oct. 7. at the Roman Catholic chapel, Merthyr, Timo- thy Hurly to Miss Margaret Grady. Oct. 8, at the Tabernacle chapel, Merthyr, by the Rev. John Roberts, Mr. Thomas Thomas to Miss Esther Mathews. Oct. 8, at Ynysgau chapel. Merthyr, by thRev. Thomas Davies, Mr. Wm. Brice, to Miss Mary Pern- bridge, both of Dowlais. Oct. 8, at the register pfRce. Merthyr, Mr. David Jones, of Cyfarthfa, to Mrs. Maria Williams. DEATHS. Oct. 5, at Saint Donatts, near Cowbridge, after a short illness, Mr. Lewis Howell, carpenter, much esteemed and deeply regretted by his sorrowing relatives, aged 58. Oct. 5, at Bridgend, in the 31st year of her a«'e! Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. P. Price. ° Oct. 5, at Newton Villa, near Swansea, after a long and lingering illness, in her 36th year, Susanna, the be- loved wife of C. B. Mansfield, Esq., solicitor, Swansea. Sept. 30, suddenly, at the house of her daughter, in Prospect-place, Swansea, Mary, relict of Mr. Michael Williams, of that town, aged 78. Sept. ao, at Pen-y-Dyffryn, near Conway, Rear Aù- niiral Sir John Marshall, aged C-). Sept. 26, at his father's house, after a long course of affliction, Mr. John Davies, only son of Mr. Thos. Davies, smith, of Cyfarthfa, a promising young man, but soon blighted through the blast of affliction, deeply lamented by all who knew him. Oct. 2, at Ongur, Glyntawe, Breconshire, Lewis Powell, Esq., formerly of Fulcoii-square,London, aged 70. Oct. 5, in Clarges-street, Lieut.-Gen. Sir J.ts. Steven- son Barns, K.C.B., and K.C., colonel of the 20th reöt. -.v-
GAME L I S TS.
GAME L I S TS. Notheing favourable to the political views of the pre- sent Government, we are excluded from participating in the patronage they have to brstowjand. amonS^h" thing, at their disposal, they send the Game Lists to >Vhig.Radical £ xsarr out certificatesBESIDENCES. ssu "sirCo"1 Co1" Penallt „ J. D., Penllergare Benson, Starlinff, Swansea j T> D>) <]< Bevan, Edward, do. •" Grifiith, Baglan Beynon, R P-. Ajargam Hall Bitldulph, John, h Lloyd, Rev. Charles, Bettws Havdd Newton Rectory Blackmore, B. Francis E, Killybebill Cottage cui]v Place l'a w»'r Tl»o<na« W .Velindra Low, Charles, Swansea ■Bo° riioinaa W., jun., Muwson, John, Leckwith y^jndra Merry, James, Melingrtffith Richard B., Veliudra Miers, R. H., Yuispenllwch [ A. W., Pendoylan Moggrid^e, Matthew, Swan- Boteler. Capt. It. E., Lan- sea dough Castle MorKan, Lewi*, Havod BriJue. Cliarles, Penallt ————. W. jun Dowlais Bruce, Lewi* Knight, Duff- Lewis, Graig ryu Napier, C. F. Coity Lower C»?vert. John, Gellywasted Nixon. J„h.», Cardiff Cook, Phillip, Glaich Overton, George, owaelody- Herbert, D.. Clydaeh ^aftU Corbett, J. Stua. t, Gabalva Parris, R. H Cardiff Crawshay, Robert T., Cy- Penrice, Tho. Kilyrough farthia Castle Peactcke, Loftus H., Upland Daviii E'iward.Fairwater Phillip?, J Gelliar Gwellt Dnie., Rev. H. H., Pen- Price, Benjamin, Lintwit clawdd Major John B., Swansea Rev. Edward, Gelly Rev. Samuel Grainge Gaer .———, Rev. Johu Reynold- Reece, J. R., Cardiff gtone Rees, Thomas, St. George's George, Dowtais Rickards, Rev. H. H., Diuas John, Merthyr Powie Dynevor, Lord, Dynevor Romilly,Edwa.d, Porthkerry CMtje Salmon, William, Penlline Early, Jaine.«,Drnevor Castle Court Edwar(les, Rev. F. F., Giles- Samuel, David, Bonvilstone ton Manors -=. John, ditto ————— Richard, Bedwhii Scott, John, Swansea «—John, Tynewydd Smyth, H., Swansea Eniwi.le,' Cact, Marlbro Somerset, Capt. Edward, Ev^n^.Thotms, Merthyr Somerset, Rev. W., Boverton •Greenfield. John. Cardiff Starbuek, John, Swansea r- wn.i.a T F Welsh St. Thomas, Charles, Lanilnl Donatt* WUliaui, Liangefel- GRyn'. House ES1" M P' —. Thomas E., Swan. Baglan House Rev. H- J-, Gartsi Haramg, Henry, Wen ^oe Ds%i,lf diflo Il*rrieb. C. J., Brides —, David, DowUi* Harrie-, VV. B, St. Brides^ ./Edward. Cardiff Ua»ard, Thomas, Aberdare EJw Garth Ha|1 Thomas. Me johlli St. Brides' Hewett. Joh7» Peallioe Traherne. M. P., Bettws flomlray, Johu, Penlline J. p., aiUo CHStte J utao, -—R»». G., St. Hilary bt^weli'ThoMia^ &I^rthyr — ;> G-W Joseph, ltuperra 'l "rberv.ll, G CoityLower iodire Vachell, Frederick, Cardiff Jackson, Capt. G. E., Plas- Vaughar,, Na»h Edwards, ueivydd Htieola Jenkiu", Oliver, R., Fairwa- Verity, G. H., Cony Lower ter Vivian, A. P., Singleton —————. Evan. Lanharran Abbey —— Morgan, Pentwyn Wtukins. Thomas. Merthyr Jenner, Capt.,Lant-lethiall W. B., Carditt ————, Robert Francis, Watstm; George, Cardiff Wenvoe Castle I-, George, ditto -——— A L., Cardiff Webber, Francis, Sketty ———, Hugh, <h>. Wilkins, Evan, Lantwit Ma- It. L., do. jor Jones, John, Cwmaanman Williams John. Penydarren Rev. David, Bishops- Thomas, »«wl!j's ton —. George, Hendre- Frederick, do. denny Pwllv W™„ Glencoch William, E., 1 Wily David, Lantwit Evsn. Duffrynfrwd Jenkin, Pa;k • „ rn p-nv. Thomas, Trayan- — Henry, T., Peny- W^HWI* rho« Kogi,R.c. a.Mto SS.Hrfodri„oe Rev. R., fytheg- liev. j„ Murci.0,8 •Iiewis, John, Dowlais —1 Rid,a,'d' C°W' —— Thomas Parry, Piisk bririge n • J W -.John, Heath Revd. David W., 1 Henry, Greenmeadow ClydaCn Wyadham. Heath Charles Crolt-, Ltuii>ay Robert, Mar- ltoath Court AUM Havod ————' Edward, E y 1-Mtof Persons (not being Assessed Servants) who have u out Game Certificates at £4 0.. lOJ. each, including *he additional Duty of 10 shillings per cent, under tlie Act of 3 Vic. cap 17. SCHEDULE C. •«AMES. KESIDEUCE. By WHOM AFPOINTED, AND FOK WHAT PLACES- -Adam., William, Gnoll By Henry J. Grant, Esq.. for the Manors of Neath, Neath Citia, Avonwallia Tymain. 3«e«gan> Jolio, Rheola By El wards Vaughan, Eiq.. fcr Resolven, &c. ^iscocks, William, Coy By John Bland, E<q., ftr the Manor ot Sully. Hsgikins, David, Duflryn By John Bruce Pnce, f" quire, for St. Nicholas, ot. Lythans, Highlight, and Monkna?h. •Jenking, Morgan, Wenvoe „ Castle By Robert Francis Jentier, E.jq., for the Manors of Wenvoe, Cadoxton, East Barry, and Castle Moyle.i^c. John,William, Bettws Lower By M. P. Traherne, E.q., for Bettws. Thomas. William, Baglan House By Howel Gwyn, Esquire. M.P.. for the Manor of Briton Ferry. Thomas, John, Wenvoe Castle By Francis Jenner, Esq., for the' Manors of Wenvoe, Cadoxton, East Barry, and Ca»ile Moyle, Sic &<•. Thomas. John, ColtrelI B £ Geo..Tyler, K.C.B., for the- of Cottrell, Trehill, Bouvilgton, and Tally van. LIST OF PBBSONS LICENSKD TO DEAL IN GAME. Benson, Thomas DT^O"63' Hill, John Mutters, William I?ltt!
NEWPORT FOLIC E.—MONDAY.
NEWPORT FOLIC E.—MONDAY. [ B«-fore T. B. Batchelor. Mayor, and Thos. Hughes, Esqs.] Darid Kvuns was remand-d until Thursday next, on sus- picion of stealing a new hunting siddle, the property of Air. Charles Phillips, coach propri.t. r. Margaret Phillips, laullady of the Red Lion, beer-«hop, Ca-lle-street, w,.s charged with assaulting her sifter, Caro- line J one- The complainant appeared in court exhibiting ablickeye, the effects of the illusajje she received from her sister in the affray. She was severely admonished by the bench for her biutal conduct, and fined 5s., and 12s. CJ. costs. Paid. Benjamin Vines, a man recently discharged from Ut-k prison, aud labouring uiider a state of insanity, was sent to the Union, and transferred over in the regular form to the parish authorities. Thomas Prosser, of B issalleg was charged with assaulting Margaret Edmunds, the toll-collector of the vegetable mar. ket on Saturday la-t. The defendant pleaded that be was ignorant uf the regulations of the market, or thoud not have resisted pacing the toll. The magistrates, taking the most favourable view of the matier, dismssed the case on defcndaut paying lis. 6il. costs. U'iliam Lewis. of Cern Mably, was charged with beinfj found druuk, a id incapable and lying prostrate across the tram plate* of the Western Valleys Railway, near the Courtybella I1tat;on. Thrs was a most miraculous escape, and may account fot the numerous fatal accidents occurring on railways. A woman named Ann Williams happened to he crossing the line through one of the openings on the Cardiff road, on Saturday night last, and stumbled over the prisoner just in time to alarm the driver of au engine coming up, who immediately reversed his engine, and stop- ped within three feet of the prisoner, who was subsequently cairied to the police station. The Mayor represented to the prisoner the fatal consequences of indulging in intoxi- catinj1; drinks, aud trusted that the narrow escape he had of his liie would be a warning to him in future; if the woman Williams, had not come up at the moment, the con-equen- c'io were inevitable, and he would have paid the penalty of his over indulgence, by the forfeiture of his life. Dis- charged ou paying 6J. cr¡st-the Mayor directing tbat 2s. 6d. should be paid to the wlintss, Mrs. Williams. Joseph Milchellllnd Jane Baker, two vagrants, were dis- charged upou promising to leave the town. Thomas Atkinson, an aged and apparently respectable man, was charged with einbezzleing several sums of money, belonging to his employer, Aaron Croslield, Esq., proprietor of the Commercial Brewery, Newport. Mr. LI..wellin, solicitor, apr)pared for the prosecutor, and Mr. Pnillpotts for the defendant. It appeared that the pri- soner was employed, at a regular weekly salary, to sell beer lit Brynmawr and neighbouthood fur the last eight years. A recent change in the management of Mr. Crosfield's brewery having taken place the accounts weie inveitigated, and it ij alleged that deficiencies amounting to £287 were discovered. The prisoner disappeared from the neighbour- hood, unJ wj« apprehended at Merthyr, under peculiar cir- cumstances, by Superintendent English.—Several witnesses were examined who produced receipts for money paid to the ptisoner, an.) for which he had uot accounted in his re- gular monthly stateraeuts. He was committed for trial. William Handford, landlord of the Blue Anchor, Pill- gweully, was charged with keeping his house open for the sale of beer after hours, on the 19th u'.t.-Mr. Phillpotts appeared for the defence. Case dismissed.—It was repre- sented to the bench by Supt. English, that the defendant had paid £43 I2.<. in fiuei and costs for offeuces against the beer act niuce he his beeu in business.—The defendant. Handford, acknowledged the truth of the statement, and abided tbht it also cost him nearly £30 for defending himself.
E SABRDíÆ CAROLLA EXCERPT…
E SABRDíÆ CAROLLA EXCERPT A QU.EDAM. THE BATTLE OF HOUENLINDEN. On I.i¡¡ùen, when the sun was low, All bloodless lay th' untrodden snow, And d irk as winter was the flow Oi lser, rolling rapidly. But Linden saw another sight When the drum beat at dead of ni0>ht, Commanding lires of death to light The darkness of her seenery. By torch aud trumpet fast array'd, Each horseman drew his batUe-biadr, And furious every charter neigh'd '1'u juin thu dreadful revelry. Then shook the hills with thunder riven, Tnen ru-;hM the steed to Inltie ,hi v. A iid louder linn the bolts of lleuv»ju Far llcish'd the red artillery. But redder yet that light shall giutr Ou Linden's hilts of stained snow, And bloodier yet the torrent flow Ol I»er, rolling rapidly. Tis morn, but scarce you level sun Can pieree the war-clouds rolling dun, Where furious Frank and iiery iluu Shuut in their sulph'rous canopy. The combat deepens. Ou, ye brave Who rush to glory or the grave Wave, Munich, aI/thy banners wave, Aud charge with all thy chivalry'; Few, few shall part where many meet; The snow sha/i be their winding-sheet And every lurf beneath the ir feet Shall be* soldier's sepulchre. CAMPBELL. ri^LIUM UNDEXICM. Intaroinata canduerat uive, Yergcnte l'hœ:JO, Lindeuinin nerau.», Brumaique liventes tenebris Ibat ageiis ferus amnis undas. Sed nox locorulQ mutat imaginem, Quum tympanorum provocilt aeriul11 Clangor per inlunes recessus Letiferas radiare flammas Ad signa tajdarum et strepitus tuba; Hellatur ensem conripit aiueum et. Bacchantur hi unit us equini Terriuiles glomerare coe:us lam mons treraiscit, jam sonipesruit lu bell" prajceps, et face clarior Scindente lIimuurum lumultus Rubra prur.ullo¡¡at ira pugnæ. Sed lux micaùit ruùrior in nive Contaminata per juga coiliuin, Auetumque torrenlcm eruentis Votvet aquis violeutus amnis. Mane est: at illic vix orieDs subit Sol fusqa belli nubita luridi, Qua Gallus indignans et Ilnnnus Sulphureis fremit acer armis. lte, itc (g1iscunt praslia), queis decuil Debetur aut mors nunc tua, Noricuui, Nunc signa. confer, nunc in hostera, Fundat equos equitesque virtus. Quat prajliantum pars quota militum Sospes redibit ? Funerea teget Nix veste csesos, et sepulti Quisque viri premet ossa ctespes. e LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM. Olr! the days are gone, when Beauty bright My heart's chain wove; When my dream of life from morn till night Was loye, still love. Old times may change and years may come Of milder, calmer beam; But uh there's nothing half so sweet in life As love's youQg dream Oh! there's nothing half so sweet iutife As love's young dream. IDEM LATINE UEDDITUM. Heu! fugere dies lajti, quels dia venustas Nectebat cordi vincula. lirma meo Quels unum vita; studiinu, nuctesque diesquo, Turbalo ardebat pectore dulcis amor. Tempora mutentur licèt. annorumque videre Tranquillain seriem dent mihi fata senem Attamen heu nihil est iu vita dulcius omni Quam quæ prima. mihi pocula ferrel amor AttamOiIl heu nihil est in vita ùulcius omui, Quara quæ pril11a. mihi pocula ferret araor. H. O.
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RAILWAY NEGLIGENCE. —At the Glasgow Justiciary Court, on Thursday, David Balfour, a pointsman on tlie Ediuburgh and Glasgow Railway, was found guilty of neglect of duty, by which a collision took place on the line, to the injury of several passengers, carriagw, &c. Verdict, four months' imprisonment. The Mining Journal cont.aiiia the following;—An American correspondent informs us that ftu engine, called the Dummy, has just been used on the lluJsoa River Railroad. I here was no machinery to be seen, no smoke no noise—it merely appeared like a huge square liox' mounted on twt |ve wheels; and as the steam is cotiJeQs(.(j and carried back to the boiler, there was no sigm of vp aateam-engine. ExTRA.OUDINA.RY MATCH BETWEEN HoRSZ AND A MAN.—A match for £ o0 a-side, between a hav mar* named Miss Fanny, and Thomas 'Oie Salopian ru'nncr) over a distance of two miles, and fifty hun]le ,b f >' *c7"- .ikuncM ot «gh UrdU, were t,se,l. *l he Held had ■„ |,e t,Vr„d u,r,, 1 "I™ Ve'< 'J: At the third ?""n? a-liead n. .t evidently permitted to go the horse l» 1 'u 'ourl^» fifth and sixth rounds leans At T""? Walk>D«' put lo tbe knocked down a"iard? °' ^l T'" a burdle, and had to return to go over U yAS pretty evident that the man's chance w>.a very small indeed, and the mare came inawinnerhy y, .*w<>. 'uinutes. 'Ihe whole distance was accom- plished in sixteen minutes and a hall". Thomas is a youog man, about 30 years ot age, ol spare habit, and, as may he supposed, very agile, Tbe nare ia very well, bat D" I tboroulbbred.
|»ORT OF CARDIFF.
|»ORT OF CARDIFF. VRSSF.I.S LOADING FOREIGN'. §SlR»'SAi!pi* Master*. Valparaiso f^ham Hughes foa' « £ Orleans Td^lowe Narcross ^.PauldeLoando £ e coal Sierra Leone SS* A & £ £ >* ria Pin tier iroa Syra ^iargueritta Soppa Barcelona ^fturna Cappura coal Genoa R'Og Mahon Castle Greeu coal CarthaL'ena WargarettB Keasen ir°n Amsterdam Marie Simon coal Nantes Once Kyntaell coal Constantinople '"TaPhoe Sprague coal Gibraltar ^laig Plemer coal Brest ^ulien Ertaud coal Names Moon coal Alexandria fXchance Shaxsun coil Naples I Croves coal Constantinople ?0r>ilinsnn Kirness iron Galatz Josenh G'jduin coal Havre J«ndem.i« Haundford co»l Gibraltar 0|'ne i\1 • Couregoiies coal Brest W:eAlar,e <Q\sen Coa{ jjlf gj.eAueust(, CT £ J 23 llclFrere» lullebolfl Nantes Aim uf8 °Ti'V1 wal Brest Annet te iSicolazo j Messina Prl°lta Cossolaich Nanies Oefltnland Bregt V Maria Goff ^al Gibraltar "odsohaap "Binea* C°
CARDUFy FOLIC^y^o'fiin, Esq.]
CARDUFy FOLIC Esq.] [Before C Vachell, Es q., andI • a, „ KCSAvAy ArPBi i-ienrv Richardson—three *t>Z ge Eu'<>tt, Joseph Be. ter, and Shields-were Prentices on board the ot „riner wilh having Mr- I>«vid GooiU'O1' ™ T,M ^.ig„ no valid l-easnI1'!et* ^ro.m vessel. They coi Tegsel said If ,P ?r ,heir conduct. The" owne i:s[)el]ge with their «er. h° '?,w can Put 'hem to R. VT-1 Va .nKid, "I *iH tau-L"'s hut ultimately he relented, ajn and '1° thefr ,back if ,he-v wiH Ri ^0° J FHiott, a delicate W ""The indentures oi T George by mu- tual /» 8u^ers f''om sea-sickne> w*/e i;rp,,ted to retu"1 Consent; and the two others' we«« dire duties on board. j.. SINGULAR CHARGE OF ■AUA^'tu V-ovinff "9* ■ »iii.C^ae* ^'Matfan, publican, was c w' Coin- D ain Caroline Bushen, and with other „ year ren» said: 101,1 a l,ol!8e °f Mr. ( Vila^an, at t ex, D:r_f'to°k possession of it and rnov*. iuto rt* „iv~ him the J°n sevtfral days, he came and t mei to g S^key of the door, as a party from B„ oflered Uim >ne |C re,,t* took the key out of the V»««e. aD<l r j1! a Der 0 R° out, because he had heard, he <s*id» tliat i fro_i?,l 0f indifferent character. He stru< a"^ lore_„, euffir>|8 to P'eces 'n trying to put ine out; fa" *8 •9r, eDtly strong to do it himself, be cal <»is wife know as,'8t h:ra. He put my goods ou IJ°_„I- dJr are.—The Magistiates Mid ° .J. bets *k 001 one firthing of whk ^efore thej recommended ntr either la i*dict of* or to bring an action against feodant at the quarter sess < 'o'Hugjn.-who had patiently him in the coun'r^c«>urt „,inst him, said he had not listened to the slate me i>t mau f|)ad witne8se8 ,0 prove it; ill-used her as complMnant kept an improper b it the fact was. that U'<B -11- an £ | |1C w»s sure the house, introducing'" » lo* him to convert a home of his niagi«traie« would not wish never 8,ept }n ,he houfie into a broihel. Compla out«ide the door care- and the few things she ha- gaiJ reply to the fully.—Superintendent aware that complainant kept magistrates) that he was not a a he^ould much a house of ill-fame.—.K^no-htaeain51 him. to converting prefer having an actio" it to be occupied by his house into whiich ,j that her conduct had decent people.-C^mplainant a e a9jertion ghe W8S corro. always been respectab e, crimination and recrimina- borated by others. j the complainant will tion the charge was mthdraw^ try the case in the county e_ Jtfahony, a diminutive Irish A. FIGHTING IAILOK.REPEALE(J|Y on charges of tailor, who has been in c u similar chatgi'. He fighting, was again brougn g^mel)0(iy) but nobody would was very anxious tp.ugnt .J jj,at the defendant was gratify ,lim- ^:C* ?*raD.« anv one to stand before him." stripped and challen2i<V ■ „jUnd him. Evans went on, There were about hfty peop and found it neces. upon which the tailor s r a|,0uy reized him ( Evans) by »ary to strike in rptar™ ..vottt,inff to choke him.—Mr. the throat and was e' \I»ry*s, corroborated the evi- Davies. parish clerk 0^S:LFo/the defence, Mr. R. LI. denee given by 1.0.. «ho swore that P.C. Evans Reece called John ./in<tantly struck Mahony right jumped over the wall an .onI! This statement could and left without an3r_IV t #s being in direct opposition not be believed for a m 'ect4ble and disinterested wit- to the evidence of a mos __Vr.he magistrates convicted tUe ne»s, namely, Mr. V inC £ jrri"ible blackguard—in the jSjo^v^unds; or in default of payment to be im- prisoned for two^months. jamet Kaseg, an Iiidiman, Dkunk and DISOB Ujfing drunk and riotous. He was fined 5s. and cost* wr and js one „f a notorious i«g#o7 low Inlh who 'are constantly creating scenes of up- roar and turbulent e in this'P Jenkins, ship-carpenter, S"E —Te wa* charged th la»VI k appeared that jenkms woman named Celia L certain circumstances; and took complainant aside u roade to her 8hc because he .WO",I h?° Her induct provoked hiin; and remonstrated with him. tore her c|ottieg. Her cries he kicked ^er #>a;gtanre and Jenkins was taken brought the p° Tnajfistraites convicted the defendant in SJSr-'ta de,"k »f w,"n',0 be imprisoned for one month- Ahh^_miUam phiuip,, of Saint Saint F.gan., ,vere convicted upOD the of. Super' intendent Srockdille diliotderly plsVinB ii>U>« of hi. ii-» si on 8 stamped on them They pas, current for bee grog in the liou»e where they are isaued J THURSDAY.—[Be/ore Chas. Vachell, E,q., Major, and Waller Colfio, Esq-] S' weS'. Snift5«a,the county court, with assaulting them while ex- __»iii(F a warrant ajjaiast them Ihe maifistrate^ con- it r very brutal attack on the ba.hff-offi.er,, and fined Matthews £ 2 and co>ts, or one month's imprisonment. Tlie fine to be paid befor.- the 18th inst.—Mrs. Matthews, after a severe reprimand, was cautioned and discharged. P. Carroll, potatoe merchant, was charged by Mr. Yorath, inspector of weight; an.1 measures, with bein^ in possesion of Illegal weights, which was proved by Mr. Yorath. The defendant was fined 20«s- and co-t.. Mary Ann Hake, charged with assaulting Mary Evans was dismissed.
OPENING OF THE WESLEYAN CHAPEL.
OPENING OF THE WESLEYAN CHAPEL. Not very long ago the diinen^ions of the building in which the followers of the venerable JOHN WESLEY assem- bled in this io.in for the purpose^ of divine worship, was cleansed and whitewashed for a few pence. Their succes- sors may now boast uf having the handsomest meeting-house in the principality; such has been the rapid extension of NVesleya i Methodism It is not our inteution to enter into an investigation of the cau-es which led to this prosperous state of th'ngs and to the development ot the principles upon which our Wesleyan brethren have founded their faith. We have ueither room nor the materials at our dis- posal to enable us to do so; but we'may state that much ot the success which has attended this section of the Christian Church within the last few yearsis mainly to be attributed, under divine blessing, to ihe unaffected piety, Christian zeal, and persevering earnestness of i-he good men who have occupied the Wesleyan pulpit. We believe it was in the year 1835 that the present Bishop of EXETER said, in his place in the House of Lord-, that he had a much higher opinion of the Wesleyans than of any other body of Dis- senters; and the reason* whch influenced that prelate in making such declaration probably operate on the minds ot Churchmen generally—ou:selves among the number. We have beeu intimate with Wesleyan ministers for many years and never knew a tingle individual who oiheiously middled with politics—in other words, who was "a political dis- senter j their object seemed to be to preach the gospel worldly politics were no further noticed than ItS they might be incidental to the Kreat design ot their mission. Our local friends are aware that during the last few weeks there have been held services in the new meeting- house, at which Dr. NEWTON, Mr. RATTENBUKY, Mr. AtJBSET. and other eminent raininters have attended and on Monday eveuiug lat the whole was closed witfi a public tea-party which took place in th«S day schools in Working-street,— another iustance of Wcleymi energy, as these institutions are among the most efficient and best conducted in the county. The company were exceedingly numerous; an I enjoved themselves amazingly with tea and cake. It Wa. reaUy a happy party, we are told, (for We had uot lhe tf>»(,d t.irtune to be* able to avail ourse Ves of acuurteous invita- tion which we received from the trustees). After tea the company adjourned to the new chapel for the purpose of holding a ptibttc mfe.iug. The building was well filled and among the principal supporters of Wesleyanism in this place we >«w 'Mr. David Lewis, Mi. Vachell (mayor) Mr. Price, Sti M*iy Street, Mr. Williams Duke-street; Mr. Richards, Canton; Mr. Andrews, Bute Docks; Mr. Etiiott, Bute-street; Mr. P. M. Hadley Mr Lewio; Mr. Trice, with many others. The meeting was opened with singing and prayer after which the chair w#s taken by the Uev. Charles Tucker, superintendent of the district, who delivered a very feeling speech on the occasion, during which he gave the-substance of tbe following extract from the Liie of the Rev. CHAS. WESLFY •" but as it ij exceedingly interesting, as disclosing the state ot things in Cardiff above a century ago, we give it inextenso :— Mr Charles Wesley landed at Cardiff oa the evening of Nov. 6th 1747, with the voice of .praise and thanksgiving. Mr. Welis, the' Clergyman at whose iovilation he hud come, was waiting to ttreet him on his arrival; He remained a fortnight in Wales, preaching with great enlargement of heart in many of the churches, and taking sweet counsel with two or three Clergy- men of kindred spirit, especially Mr. Wells, Mr. Thomas, and Mr, Hodges, the Minister of Wenvoe. Finding that Howell Harris's Calvinism had given oflence at Cardiff, Mr. Charles Weslev says, God opened my mouth to declare the truth of his everla«tin" love to all mankind. At the same time he enlarged mv heart "to its opposers. 1 took occasion to speak of Howell Harris- bore such a testimony ot him as he deserves; and mildly "unbrauled them for their ingratitude toward the greatest benefactor their country ever had;> W e all expressed our love he'sent^messenger to Harris with the fol- of absolute pre e pr0iluce an alienation of heart be- uniust suspicion, and thus prou tween him and the Wesleys P«pnd and Brother,—In the name of Jesus My deare havg hU g!or>. aQU tUe good of Christ, 1 beseem } j:ate|v, and meet me here. 1 trust souls at heart, conl time" or eternity. O my brother, we shall nfvfr e s'|IOulU get a moment's advantage over I am grieved that a nock under your feet for Christ's us; and I am rt heart, hasten, in the name of our sake. If your heart w a.-uj Your second self." dear Lord, to mUundergt d. In a few' dajs <nd oj|r heartg were km i„gs vanished o Al.is, poor world, poor Baptists together as a "triuniph. God had prepared his heart for We I; ihe saTment he h,d found the spirit of this meeting* •. _n(j jnimodiately I was brought martyrdom tailing u[ iu4rt 0vciflowed with love; and he sre" simplicity, desired ruj P J different feelings prevailed. J;™ offviijeii, .hi The players ai i0 the theatre; and some among wenttothechurc iwer8 at least equally offended the moral pait of statements conceruing the universal at the Preachers s ° the consequent necessity of corruption of U^^ "bluund' t'hemse!ves by a < urse, during the the new birth. M y Wou!d hinder him Irom •bo'maw •'th™' preaching. t rushed out of the church together. Soou after, a Phjsi l „ j called after him in vain,' ::SaE and ••'then earnestly prayed for him, and the rest, Ihe Spirit helpingmyintirmity.1'^ d!sturbance „ The Capt#io This was a pr „ Charles Wesley, that we should giving me "oti termjned t0 spend the night in taking sail the next .V, ,| jir> Wells's, and then called leave. We Wd*t the elovon> ju,t 1 was at Captain Phi !ps • wrath. The Physician who had going, Satan begantohowh.swra corapall}ons, gone out of church on Sundaj. stir y demanded satis- and unusually heated w,thj sai<J> r wa9 rea<Jy to faction of me for ca ln^ h n isStire me, he had gone Sot"sis, ,«« hex N 4WIM -r tmUM. 'TW* 8ir.. not ask pardon for telling you the truth.' callinir me a Pharisee.' I still insisted, You a.*e and cannot endure sound doctrine. My commission .s to^how TOU your sins; and I shall make no apology for so doing, to you, or "ny man living. You are a damu*d sinner by nature and a Pharisee like me and this testimony I should bear before rulers and Kings. You are a rebel against God, and must bow vnur stiff neck to Him, before you can be forgiven. How do jourstiu ne K ( showeth me the wickedness you know m h«| v M g0 £ )d ft Cliristian as yourself.' B. searching )'our heart, and showing )'ou tbat )'ou are a Pha. risec. Here he I i Ft,iu Far,ey tni,[)ed phillips intercepted and b.oke tne DIO t. M soul up his heels, and the company reCol!ected boldness of was immediately fi^d w,,th he calm recoct n faith. There was a great 0U CO ^ra0 S possessed, till the them he struck and hurt, and raged like one I men forced him out, and shut.the door. d the Bailiff, s„„ »» V'f»»eb„n* »iu, or Head Magistrate. T.h^ o usit was a public upon the affront offered the Doctor; am Answered, injury, I ought to make him public but was you • Mr Bailiff, I honour you for your office »ake, t yourself, or His Majesty King ture"damned sinners, should tell you both, that you a yn0 8U erior but God, and In the church, while preaching, As a ruler, it is shall not ask man leave to show ln.n hi • tljem t|jal your duty to be a terror to ev.Mocr but. F eMl. do well.' Upon my thus he bad come to prevent my assured me of his good-wl ha:r 0f my head. being insulted and none shou made another attempt to •• While we were talking, the Doctor made^ot^ p break in, and get at me; but the two J aQd wj# {.oa much trouble, at last got him out. ] yLord our God. The tinued our triumph m the name of the unconcerned, shout of a King was among us. Ve sa 0 houg^ though those sons of Belial, the played, ha" 'jn-he They were armed, and threatened to burn t ie h *tarved ground of their quarrel with me is, that the Gospe j them. We prayed and sang, with great tranquility, i the morning. Then I lay down till three J rose again an scarcely got into the room, when they disooveredt player jus by me, who had stolen in unobserved. They seized him, and Felix Farley wrested the sword from blm. There was no need of drawing it; for the point and blade were stripped a. hand- breadth of the scabbard. "When the sword was brought in the spirit of faith was Hndled s'o*)t of the danger. Great was our rejoicing \thin and the uproar of the players without, who strove to t a their way after their companion. My female advisers hi' no means for my turning out, but deferring my journey. mere } ► Wells's advice, of going with him through the 1 preferr enemies. I called in ou the poor creature they midst o They talked of warrants, prosecutions, &c. Oil sight of Ine, he cried, In.deed¡ Mr. Wesley, 1 did not intend to sight of me> That, 1 answered, was best known to God, do you an) a j. jjut my principle was, to return good for and bis own desjred he might be rejeased; assured of m\ evil; wherefore Mr.'Wells walked peaceably to the good wishes; »n for^iddiug me. Our f.jeuds stood on the water-side, no m-1 _n bearty thanksgiving." shore, while we J fo]]0wed by the Uev. Mr. Workman, The CHAIRMAN ror #cotui"tderable time with great of I'ontyp'iM. wh0 JP bitJg fa r to be very popular in thu ener«ty»»d0ire0 ♦?., .oeaksrs took part in the proceed, district. Sever»> ot £ itt, glBgi«g Md prajer; w4 ing», Which crowded assemblagesepara'ed apparently uuuer I". lUll" of the most friendly and Christian feelings. This chapel is arranged so as to accommodate 1300 per- sons, having one end and two sid<2 galleries4 w;tl» spacious t'h. b,ok of .he brildtag. /o sions are as follows-extreme lenRth, 74 feet, extreme width, 52 feet; and height from floor to top of r>»o<^) fc The roof is open and richly ornamented with tracery be .irnberi e.ch «.« rf '"•"J'.S sunuoited by carved brackets springing from stone cor Deis in he side wall. The cbapel is lighted by five double-light widows with cusped tracery head, on either^.idj..and. four-li«'ht window with rich tracery at either end, the win d»w afthe communion end being gl-*ed with painted gla-s of Te* V chaste design. The character of the building h derived from thofe of the sixteenth century, usually cla^* under the head of Perpendicular Gothic Architecture, nrincipal elevation or entrance front has three entrance doors in moulded and deeply-recessed arches with carved spaodrils and labels. Windows, occupy the space immedi- ately over the doors, the centre one being a four-l g window with rich perpendicular tracery and transom. Midway between the windows are large octagonal butt sea springinji from square bases, and rising above the para.i> of the roof, with perforated and pinnacled turrets. sable end of the roof is crowned with an open euridien parapet of quatrefoils, crowned at the apex with a pinnac.e campanile. The extreme height of the front is about 60 feet. The chapel is built of stone obtained in the neigh- bourhood. with Bath-stone dressings; and the builders estimate for the whole of the work, including the irou fencing, was £ 2000. The designs were made by Mr. James Wilson, F.S.A., of Bath and London, under whose super- intendence the work has been executed. The following is an account of the amounts received at onenimr servicesn n FIRST DAT—Kevs. Vr Newton and J. O. Jones « WELSH SEBVICE-RCV. Mr Aubrey 26 14 0 FIRST SUNDAy-Hen. Mr. Hobson and Mr. 9 Workman 2349 SECOND SDNDAT—Kevs. J. Ruteobury and Charles Tucker. J J Q Profits of Tea Meeting, Oct. 7 33 lJ Total *220 0 3 Mr Lewis of Great Frederick-atroet, was tue oorwacror, and also did the carpenter's work. Mr. Windo did the Bit i itone work; Mr. E. Price, the masonry; and Mr. Kendall, the plastering.
MERTHYR AND NEIGHBOURHOOD.
MERTHYR AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. Sm J. J. GUEST, BART., M.P., AND THE LADY CHARI.OTTE are now sojourning at Dowlais House. On Monday evening last her ladyship devoted her time to the nralseworthy and excellent object of opening and com- mencing the Bovs' and Girls' Winter Evening Instruction Classes'all persons in the neighbourhood being eligible for admission, in addition to the paid instructors and in- sUttotresses, the agents, agents' wives, and their children attended upon her ladyship to assist her to carry out her most laudable designs. We were much gratified to find in attendance about 150 girls and about 90 boys; then- avidity to learn was only equalled by their becoming con- duct and cleanliness of appearance. Verity this good and charitable lady shall have her reward. We were struck with amusement to hear her request, as a last favour, at the close of the evening's proceedings, the girls to sing -Come buy my roses," &c;, which they sung right mer- rily On our supper table we found that her ladyship had discovered our presence at the school, for a polite in- vitation to attend the examination of the Gellyiailog In- fants* School awaited our arrival, whither we repaired on Tuesday, at two o'clock, which commenced with a hymn—"Loud the Gospel trumpet sound," &c. Their scriptural and secular examination was most ci editable to the instructress, Miss Braidsbaw. It is not our duly to make invidious distinctions, but we are compelled to remark that there is a difference between the manner in which this school is managed in comparison with what we witnessed last year at the Gwernljn Infants' School and we, therefore, have much pleasure in giving the pre- ference to Miss Braidshaw s exhibition, for •' Pulinam qui meruit ferat." The examination closed by all preseut singing the N a- tional Anthem. Her ladyship and SIr J ohu looked ex- ceedingly well, and our prayer is, may they be long spared to conceive and carry out such benevolent designs, and may their children, seeing their good work?, glory in „oin" and doing likewise. A suitable address to the children was, at the clo3e of the proceedings, delivered by the rector; and a well-selected quantity of prizes awarded to the infant proficients. Lady Charlotte, how- ever, considerately, provided for the wants of those who were not eligible to obtain prizes, by giving each a nice bun. which the claimant for immortality seemed highly to enjoy. The picture of the afternoon was beau- tifuUy coloured by Miss Lamb's ir.troduci.ig into the room the first class girls, with their mob caps, hats, and WThe! BOARD OF HEALTH.-At last the Board of Health is about to meet; and we are informed on good autlio- ritv that the 14th is fixed for the hrst meeting. ST DAVID'S CHURCH.-The time is now approaching for ul to make our last d^ing speech and confession with resnect to the externals of our new church. ihe im- provements which we have from time to time suggested have either been all done, or are now being done, and in our opinion, as well «iiu.that of the public, St David's church looks much the better for them. It is now the theme of general admiration and com- ,i,a handsome railing in trout sets it oh tTadvauta^e the green sward recently placed around it goes far to'meet all the requirements of good taste; and I?. David may now look down upon his church, from his elevation of thirteen centuries, and, smihng euinpla- COl\F¡¡nBTION. -The Bishop ot Llaue!alf attended St. David's church on Thursday week, and having delivered an address illustrative of the object and design of con- firmation, performed that ceremony upon a large number of young people. The service in the morning was con- ducted in English, and in the evening in Welsh. The announcement that his lordship was going to speak in Welsh excited much attention; and many, curious to hear how fully he had mastered Ihe language, came to hear. Among the audience we noticed persons of almost every shade of theological opinion, and the church was crammed at an early hour. The preliminary services were conducted by the Rev. J. C. Campbell, assisted by the Rev. W. Rowland; his lordship then delivered his address and from the moment he entered the pulpit to that when he descended there from, all was profound at- tention. All listened intently spruce men of fashion who had come to hear for once what kind of thing a Welsh address could be; sharp march-of-intellect men, who would scarcely tolerate hill" barbarous speech" amon" our artizins, were not unwilling to hear it from the mouth "t a Church dignitary; the rabid Dissenter, to whom the Establishment was an abomination, put aside his prejudices, for the pleasure of hearing Dr. Ollivant there also might be seen knots of astute critics, come to keep watch and ward over the mountain speech and now a few Carnvuthen and Cardigan carriers were there, assembled to enjoy the luxury of hearing episcopal Kym- ,.ae<r. Nor were they disappointed. His Lordsnip s ad- dress was composed in excellent Welsh, and in many in- stances his words were choice, felicitous, and eminently expressive. In its delivery, be musl have realised the fullest expectations of all his hearers from its opening to its close we failed to discover an instance of taise, oi even faulty accentuation,
MERTHYll POLICE COURT.—SATURDAY.
MERTHYll POLICE COURT.—SATURDAY. [Before H. A Bruce and William Thomas, l CUTTING AND WOUNDING. — K'illium Jlo/gan, puddler. of Dowlais, reminded from Wednesday on » °l ha'vi i cut atid wotuideJ Ad »lphus W illiaiin on thi? 3 t u .# again brought up. It appeared that the prosecutor was drinking at the Duke beer-house on the afternoon in ques- tion. wtien the prii-oner entered and commenced a quarret with h'tn respectinga previous fight. A scuffle then ensued between them, in tlie courseof which pruoner wa» observed to ftsb tbe prosecutor with a shaip instrument. The land- lord then interfered and wrenched the blade of a pocket- knile out of prisoner's han.1. The handle was not found. Williams faintcl from the wound, which bled profusely. —Mr. J. L. White, surgeon at ihe Djwlais Works, who attended the pro-ecutor, described the nature of the wound, which was a very severe one, penetrating upwards of four inches, 8S far »s II cou'd go without, entering the cavity of the client. Mr. White thought the wou«H might have been inflicted by an insirument such -JS the knife blade taken from prisoner; but it must hnvu had a handle, as consider- able force was used. -Prisoner was hear.) to say that even- iir that if the prosecutor did not let him uloue, he would "ive him an iniurv such as his father (who practises as a surgeon) could never cure He aUo told a «,tnesa named Shards in the course of that day. that he would be sure Kicnaru i t jet aiolle—Prisoner to stab William » in which h-* admitted tbat made a stitement or |or had hold of him with he had stabbed the prt wliich were visible. He his teeth near the eV?'thf Admitted to bail. wa* committed for trialat t to Mr. Win. 11 urns, Ann Price and Harnian with having grocer, "were charced by I • t ai^j upou tlie thrown a pail \>f/s,we/1,act"rltngtree'I It appeared that KfrKo^ SK as to the identhy <S Edtnund., who las, therefore, dismissed and the charge against I rice was not pressed, upon her pa> tag costs. Mr. C. H. James ^XfTru ^Tay'or^-d well-known brothel keeper at China, was ,J uv Marv Ma'thias, another inhab tint of the came chared y • j |,aving wilfully broken the glass and tufamous Iocs w. Qf mb,r. The charge fran.e of berwindo^ th^ defendant flned 4s. for the damafe, together with the c«st8. and in default committed ^miner,barged with having assaulted James t jf,.r(hvr, on the 1st inst., was fined 5s. E,e,an0^/ ir fndefau>t con.mitted for fourteen days, and costs, an chareed by Miry Lloyd with h .ving i\?Ci her on the ni^ht of the 3rd infant. It appeared ra8t' the defendant, who was drunk, improperly took the complainant round iTwith complainant ofCtonyftelog. was charged by Jan^e Evans with bavinK assaulted her by throwing mud at £ r atWlaia. «" the 23rd ult Case dismissed. MONDAY.t Before H. A Bruce, Esq.] SERIOUS ASSAULT.-Thima* A*nige* was charged with having violently assa-lted Patrick Sutton, at Dowlais, wherebv his life is endingere^-Superin ende.it Wrent. stated that, in consequence of infer -vat,on, he apprehend, d the prisoner in the Irish row at Dowla.s and took h.m to ,hf» ho-se of the injured man, who was lyl„g in bed, appa- the no« i\e Hppear*d to have received a renily in f|,e ha'k pad of the bead, which some violent blow_on jl,« inflicte<l, on the 30th ult., by the women stated ha saUi he was drunk at the time and prisoner, who, in a«i| »e it._Mr. U'hite, the surgeon didnot ieco. e < > ihat Sutton is iu a dangerous at Dowlais, wai o (t jrentleman was produced, state; wd a.ee.rti Sutton h^d sustained a fracture from which it app prisoner was remauded till of the base of the skull. ± r Wednesday. Var«arel Jones, singlewoman, was f THE A0 f,,ionjo*usly CUT aa(1 wounded Timothy charged vvitb av g ja„ raorning,—The Superiutend- Jones, at Do"'lai», cei\ row had takeu place at the ent stated that a -k D.>«lais, at an early hour on Glyndwr Collage e liyia, named Timothy Jones, Sunday inorniug, in # kil(te .iert)s3 t!)e |c £ t arin> had received a seve inflicted by the prisoner. He which he at nr<t s a t another peison had done it had, however, since s a made every iuqu'ry int> the He (the Superiuten WL'ie so conflicting, that it w is matter but the sta em certificate from Mr. White impossible to get at t ie t|)gt Jones had received an was produced, whic i which had divided the extensive wound on s ailj that he was unable to muscles, arteries, an • s(anj OVer till Jones could attend. The case wa^laid by tbe Superintendent attend.—An mfor jrmitting thedisorder at his house, against the landlor O ed with having assaulted John Hubert WtllMmi uj(> pjnej an(i C0S|9. Jones, at Mertiyr. novJiai4 charged bv Superintendent Thomas Whoson of D?™* lbe highway ut Dowlais, by Wrenn with hav t g ts aUj a uumher of casks, was leaving upon it t«o empty fjne<) 5J. a"d .erer 0f Dowlais, was charged by Wm. Cu^Te^^ouCkeTp^with having, stolenfn irf bar, Curtis, °ecr .Dneare(j that the prisoner took the bar undePraclaim tbat it was bis own, and he was consequently di7SmJonet was charged bv the relieving officer with n.Sine to maintain his wile, rney being a young couple, "be case was adjourned to Wednesday to glve them an op- P°^»:'S^ wThUlng asaiulted Jane E32^harge? bee" fo"nd 'he streets ia an insensible state of d™n^ei};lC* p n 1 WEDNESDAY.-[Before H. A. Ilrucc X \V. Tho i^s.E qrs.] Phillip Neagle, one of a cann of )ouug tli.cve< who infest the nurket, was charged with havtng stolen a silk handker- chief from the person of John Davies,oll Alonday The evidence being conclusive lie was committed for trial at the "Seiwfa Thtmyst, a sinker at Cwmamon, was charged with bavinc stolen 19s, 6d. from the person of Edmund Reel. at Ibv King WNltaw puWicthouta, Atieniwe, on Saturday night. appearea mat tne pruwuiur his heall upon the table; and the prisoner who wa- leaninc upon him was observed by a witness, named Isaac Thomas, taking his hnnd out of Rees's pocki t; and upon waking up Rees "found he hri I lost the above suin. The prisoner wi;s committed for tfijl at the sessions. John Thomas, a carpenter, was brought up on a warnnf, charging him with having left his wife and three children chargeable to tke parish. It appeared that this ,a. the pri- soner's third offence, and he had once been in gaul for a month. Comnvt'ed to hard labour fur six weeks. John Bees, a tailor, was clnrged on suspicion of being a desprter from the army. Prisoner was found in the street by P.C. Plumley, with a pair of military trousers on and as he prevaricated in his statements he was detained. There was no proof that he was a deserter, and he was therefore discharged. THE CASE OF CUTTING-AND WOUNDING— Margaret J ones who was remanded on Monday, and Margaret James, her mistress and the landlady of the Glyndwr Cottage beer- house. Dowlais, were brought up ou the charge of having f.-loniou«Iy wounded Timothy Jones, at Do wiair,, on Sunday morning The prosecutor, who appeared in a weak state, deposed that he went for a walk berween three and four o'clock on Sunday morning with David Howefs. On pars- ing the Glyndwr Cottage they saw a light. They went in and found the servant-giil and her sweetheart there. They called for beer, and the girl having obtained the key from her master supplied them with it. A quarrel ensued be- tween Howel's and the other young man, and they fought. The landlord then pushed them all out, struck prosecutor, who then fought him. They fell, and Jones was undermost with his arms round the landlord. Whilst in this position he received a severe cut across the left arm from one of the two prisoners,-he believed it was the landlady, as he saw her with a knife in her hand, and after he "as cut he saw her go into the house and;.break some of the windows.-— Mary Jones, who stated that she was gointc to the well at the time for water, corroborated prosecutor's statement as to the general fight, and deposed that whilst Jones was on the ground, under the landlord, she saw the prisoner James deliberately cut his arm with a table-knife. She then went into the house and broke some of the windows. —Mr. J. L. White, surgeon, deposed that he saw the pri- soner about one on Sunday. He had been previously atten- ded by his assistant. He had a jagged wound, about four inches long, outside the fore arm—the skin, muscles, and vessels were divided down to the bone. An aitery was cut through, which bled profusely, causing great faintuess. It was a transverse wound, and he was of opinion that it could not have been inflicted had Jones thru-t his fl-t through a window. .The-prisoner James, in her defence, stated that Jones bad cut his arm by breaking in the windows after the fight She was committed for trial at the assizes, and Margaret Joues was discharged. Morgall James, landlord of the Glyndwr Cottage public- house, was then charged, upon the information of Super- intendent Wrenn. with having kept his house open on Sunday morning. It wa* clearly appeared that all the above- named parties and another man had been supplied with beer with the defendant's know I r. Bruce s;iid the offence was clearly proved.—It appeared that James kept a veiy bad house. Perfon-i seemed to be aware they could have beer there at all times, aud the above Case Witt "tie of the results He should inflict the highest penalty the law allowed — viz. £ 5—and costs. Thomai Lanigan, remanded from Monday for the violent assault upon Patrick Sutton, was further remanded to Sa- turday, the injured man being still in a precarious state. John Jones, collier, and a preacher with th.* Latter-day Saints at Newbridge, was brought up on a warrant for di obeying an order of affiliation, upon the conphiiut of Eleanor Jones, of Djwlais. He was ordered to pay the arrears, 19'. 6 I., and the costs. David Edwards aud William Morgan, puddlers, of Dowlais, were charged with having assaulted George Nicholls, at Dowlais The evidence being contlictin.r, the case was dis- missed—The same men were further charged uy Nicholl. with having wilfully broken his windows. This case being proved, they were fined 3J. each damage, and the costs between them. A great many other cases were settled out of court.
ABKRDARE.
ABKRDARE. On Tuesday morning la"t, a deputation of twenty gen- tlemen, chosen by the inhabitants of Aberdare, waited on CHAWSHAY BAILEY, Esq., of Aberamman, to present an address uf congratulallun on his mairiage. It was iutenJed at first to have formed a procession of the whole of the residents of this town, but the lamented death of that gentleman's nephew (Mr. Joseph BHiiey.M.P.), prevented such a public display: it wns, therefore, decite-) that a piivnte deputation wpuld be more an(i after consulting Mr. Bailey, he expressed his acquiescence, and the deputation, consisting of the following gentlemen, ac- co, diugly proceeded as announced:— Thomas Wayne, Esq. Mr. John Roberts, J. ,L. Roberts, E<q. ». fhotnas Thomas, Davi-.f Davies, Esq. „ Rofwrt Jones, Air. Richard Williams, Thomas Evans, „ Evan Grifli hs, John Evans, „ David Wiliiams, „ John Jenkins, „ Morgan Williams, „ Morgan Evans, „ Thos. Morgan, William Jones, „ Evan Evans, < Joun Hancock, „ Wm. Dalies, „ John Samuel. G, K. Morgan. Esq., ot oauiys,-uatnew Wayne. L-q., and W. W. Wayne, E-q., would have joined the deputat on, but were unavoidably from home. On the approach of the cavalcade to Aberamman House, they were met on the lawn by Nlc. Bailey, who heartily shook them by the hands, and introduced them to Mrs. Bailey. Mr. Wayne then, at the request of the deputation, read the following address :— -1 SIR AND .\lAD\M,—We greet you 010 your arrival at home with a right hearty welcome. May your union be productive of every bliss. "Sir,wecou)dnot)et yonr, marriage pass by without this testimony of our esteem; and if we may be permitted to pay the same tribute to you, Madam, we do so under the assurance that while it may be gratifying to jour feelings, it will be doubly acceptable to your husband, whonl we have lonij so well known. We have been chosen by the unanimous voice of Aberdare to convey to you their warmest congratulation, and to pay you the respect that your position in society can always claim the more deservedly when its responsible and great missions have been so far usefully and honourably discharged, and where there is every implicit confidence that they will be fulfided hereafter. "Praying for your lasting happiness, we fervently and siu- cerely say-" Welcome, (SIGNED BY TUB DEPUTATION.) The words welcome home" found a responsive echo in the hearts of all preseut. Air. llailey, under deep emotion, said— Gentlemen,-I feel much for the compliment you have thus paid to my wife and myself and I value it the greater inasmuch as that it is the spontaneous expression of the good wishes of my feilow-pari-diioners and neighbours. 1 can assu.-e you, gentlemen, that both of us feel much more than I can express, but I trus: you will be pleased to accept our most heartfelt thanks in the spirit winch we with them to be received. The address which you have just presented to us we shall ever cheiisii and keep constantly in view as a memento of your kind feelings towards ns. In thanking you again, permit Mrs. Bailey and myself to invite you mo-t cordially to partake of luncheon with us. The party then proceeded to the dining-roam. where a moit sumptuous repast awaited them, the bridal cjke form- ing a magnificent centre. Dae honors having been paid to the inward man," Mr. Bailey, after pledging "one and ati" in a bumper. said that he could not let the opportunity pa-s by without expressing his wish that the gentlemen then resent would carry hom -with them, and convey to their fellow-townsmen, his expre s determination that whenever his services might be required for the improvement of the town and trade of Aberdare. he should be found ready and willing at all times to aid them to the utmost of his power and uow th it he and Mrs. Bailey ha 1 come to reside at Aberdare, he wished it to be known that it was their full tutent on to live and die amongst them. Mr. D Williami, of Yniscynon, in a very complementary speech, begged to thank Mr. Bailey for the great kindness he had individually received at his hands, and particularly for tbe great public good to Aberdare which Mr. Bailey had effected by his exertions to obtain a railway to Aberdare, and also gas-works,—two benefits which he was sure would not soon be forgotten by them. Mr. Williams, alter a few complimentary remarks, proposed Mrs. Bailey's health, to which Mr. Bailey responded and drank each of their healths in relurn. Thomas Wayne, Esq., then rose and expressed the tnanKs of the deputation to Mr. a id Mr«. Bailey for the handsome receptio they bad given them on the occasion, and also in the name of his fellow townsmen for thi public interest Air. BaiW had always evinced in all mat are where the town and trade of Aherdare were c nicerued. lie, for himseli, and he was sure that he echoed the feelings of the wnole neighbourhood, begged to thank him ily for the good he had already done; and he felt certain that, with Mr. Bailey at their head, the trade of Aberdare would con inue to go on m'xt prosperously. Mr. Bailey had j ist said and be for one hid beard l-.is expressions of pooJ-will towards them with the most lively natisftction—that it was his in tentioa to live and die amongst ihem.—^Sir," said Mr. Wayne, addressing Mr. Bailey, "we all fervently pray that the In.t expression in your intention m%y be long, >ery long, before it will be realised: and for the first, we as fervently and sincerely pray, were it possible, that you may live a thousand years." Loud approbation followed this native outburst of good feeling, and the party broke up alter a most delightful in- terchange of mutual respect and esteem.
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CONFIRMATION AT BRIDGEND. —Last Wednesday the Lord Bishop of this Diocese held a confirmation at the episcopal chapel of Nolton, Bridgend, when a large con- course of young persons of both sexes from the town and adjacent villages presented themselves as candidates for the holy rite. The number confirmed was about 170. His Lordship arrived at church that morning, from Glan- ogwr, the seat of the estimable rector of Cojty and Coy- church, when he was met at the entrance gate of the chapel by the churchwardens of the parish. After the ordinary procession and the warding were .completed, the choir sang the morning hymn—the clyldren and congregation joining right heartily. The sefvfce for the day was after- wards most impressively read by the Rev. J. Harding, A.M., rector. Ilis Lofdship then "ascended the pulpit, and delivered the charge in a most feeling manner, which was listened to throughout with great Attention; the mild tenor of which evinced a strong proof of the genuine piety engendered in the mind of the pious prelate, so the impression made by the calm and simple reasoning tended, as it were, to shadow forth the cross that maiked the infant brow, thus proving a faithful emblem of keep- ing alive that sacred vow made vicariousty at baptism. The venerable Archdeacon Williams assisted at the ceremony, during which a deep feeling pervaded the whole assembly—the chapel being densely crowded. Amongst the clergy and gentry present we noticed the Revs. Robert and Charles Kninht; H. L. Illosse Summers; zi. Jones, Coychnrch; D. Evans, Coity; It. P. Edwards; E. Roberts, St. Brides Minor; Williams, Kenfig; E. Evans, Nash Morgan, Newtou; J. Mor- gan, Llangan, &c.; with rt?. and the Misses 1 raherne, Coitrahen; Mr. and Mrs. with the Misses Franklen, Clemetistone; Colonel and Mrs. lurbenill, Lwenny Ab- bey; Miss Eagle Mrs. Blosse Mrs. Lewis, Glangarw Mr. Smith, Now House, &c., &c. THE LORD BISHOP OF LLANDAFF attended divine ser- vice at Neath church on Sunday last. The service was read in his usual impressive style by the learned rectot, H. H. Knight, B.D, and the Bishop preached from Psalm 37, and the 37th verse. Although the wea- ther was most unfavourable, the attendance was numerous, and we have no hesitation in asserting that every one present agreed that the sermon was one of the best they had ever heard, Nothing could exceed the earnest attention of the congregation and the important truths so admirably applied, seemed to have their proper effect upon the hearets. On Monday the Bishop again attended the same church, when the rector read the morning prayers, and his lordship addressed the candidates for confirmation in English. When the rite of confirmation had been performed upon about eighty can- didates in English, the Bishop again uscended the pulpit, and addressed the catechumens in Welsh. This was done in so clear a tone, and in such an impressive manner, that, every syllable was heard and every sentence under- stood by the meanest capacity. The Welsh candidates were then confirmed, in number more than loO. The church was crowded in every part, and all appeared struck with the solemnity of the rite, and the admirable manner in which it was conducted throughout. On Monday evening, a numerous party of the clergy and laitv were invited to meet the Bishop at the hospitable mansion of Howel Gwyn, Esq., M.P. Among the com- pany who sat down to dinner were the Bishop, Archdea- con Crawley, D. A. S. Davies, Esq., M.P., &c. During dinner a band from Neath enlivened the company from the lawn by playing numerous favourite airs. We deeply regret that Archdeacon Williams was suddenly sum- moned from his attendance oO the Bishop, and the duties of his visitatiou, to Brecon, where his venerable relative, Archdeacon Davies, is seriously ill. AT ABKRPBHGWM, on Saturday morning last, the Bishop confirmed 98 persons and afterwards lunched at Aberpergwm. In the evening he proceeded to the Guuli, where he was joined by Mis. Ollivaut, and his eldest daughter, Mr. Grant had invited the neighbouring clergy and Pthert to meet bit lordghip at dinner, NUMEROUS BURGLARIES AT SWANSEA. —We regret to learn that during the past week several burglaries h i* e been effected in this t6wn and neighbourhood. On Ihe ni¡.:ht of Friday last, an entrance was effected, through a window in the rear of the premises, into the hotlse of R, Aubrey, Esq., of Gloucester-place, from whence ihe thief or thieves carried away a blue wrapper lined with striped Alpacca, a silver wine-strainer, a silver card-case, scissors, stiletto, brooch, and other articles, On the nig'it of Sunday, two burglaries were effected-one at the house of H. K. Eaton, Esq., residing at Brunswick-place, on the St. Helen's road, and the other at the house of Mr. T. Williams, situated in the same terrace. In both cases an entrance was effected at the rear of the premises. The burglars ransacked several rooms in each house, but they were evidently novices in housebreaking, as they left UII- searched articles of furniture wherein the most valuable property was deposited, and which happened to be quite accessible. The bulk of the property stolen from Mr. Eaton's was taken from the rooms on the ground floor, although the thieves visited some of the upstairs' rooms. Among the articles carried away were a silver seal, two gold seals for wafers, another seal with the letters II H. K. E." in Old English characters engraved on it, two rings, a silver guard chain, curb links, &c. All these were taken from a desk in one of the rooms. From the parlour were stolen as follows;—a silver fish-slice and fork, small knife, fork, and spoon, silver tea-pot, coffee-pot of German metal, silver butter-boat, ditto mustard-pot, with several other articles. From Mr. "Williams's house a number of articles were abstracted, which belonged to Miss Collins, a lady residing in the house. Among these were gold ornamented bands, three miniature frames, ornamented with gold, silver dessert fork, saltcellar and spoon, with other articles kept in the kitchen. The vil- lains likewise carried off a coat from one of the rooms. —A correspondent of the Morning Chronicle points out some admirable and simple precautions to prevent the entrance of burglars into dwellings unheard. He says — It will not do to depend entirely either on firearms or the police. Let all housekeepers use all wise anJ proper pre- cautions. There are various means of doing this, but the following plan is perhaps the best; namely, to fix over the staircase, out of reach, a spring alarum, to which, by means of triggers, any nnhiber of doors or windows may be attached, and even outer gates. In certain situations also, where desirable, wires or chains painted black may be placed at night across paths or passages leading to the dwelling, so that any grown person striking against them would ring the alarum. Thechainorwirecouldbeun. hooked in the day time. The lids of plate chests, the doors of safes, or the doors of cupboards containing valu- able property could all be made to connect with the same alarum, so that if the locke of the lid or door were forced open the alarum would be rurtg. The internal sliding door guard iR also especially recommended, lhe cost of which is from 8d. to Is.; and this ought to be placed notonthe outer doors only, but outside kitchen.or par- lour doors leading into pa6i.lges, especially where alarum triggers are placed; in which case it is better 1,01 to lock or bolt the door, as on opening the door, the alarum would be: rung, and the chain would prevent the further entrance of the burglar. Any lespectable ironmonger would undertake to hang alarums in the way recom- mended."—Htrald —[Our Swansea correspondent writes, —" Of the depredators, nothing could be heard until Wed- nesday evening, when news was blought that five suspi. cious characters were detained at Bridgend by Mr. Sad- dler, the police superintendent th 're, having in their pos- session goods precisely similar to what was stated to have been stolen at Swansea. The suspected persous were to be brought to Swansea on Thursday morning, with in- tent to be examiued on Friday morning but they had not arrived up to live o'clock P.M." — Our Bridgend correspondent writes—"The greatest credit is due to Supeiintendent Saddler for this capture, as identified goods have been found on the thieves which will make their conviction certain, namely, Mr. Aubrey's great coat, Mr. Eaton's plate, Miss Collins'dressing case, pictures, &c. These burglaries have excited considerable sensation in Swansea.]
NEWPORT AND NEIGHBOURHOOD.
NEWPORT AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. NEWPORT HOARD OF HEALTH.—In another part of this impression will be found a detailed report of the proceedings of this board on Tuesday last, which our numerous subscribers in Newport and its neighbourhood will read with much interest. A general district rate of sixpence in the pound has been made. PILI.GWENLLY. — In accordance with the request of certain respectable inhabitants of this thriving locality, our repoiter attended at the Dock Hotel, on Friday last, with the view of placing on record in our columns the evidence taken by the CORONER during an inquiry into the circumstances which led to the death, by drowning in the dock, of a labouring man. Our account will be found to contain full particulars and also the startling verdict, which a most respectable and unbiassed jury announced in which they attribute gross carelessness to the dock company H Immediately following our report will be found a communication which we publish at the request of Mr. CAIRNS, dock-agent. It cannot be denitd that culpability exists somewhere; and however interested partizans have attempted, or may (in print or otherwise) attempt to gloze over matters, the facts stand patent to the whole world that accidents have been of very frequent occurrence in this place; aud that nothing was done to prevent their recurrence until some of the inhabitants evinced an unmistakeable determination to be trifled with 110 onger. Even since Friday other accidents have occurred; and they will continue to take place until the preventive measures be adopted which common sense suggests, the whole affair is now before the public; and we can assure our Pillgwenlly friends that they will ever find in us unswerving advocates of their social rights. MR. JAMES BROWN had an interview on Wednesday last with the Commissioners of Railways, Board of Trade, London, on which occasion he presented II me- morial from the inhabitants of the parish of Aberystruth, most numerously signed, in the matter of the Monmouth- shire Railway aud Canal Company.—We understand a similar memorial, bearing the signatures of the mayor, several aldermen, town councillors, bankers, colliery pro. prietors, merchants, tradesmen, and others of the town of Newport, praying the- interference of the Railway Board in compelling the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company to complete their Western Valleys lines —the Newport and Pontypool Railway—and the Blaen- avon Railway, and to become carriers of passengers and goods thereon forthwith, iu compliance with their Acts of 1845 and 1848, has been just completed and forwarded to R. J. llInviu, Esq., M.P. for the boroughs, for pre- sentation.—From a Correspondent. WE have authority for staling that the Western Valleys line of the Moumuuthshire Railway and Canal Company will be opened for passenger-traffic in three or four weeks from this date. The statious on the line, twelve in number, are in a state of forwardness; and will be com- pleted without delay, so that shortly the inhabitants of the populous aud important districts traversed by the line will receive all the accommodation that can be afforded to them. 8mp LAUNCH.—We noticed last week the intended launch of the William Frederick from the ship-building yard of Mr. Willmett, Newport; and we have now to report that she went off the stocks in beautiful style on Saturday mornintr, at seven o'clock, cheered by hundreds of spectators. She appears to be a finely-modelled craft —well adapted for sailing. She is to take coal for the Mexican Coa^t; and is chartered thence for guano for this country. FOREIGN IMPORTS, NEWPORT.-There has been a brisk import trade from foreign for the last month; at the present time the following vessels are discharging, viz., the Lidy of the West, 682 tons register; Prince of Wales, 76U tons; and Lanarkshire, 687 tons, from Que- bec with timber, deals, and sleepers; and the British Queen, 219 tons from Richibucto, deals—all for Mr. B itchelor The Messenger, 586 tons, from Quebec, timber and deals and tl¡,e Edward, 130 tons, fiom Ilich- ibucto, for Messrs. J. and J. Grant and Co.. deals and timber. The Maiy Anne, 40 tons, from Port I/Abbe. with potatoes for Mr. Le Couteur and the Jennifer, 61 tons, from Rouen with flour for Mr. John Davies. At Newport, a few days ago, a Welshman had his leg broken iu a drunken fray with an Irishman, at a public- house. AN INQUEST was held at the Commercial Inn, Pill- gwenlly, on Tuesday last, on view of the body ot James Browning, of Cowley, in Gloucestershire. It appears that deceased was one of the crew belonging to atrov. tradiug between Cardiff and Gloucester, who was acci- dentally drowned during the gale that prevailed on Sun- day. Hisbodydriftedto the mouth of Newport river, where it was picked up and taken to Pillgwently. — Verdict, Found drowned." ROBBERY IN A BROTIIEL.—On Monday night last, a foolish fellow from Abergavenny, met a female, appa- rently a servant-maid just sent out on an errand, with a basket under her arm, and no bonnet on, in Commercial- street. After enjoying a little chat together, they wan- dered to her mother's residence (Mary the Cripple.s) in that classical region named Friars'.fields, where the un- fortunate fellow very soon ascertained, to his cos', the locality he had been unwittingly inveigled into, for after plundering him of the few shillings he was possessed of, he was kicked out of doors because he had no more cash. THE LATE SIR CHARLES MORGAN. BART.—It seems that the committee have decided that the monument which has been erected to the memorj of this Prince of Agriculturists shall have no rails placed around it; but that the square in which it stands shall be so enclosed with iron rails six feet high. Mr. J. J. Evans, ironmon- ger, having sent in the lowest estimate, is to procced with the work. It will cost abou £ £ 12<1, aud will be a great improvement. NEWPORT was visited with a very heavy storm on Mon- day night, which continued for several hours with the fury of a hurricane. SAINT PAUL'S CnURC" —TWO sermons were preached in this Church ou Sunday last, by the Rev. Mr. Baylce, on the observance of the Sabbath. On Monday a lec- ture was delivered at the National School-room by the same gentleman-same subject. A collection was made at the conclusion in aid of the Lord's Day Society. ACCIDENT. — As four gentlemen, who were rather ele- vated, were leaving Newport on Friday afternoon, in a dog-cart, driving tandem, the leader bolted on the Cardiff road (being frightened by a heap ot aton-s) and upset the vehicle and party, who. fortunately, escaped unhurt III body, but sadiyconfuscdiumind. ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT THE NEWPORT DOCK.—Soon after eleven on Sunday night a seaman Sell into the Newport Dock, and was with much ditliculty got out by parties who accidentally heard him fnll. Tile night was very dark and boisterous, and his escape i3 a remarkable one. STAMP-OFFICE ALTERATIONS.—On Thursday last, the new act for the alteration of stamp duties took effect. A great reduction is made in bonds, leases, mortgages, aud conveyances, the prices being as follows, viz.; — s. d. X. s. cl. Bonds not exceeding Bonds not exceeding £ 50 0 1 3 0 5 0 Do. 100 0 2 G Do. 250 0 6 3 Do. 150 0 3 9 Do. 300 0 7 6 And for every additional 91009-29. 6d. Lfase for lands, tenements, &c., where the yearly rent „ shall not exceed £ 5 per annum — Not exceeding £ s. d. Not exceeding £ s. d. £ .r> per ann. 0 0 fi £ ~5 per ann. 0 2 6 £ .r> per ann. 0 0 fi £ ~5 per ann. 0 2 6 Do. 10 0 1 0 Do..r)'» „ 0 5 0 Do. 15 „ 0 1 C Do. 75 „ 0 7 6 Do. 20 0 2 0 I Do. 100 „ 0 10 0 And for every additional £ 30,—5s. Mortgages the same as bonds.—Conveyances for leases, assignments, &c. — Where the purchase or consideration shall not exceed £ b. u. I s. o. £ 25 0 2 6 250 1 5 0 50. 0 5 0130J 1 10 0 75. 0 7 etsM. 1 15 0 100 0 10 0 400 2 0 0 125 0 12 G 450 2 5 0 150 0 15 0 500 2 10 0 175 0 17 6 55;> 2 15 0 200 1 0 0 600 3 0 0 225 1 2 6 And for every additional £ 100,—10s. NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET, Ocr. 9.-3 ef 4d. to 4^d. per lb. mutton 4|d. to 5d. per <!o. veal 4 jd. to 53d. 2 per do.; pork 7s. to 8s. 6d. per score; rough fat 2jd. perlb.—The market was not well supplied this week; stock sold slowlv. FISH MARKET.—Salmon 8.J. per lb., out of season; salt ditto 8d. per ditto; turbot 1-8. to 20s. each; bril 8d. per Ib, I sprats 2d. to 3d, per do. herrings 9d. P"I' do*, j tluimjii 4d. pei lb. J Mumble pyitern 2t, 6d. per 120,
THEATRICAL AMATEUR PERFORMANCE…
THEATRICAL AMATEUR PERFORMANCE AT THE NEWPORT BARRACKS. On Monday night last a very excellent dramatic per- formance took place at the Newport Barracks, conducted by the non-commissioned officers and privates of the 77tli regiment. The performance was patronised by the distinguished Colonel of the regiment, and liberally supported by the officers, who attended in full uniform, with few excep- tions even from the out stations, Merthyr, Cardiff, and Pontypoot. The pieces selected for the occasion were the admirable drama-" The Chain of Guilt," and the laughable farce A day after the Fair." On entering the room we were dazzled and fascinated by a beautifully executed drop scene representing the Newport Barracks with its architectural decorations forcibly depicted, encircled with a description of the corps and the names of the many battles wherein they have distinguished themselves. In It The Chain of Guilt," the characters were well sustained throughout. Mr. DANIEL DIBBS, an inventor and patentee, was played to perfection; and Peter, the waiter at the Old Dove Inn, sustained his part exceed- ingly well, callit:g down roars of laughter as he appeared thereby relieving the audience from the depression of feeling caused by the tragic portions of the drama. One thing we particularly noticed—that the military super- numeraries were dressed to perfection The orchestra was filled with a select number of the band of the regiment, who executed, with admirable taste, and deservedly met with rapturous applause, a number of movements of different characters, which gave musical expression to the most prominent situations of lhe drama. In the Day after the Fair," our impressions were that OLD FIDGET was represented by a veteran of the stage never do we remember to have seen a nervous, fidgelty, old man more naturally or more truthfully personified. JERRY, who assumed six distinct characters, merited the greatest approbation. His Mademoiselle Dumplino was exceedingly well done. Indeed his personification of the various characters was inimitable, considering the rapidity with which he changed his costumes, vividly re- minding us of Charles Matthews in his best days. POLLY, who sustained four characters, richly merited the encomiums lavishly bestowed on her, especially when we take into consideration that the part was sustained by one of the opposite sex. The scenery throughout was executed with great taste, and exhibited artistic skill; and the highest credit is pre- eminently due to the schoolmaster of the regiment, who painted the whole in an incredibly short time. It would be fulsonie wefre we to- eulogise the distin- guished officers of this valiant corps fur the interest they have at all times evinced for the moral and social im- provement of the brave veterans under their command. Entertainments of this kind tend to purify and exalt our passions—refine our thoughts, and produce lasting ami pennai.ent impressions ill Ihe mind. They cherish and cultivate that hllmalJity which is the uiuatueut of 0111 nature and they animate those divine impulses in the soul, which every oue feels has not been stiffed by selJ- su il and immoral pleasures. The British soldier is seldom fully rewarded for his oiierotn duties, and is scarcely ever sufficiently known to be fairly or justly appreciated.
CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor of the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian. SIR,—Can any of your Readers infurm me what parish Browne Willis means by" I'embyboyne, in the Deanery of Llan laB, of which, he say. Morgan Nicholas, was vicar in 171tj? Cau it be Pendoyloa ? ENQUIRER. « "THE GOOD OLD TIMES." To the Tiditor of the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian. Sm,-Grc,.t must have beeu the strength, rapid rhe de- livery, Mid short tha sermons of our predecessors iu the Glamorganshire Church. Tha Rev. Edward Richards, of St. Andrews, in the year 1782, served that Church. Llan- dough, and I. tvernock every Sunday: and even 40 ye::rs, later I remember a Rector of St. Donats complaining of [he Bishop for objectillg t,) his serving Ihe ehurcheg of Marcrossand Mouknash"(or Wick and Monkuash, I forget whi'-h) together with IJUO.VII!! Were these galloping days three to {one better or three to oue worse than I he present? Your humble servant, CLKRICUS. [ We can onlv say th-it inatterj were gre itlv altered ^iuce lfi5, W 111' 11, [<;V";YII says, '• One Darnel preached at St. Gregory's, (London) fum 4 P ahn, v. 4, coiicerni'ig ye benefit of *elfc examination; more learning in 1M short a time as all hour I have s-Ido n heard."—ED. C. & M. G,J .Q To the Editor uf lhe Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian. Srit.—In answer to the query of Glamorgan," I cannot give him »ny particular account of the family of'"Reynolde Portrev, E-quire." "i Porthkprrv; but I suggest that the name is clurivud from the office of Portrecre held 11Y some ancestor; and it i< the more probable as the W<>lsh at Llaii- Irissaiit, Aber¡¡vI>O. &c,. alwiys cal this officer Portrey. Tile family of Stewart or Stuirt are called from a >imi!ar cause —the ancestors be ng the King's Stewards or Senes- chals; and the hi-to y of the Stuart family is called in Latin the History of llobeitos Seueschalius, or Robert the Steward. So it is with the offices of Forester, Woodward, Slierilf, Butler, &c &c.. which have 1111 crept into snrnamt's. The monument of lteynolde Portrey speaks of his con- nection w th the D.*eres (an old Glamorganshire family), among whom Reynold is a common Clnistian name. Your obedieut servant, A CELT. THE SOUTH wTlES LETTERS. To the Editor of the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian. Sin,—I was in hopes that the short but pungent article you wrote some time back as to the frequent delay of the mails, from the miserable inadequacy of the Severn Pas- SilK", woulll have called thc attention of these pørts to this inconvenience—as unnecessary as it is annoying. If it ii submitted tll, it will continue; b'J» I earnestly suggest that e.ery Member for, or connected wiih, the district so incon- venienced, should be applied to without (Iclay to obtain a remedy. This is the fi'th time in six weeks that the mails hdve been detained by wind and weather, and The Passage and, M the winter conn's on, the public may rest assured that few weeks will go by witljoiit one or two such deten- tions, so that they may bhl farewell till April next of every- thing ill the shape of regularity. Your obedient servant. Cardiff, Oct. 7, 1850. A MERCHANT. GLAMORGANSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY To the Editor of the Cardiff" and Merthyr Guardian. Sm.-In answer to my former letter as to Mr. Rees Powell not being » subscriber to the society, and residing ou a farm (Hare Grove), the owner of which is also not a subscr her, Mr. R. P. says he is a tenant of three landlords, one of whom subscribes. If he actually hold" such lands under a subscriber as would enable him to ( reed and bring up the horses he shewed for the prize, he is fairly enti- tled to the award of the judges; but if the fields .'•o held are me-ely adjuncts to the other farm, then I think, though literally a tenant, he certa nly d >es not come within the equitable construction, if within the letter, of the second rule. In common with every on? on the field, I considered both the animals displayed by him as miserable sptcimeus of the horse tribe, from which the premium nvgiit have been justly and wisely withheld, in con'ormity with the seventh rule, as having n > merit;" but the judges must have closely adopted the maxim that 14 Bail ia the best Your obedient servant, A SUBSCRIBER. GLAMORGANSHIRE TREES. To the Editor of the Cardiff aud Merth//r Guardian. Silt,—There were tlnee other species of trees which I have omitted to name in mthrner letters, theSowering Maple, the Hex, and the A-'piu. Ail these may be seen in great perfection at Hen«ol: the Maple stands near the mag- nificent Tulip Tree, is of considerable size, and bears a beautiful pink (catenarian) flower. There are several Hex in the pleasure ground of unusual dimen.-ions, and a large A-nin and striking Occidental Plane, near the garden door. The lover uf trees will be well repaid by a visit to the Hensol and Cottrel RDUnds (uithin four miles of each other). Tuc extraordinary feathering Oak, behind the vinerv at Hensol, begins to branch 011 at six feet only from the ground, the stem being eleven feet in circumference, and its three main branches of ureat magnitude. The ground touched bv the branches is 109 yards in circum- ference. Yours, SIL V ANUS. To the Editor of the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian. Sm,—Havim: been informed that it was stated in our Police-comt, on Monday last, that some drunken men, who created a disturbance in Saint Mary-street at a very unsea. sonable hour on Sunday morning, had been playing in my bowling-alley till twelve o'cloek ou Saturday night, I beg to be allowed to give such assertion my unqualified contra- diction, and to hurl back with di-dain the charges which have recently been made against the management of my house, which I fearlessly assert is as well regulated as any inn in the county, and frequented by parties who, in point of respectability, will be ir comparison with the customers of any other house of pubnc entertainment, many of whom are prepared to testily to the accuracy of this statement. The practice of selling beer and spirits may, in the eyes of prejudiced persons, be condemned as & crime; but I am happy to say that our legislators and the public generally 110 not take such a narrow-minded view of thtctn. Youti obediently, Cardiff, Pet. 9,1 WO. JOHN THOMAS, Griffin 111, To the Editor uf tin' CwdiJ und 11*'<'t.\j/r\"7it^ -■ DEAR SIR,—In your parer f la-t Satijrfl<y von'» that n robbery was cnnniite l HI Crock'n'rWifc n^i i previous Sunday evening, during the absence of i iti Oi4i: at Church. "V Is this at all surprising? Is it not «urpri.ing that house- robberies are not more frequent ? For I assure you that Charles-street and Crockhe.-btown are infested with hulking fellows on Sunday evenings after dusk. On Sunday evening last, between half-past six and seven o'clock, three distinct attempts were made to steal grapes from the vine on my house. The third time. having watched, I caught a fellow, who, out of a gang of five or six, bad got on the wall close to the parlour window, and was helping him-elf (in spite of a light burning in the room, and the blind only drawn down). To expect a police- man to pass to take him iiito custody appeatiug, as it after- wards proved, hopeless, an l having no one to take cate of the hOIHe. [ could not take him to the police-station, so I was reluctantly obliged to let him go, furnishing him with a weighty argument from a walking-stick (which he quickly replied to with a stone) against repeating bis experiments on my grapes. However, it is no joking matter. I waited after this at my garden door for one hour (when, being nearly wet through, I was compelled to relinquish my post), hoping to see a pot-ceman but duiing that time not one passed. I speak without exaggeration when I say that my garden has been robbed a do?en times this autumn. Two trees have been completely stripped, and nothing else being now i tbey must have all the grapes within reach; afterwards, having become familiarised to the premises, they will, pro- uably, try to get into the house. You will hardly believe that one moonlight night last autumn, so daring were they. that, after taking all the fruit they could reach, theytap.,ed at the window of the room where I was sitting, and ran away I would earnestly advise my neighbour. not to leave their bouses unprotected after dark, ou Sundays especially, during he winter; for Crockherbtown and Charles-street; in their half lighted and wholly unprotected state, afFord a fine field for the exercise of the talents of thieves and housebreakers. I am, dear Sir. yours truly, rj. DAVID ROBERTS, JUNIOR. Ty n-yr-ardd, 9th October, 185l>.
CARDIFF BOARD OF HEALTH.
the legivlature is deairous of obviating so far » the pay- \I hinif of tale* is concerned. •J The'MAYOR gave AN instance in which A man held a Co4t«(»e for twenty weeks'without paying rent. MR. BOWF.N said that the occupiers of su«h tenements often received parochial relief, so that tbere would be °ne Rreat advantage in having the landlpid responsible for the payment of the rate#. Mr. AVILLIAM BInD: Exactly Bo; for njtwithetanding that they are recipients of parish relief, they pay their landlord his rent. Mr. PRIDE thought it WAS entirely optional with landlords whether they compounded or not. 0 A long discussion ensued between the Clerk, the Mayor, Mr. Coffin, Mr. Bird. Mr. Pride, Alderman Moore ahd oilier gentlemen. Ultimately the following resolutions were unanimously entered into: — Re.olvcd.- When the net annuii'va:ue of any premise* liable to ••ie>«ment under tlie Public Health Act, or. when the net annufel value of such premise* doea not exceed the inin of ten pounds, or, whenever any premines liable to •ucli assewments are let to weekly or monthly tenant*, or in •rpvtat'e apartments, and the rents become payable, or are collected at any shoiter period than quarterly, that in all auch cases the owners of such property shall have the option of compounding for the payment of tH or any of the rate* to be made under the Public Health Aet, upon a reduced eiti- tnate of two thtrd. of the net annual value at which the pre- e u mises are. or shall be, assessed. That the collector imme- diately take the necessary steps to obtain tb* ttmwer of the said several owners of the aforesaid property; and that he forward such answer* to the clerk to enable him. forthwith to make the rnte according to law." "Thecterk having produced the eMirtiates of the money required for the purposes in respect of which rates are to be made, Ordered, that such estimates be approved and adopted and that the same be entered-in therate-book and that the clerk give the necessary pubUc notice that the rates will be made accordingly at the next ineeting,ofthe local board." Itesolved,—Tbat in accordance with the recommend- ation of the General Boird 9f Health contained in Section 17 of their minutes dated '26th July, 1850, the detailed plan of the turvey "f the town shall, subject to the approval of the said General Board of Heatth. be on a scale. of ten feet to the mile; and that the boundary line of such plan be formed on the north by the southern wall of the Cathay s Park, continued in a right line to its, iuteriiection by the fiver TatTon oiie side qnd its intersection by the roau east of the gaol on the other. That the ipad east .of the gao Continued along the Long Dyke road, to the set be the boundary on the eatt; and that the seaman the rlter la be the boundaries oil the south and west. And further, that in the opinion of this board it ia not necessary to have any plan or survey made other than that comprising the area within the said boundary lines." *-nA*rm Ordered,—That the clerk advertise far sealed to be sent in to him on or before the 28th inst. by p des'rous to Contract for sweeping arid cleansing the a • highway*, roads, and thoroughfares within the boroug Cardiffi for the period of twelve months and for away the dirt, filth, manure, ashes, and rubbish accumulated by *ueh »Mtfpin(5 or otherwise, and depositing the sauae on Longcruts Common."