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HER MAJESTY'S TOUR TO THE…

TAFF VALE RAILWAY—SBFT. 5.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

THB CARDIFF & MERTHYR GUARDIAN…

CARDIFF AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD.

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CARDIFF AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD. THE SHIPPING TRADE OF THIS PORT is somewhat more active than it has been since the strike; a large number of vessels have arrived during the last three weeks, still there are great complaints of the dullness of the coal trade, more especially that of house-coal, consequently the price has rece- ded not only in this port, but also in Newport and at Port Talbot. The price of steam coal has also been reduced very considerably since the conclusion of the war. The selling price then was lis. per ton, whereas it is now only 9s. The iron trade also labours under great depression, although we may say that signs are not wanting of some slight improvement at the present time; and although we cannot report an extraordinary increase in our exports, or in the amount of labour at the present moment fully employed, yet there are a few facts which seem to indicate that some of the iron masters are only waiting for a slight revival of trade to put forth all their energies to make this district what it naturally is, and what it has hitherto proved to be, the main outlet of South Wales. Many improvements are being made in several of the iron works, so that the iron masters will shortly be prepared to turn out more finished iron than ever they did before; thus it seems we are only now waiting for the com- pletion of the preliminaries which are being made in some countries on the Continent tof Europe and in India, to have the demand, especially for railway iron, as brisk as it has 'ever been. Freights are still very low, and difficult to be obtained; the number of orders coast ways being very limited. The Bishop of London and family are on a visit to the Bishop of Llandaff, on their way to Tenby. The Newtown Wesleyan Chapel was on Sunday evening last lighted with gas. CARDIFF WATER WOKKS.—At the annual meeting of this company a dividend of 7 per cent. per annum was declared. A TRIP TO IRELAND. The Osprey steamer leaves Cardiff to-morrow morning (Saturday) for Cork, at eight o'clock. A SCHOOLMISTRESS IS WANTED for the Cardiff Union Workhouse. Applications must be sent in on or before the 18th.—See Advt. ELECTION AUDITOR.—Mr. John Lloyd has been again appointed Election Auditor for the county, by the High Sheriff Henry Lewis, Esq. GLAMORGANSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—Our county society holds its annual meeting at Cowbridge, as usual, on Tuesday, the 28th inst.— See advt. THE GASOMETER.—The repairs to the large gasometer at the Cardiff Gas Works—one of the largest in the kingdom- were completed on Friday last, seven weeks from the day of the explosion, and is now again in use. COGENT REASONING.- Q. Why is Smitt in Wheat no longer the dread of the Farmer? A. Because he has a certain, and cheap preventive in the use of Cooper's," celebrated Wheat Dressing! CARDIFF CORN MARKET.—Four hundred and sixteen qrs. and two bushels of wheat were sold in onr market during th e week ending Saturday last, and the average price per quarter was dE3 3s. 4id., or 5s. 5d. per bushel. CARDIFF AND BURNHAM.—The Talicsin steamer makes a to-and-fro trip between Cardiff and Burnham to-morrow (Saturday), leaving Cardiff at half past eight o'clock in the morning, and Burnham at six in the evening. THE MILITIA,-The Glamorgan Light Infantry Militia wiff assemble for training at Cardiff, on Tuesday, the 28lh instaut, and the Glamorgan Artillery Militia on the same day, at Swansea. Our active Diocesan (accompanied by the Countess Caroline of Dun raven, Rev. John Hanling-, &c., &c.), went on Wednes- day last (the 8th) to open the Church at Caldecott, near Chepstow, restored by the munificence of the Rev. Edward T. Williams, the incumbent, and some members of his family. The 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Foot, commanded by Lieut.- Colonel Robert Bruce, sailed on the 26th ult. from Malta to Corfu, and are now performing quarantine in H.M.S. Urgent. This well-disciplined Battalion are to be stationed either at Corfu or Cephalonia. NICELY CAUGHT.— A man named Robert Ballard induced the wife of Mr. William Ridley, contractor, to give him her husband's watch, upon some false pretences, on Monday. He, however, remained away one day, when lie was apprehended by the county police and taken to Penarth, from which place he had decamped. ACCIDENT.—A butcher named James Parker, while at work at the public slaughter-house yesterday (Thursday) was se- riously injured in the face. He was engaged at the windlass in I hauling up a carcass of beef, when the handle gave way and struck him as above. He was at once conveyed to his house, and medical assistance was soon obtained. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday last, an Irish youth, named Daniel Macarthy, whilst employed in waiting on some masons at a house in the course of erection near Plucca-Iane, acciden- tally fell from the scaffold, and received such severe internal injuries that death terminated his sufferings in the Infirmary, on Tuesday night last. MORE LOST WATCHES.—Information has been given at the station of the loss of watches at Ely race-course, by a nephew of Daniel Morgan, miner, John Dobbin, railway po- liceman, and Mr. John Williams, grocer, of the Hayes. It is evident from the above, and from the list of lobberies already published, that the light-fingered gentry at the course plied their vocation with some degree of success. A LAD DROWNED.—An inquest was held on Monday even- ing last, at the New Towu-hall, before Lewis Reece, Esq., coroner, on the body of Daniel Morgan, of Newbridge, who was found on Saturday in the old canal, near Mr. Powell's yard. He had been working at the barges there, but no cause could be assigned for the situation of the body. A verdict of Found Drowned was returned. NEWTOWN BAPTIST Clf XPEL.-Tliis new place of worship in Godfrey-street,Newtown, was opened on Wednesday evening last, on which occasion a tea meeting was held, at which up- wards of 100 persons were present. The Revs. R. T. Venal and N. Thomas, and other ministers, addressed the audience. It is intended to hold a Sunday School in the building morn- ing and afternoon, and preaching is to take place every Sunday evening. SHIP ROBBERIES.—On Friday night last, the ship Cistern, Capt. Waynard, lying in the West Bute Dock, was entered by some of the thieves who live on plunder in the neighbourhood, and a pair of boots, a Guernsey jacket, a brown yest, and a black cap were stolen.—On Sunday night, the ship Caroline, lying in the same dock, was also plundered of a hwge quantity of seamen's apparel, belonging to Thomas White, James Toons, and another, all sailors belonging to the vessel. SERIOUS Loss. — On Tuesday last, Mrs. Elizabeth Greening, of Crichton-street, informed the police that while she was in the post-office she lost her purse, which contained two sovcr- pigns, six halt-sovereigns, one shilling, a gold keeper, four or five sixpences, and two or three pieces of foreign coin. She was unable to say whether she lgft the nurse on the counter, or whether her pocket was picked during the time she remariip.l in the office. NEW CHURCH.— e are informed that it is in contempla- tion to erect a new church at the docks, in the parish of St. Mary, and that the trustees of the Marquis of Bute have, with tIfut liberality which always distinguishes them, given the piece ot land for a site opposite to Rothsay-terrace. The church is to be a beautiful structure; the plans and designs are to be made by the architect of the estate, at the sole expense of the Marchioness of Bute, who, with her usual generosity, hesitated not to comply with the petition of the tradesmen at the Docks, who applied for the above-named site. SUPPLY OF WATER TO PENARTH.—The Cardiff Water Works Company are about to supply the Grange and Penarth with water, and are now constructing reservoirs for that purpose. At the former place the population, in some cases, have been obliged tg t^liq water from ponds and ditches for domestic use; and at the latter some fauijlies have paid as much as 2s. per week tor clean water. ROBBERY NEAR NEWBRIDGE.—On Sunday last, a lad named James Savage, a servant in the employ of Mr. James Jenkins, fanner, near Newbridge, absconded from his service, taking with him the sum of dM 12s. 6d., the property of his master. BRISTOL EYE HOSTITAL, Loot-rit MVPBLIN-STRF.ET.— Founded A.D. 1810. Admission Days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from half-past eleven to one. Number of patients attending this week, 140 fresh cases, 17. Surgeon, Dr. Bartley. NEWPORT DOCKS.—There is at present a large area of vacant water in the new dock, while the old one is but partially filled with shipping. Trade is very heavy. The hydraulic cranes, | and machinery are nearly ready for work, and it is asserted that they will afford great facilities for the loading and discharging of cargoes. SWANSEA TOWN COUNCIL.-At the usual monthlv meeting of the Swansea Town Council, to be held on Friday next, among other business proposed to be transacted will bo to receive a letter of resignation, as alderman of the borough, from Starling Benson, Esq., anct enter into such Resolutions thereon as may be deemed expedient." «;• THE HARVEST IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE.—Harvest opera- tions in this county may be said to be ended, and on the whole the crops are good and have been got in in prime condi- tion. Within the last fortnight, however, the potato disease has Reappeared, and it is feared the yield will be below an average. Other green and root crqps are looking well. The apple crop is light. TONGWINLAIS.—The new market, recently erected on land belonging to C. C. Williams, Esq., Mayor of Cardiff, from plans supplied by Mr. John Williams, builder, has already proved a greht boon to the inhabitants of the above place. The at- tendance is rapidly increasing every Friday, which is the market-day. The exports of coals for the month of July, from the Severn I ports (including Bristol, Cardift'^wansea, Newport, Llanelly, Port Talbot, Neath, and St. Davids') were 142,461 tons. In the corresponding month of last year the exports amounted to 152,302 thus showing a decrease, in 1858, of 9,841 tons. THE POTATO CROP.—Around Canton and the city of Llan- daff, we noticed on Tuesday the raising of some excellent pota- toes, in one field of which it was difficult to find a diseased root. The labourers engaged remarked that where the disease had really assailed the crop, considerable damage had been done, but they could name only one instance of this character, the crop generally in the district being a good one and above the average. BANKRUPT.—At Bristol Bankruptcy Court, on Friday, the case of John Jones, Aberavon, in this county, beerhouse-keeper and farmer, was called on. The bankrupt, who had been confined for two years and three months in Cardiff Gaol previous to the filing of his petition, has been unwell since his discharge, and unable to prepare his accounts. The last ex- amination was, therefore, further adjourned, with the consent of the assignees, till the 1st October. DEATH OF A FATHER IN SAVING HIS SON'S LIFE.-Two sons of the owner of the brigantine Snowdrift/ of Prince Edward's Island, were amusing themselves on Sunday last in a vessel at Port Talbot, when one of them unfortunately fell over the boat side into the Float. The father happened to be on deck at the time, and seeing his son in his perilous situation, he jumped overboard, and in trying to save his son lost his own life. The body was picked up by means of grapplings In about an hour's time. The deceased was a native of Bath AN ARCADE FOR CARDIFF.-Mcssrg. James and Price, builders, have this week completely razed the old house in St. Mary-street, lately occupied by Miss Thomas, it being intended to erect on the site a public building for the use of the free- masons, and also a handsome arcade, the thoroughfare of which will lead from St. Mary-street into the Hayes, thus forming a direct line to Bute-street. The improvement will entail an ex- pense to its spirited promoters of nearly 18,000. t COmiTY COURTS FOR SEPTEMBER.—The County Courts of Glamorganshire will be holden before T. Falconer, Esq., as follows :—Merthyr, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, .Friday, and Saturday, the 13th, 14th, loth, 16th, 17th and 18th; A herd are, Monday and Tuesday, 20th and 21st; Swansea, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 22nd, 23rd, and 24 Neath, Saturday and Monday, 25th and 27th Bridgend, Tuesday, 28th Cardiff, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 29th, 30th and 31st. CURIOUS ACCIDENT TO A HORSE.-On Thursday morning all excellent horse belonging to Mrs. Woods, of the Cardiff Arms Hotel, was discovered to have fallen into a deep gully or watercourse adjoining the Cardiff bridge. The place was exeeed- ingly narrow, and the unfortunate animal fell in on its back. It was consequently so thoroughly wedged in that extrication was found impossible; it was killed early yesterday morning. An impression had gained ground that the horse was drowned by the water running down the gully, but this was not so, as there was scarcely any there. Mr. H. M. Kennard, of the firm of Kennard Brothers, is, we understand, about to marry Miss K. A. Thomas, youngest daughter of the Rev. George Thomas, of Ystrad Mynach, in this county. The ceremony will be performed by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, on the 7th of October, at the Church of Ystrad Mynach, which was lately built by the father of the bride, who is most deservedly respected in this county for his liberal and disinterested support of all charitable institutions. Mr. Kennard is one of the architects and designers of that wonderful structure-the celebrated Crumlin Viaduct. We understand that the following notice has recently been placed in the Cathedral Church of Llandaff, where the work of restoration is making rapid progress, and we trust that those who visit this interesting spot will give some substantial token of their sympathy with the promoters The Officers of the Cathedral are forbidden to receive gratuities, and visitors are requested not to offer them. As the restoration is being car- ried on by voluntary contribution, the Dean and Chapter will gladlv receive any assistance towards the work. Small sums may be placed in the alms' chest; larger donations may be paid to the Dean, or to the National and Provincial Bank, Cardiff to the credit of the restoration fund." A DARK PROSPECT. — In compliance with the resolution of the Local Board of Health the whole of the lamps which had ¡ been lighted at the expense of the above body at the Bute Docks were put out on the 1st of Sept., and the extinguisher is to be kept on until, we suppose, some lives are lost. The sailors in the neighbourhood, not liking the darkness which now nightly prevails at the docks, have on two or three occa- sions lighted the lamps themselves, but a repetition of this proceeding is now prevented, the whole of the burners having been removed, and the gas shut off. The approaches to the docks are now exceedingly dangerous; there are no chains to prevent persons falling into the water, and the want of light will prevent shipowners from sending their vessels here. EXEMPLARY CONDUCT.—On Sunday last, about 170 navvies in the employ of Messrs. Reniiie and Logan, attended St. Mary's Church, under the superintendence of a leader," who has taken an interest in their temporal and spiritual welfare. We understand that they are members of the total abstinence society, and are in the habit of attending a place of worship together every Sunday. They took their seats in front of the pulpit. The men were most of them dressed in white smock frocks, and their clean and orderly appearance was marked throughout. The Rev, Charles Parsons. M.A., preached an excellent discourse on the occasion. The rev, gentleman's sermon on the Barren Fig Tree," at the evening's service, was a master-piece of pulpit oratory, and it is said there could not be less than a thousand persons at each of the set vices at Saint Mary's Church on Sunday last. LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL.—The wing of this venerable pile which has been allowed for some years to remain in its de- cayed state, is undergoing the ordeal of restoration with con- siderable vigour. On Monday last while in the neighbourhood of Llandaff wo noticed the completion of that part of the build- ing intended for the choir. Outside numbers of men were busily engaged in sawing through huge blocks of stone; others were employed with the mallet and chisel, and many more performing the duties assigned them with thorough industrial determination. Services take place twice daily in the interior, which is looking exceedingly light, any, and handsome. As the restoration is carried on mainly by voluntary contribution, we can only hope that the various strangers to be found at the Cathedral do not fail to testify their appreciation of the efforts now making for its restoration by adding their mites to the fund in that behalf. CARDIFF MARKETS.—The following are the current prices in Cardiff of fruit, vegetables, nsh, game, &c.Hot-house grapes, 2s. per lb. foreign ditto, Is. 6d. per lb. j peaches, 2s, Qdr per doz.; nectarines, 2s. per doz.; magnum bonums and egg plums, 6d. per doz.; greengages, 2s. per 126; damsons and plums, 3d. per quart; best Kent filberts, Sd. per lb.; pears, 4d. to 6d. per dozen; apples, 4d. to 9d, per dozen; cooking apples, 2s. per 126 oranges, Is, to Is. 6d. per dojf.; lc-inong, 2s. to 3s. per doz.; walnuts, Is. 6d. to 2s. per 126. Potatoes (best), 161bs. for Is.: turnips and carrots, li-d, per bundle; parsnips, 2d. per lb.; celery, 1 Jd. to 2d. per stick; cucumbers, 2d. to 3d. each (,nions, Id. to 2d. per lb.; lettuce, lid. each; endives, l £ d. to 2d. each; beetroots, 2d. each; cabbages, Id. each. Salmon, lOd. to Is. per lb.; sewin, 9d. do.; soles, 8d. do. Ijondon cod fish, 8d. do.; oysters, 2s. 6d. per 120; hares, 2s. 6d. to 3s. each; partridges, 2s. to 3s. per brace; rabbits, Is. 8d, per brace; eggs, 9J, to Is. per dozen. COMMITTED TO CARDIFF GAOL. Sept. 4, John Jones, aged 20, and William Thomas, aged 21, both of Merthyr, boatmen, for stealing geese, the property of Mr. William Williams, 4 months each. Thomas Williams, aged 26, and George Francis, aged 22, also of Merthyr, boatmen, for steal- ing potatoes, the property of William Williams; for trial.- Sept. 6, David Thomas, aged 30, puddler, and Wm. Thomas, aged 33, collier, both of Bridgend, for poaching on lands be- longing to Mr. Vivian; six weeks and to find sureties. John Price, aged 38, Bridgend, puddler, for stealing potatoes, the property of Thomas Williams i 14 days. Catherine, the wife of Joseph Harding, Bridgend, aged 28, for an assault on John Hopkin; one month in default of paying £5 and costs. Lewis p Davies, aged 28, of Aberdare, carpenter, for stealing wearing apparel, the property of Samuel Lewis six months. Mary, the wife of Owen Coouey, aged 17, of Merthyr, for ail assault on Johanna Brien; 14 days in default of paying 13s. 9d. fine, Margaret Humphrey, aged 20, of Merthyr. for an assault on Margaret Buckley; five days in default of paying 8s. 6d.— Sept. 7, Chas. Rose, aged 37, Whitchurch, labourer, for stealing apples, the proprrty of Ann Woodland, fourteen days.— Sept. 8tli, Margaret Warren, Merthyr, aged 30, for disorderly conduct; 14 days.—Garrett Parker, Merthyr, labourer, aged 27 for an assault on Margaret Canty; 14 days or to pav a fine of 16s. 6d. Thomas Jones, aged 48, Merthyr, labourer, for willfully damaging property belonging to Samuel Dix; 14 days in default of paying a fine of 9s. 6d.—John Macgrath, aged 29, Merthyr, marine store dealer, for an assault on John Morris 3 weeks in default of paying 35s, fine.—Twelve prisoners have t been committed from Cardiff Police Court, from September 2nd to September 8th inclusive. TnE FORTHCOMING GRAND CRICKET MATCH,-This match, which has been looked forward to with much interest, is an- nounced to commence on Monday next, at Newport (Mon- mouthshire), where the wickets will be pitched at half-past ten o'clock. The eleven of All England have just finished a spirited match at Plymouth, where they were opposed by the first players to be found in Devon or Cornwall. This being the second visit of the champion eleven to this neighbourhood, all who admire an amusement so health-giving and ennobling, will have an opportunity of witnessing the game played in its best style. The following are the names of the great eleven. The summary of their respective abilities we glean from the Cricketer's Guide for 18q8:—V. E. Walten, Esq.—the best slow bowler in England, a good bat; A, Walker, Esq.—a swift and successful underhand bowler, a good bat; G. Anderson-a very free hitter; i.^Ceton—~on6 of the most daugerous bats in England, a good point; A. Clarke—as a bat he drives well, a first-rate field; T. Davies-an excellent bat and field; A. Diver—third batsman in England for this year, and first long- stop John Jackson, champion, and most terrific bowler in England, a good bat; George Parr, champion, and most ac- complished ljut.,man of the age; E. Stephenson—as a batsman has a strong defence, and is Almost a sure scorer; H. H. Stephenson—a first-rate bat, first-rate bowler, and wicket keeper. The twenty-two of Monmouthshire and South Wales, who are to compete with the above, are the following:—The Hev. J. McCormick, Mr. Makinson, Lieut. Fitzroy, Lieut. Lees, Mr. J. Gruning, Mr. E. Belcher, Mr. J. M. O'Donoghue, Mr. F. Stacey, Mr. J. Wallis, Mr. F: Kempson, Mr, Gundry, Captain Homfray, Mr. A. Homfiay, Mr. D. A. Onslow, Mr. John Lloyd (Dinas), Mr. D. Harrhy, Mr. F. Levick, jun., Mr. W. G. Cartwright, Mr. Hussey, Mr. A. Crossland, Mr. Rey- nolds, and Mr. F. Tinley. Tho programme of arrangements has already been published, so that it only remains for the weather to look favourably upon the forthcoming contest. GLASGOW CATHEDRAL.-—A further improvement and orna- mentation of our cathedral has just been finished. When Sir Benjamin Hall was Chief Commissioner of Woods and Forests he visited the Glasgow Cathedral, and then was pointed out to him by the late Lord Provost (Sir Andrew Orr) the great want of curtains, to fill the place of the old screen, which had been removed, felt by the congregation who worshipped in the east end of the stately edifice. Sir Benjnmin at once promised to supply the desideratum, and about a fortnight ago the cur- tains arrived. They are of rich crimson cloth, and are orna- mented with flowers in yellow and white silk, most prominent among which stands out the fleur-de-lis. The curtains have been put up, and do not detract, as some feared they would do, from the great impression made uoon the spectator as he stands «t the western doqr, of the vastiiess of the building and the beauty of its architecture. This result, of course, arises from the curtains being drawn aside and closely tucked to the arches and clustered columns which support them, so that they do not interfere with the view of the long-drawn nave and aisles. During Divine service in winter the curtains will be drawn together, and thus add much to the warmth and com- fort; of the congregation,— Glasgow Herald, THE MERTHYR AND ABERDARE STEAM COAL TRADE.— On Saturday last an important and influential meeting of colliery proprietors, merchants, and shippers of Merthyr and Aberdare steam coal at the port of Swansea, was held by adjournment at Neath, George Insole, Esq., in the chair. Officials from the South Wales Railway Company and Vale of Neath Company were sent by their respective Boards to meet the gentlemen assembled, and to answer any inquiries in their power. The meeting being of a private character, of course the representatives of the press were not present but we understand that after considerable discussion the fixed differ- ence of cost of steam coal at the ports of Cardiff and Swansea was admitted. Resolutions were then come to urging on the two carrying companies the great importance of enabling the shippers of Swansea to place coals free on board at Swansea at the same figure as the Taff Vale Railway enabled the shippers at Cardiff to do. A resolution was also adopted by which the charge of three-half pence per ton now paid by the shipper shall, after the 13th instant, be charged upon the vessel, as is at present done in Cardiff. From the excellent spirit which pervaded the meeting, a general impression prevailed that the desirable object sought will be liberally met by the railway companies. The meeting will be again summoned as soon as the railway companies intimate the determination they have come to in the matter.—A report was also read to the meeting touching the facilities to be afforded to the coal trade in the new docks now in course of construction at Swansea also the placing of weighing machines on the existing South Wales drops and those to be placed at the new docks. This report was most satisfactorily received, and if carried out, will prove of the greatest advantage to this most important trade.— Cambrian. THE COMET.-During the last few days the comet detected by Dr. Donati, on the 2nd of June, has rapidly increased in brightness, and on Sunday evening, when the sky was very clear, was fully as conspicuous to the naked eye as a star of the fourth magnitude. The tail is very distinct, forming, with the somewhat brilliant nucleus, a pretty telescope object. The brightness of the comet will be constantly on the increase du- ring the present month. It will be found about ten degrees above the north-west horizon at eight o'clock in the evening. — The following appeared in the Times on Thursday:— Sheerness Sep. 7 1858 Sir—on Monday morning the 6th of Sept. I Seen a Commet Star at 2. 10m Am I have Cauld two more men to witness my Strange Site, in the Heavens this Commet Maid its apierance to me above the Horezen at 10 minuts Past 2. The Skey was then very Clear I watched its Course untill 4 Am when the Strong Dawn of Day took away ists Refliction at 2.30 it is on an Even line with the 2 Pointers to the North Star & about the Same Distance Below the Pointers as the North Star is from the Pointers I fixt 2 Sticks in the Ground & fixt a rool By them I took my alivation By those at the Same time I had my Spy Glass to watch menutely it Course in on Half Hour it Crossed my fixt alevation to the South about 3 Points this Commet is not as large as the Commet of 18011 I have wit- nessed the Commet of Eighteen Hundred and 11 & all the Comnets Since the above Date. this one is about the Middle Size Class Commet of a Clear Morning you Can See it in the NN.E House at 2. Am at 2.30 to 3. it is on an Even line withe the 2 Pointers to the North Star it is Visibly Seen By the Eye if the Heavens is Clear- Horesen 1IIIil Comet =0 pointers o o N Star 0 Gentlemen Be Pleasd to let me Know if I am the firs man that that Seen this Strange Star out of 16 Milion of Poeple in England "C MOREN Shereness Kent Engaland I have two men to witness my Strange Sight. As I Ern my living By being out at Night this 35 years Past I have witnessed often wonderfull Strange Sights in the Heavens-that neaver Come Before the Publick." NEW DIRECTORY FOR CARDIFF.—A facetious correspon- dent has forwarded to us the following, suggesting that it may be useful to the next compiler of a Cardiff Directory as an Introduction Cardiff or Caordaf is a borough and seaport town situate in the south eastern extremity of the county of Glamorgan, 160 miles from London, 20 from the coast of Somerset, and 230 from Ireland, on the banks of the river Taff, close at its entrance into the Bristol Channel: it is in general well built, and possesses two extensive and Commodious docks, which may be classed among the largest in the kingdom, a canal, and a tidal harbour into which vessels of any size can enter at high water. It is brilliantly illuminated with gas, except when there is foul air in the pipes or some other impu- rities causing the light to be rather dull. It is also plentifully supplied with wholesome water which is as clear as crystal at all times but when there is a flood in the river Ely. Its streets are kept very clean unless it should rain, when the mud is ankle deep, and in dry weather there is an ample supply of dust, which is sometimes allayed a little toward midday when the water carts make their appearance. Rates and taxes are generally moderate, especially those of the Board of Health which are 2s. in the pound and rents are also lowering. It has all Infirmary, Free and National Schools, and Ragged Schools, supported by annual subscriptions and voluntary con- tributions. There are three churches here,—St, John's, Saint Mary's, and All Saints, and chapels for Baptists, Independents, Wesleyans, and Roman Catholics, and a syna- gogue for the Jews, in all of which morality and religion are preached; notwithstanding this the town has risen of late to some repute with respect to the increase of crime and police and the gaol, to which extensive additions arc being made at present, will be about twenty times larger than the old one which in 1834 occupied the site of the present meat and butter market. The town is so well supplied with light-fingered gentry and abandoned women from the opposite shores of the Bristol Channel and the Emerald Isle that it has acquired much fame in the Police Gazette. The beerhouses and music halls are well supported, particularly after dark at 11 o'clock, p.m., hundreds of men and women are seen coming out of those dens of iniquity, and Whitmore-lane, Bute-terrace, and Bute-street are literally thronged with the elite of these demo- ralizing places; after which hour they repair to casinos and dancing halls, where they are plentifully supplied with every- thing they require from the neighbouring ginshops which are in many instances kept open till 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning for their accommodation. Such places as the above are well supported here, while the Lecture-room, the Literary Institute, and other places of intellectual improvement, are utterly neglected. Such is the state of tbing3 in Cardiff in this much neglected. Such is the state of tbing3 in Cardiff in this much boasted enlightened age among people who profess to be Christians, and it is much to be feared that the same state of things exists in many parts of England—a country which has the reputation of being one of the most civilized in the world,"

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TO THE EDITOR OF THE CARDIFF…

CARDIFF BOARD OF GUARDIANS.

COWBRIDGE.

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PORT OF CARDIFF.

FROM FRIDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE.,