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LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION-STONE…
LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF THE NEW TOWNHALL, BRIDGEND. On Wednesday last, the foundation-stone of the above Mali was laid by the Right Hon. John Nicholl, M.P The expense of the building will he defrayed bv voluntary con- tributions from the inhabitants of Bridsrend and the neighbour- hood, who have most handsomely come forward with the laudable object of providing a suitable structure for the accommodation of Ihe inhabitants of this thriving and increasing and district. From an early hour. the principal streets presented a scene of the greatest life nnd animation—nearly all the shops were closed., and a general holiday kept by all classes. In fact, the events ot the dav will be considered an era in the history of the town of Bridgend. The old Hall, which had withstood the storms of nianv years, has just been levelled, to make room for the new and commodious structure now in the course of erection. During the early part of the day. the members of Ihe Druids, Ivorites, nnd Oddfellows societies, were seen husiiv engaged in preparing for the procession, which was got tip"' and managed by Mr. Super- intendent Carr, of the Rural Police. At about eleven o'clock, the procession marched a considerable way out of town to meet the llight Hot: Gentleman, who enme that morning from Merthyr-malfr. The following was the order of the procession :-Firsr came the Rev. Robert Knight, the Chairman of thrf Building Committee, who has noblv contributed his pecuniary aid and his great personal services, towards the () rp,ed tl-e project, log-edit r with the following gentlemen, who formed the Committee, and whose active exertions in the matter deserve the highest praise:—Messrs. Win. Morgan, John Randall, William Llewellvn, Phdlip Price. Wm. Edwards. Walter Hibbert. Stephen Collier, and s,iii,tiet Cox. Then followed the most influential gentlemen, professional men, and tradesmen of Bridgend, and others, who have taken an active interest in the erection of the building—amongst whom were, the Revs. John Harding. Charles Knight, Samuel Jones, Henry Brown, ike &c. Then the archi- tect, Mr. David VauRhaii, of iJonvdstone, and the builder, Alr. Wm. Ravuer, of Swansea. The Cardiil band, led by Mr. Quelch, then followed, having been especially engaged for the occasion: they played several lively airs, in very good style. The workmen employed on the bui'ding followed in a most orderly manner. Then came the members of the Ancient Orders of Druids, all of "Whom were dressed in the costumes peculiar to their order. headed by their officers, viz., the steward, secretary, and grand arch druid. and two supporters, in the costumes of office, fol- lowed by the host," also in lue garb of ofiiee. Then came the Ivorites, followed by the Oddfellows, many of whom carried their respective flags, consisting of the white, blue, scarlet, gold, and purple degrees, with the usual patriotic mottoes. On some of these we observed moltues, such as 11 Do unto others as you would they should do unto you 1, Let Truth and Justice tri- umph Faith, Hope, and Charity Friendship, Love, and Truth, &c., &c. The boys and girls of the Bridgend National Schooi brought up the rear. When the procession had arrived as far as the residence of the Rev. John Hmdirig, tley halted, and waited for Mr. Nicholl, who arrived in a very short time, and was received with great cheering, waving of bats, and the most livtly demonstrations of joy, to which the Right Hon. Gentleman most heartily responded, and the band struck up, See, the -Conquering Hero cltmes." He then accompanied the procession, which returned in an order reverse to that in which they came out of town. The various persons forming the procession then assembled upon the ruins of the old Towohall, and around the place where the foundation was laid. Mr. Nicholl, together with the Rev. Robt Knight, and several of the gentlemen of the Committee, then proceeded to the place which had been dug as a foundation, over which Mr. Rayner had provided a platform for the accommodation of the ladies, but the majority 01 the intended fair occupants prudently contented them- selves to view the proceedings from the various windows of the surrounding houses we say prudently, for had they occupied the platform, they would have been greatly incommoded by the pressure of the crowd, all of whom were anxious to view the "grand stone," as it WHS lowered down, arid other portions of the ceremony. After the cheering with which the Right Hon. Gentleman was greeted, had subsided, while descending into the foundation, he placed several coins in the groove prepared under the stone, and also a brass plate, containing an inscription, most tastefully engraved by Mr. Bonnett, of Swansea, of which the following is a copy:— "The foundation litone of this Townlmll (erected by subscription) was laid ov The Right Honourable J NICHOLL, D.C.L., M.P., on the,13ih day of September, 1843. Building Committee:- Rev Robert Knight, Chairman, Mr. John Randall, — Samuel Cox, Philip Price, — Walter Hibbert, — William ifdwaids, — Stephen Collier. David Vanghan, architect^ William Rayner, builder. After the whole had been covered with mortar, which Mr. Nicholl smoothed with a trowel, the foundation-stone was lowered, and struck by him once or twice with a mallet. After this cere- mony hud been gone through, amidst much cheering, the Right Hon. Gentleman stood on the adjoining bank, and addressed the assembled multitude in a very eloquent speech, to which, we confess, we are unable to do that justice which we could wish, owin<T to the tremendous pressure of the crowd, and other incon- veniences inseparably connected witb open-air reporting.—Mr. Nicholl spoke nearly to the following effect Ladies and Gentlemen,-I rejoice most sincerely in this vigorous attempt to provide for the increasing wants, comforts, and instruction of tiiis thriving town. (Hear, bear). I also most sincerely congratulate you on the success which has at- tended the united efforts of all classes of the community, to carry on this ifood and creditable work. (Great cheering). Every person must rejoice at, and applaud the great and public objects which you wish to carry into effect by this building. ( Hear, hear). May the work be continued, and carried on to completion, with the same energy, unanimity, and with the same absence of all party feeling. as it has hitherto been. (Cheerf). May no evil feelings—may no blckerwgs-mav no dissension intrude themselves into this Hall; but may science, and peace, and good- will rejoice therein, in hours of social innocence. (Loud cheers). May justice be administered with firmness, impartiality, and mercy, under its roof. May the weak-inny the innocent-may the rjuiet—:nay the peaceable, ever find ready protection and security against the overbearing, disorderly, and violent. (Hear, bear). May justice be administered in the Courts of the new building-mav they never he used as instruments of oppression, cruelty, or wrong. May they never be scenes where dissension is hatched, but may the authority of law and justice be main- tained by the unpaid Magistraci" of Glamorgan May the cells be chambers, where the old and hardened in crime will feel the pangs of remorse, and return to his former senses, and where the young in crime may be brought to a sense of shame, and induced to seek forgiveness from their Maker. In short., may the good Providence which tvns everything to a good purpose: look with favour on this undertaking, ami bless its handy-work.—(Tre- mendous cheering, which lasted some minutes). The Rev. Robert Knight, on being loudl.v called for, said"- Gentlemen,—After the very eloquent atfd f'erling address which' the Right Hot. Gentleman has just delivered to you on the occa^ sion, I feel that I am guilty of great presumption in saying it word I cannot help thanking him for the very able manner in which he has expressed his feelings and sentiments. (Cheers). In common with all my good friends, the gentlemen and trades- men of Bridgend, I feel proud to see this foundation-stone laid and as far as my bumble endeavours can assist in the completion of the work, nothing shall be wanting on my part. (Great cheering), Mr. Nicholl then came forward to propose three cheers, and one cheer more, for the Rev. Robert Knight and the Committee of Management, which was heartily responded to. The procession then proceeded to the Market-place, where upwards of six hundred buns were distributed among the boys and girls of the Crid^end National Schools. The workmen en- gaged on the new building were also plentifully regaled with ctcrto da. THE DINNER. This was the grand demonstration of the evening. Soon after three o'clock, a most numerous and respectable company met at dinner at the Wyndham Arms inn, the house of Mr. Belterton. Nearly 1111 the gentry, professional gentlemen, and the most influ- ential tradesmen of the town and neighbourhood were present. The little town of Bridgend has seldom witnessed such an assem- blage; to quote the language of one of the speakers the as- semblerl town of Bridgend" were there. The tables were well supplied.and tile dinner and the manner in which it was served up did infinite credit to the worthy bost and hostess, whose re- putation for such performances is well established. We heard I several gentlemen express themselves highly delighted. Ati seemed to vie with each other in endeavouring to contribute their quota to the pleasure of ibe evening, and if we may judge by his countenance none seemed to enjoy the convivialities 01 the evening better than the Right Honourable Gentleman who presided, and who appeared to be in excellent health and good spirits. The Chairman wao supported on the left by the Rev. John Harding, Mr. Edmond Traherne, &c. &c., on the left by the Rev. Robt. Knight, the Chairman, and other gentlemen members of the Committee of Management. Mr. Jones, of Hall, occupied the vice president's chair. The Chairman having called upon the company to charge their glasses," proposed as the first toast The Queen, and may God bless her," which was drunk with three times three, lhe band, which most admirably performed its duties during the whole of the evening, struck up God save the Queen." The Chairman then said, that the propriety of separating hus- band and wife had been frequently discussed in that neighbour- hood. He was not then going to enter into that political question, but all would agree that it would not do to separate Prince Albert from the Queen. Since his first arrival in this country the Prince had called forth the admiration of all. and all must acknowledge that he had faithfully discharged his duties in that point for whicii be was specially called. (Cheers and much laughter.) The toast having beeh"drunk amongst great cheering, the band played a •' German watiz." The Chairman said, that having proposed the father and mother, he would next propose •' The Priric ol Wales—their own Prince;" and he would take that opportunity of saying, that though out- rnges had taken place in a neighbouring counts, he would say there were no people more loyal and attached to the throne than the people of Glamorgan. He (the Chairman) was told in Lon- don. that he must not show his face in Wales-(lnughter) hilt he was litippl 10 say, that in spite of the London reporters, in spite of the London press, Wales had not. lost its character tor loyally. The toast having been drunk amidst much cheering, the band performed Rising sun," and Ab Shenkin The Chairman then gave The health of the Duke of Wel- lington, the hero of a thousand battles, and the British Army," with which in the absence of Captain Davey, the hero of Cassey —(laughter)—he would connect the name of Corporal Harding -( cheers and laughter). Drunk amidst cheers after which the band placed British Grenadiers. The Rev. J. Harding returned thanks in a most humourous speech, replete with genuine wit. He thanked the Chairman and company for connecting his name with that of the Duke of Wel- lington, but he took some credit to himself, and thought be was not altogether unworthy of that honour. The Rev. Gentleman then kept the tables in i continued roar of laughter, by making references to the time when he and the Vice-President served in the Volunteer Corps of Yeomanry, or some similar volunteer service, when thev marched and counter marched from Aberga- vennv toCrickuowell. He would not tell the company what they did, but what they ought to have done. However, he would say. that in one vear they met to eat and drink eight times, so that if unabl" to serve their couutrv in one way. they did so in another. (Laughter.) He had served both in "the infantry and in the cavalry. (Cheering and laughter.) Himself and his companions in arms had then been the saviours of the country, and would again exhibitequal bravery whenever called upon, whether against Rebecca" or anv other foe—(laughter) but what added most to their glory was, that they received nothing but honour. Hnlf- pay they had" not received—full p»v they had not even heard of. No pay bad been their portion. (Cheers and laughter.) The Chairman 1 hen proposed 11 The WTooden Walls ol Old En- gland," with which he would connect the name of Commodore Sir C. Napier, than whom no man was more ready to serve his conntry. The band struck op Hearts of Oak." The health of the Lord Lieutenant of the County'' was then proposed by the Chairman. That distinguished individual, he sain, was always read y to come forward and aid all projeots having to do with the interest* of the ooonty. The'Chairman tiwn re- ferred to the Lord Lieutenant's liberal contribution towards the erection of the Town-hall, and to the Bute Dock*, &c. Drank with three times three. The band played "Glamorganshire March." The Chairman then proposed the healths of the Coonty Mem- bers, Lord Adare and Mr. Talbot, who were members of dis- tinguished old families, and all would agree that those two possessed, in an eminent degree, the virtue of their ancestors, whether viewed as landlords, neighbours, or public characters. Drunk amidst much cheering. The band played, Of a noble race was Shenkin." The Rev. J. Harding returned thanks. He was treasurer of two charitable societies, and had never applied for their support in vain to either Lord Adaie or to Mr. Talbot. The Chairman then gave ''The Rev. Hobert Knight, and the ztii.liiweiiie(' Committee of Management." The Chairman bighl v complimented the Committee of Management for the able manner in which they had performed their duties.-Drunk amidst loud cheers. The band p)aved When order in this land commenced." The Rev. R. Knight returned thanks in an eloquent speech, and proposed Ihe health of the Right Hon. Gentletpan in the chair, and may he continue hanpilv to reside amongst us for many years." Drunk amidst tremendous cheering. "The band played Auld Lang Synr." The Chairman returned thanks in an appropriate speech. The Chairman then proposed "The heath of Mr. Edward Traherne," who returned thanks in a short and appropriate speech. The band played Ar hyd v no The Rev. Robert K.ni|»ht thesi said the Chairman called upon him to propose, as the n^x11 oast, 4' The hea 11!1 or Lord Donraven, without whose donation of ;,f)\ll., besides the ground and other donations, the new buiiding could not he erected." Drunk with three times three, after which the bsnd plaved "St. Patrick's dav in ihe morning." Mr. Randelj briellv returned thanks. I The Rev. J oh ti Harding proposed The health of the Vice- President." He was glad to see an old fellow-soldier in the vice chair. (Cheers.) The hand plaved The March of the Men of Glamorgan." The Chairman gave as the next toast, "The healths of Mr. Vivian, the Member for the Western Boroughs, and of Sir John Guest, the Member for Merlin r, both of whom he (the Chairman) had found to be taithtul allies in all things relating to the interests of Drunk with :hree times three. The band played a Welsh melody. The Chairman again proposed the health of the Vice-Presi- dent, Mr. Jones, of Hail, who returned thanks in an appropriate and verv humorous speech. The band played Llwyni." The Rev. C. Knight said, that the Chairman wished him to propose a toast, and he chose "Tha healths of the Ladies of Glamorgan, with Lady Dunraven at their head." Drunk with three times three. The band struck up. "Heaith to all good lasses." r The Chairman next proposed, The health of Mr. Vanghan, the architect," by whose skill and exertions the details of the building had hitherto been carried out. He would couple with his name that of Mr. Rayner, the contractor for the building." He knew neither of those gentlemen, but from what he saw aud heard, he was confident they deserved thanks. Mr. Rayner returned thanks on behalf of Mr. Vaughan, who was absent, and himself. He hoped the superstructure would he completed in as creditable a manner as tlie foundation had been laid by the Right Honourable Chairman. The band played Mason s Apprentice Tiie Rev. J. Harding, in a neat and appropriate speech, pro- posed, Mrs. Niciioll," the Chairman's tad), to whom, in con- jnnction with the family of Merthyr Mawr. Bridgend was chiefly indebted for its National School. Mrs. Nicholl stood conspicu- ous in everv good thing. The Chairman returned thanks in an appropriate speech. The band played "Glamorganshire lass." The next toast was, The land we live in," which was drunk with cheers; after which the band played Happy land." The Revs. J. Harding and Robert Knight then proposed respectively, Good evening," and Prosperity to the town of Bridgend." Bolli gentlemen urged the necessity of making ex- ertions to get ill" more funds towards the new Hall. The band played, "Speed the plough after which the numerous patlv separated, highly delighted with the hilarity and conviviality of the evening.
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TnK IRON TK.ADE.— A few days ago an extensive sale of iron look place at the Horsley Iron W'orks, which was attended by the principal ironmasters of Staffordshire, and several large iron dealers from various parts of the country. The catalogue contained no less than 1,500 lots. The commonest pi? iron fetched 21. 12s. per ton, short weight on the bank and cold blast pig iron was soleI for 31. short weight. One ironmaster bought 250 tons of common cast- iron scrap, at 21. 8s. shoit weight. These were the lowest prices that cast-iron in pigs and in scraps were sold at. Many lots of common cast scrap iron were sold 8t21,1 h. 8d. short weight; and the greater part of the iron sold was purchased by Staffordshire ironmasters. Such facts prove that the statements in the papers, that Staffordshire cast- iron hot-blast is being sol(1 at ll. 18s. and 21. a ton are L" erroneous. The price of No. 2, hot-blast, IOTlg weight, on Thursday last, delivered into boat, was 21. 17s. 6d. cash; and one of the first houses of the district, holding a stock of 3,000 Ions, refused an order on Saturday for 400 tons at 21.18s. fid. The very lowest price quoted on Thursday, of No. 1 pig-iron, delivered to Birmingham, was 31. 10s. which is now advanced to 51. The price of nail rod-iron quoted on Thursday was 51. 12s. 6d., long weight. These are very gratifying indications of a revival in the IonIC-depressed staple trade of Staffordshire and we may add, that one house near Tipton has received an order from Liverpool for 7,00 tons of castings for home consumption.—Birmingham Advertiser. NEATH PETTY SESSIONS, September S.-Present, H. Gwyn, Esq., Mayor, and G. Llewellyn, Esq.— Mr. John Rees, of Neath, grocer, wascharged by the Rev. Robert Owen, a Dissenting Minister, with an assault. Mr. Bird appeared for defendant.— Robert Owen examined:—! live in Llandilo-fawr. I am a Dissenting Minister. The defendant gaie me a slap in the face, in tbe Full Moon public-house, Neath, on Wednesday the 6th inst., between seven and eight o'clock in the evening. I was at the Full Moon demanding my rent. I am the landlord of that house. I said nothing to the defendllnt.-Cross-examilled I do not rent the house to the party who lives in it. I did put in a distress for rent. I do not know whether the defendant is related to the person who keeps the house. I did not pull the defendant by the collar. The blow was not a severe one. I received no injury. I was not drunk at the time. I will swear that I was not.—For the defence. Elizabeth Berriman was called. She said that she was present on the occasion referred to by the complainant, and saw him repeatedly pull defetidani by the collar. Defendant desired him not to do s« severul fnues, and at length pushed him gentlv awav. The complainant was not sober.—James Kemp- tliorne corroborated the last witness, and swore that the com- plainHnt was in a state of into ciction.-S. S. Parker and Rmtna Lewis gave similar testimony, each distinctly swearing that the complainant was drunk.—The case was dismissed, complainant having to pay costs, amounting to 12s. 6d. Mr. Rees then charged Mr. Owen with being drunk on Wednesday, ihe Gth inst. —John Rees sworn:—I saw the defendant on Wednesday, the Mill ins1,, at the Full Moosi public-house. I went there in con- sequence of hearing that a distress was levied on my relative who lived there. The defendant was beastlv drunk. Hecoold not under- stand what I told him, nor coulll he articulate a word distinctly. He nearly fell down several times, and would have done so had he not been supported by thepartitinnofthe room. It was about half-past seven o'clock in the even]Dg--Jiinles Kempthorne swore that defendant was so drunk that lie could not ipeak so as to he understood. He had a short pipe in his mnjth.—For the defence, Mr. Uargreaves swore that he saw the defendant at his ollice about half-past six o'clock. He wa" then in a state of greatI excitement in consequence of the non-payment ot rent due to him. He did not appear to be under the influence of strong drink.— Cross-examined The excitement under which the defendant jaboured might have been produced by drink, idary Thomas :— The defendant lodged at my house 011 Wednesday night. ,My husband brought him to the house about hall-past nine or ten o'clock at night. He went to bed in a quarter of an hour after he came in. He did not appear drunk. He was very quiet, and went to bed without assistance.—John Thomas 1 am the last wttness' hosband. I saw the defendant at the cook-shop, in Neath, on Wednesday last. He walked after me to my house, where he went to lodge. I did not spe ik much lo him. He did not appear drunk—Mr. Bird addressed the Magistrates on the e.idence adduced for the defendant, and c,ifitended that it was not incon- sistent with the evidence adduced in support of the charge, inas- much as it was quite possible for the defendant to have got drunk between lialf-past six, when Mr. ilargreaves saw him, and eight o clock, when he was proved to have been in that state, and to I have sobered a little between that time and ten o'clock, when he Went to his lodgings—The magistrates, after severely admonishing the defendant for having laid himself open to such a discreditable charge, observed that as there was some difference between the evidence for and against him. they were willing to give him the benefit of any doubt that it might occasion, and dismissed him without fine. TROUGHTON'S IMPROVEMENTS IN MANUFACTURING ZtNC.—Mr. N. Troughion, of Swansea, has taken out a patent for an improved apparatus for calcining zinc ores. The retorts are composed of a series of fire tiles or parallelogram slabs, con- stituting the bottoms, sides, and tops; the back ends are ciosed by similar tiles, having a hole through them for the passage of the vapours evolved from the ores, and mav be carried ii| any direction, to be separatel v acted on, or allowed to pass into the atmosphere the front ends are also closed by similar tiles, having a small hole or opening.by which atmospheric air is admitted and regulated; they are charged through hoppers above, with slides to close the openings and by this arrangement for calcining the ores of zinc, a great saving of fuel results, and the ore is more evenlv roasted. The lIenond part of the invention relaies to the calcining zinc ores. wherein they are subject to the direct action of the products of combustion a furnace is so constructed, that wbile one portion of zinc is undergoing the complete calcining process, another portion is going tbrongb a preparatory process, by the heat which passes away from (he other; by this process also a great saving of fuel is effected. PATENT GALVANISED IIION AND WIRE ROPE COM- PANY.—An AGREEMENT hating been entered into between the Forth Cot",1 Iron and Coal Company, and the patentees of the GllhllnisptllroD and Patent Wire Rope, to merge their interests, this company has been formed, with l|ie object of carrying out the several principles. The iron-workA. which are situate near Bridgend, in Glamorganshire, are contiguous 10 a shipping port, and peculiarly well adapted for manufacturing castings, sheet- iron, and wire for the ropes while, moreover, it is staled, that the black-hand ironstone is tb-md on the properly, and the dis- trict abundantly supplied with charcoal. The whote purchase- money w ill, we understand, be invested in shares in the company, while the low price of iron will not we have a right to asume, affect the interests of the shareholders as the principal part of the mqke will be converted into patent articles, and hence rather calculated to advance their interests, it beig, notorious that 'be decline in the price of iron has no effect whatever on the mano- faclored article. With regard to the collieries, they are repre- sented as containing some"of the mllst valnahle cOltl shirred in the Bristol Channel. Wemav here remark tbat the prooess of galvanising iron renders it indestructible in salt or other water, nor can it be affected hv anv of the common influences—hence it is peculiarly applicable for fastenings and sheatbinj; for ships, and barnacles or sea weeds will not attach to it for mooring chains, chain cables, buovs. floating break waters, and nil such purposes, there can be no doubt it must come into extensive use Roofs may be constructed with it more light, and at less cost than copper or zinc, and houses for tropical climates may he erected secure from fire, lightning, and destructive insects and vermin; and for agricultural fences, in which common iron is so liable 'o rnst and decay, it will be t'onnn invaluable. The patent wire ropes of Mr. A. Smith have already attained great celebrity for •hipping, railway, and mining purpose# these, to be secure from oxidation, have been covered with an expensive coating of Indian rubber composition but br undergoing the galvanising process, Ibev are rendered impervious to the effects ot the atmosphere, or the usually natural ffesfrnctive processes nnd it is confidently expected thai the carrying out lliese objects will gi\ e a rapid impulse to a demand in the several branches of trade connected with them. The decided superiority of galvanised iron over zino for roofs all already brought it into general use in France and at the Italian Opera "Hoose at Paris one has stood the test of three years, and is still equal to new. The business genertdly may, undoubtedly, be indefinitely extended, by granting sub-licenses to individuals or companies and, as th« objects are of great national importance, it is obvious the demand will continue to increase, and an adequate extension of capital at once insure'a lucrative trade, both at home and abroad. The capital is to be U;o,onOI., in 15.000 shares of 101. neh, upwards of 9000 of which are already appropriated The residue of the shares are, we are informed, nearly subscribed for-the company being of a private oaiore.—Mming Journal.
GREAT MEETING OP FARMERS.
GREAT MEETING OP FARMERS. A grand demonstration among the Farmers of (lie several parishes of Dandebif, Llanarthncy, Llanfihangel- Aberbythych, Llanedy, and Bellws, in the county of Carmar- then, took place yesterday on a hill called Garnfig, between the parishes of Llanarthney and Llanfihangel-Aberbytliych, ahont a mile distant on the Llandilo road from Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire. The meeting had been announced for eleven o'clock, at which time there were comparatively few per- sons on the field, but the numbers continued increasing until twelve or one o'clock, when the number present was estimated at three thousand individuals, nearly all of whom were fanners or agricultural labourer*. It was stated to be quite as nume. rously attended as the srreat Mynydd Sylen meeting lately held. A platform had been prepared for the accommodation of Mr. HUGH WILLIAMS, of Carmarthen, proposed that the chair should he occupied by [\11-, John Morgan, of Lanvnis, which, having been seconded by Mr. Thoma*, of Llwynyptod, was unanimously carried. Mr. WILLIAMS then said, that having been fortunate enough to secure as chairman one of the most respectable freehold- ers of the district, it had been his lot to have been called upon to state the object for which the meeting had been convened. It was known to all that they had numerous grievances to complain of, which they had long suffered. One was the turnpike-toll grievance, which was well known to them. 1 ne great multiplicity of gates had given rise to outrages of the most desperate character, which be hoped woutd be soon dis- contined, and the country return to its former peaceable state. It also appeared that the agriculturists were reduced to such a state of poverty as <nrce!y to be able to ray for the con- veyance of manure. One resolution would be proposed re- lating to that grievance, and another would have a reference to the New Poor-Inw( which was opposed by the uuited voice of the country. That law had been enacted by tiie upper classes of society, who kept in view their own pecuniary ad- vantages. They knew that several parishes were centred together in Carmarthen, which caused great expense to be in- curred by the inhabitants of the rural parishes, who did not understand their multiplicity of accounts. The expense was increased, while the comforts of the poor were diminished. The next portion of the petition would have reference to the Tithe Commutation Act—an act which had been passed, os- tensibly for the purpose of lessening the amount of TiLles, instead of which, they had been increased, so that people be- came anxious to retrace their lost steps, and return to the 01.1 system. The next gries,ance for their consideration was the great increase in the amount of County Stock, relative to which a resolution would he submitted to them. The amount of magisterial costs and law expenses had also become so s»reat, that the country could not benr them. They, might give ex- pression to their sentiments and feelings relative to those grievances. Thev said that, if those grievances were removed, probably their rents would be increased by their landlords. To avoid that great evil, it occurred that, if an assessed rental, under the control of the legislature, were adopted, it would tend to do away with the grievous competitions in their various takings An opportunity would be given them of expressing their sentiments on that subject also. He (Mr. W.) regretted to find, that. notwithstanding the resolutions agreed to at the Mynydd Sylen meeting, great outrages and excesses had been committed, and they had thereby lost the assistance of several gentlemen who wonld have helped them. They perceived the effect of those out. rages that day. He thought it would certainly have been desirable to have the company of those gentlemen. He was exceedingly sorry to find that private pique had been canied so far as to cause the destruction of property. He was not aware that Ilr. Adams, of iMiddleton-Hall, had in any way so stepped beyond the pale of his Magisterial du- ties, as to give rise to such a feeling of antipathy against him. A man, having any regard for his oath, must perform his Magisteiial duties. Another gentleman had been most unjustly accused of turning round—he referred to Mr. Win. Chambers, jun., than whom a mo e honourable gentleman did not exist. It had been repoited that lie took an un- worthy part in the suppression of the outrages at Pontar- diilais. Notv he (Mr. W.) attended the examination at Swansea, and took notes of the evidence of the police and others, which proved that Mr. Chambers was entirely free from havini: attempted to make an onslaught upon the people. Atr. Williams here entered into the details elicited at the examination of the prisoners, to prove that Mr. Cham- bers was not near the spot when thev were fired upon. He (Mr. W.) made those few remarks, to prove that Mr. Chambers was entirely guiltless of the charge brought against him, and he hoped that notion would be dissipated, and that bis property would not, in future, be subject to destruction and depredation. With those obse; vations, he would read the petition to the Queen. It was in the power of any one to assent or dissent from its prayer, or any por- tion of it. Our space will not permit the insertion of the petition at length—we give the substance. The first part relates to tnnipike-tolls, which ate complained of as beiug very heavy, and prays that all turnpike-linsts may i>e consoli- dated, and placed under one management, which wonld regulate the distances at which gates were to be placed from each other. The New Poo-taw was bitterly complained of, and the petition prayed that the old law may be, with cer- tain modifications, re-enacted. It also prayed, that tithes shonld be as formerly, either in kind or money, according to option. The County Stock was then complained of, as greatly adding to the burthens of the farmer. The fifth prayer of the peti inn related to legal and magisterial fees, which the petition expressed as being exorbitant. The sixth prayed for the appointment of Stipendiary Magistrates, to prevent any suspicions being attached to the administration of justice. At present, Magistrates were indiscriminately appointed, regard being had only to the income of the party aopointed. and not to his qualifications to fill the office. The next prayed for an assessed rental, and also that all tithes, local taxes, &c., should be charited on the land, and not on the tenant. And, lasily, the petitioners expressed themselves convinced, that no good would be done" ttfe country bv the present Parliament, and prayed her Majesty to exercise her prerogative, and dismiss the present Parlia- ment, and call another, which would evince greater sym- pathy with the people. Mr. Williams informed the meeting, that when seeking a seconder of lhe petition, a letter had been given him from Mr. Chambers, jun., stating his reasons for not attending their meetinu, which he hoped, with the explanation he had i given, would %ati*fy tlieui. The letter, which was read, repeHed the false report that Mr. C. had shot one of the rioters at Pootardulais, :a charge probably arising trom his having procured the wounded man some water, after the affray was over. Mr. C. also maintained that he had faithfully kept all the promises made by him. He said he would oppose nightly meetings, and would always do so. He also stated that h^ Wa- amongst the first landlords who lowered their rents, and recommended others to do the same. He also offered to pay the police-rate for his tenants, and never failed to grant them an extension of time tor the pay- ment of rent when asked to do so. He had also kept his promise relative to the Three Commotts Trust. The writer asked the meeting if they thought they would have their grievances redressed by filing people's property—was not that the method of aggravating the distress? Let the tenants of, and the liboti,er, employed upon, the three farms which had heen burnt, bear testimony. He had had written the letter to satisfy himself and not the wretches who had .devastated his property. His life had been threatened, but let the miscreant who had done so beware, lest he be paid for his temerity, as he (Mr. C.) was resolved to do his best to defend himself. I After the letter had been read and explained in Welsh, Mr. REES THOMAS, of Gorsgoch, seconded the adoption of the petition. Mr. STEPHEN EVANS, farmer, of Cilcarw, then came forward to*explain the petition in Welsh, and made some remarks thereon. He said he was not well adapted to ex- plain the petition, but would throw his mite to the treasury. He then advised the meeting not to drink much beer (there were a few barrels on the mountain); as they approached the greatest throne in the world, it would be highly improper to do so in a state of intoxication. He next adverted to the outrages committed. Such things had never occurred amongst the Welsh before—a people proverbial for their loyalty, and quiet and peaceable disposition. He was glad to see that meeting assembled, where they could state their grievances in a legitimate method. The farmers of Carmar- thenshire did not wish to have their burthens lemoved alto- gellier-iliey were aware that they must earn their bread by the sweat of their brow until they decend to their graves; yet they wished their grievous burthens to be redressed. They did not wUh to live as gentiemeii-all men were suited to their stations. For instance, he could not live as a loid, but was probably better adapted to follow the plough. Mr. E then made some remarks upon the various points of the petition. Some parties must think the County Stock to be a kind of never-ending manna. He was almost ashamed to speak of an assessed rent, as the farmen had in a,meastire themselves contributed to raise rents by their undue competition with each other. He greatly approved of the last praver of the petition, respecting the dismissal of the present Pat lament, but then the farmers must act for themselves, and act judiciously in electing another.— (Hear, hear.) Mr. Chambers's letter was then explained in Welsh. A Man in the crowd said, it i* Mr. Chambers's own neighbours who complain of his conduct they would not have so bad an opinion of him, if he had acted up to his promises. Mr. WILLIAMS did not think so; but were that true, it was no reason tbat his houses should be burnt down. Several remarks were made by Persousiu the crowd, some of whom treated the )etterwith)etity and jeers. Mr. STEPHEN EVA.NS proceeded. He did nnt know who Rebecca was, and why she always hatched at night; but he would make one remark with refeienee to her. He knew tllar. if oid women in making broth did not 'ake it off the fire in time, the potatoes wonld get "potch." He thought it time for Rebecca to take off the pot, or she would create a "potch." Something verv much like that had been created at Pontardulais lately. No person who understood what he was about would burn property, as the loss might he recovered from the hundred. Mr. WM. EVANS, of Pontyberem, then andressed the meeting in a very animated Welsh speech. He said that everything was either a cause or an effect. A good deal had been spoken ol outrages but they unfortunately were bnt effects produced by a cause, and the cause was that the conntry wa-t oppressed to a greater degree than it could bear. L'ke a horse greatly overladen, the burden must be lessened or he would break down. Let the cause be removed, the effect would soon cease. The Speaker then entered upon ihe toll grievance. It was not enough to make the farmer pay for tiavelling on the parish roads, but they were actually compelled to pay toll on private roads leading to their farms. Another most intolerable grievance was the New Poor-law. He (the Speaker) was seventy years of age, had brought np ten chitdren —had always paid poor-rates, &c. If poverty overtook him in old age, he shonld certainly expect to live comfortably. But no. that would be denied him, he would be separated from his family; his wife, the companion of hit joy. and troubles, would be consigned to the care of a stranger. (Hear.) Such were the cauaea of the effeest so piuch complained of. Another great harden was the thhet He knew a farm in Llanon, for which 'he tithes were j formerly 21. only, bnt now they were 20/. Why were they so increased ? Because the land produced more, in conse- quence of the farmer's expenditure of labour and capital; so that tithe was not only exacted for the produce, but also for the labour and capital which produced the produce. Still, he did not like to see ricks of hav burnt. That would not improve their conditions. Letters had bpen read to the meeting vindicating the conduct of some parlies. He 1 emeinbeied rending, that-even the devil had endeavoured to defend himself, (Hear.) It had been asked who Ke- j hecca was. He had never seen her: but lie Rebecca was every man who earned his bread by the sweat ot his brow, (Cheers.) The Speaker made several «ddi- 11011<11 observations. Mi. JOHN WILLIAMS, farmer and freeholder, near Car- marthen, then came forward. His observations weie priii- cipally directed against tithes, which were first paid by the Jews, who were a theocracy, all or one religion, Tithes were then voluntary paid; bnt the Chii*tian dispensation never contemplated their enforcement. It was said that tidies were a kind of charge upon the land. He would say thnl, in a moral point of view, the farmer had as gieat a right to lis ;ithes as to the rest or his corn. The pay- ment of tithes was a mere Jewish relic', introduced in'o the Catholic Church, ami handed down to the English Church, i Was it not shocking to think that tithes should be bought 1 and sold, that, under the name of religion, they should ba the means of crushing farmers to the earth. They must be had down. (Cheers.) Mr. DAVID EVANS, farmer.of Pantvcaste'l, was the next speaker. He wished the night lints to be done away" ilh: I He was glad that this meeting had been called, where they j, met in a legal and an honorable manner, to discuss their K' iev- ances. Great complaints were justly made against the amount of the poor rates; but it appeared the poor received no more than threepence out of ew?rv shilling. (Ciies of ( "Less.") If they received one half oiilv, the rate ought not to be denominated poor,ratP," bnt now they might Trail it the gentlemen's pay." Some men got large salaries, be- j canse their duties required extraordinary talent or skill, hot there were many poor-law officers who were not fit for any other trade. (A laugh.) He knew some of them, who ha.) become bailiffs, farmeis, shopkeepers, and publicans, and were unsuccessful, bnt they succeeeded in admirably filling their offices. Consequently, as the duties of their office j were so easily performed, he contended that the salaries ought to be low; but they were quite ihe reverse. Why should not the ovetseer relieve, the poor gratuitously. (Hear.) It was easier to pay mottey away than collect it, yet by the new poor-law an officer was paid for expending money, while the overseer collected it gratuitously. (Cheers.) j Mr. JOHN THOMAS, Sarmn, LUndyhie, was the next speaker. He exprtssed his pleasure at seeing people romfnu out in a body to state their grievances. It was wow necessary to do so. They must exett themselves, or sink and die. lie did not wish them to attend nightly meetings, hot let them come in the face of day," and othets in different positions in life might then be induced to assist them. The speaker then proceeded to point out the in- justice of the New Poor-law, hy which the bread of the poor was thrown awav upon officers, who were easiiy known on the load by their portliness and fatness at the expence of the poor. Let them have the old Act re-enacted. (Hear, hear). They would then know what proportion the poor received. In looking at the ways of Providence, nobody knew whether he would not be visited with poverty, and it was no pleasurable reflection to think that after haxincpaid rates during a long course of years, a person might spend the remainder of his davs in a workhouse, separated from all domestic and social enjoyments in old age when they become most necessary. (Hear, hear). Mr. S. EVANS followed in the same strain. No person in that numerously-attended meeting could say, I shall not be in the workhouse and feelings of horror must be cre- ated in every breast, when contemplating the separation of j the dearest ties of life in old age. He remembered an old man in a wmkhouse asking the haughty Poor-law officer, Where is Betty ?" (meaning his wife, who had been kept in another room). The officer did not nndeistand whom Betty meant; but after enquiry, he replied—' Oh, you mean Elizabeth Evans, she has been dead for three weeks." (Shame.) That was the first time the old min was informed of the circumstance. Such was the exact representation of the Poor-law. He knew a poor woman who walked eight successive limes from the parish of Lianarthnev to Carmar- then, and was at last unable to obtain relief. The Poor-law Officers were even too proud to be spoken to. He remem- bered a time they could be easily spoken with. As for tithes, he could say, that many paiisiies weie nothing better than an estate belonging to the tithe proprietors. He knew a farmer near Mviiydd Sylen paying more tithe than rent. (Hear.) fllr, WILLIAM THOMAS, of Rhosfawr, Llanon, addressed tha meeting. He remembered about vears ago the tithe amounted to about 2s. 6d. per pound in the parish of Llanon, when the lay impropriator used to send his tin vessels throughout the neigh- bourhood to get the farmers' milk. So poor was the farmer that he could scarcely taste the butter made by himself, but was obliged to sell it for the purpose of procuring cheese, clothes, and money to pay the rent, tithes, or taxes. Farmers sull'ered three famines in the course of the year—one was a bread famine, which look place just before the harvest, when the old corn had been exhausted and the new had not come in; ilie other was a cheese famine; and the third was at the time the farmer could not pro- cure clothes. He knew in his parish farmers paying 40/. or 50/. in rent and a heaw lithe, who had 00 change of clothing for their children to go to the Sabbath School, He understood lhe peli- lion prayed for a dissolution of Parliament. Whenever that took place, the farmers must work for themselves-most main- tain their principles, and stand by them. They mnst not forsake them tor the purpose of pleasing their landlords. They must narrowlv watch the Tories-a,e. and look with caution on the W higs,"wbo had acted hypocritioally towards the people. If they had always voted in support of their own principles, Mr. Goring Thomas would not be taking all the farmers' cream, and leaving their children live on whev. (Hear, hear.) He had no 1 talent to speak neither did he profess much understanding; but 1 he had t'xptlrlenoe to teiofr film. He was willing 10 be reduced to poverty bv Providence, bnt not through the iniquity of man (Cheers.) The tithes were five shillings in the pound in the parish of Llanon. [Cries of "Six shillings,"—" Eight shillings,"—and Here is a person paving 29s. tithes on three acres of land."] He determined not to vole again to please his landlord or any other person. The Clergy, where are they ? Instead of saying. till death shall us pInt," they bad better get the service altered to "till poverty shall us part." The Turnpike Trustees, where were thev ? was there one in the meeting? If so, let him cosne forward and reason upon the subject. They were met to legally discuss their grievances in the middle of day. He knew three gates—he would name them, RhvdytlTnon. Fairfach, and Rhyd- Vtruscog gates, within a mde-and a-h)'!fofe"ch other, and at all of which toll mllst be paid. (Cries of "Quarry-fach gate." ) Yes, that was another gate within a very short distance; but thanks to Becca for pulling them down, though he would prefer her hating done so doring the day. Reference had been made to boiling potatoes. He thought they might take the pot down for Carmarthenshire, and. if necessary, let it boil on for Glamorgan- shire. The speaker concluded by entering at some length into the detnils of the turnpike-toll grievance. Mr. JOB DAVIES, Pef,tregtrinsi Liandybie :-They had come forward in the face of the sun and the eye of light," yet he was afraid their petttion would b$.i{>f 110 avail. There had been thousands of petitions sent from lie people, until the tllbie IIct lJall" groaned they were onlv ordered to lie on the table-then under ih,, table-(a latigli)-and then bufnt or sold for waste paper. Still we must try again, and be ihonght all ought to sign that petition for nearly all of them paid tivhes, rates, or ta\e-, in some shape. In times of old very good laws had been given from a mountain. He thought if ..or legislature were on a mountain, far distant from the spirit stores and wine cellars, &c.. of London, we should have belter lavs. The speaker uonoluded by repeating thelie IlIIei 0 na wetwn i waelod-da obaith, I A diben ar drallod, Codi arf gwedi darfod, I A hreiniau dyn bron a d'od. Mr. WAI.TER MORGAN,of Cwm'-errig, Llanarthney, then very ably addressed the meeting on the injustice inflicted upon the fNDnerbv the game laws, but the meeting did not seem inclined to add any thing to the petition relative to those laws. A show of hands was then taken for the adoption of the petition The CHAIRMAN said, that the meeting had saved him the trouble of taking a show of hands agaiust the petition, as all were held up for it. On tbp proposal of the CHAIRMAN, three tremendous cheers for the Queen were given, and they then separated. All the addresses delivered were in Welsb, witb the exception of Mr. Hugh Williams's.
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Lord Cawdor's large fishponds, at Stockpole Court, have, it is said, been poisoned by some fellow who has thrown into them a large quantity of lime and turpentine.— Welshman. BOWEL COMPLAINTS.—As might be expected at this sea- son of the year, especially after such an abundance of fruit, vegetables, ixc., complaints ill the stomach and bowels have made their appearance. The present may not, therefore, be an improper opportunity to remind the public, that precautionary measures should he strictly and promptly attended to upon the first appearance of those complaints; and we know of no Remedy that has been resorted to with greater success than DICEY'S DAFFY'S ELIXIR, which may be procured frOm most dealers in medicines both in town and coo,itrv.-Porriientir care-should be taken to ask for DICKY'S Daffy's Elixir* aud to observe that the Name of D IC E Y & Co. is m the Stamp. How seldom do we feel, perceive, or think of the small beginnings of disease which surround and operate upon us in our eujoyrnetiU and intercourse with the world. "The young disease, which must suhdoe at length. Grows with our growlb, and strengthen* with our strength^' An improper regiinen acting upon a particular kind ofcottstifatioc, late hours, both of retiring to rest and rising in the morning. 18v the foundation of intestinal, as well as skill diseases 1 o all such we would recommend (trfit a change of system, and secondly, as a powerful assiittaut for the recovery of healthy that ellicacious Family Medicine, Frampton's Pill of Health, which has procured the approbation of persons in every station in society.
.-FAIRS IN THE ENSUING WEEK.
FAIRS IN THE ENSUING WEEK. Glamorgansh ire. Peti rice, Monday the 18th Cardiff, Tuesday tbe 19th. Brecanshire. — Pontnedd-fechan, Thnrsdaj Ibe 21st; Talgarth, Saturday the 23d. Carmarthenshire.—LIanboidy."Monday the 18th White-House on Tave. Tuesday the 19th Newcastle EmlJo, Wednesday the 20th Llangir.hen, Friday the 22d Pembrokeshire.— Haverfordwest, Saturday the 23d. Cardiganshire.— Llandvssil, Tnesday the 191"; Llanarth, Fri- day the 22d Lluast Newydd, Saturday the 23d. Rfld"orslÚre.-Pllio'l\ Castle, Friday the 22d f Llanbaadrn- fynvdd, Saturday the 23d. Jblunmuuthshire.—Abergavenny, Thursday the 21st. SWANSEA INFIIIMAICV.— xbstractot the House Surgeon'S Report to the Weekh Hoard, from the iiii to the 11th of Sept., 1843, inclusive:— Remained by last Report 24 It, ffcmr 1 Admitted since •• ••. »« •• 2—26 Patient* Discharged, Cored and Relie*td 3 JDied •» 1— 4 f Remaining •• —22 £ Remained by last Report 203 1 Admitted since 18-231 Putie«/«Ag|^h»red'Care<l and;; ST f Remaining —IM Ueilical Officers for the lveck .-Phvliicimn, Dr. Howell Surgeon, Mr. l<ong. Committee: — W. R Grove, Esq., Chairman; L. Lt Dillwyn, Esq., Vice-Cbairman Messrs. Eli James, T. B. Essery, and W. Walter., buker.
Family Notices
« „ antTHsj On the 25th *d< the lady of Capel Miers, Esq., of Drymm*, in this county, f|f ;i son and heir. On the 4th inst., at Neath, the wife of Mr. Rees Morgan, arHnt r. of »Y>n. On the 14th insi.. st Glsmnor, Llanelly, Mis. C. W. Ncvill, of H cL!l1l(l'ler On the SJ inst., M<s. Sairne' Marks, jeweller, CGW BRIDGE, of a d;¡u;lIt",r, On I lie 3d inst,. the wife ot Mr. ill iam Williams, of Cefn vdfa, near Brid^euil, of H ,s O 1. On the ;i!si nit., at Cardiff, the lady of R. Lewis Reece, Esq., of a daughter. On the 7th iiift., the wife of M r. Thomss D:I\Î-. of iI. M.'s Customs, London. ant. Sot, ot the ii< 7. D. Davis, P.C. of Ewennv. 10 this county ol a sou an.! lu'ir. On ine 1 1 !i iMst., nt ilie I'mi-ii nr pjivid Hoskni. jniiier. to Margaret, daughter of 1 "Je late Mr- John Harmail, builder, Swansea. On lhe Gth inst., ai 5M. ;ari s ChiTrcV near Card if! Mr. Job Et ans, to Miss Ilarding, both of that p i !sh. On the I'll inst., at ('<>« bridge, Mr. IJdward V. iHiatr.s, tailor, to iV!iss Huron, both of tl-ai to>wi. On the 1. th inst., at Sawsion, Cowbridge, bv th- He. V.. 13 rs ii e I. Sir. Edward Ken way, of Vsta'vi'era, to Frances Am., e.dest nan^hter of Mr. Cooper, of Sawstn 1. On the 5th inst., nt Aberdare Church. Mr. S, r-eMii !{ Rer-, ot the Glamorganshire constabulary force, aVerhtr district. I" Miss Oranage, daughter of the late- p!«re. Oil the 31st tilt., at St. Mary's Church. Brecon, Mr. Vi'iUism r''it, nt tne PhuI 1'rv roach establi>hmem, to 11r. i daughter of ihe late Mr. John Clay, of Casi!ett>adoek, •«; Brecon. On the 2*Jd nit., at estbnrv-opon Trun.tlie Ilr*rh mv ^Curate of Rons; to Martha Elizabeth, fourili d'ttig iter < ihe late Williams, ??s«., of Aberb.-ane, BVcconshire/" On the 12th inst., ai W ist 11 Church, Y'r. Joseph Villus, s.'ii cf >Irs. Mathias, of the Mi I ford Arms'. Hav-erlord^es!. lo.lnne, daughter of Mrs. Llewellwi, of L'eut-v-paik, W"i>ip,-irish I embro!<i'M,ire. On t!|p [- ;„<,( ( a( Fishguard, by the Rev. Henry N.t'han, •J:es, Esq., only son of the late John Jaine. Ksr., to lwi'S K{iz;etli Rowland, boib of ihe above place. A 'r"e 5th inst., at Ciickhowell, by lhe I?ev. D. Evnns, Vicar, ^jr.W. Fosborne, of London, to .Margarella, only d-.ugtii, r of Mr. W. Daier, grocer, of Abcrgattnnr. O" 'e ~ih inst., at Bridgwater, by 'he Rev, James Woo len, -V»r. George Taylor, draper, Newport, Monponib,*hire, 10 Ahia, onlv daughter of the late Mr. Ri' -raid Webb, ol the former plcee. On the 271'1 of J ily, at St. Mary's, Antigua, |,v the Hev. James Curtin, the Rev. James Heath. Missionary of the Mora- vhin Church, lo A;.n Matilda, only daughter of Mr. Josiah Thornas, of Rrivtol. nY-ED. On tbe Gth inst. ( being nccidelllalh drowned wlli'" ballsing), in the 16th ve"r of his age, Frederick, son of the late Mr. John Fmncis. of this town. Ot) 'he 19th fill., at Godmanehestcr, aged 71 years, Charlotte, widow of the late Mr. Thos. Jenkiu, ot Swansea. On the 2d inst., Catherine, daughter of Mrs. Lewis, Market Tavern, Merthyr Tydfil, in consequence 01 hating bet 11 scalded 011 Iht: 21st ull. On the M inst., aged 63. Mrs. Francis, wife of Mr Philip Francis, Maesmanr, uear Brecon, sincerely regretted by her family and friends. On the 2d inst., at Carniatthm, aged 7G, Mr. Eviin Rees, mer- chant. Endeared to all by the kindness of his disposition and integrity of character, hisdentb is deeply lamented by his hereaved wite, to whom he was an afi'ectionate husband, and also by his sorrowing acquaintance, to whom he was a faithful and sincere iriend. On the 6th inst., agp.l 41, Mr. John Williams, landlord of the Old White Lion, Queen-street, Carmarthen. On the .11h inst in the 32d .\ear of her age, Mrs. Dickens, wife of Mr. Wni. Dickens, 01 Cross fnn, Carmarthenshire, leav- ing a disconsolate husband and four children lo lament her loss. On the 10th inst., It Haddington, near Oxford, in hi., 66ili year. Richard Morris Thomas, Esq., eldest son of the late .Mr. Samuel Thomas, auctioneer, of Carmarthen. The deceased lell his na- life country in early ioijift, and was engaged i" a lucrative pro- fession, as a British merchant, successively at Gibraltar, Malta, and Genoa subsequently he was appointed to the ollice of Pro Consul in the Pres.dency of Algiers, and nfierwaids Piotector of the Slave population in the island of Mauritius, in which ofiice of humanity he continued until the abolition of slavery in the British dominions. After a short stay in England, he again re- ceived an appointment to the Presidency ot" the Council in the island of Tortola, West Indies, which he resigned owing to ill health, when be returned to England, and retired from publio life. He was a warm-hearted patriot and devotedly attached to the language of Cambria, which he spoke with a pure accent, notwithstanding an absence of 40 years from his native land. On the iOti 1 inst., Jane, the infant daughter of Mr. James Rees Llovd. ironmonger, Haverfordwest. On the 2d inst., at Park-nest, lIellr Newcastle Emt,n. in the 78lh year of her age, Mary, relict of tbe late Mr. W. James, of the above place. Lately, in the 88th year of bis age, Mr. John James, tanner, of Newcastle-Emlyn. On the 1st inst., Mr. Griflith James, of the Market Tavern, Aberystwiih, aged 58. On the 3d instant, at Llandrindod Wells, Radnorshire, Mr. Robert Kodgers, of Liverpool. On lhe 29th till, at Chepstow, Mr. Philip Korias Drake, of Exeter, aged 25. On the 2Sth ult., at Lxnisben, Monmouthshire, Sophia, wife of Mr. Win. Williams, formerly of the Pink Farm, ageii 58. On the 5¡h inst., at his residence, Pillgwenllv, deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintance, Mr. Thomas Wed- 1 lake, in the 77ih year of his age. On the 4th inst., aged 48 years, Eliza, relict of tbe late John Owen, Esq hanker, Newport. The loss of this amiable ladv will be deeply felt by her sorrowing children who have tbe sym- pathies of a large circle of friends. bv whom the memory of the deceased will be long and devotedly cherished. On thefid. illst.,at May hill, near Monmouth. Mr. John Griffiths, greatly regretted by a numerous circle of friends. Hebsd served tor nearly twenty years as a seaman in her Majesty's navy, and was present on board the Caliope- during the capinre of Canton. On the 9th inst., at St. Mary Redcliff Church, Bristol, by the ReI. J. Seatoll, Mr. John Swain, jun., of Nur.tytjlo Iron Works, to Martha, youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. Foord, mcrchaut, of Bristol. On the 3,1 inst. at Ilfracombe, in his Gist year, Thomas Edward Br.ll>Gt:s, D.D., President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. The deceased Doctor had filed the ofiice of President of his College for twenty years, rood uoivernally endeared himself to all tboise under bira by ilie unvarying kindness ot his disposition. Dr. Bridges took the degree of M.A. January i3't,180(i; B D. March 1st. 1815 and I).D. February 28th. 1823.- On the 6th inst. aged 67, the Rev. Anthony GRAYSOS, D.D principal ofSt. Edmund Hall, Oxford, Vicar of Bramley Hants, and formerly Fellow of Queen's College. Dr. Gravson took his degree of M A. April 15, 18i)l B.D. March5, 1824; and D D. March II, 1824, when be waselected Principal of St Edmund Hall. Unlike | all the other Halls in the University of Oxford, the Principals of which are nominated by the Chancellor, the election of Principal of St. Edmund Hall rests wHtj the Provost and Fellows of Queen's College.— It is a singular coincidence that in 1823 the Rev Dr. Cooke, the late President of Corpus Christi College. and the Rev. Dr. Thompson, Principal of St. Edmund Hall, the prede- ) cess rs of the Rev. Gentlemen whose deaths are now announced, also lay dead at the same time.
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SHIP zqmkvs. SWANSEA.—Coasters Entered Jntrarrls, the William and Jane, Barrett; I hcenix, l,<xlse; and Jenkins, fr..in Uii?to!: Slarbuck. Hammett, fiom London, Providence, Patterson; au<t E'iia, Irosser, from Bridgwater; John, Lewis, from Ilt'racombe: Sarah, Crocket, ftom Gloocestei; Frientl*. ('obly, from Waichet; Gooit Intention, Brooks; anl John ami Elizabeth, fartilon, from Barnstaple; and Times, MOlris, from Liverpool, with sundries; Dolphin, Hawks, from Glum-ester, with fruit: Duchess of Kent, CoUrll; and Biilliatit, Carmeatl, irom Douglas, with tisli; Charlotte, Cm ley, from BriilKwa'er» w' P"1?8 InOnsirj, Bray, from I.idnt-y and Faint, Wills, trt'in Bridgwatf-r, with bi icks Picton, Davies; at|ft Hope, Webborn.from Abrritiaw. with limesiones Swanicv, Tbomns Henry, Ttiomas; and Ibex. Davies, from Port Tilbot, uith copper; Orrslan. Wr'mht Liberty, Fnrneanx: Johnson fc Elizabeth, Hi* Rivere, Peace, Lowtlier; Armaria. Hawk: l'eter & Jolin, Hilt; Grace, A litiuits Planter Hodge; Lady Louisa, Dyer; Oi well, Mollard Jarne», Hnrllelt; Ranger, Dobsou; and several others, ftom ditterent places, with copper ore; and IS in bnlla^t. Foreign Entered Inwwds, the Alderman Thompson, Darline: and Somalia, Haivey, trorn Cuba, with ropper ore; and a..nard, Terrier, from Morlsix, in ballast. Co istcrs Entered Outwards, the Rose, Jones, for Bristol; Pilot, -1 for London; Providence, Bushen, for Cardiff, with sundries; Trio, Williams, for Newport, and Ibex, Uavies, for Port Tnlbot, with iron; Henry, Thomas, f..r Port Talbot, with copper ore; Henrietts, Dempsy: Fame, linnl; Rifleman, Si afford Ruth, Evans Victoria and Alherl, GonRh; Mary, Lewis; Herald, Hughes; Express, Milsoni; Alfo, Maisball; Bet»ey, Parker; George, Wiili.nns; Lainbe, Stephens Calenick, Pasroe Coiiager, Hockin; Porth Cowling; Alpha, H ai per Oiesun, Wright; Lavinia, Scanlelbnry & several o.hets, for different places with coal; Switt, Kemptboine, for Neath: Spankaway, O'Neal, for Caiditf; Thomas Mabony, Si<llivau; and William and Thomas; Penuelly, for Newport, in ballast. Foreign Entered Outwards, ihe Eliza, Lewis, for Rotten, with copper Isabelle, Le Vallmit, for Best: Angutte, Dnbost, for Cherbourg Vito Gifflot, for SI, Mat" and Breere, Pogaly, for Messina, with coal; and Terrier, D»vi<tson, for Cuba, in ballast. Nu»rH.—Cleared out, tbe Enterprise, Williams, for Arthnrston Ellen, Wall, for Wick low; Mary, Morris, for Waterford; Princes* Charlotte, Perreyman, for Cork; Fame, Thomas; aud Providence, Russell, for Hayle; Amity, Nicholls: and Active, May, for Plymouth Ocean, Hopkins, for Liverpool; Friends, Fry; Thomas, Clarke; and E/fwiu, Mathews, for Porireatb Welcome, Griffiths, for La)mb<rt.t; Hope, Chidny and Watchel Tndcr, Slocombe, for Watchet; Olive liranch, M, ndos, for Cardiff, Mary Ann, Giles; Symmetry, DavUs; Elizabeth Henry, Whitbnrn; and Joseph and Mary, Harry, lorTmro; Neplnue, hale; Abbess. Harris; and Active, Balmano, for Exeter; Prosperity, Jones, for Carnarvon; Emerald, Owens, for Pwllheli; Concordia. Ball, for Salcombe Colyton Union, Good, for Seaton John and Ann, joues, for Bridgwater; Tavistock, Harvev; Liberty, Cawley and Albion, Shil tone, for Teignmonlh; Lady of the Lake, Hohen, fur Meragissey; EHxabeih, May, for Falmouth; Meridian, Wilson, for Dartmouth Maria, Clarke, for SI. Iores; Rosamond Jane, Ellery, fQr Padstow; Reward, Wallis, for Weymonth; Hope, Pearse, forTorqoay; Sarab, Brewer. fur Carthagena and Thomas, Mortou, f°t Chareitte. POHT TALBOT.—Arrived, the St. BriBe, Rogers, from Newport; James & Sarah, Lewis, from Neath; Union, Reynolds, from Brixbam Elixabetb, May, from Falmouth Wave. Rees; Richmond. Foley Park Ha;te.Grpeory: Ocean, Spray; Anspieious, Spray and Eliza, Cock, from Hayle Sisters, Hicks, from St. Aitnes Swan, Webboru and Charles, Rees, from Mumbles; Olive Bruicb, Sharman, from Bridg- water; Susan, Giles, fom Devoran; Adelern, Spragne, from Darlmonth Queen Victoria, Sntton, from Biistol; & Brothers, Pope, from St. Anns. Mailed, the Swanzey, Thomas; and Heury, Thomas, for Swansea; Clra.les, Rees; and swsu, Webbo.n, for Mumbles; Elisabeth, May. for Neath; Sisters. Hiiks, for St. Agnes; Amelia, Cock, for Truro; Richmond. Foley, for Mount; Park Hayle, Gregory, forHryle; and Auspicious, Spray, for C*rdttf. „ «r, LLANELLY.—irritwd, ibe Hercules FS.) Roberts; & Emily, Thomas, from Bristol, w ith sundries; Racer, Griffiths, from Portbeli, with stales St Auslel Packet Nancollis, from Charlestown, with elav l»ood Hope, Rees; Pheasanl,'Evans; and Dove, Jones, from Liverpool; Comet. Jewell: and Ariel, Dingle, from Iruro; Jot.n and Mary. Ireasket. from Looe Gallant, Cliino, from Fowey Caruanton, Brabyn, from Hayle; Mary Ann Thomas; James, Samuel Ann, Samuel; & Mary, Hopkins, from Falmouth; and Commodore, Wetherick, from Cuba, with eopper ore; William, Wilson, from Brest; Effort, Scott; and Trois Amis, HamHin, from Lorient; and 31 others, from different ports, in ballast. Sailed', tbe Black Prince, Parker, for Saint Henlin, with patent firnnall; Rosamond and June, Ellery; Mary Jane, Knielit; Lady of tbe L,ake, Billitns; Hull Packet, Fabess; Aaton, George; Isabella, Daries Elizllbelh, Pritchard: Shipley Endeavour, Williams; Ellen, Rvans: Elisabeth, Tucker; Joseph, Welsh; Ann, While; M-.teoet. Bevan; Wrsr Packet, M'Douald; Lord Mulgrave, Jackson; and 34 others, for different ports, with coal. MILFHHU -jlrriwii, tbe Maria, Griffiths, from Liverpool, for Colchester-sails split; Lovely Jenny, Owell, from Newport, for Liverpool; Sir P. Maillaud, Williams, from Cork, for Newport; Tigris, Ellis; and Agetioria. Fergus, from Wexford, for London Sibyl. Wickham, ftom Dronheda, for Newport—toM of main boom relham Clinton, Griffuhi, from Whitehaven, for Cardiff; Carysford, Kearnes, from Aiklow, for Llanelly—loss of fore-yard; ./Eolni, O'Britn, from Newport, for Waterford—sails split; Shannon Packet, James; and Bee, Howells, fr»m Troon, for Pembroke Dock. .Stilled, the Hatmony, —. for Oporto; Jane Lowden, Dodd, lor London; Victoria, Smith, for Newport; Betsy, James; at Perseverance, Williams, for Diogheda. BRISTOL.—Coasters Entered Outwards, the Emily, Thomas, for Llanelly; Elisabeth, Williams; and Sarah, Arr, for P-urthcawl; Queea Victoria, Sutton, for Aberthaw Disney. Rees, for Tenby; Daportb, Lelean, for Fowey; Gleaner, Beer, for Btdeford & Nautilus, Corey, for
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COUNTRY MARKETS. SWAN SKA.—Wheat, 6s. 10d. to 7s. 8d.; Barley, 2*. «. to it.Od.; Oats,2s.(id. to a. Od. per Imperial Bushel. B..f."ld. Old., Veal. 4d. to 6d.; Motion, 44d.to6d.; LMtb M.t*ed. Pork, 4d. to M. per lb.; Sail Batter, 7d. to 71d. per lb.; CtMM, 3d to 4d. per lb. „ „ „ CARDIFF.—Wbeit,2/. 16». 7 £ d.; Barley, It. 6».d.; OaU, 1T». Beans, 21. Is. per qr.
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'The Duke and Duclvfiss of Beaufort and the Ladies ►OTTierset have abandoned their projected tour, and returned 0 ^'dmintoii. The Dowager Dnciiess of Beantort is stay- n? at |,er g, ac,s villa, in Snrrey.—London Paper. Firr—A fin. broke out last nifjht in the workshop Vf Mf H. E. Tay lor, plumber ami brazier, of Hiph-strrect, in h:s tn*n. It appears that, as a bov was drawing turpentine i-nrboy, the tap came out,and the turpentine spouting *n canille, which he had imprudently placed nearly under 7 !»P, the inflammable liquid became instantly m a h aze, enmmniiicatinjr to some varnish and other combustible Ja!ters in the shop, presented a very alarming appearance, "nipt measures, however, being: adopted by the neighbours, I'* fire was soon extinguished. Mr. Taylor, we are glad to ear. had insured his stock and premises. tHE FIKP AT MR. H ARSON'S.—The subscriptions rocpived by Cant Turner, R.N., amount to nineteen pounds, Df which snm sixteen pounds hate already been expended in '"o!s selected by Mr. Hanson, and distributed amongst the *0rkm<>n. J-* Drri o Rkvt.— Davwl Jones, Esq., of Glanbrane ark, rif-ar Llandovery, letnrned to his numerous tenants "n 'he 25th nit. '.he rent day). 15 per cent, on the halt £ e»r's rP„, due 5th of Marcii last. The tenants on the llwvnvbrain Estate, at th« rent audit on Wednesday se »- "'a'l', had 10 per cent, allowed them from their rents. ^ONTNEATHVAt-'GHAN.-This romantic little iillnp*. mncli celebrated by Cambrian tourists, was, on Tuesday S the scene of ronchgaioty and good h-intonr. A Ball-a lete, vie c -nfest quit" nnti«ial in 'his neighbourhood, was K't up ««' *l»e above evening, at the Ansel Inn,.by the i'siiorn under the auspices of H.Cooke, Esq., and Lieut. v-o ,)f lhe lOili Foot. Among the company present, we ,lf,ti"e,l Mr and Mrs. Stiick, ot London; Rev. W. U hees *Wsie,S^'aW, Of Dmtlev; Rees Jones, Esq., Pen- •h'rvri • Miss Llewellvn, New Villa; Miss Laura Moustache, I:|'("lteuham, Mr. and Mis. IJosser, of Yurad'el.'ie; Mr. Williams and familv; Dr. Treneham, &c. &e. Dancing keivt up until a »erv late hour, when the several parties spP<uated for Neath and Brecon, happy in themselves, their dea!' soouces "uti their belles. After such an excellent debut we anger many a future trip upon the licht fantastic tOe" in this quiet and sylvan neighbourhood.—A Corres- pondent. CARDIFF—Early on Tuesday morning, information ariived at the Police Station, that a hay-rick, on the farm of Mr Griffin at Tv'nvcoed, a short distance from this to*n was on fire. Mr! Superintendent Stockdale imtne- •liate'ly put horses to the fire engine, and in as short a space 01 lime as possible, arriving (with assistance to work the °n2ine~) on the spot, hy a good supply of water from a pond °0 the piemises, the larger portion of the tick was saved f'"in destruction, the fire having been got under, and men v,p'p enabled to cut and carry away the butnt portions to a field adjoining. ACCIDFMTS. — We are sorry to announce an accident illicit occurred on Saturday last to Mr. Willinm Jones, the hitler of Park Farm, near Cardiff. It appears the sufferer II) this instance was inspecting his thrashing machine which '8 engaged in thrashing corn, when, by some unfortunate c'reumstance, bis clothes became entangled, and he was drawn among the machinery, causing a dreadful Ulceration of his limbs-one thiKh was broken and also the breast honp, and other fixtures occurred. We are happy to find, however that Mr. Jones is going on most favourably nnder t'ropcr medical ca.e.-The same day, anuther and still more U.e,itable occurrence beM James, the son of Mr. W. H. Par doe, of Nantgarw, in this county. It appears the little IIntferer in this instance met HII unlimely end while accom- panying a loaded cut, under the wheels of which, by some Occident he was thrown, causing his death. He was a 'emaikablv mild atsd qniet youth, and the melancholy event ag may bi supposed, has thrown his afflicted parents into Cnn$iderable trouble.—Another accident hrfela child at the tllack Linn, in Cardiff, who fell from the npstair window "hile in the act of reaching ont for his Kite. The injuries lie received are snch as to leave little hope of recovery. WELSH LABOURERS.—The miserable condition of the labouring classes in some parts of the northern Princi- pality cannot be more clearly exemplified than hy a reference to what takes place in Clogwyn-y-Gigfrar quarry in this c°nntv. There are employed in this quarry from .1,200 tu 1.500 men. The wages paid to labourers for wheeling ruv I'ish is twenty-pence per dosen that is to say, twinJ £ 5" f°r filling and conveying twelve waggon loa s o r,ibhish, and bringing the empty waggons r<Jods (of eight vards) backwards and forwards. > P Posing each waggon to weigh five hundred we g It.and it* »«ad ten hundred weight more, a labourer would have to <*rry three quarters of a ton twelve times fifty roolls-that is, three miles and one quarter of a ton twelve times fifty roods, «>r three miles back, for the sum of twenty-pence I w All coin- «'nn decency is set at nought; no artificial provision what- r"er having been made as a receptacle, and ("hanncl to carry «he excrementitious offal of the congregated mass of human ''einSs employed in the quarry Independent of f e moral degradation incidental to such a state of things was IS not for 'he « water cure," which the moisture of the climates,,pp|,es 'n the form of occasional heavy rains, the accumulation of Cerement itious matter would inevitably prove the source of typhus fever, and other pestilential endemic iseases. After ten days or a fortnight's dry and warm weather, the stnnrh in Certain parts of the quarry is intolerably offensive. We ven- tore respectfully to direct the immediate attention of the Proprietor, T. A. Smith, Esq., to the physical wants of an in- dustrious, hard-working class of individuals, the produce of Xvhosp labour so mainly contributes to supply him with every Comfort and luxury— Carnarvon Herald. FIRF. AND Loss OF LIFE AT BRISTOL.—On the night of Wednesday se'nnight, about twelve o'clock, a fire broke out at the Old CasUe Inn, in Castle-street, which destroyed •J. "fill. pVenme.: The Un.llord, M-.Wnr,|,i„ £ ,„n confined to his bed with a severe attack ol the gont, and, in the temporary absence of the person who waited Npon him. a child, who was left in the room, is supposed to have set fire to the bed-hangings when in the act of handing 80mething to the nnfortnnate deceased, who in a short time *as burnt to a cinder. The bed-room, where the fire "figinated, was on the second floor, immediately over a iUI!:p. room. in which there was a ball at the samp time, Consequently the cries of himself or the child could not PossiMv be heard below, and horrible to relate, while the testivities were at their height, the unhappy landloid of t i« hoose was being burned to death above the heads of 11 finest*. The child also was severely burnt. REPORTFD MURDER AT BRU.RH*N consequenec o « report havi„e in the early part of th.sweek been generally ♦irculated at Builth that a woman named Elizabeth Hughes, the wife of a mason re.sidintt at Nan -y-garion, ^d dtPd o, the 31st of Auanst, in consequence of haMne been knocked <ioWn bv her son, kicked while on the ground, knelt upon, find brutally beaten," a warrant issue I by Thomas Batt, Esq. Ilnr1 an inquest was held before the said coroner and a very respectable jury, at the Lion Hotel, Bllillh, on Wednesday last, when, after a minute and patient investigation, it \a8 very satisfactorily provfd by the evidence of William Davies, Matilda Jones, and a daughter of the deceased, that although ♦he had been verv brutally beaten by her sona fortnight before her death,'she was so sliuhlly injured by it that she "Went into Builth a few days afterwards, and did not corn- Main to any one of her son'* ill-treatment, but that she died t" consequence of an attack of typhus fever, which had been prevalent in the deceased's house for some time past, and elf Which disease Hughes had recently buried a daughter. A verdict of died by the visitation 0; God accordingly recorded. •—Silurian. SFKIOUS CASK OF STABBING AT MONMOUTH.-On Saturday 'e'nni-'ht, It man John Berry, from some offensive remark's made to him by a person named Jameg Wvnyard, in the Golden Ball pubhehonse, stood up for the rnrpose of fighting, when Berry s nephew (Jas. Berry) in- terfered to prevent his uncle fighting. W ynvard imme- ^intelv n^ed most di« £ 5"sti,TS an t|rnta' lanKiia^p to the i-itter, and a fiu'ht between the. instantly ensued, and in the course of the struggle Wynyard clPliberately stabbed his antagonist in the breast. Wynyard was taken to the station-house by the police, who apprehended him on the "pot, and the wounded man was placed under the charge of Mr. J. 1\1. Weollett, surgeon. On Monday morning the prisoner was taken before the Mayor, T. Giafrtx, .«q., and tlpon the evidence of Mr. Woollett, who stated that the Wan's life was in imminent danger, and that o a person named Williams, who accidentally witnessed the anrav, and •woip to the fact of his seeing the point ot a knife in Wvn. yard's hand when he struck Berry on the tight breast. Wynyard was committed for fin ther examination. Beriy is still in great danger, but hopes are entertained of his Ultimate recovery. EDWARD COLSTON THE PHILANTHROPIST..—We have been favoured with the following particulars of the dhinter- hlent of the remains of this revered individuals by one who wag present on the occasion On Saturday the 2d. inst., 1 went to Ail Saint's Church, and saw the disinterment of Edward Colston, the great philanthropist, the object being to ascertain correctly in what vault his remains lay. On ttiovins three coffins they crumbled to pieces, but twohaviug leaden ones tinder, thev were lifted carefully out; the third Contained nothing but dust and fragments of woollen shroud, and all were evidently too small to have contained his remains. We then came to a large coffin, at the bo*torn of the vault, the plate of which was entirely oliherated, and fell, with the outer case, to pieces. The lead coffin was then lilted out, but no inscription or anythi'iff by which if could be indenii- Red could be perceived, hut from it* size there was very little donbt that it was Colston's. A piece WitS then cut from the lop, and also through the shell, which was vety sound, when We found a body completely enveloped in a linen cloth or *heet, the folds thrown i n the face, on withdrawing which the head was found in sncli perfect condition that it was at once recognised by all present as that of the great and good man, from the strong likeness to the marble bust just above on hit monument: he had on a cravat and lihirt exactly like the marble figure, also a napkin wound round the head the 'resemblance in face was sostiiking, that all present made an involuntary exclamation to the effect. ThptJesh, a1 lough dark and moch discoloured from lying more than 120 years in the grave, was still firm, the fine Roman n ise still showing • he prominence of outline II" in the figure. There was ban (tll the head, and a few lock" were taken, but nothing else touched. The shell and lead were closed np, and a |>late, engraven with his name and date of decease, was put on. and the remains lowered again into the vault, exactly beneath his monument. There had been doubts for some Jears whether the remains were buried in the spot where they were found or on the other side. and the church re- quiring re-pewiug, a good opportunity was presented of ascertaining the lacl; but which, all has been shown, could not be done from inspecting the onier coffin. It was a most interesting sicltt to behold the face of him whose flame is blessed for ever. Present at the opening: the Rev. Mr. Roger. Mr. Jones and Mr Penton, churchwardens, Mr. Garrard, fhe city treasurer, Mr, Lawrence and Mr. Randall, carppntt-m, and the writer."—Bristol Mercury. DEVON AND CORNWALL RAILWAY.—On Monday even- ing last.a meeting was held at the Town Hall, Falmouth, on the subject of the projected railway, when it was announced that upwards of 14,0001. had been subscribed in that iiu> mediate town and neighbourhood, and a committee was formed to canvass I he distiicl, consisting of eight, en gentle- •icyq, wilh power 10 add to their number.— Wett Briton.