Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

FUNDS.—Three per Cent. Consols, 99F Bank Stock for Account, 215; Consols for Account, 99§; Brazilian, 91 j 21 Colombian ex Venezuela, 15J; Danish Three per Cent., Mexican for Account, 35i; Deferred, 15f; Peruvian Six 5»r Cent., 33J; Portuguese Converted, 67|; Account, 67; ussian, 117; Spanish Five per Cent., 30; Account, 30^; Passive, 7 £ Deferred, I7J; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per ■Cent., 63f; Four per Cent., 99§. PRICES OP RAILWAY SHAREs.-Aberdeen, 31; Ar- magh, Coleraine, and Portrush, 1J; Birmingham and Glou- cester, 132i Bristol and Exeter,82!; Bristol and Glouces- ter, 58; Caledonian, 9j-; Cambridge and Lincoln, 7; Chester and Holyhead, Bt; Churnet Valley, 7J; Cornwall, 4J; Di- rect Northern, 4J; Dublin and Galwav, 2$; Dublin and Belfast Junction, 7; Eastern Counties, :ll i; Eastern Union Extension, 3 £ Edinburgh and Glasgow, 61 Ely and Bedford, If; Great Southern and Western (Ireland), 134; Ditto Extension, 9i; Great North of England New, 48; Great Western, I80j Ditto Half Shares, 101 Ditto Fifths, At Guildford, Farnliam, and Portsmouth, 4J; Harwich, 2^; Hull and Selby, 98; Ditto Half Shares, 22; Kentish Coast, 1 i; Lancaster and Carlisle, 36i; London and Birmingham, 234; Ditto New Thirds, 44|; Ditto Quarters, 32; London and Blackwall, 7J; London and Brighton, 62ft; London and Croydon, 18; London and South Western, 80; Ditto New, 115 London and York, 3 £ Lynn and Ely, Manchester ana Leeds, 145; Ditto Half Shares, 65; Midland, 141^ Ditto New, 141; Midland, Birmingham, and Derby, 109; Newcastle and Darlington Junction, 47 J; Newcastle and Berwick, 14f; Newark and Sheffield, 4J; North British, 17}; Ditto New, 4; North Wales, 2|; Norwich and Bran- don New, 41; Richmond & West End Junction, 3f; Rug-by, Worcester, and Tring, 4; Scottish Midland, 21; Shrews- bury, Wolverhampton, Dudley, and Birmingham, 4,1 1; South Devon, 21; South Eastern and Dover, 42f; Staines and Richmond, If; South Wales, 6; Trent Valley, 13; Water- ford and Kilkenny, 3J West Cornwall, 4J; Yarmouth and Norwich New, 15!; York and North Midland, 99; Ditto Half Shares, 49J; Ditto Scarborough Branch, 4!; Ditto Selby, 67 Ditto Extension, I4|. FRENCH RAILWAYS.—Boulogne and Amiens, LLJ Bor- deaux and Toulouse, 2 £ Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Cette, 21 Great North of France, 6; Lyons and Avignon, 31; Orleans and Vierson, ) 7!; Orleans and Bordeaux, 11; Paris and Lyons (Laflitte's), 3; Ditto (Ganneron's), 2 £ Paris and Orleans, 51 Paris and Rouen, 44j Paris and St. Quentin, 21; Paris and Strasburg, 2f; 4 Sambre and Meuse, 7; Strasburg and Bale, 131; Tours and Nantes (Mackenzie's), 31; Ditto (Levevre's), 2k. ROCHDALE FLANNEL MARKET, MONDAY, MARCH 24.—There is no improvement in the market to report to- day. The demand still continues very limited, ana prices ruinously low. The wool market has been quite as dull as that for flannels and there seems no desire on the part of the manuntcturers to purchase, except for immediate use. — Mane better Guardian of Wednesday. CORN EXCHANGE—WEDNESDNY.—There was a fair averag-p quantity of wheat offering-, while the demand for all descripnons was in a very sluggish state, at barely Monday's currencies. In free foreign wheat next to nothing was doing, yet holders obtained full quotations. The sup- plies of barley and malt were only moderate, yet the de- mand for them was inactive, at barely late rates. Oats, beans, peas, and flour, moved off slowly, and prices were with difficulty supported.

London Missionary Society. CARNARVON BRANCH. THE ANMJAL COLLECTION, in Aid of the Funfls of the LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY, will be made in this Town, on MONDAY next, the 31st inst., when Subscriptions will be thankfully received by the va- rious Collectors. At Pickle Berrlnp Tipper Wharf j&fck Southwark. F. M. Beresford, {late J. Belts,) Wharfinger. NOW LOADIXG FOR PORT MADOC, PWLLHELI, AND ALL PLACES ADJACENT, THE LIMAS, THOMAS RICHARDS, MASTER, A CONSTANT TRADER. The last day of Loading, 5th of APRIL, 1845. NOW LOADING Fickle Herring- Wharf, London, CARNARVON, BANGOR, BEAUMARIS, AND RHUDDLAND, THE BalG ABEX., WM. EDWARDS, MASTER. To Sail on or about the 12th of APRIL next. St. Asaph Union. AT a Meeting of the Guardians, held in the Board Room, at the Workhouse, St. Asaph, on Thursday, the 27th day of March, 1846 That the eighth year having now expired during which the Right Hon. Lord MosTYN has presided over the delibe- rations of this Board, It was resolved, The unanimous thanks of the Guardians be again presented to his Lordship, for his constant kind and cour- teous conduct towards them, and his valuable assistance in carrying on the functions of the Board. And that JOHN HEATON, and H. L. THOMAS, Esquires, be requested again to accept the thanks of this Board, for the unceasing, kind, and considerate discharge of their duties as Vice-Chairmen. That the grateful acknowledgments of the Guardians of this Union be presented to H. L. THOMAS, Esq., and the Rev. THOMAS PENNANT, for their highly-esteemed ser- vices, as a Workhouse Committee, during the year now ending. I JOHN GRIFFITH, at present, and for twelve 4 months past, residing at Cefntreuddyn, in the parish of Penllech, and county of Carnarvon, and being- a farmer, do hereby give notice, that I intend to present a Petition to the Commissioner of the Liverpool District Court of Bank- ruptcy, praying to be examined, touching my debts, estate, and effects, and to be protected from all process, upon mak- ing a full disclosure, and surrender of such estate and effects for payment of my just and lawful debts: and I hereby fur- ther give notice, that the time when the matter of the said Petition shall be heard, is to be advertised in the London Gazette,' and in the Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald' newspaper, one month at the least after the date hereof. As witness my hand, this twenty sixth day of March, 1845. The mark X of John Griffith. Witness, JOHN H. JONES, Tygwyrdd, Pwllheli. JVSTICBtI fipHE Public's attention is particularly called for, to n observe the high esteem, in which JONES'S Aperient and Antibilious PiUs are held by those who have TRIED them. Whoever makes a fair trial of the Pills in all Disorders of the Digestive Or- gans, and is not benefitted thereby, will have his money re- turned. The general confidence which these Pills have gained, is not the effect of puffing, and incredible assertions but is owing. to the test of a long. trial, the decisive opinions of eminent Physicians, together with the valuable properties of the combined ingredients. READ THE FOLLOWING. Extract of a letter from Benjamin Travers, Esq., Surgeon Extraordinary to her Majesty :— Sir,—The combination of your Pills is so excellent, that I can scarcely think their efficacy a matter of question. "Yours, See., B. TRAVERS." Be sure to ask for JONES'S (TRE' MADOC'S) APERIENT AND ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, bearing the name of "RODERT IBAAC JOXES" on the government stamp. Sold Ly most respectable druggists throug-hout the king- dom, in boxes of L. i \d., 2s. 6d., and 48. 6d. each. A great saving is effected in purchasing either of tne larg-er sizes. Should a difficulty be experienced in procuring- them, if fourteen stamps be enclosed to R. J. Jones, Tre' Madoc, North Wales, a box will be sent per return of post, free. AT a meeting of Farmers and others, interested in the improvement of Agriculture, held pursuant to public notice, at the HARP INN, Conway, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th MARCH, 1845, THOMAS WILLIAMS, Esq., (Glyn), was called to the Chair. It was resolved. That the establishment of a Society for promoting and encouraging' the best system of Agriculture in the district of Parishes contiguous to Conway, would be productive of great benefit to the neighbourhood and community at large. That the said district consists of the following' Parishes and Townships, vix Conway, Gyflill, Dwygyfylchi, Caer- hun, LIaiibedr, Dolganog, Trefriw, Llanrhochwyn, Llan- gelynin, Llandudno, Llanrhos, Llangwstenin, Llandrillo, Llvsfaen, Llnnelian, Maeuan, Llansaintffraid, Llanfair- fechan, Aber, and Llanllecliyd. That a Committee be appointed for the purpose of solicit- ing the aid and support of the Landed Proprietors, to carry the above resolutions into effect. That the Committee consistof the following gentlemen, with power to add to their number, and that Five be a Quorum: Hugh Rees, Esq., Pabo. Mr. Hna-h Hughes, Brynmynan. John Williams, Esq., Bank, Chester. The Rev. M. Morgan, Conway. The Rev. J. V. Vincent, Gorddinog. Tlios. Williams, Esq., Glyn R. Hope Jones, Esq., Conway. Mr. H. Jones, Bodidda. Mr. L. Lewis, Aber. James Wyatt, Esq., Lime Grove. Mr. Jones, Tymawr, Llysfaen. Mr. Elias, Abbey. O. Roberts, Esq., Dinas. Mr. W. Evans, Gloddaethisa. Mr. Foulkes, Marie. Mr. S. Owen, Castle Hotel, Conway. Mr. Hughes, Grianllyn. Mr. Ferg'uson, Gwvdir. Mr. Thomas, Cefh-y-Garlleg. Mr. H. Roberts, Rhydifan. Mr. Isaac Hughes, Bryndefaid. That Mr. John Williams, Brynybia, be requested to under- take the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. That these Resolutions be published twice in the Chester Courant,' North Wales Clu-ouicle,' and I Citrilarvoii Herald.' THO. WILLIAMS, Chairman. Thomas Williams, Esq., having left the Chair, Mr. John Williams was requested to take it, when the Rev. M. Mor- gan moved, Tliat the thanks of this meeting be pfiven to Thomas Williams, Esq., for his kindness in taking the Chair, and for the zeal which he has thus shown in promoting- the Agricultural interest of the district; which was carried with acclamation. JOHN WILLIAMS, Chairman. SUBSCRIPTIONS ENTERED INTO AT THE ABOVE MEETING. A 6. d. Hugh Rees, Esq., Pabo 110 Mr. H. Hughes, Brynmynan 1 1 0 Mr. Jones, Bodidda 1 1 0 R. Hope Jones, Esq., Conway I I 0 Rev. M. Morgan, M.A. Conway 1 I 0 Mr. Lewis, Aber I 1 0 Mr. Jones, Tymawr, Llysfaen 1 1 0 Thomas Williams, Esq., Glyn 3 3 0 Mr. Wm. Evans, Gloadaethisa 1 1 0 Mr. Foulkes, Marie 1 1 0 Mr. Owens, Castle Hotel, Conway. 1 1 0 Mr. Jeffrey Thomas, Cefn-y-Garlleg 1 I 0 Mr. Roberts, Post-master, Conway. 1 1 0 Mr. John Williams, Brynybia 1 I 0 Mr. Wm. Hughes, Solicitor, Conway. 1 I 0 Mr. Griffiths, Henfaes I I 0 Mr. Evan Jones, Penybryn 1 1 0 Mr. David Owens, Tyddyn-y-pandy. 1 1 0 Mr. Edward Williams, late Black Lion, Conway.. 1 1 0 Rev. Tho. Jones, M.A., Llan-wstenin I I 0 Rev. W. Price, M.A., Llangelynin 1 1 0 Mr. John Hughes, Grianllyn 1 I 0 Mr. H. Jones, Swan Inn, Mochdre 0 10 6 Mr. Wm. Jones, Timber Merchant, Conway. 1 1 0 Mr. D. Owens, Tvddyn-cynal 1 1 0 Mr. D. Thomas, Tyncelvn Mr. Robt. Williams, Dolwyd 0 10 6 Mr. Ferguson, Gwydir 0 10 6 Mr. Isaac Hughes, Bryndefaid I I 0 Mr. Davi(I Joties,'Fydraw 010 6 Mrs. Phillips, Penrhvn I ] 0 Mr. Hugh Roberts, Talcafn 010 6 Mr. O. Evans, Mostyn Arms Inn, Llanrhos 110 Mr. Tlios. Jones, Llangwstenin Hall 1 1 0 Mr. J. Foulkes, Bryneiryn, 1 1 0 Rev. T. C. Owens, M.A., Gyffin 1 0 Mr. Morgan Williams, Farm. 1 1 0 Mrs. Parry Evans, Wheat Sheaf Inn, Llansaint- ffraid 0 10 6 Mr. Win. Owens, Maltster, Conway. 1 1 0

SATURDAY, MARCH 29th, 1845. LORD DINORBBN .-This noble Lord, Lady Dinorben, Lady Gardiner and suite, left Kinmel on Wednesday morning, for Bute House, London. PENRHYN CASTLE.—The Hon. Colonel Pennant arrived at this splendid seat on the evening of Monday last. Lady Willoughby de Eresby, it is stated, has resigned her "book," as one of the ladies patronesses of that most distinguished and aristocratic circle,—Almack's. At present no name has transpired to fill the vacancy, caused by the retirement of her ladyship. The Earl and Countess of Powis, with their family, including the Viscount Clive, and the Ladies Herbert, have been spending the Easter holidays at Walcott, in Shrop- shire, instead of at Powis Castle, Montgomeryshire, as heretofore. We have it, on good authority, that the noble Earl has been conversationally heard to express his firm determination, not unmixed with confidence in the result, to pursue most strenuously the object he has undertaken relative to the Sees of St. Asaph and Bangor. Rumour says that the same opposition, on the part of her Majesty's government, will not again bo offered to the noble Earl.' We rejoice to state that the lambing season, throughout the country has proved very good-the lambs having been dropped fast ana strong. SHIPWRECKS.— The Gale Oil Good Friday.-On the evening of this day, when it was nearly dusk, with the wind at S.S.W., blowing a hard gale, with heavy rain, and thick weather, a schooner and two sloops were observed in the Bay making for the Bar. Soon afterwards a gun was fired at Lord. Newborough's Fort, and lights were exhibited at Abermenai, announcing that a vessel was in distress. With the utmost promptitude, the life-boat was prepared and manned by the Harbour Master, Mr. William Owen, accompanied by Lloyd's Agent for this Port, William Tur- ner, Esq. An ineffectual attempt was made to get the life- boat through the gap, after which Mr. Turner and Mr. William Owen, with the crew, landed at Abermenai. Find- ing, however, that the surf would prevent them from ren- dering assistance until the tide receded from the wreck, they returned to this port. The vessel in distress proved to be the Anne and Catherine, Hughes, master, bound for this fort from London, with a general cargo of valuable goods, t appears that in crossing the bar the vessel missed stays, and struck on the North bank, about 6 o'clock P.M. Capt. Hughes succeeded in keeping her head on, and she beat on the bank to the main, where she now lies, making much water. Through the indefatigable exertions of Captain Hughes, who is one of the most experienced and active men in the Port of Carnarvon, nearly the whole of the dry and perishable goods were landed on Saturday, without much damage; and, since, the remainder has been dis- charged, excepting a quantity of porter and other articles in casks. The vessel is not expected to be got off before the next spring, but every thing has been done that nautical skill can recommend to secure her from further damage. Of the two other vessels seen in the offing, on the evening of Friday, one was the Williams, of Port Madoc, Jones, master, bound from Newport to Liverpool, with a cargo of iron. This vessel beached at Porth-frynnon, Llanddwyn, and floated off on Sunday, the weather having moderated, without apparently any damage, and proceeded on her voyage. The other was the Prosperity, of this port, bound from Waterford to Liverpool, with a cargo of wheat. Having split her sails and become too much crippled to attempt the bar, the master (Captain Jones) let go both anchors in the roads at Llanddwyn. She, however, parted her anchors and drove against the rocks and sunk, but drys at low water. The nariro is nearly spoilt, and is in course of being unshipped. The Prosperity is the property of Mr. Edward Davies, Red Lion, in this town, and is insured. Our worthy Mayor, T. H. Evans, Esq., and a number of gentlemen, took an active part, and evinced much anxiety in getting the life-boat launched and manned on this oc- casion. The Mayor also directed four guns to be discharged at the Porth yr Aur Battery, in answer to the signals at the Fort and Abermenai. We are glad to have this oppor- tunity, of reminding* our maritime friends of the usefulness of the establishment which is maintained by Lord New- borough, at Belan Fort. His Lordship, with great huma- nity, has day signals, and guns always ready loaded to dis- charge during the night, to direct attention to wrecks in the Bay; and it would give us much pleasure to find that a life-boat, in addition to the one at Llaudrlwyn, should rfc long- be stationed at Belan, to be always hi readiness. We scarcely feel it necessary to mention that Lord New- boroug-h would, we feel assured, gladly meet the wishes of the inhabitants, by complying with any request which has a benevolent object in view. CARNARVON GOMERIAN FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—On Easter Monday this Society held its 15th Anniversary. At nine o'clock upwards of 200 of the members met in the Castle, where they formed themselves into a procession, and, headed by their band, proceeded to meet the Mayor, T. H. Evans, Esq., and thence to the Vicarage, where they were joined by the Rev. T. Thomas, Vicar, and the Revs. Robert Williams, and C. Davies; C. Alderson, Esq., &c. They then paraded the principal streets to Llanbeblig Church, where prayers were most impressively read by the Rev. Vicar, and the Rev. R. Williams delivered an impres- sive discourse from Heb. x. 24. After divine service the members paraded the streets. At three o'clock they met at the Club-room, Carnarvon Arms, to elect officers, and tran- sact the business of the Society. From the Annual State- ment it appears that the funds are in a prosperous state although the pressure on them was heavy during* the past year—107/. 17s. have been paid to the siek members—offer- ings, 26/. 5s. — legacies, 71. The increase on the year is 56/. CARNARVON.—A public tea meeting was held on Easter Tuesday, in the English-Wesleyan Chapel, Pool-street, in this town; when about two hundred of the friends of Wes- leyan Methodism sat down to an excellent tea, provided by a number of ladies, who seemed to vie with each other in their attention to the very respectable company who had assembled on the occasion. After the removal of the tea apparatus, the meeting was addressed by the Rev. Messrs. J. Whitehead, (the resident minister of the chapel), Evan Hughes, J. Bryan, and Richard Hughes, of Mold; also by Messrs. Thomas and Humphreys. The subjects on which the speakers dwelt, somewhat copiously, were-the impor- tance and advantages of christian union,—the necessity of christian benevolence,—and the great objects of public wor- ship. The greatest harmony and unanimity of feeling per- vaded the assembly; and the parties returned home, im- pressed with the importance oi what they had heard and, no doubt, looking' forward to the recurrence of a similar meeting. The proceeds of the tea meeting, which are most encouraging, will be handed over to the trustees of the chapel, in aid of the trust fund. CARNARVON.—The church and congregation connected with the Joppa Independent Chapel, under the pastoral care of the Rev. Wm. Davies, held their anniversary on the 20th and 21 st inst. The first meeting-, on Thursday even- ing, was introduced by Rev. William Evans, Abererch; Rev. T. Davies, Moelfra, and A. Jones, D.D., Bangor, preached. On the following morning at 7 o'clock, the Rev. William Evans officiated; at 10 o'clock, Mr. D. Griffith, Moeltryfan, commenced by prayer, the Rev. Owen Thomas, Talysarn, and David Griffiths, Bethel, preached; at 2 o'clock, Mr. Evan Thomas. Brynsiencyn, commenced, and the Rev. R. P. Griffith, Pwllheli, and A. Jones, D.D., preached; at 6 o'clock, Rev. George Ruthero, commenced, and the Revs. J. Williams, Salem, and R. P. Griffith, preached. The meeting throughout was numerously attended, and liberal collections were made. I" A_ it N Ait VON.—On the evening- of Wednesday last, the Independents held a meeting' at Pendre cliapel, in this town, for the purpose of advocating the cause of the London Missionary Society. The speakers on the occasion were, the Revs. W. Davies, and W. Williams. BONTNEWYDD.—On Thursday evening last a public meeting was held at the Bethsaida chapel, in this village, when an address was delivered by the Rev. W. Williams, Carnarvon, in aid of the London Missionary Society. A NEGLECTED LUNATIC.—An elderly female lunatic, who for many years occupied a small cottage, near Aber, in this county, mis during some months past resided at Bangor. She had, we believe, some annuity or pension from the late Marquis of Westminster. Her state of mind, however, has long rendered her utterly incapable of managing her own affairs. Her behaviour has indicated confirmed insanity, and shewn that she is a dang'erous lunatic. It was a me- lancholy sight to witness her on Monday last running- about with a Hag' in her hand, surrounded by a crowd of boys, who, though then cheering and huzzaing- with her, often employed themselves in ill using* and teasing her into raving* madness. The attention of the magistrates, and of the parochial autho- rities, has again and again been called to her truly pitiable condition. It is in the highest degree a reproach to the epis- copal eiiy of Bangor, that means have not long since been adopted for securing to this poor ereature, that protection and comfort which the law has provided for individuals in her lamentable situation. BANGOR. Good Friday was observed as a close holiday, the market having* been held the day before. On Easter Monday,' the Snowdonian Rangers, and the Venedotians, each headed by a band, attended divine service at the Cathedral, when a suitable discourse was delivered by the Rev. H. Price. After parading the streets, the mciiibers.sat down to good and substantial dinners, at their respective places of entertainment. B.WGOR.—On Friday the annual meeting- of the Welsh es]ey;;ns was held in this city. BISHOPRICS OF ST. ASAPH AND BANGOR.-At the Den- bighshire Quarter Sessions, the p-rand jury agreed to peti- tion both houses of parliament against the union of the sees of St. Asaph and Bangor. An address to the Queen was likewise adopted. CONWAY.—IMPORTANT MEETING.—In orr advertising' columns will be found a copy of the resolutions, passed at a meeting' of hig'hly respectable and influential persons, held on the 26th inst., at the Harp Inn, in this town. The meeting which was held pursuant to public notice, was ably presided over by Thomas Williams, Esq., of Glyn; and was attended by great nnmbers of the agriculturists of the surrounding neighbourhood. Their object was the formation of a Society for promoting and encouraging the best system of agriculture in the districts and parishes adjoining. Several letters were read at the meeting* from different landed proprietors, encouraging* the formation and establishment of a society, and stating also their readiness to support the same by an- nual subscriptions, &c. The resolutions were unanimously carried, and the subscriptions entered into by those present, and which are appended to the resolutions, sufficiently testify the interest and anxiety felt by the tenantry of the neighbourhood on the subject. It is sincerely hoped that the spirited start, now made, will meet with the liberal en- couragement, it so well and richly deserves, at the hands of the landed proprietors. Mr. Williams, in acknowledgement of the vote of thanks so cordially passed, congratulated all present upon the encouraging prospects before them; and confessed that he never felt more delighted, than he had been that day, at the spirited manner in which this highly necessary and interesting subject had been taken up by the farmers. He expressed great hopes that the landed pro- prietors would emulate their praiseworthy example. If this were done, it would, he had no doubt, be one of the strongest societies of the kind in Wales, and be productive of incalculable good, both to the landlord and tenant. BETHESDA.—The Independents held their anniversary at Bethesda, on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday last. The following ministers were present, and took part in the pro- ceedings, viz.:—the Revs. W. Griffith, Holyhead; J. Ro- berts, Llanerchymedd; J. Roberts, Capel Garmon; J. Williams, Trefriw; W. Thomas, Beaumaris; O. Thomas, Talysarn; R. Ellis, Rhoslan; D. Edwards, Ebenezer; D. Griffith, Bethel; W. Williams, Carnarvon, &c. &c. The congregations were exceedingly numerous; and great at- tention was paid to the various services. PWLLHELI.—The Vicar of this parish has been most munificently presented with the following articles, for the use of the Church, by an unknown friend:—viz., hangings and cushions of beautiful purple velvet, handsomely fringed and decorated with tassels, for the communion table, the pulpit, and the reading-desk, with cushions for the chairs, and carpets to match. PWLLHELI.—The Adelphi Society held their twelfth anniversary, on Easter Monday. The members, havir met at the Town Hall, in the mominw, to transact the customary business, afterwards formed into a processio through the principal streets, preceded by the Pwllh< band the officers and members were decorated with sashe &o., and presented an imposing appearance. Havir marched to Brynyberllan, the residence of the Rev. St. Ge A. Williams, the procession returned, accompanied by tl rev. gentleman, to St. Peters' Church, when, after readir the morning service, he preached an excellent sermon, fro 1 Cor. xiii. 13. The members afterwards returned to tl Guild Hall, and partook of a substantial dinner, O. J. Nanney, Esq., Gwynfryn, the president of the Society, f this year, in the chair, supported by Cyril Williams, Es< ex-president, and H. J. Williams, Esq., surgeon. Aft the dinner several loyal and appropriate toasts were dran and speeches made; and the afternoon was convivial J spent. The gallant Major presented the Society with a I very handsome donation. ISORTH WALES RAILWAY.—The board for the tran- saction of railway business have had under consideration, and have determined upon reporting. in favour of the North Wales Mineral Railway (Extension Line), and in favour of the Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Chester project. This an- nouncement was made on Friday, the 21st inst., and will, doubtless, give much satisfaction to our Wrexham and Ruabon friends. The board, in their report, thus speak of the line The North Wales Mineral, another of the lines in progress, and which will be a valuable adjunct to the Chester and Holyhead, throws off an extension from its Sresent terminus at Wrexham to Ruabon, a rich mineral istrict, and will there meet the proposed Shrewsbury, Os trstry, and Chester, a line of twenty-three miles, con- nac* ;ng* the agricultural districts of Shrewsbury with the mifc.iitil and lIlall ufacturiug", by means of the North Wales Mit .eral, on the one hand, and the Chester and Birkenhead with Liverpool and Manchester, on the other." The petitions for bills for the North Wales Railway, ar the branch from the Chester and Holyhead to Mold, ar for the purchase of the Chester and Birkenhead, have be( referred to the select committee. The classification Con mittee have recommended that the Shrewsbury, Oswestr, and Chester Junction, and the Cheslnre and Shropshir be recommended to another committee. CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD CONTRACTS.—Mr. Mal kenzie, the well-known contractor, has taken the contra No. 2, from the end of Mr. Betts's to Rhyl, a length of miles, for 20*2,000/. BEAUMARIS.—On Easter Monday, the members of th society of True Ivorites assembled, and having* forme themselves into a procession, they proceeded, headed b their band to church, where an appropriate discourse wa delivered by the rector, the Rev. Dr. Jones. After divini service they paraded the streets, and afterwards partook o a substantial dinner at the Star Inn. We -ire. glad to statt that the rector's services on the occasion were gratuitous. LLAXPACHRAETH.-A ploughing match took place at Caer-farm, and was well contested. The ploughmen partook of a comfortable repast, which was generously pro- vided by Mr. Jones, Mona Brewery. The prizes were awarded as follows, by R. Spencer, Esq.:— 1. Evan Williams, Mynydd yr Eithin, owner, Evan Williams, ploughman. 2. William Roberts, Ty Hen, owner, John Roberts, ploughmau. 3. R. Spencer, Esq., Cleifiog, owner, William Roberts, ploughman. 4. William Roberts, Ty Hen, owner, Owen Rowland, ploughman. 5. Mr. Jones, Mona Brewery, owner, Henry Pritchard, ploughman. 6. Mrs. Edwards, Bodlasau, owner, Owen Jones, plough- man. As this match is likely to be the last of the season, we would congratulate the farmers and agriculturists of Angiesey, on the advantages derived from the improvements effected in this branch of agricultural pursuits. The utility of ploughing* matches in Anglesey has been gTeat. Emula- tion has been excited by them. The kindly feelings thus engendered follow us into our ordinary occupations, and soften the asperities of our nature. They encourag*e mutual kindness and forbearance, bringing the landlord to the tenant, and the tenant to the party employed by him.- our Correspondent. LLANGEINWEN.—An inquest was held on Saturday, on the body of Ellen Prytherch, of Tynllidiart, an old woman of 64, who was discovered a corpse that morning*, by her husband. Verdict accordingly. HOLYHEAD, MARCH 23.—The Oakland, Barry, from New Orleans to this port, got ashore this morning, 11 miles to the southward, and is a complete wreck about 100 bales of cotton saved; two men drowned. DOGELLEY.—The first plouglnng match held in this neighbourhood took place, in a field, near Dolserau-ucha, adjoining the Bala road. Nine ploughs started, and the following gained the prizes:— Ellis Humphreys, Penarddwynion, owner; his son, ploughman.31. 10.<. Sir R. W. Vaughan, owner John Pugh, ploughman, 21. lOt. Ditto, owner; Cadwalader Thomns, ploughman, K. lOs. H. Reveley, Esq., owner Robert Jones, ploughman, 15s. The remaining five, received five shilling's each. Mr. Jones, of Hafod-y-calch, Corwcn, was the dg-e. DOLGELLEY.— The Game Laws.-At the Townliall, on the 24th inst., before L. O. Edwards, Esq., at half-past five o'clock, Rowland Parry was charged with trespassing in search of game, on Sir R. W. Vaughan's lands. Edward Jones deposed that, on the 5th of October last, he saw de- fendant, and another lad, in a potatoe field: he placed a handkerchief in a track near the hedge, and they then went and beat about the potatoe stalks a rabbit ran to the hand- kerchief, but escaped. Richard Lloyd, the informer, was there also. Cross-examined—The other lad is a son of one of Sir Robert's labourers he has not been taken up; defen- dant absconded, or would have been taken sooner. Fined 5-J. and costs. The worthy magistrate said, lie had attended in the morning, but was amazed at the witness not being in attend nee: if the defendant had been brought up, he would have discharged him at once. DENBIGH BOROUGH POLICE COURT.-Davies v. Cum- ming.—We are induoed to notice the paragraph, respecting this assault case, which appeared in the Chester Courant,' of the 19th instant, wherein it is stated, that, though the magistrates expressed themselves fully satisfied with the complainant's evidence, they dismissed the case, ill conse- quence of the absence of the principal witness in support of the charge. The fact is, the complainant declined to call any witnesses, and admitted that the stick, which Dr. CUlll- ming held up to him, with a threat, merely touched his forehead, but that it did not amount to a blow. The magis- trates, therefore, as well from the complainant's own testimony, and the evidence for the defence, and under all the circumstances of the case, deeming* the assault to be one not deserving- of punishment, dismissed the case, under the authority of the 9th Geovge IV., chap. 31, which empowers them to acquit the parties, if the assault is justified, or of so trifling a nature, as not to merit any punishment. It is but just to the complainant to state, that he gave his evidence very candidly, and in a manner highly creditable to him, and was commended by the magistrates. The true bill found at the late sessions, against George Cumming, M.D., on the prosecution of E. Pierce, M.D., is for an assault, committed on the same day, time, and place, as the above.

CARNARVON POLICE. Before T. H. Evans, Esq., Mayor, and C. Alderson, Esq. WEDNESDAY. Begging Impostor.—Mary Ann Howell, a woman of ex- traordinary height, was charged with begging. The pri- soner, who was dressed in a widow's weeds, had a list of persons, whom she represented as having given her different sums of money. Some respectable parties, having ascertained that their names had been made use of, without their know- ledge, the person was given into custody; she, however. made a run for it, and succeeded in swallowing the whole of the list, containing the names made use of by her. The prisoner was committed to the House of Correction, as an idle and disorderly person, for a fortnight. THURSDAY. Uttering Counterfeit Money.—Hugh Hughes, a person who has a meat stall in Palace-street, was charged with passing a bad half crown. The evidence being incomplete, the pri- soner was discharged with a severe admonition. Disturbance in a Dwelling house.—William Robert., an elderly man, was charged with creating a disturbance in the house of Mr. Bodvan Griffith, solicitor. The accused said, in defence, that Mr. Griffith had received money for him a long time ago, and had not paid it over to him, putting him off from day to day; and that he (the accused) merely went to demand payment. The magistrates told the defendant that he had his remedy at law, and should not annov the complainant, and adjudged him to pay a fineof 20J. and costs. The fine was immedia- tely paid by a gentleman present. Drunk and di8orderly.-William Jones, (lately disharged from imprisonment for highway robbery), was charged by Inspector Mc. Naught, with being drunk and disorderly in Bridge-street, on the previous night, the defendant had been excessively abusive, and was fined 5s. and costs.

Chester and Holyhead Railway. The scientific gentlemen, appointed by the Admiralty, to report upon the navigation of the Menai Straits, and the probable effect of the erection of a Bridge at the Britannia Rock, met on Tuesday last, at the George Hotel. Menai ■ i: :he las u- Dr on he as an tl- •ly jy be d.nd M' Rendal, had made themselves perfectly acquainted with f the local particulars; and we have hopes that as the result of their report to Government, every thing which possibly can be, will be done, both to obviate the evils which would probably arise from the erection of the proposed Railway Bridge, and to lessen the dangers that now exist. From the evidence of Mr. James Wyatt, the agent to the vl Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Port; Mr. Thomas Griffith, the Harbour Master, at Port Dinorwic Mr. Manley, the Harbour Dues Collector, at Carnarvon, and the Pilots, it was shewn that more than 2000 vessels, carrying 100,000 tons freight, pass the Swillies annually. Mr. Wyatt stated that, last month, there were 2307 per- sons employed in the Penrhyn Slate Works and Port. These and their families he averaged at 11,500 individuals. Last year 440 cargoes were carried westward from Port Penrhyn, amounting to 41,047 tons of slates. One vessel would perhaps take three carg'oes, and each vessel would average a crew of six persons. These, and their families, added to the former number, would constitute a population con- nected with the Penrhyn Quarries alone, of about 15,000 persons, all of them interested in the safe and free naviga- tion of the Menai Straits. The plan of the bridg-e produced was of two arches, sup- ported in the centre by a pier of 130 feet, the arch springing at a height of 55 feet, ana the centre of the arch 105 feet. The arches to be of cast-iron, similar to Soutliwark Bridge, over the Thames, in joints of from 8 feet to 10 feet each in length, 5 feet wide, and fastened together by bolts. Besides the gentlemen already named, we noticed the following gentlemen presentHon. Col. Douglas Pennant, M.P., Hon. W. O. Stanley, M.P., Mr. Bulkeley Hughes, M.P., Mr. Williams, of Bryn, Rev. Jiunea Williams, Dr. O. O. Roberts, and Mr. John Ilaslam.

The Welsh Slate Trade. The evidence given before the Admiralty Commissioners, at the George Inn, Menai Bridge, on Tuesday last, by Mr. Wyatt and Mr. Griffith, the respective agents of the Hon. Co!. Douglas Pennant, and T. A. Smith, Esq., indicates the enormous mass of wealth that is annually extracted from the Blue Veins" of the counties of Carnarvon and Me- rioneth. It appeared from Mr. Wyatt's testimony that 44C vessels laden with 41,047 tons of slates, sailed from Port Penrhyn, westward, that is through the Swillies, in the year 1844. Mr. Griffith, shewed that 653 vessels, laden with 44,881 tons of slates, sailed from Port Dinorwic, eastward, that is throygh the Swillies, in the same year. The total quantity of slates manufactured in Braich-y- cafn and Cloo-" "e- fore 1"* '— ise o- le t, wealth which it would be the means of powering into the principality.— Communicated by a Fe son at the meeting.

ST. ASAPII.—We perceive that Mr. Robert James Sisson, of Plaseocli, near the above place, who was admitted an at- torney, &c., last Michaelmas Term, has recently obtained the Lord Chancellor's appointment of Master Extraordinary in Chancery. L -ill 01 DENBIGH.—On Good Friday the Independents, in this town, held a tea meeting-, at their chape:, for the purpose of liquidating the debt remaining on their place of worship. The assemblage was most numerous, and highly respectable, embracing persons of every denomination. During the course of the evening" speeches were delivered by the Revs. H. Pugh, of Mostyn and W. Williams, of Carnarvon. We are glad to state that nearly 40/. were realised, after the payment of all expenses. DENBIGH. —The friends and well wishers of Mr. Edwards, currier, and Mr. Price Roberts, chemist, met on the evening- of the 20th instant, to celebrate the marriage of Mr. P. Ro- berts and Miss Marv Edwards. About seventy assembled; Mr. Sheffer in the chair. DENBIGH.—An agricultural association has been formed, to extend for ten miles around Denbigh, with a view to the encouragement of the farmers in the Vale of Chvyrl, who may not feel disposed to sacrifice so large a capital as is re- quired in the feeding, &c., for agricultural shows of the greater and wealthier associations. THE WEATHER.—The severe frost broke up on Saturday last. The wheat fields in Denbighshire, Flintshire and Cheshire look most healthy, and the young* plants have not suffered in the slightest degree. The grass lands look very bare indeed, and there is a great scarcity of fodder in the country. MOLD.—On Monday last, at five o'clock, a numerous and respectable party of the friends and well-wishers of Charles E. Molifieux, Esq., of Mold, commemorated his nuptials by dinine* together at the Black Lion Hotel; Ed- ward T. Hughes Esq., President, Jonathan Hancock, Esq., Vice-President. True loyalty and firm attachment to the reig-niiig- monarch having been duly evinced by a strong ebullition of feeling, when the healths of our beloved Queen and his Royal Hig-hness the Prince of Wales were drank, and the usual honours having* been paid to the rest of the Royal Family, the President in a neat and concise address proposed in a flowing bumper the particular toast of the evening, namely, Health, long life, and happiness to the new married couple," not omitting the usual accompanying phrase on these occasions. The toast was received with three times three, and immense cheering. The healths of the President and Vice-President were given and received with loud cheers. Next to the principal toast of the day, was introduced, amidst loud applause, the following*—" Mrs. Molineux and the worthy family Ci Ih-ynalyn." The health of the family and friends of the bride was also duly pro- posed. Great praise is justly due to Mr. and Mrs. Catherall ttlit for the skill and liberality with which they provided the various viands oil this restive occasion—an event which passed off with the p-eatest: possible kind feeling* and good humour, and the hilarity ox which was increased by some excellent singing- John Russell, Jisq., of lusca, has again succeeded in ob- taining' the contract for supplying the Royal Mail Co. with steam coals for 12 monti, s, COIXIMCneing the 1 st of May. i

North Wales Circuit. j ( Continued from our last.) DENBIGHSHIRE. On the morning of Saturday last, Charles Wynne, Esq., the High Sheriff of the county, entered Ruthin, escorted by a numerous cavalcade of tenantry, dressed in a new and handsome uniform. At three o'clock, the honourable gentle- man gave a sumptuous entertainment, at the White Lion Hotel, to a numerous party of the gentry of the locality, amongst whom were John Heaton, Esq., Arch-Deacon New- combe, J. V. Horn, Esq., Under-sheriff, Rev. Mr. Lloyd, chaplain, Rev. Mr. Barnell, J. Peers, Esq., Clerk of the Peace, Thomas Griffith, Esq., Mayor, Thomas H. Chapman, Esq., John Preece, Esq., E. H. Griffith, Esq., fee. At eleven o'clock, the learned Judge, Sir John Williams, Knt., arrived; and the commissions were duly opened by E. W. Lloyd, Esq., Clerk of Assize. On the morning of Sunday the Judge, Sheriff, and reti- nue, attended divine service at St. Peter's Church, where an appropriate and able discourse was delivered by the sheriff's chaplain, the Rev. Howell Lloyd, curate of St. George's. At ten o'clock on the morning of Monday, tbe court opened for the despatch of business; and, after the usual preliminaries had been gone through, The following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand In- quest :— R. Myddelton Biddulph, Lord Lieutenant, foreman. John Heaton, of Plas Heaton, Esq. Edward Lloyd, of Berth, Esq. Joseph Ablett, of Llanbedr Hall, Esq. L. H. B. Hesketh, ofGwrych Castle, Esq. J. LI. Wynne, of Coedcoch, jun., Esq. B. Wynne Wynne, of Gwytherin, Esq. William Hanmer, of Bodnant, Esq. J. LI. Fitzhugh, of Plaspower, Esq. Simon York, of Erthig, Esq. John Price, ofLIanrhaiadr Hall, Esq. J. J. Foulkes, of Erriviatt Hall, Esq. H. W. Meredith, of Pentrebychan, Esq. Bevis Thelwall, of Brynffynnon, Esq. E. H. Griffith, of Green Bank, Esq. John Williams, of Grove House, Esq. Thomas Downward, of Bathafarn Park, Esq. Thomas Griffiths, of Ruthin, Esq. C. H. Chapman, of Ruthin, Esq. Hugh Jones, of Woodlands, Esq. Gabriel Roberts, of Cefncoch, Esq. < John Twisfon, of Henllan, Esq. Robert Chambers, of Llysmeirchion, Esq. The Grand Jury having been sworn, were addressed by the learned Judge to the following effect:— He was happy to see so full an attendance of gentlemen of rank and condition. It was a homage to the law, which was of the highest importance to the various interests of which society was composed. It evinced, on their part, a just and well founded opinion that the dignity of law and justice could not be adequately sustained, if there was an ap- pearance of indifference and apathy on the part of those gentlemen who occupied the foremost ranks in the county. He felt assured they had shewed a sound judgment in their attendance. In consequence of the seasonable aid of the quarter sessions, the number of cases which the calendar would present, was reduced from twenty to two but be re- gretted to state, that cases, which were not in the calendar, outweighed those which appeared in it. Of those in the calendar, he need say but little. They involved charges of. malicious injury to the person; and the depositions would shew how far the offence exceeded a common assault. In the second of the two cases, there appeared to be an omission in the evidence, as it respected the origin of the transaction. It might have been in malice or self defence: but which of these it was, did not appear. The charge against Abraham Jones might take either the form of forg'ery or that of obtain- ing the money of the county under false pretences. They could, however, from the depositions, arrive at a correct opi- nion without any aid from him. There was, he regretted to state, a case of which he could only speak in remote and ge- neral terms, its specific character being-abhorrent to the feel- ing's of our nature. If there appeared a reasonable presump- tion that a conviction could be obtained, it was undoubtedly their duty to find a bill: but, if otherwise, it seemed to him that the moral interests of the community would best be oonsulted by the case not coming into court. If the evidence was defective, it would be an unmixed, unmitigated^ evil to bring its disgusting details into public view: but if, on the other hand, they had reason to think the evidence conclu- sive, it would be their duty to find the bill; for so gross an outrag-e on the common feelings of our nature, ought to he every way repressed. It appeared that a policeman saw the perpetration of the offence. They would have then to in- quire into the reasons that prevented the culprit from being immediately secured: and if it appeared that want of bodily strength was adequate to account for the omission, they would then naturally look into the reasons that induced so long a delay in taking* the accused into custody. He pre- sumed thus particularly to indicate their duty in this case, because the interests of society required the most careful consideration, ere affairs of this kind were subjected to scrutiny in open court. Thomas Reeves, of the parish of Chirk, was charged with stealing. one looking-glass, one neck handkerchief, and other articles of wearing* apparel, to which he pleaded Guilty. Sentence—One month's imprisonment to hard labour. Williams v. Beech.- This was an undefended case, wherein Mr. Yardley, for the plaintiff, obtained a verdict against the defendant, of 22/. 15*. Oil., being' the amount of principal and interest, upon a promissory note of 201., due July 23rd, 1842. John Powell, aged 37, charged with stabbing Hugh Lewis, on being brought to the bar, strng-pfed greatly^ and exhibited obvious symptoms of insanity. The jury had, therefore, to try the preliminary issue of his sanity, before his plea could be obtained. Mr. Jones, Governor of the County Goal, deposed to various instances of insane speaking, and acting, on the part of the prisoner. He had said that he had fallen from the moon. He had also said, that he was the sole judge in the court, and had been sent by God to do the deed which he had done. Mr. Thomas Jones, surgeon, gave similar testimony. The conversation of the prisoner evinced a rambling and insane intellect. The expression of his countenance was that of a maniac. His speech was incoherent and absurd and he was obviously a lunatic. He is not in a fit condition to be put upon his trial. It is a real disorder of the mind, and not put on for the occasion. For at least two years his mind has been irrational, and his conduct eccentric. The Judge put the case to the jury, during which the prisoner shewed fight, and seemed determined that no one should rival his function as sole judg-e of the court. The jury found the prisoner insane: and he was re- manded in the custody of the goaler. No true bills were found in the case of John Jones, charged with gross misdemeanor and felony. The case, Jones v. Chapman, touching a right of common, was postponed until the next assizes. Thomas James, aged '2'2, pleaded Not Guilty to a charge of feloniously wounding' William Bridel, with a g*un barrel, on the 1st of September last, in the parish of Chirk. William Jones, aged 28, also pleaded Not Guilty to the same indictment. Mr. Hill stated the case for the prosecution. The pri- soners met the prosecutor,'who is game-keeper to Mr. Myd- dleton Biddulph, of Chirk Castle, on the 1st of December last, and knocked him down. The cause of the affray was, that the game-keeper having heard two guns fired, came upon the prisoners, and accused them of being engaged in the act of pouching. Mr. Townsend then called William Bridel, the prosecutor, who deposed that on the morning of the day named, at four o'clock, he went his rounds with John Roberts, and heard a shot fired from the wood called Fron on searching for the party, another shot was heard from the opposite part of the wood; this was at six o'clock; after parting with Roberts, heard a whistle and saw the prisoners going down the foot path they had been talking with John Roberts; William Jones had the stock of a gun in his breast; and witness went up to him, and asked to see it, having previously spoken civilly to him prisoner on this said-" If you don't go off I'll split your bloody skullwitness then went towards liim, and was struck by him as he went up; his hat was knocked off by prisoner's fist; a scuffle ensued, in which witness fell on his knee, and on rising felt himself wounded on the head, just over the left car; cannot say who g-ave the blow; did not see the other prisoner at that time Roberts was present; witness became insensible William Jones had only struck him with his fist; on recovery, found that William Jones had got his (witness's) stick, and was about to strike him with it; and also found that the other prisoner had a gun barrel in his hand; Jones swore he would cleave his head with the stick James also swore he would do the same with the gun barrel; John Roberts then came and told them to be quiet, and let the fellow alone witness could scarcely stand; Jones walked after witness as he was returning home, and beat him repeatedly over the right arm his left arm was broken when lie got up from the fall he had at first; did not see James do anything. Cross-examined by Mr. Jervis—Did not strike the first blow told Lord Dungannon all about it; received a severe blow before I became insensible; received several after- wards from Jones; had nothing but a common walking' stick. Re-examined—The stick was only used as an aid in walking*. John Roberts, assistant keeper, deposed to being* out with the keeper on the occasion referred to, and heard the shots; the prisoners were first found by him on the foot path, about six o'clock in the morning'; Jones had the stock of a gun in his breast; witness, on seeing them, whistled for the keeper, upon which he came; witness told the keeper, and they both followed in order to search the prisoners; on coming up with them, Bridel told Jones that lie would not allow him to carry the stock of a gun on a Sunday morning, upon which, Jones said if he did not g*o out of his road he would knock his brains out; Jones struck Bridel before Bridel attempted to seize Jones they grappled each other, and fell together; when Bridel was on the ground, witness held James, and tried to persuade him to be quiet; James soon after knocked the keeper on the head with a gun bar- rel had not before this seen that the prisoner had a gun barrel; the blow made Bridel insensible; only saw James strike one blow drew Jones away and left the other two struggling Bridel was out of his senses after lie had re- ceived the blow with the gun barrel; but still kicked and scuffled Jones picked up Bridel's stick, and struck Bridel with it about the arms; James held the gun barrel over witness's head at the time; told him it was he that had started the quarrel, and for that he had a great mind to cleave him through the middle; went to convey Bridel home. Cross-examined by Mr. Jervis— Had a good ash stick with me did not tell Lord Dungannon that Bridel first struck the prisoner Jones; it was not so in fact; Jones struck Bridel; Bridel had merely held out his hand; Bridel was rising on his knee when James struck him; witness was not idly looking on, but restraining* Jones; James and Bridel were struggling; we were all four together on a ruck; Bridel and James fought for five minutes afterwards

TO CORRESPONDENTS. 11 A Constant Reader" should Aavs favoured us with his name. HIGH WATElt ON CARNARVON BAR, During the ensuing Week. MARCH. MORNING. EVENING. Sand ay. 30 121 153 Monday 31 228. 3 9 APRIL. Tuesday 1 3 51 .••« 4 37 Wednesday 2. 5 20. 5 59 Thursday 3 630 7 0 Friday 4 726. 750 Saturday. 5 8 12 833

DEATH OF REGINA MARIA RocHE.-On Monday morning, at her residence, on the Mall, the above named lady, authoress of the Children of the Abbey, and other works, died at the advanced age of eightv-one.- Waterford Chronicle. Mr. William Crome, of Erith Cottage, Old Kent-road, died on Saturday, the 15th instant, in the 80th year of his age. He brought the first news to Lord Liverpool of the victory over the French army at Waterloo. Mr. W. Crome at that time was a resident at Ostein!. CHESTER AND BIRKENHEAD.—On Thursday a depu- tation from this company waited on the directors of the Chester and Holyhead, in pursuance of a resolution passed at the special general meeting- of the Chester and Birken- head Company on Saturday week, appointing Messrs. Cochrane, James W ilson, Matthew Hawson, Toinkins, and Baxter, proprietors, to confer with the directors of the Holy- head line; it being the wish of some of the proprietors of the Birkenhead Company to supersede or relinquish the agreement entered into by the Chester and Birkenhead Company on the 2th February, 1844, for a sale of their line to the Holyhead Company for 494,33:31. The Chairman an- nounced to the meeting on Saturday, that the directors of the Chester and Birkenhead, though approved by the pro- prietors, were unanimous in the feeling that they were bound to carry out, without infraction, the original agree- ment, and the meeting was adjourned to the 29th instant, to give time for further negotiation. At the interview, the directors of the Chester and Holyhead Company unani- mously declined entertaining the proposal to break off the existing agreement, more particularly as it had been already formally ratified by the proprietors of both com- panies. Rumour says that the Grand Junction Railway Company have offered &01. per share for the Chester and Birkenhead line. LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.—Shortly a train will be started which will run the whole distance, 112 £ miles, between London and Birmingham, in three hours. This company seems determined not to be outdone in afford- ing accommodation to the public. Loss OF THE SIAM EAST INDIAMAN, CAPTAIN WIL- MOT, OF NEWPORT, IN WALES, BOUND FROM CAL- CUTTA TO LONDON.—This unfortunate vessel, with a most valuable cargo, came on shore near Compton, at four o'clock on Wednesday morning, the weather being very thick. The last land they made was the Lizard; there was very little wind, and that from the northward, but the swell so heavy that no boat could leave shore to go to her, but three ves- sels were lying off receiving her cargo from boats her keel and rudder were knocked off and drove ashore. A lad be- longing to her was drowned, and also a man from Fresh- water. She is close in with the cliffs, and has twelve feet water in her hold. There is no chance of getting the ship off. SECESSION PROM THE CHURCH.—The Rev. R. Town- ley, a native of Lancaster, and who was ordained a minister of the church of England about four or five years ag-o by the Bishop of Chester, has latterly left the church, and, it is said, taken nearly the whole of his congregation with him. The sect to which he has joined himself are called Saleniites.- Liverpool Chronicle. DINNER AT THE MANS io-N- HousE.-On Monday the Lord Mayor gave a grand entertainment in the Egyptian- hall, at the Mansion-house, when about three hundred sat down to a sumptuous bannuet. Amongst the distinguished guests present were Lord Stanley, the Earl of Lincoln, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Bishop of Llandaff, the Bishop of Peterborough, Mr. Baron Rolfe, Sir H. Pottinger, the Chevalier Bunsen, the Prussian Ambassador, the Bue- nos Ayres Minister, Sir Felix Booth, Alderman Moon, &c. THE EVILS OP CONSTIPATION.—From the carelessness usually manifested with regard to the healthy action of the bowels, is to be learnt the ignorance which obtains as to this highly important function. The Faculty have, in all ages, insisted upon the necessity of the daily removal from the system, ol all the waste and superfluous matter lodged in the intestines, and the bad effects of its being1 retained, both as concerns the present and future health of the individual. Every one who has even a slight acquaintance with the anatomy and physiology of the human frame, must be struck with the beauty and delicacy of the gastro-intestinal system—its complexity, and the sympathy which is mani- fested in all other organs when it becomes the seat of dis- order. Therefore, it is necessary that the strictest attention should be paid to them, and proper means used to bring- the body to perform its due functions. For that purpose we recommend Jones's Pills.-See Advertisement. DEATH OP THE BISHOP OF Et.Y The Bishop of Elv, who has been foi Some time seriously unwell, died on Xbursdav morning, at two o'clock. The intended retirement of the senior cxptsiins of the rural imrv, above sixty veirs of ate, will, in all proba- hiliiy, be announced in Parliament imnaediutely after the Easter recess. It is thought thev will be offered a guinea per diem. Commcdsre Sir Charles Napier, it is rumoured, will hoist a broad pendant, and tare the command of the xuerimeoUl squadron.