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COMMISSIONERS' MEETING. I
COMMISSIONERS' MEETING. I A Meeting of the Commissioners for paving and lighting tu town of Haverfordwest, was held at the Shire-hall on Tuesaa. There were present—Messrs. Wm. Walters (in the chair), ios. -)-church, John Phillips, James Owen, O. E. Davies, John isrown, James Summers, and the Rev. W. W. Harries. The Surveyor delivered in his second report as to the sewer- age of the town. It was ordered that the alterations in the sewers in Horn's- lane, be made forthwith, at an expense not exceeding X5. The Gas Commissioners, without expressing any opinion on the necessity of the work to be done, stated that the rates authorised to be levied under the Gas Act, are insufficient for carrying it into complete effect, and they therefore directed the Clerk to call a meeting of the rated inhabitants of the town, to consider whether such sewerage should be done, or any part thereof, and to consent to levy a higher rate than orte shilling in the pound. It was ordered that Mr. Ford be applied to, to forward a truck of ten-tons of coal to the Gas Works, and that a truck of through and through coal be had from Mr. Padley, for trial. The clerk was directed to inform Mr. James James, of Llawhaden, that the Commissioners will sell the gas water to him for one year at one farthing per gallon. It was ordered that the constant Labourers be paid 10s, per week till the 30th December, and that the Lamplighters, Evans and Mac Can, be paid 10s. a week untill the same period. It was agreed that the house and smith's shop, belonging to Mr. Lewis, in Saint Martin's, bs assessed separately, and that the assessments on Mr. Wm. John, in Gloster-place, and Mr. Miles, in Cartlett, be referred to the valuer, who 7 'was also directed to value the property occupied by Mr. Green, and Messrs. Williams and Davies, in -Hill-street. i Mr. Gibbon having stated that he could not approve of the work of the Gasometer, Mr. Marychurch attended, and ex- pressly undertook that nothing on the part of the Commis- sioners should be, deemed or considered a waiver on their part, to call on him for the full completion of the contract. The consideration of the matter was deferred untill the next meet- ing. It was ordered that the offer of Mr. Thomas, of Llanelly, to purchase 50 barrels of Tar, at 3s. per barrel, be accepted, and that the price of Coke be veduoed to Sd. per cwt. that the price of Tar be 2d. per gaUon, or four shillings per barrel.
KILGERRAN PETTY SESSIONS.I
KILGERRAN PETTY SESSIONS. A petty sessions for this Hundred was held on Tuesday last, at Newchapel Manerdify, before W. D. Jones, James Bowen, Johr Colby, and W. H. Lewis, Esqrs. The room was much crowded in consequence of several informations being laid under the authority of the Board of Admiralty, against owners of slate quarries, and quarry men working at the Kilgerran quarries, for throwing rubbish into the river Tivy, thereby obstructing the navigation of the river, the maximum pe- malty fixed by the statute for each offence of the kind being £10. Much excitement existed in the neighbourhood relative to the result, as the authorities of the Admiralty have given instructions for the prosecution of every offender, the course and navigation of the river Tivy being seriously impeded by the practice. The cases selected to be heard were against Mr. James Stephens, of Llechryd, for causing rubbish to be thrown into the river, and against Thomas Mason, and David Thomas, "both of Kilgerran, quarryinen, for committing the offences -complained of. The offences were alleged to have been com- mitted bv the defendants on the 18th of April last. There "were two other informations against two quarry men of Kil- gerran, named Thomas Peters and Titus Griffiths, for similar offences alleged to have been committed on the 20th of April. Mr. Lascelles appeared as Counsel for the Admiralty, and Mr. James Smith, and Mr. Asa J. Evans, attornies for the defendants. Mr. Lascelles, after shortly explaining the nature of the cases, and the law applicable to the offence, called Mr. Abra- ham Morris, who deposed that he saw the two defendants, Thomas Mason and David Thomas, thrown a considerable quantity of rubbish, consisting of broken slate into the river on the 18th ult. Mr. Smith objected to the case proceeding under the infor- mation as it stood, but Mr. Lascelles contended that the informations were in every respect properly laid, and the IBench over-ruled Mr. Smith's objection. Witness proceeded—That on the day in question he re- peatedly cautioned the defendants against throwing rubbish into the river, the navigation of which had become greatly impeded by such conduct. Mr. Morris also proved having seen barges navigated up and down the river over the place where the rubbish was thrown, and produced a sketch of the river 'Which he had prepared. Mr. W. Allen gave corroborative evidence. Griffith. Jenkins, an old inhabitant of the neighbourhood, stated that he had known the river Tivy for sixty years past, and that the rubbish in question was thrown into the bed of the river. Upon cross-examination by Mr. Smith this wit- ness stated that he formerly caught dozens of salmonjin the place where the rubbish was thrown, before the river was impeded. Thomas Michael gave corroborative evidence to the last "Witness. The witnesses were rigidly cross-examined, but no portion of their evidence was shaken. Mr. Smith having, with much ability, addressed the Bench upon the case laid before them, called John Rees, who stated that he was a lighterman, livingat Kilgerran, and that he had known the place where the rubbish was thrown for the last forty years, that it was not part of the bed of the river, which flowed nearer to the Cardiganshire side. lie recollected the origin of the place where the rubbish was cast, which was caused by the deposit of a small stream called Plesgog, which flowed into the Tivy, and the river Tivy never flowed where the rubbish was thrown, as alleged. Thomas Morgan gave similar evidence as to the river not flowing where the rubbish was deposited. Mr. Lascelles replied at length, and the magistrates after considering the evidence, adjudged the costs of seven witnesses to be paid by the defendants, and in default to be imprisoned six weeks. Mr. James Stephens pleaded guilty to the charge, and was fined in the mitigated penalty of one shilling, together with all costs, and fees to counsel The case against Thomas .Peters and Titus Gri. ffi„ths was Withdrawn upon the defendant paying all costs incurred. It was reported that other charges were in course of pre- paration, the Board of Admirality being determined, in every instance, to proceed against the offenders, until the present system is abandoned at all the quarries. A case of affiliation was disposed of. The surveyors of the highways of Clydey, Manerdify, and Castellan, severally verified and passed their accounts. Several disputes were settled out of Court. The constables of the respective parishes in tho hundred were duly sworn in for the ensuing year, which closed the business of the session. '¿'
C A ILDI GANSI-I I RE. I
C A ILDI GANSI-I I RE. LAMPETER.—ACCIDENT. On Saturday evening last, a poor old man, named Daniel Jones, residing at a place called Pound, near this town, was accidentaly thrown down by a cart, the 'wheel passing over one of his hands and lacerating the fingers dreadfully. He is now recovering, but still suffers a good deal from the bruises received. No blame is attributed to the driver. LAMPETER.—POOR LAW AUDIT.—The first audit of Mr. E. Jones, the recently appointed auditor for the South Wales District, took place' at the Union Board Room, on Wednesday last. The overseers of the different parishes in the union were present, and the audit passed off satisfactorily. LAMPETER PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on Wednesday, when John Edwards, from the parish of Llan- wenog, was brought up in charge of P.C. Thomas Williams, for assaulting James Evans, one of the sub-bailiffs of the Lampeter District County Court, whilst in the discharge of his duties in executing a warrant for the seizure of the prisoner's goods and chattels. Fined Y,2 and costs. I CÀ1ibIGAN. The Hay harvest has commenced in this neighbourhood at an unusually early period this season. A fine field of grass was cut on Monday'last, on the Netpool farm in the occupation of Mr. 11. D. Jenkins, solicitor, Cardigan. The crops in the neighbourhood are greatly improved by the recent favourable showers. LOWER TROEDYRAUR PETTY SESSIONS.—The Petty Ses- sions for this division were held on Monday last, at the Shire- hall Cardigan, before Thomas Lloyd, William Buck, J. R. P. Wagner, David Davies, and Herbert Yaughan, Esquires. The parish constables for the ensuing year were duly sworn in for their several parishes. The general business was unusually light. I A.J!ERAYRox.-Captain Edward Pryse's Otter Hounds met on Tuesday morning at half past five at Tyglyn bridge in this neighbourhood. After trying the river up almost to Llangeitho, and back again to Llanayron blank they gave up. As it is a well known fact that there arc plenty of Otters in the river, and they are constantly seen by persons residing on its banks, it is a mystery where they had hid themselves on Tuesday last. We trust that the next time the gallant Cap- tain pa\ s us a visit he will be more fortunate, and that he will have as good sport as he bad last year. Captain Pryse intends hunting the Tivy the latter end of this week, com- mencing at Newcastle at six o'clock on (Friday) this morn- ing. ABERYSTWYTH.—Ou Friday evening last, a lecture on Na- tural history was delivered to a large audience of the mem- bers of the Literary and Mechanics' Institution in this town, by William Spooner, Esq. Dr. Dell presided on the occasion. [r. Spooner selected animal life for his subject this evening, and left vegetable life as a proper theme for another occasion. He gave a definition of life as pervading the animal and ve- getble kingdoms, with the difference between the two; and a minute account of the infinity of minute infusoria, which the microscope enables us to discern. Water containing animal- cule by millions, having the organs quite perfect and susceptible of feelings and sensations. He mentioned four great orders of animal life, viz,—Infusoria, Radiatu, Molusea, and Vi- trabricti, and defined their linlits:-the Coral, and how coral rocks and islands were formed the gradation from one order to another, with a remark from Coleridge on the subject. The insect world.—The ant, the bee; -the instinct which they possess, with an instance. The developments of Molusea. The Vitrabrieti. The fish their immense number; the salmon—its history. The snake—its mode of progression, &c. Those animals bearing a direct instinct in relation to man, which were for his enjoyment and maintenance. The dog. The horse. Highly amusing instances of the cultiva- tion of animal instinct from personal knowledge, concluding with urging the study of this subject —so interesting and developing the wisdom of the Creator. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by T. W. Wells, Esq., and seconded by Mr. M. II. Davies. Dr. Bell hoped Mr. Spooner would continue the subject, which he promised to do. AHERYSTWITII.-—DISTRICT ROADS BOARD.—A meeting of the Upper District Roads Board was held at the Town Hall, en Monday last, present- G. W. Parry, Esq., chairman, J. M. Davies, Esq., and Richard Price, E, sq. The bills for contracts for supplying broken stones on the several lines of road within the district, were ordered to be naid; and an order was made for new gates at the Aberystwith* North Gate at a cost not exceeding £10. ABERYSTWITII. COMMISSIONERS' MONTHLY MEETING. — Town Hall, Tuesday, present—Mr. C. Hackney, chairman, Mr. John Matthews, Mr. John Jones, Great Dark Gate Street; Mr. John Jones, Princess Street and Wm. Richard Watkins. The usual routine business was transacted, after which it was ordered that the potato market bj, restored to its former situa- tion. The meeting was then adjourned. AHERYSTWITII POLICE COURT.- On Tuesday last at the Shire Hall, before John Miller, Esq., mayor, John Hughes, Esq., and David Edwards, Esq. Elizabeth" James was brought up charged by Anne Humphreys, of Drefechan, with stealing eight yards of brown orleans. cloth, the property of John Humphreys. Committed to take her trial at the next Quarter Sessions. HAFOD.—The day of humiliation was duly observed at this place. The Rev. Thos. R. Lloyd, performed service at Eglws- newydd. After an appropriate sermon, £ ) 3s. lOd. was col- lected for the wives and children of the soldiers sent to the east.
IPRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL…
I PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. DAVID JOSEPH JONES, ABERYSTWITH. On Tuesday last a large number of the parishioners met at the Assembly Rooms, in this town, to present a testimonial of respect to the Rev. D. J. Jones, on leaving the curacy of Aberystwith. Amongst the company assembled we noticed — The Rev. John Hughes, vicar, George Fossett, Esq., F. R. Roberts, Esq., Rev. F. M. Knollis, D.D., Henry Bell, Esq., M.D., T. O. Morgans, Esq., C. Parry, Esq.' and Miss Parry, Joseph Downie, Esq., J. Leon, Esq., John Roberts, Esq., &c. &c. On the motion of Geo. Fossett, Esq., and seconded by Dr. Bell, the Vicar took the chair. Mr. David Lewis and Mr. Hugh Davies, churchwardens, having been requested by the parishioners to superin- tend the arrangements, Mr. Lewis submitted the list of subscribers and statement of account, showing that X.52 8s. Gd. had been collected, and that after paying for a silver tea service, there remained a balance of twenty sovereigns; and stated that he had been desired to request the vicar to present the testimonial. The Rev. J. Hughes, vicar, rose and said, Mr. Jones, I have often preached in your hearing, but ou the present occasion I am to address you personally. I have a very gratifying task to perform this morning, namely to ask your acceptance of these silver articles, and this purse, which many of your old parishioners, together with myself, have subscribed to procure for you. You and I have laboured togeth er in the same section of the spiritual vineyard with perfect harmony for the period of about six years, having, I trust, the same grand object in view. I therefore am gratified with being deputed to present you with this token of our ¡ esteem. The grand object in our ministrations ought ever to be, the approbation of the great head of the church, to please Him, to whom we are under obligations so numerous and so weighty, let who will be displeased; the principle which ought ever to govern us is that which influenced the heart of the blessed Apostle, I sck not yours but you;" not your wealth to enrich us, but you to be the servant of Christ"; but when wo find that our honest and uncompromising endeavours give satisfaction to those who are entrusted to our care, it is a pleasing circumstance, and tends to foster the precious persua- sion, that our ministrations are in some degree blessed to their souls. I am sure that the wish of every one present is, that you may be happy and useful, abundantly useful, in that new held of labour, iu which it has pleased God to place you. May you be enabled then to devote yourself with faithfulness and efficiency to the work of your divine Master, and have many seals to your ministry, with whom may you rejoice and triumph in your common Saviour for ever. On a silver teapot there was the following inscription :— Presented with a Purse of Sovereigns as a tribute of esteem and regard to the Reverend David Joseph Jones, late Curate of Saint Michael's, Aberystwith, by the parishioners.— March, 1854." Mr. Jones in responding, said my christian friends, often the tongue cannot express what the heart feels, that is the case at present with me. I feel it utterly impossible to express fully how thankful I am for the mark of esteem with which you have honoured me. Some persons partly from circum- stances, and partly from character and temperament, require more encouragement than others. I thiuk I am one of those, the value therefore of the proof you have given me in what estimation you hold my humble services is to me beyond the power of language to express. I only wish I desprved this valuable gift. But in whatever respect I have failed to attain the standard of a perfect christian minister, it was in ability and not in I intention, for unless I deceive myself I can sincerely say that I have endeavoured at least to do my duty, however, much I may have failed. The period during which I have laboured amongst you was to me an important one in many respects, for just as the character, as a man of thought, and as a christian is generally determined, fixed, and moulded for life during his education in school, and in college so the character as a minister is as generally determined and fixed during the first few years of his labour in the vineyard. When I came among you at first I did so in fear, and trembling, contrasting the difference between a country congregetlon and all enlightened and cultivated audience, like the one at Aberystwith, but considered myself fortunate in my worthy vicar, and in the people among whom I was to labour, and I part with both not without sincere regret. You must know that a young minister has many difficulties to contend with which a more experienced one never encounters. These arc days of unsettling opinions. Old men seldom allow their opinions to be unsettled at all. Young men have their opi- nions to form, hence the danger of being tossed to and fro by a multitude of conflicting ones, and I take it for granted, that LIICKinaness you have shown me to day proves that the opi- ni. ons I formed, and the truths I have delivered to you, were on the whole acceptable to you. And the fact that I have remained six years among you proves that there could have been no serious clashing between my vicar and myself. Your imaginations therefore can picture better than my tongue can express what a source of satisfaction that is to a young man like myself. I do not doubt, but that we ought to look to a higher" approbation than that of man. I think that the man of God should study in all things to please his master, and feel that the witness of a good conscience is the highest approbation he can possibly attain with this feeling therefore he ought to be content to do the work of his master through evil report and through good report. I cannot doubt that so long as he has that witness within him, the witness of a con- science void of offence towards God an d towards man, he may despise the frown of the world and be indifferent to its smiles, nevertheless, I set great value upon the approbation of my brethern, that approbation indeed is worthless unless accom- panied by the inward voice of a conscience and a heart, bent upon doing what is right, what is pure, what is holy and just before God. But the good opinion of his brethern as proving that his conscience is not mistaken, misguided, or blinded in that light their approbation is of very great value. If your approbation can assure me that my good intentions are not the fruit of a misguided conscience, however well-mean- ing if your approbation does assure me of that, it is well worth having. And I know no other sense in which a chris- tian ought to value the good opinion of his fellow men. Independently of the approbation of his master it is nothing, but as an accompaniment, a confirmation and assurance of his Lord's favour, the value of it cannot be easily over-rated. And what adds to the value of the kind approval you have ex- pressed to me this day is that none of you can have any but the best motives in expressing it. I know and you know that you have nothing to expect from me. No doubt personal in- terest and selfish corrupt motives frequently enter into trans- actions of this kind, and it most seriously diminishes the value of a testimonial to think that it may have been promp- ted, not by a sincere appreciation of conduct and labour, but by wordly and selfish motives. But I am quite sure no such motives could have mixed themselves up with the mark of esteem you have just given to me. I have received many kinduessess from the inhabitants of Aberystwith, to all I beg to return my most sincere thanks. I know I shall never be able to repay a thousandth part of them, but I would remind them of the promise of our Lord that whosoever shall give a cup of cold water to one of his disciples in the name of a disci- ples shall not lose his reward. In conclusion I would fain hope that my humble labours among you have not been altogether unattended with some lasting and good effect, but that some work has been done which may bear the test of the trial of the Great Day, and I heartily pray Gcd that as we have lived together for some time happily and peaceably, encourag- ing and consoling one another, so may we all be owned by the Great Shepherd of the flock, when he cometh to separate the good from the bad, the faithful from the unfaithful, the sincere from the hypocrite, the sheep from the goats, and to take his own to himself into his everlasting kingdom. After the thanks of the parishioners had been given to the Reverend Chairman for his able and efficient conduct in the cha1', the meetmg separated, highly gratified with the pro- ceedmgs.
I BRECONSHIRE.
I BRECONSHIRE. PREFERMENT-On the 22nd April last, the Rev. David Williams, of IJanbeder House, Crickhowell, Clerk, was in- stituted to the rectory of Llyswen, in the County of Breck- nock, vacant by the death of William Morgan Williams, Clerk, value £ laOper annum. Patron-Sir Joseph Bailey Bart., of Glanusk Park, in the same County. BRECON.—A meeting of the proprietors of the Brecon and Abergavenny Canal Co. was held at the Shirehall, oil Thursday, the 26th ult. Sir Joseph Bailey, Bart., M.P., in the chair. The meeting (which was a pnvate one,) we are informed, was convened for the purpose of considering the propriety of re- ducing the tonnages on the canal. The question of a railway communication to Brecon was also discussed, and a line along the present canal proposed; the disinterested proprietors with a liberality which does them much credit taking care of them- selves by asking zC75 per share, for their canal shares, ichich may be brought in the market at 1:50 per share. This fresh scheme like many others from the same quarter, we doubt not will be doomed to that treatment from the public, which it so richly deserves. We.may, however, be fortunate enough to have a railway to Brecon some time about the close of the present century. BRECON PETTY SESSIONS.—On Monday, before Mordecai Jones, Esq., Mayor, and John Evans, Esq. This being the day appointed for swearing in constables for the several wards and distri -Is, the following parties attended, and were sworn. High-street Inferior, David Jones, John Wheeler, and David Morgan; High-street Superior, Thomas Bevan, and Thomas Powell; Old Port Inferior, Stephen Griffiths. Old Pert Su- perior, Henry Williams; Llanfaes, Howell Watkins; Ship- street, Walter Williams; Wattoh and lioolbrhydd, William Brien, and Henry Jayile, Cantercelly, John Price; Mor- ganwg, Charles Price. There are seven more to be sworn, not biing able to attend on the day.
G L A M 0 R G A N SIIIRE.
G L A M 0 R G A N SIIIRE. LLANGEFELACH MAY FAIR was held on Ttfonday last. The stock of cattle offered for sale was decidedly superior both as as to number and quality to that of the last year's exhibition. Those sold commanded a remunerative and improved price, although the demand was not very brisk. On the part of buyers there was no desire shown to embark in large pur- chases doubtless by reason of the scarcity of grass just at this period, enhanced in some measure by the late continued dry weather. Neither did sellers evince any disposition to reduce the price, to that at which sales might easily have been effected, thereby, denoting the prosperous condition of agri- culture in the principality in a marked contrast to the de- pressed state in which it stood a few years since, when the Welsh farmer was under the necessity of frequently disposing of the best of his live stock on which his chief reliance was placed, at an unprofitable rate, to meet his rent and other fixed charges. The show of horses did not come up to the usual standard, and it is evident that greater attention should be paid to the rearing of a superior breed, than that generally prevailing with the Carmarthenshire and Glamorganshire farmers. NEATH.—It is reported that as soon as the accommodation is completed for the shipment of coals on board large vessels in Milford harbour, several of the large colliery proprietors will send the whole of their coals, via that route in preference to Cardiff. NEATH PETTY SESSIONS.—On v vidny last, before Griffith Llewellyn, and Starling. Beson, Eai^rs., au<l the ee. it. H. Knight. Rees Heycoclc, landlord of the Welsh -r:1p. Abcr- avon, was charged, upon the evidence of U. Richards, with keeping a disorderly house, who stated that he went into defen- dant's house on the 10th instant, about ten o'clock, when he found twenty persons there among them, several women of loose character, and the greater part of them drunk. Fined £ 1 including costs. Wm. Thomas, of the Walnut Tree, Aberavon, charged Benjamin Morgan Davies, of Aberavon, druggist, with having assaulted him on the 25th instant, in the commercial room, at the Walnut Tree. It was a dispute as to a note given byj complainant's brothers, and endorsed by defendant, to Messrs. Rolls and lloare, of Swansea.—Case dismissed. Rees Evans, of Margam, sawyer, was charged by Geo. Jones, relieving officer, with neglecting to maintain his parents who are old, and unable to work, whereby they be- came chargeable to the parish of Margam. Defendant stated that he paid them all he could, and that he was willing to pay the rent for them, which was Is. 6d. per week. The magis- trates made an order for him to pay Is. 6d. towards each of his parents. John Edwards, a boy 10 years of age pleaded guilty to having destroyed an elm tree, the property of Charles ?t?'. n t, Esq., doing damage to the amount of Is. Ordered to pay costs. Joseph Hinde against David Jones, for frau- dulently removing goods. Case ajourncd for a week. John Edwards, of the Puddlers Arms beerhouse, Briton-ferry, was charged by P.C. Thomas Jenkins, who stated that on Sunday morning last, about ten o'clock he went to defendant's house. and there found two men and two pints of beer before them. Defendant stated that he had been out in the barge, when he returned he found the man that was lodging with him had brought a man from Merthyr into his house. The magistrates inquired if defendant had ever been convicted of the same offence. Mr. Superintendent Peak stated that lie was fined £ 1 about two years ago. Defendant was fined £1 and 9d. including costs. NEATH POLICE.—On Saturday, before Rees Morgan, Esq., Mayor. Wm. Smith was charged by P.C. Thomas Davies, with being drunk and lying on the side of the road at Tyny- caia. -Defendant said he had been drinking rather to freely—that he was very sorry, and begged the Mayor's pardon. If he would let^him go free this time, as it was the first offence, he would take care not to come before him again. Discharged with a caution. Charles Morgan from the neighbourhood of Morriston, confessed to having too freely partaken of John Barleycorn, but promised to take care to be more moderate in future. Ordered to pay 4s. costs. Wro. John of the Talbot Arms, Briton-ferry, pleaded guilty to having kept open his house on Good Friday morning last. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. MERTHYR.—The Eisteddfod of the True Ivorites was held at the Temperance Hall, in this town, on Monday afternoon, after a procession through the principal streets of the town, Mr. Henry Thomas, cooper, in the chair, who opened the proceedings in a neat but brief speech, showing that one of the objects of Ivorism was the cultivation of the Welsh language. Various prizes, from 4s. to 1.3 were given to the best for treatises on different subjests, cnglinion, eulogies, reading, &c. The judges were Messrs. John Thomas (Ieuan Ddu), Thomas Williams, William Lewis, and the Rev. Wm. Morgan, to whom and the Chairman votes of thanks were passed and suitably acknowledged. The meeting broke up at half-past seven, highly pleased with the proceedings. INQUESTS HELD BY GEO. OVERTON, ESQ., CORONER.— On Friday, at the Cardiff Arms, Hirwain, on view of the body of Elizabeth Davies, aged 4 years, who died in her fa- ther's arms in bed. Mr. Davies, surgeon of Hirwain Iron Works, gave it as his opinion that the child was afflicted with disease of the heart, and no violence had been committed. The jury thereupon immediately returned a verdict of Died by the visitation of God." On the same day, at the same place, on the body of Mary Morgan, aged eighty-four, who, as it apppeared in evidence, fell on the 24th of March and broke her arm, which ultimately mortified, and deceased, who refused it to be amputated, died in conse- quence. Verdict," Accidental death" accordingly. On the 1st inst., at the Railway Inn, on the body of Ann Eynon, aged 21, who hanged herself, on Sunday evening, by a beam in her brother's house at Rhydycar, near Merthyr, whilst her brother, Wm. Williams, and her husband, George Eynon, were out, one in the town and the other in chapel. It appeared further from the evidence adduced that she had been falsely accused by a neighbour of stealing his money, though he neglected to prosecute her, as her brother and husband in- sisted upon him doing, if he had any proof that such was the case. Being vexed owing to such a charge being made by her neighbour, she put an end to her existence in the manner above described. The jury returned a verdict of Committed suicide by hanging herself when labouring under a lit of insanity." MERTHYR POLICE COL:RT.- On Saturday, before J. C. Fowler, Esq. Richard Dyke, a police constable on the Taff Vale Railway, was charged with assaulting Mr. Jas. Kernick, schoolmaster, Merthyr. Mr. Smith appeared for the complainant, who deposed-I am a schoolmaster at Mer- thyr. Children are repeatedly throwing stones at my scholars. On Monday last we were going out for a walk, and had not proceeded five yard s before 'we were met with a shower of stones: one of my boys was struck on the forehead. I ran after one of the boys who was defendant's son I took him to his father, who jumped at me and struck me, collared me, burst my waistcoat, tore my shirt, and broke my guard. I was very much bruised. I have been suffering very much from the effects. The prisoner let me go when near the Angel Inn. Cross-examined by defendant: You did not strike me with your fist. By Mr. Fowler: I did not strike the boy at all. I had released the boy before the defendant came up. Defendant: You called me a foul name. Mr. Jabez Jenkins, potato merchant, corroborated Mr. Kernick's e vidence in part. Defendant called witnesses to prove that Mr. Kernick had abused his son very much. 31r. Fowler administered the oath in Welsh to one of the witnesses to the surprise of all in court, only having resided in Wales about twelve months. Defendant was fined 40s. and costs, or in default of payment to be committed for one month. Fine paid.-Williain Williams, alias Thompson, was brought up in the custody of P.C. Matthews, charged with stealing a brass candlestick. P.C. Matthews deposed that he went to the Upper Greyhound, and found the prisoner there with the candlestick in his possession. He charged him with stealing it from the Rising Sun. "Prisoner said that he bought it in Swansea. Miss Evans fully identified the candlestick as being the property of her mother. Prisoner in defence pleaded drunkenness. Committed to t. lie his trial at the Quarter Sessions. Some parish business was afterwards I disposed of
RE CAMERON'S COALBROOK, &c.,…
RE CAMERON'S COALBROOK, &c., COMPANY, EX PARTE BENNETT. (Un Saturday Before the Ior-islitstices.) This was an appeal by Mr. Bennett against the decision of the Master of the Rolls, on the 16th of March last, confirming a previous decision of Master Richards, the effect of which was to place the name of Mr. Bennett on the list of the con- tributories of the company, which was being wound up under an order, dated the 24th of November, 18.)1. In 1841, Col. Cameron, who was the owner of certain collieries and mines near Swansea, entered into an agreement with his son, W. B. Cameron, to grant him a lease for 50 years; this agreement \V. B. Cameron assigned to Captain Earle and another person £ 150,000, for the purpose of forming a company, and they surrendered the lease to Col. Cameron, who, jointly with his eldest son, N. P. Cameron, granted a new lease dated the 15th of November, 184.), to the company, at a rent or royalty of £ 2,000 a-year. The company was formed and completely registered under the name of the Cameron's Coalbrook Steam Coal, and Swansea and Loughor Railway Company, and deed of settlement bearing even date with the lease was executed. Besides the royalty payable to Colonel Cameron, the company were liable to W. B. Cameron for £ 8,000, part of the purchase money of £ 150,000. By the provisions of the deed of settle- ment the shareholders were enabled to transfer their shares to third persons, or to surrender them to the company on com- plying with certain formalities. In 1847 Mr. Bennett became the proprietor of 20 shares by transfer, and in July, 1848, when the transactions leading to the question before the court arose, a deposit of 12 and two calls had been paid. It appeared that the company, though not prosperous, had paid two dividends, one of 12J per cent. and another of 5 per cent., but apparently out of capital and not out of profits. About July, 1848, several of the shareholders, including Mr. Bennett, became dissatisfied with the management and prospects of the com- pany, and this led to negotiations between them and their co-shareholders and the directors, which led to an arrange- ment, under which, on payment of a sum of t9,000, they were allowed to transfer their shares, and transfers of their shares to W. B. Cameron and Captain Earle were accordingly executed, and on the 18th of April 1849, registered in the books of the company, and on the next day notified to the registrar of joint stock companies. W. B. Cameron and Cap- tain Eiirla were directors of the company. On ttie 20th of April, 1849, Colonel Cameron and N. P. Cameron, as lessors, executed a deed covenanting not to sue the retiring share- holders for three years, so as to entirely free them from liabi- lity. The company turned out a ruinous concern, and was ordered to be wound up as before stated. On settling the list of contributories the Master included the names of Mr. Ben- nett and the other retired shareholders, on the ground, appa- rently, that no valid transfer of their shares had been made. Mr. Bennett appealed, and the Master of the Rolls, before whom the case came, confirmed the Master's decision. His Honour thought that the retirement of the shareholders was a scheme for the private benefit of the two directors who were transferrees, and was a violation of their duty as directors, and that therefore those who transferred to them could derive no benefit from the transaction. The present appeal, which was by Mr. Bennett, thus involved the rights of all those who retired with him. Sir F. Thesiger, for Mr. Bennett, argued that he had ceased to be a shareholder from April, 1849, under the fol- lowing circumstances :-On the 28th of July, 1848, a meeting was held at which dissatisfaction by many of the shareholders was expressed, and this led to the appointment of a commit- tee, of which Mr. Bennett was a member, to investigate the affairs of the company. The dissensions continued-one party being desirous to wind up the concern, and the other to continue it. It was at last suggested that the former party, including Mr. Bennett, should retire, and the proposal was adopted, and negotiations for carrying it into effect took place. There were at this time very pressing claims upon the com- pany, including an arrear of rent owing to the lessor. After considerable discussion, and in pursuance of an agreement to that effect, the dissentient shareholders, on the 30th March, 1849, gave a notice of their desire to transfer their shares to W. H. Cameron and Captain Earle, and the consideration of the matter was not taken up until tue 17th April, 1849, when the proposed transfer was allowed. The transfers were ac- cordingly executed the expressed consideration being nominal, but the real consideration being X9,000, which, under the agreement, was actually paid in one form or other by the body of retiring shareholders From this time down to the termination of the existence of the company, the retiring shareholders had never been treated as having anything to do with the company. It was alleged that in the books of the company the transferees of the shares were treated as trustees for the company, but of this Mr. Bennett and those who were with him knew nothing. Several grounds were taken by the official manager. It was said that the whole transaction was a fraud between the retiring shareholders and the t\Vo tliftetuff, but there was nothing to support this, tf \raŠ any miud, it itas against the retiring shareholders, on whom a screw was placed to obtain from them £ 9,000 as the price of allowing them to withdraw. It wds also alleged that the transfer was made to W. B. Cameron and Captain Earle as trustees for the company, and that this could not be done without the sanction of a general meeting. Mr. Bennett denied that such was the nature of the transaction, and there was nothing to fix him with notice. The ground taken by the Master of the Rolls could not be supported. The two directors committed no I breach of trust, for it was their duty to work the mines, and that could not be done without freeing the company from the claim of W. B. Cameron, and this was the alleged effect of the transfer. Various minor objections were taken to the transfer on point of form, but they were unimportant, and could not invalidate the transaction. Stmffon's executors' case, 1 De Gex, Mac., and G., 576 Crossfield's case, 2 Dc Gex, Mac., and G., 137; and Meux's executor's case, 2 De Gex, Mac., and G., 522, supported this view of the matter. Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Srlwyn followed on the same side, and at the conclusion of their argument the Court rose. Mr. R. Paliner and Mr. Roxburgh are for the official manager, in support of the decision of the Master of the Rolls. ine further hearing was adjourned. On Monday, Mr. nundell Palmer appeared for the official manager, and in support of the decision appealed from. He said that the case against Mr. Dennett was that he well knew that the transfer in question was not a simple transfer, but that in fact it was a scheme for extinguishing the shares. The circumstance under which the company was formed were of a suspicious kind. [The Lord Justice Knight Bruce: It had, you mean, a South Sea air about it,] and the report of the committee of investigation in 1848, of which Mr. Bennett was a member, showed that such was the view taken of them. That report suggested that there were frauds practised on the company by the Camerons; that the company was set up by and kept under the control of the Camerons for their own benefit; and that their claims on it were of the most question- able kind. With this knowledge it appeared that 3,655 snares, oeionging 10 a uouy 01 nity-nme persons, Mr. Bennett being of the number, were simultaneously transferred to W. T iz. Cameron and Captain Earle, two of the directors, the other 0 directors, the ot h er directors selling their assent to the transfer. The first blush M this went against his validity. The arrangement which terminated in this transaction commenced at the meeting of the 28th July, 1848, and went forward on the part of Mr. Bennett and others under the management of Mr. Fry, who acted as their solicitor, down to the meeting of the 17th of April, 1819, when the notices. of transfer were taken into consideration. In the minutes of that meeting the transferees were spoken of as the gentlemen appointed by the direc- tors." It was not suggested that Mr. Bennett procured any one to take his shares, or that Mr. Cameron and Captain Earle took the shares for their own benefit. The directors, having an absolute power to refuse their assent to the transfer, had sold their assent, and Mr. Bennett knew it. With regard to the negotiations which took place between the meeting of the 28th of July, 1848, and that of the 17th April, 1849, the minutes of the company's books studiously kept the transac- tion out of sight, and the minute of the latter meeting would never have led to the conclusion that the outgoing shareholders, were to pay anything. The entries made, proved that the transfers were on trust, and that the assent was given, not for the interest of the company, but with a feeling that there was something incorrect about the transaction, and that it was in fact a fraud on the company this was manifest when con- necting it with the position of the Camerons, exposed in the report signed by Mr. Bennett himself.. The Lord Justice Knight Bruce The question is whether Mr. Fry can say he had not notice of the real character of the transaction. That Mr. Bennett can say so, is clear. He was a shopkeeper in London, and could know nothing. Mr. It. Palmer: No human being, without winking with the utmost utensity of purpose, could say Mr. Fry did not know. In 1819, he rendered an account to the company of the application of the £ 9,000 paid by the outgoing shareholders; and in that he charged the company with stamps for the transfers. By the deed no transfer could be made unless all calls had been paid but Mr. Bennett had only paid a portion and, to get over this objection, an account was subsequently made up, and inserted in the books of the company; the whole of this proceeding being an after- thought. The Lord Justice Knight Bruce: Surely there must be some mistake. Matters are being represented which, if ac- curately represented, hardly belong to a civil jurisdiction. It is another question, however, what effect they have on Mr. Bennett's case, which seems to be reduced simply to the point of notice. Mr. It. Palmer The evidence fixed him with knowledge his own account was that he knew nothing about what was done himself, and that he trusted to his solicitor, Mr. Fry; but the inference was, from all the circumstances, that he must have had notice that the case was not one of an ordinary transfer. The Lord Justice Knight Bruce If Mr. Bennett's exami- nation was rolled out a mile long no more could be made of it than this—namely, that he wanted to shake himself loose from the company, and that he left to his solicitor to provide the means of doing it; he wanted to escape, and he trusted the mode of escape to those better acquainted with such things than himself. He has said he wanted to get out; he has said it over and over again, as often as the starling he pays a sum of money to buy his escape, bribing the gaoler to open the prison door. Mr. R. Palmer: The extraordinary circumstances of the case would put Mr. Fry, and those who trusted him, upon in- quiry, to know for what purpose the two directors who took the shares were brought forward. The Master of the Rolls arrived by a short road at the result for which we contend, and,this gave rise to the present appeal; for if his Honour had gone into the whole case, he would have decided it in the same way as he did, and the parties would not have carried it further. The conclusion from the whole was, that a gentle- man having that opinion of the company that Mr. Bennett had, and knowing what he did know, was anxious to get out of it; he then left it to a solicitor to provide a party to take his shares, knowing that the directors must be consulted upon the subject the solicitor provided persons as transferees who were trustees for the directors, and to them a large number of shares was transferred in consideration of the payment of a sum of money, and the company were charged with transfer stamps; it was a patent case of notice from first to last, and every one know that the names of W. B. Cameron and Captain Earle were used for the purpose of getting rid of the shares. Morgan's case, 1 Mac. and G., 225; and Stanhope's case, 3 De Gex and Smale, 198, supported the present argument. In each of the cases relied on upon the other side a new share- holder had been obtained, which made the transaction differ from that now in question. The L >rrl Justice Knight Bruce: In reference to Morgan's case I have before stated that the difference between the Lord Chancellor who decided that case and myself was only this: I thought that every shareholder individually had concurred, and if that had been so the result would have been free from doubt; the Lord Chancellor, however, though that that was not proved, and thus the difference between us ¡was not one of law or equity, but merely a point of fact. The Lord Justice Turner: If we were to hold that Mr. Bennett is a contributory, would you put him on the list with- out qualification ? Mr. It Palmer Yes, without qualification, just as the Lord Chancellor did in Morgan's case, in which he held that, as between Mr. Morgan and the company, he must be put on the list absolutely, although there might be an equity to protect him as between himself and other shareholders. In the present instance my impression is that, as against the Camerons, Mr. Bennett might possibly have a case; and if he has it, he would not be prejudiced by the decision of your lordships in favour of the official manager. In the course of the argument it appeared that each party had employed a different shorthand writer to take notes of the proceedings before Master Richards. The consequence was, that there were some few discrepancies between the re- ports. This gave occasion to the Lord Justice Knight Bruce, iu reference to the difficulty of exact verbal accuracy, to mention the mode in which a question and answer, in the examination of a witness, had been once taken down Counsel asked, Are you a proprietor in the Low Moor Works? The answer was, "Yes. This was reported as, Are you a pauper in the Low Moor Work-house?" and with the same answer. Sir F. Thesiger then mentioned that once lie was asked by the Court on what authority he was making a statement, and his answer being My Lord Mahon," and this taken down as My lord, my own." y Lord Mr. Roxburgh on the same side, and Mr. W. W. Cooper for the parties who obtained the winding-up order, stated that after the argument of Mr. R. Palmer they did not deem it necessary to adress the Court. Sir F. Thesigcr commenced his reply. by observing that it was a good test to apply to a case of this kind to see whether there has been any misconduct in the party claiming relief, or whether his conduct has not been distinguished by bona fides and he was proceeding to comment on the argument of the other side when their lordships arose. On Tuesday, Sir F. Thesiger continued his reply, and an arrangement was come to that at the close of the reply, Mr. Fry and Mr. Lewis, who conducted the negotiations and trans- fers on the part of the outgoing shareholders, should be examined viva voce in court on behalf of Mr. Bennett, and that Mr. Elderton, who acted for the directors, should be examined on behalf of the official manager. This examination was ordered to take place on; Friday after the lunatic petitions.
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GRAMMAR-SCHOOLS IN WALES.-I
GRAMMAR-SCHOOLS IN WALES. I To the Editor of the Welshman. I SIR, Having observed in your valuable paper last week a statement that the Corporation is possessed of the pro- perty on which the Grammar-school stands, 1 beg to inform you that such is not the case, inasmuch as« it was granted as a site for the School about a century ago, and, consequently, is the property of the master for the time being. There are other premises, also, which at one time did belong to the School, but which have now been appro- priated elsewhere. On undertaking the mastership, however, I voluntarily signed that I would give it up for the benefit of the town, on being provided with another room and have advocated this, and would still further advocate it to my fellow-towns- men, as the best possible site for the. greatly-needed mar- ket-place, as it is situated in the very centre of the town. As my pen is on Schools, I trust that you will allow of a few remarks that occurred to me on reading the excellent speeches delivered at the Yorkshire Welsh Meeting, in which, with a laudable desire! for ;the improvement of their native country, most of the speakers dwelt upon the falling off of schools in Wales, attributable in some instances to the smallness of the endowment, in others to neglect. I may bring Cardigan School (which in former times stood high) as an instance of the former-the endowment is only JE20 per annum for the instruction of six boys. The higher classes in Wales fancy that learning Is only to be acquired in Eng- land, and value the instruction according to the price paid for it, while the other classes are unable or, at any rate, un- willing to pay anything but a nominal sum for the Instruc- tion of their sons. These are some of the causes that have ruined schools in Wales. It was the design of Bishop Burgess, says one of the speakers above alluded to. that Lampeter should supersede the old Grammar-schools," and another says, the Gram- mar-schools have been virtually ruined by the erection of St. David's College." Surely this cannot be so. Harrow and llugby have not been ruined by Oxford and Cambridge. The schools (as their province is) are preparatory instruc- tors to the Colleges, and act as feeders to them. It is true that Lampeter has superseded the old Grammar-schools as ajinal place of education, and very properly too The duties of a School and of a College are entirely different, and to combine the two is a perfect anomaly; the one teaches the boy to walk, the other to use his matured strength; the one hews the block of marble from the quarry, and forics it into a shape approximating to the design the other chisels the distinctive features, and gives it its final polish. In conclusion, it is a marvel with me that in an age when so much is being done for the education of the poor, and money in many instances lavishly expended in building costly schools that nothing whatever is done in this part of Wales for the education of the middle classes, and it would be well if Government would more equally distribute the educational resources of the country Cardigan, 1st May. JOHN DAVIES. I
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CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. I (louse Surgeon's Weekly Report for the week ending May 3. r Remaining since last Report g J Admitted since 2 Discharged cured and relieved 21 0 a Died 0 Remaining. -13 g I Remaining since last Report 74 I <j9 A g J Admitted since 8? t Discharged cured and relipved 12 < oeS Died. o ) 12 Remaining -70 MEDICAL OFFICER8 FOR THE WEEK. Physician, Dr. Bowen; Surgeon, Mr. Hughes. COMMITTEE. Rev. Dr. Lloyd, Chairman, Rev. H. W Jones, Rev D. A. Williams, Messrs. J. L. Williams, G. Spur- rell, J. J- Stacey, G. Bagnall, E. H. Stacey. I JOHN W. WHITE, Secretary. I
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TEAS, COFFEES, AND SPICES SENT CARRIAGE FREE To any Railway Station or Market Town in England, if to the value of 40s. or upwards. By this liberal arraB.'T'-vrent. those residing at a distance can enjoy all the advantages of the London Markets for Tea, Coffee, and Colonial Produce, just as though they were residing in London. y PHILLIPS & COMPANY, Tea and Colonial Merchants, I No. 8, KING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY, LOXDOX. A General Price Current, containing great advantages in the purchase of Tea, Coffee, and Colonial Produce sent port-free en application. Sugars are supplied at Market prices. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL. ON SUNDAY next, MAY the 7th, the Rev. RICHARD ROBERTS, of BRISTOL, will Preach TWO SERMONS, in the above Chapel, Morning, at half-past Ten o'clock, Evening, at half-past Six o'clock. Collections in aid of the Trust and Circuit Funds will be made on the occasion. Carmarthen, May 2nd, 1854. TO BE LET, And Entered upon with immediate possession, A LL that Old-Established Inn and Premises, called the J\ MERMAID INN, situa'e in Lammas-street, in the County of the Borough of Carmarthen. The above Premises being in the principal thoroughfare are most eligibly situated for business, an extensive portion of which it has commanded for some years. For further particulars apply to Mr. William Jones, Solici- tor, Carmarthen, or to Mr. Ben. Jones, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Journal Office, Carmarthen. April 6th, 1854. HAYSTON HALL,-PEMBROKESHIRE. TO BE LET, And Entered upon on the 29th Day of SEPTEMBER next, THAT Genteel FAMILY RESIDENCE, called HAYSTON HALL, as now occupied by HENRY FOLEY, Esq. JtT_ he House is Furnished, and is suitable for the accommoda- tion of a Genteel Family, with good Stables, Boxes, and I Coach Houses, together with a productive Walled Garden, Kitchen Garden, and Paddock, altogether containing 6A. 2R. 3p. of Land; an additional quantity of Land can also be had, ifrequired. HAYSTON HALL is situated on a dry healthy bank, four miles from Haverfordwest, and one mile from Johnston, where there will be a Station on the South Wales Railway, commu- nicating between Milford IIaven and London. There is Trout Fishing and Fox and Hare hunting in the immediate neighbourhood. The water excellent. For particulars and to treat, apply to Messrs. John Harvey and Sons, Laud Agents, Haverfordwest. FERRY-SIDE, near CARMARTHEN. MRS. C. H. TASKER, (OF BATH, ) T>EGS to make known her intention (at Midsummer next,) If to remove her Establishment for Young Ladies from ..gharne, to more commodious and more eligible Premises at Ferry-Side. MRS. TASKER'S system being devoted to enhancing the physical as well as the moral and intellectual education of her pupils, she is happy to say, that she has met with Pre- mises peculiarly well adapted for carrying out her views, and that while the mind of her pupils will continue to receive the same careful culture as heretofore, she will be able to offer very increased facilities for the invigoration of the health of her Young Ladies. In addition to the advantages above- mentioned, a beautiful and extensive view of Carmarthen Bay, and immediate access to railway accommodation. Mrs. C. H. T. will have for daily use on the Premises, a Gymnasium, fitted with the most approved apparatus for developing female physical Education. N.B.—Mrs. TASKER will be happy to receive a Lady as Boarder; also a Governess Pupil on advantageous Terms. Laugharne, April 26th, 1854. MR. LAWI- ORD'S ANNUAL SALE OF STOCK, AT MYDDYNFICH, NEAR CROSS INY, Will take place on the I Oth day of MAY next. Mr. Wm. Jones, Auctioneer. THE STOCK will consist of Cows and Calves, and in-Calf Heifers, of the pure Ayrshire, Durham, and cross of the Ayrshire and Durham breeds pure Hereford Yearling Bulls, Cart, and other Horses;. three year old Colts; Shetland and other Ponies; Southdown and Mountain Ewes and Lambs Store Pigs; and some very fine Berkshire Boars and Sows from Six Weeks to Two Months old; Eggs of Black Spanish, Cochin China, and Dorking Fowls, and of White Aylesbury Ducks One Cochin China Cock, bred by Mr. Trotter. Catalogues may be had of T. W. Lawford, Tirydail, near Llanelly, or of the Auctioneer, Raven Inn, Cwmamman. Luncheon at one o'clock. Stle to commence at two to a minute. Raven Inn, April 18th, 1854. COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN. ■\TOTICE is hereby Given, that the Adjourned General i?j Quarter Sessions of the Peace for this County, will be ld at the Shire Hall, in the Town of Carwarthen, on Monday, the eighth day of May next, at noon, for auditing and settling the Treasurer's accounts, and other general purposes. And that at such adjourned Sess ions, Tenders pwuilr l rreceived for Printing for the County for two years, to commence from the next Midsummer Quarter Sessions, and A contract entered into.-Dated this 24th day of April, 1854. CHARLES BISHOP, Clerk of the Peace. Kidwelly, Saint Mary in Kidwelly, Saint Ithmael, and Pembrey Inclosure. DAVID DAVIES, Commissioner, appointed to carry out the provisions of the Act for enclosing Lands, within the several Parishes of Kidweilv, Saint Mary in Kidwelly, Saint Ishmael and Pembrey, in the County of Carmarthen, hereby give Notice, that a Special General Meeting of the Proprietors and persons interested in this Inclosure, will be held at the Pelican Inn, in the Town of Kidwelly, on Friday, the 19th day of May next, at twelve o'clock at noon, at which time and place I will read and execute my Award in the premises, pursuant to the Statute in that case made and provided. D. DAVIES. Froodvale, 25th April, 1854. Drug, Oil, Colour, and Seed Warehouse. D, JONES & CO., CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, AND SEEDSMEN, LAMMAS-STREET, CARMARTHEN, AND MARKET- SQUARE, NARUERTH, TTAVING succeeded Mr. T. H. DAVIES, in the above lne II now respectfully solicit a share of public patronage I .d beg to assure those who may favor them with their orders, that the strictest attention shall be paid to the Purity, Genuineness, and superior quality of every article sent out. Genuine Patent Medicines. Prescriptions carefully dispensed with the greatest attention to accuracy and dispatch. HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINE. Fine Teas and Coffees, Genuine as Imported. Also a large assortment of Fancy Biscuits. T. H. Davies in retiring from the above business, begs to return his sincere thanks to the public generally for the kind support which he has uniformly received; and trusts that they will continue their kind patronage to his successors D. Jones and Co. whom he respectfully recommends as worthy of their confidence and support. A respectable Youth wanted as an apprentice. LLANDILO AND LLANFYNYDD, CARMARTHENSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. THOMAS PARRY, On SATURDAY, the 20th Day of MAY, 1854, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the CASTLE HOTEL, LLANDILO, The following Freehold & Leasehold Property. FREEHOLD: LOT 1. ALL that MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, FARM and ALANDS, with a Dwelling-House, and suitable Out- buildings, called CEFN-Y-BRlSKEN, situate on Mynydd Figgin, in the Parish of Llanfynydd, containing 24A. 3K. 32P. more or less, and let to Mr. Daniel Thomas, as yearly Tenant, at an annual rent of JE7. LOT 2. All that Messuage or Tenement, Farm and Lands, called DOLAUGLEISION, situate near Lot 1, and in the same Parish, containing 26A. 2K. OP., more or less, let to Mr. John Thomas, as yearly Tenant, at an annual rent of £.5. LEASEHOLD: LOT 3.-Consisting of the Desirable PROPERTY described below, which, if not Sold in One Lot, will be Sold in Lots, numbered respectively from 4 to 14. This Property is held under a Lease of A. J. Gulston, Esq., subject to a Ground Rent of jE25 per annum, for the life of a Female aged 48, or thereabouts, which has been In- sured LOTS. Annual Rent. 4.-The Castle Hotel, with extensive and com- £ s. d. modious Stabling, Out-buildings, Yards, Gardens, and Premises thereto adjoining and belonging, situate in Rhosmaen-Street, Llandilo, and under- leased to Mr. George Jones. 25 0 0 5.—The White Lion Inn, with Stabling, Out- buildings, and Premises, and Three Dwelling- Houses adjoining, situate in Rhosmaen-street, underleased to Mr. William Price 36 0 0 6,-Premises now used as part of a Dwelling- House in Rhosmaen-street, underleased to John Prothero Lewis, Esq., Solicitor. 10 0 0 7.—The Railway Tavern, in Rhosmaen-street, underleased to Mr. David Morris, Carrier 12 12 0 8.—Dwelling-House and Cart-house, on the Bank, Llandilo, underleased to Mr. Thomas Price 5 0 0 By the underleases of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, (which are granted to most responsible tenants, for the residue of the original Lease, above- mentioned,) the under-tenants or lessees, are liable for all Repairs, Rates, and Taxes, thus rendering the rents of those Premises (amount- ing to 188 12s. per annum) clear of all de- ductions, except Income Tax. 9.-Site of a Dwelliug-House on the Bank, Llan- dilo, lately let for 2 0 0 10.—Three Houses on the Bank, now or lately underlet to Thomas Lewis, John Lewis, and Anne Peregrine, at yearly rents amounting to. 8 12 0 11.—Dwelling-House on ditto, now or lately un- derlet to Henry Stephens, and Maria Williams. 400 12.—Ditto do. do David Bowen 318 0 13.—A Piece of Land, now a Garden, underlet to Mr. George Hughes, Ironmonger 1 15 0 14.—Ditto do., Mr. John James 10 0 Total annual value of Leasehold £ 109 17 0 Further particulars and conditions may be obtained from I Mr. George Prytherch Price, Solicitor, Llandilo, or the Auctioneer. Llandilo, April 28th, 1854. TREGAROtf UNION. APPOINTMENT OF CLESA. THE Board of Guardians of the Tregaron Union will at Ttheir meeting to be held on the 23rd day of May next, proceed to the election of a competent person to fill the office of Clerk to the said Union, vacant by the death of the late Mr. David Morgan. Salary, £ S0 per annum. The person appointed will be required to perform all the duties prescribed by the General Orders of the 1 oor Liiw Board, and also to give security for the due perlcrniance of the duties of the office. Candidates must send in their applications to me, on or before the 9th day of May next. By Order of the Board, D. LLOYD, Cletk pro. tern. Lampeter, 25th April, 1854. .J.I.: .:a.fl ON and after the 8th of MAY. a Four-Horse COACH will leave the Narberth Road Station, 0.1 the arrival of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Train, at 1.40 p.m arriving at Cardigan at 4.30; the same Coapli will leave Cardigan at a quarter before ten every morning, Sundays excepted, arriving at Narberth Road at one p lll., where it will meet the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Train for Carmarthen, Gloucester, &c., and tiie Dowu Train for Haverfordwest. A Coach for Narberth, Tenby, and Pcmbroke from the above Train. AN OMNIBUS will leave the CASTLE HOTEL, Haverford west, 0:1 and after thc-arrival of the London Mail, at 8,tl, a.m. for Pater and Pembroke. The above 0 liiiibus will put passengers down at Neyland Ferry, returning to Haverfordwest at a quarter before three every evening. A Boat always in readiness at Hobh's Point and Neyland. Low Fares. Persons going from Haverfordwest to Pater, Pembroke and back, allowed a third. This conveyance meets the London Up and Down Mail at Haverfordwest. A Coach will leave the Station on the arri val of the Down Mail, at eight a.m., direct for Tenby, returning at half-past two p.m. direct to the Station. A Spring Waggon from Narberth Road to Cardigan, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, returning to the Station in time to meet the Luggage Train up and down the same evening. P 4- (THOMAS FHILPOT, Proprietors, t w BOWERS AND CO. The North Mail Express Coach Spring Waigons as usual; Post Horses, Flys, and Phaetons, always in readiness at the Station. Distance to Cardigan 18 miles. WILLIAM BOWERS. ARMY CONTRACTS. Commissariat OIet,. No. 17, Great Queen-Street, Westminster, ICE isherebv given to all Persons desirous of eontract- 1^1 ing to supply such quantities of BREAD best seconds," MEAT, OATS, and FORAGE, as may be required for !It r Majesty's Land Forces in Cantonments, Quarters, and Bar- racks, in the Counties of England severally, in IV aL, in North Britain, in the Isle of Man, and in the Channel Is- lands, for SIX MONTHS from the 1st of June, next inclu- sive :— That Proposals in Writing, Sealed and Marked on the out- side Tender for Army Supplies" will be received at the Commissariat Office, No. 17, Great Queen-Street, Westmin- ster, until Wednesday, the 10th day of May next, at twelve o'clock at noon. Printed Forms of Tenders, with the Conditions of the seve- ral Contracts specified, may be obtained on application to Assistant Commissary General Wilson at this Otlice, an IliO others will be received. THE" FOX" LINE OF PACKETS. LIVERPOOL TO AUSTRALIA. ESTABLISHED 1828. T?0R MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP, Land- i?.?\ jP ing Passengers and their Luggage :it the -<   Karf free of Ch:rge, and forwa:'uin?l'as;-(?;??? ????out to SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, & '■> KKLOVi, aKWn for which a specific arranemcllt must be made. The Splendid new Clipper-ship, QUEEN OF IS 2000 Tons, CHARLES GARDENHR, Commander, (who is well known in the Trade.) This mrgniScent British Clipper Ship, now on her nrst voyage, was built expressly for the conveyance of pas- sengers to Australia, by Jas Smith, Esq., the celebrated builder of the "Marco Polo," but upon a very ituproi'ed model of that Ship; so that as regards sailing qualities, it is confi- dently expected that she will make a more rapid passage to Australia than any ship that was ever launched. She if a splendid model of naval architecture, and has been very justly named the QUEES OF THE SEAS;" her afcommodatious are fitted up replete with every elegance and convenience for comfort and safety, for with the FOX Line of Packets i: t, been so long celebrated ample space has been allowed for exercise and amusement, so conduci ve to health on-the voyage and carries a surgeon. As many of the Berths by this favourite racket-ship are filled up, it will be necessary to make early application to Mr. HENRY FOX, 2, King-street, Liverpool. FOR STOPPING DECAYED TEETH. Price 2s. 6d. Patronised by Her Majesty, the Queen, and his Royal High- ness Prince Albert. Mr. Howard's Patent White Succedaneum, ITlOR filling Decayed Teeth, however large the cavity, even .r if the Tooth is Broken down to the Gums. It is superior to anything" ever before used, as it is placed in the tooth in a soft state, without any pressure or pain, a lid ill a short time becomes as hard as the enamel, and will remain tinn in the tooth for many years, rendering extraction unnecessary. It arrests all further progress of decay, and renders them aalU useful in mastication. All persons can use the SUCCE- DANEUM THEMSELVES WITH EASE, as full directions are enclosed. Prepared only by THOMAS HOWARD, Surgeon Dentist, 17, George-street, Hanover-square, London, who will send the Succedaneum free by Post to any part of the Kingdom, Price 2s. 6d. Sold by all respectable Medicine Vendors in the Kiegdom. LOSS OF TEETH. A New and very Curious invention connected with Denta Surgery has been introduced by Mr. HOWARD, it is the production of an entirely new description of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fixed by his NEW PATENT SYSTEM of bELF- ADHESION and CAPILLARY ATTRACTION without springs, wires or ligatures. They so perfectly resemble natu- ral teeth, as not to be distinguished from the originals by the closest observer. They will never change colour or decay, and will be found very superior to any teeth ever before used. This method does not require the extraction of any teeth or roots or any painful operation whatever, and fnm the nature of the material s used the most perfect iit is obtained. The invention is of importance to many persons, and those who are interested in it, should avail themselves of this New Method. Mr. HOWARD, Surgeon Dentist, 17, George-Street, Hano- ver-Square, London. At home from 11 tjll 4. Mr. HOWARD'S new principle of fixing Artificial Teeth has obtained the approbation and recommendation of the following eminent Physicians and Surgeons.. Sir James Clark, Bart, Physician to her Majesty. Dr. Locock, Physician Accoucheur to her Majesty. Sir B. C. Brodie, Bart., Sergeant Surgeon to her Majesty. Sir D. Davies, Physician to her late Majesty the Queen Dow- agrr. Dr. Merriman, physician to her R.H. the Duchess of Kent, and numerous other Members of the Medical Profession. PATRONISED BY THE FACULTY. WOOLLEY'S PECTORAL CANDY. THE rapidly increasing sale of this invaluable medicine is a convincing proof of its efficacy. The proprietor can confidently recommend it in all cases of coughs, sore throats, hoarseness, loss of voice, and weakness of the chest and lungs, as well as for the relief and ultimate cure of long standing asthmatic affections which have offered resistance to the most approved remedies. Being entirely free from all noxious in- gredients, and beneficial to the system generally, it may be taken by persons of all ages with perfect safety; for whilst powerful to heal, and give relief to the chest and throat, and to subdue and eradicate cough, its tendency is to cool and purify the blood. The' proprietor has pleasure in submitting the following most satisfactory testimonials selected from a great inaiii- Maidstone, Aug. 7th, 1852. Sir,—I have much pleasure in informing you of the benefit I have received from Woolley's Pectoral Candy. I have for many years suffered from Cough and Asthma, and I think I have tried nearly everything, such as Keating's Cough Lozenges, Locock's Wafers, &c., &,C. I have also consulted many emi- neiit medical men, but got no permanent relief until I for- tunately got a box of your Candy, which did, and still con- tinues to five me more relief than any other remedy I have ever tried. I am, Sir, yours respectfully, WM. BOOTES, Carpenter, Sandling Road. To the Proprietor of Woolley's Pectoral Candy. Extract of a Letter addressed by Dr. Keruot to the Proprietor of Woolley's Pectoral Candy, dated Sept. 18th, 185i. "I feel a pleasure in recommending Woolley's Pectoral Candy, in pulmonary complaints, influenza, coughs, colds, asthma, and affections of the chest. G. C. KERXOT, M.D. Crisp Street, Poplar New Town, London." 11, Ash-street, Hulme, Manchester, Feb. 6th, 1853. Dear Sir,-l beg to offer you my best thanks for your kind- ness in recommending me to try a box of Woolley's Pectoral Candy for the cure of my cough. For many years past I have been subject to a great tightness of the chest, accompanied with difficulty of breathing and great hoarseness. I have been very much inconvenienced with this cou2h, it has frequently incapacited me for business. Hearing you tal1; of Woolley's Pectoral Candy in very favourable terms, I ac ted upon your advice, and procured a box for trial. The effect-was rapid the cough was immediately relieved, and when I had finished the first box I was nearly well. The second box, I am happy to say, cured me. You arc at liberty to make any use of this communication you may think proper. I am, yours truly, JAMES GLASS. To Mr. T. F. Ker, Chemist, 82, Moss Lane, Manchester, Agent for the sale of Woolley's Pectoral Candy. CAUTION.—As a variety of Lozenges, Wafers, and Tablets are advertised containing ingredients of an injurious nature, the public are particularly requested to ask for WOOLLEY'S PECTORAL CANDY. ¡ Prepared by Woolley", Chemist, Maidstone; and sold by all respectable Chemists and Medicine Dealers throughout the world, in boxes at Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. each.
PEMBROKESHIRE.
STRANGE AND "1 of a very nr'" XMViTABLE OCCURRENCE. Two deaths On S" ^ouliar natnrc have receiitIN, occurred at Wistoii. 1 -.aiday morning last, the daughter of Ebenezer Evans, Northumberland, in the parish of Wiston, a gîrl about twelve years of age, went home from service to see her father, a widower, and shortly after her arrival, was taken suddenly ill, attended with excessive thirst and vomiting. After linger- ing in agonv for several hours, she expired in the evening. On Tuesday morning, a brother of the golrl-a lad about eight years old, was similarly seized, and shortly after died. On Tuesday night, the 'father was attacked exactly in the same manner, accompanied with thirst and vomiting. The bodies of the deceased children shortly after their deaths turned completely black. HAVERFORDWEST LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITU- TTON-The annual meeting of the members of this society was held at the Institution Room, on Monday evening last. The attendance was tolerably good. The officers having been re-elected the report was read, from which it appears that the Institution is in a prosperous state. The receipts for theyear were £ 82 13s. lid. and the expenditure £ S6 15s. 6d. leaving a balance of X4 Is. 7d. due to the Treasurer. The report stated that the number of members during the past year, had been 134, viz 3 honorary members, 21 life mem- bers, 57 guinea members, 24 half-guinea members, 29 appren- tice members. Important contributions have been made to the Museum, and under the auspices of Wm. Fortune, Esq., that branch of the Institution promises to become an or- nament to the County of Pembroke; the special contri- butions to the Museum fund amount to nearl}- £ 30. W. Cozens, Esq., who was a member of the Institution, has on his leaving Haverfordwest for a foreign county, left to the care of your secretary, several valuable paintings and engrav- ings, with the understanding that if he should never return to his native county they should become the property of the Institution. ROYAL DOCK YARD COKI-S.—The following appointments and retirements have taken place in this corps at Pembroke Major Chiles, from Chatham brigade to Pembroke Lieute- nant Row to be Captain vice Robinson Captain Burd wood, Lieutenant Christie, and Lieutenant Canham, to retire in consequence of the reduction of number. PEMBROKE DOCK.—It is not yet generally known who is to succeed the present Captain Superintendent at Pembroke Dock, whose time of service expires on the oth of May. It is not only a matter of speculation, but anxiety, as the naval officer who holds this situation, though only for the term of five years, can yet contribute much to the pleasure of the inhabitants of the town in which the Dock 1: flfd is located, or contra. PEMBROKE DOCK YARI).-Two boys werj last week de- tected at the Dock Yard gate, with stolen cupper upon them, and brought before Captain Superintendent Sir Thomas S. Pasley, Bart., and committed to Haverfordwest p.ison for three months with hard labour. PEMBROKE DOCK-The officer in command of the South Wales district, arrived on Friday last at Pembroke Dock, to inspect the troops at present quartered there. The in- spection was most scrutinous, and terminated in the elicitation of expressions of complete satisfaction at the orderly condition in which he found everything connected with the troops and garrison. Major Kelly, who is in command of the depot, and the officers of the 31st and. 11th regiments, and officers of artillery are held in much respect, and highly esteemed by the inhabitants of Pembroke Dock and the adjoining neigh- bourhood, whilst the privates of the several detachments are Justly commended for their sober and quiet demeanour in the town. The inspecting coloneL, with some of the inhabitants of Pembroke Dock, were entertained at mess on the occasion, with the liberality for which the present garrison is so much distinguished. PEMBROKESHIRE ROYAL ARTILLERY MILITIA.—According Government regulations, officers of Militia Regiments are allowed to join the officers of any regiments in the nearest garrison town, in order to perfect themselves for their more active andjresponsible'duties, and to join the mess table. As the Pembrokeshire Militia is about being shortly called out—pro- bably about the 12th of June—Lieut. Colonel Owen, the commanding officer of the Regiment, has written to Major Kelly, of the 31st, now doing garrison duty at Pembroke, signifying his, and his brother officers' intention to join the garrison. The Major replied by a very courteous invitation, and Captain Holland has visited Pembroke to make arrange- ments. FISHGUARD.—A seal of an enormous size was last week washed on Fishguard beach, measuring nearly seven feet, having been shot about a fortnight ago, by a person of the name of Garnon, who was at the time rabbit shooting. This amphibious animal is very destructive to the salmon. When shot he was feeding on a large fish supposed to be a plaice. FISHGUARD POLICE.—Before Geo Bowen, Esq., Llwyngwair. Thomas Brand and Thomas Blumer, vagrants, were charged by Superintendent Vaughan, with begging on Sunday last. Brand was committed for one month, and Blumer for 21 days to the House of Correction, at Haverfordwest.