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SWANSEA, FRIDAY, JUNE 5.

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and address of the Grand Reform Association, estab- lished in London with the view of promoting the cause of Reform, by ensuring to the people every assistance in the assertion and maintenance of their electoral rights. This can be best effected by the constitutional exercise of the elective franchise; and the patriotic object of the parent Association in the Metropolis can only be achieved by the union and co-operation of all classes of Reformers in town and country. It was our intention to have thrown out some few suggestions as to the mode in which the Branch Associations might be made the most efficient in promoting this national un- dertaking, but that we learn that the Committee of Management are now engaged in framing rules for the general guidance of the Reformers on this point; and as we are quite sure that nothing can emanate from that body, which the fairest patriotism does not suggest, and the soundest judgment dictate, we shall for the present content ourselves with reminding our readers that the cause of Reform is best served by preparing for the polling-booth. We cannot but lament to see the country about to be divided and torn by parties, but there is no help for it; the Tories, who denounced political unions, affirming them to be illegal, are now forming their dubs upon that very principle, and are at work in every quarter therefore the friends of Reform must be on the alert to defeat them. f SWANSEA PHILOSOPHICAL AND LITERARY INSTITU- TION.—This society held their first meeting at the Town- Hall, on Monday last, which was most numerously and respectably attended. Among those present we observed the Rev. Dr. Hewson, Sir John Morris, Bart. Vice-Presi- dents, the Rev. W. D. Conybeare, the celebrated geologist, and several others of scientific and literary attainments.- Dr. Hewson was unanimously and earnestly requested to take the chair, which after some hesitation he consented to fill, regretting that some person more capable than himself of doing justice to the occasion did not preside at the first meeting of the "Swansea Philosophical and Literary Insti- tution." He then addressed the meeting at some length, alluding to the separation of Philosophy, made by the ancient Greeks, into the three departments of Physics or Natural Philosophy, Ethics or Moral Philosophy and Logic; but confined his observations more immediately to the first divi- sion, assuming that Natural Philosophy would more parti- cularly engage the attention of the society. He congratu- lated the meeting on their being so fortunate as to have a President who had been so close and accurate an observer of the phenomena of the atmosphere, the earth, and the waters. The published works of L. W. Dillwyn, Esq. on Conchology, Conferva, Entomology, and Botany, furnished ample evidence of his intelligence, perseverance, and deep research, and pointed him out as a most effective leader, both by his energies and his example, in exploring and realizing the various materials of wealth and utility concealed in the district around us, which invite the investigation, and will reward the labours of the lovers of geological science. He paid a well merited tribute of respect to the philosophical and literary attainments of our esteemed Member, J. H. Vivian, Esq. and the other Vice-Presidents, but thought that the name of some gentleman more practically conversant in the general field of philosophy might have been more justly and advantageously substituted for his own. To the Honorary Secretary, John Jeffreys, Esq., he ascribed the merit of originating, in some degree, the society; and ex- pressed a confident expectation that the distinction which that gentleman had already acquired in Natural History was but the commencement of an honourable career in the annals of philosophy and literature. He recommended to the society the exertion of their best efforts in forming a Museum for the collection and exhibition of all natural productions, for specimens of the arts, and especially of the finer arts of painting and sculpture. Having given a synoptical view of the general objects of the society, and having logically ex- emplified the advantages which philosophers may arrive at by the process of legitimate induction, of which it is impos- sible, in this summary, to give even an outline, he proceeded to point out the many benefits accruing from the intellectual pursuits he had described. Here was ground -on which all men might meet, not only without angry feelings ep hostile dispositions, but also would be engaged in those designs which directly tend to soften the asperities and allay the irrita- tions which the conflicting interests and jarring opinions of men too frequently engender. Above all, the minds of men would be raised to the contemplation of the Divine Good- ness, as apparent in the wisdom, power, and order displayed in the works of creation. Religion and Philosophy would thus be made to form a friendly coalition, and to concentrate their united attributes in that great and good Being, who is the centre of all truth and the source of all perfection — The Rev. Gentleman was warmly cheered during many parts of this address, and we greatly regret that we are pre- vented by want of space from giving more than a mere out- line of his admirable speech.—The Rev. W. D. Conybeare then addressed the meeting, and after alluding, in a geolo- gical point of view, to the richness of the field in which the new society had been established, he ably insisted upon the necessity of unity and co-operation; and said that he would render every assistance in his power as much for the general interests of science as to serve the society, being satisfied that institutions of this kind were in many respects of the greatest advantage to the country. He hailed, therefore, with much satisfaction the formation of the Swansea Phi- losophical and Literary Institution," and intimated his in- tention of very soon paying us a visit again.—Sir John Morris also expressed himself much interested in the undertaking, and seemed to take an active part in the arrangements of the society.—Several resolutions were then discussed and agreed to (for which see advt.), and the meeting separated highly gratified with the proceedings.—We observe by the list that the society already contains 116 members, who have enrolled their names within little more than three weeks from its commencement. The next meeting is fixed for Monday next. The famous Cave near Paviland, in Gower, which has been noticed by Dr. Buckland in his Reliquiae Dilu- tiana," as containing remains of animals now extinct, was explored last week for the new institution. An interesting discovery was made of a great number of Celtic flint knives, arrow-heads, &c., which were found in every part of the cave, as well beneath as above the stalagmitic crust; and from the appearance and number of the specimens and other circumstances, it is supposed that there must have been a large manufactory or deposit there of those rude im- plements. It is singular, that within a •• cry short distance of the cave is a place called Druid's Lodge," and many traces of cairns and fortifications are found in the immediate neighbourhood. Part of a human cranium and other bones, apparently of a very ancient date, were found at the ex- tremity of the cave. with numerous fossil teeth and bones of the elephant, rhinoceros, tiger, hyaena, wolf, fox, bear, elk, deer, horse, ox, goat, and other animals. CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.—The Deputation com- menced their labonrs in Swansea on Sunday last, and three sermons were preached in our two Churches in aid of its funds, the Rev. Allan Cornwall, A.M., at St. Mary's, and the Rev. W. D. Conybeare, A.M., at St. John's, in the morning, and Mr. Cornwall, at St. John's, in the evening.— At St. Mary's about 271. was collected, and at St. John's 191. Mr. Conybea:e also preached at Bishopston, where the sum of 41. 4s. 6d. was collected. The next evening a Public r.w Meeting was held at_thfs_JIown-HaH^a?beEe-Dr. Hewsm, Chancellor of St. David's (and now President of ttile Aux- iliary), took the Chair.—The Rev. Chairman adverted to the universal objects of this society, and advocated its cause in a way highly gratifying and delightful to the Meeting, which, for number or respectability, we never saw excelled if equalled, in this town. The Speakers were the Revs. S. Phillips, A. Cornwall, W. D. Conybeare, B. Evans, Majoi Mackworth, and John Grove, Esq. Major Mackworth, in his speech, alluded to Lampeter (which the Rev. W. D. Conybeare called the school of the prophets). He said the Deputation bad been invited to visit it, and on Saturday last held a meeting there, and which was one of the most gratifying description: the Principal, Vice-Principal, and all the students (with the exception of three, who were sick) attended, and the spirit evinced in the cause of the Church Missionary Society was what its firmest friends could have wished. The students had the generosity to offer to trans- late the papers of the Society into the Welsh language. This really shows firmness in the cause. We gathered from one of the speakers, that the Society had as supporters 14 Bishops and 4000 Clergy.-Mr. Cornwall pleaded for the New Zealand Church with great effect, and asked those who would forward Mr. Yates in this object, to cast their shillings on the great table before them; and when the Meeting had finished with a doxology, a shower of shillings was thrown upon the table, so that he collected 105 for this object, and at the doors nine guineas. The next day, Gower was visited, and the sum of 161. 15s. Gid. was collected, with one guinea tor the New Zealand Church. The Society is making rapid progress, and the following account from its com- mencement in this place to the present time, may afford interest to many of our feaders:—In May, 1830, Mr. Greenway, from the Society in London, visited Swansea, and held a Meeting at the Town-Hall, at which was collected 141. 18s. 2d. In the next year nothing appears to have been done; but in 1832, the Rev. George Hazlewood (de- puted by the Society), visited us, and the sum of 81. 4s. 6d. was sent to the Parent Institution. On the 2d of June, 1833, the Rev. Wm. Thompson, of St. Barnabas, London, preached two sermons at St. John's Church, in behalf of the Society, and with the assistance of the Rev. S. Phillips, of Gower, the association sent the Society 141. 3s. The next year (1834), when the Rev. H. Simcoe, of Cornwall, visited us (on the anniversary of this day, 1st June), an especial bless- ing seemed to crown the desires and labours of the friends of the Church Missionary Society, for Swansea alone was enabled, after deducting all expenses, to send 441.3s. 3d. to the Parent Society. In this year, by the kind care and assistance of Major Mackworth, a Ladies Association was formed, which has thriven (as might be expected), under their fostering aid, and they, by donations and penny sub- scriptions, have now in their hands 71. lis. lOd. to throw into the purse for the Society in London. The Missionary papers, records, and addresses have been issued, and re- ceived by the poor with gratitude and avidity; and to the ladies too much praise cannot be given, for their exertions in behalf of a Society, whose objects are so excellent. When the subscriptions are all received, we believe little short of lOOK will be the fruits of this year in Swansealand Gower. A meeting on behalf of the above Society was held in the Town Hall, Neath, on Wednesday evening, Major Mackworth in the chair. The gallant Chairman opened the meeting in a pleasing and able address, and was succeeded by the Rev. D. Jones, Vicar of Cadoxton, the Rev. A. Cornwall, A. M., deputed by the Parent Society, and the j- Rev. W. D. Conybeare, A. M., well known in this county as an exemplary Clergyman, and to the scientific world as a man of distinguished talent. There was a very respectable assemblage, and the meeting held till a late hour, leaving an impression on the hearers highly favourable to the cause which the several speakers so ably advocated. We are happy to state, that the spirited proprietors of the County of Pembroke steamer, which lately sunk in Bristol river, have placed ou her station between that city and South Wales, the well-known and splendid steamer, the Benledi, of Glasgow-the accommodations of which are of a superior order,-(See advertisement. )--She is to leave Bristol, we understand, on Tuesday next. The Rev. W. Morgan, B. D., Vicar of Llandingat and Llanfairarybryn, Cardiganshire, has engaged the Rev. William Jones, late of St. David's College, as his Welsh Curate, and Assistant in the arduous and responsible duty of ministering to the spiritual wants of those united, exten- sive, and populous parishes. BRECKNOCK INFIRMARv.-( From a Correspondent.) -On Monday the 1st of June, Mr. J. E. Thomas, the sculptor, erected his marble bust of George Price Watkins, Esq. in this Infirmary. The bust whilst in progress attracted universal observation, and now affords general satisfaction. The delicacy and purity of the marble, the elegance of its execution, the natural freedom of the drapery, and the striking resemblance to the venerable foundei of this most useful establishment, so decidedly blended with a beaming look of humanity, cause our admiration to increase the of- tener we behold it. This last production of Mr. Thomas was modelled from the life, and is a high test of his excel. lence in the use of the chisel-he appears at once before the world as one bearing the proud mark of genius. Brecknock must be proud of being the birth-place of so liberal a bene- factor as Mr. Watkins, and of so eminent a sculptor as Thomas-^bDrn on the same soil, breathing the same atmos- phere—4he one performing deeds of charity, the other a highly gifted individual, commissioned to transmit to postei ity a memorial of this truly benevolent gentleman. BRECON INHRMART.—Report of Patients to the 2d of June, instant :-In and Out Patients :-Remllining last week. 56; admitted since, 8 total M.-Cured and relieved, 9; Re- maining, 55.-Medical Officers for the week: Physician, Dr. H. Lucas, Surgeon, Mr. Armstrong. On the 20th ult. at the Rent Audit, at Glasbury, of Walter Wilkins, Esq., M.P.,ofMaeslough Castle, two elegant silver cups were presented—one to Mr. Williams, of Court- Llowes, for the farm and buildings occupied by him, as tenant to Mr. Wilkins. in the county of Radnor, being in the best state of cultivation and repair; the other to Mr. Thomas Powell, of Kilkenny, for having during the last year made the greatest improvement on his farm. At the same gentle- man's rent audit at Brecon, on the 23d ult. a silver cup was presented to Mr. Powell, of Alexanderstone, for the farm and buildings occupied by him, as tenant to Mr. Wilkins, in the county of Brecon, being in the best state of cultivation and repair. Mr. Wilkins through his agent, Mr. Oliver, also generously stated that in consequence of the low prices of grain, a return of 7 per cent. would be made to his tenants. Mr. Wilkins intends at his rent audits in November, to pre- sent two silver cups-one to the tenant whose rent shall not exceed 150 guineas, and who shall during the year have raised the greatest quantity of soil to mix with any compost to act as a manure upon any other part of the farm the other to the tenant who shall have kept during the year upon green food, the greatest quantity of sheep or cattle, upon the least quantity of land. We cannot help adding that the praise-worthy conduct of Mr. Wilkins is worthy of imitation, and we are quite sure it will serve as a stimulus to industrious tenants. BUILTH.-On Wednesday and Thursday week, the Quarterly Association of the Calvinistic Methodists was held at this place, where above one hundred Ministets and Elders from the several Counties of South Wales, and a Deputa- tion from North Wales, assembled, including the Rev. Mr. Richards, Tregaron, Rev. T. Richards, Fishguard, Rev. Mr. Morris, Cilgeran, Rev. Mr. Edwards, from Edinburgh, and others. A stage was erected on the Grove to accommodate the many thousands who on this occasion assembled to at- tend the public services. The sermons throughout were marked with that zeal and impressiveness for which this re- spectable body of Christians are so remarkable. Too much praise cannot be given to the gentry and respectable inha- bitants of the town and neighbourhood, both in the establish- ment and among every dissenting denomination, for the kindness and hospitality with which they treated their strange brethren-hospitality that as much exceeded the needs of the assembly, as it did the expectations of its most sanguine friends. We are also pleased to learn that two distinguished Ladies (not content with common place kind- ness) voluntarily and handsomely contributed to defray the expenses. BURGLARY.—On the 31st nlt.>4he shop door of Mr. Evan Gwillim, postmaster, Builth, was broke open, and, on examination it was discovered that the till was missing but we are happy to say the loss was inconsiderable. Much praise is due to the Magistrates and inhabitants for their efforts, though unsuccessful, to discover the robbers. William Hughes, against whom sentence of death was recorded at the last Brecon Assizes, for stabbing with intent to murder, and which sentence has been since com- muted to transportation for life, was removed on Monday from the Brecon County Gaol to Woolwich. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO A CLERGYMAN.—On the 20th ult. the parishioners of Ruabon, Denbigshire, anxious to testify the r sense of the services of their late exemplary Cnrate, the Rev. T. Thomas, M. A., now Vicar of Carnarvon, met in public vestry, convened for that purpose, to present the Rev. Gentleman with a splendid Tea Service, consisting of a silver tea pot, coffee pot, cream ewer, sugar basin and tongs, a dozen table spoons, and a doxen tea s poons. William Kenrick, Esq., one of the Chnrhwardens, in very neat and appropriate terms, expressed the feelings of the parishioners, and the pleasure which they felt in presenting him with some lasting memorial of his residence among them. The Rev. Gentleman, in acknowledging the compliment, con- cluded a sensible and feeling speech to the following effect "Gentlemen, I receive with gratitude this token of your kindness; but there is one circumstance to which I cannot help adverting. While firmly attached to the Church of which I am a Minister, and without compromising one tittle of its rights and privileges, I have had the happiness to walk in peace with those who differ from it. And is is no less creditable to those persons than it is gratifying to myself, to find that many of all sects have contributed towards express- ing their approbation of this line of conduct. This is the spirit of our Church-it is a Catholic spirit-it embraces all -it excludes none. Gentlemen, your approval of my hum- ble services will, I assure you, encourage me to presevere in the same course, in that important sphere to which, in the Providence of God, I am now called." COURT OF KING'S BENCH, MAY 29.— The King v. the Glamorganshire Canal Co.-The Attorney-General ap- peared to shew cause against a rule obtained in this case, calling upon the defendants to shew cause why a mandamus should not issue, commanding them to convene a general meeting of the shareholders and proprietors, for the purpose of equalizing the rates imposed upon goods conveyed by the canal. The case turned upon the constitution of the Act of Parliament under which the Company had been formed-the 30th Geo. III. By the 40th section, all iron, stone, timber, wares, and merchandizes, were to be assessed at a sum not ex- ceeding 5d. per ton, per mile and iron-stone, iron-ore, coal, lime, and limestone, were to be rated at a sum not exceeding 2d. per ton, per mile. In October, 1820, a reduction of 85 per cent. upon these rates had been made; and, in July, 1834, an advance had been made upon all except iron and pit-wood, which were rated at 3 £ d., while the other articles of the same class were charged at 2-jd. The Learned Gentleman con- tended, that in making this alteration they were perfectly justified under the provisions of the Act. He had in his hand the affidavit of Mr.Forrest.one of the Officers of the Company, who deposed that the Company sustained -great loss aod damage to their works by the conveyance of coat—their boats always returning empty from the places to which it was to be cgnv-eyed-and this was why they had rated it higher than iron and pit-wood, the other articles of the same class.—Mr. Sergeant Telfourd and Mr. Williams followed on the same side.—Sir W. Follett was heard in reply. He contended that this unfair assessment had been made by some of the share- holders, who were large iron proprietors, and whose object was to have their iron carried at a small rate, while the public at large were compelled to pay three times that amount upon goods which the Act required should be rated in the same pro- portion.- The Court took time to consider its judgment, as the question was one of importance, and as there were several mandamuses pending against Canal Companies, involving questions of the same import. LITHOTOMY.—A respectable tradesman of St. Ger- mans, who hj« been afflicted-from his infancy (26 years) with the malady which now imperatively called for medical aid, was operated upon a few days since by Mr. R. W. Kerswill, a young resident practitioner (in the presence of some professional friends from Devonport and Plymouth) who succeeded in extracting a stone weighing 15 ounces of an oblong form, and measuring 11 inches by 9, which is be- lieved to be the largest ever successfully taken from any human being in this kingdom. It is principally composed of earthy phosphetes; and, notwithstanding the manifold diffi- culties attendant upon the operation, the patient's recovery is considered cei.tain,-Devonport Telegraph. The followingarticleoriginated in the Bath Guardian of Saturday se'nnight, from whence it has been copied by several of the London and provincial papers:- Tory Elections.—The zeal of the Tories in the Couservaiiv« caose, allowed on all hands to be great, does not fill up the mea- sure of their wants, nor is it to be expected it should, when they look upon cash as their great means of proselytism.' Fronnpnt elections would ruin them from the reiterated expenses The outlay of the late Gloucestershire election far exceeded'the lar<re sums contributed in support of the Tory candidate and a sort of jjfJfSn'ff circular has since been issued, to raise the sunnlips fi»r filling up the debts not vet liquidated. How we are enabled to give a copy of the following distressing financial display we shall not say but we assure the reader it is genuine. Another wi»ll- contested county election there would upset the Conservative in- terest, unless its friends bled afresh, and to a good tune: '(PRIVATE). <C,„ 'Gl°oc«ster, April 25. ISM aiR,Air. •( committee having tliis day met, and finding ™n examination of the accounts, that 53451. still remain to be D-iici' »ft»r dcdncting the amonnt of subscriptions entered into, and feelin'a it in the boundeu duty of the friends of the party to assist him in thenavmont of so heavy an expense, after the great sums which his first election rn«i al^stanct. Cd '° Wfi'e *0U °n 'hC subjecl' and ,0 request your 'The committee feel less relnctance in making this application, in con- sequence of the dangerous situation of the country, rendering it absolutely necessary that every exertion should be used by all those who have ana stake tn it to prevent its destruction. V I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant, i„LP'u '/H!e fo,lowin8 second subscriptions have been already entered S'- Jthey are carried into the account: — Ditto £ ?°0 2 ° I H°P'on 0 0 Mr Taliin't 0 Warneford 25 0 0 «?! i i .50 0 I Mr. Lawrence 100 0 0 Colonel SWANSEAINFIUMARY.—Abstract of the Honse Surgeons'

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