The Cardiff Times

I girt|s, ftamsiijes, WI §iat|s. BIRTHS. On the 10th inst., the wife of Mr. J. Cory, Finchley House, of a son. On the 13th inst., at 5, Nelson-terrace, Cardiff, the wife of Mr. William Lewis of a daughter. DEATHS. On the 9th inst., at Bassaleg, Maria Christopher, wife of Mr. David Christopher, Stow-hill, aged 32. On the 13th instant, at Charles-street, Cardiff, Mary Elizabeth, the beloved daughter of Mr. John Hibbert, aged 5 years and 5 months.

TO THE ADVERTISING PUBLIC. The Circulation of the CARDIFF TIMES" having increased altogether beyond our means of production, we have erected a large and powerful p RINTING MACHINE, fitted with the most modern patent improvements, by which means we hope to be able to supply the weekly increasing demand from all parts of the counties of Glamor- gan, Monmouth, and Somerset. The career of the CARDIFF TIMES has been one of unparalleled success,forming a remarkable il- lustration of the fact that the OHEAP PRESS, when judiciously conducted, is rapidly supplanting what may be called the" OA high-priced county newspaper," which could not exist for a single day were it not for the monopoly which it enjoys of having the government, county, and other compul- sory advertisements. For ourselves we unhesitat- ingly assert that our circulation far EXCEEDS that of ALL THE OTHER JOURNALS printed and circulated in this neighbourhood. These are important facts for all who have pub- lic announcements to make, and ought to weigh with Tradesmen, Auctioneers, and others, whose business depends so greatly on publicity. We would again remind our advertising friends that we do not admit into our columns those filthy quack ad- vertisements which oecupy one-sixth of the columns of our contemporary, whilst our charge is one-third less.

In our last, two errors occurred in Mr. Jones's letter on the late boiler explosion. The gentleman's name is M. Jones, and the ship with which he was formerly connected was the Megaera, of the Royal Navy. Proper names ought to be written very plainly. We are not supposed to know every- thing. The letters by a "Working Man" and PhiJo-Jnstltia" are crowded out. The latter writer says,—" The elec- tion of guardians to represent us at the union has ter- minated, I must confess, quite contrary to my expecta- tion, as almost every one, without exception, spoke in favour of the defeated candidates, and to my personal knowledge the majority of the inhabitants of Bute Town and the Docks voted in their favour therefore, the mystery of their defeat is still more incomprehen- sible to me." And he adds, what no one will doubt, that very corrupt practices have been brought to bear upon the lowest class of voters in the town."

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1859. GAG THE PRESS! WE have no liking to refer unnecessarily to our- selves. There are, however, occasions when a few words are required in self-vindication, and when special reference to one's self cannot be avoided. Last Friday we were compelled to appeal to the constituted authorities for protection from brute force; and if that had not been made the occasion for a coarse and vulgar attack by the person who was engaged to defend ruffianism, we should have passed it over with a mere report of the proceedings. The facts are very simple. About a fortnight ago the defendant was sum- moned before the magistrates for an assault com- mitted in his house, and the case was dismissed. Upon that a brief paragraph was written, ex- pressing our astonishment that the bench had given such a decision, when it was known that the defendant kept such a notorious house." The quoted words gave offence, and we were threatened with an action, besides being abused in our own office. Not content with that, the defendant made a personal attack upon the Editor in the public street, using the most dis- gusting language, and resorting to every possible indignity for the purpose of provoking the Editor to strike him. Had the Editor been betrayed into that indiscretion, the consequences are easily foreseen. Hence the application to have the de- fendant bound over to keep the peace. What took place on the occasion our second edition readers of last week are already acquainted with, and our first edition subscribers this week have also the opportunity of perusing. At the hearing the advocate for the defendant thought proper to step out of his way in such a manner that we must not allow the matter to pass without entering our strong protest against the attempt to put down the Press, and especially in the cause of the worst species of degradation What a pass matters have come to in Cardiff, if the influence of legal advocacy is to be prostituted to the base purposes of upholding scoundrelism in its deepest dye at the expense of gagging the press! What are we to think of an advocate levelling himself to the position of becoming surety for an indivi- dual who, up to that period, had obtained a de- grading notoriety, and whose house, since then, has become still more marked in the annals of crime ? And who is his brother surety ? Why no other than the landlord of a celebrated beerhouse in the neighbourhood of Whitmore- lane We blush for the low state to which Cardiff is reduced, when we reflect upon the whole affair, as it occurred before the Stipendiary Ma- IP gistrate on Friday last.' Without wishing to write an unnecessary word relative to the tragic occur- rence which took place at Matthews's house on Monday night, we cannot help referring to the evidence which was brought out at the Coroner's inquest, and the opinion which the jury expressed in reference to that house—"The jury trust that the magistrates of the borough may be able, by some means, to put a stop to the wholesale pro- stitution and robbery which have evidently been carried on in the Foresters' Arms, for which pur- poses that house and several adjoining ones seem to be expressly fitted up." All who are in favour of order will endorse that appeal, and we hope the bench will not disregard the presentment. The miserable attempt to defeat our applica- tion before the magistrate, by mixing up party feeling in the matter, would be beneath contempt, were it not that the animus was so palpable. We have every reason to believe that Matthews was induced by certain parties to commit the out- rage in order to gratify a spirit of revenge enter- tained towards ourselves, as the printers of cer- — .\Cio tain placards. We emphatically deny that we ever printed any Uvile" or" filthy" placards. We have been sufficiently honest and independent to put our names to everything that has issued from our press. Has Mr. John Bird, and the party to which he belongs, allowed their printer to attach his name to the "vilest and filthiest" placards that ever disgraced the walls of our streets ? Mr. John Bird, with all his cunning, could not disguise the fact that even his all but impreg- nable mind was smarting under the lash of his opponents, and hence his unwarrantable attack upon ourselves. Mr. Jones, very properly, protested against the police court being selected for such a purpose, believing, no doubt, that if he permitted such conduct, there would an end to all decency and decorum in the administration of justice, and that the important functions of the advocate would be prostituted to the basest purposes," by such creatures" as the one he so justifiably interrupted on this occasion. The conductors of the Cardiff Times are quite able to stand against the shafts of the advocate in question; and they are very willing that their conduct as public journalists should be left to the impartial verdict of the public. If the Cardiff Times had been as complacent as the creature" who figured so conspicuously last week would have wished, no doubt it would have been the best of papers, and would have received, instead of his condemnation, his unbounded praise. The Fates, however, would not have it; and having incurred the displeasure of so exalted a person- age, we must pursue our own course irrespective of the likes or dislikes of certain persons or parties. The tone which we have ever adopted in these columns has not been to pander to the vicious, nor to refrain from the fair and legitimate functions of the Press. What we have believed to be our duty has been discharged to the best of our judgment; and we think it is rather too late in the day for the police court to be made the vehicle of coarse attacks upon individuals con- nected with the newspaper Press, when the object for which the attack is made is so obvious as that of Friday last.

TORY MAGISTRATES. MYSTERIOUSLY, it would seem, three new magistrates have been appointed for Cardiff by the Tory Govern- ment. What every one affects surprise about must be unaccountable, both as to the fact of the appoint- ment and the trio appointed. We understand the three are Mr. C. W. David, Mr. James Pride, and Mr. George Bird. How the Lord Chancellor should have made that selection without some one in Car- diff being consulted, we cannot imagine; and there- fore all the affected surprise must go for nothing. As far as two of the favoured gentlemen are con- cerned, having been selected by the Lord Chancellor as magistrates, and by the ratepayers as guardians of the poor, we should suppose they will very humbly retire from the latter and embrace only the former Now the Town Council will have no alternative but place Mr. Pride in the Chief Magistrate's seat, and then, following suit, Mr. C. W. David will be the next. Leaving that, however, for the lqhg future, we may repeat the question which is in everybody's t mouth, Why have these gentlemen teen appointed? Are there not plenty of magistrates already t the bench, and a paid one to boot ? Cardiff can boast now of the variety that adorns its bench. In ad- dition to the legal mind which sits supre, it has nearly all professions and trades united in one grand phalanx for the due administration of justice. Will the bench, now that it is so large, grapple with some of those social questions which press for consideration? We have no objec- tion to a powerful magistracy in array, if only they make themselves felt. There is much to be done in the town even by the bench, and the question we should wish to urge is, Will the bench do its duty in discountenancing by every possible means that gross licentiousness which pervades the lowest haunts of life at the present moment? Do that, and we care not what party places on the bench men who may do a great deal in their exalted position for the good-order and well-being of the community.

ELECTION OF GUARDIANS. ON Monday last the result of the election was known, and when the clean sweep which had been made was declared, the people were scarcely able to believe that such a thing was possible. We have very much doubt whether there need be any surprise, consider- ing the unscrupulous methods resorted to for the purpose of ousting the people's candidates. The rejection of Messrs. Mason, Willett, Twigg, and Cory, does not argue that they have lost the confi- dence of the great body of ratepapers, or that a con- demnation of their acts has been pronounced by this verdict. It only proves that the greatest amount of personal feeling has been brought to bear against them by a certain clique, and that every effort has been made to secure the return of the gentlemen who are mentioned below. Apparently the clique have triumphed, but it remains to be seen whether the ratepayers will allow it to be long-lived. The rate- payers have lessons to learn by defeat as well as by success; and so long as they aim at the maintenance of their own rights and privileges, they need never fear the result in the long run. The following is the statement officially declared. ST. JOHN'S PARISH. James Pride. 326 Charles Williams David 303 John Bird 287 "William Yachell 250 Richard Cory, sen 229 I i n L e w 1 8 30 The first three are elected. ST. MARY'S PARISH. Daniel Jones 893 William Alexander 688 David Lewis 684 Henry North. 634 George Watson 592 John Wiilett 578 Edward Mason 545 Charles Samuel Twigg 510 William Stanley 339 The first five are returned. It is worthy of remark that Mr. Willett polled more single votes than Mr. Alexander, and therefore we may very readily con- clude that the popular element, if left alone-putting aside the property voters—would have done its duty in such a manner .as would have sustained the estimate which the town has had of recent doings at the board-room of the Cardiff Union. Last Satur- day was the closing scene of the old board, and cer- tainly it was worthy of the palmiest days of Toryism, when the powers that be could never brook the least interference on the part of the people. When the new board meets we shall see what will be its tem- perament. Flushed with success, we should imagine a few will be inclined to carry matters with a high hand. They will act wisely not to halloo before they aie out of the wood. It is worth while to note the fact that in Llandaff a change has been effected. There the candidates were Mr. Coleman (193), Mr. Williams, (176), and Mr. R. Cory, sen. (40). The two former were returned.

We understand that the handbill printed at our office, having reference to Mr. Stephens, solicitor, has given him great pain,and as we were simply, the printers, without the slightest feeling against that gentleman, we regret that we printed it. This much is due to Mr. Stephens, whom we have always es- teemed. THE HIBERNIAN BAND.-It will be seen, on refer- ence to our advertising columns, that. the Hibernian Hand »vill take a benetit on Easter Monday. We hope they will have a bumper." 'f B^iifelBflii^aMii^ri«iii l»l lii i I am I I' ".0. i

JTOL GTTMIFFIITTIV Baron Rothchild, M.P., has given R59 towairds the erection of the new synagouge now being: beilt in Swansea. VOTES ON THE BALLOT.—In the division list on Tuesday night, we find the following names ffi:n' dIe ballot—Col. Stuart, Mr. Dillwyn, and Mr. ÝiiøO. Against the ballot—Mr. C. Bailey, Mr. O. Morgan and Col. Somerset. THEFT.On Mondoy the house of Mr. George Beckwith, of 50, Loudon-squrre, was entered, aid two watches and chains stolen from a bedroom. We understand that the Pawnbrokers in this towtf have unanimously agreed to abandon the practice of giving tea in lieu of money, sad adopted regulations as to hours of closing, &c. SACRILEGIOUS THEFT.—On Tuesday some audacious thief stole from St. John's church, Cardiff, three large brass chandeliers weighing about three cwts., which no doubt found its way to some marine store dealer's smelting pot. RAILWAY BmLs.-On Friday the Brecon and Mer- thyr Tydvil Junction Railway Bill, and the Merthyr, Tredegar, and Abergavenny Railway Bill, were read a third time in the House of Commons, and passed. The former bill passed the standing orders of the House of Lords on Monday night. ME. G. F. DAVIS'S CONCERT.—The third popular concert of the series of concerts by Mr. Davis this winter, was well attended on Monday night. Miss Young, of the Bristol concerts, and Mr. Cockraffl, of the Bath and Bristol concerts, were the vocalists; Miss Bessie M. Waugh, of Monmouth, who per- formed with her usual ability on the piano and Mr. Davis on the harp, together with the Cambrian Sep- tette Band, were an able troupe for the occasion. The people were highly pleased with the enter- tainment. NEW ZEALAND.—This interesting and important colony attracts at present a great deal of public at- tention, and numerous families and individuals are expected to emigrate during this season to the happy land. New Zealand consists of two magnificent islegi, well known for the fertility of their soil and the mildness of their climate. This colony will be to Australia what the British Isles are for the Continent of Europe. The "Britain of the South," as New Zealand is called, is rather larger in size than the Britain of the North. There are different lines^^ packets to New Zealand,—the principal one howeveG is that of Messrs. A Willis, Gann and Co., (agent Mr. E. Meeter, Cardiff.) Those gentlemen are them- selves commercially interested in promoting emigra- tion to New Zealand. Splendid first-class clipper packets, celebrated for their rapid passage and judi- cious accommodation, sail fortnightly for the above firm to this rapidly improving colony.-(See Adv.) THE TRADE ON THE HILLS.-A decided improve- ment has taken place in trade this week, consider- able activity being the characteristic of the district generally. We fear the general election will exercise a prejudical influence, but at present our situation is better than it has been previously this year. At Newport the same state of things is found, the docks and wharves being now better filled with vessels than for several months past. Iron sells freely r and in consequence of large continental orders makers are very full. In steam coal a good demand is ex- perienced, and freights show a slight advance.- Mining Journal. STRUTE'S SAFETy-LUtP.-r This lamp has been extensively introduced into the fiery collieries ot South Wales, and has fully realised all that was anticipated of it. Its great simplicity, large amount of light emitted and more diffused than in othet lamps, as well as its comparative cheapness -li moderate weight, are strong recommendations. As an instrument for testing the state of the atmosphee, it has been found by these gentlemen as sensitive indicating the presence of fire-damp as the Davy, when introduced into an explosive atmosphere to be as effective in preventing the ignition of the foul air by which it is surrounded. It is a universal favoutite with the men, who in many cases have preferred it even to candles, which exceeds in luminosity, whilst the ample amount of light does away with the temp- tation to remove the gauze, and it is a more effectual check to this frequent cause of accident than the most ingeniously-constructed locks. FALSE IMPRISONMENT.—Noeis v. Thomas.—This was an action for damages for false imprisOI1J)1 tried before the Sheriff's Court, at Swansea, 012 Monday last. Plaintiff, Mr. Noise, clerk to Mr. Grant* ship chandler, Cardiff, was charged on the 28th 0* February last, with robbing the defetidso4 3fr- William Thomas, landlord of the Salutation beery house, Bute-street, of the sum of £ 7116s. 5d. the course of an hour and a half after Mr. Thomas t^.e money in his own pocket, and pjjgjgpsr waa released. Mr. Ensor was then to proceed against Mr. Thomas, and he was served with a writ for false imprisonment, and allowed judg- ment by default. The Queen's Bench then directed the Sheriff to summpn a jury and hear the cause and assess damages, which came on for hearing on Mon- day last. Mr. Tripp, instructed by Mr. Ensor, appeared for the complainant and Mr. Wileocks fOr defendant. The jury, after a short consultatlOO, returned a verdict for the plaintiff, damages £50. QUARTERLY MEETING OF IRONMASTERS.—WOL- VERHAMPTON, WEDNESDAY.—The usual Spring quar- terly meeting of the iron and metal trades of Staf fordshire and Worcestershire was held in this tolf to-day, and there was a fair attendance of the prin- cipal firms (or their representatives) of the district Business was represented to be slack, but the prices of the last quarter, as we anticipated, were upon whole well maintained. The dulness which in the chief shipbuilding establishments in all pa1*13 of the kingdom operates prejudicially upon the most important branches of the iron manufacture,, but still many of the principal works of the neighbour- hood are fairly employed. The great meeting of quarter will be held in Birmingham to-morrow, the concluding one at Dudley, on Saturday. these have taken place we shall be able to sP i with greater confidence of the present state &?■ future prospects of the iron trade than we are at the present moment. RACE BETWEEN Two PILOT BOATS.-On. Saturday morning a race came off between two pilot boats, tb8 Î Mischief (No. 31), Wra. Morgan, owner, andthe Jan0 (No. 33), David Julian, owner. At half-psst nlna they started from the cutway between the dolphinS, with a strong west wind, both boats having tvhol0 mainsails, foresails, and jib, on them. The race WPIO from the dolphin round the light ship and back to the place of starting. Both boats dashed out of th cut and up towards the light ship in gallant syl0' when they were lost to the spectators on shore* However, after a short period they were seen ing, still carrying the same sail, and having as nlU?'a wind as they required. On descrying the boats Jane was made out to be foremost, but when abo'* half-way from the chequer buoy to the cut she an unfortunate tack, and the Mischief weathered bet, and kept ahead the whole distance afterwards, 9;; riving at the dolphin 12.47 p.m., and the Jane 12:Dit p.m. The race was for 20s. a side. The Ja°0' will be remembered, won the first-class prize in & year's regatta, since which it has been a point as to which was the fastest boat; faenoe t £ race.

EXPORTS FOR MARCH. LAST month Cardiff exports of coal were larger than have taken place for more than twelve months past. The total of coal exported was 87,82-1. in the cor- responding month of 1858, the total was 71,881 tOJ)f The return for Newport is not published in BtOWn List. At Swansea the exports were 23,690 tons la month, against 21,;330 in the corresponding monW* of last year; Llanelly, C133 and 7200 tons re- spectively. t Large shipments of iron took place at Cardiff 19$ month also, the quantity being 21,997 tons. are no returns from Newport. At each of the great iron shipping ports—Liverpool, Glasgow, 11 p &c., the quantities exported were large. of The list is incomplete as to the shipments r- coal coastwise, there being no return for either Cn diff or Newport. The number of vessels engaged the over-sea trade of Cardiff was 222—of which were Austrian, 85 British, 1 Belgian, 4 Danish> Dutch, CO French, 5 Greek, 1 Hanoverian, 1 town, 1 Mecklenburg, 2 Norwegian, 6 Oldenb^Jj 2 Prussian, 2 Russian, 7 Sardinian, 6 Swedish, A 2 Tuscany.

CAERPHILLY. THE MARKET.—Wheat, barley, and oats sold on Thursday, at the prices obtained last week- i cheese our former quotations were maintained, there was a good demand. The weather was ceedingly wet all day. a MEND YOITR ROADS.—Where is the surveyor • question frequently repeated, but not easily al?sWi.o!n Whether the late rains have frightened him the locality is more than we can decide but i own roads are any indication of the feet, we etf presume he has been scared. He ought, ho« to return, for he is wanted and if the roads a' properly repaired, the maohinery of the law oUS be put in motion. « q