The Principality

SALE OF LAUDED PROPERTY IN IRELAND. I Mr. SADLEIB, in a Bpeech of details, having it-ference to pro- ceedings in the Court of Chancery in Ireland oa the subject of giv- ing titles to effect the sale of incumbered estates in that country, called the attention of the House to the legal circumstances which unduly impede the sale of landed property there, and to those f ic-.lities which might safely be afforded tor its transfer. Mr. J. O'COSNET.IJ seconded the motion. The SMJCITOR-GHNKKAI. apprehended that the motion was in- tended for the purpose of calliug the attention of the House to those subjects which formed the staple of the speech with which it had been introduced, and that the hon. gentleman did not mean seriously to press the subject further. With respect to the bill of which he I a g'ven notice of moving for leave to introduce, for facilitating the sale of estates, all lio would now say was, that the attention of Government in preparing that measure had been earnestly and carefully directed to all the points to which the hon. gentleman had referred, as well as to various othars which had not bfcen particularly enumerated.. O'Conski.l was glad to hear that it was intended to bring h a bill to remedy the evils complained of as to the sule of landed property, as well as other measures, but could not draw an omen tif, tile or success of them from the phraseology which ths lion, arid learned gentlemllnhad med in reference to them. At the suggestion of aa hon. gen lenian the House was counted, when, oniv thirty-one members being found present, it stood ad- journed at iizlif-pa.it sevea o'clock, until Wednesday, at twelve f'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18. The Speaker took the chair ai twelve o'clock, PETITIONS. Mr. W. PATTBS and a hon. member presented petitions against tlL Public Roads Bill from G'he-ter and Carmarthenshire; and a gieat number of petitions against the Roads Hill were also p atented; and Mr. Evans presented a petition from a place in Pembrokeshire, in favour of arbitration. ROAD BILL. On the motion for the second reading of this Bill, Mr. DRNISON moved that it be read that -lay six months. Tne Bill was also opposed f,y Sir W. Joi,i.lrfg, Sir It. PEEL, MR. HUME. Mr. Spoo.VEA, Mr. AGLIOMBY, and Mr. HKNLBY, and supported by Mr. RICE and Mr. C. LEWIS. The Govarumeut ul- timately withdrew the AFFIRMATION BILL. p, Wood moved the third reading of the Bid. Mr. liOuLBUHsand Mr. IIKNLRY opposed it. The House then divided, when there appeared— For zlie third reading 70 Against it I 46 Majority -24 The Bill was then read a third tune, out not passed, it being six o'clock. 'nie House then adjourned. ,¥-ç TO GROCERS AND TALLOW-CHANDLERS. It MOST favourable opportunity, and of rare occurrence, for A Embarking in Business. -TO BE LET, with Immediate obsession, a House, Shop, Chandling House, and Store Houses, with all other necessary conveniences, situated in a flourishing and rapidly rising town iü. South Wales. Tho shop is adjacent to the market-place, in one of the principal streets of thoroughiure. A H.od ready-mouey trade has been carried on for many years by the present proprietor. Satisfactory reasons will be given for lesign- iiv. The shop, fixtures, and chandiing utensils to be taken at a valuation, and a lease of twenty-one years grautedTf required. Application by letter, post-paid, T. K., care of the Editor. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. "J|TANTED a STRONG ACTIVE BOY, of unexceptionable ,• Yy character, from 15 to 16 years old, as an Apprentice to the Grocery Business in Cardiff A,-) L He must be conversant with the Welsh and English Languages, aad will be treated as one of ttie Family. A MODERATE PRKMIUH REQUIRLID. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. ANTED a RESPECTABLE RESIDENCE for a W SMALL FAMILY, in CARDIFF, or witkin four or five wiies of it. „ „ Apply, by letter, to Tlios. Griffiths, at the PmarciPALiTY Office. BAPTISI QUARTERLY MEETING FOR B ii GLAHOItiiAiNsaiRK tI nus NESTING, intQ.ided to be holdon at FOX-HOLE, is JL to be heid at th.> BAPTIST CHAPEL. PYLE, on WBD- AuHOAi-and £ ^V][i) "JONES, Secretary, To Monsters' Wives, and Heads of Families. HA IIP Eli' T VVELYETIiEKS respectfully solicits attention to tile following leicar, -siiich was a'l iressed to the editor of the is.irlhern Warder, and which appeared in that journal of February Mt-li last:—■ <! Dundee, February 7th, 1849. Si a,—Allow me. through the medium of your valuable journal, tu impart to Free Cliarch"minister*' t'ainiiiea and others, a wash- iatr process they will find of considerable value with their small i biases. The writer was induced tu try a new process for washing clothes, whiuh.had been advertised as_a saving ot time, labour, ana iuaoev' At'ner repeated trials, it has been proved to be so valuable, tiat it would be selfish to withnoid ic irosa others. The process is whiten:; th«s •ciu.h.H, «ud in uo way injurea them; but, in- 4 .yd, -aayes .tiw-n, by avoiding tne hard rubbing of the old method. About oae-tiiird of.soap, at ieust, is saved one-fourth of time and 0[' ¡;,b.¡u¡. Two oi the public institutions in this town, r..H A*ylu u and the Infirmary, beside* private families, have tried i^ita great sUi.eess1, and v, a us only 'to. be known to recommend i "A I'RKS CliUBCil JllSISTBii'S '• Harper Twr'w-trers' Iii; ovod Washing Directions," in a gold blue ehv .Hviy t-e h -,d 'ox. every bo k<eller in tho United <iiafdo.n for. •'<> »r £ >r ;;iu:y one stamps, and a large directed f.ATelope, oi' T vV El,V ETKISES, 11, New Miluian- .h.t. aTe. e.iiiie w-t, out the gol(i cover, K i.N i aud RICHARDS, Paternoster-row, London. jig'eats wanted in every town iu Wales London and Paris HAT EMPORIUM, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. JOHN WILLIAMS AND CO. 1) KSPF.CTFULLY acquaiut the inhabitants of Cardiff and the | surrounding country, that they have just received their if :t-lt Lot of Spring Hats, will be found the Largest and most Fashionable Stock of tiw kir.d in Wales. J.W. and Co. take this opportunity to return their thanks for T,h, very liberal supp rt they have received, and beg to state that i ii.-jy are enabled, owing to their extensive trade, to fix. such prices Hi-no in the Kingdom cansurp;iss. French Hats U-. &L Do. Fine 4 0 ÐQ: Superior 5 Y)a. SLtiii Nap 6 6 -I)o.- 8 0 1)0. Superfine 0 8 Do. Velvet Nap 10 ti Do. Superior 12 0 Do. Superfine 13 0 Eaaver and C.oth Hats from 3s. 3d. to 1. CHTtDEl-:K'S ASt) CAPS IS liVFILT T X ItlETY. The Loice-st Price asked. OsttBHVE!:—EAST SlDH OF Tins TOWIV-HALL. POTATOES. i 'A TUST ARRIVED. — A PRIME CARGO of GUERNSEY PURPLE POTATOES, well -J adapted for Seed or Domvstie use. Orders thankfully received and exc-etitel by W. "OCK, at his Warehouse, near the Wharf Bridge. C-mliif, April 12th, 1819. TOWX OF CARDIFF. To Sold by Auction, by M'. Mark Marks, Ib T.iM*<fay t the-lUh tL-iy of 18-19, and'following dayt, liiii., WUOLiS of tbo IIOUSEIIOLI) FURNITURE, { Forfeited Pledges, Stock in Trade, Shop Fixtures, and other i'Het'ts, tlie-property of Mr. Silas Phillips. 15, Dllke-street who .ti"doelitiing ;tusine*s and leaving the lieighbjurhood. ECC h",adblus. Ap-.ilISi'.}. stc Arrival of Dr. Burns in CardifE MR. BURNS, CONSULTING-SURGEON of the WEST- MINSTER FRIENDLY BOTANICASSOCIATION, instituted for the purpose of advancing the principles of Medical Reform, in the cure of Disease by tho sanatory practice of Medical Botany, respectfully inforuis the Public, that he has discovered a remedy for the efrectual cure of that general exterminator of man- kind, CONSUMPTION OF THE LUNGS, which has during the last seven years rescued thousands of youth of both sexes from an early grave.. Dr. BURNS will arrivo in Cardiff on Saturday, when due notice of his residence will he given..

TO GOKRESPOIS' 1)ENTS J. T. Motherwell.-We are sorry Iiiii-comrxiuticttion has not been dulv attended to. He shall hear from us soon. J nticè." -It is utterly impossible for us to insert communica- tions from anonymous writers. We marvel that, after our re-, peated notices to this efieet, we should be again asked to do so. la all cases we must have the real name of the writer; in conjidence, of course. T. Merthyr.-—We are sorry that we cannot please him, and have only tosay, that if he will write his letter over again, with such modifications as second or third thoughts may suggest to him, we shall be glad to attend to his wish, unless imperative considerations compel us to decline. We still think that one of the Welsh perio- dicals would best suit his purpose, and serve the cause he has at heart.. ,in /• D. W. J."—The notification of the forthcoming Gyminanfa we cannot insert but as an advertisement. We thank him for his other communication, and shall be glad to hear from him again.

COBDEN versus TALBOT. In the discussion of abstract truths and positive piinci- plcs little attention is paid to the parties ho engaged on per- sonal grounds. Clearness and comprehensiveness ot state- ment, cogency of reasoning, and fairness of induction are what we care for and by whomsoever iuJruished, or whore- soevor found, we are generally satisfied, llut. it in not go: with reference to mixed questions of civil polity, fiscal re- gulations, and general legislation. These are complex affairs, requiring great sagacity, coolness, and courage, as well as patience, in the mastering and controlling details, frequently of a very complicated character; as well as an intimate acquaintance with the various aspects of the times, the several relations of society iia its different parts, and sec- tions at home, and the bearings and consequences of our law-making on other nations round about us. This view of the subject gives us a deep interest in the personal character of the statesman, and an important measure proposed by one person will frequently claim and deserve more attention, because it comes from him, than if it came from another quarter, even if equal in general merit. There are in the conduct of public affairs so many hidden sources of influence and action, and so many reasons for a certain step by those at high posts, before, and besides, and after the actually stated ones, that we feel at once that a measure coming from one quarter has been duly considered and prepared, not only on its own merits, but also in respect of all those, other con- siderations of public policy—probability of carrying it, if not now still in time—and the thousand and one other consider- ations which enter into, and go so far to determine, these many-sided questions. We give in another page of this week's PRINCIPALITY two noteworthy speeches—that of Mr. TALBOT, the tord-Lieu- tenant of Glamorganshire, at the county meeting held on Thursday last at Bridgend, and that of Mr. COBDEN, at his first meeting with his constituents of the West Hiding of Yorkshire, recently held at Wakefield. In such a case as this, we cannot but feel an interest in the personal qualifications of the speakers. Wo mean, of course, their personal fitness to be teachers of true and safe political doctrino. Of Mr. TALBOT'S high reputation, his unblemished honour, as well as his varied acquirements, we speak with pride and gratification but of his statesmanlike dualities we really have little to say. He has from very earlv maf)hood been a melHtJVl ur x arliament for tnis county, but seeii-3 never to have wished for any kind of liti-liaiiieiit- ary eminence. He has not attempted to connect his name with any public measure,-—has never even attended the House with much diligence,—and we never have been able to know why Mr. TALBOT should have been, and should con- tinue to he, our representative, but for and from the mere circumstance of family connexions and property. This we thiuli is a fair and truthful estimate of his qualifications in kind and degree to teach us the right, and the true, and the politic in the adjustment of the public burdens; the prin- ciples that should regulate our trade, commerce, and navi- gation together with the vast and momentous question of general international policy. Mr. COBDKN'S personal history is so well known, that wo scarcely need refer to it. Ho was obliged in early life to If < work his way through the world, even to the getting of his own daily bread. He succeeded in business, and before his name was over hoard of in connexion with politics, he had travelled through America, and much of Europe, and a wdrk o-I that he hád Hitcd, by keen observation and sagacious reflection. For seven years he was the very soul of the Anti-Corn-law League—the mightiest and bqsd-eonducted organisation of all modern times. He is eminent for his industry—his entire mastery of whatever subject he takes in hand—his courteous deportment towards all men, his moral courage, and his unflinching perseverance in tho purjmt of his object. With ("unabated breath," and growing cordiality and cheerful- ness, does he catmtcnce the contest to-morrow, after an ap- parent defeat to-night. We say apparent defeat-for such men as he are never ddeatcd-ho is indeed one of those who are often in minorities—nay, always in the minority on all great questions but one—and that is at the last division. This is ihe history of all enlightened legislation in this country—the friends of freedom are long struggling against adverse forces— laughod at and contemned—still on they go, and on, and onward, till they nnd themselves^ ultimately triumphant. ■ < > oioir-. liJ L Sllch considerations as those will,prepare ourifriendg for pi r the perusal of these .gentlemen's speeches; they: will Hnd interest and instruction in them both and we marvel much if they will not find how utterly hopeless is the cause of the representative' of Glamorgan, and how grand, nobky-Rnd progressive: is that of the member for the .West Hiding. 112t ziq, hdosing thi* article, express our. unfeigned as- tonishment that otherwise sensible men can even dream, much less talk publicly, of the restoration of the duty upon corn for purpo.es of revenue. They may as well attempt the re-»torati m of tho old criminal code in ail its hideous bar- barity—put into force again the penal laws against Catho- lics and Protestant toi-,i--re-eiiact and enforce slavery in our fact, attempt any one thing or many things, palpably impracticable and ridiculously absurd. No, no! gentlemen and yeomen of Glamorgan, you wul turn back the Taff to. the mountains just as soon and joa will; with about the same success, resist the progress \>1 TIMK •and; conquer, ia a chargo o'f--arms" with DK.ATII

THE MERLIN" AND SUSAN NIPPER." WE have no need to inform our respected contemporary of Newport, that we are no more responsible (within a well- understood compass) for the sentiments of our correspond- I ents than himself. Susan Nipper," a talkative body, wished to speak, and we let her have her say. It pleased the Merlin to take notice of the damsel, and Susan was voluble enough to reply. We do. without ¡my to uu wmcn we oelteve our brother journalist of the I' Merlin would be the last to thank us for, now wish to say that we have a very high opinion of his services to the cause of civil and religious freedom that if he do not, on all occa- sions, go so far as'we do, we shall be always glad to travel with him to the utmost extent of his sojourning—parting with him at the point of his rest, in perfect charity and good will. Our amiable friend Susan—we beg to thank her for her services; and at the same time hand her over to Mr. Toots —her recollections of Paul Donibcy, her love of Fioy, her sneaking kindness to WaFr before he was married;—espe- cially her duty to her lord and master—who at the time of our last advices had just said, "Susan, take care of yourself —remember what the doctor said." For "fLlimn Nipper," we have till cliaritv-for 14 Mrs. Toots," we have great esteem y-,i,, yat*r i cl(loetIA."

CARDIFF. SOUTH \"Af. RAILWAY.—'The rumoured resignation of Mr. ('. Russell, the chidrman ot thi* company, is, «« understand; cor- rect. We believe the resignation has not yet been accepted.- LBCTOKB ON ASTIIONOMV, &«•—On Monday .evening lust, ft highly interesting lecture on the above subject, *iilustr«'.cd with splendid illuminated' diagtain3, was delivered in the theatre, by, we believe, Mr, Martin, on behalf of Mr. livevil. The lecturer evidently well understood his subject, and fully explained the solar system. In the first view, 22 red in circumference, the earth was represented revolving- round its axis, surrounded by cloud., with the rising sun, and 8hipde artiug from land, proving tile rotundity of the earth. The lecturer then explained ih signs of the zodiac, the earth in its ecliptic, and the sun and moon in motion round it. A map of the moon was displayed, the lecturer concluding that planet ia uninhabited, and then exhibited a repre- sentation of a lunar eclipse. Comets were then introduced, and their supposed concomitant predictions. A magnificent plane- tarium closed this part of tHe lecture. Some beautiful dissolving views, admirably displayed, and the wonders of the chromatropa, presenting curious and lovely combinations of colours, with two views,on which were inscribed Prosperity to tl)e tow!i of' Car(liff, and A(lieu," concluded the proceedings. The lecturer'* sty e I ■was familiar and clear, devoid of those technicalities wiliel) furl,, a yreat drawback to of this description. The atiendanct: was numerous, and the audience appeared highly gratified with the entertainnunt, at one-, instructive and amusing. IIqS.H Em<(,kaXTs.—We understand that great numbers of I u.h immigrants are constantly landed in Sully and iU vicinity. I.-isi At the least calculation fifty were, landed on Penarth beach, oh Monday morning laat, who were making inquiries for the road to Oard.fV. feiionld there not be some means uaed to prevent such impOrtatilJU;; ;> ■

ST. EELLON'S. BRITISH, Scnoo^.—Our committee is proceeding very success- fully with the repairs of our school-room. It is true our oppo- nent says we fail,, have failed, and given up but unfortunately no one believes him. Our funds are daily increasing, and the people have a heart to work. We intend to bold a public meeting Here on the !3rLi when Mr. Evans, the British schoolmaster, Cardiff, and a fewot his pupils are expected to come over to give a demonstration, or a public proof of the superiority of the Bntiah mode of teaching. Mr. H. James, also, ourintended schoolmaster, is fully expected to attend on the occasion, and take a pai-t in the proceedings. Since he has left the college we know not where to diivct a letter to liiiii let this notice therefore suiffce.—From a Correspondent.-

:MIRTIl YR. ON Saturday last, we were visited with a hail storm, accom- ponied by thunder and lightning; these were followed by a great quantity of «io\v and nun, .which will, undoubtedly, prove of un- nieiisfi ..benefit;t<).ull:v^geration. v'. PK ACE CONGIIKSS: fckiciKTY. — VV"e are happy to state' that an PK ACE CONGIIKSS: fckiciKTY. — VV"e are happy to state that an !auxiliaiy to this benevolent institution has lately been formeü HI this town, under the most favourabie auspiees. War is cruel; ex- pt'n-iive, and anti-Christian. vVA'VBa.'—We have nothing to report on this subject. It ap- pt <ii s. that the trade I not so brisk ay it was two months ago. fnK; business In the police court has very much decreased witkin dkiyd., Ttiir sanitary condition of Merthyr has very much improved within the Inst two months. The inspector of nuisances has very praisewori hily discharged his duties, and has not failed to "ring up the rich as well as the poor. Indeed he commenced witk the former. Had he power to compel landlords of cottages to erect proper accommodations for their tenants, the town would be tolerably well as regards cleanliness. AN IXQUKST wan held on the 9th instant, at the Bridge-end public-house, before Geo. Orerton, Esq., and a respectable jury, to ascertain the cause of the death of Joseph Fuliylo've, collier. aged 3U, who died on the 2ticl instant, owing to the explosion of foul air, in one of the Dowlaia. levels. Verdtct, "Accideotut Death." AN IKQBKST also held at the same time and place, on NEW of the body of the-jaastard child of Jane Williams, who was found dead by the side of its mother in bed, and she was suspected of ill-treating the deceased. The jury, after ihe most careful inves- tigation, reiurned a verdict of Died by the visitation of God." SINGULAR C'SE.—On Sunday last, Mr. Philip Thomas, land- surveyor, of Ncalh, was taken into custody for drunkenness, but was admitted to bail to appear on Monday, when he was rli- charged. Subsequently a letter, of which the following is a copy, was read on Monday last in court, addressed to P. S. Pilillips, who took him into custody, to the great amusement of all pre- sent:— London Road, Neath, 17th April, 1849. Mr. Phillips to Philip Thomas. 1849, April 15th. To three hours and a half of false imprisonment, at 218. per hour JE3 13s. 6d; t. Sitt,-If the above sum is not remitted to me, or paid to some charitable institution immediately, I will, in two days, bring an action against you in the Court of Queen's Bench- "Your receipt that the money has been paid to any charitable institution will prevent you from tiny further proceedings. Yours, &c., "PHILIP THOMAS." The bench said he might commence as soon as he pleased. TIIK DOWI.AIS JUVBNILB TOTAL ABSTINENCE Socrarr. — A tea-meeting in connexion with the above society-was he.d at the Gwetrfllwyn Infant Sehool-roorn, on Monday, April the &t;i. The Rev. E. Jenkins, rector of Dowlais, in a true spirit of reforma- tion in the character of the young in general, granted the use of the Infant School-room for che occasion. At one o'clock, the sard society met at Hermon chapel, in order to form themselves into a procession. They then marched through the principal streets of the town, and on entering the green of J. Evum;, Esquire, agent of the Dowlais Company, the temperance brass band joined them, and played before them round the green. Then they marched tn- ward", the mansion of Sir J. J. Guest; the band on entering the green began to piny, and on advancing to the front door, Sir John and his lady came out, and inquired many things in behalf of the society and the prosperity of total abstinence in general. They then returned to the school-room, the band being seated in th. gailer)-, itid performed well. At seven o'clock, a public meeting was held at Hermon chapel, at which Mr. Thomas Rowland, of Dowlais, presided, and opened the meeting bj an appropriate ad- dress, and called Mr. T. Rees, of Trevecca College, who delivered a very animated speech. Mr. D. Philipps, of Swansea, was called upon afterwards, who delivered a very lively address, strongly urging upon all classes to begm at once, and give a good exampis to the wide world, by totally abstaining from all intoxicating drinks. At the close of the meeting, many came forward and signed the pledge, highly pleased with the entertainment of the evening. DOWLA18.- Messrs. Jackson and Davey have been lecturirig here this week to overflowing audiences, and to the satisfaction of al I: present.

NEWPORT. A WOMAN'S DEPTH.-A few weeks ago, a man, apparently about forty-live or fifty years of age, not far from this town, having very lately become a widower, took to himself a second wife (a young lass about twenty). They mutually agreed to emigrate to Australia being possessed of a little property, it was disposed of for cash. A little before the time appointed to leave England, it seems the young wife heard her former suitor had come to the neighbourhood, with whom she after- wards decamped, with the purse and money, leaving her husband penniless, who is now consoling himself that she. will return to him again, though it is affirmed she has left for another cliiiie. COUNTY COURT.—Thk court was held on Tuesday and Wednes- day last. The only case which excitedinterest and curiosity in this town was that of Townsend versus Barber; this was an action brought forward by Mr. Townsend for the recovery of 26 damages for an assault committed upon him by Mr. Barber, civil engineer. It appears that in November last, some word# of Mr, Townsend ou the munMipa). election day aggravated Mr.'Barber so .much, that -a day.or two alter,• .'when he eyed Mr. Townsenct in tJtie'sireet, he assaulted him. The judge 're- gretted that lie hiil no jury to try the case lie. liai, only to decide upon the case as it was brought before him. Verdict, ten guineas damages and the expenses, NKWPOHT UNION.—The oilowing" are the guardi-ma .elected members of the board of tdô. uÓor. for the ensuing vear. Be(lwas- William Price. Bettws—John HodgkinBOU. Bishton—William Gale.. I Caerle.on—Thos. M. Llcwdlin Christchurch—M. T. S, Whiter. Duffryu—William Phillips, Goldeliff—John Waters. Graig-Wiiliam £ i,j. llmiiiys—Jonn Samuel. Kemeys Inn nor — >J Llandavenat -U » Llangsion Hams. Llanhenno t n,* Llarivach- —ll > 1 1 Liauverafv • -I) j.i ,ai'" LlantariMVifi—11 Lianwer:i=— Joiui A.u>rv;i;i. Maehen Upper— :i v. Howell Williams. Lower—Edward Sar- jlant. ao —J B. Hiilier. —Edward Eeeco. eld—Thomas Jones, i .stone-y-vedw — George Bnnd, dy»lwya—W. Llewellyn. Eben. Rogers. Edward Morgan, t—Lewis Edward*. George Gething. i'enhow—Ed. Chapp Dutfield. Voters tone—Kees Edward ltec-4. ."ll wiek-,J olin Christopher. iCiiydgwern—-f hilip W OQdrulf. itogerstmie—- John Lewis. St. vVooiios—E(iward Turberville Joseph Lakh. Wilcrick—Thomas Baker. WiUon—-John Miiner. The first megan^ of the newly formed board was held on Saturday last, -.joionel Sir Digby Mackworth, Bart., won appointed chairman, and Octavius Morgan, Eoq., and the Rev. Howell William*, vr e-chairmen for the year.

LLANDILO. MKCIIAXICS' I:iSTITl'TlON.-On Tuesday evening the 17th instant, a lecture was delivered by the Rev. T. Da-vies, Inde- pendent, minister, Llandilo, on the History of the Celtic Nation." Mr. b. Morgan, druggist, in the chair;—The prin- cipal topics dwelt upon were the following. The supposed. origin of the Celtic nation—their settlement in Iii-ittin- their invasion by the Romans—their wars with the Picts, Scots, Danes, Normans, and the Saxons—an enumeration of the Welsh prihces-together wi:h philosophical remarks upon thfljr-v character as a nation. The rev. lecturer held his audience spell-bound while he led them from stage to stage in tbe history of our forefathers. Placing himself far back in the darkness of antiquity, he commenced his march, and as he proceeded, poured a flood of light upon his path, to the grati- tication of ail present. He was cheered throughout. The lecture was admirable for its wit, eloquence, and pathos. The meeting separated, wishing to meat Mr. Daviet. soon again on ;•;• simialar occasion.

ABERDARE. IILBWAIY,—Tas VoLUNTAUT PeIKCII'LH,—WLIVT CAar IT NOT BO?—On Sunday the 15th iustant, the Baptist church in this place held its anniversary service, when sermons were preached to crowded congregations by the Kevs. Thomas Price, Aberdare, and John Huberts, Merihvr. At the close of tlic, evening service it was stated that the contribution" towards the liquidation of the chapel amounted to the liberal sum of fl96 Is. upon hearing this, a few friends determined to make it up the sum of £200. This certainly was a noble effort when we consider the present, rate of wagen, and that 1116 whole of the congregation, with two or' throe exceptions, is Dlado up of the working classes.

■COWMIDGE. ON Tuesday last we had a considerable fall of #DOW, which uo doubt prevented the earlier part of Ihit; market, which is whole- sale Beef and mutton ruled lower; the price of the latter bein* 4d. for moderate. The beef would not realise more than 5d. or ajd-inthe retail market. Fresh butter, lid.; salt ditto, lod.; eggs, 6d. per dozen cheese, 4d. to 5d, prirwi tjd.; mut- ton, 6d. and 6|d. Jt wllgnot, on the whole, an average market. OU ACCIDENT.—On Friday last, John Evans, son of Mr-. David Evans, of Tyncara farm, Cowbridgc, toc-k out hi gun, for the purpose of shooting croa-s; lie very carelessly crossed a hedge, drawing his gun by the barrel a'fter him, when the trigger caught a thorn, and the gun exploded, lodging the whole of the charge in his thigh. Surgical aid was soon in attendance, when a part of the charge was removed, but a great portioii still rcttiaiivs kx the thigh. ■;