The Welshman

HOUSE OF COMMONS, TUESDAY, MAY 2. I The Commons did not make a House. I WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. I Several private bills were advanced a stage. Mr. Ewart gave notice that on the 31st inst., he would move for leave to bring in a bill for the abolition of punish- ment by death. On the question for the second reading of the Mortmain Bill, Mr. Bowyer said that he was pleased to find that there were not in the bill any of those hostile expressions towards the Roman Catholics, who did not desire to be legislated for on any exclusive principles. He approved of the principle of the bill, and felt sure that it would be so modined in committee in con mi' t tee as to work no injustice to the Roman Catholics. The bill aflected all the large charitable foundations in the kingdom, in connection with which there were many points of great deli- cacy to bo considered as regarded title and other questions. Ho would therefore sucgest that the bill should be referred to a select -t,-nmittee. The principle involved in the bill was, that no mun should be allowed to disinherit his family in favour of any charity, but it sounded queerly that a man should be allowed to bequeath his property away from his family to any worthless person, making, as was commonly said, ducks and drakes of it, while he was precluded from leaving it for beneficent, purposes. Mr. W hiteside complimented the hon. and learned member for Newcastle on the care with which he had prepared the bill, and expressed his intention to give it his hearty support if extended to Ireland. Mr. Collier said that the subject had already twice received a careful consideration of a committee of the House. He thought it unwise to go into the question of the extent to which a man might leave his property away from his kindred. Mr. Hume wished to see all measures of reform made com- mon to all parts of the United Kingdom. Mr. Fitzgerald hoped that the gentleoian who brought in the bill would not think of extending it to Ireland, where there was a Board of Charitable Bequests, working with per- fect satisfaction to all classes. Mr. Headlam was adverse to a reference of the bill and to its application to Ireland, the law of which country upon this subject differed from that of England and it would be safer, he thought, to deal with Ireland by a separate bill. The bill was then read a second time. The County Court Extension Act Amendment Bill went through committee. Mr. Bowyer, in moving the second reading of the Criminal Conversation Bill, said it consisted of two parts; one proposed that no damages should be recovered in an action for criminal conversation, but that the defendant, if a verdict were found against him, should pay a fine to the Crown by way of punish- ment the other part provided that the wife of the plaintiff should be allowed to appear at the trial, in person or by counsel, and be heard in her defence. Mr. Collier, in moving that the second reading be deferred for six months, observed that the most correct title that could be given to the bill was A Bill for the Encouragement of Criminal Conversation." The Attorney-general was decidedly opposed to tha second reading of the bill. He admitted that the law required re- vision and reform but the whole subject should be dealt with in a comprehensive manner. Mr. Bowyer pressed the second reading, which upon a divi- sion, was negatived by 121 to 49. Mr. Fellatt moved the second reading of the Declarations Bill, the object of which was to relieve persons entertaining conscientious scruples against taking an oath from being compelled to do so. The Attorney-General, concurring in the principle that persons who had! such scruples should be relieved from the necessity of taking an oath, could not assent to this bill as it was framed, since it would release a party from the obligation upon his own mere statement that ho entertained conscien- tious scruples, whereas those persons who felt the binding obligation of an oath, yet did not regard a declaration as equally or morally binding. In a bill he proposed to intro- duce, applicable to criminal as well as civil proceedings, he left the judge or other minister of the law to relieve the party, if satisfied that he had really a conscientious scruple, and did not simulate such an objection. Mr. Fitzroy moved that the second reading bo deferred for eix months, which amendment, upon a division, was carried by 136 to 37; so this bill was likewise lost. Mr. J. Furajuson moved the second reading of the Carlisle Canonries Bill, which Mr. Goulburn opposed. The arguments upon which the bill waa founded applied, he said, to many other cases, and, indeed, might be extended to the whole cathedral system. lie moved to defer the second reading for six months. Upon a division, the amendment was carried by 87 against 79. 79 The debate on the nomination of the Committee upon Con- ventual and Monastic Institutions, adjourned on the 30th of March, v.: s then resumed by Mr. Digby Seymour, who opposed the further nomination of the committee, suggesting that, under the existing law, a sufficient remedy might be found by amending (to remove doubts) the act of the >6th of George III., chapter 100, for more tctuallv sMunn? the liberty of the subject by means of the c?: of habeas corpM, ttierely avoiding the heats and animosities likely t? be engendered by the appointment of a committer. Mr. Newdegate, rising at a quarter to 6 o'clock, was, ac- cording to the rule of the House, interrupted by the Speaker, and the debate was consequently Again adjourned. The other orders were disposed of, and the House adjourned at ten miriutes to six o'clock.

THE MAN BURIED ALIVE AT LYONS.—The Lyons jour- nals of Tuesday report that Giraud was still in the same posi- tion, but the works for his deliverance were thought to be going on with a prospect of success. The poor fellow was as comfortable as possible, and a variety of ingenious contrivan- ces had been had recourse to to alleviate the horrors of his situa- tion. A rope affixed to a. bell had been lowered to.him, so that he might ring when he wanted anything. When he rings a sapper descends the well to take his orders. Anv food he desires, and even basins of broth, are conveyed to him and means have been found to send him warm covering. He wrapped himself up in the half of a blanket and threw the other half over the putrifying corps of his comrade. Giraud his buried, it appears, in the earth up to his waist, but, as his arms are free, he contrives to rest upon the margin of the j well, and sleeps tranquilly. The sand is so loose tnat his legs can move sufficiently to keep up the circulation His unfor- tunate companion (named J alia) was buried up to the neck, and, although Giraud passed him some food, which he swal- lowed, the action of the lungs was constrained, and he soon I died. It will be a great triumph for the engineers if they restore Giraud living to the upper world. TERMINATION OF THE PRESTON STRIKE.—The power-loom weavers have at length retired from the struggle in which they have been engaged for the last 35 weeks and the Pres- ton strike is virtually at an end. Failing funds have hastened this result-not lack of firmness on the part of the people. It became evident, from the proceedings at the delegate meeting on Monday last, that the chief sources of pecuniary support were dried up, but the public were scarcely prepared for the sudden close of this memorable contest. On the assembling of the delegates, the paesident Mr. Kinder Smith, appealed of the delegates, this battle is lost (said he) the fault will not be with the operatives of Preston, but with the country for not sending sufficient support. It is for you to say what shall be the result of this struggle; it is for you to say whe- ther the masters shall succeed in crushing the operatives of this town. To you, then, I commit them, and we shall see whether you or the employers, have the most charity towards them. After this appeal, instead of the announcement of subscriptions, as usual, a delegate from Tadihom rose and moved an adjournment, in order that the representatives of the various districts might confer together in private. This being seconded, was put to the vote, and carried unanimously. We understand that the contributions brought in on Monday only amounted to about £ 400, instead of £ 2,000 and upwards, as formerly. The result of the conference of delegates was made known on Monday. MILITIA BILL.-Lord Palmerston's Militia Bill recites that it is expedient to amend the militia acts, which provide that the militia can oiilv be drawn out and embodied in case of actual invasion or imminent danger thereof, or in case of insurrection; and the bill proceeds to enact that the militia may be drawn out and embodied whenever a state of war between this country and any foreign Power exists. Another section provides, that where a regiment of militia has been summoned or assembled for training and exercise for a less period than 56 days, Her Majesty may extend the period to 56 days without the necessity of giving fresh notices to at- tend. EXCHEQUER BONDS. Alluding to the proposals for the JE6,000,000 of Exchequer Bonds, the Times says that the required amount of the first series of £ 2,000,000 had not been subscribed, and that applications would be received at the Bank from persons desirous of taking at the minimum price of 08'? the baLnce that remained of that portion. It is said that among the offers received, the lowest was at 93 and the highest at 1001. The absence of subscribers, therefore, does not appear to be attributable to any material difference be- tween the views of capitalists and those of the Chancellor of the Exchequer as regards time, but rather from inaptitude or dislike on the part of the public to enter into affairs of this sort by the method of secret tender. This conclusion, indeed, is established by the readiness with which subscriptions were sent in as soon as the minimum price, which makes the rate of interest equal to four per cent., was openly made known, and hence every unsatisfactory feature of the affair is explained and removed. Early in the day there was a disposition on the part of those who have been engaged in speculative sales of stock to congratulate themselves on the public misfortune of the loan having failed. When, however, it seemed to become evident that the public were really willing to subscribe at the Chancellor of the Exchequer's price, aud had simply abstained from fixing that price for themselves, because each individual was averse to the risk of finding his estimate higher than that of his neighbours, it was seen that these gloomy assumptions were premature, and Consols, which had fallen considerably on the appearance of the Treasury announcement, experienced at once a favourable reaction. THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.The anniversary meeting of this society took place in Exeter Hall on Tuesday the Earl of Chichester in the chair. The hall was extrem,?Ti crowded. On the platform were observed Sir R. H. Inglis, Sir T. Acland, Sir F. N. Buxton, Bishop Carr, the Earl of Cavan, Sir E. Parry, Lord lladdo, Mr. Moody, M.P., Sir P. Mait- land. Admiral Hope, &c. The Secretary read the report, by which it appeared that the income obtained during the year, at homp,was £ 113,298; but the whole revenue, from home and abroad, was making an amount of upwards of X2,000 over the revenue of last year. The following is a sy- nopsis of the report:— 1852. 1853. 1854. Stations 102 116 118 English clergymen. 90 97 103 Foreign clergymen 51 53* 40 Native and East Indian clergymen.. 2J 22 24  Total number of clergymen 162 172 16 x-uropcan ia)-irien.)cnooiniasters, secretaries, printers, &c., 30; European female teachers (exclusive of missionaries' wives), 14; native and country-born catechists and teachers of all classes. 16fll attendant on Christian worship in the society's missions throughout the world, estimated at 107,000 number of communicants (1853) 15,306, (1853) 16,775, (18-54) 17,124. (The new returns of two principal missions have not arrived, so that these numbers will probably be increased.) In the report the committee congratulated the audience on the freedom granted by the Turks for the distribution of copies of the Bible. On the motion of Lord Haddo, thanks were voted to the members of the committee, and the report was adopted. On the motion of the Bishop of Sierra Leone thanks were passed to the government for its efforts to abolish the slave trade. The meeting luted for several hoars.

THE WAR. I PROCLAMATION OF THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. I ihe Journal de St. Petersbourg of the 23rd contains a pro- clamation from the Emperor to his people, in which he repre- sents the war against England and France as one undertaken in defence of the Orthodox Faith. England and France have thrown off the mask and re- vealed their real object, which is to weaken Russia and to deprive her of her powerful position in Europe. Russia will fight for the Christian faith, in defence of her co-religionists, oppressed by their merciless enemies."

BOMRARDMENT OF ODESSA. I BUCHAREST, APRIL 28. The English and French admirals demanded the delivery of the Russian vessels at Odessa. On refusal, seven three-deck- ers and eleven frigates bombarded the town on the 24th. The W oronzoff palaee is totally destroyed. Eighteen hundred troops failed in an attempt at landing. Four frigates are severely damaged. The bombardment continues. Prussia has recalled its consul from Bucharest, approving of his recent conduct. The above is a Russian version of the bombardment, and therefore cannot be depended upon. A private telegraphic despatch received from Odessa by an eminent Greek firm, and dated the 26th ult., states that the whole combined fleet took its departure on the morning of that day.

THE DANUBE. I BOMBARDMENT OF SILISTRIA—GALLANT DEFENCE I OF THE TURKS. SILISTRIA, April 25.-The bombardment has produced no effect. The Russians are expected to lathek en the 1st of May with 30,000 men, who will cross the river under cover of 17 heavy batteries. The passage of the river at Oltenitza is expected at the same time. The garrison of Silistria is calm and resolute. has been hard pressed ever since the 14th, and would have already fallen but for the determined valour of its defenders. Thwc say they can hold out till auxiliary troops come to their relief. The Russians, on the contrary, say the place must surrender in a few days. Mustapha Pacha has a strong garrison, but the fortress is neither well victualled, nor properly supplied with ammuni- tion. The ford is in the power of the Russians, so likewise entrenchments at the Distra, which flows into the Danube. The troops who defended them retired into the fortress, which itself is only defended by a simple wall with a strong citadel. General ChrukefTs and General Luders' corps have effected a junction above Rassova; the vanguard of the latter was, on the 17th, at Kusgun near Silistria. URSOVA, apm as.— bixteen thousand, Turks have gone down the stream from Kalafat towards Rahova. The Vest Deutsche Post gives as the most important mili- tary news from Bulgaria an account of the special corps of Russian dragoons, 26,000 strong (and which generally follows the footsteps of Prince Paskiewitscli), being now under march for the Danube. It is believed to be the intention of the prince to press on with his corps, and a select reserve of light troops, into the very heart of Turkey. IheXwya has succesive despatches from the Lesser Wal- lachia, which mention that the Russian line of observation in front of Kalafat has been, for reasons which are at present unexplained, withdrawn in the direction of Radova and Krajova. The bank of the Danube down to Kalafat is no longer in Russian occupation, all their picquets being with- drawn from Tuen-Severin downwards. The withdrawal of the Russians from Lesser Wallachia, and their entire evacua- tion of that province, has now become a matter of fact. The military hospitals, and entire munitions and apparatus of war, are being conveyed on upwards of a thousand waggons along the road to Bucharest. As a companion to the burn- ing of Fokshan, we have now to mention the fate of the small but flourishing commercial town of Kimpina, on the high road from Bucharest to Cronstadt. It has fallen an entire prey to the devouring element, which has there spared but a a few houses. On the high road from Braila to Bucharest Russian guards are stationed at every league's distance, who minutely examine every passenger, scrutinise his travelling papers, and ask the most prying and impertinent questions. As the complaints of the Prussian consul were entirely disre- garded by the intending authorities, lie very properly took down his flag and took himself off. The Austrian consul is still there.

CAPTURE OF PETA BY THE TURKS. PARIS, WEDNESDAY. The Moniteur of this morning publishes the following in- telligence — CORFU, APRIL 26.-Peta, the principal centre of the Greek insurrection, was taken on the 23d bv the Ottoman forces under the command of Osman Pacha, after 50 minutes' fight- ing. The insurgents mustered about 3000 men, led by 'I zavellas and Karaischakis, and had about 150 killed. The number of wounded is not known. The loss of the Turks was 5 killed and 12 woundod.A,Amon,st the killed is the secre tary of Tzavellas. These details were furnished to the Lord High Com- missioner by Fuad Effendi himself, who was present at the action. It is expected that this victory will go far towards procuring the submission of the country. VIENNA, MAY 2. The Greek insurgents have been defeated between Janina and Prevesa, with the loss of 100 killed, 120 prisoners, 4 guns, and 60 barrels of powder. Grivas has been defeated near Motzovo, and has fled to Tliessaly with 16 men. Disunion prevails among the commanders, and despondency in the revolutionary committees. The Duke of Cambridge left Trieste for Corfu to-day. The Gazette d'Agram announces the enrolment ot 4000 Montenegrins to oppose the Turks in Albania and Herzegovine. ODESS A, APRIL 26. Since the 22d all is quiet. The English and French ships are leaving the roadsteads. The town is uninjured. Some houses of the quarantine port have been burnt. Prince Paskiewitscli allows the export of grain from the Principalities to Austria. The Montenegrins crossed the Turkish frontier at Niksich on the 20th. Turkish regulars repulsed them. SEMLIN, APRIL 26. The T".rks, as they advanced into little Wallachia, were received with the greatest enthusiasm. The Rur ians were making tremendous preparations for a regular attack on Silistria. Lipranni's corps will probably attempt to pass the Danube I at Nicopoli.

DEFEAT OF THE RUSSIANS BETWEEN SIUSTRIA ¡ AND RASSOVA. VIENNA, WEDNESDAY MORNING. The following report circulates in Bucharest :-Omar Pasha advanced with 70,000 men towards the Dobrudscha on the I 18th or 19th of April, and a battle took place with Luders' corps between Silistria and Rassova. During the night, Omar Pasha had detached a division in the direction of the Black Sea, and when the battle was at its height the next day this corps attacked the Russians in their rear, causing unexampled confusion and consternation. General Luders retreated towards Czernavoda, and it is said that the Russians lost many guns, ammunition, stores, and baggage waggons, and even their military chest. 0:1 the 20th a Turkish flying corps crossed the Danube below Silistria in order to destroy the Russian strand batteries. They advanced to Kalarash, where there was hard fightiug for some hours. The Turks fought like lions, but, being terribly overmatched, were ultimately forced to retreat. VIENNA, WEDNESDAY EVENING. CONSTANTINOPLE, April 24.—The Russian batteries at the Sulina mouth of the Danube have been bombarded by part of the fleet. The French troops have not yet arrived at Constanti- nople. ATHENS, April 27. On the 25th Arta was taken by the Turks, and 3,000 in. surgents, under Karaiskaki, defeated by the Turks under Osman Pasha. April 28. Many Greeks have been taken by the French ships in an attempt to join the insurgents, and delivered over to Faud Effendi. An attempted insurrection in Samos has failed. MALTA. I MALTA, April 26.—The Spindion, a Greek ship landed with gunpowder, bad been seized at Malta. 350 Artillerymen, 19 officers, and 537 horses reached Malta from England on the 26th. 20 horses had died on the passage. Lieutenant King had left for Tunis with orders to buy 1,000 horses. Lodgings for 5,000 French troops were being prepared at Malta.

PENINSULAR MAILS. I SOUTHAMPTON, WEDNESDAY NIGHT. I At Gibraltar exchange on London was quoted 511: pillared dollars, 4i p.m. The screw steamer Melita, with Brigadier-General Sir Colin Campbell and a detachment of the 19th Foot, left Gibraltar on the 25th ult,, for Malta and Gallipoli. The transport-ship Colgrain. No. 12, and the steamer Euxine, with warlike stores, from Portsmouth, arrived at Gibraltar on the 23rd, and proceeded to the East. The steamer Rajah, with coals for the fleet, arrived on the 21st, and proceeded to Constantinople. There was no truth in a report spread in Lisbon regarding the recall of the Portuguese Minister from London. The recent rains in Portugal, which so much improved the harvest prospects, had been accompanied by the reappearance of grape disease in the neighbourhood of Lisbon, as well as in the Douro. The Committee of Deputies have made a report generally approving the budget, and it had been ordered to be discussed; a report had also been made favourable to the new coinage, and regulation of the relative value of the gold and silver currency upon the same. basis as in England.

DISCONTENT IN JAMAICA.—A memorial WAS in contem- plation, to be presented to the Governor, for the purpose of suspending the functions of the local legislature, and sug- gesting the necessity of imperial intervention for the redress of grievances under which the island labours from the apathy of the Assembly. INFERNAL MACHINES.—It is reported, whether truly or not. that several Americans, headed-by cx-Alderman Wesley Smith, junior, of this city, accompanied by a Russian officer, left in the Baltic on her last outward trip, to enzage in a contract with Russia to destroy British and French ships of war that approach near enough to Russian ports by means of Taylor's submarine armor and Colt's submarine battery. They have also an invention called the catapult, a vessel with double bows, armed with lon« sharp iron beaks, to break the sides of hostle shins. It will be propelled by steam, which drives a wheel in her bottom. It is so arraugeii that jet. of scalding water :tre thrown from. the vessel on all attempting to board her.Vetv York Her ah. MESMERIC TIUNCE.-On Wednesday last, at a quarter past two o'clock, Mr. Tubbs, surgeon, of Upweil, Cambridgeshire, in the presence of above a dozen gentleman, at the Mesmeric Infirmary, No. 36, Weymouth-street, Portland-place, cut away the right breast of a most respectable married woman, of ifpwell, named Flowerday. He first threw her into the state of sleep-waking by holding her hands in his, and staring at her eyes. After a time her eyelids quivered, and her eyes converged and turning upwards; and, in nine minutes from the first, her eyes closed, and her head drooped as she sat in the chair. Mr. Tubbs then ceased to hold first one hand and then the other, and each dropped powerless into her lap. The left hand was allowed to lie where it fell; the right hand was held up and aside by Mr. Burman, surgeon, of Wisbeach, in order to be out of the operator's way. During the whole of the operation, which was performed with unusual She sal per y slowness, not a sound escaped the patient. She sat perfectly still, silent, and relaxed, like any one in the sweetest sleep- not a part quivered or twitched; her lips were relaxed and motionless; and, in order further to show that she exerted no effort to restrain herself, Dr. Elliotson, while the gashes were making, moved the ends of her fingers backwards and for- wards, in complete relaxation, with the tip of one of his fin- gers. There was no holding or catching of her breath; all was the relaxation and placidity of complete repose. In fact, her countenance, which is extremely good, expressed the height of composure; and she was not subjected to restrain of any kind. After the operation was performed she was awakened, and at first was quite unconscious of but she un- affectedly declined, and deliberately walked up two pairs of stairs, got into bed, and was sent back into her mesmeric t.,?,. by & few dwwrd p.,o before her faoe.—.&?WMf.

THE TROOPS AT GALLIPOLI. I To the Editor of the Times. Sir,—I beg to forward to you some extracts from a letter of a corporal of the 44th Regiment, stationed at Gallipoli on the 15th of April, which was placed in my hands this morning by one of my parishioners, the mother-in-law of the writer. You may, perhaps, think it worthy of a place in your columns, as throwing some light Oil the condition of our troops in that place. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, C. M. TORLESSE, Vicar of Stoke-by-Nayland. Stoke-by-Nayland, May 2. "Gallipoli, Turkey, April 15. Dear Father,—I take this most favourable and blessed op- portunity of addressing these few lines to you, in hoping to to find Tou quite veil as it leaves me at t  ?u, i.n hoping to to find you quite well as it leaves me at this present time, thank God for it, dear father. I have to inform you that my regiment left Malta on the 4th of April to sail for Turkey, and we was six days on board the steamer. We landed at Gallipoli on the lith of the same month, and I have to in- form you that it is as fine a country as ever my eyes did see; and as for cattle, bullocks do all the work that there is to do here, in the place of horses and as for beef, and mutton, and bread, they are cheap. You buy a fine sheep for 2s. and 2s. 6d., and the very day that I write this letter, I see a sheep sold for 5d., but they were very young. But I have to inform you that there is no inhabitants in the place where my regiment, and the 60th, and 43d, and Rifles, and 42d are. There is no more English troops come up yet; but plenty of French troops lay with us, a thing that was never known before; English and French troops together, and drinking and going on as they are now. Dear father, I suppose that you remind the time that there was pressing. 'Ihey used to take a man from a waggon when going on the road to market. Well, that is the very same way with the Turks. If a man have two sons and one girl, the two sons was taken from him; and any man that was tit to use a firelock was taken to the war. They are hard at it about 80 miles from where we lies at present, but we expect to be in it red hot in about another month. Dear Father, I can tell the price of a few articles. Coffee is Is. per lb., and bread is Id per lb., and tea is 8td. per lb., and tobacco is 6id. per lb., peat, 2d. the real best; but you cannot get a pipe under a Id. per pipe, and as for beer and porter there is none. Black wine and coffee you can buy ready-made, and as for shoemakers there is none; and there is no one to work the ground, the finest land that ever you did see; and as for water, the best water that ever I did drink, and as for game there is plenty of all sorts. Our officers go out a shoot, ng every day, and "bring plenty of game home with them; and as for trees I never see less than what there is here. Dear Father, I must now conclude, by remaining your affectionate Son, "ARTHUR WARNER."

EXTENSIVE ROBBERY OF JEWELRY IN BIRMING- I HAM. BIRMINGHAM, MAY 3. This morning a young man, who gave his name as Thomas Koope, was brought before Mr. Charles Shaw, Mr. II. Van Wart, and Mr. T. Pcmberton, borough magistraates, charged with stealing a large quantity of jewelry from E. Stockton and Co.. wholsale jewellers of Smallbrook-street, in this town. The prisoner, it was stated, was the son of Portuguese and Spanish parents, and had for some years past been carrying on business in the Australian colonies. The case, as it will be seen, was a very clear one, and will be best understood by a perusal of an abstract of the evidence adduced in court There is reason to believe that the depredations of the prisoner and others connected with him have not been confined to Birmingham. The property found upon Koope, when taken, amounted in value to about ASOO. Mr. Kennedy (of the Midland Circuit), and Mr. Suckling appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. 1. Harding in defence of the prisoner. Mr. J. Stockton, of the firm of Stockton and Co., deposed as follows :-On Saturday morning last, shortly before nine o'clock, a man, apparently a countryman, came to our ware- house, and asked at what time we commenced business, as a foreign gentleman in town was anxious to see us ? I replied we were then at business, and were prepared to deal with any customers who might present themselves. The prisoner came to the warehouse about a quarter past 9 o'clock, and said he had been recommended by a highly respectable house in Australia, whose names are well known to us, and that he was a dealer, having houses in Melbourne, Sydney, and Cali- fornia. He stated that he was stopping at Beech's. Hotel, and could purchase jewelry to a considerable amount, provided that we served him as well as other houses. He then produced a snuffbox, which he said had been presented to him by the firm he had previously named before he left Melbourne. After stating that he was desirous of dealing with the principals of the firm, to whom he was told he was then speaking, I and my brother and sister proceeded into a sitting- room, and commenced looking over the stock. No other person was present. The prisoner was desirous of seeing the best qualities first. Ho was shown all descriptions of jewelry—brooches, chains, watches, &c., and selected articles to the amount of about. zel,ooo. He was at the ware- house about an hour and a half. When the articles were selected and set apart, the prisoner asked us how long it would take us to make out the invoice, and I stated, three or four hours. The prisoner said he had not then taken breakfast; that he could not eat before 11 o'clock that he would return to his Inn, have breakfast, and see us again at 4 o'clock. During the time we were selecting the goods the prisoner went into the yard three or four times, and frequently used his pocket handkerchief. On leaving he wrote his card as being of the firm of Morton, Koope, and Co." The articles purchased were divided into three lots, there being one each for Melbourne, Sydney, and Cali- fornia. The prisoner asked us whether we would take in payment golddust, nuggets, or cash. I told him we should prefer cash, and the prisoner then said he would go and fetch the money. The prisoner at that time was dressed in a light velveteen jacket, dark trousers, and patent japanned leather boots. While making out the invoice we missed, about an hour after the prisoner left, rings and other articles of jewelry which the prisoner had not selected or purchased. On making these discoveries we suspected that a robbery had been com- mitted, and went to the hotel with Messrs, Glossop and Tandy, of the detective force, and found that a person answering to the prisoner's description had been staying there, but, ac- cording to the boots," had gone off by train to London. Tandy, however, found, on application at the railway station, that no person answering to the prisoner's description had gone by train to London, but one had gone on to Manchester. We immedmtety trmamitted by telegraph a memitge to the police of that city. Articles of jewelry new produced, to the amount of £ 300, are our property. They are marked with our private marks, and were in our possession immediately i previous to the visit of the prisoner. I should say that the articles produced altogether are of the value of £ 600. None of the articles were purchased by the prisoner. I saw him on his arrival in Birmingham on Monday, and he then stated that one gold chain taken from him did not beloag to us. Cross-examined by Mr. Harding.—The prisoner did not say that he had bought the chain in Paris, but that It did not belong to us." Arthur Shamley of the Manchester detective force being swron said.—In consequence of a communication received by telegraph I went to the London and Birmingham Railway station in Manchester, and was there about 5 minutes before the train irrived. I searched the train and found the pri- soner in a first-class carriage. He had on a velveteen jacket. I asked him where he came from ? and he said Melbourne. Where he was booked at, for Manchester ? and he did not answer. I then asked him if he did not come from Birming- ham ? The prisoner replied that he did. I told him that I was a police officer and should take him into custody for stealing a quantity of jewelry. On my asking him, he pointed out to me his luggage, which consisted of a portmanteau and carpet bag, of which he gave me the keys. In the carpet bag I found the whole of the jewelry produced, I asked the pri- soner if he wished to give any account of the mode in which he became possessed of it ? and he replied that lie had purchased one portiorf in Paris, and the other portion in Birmingham, and said the marks attached to the articles were the private marks of the persons from whom he purchased them. He told me that he had given 22 guineas for the watch he wore when apprehended. Mr. Stockton identified this watch as one of the articles taken from their premises. This being the case for the prosecution, Mr. Harding, on the part of the prisoner, said he had been in correspondence with parties who he expected would come forward as witnesses, and he was surprised that they were not present. He had, there- fore, to request that the prisoner might be remanded to a future day. Mr. Kennedy did not see what kind of evidence could be called to rebut that for the prosecution but he should not offer any objection to the remand, if it was understood that they should, if they deemed it necessary, call additional cor- roborative evidence. The case WBS so clear that to-day he had not thought that course at all necessary. Mr. Shaw thought the evidence was so clear that he was hardly justified in remanding the prisoner but, as that course was assented to, the further hearing should be adjourned antil Monday next. Among the articles of value found in the prisoner's pos- session, besides a large quantity of jewelry not owned, arc 13 shawls, valued at from 10 to 15 guineas each, and there is reason to believe they are portions of extensive plunders ef- fected in this country or France. It is supposed that the pri- soner and his associates have extensive and valuable packages on board the Great Britain at Liverpool, bound for Australia, and the police are now actively engaged in ferretting out the gang and the booty. The prisoner states that he has been in this country since December last. He is as dark as a Creole, and of short stature.

WOODS AND FORESTS.—RETIREMENT OF MR. KENNEDY,— In consequence of the investigation into the state of the royal forests which has for some time been in progress, the commis- sionership lately held by Mr. Kennedy has been vacated. We may presume that explanations in Parliament will be given of the reasons which have led to this decisioll.Daily News. THE GREAT BRITAIN.— LIVERPOOL, Sunday Evening.- The steam-ship Great Britain, Captain John Gray, which left this port yesterday, has put b"k to-day, in consequence of one of her steam-pipes having burst; the casualty does not appear to have been attended with any serious conse- quences, and she will proceed on her voyage immediately upon the damage being repaired. THE CZAR'S INTRIGUE IN MONTENEGRO.—" It is posi- tively affirmed," Says the Constitutional, that a proclama- tion from the Czar has been read in the villages of Montene- gro, appealing to the religious feelings of the populations, and promising not to sign any treaty of peace until after having obtained for them Herzegowina, tke plains of Bosnia, and a part of those of Albania. It is impossible to avoid feeling the greatest indignation at seeing a government which pretends to be Conservative having recourse to such revolutionary means, and unscrupulously making what is most respectable in the consciences of man the instrument of his avidity." NEWSPAPER WRITING. Though everybody affects se- crecy, it is a secret known to all the town, that almost every competent man in political life has now and then used the newspaper press, the most powerful engine there is for act- ing upon opinion. An acquaintance of ours, calling on one of the bishops, had to wait beside him until he finished a leader for the daily IHper, S('vral Political chiefs affect iitde ?ecrpfy re?pcctin? the fH:t of thir contributing to newspapeis, though they of course do not wish to be identi- fied with all their contributions. You may think it very easy to write an article for a newspaper," said a Cabinet Minister at a public dinner recently, 11 but try it." In truth to write a good leader on an occurrence of the hour, acute and ready in its arguments, and humorous or forcible in its illustrations, with the brief statements of facts, and the skil- ful managements of personalities which it demands in re- ference both to the newspaper and its party, is one of the most difficult of all kinds of composition. The political pamphlet is a series of leaders strung together, according to a unity of its own. Nobody needs to be told that, perhaps, the most piquant and powerful, certainly the most success- ful, of political pamphlets of late years, was the pamphlet published by Mr. Bulwer when the death of the late Earl Spenccr occasioned an intrigue which ousted a Ministry in a day .— Westminster Review. COOL -Ess.-Dr. Vernon mentions a Briton, who, content- ing himself with a succinct good-bye" to our doctor before making a voyage round the world, satisfied himself with an equally phlegmatic How do you do ?" when, on returning, he found Dr. Vernon in his old place at the same Cafe Very where the two had parted. The Athemcum supposes the doctor to be unacquainted with that sharper version of the same tale, which tells how a noble father, sitting at his soli- tary tea-table, received his son, when the latter arrived, un- expectedly, after twenty-five years' absence in India. Ah," said he, are you there, my boy ?" A similar story is told of an Edinburg man, who left his native city for America, and from the coach-top bade good-bye to a friend who was lean- ing against the doorway of his shop. On returning, twenty- five years after, this person was observed by his friend lounging against his shop-door as before. How d'ye do, P. ?" said the traveller, stood there aU this time."

DEATH OF THE MARQUIS OF ANGLESEY. I We regret to announce the death of this venerable and gallant officer, who expired on Saturday morning, a few minutes before five o'clock, at his town residence Old Burling- ton Street. litiitv William, eldest son of the Earl of Uxbridge, was born on the 7th of May, 1768, and died at tie ripe age of 86. He received his education at Westminster School, and after- wards entered Christ Church College, in the University of Oxford. In 1793, at the age of twenty-five, he was appointed to the command of a regiment which he had raised at his own expense amongst his father's tenantry—hclding the post of lieu.-colonel. He was a colonel of the 90ti. in 1796 major- general on the 29th of April, 1820 lieut.-general on the 25th of April, 1808; general on the 12th cf August, 1819; colonel of Royal Horse-guards, 1842, and field-marshal in 1846. His first service was under the Duke of York in the army of Flanders, in 1794. He then commanded the 80th, and in the retreat of the army had the temporary command of Lord Cathcart's brigade, in which important position he did good service. He also took part in the disastrous expedition to Walchern, in which he commanded the cavalry, and distin- guished himself in a brilliant affair with the French horse, who had attacked the British artillery brigade. He charged them with his own troops, and forced them nearly to the walls of Egmont-op-Zee. In the retreat of the army he protected the rear, and some skirmishing having taken place, several pieces of artillery fell into the enemy's hands. Lord Paget determined on recovering them, and although his cavalry was only one to six of that of General Morin, he accomplished his purpose, and not only that, but captured several pieces of the artillery of the French. The next expedition which Lord Paget joined was also a retreat-the unfortunate one of Sir John Moore upon Corunna. It seems, indeed, to have been the Marquis of Anglesey's bad fortune always to join armies of which he had to protect the retreat, and his good fortune always to distinguish himself in the service—for, shortly after he joined the retiring British army, at the head of only 400 men, he routed a detachment of the French amounting to 900 men, and took 200 prisoners. At Mayaga he again triumphed, and at Benveneta repulsed the French Guard, captured General Lefebvre, and so suc- cessfully covered the retreat, that the main body of the British army made good their way to Corunna. In was in one of the skirmishes which took place in the nighbourhood of the town that Sir John Moore fell, and the gallant Sir Charles Napier was taken prisoner, riddled with wounds. The re- mainder of the army, accompanied by Lord Paget, set sail for England without further opposition. Lord Paget had been married in 1795 to the daughter of the Earl of Jersey, by whom he had eight children but a divorce having terminated that union, be married in 1810 the daugh- ter of the first Earl of Cadogan. Before his second marriage he had entered into political life, and from 1806 to 1812 he represented Milborne Port; but in the latter year he took his seat in the House of Lords with the earldom of Uxbridge. In the spring of 1815, he commanded the troops assembled in London to quell the Cornhill riots; and soon after the return of Napoleon from Elba, he was placed at the head of the British cavalry in Flanders. During the battle, finding him- self deserted by his troops in the presence of a body of French Cuirassiers, and attended only by Colonel Kelly, he rode boldly towards the French, who forbore to fire, waving his hat for his own men to come on. At last they mustered courage, and charged and defeated the dreaded Cuirassiers with case. His next exploit was a tremendous charge upon 9,000 of the French, of whom 3000 were taken prisoners, and as many slain. It was soon after this magnificent exploit, and almost at the close of the battle, that a stray shot struck his leg, which was amputated in the village of Waterloo. Five days after the battle, he was created Marquis of Anglesey, and ob- tained for his services the Order of the Dath and Guelphic Order, and, besides many other honours, he became Knight of the Garter. lie was very unpopular during the period of the Queen's trial, on account of the support which he gave to the bill of pains and penalties, and on one occasion he was surrounded by the populace, who insisted on his shouting The Queen for ever!" After much reluctance he at length cried out "The Queen the Queen! and may all your wives be like her." Under Camming, he was Master-General of the Ordnance, and under the Wellington Administration he was entrusted with the Vice-regency of Ireland, where he became so popular that a public demonstration of regret was made in Dublin when he was recalled. He vindicated his conduct, however, so well in the House of Lords that he was soon re- placed, and held the office for several years. On his return, he resumed his seat in the House, and although he regularly attended, lie seldom spoke. He generally sat beside the Duke of Wellington, and it was interesting to see the two old war- riors together. The Marquis was universally acknowledged to be an excellent cavalry commander; and when riding in the park, or to the House, with his (generally) coloured neck- cloth, his glancing hat, and his buckskin trousers, he had the air, as he sat bolt upright upon his horse, of still being at the head of the Royal Horse Guards.

DEATH OF THE POET MONTGOMERY. I It is our sad duty to announce the decease of our venerated friend James Montgomery, who peacefully breathed his last on Monday afternoon, at his residence, the Mount, Sheffield, in the 8.1th year of his age. As recently as Friday last, he had presided at a weekly Board of the Infirmary, and walked home afterwards. Usefully active to the last, full of days and of those best of honours, the reverential esteem of his townsmen of all denominations, and the grateful regard of the millions whom his genius and piety have sol-iced under sorrow, or warmed into devotion, he was exempted from the sufferings of a long illness; and the whole town was taken by surprise, when, in the afternoon of Monday, the parish church bell proclaimed his decease. James Montgomery was the son of a Moravian Missionary who died in the West Indies. He was born Nov. 4, 1771, at Irvine, in Ayrshire, but received his education at the Brethren's Establishment at Fulneck, near Leeds. While retaining a warm filial attachment to the ancient church of the United Brethren, he connected himself chiefly, at one time, with the Wesleyan denomination in his own neighbourhood, but, in his later years, was a regular attendant upon an evangelical minis- try in the Establishment. No man was ever more free from cither polemical or sectarian narrowness; and the Catholic spirit of his hymns corresponds to the whole tenor of his con- duct. His life presents three distinct phases. For many years, the patriotic and spirited editor of tne Sheffield Iris, he was a fearless advocate of civil and religious freedom, as well as of every philanthropic object, at a time when liberal prin- ciples were not a passport to popularity or to profit, and when the press generally had not attained to the rank and power of a fourth estate. His Wanderer of Switzerland, published in 1806, first established his reputation as a poet, in spite of the most cruelly Unjust article that ever disgraced the Edinburgh Review. tst original publication was, The Pelican Island mid oflt&r Poems, which appeared in-1828—and which, in poetical fancy, vigour, and melody of uumliors, m at least equal to any of his former works. His collected poetical works were published, some years ago, in four volumes 121110., and more recently in a single volume octavo, double columns. We shall not attempt here a critical estimate of his poetry, but may remark, that not only are many of his lyrical poems un- surpassed in beauty, but they have furnished the key-note to other strains and among those writers who have, consciously I or unconsciously, shown their admiration of his compositions ov imitating nis stanzas, may oe mentioned, lJJrU uyion, JJIIS. Hemans, and some of the best Transatlantic bards. His works, during the season of his greatest popularity, exerted, in fact, a considerable influence upon poetical taste. The re- ligious character of his longer poems has, no doubt, tended to narrow the circle of his readers; but, both in this country and in the United States, they have- run through numerous editions. During the five-and-twenty years that have elapsed since his latest original publication, Mr. Montgomery has devoted himself chiefly to labours of benevolence and local usefulness, in the town with which his name had been identified, and where he has resided for more than sixty years. His poetical labours have, of late, consisted almost entirely of hymns, or of occasional verses, written at the request of friends, whose ap- plications, sometimes oppressively numerous, he was always ready as far as he could, to meet. His last hymn had been but just furnished for the Sheffield Sunday-school Union. Only last year, Mr. Montgomery put forth an authentic col- lection of all his original hymns, upon completing which he had long set his mind. In the preface, alluding to this most serious work of a long life, now passing fourscore years," he cites, as expressive of his own feelings, some lines from what he says, may be esteemed a sainted authority on such a subject:— Bishop Ker, somewhere says, beautifully, humbly, aud poetically,— And should the well-meant song I leave behind, With Jesu's lovers some acceptance find, 'Twill heighten e'en the joys of Heaven to know, That in my verse saints sing God s praise below.' And was not this hope prophetic ?" Mr. Montgomery lived to forestall the fulfilment of the pro- phetic hope in his own case; and, so long as the English tongue is spoken in either hemisphere, some of his hymns, at all events, will continue to rank, with all the Churches of Christ, among their favourite "songs of praise." -latriot.

FIELD MARSHALS. There are now on the roll of the British army but two field marshals, viz —His Royal High- ness Prince Alhert and the King of the Belgians. THE RUMOURED BEQUEST TO THE PRINCE OF WALES.— There is no foundation whatever for the statement alleging that Mr. Holford, the rich American merchant, lately deceased, had left his property to the Prince of Wales. Observer. RUSSIAN CHAMPIONS OF CHRIST." The volunteer corps of cross bparers," organised by the Russians in Wallachia, as a chosen band of champions of Christ, has been disbanded, not as a concession to Austria, but on ac- count of its indomitable propensity to stealing. BURNING OF A MELBOURNE TRADER.—Another serious ,t f ternoon, v i z.- loss was posted at Lloyd's on Saturday afternoon, viz.— The burning of the Irene, Captain Watson, while on a voy- age from London to Melbourne. It appears that when 31 days out she wa3 discovered to be on flre all attempts failed to suppress it, and she is reported to have been totally de- stroyed. Her crew and passengers are understood to have been preserved. T ,P, CHOLERA IN EDINBURGH.—"We regret to state that this disease seems to have returned to Edinburgh after an absence of some months. Four undoubted cases have been reported to the parochial authorities during the week, and, what is rather remarkable, three of them have occurred in the same tenement in which cholera first made its ap- pearance in 1832. Cholera sfcill lingers in Glasgow, and it has broken out with great virulence in Hamilton and Liver- poo I. -Scotsman. "OH! DEAR MAMMA, DO ORDER FOR ME CASSEIX'S PAPER FOR THE YOUNG! Tis ouly a PEXNY A MONTH, and 'tis full of nice pictures!" Such is likely to proceed from the mouth of every child in the United Kingdom, as soon as the announcement of this Paper is made and specimens of it exhibited. No. 1., pablished on May-day, contains Eight Folio Pages, and Sixteen beautiful Engravings—namely, "Please to remember the Grotto," from a drawing by 11. Weir, Esq.; "Jack in the Green," from G. Cruikshatik, Esq.; Three Illustrations of the History of England Two beautiful Views of Paris, and Two Scenes from ditto; Three Engravings illustrative of Biiloons and Ballooning The Zoological Gar- dens, Two Engravings; Moorish Girls' School in Algeria; and a Characteristic Heading by E. Morin, Esq, with a large amount of interesting matter, admirably adapted to the enter- tainment and instruction of the Young. To be continued Monthly.—Also, just published, CASSELL'S li/LUS PRATED FAMILY PAPER, Part IV., price Sixpence, containing Forty Pages same dimensions as the Illustrated London News," and Forty-three beautifully-engraved Illustrations.— No. 20, price one Penny, contains, in addition to Six beautiful Engravings, a full-pa,e Map of the Baltic Sea; and No. 21. price One Penny, will contain, in addition to Six beautiful Engravings, a full-page Map of the Black Sea.—The new American Tale, "THE LAMPLIGHTER," of which 30,000 copies were sold in five weeks in the United States, and a still greater number of copies of which have been ordered in England within one week. THE LAMPLIGHTER," is -one of the most original, interesting, graphic, and affecting Tales that has ever been issued; written with extraordinary power and ab'lity, and claiming to rank among the very best productions of the genius of America, or of any other country. No Work since the appearance of Uncle Tom's Cabin" has occasioned such a demand. To afford an opportunity to the humblest individual of possessing a superior Edition of this extraordinary Work, JOHN CASSELL has commenced the issue of an Illustrated Edition in weekly numbers, at One Penny each. Every alternate Number will contain an Engraving from designs by F. Gilbert, Esq. Be careful to order JOHN CASSELL'S Edition. The Volume will be completed in Twenty-six Numbers.—Nos. 1 and 2 are now ready. THE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF ART, including SPECIMENS OF THE WORKS OF EMINENT MASTERS, Part 16, containing fifty beautiful Engravings, is now ready, | price One Shilling. Among the Illustrations are a Portrait of Muvillo, and Seven Specimens of his Works, including "The Conception of the Virgin a Portrait of J. B. Oudry, and Eight Specimens of his Works; Two Sketches of Dogs, by Sir Edwin Landseer, etc.-London: JOHN CASSELL, Ludgate-hill; and all Book- sellers. We are prevented giving our usual telegraphic reports this week, the electric wires having broken down last night b3twaen Cardiff and Newport, and up to three o'clock this morning no message could be passed along. We cannotinsert, or notice in any way, any communication that is sent to us anonymously; but those who choose to adr.'ss us in confidence will find their conifdence respected Neither can we undertake to return any manuscripts what ever.

Killing Russians is by no means an inexpensive amuse- ment and even the preparations for slaughter have led Mr. Gladstone into the greatest financial difficulty he has yet had to encounter. Ere the loan for which he has bid is completed, lie announces that additional taxes will soon be necessary. Mr. Gladstone's estimate for the coming year already presents an alarming increase. Every Russian's head will cost the British people a good round sum. But this must not be deemed an ill fate, for with new taxes we are purchasing the peace of Europc- and immunity from the molestation of the great enemy of order and right. Progress is at last being made in right earnest in the Black Sea. Odessa and the granaries of the Czar, arc in the con- trol of tha allied forces, and thus a very important damage has been done to his position on the Danube. Supplies are thus intercepted, the food of his army is stopped for awhile, and until supplies can reach Dobrutscha overland, they will want even the black bread with which the Emperor Nicholas feeds his serf soldiers. In the Baltic, however, the achieve- ments of Admiral Napier have not yet [commenced. The ice is for Russia a more effective fortification than any amount ol metal it may be enabled to mount. Hence the achieve- ments of the great admiral are confined to the seizure of merchant vessels, a vast number of which have already reached our shores. Those who expected that Sir Charles would make a speedy and decisive dash at the Russian strongholds will be gratified to hear that the delay is1 in the elements and not of his own making. Grave doubts, however, begin to be felt and expressed, that he will not so easily get to St. Peters- burg as had been imagined. Cronstadt bristles with guns, and he can pass it only in a channel 250 yards wide—to take it being pronounced impossible. In the Turkish provinces the signs which manifest themselves are very favourable to the Turks. The Russians have retired from before Kalafat falling back upon Bucharest, it is believed with a view to evacuate the territory. In the Dobrudscha they have remained inac- tive, and have thus allowed Omar Pacha to concentrate his men in such a manner as will at least enable him to hold out for a long time against his enemies. Shumla has been made strong and though bad in position has been rendered equal to resist a long and severe attack. But it is not believed that the Turks can resist the Russians if the latter determine to push forward and hence the anxiety of the Turkish general that the allied forces should reach him soon. It is charac- teristically recorded of Omar Pacha, that he cordially receives all French and English officers who visit him, but asks them when the forces are to arrive. He knows his weakness, and is anxious to avoid that defeat which an encounter with the Russians single handed would now ensure him. It appears to be pretty clear that the Czar really has fifty thousand men on this side the Danube, and that at no one point excepting Kalafat can Omar Pacha command more than twenty thousand. As his defences are for the most part poor and hastily put up, this leaves the gallant Omar with fearful odds against him and his anxiety to see the allied forces can easily be understood. Altogether his position is one of great difficulty, and the generalship of the Russians rather puzzles than. relieves him with its inexplicableness and uncertainty. As yet, it is very clear the war has not fairly begun, and whether the allied forces will be iu time to prevent the disaster which acute observers say the Russians are preparing, is still a doubt. Large numbers are on Turkish soil and in full march toward the scat of war, but in Turkey they do not find English roads nor English food, and their progress will be slow and exhausting. The diplomacy of the crisis has done little to settle the doubts and difficulties by which kingship has surrounded it. Neither Austria nor Prussia has declared for the Westerft Powers, and the protocol signed by their rulers is deemed to have been equally adverse to England and France as to the Czar, indeed, if it have any particular bearing upon the ques- tion at all. Parliament has resumed its work in right earnest. The Oxford University Bill is passing rapidly through Committee, not altogether unmutilateJ. Mr. Walpole's amendment for re- ducing the Heads of houses from seven to six was carried against Government, but it is impossible to understand why the opposition looked with such dread on the seventh Hesll- roTt,n/5 thl1 ad!tge of" luck iu. odd numbers." Put much pertinacity was shown in contesting his right to a place at Oxford, and, as we have said, the ministry was beaten losing its odd Head. The Railway world are in arms against Mr. Cardwell's bill, whose object is to ensure regularity and continuity of trains over the whole of our railways, to prevent accidents, and to reconstitute the whole system of railway Government and management. Some expectations are ex- pressed of a compromise between the Government and the Companies—by which the good management which the public desire will be attained, and the interference which Directors dread 'will be avoided. We arc no ad vocates for official meddling with undertakings conducted by private companies, and if the necessary safety and regularity can be obtained without unduly troubling the Directors, we say so be it. But the public have a right to demand that the present bar- barous, expensive, aud dangerous system of railway manage- ment be forthwith ended. Lord Palme rston is about to improve the Militia Laws and to rectify tha t harsh provision which denies to the families of the militia men that support of which the country has deprived them by withdrawing the services of a father or a husband. A humane provision this will be, but no less just and necessary. The Home Secre- tary has also asked for powers to embody the militia perma- zieritly another proof of the expense and the endurance which the state of war will demand of its.

CARMARTHENSHIRE. Monday, being the birthday of his Royal Highness Prince Arthur, her Majesty gave a ball at Buckingham Palace, and among those who had the honor of receiving invitations were Viscount and Viscountess Emlyn, the Honourables Victoria and Muriel Campbell, and the Hon. Frederick Archibald Camp- bell. On Thursday afternoon, the Queen held her second dr aw- iug room for this season. Amongst those present- we notice the names of Viscountess Emlyn, and Lord Milford. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS.—On Monday night in com- mittee on the Oxford University Bill on clause one, for the appointment of commissioners, (majority, 169) were D. A. S. Davies, Esq., Viscount Emlyn, Pryse Loveden, Esq., David Morris, Esq., J. H. Philipps, Esq., H. H. Vivian, Esq., %nd Col. LI. V. Watkins Against it (minority, 147) were C. L. C. Bruce, Esq., Sir B. Hall, Earl Lisburne, and W. Williams, Esq. For the composition of Hebdomadal Councils (minority 149) were Sir B. Hall, Pryse Loveden, Esq., D. Morris, Esq., J, H. Vivian, Esq., and Col. L. V. Watkins. Against it (ma- jority 152), were C. L. C. Bruce, Esq., D. A. S, Davics, Esq., Earl of Lisburne, Sir G. Tyler, and W. Williams, Esq. PANTGLAS.—We much regret to learn that the laudable efforts of our esteemed member, Mr. Jones, to encourage na- tive industry by only employing mechanics from the neigh- bourhood, in the erection of his new mansion Pantglas, have not been met by that diligence and gratitude of the Workmen which it merited. Either through their negligence or incapacity to complete the structure, upon which they have for so long a period been engaged, lIlr. Jones has, we believe, reluctantly been compelled to have recourse to aid from distant places. It is much to be regretted that tile worthy member's consideration towards his fellow-country- men has not been duly appreciated, and more gratefully repaid. At the recent exhibition of paintings by the Royal Society, the portrait of a lady by our talented townsman, Thomas Brigstocke, Esq., attracted considerable attention, and was much admired by the visitors. One of the London daily papers says-" Among the many meritorious portraits of pri- vate individuals scattered through the collection, an especial word of praise is commanded for itself by the exceedingly clever portrait of a lady," by T. Brigstocke, Esq., an artist of already, but still advancing reputation. It may not be forgotten that it was to the brush of Mr. Brigstocke the public were indebted for a remarkable full length painting of Car- dinal Wiseman, robed in his scarlet vesture, which a season or two back arrested such general observation. The present work from the same hand reveals in several particulars, an evident advance in the artist's already recognized skill as a portrait painter without any knowledge whatever of the original, it is obvious at a glance that the picture is the the peculiar merit of a vraisembtanM," HIGHWAY BOARD.—A meeting of the Carmarthen District Highway Board was held at the Town-hall, on Wednesday. There were present Messrs. II, Lewis, John Thomas, and D. Thomas. An abstract of the accounts for the last year was examined and passed, and the estimate for next year was laid before the Board and approved of. THE SUNDAY EXCURSION TRAIN.-We believe it has been determined not to run the Sunday afternoon excursion train to the Ferry Side, this summer, as the privilege was last year abused by a number of disorderly and drunken persons who disturbed the quietude of tho-e who frequented this watering place for recreation. Only the ordinary Sunday trains will run. SHERIFF'S COURT.'—On Monday last, a Sheriff's Court was I held in the Town-hall, before 11. A. Thomas, Esq., Under- Sheriff. This Court, now very unusual, assembled to assess the amount of arrears of tithes due to the trustees of the late John Jones, Esq. As soon as the jury was sworn, Mr. Gard- nor stated that as the tithe? had been sold, it was necessary to convey them to the purchaser free from any incumbrances. The premises on which they were to assess the amount of arrears of tithes were situate in Priory-street, and in Goose- street, the former the property of Mr. John Cwyn Hughes, and the latter of Mrs. Sabbath Davies. Although no thin; had been paid during the last fourteen years, he could only pro- ceed lor two years. Evidence was then given to shew that the tithe due on the property in Priory street, was 8s. 4d., and in Goose-street, lid. The jury immediately gave verdicts for the amounts named, and the business of the Court ter- minated.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I A meeting of the Board of Guardians of the Carmarthen Union was held on Saturday last. The attendance was large, and this being the first meeting in the current year, R. G. Thomas, Esq., the recently-elected chairman, presided for the first time. The vice-presidents, Geo. Divies, Esq., and Geo, Goode, Esq., were also present. In the progress of the ordinary business, Mr. Goode di- rected attention to a number of certificates bearing the sig- nature of Mr. James Howell, the recently-appointed medical officer for St. Clears, who did not reside within the district. This was most important, and to inquire into the matter the Poor Law Inspector was present at the last meeting, a fort- night ago. The Chairman understood that Mr. Jas. Howell still resided at the Ferryside, but that he was preparing to remove as soon as his appointment was confirmed. Mr. Goode thought that the appointment was confirmed some time since, and that they could not receive the certifi- cates under the circumstances. Mr. Shield had only to express the opinion to which lie had given utterance at a previous meeting, to the effect that un- less Mr. Howell lived within the district he should be dis- missed, and lie was prepared to move on the question. Mr. Goode would remind the Board that relief given under these certificates might be rejected by the Auditor, as it was illegal. Mr. J. L. Philipps understood that Mr. Gwyn, the Clerk, was directed to ascertain whether Mr. Howell still resided out of the district. The report of the Clerk was then read, and was to the pur- port that Mr. Howell did not reside within the district as re- quired by the Act. Mr. Shield showed the inconvenience which arose from the absence of the medical practitioner, by a case that occurred a few days previously, when Mr. T. C. Morris, of Llanstephan, had to send his own medical man to visit a pauper; but apart from this, from all that had transpired he would move that the appointment be annulled. Mr. Goode observed that it was impossible for them to as- certain when the paupers were seen. The relieving-otticer assured the Board that Mr. Howell had visited them within the period prescribed. Mr. George Davies considered that in the adoption of the motion before the Board they would be acting too precipitately, as the inspector had been there to inquire, and they were now in correspondence with the commissioners respecting the matter. lie would suggest the postponement of the ques- tion until they heard from the poor law authorities. Mr. Shield had no objection to defer his motion if some other guardian would bring it on in his absence. Several guardians expressed their willingness to do so, and the motion was withdrawn. Mr. (Toode inquired whether the Guardians would like the Workhouse to be placed under the control of the Local Board of Health or not. In company with another guardian, he had gone over the premises and found the drains in a filthy and unwholesome state. This was not as it should be, as it was their duty to provide a healthy and comfortable place for the poor. If the house was placed underthe Board of Health it would be a serious subject for them, and to avoid this he should pro- pose that the guardians should inspect the premises that day fortnight at twelve o'clock, wittt a view of ascertaining what. course they should adopt. This suggestion was highly approved of, and a motion em- bodying it was entered on the minute book. it was resolved, with the approval of the Poor Law Board, that the Board should in future assemble at half-past ten o'clock, instead of ten o'clock as here tofore. The business then concluded.

THE WEATHER.—The weather has been changeable during the past week, but on the whole favourable to the crops, which now wear a promising aspect. Some days it has been particularly genial, but varied by occasional showers of hail, with thunder. PUISLTC ROOMS.—A meeting of the Directors of the public rooms was held on Wednesday when the final call on the shareholders was ordered to be made. The Secretary was also requested to ascertain the prices of billiard tables by the next meeting. The building is favourably progressing and will probably be ready early in June. THE SEWERAGE.—The contractors have commenced on the sewers in this town, and several labourers have since Tuesday been engaged in excavating at the pothouse. The works will now be proceeded with as rapidly as possible. CARMARTHEN CATTLE MARKET.—The usual monthly Cat- tle Market was held in this town on Wednesday last. There was a large supply of stock, and a ready sale was effected for those of good quality. The attendance of buyers was nu- merous, and the demand was mt satisfied. Prices ruled high. CHORAL, GLEE, & MADRIGAL SOCIETy,-This society con- ducted by Dr. Wastfield is making pleasing progress. We understand an alteration in the rules has been recently made, and visitors will for the future be admitted on the first Wednesday in each month only, instead of every Wednes- day as previously. THE MILITIA.—Oil Thursday (yesterday) the Carmarthen- shire Ride Regiment of Militia assembled at the Barracks in this town, for twenty eight days training. When Lord Dynevor, the Colonel entered the yard at 11 o'clock the officers and nearly all the men were present, but some of the latter who bad travelled long distances were not attired in uni- form. A few arrived in the course of the morning. The men having been formed into companies, the captains read the or- ders, and afterwards Adjutant Vaughan, read the several ar- ticles of war. The band played remarkably well, and the gallant Colonel at the conclusion of the first march compli- mented them on their proficiency. All except the married men, who reside in the town will remain in Barracks, and perform regular garrison duty. Since the corps assembled in November last, thirteen of the men have enlisted into different regiments of the line, three having left four days ago. Eleven volunteers have been enrolled in the course of the last four months, so that the num- ber is still about two hundred, little above half the comple- ment required. The officers present when the muster roll werd- C o l oiol lor g resent Nv h ei the muster roll was called, were'—Colonel Lord Dyncvor; Adjutant Captain Vauglian,—Major Rice, Capts. David Davies, and R. P. Beynon; Lieutenants James Thomas, Bays Hill, James Thomas, Caeglas, and Price, jun., Llangwilly. ACCIDENT.—Last Wednesday evening David James, better known bv the sobriquet I- Dai Popti," received a fracture in his leg from the kick of his horse. It appears that the animal had escaped from him among the timber. on the pothouse, and in driving him into the road, he kicked his leg as it rested against one of the baulks. James was conveyed to the in- firmary where prompt attention was paid to the broken limb. CARMARTHEN BURIAL BOARD.—This Board assembled on Wednesday last in the Town Hall. The members present were—Messrs. Daniel Prytherch, William Morris, E. H. Stacey, George Bagnall, J. J. Stacey, and Dr. Lloyd. The oiurl. rcpuiU-.l t,b"r. Mr Jonathan Plit'.Jps, of Water-Street, as owner of five cottages, within two hundred yards from the proposed site of the cemetery had refused his consent, as required by the Act prior to the use of it as a burial ground. In reply to Dr. Lloyd, Mr. W. Morris, collector, stated that the cottages were assessed to the poor rate at £ 1 each. Surprise was expressed at the conduct of Mr. Phillips, who it was stated, a short time since, was anxious to dispose of them at a nominal price as they are in a dilapidated condition, and must without extensive repairs, soon become untenantable. As the site had been strongly approved of, 1111'. W. Morris suggested the propriety of communicating to Lord Palmer- ston, the Secretary of State for the Home Department, the position in which they were placed. Mr. P. G. Jones who had had an interview with Mr. Phillips, informed the Board that he required an annual compensation for the deprecia- tion of the "due of his property from its contiguity to the cemetery, and that the sum he demanded was ex- r;rbitant. The suggestion of A Ir. Morris was approved of and adopted. The clerk was directed to inform Mr. P. G. Jones & Mr. John Lewis that the Board were not prepared to complete the purchase of the site, on account of the opposi- tion offered by Mr. Phillips. The tithe map was examined and several sites were pointed out as eligible in the event of the opposition being persisted in, as there was no com- pulsory power in the Act. After a conversation as to a new site, the meeting separated. We have since heard that the compensation offered by the fioard has been rejected by Mr. Phillips. CARMARTHEN POLICE COUP.T.-At the Town-hall, on Fri- day last, before the Mayor, and E. H. Stacey, Esq., Margaret Jones, was convicted on the evidence of l .C. Woozley, of drunkenness and disorderly conduct at the Square and Com- pass, Water-street, on the previous night. Having been se- verely reprimanded by the bench she was discharged. A number of persons were summoned for non-payment of rates. On Tues- day before the Mayor, and Dr. Lawrence, David Jones, better known as Dat Dolaeth, was brought up by the police on a charge of drunkenness and resisting the police. The defendant was discharged and cautioned not to offend again, as in the event of a future conviction, the penalty would be enforced. Frances Harries was charged with cruelly beating a young servant girl, named Elizabeth Davies, with a large whip. From the evidence of the complainant it appeared that on Monday morning she was engaged in cleaning the parlour when her mistress, the defendant, entered the room and enquired what she was doing. Without replying the complainant ran into a field under the influence of fear as her mistress was very violent at times. She was pursued and brought back to the house, and ordered to take her clothes oil under the pretence of giving satisfaction that she had not stolen anything. When in a state of nudity her mistress stealthily approach- ed her with a whip, and inflicted severe stripes on her back, which produced great pain and injury. The bench reprimanded the defendant, and fined her jEl and costs. CARMARTHEN PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on Saturday last in the Shire Hall, before Daniel liythercn, Esq., Henrv Lawrence, Esq., M. D. and Captain David Davies. Evan Walters, Cwmafel, Llandefeilog, on the com- plaint of David Evans, was convicted of drunkenness. He was discharged on payment of the costs.—Ruth James, a single woman, was charged by Mr. Jos. Lewis, relieving officer, Conwil, with deserting her child by which it became chargeable to the parish. The offence having been proved the defendant was ,sent to prison for two months. —David Davics, of Pantheodog, in the parish of Conwil, appeared to answer a complaint of assaulting John Jones, who stated that on the 15th instant, defendant struck him on the chest, in the village of Conwil, from the effects of which he now suffered. Fined 10s. and costs, or in default of pay- ment to be imprisoned for fourteen days. COUNTY COILRT.-This court for April, which was adjourned from Wednesday, being the day appointed for the national fast and humiliation, was held on Monday last, before John Johnes, Esq., Judge. There was comparatively little bu- siness, and that not sufficiently important to require a re- port. The court sat two hours only. V/ELSH STUDENTS IN THE GLASGOW UNIVERSITY.—On Saturday last, at the annual distribution of prizes in the Glasgow University, Mr. G. Palmer obtained the first prize in the first division of the Logic Class. Mr. Williams took the first prize in the Senior Mathematical Class, as well as the prize for neneral superiority in the voluntary exami- nations througout the session. These three prizes are of the highest standing in the University. Mr. Len. T. Wil- liams ai-o took the degree of M.A. The successful candidates are all Welsh students. "Why," asks our correspondent, -1 have they not a good, unsectarian University provided fur them at home r" In our last impression we recorded the melancholy death of Captain Foote of the Screw Steam Ship Conflict. From the Devoiiport telegraph we copy the annexed ;—" it is not true however, that the head pilot at Memel strongly advised Cap'iiii Foc-te, t.o take a larger boat for his return, as Mr. Slo^gett states in his letter, that Capt Foote was very par- ticular in making enquiries respecting the state of the bar. The captain, with Mr. Sloggett, got into a gig that was manned with five sailors. In less then ten minutes after, the boat suddenly disappeared. In an instant the life boat was launched and manned with pilots, but it came too late to save all; Mr. Slo,;gett and one of the men were still alive but half frozen the captain, with four of his men, had al- ready found a watery grave. Captain Foote struck out, with the intention of swimming to the shore, but the weight and encumbrance of his dress overpowered and carried him down, before assistance could be rendered. Mr. S'.oggett saved himself by seizing two oars, with which he contrived to keep himself afloat, until rescued by the pilots, who put off in the serf boat. The Lords of the Admiralty have ad- dressed through Admiral Sir John Ommanney, a very feel- ing letter of condolence to the widow of Captain Foote, ex- pressive of the deep regret of their Lordships at the melan- choly ocurrence, which has deprived the service of one of its most meritorious officers. The letter has been trans- mitted by Admiral Ommannev, with another from himself, to the afflicted lady, who is left with three young children to deplore their irreparable loss. LAUCWARNH.—The day of humiliation and prayer was observed here with great solemnity, by a total abstinence from business, and apparently with a just appreciation of the awful occasion which called men from their ordinary occu- pations to supplicate God's forgiveness and aid at the pre- sent crisis. There were two full services in the Church, with a good attendance at each. On both occasions, col- lections were made in aid of the funds for the relief of the wives and families of soldiers and seamen serving in the present war, which amounted altogether to nearly £ 12. was held on Thursday ARERGWILLY FAIR.—This fair There was an (yesterday) in the village of Abergwin, "S were readily average number of cattle on offer, and late prio* obtained for superior animals. LLANELLY. MELANCHOLY DEATH. Mrs. M'Hiern^ < landlady of the Neptune Hotel, on Wednesday evening last, in going up a flight of stairs, fell backwards to the ground. floor, some three or four stairs, and fractured her skull. She; survived only a few minutes. A medical practitioner was soon in attendance, bat the vital spark had IL-d. SHOCKING ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held on Saturday last, at Cros3 Inn Fach, before Wm. Bonville, Esq.. coroner, on the body of Edward Jones, accidentally killed, on .Thursday last in a plantation on the farm of Tynwain, in the p irish of Bettws, by a large tree falling upon him. It appeared in evidence that the deceased had engaged on the day before with .Mr. John Clement to assist him to fell some timber and came on the following morning to his work. The proprietor per- ceiving that lie was a little the worse for liquor, desired huri to go to his sister's house to refresh himself, and that he would pay him the same, and took him a little distance from the tiee, then about to fall. He did not remain long there, but returned, and was again cautioned to keep far enough from the tiee. Unfortunately, he did not get out of the way,, when the tree fell across his back and shoulders, and crush.?il him. The tree was instantly removed but he did not survive the accident many minutes. Verdict-Accidental Death. LLANELLY.—FIRE.—A fire, the origin of which is still enveloped in mystery occurred on Friday last, at a verandah, abutting at the back of the house occupied by T. B. Cooke, Esq., Surgeon. Fortunately the spread of the flames was arrested by the immediate demolition of the verandah by the Town Surveyor. The occurrence happened about four o'clock in the afternoon, and it appears very extraordinary by what means it became ignited. LLANELLY PETTY Sr;ssIOs.-On Saturday before R. J. Nevill and William Chambers, Jun., Esqrs.—Thomas Jones, of the New road, Llanelly harbour, was summoned by P.S. Lewis, charged with having on Friday, the 21st ult., rode in a cart, drawn by two horses, on the highway, near Marble Hall. The horses having taken fright, prisoner lost control over them, and caused the death of a child aged 4 years, son of Isaac Morgan, Copperman, Wern, Llanelly. The defend- ant pleaded guilty to the charge. P.S. Lewis, in answer to. the bench stated the particulars of the melancholy occurrence. Mr. Nevill addressing the defendant, said that he was charged with a most serious otfence, that of riding in a cart against the law, thereby causing the death of a poor child. He almost felt it his duty to punish him severely, but taking his small wages and the large family dependent upon him for support into consideration, he ordered that he should pay, as a caution to others, in similar employment, the sum of 40s. and 7s. costs, or in default to be committed for one calendar month. The defendant begged time to pay, upon which the bench gave him a week.—William Llewellyn, blacksmith, of Pontardulais, appeared to prefer a charge against John Davies, haulier, sea side, Llanelly, for having, on thejjight of Thurs- day last, assaulted him at the Red Cow public-house, Llanelly, The parties came to an amicable arrangement out of court upon the defendant paying the costs. 0 LLANELLY POLICE COGH.T.-On Friday last, before R. J. Nevill, Esq.—Mary Wheelan, wife of Patrick Wheelan, of Swansea, was charged by P.S. Lewis, with being drunk and disorderly the previous day in the market place. The magis- trate severely reprimanded her for her conduct, and inti- mated, that if she came before him again upon a similar charge he would commit her to the house of correction. P.S. Lewis, stated, that she had not been in the habit of getting drunk at Llanelly, but at Swansea she was well known as an old offender. The prisoner was then dismissed. LLANELLY.—SION CHAPEL-The anniversary meeting of" the Baptist connexion commenced at this chapel on Sunday last. The Revds. Nathaniel Thomas, Carmarthen, and Evans,. Hirwaun, who officiated, (the resident minister being ex- ceedingly ill), delivered impressive sermons during the day, and on the following Monday evening to crowded congrega- tions, representing nearly all denominations in the town. As; usual the Independents closed their Sunday School, and it was gratifying to witness the "spirit of Christian fellowship subsisting, and which ought to exist between all. The an- nual meeting will be held at Carmarthen in June, at which the Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel is expected to be present. LLANELLY WATER AV, oRKs.-The progress of the extensive works in course of construction for conveying a supply of water to the town so urgently required by the inhabitants is very satisfactory. The store reservoir and other heavy worka in connexion, having been proceeded with as rapidly as cir- cumstances would admit of, and are now fast approaching; completion. The bye wash wells and inlets have been tried. and found to answer. About 100 men arc engaged in excava- tion. Most of the pipes for conveying the water to the dif- ferent parts of the district have been laid down through the- various roads and streets, and the contract it is supposed will be executed within a month. LLAXELLY AND LLANDILO RAILWAY.—The disagreements that arose between the proprietors of this line and the coal merchants, and which at one time wore no pleasing as- pect, have been amicably settled to the satisfaction of both. parties. The traders met the company in London on the 28th ult., at a friendly conference, the result of which ended in agreeing upon fresh rates and terms of conveyance. The Llanelly Stone Coal Association or Amalgamation of Colliery proprietors have already rented 250 waggons to convey coal to the shipping dock at Llanelly. LLANDOVERY PETTY SESSIONS.-These sessions were held on Wednesday last, before W. Campbell Davys, and Morgan Pryse Lloyd, Esqrs. There were only two cases for hearing, one an affiliation and the other a complaint against a shop- keeper for defective weights, but nothing transpired in- cither of them to justify a report. The Queen held on Wednesday afternoon in St. James's Palace a levee, which was numerously attended. Her Ma- jesty and Prince Albert arrived soon after 2 o'clock, attended by the ladies and gentlemen in waiting, and escorted by a detachment of the Life Guards. Before the levee the Earl of Aberdeen had an audience of the Queen. The Earl of Warwick had an audience of Her Majesty, and delivered the brdge of the Order of the Thistle, worn by his father the late Earl of Warwick. Among the presentations was Mr. Edward James, on his appointment as one ofoher Majesty's Counsel. by the Lord Chancellor. The Mayor of Norwich, Mr. Samuel Bignold, presented to the Queen an address, pledging the loyal support of the corporation in the prosecution of the war. Mr. Bignold was presented by the Duke of Wellington, and received the honour of knighthood from Her Majesty. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN PETTY SESSION -These sessions were held on Friday last, before J. R, L. Lloyd, and W. P. Lewes, Esqrs. Evan Thomas, of Penyralltddu, Llangeler, butter dealer, appeared to summons, charged by P.S. Howells with drunkness. Fined 9s. 6d. including casts. Paid.—Anthony Jones of-Rhydfach, ostler, appeared to answer the complaint of Mary Lewis, Abergavenny, Llangeler, for an assault. Allowed to settle out of court. Defendant paid costs.— Wil- liam Lewi?, Brynkenny, weaver, charged was by Jane Noott, Emlyn Arms, waiter, with an assault. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs; fine and costs paid. P.S. Howolls charged the same defendant with misbehaviour in the public street. Bound over to keep the peace for six calendar months. The constables for the several parishes in the petty sessional division were sworn into office. V'v'

PEMBROKESHIRE. NARBERTH PETTY SESSIONS were held on Thursday the 4th inst., before T. L. G. P. Lewis, Esq., and the Rev. Richard Buckby, when the following cases were disposed of.—Zeph- aniah Thomas charged Wm. James with an assault. Paid costs and settled out of court by the advice of the magistrates.— lary Rees, a pauper was ordered to be removed from Amroth to Castlemartin. The several surveyors who neglected attending the last Court, received their appointment to-day. NAKBEKTH.—The Burial Board assembled on Wednesday, the 3rd instant, to receive communications from the mort- "a^-ees in reference to the price of the piece of land selected for the purposes of the Cemetery. The price stated by them being precisely double the value at which the land had been estimated by the Board, the proceedings seemed to go, as one gentleman present expressed it, against the wall;" but it was resolved to hold further correspondence with the mort- gagees respecting it. THE RUSSIANS IN CARMARTHEN BAY.—The inhabitants of Tenbv were put on the qui vive on Monday last, by a re- port that a Russian vessel was in the offing. The boatmen of the town having gone out to a vessel which was making for Tenby, and not being able to understand the language spoken by her crew, and being refused admission on board, reported accordingly, whereupon the Coast Guard Superintendent, Lieutenant Clarke, R.N., armed his crew, and immediately boarded her, but unfortuuatoly for her gallant captors, she turned out to be a Spanish vessel of 160 tons bur- then, bound to Liverpool, laden with wheat, and driven by stress of weather into the roadstead. HAVERFORDWEST.—FREEMEN'S MONEY.-On Monday last according to notice the trustees of the freemen for the borough and county of Haverfordwest, attendee at the Shire-hall, to pay over to each freeman the sum of forty shillings, arising out of the proceeds of the lands of Foot held. The number of freemen who attended was 269, there are 104 yet to be paid. HAVERFORDWEST.—HOUSE BREAKING.—On Sunday even- ing last, during the absence of the family at Church, the dwelling-house of William Henry Collis, at Skerryford, near Haverfordwest, was broken into through the roof .'1.t the back of the premises, the drawers in the shop forced open, and 33. 6d, in silver and copper stolen. Superintendent Jones, for the Hundred of Dungleddy, took into custody two youths, James Richards and Wm. Rowlands, who were suspected, and brought before Jas. Owen, Esq., and were remanded until Saturday next. HAVERFORDWEST—WAR MOVEMENTS.—Such is the pressing want of officers in our army, that the government have re- solved to command officers on half-pay, to serve with their regiments, and it is very generally rumoured throughout this town, that our esteemed countryman, George Roch, Esq., of Butterhill, at present a lieutenant on half-pay has been sum- moned forthwith to join his regiment in Ireland.—Telegraph. ADMISSION OF DISSENTERS TO THE UNIVERSITY.—Last week a Petition to Parliament praying that Dissenters may be admitted to the National Universities, was very numerously signed in Haverfordwest. It was presented to the House of Commons on Thursday night last, by Mr. Miall, the member for Rochdale, Mr. Philipps, the borough member, being at present in the country. HAVERFORDWEST POLICr.-On Saturday last, at the Shire- hall, before Summers Harford and William. Owen, Esqrs., John Richards, and Janus Harries, stone-masons, both of Shut street, were apprehended and brought up by the po- lice, charged with having on the 27th ult., feloniously stolen a large quantity of lead from the dwelling house of Messrs. Warlow, Morgan, & Pratt, & also from the house of the Misses Hughes, of High-street. Informations were taken in the case, and the Bench remanded the prisoners until Wednesday, but admitted them to bail. On Wednesday they were again brought up, when the case lasted four hours. Several witnesses were examined in support of the charges, and the superintendent produced a map of the premises. The Bench fully committed the prisoners on the several charges for trial at the next quarter sessions of the peace for the town and county of Haverfordwest, and they were forthwith lodged in Haverfordwest castle. HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS were held on Wednesday last, at the Shire-hall, before Wm. Walters, Esp., mayor, and J. Lloyd Morgan, Esq. Wm. Murphy, charged Margaret and Caroline Evans, with cruelty to a donkey. The defendant was convicted in a penaltyof. 10s. including costs. Paid.— John Davies charged John Davies with an assault. Caroline Evans was fined 5s. and 9s. 6d. costs, or 14 day's imprisonment. HAVERFORDWEST.—LLANDELOY FAIR. — This important Pembrokeshire fair was held on Monday last. There was a tolerable supply of stock, and prices were enormously high. Fat sheep were rather scarce, and sold freely at prices averaging about 8M. per lb. The show of ewes and Iambs was not as large as is usual at this fair, and they were sold at prices extremely high. Cows and calves reached fabulous prices. The supply of lean stock was good, and fetched prices more than remunerative. Pigs sold well, at advanced rates. HAVERFORDWEST.—ACCIDENT.—On Monday last, while the house of Mr. William Blethyn, High-street, was undergoing some repairs, under the superintendence of Mr. James Lloyd, builder, the scaffolding gave way and a portion fell upon Mr. Lloyd's right hand. Mr. Brown, surgeon, was in immediate atttendance, and found it necessary to amputate one of the fingers of the injured hand. HAVERFORDWEST.—A FREAK OF NATURE. —On Sunday last, a hen belonging to Mr. Daniel Davies, of Albert Town, hatched a chicken with four legs. The chicken was otherwise perfectly formed. HAVERFORDWEST DISTRICT ]{O.DS' BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was held on Saturday last, present, William Owen, Esq., William Rees, Esq., William Jenkins, Esq., John Rees, Esq., and John Matthias, Esq. A culvert was directed to be constructed over the stream near Panty Phillip, and ap- proaches made under the direction of the surveyor, at an expense not exceeding £ 6. Mr. Jenkins promised to give the carting and flags from his quarry. The bills being audited, and the orders for fresh supplies made, the meeting adjourned.