The Welshman

FUNEEAL Or "W T 11"-0 PH VMBKHS, ESQ.—The remains J 01' '\VILI,I.D1 CH,D!BERS, E"Q.Te remains FcNERAL or ??' ?rmn ? were de?po? sited in the fa- h.lf-p?t of this much respected L???? ? '? ?,n At haf-past 12 .ault m funci':i House in the ?12 iloy 'clock the ?c? he P? ,? E. Morris, vicar, and W. Rees, and Mr. Foley the Hon. 'J! 0'1 ind D Morns, Esq., MY.; Mr. TavIor ? ?-Iverton ? Tihn omson, the P?utler, and Coachman ??d? Mr ly?-cl.. .? -thecomn w.s borne by eight of Mr. Palmer, ^ate. The pall hearers Were Mr ?.e workmen on t[? solicitors, Mr. Coombs, the ?ent, Mr.^orest, ?e ?.rd. Mr Kosser, and Mr. L?hton: The chief ? mourners wee Mr Chambers and Mr Bidùulph Sir G D Thomas and Muster Cham hers. It was the ex?r? wish of the family of the deceased gentleman that the fu- Tieral should be as private as possible, but a very large con- course assembled in the Churchyard, and the Church was crowded, a large number of whom were poor people, who evidently deplored the loss of a friend and benefactor. All the shops were closed during the day. The service was read by the ltev. E. Morris, vicar. On Sunday morning an elo- quent and appropriate sermon was preached by the vicar, ^vho selected his text from Ecclesiastics 9 chnp. and 12 verse, For man also knoweth not his time." After dwelling upon the uncertainty of life the reverend vicar paid a high uibine of respect to the deceased, and said that his heart and hand tyere always open to the wants and necessities of the poor, and that his alms were more numerous in secret than in P ublic. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.On Sunday TNORNIN^ L.st ABOUT halr.naM five o'clock the workshop ?f Mr. Walter Row- lands o Abermarlais Gate, cab.net maker, was dscovered to be on fife Mr. Rowlands on discovering the diwellu.R- CVfilW .i.h d-? ??. ?ed 'Si ^e^ ?1 the family; and on going out of t? home discovered the workshop with all its con?n)s-cons.?nn?t v?r) ..? luable tools, a considerable quantity of fur 'and con- ?rted timber-were nearly all consumed. An ™imme^diate o-i-eat coticotirse of nc,i?, l ibovirs ?arm was given, and a great concourse  ?'? .?? PrompUy attended, but all hopes of ??'"S poAion of the shop was abandoned, and attention was d"Jtowards Ke?ving the dweUinghouse.stabies. &c It is ?rpr,,i,? that the house was saved, as ?the ??'??'?P??.?? Wilt at ?he pine end of it, and all we-e   could not be obtained in surncientquanUty for some ..me bt)ut ? the clever advice of an old widow, ?ht)-one )ea of age, who came there almost in a state of nud t) .id ? d? Jected the party, herself helping, a large quantity of snow carried and placed on the gable end of the house, hlch had the desired effect; and through the united exer- tiong of all present the dwelling-house and other prernies Ilt,re saved. Mr. Rowland's loss cannot be much less than fi 100, but, fortunately, he is in good circumstances. ThIs ?'e may be the means of awakening many parties to a scnb of duty in insuring their premises and property. ?r. ?nds was advised by a friend to do so about 12 months ?ago_, but neglected to comply. P LLANELI,Y.-D. MORRIS, Esa., M.P.'s BOUNTY TO THE OOR.- Subsequent to the last election our liberal member gave ?50 for distribution among the pnor. The times not being severe then, it was placed in the Bank for a more 1!eed- ful occasion, and, in consequence of the severe weather, it has been distributed, together with X3 interest, among the poor of all denominat ions. On Wednesday and Thursday they received their portion of this handsome gift in money. The reverends ?.Morris and David Eees superintended its im- partial distribution. ann Friday's Gazette announces the bankruptcy of Henry Gibson, of 17, Gracechurci'-Btreet London This person ?M the leer of the CoMol?eA We?h MmM Mtd the QtHt BUw&Ua Mi&Wt A LLANDILO FAIR was held on the 20th inst., fat pigs were scarce, and sold at an average of 5'(l per lb. dead weight, stores were rather numerous, and many sold at low prices. The number of horses on offer was small, and those sold realised very high rates. LIIANPII.O POLICE —THURSDAY, 22nd inst. Before G. B. Jones.—Daniel Harris, a farm servant, was brought up in the custody of police constable B. Evans, charged with deserting the service of his master Mr. Zachariah Williams, Wernfawr, Llandilo. The prisoner pleaded .guilty, and was ordered to return to his service. LLANELLY AND LLANDILO RVILWAY EXTENSION TO LLANDILO.—This line of railway will he commenced im- mediately, the severe frost shall have passed away, every thing being in readiness with the contractors to begin the work. LLANDOVERY.—SEASONABLE RELIEF.—At a meeting held on the 19th iu-t., at the magistrates-room, the Rev. Joshua Hughes, in the (chair) it was unanimously resol ved that a public subscription should be entered into for the relief of the poor and distressed labourers and mechanic*, who were precluded by the inclemency of the weather from following their usual occupation. Several gentlemen connected with the borough were appointed to solicit subscriptions, and up- wards of 125 has been collected, and distributed on Thurs- day last, among the indigent who were grateful for the donation. John Jones, Esq., the late High-Sheriff, for the county also contributed to the relief of the poor by ditribu I ting amongst them several tons of coal. LLNDOVERY POLICE.—Oil Thursday last, before James N, Morgan, Esq., Mayor, and Edward Jones, Esq. Margaret Jones, and Ann Lloyd, single women, were charged by Mr. Morgan Price, of the White Swan Inn, with having on the night of the 14th inst,, stolen a quantity of potatoes from a bury in his garden. It appeared that Margaret Jones rented a portion of the dwelling-house adjoining Mr. Price's garden, and that Ann Lloyd lodged with her. Footmarks were traced from the potatoe bury in the direction of the prisoners house, which on being compared with Ann Lloyds shoes were proved to correspond. The prisoners admitted that they had taken some potatoes from the bury of Rees Rees, late of the Blue Bell, but denied having taken any from Mr. Price's. Ann Lloyd was committed for trial, and Margaret Jones (liseliaiged.-OLi Friday before James Morgan, Esq Mayor. Margaret Jones who was discharged yesterday for stealing potatoes was again brought in custody, charged with stealing about two hundred weight of coal the property of Daniel Thomas, carrier. The prosecutor had a cartload of coal standing before his house on the night of the 14th inst., and next morning discovered that some of it had been taken away. He gave information to the police, who by perseverance and activity traced the coal to the piisoners house. She was fully committed for trial.

PEMBROKESHIRE. I PEMBROKE DOCK YARD. I In the Navy Estimates, which passed the House of Com- mons on Friday last, the following sums appear as required for the Roval Dock Yard at Pembroke Captain Superintendent. in addition to his pay and allow- ances as Capt, of the 2d class-Capt. Smart, £ 200 allowance for stationery, ;E2,5. .Ni aster- atteii dint ,iii(I Queen s Harbour Master, in addition to full pay as Master ofll..II.S. Satlrl1- Mr. Martin, £ 50. Master-Shipwnglit-r-Mr. Lang, £600; allowance for stationery, £ 20. Storekeeper, with per centage for losses, £ 600; stationery allowance, £ 3o Jones, £ 450. Director of Police-Lieut. Weatherly, R.N., X250. Boatswain, with half pay, £200. The above are allowed government houses, with a certain supply of firewood, &c. Chaplain-The Kev. J. Mallett, £ 400 Timber Inspertor, --Alr. BotiniNi-ell, ;C400 allowance for houe-rent, £.50; aHowan e Stationery, .6.5. Clerk, on the ^abh«hment -First class 2; Second ditto, 3; Third ditto, ? 6; ?iota'l ?1?1. E19,37. Tempoi,ai-.N, Clerks, £109 16s. Foremen of the Yard-Senior, at £ 300; two others, at X250 each, £000. Gratuity to one of the Foremen, £ o0. Foreman of Smiths, X200. Foreman of Millwrights, £150. Two Converters one at X150 and one at £ 125 £ 275. Two Measurers, at £ 150 each-?300. Three Inspectors at ?loO, and four at .M2o ?95') Leading man of Storehouse, E100. Schoolmaster, ,tllo allowance for house-rent, ;C40-Y,150. Allowzince for lionse-rent to Secretary, C50. Allowance to Incumbent, for service to marines, &c., £30. Parochial and Parliamentary Taxes, £ G8 4s. Small expenses, £200. Wages of Artificers, ,t74,336. Hire of Teams, 1226. Wages and Clothing of Police, X1910. Lengthening and widening Dry Dock, £ 10,000. Constructing two new Slips, Boat-basin, &c.. £ 15,000. Saw-mills and Engine-house, £ 7,000. Enclosing end ,f Roof, S747, Completing boothing sides of Slips, £ 1500. Clearing away Mud, Xlooo. Constructing Gas- works, laying down Gas-mains, &c E2000. Gas, £ 200. Al- terations and re-constructions, £891. Repairs and Paint- ing, E3337 New Machinery, £ 5000. Clerk of the Work's department: Clerk of Works, Draughtsman, Clerk, Fore- man, Office-keeper — Total 5, Together with quotas of the following votes:- For the purchase of Timber, Deals, Masts, See.. £ 447,310. Purchase of other Stores, £ 982,418. Coals, £ 460.276. Steam ) I ,ic h iiier .v, ;Cf)50,000. «. of -N l Stores, X19,300. Stores, £19,300. Training Dock-Yard Battalions, £ 11,000. The want of shipwrights is still severely felt at this es- tablishment for though the old superannuated men are re-emp l oyed, yet their frail assistance is not at all equal to the demands of the service. Mr. Bonniwell, the store- recei\cr, has had .?o0 added to ,1. onm\ t10, ;tOle- footing with other aJu.ed to Ills salary, to put lJlm 011 a foreman has had l si;:ih a¡d. Mr. Edl11ul1d, .the Benior in which, under the l\1'st(dd:t,lOn, .for the effcctIve mal1lH'r Queen s new vacht V t '8 1I1'wn. ht, he conducted lh" provement h >s also been made :md Albl'l't' A decided im- .I?s Those of the sec em the alal'les of the inferillr benefitted, while those of tl d II.(,¡ thbJ'( class, arc materially salaries-remaiu as they were. ,t'ît-Mcmg luthpr,to ong:)(ù have taken the entire guard of t\ ,¿ DI1l:ou.th.shlI'e :'>lllJtw emciently they execute it-it e. a ?ck'lmd, and very daily relief of the guard att'J J llltt sIght by obsen'e the brass band of the regiment. After tJ wy ar by the excdlent the new guard piesenting 'lI:m l the natlOual anthem, on compliment, they con tin  I s:l1l the ?ld aile returning the compliment they continue playing fashionable pieces during the iehet of the various sent'les. The weather continues most severe. The cold is so intense that the thermometer stau d s six degrees below the freezing point. The frame of a very large ship is being prepared at this yard. She is to be ten feet longer than the leviathan Duke of Wellington."

At the examination of the College of Surgeons at St. Bartholomew's, Mr. Morgan J. Jones, son of Mr. John Jones, Llwynyrhwdd, Pembrokeshire, received his diploma to practice. J) NARBERTH.— W oodcocks have been sold here during the week at 2d. and 3d. each, Snipes have beensdtame that they could be caught by the hand. NARIIEITNI. The long continuance of the frost has been the cau-e of great distress to the poor of this neighbourhood, and although no general effort hIs been made for their relief, yet we are happy to say that a few benevolent individuals here entered into a subscription, by means of which several hundreds weight of fiour have been distributed, and a soup kitchen opened at the Swan Inn, where the poor attend every Monday and Friday, and are supplied with bread and nutritious soup. llie li 11iited means at the disposal of the committee necessarily circumscribes its benevolent opera- tions, but we trust should this weather continue that the public generally will avail themselves of an opportunity of aiding them in their efforts to mitigate suffering. TEBY.-The weather is unusually severe. The lakes are scenes of continual ,port, being daily crowded by skaters and persons engaged in the more rustic exercise of football. TENBY.-MIRACULOUS PRESERVATION OF THE LIFE OF A CLKRGYMAN.—On Sunday evening last a person reported to the police that on his way to Teuby over the cliff's, he had seen a man lying near the path apparently dead. P.C. Howells immediately despatched P.C. Ashford over the cliff, and sent John Bay with a boat to the place they had been directed to. On their arrival between Monkstone and Waterwinch, they discovered the man whom they immedi- ately recognized as the Rev. John Myers, of Park House, who was not dead, but the pulse could scarcely be felt. They at once conveyed the unfortunate gentleman home, when Mr. Chater was sent for, and there is every reason to be- lieve that the rev. gentleman will be convalescent in a short time. From what can be collected, it appears that Mr. Myers left home on Friday oil his way to a friend near San n dors foot, but never reached. He must have stumbled, and by falling severed one of the veins near the temple, by which he was stunned, and before he could recover was frozen to .insensibility He had evidently been exposed for two nights and days on an elevated position, with no other covering than an ordinary clerical coat, when the thermo- meter was lower than has been remembered for years. TENHY BOARD OF HEALTH AND THE PUBuc.-The Tenhy board of health has recently published a report, by which it appears that during the period it refers to, among the items of expenditure .lre-Suyv ev oi-s' saltiries, £ 65 2s. 4d Books and Stationary, zC25 IDs. 10d.; Draining, 1:4 7s. ^d. Work done, Xl 7s. 2id. Expeuces in doing work, X160 7s. lOd. Mr Geo. Mends has been appointed collector of the rates of the board of health Tenby in the room of Mr. Hay. NARBERTII.-The Narberth Highway Board met at the Town-hall, on Monday last. The business of the meeting consisted in receiving tenders for the supply of broken stones for the ensuing year, and contracting for them. HAVERFORDWEST.—On Sunday and Monday last, special sermons were preached in the Wesley ail chapel, by the Rev. B. Macdonald, in aid of the funds of the Methodist society in this town. The collections amounted to £ 62. SAINT DAVID'S.—On Wednesday last, Captain Fitzgerald, of the 61st Regiment, who was wounded in the left leg and in the right arm at the battle of Alma, arri ved at this city from Fishguard visited the old scenery at Saint David's Head and Caervai, and returned the following day. HAVERFORDWEST. — On Saturday last, as Mr. Thomas Phillips, of Freystrop, was going to this town to market, he fell on the ice and received a severe, fracture of the left shoulder. 1IIr. Brown, surgeon, was shortly in attendance, under whose care the patient is progressing favourably. A HIGH COMFLIMEMT.—We have been informed on safe authority, that our respected fellow townsman, J. D. Brown, q" F R C S., has just been offered by Government, through tlie President of the lloyal College of Surgeons, the appoint- nieiit of principal surgeon to the Hospital at Constantinople. We are not in a position yet to inform our readers whether this offer has been accepted or not, but we cannot help eoii- I gratulating Mr. Brown on this battering recognition of his professional skill.—Telegraph. SAINT DAVIDS.—The Lord Bishop of St. Davids, according to his benevolent custom for the last fifteen years, has witlnn the past fortnight made his annual donation of X15, to be distributed under the direction of Mrs. Canon Richardson, amongst the poor of this city, in the shape of bedclothes, &c., which, at this inclement season, received a hearty welcome from all the poor recipients. HUNDRED OF ROOSE PETTY PETTY SESSIONS.—These Ses- sions were held at the Shire-hall, Haverfordwest, on Saturday the 17th ir staiit, before J. L. Morgan ard James Owen, Esqs. -George Lewis charged Thomas Moiclands with non-payment of wageS Ordered to pay 13 6s. 6Jd, and costs, which were iaMI41AWly HAVERFORDWEST.—On Saturday evening last, an inquest was held at the Horse and Groom beer- house. in Prendergast, before William Owen, Esq, Mayor, on view of tne body of Mrs. Elizabeth James, the landlady, aged. seventy-six years, who was found dead in her kitchen at ten o'clock that morn- ing. Verdict, 1" died from natural causes, by the rupture of a blood vessel." HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on the 16th instant at the Shir? Hall, before W. Owen. J. Lloyd Morgan, J. Harvey, Esqrs., and the We v. Thomas Watts.—George Thompson, a tramp, from Somer- setshire, was charged with having on the previous day, wilfully broken two squares of glass, in the shop window of Mr. P. Ellis, High-street, value 10s. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and the bench sentenced him to be imprisoned for fourteen days.— William Jenkins, of the Ivoiites Arms, beer-house, Old Bridge, appeared to answer an information alleged against him by the Superintendent of Police, for keeping his house open for the sale of beer at one o'clock on Sunday morning, the 4th instant. P.C. Thomas Philpin, being sworn, said that he visited the defendant's house at the time stated, when he found a man named James Banner, sitting in the kitchen, with a glass of ale before him. The defendant produced two witnesses, who proved that the glass of beer furnished to Banner, was supplied to him by the landlady of the house without charge, and that he had not paid for any drink in the house on that night. The Bench informed the defendant that, as he had yot out of the legal difficulty in this case, they would dis- miss it but, as it appeared he had been previously cautioned, should he be hereafter convicted of such an offence, his license would be withdrawn.—Mary Jenkins charged Caleb Howell, with assaulting her. The parties settled out of Court. The Bench changed the day of Petty Sessions from Friday to every alternate Wednesday iii future.—On the same day at Haverfordwest Castle, before William Owen, Esq., Mayor, and John Harvey, Esq.— John Warren and Thomas Gibbon, who were previously commited for trial at the next Assizes, for a felony com- mitted in Cartlett, as appeared in the last number of the Welshman, were arraigned charged with having at the same time and place, feloniously stolen a quantity of wearing apparel the property of one Thomas Morris. Evidence was taken in this case, and the prisoners were com- mitted for trial at the next Gaol Assizes bail being taken for the prisoner Gibbon. EXCISE CO-IVICTIC).Ns.-At a special sessions held at Nar- berth on the 16th instant, before the Rev. J. W James and T. R. Thomas, Esq., David George, ofcartlett, Llunfyrnach, Morris Morgan, Llanffiltog Mill, and David Gibby, of Maeu- elochog, were each fined iu the mitigated penalty of £ 2 ) for smuggling malt. At Pembroke, on the 17th "iust, before George Dunn, Esq and a full bench of magistrates, El.za- beth Lewis, of East Moor, was convicted in the mitigated penalty of zC2,5 for a similar offence, which was immediately paid.

I-I- I BllECONSHIRE. BRECON TOWN COUNCIL. I An adjourned meeting of the Brecon Town Council was held on Tuesday last; present-G. It. Bevan, Esq., mayor, Aldermen Maybery, and Thomas. James Wi'iiauis, Esq., Mordecai Jones, Esq., Evan Thomas, Esq., Messrs. Hodges, Williams, Thomas, and Fryer. Mr. Alderman Maybery presented a protest againt the return of W. L. Banks, Esq.; signed by Mr. Phillip Wayne. The Mayor having read the protest, a discussion took place, during which his worship expressed a decided opinion that the Council could not take any legal cognizallce of such a document. The Town Clerk was appealed to, who gave a qualified opinion. Mr. Alderman Thomas proposed that the question be adjourned for a foitnight. Mr. Alderman Maybery and the other members pres-nt approving of the suggestion of Mr. Thomas, the motion was agreed to, and the question was accordingly adjourned to that day fortnight. The ground of the protest was 'hat two burgesses had voted who were not on the burgess list. The Mayor brought the subject of the charges made by the Board upon the Committee of the Mechanics' Instilute for the use of the Assembly Room during the recent lectures in the town. He found the committee had been charged 10s. Gd. for each lecture, whereas they had been in the habit of alio>vin £ the Bible Society and other religious institutions to have the use of the room by merely paying 2s. 6d., the Hail-keeper's fee, on such occasions. He thought that as the oJPct of the lectures was to the moral and intellectual improvement of the burgesses, that the same rule should apply to the Mechanics' Institute, He would therefore move that the £2 2s. which had been paid fur the use of the room durino the four lectures, should be refunded, minus the 2s. 6d. on each occasion, to the Hall-keeper. A considerable discussion took place, during which Mr. Aldermen inlevb, ry, Mr. Hodges, and Mr. James Williams, contended that their funds were not in so flourishing a itaie as t,) justify theui in foregoing that sum, and as the committee had charged the public for admission to the lectures in question, the money should not be refunded. Mr. Mordecai Jones reiterated the views of the Mayor, and thought they should refund the money. The Town Clerk called attention to a sèale of fees which had been adopted some years ago by the Board, al1f. by which it appeared that the committee could not be charged more than 5,. per meeting. An order was accordingly made to refund the sum of X.1 2s. Mr. Alderman Thomas ■wished to eall the attention of the Council to the progress of the Improvement Bill. Much credit was due to the Town Clerk and other gentlemen for flie pains and time they have devoted in getting the Bill to its present stae, The standing orders of the House had been complied with, and its introduction before Committee had been wisely postponed until the 23d of March, in order to enable them to communiacte with Sir Benjamin Hall, who had introduced his new Bill into the House of Com- mons. Ile, therefore, begged to move that Col. Watkins, the Lord Lieutenant of the County, and Member for the Borough, with Sir Joseph Bailey, Bart., and John Powell, Esq., of Watton Mount, be respectfully requested to form a deputation trom. that Corporation accompanied by the Town Clerk, Mr. R. T. Watkins, to wait upon Sir Benjamin Hall on the subject of this bill, with a view of the Public Health amendment bill, recently introduced" into the House of Commons, available for the purposes con- templated by the Brecon Improvement Bill; that the Town Clerk obtain a copy of the hill introduced by Sir B. Hall, and that its discus-iion be adjourned to that day week. Mr. Alderman Maybery seconded the motion, which, after some little discussion, was unanimously adopted. A long discussion took place as to the application of the reins of the jury and assembly rooms, and af-er the transac- tion of some unimportant business of a routine character, the Council adjourned to Monday next.

BRECON.—The election of a burgess to fill the office of I councillor, vacant by the lamented death of Thos. Williams, Esq., took place on Tuesday last. '1 here appeared two candidates W. S. Banks, Esq., and Mr. Morgan Jones, of Greenfield Cottage. The polling on the day of election was kept up briskly by both parties, and at the close of the poll the numbers stood as follows:- W. S. Banks, Esq., 220; Mr. Morgan Jones, 218 being a majority for Mr. Hallks or two. Great excitement prevailed, but eventually all passed oif very quietly. BRECON.—FIRE. An accident occurred to a little girl aged three years, the daughter of Mr. Thomas, dri ver of the mail cart between Brecon and Llandovery, on Tuesday last, which resulted in the child's death. It appears that the mother of deceased went to see a sick neighbour, leaving deceased and another little girl in the house by themselves. Upon returning she was shocked to find her child enveloped in flames, and before they were extinguished the poor sufferer received injuries which resulted in her death the following day.

GLAMORGANSHIRE. MERTHYR.—Inqu-cats held, before George Overton, Esq, Coroner.—On the loth inst., at the Black Lion, Aberdare, on the body of an infant named Jane Griffiths, who died from her clothes igniting on the 10th. On the foi owing day at Tynewydd, Ystradhafodog, on the body of Benjamin Burr a collier, aged 26, who was kided by going down the '1 roed- yrhiw coal-pit, along the guide-pit, although cautioned against (loili, so. Verdict in each case, Accidental death." On the same day, and at the same place, on the body of a navvie, named Thomas- Johnson, aged 46, who had m sse<; his way on returning from a public house, where he hal) been drinking, on Sunday, and the severe weather hao such an effect upon him that lie only survived a few days Deceased was subject to astbma. Verdict, Died by the visitation of God." Another inquest was held at the same time and place on the bodv of John Wright, a navvv, was found dead in bed on the preceding Wednesday. Verdict as in the last. On the 17th, at the Dynevor Arms, Mei thyr, on the body of Thomas Evans, miner, aged 35, who fell from a carl iage bv ascending No. 4 pit, Cyfarthfa. Verdict, "Accidental Death." Also, on the body of John Connors, aged 45, patchinan, who was killed by a fall ot earth from Pentrebaeh, Verdict as in the last case At the same time, on the body of Isaac Davies, aged 60, who fell near the arch in Bryant's field, and died immediately. Verdict, Died by the visitation of God." On the 17th, at the Black Lion, Abcrdare, on the body of a young man named William Thomas. It appears that he had been work- ing at Abcrnant mills, but had been out of employ lately, and in company with another man went to Cwmbychan, Macsteg and other places, in search of employment, bu was unsuccessful, and from the latter place returned on Friday over the hills on their way home to Aberdare, when, owing to the want of food and the severity of the weather, he failed on the hill. His companion, however, reached Hirwain and informed deceased's father at Aberdare. A search for him was instantly made, but they failed to find the body that night. The search was continued all Saturday morning, when the body was found near a wall on the hill Verdict, "Died from starvation and from cold." MERTHYR MUSICAL UNION. These concerts continur to attract large and highly respectable audiences ever) Saturday evening. J. C. Fowler, Esq., the president, oc- cupied the chair on Saturday last, being the 12th and last meeting of the first season. Two extra concerts will be given before the commencement of the second season. 011 Tuesday night'the concert was for the benefit of the members of the Orchestra, and the Temperance Hall wa< quite overflowed with the lovers of music. The Dowlais Band performed on Saturday night and the Cyfarthfa on Tuesday night, together with several members of the or- chestra as usual. R. T. Crawsliay, Esq., contributed £5 to the members on Tuesday night, which, with the large sum realised by the sale of tickets, &c,, will be a great cu- couragement for them to proceed in pursuing their studies, and devoting their time for the benefit of their fellow- townsmen. It is but justice to state that great merit is due to Mr. Wreen, the hon. sec., Mr. Thomas Evans, the treasurer, and all the active members of the committee, foi the attention they bestow towards the progress of this young, but highly flourishing society. Professor. Wilkes, the talented conductor's services are beyond praisehis have been pre.em¡¡¡e \1 succemul. MERTHYR.-A special meeting of the Local Board of Health was held on Saturday last, to take into considera- tion the report of Mr. Hawkesley, the engineer of Messrs. Priwshiv Hill, and the Glamorganshire Canal Company. That gentleman had lately, 1lI company with Mr. Lynde, the engineer of the Board, inspected the site of the proposed reservoir. The report of Mr. Hawkesley was read, in which he recommended the Board to take the water from the river Taff instead of making reservoirs, &c. Mr. John Evans m?o.ed and Mr. Lewis Lewis seconded, Ibat a deputa- Lon of this Board be appointed to meet the ironmasters to endeavour to arrange for a supply of water direct from the river, and to supersede the reservoir, and that Mr. Gant accompany them to assist in plan, &c., the deputation to consist of Messrs. John Evans, Lewis Lewis, David Evans, and Edward Purchase." Mr. Hawkesley having reported, "That the situations of the embankmants indicated on the plan annexed to Mr. Brunei's award have been fixed, as there shown in error, and tint no sumeient physical or engineer- i.° reasons exist against the proposition of Mr. Lynde to to place the embankment above the waterfalls instead of below them, inasmuch as the pressure against the works or the danger of leakage, or accident will not be increased It was also resolved, "That the Clerk be requested to write to the Ironmasters and Coal Company requesting that they will now consent to Mr Brunei's correcting the plan attached to the award," Two members having been balloted for to tire, the lot fell on Mr. Ifill and Mr. Lewis Morgan. Mr. Thomas Dane, Collector, had three months notice to quit the service of the Board. In the House of Commons on Tuesday a petition was presented b?Ir Bn.ht. from Charlotte Jones, the wife of n eHlier at Merihvr-Tydvil, in Glamorganshire, who ? ??d  in 1850 slie had b?en ch.?ged by a n?hbour i? nderous lansuage; U,»t M.e had not, m (act, used such 'ian?uace: that she had been served with a citation from the Consistory Court at Llandaff, mvolved in expens(s to the amount of between ? an?d ?iSn, ?whiech she ? quit. unable to meet, her husband only recen ng los per that she had consequently been confined in Cardiff Gaol since the 10th of April, 1854, and that she had applied to the bishop of the diocess and the Home Secretary, neither of whom could give her > relief; she proved that the jurisdiction of the ecclesiastical court in matters of slander might he abolished, and that measures might be taken for her relief. The hon. gentleman said, he could not express an opinion upon these circumstances, but lie could state the fact that such a state of things was scandalous to the country. MERTHYR- POLICE. — WEDNESDAY. — Before J. C. Fowler and W. Thomas, Esqrs. Lewis Lewis was ordered to pay weekly towards the maintenance of his father, at the instance of the Merthyr guardians.- W. flill was charged with stealing £ 4 and upwards, the moneys of Mr. Gregory. The evidence was inconclusive, and he was discharged.- John Giles was committed for trial at the next sessions for stealing a vest, the property of Lewis Isaac.-Friday, be- fore the same magistrates, Thomas Willi;tnis was fined Xo and costs for assaulting Jeremiah Lawrence-J enkin Jones was charged with deserting his wife. Upon repaying the sum advanced by the parish and paying 7s. costs, he was discharged.—Jane Richards was committed for trial at the adjourned sessions at Swansea, charged with stealititz a cotton gown, the property of Margaret £ ees.—Monaay, before W. Thomas, Esq. Mary Davies was charged with stealing half a sovereign, 8s., and a pnrse, the property of Wrn. Rogers. No one appearing against her she was dis- charged.

CAKDIGANSHIRE BOROUGHS ELECTION. I The nomination of candidates for the parliamentary representation of these boroughs took place yestesday at the Town Hall, Cardigan, Wm. George Esq., the Mayor, presiding The candidates were John Lloyd Davies, Esq., Blaendyffryn, and Jno. Evans, Esq., Q.C., of the South Wales Circuit, and on no similar occasion of a contest, we will venture to affirm, was so much good feeling exhibited, or such order observed, by the respecti ve parties and candidates. The short period that elapsed between the arrival of the writ (Sunday) and the time of election has, no doubt, tended to prevent much of the excitement usually attendant upon a contested election, The pro- ceedings commenced soon after nine o'clock iu the morning and occupied upwards of three hours, after which our reporter had to drive thirty miles home, and transcribe his notes, which had to be composed and ready for printing by four o'clock, the regulations of the post office cornpe liny us to dispatch at MX o'clock. We mention this as an apolosy for any abridgement in the speeches of the gentle- men wno took part in the proceedings, but they win never- theless he found to compi ise the principle topics wh<eh were alluded to. On the assembling of the Candida es mill their friends, Mr. Evans bowed to Mr. D avits to proceed, when the Litter gentleman observed that he could not think of aking precedence of a Queen's Council, and requested Mr. Evans's proposer to nominate. Thomas Lloyd, Esq., Esq., Coedoiore, Lord Lieutenant of the county, then pro- posed Mr. Evans, Q.C., as a proper person to represent the united boroughs. Mr. Thomas Lloyd, Cardmau, seconded the nomination. Mr. Thomas Davies, Catitle Green, pro- posed Mr. Lloyd Davies, which was seconded by Mr. R. D. Jenkins, solicitor. Nir. John Evans, Q C.. said that he should not have the presumption to orfer IlimspJt as a candidate Jor tiicse oorougus were it nut f r the invitation presented to him. lie pos- sessed no desire to re-enter Parliament, and was content to remain in the comparative retirement he enjoyed, but when lie received the earnest solicitations of a large body of in- telligent Liberals, including Captain Pryse, his esteemed friend, the Lord-Lieutenant of the county, Mr. Lloyd, of i.ronvvydd, and others to support the Liberal interests in Parliament, he could not feci himself at liberty to refuse, lid one of the strong' st reasons which influenced him, apail from what he had stated was, he was a strong po lticiau and entertained strong opinions on public matters, and had wit- nessed the results of liberal measures. (Applause) On these grounds he had accepted the invitations, and presented himself before them as a candidate for the representation ed the boroughs There should he no mistak" as to what they were "abmit to-day, "e and his hou. friend who now contested .ith iln Particular ftic.K He had "nown if he ? ?e t the number of years it might be disagreeable to ?him ?L.?ht-r Hoover they had long been intimate friends .nd he hoDpd t?-v would continue so. He repeated that t thecy v sshhoouut hf? ei?earliy ) understand the position tbcy occupied UAh ^tK he Shaker he culd not say what his friend ad ? tell ?.n but in his address at Aberystwith, from ;t t i hp h.J veerday y heard, he could to some extent con- icetuie S wWJ -line he woulJ pursue. It appeared that Mr. 'Uavies did not know what a Tory ??. But there was f. f^l a inlv <1 difference between Whigs and Tories. What he i t -o Sh?PP-?saWh? and Mr. Davies as a To;)', and if that was not so they were voting for nothing. In his -,idcli- his friend stated that his .f opinions were i "n ? ? h- vh?nublic conduct. Well, then, if that were the case, there ,o Id hc uo doubt tbathewa< a' Tory. Ho was sure that it it wac lot so, Mr. Davies would not have been received the rt of Captain Fryse and other ? lor) h1S opponent was, and he could opposed, butwoul Tory his opponent was, if he was not, Fryse and others- |LaUg{lt,r ,,y cheers ) If he was not, not g' out ot how could his conduct at the last three eh ebons for these boiougis be a' {^} On hg oppo,(iJ thcib.ralcaiidd and sup^ ported the Tory candidate. In Larmarthensue??', ? t,j Colonel ^revor and | In Carmarthensiie ks Ll?yd Davies-" hear, i5JUIl^ela s g? that his friend cheered | hear. ) ?" It ytr, Saunders Davies who moved for that remark. no  ?? Lloyd Davies would like to go the writ, and no' the writ. and no cou for the same measures as his Con- into 1'arliament M ? ?? bad to get the Tory gentlemen servativc friend. to come ??? t1IS place as his opponent's of the count y ? ? ? to hear lnm repudiate Toryism, supporters, and then to ???. ?? repudiate Toryism. (Laughter.) As it regardeù himself he was an advanced Whig. (Renewed lau°hter.) He agreed in opinion with Whig. of (Reuewedl?g? ?? offi= in the councils of many of ?enien? ?; had advanced and the Tories fol- the Queen, i" the wheels, abusing and trying to ob- iowcd. hanging by ?p wheels, abusing and trying to ob- struct their P1'1 Forty 'ears ago the Tories could do what they p e?istd, endeavoured to thwart all the pro- wh:u they p eas^ the l,iber.?ls. At that timc pohdls foi adv' there were rotten ?.Qughg. and they were considered an important pa. of the jg-lorious constitution, and when they unportantpar <? ?? w( t bitter tears over them ?ew? g?oM times when a gentleman's valet or „,hb-d the electors under a sycamore tree and ?t rnc?????liament. It was thought that the remo? ? this abuse would be fatal to the constitution and even Wellington himself when he heard of it exclaimed, How can the Government be carried on without them. Tilhl e Torics strengthened by these rotten boroughs, did what th<? leased, aud kept the people beneath their feet. (Ap- j.?.?e t ?ain, if any gentleman m the Army professed the Roman Catholic religion he could not hold a higher rank than :??. Major. What was the result ? Why, these ;.(l'lItlellwn went to t,.oltlltrit!s without such restric- tioll, nnd thl'ir services werc lost .to Briain. Dissenters H"H' Ic L'" "ph'i"i"ns. 'j hell' rehglOus creed  a I Il:Ie'' th(:'i'h(;1di';lg.lly public office. But thesei laws h.daUb.cB.Mbb?.t'ot?th,itmdmst,h, ci.Niayth.t it?d"n)d.u.Mrtheco.Mt.tutio. His friend was a pio- ..e?nXt .nJ ?.?v<.uUm.M..t.Mc'tth. was one of tlio ,lost perseveriii.Ili zealous7 and obstinate of that (.?I)PIIuse.) Mr. Danes bad also adopted the lolitieal doctrines of that public instructor the llfo".)Iitiq .s'js -u-.h' How do you know r) Hfe ohoped he was not infringing on private matters, buj; it had certainly struck him that his opponent's principles coincided with that' notable paper called lwi The Tories cried o^ ut that abolition of the Corn Laws would bring destruction on tIn country. Th,ere were Iws imposing heavy duties on imports from foreign county* mcy were cautioned not ti e shipping laws, or the import dutie., '"cause it wouM ?'? .?e safety of the ?one awa y with constitution. All Jiese things had been done away with by the progress of Liberal opuu? The Tories followed ? ? ??? ?  ir.u?mg on by the wheel P illg each of these ;nci?7bui,??s of re orrn. And w th t^seTories his opponent would vote if he was returned to He had been speaking of the period from 1790 to 1827, when the younger .peaking of the period from th?os. ???bo oured for progress t'itt e?c ?P??r, when who ? ? e denominated, Jbms leycllers and other such epithets. 1 he leaned g?cntlema "??'?., a short account of the various governments and ?''? P ?..Pi mea?rea from 1826 to the present day, and Proceed? because ,??ir Robert Peel introduced a bill for the repeai of the corn laws, the Tory party keept aloof from him, and ho,e who hd icted with him, and were now compacted to?m ? ,,th Dlsraeh- a renegade from the Whigs-???r?nd? tna^^ n^ tleman could make nothing of them, having sa^i  make a ministry out of these tools: give me some ? PediteJ and Whigs. It was not a pleasant dijtj t all times to talk about oneself, but it was absoluteh ncccs > h(; should do so. He had been told that he can iLd  Liberali8m too far, but in what respect he could not di A rt,spected friend of his said to a gentleman 11 shall oppose Alr. Evans as he goes too far for me'" and on being asked in what way, said-" You shall hear a 01- two." Well in what did he go to far? He was ™ te for the 8uf_ tra?e. Was it that they meant. (Cues of « No no") Me was in favour of the ballot, ?a. tnav fa ? He had always voted for it, and was prepared to do so again, because he had never heard a solid aig a° .jainst It. (Applause). He had not asked for a s?ingle ?v?c ? that be had said was 1 am a candidate on ?o hb?er?L  terest, and if your opinion coincide with mine glad of your vote." No representatives were under obliga- tion to their constituents, as the duties were attended to at a I great »afriif«e of time, tylwalw woo wprewateUTo lie was in Parliament both night and day. and worked gratui- tously for the benefit of the country, so far as his humble abilities permitted. It was not only his friend and him- self who were under obligations, but the constituents owed an equal debt of gratitude to them. What objection was there to the ballot ? He could see none whatever. But by adopting the ballot every man had perfect liberty of action, and was without the restraining influence of Mr. Thomp- son, or his agent (Mr. Snigglings ) Laughter. If Squire Broad Acres came into this town, and either by himself or his agent requests an elector under obligation to him to vote contrary to his conscience, was that fair—was it right ? (cries of "Ño, no" from Mr. Davies's friends) Well, he was glad that they agreed with him. It was extremely satisfactory. (Laughter). See how the force of reason was felt by a body of Tories. (Renewed laughter.) His political principles were known to them. He had been five years in Parliament, and he was happy to say that he had done some good there in the promotion of legal reform, and if returned, he would again give his attention to it. lie then referred to a needful reform in conveyancing, which he denominated monstrously grievous. He would not tell them that he would bring a railway to the country if they returned him to Parli ^ment, and he would tell them more, that he did not believe Mr. Davies could, as there existed many obstacles to the construction of a railway. He held in his hand a paper referring to a railway, not the same his friend was connected with, which the Aberystwith people supported as it would extend from Oswestry to Aberystwith, but he would not enter further on the subject. Reference had been made by Mr. Davies's friends to the fact, that because his opponent was engaged in a projected railway it was an im- portant qualification in a Parliamentary candidate. This was a piece of absurdity and ought not to have been intro- duced into a discussion exclusively political. They were placed in a serious position with respect t" the unhappy war. The principal part of their valuable army were being de- stroyed in the contest. He had great hopes that if the war were prosecuted with energy there would soon be a safe, honourable, and glorious peace, and then would be seen the great result of the war, the unparalleled valour of the English soldier, which would prevent other nations from aggressive war, and secure a lasting peace. After some humourous remarks, without any political bearing, the learned gentle- man resumed his seat amidst loud applause. Mr. Lloyd Davies said that he appeared before them as a candidate for an honor to which he had never previously as- pired. When he was solicited to offer himself for the repre- sentation of the Cardiganshire Boroughs in Parliament, he felt an indisposition to leave the retirement he enjoyed for the anxieties of public life, and he should not have consented had he not been assured that he would be acceptable to both parties. Indeed, after receiving the requisition, which was signed by many highly respectable and intelligent gentlemen, had he not availed himself of it, he should have proved in- sensible to the compliment paid him. (Applause.) He resided amongst them, and in the county he derived his revenue, and expended it. (Hear, hear.) He knew of no more legitimate season for reminding them of the fact that he had spent thirty years of the best period of his life in advancing every improvement in the locality where he re- sided. When he first went to that district, the roads were so bad that it was impossible to carry on heavy traffic without the application of unreasonable strength The means ot communication were altered, and had become as perfect as may be. (Loud Applause.) If it were in his power to bring a railway into this county, he should confer a greater boon upon it than Mr. Evans could ever do as a mere Parliamentary representative. And notwithstanding the observation they had heard, he still hoped to witness the completion of a railway through this county. (Applause.) His friend was elected for his native town on the liberal interests, and so firmly did he adhere to his promises that on no single occasion was he to be found in the lobby of the House of Commons with -a Tory. Surely if the Tories were even worse than they had been represented, they would in the course of five years introduce some measure worthy of the vote of his opponent. This was not independent thinking, but adhering to party under all circumstances. A more dependent representative could not be found. There was not a single vote recorded in favour of any but Whig measures. (Applause.) The extreme opinions of Mr. Evans had cost him his popularity in the town of his nativity, and his seat in Parliament. (Hear, hear.) Why should he come here from Haverfordwest without waiting the first opportunity of contesting with his successful oppo- nent ? Why should he come here to represent any family interest ? He was certain that if it were not for the Gogerddan interest his friend would not have ap- peared on the hustings. If rf presentation meant anything, it was that constituents should exercise their own free choice in ac< ordance with their opinions. If either of the Pryse's had come forward there would have been no contest, or at least nothing would have induced him to oppose either of them. But he protested against the political power assumed bv two families. Mr Evans might be satisfied that he was only a warming-pan for young l'ryse. He had fallen into the net. (Applause ) The gentlemen who recommended him did not merit the allusion made by Mr. Evans. They were all connected with the county, and were worthy of the highest esteem. What is a Tory and what is a Whig ? Whigs ate a class of men who, when out of power, did all they could to agitate on every question, and promise many wonderful things. But where was their performance, where their leg slation ? What had the present ministry done ? Look at the Crimea. Great God! forty thousand of our brave men out of fifty thousand had perished not by the sworu of the enemy, but from starvation, for want of food and clothing and even for the want of arms to defend themselves from their foes. If it were not for the nation England once conquered our decimated troops would long ere this have been driven into the sea by half civilised Cossack soldiers, and all through culpable negligence and gross ignorance. (Lnud applause.) He did think that the question of Free Trad; would not have been introduced on tile present occasion by one so astute as his friend. As an abstract question he would not discuss it, but there was no doubt that the anticipations of the Protectionists were realised at the present moment in the high prices given for corn, which on an avenue had been double the amount it realised before the abrogation of the restrictive duty. (Hear, hear.) He believed that the re-imposition of the law was impossi- ble. With ragard to the shipping, he stated that, as a result of the new law, the British navy was almost paralysed (Hear.) As to himself, he was neither Whig nor Tory, as the words were used on that hustiugs. Was he a Conserva- tive? The meaning of the word was simply to preserve; and he could assure them that whatever in our laws, consti- tution, habits, mode of living, which recommended them- selves to his reason, he would carefully preserve. (Applause.) He would not go behind any minister, but on all occasions he would venture to think and act on his own responsibility. If the Whigs, or any other party, brought forward any good measure it should meet with his support, and if the Tories or Conservatives introduced any bad mea- sures, he was prepared to oppose them. (Applause.) He would vo!e for the removal of church rates, but until the abolition of the law he would not be a party to its violation, as ,11 property ws taken subject to the impost He then explained « hat he had recently done in a church rate con- test in the neighbourhood where he resides. The clergymau asked him to bring his tenants to support a small rate, which he refused to do, and recommended that a meeting of the parishioners be called. The suggestion was adopted, and he attended for the purpose of discussing th, merits of the question, and it was unanimously agreed that at an adjourned me ting they should have a fair stand up fight. He then had an interview with his tenants, and explained to them that according to the terms on which they held the fir in they were liable to a rate, and as honest men they should pay it. Sixty of his tenants, at- tending the meeting, preferred to vote, but a poll was not demanded. (Hear.) With many it was a matter of con- science not to pay such rates, and he respected their scruples. If they elected him their representative, he would under- take, if no other person would, to bring the question before the legislature. (Applause.) With regard to the ballot, he did not object to it, but he thought it deprived every honest man of the noblest privilege of his nature-that of asserting his independence in giving his vote in the face of day, and without any intimidation. (Applause.) By the ballot. too, the honest man was placed in the same position as the dishonest and cowardly. Church- men and Dissenters were alike respected by him and if any disabilities of the dissenter were pointed out to him he would endeavour to get them removed. But he was not aware that any existed. On his own property there was a place of worship connected with every denomination and all the pecuniary advantages lie derived was a nominal rent in acknowledgment of his right. (Hear.) With respect to Ny Grandmother's Gazette, he did read it because he con- sidered it more truthful and consistent, but perhaps not so talented as the great Leviathan paper read by his friend. But he was afraid that he was not proof ag'tÍn,t its tergiver- Rations. If they returned "hitn to Parliament he would act irrespective of parties or men. He would be at least an honest and sincere representative. (Applause). The show of hands was in favour of Mr. Davies, and a poll was demanded for Mr. Evans, which will commence this morning at eight o'clock.

PATRIOTIC FUXD.—At the small chapel Blaenplwyf, in the parish of Llanychaiarn, the sum of jE3 Is. 7d., was subscribed by the congregation on Sunday last, towards the patriotic fund. The parish had been previously canvassed for the object. NEWQUAY.—Since the year 1840 we have not had so severe a frost. The mills in the neighbourhood are almost all frozen up, and at present there is no appearance of a change. Strong winds daily from E N.E. JNEWQUAY. — On Friday, the 16th inst., a well-built brigantinc, named Melodia, llo tons burthen, was success- fully launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Thomas, Jenkin Davies, & Son, in the presence of hundreds of spec- tators. The Melodia is to be under the command and mastership of Mr. John Jones, and intended for foreign as well as the coasting trade. ABERYSTWITH.—FATAL OCCURRENCE.—On Friday last, an occurrence of a melancholy nature occurred at Dre- fechan. David Jones; a mason, about 26 years of age, was engaged in plastering the interior of a lime kiln at that place. He had been at work in the morning of the same day without ex pi riencing any inconvenience from the effect of gas, but about three o'clock in the afternoon after he had returned from his dinner, he was seen lying apparently dead on the lime at the bottom of the kiln, about six feet from the surface. He was immediately brought to the air, but.-every medical attempt at resuscitation was ineffectual. as life was extinct. An inquest was held on the body on the following day, before R. William, Esq., M.D., Coroner, when the jury returned a verdict to the effect, that he \Ta; found dead from suffocation by carbonic acid gas. ABERYSTWITH.—MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TAXES.—An appeal meeting against the assessed taxes supplementary assessments, was held at the Town-hall, on Friday last, before John Hughes, Esq., and T. 0. Morgan, Esq., commissioners. Several appeals were heard and disposed of, in one instance a case was remanded for the opinion of the judges by the surveyor relative to 12s. tax upon a dog, which the commissioners discharged, but the case was granted. A similar meeting was held at the Falcon Inn, Llanilar, on Saturday last, before the Rev. J. W. Morris, the Rev. J. Felix, G. W. Parry, and James Davies, Esqrs. The business was very heavy, and most of the cases were confirmed. There were three game charges, one of which was confirmed without examining any witnesses, in consequence of the non-attendance of the accused. The two other cases were discharged for want of evidence. ABERYSTWITH COMMISSIONERS MEETING. An ad- journed meeting was held at the Town-hall, on Tuesday last, W. Jenkins, Esq., in the chair. In consequence of the limited attendance of commissioners no business WM transacted, except ordering the payment of a few bills the gas, drainage, and other important questions were ad- journed to the monthly meeting. OSWBSTRY WELSHPOOL AND NEWTOWN RAILWAY.— This line of railway is stated to have received an amount of local support rarely if ever equalled, and the numerons visitors to this celebrated sea bathing place will contribute materially to the traffic. A continuation therefore of the line to this town has long been projected, and is likely to be resumed in the next Session of Parliament. Arthur James Johnes, Esq., Judge of the County Court, has taken a great interest in the line, and on Friday the 16th instant, a meeting of gentlemen of this town took place at the Belle Vue Hotel, to meet him, when be stated the pros- pecti of the line, and particularly urged it upon the attention of the inhabitants of Aberystwith as a link, in the chain of communication, gradually, approximating to completion between Manchester and Milford Haven, and by which Aberystwith and Central Wales would eventually be pro- vided with railway communication. Mr. F. R. Roberts and othjr geutlemen supported this view, and urged upon the meeting the propriety of taking shares. A committee was appointed to further and carry out Mr. Johue's views, by soliciting shares &c., and several gentlemen expressed their readiness to subscribe. A vote of thanks was moved by T. O. Morgan, Esq., to Mr. Johnes, which was seconded by Capt. Pryse, of Gorgerddan, and unanimously agreed to, after which the meeting separated. In a letter on the claims of the Oswestry, Welshpool, and Newtown railway company, addressed to the inhabitants of the district of Abervstwith, Machynlleth, Aberdovey, and Towyn," Mr. Johnes sajs, that To the inhabitants of Aberystwith it must be needles's for him to point out a conclusion that their late experience must already have acutely impressed on their minds, viz., that to them the prospect of railway communication is a matter of life or death. Far as they are from railways, competition on their part with more favoured watering places, must in the end prove utterly hopeless. On the other hand, the progressive approxima- tion of railway lines to their town, cannot fail to bring to them more than their former share of prosperity. Con- sidering its natural advantages of scenery, sea coast, and climate, and its geographical position as the nearest sea- port to a large portion of the most populous parts of England, Aberystwith would almost necessarily be raised by ta,l%vay communication into a town of magnitude and impoitance." We hope the inhabitants of the town will come forward when such an opportunity present, itself, and appreciate this timely, but perhaps last appeal for their support, in such a beneifcial project.

Detachments of the Grenadier Guards, the Coldltreanis, I and the Scotch Fusileer Guards, about 150 from each battalion, are under orders to hold themselves ready to embark for Malta, en route to the Crimea. -The embarcation is expected to take place on Tuesday next. A cast shell Lancanter gun has been forwarded to Woolwich to be ex- perimented upon it weighs about 6,0001b. A LOCK OF HAIR.—Hair is at once the most delicate and lasting of our materials, and survives us, like love. It is so light, so gentle, so escaping from the idea of death that with the lock of hair belonging to a child or friend, we may almost look up to heaven and compare notes with the angelic nature; may almost say, I have a piece of thee here, not unworthy of thy being now.Leig Hunt. Some of our English actresses, again, have been interro- gated by Mrs. Jameson as to the parts they preferred to play. Results':—Mrs. Siddohs replied, after a moment's conversa- tion, and in her rich deliberate emphatic tones," "Lady Macbeth is the character which I have most studi d; Mrs. Henry Siddons replied without a moment's considera- tion, Imogen in Cymbeline, was the character I played with most ease to myself, and most success as regarded the public! it cost no effort;"—Mrs. Fanny Kemble said the part she played with most pleasure to herself was Camiola In Maasingerss "Maid of Honour;"—and Mrs. Charles Kean's "preferential share" was Ginevra, in Leigh HuntVa Legend of Florence," a play and a part which the gratified dramatist himself saw the actress shed tears over at the green-roomreadings.- Colburta's New Monthly

CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. House Surgeon's weekly report for the week ending Feb. 21 fr I tR {" Remaining since last Report 13 ) 14 g w i Admitted since 1?? Q.? j Dischargedcured and relieved 0 | a 3 Died w 1 ;z Died 0. Remaining -13 õ v, r Remaining since last Report. 54 0"" 5¡;) Q G J Admitted sincc < Disch&rged cured and relieved 8} 8 ;j ..s l :> Died 0 ( 8 Remaining -51 MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR TUB WBEX. Physician, Dr. Lawrence; Surgeon, Mr. Hughes. COMMITTEE. — Mr. C. Brigstocke, Chairman, Mrurl. E. H. Staccy, J. N. Roberts, Geo. Bagnall, G. Harris, jun., J. Hughes, T. C. Morris, Joseph Timmius, J. J. Stacey. JOHN W. WHITE, Secretary.

1 PRICES OF THE FUNDS AT FOUR O'CLOCK EACH DAY. ?S.t.Mon?Tu. lWed;Th Bank Stock «..j,215 215 .?- i- 1- 215 3 per Cent. Reduced ,9' 91 ?I?,91?:9t?,8i? 3 per Cent. Consols |90J 90J !9li ^90 90?9? Indi? Bonds ill^ 15 '12 ? ,1.5 \p?3pprCpnt.Ann.?91i git 1911 :911 :911 HankLon?Ann-tinps .14} 41 44i !? 41 4 It dia Stock -?24224 220 i .?3 Exchequer Bills 19 9 8 .6- !7 :7

LATEST PRICES OF RAILWAY SHARES. ————— rnce 4y Share. E s. d. Lancashire and Yorkshire £ 100pd 74 10 0 London and North Western 1:100 sh £ 100 pd 100 5 0 pd 100 5 o Great Western £ 10° sh £ 100 pd. 65 10 0 Midland Counties .£100 pd. 69 6 0 South Wales £ 50 sh £ o0 pd. 29 10 0 South Fastern *sh. ;CLOO pd. 59 0 0 Vale of pd. 17, 0 0 SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.—TRAFFIC RETURN. Y,. a. d. Week ending Feb. 18th, 185,5 Miles, 1624 41.57 19 5 Corresponding week, 1854 ditto 131.. 3893 7 10

BIRTHS. On the loth instant, at Mount Pleasant, Llandilo. the wife of D. Protheroe, Esq., M.D., of a daughter. On the 14th inst., at Newquay, Mrs. Rees, wife of Mr William Rees, mate of the schooner Mary's of Newquay, of a daughter. On the 15th inst., at Aberystwith, the wife of James Miller, Esq., Supervisor of Inland Revenue, of a daughter. On Wednesday last, the wife of P.C. David Willitras, of this town, of a daughter. 0 DEATHS. On Sunday last, suddenly, aged 53, the Rev. T. B. Gwyn, Vicar of St. ghmaels. On the 16th instant, after a short illness, aged 81 deeply regretted by his family and a large circle of friends, npir. John Rees, of Quay-street, in this town? and a brother ot the late Mrs. Jones, ?f Yniscwmmer, Cwmneath. He was pensioner of Greenwich Hospital, and had been at the victory with Earl Howe, in June 1794, and had also bean in many otheilen,ageuaents, and was a captive in he reach prison for some time during the French war, and years a faithful and consistent member of-the baptist de- nomination at this place. His end was peace. On the 14th instant, at Brynceirch, in the parish of Con- will, at an advanced age, after a short illness, borne wÙh S christian resignation, Mary, the beloved wife of Thomas Howell, Esq., of that place, deeply and sincerely lamented by a large circle of relatives and friends. On the 19th instant, at St. Clears, in the 65th year of her age, after a lingering illtie,, Mrs. fhomas, wife of Mr. John Thomas, Relieving Officer St. Cl, ears. Lately at Carvan, of decline, after a few months illness, in the 23d year of his age, Mr. David Thomas,secondson of the late Wm. Thomas, Esq., of Carvan House, in the parish of Lampeter Velfrey, sincerely lamented by a large circle of friends. On the 17th instant, at Llaudowror, in the 88th year of her age, after a long illness borne with great resignation to the divine will, Mary, widow of the late Mr. Wilimm Davies, of that place. Deceased had been a consistent ?'? member of the Church of Bethlehem St. Clears, for eut. wards of 60 years, and was much respected by all W' ho°l'k up- her. J ncw On Sunday last at her residence in Carmarthen Str.?t Llandilo, aged 41 years, Mrs. Joyce Morris widow of thi late Thomas Morris, Esq Myddinfach, near L 0 he Deceased was well respected by all, and her death ? laudtlo. regretted by a large circle of friends and relations. On Saturday last, at Swansea, aged 18, Catherine Viet 1"1• eldest daughter of the late Mr. Wuliam Mason, of th?T?.nree Compasses Inn, in this town. 'e 1hree On the 19th inst., at Wernyrhebog, near Llan„.j aged 62, Mr. Lewis Roberta, butter merchant > m«"«n cn K re- spected by his neighbOUTS and CUStOMerg. Illuch. re- On the 17th inst., at Kemmes, Montgomeryshir J '00 Elizabeth, wife of the Rev. James Evans of KeminJ* 1 ,» late curate of Llanfvllin, and eldest daughter nes, clerk, Mr. Morgan Morgans, of the Black Lion Inn, Tat b the late Aberystwith. Y ont, Ilear On the 14th inst., at Llwyndderw, Breconshire agcd 76, Thomas Turner Roberts, Esq., late Captain of the 76, Bombay Native Infantry, H.E.I.C.S., and a magistra for the county. gl¡¡trate for On the 19th inst., aged 74, Phoebe, wife of M r u Edwards, wife of Mr. John Edwards, black stuitll, Bank, Llandebie. It I, Bank, On the 19th inst., ad 24, of consumption M Tr? Jones, clerk to Messrs. Evans and Morgan sol' Mr. John digan. lCltora, Ca.r-

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS^ The Tivyside Hounds will meet on the first Open day at the Kennel.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. rp CARMARTHEN.—Arrived, the Phoenix (* r. ???' ??? Active, Jones, from nstol. with au?!? ??- ?M, the Phœmx, (s.) Craddy, for T> • ???. with sundry: Pursuit, Morga' "arK • Cutt*, for Greenock, with oak bark. 1X0