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C A R M A R T ITFK CARMARTHENSHIRE SPRING ASSIZES. Baron Pigot arrived at Carmarthen from Cardigan by the 5 p.m. train on Saturday. His lordship was received at the Railway Station by the High Sheriff, Mr Charles W. Neville, of Westfa; and the Deputy-Sheriff Mr Thomas Jones, of Llandovery. His lordship at once proceeded to the Town Hall, where he opened the com- mission. On Sunday his Lordship attended Divine service at St Peter's Church. A procession was lormed at the Guildhall, ia which the, ma/or (Mr D. Dayies), the 1 I member for the borough (Mr W. Morris), the magis- trates, and the members of the Town Council, with some of the leading inhabitants, toik part. The Mayor was attired in his robog of office, and the procession looked remarkably well. The service was jointly con- ducted by the Rev Latimer Jones, vicar, and the Ref D. Morgan, curate. The sermon was preached by the chaplain, the Rev Mr Neville (brother of the Higb- Sheriff), and was a thoroughly practical discourse. MONDAY. His Lordship took his seat this morning at eleven o'clock. The following gentlemen were sworn on the I GRAND JURY. Messrs John Johnes, Dolaucothy (foreman), Morris, M.P., W. G. Hughes, Captain David Davie?, William Dubison, Colonel W. P. Price, Captain Cross, John Jones, Rees Gorin Thomas, David E. Jones, W. H. Neville, Robert Smith, Richard Neville, and Henry James Bath. The usual proclamation against vice and immorality having been read, his Lordship proceeded to deliver the charge to the grand jury. He said he was happv to see the business of the assizes was so light, and to find that there was so little to call for remark from him. There were only two criminal cases, and only one of these called for remark. This was the case of a man named Charles Lacoste, who was charged with stealing a pair of boots. It would be for them to say whether the evidence was sufficient to entitle them to send the prisoner for trial. The prisoner was charged with stealing the boots in August last. They were not found until the last day of February. It was for them to say whether the account given by the prisoner as to how the boots came into his possession was a reasonable one or not- He thought the freedom of the county from crime WAS subject of great congratulation. CHARGE CF STEALING A GANDER. Joseph Evans was charged with stealing' a gander at Llangunack, on the 3rd inst. Mr Bowen prosecuted, and Mr T. R. Oliver Powell defended the prisoner. P.O. Hughes said he was stationed at Llanedy on the 3rd of February. He was going towards the tinworks, when he heard some geese making a noise near a pond. One was in the wafer, and the prisoner was up to his waIst. He saw the prisoner bring the goose out and twist the head. He came along to within two yards of where the witness was, when he threw the goose down, and said, D the goose.' Witness afterwards showed the goose to Mr John Thomas, who identified it as his property* John Thomas, the prosecutor, a farmer, identified the goose. Mr Powell addressed the jury, and asked tbelo to look at all the improbabilities of the case. Was it reasonable that the prisoner, who, as there was nothiøl known against him, they had a right to assume was respectable man, on a fine moonlight night in February' would go up to his waist in water to steal this goose- The prisoner's account of the affair was, that he "as crossing a plank, when it slipped and injured the gander and that was the reason he took hold of the goose. His Lordship briefly summed up, when a little ensued. One of the jurymen rose in his seat, and placing his hands on the front of the rail, and assumIng a very serious air, commenced wi'h, 'it seems to me to be a very difficult affair.' The Clerk interrupted and told the speaker to address the judge. The speaker then said he wanted to know from hIS lordship whether it was a goose or a gander? An outburst of laughter followed this, when Lordship told the speaker not to mind the laughter; was always better not to laugh until people knew whs" they were laughing at. The juryman then said he wanted to know whether ld was a goose or a gander ? Ton policeman said he found a goose, and the prosecutor said it was a gander he lost- This was followed by renewed laughter. The jury matt however did not consider it so light a matter, and looked very earnestly at his lordship.. His Lordship told him that it made no difference whe- ,oi- ther the bird was male or female. The prosecutor ha sworn that the bird was his. lie had said it was a gan- der, and depend upon it he knew. Tho jury consulted for a short time, and then retur"6 a verdict of guilty. The prisoner was sentenced to months' hard labour. NO TRUE BILL. The Grand Jury found no irue bill against Charles Lacoste, who was charged with stealing a pair of boots a Blaencwm, the property of Henry Smith, on the 14tnf" August last. His Lordship thanked the grand j^ry their attendance and dismissed them. 'This concluded the criminal business.

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TEN BY. During the past week a heavy shower of hail fell in the ne;ghbourhood of Tenby. Some of the hailstones were picked up measuring from 1ft to 2 inches in circum- ference. On Tuesday week, another of the series of popular read- ings came off at the Koyal Acsembly rooms. Colonel Curtis in the chair. The entertainment was very good and the attendance remarkably good. SAUNDKRSFOOT.—Either on Saturday nisbt, or early on Sunday morning week, some person or persons un- known did maliciously cut off and carry away from a boat belonging to Mr Evan Daly (one of the pilots) the lug sail. It is to be hoped that the perpetrators of this mischievous act will be speedily discovered and punished as they deserve. TENBY CHARITY TRUSTHES.—We have reason to be- lieve that the Chairman, and a majority of the Tru-tees, were in favour of appointing the Rev G. Huntington to fill up the vacancies in that body. We hope that Mr Allen will be induced to withdraw his resignation, as all classes ha* e confidence in him. and consequently must regret his retirement. PEMBROKE AND TENBY COMPANY.— We recently mentioned that connecting this line with the narrow gua<>e system ofthe kingdom depended on £ 20,000 being paid to the Great Western Company before the first of March. This money the first mentioned company has paid, consequently the latter are bound to have the addi- tional rail laid down between Whitland and Carmarthen by the first of June next. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A fatal accident occurred on Sun- day morning week, on board the brigantine Baltic, of Llanelly, bound from port to Caen, whilst getting under way in Caldy Roads. A lad named Hughes, 14 years of age, belonging to Llanelly, fell from the topsail-yard on to th e deck, and was killed on the spot. The poor fellow's head struck the cabin cable, smashing his skull, and also braking his neck. His body was token on shore, and brought to the Albion Inn. An inquest was held on Monday morning, at the Town Hall, before W. V. James, Esq., coroner, when a verdict of Accidental Death was returned. TENBY CORPORATION. At an adjourned special meeting, held en Monday week* present—The Mayor Alderman Wells, Reea and Mason Councillors G. White, G. Hughes, W. Gibbs, J. Gilford- and W. W. Rees. In reference to the land and cottages in the front of Mr Robert's house at the Green Hill, the following let- ter was read Haverfordwest, Feb. 24, 18G8. Gentlemen,—Mr Roberts declines to purchase the property on the Green the price proposed to him is so much beyond his calculation. Ho, under my advice, will give CI20 for it, and no more. He declines making the road to the station over it unless the Corporation will guarantee him £ 350 for the easement over the land between the Green and the station, and ZCIOO for making, metalling, and finishing the road and if required to keep the road in repair in perpetuity, then the Corporation to O,xse J, X »W11 1/V G\UD TO any further proposals the Corporation may have to make. I have the honour to remain, Your obedient Servant, H. P. GOODE. To the Mayor and Town Council of Tenby. After some discussion, in which the Mayor, Aldermen Wells and Mr White took the most prominent part, it was resolved that the plot of land in question should be offered to Mr Roberts for -0120, on his undertaking to make, at his own expense, a road between the railway station and the road leading from the Deer Park to the Green. Mr White, at some length, went into the subject of the Water works, and argued that it would be better for the supply of water from the Lady-well and Holy-well springs to be carried direct into the Tenby reservoir, in- stead of being allowed to enter the main pipes near the Rectory. Moved by Mr White,—That in order to secure to the town of Tenby the advantages expected to be derived from the additional water supply, it is more desirable that the wa er should be conveyed in a separate pipe directed to the basins. By adopting this plan, and thus making the railway company entirely dependent on the new supply, will better ensure the pipes along the line being kept in repair by them, and it will also enable the L'cal Board of Health to have a sufficient quantity of pure water in the lower basin to supply the town, with- out being mixed with the surface water. The motion was carried, the Mayor and' Alderman Mason alone being opposed to it. Ordered,—That the management of the water works, and the control of the scavengers, be vested in the Sur- veyor. Head-Constable Thomas was appointed Inspector of Weights and Measures. The fines are to belong to him, but he is not to have any increase of salary. Ordered,—That the Surveyor get additional pipes laid down from the tap-house, near the Rectory, to the lower basin. The design for the new fountain about to be erected in Castle Square at the expense of the Mayor, Dr Dyster, was laid before the Board when Messrs White and Mason were appointed a committee to decide upon the exact site. The meeting was then again adjourned until March 11th.

PEM B B O KE. ~™~ CAUTION TO AGRICULTURAL SERVANTS.—On Satur- day, before the magistrates, Simon Picton, an agricul- tural servent in the employ of Mr S. P. Williams, Lam- phey Park, was charged with deserting his service on Feb. 18. Mr Williams said he engaged the defendant at Michaelmas, to serve him ag an agricultural labourer until Lady-day, at lis 61 per week. On the day named defendant left his work without assigning any cause, and had put complainant to considerable inconvenience. Mr Williams claimed 15s damages, for the less he had sustained, but he did not wish to press the charge. Ordered to forfeit three days' pay due, and 5s 5d costs, or seven days' imprisonment. PEMBROKE PETTY SESSIONS. BOROUGH SESSIONS. [Town Hall, Saturday, February 122nd 1868, before H. P. Jones, Esq, mayor, Wm Hu!m, J. R. Bryant, T. Mansell, and Douglas A. Reid, M.D., Eaqrs.] P.S. Robert Irving, inspector of nuisances, v. George Way, of Pembroke Street, Pembroke Dock, butcher, for allowing a nuisance to be on his premises. This was an adjourned case, and was further adjourned to the 14th of March next. Same v. Henry Way, of Pembroke Street, Pembrcke Dock, butcher. The same offence. The nuisance was admitted and ordered to be removed with costs. Charles Lock, of Pembroke Dock, v. Thomas -Polve, for an assault. Settled by consent, and costs jointly paid by each party. Superintendent Gao. Evans charged John Belt, of the Ferry House, Pembroke Ferry, with keeping his house t open for the sale of beer at prohibited hours on the after- noon of Sunday, the 16th instant. The charged wws admitted. Fined YI, and 69 costs. Same charged George Thomas, landlord of the Maltster's Arms, East End, Pembroke, with same offence on the forenoon of Sunday, the 9th instant. Defendant ad- mitted the charge. Fined £ 1 10s and 5s costs. Paid. Same charged Martha Davies, of Orange Town, Pem- broke, with selling beer on the 15th instant without a licence. Fined 20 6d, and 7s costs, to be levied by dis- tress, in default seven days in the House of Correction. Fine and costs paid. COUNTY SESSIONS. [Saturday, before J. Adams, T. Mansell, J. R. Bryant, and S. P. Williams, Esqrs, and the Rev. R. J. H. Thomas.] John John, of Walker's Cottage, Manorbier, charged Mary Eynon, of Jameston, with, on the 6th instant, stealing a quantity of turnips. The evidence not being conclusive, defendant was discharged with a caution.

PE^B^OKL^OOKR PEMBROKE-DOCK GA RBI SON. -Colonel A.F.F.Lennox, commanding Artillery in South Wales, has returned from leave of absence, and has assumed his command. Capt. C. Carpenter, 4th battery, 7th brigade, Royal Artillery, has been granted leave of absence until April 14th. PENNAR CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS—The teachers of the Pennar Church Sunday School, in honour to J. J. i Fincham, Esq, and his respected family, invited them with other friends to partake of a splendid tea at the Auction Room, in Queen-street, kindly lent for the occa- sion, on Thursday evening, the 20th inst. Before the proceedings commenced, Mr Quartermann rose and ex- pressed himself highly pleased at the good attendance, but regreited that some of the teachers and friends were unavoidably absent, among whom were J. Fincham, Esq, jun., Drs Bennet and Stamper, and the Rev S. Beale and his lady, whose affectionate reply to the invi- tation was read and respectfully received. He then invited them to take tea. The Rev G. E. M. MacHtigh, M.A., having said grace, Miss Quartermann and Miss Jenkins presiding, the proceedings commenced. The table wa<! very tastefully arranged and bountifully sup- plied under the supcrintende&ce'of Miss Quartermann,ant] the guests, we are happy to say, did ample justice to the numerous dishes placed thereon, heartily enjoying them- selves-a very lively chit chat being sustained during the whole of the repast, after which the company were entertained with singing and music, exquisitely played by Miss Sutton, and other amusements. In the mean- while the cloth was relairl, dessert served, and they re- sumed their seats. The Rev G. E. MacHugh, M.A., rose, expressing his gratification and thanks at the esteem shown him and Mr Finchain's family. In speaking of the school- the rev. gentleman observed that with the blessing of God it had wonderfully progressed and in- creased in numbers, and that in point of size and con- duct it was second to none in the locality. The services also were well attended. The room, though commodious, was not large enough, and it was contemplated to en- large it. He aNo felt thankful to those who had so kindly given their services at the school The rev. gentleman's observations were received with applause. Mr Quartermann expressed his gratification at the success which had attended their labours, and said that he should be willing to assist them to the utmost of his power, having been connected with Sunday Schools for many years, with the exception of a short interval. He also took occasion to thank the Rev MrErskine for his kind!y service rendered at Pennar, and then took his seat amidst applause. The Rev Mr Erskine thanked the teachers for their kind entertainment, and the last speaker for the honour bestowed upon him. He felt himself unworthy of the gratitude expressed by his friend, for though ho had often officiated, and occasionally at some incon- venience, he felt that there was much that he might do, and that in future he hoped to be of more service in preaching the Gospel, and although about to leave for Brazil he should always remember the kind feelings of the teachers towards him ou this occasion. (Hear, hear.) J. I. Fincham, Esq, hoped that the feelings expressed by his rev friend would be heartily reciprocated by those present. He hoped the rev. gentleman might safely reach his destination. He also most .gratefully acknow- ledged the respect shown him, his family, and friends. Mr Quartermann again rosu and remarked that they received the annoim"0"1 of tbt" rov* h-icnj Mr Erskine's re- moval with regret, and hoped that tie would Have a safe voyage. Mr Lath wood said he felt much pleasure at the increase of the Sunday School, and would be glad to have it opened at an earlier hour for instruction on Sun- day mornings. Speeches here followed from Mr Quar. termann, the Rev G E MacHugh, M.A, and J. I. Finch ham, Esq, who proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Quar- term an for the trouble she had so willingly undertaken in preparing and presiding over the entertainment. Mr Gibbs responded, and returned hearty thanks to the pre- siding lady, making an interesting speech, to which she gracefully replied. Miss Sutton resumed her seat, and presided at th6 harmonium. The national anthem having been sung, the entertainment concluded, and the com- pany left shortly after eleven o'clock.

M I L F 0 R D. FATAL ACCIDENT AT SEA.—Put in the 'Nonpareil' of and for Ipswich frum Liverpool; when off Holyhead on the morning of the 19th inst, during the heavy gale that blew at the time, a tremendous sea svept over her poop, and carried the master and one of the crew overboard, both of whom were drowned. Put in the schooner 'Wonder' from Swansea for St. Michaels on the 16th inst. One of the crew named Geo. Mc'Cullagh, while getting in from the bowsprit, unfortunately fell overboard. The vessel was immediately hove to, but no assistance could be rendered, as he went down almost immediately after falling into the water. MILFORD COLLEGE ATHLETIC Spon.TS.-We under- stand that these are fixed for March 10th. Judging by the favour shewn to such exhibitions in other parts of the kingdom, there is no doubt that much interest will attach to the coming occasion. A contest of this de- scription is eminently calculated to promote physical development, and consequently health, in the young by ensuring a certain quantity of preparatory active training. To the visitors and public the spectacle cannot but be highly entertaining, while the reunion afforded by the occasion may, if the weather be propitious, offer scarcely c .7 inferior attractions. Among the silver cups to be run for, one at least will be open to public competition. The flourishing state of the funds, considerably exceeding the anticipations of the most sanguine of the promoters, will allow the prizes to be both numerous and valuable. BRISTOL BANKRUPTCY COURT. Re R. LEWIS, Hakin, Milford, ship and boat builder. Mr Henderson, who appeared for the assignees, stated that he could not ask the court to allow the bankrupt to pass until the assignees were in possession of further accounts. The bankrupt had been mixed up with a Mr Henry Williams in the building of a ship and the greater portion of the debts proved were in respect to goods sup- plied for the purpose. He (Mr Henderson) therefore applied that the bankrupt should be required to file an account of his transactions with Henry Williams. The Bankrupt (who bad no legal assistance), said that Williams had promised to supply the account. Mr Henderson said that Williams had not supplied it, and the regular eourse was to call upon the bankrupt to file such an account. His Honour said that the assignees might also ex- amine Mr Williams. Mr Henderson said they would do that, but they also wished to have the bankrupt's account. The application was granted, and the sitting was ad- journed to the 21st of April.

CARDIGAN. CARDIGANSHIRE SPRING ASSIZES. These assizes commenced on Thursday, the 27th uJt., before Mr Baron Pigott. His Lordship arrived Haverfordwest at 4-30 p.m., and was met by Mr R- Jenkins, deputy-sheriff, and the sheriff's chaplain, tjj Rev. John Griffith, rector of Neath. Owing to the High Sheriff suffering from a severe indisposition, be was unable to s'.tend, and the duties usually perforffle were done by his deputy. His Lordship proceeded s once to open tho commission. Afterwards he to Saint Mary's Church, escorted by the Cardigansh,r County Constabulary, where an eloquent and imprest* 3errnon wa3 preached by the Sheriff's Chaplain, selected for his text Micah vi, 6, 7, 8. FRIDAY. The court w&3 opened at ten o'clock this morDi"^ when the following gentlemen were sworn on the graIL jury Sir T.D.Lloyd, Bart, "M.P. (foreman), J. Boultbee, W. Buck, J. G. W. Bonsai!, T. H. BveVK ley, J. Colby, D. G. Davies, T. Daviea, J. G. Griffith) B. Harford, Capt Howell, J. W. James, J. T. W; J&01. M. Jones, W. D. Jones, M.D., Capt Jordan, Col. Le*1"' D. K. W. W. Parry, G. W. Parry, T. Morris, H. YaugW' T. R. P. Wagner, and G. G, Williams. The usual proclamation against vice, profaneness, 9 immorality having been read, rfl' His Lordship addressed the grand jury. He coOg. tulated them upon the paucity of crime, there being ol1,^ three oases for trial. One of these deserved servations. It was that of Rachel Thomas, charged/1^ having feloniously set on lire a rick yard at Pencrai?' the parish of Llangoedmore, in October last. feeling existed between the prisoner and the jKichar of Penoraig, and, from his perusal of the deposition^ could find nothing more than that. She was a sa^re, stitious woman, and disposed to chatter. He ferred to the annoyances the Penuraig family bad •) subjected to, by the throwing of stones at their prelB gjjJ and their belief that the prisoner was the author, was brought up because of some words she gave.a..u3l ante to. She attributed the annoyances to 8PlJl agency, and said that something worse would c across them. When apprehended and accused °\^o crime of setting fire to the rick yard, she remarked, e saw me ?' His Lordship then remarked they must 9t in mind that if a true bill was not found against the present time, and some material evidence 'urne,-iaSeS afterwards, she was liable to be re-apprebended. "as of arson ought to be fully investigated, and the la^ be very jealous on that point, but the evidence nlU^iey carefully weighed before a verdict was given- weie then dismissed. A true bill was found against George Heed and 1 Whitaker, for larceny. They were indicted for -cce of on the lith of January last, feloniously stolen a P1; _gap, check, of the value of 30s, the property of Evan r f. draper, Aberystwyth. Mr Allen, instr uc!?d So> R. Rooerts, Aoerystwyth, prosecuted; t^e oa the were undefended. The prosecutor deposed tb&t> o0t 14th day of January last, he left apiece of c'iQ^0bb.* by the door. It was all safe at two o'clock when a 8i$. it. He heard that it was missing between 0e The piece of check was produced and iderUib^ • t$ knew it by the trade mark, but could not sw'eer of t*10 was the check that he left by the door, but it _Wi9 sfi same description and quantity. Thomas apprentice of the prosecutor, deposed that he sa goB,e. oi check put out by the door, and that it sis{5r timo between two and three. Catherine IW1^ of prosecutor, deposed that she saw tbe prisoner eStioO back and fore before their house, on the day about four o'clock. They were twenty yar Jfcej and near a public house, when she first sa* ttie