The Welshman

I ABERYSTWITH IN THE 13TII CENTURY. I I (Extracts from an Unpublished. History of Abcrystwith I Castle and its neighbourhood.) Smarting under this disappointment, they (Maelgon and his brother Rhys Fychan), summoned their retainers to arms, and immediately laying siege to Aberystwith Castle, after a desperate struggle took it, and destroying the fortifications which Foulke had recently erected, they rased the C;1stlc to the ground. In reprisal for this, the sons of Griffith ab Rhys marched into the territories of their uncle Maelgon, at Is-Aeron, and ravaged the whole with fire and sword. The condition of Sonth Wales at this time was deplo- rable; and nothing but the weakness of John and the troubles in his own kingdom could have saved it from then falling into the power of England. But seeing the misery which was occasioned to South Wales, and es- pecially to Cardiganshire, by the unhappy disputes be- tween the descendants of Prince Rhys, and of the conse- quent facilities and temptations which these broils offered to the cupidity of the English, Prince Llewellyn, of North Wales exerted himself with great assiduity to reconcile these family quarrels. His disinterested exertion for a while prevailed over the selfish and turbulent passions of these vindictive Chieftains, and he won them over to draw their swords against their common enemy—the English-instead of burying them, according to their usual practice, in the bosom of their own kindred. The result of their combined efforts was the retaking of Car- marthen and Cardigan from the English, and the reduction of the Flemings in rembrokesmre to swear allegiance to Llewellyn as Lord Paramount. But no sooner was the country delivered from the im- mediate fear of the English than a fresh quarrel arose between the descendants of Prince Rhys ab Griifith. The cause of the present dispute was respecting the recent allotment of territories which Llewellyn, whether as Lord Paramount or Arbitrator, had made amongst them. Ac- cording to this the Castle of Cardigan was awarded to young Rhys, but as the fortress was not delivered up to him according to the term of the arrangement, he took offence and put himself immediately under the protection of Williall) Marshall, the English Earl of Pembroke. Llewellyn heard this with great concern and dreading the consequence of so powerful a man as the Earl of Pembroke's interfering in the affairs of Cardiganshire, he seized upon the Castle of Aberystwith as being within a few miles of his own territories, together with all the lands and domain belonging to it. But this capture was soon afterwards brought to an amicable issue, and shorty afterwards young Rhys died, and upon his death his possessions were divided under the auspices of Llewellyn between his brother Owen and uncle Maelgon. In 1237 Llewellyn ab Yorwerth availed himself of the temporary tranquillity of that period to settle the succes- sion to his own principality of North Wales, and to the general oaramountship of Wales. For this purpose he summoned all the chieftains of Wales to meet him at the celebrated Abbey of Strata Florida, a few miles from Abcrystwith Castle. They accordingly attended, and with great solemnity renewed their oath of allegiance to him, and did homage to his son David as heir apparent to the sceptre of the Principality, to the exclusion of his eldest son Griffith. However irregular and unsettled might have hitherto been the law and custom respecting the succession to the sovereign authority in Wales, the necessity of sime settled rule upon a subject so important and the disastrous consequence of the wars that inva- riably follow if there be any doubt or uncertainty as to who is to succeed to the crown, must have had its due weight upon a mind so sagacious as Llewellyn s. This policy in convening the congress of Strata Ilorida for the purpose of securing the succession to David, to the exclusion of his eldest son Griffith, may be explained on grounds of the purest patriotism. The affinity of David to Henry 3d King of England, (being his nephew), Llewellyn hoped would secure to his possession at least a temporary respite from those aggressions which the Eng- lish for ages were making on the Welsh. As the vicissitudes of Aberystwith Castle were dependent upon the general state of the principality, it is impossible to write an intelligible history of that castle without casting a glance at the general history of the Principality. With this view it may be elicited that upon the death of Llewellyn, his son David succeeded to the throne of Wales. His reign was short and unhappy. His consanguinity with the King of England does not seem to have been attended with those advantages which his father anticipated. Either David was too independent to become the mere puppet of his uncle, or the latter would not allow considerations of blood to interfere with the settled course of English policy invariably and un- swervingly directed towards the conquest of Wales. Harassed during his whole reign by civil commotions, David died at last of a broken heart, leaving his unfor- tunate country the usual legacy of a civil war for the succession. The circumstances already detailed are sufficien t ly indicative of the forlorn condition of the Principality, and would seem to mark the era of its falling under the power of England by the same natural and unerring law as that by which tho stronger power is sure ultimately to prevail over the weaker. But the fated hour was not yet come, Llewellyn the son of Griffith who was passed over by Llewellyn ab Yorwerth in favour of David, of whom we have just spoken, assumed the sovereign power, and during his reign the Genius of Cambrian Independence still hovered over her mountain home and animated her children to their last desperate efforts before she aban- doned them for ever. Those efforts were made and hopeless as the death-struggle must appear upon con- sidering the relative strength of the combatants, yet there is no true descendant of the countrymen of Caraetacus and Boadieea, but would blush if the struggle had not been made or had been less obstinate or pro- tracted. The love of country implies so many other virtues that, like the honour of woman, no amount of other virtues can atone for its absence. N otwi thstanding their civil broils and mutual dissensions, the Welsh were ardently attached to their country their courage in defending the barren hills has not been surpassed in ancient or modern story. Rejoicing as we must all do at the present happy amalgamation of the conquerors and the conquered, the latter may still c:;u!t in the reflec- tion that the battle was fought nobly and fought out." Our Saxon neighbours may excusably smile at some of the characteristics of" Welsh Pride," yet there is one species of that pride which will doubtlesa be willingly conceded to the Weish-that of being descended from ancestors who prized liberty so hihly. fought for it so desperately, and died for it so devotedly. It is not here meant to intimate that the Welsh were more happy or prosperous as a people under their native Princes than they have been since but a very cursory glance at their history shows that their misfortunes arose chiefly from their defective institutions. The most baneful of these, and the parent of so many civil wars and wholesale misery was the law of gavel-kind or equal partition which constantly and invariably tended to division and weakness, while the law of primogeniture of their opponents, the English, had a constant tendency to unity and strength. If anything can shew the per- nicious consequences of this law of gavel-kind at least as applied to crovernment, it is the fate of the descendants ofPrnce Rhvs ab Griffith in the county of Cardigan, where the division of it into so many petty principalities or lordships constantly at war wiiii each (,ther, (the loser of course always appealing to the Livlish for assist- ance), made its ultimate conquest by the latter, a matter of no difficult accomplishment To resume our narrative. Upon the death of David Prince of Wales, Henry the 3rd at the instlanon oi Merediths, two of the descendants of priiiee ftilys, availed himself of the unsettled state of South Wales to get a linn footing there. He therefore sent thither Niclwlas de Miles with the title of justice, joining with him the two Merediths for the purpose of expelling Maelgon, the son of Maelgon, from all his dominions in those parts. The latter being unable to resist so overwhelming a force yielded to the storm, and craved assistance from Lle- wellyn ab Griffith, Prince of North Wales. This prince, on one side goaded by the insults of the English, who perceiving the mutual dissentions of the Welsh, con- sidered they mic:ht ravage their country with impunity and on the other, importuned by his subjects who solemnly declared they preferred to die honorably in the field to bearing any longer the insolence of the English, therefore determined to commit the whole to the hazard of war, and drawing all his forces together in one week, he cleared the whole of the inland part of North Wales of the enemy. Crossing the Dovey he also cleared snch part, of Cardiganshire, as was then in the possession of the English.

ABERYSTWITH AND LLANRADAKN CLERICAL 1; TF.LLIGP.NCE.—On Sunday morning last, an excellent sermon was preached at St. Michael's Church, by the Rev. John Sinnett, in aid of the society for propagating the Gos-pel in foreign parts. The congregation was numerous and respectable, and a handsome collection was made after the sermon. Last week the usual annual Clerical meeting took price at Llanbadarn-fawr church, near Ahervstwith. all TUEsday evening divine service commenced at 6 o'clock, when after the service having been read by the Rev. John Hughes, vicar of the parish, two impressive sermons were preached by the Rev. John Sinnett, and by the Rev. James James, vicar of Llanbadarn-fach. On Wednesday, the Rev. John Sinnett read prayers, after which the Rev. John Lewis, vicar of Llanrhystyd, and the Rev. Mr. Griffiths, Tre- vilan, preached two most 9xcellent discourses. In the afternoon the meeting was concluded by a most luminous discourse, by the Rev. Mr. Edwards, vicar of Llan- geitho, the service having been impressively read by the Rev. D. Davies, curate of Lledrod. After the morning service a collection was made on behalf of the Church Missionary Society. The church was uncom- monly well attended, notwithstanding the unfavourable- ness of the weather. In addition to the subscription of £100 by James Hughes, Esq., of Glanrheidol, and his lady (the youngest daughter of the late Sir Thomas Bonsall, of Fronfraith,) for the restoration of the old mother church of Llanbadarn-fawr, it appears that the members of the Archaeological Association, during their late meeting at Aberystwith have subscribed £ 26 10s. towards the same laudable object. But further, we are happy to state that the parishioners also are be- stirring themselves; and the melodious bells in the old tower now every Sunday morning peal far and wide their cheerful invitation to the house of prayer; and we advise any one who is sceptical as to how much melody there is in "church going bells," to listen to the Llan- badarn peals any Sunday morning and be convinced. We therefore withdraw our recommendation (made when those bells were never rung, some 16 or 18 months since) to have them sold, and the proceeds applied to some useful purpose; because now as they are rung every Sabbath, we are sure they cannot be more usefully employed.

I GLAMORGANSHIRE. AT SWANSEA FAIR on Friday last, the supply of horses was very limited. The price of inferior sorts was lower than they have been during the last summer but any thing good and young commanded a fair price. Strong foals sold from E4 to JC-5 10s. each. The show of store cattle was not large very few of which were sold to drovers; the business done was principally amongst the farmers. For winter stock, the best fat cattle sold for 5~d. per lb., and second qualities sold for 5id. per lb., the supply of milch cows with calves at their feet was very indifferent. Wool sold briskly, from lOQ. to It. per lb. SWANSEA TOWN COU N Cl L.-In creased interest is daily manifested in reference to the approaching muni- cipal election and on Friday evening a ward meeting was held in the large room of the Cameron Arms Hotel, High-street, for the purpose of taking into consideration the merits of the respective candidates for the lower ward. The chair was taken by Calvert Richard Jones, Esq., of Heathfield, and after the meeting had been addressed by several of the electors, as well as two of the candidates, ,jz :Iesrs. Joseph Rutter and John Williams, it was agreed upon that Henry Bath, Esq., Mr. John Williams, Cambrian Office, and Mr. Joseph Rutter, Strand, be deemed proper persons to represent the elections of the lower ward in the Town Council. It was thought by some that the fourth candidate, Mr. John William James, is not elegible for the office, he not having been a resident householder for three years. SWANSEA.—We regret to announce the failure during the past week, of Messrs. T. H. Williams and Co., of the Morriston Foundry, near Swansea. The amount of their liabilities is believed to be very great. Their failure is said to cause the inability also of an extensive iron merchant ship owner in the same town, (lIlr. John Beynon), to meet his engagements, as he has issued a circular to his creditor's to that effect. It is feared that most serious results will follow. SWANSEA SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION-At a meeting of the members forming this union, recently held at Burrows Chapel, it was determined that the society for the future meet monthly, so as to deliberate and discuss any measures that may be proposed calculated to further its efficiency. In order to secure this, it is proposed that papers of a suggestive character be pre- pared and read by the members at such monthly meetings. SCIENCE IN SWANSEA.—The Period of Youth" was the subject of the paper at the Royal Institution last Wednesday week. The company was full, though the evening was very wet. Barring a little provincialism and false quantity (the vane of these articles must point to veracity) in the reader—his contribution in every other respect is deserving of al! praise. It was a piece of well sustained oratory, audibly and feelingly delivered. Every fact was made a faultless figure a mental scene that did well stir the Sensorium. Amongst the temp'ations of youth the tavern and theatre were the principal topics. The Lecturer fairly admitted most of the uses of the theatre, but endeavoured earnestly to make out a case against it on the score of the preponderance, according to him, of its abuses. There is one use of the theatre as a means of education, that he overlooked-namely, that for the acquiring of a correct pronunciation of our language, and on the value of this no writer is antagonistic save Cobbett. To put pulpits in competition with the theatre on this point is out of the question and it is difficult to conceive any other substitute for the use of the mass. In words like fashions the same rule will hold, Alike fantastic if too new or old." It may be safely asserted that the young people of Swansea owe this Lecturer (the Rev. Mr. Evans) their best thanks-those who heard him is meant; and it would be well worth the while of those who did not hear him to obtain from him a repetition of his discourse. However, the subject is not fiiiislied-tlie completion is to come-the vote of thanks having been coupled with a request to the Council that it would provide Mr. Evans with another opportunity for that purpose. It is pleasant to have to recur to this strain of comment; the strain in which these articles were begun. It is pleasant to have not only good men, and good matter, but, also good manner with which to deal. The necessity that has occurred for the contrary course, possibly may have put people who had persuaded themselves that they were scions of science into a little savage humour if so, they will find time both a soother and a sovereign remedy for that disorder. Besides, let it be recollected that, as yet, names have been held sacred. Titles have not been touched upon, and, therefore, no investigation of the claims upon which these things may rest. If the cudgel be forced upon us, our motto shall be "Ao Snobbery." Still always, as now Palmam meruit qui ferat.—[This article was omitted last week in con- sequence of a pressure of inatter.-ED- W.] SWANSEA PETry S-Kio,s.-The master of an Ame- rican vessel named the Bleng, was charged by one of his seamen with having, while at Port Adelaide, em- ployed a deserter from another ship, and without having him duly registered before the Consul. The defendant frankly admitted the fact, and said that the man had been brought on board by his carpenter, and that al- though he knew him to be a deserter, he was compelled to employ him, many of his own hands having been seduced away by the Crimps. He also stated that the informant had acted from Tindictive motives because he knew that it was his (defendant's) intention to make a deduction from his wages on the ground of incompe- tency in fact lie was no sailor having, previous to being employed by him, gained his living as an itine- rant phrenologist" (laughter.) This being the first charge against the defendant, who admitted the offence in a frank and open manner, the magistrates convicted him in the lowest mitigated penalty of EG 13s. 4d but expressed their intention of dealing more severely with such cases in future. William Morgan, quarryman, was charged by Jeremiah Cox, a gamekeeper in the employment of Mr. Talbot, M.P., with having tres- passed in pursuit of game on a farm in the occupation of Richard Bevan, in the parish of Pentice. The de- fendant, who pleaded guilty, was convicted in the penalty of £1, and 14s. costs. No other business of interest was transacted. SWANSEA POLICE.—Philip Mozeen and Wm. Jones, two members of the swell mob fraternity, an account of whose examination on various charges of robbery ap- peared in our last week's police report, were again brought up Mr. Rosser, tailor and draper, repeated the evidence previously g iven,—that the waistcoat which he identified on the person of Mozeen was one out of 26 or 30 which had been stolen from the window of his shop, ih Castle-street, about a month or 6 weeks previous, Emma ftosser, prosecutor's daughter, likewise identified the prisoner as a person who came into the shop under the pretence of being a customer, on the preceding evening. Prisoner was committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. William Jones, the other prisoner, was likewise committed for trial on the clearest evi- dence, on the charge of having picked the pocket of Mrs. Alexander, wife of Mr. John Alexander, of Rhos- fawr, Llangyfelach, in the Swansea market, on the pre- ceding Saturday. Sarah Broien, alias Hill, charged with stealing a watch from the person of a young man named Harries, was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions. IV. Saunders, landlord of the Liverpool Arms, charged with receiving the watch on board the Bristol steamer was discharged, there being no evidence against him. John Neale was brought up by Police Sergeant Bennett, charged with being the person adver- tised in the Police Gazette as having absconded from Caidiff, on the 6th of last month heinor rhamed with cutting and wounding John Lucas. The prisoner, who did not deny being the party charged, was handed over to the custody of Mr. Superintendent Stockdale, for the purpose of being taken before the Cardiff magistrates. At the Quarter Sessions which are to commence at Swansea on Tuesday next—there are nearly 70 pri- soners for trial, of whom nearly 30 are from the Swansea district, and the remainder from the Cardiff district. DUEADFUI. ACCIDENT. The inhabitants of the south- ern part of Merthyr, were thrown into;T*great consterna- tion on Friday evening last. About 7 or 8 o'clock, as W. Harris, aged 3o, and David Lewis, about the same age, were sinking a pit for Mr. Thomas, of Waunwyllt, the powder which they had deposited in a.^ole not having ignited, they bored a second, when, ig^king to relate, an explosion took place, which mutilatea Harris so dread- fully that he died on Saturday morning. Lewis had both I, arms broken, and his thumb and finger cut off, besides incision in his throat. He died on \1day. A Cor- nishman who attended on them, was injured, but not seriotisly. They were ifrst-rate sinkers, bore excellent characters and Harris was a consistent member of the Tahernable Chapel. Inquests were held on Monday, before Wm. Davies, Esq., Coroner, at the Angel Inn, before a highly respectable jury, when a verdict of Accidental death" was returned in each case. They were both married men, and each the father of three children. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—On the evening of Friday last, whilst policemen David Lewis and John Bowen were on the sands, a few yards below the Western pier, they observed a man who appealed to conduct himself in a very strange manner, make his way towards the water as fast as he could run. They pursued him, and overtook him just as he was about entering. They soon discovered that he was in a state of utter mental derangement. Indeed, the unfortunate man behaved with considerable violence, whilst his language was exceedingly incoherent. They led him towards Cam- brian Place, where they met the mayor, who directed the officers to take the poor man to the station-house he has remained there since, and conducts himself with so much violence as to render it necessary to confine him to the bed. By the information that can be gleaned from his detached conversation, it appears that his name is John Sprake, that he has been a waiter at the Britannia Hotel, Ilfracombe, as well as at various other Inns. NEATH PETTY SESSIONS.—On Friday last, before Griffith Llewellyn and Robert Lindsay, Esquires.— [Villitzin Lloyd, a black-mith, was charged with as- saulting his sister, Catherine Lloyd. It appeared to have been a family squabble. Defendant was fined 20s. including costs, and ordered to find bail of two sureties of E5 each to keep the peace for twelve months. — Catherine Lloyd, the complainant in the last case, was charged by Ann Lloyd, her sister-in-law, with an assault. Fined 20s. including costs, and to find two sureties of £lj to keep the peace for twelve months. Mr. Randall on behalf of the Governor and Company Copper Mines, Cwmavon, applied for a warrant of ejectment against John Walters, to obtain possession of a cottage at Cwmavon. Granted. Tho- mas Cwmavon, charged David Jones with an assault. Fined 40s. including costs, or twenty days imprison- ment. Committed.- William Ecans v. William Tho- mas, Cwmavon, for an assault. Fined 20s. and costs.— John Lewis, Ystallyfera, was charged with cutting a tree on the estase of It. D. Gough, Esq., Yuiscedwyn. Fined 40s., or one month's imprisonment.—Morgan Morgan and Evan Eoans, were both charged with the same offence of cutting down trees on Mr. Gough's property. Fined 40s. each, or to be committed to prison for one month.—Mr. Joseph Willett, who has an extensive contract on the South Wales Railway from Neath to Cowbridge, was summoned by a Navvie, for the non-payment of £1 9s. 9d. wages. Ordered to pay with costs.-Ili-. Willett was again charged by another workman of the name of Cossens, for the non- payment of 40s. wages. Ordered to pay with costs. Some matters of little interest were also disposed of. LI.YNVI IRON WORKS. It is reported that the Llynvi Iron Company are going to blowout two of their furnaces during the winter, and also that other works in the neighbourhood are likely to be stopped for some time, by which a great many people will be thrown out of work. A POOR POET'S Wisti.-Il Oh! that a sovereign, like a piece of scandal, would grow bigger every time it circulated." Punch.

TO THE RATE-PAYERS OF THE COUNTY OF I CARMARTHEN. GENTLEMEN,—The gentlemen who have the manage- ment of your money have given notice that at their forthcoming quarterly meeting they will proceed to the appointment of one competent bridge-surveyor, in place of the two present surveyors. They do not say in place of the two present competent surveyors nor do they say only "one surveyor in place of the two, &c." Therefore, the fair inference is that the present surveyors are not competent. When and how was this discovery nvide ? If you had any right to know your own affairs —you might then have known tli, If the two surveyors are incompetent now, a fortiori, they were incompetent at the time of their appointment. But, perhaps a trial of a few years is the only mode known to the judges as a test of the efficiency of these surveyors. But, mm they are going to appoint a MATI. His competency is to be his qualification. Do you know by what test this is to be ascertained ? Has the bench been benefitted lately by an acquisition of Daniels? The discernment of competency involves competency. Your magistracy, by its announcement, tacitly lays claim to this power. Do you think them fit to judge of the fitness of a bridge- surveyor, a priori f Perhaps the wisdom is, and is only, in the multitude of councillors else we might ask for the name of one or more of such as might be put forward for scrutiny upon'points connected with bridge building —which involves static, a.,i(I tiielprop,,rty of curves, and therefore of pure mathematics. 'You know there can be no risk in the assertion that the pars magna must be driven by data differing widely from these nevertheless, these data, and these only, can form a proper line and lead. But come; by what means do you think the magistrates will measure their man ? What think you of testimonials? Pretty well if true. But who are the testifiers ? Competent gentlemen of course—men of property and magistrates in some distant county-men, perhaps, who daily witness the stability of structures, stretching gracefully o'er streams gliding along their own glades, which structures were raised with county cash—and surveyed by this very man. Strong recom- mendation, undoubtedly. But, besides, the man is hill self a gentlemaa-such a one that their worships may call friend-such a one as it ina, be becoming tt) see now and then in propria persona on the bench, no less honouring than honoured." The supposition is too good-the country will never be so fortunate. Never so lucky as to have the opportunity of having to pay four or five times the present amount received by incom- petent men-to a competent man and a gentleman. What enrages you so suddenly ? The pleasant prospect seemed to please you. Oh! the salary. Well, you know, all that you have to do with that is to pay the money. You are relieved of all trouble of application. If you don't like it, pray lump it Besides you need not growl, the thing as yet is only imaginary. No doubt you are very sick of bridges and bridge-surveyors. By the bye (as an episode) whilst on the question of skill in thse structures, how came one of the most important properties of the arch to be set at nought at the Llan- dilo job. Look at the approach from the south observe the two curved walls enclosing the road-tlirse are of equal thickness. Who does not know how much stronger the convexity of the curve is than its coiicaa-ity ? If the wall whose concavity is to the road he strong enough, then the other is much too thick. If the last be only sufficiently strong, then the first is too weak. In the first case there is waste of money in the second want of strength, and ultimately waste of money too. How- ever, those before whose eves these things have always been, are now about electing a man, competent for super- intending such undertakings. Doubtless, you wish they may get him. Hitherto, perhaps the surveyors have been simply practical men—therefore, but half qualified the wanting half being theory. Had you any influence as a body, it would be well to conjure you—that if with one half you are to put up still, to beware that that half be not theory. Better bear the ills ye have, Than fly to those ye know not of.' Men of Carmarthenshire—be stirring in your own business. Do not forget that a grievous matter in which you did stir on a former occasion, stirred in a few months the Imperial Parliament of your country, and procured for you its full sanction of the justice of your cause. The statute book and a big blue book will instruct posterity-of the debt due from the Principality, and perchance ere long from the kingdom to The Grey Coats of Carmarthenshire. Stir Who knows but YOll yet may be the cause of obtaining for the people the controul over the expenditure of county-rates. What a triumph it would be-just and glorious."it is a property of men as well as of matter that much will have more." The uncontrolled use of money is not sufficient for your magistrates; they must also elect and discharge by a power equally arbitrary. If this be not the case, good and special reasons will be assigned for the cashieri ng of the present surveyors; and premises equally admis- sible will be advanced in proof of the competency of the new surveyor not general assertions, but for both cases, particular proofs—not tliepi-obable consequences of the intended course; but the certain concomitants. For the absence of a little rigidity in the losic of the bench, you have to supply a very expensive substitute—gold. Look again at The Bridge. Whilst a man (in every way unfit for that part of the job), is sinking his piles, or rather his cash and yours; and doing this, and all things con- nected therewith, in a way most amusing, but for the money the county gold is at his command: but when he had got out of the ditch-when lie was again above ground, shaken himself, and rubbed his eyes-when, in short, he had got hold of that of which he knew not a little of which hfe knelv and knows (to avoid comparisons) quite rnough. for the purpose; now, forsooth, comes the cashiering Why now, Why not then ? Who denies Morgan's good abilities as a bridge builder ? What but building was left to be done when he was dismissed ? Will Mr. Haycock say that Morgan could not in point of ability have completed the oridge ? The daily lookers-on will" tell you whether Morgan could have done it as economically as it is being done and all this illustrates the discernment of the ma- gistrates, which quality they are again and immediately about to apply. Either this' course of your bench is self- condemnatory, or else competency in bridge surveyors is inversely as their opportunities. Upon the horns of this dilemma, let us leave your magnates. Yours most obediently, JUSTITIA. I

LATEST NEWS. I LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING. PRICES OF STOCKS. Bank Stock 180 2 3 Long An. 1860- 3 per Cent. Red R 11 i i ConS- for Ace., 83 21 | H 3 per Cent. Con. 8:1:2 a Exch. Bills, 2d. pm New 31 per C., 82J a 2 Do £ 500 6 5 14 6 dis.

MONEY MARKETS-THIS DAY. I CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.—The consumption of most articles continues large throughout the country, but in some respects not much to the advantage of the merchant. Scarcely an important staple now pays the cost of production and freight but the necessities of the consignee leave him still but one alternative, to sell—sell—whatever be the prices current. Indeed the man may esteem himself fortunate that has anything upon which he can raise cash, even at a serious loss, now that the mistrust excited has circumscribed so enormously the conduct of business by means of bills of exchange. We will not venture to state the calcu- lations we have seen upon this item for they are pro- bably based upon data of too indefinite a character but we may repeat that the currency of the country must have been enormonsly contracted —totally apart from Bank note issues—since the corn failures began. There can be no doubt, on the other hand that the system of trading upon credit has been too far extended, and that a wholesome supervision, such as it is in the power of the Bank of England to exercise is much needed. The foreign exchanges were yesterday again higher, and there is likely to be a steady concentration of ca- pital in London, as the agents abroad of our leading financial houses are remitting f inds to take advantage of the high rate of interest. Bills upon the continent must now be sold at a longer credit, even the first He- brew firm having declined to take paper unless upon the terms of payment being made two post-days beyond the ordinary period. A VIPrb in A C.vmttAaK.—On Saturday afternoon, Miss Catherine Hayes, daughter of Captain Edgar Hayes, Edgar, her brother (in his ninth year) and the governess, were proceeding in the carriage to a friend's in Burlington-street, when, at the corner of Sloane-street, the young gentleman, imagining that he saw something moving in the pocket of the coach, drew his sister's at- tention to the subject, placing his hand at the same time within the pocket, but almost immediately withdrew it, exclaiming that he had been bitten in the wrist. The governess was about to order the carriage to be stopped, when a small viper sprang from the pocket and fastened itself upon the fur mantle of the friend of Miss Hayes, wounding her just above the shoulder. The screams of the ladies brought several persons to their assistance, and a young man of the name of Brodie, a waiter at an hotel in Bow-street, seized the viper and destroyed it the creature measuring seven or eight inches in length. Me- dical assistance was procured, and the wounds of the young lady and gentleman dressed, those of the latter I being of rather an extensive character. Not the slight- est idea can be formed as to the means by which the viper had got into the carriage, the vehicle having conveyed the father of the young lady to the railway station only the day previous, and the stables are sup- posed to be free from veimin-Globe. An attempt to murder was made at Ipswich a few days ago. The person charged with the offence is John Nunn, a hawker of fish, residing in Hayward's-yard, Upper Orwell-street. It appears that he went home under the influence of drink, and commenced a quarrel with his wife at the same time ordering her to provide him instantly with supper. The woman accordingly cooked him some food, to which he sat down, when a further altercation took place, the result of which was that Nunn rose from his seat, and followed his wife to the door. Before she could obtain assistance, with the knife he had been using at table, he stabbed her in the neck. He was brought before the mayor, and remanded for further ex- amination. No fal results are anticipated but for the fact of the woman having drawn back her head at the time of the assault, there can be no doubt that the wound would have been fatal. The adjourned meeting of delegates representing the factory operatives, fixed for Sunday last, took place but with closed doors. It is stated that 27 dis- tricts were represented, 15 by delegates and 12 by letter, and that all, except three. were in favour of a total cessation of labour, rather than submit to a reduc- tion of prices. The meeting was further adjourned till Sunday neVt, when the day is to be fixed for the general strike. Manchester, up to this time, has had no general or public meeting of workmen on the subject. BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, OCT. 13, 1847.-The busi- ness done in Sugars during the past week has been too limited to made quotations accurately, indeed there seems a mutual disinclination on the part of both buyers and sellers to do business for the present.—Bristol Ga- zette. RACOONS AT DOLGELLEY.—A few days since three strange looking animals were seen in the meadows below the village of Llanelltyd, near this town. One of them was caught by Mr. Evan Williams, Ilafod-y- marfa, and taken to Sir R. W. Vaughan's, Hengwrit, where on inspection and examination it proved to be a Racoon. The two others have not since been seen, nor can it be surmised where they came from. It is sup- posed they landed from a wreck.- Car?tarvoyz Herald.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The Carmarthenshire Fox Hounns will meet on Tues- day next at Conwil, and on Friday at Abergwilly-eacli day at 10 o'clock. Mr. Powell's Hounds will meet on Tuesday next, at Evelwen, Llandissilio; on Friday, at Penycoed Wood— each day at 10 o'clock. The 1 ivy-Side Fox Hounds will meet on Monday next at Pontarselly Bridge; on Thursday, at Eglwyserw Village—each day at 10 o'clock.

CARMARTHEN CORN RETURNS. OCT. 9, 1817. Total Quantities.— Wheat, 88 quarters, "3 bushels barley, 41 quarters, 1 bushel: oats, 86 quarters, 4 bushels. Price per Quarter.—Wheat, 56s. 7d.; barley,41s,. id— oats, 16s. 4d. CARMARTHEN.—Beef, (per lb.) 6d. to 7d. Mut. ton, 6d. to 7d. Veal, 5d. to 6d. per Ib; Pork, Od. to Od. Lamb, 6d. per lb. Fresh butter, (24 oz.) Is. 6(1.; Salt do., 91d. j Turkeys, (each) 2s. 6d. to 5s. Geese, 2s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. Ducks, Is. 2d. to 2s. each eggs (per doz) od.; Cheese 23s. to 25s. per cwt.; fowls, from 8d. to Is. 4d. each Potatoes, Sib. for 6d.

BIRTHS. Last week, at Liandilo, Mrs. Thomas, wife of Mr. James Thomas, Bridge-street, grocer, of a son. On the 10th inst., the Lady of John Henry Philipps, Esq., of Williamston, Pembrokeshire, of a Son, and heir. The bells of St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest, rang many a merrv^peal, on Monday, in honour of the joyful event. MARRIED. Lately, at Llandilo Church, by the Rev. L. Morgan, Mr. Anthony Morris, of Cwmbrinen, to Miss Davies, only daughter of Mr. Peter Davies, of Troedyrhiw, in the parish of Llandilo-fawr. On the 8th inst., at Talachddu Church, near Brecon, by the Rev. William Williams, Curate of St. Mary Hill and Langan, the Rev. Thomas Hughes Jones, Glanllyfni, Maesteg, Vicar of Pendoylan, to Miss Mary Williams, youngest daughter of Thomas Williams, Esq., Bwlch- newydd, Lampeter. On the 29th ult., at Lampeter-pont-Stephen, by the Rev. J. Sinnett, Resident Minister, Mr. J. Edwards, Landsurveyor, Dolgwyrddon, to Sarah, grand-daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Williams, of Dolgwm, Pencarreg. On the Gth inst., at Dyhewyd, by the Rev. Thomas Davies, Curate, J. Pugh, Esq., S. D. C., to Frances Jane, daughter of the late Hunter W. Cooper, Esq., Clieltiisford, Essex. On Tuesdav last, at' Ilavroldstone, St. Issells, by the llev. D. W. Adams, Mr. William Ellis, of Harroldstone. to Fanny, second daughter of Mr. James Phillips, of Siade, near Haverfordwest. On the 9th instant, at Streatham Church, by the Rev. D. E. Domville, M.A., the Rev. John Griffith, M.A., vicar of Aberdare, to Sarah Frances, eldest daughter of William King, Esq., of Wandsworth-common. On the 9th instant, at St. George's Bloomsbury, by the Rev. Charles Barham, John Stokes, Esq., of Cutierne, Pembrokeshire, to Sophia Elizabeth, the youngest daughter of the late Francis Edward Gray, Esq., of Oporto and Blackheath. On Thursday, the 14th inst., at Rehobeth Dissenting Chapel, near Mathry, by the Rev. D. Davies, of Cardigan, Mr. Wm. Marychurch, of Haverfordwest, to Catherine Sarah, youngest daughter of the late J. i homas, Esq., of Longhouse, Pembrokeshire. D) E D. On the 10th inst., of confluent small pox, aged 25 years, Mr. Thomas Rees, Clerk to George Spurrell, Esq., Clerk to the County Roads Board. On the :'th inst., after a long illness, aged 16 years, David, son of Mr. John Davies, Hallkeeper, of this town. On Monday last, at Llanelly House, in this county, after a short illness, aged 28 years, S. H. C. Payne, Esq., son of the late Capt. Payne, of the Royal Marines, and brother of Mrs. William Chambers. He was a very pro- mising young man, of untiring industry, of unbending integrity, and to those with whom he had anything to do, of much kindness and affibility. A general gloom per- vades the town, and his unexpected and premature death is felt and lamented by all. On the 9tli inst., at Waun Ifor, Cardiganshire, in his 71st year, the Rev. Damel Bowen, M. A., Commissary- General for the Archdeaconry of Cardigan, Rural Dean of Upper Snb-Ayron, in the above county, and one of the oldest magistrates for the counties of Cardigan and Car- marthen. On the 11th instant, at Laugharne, in his 48th year, Henry Sampson Locke, Esq., late of the Hon. East India Company's Civil Service. On the 4th inst., at New Ross, Wexford, after a long and severe illness, John Burt Miller, fifth soa of Jas. Miller, Esq., supervisor of excise.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. r-p CARMARTHEN.—Arrived, the Phoenix (s.) Jack-  son: Elizabeth, Jenkins, from Bristol: John ?P??y and Mary, Squire: Ann, Cook, from Bide- ford. Dolphin, Hawks, from Bridwater, with sundries: Turtle Dove, Williams, from Carnarvon, with slates Bett and Peggy, Meyrick, from Penclawdd, with coals Walburton, Dusting, from Caen (France), with free stones. Sailed, the Phoenix (s.), Jackson: Penelope, Morris Industry, Thomas: Mary, Cadwallader, for Bristol, with suudries: Fortitude, Evans: Turtle Dove, Williams, for Aberayron, with oak timber: Ann, Cook: John and Mary, Squire, for Llanelly, with ballast. PORT TALBOT.—Arrived, the Ann and Susan, Davies, from Barmouth Sultana, Rogers, from London: Anne, Johns, from Penzance New Parliament, Brabyn, from Hayle Sinbad, Jones, from Portreath Liberty, Blanch- ard, fiom Southampton: Fame, Clay: Littie Queen, Prendergast: Actress, M'Grath, from Youghal: Bar- mouth, Williams Fanny and Betsy, Lewis, from Car- narvon, with iron ore: Pilot, Morgans, from LAlilford Elizabeth, Kift, from Swansea: Rival, Jones, from St. Ives: Pentewan, Ilodge Magnet, Davies: Swan, Lewis: Ebenezer, Webborn Gulliver, Bevan William and Jane, Hughes, from Mumbles. Sailed, the Victoria, Jones: Agenoria, Jones Mary Ann, Itobiiison Ifero, Griffiths Marchioness of Angle- sea, Hughes Brothers, Jones, for Amlwch Elizabeth, Evans, for Bristol: Eagle, Richards: Perseverance James: Margaret, Jones: Mary, Rees: Friendship, Carter: Dove, Daunton: Venus, Davies, for Neath: Superior, Murt: Marv, Rees, for Hayle: Elephant, Da- vison Albion, Fursey Magnet, Davies, for Swansea Anne and Susan, Davies, for Barmouth William and Jane, Ilughes, for Mumbles. THE TIVY-SIDE HUNT MEETING will take R place on Monday, the 1st of November. Iggf* Balls and Ordinaries as usual. LIEUT. COL. VktTGIIAN, IStewards. JOHN COLBY, Esq., J TWO FISHING SMACKS FOR SALE. TO BE SDLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, TWO FISHING SMACKS, now lying at the Quay, Carmarthen. For further particulars, apply to Mr. William Jones, Auctioneer, Blue-street. SEVERAL THOUSAND LARCH AND SCOTCH FIR TREES, TO BE DISPOSED OF. P J^HE above have been raised in' a Nursery, in a high situation, with a northern aspect, and are remark- ably stout healthy plants. Application to be made to Mr. Samuel Tardrew, Car- to ',)e made to ?1.1 r. Sti-riucl Tar d rew, Cai- TO BE LET, AND ENTERED UPON IMMEDIATELY, A GENTEEL COTTAGE RESIDENCE, late in the occupation of the Misses NOTT, situated in Spilman-Street, and consisting of one Dining, one ( 'raw- ing, one Dressing, and three Bed rooms, Kitchen, Cellar, &c. See. Particulars may be had by applying to Mr. Isaac Davies, Upholsterer and Cabinet Maker, King-street. Carmarthen, Oct. 12th, 1847. TO THE PROPRIETORS OF STAGE CARRIAGES, AND TO RAILWAY COMPANIES. NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of the I Act 10th and 11th Vic., chap. 42, transferring the Collection and Management of the Duties in respect of Stage Carriages and Railway Passengers to the Com- missioners of Excise, the business relating to Stage Car- riages and Railways heretofore conducted by the Dis- tributors of Stamps, will be transacted by the Local Collectors and Officers of Excise, on and after Monday, the 4th of October next. By Order of the Board of Excise, GEO. BALLARD. Excise Office, London, 21th Sept., 1847. DIOCESE OF ST. DAVID'S. ORDINATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Lord Bishop of St. David's will hold a GENERAL ORDINATION, in the Chapel of St. David's College, L YMPETER, on SUNDAY, the 19th day of DECEM- BER next. CANDIDATES for ORDERS are requested to forward to me, the undersigned, their Ordination Papers, with the postage pre-paid, on or before the 6th day of Decem- ber next (after which no papers can be received), and to appear at Abergwili Palace for Examination, on Tuesday. the lltli day of December next. By Desire of the Bishop, VALENTINE DAVIS, N.P. Dy. Registrar. Registry, Carmarthen, 21th Sept. 1847. CARMARTHENSHIRE. Extensire and Important Sale of Farming Stock, Hun- ters, Hacks, Draught Horses, 135 Sheep and Lambs, about 30 Tons of well-harvested Hay, AT SARNAU, IN THE PARISH OF MYDRIM, Distant from Carmarthen 5 miles, on the St. Clears Road. MR. GEORGE GOODE Is favoured with instructions to SELL by AICTION-, AT THE ABOYE PLACE, On WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of OCTOBER, 1847, ALL the very valuable DAIRY COWS, Young Stock, several well-bred Horses, Sheep, &e. &c., the Property of Mr. Richards, who has let the Farm. The Stock consists of 19 superior Milch Cows, of the Hereford, Castlemartin, and other breeds, all in Calf by a prime Hereford Bull, which will also be sold, 20 two- year-old in-Calf Heifers, 8 Yearling Heifers, 5 Steers, and 7 Calves also 6 Fat Cows; several very superior Horses, calculated for Hunters or Hackneys, included in which is an extraordinarily clever Bay Pony, 134 hands high, remarkably fast trotter, and perfect in all his paces several weli-bred Colts, 2 very excellent Draught Mares, both in foal bv a very superior Horse fat Sheep, and 100 fat Lambs together with about 30 Tons of well-harvested lIav. Tht Sale to commence at eleven o'clock.—Long credit will be given on approved Security. Carmarthen, Oct.. 6th, 1817. CARMARTHENSHIRE Axn COUNTY OF THE BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN. Very Important Sale of Valuable Freehold and Lease- hold Estates, comprehending several most Desirable Residences; Valuable Farm, capital Corn Grist Mill, c. c. MR. GEORGE GOODE Begs to announce that he is favoured with instructions to submit for SALE BY PUBLIC COMPETITION, The undermentioned very valuable FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD ESTATES, Which will be offered in Eleven Lots, AT THE IVY-BUSH HOTEL, CARMARTHEN, On THURSDAY, the 11th day of NOVEMBER, 1847, At the hour of 3 o'clock in the afternoon, COUNTY OF THE BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN. LOT I. ALL that newly-erected and very desirable residence, -? ?. with Walled Garden and Premises annexed, situate ■on the Parade, now in the occupation of Capt. John George Philipps, R.N., at the low annual rent of £52 10s. LOT 2. Another very desirable Residence, with WTalled Garden, and Premises, also situate on the Parade, in the occu- pation of F. B. Ilibbans, Esq., at the low annual rent of £35. LOT 3. Another very desirable Residence, with Walled Garden and Premises, situate on the Parade, in the occupation of John A. Timmins, Esq., at the low annual rent of £ 27 6s. The Houses comprised in the Three foregoing Lots have been erected within the last eight years, and no ex- pense has been spared to secure every comfort and con- venience. All the Houses are fitted up in a style of great neatness. LOT 4. A neat Cottage Residence and Garden, also situate on the Parade, late in the occupation of Mr. R. Philipps, at the low annual rent of £10 10s. LOT 5. BRIDGE-STREET AND THE QUAY. All that Dwelling-House and Premises, situate in Little Bridge-street, now in the occupation of Esther Richards and others also those several newly-erected Cottages and Premises, extending from Little Bridge- street down to the Quay, now in an unfinished state, but at a very trifling expense may be made habitable. LOT 6. CAT IIERINE-STREET. All that Dwelling-IIouse, Yard, and Premises, situate in Goose-street, now in the occupation of George Nott, at the low annual rent of JE6 6s. LOT 7. LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. All that very desirable House, Coach-house, Stable, Garden, and Premises, situate on the Parade, now in the occupation of William Norton, Esq.at the low annual rent of £ 28. The House and the Premises comprised in this lot, were erected about 4 years ago, and are replete with every possible convenience. LOT 8. All that Coach-House, Stable, and Premises, adjoining Lot 7, now in the occupation of John A. Timmins, Esq., and others, as tenants from year to year. The two last Lots are held under a Lease for the Life of Edward Wood, Esq., aged 28, (at a ground rent of £2 2s. per annum), on whose life a Policy of Insurance of £ 500 has been effected, which Policy will be sold with the House. LOT 9. All that capital Coach-house., Stable, and Premises, with a large room over, situate under the PaTade, now in the several occupations of Capt. John George Philipps, R.N., and F. B. Ribbans, Esq. These Premises may at a trifling expense be converted into a Dwetling-House. This Lot is held under a Lease from the Corporation of Carmarthen, for the term of 75 years, (sixty-six of which are unexpired), subject to a ground rent of 5s. LOT 10. All that very desirable and well-situated Freehold Farm, Farm-house, and Premises, called PARKEBACH, containing about 17 v. On. Op., of very rich productive Land, now in the occupation of Jonah Rowlands, at the low annual rent of JE30. COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN. LOT 11. All that desirable Freehold Mill and Premises, called WHITLAND MILL, situate in the parish of Llanboidy, in the said county, now in the occupation of Mrs. Mary Ilowells, at the low annual rent of £32 per annum. These premises have been recently thoroughly repaired, and nearly the whole of the machinery is new. The Mill commands at alLtiuics a constant supply of water, and is situate within One Mile of the intended Station cf the South Witles Railway at Whitland. Further particulars may be obtained, and the premises seen, upon application to James Morse, Esq., Spilman- street, Lewis Morris, Esq., or to Mr. Geo. Goode, at his Offices, Guildhall-square, Carmarthen. Carmarthen, Oct. 12, 1817. CARMARTHENSHIRE. TOWNSHIP OF LAUGHARNE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. MORRIS EVANS, On FRTDAY, the 22nd day of OCTOBER next, at the GLOLE INN, in the town of LAUGHARNE, Subject to such Conditions as shall be then produced, the whole of the under-rrentionoJ Malt-house, Fields, Cottages, and Gardens, in one Lot, viz. ALL that DWELLING-HOUSE, MALT-HOUSE, OUTHOUSES, YARD, and GARDE A, now in the occupation of Mr. Seth P. Lewis, as a yearly tenant, at the rent of £8. I Also, all those 2 Cottages adioining the above, now in the occupations of Mr. George Roberts, and D. Jones, as yearly tenants, at the rents of E I lo,. and £ 1 Ss. Also, all those 3 Cottages and Garden c:u?[pd THE BUTTS, now in the occupations of J',10- Willitiiis, David Griffiths, and David Jenkins, as yearly tenants, at tne rents of 12 2s., 1:2 10s., and ;El los. Also, all that Dwelling House, Out-houses, \aid a d Garden and 2 Fields, called THE HILLS, containing by estimation 3 acres, now in the occupation of Jonah Lewis, as yearly tenant, at the rent ot i. ius. Also, all those 3 Fields, known by the several names of THE CORSE HAY, containing by estimation f of an acre, WOOGAN FURZE, containing by estimation a aCfes, and EAST FIELD, containing by estimation 1 acre, now in the occupations of C. W. Montgomery, Eq., and Mr. R. Powell, as yearly tenants, at the rents of £1 lùs., E6, and £2 2s. Also, all those 3 I'ields called LOWER ROWS, UPPER ROWS, and tne STANG FIELD, adjoining each other, containing by estimation 4 acres, now in the occupation of David Bevan, as a yearly tenant, at the rent of JE8. And also all that Field called QUARRY PARK, containing by estimation 1A. IK., now in the occupation of Mr. William Lloyd, as a yearly tenant, at the rent of 1:2 2s. These Premises have been for many years, and are now, let at very low rents. For further particulars apply to Mr. Joseph Howell, Llwyndrissv, near St. Clears, or to Mr. Lewis Morris, Solicitor, Carmarthen Carmarthen, Sept. 22, 18.17. ARMY CONTRACTS. OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, PALL MALL, 1st OCT., 1847. "^TOTTCF! is hereby given to all Persons desirous of contracting to supply Meat, Bread, Oats, and Forage, to her Majesty's Land Forces (Bread and Meat for the Foot C. lards and for the Household Cavalry excepted) in Cantonments, Quarters, and Barracks, in the Counties of England severally, in Wales, in North Britain, in the Isle of Man, and in the Channel Islands, for Six Months from the Ist December next, inclusive ;— and also Straw for Paillasses, at the several Barracks and Ordnance Stations in Great Britain and in the Chan- nel Islands, for One Year, from Ist Decetnber next: That Proposals in Writing, addressed to the Secretary to the Board of Ordnance, sealed up and marked on the outside Tender for Army Supplies, will be received at the Ordnance Office, Pall Mall, on or before Wednesday, the Tenth Day of November next, and Tenders may be delivered al any Time during that Day. Persons who make Tenders, are desired not to use any Forms but those which may be had upon application at the Office of the Secretary to the Board of Ordnance in Pall Mall. By Order of the Ronrd, R. BYHAM, Secretary. AUTUMN AND WINTER COSTUME. DAVIES, BROTHERS JTJEG to tender their grateful acknowledgements to JL-9 their Friends and the Public generally for the very Hattenng patronage conferred on their Establishment, and to announce that Mr. T. DAVIES HAS jrsT RE- TURNED FROM THE LONDON, MAKCHESTEK. AND SCOTCH MARKETS where he has made most extensive Pur- chases I OR CASH. The extremedcprrseiun which has of late existed in every oranch of Manufacture has enabled then to obtain every desciiptioti of Goods at impreced^ntedly U/w pricesf and which they are determined to submit on such terms- as cannot fail to astonish a discerning Public. THE LADIES ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED, TH T THE SHOW ROOMS Will be thrown open on WEDNESDAY next, the 20th instant, With an endless variety of novelties of the newest find most approved designs, adapted to the present Season. D. B. in soliciting an early inspection, beg to observe that the present is an opportunity particularly worthy the notice of those Ladies who can appreciate the value of choice Goods, and one that rarely occurs of obtaining such articles at so great a sacrifice in price. Two Young Men wanted immediately; none but ex- perienced hands need apply. Carmarthen, Oct. 14th, 1847- J. BRADER, From Messrs. COLLARD and Messrs. ERARDS, LONDON,. Piano-forte Tuner, Repairer, and General Musical Repository, SWANSEA, BEGS most respectfully to call the attention of the i' ability and Gentry of Carmarthen and its neigh- bourhood, to his Choice Stock of PIANO-FORiES recently selected by him at the Manufactories of Messrs. COLLARD, BROADWOOD, and other approved Makers, which he begs to offer at Reduced Prices; several excel- lent second-hand Instruments at a great reduction from the Original cost. A 6.| Octave Grand by Broadwood, with Metallic Plate, and Framing in handsome Spanish mahogany Case with circular front, cost 160 Guineas, only £50; a 65 Octave Grand (by Gunther and Harwood}, with circular front in excellent condition, cost 100 guineas, only £3;); a Cottage by llroadwood, Square bv Kirkman, Double Action Harp by Dodd, and several àther very reasonable Instruments; Organ with Six Barrels, only £ 4 108; a wry fine-toned finger Organ by Robson, suitable for a Church or Chapel, or Public Room, only £ 100, stands 9ft. 6in. high, and 5 feet wide, in handsome Mahogany Case two Composition Pedals. Blows with hand or foot. Instruments taken in exchange and lent on hire. Any commands left at the Three Compasses, Carmar- then, will meet with prompt attention. Residence, 16, Wind-street, Swansea. NOTICE. rriHE COURTS LEET and YIEW OF FRANK- JL PLEDGE of our Sovereign Lady the Queen, and Courts Baron of the Right Reverend Cows or, LolU) BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S, will be held for the following Manors or Lordships at the times and places undermen- tioned, viz.:— !'MONDAY, 8th November, at the house of Mr. John Roderick, LLAGADOC\ Jl 1 th 1.) d L.. I called ? ?? Lion, ? ? town of Dat.gadock. TUESDAY, 9th November, at the house of Mrs. Esther Edwards, M Y D B I M calkd the Fountain Inn, in the Village of Mydrim.j f WEDNESBAY, 10th November, at LLAXFYXYDD, LLAN- the house of Mr. Thomas EGWAD, TRF.CLASE, Evans, called the H:md in AD LLANLLIAN I Shears, situate in the Village of l Llanfynydd. THURSDAY, llth November, at A the house of Mr. Richard Lewis nmWWILI called ? Wheat Sheaf, in the- Village of Abergwili. CLASE, LLAXGUr:- ( FRIDAY, November lth, at the LASE, TL? LA.??G? A.??E? -? Penllergare Arms, situate in the- LACH ? Village of Llangafelaeh.? .VALENTINE DAVIS. Registry, Carmarthen, 29th Sept., 1847. HUMPHREYS' ABERYSTWYTH, TONIC APERIENT FAMILY PILLS. PREPARED without the aid of any mercurial prc. JL paration or drastic drugs, and universaliy acknow- ledged by those who have given them a trial to be one- of-the mildest and yet most efficacious medicines of the present day for bilious and liver complaints, and other disorders of the stomach and bowels. In boxes at one shilling and three half-pence each. Wholesale Agents in London :—Sutton and Co., n,), Church Yard; Barclay and Sons, Farringdon-strect F. Parsons, Camomile-street in Liverpool, Evans, Sons and Co.; in Bristol, T. and A. Warren, and retailed, by all medicine vendors throughout the kingdom. They may be forwarded direct from the proprietor to any part. of the kingdom on receipt of fourteen postage stamps. CARMARTHENSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. A MEETING of this Society will be held at CARMAR- J-TL THEN, on TUESDAY, the 9th day of NOVEMBER, 1847, when a PLOUGHING MATCH will take place, (open to the whole County, whether subscribersfor not),, and the following Premiums will be awarded :— £ s. d. For the best ploughing 2 0 0 For the second 1 10 0 For the third 10(" For the fourth do u 0 For the fifth 0 < 6 On the same day, the following Premiums for Green Crops, Draining, be., will be awar- ded in the severul distrlcis :— For the best crop of turnips, well hoed and cultivated, not bein Ips5 than four aeres, the soil and situation of the farm as well as the quantity of Turnips, Mangel Wurzel, or Car- rots, grown in proportion to the size of the farm being taken into account 5 0 0 To the Tenant rated to Poor's rate at an amount not exceeding £100 per annum, and getting his livelihood solely by farming, who shall raise the best Crop of Turnips on not less than Two Acres, well-lioed and cultivated 3 0 0 To the Tenant who shall in the best manner well and sufficiently make the largest quantity of Underdraining, not being less than 150 perches in length, and at least 2\ feet deep, and filled wholly or in part with stones 12 inches (¡[the top 3 0 0 For the best Second Underdraining of a similar description, and not less than 100 2 0 0 To the Tenant, paying not more than £-O Rent, gaining his livelihood wholly by his Farm, who shall raise the best crop of Turnips, or Mangel Wurzel, on One Acre, well hoed and cultivated, provided the quantity grown on his farm shall not exceed I our Acres «. 3 0 0- FOR DISTRICT No. r. (Given by Lewis Morris, Esq., bting a premium awarded to him by the Society, in 1S48, for the best Cow in Milk.) The following Premiums will be given to Labourers, Cottagers, Servants, Ac. To the Labourer employed in Husbandry the greatest number of years without parochial 2 0 0 For the second greatest number 1 0 0 To the Labourer or Cottager having the greatest number of Hives of Bs es 0 10 0 For the second greatest number 0 7 0 To the Agricultural Male Servant, who has lived the long* est time with the same Master or Mistress and still occupying the same place, and who can bring the best testimonial of honestv, sobriety, and general good conduct from his Employer: preference being given to the Servant of a Subscriber if found of equal merit 1 0 0. To the Agricultural Female Servant ditt0 10 0 To the Male in the next length of time 0 10 0 To the Female ditto 0 10 0 To the female who shall exhibit the best spe- cimen of Mans' full sized Woollen Stockings, either white or grey, of her own knitting, not less than six pairs, to be sold at the time of ex- hibiting if required 0 15 O To the Second best 0 7 0 DISTRICT NO. 1. Comprises the Three Commotts district, (the parishes of Llandebie, Bettws, Llanlihangel-Aberbythych, Llan- artliney, and part of Llandilo excepted.) DISTRICT No. 2. Comprises the Hundred of Dcrllys, the Parish of Treleach-ar-Bettws, Ivilrhedyn, Kenarth, Penbovr, Abernant, Merthyr, Newchurcli, and St. Peter's. The same premiums as above. DISTRICT No. 8. Comprises Abergwilly, Llanegwad, Llanfynydd, Llan- fihangel-Cilfargen, Llangathcn, Llandefeisant, Llandilo, Llandebie, Bettws, Llantihangel-Aberbythych, Llanarth- nev, and the parishes included in the Llandovery District. The same premiums as above. DISTRICT NO. 4. Comprises Llanllawddog, Llanpumpsaint., Llanfi- hangel-ar-Arth, Brechfa, Llanfihangel-Uhos-y-corn, Llanycrwys, Llangeler, and Conwil-Elvet. The same premiums as above. All persons intending to compete fur the above Pre- miums, must give notice to the Secretary, on or before Saturday, the 23rd day of October, 1817, at his offices, Carmarthen. Servants or Labourers, whose claims have been or may be successful, are not to receive a second premium for the same object. A Dinn"r will be provided at the Lion Royal Hotel, at half-past 3 o'clock. Tickets 2s. 6d. Right Hon. LORD MILFORD. President, M r, GOODE,Secretary.

THE LAUNCH OF TH= 11 ATkl,A,TA" AT PEMBROKE YARD."—On Saturday the 9th instant, a handsome little man-of-war, called the Atalanta, was sent afloat from the Royal Dock Yard at Pembroke. The event took place at five o'clock in the afternoon, but from the in- clemency of the weather, few persons of respectability assembled to witness the imposing ceremony. She went off in splendid style amidst the hearty cheers of the Workmen, and the band of the dock yard battalion play- ing a lively air in a very gratifying manner. The pro- ficiency these performers have attained reflects great Credit on their talents, industry and perseverance. The ■^■UdaKta, a sister ship to the Camilla, lately launched Pembroke, is one of the new class of 16 gun brigs, de- Ilgned by the late surveyor of the navy, Sir W. Symonds, -n evident improvement on the former ones of the same rate. Their increased breadth of beam renders them of far greater stability, and the great height between decks adding most materially to the comfort and convenience of the crew. The following is a statement of her prin- cipal dimensions :— ft. in. Extreme length .128 8 Length between the perpendiculars 110 0 Ditto of keel for tonnage 86 9 Breadth extreme 34 11 Ditto for tonnage. 34 7 Ditto moulded. 34 1 Depth in the hold 15 0i Burthen in tons. Old measurement, ool seventy-five ninety-fourths; new admeasurement, 310 eleven twen- tieths. THE ROYAL DOCK YARD BATTAUO, AT PEMBROKE. -The summer drills of this battalion have just termi- nated, and so satisfactory has been the result, that the Admiralty have expressed their warmest approbation of the zeal manifested, and efficiency attained by both officers and men. It was only in May last that the men enrolled themselves, at which period not one of them knew the slightest iota of soldiering. They, however, as well indeed as the officers, who lost no opportunity of Raining an efficiency, set to with all their heart, and lht after night lent their whole attention to the "Usiness, and the state of perfection which they have attained is an incontestible proof of the labour and zeal "ith which they have been actuated. After well under- ending the different facings, marchings, and counter- tnarChings, they were instructed in company movements. These, after the fag necessarily attendant on the preli- minary steps, were attained with comparatively little difficulty then came the manual & platoon exercise, the firmg blank cartridge, and the practice with ball cartridge at a mark. Now many of these men had never before fired off a musket, therefore it would be naturally in- red that a long time would be required to give them "lything like perfection. In this, too, their determina- tion to succeed soon carried them beyond the stage of te noviciate, for the riddled state of the targets both th the infantry and artillery shewed daily what de- ductive work would have been made of an enemy placed iat sUch a range as those targets. On the day of in- sPection made of the battalion by Lord Auckland, the 1 rs.t Lord of the Admiralty, (about a month since) the evo- ut\Ons of the day were executed in the most satisfactory anner. The precision with which the wheelings were oected, and the firmness of the marching, were themes of wonder to all present. No troops, however well Practiced, could have done better, and efficient indeed tnust such a force necessarily become for the protection I 'lle of our naval arsenals in case of an in Yasion. The rne- chanical genius of many of the battalion must be a ma- terial cause of this success. No men better than our shipwrights understand straight lines, squares, parallels, &c. These particulars must tend much towards their so rapidly improving in these minor arts of war, and would ten effectually on the luckless foe who would dare to approach our dock yards in a hostile manner. Long Inay such an event be postponed, but should it ever t")Ine, depend upon it these hands to execute and hearts to dare such deeds as would even redound to the honour Ofthemselves, and the safety of our land. In all the Acquirements of the battalion, the officers have been Dually persevering. A certain portion of every day has Oeen devoted by them to the practice as well as the theory of the drill. Every facing did they personally Execute—every marching practice, and both with the "musket and sword go through the whole exercise. The cSult as before stated has been most satisfactory.