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SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GENERAL CEMETERY. A public meeting was held on Thursday, May 3, in the Town- hall, for the purpose of discussing the propriety of establishing a general cemetery for the town and neighbourhood of Swansea, which should be open to all without distinction of religious opi- nion. The meeting was attended by a considerable portion of the influential inhabitants of Swansea, including a great number of parties representing nearly all the religious denominations in Swan- sea. Among those present were—Messrs. P. S. L. Grenfell, M. Moggridge, R. Eaton, J. W. Clark, W. P. Struve, W. Rowland, J. T. Jenkins, W. Francis, G. G. Francis, J. W. Leach, W. Mor- rice, T. Evans, Barker, J. R. Tripp, S. Padley, W. Glyn, Huxham, Maxwell, Hoare. Richardson, &c.; Drs. Howell, Bird, and Williams and the Revs. E B. Squire, vicar, G. Aeklom, W. L.Pownall, —Harris, J. Pratten, W. Howell, C. Kavauagh, G. B. Brock, D. Evans, &c. &e. On the motion of Dr. HOWELL, M. MOGGRIDGE, Esq., took the chair, who began by reading the bill convening the meeting, and expressing the great pleasure he felt in being found in any way serviceable in promoting its objects. Mr. G. G. FRANCIS, in moving the first resolution, said he had attended the meeting at the Assembly-rooms on Monday last by invitation, and had taken part with some other gentlemen in the discussion which took place there as to whether the cemetery should be a general one. After the meeting several gentlemen, who, with him, were opposed to the exclusive character of the scheme adopted, thought it desirable to have a meeting publicly convened, to discuss the propriety of establishing a cemetery on a basis suffi- ciently wide to meet the wants of all religious denominations. The Rev. G. B. BnoCK said that he felt great pleasure in tak- ing part in this meeting, and aiding the establishment of a ceme- tery, which should be open to all classes of religionists in this town and neighbourhood, without any distinction of creed or opinion. He considered it inconsistent for Nonconformists, who themselves protested against the exclusiveness of the Church, immediately to practise the same exclusiveness by an attempt to thrust Church- men from them as soon as the opportunity occurred. He saw no practical objection to a common cemetery. Such cemeteries were found in different parts of the country, in which the members of 1 all creeds might have the rites of sepulture according to their own predilections and feelings. Mr. AUBREY said that he perfectly concurred with the views ex- pressed by Mr. Brock. As his name had gone forth in connexion with the committee of what had been designated the Nonconform- ist Cemetery, he might perhaps be allowed to state that he was not present at the meeting held on Monday last. Mr. GRENFELL said he fully concurred in the sentiments so well expressed by Mr. Brock, that it should be established on the broadest basis. He (Mr. G.) had been, when in London, in the U 111 J ill of gUlllg vvitil* ftAVrtily ixito li'-vioo.l Gi-aan. Pamotorv 8.11(1 he had never been there without haying emotions awakened in his breast by contemplating a retreat where the memory of the differences that existed in life were obliterated. There no division wall was erected—nothing resembling distinction kept up-in the same ground where the Jew was buried, he had seen upraised the cross, which was indicative of the last resting-place of the Catholic. He thought that when they thus saw the metropolis and other large towns setting the example of establishing cemeteries on a broad liberal basis, it was not for us to say, We will be more exclusive than other towns." The Rev. E. B. SQUIRE, vicar of Swansea, said, that in support of the resolution, he might state that ground would soon be re- quired in this town as a receptacle for the dead. The necessity of a new cemetery being granted, he cordially approved of the plan recommended in the resolution, where, as beautifully expressed by Mr.|Grenfell, all should seek one common spot waiting for a com- mon resurrection. On the CHAIRMAN inquiring whether any one wished to offer ether remarks on the resolution, The Rev. D. EVANS, Baptist minister, thought it due to explain that no exclusion was intended—that any party might be interred it) the Nonconformists' cemetery according to the rites of his own denomination. All would be admitted who wished to avail them- selves of it; and it was with that view no part of the ground .was to be allowed to be set apart by consecration (laughter). Mr. Evans, in confirmation, read an extract from the prospectus of the. Nonconformist cemetery, and on arriving at the clause which pro- vided that no part of the ground should be consecrated, a gentle- man observed, That would exclude Chtii-chiiic-n, Jews, and Catholics." Mr. Evans, in continuation, said that Churchmen might be buried there. There was a cemetery in Cambridge, no part of which was consecrated, and yet a large number of Episco- palians were buried in it. A slight interruption here taking place, the CHAr ItM AN said that the passage read by the rev. gentleman was sufficient proof that the Nonconformist cemetery was not open to Churchmen. The Rev. C. KAVANAGH, Catholic priest, said that he clearly understood, from Mr. Evans's own explanation, that the scheme called the Nonconformist cemetery was of an exclusive character, or if it was open, it was only to those who would submit to exclu- sive regulations about consecration, &c. Mr. G. G. FRAVCIS read a letter which he had received from W. Walters, of Fiynone, in which that gentleman expressed his regret at being unable to attend the meeting. Dr. How ELI. then moved the appointment of a committee, and was seconded by the Rev. Joseph PRATTEN, Wesleyau minister. After carrying resolutions of minor importance, the meeting separated. FLOATING THE Tows REACH-.—A FRESH DIrFICULTY.-Of the meeting of the Harbour Trust, held on Monday last, the Herald says From the proceedings, it will be seen that ano- ther untoward obstacle has been presented to the early comple- tion of the plan of floating the town reach, by which some, though. we trust, ho very great delay, in commencing the works must necessarily be induced. It is now ascertained that it will be necessary to go to Parliament for an authorisation of the plan proposed by Mr. Abernethy and approved of by the Admiralty. With the support which may reasonably be anticipated from that board, and with unanimity from all parties here in aiding the most feasible scheme for providing Swansea with floating accommodation, we trust that the time lost will be brief, and that the warm co-operation of the public of Swansea will be given to the Trust in carrying out every preliminary necessary to the early commencement of an undertaking .essential to the prosperity of this port in the present, and its progress in the future. With such aids We have no doubt that even the shoals and quicksands which beset going to Parliament for an Act" will be passed in safety. Mu. JOHN JONES, ot this town (lately articled to Mr. J. 1. Jenkin), passed a creditable examination during the present term, and was admitted all attorney and solicitor.
MAESTEG.
MAESTEG. MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTS.—An elderly person, named Geof- frey Williams, a collier, in the employ of the Llynvi Iron Com- pany, was, on the 7th instant, completely buiied under a great mass of earth, which fell upon him from the top of the coals. His body was so much injured thereby, that after he was extri- cated from his perilous state he was unable to move, and lie was carried home in a tram. In another level, near the same place, another person, named John Williams, a collier, em- ployed by the same company, met with an accident by a large stone falling from the top, which struck him on his leg and severely injured it. r i Tun MINERS.—A considerable number of the miners who were employed in digging the mine called the "black band, belonging to the Llynvi Iron Vrorks, have left the work, in consequence of the lowness of the price for digging it, and have gone te seek employment elsewhere.
II AYE iiFORl) W EST.
II AYE iiFORl) W EST. HORSE-STEALING.—On Tuesday last, William Thomas of Pender,ast, labourer, a man of bad character, was brought before J. Ll. Morgan, Esq., and George ilowe, Esq., on the charge of horse-stealing under the following circumstances:— It appeared that Mr. Benjamin Phillips, of Shoal's Hook, near Haverfordwest, possessed a valuable bay gelding which was working on his tann, on Wednesday last, and was put up in the stable over night in the usual way by the servant, but on the following morning the horse together with a bridle were missing. Suspicion immediately fell on the prisoner on accouiit of his previous character, and from the fact of his having on the same Wednesday gone into the field where the horses were at work, and made particular inquiries as to the age and value of the horse which was afterwards lost. A handbill was immediately published by Mr. Phillips describing the horse very minutely, and offering a're ward of five guineas for the apprehension of the offender. This bill was posted the same day to the police-officers of the v&rious towns in Pembrokeshire and the neighbouring by which means it fell into the hands of J. Rees, one .of the rural police of Cardiganshire, who, on Friday morning, on his way from Blaenporth to Cardigan, met a man riding a horse similar to the one described in the handbill. He immediately started to Aberystwyth in pursuit where he arrived at twelve o'clock the same night ami jv ■■■ apprehended the prisoner in bed pi- one of the inns, whom he brought, together with t^ norse which was in the stable, to Haverfordwest. (h lne way down, the prisoner freely confessed the o-rance, and pleaded poverty as the cause. This collision he repeated before the magistrates, and on- tfua evidence he was committed for trial. z5 CAMBRIAN INSTITUTION FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE DEAF AND DUMB.—On the evening of Tuesday last, a public meeting was held in the town-hall, Haverfordwest, on be- half of this valuable institution. The chair was taken by Geo. Phillips, Esq., surgeon, who, after expressing his own sympathy for the unfortunate class of our iellow-subjects who are deprived of the blessings of speech and hearing, in- troduced to the meeting Mr. lihind, the principal of the in- stitution. This gentleman, in an interesting address, de- scribed the deplorable condition of uneducated deaf and dumb persons, and showed from statistical accounts the large number of such persons now living in the United Kingdom. It appears that in Wales only there are no less than 600 deaf mutes. He then referred to the origin and progress of the 9 art of instructing them, and particularly of the efforts that bad been made for the purpose in Great Britain since the establishment of the Deaf and Dumb Institution, in Kent- road, London, in the year 1792, under Dr. Watson; and from Mr. Rhind's account, it is pleasing to know that of late years more extensive efforts have been put forth, in this country, for the benefit of this helpless class of persons than were ever before made. Mr. jlhind next proceeded.to ex- plain the system of instruction as at present pursued, more especially the method adopted for teaching the pupils u> articulate and in proof of the success of the system, he pro- duced two little deaf and dumb boys, of the apparent ages, of seven and nine years, the youngest of whom, although he had been in the school but a few months, succeeded in going through various exercises, which showed his articulation to be most perfect and correct; and Mr. R. expressed his ut- most confidence in being ultimately able to teach this and all the other pupils, except those who had any defect in the vocal organs, to speak and read with fluency and precision. The other lad went through several exercises in penmanship and grammar, which were highly satisfactory. At rhe con- clusion of the address, an auxiliary was resolved upon in aid of the institution, of which the Chairman and the HeY. Thomas Watts were appointed secretaries, and a coileeiion. was made towards the funds of the auxiliary. LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION.—On Monday evening last, the general annual meeting of the members of this excel- lent institution was held at their rooms, Victoria-place, which was attended by a considerable number of the members. Th chair was taken by George Phillips, Esq., one of the vice-p-L- sidents, who called upon Mr. Ileniy Davies, one of the honorary secretaries, to read the report, which was a very favourable on The chairman said the death of their respected president, 1i:. Win. Evans, was an event which was generally and deeply re- gretted. W. Walters, Esq., banker, then rose, and proposed that John Henry Phillips, Esq., of Williamston, be elected pre sident for the ensuing year. This proposition being seconded by Mr. John Phillips, was carried by acclamation. Thomas Hughes, Esq., moved, and James Summers, Esq., seconded, that the following officers be elected:—George Phillips, Esq., and J. liogers Powell, Esq., vice-presidents Mr. Richard Iiarvey, treasurer; -Messrs. Henry Lavies and James James, nonorary secretaries; Messrs. Charles Saies and Thomas White, Ii. brarians Mr. James Saies, auditor. The motion WAS carried,
CARDIGANSHIRE. HORRIBLE MURDERS…
CARDIGANSHIRE. HORRIBLE MURDERS AND SUICIDE OF THE MURDERER. Before the whole of our last week's impression was printed we received intelligence of a most horrible tragedy which was perpetrated in Cardiganshire on Tuesday, the 1st, inst. —such a tragedy as seldom falls to our lot to record. I was that of a man who murdered his wife and child, anI afterwards committed suicide by cutting his own throat. The name of the wretched perpetrator of these inhuman deeds is Thomas Davies, a small farmer, residing at Cefn- rhyddlaii-issa, in the parish of Llanwenog, Cardiganshire, who occupied a small farm 0:1 the estate of ilighmead. It appears that he had been living on very uncounorLabiJ terms with his wife, arising from some suspicion of her fide- lity, which is stated to have been without foundation. This feeling of jealousy seems also to have been felt by the wife, with more show of reason and justice, as a maid servant, formerly in his employ, was some time ago enceinte, it u said, by him, and was delivered of a child either s:i;l-born,. or which died shortly after its birth. As might laumlly l' :) L1- .f-n 'l:r¡¡, frequent; added to this, the man was thought to be not ¡¡ 1- together in possession of his senses, and was looked upon as rather a doubtful character. lie has been frequently heard to say that the child whom he so barbarously murdeied. was not his; and it is rumoured that having mentioned the name of a respectable farmer in the vicinity of his res'den -e as the father of the child, he was taken to task, and signed a formal recantation, to prevent proceedings being t-,tkc i against him for slander. On the afternoon of the day the awful deed was com- mitted he sent his sou to a smith's forge a short distance off, to get something done, and after he had been gone some time, he despatched another of his children to request him to return home, so that by this means lie endeavoured to get rid of all witnesses to the dreadful deed he was about putting into execution. He was at the time engaged with his wife gardening. He requested to get something for him to drink. He followed her into the house and suddenly at- tacked her, inll.cting a frightful gash on her throat with the razor a fearful struggle then ensued, and he again and. again cut her with the razor on her head, neck, and other parts of the body, and at last drew the razor across the lower part of her person, indicting a very dreadful wound, through which her intestines protruded. lie then went from the kitchen to another room, where his infant daugh- ter, a child about three months old, whom he disowned, was- asleep in bed this monster in human form then drew the- razor across the infant's threat from ear to ear, almost se- vering the head from the body. He then again left the house and proceeded to the banks of a river Tivy, which runs not many fields breadth from the farm house, and fear- ful of the consequences of the acts he had committed he threw himself into the river, but cither from a wish to save his life, or the water being too shallow to effect his inten- tion, he got on shore, and then with the razor which he so effectually used before, lie cut his own throat, and inflicted numerous wounds on other parts of his person, one of which was of the same nature as that inliicted on his wife, namely, the wound in the abdomen, through which his intestines also protruded. While engaged in the murder of the child the wife managed to escape from the house, and succeeded in walking the distance of a field's breadth, where she lay helpless. By this time the cries of the poor woman had attracted attention, and the neighbours came speedily to her assistance, when she was found in a most pitiable condition and bathed in blood. She was removed to the house in great agony on arriving there, the sad spectacle of the child with its throat cut, and life perfectly extinct, presented itself. Search was made for the husband, and he was found on the banks of the river in a dying state. He was promptly removed and carried in a large bed sheet, and placed in the barn, where he died in a short time afterwards. He acknowledged to the policeman having committed the horrid deeds. He died about eleven o'clock on Tuesday night. He was in his 45th year. The poor woman received the benefit of medical attend- ance, but, all to no purpose, as she lingered in great agony until Wednesday morning, when death put a period to her sufferings. She was in her 40th year. They had beeu married eighteen years, and four children now survive their dreadful death. As may well be imagined, the shocking affair has created great excitemeut in the neighbourhood. We may remark that the scene of this horrible catastrophe is but a very short distance from the place, where about two years ago a woman, who is now in a lunatic asylum, murdored. her three children by hanging them. A variety of reports are in circulation, but we believe the above are the main facts, as we obtained the particulars from a party who was on the spot immediately after the event occurred. On Thursday W. Lloyd, Esq., coroner, held inquests on the bodies, when it was unanimously agreed that Davies had committed the awful deeds iu a fit of temporary insanity.
MERTIIYR.
MERTIIYR. INQUESTS.—An inquest was held on the 5th instant, at the General Picton Arms Inn, Rhymney, before George Overton, Esq on view of the body of Henry White, who was killed by a fell of earth at Cwmbargoed. A verdict of Accidental Death was returned. Anocher inquest was held by the same coroner, on the 7th, at the New Inn, Merthyr, touching the death of Henry Moses, who was killed at one of the Plymouth levels, on the 5th instant, by a fall of rubblslrfrom the top. Verdict accordingly. COUNTY COURT. This court was held on Monday and Tuesday last, before John Wilson, Esq., judge. The number of plaints entered, in conse- quence of the short interval between this and the preceding court, was only about sixty, of which the following only deserve notice. lVJn. Fowles v. Joseph Edwards.—Defendant is a contractor on the Vale of Neath Railway, and plaintiff had been in his employ as time-keeper and clerk, and now brought two actions against him, one for £ 8 8s. 2d., money paid for defendant's use, and the other for L20 salary due to him. Defendant's attorney objected to splitting the demand, to bring the claim within 'the jurisdiction of the court but his honuur overruled the objection. A set off of £ 829 was pleaded in both these actions, but it was not attempted to be proved. After several witnesses had been examined on both sides and at great length, his honour gave judgment in favour of the plaintiff in buth actions, for the full amount claimed. Attor- ney for plaintiff, Mr. F. James; for defendant, Mr. Phillpotts. Bellis v. Same. -The plaintiff in this action is a sub contractor, and sought to recover the sum of £ 19 4s. 7d., for work and labour done for defendant. After the plaintiff's case had been proved, defendant pleaded a set off amounting to £ 42 but most of the items were such as could not be ciaimed in a set off, and gave in a stamped receipt, signed by plaintiff, for JE27 odd, in full of all de- mands, which receipt was attested by Fowles, the clerk of the defendant at the time. Plaintiff denied that he had received more than 47 in the date specified in the note. Plaintiff's attorney also objected to the note being put in evidence, although acknowledged by plai ntiff to be signed by him, without the attesting witness being examined. Fowles was then called, and said he was present when Bellis, who is no scholar, signed the note; .but at the time he signed it, it ran thus—Received ot Joseph Edwards, -> February 5. 1849," and that the words Twenty-seven pounds," and in full of all demands," were written by Edwards after Bellis had gone away. His honour deferred his judgment until Tuesday, when it was given in favour of plaintiff, payable in four- teen days. Attorney for plaintiff, Mr. F. James for defendant, Mr. Phillpotts. On Tuesday, defendant, in propria persona, who, it was stated to the court on Monday, was unwell at Birmingham, made his appearance, and at Mr. Phillpotts's request was sworn. and stated that he came from Birmingham the preceding evening, and that what the witness Fowles said in regard to the stamped receipt prepared by him for Bellis, was entirely false. An appli- cation was made by Mr. Phillpotts to have the case reheard at the next court, but the application was refused. Jivans and Williams v. itees.It appeared that plaintiffs had sued defendants in Cardiff court some time ago for non-delivery of cows but at the request of defendant's son, the action was with- drawn upon his promising tu pay the court fees, which he did not do. Now this action was brought to recover twenty-five shillings, the costs of withdrawal, &c. His honour said that he would take ti.ne to consider the case. Mr. F. James appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr. Philluotts for defendant. Kerr v. lfeynolds.This action was brought to recover five gui- neas charged by plaintiff for professional services as surveyor, to tu'gofia'e for defendant to be a partner with Joseph Edwards on of the contracts of the Vale of Neath railway. It appeared 'that plaintiff was paid about £ 15 for going to London for defen- dant in August, and was determined to employ him no more, and t-oid him distinctly that he would Dot pay him for this negotiating affair, that he must, look to Edwards for remuneration. No part- nership was formed. as Reynolds did not approve of the prices; and as he h:id not employed plaintiff, verdict was given for clefen- da^it. Attorney for plaintiff, Mr. Phillpotts for defendant, Mr. i. James..j^ori^icEi.—•'FRiDa* May 4.—[Before Wm. Thomas, Esq.] girali Daniel, the unfortunate girl who could not prove the father.of her child lately, was this day committed for one month to hard labour, tor de- serting it. fUrraMT, MAT 5.- [Before H. A. Bruce, and W. Thomas, Fsors ] Wto. is-rv u was charged with being the father of the bastai d child of Alar J Powell. lie was ordered to pay 2s. a-week and 6s. expenses. Iaine8 Nash, who was charged with refusing to pay £ 1 3s. wages to George Pavies, was ordered to pay the same immediately with costs. Joseph Treverther and Nicholas Trevethin were charged with being drunk and assaulting police constable John Llewelyn. The latter was fined only 5s. and expenses, and the former £ 1 and expenses, which they paid. Thomas Bees was charged by police constable Ileiiry Pugh with stealing coal, the property of the Dowlais iron company. He was committed to take his trial at the next Neath quarter sessions. John Fitzpatrick was charged with damaging a door and breaking some earthenware, the property of John Scott. Ordered to pay 5s. compensation for the door and earthenware, and costs. In default of payment he was committed for 7 days with hard labour. Catherine Powell, who was charged with assaulting Mary Jones, was fined 5s. and 4s. 6d. costs. MONDAY, MAY 7.—[Before W. Thomas, and H. A. Bruce, Esqrs.] Ann Austin was charged with stealing a child's frock, the property of W. Morgan, on the 30th of April. She was committed for trial at the next Neath quarter sessions. Elizabeth Harris was committed to take her trial at the next Neath quarter sessions, for stealingX2 7s. from the person of Wm. Howe, on the night of the 5th inst. Gwenllian Davies and Mary Davies, mother and daughter, were charged with stealing a silk gown, at Dowlais, on Saturday. Gwenllian Davies was committed to take her trial at the sessions, and the daughter was discharged. fV m. Chadwiclc was charged with non-payment of wages to Isaac Jones. Ordered to pay the amount claimed with costs. We could not hear the amount. Wm. Price was charged by the inspector of nuisances with having ne- glected to remove the accumulation of filth, &c., on his premises, after having received due notice to do so. Ordered to remove the same in 4S hours, and pay all expenses. Thomas fVilliams was charged by Frances Mann with disobeying an order of affiliation, made to support his child by her. He pleaded illness and that he had been out of employment. There was no fresh order made upon him to- day. WEDNESDAY, MAY .9-[Before 11. A. Bruce, and W. Thomas, Esqs.] Ann Blackwell was committed to Brecon gaol for trial at the next quarter sessions on the charge of stealing a silver watch, the property of Thomas Price. Sarah Pugh, of Dowlais, was fined Is. and 2s. 6d. costs, for throwing ashes on the high road. John Bees, of the Square and Compass, beer house Dowlais, was fined £1 and costs, for drawing beer during divine service on Sunday afternoon last. Win. Chadwicn, sub-contractor on the railway, was ordered to pay I Is. Sd. wages to John Driscoll. John liogers was fined 9s. with 9s. costs, for assaulting John Nicholas, shopman at Dowlais.
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ABERYSTWYTH. Tf. LAST week, the Seriatus Academicus of the of Edinburgh unanimously conferred the degree of M.A. on Mr. John Jenkins, of this place, a pious and talented young minister of the Calvinistic Methodist connexion, and formerly an indus- trious Sabbath-school teacher, in the Tabernacle, Aberystwyth. This is the second instance, within a few months, of a teacher of the above school being honoured by the senate of the Edin- bur, h u iiversity.
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NEWPORT. MR. HENRY VINCENT. This eloquent and popular lecturer delivered three lec- tures at the Town-hall, on the evenings of the 3rd, 4th, and 7th instant. The auditory on each occasion was numerous and highly respectable. According to previous arrange- ment, his worship the Mayor presided. The subject of the lecture was The Intellectual and Moral Characteristics of the Age." Mr. Vincent, who was received with great cheering, after a few introductory remarks, proceeded to show some of the glorious tendencies of this wonderful age. He knew per- fectlywell that a certain class were in the habit of speaking of the present age in a desponding tone, and to be continu- ally boasting of the good old times;" these he denoted by the name of Antediluvians;" they ought certainly to have been born before; but consolation was to be obtained from that great law of progress which is engraven upon the human mind. Look, exclaimed the lecturer, at the universal tendency of all science whatever. In the past history of England, we see a race of nobles and savages. In this good old time," there was no printing press, no literature to refine the manners, no schools for the poorer classes, no newspapers, no representatives to set forth those glorious principles which affect the happiness of man and there did not conse- quently exist any powerful intellectual influences which now characterise the industrious classes; which will more extensively prevail as the world progresses towards its original destinies. I After a few remarks on the distribution of property, Mr. Vincent observed, the art of printing broke in upon absolute feudalism, and became its mighty enemy, and ultimately ruined it; neither was it possible any longer to monopolise human thought; the press kept its power, and slowly, but effectively, wielded it to the deliverance of the human mind from priestly craft. The lecturer then powerfully described the mighty influence of the press in creating a noble army Z5 Z3 of renders and thinkers in every department of science and literature. Mr. V. most eloquently illustrated the influence of modern literature in humanising the people—in creating the eternity of that principle of brotherhood which the Apostle Paul preached. In speaking of the power of locomotives, and their influ- ence in breaking in upon the isolation of the past, and pro- u-ioting social intercourse, Mr. V. observed, isolation was favourable to despotism. Men lived upon the opinions of others. There existed as much antipathy between counties then, as there is between nations at present. Commerce and locomotives began, and improvements were daily introduced to facilitate travelling, and annihilate isolation. Now we are gone beyond coaches, science has come down from heaven, and said, I will carry your vessels by steam over the waters, and isolation shall no longer be a barrier to civilisa- tion and freedom and mighty has been its progress and in- fluence. It has brought the Republic of America to the shores of Amongst the other agents in the cause of progress, Mr. V. noticed railways the electric telegraph, and popular meetings. IL On the Friday evening following, Mr. Vincent delivered his 'second lecture on the "Condition of the Working ClaSSfe." Wm. Evans, Esq., Mayor, presided. The audi- ence was more numerous than on the previous evening-, and the greatest interest seemed to pervade the wdiole assembly. Mr. Vincent proceeded to say, that having last night viewed the progressive character of the country we live in, Z, he would to-night look at the actual condition of the poorer classes of the people of England, and he would state at the outset that there never existed a country that contained the elements of civilisation to so glorious an extent as ours did. Still it was a lamentable fact, that no country contained so many paupers, which indicated that this state of things must be wrong. He stated, besides other things, that the high moral principles of Christianity was the chief remedy. Joseph Corsbie, Esq., presided at the third lecture, which was on Civil and Religions Liberty." Want of space pre- vents a longer notice of this lecture. REMOVAL.—The Rev. David Salmon having received an unanimous and cordial* invitation from the Congregational Church, at Oakhill, Somersetshire, has accepted it, and will enter upon his duties next June. lie will preach his farewell sermon at Mill-street, on next Lord's day evening. lie will 'n be deeply regretted by all his friends in Newport.
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NEATH. SERIOUS ASSAULT, AND SUPPOSED ATTEMPT AT IIouSE- DREAKING.-About twelve o'clock on Saturday night last, as Miss Mary Thomas, an aged spinster, residing at Western Moor, a farm about two miles from Neath, was returning from that place, she met a man near her house, who had evidently been making an attempt to enter and rob it, but was deterred from doing so by a very savage dog, kept inside. He struck her a violent blow on the head with a shovel, and escaped but fortunately it had no serious effect, and she is now doing well. No clue to the man has as yet been obtained, but it is supposed he must have known the pre- mises, and the habits of the occupant. The house is in a very re- mote place, and scarcely known to the public. AT TUB PETTY SESSIONS, on Friday last, before llowel Gwyn, M.P. Griffith Llewellyn, and John Rowland, Esqrs., the follow- ing persons were sworn in constables for the undermentioned parishes, viz.Aboravon, Reeg Williams, John Jones, and John Harries; Ki-llebebyll, David Griffiths; Blaengwrach, William Jones, and D. Thomas Glyncorrwg, Rees Hopkins Resolven, Morgan Jones and David Jenkins Coedfrank, John Edwards, John Griffiths, and William Lake Duffryn Ulydnch, Evan Roberts and Henry Jones. The latter person infjrmed the bench that he would not ac^ as constable unless he was supplied with handcuffs, staves, &c. Mr. Llewellyn told him that the parishes were to provide these articles. Briton Ferry, David John, Wm. John, Thomas Williams, Charles Collins, and George Thomas. Blaenhonddu, Richard Howell, Evan Morgau, William David, nad William Thomas. -———— POLICE.—THURSDAY MAY 3.—[Before R. P. Leyson, Esq., Mayor.) John Barton, a tramp, was charged whh breaking a pane of glass be- longing-to Mr. Samuel, watchmaker, Neath. Discharged and ordered to leave the town, his worship considering him not in his ri^ht mind. Charlotte Butler applied for articles of (he peace against John Butler, her husband, a lodging house keeper. Bound over in £20 for 6 months.
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revenues amount to upwards of £ 2,000, from which the expense of the police force is now defrayed. Would it not be better to devote those revenues to the improvement of the town, and have the police force maintained by a rate? We think so. A street rate of Is. in the pound has just been made, for defraying the current expenses and a balance of E300 due to the bank. We again recommend the same course of action which we recommended last week. THE STRIKE OF THE MASONS ON THE SOUTH WALES RAIL- WAY.—We noticed in our last that the masons had struck on Messrs. Dunroach and Warren's contract. We find this week the walls placarded with notices from the parties who had struck call- ing on their fellow-workmen to support the laws of some club, and resist what they term the injustice that had been imposed upon them. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHAPEL.—On Wednesday evening and Thursday last, a series of meetings were held at the Tabernacle chapel, for the purpose of clearing off the debt remaining on the chapel. The congregations had resolved to clear off £ 100 every year, and we are glad to find that a sum con- siderably exceeding the £100 was collected this year. Excellent sermons were preached on the occasion by the Rev. T. Thomas, Bas.salleg; Rev. J. Jones, Merthyr; Rev. D. D. Evans, Pont- rhydyryn Rev. John Roberts, Merthyr. The latter gentleman delivered three admirable discourses in a masterly and eloquent manner. Mr. Roberts, in our judgment, possesses in an eminent degree the qualities of an accomplished orator. TH;, thirteenth annual meeting of the Cardiff Visiting Society was held on Monday last at the committee room of the Cardiff schools. It was respectably attended, and presided over by Mr. Edward Priest Richards. The treasurer's accounts were examined and found to be correct. The report was read by the Rev. W. A. Conway. He remarked that an increase had taken place in the number of domiciliary visits, which he ascribed to the valuable aisistailco that the institution had received by admitting ladies to act as visitors. The object of the society is to assist the clergy, to visit the sick, tnd to relieve those that are iu distress. WE have much pleasure in stating that the Royal Glamor- gan Militia band is to play at Capt. Armstrong's lawn once a week for the amusement of the inhabitants of this town. Too much praise cannot be given to the gsdlant captain for his kind- ness in permitting his walks to be open for the pleasure and amusement of the public. POLICE—MONDAY, MAY 7.—[Before the Rev. T. Stacey and R. L. Reece, Esq.] ■Evan Edwards, pilot, and Joseph Harvey, master of the Larren, were charged by Lieut. Dornford, R.N., with a breach of the bye-laws of the Bute Docks. The conviction, although the case was fully made out, was not 'pressed for,"and the offenders were discharged. The great necessity of keep- ing the gut clear for the shipping of the port, compelled Lieut. Dornford to bring this and other cases forward. Jeremiah Crawley was brought up by the police for being in company with another man who had passed a counterfeit half-crown at the Black Lion Inn, St. Mary-street. As the landlord, Mr. Twigg, only wished the counterfeit money to be detained, the prisoner was discharged. Mr. Stockdale stated the prisoner had owned to passing the half-crown, and also that the counterfeit was similar to some others which had been found. Mr. Read and Mr. Davies were charged with creating a nuisance by Mr. Stockdale, by depositing some filth at the back of Whitmorc-lune. The case "was proved, "and Mr. Reed promised to mix some lime with the filth and remove it, under Mr. Stockdale's direction. Ellen Barrass was charged with stealing P,3 and half a sovereign in gold, and 5s. in silver, from the person of John alker, cork-cutter, 7, Bute-street, in China-row, on Monday night last. The prisoner and his witness had, by their own account, been drinking, aud had gone with prisoner to her lodgings, where the robbery was effected. £2 15s. having been recovered by ihe police, the case was dismissed. Ann Powell was charged with having stolen 10s. in gold and some silver, from the person of Wm. Pcnninger, a married man, in Bute-street, on Tuesday last. Case dismissed. Joseph Reeee charged Drwid Jenkin s with an assault. Fined 5s. without "^Villiam Nugent was charged with stealing fifteen pounds of flour, the property of Thomas Thomas, of the Lame Chicken beor-liouse. The case was adjourned until Monday, Nugent being bound over to appear in his own recognizances of £10. Henry Morgan was charged with stealing a piece of chain, the property of David Evans. As there appeared to have been a sort of partnership between them, the bench dismissed the case. The witness against him claimed 6s. due to him for wages, which the magistrates ordered him to pay. This was done by the prisoner's mother, who was as deeply affected as the former was unconeet-lied. William White appeared to answer the complaint of David Davies, for jissaulting him and using abusive language, on the 20th April. He was dis- missed on payment of expenses. The case of rhonas ELI is, againstrichard Pi-ice for an assault in inew-town, was arranged out of court.. Blanche Jones, who was charged with desertingher liilant chua, by leaving it on the rails of the Union, was bound over to appear in her own recogni- zances of £ 10 at the Board of Guardians on Saturday. Several "navvies" appeared to claim sums from Mr. Cosslett, ior work done. Mr. Stockdale, at the suggestion of the bench, undertooic to try and settle the case. There seems to be no other remedy for the evils of the truck system than for the public to be aware that the magistrates will not recog- Sise any order upon the shops in question. One of the men staled that at the shop" b e could only get 6 pounds 2 ounces of .bread for Is., when he could get Spounds at any other place. Mr. Sto ckdale applied for an order for the removal of a nuisance caused by a heap of rotten potatoes at a private wharf on the west side of the Glamor- gan canal, the property of the company. Granted. TUESDAY, MAY 8.—[Before the Itev. T. Stacey, and R. L. Reece, Esq.] The case of assault White, v. Joseph Bennett, adjourned from the previous day, was again heard, After hnaiiny: the contradictory statements of the -witnesses the case was settled out of court.