The Welshman

CARDIGANS HIRE ELECRION. I The Earl of Lisburne, who has for five years represented Cardiganshire in Parlsament having retired, two candidates presented themselves-Col. Powell, of Nant EÚs, and Mr. A. H. S. Davies, of Pentre, both declaring themselves Conservatives. On Monday the nomination took place iQ the Town Hall, Cardigan. The Hall was well filled with electors and a goodly array of ladies. The proceedings wete commenced at 9 o'clock by W. P. Lewes, Esq., the High Sheriff, who has with his usual courtesy, acted throughout the contest most efficiently and impartially. The High Shei-iff said he was present on this occasion in his official capacity to hold a court for the nomination of candidates to represent the county of Cardigan, and he hoped that a fair and impartial hearing would be given to all who rninht. address the court. Mr. J. Inglis Jones said he had much pleasure in pro- posing Col. Powell as a fit and proper person to represent the county in Parliament. ITe believed that the gallant Colonel was the proper man for many reasons—he was gener- ally known throughout the county, not only by the electors but by everybody else, and he was as universally beloved and respected. (Cheers) His territorial possessions in the county gave him almost a right to the seat. (Hear, hear). Col. Powell had also on all occasions supported the Conservative interests like a man, and it was no-v the duty of the Conservatives to support him. (Cheers) He had himself come from a distance to attend this election, and he did hope on his arrival in the county to hear the old story that it was the Conservatives and their old foes the blues who were in the gutter. Such was not the case, and he was sorry for it. (Hear, hear). He found that Mr. Saunders Davies, a Conservative, was opposing Colonel Powell, a Coilservative-tlitis breaking up the Conservative interests of the county. He would tell them plainly that if Col. Powell was not returned on Thursday, any gentlf- man on the Liberal interest at the next election might easily win the county. (Cheers). Col. Powell had always stood by the Conservatives, and when he (Mr. Inglis Jones) fought the borough Col. Powell supported him well, and when lir. Lloyd Davies was a candidate Col. Powell stood by him throughout the contest. (Hear, hear) The Con- servatives had not behaved well to the Colonel. (Cheers). He was himself a true Conservative he did not ask them for a vote for himself, still he had a right to tell them what he thought of the impending struggle. (Hear, hear). It was onlv fair that the Conservatives should suDDort the gallant Colonel who had always supported them. (Cheery. lie was not intimately acquainted with Mr. Saunde s Davies. but so far as he knew him he respected him. lie knew Mr. Davies's father well,-lie was a man beloved ly every one. (Loud cheers). They all respected him. (Re- newed cheering). Still he did not think his son, the present Mr. Saunders Davies, the proper man to represent this county in Parliament. He had neither the requisite age nor experienco (Loud expressions of dissent.) Very well; what he meant to say was tdat Col. Powell was an old friend of the Conservative Party and the fittest person to represent this county. He was not animated by an) feel- ings of ill-will towards Mr. Saunders Davies, whom lie liked very well,—tint there was an end of it. He thereforp begged to nominate Col. Powell as a fit and proper pet son to represent the County of Cardigan in Parliament. (Ap- plause.) Mr. D ivies, Ffo^rhydygaled, seconded the nomination. Col. Vaughan said he was sorry the duty of introducing Mr Saunders Davies to their notice as one of the candidates for the representation of this comity had not been intrusted to some one more competent than he felt himself t > be. He very much regretted the differences which had separated the C rnservative pariy of the county. (Hear, hear.) How- ever, he had no doubt that if at any time an enemy opposed them they would I.t, as united and as successful as ever (Cheers.) He did not understand the threats which were held out to those who had on this occasion taken a different viel" of the question at. issue to that entertained by his f ien 1 Mr. Jones, who had all undoubted right to think and to a,t in lependently on this as on all other matters in dis- pute, but he denied his authority to hold out intimidating threats to those who did not agree with him. (Cheers ) He was hiinndfa stanch Conservative, but as circu nstances now stood he could not perceive how a contest was to be avoided. To explain more fully their position, he would go back to a period antecedent to the last general election. It would b j recollected that at that time Lord Lisburne wrote to )iii friends requesting that tiiey would select some one to succeed him in the representation of the county, as he was anxious to be relieved of the onerous duties it entailed upon him. He received a letter from Aberystwith respecting the resignation of Lord Lisburne and the selection of a new member, to the effect that in the upper part of the county they had no one they could nominate, and enquiring whe- ther there was any gentleman in this pait of the couuty likely to obtain geiteral favour. At that titite Col Powell did not appear, nor did any of his friends appear for him. (Applause.) After the re-eleetion of Lord Lisburne a dis- cussion took place, not in a drawing-room as had been falsely stated, and several names were mentioned, and out of them t NO were fixed upon—one to represent the county and one the borou^ii. Mr. Saunders Davies was selected for the county. (Cheers ) From that moment until the prwoul lie was always regarded as the successor of Laid Lisburne—is a fit and proper person to represent this eouutv in Parliament. (Cheers.) The old proverb was A friend in need is a friend indeed but during all this time Col, Powell did not appear, nor did his friends produce him in the time of need, That -as why they were thro-.vn on their own resources, and Mi. Divies was chosen. (Cheers.) Here were strong reasons in support uf Mr. Saunders Davies; nothing stronger could be adduced. (Cheers.) Subsequently Lord Lisburne intimated his in- tention to resign at the present dl""O¡Itlon, and Mr. Saunders Davies was of course their candidate (cheers) especially as it was understood tuat tu the upper i)-irl of the county there was no one willing to represent them ill Parliament. For himself, he must say that he had no idea that Col. Powell wished to «oto Parliament, it he did, why not come forward in proper time. He I\lere » under ail the circumstances of the case, thought I.I-iat N,l"- blunders Davies had the greatest claim on the e u °rs. It should also be remembered that his father was >r many years Chairman of the Court of Quarter bcssions tor this county, always at his post of duty, and never falleù in Ills offieia; capacity to afford satisfaction. (AppllUie0 The father's services, the high character he bore, his at ac. ment to Con- servatism, should undoubtedly turn the scale in favour of the son. (Cheers.) He then noiniuated Mr. Saunders Davies as a tit and proper person to represent the County of Cardigan in Parliament. Dr. Jone?, Hancych, seconded the nom?atton. remarking that Cardiganshire was a maritime county, and he hoped the electors would support Mr. Saunders Davies, who was the fittest person to represent iti interests m the. House of Commons. They w?pd some one to go to i.f lament for them who would not only vote in favour 0: :111 measures calculated to benefit the shipping interests of the country, but also when required, to advocate the interests of the parts and harbours on the Ctrdiijanshire coast. (Cheers.) If |\ £ r Saunders Davies followed the steps 01 his lamented father, they would be fortunate in securing his services, (ap- plause) for he was strict in the performance of every duty no one ever attended to it more conscientlollsly and honestly. Whether at the court of Quarter Sessions, or in the House of Commons, he never flinched from that which he believed was right: (Cheers.) He was convinced that his s in, whose nomination it gave him great pleasure to second, would emulate all the excellences of his father, and wa ill every respect worthy to represent them in Parlia- ment. (Cheers.) The gallant Colonel was certainly late in the field—rather slolv in bis movements. Had he coine forward parlier they would most prooably have seleeteu him but he would hardly answer a letter; -it was with difficulty they got. any intelligence of him (laughter) and at the eleventh hour he presented himself. He hoped they would now elect the fittest inan-,Nlr. Sautiiers DAvie, (Cheers.) Mr, Lloyd Davies asked permission to correct one or two ititecuracies,-iio doubt unintentional on the part of the speakers. The first was, that Colonel Powell did not ap- pear as a candidate until the eleventh hour. Now, that was not siricily correct. The first intimation the Colonel had of Lord Lisburne's intention to retire was at a time wiien he was in a distant part or colland; ana the moment the intelligence reached him, with perfect freedom from selfishness, he abstained from presenting himself as a candidate, observing at the same time that his services were at the command of the county. Thus, it was pure delicacy alone that prevented him from at first offering himself as a candid it e. (Apphuse.) Then, as to the Conservative meetings, they were not intended to be general. The meeting at Aberayron was convened by the friends of Mr. Saunders Davies. No notice had been given to him of the meeting. He was at the Quarter Sessions, and at the con- elusion of the business, just as he was preparing to depart, he was informed that a meeting was about to be held, and he remained to it. But how was it that a general invitation was not given ? He had no desire to claim for himself any undue importance but he thought that his interests in the county were as great as those gentlemen who took upon themselves to select a candidate. Besides, he was as stanch a Conservative? as any one of them, and had himself fought their battles. (Cheers.) He did not, therefore, without cause complain that a meeting of Conservatives was convened without an invitation from its promoters for him to attend. (Applause.) However, he did attend the meeting, which turned out to be it snug little family party. (Laughter.) A list was shown him, which was discussed, and he cautioned them against premature action, believing, as he did, that the twenty-three gentlemen who had signed u did not carry sufficient interest in the county to return a member. He urged upon them not to sever the political interests of Conservatism, which in this county had ever been intact aud wholly impregnable, (cheers) because, if Colonel Powell presented himself as a candidate-and the probability was that he would do so—and then, supported by many Conservatives, and the Gogerddan interest, he would be returned and the Conservative party broken up. (Hear, hear.) The Colonel was now a candidate, and they were lamentably destroying their own interests, as he bad anticipated, and the poll on Thursday would further show that his conjecture was altogether right, for the gallant Colonel would undoubtedly be returned. (Cheers, aud counter cheers.) He left the meeting* wit,or protesting ftgaiost th* procesdage and b8 relieved nothing wa, done after he went away except that the meeting was adjourned. Now, what should have bccn done ? He believed the proper course was to Ilave called the electors together, not to support Mr. launders Davies or Colonel Powell, but to deliberate calmly and disinterestedly on the qualifications of those who weia- prepared to accept the representation, and then to have fixed upon the best man. (Cheers,) At the adjourned meeting a resolution was agreed upon to support Mr. Saunders Davies, although Colonel Powell told them that ')e would contest. And what did Mr. Saunders Davies say? With that generosity incident to early manhood he said, "If Colonel Powell comes forward I will not stand." l'hen, how does he stand He does not even reside in the county and was, no doubt, urged to the contest by his friends. For himself, he believed the man of independent interests would be returned. It was not now in the power of my set of gentlemen in this county to return a man of their hoice. (Cheers.) In boroughs, large interests might pre- vail but in this county the independent interest of the electors was paramount. (Cheers.) Colonel Powell rested '.is claim for support on bis independence—on his personal worth & value. (Applause.) These were not the times to ride rough-shod through the country. Intelligence was abroaj men read and thought on political and all other questions 'hat absorb attention. (Cheers.) They knew what to do and were not to be driven to the support of any favouiite. Welshmen, although many of them were not conversant vith English, intuitively saw through the sophistry and chicanery practised in elections like the present. (Ap- plause.) They were not to be imposed upon-they saw through gloss as readily as any one. (Cheers.) And in this particular case they have exercised their powers to advantage. (Hear, hear") Colonel Powell was a gentleman of large property and territorial possessions; he had at all times served with the Conservatives; and it should not be forgotten that his father represented the county more than forty years. Therefore the Conservatives, he arsued. were bound to support Colonel Powell on the present ocasion. fie would not say one word as to the quatiaoation: of Mr. Saunders D?vies, whose father was a worthy and honour- able man,-a man who always did what he said he would do. (Cheers.) And, so far as paternal qualifications went, Mr. Saunders Davies was entitled to consideration. But excellence of intellect and of heart did not necessarily de- scend from father to son !-Merits were not heriditary (Cheers and laughter.) He saw what they meant by the laugh; but he did not rest Colonel Powell's ciaim on that basis. (Cheers.) He had listened to the remarks of one of the speakers about the shipping interests, which he con- fessed he did not understand, nor did the speaker himself apflear to comprehend the subject. But ho presumed it was intended to secure the support of those interested in ship- ping for Mr. Sauuders Davies, as that branch of trade was just now in a depressed condition. He could not see any peculiar qualification that Mr. Davies had to fit him to pro- mote the shipping trade. They had better return Colonel Powell, who knew something about the snbject, for he not only had a yacht, but frequented forein ports. (Laughter.) ?iplil,y point appeared to be the removal of certain imposts from foreign ships entering English ports, and Cut. Powell was the man to represent the shipping interest, for he knew where the shoe pinched. Any amelioration that may be ellecte 1 must be accomplished by the direct interference of the representatives urging the subject on the attention of Ministers, and Col. Powell was prepared to do so. (Cheers,) There was also the almost certain prospect of a European war, the horrors and final result of which the human mind failed to comprehend and it was therefore of the first impor- tance that they shonld return a member whose views are formed in the subject-one who is prepared to maintain the neutrality of this country in the efforts of one tyrant to supersede another. (Cheers.) They should return a gen- tlenian who woul 1 maintain the non-interference of Enll- land in the contest under all circumstances save national: dishonour or loss of territory. (Cheers.) War was not only terrible in itself, but it entailed burdens upon the country of a most oppressive character. The war that fol- lowed the French Revolution imposed a debt of JE800,003,000 upon England, and another war might increase this debt twofold (Cheers.) Col. Powell was prepared to resist every approach to war that did not touch our possessions or tarnish our national honour. (Cheers.) Col. Powell, entered into a personal explanation, observ- in that Lord Lisburne's retirement was announced on the 8th of March, but he did not hear of it until the 26th, Mr. Parry, of Llidiade, was the first that communicated with aim, and his reply was, that he intended to present himself as a candidate for the representation. He was unfortunately ill and could not attend the meeting all the 12th, and although he was ill three days, and during that time confined to his bed in London, he started off sooner than his health would have properly permitted, and was by that means enabled to attend the meeting at Aberayron, on the 19th of March. (Hear.) Well, how was that meeting constituted ? In this way, there were twenty-five present who were previously pledged to support Mr. Saunders Oavies, and he had brought to the meeting only four of hi, own supporters. The decision of such a meeting was sure to be adverse to him. (Hear, hear). Nothing else could be expected and such was the case, but he was not hound to abide by their decision. (Cheers.) Mr. Saunders Davies had taken three weeks start of him. He was not prepared to express any definite political opinion on the oresent occasion, having adopted independent principles, Wht he meant. was that on all questions he was prepared to hear thi arguments on both sides, and vote on each inde- pendent of party. (Cheers.) He professed to be a Liberal Conservati ve, but did not pledge himself to any measure or to any party. If Lord Derby introduced any measure that was in his opinion a good one he would support it, but, on the contrary, if it appeared to him to be a bad measure, he would oppose it to the extent of his power. (Cheers.) He would not fetter himself by promises, neither would he bind himself to any set of men. He avowed himself to be a devoted churchman, and was determined to uphold the establishment in its integrity. Still those measures that would tend to the relief or benefit of Dissenters, without positive injury to the church, should have his unqualified support. [A voice—What of the Maynooth Grant?] He youtd not, as be had bi fore stated, pledge bimelf ow war or the other. He wished to give the subject full consider- ation, and when he had heard the arguments pro and con in the House, he would then give an honest vote according to his convictions. He did not see, after this declaration, any reason for detaining them further, and ia the firm expecta- tion of their support, he would resume his seat. (Cheers.) Mr. Saunders Davies said that, Col. Powell was under ttin ilupreiior, that he had not been fairly used on this occasion, a plain statement of the circumstances which have occurred was due both to himself and the electors. When it was known that Lord Lisburne intended to retire from Parliament at the dissolution, he received some communica- tions from his friends and many other Conservatives of the county, asking h:m whether, in the event of the retirement of the Earl of Lisburne, he would consent to be a candi- date for the representation, and to right, if there was any occasion, the battle for the Conservatives. (Cheers.) Having never made overtures to any one, and never having intimated any desire to represent the county, he assumed th?t some diSoulty was expenenced in finding a Conserva- tive candidate. He determined not to act precipitately; and without sending an immediate answer to his friends he deliberately considered the proposal, which, to his mind, seemed to involve subjects of great importance, not only in relation to himself but to the county at large. He also consulted with several gentlemen, and by their advice, as the only means of discovering the views of the electors' he wrote to a great number of influential gentlemen,-and Col. Powell was the first to whom he sent. The Col. was at the time somewhere in the north of Scotland, and several days elapsed before an acknowledgment was received from him. That answer was to the effect that he could promise nothing, and if a dissolution occurred he shonld come down to the county himself. There was not a syllable in the letter of any intention on his part to offer himself as a can- didate, or even renioteiy expressing a wish to represent the > county. M. Williams, of Cwmcynfelin, and other gentle- men wrote to Col. Powell with the same result, and at last .Mr. Williams sent him a letter. stating that it was not fair to keep the county any longer in suspense, and placing his influence at his (Mr. Davies's) disposal. (Cheers.) They were doubtless all acquainted with the meetings at Aber- ayron. The first was adjourned for the purpose of securing the presence of Col. Powell, and the result of the adjourned meeting was such as to leave him no alternative but to take the sense of the county by a general canvass. He had since gone through the county, calling on most of the ctectors from whom he had obtained such promises of sup- electors from whom he had obtained such promises of sup- port as led him to believe that at the close of the poll on Thursday he shall be declared their representative in the House of Commons. (Loud cheers.) Col. Powell asserts that he has great claims on the county of Cardigan. No doubt he had. (Hear, hear.) The long and faithful services of a family to a county entitled its representative to consi- deration. He would be the last person to undervalue the feelings of hereditary attachment to a family so long and honourably connected with this county as the family of Col. Po?'cU h?d been. But were there not reciprocal oblia- turns to the county ? Had the county no claims on Col. Powell ? (Cheers.) Why should be keep the county in i "uspense? Hadtheynota right to some information as to his intentions at a lime when it was well known that Par- liament was on the eve of a dissolution ? Where was Col. Powell at that time ? Where were his friends who now support him ? Had he then intimated to his friends his intentions ? (Cheers.) It was clear to him that Col. Powell had not treated the county fairly, or with the respect which was due to every independent constituency. (Cheers.) He did not hesitate to state that ha,1 Col. Powell presented himself as a candidate at an earlier period he would have found in him and his friends warm supporters, and then he (llr, Davies) was not such a stranger in the county as some persons had represented him to be. (Cheers.) Col. Powell had not favoured them with his political opinions, and the little they knew of them was through the kindness of Mr. Lloyd Davies, who had volunteered an explanation for the gallant Colonel. (Laughter.) He earnestly hoped and be- lieved that Ministers will keep this country from plunging into the European war which he feared had commenced. At this moment the first blow has probably been struck, and a struggle commenced, the sad oonsequences of which they could not anticipate. They knew not when or where it would end. He believed that the Government will keep aloof froui the coyltest. (Cheers ) There was no disposi- tion to iliterfere, (hear, hear,) and he hoped Ministers will take the precaution to provide an adequate force to maintain adignihfd neutrality. (Cheers.) He would support Mi- nisters in presfrving such a neutrality, and vote for the requsite supplies. (Cheers.) Many questions were asked him by the electors on whom he had called with regard to the shipping interests. Why it had been supposed by Mr. Lloyd Davies that he could not understand the question so ivell as Cel. Powell he was at a loss to perceive. Certainly he did not keep a yacht. (Laughter.) What that had to do with slipping he did not know. (Cheers,) He did not like to pledge himself to any particular measure, but he would readily undertake to support every proposal for the relief of the shipping interests. He did not hesitate to say that for English ships to be placed in so disadvantageous a position in comparison to those of other nations was most unjust, and called for the immediate attention of those who ippreciate the value and importance of our mercantile ma- rine. (Cheers ) He did not think there was any other topic on which it was requisite for him to speak at present. Colonel Powell asked them for support as a Liberal Conser- vati,e, while he declared himself a Conservative, and not an illiberal old Tory as he had been caBed. The Conser- vatism to which he was attached had been defined as con- sisting of a warm attachment to the CrowR, a determination to support tht HOU" of Lards ia all i" integrity* aad a desire to accord to the people those rights to which the ad vance of education may justly entitle them. (Cheers.) There was no other candidate, and the show of hands being in favour of Mr. Saunders Davies, Mr. Inglis Jones demanded a poll for Col. Powell, which was appointed to take placc on Thursday (yesterday), and which we are enabled to give BY SPECIAL EXPRESS. CLOSE OF THE POLL. CARDIGAN. Powell 106 Davies. 528 ABERYSTWITI1. Powell 607 ) Davies. 169 LAMPETER. Powell 160 Daviee. 176 TREGARON. Powell 198 Davies. 55 i Total for Powell 1070 Total for Davies. 928 Majority for Powell 142

ABERYSTWITH CO.MMISSIOXKRS" ME FTIN'G. -Town -Hall, Tuesday; present -Ntr.- John Jenkins in the chair; Messrs. Charles Hackney, E. W. Jones. Thomas Jones, P. Williams, It Morris, D. Williams, and J. Miller. The usual monthly bills being examined and passed, Dr. Bell offered to take charge of the grass-plot in front of the Marine Terrace for the ensuing year. The Commissioners gladly availed themselves of the offer, and authorized him to make such arrangements as he thought proper for its improve- ment, and to prevent its being trespassod upon. Payment of considerable arrears of water rent was ordered "to be enforced. A public drain was ordered to be made from Chalybeate Court through Moor.street, to empty itself into the main drain in Mary Street, the work to be commenced forthwith. Several plans for the construction of a Milldam were prepared, but the consideration of the subject was deferred, as it was not certain whether the mill would ever be worked again, since the weir supplying the canal was destroyed, and it had become dried up, and probably the ground might be levelled. There was no other business. ABERYSTNVITH COUNCIL MEETING.—A meeting of the Town COllncil was held on Tuesday I:ist; present—George Fossett, Esq., Mayor, in the chair; Messrs. John Hughes, John Robjrt Jenkins, J. Matthews, R. Edwird, liichard Roberts, and D. Edwards. The plan selected for the new methodist chapel to be built in North Gate-street was produced for inspection, and approved by the Council. It was determined that the Council should peram- bulate the boundaries of the Borough property on the 17th inst. The expediency of lighting the town clock with gas was discussed, and the subject left for consideration at a future meeting. It was considered that if it should be determined to light the clock it ought to be done effectually I and not as at present. CLARKE v. DICKSON.—ALLEGED MISREPRESENTATION.— In the Court of Common Pleas, on Monday, at the Sittings in Banco, before Lord Chief Justioe Cockburn, and Justices Crowder, Willes, and Byles.—This was an action to recover money paid for some shares in the Welsh Potosi Lead and Copper Mine, upon the ground that the plaintiff had been induced to take the shares by false representations, and at the trial the verdict was for the plaintiff. The matter now came on upon cause being shown against a rule for a new trial; and it was contended on the part of the defendant that there had been no misrepresentation.—The Lord Chief Justice said be was of opinion that the rule should be dis- charged. Looking at the prospectus issued by the directors, of whom the defendaut, Colonel Dickson, was one, it seemed to him impossible not to see that there was misrepresenta- tion. The directors informed the public, whom they in- vited to take shates in this company, that the property con- sisted of a mine which was held for a term of years granted by Mr. Pryse Loveden; and the directors went on to say that they had made arrangements for the purchase of the valuable property for £ 5000 in cash and £ 25,000 in paid-up shares. The fact was that the immediate lessee of Mr. Pry.e Loveden was Mr. Williamson, who had made over his in- terest for £1000 to Wilkinson, who was associated with Colonel Dickson .prior to the issuing of the prospectus. There were misrepresentations in two particulars—that the purchase was made by the company from the person who derived hit interest from Mr. Pryse Loveden, and that the consideration was £ 30,000. The substantial grievance was that the pliintiff had been deceived by representations that the.prop -rty had been purchased from the party who held a lease from Mr. Pryss Loveden, and for a large sum, when the truth was that the lessee had parted with his interest for a small and comparatively insignificant price to an inter- mediate party, who had assisted in getting up this company, and was one of the directors, and who ought to have been put prominently forward as the person from whom the com- pany was to purchase this mine Under these circumstan- ces the case was properly left to the jury. Looking at &H the circumstances there was m ground for setting aside the verdict as against the evidence though there might be some ground for contending that the plaintiff had been led to purchase the shares by the statements of a gentle- man who was a broker, yet there was the oath of the plain- tiff that it was the representations in the prospectus which induced him to take shares and the learned juige was not dissatisfiel with the verdict. Rule discharged. ABERAYRON.—LAUNCH.—On Wednesday last, a brigan- tine, named Maria Anna," 300 tons burthen, was success- fully launched from Mr. J. Harries' timbtr yard, accompanied with deafening cheers from hundreds of spectators. This fine vessel is intended for the West India trade, and will be commanded by Mr. James Jones, of Llanrhysted. CATO PETTY SE?KMM. TUO" MMMMM VAN h.U is j Tuesday iMt. at the Brunant Arms, before Sir Jame? Drummond, Bart., and the Rev. Henry John Daries.- David Davies, surveyor of Highways in the parish of Talley, charged Thomas Jones, with non-payment of rate. Paid and costs. P.C. Flook charged Mr. John Davies with using a cart without a name upon it. Fined Is. and oosts Mr. David Davies, Dolegleision, was appointed high constable for the division of Cayo, and Mr. David Edwards, Troedyr him for the Upper Division. Parish constables were sworn in for the parishes of Cayo, Llansawel, Llanycrwys, 1'en- carreg, and Talley. Mary Davies v Evan Evans, for an assault. Case dismissed, complainant did not appear. This concluded the buiness of the sessions.

THE ELECTION FOR PEMBROKE BOROUGHS. This Election took place at Pembroke on Friday. Captain Child in proposing Sir John Owen as a fit and proper person to represent the Boroughs of Pembroke, Tenby, Wiston, and Milford, said he felt a peculiar gratifi- cation in its having fallen to his lot to do so, as his father- in-law had had ttie pleasure of doing the same thing at six different elections, successful ones for Sir John 0 wetl He felt it quite unnecessary to advert to Sir John's public actions or private virtues, as they were well known, and had endeared him to all and such was the feeling at the present time in his favour that, the gallant Captain said, I have only to go to Haverfordwest on Friday next when the County Elciou takes place, and propose him as a fit and proper person to represent the county, and I feel confident he would be returned-and more than that, would be returned without opposition. Alluding to the hints thrown out by some parties that Sir John wonld find a difficulty in raising the sinews of war for a contest, he aid he knew that there were many people whj would only be too ready to put their hands into their pocket on behalf of his cause and he knew one individual in the world who on such an occasion would put his hands into both pockets. He, concluded by pro- posin Sir John Owen. James Bryant, Esq., had great pleasure in seconding the | proposal of Captain Child; and, in one of the heartiest telling speeches we ever remember, told his hearers why he supported Sir Johu-it was because he loved him. He would not be inclined to fetter their repersentative in any j way, but in these times he felt certain that no member who did not advocate the cause of peace would be entertained. He felt a thorongh confidence in Sir John Owen, and would support him, heart and soul, to the last, No other member being proposed Sir John Owen was declared duly elected, amid great eheering and waving of handkerchiefs. John Adams, Esq Hollyland, felt it necessary to explain the course taken by the Conservative part of the consti- tuency, when they had felt annoyed with Sir John's last vote, and he had thought it is duty to write to Sir John for an explanation, as one honourable man ought to do to another, and he had much pleasure in stating that he had had an honourable man's answer-which he read to the meetiu-and which bad thoroughly reinstated his con- fidence in Sir John. Sir John in that letter stated that he had been greatly alarmed at Lord Derby's speech in the House of Lords about the armed neutrality, and had been greatly assured by Lord Derby's explanation of that speech at the Mansion House dinner. He (Sir John) said he could not pledge himself to support any particular Government in these critical times and would give an independent support to that Government which in his opinion did most to keep up the honor of this country, and to maintain the peace of the world. Colonel Greville at some length descanted on the great natural advantages of Milford Haven, and in what way he thought those advantages might be most fully developed; he confessed he thought that in order to do that a man of great commercial weight would assist them wonderfully. Disclaiming any ambitious ideas in politics on his part, he made a touching allusion to his earlier life, and gave a can- did account of his interview with Mr. Lever, and told the meeting that when Mr. Lever, had proposed to him his readiners to come forward as a candidate for the Pembroke Boroughs, hiq answer was If you do I shall vote for Sir John." As far as we understood him to proceed-he did not wish to see Milford Haven made a subsidiary Port to Galway, which would be likly to happen were they to have Mr. Lever or his friends to represent them. He then gave his own political views—stated that he had been a Liberal 30 years ago, and he was a Liberal now and concluded by introducing to the notice of the meeting a gentleman of Conservative views who would speak for himself, a man of high commercial standing, and a director of the Great Eas- tern steam ship— Mr. Cargill, who candidly stated that he had been desir- ous of becoming a candidate for the representations of these Boroughs but since he had been down here he found that the feeling on behalf of Sir John Owen was so great, and he might say almost unanimous, that it waa perfectly useless for any one to oppose him. He stated to the meet- ing that he hoped they would not believe for one moment that it was out of ill-feeling or wanton disrespect to Sir John that he made his appearance there. But he looked on Milford Haven as a port of vast national importance; that he did not wish to see it made a mere feeder to Galway and that it was this reason which had induced him to come down, as he had been led to believe that Mr. Lever bad intended coming forward for these Boroughs, and be did not see why he should not have a Mai too. The commercial independence of Milord Haven he advoca- ted; and as a director of the Great Eastern he thought he could be of some use in furthering the great i object. He presented to the meeUpg the address he had I ?..par.d to the <.ket«f, Mod thankM? thtm IW beu ?u,d [ <KMt? lwvwoowy ?w? J No other persons having risen to addreM tfea BMltiac, Mr. John Owen, Tayston House, is a 8MC feeling address, returned thanks on behalf of his father. Sir Jobs Owen. The proceedings wore brought to close by John Oim. Es q., Lieut Pembrokeshire Artillery Militia wbo said. At Sir John « grandson I beg to tender you my humble tribvl* of thanks for this renewed proof of confiicBoe in him « shown by your re-electing him as your representative to day. Prefacing the few remarks I feel myself bound to THH eft this occasion by stating that I disclaim any pereoul al- Jusions ta any indi- idua I present, I shall foci it my duty ta make some reference to a meeting held at Neylaad son* little time back, at which Mr. Orrell Lever praeidvd; the ostensible object of that meeting being to promote the com- mercial interests of Milford Haven, but which, I Uwe 80 hesitation in denouncing as nothing more n0r Ini, s04if the flimsy veil of advancing those interests, than a Cafca- street conspiracy to oust your present representative. Now these is no doubt that Mr. Lever has conferred great betwte on the county he represents but I must say there is a large enough field for his usefulness in the county he m presents, without his coming to interrupt our representation here; and this I will add, that whenever we want a fma representatives for these Boroughs, we shall not go eleaa where for one, but will have a man from our own oounty. I contend that in vour present Member you have < -um quite competent and willing to promote the real Mtrraafe of the Haven, only point out what you want him to 40. and one that will act for you without any motiv" of Mu- interest-for you all knew that the leading principle of )&is Hfe has been a thorough abnegation of self. But, gentleman, ai^ f there no other interests but our commercial onee that ougkt to be attended to ? Is there no such thing as the poer man's interests No satisfaction in making, as your (tea- ber has done, happy faces roun i the cot-&" hearth, s.-kiag for no return, but supported bv the knowledge that in spreading contentment among ib- humbler cla-s he hisdoisif his best to strengthen the foundations of the t'iroae. For after all, it i. the collate That supports the throne." Sir John's life has tauzlt ull a mo<it instraeUve teesnn and from the cailirr pages of hi* career we learn h"w utess- sary it is to have the IDoral courage to say soiaeUwea qqt little monosyllabic, No yet from the later pavtagea at hU life we draw the cheering and pleasing coneolation, that if a man endeavours honestly to do his duty in that sphere ia which Providence has pleased to place him, he wilt jiial what all rnu;t value, the approbation of Ui. fallow couutry- men and what is worth all the gold, the aproval OF hia 0, good conscience. If bi. coarse has bean eaftesto chequered, perhaps it is all for the best, for had it list bo4q so, we never should have teste d to the eiteat we sincerity of your devotion, and the truthfulae** ao4 «o-> selfishness of your love. An4 if we have felt the dayw sometimes rainy, we have always been cheered by thmo beautiful words of LonCfeUow- Be still, sad heart, and ceaee. repining Behind the clouds is the enn etill ahiniaf: Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain most fall- Some days must be dark and dreary." Wanted we one thin?more to eoafoft w, w? <ad,it ?iet. ing to the ladies' ?eacbee) in the wmMM ?<?y OW44 With your comtMey and woman's ww. t? contented. Md we Mk no moM, In coaclupea. *|)M once more?to'thank*you for ,our kindtM? ow a" tB t?4t day, and i cnDot help doing M,aHudmz? one gentle- man "ho. though pertoatUy unknown to Sir .¡, ee aenerously advocated his cause-I mean Mr. Meyrisk; and. if it is any gratification to you and him to know it. I 440. tell you, by your kindness this day you have centhb«t«i much to make the evening shadows fall more jo render happier the twilight musings in via old home. Three cheers for Sir John and fur Mr. Moriek, nd vote of thauks to the Mayor, terminated the proceedings.—- Tehgruph.

BISHoP OF BANGOR.-The Earl ef Doty ba» iTiril the Bishopric of Bangor, rendered vacant by 11M" the:light Ref.IDe, ChristopherlBethell to th«3e«4B^8azi- nor Maurice Bonnor, M. A. of Chriet^Cburch^Oxitodt can- on of St. Asaph, and vicar of Ruabon, near Wntkan. The'rev. gentlemen graduated at Oxford ia 1825, when he was,second class in mathematica, and third class n elaeesa. In 1827 he was ordained by the late Dr. Lasnots. and after serving some minor offices 5alitbe church.Hie en presented by Dr. Carey Bishop of St, Aaaph, to tho vUartm of Raubon, which he has held up to {the'prewnt tMM < iTha rev. gentloman i. said to owe tie elevation totbe iufiuenoe of Mr. Gladstone, whose brother-in-law, IFir Stenhea Glynne, is L')rd Lieutenant of Flintshire.

BIRTHS. On the'30th'ult.thclwifaUof |Hr. 8. SpraktfCMtatUy Arms Inn, of this town, of a eon. On the 5th inst., at Priory-street, ia tIUa town, wife of Mr. Henry Daviee,Jol^Queen's~CoUegeJ|BirmiagbeaB,!2of a daughter. On the 3rd instant, at|Parkybox, nenr Kidwelly, the W* of Mr, Manael, of a son. On the 2nd instant, the wife of Mr. Waltses, draper, 21sw street, Neath, of a daughter. MAR AGES. On the 27th ulL. at St. purl Church, Prmc. P?. Liverpool, bv the Rev. Augustus l.pp. ef Helaton Glanuw School, hMthar.m.?w of the MS?? Ber. towUmd WHUMM, D.D., FaU*w. of klw ?n?? CMnbrM?e, Viea Pnam? ef 3t. D?M*t ??M'. &MEBE md Vic" of Broad"ke. WM% te J5Uen» MSBISBSBHI ??ht?.f MM t? ChMh<Cot??Ka.. 1<&-? ?. R W el South Hill Grove, Lirerpo?. Ou the 27th ult, at St. Gabriel's Churchy Finlno, W Rev. E. Symons, B. A., brother-in-law of th* hri^ adimi.0 Philippi, Visoount de Tabj, of Westboura-piase, Bnke- square, to Jane Anna, youngest daughter of the bd* LiggL. Colonel Henry Broome, of Her Majesty's aid Tright fint- goons. Ou the 3th ult., by lioense, atNuyaM Llwyd rhaial Mr. William Griffiths, druggist, to Mary, eideet daughter, ot Mr. B. Evans, timber merchant, all of Aberayreo. On the 3rd instaut, at St. Mary's Church, Swanasn, JW the Rev. E. B. Squire, Mr. Joseph Herbert, draper, llew- castle Emlyn, to Mrs. Catherine Thomas, at mgh-street, Swansea. On the 28th ult., at St. Paul's, Sketty, by the 1ft. Welby, assisted by the Rev. S. Davies, FclK w400 If Esq., youngest Ion of the late Arthur WeMnr. flaf., la Caroline, fourth daughter of the latot Thoom Bin. Baq., et the Bryn, near Swansea. On the 23rd ult., at Lampeter Church, Tsmar Bsstoa, isa of Great Ormood-street, London, to Sarah, daughter ef M late Thoa. Arthur, Esq., of iampow, Cardiganshire. DSATH8. On Taesday last, Mrs. Edwards, relict of the late Mr. D, Ed wards, Marine Store Dealer, Blue Street, in tMetnwn. On the 28th ult., aged 20 months, Sarah Elizabeth, dangfc- ter of Mr. Edward Mason, of the Three Crowns, Nott aqun. in this town. On the 25th ult., aged 77 years, the Ber. David GnAtfe, Baptist minister, Llangwm, near Llandilo, better kiwta the popular and familiar appellation of "Griffiths, Cwnjter. He baptized in his day upwards of 1,600 persons sion. On the 28th ult.. at Penteyr, Motkty,, Mr. Waa. Pries, aged 71 years. On the 30th ult., at Prendergast, Havulbidwat, Mr. W, John, lime merchant, aged 62 years. On the 1st instant, at St. Thomas' Green. "J?t"1 at an advanced age, Mrs. Young. On the lat instant, at Upper Tower Hill, TTsTMlasdsMfc ill the 63rd year of her age, Anns, relict 8f thslMillB. William Rogers. On the 1st instant, Jacob Lloyd, aontf Mr. Sfakard Roberts, police-sergeant, LLandyaeul, Cardiganshire. nbdmd On the 30th ult., at Aberystwith, aged 75, MM. Tnals, relict of the late Capt, Teale, of this town. On the 1st inst, at Aberystwith, aged II, Mr. David Lewis, Coburg House. On the 1st instant, at Victoria-terrace, Neath,$mi 9S years, Mr. William Walters, parish clerk, and of Llandovery. On the 2nd instant, Mr. Joseph Evans, of the Fksw and! Feathers, formerly landlord of the Royal 04d4 Neath, aged 58 years.

FAIRS IN MAT. CA.RMA,RTHIRNSHMS. Bredd% 17; Cnawil Gate* 6; Laugharne, 6; Llanboidy, 22; Lloaddarog, 23; Tlintilji. 6, 14; Llanfihangel Yeroth, 12; Llanddareg, al; T in sawel, 20; Mydrim, 3; Newcastle Etalyn, 10; Mai Clears, 14. CARDIGANSHIRE.—Aberystwith, 14; Tfrnnrtss, 1 Vpn grannog, 27; LlanwyddnW, 9; Lied rod, 7; digaid, 7; Tregaron, 3. Pv.-nRoKmxmz.-Camw, 1; Haverfordwest, 90; Lisa- deloy, 1; Mannclochog, 22; Karberth, 13; Pembroke, 11; Prendergast, 1. GL\MORGAN8HIXK. Aberavon, 13; CnM si COT- bridge, 4; Llangafelach, 1; Llaagynyd, 3; Llsntoiseent, 12; Penrise, 11; Pearyn, 12; St. Nichols* W; aoMtt fc 14; Waen, 13. BUECONSHIKS. — Dervnnoek, 1; Talgarth, l' ¡ con, 4; Builth,9; Hay, '17.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE- Q C.uu.urrIlJl!(-A t.!w(tt, jT<- t > ? and BntMMM, ^Ul^ /twm WhiUUm,, "tb i ir<m: Jblow resem: W?f. :??M?Cl? ?. ??t j???? LadyPhUipf% Uepd, (ram  GtoNCMter ru?; kum Glouester, with salt. tr Ki4..n :1.. PortbanWI: FalOOD, G?B? from KM?ly.itheSt? &tt?. the A corn, Jo.. ?r &rmt?. w" ttt?hM Pbœbe, Hewitt: EnKrphtte, 1 bo. for UtMi? i» o a] last. ABEMYSTWITH.—?n-tKtf, tb, MArg&nt J. low ?rth Ann, Ellis: Arrorean, Do?bten. Dove, R?.= New Diligence, DavieJJ &Mn LUaeBy: gence, JenktM Cent, H?M. fro.. Ne4b: (.) K'y? lymmon, Dempsey, from Liverpool. Hailed, the Anne, Enos, for Newport: Ann, Da vise, tm Oangor Candace, Jenkins, for Llauetly: lemoQo, leans* for Bay: Ann, Martin, for Btmoatb: Ia4uiir;f tor bet-king; lrondale, Williams, for AbordOM- 206MWI iiii = for ilwtmadm (,I.) um~" 8M, IriI84

how far in their opinion it may be expedient to transfer the charges to the estate account by a vote of the Board. The CScrk wa, also rcau^sttd to write to the auditor to appoint a day for auditing the aceoun's. Mr. W. H. Nevili then addressed the Board in reference to the grant of £ 500 to the Athenaeum, and the resolution oi the Board in September. 18o5, voting that sum. Mr. Nevili laid a statemrnt of the money expended in the erection of the building and the amount received, from whiui it. ap- peared that the building had cost £ 2,ivil. which include e £ 660 for the site, £ 102 to the architect, and -£1,)]0 te Douglas am Co., contractors. The receipts were £ 1.->1S including £1,118 subscriptions. The balance w:ir 11,11. against the building. The statement would have been placed before them sooner, but the Athenseuin Committee considered it an advantage that it had been de.ajed, as tho first year of its operations had been a mere experiment, but they were glad to be able to statl) that it had been s"H- Mipporting. They were paying interest on the debt at.1', per cent, which amounted to near ;£60 j besides this there had been gas, coals, furniture, and attendance, all of which had been met by the income, and left a bdance of +10 or £ 12 in hand. They proposed to build all additional rcom or two, which had now become essential, and to erect some railing to protect the building, i uoy would require about £ 100 to £ 1-30 to do that. Now the Board had voted by their resolution £.500 to the Atheneeum, but he should only 3.k for half that sum, which, together with a further sum of XiO or £ 60 (which they proposed to raise by a bazaar or some other means), would leave a balance, after paying for the additional rooms and railing, of about £ 1,000, the interest of which he had shown would be easily met, and the Athenaeum be self-supporting. Mr. R, Harris observed that the building should be handed over as a public building to the Board. Mr. C. W. INevill askf d Mr. Harris if he thought the rate- payers would be willing to take the responsibility of the £ 1,000 debt. Mr. Harris replied that it was a solf-I)aying concern, and would therefore he a desirable investment which would be for the public good. Mr. R. T. Howell made some remarks on the grant of E500, and said he was pleased to hear such an excellent report as that produced by Mr. Nevili. The Athenreum Com- mittee would be quite willing to hand over the building to the Local Roard for the public benefit. The Chairman, Mr. Glascodine, Mr. Rosser and other members made some further observations and it tppcared that the building could not be secured, as suggested by Mr. llama for the ratepayers, till they obtained a charter of incorporation. Mr. Howell, after calling attention to the widening of the road in front of the Atheiiceum (which wag itself a great Public improvement), seconded Ilr, Nevill's motion —that the Athenaeum Committee be paid £ 2-50 out of the estate funds The motion was carried unanimously. The Chairman remarked that they could not better ex- pend their money, for after atl it was only transferring a bit of the marsh into the centre of the town and erecting an ornamental building upon it, which was a great credit to the town as well as a great public improvement. A letter from Atr. Isalc, collector, asking for an increase of salary, was read. It appeared that his duties had in- creased with the increase of population and increase of rates since 1853, when his salary was fixed at X30 per annum. On the motion of Mr. Glascodine, seconded by Mr. Rosser, t e rollector's salary was increased to C40. The Clerk and Surveyor's report on the Cae Glaesion Plans for new buildings was laid before the Board and referred to the Sanitary Committee, to deal with it as they thought best. Cheques were signed, and the meeting adjourned.