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LOCAL INTELL IGENCE. INLAND REVENUE.—Mr H. Coles, Surveyor of Taxes for this County, has been removed to Wincauton, Somer- setshire, at his own request, and will be succeeded by Mr G. Best. LANCASHIRE DISTRESS. -A sermon was preached on Sunday last, the 23rd instant, at Cnckhowell Church, by the Rev. J. Evans, B.D., Rector, in aid of the funds for the relief of the poor suffering operatives in Lancashire The collection after the sermon amounted to £ 61 lis. 7d ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. — The following gentlemen having undergone the necessary examination for the diploma, were admitted members of the college at a meeting of the Court of Examiners held on Wed- nesday. the 19th ult —Mr G. W. Harries, L.S.A., Haverfordwest; Mr J. B. M. Evans, Haverfordwest; and Mr T. Griffiths, Carmarthen. APPOINTMENT OF A VIC E LIEUT EN ANT FOR THE COUNTY.-The London Gazette of the 21st inst., contains the following announcement:- Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve of the following appoint- ment Captain the Hon. William Edwardes to be Vice- Lieutenant ofthe County of Pembroke, during the absence of the Lord Lieutenant, the Right Honourable William Kensington. Dated 19th November, 1862. BAZAAR.—A bazaar was held at the Saving's Bank in this town on Friday and Saturday week, in aid of Walton West Church. A large and pleasing variety of beautiful articles were exhibited at the different stalls, and attracted considerable attention. We are informed that the bazaar was well patronised, and that a goodly sum has been realised. An excellent band, under the leadership of Mr W. L. Harding, was present on Friday evening, and imparted much pleasure to the visitors to the bazaar by their able performance of a varied pro- gramme of well-selected music. BAND OF HOPE CHORAL AND RECITING SOCIETY.— This class will give an entertainment at the Market Hall, on Tuesday evening next, when the Rev. James Thomas, M.A..will preside, and the opening address will be deli- vered by George Phillips, Esq, F.R.C.S. The class has given several gratuitous entertainments: in this instance it will charge a trifling admission fee to cover some necessary expenses. We are credibly informed that the children, boys and girls, sing remarkably well, and some of them also recite with much taste. The pieces selected are good, varied, sometimes amusing, but never trashy, snd always teach some moral lesson.—Communicated. HAVERFORDWEST READING AND RECITING SOCIETY. —A public meeting of this Society was held, under the Presidency of the Rev. James Thomas, M.A, at the Shire Hall on Friday evening, in aid of the Lancashire Distress Fund. The list of readings, &o., was a nume- rous one, and many of the pieces were delivered with great ability. Seven 1 of ths members were heartily encored, and the entertainment generally gave great satisfaction to a numerous audience. We are Informed that a goodly sum has been realised to be devoted to the benevolent purposes for which the entertainment was originated. CHARGE OF STEALING THORNS.—At the Magistrates' Clerk's Office, ori Monday, John Merriman, senior, an old offender, was brought up in custody of the police before Rev. M. Williams, and J. M. Jones, Esq., charged with stealing one thousand thorns, in the month of November last, the property of W. Davies, Esq., Solicitor, Spring Gardens, in this town. The thorns were stolen from lands in the occupation of Mr Davies at Stephen's Ford and Rhoswell, in the parish of Prendergast, After hear- ing the evidence, the Magistrates ordered him to be convicted and fined X2 over and above £8 12s., the value of the thorns, and 10s. 6d. costs, and in default of pay- ment forthwith to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for the space of two calendar months. Committed in default, DEWSLAND PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held at Mathry, on the 1st instant, before M. Griffith, Esq., and Rev. Canon Richardson.—Rev. W. C. Bowen v. John Boioen. The defendant was charged with wilful damage to a filly, by knocking her eye out a stone. The case was settled, the defendant paying XI damages and costs. -Auditor of the South Wales Audit District v. Overseers of the Parish of St. Dogwells, for non-payment of money found due by the auditor at the passing of their accounts. The case was further adjourned until Saturday next, when it will be heard at the Suire Hall, Haverfordwest.—Thomas Roch v. Benjamin Davies. The defendant was charged with an assault. He was fined 6d. and costs.-Jane Rowe, of Carndiso, Llanfairnantygof, applied for an order of protection, under 20th & 21st Vict., cap. 8.5, sec. 21. The order was granted. WHITLAND, NARBERTH, BRGELLY, AND PEMBROKE- DOCK RAILWAY.—A meeting in connection with the above project was held on Friday week at the South Wales Railway Motel, Neyland, and was attended by some of the landed proprietors of the county. The Right Hon. the Earl of Cawdor was unanimoasly called upon to preside. MrShipway, the engineer, read a prospectus of the proposed line, and afforded information respecting the line generally, and the plans and sections laid before the meeting. After some discussion on the pros- pects of the line, the Hon. W. Yelverton moved the this meeting hating read the intended prospectus of this line, inspected the plans and sections of the same, and heard the statement made by Mr Shipway in reference thereto, signify their approval of it, and pledge themselves to give it their most cordial support.' The resolution was seconded by Capt. Coape, and carried unanimously. Capt Child moved 'That a provisional committee be -appointed consisting of the following gentlemenThe Hon. W. Yelverton, Capt. Child, Capt. Coape, John M. Sutton, Esq., M.D with power to add to their number.' The resolution on being put to the meeting, was carried unanimously. On the proposition of Dr. Sutton, seconded by Mr John Leach, it was resolved That a subscription be entered into to defray the preliminary expenses on the understanding that subscribers shall not be liable to any further claim by the engineers or others connected with the project, beyond the actual amount of their subscriptions: and that in the event of any subscriber taking shares, credit shall be allowed him for the amount subscribed.' The subscription list was then handed round, when the fol- lowing sums were subscribedLord Cawdor £100; The Hon. W. Yeh'erton .EJO; Capt Child £ 50; Capt Coape £ 50; J. Leach, Esq., £ 25. A vote of thanks having been passed to th0 chairman (who suitably acknowledged the same), the meeting separated. HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY COURT. THURSDAY. [BEFORE HENRY RIDGARD BAGSHAWE, ESQ., JUDGE.] William Bees, v. John Tinglt.—The defendant (who did not appear) was sued for the sum of X4 4s. 8d., which the plaintiff alleged to be due for occupa- hionofpremisesbelonsingtohim. The plaintiff proved the debt, and an order was made for payment with costs. William Thomas v. William George.—In this case the plaint had been filed on the 12th of November, and the sum sought to be recovered was Xi 17s. 8J, The defendant paid 15s. the amount of a bill delivered to him in respect of the same debt, and denied that he was indebted beyond that amount. Mr Parry, who appeared for the plaintiff, stated that the error had been discovered, and the 15s. 8d. having been paid, the action was discon- tinued. The defendant pressed for. costs, but Mr Parry opposed on the ground that the defendant may have avoided the expense he had incurred by acquainting the defendant that the 15s. 8d. had been paid into court. Ultimately the defendant was allowed bis railway fare from Neyland to Haverfordwest (Is. 6d.,) the Judge remarking that he would not allow more, as he could tjot encourage people to come there to see what they Idget. .r Thomas Campbell v William Hawkins.—The amount claimed was 16s. The defendant did not appear. The plaintiff proved the amount to be due, and an order was made for payment in a montb. Thomas Whicher Davies v. Henry Bevans.-Tbe plaintiff claimed£"2 16s. the balance of bill tor goods sold in August, 1861, and in 1862. The defendant did not appear. Pay- ment was ordered in two month'y instalments. Same v. James Thomas.-The amount of the claim was £ 9 14s. for flour supplied to the defendant by the plaintiff. The defendant admitted having the goods, but stated that the quality of the flour was so bad that he lost his trade by it. The plaintiff stated that the flour was sold as inferior flour, and at a low price. His Honour suggested that as the defendant had lost by the transaction, the plaintiff should make him some allowance. The plaintiff stated that he had no desire to press severely on the defendant, and consented to 14s. being taken off the amount sought to be recovered. His Honour gave judg- ment for £ 9, ordering payment to be made by monthly instalments of £ i. Joseph Thomas v. James Perlott,- Tile plaintiff claimed ZC5 8s. Thomas Herbert, plaintiff's clerk, proved the debt, and payment was ordered to be made in three monthly instalments. Same v. David Beddoe.-The amount claimed was £ 1 14s. 3d. The defendant paid 6s, 3d. into Court, and pleaded that he was not indebted as to the remainder. A witness, formerly in the service of the plaintiff, deposed that the gocds charged to the defendant were supplied to him personally, and that he paid him on that day an account due on a former transaction. The plaintiff's books were produced, the entries in which bore out his case. His Honor gave judgment for the amount claimed, less 6s. 3d. paid into court, and directed payment to be made in a month. William Davies v. James Gibby.— The amount of the claim was jEl 14s., which the defendant admitted to be due, and offered payment in three monthly instalments. The plaintiff's clerk agreed to these terms, and an order was made accordingly. Robert Greenish v. Thomas Philpin.-The plaintiff claimed 13s. 4d„ the balance of a bill for goods sold. The defendant did not appear. An order was made for payment in three monthly instalments. Same v, Evan Thomas.—The claim amounted to Cl 2s. 6d. The debt was proved, and His Honour gave judg- ment for the plaintiff, directing payment to be made in two monthly instalments. Henry Davies v. Benjamin Thomas.—The sum clai.ned amounted to £1 11s. 2d. The defendant did not appear. The plaintiff deposed that the defendant purchased a bed- stead for XI 8s., at a sale held on the 27th of September, 1861. The amount, according to the conditions of sale, was payable on the 27th of January, 1862, and if not paid by that date, interest was to be charged at the rate of five per cent. per annum. His Honour gave judgment for the amount claimed, ordering payment to be made in three monthly instalments. George Jenkins v. James Thomas and John John.-This was an action brought to recover L15 13s. 6d. Mr W. John appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr W. V. James for the defendants. Mr James applied for an adjournment of the case till the next court, as a material witness was not in at- tendance. Mr John opposed the application. Mr James stated that the defendants denied employing the plaintiff: the witness who was absent, was the person who employed him, and he had a letter from him in which be stated that he would settle with the plaintiff. After some conversation in reference to a receipt pro- After some conversation in reference to a receipt pro- duced by the defendants, His Honour suggested that the case should be referred to some gentleman, who could dispose of the matter in a short time. Mr James expressed his willingness to adopt such a cpurse, but Mr John dissented, stating that his client would prefer having the case decided by His Honour. His Honour ultimately granted an adjournment, re- serving the costs. Jonah Thomas, and Maria, his wife, v. John Nicholas and Sarah Nicholas.-This was an action brought to recover £10 under an I.O.U., alleged to have been given by the defendants to the plaintiff's wife. Mr G. Parry appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Lascelles, instructed by Mr A. J. Evans, for the defendants. The case was heard before a special jury. The defendants pleaded not 'ndebted (denying that the note was made by them) and f that the female plaintiff, Maria Thomas, was not the wife of Jonah Thomas,—a misjoinder in other words. Mr Parry, having briefly stated the case to the Jury, called Jonah Thomas, who deposed I live at Merch Prease, in the Parish of Morvil. I am a married man. I married Maria Harries, of Merch Prease-the other plaintiff in this action. My marriage took place in March last. Cross-examined: I had known my wife for three years before. She and her father lived at Merch Prease. Her father's name was William Harries. She was a widow; I can't say what her name was: she gave the name of Maria Harries at the wedding. I never saw her former husband: I can't say what his name was. It is twenty years since her first marriage. I heard her say what her husband's name was, but I don't remember it. I can't say whether it was Benjamin Evans or not. She told me it was thirteen years since he left for Glamorgan, where he died. I have known the defendants for two or three years John Nicholas was on good terms with my wife before I married her. There had been some love affair between them, but I can't say whether he turned himself out, or whether I cut him out. I did not know anything of the I.O.U. until after I was married. I found it in looking up my wife's papers: I had about jE15 or X20 with her when I married. I once demanded the monev from the defendants at Maenclochog Hiring Fair, —about harvest time in this year. I asked Sarah Nicholas for it: there was no one present at the time. I did not produce the I.O.U. John Griffiths: I am a small farmer, living at Maen- clochog. The I.O.U. is in my handwriting, except the crosses which were made by John Nicholas and Sarah Nicholas. They made the marks in my presence. I read the paper to them, and they all understood it before they signed it. I saw John Nicholas on the subject of this I.O.U. at the last hiring fair at Maenclochog. He asked me if I would deny making the I.O.U. and he would give me a sovereign. I told him I would not do so for the world. There was no one present at the time. I had no further conversation with him. Cross-examined This took place in my own house at Maenclochog. I would not deny making the 1 O U, because I would not like to take a false oath. I can't say that I have not been suspected of taking what did not belong to me. I was 'had up' for sheep stealing, and was acquitted at the Sessions. I was in the Castle Gaol once before trial. I was taken up twice only; the second time I was taken up on suspicion. I have known Maria Thomas ten years. I did not know that she was married. I know that John Nicholas was courting her. I understood that she was an unmarried woman. 1 wrote out the I O U., at Maria Thomas's house, on the 8th of October, 1857. Sarah Nicholas is an aged person. John Nicholas is about 35 years of age. I never asked him his age. I was not sent for to prepare the I O U.: I called at the house to ask for a drink of water while on my way to visit my uncle at Dinas. This was the evidence for the plaintiff. Mr Lascelles addressed the Jury for the defendant and called the following witnesses:— Maria Thomas (plaintiff's wife): 1 was married to Jonah Thomas in the month of March last. I was pre- viously married to Benjamin Evans: that was about 20 years ago. After he married me I found that he had a wife at the Works at Mertbyr. His wife sent for him, and he left me three weeks after our marriage. It is 20 years since I saw him. I took back my maiden name. I never saw his wife. He did not say anything when he went away, I saw the I Ü U first when Sarah Nicholas came to my house for money, about five years ago. I know a person of the name of John Roch: I never had ony conversation with him on this matter. I never con- versed with Sarah Roch about this business. I know both intimately. I never talked with William Nicholas about this money. CroSs-exarained: I was present when the note was written. I saw John and Sarah Nicholas put their marks to it. It was given as a consideration for money borrowed to pay Mr Asa Evans for some law proceedings. They had £ 10 in gold when the paper was made out. John Griffiths, re-called, stated that he saw E 19 in gold paid to the defendant when the IOU was given. Sarah Nicholas (one of the defendants) deposed: I never had a penny of that money with the female plaintiff. I never saw the I O U, before to-day. Neither myself nor John Nicholas can write. [The witness, at the Judge's request, made several crosses on a sheet of paper.] John Nicholas (the other defendant) deposed: I never saw the I 0 U before to-day, or I would never wish to move from this place. I was never asked for payment of the note. The, first tjime I Lear^of-, it was when the bailiff brought thenutice to the house, 'hi'lire aboatsevea; faiies from Fishguard. I- attend the>fairt there. I was *IP Fishguard October fair in 1857.—[A Preference, to the ..1; .I.j 'J.' ¡. t.} I Almanack showed that the Fair was held on the 8th of October,—the day oil which the IOU was alleged to have been given]—I am not married, John Davies: I attended Fishguard Fair in October 1857. I saw the male defendant in this-action at the fair between twelve and four o'clock. Merch Prease is about five miles from Fishguard Thomas Nicholas: I was at Fishguard Fair in 1857. The male defendant and I went there together.. I had a heifer to sell: and I called on John Nicholas about five o'clock in the morning, I saw him there all the day: we went home together in the evening about eight or nine o'clock. This concluded the evidence for the defendants. His Honor summed up the case at great length. In the course of his observations, he remarked that the case was one of a very painful character. He bad been now some time in this country, and during his experience he had learnt that the unfavourable views and opinions which had been expressed regarding it, were founded in prejudice. He had found that the witnesses in the cases which came before him were as honest, truthful, and straightforward as could be produced in any country, and he deeply iegretted that a case of this character should have come before the Court in which he presided. It was evident that one or other of the parties had been guilty of gross and deliberate perjury, and he could most sincerely sympathise with the jury in the trying and difficult situation in which they were placed. The Jury, after a lengthened deliberation, returned a verdict for the defendant. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. Henry Davies v. Rev. Lewis Davies.—In this case the plaintiff applied for an adjournment for a month. The application was granted. Thomas Gwyther v. John -Acramrm.-In this case an agreement was made at the last court, that the defendant should be allowed till the 15th of January to pay the amount of the judgment, he giving an order to the plaintiff to obtain the sum of a lady, who receired certain rents to which the defendant was entitled. The lady declined to pay any attention to the order when presented by the plaintiff, alleging that she would only pay the defendant. Mr Parry, (who appeared for the defendant) said that his client had placed his signature to more than he bad agreed to perform he was without his spectacles at the time it was given him to sign, and could not read it. Instead of being an order for pay- ment when the rents should fall due, as the defendant understood it to be, it appeared that it was an order for payment when presented. The money would be paid at the time the defendant had agreed to do so. His Honour remarked that the document was a valid one, and if the lady refused to comply with it, she did so at her peril. The arrangement had been entered into, and the matter could be settled out of Court. Robert Hilford v. Thomas Lloyd.— This case was adjourned till next Court William Carriclc v. James James.-An order had been made against the defendant at a previous court for payment of X2 in instalments of 6s monthly. The defendant had not paid any portion of the amount, but stated that he was willing to pay 3s monthly. He had a family of 11 children and earned only 15s a week. He could not afford more than 9d a week. His Honour made an order for his commitment for 14 days for neglecting to pay when he had the means, which order he directed to be held over for three weeks, and not to issue if nine shillings were paid within that time. Henry Davies v. Stephen White. — The defendant was ordered to pay XS in six weeks on the 25th of March last. He had paid £1 into court, and stated that if the plaintiff would accept £1 monthly, he would pay him the whole amount. He was ready to pay 10s into court then. The plaintiff agreed to this proposition, and His Honour ad- journed the case till next court. ROOSE PETTY SESSIONS. These Sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Saturday before the Rev. Peter Phelps and O. E. Davies. Esq. TRESPASSING IN PURSUIT OF GAME. Stephen. Davies, a tailor, residing at Camrose, was charged with trespassing in pursuit, of game on lands in the occupation of J. Ll. Morgan, Esq., in the parish of Walton West. Mr George Augustus Harries, of Hilton, was called in support of the charge: he deposed: On the 30th ult. I saw three men on Dr Morgan's property the accused was one of them. They were moving along in the furze, and had three greyhounds with them. At first I thought they were some of the family, and I went forward to speak to them. After I had crossed the water, a bare jumped up before the dogs, and was caught almost beneath my horse's feet. One man, whom I ascertained to be the accused, ran, and picked up the hare. I said 'This is pretty work this: this is the second time I have caught you. You shall hear more of this.' He begged my pardon, and hoped I would not inform agMnst him. I called out to the other men, but they would not come near me. The defendant said, in his defence, that he did not go in search of game. He was on his way to Nolton Haven, and overtook the persons mentioned by the witness, and they wanted him to go with them to Dud well, as they had permission to course ori Mr Marychurch's property. He refused to go with them, but went a little out of his way in their company. A dog belonging to Mr Hire, his brother-in-law, followed him when he left his house, and when he arrived at the shore, he threw a stone into a bush, and out. jumped a hare, which was pursued by the dogs and killed. He offered the hare to Mr Harries, but he refused to take it. Mr Harries's statement that he had detected him poaching on his property was incorrect, and he challenged him toprove .it. He had been accused by him of poaching, but on that occasion he was in company with persons who were ferretting, not on Mr Harries's property, but on land belonging to a farmer whose consent had been previously obtained. The Bench fined the defendant 2s. 6d. and costs, Vs. cd.

tenbyT^ A meeting was held at the Volunteer Stores, in the South Parde, Mr A. S. Reed in the chair, to. take into consideration the propriety of forming a cofcmittee lor the purpose of looking to the interests of the ratepayers The meeiing was thinly attended. The 'Excelient,' of Aberystwith, arrived here from Newport, with sleepers for the railway. We bear that a Prussian ship is expected from the Baltic with timber for the same purpose. The. embankment continues to be pushed forward across tho marsh lake with tolerable rapidity. ELECTION OF COUNCILMAN.—On Thursday, the 20th inst,, the office of Town Councilman becoming vacant by Mr R. Mason being chosen alderman. Mr G. Stone and Mr Alfred Truscott became candidates for the office. After a smart canvas on both sides, the poll was finally closed in favour of Mr G. Stone, who was declared duly elected. THE MAYOR'S PROCESSION.—On Sunday week the new Mayor, (G. White, Esq.,) went to church in his robe? of offioe, attended by the majority of the Town Council. After meeting at the Town Hall they proceeded to church in the following order: -The Volunteer Artillery Band, the Volunteer Artillery Corps, who, on arriving at the church, drew up in two lines, when the Mayor (preceded by the police bearing the maces) and supported on either side by the Rector and Curate in, their gowns; the Town Clerk and Treasurer; twelve members of the Council; the Quay Warden, and the Corporation Surveyor passed through to the Corpora'ion seat. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Geo. Clark, rector, taking for his text, Romans xiii., 75. "Render therefore to al! their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom is due, fear to whom fear, honour to vvlwm honour." It is many years since the Mayor of Tenby has thus gone officially to church, and in bringing up again the old custom, if there be no good in it there ean be no harm. We believe we rather overstated the amount brought in to the tea meetingj bazaar, and concert, held at tb Gate House Assembly Rooms, on Tuesday, the 18th inst., in aid of the funds for relieving the distressed Lancashire Operatives; we approximated it at JE150, we believe £120 will be nearer the mark, but yet we, must repeat it is a noble sunx; for a noble cause, .worthy of the object for which it is gathered, and of the townsfolk who thus bestow their charity. We hear that the question has been mooted by church people and their dissecting brethren about the propriety of canvassing f he town for the fiirtjiet relief of the Lancashire Operatives; however this may, he, let the^fee ia tbie matter no thought of dtsseotecr.and churchman t 4he object is a ttatianal one the evil has fallen oppaios' Imfopectlvy of'sfcets: the 6vil reWoth religious jjcOufld in doing ) of Him who said 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' To our minds if a public meeting was held to consider this matter, should such a measure be deemed desirable, it would, be productive of much good, in inviting every one to consider the best means of attaining their object. ° TOWN COUNCIL. An adjourned quarterly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Council Chamber, on Monday the 24th instant. Present: the Mayor (G. White, Esq.,) Aldermen Mason and Jenkins; Coiincihnen Rees, Williams, Mends, Stone, Smith, Birkin, Gibbs and Harries. The following additions were made to the Committees: Mr G. Hughes, to the Gas Committee, and Mr Birkin to that of the Plantations. Mr Truscott having taken a piece of land at the top of Windmill Hill for the purpose of building thereon a cottage, and wishing to stop up a footpath, he was had before the Council, when his request was refused. An alteration was then made in the order for the standard weights and measures: a few more were ordered to complete the sets. Mr Lewis, Corporation Surveyor, made application for increase of salary, which was refused. The Charity Commissioner-, having called for a return of Quay Property, the Town Clerk was ordered to make out the necessary return. The following members of Council were. according to a recent proposition of the Mayor, Mr G. White elected Caairman of Committees of Council for the'ensuing year: —Mr Williams, Chairman of the Water Committee; Mr T. Rees, Finance; Mr J. Smith, Gas; Mr Gibbs, Plantations; Alderman Evans, Quay; the Mayor, Watch; Mr G. Mends, Highway, and Mr R. Mason, Sanitary, under the Local Board of Health. Mr Richards, of Crackweli-street, and Mr Wall, junior, of South Parade, applied to have the gas put on'to their shops, which was complied with. After a division Mr Lewis was re-appointed to the office of Surveyor. After some further business of minor importance the proceedings terminated.

PEMBROKE DocK YARD POLICE.—Sir Richard Mayne and his assistant, Capt Mallilue, inspected the Dockyard Police -a detachment of the London force-last week and made various arrangements as to their greater efficiency. Three immense iron masts and a bowsprit have arrived at Pembroke Yard for the iron-plated ship 'Prince Consort,' now in dock at that arsenal. They will be placed on board by powerful machinery, under the able superintendence of Mr Smith, hontswain of the establish- ment. They came by rail to Neyland. It appears that an Amateur Concert of vocal and in- strumental music is to take place at the Town Hall, under the patronage of the Mayor and ot.her influential gentlemen, for the relief of the operatives in Lancashire. Great sympathy and liberality has bean manifested in Pembroke, for in nearly all the principal shops we notice collecting boxes for the same object. In consequence of the intended economical arrange- ments in the various dockyards, orders have been received at Pembroke, in common with others, to the effect that no apprentices will be admitted into the establishment until further orders. It is feared that considerable reduc- tions will be eventuate, especially in the direction of works departments, for the Admiralty have determined not to undertake any new constructions but what are essential to the welfare of the public service. No fresh contracts will therefore be entered into at present. A good plan to obtain a considerable amount of money towards the Lancashire Relief Fund has lately been adopted at Pembroke-dock, and other towns would do well to follow the example. It appears that it was ar- ranged at a public meeting that collections should be made by weekly contributions, parties giving from one penny to one shilling per week, and to keep doing so until the month of April. The amounts, even trivial in themselves, put collectively, a large sum may be obtained. No doubt some kind hearted individuals may be found who would willingly devote half an hour once a week for so charitable an object. CAPT. STANLEY'S TREAT TO THE 3RD PEMBROKESHIRE RIFLE8-0II Monday afternoon week the3rd Pembrokeshire Rifles, with Capt. Stanley, Lieuts. Roch, Adams, Hulm, and Lanning, assembled at Pembroke and marched towards Milton, and returned by the New Road to Pater, and thenoe, headed by tha band, to the Lion Hotel, Pembroke, where at 630 a.m. a splendid collati011 awaited them. The long march in the bracing frosty & had (as mine htst anticipated) whetted the appetites of the Volunteers, and ample justice was done to the good things provided. Eighty-four sat down to dinner; Capt. Stanley presiding. On his right and left sat Lieut. Roch, Lieut. Adams, Ensigns Hulm, and Lanning, Quarter- Master-Sergeant Johns occupying the vice-chair. The long room was decorated with flags, banners, various devices, and mottoes, so tastefully arranged as to pro- duce a very pleasing effect. The dinner being over, the Captain requested all to join him in a bumper to drinfc the important toast 'Health to the Quaen,' which they did most enthusiastically. Other loyal and patriotic toasts followed in succession, after which the worthy Captain begged their attention, and addressed them in a most friendly manner, saying he regretted exceeding'^ that for the last few months, inconsequence partly0' ill-health and important business matters which he had to attend to, he was prevented meeting them as often as he could wish, but for the future he trusted such wonld not be the case. His object in inviting them to join biO at dinner that day was to renew their former associa* tions,, and he was truly proud to see so good a muster. This speech was followed by tremendous cheering. The gallant captain begged all would enjoy themselves, aS there was no limited allowance, and it is much to tbe credit of the corps that when they broke up at twelve o'clock there was not one who had overstepped., the bounds of propriety. Sach meetings as this tend to pre* serve a good feeling between the volunteers and their coN* manders, and it would be well if other captains of VoluD" teers imitated I his example. Songs and glees were song by Messrs T. W. Thomas, Dimond, Powell, Mathias, in a masterly style. Several part songs, solos, lvitb choruses, which were joined in by the whole corps, also produced. The evening was spent wiui much hilarity until near morning, when the Captain wished them 'good night.'

PEMBROKE-DOCK. RETIREMENT OF COLONEL RAYMOND —Colonel Ray- mond, so long in command of the troops in South has just resigned, regretted by all classes both civil military. YVe believe he will be succeeded by Egerton from Ireland. The following farewell order baS been published :—Springfield, Nov. 25th, 1862. ColoneJ Raymond requests the officer succeeding him in the CO#' mand of the troops, will do him the favor to permit to be inserted in the garrison orders of this day, a few oh' servations he desires to make on giving up the comma01; at this station, which he has had the honor of holding f°? upwards of six years. The Colonel has to express regty that indifferent health with circumstances of a pri?fti1 nature, have induced him to take this measure, he caD?>« however relinquish the command without rendering best thanks to commanding officers of corps, and to respective heady of tha civil departments, for invariah1? affording him every support in carrying out the duties. To Major. Welman, the staff and' Kcgiie°l*L officers of the 8th Depot Battalion, his thanks especially offered, and whefe all have vied to aid assist him, he would feel it invidious to particular to any: lite warmest acknowledgments are therefore due all, and he now bids his kind friends a hearty adieu, t every expression of the sincerest regard and interest their future welfare. The soldiers also merit- his highest praise, the former for tj> intelligence and steadiness, and the latter for oeg uniform general good conduct, which the Colonel,0{ will be continued, thus maintaining the high repute the 8th Depot Battalion.

MILFORD. J ■> PROMOTIONS.'—Irt the list of promotions of to be captains made on Monday last, we perceive jj>4 much pleasure the name of Commander Henry jj M'Killup, an officer of much distinction, and well-*D and deserved ly rc8pecte^in r his ro»aty.^

NAR^ERTII. ——— fTiVS'' WIIITLAND, NAR&KRTH, &c., AND MILFOBD eeicT RAILWAY.—A public meeting took place on Tuesday jctO at the Rutaen Arms Hotel, for the purpose of taW consideration the proposed line of Railway tjj$ J^ud to Pater.. A liberal subscription purpose of defraying the preliminary expenses, ana to upwards of £ 700 weift psoause& to be taken. .,¡