The Welshman

LAMPETER COUNTY COURT. I This Court was held on Saturday last, before John Johnes, Esq., the Judge. A large number of cases were entered for hearing, a portion of which were settled of court, and with the exception of the two following, none presented any feature of public interest. Lewis t'. Rowisids.-This was an action brought to recover the sum of ylo and interest upon a note of hand, payable on demand. Mr. John Lewis being sworn, said that he was a draper re- siding at Tregaron. He had been appointed a joint steward for the Ivorites' Club" in that town, and in obedience to the wishes of its members, he had brought the present action against the defendant, who had. borrowed XIO from the club in the year 1845, part of the interest on which he paid in the year 1850. Mr. Walter Rees, sworn, said: I am landlord of the Andes Arms, Tregaron. I am secretary to the Ivorites' Club, and have the care of the books. I remember the defendant coming to me with part of the interest due from him to the club, which I entered in the regular ledger at the club room, and many persons were present at the time. Cross-examined I do not remember whether the defendant told me that it was part of the interest he was paying or not. Do not recollect with certainty whether I entered it on the club book and on the back of the note immediately, but am sure that I did so the same evening. The defendant being sworn, did not deny the validity of the note, but asserted that from the first no one had asked him for either the money or interest. It was a palpable falsehood to protest to the court that he had paid any interest on the note, but that with respect to the money stated by Mr. Walter Rees to have been paid by him (defendant) as part of the in- terest, the fact was that the club officials requested him to go to Dowlais to pay the lodge money to the club, and they gave him X2 2s.-30s. as expenses and 10s. to pay to the club. There was a balance of 2s., which he refunded, and this was the money mentioned by Rees. Mr. James, attorney, for the defendant, in a powerful speech, pleaded the statue of limitation, adverting to the oath of Mr. Walter Rees, who stated that that the defendant came to him when the club was sitting, and that in the pre- sence of many of the members entered on the club books the money paid by the defendant without either being autho- rised by the defendant or told by any one that it was money paidin as interest. His Honour carefully recapitulated the evidence, and or- dered a verdlet for the defendant, with costs. Jones v. Jones.—This was an action brought to recover the sum of X4 lis. from Mrs. Margaret Jones, widow of the late Mr. Josiah Jones, Ddolwen, for labour. John Jones, sworn, said: I am the plaintiff in this action, and reside at Cwmmanw, but have lived at Plasgwin, in the parish of Llanwenog, tenant to the late Mr. Josiah Jones, the husband of the defendant, at a rental of £10. I took the premises at Michaelmas 1851, but did not enter on them till the latter part of the October following. The dwelling and out houses were in a bad state of repair, but Mr. Jones promised to render them tenantable, which, however, he failed to fulfil. In consequence of this I was obliged to find a sheltering place for my cattle, for which I paid X2 annually. I have been put to considerable expense in reparing my residence, which is unusual. Cross-examined: I have been nearly two years without paying the rent. I had my goods distrained upon by the de- fendant. It was not on account of his having heard that I was put in Court. I remember having signed a paper at Mr. Jones's request. I did not know what it contained. I am an illiterate person. I do not recollect that I saw any one pre- sent when Mr. Jones told me to set about repairing the houses. Lewis Lewis deposed that he and another man were sent at Mrs. Jones's request, to value the work done by the plain- tiff, and for which he charged the defendant. They surveyed the work, and conscientiously believed that the defendant was not overcharged. They considered the building materials alone worth the money charged. Several witnesses having been heard on the same side, Mrs. Jones was called, who said I am the defendant in this action, and am widow of the late Mr. Josiah Jones. I recollect being present at most of the interviews which the plaintiff had with my husband, and never heard him promise the plaintiff any- thing but that he would see to the houses being put in a state of repair. He did so, and paid the masons for the work. It was the plaintiff's promise to do the remainder. I know but little else of the transaction, as I left the whole to my husband during his life. David Hughes, sworn, said that he had lived as servant with Mr. Josiah Jones last year. Heard Mr. Jones say he would pay for the masonry, and that the plaintiff was under promise to do the remainder. The Court having been addressed by the respective at- torneys, His Honour summed up and returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Attorneys, for the plaintiff Mr. Thomas Williams, Lam- peter, for the defendant Mr. William Thomas, Aberystwith.

BRECON.—FUNERAL OF C. R. MORGAN, ESQ., LATE I M.P. FOR THIS BOROUGH. The funeral obsequies of this lamented gentleman took place on Thursday morning, the 9th inst. The lamented gentleman, as our readers are aware, died at Marseilles on the 14th ult. The body was conveyed to Lon- don, and thence by train in a hearse, arriving at Tredegar Park on the day above named, and interred in the family vault at Bassalleg on the same day. The mournful procession left Tredegar Park about 12 o'clock, in the following order Mr. Virtue, undertaker, and Mr. Niblet, of Bristol. State Lid of Feathers, carried by two mutes. CORPSE. Agents and Servants of the Family. First Carriage-containing the Rev. Chancellor Williams, Samuel Homfray, Esq., Mr. Millman, Captain Rodney Munday, and Master Arthur Morgan. Second Carriage—Sir Charles and Lady Morgan, Captain Godfrey Morgan, and Mrs. Augustus Morgan. Third Carrage-The Rev. Augustus Morgan, Mr. Frederick Morgan, Mrs. Styles, and Miss Morgan. Fourth Carriage-Oetavius Morgan, Esq., M.P., W. Styles, Esq., T. R. Williamson, Esq., and Sir George Walker, Baronet. The carriage of Sir Charles Morgan and two other carriages followed. It was not known in Brecon that the funeral had taken place until Saturday. This is much to be regretted, as the inha- bitants yIneriiiy would have taken measures to evince that profound respect which they entertained for their late mem- ber, as well as the high esteem in which the Tredegar family is held in this town.

BBECON LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. The bi-monthly meeting of this Board was held at the town- hall on Monday last. Present, Mordecai Jones, Esq., mayor, in the chair, Thomas Williams, Esq., and Messrs. Frver, and William Thomas. The clerk read the minutes of the former meeting of the Board, and also those of the last Council Board. Mr. Thomas Williams then moved that the accounts con- nected with the General District Rate and Water Rate, up to the 31st December should be produced for inspection at the next meeting, dwelling at the same time upon the necessity of having all the accounts duly audited and published in the local papers for the information of the public. Mr. Fryer quite coincided in the observations that had fallen Mr. Fry ,wi= s, and remarked that other Boards in neigh- bouring towns in the principality, had already procured their accounts audited and published, and expressed a strong opini- on that they should have done the same before they bad called for another rate. He trusted it would not now be lost sight of. Mr. Fryer also called the attention of the Board to the want of gas light on the top of Ship Street, near the Six Bells Inn. There had been no lamp lighted there for the last six months, and he thought it should be noticed when they paid the next half yearly gas accounts. The Board coincided. A bill of C6 3s. lid. was passed for labour for the last fort- night, several other small accounts were also allowed and passed. THE INTENDED INTRODUCTION OF WATER INTO MARKET STREET. Some discussion took place as to the expense of carrying water into this street. Mr. Thomas Williams said that it was certainly a most expensive undertaking, but as it had been determined to carry it out, he should offer no objection. The mayor then read estimates for performing the work, from Messrs. Wheeler, Brvant, John Hodges, and Thomas Williams, Ironfounder. The estimates of Mr. Williams, and Mr. John Hodges were equal in price, but the surveyor giving it as his opinion that Mr. Williams's included a little more work, and which as it was not specified in Mr. Hodges's esti- mate, would have to be paid for as extra. Mr. Thos. Williams moved that Mr. Williams's estimate be accepted, which was seconded by Mr. Fryer, and passed. The meeting was then adjourned to that day fortnight. BRECON.—INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, GLAMORGAN STREET.— A Sunday School Anniversary was held at the above place of worship, on Sunday, the 12th instant. The Rev. Rhys worsh i p, on Sundayo, f Kilsby, preached three excellent ser- Jones of Bolton, late of Kilsby, preached three excellent ser- mons and a collection was made at the close of each service in aid of the funds of the School, which amounted to upwards of £7. BRECON.—John Powell, Esq., of Watton Mount, has ap- pointed Henry Maybery, Esq., of the firm of Maybery, Williams and Cobb, of this town, to be under-sheriff for the ensuing year. BRECON.—INCREASB IN THE ARMY.—On Saturday last, a company of the 31st depot, now stationed in this garrison, paraded the town on recruiting service, which cxcited much interest. BRECON.—BETHEL CHAPEL.—The usual monthly meet- ings of the Calvinistic Methodist connexion of this county, were held on Tuesday and Wednesday last. The public ser- vices commenced on Tuesday evening at six, the service being introduced by the Rev. Thomas Probert, when two elequent and impressive sermons were preached, by the Revs. Ebenezer Williams, of Defynnock, and John Davies, late of Pembroke. On Wednesday morning at ten, the service was commenced by the Hev. Job Thomas, after which the Rev. David Charles, B.A., Theological Tutor of Trevecca College, delivered an admirable discourse in English, and the Rev. David Roberts, of Cowbridge, in Welsh. At two o'clock the service was opened by the Rev. David Davies, of Trevecca, and the Rev. Thomas Rees, Crickhowell, and the Rev. David Davies, of Trecastle, preached. At six o'clock the Rev. David Mills, of Llanelly, opened the service, and Messrs. Roberts, of Brilley, and Davies, of Aberporth, Cardiganshire, preached. The respective meetings were well attended, and the discourses were of a most intellectual and impressive character. COMMITTALS TO BRECON COUNTY GAOL.—By Mordeeai Jones, Esq., mayor, David Evans Evans, labourer, charged with being a deserter from the 82nd Foot.— William Jones, plasterer, to be imprisoned until the next General Quarter Sesssions in default of entering into sureties .of the peace.- By Henry Allen, Esq., Charles Taylor, carpenter, for trial at the Assizes, charged with having feloniously stolen from a dwelling-house, in the hamlet of Pipton, a quantity of wear- ing apparel, the property of James Lloyd.—By Henry Bailey, Esq., Sarah Evans for trial at the Assizes, charged with hav- ing, at the parish of Llanelly, stolen twenty sovereigns and other monies, the property of Thomas Thomas. By Capel Miers, Esq., John Clay, labourer, to be imprisoned until the next General Quarter Sessions, in default of entering into sureties of the peace towards his mother, Sarah Clay.—By C. A. Parkinson, Esq., Richard Morgan, labourer, to three ca- lendar months' hard labour, convicted of having deserted his wife and children, whereby they became chargeable to the parish of St. Michael Cwmdu.—By Rhys Davys Powell, Esq., Charles mJJavies, seaman, to 14 days' hard labour, convicted of vagrancy in the parish of Ystradgynlais.

GLAMORGANSHIRE. PREFERMENTS.—On the 15th instant, the Rev. W. Davies, was licensed assistant curate of Llangyfelach and St. John's, Morriston, in the County of Glamorgan, and on the same day, the Rev. Henry Palmer Leakey, of Hull, was duly licensed to the perpetual curacy of Trinity Church, Swansea, in the same County, vacant by the resignation of the Rev. George Acklom, value JE80 per annum, with residence. Patrons-The Rev. Charles Bridges, the Rev. Edmund Holland, and James Morgan, Esq., Strachan. BRITON-FERRY IRON WORKS.-It is rumoured that a wealthy company has taken these Works, and that they will be carried on with spirit. It is hoped that this is founded on fact, as a great number of persons having suffered severely in consequence of the want of employment since the Works have been stopped. MERTHYR.—INQUESTS HELD BY GEORGE OVERTON, ESQ.— On the 6th inst., at Gellyveilog, on view of the body of Jane Thomas, aged 42, who died suddenly in bed on the night of the 5th. It appeared by the evidence of the medical gen- tleman who attended deceased for the last six or seven weeks, that she had a giddiness in the head, and it was supposed that she died from apoplexy. Verdict, Died by the visita- tion of God." On the 7th, at the Six bells, on the body of Benjamin Jones. aged 22, who was killed by a fall of mine at one of the Cyfarthfa levels the preceding day. Verdict, Accidental death." On the 10th, at Penydarran, on the body of John Francis, aged 70, who fell down dead whilst in the act of hammering nails into a coffin being a carpenter by trade. "Died by the visit;tion of God" On the 11th at VerdCicatr, diff Arms, Hirwain, on the body of Ed- the 11th at the mund James, collier, aged 52, who was killed by the explo- sion of fire damp at Hirwain Works. Verdict accord- ingly. MRRTHYR COUNTY COURT.-The monthly sitting of this court took place on the 8th and 9th inst., before Thomas Fal- coner, Esq., Judge. The number of cases entered was rather less than usual, about 240, which His Honour disposed of in two days. The cases possessed no public interest. MERTHYR LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—From a report made at the last meeting, it appears that nearly £ 5,000 has been spent in this town, since the establishment of this Board, in levelling, channelling, and flagging the streets, and other- wise improving the sanatory state of the town. Much yet remains to be dane, but most of all, proper accommodations, drainage, as well as wash-houses and baths, which it is hoped will be accomplished since they have made a good beginning. MERTHYR POLICE.—On Wednesday, before J. C. Fowler and W. Thomas, Esqrs., James Phillips was charged with burglariously entering the house of Wm. Jones, butcher, and stealing therein a quantity of beef and mutton. Committed to Swansea gaol for trial at the next assizes.—On Friday, be- fore the same magistrates, George Rowlands, alias "Uipsey George," was sent to Swansea House of Correction for 14 days, with hard labour, as a rog'ue and vagabond.—William Davies and Lewis Griffiths, of Dowlais, were charged with having committed perjury. Committed for trial at the next assizes.—John Thomas, labourer, was fined 40s. and costs for assaulting P.C. James Cole in the execution of his duty. In default of payment he was committed for three weeks to the Swansea House of Correction.—On Saturday, before the same magistrates; Mary Jenkins was charged with stealing 201bs. of coal, the property of the Dowlais Iron Company, and committed for trial at the next adjourned Quarter Sessions.— On Monday, before the same magistrate, John Welsh was committed for trial at the next adjourned quarter sessions on the charge of maliciously cutting and wounding James Brown on the head with a poker.—Isaac Jones and John Williams were fined 5s. each and costs for drunkenness.—W. McLaren, carver, was fined in the full penalty of £5 for knowingly permitting gaming in his house. Paid.—Benjamin Allen was charged with stealing 18 pairs of children's and two pairs of women's boots. Committed for trial at the next adjourned quarter sessions.—A few transfers of licenses took place. NEATH PETTY SESSIONS.—On Friday last, before H. E. Evans, Griffith Llewellyn, John Rowland, and Rees Morgan, Mayor, Esqrs.—James Davies, mason, charged Thos. Jones, Briton Ferry, with non-payment of wages, amounting to X2 5s. 9d., at the rate of 3s. 6d. per day. Defendant offered to pay for the work by admeasurement. The case was ad- journed to allow the parties to come to an arrangement. Mr. Redlison, overseer of the hamlet of Blaenhonddau, parish of Cadoxton Juxta, Neath, against the South Wales Railway. for the non-payment of poor rates, amounting to £ 12. Or- dered to pay. D. Rosser, of Ystradgunlais, was charged by P.C. Evans, with being drunk. Fined 5s. and costs. Joshua, John, and Rees Price, with several other workmen, charged David Davies, of Cwmbach, with the non-payment of wages. The complainants had been employed by the defendant in building some cottages at Venallt Iron Works, and he maintained the work had been badly executed, which was said to be owing to the defective mortar. Mr. Llewellyn, the agent to the Venallt Works, undertook to see the men paid.-James Lowry against Wm. Rotson, Esq., for non-pay- ment of wages. The complainant claimed at the rate of 4s. per day. Evidence having been adduced that it had been re- duced to 3s. 2d. after due notice, and that the complainant had received goods amounting to £ 2 lis. on account, the case was dismissed.—John Davies, of Neath, charged by Superin- tendent Worman with being intoxicated, was discharged on paying costs.—Robert Payne, landlord of the Tiger Inn, was charged with keeping his house open for the sale of beer after 12 o'clock Sunday night. Ordered to pay costs.—Benjamin Thomas, Prince of Wales beer house, was charged by P.C. Pearce with a similar offence. Fined 5s- and 8s. 9d. costs.— Thos. Jenkins, Butcher's Arms, was charged with allowing persons to remain in his house after due hours. Discharged with a caution.—Henry Cawker, butcher, Briton-ferry, was ,,i en for the charged by P.C. Davies with keeping his stall open for the sale of meat after 11 o'clock, contrary to the Market Act. Fined 5s. and 9s. costs.—Philip Morganj late of Cwmavon, was charged by P.C. Isaac with stealing a jacket, the property of a fellow workman. The prisoner had taken it to Pem- brokeshire. Committed for trial.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. "WELSHMAN" OFFICE, FRIDAY MORNING. EASTERN QUESTION. The Times's Paris correspondent writes on Wednesday evening, that the sort of denial given by the Monitcur re- specting the receipt of the Emperor of Russia's answer has not weakened the belief that he has refused to comply. It is true that the regular despatches may not as yet have been received, but that a Telegraphic Message has been received of the kind noticed is still affirmed. FUNDS. No movement of importance in Funds, but quotations shewed greater firmness. Exchequer Bills steady at yester- day's advances. Railways improved. Great Northern, Great Western, London and North Western being principally dealt in mines shares firm. Jamaica description a shade better. In foreign little general business. Mexican opened better but were not supported. Spanish and Dutch closed good.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—THURSDAY, FEB. 16. The House met at five o'clock. The Earl of Abermarle alluding to the debate on Tuesday on foreign policy, expressed his regret at hearing the tone of de- spondency which prevailed on a subject of impending contest with Russia. The noble lord was proceeding to discuss the question, when he was called to order by Lord St. Leonards, and he therefore resumed his seat. The Lord Chancellor called attention to amendment of the law relating to probate of wills and granting of letters of administration. He described the evils of the present system of testamentary jurisdiction, which could not be rectified. The existing jurisdiction should all be abolished, and the business transferred to the Court of Chancery, and get rid eventually of proctors. This would apply only to London. Country wills affecting fifteen thousand pounds might be proved in one of the thirty new districts which would be created, but this would apply only to non contentious business. All wills must be registered in Lendon. These provisions would apyly to both real and personal property. He concluded by laying a Bill containing these provisions on the table. Lord Brougham and Lord St. Leonards expressed their concurrence, but the latter objected to real property being made subject to probable duty. Lord Campbell strongly approved of the whole proposition and wished the subject of Ecclesiastical Courts to be dealt with. The Lord Chancellor said, a bill on this subject would be brought in this session. The bill was read a first time and their Lordships adjourned at forty minutes past seven o'clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-THURSDAY, FEB. 16. I The House assembled at a quarter to four o'clock. In answer to a question from Mr. Disraeli, respecting the letter of the Emperor of the French to the Emperor Nicholas, Lord J. Russell stated that Louis Napoleon communicated with our Government previous to sending his letter, and that he considered it a laudable attempt to procure a termination of the dispute. Some modification in the terms had been suggested by this Government, in conformity with the Vienna note, which were adopted by the French Government, and he (Lord John) entirely approved of the attempt they had made. In reply to Mr. Bentinck, Lord J. Russell decline 1 to gua- rantee the accuracy of the telegraphic despatches given under the head of Vienna in the Times of this morning. Mr. Bright enquired whether Lord J. Russell was disposed to apply the principle of minorities included in his Reform Bill to the City of London. Lord J. Russell explained that he intended the application of the clause which in certain cases restricted voters to vote for one out of three candidates. Sir F. Kelly introduced his bill to regulate practices at elections of members of parliament, to prevent bribery, cor- ruption, intimidation and undue influence, and to diminish expense of elections, and denied that any lowering of the franchise or adopting the ballot would in any degree be effec- tual in prevention of corruption. He trusted his bill would tend to remove the greater portion of the evils so long com- plained of. The chief feature would be to provide for appoint- ment of an election officer each year for every place returning members, to whom the respective candidates shall pay all monies for election expenses, by whom such sums would be properly applied, and every chance of corruption precluded unless the election officer himself be a party to the evil which was not to be supposed. He admitted however, that there would still be a difficulty in presenting friends of candidates advancing money privately for corrupt practices. There were a series of clauses for the aboli- tion of processions, chairing, music, flag-bearers, and rendering all sums paid for all such displays illegal, and enabling the voters to vote bv means of voting papers, each paper to contain a solemn declaration that the voter had not received any bribe. He did not however, desire to prevent any one going to public poll and deliver his voting paper as he now did his vote. Under this plan personation or fabri- cation of any fraud would be impracticable. This was an outline of his measure and in bringing it forward he was actu- ated by no party views. Colonel Sibthorp denounced the proposed bill as unpractica- blein its machinery, and futile in its results. The Attorney General on the part of the Government would consent to the introduction of the bill, at-the same time he viewed many portions of it as very doubtful policy, especially that portion relating to voting papers, although there were many things in the bill worthy of being considered. Mr. Hume was afraid the measure would not have the intended effect, but in some respects increase the evils com- plained of. Mr. Berkeley was of opinion that the bill would not prove a remedy for corruption. Leave was given to bring in the bill. Mr. C. Forster moved for leave to bring in a bill to amend the truck act. Mr. Peto and Mr. Bruce supported the motion. Mr. Hume, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Crawford opposed it. Lord Palmerston would not oppose the introduction of the bill, having given a pledge to that effect last session. As a rule it was better to leave all classes to settle their mutual disputes, but it was easy to conceive that in some cases a pro- vision to supply articles to the workmen might be advan- tageous. Under the circumstances, he proposed that the bill hould be brought in and referred to a select committee. After remarks from Mr. Phillimore in favour of the motion. Leave was given to bring in the bill. Mr. Serjeant Shee asked for leave to bring in a bill to pro- vide compensation for improvements made by tenants in Ireland, the object of which was to provide that every tenant who shall make certain improvements shall not be evicted without compensation, provided such eviction be not for non- payment of rent or breach of covenant. He proposed to add twenty sections to the hill introduced last session. After some observations from Mr. Urquhart, Mr. George, Sir John Young, and Mr. Napier, leave was given to bring in the bill. The remaining business was disposed of, and the House ad- joumed at twenty minutes past eleven o'clock. London, Thursday evening. On change, business steady. Tallow 62s. for P.Y.C. Saltpetre in demand at ;C24 1 0s. to J625. Tea unaltered, Scotch Pig iron as last, Linseed Oil, 33 and 6 spirits of Turpentine 65. No later foreign news of importance. In Paris it is be- lieved that the Emperor Napoleon's propositions to the Czar have been received. The report of the actual embarkation of the French troops at Toulon and Marseilles is stated to be p remature.

CLOSING PRICES OF FUNDS. I Consols for Account, 91 J; do. money, 93J; Bank Stock, I 221 prem. RAILWAYS. I London and North western, 1041; Midland, 63q; Cale- donians, 53!, pref. 101; Eastern Counties, 131; Edingburgh and Glasgow, 64; Great Northern, 90; Great Western, 83; Leeds Northern, 14; Lancashire and Yorkshire 661 j Brighton, 97; South Western, 82 Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln, 23J; North Midland, 49h.

CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. House Surgeon's Weekly Report for the week ending Feb. 15 ?? {" Remaining since last Report 13 J § -g J Admitted since 1 A D!scharged cured and relieved 1 ) o'* Died of l Remaining. -13 g i f Remaining since last Report 61 I fi7 P -? J Admitted since. 6)67 ^3 1 Discharged cured and relieved 8 j 8c 6 ?j?Died 0? Remaining. -59 MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR THE WEEK. Physician, Dr. Lawrence Surgeon, Mr. Rowlands. COMMITTEE.—Rev. Dr. Lloyd, Chairman, Messrs. G. Spur- l rell, G. Bagnall, J. J. Stacey, R. M. Davies. I JORN W. WHITE, Secretary.

THEATRE ROYAL, CARMARTHEN. MRS. DUNANT MOST respectfully announces that her BENEFIT will take place during the RACE WEEK, when the whole strength of the Company, assisted by several amateurs of repute will make their appearance. Tickets to be had at the Journal Office, the Ivy Bush, Boar's Head, and all the principal Hotels. FOR SALE, A REMARKABLY neat PONY PIIXTONL, with Pole and Y- Shaft complete, built by Rogers, of Bristol; also a set of Double and Single Harness, all in excellent condition. Apply to Mr. R. M. Davies, Chemist, &c., Carmarthen. February 16th, 1854.

PRICES OF THE FUNDS AT FOUR O'CLOCK EACH DAY. I liFrlSat I ?t ? T u. W. )Th. Bank Stock I '216 217 21fi l216i 216i 221 3 per Cent. Reduced i!92 £ 92| 92 £ 92 £ ;92|"j92 3 per Cent. Consols '91? 92 92?91? :91?9H India Bonds .?6 p j— 10 I- 10 p lOp New 3] perCent !|93j (93^ 93? 92? 93 93 Bank Long Annuities |5J 5i ?,5 151 1?54 India Stock ||— [230 231 1232 ?32'— Kxchequer Bills i20 p 20 p 19 p?O p20 p20p

LATEST PRICES OF RAILWAY SHARES. I ————— Price 4f,? Share. £ s. d Lancashire and Yorkshire EIOO pcl 66 15 0 London and North Western £100 sh jElOOpd 104 15 0 Great Western EIOO sh ;Cloo pd. 83 0 0 Midland Counties .£100 pd. 63 10 0 South Wales £50 sh £ -50 pd. 33 10 0 South Eastern sh. £ 100 pd. 62 5 0 Vale of Neath sh. £ 20., pd. £ 17.. 15 15 0 SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.—TRAFFIC RETURN. ;c s. d. Week ending Feb., 5, 1854 Miles, 162,1 3882 19 5 Corresponding week, 1853 ditto 131 2433 6 1

GLOCESTER AND DEAN FOREST RAILWAY. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held at Glocester on Saturday, Mr. S. Baker in the chair. The report stated that the lease, which was intended to give practical effect to the agreement with the Great West- ern Railway Company, would be presented for the seal of this company, and that the line had been worked up to the present time under the terms of that agreement, the powers of which had been enlarged and confirmed. This important matter being finally settled, the labour and responsibility.of. conducting the affairs of the company were of course much less onerous than heretofore, and the directors therefore pro- posed that the expence of management should be further reduced. After paying a dividend on the half-year ending the 31st of December last at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum, free of income-tax, there would be X397 left towards meeting the debenture interest, which would fall due on the 1st of April next. The works on the Hereford, Ross, and Glocester Railway were progressing in a very satisfactory manner, and on their completion the rent receivable from the Great Western Company would bo raised from £ 11,430 to E13,970 per annum, or equivalent to 54 per cent. per annum on the share capital of this company, and the directors had the strongest belief that that line would be completed within the present year. The accounts showed the receipts on capital to be £ 254,000, all of which was expended except a small balance of £ 71. Of the payments, £ 116,069 had been paid to contractors, zC72,286 for land and compensation, and Y,16,492 for Parlia- mentary and law expenses. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said, in consequence of the completion of the arrangements, the directors now proposed to reduce their own salaries to £100, and that of the secretary to £ 50. They prefered this plan to handing over the management entirely to the Great Western Company. After a short conversation resolutions were put to the meeting, and carried unanimously, for the adoption of the report, declaring the dividend 4 per cent., affixing the seal of the company to the lease to the Great Western Company, and reducing the salaries of the directors and secretary as already announced. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the business of the meeting.

DEPARTURE OF TROOPS FOR THE EAST.—On Tuesday morning a battalion of the Coldstream Guards passed through the Strand, on their way to the station of the South- Western Railway, by which they will proceed to Southhampton, where they will remain a day or two, previous to taking their depar- ture along with other'portions of the British army, for Con- stantinople. As they marched up the Strand, preceded by the band playing the British Grenadier," and other favou- rite tunes, they were followed by a crowd of persons, who cheered them most lustilv, evidently proud that we could turn out a body of such fine fellows to do duty in the East. No inconsiderable portion of the crowd consisted of the female re- latives and acquaintances of the soldiers, and it was not diffi- cult to perceive among them manv sad faces. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN.—A blue book was published last week, giving statistics of the number of children born in one year in England and Wales as 578,150, and disclosing the appaling fact, that of these no fewer than 30,334 were illegiti- mate, or 1 in 14. The number is pretty equally distributed over the whole country. A III-, T FOR TUTORS.—A parent would rush in the greatest alarm, after a child that was indiscriminately eating wild fruits and berries, for fear it should lay hold of a poison. How much greater care ought to be exerted in preventing an indiscriminate use of books, lest the morals should imbibe a poison that will stamp the future character with irretrievable dishonour. Ex PARTE FENN—IN RE THE PENANT AND CRAIGWEN CONSOLIDATED LEAD MINING CoitrANY.-Oii Wednesday last, Before the Lord Chancellor and the Lords Justices of Appeal. This was a re-hearing of an appeal motion decided by the Lord Justices on the 28th of July, 1853. The court decided that the Fenn was entirely released from the associa- tion on the 4th September 1851, and dissmissed the appeal with costs. VALENTINE'S DAY IN THE LONDON DISTRICT POST-OFFICE. -On Tuesday morning orders were issued by Mr. W. Boken. ham, Superintending President of the Inland Department ot the General Post-office, and of the London District Post, that the letter carriers employed in the last mentioned establish-' ment shall be provided with a "substantial dinnet, consisting, of roast beef, plum pudding, vegetables, and a moderate supply of beer, at a respectable tavern in their respective walks, the dinner to take place in each district at one o'clock. The sorters, subsorters, messengers, porters, constables, and super- numeraries employed in the department will be regaled in a similar manner in the Great Hall, on the basement of the building; or at their option they may each receive a shilling in lieu of the entertainment. The drivers of mail carts, ex- press riders, (post-boys), and others whose services cannot be well dispensed with during official hours, will be provided with well dis f?ent supper, and each person employed in the esta- blishment is to be supplied with a limited quantity of ale. The business transacted in the department on Tuesday morn- ing exceeded by far that of former years. By the first delivery at 8 o'clock the number of letters sent out was 42,000, which at the 10 o'clock delivery increased to 78,000, and it is fully expected that the total number that will pass through the office during the day will not fall much short of a quarter of a million. This is exclusive of those letters transmitted by the General Post. — Times

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The Carmarthenshire Hounds will meet on Monday, Feb. 20th, at Greencastle; Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, at Wenallt Lodge; and on Friday, Feb. 24th, at the Traveller's Rest, each dr.y at half-past 10, The Tivyside Hounds will meet on Monday, at Eglwyswrw, and on Friday, at the Black Cock, each day at 10 o'clock. The Bronwydd Beaglea will meet on Tuesday Feb. 21, at Synod Inn, at 11 o'clock.

BIRTHS. On the llth inst., at Rhiwarthen, the wife of Thomas Bonsall, Esq., of a daughter. On the 12th instant, the wife of Mr. R. Stephens, hair dresser, Haverfordwest, of a daughter. the )vife of the Rev. J On the 12th instant, at Ebbw Vale, the wife of the Rev. J. Emlyn Jones, M. A., of a son. On the 15th instant, at the White Horse Inn, Aberystwith, the wife of Mr. G. T. Smith, of a daughter. MARRIED. On the 7th instant, at St. Pancras church, London, Captain Cawsey, 3f the ship Tigress" of London, to Mary, eldest to ?Nfarv c daughter of the late Mr. John Hogan, shipbuilder, Hakin, Pembrokeshire. On the 4th instant, at the parish Church, Llanwonno, by the Rev. David Morgan, curate, Mr. Timothy Hughes, of Mountain Ash, to Miss Mary Ann Hinder, of the same place. On the llth instant, at the parish Church, Llanwonno, by the Rev. David Morgan, curate, Mr. Richard Thomas, of lihondda, to Miss Jane Llewellyn, of Troedrhiwtrwyn. On the 6th instant, at Llanbadarnfawr, Cardiganshire, by the Rev. W. Evans, curate, Mr. Isaac Morgans, mariner, to Jane, only daughter of Mr. Henry Michael, master mariner, Aberystwith. On the 10th instant, at Llanbadarnfawr, Cardiganshire, by the Rev. W. Evans, curate, by. licence, Mr. D. Williams, saddler, Bridge-street, Aberystwith, to Jane, youngest daughter of Mr. Edward Thomas, of the Nanteos Arms, Aberystwith. On the 9th instant, at St. Mary's Church, Newport, Pem- brokeshire, by the Rev. Ll. Ll. Thomas rector, Mr. Owen Ellis, Mill Terrace, to Miss Mary Davies, Tabcrnacle Row. On the 14th instant, at the same place, Mr. William Ro- berts, Professor of Mathematics, to Miss Sarah Jones, con- fectioner, High-street, Newport. DEATHS. On the llth instant, aged two years, Henry William, son of Mr. R. Rowland, Supervisor of Inland Revenue, of this town. On Monday last, in his 66th year, Capt. Lewellin Phillips, late of the schooner ivaiad, ol car, Capt. Lem,ellin Phillips, late of the schooner Naiad, of Carmarthen. The deceased was much respected by a numerous circle of relatives and friends. On Thursday last, at Milford, very suddenly, (being seized, with a fit of apoplexy) Mr. Thomas Hulbert, aged 28, many years driver of the stage coach plying between that town and Haverfordwest. The deceased was very much esteemed by his patrons for his civility and obliging conduct, and his death is much lamented. On the 8th inst., aged 39, Mr. Wm. Dean Whitlow, fifth son of Mr. Geo. Whitlow, of Hook. Haverfordwest. On the 9th instant, aged 80, Mr. Job Morgan, of Mountain Ash, in the parish of Llanwono. He had been for many years a consistent and faithful member in his parish church, and his death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. On Monday last, aged 34, Mr. David Price, chemist, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Price, Drover's Arms, Porthyrhyd, near Llandovery, deeply regretted by a large circle of rela- tives and friends. On the 13th instant,, at her residence, at the Old Black Lion, Tregaron, aged 55, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, widow, for a great number of years a faithful member of the Calvinistic Metho- dists. On Monday last, at Aberclun, near Brecon, after a short illness, John Hughes, Esq., eldest son of the late William Hughes, Esq., of Llanfaes. On the 10th instant, at Ramshorn, in the parish of Be- gelly, aged 74, Mr. Thomas Lewis, farmer. On the 4th instant, at his residence in Bath, Mr. James Harvey, the esteemed and excellent representative of Messrs. Spence, Baggallay, and Co,, of London. Mr. Harvey had been a traveller for upwards of 30 years, and during that long period had never missed a journey, always living in the enjoy- ment of vigorous health to within a short period of his death.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. I -1 -y CAMiUjrrHEN.—Arrived, the Star, (s.), Crady, 1J?j-? ?, &ot?Bristol: Dauntless, Jones, from Liver- .?'T  s?a  ? pool, with sundries: Liver, Cobbley from AL Bridgwater, with flour: Industry, Evans: MBSSEHB Speedwell, Williams, from Saundersfoot, with pig iron: H. W. Treharne, Jones: Sisters, Thomas: Wel- come, Thomas John and Mary, Richards, from Penclawdd Farmer's Delight, Griffiths: Jane, Griffiths, from Pembrey with coals. Sailed, the Star, (s.), Crady: Mary, Lewis, for Bristol, with sundries: Liver, Cobbley, for Bridge water, with coals Dauntless, Jones, for Liverpool, with tin plates: Welcome, Thomas John and Mary, Richards Industry, Evans Sis- ters, Thomas: H. W. Treharne, Jones, for Llanelly, with I balUwt.

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF CARDIGAN. GENTLEMEN, A REQUISITION having been placed in my hands, soli- citing me to come forward as a Candidate for the Repre- sentation of the County in Parliament, vacant by the resig- nation of our respected Member COLONEL POWELL, I am induced to comply, and venture to ask your suffrages and support. In seeking this honour I can only assure you that it will be my earnest endeavour to uphold in Parliament those Conserva- tive Principles, which I have hitherto maintained: at the same time I will not pledge myself to Party; for with me, if elected, it will be "measures and not men." Should I obtain your confidence, I will fearlessly and honestly discharge the duties confided to my keeping, and watch over the interests of the County with fidelity and care. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient humble Servant, LISBURNE. Cross wood, February 14th, 1854. MODERATOR LAMPS. THESE LAMPS which givo a pure brilliant flame, equal i to the largest Gas Light, can be seen in the greatest variety in Bronze and China, from the cheapest to the most elegant designs manufactured, AT J. JACOB'S, CHINA AND GLASS SHOW ROOMS, DARK-GATE, CARMARTHEN, AND 19, CASTLE-STREET, SWANSEA. NOW discharging, a CARGO from RUSSIA.—TIMBER DEALS, STAVES, &c. JOHN A. TIMMINS. Bridge Wharf, January 18th, 1854. TO BE SOLD, JT< IROM 400 to 500 superior ASH TREES on several Farms the GLANRI t WDW ESTATE, in the Parish of L l angendeirne, in the County of Carmarthen. Also several Tons of PITWOOD. Apply at Glanrhwdw. CARMARTHEN.—DENTAL SURGERY. MR. G J. SYLVESTER, OF WORCESTER, SURGEON-DENTIST, MAY be consulted on all cases relative to his Profession, v) at CARMARTHEN, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes- -y next, the 20th, 21st, and 22nd instant. Apartments at Mrs. RICHARDS', Guildhall-Square. Mr. S. attends at Carmarthen periodically. Worcester, Feb. 15th, 1854. To Contractors for Public Works. CARMARTHEN SEWERS. THE CARMARTHEN LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH i are desirous of receiving Tenders for the construction of Brick Sewers for a portion of the Town of Carmarthen, with Junctions, Man-holes, &c. &c. Parties desirous of Tendering can see the Plans and?pec? fications at my Office, on and after Monday, the loth of Februarv instant. Tenders will be received not later than Wednesday, the lst day of March next. By Order of the Board, By Order of the Board, GEO. THOMAS, Clerk. I Carmarthen, February 8th, 1854. DISTRICT OF CARMARTHEN. CONTRACTS. THE Town Council and Local Board of Health for this  District will receive Tenders for the following Work, for One Year, viz. PRINTERS. One Year, v i z.:— For doing the necessary Printing for the Town Council and Local Board; the Tenders to state the prices according to the different sizes of the paper. IRONMONGERS. For supplying Cast Iron Gutters and Gratings for the Streets, at per pound. MASONS. For Flagging and Repairing the Streets, &e. PAINTERS AND GLAZIERS. For Repairing, Painting, and Glazing the Public Lamps. PLUMBERS, SMITHS AND OTHERS. For Repairing and Keeping in Repair the Public Conduits. The Local Board of Health for this District are prepared to receive Tenders for providing and fixing Four New Lamp Pillars, with Lamps complete. The Pattern of the Lamps, and a Copy of the Specification may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office. Sealed Tenders, endorsed "Tender for Gas Lamps," and addressed to the Town Clerk, will be received up to the 25th instant. 1D Security will be required for the due performance of the Pfintrsct TO QUARRYMEN, STONE-MERCIIANTS, &c. For supplying about 900 Cubio yards of broken stone, con- sisting of Limestone, Penlan, and River Stone, to be deli- vered in such quantities as may from time to time be re- quired. ?Tenders will be received for the whole, or for each separate description of stone and also for the delivery of 500 Tons of Unbroken Limestone on Carmarthen Quay. Each Contractor will be required to enter into a Contract, with a responsible Surety, whose written consent must be sent in with the Tender. Specifications may be seen, and a Form of Tender obtained, on application to the Clerk of the Board. Sealed Tenders to be delivered on or before Saturday, the 25th of February next, to the Clerk of the Board. By Order of the Board, GEO. THOMAS, Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, llth Feb., 1854. TO COVER THIS SEASON.-1854. BLUE PILL, THE PROPERTY OF MR. WILLIAM REES, VELINDRE, NEAR LAMPETER, And bred by Gen. Grosvenor (see Stud Book), Was got by Physician, out of Blue Stockings, winner of the Riddlesworth, of £ 6,400 (the largest Stake ever run for.) Thorough-breds, 5 Guineas and 5 Shillings the Groom. Racing half-breds, 3 Guineas and 5 Shillings the Groom. Farmers' Mares 2 Guineas and 5 Shillings the Groom. Winners and Dams of Winners of £100 at one time, gratis.  TJLUE PILL is a dark brown, with A Vjjpa fi -D black legs, and not a speck of white, full fifteen hands three inches high, of ex- traordinary substance and power, remark- ably handsome, and has proved himself a sure foal-getter. His Stock, which are almost without an exception Colts, promise to make first class Hunters and Carnage Horses. He was awarded the Carmarthen Agricul- tural Society's Prize of I 10 last year. BLUE PILL got by Physician out of Blue Stockings by Poppinjay her dam Bris-as (winner of the Oaks) by Benning- borough; Lady Jane by Sir Peter; Paulina (winner of the Great St. Leger), by Florisel; Captive by Machem Caliope by Slouch; Little Hearty Maro by Cade; Roxanna by the Godolphin Arabian. PHYSICIAN by Brutendorf out of Brunette; Brutendorf by Blacklock, out of Mundane by Pot 8-os, Blacklock by Whte- lock out of a Corianda Mare; Whitelock by Hamb etoman, out of Rosalind by Phenomenon; Hambletonian by King Fergus out of a Highflyer Mare King Fergus by Eclipse, out of tolly; Eclipse by Marske, out of Spiletto by Regulus; Marske by Squirt, out of a Blackleg Mare; Squirt by Bart- lett's Childers (own brother to Flying Childers), out of a Snake Mare; Barlett's Childers by Arabian out of Betty Leeds proving him to be one of the best bred horses in England. In symmetry, temper, constitution, and action, he is unsurpassed. BLUE PILL will attend at Newcastle, Cardigan, Newport, Fishguard, Solva, St. David's, Haverfordwest, Milford, Pem- broke, Tenby, Narberth, Laugharue, St. Clears, and Car- marthen fortnightly. TOWN-HALL, CARMARTHEN. MR. EDWAED RIBBON. (LEADER OF THE CARMARTHEN MUSICAL SOCIETY,) BEGS to inform the Gentry and inhabitants of Carmarthen j) and its Vicinity, that he purposes giving A Grand Vocal & Instrumental Concert, ASSISTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CARMARTHEN MUSICAL SOCIETY, AT THE ABOVE PLACE, On MONDAY, the ?0th day of FEBRUARY, 1854. Mr. E. R. has much pleasure in announcing that TWATtATWE CASTAGLIONI, Has kindly proffered her services for the Concert. The Hon. Captain Plunkett has also consented to allow a portion of the BAND OF THE FIRST ROYALS TO ASSIST ON THE OCCASION. VOCALIST. MADAME CASTAGLIONI. PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENTALISTS. T. Alcock, Esq., Mr. Harding, (Cornet a Pistons,) of Haver- fordwest, Mr. Tasker, Mr. Ribbon, and Mr. W. Richards. LEADERS. MESSRS. EDWARD AND JAMES RIBBON. PROGRAMME: FIRST PART. 1. Overture. Figaro MOZART. 2. Song.- M,,tdame Castaglioni. —" 0 bid your faithful Ariel" LINLEY. 3. Quadrille.—" England" D'ALBERT. 4. Solo.—Violin—6th Air—Mr. E. Ribbon DE BERIOT. 5. Valse—" Coming through the Rye" E. RIRBON. 6. Galop.—" Esmeralda" E. RIBBON. An Interval of 10 minutes between the Parts. SECOND PART. 7. Overture. Sargino" P AER. 8. Solo.—Flute—Tyrolean Air and Variations- Trevor Alcock;Esq. DIPFLE. 9. Bong.-Madame Castaglioni-" II Segretto," from the Opei a of Lucrezia Borgia. DONIZETTI. 10. Solo.—Violin—" Se Romeo tuccise un figlio" —Mr. E. Ribbon 11. Trio.—Cornopeans & Saxe Horn.—"Chough and Crow"-Messrs. Harding, B. Jones, and E. Ribbon. BISHOP. 12. Overture.—" Guy Mannering" BISHOP. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Programmes, may be had of Mr. R. M. Davies, Chemist, Mr. W. Spurrell, Bookseller, King-street, at the Journal- Office, and of Mr. E. W. Shackell, Library, Guildhall-square, where Tickets may also be procured. I Admission, -Reserved Seats, 2s. 6d.; Back Seats, Is. 6d. Doors opened at half-past seven, to commence at eight. DENTAL SURGERY. -00- Commencement of Professional Attendance, Tuesday Morning next, 21st instant, at Miss EVANS, Lammas-street. -00- MR. LAWRENCE LANSDOWN, DENTIST, From 61, Grosvenor-Street, Grosvenor-Square, LONDON, (Formerly Senior Pupil, Assistant, and Designee of ROBERT PEARSALL, Esquire, Cheltenham, 1832 to 1839, MAVTNG Professional appointments to fulfil in the County, has the honour of announcing that, according to request, ho JH has arranged to visit Carmarthen periodically, and may bo consulted DAILY at MISS EVANS'S, CONFECTOINER, ,MAS -STREET, DURING THE PRESENT MONTH. MR. LAWRENCE LANSDOWN, being a Practical Dentist, will enable the most economical to avail themselves of the resources of his skill, the high charges frequently made for the most inefficient services, deterring innumerable parties from having recourse to this invaluable and rising art. MR. LAWRENCE LANSDOWN continues to supply his beautifully tinted Incorrodible TEETH and GUMS, on an entirely new principle, as exercised by himself in London and the provinces, with unfailing success, for years past, and to perform every operation in Dental Surgery on safe and certain principles. UNEXCEPTIONABLE REFERENCES AND TESTIMONIALS. New Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Early Potatoes, &c. &c. J. W. WHITE, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, GUILDHALL-SQUARE, CARMARTHEN, T)EGS to state that he has just received a fresh supply of D NEW GARDEN and FLOWER SEEDS; EARLY POTATOES, SPRING VETCHES, &c. &c., all of superior quality. CARMARTHEN. SALE OF THE COLONEL, HALF-BRED ENTIRE HORSE. TO BE SOLI) BY AUCTION, On SATURDAY, the 25th Day of FEBRUARY, 1854, AT CARMARTHEN, THE COLONEL, now five years old, by Young Firman, by Firman, dam Selina by Selim. fhe COLONEL is a beautiful bright Bay, stands sixteen and a half hands high, possessing extraordinary powers, with the most perfect aetiou. and fine temper, and is admitted by competent Judges to be one of the best Country Stallions in Wales. The COLONEL is a perfect Fencer, and up to any weight with Hounds. The COLONEL may be seen any day previous to the day of Sale, on application at Croft Cottage, near Carmarthen. Carmarthen, February 16th, 1854. PEMBROKESHIRE. I Important and Extensive Sale of Colliery Plant, Steam Engines, r1 Rails, Pedestals, Sleepers, Gates, Waggons, Weighing Machine, upwards of Sixty Tons of Bar Iron, and other very Valuable Effects. MR. GEORGE GOODE Begs to announce that he has been favoured with Instructions from JAMES MARKS CHILDS, ESQ., TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On WEDNESDAY, the 1ST day of MARCH, 1854, At the Begelly Collieries, near Tenby, THE whole of the important and very Valuable Colliery Plant belonging to the above Collieries, consisting of a Superior Double Acting Condensing STEAM BEAM EN- GINE, complete on Bolton and Watts principle, having a 24 Inch Cylinder, working 4 feet stroke, with two Boilers, and all Steam and feed pipes, &c., Engine House and Fixtures. A quantity of 11 Inch Pump and other sizes, working barrels and plunger poles, Hand Clack pieces, pump rods, strapping plates and bolts, &c.; Shear legs, Capston, and Capston Chain; also a single acting high pressure Steam Engine, nearly new for winding, having a 14 inch Cylinder with Boiler, Drum Barrel, and Winding Chains, &c., complete A Superior Weighing Machine complete Railway and under- ground Waggons an extensive quantity of Rails, Sleepers, Blocks, &c.; several Gates and Posts; Winding and other Chains; Box and Parting Plates; about 14 Tons of Bar Iron of Ebbw Vale make, in Bars of about 15 feet long, 3 by 1, together with a large assortment of Colliery Plant too numerous to particularize within the limits of an adver- tisement. The whole to be sold in Lots without reserve. The Sale to take place on the premises, commencing at 12 o'clock at noon. CARMARTHENSHIRE HUNT WEEK. Important Sale of Hunters, Hacks, Oarriage and Draught Horses, Town-built Drag, fashionable Tax Cart, Spring Van, Timber Wagirons, & other Valuable Effects. MR. GEORGE GOODE Has received instructions from Messrs. CONDER and Co. and others, to SELL by AUCTION, On SATURDAY, the 25th day of FEBRUARY, 1854, AT CARMARTHEN, THE following HUNTERS, HACKS, RIDING, HAR- NESS, and DRAUGHT HORSES, &c. &e. BLACK HESS, very clever in Harness, and calculated to make a valuable Brood Mare. SPONGE; a good Hunter, and quiet in harness. WICKLOW, a Brown Gelding by Skylark, six years old, a good Hunter, and very fast in harness. SCAMPERDALE, a Chesnut Gelding by Annandale, six years old, a perfect Hunter, and up to twelve stone with hounds. MILFORD, a Bay Gelding by Welcome, seven years old, dam by Economist, equal to fourteen stone with hounds, a perfect Hunter. JERRY, a Grey Gelding, seven years old, by Freney, dam by Elvas. up to great weight with hounds, and verv fast. VELVET, a Chesnut Marc by Recherche, dam by Ishmael, very fast, and a very clever juniper. SCOTT, a Bay Gelding bv Welcome, seven years old, very handsome, fast, and a very clever Hunter. OLYMPIA, (a Chesnut Mare, rising eettea years old, by am by Swordsman, a Steeple Chase winner, and a, very clever Hunter. ST. PATRICK, Bay Gelding by Freney, rising seven years old, a first-class Hunter with any hounds. THE COLONEL, A Bay Entire Horse by Young Firman, bv Firman, dam Se- lina by Selim, five years old, colour, Bright Bay, very hand- some, having the most perfect action, with fine temper, stands sixteen hands two inches high, and is admitted to be one of the best Country Stallions in Wales; is a perfect fencer, and up to any weight with hounds. CHOUGH and CROW, a pair of handsome Bay Carriage Horses, have been driven constantly in double and single harness. LION, Bay Gelding, six years old by Young Firman, out of ,a well-bred mare, an excellent harness or match horse, stands nearlv sixteen hands high, very fast in all his paces. WELSHMAN, a most superb Stallion Pony, six years old, very powerful, with extraordinary action. Also, several other valuable HORSES and HACKS, Together with a large number of very valuable DRAUGHT HORSES, which, up to the day of Sale, are regularly worked on the South Wales Railway. Also, a handsome Town-built Drag Plweton, nearly new; a fashionable Tax Cart, several sets of Single and Double Harness. Several complete sets of Horse Clothing, a Four-wheel SPRING VAN, two Carpenters' Shops, one small do., Works Office and fittings, Smiths' Shop 10,000 Superficial Feet of Yellow and Red Pine Slabs, and other valuable Effects. Catalogues are now preparing and will be ready for delivery on the Tuesday previous to the Sale, to be obtained at the principal Inns in the County, of Messrs. Conder and Co., Haverfordwest, and of Mr. Geo. Goode, Auctioneer, Quay- Street, Carmarthen. Works, Feb. 8th, 1854. PEMBROKESHIRE. MR. H. P. GOODE Has been instructed to SELL ry AUCTION, at the RUTZEN ARMS INN, NARBERTH, On THURSDAY, the 23RD day of FEBRUARY, 1854, at two o'clock, ALL that VALUABLE and PRODUCTIVE FREE- HOLD ESTATE called HILL, with the compact and convenient small holdings of MOOR BACH, STAR, CASTLE CROFT, MIDDLE HILL, and BEACON, (formerly part of HILL), situate in the several pa- rishes of Ludchurch and Lampeter Velfrey, in the County of Pembroke, intersected by the Roads leading from the Collieries at Merrixton, and Lime Stone Quarries at Lud- church, towards Tenby, Narberth, and Llandissilio, and bounded on the South by Tanners Lane, another important leading thoroughfare, delightfully situated, with a dry, healthy, Turnip and Sheep soil, commanding a beautiful view of Tenby Bay, distant from the church, at Ludchurch, less than a quarter of a mile, and only three miles from the Mar- ket and and Post Town of Narberth; six from the Narberth Road Station on the South Wales Railway; and eight from Tenby, containing together (exclusive of roads) 251A. OR. 32P., IN TWO LOTS. LOT r.-The very productive Farm of HILL, in the Parishe. of Ludchurch and Lampeter Velfrey, containing 143A. OR. 37P. or thereabouts, held by Mr. Lewis Williams, under an agree- ment for a Lease of 7, 14, or 21 years, at the option of either party, at the yearly rent of £110. Also the compact and convenient Farm of MOOR BACH, in the Parish of Lampeter Velfrey, containing 24A. 3R. 20P. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Theophilus Evans, as tenant from year to year, at the low yearly rent of;CIS. LOT ii.-The four compact and well-situated Tenements called STAR, CASTLE CROFT, MIDDLE HILL, and BEACON, all in the Parish of Ludchurch, and held as follows:— STAR, containing 16A. OR. 28P. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Captain Burgess, as tenant from year to year, at the yearly rent of S10. CASTLE CROFT, containing 17A. On. 12P. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mary Parry, widow, under an agreement for a lease for her life (now aged 80 years and upwards), at the low yearly rent of £ 4. MIDDLE HILL, containing 23A. OR. 28P. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Thomas James, as tenant from year to year, at the yearly rent of fl2. BEACON, containing 26A. 2R. 27r. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Benjamin Eynon. under an agreement for a Lease for three lives, at the low yearly rent of X16. Particulars with plans may be had on and after the 1st day of February, at the place of sale, or on application to Messrs. Evans, Powell, and Co., Solicitors, Haverfordwest, or of Mr. H. P. Goode, of the same place, Land Agent, &c. CARDIGANSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At the BLACK LION INY, in the Town of Lampeter, on SATURDAY, the 25th day of MARCH, 1854, at one o'clock in the afternoon, in Two Lots, as under:- By Mr. David Lewis, Auctioneer, LGT I. ALL that Freehold Messuage, Farm, Lands, and Coppice Wood, called BRYNMA WR, containing 81 acres, Woo d called BR 3 roods, and 37 perches or thereabouts, of very improvable Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, with extensive Rights of Common, situate in the Parish of Conwil Gaio, in the said County, now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Jones, as tenant from year to year, at the low yearly rent 0f ;E45. AND LOT II. All that Freehold Messuage, Tenement, and Lands, called TYNYPWLLE, containing 79 acres, or thereabopts, of very eligible Property well watered, and capable of vast improvement, situate in the same Parish and County, in the occupation of Mr. John Jones, as tenant from year to year, at the low yearly rent of 1.50. For further particulars apply to Mr. John Morgan, of Blaentwrch, near Lampeter aforesaid the proprietor, to Mr. H. P. Goode, Land Agent, Haverfordwest, or to Mr. James Thomas, Solicitor, Llandilo. LUndilo, February 9th, 1851. Assessed Taxes. -Compositions. Inland Revenue, Somerset-House, London, Feb. llth, 1854. NUMEROUS applications have been received from persons .i who have omitted to give notice before the 10th of October last of their desire to discontinue their compositions. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has consequently submitted to Parliament a Bill for affording relief to such persons and others similarly situated. The time for giving such notice is thereby extended to the 5th of April next. The Bill in which that provision is inserted has been read a third time in the House of Commons. The Board of Inland Revenue give the earliest intimation to the public of this provision. Forms of the notices for this purpose may be obtained from the Collectors of Taxes in each parish, and when filled up should be sent to the Surveyor of Taxes for the district. It is very desirable that this should be done as speedily as possible. Persons who may desire to discontinue any increased arti- cles kept since the 5th of April, 1853, above the number men- tioned in their contracts of composition, must actually dis- continue such articles before the 5th of March next, or they will be liable to be assessed in the ensuing year for the in- creased articles so kept.—By Order of the Roard, THOMAS KEOGH. ANTRACITE COAL. A VEIN of this superior coal, of the finest quality, showing a faco of 6 feet thickness, has just been struck at about j?\f_ athoms depth. The Colliery is situate on one of the Estuaries of Milford Haven, with access to water carriage from a wharf belonging to the same proprietor, and within 14 mile of one of the proposed Stations on the South Wales Rail- way, now in rapid formation between Haverfordwest and Neyland, the terminal point on Milford Haven. Parties with competent capital to work the same, may re- ceive every information and terms, on application to Messrs. John Harvey and Sons, Land Agents, Haverfordwest, Pem- brokeshire. ABERYSTWYTH TO OSWESTRY. FOR THE WINTER MONTHS. London, Manchester, or Liverpool, in One Day. THE FOUR-HORSE COACH, the ENGINEER, leaves the _L TALBOT HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH, c?ery Tuesday, Thurs- day, and Saturday, at seven a.m., arriving at Oswestry at 3.30 p.m., in time for the London, Manchester, and Liverpool Trains, returning from the Wynnstav Arms Hotel, Oswestry, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10.30 a.m., after the arrival of the Liverpool and Shrewsbury Trains arriving at Aberystwyth, at 7.30 p.m. Proprietors, CLEATON, JONES, ROWLANDS, OWEN, LLOYD, and Co. Talbot Coach Office, Dec. 14th, 1853. SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. ON and after the 2nd JANUARY,;i854, A COACH will leave the WHITE LION HOTEL, TENBY, every morn- ing, Sundays excepted, at half-past Seven a.m., to meet the EXPRESS'TRAIN at NARBERTn ROAD STATION, re- turning on the arrival of the 1.38 Train, arriving at TENBY about Four p.m. ROYAL MAIL Every Evening, at about Three p.m., when arrangements with the General Post Office are completed, returning from the MAIL TRAIN every Morning at about 8, arriving in TENBY about 10J, and PEMBROKE about 11 a.m. A SPRING WAGGON Will leave the Station every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, for TEXBY and PEMBROKE, returning the same Evening. On and after the 30th of January next, a Coach will run from the LION HOTEL, Pembroke, to meet the Tenby Coach at Begelly, in time for the 9.50 Express Train at the Narberth Road Station, returning on the arrival of the 1.30 Train at the same place. Fares low. GOODS conveyed to and from the STATIONS. PEM- GOODS con v?l g' BY, 15s. per Ton. BROKE. 18s., TENBY, 15s. per Ton. WM. BOWERS, Proprietor. OMNIBUSES, FLYS and PHAETONS always at the Station in readiness for Families that come by Trains. Important to Builders, Contractors & Others TREVAUGHAN STONE QUARRY, Situate within One Mile of the Town of Carmarthen. THIS invaluable Quarry, which has for several years pas Tbeen allowed to remain unworked, has lately been taken for a term of years, and re-opened by the present, Lessees, Messrs. Norton, TIrothers. There is at present a large Stock of Quarried Stones of a very superior quality on the promises ready for delivery. For DURABILITY and DRYNESS these stones stand un- rivalled, and are too well known to require any lengthened panegyric on the part of the Lessees. For terms and further particulars apply to Messrs. Norton, Brothers, Brewers, Carmarthen. LLANFAER INCLOSURE.  DAVID DAVIES, of Froodvale, near DandiIo, in the ?, County of Carmarthen, Land Agent, the Valuer acting in the matter of the Inclosure of Llanfair Mountain, situate in the Parish of Llanfairclydoge, in the County of Cardigan, Hereby Give Notice that I shall hold a Meeting on the 10th day of MARCH next, at the House of Mr. John Walters, in the said Parish of Llanfairclydoge, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of receiving claims in writing from all persons claiming any common or other right or interest in the said Inclosure, and such claims must state the several particulars in respect whereof they are made, distinguishing the claims in respect of Freehold, Copyhold, Customary, and Leasehold Property from each other, and mentioning therein Leasebold Pr o?e of the respective claimants, or their agents, the places of a at which notices in respect of such claims may be delivered. And I Hereby further Give Notice, that this is the last Meeting which will be holden in the matter of the proposed Inclosure for the receipt of claims. Given under my hand this 15th day of February, in the year of our Lord 1854. year of our Lord 1854. D. DAVIES, Valuer. Mynydd Llanflhangel and Cwmmins Peny- Uwyd-coed Inclosure.  JOHN LEWIS, of Cuncoed, in the County of Carmar- I then, Land Surveyor, the Valuer acting in the matter ojf ? the Inclosure of Mvuydd Llanfihangel and Cwmmins, Penyllwydcoed, situate in the Parish of Llanfihangel-j e-roth, in the County of Carmarthen, hereby give notice that a Statement of all Claims received bv me in the matter of the said Inclosure has been deposited at the House of John James, Wilks Head, in the said Parish, for the inspection of all per- sons interested in the said Inclosure. And I further give Notice that any objection to a Claim must be delivered in writing to me, and a copy of such objec- tion must also be delivered at the place of abode of the Claimantor his Agent on or before the 9th day of March next. —Given under my Hand this 9th day of February, in the Year of our Lord 1854. JOlIN LEWIS, Valuer. 1854. Carmarthenshire Hunt Week and Steeple Chases Will commence (weather permitting) on MONDAY, FEB- llUAUV the 20th. The HON. W. H. YELVERTON, ) DAVID JONES. ESQ., M.P., The HON. CAPT. PLUNKETT, 1st ROYALS, Istewar d s. The Hounds will meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. ON TUESDAY, the OPEN STEEPLE CHASE of 10 Sovs. each 7 forfeit, (3 only if declared on or before the llth ol February ) with j670 added, by the town of Carmarthen, over four miles of country—the second horse to save his Stake. To close and name to the stewards at the Golden Lion Inn, Carmarthen, on Saturday January 21st, by 8 o'clock. To be handicapped by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. The weights to appear in Bell's Life on the 28th of January. THE HUNTER'S STAKES. A Handicap of 5 Sovs. each, 3 forfeit. (1 only if declared on or before February the 18th) with X30 added, over four miles of country-the second horse to save his stake. To close and name as in the Open Steeple Chase. ON THURSDAY, the CARMARTHENSHIRE HANDI- CAP of 8 Sovs. each, 5 forfeit (1 only if declared by 9 o'clock the previous evening) with ;C50 added-seconcl-horse to save his stake, over four miles of country. To close and name at the Golden Lion Inn, by 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening the 21st of February. The TRIAL STAKES of 3 Sovs. each, P.P. with £ 30 added, over four miles of country. Four years old, lOst. jibs., five, list 7Ihs., six and aged, 12st. A winner of any race to carry once, 71bs., twice, 141bs., thrice, 2Ubs. extra. Horses to take their ages from January. To close and name as in the Carmarthenshire Handicap Another Stake with L20 added; full particulars in due time. tU Balls on Tuesday and Thursday at the Boar's Head As- sembly Rooms. An Ordinary on Tuesday at the Golden Lion Inn. The Steward's Ordinary on Wednesday, at the Ivy Bush Hotel. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Stewards' decision, or whom they may appoint, to be final on all matters. Three horses to start for each race, bona fide the property of different owners, or the public money will not be added. The winner of the Open Race to pay 7 Sovs. of the Carmarthenshire Handicap 6 Sovs. and of the Hunters and Trial Stakes, each 3 Sovs. towards expenses. The smaller forfeit and 2s. 6d. for scales and weights to be paid with each entry. Horses must stand at the stables of a subscriber to the fund of 1 sov., or will not be entitled to the Stakes, though a winner. Applications for booths to be made to the Clerk of the Course, at the Golden Lion Inn. J. OLIVE, Clerk of the Coum.

TENRY TOWN HALL.—On Saturday last, before W. Rich- ards, Esq., Mayor, J. Bowers, J. Rees, J. M. Child, and Henry Sanders, Esqrs., and the Rev. J. Buckley.-Price Phillips, farm labourer at Gumfreston, was charged on a war- rant with committing a violent assault upon Thomas Davies, in the same employ. The case was not gone into, Phillips having admitted the charge. He was therefore bound over to keep the peace for six months, and pay costs amounting to 7s. 6d., which was paid by his master in the course of the day, and the prisoner was liberated. An affiliation case was adju- dicated upon. A summons was granted to William Welby against William Rogers, for an assault. This terminated the business of the court. TENBY.—PLOUGHING AliTCH. -The annual ploughing match of the outliberties of the parish of St. Mary s, Tenby, came off with great eclat, on Tuesday last, in a field on the farm of Moysland, Messrs. Prickett and Wall were stewards, and Messrs. D. Thomas, of Vatson, D. John, of Islands, and D. Stratton, of Carew Newton, the judges. The day was fine, consequently a large number of persons assembled 'to witness the match between those "hardy sons of the soil." Nine- teen ploughs were entered, and the award of the judges, which gave every satisfaction, was delivered as follows:— Class L-1. W. Griffiths, servant to Miss Ilook, Hodgeston, XI 2. W. Thomas, servant to Mr. Morris, the Lodge, 1.)s.; 3. J. Dawkins, servant to Mr. Meyrick, Norchard, 10s.; 4. W. Watkins, servant to F. Sraythe, Esq., Tenby, 5s.; 5. W. Davies, Tenby, (own team), 2s. 6d. Class II.-I. W. Phil- lips, Hollybush, (own team,) 15s.; 2. W. Thomas, South Hill, (own team,) l £ s.; 3. T. Rees, servant to Mr. Lloyd, of Sa- geston, 5s.; 4. M. Lawrence, servant to Mrs. Thomas, of Rowgton. 7s. 5. J. Harries, Honey'scroft, (own team), fas 6. J. Evans, a lad, servant to Mr. Butler, Skrin.cle, 4s., 7. J. Eynon, Crickschurch, (own team,) 3s.; 8. J. Lawrence, Tenby out liberties, (own team), 2s. There were six competi- tors in the first, and 13 in the second class. The style of the work was considered by competent judges to be very creditable. The ploughing being completed, an adjournment to dinner at the Green Dragon followed, which we regret to say was but thinly attended; but those who assembled spent the evening in a most agreeable manner. PEMBROKE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. A Quarterly meet- ing of the Town Council was held in the council chamber of the town hall, on Tuesday last, W. Adams, Esq., mayor, in the chair. There were also present Messrs. Paynter, Thomas, (Pembroke Dock,) Bryant, Butler, Lewis, and Davies, George, Mc Lean, Jones, Eastlake, Trewent, and White. A long discussion ensued on the subject of the public lights, arrangements for furnishing which are so far per- fected, that they can be made available by the first of March, if required. A vote of thanks in very handsome terms was recorded on the archives of the Council to William Walters, Esq., Mayor of Haverfordwest, for his great hospitality and splendid entertainment on the occasion of the opening of the South Wales Railway to Haverfordwest, in which the warmest congratulations of the meeting was accorded to the council of that town on the successful issue of that event. A memorial to: bet signed by the mayor, and:having the corporation seal affixed to it, to the Postmaster General on the subject of ex- pediting the conveyance of the mails into the county was agreed upon, and directed to be forthwith forwarded. NAVAL PROMPTITUDF,Licut. -Colonel Vister, R.E., in command of the engineering department at Pembroke, received orders unexpectedly on Saturday last to proceed to the seat of war in the East, and in obedience left for that purpose on the following Monday morning. He is to be succeeded at Pem- broke by Major Crawley of the same corps. Lieuts. Sedley and Gordon, R.E., who have but just joined at Pembroke, are also in daily expectation of being ordered to the Black Sea. VOLUNTEERS FOR THE NAVY.—Healthy young men-though not regular sailors, find ready admittance into the navy at Pembroke, where the Saturn's receiving ship books arc open to them daily. A great number were sent from thence in the Prospero steamer to Plymouth this week, and others are now awaiting a passage to that port. The Argus revenue steamer left Hobb's Point on Monday, with the coast-guard men drafted from that district for the navy. They were warmly cheered on leaving by a large concourse of spectators who had assembled on the pier to witness their departure. HAVERFORDWEsT.-On Monday last, before James Bowen 7._ .1 T.1. T1_1 Esq., tfeorge .r..vans anas L/rossuuie, auu oIU1111 J.1UVU were charged with stealing, on the previous night, a quantity of unthrashed oats from a stack, in the parish of Uzmaston, the property of Mr. Francis Lemons, merchant, residing in Quay St. The prisoners were remanded till Saturday, (to-morrow) bail being taken for Lloyd. On Tuesday evening last, the Rev. Thomas Burditt, one of the pastors of the Baptist Church at Haverfordwest, delivered a very interesting lecture on the life and time of Oliver Cromwell," and defended the character cf this noble minded man from the foul imputations attempted to be cast upon it by his antagonists. The lecturer believed he was actuated throughout his eventful career by disinterested motives, and from an intense desire to establish free religious liberty in the country. At the conclusion of the lecture, autograph letters of the Protector and of his general to the mayor of Haverfordwest, demanding the surrender of Haverfordwest Castle, were inspected with great curiosity. The attendance on the occasion was numerous. NEWPORT.—PEMBROKESHIRE.—On the 14th inst., a re- spectable female underwent a surgical operation, when a tumour weighing upwards of a pound was removed by the skill of John Llewellyn, Esq., assisted by W. W. Thomas, Esq., both of this town, surgeons, and the patient is getting on most favourably. NEWPORT.—On Saturday last a little boy 10 years old, the son of Mr. Adams, Morfa, near this town, met with a severe accident by falling under a loaded cart belonging to his father by which he sustained a fracture of the thigh and other injuries. John Llewellyn Esq., surgeon was in im- mediate attendance, under whose care a speedy recovery is anticipated.