The Welshman

I CARDIGANSHIRE. LAMPETER COUNTY COUltT.-This court was held on Saturday the 15th inst., before John Johns, Esq. Several plaints were entered for hearing, most of which were settled by the contending parties out of court, and of those heard, none presented any feature worthy of public notice except- ing the following two cases :—Davies, versus, Green. This was an action brought to recover the sum of I- 3 10s. by the plaintiff for work done whilst in defendant's service. David Davies sworn: I am the plaintiff in this action. 1 live at Typwlle, in the parish of Llanbadarnodyn. In November last I was hired by Mrs. Green, the defendant's wife, at ten guineas wages. The defendant being at that time in England with cattle, but on account of Old Hollantine fair being on Sunday, I agreed with Mrs. Green, on Monday the 14th of that month, but not to enter service until the following Wednesday week, as it is the custom with servants in this part of the country to have a week or nine days holiday. When I wont there after the expiration of that time, Mr. Green had not returned home, and Mrs. Green told me that the custom with them was that the servants should get up at five o'clock in the morning, and have supper at eight o'clock in the evening, and I agreed with the regulations; but when Green returned home, he said that his servants should not have their supper before ten o'clock, and that they must look to his horses in the fields be- fore supper. I staid in his service nearly three months, when I was served with a notice to quit which I said I would willingly do, provided I were paid for the time I had been. He several times wanted me to fiirht with him for a sovereiln. and about the latter end of January last, Mr. Green summoned me before the magistrates at Tregaron, but I was not put on my oath on appearing. Cross-examined by the defendant- I am not in the habit of swearing and cursing, but you were continually bullying me. I attend religious meetings some times. I have been several years in service with different people, who are now present to prove that I never said that I would desert your service. I did not refuse to refer this case to arbitration, provided I should select a person to meet yours. Mr. Green sworn, deposed, that he was in England at the time his wife hired the plaintiff, but when he returned home he found immediately that he was one that would not suit them; he was too obstinate to do anything that he told him, In fact, he was "a man for his own way," and would not do anything but what he pleased, and therefore he thought it was quite useless to try to keep him and, in order to get rid of him, be resolved upon giving him a notice to quit, which he did about the latter end of January last. He thought eight-pence with his victuals, in the winter, sufficient for the work he had lone, which money he had paid into court. He was willing to refer the case to Mr.David Jones, Dolebach, and another person, as arbitrators, but the plaintiff refused. He did not think he ought to pay for the time during notice, as plaintiff" did and said anything" as if about to leave, and little work during the time. The learned judge ruled, that as the plaintiff was actually in defendant's service during the time the notice was in force he could claim payment. Verdict for the plaintiff for the full amount claimed, together with costs. Attorney for the,plaintif, Mr. William Thomas, Aberystwith. Defendant conducted his own case.—Rowlands, versus, Williams. This was an action brought to recover the sum of X5 for an assault, which the plaintiff alleged to have been committed by the de- fendant on Tuesday the 24th of January last. Public interest to hear the case, was greater than ever witnessed in this court, which was crowded to repletion. Attorney for the plaintiff, Mr. W. Thomas, Aberystwith. Defendant conducted his own case. Elizabeth Rowlands sworn, deposed, that she is a single woman, residing with her mother who is a widow, at Nantbir- uchaf, in the parish of Gwnnws. On the 24th of January last she was going to Tregaron in company with Margaret Williams ofNautbirganol, on business. (His honour here observed—I recommend every woman, whether married or single, that has any decency and modesty to leave this court, but those that are entirely destitute of those ornaments and embellishments of the female sex they are allowed to remain. Our corres- pondent reports. Almost every female took the hint and left the court.) We were both on horseback, and we came in a quiet and silent manner until opposite a place where there were two men sawing timber by the road side, and there was another man standing with them and talking, but who I did not know, but on a sudden he jumped at my horse and seized the bridle with his left hand and committed the assault com- plained of. Two witnesses confirmed the evidence of com- plainant, but the nature of the offence precludes a report in our columns. The learned judge in giving judgment for the whole amount claimed, gave a most severe lecture to the defendant. LAMPETER.—INQUEST.—On Wednesday, the 19th inst., an inquest was held at the Lisburne Arms, Pontrhydfendigaid, before Wm. Lloyd, Esq.. Coroner, on view of the body of an illegitimate child eight months old, who had been put to nurse with a Mrs. Evans, at a place called Bryngorse, and who had suddenly died in a fit in the early part of this week. Evi- dence was given, which went to show that the child had been treated with every care, and the jury immediately afterwards returned a verdict of Died by the visitation of God." LAMPETER.—The Earl of Lisburne has kindly given a do- nation of two guineas to the Lampeter Reading Society. LAMPETER.—INQUEST.—MYSTERIOUS CASF. -An inquest was held at the Rose Inn, Llangcitho, on Monday last, before William Lloyd, Esq., Coroner, and a jury composed of re- spectable farmers in the neighbourhood, on view of the body of a new-born infant, which had been found on the mountain near Trial, in the parish of Llangcitho. A post moriem exa- mination of the child was made bp T. J. Hughes, Esq', sur- geon, who pronounced it to be his opinion that the child had been still born. There was no evidence to show who the mo- ther of the child was, and in the absence of this proof, the jury returned a verdict that the child had been still-born." The authorities have since been indefatigable in their exer- tions to discover the mother of the child. The Rev. J. W. Morris, of Bronmeirig House, and the Rev. John Hughes, of Ircgaron,—both magistrates,—attended at Llangcitho on Wednesday last to hear the evidence which had been collected as to the concealment of the birth. The police officers had a young woman in custody, and she was examined by Mr. Rowlands, surgeon, of Strata Florida, but in the absence of some parties who are material witnesses, the justices thought it prudent to adjourn the enquiry until Friday (this day), and in the meantime to issue summonses for the parties alluded to. Bail was accepted for the appearance of the young woman, who had been apprehended under suspicion. CARDIGAN COUNTY COURT.-On Wednesday last, the monthly court was held at the Town Hall, before John Johnes, Esq. There was only one case for hearing, namely James Thomas against Owen Griffiths, being an action for damages sustained in consequence of detention of sheep belong- ing to the plaintiff' Mr. Asa J. Evans appeared as attorney for the plaintiff, and Mr. Lascelles as counsel for the defen- dant. Attornies, Messrs. George. After a somewhat lengthened investigation the plaintiff was nonsuited, defen- dant being allowed all his costs. CARDIGAN BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.'—On Monday the 17th inst., before the mayor, Thos. Davies, Esq., and Thomas Edwardes, Esq. Elizabeth James, alias Lewis was charged by police serjeant Nicholas Davies, with being drunk and disorderly. Defendant admitted the offence, and entreated to be forgiven, and upon promising not to offend again she was discharged. CARDIGAN BAPTIST ClIAPEL.-On Friday last, an instruc- tive and interesting lecture was delivered by the Rev. R. M. Morgan, of Aberavon, R. D. Jenkins, Esq., in the chair, on The signs of the Times, and the furtherance of the gospel." The lecture was exceedingly well attended, and gave great satisfaction. On Monday evening at the same place the reverend gentleman again delivered a lecture on the subject The word of God its own witness," Thomas Davies, Esq., the mayor, in the chair. The lecture was well attended and much applauded, at the conclusion. The proceeds are to be appropriated towards discharging the remaming liabilities due since the erection of the new chapel. CARDIGAN.—SEIZURE OF ILLICIT MALT.—On the 14th instant, Mr. Monk, and Mr. Orr, two of the Inland Revenue Officers, succeeded in detecting an illegal malt house, at Saint Dogmells, near Cardigan. The premises are in the occupa- tion of Martha Jenkins, and at the time of detection there was about eighteen bushels of manufactured malt in the building, everything being fitted up for malting on an ex- tensive scale. ABERAYRON.—On Tuesday last, a woman, named Maria Lloyd, was committed to take her trial at the next quarter sessions, by T. H. Win wood, Esq,, of Tyglynayron, charged with stealing a largo bale of cloth from the shop of Mr. Tho- mas, draper of this town. It appeared that on the previous evening, about eight o'clock, a policeman had seen the prisoner taking the cloth from the shop door of Mr. Thomas and walk off with it, and immediately apprehended her with the bale in her possession. On inquirv it was ascertained that the prisoner had been discharged from Cardigan gaol that very morning, having been tried at the Michaelmas quarter sessions, and sentenced to six months imprisonment for a similar offence committed in the town of Cardigan. NEW-QUAY.—An influential meeting of the most respecta- ble inhabitants of this town was held on Tuesday last, and a petition agreed upon to be presented to the Bench of magis- trates at the next quarter sessions, praying for the erection of a lock-up i at New-quay, and it is hoped the Bencli will be dis- posed to listen to the petition, and thus continue to the county of Cardigan that enviable distinction it has hitherto borne, of being the freest from crime of any county in the kingdom. Mr. W. Evans has liberally announced his willingness to give the site for the building. ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY BURNING AT NEW-QUAY.—An inquest was held at New-Quay, on Tuesday the 17th inst. on view of the body of Mary Jones, aged five years, who was ac- cidentally burnt to death. Deceased had with several other children of her own age been engaged in making a bonfire of some shavings, and going too near, the flames ignited her clothes. It transpired in the course of the enquiry before the coroner, John Phillips, Esq., that it is a common practice for the young children of the place to assemble in the evenings for the purpose of making bonfires of shavings and other light combustibles lying about the building yards-a most danger- ous and in this case fatal amusement. As the town is be- coming a place of very considerable business, and ship building is carried on extensively, it becomes a question of public importance whether this practice should not be put down with promptitude. ABERYSTWITH.—VESTRY MEETING. On Thursday last a vestry meeting was held at St. Michael's Church, for the purpose of examining claims of exemption for non-payment of the poor rates, on account of poverty &c. There was only one case deserving of notice, which was a claim by an indi- vidual to be excused on account of being too poor, who paid 1;14 yearly rent for the house which he occupied. Mr. Hackney observed that property ought to be recognised in that case rather than individuals, and he could not see how a party who occupied premises at such a rent could possibly be excused. This was the general opinion of the vestry, and the excused. This was the gene rate was accordingly ordered to be paid. ABERYSTWITII.-WE ar, glad to state that several visitors have already arrived at this salubrious watering place and should the weather continue propitious, there is no doubt that they will rapidly increase. Preparations are already made at the lodging houses for the approaching season, by renovating apartments, and if the Commissioners of the town will be active, in removing the nuisance of the Slaughter House, as reported in our last, the town would be rendered as desirable as any watering place in the kingdom both to invigorate health and to afford enjoyment. ABERYSTWITH.-THE WEATHER CROPS, &c. Until Tuesday last, the weather continued very unpropitious for the grass and corn crops, without a single April shower, but on that day a heavy thunder storm accompanied by abundant rain, passed over this neighbourhood. The lightening was very vivid and continued during the night, the improved ap- pearance of the grass and cereal crops, consequent upon the beneficial effects of the ram cannot be estimated. ABERYSTWITH. FUNERAL OF THE LATE COL. POWELL.- The mortal remains of the deceased Colonel arrived at Nant- eos, on Monday last, and were interred on the following day, in the family vault at Llanbadam-fawr, where an immense assemblage. collected to witness the mournful ceremony, all the shops in the town being closed on the occasion. The funeral procession was arranged in the following order.- Mutes. The Staff of the Cardiganshire Militia. Bearers. THE HEARSE. Carriage containing Col. Powell and C. Powell. Esq. Carriage containing Major Lewis and Mr. Phelp. Carriage containing A. Richards, Esq., A. Powell and W. Powell, Esqrs. Carriage containing W. Lewis, Esq., J. Boultbee, EEq., and C. Parry, Esq. Carriage containing Rev. John Hughes, Vicar. Carriage containing F. R. Roberts, Esq., and London Solicitor. &c., &c., &c. The prescribed service was effectively read by the esteemed Vicar. ABERYSTWITH. BAND OF HOPE. The Band of hope society established at the Calvinistic and Wesleyan Methodist cha p els, nun-ibe chapels, numbering nearly a thousand members, promenaded the town on Good Friday. During the procession several hymns and anthems were sung, and flags with appropriate mottoes were carried, all combined to render it a pleasant and ABERYST WITH.-The Independents held their annual Easter meeting in this town, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, when sermons were preached at Llanbadarn, and the town chapel. The congregation were unusually numerous, and the dis- courses impressive. PREFERMENT,—On the 15th instant, the Rev. Evan Mor- gan, curate, of Llanfihangel-geueur-glyn, in the county of Cardigan, was duly licensed to the perpetual curacy of Llanyehaiarn, in the same county, vacant by the death of the Rev. Edward Jones, value £100 per annum, Patron, Sfr Alexander Palmer Bruce Chichester, of Arlington Court, in thb county of Devon, Baronet. ABERYSTWITH.—VENTRILOQUISM.— Mr. Templeton has been entertaining audiences at the Assembly Rooms on Mon- day and Tuesday nizhts. with his art of leirerdemain. The usual clever tricks were executed with case, but the audience were evidently principally delighted with his powers of ven- triloquism with which he performed several clever delusions. ABERYSTWITH.-ACCIDENT.-An accident of a serious na- ture occurred here on Tuesday last, which we are glad to say did not terminate fatally. A young man named Charles James, a carpenter, working at the new buildings now in course of erection in Pier Street, was engaged on the top of the building upon a plank which rested on the window place of the third story, which gave way, and was precipitated to the cellar, striking in his fall against the wall, and scaffolding. He was instantly conveyed to the Infirmary where he now lies in a very precarious state. ABERYSTWITH.—TOWN HALL.—On Tuesday last, present John Miller, Esq., mayor, John Hughes, Esq., and David Edwards, Esq. Special sessions were appointed for the pur- pose of hearing and determining appeals against poor rates, for the ensuing year, which are to be held on the first Tuesday in May, July, September, November, June, and March. An unimportant assault case was heard, the defendant being fined 2s. 6d. and costs. A letter was read by the mayor, which he had received from the Lords of the Treasury, consenting to the grant of the south wing of the new Town-hall, to the clerk of the peace for the county, for the use of the county magistrates. It was stated that the removal of the old hall would be proceeded with forthwith, and the only thing required was the selection of a plan of a suitable erection in its stead. The new hall has been fully completed. The North and South wings with the surrounding wall and railing, rendering it a hand- some structure, and a great improvent to the town.

I BRECONSHIRE. I I BRECON. -INQUESTS BEFORE JAMES WILLIAMS, I ESQ., CORONER. INQUEST ON THE REMAINS OF THE LATE REV. W. MOR- GAN WILLIAMS.—On Saturday, the 8th inst., at the Griffin Inn, Llyswen, on the body of the Rev. W. Morgan Williams. It appeared from the evidence of David Thomas, labourer, that on the 14th ult., deceased went over to the Radnorshire side of the river Wye, where witness was working. The river was very deep in that neighbourhood, and full of shelv- ing rock, and it is supposed that deceased, who was ridinga very spirited horse, went into the water to wash the legs of the animal. When witness, David Thomas, looked around after deceased had left him, neither horse nor rider was to be seen, but in a little time he saw both in the river, the horse's head being turned towards land. Deceased was then on the horse's back, but pulling the reins he drew the horse back, and both disappeared again. The horse afterwards re-appeared without deceased, and succeeded in reaching land, and gallopped away across the fields. This attracted the notice of Thomas Jen- kins, another witness, who observed the last witness running along the river side waving his hat, and so excited that he could not even call for help. They saw deceased float down the stream into a poool, where the witnesses lost sight of him. This pool is of a very great depth, averaging from 25 to 50 feet. Search was made every day for the body by a great number of persons, but without success, until the 7th inst when the servant of deceased and William Price, the parish clerk, found the body in Llangwy pool, about a mile and a half from the spot where the melancholy occurrence took place. The body was conveyed to his house that evening. The jury returned a verdict of Accidentally drowned." On Monday last, an inquest was held at ithe Greyhound's Head Inn, Cefncoedcymmer, on the body of James Turner, aged 54 years. From the evidence of John Morris, it appeared that the deaceased, who was ostler at the Cyfarthfa Iron Works, had gone to feed the horses, and it is snpposed that he was attacked by one of them, or had been kicked acciden- tally, as he was found under the horses, and the corn scat- tered about. Deceased lingered some hours in great agony. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death." An inquest was held on Wednesday, the 12th inst., at the Bull Inn, Dcfynog, on the body of John Powell, aged five years. It appeared that deceased's clothes had caught in some machinery, and the body was so completely drawn in as to stop the mill. The body was with difficulty extricated by the machinery being reversed. The foreman, Mr. James Jones, and other jurors, expressed their disapproval of the mill being left so exposed that a child could get into it, and recommended proper fastenings, so that children could not open the doors. Verdict, "Accidental death." On Thursday, the 13th inst., an inqnest was held at the Griffin Inn, Velinvach, on the body of Ann Morris, aged 43. The poor woman, it appeared, was subject to fits, and on the morning of Wednesday her husband got up and went to an adjoining wood to get some firewood. He returned in a few minutes, and heard amoan proceeding from upstairs, and found his wife partially dressed lying across the bed. He then went to light the fire to get deceased a cup of tea, as she always wished for something to drink when she recovered out of the fits. He soon afterwards went up stairs again, and found her dead. The jury returned a verdict of sudden death by fits." The foreman, Mr. Davies, of Trehenryfawr, gave her hus- band an excellent charactcter, and Mr. Ricketts, of Trebar- ried, the guardian of the parish, proposed to the jurors and witnesses, a subscription for the poor man (who has been left with five or six children, the youngest but four months old), which was immediately responded to, and about zEl 2s. was collected. SUICIDE IN THE POLICE STATION, BRECON.—Great ex- citement was created here on Tuesday morning (last by a re- port that a man named James Jones, who had been locked up in the police station on the previous evening had committed suicide, which proved to be true. An inquest was held the same day at the station, when the following evidence was adduced :-Elizabeth Pike deposed, that she was 29 years of age that she had met deceased the previous evening, who made a violent attack upon her, the particulars of which we refrain from publishing, but witness's person bore evident marks of the violence which had been used towards her. De- ceased did not appear to be drunk, but to be labouring under extraordinary excitement. (Mr. John Morris, the foreman expressed a wish that witness should view the body to iden- tify it as that of the man who had assaulted her.) Upon her return, she stated that she was sure that deceased was the man who had assaulted her. Evan Jones, police constable, deposed that he had accompanied the last witness in search for deceased, a charge having been made against him for the assault. Wit- ness met him in Castle-street, and apprehended him, but upon bringing him to the station, the Superintendent refused to receive the charge, as the offence was not committed in the presence of the police. A warrant was subsequently obtained, and deceased was locked up. Witness spoke to him in the cell, and he appeared dejected. In reply to the Coroner", wit- ness said that when persons were brought in drunk and showed by threats or otherwise any inclination to injure themselves it was usual to visit the cells frequently, but in ordinary cases, such as the one in question, such precaution was not adopted,but the cells were visited occasionally during the night. Thomas Watkins, police constable, stated that deceased was locked up in the station about 11 o'clock on the previous night. He appeared sober, but very much excited. Witness visited the cell about five o'clock in the morning, and called deceased by the name of "Jim," when he answered and walked about. He visited the cell afterwards about eight o'clock, and called, but received no answer. He then opened the door, and found the deceased in a sitting posture, with his neck tie fastened to the door hinge, and also around his neck. Witness felt him, and found that he was quite dead. Bridget Burns stated that she was confined in an adjoining cell to where deceased was. She heard the last witness call deceased, and his answer to him. She did not hear anything again till Mr. Stephens came and said he was dead. It was about a quarter of an hour af- terwards. The foreman wished to know in what state the witness was taken to the station, as her evidence appeared to be contradictory to that of the police officer, when it tran- spired that she was brought there on the previous evening on a stretcher quite drunk, and the jury were of opinion that her evidence could not be relied upon. Mr. Joseph Stephens, Superintendent of Police, deposed that, according to the po- lice regulations any person brought to the station in a drunken state, and threatening self destruction would be visited every quarter of an hour or twenty minutes, but in ordinary cases like the one in question they were only visited occasionally. Witness stated that he had called the attention of the Town Council to the state of the cell, and to the opportunities af- forded to persons .inclined to commit iujury to themselves. Witness saw deceased when brought to the station. It was then about eight o'clock. The remaining evidence was a re- petition of the former. John North, Esq., surgeon, stated that he was sent for to the station about eight o'clock that morning, that he was there shown the body of deceased, who was quite dead-he had since made a post mortem examination and was of opinion that he had died from strangulation. The body was generally healthy, the lungs were congested, the brain appeared much congested, bnt no exterior mark appear- ed-the vertebrae was not dislocated. Intemperate habits, excessive grief, or great excitement, would be a predisposing cause to committing suicide; persons otherwise of sane mind arc liable to sudden attacks of temporary insanity persons may commit suicide whilst in a sane state of mind, but he should be very cautious before coming to that conclusion. Witness had no doubt that hanging was the cause of the death of deceased. This being the whole of the evidence, the jury retired to consider their verdict, which they returned as fol- lows: We are unanimously of opinion that the deceased, James Jones, committed suicide under the influence of Tem- porary Insanity, and before leaving this place we would respectfully call the attention of the authorities to the unsafe and dangerous state of the cells, as they now offer faci- lities to the excited and guilty for the commission of suicide, or otherwise injuring themselves, also to express our unhesi- tating opinion that every attention had been paid to the de- ceased by the police force, perfectly exonerating them from all blame or suspicion of violence towards him. all BRECON.—ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL.—On Tuesday a meeting was held at tho Town Hall, on behalf of this school, when upwards of 150 sat down to tea which was well arranged, and did much credit to the ladies who superinten- ded. In the evening a lecture was delivered by the Rev. Peter Lewis, Roman Catholic Priest, on the subject of Educa- tion which was attended by nearly 200 persons. The Rev, gentleman proceeded to notice first the importance of educa- tion, second, that education must be religious and moral, third, what had been done by the church for education, fourth, that education to be perfect must also embrace the formation of character, fifth, that the subject of education was worthy of the earnest attention of all reflecting minds. The rev. gentleman at the close of the lecture begged to express his thanks to the kind friends who had honoured him with their presence that evening, and hoped he had said nothing calculated to wound the feelings of any one. If he had done so, he begged to apologize with the utmost sincerity. BRECON.—POSTAL COMMUNICATION.—A memorial numer- ously and respectably signed, praying for the conveyance of the London Mail bags by the Newport, Hereford, and Aber- gavenny Railway to the latter place having been presented to the authorities at the General Post Office, a communica- tion has been received lltli April, Lord Canning di- rects me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 8th inst., and to assure you that every consideration shall be given to the memorial which accompanied it, relative to the recent alterations of the postal arrangement at Brecon."— Yours, &c., J. F. Scott. BRECON.-FIRE.-About ten o'clock oil Sunday morning last, a cottage belonging to Pantycorred mill, near this town, was observed to be on fire, and notwithstanding a plentiful supply of water at hand, the cottage was burnt to the ground. Nothing can be ascertained as to the origin of the fire. COMMITTALS TO BRECON COUNTY GOAL.—By Viscount Hereford and Henry Allen, Esq., William Austin, labourer, (under 15 years of age) was summarily convicted of having stolen certain plough lines, the property of E. H. Stephens, of the parish of Llanigon, to two calendar months hard labour, and during that period to be once privately whipped. By Hhys Davys Powell, Esq., Thomas Williams, collier, late of the parish of Ystradgunlais, was convicted of having, at the parish aforesaid, assaulted Mary the wife of Isaac Jones. three calendar months hard labour. By Mordecai Jones, Esq., mayor, Thomas Price, mason, for assaulting P.C. Evan Jones, to one calendar month's hard labour, in default of a fine of £ 4 13s., and 7s. costs. By E. W. Seymour, Esq., Edward Murphy, nailer, was convicted of having unlawfully assaulted a female child under the age of eight years, at the parish of Llanelly, to six calendar months hard labour. By C. A. Parkinson, Esq., Thomas Davies, alias Evans, charged with having, at the parish of Llangymder, feloniously set fire to the heath part of certain mountain waste called Trevil du, the property of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort. for trial at BRECON.—CONCERT.—The inhabitants of this town were afforded a rich treat on Monday evening last, by the Brecon Harmonic Society, who gave a concert of vocal music in aid of the Infirmary, renry Williams, Esq., of Penpont, had con- sented to occupy the chair, but in consequence of a family bereavement was unable to attend. W. L. Banks, Esq., moved that the Venerable Archdeacon Davies should take the chair. J. W. Morgan, Esq., seconded the motion, which was carried, and the office accepted by the venerable gentleman. Amongst the company present the following were observed:— Mrs. Madocks, Tregunter, Mrs. Rynd, Miss Powell, Glamor- gan street, J. W. Roche, Esq., Capel rïer, Esq., and Mrs. Miers, P. M. Pell, Esq., Rev. Charles Griffith, W. L. Banks, Esq., and Mrs. Banks, J. W. Morgan, Esq., Henry de Win- ton, Esq., Mrs. do Winton, Miss de Winton, Priory Hill, W. ue vYinton, Jisq., l'enry Lloyd, Esq., D. J. Dickinson, Esq., and Mrs. Dickinson, John Lloyd, Esq., junior, Rev. Gilbert Harries, Thomas Williams, Esq., S. B. Evans, Esq., &c., &c. The picces selected were from the compositions of Handell, Beethoven, Arnold, Lloyd, Arne, &c., and were sung admi- rably, eliciting great applause and frequent encores. This was one of the most respectable meetings ever seen here upon such an occasion, numbering at least 400. Great praiac is due to Mr. Richards, for the masterly manner in which he con- ducted the singing, and also to the whole of the choir for dis- charging their respective parts so satisfactorily. Previous to singing the national anthem the Chairman suggested that all should stand up and join the choir, and pray God to save our Queen. The anthem was sung with an unusual feeling, and had great effect. J. W. Morgan proposed, and the Rev. Chas Griffith seconded a vote of thanks to the Chairman for hi. kindness in presiding, who hoped that at no distant time thes should again be similarly gratified, and that the society wouly be the means of spending many pleasant evenings. Thd amount received was d616 9s., and deducting expenses, lefte the handsome sum of j612 lis. lid. to the benefit of the In- firmary.

GLAMORGANSHIRE. I NEATII TOWN-HALL.—This place has recently undergone I a complete re-fitting, and the improvements reflect the highest credit on the taste and judicious regard to public con- venience, of those who have had the direction. The hall will now comfortably accommodate six hundred persons. It is lighted with gas-the lights being ranged very tastefully along the walls, so as to distribute the light equally to all parts of the spacious room. The painting is grained oak. NEATII.-A vestry meeting was held on Thursday, and re- spectably attended. In the absence of the vicar, the chair was occupied by the Mayor. The principal business of the meeting was to appoint a competent person to fill the office of surveyor of the parish, at a salary of X40 a year. This, is done with a view to further carrying on the excellent provisions already initiated for putting the town in a proper sanitary condition. The question, of further draining "the Green," was postponed to an adjourned meeting. MERTIIYR.—The inquest on the child found in Rhymney pond as reported in our last, is adjourned. An inquest was held by George Overton, Esq., on the 14th inst., at the New.. Inn, Aberdare, on the body of Robert Jones, aged 16, a haulier at Thomas and Joseph's colliery, who died in consequence of coal falling upon him on the 12th, when sleeping in the heading to wait for coal. Verdict—"Accidental death." On the 15tn another inquest was held by the same coroner at the Led Lion in this town, on the body of an infant aged nine months, in this town, Gittins, who died between his parents in bed on named Wm. Gittins, who died betwcen his parents in bed on Thursday night. Verdict-" Died of natural causes," MERTHYR. POLICE.—On Wednesday, before J. C. Fowler, Esq. Martha Davies was committed to the Cardiff House of Correction for one calendar month with hard labour, for being a riotous and disorderly person. David Davies was charged with stealing one shilling and three sixpences, the moneys of Stephen Rowlands. Committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. John Driscoll, a lad of 13, was ordered to be once privately whipped, under the Juvenile Offender's Act, for stealing 31bs. of coal, the property of the Dowlais Iron Co. James Mills was fined 5s. for drunkenness. Benjamin Evans, collier, was committed for one month with hard labour, to Cardiff House of Correction, for deserting the service of Wm. Crawshay, Esq., without notice. Thomas Davies, haulier, was fined 5s. and 4s. 6d. costs for cruelly beating his donkey. Wm. Lewis was charged with assaulting P.C. Samuel Melam. Complaint dismissed, as the policeman had. no business in the place where he was assaulted. Thomas Williams, Blast Fur- nace, Pantlottyn, was fined X5 for selling beer at illegal hours. John Davies, of Dowlais, was charged with assaulting George Howell. Allowed to be settled out of Court. Lewis Rees, puddler, was committed for one calendar month to hard labour in Cardiff House of Correction, for an aggravated as- sault on Margaret Cooney, by dragging her by the lips with his teeth! Thomas Stephens, Chandler's Arms, was fined 10s. and costs, for selling beer at illegal hours on the 19th of March. Francis Mavor,.Goldcn Lion, Quarry Row, 10s. and costs, William Arther, Mount Pleasant, 10s. and .costs, and Mary Davies, Rolling Mill, 20s. and costs, for the like offence. Sybil Parry was charged with stealing one sovereign, the pro- perty of Rees Thomas. Complaint dismissed. On Monday before the same magistrate, John Walters and Wm. Evans, were charged with obstructing the highway at Dowlais, by playing pitch and toss. Fined 5s. each. Jeremiah Cross, David Williams, and Joseph John Cook, were charged with setting fire to the heath at Pantywain Common. Cautioned and discharged Ann Jenkins was charged with stealing Ss. from the person of William Evans, who, not appearing against her, she was discharged. Isaac Evans, miner, was charged with assaulting P.C. James Watts, whilst in the execution of his duty on the 12th. Fined dE2 and costs. Paid. David Jones, fireman, was charged with assaulting Daniel Stephens, and was fined 2s. 64. and 7s. 6d. costs.

To the Editor of the Welshman. I SIR,-Our Debating Society is strictly private: I therefore doubt the right of your correspondent whoever he may be to send a report of our proceedings to any newspaper without per- mission not that we fear the publication even of our speeches for I feel sure that they would tend to increase the respect felt towards all connected with St. David's College throughout the Principality. However, if a full report had been given your readers had been spared this letter. It came to my ears yesterday that a Rev. Gentleman had asked a friend of mine in alarm "if such opinions were popular in Lampeter, if Wales's future Pastors were for tearing the Church from the State ?" He answered the motion was carried!" Then I was stamped as a demagogue and those who supported me as nothing better. Probably many more have taken it in this point of view. You will therefore do us justice by inserting this letter that the world may see wo are not guilty of so henious a oharge. It may perhaps allay all such fears for the future and restore ,/Confi- dence in us as Churchmen I did open the subject affirmatively; but what was the subject? Not advocating the Separation of Church and State but worded thus—the Church would not be injured by separa- tion, and I explained it not politically, but in a fdigiom seme. By taking this side of the argument we expressed a manly confidence in the principles of our Church, convinced that were the protection of Government withdrawn by the aid of an Almighty power, its vital energy would not be im- paired. I am, sir, Your most obedient servant. St. David's College, Lampeter. April 18th, 1854. LATIMER M. JONES.

To the Editor of the Welshman. J SIR,-I shall feel obliged by the insertion of the annexed letter in your widely-circulated paper, which the Editor of your contemporary has thought fit, for obvious reasons, to treat with contemptuous silence. Common courtesy would have entitled me to some reply or explanation after an accusation of so grave a character, as the utterance of an "llilmitigated falsehood" which he is now fully aware of he was not justified in publishing, as Mr. George Thomas admits he never concealed, or wished to conceal the fact of his having accepted the engagement of his professional services, as a Solicitor, on behalf of the opponents of the Church Rates, although he was not cognizant of the intended mention of his name in the public appeal of the society. I can well afford to smile at the extreme irritability dis- played by the unscrupulous fabricator of the paragraph in question, as men are usually found to lose their temper when engaged m a bad cause. I am, Sir, yours truly. Carmarthen, April 19th, 18.54. J. BAGNALL. I

To the Editor of the Carmarthen Journal. I SiR; My attention has been called to a paragraph in your Journal of this days' date, (in which you refer to a printed address bearing my signature). Attempting to show an intentional design to mislead the public that the joint signa- ture of Walter Lloyd" was intended to represent that of Mr. Jeremiah Walter Lloyd, of the County 1 Court; and furthermore, that the reference made *'in the address, to Mr. George Thomas was without u warrantyand nothing less than an "unmitigataá falsehood." I now beg to ask you upon what authority you have ventured to make these state- ments, which I most unequivocally deny.—I feel assured you will not hesitate to furnish me with the needful explanation, and to afford me an opportunity of rebutting the charge in your paper, which I am fully prepared to do, and waiting your reply. I am, yours truly, Carmarthen, April 14th, 1854. JAMES BAGNALL. I

To the Editor of tlte TVelsli-nian. I SIR,-Your correspondent, who has criticised the last per- formance of the Carmarthen Musical Society, seems to have forgotten one or two points which ought to exempt us from newspaper criticism. In the first place the performances are not concerts, but monthly repetitions of our practice, to which members, are admitted; and secondly, they are not public con- certs, inasmuch as no one is (supposed to be) admitted with- out a member's order, the payment of one shilling not being at all considered as an equivalent for the performances giveA. Further than this, we hardly consider the private affafrs of the society proper subjects for criticism in a public print. If any member has fault to find with any of the society's arrange- ments, the proper course to take is to submit his ideas to the committee through the secretary, and I would respectfully submit that no one but members has any right to interfere in the affairs or management of the society. We are as sorry as any one can be for the internal discords, &c., but we are doing the best we can to correct the errors of management and others existing, and but for intentional keeping up of such feelings among us, I think we should have already succeeded. No performances of amateur societies can be expected to be per- fect and as to the programme being defective, I merely beg to observe that though there may have been defective taste in it, there was no carelessness. I am. air. yours respectfully, April 17, 1854. SAM. C. DAVISON, Hon. Sec. I

To the Editor of the Welshman. I SIR,-There have been many letters published in your valuable journal, by David Jones, Coch-y-bonddu and others, in reference to the preservation of the river Teify, & I wish some of our landed proprietors would take some interest in the preservation of the river Aeron, undoubtedly as fine a stream as any in the principality according to its size. And were it to have anything like a fair chance it would become very prolific, but while the present system is allowed to be carried on it will be the means of making the Aeron as bare as any stagnant pool in the neighbourhood, especially in such seasons as the present, when there is but little water in the river, and nearly all that water can be easily turned into the mill dams, consequently all the salmon fry in their descent to the sea are easily led by the millers, &c., into the traps laid for them, where both great and small are caught by hundreds, by letting the water fall over some precipice and a basket, or net, being placed under the water fa  recipice 'tiicl a basket, or net, being placed under the water fall, where both great and small are caught. Where there are so many of those traps laid from the source of the stream to its mouth it is surprising that any make their escape. A case lately discovered by the police at Aberayron verifies the above statement. There is a weir near Aberayron to turn the water to some ma- chinery, and the water now being low in the river, there is but little going over the said weir, and in such places as the water did run over there were furze placed so as to pre- vent the fish going that way, which the police have taken away, but after all, the practice is carried on, for the trap is better managed now than what it is in many places on the stream. The river is drained of all fish in the ensuing season, hundreds are caught by these means which are of no use, but are thrown away being two small. I think it would be very proper for the landed proprietors to charge their tenants who hold mills to desist from such practice, or to prevent such destruction by some means, which they may think best I think it a great pity such wholesale destruction is allowed. j Sir. I remain vours.

I TO BE LET, And Entered upon with immediate possession, I ALL that Old-Established Inn and Premises, called the ) j MERMAID INN, situate in Lammas-street, in the County of the Borough of Carmarthen. The above Premises being in the principal thoroughfare are most eligibly situated for business, an extensive portion of which it has commanded for some years. For further particulars apply to Mr. William Jones, Solici- tor, Carmarthen, or to Mr. Ben. Jones, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Journal Office, Carmarthen." April 6th, 1854. DR. CUMMING'S LECTURES. This Day, price Is. 6d. sewed, cloth, 2s. 6d., SIGNS OF THE TIMES; the Moslem and his End, the Christian and his Hope; by the Rev. JOliN CUMMING, D.D. Complete Edition, revised and enlarged. Also, THE FINGER OF GOD. 4th edition, 2s. 6d. CHRIST OUR PASSOVER. Uniform. THE COMFORTER. Ditto. WELLINGTON, a Lecture, enlarged, 2s. 6d. Arthur Hall, Virtue, and Co., 25, Paternoster Row. T) AILWAY TRAVELLERS may obtain Tickets of Insu- J[? rance against RAILWAY ACCIDENTS for the Journey, on payment of Id., 2d., or 3d. by enquiring of the Booking Clerics, at all the Principal Railway Stations, when they take a Railway Ticket. RAILW AY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE OFFICE, 3, OLD BROAD STREET, LONDON. WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary. GRAND POULTRY SHOW AT BATH, JUNE 7th, 8th, and 9th, 1854. IN connection with the Bath and West of England Agricul- JL tural Society, but with a separate entrance and subscrip- tions. DIRECTOR AND STEWARD, JONATHAN GRAY, Esq. The Honorary Secretary will forward prize lists and certi- ficates of entry on application. All certificates must be returned to him on or before the 10th of May, or exhibitors will be excluded. All advertisements for the catalogue must be forwarded to him by the 10th of May. By the kind liberality of the Great Western, theBristol and Exeter and South Devon Railway Companies, all poultry will be taken to and fro free of carriage provided the same are not sold. HENRY SPACEMAN, Honorary Secretary. 6, Terrace Walks, Bath. NORTH WALES AUDIT DISTRICT. OTICE is hereby given, that I shall attend to audit the accounts of the Aberystwyth Union, and of the Pa- rishes, Townships, or Places, comprising the said Union, on Monday, the 24th instant, at the Board Room, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon. And I require all persons who may have committed to their charge, received, held or expended any money, books, i deeds, papers, goods, or chattels, assessed, applicable, or relating to the Poor Rate, or the relief of the Poor, in or J belonging to the said Union,. or to any of the Parishes, C Townships, or Places, to attend, and produce to me, at such audit, all Books, Deeds, Papers, Accounts, and vouchers in their custody or power, so relating to the poor rate or relief of the Poor. Given under my hand this 20th day of April, 1854. W.. P. LLOYD, Auditor, North Wales, Audit District. TOWN MANURE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. MORRIS EVANS, ALL the MANURE now on hand will be SOLD on .k Lt,?,? groand at WAUNDEW, in the County of the Borough of Carmarthen, on Saturday, the 6th of MAY, 1854, at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will then be produced, particulars of which may be known on application to the Auc- tioneer. By Order of the Board of Health, GEO. THOMAS, Clerk. Carmarthen, April 13, 1854. N. B. All Manure left on the ground by Parties having purchased at former Sales, and not having com- plied with the Conditions, will be sold forthwith. I All Conditions respecting the removal of Manure, will in future be strictly enforced.

SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. I ON and after the 1st of APRIL, tho North Mail will leave the WHITE LION HOTEL, TENBY, at 7.30 a.m. to meet the EXPRESS TRAIN up at Narberth Road Station. A Branch will leave the VICTORIA, PATER, calling at the LION HOTEL, PEMBROKE, to meet the above Coach at Begelly, returning from the 1.38 down Train, for Tenby, Pembroke, and Pembroke Dock. On and after the 10th of April, a Coach will leave the WHITE LION HOTEL, at 11.15 a.m., for Narberth Road, to meet the First, Second, and Third Class Train, at the above Sta- tions, at 1.38 p.m., leaving on the arrival of the EXPRESS down, direct for Tenby. Flys and Phaetons always in readiness alb the Station. A Spring Waggon for Narberth, Tonby, and Pembroke, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. WILLIAM BOWERS, PROPRIETOR, And Agent for the South Wales Railway at Narberth I Road and St. Clears Stations.

PRICES OF THE FUNDS AT FOUR O'CLOCK EACH DAY. I [Fri. gat. M t Tu.lWed Th~ Bank Stock "4" 215 1213 213 213 212 212 3 per Cent. Reduced 86| 86§ 86i 186| 869 — 3perC€nt.Conso!a.87&87§ 87? 88 88 88 India Bonds. 12 — — — 3 — New 31 per Cent  1871 18-1 87? \87! 87? 88 Bank LOng Annuities 1- 4f 4, — India Stock I1- 230 1- — I- Exchequer Bills 1 4 4 4 4 4

LATEST PRICES OF RAILWAY SHARES. I Price & Share. £ s. d Lancdshire and Yorkshire EIOO pd 61 10 0 London and North Western £100 sh £100 pd 97 0 0 Great Western £ 100 sh £ 100 pd. 73 10 0 Midland Counties LIOO pd. 60 0 0 South Wales L50 sh ;E.50 pd. 33 10 0 South Evistern sh. XIOO pd. 59 0 0 Vale of Neath sh. £ 20., pd. 18 0 0 SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.-TR"FIC RETURN. £ s. d. Week ending April 9, 1854 Miles, 1624 4534 8 5 Corresponding week, 1853 ditto 131 2830 1 1

CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. j HousejSurgeon's Weekly Report for the week ending April 19 Ir Remaining since last R t 14 It> Ad .tt d epor I" o .t ml e SlDce 0 OJ: Discharged cured ¿d 'li;;d 0) n Died 0? "ø. Remaining 14 S [Remaining since last Report 6-8 C? « ] Admitted since 12 B Discharged cured and rehved 7 ?? Died 0) Remaning -73 MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR THE WEEK. Physician, Dr. Bowen; Surgeon, Mr. Hughes. COMMITTEE.-Rev. D. A. Williams, Chairman, Messrs. J. L.Williams, &. Dsvies, T. C. Morns, J.J. Stacey, J. N. Roberts, Rev. H. W. Jones, J. Hughes, Joseph Timmins, Rev. Dr. Lloyd. JOHN W. WHITE, Secretary. I

BIRTHS. On the 14th instant, the wife of Mr. Henry Johnson, Rail- way Office, in this town, of a son. On Monday last, at Trallwm, Llandilo, the wife of Mr. Edward Rogers, of a son. On the 18th instant, in Quay-street, Haverfordwest, the wife of Mr. Superintendent Robinson, of a son. On the 19th instant, at Llandovery, the wife of Robert Griffith Williams, Esq., second master of the Llandovery Welsh Educational Institution, of a daughter. On the 19th instant, the wife of Mr. William "Jones, black- smith, Llandovery, of twin sons. On the 17th instant, at Aberystwith, the wife of Jacob Roberts, Esq., eurgeon, of a daughter. MARRIED. On the 18th instant, at St. Peter's Church, in this town, Mr. W. Llewellyn, to Miss Catherine Evans, youngest daughter of the late Mr. D. T. Evans, Angel Inn, Carmarthen. On Sunday last, at Llandilofawr Church, by the Rev. R. Evans, Curate, Mr. David Davies, tailor, to Miss Jane Allen, both of Llandilo. On the 13th instant, at New Trinity Church, Newcastle Emlyn, by the Rev. J. P. Jones, Mr. John Samuel, of Aber- dare, Glamorganshire, to Jane, daughter of the late Mr. T. T. Jones, of the above place. On the 20th instant, at Llandyfriog church, near Newcastle Emlyn, by the Rev. Isaac Hughes, vicar, Mr. James Jones, clerk to bi Evans, Esq., solicitor, Newcastle Emlyn, to Miss Mary James, of the same place. DEATHS. On the morning of the 15th instant, Anna Maria Charlotte, the youngest daughter of Edward Pryse Lloyd, Esq., of Glan- sevin, aged 20 years. On 19th instant after a lingering illnow of several months, to the inexpressible grief of her relatives and friends, Mrs. E. M. Evans, widow of the late Mr. D. T. Evans, Angel Inn, in this town. At Saint Clears on Friday morning last, in the 50th year of his age, after a few hours of severe snffering from cramp in the stomach, Mr. Jonah Davies, corn and butter dealer, and draper, of this place. Deceased was a man that bore an ex- cellent character for honesty and integrity,—a kind and affectionate father, a faithful member of the church of Bethlehem, St. Clears, and an active and zealous teacher in the Sunday school. His loss will be severely felt by his numerous and bereaved family, by a large circle of friends, especially by the church and people with whom he was connected, and who will ever cherish his memory with undying respect and affection. On the 15th instant, aged 60, Mary, wife of Mr. George Jenkins, draperp High-street, Cardigan. On the 14th instant, at Aberystwith, aged 13 months, Mary Catherine, daughter of M. Thomas Jones, draper, Great Dark I Gate street.

I SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. I '"I-> CARMARTHEN.—Arrived, the Phmniz, (steamer) J?J? Craddy: Acorn, Jones, from Bristol, with sun- ?r  ?s?? dries: Jean, Adamson, froth Newry, with po- ?j??? tatoes Agnes, Humphreys, for Carnarvon, with eSOBHSt slates Liver, Cobbley, from Bridgewater, with flour: H. W. Trehame, Jones: John and Mary, James, from Llanelly, with coals: Anna Maria, John, from Swansea, with iron and coals. Sailed, the Phoenix, (s.), Craddy Mary, Lewis, for Bris- tol, with sundries: Emerald Isle, Morgan, for Irvine, with oak barki n. W. Treharne, Jones, for Newport: Liver, Cobbley: T^T> Va. To- & Uan. 1_L- *— TtG_1f-

CARMARTHEN, ABERAYRON, AND ABERYSTWYTH. MR. LAWRENCE LANSDOWN, DENTIST, From 61, Grosvenor-Street, Grosvenor-Square, London, HAS the honour of announcing that according to request of numerous Families it is his intention to reside permanently in JLl the Principality. Mr. Lawrence Lansdown will receive Patients at ABERYSTWYTH, this day and to-morrow, and the 24th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th of APRIL, at 47, NORTH PARADE. ABERAYRON, APRIL 25th, continuing periodically at Mr. PKEESE'S, Inland Revenue Officer. CARMARTHEN, Daily, from TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 2nd, to FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 5th continuing monthly, at Miss EVANS s, Confectioner, Lammas-street. Mr. Lawrence Lansdown, being a thoroughly practical and educated Dentist, from his residence in London, and connexion with some of the first Practitioners of the day for sixteen years past, is enabled to offer the higher resources of the Art to those requiring the assistance of a skilful Dentist. All cases of a mechanical nature entrusted to his care, guaranteed un- surpassable, in London or Paris, for utility, perfection of finish, and accuracy of adaption. tig" References kindly permitted to Mr. John Cole, Pier Street, Aberystwyth. DUTY OFF TEA. ALL OUR PRICES REDUCED FOURPENCE PER POUND. PHILLIPS AND COMPANY, TEA MERCHANTS, 8, KING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY, LONDON, Give the Public the full advantage of the Reduction of Duty, as the following Prices will show — BLACK TEAS. STRONG BLACK TEA 2s. 8d. 2s. lOd. 3s. Od. Former Prices.. 3s. Od. 3s. 2d. & 3s. 4d. RICH SOUCHONG TEA.. 3s. 2d. 3s. 4d. 3s. 8d. Former Prices.. 3s. 6d. 3s. Sd. & 4s. Od. BEST ASSAM PEKOE SOUCHONG TEA, of extraordinary quality and strength, 4s. Od. Former Price 4s. 4d. GREEN TEAS. STRONG GREEN TEA 2s. 8d. 3s. Od. & 3s. 4d. Former Prices.. 3s. Od. 3s. 4d. & 3s. Sd. PRIME GUNPOWDER TEA 3s. 8d. & 4s. Od. Former Prices 4s. Od. & 4s.4d. DELICIOUS GUNPOWDER TEA 4s. 4d. 4s. Sd. & 5s. Od. Former Prices 4s. 8d. 5s. Od. & 5s. 4d. GOOD COFFEE, lld., ilia., Is. PRIME COFFEE, Is. Id., Is. 2d., and Is. 3d. RICH MOCHA COFFEE, Is. 4d- GOOD COFFEE, lid., MOCHA, {20 years old) is. 6d- RARE CHOICE OLD MOCHA, (20 years old) Is. 6d' TEAS, COFFEES, AND SPICES SENT CARRIAGE FREE To any Railway Station or Market Town in England, if to the value of 40s. or upwards. By this liberal arrangement, those residing at a distance can enjoy all the advantages of the London Markets for Tea, Coffee, and Colonial Produce, just as though they were residing in London. PHILLIPS & COMPANY, Tea and Colonial Merchants, No. 8, KING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY, LONDON. A General Price Current, containing great advantages in the purchase of Tea, Coffee, and Colonial Produce sent post-free on application. Sugars are supplied at Market prices. WANTED, A WHEELWRIGHT, who has been accustomed to the lighter class of Agricultural Implements; And also a 4 rH for the same department. Good and steady workmen will have constant employment—none others need apply. Address, Lewis and Sons, Abergavenny. TO BUILDERS. ANY person desirous of contracting for the rebuilding of X Llanddarog Church, in the County of Carmarthen, may see the Plans and Specification, at the Vicarage, Llanell y, ind Tenders are to be sent to the Rev. E. Morris, Llanelly, on )r before Monday, the first day of May next. April 18th, 1854. TO BUILDERS. THE Committee for the erection of the New District Church in Bugaildy, Radnorshire, are desirous of re- ceiving Tenders. Builders may obtain Bills of quantities and further infor- mation upon application to the Architect, Mr. H. Lote Sey- mour Chambers, Adelphi, London. TO CHEMISTS. WANTED, as an ASSISTANT, a Young Man, who, 1 T with industrious habits, and possessing a knowledge of his business, can make himself useful in a Stationery depart- ment. Applications either by letter or personally, with reference as to good character, to Mr. G. Broom, Chemist and Sta- tioner, Llanelly, will be attended to. A knowledge of the Welsh Language is desirable. TO CONTRACTORS OF PUBLIC WORKS. 'rHE Town Council of Carmarthen are prepared to re- JL ceive Tenders for the Construction of a Reservoir. Parties desirous of tendering may inspect the Plans and Specification, on and after Monday, the 24th instant. Sealed Tenders endorsed Tender for Reservoir," will be received at the Town Clerk's Office up to Monday, the 8th of May. By Order, GEO. THOMAS, Town Clerk. Carmarthen, April 10th, 1854. CARMARTHENSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, On THURSDAY, the 27th Day of APRIL, 1854, between the hours of one and two o'clock in the afternoon, At the THREE HORSE SHOES, in the Village of Cenarth, near Newcastle-Emlyn, BY MB. THOMAS DAVIES, TWO LOTS OF CAPITAL OAK TIMBER. LOT 1 CONSISTS of 140 large Oak of different dimensions, from 8 to 24 inches girt, numbered with white paint, standing and growing on the Premises of Danralltgudd, in the Parish of Llandurrwydd, in the County of Cardigan. LOT II. consists of 170 Oak, measuring from 6 to 15 inches girt, numbered with white paint, standing and growing on the Premises of Gellydywyll, in the Parish of Cenarth, in the County of Carmarthen. The above Timber are well adapted for Ship-building and other purposes. The Turnpike Road leading from Newcastle-Emlyn to Car- digan passes close by the said Timber. Mr. J. Evans, Gate, Cenarth, will show the Timber. CARMARTHENSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. T. DAVIES, On FRIDAY, the 28th day of APRIL, 1854, between the hours of one and two o'clock in the afternoon, At the BLACK LION INN, in the Village of Abergorlech, (subject to such conditions as shall be then produced),  CAPITAL Grove of excellent OAK POLES of Thirty A years' growth, containing Thirty-five Acres, or there- abouts, growing on the several Farms of Acheth-isaf and Acheth-uchaf, in the Parish of Llansawel, in the said County. The above Grove of Oak is within a quarter of a mile of the Turnpike Road leading from Llansawel to Carmarthen, dis- tant from the former three miles, and from the latter twelve miles; and are well worth the attention of Timber Mer- chants, &c., &c. The respective Tenants of the above Farms will shew the Grove, and for further particulars apply to Mr. Evan Davies, Highmead, near Carmarthen. N.B.—All the Poles in; the said^Grove marked with red paint are to be reserved. MILITIA. THE ROYAL CARMARTHEN RIFLE RBGIMENT of JL MILITIA will assemble for Training at CARMARTHEN for Twenty-eight days, commencing on the 4th of May, 1854, and all Volunteers enrolled for Service in the above Corps are directed to attend accordingly. Young able-bodied men of good character will be accepted during the Training period at Carmarthen, and until the Regiment is completed. By Order, E. J. VAUGHAN, Captain, Adjutant Royal Carmarthen Rifles. Drug, Oil, Colour, and Seed Warehouse. D, JONES & CO., CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, AND SEEDSMEN, LAMMAS-STREET, CARMARTHEN, AND MAIUCET- "SQUARE, NARBERTH, HAVING succeeded Mr. T. H. DAVIES, in the above line, JJt_ now respectfully solicit a share of public patronage, and beg to assure those who may favor them with their orders, that the strictest attention shall be paid to the Purity, Genuineness, and superior quality of every article sent out. Genuine Patent Medicines. Prescriptions carefully dispensed with the greatest attention to accuracy and dispatch. HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINE. Fine Teas and Coffees, Genuine as Imported. Also a large assortment of Fancy Biscuits. T. H. Davies in retiring from the above business, begs to return his sincere thanks to the public generally for the kind support which he has uniformly received; and trusts that they will continue their kind patronage to his successors D. Jones and Co. whom he respectfully recommends as worthy of their confidence and support. A respectable Youth wanted as an apprentice. I SUN LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, LONDON. MANAGERS. I Charles Bell Ford, Esq., Chairman. The Right Hon. William Bcresford, M.P. Hon. P. Pleydell Bouverie. Harry Chester, Esq. Saml. Pepys Cockerell, Esq. Raikes Currie, Esq., M.P. John Drummond, Esq. Russell Ellice, Esq. William Franks, Esq. William R. Hamilton, Esq. Capt. H.G. Hamilton, R.N. Joseph Hoare, Esq. Felix Ladbroke, Esq. Hy. F. Shaw Lefevre, Esq. I Henry Littledale, Esq. Geo. Warde Norman, Esq. Brice Pearse, Esq. Charles Richard Pole, Esq. Lambert Pole, Esq. Charles Ranken, Esq. Henry Rich, Esq., M.P. John Shepherd, Esq. Henry Stuart, Esq., M.P. C. George Thornton, Esq. SHARE OF PROFIT INCREASED FROM ONE-HALF TO FOUR-FIFTHS. Policies effected with this society now will participate m FOUR-FIFTHS of the Net Profits of the Society, according to the conditions contained in the Society's Prospectus. The Premiums required by this Society for insuring young lives are lower than any other old established offices, and In- surers are fully protected from all risk by an ample guarantee fund in addition to the accumulated funds derived from the investment of Premiums. Policy Stamps paid by the Office. Prospectuses may be obtained at the office in Thread-needle- street, London, or of any of the Agents of the society. CHARLES HENRY LIDDERDALE, Actuary. AGENTS. CARMARTHEN Mr. I.White White, printer ABERGAVENNY Mr. W. H. Grieve ABERDARE Mr. H. J. Hollier BRECON Mr. John Evans, Clerk of Peace Office BRIDGEND Mr. G. Bird. CARDIFF Mr. R F. Langley, Solicitor CARDIGA.N. Mr. James Seaborn Evans CHEPSTOW Mr. James Coles COWBRIDGE. Mr. J. Parsons HAVERFORDWEST Mr. C. Gibbs LLANELLY Mr. C. N. Broom LLANDOVERY. Mr. D. R. Rees MERTHYR TYDYIL Mr. J. Morgan MONMOUTH Mr. J. Powles NEWPORT. Mr. Robert G. Cullum NEWTOWN Mr. D. Thomas, Jun. PONTYPOOL Mr. Richd. Greenway SWANSEA Mr. Wm. Edmund TENBY Mr. John Phelps TREDEGAR Mr. Richard Waters II U. T_1 'D..I_A- < THE CHOLERA! Its best Antidote! SIR W. BURNETT'S DISINFECTING FLUID, (THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE CHLORIDE OF ZINC.) SOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS and DRUGGISTS, and at the Office, 18, Cannon-Street, London Bridge. THE "FOX" LINE OF PACKETS. LIVERPOOL TO AUSTRALIA. ESTABLISHED 1828. ~T> T70II MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP, Land- ing Passengers and their Luggage at the A JW- harf free of Charge, and forwarding Passengers  out to SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, & GEELONG. ?"'?SN?? for which a spcciSc arrangement must be made. The Splendid new Clipper-ship, QUEEN OF THE SEAS. 2000 Tons, CHARLES GARDENER, Commander, (who is well known in the Trade.) This magnificent British Clipper Ship, now on her first voyage, was built expressly for the conveyance of pas- sengers to Australia, b J a. Smith, Esq. the celebrated builder of the Marco Polo," but upon a very improved model of that ShIp; so that as regards sailing qualities, it is confidently ex- pected t? hat she will make a more rapid passage to Australia than any ship that was ever launched. She is a splendid model of naval architecture, and has been very justly named the QUEEN OF THE SEAS;" her accommodations are fitted up replete with every elegance and convenience for comfort and safety, for with the FOX" Line of Packets has been s- long celcDrated ample space bas been allowed for exer- cise and amusement, so conducive to health on the voyage; and carries a surgeon. As many of the Berths by this favourite Packet-ship are fi« llAed J up, it will be necessary to make early application to Mr. HENRY FOX, 2, King-street, Liverpool. BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS.-TESTI- i MONIAL FROM BOSTON, UNITED STATES. TO MR. PROUT, 229, STRAND, LONDON. Dear Sir,—The annexed from a rheumatic patient we for- ward to you in case it should be of any use. Yours, Boston, NOT. 23, 1853. BRAY and HAYES. I have been a great sufferer from Inflammatory Rheu- matism more or less during the past twelve years I was confined to my bed for three months at a time in quite a helpless condition. I have been under the care of some of the most distinguished members of the medical faculty in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, but have never been able to get relief for any length of time until I was induced by a friend to try Blair's Pills, which I found to be quite eiffcacious. Since then I have not suffered from Rheumatic pain." Boston, Oct. 20th, 1853. "ELISHA I. PITTS." FURTHER PROOF OF THE EFFICACY OF BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS, Forwarded by Mr. W. H. Taylor, Warminster,— "W. PENNY, of Corton, near Warminster, Wilts, was afflicted with Rheumatism to such an extent that he could not move hand or foot; he was recommended by a gentleman to try Blair's Pills, and accordingly procured a box at Mr. Taylor's, of Warminster, from which he derived so much benefit that he sent for another, which effected a complete cure." JOHN J. 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DURING a period of more than forty years this valuable medicine has triumphantly borne the severest test of public opinion, and upon that sound basis alone, it has gradually but surely won its way to pre-eminence, until it is now universally acknowledged to be the most effectual, safe, and speedy remedy ever offered to the world for that large class of disease which affects the Pul- organs. moKnEarAy TING S COUGH LOZENGES have been proved by long experience to be equally efficacious and powerful in those severer forms of Pulmonic Affection s-As thma, Inci- pient Consumption, Chronic Bronchitis, and Spasmodic Cough; as in the milder, but often not less troublesome dis- orders of the Throat and Chest, Winter Cough, Hoarseness, difficulty of Breathing, and Irritation of the Throat. KEAT- ING'S COUGH LOZENGES are held in the highest esteem by Public Speakers, Clergymen, and Professional Singers; but, perhaps, the high approval which is bestowed upon these Lozenges by some of the most eminent of the Faculty, is the best and most convincing guarantee of their safety, efifcacy, and purity. Prepared and sold in Boxes, Is. lid. and Tins, 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d. and 10s. 6d. each, by THOMAS KEATING, Chemist, &c., No. 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London. Sold retail by all Druggists, &c., in the wholeworld. N.B.—To prevent spurious imitations, please to observe that the words Keating's Cough Lozenges" are engraven on the Government Stamp of each Box, without which none are genuine. VALUABLE TESTIMONIALS. 34, Wine-street, Bristol, August 7, 1853. SIFE,—It is with much pleasure I have to inform you of the benefit I received from your Lozenges. I was attacked with the typhus fever, during which time I had a violent cough, so that it kept me awake the greater part of the night. A friend persuaded me to try a box of your "COUGH LO- ZENGES," which I did, and am happy to say that with only one box of your valuable compound I was quite free from my cough. You can make what use of this you please, for I think such a valuable medicine ought not to go unnoticed. I remain, Sir, your obedient servant, WM. T. TRUSCOTT. Mr. Keating, 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London. CURB OF ASTHMA OF SEVERAL YEARS STANDING. Caiuscross, near Stroud, Gloucestershire, March 20. 1850. Sir,—Having been troubled with Asthma for several years, I could find no relief from any medicine whatever, until I was induced about two years ago to try a box of your valua- ble Lozenges, and found such relief from them that I am determined for the future never to be without a box of them in the house, and will do all in my power to recommend them to my friends. If you consider the above Testimonial of any advantage, you are quite at liberty to make what use of it you please. I am, Sir, Your most obliged Servant, Thomas Keating, Esq. W. J. TRIGG. AGENTS. Carmarthen, Messrs. Tardrew and Smith, Mr. R. M. Da- vies, Mr. John White, and Mr. Jones, druggists; Swansea, Messrs. Dawe and Sons, druggists Neath, Mr. Walter Hib- bert, Mr. French, druggists; Cardiff, Mr. G. Phillips, Mr. J. Coleman, druggists Merthyr Tydfil, Mrs. Maria Jenkins, Mr. Thoa. Stephens, Mr. Griffiths, druggists: Abergavenny, Messrs. Roberts, Brothers, druggists, Messrs. Rees and Son, booksellers; Brecon, Mr. John Jones, Mr. Philip Bright, and Mr. John Williams, druggists Caerphilly, Mr. T, Reynolds, druggist; Pontypridd, Mr. Charles Bussett, druggist; Llan- dovery, Mr. W. Rees, Mr. D. Saunders, druggists Haver- ordwest, Mr. 0. E. Davies, Mr. M. Hicks, druggists. COLES'S ALGA MARINA, is the Concentrated Juice of the Sea W eed, t which medical authorities ascribe the principal benefits derivable from a residence by the Sea. In cases of Acute or Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia, and other pains in the limbs and joints, it is no? rapidly super- seding all other external remedies; also for Weakness, Con- tractions, Paralysis, Deformities, Tumours, Scrofulous Dis- eases, and the Malformations of Rickety or badly-nursed Children; and in all cases where friction is recommended. Lady Elizabeth Tufton is able to testify to the great bene- fit which COLE'S ALGA MARINA has been to William Sloinan, who had not the use of his limbs till it was prescribed for him. He is now completely recovered. 11, Great Cumberland Street, August 10th." De 5tb. De 5th. Having been for six months suffering severely from Rheu- matism, for which various kinds of medicines and lini menta had been employed without benefit, I was induced to try COLE'S ALGA MARINA; and, in justice to that excellent re- medy, I have much pleasure in testifying that a continued application of it entirely restored me to health." (Signed) WM. PIPER, Publisher and Bookseller. "23, Paternoster-row, London." A Pamphlet upon the medical virtues and method of using COLES'S ALGA MARINA may be obtained (gratis, or by post for six stamps,) of T. KEATING, Chemist, St. Paul s Church- yard; or of the Author, 26, Edward-street, Langham-placo, —- —. vi

I molested or interrupted in the performance of their duties, as unless examples were made of such offenders and the authority of the Court was upheld, it would become next to an impossibility to enforce legal process, which was fre- quently an arduous task. He was sorry to find that cases of this description were of much more frequent occurrence in this district than in others in which he held the office of High Bailiff, and this might arise from the very lenient manner in which the Bench had on previous occasions visited the cases brought before them. The fines inflicted were so trifling that parties were not deterred from committing outrages on the Bailifis. The complainant was then called, and from his evidence it appeared that on the 10th of April inst., he received an execution from the County Court for upwards of X2 against the defendant Wm. Harries, a carpenter, residing in Jubilee Row, Haverfordwest. He went to Harries's house, and en- quired of his daughter Martha for her mother, having seen the father going from the house. The daughter immediately fetched her mother, when the Bailiff told her the object of his visit, and took from his pocket the warrant of execution to read it, but the defendant's wife seized him by the collar of his coat, and insisted that he should accompany her to the plaintiff alleging she had paid the money. The Bailiff said he knew nothing of that, and he could not quit posses- sion, and seated himself on the settle. The defendant's wife and her two daughters Martha Harries, and Lettice Frier, then collard him and endeavoured to eject him, but without success. At this juncture the defendant came in, being told by James Davies, a constable, that an officer of the County Court had just gone in with an execution. The complainant informed him of the nature of his business, and was about to read the warrant when Harries, his wife and two daughters made a combined onslaught on him, Martha Harries, bran- dishing a red-hot poker over the devoted head off the Bailiff whilst another seizing his hat, threw it into the street, and at length the complainant through the united energy of his assailants found himself "booked outside, and the fortress was then rendered impregnable. The Bench severely cen- I sured the conduct of the defendants, and observed that it I .f was absolutely necessary that the officers entrusted with the execution of legal processes should be properly protected. Itwae they were sorry to say, considered a meritorious act to give the Bailiff a "thrashing" as it was termed. Nothing could-be more ill-judged than such a line of conduct, as the Bailiffs had merely a ministerial duty to perform, and were bound to discharge it in the best manner. The defendants had involved themselves in a very serious dilemma by their; outrageous conduct, and had rendered themselves liable to be fined 95 each. Mr. Wm. H. Owen, said as there was no personal injury Bustained by the Bailiff he should not press for the full penalty. Their worships would take the absence of injury into con- sideration, and should impose a mitigated fine but wished it to be known as a warning in future that if the officer had been injured they should certainly have inflicted the highest fine the law permitted. Each of the defendants were fined 5s. with 8s. 6d, costs, in default of payment to be imprisoned for two months.