Monmouthshire Merlin

CALEDONIAN DINNER. Society o Scotchmen, who present a cotnmendable ^apl-J of g°o<l conduct to other classes, illustrating the ie of moral propue yt co-operation, pi udcntial conduct, indvistry, his > -n es ablisbed in Newport for several •s: thev hold their anniversary meetings at the King's' ,d Hotel,on wlneh occasion,nativesof the "land o* cakes' 1 far and near &0" 0 e s' a The society is pr, "erous thny not only F°ve the truth of the axiom union ia Strength, hut that by a harmonious combi- of tbe faculties of their career in lifo ana rapid shewing that there i8 phi- Wel1 poetical beauty, W tae lausuage of tbe Man's 8 social —it connects 'c r At once uUoat vir*ue with his greatest bliss. And stro„g^n bright prospects to be blessed, Man, "fee the uiotive to assist the rest. The strength nerous vine, supported lives ;j b J this> as M-r*I^ilap,a8 isfrom th' embrace lie glVis ,ded al,iIedin^ilCCasion9' John Anderson, Esq-, ,„ ;~bair. Jis an°J' ^cretary, was called to tbe I /e entei'tiU0 j credit to the hospitality p as feg;,r n aved f^4?ok,en,°f in terms of much the Kl^'«Head the the wiVhleTn abundance8^' ,ai»alot"s a,lhed flaS8, "hilst the present. The ci? V^te 3Tt Ti'? placed u.ny tions; toasted tlJ6 ^eUveon, "hirty and heai^Q. with suitable prefa- of the Queen, which f was right loyally received with honours. Prince Albert was also given, and there was a bumper for the Prince of Wales. t 1 The Army and Navy was received with animated cheering. Mr, V^ilson, the Vice-chairman, very appropriately pro- posed the Newport and South Wales waledonian Society. Mr. Wilson, the secretary, in proposing the toast, re- marked that as one of the founders of the society, which he was happy to say admirably carried out its object, tend- ing, as it did, to produce good feeling and kindly regard between men of the same nation in the neighbourhood, when from Scotland far awa, and from them philanthropic sentiments towards all—(Cheers) it was gratifying to him to consider that association was looked upon as a bond of brotherhood and such was the estimation in which they were held, that the question was frequently put in distant parts of the kingdom—" Have yon ever been at the social dinner of the N ewport society ?" (Cheering.) I believe I may confidently say that there is no community of in- dividuls more remarkable for unanimi'y than the Scotch- men of South Wales. (Cheers.) With such results, the originators of the society must be gratified, and he very cordially toasted the Newport and South Wales Caledonian Society. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Connen toasted Scottish Literature, during which he paid a warm tribute to the ornaments of other days, and the eminent men who illumine the present. Air. Cuirie gave the next toast-The land we live in the land of our adoption —Mr. Currie remarked they ha no reason to regret the land they had selected. Scotchmen, when they changed their locality, reasonably did so with a view to better their codition, and those who took Newport all their choice, had no cause to regret their selection. (Re- peated cheers ) Mr. Annett proposed The Press—Mr. Harrison re- turned thanks. The pleasures of the evening were varied by songs, in which Mr. Annett took a prominent part. Mr. John Walker proposed—Prosperity to the Emerald Isle expatiating upon its character of genuine hospitality, alluding to its fertility, and giving the country honour for being the bir".h placj of orators, statesmen, and poets. Mr. Price, of Swansea gave—Success to the commercial, manufacturing, and agricultural interests of the country. He would not then inflict upon their memories an array of statistics worthy of a Chancellor o' the Exchequer—a gen- tleman usually very clever in getting up" such satisfac- tory st;.te nentr. (Laughter.) But he (Mr. Price) thought things were going on reasonably well. ° Mr. Barstow proposed—Civil and religious liberty ex- pressing it as his opinion that no nation on earth was more highly gifted with those great blessings than England. (ApilaaS!.) T ie speaker illustrated the advantages con- lerred upon Sardinia by the blessings spoken of in his his toast. (Cheers.) America was designated a free coun- try—Model Republic; but in free America men were bought and sold as animals of burden,—(Hear, hear )-and he (Mr. Barstow) would have no difficulty in preferring the blessings of the liberty of England, to the" freedom" of America. (Great cheering.) Mr. Wood, a commercial traveller, complimented the office bearers of the Caledonian Society, and cordially pro- posed their health. (Applause.) He was not very conver- sant with the machinery of the association, so far as its working was concerned. But he had had the pleasure of knowing that its dinners were %dmirablet-(Cbearin, )- and the good fellowship of its members everything that could be wished ;—(Loud cheers ;)—and if those gentlemen did their duty practically, as officers of the society, as well and liberally as they entertained their friends, they must be eminently successful indeed. (Much applause ) The entertainments of the Newpoit Caledonian Society were proverbial over the length and breadth of the laud. (Pro- longed cheers.) Mr. Wilson, the secretary, felt much obliged for the manner in which the compliment was paid, and the very gratifying spirit in which it was received. lie had, as he previously stated, been intimately connected with the Caledonian Society, for many years, and which had given such decided satisfaction to all classes of the society. As a proof, and a gratifying one, of the pleasure gentle- men :elt in regularly attending these aunual gatherings, he might mention the case of one gentleman who was in at endance, purposely to meet them that day, from Glas- gow. (Repeated cheers.) He (the Vice-chairman,) confi- dently trusted th t the Society would continue to gain the confidence and support of Scotchmen, from all parts of the kingdom. (Cheers.) Mr Ferguson, in giving the health of the Ladies, hoped that the smiles of the bonnie lasses might ever reward the faithful hearts of his countrymen. (Applause.) Mr. Roberts replied, in very gooll taste, on the part of the ladies. Mr. James Walker then toasted the Educational Institu- rs,of Scotland. He was assured that next to the duty, mf<? attachment, and respect they owed to, and JcheeTiS) i^ruetorai? si'chin- to all parts of the w >rkl°f and he ^aTsoTry' t^'tyS'the profound instructors who did so much good, and prepared men by educational acquirements, were but Boorlv oom- pensatod for their successful toil.: poorij? oom- Mr. Wilson called on the company to fill their glasses for a lumper toast, which lie would cordially give. He had the pleasuie of propo,ing-Health happiness, and prospe- rity to their worthy Chairman. He had had the pleasure of knowing him for upwards of twenty years and in that period he had not been known to evince a trait that was not praiseworthy, estimable, and exemplary. (Pio'on^ed cheers.) In every sense of the word he found him a per- fect gentleman. (Cheers.) He was struck with an obser- vation made by Mr Dowling, of the MERLIN, about two years ago Mr. V. said that for gracefulness of demeanour, dignity of manners, and fascination of address, he might ap ly iurnish a model for a society of the first georlemon ?T ~ls\<»'nd -the members of the Honae of Commons. i* °noers.) He (the secretary,) quite coincided with such a sentiment. He was euro they were all grateful to Mr. Anderson, for coming so far to preside at their social board. (Prolonged cheering followed the remarks of the Vice-chairman.) proposed the health of the Vice- -anTZ 1 1 ^'UnUl him l0n- ;>»d known him well the1' e bS' tne" lis ,'1;ali,ie' »f h" »»<' denrS™ H I lie ^pecled him (Cheers.) Without r,^ f S gonaemen around him, he had always the f ?1 ,"TPeCt /°r Mr- Wileoa as a true ^d sincere mend. (Lheers ) Mr. Harrison gave —The memory of Burns. (Cheers.) Mr. Ii ohnes pro pORed the health of members from a dis- tance, then assembled; hoping they would continue to favour them with their company in future years. iNIr. Irving proposed the health of the commercial gentle- men- -(CI)eers,)-tiiankin&, them also for their attendance that evening and hoping they would never have a cause, from any conduct of the society, to lessen their meed of respect for them, individually or collectively. (Much applause.) tlv the Vice-chairman,—Gentlemen, I propose to you the health of Mr. Hyndman, as a supporter of our agree- able institution It was gratifying to find Mr. Hyndman, by indomitable industry and perseverance, not only hold- ing a position of esteem and respectability amongst his fellow-townsmen, but elected to represent an linnor taut ward i,. the.Town Council of Newport,-and on first offering himself to tho electors. (Cheering) Air. Hyndman made a suitable reply, and concluded bv giving 1 rospenty to the town and trade of Newport • coupling with the toast, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mr Wreford replied- He believed he was the oldest commercial traveller on the road. He had known the Kiiii;)'s Head for thil'tv-two years, and he might conscien- Whon 1, yfi WASr ay9 proverbial for comfort, aoll n I?6! Mary was the waitress; sho still J .K g<'CKl heaUh-, aud so good looking, that her onthlva l fT a00'111-7 takea' la"gh-) He came monthly, ajd felt the enjoyment o: a warming-pan more thai, when he first came. (Laughter and cheers.) Mr. ilson proposed the good health of Mr. Barstow in reply* aUlmatlOQ J Barst™ eloquently S Several gentlemen sang appropriate songs, in good style, and after Auld l.mg syne," tbe company separated about the wee hour ayont the twelve.

NEWPORT RAGGED SCHOOLS. [TO THR EDITOR OF THE MERLTN AND SILURIAN.] "In faith and hope the world will disagree, Biit all mankind's concern is charity All must be false that thwart this one great end, And all of God that bless mankind, or mend I'&pe. SIR,- You are of course fully aware that a certain lo- cality in this town h is baen, for many years past, notorious for every thing vicious- I allude to Friais Fields. Parents resident there, guilty of the most degrading habits, place before their tender offspring demoralising and body aud soul destroying examples, training them up as pickpockets and burglars. Strange, however, to say, this wretched state of hings has been permitted to exist until vu inn the last two years, without any one attempting to aim at the root of so monstrous an evil. a dee'D-seatpJ1? a«k' a remedy be found for such given. Let th?* MI" Tlle answor is easily and speedily live (?) in tbe <leu al'ln |I8iUt wretched beings who and placed where th i ^orcad from their homes, God—iu principles of 1?'^ 1° ^)rougi't up in the fear of S'plc't0 "f- Some two years since a poor, but philanthropic man-I allude to James Jones, the master of the Ragged School- aci uated by the noble feeling of rescuing these much-to-be- pkied children from destruction, with a self-devotion and self-sacrifice which do him great credit, commenced the arduous task of opening a ragged school in this spot. This he accomplished at a cost to himself of five pounds, and to the landlord of the room, Mr. George Williams (who as- sisted in a most liberal and praiseworthy manner in carry- ing out the purposes of the school) of about fifteen pounds in fitting up the room. The room prepared, Jones had to seek the children, from door to door, and almost compel the parents to send their children, and where he could not succeed in this, he has carried them thither himself, and abont^'Y" 1° *;beir parents, pei forming acts of tenderness, utterly^arejygg m"era!^e I'aients had shown themselves I ro.aParents of those children who were too poor to pay, averaged for 11"°/ ,ie amount from those who could out of which he had to f £ ear'f:ve shillings per wiek, bes'des other expenses if If s,1llIllng9 Per for rent, shillings per wek For the las year he has averaed £ r,»t. Upon thi. self in decency and respectability,b,lln; i 1 affcpr ta]rin<y end of the first year he found, alter taking into account the voluntarv sub- csriptions With w hich he had been favoured, that be had nothing in hand with which to start afresh. But nothing daunted, and placing his trust in God, he perRevere:1.. Since the opening of the school he has had under his care and tuition no less than four hundred and fifty chil- dren, almost exclusively from the locality to which I have before alluded. Now, when a humane and Christian public reflect that into the minds of these children all the moral principles of social life have been instilled, based upon the foundation of Holy Writ, that a vast number of those who frequented the wharfs for pelf have been kept from gaol, to say nothing of the immense saving to the borough, in costs, for prosecutions, I feel satisfied that hearty and liberal sup- port will henceforth be given to this most valuab'e school. The week-day time devoted by Mr Jones is six hours- and-a-half, and two hours on Sundays, when the parents and o hers have an opportunity to attend. The Scriptures are read, and an exhortation given by some one of the local ministers, who gratuitously labour in this good cause. Hoping this may catch the eye of the benevolent, and that ample funds may be supplied, for not only carrying on, but eulargiug James Jones's sphere of philanthropby and usefulness, I am, Sir, &c Newport, Jan. 7th, 1857. HUMANITAS.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE MERLIN AND SILURIAN.] SIR,—There is a class of men so intolerant in 'heir reli- gious opinions, which, to all appearance, possess the strongest attachment to their own creed, and, at the same time, stronger hatreds and jealousies to those of others. Thisspirithasbejn dominant in England since the Reforma- tion and although the world be ever so rapid in her tran- sition, from age to age, Religious Bigotry has not forgotten to carry her household gods along with her. But the Tole- ration Act has been the Englishman's stronghold and the feelings of tving George the Third,when he declared he would preserve it inviolable, is unchanged by many with- out reasoning. Still, it is an old proverb that zeal in a good cause is commendable but how often is it carried too tar, in the heat of debate or controversy ? There appeared in the Slur 01 Gtvtnt, lately, a lecture to the Protestants of Swansea., from the pen of one signing himself Sen- tinel," on the occasion of their paying respect to the me- mory and moral worth of a deceased Catholic Priest, which has been treated, I think, in some respects, by another correspondent, under the cognomen of "Taliosin," deservingly. Two letters, one from each writer, appeared in the last week's 81')1' one headed Christianity as it should be," and the other Controversy and liberty but neither of them appears scriptural in its views, or at all conducive to the edification of Christians, of families, or of public assemblies. How elevating to the feeling; of a godly man when he sees that important passage of scrip- ture verified, though differing in their creed-" See how these Christians love one another." These are the charac- teristics of the Church of Christ, and every section that constitutes that church—old, young, rich, and poor—are all one in Christ. And to that Church we may trace the footsteps of the widow and the fatherless there, the stranger in a strange land has dried his tears and there those of the penitent have been loosened into gracious showers. There the child has received an early foretaste of the green pastures and still waters of pietv there the aged have been tiught confidence against life or death and there the darkness of the depressed spirit has been raised and away like a cloud on the viewless tongue of the morning wind. And these are the effects of religion, properly so cal ed This is something like Christianity, as it should be, is, and ever will be and here I need not re- mind either" ScJntinel" or "Taliesin." that the exami- nation and correction of faults should begin at home. The essence of the Law and Prophets lies in doing to others as we would have others do to us. Following fully and de- votedly external forms of faith and worship,is not all that is required the heart must, at the same time, be known by its fruits it is only the good worker th:tt shall enter the heavenly kingdom. These truths and precepts, acted upon, will become a rock of absolute safety. Yours, truly, Blaenavon, Jan. 6th, 1837. SAMUEL DEAKIN.

-0 [TO THE EDITOR OF THE M EH LIN AND SILURIAN.] SIR,—On Tuesday a pugilistic match was to have taken place in this neighbourhood, between two of the colliers, for 9,5 a-side, but owing to one of them (so it is rumoured) not being able to find the sum required, the affair did not come off, and the inhabitants were spared the annoy ince of having such a disgraceful exhibition in their neighb >ur- hood carried out. It is th duty (or at least it should be) of all employers to discard such persons as it is anything but creditable to employ men of su ;h depraved taste. Yours, respectfully, Risca, Jan. 15th, 1857. AN INHABITANT.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE MERLIN AND SILURIAN ] SIR,—It having been determined by the Board of Trade that the present situation of Her Majesty's Custom House is inconvenient for the purposes required, as well for the masters of vessels frequenting the port, as also for the officers who have to attend to Customs duties, and that a more central spot be selected, on which to build another, alloW" »»« to euggost ifaat inasmuch as tlie trade or our porfc is raJJidly extending, and the town beinpr greatly improved in its recent buildings, such a Custom House be erected as shall combine the useful with the ornamental. Now that so great a desideratum has heen agreed to by th a R-ard, | it behoves all patties interested to use every effort in re- curing as handsome a building a^ possible. In connexion with the above, if erected in Great ock-street, I would alto suggest a branch Post- office somewhere near it. I am, Sir, your obedient servant Newport, Jan. 15th, 1857. PROGRESS.

ABERGAVENNY. TUESDAY'S MATLICET. Co..id.ig the season of the year we had a tolerably good supply of stock, as well as t poultry and vegetables. Fat beasts were worth 6,1., and sheep 6(1. per lb. (to sink the offal), fat pigs, L s. 6d rer score geese, 7.1., turkeys, 81., fresh butter, Is. 41L, and salt (htto, Is 2,1. per lb.; ducks, 4s 6tl. to 5s., and lowls, 2s. 3 1. to 3s. 3,1. per couple. Wheat, 40s., barley, 30s oatrj, 17s. 61., peas, 28s., and potatoes from 9s. to to lis. per sack. Beef and mutton 7;d., pork 8,1, and veal 7d. per lb. Flour, 9s. 4d. per bushel the 41b. loaf 61d. Th" quotation of wheat this week is 59s. 6d. and barley, 478 6,I. the imperial quarter. A TOKEN OF RESPECT.—ON the 19th ult., at a meet- ing held by the farmers and the inhabitants generally, in the parish of Llanvethrine, it was proposed by Mr. fm Watkins, of Vv'ern-y Cwm faim, and seconded by Mr. James Stratchen,{farmer, and carried-" That, this meeting being desirous of testifying, in some manner, their appre- ciation of the obliging, attentive and energetic services of Mr. Edward Wheeldon, superintendent of the county constabulary, since his appointment to that office, propose to present him with some mark of (steem for his ser- vices and that such object would be best attained by entering into a subscription for the purpose of present- ing him with a watch or other article." A subscription list was immediately set on foot, and the sum of £6 was in a short period raised. The subscription list will be left in the hands of Mr. Watkins, of the abovenamed parish for a few days, when it will be closed, and the proceeds applied to the purchase of such an article for presentation as may be decided upon. For a small parish, such as Llanvethrine, it appears to us that the subscription is very handsome. GLEAT ASSEMBLY-ROOM, SWAN HOTEL, ABERGA- VENNY.—During last week, this large room was the scene of general attraction, in e msequonce of the arrival and exhibition of Messrs. Cross and Hamilton's extensive panorama, representing the various views of the battles in the Crimea the views of the Wye and its banks, which, in the opinion of any persons acquainted with this splen- did river, must be deemed admirably correct. The views of the trip to Australia, and its gold diggings, caused much applause from an over-crowded and resp ctable au- dience. We trust, as this exhibition will not remain in this town but a short time, that it will be liberally sup- ported, and it is generally admitted that great credit is due to the artist. Two hours are devoted to explain the representations ANOTHER MOVE IN THE POST-OFFICE. Mr. Biggles- ton, grocer and baker, Cross-street, Abergaveuny, has been appointed post-master of this town, and entered upon his duties as such on Sunday last. This is the third appointment since Mrs. Price tendered her resignation.

BRYNMAWR. ROBBERY BY A SERVANT GIRL-On Friday last, a young woman, name 1 Ann John, was app'eh ud"d by Con- stable Thomas Williams, on the charge of stealing her master's writing desk. containing the sum of X16. The desk was found thrown over a wall, into an adjoining field, with all its content, except the money but the greater part of the cash has since been found for it appears that she gave a small packet to a neighbour of her master, to whom she said she ;!aVe it in order to keep it safely for her and when the robbery was made known, Mr. Wal'ers, to whom she had given the packet, sent for Mr. Richards, and when it "as opened, it was found to contain XII 3,. Upwards of X2 were, by her own confession, afterwards found by the constables, in a field near Beaufort, but the full amount has not yet been discovered. Prisoner was taken, on Mon- day last, before the Crickhowell Bench of Magistrates, and was fully committed to take her trial at the ensuing Assizes at Brecon. FORESTERS' SUPPER.-On Wednesdav evening, the 7th ins'act, a supper of the members of the Court of Foreslers, was held "t the Assembly-room, Alma Inn, when about 85 brothers and friends sat down. On the removal of the cioih, the chairman, after disposing of the usual loyal toasts, gave with suitable remarks, The Ancient Order of Foresters," Success to Court Alma," Visiting Friends," &c., &e., wh eh were ably and suitally respon led to by the oher brothers. When the company separated, they expressed themselves very much gratified. The Court, though but recently established, is, we are happy to state, in a very flourishing condition.

LLANTARNAM. SUNDAY SCHOOL. On Thursday, the Stli ins'ant, tea was given to the Sunday School of Uantarnam Church. The caildren "ere examined by the Rev. David Davis and he Rev H Edwards, and repe ated several chanters from the Bible, and other appropriate pieces and hymns. After tea, the Rev. David Davis delivered a suitable, address, as did also the Rev. Howcll Ed,ards. Rewards were then given to the children, and the proceedings were concluded by the singing of the Doxology.

PONTYPOOL. COUNTY COURT, TOWN-HALL.—THURSDAY. Joseph Davis sued David Williams for 5s., the value of a load of coal. David Williams's wife, who appeared ] for her husband, at first denied having had the coal; but i when his Honour told her if she persisted in saying she t had not had the coal, a witness to prove she had it would J have to be fetched from some distance at her expense, she admitted the debt, to the great merriment of the auditors. John Daley v. George Wakely.—Mr. Daley, a surgeon and apothecary, in Pojitypool, sued George Wakely for f,2 2s. j for attendance and medicine render, d to his daugbt(,r. -iMr. Greenway, who appeared for the defence, brought witnesses to prove that the amount was an over- charge, as George Wakley's daughter had not been attended by Mr. Daley as often as he swore nor had she received as much medicine as Mr. Daley bad charged for.—Ilis Honour considered Mr. Daley hAd not proved his case, and said that 17s. would be a sufficient remu- neration. After his Honour had delivered judgment, Mr. Green- way said it was now a question for consi leration whether the case should not be carried into another court- whether Mr. Daley should not be prosecuted for perjury. His Honour said Mr. Greenway could prosecute for per- jury, if he chose. Cox v. Wynn.—Defendant was committed for twenty days, for non-appearanee. Mr. Greenway for plaintiff. John Edwards, an insolvent,appeared as a petitioner for protection. He was supported by Mr. Greenway. There were 213 cases entered, 66 of which were settled; 148 thus remaining for trial. They were generally for very small sums, and altogether devoid of public interest.

RHYMNEY. CHAPEL PANIC.—Another of those miserable exhibi- tions of fright and pusillanimity, of which we recently had so frightful an example in the Spurgeon case, took place hare, at Moriah Chapel, on Mon 'ay night, and though fortunately we have no loss of life or limb to record on this occasion, several injuries and great damage to property have been sustained. It appears that a con- cert was to have been held in this neat but rather fragile interior, on the abovenamed evening, and as the admission was free (a very censurable practice), there is no wonder that a building capable of seating about 1400, was, at the appointed time, found to contain above 2000 persons. There they were densely packed, long before the time of performance. Suddenly a slight cracking was heard, on which several young men jumped from the galleries to the platform, and this was the signal for a general rush. Men insanely attempted to jump through tha highest windows—people crowded to the staircases. The lower ranges of windows were entirely broken up, and the peo- ple poured through them into the area. Even here the alarm did not cease, they climbed frantically over the enclosure, wounding their own minister in their flight, though but slightly. With all this, with the exception of a few fainting fits, and a few bruises, we hear of no other accident, fortunately. Now, really, let folks apply Mr. Spurgeon's indignant question to themselves—Are they so afraid of the next world, that they must kill one another in their haste to avoid a glimpse of it ?

CRICKHOWELL. PETTY SESSIONS.—JANUARY 9. Before the Rev. 11. \V. P. Davies, and M. Roberts, Esq. Two OF A TRADE SELDOM AGREE.—John Munday, a p irish-constable, residing" t Brynmawr, charged Llewellyn powell,a constblof the parish of Llangynnider, with obstructing him while in the execution of his duty. -John Munday, on being sworn, stated that he was sent by Supt. Jeremiah, of Brynmawr, to watch the public houses in the parish of Llangynnider. While he was going round the public-houses, he came in contact with the defendant, who abused him, and called him a swindler, because he came out of his own parish and called upon the mob to give "him a couple," which they did, as he was leaving the place. The complainant was closely cross-examined by Mr. Davies, in order to show that he was in liquor at the time.—H. Jenkins, landlord of the Ancient Briton, was called to prove that he was sober at the time. A constable, named John Williams, who was with Powell on the occasion, stated that Munday was drunk, and not able to speak, stand, or walk," and denied Monday's statement in toto —Mrs. Ann Hill, a publican's wife, swore positively that he was quite drunk, and that he abused her —Munday was recal'ed by the Bench, and swore that he tasted only three glasses of beer the whole day.— The Chairman said that he was de- termined to adjourn the case, in order to make a strict inquiry into the case as it was quite plain that one of them had committed a gross perjury, and that the magis* tra es are resolved to send the party offending to the sessions. The worthy Chairman gave them a sharp lec- ture, and it is to be hoped that others will take warning. Two cases of assault were settled, and some parish affairs were transacted.

LLANELLY. FOWL STEALING.—On Monday night last, some valuable fowls, the property of Mr. Thomas Jones, the parish clerk of LI .nelly chur h, were stolen from the premises. Mr. Jones followed the thieves with a lantern (rather a singu- lar way to catch a thief), thus affording them an excel- lent oppoi t inity to escape. ACCIDENT.—On Monday last, a man named David Davies, who is employed is A chaff-cutter at the Company's premises, Clydach, had his hand drawn in to the rollers. He was engaged as usual in feeding the machine with a pair of gloves on, and the rollers unfortunately caught the glove, and a part of the hand was drawn in. Mr. Davies, the Forge agent, who happened to be near, heard the sufferer's cries, ran in, and placed an iron bar in the iVhee], Xt was a Juokjr thing that Xlivifls was at or the arm would have been drawn in. Mr. Tuckett, surgeon of the works, was speedily in attendance, and the poor fellows hand was amputated.

CARDIFF. Loss OF A SCHOONER.—On the 21st of November last, a fine schooner named the Invoice left Cardiff for Genoa, wtfh a cargo of 130 tons of bar iron, sinep. which time no tllhngs have been received of her. Several pieces of wreck have recently been washed ashore on the coast of Somerset, and since then some papers have been picked up at W atehet belonging to the Invoice, of Ply- mouth, freighted with iron. She had on board a crew of nine hands, all of whom, it is feared, have been lost, as parts of the boats have been found. Masts, sails, and chests, have been picked up at Minehead, Listock, and along the coast pieces of wreck have been washed ashore. The Invoice was the property of Mr. Evans, harbour- master of Plymouth. C INGREGATTONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH WALES.— A general meeting of the members of this association was held on Wednesday last, at the Charles-street Congrega- tional chapel Cardiff, On Tuesday evening a very able discourse was delivered by the Rev. Willogan, of Car- marthen, on Christ, the Head of His Church." On Wednesday forenoon a conference of ministers was held, at which the Rev. R. Hancock, of Llanidly, read a paper on The place assigned to the death of Christ in apostolic teaching," which was distinguished by great research, and close r asoniug. A very general wish was expressed that it might be published. In the afternoon a devotional meeting was held, at which the Rev. J. W. Ford, of Gower, introduced the subject of "Sentimental Religion," on which he was followed by other ministers present. In the evening an eloquent discourse, on Public Worship." was delivered by the Rev. Charles Short, M.A. of Swansea. The congregations present at the various services were not so large as we believe they would have beeu if greater pul> lirity had been given to the meeting. THE INCOME TAX.—It will be found by a notice in our advertising columns, that the Mayor of Cardiff has con- vened a public meeting on the subject of the reduction of this impost for Wednesday evening next THE WESLKYAN Missiovs.k public meeting of the Cardiff Wesleyan Missionary Society was held on Wed- nesday evening last, at Wesley Chapel, Charles-street. S. D Jenkins, Esq., Mayor, took the chair, and several addresses of great ability were delivered by the deputation from the Parent Society, and several ministers and gentle- men- The collections amounted to Els. MR. FITZGKKALD'S ENTERTAINMENTS.—The patronage of the Mayor brought Mr. Fitzgerald a bumper on Tuesday evening, the Assembly Room being completely tided, and his comic representations passed off well. THE CHRISTIAN YOUNG MENS' ASSOCIATION On Tuesday evening a lecture was delivered by G. Edward Lane, Esq., of Plymouth, on Crowds and their analysis, or striking passages in the worl i's history," and on Friday evening on "Scott, Wellington, and Miss N ightillgale." The attendance W.t" limite.l by the state of the weather, but those who had sufficient courage to b'ave the storm, wore richly rewarded for their enterprise by the style and matter of the talented lecturer. THE ANCIENT ORDER oy FORESTERS.-Orl Monday se'nnight, a Court of this ancient Order, entitled The Prince of Wales," was opened at the Puke of Cornwall Inn, Hayes, Cardiff, by Grand Ranger Brookman, of the Bristol District, when several new members were ad- mitted and Mr. W. Lewis, of Smith-street, was nomi- nated to the high office of Grand Ranger of this new Court. Many memb ra of other Courts assisted in the proceedings, which were conducted according to the torms prescribed by the laws of the Order. Tbe court- room, recently enlarged, wat handsomely decorated and comfor'ably fitted up by mine host Nolan, whose choice wines and spiriis, and constani attention to the comforts of his gues s, deserves the encouragement he receives. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday night,Frederick Mihs, miner at Cyfarthfa Works fell through the trap opening of a cellar in front of the Carnarvon Castle beer-house, Char- lotte street, in consequence of the grating not having b.'en properly placed he was removed to the Castle In.i where it was found that his leg was severely injured; having been attended to by Sir. Pridham tie was removed I to tile Infirmary where he still remains. THE SECOND CHEAP CONCERT. The second of the series of Concerts for the people," conducted by Mr. G. F. avies, came off on Monday evening, in the assembiy- room, at the Town-hall, and although the spacious s iloon was not so densely crowded as on the first occasion, the a teu sance was large and highly respectable. The cipal share in the performances devolved, as pre^'ously, upon 'he Saxe-horne Band of Messrs Batcbeùr, and they acquitted themseLves quite as ably—espf^11? in the quick March Far, far upon the Sea," anti the Camero- nian Quadrilles. Messrs. Macrono and R. Lewis agaiu favoured the audience with a piano-foite and fla.:e duett, and Messrs. Marks and Macrone were very successful in a duett on the piano-forte. r" • Davis, besides his concert performances vvith the band, gave on his favourite instrument the pedal harp a fantasia on Irish Airs which was warmly applauded, and brought down a general sucore. Miss Harnson, a young lady from Neatli-a soprano singer-wts very favoui ablf received, and two of her songs Bellini s "Do not mingle," and "I'll be no submissive^ wife"—were encored. COATS S.CULEN.-On Saturday a blue pilot cloth monkey 'cket was stolen from No. 58, Mary Ann-street -On luursday morning a coat was stolen from the shop-door of Mr. Gibbon, outfitter, in Bute-street by a man, who ran Hvay and got cle r off, but dropped the coat, which was secured by Mr. D. Harris builder, who had seen the thief, ind pursued him.-Ou Wednesday, another coat was stoleo from the shop-door of Mr. Sauders, in the Hayes. WATCH STOLEN.—On Monday, a silver watch and chain, and a silk necktie were- s,,ol,-n from a seaman, named John Powell, while in a house of ill-fame, in Whitmore-lane. BACON STOLEN —On Monday evening a piece of bacon, weighing a^out 301bs., was stolen from the shop of Mrs Bradley, No. 3, Patrick street. POLICE COURT—MONDAY. (Before the Mayor and Ex-Mayor.) James Cue, for drunk and disorderly conduct, was fined 5s. DISORDERLY IlousEs.-W m. Thomas, of the Farmers' Arms, was charged with allowing bad characters in his house on Saturday night last. It appeared that P.C. Sheppard visited the house, and found seven prostitutes, and a fiddler playing for their amusement. Defendant, having been previously cautioned by Superintendent Stockdale, was fined £5 and costs. THE ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE. Daniel Regan was charged with cutting his wife's throat, and his own, on the afternoon of Monday week. The wife deposed that she had been assisting her husband at his work (a tailor), and about three o'clock on the day in question, he asked her to come and sit by him on the bed, which she refused. She went to sit by the fire, when he came and sat by her side. Whilst there, he said This ig to be our last night together," as she intended to put him in gaol. She said she did not; and he asked put him in gaol. She said she did not; and be asked her to promise him that she would not, which she did. He then put his arm around her neck and kissed h- r, and immediately after cut her throat t vice. In putting her hand to protect herself, she bad also had her fingers cut. She ran away to the doctor. A woman who had been attracted by the screams of the wounded woman, gave corroborative evidence.—P.C. Price happened to spe Mrs. Regan in the street, and hastened to her. When he went up-stairs, he found her husband on the bed, resting his head upon his two hands, bleeding profusely from the throat, and a knife lying by the fire-place.— Dr. Paine stated that he had dressed the wounds the cuts in the woman's throat were not dangerous, but that in the prisoner's throat was dangerous.—This concluded the case.— The prisoner, in reply, said, I suppose it was some drink I had the day before, that made me do it.- He was then committed for trial at the next assizes.— The prisoner looked vacantly round the Court, and evi- den ly was of unsound mind. Four men, for being drunk, were fined 5s. each and Sarah Ann Violet was sent to gaol for one month, for being found drunk in Bute-street on Saturday last. Hugh Purcell and Charles Currey were charged with fighting at the South Wales Railway Station oaSa urday last.-Currey was fined s. and costs, and Purcell was dismissed. WEDNESDAY. Before the Mayor, Ex-Mayor, W. D. Bushell, Esq., and G. Insole, Esq. CONCEALMENT OF BIRTH. Ann Miles was charged with the concealment of the hi th of a female chi d, on Saturday last. The principal facts of the case will be found in the report of the coroner's inquest, which appears in another column but in addition, it was stated that the prisoner had only been for six weeks in the service of Mr. Grierson, and that suspicions had been entertained that she was in the family-way. in consequence of which she was under no- tice to leave at the month's end. It was the impression of the inmates that she would be COt, fined before that time. She was observed to go the water-closet in the garden, and remain there about twenty minutes shortly after, Mrs. Grierson desired her to bring some clothes up stairs, when she observed that she was very weak, and apparently disturbed in mind, an,1 in consequence of what had been th"s observed, information was given to the police. R. J. Paine, Esq., surgeon, described the state of th? clothes of the pii-oner, when 1 e -aw her .it Mr. Grierson's, and said tha; he had no doubt but that she had recently been delivered of a child. P.C. Wines repeated the evidence he had given at the inquest, as to the discovery of the body of a child in the p,ivy in the garden, at Mr. Grierson's residence, at Cambria-place. Mr. Grierson gave the prisoner an excellent character, Mr. Ensor addressed the Bench for the defence, con- tending that the charge of concealment was not borne out by the evidence, and that the birth had taken place under circumstances of an accidental character. After a lengthened hearing, the prisoner was fully committed for trial at the next assizes, but bail was taken for her appearance, in two sureties of £ 10 each. The prisoner was deeply affected by her position, and much sympathy was evinced in court for the aged mother, who sat beside her unfortunate daughter weeping bitterly. C'HAROB or ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Ann XJICWCLIYN was charged with attempting suicide, by taking a quantity of laudanum, but it was proved that she had been in the habit of taking the drug for several years, and the case was dismissed. Joseph Kelly was charged with travelling in a carriage on the South Wales Railway, without a ticket.—Mr. Compton, station-master, proved the charge.—Fined 20s. and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment. John Wilcox was charged with having absconded from his employers, Messrs. Batchelor Brothers, ship-builders. -Prisotier, being an apprentice, said he was 24 years of age, and was married, and that, his wages were not suffi- cient to keep himself and family. He had made up his mind not to work any more for Messrs. Batchelor at the wages he bad been receiving, lIs. per week.-The parties were therefore allowed to Eettle the matter out of Court. John Harvey, a sailor, was charged with having attempted to rob the sho,) of Messrs Quelch and Parsons, out fitters.-IL appeared th tt prisoner went into the shop with other persons, and ordered a pilot jacket; while it was being produced, a waistcoat, which was lying upon the counter, was missed.—Nothing was found upon the prisoner, therefore he was discharged. Mary Ginnell, an unfortunate, was charged with robbing Thomas Burn of half-a-crown.—The complain- ant was the cause of his own loss, by his imprudence, therefore the case was dismissed. Jane Jo ies, another unfortunate, was charged with using indecent language in the public streets.-Dis- charged, with a caution. Henry Dig,7,3, a Prussian, was bound over to keep the peace towards Mr. Tom Baron, merchant, Bute Docks.

MAESTEG. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHAPEL. -Four persons in con- nexion wi h the above chapel were recently baptised in the Llynvi river, by the Rev. J. P. Williams, and on Sun- day last another young woman was baptised at the same place, by the same miuister. The society at this chapel is, we understand, in a very flourishing condition, under the influential ministry of their worthy pastor. The Setb- bath schooi in 1835 did not exceed 40 in number but at present it exceeds 150. It appears likely that before the close of the preseut year the uumber will exceed 200, and that the handsome chapel lately erected, will be too small to contain the congregation, which weekly continues to in- crease.

MERTHYR. LOC VL BOARD OF HEALTH. The usual meeting of the Board was held on Thursday last. Present Messrs. R. T. Crawshay, (thairman) A. Hill, G. Overton, T. Bryant, D Rosser, J. Jones, L. Lewis, and E. Purchase. The business of the Board was for the most part unim- portant The surveyor reported that several of the streets required channelling an t m icadamizing, but Afr. Rosser and Mr. Purchase cendetnned tho doing of the work piece meal,—the better way would be to commence at one point and go through with it. Mr. Hill suggested that no order be now given for new work, and that the surveyor report to the Board at their next meeting all the work equired to be done throughout the town, and then the Board would decide which should be done first, aud then second, and so on in rotation until all is (lone. Notices were served upon the owners of property in Wilson's-courr, George-town, and Berry-street, Dowiais, to repair under the 69th section of the Act. Two parties sent in offers to receive the ashes, &c., of the town, if delivered upon their land Mr. Lewis Jen- kins Y ynysow, n farm, two miles below Troederhiew, and Mr. Howell Williams, Pontydinen, close to the tunnel, on the Aberdare side of the Yala of Neath Railway. The Board deferred their answers to these parties till after the J next meeting. Three tenaers were sent in for the supply of gas ]aLnPs, but the Bo ird thought that before a contract were entered iuto, the better way would be to send for one »»»Patera • the lamps in present use in the town beiog too con- fined, aud cons quently liable to br<k' There were also three tenders for the supply of »tfiies for channelling a d kerbs fromMessrs. George Morgan, Edwin Hyde, and Hutchinson. The Board refued to entertain Mr Hut- chinson's tender after what baa transpired respecting the wall round the old buri»' £ r°urK'. ^Mr. Hyde's tender was somewhat lower th»» -Morgan's, and it was accepted. Mr. William Pr'c0> Brecon, the contractor for making the -road, attended to complain that the Board. tbr^u? their surveyor had altered tiie terms of the contr.t°x y Bering the line of road, whereby he had more«»r loremove. The surveyor denied this, and said the w°Jf 'nf, P. Pfepared by Mr. John Lewis was not corcect. ir i nee said he had applied to Mr. Arthur O. Davies, fnt hat gentleman had told he was doing more work than ne ougut, and that he had better apply to the Board at oiiC) It was ordered that the surveyor meet Mr. Davies and Mr. Price, and settle the question. A letter was read from Mr. Kennard, asking for an ex- planation why his tender for building Pontryrhun bridge was not accepted, the tender for building it according to the plan he had sent in, being the lowest. Also to be furnished with the name of the engineer to the Board as he percived by the MERLIN neswpaper but the bridge was deemed of insufficient strength. The letter set forth the strength of the girders, which were far exceeding the weight that wouldbe required forth is bridge. The surveyor said that it was not only that Mr. Ken- nard's bridge would not be so strong as the one according to their plan, but the parapets were not considered high enough. Mr. Hill moved that Mr. Kennard be written to ac- knowledging the receipt of his letter, and that the sur- veyor's name be also sent, with the intimation that the Board had requested the surveyor to hold no corres- pondence with him in reference to the subject. The Board then adjourned,

GLAiiOiiGA.NSHIiiE ADJOUiiNED QUARTER SESSIONS. The Quirter Sessions, adjourned from Cardiff, on Wed- nesday, last week, were resumed at Swansea on Friday. The business was conducted in two courts, the presiding magis ratls being Heury Thomas, Eq" Chairman, and Henry A.Bruce, Eq, Vice-Chairman. The Chair nar, in his ad Iress to tIe Grand Jury, ob- served that the cases were uot such as called for any par- ticular remarks from him. He then adverted "to the increase in the country of cert.du kinds (f crime. To whatever other C ILIS -,i that increase might be attributed, there was little doubt that the ticket of leave system had its influence in contributing to it. Tbe learned chairman then entered at considerable length, into the conditions under which the leave was granted, and from them showed t'ltlt they weie not such a. in licate 1 the reform of the criminal, or that he c mid saf ly be trusted abroad ir society. The chairman concluded his observations on th< subject, by stating that its importance was such as tc demand the early attent' -t of tho Legislature.

TRIALS. David Bowen" pleaded guilty to a charge of stealin, a sheep, at Cheriton, the property of Mr. John Gordon, on the 14th of October last. He also pleaded guilty to ø charge of ste ding a sheep from Mr. John B..van, of Cheriton, on the 1st November last Eenteace, four years penal servitude, for each offence, tho last to extend over same period. THE CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT AGAINST DAVIT. DAVIES.—David Davies, accountant, was charged witl embezzling monies, the property of his employer, Mr. Michael John Michael, merchant, S .vansea, namely jS22 10* on the lltli July last, a: d two other sums on the 15th July and 8ili of August last respectively. The tria' excited gl'e.tt interest, and during the proceedings the court was crowded. The sccused, uho had been out on bail, surrendered himself and plea led not guilty. Counse for the prosecution, Mr Allen; attorney Mr. D. David Counsel for toe defence, AJr. Bo.ven attorney, Air, Tripp. Mr. Allen, after opening the case, called a num, her of witnesses, from whose testimony it appeared thai the alleged embezzlement consisted of sums of money which the prisoner was said to have received on account of his employer, but for which Le had not accounted.— Mr. Bowen, after addressing the jury for the defence, called several witnesses, who gave the prisoner an unex ceptionable The verdict, Not guilty," wa received with applause LEAD STEALING —-Edmund Burke and Eiizabeth Burke, his wife, marine store dealers, were charged with having feloniously received 7 lbs. weight of lead, of the value of Is. the property of Mr. Benjamin Coito, on the 12di of October last —Not guilty. STEALING EARING APPARKL.—Jane Williams wa& charged with stealing blankets and other articles from her l 'dgings. The prisoner pleaded guilty. One month's imprisonmi nt. There was also another charge against the prisoner for stealing a saw from Alfred John-Taylor. Th" prisoaer pleaded guilty to this charto also. Sentence- two months' imprisonment. No TRUE BILLS-Agaiu,t John Sherring, charged win: stealing from his lodgings certain articles, the property c1 William Davies agaiu*t P itrick t rennau and llez kif-.t. Wa'.kins, for stealing metal, the proper^of .-t i)ip Vau.-ha- Swansea and Thomas 13arbei-,fur fjloaiously receiving t. c same. ASSAULTING A BAILIFF.—Henry Davies vras ebtrg- with maliciously wounding John D ivies, a bailiff, st Swansea, with a poker-—The prosecutor was ia theexc bon of his dutv when D:tvies attacked him, after Ie words had passed between th m, and inflicted a woun<* his head Evideuce having been given of the fact of assault, Mr. Griffiths deposed to the nature of the —the prosecutot having come to his shoj. in Oxford t. It was possible that the wound may have resulted fr, fall against a kerbstone.—The jury returned a verd Not Guilty. William Lloyd, blacksmith, was ch-trged with steali .5; a coat, ot the value ot 17s. the property of Mr Samue'' 'Vlr Phipps, clothier, tiigh-st-eet, in this town, on the December list. The offence was clearly proved. The prisoner, who w is undefended, made a I tog and rartibli- statement to the effect '.l a', he had pmchased the coat II some sailors.— S ntenced to 1."0 mUlltrl" im;uisonmei. with hard labour.—Counsel for prosecuri.m, Mr. Josiaii l ees attorney, Mr. John Jones. STEALING WKARING API*\KF,L. — Willixm Boo H, charged with stealing a fl ninel s-hir', value (j-, the prope' ',j' of William Mopkin, at Liang-,d ke als (or b, eaki into the dwelln house of Anne Rich irds and steali articles of wearing apparel, lie property of the said Richards, at Swansea was sentenced to three mont irr.prisonmei t—tae fi-.st three da-.s in each month solitary confinement. John Henry Kober>s, draper, well known in Birm- ha n, Bristol, and the i\or h ol Engl .rid, ->s a notorii thief and pickoocke', charged wi> h stealing one g .mv, watch <md other articles, valued at £ i.>, the prop rty Miss Louisa tv ins, at Hri. gend, on the 2ith OctoLc, 1856, was sentenced to three months'im;>iisonment hard labour. Henry Miller, Henry Smith, and > illiam Holdti, w charged with stealing three lo .ves of bread, value d at the property of Thomas viithvard, at Bridgend, on 2nd Dec., 1856, and sentenced to two months' J; c" labour each. Iary Davies, (ha g,d w th srealing £3 18s from Cor- nelius Pritchard, Swansea, was found guilty. Senter>c? -tour years' penal servitude, a previous conviction ttai :.Jg- been proved. This concluded th", business of the Sessions.

SHIPMENTS OF HEMATITE ORE, FOR THE YE Is. 1856, FROM THE PoitT OF BAltKOW. SHIPPERS. TONS Schneider, Harvey and Co 2 14.00C Harrison, Ainslie and Co 110,00 Rawlinson and Co 39 00'' G. Asliburner 30*(X) C. S. Kennedy 23*"Or Fell and Co 16 00. Whenston Mining Co 13,OO' Brogden and Co 8,00V Total 443,00

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH LONDON COR MARKET.—FRIDAY. English wheat a slow sale, at Monday's rates. L Forcign not much done; prices easier. Flour quiet, not lower. Barley sells readily; prime rather higl Oats more freely dealt in, and bring fully Monday's tenn Few buyers of beans ami peas prices easier. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.—FRIDA: Beasts, 832 cows, 121; sheep aud lambs, 2831; calve*. 214 pigs, 120. ARRIVALS.—(Holland).—Beasts, 80; sheep, 2It» calves, 156; (Norfolk and Suffolk), beasts, 450. Beef, 3s. lOd. to 4s. 4d mutton, 4s. 6J. to 5s. ti veal, 5s. to 6s. pork, 4s. 2 i. to 5s. LIVERPOOL CORX MARKET.—FRIDAY. Market exceedingly quiet fine wheat no cheaper. ferior, the turn in favour of buyers. Inlian corn. in request, and firmly held at Monday's prices. Notl • new to note in any o her article.

BLRTtiS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. iSirtfts. On the 12ih instant, at Newport, the wife of T. D S Steel, Esq., C.E of a son. On the 10th instant, at the residence of C. War Price, Esq., Longtown, Herefordshire, Mrs. B. Jor < Roberts, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, of a daughter. On the 9th instant, at the Deanery, Worcester, the w of the Rev. Herbert Peel, of a son. On the 3rd ult at StJurton Hall, near Stourbridge, L lady of Captain Bennett, of a sou. USarrwges. On the 8th instant, at Llanarth Church, by the R- Canon Price, Mr. T. James, of Southwark, London. Martha, third daughter of Mr. Edwards, of Church Far Llanarth. On the 7th instant, at Knighton, Radnorshire, by Rev. J. R. Brown, Mr. Edward Lloyd, confectioner or Newtown. to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Solor Baker, of Knighton. On the 23rd ult., at Sydenham, by the Rev. C. Eng M.A., A. W. Pitt Bush, Esq., of Clifton, Bristo' Eliza, youngest surviving child of the late Henry Jo Esq., of Malvas, Mon. On the 8lh of November, at Saugor, Central India. G. H. Philipps, Esq., 41st Regiment Madras N.I., se,. son of the late Gn»mond Philipps, Esq of Cwmg" < CarmarthenBl"f> 'o Blanche, youngest daughter of H • Graham, $81- S\pg. surgeon, Saugor Division. On the 13th instant, at Combedown, near Bath, George Chapman, of Bradford, Wilts, to Elizabeth Gc,; worthy, daughter of th3 late Mr. Cole, of Brut- Somerset. On the 10th instant, at St. John's, Chester, John Pi yc. Hamer, Esq., of Carnarvon,surviving son of tbe late Henrf Hamer, Esq., of Liverpool, to Julia, youngest daughter of the late John Ibbetson, Esq., of Ealing, Middlesex. Deatfje. On the 12th inst., at Diewitt street, Newport, Eh Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Smith, ngrd one year and L months. On the 14th inst, of pulmonary consumption, Mhr:, daughter of Mr. Goodman, Blewitt-streat, in this W' aged 20 years On the 10th inst., at Pontymisfer, Oxley L inf. son of Mr. David, aged four months. On the 10th inst., at Abertillery, Samuel, infant so*; i Mr. Jones, aged 18 months. On the 13th iust., at Machen, Richard, son of V: Smith, aged 13 years. On the 8th inst., at Lanidern Bridge, aged 63yei Cecil, wife of Mr. Morgan Jones 0 On the 12th inst., at Brynmawr, Louisa, only daugl't of Mr. G. H. Vaughan, of the Royal Arms, aged 2'Z years. On the 11th mst., Mary Ann, the affectionate and un- loved wife of sir. John Williams, Beiliau, Llanelly, a^ed 39 years, leaving a family of ten children to lameat tl'T> loss, She was greatly respected by all who knew hei On the 12th inst., at Penderin, Breconahiro, age., d: years, (almost instantaneously, and without IlY se: symptom of disease), William, youngest son of' Mr. Jr., Mathews, Cwmporth, Ystradfellte. His unobtrusive < Uieanour had endeared him ti a very widj circle of r. i tions and friends, and his demise is uuiveisally regretted At the Black Rock, Llanelly, after a lrief illness, ir t <•. 26th year of her age, Miss Mary Wood On the 11th instant, at his residence, 5, Prome .Idc terrace, Cheltenham, Thomas Willi^ns, Esq., late o: vie Madras Establishment, H.E.I. Coupany's service, a;: ■ Hendredenny, Glamorganshire. On the 8th instant, at Rounam Rectory, near St. Edmund's, Clara, the wife of Frederick Findon, • of Prestbury, Gloucestershirf.

,F) frov; the time Mrs. Thomas went in to the time she opened eoor and asked witness to come in. P.O. Bath's deposition was next read-to which be add d the statement that the child was sewed up closely m the cloth in the basket the little head was pressed dowii upon the chest, the knees were pushed up almost to iiic chin, and its hands were by its side. It was packed e tight in the basket. I ripped it myself out of the :>■ • 1.—In reply to Mr Owen, witness said he bad been int to ask Mrs. Thomas the questions to which he had opposed, Superintendent Huxtable's deposition was next read. I:.L- remarked, in addition, that Mutter had told him that y«.rali Thomas had stated to him that the child died half "r, hour before she came ashore from the packet. This :ement was made in the police office, in the presence of .-ah Thomas and Superintendent Goldstyiitb and she r t, Oh, Henry, don't say that—tell the truth. You '.v it lived two hours after it was inthe house." Mutttr wered, I never saw it alive The body has been in M.ness' possession ever since it was brought to the r ation, excepting when it was opened for the jury, and erwards giv3U to Dr. Christie. He had had it from 1 Christie, and it was now in his possession. Henry Bailey, superintendent of the locks on the 1\lon- uthshire Canal, said th water was let out of the canal Saturday last, the 10th instant. He and a,naaa)f!,aHi.pf aters dragged the canal, and soon found » -_• --aters1 scraper and witness'boathook both to i .3 baeket at the same time. Witness took 1> and a 1 ick fell out. He found the basket about 100 or 150 "I crds on the town-side of Crindau-brii-le, in the canal, .-it at the spot pointed out by the pnsonei Muttei. Police Sergeant Williams said the last witness brought 1> u the basket which had been produced about six o'clock Sunday morning last, with a rope and a brick. There M a sinell from the basket- He caused all the things to locked up in the police store. 1 he basket produced is lie one that was then brought, and witness was present ben Bah took the child out of the cloth fur the purpose >f the inquest. „ William Venn's deposition was next read. He ex- gained that when he said he saw a man named Mutter -ping down to the packet, ho did not mean the male pri- ner,who was not then in custody, nor did he know which -Mutter he was.. c, John Goldsmith, Superintendent of the Somerset county Constabulary, stationed at Taunton, said, from information he had received he trade £ oSbtP to s-ner. On the 4th of January, prisoner Police Bie at the station and from'which I rea i to him the We in ™-v, P^thus^' You are charged with tU n.Srofthe St child of Sarah Thomas, on the 5th or" November, at Newport, and I have also received l for- mation that you are charged with making ajay wi o |-dy or burying it" I then said-" you need not^v t'ung, but if you do sa;jr ianytlhnig, iit nothin^ of dynce against you. Muttei then a aie t oi> the murder- it was told to me tlu t u.stol, and on ^ayhome. The m°tlaer waseonfiue aieti. I buried he way home, Bhe told me that the chlh • jj the body." That was all that then passed. 1 ]^ncill*l i' wn at the time what he said to me, ant « rn. He then said, I put the body in a basket, i.ti ithe £ '.nal, and there's a brick in the> basket fought Mutter to Newport in custody. COnVersation ae Police-office at Newport and he^d^the^ between Mutter and Thomas as to statement ^ed.-Cros9-exa^edby Mr. Owen ;1 he 4 ^edP[t^but I put it down immediately afterwards in lva ^r ni road it to him- My impression, from 4at theprisoner Mutter told me was, that Mrs Thomas had told him after she came to ewport, that the child died on the way lioine.. Dr. Christie's deposition wns then read, and in answer t, questions from Mr. Woollett, he said he did not "iialyse the contents of the stomach- By Mr Owen The head was the worst part-it was so bad that it could Dot be exttmiiieti-the child might have died from convul- sions. I cannot assign the cause of death-the child may bave died from natural causes). This last semence escaped the ears of the magistrates and their clerk, and Mr. Owen, t,) call thi ir attention to it, put a question to Dr. Christie; and the answer, as before, was entered on the deposition. The prisoned werp then committed for trial upon the tWge of "WILFUL MURDER." The Mayor, when the depositions were being signed, «r'inplime,.tcd Superintendent Goldsmith on the clear banner in which ho bad given bii4 evulonce.