The Cambrian

THE IRISH STATE TRIALS. ( Concluded from our 4 thpage.) DUBLIN, MONDAY. FEB. 12.-The VERDICT.—The Bight Hon. the Lord Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr. Justice Burton, and the Hon. Mr. Justice Crampton, took their seats upon the bench shortly after nine o'clock at which hour the Court was crowded to excess in every part, owing to the great anxiety to hear the verdict of the jury. Mr. O'Connell, Mr. John O'Connell, and the rest of the tra- versers, arrived in Court at an early hour. The Attorney and Solicitor-General and all the other Crown Counsel. together with the Counsel upon behalf of the traversers, were present, including the Right Hon. D. R. Pagot, who did not appear in Court since the jury were sworn in, owing to indis- position. When their Lordships had taken their seats, Mr. Justice Crampton stated to his learned brethren, the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Burton, what occurred upon Satur. day evening in their absence. the Chief Justice having directed the Sheriff to have the jury called Court, the Deputv-clerk of the Crown called over the traversers, all of whom answered to their names; and then proceeded to call the names of the jury, who had first entered Court. When they had all appeared, Judge Crampton informed them that he was directed by the Court to read the different findings, to guide them as to the mode in which they shonld sign the issue-paper sent up to them. The Foreman of the jnry said, he believed that he and his fellow-jurors had themselves done what his Lordship had suggested.—The jnry then, at half-past uine o'clock, again retired to their room; and, after an absence of a quarter of an hour, again came into Court, when the Foreman having banded down the issue-paper, the Depnty-clerk of the Crown proceeded to read the Verdict, which our limits pre. vent our giving at length. In order that onr readers may understand the nature of it, however, it may be necessary to explain, that the indictment contained eleven counts. The first count stated, that the several traversers, together with divers personsnnknown,did unlawfully and maliciously conspire to excite discontent amongst her Majesty's subjects hatred and jealousy amongst different classes, and discontent and disaffection in the army; also contempt of the established tribunals for the administration of justice; also to create changes in the government and constitution of the country, and to bring them into contempt. The count then set out the several overt acts which were done in furtherance of that conspiracy. The second count was the same as the first, omitting the overt act. The third set out the meetings for seditious and unlawful purposes; and the fourth, the conspiracy to exci'e discontent and disaffection in the army. The fifth, the conspiracy to biiug into hatred and contempt her Majesty's Government; and the sixth, to procure changes in the government and constitution, by means of intimidation. The seventh was the same as the sixth, adding the charge of attempting to procure a dissolution of the legislative union. The eighth, ninth, and tenth, set out the attempt to disparage the tribunals constituted for the admi- nistration of justice; and the eleventh, by means of intimi- dation, causing large numbers of persons to assemble, and having addressed them in seditious and inflamatory speeches; also the publication of matter intended to effect 4 change in tiu: constitution. On the first and second counts. Daniel O'Connell, Richard Barrett, and Charles Gavan Duffy, were found guilty omitting the words unlawfully and seditiously. John O'Connell, Thomas Steele, T. M. Ray, John Gray, and the Rev. T, Tierney, were found guilty of conspiracy and sedition only. On the third count, D. O'Connell, R. Barrett, and C. G. Duffv, guilty of the whole John O'Connell, T. Steele, T. M. Ray, John Gray, gnilly, omitting the charge of ex- ciiing discontent and disaffection in the army and the Rev. T. Tieruey,of sedition and conspiracy. On the fourth count, the traversers guilty of the whole, except the Rev. T. Tierney, who was only found guilty of that part relating to sedition and conspiracy. On the fifth count, all the tra- versers guilty. Ou the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth,tenth, and eleventh counts, all the traversers guilty, with the exception of the Rev. T. Tierney. The reading of the verdict having been rouclnded, the Chief Justice, addressing the Couusel on both sides, said that he supposed there was nothing further to detain the jury.—The Attorney-General relied that theie was not.— The Chief Justice then discharged the jury, after thanking them for their services.-I,l r. Moore asked if mere was any objection to furnish the traversers with a copy of the finding. —Mr. Justice Crampton could see no objection. He sup- posed they would not require a copy for each of the tra- vprsers.—Mr. Moore: Certainly not, my Lord, one will be iofficient,- The Court then adjourned to the first day of next term (the 15th April). Mr. O'Connell immediately drove to the Conciliation-hall, where he addressed the Repeal Association, protesting against the verdict as being opposed to the principle of popular rights and free discussion. He cautioned the people against com- mitting any act of violence; the scaffold-ttie prison-hafl no terror for him the only occurrence which could terrify him would be the shedding ot a drop of blood in order to procure Repeal. They would preserve inviolate their alle- gimce to the Queen, that glorious link which bound together the two countries but, as he said before, they would call for and obtain their domestic legislature. The following address from Mr. O'Connell appears in the Freeman's Juurnal "TO THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND. Merrion-sqnare, Feb. 11, 1844. FfHow-Conntrymen,—Once again I return von my most heort'elt. thanks for the peace, quiet, and good order yoo have observed, and I conjure you by the country we all love, aud even in the name of the God we all adore, to continue in the same peace, quietness, and perfect tranquillity. I lell you solemnly, that your enemies and tbe enemies of Ireland are very desirous that there should be a breaking out of tumult, riot, or other outrage. Be vou, therefore, perfectly pea <-eable. Attack oobody, Offend nobody. Injure no person, j It von respect jonr friends—if vou wish to gall your enemies— keep the peace, and let not one single act of violence be com- miue\1, You are aware the jury have found a verdict against me but depend upon it, that I will bring a writ of error, and will not aeqniefoe in the law as laid down against me, nntil 1 have the opinion of the twelve judges in Ireland, and, if necessary, of the House of Lords. Be vou, therefore, perfectly quiet. Do no violence whatso- ever. Yoa coald not possibly offend or grieve me half so much as by any species of riot, assault, or ontrage [t is said that the great question of Repeal has been injured by this verdict. Do not believe it. It is not true. On the contrary, the re- snlt of thii verdict will be of most material service to the Repeal if the people continue to be as peaceful as they have hitherto been, and as I am sure they will continue to be. "Obey my advice. No not. No tumult. No blow. No violence. Keep the peace tor six months or at the ntmost for twelve months longer, and you shall have the Parliament in CoUeae-green again. I am, feJIow-connlrymeD, jonr affectionate and devoted servant, DANIEL O'CONNELL." servant, DANIEL O'CONNELL."

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS. MONDAY, FEB. 12.—Their Lordships met at five o'clock when, on the motion of Lord Cottenham, a bill was read a first time for the amendment of the law of imprisonment for debt. The Lord Chancellor laid on the table a bill for altering the jurisdiction of Ecclesiastical Courts. THANKS TO SIR CHARLES NAPIER.-The Earl of Ripon moved that the thanks of the House be presented to Sir Charles Napier and the officers and men under bis command, for ibeir gallant and successful operations in Scinde.- The Noble Lord concluded by an animated eulo^v npon the spirit, discipline, and fidelity of the native troops.— Lord Auckland second d the motion; and the Duke of Wellington, in supporting the motion, said, that on giving the fullest consideration to the operations, I have never known an instance of a general oilicer who had shown in a higher degree all the requisite qualifications to enable him to conduct great operations. Sir Charles Napier had manifested the utmost discretion and prudence in the formation of his plans, the utmost activity in perfecting the preparations necessary to success, nd, finally, the utmost zeal, gallantry, and science, in carrying these plans and operations into execution."—The resolution was unani- mously agreed to.-Adjourned. TUESDAY. FEB. 13.—IRELAND.—After some unimportant business, the Marquis of Normandy brought forward his motion on the state of Ireland, and justified the course he had adopted, on the ground that all admitted the affairs of that country impe- riously demanded the immediate attention of Parliament. The conduct of the Government, instead of conciliating the people, had been the verv reverse, and it had ronsed tip against them manv who were formerly their supporters. After commenting on the mistaken policy of the Government, with respect 10 tbe cry for a repeal of the union, he said the best way to repress the agitation was to remove the grievances. With respect to the payment o! the Catholic clergy, he thought the present moment was a most unfortunate time for such a proposition. If the clergy, too, were to be paid they should be paid an income for religions duties, and not have a bribe for political apostacy. After paying a high compliment to the Irish nation for their domes- tic virtues, and their gratitude for the due administration of jus- tice, he adverted tu the state of the franchise, to the character of the Irish Attorney-General, and the egregious injustice and impolicy of excluding Catholics from juries, und more especially thatjurJ which had condemned the traversers. The Noble Mar- quis concluded by moving a resolution to the effect that the House would examine into the cause of discontent prevailing in Ireland, in order to seeure to all clxsses of her Majesty's subjects the practical enjoymett of equal rights.- Lord Wharncliffe replied to the charges brought against the Government, and stated that the Commission, at tbe head of which was Lord Devon, was in- tended to inquire into the relations of landlord and tenant, so that some approach might be made to the practice which provi- ded that no tenant should leave his farm without comptnsation being awarded for any improvements he might have made. With rtspect to the franchise, it was intended, in the counties, to re- move the present difficulty as to the interpretation of the phrase beneficial interest," and in the borooglis, to modify the clause which required that ALL rates should be paid before the right to vote was established. An additional grant would be proposed for the purposes of education, and the obstructions which now prevented the appropriation of money to provide houses and glebes for the Roman Catholic priesthood would be removed. He objected strongly to any proposal which might endanger the stability of the Established Church in Ireland, treating as chi- merical the notion of placing the two churches upon an equality aiid concluded by explicitly declaring the determination of the Ministry to preserve the Union inviolate, and uphold the supre- macy of the law.—Tbe Noble Lord was followed by several other Peers; and the debate, on the motion of Lord Campbell, was adjourned until Thursday. HOUSE OF COMMONS. MONDAY, FEB. 12.—The Speaker took the chair at four o'clock, when several petitions were presented, and various questions were put to the Members of the Government. THANKS TO SIR C. NAPIER,-Sir R. Peel, in moving the thanks of the House to Sir C. Napier, and the officers, and men participating in the military operations in Scinde, paid a high tribute to the skill, zesil, and activity of the gallant General.- Lord John Russell seconded the vote, ar,d also bore testimonv to the bravery and skill of Sir Charles, and the gallant army under his command.—Lord Howick assented to all the praises bestowed ullon Sir C. Napier as a general but with bis measures as a statesman and negociator, be could not agree. It was true that the advance and battle were necessary; but how were matters brought into the state bv which that necessity was imposed ? Through the arbilary violence with which the Ameers were treated. To withhold the vote might teach a great moral lesson to our military commanders in India. After several other Mem- bers bad delivered (beir opinions on the matter, Lord Pa/merston said he gave his cordial support to the proposed vote of thanks, but on the military question only, reserving himself as to all the political matters.—The House divided—For the original motion, 104 for tbe previous question, 9; majority, 155. TUESDAY, FFB. 13.— IRELAND.—After the disposal of some preliminary business, Lord John Russell brought forward his motion for a Committeeof the whole Homeon the state of Ireland. -That country, he said, was not governed as it ought to be. The Government of Ireland should be a Government of peace now it was a Government of force. After adverting to the verdict re- ceived that day against Mr. O'Connell, the instrument of Catholic Emancipation, he said, it the favourite of the Irish nation were imprisoned, would that circumstance be guarantee for the peace of the country. The Noble Lord entered at great length into the grievances of which Ireland bad just reason to complain, and more especially 10 the exclusion of Catholics from juries and all places of trnst, as well as to the undefined and imperfect state of the Parliamentary franchise. The exclusion of Catholics from hi-^h offices, whether on the bench or in the State, was a glaring in. justice, and could not be palliated even by the present Government. Sir Robert Peel had declared that after the passing of the Catholic Bill all classes would be placed on the same footing vet, though be blid since his return to office had the appointment of five or six Judges, not one was a Roman Catbolic. The conduct of the Go- vernment, in regard to the late prosecutions, was quite in keeping with all their other proceedings towards the Irish people. The Noble Lord concluded by moving for a Committee of the whole House, to take into ooneideratinn the state of Ireland,— Sir James Graham, in a long speech, opposed the motion, liull when be oou- eluded the debate was adjourned.

To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A FREEHOLD GROUND RENT of £ 20 per Annum, payable out of. 13 Dwelling-Houses aud Gardens, situate at the back of Clarence-terrace, Swansea, and let to re- spectable tenants, at the annual rent of £ 10 each. For further particulars and to treat apply, to Mr. J. Gwyn Jeffreys, Solicitor, Swansea. This Advert'semtnt will not be repeated. GLAMORGANSHIRE. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL that FREEHOLD COTTAGE & GARDEN adjoining, situate at Penprisk, in the parish of Coychurch, in this county, in the occupation of Mr. Lewellin Philip. For particulars and to treat apply to Mr. Cox, Solicitoi, Bridgend. GLAMORGANSHIRE. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Large and convenient FARM HOUSE and OUT- BUILDINGS, STACK. YARD, MEADOW FIELD, and MALTHOUSE, containing three floors 54 by 20, with Wet- ting Cistern and Drying Kiln; also, a COTTAGE, SHOP, BA REHOUSE, and WIN DM ILL, recenth erected at a cost of £1100. having three pair of Stones, and now in working order, with the Barn and Storeroom connected therewith. The Premises are situate in the village of Wick, distant five miles from Bridgend, and six miles from Cowbridge, and were lately occnpied by M rll, Catherine Thomas: they contain between five and six acres of excellent Land, and wi:h the exception of the Malthouse, Cottage, Shop, and Bakehouse, are of Freehold tennre. For further particulars and to treat apply to Mr. William Llewellvn, Solicitor, Neath, and for an inspection of the Premises to Mr. Thomas Cook, farmer, Wick. To Brewers and BSaltsters. TO BE LET. AND ENTERED UPON IMMEDIATELY, VERY DF.SIRABLK MALTING and BREWING PREMISES, now in active trade, in a very large and in- creasing Manufacturing Town in South Wales. The Brewery is formed for brewing 3000 Barrels of Ale and Porter annually, and capable of great extension, and may be taken with one or two Malt- bouses attached. at the option of tbe incoming tenant. The Brewery is compact, well arranged, and possesses ample Cellarage; adjoining and connefted with it is an excellent Dwell- ing-house, with StableR, Coach-bouse. Garden, and Field. Any persons of moderate capital, and acquainted with the Brew. ing and Malting Business, will find these premises well worthy their attention, as the Rent, Taxes, and Poor's Rate are very moderate, and they are now to be let solely owing to the death of the Managing Pafrtner. Immediate possession may be had; and for further particulars apply to Mr. William Morgan, Brewery, Merthyr; or to Messrs. Riddle and Dew, Cornfactors, Bristol. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, In consequence of the decease of the late Master and Owner By Mr. D. HOWELL, At the CAMBRIAN BREWK.RY, SWANSEA, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st FEBRUARY instant, fast-sailinsr Smack CHARLES, of j LLANELLY, burthen, per register, 38 Tons, new admeasurement, and will carry about 65 Tons. The Vessel needs no comment, a,, in addition to her sailing qualities, which are first-rate, she is known as a strong, faithful, and well-built vessel, and will be sold without the least reserve. N.B.—The above vessel now lies at Whitford, in the Burrv River; and for further particulars and a view of the same, apply to the Auctioneer, or to Mrs. Evans, Lanmadock, Gower. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At the ROYAL EXCHANGE INN, SEA SIDE, LLANEI.LY, By THOMAS DAVIES & SON, Auctioneers, On FRIDAY, the Ist of MARCH next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, HpHE fast-sailing and tvell-fonnd Schooner SHEPHERD, eight years old, now l>ing in the Copper Works Dock, burthen by Register 64 Tons, and will carry 115 Tons. PERIODICAL SALE OF REVERSIONARY INTERESTS, Annuities, Life Policies, and all descriptions of Securities de- pendant ufton human life, Advowsons, Next Presentations, Shares, Debentures, Sfc, FRANCIS FULLER and Co. HAVING adopted the system of PERIODICAL SALES by AUCTION, are enabled to olferto persons ex. pectant or otherwise interested in the sale of tbe above descrip- tion of property the most prompt, economical, and satisfactory mode of disposing thereof, as by classifying these interests and properties in the same particular, and for the same day, much expense is avoided, and a far greater competition secured. The Periodical Sales for the I)resentye;ir will take place as fol- )ow :—Thursday March 7, Thursday April 4, Thursday May 2, Thursday June 6, Thursday July t, Thursday Angnst 1. Thurs- day September 5, Thursday October 3, Thursday November 7, Thursday December 5. The next Periodical Sale will take plltoe at the Mart, on Thursday, March 7. FRANCIS FULLER and Co. beg to call the attention of the public to the economy and expedition of this system of business, as they are thereby enabled to put up each property for the small sum of two goineas and a half, including all expenses, should it not meet with a purchaser at the Anction. Parties desirous of disposing of property in the next reversion- ary Sale, should forward the particulars to Francis Fuller and Co's Offices, 2, Charlotte-row. Mansion-house, London, on or before the 20th inst., where valuations may be obtained as to the actual market value of every species of life property, shares, &o. I' PISSOIiUTIOJf OF PARTNERSHIP. { Extensive Sale of Silk Mercery, Linen and Woollen Drapery, Hosiery, Haberdashery, Hats, 8Se. Sfc. NOTICE is hereby given, that the PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing between HENRY HURNDALL anll THOMAS HURNDALL, as Silk Mercers, Drapers, &c., No. 1, TEMPLE STREET, SWANSEA, has been THIS DAY DISSOLVED, by mutual consent. As witness oar hands this 14tb day of February, 1844. HENRY HURNDALL. Witness-JoHN HURNDALL, Jun. T HURNDALL. In consequence of the above, final arrangements for the settlement of the Partnership must he made previous to the 10th day of March next-H. & T. H. beg, therefore, to announce, that their PREMISES WILL BE CLOSED on THURSDAY and FRIDAY next, the 22d and 23d instant, for the purpose of arranging the Stock, which on Saturday they will commence SELLING OFF WITHOUT THE LEAST RESERVE.

STATEMENT of RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the COMMISSIONERS under the SWANSEA s PAVING and LIGHTING ACT, from the 1st JANUARY, 1841, to the 18t JANUARY, 1844. DR. CR. 1841. £ d. £ s. d. Jan. 1,1841. £ s. d. £ s. d. Amount of Rale Assessed 15C9 7 9 By Balance due to Treasurer 422 10 7 Deduct Arrears under £ 5.. £ 179 18 6 Interest on Bonds 0 0 0 £ 5 to £ 10 53 17 0 Gas Company. 300 0 0 E10 and upwards 47 7 0 Scavengers 283 0 0 Vacancies, &c. 235 15 6 Repairs of Streets and Materials.. 104 10 0 Available Arrears 251 8 10 Public Lamps and Repairs 46 10 7 768 6 10 Salaries 80 6 10 801 0 11 „ Sundry small payments. 39 8 3 Rent of Slatigbter flonses. 13 10 0 853 15 8 Advanced by Corporation.. too 0 0 Balance. 161 15 4 £ 1276 6 3 £1216 6 3 1842. Jan. 1, 1842. Amount of Rate Assessed.. 1547 17 0 By Balance due to Treasurer 161 15 4 Available Arrears of 1841.. 251 8 10 Interest on Bonds 346 13 0 .CasCompany .732 4 8 1799 5 10 Scavengers. 309 13 4 Deduct Arrears under £ 5.. 182 17 0 Repairs of Streets and Materials.. 198 4 9 II £ 5 to £ 10.. 35 8 6 Public Lamps and Repairs. 53 14 9 £ 10 and upwards 79 14 6 "Salafles 20 0 0 Vacancies, &c. 178 8 6 Law Cliarges =. 87 0 0 476 8 6 Sundry small payments 35 4 4 ————— 1782 14 10 1322 17 4 Available Arrears 246 2 8 ■ 1076'-14 8 Rent of Slaughter Houses.. 43 5 3 Advanced by Corporation 400 0 0 Received for Mains, &c. 300 10 0 '•; Balance. 124 0 3 fl944102 1:1944102 1843. Jan. 1,1843. Amount of Rate Assessed.. 1832 13 6 By Balance due to Treasurer 124 0 3 Available Arrears of 1842.. 246 2 8 >> Interest on Bonds 49 0 0 —————— ,1 Gas Company 418 210 2078 16 2 Scavengers 186 16 8 Deduct Arrears onder £ 5.. 163 5 0 •» Repairs of Streets and Materials ..2941610 £ 5 to £ 10.. 140 12 0 i> Public Lamps and Repairs 56 6 2 £ i0 to £ 20 122 0 6 „ Salaries 15 0 0 £ 20 and upwards 534 14 3 Sundry small payments 32 9 11 Allowed by Appeal 22 13 0 —————— 1052 12 5 Vacancies, &c. 197 0 6 Commission on ,Collection. 93 11 3 1180 5 3 ..Oterpaynieuts in Rates refunded.. 25 14 0 898 10 11 "Rate Books and Copying same 16 0 0 Advanced by Corporation.. 250 0 0 Interest repaid by T.Walters 25 0 0 Balance due to Treasurer 138 7 0 £ 1311 17 11 JEI311 17 11 1844. Jan. 1, 184-1, Since collected of 1843 Rate f274 3 0 By Balance due to Treasurer 138 7 0 Available Arrears uncollected. 200 0 0 ———————————— Liabilities to 13th February, 1844. Bond Debts £ 5602 0 0 Intereston Bonds. 611 0 0 Sllndrv Trarlesmcn 226 8 0 Balance to Treasurer 138 7 0 f Scavengers and Repairs 56 1 8 GLAMORGANSHIRE.—At a Meeting of the Swansea Paving and Lighting Commissioners, held in the Guildhall, Swansea, 011 Tuesday, the 13ih day of February, 1S44, It was Ordered, That the foregoing Statement of Account be published in the Cambrian and Swqnsea Journal Newspafers. GEORGE THOMAS, Clerk to the Commissioners.

GENUINE PERUVIAN AND BOLIVIAN GUANO CONSTANTLY ON SALE. APPLY to the Importers. GIBBS, BRIGHT, and riL Co., 28, Orchard-street; or at GEORGE and JAMES BUSH's Warehouse, Baldwin-streef, Bristol, where it may be seen. FOR SWANSEA DIRECT. The Schooner MAJESTIC, Of the Burthen lSyi tons, William Tamplyn, Master, WILL TAKE IN GOODS. At HAY'S WHARF, TOOLEY-STREKT, LONDON, For Swansea, Neath, Aberavon, Llanelly, Llandilo, Llanjadotk, Llandovery, and plares adjacent, Until Friday, the 1st of March, 1844, and will sail on or about that day. For Freights and Particulars apply to the Captain on Board, or at Mr. Strick's Office, Strand, Swansea. Swansea, Feb. 12th. 1844. Sale by Auction of Plate, Linen, China, Glass, znd Miscellaneous Effects. Mr. JOHN DAVIES Will SELL by AUCTION, On FRIDAY, the 23d inst., at the NEW ROOM, No. 6, oppaite the Island Honse, Wind-street, Swansea, without reserve ISCFLLANEOUS EFFECTS, the property of lvJL N.W.SIMONS, Esq., consisting of about 100 ounce-of plate, china, including real Dresden desert, and handsome tea services, cut glass, feather beds, bed and chamber linen, bo<ks, wardrobe, handsome London-made easy chair, together will a variety of other articles of general use, which may be inspected the day preceding the sale. I Catalogues of particulars may be had at the office of the Auct ioncer, Posl-Office, Swansea. SALE BY AUCTION Of the Household Furniture, China, Glass, and Books, at No. 4, Rutland-place, Swansea, on Wednesday and Thurs- day, the 20th and 21 st of March next. Mr. JOHN DAVIES W ILL S ELL BY AUCTI ON, ALL the excellently-preserved HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS (tbe property of RICHARD HlGGS, Esq., who purposes removing from Swansea), consisting of mahogany dining, loo, card, sofa, work, aid other tables, sofas, settees, and chelHoneers, sideboard, dining and drawing. room chairs, iron kangaroo chair, sonombra and argand lanps, pictures, cbimney and dressing-glasses, Brussels and Kidder- minster carpets, handsome mahogany four-post Frenoh and tent bedsteads and moreen furniture, mahogany and painted cbetts of drawers, washhand-stands and toilet tables, French and stber chamber chairs, handsonte cut-glass and china, &c. &c., together with kitchen requisites. On view the day preceding sale, catalogues of which iray be had at the office of the Auctioneer, Post-Otfice, Swansea. Bryn-y-Mor House. SALE by AUCTION, on MONDAY, MARCH 4th nest. Mr. J. DAVIES WILL SELL BY AUCTION, Under the direction of the Executors of the late Robert Eaton, Esq., at Brvn-v-Mor, THE FARMING STOCK,"GARDEN and FARM- ING IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c., consisting of abont 50 tons of prime harvested hay of excellont quality, farming carts and cart harness, ploughs, harrows, chaff machine, large iron garden roller, field wooden roller, several house ladders, grind- stones, large iron gravel screen, hay rakes and pitchforks; to- gether with a variety of other farming implements. Also a good two-wheel gig, sets of single harness, seteral side and other saddles, and balbing machine. And on the 12th of March, and following days, will be Sold bv Auction, All the very valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, particulars of which will be giveu in future adver- tisements BkYN-Y MOR HOUSE, which is so constructed as to afford every comfort and convenience for a gentleman's establishment, having spacious dwelling and sleeping apartments, with a splendid wall Garden, well stocked with Iruit trees, i3 TO BE LET, onfurnisbed, from the 25ih March next. It may be had Reedy Furnished, if taken within the present month. For particulars enquire at the Oflice of the Auctioneer, Post- Olfice, Swansea. T. GLOVER Begs to announce that he has been instructed by the Proprietor to submit to PUBLIC COMPETITION, THE whole of the elegant and highly finished Drawing Room, Dining Room, Chamber, and other FUR- NITURE, a superior eiglkt-day Time-keeper (Carter, London), &c„ »t BURROWS LODGE, SWANSEA, together with a handsome Bay Horse, 15 bands 3 in., eight years old, qaiet in double and single harness. set of four-horse and single Harness, and other Saddlery, by Shipley, London two Prime Cows, &c., which will take place the last week in Marob. More descriptive particulars will appear in next advertisement. TO BF, SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. T. GLOVER, On TUESDAY, the 20th FEBRUARY instant, at two o'clock in the afternoon (subject to such conditions of sale as shall be then and there produced), at the CASTLE HOTH)., SWANSEA, ALL that COPYHOLD FARM & LANDS, with the COTTAGES lately built thereon, called NORTON, in the parish of Oystermouth, in the county of Glamorgan, in the following lota:- Lot 1.-All those FIVE FIELDS or CLOSES of MEA- DOW, PASTURE, and ARABLE LAND, situate at Norton, adjoining Coltsbill Farm, now in the occupation of John Thomas, and containing 15A. 1 R. and IP., or thereabouts. There is an excellent Limestone Quarry in the above lot, easily worked, and fit for Building or Lime Burning purposes. Lot 2.—All that newly-built COTTAGE and GARDEN, situate at Norton, now in the occupation of John Lloyd. Lot 3.—All that newly-built COTTAGE and GARDEN, adjoining lot 2, now in the occupation of Thomas Harris. Lot 4.—All that FIELD of PASTURE LAND, situate under West Cross House, near the turupike-road leading rrom Swansea to the Mumbles, lately in the occupation of John Thomas, con- taining 3R. and 20P., or thereabouts. Lot 5.-—All that FIELD of MEADOW LAND, situate near lot 4, and adjoining the aforesaid turnpike-road, lately in the oc- cupation of the said John Thomas, containing I A. SR. and Gp., or thereabouts. All the above property is situate within four mites of the market- town of Swansea. Lot I consists of Land of very superior quality, and is situtte within a short distance of the turnpike-road leading from Swansea to tbe Mumbles. Lots 4 and 5 are contiguous, and contain a good frontage to the said road, and afford eligible sites for building or garden ground. A Plan of the Property may be seen and particulars obtained at tbe Office of Mr. Mansfield, Solicitor; or at the Auctioneer's Office, Swansea, ¡ NOTICE is hereby civen, that WILLIAM JOHN 1 LAW, Esq., one of her Majesty's Commissioners for the Re!iefof Insolvent Debtors, will, on the 19th day of FEBRUARY instant, at the hour of ten in the forenoon precisely, attend at the Court-House, at SWANSEA, in the county of Glamorgan, and hold a COURT for the RELIEF of INSOLVENT DEBTORS, pursuant to the Statute. Glamorganshire Lent Assizes, 1844. THE COMMISSIONS of NISI PRIUS, of OYER and TERMINER, and of GENERAL GAOL DELIVERY for the Connty of GLAMORGAN, will be opened at the GUILDHALL, in the Town of Swansea, in the said County, on THURSDAY, the Twentv-ninth day of FEBRUARY instant, before the Honourable Sir JOHN WILLI A Ma, Knight, one of the Justices of our Lady the Queen of her Court- of Queen's Bench, and the Honourable Sir WILLIAM HENRY MAULE, Knight, one of the Justices of oor Lady the Queen of her Court of Common Pleas, when all Justices of the Peace, Mayors, Coroners, and Bailiffs of Liberties wilhin the said County, and all Jurors, Per- sons bound by Recognizances, Witnesses, and others having business, are requested to attend. JOHN BRUCE PRYCE. Enqnire. Sheriff. The High Sheriff of the County requests the honour of the Company of tbe Gentlemen in the Commission nf the Peace, and or those summoned on the Grand Jury, at Dinner at the Mack- worth Arms Inn, Swansea, on Thursday, the 29tb instant, being the Commission dav above proclaimed. February loth, 1844. SW ANSEA TURNPIKE TRUST. NOTTCE is hereby given, that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the TRUSTEES of this DISTRICT will be held at tbe GUILDHALL, in SWANSEA, on THURSDAY, the 14th day of MARCH next, at twelve o'clock at noon, in pursuance of an Act past in the third and fourth years of the reign of hislAle Majesty King William the Fourth, intituled An Act requiring the Annual Statements of Trustees or Com- missioners of Turnpike Roads to be transmitted to the Secretary of Sta!e, and afterwards laid before Parliament." THOMAS A. MARTEN, Clerk to the Trustees. Dated Swansea, 14th February, 1844. WICHTUBE TURNPIKE TRUST. NOTICE is herebv given, lhat the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the TRUSTEES of this DISTRICT, will be held at the GUILDHALL, in SWANSEA, on THURSDAY, the 14th day of MARCH uext, at twelve o'clock at noon, in pursuance of an Act passed in the third and fourth years of the reign of bis late Majesty King William the Fourth, intituled y I An Act requiring the Animal Statements of Trustees or Com- missioners of Turnpike Roads to be transmitted to the Secretary of State, and afterwards laid before Parliament." THOMAS A. MARTEN, Clerk to the Trustees. Dated Swansea, 14th February, 1844. NEATH and CWM-Y-GORSE TURNPIKE DISTRICTS. GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING. NOTICE is hereby given, that the GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of the TRUSTEES of the said DISTRICTS will be held at the TOWN-HALL, in the town of NEATH, in the county of Glamorgan, on FRIDAY, the eighth day of MARCH next, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon, in pursuance of the Acts of Parliament in that behalf made. ALEXANDER CUTHBERTSON, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Districts. Dated 15th February, 1844. Swansea. Paving and Lighting Act. ^ff^HE Commissioners appointed by, or in pursuance _fi_ of, an Act of Parliament made and passed in the 49th year of the reign of his late.Majesty King George the Third, inlituled An Act for better Paving, Repairing, Cleansing, Lighting, and Watching the several Slreets, and other Public Passages and Places within the Town and Franchise of Swansea, in the county of Glamorgan, and for removing and preventing Nuisances. An- noyances. and Obstructions therein,"—hereby signify their inten- tion, "nd give Nolice, that theT intend BORROWING the SUM of ONE THOUSAND POUNDS, to be secured upon the Credit of the Rates or Assessments granted and made pavable by the said Act—Dated itio 13tt> day ot Kebroary, 1844. GEORGE THOMAS. Clerk to the said Commissioners. Taff Vale Railway. GENERAL HALF-YEARLY MEETING. NOTICE is hereby given, that the next GENERAL HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the PROPRIETORS of this COMPANY, will be held, pursuant to the Act of Pailia- ment, at the CARDIFF ARMS HOTEL, CARDIFF, On WEDNESDAY, the 21st day of Februarv, 1844. The Chair will be taken at twelve o'clock preciselv Signed, J. J. GUEST, Chairman. Notice is also hereby given, that the Books kept for the Registra- ri m tion of Transfer will beclosed from Wednesday, the 14th ÔIIV of February, until after the holding ot the said General Half-Yearly Meeting. By order, A. F. MORCOM, Secretary pro tem. Railway Oflice, Cardiff, Feb. 1st, 1844. IN the Matter of the Petition of DAVID MORRIS THOM AS, at present and for the last twelve months past residing at Cwtn Amman, in the parish of Bettws, in the cotintv of Carmarthen, Surgeon, Notice is hereby given, lhat RICHARD STEVENSON, Esquire, the Commissioner acting- in the matter of this Petition, will proceed to make a final order thereon, at the Bristol District Court of Bankruptcy, at the City of Bristol, on Wednesday, the 6th day of March next, at half-past eleven o'clock in the forenoon precisely, unless cause be there and then shown to the contrary. J. H. POLLOCK, Deputy Registrar. E. E. D. GROVE, Solicitor, Danetty. T JOHN BENNETT, at present and for three — years p ist, residing in the Town and Franchise of Swansea, in the County of Glamorgan, and being a Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer, do hereby give Notice, that I intend to present a Petition to the Commissioners of the Bristol District Court of Bankruptcy, praying to be examined touching my Debts, Estate. and Effects, and to be protected from all process, upon making a full disclosure and surrender of such Estate and Effects, for pay- ment of my just and lawful debts and I hereby further give Notice, that the time when the matter of the said Petition shall he heard, is to be advertised in the London Gazette and in the Cambrian Newspaper, one month at the least after the date hereof.—As witness my hand, this fourteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four. Witness, JAMts LEWIS. JOHN BENNETT. To Shipwrights. WANTED, by a Master Shipwright, in Swansea, W a YOUNG MAN, capable of undertaking the Situation of a FOREMAN in the above Business. He must have a tho- rough knowledge of Building and Repairing of Ships, and none need apply who is not fully competent He must be of sober and steady habits, and produce unexceptionable reference as to ability. Apply to Mr. Win. Meager, Shipbuilder, Swansea. To Journeymen Bakers. WANTED immediately, a sober steady YOUNG MAN, from 20 to 3i> years of age, in the BREAD and BISCUIT LINE, wha will be capable of attending to the above branches. For terms apply to G. H. Davies, Grocer, &c., Pembroke Dock, South Wales. To Shippers, Coal Proprietors, and Landowners. A YOUNG MAN, aged 26 years, who is strictly sober and of business habits, is desirous of obtaining a SITUATION as CLERK, AGENT, or OVERLOOKER in either of the above or any other out-of-door employment, suitable where he may obtain a remunerative salary. WANTEDaho.aSITUATION intbe GENERAL DRAPERY TRADE.—Would have no objections lo take tbe Management of a Branch concern. References the most satisfactory can be given, and security if required. Apply by letter, Post-paid, to R. P., Post-office, Llanelly. SOCIETY For Promoting Christian Knowledge. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the SWANSEA and GOWER BRANCH of tbe said SO- CIETY, will be held at tbeTowNHALL, on THURSDAY next, 22d inst., at half-past twelve o'clock preciselv. SAMUEL DAVIES. Grange, 16th February. 1814. GLAMORGANSHIRE General Agricultural Society. WE, the undersigned, the President and three Members of (he Committee, lierebv convene a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of this SOCIETY, to he held at the BEAR INN, in the town of COWBRIDGE/OD TUESDAY, the twelfth day 01 MARCH, 1844, at twelve o'clock at noon, f-r the purpose of taking into consideration the proprie|v of revising certain of the Rules of the Society, and if so agped upon, to alter them accordingly, and for other special business. CHARLES MORGAN, President WM. J. WArSON, 7 THOS. GODDARD, Committee. WM. WHAIHAM, ) EDWARD BRADLEY, Secretary. NOTICE. ALL Persons to whom THOMAS THOMAS, late of Swansea, Solicitor, deceased, shod indebted at the time of his decease, are requested forthwith t(setid in their Accounts to the undersigned, that the same may be examined. LEWIS THOMAS, Solictor to the Execalors. Swansea, 15th February, 1844. NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of MARTHA MARTIN, late of Ynislawe, in tie parish of Llangyfelach, in thecountv of Glamorgan, Widow, diceased, are requested to pay their respective Debts to Mr. Edvard M. Davies, Solicitor, Swansea, forthwith; and all Persons o whom the said Martha Martin stood indebted at the time of Ilfr decease, are requested to send in their accounts to the said Edvard M. Davies, forthwith. WILLIAM MARTIN, > „ JOSEPH M\RTIN, Executors. Dated 12tb February, 1844. E. JENKHS, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND PAPER-HANGER, BEGS leave to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Swansea and its icinity, lhat he will open in the above line of business on Saturday,tbe 24ih inst., and hope by strict attention to merit a share of (her patronage. E. J. intends commencing with alarms Slock, both in materials and ready-made goods, and those wto will have the kindness to visit his premises, will find that Iber can purchase at reduced prices. N.B. All goods manufacture! on the premises. 7, College-street, Feb. 15,1814. MILFORJ, 24th January, 1844. JOHN HOGAN, SHIPBUILDER,$-c., IN returning his very sineen thanks to his extensive circle of Friends, and Houses ofthe first respectability, who have favoured him with their kind patronage and support for the many years he has been in business, begs most respectfully to inform them, and the Shipowners in general, that be, in concur- rence wilh other well wishers of tie Port, deeply deplores the continued want of accommodation lere for properly repairing Vessels of large Burthen, and with in earnest intention of over- coming that great difficulty, he has commenced with a determi- nation to carrj into immediate eflec the erection of a spacions X>2CK, which will afford accommodation tc Vessel^of 1000 Tons. J. H. further begs to bring to itiblic notice, that, convinced of tbe paramount importance of economy and dispatch, he is re- solved or. making such reduced charges as will meet the exigencies of the present depressed fttate of the Shipping Interest, and trusts that, by his strict and personal attendance, and the constant super- intendence of an experinced Foreman, as Shipwright, he will merit a continuance of those favours from his kind Patrons and Friends, and encouragement from the Shipping Interest in general. J. H. bevs it may be distinctly understood, that he has no con- nexion with any oilier Shipbuilder here, or with the Patent Slip. testimonial To WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Esq., Jun. AT a MEETING ofthe INHABITANTS of LLANELLY and its NEIGHBOURHOOD, held on the 5th of February, 1844, It was unanimously Resolved, To present WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Esq., Jun., with a PIECE OF PLATE, as a lasting Testimonial, that bis intrepid conduct during the whole of the Rebecca Riols,-his often- expressed anxiety, and public offer to use his utmost endeavours and influence in getting redressed the great Toll grievance of the country by every lawful means,—and subsequently his fearless devotion as a Magistrate in assisting to put down a bold but insane attempt III destro, the harriers of Law and Social Order, involving as they do in their consequences, personal security, house and borne, life, and the sacredness of private property, —are dulv ap- preciated by bis Friends, his Neighbours, and his Townsmen and it is hoped and expected, ihatimmv Country Gentlemen, par- ticipating in the like feeling, will honour the Subscription List with their names, and the cause with their support. SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED BY Messrs. Morris and Suns, Bankers. Carmarthen, WilkinsandCo., Llanelly, J. J. Weir, Esq Swansea, John Kowland, Esq. Neath. An Appeal to the Benevolent. A Clergyman of the Established Church, in a re- mote district in Wales, having met with an awful and untimely end by accidentally falling into a deep pit, on the night of the 24th of January last, has left a Widow aud Six Children entirely destitute and unprovided for. The lollowing Clergymen and Gentlemen of the neighbonrhood have formed themselves into a Committee to receive Subscriptions on behalf of the bereaved Family, in the hope of thus obtaining meatts for their present support, and for euabling the Children, in a few years, to provide for themselves. The following are the names of the Committee, and all Dona- tions forwarded to them, or to the Glamorganshire Banking Com- pany, Neath, will be gratefntty received HOWKL GWYN, Esq., Baglun H"nse. Rev. in. THOMAS, Rector of Killybebyll. T. DAVIES, Rector of Vsirad^nnlais. D. H. GRIFFITH, Vicar of Cadoxton. D. W. JEFFREYS, Curate of Neath. SUBSCRIPTIONS. 'J X. i. a. The Lord Bishop of Llandaff 5 0 0 H. Gwyn 5 0 0 Mrs. Gwyn 2 00 Rev. W. B. Knight.. 1 0 0 R. D. Gougb 2 0 0 Mrs. Gough 1 0 0 Miss Gough 0 10 0 Rev. H. H. Knight.. 1 0 0 W. Thomas 1 0 0 T. Davies 1 0 0 D. H. Griffith.. 10 0 D. W. Jeffreys 1 0 0 Stib. bv ditto 1 0 0 Dr. Elliot 1 0 0 Rev. G. Griffiths 0 10 0 W. 1). Rees 1 0 0 Chas. Griffith 1 0 0 Mrs. Grillitti 1 0 0 Mrs. Davies 10 0 J. P. Williams 1 0 0 C. Miers 10 0 x. s. a. J. Redwood 1 0 0 J. Rowland .0100 M rs. Freeman 0 10 0 S.Gardner 0 10 0 L.Griffiths 0 10 0 W. Griffiths 0 10 0 John Hopkins 0 10 0 A Friend, by Rev. W. D. Jeffreys 0 5 0 R. H. Miers" 0 10 0 Mrs.Tennant 2 0 0 J. Trenchard Trench- ard, Ringstead, Dorset. 2 0 0 CollingsMangerCarr^ 10 0 MissTcnoant. 1 0 0 CLas.Tennant. 2 0 0 R. Rees 0 10 0 Mrs. W. Image, Bury St. Edmunds 0 10 0 H. S Coks 0 10 0 Cambrian Newspaper 0 10 0 ART UNION or ILOIfUOIV, 4, TRAFALGAR SQUARE, CHARING CROSS, ESTABLISHED 1837. t p,.esident-H. R. H. The Duke of Cambridge, Vice President-Tho Most Noble the Marquis of Northampton, P.R.S. ^HE SUBSCRIBERS off he current year, ending March B 30th, will receive for each Guinea paid, besides the chance of obtaining a valuable Work of Art, an Impres-ion of a Line Engraving, by Mr. E. Goodall, from the picture by Clarkson Staufield, R.A., "TheC!)st)eofI<chi,);" and, in addition to this, a series of Twenty-two Designs in Onl line (size 12 incites by 8), made expressly for the Society by Mr. H. C. Selous, and en. grared.by Mr. Heury Moses, illustrative of the Pilgrim's Pro- gress." An early Subscription is earnestly solicited, to enable the Com mittee to make arrangements for their distribution immediately after the close of tbe lists. A Specimen Impression of the Engraving due to the Subscribers of the year 1843 (" RaffaeUe and the Fornarina," engraved by Mr. L. Stocks, after Sir A. Callcott, R.A.) together with the series of Outlines, may be seen at the oflice, or by application to the undermentioned. Subscriptions may be paid to, and Prospectuses with every information obtained of, the Local Honorary Secretaries for SOUTH WALES, viz Neath George E. Aubrey, Esq., Bank, Swansea W. Bevnn, Esq., Surgeon, Carmarthen Mr. G. Bagnall, Haverfordwest T. Owen, Esq., Merthyr Ttfdvil T. J. D* ke, Esq., Surgeon, Newcastle Etnlyn J. Phillips, Esq., Surgeon, Tenb\) Robert Brough, Esq. or, at the Society's Office, 4, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, London. GEO. GODWIN, F.R.S..F.S.A. ) Honorary LEWIS POCOCK, F.S.A, } Secretaries. February, 1844,

SWANSEA, FRIDAY, FEB. 16. -401 — SINCE the opening of Parliament a few important measures have been introduced, and likewise a few interesting discussions have taken place upon dif- ferent subjects. Amongst the former are Sir James Graham's Factory Bill, and his Bill for the amend- ment of the Poor Law. Sir James has given up the controverted educational clauses of last session. All that is proposed by the present bill is to give to the child from eight to thirteen years old time to receive instruction; and, for that purpose, he is not to be employed more than six hours and a half on any one day; the remaining portion of the day might be devoted to education," Sir James evidently regrets that he is unable to bring forward any clauses by which the child can be compelled to be at school during a part of the remaining portion of the day; and we are confident that men of all parties must lament the impossibility there is at present of agree- ing upon this subject. Sir James says, The expe- rience of last year manifests the inexpediency of interfering in the quality of the education." We still contend, that the course adopted last session by the Opposition, of refusing to let the Church have the almost exclusive control of the education of the fac- tory children, was a just one, and that they are not to blame for the delay that has consequently taken place in the passing of enactments as to factory education. That a measure for the alteration of the present system of factory education is needed, no- body can deny, the instruction now given in the factory schools being generally of the lowest and most meagre description. The provisions for diminishing the number of hours during which children, young persons, and widows, are to be employed, cannot be too much commended. It is a well known fact, that the people of our manufacturing districts are inferior in stature and other physical respects to those of most parts of the kingdom. This difference is attri- butable solely to the former being overworked. The attention of the Legislature has been called to the fact for some years past, and they have passed mea- sures for alleviating the toil of the poor hard and overworked manufacturer. Much, however, remains to be done, and we have no doubt that Lord Ashley and his humane co-adjutators will, session after ses- sion, suggest or bring forward plans for the further improvement of the health and condition of the manufacturing poor. The Marquis of Normanby complained a short time ago, in the House of Lords, that nothing had been done to improve the sanatory condition of the poorer classes. The Duke of Buc- cleuch informed the House, that the Commissioners who were appointed to make inquiries on the subject would shortly make their report. We consequently hope that some sound legislative measures may be introduced.—The Bill for the amendment of the Poor Law contains a most important provision. The harshness of the bastardy clauses is materially al- tered. In Wales those clauses were found peculi- arly liable to objection, and we think in many in- stances they inflicted unnecessary distress.—The debate on Mr. Sharman Crawford's motion, for stop- ping the supplies, was highly entertaining Sir R. Peel, in the most happy manner, exposed the absur- dity of the Hon. Gentleman's proposition. He de- clared that the resolution amounted to no less than, an impeachment of the whole existing state of so- ciety and to carry it into effect would involve the the greatest revolution that had ever occurred in any country. It is to us surprising, that any Member of Parliament could make such a motion as that of Mr. S. Crawford's. That it is impracticable must be evident to the veriest novice in legislation.—The affairs of Scinde have been several times discussed in both Houses. There has been a good deal of false sympathy shown towards these Ameers. Their cruelty is notorious they stand accused of flogging their wives with brass whips, and of oppressing their alien subjects in the most cruel manner. The neces- sity of seizing Scinde was forced upon Lord Ellen- borough; still there is great need of curbing our strength in India, and of quieting that spirit for ter- ritorial aggrandisement, which has all along marked our conduct in the East.

Commissions signed by the Lord-Lieutenant of the county of Glamorgan!VIsijor Thomas Smith, to he Lieutenant- Colonel of the Royal Glamorgan Light Infantry Battalion of Militia, vice Morgan, deceased, Jan. 27.-Johu Nicholas Lucas, Esq., to he Major, vice Smith, Feb. 5. E N. Vaughan, Esq., of Rheola, at his last audit, at Merthyr, very considerably and liberally allowed his tenants 10 per cent. We trust the good example will be followed in uutnerous instances, wbere the fanners are sadly pinched. At a Meeting: of the Board of Guardians of the Swansea Poor-Law Union, held on Thursday last, Mr. Richard Henvy Attwood, of this town, was unanimously appointed Auditor of the UnioD, on the resignation of Mr. Albert Jenkin. NEATH PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTION.— On Thnrsday se'nnight, Mr. Walter Hibbert delivered a third Ipcture, on the properties of nitrogen and eblorinp, to a highly-respectable audience, who were delighted with the success of the various experiments introduced. A Special Mee'ing of the Trustees of Swansea Harbour, at which eight Trustees were present, was held at our Townhall, yesterday, for the purpose of signing a petition to Pai liament, praying for leave to introduce a bill, extending the powers of the present Harbour Act (which has just expired) tor three years. By a reference to the report of the proceedings of our Paving Commissioners, inserted in our last page, it will he perceived, that thev have decided on going with the ne", bill to Parliament dating the present session. LAMENTABLE AND FATAL OCCURRENCE.—UPWARDS OF FORTY LIVES LOST.—On the afternoon of Wednesday last, one of the most dreadful and destructive events ever known in Pembrokeshire took place at Landshipping Colliery, the property of Col. Owen. The short time which h. intervened, has not allowed a sufficient opportunity to ohtaii' full particulars or the sad catastrophe hnt the following circumstances connected with it are believed to be substan- tially correct. The colliery has for very many years bee" in full work, giving employment to a large number of ineo, women, and boys. It appears that, on Monday last, a lot of men and boys were set to work in a level, which was abont a quarter of a mile lona, and extended a considerable distance under the bed of the river Dung'eddy, ahd whid1 had not for about three years previously been worked, for the reason, it M said, that it was not considered safe to carry on operations there, ihe colliers having reported that in one place there was a leak of salt-water over their heads. lit the afternoon of Wednesday, there were between forty an'! fifty men and boys employed in vaiious parts of the level Three of the boys, who weie nearest to the mouth of tlld pit, were alarmed by bearing a violent insh of water ill thO interior of the works; they instantly ran to the pit's mont>>' and were only just in time to save their lives, by climbing j up the sides of the pit, before the water tilled the level—ha1' they been a moment later, the water would have overwhelmed them, as it did all their unfortunate companions who wet' in the interior. It was immediately aftei wards found thlll a portion of the ground underneath the mud on the side 01 the river, a little above low water maik, and directly o» £ the level, had I!ivp.n way, and the tide, whirh was theP flowing, was observed to rush with great force into the fissure, so as to drown the works, and render the escape of thl hapless colliers utterly hopeless. Tidings of the sad calami1' were quickly conveyed to the village wiieie the worktllel bad n'sided, and as soonas the natlHe and extent of it wer | ascertained, a scene of the most heart-rending kind exhibited among the surviving wives, mothers, and otl>* relatives of the unfortunate co'licis, which it is tar easier I' imagine than to describe. Immediately after the poor bo) bad come above ground, the landing-tub was lowered assist any who might be at the bottom of the pit, but "hfl it was pulled up, it was lotiiid to contain nothing but wate' Some short time afterwards, the steward of the works \«f' I down, hut he could discoier nothing but pieces of timb' floating on the water. The theater porti n of the poor we; who have thus met a violent and untimely death, have Ie wives and latse families to deplore their loss. In addit'^l to the incalculable amount of distress and destitution wli'* the surviving relatives must inevitably sustain, tbe injury the proprietor, and the other colliers iu his employ,] tremendous, as it is thought that all the works on the est*i the proprietor, and the other colliers ill his employ, I, tremendous, as it is thought that all the works on the est*i communicate internally with each other, so that it is probal*' the water has extended through the whole, which if* possibly occasion a total cessation of them, or, at all e»efj! a vast outlay of money to stop the fissure anJ expel water, water, < 11