The Brecon Reporter and South Wales General Advertiser

One of the foulest blots upon the character of the Irish peasantry is the practice which they indulge in of shooting obnoxious individuals from behind hedges, and sympathising with all kinds of out- rages springing out of disputes respecting land. It is a, peculiar weakness on their part, no doubt, the origin of which it would not be very profitable to inquire into. Wild notions respecting Saxon guile and landlord oppression, together with a chronic and ineradicable ignorance in reference to the rights of property, have something to do with it. Nor can we but think that the religious tenets of the Irish peasantry, viewed through the medium of such dark intellects as they possess, tend to rob the idea of agrarian outrage of many terrors. At all events, there have not been wanting those among the Roman Catholic priesthood who have directly tried to stir up violence and bloodshed. For this purpose Roman Catholic chapels and churches have been turned into platforms for the utterance of the most savage denunciations. But the rebukes inflicted upon one or two of the most notable offenders by the heads of the Roman Catholic Church had a very excellent effect; and since the subsidence of Father Daly into that quiet obscurity for which he is so eminently fitted, peace and goodwill have, with trifling exceptions, prevailed in Roman Catholic pulpits in Ireland. Within the last few days, however, the Irish newspapers have reported a case of landlord denunciation by a parish priest, which certainly has a very ,ugly aspect and we think it very probable that were the delinquent indicted before a jury he would be convicted of inciting the populace to outrage and even to murder. This is a very serious charge to be made against a minister of the Gospel, but the facts seem to bear it out. The circumstances of the case are detailed by the person denounced (Mr. Tenison, Lord Lieutenant of Roscommon), in a letter to his Roman Catholic tenants, and they appear to give a vivid picture, of what is going on in many parts of Ireland at the present day, for two or three cases of a similar nature—always excepting the ruffianism of the priest—have recently come be- fore the public. In order to understand Mr. Teaisoa's position, it is necessary to state that he is a Protestant, but that difference of religious belief has not prevented him from taking a deep interest in the spiritual condition of his Roman Catholic tenants. He has given them land for a chapel, and a glebe house for their priest, the Rev. Mr. Broder, the same gentleman that has de- nounced him from the pulpit. Besides this, Mr. Tenison made a large subscription for building the edifice and his family, though Protestants, collected some hundreds of pounds for the same purpose. When this money was expended, how- ever, the works were stopped. No more funds were forthcoming, and no energy seemed to -be shown in the matter by those immediately inter- ested. In order to rouse both priest and people, Mr. Tenison made the completion of the chapel a condition precedent to the grant of the glebe honse but the Rev. Mr. Broder entertained a to- tally opposite opinion. Perhaps the decree of the donor rather galled the reverend recipient, and some bitterness of feeling, on one side at least, may have been the consequence. However that may be, the next act of Mr. Tenison was more than the Rev. Mr. Broder could endure. Mr. Broder, it seems, occupied a house and land which had been leased by Mr. Tenison to another person; For some purpose of his own Mr. Tenison pur- chased the lessee's interest, and informed Mr. Broder that he shouid require the house and land. This, he says, was done in a manner to which no exception could be taken. He and his family had showu a long course of kindness to Mr. Broder personally, and this proceeding was not at all in- consistent with the most friendly feelings, apart y 11 from the fact that lie was 'acting in a manner which, as a landlord, he had a perfect right to do. It will be observed that Mr. Tenison's language is exceedingly mild and apologetic, and that he does not speak as if he had the most ultra-notions respecting landlords' rights. Let us compare this with the language of the Rev. Mr. Broder, for which we quote two or three .sentences from Mr. rr .'son's letter:—" Last Christmas-day," says that 'eman, being then in the South of Ireland, I ed intelligence that on the previous Sunday 1-1 nduct as a landlord was denounced from the of the chapels in this parish by the Rev Mr. Border, your parish priest. He told you that if a man put money into the heel of a stocking, and another attempted to take it, he might shoot him, but if a tenant laid out his money on his land, the landlord took it from him, and he was not allowed to shoot him that I had turned him (Mr. Broder) out of his house and land in Carrowbeg, and* that in Tipperary they would not see their priest so treated but still he hoped that you would be quiet and peaceable, and that no violence would be committed." If this letter accurately describes the words used by the clerical denunciator, it would be diffi- cult to conceive a grosser case of attempted in- citement to murder and outrage. The lovers of Shakspere say that the most subtle and seductive speech that ever could have roused a people's pas- sions is the funeral oration over Csesar attributed to (Mark Antony. Now, it is evident that the Rev. Mr. Broder has to some extent taken this wonderful speech for his model. Especially nota- ble is the complaint, insinuated with a directness of speech which certainly does infinite credit to Mr. Broder's candour, that while it is justifiable to shoot a thief or a burglar, the law forbids the murder of evicting landlords. Then, there is something quite affecting in the comparison be- tween Roscommon and Tipperary. In Tipperary they would not see their priest so treated." No Some bold, undaunted member of the faithful flock would hide himself behind a hedge, gun in hand, and put an ounce or two of lead into Mr. Tenison's heart or lungs. But, of course, Mr. Broder does not wish his friends to resort to violence. Good friend. sweet friends, lot me not stir you up To such a sudden flood of mutiny. He exhorts them only to be "quiet and peaceable." He entreats them, as it were, not to nail Mr. Tenison's ears to the pump and when he finished his sermon there is no doubt his audience thought him one of the most Christian and forgiving of men. But we may well ask if the heads of the Roman Catholic church will longer permit a dan- gerous man like this to wield the influence which he possesses over the hearts of those rude and un- tutored villagers. For unless Mr. Broder's supe- riors take cognisance of this artful appeal to the passions of a violent race of people, they will to some extent make themselves parties to a great outrage upon society and to a disgrace upon their religion.

THE speech in which the Governor—General opened the present session of the Canadian Par- liament, is well worthy of attention. Although in Canada, as here at home, the subject of the English Crown have since the commencement of the American war observed strict neutrality betwix the belligerents, the temptation to vio- late that neutrality, or the liability to have cer- tain acts misconstrued into an infringement of it, has been much greater in the case of a country immediately bordering upon one of the belli- gerent's dominions than in the case of England, removed at so great a distance form the scene of hostilities. And on more than one occasion cir- cumstances did arise which seemed for a moment to threaten a disruption of the relations existing between Canada and the Federal Union of America. Happily, however, chiefly owing to the able and vigorous administration of the Governor-General- -Lord Monek--iieither the illegal designs of Southern partisans in the one case nor the insolent bravado of the North in the other, has succeeded in effecting a rupture with Canada, and through Canada, with England. To this circumstance Lord Monck referred when opening the Canadian Parliament, and expressed his determination to carry out energetically the course of policy which, in ac- cordance with our own resolve at home, he has pursued from the commencement. While, how- ever, Lord Monck expressed himself in the fairest and most conciliatory manner in respect to the Republic of America, he announod the intention of his Government to apply for still greater power to deal with international matters, and for the enrolment of a permanent volunteer army upon the frontier. Thus peace will be best pre- served by the exhibition on the part of our Governor-General in Canada of a firm determi- nation to deal with the exigencies of war. The question, however, of paramount im- portance of which Lord Monck alluded is that of the proposal to form a British North American Federation. This concerus that great extent of country known as British North America, and may be briefly stated. Shall that vast and populous area "be consolidated into a state pro- viding for the security of its component parts, and contributing to the strength and stability of the empire or shall the individual departments or provinces "remain in their present frag- mentary and isolated condition, powerless for mutual aid, and incapable of undertaking their proper share of imperial responsibility ?" Their can scarcely be any doubt that a Federa- tion would be a great advantage to each State individually, and to the mother Government as a consolidated whole but while we give hearty approval to such a scheme, we must remain unmindful of the difficulties to be encountered in the successful formation of such a league. These difficulties are not, however, to be regarded as obstacles to its construction, but as truths to be kept in view in the formation of the Constitu- tion, which will prevent failure at some future time. In the prposed Federal Union each State will retain the power of legislating in re- spect to local matters, while all questions of imperial policy will be discussed and decided by the Imperial Federal Legislature. To mark accurately the boundary between the power in- dividual State legislation and that of the supreme Federal Constitution, is, in fact, the whole secret of success. And as we consider the difference be- tween questions of imperial and local policy, we discover this strange anomaly that the cause which increase the strength and power- of a Federation are those which likewise tend to its. destruction. A Federation is formed by several weak States for their mutual advantage and pro- tection. The strength of the whole Federation is increased by the growth and developement of its component parts. Weakness at first made them unite; but this cohesive force declines according as each State increases in strength. Therefore, the increase of Federal strength being the result of the increase of individual strength in the component States, the cohesive force is diminished in direct proportion to the increase of Federal greatness. Not only so, but as the co- hesive force is diminished, so a disruptive force is Generated amongst the component States. As each separate State develops itself, commercially and politically, of the greater importance it becomes to each State that the Imperial Legislature should be conducted upon such principles as serve the interests of the State in question. Thus each State contributes its quantum of disruptive force to the Imperial Government. States, which at the outset had no interest in the Fed- eration except a mutual desire for protection, as the necessity for that protection is diminished by the developement of their resources, have a tendency to secede from the Union as an interest grows up different from the Imperial interests of the Federation. For example the Union of America was formed of weak States at first they developed their resources, and so increased the power of the Union. Some States developed agricultural, others manufacturing interests. The Imperial legislation which was for the advantage of the one was necessarily opposed to the other. Protective duties in the interest of manufacturing, were ruinous to agricultural States and other causes combining, we have the agricultural South seceding from the manufacturing North. That this great tendency in Federal union should be forseen, and, by a proper adjustment of local and Imperial Legislation, its evil re- sults be guarded against, is a matter of the greatest moment. To provide for the operation of that disruptive force, and the decline of the original causes of cohesion—which we have shown to be the concomitants of increasing wealth and greatness—must be the chief aim of those who seek to construct this splendid Federation. And if in this they be successful, British North America will be saved from the terrible fiery ordeal through which the American Union is passing, and this Federation will stand out in the eyes of future generations as the mightiest monument of the I I genius, the power, and the statecraft of England

MEETING OF THE BRECON GAS COMPANY. On tuesday last, at noon, a general meeting of the shareholders of the above company was held at the Board room of the Company, in consequence of some discrepancy between the directors and the shareholders, relative to the disposal of a surplus fund, which has caused great excitement through- out the town. The meeting was attended by a great number of shareholders, amongst those pre- sent we noticed the following gentlemen—George Cansick Esq., mayor, Henry De Winton, Esq., James Williams, Esq., John Williams, Esq., old bank, Messrs. Mordecai Jones, John Evans, sav- ings' bank, Joseph Bass, Thomas Cummins, John Evans, mansion, Frederick Watkins, Evan Jones, bank, John Jones, druggist, Richard Webb, jew- eller, John Davies, jeweller, John. Morgan, draper, David Jones, draper, L. W. Price, W. Williams, confectioner, W. Williams, grocer, W. Williams, maltster, John Clement, W. Thomas, grocer, Lewis Price, W. M. Brien, W. Price, Queen's head, John Griffiths, timber merchant, J. Kirk, Aneurin George, &c., &c. On the motion of Mr. John Evans, seconded by Mr, Bass, Mr. Mordecai Jones took the chair, and called on the secretary to read the minutes and report of the Directors, which showed a dividend of 10 per cent per annum for payment on each share, with an overplus of X,30, which had been recommended to be divided between the Directors for the excellent and praiseworthy manner in which they filled their office and conducted the business of the company. Mr. James Williams said that he rose with much pleasure to move the adoption of the report. He had on former occasions made many objections to charges for salaries to the officers of the estab- lishment, hub it was shown that by their exertions they had succeeded in having a few pounds to receive, altho' it was not much, about £4 each, yet it proved their persevereance in managing the affairs of the company. The present price of gas was such that no one could object to, it was good and pure. He thought the Directors were entitled to what was embodied in the report, and moved its adoption, Mr. Frederick Watkins highly complimented the Directors for their exertions and said he had much pleasure in seconding the adoption of the report. Mr. Bass said that as one belonging to the Gas Company, and always understanding that when there was an overplus in the receipts, the share- holders and the public were to have the benefit of it, and he was at a loss to know why that was not carried out. He had gone through their accounts, and found that they had a balance of £ 50 after paying a dividend of 10 per cent; they had also the large balance of X700 in hand to meet any demands, this also was an overplus. So far from dividing, the £ 50 between the Directors as desired in the report, he should move an amendment, that the money be not paid to them, and warned them that if the Directors took the money, a new Gas Company would be formed to oppose them. (Oh, oh, and laughter.) Gentlemen may laugh, but he could assure them such would be the case. Mr. Davies, jeweller, said that he did not know when he came there, who was going to move the amendment, but he would now say that he felt a pleasure in seconding Mr. Bass's amendment. He was a director, and had always put his face against directors having payment. He always 1 y thought that when that Company started, it was for the benefit of the public as well as themselves. He was not one for too cheap a gas, but this Com- pany bad paid well, and they ought now to give the benefit of a large share of their gains for the good of the town. He must say that no one had behaved more energetic in their interest than their chairman, but he would call their attention to one part of the report, which said the directors would have a dividend of 10 per cent. to hand over to the shareholders, why they had had that nearly all along, and how ? Because they had gone back to the balance in hand of their accounts, and had made up the 10 per cent. from that. He thanked his friend Mr. De Winton for the remark he made, but he would remind him of what took place at a former meeting, when the reduction of gas was spoken of. He (Mr. De Winton,) then said that if they could secure 10 per cent. regularly, that he as one would vote for a reduction in the price of gas. Why not do so now when an opportunity was offered him ? He (Mr. Davies) had been one of the first to endeavour some time ago to reduce the price of gas, but could not succeed, he brought the matter forward but was not supported. He would now second the amendment, as he did not consider that the directors ought to be paid ones. Mr. John Evans, savings' bank, said that he came there unintentionally to speak, but he must correct Mr. Davies's statement, when he said that he was one of the first to propose the reduction of the price of gas. He would refer to the minutes of a meeting in 1862, at that time Mr. Kirk and several others went into the matter, when he (Mr. Evans) then proposed the reduction of the price of gas, subject to a continuance of the 10 per cent. being kept up at that meeting. Mr. Cobb moved an amendment to his proposition which was lost, and his (Mr. Evans's) was carried, He would not say much with regard to the directors, perhaps it would be more modest that he did not, as he was a young director himself, but he thought that as the directors had worked so hard, as was shown by the state of their funds, that they should be rewarded for the trouble taken. Mr. Davies, in reply, stated that Mr. Evans was quite right, so far as regarded the general meeting, but what he had stated with regard to himself, Mr. Evans would find was done by him at a meet- ing of the directors. The Mayor supported the truth of Mr. Davies's statement, and said that he would offer a few re- marks on this matter. It had been a long time suggested by some parties to pay the directors, and he had taken the trouble to introduce this matter for consideration, and he thought that in- stead of the directors taking this money it should be given to the public. They had increased the salary of their secretary, and also the manager's, therefore the directors had not near so much trou- ble as usual, some of them had been beaten on former occasions en matters, and he hoped they would be again. He certainly must praise them to a certain extent, they have behaved very well, but in this instance he should oppose the money being paid them with all his power, he had a de- cided objection to paid directors. Mr. John Griffiths said that as a shareholder and large consumer, he wished to say a few words. He thought it was not a compulsary matter to appoint their directors, and if they were not satis- fied without having this £50, they had better retire at once. There were many shareholders as well adapted to do the business as they were. If they had this £ 50 to spare, let them reduce the price of gas, for the benefit of the consumers at large. (Cheers) The Chairman said that such language as that used by the last speaker was very unbecoming, this was not a hole ancl corner meeting, all that was required to be stated was embodied in the report, and he considered that the directors had not merited such abuse. Mr. John Morgan, draper, said that he had not intended to have spoken at all when he came to the meeting first, but after what he had heard, he could not help expressing his mind on the mat- ter, lie thought there was a good deal of the shop about it, and could not believe that the proposition of giving the money to the shareholders originated with the proposer and seconder, he should say let it go to the reduction of gas. Mr. James Williams said that they had said a good deal on the other side, and he thought a good deal of it was personally meant, from the elo- quenee of some of the speakers. He thought there was sour grapes in the matter, when the directors asked for payment for their laborious services, they began to find fault. His friend on the left, (Mr. Griffiths,) had been talking about consumers, some of those consumers were not directors, and now they say to them, oh! those fellows are getting on well, only because they ask for something for their services. Mr. John Evans, Mansion House, said that he had intended not to have spoken, but in answer to the observations of Mr. Williams, he thought the conduct of those alluded to had been strictly con- sistent and manly. He did not think such obser- vations would have come from Mr. Williams, they had listened to Mr. Mordecai Jones, who had manfully fought his resolution, and those on the other side were only doing the same. Mr. Jones, chemist, said that the primary object in the first formation of that company was for the benefit of the consumers, because there was a gen- eral disatisfaction at the unreasonable charges of the old company for fittings, repairs, &c., and those who burned the least quantity were charged the same as those who consumed the most, the gas was most deficient in quantity, the shops appeared dull and dreary, the public streets in every direc- tion gloomy, it was also very defective in quality, left unconsumed noxious impurities, left a large deposit, damaged all delicate articles in shops, and at the same time it was most injurious to the eyes und health of those who had to inhale it for so many hours during the winter nights. Since the establishment of the present company, and from the new regulations and excellent manage- ment of directors, the objections mentioned were soon obviated, and ever since then they had had an abundant supply of gas, of first rate quality, and at a much reduced price. Having been a director for only two years, he did not consider himself entitled to any portion of the sum set apart for them, but in reference to those who have been in office from the commencement, he begged to say that they ought to be amply rewarded for their long and valuable services, and he much regetted the ingratitude evinced towards them, by some of the shareholders at that meeting. Mr. John Griffiths again rose, and strongly op- posed the adoption of the report, stating that it had been told him that if the directors did not get the X,50, that they threatened to resign, (cries of name name.) Mr. Griffiths said he would, and that the person who informed him was present, it was Mr. Evan Jones, bank. Mr. Jones rose to reply, and stated that a friend of his had called on him at the bank, and in talk- ing this matter over, (cries of name name,) well it was Mr. Bass, he certainly did tell him that after the great trouble the directors had taken to in- crease the sale of gas and other matters, that un- less they were paid they would resign. Mr. L. W. Price said that they should reduce the price of gas to 3s. 6d. per thousand first, and then talk about paying the directors. The Chairman having given some explanations on the subject, a shew of hands was demanded to settle the question, when there were 10 in favor of the adoption of the report, and 21 for the amend- ment, whereupon Mr. Jsmes Williams demanded a poll. Mr. Evans, mansion honse, said- that he thought the usual custom of voting by proxy should be adopted, that absent shareholders' votes may be taken, which was agreed upon. Mr. Cansick said that no doubt the chairman acted judiciously, but he (Mr. Cansick) thought, in fairness to the absent shareholders, that the meet- ing should be adjourned for a few days, so as to enable those who were absent to have an opportu- nity of voting as they thought proper. The Chairman objected, and after some further conversation on both sides, it was agreed that the Mayor, and Mr. John Evans, should receive the votes, when there were for the original motion 297, and for the.amendment 112, a majority of 185 in favor of the adoption of the report. Mr, Kirk moved and Mr. Evans, savings' bank, seconded the payment of the dividend. The four retiring Directors were re-elected for office. Mr. Bass moved a vote of thanks to the chairman, which was duly acknowledged, and the meeting closed. t' v.

UNITED ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRE- SERVATION OF THE RIVER USK The annual meeting of the United Usk Associa- tion, was held at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, on Tuesday Jan. 24. Lord Llanover in the chair. Certain rules of the association were amended, and ordered to be printed and circulated, the principal < ones relating to salmon tickets the issue of which were limited to 26 at 101. per ticket. Three tickets are disposed of to the landlady of the "Three Salmons," and two daily (7s. 6d.) tickets for disposal, under certain restrictions, at the Post-office, Usk; the trout tickets to remain as before. Considerable discussion took place relative to the proposed amended Salmon Fisheries Bill when a report was drawn up and a copy ordered to be sent to the Fishery Commissioners, the principal feature consisting in suggestions, viz., as' to greater- restrictions on fixed engines, clearer definition of ancient rights, licence duties on rods, nets, and fisheries increased powers given to eon- servators and water bailiffs, alteration of close sea- son, to prohibit the use of all fish roe as bait, pen- alty for obstructing fish passes, minimum penalties after first conviction, protection to trout, mort stringent clauses for polluting rivers, &c. The chairman was requested to ask Mr. Ffennell, one of the commissioners, to convene a meeting.the owners and occupiers of land and fisheries in the counties of Monmouth, Brecon, and Hereford to consider the provisions of the proposed amended bill to be brought in next session. It was decided that a reward of 21. should be offered to persons giving such information as would lead to the con- viction of persons giving such information as would lead to the conviction of persons offending against the salmon Act 1861. The thanks of the meeting were awarded to the Duke of Beaufort for his liberal donation of 1001., besides his subscription, towards the funds of the association also to Lord Lanover as chairman and to Messrs Stretton, Lyne, and Lloyd, the hon. secretaries, for the trouble they had taken in the affairs of the association. The funds appeared to be in a highly satisfactory and improv- ing condition, and it was thought very probable I that at an early day the whole of the netting might be taken off the river, especially as the association had entered into an agreement for re- taining the Manor of Porton fisheries in the estuary. From the reports of the upper part of the river there appeared every prospect of an excellent sea- son for never, it seems, were so many fish seen on the spawning beds as at present. Several addi- tional keepers were ordered to be employed and the meeting expressed a firm resolve to prevent, as far as possible, infringement of an Act of Parlia- ment which had already effected so much good.

RECITATION. 'Twas in black fortyeight, When we'd nothin to ate, 1 Tj When the faver was bad, And our poor hearts were sad When we'd nothin to do but to starve or to fly, To lave our poor cabins, or stay there to die. I'd been thinkin one day what could be the enct, Without praties, or male, or money, or friend When my wife staggered in at our poor cabin door, Gave a stare round the place, and then fell on the floor, Wid a cry that made me to tremble and shake, .t 'Twas liker a Banshee than sweet Biddy Blake. t Her eyes they were starin, her poor face was pale, I thought twas from wantin the praties and male, And I run to the door, for I wanted to lave her, When she screamed Arrah Thaddy, I'in struck wid the faver" "Go lave me, she cries, v And she rowled her poor eyes. My limbs are all tremblin, my blood burns-like fire, Don't touch me my darlin, you musn't come nigher, For I feel that I'm goin- ° It's a debt we're all owin, i «.;—— y And must pay some day, So philosophers say, < But I'd rather by far, That they'd order the car, i nas To take me away, •• -y On some other day, And had put off the wake, zj. • Of poor Biddy Blake. In spite of her struggles I lifted her tip, y To the poor bed of straw, and I gave her a sup Of cowld water to aise her, And thinking to plase her, y >' I smiled at her drinkiii, While my poor heart was sinkin 11 y For I saw she was badly, y, fi And gazed on her sadly, -rr, j q As her senses were le.vin By the morn she was ravin, And talked of the days when I used for to court her. I little thought then I couldn't support her, That the famine would come like a dark thunder cloud, v Whose lightnin would smite both the poor and the proud, 11 r, Lavin faver to finish what it had begun, And complete the dark sorrow of Enns poor son 4. state of things, I've a mighty shrewd notion, Like escaping a shipwreck to starve on the ocean. I watch'd by her side two days and a night, 'Twas but little I slept, then I woke in a fright, For she'd howl'd of my arm but her sense had returned, Tho' not her good health for her fingers still burned; Arrah Thaddy "says she hungers still to the foie;7 It's the starvin that's killed me don't fret any more, Where I'm goin there's no hunger nor faver nor b pain, Wid the angels my Thaddy we'll be meetin again They've been whisperin around me my spirit to free, 0 And their voices were soft as the hum of the bee Their sweet coolin wings drove the faver away, And they towld me I'd have for to join them to day. J So take comfort Thaddy don't fret for my sake. For I'm happy my darlin," Ah poor Biddy Blake. Give me water" she cries, j Wid wild starin eyes, And her jaw it was fallin Before she'd done callin She just took a sup, From the poor broken cup, Then put out her arms to be feeling for me, For her eyes were fast glazin, twas asy to see. She just kissed my hand and then struggled to spake, But she couldn't poor creature her tongue was too wake !• Wid a groan and a rattle she fell on the bed, I could hardly beleive that my Biddy was dead And I fell by her side for how could I lave her, And long before morn I was mad wid the faver. They took her away That very same day To the little church yard, And it seems mighty hard I couldn't folly the wife 1 That I lovld as illy life. But I put up a tombstone of turf for her sake, j And I carved on it letters that mane BIDDY BLAKE. C. R. HALE. y'r Printed and Published by DAVID WILLIAMS, at his residence on the Bulwark, in the Chapelry of Saint Mary, in the Parish of Saint John the Evangelist, in the County of Brecon^—SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1865.