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MR WATKIN WILLIAMS'S MOTION.—The great pressure of Parliamentary business is still the chief topic of dis- cussion, and no day is yet named for Mr Watkin Wil- liams's motion for disestablishing the church in Wales and applying its endowments to educational purposes. THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY.—It appears that the en. gineers who recently came over from Russia to examine Mr Fairlie's narrow-guage railway have reported very strongly in its favour, and the Minister of Works at St. Petersburgh has been asked to authorise the construction of a line on this system betvveenTchoudovo and Ncvgorod. The cost is estimated at about 24,5W a mile. THE PROPOSED ROYAL VISIT TO WALES.—We under- stand that Mr Charles Edward, of Dols rau, has offered to place his charming residence, near Dolgelley, at the disposal of the Queen, if her Majesty should decide to visit North Wales during the summer. We believe that Sir Thomas Biddulph has written to Mr Edwards, thanking him for h < kind offer, but stating that the visit has not been decided upon. If, however, her Majesty should determine to explore the beauties of one of the most picturesque poitions of her dominions, Dolserau is well adapted to be a temporary Royal residence. It is a large mansion, and has recently been improved; it is close to the famous Torrent Walk, and in the immediate neigh- bourhood of Dolgelley, from which the most beautiful places in the district can be easily reached. THE LATE BiSHOP OF ST. ASAPH.-An address signed by two hundred and twenty clergy of the diocese of St. Asaph has been presented to the Right Rev. T. V. Short, D.D., upon his late resignation of the see. The bishop being unequal to receiving a larger number of the clergy, a deputation consisting of the Very Rev. the Dean of St. Asaph, the Ven. the Archdeacon of St. Asaph, Rev. Canons Hugh Jones, Glynne, Maude, Walsh am How, and the Rev. W. H. Boscawen, rural deans, waited upon his lordship at the Vicarage, Gresford, on Saturday, the 9th inst., when the following address was presented to him by the Dean of St. Asaph To the Right Reverend Thomas Vowler, Lord Bishop of St. Asaph. We, the undersigned clergv of the diocese of St. Asaph, ap proach your lordship with feedings of sincere regard and affection upon the occasion of your lordship's resignation of the see over which you have presided for nearly twenty-four years. We cannot look back upon this long period without deep grati- tude for the many blessings the diocese has enjoyed under you lordship's oversight, as well as for the many personal kindnesses which we have experienced at your hands. Your constant and earnest labours for the welfare of this por- tion of Christ's fold, your ready and munificent support of all good works undertaken by us, your kindness and generosity in all cases of distress, your accessibility and hospitality to all, have won for you the esteem of a wider circle than is circum- scribed by the boundaries of a diocese. And we desire espe- cially to express the sense we feel of your lordship's earnest and most successful labours in the great cause of elementary educa- tion, which have left scarcely anything wanting to complete the supply of church schools for the diocese. We cannot regard without regret the severance of a connection from which the church has derived so much benefit; and, though to yourself it must be a great relief to be enabled to lay aside the increasing anxieties and responsibilities which in these troublous times surround the episcopate, we feel that we are parting with a father and a friend. With the earnest prayer that it may please God to bless your remaining days and grant you richly to enjoy the peace and rest, which after a long life of incessant labour in His service you so greatly need, we shall ever remain Your lordship's faithful and attached servants. —The Bishop thanked the deputation for this testimony of the kind feeling they entertained towards him, and ex- pressed the gratification it afforded him; and desired the prayers of the clergy for himself, as he assured them they would have his, and reciprocating the same kind feeling towards them.—The following letter has since been re- ceived by the dean from Archdeacon Wickham, written at the bishop's request:— Gresford, April 11th, 1870. My dear Mr Dean,—Bishop Short requests me to write to you and say, that he fears he may have expressed to you very imper- fectly his feelings last Saturday, when you kindly presented to him the address of the clergy of the diocese of St. Asaph on his resignation of the see. The bishop therefore now begs that you will be good: enouqh to convey to the clergy his warmest acknowledgment of their kindness, and to assure them that, as he can never cease to feel the deepest interest in the welfare of the diocese, so he will never cease to pray for the Divine blessing upon their labours. I am, my dear Mr Dean, very truly your's, The Very Rev. the Dean of St. Asaph. ROBT. WICKHAM. The parchment upon which the address was written was enclosed in a cover of purple velvet, to which it was at- tached by three silver tacks, upon which a mitre was engraved; a mitre was also beautifully worked on the velvet in gold bullion thread. -0

ABERYSTWYTH. BOOK STALL.—The book stall at the- railway station is now open, and is supplied with the daily and weekly papers, books, &c., &c. THE NEW MARKET HALL.—A meeting was held on Tues- day last, at the Talbot Hotel, when several of the promoters of the original scheme met; amongst them were—Messrs John Davies, New-street, in the chair, Thomas Jones, Henry E. Taylor, G. T. Smith, M. H. Davies, Thos. H. Jones, J. R. Jones, John Hughes (Prince Albert), Chas. Hackney, Edward Ellis, E. H. Davies, It. Hughes, druggist, Thomas Powell, grocer, Hugh Hughes, solicitor, «nd George Jones, architect.—The Chairman explained the reason of the absence of Captain Phelps, Mr E. L. Cole, the honorary secretary, and Mr Roderick Williams, builder, who had been called elsewhere on business, and briefly stated the object of the meeting, which was to ex- amine and fix upon a plan for the erection of the new building. Two plans had been sent in prepared by Mr George Jones, one of which was designed for a new build- ing altogether, and the other for re-constructing the present market hall opposite the Talbot Hotel. The feeling of these present was much in favour of the latter scheme, and Mr George Jones was requested to explain it in detail.—Mr Jones said that according to the plan which he prepared for the re-construction of the present hall he proposed to take eo vn the present building as far as the arches, and raise an addit'o lal storey from that juncture, to be lightsd by glass skylights and side windows. The nigher apart- ment to be sufficiently large to contain 300 sellers, and tie space below to be set aside for grain and other heavy goods. Acce s to the higher sto:e/ would be through two flights of stone stairs fixed most conveniently.—After Mr Jones had given his elaborate explanation, and several present having expressed their views upon the matter, it was unanimously resolved that Mr George Jones's plan— which was thought to be most tasteful and suitable—be accepted, and that the usual measures be forthwith taken to get the specification prepared, so that persons might be invited to send in tenders for the erection of the building without delay.—It was also remarked that Mr Benjamin Hughes, whose premises adjoined the Market Hall, was most willing to negotiate with the committee, should they deem it advisable to extend the back part of the Market Hall with a view of enlarging the building.—It was pro- posed and seconded that the name of Mr G. T. Smith, auctioneer, be added to the committee, and carried with acclamation.—After some other conversation as to the best means of carrying out the speedy execution of the work, the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman. TEA MEETING AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT. -On the afternoon of Good Friday a social tea meeting took place at the Wesleyan chapel, Queen-street, the proceeds to be applied towards liquidating the debt upon Siloam chapel, lately erected in Moor-street. A great number of children and adults attended, and did justice to the sub- stantial viands placed before them. The following ladies stantial viands placed before them. The following ladies superintended the several tables—Mrs Richards, North h parade, assisted by Miss Morgans, Great Darkgate- street, and Miss Jane Jones, of Laura-place; Miss Morgans, Marine-terrace, assisted by Mrs Richards, Terrace; Mrs Williams, Marine-terrace, assisted by Mr Thomas, High-street; Mrs Thomas Jones, of Laura-place, assisted by Miss M. Jones; Mrs Morgan, Great Dark. gate-street, assisted by Miss M. Morgan; Mrs Jones, Northgate-street, assisted by Miss A. Jones; Mrs Jones, Pier-street, assisted by Miss E. J. Owens; Mrs Doughton, High-street, assisted by Mrs Williams, Queen-street; and Mrs Davies, Bridge-street, assisted by Miss E. Ll. Jones. Everybody seemed much pleased with the proceedings. The evening meeting commenced at six o'clock, when the Rev Evan Richards, t^ie minister, presided. The pro- gramme consisted of various pieces in singing, reading, and recitation, numbering above forty. The choir be- longing to the chapel, under the leadership of Mr John Morgan and Mr Richard Richards, gave the choruses in capital style. Mr David Thomas, printer, maintained his high reputation in reading some interesting pieces. Mr Thomas Jones, son of Capt. Thomas Jones, of Laura- place, delivered a lecture on the Sabbath School," in a manner highly creditable to himself and the school he be- longed to, and when he sat down he was loudly applauded. CONCERT.- -On the evening of Good Friday an amateur concert was given at the Assembly Rooms in this town. There was a very good attendance. The ladies and gentle- men who took part in the proceedings were Messrs William Samuel, Charles James (Glanadl), David D. Davies, George Evans, John Evans, G. Campbell, Edward Edwards (the latter four played fifes), and the Misses Maggie Morgan, M. J. Isaac, M. Davies, and Mrs Trevethan Mr R. Samuel Hughes presided at the har- monium. The programme was as follows :— Chorus -Piano, piccolo, flute, and violoncello, Rising of the lark. J. Thomas Quartette—" 0, Nanny, wilt thou gang wi' me" Harrison Mynyddog Son, Chorus-co Dawn of day S. Reag Song-" Tell me, my heart" Bishop Qiiartette-11 The voyage" Mendelssohn Song-" Meet me in the twilight" J. W. Cherry Choru Happy we" I Marchner Selection-Pianoforte, piccolo, flute, and violoncello National Airs. Song-" Cymro pur" Hughes Trio-" Bo'd Robin Hood" West Quartette—" The blackbird" J. Thomas Song-" Shôn Ynyshir" Hatton Chorus—"Hunting song" Mendelssohn Song. Bisheo Chorus—" Gaily thro' the greenwood" W. J. Young Duet—Tis liberty" Handel song Cefriog Finaie-" The land of my fathers" James. It may be mentioned that the performance was much en- livened by the appearance on the platform of Mr Hopkins (son of Mr Thomas Hopkins, Shipbuilders'-row, in this town), who had just returned home, having unfortunately been shipwrecked, and had lost all his clothes, and nearly lost his life on the occasion. This young sailor, at the re- quest of the promoters of the entertainment, attended and gave the audienoe specimens of Indian and American songs, in such a masterly manner as to astonish all present. He had on an Indian costume, which served to give much effect to the pieces he so ably sang. It is rumoured that a concert is being got up and is to take place very soon, for his benefit, inasmuch as he has sus- tained a great loss by being shipwrecked. Our corres- pondent adds—We may remark that the concert passed off remarkably well, as far as the performance was con- cerned, but we were very sorry to find that some young English folks had mustered together at the further end of the room, for the purpose, it is presumed, of creating a disturbance, and unfortunately the" noise they made was such that the proceedings were brought to a close rather abruptly in consequence, although there were several police officers about who did not think it their dutv to interfere. POLICE COTTRT, SATURDAY.—Before John Matthews, Esq., mayor. Drunk and Breaking Windows.David Thomas, son of Captain David Thomas, of Prospect-street, was brought up in custody, charged with creating a disturbance in the street and breaking the windows of Mrs Gwen Evans, of the Shipwright's Arms." Sergeant Evans proved the charge.—The defendant was fined 5s., including costs. Drunk and Abusing his Wife. Joseph Davies, a hawker, was also brought up in custody, charged with having entered the house of Mr David Jones of Trefechan, while in a state of drunkenness, and abusing his own wife who was in the house at the time. Mr David Jones proved the case.—The defendant was fined 5s., including costs. MONDAY.—Before the Mayor and John Davies, Esq. Husband and Wife Drunk- and Fighting. John Thomson, a tract seller, and Anne his wife, were brought up in custody, charged with fighting with each other in the streets and creating a disturbance, anchdso with having applied for lodgings at the union workhouse, while having means to pay for lodgings elsewhere.—P.O. Davies proved the charge against the prisoners, and they were fined 5s. each in default of payment to be committed to Cardigan Gaol. Drltnkenness.J ohn Jones, a tramping tailor, was charged by P.C. David. Evans with being drunk and riotous in Market-street on the previous night. The defendant could not walk, he being so tipsy, and was taken into custody.—The defendant was fined 2s. 6d. --He was brought up on the following day on a similar charge, and fined 5s. Riotous Conduct. -Geoi-,e Green and John Williams, two disreputable-looking tramps, were charged with being drunk and riotous in Fountain-court and other places in the town.—Both prisoners were discharged with a caution, and were ordered to leave the town immediately. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY.—Before the Mayor. Exercising Horses on the Terrace. John Jones, a blacksmith, employed at the Queen's Hotel, was sum- moned for this offence under s. 89 of 10 and 11 Vic. c. 28. —Sergeant Evans said that on Monday morning he saw the defendant exercising two horses on the beach in front of Marine-terrace. When he left the beach he went riding one horse and leading the other over the esplanade, and appeared to witness to have taken out the horses to be exercised only. On the defendant's promising not to repeat the offence the summons was dismissed. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY.—Present: CoL Pryse, Peithyll, lord lieutenant of the county (in the chair), Lewis Pugh Pugh, Esq., J. G. W. Bonsall, Esq., H. C. Fryer, Esq., Messrs W. Jones, Philip Williams, Lewis Hughes, D. J. Davies, and other guardians; and Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk. Appointment of Chairman. —The gallant Chairman, in a pithy speech, alluded to the good qualities and rare abili- ties of G. W. Parry, Esq., their late chairman, who was unfortunately obliged to resign on account of his health. Colonel Pryse spoke very flatteringly of the great services rendered to the Board by Mr Parry, and felt sorry that circumstances should cause him to resign; but as they should require a gentleman to take his place as chairman of the Board, he felt much pleasure in proposing Lewis Pugh Pugh, Esq., to fill that office.—Mr J. G. W. Bon- Pugh Pugh, Esq., to fill that office.-M J. G. W. Bon- sall seconded the motion, and took occasion to refer to Mr Pugh's abilities and legal knowledge, and said that he would be very likely to give material assistance to the Assess- ment Committee.—MrD. J. Davies, of Llanrhystyd Ham- iniog, proposed that Mr William Jones, of Bryn Owen, be appointed chairman of the Board, which was seconded by Mr Lewis Hughes.—Mr Jones, in answer to a question put to him by Colonel Pryse, said he was given to understand that it was the wish of the majority of the guardians that he should be appointed their chairman for the ensuing year—inasmuch as he had attended the Board for such a number of years, and had during those years acted so frequently as chairman. He thought under the circumstances that if another person was appointed that would be passing a vote of censure upon himself, but at the end of the year he should be most willing to resign to make room ior Mr Lewis Pugh Pugh, as that gentleman was so well qualified in every respect to fill the office.-After a short consultation between the colonel and Mr Pugh, the latter declined the appointment; and it was proposed by Colonel Pryse, and seconded by Mr Lewis Pugh Pugh, that Mr William Jones be appointed chairman of the Board, which was carried unanimously. Appoirtment of Vice- Chairman. -After some conversa- tion it was proposed by Mr Fryer, and seconded by Mr Joel Morgan, that Mr Philip Williams, bookseller, be appointed vice-chairman of the Board.—Mr Williams was highly complimented on his faithfulness in attending the meetings of the Board, and the motion was carried with acclamation. Appointment of the Assessment Committee.—J. G. W. Bonsall, H. C. Fryer, Lewis Pugh Pugh, G. W. Parry, William Jones, Esqrs., and eight other guardians were appointed to carry out the duty falling upon the Assess- ment Committee.—There being no other business the proceedings terminated. TOWN COUNCIL, THURSDAY, 14th instant.—Present: John Matthews, Esq., Mayor (in the chair); Aldermen Thomas Jones and John Davies, and Councillors Philip Williams, T. 0. Morgan, Jonathan Pell, John Rees, David Williams, G. T. Smith, and Richard Jones. Mr Atwood, Mr Szlumper, and the Town Clerk were also present. This was an adjourned meeting. The Plan of the Rival Market Hall. -Mr Szlumper sur- prised the mayor and the members of the corporation by pro- ducing a well-finished plan of a spacious market constructed on modern principles. The design, which was mounted in a glazed frame, was the plan of what is known as Mr James's new market scheme.—After some discussion as to the necessity of preserving copies of all public documents and memorials for future use, in which Mr Atwood, Mr Pell, and the Town Clerk took part, the Board proceeded to consider the Market Tariff.—The Town Clerk produced the market tariffs of Carmarthen, Cardigan, Swansea, Cardiff, and Wrexham, for slaughtering, housing, and weighing of animals.—A long and animated discussion took place with respect to the charges made at the different markets, which varied very much, the charge at Swansea being 2s. 6d., at Cardigan, 2s.. at Wrexham, Is., and at Carmar- then, Is.—It was remarked that there were extra charges at other towns, which of course would make a difference. Mr Alderman Jones suggested that they should be careful not to fix the charges too high; other- wise it would prove discouraging to those who were likely to become customers.—Mr Pell in a long and able speech reviewed all the affairs connected with the subject, and criticized the different tariffs referred to at the different towns, and held that the charges mentioned were not too high, considering the accommodation afforded, and other circumstances.—Mr David Williams observed that he had heard that the tariff at Cardigan was too high, but he did not hear .the same of that at Carmarthen. —After some further observations from Mr Pell and the Town Clerk, the Mayor and Alderman Jones said they were of opinion that the chaises at Wrexham were about the nearest guide by which this town should be regulated, as the population of both places was about equal.—Mr Pell reminded the Board that it was much easier to reduce the charge than to raise it. -Mr Atwood was of the same opinion.—Mr G. T. Smith recommended the adoption of the maximum charges. They could easily reduce them if they should have occasion to do so.—Alderman Jones ob- served that by referring to the charges in the other towns the average tariff would be Is. 9d. per -beast. —The Town Clerk remarked that the matter was so important that they had better postpone their decision until the next meeting.—Mr Pell and Mr Smith protested against the town clerk's suggestion, as it would be a mere waste of time to postpone the matter.—Alderman Jones said that threepence for every additional twenty-four hours was certainly not much to pay.—After some further talk, Mr Pell proposed, and Mr Smith seconded, the adoption of the report, fixing the charge at 2s..—The Mayor, on taking a division on an amendment proposed by Mr John Rees, and seconded by Mr P. Williams, that calves should be fourpence instead of sixpence, declared the original motion carried by his Own casting vote, there being 4 for the original motion and 4 for the amendment.—Alder- man Jones suggested that they should split the difference and fix it at fivepence.-Mr Philip Williams proposed an amendment to that effect, which was again rejected by the Mayor's casting vote, which elicited much applause. —The Mayor then passed on to the sheep and lambs at fourpence each for the twenty-four hours, including the layers.—Mr John Davies thought this higher in proportion than the others.—Mr David Williams proposed and Mr Philip Williams seconded an amendment for fixing the charge at threepence.—Mr Pell, on behalf of the committee, acceded without going to a division.—The various items in the report of the committee appointed to prepare the tariff were minutely discussed and agreed to. The Town Clerk was requested to prepare the rules, as the market will be completed by the 12th of May.—After transacting some other business the proceedings were brought to a close. IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS, TUESDAY.— Present: Jonathan Pell, Esq., in the chair, and Messrs Charles Hackney, John Jones (Commerce House), Wm. Williams, David Roberts, J. Davies (harbour master), Benjamin Hughes, David Williams, E. W. Jones, Edward Ellis; and Mr D. Lloyd, assistant clerk. Bills.-The usual fortnightly bills were examined and passed, viz., Mr John Vaughan, surveyor, for the use of labourers, £ 7 0s. 2d.; Mr John Edwards, mason, £ 1 18s. 6d.; Mr Elias Pugh, for work done on the South-road, 21 7s. 6d.; Mr Jesse Morgan, turncock (wages), 23; Mr Lewis Davies, assistant turncock, 21 10s.; Mr Jesse Morgan, for the use of labourers for sinking the well on Plascrug Walk, £ 617s. 3d.; Mr Richard Morris, currier, for nails, 21 5s. 5d-; Mr Morgan Nelson, for work done as blacksmith, 21 18s. 104.; Mr David Jones, for nuts for public lamps, 16s. The Nuisance in Laura-place.-Sergt. Evans, inspector of nuisance, said in answer to questions put to him by members of the Board, that he had inspected the premises of Robert Doughton at the back of Laura-place, where the nuisance was alleged to have existed. He found the place quite clean certainly there were rags there, but no ( smell came from them. He had seen Mr Williams, and 1 delivered to him the resolution of the Commissioners passed at their last meeting, but he (Mr Williams) had made no reply.—After some conversation on the subject, the inspector was ordered to visit the place daily. The Temporary Supply of Water.-Mr Pell drew the attention of the Board to this subject, and said he had seen Mr Ellis, The Foundry, since the last meeting, and had reeived a tender from nim for a pumping engine, and he guaranteed to keep it in order for the next two years, for the sum of £ 175. The chief outlay would be to procure a boiler, which would cost E80, and Mr Ellis said he would undoubtedly find a purchaser for it at the end of two years.—Several of the Commissioners expressed their views on the matter, and were of opinion that the offer was extremely cheap, and were anxious to accept it. —Mr Pell urged them to do so, provided Mr Ellis would fix the engine up for the same sum. His tender was not very definite ypon that point. On that understanding Mr Pell begged to move that it be adopted.—Mr Benjamin Hughes said they were not going to fix up the engine be- fore the water was analyzed. He thought it a great folly to purchase an engine without knowing the quality of the water they were now searching for on Plascrug Walk. That place being so near the town sewage, who could say but that the water might be contaminated ?—Mr Pell was of opinion that the water came from the Llanbadarn Flats. -Mr B. Hughes wished to know whether Mr Pell thought it prudent to put up an engine over a well that contained bad water.—Mr Pell said they could not get at the water to analyse it. The commissioners had passed a resolution to procure this engine, and to sink the well referred to. Mr Ellis's contract would expire this year; so they had better have an engine to pump their own water. They could not get at pure water without clearing away the water on the surface, and that could not be done without having an engine to pump it out.—Mr Benjamin Hughes said he was not hostile to the scheme of procuring an engine, provided it was the lowest price they could get it for.—Mr Pell said the object would be to pump the water in to the reservoir, in the event of a scarcity of water, the same as last year.—Mr Hughes urged the same objections to the plan as had been re- peatedly uttered in that room.—Mr E. W. Jones said he feared that by the time they pumped to a depth of thirty feet, they would find different water, which, perhaps, would not be fit for use.—Mr Pell said the expense of sinking 24 feet had been C6 in labour, and a small sum in timber. Now, there was a difficulty there, as the rush of water was so great. The recommendation of the com- missioners was, that should a scarcity of water exist, there should be a supplementary engine to that one of Mr Ellis's.-Mr B. Hughes vehemently protested against some recent proceedings of the commissioners. They did not know whether the water was poisonous or pure, and they were going to purchase an engine to pump without knowing the quality. He did not see why they should not go where Dr Frankland recommended them to go and pump. He begged to move, on behalf of the ratepayers and the town at large, that before the engine was put up the water be analyzed.—Mr Hackney, on the contrary, begged to move the adoption of Mr Ellis's offer, on the conditions mentioned by Mr Pell. He was sorry that obstructions were continually brought forward, and nothing was done. He was strongly of opinion that when they reached the bed of gravel, they would have the same water as was at present pumped from the Llanbadam Flats. It was, he said, an immense internal reservoir, which ran along the flats, and from which the same water would be procured.—Mr John Davies seconded Mr Hack- ney's motion,—Mr John Roberts called attention to the question whether Mr Ellis should erect the engine at his own cost. How could they accept the tender, since there was a doubtful point about it?—Mr Jesse Morgan, the turncock, said he had been deputed to wait upon Mr Ellis to ask him to attend upon the commissioners for the purpose of clearing the points which seemed doubtful to the Board.— Mr Pell said he thought Mr Ellis ought to make the foundation of the boiler. It was generally the case. However, it should be clearly understood that it was impossible to find whether the water was pure while the well was full of surface water, which would have to be pumped out. They must have an engine for that purpose, and when the contract between them and Mr Ellis for pumping the water from the flats expired, they would be obliged to pump for themselves.—Mr B. Hughes drew their attention to Mr Hackney's well on the Llan- badarn Flats, which cost the outrageous sum of J6750, and said if they spent another large sum of money it would all be in vain, as the water would, he was afraid, certainly prove bad. The commissioners were the laughing stock of the town. The water that had been procured at the Foundry, only a few yards from where they were now sinking, proved salty and unfit for drink, and was polluted with chalybeate matter.—Mr Pell did not think so.—Mr Hackney could not believe in Mr Hughes's wild assertion. —After some remarks from Mr Davies, Mr Pell ex*- plained that they would be able to turn the water from the flats into the proposed well, when it would be pumped into the reservoir. If the water which they were now trying to procure should be unfit for use, they would have to go elsewhere, or leave the town without sufficient water.—Mr Hughes still persisted in his objection to the placing of an engine to pump over the well on Plas- crug until they were able to judge whether the water was good or bad.—Mr E. W. Jones was surprised to hear Mr Hughes so hostile to the scheme of pumping from the well on Plascrug. Mr Thomas Jones and other gentlemen had tried the water and pronounced it excellent. He thought they ought to have made an experiment at the well.—Mr Pell raised an objection to its going forth to the public that they were going to spend C200. They were only going to secure a good supply of water for the town dur- ing the ensuing summer. Mr Ellis would not pump another year, so they would be obliged to look out for another engine of their own.—Mr B. Hughes said they had twelve months until then.—Mr Pell retorted that they would not have any water for the summer, if they acceded to Mr Hughes's proposal. —Mr Hughes said he had plenty of water during all last summer.- Mr Pell said he had also sufficient water for last summer, but that was on the condition that he stopped the supply for his stables.— After some further talk, Mr B. Hughes proposed that no engine be placed over the well until the water had been analyzed.—Mr Griffith Ellis had now arrived, and ex- plained that he had not intended to include the masonry in his contract for the erection of the engine.—The matter was then left in the hands of the committee, who were re- quested to negotiate with Mr Ellis for the erection and the foundation.—No one felt inclined to second Mr Hughes's proposal, and it consequently fell to the ground, and Mr Hackney's proposal was adopted.—This terminated the proceedings. COUNTY COURT, TUESDAY, 19th inst.—Before A. J. Johnes, Esq., Judge. There were about 120 plaints entered, a great many of which were settled out of court. Amongst the contested cases which came on for hearing was the following:— BvJbb v. Allman.— The plaintiff, Mr Thomas Bubb, painter and glazier, Aberystwyth, brought this action against Mr Tom Allman, a railway porter, stationed at Machynlleth, to recover the sum of £ 3 10s., being one quarter's rent for No. 11, Railway-terrace, in this town, due the 12th of February last. Mr W. S. Crealock ap- peared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hugh Hughes for the de- fendant.—Mr Crealock opened the case in a brief speech, and called the plaintiff, who said he was the owner of No. 11, Railway-terrace. Miss Evans was his agent. The rent was to be paid quarterly, as agreed. The defendant had left without giving the proper notice. There was no negotiation entered into as to letting the defendant leave the house without notice. When he heard the defendant was going to leave he gave instructions to Miss Evans, who wrote to the defendant, and he saw defendant at the station, and informed him if he could let the house, he should only have to pay part of the rent, but he did not do so, as he had been advised not to pay the renL-Cross- examined Miss Evans did not tell him she had received the key. He caused a notice to be put up for letting the house as soon as he effected an arrangement with the de- fendant. He did not interfere with the house until some time after the arrangement with the de- fendant.—Emma Evans said she was a niece of the plain- tiff's, and acted as his agent. On the 10th of November last Mrs Allman called upon her to pay a quarter's rent, which would be due on the 12th, and she said her husband was going to leave the house. Witness went to Mrs AU- man on the following day, and informed her that Mr Bnbb would not accept the key because they had not given a proper notice. Witness gave no instructions what was to be done about the key. She saw the defend- ant at her uncle's house, who said as he was leaving he could not pay two rents, but was willing to pay half a • quarter's rent if the plaintiff would forego the other half. They did fay to let the house, but Ellen Howard never brought them the key. Notice had been put up after the agreement had been made between her uncle and the de- fendant. She heard afterwards that the key had been left at their house, and that the defendant had gone away. She heard a conversation between the defendant and Edward Powell, when the defendant said it was a great hardship upon him.—The witness, on being re-ex- amined, said that Mr Powell had nothing to do with the management of the affair.—Mr Edward Powell said he was the plaintiff's foreman. He recollected having a con- versation with the defendant in October as to a person who would like to take the house he occupied, so that he might be released from the rent. He remembered a con- versation between defendant and Miss Evans, when the defendant reminded witness of the conversation in October. Defendant then said he could seek for a tenant, as he was not sure if he could get a house at Machynlleth. The de- fendant promised Miss Evans that he would pay half the quarter's rent, when Miss Evans said she would have the whole.—Mr Hughes, for the defence, held that the plain- tiff had relieved the defendant of his responsibility for the house by accepting of a person of the name of Bailey, who was coming to town to reside. Mr Hughes then called the defendant, who said he resided until November last at Aberystwyth. He was telegraphed to about the 29th Oct. to goto Borth,and told the station-master he was leaving because he would have to travel between the towns of Machynlleth and Aberyst- wyth, and was going to reside at the former place as soon as he could get a house. The plaintiff, when he heard of it, asked if he was going to leave his house, when witness said, as he was a railway servant and liable to be removed at any time, there would be some difficulty in arranging about the house. Plaintiff said that could be managed very well. They then spoke as to the terms, and the mode of paying the rent. He occupied the plaintiff's house until the 11th of November, when he took his wife and family to Machynlleth, and gave up the key at the place Miss Evans had directed. —The defendant had to undergo a severe cross-examination by Mr Crealock, during which he said that plaintiff promised to bear half the rent if he would pay the other. —Mary Allman, the defendant's wife, said she had paid the November rent on the 10th to Miss Evans, when Miss Evans told her to leave the key with Mrs Clap- perton, and she did so. Miss Evans said they had another tenant for the house. Betsy Allman, defendant's daughter, said she saw Miss Evans before the 12th of November, and she informed her that if they would leave the house before the 12th of November they would be let off free. That was before they had taken a house at Machynlleth. She also saw Miss Evans when they were going away, and witness told her that her father had taken a house at Machynlleth, and Miss Evans said it was all rilclit. --Sergeant Williams said he was in the defendant's house early in November last, and heard a conversation between Miss Evans and the last witness. Miss Evans said, Tell your father when he comes home that provided he is out of house by the 12th of November, he will be all right; that there would be nothing more to pay."—Mrs Ellen Howard said she cleaned the house the day defendant was leaving. She went to Mrs Clapperton for the key, when Mrs Clapperton said she had given it to Miss Evans, She went to Miss Evans and had the key in Mrs Clapperton's faiopi and Miss Evans said when she finished cleaning, she was to return the key to Mrs Clapperton, and she did so. Mr Allman directed her to clean the house.—His Honour gave judgment for 21 15s., to be paid by instal- ments of 10s. per month. -No allowance was made for witi nesses. Edwards v. Owen.—This was rather a singular case, brought by the plaintiff, E. Edwards, a clerk at the county court office, to recover from the defendant, Mr John Owen, of Talybont, shopkeeper, the sum of 21 in lieu of a counterfeit sovereign, alleged to have been given by the defendant to the plaintiff, while paying a sum of £6 8s. 6d., due under a county court judgment on the 16th day of March last.—Mr Atwood, who appeared for the plaintiff, briefly referred to the features of the case, and called the plaintiff, who said that on the 16th day of March last, the day on which the county court was held for that month, he returned to' the office from the Town Hall about six o'clock in the evening, and at once proceeded to reckon the money he had received that day. He counted the money three times over, and sounded the gold on his desk as he was in the habit of doing, and found all good money, and was positive there was no counterfeit sovereign amongst them. He hai been a clerk at the county court office for a great num- ber of years, and never took a bad coin during that time. He afterwards put the money, which amounted to A23, in a small drawer, and placed the same in his desk, while he proceeded to write some letters concerning the business of the court, which occupied his time until nearly seven o'clock, when it became too dark to wiite any more: Mr Thos. H. Lloyd, clerk to Mr Crealock, was also in the office at the time, and he was obliged to leave off writing from the magistrates' minute book, as it was getting dark. He (the plaintiff) was then in the act of taking the money he had so reckoned and placed in the small drawer into the house, but the. defendant, John Owen, came into the office, and said he wished to pay the sum due to some per- son under a county court judgment. The plaintiff re- marked it was rather late for him to come into the office for that purpose. However, he took from the defendant one five pound bank note, half a sovereign, and what ap- peared to be a sovereign, to pay the said sum of £ 6 8s. 6<t, and put the gold on the bank note on the top of the small drawer by themselves, and gave the defendant eighteen pence in change, and a receipt for the amount, and then nanded the drawer containing the money to Margaret Doughton, Mr W. H. Thomas's servant, who took it from his hands and locked it until Mr Thomas had it on the following morning to count the money that it might be put into the cash box. Mr Thomas at once detected the counterfeit sovereign and made the plaintiff acquainted with it. He (the plaintiff) consequently wrote to the de- fendant at once, to tell him of the bad sovereign he had given on the previous night. The defendant took no notice of the letter, and did not call upon the plaintiff, although defendant had been seen in the town. The defendant was defendant had been seen in the town. The defendant was written to a second time, and then he wrote a reply de- nying having given a counterfeit sovereign. The defend- ant appeared to have been drinking when he made the pay- ment at the office. -Cross-examined by Mr Ravenhill (who appeared for the defendant) It was a matter of opinion whether he was wrong in receiving money so late, when he had known the defendant for such a number of years. He would not have taken money so late as that from a stranger without lighting the gas; it was with difficulty he could see to write the receipt; he was sure he sounded the gold from the court, as it was a habit with him.—Mr Thos. H. Lloyd corroborated the plaintiff as to how dark it was when the defendant came to pay, and said the Elaintiff remonstrated with the defendant as to the late our he came to the office.—Margaret Doughton said she had been a servant with Mr Thomas for a great number of years. She took the drawer referred to, containing the money, from the hands of the plaintiff, and placed it safe under lock until Mr Thomas opened it.—Cross-examined She was in the habit of receiving money from the clerks, and kept a key occasionally. She kept a key on the evening in question, with which she locked the money safe.—Mr W. H. Thomas said he proceeded to reckon the contents of the small drawer referred to, and at once de- tected the counterfeit sovereign; it was impossible not to do so in an instant, as it was so conspicuous; he handed it at once to the plaintiff. The witness further said, in reply to a question from Mr Atwood, that the character of both Margaret Doughton and the plaintiff was unim- peachable.—Mr Ravenhill, who at an early stage of the case raised an objection to the wording of the claim in the summons, and contended that the treasurer of the court was the proper party to sue, submitted to the ruling of the judge as to the regularity of the proceedings, and stated it must have been a mistake on the plaintiff's part, as his client would prove that the money he handed to him was good.—Mr Owen, the defendant, said that on the 16th of March he went to Aberystwyth, and took with him from his till the sum of £8, which was good money, as his son could prove. He only paid 22 3s. to some person in the town, besides pay- ing the sum of JE6 8s. 6d. to the plaintiff, for which he held a receipt, and he was quite positive that the sovereign he gave plaintiff was good. On being cross- examined defendant further said that he did once take a bad five shilling piece from someone, but that he did away with it at once. He was sometimes fond of a glass of ale. —His Honour said he would consider the case, and before the Court rose he said his judgment was for the plaintiff, who, he was of opinion, had made out his case. However, it should be understood that no dishonesty or any motive to deceive was imputed to the defendant, who, no doubt, was a respectable man, but he must have done the act by mistake. He might have received the coin referred to from someone, and not knowing it was counterfeit handed it to the plaintiff, and he was to be blamed for going to the office at that late hour, he having come to town early in the day. Rodway v. Evans.-The iplaintiff,, Amelia Rodway, of Windmill-court, Aberystwyth, spinster, brought an action against Catherine Evans, a servant with Mrs Davies, of Prospect House, in the same town, to recover the sum of 21, being the value of a counterpane which belonged to the plaintiff, alleged to have been taken by the defendant from the plaintiff's stepmother, at the time of her death. The parties consented to have the case tried before the registrar. The plaintiff said she saw the counterpane on the bed on the 5th of February last, the day her step- mother died, but on the following Monday it was, missing. -John Tisdale, the, plaintiff's stepfather, corroborated her evidence as to the disappearance of the article.—The defendant said she was a niece of the deceased, Mrs Tisdale, who made her a present of the counterpane in question.—Catherine Jones said she was present with de- fendant before her aunt's death, and heard the, latter making a present of the counterpane to the defendant.— Charlotte Jenkins also gave corroborative evidence.—Mr Atwood appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr D. R. Jones for the defendant. The violence with which the parties treated each other and each other's witnesses was re- markable, and the registrar, assisted by the professional gentlemen, had several times to call for order. After a lengthened enquiry into the merits of the case, the registrar gave judgment for the defendant, each party to pay her own costs. Jones v. Jones.-Assazilt Case.-The plaintiff, John Jones, of Tyn'rhelig, Borth, farmer, sought to recover. from the defendant, William Jones, of Brynrodyn, near Borth, also a farmer, the sum of £ 5, being damage for an assault committed upon him on the 12th of March last. -Mr Atwood was for plaintiff, and Mr Crealock for defendant.—The plaintiff said that on the 12th of March last the defendant came to him across the fields and asked him something about the fence between them. He also, asked the plaintiff if he thought himself as good a man as himself, when plaintiff said he thought himself so. Upon that defendant jumped at the plaintiff, and got hold of his handkerchief and attempted to throttle him. Plaintiff, in order to defend himself, struck defendant with a stick on the head. However, the defendant had him on the ground, and punched him with his fist while in that position, and his eye was closed for five days. David Jenkins and William George were called by the plaintiff to corroborate his statement.—The defendant's statement was to the effect that the plaintiff, who was cursing and swearing fearfully, struck him first with a big stick, say- ing that he was a better man than him (defendant).— David Rees a labourer from the neighbourhood of Car- digan, gave his evidence in corroboration of defendant.— The case was a most tedious one, having occupied the court for about four hours.—His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff for £115s. Bankruptcy.—In Re J. M. Davies, Antaron.-Mr At- wood, who appeared for some of the creditors, complained that the bankrupt had not complied with the order made by his Honour at the previous court by preparing and filing proper accounts, and besides the bankrupt had put in his list of creditors the name of Mr Heane, of Newport, Salop, for 21,638, which item was barred by the statute of limitations, and Mr Atwood asked the judge to strike it out from the schedule. If that were done the bankrupt very probably would be in a position to offer an arrange- ment which would be accepted by the creditors.—His Honour adjourned the case until the next court; and it was ordered that Mr Heane should be written to as to his claim against the estate of the bankrupt, which he ought to prove in the usual way, or relinquish it. In Be John Parry, of Bryn, Llanymawddioy, and In Me Joseph Jones, of Tyddinwilcock, Llanymawddwy.—These bankrupts passed their final examination without op- position. Th. In Be John Mills, Upper Mills, Dolgelley.- IS-person was adjudged bankrupt under the new Act. Mr Sherratt, of Wrexham, who appeared for Messrs Johnson, the petition creditors, proved the necessary affidavits and documents required under the Act before the registrar, who will act as trustee of the bankrupt's estate until the meeting of creditors, which will be held at Aberystwyth on the 9th of May next. The debtor was accordingly ad- judged bankrupt. NG

LLWYNGWRIL. TESTIMONIAL. —A free concert w-As held at this village on Wednesday evening, the 13tb inst., on the occasion of the departure of Mr Richard Jones, C.M., of the National School, from this place. Messrs E. Y. Williams, of Dolgelley, J. Jones, T. Roberts, G. Evans, G. Williams, and W. Metcalfe, of Llwyngwril, took part in the evening's entertainment. During tne proceedings Mr Jones was presented by the school ohildren and their friends with a gold Albert chain and seal, and a purse containing a good sum of money, as a token of the respect — ÁI in which he was held in the village and a gold breast. pin was also presented to him from the Rectory. On Saturday morning Mr Jones was accompanied to the sta- tion by the whole of the school children, who were anxious to get the last sight of their kind and affectionate teacher, and to bid him good bye. Their wish is that he may be as successful in his new situation at Llanefydd as he has been during his stay at Llwyngwril.

DOLGELLEY. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. -We are glad to see that Mr Hugh P. J. Price, son of Mr T. G. Price, Manchester, has passed the primary examination in anatomy and physiology,,at a meeting of the Court of Examination on the 11th instant, and when eligible will be admitted to th pass examination. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.—Mrs Gladstone has been staying at the Oakeley Arms Inn, Tynygroes, for several days during this week, accompanied by two of her sons, one of whom, we are sorry to hear, has been laid up there from over-exertion in walking during the extraordinary hot weather experienced at the commencement of the week. BRITHDIR.-A concert was held in the Independent Chapel in thÍlt place on Wednesday evening, the 20th instant, by Mynyddog, assisted by the Brithdir Choir, Mws Pugh, Miss Webbe, and She Rev. E. Thomas. The attendance was very large, and the pro- ceeds were devoted towards the funds of the Brithdir British SchooL THE-PARISH CHUKGH,—Good Friday was duly observed at the parish church here. The services were as follow -Welsh, in the morning at eleven a.m., when the Rev. D. L. Lloyd, curate, preached from St. John xix., 4 the service being read by the Rev. E. Lewis, rector. English, at three when the Rev. H. Hughes preached from 1 Peter ii., 24 the Rev. D. L. Lloyd read the service. Welsh agaila4 at 6 30 p.m., when the Rev. E. Lewis preached to a. very large congregation; the Rector chose for his text Hebrews xii., 25>. The service was read by the Rev. H. Hughes, second curate.

BALA. ITEMS. My dear Mr Editor, being a constant reader* of your valuable-paper, pardon me for sending for insertion a little news from this thriving little town. The recruits of the Royal Merioneth Militia-assemble here on the 25tli! of this month, and the rest of the regiment in the begin- ning of May, when the town wilt be greatly enlivened.— Owing to an application (at the late Quarter Sessions forf the county) for an extra police officer here, for economy iir the county expenditure, a corps has been formed under the title of the Idle Brigade," to keep the rioters in order,- and judging from the amount of loafers seen at the street corners and elsewhere' the company is likely to prove' efficient. -The number of visitors during the Easter recess was not so large as usual, owing, no doubt, to the great interest taken by the landed proprietors in the preservation of their waters, and also the welfare of their" Native Town;" the only fish of any size that we have heard of aS having been landed in Bala-(Oh, you shouldhear the sighs of the inhabitants about it)—was a pike two ounces in weight, which was brought in with great "gusto" by a youth nine years old, and a delighted "Knight of the Rod;" it may be further mentioned that this fine fish was found dead, on the banks of the well-preserved "Dee."—On SaturcJay evening last the lovers of the noble art of Whip- ping" were highly excited by a stirring'' announcement, which- came like a melody through the town from between the hirsute appendages of the" homo lachrymatio" or "Town Crier," the melody being to the effect that about one hundredth part of the River Treweryn was—(Oh! Mr Editor, what shall I call it?)—Free! 'yes Free for Pristine Piscatore and Piscators de urbanis.—Much to the dis- appointment of dealers and others there was no Stock Sale" held at the last fair day (Thursday). "TempuS fugit." Good-by, Mr Editor. In haste, tyoors truly, LILS LILE.

ABERDOVEY, THE SLATE TRADE.—A correspondent writes—We are glad to learn that this shipping place is likely to become yet important on the coast by means of the great quantity of slates and slabs which are shipped off from Aberllefeni, Corris, and Bryneglwys; besides large quantities of super- phosphate come to the place by vessels, to be sent off bv rail to different parts of the country. And then, there iS the opening of the old mines by a company, as well as the Alltgoch Slate Quarry, which has turned out to be one of the best on the coast. This quarry was some time past discovered by Mr J. Rees (Rhys Meirion), and has been sold to a gentleman of the name of G. G. Fremlett, Esq., London. This gentleman worked it for some time without much result, but Mr Fremlett was not a gentleman to be easily turned from his purpose. He believed Rhytf Meirion, and we are very glad it has proved satisfactorily to him and all, that the Alltgoch Quarry will be one of the best in the district. Mr Fremlett has purchased part of the land belonging to Penhelig, as well as the old man- sion, the property of Mr Hughes, Gogarth, and purposes to erect engine-houses and wharfs to carry on the works. Many were thinking this town would be broken up after the completion of the railway, but now it is not the case. Trade is increasing and likely to continue so. GOOD FRIDAY.— The concert given this day by the Aberdovey Choir passed off with considerable eclát. There was a good attendance, and the presence of Mr Edwin Jones (Alaw Clwyd), of Towyn, greatly contributed to secure an enjoyable entertainment. The members of the choir likewise acquitted themselves creditably. The bill of fare was as follows :— Pianoforte Solo Miss Browll Glee—" Tyr'd foreu teg" 0 0 0 o. 0 0 0 0 The Choit Song—" Joyous life" Miss Edward* Song and Chorus-" Brother is fainting" Miss Daniel Trio-" 0 na bawn yn seren" Messrs Rowland, Owen, and ROSO Song—Welsh Miss William* Glee-" Blodeuyn olaf" The Choif Song—" Can y bugail" Mr Edwin Jose' Anthem-" Bi Arglwydd a ddywedodd wrtho" The Choit Pianoforte Duet Misses Brown and Daniel Glee-" Mai" The Choit Song-" Merry Sunshine" Miss Edward' Duet-j-Flow gently, Deva" Miss Williams and Mr Song Mr M. Rowland Duet- The parting" Miss Daniel and Mr E. Jone# Song—" Sweet Spirit, hear my prayer" Miss William* Song-" Pray for those at sea" Mr E. Jone" Duet—" Fy nhad" Messrs Rowland and ROO- Song—Too late" Miss Danish Glee-" Ar don o flaen y gwyntoedd" The Choif Song—" Rwy'n myn'd i'r nef" miss-z-awardo Finale—The Welsh National Anthem.

gjirtftfl, Aartiagto, and taths. No announcements of marriages are inserted. without sufficient authentication, for want of which, announcements sent to a8 are sometimes omitted. A charge is made for the words cards," &c., in marriages, and any addition to the record of deaths. MARRIAGES. 11th, atthe Parish Church, Ruabon, by the Rev. — Owen, Sw JOSEPH WILLIAMS, Malpas, Cheshire, to Miss JONES, Chapel* street,. Rhosymedre, Denbighshire. 14th, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Newtown, by the Rev. Wesley "Ehomas, assisted by the Rev. Peter Jones, Calvinistt0' Methodist Minister, New Mills, brother-in-law to the brides groom, RICHARD LLOYD, jun., Esq^ flannel merchant, Chairman of the Newtown Local Board, to Miss BlCKBBTONt youngest daughter of the late Theophilus Bickerton, Broad- street, Newtown. 19th, at Montgomery, by the Rev..J. C. Wood, Rector of Sfc- Kenelm's (cousin of the bride), assisted by the Rev. M. Lloydj WILLIAM MICKLEBURGH, to ROSA DAMARis, youngest daughte* of the-late Mr THOMAS WOOD, late of Pentreheyiin Hall; n Oswestry. DEATHS. 5th, aged 34, at Charles-street, Wrexham, ANN, wife of; Mr ADAMS. 5th aged 5 between Alexandria and Malta, SARAS, only danghter of Sir EDMUND and Lady BUCKLEY, PlAs, DIWO Mawddwy. Sib, ed69, Mr RICHARD EDWARDS, Cilpill, Llangeitho, car. diganshire. 8th. aged 80, at King's Mills,. Wrexham, Mr HUGH DAVIES. 8th, aged 28, at Lambpit-street, Wrexham, SARAH, wife of CALEB PRESTON. Sth, aged 21, at 8, Poplar-road, Wrexham, CHA$. FIFE. E 9th, aged 75, JANE, the relict of the late EDWARD EVANS, OI the Queen's Head Inn, Brymbo. 9th, aged 62, at the Union Workhouse, Whitchurch, JJI. SILLITOE. 9th, aged 34, at Ashton-under-Lyne, JOHN MORRIS, PRINTED son of Robert Morris, Selattyn, Oswestry. 9th, aged 28, ELIZABETH ANN, wife of Mr WOODBURN, Bela*ui*> Llanllugan. 9th, aged 68, THOMAS. JONES, Fedw, Llansaintffraid, Corwen- 10th, aged 63, at Birmingham, MARY, wife of Mr RICOAR** BRAZENOR, and second daughter of Edward Lewis, BroaUy°» Garthmyl. 11th, aged 74, JANE EVANS, Brook-street, Corwen., 11th, aged 76, at her residence, Llugwy, Merionethshire^ Wales, ELIZABETH ANWYL, only surviving daughter of the Rev. Maurice Anwyl. 11th, the infant child of Captain JOHN LEWIS, Baker-atreet. Aberystwyth. t 12th, aged 1 year and 3 months, AjiNE ELIZABETH, the infOUS daughter of Mr WM. KENSIT, 40, Marine-terrace, Aberystwyth- 12th, aged 5SY Mr THOMAS PEATE, farmer, Whixall, near WeflJ' 12th, aged 59-, at Trewern, Llanrhaiadr, MARY, wife of WATKI1" WATKINS. 13th, aged 7, MARGARET, eldest daughter of WM. GRIFFITHS* jun.. mason. Old Church-street, Newtown.. 13th, aged 28, Mr DAVID JONES, shoemaker, second son °l Mr Owen Jones, Blue Gardens, Aberystwyth. 14th, aged 63, JANE, wife of Mr RICHARD JONES, schoolmaster* Llangyniew. 14th, aged 22, at Weston, Staffordshire, GEORGE ORLANP" MANNERS BRIDGEMAN, Ensign Rifle Brigade, third son of the Earl and Countess of Bradford. 14th, aged 64, Mr JOHN REESE, Garthmyl, Berriew. ( 14th, aged 2, MARQARET CHELMICIC, youngest daughter GEOSSGE WOOSNAM, Esq., solicitor, Newtown. U14th, Mr JAMES HOSKINGS, mine agent, Machynlleth. 15th, aged 69, Mr THOS. MARTIN, mining agent, Idris cottage. Delgelley. 15th, aged 82, at Cockshutt, Guilsfield, the residence of biO brother, Mr JOHN JONES. [He had been upwards of years a faithful servant and coachman to the Ven. Archdeac0j5 Clive, from whom he had received for several years a libet** pension.] .J, 16th, Mr JOHN DAVIES, butler toCapt R. D. Pryce, Cyfronyd Hall, Castle-Caereinion. 17tb, aged 9 months, JOHN OWEN, infant son of Mr J00 DAVIES, tailor, Mount-street, Bala. 19th, aged 83, Mr JOHN ROWLANDS, Rhyducha, near Bala,

TO ADVERTISERS. 1 ALL ADVERTISEMENTS sent to the ABER- Y8TWYTH TIMES are also inserted, without extra charge, in the CAMBRIAN NEWS AND MERI- ONETHSHIRE STANDARD, and thus find their way to a large circle of readers in Merionethshire and Carnarvonshire, a well as Cardiganshire. 0 BE LET, from the 12th of May, 1870, a NEW HOUSE and SHOP, No. 8, Little Darkgate-street, Three Doors below the Corn Market, Aberystwyth. .Apply to B. HUGHES, Ironmonger, Aberystwyth. PIANOFORTE TO BE SOLD. A GRAND PIANO, by Messrs BROADWOOD AND SONS fine toned. Apply to Mr LEWIS WILLIAMS, Auctioneer, Dolgelley.

It is proposed to establish, in the diocese of St. Asaph, a body of lay deacons, something like the lay preachers amongst the dissenters. The lay deacons would conduct services in cottages and such other rooms as might be rented or built for the purpose, and the services would Include prayers, partly read and partly extempore, and .the reading and expounding of the scripture. Admission 'to the office is to be conducted by the bishop, with such religious ceremonies as he may think fit, and after an examination. Such of the lay deacons as show peculiar fit- n ess for the office are to be encouraged to study, with a view to enter some college or university, and two scholarships are to be offered, in the competition for which the power -of public speaking is to be the highest, and an essential. part of the qualification. One feature of the scheme is open to discussion- the proposal to remunerate lay deacons. The practice prevails to some extent amongst dissenters, with regard to lay preachers, but is rather the exception than the rule. The scheme, we should explain, is only sketched out for consideration, the chief promoter, we believe, being the Rev. W. REES WILLIAMS and of course it remains to be seen whether it will be adopted in any shape. It is a striking instance of the importance attached just now to Welsh questions, and especially to the Welsh church, that the last Quarterly Review contains an article on the latter subject. Of course it is the aim of the re- viewer to place the Church of England in as good a .position as possible with regard to the Principality, and he mentions facts which go to show how earnest have been the efforts employed to improve her position and extend her influence. But, though there is room, no doubt, for the Church of England, as for other churchs, in Wales, many who are acquainted with the Principality are in- clined to think that the episcopal form of church govern- ment has as little chance of winning the suffrages of the people in Wales as in Scotland. In another column we give extracts from contemporaries in reference to the remarks of the Quarterly. We reprint this week the Government Game Laws Amendment Bill, which many of our readers will peruse with great interest. The Bill provides that no English tenant shall be dealt with as a poacher in respect of hares and rabbits, though he may be liable for breach of contract, to enforce which, however, no injunction or interdict shall be granted. Another clause provides that landlords who have the exclusive right of killing hares or rabbits shall be liable in damages to the tenant if they fail or omit to keep down the stock of these animals to such an extent as shall be fair and reasonable in justice to the lessee." This, of course, is only a small instalment of the reforms which agriculturists are beginning to ask for, but, such as it is, Parliament can hardly refuse to pass the Bill. The time when dogs are muzzled, in some places, is approaching; let us give the authorities a timely warning. Not only is it a fallacy to suppose that dogs beoome rabid in summer more than in any other season, but it is a fact that muzzles tend to produce madness. At a recent -sitting of the Academy of Sciences in Paris Marshal VAILLANT stated that at Dijon the mayor, M. VERNIER, who is now a member of the ConsetL d'Etat, was so per- suaded that the muzzle only predisposed dogs to madness that he forbade its use. No cases of madness appeared when the use of the muzzle was not enforced. His suc- cessor had the rule as to the wearing of muzzles re-enforced, and cases of madness were immediately reported. In Constantinople (continued the MARSHAL) the muzzle is never used, and they do not know what madness among dogs is. In Prussia the less the muzzle is used the less madness is there. Baron LABREY agreed with his col- league in denouncing the use of the muzzle.

THE ABERYSTWYTH MARKETS. The rival market companies appear determined to cairy out their designs, and it is only too likely that Aberyst- wyth will be provided with two markets, to the detriment of both companies and the disadvantaga of the town. The prospectus of the Aberystwyth Market and Public Hall Company" will be found in our advertising columns, and certainly promises to meet the requirements of the locality In a yeryefficient manner. First of all, as we have said before, but may well repeat, since the subject is of so much importance, the site is one of the best in the town, in a leading thoroughfare, facing Terrace-road, and affording an ample area of 10,000 square feet. Then the land, we are informed, has been secured on extremely advantageous terms, and in order to improve the approach two houses have been purchased in Baker-street. Now we should like to hear what the rival company have to advance in support of their site, since they must surely, as good citizens, be anxious to avoid the misfortune of two market halls. Is it not true that their proposed building encroaches on the street, and that it will present certain features that will not reflect credit upon the town? Judging from the prospectus, the Terrace-road site affords facilities and advantages which the other can lay no claim to, but we are anxious to hear both sides, and we hope the other company will see that the town deserves to be told why their scheme should be carried out. The other ad- vantages of the Terrace-road building are enumerated in the prospectus, and the liberal way in which the pro- moters are dealing with the ratepayers must make an exceedingly favourable impression. It is also very satis- factory to nnd that a temporary market will be provided for the approaching season, and opened as soon as the early part of next month. It is worthy of remark, too, that the vendor of the site has guaranteed five per cent. upon all shares subscribed of the present issue for two years, and that the whole of the money subscribed will be devoted to the legitimate business of the undertaking." Another satisfactory point is that the Mayor, Mr MATTHEWS, is chairman. Altogether the undertaking .appears to be a very promising one, and we shall be greatly disappointed if Aberystwyth is not supplied with one- ;and only one—excellent market to supply all it wants. -0.

THE RECTOR OF DOLGELLEY AND HIS PARISHIONERS. The more we hear of the disagreement between the Rector of DOLGELLEY and his parishioners, the more deeply we regret that the rev. gentleman should have adopted a course of conduct which may do a great deal of harm, and can do no good, either to the Church of Eng- land or anything else. Into the legal question we do not care to enter, and it is, indeed, one of comparative insigni- ficance, in comparison with the moral questions involved; but it is perfectly clear to impartial observers that the parishioners have right on their side, and that the rector is endeavouring to maintain a state of things altogether at variance with the ordinary notions of justice and fairness. The rector, we are glad to believe, is acting from con- scientious motives, but he seems to us to be taking a most unfortunate view of his duties, for surely it is the part of a Christian minister to study the welfare of his flock and the -claims of justice more than the real or imaginary rights of his order! Looking at the churchwardens merely as churchwardens, it would be a strange assump- tion to contend that the minister ought to appoint both, and that the parishioners should have no voice in the management of what, after all, are their own affairs far more than the rector's; but when it is remembered that the wardens are also trustees of the Green, it seems to us simply monstrous to suppose that the rector should be allowed to keep the appointment in his own hands, On every principle of justice the ratepayers should have the appointment at the very least of one warden, and we regret exceedingly that the rector has been so grievously m isled, by his own notions of duty, to run counter to the plainest dictates of fairness and common sense. Indeed we cannot express strongly enough our conviction of the serious mistake which the rector has made, or the harm which it is likely to do to the Church of England, The ¡ ministers of that church, especially in Wales, cannot be I too careful how they shock the feelings of the people or appear to arrogate power that does not and cannot in common fairness belong to them and the fact that, in our opinion, the rector has only made a terrible mistake, and not committed an intentional offence against fair play, will hardly affect the evil results of the present dis- agreement. It is not too late for the rector to recede, and we hope that his own good sense, and his devotion to the Church of England, will rescue him from a false position, restore peace to the parish, and save the church from a grievous blow.

TRAFFIC RETURNS. For the week ending April 17th. BRECON AND MBRTHYR RAILWAY (60f miles open)- Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 157 10s. lid.; goods and stock, £ 970 12s. 6d.; total, £ 1,128 3s. 5d.; £ 18 lis. 5& mile per week. Corresponding week last year (59J open).—Passengers, &c., £ 160 103. Id.; goods, &c., 16s. 5d.; total, £ 982 6s. 6d.; £ 16 10s. 2d.$mile f *6*!#- Increase, £ 14516s. lid. Aggregate from 1st 1870, £ 15,21117s. Id. ditto, last year, £ 12,710 lis. Increase, £2,5015s. 3d. A 0& Printed at the Caxtoa, Steam Printing WorKS, Qswald-roav westry, by ASEEW ROBERTS, EDWARD WOODAI-L, and BI HENRY VEJWBLES, and Published at 111, Bridge-street, wyth, by PHILIP WILHAMS. Saturday, April g3rd, 1870.