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BIRTHS. On the 27th inst., the wife of Mr. William Thomas, shop- keeper, Llandilo, of a daughter. Yesterday, at Tonn, "near Llandovery, the -wife of W. Rees, Esq., of a son. On the 28th inst., the wife of Mr. Thomas Jones, Swydd- ffynnon, of a daughter. On the 25th instant, at Brewery-street, Pembroke-Dock, the wife of Mr. Ross, tea dealer and draper, Narberth, of a daughter. On the 18th instant, at Narberth, the wife of Mr. John Hooper, of a son. On the 27th inst., at Cardigan, the wife of Mr. Rowlands, Officer of Inland Revenue, of a son. On the 21st instant, the wife of Mr. John Jones, greter, &c., Princess-street, Aberystwith, of a daughter. On the 25th instant, at Aberysiwith, the wife of Mr. Roderick Williams, builder, of :< daughter. On the 26th instant, at Bristygarn, near Fishguard, the wife of Mr. William Williams, of a son. On the 17th instant, the wife of Mr. Howell G. Young, Wind-street, Swan&ea, of a son. On the 19th instant, at the Rectory, St. Nicholas, the wife of the Rev. W. Bruce, of a daughter. On the 20th inst., the wife of Mr. Lewellyn Wallington, Bridgend, of a son. On the 21st instant, the wife of the Rev. C. R. Knight, vicar of St. Bride's Major, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 23rd instant, at Bryn Iwan Independent Chapel, by the Rev. J. M. Evans, Mr. N. M. Evans, son of the late Rev. John Evans, Three Crosses, to Jennett, second daughter of H. T. Davies, Esq., of Crug Iwan, in this county. On the 23rd instant, at Llinddinol, Cardiganshire, by the Rev. Isaac Griffiths, Incumbent, Mr Thomas Jones, Tre- gynan, to Miss Sarah Morris, Tanybwlch. On the 24th instant, at Aberpergwm Chapel, by the Rev. J. Davies, M.A., Mr. Henry John Howell, Llanelly, timber merchant, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. John Thomas, Post Office, Glyn-Neath. At Saint Mary's Church, Brecon, by the Rev. James Newman, Walter Maybery, Esq., of Pelan, to Miss Phillips, daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Phillips, of Fairy Hill, Gower. On the 21st instant, at St. Luke's Church, Cheltenham, by the Rev. E. B. Squire, vicar of Swansea, assisted by the Rev. T. Cooke, the Rev. C. T. Rashleigh Cooke.M.A., rector of Orton, Longueville, Huntingdonshire, to Frances Sarah, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Bowen, Esq., of Johnston Hall, Pembrokeshire. On the 23rd instant, at the Parish Church, Swansea, by the Rev. E. G. Williams, curate, Mr. George Robinson, railway contractor, to Sarah Brodie, daughter of the late Mr. Anthony Tregethen, harbour-master, Llanelly. On the 22nd instant, at Charles-street Congregational Chapel, Cardiff, Samuel Batchelor, Esq., of Newport, Mon., to Caroline Thomas, only daughter of the late Evan Edwards, Esq., Burgeon, Caerphilly. On the 22nd inst., at Brighton, the Rev. W. H. Hawker, fifth son of Admiral Hawker, of Ashford Lodge, Petersfisld, Hants, to Eugenia, youngest daughter of the late J. Jonea, Esq., of Derry Ormond, Cardiganshire. DEATHS. On Sunday last, in Priory-street, in this town, aged 63d. Mrs. Elizabeth Adams, for many years mistress of the National School, and widow of the Tate Mr. John Adams, of the Furnace Gardens. Her kind and amiable disposition had endeared her to her family and a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances by whom she is deeply lamented, as well as by the poor, to whom she was always a willing, affectionate, and sincere friend. On Wednesday, the 28th inst., after a protracted illness which she bore with Christian resignation, Mary, the beloved wife of the Rev. W. V. Powell, incumbent of Llan- pumpsaint, and Llanllawddsy, and second daughter of the late David Davies, Esq., of Trawsmawr, in this county. On the 22nd inst., aged 67 years, Mrs. Elinor Williams, late of the Golden Lion Inn, Llandilo. On the 22nd instant, deeply regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends, Duncan Campbell, Esq., of Adpar, Newcastle-Emlyn, and late of Hart-street, Bloomsbury, London. On the 21st instant, at Llandovery, aged 60, Mr. William Williams, for many years ;a local preacher in the Wesleyan connexion. On the 24th instant, deservedly respected, aged 62 years, Mr. David Parry, Dolfawr, near Llanilar, farmer, and as- sistant overseer for the parishes of Llanilar Ucha and lata for the last fifteen years. On the 27th instant, at Cardigan, after a short illness, Mr. David Thomas, culm dealer and innkeeper. The dt- ceased was a member and an occasional preacher at tie Baptist chapel, and was much respected. On the 24th instant, at Aberystwith, aged 45, Mrs. Mary Davies, Skinner-street. On the 16th instant, at Upper Market-street, Haverford- west, aged 48 years, Anne, wife of Mr. James Ribbon, mu- sician. On the 26th instant, at Cardiff, Mr. Joseph Wilson, land- surveyor, &c., late of Haverfordwest. On the 24th instant, aged 66 years, Naomi, relict of the fete tti. Iboaw tow* WM and epiitt awrobwt, ftUCIa «
CA It D I GANS III RE. I
CA It D I GANS III RE. I Capt. Pryse has paired with Lord Edwin Hill, member for the county of Down, till the 12th of May. THE BUSCOT BccK. This celebratrd horse died on the 23rd inst. This information will doubtless prevent much inconvenience to his late patrons. CARDIGAN UNION.-At a meeting of the guardians of the Cardigan Union on Wednesday last, an election of a schoolmaster to the Union House took place. There were two candidates, and Air. Evan Lloyd, of Cardigan, was elected by a large majority. CARDIGAN-.—On Monday last, a special petty sessions was held for this borough at the Town Hall, before R. D. Jenkins, Esq., the Mayor, and Thomas Davies, and Thos. Edwards, Esqrs., when Evan Williams was brought in custody of P. S. Nicholas Davies, charged with stealing brass fittings, the property of Messrs. William, and Timothy Thomas, brass and iron founders, Cardigan. The prisoner denied the charge. Several witnesse-i were examined, aud at the conclusion of the evidence, in answer to the enquiry of the magistrates, the prisoner stated he would prefer to have the case tried by a jury he was accordingly commit- ted for trial at the next quarter sessions, and the witnesses w re bound over to prosecute. Bail was accepted for the prisoner's appearance. CARDIGAN COUNTY COOIIT.—The monthly county court for this district was held on the 28th instant, at the Town Hall, betore John Johues, Esq., Judge. There were very few plaints for hearing, and none of any public interest. John Rowlands, an insolvent appeared upon his petition to be discharged, lie was supported by Mr. Mitchell. Mr Lascelles appeared to oppose, instructed by Mr. W. H. Thomas, of Aberystwith. After a lengthened inveatigtion, the insolvent was declared to be entitled to his discharge forthwith. — Thomas Morgan, an insolvent, applied for his discharge, and was supported by Mr. Mitchell. Mr. Las celles opposed, instructed by Messrs. John and Hugh llughes, solicitors, Aberystwitli. After a rigid examina- tion, the defendant was ordered to be imprisoned for eight mouths from the date of the vesting order.—Daniel Davies. an insolvent, applied for protection under the Protection Act. lie was supported by Mr. Mitchell, and an interim order was obtained. The next court day was appointed for making the final order. CAltDIGAN,Sr-Rious ACCII)ENT.-Oil Tuesday last an accident of an alarming nature occurred to Thomas Davies, son of Mr. Thomas Davies, of Hedlygwiddol, near Towyn, Verwick, in charge of a cart an i horses to fetch culm. It appears that some gentlemen observed the horses running at a terrific pace down a steep hill near Stepside farm, Cardigan, and they continued their furious gallop until they reached the rising ground of a slight hill near Cardigan, where some labouring men who saw, and heard them coming, stopped them. The boy was riding ill the cart, but he then got out and walked with the horses through the town, after got out and w, getting into the Saint Dogmells road; it is supposed that he again got into the cart, and commenced galloping, a medical gentleman met him, and cautioned him not to drive so fast; the lad reached the place to which he was going in safety, and obtained his load of culm with which he was returning home, when in driving down a hill near Poppit, Saint Dogmells, the cart was overturned, and he was buried beneath it. A considerable time elapsed before he could be ex- tricated, and when released he was perfectly unconscious A boat was procurred, and he was conveyed home across the river as quickly as possible, and medical assistance promptly obtained; but faint hopes are entertained of his recovery, internal injuries being severe. I'ENItillWPALE PETTY SESSIONS were held on the 27th instant, before U. B. J. Jordan, W. P. Lewes, J. Bowen, T. D. Lloyd, and G. Tyler, Esqrs. The only case brought before their worships was that of Thomas Jones, (lwndu Llaivrauog, charged by Evan Evans, overseer, with refusing to pay a poor rate. Ordered to pay forthwith. ABERYSTWITH.—Town Hall, ruesda)- before J. R. Roberts, lsq mayor, 1 honus Jones, and David Edwards, Esqrs. Several persons summoned by the overseers for non-payment of poor-rate were ordered to pay forthwith. John Jones, for using abusive language towards Mr. John Lumley, was ordered to find sureties to keep the peace. live persons found drunk and Ciisortlerlj by the police on Monday (a fair night), were respectively fined 5s. each and costs. ARI'-RYSTWITH. — On Sunday night last the Rev. John John Pugh, Llaubadarn, preached an effective sermon at the Welsh Church, on behalf of the schools established by the Educational Society, and a liberal collection was made at the conclusion. ARERYSTWITH.—The annual show of horses took place at the Agricultural howyald, on Monday last,—commonly called Premium Monday. Several excellent horses were exhibited, but of the list of prizes offered by the society only two were awarded —viz., E.57 for the best draught horse, to Mr. David Thomas, of Llwyneolfa, near Llangeitho, for his horse Alexandria, and 1:3, for the second best, to David and John Jenkins, Berthlwyd, Llaiibadarntrefeglwys, for their horse Prince of Wales. There was no competition for the other prizes offered by the society. The Judges were-F. It. Roberts, Esq., John Miller, Esq., and Mr. David Jones, Gluimor. ABERYSTWITH.—The following persons have been ap- pointed guardians of the poor:—Mr. John Davies, (Irlper; Mr. Job Jones, shoemaker; Mr. John Rees, draper; and Mr. Richard Roberts, merchant. ARERYSTWITU.—On Friday last an accident which nar- ro.v ly escaped proving fatal on the spot occurred to Mr Morgan Tynfryn. A large mass of earth fell upon him, and he now lies in a very precarious state. PONTRHYDFENDYGAED PETTY SESSIONS.—The monthly petty sessions for the division of Penarth, was held on Tuesday last, before the Revs. J. W. Morris, and J. Hughes, at the Lisburne Arms. Parochial constables were sworn in for the several parishes of the division. Nathaniel James, Forest, overseer of Caranisclawdd, David Evans, Cefncoed, overseer of Gwyafil, Charles Edmunds, overseer of Pryse and Caerfan, and Jenkin Recs, overseer of Dothie-Pysgatrar, were summoned by Mr. W. Miller, the magistrates' clerk for the division, for neglecting to make out a list of persons eligible to serve as constables for their respective parishes. The defendants offered themselves as constables, and pleaded ignorance of the law. After a severe reprimand from the Bench, they were allowed to be sworn; but they were ordered to pay the costs of the summonses. Catherine Jones of Tregaron, was charged by David George, tea dealer at Tregarou, with a, I'lill, with a stone, on the 17th instant. There were several witnesses examined on each side, and it appeared to b a broil about the defendant's character, which the plaintiff had reflected upon, and she considering that it should be defended at any cost, went to meet the defendant ou the day in question and dealt a few stones at him, but as it was proved that the complainant (lid not take it very passively, but retaliated lustily, the bench considered each had dune their part in the affray and bound both over to keep the peace for twelve months, in the sum of zC.5, the complainant in his o»vu recognizance, and the defendant in that of her father in law, each to pay 2s 6d. costs. David Williams, of Dolgoch, was summoned by William Phillips, of Peulan, assistant overseer of Caranisclawdd, for neglecting to pay a poor rate amounting to £9 10. The defendant pleaded that only one third of the place assessed belonged to him in respect of poor rates as he was only a shepherd for himself and two other parties jointly, but the complainant proved that the rate had been paid by the defendant for several year, in the same manner as it was now claimed, and that the defendant's name alone stood on the assessment, and he had never before objected to it. The bench ordered the whole to be paid iu seven days, and the costs to be paid immediately. There was no other business of public interest for disposal.
I THE JOINT LUNATIC ASYLUM.
I THE JOINT LUNATIC ASYLUM. The Committee appointed at the last Quarter Sessions for this county to examine the plans and estimates of the proposed joint Lunatic Asylum, met at Aberayron on Thursday last. There were pi,ezeut-G. W. Parry, Llidarde, Esq, Capt. Gwyune, Monachty, Wm. Chambers Hafod, Esq., and James Davies, Ffoesygaled, Esq. The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, stated that C. H. Hughes, the Clerk to the General Committee of Visitors was there for the purpose of submitting the plans and estimates for their examination. Mr. llughcs begged to be informed whether he was at- tending an adjourned Quarter Sessions, and on being answered in the negative, said he declined to produce the plans. The Chairman having stated that in order to facilitate business the committee had been Damed for the purpose of examining the plans and report to the next Quarter Sessions. Mr. Hughes—That is the duty of the visitors. Mr. Parry—I beg your pardon, the committee is appointed by the authority of the court of Quarter Sessions. Mr. Hughes-I decline to produce the plans to a building committee, the committee of visitors decline recognizing any persons as a building committee. It was replied that there was no apointment of a building committee, and the repoit of the Quarter Sessions in the Welshman was referred to, in which it appeared the appoint- ment was a committee" only. lIlr Parry again repeated that the object of the appoint- ment was to expedite matters and to assist the court of Quarter Sessions, and as it was clearly the duty of the court of Quarter Sessions to sanction the plans before the works could be proceeded with, whatever report the commit- tee agreed upon the judgment would be that of the court of Quarter Sessions. Mr. Chambers said, that the Chairman had asked Mr. Hughes whether he intended to produce the plans. Mr. Hughes said, the committee of visitors would be pre- pared to submit the plans to the court of Quarter Sessions, but not to the committee. M^ Parry—Then I understand that you decline to submit the plans, and I am very sorry that we have had the trouble to come here to-day. Some intimation should have been inven to us. I take it for granted that you are acting under advice, and I cannot help observing that the proceeding is most uncourteous, and not at all likely to promote the object you have in view. Mr. Chambers to Mr. Hughes — I think you should clearly understand that we are appointed by the court to report at the next sessions, and it is clear that the court of Quarter Sessions can delegate their powers to assist it; and, if expedition is the object, the course you are taking is only calculated to frustrate it. Mr. Hughes stated that he was only acting by the in- structions of the visitors, who did not recognize the com- mittee Mr. Parry—But our visitors did not object to the appoint- ment of this committee. Mr. Hughes—The Chairman (Lord Cawdor) is diametri- cally opposed to it. Several of the magistrates said, that the Chairman had taken upon himself to decide the matter. Mr. Hughes stated that as no meeting of visitors had been held subsequent to the Quarter Sessions he had only the Chairman to appeal to. Mr. :Parry-I think it is a pity the Chairman did not communicate his objection to the Clerk of the Peace for this eouuty- I must say that it is not the cosdwat I-cxpec^wl when i came here to-day. Mr. Hughes stated that owing to the proceedings on the part of the County of Cardigan the building would be post- poned to another year. Mr. Chambers protested against this observation, inas- much as the plans had not yet been presented to the court of Quarter Sessions, therefore, any delay which might arise was entirely to be attributed to that circumstance. So far from having put obstructions in the way their object had been to expedite the building by appointing a committee not to supersede the visitors but to assist in coming to a decision at the next Quarter Sessions. It must be clearly understood that the appointment of the committee was an act of cour- tesy. Mr. Parry-It is not to be imagined that plans involving an expenditure to this county of thirteen thousand pounds could be carefully scrutinized by a full bench of magistrates in Quarter Sessions, and it must be understood that the plans will not be taken into consideration at the Sessions. Mr. J P. Pryse arrived at this period. Mr. Hughes said, that if in their capacity of magistrates of the county they desired to see the plans, he should be ready t) shew them. The offer was unanimously declined, and the committee dissolved.
LAMPETER COUNTY COURT. I
LAMPETER COUNTY COURT. I (1Continued from our last.) Davies versus Jones. This was an action brought to re- cover the sum of £ 5_0 money lent. Mr. Wm. Thomas, Aberystwith, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Phillip Vaughan, Lampeter, for the defendant. Mr. Thomas, in his opening address, said that his client, very much against her will, had been obliged to bring this aetiou to recover a certain amount of money from the de- fendant, which she had lent him at different times. lie was sorry to say that she was an old maid, and illiterate, and more—she had lost the use of her eyes, so that she was totally unable to keep an account of her money, but trusted everything to memory, on account of which he was not able to lay before his honour the dates when the money was given to the defendant. He would call the plaintiff, who would prove the lending of the money, and the servant-man that 3aw her give him a certain amount, and a girl that would prove to having heard him acknowledge the debt to the plaintiff. Margaret Jones, the plaintiff, was called, and deposed I live at Dolgoy, in the parish of Gwnnws. I know the de- fendant. I became intimate with him when he was a servant at Tangrhydian, which adjoins Dolgoy, but in the years 1849 and 1850 he was in my brother's service at Dol- goy, where I was housekeeper to my brother. I had a little money left me by my parents, whieh the defendant well knew, and began to pay his addresses to me soon after he came to Dolgoy, and said he would take the farm called Tynyrhos, in the same parish, which he did, and begged of me to lend him some money to get some stock, as he was short of means, and that I should be his better half, and have the management of everything at Tynrhos, so that I did not hesitate to give the money to him to get things ready. I gave him Y,6 to buy a horse at Llanybyther fair, 17 to buy two cows, X2 to pay Jones, the shoemaker, and other sums at different periods, but it was on the under- standing that I was to be married to him, and go to Tyny- rhos. I had no note of hand for the money. I am not able to write myself. I sent to him several times, since I found he had deserted me, to repay the money. lie was not my servant when at Dolgoy, but my brother's. His wages were paid to him by my brother before he left his service, with the exception of 35s. Cross-examined: I had some cattle. It was to the de- fendant's land I used to send them to graze every winter and summer for the last three or four years I agreed with him always as to what should be charged per head, but I have allowed out of my demand upon him, for the keep and fodder of the cattle. I had no objection to be married to him. He was not of the same mind as I was, otherwise we would have been married. 1 could never see him, being blind, but I never liked an) body so much as I liked him. There was to me some melody in his voice, and there was something in the manner in which he used to take hold of me, in his words, and in his great kindness to me, which entirely cap- tivated my affections at that time. I have nothing to do with him now, but I must have my money back to support me, as he has refused to take me to himself. I doubt whe- ther I should be more to him if I had my sight to see Lis beautiful face and graceful appearance. People were telling me that there was something dignified about his person. I had no reason to disbelieve their report. I recollect per- fectly well the places we were at when I was giving him the money. The money was in gold. John Jones was called and said I am in the employ of the plaintiff, and remember seeing the defendant and the plaintiff together on the morning of Tregaron fair. They were in the passage that leads to the plaintiff's kitchen. I saw the plaintiff giving the defendant, some money, in gold. I knew that they were courting. I told him that he must be a very lucky person to have money so early in the day. Cross-examined: I was thrashing that morning, but was called to breakfast at the time. The plaintiff was standing inside the threshhold, and the defendant outside. I am a good deal taller than the defendant. I did not ob- serve anything else between them. The defendant did not say anything to me when I passed him to breakfast. I left them together, The defendant is very hard of hearing, and if they spoke I could hear them from the kitchen very well. I Eleanor Davies deposed that she recollected the time the i plaintiff came to wituesa'is house—it was late ia the evening- I offered her a bed at our house, but she would not take it, and requested me to accompany her to Tynyrhos, to the defen- dant, as she wished to ask him about some money; and when we went there the defendant was on the farm. The plaintiff went to him there. I did not go on to them, but stood at the corner outside; as he was so very dull of hearing I could hear everything. In answer to her, he asked her how much it was he owed her and she said it was JE60. He did not say anything. Cross-examined by Mr. Vaughan. Did you bear or see anything besides that ? I will not say; but before they separated I showed myself to him, and asked him how he was. John Jones said: I live at Llowyngog. I remember being sent for by the plaintiff to make entries of the money, which she said she had lent to the defendant. It was from her memory, she stated to me she could not recollect the dates. She told me the money was given at diflerent times. Mr. Vaughan contended, on the part of the defendant, that he was not indebted, that he had put in a set off against the plaintiff's demands, by which the plaintiff is indebted to the defendant in the sum of Y,60, for wages and keeping and foddering of cattle for many years, for which defendant did not receive a farthing and with respect to the money which the plaintiff asserts to have given to the defendant, he took it to be a payment of the money due to him. And to give credit to the plaintiff's story, that the money was given on condition that he would marry her, his client must be represented as stolid befoie he could with- stand such powerful temptations. It perhaps would have been much better for him to marry her, but he was not disposed to marry at all. Accordingly, it was not likely he should have insinuated anything of l the kind to the plantiff. He would call the defendant, who would state to the court for what purpose the plaintiff gave the money to him. Mr. M.Jones was called, who deposed: I was for year? in the plaintiff's employ at Dolgoy, and had not received a farthing wages. I never gave the plaintiff any intimation that I intended to make her my wife, there was nothing more foreign to my mind. I could never keep her. My exchequer was not in that state to enable me to keep a servant maid to attend upon her. She would be a mere fixture in my house. She is not one of the fairest of Eve's children, and does not possess any of those captivating attractions about her to make any impression upon my mind, although, I confess, that I am susceptible of those things. When I went for the money which she seeks now to recover it was as payment for the grass. The Judge summed up and gave a verdict for the plaintiff for the whole amount claimed, and said, he was sorry to observe bow irregular parties kept their financial affairs. This was one of the most ludicrous cases that ever engaged the attention of the court. The way the defendant gave his evidence and his remarks upon the plaintiff's at- traction, kept the whole court which was crowded in sue cessive fits of loud laughter, from which his Honor" could scarcely refrain joining.
¡THE WELSH POTOSI COMPANY.…
¡ THE WELSH POTOSI COMPANY. I Oil Monday last. in the Court of Queen's Bench. Clark against Dixon and others.-This was an action brought by a shareholder in the Welsh Potosi Lead and Copper Mining Company against the defendants, who were two of the directors, to recover back the deposits which he had paid upon his shares, upon the ground that he had been in- duced to become a shareholder by the defendants' fraud. At the trial it appeared the scheme of the company had been formed in the year 18J3 for working some lead and copper mines in Cardiganshire, which were represented to contain a fabulous amount of mineral wealth. The con- cern went on for some time and a dividend was made, payment of which the plaintiff consented to take in addi- tional shares. Ultimately the speculation became bank- rupt and was wound up, and the plaintiff became a contributory. He then brought the present action, which came on for trial before Lord Campbell, at Guildhall, at the sittings after last Michaelmas term. 011 the opening of the plaintiff's counsel Lord Campbell expressed a strong opinion that the action could not be supported. Ilis Lord- ship said that, as the plaintiff had acted upon the coutract and had derived benefit from it he could not treat it as void, but he might bring an action for the deceit. His Lordship therefore nonsuited the plaintiff. Subsequently the Court granted a rule to set aside the nonsuit and to have a new trial, which rule came now to be argued. Mr. Kno"les, Q.C., Mr. Edwin James, Q.C., Mr, Dow- doswell, and Mr. Aspland, for the several defendants, showed cause against the rule, which was supported by Mr. Serjeant Kinglake, Mr. Phinn, Q.C and Mr. Horace Lloyd for the defendant. Mr. Justice Etle said, he was of opinion the nonsuit was right. The plaintiff claimed to be at liberty to return his shares and have back his money but he could not do that, upon the ground that he could not return them in the same state in which he took them. The mine had been worked from the year 1853 to the year 1857, and during that time the plaintiff was watching the trial, and if valuable ore had been brought up he would have been entitled to share in it. He had thus taken his chance of the produce for three or four years. In the next place a profit had been made and divided, and, though the plaintiff had been paid by other shares, tLat was ju-t the same as if payment had been made in money. In the third place, the nature of the shares had been changed, for originally the company was a voluntary partnership, but the plaintift had concurred in causing the scheme to be registered as a company, without limited liability. The offer to return the shares was not made till after the concern was ruined, and was being wound up. His Lordship, therefore, thought the nonsuit was right. 1\1. Justice Crompton expressed hinself to the same effect. Lord Campbell said, lie continued of the same opinion as he was at the trial, and that the plaintiff's remedy was a special action against those who had defrauded him. If that was made out, lie could recover damages equal to wha he had lot.
PEMBROKESHIRE.I
PEMBROKESHIRE. I ROOSE AXD DUNGLEDDY PETTY SESSIONS. I These sessions were held on Saturday last, before J. LI. Morgan, M.D., James iliggon, J. B. Jones, Summers Har- ford, J. P. A. LI. Philipps, Esqrs., and the Revs. T. Watts, James Phillips, W. B. 'iho.-i.ns, and J. \V. James. J. Mo'Carthy was fined 5s. for drunkennes, and in default of payment to be placed in the public stocks for the space of five hours. Several persons were summoned as defaulters for the non-payment of ratos under the Milford Improvement Act. John Evans was charged with cruelty to a horse on the loth of April last. Mr. Parry appeared for the defendant. Essex Morgan exaidined I live at Surnmerhill Mill. On the 15th of April I was going across the road, leading a mare with me. The defendant was coming on at the time. lie struck my mare. I cannot tell how many times he struck her. By the Bench Did he hit her ten times ? Witness No, he did not I should think it was about six times. He struck her with a goad and whip that he had in his hand. He struck her once over the head. The rest were over the body and legs. ] can't tell what he did it for. He drove his mare against mine, and put us in the grip He did not hurt my mare. She was leaping up all the time. I could hardly hold her in. I have told all the truth. Easex Reed examined; I am a farrier. I saw the mare on the 18th of this month. She seemed to be in a very unnatural state. 1 was called in to see her. I have not seen her since the 18th instant. I have heard that she is getting better. The Bench to Essex Morgan Did the defendant beat the horse with the butt end of the goad ? Witness: Yes Ile struck her with the goad and whip, and also with the butt end of the goad. I was leading the mare. I was not riding. He was beating my mare from horseback Ila. Avas not drunk. He did not appear to be in a pas- sion. Cross-examined There was somebody with the defendant. It was his master, Mr. Philip Mathias, of Dudwell They were coming after us. Defendant was cracking his whip, and his horse was jumping and my horse began jumping too. There was a little girl with me. It was Eunice Davies. The defendant said, "If you won't ride your horse your- self let Eunice ride." He stopped the mare for her to get on, but she would not. He struck the horse on the back with the slight end of the goad. He only gave the horse one blow with the thick end of the goad. It was on the head. Philip Matthias examined I am a farmer, and live at Dudwell. I remember the 15th of April last. Defendant and myself were going from our house at Dudwell to some land at Keeston. The boy was cracking the whip all the way. Defendant said to the boy, "I can jump over thee." He only struck the mare under the flank with the top of the whip. I can't tell whether he struck the mare with the goad or whip. The mare did not jump or caper. This was about four o'clock in the afternoon. Euuice Davies examined I saw the defendant cut the horse on the head. I can't tell whether he cut the horse with the butt end of the goad or the whip. I saw him cut her about the body and legs. Fined 6J. and 13s. costs. Thomas Taylor (a man of colour) was charged with stealing a comb, valua 6d, the property of Francis Squire, in the parish of Hubberston. Mary Jane Squire examined I live at Hakin. I am the wife of Francis Squire. (Comb produced.) This is my comb. I missed it last Thursday. This man was not lodging with me. He used to frequent my house. I keep a public house at Hakin. P.C. Thomas examined I am one of the Pembrokeshire Constabulary stationed at Hakin. I found the comb on the prisoner on Thursday last at a quarter past 12 at night. I found the corub in his pocket. The Bench to Mrs. Squire When did you lose the comb ? Witness: On Thursday. It was in a drawer in the Kitchen. The prisoner, in his defence, said that he had only bor- rowed the comb for a shipmate, and he went off to Liver- pool on Friday. As there was not sufficient evidence to convict the prisoner the case was ultimately dismissed. 1 here were a number of cases adjourned for hearing until Saturday next.
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MELANCHOLY AND FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Saturday afternoon last, a very afflicting accident occurred to a young man, named Alfred Thomas, a native of Milford, a carpenter in the employ of Mr. T. D. Carter, of London, who is now engaged in erecting the bridge over Castle Pill It appears that he was employed in putting up the railing, which is to be a protection to the passengers, and the piece he was en- gaged with not fitting as it ought to have done, he forced it back again, and it is supposed the weight of the wood coming suddenly under his grasp overbalanced him. In falling he managed to catch hold of the edge of the platform with one hand, but unfortunately was not able to retain his hold. He was picked up and taken to a house close by, and Mr. Byers instantly sent for, who arrived about a quarter of an hour after the accident, and pronounced life to be quite ex- tinct. Upon examination it was found that the neck of the deceased was dislocated. An inquest was held on Tuesday, before J. Stokes, Esq., and a verdict of accidental death was returned. NARRERTH. The Petty Sessions were held at the Town Hall, on Tursday, before J. L. G. P. Lewis, G. R. G. Rees, J. James, and H Saunders, Esqrs., and the Revs. R. Buckby and J. W. James. W. Kilvington charged John Sheep with using a cart without a name, in the parish of Robesten Wathen. The defendant was fined 6a. aud costs. NARBERTH.-The County Court was held at the Town Hall, on Saturday l&ot. before John Johnes Esq. Anne Mathias, tallow chandler, Narberth, applied for the protec- tion of the oourt. An interim order was granted, the first examination being appointed for the 22d May next. Attorney Mr. G. Parry. Of the 90 plaints entered, 13 only were heard, none of which were interesting. The next ccurt will be held on Saturday, the 22nd of May. NARBERTH.—We are glad to find a movement is on foot amongst some of some influential gentlemen to erect a new Town- hall, in room of the exceedingly small, inconvenient. and dilapidated building now used for magisterial and judi- cial purposes. Already several gentlemen have expressed their readiness to take shares, and we earnestly hope for the credit of the town, and the comfort of all who attend its various meetings, that the inhabitants of Narberth and its surrounding neighbourhood, will now bestir themselves- back those gentlemen who have so kindly taken the matter up, and add to the town a hall worthy of themselves. HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on the 29th inst., at the Shire Hall, before W. Owen, Esq., and the Rev. T. Watts.-Martha Evans summoned Mary Thomas, of Merlin's Hill, for having assaulted her. The defendaut was fined 6a. and 13s. costs, or to be im- prisoned in default of payment for seven days. This was the only case for hearing, and for the last six months the only business the Bench has had to dispose of were some few parochial matters, and should this favourable and satis- factory state of the town continue, the duties of the Bench of Magistrates for the town, (now numbering 18) will be very light indeed.. HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY CouitT.-The usual monthly court was held at the Shire-hall on Tuesday last, before John Johnes, Esq., the judge. Re Edward flo,liion.-This insolvent appeared to undergo his final examination, sup- ported by Mr. Parry. There was no opposition, and his honor granted a final order of protection.-Re Thomas Mor- fan Lewis, of Dark-street, non-commissioned officer in the Pembrokeshire Militia. Mr. Parry, who appeared in behalf ot the insolvent, mentioned that the friends of the petitiouer were desirous of making arrangements with his creditors so as to obviate his taking the benefit of the Act, but those arrangements were not yet completely carried out. He would, therefore ask his Honour to adjourn the case until the next court, and in the mean time he expected a compromise would be effected with the creditors. That being so at the next court he should ask his Honour to dismiss the petition. There was no objection urged on the part of the creditors, and the case was accordingly adjourned until the 25th of May.—Re William Blethyn Ellis, late of Milford, butcher and provision contractor. This insolvent, whose debts amounted to P,281, appeared for his first examination, sup- ported by Mr. W. John. There was no opposition. His honor questioned the insolvent as to the bona fides of a dis- tiess for rent levied on his furniture by his mother, observing that it might be capable of explanation, but it looked suspi- cious. Mr. John said the goods were regularly appraised by sworn appraisers, and taken at their valuation by the land- lady. the documents were filed. His Honor renewed the interim order and appointed the 25th of May next for the insolvent to appear for his last examination. There were about 90 plaints entered, including one jury case, but few of them came on for hearing, the parties having settled out of court DISTURBANCE IN A CHURCH YARD.—On Wednesday last a most unusual occurrence took place in the Church- yard of Stainton on the occasion of the burial of a young woman who had died of small pox. Our correspondent informs us that two funeral processions arrived at the yard about the same time-the one accompanying the corpse of the poor girl referred to, and the other bearing to the grave the body of a man whose death was caused by a fall from Black Bridge. The rector, the Rev. W. B. Thomas came into the yard upon crutches-he was suffering at the time from gout, we understand—and stated that although very unequal to the task, he had come to read the burial service, as his curate had never had the small pox, and was afraid to per- form the ceremony. He, however, decided that the corpse of the girl should not be allowed to go into the church-hut that he would bury the corpse at once, and desired the coffin bearers to follow him to the grave. This announcement of the Clergyman created considerable excitement. Angry words arose-and great uproar ensued. The Clergyman was resolute not to bring the body into the church-the friends of the deceased girl were equally resolved that she should not be buried there without being first taken into the church. After some time spent in dissuasion the bearers took up the coffin, intending to take the corpse back again. This, however, the sexton would not permit, and locked the church-yard gate against their egress. Ultimately, however, the rector allowed the body to be taken into the church, and the unseemly dispute terminated. _HdO_.
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SOUTH WAXES RAILWAY.—TRAFFIC…
SOUTH WAXES RAILWAY.—TRAFFIC RETURN. JB. s. d. Week ending 25th April, 1858 6696 7 3 Corresponding week, 1857 6640 2 3
A HINT TO OUR COUNCILLORS.
A HINT TO OUR COUNCILLORS. To the Editor of the Welshman. SrR,-I shall feel obliged if you will permit me to urge the Members of the Carmarthen Town Council to be at the post of duty next Monday, when an ordinary Quarterly Meeting is to be held because it is intended, on dit, to apply (without previous notice) for JB60 to defray the law expenses attendant upon the refusal of the Treasurer to pay a bill to the late Clerk of the Peace though ordered by the Coancil. Q IN THE CORNER.
7b the Editor of the Welshman.
7b the Editor of the Welshman. SIR,-I, amongst all the inhabitants of Lampeter, feel annoyed at your correspondent's letter, signed A Rate Payer" who very innocen'ly commences with, I am not fond of finding fault with public officers" but matters have got to such a pitch in the town of Lampeter, that it is dangerous to walk the public street. It is good that this Rate Payer," has been sojourning but a short time in the town, or what mountains of mole-hills would be produced to astonish the people otherwise than the Lampeterians. It appears for a few weeks past that persons write to the various papers with no other view than to gratify a morbid feeling of their own. In his the A Rate Payer s" letter of the 12th iust., he complains of the Easter market held on the 3rd inst., from the hour of three o'clock in the afternoon, to six it was almost impossible to walk in any part of the town without the danger of being knocked down by carts which were driving in all dirictions as hard as the horses could gallop. Now to every common sense man, is this reasonable on market day the largest in the year when in fact a person can hardly force his way through :the thronged street, where then could you gallop a horse and enrt. Why the ratepayer must have had an immaginary vision pleasing to his fertile brains, or disturbed by delirium or some other natural cause. The sdine ratepayer finds fault with the following Saturday, though not quite so bad, but for one whole hour' something took place opposite the Lion Hotel;" how exact this, A Ratepayer must be; of course he held his watch in his hand to make it up the full hour. This also must be a pall-able mistake of the meek reprover of public morals. Had this been the case the landlord or the servant would soon remove the drunken man; where were the inhabitants if such took place, and indeed where was the Simon Pure himself who ought to know that he could act as a constable, particularly during the long one whole hour which so horridly shocked his sensitive feelings? You may also see during the week days two or three beastly intoxicated persons tolling about our streets." I shall answer this by saying there are two policemen resident in the town, the magistrates present every day with few exceptions, and a Portreve, who could soon punish the of- fenders if they witnessed such disgusting acts as the Ratepayer complains of. I ask the Ratepayer if all people shut their eyes against morality in Lampeter; where is he ? is he like Diogenes, always under a bushel only when he can peep out now and then with his fulminating letters, which bear not a tissue of fact. Why does he not l,iy in- formations before the magistrates against these persons who are so offensive to public decency ? The answer is, he could not prove such charges, but merely forces himself as a teacher of public morals, when the public guess what he aims at. As to the two policemen, there has not been a tittle of complaint against either of them since they have been at Lampeter; and they are near enough at hand to the Rate- payer, should he want their services. He wishes the letter to meet the eye of some of the au- thorities. It has and the inhabitants as well, who treat his letter with the greatest contempt, supposing that he only forces himself to offices which he is exempt from serving, and which every quiet man would take ad- vantage of such exemption. It is hoped be will for the future preach morality within his own doors, and leave the authorities and the inhabitants, as before his advent, to live peaceable and quietly, and not spread ,the seeds of dis- affection among them. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, T. Lampeter, 23rd April, 18-58. This must close the controversy.-ED.
CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.
CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. House Surgeon's weekly report for the week ending April 28 f Remaining since last Report 1415  g Admitted since 1 J "S ) Discharged cured and relieved 1 1 ?j? LDied 0- Remaining -14 Ss I Remaining since last Report 76 )M Q g ? Admitted since 17 | a? ? Discharged cured and relieved 27 ( 27 g fa i Died o 0 Remaining -66 G. S. SYMMONS, House Surgeon. MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR THE WEEK. Physician, Dr. Lawrence; Surgeon, Mr. Rowlands. COMMITTEE.—Mr. W. G. S. Thomas, (Chairman), Messrs Geo. Davies, J. Hughes, J. Rowlands, Jos. Timmios, Geo, Bagnall, J. J. Stacey, Dr. Lloyd. JOHN W. WHITE. Secretary.
FAIRS IN MAY.
FAIRS IN MAY. CARMARTHENSHIRE.—Abercynen, 5th Abergwilly, 4th Cynwil Gaio, 6th; Laugharne, 6th; Llanboidy, 21st; Llan- ddarog, 24th Llandebie, 26th; Llandilo, 6th and 14th Llanelly, 13th; Llanfihangel Yeroth, 12th; Llangadock, 25th; Llansawel, 14th; Midrim, 3rd Newcastle Emlyn, 10th; St. Clears, 14th. CARDIGANSHIRE. Aberystwith, 14th and 24th Cynon, 13th Lampeter, 8th and 26th; Llanwyddalus, 9tb Lled- rod, 7th Pontrhydfendigaed, 7th Tregaron, 4th. PEMBROKESHIRE.—Carew, 1st; Eglwyswrw, 26th; Fish- guard, 24th Haverfordwest, 12th; Llandeloy, 1st; Maen- clochog, 22nd Monkton, llth Narberth, 13th Newcastle, 6th Pembroke, llth; Tenby, 4th and 24th. GLAMORGANSHIRE. Aberavon, 114th; Bridgend, 13th Cardiff, 12th; Cowbridge, 4th; Llandaff, Whit Monday and Tuesday; Llangyfelach, 1st; Llantrisant, 12th; Penrice, 17th; Penryn, 12th; St. Nicholas, 19th; Swansea, 8th; Waen, 13th. BUECONSHIRE.-Brecon, 4th; Builth, 10th Crickhowell; 12th Dyfynog, 1st; Hay, 17th Talgarth, 31st; Treoastle, gist, k
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PARLIAMENTARY Divisio-;s.-In the House of Commom, on Monday, a division took place on a motion made by Mr. Monsell, That an humble Address be presented to Iler Majesty, praying her Majesty that no alteration may b:! made in the principle of the existing arrangements which regulate the admission to Cadctships in the lioyul Artillery and Royal Engineers," when there appeared for (majority 217)-Mr. D. Morris, Mr. W. Williams, Mr. L. L. Dilhvyn, Mr. Hussey Vivian, Sir Benjamin Hall, and Lord J Russell; and against (minority 177)—Mr. Disraeli, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. 0. Morgan, and Sir J. Pakington. On Tuesday the House divided on Mr. Puller's motion on the repairs of churches and the maintenance of churchyards, when there were—Ayes, 54 Noes, 317. Viscount Emlyn and Mr. J. H. Philipps appeared in the minority.—In the House of Lords, on Tuesday ni.^ht, in discussing the Oaths Bill their Lordships divided on a motion of the Lord Chancellor, That Clause 5 be omitted, when there appeared for the motion (majority ll'J)—Earl Cawdor, Earl Derby, Lord Chelmsford, Earl Malmesbury, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Bishops of St. Asaph, Llandaff, and Oxford. For the re- tention of the clause (minority 80), '1 he Bishop of St. Da- vid's, iduke of Newcastle, Marquis of Lausdowne, Earl Carlisle, Earl Clarendon, Earl Granvill. Earl drey, Viscount Stratford de RedclifFe, Lord Campbell, Lord Cranworth, Lord Lyndhurst, Lord Mostyn, and Lord Overatone. Punuc WORKS COMMITTEE. —A meeting of the public works committee was held on Monday last in the Council Chamber. There were present, Mr, J. L. Philipps, (in the chair), Mr. W. Morris, Mr. Lewis Morris, Mr. J. Thomas, (maltster), Mr. J. Thomas. (Lammas-street), Mr. James Bagnall, Mr. Norton, Mr. Adams, Mr. Parry, Mr. W. G. S. Thomas, and Mr. \V. Lloyd. Tenders were received for various descriptions of work, and the committee recommend contracts to be entered into with Mr. John Thomas for printing, Mi. T. M. Da vies for cast-iron gutters, &c., Mr, D. Williams, mason, for flagging, &c Mr. ltowe, for stones, Mr. David Jones, King- street, for painting and glazing, and Mr. W. Williams fur plumbing. FINANCE COMMITTEE —A meeting of the finance com- mittee in anticipation of the quarterly meeting of the town council was held on Monday last, in the Council Chamber, when there were present—Mr. Rowlands, (Mayor), Mr. W. Morris, Mr. J. Thomas, (!naltster), Mr. James Bagnall, Mr. Walter Lloyd, Mr. Norton, Mr. Adams, and Mr. W. G. S. Thomas. Of course the business was confined to an ex- amination 01 the bills for payment, most of which were ap- proved of, while some were referred for the consideration of the council. THE PRI.VCE OF W AI.ES.-It was anticipated with some degree of confidence that the Prince of Wales would return to Windsor from Ireland via the South Wales llailway. But there arc few things certain in this world before their occurrence, and in this particular case His Royal Highness probably changed his mind, preferring a run up the Channel to a long ride cooped up in a railway carriage, so we find that instead of returning to Milford, the Osborne went on to Kingsroad and the young Prince landed in Bristol and pro- ceeded at ou,\e by the Great Western Railway to Windsor. A great many persons in this town, whose loyalty led them to the Railway Station, weie disappointed, but this was not the only place 01 disappointment as other stations on the liuc were crowded with anxious spectators. The Queen held a levee on Wednesday in St. James's Palace. Among the general circle was Colonel Lord Dynevor. In the presentations was Rees Goring Thomas, Esq., Iscoed. David Pugh, Esq., M.P., attended the levee. CARMARTHEN MUSICAL SOCIETY.—This Society gave a subscription concert at the Assembly Room on Tuesday evening last. The programme presented several attractive features, and induced the attendance of a large and respect- able audience. Mr. Benifold sang two songs When the Moon is brightly shining," by Molique, and Jessie s Dream" (a story of the relief of Lncknow), by Blockley. During the singing of the latter song a portion of the Society's band was stationed in adjacent rooms, and at iu- tervals played, at first in a low, distinct tone, which gradually became nearer and louder, and created immense excitement among the audience, who loudly encored the song. In Mr. Benifold the Society has a decided acquisition, and were he to be a little more careful in the selection of popular songs, would become a general favourite. One of the most pleasing performances during the evening was a flute solo by Mr. Morgan, who was accompanied on the piano by Herr Haupt- mann. Messrs. J. W. Jones and C. L. Evans sang a duett, 'Tis Lone on the Waters," very creditably. A grand Quartetto in G Minor, performed by Mrs. Howell, Ilerr Hauptmann, and Messrs. R. and J. W. Jones, was a very pretty piece, and was well received, as was also ''Meditation on the 1st Prelude of Seb. Bach," for violin solo, with piano and quartett accompaniment During the evening the Society's band performed the following pieces in a style that elicited well merited plaudits :—Meyerbeer's Grand Corona- tion March, from the Opera Le PropheteAmelie Schottish, by Ettling; Grand Scena and Aria, from Der Freischutz," arranged for the Carmarthen Musical Society. by Herr Hauptmann, and Romance and Duetto from I Puritani," also arranged for the Society by Herr Haupt- mann. THEDISI-UTED CASE OF THE MKSHES OF A SALMON NET.— In the Queen's Bench on Wednesday, the 21st inst., before Lord Campbell, Mr. Justice Erie, Mr. Justice Wightman, and Mr. Justice Compton. Thomas vermis Evans.—This was an appeal under the act from the decision made by the Justices at Petty Sessions in the Carmarthen district. A case was demanded and prepared by Mr. George Spurrell, Magistrate's Clerk, and settled on behalf of the appellant by Mr. Hugh Williams, and for the respondents by Mr. Francis Green, secretary of the Vale of Cothi Fishing As- sociation. Mr. Giffard, of the South Wales circuit, argued the case on behalf of the appellant, and Mr. Williams, of the Temple, for the respondent. The question involved was the intepretation of tfie meaning of the act regulating the size of the meshes of the nets to be used for taking fish in the rivers in Wales. The magistrates decided that the nets should measure 2i inches broad, that is from knot to knot, and this decision the Judges affirmed. CARMARTHEN POLICE Couit-i,At the Town Hall, on Friday last, before James Rowlands, Esq. (mayor). Dr. Lawrence, W. Morris, Esq John Hughes, Esq., J. L. Philipps, Esq., and J. J. Stacey, Esq. Thomas Darks was charged with drunkenness. The defendant was repri- manded and discharged.—Mary Ann Thomas was charged with drunkenness. P.S. Lewis stated that the defendant, who was dtunk, created a great disturbance in Dame-street, after having been cautioned. She is a prostitute, and when taken into custody was surrounded by a number of boys. -Jolm Davies, cooper was charged with assaulting the police in the execution of duty. P.C. Edwards said that about 12 o'clock on Saturday night he was summoned to the defendant's house in Goose-street. The defendant was very drunk, and his mother and sister held him down. He relused to discontinue making a noise, and was taken into custody. On the way to the station-house he struck and kicked the police. The defendant was reprimanded and dit;charged.-E(Iwai-d Williams was charged with leaving a waggon on the street. P.C. Williams stated that on the night of the I.5th instant he saw a spring waggon in St. Peter-street. It was there from 10 o'clock at night until 6 o'clock the next morning, and was an obstruction. The defendant was cautioned the previous night. The defend- ant was fined 10s. and costs .—James Davies was charged with an an assault. Evan Lake Thomas said-List Friday morning I went to the defendant's shop in Dark-Gate. We had high words. I was outside the counter, and he inside. He struck me in the face, causing the mark there. I was sober. John Hurrell said-I am an errand-boy in the defendant's shop. I saw the complainant leaving the defendant's shop on Friday. Angry words passed between them. The complainant attempted to strike the defendant, and his face came in contact with the gas pillar. The defendant told the complainant to go out several times. The defendant called out to me Witness." I did not see the defendant attempt to strike the complainant. When the complainant was leaving, the defendant ran after him. The complaint was dismissed with costs. Edward Rwharas was charged with doing wilful injury. Frances Davies said, I live at the bottom of Quay-street, and am a washerwoman. I put out a line with clothes on Thursday. The defendant, who lives near me, was drunk and abusive He had a hatchet, and threatened to do me injury with it. He broke the line, and the elothes fell to the ground. The defendant was convicted in the penalty of 2s. damages and costs. On Saturday before the mayor and J Hughes, Esq. John Baqshatv was fined 51. and costs for drunkenness. Thomas Williams and John Lewis were fioev 5s. each and costs for drunkenness and creating a disturbance.— John Kennedy was charged with drunkenness.—Discharged with a repri- mand. CARMARTHEN LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION.— The April quarterly general meeting of this society was held on Tuesday last, in the Reading Room, King-street. Mr. Hughes, vice-president, in the chair. The Treasurer's re- port exhibited a satisfactory balance on the previous quarter. The report of the committee gave the following statistics re- lating to the progress of the institution. The number of members for the quarter ending March 31st, 1858, were 249, an increase of 10 members over the corresponding quarter last year, and of 25 over the proceeding quarter ending De- cember 31st 1857, thus proving that neither the usefulness nor the popularity of the institution has diminished The issues of books for the quarter were 1017 to 139 readers. This greatly increased use of the library had resulted from the publication of the catalogue, above 100 copies having been sold since Jan. 1st, 1858. A Natural Philosophy and Aatronomy class, conducted by Dr. Lloyd, numerously at- tended, had been in operation during the quarter. An ex- planatory discussion then took place respecting lectures for the ensuing winter, in the course of which Mr. W. Smith stated that a course of lectures would, in all probability, be given next winter, but whether fully connected with the institution or not would depend upon luture arrangements. CARMARTHEN PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Saturday last, in the Town Hall, before Capt. David Davies, Dr. Lawrence, and D. J. B. Edwardes Esq.— Rees Trehurne, Square and Compasses, Llangendeirne, was fined Is and costs, for selling beer on Sunday afternoon. John Harries. Quarry Arms inn, Llangendeirne, was charged with selling beer on Sunday afternoon. P.C. Thomas said that on the previous Sunday there were 3 men with two cups containing beer, Defendant's wife told the policeman the beer was for a sick boy. One of the men was drunk. Thomas Williams stated I live at Lime Stone Ilill, I was going to my mother's home between 4 and 5 o clock last Sunday afternoon. Defendant's wife was outside the door with her children. She asked me if I was going to Blaen- gaing, and I went in with her to the house There was no one in the place then. I sat near the window and soon afterwards the defendant came home from the Sunday School. She called my brother in and we all sat down together when the policeman came in and asked why drunken men were kept in the house. He searched the cups and found one on the hob. The defendant's wife showed me the cup and said it was stale beer after a sick child. I drank nothing that day until after the policeman had left. Case dismissed. Elizabeth Arthur charged Evan Arthur, Ferry Side, with an assault. Complainant stated that on the 12th inst., the defendant, who is her son, assaulted her. He beat her on her breast and kicked her about the house. He was trying to take away his father's coat, and sbe tried to prevent him. She was 77 years of glge. The defendant was fined 20s., and costs, and in default he was sent to prison for a month. In the adjourned case of Jos. Brathwaite Hopkin against Win Lover, Pontyberem, Llangendeirne, and Thomas Hes, Carcwllan, for a breach of the peace, the complaint against Lover was withdrawn, and l was ordered to enter into sureties for six months. Ift, jury appeared for the defendants. It will be seen by advertisement that Brown's circus will perform here on Saturday, the. 8th proximo. Our corres- pondent at Llandovery, which place they have visited, reports very highly of the talent of the equestrians. REMARKARLE ESCAPE. — A few days s ince a horse and cart were left, without protection for a short time near a precipice,one hundred and twenty feet deep, at Cwm- clydach, Kidwelly, and approaching too near the edge they fell over and it was thought, were dashed to pieees, but those who hastened to the spot were surprised to find the horse apparently uninjured grazing as if nothing had occurred The cart and the harness were broken to pieces. The horse and cart belonged to Mr. Win. Ioiles, Penllwynteg, and the poor animal although very much shaken, is now almost re- covered under the care of 5lr. Waters, chemist, Kidwelly. LLANGELER CHURCH.—The foundation stone of this Church was laid on Thursday, the 22nd inst., by Miss Lowes, the youngest daughter of W. P. Lewes, Esq., of L ysnowydd, when the usual ceremonies were gone through bv the Vicar, the Rev. J. R. Griffiths, assisted by the choir, who sang "admirably. There was an unusual concourse in attendance, amongst whom were-W. P. Lewes, Esq., Mrs. Lewes, and the Misses Lewes, of Llysnewydd, Miss Lewis Lloyd, Nantgwyllt, Mrs. and Miss Griffiths, Llangeler, Mr. Davies, Henllan, and several other ladies and gentlemen of the neighbourhood. The structure, is to be in the style of the first period of Gothic architecture, with lancet windows, stained and varnished open roof, nave, chancel, vestry, and porch. It is worthy of report that the parishioners have most handsomely voted a Church-rate of two shillings in the pound amounting to £ 100, towards the restoration of their Church, and subrcriptions to the amount of Y-3,50 have been already promised and received, leaving a balance of about £ 150 for the committee to procure, and which it is hoped will be soon collected from those who are desirous for the promotion of true religion. LLANDILO POLICE. On Saturday last, before David Prothero, and J. L. Thomas, Esqrs.—John Lewis alias the Flying Taylor," was brought up charged by Mr. Win. Richards of the Half Moon Inn, with assaulting him with a poker on the 20th inst. Mr. J. P. Lewis appeared for the complainant. Complainant being sworn, deposed: On Tuesday evening last about half-past six o'clock the de- fendant came into my house. I was sitting in the kitchen with Morgan Thomas, of Fairfach, be came in and asked for some ale, be was more drunk than sober. My wife said she did not give ale to drunken people. He began to create a disturbance. I said he must not make a disturbance but he must go out, he then struck me with his fist and took up the poker, which was a very heavy one, and struck me on the head with it, he then went out with the poker in his hand. I had not a cross word with the defendant previously. Morgan Thomas corroborated the complainant's evidence. The defendant was fined i:3 and costs, or in default to be committed for two calendar months. Committed. LLA'DOVEItY.- Browns equestrian establishment arrived in this town on Wednesday last, and gave morning and evening performances to numerous & respect ible audiences. The entertainment both in horsemanship, and athletic feats was equal, and in many instances superior to any other establishment that has visited this place. NEWCASTM-EMLYX PETTY SESSIOXS were held on the 23rd instant, before W. P. Lewes, T. D. Lloyd. and G. Tyler, Esqrs. Police sergent Howells charged David Morris, Cwnws, David Davies, Ffynonwitie, and Rice James, Tre- wvmwnt, with using their carts on the highway without names. The defendants were fined 6d. each and costs. A poor rate summons was disposed ot. LLANELLY CRICKET CI.UB.—The members of this club, held their annual meeting, on Monday last, when the secretary laid before the members a financial statement of affairs, and report of the past year's proceedings. Arrange- ments were made to commenco active operations for the present season which no doubt will be a successful one. LLANELLY. — WESLKYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.—A teachers' quarterly meeting was held on Wednesday evening last in the vestry. From the report of the secretary it appeared that the school was making satisfactory progress and the attendance of teachers and children is improving. The Rev. E. Addison occupied the chair. A vote of thanks was given to Miss Boulor, Miss Miller and Miss Brabyn for their kindness iu preparing tea. LLANELLY.—NEW DOCK AXD GOltSE COLLIERY. A general holiday was given to the men engaged at these works, in celebration of the marriage of Mr. W. Sayce, the respected proprietor of the above colliery, to Miss Isabella Morgans, of Abergavenny, on Thursday last at the parish church, Abergavenny. Flags and decorations were inter- spersed throughout the works, which had a gay appearance. Cannons were fired off during the day, and the men were well feasted, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The ar- rangements of Mr. Harries and the agents were excel- lent. LLANELLY ATJIE:-UEDL-On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick gave a performance of magic, &c., which proved a dead sell. Much inj ury has been done to the seats and furniture of the room by the exasperated audience standing and stamping on them. Means must be adopted in future to guard against such damage. LLANELLY PKTI?Y SESSIONS.—These sessions were held I'E'UCIC -9 LSi L O N, on Wednesday last, before J. H. Rees, Esq., and R. G. Thomas, jun., Esq.—Mary Harries, Furnace, was fined Is. and costs for assaulting Mary Evans on the 21 st inst. In default to be committed for seven days. John Thomas, Pelican, Pontyberem, was charged with Mr. Superintendent King, with keeping his house open during divine service on Sunday the ISth iust. Case dismissed.—David Hugh, Sea Side, labourer, was charged by liichard Chappel, with as- saulting him on the 22nd inst. Defendant apologised, and was dismissed on payment of costs.—Phillip Hussey, hammer man, at the Morfa Tin Works, was charged by Charles Eynon, agent, with assaulting him on the 2Ctli inst,, by striking him a violent blow in the face. Defendant dis- appeared immediately after the assault, and has not been seen since. He was fined 40s. and costs. Thomas Chris- topher, new dock. was charged by John Thomas, with assaulting him on the 27th inst. Mr. R. B. Jones appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Parry, Carmarthen, for the defendant. It appeared that the parties quarrelled about the ploughing of a piece of ground, when a light took place between them. They were both bound over to keep the peace for 12 months.