The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

Births,' Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. 10th, Mrs R. E. JONES, The Rock, Newtown, of a son. 12th, the wife of Mr JOHN ALLEN, Castle Fields, Os- westry, of a daughter. 12th, the wife of Mr SIMON WILLIAMS, Tynddol House, Corwen, of a son. MARRIAGES. 8th, in Great Crosshall-street Chapel, Liverpool, by licence, by the Rev. A. J. Parry, assisted by the Rev. W. Roberts, Rhos, Mr W. WILLIAMS, coal merchant, Oswes- try, to Mrs WILLIAMS, Leeswood. 9th, at the Calvinistic Methodist New Chapel, Llan- rhaiadr, by the Rev. J. R. Jones, DAVID EVAN JONES, of Rhosfawr, to ELIZA, eldest daughter of Mr LEWIS, Park Issa, near Llanrhaiadr. 12th, by licence, at Y nyscynhaiarn Parish Church, by the Rev. Erasmus Parry, rector, Mr THOMAS GRIFFITHS surveyor and inspector to the Portmadoc Board of Health, to MARGARET OWEN, daughter of Mr RICHARD OWEN, Holyhead. 12th, at Thorpe, Durham, by the Rev. E H Law Lord ERNEST VANE TEMPEST, youngest brother of Earl VANE, to Miss MARY TOWNHEND, second daughter of Mr IHOMAS HUTCHINSON, J.P., of Howden House, near Stockton-on-Tees. DEATHS. Llandysilio 53' Mauwcb Jones> Es(1-» Haughton, 30th ult., aged 41, at Dorchester, Air RICHARD ROBERTS, editor of the Dorset County Chronicle, and formerly re- porter to Eddoives s Shreivsbury Journal. 31st ult., aged 93, in London, ANN, widow of the late Mr JOHN GRIFFITHS, of Bishop's Castle, solicitor. T I T 38, Mr ROGER GITTINS, Caegwrnedd, near Llanfylhn. 2nd, aged 18, at Shrewsbury, JANE, daughter of Mr THOS. HUGHES, Vron, Llangollen. e 2nd, aged 48, the Rev. EVAN LEWIS DAVIES, rector of Newmarket, Flintshire. 2nd, aged 20, RICHARD, son of Mr R. JONES, Dolgelynen, near Crosswood Park, Cardiganshire. 3rd, aged 21, MARGARET, second daughter of Mr JOHN RICE, Ty'nllechwedd, near Aberystwyth. 5th, aged 84, ELLEN FOULKES, Mill-street-square, Llan- gollen. 5th, aged 23, Mr ROBERT WILLIAMS, school-master, Glynceiriog, at Mr J. LLOYD'S, Pengwern, near Llan- gollen. 6th, aged 44, DAVID EVANS, Esq., M.D., The Hall, Llanfyllin. 6th, aged 65, ANN, relict of the late Mr WM. BAYLEY, Broad-street, WelshpooL 6th, Miss ELIZABETH OWEN, Brynderwen, and daughter of the late Mr WM. OWEN, Vaynor, Newtown. 6th, aged 65, at Mount-street, Walsall, Staffordshire, JANE, wife of Mr RICHARD LEWIS, formerly of Newtown. 7th, aged 39, at Castle-gates, Shrewsbury, Mr WILLIAM J ONES DAVIES, late of Criggion, Montgomeryshire. 7th, aged 67, Mr JOHN LEWIS, Hendomen, Montgomery. 7th, WINIFRED, the wife of JOHN JAMES, Moor-street, Aberystwyth. 7th, aged 32, at Everton, Liverpool, Y-r ISAAC JONES, youngest son of the late Mr ROBERT WILLIAMS, Tanybwlch, Llangollen. 8th, aged 59, MARY, wife of Mr RICHARD MORRIS, Jews Common, Llandyssil. 9th, aged 76, Mr RICHARD. SAMUEL, shoemaker, Bridge- street, Aberystwyth. 12th, aged 32, Mr J.. WILMOTT REES, Carnarvon,. son of Mr J AMES REES, proprietor-of the Carnanon, and Denbigh

I The Principality. CURIOUS RECOVERY OF A COUNTY COURT DEBT.—A County Court debt has just been recovered in a very curious way in Glamorganshire. In 1865 a venerable dame, who kept a public house at Maestey, was sued by a butcher for a debt of £ 20, but she refused to pay, and transferred her business to her daughter to avoid un- pleasant results, in the shape of a levy upon her effects. Since then the old lady has been committed to Cardiff Gaol for periods of about thirty days once in every three months, but it was only recently that the matron carried out the prison discipline with regard to "right of search." The result was that in a belt girt round the debtor's waist there were found notes, gold, and securities amounting to £ 430; and seeing that there was no longer any hope of escaping the bailiffs, the debt, with costs, which had swelled to R65 13s. 4d., was promptly discharged. MISSION TO THE WELSH POOR IN BIRKENHEAD.—A tea party took place in connection with the above mission in the Park-entrance Schoolroom, yesterday week, when a large number of the natives of the Principality attended, and, together with their English friends present, enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. After tea, several speeches were delivered in Welsh and English by the pro- moters of the mission, and the evening was spent in a most agreeable manner, enlivened by glees and songs, performed with taste and accuracy by a select number of the working men of the neighbourhood. THE BRECON PETITIO-In reference to the petition pending against the return of Mr Gwyn for the borough of Brecknock, matters are proceeding very quietly but steadily. The day for opening the inquiry has not yet been fixed, but it is expected to come off about the end of February. At the Brecon county quarter sessions just held, Mr De Winton, mayor of the borough, applied to the Court for the use of the county hall and judge's lodgings for the accommodation of the presiding judge during the inquiry, which was at once granted. The facts proved on the recent examination and committal of certain parties for bribing railway servants to vote for Mr Gwyn will, it is understood, form a chief feature in the pending inquiry. On the other side it is alleged that these circum- stances were the result of "a plant" on the part of Mr Gwyn's political opponents. THE OUTRAGE AT ABERDARE.—At the Aberdare police- court on the 12th, Thomas Morris was brought up on re- mand charged with feloniously blowing up the dwelling house of Richard Richards, a farmer living at Cwmdare, near Aberdare, with intent to murder. On the 5th of December the prisoner broke into a powder magazine, and took a barrel of powder to Richards's house, having gained access to the dairy by forcing the window. He broke out the head of the cask, and laid a train a short distance from the house, which he fired, and a fearful explosion took place, but, marvelous to relate, not one of Mi Richards's household ten in number-was injured. Shortly after the explosion the prisoner was found near the scene of destruction frightfully burnt, and almost naked. He was at once taken into custody; and did not deny having com- mitted the offence with which he was charged. The prisoner, who was led into court, and appeared still to suffer from the effects of the explosion, was committed for trial at the next assizes. FLOODS IN NORTH WALES.—The late storms have had the effect of greatly 'increasing the size of the Dee. A great many large fields, especially between Corwen and Bala, are entirely submerged. The high wind on Monday morning week caused the waters of Llyn Tegid to come with great force over the boundary wall of the lower por- tion of the lake. The road from the railway station to the town of Bala was consequently almost impassable, and omnibuses were need to convey the passengers with safety; but even then they were not free from a wetting, owing to huge waves breaking against the boundary wall, and the spray being thrown over the tops of the conveyances and ducking the outsiders. Llyn Tegid appeared to be in one of its angriest moods, and an old inhabitant remarked that he had never seen it worse except on the night the Royal Charter was wrecked in Moelfre Bay.— Chester Courant. AN ABERGELE VICTIM.—The will, with one codicil, of Joseph Priestly Edwards, formerly of Darcey Hey, near Halifax, and late of Fixby Park, in the county of York, one of the unfortunate passengers by the Irish mail train, who perished in the accident at Abergele on the 20th of August last, has been proved in London by his brother, Sir Henry Edwards, Mr Samuel Waterhouse, and Mr Frederick William Cronhelm, three of the executors. The personal estate is sworn under 2140,000. } TRADE OF THE SOUTH WALES PORTS.—During the month of December the exports of coal from Newport reached 28,256 tons, as compared with 27,963 tons in November, and 35,921 tons in the corresponding month of the previous year. The decrease is owing to the heavy gales which have prevailed, and which have caused mer- chants and shippers considerable diffipulty in obtaining tonnage. Coastwise the shipments show a falling off from the same cause, the total shipments coastwise being 44,846 tons, against 65,328 tons in the previous month, and 65,730 tons in the month of December, 1867. Swansea exported 40,291 tons as compared with 38,488 tons in November, and 46,439 tons in the corresponding month of the previous year; and the shipments coastwise were 11,725 tons, against 17,898 tons in the previous month, and 17,613 tons in the month of December, 1867. From Llanelly the ex- ports were 6,012 tons, against 5,997 tons in the previous month, and 8,171 tons in the corresponding month of the previous year; and the shipments coastwise were 5,405 tons, against 10,142 tons in the month of November, and 10,603 tons in the month of December, 1867. Newport alSf exported 10,944 tons of iron, of which New York took 2,888 tons, and New Orleans 2,446 tons; and Swansea also exported 1,827 tons of iron, and 6,249 tons of patent fuel. ':fERISHED IN THE STORM.—On Saturday, the 9th, the body of a poor woman, recognized as Sarah Edwards, was found on the mountain between Aberdare and Treherbert. She resided near the Black Lion Hotel, Aberdare. She left her home on Monday, the 28th ult., and had not been heard of till found. It is supposed she went to Treherbert to beg alms. With her was found a basket of broken bread and a pair of shoes. PROFESSOR ANDERSON AND THE JUDGE. Professor Anderson, who is still bidding farewell to the British public, prior to his final retirement from the stage, came into collision with the County Court Judge, at Aberdare, on Monday, and discovered that necromancy must yield submission to law. The Professor, on Saturday evening, commenced a series of performances (farewell, of course) at the Temperance Hall, and this week the monthly sitting of the County Court is being held in the same room. The business of the Court was interrupted by the noise made by two of the Professor's men, who, screened from sight by a large curtain, were preparing for the evening's entertain- ment. The Judge had these men brought before him, and fined them 5s. each. Hearing of this, the Professor came to remonstrate, but the Judge refused to listen, and the Professor declining to leave, he was ignominiously ejected by the bailiffs, and his clothes torn. It appears that the secretary of the Hall Company had omitted to mention the fact of the County Court sittings having to be held in the hall at the time he let the hall to the Professor. THE WELSH CALVINISTIC METHODISTS AND THE RECENT ELECTION. -A "Welsh Calvinistic Methodist" writes as follows to the Guardian Sir—The Welsh Calvinistic Methodists have lately been brought into invidious notice in consequence of the fanatical or ugly expressions which, it is alleged, some of their preachers used during the recent election. Will you allow a member of that connexion to say a word on its behalf ? I do not mean to call in ques- tion the accuracy of your correspondents' statements, though I do not believe that any of the ministers with whom I happen to be acquainted would be capable of uttering the abominable words which are laid to some one's charge in reference to the Established Church. Neither do I intend pleading a tu quoque, though the ribald scoffs of such a paper as the Rock are sufficient to substantiate that kind of plea. But just as it would be unfair to sus- pect the clergy generally of ungentlemanly conduct because a few Church papers are foul-mouthed, would it not be equally unfair to condemn the Calvinistic Methodists as a denomination for the foolish and ignorant fanaticism of a few preachers ? I firmly believe that the great majority of our ministers are Christian gentlemen, and have toojmuch self-respect, let alone religion, ever to demean themselves by throwing dirt at the Establishment. It is true-I confess it with shame—that our pulpits are not yet entirely closed to ignorance and stupidity. But it has been for many years the aim of constant and strenuous efforts on the part of our connexion to raise the standard and tone of its ministry; and I venture to think that even at present our pulpit will fairly bear comparison, in point of learning, with that of the Establishment in the Principality, and in theological learning and preaching ability surpass it. I do not say this invidiously, but with a view of showing that it would be unjust to condemn the whole body for the bigotry and ignorance of a few, who belong to a class which is dying away. No candid Churchman or Dissenter will refuse to confess that the feet of his own golden-headed image— mulier formosa superne—are of sordid clay. In conclusion, permit me to acknowledge the impartiality and gentle- manly spirit which always characterizes the Guardian, and to subscribe myself."

ABERYSTWYTH. DEATIT OF THE POLICE SERGEANT.—It is our painful duty this week to record the death of Police-Sergeant Thomas, which took place on Thursday, at the Police- station. The officer has been suffering for a considerable time, and about three months back was obliged to re- linquish duty. He daily continued to get worse, and for the last nine days appeared to be in a state of unconscious- r Sergt. Thomas has been a member of the police- foi» for upwards of twenty years, during which time he discharged his duties faithfully and well he was also inspector of nuisances for the borough, which office he has held for some time past, and by the faithful discharge of the duties devolving upon him secured the good wishes of all persons interested in the welfare of the town. He leaves a widow and seven children to mourn their loss. LIFE-BOAT REWARDS.—The Royal National Life-boat Institution has authorised the hon. secretary (Mr J. Williams) to present the crew of the life-boat, thirteen in number, with 21 each, for their services in rescuing the crew of the Castle on the night of the night of December 24th; and with 10s. each (in addition to the same amount 1 1 nl' Tn', granted to the Ramsay life-boat, for saving the schooner Prudence, of Aberystwyth, and four men. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY.—Before J. Matthew, Esq. (mayor), and Thomas Jones, Esq. A Young Offender.—Enoch Davies, a boy aged twelve, .was charged with creating a disturbance in the Church- yard, and assaulting Wm. Jenkins, on the 23rd Dec., and 10th of January.—Mr Jenkins stated that on the 23rd of Dec. they were decorating the church. Defendant came there and created a disturbance in the church. Witness ordered him out, but he became very abusive, and in the church yard he pelted witness with stones. He was very "plucky," and pulled off his jacket to fight witness. On Sunday last defendant was again very noisy by the church door.—Captain John Davies, one of the churchwardens, said he ordered this summons to be taken out. It was disgraceful to see how the church yard was desecrated by boys of defendant's stamp.—Defendant, who was very ready with his tongue while in court, was severely repri- manded by their worships, and cautioned that if he were again brought up he would be punished. TOWN COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY. Present: John Matthew, Esq. (Mayor), in the chair; R. Roberts, Esq. (ex-Mayor); Aldermen T. Jones and J. Davies; Councillors P. Williams, J. Reese, J. Watkins, D. Williams, Richard Jones, Richard Morris, J. Pell, and G. T. Smith; Mr Parry, clerk. Mr Atwood was also present. EXTENSION OF THE TERRACE. The CLERK read Mr Seddon's report on the extension of the Terrace, north of the Queen's Hotel; plans of the same were also produced, and approved of by the Board. Alderman J OXES- I propose that any person applying for a lease of the land to build upon shall comply with the plans and specifications produced. Mr ATWOOD—Mr Williams of Cardiff applies for a lease of a portion of the land, and he is willing to comply with the plans produced. The Board also agreed upon taking for improvements part of the road leading from the Quarry, and it was ordered that the treasurer be requested to hand over to the Mayor 250 for the commencement of the work. COMMISSION MONEY. The CLERK said that, as Mr Morgan was present, per- haps the Board would decide about the commission which he was charged with. Some time ago Mr Morgan leased land for building purposes, and there was about £1 10s., commission, paid by the Board at the time to the archi- tect, on the understanding that Mr Morgan refunded the money when he received the lease; but he had not done so. If the Board let Mr Morgan off without paying the commission they would have other parties who had also purchased from the Board calling upon them to refund their commission. Mr MORGAN-There was nothing said to me about the commission money when I was building. The MAYOR said this matter had been discussed several times by the Board, and they were unanimously of opinion that the commission must be paid. Mr ROBERTS—How is it Mr Morgan received the lease before paying the commission ? The CLERK—We have the lease.—The minutes of a meeting of the Board, held on the 25th October, 1867, were read by the Clerk, from which it appeared that the commission was paid by the Board on the condition that the money was refunded when Mr Morgan received the lease. The Board confirmed the minutes of that meeting, and the matter dropped. THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND SMITHFIELD. Mr SZLUMPER produced the plans of the proposed site for the slaughterhouse and Smithfield. Mr ALDERMAN JONES said the sooner the better the matter was proceeded with; he had been asked by several persons what the Board intended doing in the matter, and most parties were of opinion that the cattle fairs would be weaned back from Llanbadarn, if there was accommoda- tion for the cattle. The CLERK thought If a committee were appointed to superintend the matter it would be greatly facilitated. The Board accordingly agreed that the following gentle- men be appointed to superintend the matter:—The Mayor, Aldermen Jones and Davies, and Mr Roberts. EXTENSION OF LEASES. The CLERK called the attention of the Board to the decision of the Treasury in refusing to extend leases. It was a very serious matter, and some steps ought to be taken, if possible, to overcome the difficulty. In cases of individual leases the tenant might surrender his lease one day and renew it the next. He (the Clerk) did not see what there was to prevent corporate bodies from doing the same thing. At any rate they could take counsel's opinion on the subject, and if they could not renew there was nothing left but to petition the Privy Council. Mr THOMAS—If you take counsel's opinion it had better be some eminent person, or else no notice will be taken of the decision. Some further discussion took place, after which the Board agreed to take counsel's opinion on the matter. This terminated the business, and the Board rose. ADJOURNED COMMISSIONERS'MEETING, TUES- DAY.—Present: J. Matthew, Esq., Mayor (in the chair), Messrs T. Jones, Reese, J. Jones, Dr Williams, C. Hackney, Dr Rice Williams, Dr. James, J. Pell, J. Davies, G. T. Smith, J Atwood, J. Williams, D. Wil- liams, and D. Roberts; Mr Szlumper, surveyor. THE DRAINAGE OF TREFECHAIN. This was the day appointed for receiving tenders for carrying out portions of Trefechain drainage, and extend- ing the main drain in Bridge-street. Tenders were received from the following—David Evans, 2108 7s. 6d.; Thomas Baston, £ 127; Evan Vaughan, 2132 12s. 6d. James Davies, 2177 10s. The MAYOR-Is David Evans a person who can be trusted with the work ? Mr SZLUMPER-HE has been employed by the Board several times, and his work has given every satisfaction. Evans and Vaughan are the only two persons who have complied with the specifications. Mr J. WILLIAMS—As the Board appears to be in favour of accepting Mr Evans's estimate, I may say that he re- quested me to state that if his tender was accepted, and the Board were not able to pay at the completion of the work, he (Evans) would wait till they were in a position to pay. Mr ATWOOD said the Board had gone to a considerable expense in making new drains, and it was very proper that all owners of property should avail themselves of the main drain, and do away with the cutting up of the streets to serve their own purposes. It should be made a general rule that all owners of property must drain into the main sewer, and if they refused to do so, the Board should take the work in hand and charge it to the owner. Mr Atwood proposed a resolution to this effect, which was seconded by Mr Pell, and carried unanimously. Mr Evans, whose estimate had been discussed, came into the room, and in answer to the Board, said Mr Wil- liams had misunderstood him with regard to the time allowed for payment: it was not likely that he could find money to do the work, and have to wait perhaps two years before the Board could pay him. Mr ATWOOD suggested that the money be paid at the completion of the work, and if at that time the Board were not in a position to pay Evans, then interest at five per cent. should be allowed. The CLERK-You have no power to do that. It was then suggested by the Board that if the money was not paid at the completion of the work, R120 should be paid to Mr Evans at the expiration of twelve months from the date of the surveyor's certificate. Mr Evans's tender was accepted by the Board, the work to be completed by the beginning of April. Mr PELL did not think it would be necessary for Evans to find sureties for the completion of the work. It would be under the superintendence of Mr Szlumper. Mr ATWOOD-This will cause extra work for Mr Szlumper. I propose that he be paid five per cent, for the trouble. He will also have to see that the owners of property carry out their drainage properly. Mr SZLUMPER-Only as far as the connection with the main sewer is concerned. Mr J. WILLIAMS-We have no right to interfere with private drainage; if it is not done properly that is the owners' look out. A NUISANCE. Mr D. WILLIAMS called attention to the nuisance occa- sioned in the town by the removal of filth in the daytime. It was being carried through the streets all parts of the day, and the stench occasioned was most abominable. He wished to know if the Board had no power to put a stop to the nuisance. Mr ATWOOD W e employ an inspector of nuisances, TH P 1S n° attention paid to these matters; lne CLERK—If we had a dozen inspectors we are not able to act at the present time. It could only be put a stop to under bye-laws, and the Board have not yet passed any bye-laws. Mr PELL—There is a committee appointed for revising a code of bye-laws, and the sooner the better they meet. PUMPING OF WATER INTO THE RESERVOIR. Mr ELLIS, who was engaged by the Board, wished to know if the arrangement between the Commissioners and himself for the pumping of water into the reservoir was to continue. There were two years of the agreement yet unexpired his., reason for applying to the Board was, if they still required his services he was about to erect a new pump for the purposes of the Board. » Mr PELL proposed that the agreement between Mr Ellis and the Board be renewed, and remarked that it would be more satisfactory to both parties if an agreement were drawn up. Mr HACKNEY seconded the proposition. The CLERK said the matter of an agreement had previously been discussed by the Commissioners, who did not consider it necessary. Mr J. JONES-Will the new pump Mr Ellis is about to erect belong to the Commissioners ? The CLERK-No. It will be Mr Ellis's property. Mr ATWOOD thought it would have been more satisfac- tory if an agreement had been signed in the first instance. Mr PELL'S proposition was then put to the meeting and carried. Mr HACKNEY proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Ellis for the efficient manner in which he had discharged his duties. This was seconded by Mr PELL, and carried unanimously, INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS. T n 11 that were to occur in the summer, when the houses were full of visitors, it would no doubt be attended with. serious results. He thought the Board ought to appoint an architect or some person to see that buildings were pro- perly constructed. Mr PELL said as soon as the bye-laws were passed and sanctioned by the Secretary of State, the Board would be able to make an inspection, and inquire into the matter, but until then any such interference would be a trespass. He had made enquiries with reference to the house men- tioned by Mr Williams, and found that the fall was caused by an overloading of some materials on a scaffold- ing, which gave way. It was then proposed and seconded that the committee appointed be requested to produce bye-laws at the next monthly meeting of the Board for inspection. A COMPLAINT. L Mr HACKNEY complained of the state in which the streets were left after any repairs by the gas men. He had several times complained to Mr Siviter, and he said it was the mason's work to see to it. He (Mr Hackney) begged leave to propose that the C5 annually paid to Mr Siviter be discontinued. Mr ATWOOD-IS Mr Hackney aware for what services the money is paid to Mr Siviter ? The CLERK-For regulating the burners. A mason, could not do Mr Siviter's work he is very often required to repair the piping. Mr ATWOOD thought that in fairness Mr Siviter ought to be present when this matter was brought on. On the motion of the MAYOR the matter was adjourned until the next meeting, when Mr Siviter would be required to attend. PUNCTUALITY. The MAYOR called attention to the irregularity of the time at which the proceedings of the Board commenced. In future, if there were not a quorum of the members present within a quarter of an hour of the time fixed, the meeting would be adjourned. This terminated the proceedings, and the Board ad- journed for a week. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY.—Present: G. Parry, Esq. (chairman), Mr W. Jones (vice-chairman), Jas. Lloyd, Esq. (ex-officio); Messrs J. Watkins, Richard Morris, J. Jones, D. Roberts, Lewis Lewis, Isaac James, David Stephens, Joel Morgan, D. J. Davies, T. Jones, William Jones, Lewis Jones, Thomas Jones, and Richard Owen. —Mr Hughes, clerk. RELIEF. The number of persons receiving out-door relief for the past fortnight were—No. 1, Aberystwyth, 458; No. 2, Genau'rglyn, 682; No. 3, liar, 417. Amount paid by the different districts—No. 1, £ 86; No. 2, 2167 10s. 6d.; No. 3 (three weeks), zCl03 5s. Od. Number of tramps lodged during the past week, 16. RELIEF OF THE POOR. The CHAIRMAN asked if the paupers had been relieved during the past week in Aberystwyth. Mr GRIFFITHS—Yes. The CHAIRMAN—A letter has been put into my hands this morning from Dr Rice Williams, complaining that of late the poor have not been relieved, and that they were thus thrown upon private charities. The letter is as follows Aberystwyth,11th Jan., 1369. Dear Sir,—It has come to my knowledge that several times during the winter the weekly relief to the out-door poor has been withheld from week to week, and therefore the poor are com- pelled either to beg or come on private charity, or get credit as they best can in the different shops for the necessaries of life, or they may starve. Knowing your private charitable feelings, and how much it mnst grieve and pain you, will you therefore be kind enongh to inform me-1st, how many times during the last six months the usual weekly relief has been withheld from the out-door poor; 2nd, the reasons the relief has been withheld; and 3rd, what measures are proposed to be adopted to remedy this sad state of things. A copy of this letter, with your reply, I may feel it my duty to publish and forward to the Poor Law Board. I remain, dear sir, yours faithfully, C. RICE WILLIAMS, M.D. Mr GRIFFITHS, in reply to the Chairman, said the funds were not sufficient to pay the paupers four weeks during the last half-year; the money had not been collected by the overseers. The CHAIRMAN—We should have started with funds in hand, and it would have saved all this. I hope we shall be able to carry on now, and not let it occur again. The usual relief business was then proceeded with. Mr GRIFFITHS said he had received a letter from a man named David Jones, a fireman, who was sent to one of the London hospitals. They had refused to admit him into any of the hospitals as in-door patient, and he wanted the Board to send for him home. The letter was as follows: 6, Charles-street, Drury-lane. 8ir,-1 have had a consultation respecting my eyes, with Mr Critchett and Mr Cooper, of the Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital, and regret to state that they cannot take me in as a patient. They have given me medicine, and that is all; they tell me my sight is gone; my position, therefore, is most painful, for I have no means of keeping myself out. I will sincerely thank you to send for me as soon as lpossible. I have also applied to Charing Cross Hospital without effect. I fear my case is hope- less. An answer per return will oblige yours obediently, DAVID JONES. Mr GRIFFITHS stated that the Guardians had advanoed the applicant zCl 5s. in order to send him to London. • The CHAIRMAN—You had oetter Write to tlie peVSon, and tell him to apply to the relieving officer of the district in which he resides they are bound to relieve him. A SCHOOLMISTRESS FOR THE WORKHOUSE. The CHAIRMAN said the next question for the Board was the desirability of having a schoolmistress in the house. His (the Chairman's) motive for bringing the matter on at the present time was owing to the increase of children in the house. At present the officers of the house were too much engaged with other duties, and that attention which the children required could not be given to them. At present the children were sent to the National school; there was no one sent with them, and they went and came almost as they liked. When at home they were allowed to run about the place, and he (the Chairman) had no doubt, in some cases, they got into communication with the vagrants, by whom they would eventually become con- taminated, unless proper steps were taken to remedy the eviL It was a question which required the serious atten- tion of the Board, and he thought it very necessary that a governess should be appointed. In answer to to the Board, The MASTER stated that the children arrived home from school at all times. At present there were a number of children in the house too young to be sent to the National School, who might receive instruction by a governess in the house. The CHAIRMAN thought a governess could be obtained for 220 per annum, and her rations. The Board was at present paying 28 per annum for schooling, and the addi- tional £12, as proposed, would be eventually more benefi- cial and economical than the money at present expended. Some of the Guardians thought 220 too large a sum for < the services required. j Mr WATKINS said the Board used to give M when < there was a governess in the house. The CLERK-Part of the money is paid by Government. The CHAIRMAN-If the Guardians are satisfied with the present plan in force, then I propose that some person is appointed to look after them going to and coming from school. Mr MORGAN-Is there, a complaint that the children don't learn at the National School? Mr GRIFFITHS—I believe they would have progressed more if educated in the House. After a little further discussion, The CHAIRMAN proposed that a schoolmistress be ap. pointed at a salary of 220 per annum, with rations. MrWM. JON, (vice-chairman) seconded the propo. sition; and, being put, it was carried unanimously. The Clerk was ordered to advertise for a governess at the terms above stated, applications to be sent to the Clerk not later than January 25th. a A LETTER. The CHAIRMAN said a letter had been sent to the Board on the subject of the appointment of a schoolmistress; the j letter also contained some complaints. He thought if the writer of the letter or anyone else had any complaints to make against the management of the affairs of this Board, they should appeal to the proper tribunal, the Poor Law I Board. This terminated the business.

Shipping Intelligence. j —————————————————————-— :j PORTMADOC. 1 ARRIVALS, JAN. 14TH :—Jane Hughes, Jones, Dublin Margaret, Roberts, Liverpool; Omnibus, Lewis, Pwllheli; Laura, Roberts, Liverpool; Jane Owen, Evans, Runcorn; Frances, Jones, Liverpool; Anne Davies, Davies, Liver- pool Dahlia, Williams, Liverpool; Dave; Thebbit; Elizabeth and Margaret; Catherine and Mary, Nicholson, Liverpool; Eleanor and Jane, Davies, Liverpool; Equity, James, Liverpool; Reynard; Elizabeth Richards, Roberts, Mochras; Mary Jones, Jones, Liverpool. SAILING :—Anne Jones, Jones; Emily Agnes, Jenkins John and Grace, Jones Messenger, Williams. ABERYSTWYTH. ARRIVALS.—H. E. Taylor, s.s., Lewis, Liverpool;, New Diligence, Davies, Liverpool; Fame, Williams, Chester Primrose, Jones, Liverpool; Alert, Griiffths, Dover; Two Sisters, Edwards, Chester. < SAILINGS.—H. E. Taylor, s.s., Lewis, Liverpool. TIDE TABLE FOR PABERYSTWYTH, ABERDOVEY, AND BARMOUTI-L Jan. Aberystwyth. Aberdovey. Bannouth. Jan. Aberystwyth. Aberdovey. Barmouth. a.m. mm. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. Sat. 16 9 38 9 55 10 7 10 24 9 47 10 4 Sun. 17 10 12 10 30 10 41 10 59 10 21 10 39 Mon. 18 10 47 11 8 11 16 11 32 10 56 11 12 Tues. 19 11 20 11 38 11 49 — 11 29 11 47 Wed. 20 11 57 — 0 26 0 46 — 0 26 Thur. 21 039 1 4 1 8 1 33 0 48 1 13 Fri. 22 1 33 2 6 2 2 2 35 1 42 2 15 AN EXTRXOItDl-.iARY'tOTTER.-During the present flood- j