The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

POLITICAL SUMMARY, Tfl1 three Universities, Oxford, Cambridge' i 'l}d Dublin, comprising the ELITE of the educated in the kingdom, have elected Gentlemen lo' present them in Parliament, who are avowed J'Plonenfg to the Ministerial plan of Reform.-— his giave and deliberate expression of opinion r°<n those distinguished seats of learning- must j'Muce great influence on the ultimate decision of •^question, and must outweigh in the.estimation'. ^'hinking men much of that delusive clamour prevails I*t)i- ,I he i.)ill, the whole bill, and rl(Hhing but the bilL" Without pretending to be Hirer or better informed than many of our readers, '\Ve think that much of the factitious excitement 1hat exists has been got up by the press, whose l"0hts arc always regulated by the quantum of aS'tation that prevails. Public excitement is the I"lbultiii) on which the press feeds and thrives, hilt political quiet is the grave of its profits. press has shewn on this as well as on many wther occasions too great readiness to follow the wake of popular clamour, for fear of nar- its emoluments. All the political rr- ^°U £ TTES of I I)e Courier and all its reckless ter- ^ei'sation3 are clearly traceable to the inHuence Qr srHoe oft he most sordid and venal considerations, Ctnsilltèncy in public men, and fixed political triples, have ceased to be regarded as virtues, 44id we (inti men,—for instance the Palmerston }>arty.—attaching themselves to every Ministry, egard!ess of their different political creeds,-— testing only for the tenure of office and its thou* lucrative sweets. Nor is this unsteadiness tonfined to love of office, but it exterdi. to the love distinction. Hence we find men abandon their ,0rig-cherished principles, and in their anxifety to ^cotne senators, fall down before the Dagon of PI)Ptilar caprice, and consent to be the mere niouth- £ >eees of their constituents. Thus the House of 0n>ipons will become a house of delegates,—its ^gnity and its deliberative character will be de- royed, and it will be a legislative reflection of the Passions and the prejudices of the many-headed onster. How long a house constituted upon this tInciple, and containing within it so much of the Opulat. leavi-n, will be able to act without coming 0to hostile collision with the Lords and with the 'own will admit of ready solution, if we take hia- j°rical experience as our guide. It will sooner or I Bather all the power of the state into its own 8» and like Aaron's rod, swallow up the t\ler branches of the Government. The tlesfi- of the Kingdom will be then tossed about be- :'e.t[¡ democraic violence and military despotism, it ,"order from disorder rise;" and whether Hill settle into a despotic autocracy, a demo- °r 3 const'tu,'ona' monarchy, the repose be purchased by bloodshed, & bankruptcies—by Soe. ^eniP°rary inversion of the present order of the subversion of those institutions, ji(/ ei We have grown to be one of the most anc^ most highly privileged nations, that eitr sPul'ned blessings which they could not ] ,0l>grly appreciate.

„ CARMARTHEN MARKETS. heat..7«. 6d. to 9s. Od. per winch, of f)4tb. .Harley. ,s. (id. to 5s. Od. Dei- do. imperial. °*ts.2s. Od. to 211. 8d. per do. do.

0{?FlrE' May 1831 —County Borough of i0r ar*hcn.—The Sheriffs of the county of the said l!,n !?P have returned the writ to them directed, and *ail J0"1 f^'e uProaTi tumult, and violence which pre- tjle j {he flection, they have been unable to execute aitl vrrit.;—Tuesday's London Gazette.

CAltUARTHENSf-IIRF, ELECTION. ^ionday jagt wa| ti)e day fixe{j for electing a Mem- 'r" Count.y-- ^te mo'*ning', an immense five .er o' ffentlenien and their tenants, (in all about )>rec.lU,,ret0 came into Llandilo on horseback -v a hand of music, with colours and banners h 'n.ytt|-i°Us mottos, to meet Sir Jas. Hamlyn Wil- toWt)^art- of Edwinstord. About two miles from the *ftrria eVVas met» at1^ t'le horses were taken out of his nutnb?<S nt^ 1)e vvas drawn into town by an immense ^dr-erofiJ<'rsons' ainK'st the cheers of a numerous «tc. r!Peetah!e assemblage of'elcg'antly dressed females, G! "? carria2e contained Sir James, Col. Gwynne, A ft GlitrIb ratie, and Will. flulrlies, Esq..of Tregib. 11 tile usual proceedings were entered into, the fit I tn (fi. H. Adams, Esq ) said it was his £ uPon the ^electors of this County to elect a ^tvVn _to sprve in Parliament; upon which, Col. (l^n<of(ilanbrane,said- t>ro1 ^hdlders,—It is with much plemure I rise let1d (0»t, yournoticean ii'dividunl who is a staunch ui)S||„ Kreal C{l!)se «f reform, and p esents himself IO ,nd**Pend 81 "Dconnecft,d wi,h a"y p«r(y. He was an fCople e.yl.,nf,n, & would a! Way!* support (he ctiuseof the ln8, h'n'f ,Ma-s5cd. propose Sir James Humtyn Wil- Aft Ed wins ford, «s a fit and proper person." ^aPt* VVilliam Hughes, of Tregib, said, i*k 4 5 h«v'r?henu~Tilefiny freedom has at lrnffth arrived, k highest pleasure to second the nomination of tiie c e f?or vour fuffraces. who will up- h 1' u,e °* l?feedo»n in this fiourishing County. it!" ^uty ,neni—Our beloved end patriotic King has done Sen^t "ppealing to you to return a patriotic man to eVed h;c,^n'? County of Carmarthen has gloriously I, "TV* call. 6 The'k nJ°u» 0n^(iVm at large, Gentlemen, is alive on this mo- Itou utyIi's qtl tiot), und. happy am I to say that my native ta it i,e of ri e sounding her trumpet triumphantly 10 the H Genii tor,n* N may rmen'~Never forget Reform and Freedom, and 10 win e^eni' upon it that the cause of Reform and Free- I theref? reln,ain dear 10^ou- "'J Warn, f *S' Gentlemen, to second tbe nomination fnend, the Honorable Baron»t." Sir Janies ilumlvn Williams then Cdme forward, and liaio- NJ ri Sheri ffandCellt-lemen,- I come ;i s :i n inde- pendent man unfettered by any party whatever; 1 am happy to st-e the Conntv of C.u nianhen as one man cotn'iis; forward to support tlieir beloved King ;md his inensures. If j on dp me the honour of eleetiiig me jour repiesentative, I w ill (iio.t »trenuousl> vote for every cneusuie of Reform, %• hictf*Sis Majesty' Ministers will bring- forward. be- lieve We are all unanimous in having jm additiouul member for (his grfi!t tti(i t;it)le C,)tt;iiy. zilso a ii)eiiit)t,r for Llaneily and themining Districts. I »ha II exert tn> self stre- nuously on all occtiBion- to prninoie the interests of this County, I xhall vote for the repeal of the duty on Malt, (''heers,) and Candles, w hich will be of such benefit to tiie poorer class of Society. lshtllbea staunch, advocate for tli'e repeat of the Assessed Taxes, and for retrenchment in aU-p bUt; expenditure, and furthermore I wi-Isdo away with_a.il sinecures and pensions, (Loud d1č('rin,) I ,lall also Vote for the abolition of Slavery and I sh;ill always be a friend to civil and religious liberty, I coitsitit-r duty of ;i member of Parliament, to represent his consti- tuents and not his own private opinions. And it\ott elect me.t.O'. the*-hi^h {honour of \»>w representative, you will alnaxs find ine advocate the c.iu^e of my cunstifuents, and act in accordance to their wishes." (Cheer#.) A Iti'r this t!ie High Sheriff a*ked if there was ano- ¡!IN Candidate to he proposed. (Cries of No, no.") The hour having elapsed, and no other Candidate being proposed, Sir James was duly elected and sworn in. The necessary preliminaries having been gone through, the High Sheriff then addressed the meeting as 0 I congratulate the County on htivinsr such an efficient Representative,, and t coneratulace Sir Jamea on the Bnunitnous manner in which he was relumed; and t doubt hot that Sir James will fulfil every pledge wliich he has made, Htid give the County at large sueh SHlisfaccionio hisI Parliamentary duties, that 'he uorthy Baronet will again he retained in the like unanimous manner." Sir James ilamlyn Williams then addressed the meeting as follows — Gentlemen,—1 return you. my grateful and heartfelt thanks for ibe-high honour you have conferred upon me this d,i f'(,r the flittering rniniier in which you have re- ceived me. 1 begin assure liio^c freeholders whom- I had not j fm opportunity of soliciting their voles and interest, that 1 H as .not wanting in respect to iketn 5 but it was the short- ness of the time between the diswllltioll of Parliament and the F. lection that pievented the possibility of my wailing personally on all the freeholders. His Majesty was anxiou; to assemble the new Parliament, to give stability to his Crown, As soon as Parliament is pioto^ued, I will rail Upon every freeholder,and pay him my respects. I would strongly recommend you to memorialize his Majesty for another- Member for this County, and otn- for Llanetly, &c.; Httd Ihope Ibe allowed to accompany whoever you may depute to present the iiddress, as 1 then shall have the pleasure of seeing Lord John Russell, that patriot of his country, who has conferred such n benefit to his country by erasing that disgraceful.act. the Test and Corporation Act. I am a friend to Civil and Religious Liberty. I nin an enemy to all l«ies which press heavily on the poor; but you must not expect evriy thing to be done in the next Se sion; the Augean Stable must first of all he cleansed, and an end put io tbe Boroughinongcrmg system, and then I trust .'we all khall reap the benefit of a pure representation. I beg to assure you the trust you have reposed ill me shall not be abused, and believe me that nothing shall be want- ing on my pari to promote the interest and welfare (J' this county." (finmeiiie Col. Gwynne proposed the thanks of the meeting to the High Sheriff, for tbe able manner in which lie col) ducted the proceedings of the day, which was tit;couded by J. W. Piiilipps, Esq. The High Sheriff returned thanks. Mr. Charles Jones, of Carmarthen, then said,— 11 Sir James Hamlyn Williams, f most sincerely congra- tulate you on now being rel III DC(I ai represent itive of this County, nnd I cannot but congratulate the freeholders on the wisdom of their choice, in electiti,- n gentleman so de- cidedly in-fuvour of (he great measure of Reform, ai intro- duced by our gracious Sovereign and his Minister*. 1 con- sider that by giving so public and unaoiwou- an esipre-sion of their sentiments, they have helped, to puff down two strong advocates of corruption and public abuses in the re- moved of the ex-members, for both County hrrd tiorough. I "'C" "nL Since I came into this Hall, I determined to offer (if no oue else did) a word of advice, which t hope will not be des- pised on account of its coming from so humble an indivi. dual las nyyself. I venture I,) recommend that the now on- Rnimjitish elected member of this County -would follow the examples^rf the member for Carmarthen and tome other places, in not throwing money from the Chair. To me it appears more advisable to distribute it among deserving objects, thai) to hurl it promiscuously among the crowd, whereby it often falls into the hands of the most worthless and iqfe, I presume also to express a hope that gentlemen of superior rank and influence will give an example of temperance and sobriety to the less favoured classes of so- ciety,thereby furnishing the mo-it substantial proofofbeing what they profess to be.-real Reformers." The High Sheriff said, that in his opinion acts of charity were always done in private, and every one who knew the worthy Baronet were well aware of his charitable disposition. Throwing money awav was not art act of charity, but a small acknowledgement and compliment to the mob, which generally attended 0 on those occasions. He thought Sir James ought not to he dictated to, but it ought to be left to his own dis- cretion Herp Sir Jas. consulted tile meeting whether he should throw away the money or distribute it amongst objects of charity.—A great number of persons were in favour of the latter; however it was afterwards decided that the worthy Baronet ahouid not deviate from the usual custom. After the writ of return was signed, the Gentlemen left the Hall in order to witness the chairing of the newly-elected Member. We subjoin a programme of the procession, which was the largest we ever saw in the little town of Llandilo :—- Yeomanry of the County in singlefile The Marshal, on Horseback. Band of Music. Sir James's Seconder Flag. Sli- James's Proposer. Gentlemen of the County, four abreast. The Marshal'* Deputy on Horseback. The leading Flower Wand, carried by a Freeholder's Daughter. Sixteen others, f->ur abreast, with festoons of flowers. SIR JAMF8 HAMLYN WILLIAMS, Baronet, and M. P. Bortir in the Chair (being the same in which his great Ancestor, Sir Nicholas Williams, Bart, was carried on It former occason) by sixteen of his own i Tenantry (Freeholders.) Constables. THE PEOPLE. Yeomanry of iheCountj in single file Several of the old inhabitants were heard to say that they never recollected the town so crowded on any previous occasion. Sir James, after being chaired, addressed the popu- lace from the window of the Bear Inn,—thanked them for their kindness, and hoped he should prove worthy of the trust reposed in him by so independent aCountv. After the chairing was over, tickets to the number t!r of 1600 were issued for dinners, which were provided at all the Inns and Public-houses in the town. We dined at the town-hall, where a sumptuous dinner was provided by Mrs.|Tracey, of the Bear Inn, and about 100 gentlemen of the greatest respectability in the county partook of it, at which the honourable Member presided, and John Walters Philipps, Esq. of Aber- glasney, acted as vice-president.—After the cloth was removed, the following toasts were drank ;—"The King," 3 times 3. "The Queen," 3 times 3. "The High Sheriff for the County," 3 times 3. "The Lord Lieutenant for the County," 3 times 3. Earl Cawdor," 3 times 3. The vice-president by proposing the health of Sir James Hamlyn Williams, the illd pendent Member for the County" said, he would not be satisfied with the usual expression of 3 times 3, but he proposed that it should be 9 times 9, which was accordingly done in the most enthusiastic manner. Sir James in returning thanks, said, Gentlemeo.-The very handsome reception I have met with from the Freeholders of this County, I do lIotattrihlltc to any partiality to myself, but to the great cause of RE-, irorm, which I have everadvocated since I knew right from w rong. I thank you from my heart, for the flattering man- lier iu which you have drank my health, and if [ afn vvanting in ability, I hope to make it up by zeal. I will zealously discharge the important duties committed to m* cliai*ge, yoil have been pleased to connect my name with independence, I trust,as long as I live, I will act inde- pendfut-ly, and have the honour to meet with your appro- probation, when I cease to be independent, throw an-fcy j from you. and if ion do not ihiow nie awav until thai dav, j S now diiiik your healths, and return IOIMIIV most heartfelt rhallk;¡ fo!" lh!' honour vou ha\'(' couft,d UpOI) IIH'. I h'¡1; to propose the health of my worth-, friend Col, Gv* nne" i <>liinbrane, my proposei," 3 times3. Col. Gwynne in returning thanks, said, For the honour you have conferred upon me, J freM obliged. I a>n verv happ, in having an opportunity to i support Sir James Hamlyn Wiljijjms, for i have known him I from hi« childhood, and have always found him both in public and private, a most honourable man,-and one in everv way calculated to be the Representative of (hi?, i opulent County." W..Hughes, Eq, Tregil). the representative of one of the oldest families in this county—my seconder." 3 times 3. Mr. H. in acknowledging the honour they had done liit ii, tlitt lie then made Ills ance before them for the first time in public, and he did I,) to support tbe glorious and noble .cause of Reform—a measure had been 'brought 'forward in the House of Commons, and approved of by his Ma- jesty, it was, therefore, the duty of his t(p rally round the tin-one and support him. He "be>r«-ed to return his sincere thanks to the nll'eting for tbe honour they had done him. The Committee, and thrrdis to them for their ex ertions in the cause of Reform," 3 times 3. J. W Phillips, Esq. being one of the Committee, got up, and said, that they acted throughout independently,' and exerted themselves for Sir James .Hamlyn Williams • he mint acknow ledge he had taken a lire'ly interest in the cause, and he was amply,repaid for anv trouble be had been at, by seeing bis frumd, the hon. Bart., in th« Chair. He had heard the worthy Bart, dec hi re at a1 public dinner, that he would die an independent Metn- her. He thanked them, in the name of the Committee, for the honour conferred upon them R. B. Williams, Esq. as one of the Committee also got up to return thanks, but the inaudible manner in i which he spoke, and the distance which we were from him, prevents us from giving bis speech (which, we ltarnt from a gentleman near him, was it very able one) at fitif leiigtij .In coii(,itisioti, lie propose,l the health of Lady Mary Hamlyn Williams, "3 times 3. S;r For the very handsome manner yon have] drank the health of Lally Mary, beg you w ill receive mv most sincere thank's. No one feels a deeper interest for thib County than Lady Marv. It was her intention to have been present In day but she has been prevented by the difficulty of obtaining post-horses, in consequence of the contested elections faking place in the several counties through which she would have to pas, When she receives the intelligence of the reception which you have given me lhi,, danr. I amsnieit will he the proudest moment of her life. In Lady Mary's name I beg to return mu my most sincere thanks." I I I IV. C I t-,i rno c rs, Esq." 3 times 3, Mr. Chamber): rc-tiirne(i his sincere thanks for the honour they had done him. He was happy at all times to render his stfrvices to the Freeholders of this County, among whom he lived. When Sir James Hamlyn "Williams applied to hirn for his vote and interest," he said that he would not suppott him unless he (Sir J.) supported tbe cause of Reform. The Ladies of Carmarthenshire," 3 times 3. "Co!. Mac Grcgor, and the Officers of the 93d Highlanders," 3 times 3. One of the officers present returned thanks. Sir James Hamlyn Williams proposed the health of an independent man, who would have been prese.it this day bnt was prevented through illness,—"Maior Evans, Highmead," 3 times 3. Del me Seymour Davies, Esq. returned thanks in the following words :— Gentlemen,—It has become my pleasing though unex" peered duty, to return to the freehoMers of the Cllullly uf Carmarthen mv heart's best thanks for the honor they have done tnv absent relative. Ni,fliing btit lii% levtlg,e ;is well m trie illness of one dear to hum would have prevented his meeting his brother freeholders on this joyous occasion. Amongst the tens of thousands of Rritish hearts which at /his very moment bent warmly >« fbr gsiod cause of Reform, none beats more warmly in that cause than his. Believe me, gentlemen, his spirit will be revived, by the intelli- j genee that we have this day unanimously elected a man so well qualified to represent and to express our wishes, and support out interests, as the present honourable member for this County, The choice we have made this day does honor (o (itir ntlive cotintrv and as long as Sir James will sup- port the pledge he has just given to live and die in the prin- ciples of Reform. Major Kvans and every other honest free- holder will continue to give him his support. By our un- animity on this occasion, we have set a bright example of toy ally to our fellow subjects. By the suffrages of this day, we have proved our devotion to our patriot-King, and we huve dioiie oiir (iijiv to our country. Allow me to assure von, that nobody is more full of loyalty and devotion to his country in general, and to this couiitv, in particular, than Major Kvans. Allow me to assure you, that he xxill be most grateful to you for that recollection of him in bis ab- seticc, of which he will prove himself worthy, by every means lie can exert in favor of Reform and Independence. Again I beg to repeat, that he and I are most grateful to you Sir James Hamlyn Williams—" Although I differ from him in politics, I respect him as a mait of honour —I beg to drink the health of the Bon. George Rice Trevor." 3 times 3. T. C. Morris, Esq. Carmarthen," 3 times 3. BI r. M. returned thanks in a neat speech. The cause of Civil and Religious Liberty all over the world." Lord Robert Seymour, Taliaris,4' 3 times 3, David Lewis, Esq. Ystrade," 3 times 3. J. W. Philipps, Esq. A berdasnev," 3 times 3.- Mr. P. returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him, and said that he would support the independent cause of this County as long as he lived. He begged to propose the health of a lady whose amiable qualities and many virtues were so well known, that no eulogy from him was necessary he gave The Countess Cawdor." 3 times 3. George Lloyd, Esq. Brunanr," 3 times 3.—Mr. L. in returning thanks, said he felt much obliged for the g honour they had done him. He was happy to see Sir James in that chair. He (Mr. L.) was the first person that suggested to Sir James to cfler himself for this County, and to turn oat the Member who voted for every tax. "j. Jolines, Esq. Dolecothy," 3 times 3.—Mr. J returned th,-tnks as follows- Gentlemen,—I feel exceedingly obliged to you. for the handsome manner in which you have been pleaded to drink my health. I, in common with the rest of England, con- gratulate the Connty on sending a Representative to Par- liamenr. who will advocate the great measure of Reform. 1 nm also happy that the peace of the county remains un- disturbed,and that the expense of a Contest is saved, which is to he attributed to the manly and noble conduct of vour late Representative, to whom the county, I nrn confident, feels much obliged. I also, am a humble advocate of Re- form. but I do not consider the whole measure essentially necessary to constitute a pute and perfect representation I do not conceive, that to obtain that object, it is necessar* to diminish the number of the Members of the House of Commons, or that an additional numher of Representatives from Ireland or Scotland, is absolutely requisite to complete a Reform in the Commons House of Parliament, notwith- standing which, lam happy to find, that the hon Baronet is prepared to advocate all the details of the Bill, tafher than endanger the success of the measure, or hazard the los of the Hi II. I am not the -advocate of vote by flailot. & llrusl that our Representative will not support that mea- sure, without consulting the body of his constituents. There is one question of which has heen alrearly ably handled by a friend of mine, to which I wollid call your attention it is. gentlemen, relative to the addition to the representation of this county, I think that from our pre- sent population, we may certainly be allowed to ask for it; from the vast improvements taking place in the lower part of the county, and which, I trust, will shortly extend to the upper part, and on which account, the exisl". ing population is likely to he greatly increased, think we are entitled to it t for the uniform, loyal, and peaceable demeanour of this comity, we undoubtedly deserve it; hut, gentlemen, you will not obtain this object, unless you co- operate with your Representative to attain it, and a County Meeting of the inhabitants should be shorrly cailed for that purpose, and I trust that none will he so wanting to them- selves and to the county, as not to attend on that occasion. I have the honour, gentlemen, of drinkingyour goud Jiealth", at the same time thanking }«u for the patient hei»riu,s von II&TC given me." Mrs. Hughes, Tregib," 3 times 3. Mr. William Hughes.—"For ihe ti.stieriijy manner in which ymi haye drank my mother's hral»h, I return you ,II\ u arcnest (hanks, file re is no one more warm in ihe cans- than she u: nn is there any one ilrw feels a deeper interest ai heart for the Couniy at large than she does." Absent friends at the other bouses," 3 times 3. L. (>. Lewis, Esq. and thanks to him for his ex- ertions," 3 times 3. Jenkin Davies, Esq. Maesycrigiau," 3 times 3. fc,. P. Lloyd, Esq. Glansevin," 3 times 3. Ssr James Hamlyn Williams haying left the room," Co), (xii ynne took the chair, and proposed the follow- ing t,)iists "Lord John Russell, and success to the cause of Reform all over the kingdom," 9 times 9. "The who supported Sir James Hamlyn Williams in his Election," 3 times 3 Rev. Arehileacon Beynon, a zealous Reformer," 3 times 3. fli,t- tins toast xvas drank, 1). Seymour DavieS, Esq iiie iieait,) of their then Prell:e()t, CUi. GwyiitK', which was drank with immense cheers. ai)proiy-iate speech. Deline Seymour Davies, Esq." 3 times 3. Mr. B. returned tlinnks. "John Evans, Eq, Piode, the father of Reform'in Carmarthenshire," 3 times 3. Mr. E. rose, and spoke us fellows ;— Gentlemen.— Whatever diffidence I may feel in addre«- ¡ cotisideied intiustvcii, a» a very old reformer, I lake the libtrty of making a few observy! ions on the yerv impor- laut mea-uie, lliai now «Migafes h«- ui tent ion of a vast ma- jority oft he jjeopie in thi-> kingdom, Tl>e enthusiasm ma- nifested for iu sncce s, is not only peculiarly great in this ('¡HIOft), Lilli it ha' diffu,f'(j it,("lfovt'r lIei>{hh"urin na!ions, for it is in,•questionable that ail tin-states'of Europe feel n remarkable anxietv and interest in the result of the deli- beration, of the liriti5h Pai liainent, on this all absorbing subject." Mr. K. then adverted to (lie cause of the grand excitement, by stating that it arose frmn the indignation feit at ihe base practices of the corrupt system of ihe rotten boroughs by the notorious s iles of seats in Parliament. This trafficking (continued Mr. E.) oiiginaied in the dark age of ignorance, when the despotic monarch issued h'>> stnnmnns to small towns, particularly in (he west of Kn». land, to send men to Parliament for hardly :iny other p-ir- posr, hut to registerthe will of him-eif and liis iniiii. r,. ei e;il )f I lie ci)tii i. in return for their servilities, had posts, places, and pensions conferred upon themselves' (tieir relations, and iheir adherents. I;: the-course of tin: l his sh.-nne t a I practice was exiended over various parts of ihe kingdom, till a! last wealthy peers, and wealthy com- moners ambitious of becoming peers, observing the vast emoluments arising from ihe possession of such seats, par- chased as much, or the w hole of those places entitled (0 send members as secured io themselves a majority." Of thij corruption, Mr. E. mentioned several instance-, dnd among others that of the Duke of Newcastle, who could sell his inteiest in it is boroughs for the enormous suai of £ '300.000, winle hi.- Daclu-bs meanly stooped to take « paltry pensioii Iroin the public purse. When yon are t.dd. Gentlemen, that 84 individna Ix return directly 157 members to parli menl, nnd that 70 in- tnvtdual* retain indirectly 151 members making together! 3i I a certain majority, it w ill be allowed that ihe present iiiot-kt-i- When you me told I hat Corn wall and Wiltshire send nearly th» seventh part of the nu nbers sent by England, Scotland, and Wales • lhat Cormvijll iuelfhai 44 mcmbeis, nnd ih;w North and South Wales, have but 24, it must be confess'd that conup- tion has usurped the seat of justice. The present billwiil sweep nway ihe whole of this abominable sxstein, begun in the ages of ignorance, and shamefully continued io iiie piesent enlightened times but (he clouds of gnorance are now dispel.ed, the day spring from on high is daw aire upon us and our deliverance is at hand." At the George Inn, E. P. Lluyd, Esq. of piesided and at the Castle Inn, D. J. Lewis, Esq. (jii- vach, was pie.sident. At night thera was an illumination in the town, and the bouses of the Ilei Tregib was brilliantly illuminated.

A company of the 93d Highlanders arrived in this town Tuesday last, >ve understand they are tu remain berg for a few weeks. Fourteen of the most prominent among the disorder- lies at the late Election for this Borough have been apprehended for riot and assaults; and, for want of bail, have been committed to the Town Gaol. PEMBROKESHIRE ELECTION. HAVEIJFORDWEST, May Jj, 1&3L—(From a Correspondent.) — \Ne are plunged in all the excitement and bustle of a contested Election, which commenced on Monday last. The candidates are Sir John Owen, Bart., the late member and Hon. Fulke Greville, and the most strenuous efforts are making by both parties, who are equally confident of success. The former was proposed by G. Boiven, Eso.: of Llvvyngwair, and seconded by J.'H. Harries, Esq. Priskeliy and the latter was proposed by Sir R. l>. P. Piiilipps, and seconded by J. H. Allen, Esq. of Cres- selly. Sir John, as you see by the result of the poll, is still a-head of his opponent, although he lost ground on the second day. Yesterday, immense efforts ground on the second day. Yesterday, immense efforts were made to heat down his nirijorily, but at the close of the poll he had gained seven on his hon. opponent. The polling is now going on very briskly, and it is generally thought here, that a shrewd guess may he made to-night who will be the winner. The most in-, tense interest is felt by all classes in the result. The following is the state of the poll I 1st day. Sit John Owen..238 Mr. Greville 167 2<l day, ditto Ditto 290 3d day, ditto 3V3 Ditto ,.316 8'28 773 Majority for Sir John Owen, 55. I The total number polled by each Candidate at the colitest. I ed Election, in 18I2. was—for Sir J. Owen 1529, & for the J. F. Cambpell (now Earl Cawdor) 1344. Col. Powell was, on Wednesday hist, re-elected a Representative for the county of*Cardigan, without opposition. Monday se'nnight. Lord James Stnart was re-elected Member for tbe boroughs of Card/}", &c. without op- position. C. R. M. Talbot, Esq. was, on Fiiday last, unani- mously re-elected to represent the county of Glamor- gan in the ensuing Parliament. The election for the borough of Brecon took place on Monday se'nnight, when harll's Morgan Robinson ) Morgan, Esq. was elected the representative of that bo- rough; The proceedings of the day were conducted with the greatest order and regularity, and a highly respectable party joined the member lit dinner at the Castel Hotel, at four o'clock, where the utmost cor- diality and good feeling prevailed. The day of election tor Breconshire having been fix- ed for Friday last, the High Sheriff, Ebenezer Fuller Maitland, Esq. entered the Shire-Hall, at Brecknock, at ten o'clock in the morning, and was immediately followed by the two Candidates, Col. Wood the late iiietiiber, at-id John Lloyrl Vaug-han Watiiins Esq. of Pennoyre, with their respective friends. The WriLI Acts of Parliament, See. were read, nnd the Sheriff ha- ving stated the purpose for which they were met, re- quested that every gentleman should be heard with si- lence, and added that it was his firm resolution to make nse of the power entrusted to him for that pur- pose. ii. Allen, Esq. of theLud.re, in a most able speech then proposed Col. W ood, as a fit and proper person to represent the county in Parliament, which was most ably seconded by Capt. Gwynne, of Gianh'rane Park.— Hugh Bold, Esq. then rose, and proposed John Lloyd Vaughan Watkins, Esq.— He was seconded by John Lloyd, Esq, ot Dinas, who spoke at considerable length in favour of the Candidate, and ably advocated lilt principles of Reform.—The two Candidates, with se- veral other gentlemen, addressed the meeting with, great eloquence—I he show of hands having been decided by the heriff to be in favour of Col. Wood, a poll was de- manded by Air. Watkki8. The two Candidates then shook hands, and the Court was adjourned until the following morning, to the memorable field xviiere the great contest in 1818 was held.—On Saturday mcrn- jjng the polling commenced, and continued UlUii five in great contest in 1818 was lield.-On Saturday morn- ing the polling commenced, and continued UlUii five in the evening, when the nnmbvrs were, Col. Woor! 282, V. IV'atkiHis Esq. J3i>- leaving a majority Oif-144 ii\ favour of the former..Alter a cunsui'ation wjth-iiis Irientis, Air. Watkins came forw ard, and in ti e -hand- somest and nrojt gentlemanly manner stated that':be siioithi not continue the contest, as he felt the late J lod -he bad commenced his canvass rendered his/finr— vf ss uncertain, unit he did not wish to iisclessly agitate the county, but tie pledged himself io ag.iin soiicit-ilh*1 suffrages- of the freeholders at the next election,.when. hp hoped for their support.—Col. Wood w4s dn!y-elected and retnrmd thanks. In tbe conrs».-ol' the proceedings Col. Wood stated himselffavonrabiiit-o iil tiie leaning principles of the Reform biij. Thtqf-lil- Col. iVaS of his friends and those of Mr. Watkins dined together at different inns, where the evetling was spent in the utmost ha;- tnony. \i hen Mr. Watkins was about to return bctr. tiie horses were taken from tbe carriage by tiie inhao.- iants of Brecon, and accompanied by bis uncle, G..P. r-V atkins, Esq. he svas drawn to his seat, more than tlitee miles from the town, amidst the loud huzza* and continued cheers of all ranks. On briday last, toe election of a member, represent the county of Radnor, in Parliament took placc at Presteign.— 1 be Right Hon. Thos, Frank!n.! Lewi* filtered tite town in the morning, escorted bv a verv large and respectable party of i.rjentls, and immediateiv proceeded to the Shire-Hall, where aUer tbe USIIBI forms, Richard Price, Esq. in an able address, nomina- ted 1 iios. frankland Lewis, Fsq. as a tit person to: re- present tbe county of Radnor -n Parliament, which waa seconded by Hugh. Powell Evans, Esq. W. Davie#, Esq. of Cabal va, and Dr. Venabies t hsri addres- sed the meeti ng after whom the Right Hon. Tboi. Fi. Lewis, in a most eloquent and able speech, vindicated" Mis conduct since he had represented the county of Had nor in Parliament, and pledged hims-cif to serve tbea> i.iit.ifuliy and honestly, should the Freeholders re-elect1 him. After some explanations, Mr. Lewis was de- clared duly elected. Thanks were voted to the Sheriff, and the meeting separated. was tileti an(I dined with a large party of hit, friends in -it, t,veiiii)g at the Old County !-).ill. Tilt. hody of Mr. Henderson, wiio perished in the r^ toiio steam-packet, was washed on shore a little. »w toe eastward of Onnraven Castle, on Sunday se'nnight, ¡,uti was interred at Cowbridjje, in the same grave witu his sister, on Tuesday. On day night Iat, a stable, b longing to Mr. Mi'iford, corn mes- cnant ami shopkeeper, in which were two valuable looses, vvas ourned down, and the poor animals con- sumed to a cinder, and which was not discovered uniI the next morning. It is supposed to be the act of in incendiary 'i'lie irii,,al)itant.,R of Abf-i-vst\i-vtli !tire it contempla- tion to Sight the town with gas.

8!R T3!iL Cii is,, iiislati, Mrs. Carver, of Coadwaiter of a son. On Tuesday, May 30th, the Udv of the Rev. J Jone*. of i-'eniao, near Haverfordwest, of a son. Lately, at Aberystwyth, Mrs. Williams, wife of Ms, John Williams, master of the brig Hove of WalerfoitJ* ot a sou. KIAH-SIaTU. At S taynton church, or. Tuesday last, by the Rev.-A: Cryincs, Capt. George Paynter, many years master of ite j bi'is; Active, formerly and dniitipthe war, on the Wat j ford and London trade, to Miss Vaughan, both of Milftnd. On tijC 5tit instant, at St. nlaTmas liuxton, ]VTr. Jenkiw 1 Evans, mercer, of Aberystwyth, to Charlotte, eUka daughter of Mr. Burreli, of Cunibei well. SMSO. On Monday last, aged 13, Sophia, youngest daughter ef Mr. Edmund W iiiianis, of Wernddu, near this town. On the 1st May, at the spa side L'anel'y, after a loafc and painful illness, heme with and resignation to the divine wi.l. in his 24th year, )11, George Brodie, SlIIgecn. He was a bright example ft youth, and shone conspicuously in relative dnties of son and b-othcr. As a son, lie was among rhe most excellent of nie earth, and his loss will be long and deeply deplored by his disconsolate parents; and all who knew his wo, Ui- will cherisii his memory with feeiings of the most painful regret at his premature death. On the 3d instant, at Llanellv, after a lingering illnsst, Jag d 34 years, Thomas Lewis, late butter merchant, cf Merthyv Tidvd. He has left a idow to lament hk to*?. On the 6th instant, aged 23, Miss Mortimer, eld«Ut daughter of J. Mortimer, Esq. Trehowel, Pembrokeshire who, by the peculiar amiablewess and mildness of her dr*- position and manners, greatly" endeared herself to the many relatives and friends, who now deplore her. Last week, at Castle Halt, near Miiford, Mrs. Newman, mother of Mr. ewmau. gardener to the Honourable h. F. Greville. On the 21st nit. aged €6 years, Nli s. Meredith, of Moel- carney, near Aberystwyth. ) t Ahsrytwyth, on the 28th nIt. aged 32 years, awfully sudden, Mr. John Jenkins, brother of Mr. William jr- ,D kins, of the Talbot Head Inn, in tlujt town,-a yonoff tnau of exemplary character, and regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acqiiai tance. t On the 29th nit. at the Vi ?.arage-House of the Rev. T. Hancorne. Bridcnrl, Mis, Elizabeth Hancorne, aged 84. On the 10th ult. at CaLronth Park, Westmorland, at EO advanced age, Dorothy, widow of the late Richard Wat- son, Lord Bishop of L andaff. At Canton, in China, Dec. 31st last, to the deep regret of his relatives, and all who knew him, Mr. Recs Thomas chief officer of the Hon. East India Comnany'g Ship Earl Balcarras. 4 1' After a tedious and trying illness, on the 1st instant at Bath, whither be bad recentlv gone for tl e benefit of hi* health, Vice Admiral the Right Hon. Sir W. Johnsume Hope, G. C. B.

SHIP MEWS. CARM,K RTn Ei.- A ri-i veil, the Fi-iends, by n, from Watei ford, with flour and barley Jean, Connell, from Irvine, with coal: Squid, Robinson, from Belfast, with ballast George and Jane, Sutton: Retsev. Robert*, front Bristol: Cardiff, liowell, from New- port, willi foreign find British goods: Friends Goodwill, Hancock Creswill Castle, Jones-: William and Ann, Phit. ,I lips, from Llanelly, with coal. Cleared out. the Jean, Connell, IrvinI', wth oak. batt Geo ge the Fourth, Jardine, to Bristol, with oats LLANEI.LT.—Arrived, the Catherine, Brnanf: Three Brothers, Brabyo: Nancy, Nichols, fiom St. Ives: .I¡mc and Elizabeth, Haves, from Falmouth, all with copper ores. John and Marv, Richard, from Cat mart hen, with o«t» Dilkgerice, Piclon, Pilvip", from A hertfirtw, xv irh limestones Minerva, Harvey, from Barnstaple: Martha, .i i), fr,, iii N'eA r v, w t ti, s v, i) O'Hagan, from Newrv, with.sundries Emma Louisa An- na and Rebecca, Edwards: Sophia, Rogers: Industry Thomas: Mary Ann, Llojd William. Harry: and Hope] Llewellvn, from Cork: Isabella, Grant, from Duhiii. • Union, Thomas, from Parisiovv Landvbiping, Thomas, from Gloucester:-Elizabeth, Griiffth", from Amlwch; Gaiiw ei: Monty n. from Chester, all in ballast. PEMBRKY.—Arrived, the Active. Hillman. FROM Topi- ham: Dolphin, t.lo-.d: Active, Ilowell: and Speedvveil. Davies, from Cardigan: Marquis of Angle-en, Thomas: and Unitv. Pari y from Amlwch Thomas, Wea tne, front Kiiyington, Davies. from Newrv Raven. Dalt, from Brist .1: Hopewell, Owen, from Carina, then, all xvitb ballast: Favorite, Evans, from Bideford. poiatofi froin Abe)-iiiiw, with MILFORD.— Arrived, (he Supply, (trader) K ciiards. from: Bristol, for Haverfordwest: Grace, Jenkins, from Whirr- haven, for Carditl Alert. Simmons, from Cardiff", for Water- ford Eliza, Davie*, from Whitehaven, forC;<rdifi\ United Friends. Roberts: Alexander, Goodridge. Harmony, Ed- wards, from laoidon. for Liverpool; Susanna, Dean", from Newport, for Cork t Maria and Marrba, Fvans, from' Car- diff, for Ross: Hope, Beer, from Newport, for Wuerfrod Bernard, Well", frOI1l Sierra Leone, for King's Yard Will I bun aod If-len, Williams, frotn Ratnsgate. for Liverpool Sisters, Jenkins, from Aberystwyth, for Cardiff: fi, Evans, from Cork, for New poit: Glamorgan. Heghes, ri i la London, for Liverpool. Sailed, tiie New Eagle. Quick, from Milfard. for r. John's. N. It. barley Corn, Lewheliin, from Milfoid, f..r Rristol: His Maje,tx\Post Packet Sovereign, A r E-ti (1. John Grey and fau.ily mrrsy cojnmar.de' ofa Packet this station, 4tc*v:ng b^-cn pro- moted by H'S Majesfx s Pow Master General ta a p?n.; £ fr- ucnt cossir.and a Packet on thut cftaiioa.