The Glamorgan Monmouth and Brecon Gazette and Merthyr Guardian

DEv", the classical name of the river Dee. ARAN, a lofty mountain in Merionethshire. I In many parts of Wales, and in other romantic countries, young females act as guides; and it is truly astonishing how lightly they trip along (like their moun- tam goats), chanting some pretty ditty to amuse the panting tourist, who enquires, e^ery naif-dozen steps, how far is it to the top?" A very interesting mountain ™a'd has gone with parties to the summit of Snowdon from Llanberres (a distance of five miles), and back, fre- quently three times in the course of one day, and, nfter that, danced for an hour to the inspiring notes of the Welsh harp. SOLO, MISS STEPHENS, AND CHORUS. Long may old Cambria share His love and royal care God bless the King May he attune the lyre, And every bard inspiro To sing with soul of (ire God save the King! SOLO. MR. BRAHAM, AND CHORUS. Mal haul o dyner des, Tros Bi-ydain taena les Ein haelav Bor. Ban canwn vaul a bri, GWILUI ein tirion Ili, Hir bydded drosom Ill, Tan nawdd ei IORO.

FRANCE.—Paris papers of the 14th announce the unusual circumstance of the passing of the Address, in reply to the Speech of the King, by the Chamber of Deputies in one day, with but one proposal of an amendment, which was not seconded: there was scarcely any discussion at all. This occurence has created much surprise among the French journalists. SPAIN.—Madrid papers to the 7th inst. bring the debates which took place in the Chamber (f Procuradoreson the Address of the Queen. The general debate commenced on the 3d, and closetl on the following day, \vhen two divisions took place. On the first, the numbers were, for Ministers 36, against them 48; majority 12. On the second division the numbers were, for Minis- ters 35, against them 49; majority 14. These results fell like thunderbolts on the Government bench. On the 5th, the discussion of the Address, paragraph by paragraph, commenced and on the question respecting the liberty of the press the Chamber divided—for the paragraph in its original form 39, against it45, giving to Ministers a majority of 6. On a second division, however, relating to trial by jury, the Ministers were again left in a miniority of 8. French papers of the 14th state that a concen- tration appears to be taking place among the scattered portions of the Carlists near the coast, in order to risk a general battle, or to keep open the shores of the sea. The accounts from Madrid state that Gen. Rodil has received additional powers to carry on the contest, and is authorised to deal with Don Carlos and with the insurgent Chiefs according to the dictates of his well known fe-rwity. Count Toreno, in his financial exposition to the estate of the Procuradores, admits that, while the receipts of the national treasury may be estimated at less than SIX millions sterling, the demands upon the exchequer are upwards of ELEVEN millions; he proposes meeting the de- ficiency by a loan! PORTUGAL.—Advices from Lisbon to the 3d inst. mention the termination of the elections, and state that the new returns in general were favour. able to the Ministry, especially at Lisbon- The late decree for establishing a metallic currency is re- presented as giving much satisfaction, and being expected to prove of considerable advantage to the country. Don Pedro and the Queen arrived at Oporto on the 27.tii, where they were received with every external show of loyalty and attach- y ment. They inteded to return to the capital on the 7th, to be present at the meeting of the Cortes

PARLIAMENT.-It is generally understood that Parliament will not meet auain until February, unless some urgent necessity should rail it to- gether earlier and that arrangements have been already entered upon. f,,)r preparing and maturing various Government measures to be introduced early in the next session, slell as the Municipal Corporation, Irish Church, English Tithes, and Registration of Births and Marriages hill. Jt is reported that Walter Wilkins, Esq. of Maeslough Castle, will come forward as a audi- dale to represent the county of liaduor, in the place of the Right floti. Titoirias Frank-latid Lewis CONSECRATION OF HARLOW CHURCH. The new Episcopal Chapel, at Harlow, erected by sub- scription, was consecrated by the Bishop of London on Wednesday. His lordship afterwards preached a very appropriate and impressive sermon, dwelling forcibly on the good which must result to the neigh- bourhood, even in a temporal point of view, by the erection of the chapel, and the consequent improve- ment of the morals of the people.—His lordship defended the Established Church from the. attacks of those wild said, that as the supply would always equal the demand, the people should be left to the care of caitie I teachers. He- concluded by recom- mending the establishment of some means of in- struction for the children of the poor, and implored a blessing on the good work. A collection was made at the door of the chapel, the Marchioness of Bute and Mrs. Arkwright condescending to hold the plates, and £7-i was thus obtained towards a suffi- cient endowment for the clergyman. The business of the day concluded by a dinner, at which the principal Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and Ladies of 'he surrounding district, to the number of 117, sat down in the elegant apartment near the Bush Fair House, used as a ball room for the West Essex Archery Club. The Corporation have voted the freedom of this c>ty to Lord Granville Somerset, for his exertions in passing the Great Western Railway Bill through the Commons. Bristol Journal. The Marquis de Cl. M- Saint J., who is heir to a very considerable property, became deeply en- amoured of one of his cousins, who is also extremely rich. The young couple, who had long been affianced were married on Monday, III the Church of St' Roch, between twelve and one o'clock. At four o'clock the bridegroom went up into his chamber to change his dress. A few minutes after the report of a pistol was heard, the chamber was entered, «nd the Mavquis was found dead, having shot himself through the brain. Hitherto no circumstance whatever has been discovered to account tor an act so extraordi- nary at such a moment. Galignani. CAPTURE OF A HALE —By the kindness of an Orkney friend, we have been favoured with the following interesting details .—A whale of a large species was killed near St. Maigaret s Hope, Orkney by two individuals, 011 the morning of 23th July' While George Wildridge, sailor, was landing peats from a boat close to this village, about two o'clock in the morning, he heard the sound of a whale blowing in the bay upon which he ran to Knockhall, and called upon Mr. John Sutherland, fish-curer, who, on getting out of bed, saw the whale in the water. He immediately took a lance and a large hook, and along. with Wildridge, went off 111 a small boat, and on comiti-; alongside tbe fish wile it was swimming, threw the hook upon it, which catched at once near the shoulder. As the fish continued swimming, Wildridge held by the line attached to (lie hook, and on the boat coming up a lance was thrust into it, upon which it made a violent effort in the direction of the shore. On the boat again coming up, the men continued to lance the fish in various places, nhile it was blowing and lashing furiously with its tail, and at every strug- gle forcing itself nearer to the shore. The men then with great exertion and difficulty, and at the most imminent risk of their lives, succeeded in getting a line with a noose upon it slipped over the head of the fish, and having a small anchor in the boat, they attached it to the line, and dropped it at some dis- tance. Thev next took the line attached to the hook ashore, and made it fast to a rock, in order, if possible, tp secure the fish. It did not as yet show any symptoms of weakness, but being now in shallow water, with its head in the direction of the shore, its efforts to escape were unavailable. An immense 'quantity of blllod flowed from it, co'ouring the sea to a great extent, but it continued to live for thirteen or fourteen hours after being first wounded; and as another tide was near its height, and the fish still strorg and struggling they lanced it again in another, aud, it would seem a^'more vital part, as it then made a violent effort, and ufter several tremendous strug- gles, ceased to live. In this way did two individuals with a small boat succeed in capturing a fish sixty- eight feet in length and perhaps there is 110 instance of anything of ihe kind more daring. The whale is of the species balana physalis, cal'ed by sailors razorbach, and not the mydicctus, or common Green. land whale, than which it is more dangerous to attack, being more powerful and rapid iu its motion.—dltts- gow Courier. The Shrewsbury Chronicle contains the following, in the way of a Caution to Clergymen" A person having the manners of a gentleman, applid to a Clergyman in this tovii for his signature to a paper, which paper, it was alleged. was to be tilled up as a cer- tificate of the strangers bein" alive, so that he irnght reeeivc an annuity, which it was also alleged was paid to him yearly, on'the certificate of a clergyman being transmitted to London. The Orgymau signed the blank paper, which now turns out to have been a stamp for drawing a promissory note upon. The stranger afterwards drew a bill for 401. ou Messrs. Hoare and Company. London and a Banker in this town, seeing the genuine signature of the Clergyman endorsed, actually gave cash for the bill. The Sharper asked for a duplicate sig- nature, which he also obtained and this was upon another stamp! The first hill was on Mondov returned from the Loudon House of Hoare and Co.; the second bill has not yet arrived. The Sharper signed his name "Jauies P. Deacon, and the description of his person is as follows "About the mi,idle size, sallow complexion, thin visage, between thirty and forty year-, of age. dressed in shabby black clotiies, and occasionally wearing spectacles.

» DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDALS AND PRIZES. 1 —Silver Medal-, The Chair Wdal." value Five bounds.' Obverse, a Wreath of Laurel, with the words, Gwent and Dyfed Royal Eisteddfod." j.- (N. B. This obverte it the tame on all the Meda.lt ) "*oerte, A representation of the Druidical Cromlech at Vyffryn, with these words, Gobr am yr Awdl gorau *Dderwyddon Ynys Prydain/' (Reward for the best y,Pde on the Druids of Aucient Britain. Ancient Spelling hat been adopted on thi* Medal, at »„ the subject seemed to demantl.. Silver Medal, value Three Pounds. Reverts, A of the Keep of Cardiff Castle and the Tower, were Robert, brother of William RufuI, was confined. Motto, "Ara y Cywydd goreu ar Gastell Caerdydd," (For the Poem on Cardiff Castle.) • 3 —Silver Medal, value Two Pounds, for the best ■Essay on the Idioms of the Welsh Language. The j. reverse has an inscription'to that effect. Medal for an Ode on the Princes* Victoria. geverte, Arms, Coronet, and supporters of the Princess. Assigned by George Frederick Beltz, Esq. Lancaster jj Herald. 5.-—Silver Medal, value Three Pounds. Reverte, An ftient Welsh Church. Motto, Prize for the best Essay on the Notices of the Primitive Christians," by *hom the Welsh Churches were founded, and to n-bom dedicated. ^■6—Silver Medal, value Three Pounds, for the best ,Essay on the Authenticity and Antiquity of the Bardic •Alphabet. Reverie, A Scioll inscribed with the \j Coelhren y Beirdd," (Bardic Letter).J Alphabet. Reverie, A Scioll inscribed with the \j Coelhren y Beirdd," (Bardic Letter).J *?• S Iver medal, value Three Pounds, for a Tteatise Welsh on the early Agriculture and Horticulture of Welsh on the early Agriculture and Horticulture of Wales. Reverse, An Agricultural Trophy or Grotip. "lotto, "Am y Traethawd goreu ar Amaethyddiaeth a lardd" riaeth boreol Cymru." (For the best Essay on the V*ar'y Agriculture and Horticulture of Wales. I Medal, value Three Pounds, for the best Essay on the Mineral Basin of Glamorgan, &c. Reverse, A Coal Level in the side of a Mountain, with Tram "arts entering it. ^• 9.— Silver Medal, value Two Pounds. Reverse, A View of Newbridgc. Motto, Gwobr am y Chwech ~°glyn goreu ar Bont-y-ty-pridd, Morgauwg. (Prize ,™r the best Six Stanzas on the Bridge of the Earthen ■j»"0use, (Newbridge) Glamorganshire. ° "10 -Silver Medal,' vaTne Two Found*, for the best Ballad, in English, on the loss ofthe Frolic Steamer off I Ihinraven point. Reterse, repmsents the Wreck, which happened on a Moonlight Night with acatmSea. Dun- Nta%,Pn Point in the distance. 0, 13 & 14, Are Silver Medals, each Three Pounds in I I' Yálue. On each a Harp with a Wreath of Oak hung thereon, and a Laurel Branch beneath. These are for 'he best Welsh and English Verses for Music, and have On the one a Welsh, the other an English inscription to f effec'. 21.—Large Silver Medal,similar to No. 4, for the best .^elsh Poem on the Princes* Victoria. Motto Gwobr *tij y Cywydd goreu ar Dywysoges Victoria." There are also Two Medals, each of the value of 'nree Pounds, intended for the best Singers to the Harp, •'er tjie different modes of North and South Wales. 'Ihe vVer*es are similar to those of Nos. 13 and 14. I o. 23.—is a handsome Medal, given by the Mertbyr Cynunrodorion Society for Scriptural subject. The Reverse represent King Ahab desiriog the Vineyard of Naboih to be sold unto him. 1 Kings xxi. 9, 8. Motto, Gwobr cyflwynedig gan Gymdeithas Cymmrodorion "lerthyr Tydtul am Awdl ar drachwennychiad Ahah »rn Winllan Naboth." (Prize awarded by the Merthyr ~>mmrodorion Society for au Ode on Ahab's longing '°r Naboth's Vineyard. ih wo Miniature Silver harps, each value £ 5. 5s. are .fended for the best Performers on that Instrument, ^le it an exact model from a pattern sent by the Rev. T. «jriCe» of Crickhowel, of a Tripple Harp, the other of a '^gle-stringed Welsh Harp. It is intended that the Name » e&ch successful Candidate shall be inscribed on the of the Harps. Welsh Inscription on the Medals were kindly sup- **ed by the Rev. Chancellor Knight, the Rev. Professor Of St. David's College, Lampeter, and the Rev. Hugh Miami. Several other Prizes of Books, Money, a Drinking Horn It\ Several other Prizes of Books, Money, a Drinking Horn Jr'^nted in Silver, Seal, &c. were given by individuals and Committee, but they require no description.

WEDNESDAY'S CONCERT. ^he Concert this evening at th« Town Hall numerously and fashionably attended indeed Some experience in the matter we are bound declare that the average attendance of that and splendid place of entertainment, the g "don Opera, never exhibited a tnore magni- j.ccnt show—a more unmixed show—of the love- le#t of womankind arrayed in all the pride and P0,hp of dress, and presenting all the variegated of the most finished "eleganies." It was ftdeed an imposing sight thus to see concen- r^ted so large and brilliant an assemblage of the ^est of God's creatures, and of the beauteous V1988 it might truly be said, as a whole or indivi- to represent the very pink of fashion and Would of form. It was an exhibition well aa»culated to assert and maintain the ancient /|Pretnacy of Cambrian beauty, and so our neigJ>- of Saxon origin who were plentifully Jr*«ent at the Eisteddfod were not, as we happen know, slow to acknowledge. The Town Hall, i,,ere the Concert was held, was crammed, th ow'nff 10 ^,e judicious arrangements ot Committee in not issuing more tickets than v building would accommodate, not incon- so. Numbers were however dis- ^P&oinied, as on such an occasion must un- Oldably be the case. *he Song of "The Eisteddfod, by Mr. Horn- an^psChorus," was a most appropriate and executed performance. Bellini's Aria, by ra-ishop, was a realty striking proof of her ^^erg. The Duet, Mr. and Mrs- Knyvett, Air '.New Year's Eve," was spirited, Mr. KnyveU, £ c°mpanying Mrs. K- in a falsetto. Bishop's by Miss Stephens, exhibited her talents to freai advantage, and derived additional beauties V?11* the skilful ohligato accompaniment of Mr. i ,cholion. In" Glyndwr's War Song" we lh l,efird Mr, Brah'ain to greater advantage. w fact it is not in his way. Lindley's Fantasia i a most delightful perforn)anee of the first (f On cello in the world in which at times he lkew notes in thinness mid clearness equal to rise Of the Violin, uniting also with it the rich- b find sweetness of the flanto magico. ihe lad by Mr. Parry, jun. of the «' Maid of ty^Spllen," accompanying himself on the harp, '11d given with a touching simplicity and grace, honoured with a deserved encore. Th s at)8n'i voice is a fine rich bans. Dr. Clarke's glee by Miss Stephens, Mr. Knyvett, Mr. Braham and Mr. Parry, Jun. was preltty without being anything very remarkable. Prince Madoc's Farewell" by Mrs Knyvett, was sang with all the sweetness that distinguishes her performances. We applaud the industry of Mr. Parry in his patent symphonion, but although we cannot withhold our tribute to the skill he displays, we do not prognosticate any splendid success to the instrument beyond its novelty. Cambria's Holiday," a spirited production de- riving much of its effect from the chorus. Mr. Nicholson's Solo on the Flute was worthy of that extraordinary master of his art, whose excellence has deservedly set him above all the world. The double tonguing in which he is unique was in the highest degree effective. The Switzer's Night Watch" by Mr. Horncastle was pure 'and un- affected as all his performances are. Jackson's Duet" by Mrs. Bishop and Mr. Parry Jun. was exquisite. The silvery tones of the songstress elicited in this as in other performances the marked applause of the audience. In Auld Robin Gray" Miss Stephens again fascinated her hearers for the thousandth time with the finished and pathetic manner in which she gave the Scotch ballad, im- mortalizing the school of song by which she her- self will be immortalized. The M.S. Glee har- monized by Mrs. Knyvett does him credit as well as those who executed it. The Bay of Biscay" by Braham was splendid, and rose in grandeur of execution to the very close. The last verse, in which is described the impend. ing destruction of the vessel, and the sudden ap- pearance of a sail and deliverance, was truly affecting as well as magnificent. Cramer, Lind- ley, and Dragonetti, in the trio of the violin, violoncello, lazid double bass, executed their parts in a manner worthy the reputation of those great performers. HornVsong by Mrs. Knyvett was airy and elegant as the subject. In the National Song, Mr. Patry agrefeibly surprised his hearers with this-song given with great taste and feeling. Martini's celebrated Laughing Trio concluded the evening's performance, in which the audience most heartily joined. Braham in this gave a striking proof of the versatility of his powers, nor can we omit to mention the excellent, hearty and measured accompaniment of Mr. Parry, jun. well worthy to second the full grown joviality of Mr. B. Miss Stephens could not keep her counten- ance, but actually laughed outright and naturally at the extravaganza of her companions. The old blind and celebrated harper, Roberts of Carnarvon, was here introduced, and executed a Welsh air on the treble stringed harp with vari- ations with unequalled skill and beauty. We were amused by observing the close scrutiny which Mr. F. Cramer bestowed upon the unso- phisticated performance. The following beautiful compositions Ignt, are worthy attention. GLYNDWR'S WAR SONG, Mft. BRAHAM. Written by Mrs. Hfemans. Air—«« The Rising of the Lark. Saw y8 the blazing »t"-„ 1 he heavens look down on Freedom s war* And light her torch on high 1 Bright on the dragon-crest It tells that glory's wing shall rest, When warriors meet to die Let earth's pale tyrants read despair And vengeance in its flame. Hail ye, my bards the omen fair Of conquest and of fame, And swell the rushing mountain air With songs to Glyniar't name. At the dead hour of night, Marked ye how each majestic height Burned in its awful beams ? Red shone th' eternal snows. And all the land, as bright it rose. Was fiill of glorious dreams Oh Eagles of the battle, rise, The hope of Cambria wakes It is your bannerin the skies Through each dark cloud which breaks, And ma-ntles -with triumphant dyes Your thousaud- hills and lake. f 0, GLEE AND CHORUS. Cambria's Holiday. Written by the late Rev. R. Mytton, of Garth dedicated to the Lady LuCy Clive,by John Parry. .TtlIO. Tell me not that Cambria's lyre Wakes to rtipture now no more Tell me not that, quench'd her fire. The Amen's day of glory's o'er. With such eyes of beauty greeting. With such Patriot bosoms beating. Native gcuius met to nourish, Wallia S lyre and muse will flourish. CHORUS. String the harp, then minstrels, play: This is Cambria s holiday. Tillo. What though clouds obscured her name, And veiled In cold neglect the put, They served but to embalm her fame Her halcyon day, are come at last I Bright the suns that rise to bless her, Clear the skies that now caress her i Days of glorysetting never. May they hve and last for ever I CHORDS. Siting the harp, then minstrels, play: This is Cambria g holiday. I NATIONAL SONG, Mr. PARRY. With an Obligato Accompaniment for the Harp. Air-" Good humoured and merry." Oh! let the kind minstrel attune his soft lay, And welcome with rapture this thrice-happy day Let nought but sweet harmony strike on the ear. Where Cymry United, delighted appear! Contented or wTetchcd, imprisoned or free, Still Cambria to Cambrians most anwyl must be, Mewn Awenjwyn lawen, byw byth y bo Hi* "Though far from her mountains and valleys we roam, still is she our mother, ati I I is she our home I Ob never may discord, ambition, or pride, The (IrldOb t of Cymru unwisely divide! Nor let us. whatever our fortune may be. Dear Cambria, be ever unmindful of thee, Mewn Awenfwyn lateen, byw byth y bo Hil" The Shamrock of Erin, so brilliant and green, Entwin'd with the leek and the thistle has been Oh! may they for ever a safeguard comoose To shelter from danger old England's fair rose A nd grant that Great Britain for ever may ho The terror of tyrants, the friend of the free, Mewn Awen fwyn lawen, byw byth y bo Hi!

For aye may she live in the sweet-flowing Must," ♦ "Unity." THURSDAYS CONCERT. •Oi« the Concert on the second day, Thursday, which was crowded t6 excess, we have only room to notice Miss Stephens' most enrapturing execution of "John Anderson, my Jo, John," which was the triumph of the evening, and if possibe, 8uperior for touching pathos and simplicity to her Auld Robin Gray of the previous evening. In lieu of .4 &.low broke the light as advertised, Mr. Braham, by particular desire gave Purcell's celebrated Air of "Mad Tom" executed with reference to sound sense, in a manner only to be accomplished by himself. The beautiful Aria of Piccolini's (not Rossini's, as erroneonsly given in the printed books) was sung by Mrs. Bishop with too much of ornament and too little of force. Mr. Parry gave his Beau- teous as Flora," with all the taste and feeling which distinguish this rising young vocalist. The Glee "Blow,, blow, thou Winter's Wind," was sung by Mrs. and Mr. Knyvett Mr. Horncastle and Parry, Jun. with great effect, more especially the first six lines of the second verse- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not iiite so nigh As benefits forgot: Though thou the waters warp, Thy sting is not so sharp As friend remember'd not, The whole concluded with God save the the King, our glorious national anthem, with a final verse added in Welsh and sung by Mr. Braham with in- conceivable effect and received with immense enthusiasm. Mal haul o dyner des, Tros Brydain taena les Ein haelaf Bor. Ban canwn fawl a bri, GWILVM ein tirion Ri, Hir bydded drosom ni, Tan nawdd elloL < Without reference to the executive part, we give the following charming pieces. BALLAD, Mr. PARRY, Jlt. Accompanying himself on the Harp. Written by T. Moore, Esq. composed by Lord Burghersh. Bendemeer's Stream. There's a bower of roses by Bendemeer's stream, And the nightingale sings round it all the day long; In the time of my childhood 'twas like a sweet dream To sit in the roses and hear the bird's song. That bow'r and its music I never forget. But oft, when alone, in the bloom of the year, I think-Is the nightingale singing there yet? Are the roses still bright by the calm Bcndemeer 1 No; the roses soon wither'd that hung o'er the wave, But some blossoms were gather'd while- freshly they shone, And a dew was distili'd from their flowVs that gave All the fragrance of summer when summer was gone. Thus raeni'ry draws from delight, ere it dies, An essence that breathes of it many a year; Thus bright to my soul, as 'twas then to my eyes, Is that bow'r on the banks of the calm Bendemeer. NEW BALLAD, Mrs. KNYVETT. The Mountain Guide." Composed expressly for this occasion by W. Knyvett. Where the lucid Deva* flows Gently o'er its pebbly bed, Where the, weary find repose '-Neath Aran',t lofty head, Fair and beauteous Ellen dwells, Charming all, the hills among, With the artless tale she tells, And her tuneful rustic song. Haste, haste, gpntle stranger, 0 hasten with me The minstrel is playing beneath the oak tree The youth are assembled, the garlands are tied Come follow, come follow, let me be your guidct." Cambria's beauties to explore, Waud'ring strangers lonely Stray, Deafen'd by the torrent's roar, Oft they lose their pathless way. See! the beauteous Ellen flies To their succour as they roam, And with modest downcast eyes, Leads them to her happy home. Hjyite, haste, gentle stranger, 0 hasten with me! The minstrel is playing beneath the oak tree; The youth are assembled, the garlands are tied, Come follow, come follow, let me be your guide."

• Literal translation—Like the soft beams of the sun. diffuse thy goodness over Britain, Oh. roost bountiful Lord! Loud let us sing thepraise and honor Of WILLIAM, our gracious Sire: Long may he reign over us, under the protection of his GOD,

FRIDAY'S OROTORIO. Of the Orator o we have not space to give the report which has reached us. The company was more numerous than at the Concerts, because the •pace afforded by the venerable building enabled the Committee to issue a more extended number of tickets. From the number of that of our Reporter we should guess that not less than 1000 persons were present. Suffice it that the magnificent singing of Braham, Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Knyvett will not soon be forgotten. The instrumental parts were equally effective.

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MERTHYRr T YD J'l L I SATURDAY, Aug. 23, 1834 The public will, we are assured, readily par. don us that for the sake of that object of over. powering interest, the Eisteddfod, we have omitted various articles of news, otherwise of moment, several leading articles on public affairs, and advertisements, not of an absolute nature. Our Report of the Graud National Festival is not 80 full as we intended it to be, as it might have been, and as it would have been but for several disappointments of assistance in the hour of need, arising from, we are compelled to say, faults of our own rather than of other parties. Such as it is however we present it to our readers, confident that it is so ample that none of our neighbouring contemporaries will be able to furnish one more ample. if indeed any thing approximating to it. We reserved the whole of our paper for the iiost enlarged account of the proceedings which it could be possible to make out, and to the practical printer it will be sufficient to say that on Thurs- day at noon three-fourths of the Gazette and Guardian were yet uncomposed, and that by Friday night at twelve o'clock when it usually goes to press, 12 columns of the Eisteddfod had been written out and com- posed, besides the remaining six columns of miscellaneous matter—that is, eighteen columns were composed and put to press in thirty-six hours, including- the hours of sleep and necessary refreshment. There are, we may venture to say, very few provincial papers able to accomplish so ,great a task. For any imperfections and inac- curacies, therefore, we have some claim to the indulgence of our readers, and for that cause alone we think it right to enter into these details. We may add that we have matter in hand about the Eisteddfod, not possible to compoee in the time, which would have occupied several columns more Our feelings of exultation about this glorious Festival we shall not attempt to restrain. Gladly yielding praise the most unbounded to the Noble President without whose powerful aid and patro- tiage it could not have marched on so tri- umphantly, cheerfully conceding to the Com- mittee which so ably directed, the Judges who so learnedly and laboriously laboured, the Secretaries who so gallantly toiled, and the Conductor (Mr. Parry) who so diligently and skilful'y planned; we feel justified also in claiming our share iu the great work, as having earnestly and in great psirl ori- ginated it, and with heart and soul having applied ourselves to aid the builder's progress. We have had our recompense, and a rich one too, for a prouder sight we never in all our experience witnessed, and more soul stirring scenes we never mingled among- More we shall not now 8-tyi for-words in this moment of exultation would fail us, even if our columns were bare as they arc full to repletion. But we shall have other oc- casions to revert to the welcome subject.

GLAMORGANSHIRE. CARDIFF CYNIREIGYDDIOV SOCIETY. In the evening of Wednesday, a meeting of this society was held at the Cross Keys, Cardiff. The chair was taken at seven o'clock by the Rev. T. Price of Crickhowel, one of the 'Judges of the Eisteddfod. It was fully attended by most of the Bards present at the celebration of the Eisteddfod. Many excellent speeches were delivered in the ancient British lan- guage by several distinguished and gifted individuals. The evening was spent in the recital of Englynion and in singing with the harp. In ibis very interesting and peculiar national recreation it gave us great pleasure to see that many persons of considerable ability and reputation joined in promoting the har- mony of the meeting, among whom we noticed the sweet songstress of Glamorgan, Morfydd Glin Taf, who afterwards gained the prize at the Eisteddfod on (he followitg day, as the best singer of peanillion to the harp, after the manner of South Wales. A [IR VALS.—We are happy to state that our re- spected townsman, \Yil)iam Thompson, Esq. Alder- man, M.P. arrived on Sunday at Peuydarnm House. On Monday, General Sir Henry HardLnge, M. P. and Lady Emily Hardinge, Sir Walter James, Bart, and Alexander Wood, Esq. sou ot Colonel Wood HI. P. arrived at Gw ielod-y Garth on a vik.it to Wm' Meyrirk Esq. previous to the Eisteddfod. Two MEN DROWNED.— Last Sunday two men fi.ompyleliiti, having the caieoffhe coach horses, rode two of those animals into the sea, for the purpose of giving them a bathe, which it seems they are fre- ¡ quently in the habit of doing, as it benefits the health of the horses. In the water one of the horses stum- bled, and the rider was thrown. His comrade with much exertiou succeeded in pulling the fallen man up behind him, and they then attempted to catch the horse that was free. This dangerous experiment proved however fatal to both. The hind rider re- ceived a tremendous kick from the horse they were pursuing, which once again plunged him in the water,and his companion in trying heroically a second time to save his life, fell into the sea, where they were both drowned. One of the horses was saved, the other shared the fate of the unfortunate men. DREADFUL FIRR -About 12 o'clock on the night of Friday, the 15th inst., a destructive fire broke out at the hou<=e of John Evans, labourer, Caeracci, about a mile beyond Dowlais. The inmates of the house at the time consisted of John Evann, his wife, two children, a lodger, and a servant girl, besides which there was anotht-r lodger who was not at home that night. Every ona of the persons in the house were in bed before 11 o'clock, and a little after 12 Mrs. Evans, who was awake; perceived a strong smell of smoke. She woke her husband, who immediately perceived that the thatch at the rear of the bouse was in flames; upon which he woke all the inmates, who with great exertion escaped, aud brought out the greater part of the furniture and moveables. From the direction which the wind took, the beast-house and the hay-rick, for which considerable fear wa enter- tained, were saved but the house,"being thatched and in a lonely situation, was in a short time burnt to the ground. From the hour at which the ifre broke out, and other circumstances which we think at present not prudent to disclose, it is suspected that the fire was the work of some diabolical incendiary; but as yet no evideuce has been obtained. MERTHYR POLICE. Before J. B. Bruce and W. Thomas, Eliquires. AUGUST 18.—Thomas Williams, collier, Dowlais, was fined 408" and his brother William Williams, 5s. for an assault upon David Jones, constable, in the beer-house kept by Owen Bowen. The eaid Thomas Williams, in default of payment was committed for six weeks to the house of correction. Mary Stephens was committed to the house of correcrion for, two mouths, for returning a second time, pregnant, from the parish of Whitchurch, Pembrokeshire, to which she had beeu sent by order of removal. David Rees, butcher, was fined 10, aud costs, John Philips, 5s. and costs, Philip Phillips, 2s. 6d. and costs, tor an assault upon John Brice, butcher, Me thyr. Lewis Rees, Puddler, Cyfarthf.i, was fined 10s. and costs for an assault upon John Stephens. Thomas Griffiths and Andrew Griffiths, were fined 10s. 6d. costs for an assault. The said Thomas Griffiths having refused to pay his moiety, was com- mitted for ten days to the house of correction.

MONMOOTHSHIRE MONMOUTH.—An inquest was held last week before T. Hughes, Esq. Coroner, and a respectable jury, ou the body of Francis Ridley, waggoner at Hilstone House. It appeared in evideuce that the deceased, who was a faithful and indus rious servant, and had held his situation a great number of years in the service of Sir W. Pilkington and Sir Robert Brownrigg, was on the^ evening of the preceding Tuesday on the top of his waggon, which was loaded with oats and while in the act of straining a rope, which broke, he fell to the ground with such violence as caufed bis immediate deal h.-Verdict, Accidental Death. r NEwrORT.—A large Whale or Grampus, up- wards of 20 feet in length, was found floating up Newport River on Monday evening, it was dead and rather putrid, it now lies on the Marshes. Last Saturday as the evening Steam Packet, from Bistol to Newport was on her passage, and near the entrance of Newport River, an elderly woman, wife of Blythe, a tinman of Newport, jumped over- board (her daughter was on board at the time) she floated on her face without a struggle until a boat was lowered; when picked up she was much exhausted but soon recovered. We have heard r.o other cause assigned for her committing the act than she has lately had a ferer. RAGLAND.—Mr. Evans of the Beaufort Arm" Inn, Ragland, has in bis garden an apple free in full blossom, being the second time of the tree blossoming this year. BRDWELLTY POLICE—AUGOIT 211h. Before S. Homfray and E. Williams, Esqr*. David Edwards, of Monyddmaeu, appeared to an information laid by T. Edwards, Eqq, surveyor of taxes, charging him with having on the 7th July last, at Monyddisloyn, used a gan for the purpose of killing game, without having obtained a certificate as is directed by the statute.—David Edwards admitted I having carried a gun, but said that when he was met with it,he was going to shoOt at atarget.—The justices after deliberating a short time, dismissed the case. Henry George, of Bedwellty, retailer of beer, was charged with having on the 20th of June, suffered beer to be drank oa his premises after 10 o'clock ip the evening. No evidence being offered in support of this information, it was dismissed. The same person was also charged with having on the 1st of July suffered beer to be drank on his premises before 'he hour of 4 o'clock in the morning. William Burt proved that on the morning in question he entered ¡ the house of Henry George, and found a uumber of Persons drinking and dancing, the defendant took an active part in the performance. He was convicted in the penalty of 40s. and costs John Stanton, of Pill Gwenlly, Coal Merchant, appeared to the following Summonses For retus- in, to pay to Thomas Davies, a collier, his wages, for work and labour, ordered to pay the sum of 8s. 2d. and expences.—For refusing topay to Edmund Lewis, a collier, his wages, for work and labour,ordered to pay the sum of 1/. 6s. IOd. und cost. For refusing to pay Morgan Rees and others, his Partners, their wages, for work and labour, or- dered to pay the sum of 14s. 5d. and expences.— For refusing to pav Richard Edmunds and David Thomas their wages clainied to be due to them for work and labour, ordered to pay the sum of 11, 10s 2d. and expences.—For refusing to pay Edmund Rees and others, his partners, their wages claimed to he due to them for work and labour, ordered to pay the sum of l?. 6s and expenses. Thomas Nicholas, James Tiley, and David Jones, appeared in custody charged with having, ou the 13th August, 1834, unlawfully assaulted one Lewis Lewis. Convicted in the penally of 20s aud expenses. James Morrison. of Crumlin, coal-merchant, ap- peared to a complaint exhibited against him by Richard Lewis, a collier, for refusing to pay him the wages claimed'to be due for work and labour. Mr. Morrison called his agent, who proved that before the work for which the wages claimed to be due was done he had examined the stall at the colliery in which Richard Lewis was at work, and found he had most improperly worked it 11 yards instead of 7 yards l wide, greatly to the injury of the work that he had given notice that if he continued so-improperly to work the stall, he should not be paid aud that in de- li ttucc 0. tiiicll liolicti he lu;d COil 11 ll u t:lj il(c' SUtlieim proper conduct. It appear during. the investigation 0.( this complaint that e el-al ot' the colliers emtdovetl by Mr, Morrison at his collieries had left their work in consequence of an intimation indirectly given br th s complainant, that if they continued in his employ they would be Scotched." The complaint dis- missed nil h cosls, Benjamin Thomas of Bedwellty, master collier, appeared to a summons against him for discharging from his work, John James and Benjamin Davies, colliers, without giving them notice, and contrary to the terms of theif heii iug. Compromised. Mary Pmcha^d, the wile of Rees Pritchard, of Tredegar Iron Works, was committed to take her 11 'al M' n?Quarter Sessions at Usk, for un- lawfully assaulting John Emanuel, a petty consta- ble in the execution of his duty, and for rescuing from the possession of the said petty constable certain goods of which he was legally possessed. V^atkin W atkins, Philip Meredith,Henry Llewellin, Sarah Hughes, Samuel Parry, Evan Lewis, and Lewis Lewis, of the parish of Monyddisloyn, farmers, sum- moned for non-payment of poor rates, paid the,amoont and proportion due from each of them. Hezekiah Morgan, of Monyddisloyn, coal master, ap- peared to a sonnnons against him for refusing to pay William Hariis, a collier, the wages due to him for work and iaboar. Orde.ed to pay the sum of £ 0n. 4d. and expenses. The same Hezekiah Morgan appeared to a sum- mons agair.st him for refusing to pay William Roberts, a collier, the voges claimed to be due to him for work and labour. Ordered to pay the sum of 16s. and expenses. The Stewards of a certain Society of Tradesmen, Manufacturers and others, held at the dwelling- house of Thomas Henry, at Rhyd-y-blew, appeared to a complaint against them by one Evan Williams, for unlawfully excluding him from the said Society, and depriving him of the benefit and advantages thereof, contrary to the true intent and meaning of the Goverrring Rules and Articles thereof, and of the statute in that case made and provided ordered to be re-admitted and to pay the easts. Mr. O'Connell and some of the branches of his family passed through Brecon last week on -their way to Ireland. '.GILFORD, AUGUST 20. 1834—The harvest for the last fortnight has been in an extremely forwald state; wheat, barley, and oats have been got up per- fect Iy secure without the least wet. Potatoes are rather scarce owing to the draught of the spring season. & 8 Yesterday morning his Majesty's Steam Packet, Messenger, arrived here from Portsmouth and Plymouth for the purpose of towing the Milford Lozarette, (which had been undergoing the necessary repairs at his Majesty's Dock-yard, Pembroke Dock) down to the Quarantine Ground, and it is expected that she will tow the hulk used for weighing aucbora up to morrow. The Rev. David Williams, D.C.L. (late Fel- low of New College and Prebendary of Winchester Cathedral, has resigned his Stall in Brecon Collegiata Church.—Car ma rthe A Journal. REVISING BARRISTERS.—The following are the gentlemen appointed in conformity to the provision of the Reform Bill to examine disputed votes in South Wales for the present year: Cla mo rgansh ire, Geo. Chilton and James Evans, Esqrs.—Breconshire and Radnorshire, Henry Sockett and Henry Wedgewood, Esqi,s.- ('arma rthe n *hire, John Wilfion and Herbert Geo. Jones, E-qrs.—Pembrvkeshire, Edw. Vaughna Williams and Robert Nicholl, E.,i,lrs. -Cardi. ganshire, Thomas Hill and Frederic Leach, Esqrs. CARMARTHEN FAFR.-This fair on the 12th and 13th instant was thinty dttended, and the supply of horses was small. There was however a good deal of business done in cNtt e, and the trade in pigs rather improved. NARBERTH FAIR.-Tliis f.-iir took plaer. Oil tile 11th, and was well attended. The safe of cattle was considerable but at low prices horses sold tolerably well.

OXFORD CIRCUIT.-GLOUCESTER, AUG, 16. Before Mr. Baron Alderson and a Special Jury.) Blakemor and Booker, v. the Glamorganshire Canal Company.—This action, in which Sir James Scarlett came special, lasted two days. Mr. Sergeant Ludlow, Mr. Richards, and Mr. Justice, were with him for the plaintiffs. Mr. Maute, Mr. Sergeant Taulford. and Mr. E. V. Williams, were for the Company. The plaintiffs proceeded for vindictive damages for the continuance of new works which had the effect of ) depriving them of surplus water.. The damages were i y laid at £ 10(),00i9. The jury found ti verdict tor p aiu- tiffsj £ 500 damages We have no loom for the case 10 our paper this week, and shall give a full report ill our next paper.

The following poem is selected from a translation of the works of the Bard Dafydd ap Gwilym. We need scarcely remind our readers that Dafydd ap Gwilym was a favourite Silurian Bard, patronized by lfor Hael, (lfor the generous) of Maesaleg. His poems are ranked among the sweetest effusions of the Cambrian Awen. Dafudd ap Gteilym declares that Hunch-Back hat ipoilei Morfydd's beauty witll his breath. It is my purpose to resign The girl of clenr and brilliant cheek And gestures modest, kind and tueek. With grief so fearfully I pine. That all my powtfs of mind decline! 1 he World will deem me wise to shun The girl who in the birks was won; And to renounce my luckless suit, fl8 now a labour without fruit; For her complexion's radiant glow, With deep intensity of Wile, Has been discoloured long ago! I cannot nerve with strength the weak. And who can beautify the cheek? With sickness, and alas with care, S e uevc r can again be fair; The smoke from Kiddig's* month that fcekf Such havoc on her features wreaks And, like the fumes of burning pest. S illies soft Euiu's features sweet. An image of frail Alder, made Bv Saxon workman, soon decays, Rohbed of its varnish, if displayed 1 By the full lamp's polluting blaze. The clolh of Kngiand soon is soiled By the peat fire—the sun i* spoiled, Hy mists that gather in the kY, Of all his power and brilliancy A chair of oak-high soaring tree- Crumbles to dust beside the sea. While still undimm'd her Alien divine. A transient stewardship was mine But in her charms-Oh, fatiil chance— I have not an inheritance Well does the wrctch know how to mar Features as bright as Niorfyd(l', are. EWldig, the dark, cold, ruthless wight. Would rather that tliry were not bright! S'ill with his mouth's destructive hare. > He blasts her beauty's wondrous blaze1 > With bittcmcss of heart I mourn Her faded form. by-anguish worril But worn and blighted shrunk and sear. With cheeks no more serene and clear. Still wiil that form to me be dear!- God and St. Gadvan save her still, In this extremity of ill 1 In soolh she wants heav'n's guardian care ..1 In this her need—she was too fair! Hunch Back the Bard's rival.

BIRTHS. Lately, at Slebeck Hall, Pembrokeshire, the Baroness de Kutzen, of a son. On the 20th ult. at Gumfrcston Rectory, near Tenby, the lady of the Rev. James Co sens, of a daughter. MARRIED. On the 16ih instant, at Kglwysillan Church, William Henry Twyning, sq. B-A. eldest son of Capt. Twytiiag, Royal Artillery, of Lampeter House, Pembrokeshire, to Selina, onlv surviving daughter of Edward b-dmunds, Esq. of Pen-v-rhos. Glamorganshire. At Cookham, Berkshire, on the 19th instant, Frederick Justice, Esq. of Belle Viie, Newport, Monmouthshire. youngest son of Francis Justice, Lsq. of Abbey House, "Berkshire, to Caroline, youngest daughter of the late Col. Robbins,of the 69 h Rugt. On Sunday the Sth inst. at Hubberstno by the Rev. Isaac Jones. Rector, Miss Csthcr Roberts, of Haken, to Captain John Samuel, master of the brig Maria. DIED. On Wednesday the 20,h inst. iMiss Mary Langford, of High-street, Abergavenny. Un the 17th instant, Kliza W atkins, aged four year*, youngest daughter of Mr. Watkins, of the White Horse Inn, Abergavenny. At the Vurlong, near Cowbridge, aged 85, Mrs. T. Llewellyn. On the 25th ult. at Lausanne, Matilda, wife of William Phillips, jun. Esq. of Whitson House. Monmouthshire, On Monday and Friday in the week before last, the son and daughter of J, Phillipps, Esq. Comptroller of his Majesty's Customs, Milford, acd respectively 10 months and 14 years. On Saturday week, the 1lh inst. aged seven months, the infant daughter of R. H. Byers, Esq. Milford. On Saturday, the 9th instant, Mr. Nelson Weippert, the celebrated professor of the piniio-forte. Hi1 ill new was • gradual decline during several months past v

botin en and cold justice, to declare that our thanks are ^mioently due to those gentlemen who with so touch ability, with so much labour, and with so much flllccess, have discharged the arduous duties of Judges the compositions offered (Immense applause.) and gentlemen, I come now to one duty, h"ch is to me not only difficult, but most painful; is to announce to you, officially as President of hi» Eisteddfod, that the proceedings of it are now J*?oglit to their conclusion. In the langaage of my ladies and gentlemen, I declare this Eisteddfod now dissolved. The period for dissolving the Garsedd is not arrived, and for the present the ^niating strains of that national anthem which all 8r«ton* hear with delight will form our most pleasing Occupation." The Glamorgan Band struck up God Save the the old English excellent style. Mrrparry, Bardd Alaw, in admirable style, sung air solo, and was then accompanied by the au. 'hence, with an enthusiastic fervour, which we only ope may not frighten republicans from future Eis- ecldfodau. Three cheers for the President," who again returned ^nks for the honour, were given with emphasis. Three cheers for Sir Charles Morgan." Three cheers for Chancellor Knight." Three cheers for the Ladies." "Three cheers for the Secretaries." "Three cheers for the Rev. 1. M. Traherne," One cheer (repeated many time*) for Chancellor *night/' "rhree cheers for the Duke," "Three cheers for the member for Cardiff." 4t- Three cheers for Ab Iolo" were each given with em. pbi which made the pavilion rin. and made it not 'idious but impossible to quote a distinction. 4 flourish of trumpets having been sounded, Ab Iolo then rose and said that being by Yir- ta* of his office called to dissolve the Gorsedd, "'bicb could not be done but in open air, he should InQ,e that the doors be thrown open which having Q. done, ascending the Bardic Chair, and proclainr- inc the immemorial and imperishable words, -1 Y Gwir yn erbyn y 11 yd. a".r highly gifted townsman read that languagfe of "kration which, to him, we know, was the most 44cting duty that it had fallen to him to discharge. Flourish. Exeunt omnes.