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HOUSEWARMING DINNER.
HOUSEWARMING DINNER. MOUNT 8TUABT HOTEL, BUTE DOCKS. On Wednesday last, Mr. Alfred Cooper's housewarming dinner took place, in celebration of his succeeding his respected father in the business of the above hotel, on which occasion Richard Evans, Esq., presided, and Mr. Wm. Lewis, tailor, &c., Smith-street, officiated as vice-president. On the chair- tnan's right sat the late landlord, Mr. Wm. Cooper, Mr. Henry Clemer.ts, and J. R Reece, Esq. on his left Mr. W. Woods, Mr. J. Lord, and Mr. Stockman, of Bath. The vice-chairman Vas supported by Mr. 1). Davies and Mr. T. Elliott. The hpacious-room was tastefully decorated with the flags of various lations, aud amongst them the English, French and Turkish Irere most conspicuous. e Upwards of sixty sat down to a spread," in the language f one of the guests, "worthy a prince." Not only were the rlsual dishes of the season but the delicacies also, early though k may be, placed on the table in planteous profusion. To con- sy an idea of the good things provided, we beg to subjoin a illl of fare of the recherche productions of the Cuisine Artis- Ijque Frtincai* et Anglaii," Mock turtle and other soups, salmon garnished with fried ))out, soles, lobster and shrimp sauces; round of beef, roast quarters of lamb, legs of mutton roast and boiled; ham, glazed: i."hes of boiled fowls, of curry chickens, with sauce do. of e-tlets, Italian sauce; patties; stewed breast of veal, boiled ieiigues, lobster salads made dishes, dishes of roast chickens, nries, orange, do., Italian creams, rhubarb tarts, and other e-rtry, plum puddings, &c. &c. These were followed by an isgant dessert of English and foreign fruits, confections, &c., Ij., and the wines were excellent. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, as rveyors, had spared no expense; the dinner was put on the* lo hot from the kitchen, an ample number of experienced iters were in attendance, and the whole was highly credi- le to the establishment, and such as could not fail to satisfy a most *».«tliiw « *«#te. In an antir-oom were stationed aral excellent musicians who discoursed sweet music during evening. ne cloth having been withdrawn, the Chairman gave in tession "The Queen" and" Prince Albert and the rest of Royal Family," which toasts were drunk with the utmost lty. he Chairman said he was sure they all felt a deep interest lie next toast he was about to propose, more particularly in e troublesome times. The army and navy had always • n themselves to be valiant, and he thought in the pre- Crimean war they had shewn more valour then ever they lone before (hear, hear). He begged to give the allied es and navies of Great Britain and France. The toast lrunk with vehement cheering. R. Iieece, Esq., the officially appointed surgeon to those e line who may be stationed in Cardiff, returned thanks 'half of the army. Samuel Jones Reece in a very humourous address in i he said he had been three days in the navy, returned Is for that branch of her Majesty's service. i Chairman next proposed The Bishop and Clergy of tocese." he Members for the borough and County," was next d with three cheers. Chairman said he had next to propose the health of one Jbm they were all much interested; although an infant, a yet lie had done but little for the town and port him- Sfet his ancestor and his trustees had done much. As a P)f this, the house which they were in would not have bluilt if had not been for the greatness of his father's lyki planning and carrying out their noble docks. The SIf enterprise of the late marquess, and also his many excel- lertues were so well known to all present, that he would not v& to trespass on their time further than by proposing tealth of the youthful Marquess, and may he long en- JOiything that has been laid out by his noble parent." (T'ast was received with the greatest applause, and drunk ufling with three times three). 'sperity to the trade of Cardiff" was next proposed auud cheers. Vice-Chairman, in acknowledging the compliment, said wife entered the room, he little thought that he should haeen called upon to fill the vice-chair; he certainly exll to have sat at the table as a private individual. As jhtii drank the town and trade of Cardiff," and as he had P^radesman resident therein, he begged to respond to the ™?He was pleased to be reckoned amongst their number. '•'they looked through the windows of the spacious aP%it in which they were seated, and viewed "the forest °' that was in their docks, they had to thank the potther of that yonng gentleman whose health they had '|U 1 k- what would be the use of those docks if they had tradesmen who were able to grapple with the trade, an,Ang to carry on the business of the port as it should be ? It Ihe pleasing to the trade, as well as to all present, to see locks so crammed. He believed Cardiff stood in trade secoj none, and it must be pleasing to them to be placed in SI)ortaiit and increasing a town. Stby Mr. Charles Pardoe, Nantgarw, Batchelors' Far Tjhairman next proposed The Press, the great bul- warl,he land and the medium of all education. Modkinson (GUAEDIAN) returned thanks. 8( y Mr; Johnson, of Bristol,—" The glorious Trafalgar." •J■- teece, Esq., rose, and said he had very much pleasure in Prop; the health of their Chairman (cheers). They all knevi, and therefore he was sure lie need not say one wore the hope of making the toast acceptable—that woul an act of supererogation (hear, hear). He was sorry sometleman better calculated to do justice to the toast had not :ipated him; as such had not been the case, he pro- posecir worthy chairman's health with much pleasure, and hopes would not be the last occasion on which they should meethe convivial board. (The health was drank upstand- ing, musical honours, For he's a jolly good fellow, and so sivery one.") c Thainnan said he rose with feelings of much embarrass- mentioned by the very flattering manner in which his healUl been received. He felt much obliged to his kind triemo had proposed the toast, and to the company who had armly received it: they had heaped upon him honors he wot deserving of. lIe was most happy to meet them at thivivial board, and to render every assistance in get- tingiieetings for the promotiou of good-fellowship. Hav. *1^ 1 Cardiff now 2d years, he knew nearly every one in the t, and he met thein as brothers (hear, hear). When his viy friend, Mr. Cooper, asked him to preside on the °cca> he felt his incompetency but could not refuse his solicinw under these circui^stanees he hoped they would look. his short comings," for it was with that confi- dents accepted the invitation, and lie believed he might consthat they would indulge him in that respect (hear, hear cheers). Mr. Evans concluded by again thanking the cany and drinking all their very good healths, accom- pany his best wishes for their happiness (applause). Tt ice-Chairman proposed the next toast, observing that business of the town could not be carried on efficjy unless they had experienced men at the helm of at. The Town Council of this borough had great and ;iy difficulties to contend with, and were highly entit to their respect and esteem. He begged to prop the Mayor and Town Council of the Borough chee Chairman next roee to propose the health of Mr, AlfrCooper, their host, a toast which was received withd and long-continued cheering. He remarked that, Cooper was eminently deserving of much sup- port, lie had earned their respect and esteem by his urbar of manners, and his civility and courtesy at all time ear, hear, and cheers). If there were anything at al descent, their host ought to prove something ex- cellefor his father was, as they all knew, "a hearty goodlow." (Hear, hear, and cheeis. A voice, He's a stur.") Appearancesaadgoodexamptesometimes went nothing, but in this instance, if he were any judgitey would find that the son would prove himself wortof go excellent a parent and would walk in his falhesteps (hear, hear, and applause). He begged to prop" the health of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper," and he trustthey would enjoy a long life of prosperity and contii to prove themselves worthy of the support he was they would meet with. The toast was received withmendous cheers and musical honors. Mtlfred Cooper, in returning thanks said-he had this been placed under additional obligations, be- caus^eir worthy chairman, in the first place, with all the llness of a liberal and generous heart, and with all ttfiue feeling of a gentleman, had promised to presiand for which he felt greatly indebted, as being the liest act he could do to him or his father. He had t) laid under auother obligation, by the very kind mancin which the company present had received and drunhe health of himself and Mrs. Cooper. Such a mark respect was gratifying to him, to his father, and all w, were near to him; and in reply, he could only state,iat if his endeavours to please had met their appro, he WaB highly gratified. He saw around him manyintlemen whom he did not expect, and he was awareat many were absent whose business would not permif their being present; he, however, took the will for thdeed, and begged to return to them, as well as the ctpany present, the thanks of himself and wife, and irtneiugjoii to drink their very soocl healths, Son-Mr. C. J. Thomas, Bristol-" The English. man's reside." Thaice-ehairman said, if there were one toast more than bthur that he wished to propose, it was the health the late landlord, Mr. W. Cooper, a gentleman they h.known for many years in business—one whom they h always much pleasure in meeting, and whose heart ik in the right place. He had erected that noble buildiifn which they were now assembled, and he did not kty of any one who had laid out more money in the tow and he was happy to say, with great advantage to hinrif. He begged to propose the health of Mr. Coopeihd prosperity to the establishment. (The toast was drfc with musical honours.) Mr. ooper, in returning thanks, said he felt deeply sensibUf the kindiess which had beeu paid to himself and It more so that paid to Mason. He had been absent arly twelve months, but" he could assure them there We many tines that he had thought of them, and of the hdness he had received during the years he had lived aitngst then. Mr. Cooper in resuming his seat was lOlly applauded. Songby Mr. Pardoe,—"John Jones was a farmer, highly tspeetabl- A rOld of to"ts were drank with the usual after dinner uhusiasP, and the party broke up at a late hour, highly lalified, several wishing that the worthy host would ake it an annual affair, instead of a solitary instance^ shoWng what he could do when he liked.
BRSTOLBANKRUPCY COURT.-TUESDAY.
BRSTOLBANKRUPCY COURT.-TUESDAY. (Pfore Mr. Co.nmissiooer Hill.) Re JAOB J¡.'IICINS NICHOLAS, NEWPORT, TIMBER MER- CHANT.-A finl dividend ot L. 2d. iu the pound has just been itecared > this estate, makiug with the former divi- deuds otIOs. (f.. 3s. 6d., aud 2s. 6d., a total payment of 17s. 8d. i the>0und on debts amounting to £ 19,066 13s. Id. The aboe divjend is now in course of payment, and may be record o any Wednesday at the offices of Mr. E. M. blillerokcialiissignee. St. Augustioe's-place. He LItwFLYN WALUNGTON, BRIDGENO, GROCER.— In this ClStI .e bankrupt commenced business with JE30 of his ow), ad he obtained a loan of JEM from his father. The groi p'nt< during his whole trading were .£196, from which the tide expenses being subtracted there was a net profit of kil, E86, while the bankrupt had been living at the rate 0 £72 a year. which, although moderate, was nearly eqi1 to the total profits he had made during the whole tiiQ(ie was in business. This Waa certipcate meeting; Mr. Nalder, for the pe- titioning ceditor, offered no opposition, and Mr. Verity, of BridgencSupported the bankrupt. Rio fpour said there mnst be a tuspension for six months.nd then the certificate must be of the third class. Mr. Vity asked his honour to giant protection. His I-nour said he was aware that it was the practice of vorntioratnissioners to grant protection in cases wnere there w* a suspension of a certificate; but he had never been al- to see the difference between giviug au imme- diate etificate and a suspended one with protection. Mr. Lawta c' of London, being in court, his Ilouour appealed to taimo state the course adopted in London. JVlr,_<awrance laid in cases where the trading had been merelVnP,ov"lentt and not so reckless and flagrant a. to cotveilitiiiii the peiial clauseii of the iict, the cortitnis. missilers were in the hdbit of suspending the certificate, granM; the bankrupt protection in the meautime. Where a bairi>pt was refused piotectiou, the consequence?, as his Houir was]aware, might be very serious to him. The dil- between giautiug and refusing protection was this, thafll property acquired in the interval of suspension witbut protection went to the assignees, and the bankrupt toil not go Into trade again till time waa up. is Honour, ttfter clitivider&;ioa, granted the bankrupt fr.e'1Ho-"
MERTHYR AND KEIGHEOUEKOOI).
MERTHYR AND KEIGHEOUEKOOI). BRICK FROM SLAG.-Thc proposition to make tiricks from the refuse of iron foundries, appears to gain favom'. Relative- to some recently made, the manager of the Dowlais Iron Works, who has seen them, draws particular attention to the fact that it costs the ironmasters ,€150,000 per annum, to throw away what he is convinced might be made an article of immense commercial value. Is-QUKSXA BEFORE G. OVERTOX, ESQ, On the body o' David iliiams, a<red 3 years, at the lilack Lion, Aberdare. 0: the 18th of May. erdjct, "Aecitlclltal death.—On the of Ishmael Davies, aged 21 years, at the Cross Kevs, ( V.n- amman, on the 18th of May. Verdict, "Accidental death."— On the !MK!.V of Thomas Samuel, aged 52 years, at the Castle Inn, Aberamman, on the 21st of May. Verdict, Accidental death. —On the body of Richard Harris, aged 53 years, at the Talbot Inn, Penydarrau, on the 22nd of May. Verdict. Accidental death." POLICE COUKT.—After several adjournments, the persons charged with creating the disturbances at the Waun fair, were brought up for hearing on Tuesday last, before J. C. Fowler and William Thomas, Esqrs. The following persons, namely, Thomas Williams, Richard Thomas, Tracey Watkins, Daniel Thomas, David Davies, and Robert Roberts, were charged with causing a riot, and committed for trial at the assizes. John Jones, charged with a similar offence, was acquitted. Richard Richards was charged with assaulting P.C. Langdon: and others. were charged with assaulting Superintendent Wrenn, Sergeant Selway, P.C. Howlett, P.C. Basham, and P.C. Henderson.—Mr. Frank James appeared for the prose- cution, and Mr. W. Simons for the defence ami the principal witness, in addition to the policemen, was Mr. J. H. Goodere, solicitor. THE BIBI-E SOCIETY.—A fund recently formed, in honour of the Jubilee of the Bible Society, is being devoted to the dis- tribution of Bibles at a cheap rate, and where necessary gra- tuitously. This is to be done by means of a class of persons, known in France as Colporteurs, who are to offer Bibles and Testaments to the poor of each district, cheaply, and according to discretion freely. The Ite v. Thomas Phillips, well-known in connection with the Bible Society, visited this town in the early part of the week, to establish a Colporteur for the Merthyr district, who is to continue his services for six months. HORTICULTURE.—The Horticultural Society of London held its Annual Exhibition at Gore House, on the 16th inst., when there was a fine show from various parts of the country. Among other exhibitors was Mr. David Price, of Penydarran, Merthyr, gardener to William Foreman, Esq.; and we are happy to find from the Gardener's Chronicle that the Society's large Silver Medal, value 1:3. has been awarded to him for a fine Queen Pine, weighing 31bs. 5oz We are happy to chro- nicle the success of our deserving townsman. EDUCATION—Mr. Milner Gibson's Education Bill finds acceptance with the thinking part of the population of Merthyr, as the best solution of existing difficulties; and a petition in its favour, promoted by Mr. T. Stephens, is now in course of signature. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. A meeting of the members of the Local Board of Health, Merthyr Tydfil, took place on Monday, the 21st inst.. when the following gentlemen were in attendance, viz. :—Mr. R. T. Crawshay, Chairman; Messrs. R. Forman, John Bryaut, John Evans. John Jones, David Rosser, Lewis Lewis, George Overton, William Evans, David Evans, Lewis Morgan, C. H. James. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and signed, the following report from the Surveyor was put in and read. REPORT. To the Merthyr Tydfil Local Board of Health. Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,—I have had an interview with Mr. Joshua Williams, with reference to the culvert through the premises of the Vale of Xeath Railway Company, referred to in Mr. Hill's letter of the 3d instant, and read at the last meeting. Mr. Williams expressed himself desirous, on behalf of the company, to have the culvert laid down. He states, however, that the company would prefer to have the work done by the board, when they will he prepared to pay the cost. There can be no question as to the necessity for its early completian. At present there is no outfal for the surface drainage of that locality, and large pools of stagnant water are constantly to be seen in consequence of the old culvert having been destroyed by the works of the company. I cannot, how- ever, recommend that the culvert should be used for house drainage; but for surface drainage it may always be made available for the lower end of the town. BUILDERS' PLANS.—I have received a plan from William Lewis, for one house in Balaklava-road, Dowlais also from Rachael Jones, for two houses in Lower Brecon-street, Dow- lais; also from Daniel Jones, for two houses in New South Wales; also from Thomas Davies, for two houses in Odessa- street also from William Llewellyn, for two houses on the north side of Berry-square; also from John Davies, for two houses at Troedyrhiw, to neither of which do I see any objec- tion to permission being granted. I have also a plan from John Morgan, for four houses at Troedyrhiw these appear objectionable, in consequence of the underground rooms being evidently arranged for separate dwellings. I have not had an opportunity of seeing the owner, but the plan sufficiently ex- plains the ultimate intention. I have also a plan from Rees Rees, for six houses at Gething, near Abercannaid to the plan of the houses there is no objection; but the roads proposed are only twelve feet wide. I feel it necessary to add that the arrangements of new cottages generally at Abercannaid is highly objectionable in a sanitary point of view. An ample allowance of ground is allotted to each house by the landlord, but the general arrangement is so defective, that I should strongly recommend that no more houses should be sanctioned on the same plan. I have no hesitation in saying, that if the buildings are to be increased upon the same principle, the colony (for such it is) will soon become a hotbed of disease and the baneful influence of which will not, probably, be con- fined to its own precincts. The houses arranged are in Ter- races one above the other, the result is that until the accom- modations of each row of houses are placed at a considerable distance on the lower side; where there would have been no objection to their being nearer, if thought convenient; those of the row above are within a few feet of the front doors of the houses below, with the additional nuisance of a dead wall within twelve feet, against which slops and ashes are invariably thrown and from the width of the road it is im- possible to turn a cart without damaging the pavenment. I have prepared a rough diagram of seven rows of houses, which will shew that the roads may be made exactly double the present width, and the same quantity of ground allotted to each house, and yet the same space only occupied by the whole. This, although apparently paradoxical, is simply accomplished, by uniting the two useless roads of twelve feet, which run between each row of houses, under the present arrangement, into one useful road of twenty-four foet along the front." After some further remarks, the Surveyor concluded, by saying, I have also a plan from Wm. Woozeley for one house at Pedwran-fach; the space is too much confined for building. The ground abuts upon the premises of the Vale of Neath Railway, and without any means of obtaining a backlet. I remain, Gentlemen, vour obedient Servant "SAM, CASTLE GANT. Merthyr, May 21,1855. "C. E. to the Board." Tho recommendations therein* contained having been taken into consideration, leave to build was granted to William Lewis, Rachael Jones, Daniel Jones, Thomas Davies, William Llewellyn, John Davies, and to John Morgan, Leave to build was refused to Rees Rees until a proper road be formed; and it was also refused to William Woozley, It was ordered, on application, that t:120 be paid to Dr. Kay, being his salary as temporary officer of Health. Also, that JM be paid to John Lewis. Water-works. The following report from Mr. Lynde was then read, viz. 37, Great George-street, Westminster, "21st May. To the Chairman and Members of the Local Board of Health, of Mertliyr-Tydfil. "GENTLEMEN,—I beg to lay before you the plans, specifi- cations, and estimate for the water-works, which I have prepared in conformity with your instructions, and in accor. dance with Mr. Brunei's award as amended. My former estimate of .€05,000, as laid before the General Board, included only one reservoir at Llwynon, as you then ordered and contemplated the use of earthenware pipes along a portion of the line of conduit. I have now provided for the construction of the two storage reservoirs at Llwynon, and have established Cast Iron Pipes to the town, instead of earthenware. I have also adopted the Parish Road for the main, instead of the contour line on the Parliamentary Plan, as ordered at your last meeting. I have been in communication with Mr. Evans respecting the site for a service reservoir at Dowlais, as you requested, and have been met by that gentleman on behalf of the Dowlais Company, with every clesiiv to forward your views. I have selected an excellent site for a reservoir, and will have the levels taken and the detailed drawings prepared without delay, if you approve of my doing so. I am, Gentlemen, your most obedient Servant, "J AMES G. LYNDE, Engineer. ABSTRACT OF ESTIMATE. £ s. d. Two storage reservoirs and works at Llwynon 24,418 18 6 Service reservoir at Dowlais, (say) 4,000 0 0 Main pipe from storage reservoir to Dowlais 19,734 0 0 Distributing pipes and apparatus 20,822 17 6 £68,975 16 0 Contingencies, 10 per cent. 6,897 4 0 £ 75,873 0 0 It was then resolved that advertisements be inserted in the Timet, the Builder, the Mmin« Journal, the Mid'and Counties Herald, the North British Adeertiter, the GUARDIAX, and the Silurian, for Tenders for Iron Pipes for the Water-works. Mr. Lynde having presented his plans and estimates of the rk Water-works, it was resolved that this meeting be adjourned to Friday next, at 11 o'clock, to consider the same. It was also resolved, that the same plans and estimate be forwarded to Mr. Lynde on Saturday next, and that the Clerk write to the General Board, that they will be submitted to them on Monday. With the view of obtaining the funds required to carry out this undertaking, it was ordered, that advertisements be inser- ted in the Timet and the Builder, for CSOOoo. The following report from the Committee appointed to meet the Trustees of the Wesleyan Chapel was road. REPORT. (i To the Board of Health, Mertliyr-Tydfil. "Gentlemen,—We beg to report that in consequence of the request of your Board, we have had an interview with the trustees of the Wesleyan chapel, in reference to the proposed improvement of the street in front of the chapel; and we find that they are willing to give up a portion of the ground in front of their premises for the purpose of widening the pave- ment and street, but not quite to the extent required by the Board. They wish to reserve about five feet in front of the dwelling-house, and from thence in a line to the present pillar of the gateway leading to the chapel; and provided the Board will remove the present wall, fed erect a neat iron railing in front of the chapel and house, they will give up the remainder. This would be giving up a strip of ground, varying from about five feet at one end to about two at the other, to the Board. The footway at present in front of these premises is extremely narrow, irregular, has never been paved, and will scarcely admit of two persons passing there at a time. There is at present a dirty wall, and an awkward angle, forming a re- ceptacle for filth and other nuisances; and there is also an objectionable angle in the street, which might be remedied if the former intention is carried out. We, therefore, think that the proposed alteration would be a great improvement to that part of the town, and recommend the board to accept it. If the board decides upon the carrying out of these improvements, we would suggest that the owners of adjoining premises, on the north side, be immediately applied to, and request to repair the pavements and gutters in front of the respective premises, so as to make the same as uniform as possible up to Morlais bridge. We applied to the owners of the first premises, Mr. Evans, and he readily consented; and we confidently trust that the other owners will appreciate these improvements, and contribute so far in the object. "G. OVERTON, DAVID ROSSER." It was resolved, that the same be not adopted, unless the whole of the land required be given up. It was also ordered, that the repairs in Balaklava Road, Dowlais, be done under the 69th section, the owners not having complied with the notice to repair. This concluded the business. The meeting was adjourned to Friday. PUBLIC MEETING. The initiative taken by the merchants of London, and other persons, has been followed up by the inhabitants of Merthyr, who assembled to the number of about five hundred, at the Temperance-hall, on Tuesday evening last, in compliance with the invitation set forth in the following handbill ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM— TO the Chief Constable of the Town and Borough of Merthyr Tydfil: We, the under- signed, request that you will convene a public meeting, to take into consideration the desirability of administrative re- form, in connexion with the present movement in London, and other principal provincial townsJ. H. Goodere, William Williams, J. W. James, T. Hill, Robert Jones, Edward Charles, Peter Williams, Matthews & Co., H. W. Harris, John Davies, M. Jacqueline, George Price, E. Harris, J. Lewis, Thomas Williams, John Shapton, D. R. Thomas, T. G. A. Price, John Gratian, W. Harris, John Bryant, Charles Smith, J. H. Davies, Abel S. Jones, Richard Thomas, George Snelling, David Williams, W. Gould, M. Mattias, T. Price (Aberdare.) In compliance with. the above requisition, I hereby convene a public meeting, to be held at the Temperance-hall, on Tuesday next, May 22, 1855, at eight o'clock, put., Thomas Price, Chief Constable. Merthyr May 18th, 1855." At the appointed hour, or some little time later, the chair was taken by the Chief Constable, upon the motion of Mr. William Gould. The Chairman opened the business of the meeting by readinsc tbe awwHUceweut yf weeting, ami tbei) >v$ut 911 tv state that the object in vicnv vv:« a reform of the administration, and an improvement in the way in which the adairs of this country were conducted. Of the right to seek such a reformation there "ouldbenotwooplnions. The country was paying an enor- mous amount of taxation, and had a right. to expect an honest and energetic government. No one could doubt that such a :-eionn was needed; and no one who watched the course of itfairs for the last two years, could doubt that there was gross leglect, and a total disregard of public interests in every de- ;)-u-tment of the state (hear, hear). If this was disregarded, we should soon lose our proud position at the head of the nations; and England would cease to be the light of the world, the friend of the free (hear, hear): it would sink like other empires of old, unless men who will work arc put in office, and unless the best places cease to be given away, or lather sold (checis). W e i\ani more Lavards, ^entlemen (bear, hear), men who know the wants of the nation^ and how to supply them. It was proposed to lay before them a series of resolutions, and therefore he would sav no more. Mr. Morgan Williams was then called upon to iiiove the first resolution, which was to the following effect—" That this meeting believes that a thorough change in the administration of the affairs of this kingdom has become indispensably neces- sary, and views with sincere satisfaction, the movement made by the city of London towards that object." He then spoke as follows :—Sir, —I need not tell any one present that adminis- trative reform is much needed, since we are all painfully aware that "there is something rotten in the state of Denmark." England is fast dwindling into a second or third-rate power. Waste and mismanagement are found in every department of the state; and whoever has paid attention to the course of affairs during the last fifteen years knows this to be the case Persons of all political creeds -Whigs, Tories, Radicals, and Chartists, are all agreed that nothing can be much more deplorable. The pressure of this is beginning to be felt and still more serious taxation is inevitable. When the war was commenced, we were all willing to pay towards the expendi- ture; but we now see that there has been great waste of money and wanton destruction of human life (hear. hear). We have been in foolish war before now, but this is a just one, and therefore it is the more desirable to have it property conducted. However, we are now governed by a class, not because of their fitness, but because places put money into their pockets (hear, hear). Look at the army and the navy. The officers in both services hold their places either because they have bought them, or because they are aristocrats. Such being the case. a change is absolutely necessary, or we shall go to ruin. For the present mismanagement, the aristocracy is wholly to blame; it has shut out every avenue to distinction; and men of talent can only rise as the tools of the nobility. By aristocracy I mean the ciass of persons who claim the right to govern the country by divine right; but the great lights of the country have not come from this class,—Bacon, Locke, Newton, Stephenson, and men of the same stamp have sprung from other classes (hear, hear). It is to such men that Eng- land is indebted for its greatness; and it is well-known that men of talent may be found everywhere-iti the counting- house of the merchant and the direction 'of a railway-ex- cept in Government offices alone (hear, hear). If, like Lindsay, we went to any such offices, we might find men who could sing and whistle: but at the same time they might be ignorant of everything else, and, perhaps, not know where to find Australia (Laughter). It is quite clear that a reform of the administration is much needed. There has been a criv.it deal of shifting the blame from one ^another but iL is IUI tiuie to have a thorough change. This is the object in view, and it is one of the best kind (hear, hear). I therefore move this resolution. This was seconded by Mr. J. H. Goodere, and adopted with out dissent. The Ilev. Thomas Davies then rose to move the second reso- lution, viz.: Tliat this meeting is of oninion that thp in- capacity and negligence brought to light are mainly attributa- ble te> aristocratic luisgovernment, which, by excluding the practical qualities so necessary in a great commercial country like ours, is a grave reflection upon its intelligence." Having read this, he spoke to this effect,—If left to his own inelinatjon he would have preferred listening to others. The state of the country was one of grave interest. They were not to consider the aristocracy to be all bad people. There had been too much separation between classes already. However, in this instance the higher classes were clearly to blame. Aristocracy meant the rule of the best; but it was not now to be understood in that sense (hear, hear). They had got the best places but were not the best men. They wanted looking after; and as an ironmaster in the district had remarked all men w ere better for being looked after. There was a natural tendency to look up to wealth and station, but this was liable to abuse; and u they must avoid paying false homage to riches and influence and look rather at the virtuous man than at the gilded carri- age (hear, hear). We paid heavy taxes without grudgiii"- but we had been disappointed; and by-and-bye the burnin-thought would come out all the more strongly for the long silence. There had been much mismangement. Out of six millions expended, two millions might just as well have been sunk in the sea. Out of 20,000 persons who have died, 15.000 lives have been sacrificed through incapacity. We had better not trust the aristocracy any more and Lord Palmerston had better leave off his jokes (hear, hear). We don't like them (hear, hear). Quarter of a century ago the Reform Bill was passed; it was a large space of time; and yet ours was still an aristocratic legislature. The fault of this lies with the electors. They don't vote as they ought, or according to their professions. We must take this to heart, for it is to be feared that the barrel of beer has much influence in procuring hurrahs. We want a second beginning of reform, and to have the right men in the right places. The merchants of London had taken the matter in hand. They say the government was weak and imbecile; and he agreed with them. This must be amended. As Carlyle said, there was a great deal of guano in Downing-street; but the Augean stable shall be cleaned. They would widen the suffrage (hear, hear). They would turn the river into it, and have it cleaned (hear, hear). He had much pleasure in moving the resolution. This was seconded in Welsh by Mr. William Gould, in a speech of some length, and adopted unanimously, after having been read in Welsh by Mr. Morgan Williams. Mr. J. W. James, in a passionate speech, avowed himself to T °?I^¥ED,T0 THE WAR- and in favour of' the course pursued by Lord Aberdeen. He blamed Lords Palmerston and RusselL and charged the latter with inconsistency. The aristocracy taxed the provisions of the poor but exempted themselves and only paid sevenpeuce in the pound. If they were only taxed at the same rate as the poor, the war would soon be brought to a conclusion but as long as the people were fools (laughter) aud allowed themselves to be thus taxed the war would go on. They should have been content with the retreat of the Russians and should not have gone to Sehastopol, but rather have sent an army to raise the Poles (hear, hear), instead of courting the despots of France and Austria. He was opposed to the war j but as we were in it, it should be conducted ener- getically, and be would move the third resolution, viz. ihat this meeting is of opinion there can be no hopes of an honourable termination of the present war, except by such an admmistrative reform, as will permit men of practical abilities to enter the service of the State, and share in the duties of the government." Mr. Henry Thomas seconded this resolution in Welsh and bemg put to the meeting, it was readily adopted. Mr. W. Simons, making the state of his health and spirits an apology for not speaking at any great length, moved the fourth resolution. They were all proud of their country, the most glorious ,u the world. The English language was known wherever the wind blew; and England was the hope of free- dom everywhere. This was due to the spirit of liberty, to the energy of the people, the unity of all classes, and the readiness to share their freedom with all oppressed nationalities (hear, near). Its reputation was at no time so great as iu the davs ot Cromwell. He put the right men in the proper placed; and w henever it has been otherwise, the fact 1, tradable to family influence. The government of thirty millions of people were now in the hands of about 500 families but that aueht not to be (hear, hear); and they should insist on having a share in the governing of the country. He was not a hater of the aristocracy. He respected old families; but did not like exc usiveness. The aid of competent peers was always desi- rable; ability in any person was a thing to be proud of; and there should a held open for aspiring talent. He would not pull down the aristocracy; but would open a way for men to rise from humble stations, as the late Chancellor, Lord St. Leonard s had nseu from being a barber's son. After some further remarks of the same kind, and a censure of the joking piopensities of Lord Palmerston, he moved tlie following resolution:— 6 That an association lie now formed in this place, to pro- mote by all constitutional means, the attainment of adminis- trative reform." This was seconded by Mr. Thomas Williams, and carried turn. con. ilr'^orSau Williams then moved, t; That this meeting respectfully request of Mr. Bruce, the member for the Bo- lough, to support the forthcoming resolutions of Mr. Layard in the House of ConIUIOUS." Being immediately seconded, the resolution was carried unanimously. The thanks of the meeting were given to the Chairman, on the motion of the Rev. T. Davies, and briefly acknowledged. This terminated the meeting.
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THE PARIS EXHIBITION—We understand that the Mavor of Cardiff has received from the Home Office a circular, inti- mating that workmen desirous of nsiting the Paris Exhibition, may be supplied with passports free of the usual fees; and requesting his Worship to open a list for the names of such parties as may wish to avail themselves of the privilege. THB QUEBN S BIBTH-DAY.—Her Majesty's thirty-sixth birth-day was celebrated on Saturday with the customary signs of rejoicing. Royal salutes were fired at the Tower, and at the various ports and arsenals; a Drawing Room, attended by nearly 3000 persons of distinction, was held at St. James's Palace; and a congratulatory address was presented to Her Majesty by the Archbishops of the United Church of England and Ireland. The Queen wore a train of glac6, maize and white ground lamee argent, brocaded in bouquets of green leaves and gold and red berries, trimmed with bouquets of heartsease and red geranium, with silver blonde and white tulle. The petticoat was white satin and tulle, trimmed with bouquets ot heartsease and red geranium to correspond with ihe train. Her Majesty wore a diamond diadem and feathers. ,'H a*ter the Queen's arrival, the fbllowine were amongst the right rev. prelates introduced to the Roval closet: the Bishops of Llandaff, St. David's. St. Asaph, Bath and Wells, Glou- cester and Bristol. In the general circle were :-CoIonel Lord Dynevor, Aide-de-Camp to the Queen; Duke of B(»fort and Duchess; Countess Powis; Lord and Lady Rosily; Lady Bailey, Sir Joseph Bailey, Bart.,M.P.,& Miss Bailey Ladv Louisa Tighe, Miss 1 horesa Tighe, and Right Honorable W. f; iVho; Sir B. Hall, M.P., Bart.; Sir Charles Morgan, Hart., Lady Morgan, and Miss Morgan; Octavius Morsran, Esq., M.P.; Summers Harford, Esq.; Mrs. Kemevs Tynte and Colonel Tynte, M.P.; Miss Ketherinc Thomas; Colonel Mundy and Mrs. Godfrey Mundy. In one of the law courts lately, the audience were a (jood deal amuted by an unintentional admission, on the part of one of the counsel defending a party who had been copying the name, labels, and forms of packages of the celebrated GLENMELD PATENT STARCH. The judge could scarcely J conceal hi* indignation at the frauduleut attempt, and told the counsel to advise his etient to alter the appearance of the Label. and give it a different name, when the counsel exclaimed, unless we give it the ftame of the GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH it will not sell." Hit Lordship immediately granted the injunction, restraining the party from again uliolfthe name, or adopting the Label of the GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH and at same time remarked, that it waa the most disgraceful attempt to deceive the public that bad ever come before him.-It is but right that the public should know that every package of the genuine GLEN- FIELD PATENT STARCH has the manufacturer's name, R. WOTHERSPOON, printed on the label. All others are spurious, and designed to deceive the unwary. RAILWAY SUSPENSION BRIDGE, NIAGARA FALLS.—OU the 9th of March the Managing Directors, accompanied by Mr. Roebeling, the engineer, under whose directions this new wonder of the age has beeu achieved, and other American scientific authorities, proceeded from Hamilton by special train, for the purpose of crossing and testing the stupendous structure. After partaking of refreshments, the whole party took their seats in a carriage attached to one of the heaviest locomotives, the '• Pluto," manufactured by Messrs. Stothert and Sligh- ter, Bristol, England, with a fully laden "tender," and were conveyed safely and steadily over the mighty rushing torrent of Niagara, to the American side of the river. The locomotive "Pluto," the pioneer, in making this, as some thought, Iperilous passage, with a train attached, itself weighed 36 tons, and, with the addition of its load, it was computed at the time, a weight of not less than 50 tons passed upon this wonderful swinging r&Hway.— WuodstocL Qatetteer. LORP V. THE COMPANY OF COPPER MINERS AND 04'HEI\S.-On Tuesday last, a motion was made in the Rolls' Court, before the Master of the Rolls, to restrain the defendants from making, manufacturing, and dealing in iron and tin plates until they had fully answered the bill filed by the plaintiff. The facts were as folluw The plaintiff, in the year 1851, became possessed of £ 500 stock in the above company, and it was now con- tended on his behalf, upon the authority of a case decided in the Queen's Bench—viz., "The Company of Copper- miners v. Fox" —that each of the shareholders was liable upon the trade debts of the company without restriction. It was also alleged by the plaintiff that tile defendants were not justified by the charters un.fcr which they were incorporated in carrying on trade as they had been in the habit of doing; but they had persisted in so doing, notwithstanding they had notice of the plaintiff's ob. jections to their continuing the trade until the suit filed by him was heard. His honour said that. without going I into the general merits of the case, which would be decided hereafter, he was of opinion that the plaintiff was Dot entitled to the injunction now asked for, as he had been remiss in not seeking the assistance of the Court at an earlier period he must therefore dismiss the motion, and with costs. Motion dismissed with costs. Mr. Palmer, Q.C and Mr. Bovill appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Lloyd, g.C., and Mr, Busk for the defendants. T
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NEWPORT. -¡¡,¡. Wrt'Tsu?.* FESTIVITIES.— ON Monday next, the m-> of the shopkeepers of Newport intend closing tVir estaV' i, ments, with the commendable ob' -ot of affording their a«.d<t- ants a holiday. A serious gas explosion took j>Uce on .J.»H»y nsiht. at the house of G»orge Banks. Esq, of Clifton-piacr", Newport. The gas-iftters had not completed their work in fitting up some chandeliers when they left work ill the evening, but turned off the ga8. About eisht o'clock, the person in charge of the houss wanting light in th>- kitchen, turned on the gas, whit !), escapiu" in a close room some time after—the boy and servynt girl enteria"- with a light-the gas exploded, bursting the door asunder and in many pieces, also blowing out the window and sash, and injuring some of the furniture. The boy was burnt seriously, and the girl was also much hurt. On Saturday last, a melancholy and fatal accident oc- curred at a crossing near Magor, on the South Wales Railway. The policeman in charge suddenly left his box on hearing the down express train near; and, noL noticing the up train, which was passing within two or three feet of him, he was struck down and literally cut in pieces. He is reported to have been a very steady man, and, distressing to say, leaves a widow and two children.
L-KTEST INTELLIGENCE."""
L-KTEST INTELLIGENCE. The Moniteur of Wednesday states that the sani- tary condition of the camps occupied by the French troops in the Crimea has been the object of the solici- tude of the Government, and that every measure has been taken to render them as healthy as possible, and to provide them with everything necessary for the comfort of the men. Under date of Vienna, May 16, the Moniteur pub- lishes the following The Austrian squadron, un- der the command of the Archduke Ferdinand Maximi- lian, will leave Trieste in a few days. Salam it appears is to he the meeting-place appointed for the vessels of the squadron." It is expected that before the 29th of next month every available man in the united kingdom belonging to infantry regiments of the line will have embarked for the seat of war. Mr. Phinn, M.P, for Bath, has accepted the office of Second Secretary to the Admiralty vacated by the resignation of Admiral Hamilton. WORCESTER AND HEREFORD RAILWAY.—The committee of the House of Commons have reported that they have examined the allegations contained in the preamble of the bill, but the same has not been proved to their satisfaction. GUARDIAN Office, Friday, 4 p.m. BERLIN, Thursday, May 24—Advices from St. Petersburg to the 19th state that all the fortified har- bours in the Bay of l ;n:and had been declared in a state of siege. Seven prizes taken by the English ar- rived at Elsinore on the 22d. CORN TRADE, THURSDAY—This day, at Manchester, there was a decline of Id. and 2d. per 701bs. of wheat, and from 6d. to Is. per sack of liour. At Birmingham higher prices were demanded. At Bristol, the market showed a decline. In the House of Commons, on Thursday night, Mr. ninaeli moved a resolution, "that this House cannot adjourn for the recess without expressing its dissatisfac- tion with the ambiguous language and uncertain conduct of Her Majesty's Government in reference to the great question of peace or war; acd that, under these circum- stances, this House feels it a duly to declare that it will continue to give every support to Her in the prosecution of the war, until Her Majesty shall, in con- junction with her allies, obtain for this country a safe and honourable peace." The motion was seconded by Mr. Barrow. Sir F. Baring moved as an amendment" that this House, having seen with regret that the Conferences of Vienna have not led to a termination of hostilities, feels it to be a duty to declare that, it will continue to give every support to Her Majesty in the prosecution of the war, until Her Majestj shall, in conjunction with her allies, obtain for this country a safe and honourable peace." After a long discussion, on the motion of Mr. White- side, the debate was adjourned. EPSOM RACES—WEDNESDAY. THE DERBY DAY. The Derby of 1855, although favoured by fine wea- ther, has not been an improvement on its predecessors either in the number or the respectability of its visitors. There can be no doubt that the war «nd its depressing influences have had their effect upon the Epsom meet- ing, and that the spirit which, under more propitious circumstances animated the multitudes who covered the Downs had lost much of its jollity. Taken in a sporting point of view, this has been a most interesting Derby, owing to the uncertainty that prevailed in the best-in- formed quarters respecting the result, or rather from the confidence with which different parties maintained the superiority of their respective horses. The Derby Stakes, of 50 sovs. each, 3. yr-olds; colts, 8st. 7Ib.; fillies, 8st. 21b. The owner of the second horse to receive 100 sovs. out of the stakes. New Course (one mile and-a-half.) 191 subs. Mr. F. L. Popham's Wild Dayrell, by Ton, 8st. 71b. (R. Sherwood) 1 Mr. H. HflFs Kingstown, by Tearaway, 8st. 71b. (A Day. 2 Mr. Merry's Lord of the Isles, by Touchstone, 8st. 71b. (Aldcroft) 3, Mr. J. Adkins's Flatterer, by Hetman PlatofT, 8st. 71b. (Bartholomew) 4 The following also ran Mr. J. J. Henderson's Ryi- ston's, 8st. 71b. (G. Oates). Mr. Norton's Courtenay, 8st. 71b. (J. Prince). Lord Anglesey's Strood, 8st. 71b. (H. Goater). Mr. W. Garrett's Little Brownie, 8st. 71b. (J. Marson). Mr. W. Smith's The Cave Adullam, Set. 41b. (Collins). Lord Eglintoun's Dirk Hatteraick, 8st 71b. (Marlow). Lord Eglintoun's Ccroebus, 8st. 71b. (Waddington). Mr. J. Osborne's Lord Alfred, 8st. 71b. (J. Osborne). De Clare was struck out May 22, at 9.30 a.m., and Paros May 23, at 12.30 p.m. Net amount of the stakes, 4,925 sovs.
THE SONS OF THE CLERGY.
THE SONS OF THE CLERGY. The 201st anniversary of this valuable corporation was celebrated on Wednesday. Divine service was performed in tbe i.ficiuuon in St. Paul's Cathedral, when an im- pressive sermon was delivered to a crowut-ii 5.oii?rfl(,atiOQ by the Rev. C. A. Thurlow, rector of Malpas and Chan- cellor of the diocese of Chester, who chose for his text the 14th chap, of St. Luke, and the 11th verse, "And thou shalt be blessed, for they cannot recompense thee-" and very ably availed himself of the occasion to point out to his hearers the necessity of supporting an institution so valuable to distressed ministers, their widows, and the bereaved descendants of clergymen of the Church of England. The rev. gentleman's eloquence was well applied, and resulted in a substantial collection of up- wards of £100. The usual annual festival was held in the evening at the Merchant Taylors' Hall. In the list of company present we observe the names of the Bishops of St. David's and St. Asaph, and Robert Clive, Esq., M.P. The collection, which produced, with the ex- ception of 1853, more than on any other occasioo, amounted, including legacies, to neat ly £ 3,000. PREFERMENTS AND API-OINTMENTS.— Ilev. F. Aston. M.A., vicar of Northleuch, to the rectory of Todenham) Gloucestershire. Rev. J. R. Barber, D D., to be Chap- lain of the General Lying-iu Hospital, York-road, Lam- beth. Rev. C. H. Burton, M.A., Incumbent of St. Philip's, Liverpool, to be a Surrogate for the diocese of Chester. Rev. C. D. Gohlie, Perpetual Curate of S. Thomas, Colubrook, to be Diocesan Inspector of Deanery of Burnham. Rev. W. B. Grenside, M.A., to the Vicar- age of Melling, near Lancaster. Rev. ^Eueas B.Hut- chison, Incumbent of S. James, Devonpurt, to be Dioce- san Inspector of Schools in the Dioc. se of Exeter. Rev. E. R. Jodrell, M.A., to the Consolidated Rectories of Sfttliogham-eum-Sharrington, Norfolk. Rev. A. T. Parker, B.A., to the Incumbency of St. Peter, Burnley, Lancashire. Rev. J. S. Wilkins, B.A., to the Iiectory of Bradfield-Combust, near Bury St. Edmund's, Suffolk. Rev. B. Wood, to the Curacy of Rothbury, Northum- berland.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MAE1UAGES, AND DE.iTHS.~ BIRTHS. JONES.—April 25, at Castle-street, Cardiff, the wife, of Mr. G. Jones, painter, &c., of a daughter. HEATH.—May 23, the wife of Mr. T. R. Heath, Bute Docks, of a son. MArrHEWS. May 20, at the Spittle, Crockliertown, Cardiff the wife of Mr. John liibv Matthews, screw- driver, in the employ of the Tafi' Yale liailway Company, of a daughter. WINNINGTON.—May IS, at Brighton, Lady Wilmington, of a son, still-born. FITZGERALD.—May 18, at Augusta House, Worthing, the lady of General Sir John Forster Fitzgerald, K.C.B., M.i' of a daughter, still-born. THOMAS.—May 18, at Llanclly House, Carmarthenshire, the wife of Sir Godfrey J. Thomas, Bart., prematurely, of a son, who survived only a few hours. CROSS.—May 15, at Green Meadow House, Risea, the wife of Mr. Evan Cross, of a son. THOMAS.—May 17, tha wife of Captain James Thomas, Clifton-terrace, Swansea, of a son. SLOAN.-May 20, at Penrhiwgoch Cottage, Baglan, the wife of Mr. James A. Sloan, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. BASSETT—LONG.—May 22, at Clevcdon, by the Rev. Walter Long, M.A., Rector of Kellawavs, Wilts, uncle to the bride, Alexander Bassett, Esq., of Cardiff, eldest son of the Rev. Alexander Bassett, of Great Cheverell House Wilts, to Emma Mary, eldest daughter of the late John Long, Esq., of Dayuton House, in the same county. BRIDGES—HARRIS.—May 21, at St. Mary's Church, Car- ditf, by the Rev. W. L. Morgan, Yicar, Mr. W. Bridges, to Martha Harris. PAPLES—FOX.—May 21, at St. Mary's Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. W. L. Morgan, Vicar, Mr. William Paples to Sarah Foy. BEVAX-CONOVER.-Apiil 2(1, by the Rev. J. D. Fer. guson, Mr. George Bevan, eldest son of Mr. Geo. Bevao, Crockherbtown, Cardiff, to Miss Mary Conover, both of New Orleans, America. SCOTT—PARRY.—May 9. at Nolton Chapel, by the Rev. W. C. Edwards, A.M., Curate, Mr. George Scott, to Mrs. Eleanor Parry, both of Bridgend. WINSTON—PORTElt.—May 16, at Talywain Church, by the Rev, Thomas Blewitt, Mr. Thomas Winston, of the Abbrkwban Iron Works, Monmouthshire, to Emma, eldest daughter of Mr. l'orter, of the same place. BOW COT I PiwO.SSLR.—May 15, at Llanfillo, Breconshire by the Rev. T. Watkins, M.A., Rector of Llansaintfread, assisted by the Rev. J. Jones, Vicar of Broynllis, the Rev! WTm. Bowcott, to Elisabeth Annie, second daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Prosser, of Brecon. DEATHS. SADLER.-May 19, at Thomas Town. Merthyr Tydvil, Hephaihah, relict of Mr. William Sadler," late of Bristol, and thrlnerlvof London. JONES.—May 22, at Clifton, deeply lamented by his family, the Rev. Daviel J ones, for many years rect or of Tanteague aud Tredunnoek, in the county of Monmouth, aud formerly for eleven years curate of Trevethin. MIERS.—May 20, at YmspenHwcb, near Swansea, Richard Hill Miers, Esq., aged 51 years. JENKINS.—May 18. at Gr(-cnway, in the parish of Llancar- van, Mr. Edmund Jenkins, in the 70th year of his age. BAILEY.—May 16, at Nantvglo House, Jetsepli Capel, infant son at Henry Bailey, Esq. :a.OWDAGE,-May 12, at Risca, suddenly, Mrs. Harriet Bowdage, aged 51. FROST.—May 14, at Newport, Mr. Edward Frost, watch. maker, an old and much respected, inhabitant of that town aged 59. REED.—May 14, at Newport, aged 70, Mr. Samuel Reed; bookseller. Deceased was one of the oldest and most re- spected tradesmen in Newport. ALEXANDER.—May lt>, sudeionly. of disensc of the heart-, deeply regretted, Hdw. Birnian, sou of Abraham Alexander, Esq., of Park-street, Bristol. SYMONS.-May 18, at Chaddlewood House, Devon, aged 70^ Milly, relict of the late LIeut.-CoI. Svmons. and daughter of the late William Miles, Esq., of Manilla Hall, Clifton.
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Ho VAT. MOXI'OT'TII Mn.mA.-By the Lord-Lieut. of the I County nt' Monmouth; Tom Brook. Esq., t<> be Captain, vice Lewis Vnxetn-. In the Home of Commons, cm Tue.-dny, petitions wore pre- sente(I I)- Mr. niH-vyn, M.P., for Swansea, from several congre- gations 111 this county, in favour of the abolition of Church- rates. AccrnnxT.—On Wednesday mornmz last, a man named John Joncv, working in Mr. Hodies s ship-yard, in this port, wan seriously injured by x-iii,, crushed between two balks of timber. He was carried to the llllinuary, and his recovery is doubtful. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday evening, about half- past five o'clock, a lad n;inied Robert Willis, axed 1 a native of Southampton, and belonging to the brig Langollen, Capt. Kolwrt llii, of that port, fell into the hold of the vessel, whilst lie was in the act of putting down the hatches. He was immediately conveyed to the Inlirmary, but having received fatal injuries on the head, he died shortly afterwards. A bill brought in hy Mr. Kendall, Mr Robertes, and Mr. M. William proposes to enact that alter the 2Slth of September next all mines in England and Wales shall be rated to the re- lief of the poor, in like manner its coal mines. The Board of Guardians of the Cardiff' Union are about to petition the House of Commons in favour of it. Tin: LATE MUS. JAMFS LEWIS, OP CHOCKHEKBTOWN. -The grave had scarcely closed on the remains of the late Alderman Lewis, whose funeral we noticed a short time since, ere, in our orbituary of la!llt week, we recorded the death of his widow, Mrs. Lewis, who died on Thursday, and was buried at Llandaff on Tuesday last. Her directions respecting her funeral were strict complied with, and the members of the family alone attended. Mrs. Lewis's removal from this her earthly abode, has added another blank in the circle of her friends and acquaintances here. TnE BALLOT DIVISION.—Among the ayes (1t3H) in favour of Mr. Berkeley's motion for leave to bring in a bill to cause the votes of the electors of Great Britain and Ireland to he taken by ballot, were Colonel Clifford, Mr. Walter Collin, Mr. Llewellyn Dillwvn. Sir Benjamin Hall, Mr. W. S. Lindsay, Mr. C. It M. Taltiot, Mr. W. Price, Colonel C. Tynte, Mr. H. Berkeley, and Admiral Berkeley. Among the noes (218) Sir Joseph Bailey, Mr Crawshay Bailey, Mr. Octavius Morgan, Hon. R. H. Clive, Sir George Tyler, and Mr. W. Miles. IIOBBBKT AT LLANCAEVAS. — Between Wednesday and Thursday week last, while Mr. Wm. Griffiths and his wife were at chapel, some person or persons broke into his house through the thatch, and forced open a box and stole therefrom £15 10s. in money. A watch and other articles were in the box, but were not touched. As yet no traces of the guilty party have been discovered, but suspicion rests on a person in the village, as it is well known that it must be Home person who knew the premises and where the money was deposited. CRIMEAN MEDALS.—A notice of the distribution of the war medals to the officers, non-commissioned officers, and invalided and wounded soldiers returned from the war in the East, by her Majesty, appears in our fourth page. In less than an hour her Majesty distributed 500 medals to as many officers and men. Amongst the officers so presented with medals were Cornet Greatrex, 13th Light Dragoons; Captain Morgan, 17th Lancers (late); Captain Hichanl", Royal Artillery; and Lieut. Col. Berkeley, Scots Fnsileer Guards. Lieutenant E. H. Marsh, of the 34th Regiment, recently returned from the Crimea with the sick and wounded. The last-named officer is the son cr Major Marsh, of the 1st Devon, now in Newport barracks, amI brother of Captain II. G. Marsh, of the Bock, Bedwuilty, and 1st Soineiv"* GKAXI^VIKO TT.STI.UOMAL.— On Wednesday la-st, Mr. William Evans, of the Hayes, in this town, who has just retired from his profession as school-master, which he has successfully practised for nearly lifty years, during which time he has taught "the young idea how to shoot" it, many fami- lies in Carditf, and its vicinity, was presented with an elegant gold watch, seal and key, as a token of the subscribers' esteem and respect for him, as a teacher and an old inhabitant of the town. CAUTION.—Llandaff fair takes place on Monday next. Hereford fair, on Saturday last, was visited with a elever gang of pickpockets and sliarpers, anel as they escapetl without ap- prehension it is not improbable some of them may visit Llan- daftl A Mr. William Powell, of Lugwardine, was duped out of tl3 10s. Another farmer was victimized to the amount of X20 in the City Arms Hotel. THE COAL TRADE.—The coal trade of South Wales is at the present moment in a very flourishing state. There is not any tendency to a reduction in prices, and all the ports are full of shipping and vessels waiting their turn to load. Coal is now forwarded per the Hereford line to Liverpool, where it i,; shipped on board the ocean-going steamers, and there is every promise of a large amount of Welsh coal being ulti- mately sent to Liverpool and the north. CAKDIIF RACKS take place on Wednesday and Thursday next, over the new course at Ely, when, should the weather prove fine, a brilliant assemblage and excellent sport is ex- pected of the latter no doubt can be entertained from the entries which have taken place. The Cheltenham grand stand, which is capable of accommodating 700 persons comfortably, has been erected on the ground, and the course which has been laid out. with much care and judgment is in excellent order. The following horses are entered for the innkeepers' plate Boadicea, Master Horton, Tower, Cardiff Lass, Smithmoor, liobgill, Chollow Hoy, Alleborelio, Minerva, Go-away, Duet, Lina, Susannah, and Forest Queen. THE tiHoST DISCOVERED.—AU who delight in unravelling a mystery, or unmasking a cheat, will read this narrative with intense relish. It appears in the FAMILY FRIEND for June, which also contains the First Chapter of an Original Tale, charmingly written, entitled, Revenge." The other contents are most varied, readable, amusing, and instructive, forming a rich profusion of articles pf the highest merit, and most ab- sorbing interest. "A Trip to Paris," so pleasantly detailing (<tide April number), the ways of getting there cheaply, and with least trouble, is now brought elowu to a graphic description of the opening of the French Exhibition while a well-timed Memoir of Eugenic (the Empress) makes us fully acquainted with her antecedents apd career. We notice that the publishers have just brought out a racy medley of good things, under the fanciful title of IIODGE-PODGE on, How TO SIIOKTKX A LOYG JOURXKY." In it both Excursionists and Travellers possess an agreeable companion. The FAMILY FRIEND, price 2d.. post-free, 3d.; and HODGK-PODGE, price Is., are sold by Mr. Woodman, stationer, Cardiff; also by Ward and Lock, 158, Fleet-street, London. KHYMXKT RAILWAY.—A special meeting of this company was held on Monday, at the office, Great George-street, West- minster, to consider two bills now before Parliament; Mr. J. Boyle in the chair. The Solicitor read the heads of a bill to enable the company to extend their railway to the Taff Vale Railway, and to construct branch lines. On the motion of the Chairman, a resolution approving of the bill was earned. The heads of a bill to consolidate and amend the acts relating to the South Wales Railway Company, and to authorize the construction of new works, was read. On the motion of the Chairman, it was approved, and the meeting separated. A prospectus of the London and Great Western Colliery Company, for working collieries in South Wales, has appeared. The capital is £ tiO,(XX), none of which goes in payment of the lease to which shareholders have commonly been subject, the company, composed of men of business, having secured the lease on the payment of a royalty only on the coal produced. The mine has been tested by the company, and a vein of coal has been discovered which is recognized as a good household coal, and another nine foot vein of good steam coal, which is gHtarl in !*» WIMOU -wanted. The property is situated near Cardiff, and adjoining the South Wales Railway, so that a large inland traffic is expected by the company, as well as a demand for steam vessels and factories. CAUTION TO P ARENTs.-An inquest was held at the Guildhall on Friday evening, before Lewis Ileeoe, Esq., coroner, on the liody of William Robert Foster, a child about two years of age, the son of a tailor of that name residing in Sophia- street. From the evidence it appeared that in the afternoon the little fellow went into the yard at the rear of the house to play, and that shortly afterwards his aunt going out see for liim, she found him with his head in a pan abowC 18 indies deep, and containing only three and a half inches of water; on picking him up site carried him into the and a surgeon was sent for, but before his arrival the child died. Verdict- Accidentally drowned. POST OFFICE AT THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION IN PARIS. —The Postmaster General in London has received the follow- ing notice from the Director General of the French Post Office:— The Public is informed that a Post Office will be established in the Building of the Universal Exhibion in Paris for the time during which the Exhibition lasts. Natives of France and Foreigners residing in the neighbourhood of the Building, or obliged to spend the greater part of their time there, and persons who, at the time of their leaving home do not know where they shall fix their abode in Paris, may have their letters addressed to them at the Post Office at the Exhibition. These letters will be kept at the Office, and will be delivered to the persons to whom they are addressed, on the presentation of their pass- port, or of any other documents which may be sufficient to estabtish their identity. The letters should be directed as fol- lows,— 'A Monsieur, Bureau de Poste du Palais de ^Exposition Universelle, Paris."—Letters addressed to Exhi- bitors will be delivered in the same 'way; or, if the particular part of the Building in which the Exhibitor may be found is stated in the tlie address of the letter, it will be carried to that place by the letter carrier. < ST. JOHN'S VESTRY MEETING.—A vestry meeting of the [>arisliioners of St. John's, in this town, was held on Thursday ast, for the purpose of making a Church-rate to defray the jogfll expenses of the Church for the ensuing year. There were present, the Rev. Thomas Stacey (Chairman) C. C. Williams, Esq.; Messrs. Griffith Phillips, W Nell, J. Ewins, Evan Lewis, S. Strawson, G. Farmer, J. Grierson; and Messrs. W. L. Evans and John Williams (T.C.), Churchwardens. The notice calling the meeting having been read, Mr. Evans handed in his estimate of expenses, which amounted in round numbers to £ 130, which, it was said, a rate of 3Ad. in the pound would cover. It was proposed by C. C. Williams, Esq., and seconded by Mr. Griffith Phillips. that such rate should he granted. Mr. Grierson'objected to the making of a rate jpWncipally because it did not provide for an organist nor a clerk. Several present said it did for a clerk, and the Chairman said it did not for a sexton. Mr. Grierson continued It did not provide for all that was required. If it had met the views of the Chairman and Vestry, he had intended that a pew rent should have been substituted for a Church-rate, but in deference to the opinion of some who did not appear to like it, ha would not move any amendment. The originaljnotion was carried unanimously. In answer to Mr. C. C. Williams, Mr. Evans stated that the amount of the Churchwardens liabilities of the past year was ill 18. The voluntary contributions of the past year would be scarcely sufficient to pay the organist up to the 24th of June, and he did not see the slightest chance of being able to pay liim. He thought there might be £ 18 of the old rate collected, Mr. C. C. Williams requested the Churchwardens to get in the whole of the account, in order that they might ascertain exactly how much they were in debt. After this he would call a meeting, of a few gentlemen, in order to come to some arrangement as to paying off the debt. Mr. Evans having replied that he 1 would do as requested, the meeting separated. JDELAY OF THE DOWN LONDON MAIL.—On Tuesday morning last the down London mail did not arrive at Cardiff until 8.4.5. being four hours and forly-five ininules behind time. The delay was caused by a collision of the tram with a pilot engine on the Gloucester side of Chep- stow. Fortunately no serious injury was sustained. N PUBLIC SERVANT.—We understand that Geo. Vtuelch, the senior letter-carrier in the Cardiff post-office, lias resigned his situation in consequence of ill-health. Hil recent illnesses have caused him Utterly to espeud more in medical advice than the salary of his oince; and »• the Government makes no provitlioQ for perlion8 en- g*g*d in such branch of the. public service, we hope „ see a subscription set on foot, for the purpoa- of nublid* recognizing the eighteen years' service of the veteran more especially as during that time not a single coin, plaint has been made against him. CAUTION TO SHOPKEEPERS.—At an early hour on Sunday morning last, a burglarious attempt was made tc enter the shop of Mr. Jan Jonker, pawnbroker, and for. eign coin exchanger, Bute-dock road, by cutting a hole in the shutters, and breaking a pane in the window. The thieves were no doubt disturbed by the approach of l'ie police, as nothing was stolen. It is suspected that a of burglars are in the neighbourhood, shop, keepers will therefore do well to see that their premises are well secured every night. Near to the hole made Mr. Jonker had been in the habit of exhibiting a bowl of coin, but at the request of Mr. Stockdale, superintendent of police, he Ilad removed it. CARDIFF BUARD OF HEALTH. — Yesterday ^Friday) was the day foe holding the .usual foitnightly meeting of this Board. Eleven a.m. is the hour of meeting, but at twenty minutes pagtf the following gentlemen only being in attendance, and not sufficient to form a quorum, the meeting was adjourned :-The Mayor, David Lewis, Est| Mr. Alderman Vachell; Metsrs. Batchelor, W. Alexander, Griffith Phil|ipg> and D. Jotham. The Sur- veyor produced a plan of drainage of Bute-town, sent in by Ihe Trustees of the MarqUesg 0f Bute. The Clerk repotted that the solicitor to the Alias Assurance Com- pany, of whom the Board are borrowing the monpy 101 drainage, would be in town on Friday, and the Majoi stated that a choir, at Merthyr, had applied tohiln for tilt. use of the Grand Assembly Koom. COWBRIDGE. THE SCAD OR MANGE IS •SIIEEP.—A preliminary meet ing of landowners and holders, and others interested in the breed of sheep, was held on Tuesday last, at the Bear Hotel in this town, pursuant to public notice given, on which occa- sion George Montgomery Traherne, Esq., presided. The meet' ing was held for the purpose of taking into consideration the expediency ot forming an association for the protection of the Hocks in the neighbourhood, depastured on the commons from a disease, unfortunately prevalent, known as the scab or mange. After the subject had been discussed it was resolved hat a public meeting should be held on the 12th of June next, -o take into consideration the best means of carrying out the 'xistnig laws passed for the prevention ot the spread of this tsease, and to form an association for that purpose. A com- ulttee was appointed to carry- out these views, and after a vot< thaill-is to the Chairman the meeting separated, The resyla P^d appear m our
THE LATE HEW W. JONES. <
THE LATE HEW W. JONES. < The funeral of the above late inuch-respecteid English Baptist Minister, of this town, took place on Tuesday afternoon tn.-tt, at three o'clock, and was most numerously attended. His worship the Mayor of the h-trougli, David Lewis, Esq., the whole of the ministers of the different dissenting congregations in Cardiff, together with the members of his flock, and a large number of Baptist ministers from the surrounding towns, were present, nearly the whole of whom were clothed in deep mourning. A vast number of the inhabitants, of all denomi- nations, also attended to pay t heir last token of respect to one who was universally beloved by both churchman and dissenter. Xot withstanding that an immense c mcourse followed the corpse to th" place of intertneur—;i brick vault, nine feet deep, in the burial-ground attached to the chapel, in St. Mary-street -by the very excellent arrangements of the committee, who had secured the services of the police, the chapel was not over- crowded: the ministers and members of the congregation were first admitted, and then the public until every seat was occu- pied, after which the gates were closed. The solemn services commenced with the He v. Andrew G. Fuller, deceased's fello-.v-labourer, giving out one of Dr. Watts's Hymns, composed on the death and burial of a saint, the first verse of which is— Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's aliirins ? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus seuds To call them to his arms." The Ilev. Enoch Price, of Cowbridge, next read the last chapter of Revelations and offered up prayer, after which was sung hymn Mo, by Barbauld, on the death of the righteous, commencing with How blest the righteous when he elies When sinks a weary soul to rest, How mildly beam the closing eyes, How gently heaves the expiring breast!" The Rev. Thomas Thomas, principal of Pontypool College, next preached in English, from I Thess. iv., 18. — Wherefore comfort one another with these words." In the course of his introduction, Mr. Thomas remarked that he scarcely knew how to collect his scattered thoughts, for his mind was filled with so many recollections of a long-continued connection— five and thirty years-.with their departed friend. It occurred to him, and he found on enquiry that lie was correct, that there were only three or four members of that flock present who were members of it when William Jones first became ite pastor, and on them the grey hairs had long since appeared, and the almond tree had flourished," After very ably spiritualising his subject, shewing the happy state of the blessed, and that the Christian did not sorrow like those with- out hope, Mr. Thomas, said referring to deceased,—he knew Christ very early in life. At thirteen or fourteen years of age he made i profession of religion, and walked in a manner worthy his high vocation. His, too, was a long and honourable, and faithful, ministerial course he began to preach when about 16 years of age, and continued to do so until the day of his death his Moth year. He was a diligent, assiduous, active, and laborious servant of God. He died crowned with honour and glory-he died in arms-he died a victor-aiid sewed the: crown ot glory and the palm of victory which he now wore in the presence of God and of his holy Angels. Mr. Thomas concluded a very able discourse bv ex- exhorting likhc.u-t.-ii to copy the example of their lamented pastor. J>. Di-EVamij Vorftrliy3yryn, next prcachcd ill Welsh, after which the (524 hymn was sung, descriptive of the state of the dhembodied, and the corpse was carried to the grave. After the iiterment, the Rev. A. G. Fuller delivered an ora- tion in Englsh, and the Rev. Daniel Jones, of Tongwynlais, an address in Welsh, and the proceedings concluded with prayer by tie Rev. John Jones, of Maesteg. The folloving is an abstract of the Rev. A. G. Fuller's ad- dress at thegruve :—" This is the crisis of death. The grave was the eleph of the humiliation of Jesus -thence began His triumphs Jut, when He ascended, what is it but that He first descended. This, also, is the one of all the conditions of death which suggests the resurrection and triumph of the believer. We came hither to take our final look, not at the dead, but at the inclic;tio;i of what is within—at the case containing the case of w«at once was an intelligent soul. When we can no longer dis:em the loved tokens of the living soul, the eye that speaks, no- listen to the living voice, we fondly cling to the cold, marbe body—voiceless, eyeless, lifeless. When this is no longer o be seen, we bestow the longing look at the casket: when the -hole is not visible, a portion of it as seen down the narrow sids of the tomb auel who, looking into that narrow abode wliih holds all that remains of him with whom lie has gone to tit house of God in company, does not say to himself— He shallrise again But what a chasm is that over which the imagination leaps, as it pictures to itself this glorious event! Vhat a history the world is vet destined to ex- perience efore that day And how God-like does that spirit become \hich can think of a thousand years as one day! Often ha it been my lot to stand by my brother as he has triumphntly anticipated this triumph for and with his friends who hav slept in Jesus, and as he calmly anticipated himself I -lidiii,-Iown' (as he was wont to say) ',into the vale of death.' Happy tey who will share his triumph. But what a meeting will thatbe—the teacher and the taught, the pastor and the flock-a the bar of Cod those to whom his voice bore no tidings I" mercy but a mere accustomed sound, and those to whom i was the welcome echo of God's choicest blessings. Let us Iten once more to his voice-it issues from the tomb He beig dead yet speaketh.' May we meet him before God with jo;and not with grief. Amen." CARDIFF COUNTY COURT. His Lnour, Thomas Falconer, Esq., held hili usual monthly sitting jr this district on Thursday and Friday. The cause list waiunusually heavy, there being 7 insolvencies, 4 ad- joumedases, 11 unsatisfied judgments, and 168 plaints, but none ofhese were of interest to any but the parties con- cerned,!xcept the following case which attracted some at. tention- DR. PRICE r. CLIVE. This ,-as a replevin brought by William Price. Esq., sur- geon, oGraig Alfa, near Pontypridd in this county, surgeon, ugainstthe defendant Lady Harriet Clive. Mr. Tripp ap- pfare<ttr the plaintiff, and Mr. Salmon for the defendant. BY t, evidence it appeared that the plaintiff kept a number ot goat to the alleged annoyance and injury of owners of proper! which happened to be in the immediate vicinity of the paare in which they were kept. Graig Vach a plantation belongs to the defendant adjoining this field, and through the depdatious committed therein by the goats had been most niateriiy injured steps were taken to abate the nuisance but in vairand on the 6th of March last 44 of plaintiffs goats being tind in the plantation, were driven to the Caerphilly pound on the 10th the goats were replevied. The defendant had to uimence the case, and in addition to the "hove facts, evidenc was given to shew that the goats had been seen en- tering, >me over a wall six feet Jligh, and others over a stile betwecfour and five feet high, access to the plantation being gainodv crossing a field in the occupatiou of defendant's tenantidward Lewis,' which lay between it and plaintiff's land; r the purpose of driviug the goats out again, a hole was onol to be made in the will that they had jumped over. Thoiaiutilf was examined iu support of his own case, to prove fit he saw the goats get into Lewis's field from his own door, id that they were at ouce followed and driven by four person wboui he recognised as John Morgan and others in the dmdant s employ; that the goats were driven into the plantam through a hole in the wall, and afterwards im- pound.. In >ss-exainination, he stated, that in addition to his goats, he kt between two and three hundred pigeons. On being askedhe hour he saw the goats driven, he said, he did not keep .vatch or a clock, as he could tell the time very well by the a and the stars, and people who came to him did not wanto look at a watch to cure a pain in their stomachs. Thetind many similar answers created considerable laughter in Crt. T1 judge commented on the improbability of the story set up lthe plaintiff, and said his opinion was that the defen- dantwitnesses had given the true state of the case. Jvrement for defendant, whose object being only to abate the usance, claimed merely nominal damages. THE MILITIA. .Grand Review of the Royal Glamorgan Light In- fsiiy Militia tool place in this town, on Thursday on the training giomui iu the paik,- behind the CardiH Als Hotd, Tie corps were iuspected by Sir Josin- Cite, C.B., K.II., Itispecliug-generalof ihe Monmouth ar;South Walts listiict, accompanied by his Aid-de- op, Captain Pa ish. The men mustered at ten o'clock a a few minutes before eleven the General made his clearance on th, ground, and the review commenced, •"veraI canines vere on the field, and a spiirtklin-* of b ladies and gentlemen of the neighbourhood,"the "atber, although fine for field movements wearing a reatening aspect, and a searching south-east wind blow- £ at the time, nodoubt keeping many away who othei- se would have bien present. Major Wood was the ieer in cOlllmand in the absence of the Colonel. Kemeys irnte, Esq.. M.r. and Lieut.-Colonel Wheatley. Colonel KemeysTynte, M.P., was prevented taking e command at tie inspection, by being summoned to a eeting of the supioriers of Lord Paloierstou's Govern- ent at Downing.Jreet, at one o'cock.and huvjng after. ards to attend the House of Cocnumis in CttnonuetHe Mr. Disraeli's nptiou at six o'clock the same evening. The dty'a pioce«lings were tulivaned by the band! tw numbering 20perlormers, and it is with much plea- ire we bear testiuony to the rapid improvement they ive mad* in theii profession, under the instructiou of eir talented baudmaster, Mr. R'dd)e-farex?eedinB Jblic expectation-some of them having only had four eekk* tuition, and he others not more than six weeks. heir performancea of the slow mlirchu in which the) itroeluced c. Parlan pour la Syrie" and "Red White id Blue," were modi admired, as also two quick steps I olle of which "}nuic J.aurie" WIIS bletllled. They ppeared in their tfw uniform, which had only been ;ceived that moruiif—cream-ce.loured tunic coats iiim- led with blue—whJh formed a pleusing contrast to the id frocks of their 'brethren in aims." The precision lid truly soldier-lie manner in which the corps went trough their moveieuts was tbe theme of pruise- i ta), more would btsuperfluous after t^« very high and eservilig ccunplimet paid to them by the gallant reneral, who addresed them at the close of the review, I report of which appais below. The first parade loveraents of the corps were to larch I)Iitit in slow ud quick time, and in column at uarter distdnce. Thy were. then put through the fol- ,wing evollitionli I 1. Advance by doule column of sub-divisions from Jie centre. 2. Form line on thttwo centre sub-divisions. 3. From the right o companies, pass by thiees to the ear, their right shouler forward. 4. Foim line on threading division. 5. Change front 01 the right flank company, left hrown back. 6. Manual and platon exercise. 7. Advance by divttims from the right. 8. Fornt square on t e leading divisioo, 9. Re-form column 10. Change front b; lie wheel, and countermarch of lub-divisions round tecentre. 11. Column take grutd to the left. 12. Deploy on No.. 13. Change front o light flank company, left thrown or ward. 14.. Form open cohnn, right in front. 15. Left wheel intoine. 16. Advance—genesl 84lute. 17. Advance by eliviions from the right. The review conclued with the men being formed into square "on leadiriuliviaion." The General then ad. dressing them said If there are any men who have complaints to mak, let them step out and they shall be beard." No one sswering, the gallant officer turning to the Major, addreed him as follows "M IIjor Wood, (thing can be more soldier-like than the appearance of jur corps this day I am very highly grutitied, and it doebotb yourself, the officers, and non- commissioned offics, infinite credit, but there is one feature which is f, more creditable than your soldier- like appearance, al that is your exemplary conduct in quarters. It does ou infinite credit to find that I have not had a single Ceft Martial from your corps, which is the only instance the kind that has occurred in the District. This is 3t only gratifying to you, but must also be so to Joufrhmds, and will no doubt induce many to enroll thdselves with you, so that your regi- luent will shortly lmber 800 strong, instead of 300 as it present. I havheen highly gratified at what I have saen, and shall ma! a most favourable report of you to the Coromander-injief." The review.bein now concluded, the men marched Four a-breast into tl town, and were then dismissed. The lnspectitig-Oieral afterwards visited the hospital, the stores, and the (terty.room and after minutely ill- tpectingthe same, tcether with the books, &c., expressed himself in terms oLhe highest approbation iu every ilepaitmeut connect with the regiment. Mg_ ■
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TOJTTHKVAIL.—Onteturday last, the members of the Benefit Society held Jir fifth anniversary at the house of Mr. Samuel Smith, d Cow Tavern, near Tonyrevail, and walked in procession, eceded by the Cymmer brass band, to the Methodist ChapeKhere a sermon was delivered on the occasion by Mr. Morg Jones. They returned, and the state of the funds of the stty being- read tv the company, gave MtWiavtiw t9 all its jOlNg,
CARDIFF POUCE.—THURSDAY.
CARDIFF POUCE.—THURSDAY. [Before his Worship the Major, D. Lewis, Etiq., J. Batchelor, Esq., ex-Mayor.] Margaret Evans and Rachael Davies were charged wilfull) urelJklllg the windows of the Horse and Gr public-house, Womanby-street, whilst in a state of toxication. Jane Morgan wife of John Morgan, the landlor tbe hou*e, depng»d Ou TurscUy night last the de (bints c.ime to our bou^e, and Rnchel Davies asked f pint ot heer, which I refused. The of a candleptick and threatened to strike my hushd who put her out. She broke the windows with band. Tbe other defendant did nothing; she was sol Rachel Daties wss reprimanded, and ordered to pay the squares of glass she had bioken, and the other t fendaut was dismissed. John ltees, an aged and filthy looking individual, w charged with being helplessly drunk. Prisoner, w said he had never been in custody before, was fined 58.' William Hopkins, engine-driver, charged with beil drunk, was also fined 5g. Ellen Donovan was charged with obstructing ti thoroughfare in Bute-street, and using obscene and di gusting language, on Monday nixht last. P.C. Dyk proved that she had ten or fifteen sailors round her, ne the American Eagle, Bute-street. She was rather tl worse for drink. Discharged with a caution. Klixa Turnerwas charged with obstructing the thorougl fare in Bute-street, at unseasonable hours. Committi for a month. Sarah Hurman and Sarah Rug, two gaily dressed git from Bristol, was charged by P.S. Sheppard with ol structing the thoroughfare in Bute-street. The cai was remanded for a few days to give them an opportunil to return to Bristol. Thomas Wall, a convicted thief, was charged t P.S. Sheppard, with wandering about the docks late c Wednesday night last, for unlawful purposes. The pr soner, who had only been released from gaol on the pre vious day, in answer to questions from the bench, said t was a native of Birmingham. He was eventually set to the Workhouse, to afford him an opportunity of f4 trieving his character; and he was cautioned as to h conduct there, where, he was informed, that he shoui have enough to eat and drink, provided he worked it dustriouely. SERIOUS CIUROB OF ASSAULT.—James Searleand Wm. Searle were brought up, having been remanded from Monday, on the following charge:- Margaret Morgan deposed; On Sunday evening last, I heard a cry of Murder" in my house, in Christina- street. I went into the room fo ask what was the mat- ter. \V il.iam f^earle struck me down, and before I had time to get up, James Searle kicked me. William Searle took hold of the hair of my head, and kicked me. William Srarle then pulled me out by my hair into the pasiage. James Searle said, "Kick her." They con- tinued to ill-u>e me, and at last William Searle threw me iuto the cellar of my house, and I became insensible. Cross-examined by Mr. Bird I keep a bad house in Christina-street. I have been brought up here several times for assault. The prisoners, and four girls, and myself were drinking in our house on Sunday. We had several gallons of beer. There was a row in the house about 2s. 6d., which William Searle had given to a young woman and wanted to have back again. She refused to restore it, and that, was the origin of the row. They were drinking in the house for about eleven hours on Sunday. M. A. Bennett deposed that on Sunday night she heard a cry of i%iur(ler" in Ntari,,iret ..Ilorg:iii'm liou,e, On entering, she saw the defendants beating the com- plainant. The remainder of the evidence was a repeti. tion of that which appears in Monday's police report, in our fourth page. Cross-examined I have lived in Christina-street six mouths. Between ten and eleven o'clock. on Sunday morning, I saw the defendants paoli our house; I asked them where they were going to. They came to the house, and remained there all day. SlIrah Jane Owen, another inmate of the house, de- posed to having seen the assault as described, and added that she was also struck in the face and ill-used. Saw Wm. Searle take the complainant by the hair of her head and throw her into the cellar. 1 have lived at complaiu- ani's house about three weeks. I get my living by walk- ing there are five girls in complainant's house. Wit- nellll then explained the cause of the disturbance. Her evidence was chiefly a repetition of that giveu by the other witnesses. Mr. Bird addressed the bench at some length in ex- tenuation of the assault. He also pointed out several contradictions in the evidence of the witnesses. The men unfortunately entered this house at the solici- tation of one of the lodgers. They were both married men, and their wives were at the time this occurred ab- sent in Devonshire on a visit to some frieuds. They had hitherto borne good characters, and they had been locked up since Monday. William Searle was fined 50s. or in default six weeks' imprisonment and James Searle, 40s., or five weeks' imprisonment. CHARGE OF PERJURY. (Before his Worship the Mayor, D. Lewis, Esq., and C. C. Williams, Esq.) John Morgan was brought up. on a warrant granted on the application of Dr. Price, of Treforest, a gentleman well known in this couuty from bin eccentricities in dress, charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury at the Cardiff County Court, held on the 18th inst. This case was adjourned from the morning until half-past one o'clock. Dr. Price, who was the prosecu- tor, conducted his own case. Mr. Salmon appeared on behalf of the defendant. The raport of the trial from which this case asose will be found in another column. Dr. Price having opened his case, The first witness examined was Mr. Arthur Owen Davies, who deposed I live at Dowlais, and am a land and mineral surveyor by profession. I have followed that profession for 25 years. I remember having received a message from Dr. Price on Monday last. Ou Wednes- day I came down to G.llyhigvadhid. I received instruc- tions to fix certain points. I took certain bearings, and began at Gellyhigvadhid. A person standing at the window in Dr. Price's house at Gellyhigvadhid could see the upper stile, marked A in the map produced, and might sae any one passing over the stile, or could even see a white stone on the stile. The stile referred to could not be seen from a place marked with a trident. The bench here objected to these detail, which evi- dently had not the remotest bearing upon the present case. It was desirable, to sate waste of time, that Dr. Price should confine himself to the immediate charge. Dr. Price contended that although the present evidence might appear irrelevant, they would find that it had a bearing upon the case when the other witnesses were heard. Examination resumed; The wall and coping at the gap on the Graigfach liide is 4ft. 8in., and not 5ft. 9in., as sworn. The breadth, length, and dimensions of the stile in every particular point of view were next given with tedious minuteness. Mr. Langley, the clerk of the county court, was next examined, and proved the legal holding of the court, producing the official documents with the decision of the judge, which appear* in another columi.. 1 )t! .,1/J e ~u unccuug examinee): i am a labourer, in the service of Dr. Price. It is my business to attenil to ihe goats. I have lately seen them upon the Graigfach lands, which belong to Edward Lewis. They were in the habit of going to the laud over a fence. Once they uet on the Graigvach land, there is nothing to preveut tiem going to HeniyKvan Prosser'slanci and from thence to Lady Clive's plantation. I have been in the habit of driving them out of Lady Clive's plantation I have done so lately. When I drive them out, it is not iiecessary to throw down the wall; I could drive them over a brook, and over a stile in Lady Clive's property, It was unne- cessary to pull the wall down. I have measured that portion of the wall not thrown down. [The height was here shown by sticks which were cut to correspond with the height of the fence and stile.J It was easier for the goats to go over the stile than over the gap, through which they were driven. The stile was thirteen inches lower than the gap. I was working on the day in ques- tion, when Dr. Price came, with his daughter Morganwg, to me. I saw the goats. I could see the gap iu the wall from Dr. Price's house. I saw Edward Lewis on a field above Dr. Price's house on the morning of the day when the goats were impounded. That was the only time I saw him on that day. I am certain that I saw him that day. I spoke to him. Edward Morgan, the prisoner, was the leading man, or gaffer, on the day in question. Wheu I saw Edward Lewis by himself. I also saw the goats being taken to pound by three persons. Evan Miles examined: I am assistant surgeon to Mr. Price, and live at Gellyhigvadhid. I attended the last County Court at Cardiff, on tJie I8th inst. The first wit- ness examined was John Morgan. He gave his evidence in in W dilh. The prisouer John Morgan is the person w he was then sworn, I remember bearing John Morgan tie- pose on oath that he Wua watching the goats on the 6th March, aud saw them go over the stile to Lady Clive's plantations, He said they made a running jump, and some went over the wall, and some over the stile; that they made a gap in the wall to drive them out, as there was no other way to drive them out; that John Lloyd John Lewis, Isaac Cosslett, and himself, drove them out. ''l:T I n net, ne Wali usked if Edward Lewis was present, he said No." When the question was asked a second time, he said that he (Lewis) was not present, as he was .11 in bed. He also said that Price's fence was lower than the other fence. John Morgau further said that the goats might have walked over the wall. I remember a part of the evidence because it was contradictory aud was impressed on my mind. Cross-examined by Mr. Salmon I have been assistant surgeon to Mr. Price siuce 1846. I was a collier pre- viously (laughter), I am not a member of the Royal College of Surgeons nor a licentiate of Apothecaries. hall. I could hear every word that Morgan said when he was examined. William Richards examined I live in Treforest, and am a haulier. I remember when Dr. Price's goats were taken into pound. I saw the goats being taken from Lady Harriet Clive's plantation. I was in a cart at the time. I could see Graigvach very well from the place where I was. I could see some of the goats coming down, and the men in the field who were going towards the plantation. I could see the stile and the gap between the stile and the dingle. This witness's evidence was chiefly corroborative of the evidence giten by.other wit- nesses. The fence between Price's property Ind Graig- vach is defective. I heard John Morgan examined in the court. He swore that Dr. Price's fence is lower than that of Lady Harriet Clives-Lttdy Harriet's fence was five feet to the coping, and eight inches coping that Dr. Price's fence wall was lower in every part than Lady Clive's new fence wall-that the top of the quarry on Graigvach land sloped to the top of Dr. Price's fence wall, and that the goats cuuld walk on the top of the wall to the wood.—that Edward Lewis, the tenant of Graigvach, was not in the field with Edward Coslett driving the goats to the gap that had been made in the new fence wall-tbat Edward Lewis was ill that day in bed and that the gap in the wall was made to let the goats out of the plantation as there was no other way out. Dr. Price deposed: On the 6th March, I was on the look-out and saw three persons on the angle of the late Mrs. Mathews's plantation on Prosser's laud, where it aeljoius Mr. Clive's property and Lord Dynevor's wood I saw them from my cottage and Gellyhigvadhid, where I* had a still better view. I saw the goats between Dye per- sons who were driving them. I saw them entering into the plantation. I saw one of them mounting the fence. I was accompanied by my daughter. I went towards them, and saw more than half being driven into the plantation through the gap which had been made about half way between the stone stile and a deep ravine, where the property of Lady H. Clive and Lord Dynevor joins. The goats were driven into the plantation, and out again instantly by John Morgan and others. 'these men were driving them towards Graigvach. That the goats walked over the quarry on my land to Lord Clive's plan- tation. I saw the goats go to Lewis's field. The gap was made before the goats went through it. I could see the gap from my house. They drove the goats through the gap. The wall near the fence was repaired with brushwood some time ago it has not been touched within the last few weeks. Thomas Thomas deposed I saw a gap in the wall on the day on which the goats were impounded. I cannot say whether it was made before or after the goats were int. pounded. We give merely an outline of the evidence, as Dr. Prjce i»si»tw4 PI» going iuto de{*iU wbtch had littig OF uo i reference to the immediate question at issue and the b-ncli, although they constantly objected to the irrelevant evidt-nce, heaid the c.ise with exemplary patience. Dr. Price applied for a remand, to enable him to secure the attendance of a witness wlio^e evidence, he alleged, was important. That witness wall unable 10 attend from indisposition. He was also indisposed to attend, being a tenant of Lady Clive. Mr. William*: I reilly think, that no ci.se has been made out which would justify our intei frrence. The charge is for wilful and corrupt peijury, an.I I don't think that the evidence has borne that charge 01\;1. The mayor coincided with this view he did not thiuk that the charge was substantiated.