The Cardiff Times

PONTYPRIDD. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. On Wednesday the weekly meeting of the newly- constituted union was held at the board-room, at the New Inn, Pontypridd, at eleven o'clock. Mr. W. Perkins occupied the chair, and there were also pre. sent Messrs. Bassett, Davies (Cwm), Morgan, Fowler, Thomas (Lantwit), Williams, Jenkins, E. Thomas (Llanvabon), Morgan (Ystrad), and Davies (Ystrad). During the sitting of the board several other guardians came in and remained for a short time. In the absence of Mr. Spickett, Mr. Frank James, of the Merthyr union, acted as clerk. THE WORKHOUSE ACCOMMODATION. Mr. James stated that no reply had yet been re- ceived from Mr. Crawsbay, upon what terms the use of the Castle at Treforest as a temporary workhouse for the Pontypridd union, could be obtained. A letter was read from the Clerk of the Merthyr Union, in reply to an application by the Pontypridd Board that the Merthyr Union would receive into their workhouse paupers from the Pontypridd Union, until they should have provided a workhouse of their own. It stated that the Merthyr Union were willing to receive into their house paupers from the Ponty- pridd Board, on the following terms :-lst. The Pontypridd Union to pay the Merthyr Tydfil Union the actual cost price per head for food and clothing, as made out in the half-yearly abstract. 2nd. That the Pontypridd Union pay a proportionate sum for the cost cf the establishment. 3rd. And also a pro- portionate sura towards the loan and interest; and that sum to be determined when it is known how the Poor Law Board deals with it. 4th. That Mr. Glaves decide in case any difference shall arise as to the proper charge under Article 2 and 3. Mr. James said the average cost per head was about 2s. 7|d, and with cost of management, &c., it came to about 5s. per head per week. 0" The CHAIRMAN thought the board could not do better than accept the terms, and it was unanimously agreed to do so. THE VACCINATION DISTRICTS. The next business was the defining of vaccina- tion districts. After a few remarks, it was resolved that they should be co-extensive tvith the medical districts, and that the medical officers be requested to report to the next meeting the appointment of a suitabie place for public vaccination, and state the day and hour in which they would be in attendance at those places. The Relief-list was then proceeded with, and oc- cupied considerable time. RENT OF THE BOARD-ROOM. The CHAIRMAN said Mr. Cousins, at a previous meeting, asked £25 per annum for the use of the board-room, but as some of the members thought that sum excessive, he had since offered to let the room for X20 per year. It was agreed to accept the terms, at the rate of £ 20 per annum. ELECTIONEERING EXPENSES. Only one account had been received for elec- tioneering expenses, and that amounted to XI Os. 7d., from Llantrissant. It was resolved to let that business stand over till next meeting. THE WORKHOUSE ACCOMMODATION. The Clerk said he had seen a letter from Mr. Graves since the subject of accommodation for pau- pers was before the meeting, and it rendered it diffi- cult for the Pontypridd Board to send their paupers to the Merthyr union. The Act, however, made ex. ceptions, such as an over-crowded house, prevalence of an epidemic, &c., and another section allowed them to remove children. He would advise them to apply to the Poor-law Bsard. It was agreed that the clerk he instructed to apply to the Poor-law Board for an order to empower the Pontypridd Board to send adult paupers to the Mer- thyr workhouse. RESIGNATION OF A COLLECTOR. A letter was read from the Poor-law Board, stating that they had inquired into the case of Mr. John Williams, the collector and district auditor for Llantwit Vardre, and had also taken into considera- tion his explanation. They said they could not over- look his continued irregular mode of business, and had decided upon requesting him to resign his office. The letter was dated the 20th January, and as no resignation had been received by the Pontypridd Board from Mr. Williams, the Clerk was instructed to write to the Poor-law Board, and inform them of the circumstance, and request them to issue an order ofdismisa), and another order for the appointment of a new collector. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. It was also resolved that the assessment committee meet at the board-room on Wednesday next, at one o'clock p.m. RELIEVING-OFFICERS' SECURITY. Another letter from the Poor Law Board informed the guardians that security would be required from the relieving-nfficers; and the the board fixed the I amount at i'200. REGISTRATION DISTRICTS. The Registrar-General had sent a communication, to the effect that it was the board's duty to furnish him with a plan of the union for the purpose of de- fining registration districts. He thought that from the size of the union and the number of the popula- tion, it should not be divided into more than two such districts. It was resolved that a committee of the following guardians investigate the matter, and report to the board that day fortnight:—Mr. D. Davies, Eglwy- silan Mr. Wm. Williams, Lanvabon; Mr. Davies, Lantrissant; Mr. Perkins, Lantwit Vardre; Mr. Basset, Lamvonno; and Mr. J. Davies, Ystradfodwg and also that a special meeting be held to consider that report. BOARD SEAL. A number of seals were shown by Mr. Bassett, for the board's selection, and one at a cost of X2 was agreed upon. This closed the business.

CAERPHILLY. On Monday last, the 2nd inst., one of those popu- lar Welsh meetings called Eisteddfodau was held in this sequestered place. Notwithstanding that the weather proved very unpropitious, a great number of people con- gregated together. The committee intended to raise a marquee at the back of the Boar's Head Inn, but the wind frustrated their purpose, so that they were obliged to hold the meeting in the long room belonging to that house, but the place was so overcrowded that the chair- man (the Rev. H. J. Thomas, of Pentyrch) could not succeed in keeping any kind of order, and the meeting was broken up abruptly, in order to proceed to Tony- felin Baptist chapel, where the following prizes were awarded to the successful compettitors :-To William Rees and party, from Mountain Ash, for singing, Come fairies trip it o'er the grass." For the best glee adapted to words written by Mr. William Coslett, on Caerphilly Castle; divided between Mr. Thomas Williams (Asaph Glyn Ebbwy), Briton Ferry, and Mr. D. H. Thomas, Rhymney. A prize of ten shillings for the best epitaph on the late Mrs. Margaret Jenkins, Graig Fach, was awarded to some person whose name we did not hear. A prize of one sovereign for the best song on Caerphilly and its future prospects, was awarded to Mr. Joseph Thomas, Temperance-town, Cardiff. Mrs. Evans, Aber- dare, and her companion won the prize for singing the duet, "Nos olaf yr haf." The prize fox the comic song on the present ridiculous fashion in dress was awarded to Mr. Evan Richards, C>vm Rhondda. For the best stanza on the Jackdaw," to Mr. Joseph Thomas, Car- diff. For the best elegy on Mary Llewellyn, Bedwas, a prize of two sovereigns, awarded to Mr. Wm. Cuslett, Caerphilly. A prize of fifteen shillings for the best eis- teddfod song, was won by some person from Aberdare valley. A prize of thirty shillings to the best singers of the glee, "Htddwch," was divided between Mr. John Lodwick and party, of Rhymney, and Mr. William Rees and party, of Mountain A,h. Several other prizes were given for recitations, &c., but the long room at the Boar's Head, where the meeting was held after a third adjourn- ment was so overcrowded that it was almost impossible to carry on the proceedings, so that our reporter could not glean any further particulars of the several success- ful competitors. The adjudication on the bardic compo- sitions was read by the Rev. John Emlyn Junes, M.A., in the portico in front of the inn, and the people stand- ing in the street outside the house. The confusion and noise throughout the whole of the proceedings, with the exception of the two hours which were spent in the chapel, is quite indescribable.

NEWPORT. A CURIOUS PIG CASE. A butcher in this town was summoned before the borough magistrates on Friday last, for selling diseased pork. The Town Clerk prosecuted on the part of the Board of Health, and Mr. Cathcart appeared for the de- fence. Inspector Williams, the first witness called, proved finding the pigs (nine in number, eight alive and one dead), on the defendant's premises, and the seizure of the carcase of the pig that had been killed which was the worst of the lot. All of them were affected with the disease in their feet. Mr. Wilkes, veterinary surgeon of Newport, said I examined these pigs. They appeared much distressed and in great suffering. I at once saw they were afflicted with epezootic, aphtha, or eczema," commonly known as the foot disease or epidemic," characterised by an erup- tion of vesicles between and around the hoofs and dew- claws. Some of them were so bad that the hoofs were entirely detached, merely hanging by a shred. The com- plainant is one that affects the system generally, and the eruption on the feet is merely the local evidence of its existence in the body. It is not only contagious, that is communicable by contact only, but also decidedly infec- tious. The flesh of an animal while labouring under this disease would be decidedly unfit for human food. This complaint, which in the cow affects both the mouth and feet, in the pig is confined to the feet omy. Cross-ex,imined by Mr. Cathcart: Was sure the pigs were suffering from constitutional disturbance, and that it was not a mere local complaint like the itch. Had never known a pig die from it. Dr. B. Davies, Fellow of the Royal College of Sur- geons, was next examined and said: I am medical officer to the Board Health, and as it had come to my knowledge that diseased animals were being brought to this port by the Irish steamers, I considered it my duty to try and put a check to it, and on visiting the Cattle- market last Wednesday, I found a number of pigs in one pen, evidently showing signs of distress, some of them unable to stand, and with the hoofs in one case (the pig that was afterwards killed) almost entirely detached, and merely hanging by a shred. The place where they stood was covered with blood, discharged from the dis- eased feet. I requested Mr. Wilkes, the veterinary sur- geon, to examine them, and on his pronouncing them to be labouring under an infectious disease, ordered them to be removed from the market. This the defendant did somewhat reluctantly. He was cautioned not to allow them to mix with other animals, or to make any use of them. Later in the day, on visiting his slaughter-house, I found that, notwithstanding my prohibition, he had already slaughteied and dressed one of the pigs, the worst of the lot. I ordered the carcase to be seized to prevent any improper use being made of it, and, on the defendant pledging himself to keep them entirely sepa- rated from other animals, permitted him to retain the eight living pigs on his premises to await the decision of the magistrates on the case. I have heard Mr. Wilkes's evidence as to the infectious character of the disease, and to its contaminating the system, and am therefore of opinion that any animal labouring under it is unfit for human food. Dr. Davies, when cross-examined by Mr. Cathcart, admitted that there was nothing about the appearance of the flesh te indicate that the animal had suffered from disease, but he went on the general principle that the pig having been killed while labouring under an infectious complaint, was thereby unfit for food. This statement elicited the remark from a medical gentleman on the bench that an animal might die from disease or poison, and the meat when dressed still show a perfectly healthy appearance. Mr. Cathcart then made a most able speech for the defence, and called Mr. Boddington, veterinary surgeon, of Canton, near Cardiff, who said there was no doubt the pigs were suffering from the disease described; that it was contagious, but. was, in his opinion, a mere local complaint confined to the feet, and if the feet were cut off he would have no hesitation in partaking of any other part of the carcase. It was a complaint easily cured, and he had never known a pig die from it. He did not believe it could be communicated to the pig through drinking the milk of cows affected with the disease. Several butchers were then called, who said the meat of the pig was quite fit for food. One even went so far as to say he would give more for an animal suffering from this complaint than for a healthy one. Another, who swore he had been a butcher from his birth, gave evidence of an equally decided character and one old gentleman, who claimed to be the patriarch of all the butchers, among other strong" statements, expressed his intense fond- ness and keen relish for measly pork. The Mayor having commented on the evidence, gave the decision of the Hench to be that a nominal fine of 10s. be inflicted, the carcase of the pig to be given up to the butcher, minus the feet, and that a pledge be given that no use be made of the live pigs until they are quite recovered from the disease.

FATAL OCCURRENCE ON THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.— Early on Sunday week Mr. George Cavill, quarry- master, of Wickersley, near Sheffield, was killed on the Midland Railway, near the Holmes station. His body was found about half-past eight o'clock, with the head completely severed, and lying a short dis- tance apart. The deceased, it appears, had been in the custom of walking along the line from Brightside to Rotherham, and it was while doing so that he no doubt stumbled and fell as a train was passing. A sum of ten pounds was found on his person, with some papers. The deceased, who was in the prime of life, and about leaving the quarries to enter on a farm, has left a widow and eleven children. GREAT DISTRESS IN NORTH WARWICKSHIRE.—The distress in North Warwickshire seems to be quite as severe in certain districts as that of Lancashire itself. In the Nuueaton and Foleshill districts there are nearly 8000 unemployed out or a population of about 30,000, one-half of which is directly employed in weaving; and to make matters worse, typhus fever has set in. The condition of the unemployed is distressing in the extreme; the looms, many of them purchased with half a life's savings, stand idle, and are not worth the price of firewood. Indeed the owners, fur the most part, cannot sell them if they would, as the landlord has a lien on them for arrears of rent. The scantiuess of the funds available for relief is such that the committee cannot afford more than a shilling a head per week for adults, and nine- pence for children. And yet the prevailing spirit of the people is to undergo any extremities rather than go to the workhouse.

THE PRINCE OF WALES'S MARRIAGE. PUBLIC MEETING IN CARDIFF. On Wednesday noon a large and influential meet- ing, presided over by the Mayor, was held at the Town-hall, to take measures for celebrating the marriage-of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales with the Princess Alexander of Denmark. After the notice calling the meeting had been read, The MAYOR said the notice read would put the meeting in possession of the object for which they were assembled. The event which was about to take place was one in which every inhabitant of the country must feel a very deep and lasting interest, second only to the marriage of the sovereign, the marriage of the heir apparent immediately followed. When they considered that the town of Cardiff was the chief of the Principality w.'iich gave to the Prince his distinguishing title, of all towns this ought to be the first and foremost in showing its loyalty to the Queen and its attachment to a Prince so connected with the Principality in title, in hope, and in interest. The inhabitants of Cardiff ought to be the first in their exhibition of loyalty and attachment to the Prince; and he knew no better mode than by marking the event which to the Prince and the people was of immense importance—an importance which could not be exaggerated-by those demonstra- tions of joy and good feeling amongst the people towards the Prince, and which was so well calculated to give expression to those loyal feelings which he believed they all entertained. (Applause.) It would be affectation in him to say that he did not feel more than common pride in occupying the position he now filled in this rising and important town, and he was glad that so many had rallied round him for the purpose of carrying out the object so much at heart, and for the success of which all their efforts would be essentially necessary. He had to offer his thanks, and to state the great pleasure lie felt in seeing present a gentleman who occupied a high posi- tion in their regard and esteem, who for many years had represented Cardiff in the Commons House of Parliament. (Applause). Associated as was that gentleman and his family with the town, and so intimately connected with the interests of Cardiff; connected as he was with those who had done so much to advance the prosperity of the place and to raise it to its high pinnacle; they could not but feel proud that they should be represented by one who was so intimately connected with the in- terests of the town, and who was not only able to promote the welfare of the borough, but had the in- clination to do it. He could not forget that the hon. member was the son of one whose heart was in Car. diff, and whom Cardiff loved to honour and esteem, and from his (the Mayor's) earliest boyhood he had ever held the late Lord James Stuart in the highest regard, and should do so as long as his excellent qualities existed in his recollection. They ought to be exceedingly glad upon the vast improvement which had taken place in the health of the hon. member, and that he was now so well qualified effi- ciently to discharge his duties and he trusted they might look forward to a connection so interesting and beneficial being continued for many years. (Applause.) Colonel Stuart had kindly consented to take part in this meeting, and he had great pride and pleasure in calling upon Col. Stuart to propose the first resolu- tion. (Loud applause). Lieut-Colonel STUART, M.P., then came fcr ward, and was greeted with a hearty burst of ap- plause. He said he was overwhelmed with the kindness which the Mayor had personally expressed towards him on this occasion. When he came to the meeting he certainly thought only of those public grounds on which be was anxious to join the inhabi- tants of Cardiff, in common with the whole kingdom, in expressing their gratification with reference to the most auspicious and happy occasion which had brought them together. The resolution which he had the honour of proposing read as follows :— That the day of the Marriage of the Prince of Wales be kept at Cardiff as a general holiday, and that the necessary steps be taken for affording all classes an op- portunity of celebrating the auspicious event." The wording of that resolution was particularly well suited to the occasion, when they considered that our gracious Queen had shown for a quarter of a century her deep interest in all classes of her sub- jects-in the occupation, welfare, and happiness of the poorest of them. They knew how strengthened and encouraged she was in her career of constitu- tional government by tke warm-hearted feelings of her people, and above all by that excellent husband whose loss the whole nation deplored. They knew how that illustrious and noble pair brought up a numerous family in those noble and generous feel- ings for which they were both distinguished. Might this attempt to heal that great wound, which cnust for many years be felt by our gracious Sovereign- might she be cheered by this auspicious event, and feel in this event a great reward for the pains she bad taken in bringing; up this royal youth to feel that proper and grave responsibility for the noblest position which could be found for any man in this world. (Applause.) He trusted, that. tlie happincaa of this selection, which he believed was one of affec- tion, would be confirmed by the unanimous verdictof the whole nation. More or less, for centuries, had this country been connected, by blood and by reli- gion, with the kingdom of Denmark. That country had held its place nobly among the free constitu- tional nations of the north. Although small, it was most nobly distinguished and though we had been forced at .times, by painful events, for a short time, to break our intimate friendship with that nation, still the English people had always been happy to welcome as brethren the Danish people. (Applause.) From all that they had beard of the illustrious young lady to whom the Prince of Wales was about to be married, it could only tend to make the people of Great Britain still more happy at the choice which the Prince had made. All classes, as the resolution stated, had a. strong opinion not only of the public but of the private character of the royal family, and that they had endeared themselves to the people of this country by the maintenance of those principles on which our government is based, and their private virtues had endeared them to all. He could not help feeling the kind manner in which the Mayor alluded to his having taken the first opportu- nity of appearing among his constituents, after the severe illness which had prevented him coming amongst his friends. (Applause.) He bad been most anxious to take the first opportunity which presented itself, and he was happy that this was such a pleas- ing opportunity of having the honour of meeting his friends. He felt that there was nothing which they had more warmly at heart than to strengthen the bonds of affection and loyalty with which all quar- ters of the kingdom had looked to the Sovereign and her illustrious family. He knew that all classes would bail with gladness the holding a holiday for this purpose. Necessarily, there would be some dis- cussion as to the manner in which the festivities should be arranged, and he would not further detain the meeting. He was sorry he had imperfectly ex- pressed the warm feelings which animated him on that occasion. They must attribute it to his being overwhelmed by the kiud personal allusions of his excellent friend in the chair. The manner in which those allusions were received prevented him doing justice to this subject. He begged most heartily to move the resolution. (Loud applause.) Mr. E. P. RICHARDS, on coming forward to second the resolution, was received with loud applause. He said he felt very great pleasure in having been called upon to second the resolution as to the celebration of the marriage which was soon to take place. As the Mayor had very properly stated, if the chief town in the Principality did not take the lead, he thought -they would stand in a very disloyal position. This was a matter which did not admit of personal feeling on political subjects. It was the celebration of the marriage of the Prince of Wales with the lady of his affection. It was a marriage which had not been brought about by the forms of courts. The lady had not been selected for the Prince, as had heretofore been the custom. It would appear from all accounts that the lady had been selected as any private gentle. man would select a wife who would either be the comfort or the curse of his life. He need not say that the happiness of the Prince and the Princess, in the position in which they would in future stand, would greatly depend upon the manner in which they would be viewed by the people of this country. With- out any disrespect to the Prince, he hoped the day might yet be far distant when he would be called upon to take the reins of government; but they must well know that in consequence of the death of the Prince Consort, the Prince of Wales would be looked to by his mother as the person to direct her movements in the absence of her revered husband. Could they for one moment doubt that the Prince would follow the example set before him by his parents? He believed he would continue to be the Sovereign of this coun- try—not the Sovereign to rule by force, but the Sovereign to rule in the affections of his people, and by so conducting himself his acts would be the acts of justice tempered with mercy, and his sole object would be the preservation of his country and to live in the affections of a united people. (Aiplause.) Welshmen have been pro- verbial for their loyalty. He hoped that loyalty would be shown universally. He would have it. thoroughly understood that in thus showing their loyalty they were indirectly promoting the happiness of a Prince who had the affections of his people, and whilst they were doing that, they would also exhibit their approval of the act which he was performing. They all knew the temptations to which princes were liable. They all knew as a matter of history what took place in former years, when courts were very different from what the English court was now. The court of our present Sovereign had been an I example to all private householdeis. Might that continue in the household of the Prince! (Applause.) He need not enter into particulars as to how the day should be celebrated. He had no doubt the Mayor had provided resolutions showing that the day would be celebrated with every demonstration of joy and happiness, from the highest to the poorest resi- dent in this district. (Loud applause.) The MAYOR, in reply to the suggestion just thrown out, said subject, however, to the arrangements which might finally be made by the committee, after consultation with persons likely to render consider- able assistance, it was resolved that there should not be a dinner. Two or three objections were raised to a public dinner. In the first place it must neces- sarily be at a late hour; and as in the contemplated alliance a lady must take the principal part, it was considered very undesirable to have anything which would have a tendency to exclude the ladies from the enjoyments of the day. (Applau-e.) It was there- fore determined to have a ball. If a dinner took place at a late hour, gentlemen would be glad to make most of the occasion and would rush off to the ball and enjoy neither dinner or ball. Then it was thought there might be a breakfast about mid-day, where also the company of the ladies would be very much appreciated. Between the two parts of the proceedings it was hoped the military gentlemen would be good enough to assemble together. A finer body of Volunteers was not to be met with iu the kingdom. (Applause.) In appearance and qualification they were not to be surpassed, and were equalled by few. Other public bodies would also be incited to take part in the interesting pro- ceedings. It was also suggested that the school children should have the opportunity of taking part in so great an event in the history ot their country, but that it should be done under the supervision of those who have charge of them, and instead of hav- ing them together in a large mass, they would as- semble in their usual places, and enjoy that which was provided. In this matter they should not forget the poor. As a guardian, he intended to take the liberty, when the board met, of asking permission for the inmates of the workhouse tojhave the opportunity of joining in the festivities. The poor were there not from crime, but misfortune, and were entitled to sympathy, and should not be overlooked at such a time. There was another class who were entitled to their pity, and he hoped that those who were suffer- ing the penalty of their crimes would also be allowed to share in the joys of the day. He believed those in authority would not oppose the idea. There was still one class which it was very desirable to reach- the old poor people. (Applause). They might be entertained by one of two ways-either by assem- bling them together iu some large building, and giving them a meal, or by affording them supplies which would be serviceable and nourishing to them, and enable them to enjoy the day with their families at home. And the last suggestion he had to offer was that there should be such an illumination as the resources of the town would enable them to give, and he thought that would give a cheering, brightening, comforting close to what he hoped would be a joyful day for this town, and the commencement of a bright, happy, and useful career for the two parties immediately interested. (Applause). Mr. Alderman DAVID said it having been deter- mined that the day was to be kept as a. general holi- day, and that arrangements were to be made for the purpose of carrying out that object, he had had a list put into his hand of those gentlemen who had been selected as a committee. The Mayor had been good enough to intimate the course which might be adop- ted, but he hoped the programme sketched by the Mayor would not be binding upon the committee. If the arrangements were left to the committee, he had no doubt the public would have every confidence in them. He begged to move the following resolution :— That a Committee be appointed to make the necessary arrangements for carrying the object of the meeting, and that such Committee consist of the Mayor, the ex-Mayor, Messrs. Alderman Pride, Watkins and Alexander, Drs. White, Edwards and Vachell, the American Consul, the Danish Consul, the French Consul, the Spanish Consul, Messrs. W. D. Bushell, C. E. Hill, John Lloyd, G. Rawlinsou, C. Lucas, T. E. Heath, Greenhill, S. D. Jenkins, S. Marks, C. Waldron, R W. Williams, J. Batchelor, A. Bassett, H. Bird, W. Vacliell, T. H. Stephens, H. J. Paine, M.D., M. Urover, E. P. Richards, H. J. Evans, J. Cory, T. F. South, J, Woods, G. Bird, H. Bowen, W. L. Evans, E. J. Thomas, W. Davies, and Capt. Dornford, with power to add to their number." Mr. Alderman WATKINS said he was quite sure in rising to second the proposition that they would heartily concur in the desirability of manifesting, warmly and unanimously, their deep feeling of interest in tHe auspicious event shortly toplio ctsieuistiea. in the Sovereign of these realms was centred the hap- piness and prosperity of multitudes. The influence of her government was such as to affect most ma- terially the well-being of millions; and considering that the Prince of Wales—though he hoped it would be at a distant-day—would in the natural order of things assume the great responsibility of that govern- ment, he trusted the people of Great Britian would express their loyalty heartily, for in expressing loyalty to the Queen they would be showing to her a conviction that her son bad been brought up in a manner which would extend the power and in- fluence of the happy constitution under which they lived. They were well aware that the Prince had been properly educated, and was therefore capable of using great influence for good, as he would, if im- properly educated, have been capable of using great influence for evil. The Queen had secured the at- tachment of her people from a due consideration of her excellent character in all the relations of life. As a child, a more dutiful 'daughter could not have been found, and her attention to her mother could not have been surpassed. Her discretion in the selection of a husband was remarkable, for she had the best of bushands-such a husband as few young ladies, perhaps, were fortunate in obtaining. Her conduct as a mother had been unexampled. With the assistance of that noble man, Prince Albert- who would ever be remembered as one of the most unselfish men of his day, and who was ever promot- ing objects that were good, and would therefore live in the grateful remembrance of the people of this country—the Queen had instructed the Prince care- fully for his position. He had gone through all the gradations of instruction belonging to a nobleman's son, and he had had everything brought to bear upon his education which could make him the accom- plished gentleman and the finished scholar, at the same time knowing more of the world than had fallen to the lot of many who had died full of years. It was understood that the Prince possessed more than an ordinary share of ability, and by travel and education he was more highly fitted than per- haps any other individual to assume the responsibil- ity of government. (Applause). Mr. Richards had spoken in feeling terms of that alliance which was about to be formed between the Prince of Wales and the Princess Alexandra, and which he believed would conduce more to their individual happiness than the alliances which were made from motives of state policy or any other reason. Then, it would be their duty, as it would be their pleasure, to show that they were a loyal people. They saw the throne supported by the various classes of the community in our happy constitution, coupled with a religious estab- lishment which gave perfect liberty to every one, without license,—perfect liberty of action, with per. fect security for property and person. As a nation we occupied the position of the most moral people on the face of the earth. Our influence extended from the rising to the setting of the sun. Upon the dominions ef our Queen the sun never sets. The British flag was seen waving from pole to pole. Therefore, when such an opportunity as this offered of expressing their regard and attachment to the Queen and constitution, and for supporting that in- stitution, they would do only their duty by endeavour- ing to perpetuate the happy alliance between Queen and people, which had led to the unexampled pros. perity of this country. (Applause). He was quite sure the numerous committee which had been nomi. nated, would do all that was necessary to carry out the warm and spontaneous feeling which *xist#d by a loyal and joyful manifestation of the cordial and warm feeling with which they bailed the happiness of the Sovereign. (Loud applause). Mr. JOHN DAVIES said he wished to give expres- sion to an opinien he had heard out of doors. No doubt there was a general wish, to show in some manner their loyalty on the approaching marriage. He had no doubt the loyalty of the people had shown itself more tangibly than by the eloquence displayed this day. He wished to say that those outside were quite willing that there should be some demonstra- tion, and they were of opinion that the corporation and other gentlemen who more directly stood in the place of government should hold a breakfast or din- ner, with power fcr others to join if they thought proper, but that all who did join therein should pay for it themselves. This was not a time to spend public money in fireworks, considering the great dis- tress in Lancashire, and the great difficulty the na. tion had had in meeting that distress. There were parties in this town who were sending weekly to assuage that distress. Lancashire had been the dis. play of far better loyalty than could be shown by any demonstration such as was now proposed. There- fore he would now propose that this meeting should not ask the public to join in a general holiday. (Dis- approbation). He would assert that the working classes were not in a position to lose a day's pay in order to contribute to those festivities. It was easy for some of those who were present to spend 10s. 6d. for a dinner or something else of the kind, but the working men were not in a position to lose a day's pay as suggested by having a holiday. The illkyoo said he must call Mr. Davies to order. The resolution had been carried in favour of a general holiday. (Applause). Mr. DAVIES thought the manner of celebrating the day was left to the committee. The MAYOR said any suggestion which Mr. Davies might offer the committee would consider. He thought the working classes would not lose a day's pay. Mr. RICHARDS (warmly): Having seconded the re- solution for a general holiday, he begged on behalf of the working-classes to say that there was not a man of respectability in Cardiff who: would not voluntarily come forward and support every single individual who could not afford to lose a day's pay. He did not believe there was a man in the town of the least respectability who would withdraw the paltry sum of a day's pay from the labourer. (Ap- plause). Without the labouring classes what would become of them ? The labouring classes were their support. (Applause). The labouring classes were men who, while he had sixpence to spend, he would support in preference to the richest man in the town. (Applause). No man could throw any doubt about establishing a day for a general holiday. He did not believe there was one employer who would withhold payment from his labourer on that day. A more respectable class of men than the tradesmen of Cardiff did not exist. There was not a town in England which had raised itself as Cardiff had done, and this heattributed to the industry of the inhabit- ants. Then, where was the man with the least spark of loyalty who would not come forward and support every labouring man throughout the town ? .(Applause). If he spoke rather excitedly, it was be- cause such an expression of opinion should at once be met in the way in which it deserved. (Applause). He hoped Mr. Davies was not a Welshman. (Laughter). The MAYOR You confine your remarks to respect. able people. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. RICHARDS deprecated any want of unanimity in the object before them, and said if they did not support the labouring man it would be a shame. (Applause.) Professor CLEVELAND was heartily received. He said the resolution was put into his hands entirely unexpectedly by him. It was— That Subscriptions be solicited for the purpose of raising the necessary funds, and the Managers of the several Banks established in the Town be requested to re- ceive the same." He had been asked to move this resolution not out of compliment to himself, but out of compliment and love for his beloved country, (Applause.) He was not a British subject, but if there be any place out of his own country where he felt entirely at home, it was in Great Britain. (Applause.) He felt that he might say a great deal upon the resolution, but he would not take up the time of the meeting. They knew how the Prince of Wales was received in his country. (Applause.) They received him not so much for what he was, as prospectively for the position he was to occupy, and more especi- ally in admiration of his mother. (Applause.) He cared not how much devotion, how much love any Briton might have for her royal majesty. No one on this side the Atlantic esteemed that in. comparable woman more than those on the other side of the Atlantic. Why should it not be so ? They were of one language, one literature, and of one protestant religion, united together in forwarding the greatest and best interests of humanity—their re- ligious institutions, their religious societies, their missionary societies in ¡ever.ý' ';pal"t of the -world. Then they knew very well that the commerce of the mother and daughter—for he loved to speak in those terms—exceeded the commerce of the rest of the world. There was not a sea that was not whitened with their sails; there was hardly a port where their flags could not be seen playing together in the breeze. His fervent prayer was, that they might always thus play together in harmony. They (the Americans) gave various entertainments to the Prince of Wales. Most of them were such that called out the very best feelings of the people, but in his own city of Philadelphia they gave that which he thought the Prince seemed to value very much—a concert in the large music academy, which held 4,000 people. There could not have been.a finer sight than to see the elite ot ttie city crowding that building, xiu was very glad the Mayor proposed something which should should make music in the hearts of the children and the poor. He was glad the Mayor looked to those various classes. The old Roman poet said, I am a man, and whatever pertains to human. ity, I consider as pertaining to myself." The old Roman theatre shouted applause, and cer- tainly they should not do less. (Applause.) His friend Mr. Richards had taken the wind entirely out of his sails in reference to Mr. Davies's observations. They could not have been taken out by a better hand. When he heard what Mr. Davies had to say, he made a note to the affect that the working classes should have their wages paid, of course, by those by whom they were engaged. (Applause.) He moved the resolution with a great deal of pleasure. Mr. R. O. JONES seconded the resolution. The Rev. M. A. PIERPOINT proposed the next re- solution That Mr. Alderman Alexander be appointed Trea- surer, and the Town Clerk, Secretary to the Com- mittee." Mr. C. H. WILLIAMS (Roath Court) seconded the resolution. The MAYOR said they had better commence the subscription list now. The matter was quite volun. tary. Mr. DAVIES was very much obliged to the Mayor for that remark, and also for another, which hardly became him as chairman of the meeting. Lieut-Col. STUART, M.P., moved a vote of thanks to the Mayor for his able conduct in the chair. Mr. Alderman PRIDE seconded the proposition. The MAYOR said he thanked them very much for the kind compliment they had been pleased to pay him. He scarcely felt he deserved it. He had en- deavoured to discharge his duty, and if he had failed to give satisfaction to all, it was comforting to him to know that he had given satisfaction to those whose good opinion he at all valued. (Applause.) The meeting then separated. We very willingly give publicity to the following letter, and hope the benevolent object may be at. tained SIR,-A few days ago a North Warwickshire Incum- bent" suggested in the columns of a London Paper, with a view to give employment to the Coventry Weavers, that, every person should wear a White Rosette made of Coventry Ribbon on the Prince of Wales's wedding day. Acting upon that excellent suggestion we have prepared a rosette which we think would be suitable for every one to wear on the day referred to, and which we intend supply- ing at Sixpence each. If. the suggestion of wearing rosettes, made of Coventry Ribbon, be fully carried out there can be no doubt that a month's employment would be given to the Coventry Weavers, such as they have not had for a long time, and the making up of the rosettes would also give employment to a great many females. As the time is getting very short orders should be given at once, or at the latest in the course of a week. We would advise those of your readers who intend adopting the suggestion of a North Warwickshire Incum- bent," and wish to benefit the Coventry Operatives, not to purchase Satin^Kibbon, as that article is not made in Coventry, but is produced exclusively by foreign looms. We remain, yours, very truly, MULLONEY & JOHNSON. 3, Ironmonger Row, Coventry. P. S. Will you allow us to add that to ensure attention a remittance must accompany each order. The Rosettes will be delivered a few days before the 12tli March.

A Paris letter says that M. Monnier, who has just been appointed preceptor to the Prince Imperial, will receive a salary of 8,000f. a year, besides board and lodgings. It appears that the Emperor, reserving to himself the supreme direction of his son's education, has drawn up a programme similar to that traced by Prince Albert for the Prince. o( Wales. THE POPE A?;D THE PIUTICE brPEnIAL.-The cor. respondent of the Paris 1'resse at Rome says, with regard to the confimation of the Imperial Prince, that the Papal Nuncio has been directed by the Pope to ass ire the Emperor and Empress of the joy he would have 1! in himself causing the Holy Spirit to descend upon the head of tha child destined by Providence to wear the finest, crown in the world." It is thought, however, that the great age of the Pope will not permit a visit to Paris.

GREAT ANTI-SLAVERY MEETING AT MERTHYR TYDVIL. George Thompson, Esq., of Anti Corn-law League celebrity, and Andrew Jackson, ex-butler or coach- man to the eminent Jeff. Davies, President of the Southern States of America, were announced to hold a meeting in Merthyr, on Monday evening. The place selected was the Tabernale chapel, an out of the way quarter, but that did not prevent a large number of persons from being present. The chair was taken by C. H. JAMES, Esq., and that gentleman rather surprised and disappointed many of his audience by announcing that Mr. Thompson had been unable to attend; some mis- take had occurred in making the arrangements, and thus only Andrew Jackson, the escaped slave, was in attendance. Mr. James then drew the attention of his hearers to the subject for which the meeting had been specially convened, namely, to express their hatred of slavery to sympathise with Abraham Lincoln, and to congratulate him on the proclama- tion he had issued, containing the grand law-the emancipation of slaves. Mr. James then quoted from some abolition work, showing the horrors of slavery; the cruelties practised the actual incen- tives held out to kill the escaped niggers, in that emphatic manner in which he so conspicuously excels. One or two anecdotes were especially strik- ing, and caused great sensation. Mr. James also referred to the copy of a notice, signed by two jus- tices of the peace, authorising any one to captur6 or iill without impeachment a certain escaped slave. These and other atrocities were committed, he re- joarked, by the men for whom England was asked So sympathise — the Southern chivalry Rather than, said he, such men should gain the power to riot Í) such a manner, he would say, perish them The Rev. GWESYNJJONES then rose to move the first resolution, that the meeting expressed its hearty sympathy with President Lincoln, and trusted he urould be able to carry out his proclamation a copy of such expression of sympathy te be sent to him to assist in strengthening him in carrying out his views; and a copy also, he would suggest, to be sent to the Southern President, to show that, at heart, he had not the sympathy of the British people. Mr. Jones commented on the claim the proclamation abolish- ing slavery bad upon our notice, proving beyond all à..ubt to which side our good wishes should be given. Be thought that there could not be a doubt of the great cause of the war, it was purely a slave-holding jebellion. Nr. HENRY THOMAS seconded the resolution, after vhieh the hero of the evening, Mr. JACKSON, rose to address the meeting. He is a young, rather slender-built man of the best African type. For instance, be has not the retreat- ing forehead or excessively prominent lips some of She Sambos have. Give him a tambourine, put a iSUle more action in his legs, and a very good notion would be had of a nigger melodist. Jackson had, indeed, comic qualifications of a high order, and, in addition, speaks with fluency and self-possession. In the opening portion of his address, he was sar- sastically funny with the chairman for regretting the absence of Mr. Thompson, the fact being that the IaUse was so strong as to require only poor advo- cates. He didn't think a man wanted to be propped up with a stick. He himself regretted very much Mr. Thompson was not there, because his hearers would be disappointed, but it could not be helped. Some mistake had arisen. He himself ought to have been in Bath that evening—(laughter)—but he was not. Mr. Thompson said, "We must divide; you go to Merthyr, and I'll go to Bath." "Very well," said Jackson. And," added the orator, You apo- logise to the good people at Merthyr." This Jackson consented to do if he, Mr. Thompson would 'polo- gise" for him-(roars of laught-er)-and on this ami- cr cable understanding they separated. The escaped slave then went over the well-known argument in favour of Northern policy, mixing a good deal of homour with a good deal of natural eloquence, and repeatedly won a hearty cheer from his amused hearers. The South, said he, wanted independence for private property. What did private property mean ? It means niggers, and he was happy to say that that sort of private property had walked off to the number of 2,500 since the rebellion. Coming over from Bristol to Cardiff, he had fallen in with an American captain of the Confederate steamer now at Cardiff, and with him he had much chat. Amongst other things related, the captain said he would rather have a nigger than an Irishman. "Why?'' said the escaped slave. Wall, he couldn't say, but he would." I tell you," said Jackson, "You may sell the nigger, you may flog him, you may separate him from wife and family, you may kill him; but the Irishman, though of the poorest and the raggedest, is your equal. You can say the nigger's soul is your own; but you cannot say so for that of the Irish- man." (Cheers.) The meeting broke up at a late hour, after passing the resolutions proposed, and thanking the chair- man for having so ably officiated.

ABERDARE. At the Bristol Court of Bankruptcy, on Monday, the case of A. Rankin, Aberdare, travelling draper, was heard. The bankrupt has absconded, and Mr. Alexander Chisholm, of Merthyr, who purchased his rounds, was summoned for examination on Friday last. As, however, he had not brought the books on which the rounds were set forth, the examination was adjourned till this day. On the witness producing the books, Mr. Press, for the assignees, applied to the Court to impound them, on the ground that they had come into the witness's possession after a petition had been filed in this Court, and after notice of an act of bankruptcy. Mr. Henderson, for the witness, resisted the application, contending that the Court would not strain the powers it possessed for compelling the production of books and documents so far as to order them to be impounded. The proper course was for the assignees to make their demand, and bri?.g their action in trover. His Honour said it was very necessary that in the ex- ercise of the very extensive powers of this Court nothing should be done to prejudice parties when books were brought into Court beyond what was absolutely neces- sary for the purpose of making these books evidence, and using them as evidence. Great care must be taken not to bend that authority to purposes of deciding questions of property. He certainly should feel very much dis- posed to give the assignees every power of looking at the books for purposes of evidence but he must abstain from takinc any step which would amount to an usurpation of the Court which would have to try the question of title in an action of trover. While, therefore, he could not impound these books, he thought they might be kept for a sufficient time to enable the assignees to see what they contained, and to use the knowledge so obtained. Mr. Henderson had not the slightest objection to the books being placed at the disposal of the assignees for them to make what use they pleased of them. His Honour said that seemed to be a fair offer. Mr. Press said that if the witness got the books he would go on collecting the debts. llis Honour supposed Mr. Press wanted him to issue an injunction against the witness. Now, if he were of opinion that the witness had no property in those books, and the witness was advised that he had, was he (the learned Commissioner) to try the question ? The power under which the books were brought into this Court was the power of obtaining evidence, and for no other pur- pose. If the assignees gave notice to the debtors not to pay the witness, and they paid him after that notice, they would do so in their own wrong, supposing the view of the c ise taken by the assignees was right. Mr Press bowed to his Honour's decision, and under- took to pay the witness's costs, provided no action was brought and prosecuted by the assignees witi.in three months.