Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

SATURDAY, APRIL 20th, 1850. Our report of the meeting of the Bang-or L, I and Beaumaris Union, on Wednesday last, opens with a fine specimen of that kind of conduct which may not inaptly be termed the sublimely ridiculous. Dr. Briscoe Owen is the l.ero of the story, and highly heroic it assuredly is. The heroism of Tom Thumb is nothing to it. From what sort of suff cannot a chairman pro tern be constituted ? VYre never laughed more heartily than whilst perusing the record of the motion of this said Doctor. Are there really such things in the world as bipeds with batter in- stead of brain ? or is there in the brain itself an organ, yet undiscovered by Gall or Spurzheim, which might properly be termed -the organ of sheer downright tom-foolery ? These a:e physiological questions, to which we would invite the learned doctor's special consideration. Apa't from the obvious absurdity of en- deavouring to enforce the constant and re- gular attendance of our reporter, to record the mere routine aud twaddle of ordinary Union meetings, on pain of being ejected from the Board altogether, there is something C D grossly unjust in the reason assigned for the motion. It is certainly true that a member of the Board has been accused of having, on a former occasion, introduced our reporter for a specific purpose, but what then: — the accu- sation was glaringly false, at the time it was made and has since been distinctly repu- diated, alike by the party glanced at and by ourself. It has, if. fact, no foundation what- ever on which to rest. What right has Dr. Briscoe Owen then to mulct, us, periodically, in needless exjjenseand loss of time,—and de- prive us of that discretion, in the exercise of our functions as a Journalist, which we have not deserved to fOl'f(,Iit ? Surely we have an undoubted and inalienable right to decide for ourself what meetings are or are not neces- sary or desirable to attend, and what business is or is not proper to be reported W e ho- nestly assure him that, judging from the spe- cimen of his wisdom now before us, the pro- bability is that were we, in propria persona, engaged in the business of reporting a meet- ing which he was in the habit of addressing, we should, during his discourses, in pity to n himself, lay down the pen, take a quiet pinch of snuff, and repress our tendency to laughter by assuming an aspect of the most impertur- bable gravity. The public has an undoubted right to be made cognizant, through our medium, of all matters and things whatever that it concerns the public to know, alike at Union meetings, Parish meetings, Public meetings, and Parliamentary meetings but it is our province to decide as to what is right to be recorded, and what sound discretion suggests would be alike incapable to amuse, to interest, or to instruct. The country Guardian, who moved at once for the absolute and unconditional exclusion of (he Press, had 7 least the merit of honestly expressing his wish whether the wish was based on honest motives is another question, for ho nmy have some job in prospect, which the ngeivcy of the Press might tend to expose and to defeat. Mr. Dew, we think, took a right view of the case. \Ve do not know what Captain Parry may mean by attending the Board on the consent of an individual guardian and as to whether our attendance is requested or not, it ought to he a matter of perfect indifference to him, and to every other guardian. If they honestly perform their duty, alike to the rate- payers and to the poor, they need not blush to be reported, whether the reporter attend at individual request or of his own free-will. Had there not been a screw loose in the pub- lic business of the Union, the objection would not have been taken. We cannot help feeling some good-natured pity for the sagacious Dr. Robert Briscoe Owen, seeing that he could not, at so nu- merous a Board, find one person to second his resolution. If no one was silly enough to approve, could it not have been seconded, if but for form's sake. From the conversation, on the same subject, that took place at the close of the meeting, it will be seen that the learned Dr. Robert Briscoe Owen was induced to modify his re- solution after which it found a seconder in Mr. T. Hughes; and Mr. Dew, withdrawing his amendment, the motion was, as our re- porter aptly observes, allowed to pass." Yes the Union Board have "allowed to pass" a resolution which we plainly tell them we shall not feel at all bound to comply with, except so far -is it may please and suit its. We are net deficient in the social courtesies but will not permit the freedom of the Press to be invaded with impunity in our instance. It might, in many cases, happen that a previous intention of attending the Board would be disappointed by the occurrence of unforseen circumstances, and the pressure of exigencies that could not have been calculated on: yet for this, amongst other casualties, the resolution makes no provision. True, there is a subsequent verbal permission — we may attend at a subsequent meeting and explain. What then, if we always act upon this per- mission to explain and purposely refrain from giving a previous notice of our inten- tions The thing is childish altogether, and would be laughed at by a set of schoolboys. Its folly consists not only in its impudence, but in its impracticability for there will scarcely evei- be a single eve of the Union meetings on which we can decidedly say beforehand whether it is or is not our intention to attend. Our wish of course is to attend whenever there is anything on hand that ought to be reported. \\Hrat s,ashinS full-going1 Ishmnel of party politicians, 1 lam Cobbett, used to amuse himself and readers y reprinting, some of the most vituperative articles wr tten against himself-with or without comment of his own, just 1\8 the whim prompted. The contempt IInp Ie in this mode of treatment was always severely J <S wT COntemporary of the Welshman' made of touchable materials ? Let us see! The following is quoted verbatim from hie columns of the week « AN" EDITOR s GEOGRAPHICAL KNOWLEDGE AT FAULT. Under the heading of «< Cardiganshire," the Editor of the Carnarvon Herald' last week ijaerted two paragraphs of Fishguard news, one from Haver- fordwest, another from Milford, and a fifth from Nar- berth. Under the heading "Glamoranshire," the list ofoefei-iiients in the Carmarthenshire Militia ap- pears, while under the heading Pembrokeshire," three paragraphs relating to Cardigan and one to Llandatf exhibit themselves. We may remark, Cft passant, that notwithstanding this mass of local news has been extracted from the columns of the Welsh- man' and those of our South Walian contemporaries, yet the Editor appears to have been as forgetful of the necessity for acknowledging the source from whence they emanated, ns he is indubitably oblivious of his geographical acquirements." There is something so ridiculous in the above that were we not the most good natured laughter-loving scribe in being, we should not condescend to utter one word in reply. Is the conductor of file I Wtlshnian' so young in his profession as really to mistake inadvertence in the party who makes up the columns for ignorance on the part of him who conducts tliejoui-iiiii ? The errors are so palpable that geographical forgetfulness is out of the question and coolly to infer ignorance, because a few 1)¡lrllTaphs have been transposed under each other's headings, indicates poverty of intellect or petty spleen unworthy of notice. But the cloven foot is exhibited. Our contemporary complains that we glean from his columns without acknowledgment. If we quoted any important article without duly recording the author, there would be ground of reproach. Yet even if small matters of fact ought to he similarly honoured, he would have no reason to complain. We did not copy from his journal. It has long since ceased to be consulted by us for the news of the districts over which it ranges. It was from his local contemporary, whose correspondence and means of information are more extensive, that we took the information glanced at and we are ever free to confess the liberal use we make of our South Walian brethren. They do not exhibit tha mental infirmity evinced by the Welsh- man' in querulous complainings of this kind. Writers of grasp, range, nerve, and sterling value, are above this eternal painstaking to tinker themselves up into paragraph reputation. '8

PAKLIAMESTAUY DIVISIONS. — County Courts Ex- tension Bill.-In the House of Commons, on Wednes- day se'nnight, in the division on the question, that this Bill i>e now read a second time," there appeared "Ayes" 144, "Noes" Gi. In the majority were Mr. John Williams, Mr. Pryse Loveden, Mr. David Pugh, Sir Benjamin Ilall, Mr. John Evans, Mr. David Mor- ris, and Colonel Watkins in the minority, Lord Cla- rence Paget. Libraries and Museums Bill.-Ill support of this bill there appeared, Ayes" 99, "Noes" 64. Among the "Ayes" we find the names of Mr. John Williams, Mr. Pryse Loveden, Sir. B. Hall, Lord Clarence Pa- get, and Colonel Watkins. Official Salaries.—In the division in favour of Lord Russell's motion we find the names of the Hon. Colo- nel Pennant, Lords Atfred and Clarence Paet, Mr Pryse Loveden, Mr. John Williams, lion. 2. M. Lloyd Mostvn, Mr. David Morris, Mr. John Evans, Sir. B. Hall, Sir John Guest, Sir John Owen, and Colonel Watkins. Among tite "Noes" appear the Hon. Wil- liam Paget, Mr. Howe! Gwyn, and Mr. W. R. O. Gore. In the minority of 208 who voted in favour of Mr. Horseman's amendment, were Mr. J. Wi liams, Mr. P. Loveden, Sir B. Hull, Mr. David Morris, and Mr. J. Evans. Paper I)ttty.-On Tuesday, in the divisions on Mr. Ililtiei- Gibson's first resolution for the repeal of the taxes on the diffusion of knowledge" Ayes" 89, "Noes" 190, we find in tile minority the names of Mr. John Williams, Mr. Howel Gwvn, and Sir B. Hall, in the majority, those of the Hon. E. M. LI. Mostyn, Mr. Pryse Loveden, Mr. J. Evans, Sir J. Guest, Sir. J. Ilanmer, Mr. David Morris, Lords C. A. and G. Paget, arid Colonel Watkins. PnilSKNTATION TO JOHN IICGHES, ESQ., LATE OF THE CUSTOMS AT THIS PORT.—The committee of the subscribers towards a testimonial of respect to Mr. Hughes have at length most satisfactorily concluded their undertaking and we have great pleasure in stating that a massive and elegant silver vase, upon which an appropriate inscription was engraved, has been transmitted by the hands of a mutual friend to Drogheda, in Ireland, on behalf of the subscribers, that being the port to which Mr. Hughes has been promoted. We feel assured that no public officer was ever more deserving than Mr. Hughes of that promo- tion in the service which, as an inevitable consequence, has separated him from the friends and companions of a iong term of years but when lIe gazes on the valu- able and splendid token of kindliness and esteem which they have this week forwarded to him, he will blend with the advantages of his present home, an affectionate remembrance of the home that he has left, and the more than fraternal feelings towards him which exist in the warms hearts of those who, one and all, are happy in having given to him a durable and tangible token of their approbation and regard. SOCIETY FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CURATES IN POI'ULOUS PLACES.—Sermons in aid of the above most excellent society, from which this parish has re- cieved assistance during the last eleven years, were delivered, l*y the IU-vs. T. Thomns, Yic:ir, and n. J. Bums on Sunday last, in St. Mary's, Carnarvon, and the parish church of Llanbeblig. The collections of both congregations amounted to 101. SWI LLEY HOCKS.—The propriety of the step taken by the Trustees of this Harbour,in sending a deputation t the Dock Committee, Shipowners, and Underwriter-' Societies of Liverpool, has been amply proved by tL. fact that these bodies have already obtained the assi?- tnnce of the Members for Liverpool, and the rest of Lancashire, and Mr. Brown, the Member for South Lancashire, has already besieged the doors of the Treasury. Our own Members for the County and Borough, are actively preparing for the campaign and a strong push will be made bv -,ttl the Lancashire and North Wales Members, Mr. Assheton Smith, Mr. T. P. WiHiams, and many others, whose assistance have been obtained through the activity of the Committee ap- pointed by the Trust to conduct this important matter. We earnestly trust that all the Ports on the coast will follow the example of Liverpool, and come forward manfully to aid in opening this great marine highway and heartily do we wish them success. CAKNAKVON UNION.— Election of Guardians.— The following persons have been returned Guardians of the poor for the several parishes in this Union. More than the requisite number having been nominated for the parishes of Llanbeblig and I lanwnda. a con- test took place, the result of which will be seen below. Clynnog, William Jones, farmer Hugh Davies, far- mer. Llanbeblig, Richard David Williams, attorney- at-law, No. of votes, 374 David Jones, draper, 343 Llewelyn Turner, attorney-at-law, 319 William Jones, shipbuilder, -29G John Wynne, farmer, 285; Robert Bodvan Griffith, attorney-at-law, 280 Simon Ilobley, flour dealer, 201 Thomas Davies, flour dealer, 259 Richard Williams, ironmonger, 233; David Jones, hatter, 219; Owen Jones, Waenfawr, shopkeeper. 122; Griffith Evans, Trellan, farmer, 103; John l'i-icliai-(], Ty'ntwll, farmer, 62 Richard Jones, far- mer, G2 the first seven were, therefore, elected. Llanfaglen, Richard Roberts, farmer. Llandwrog, 11 Owen Jones, farmer; Robert Jones, farmer. Llan- wnda, Owen Roberts, farmer and agent, 135; Hugh Hughes, farmer, 95; John Thomas, farmer, 32: the first two were elected. Llanllyfui, Richard Jones, farmer; IVilliaiii Owen, farmer. Liatirul, Oweii Owens, farmer; Richard Williams, farmer. Llari- fairisgaer, John Jones, farmer. Llanberis. William Mathew, innkeeper. Llanddeiniolen, Hugh Roberts, farmer; David Williams, farmer; William Lewis, farmer. Llanidan, William Jones, farmer; Hugh Parry,farmer. Llangeinwen, Thomas Pierce, farmer. Gi-iffith Griffith, farmer. Llanfa:rcwniwd, Richard Griffith, farmer. St. Peter's Newborough, Henry Parrv, fanner. ROYAL COLLEGE OF qU, RGFONS,- Amon, the gen- tlemen that have undergone the necessary examinations for their diploma, and were admitted members of the College, at the meeting of the Court of Examiners on the 22nd ultimo, we find the name of our talerfted countryman Mr. illiam Vaughan Jones, Festiniog. CASTLt SQUARE NEWS Roo,r.-IVe have great pleasui e in being able to congratulate our townsmen, on the still further improvements which are being made in the News Room belonging to the Mechanics' Institution. The terms of subscription are very low, being only two shilling a quarter, and yet the number of papers and other periodicals which lie on the table exceed those of many rooms, where the subscription is three times the amount. Not satisfied with this, the committee, whose exertions are above all praise, have just completed their arrangements for obtaining the morning papers on the day of publication. This is indeed a great step in advance, and it is another proof of the advantages we derive from the present rapid system of social intercourse, when we find news- papers published in the morning in London, in the hands of our readers at 6 o'clock the same evening. While upon this subjeot, however, we oanuot refrain from expressing our regret that the exertions of the committee have hitherto failed in obtaining a house, for the purposes of the Mechanics' Institution, and we think it reflects no slight degree of discredit on the owners of property in this town, that the social im- provement of the inhabitants should be impeded by the absence of a little more consideration for the wants of others. Surely, such a state of things will not be allowed to continue. We hope that this announcement will draw attention to the matter, and that ere long the Mechanics' Institution will be extending its in- fluence more widely around us.

Female Drowned* An inquest was held in the Guildhall, in this town, at six o'cfack on the evening of Tuesday last, on the body of Sarah Roberts, an unmarried woman, who had been found dead on the morning of Monday, in the estuary of the Seiont, amidst some of the shipping then and there lying. A highly respectable jury, of whom Mr. Titterton was foreman, having been empannelled,. the Coroner, E. G. Powell, Esq., solicitor, proceeded to explain to the jurors the nature of the investigation about to be submitted to their scrutiny. In the first place they would have to inspect the body, so as to ascertain whether or not there were any external injuries. He believed that the body exhibited no marks of violence. The woman might have met her death, however, by being suddenly pushed into the witer-I)v accidentally falling therein—or by plunginir in wilfully to effect suicide. An important preliminary inquiry would be whether the woman was seen near the water in the company of any one, on the night of Sunday; and he would particularly impress upon the persons now present, that the mere fact of any one of them having been in company with the woman on the evening in question, even though for a vicious and improper pur- pose, would not of itself constitute a crime, nor make them liable to account for the woman after their inter- view with her had ceased. It might not be pleasant for any man, voluntarily to admit frailties of the kind referred to but it was essential to the ends of public justice that the court should be put in possession of all the facts appertaining to the case and any man who had last been in company with deceased, would, by voluntarily coming forward and stating when and where he left her, remove from himself the suspicion which otherwise would rest upon him of knowing more touching the death of the woman than he felt it pru- der.t to reveal. For the sake of their own character, therefore, it was necessary that any or all who had recently been in company with the unfortunate woman, should state when she had last been seen. (The learned Coroner then proceeded, with his customary clearness, to explain the distinctions between murder, accident, chance-medley, and the various kinds of manslaughter and then dismissed the jury to the inspection of the body). The jury, on their return, stated that the person of deceased exhibited no outward signs of violviicv there were neither wounds nor bruises. After the customary invitation for evidence, on the part of the Coroner, Mary Jones deposed to the following effect :-De- ceased had lodged at her house ever since last Friday week, until the evening in question. She went out on that occasion at eleven o'clock in the company of Henry Hudson. When next seen by witness she was dead. Hudson had been many years known to wit- ness, and had often lodged in her house. He had been a companion of the deceased. She was in good health and spirits. She seemed of a happy temper, and had been singing all day. Her age was about 23. She was not in the habit of drinking, and was not in liquor when she went out with Hudson. Captain Evan Evans, deposed to finding the body next morning nearly opposite Mr. Bracegirdle's smithy. Had been on board all night on Sunday, but heard no noise or cry. There were several vessels besides his own, in close proximity to the spot where the body was pioked up. When found it had no shoes, but had a bonnet on. It was taken on board the Mar- garet. Could form no definite idea as to the spot where the woman must have fallen in, as bodies may float up or down with the tide according to circum- stances. Mary Jones recalled—Deceased had slippers on when she left the house they had no strings. Several mariners, connected with the vessels in that part of the river where the body was found, were un- derstood to express a wish to give evidence tending to clear themselves from all suspicion of having been acquainted with the deceased. The coroner observed that no suspicion whatever could attach to any one from such a circumstance merely; and that it was a duty they owed to the public justice of the country to tell the precise truth, without any concealment, even if their acquaintance with the deceased had been such as was morally incor- rect. Upon this James McMurray, James McReady, Walter Crenan, Robert Green, James Graham, and five other mariners, severally deposed to being in their respective vessels on the night in question, and to not having heard any cries, noise, splash, or other indica- tion of assault, quarrel, or accident. They also, one and all, denied all knowledge of the deceased, and averred that no female whatever had been that night on board their respective boats. Ellen Ellis deposed that she saw the deceased and Hudson walk together, out of Mary Jones's house, at 11 o'clock 011 the night referred to. The woman was not in drink. Henry Jones deposed that he saw the two together that evening between 8 and 9 o'clock going towards Twthill-lane. David Davies, and several other mariners, gave ne- gative evidence similar to that given by the ten other seamen. Richard Davies deposed to seeing a woman, of si- milar size and appearance to the deceased, near the Harbour Offices on Sunday evening. She had a shawl on. It appeared upon enquiry from the lodging-house- keeper, that deceased had on a shawl when she went out with Hudson but its pattern was different from the one referred to by Richard Davies; and he was not able to speak with certainty as to the identity of the woman. Another witness gave evidence similarly inconclu- sive. Mr. LI. Williams, surgeon, deposed that the body ex- hibited no marks of violence. There was neither wound nor contusion. The appearance of the face was usual in cases of drowning; and the general sur- face of the body afforded no clue by which to ascertain the period of time during which the deceased had been in the water. An internal examination would not furnish evidence more conclusive than that already before the court. Henry Hudson made a statement amounting to a denial of having seen the girl after nine o'clock. He was drawing water for his brother, between ten and eleven, and went home to bed immediately afterwards. (The man was, however, so far advanced in liquor that the jury demurred to receiving his evidence on oath.) Thomas Hudson deposed that his brother was draw- ing water for him for about half an hour on the night in question. He began at a quarter past ten, and finished about a quarter before eleven. Rose Hughes deposed that Henry Hudson came home to his lodgings sober, and tranquil, at about halt- past eleven, and went to bed. The inquest was then adjourned until ten o'clock the ensuing morning the court not deeming there was any case against Hudson sufficient to warrant his detention. At ten o'clock on the morning of Wednesday the enquiry was resumed. Some further self-exculpatory evidence was proffered by mariners, whose vessels lay contiguous to the spot where deceased was picked up; and some inconclusive and fallacious testimony was tendered as to a woman, similar to the deceased, being seen on the quay, in company with a man, late on the night in question but the persons giving evidence could not identify the party either by her person or her dress. Henry Hudson being sworn gave testimony analo- gous, in effect, to his statement of the preceding even- ing. He had kept company with the deceased but had not seen her since nine o'clock on the evening re- ferred to. They parted in a place not far from Turf- square. The Coroner lucidly summed up all the bearings of the eise, pointing out several considerations tending to mitigate the effect of the very obvious d/serepancies between Hudson's statement, backed by that of some other parties, and the evidence of Mary Jones and Ellen Ellis. None of the parties were in a condition to form a very accurate notion as to time and as the person of the deceased exhibited no marks of violence, it would, under all the circumstances be, perhaps, advisable to return an open verdict. Such a course would leave the development of further evidence free; without needlessly compromising the character of any party. The case was obviously open to so many pro- babilities and contingencies as by no means to warrant a verdict inculpatory of Hudson; for, even had he been with the female subsequently to eleven o'clock, there was no evidence to show that he had been instru- mental to her death-which might have occurred in a variety of ways subsequently to the cessation of their interview. The Jury, after due consideration, returned a verdict to the following etrect: Found diowned, but no evidence as to the manner in which deceased got into the water."

CHESTER BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—On Tuesday last, John Trevor, Esq., County Court Treasurer, was unanimously elected Governor and Chairman of the Incorporated Guardians of the Poor for the City of Chester; and was also complimented in his services as Honorary Treasurer for the last five years. WELSH CHARITY SCHOOLS IN LIVERPOOL.—A con- cert of sacred music was given at the Collegiate Insti- tution, on ednesday se'nnight, by the Welsh Choral Society, in aid of the funds of the Welsh charity schools. There was an orchestra of upwards of 120 persons, members of the Welsh Choral Society. The alioruees were conducted by M. E. W. Thomas.

Local Petty Sessions. CARNARVON BOROUGH POLICE.—Guildhall, Mon- day, before Thos. Turner and Owen Jones, Esqrs., William Griffith was charged on the information of Mr. R. B. Griffith, solicitor, with having obtained one hobbet of oats under false pretences. The complainant's statement went to show that about January or February last, he bought a quarter of oats from Mr, Evan Hughes, corn dealer, a hobbet of which he ordered to be left in the custody of Mr. Hughes until sent for. That he never commissioned the prisoner (employed by him as bailiff), or any other person, to fetch the oate, and had not received them to this moment. He found however tl.at William Griffith had obtained the oats from Evan Hughes. Mr. Evan Hughes indignantly contradicted this statement, and, on being sworn, stated that William Griffith told him his master was going to put his colt up, and wanted the corn, and desired him to send it home, which he had done by John Jones, the mill carrier, whom he said was in court, and would prove the delivery to Mr. B. Griffith himself. In answer to Mr. Llewelyn Turner, (who appeared for the prisoner), Mr. Hughes stated that William Griffith told him distinctly to send the corn to Mr. B. Griffith's own house, and not to any other place-that prisoner had not attempted to get possession of it him- self, or to get it sent to any place but his master's house. The mill carrier here came forward and Mr. LJ. Turner submitted that in a case invclving the liberty of a prisoner, the prosecutor ought to examine all parties who could throw any light on the subject. Mr. Griffith objected to do so, and Mr. Turner stated he would examine him for the accused. Mr. Griffith objected. Let them consult Jervis's Act they would shew that the magistrates had not the power at a petty sessions to hear the evidence pro. and con. in case a of this nature. Mr. Williams, the magistrates' clerk, corrected Mr. Griffith, by stating that their worships could vse their discretion in the matter and the bench intimated their desire to hear the evidence of John Jones after the prisoner's statement, which was then taken. He stated that Mr. B. Griffith had told him that he was about to take the colt into the stable, and that Evan Hughes had a hobbet of oats of his. He desired him (prisoner) to tell Evan Hughes to send it home, which he had done. Evan Hughes sent the corn to Mr. B. Griffith's house in his (prisoner's) absence, and he afterwards heard from Mr. Griffith's housekeeper that it had been sent home, and she used to give him out a feed at a time for the horse. John Jones stated that lie was requested by Mr. Evan Hughes to leave a sack of corn at Mr. 13. Grif- fith's in passing, which he consented to do. Having arrived at Mr. Griffith's lie told him he had brought the corn from Evan Hughes. Mr. Bodvan Griffith then asked him to take it up stairs to the garret. On this, witness put it on the back of his companion (who had gone up with him) and Mr. Bodvan Griffith led the way up stairs where the corn was left. The ac- cused was not there, nor any other person, except Mr. Griffith. Mr. Llewelyn Turner addressed the court in a speech replete with indignant emotion at conduct so utterly unaccountable—and it would be difficult to condense the terms of severe reproach, which he directed against the complainant who (he said) by bringing forward a false and scandalous charge aimed at crushing the liberty and ruining the character of a poor man—a charge which he had failed to substantiate by one tittle of evidence. There was only one thing which lie (Mr. Turner) regretted and that was, that there ex- isted no probability of the case being sent to the sessions for trial. There was nothing he so much de- sired; and had he seen the slightest chance of such being the case, he would not have addressed a single remark to their worships but would have reserved his observations for the consideration of a jury of 12 of his countrymen, whose duty It would have been to determine who was the most guilty in that transaction -the prisoner at the bar, or the man who had dragged him there as a felon, upon a false and wickedly (IV- vised accusation, for the purpose of gratifying his worst passions. The prosecutor here stood up, and interrupting Mr. Turner, said that no man should make use of such language towards him. Mr. Turner indignantly—Sit down Sir. You have no right to interrupt me in my address for the pri- soner. The bench here interposed, and desired Mr. Griffith to sit down. TIley would take the opportunity to re- mark that Mr. Griffith had made most disrespectful observations to the bench during this case, and they would not allow anything of the sort. Mr. Turner then proceeded—With regard to the interruption that had just taken place, he would only say that the latitude allowed to a prisoner's advocate was necessarily great, and nothing could more fully prove the necessity of that latitude than the case they were then investigating fjr, were that latitude cur- tailed, advocates could not expose and denounce ma- licious prosecutions like the present, and the liberty of the poor might be trampled upon with impunity. Mr. Turner then went through the evidence, remarking that the sworn statement of the prosecutor was clearly contradicted, und the statement of the prisoner direct proved by disinterested and uncontradictory evidence. Did the prosecutor come there with honest intentions t If so, he would have accepted his (Mr. Turner's) chal- lenge, and placed the man in the box who delivered the corn to him but no he dared not do this, for there was the damning evidence which turned the tables completely, and shewed the utterly disgraceful nature of the charge. The prisoner would leave the court without a stain upon his character so far as this transaction was concerned; and the conviction on the minds of all honest men would be that he had been unjustly accused and was the least guilty. Their worships immediately dismissed the.case. Mr. Bodvan Griffith then laid another complaint against the same individual, for having, in his name, obtained one shilling's worth of pork from the shop of Mr. Griffith Williams, Pool-street. The evidence of Griffith Williams went to shew that the prisoner obtained a shilling's worth of pork in the name of Mr. Griffith, and that he (witness) bad never been paid for it. Mr. Bodvan Griffith deposed that he never autho- rised the prisoner to procure the bacon in his name, and never received it. Never got any bacon through prisoner. The prisoner on being called on said that his wages were in arrears, and irregularly paid, and he was in the habit of obtaining food for which his master paid. A shilling had been detained from his wages for this very meat, and he had only obtained Is. Gd. instead of 2s. Qd., which was the amount of his weekly wages. Mr. Turner declined to address the court. He would reserve his defence for the sessions. Their worships decided oa holding' the accused to bail-himself iu 20/ and two sureties in lOt. each. Bail of sufficient amount not being forthcoming, the accused was locked up, and subsequently released on bail being givtn. LLANRWST, APRIL, 15.—Before J. Watling, Capt. R.N., and H. R. Sandbach, Esqrs. Parish constables wore sworn into office for the parishes of Llanrwst, Llanddoged, Llangerneiw, and Gwtherin. Surveyors of highways' accounts were verified. The license of the Cross-keys public-house,Llansaintffraid, was trans- ferred by agreement, from Owen Roberts to Margaret Hughes, late of tlil- Ship, in the same village also the license of the Britannia, from John Hughes to Owen Roberts. Then came on the case of William Owen v. Samuel Davis, both jobbing watchmakers, of Llanrwst, for an assault. The evidence was to the effect, that at some former time, the complainant in speaking to a third person relative to a watch, cast forth some sarcastic observa- tions, uttered as to its having been in the hands of the defendant, which observations were carried to the de- fendant, and upon the complainant going to the de- fendant's house soon afterwards, the defendant kicked him out of the house, and struck him several blows. In order to prevent similar breaches of the peace, ths magistrates inflicted a nominal fine of Is., and costs. The next case was Abel Jones v. Lewis Jones, both of Llanrwst, assault. The evidence set forth by the complainant was, that he had on the 29th March last, given a boy a half- penny for a ball, the defendant came by at the time, caught up the ball and ran away with it, the com- plainant ran after him, when a scuffle ensued, and a few blows were exchanged. Case dismissed, the complainant not being able to prove the ball was his. In the case of William Williams v. Hugh Jones, of Llanrwst, for assault. The evidence was as follows William IVilliams is an out-going tenant in a small farm, and Hugh Jones, the coming tenant. Both having some cows in the cow shed. Williams turned out Jones's cows, and Jones turned out Williams s cows, a scuffle ensued, which ended in Williams obtaining a summons agaiust Jones. The magistrates recommended the parties to settle the dispute out of court, which was done. Catherine Roberts, Llangerneiw v. Samuel Jones, gardener, Llanfwrog, near Ruthin. An affiliation case-Is. 6d. per week. John Bradshaw v. William Jones-Riding on a waggon drawn by three horses without reins, on the turnpike road leading from Llanrwst to Llansaintffraid GIan Conway, on the 5th inst. The defendant allowing a great deal of submission, the case was not pressed. Paid cost of summons 2s. 6d. David Evans, offence as above, stated in his defence that there were two of them, and nt the time Mr. Bradshaw saw him they were first relieving each other to take charge of the horses, by walking on the side of them. Fine os. and costs. Mr. Bradshaw observed to the bench that he did not wish to press for a severe conviction, only so far as would serve for an example. He had been in the habit of travelling that road for the last 19 monthS, three and four times a month, and invariably could see two or three cases of that kind. He had never brought any complaint before them until now, but the practice appeared to be getting so bad that, and persons in charge of such vehicles were so careless that they would scarcely get out of the road for a gig or carriage, and were frequently very saucy to any person who spoke to them on the road, but as soon as they saw 8 policeman they were out instanter. Tuesday, before the Rev. T. G. Roberts, clerk, Tudor Hughes, of Wern Bwys, Capel Garmon, was bound over to keep the peace towards Jane Bond, wife of Richard Sebastian Bond, Esq., of the same place, and to all other her Majesty's subjects, in the sum of IOZ" and two sureties of 51. each. It appeared that the conduct of Hughes had been exceedingly gross towards Mrs. Bond at times when Mr. Bond was from home.

LORD MAYOR'S BANQUET—On Wednesday the Lord Mayor entertained her Majesty's ministers at » magnificicent banquet in the Egyptian Hall. Amongst the company were Lord and Lady Dinorben, Lord and Lady Alfred Paget. THE RIVER DOVKY.—We understand that the committee for the conservancy of this river is to be abolished, and that on and alter the first of May next, the right of fishing for so many years monpolised by a few individuals, is to be extended to the puulie generally. SONG FROM THE NIOTIIERLA,D.-By reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that a work will shortly appear from the pen of Thomas Cambria Jones, Esq., entitled as above, and under liberal and illustrious patronage. It is highly spoken of by several eminent personages, and we hope to give a specimen of the poetry in our next. HIVEIl DEE CONSERVANCY BII,L.-The Committee sat at one o'clock on Tuesday, the 16th inst. Mr. Hope, Q.C., opened the case for the petitioners (in an able speech, which extended to four o'clock 011 Thurs- day, and to two o'clock on Wednesday, altogether five and a half hours). Mr. John Williams, Mayor of Chester, Mr. Ilicklin, Editor of the Chester Courant,' and Mr. Myers, timber merchant, Chester, were called as witnesses for the petitioners and Mr. Talbot, Q.C., Sergeants Wranghamand Bellasis, and Mr. Townseiid, Q.C., appeared as counsel for the opponents of the Bill. Mr. James Eyton, also appeared in person as a peti- tioner against the Bill. We shall give next week a I more detailed statement of the proceedings before the Committee. COUNTY COURT EXTENSION.—A public meeting of the inhabitants of Marylebone took place last evening, at the Walnier Castle, New-road, "to take into consi- deration the most advisable course to pursue for op- 1 posing the government, who, it is apparent, purpose so to mutilate the County Court Extension Act in com- mittee as to defeat the most important provisions of the bill."—Mr. Thomas was called on to prtside, and having briefly stated the object of the meeting, he said it was desirable that all the places which had peti- I tioned in favour of the bill should be called on to watch its further progress.—Mr. Duffill, the secretary, then read letters from Lord D. Stuart and Sir B. Hall., regretting the necessity of their absence from the meet- ing.—A resolution having been adopted in which the meeting expressed its opinion that justice is not attain- able under the present system of the courts of law, and that the proposed extension of the county courts would o far to remove the grievance, several "-entle- men stated their opinions to the meeting respecting the working of the county courts act, and suggested a variety of amendments in the new bill. Resolutions were aiso carried, call ng on the London tradesmen te watch the bill while in committee, and endeavour to guard against any attempt to destroy its efficacy. Thanking the independent members who carried the second reading of the County Court Extension Bill, on Wednesday, and also the proprietors of the Dtily News,' for their attention to the interests of London tradesmen, in publishing the list of plaints coming before the county cotii-ts-inviting petitions in favour of extension of the jurisdiction of these courts—and declaring disapprobation of every attempt to force upon suitors the employment of any particular branch of the profession a vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.—Daily Xen's of Thursday.—[In re- ference to the speech of Sir. Clay, on the second read- ing the bill last week, we were misled by the authority on which we relied for our Parliamentary epitome. The tenor of the lion, gentleman's speech was in effect entirely the reverse of that which was attributed to him.—ED. OF HERALD], LLANGOLLEN.—The active police officer of this sta- tion, John Rapperty, a few days asro detected a woman named Margaret Pool, the wife of William Pool, in the act of stealing hay from the rick of Mr. Edward Jones, Red Lion, under circumstances which indicate repeated and habitual theft of the same kind. Mr. Jones finding that his hay rick grew" fine by degrees and beautifully less," throughout the entire winter, in a way that he could by no means account for, at length sent round the bellman, ottering a reward on discovery of the thid. The woman on hearing the offer expressed a hope that the thief would ke caught, and that the inno- cent might not be suspected, in such a tone of" extreme unction," as to induce the police officer to doubt her integrity. The result proved the sagacity of the man, for verily that very night be caught her in the very act, of taking away as much of the hay, as she could by possibility clutch. Above a ton has been thus ab- stracted, and doubtless by the same party, whose resi- dence is closely proximate to the rick. It is but jus- tice to Rapperty to state that his vigilance was not the result of the reward offered, as no police officer is per- mitted to receive any such bonus from any party. ST. ASAPH.—A vestry was held on the 15th instant,. at the Parish Church, for the purpose of auditing the accounts of the Overseers of the Highway, to elect new Churchwardens for the ensuing year, and to audit their accounts. The four Vicars and several of the parishioners were present. The Wardens in office were the following:—Mr. Edward Jones, grocer, St. Asaph; Mr. Robert Davies, Coach and Horses, St. Asaph; Mr. John Jones, Marsh Inn, Rhuddlan and Mr. Evan Jones, Tyn-y-Coed. Their accounts were' found to be so correct, and the whole duty of their office had been so admirably performed, combining economy and assiduity, that the Vestry resolved un- animously to re-elect them to office. The cordial thanks of the parishioners, are certainly due to those gentlemen for their valuable services—particularly to Mr. Edward Jones, the senior warden, who has devoted so much of his valuable time, gratuitously in preparing necessary things for the new Cemetery, and super- intending the workmen in making the avenue, which has a very graceful appearance. He is also indefati- gable in promoting good singing in the choir of the- Parish Church. The citizens of St. Asaph, are in hope now to have a Welsh Organist. Mr. Jones has a very promising son, who although under thirteen years of age, has great taste for instrumental music, and is able even at this early nge to play several tunes and chants- correctly, which he does every Sunday, and we have no doubt, that Master Robert Jo::es will soon be able to display some of his native Welsh talent. He is- highly favoured in being placed under able Tutors, whereby his native genius will receive every oppor- tunity of developing itself. ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY COURT.-The next Court will be held at this place, before A. J. Johnes, Esq. on the 25th instant. AUERYSTWYTH NEW HALL.—At a meeting of the town council, held on Tuesday last, the members de- termined upon completing this elegant building forth- with, and the town clerk was desired to issue papers to builders for tenders, which were issued accordingly ABERYSTWYTH.—Departure of the Credo and Elizabeth.—These splendid vessels, each of about 400 tons burthen, the property of Thomas Jones, Esq., of this town, sailed for Quebec on Wednesday last. They had on board few passengers from this neighbourhood going to try their chances in the new world and in the Elizabeth, as a cabin passenger, was our respected townsman, Mr. David Jones, draper, Bridge-street. He went there to adjust his late father's affairs, who had been in Quebec for many years, and died lately, leaving considerable property. There was an immense number of people on Rowfawr and Penyranchor on the occasion, and when these fine vessels were going over the bar, the parting cheer was given by them, and echoed by the crew and passengers from the decks as they slowly glided forward. Several respectable trades- men went in the Elizabeth over the bar, and about a mile or so further, out af compliment to Mr. David Jones, and as our correspondent was among the num- ber, he is requested by them to tender to Capt. Cleaton their thanks for his considerate and kind demeanour to them on the occasion. On the return of Capt. Cleaton with his fine vessel in the harbour, he will not be for- gotten by those who went to accompany their friend David a little on the briny waters. The new schooner Claudia, Capt. Thomas Morris, accompanied the above vessels over the bar. Her destination was Glasgow, laden with bark. So this determined oaken Claudia, for the first time, conveyed her former shelter to the lund of cakes, there to be used in making that useful article, leather.

CORN EXCHANGE—WEDNESDAY.—Notwithstanding, that the su pply of English wheat on sale in to-day's market was extremely moderate, the demand for all kinds, owing To the large quantities of foreig-n wheat and flour pressing: for sale, was in a very inactive state, at barely Monday's decline in the quotations, and a totlll clearance was not effected. The imports of foreign wheat have exceeded 10,000 quarters. Really fine qualities were mostly hdd at fwll prices, but the middling and inferior kinds were h, per quarter lower to purchase. We had very slow inquiry for barley, but no further decline was noticed in prices. Malt was in good supply, and heavy demand, at late rates. The supply of Oats being very extensive, that descrip- tion of corn was very dull, at harely late currencies Beans, peas, Indian corn, and flour were dull ill the extreme.