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GnNEim, Promotion.—In the 1i1 of the late Brevet i rnmotinus we find the names of the following gentlemen :— rtiiti Chesshyre, Esq., Vice-Admii al of the Bine to be T, ice-rwdmiral of the White; Samuel Jackson, Esq., C.B., Captain and Superintendent of lu>r Majesty's Dock-yard at Pembroke, to be Rear Admit-| of the Blue; Joseph Gape, L5q.,(,oi;.niander(bro!herof George Gape, E»q. of Norton), to be Captain and Lieut. J. W. Noble, Senior Lieutenant of her Majesty s Ship Inconstant, to be Commander. Mrs. Burg-ess, the widow of the late venerated and respected Bishop of St. David's, has Renerously subscribed 50/. for the rebuilding of Abergwllly Church. The Rev. Isaac Wiliiams, Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford, is a candidate for the Professorship of .Poelryi that University, vacant by the resignation of the Rev. Mr. IÜ!J.e. Mr. W. is broiher of Mr. Williams, of the CWIJ, near Aherystwith and both are men ot distinguished parts' and varied ^cconiplishnicnts. The Lord Bishop of St. David's has been pleased to Appoint the Rev. D. T. Thomas, Vicar of to be Rural Dean for the Deanery of Upper Carmarthen, on the resignation of the Rev. J. Jenkins, Vicar of Mydrim. Saint Marys Church, Biu.con.—We regret we have it mot))-power to state that the Hev. Edward Blen- <owe, cannot accept this Curacy. He expresses his grate- fill feelings and sincere thanks for the confidence brea hed in the requisition noticed in our last week's paper, but para- mount reasons convince him he would not he justified in acceding to the kind wishes of the requuitionists. It will be seen by an advertisement in our present number, that the Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, which nas tor some time been closed, will be re-opened a series of a, rdiioll sen ice, both in Welsh and English in the coming week, when several distinguished Ministers are ex- pected to preach on the occasion. A meeting of the inhabitants of the county of Brecon was held on Wednesday last, at the Shire Hall, ill the town of Brecon, the Hiijli Sheriff, William Hibbs Bevan, Esq., in the chair; when loyal Addresses to her Majesty the Queen Prince Albert, aud the Dnchei's of Kent, on the late happy event, the birth of a Prince of Wales, were unaiiimouslv agreed to. The several Addresses were very ably proposed and seconded. That to the Queen by Penry Williams. Esq., tne Lord Lieutenant, and John Lloyd, Esq.; the Address to r*rtnce Albert, bv John Jones, Esq., and the Rev. R. W. P. JJavies and the Address to the Duchess of Kent. by the TM*' r m* ^ones> ani' J°bn Powell. Esq. On the motion of Atm" •V(^' Esq., it was also unanimously agreed, that the Addresses should be presented at the next levee bv the High Sheiiff. Bute Docks.—On Tuesday se'nnight, a large Ameri- can ship, the William, Badger, left these splendid docks latlcn iron, and having on board a number of passengers iiom Merthyr aud its neighbourhood. It is worthy of remark fi Dadger went out during a low neap tide; e first time, we believe, that a vessel drawing so much water has done so in Cardiff. Indeed, such a thing would cave been impossible before the construction of the Bute Docks. SmpwREck.—On Monday night last, the Salacia, Morgan, from Newport, bonnd to Nantes, laden with coal, was driven on shore a little to the northward of St. Ann's aead, at the entrance of Milford Harbour, during a very ▼•oientgale of wind, and immediately became a total wreck. Toe crew took to the boat, and through considerable diffi- «oity and danger, 'effected a landing at tbe village of Dale. were *nakle to •»»« tov thing. No part of the cargo mia b« neffvered. NEW CHURCH AT Maesteg.—(From a Correspon- dent ).—At Maesteg, a populous district in the extensive parish of Llangynoyd (Glamorgan), a Chapel formerly belonging to the Methodist body, has recently been licensed by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, for the celebration of worship'in connexion with the Established Church of these realms. Adoration and praise to the Lord of Hosts have been offered up here these two Sabbaths past, the new Vicar, the Rev. II. Penderel Llewellyn, officiating. The necessity for effecting this extension of the Saviour's Kingdom in this neighbourhood arises from the great and increasing influx of the population. Heie, as in similar trading and manufacturing districts, immense masses of people crowd, and what are the moral circumstances under which they have sprung up, and continue to do so? Alas! how often has no due solicitude been paid to procure in- struction in the nurture and admonition of the Lord without Ministers to guide, without schools to instruct, without houses of worship to assemble in, neglectfnl of the God who made them, almost unconscious of acconntahility to an all- ruling Providence, in a measure without knowing their relation to their Maker, and without a sense of responsibility. Let us hope that, henceforth, better days will dawn, for how else can we indulge a fanaticism so wild as 10 fancy that honestv. sobriety, and affection, respect for property or office, authority, regaidto decorum, peace and virtue, will rpigl1 among multitudes who are glowing np entirely unacquainted with the only bond by which moral obligation binds the conscience, ignorant of the only fountain wheitCe relative and social affection flow, and strangers to that softening influence which, familiarity with the means of grace and the sympathy of pastoral intercourse, engender and maintain. May the Lord of Hosts manifest in this and future generations his gracious presence in this place. May He give to those who shall minister here "race truly to believe and preach his word," and" both by their preaching and living to set it forth, and shew it accordingly." May He grant to those who shall attend the listening ear, the obedient heart." When they offer up their prayers "may He hear in heaven, His dwelling place, and when He beareth —forgive." NEW WBLSH Calvimstic METHODIST CHAPEL AT Taibach.—A new and commodious Chapel was opened, on the 5th ult., by the above denomination, on which occasion several Welsh and English sermons were delivered by Minis- ters of the county. The site of ground on which the building stands was liberally presented by C. R. M. Talbot, Esq., M. 20L was also presented by J. H. Vivian, E.-q., M.P., and 20/. by the Faithful Friend Socicty of Taibad), towards the expense incurred by its erect on. Upwards of 301. was also collected at the close of the religious services, which were most numerously attended. NEW Baptist Chapel at Neath. — On the 24'h lilt. a new Baptist Chapel, called the "Tabernacle," was opened in the above town, and divine service was performed therein, on that and the following day. The congiegatiou on both occasions were numerous and respectable, and many ex- cellent discourses and addresses were delivered, by the Revs. J. James, Bridgend E. Evans, Nantyglo J. Vintner, Llanelly; Messrs. C. Thompson and D.Davies, Swansea; J. Lawrence, Lantwit; T. Morris, Cowbridge; D.Evans, Velin Voel; M. Lewis,Salem; J. Pugll, Siloam J.Morris, Aberavon; and T. Hopkins, LUvyni. This commodious place of worship was built bv Mr. Titus Jones, Minister of the second Baptist Church, Neath. The Chapel measures within the walls thirty eight feet by thirty four, with three convenient galleries running round the sides. The cost of its erection does not fall short of 600/ towards which upwards of 1001. has been collected. Neath Town Hall, Magistrates present, Howel (3wyn, Griffith Llewelyn, and Henry Thomas, Esquires.— Mrs. Williams, of the Swan public-house, Aberavon, was charged bv William Brown, 01 the same place, constable, with having allowed gambling to be carried on in her house on the 10th instant. In proof of the information laid, John Thomas was called, who de- posed to having accompanied a friend to Ihe Swan, and that whilst there he saw John Jones and John Mitchell playing at cards, but could not say whether thev were playing t >r money or not. Mr. Randall, clerk to Mr. Llewelyn, solki- tor, who conducted the defence, then called Phillip Hughes, who stated that he was in the Swan public-house the whole ot the evening of the 10th, and did not see cards played there, neither did lie see John Thomas or John Mitchell there on that evening. The magistrates having consulted together a few minutes convicted defendant in fifty shillings including costs. — Mrs. Williams was again charged by some informant, with having on the 13th inst., allowed gambling in her house. William Brown having been sworn, deposed to having jrone into the Swan public-house on the evening of that day, and there saw John Mitchell and Evan Jones playing at cards, that he heard Mitchell and Jonas making a bet on the result of the game then being played, and that he also heard one of the parties state he had been previ- ously playing at cards, and had won Is. Gd. John Thomas corroborated the evidence of Wm. Brown.— Mr. Randall again appeared on behalf of the defendant, and lletl Phillip Hughes, seaman, who having been sworo, sbted that he was at the Swan the whole of the evening in question, and did not see any parties play at cards there, saw Biown there that evening, and saw him subsequently to this charge having been made, when he repeatedly expressed to witness hia wish and willingness to withdraw the present charge against Mrs. Williams, on being paid twenty shillings. Jones corroborated the evidence of Hughes.— David Thomas of Aberavon, constable, stated that he was at the Swan the same evening in company with Brown, and that he did not see any persons play at cards in the parlour as stated by Brown. This evidence was corroborated by Wm. Jenkins. The magistrates being of opinion that Brown had not suffi- ciently proved the charge, dismissed the case, but not with- out first severely reprimanding the informant for having offered to compromise the matter, and also intimating to Mrs. Williams, that if a similar charge should at any tfiture time be made against her and a conviction obtained, she would be deprived of her licence.—John Phillips and Tho- mas Phillips, of the pamh of Cadoxton jnxta, were charged by John Howells, of the sanfe place, collier, with having, on Sunday, the 14ih inst., assaulted him at Crynaiit. The complainant deposed, that in a few minutes after he had gone out of a public-house, in which he and defendants had been drinking, one of defendants came up, struck him, and otherwise ill-treated him. — Mr. Hargreaves, solicitor, ap- peared tor the defence, and called witnesses to prove that neither of the defendants could have struck compiaiuant without their (witnesses) having seen the act done, and also that complainant had on several occasions challenged de- fendants to fight him, and was a very quarrelsome fellow. The magistrates dismissed the case. Cardiff Dirtujct. —Widow AND Fund. — It is with feelings of no ordinary pride and gratification, that we notice another instance of liberality to the above benevolent fund, which will prove the interest evinced in its welfare by the upper orders 01 society, and doubtless be the means of considerably augmenting its sphere of useful- ness. At the last meeting of the Temple of Friendship Lodge, held at the house of Brother Philip David, Three Horse Shoes, it was announced by Mr. Jenkins, ironmonger, an indefatigable and truly worthy member or the order, that lie had received a donatioll of two guineas from T. W. Booker, Esg., Velindra House, which announcement gave heartfelt satisfaction to every member present. But while we thus proudly acknowledge* the co-operation of the. neigh- bouring gentry, we must not foret an act of noble gene- rosity on the part of an individual moving in a different sphere, which will, we doubt not, at a fitting opportunity, be returned tenfold. We allude to a donation of one sovereign made by Mr. Artaud. who had a few evenings previous taken a benefit at the Theatre, and who, although not patronised as we could have wished, generously pre- sented the above sum towards the funds, thus setting an example of unexpected generosity, which we trust to see more generally followed by those on whom Providence has liberally bestowed its favours for who can have a greater claim on the sympathy of the affluent than the sorrowing and unprotected widow, and the helpless and indigent oiphan. From the example, however, thus set by two of the most influential gentlemen-in our neighbourhood (the Right Hon. J. Nicboll, M.P., and T. W. Booker, Esq.), we have every hope that the claims of this truly Christian fund are now properly appieciated, and we doubt not, that every application made to the neighbouring gentry will be met with thai warm and patronising spirit which dictated the answers of the above gentlemen to the disinterested appeal made to thdr benevolence. Tenby, Dec. 1. meeting of the Town Council of this Borough, was held on Friday last, for the purpose of adopting congratnlary Addresses to her Majesty the Queen and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, on the joyful event of the birth of an Heir Apparent; and on Saturday, a public meeting of the inhabitants and visitors was convened by the Mayor, pursuant to requisition on the above occasion, and a subscription entered into for the purpose of defraying the expence of engrossing, 8C. The presentation of the ad- dresses has been intrusted to the Mayor, who Ins kindly consented to present the addresses from the inhabitants and the Corporation at his own expence. It was suggested at last named meeting, by the Rev. Dr. Humphreys, and other gentlemen, that the Mayor be requested to convene another meeting, as the birth of a Prince of Wales offers a fitting opportunity to petition her Majesty to grant an order of Knighthood for the Principality of Wales.—A general sub- scription in the town has taken place to commemorate the above event, and fifty pair of excellent blankets and a cargo of cultli has been distributed to the necessitous poor. On Friday evening, the 2Gth fit., the Hev. D. Rhvs Stephen delivered his second Iccture on the subject of Edu- cation, in the Girls' British School-room, Newport. The lecture was a discourse on the Education of the feelings, showing the connection existing between man's intellect and man's heart, and the manner in which the latter is influenced by the former. The Reverend Lecturer observed that it is too true that, in some some caes, the passious are allowed to run wild, unregulated by common sense. This, however, showed the great importance of carrying on simultaneously with the culture of the intellect, the cultivation also of the moral affections of the heart of man. The fact was most ably dwelt upon, that intellectual acquirements is only to be con- sidered valuable, as far as it moulds and forms the moral; character and disposition. Our feelings are capable of re- straint and regulation, and of being attuned into harmony with all that hs good, and fair, and true. The Reverend Gentleman insisted on the fact, that the scriptures have re- vealed and enjoyed in them all the principles of human con- duct, and if the Book of God be taken as it is—the Book and nothing but the Book, and a compliance with its sacred re- quirements be constantly enforced in education—a disposition may be expected as the result favourable in every way to the exemplification of right feeling exalted taste. The in- culcating on the mind of the pupil, the necessity of always speaking the truth—avoiding censure and calumny—indulging affection generally, and particularly towards relatives-and above all devotional habits and the attendance upon public worhip-would prove highly instrumental in educating the feelings and forming a sound, virtuous, and lovely character. The attendance we were happy to observe was more noinerous than on the former occasion, which must have proved gratify- ing to the Reverend Lecturer and the Committee. The brig Mayflower, from Swansea to London, with metallic land, has undergone tbe neccmry repairs at MIl. ford, and bM resbipped lie, cargo. j Cowbridge.—On Monday se'nnight the birth of the Prince of Wales was celebrated here in a very creditable manner. The children of the National Charity School, and other poor children (above one hundred in number), were feasted in tbe Town Hall with as much roast beef and plum pudding as they could eat; the expense of which was de- frayed by contributions collected from the inhabitants of the town. In the evening there was a general ball in theTown Hall, which was attended by most of the inhabitants, of every class, in the town. Too much praise cannot be given to Mr. Edward Ballard, jun (one of the Boronuh magis trates) for the active part taken by him in getting up and superintending the dinner, and the other proceedings of the day. Respite and Pardon of Convicts.—Fler Majesty wishing to hrw an act of roval clemency Oil the happy oc- casion of the birth of a Royal Prince, has been pleased to notify to the Right Hon. Sir James Graham, the Secretary of Slate for the Home Department, that those convicts who have behaved themselves well shall have their punishment commuted; and that those" ho .em deserving of such a mark of clemency, and who are now lingering on board the hulks at Deptford, Woolwich, Sbeerness, Poitsmouth, Pem- broke, Cork, and other prisons, shall have their liberty granted them. RETWFES Hark!f.rs—A match between five couple of the Brecon Hounds and five conplefrom the Pack of A. H. Wall, Esq., Tyruched, came off on Wednesday last. The Meet took place at Llanstephan, near Bouehrood Budge. on the Radnorshire side of the river, and there weie up- wards of 50 horsemen in the field, with ten times as many pedestrians. Rees Williams, Esq., Mannest Court, was fixed upon as umpire assisted by that well-known sportsman, T. Dayie, Esq., Ludlow. At 11 o'clock five couple front each Pack were thrown off, and soon a capital run took place, and the hare killed. A second and third were disposed of in the same style, and the umpire gave ii as his own opinion and that of Mr. Davies, that both Packs had done their woik so well that he had much pleasure in re- turning each party their stakes, as he could not decide which was best. Llangollf.n.—Intelligence of a serious affray with poachers in Wynnstay Park has been just received thronoh the IIlPoilJm of John Kyffin, Esq., superintendent of police. From what has transpired it appears that information had been forwarded to Mr. Holt, Sir Watkin's head game- keeper, that a gang of six or seven poachers were carousing a I a public house fit Rnabon, on Tuesday evening, and pur- posed visting Sir Watkin's preserves that night. Accord- ingly he and five or six of his men were on the watch. In the course of the night, or early on Wednesday morning, they met at a gate of the preserves, whereupon one of the poachers shot at the foremost keeper, and wounded him in the foot and leg, which felled him to the ground. On re- covering he levelled his piece at the depredator, and se- verely wounded him in the abdomen. His life is despaired of. One of the poachers, besides the one wounded, has been captured, and the police are onr in all directions in pursuit of the other fugitives. They are all supposed to be persons from the neighbourhood of Wrexhain.—Car~ nururm Herald. Accident on the GHEAT Westekn Railway.—An accident occurred on Friday to the up-mail train, by which one of the carriages was overturned, and the line stopped for several hours. We have not received any particulars of the accident, but we understand no lives were lost. The Bath and Bristol letters and papers were not delivered in consequence till some hours after the usual time. Accident on the Avon—On Wednesday se'nnight as the Lady Charlotte, Caidiff steamer, was passing down the river, just below the Hot well house, she came in contact with the Osprey steamer from Waterfoid. The shock was very severe, and both vessels received damage. The Lady Charlotte had her stanchions, bulwarks, and the fore pan of the round-house cariied away. The Osprey only lost her cutwater. Some alami was felt by the passengers, but it speedily subsided. Melancholy Occukruncf. — On Sundav morning last, the inhabitants of Monmouth were thrown into, a state of melancholy excitement by a report that ;\11. Nathan Sbellard, butcher, of Monnow-street, had drowned himself in the river Monuow. :\11'. SifHard had been very lately s t at libei tv from the Lunatic Assyltmr at Whitchurch, since which, he had hurried his wife, the loss of whom, no doubt, pressed heavily on a mind scarcely restored to sanity. He was was observed to be very low spirited all day on Satur- day, and early on Sunday morning his son, a youth about 19, missed him out of bed he got up immediately, but could find no trace of his father, who had dressed himself and gone out; at length, being led to the river, which runs at the back of Monnow-street, by the dog, and footstep, being very cleaily traced down to the river without any track back again, it was generally supposed he had thrown himself in; the dog went to the very point of the bank wherethe footsteps were discernible, as though he had there lost the scent of his master. Boats were immediately pro- vided and persons were dragging the whole of the day, but the river was so much swollen by the late rains that it was a mere chance of finding the body. The river still continues very high, and all attempts to find the body have hitherto proved unsuccessful.—Silurian. The Trade,—The Ironmasters of Staffordshire and South Wales have had meetings, says the Wolverhampton Chronicle, to detei mine upon the measures to be adopted by them to save themselves from ruin, arising from the low prices of iron. They have agreed to diminish the make of iron one-fourth for six months, and accordingly a certain number of futnnces vvill be blown out on the 1st of December, and of course one-fourth of the workmen now employed, colliers, miners, and others, will be then discharged.—A deputation has been sent to Scotland to induce the Iron- masters tlieic to concur in this measure aud ihete is little doubt that they and all others will do so. ] I{o Works.—Lancelot Powell, of Clydach Works, Brecon, ironmaster, an I Robert Eilis, of Clydach, have ob- tained a patent for certain improvmeuts in the manufacture of iron. The first of these improvements consists in boiiin" iron in a boiling furnace to which it is conveyed immediately from the blast furnace in a molten state. The second im- provement consist* in passing orrlriill a Stream of atmos- pheric nir upon and over the surface of the iron, as soon as it is in a boiling stale, for correcting the red-short quality to which iron is liable that has not gone through the refining process, and for more expeditiously bringing the iron into a malleable state. The blast is continued during the pro- cesses of uoiiilJ and fermenting, but is discontinued pre- vious to the operation of balling. The biidge of the boiling furnace is about nine or ten inches higher than in the ordi- nary puddling furnace, by which means the iron is prevented fiom running ovei the bridge, and an opening is made near the bottom of the furnace for drawing off the scoria. The c .inn is-—l, To the manufacture of tualieahle iron, by sub- jecting the non to the operation of boiling, in addition to those of puddling nml fermentalion; which iron is conveyed in a molten or red hot state immediately from the blast r. nace to a foiling, or reverberatory furnace of the particular desci iption or construction above-mentioned, or of ilnv other suitable construction; also by Sttbjectintf the iron 'in the boiling furnace to the action of a blast of atmospheric air, as descrilJed.-2. To the passing or driving a stream or blast of atmospheric air upon and over the surface of the metal for the purpose of assisting in the ptnification of th:' and icndeiing it malleable, whilst under the operation of boiling, puddling, or fermeniing, in a reverberatory furuace of any ùescliption or construction. AukiC'JLtukal Toast. —"The game of fortune; shuffle the cards as yon will, spades will always win." Box Influence. — What boxes govern th: asks a New York paper; and it answers the question thus: —The cartridge-box, the ballot-box, the jury-box, and the band-box. Why has a clock atway.sa bashful appearancc ?—Be- cause it always keeps its hands before its face. Tile new Number of Benti.ey's Miscellany for De- cinber well sustains ilshigli reputation. It is as various as ever, and numbers alllon its vyriters some of the cleverest men of the present day. George Cruiksliunk, Leech, and Crowuoill contribute no less than twelve comic illustrations. The literary contents include the graphic Romance 01 Richard Savage," which well deserves the popularity it has acquired the woie we see of this story, the more we are convinced that it is the best which has ap- peared in the Miscellany since Oliver Twist." The genins of Mainour seems to preside over this periodical. Melancholy herself would almost be tempted to relax her rigid feature* into a loud laugh over Giles Cliaw-Hneoo's Adventures," illustrated -v.r-r"V "AlBany Pointz'* "Family Misadventures at Margate"—" The Irish Footman," and" An UnjWeasent I redicomenf'—Crowqniirs "Trifles light as Air," imdnding Lrpiallity, The Pot-boy's Oration," The Lover." Every Aian his own Cook," «• The Two Friends." "The,Saw and the Axe — O.eor<re Daniel's Merrie Erigliiod." &c. -Then we have Stories and Sketches of a more gfrtve character, such as "TIle i a -ale," an exciliiir and exceeding! v well-told siorv of Neapolitan Banditti—Charles Ollier's Night Shriek," a suitable (ale for the present^ IOIl dark nights — Ahnack's." a Sketch, by an Americnn-" Warren Hastings," with a beautiful Portrait, &c. Altogether, this is a capital Number of this popular Mis- cellany, which will be welcome to every fire-side.
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BOROUGH_OF SWANSEA. At a Special .Meeting of the Council of the said Borough, held in the Guildhall, on Monday last,— Present, Richard Atib.ey. Esq, Mayor, in the cliair. G. G. Bird, R. Walker, T. Glover, D. Sanders, T. B. Essery, O. (J. Williams, itf. J. Michael, S. Dawe, J. Grove, Mag- gridge,—it was resolved,— B That Mr. Essery be placed on the Market Committee. Mr. Hall having assured the Council, that the alteration of the Station Hoose will uot cost more than 501., and that there may be great difficulty, if not loss, in contracting, in consequence of the large quantity of old material,—it was resolved — That Mr. Hall be requested to superintend the alterations. Dr. Bird gave notice, that, he would, at the next monthly meeeting, move for a correct statement of the assets and income of the Corporation, and a correct account of the debts and onstanding obligations due from the Corporation, so that a true showing may be obtained of the precise state of the Corpviation fund,—it was resolved — That Mr. Dawe be appointed on the Lease Committee. Proposed by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. Grove, and re- solved unanimously,— That a dutiful and loval Address of loyal congratulations be humbly offered from the Mayor and Councif of this Borough, to her most graciout Majesty ibe Queen, and her Royal Consort, Prince Albert, on the happy and aunpicious event of the birth of the Heir to the Throne of England, and that this meeting do now adjourn to a convenient day to be named by the Mayor, for the purpose of considering the address. That a dutiful and loyal Address of the Corporation be also presented to her Royal Highness tbe Duchess of Kent, on the same auspicious and happy event. That a Committee to draw op the addresses be appointed of the following Gentlemen The Mayor, Mr. M. J. Michael, Mr. Grove, and Dr. Bird. Mr. Glnvergue notice that, at the next meeting he would propose that 200L be given the Commissioners from the Borough fund, for pacing the Gas Company. He also gave notice, that at the next meeting, he would propose, that the Corporatien do relieve tbe Conun't&sionert' fund, by taking On thtOMhet tbe half-yearly payments doe in March and September to tbe Gas Company, » as to enable the Con-
PUBLIC MEETING AT SWANSEA.
PUBLIC MEETING AT SWANSEA. On Wednesday last, a Public Meeting was held at the Town-hall, for the purpose of voting Addresses of Congra.ra- tion to her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and to her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, on the auspicious occasion of the birth of an Heir Apparent to the Throne." Richard Aubrey, Esq., Mavor, in the Chair. After waiting a considerable lime, in hopes of a larger meeting, the Mayor said,—" Gentlemen,—I have assembled you together in compliance with a requisition respectably signed. The object of the mee:i"g is purely, I believe, to agree on addresses of con- gratulation on the birth of an lIeir to the Throne. It is usual 10 address the Queen. the Prince Albert, and the Duchess of Kent. It any gentlemen are prepared with addresses, I shall be very happy to take the sense ol the mce:i:g on them I am happy to give you an opportunity of expressing those sentiments of lovaltv which I am quite sure are common to us all, particularly when we remember that the young Prince is destineu to take his title from this portioi ot her Majesty's dominions. The inhabitants of Swansea will nr,r. I feel assured, be backward in expressing their attachment to the Throne and her Majesty's person." ( Cheers). [The Mayor then lvad a letter from Lewis Weston Dillwvn, Esq. in which Mr. Dillwui expressed his regret that business of the utmost importance should compel him to be absent. 1Ur. Vtrhm said that he rose to perform a most pleasing oldy. that of proposing on Add re-s or COIIralul a: iOIl to her M ajest v, on her satety, oil the birth of a Prince and Heir to ihe Throne. Mosi heartily and sincere!> did he participale in the general joy of the nation on an event which doubly secured to us the rnie of a descendant of ollr Queen, 10 whom he had, from the commence- ment el her reign, looked with admiration and confidence and it was his earnest and iiearllelt pr .yer, that the vouno; Prince might inherit the same extraordinary strength of mind, that firmness 01 decision, and true estimate'of the'value of the liber- ties and constitution of this his native country, which were so conspicuous in his Royal Mother. Most fortunate also was the vounu; Prince ill the example set before him by a virtuous and ex relleni Father; and we might fairly look forward to his imbibing, t urder the guidance of such parents, principles and sentimenls which wuuld heralter tend — as far as principles and sentimenls could operate-to secure the happiness of every Englishman's fireside. Mtillhew MoggriJge, Esq.; — Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen, in seconding this Address, which I am most proud to do, I have peculiar satisfaction in feeling that no arguments of mine are necessary for securing ils adoption. It has been said of eloquence, that it could adorn the humblest subject Here, gentlemen, is a subject that will adorn the humblest eloquence, and therefore I shall not intrude on your attention any longer, but, after the able speech which you have just heard, confine myself to seconding the Address which Mr. Vivian its proposed to inn. ( Cheers.) Mr. Ilnllt r:—May I be allowed to ask. whether this is a pre- liminary meeting, or a meeting at which addresses are to be adopted? The MayorIf you had been here at the commencement, yon would have heard that this was a meeting to decide upon the adoption of Addresses of Congratulation. An Address to the Queen has been proposed and seconaed, and it is now my duty to put it to the meeting. 1U, It ntler:—There are a great many persons who were not aware that the meeting was opened. The Mayor: — I believe that it is within the knowledge of many gentlemen present, that I sent out to inform any parties who might have been waitllJg that tile iJlêetllJg was opened. Mr. llnltei :-1f this be an Address of Congratulation to her Majesty from the inhabitants of Swansea, let it be so but if it be an address from a few individuals only, let that be clearly UIl- derstood. The Mayor:—The meeting has been convened bv public ad- vertisement for a specific purpose. Any gentleman who has any observations to make may now be heard. [A few remarks were made by Mr. Rutter and some others, wlïich we were not aole to hear.] The Mayor said,—An Address has been proposed and seconded. I shad be glad now to take your votes, whether it be adopted or otherwise. 111, Rnller:—I do not mean to say No, it shall not be adopted,' because I mean to propose an addition 10 it. I do not me in to thwart the wishes cf any person. (Hear.) That address has emanated from a few individuals. Now you must be well aware that meetings got up at this time of the day, cannot be called" Town Meetings. Out of fifteen thousand inhabitants here are only about forty assembled. If this meeting had been held in the evenillg-and I maintain that all public meetings ought to be held in the evening—the attendance here would have been very different. (Hear ) What I wish io add to that address has reference to the distressed state of the country. Dr. Hnwson said that the state of the counlry was incidentally alluded to in the Address. Mr. Hnlter:—f>u; I wish to speak more pointedly than that. I would rather not propose my remarks as an amendment, but that they should be added to Tiie Mayor decided that they could he put only as an aryend- ment. He said he would be most happy to call a meeting to con- sider the distresses country. The present meeting was convened for a specific object—to address the Queen, which was a matter entirely of congratulation. Mr. Rutter said that no address ought to be forwarded to her Majesty that did not forcibly call her attention to the state of the country. Dr. Hewson:—Perhaps a meeting had better be called for the specific object you have in view. Moggridge requested .Mr. Rutter to read the Address he (Mr, Rutter) bad prepared. In reply to some persons who said that the course Mr. Rutter took was unusual, lie said it had been done in the Borough of Soullllvark, and in several other places. In continuation, Mr. Rutter said that the address read by Mr. Vivian expressed the feelings of certain respectable individuals, and they had a right to express their sentiments but he hoped that equal courtesy would be extended to another portion of the community Mr. sugges ed the propriety ofV'inve.-iin^ a meeting for the specific purpose of taking inlo consideration the state of the counlry at large. or of the immediate neighbourhood. After some further remarks, the Mayor said—I think I have only one duty to perform, and that is, to keep within the bounda- ries of the notice. (Loud cheers.) Mr. R:.ller:-Is it your decision that no individual should vary from that Address ? The. Mayor:—No. I stated at first, and repeat it, that any person may move an Address. If yours is in the shape of au address, I will put it to the meeting; but it must now be put as (In amendment Mr. liuttt r read the Address he had prepared. previously re- mal king that he had no wish to destroy the unanimity of the meeting; to which, Dr. Heir sun replied, that he (Mr. Rutter) only wished to inject a little wonnood into the Queen's caudle cup. The Rev. Jolm Jenkins seconded Mr. Rutter's amendment. He said that the meeting could, consistently with the form of the re- quisition, agree to the amendment read by Mr. Rutter. We ought not (l'ontiuued ;,1r, J.) to cnufiae ourselves to tile declara- tioll of our heartfelt congratulations at the birth of a Prince of AVales, but also to declare a truth of far greater importance—of importance to millions of those who are the ground-work of so- ciety-to declare that they are ill a state of suffering almost nn- paralleled in the history of this country—(hear, hear)- and I think all points 01 form should be no ohtacle to Ihis expression of our opinion. (Cheers.) Therefore I Jo, as a loyal man, and as one who advocates the right of the million, declare that it I stand alone, I will second Mr. Rutter's amendment. ( Loud cheer s.) Ulr. Muggritlg? :—Mr. Mayor,—As I have had the honour of seconding the Address, you will allow me to make one or two observations. With regard to the extent of the distress that pre- vails in the country, and the remedial measures that may be fitting and proper to be applied, I apprehend that there are few who entertain stronger opinions than myself I shall be always happy to lend my assistance in enquiring into the causes of that distress, ar,d In endeavouring to provide a remedy. (Cheers.) I sympathize most highly in ihe feeling thai is abroad in the town on that point. (Cheers.) But, Sir. I do not agree with Mr. Rutter, that this is a proper occasion to discuss that question; or that be has put his words into, perhaps, the most correct or the most courteous form. He has talked of taking the sense of the town." The sense of the town" is the sense of those parties who. after being summoned by the chief authority in the town, think it worth while to attend. (Hear.) He has com- plained that the Address I seconded was got up by a few. I would ask him how many got up" his Address ? I think he got it up himself. We see it here as bis Address, and his only. The Address first proposed was looked over by a number of gentle- men, who were present; aud they agreed that it embodied their feelings and their wishes. They thought it went to the proper length, and no further; and in point of eloquence—in point of composition—could not be better. (Cheers.) I must beg leave to state that this is anything but a political meeting and I must also slate, with great deferenœ, that it is nol competent 111 the chair to put anything to the meeting that has a political tendency. Messrs. A, B, and C, may have ibeir own views, but if their views be introduced here, it will lead to endless discussion (Hear.) Let those parties call a meeting far the specific pur- pose they have in view. 1. for one, shall be glad to give my assistance at any meeting convened by requisition to our worthy Mayor. I must again beg leave to suggest that it is not compe- tent in tlie chair to put any thing to the meeting that has a politi- cal tendency. Mr. Rutter denied that bis amendment bad a political tendency. It did not [JOint out any r¡.o;ne,1, Mr. Vinian reminded Mr. Ruder that a meeting had been very lately held for the purpose of taking into consideration the state of the country, and that an address had been forwarded to her Majesty. At any future meeting, having the same object, in view, he (Mr. \ivsan) would be most happy to attend. Ibe Ret:. Jdlui Jenkins: — I bg leave 10 say, as allusion has been made to the political character of that tnne-odrcieut, that I challenge investijition on thai point I think it will appear that there is nothing political in the .vording of that amendment it inetely states a statistical f.ct. ( Cheers). I did not see anything political in it—I looked sharply to that. [Several gentlemen here expressed xn opinion that the contained nothing political. The few succeeding stnlences we did not distinctly hear but we understood Mr. Jenkins to disclaim all connexion with any political party.] The Mayor: — I il;i not think f can exercise any discretion. [ must ahide In the form of Ihe notice. I would recommend Mr. Ratter 10 withdraw hi" amendment ue will haye an opportunity very shortly of bringing it forwaid. I must put it 10 the meet- III, if Ilc insist on its bein (Jilt, but I trust he wiil see the pro. priety of withdrawing it. Mr. Rutter said lJe"had reason to helieve that hnt R limited number 01 tbe petitions emanating from the liberal party ever reached head qUllrlers," lie had no doubt but that the address first proposed would r"ach its intended destiuatiou, and therefore he wished to attach his Mmeudment to it. Afr. Vivian said he had sent the former memorial through the only channel open to him. He had forwarded it to Mr. Mark Phillips, the Member for 1anchester. who had rlelivered it to <he Secretary of State. Sir .fumes Graham. Mr. Vivian aid the reason his name did 1101 appear to the requisition was in conse. quence of an error. Dr. Heicsoti: — It ia a question or expediency whether vou would cast a gloom Over the sUlIsfrine of the occasion. Mr. Rutter: —I would rather gite I1p mj own private opinion, than interfere with the good feeling of the meeting. (Cheers.) The Mayor said he had asked Mr Rutter 10 j!;o into the room and look over Ihe addresses thai hall been prepared. Thumas Edward Thomas, E.wf.I saw SIr. Rotter ¡nthI' room. Mr. Rutter:—Yes, I was in tbe room, but I withdrew, fearing I might be consicferd M1 intruder. Dr. Heioson:—Quite tIlt: contrary. We shauld have been most happy to have seen \ou there. Mr. Rutter after consulting with Mr. Jenkins, withdrew his amendment. The Rev. Charl,s Thompson expressed his approval of the withdrawal. The original address was then pot to the meeting and carried unanimously. [See advertisement.] The Rev. Dr. Hewwn then said,—" Mr. Mayor,— Before I proceed 10 move an address to his Royal Highness Prince Albert, I wish to express to you my lhanks for the promptitude and kind- ness with which you convened this meeting, and to those gentle- men wbo signed tbe reGuisition for your \V orship to do 80. That requisition I heard nothing of, or I should have been most hapllJ to hne sined it for, howsoever filting it may be for the Mnnici- pal Council of this borough to convey to the foot of the Throse their own especial address of homage and attachment, I think that on this occasion all her Majesty's subjects should have an opportunity of coming forward to avow their sentiments of loyal aftectioa. (Claurs.) All one of those subjects, therefore, I again thank yon, sir, for calling as together, and for your kindness and oortrtesy to all DU" that we ar. assembled. The ncoasion is one of common iltterelt- tbe lopiet whiob engage oar attention are 01. ifNl obvioas—and ab. benefit* ariatag from the consideration of Umm may not be laao—idorabla, for 898M apaooUtiv* goo^ may possibly be effected by bringing forward on this, as on any other occasion, sound and salutary principles before the public mind; and some practical flod may be effected if we be disposed, as I trust vve are, to blend beneficence to onr fellow-subjects with loyalty to our Queen-((-h,er )__ and to testify our own satisfac- tion oil the present occasion, by making the hearts of the poor and destitute sinw lor joy." (Land cheers). I hope that in demonstration of our jov we shall forego the luxuries of the fes- tive table, in order to lasle the sreaier luxury of doing good, and that we shall consume the means of irrationally illuminating our own habitations in carrying iight, warmth, and comluri into many dark and cheerless abodes, in 'he dense mass of this popu- lous community. (Cheers). Mavinj; made those few prelintinarv reniarks,! shajl proceed to move the Address lo his Rovl High- ness Prince Aih. rl. whose character itS a husb;id, a father a gentleman, and a Prince, is justly appreciated in this country, and needs not any eiilol, from me bevond what is embodied in Ihe language which I shall now, with vour permission, read. ( Cheers ). Dr. Hewson then read the Address. (See advertisement.) Ii was seconded bv John drove. Ex/ and carried unanimously. 1'}¡,'l/ltIs Edicard Thomas, Esq., said that a 111;rd address was usual on those occasions. Tbe virtues of her Majesi* the Que^n had been sounded m every key throughout the nation at laru;e j but il must be acknowledged, that lo (lie Mother of our mosi gracious Queen, Ihe Duchess of Kent, we are very much iiu'ehte-' on thai account. Hut as this was well known to eve.rv one, he (Mr. Thomas) would m.t take up the time of the meeting iu uu- necessary conversation, but proceed lo read the Address, for the wording o: which he was i.idebie.l It) the Rev. Dr. Hewson. Mr. Thomas then read tire Address, which having been seconded b v (ol.Juties, was carried iinanimousi v. A vote of thanks to the .Mavor was proposed by Mr. J'irian, seconded by Dr. IJetr^oii, and unanimously cariied. At the conclusion of 1111* nieeling, a Subscription was entered into tor tlie relief ol the).onr of tlie neighbourhood, Lpnn the suggestion ol tlie Mayor, it was called the Loval Fund." Up- wards of one hundred poun.ts was subscribed within a few mi nutes, ol which Nlr. N'itiat, ),It file stir,, ot, fift. pound.. A Corn mil tee was also named for the purpose ofsuperin ending the expenditure of the money, and lo see thai it was applied lo the relief of t he indigent poor in a manner best calculated to alleviate their suffering; during the winter. The meeting then separated.
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THE Prince OF Wales is to be "THE PET OF THE PETTICOATS," accordin to His Ro\al HHmess's Nativity, bv Raphael in the Prophetic Almanack, in which little work for 1842 it appears at full length, together with 10S pages of userd and very amusing articles, illustrated with" large Coloured Hieroglyphic on Zinc, and an exquisite Steel Plate called The Magic Mirror," the laughable Wbeei of Pvthagoras, and tlie Cabalistic Numbers. The successful position of Raphael's Al- manack has enabled the pmpiietor, so to improve it as to merit the appellation of being the bed" of 11, e smaller annuals. On Winler evenings and in leisure moments, it affords delight and gratification.— (See Ativt.)
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Sw4nse.\ In fiu m A tt N -A I)stract ot*tiie House Sit Report to the Weekly JJoard, from the 23d to the 29lh of No- vember, I8J|, inclusive: — C Remaining by last Report 2'i In diuir y Admit led since 4-25 Patients. Discharged, cured and relieved 3 v Remaining —22 i Remained by last Report 172 (hit door J Admitted since 24-196 I ahents. I Discharged, cured and relieved IS v Remaining —178 Medical Ojjicers for the Week — Physician, Dr. Bird. Surgeon, Mr. Bevan. ■ Cfunmittee: — R Grove, Esq.. Chairman; L. LI- Dillwvn, Lsq., ice-Chairnian Messrs Jas James, T. B. Esserv, and J ones. Copper Ore Sold at Swansea, Dec. 1 1841. MINKS. 21 CWT. PtniCHASKRS. PRICK Santiago si Williams, Foster, and Co. £20 7 It Ditto 76 f). t t,, il 17 0 Dino 74 D itt,, 21 16 0 Ditto 71 Ditto 22 1 II Ditto (iti Diitn 22 16 6 Cobre 133 Vivian and Sons .lllOO DIlIO Sti Dillo II JO II Ditto 80 2o I 1 1) Ditto 67 Vivian and Sons II ll> 0 Chili 78 Williams, Foster, and Co. 18 t'J 0 Ditto 70 Dilio 13 17 0 64 Ditto 18 19 6 Ditto^ 56 Freeman and Co. 19 2 6 Ditto 7u Sims, Wiilyams, VeviU, Druce, & Co. and M HIPS Royal Co 20 3 C A Hihies 110 Freeman and Co. 10 6 f) Knockmihon 86 Vuian and Sous .770 Lackamore 75 Ditto 6 19 0 Syeuu S3 English Copper Co., all,1 P. Grenftll ;), So, s 3 8 0 Ditt- 21 English Copper Co.3 5 I rioeni X 27 i v ian and Son? 3 15 41 Ditto 2" Sims, VVillyanis, Nevill, Droce, and Co. 1-10 JJ xey 4d p. Grenftdl and Sons 2 Iti I) •» •• 25 Sims. Willyams, Nevill, Druce, and Co. fl 4 (i I.lvvyndu 17 English Cupper Co. 2 14 6 Total.. 1,53t Copper Ore for Sale Drc. 8, 1841. At C,,be Co. ROr. At li'illi(tens's It lturf:-K.(,ckmal,.ii ii.05 At H. Bath and. Son's Wharf: — Alliliies, 279 Kenmare, 37 316 j 1777
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[For the Cambrian."] j ON THE BIRTH OF THE PRINCE OF WALES. Hail glorious dav! hail happy morn Rejoice, a British .Prince is hurn, O England, Queen of Isles Bid all thy sons, with tuneful voice, Let all thy daughters' hearts rejoice, J And change th," lears to smiles. Ye Ancient Britons hail the day, And ne'er for^t what poets say or Princes in onr hnd y Great deeds of valour thev could boast, Their prowess conquered many a host— Their names illustrious slsrid. May Heaven protect Great Britain's Queen From every ill and every scene That would her peace molest And may the Royal Infant prove T.'ie object of a nation's love, By rich and poor carest. And should a distant period come, Wheu be shall sit on England's throne, Illustrious be his reign Whilst Britain's Crown adorns bis bead, In parents' foststeps may he tread, And subjects ri;,Ijts illiijitain. Rise, Ancient Britons, therefore rise, ith joylul hearts and glistening eyes, F'(lm fertile hills aud ,ales; Congratulations therefore senrl- To Heaven your Infant Prince commend, God save the Prince of Wales. Swansea, Nov. n, 1841. Amicus. h -+. T
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DRUIDIC EISTEDDFOD. To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. Mr. Editor,—As I have been the principal ajrent in a discussion lately carried on in your paper, I think it incumbent on me to return thus my public thanks to your Reporter, for the very candid manner in which he has come forward to deny the asseverations ot' a certain individual, who. because he could not extricate himself out of the dilemma in which I had fixed him, must needs throw the blame on one whom he unjustly stigmatizes as a negligent and flippant servant of the public. As one of the public, I am perfectly satisfied with the conduct of the Reporter and, from Mr. Jenkins' letter, I A'tM no d Pibt, but that the irport is perfectly correct. Nor will I (though perhaps I have a better right than others, since I formed mv arguments on tbe report} call upon him to test the words of bis last para- graph by a quotation from his notes, as I consider, Mr Editor, that socii a proceeding in me, cr anv one else, would be highly presumptuous. For the snnple word of your Reporter, on whom you must necessarily place so much confidence, ought unques- tionably to give unbounded satisfaction even to the most sceptical of your readers. It wou!d be folly in the Reporter or anv one else to take any more not ice of Honest, honest Iago 1 could point out many inconsistencies in his correspondence, but foud as I am of lllrlcing, I am not by any means given to mud- larking, which, as the word is new, means simply a raking lip of common sewers. I am, Mr. Editor, your faithful servant, November 27, is" i. CANTAB.
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To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. SIR,-The late Eisteddfod seems to have called forth several Correspondents in vour paper, — owin^ to Cantab's ho. ¡ mourous remarks on some of the speeches reported being taken in dudgeon by Iago Gocb. fago Goch does not seem to be the writer that should have taken up the gauntlet, not being furnished with that vivacilv of wit necessary to compete wilh Cantab; neither is he skilful nor guarded in argument for what he states in his first letter he evidently contradicts in bis second. This w is pointed out to him by Crito, and Iago Goch's defence is a mere U sophism," or an attempt to lead the reader to believe that to be an effect which the writer -hi rase If express! y terms a toay, even while he is writing on the very word. This is chicanery, or twisting an argument for the purpose of evasior; it may sometimes serve to puzzle, b it not to convince, for ho,, can any one believe that to be ho effect 01 an end, while the sophist himself calls it a medium. Whether it be culled one way or only way, it is sliil a way, and not the end oreffdt, I The whole rnav he easily ilecided if Iajo Gocb answer live Cot! owing questions, without evasion otherwise furtl:er corres- pondence is merely futile, and Iago Gooli only renders himself a butt for Cantab's ridicnle :— 1st. Bv what authority does lago Goch assert that the report of the Eisteddfod was erroneous? 2d. Did Ilr.J,tikins speak in any effect when (according to lago's first leller) he named commerce as a means; and if 110, to what effect did he then speak. Yours, vety obliged, Deo. 1.1841. s
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To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. j Sin,-Tlie Reporter and Crito have again, as nsnal, been pla\ing into each other's hands. The Reporler denies having made a mistake, and gives )our humble servant the lie direct-il pretty good proof. Sir, that the additional two pence per week was not paid for his learning manners at school. Why is the Reporter so mysteriously silent with regard to Mr. Jenkins' note inserted in your columils Possibly he feers him- self Oil delicate ground, and possiblv, also, he thinks it would be dillicult 10 get out of his predioament in pursuing such a coarse of conduct as one would think candour would suggest He seems mystified at the interference of Iago Goch in a matter solely relating the Rev. J. Jenkins." Solely! Well! Mr. Edi- tor, this is what tiiav be called coming it rayther strong." Please to inform "The Reporler" that public staements are public proper!), and hence mine authority, and hence mine in. terference. His last paragraph is amusing, he is willing to write oat the exact words made use of by Mr. J. And this. good lack is to be proof positive of his position. You are really fortunate, Mr. Editor, in being thus blessed with a reporter wlio cannot mis- take. Give you joy, Sir, of your possession. Crito's lucrubration passeth understanding. Adieu, Mr. Editor, believe IDe your obedient servant, Iago GoCH. P.S. The Reporter is welcome to my address on application. I shall be happy privately to tell him a seoret or two, should be wish it; the public can lvve 00 interest in our squabbles.* [* Wo perfectly ooDCar with Isgo Gocb in his last observa- tion, ltd »b*U accordingly olose onr cola mm sninst anv farther oorrespoodenoe on tbt M&jMt, «aleM InmtM and pud tor w %dT$CtMWAOU.) I
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To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN SIR,-Will von, or any of yonr numerous intelligent Cor- respondenls, kindly infcrm me, what. can be the meaning of ,Station I)ovvn ?" (the nfi,ne )f a hill near Covvbridge) and whence this name is ,lerived? I mn, Sir, your obedient servan', Cowbridge, December 1:1851. J. Winchcombe.
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To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. Sir,— I beg some one of your professional readers will have the kindness to let me kuow, through the medium of vour very widely circulated paper, whether i: is illegal to alter the names on a poor-rate after it has been signed bv Magistrates. It so. what is the nature of such crime, by wl.at term d-scriijed, and what is the puuisiiinent for such oflerice. Your verJ :JUl1L:e servant, Cadoxton-Jnvia-Xeath. J Riir nus
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To the Churchwardens of the Parish of Cadoxlon-Juxiu- Neath. Sirs,—As nll seem recklessly determine d to build a new Church, whether legal or not, I beg to advise you to beware of n hat you are about, as f.icts are stubborn thingx. So you will f;nd that you have ;-1 ks 10 manage as stubborn as fJets, and 111 rther, I beg to inb rin you, that \011r assessments are very un- equal and unfair. I hope you wiii perusf .<nd reform lliern tho- roughly otherwise you may depend you wil! hive several appeals from different parts o. your parish. Do not for justice saki-'take your poor-rates a- a paltern to make Church-rates b s,. Although your poor-rates are very unfair, yet your parishioners are more wiping to pay their,, as the greatest part of such payment goes to j>oor people. lou wni fini them quite different i;i pa\in^ large sims towards a Church, the creed and discipline of whiV, iev conscientiously differ from. J \our humble servant, Colon a.
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To the EDITOH of The CAMBRIAN. „ a inserted in your hist number, signed A r:ieir. lo British Churches, there occurs an ambi "roil* parage respecting what the flippant writer terms ••the mowrent." 1 oes it j.lude lo a report circulated some time a^o, that a not had taken place in the iliage of Cadoston. near Neath the people having as^nioied to oppose the desecration of ilieir a itleasule ,IeKeti to, liave I)eeri coiiteml)laled bi tt)eir l'icar, in o;(!er t-exien(i his,demure gronnd. That a Cie"re>man should be ambitious of the luiiu is natural enough, bill to myself and others the account oftne affair appearcù. as it Mil: docs" 100 dis.nsting to he credible. The projected substitution of a new edifice m lieu of the ex, Churcil is, however, sUte.i l00 cir- cumstanlially lo be doubled. By ihose whose yreat souls aspire to a spue, the follow tug passage froin ().Jer s (:htinll be read with advan.age 1 ho miners have a feeling of prooer.y in their o-n Parish Church, general'v venerable irom eweme antiquity and hrni as ihe hills around il. it stands a part of their native land, and to endure vviih the country to all ages • it ap- peals, moreover, to all ibe auction. bv nfoiiies which penetrate 'be inmost heart, bringing before the worshipper hi, hirtb, i.is do- niestic happiness and du the memory ol departed friends and hi-, own oeath wilh.n he stes toe f oil ip which he w;is iMplised,. and Ihe altar where lie kne-t at his marriage; around it lie con- templates I- e graves of his friends, and ibe soot which one day will probably be his oyvu. Every one also ii-eis thai a picture of Bnti.-h scenery is incomplete yyiihoul ibe old grey tower upon which the eye rests as the loveliest feature of the landscape Your most obedient, R Lanj^ngen, Nov. 30, [84!- =-
Family Notices
BIRTH. On the 22d olt., the lady of the Rev. E. Morris, Vicar of ijlaneil v, Carmarthenshire, of a son. On ihe ll»th ult the lady of J. Rogers Powell, Esq., solictor llaver,ordwest, ol a son and heir. Oa the 2!si ult., at Newbold Ceinvn, Learning'->:i file Ind. of toe Hon Capt. Soiiiertille. K.N., <il" a daughter. u' Eastwick, Great liookiiam, Surrey, Mrs K. Kag„e, of a son, being the twenty-fourth child in as i^nv years, ot whom ten are alive and well, arid twentv rears dif- ference between ihe onlest and youngest b, vs. IVX.&K.I5.SEU 0n t ,e„ls' «n<t..»t St. Giles's, Oxford, Mr William Powell. jail, ot fc.;l w y snunv d, in this c >un y, to Mary Ann ihird W^harn Savours. Esq., of Headir.gton. UxfoidUire. On tlie Ibth ult., at Mydrim, Carmarth n-Iiire, bv tbe Rev. J Jenkins, ^car, Mr. John Harris, of Oernant, 'so Jane, eldest oaug.iter of Mr. Howe! Howells, of iiro.T, gaer, bolii in the parish of Mydrim. On the 23d ail., a! St. Clears Cbu ch. Carmarihenshire. bv the Rev. Jo,in Evans, 1-icur, James WhiUorth, Esq., of V, BoarSt I Clears.1 V Joh" the u°a'hr '^h u!V Cathedral, St. David's, b* ihe Rev. Richardson Mr. Samuel Willis, nie.cbaiM, lo Eliz-Wb, J Uwen, H end re, near SI. David's. F,s!'g«»rd. by the Re». ilenrv Nallvm. Mr. Jan.es Shambrock, to Miss Mauh Richards, daughter of the late dr. james Richards of Fi-.V'jsrd On th? *M ult at .he Parish Chare! Nash, in tbe coir.tv of Monmouth, by tiie Rev. Mr. Yoratli, Tom Llewellyn Hrevyer, E-q., Coatkiook N'ale, 10 .11rs. Elizabeth Rogers, of the Cross House, .tluauiouih«tuire. On the 23d nit., at Wrexham, by the He". Thomas Briscoe, M.A., Fellow and Dean of Jesus College, Oxford, Au-astus Henrv Churchili, Esq., of Ha«erdeti. Flintshire, to Mary De- borah, eldest daughter of H. Briscoe, of Wrexham. Ou toe -25ib nit., at All Souls' Church, Lungham Place by the Ve„. R,chard Vecal.-es. D. D., Archdeacon of Carraarfiien .d Chaplain t« Vicount Hereford, the Hon. an i Rev. Rouert | Devereijx, N'icar of Liule Hereford, to Elllau Je,nma, dau h:er of the I ale George Rdveuscrofi, Esq. ° j DiLD. On the 29th nil., at ihe advanced age cf 87, Levi .Michael tisq., of ibis town, one of ils oldest inbabita.ils-lornierl, ihe principal silversmith and jeweller iu .he Principality, a:,d ibe j w, proprietor of the Swansea Canal. Tiie deceased tias unite,! f?rr0W'"? ("°* 82(i >eftr- "> neaily sixty years), with a numerous issje and ex- tensive connexion who, whilst they drop the lear of sorro-.v on tbe removal of a man who, 111 every relation of life, discharged bis duties honourably and independently, feel a conso iro' "as- 1 sur-.nce, that one who !i<:e<l and d>,d as (he departed—beloved try ( bis children and respected tH a'I--cannot nJW be otherwise j tra-'sfated than to those realms of bliss and gi'orv, where Ihe just meet tlicir well-merited reward. On the Ulh oil aged C2, .Mr. Dafid Williams, ropemaker of Swansea. Lately, at Conderton, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Ariiia Maria, I lie beloved wife of John Cock, Esqi^ce, so'icitor "id daughter of the late Herbert Ev.uis, Esq., of Ear es Bush :tod livey Mont, in this coi.-nty,-tt lady most deservedly lamented by all who knew her. J Je^r^h1/' uit '-V, C"dift' 8t ,he of 43 years, Sir. Jenkin On il'p oojer Jenk'ns, maltster, North-sireet. u » i.liam Owen, infant son of Mr. Charles Sawyer, auctioneer and public accountant Cardiff" sit" t r u;,V thi* »«<er two .ears' j.jllering, hltzibeth, the beloved wife of Mr. Wiiiiam fourth danghter of th- fat* Mr. Hier, of Bassaleg and «7ier of TUDmas llier, Esq., surgeon, Risca, Monmou;h*hire. On the 1st inst., nl Urecon, the Kev. William Rowlands Per- j petnal Curate of L;i!i.,town. On the '25th ult.. at Kilsane, in the county of Carmarthen in j Ins Gist year, Wm. William*, Esq. As an affectionate husban i and parent, or sincere friend, his death is much regretted On the ilst uli., al Highgate, Birmingham, aged 57. Maria relict 01 .»lr. Benjamin Hobday, of Albion House, Ed dmsM and voengest daughter of ibe "late Charles Nctt, Esq., of Car- inarlhen. 1 nl)n-"i,e 17l!l olt'' at Eangharne, Carmarthenshire, a<"ed 7M Elizabeth relict of the late .Mr. John Woods, deeply and rC < servediy lamented. Latei, at Ross, Herefordshire, the Rev. Benjamin Coomb- lormerU Baptist .Minister at Haverfordwest. On the 2lst ult. at the extraordinary age cf 120 years Ha,w "li Pmrirr, of Lyde, Herefordshire. On the 19,h ult., aged SO. Mrs. Hyam, widow of the Isrte 11r. rlyain, corn-f»clor, of Monmouth. On the 23th ult., at Bernard-street, Russsik-square, Mary Anne Clements, the wife of C. Johnslon. Esq., Iate of Tmn v"_ graig, Carnarvon, and Camden-place, Bath. On the 2,jlh nil. in Birmingham, Mr. John Crisp, comedian formerly of ihe Cheltenham and Gloucester Theatras.
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-a,OØI' -i- I,, snip < Swansea _4rriterf, die Swun-i Trader, Morriess Wm arid Jane. Baneit, Pl-oBnix, L<. ige; urn! Mad*, Frimei*. from BriMul Mary, H from Bridgewater: John »»rl £ .izaueih, i *fWlont from Ban>M»pl« R' SHioond Jane, Hnckiti. fiom j )5e!io(la, Tanner, from GUnres^r; and F.tint-, Nirholas, from L," K1? Wilh sundiies; Card lit, J..|ios, from Ab> rthaw, with ifiain I tfli/Hbeih, Luck, fr«in flfracoinbe, with cattle; Peneloi. fiDkIimh, fri,„j G.oncwter, Wi>h.,|t; Oricle. Jones; «nd Marietta, Mor.U, from tioik es,er, wuh pitch Elizabeth, r*riffit!n, from Aberthsw. wilh time I eloiirw. riios. and Frances, Vine; and Klirabtlh and Snrr.h, Jotinnin New port. with iron; Ann, Phillips, from N<ath, with vocprr Ail 1.lies. Cock, from Bereluve, Ocrao. Spriy; Fdii.e, Grenfell and Hrm. Lovt-rii,j, fiom Hayle, Mary, Care; an,I Ai-n, Rowr, from tWance hlwarrl. Boas from St. Ives; Georfre, Savrle. and Mount's oay. Jan?e% frrm Palm'uith»wi:h copper t>re, awl 0 in baPast Coasters Entered. Outwardi, the Phceni*, L,xl«e, lor Bristol, wilh I sondries Cambrian, Giifhths, for Glasgow, wuh bark: 20 with coal and in bal!a«t. ] Foreign Entered Inwards, the Eii Ry, from Cadiz, with wine; Tho"s JOlles Olner; aril Alexander, Oraa, from C«tM, with copper H ore; BritiAi Qlie-en, iVInchon, Iroiu Guernsey; nwl Nameless, Suileur, from Jersey, in ballast. Dtffo Outwards, [hl Itrt-lhers, Tliowaa, for Rouen, with copper; an<l Honne Armel, Mar lifairjt. for Roclielle, vy ith coat. -(Ilelired out, The Ponmau Ca«i!e, D'av an I Neath Geortff, for Rn.Hol tifen. Hill; aiirl Hnrrell. Sviaffin, for Pi,m..Il, ,rl.1. Ste»en.«, Si-ittorti, Fraxier; nml t'ldrert, CSel>w for St. J»e. • Lord One!, Westcott, to, lri,. to, T, Black llia.iionrt, i>Ul, (or Ijiverpool Coronation, Sievtns, for Birteford • for Extler; Siirccj?, Tartrt. for Fowe* Moderator' vVei'take, for Watchei; Ann, Phillips, ror Swansea ?.Inrre, Hnrlev! for Kindle Harmony, Havard. for >.Vw Ro-»; Harritt, Bovtan. for UnniUlk; ami Jo>ej h R. J'iin, GupM, for Cotk. Pour T-yt.BoT. — Coaster* Sutured fnwards the Queen Victoria, v> >t:"n; and Jimy, B.iwen, from Carditt; Good Hope, C/ztll, from Moncester Sapphire, Humphr) s, from PorlioaJock ,\f."lI.y Lander, Chine, from R:mstapie; St. Agnes, Peatce, from St. A. neo; Libeiij, Johns, frnm Falmouth: Jane, BVyron, frhm Bristol; Freeman, VraU frorq Mount; Nuiry, Andrews; Elizabeth, Cadge P4rk, Ciejorv". and Au.-picions, Spray, from Hayle. .S'aile I, tin- Phcenix, Richards, for Liverpool: Trial, Trick, for Hayle; X rxfs, M'Namaia; ami Sapphire, Hnmphrys, for Falmouth Maggy Lamler, Ctiinu for Barnstaple Chmiibin, Join s, tor Rouen; 8t. Bride, Rollers; nil,I Queen Victoria, Snttoii, for Bristol. Milfokd.—Arrived ihe Eveline, Chandler, from Quebec, 38 <1»v« pa??a4e, expeiienced very bad wealbe. Capl. C. ha« crowed the Milfokd.—Arrived the Eveline, Chandler, from Quebec, 38 <1»v« pa??a4e, expeiienced very bad wealbe. Capl. C. ha« crowed the I Atlantic filty times and rtoes not recoffeit axperiencing a »or«e pHite than the 1.,1; Concord, Leinbrey, from VYaterforrt, for N, wptwrt, leakv; Ann, Roberts, from Cardiff, for Ipswich, carrieil ayvay fore top maM; Helen, Dent, fiom Bristol; Saphira, Brown, from Cardiff, Eliza,Jones', from Baiieor and Thomas, Patty, from Car narvon, for London; Cargo. VVhitnogUin, from Bristol, for Africa Peacock, Redding, from Swansea. for Litlleh unpton Crusader, Hore, from Liverpool, for Buenos Ayres; Nautilus, Johnson, from Liverpool, tot Neyvcastle; Iar, nnbetl, from Liverpool for Rye; Kate anil Jane, Promo, from Liverpool, for Ipswich Prince Atbert. Newson, troin Newport, for Yaimonth; Sprightly, Burnett, from Carnarvon, for Jersev; Kilfy. D.ivies. from S,an,ca; and Henry, Llewellyn, irom Newport for Plymouth Ann, Meel, from Charleslown; & Ariel, Sa.Ip., irom Falmouth, for Liverpool iMargai-(et, Hand, from Dnndalk, for Southampton; Jersey Lily, Hamonr /rf>rn GUsjjow, for Guernsey; Sapphire, Humphries", from Port Talfco! Gewton, Gorrau, from Newport; and James. Samuel, from LUnetiy, for Falmouth. Sailed the AlbHn, (Naval Steamer) Kinc, for Plymouth, with volou- teers John Ta<lor, Witliamj, for Liverpool; and Advance, Crorl, for London. Bk isToi..—t 'natter» Entered Outward*, the Rose, Jones, for Swansea Ann, Long, for Neath, and Sarah, Arr, for Porthcawl.
"'.-. COUNTRY MARKETS.
COUNTRY MARKETS. Neath.—"Wheat, 7». Gd. to8s. 6d.; Barley, 4s.6d. to 5s. 09 Oats, 2s. 2d. to 2s. 6d. per Bushel; Beef, 4d. to Sd. Mutton, 5d. to 7,1. N'eal, 6d, to 7d.; Pork, 5d. to 6d. per lb. Geese, 2s. Od. to S". 0,1. Torkeys, 2s. Od. to 4s. Od.; Docks, Is. 4d. to 2s. Od. each Fowls, 19. 8d. to 2.. 6d. per oouple. Cowbkioge.— Wheat, 111. 6d. and 8s.; Barley, 3s. 6d. and 4a. 4d. Ostq, 2,4. lOd. and Os.Od. per Imperial Bushel; Beef, 7d and Od. Ni u ti on, 7 Ld. and Od. Lam b, Od. to 7d. Veal. 711-d and Od.; Pork, 7d. per lb.; Butter. LOid and Is. Od. Cheese, best), (ki. and 7d. Common ditto, 0d. CA RDI FF.-W beat, 31. Os. lid; Barley, 11.12s. Oab, li. Beans, 21. Is. Od. per Imperial quarter Hay per tOU, LSI' as. (;AAM.AItTHizin.-Averago Prices Wheat, 18. Otd-; Barley, 4«, td.; Oala, la. 8d., par Impeiial Bubal, wil Batter' Bd. •» ChUw, 41. «• M. pw Iw
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government, however comparatively enlightened they may think themselves. To put down the disturbers of a public meeting by the strong arm of the law, appears to involve some difficulty, fur certain considerations. The constitutional theory of a public meeting is, that the voice of the majority represents the meeting-a theory as necessary to the freedom of the subject as that of trial by jury. This being the case, it would seem that the majority could at all times silence the ou cry of the minority, and without any difficulty pro- ceed in accordance with strict right, without having recourse to force for the preservation of order. Hut, in practice, this is found not to he so easy, and that a small knot of rioters may set at defiance all the efforts of the majority, either to silence or to expel them. This is certainly a case of intolerable nuisance, and if sys- tematically persevered in, must practically place in abeyance the rights of Britons to petition. No means of public expression of opinion would be left save tiiat of the press, a means which never can exhibit numeri- cally the relative strength of parties. An authority to suppress a refractory minority of this kind, when deaf to all invitations to withdraw, does not seem tyrannical, nor can we believe that any oilier classes would oppose it than such as oppose the establishment of a police, and for the same reasons. Another device has been suggested to defeat the Chartist system, which is, to call meetings for special purposes, from which all dis- sentients should he excluded. This would be militatIng against the very essence of a public meeting, which is intended expressly to elicit discussion. Never was there a more ill-timed and uncalled-for manifestation of spite than that at Newport. Haired to the existing order of things, combined no doubt with a lively sense of their own distress, led the Chartists 'o vent their rage on the first objects but was it politic to "show their teeth when they could not What had the Queen to do with that distress? She is the first Sove- reign for many centuries who has exhibited any sym- pathy with their lot, and has tried her utmost power to better it. To single out their benefactress for the purpose of contumely and insult, was neither grateful nor manly. The Chartists are impressed with an erro- neous belief of their own power, and that their chance of.carrying their favourite measure is much nearer than the world believe it to be. We are not of 'he opinion of the Times, and other Tory organs, who, having long since broken the hollow truce which they had formed with them. now denominate the majority of the Chartists a "set of incorrigible scoundrels!" On the contrary, we, who know them better, consider them like their neighbours, of the average honesty, but sorely misled as to the state of public opinion, and the relative strength of parties in Great Britain. If we might hazard a prediction, we would say that, according to all appearances, centuries must elapse ere the country be ripe for attempting that revolution which they call "the Charter." Meantime, all that is practicable is to get a Government and governors who have the power to wring the greatest possible amount of good, either by fear or concession, from the great depositories of power. Philosophically speaking, it matters little whether the individual have a shade more or a shade less of Liberalism in his private opinions—whether he be called a Peel or a Russell—provided he has power 10 grant improvements for the working classes may depend upon it, that however bad they may consider- the state of things to be, there is so large a mass of property held by the higher and middle classes, that no Reform policy, save such as will let things down by degrees, has the remotest chance of success. The best .Minister, then, is he who will hold things together as they are, until public opinion has taken such a step in advance, as to require a Minister of corresponding bo'dness—proceeding in this manner step by step to the last solution of the problem for, to look the case boldly in the face, the fault is not the Ministers nor the parties'. It is attributable to the whole social ar- rangement, the feudal tenure of property, and the gigantic inequalities of fortune, fostered and preserved 1'> by our institutions. Unless a Chartist Parliament enacted abolition of the Poor-laws, a maximum of wages, confiscation of Church property, abolition of the law of Primogeniture, it would not content its ad- herents; and unless an Irish Parliament, assembled in College Green, proceeded to declare all the peasantry owners of their respective huts and acru, a Repeal of the Union would do them no more good than the Reform Bill and the connexion with England. But who does not see that the Aristocracy and the middle classes of Great Britain would spend their last shilling, and fight to the last drop of their blood to avert this consumma- tion ? Who does not see that the granting of the Charter would he the Revolution itself? The Aristocracy clearly see it, and will never admit a Representation which would seal the fate of their estates. We are not delivering any opinion as to the good or evil that would result from those supposed organic changes, nor de- ciding whether John Frost and Fergus O'Connor would do more good than Sir Robert Peel or Lord John Russell. If such men as Lovett. Collins, and the lead- ing Chartists get power, they might do a great deal of liarm, and probably a great deal of good-ueh good as the American backswordsman with his axe, levelling whole forests, where future generations might hereafter eye and bless the golden grain; or, like the French Revolutionists of 1793, they might destroy in one year's conflagration, the labyrinths of confusion and Augeau stable, choked with the filth *of a thousand years; but as they will never obtain that power in Great Britain, it would be far better for them to get cheap bread, by Joining the middle classes in their demand for a revision of the Corn-laws.