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The Quarter Sessions for this County will be held at Neath on Tuesday next;—the calendar contains the names of seventeen prisoners for trial.—The Assizes for this Connty will be opened at Cardiff on the 10th of Jnly next. The grenadier company of the 73d Regiment, under the command of Capt. Pinkley and Mr. Davies, arrived in this town thin morning, to replace the Coinpauy lately sta- tioned here, ordered tu Carmarthen. The Lord Chancellor has appointed John Henry Langley, of Cardiff, Gent., to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery.—Gaz.. The annual distribution of prizes by the Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, took place on Monday last, at their house in the Adelphi, Prince Albert presiding. At the Close of the distribution of prizes, the thanks of the meeting were voted to Thomas Booker, Esq. (among others), for his improvement in the manufacture of iron. On Sunday se'nnight, the following: gentlemen were ordained by the Lord Hihop of Gloucester, at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster-.— Deacon—William Hughes, B.A., Jesus College, Oxford; Priest—Rev. T. Williams, of St. David's College, Lampeter. On Tuesday se'nnight, Wm. Chambers, Esq., was duly elected Portreeve of the Borough of Llanelly, for the ensuing year. A very young child fell from a swing on our Quay, last evening, and was seriously injured. The poor little innocent hied most profusely from the head. We notice this accident as a caution to patents. The body of a man, supposed to be that of a Frenchman, was picked up yesterday morning in a bay near Llanelly, by the crew of the brig James, of Llanelly, Howells master. There wan a watch fastened round the waist, but there was nothing to lead to the identification of the body. The master of the brig was of opinion that two other bodies were seen floating at a distance. The Dutch Indiaman JEolus is reehipping her cargo at Milford. This beautiful vessel is in first-rate condition, having undergone a thorough repair at that port, and has been coppered with heavy copper. The schooner Velocity, of Cardigan, Jenkins, master, from Burow to Cardiff, laden with iron ore, struck, on the 13th inst., on the Crow Toe rock, to the eastward of St. Ann's lights, and sunk. The weather proving moderate, the crew were enabled to effect a safe landing. The vessel has broken up, but before that rook place, seweral trips were lnade to her, and all that could be got at of her materials saved, the hull not dr\ ing at low water. We beg to call the attention of our readers to the advertisement iu another column 0'" the Skeleton of an im- mense Whale now exhibiting on the Quay, in this town.— This stupendous relic far exceeds in size the celebrated one exhibited in London, Dublin, and other places, within the last few years. The preservation of Jonah in the belly of the bngh Leviathan of the deep" was once a miracle to tlte-minds of men, who in their ignorance coald scarcely con- ceive how the said belly could afford a "local habitations to one of the lords of the creation." But in these enlightened times, the matter ceases to be even a marvel or a mystery, for the jaws of the Skeleton giveocnlar proof of their capa- bility. The Skeleton is perfect in aU its parts, and the t'x- hibition is most admirably arranged to show the imposing grandeur of this relic of the monster of the deep. The agents of the Anti-Cora-law League are busily engaged in distributing the electoral parcels to the electors of Swansea and its tribntnry boroughs. We nnderstand diat above 100 of the parcels, containing several tracts on the evils of the Corn-laws, have bfen distributed to the electors of the borough of Swana alone. Arrangement* are in pro. gress for completing the distribution in the other boroughs. THEATRE.—This establishment of fashionable resort, and popular entertainment, we perceive opensfonhe season on Monday next, tinder the lesseeship and management of onr esteemed and judicious caterer, Mr. J. R. Newcombe, and we most cordially wish him all success. We have no doubt, his great exertions at all times, in upholding the purity of the legitimate drama will be duty appreciated by our authorities, and receive that protection against itinerants, during his season, which in according to him will be no more than his just due. It IIlIould not be forgotten, that the Swansea Theatre is the property of Swansea share- holders, and, in supporting theh-own establishment, the money received is not taken out of-the town, bnt merely changes hands, returning again into its local channel there- fore, on this account, independent 01 the lessee's many high qualifications in talent and gentlemanly coudnct, both in public and private, we deem him fully entitled to the pa. tronage and support of the pnblic-" Thoe who live to please, must please to live." We are rejoiced at the return of our old favonrite Woulds, restored to health: from the gloomy reports we received some time ago of this gentle. man's serious and lengthened indisposition, we were apprehensive we should not see him this eaSOll-we are most agreeably disappointed, and so we feel are all who have had the pleasure of his acquaintance for the last thirty years. Mr. Wnulds resumes his station of Acting Manager and Comedian. We are glad to finri that that talented young lady, Miss Saker, returns to ns;—also our old ac. quaintance Mr. Barry and Mrs. Macnamara. Report speaks highly of the new candidates for public favour. Weahatt be happy to have it in our power to confirm that report.— See advertisement in another column. BKIDGEND N w TOWN HALL.— \nother meeting of parties interested in the above project was held at the Wyndham Arms Inn, on Wednesday, the 14th inst., the Hev. Robert Knight in the chair. There was a full at- tendance—amongst those present were, M. P. Traherne, J. Randell, Abraham Verity, Samuel Cox, J. H. Allen, and Robert Lindsay, Esqrs.. Rev*. Messrs. J. Harding and H. L. Blosse, Captain Napier, Mr. Superintendent Corr, Messrs. W. Hibert, W. Llewellyn, P. Price, W. Edwards, and W. Betterton. &c. &c. A Magistrates' Committee Meeting had been held previous to this meeting, to 1 a ke into consideration the expediency of accepting the offer made by the new lownhall Committee, to provide, on the base. ment story of the new hall sufficient accommodation for the police force, for the sum of 4001, which had been granted the Magistrates from the county fund, for the erection of a Station-house. There were not a sufficient number of Magistrates present to form a quorum. The proposition is therefore to be submitted to the Magistrates of the County, at the next Quarter Sessions. Mr. 1). Price, expressed his disappointment at meeting so often, without coming to a decision, and moved a resolution to the effect, that the Com- mittee proceed with the erection of the Townhall, as soon as the sum of 10901. be obtained. Mr. Edwards seconded the resolution, which was cariied. Another resolution em. powered Messrs. Randell and Llewellyn to confer with the parties whose ground should be required for a site for the building. The Earl of Diinraven gives as much of the required site as is his property. M. P. Traberne, Esq., liberally gives all stones required for the, erection. It will lie perceived hy the above resolutions, tbit the building will be forthwith proceeded with, and that an offer will be made the Magistrates, to provide accommodation for the police force. The frontage of the building will lie about 120 teet, and the average elevation 40 feet. The npper floor will con- tain a conit-bouse, 65 feet hy 38, and 26 feet high; a Judge's room, witnesses'waiting-room,granJ jury-room, and various other small rooms. The ground floor will contain a Magistrates*room, 28 by 19 feet, store room, and in case the offer to the Magistrates be accepted, bed.rooms and every accomodation for the police force, three prisoners' cells, and also a public library room for the inhabitants, 20 by 19 feet. From the well-known character of Mr. Vajsghan, the archj. tect, it is expected the building will be of the finest of its kind in the county. eo TRESPASSING IN PURSUIT OF GAME—On Saturday night last, befoie R. H. Miers, Esq,,—John Grant, was fined in the penalty of iLinctuding costs for trespassing in pursuit of game on the farm ot John Edwards, of Peuuard, in this county. The fine was paid. CAUTION To TRESPASSERS. —At Kilv rough House, Gower, before Thomas Penrice, Esq.,—E<j ward Hancome Batcock, was convicted under the statute 5 ill and 8rh Geo. IV., in the penalty of 51.128. 6d. includingicosts, and 7s. 6d. the value of the wood, for having unlawfully cut and da- maged a quantity of underwood at LetUrid Cwm, in the parishes ot Ilston and Llanrhidian, the property of the Duke of Beaufort. The fine was paid. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.—The following account of one of the most miraculous escapes from deatji which we ever read or heard of, has been furnished ns by an old acquaint- ance, on whose veracity we can safely dep< nd :—" On Fri- day last, as Caroline Thomas, aged nine ye ars, daughter of Mr. T. Thomas,of the Jorner II Arms. Llang-itelach, was play- ing on the wall of the yard, near six feet high, she fell from thence into a well forty-two feet deep. A boy present, see- ing her perilous situation, ran for assistance, but before any arrived, wonderful to relate, she had scaled the wall, after being immeiged in nine feet water, without any material injury, to the great astonishment of her fiarrms and the neighbours."
REBECCA AT CARMARf SEN, &c.
REBECCA AT CARMARf SEN, &c. TII our last publication we detailed some of the depredating proceedings of the gang of organized rioters, known by the name of Rebecca and her Daughters," which proved that their strength, influence, and audacity, daily increased to a degree almost incredible and we ven- tured to state, that were the depredators not checked by the presence of a strong military force, law and authority would soon become a mere dead letter. This week we have received so many communications confirming our anticipa- tions, that the greatest difficulty presenting itself is to give a judicious selection from our correspondence. We shall commence by detailing Rebecca's feats at Carmarthen, on Monday last. The authorities of Carmarthen had incurred Rebecca's greatest displeasure ever since the destruction of the Water street gate, in consequence of the Magistrates having issued disti ess-warrants against the goods of the par ties who refused paying toll on the day following. We gave an account, in our last, of the unsuccessful attempt made to execute the warrant, by the pensioners and special constables, who were even compelled to assist the mob in the work of demolishing a wall belonging to Mr. Davies, a Magistrate, who had endorsed the warrant. Immediately after that audacious yet successful effort to set at defiance the civil authorities, several County and Borough Magis- trates assembled at the Carmarthen Townhall, took down in writing the depositions of several of the special constables and pensioners, respecting the daring conduct of the rioters, and forwarded a copy of the depositions made to Sir James Graham, the Home Secretary, who, as will be seen by the remaining part of this account, lost no time in sending a party of the 4111 Light Dragoons to Carmarthen, who arrived just in time to save the Union Workhouse from destruction. After her many successful feats in arms, Rebecca" thought it no longer necessary to fall upon her prey in the stillness of night, or in any way to conceal her march, for soon after the Magistrates had forwarded communications to the Secre- tary of State, they received letters from Rebecca, informing them that she would pay Carmarthen a visit, not in the evening, midnight, or at break of day, but at noon, Yn ngwyneb haul a llvgad goleuni," and that she would let them co know her grievances." Whether words or actions were to be the channels of information was not stated, hut from her subsequent proceedings we infer the latter. The great majority of those who considered themselves abol e volgar crednlity, did not expect that this appointment would be faithfully kept, and considered it a mere rumour, to be believed by those who preferred the mnrvellons to the true. Yet many tradesmen had taken the precaution of closing their shops, and during the whole of Monday there was little, if indeed any, business transacted in the town. About noon, a party or" the rioters advanced towards the town from the old Newcastle road, thronh the Water-street gate, which had been previously demolished, and marched through the principal streets in the town, for the purpose, we pre- sume, of increasing their strength bv the addition or the townspeople, who through fear or inclination wonld join them. The majority of those who arrived in town were mounted on horses, and several of them were dressed in women's clothes. Our correspondent assures nil, that the number of rioters, including the inhabitants of the town who joined them from fear of the consequences to them- selves and families, conltlnot be mnch tess than 5000 persons. Their first object of attack was the Union workhouse, which was first entel ed, as onr correspondent informs us, by the bad boys of the town," who had joined the Rebeccaites. They set about their mission of destruction in a very spi- nted manner, and commenced operations by freely throwing out of the windows feather-beds, chairs, portions of bed. steads, and whatever articles of furniture they could lay their hands upon, and they most undoubtedly thought their progress would not he stayed before the whole building would be razed to the ground. Most fortunately, just at Uus ttme, the party of the 4th Light Dragoons, stationed at J? „ ° e beeD a few davs before sent to Carmarthen >y ne Home Secretary, at tbe solicitation of the Magistrates, ar'ived, commanded by Major Parlsby, and headed by C.T. 'f' i a VPry active Borortgh Magistrate. They im- J"10 late|y Proceeded to the Workhouse, and took the lioters y surprise. The consternation of the mob, when the mili- tary surrounded the Workhouse, may well be imagined, and tIe Ktot Act was immediately read. Many of the hve- s andeig, amongst whom was our correspondent, trembled or the consequences, thinking that the military would be ommanded to fire, but happily the Rebeccaites made no reslstance,-their valour oozed out at their fingers' ends," and thinking that prudence was the best part of valour, their efforts were directed to the best method of making their escape from their now perilous position. Though several of the rioters succeeded in escaping, a great number were captured, and brought up for examination before the Magistrates, when eleven were committed to prison, and about seventy held to bail, to appear at the next assizes. The whole town was in a state of the greatest ferment and excitemettt when the p.isoriVs were conveyed to the gaol. Upwards of one hundred and fifty fool soldiers were ex- pected in the town at the time our correspondent wrote. Their billets had been engaged. Empty houses were recom- mended, rather than inns. Rumouis prevailed that Re- becca intended visiting ihe town that night, but after Mich a signal defeat, it was not.probable this appointment would be so faithfully kept.—So much for Rebecca's feats at Carmarthen. Aiiother correspondent informs ns, that, on Saturday night last, a party of about 30 Rebeccaites destroyed another toll-gate situate near the town of N arberth, on theWhitland trust, together with the toll-house. They accomplished their work without any interruption, and afterwards marched off triumphantly, not one of them being recognized. Some of onr contemporaries assert, that the Rebeccaites are always under the command of a particular individual, and that they never set ^bo«t their, depredating performances excepting flfheti headeH by that individual, who some even say, is a county magistrate, and a man of fortune. Such reports may be well calculated to please those readers who are fond of the marvellous, but we would rather confine ourselves to what is really true. On the same night (Saturday), the Nartiertll gate was destroyed, and we also understand that the Pontyberem gate and house were burned to the ground, which prove that Rebecca may be in several places at one time, or rather that there are several Rebecca's. On Tuesday last, two gates in the neighbourhood of St. Clears were entirely destroyed, and on the same night, one at Llanddarog and another near CroM Hands, on the Llandilo road. Out correspondent at Cardigan states, that Rebecca is the sole topic of conversa- tion there, and the inhabitants tremble lest she should pay them a gite-destroving visit. The same correspondent encloses ns the following excellent address to Rebecca and her Daughters, issued by that spirited advocate of civil and religious liberty, E. C. Lb Hall, Esq., Barrister-at-Law WELSHMEN, you have sent me a letter commanding ine to ap- pear on Wednesday nibt at Blmnnant'lane, armed and disguised. That votir object is obtain redress for some of the grievances with which you are oppressed, is evident. But this is not the way to obtain sncli redress. I have been, as yoa know, labouring for years to giin yon the rights of free men, and now that I begin to see the possibility or doing some good for you, you step in, and bv your violence ànd lolly hinder me in the good work and in- stead of hastening the time when all your grievances will be at IIn end, yonr nnosensiCRI extravagance gives an excuse to your oppressors for refusing to listen to your complaints; and the re- dress you seek is further off than ever. Get one grievance fe- dressed at a time. The Magistrates and Trustees of the New. castle and Carmarthen Trust have appointed Friday the 2Sd inst. to overhaul the grievances connected with that Trust. I have been retained on the part of the Men of the Handred of Upper Blvet to represent their interests at snch meeting. Do you thillk I will neglect my duty? Do you think it is likely I should Jlinrh from ;1" sisting 011 justice beinq doue to the people ? Or do you think thllt 1 am ignorant of the memuof screwing it from the Tiustees, let them be as reluctant as they will? They have uot been accustomed to be brought authoritatively to account. Like young colts nnt broken, they must be treated at first both gently and firmly. Do yo" think any firmness is warding in mi!? Why then will you do anything that will prevent my getting the bridle into their mouth? Då tlon think I cnn c01tntenance or join YOllr riD lou" proceedings ? I tell you No. And what i more, though I have fought, 1111\ lighting, and will continue to tigbt your battles, autil I can ob- tain perfect justice and political regeneration for you and your ehildren. I am and will always be the first man to keep the peace, and prevent anything like riotin or disturbance. Enough has been done already to convince the Government of the tfeat and universal discontent which roar grievances have caused among yon. They have sent down soldiers to keep the peace. I therefore entreat you not to meet together 011 Wednesday night. I have written for the soldiers to come here and prevent your doing any mischief if you should. Why will you hinder me from fighting your battles in the only way in which we can be suc- cessful and by your violence and absurdity, which can do no ()ot1, turn me from a friend" to an enemy? Your conduct ill childish and absurd, and not like men who have great objects to attain. Whv will you exhibit foilv when wisdom is required? The penllltyftJr pulling clown a Turnpike Hotise is Transportation for Life. What good can JOU get by running such a risk, when you may attain every thing you ought to have, in a peaceable and quiet manner, withont running any danger whatever ? loan only attribute it to your ignorance, which prevepts you from being able to guide in its proper course tbe great and irresistable force which yon possess. A hundredth part of your strength properly applied, will do more for you, and without risk, than a thousand limes Jour power wasted in tbe abIJrdities yoo hue laiely in- dulged in. Be guided by me. Do what I tell you, and you must be victorious ill the elld, Go each one to voor own homes Oil Wed- dav nicht, peaceably and quietly. On Thursday morning, let each Paiish choose two Delegates to come to me (as the Parishes in tbe Hundred nf Upper Elvet have done), to make me ac- quainted with your grievances, and then follow implioitly the advice I "hall gi-e them. If you do, peace and prosperity will be sure to return to you. If you do not, I shall leave you to enjoy results of Jour ignorance IInd folly. EDW. CR. LLOYD HALL. Emlyn Cottage, Newcastle- Emlyn, June 20th, 1843. A Correspondent, at Llandyssil, informs us, that Cardi- ganshire, which bad been a proverbially quiet and undis- turbed part of the country, has latterly become the scene of continual depredations. Last week, a little thatched cottage, in which a woman resided who received the tolls at lJontweli gate, neaf the village of Llandyssil, was burnt to the ground, though no fire had been lighted in it since the preceding day. The next house was wiili considerable difficulty saved from the devouring element. On the night of Friday last, the toll-gate atPontweli and that at Troedy- rhew-bribin, both of which are near Llandyssil, and on the road between Newcastle Emlyn and Llandovery, with the gatehouse belonging to the latter (the other having been destroyed as stated above), were entirely demolished by a crowd of disguised individuals. Our Correspondent^ adds, They were so daring, and assumed such an authoritative tone, that they forcibly compelled those whom they met to join them in the work of destruction. They compelled evpn the toil-i eceiver and the special constable to strike the first blow at the gates. They carried fire-arms with them, which they discharged." Bwlch-clawdd gate, in the parish of Llangedpr, Carmarthenshire, was destroyed on the same night. On Monday, a letter signed "Etiza," and dated at Conwil, was left at the house of a person residing at Llan- dyssil, by a person unknown to the servant, and who imme- diately decamped after delivering it. The writer requested, or rather commanded tbe individnal to whom it was ad- dressed, under pain of' a noctnrnal visit, to sntnmon all the inhabitants of Llandyssil to meet the writer that night at the gate of Llanvihangel-yeroth, which she intended destroy, ing. The receiver of the letter, alarmed at the consequences ot neglecting or refusing to obey the orders of bit fair though unwelcome, Correspondent, sent the crier to publish the contents of the letter throughout the village. Eliza faithfully kept her appointment, and passed through LlaD- dyssil with a large party, who were disguised and armed with guns, which they discharged at intervals. A great number of the peaceably-disposed inhabitants of Llandyssil, struck with terror at Eliza's threats, joined Rebecca's children, and marched to the Llanvihangel-yeroth gate. a distance of three miles, where all were compelled to la- bour hard in the work of destruction, amid the cheers, howlio, and sometimes horrid screeches of Rebecca and her children." In a short time, the gate, posts, See., were entirely destroyed and carried away by the crowd. We believe the above is a full and faithful statement of the proceedings of these deluded depredators during the last few days. Our correspondents express various doubts as to the lealit.and justice of the erection of some of the ates, but all agree in denouncing the above deluded, law- less, and irrational proceedings, which are a disgrace to our country. Yesterday morning the company of the 73d Regiment, stationed at Swansea, under the command of Major Dawson and Mr. Lyon, marched to Carmarthen, in pursuance of an order from the Home Secretary. We have been informed by a gentleman who travelled through Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire on Wednes- day, that the effect on trade and business generally, produced by the lawless conduct of the Rebeccaites, is most deplorable; not only are the inhabitants in a state of great personal fear, bnt trade is stagnant and dull in the extreme. He adds, the farmers, who expect by such violence to redress their grievances, must surely forget that prosperity and peace are handmaidens. How do they expect those who usuallv visit wateting ami country towns for recreation, to locate where the iron rule of might sets herself in array against law and order? Tenby is suffering gready, and the farmers ought to recollect that their produce will remain on their hands if there are no persons to buy the county-rates also must be enlarged, and not diminished, by the additional expenditure thus thrown upon them. A letter fiom our Correspondent at Cardigan, dated on the 22d instant, says:—"The Rebeccaites were at their favonrite work again last night;—they pnlled down three gates, near Neweastle-Emiyti, OJ) the Cardigan side of the river, viz., Henafod, Adpar, and Kerry gates. It is said that they go to Kenarth to-night, and to the Cardigan gates to-morrow night. Where these proceedings will end is a difficult thing to know—very likely in bloodshed and the loss of lives."
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CAHDIFF MECHANIC INSTITUTE.—On Thursday last, according to public announcement, the Dragon steamer, under the couiinaiid of Captain Allen, made an excursionary trip to Chepstow,with a view of giving his passengers an opportunity of seeing the beautiful walks of Piercefield, and exploring the still more interesting ruins of Tititem Abbey. A very comfortable party accordingly assembled, to the number of from fifty to sixty, all on tiptoe and de- lightful anticipation for the rural and picturesque treat. The steamer left the Bute Pocks soon after six o'clock, at which period the weather was anything but propitious, a circumstance which militated much against the success of the excursion, and many, who otherwise wonld have joined, remained behind. A very excellent band accompanied the party, and the weather clearing off long before their arrival at Chepstow, betokened a happy, cheerful, and merry day i and so it tinned out. On the arrival at Chepstow, every vehicle was in immediate requisition, and our joyful excur- sionists soon found themselves in the fairy walks of delight- ful Piercefield. The extreme kindness of the h Squire of Old" of this lordly estate (Mr. Wells), was duty appre- ciated, he having, immediately on application being made, given the visitors a cordial welcome, and also orders to his steward, (Mr. Blunt) to accompany the party wherever their fancy might lead them. We must not omit to state here, that this goodly reception is mainly to be attributed to our generous-hearted neighbour, Whitlock Nicholl, Esq., of Adamsdown, the talented and condescending President of the Institution, whose presence on this, as on all similar occasions, isjnsly courted and esteemed.—We have heard hut one account of this pleasurable trip, which has been declared from every individual (bat we have chanced to see, a party hereto, all declaring it to be full of satisfaction, and a bumper of delight. Tire beautiful and romantic scenery of the Wye, more espectaHy in the locality we are describing, is perhaps the most admired throughout the Principality, and one undivided link of apparently enchanted undulating scenery stretches onward to Tintern Abbey. On return- ing, the appetite is again courted by the beautifully-embow- ered walks of Piercefield, and its green and level park, which extend over three miles, fraught with constant and varied beauties. To the stranger, the route from Chepsiow through Piercefield to Tintern Abbey, is beyond description, while the fostered rnins of the latter, rising in religions grandeur, must, to a mind susceptible of pious veneration, be a noble feast indeed. — We shall now return to our visit- ing friends, who, after their delightful ramble on the health- ful banks of the Wye, returned to the George inn, in Chep- stow, to take such refreshments as fancy might dictate. On leaving Chepstow, several hearty cheers were given, and the steamer again retraced her course to Cardiff, where she arrived in safety in a few hours. The hilarity on board during the whole ot the homeward-bound voyage, was kept up with considerable spirit; dancing and singing was the order of the evening, and every one appeared to vie with each other as to who or which should be most happy.—S. CARMARTHEN.—We are enabled to contradict the re- port that tbe barque Bridget Timmins, belonging to this port, had been lost off Barcelona with coals from Newport. The owners, Messrs. Timmins «and Sons, received a letter yesterday evening from the Captain dated 21st utt., stating her safe arrival at Halifax (Nova Scotia) all \VelK——The late agitation" in this town respectirtg iffe working hours of lawyers' clerks has not been without its effect; the clerks of Valentine Davis, Ellq. now leave at six instead ot eight al heretofore.— Welshman. DEPARTURE OF THE GREAT WESTERN STEAMSHIP.— This ornament to the steam marine of Great Britain sailed about noon on Saturday, from the Coburg Dock, Liverpool, for New York. She is, we understand, in mostsplpndid order for the voyage, and is likely to make a remarkably short passage, the weather being most propitious. Her passengers number between sixty and seventy, and she carries out a valuable cargo of fine goods. In the county of Chester there is a residence called Hardingwood House, in the parish of Lawton, from which the inhabitants every time they go to church pass out of the province of Canterbury into that of York; go through two counties, Staffordshire and Cheshire; three parishes Wol- stanton, Andley, and Lawton three constabularies, Tunst,-ill, Chell, and Nantwich j and the two dioceses ot Lichfield and Chester. UAYLE.—On Tuesday last, an unusual quantity of mackarel, new potatoes, and butter, was shipped on hoard the "Cornwall" and "Biilliant" steamers for the Bristol and London markets. In consequence of the establishment of this cheap and expeditions mode of conveyance the grower can visit Covent-Garden market with his produce from Cornwall just as cheaply as he can the local markets in in his own neighbourhood. It is said that the Brilliant" had upwards of 400 baskets.— West Briton. THE GREAT FAILURE IN BRISTOL.—Among the LARGEST creditors of Messrs. Harford, Davies. and Co. are understood to be two of the partners who retired from the concern two or three years since. Their share ol the capital (of which about is said still to be due to them) is understood to be secured over the works. The West of England District Banking Company, who hre the bankers of the concern, are also creditors, and their debt is partly secured. The class of peisons, however, hv who, this much regretted event will be most severely felt, are the mem- bertõ. of several clubs and benefit societies, who had deposited monies W|th the firm, and other small creditors, especially in tVie vicinity of ||,e works in Wa!es, and tbe numerous workmen (about ^,700) employed in the manufacture. At the meeting of the Bankruptcy Court at Bristol on Thursday, Mr. Cooke, soli- citor to the fiat, made an application to his Honour (Mr. Serjeant Stephen)- He said thut the firm employed nearly 3000 people, and that probably 5000 were dependant upon the works, and that it was impossible to say what would be the consequence if those works were stopped the parties might he dissatisfied, and un. pleasant results follow. He hlld also to state that the stoppage In the works would cause a great depreciation in their value, both as respected the furnaces and other property besides this, the continued working would, he was informed, he of great advantage to the estate, asaprofir, be was given to understand, would be derived, by working the stock on hand, of nearly 20,000f, He trosted, therefore, that the works might be allowed to continue in operation. Hill, Honour said that the only person who could authorise or sanction that was the official assignee but he having no interest in the inalter, it could soarcely be expected that he should give any sanction or authority without being indemnified by the assignees or the petitioning creditor. From the statement which Mr. Cooke has made there appeared to be very liltle risk; still even that little should be with the party making the applica- tion it would, however, be further lessened if the creditors were to meet and give the required indemnity. The Court had no ap. iliority to order anything to be done in the matter but it appeared to him that tlie'oite stig^ested was the proper course to be adopted, if the petitioning creditor were willing to take the responsibility of it. Mr. Cooke said that be should take immediate steps for calling the creditors together. The Bristol Mirror says We understand that nn arrangement has been entered into with the official assignee to continue the works, although the terms of such an arrangement have not come to our knowledge." EDUCATIONAL CLAUSES OF THE FACTORY HILL.— The following are the causes assigned by the Society of Friends for their opposition to the educational clausell of the Factory Bill, as presented in a petition (signed by 861 members) to the House of Commons, on the 2(1 instant, by Lord John R,lsgp|| That a Petition was presented to the House of Commons on the seventh of last month, from the standing Committee d the Society of Frienjs which acts on behalf of the body at large when rhc Yearly Meeting is not sitting, which Petition set forth in detail various conscientious grounds on which the Societv ob- jected to the educational Clauses of the Factories Bill.—These objections,^ involving as they do our well-known testimony to the immediate authority and government of Christ in his church, to the freedom of gospel ministry from pecuniary charge, and against all ecclesiastical usurpation and imposition, remain in full force against the Bill in its present ahered form,—We, therefore, being now assembled in our Annual Meeting, for the transaction of the concerns of our Christian discipline, and for the promotion of the spiritual welfare of our members, leel it laid upon us as a religious duty, in the faithful maintenance of our principles, to testify firmly yet respectfully against the proposed enactment, which we cannot but regard as infringing that liberty of conscience and those Chrisiian testimonies which have ever been unflinchingly asserted and maintained hy us as a people, and for which multitudes of our forefathers in religions profession underwent long and cruel imprisonment. — Our well-known cordial interest in, and desire to promote the sound Scriptural education of the people, continue undiminished: but were the proposed measure to pass into a law, it would; in our view, not only obstruct this desirable object, but be a retrogade movement In the legislation or the country, oalculated to Ulcrease the de- pendence o' man upon his fellow-man in things pertaining to the conscience, and to introduce a new form of Ecclesiastical do- minion.—In addition to these general grounds of objection to the whole scope and tendency of the measure, it is felt to be fraught with injustice and oppression, as taxing ns for the teaching of formularies of religion, and for the upholding of a system of worship, 10 which we conscientiously object.—"We therefore reo spectfully and earnestly implore the House of Commons to reject a measure so exolusiva in its character, and so unjust in its pro- visions, as well as subversive of the rights of conscience, and re- pugnant to the freedom and spirituality of the religion of oor j Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
SWANSEA PETTY SESSIONS.
SWANSEA PETTY SESSIONS. At these Sessions. held on Tuesday, before the Rev. Wm. Hewson, D.D., J. D. Berrington, John Grove, W. I. Jones, and T. Edw. Thomas, Esqrs., John Hughes preferred a complaint against Mr. Lewis Dhennin, the secretary, and the two stewards of a benefit club, for having illegally ex- cluded him from the club. We believe that intoxication was the reason urged for the complainant's exclusion. The case was dismissed, in consequence of the parties not having complied with the act for regulating benefit clubs, in first bringing the case before arbitrators. Mr. Chas. Collins applied for an order of affiliation against Samuel Davies, for the child of Mary Stephen, who was examined. Mr. J. R. Tripp appeared for the defendant, and called several witnesses to prove that the character of the complainant was not such as to justify the Magistrates in granting the order on her evidence. The case occupied a considerable time. The Magistrates granted the order for the reimbursement of Vis.expences incurred, and 2s. 6d. a-week for the future. A respectable looking female complained to the Magis- trates, that an article sent by her to be repaired to a person named Hampton, was detained by Mr. Tuck, landlord of the Ivy Bush Inn, who said hp had purchased it of Hampton, for ll. 5s. She requested the Bench to interfere. The Magistrates informed her, that they had no jurisdiction in I such cases, and that her only remedy was an action at law. I Evan Perkins preferred a complaint against Edw. Jenkins, for having committed an assault under the following circum- stances :-Complainant stated that, on the preceding Thurs- day evening, he had occasion to pass Mr. Rolls's new house, now building at 8inglelon.terrace-was a little fresh," bnt not drunk. He saw defendant talking to two masons, who were mixing some fine lime. He advanced towards them, and asked them" What they were laughing at?" when defendant caught hold of his collar, and pitched him" head foremost to the burning lime, when Chapman, one of the masons, assisted him to get up. The defendant stated, that Perkins came lip to him and the two masons, in a state of intoxication, and used very instilling language, when he (defendant) desired him to go home bnt complainant rose hia fist, as if to strike him. when defendant pushed him backwards, and he was tripped by a broom, which acci- dentally was behind him, and he fell into the time. Chapman corroborated the defendant's statement in every particular. The Magistrates, being of opinion that complainant's drunken habits had brought him into the scrape, disoiissed the case.— Mr. Attwood, to the complainant: — You have three shillings to pay, being the amount of cots.-Compl1,tnant (appearing thunderstruck) Oh three, shillings and the abuse. (Laughter.) Mrs. Rockman appeared to complain of having been abused and threatened by the wife and daughter of policeman No 1, who resided in the same street as complainant. The quarrel arose from some alleged insults offered to complainant's child. She said, the policeman did his duty in carrying away" his daughter, when the latter assumed a threatening attitude towards complainant. Upon the Magistrates asking if complainant required sureties to keep the peace, she replied in the negative. Policeman Lodwick wished to explain the circumstances from which the dispute arose, but the bench desired him not to proceed. The case was therefore dismissed, the officer undertaking to answer for t tbe "preservation of the peace on the part of his wife and, daughter." There were a number of persons summoned for non-pay- ment of poor-rates, the majority of whom pleaded poverty and the bad state of trade, as excuses for defalcation. SWANSEA POLICE.—Before the Mayor.—Friday, June 16.-William Lewis and Roger Davies, pi inters, weie fined 5s. each for drunkenness.—Jane Hopkins was ordered to find sureties to keep the peace towards Ann, the wife of Morgan Phillips, of Swansea, herself in lOl. and two sureties in 51. each.— Mary Collins was committed to the House of Correction for one calendar month, for riotous and dis- orderly conduct in the public 8treets.WilliaIl1 Hicks was fined five shillings, for drunkenness. The fine was paid.— Monday.—Before the Mayor and S. Benson, Esq.—William Abraham, butcher, was fined in the penalty of 8s. 6d. in- cluding costs, for assaulting WO). Phillips, market-keeper. The fine was paid.—Cornelius Leary was ordered to find sureties to keep the peace towards Anne, the wife of James Murray, for three mouths, her«elf in 51., and one surety in 31.-Duid Philip, John Harries, alias Harries the Bryn, and John Morgan, gardener, were charged by Sergeant Bennett with drunkenness, reprimanded and rlischargell- William Jones and David Morgan were charged with similar offences, and discharged, having been reprimanded.—John Perkins was charged with having assaulted his mother, who did not appear against him. He was consequently dis- charged.— Wednesday.—Before the Mayor and S. Benson, Esq.—Ebenezer Morris, of Swansea, copperman, was fined lis. including costs, for having assaulted James Davies. Fine was paid.—Thursday.—Felix Wood was charged by Policeman Jones with drunkenness he was fined 511., which was paid. NEATH TOWNHALL, May t6th.-Before F. Fredricks, Howel Gwyn. and G. Llewellyn, Esqrs.—Richard Lewi-, labourer, of the parish of Neath, was charged with having violently assaulted his mother on the 13th ins ant. Fined 20s. including costs, or to be committed for 14 days to the Swansea Honsl of Correction. The fine was paid. He received a very severe reprimand from the Magistrates for hb shameful conduct.—John Williams, mason, of the parish of LIIlIgnicke, was charged with having assaulted Gwenllian Lewis, of the same parish. Settled out of Court, defendant agreeing to pay costs.—Win. Baker, of the parish of Cadox- ton-juxta-Neath, was summoned by Charles Hayward, overseer for the hamlet of Blaenhonddan, for not paying his poor-rates. Ordered to pay the amount of rate with costs, p^id —Roes David, farmer, of the parish of Lantwit-juxta- fteatlt,, \8JI charged by I)a»M$(ilass, oodwttfft- rv Jrtltn Grant, Esq., with having in hi* possession several poles of timber, the value of 2s., the property of the said Henry John Grant, Esq. He was convicted in the sum of 30s. including costs, with a recommendation from the Ma- gistrates when next he wan'ed timber to procure the same in a more honest manner.—Uriah Culverhouse, of the palish of Swansea, was charged by Frederick Morris, of Aberavon, arlval in trade, with having wilfully damaged his omnibus. Mr. Bird, from Mr. Cnthbertson's, appeared on behalf ot the defendant, and after a short consultation, the defendant agreed to pay damage and costs amounting to 21s. ATROCIOUS AND WANTON ACT OF SHKEP KILLING. —At the Llandovery Petty Sessions, on the 9th inst., Morgan Ajex and William Thomas were committed to Car- marthen gaol, to take their trial at the next Quarter Sessions, charged with having feloninsly killed 21 sheep, the property of John Joseph, of Penyrallt, in the parish of Llandausant, and throwing them into the Usk. Several witnesses were examined, who proved that the prisoner, Morgan Ajex, con- fessed that he gathered them together, and the prisoner, William Thomas, struck them on the head with a stick. Several of them had their eyes knocked out and their bonis loose or broken off. It is supposed that this atrocious act was perpetrated from a feeling of revenge towards the owner. THE WEATHER —The long-wished for change cannot fall to be highly beneficial, and has occurred in time. we itope, to remedy most of the mischiefs which the rain and low temperature were inflicting on vegetation. Hay-making has commenced in this neighbourhood, and we hear that the crops are generally heavy. NEw Tin AL.—In tbe case of John Lewis v. James Thomas, Gent., Mr. Vaughan Williams, on Tuesday, the 13th inst., shewed cause against a rule obtained by Sir J. Hayley, to set aside the verdict found for the plaintiff, and for a new trial.—Rule discharged. — Mr. J. Protbero Lewis. plaintiff's attorney Mr. Jas. Thomas, attorney and defendant. DEATH FROJ DROWNING.—The inhabitants of Rhym- ney Iron Works were thrown into the greatest consternation on Sunday se'nnight, in consequence of a report that Mr. Harry Watkin Harry, the well-known cattle dealer, was missed since the preceding day. It appears that Mr. Harry left his house at Heol Eoam Wynn, or, as it is called by some, Gomorrah, situate at the lower part of Rbymney, as early as four o'clock on Satnday morning, to go to "Gellygaer Hill, to look after his sheep and cattle. In vain did his fa- mily expect him home to have his meals but his faithful and sagacious dog was back and forth from his house to the pond continually; and it seems that some of the men employed at the works saw him near the pond, but never thought that he was in. Due search having been made all around, on the hill an,1 in the vale, it occurred to some one at last that notice should be taken of the howling of the dog, and his staying at a certain place by the pond. Accordingly, the water was let out from 12 feet deep to 6 feet, and, melan- choly to relate, there he was, in the very spot to which the dog endeavoured to draw the people's attention, with his head down in the mud, and his feet np to the surface, quite in a perpendicular posture. From 4000 to 5000 people of all ages were present at the time, and the scene must have been truly heart-rending to his wife and chiidren. It would be useless to insert the numerous rumours which were afloat among the neighbours on the following day. On Tuesday, an inquest was held before William Davies, Esq., coroner of Mertlryr, and a respectable jury, when a verdict of Found Drowned was returned. He was about 55 or 60 years of age the corpse was interred the following Wednesday. DowL.AIS.—The seven Sunday Schools having as- sembled with their 355 teachers and 2058 scholars con. nected with the various denominations of Dissenters at this place, met on Monday, the 19tli instant, at four o'clock p. m., in the Market-House, and having formed themselves into a procession, proceeded through the principal streets, singing appropriate Hymns. Lady Charlotte Guest having ex- pressed a wish to witness the procession, the Schools passed Dowlais House, where her Ladyship Mndly received them, expressing herself highly pleased to see so many met together on such an occasion, and wishing that every pros- perity might attend the Sunday Schools. On leaving the green of Dowfais House, the procession returned to the Market- House, and aftei the reading of scripture and prayer by the Rev. John Jones, Mr. Protbero, draper, was voted to the chair, and appropriate addresses were delivered by the Revs. Messrs. R. Evans, J. Hughes, D. Roberts, W. R. Davies, J. Evans, and Mr. Oliver, which we regret that want of space forbids ns to give even an outline of. "Votes of thanks were moved to John Evuns, Esq., for the use of the Market- House, by the Rev. W. Worth, English Wesleyan to the Chairman, by Mr. Robert Jones, rocer; and to Sir J. John Guest, Bart., 1\1. P for presenting and supporting the pe- titions against the Factories Bill, by the Rev. Edward Griffith, English Independent, Merthyr. Sir John (who was present) aeknowldged the compliment in a short speech, in which he declared that the fears of Dissenters had been justly roused, and now that the bill was withdrawn, which had caused so much alarm, he hoped they would cordially unite to petition the legislature to give liberally in support of existing schools, without any regard to sect or party. (The Hon. Baronet was loudly cheered by the vast assembly.) Thanks are due to Thomas Evans, Esq., for his kindness in allowing the woiks to be closed, that the workmen might avail themselves of the opportunity of being present. The Rev. Mr. Bray, M.A., a clergyman from Leicestershire, then addressed the meeting, and advised Sunday School teachers not to be cast down, but still to persevere in their ^exertions, in spite of Factory Bills, or any like measures. It is worthy of observation, that the schools reflected much credit on the teachers and superintendents, considering the limited time they were under instruction.
A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF…
A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF DEPARTED WORTH. Her works do follow her." THE great boast records—higher far the claim Of such as with the good we justly name, Whose noblest legacies are those which give Example to earth's children bow to live; And to a life with every virtue nigh, Join the still brighter pattern-bow to die. To such a spirit we bear homage now, With deeper reverence than to kings we'd bow, For there's a majesty more sacred shrined Within the influence of the virtuous mind. How fraught with usefulness was every hour Of the long course which yielded her the power To show a Christian's life from youth to age, With not a blot to darken its bright page. She was indeed a Christian-elery grace That dignifies the title held its plac Wilhin her heart—there Charity was found Dispensing kindness nnto ail aiound Caring for those bv poverty opprest, And seeking to enrich the youthful breast With knowledge of the truths that Volume holds, Whose every line a store of wealth unfolds. How zealously she sought to speed that Word To darkened lands where still its sound's unheard; How aided to extend new temples where No voices yet had breathed in praise or prayer. Not hers the faith that plants its barren seed Within the hearl, and taketh root indeed. But bears no leaf above the sterile ground. To show where by its fruit it may be found. Hers was the goodlv tree, with branches wide, Imparting sheltering warmth on every side- A firm, consistent faith, with practice too, Which God hath joined, and let not man undo. And yet how humble was the piety, Which flowed unceasing, but e'er silently No self-electing exaltation told ThaI sbe ws one from out a chosen fold; She judged not others-oil her own pure heart Alone she dared to act the judge's part- Doing her Master's will, 'ere yet the dav In wlticb to work had idly passed aWHV: The night hath come—her earthly task is done- How beautiful the setting of that sun, Which 'mid Hope's golden lustre sunk to rest, To rise again among the spirits blest St. Helens' fair abode is wrapped in gloom, While nature reigns in universal bloom The birds—the flowers-all things without rejoice, And speak with cheerful, animating voice. But sad the contrast of the inward scene, Where the destroying angel's hand hath been The light is gone, which her loved presence gave, Yet not a ray is hidden in the grave Still doth remembrance of her goodness shine, Above its confines with a beam divine. She being dead yet speaketh unto all, And not in vain may her example call Go and do likewise"-thus it seems to say- Then may ye find the Heaven for which ye pray." Swansea, June 17, 1843. t L. N.
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IN TH P. COURT OF EXCHEQUER.-Davies and others v. Edwards.-In this cause, which was tried at the last Glamorganshire Assizes, and a verdict found for defendants, plaintiff obtained a rule nisi for a new trial during the last term. On tbis rule being called on, the same was discharged, Counsel for plaintiff not appearing to support same. The rule nisi wn obtained upon affidavits made on behalf of plaintiff by himself and others, charging the jury with most gross misconduct, oue stating that some of the jury had been heard to promise defendants to filltl a verdict for them, whatever evidence might be brought against them, the truth of which was fnlly denied by defendants' affidavits.- Attorneys for defendants, Mr. William Walters and Mr. Lewis Thomas attorney for plaintiff, Mr. Melvin.
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S \V,\ NEA IN FIIlMA It .-A btrl'ctof the HOl\lIe Sllrt'tllI's Report to the Weekly Board, from the 13th to the 19tli of June, 1843, lueiusive:— Ueinaiiied hy last Report 20 In-door } Admitted since. 3—23 Patients. 1 Discharged, Cnrod and Relieved 2 I. Remaining _2l Remained bv last Report 179 (hit-door J Admitted since S2-211 Patients.) Discharged, Cured and Relieved 528 V Remaining —183 Mediml Officers for the iVeek:—Phvsiciau, Dr. Bowdl; n Mr. Rowland. Committee: —« • R Grove, Esq., Chairman; L. LI. Dillwyn, Esq., Vice-Chairman.—The whole Committee.
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Copper Ores Sold at Swansea, June 21, 1843. MINKS. 21 CWT. PURCHASERS. PRICE. Cobre 106 ViviaB ,n,i Som jelo 18 0 Uiito ion Williams, Foster, ami Co. 10 10 0 Ditto SO Ditto 19 3 0 Ditto 64 Vivian and Sfing 19 3 0 Ditto 14 Ditto ll 19 o Ditto lit P. Grenfell 3urt Swia I» 8 fl Oitio I<U Ditto 10 d t3 q8 Ditto is A 41 Dino 40 Williams, F ster, and Co IS U 0 Knockmation 13(1 Vivian aild Sons"! « fi 0 Ditto 115 Ditto 7 14 0 Ditto 100 Ditto, and Williatns, Poster, and Cts. 7 15 0 Dino 61 Ditto 5110 Ditto 45 Ditto 8 If 0 Bearlisven 110 Williams, Foster, and Co 8 0 6 Dillo 115 Enlish Copper Co. 8 8 0 Ditto 99 Ditto 8 5 0 Ditto. 75 Freeman and Co 8 4. 6 Santiago 1.1 J English Copper Co. IS 13 6 Ditto 75 William*, Foster, and Co. ..SO 6 0 Difig 73 EnElish Copper Co. 20 "i 6 Ditto 71 Ditto 20 1 rt Chili .(>0 Vivian and Sous SO 7 0 Ditto 5S Fnglisit Copper Co. 26 2 0 Ditto 57 Williams, Foster, and Co. 26 15 0 Ditto 54 Vivian and Sons -• 25 15 0 Ditto 19 Ditto is 14 0 Valparaiso no P. Grenteil and Sons 16 4 ti Ditto 108 Ditto Iti i 6 LUndidno 53 English Copper Co. 4 6 6 Ditto 47 Ditto 9 10 li Cotheen. 98 Williams, Foster, au<! Co. 7 19 0 Connorree 84 English Copper Co.2t< K.Itym,Iagh 44 Sim,, IV lityan, Nevill, Dr,jet, sall C-. 3 3 6 Ditlo 30 Ditto < 19 « Ballygahan M Dino 3110 2744 Copper Ores for Sale at Swansea, July 5, 1843. At H. Bath and Son's Whtsrf:-Ciliti. 403; Beailiavtn, 188; Laxey, 65; Llanidloes, 7 •• ?54 At Williams's Wharf:—Knockinahon, 39fl Cabs, 9S 494 At Hichardson's Wharf:—Santiago, 465 41;5 At Cobre C'o.'s Wharf:—Cobre, 370 370 Total 2f)83
- To the EDITOR f The CAIIIBRIAN.
To the EDITOR f The CAIIIBRIAN. SJR,-I had not an opportunity of being present at the public meeting recently held in Nealli, to which your corres- pondent signed Caspwr, referred in your last number but, if the Rev. Gentleman to whom be alluded spoke in too exaggerated terms of the Puseyite heresy, which, at this moment, is rampant in the Church of England, your Correspondent has perhaps been too charitable in his conclusion respecting the numbers who are propagating these pestiferous deliveries. The surest way to suppress error is at first to arrest its progress, and not permit it to advance until it defies destruction. If Puseyism is opposed, it must be by the people and friends of our national establishment, for it is evident from the apathy of our Bishops but little opposi- tion may be expected from them to arrest its progress. Your Correspondent contradicts the assertion that there are about eight or nine thousand of the Clergy tinctured with the Puseyite doctrines but has he read a sermon preached by an eminent Bristol clergyman, entitled the Church's last struggle," in which he asserted, about two years since, that be had reason to believe that about six thousand of ihe clergy had embraced these tenets? or has he seen the address just presented to the Vice- Chancellnr of Oxford, signed by upwards of fifty Fellows and Tutors of Colleges in the University, requesting to know on what grounds the sentence was recently passed on Dr. Pusey, prohibiting him from preaching before the University for two years ?" The evils of Puseyism, sir, cannot be too faithfully ex- posed, not to degrade the Church of England, but to induce her triends and the Clergv to defend those truths for whicb our fore- fathers bled and died. In a sermon just preached by the Rev. Mr Fisher, before the University of Oxford, that gentleman boldly asserts, that this system must not ouly endanger the Church, but the Throne of this great kingdom." Rome well under- stands this movement," says the Bishop of Calcutta in his last charge, if they do not understand themselves. There she sits on her seven.hill'd seat, watching her opportunitieø-Mmiling and rejoicing in the advances making towards her, by her most for* midable opponent, the reformed Church of England." Instead of pleading for these Popish exhibitions, which are continually dis- played in our ancient temples, may the friends" ofpure and un- defiled religion" remember faithful are the wounds of a friend." I remain, Sir, your obedient servant, June 15ib, 1843. Isxs.
.. To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN.
To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. Gray's Inn, 20th June, 1843. SIR,-In the midst of the very general panic, which the disturbances of the lawless band denominated Rebecca and her Children" have created in Carmarthenshire, it is surprising that no measures should have been resorted to, for the suppression of the tumults, more energetic than those of swearing in some score of special constables, and putting arms in the hands of some infirm pensioners, wtio do not know how to use them. Some vague idea has at lust entered the heads of the Carmarthen Dogberrys, that a body of military is only wanted to set all things to rights. However efficient soldieis may be in open-banded fight, I think it questionable bow far they rnav prove of service in the present case, without some resolute co-operation. This co-operation, I would suggest, might be managed thus:—Let the body of the young Squirearchy of the County, from the age of 18 to 35—of whicb sort there is no lack in Carmarthenshire—let tbem, 1 say, form themselves into an association for the suppression of these riots. The class of Squires I refer to, should include all possessed of incomes of 200/. a-year, resulting from land, upwards, and who can command a stout horse nnd a trusty man-servant. Let them, having formed an association, proceed to the part of the cnuntv where the disturbances are of most frequent recurrence, and take up their station near some gate that has been most frequently levelled with the ground, barracking themselves in farm-bouses atid cottages adjacent. Let them, then, station their servants at different points, commanding a view of the surrounding county, with directions to communicate with their respective masters, on the discovery of the approach of anv of the rioters. A signal should then be made, such as tiring of guns, or the like, to collect all the members of the association to a place of rendezvous pre- viously fixed. Let them then proceed together to the obnoxious gate, there to await their opponents. I would have them be without arms, other than stout cudgels. When Rebecca has ap- proached, let them first hold a parley, and remonstrite with her upon her unjustifiable mode of procedure. Let them then dis- pose themsetves about the gate, but beware of striking the first blow. I miscalculate the Welsh nature greatly, ifthay will not be loth to attack a body of young gentlemen, to whom they have been accustomed to look up with respect and esteem. They will have no set of special constables or vacillating pensioners to deal with, but a body of vigorous, firm young men, the flower of the county and if they go to work in a conciliatory way, unsupported by police, relying entirely on their own influence and respecta- bility, the chances are tep to one that Rebecca will be ashamed of herself, and her followers will at any rate be more submissive and respectful. If this association should wish for a name to call itself, let it be The Judith Society." and never fear Rebecca will, ere long, -4 hide her diminished head." I regret that I am unable to leave the Metropolis, for the Principality, before August, when I hope the riots will be past and gone, or I would be the first to propose this plan, in propria persona. My plan may be deemed Quixotic and foolish, and myself a fool. Agreed-let it be qo-but it is not impracticable; and having done my duty in putting it forward, I leave other more experienced and wiser heads to propose a better. I am, Mr. Editor, your* obediently, A WELSHMAN IN LONDON.
To tie EDITOR of The CANDRIAIV.
To tie EDITOR of The CANDRIAIV. SIR,—I was much pleased, some little time since, off reading in the columns of your widely-circulttec journal, two letters from "Mundtttae Amator," complaining of several nui- sances existing in this town and it is gratifying to think, that tbe greatest ol litem wiil certainly soon be done away with. It is not on nuisances I am now about to address you (for all that we Ere troubled with. I believe \o..r above Correspondent has ex- posed), but on deficiencies—not on bad things which do exist, but on good tilings which are wanting. Two of these are verv much felt-ilie absence of a public clock. and a supply of good water. I believe there is no other town of the same size, in tug three kingdoms, that has not the first of these requisites; and as to the second, the consequeno-s of its absence are apparent in the till by stte of the houses ■iff! their inhabitants, in the unper p,rt of the town (called Oldeastle). The lower part of the Iowa not sufier from this grievance, being close to the river, hut tue upper part is a considerable uisiaiice from it, and the inhabitant* are compelled, from the want of a public pump, to undergo Lie laborious task of fetching the water, in pails, from the lower parts of the town. I am informed by a very respectable t'eilow-toivns- man, who spoke very hitteily of this grievance, passive through Oidcastle, a few davs siuce, he was struck with tzie squalid appearance of some children in tiie street, and he could not ilell) remonstrating wiili the mother upon her ne^IfCt of her children s comiort iind health. She replied, the water Wis at sucii a distance, she could not afford time to (etch sufficient even for the purposes of cleanliness, and to pay for its caniage was out 0; her power. I do hope, Sir, soon to see a pump eiecied the expense would be but trifling (say IC/.), and ihe benefits resulting from it" incalculable. Tbe principal entrance to the town would then be decent to walk through and it could not be saiii of us ( as it now is), that, having a larger population than Cowbridge, we have Itss piiblic conveniences. I remain, Sir, yours obediei tlr Bridgend, June 15, 1S43. AQL£ AMATOII.
Family Notices
'V' EM- TIZS. On the 14th inst., the wife of W. Harris Long, E-q surgeoi;, of this lOwn, of a daughter. On the 13th instant, at Wenvoe Castle, Glamorganshire, the ) dy of Robeft Francis Jenner, Ksq., of a daughter. On the 8tb inst., the lady of R. Daw, Esq., Collector of II. :\1, Ciistonis at Ctirdiff, of a daughter. On ihe 0ib inst., the wife of Mr. E. W. Barllev, land-survevor Llandeveilog, Carmarthenshire, of a son. On the 13th inst., at Alltygog Cottage, Carmarthen, the lady of the Rev. J, M. Williams 01 a daughter. On the 17th inst., at Chrmartlien, Mrs. T. B. Powell, of a son. On the 11th inst., at Tenby, the lady of Lieut. George Llovd R.N., ot a daughter. On the 11th instant, at the Maiiidee, Monmouthshire, the wife of Charles Prothero. Esq., of It daughter. ,r,. MA.zt:axxro« I his morning (Friday), at the Parish Chnrch of Swansea, by tb,. Rev. Wm. Hewson, D.D., Vicar, John Woodrofle, Esq., to Elizabeth, daughter of the late John Charles Collins, ElIq.,ALD., all of Swansea. On the 15tb to St.Stephen's.Chtirch, Bristol, bv the Rn. Thomas Bowen, Charles, son of Riciiard Morgan, Esq., Somerset HoDse, Swansea, to Augnsta Caroline, second daughter of Francis Bicklev, Esq., of the Island of Trinidad, On the 15th inst., at Taibach, Mr. Evan Eyntis, of Mnrgxm, to Ann, daughter of Mr. Edward Daniel, of the formt-r place. On the 15th inst.. at Ynysgati Chapel, by the Rev. T. B. Evans, Rev. J. Dayies, Adulam, Tredegar, to Miss S. A. Parry, Tredegar. On the 20th inst., in St. Martin's Church Haverfordwest, Mr. Thomas Williams, of that town, druggist, to Miaj Haney, only daughter of Mr. Benjamin Harvey, of the Hnerfordwest Paper Mills. On the 9th instant, at the Baptist Chapel, Newport, Monmouth- shire, Mr. James Cocker, to Miss Racbael Roberts, both of the parish of Henllis. On the 16th inst., at Connterslip Chapel, Bristol, Mr. W. P. Thomas, grocer, of Chepstow, to Miss Helen Matthews, of Whit- church House, near Bristol. DIED. On tbe 17th inst., at Ynistawe, near Swansea, aged 24, Susannah, youngest daughter of tbe late DaTid Davies, Esq.(of Aiorristcn. On the 2d of May, at St. J-igo de Cuba, f fever, Mr. William Henry Dryden, chief lIIale of the barque Auricula, and brother of Mr. Thomas Dryden, ship "gent, Swansea. On the 15th iirt., aged 58 years, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. David Charles, of Llangafelach, near Swansea. On the 9111 iost, at Nealh, aged 64, Mr. Benjatinin Davier., after a long and painful illness, borne with great resignation. On the 111h inst., in consequence of fall from the roof of the Vale of Neath Brewery, Mr. John Harris, parish clerk for nearly thirty years for the parish of Cadoxton, aged 64. On the 7th inst., at Clifton, aged 50, Blanche, widow of John Digby Newbolt, Esq., of the East India Company's Ciril Service, Madras, and sister of John Broce Pnce, Esq., of Dunryn in this count v. On the i Ith inrt., Ri Cardifr, aged 46, Mr. Evan Daries, brother of Mr. R. Davies, grocer, High-street, in that town. On the 13th inst., at Cowbridge, very suddenly, and in bis 80th year, Mr. James Reynolds, for many ye-irs governor of the late House of Correction in that town. On the llth inst., aged 24, Thomas, the second son of Mr. H. Jenkins, of Ystradlmrwig, near Llantrissent, in this county. On the same day, at the Half-way House, Blaenant, Aberdare, in this conntj, Mr. John Austin, for the last 3) yeais an inn- keeper in that parish. On the 10th inst., aged 81, Mr. Tbos. Ber an, of Tyhrin, near Bridgend, in this county, much recpected. On the ) 11It inst., at Carmarthen, Mr. George Davies, in the 35th >ear of his age, who tor many years bad been a clerk in the employ of Messrs. Jones and Morris, solicitors, of that town. On the 12th inst., at Landilo, Carmarthenshire, in the Wilt tear of feerage, universally esteemed and respected, Mrs. Lewis, wife of Captain Lewis, and the only surviving sister of the late Rev. David Protheroe, formerly Vicar of Llandilofawr, and Rector of Peniboyr, in the said county. Her exemplary con- duct through life endeared her to a large circle of relations aDd friends, by whom this bereavement will be long and deeply felt. On ihe I9;h iiist., of apoplexy, aged 72. Mr. Wilham Richards, of Plasnewydd, in the parish of Llanbbangel-Abercowin, Car- marthenshire, leaving a disconsolate widow and family to deplore his loss. On the 15th inst., in Hill-street, Haverfordwest,. Mrs. Phillips, widow of the late Mr. Wm. Phillips, of Market-street, draper. On the 16th instant, at Milford, MlII. Pascall, relict of Henry Pascafl, Esq., aged 78. Same daJ and plane, io her 76th v'oa"r-, Mrs. Elizabeth Ho »he«, of the Bristol Trader Ina,reliet of Mr. John Hughes. 3 On the llth instant, at his residence, Clienter Terraoe, Regent's Park, Griffith Richards, Esq., one of her Majesty's Counsel, in tbe47.tb year of his age. On the 16tb inst.. at Gravesewl, where be had been for the benefit of his health, 1\1r. Win. Bryant, aged 61, man, tere a resident of Bristol. He was much respected by all who knew him.
SUIP NSWS.
SUIP NSWS. Etater,,d Innards, the Ro.e. Jon"« Morrlaton, Barrett; Arlic, Marbly Moi fi, Franciet; .I Malpaa, Jenkins, from Biistol; lri«,Pr»st; AtUs, Johns..n; 111111 <JeWIS, t,om London; Blossom, Lucas, from Minebeaci; Industry, Walker, from Bi<lelorr! Resolution, Reei1, fium Bi(IK.I" Barnstaple, Brooks, from Barnstaple; and arah, Croder, from Giron- cester, with sundries; Mo-terator, Wedlock, from Watchtt. with lIour. Neptune, Thomas, from Barmouth, with poles; Pictou, Davies; and Cardiff, Lewis, from Aberthaw, with limestones Eleanor, Roberts, from Chester; and Dinat, Rees, from Neath, with bricks; Eleanoi & Maiy, Evans; and Camilla, Hayes, Horn Poole, with clay James and Sarah, Williams, Iroin Port Talbot, with copper; Par, Ellery; Union, Pelel s; Primrose, May; Thomas, Morton; Maiys, Stephens; Apoll". Bryant Sarah, Stephens George Canning, Vigurs Yillers, Datton Fits Heiny, Roaih; Olive Branch, Peiers; Glengary, Whelan; Fancy. Abboii Lord W'illoualiby,Thomas; Sjlph, Toms; Ant, Evans; Model, 0>er; Catherine, Murray; Two Brothers, Peters; Bli^.i, Llewelljn Hero, Sa»le; Paik, Gregoiy Jane, Jobns; Minerva, Quick; Peucalenick, Rules; Burncoose, Fraocies; Ann, Welsh; Dolpbin, Hollder; George, Hayes; Mai shall, Harvey; Ann, Rowe & John & Eleanor, Andrews, from flifft runt places, wilh Copper ore and 24 in ballast. Foreign Entered Inwards, the Anguste, Dabosl, from Cherbourg, with china; l<:<1uarc1, Jeulle; and Charles, Anbin, from Jeisey; {;onSlllllCe, Roger, ironi Moilaix; and Frances and Ann, Hoskin.s, from Dordt, iu ballast. Coasters Entered Outwards, the Bristol Packet, Johns; and Morfa, Francies, for Itrislol; Concord, Bar-lieu; &. Henry, Tliomat, («■ London; with sondries; Marshall, Burrh and Bedford, Rosser, tor Port Talbot, with copper ore; Mary and Elizabeth, Fry; Loid Willoiiuhby, Thomas Elizabeth and Sarati, Tamplin; Artnose, Wade; Sitnipsot .i. Bryant; Nautilus, Carey; Hopewell, Owens; Ocean, Stiibty Ann and Susan, Walters; Catherine* Mablv; Thotnas and barah, Hiscnx; Margaiei autl Ann, J» neg; St. AUSlie Packet, NJWCONIS; Thomas, Bower; Alert, Helean Par, Ellery; Blossom, Lucas; Mary, J ones; George Canning, VigUrs; Cardiff. Lrwis Pleitnor, Robeits; Roblist, Sirnintoris; Looe, Govier; Industry, Bray; Prosperity, Jones; Primrose, Mav Abeona. Herbert; Briton, Gieen and Langport, Cox, for different places, w ith coal Fame. Nicholas; and Fancy, Abbott, for Porlhcawl; Hilioevteil, Davies, for Caidigan Hebe, Gublechceu, for Dramtncu; and Michael Williams, Bridgeiord, for Glasgow, in ballast. Foreign Entered Outwaids, the Brothers, Thomas, for Ronon, with copper Ertuaid, Jeune, for St. Malo; and Charles, Aubin, for Jersey, with coal; and Appleton, Oliver, for Cuba. in ballast. PORT TALBOT.-Arrived, the Queen Victoria, Sutton; Diligence, Lewis; Ftvourite, Givelina Maria, Hoskins; Happy Return, Thomas Charles, Burt; Margaret, Hughes; Marshall, Burc h Emerald, Lloyd James and Sarah, Lewis; Gallant, Clymo; Happy Return, Jones; Bee, Owen; Nimble, Hughes; William and Jane, Hughes; Tower, Hngbes; Cordelia, Vessy; Bedford, Russer Porth, Cowling William, Wilcox; Sophia, Coppledick Navarino, Thiller; Xerxes, Williams; Castle Bijnaid, \Variier Swan, Webborn Fly, Andrew; & Fame, Davies, fiom different places. -Vailed, the Lady Auckland, Davy; Favottrite. Giveling; Susan, Giles; Diligence, Lewis; Maria, Hoskins; Charles, Bart; Margaret, Hughes; Emerald, Lloyd; James and Sarab, Lewis; Ruby, Jones; William and Jane, Hughes; Marshall, Burch; Gallant, Clymo; Happy Return, Jones; Iloith, Cowling; Nimble, Hushes; Tower, Hughes; Sophia, Coppledick and Ellen. Harris, for different places. 1,LA N F.I.LY.-Arriived, the Hercules, (s.) Roberts; Henry, Llewellyn; and Einily, Thomas, irom Bristol, with ^nndrirs; Edward, Rees, from Waterloni, with flour; Mary, Allen, from Afilfnrti, witn grain; Bril3nnia, Morgans, from Langharne, with malt; Margaret anil Jane, Evan, from Carnarvon, witbsUtes; Rambler, Cook, from Lidney; /.nd Alexander, Robeits, from Chester, with bricks; Albion, Bungaaid, from Shoreham; and Active, Dieter horn UHlehampton, wilh Hint; John Wesley, Bryant, from St. lyta; Goweriar, Marker, from Liverpool; Langurthowe, Scantlebury.froin Fowcy; Ariel, pingle; Alary.HopLins; and Shepherd, Llewellyn. from Truro, wilh coppcr ore; Maria and Elizabeth, Williams; Henry, Turner; and Commerce, Griffiths, from Rouen; Amiable Maria, Biiien, from Cherbourg Julie Agell, Mcitoes, from Morlaix and 21 others, from different places, all in hullast. Stiilel, the Hercolss, (s.) Rober-s, for Bristol, with sundries; Henry, Llewellyn, for Bristol; and Gowerian, Marker, for Rotterdam, wiflt copper; Agenoria, larkin; Brothers, Evans; & Perseverance, Harries, for Wexford; New Parliament, Brabyn; and John & Sally, Llewe Ijn, for Walerford Primrose, Grififths, for Tenby Ann and Maria, Lloyd and Ariel, Dingle, for Newry; & 14 others, for different places, with coal MILKOKU.—Arrived, the Indi-stry, Rowlands; and Expedition, Doinaiisky, from Dannie, for Milford; Mary Eliaa, Jones, from Liver- pool, for Antwerp—leak} and Intrepid, Harris, from Llanelly, for Yonghal j • Sailed, the Vulcan, (steamer) Lieutenant Crispin, for Dublin; Union, Williams, for Miramichi; Eliiabtth Hoijan, Pliilpin and Eleanor, Evans, for Waterford Upton, Pritchard, for Liverpool; Edward Jones, Diiitran, for Newry; Nealli Trader, Jones, for Ross; William, Beer; Starbuck. Hammett; and John D aniel, Hayes, for Youghal; Ann Maria, John, tor Cardigan; and Spankaway, Oniel, for Dongarvon. NEATH —F leared out, the Sarah Aiiu, Staminars; W illiam, Crocker Meridian, Wilson Sandwich Bay, Steward Richard, Carlile Fame, Buckingham Swift, Ketnpthorne Active, May; Lavinia, Scantlebury Margaret, Sanders; William and Amelia, Lander; Ranger, Dobsou Petrel, Hmvliu; Larkin; Mnne, Harley Mary Ann Eliza, Evans; Catheiine O'FUnagan, Phillips: Friends, Stevens; Equity, Jones; Aaion, Evans; Lark, Davies; Commerce, Pearce; Richard Hill, Gilpin; Helen, Hill; James, Hole; Carnsew, Diai ke; Celeiity, Wood; Porth, Cowling, Venu9, Williams; New Milford, Richards; Elizabeth, May; Dove, Dillon; Ceies, He-itlieritigton William & Ann, Noal Ann,Long; Ocean, Hopkins; Good Hope, Rees; Providen. e. Slailen; Faiih, Wakeham; Gratitude, Dugdafl; Droid, Williams; Betsey, Davies; Brothers, Pope; and Endeavour, Rowling, for different places. BRISTOL.—Coasters^ Entered Outwards, the Rose, Jones; & Pbceiiix, Lodge, for Swansea Entity.Thomat; & Henry, Llewellyn, for Liatielly Penelope, Hughes an,1 Carmarthen Packet, Evans, for Carmarthen Brtete, Giitflths, for Tenby; William, Harries, for Fishguard; Mirre, Pikard; & Gleaner, Beer, for Bideford Ocean. Morgan, for Cardigan; Duporth, Lelean, for Fowey; Commerce, Thomas, for New Quay; and Greyhound, Teme, for Liverpool.
COUNTRY MARKETS.
COUNTRY MARKETS. SWANSKA —Wheat, 6s. 10(1. to 7s. 8d.; Barley, 2s. 6d. to 3«. 0d.; Outs,2s. Od. to2s 6d. per Imperial Boabel. Beef,4d. to 6d. j Veal, 4d. to 6d.; Mutton, 4Jd. to 6d.; Lamb, 5d. to 6d.; Pork, 4d. to 5d. per lb.; Salt Butter, Sid. to Sid. per lb. Cheese, 3d. to 4d, I)er lb. CARDIFF.-Wheat,21.5s.71d.; Barley, If.4s. Id.; Oats, 15s.; Beans, it. Is. per qr. NEATH.-Wheat, 0s. Od. to 0s. Od.; Barley, Os. Od. to Os. Od, Oats, Os. Od. to Os. Od. per Bushel; Beef, 5d, to 6d. Mtrtton. tki. to 7d.; Veal, 4d. to 5d.; Pork, 4td. to 5d. per lb. Salt Butter, lOd.; Fresh Ditto, Is. Common Cbeeae, ad. to 4d. Best Ditto, 7d. to 8d. per lb. CARMARTHEs.-Average Prices.—Wheat, 5s. ll|d.; Barley. 2a. lod. Oats, In. 6d. per Imperial Bushel. Cask Batter, 7d. to Od.; Cheese, 2¡d. tok S& per lb.
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pte it still proceeded on by onr mien. They imagine that education, to be effective, mint be united with the religions opinions of the Church of England. What we now witness, in England, proves the incorrectness of such a supposition, and yet, rather than give up an old preju. dice, anil obey reason foitified by experience, they allow hundreds of children in the coal and mine and manufac- turing portions of the country to grow up in an ignorance akin to that of the dark ages. They admit and deplore the evil, but fail in the benevolent object of remedying it. The Factories Education Bill was brought forward with, we believe, the sincerest intention for the good of the people, but it contained exclusive principles to which Dissenters never can assent. They can only agree to a scheme of education based upon the ptinciple of the uni- versal equality of each religious sect. The members of everv Chrisiian denomination must reap the advantage of the State's grant—none must be excluded. Such a measure would confer immense benefits upon our country. The animosities and strife existing amongst different re- Ijujous classes would cease. A well-informed labouring population would grow up, happy in their own condition, free from the liability of being acted upon for political purposes by designing men, obeying the laws, and con. ducing in various other ways to the peace of the empire. It is a matter of surprise that any Government in modern times can withhold such a boon from the nation. The good effects of such a system are visible on the conti- nent, particularly in the German states. The Church of England is here the main obstacle to such a measure. She can apparently well afford to be a little less jealous of favours bestowed upon other religions communities, as she comprises an enormous majority of the population. Is not its jealousy rather a sign, notwithstanding the numbers of its community, that it is conscious of some internal weakness?