The Welshman

REVIEW OF THE CORN TRADE. The wind having become southerly this week we have had a return to damp mild weather, so vegetation as yet has had very little to endure from frost and though on the Black Sea as well as the Baltic much ice has formed, we question whether the stoppage will be permanent at all ports with such sudden fluctuations. Nothing can exceed the healthy look of the early planted Wheat, which in some places so covers the ground that it can scarcely be seen, and plants in such condition have become too strong to be seriously aSected, even by a severe winter. It is the changes of spring and the ravages of insects which have most to be feared. The trade yet drags on heavily, but we bear of such a free use for cattle that such a necessary and yet we cannot help saying, a mal-appropriation, cannot fail greatly to diminish our reported superabundance. But while Spring Corn remains so scarce and dear, what else can be expected ? Barley it seems, however, has passed its zenith, and the subsidence of the American demand muat he considered a benefit to the country, for growers might have appropriated more land to its growth than an average consumption would have warranted; and should Wheat be only of secondary consideration with the growers, the population would soon find the diSerence. A rise of os in spring would be a mere bagatelle on present rates and as nothing now pays importers, and importations must fall ofE, it is not at all improbable we shall see it, notwithstanding the present imperturbable dulness. The elections were lately blamed, but since they are over we have bread at 6d. The fact is, we have not been used to such an abundance and such a quality, and the double blessing to the community is lost sight of in the dissatisfaction of middle men. For mildew, rust, and famine are the pets of a certain class, whose sympathy seldom exceeds the circumference of their pockets. The dulnesa lately noted in France baa continued, with several markets rather tower. Belgium has taken the same turn, but Holland, though dull, has not yielded. Hambro', Dantzic, and several places in Germany remained much as previously, not being so much depressed by the probable closing of the ports as expected. New York has rather given way, but exports were only moderate.

THE CORN TRADE. I Laat week's supplies were generally good and large in foreign oats. Exports trifling. English wheat, 5,498 qra foreign, 16,085 qrs. There was a very small show of fresh samples this morning from Kent and Essex. A rather nrmer feeling was evidence in the trade, and, though it was far from brisk, RaIns were readly made. It was still more marked as regards foreign qualities, for which there was a better inquiry at unaltered rates. Country nonr, 20,685 sacks; foreign, 1,885 sacks 6,739 barrels. The trade remained very heavy and prices barely supported for Norfolks and other country sorts. The foreign business continued heavy, without quotable change of price. Town qualities w.-ro unaltered. Maize, 8,617 qrs. This grain los its ready salp, and would have been cheaper to sell in quantity. British barley, 4,869 qrs; foreign, 1.5,218 qrs. English malt- ing sorts were more steady than of late, but medium foreign, as well as low grinding, were Is per qr lower. The malt trade was very heavy, and cheaper to sell. English oats, 1,170 qrs; Scotch, 298 qrs; Irish, 7,976 qrs foreign, 51,798 qrs. All new corn was again 6d to Is qer qr cheaper, and old Russian were rather in buy- era' favour. Native beans, 686 qra foreign, 4,350 qrs. New English were Is per qr cheaper, and dull but in old there was little alteration. English peas, 602 qrs foreign, 3,970 qrs. New white were again rather easier to sell. Linseed, 7,579 qrs; exports, 350 qrs. Seed was calm as well as cakes, at former rates. In clover- seed and other small seeds very little was passing, and prices were scarcely so good, Spring tares rather easier. CPRRBNT PRICBa OF BRITISH GRAIN AND FLOUR IN MARK-LANB, Shillings per Qr. Shillings per Qr. Wheat—Essex and Oatt- English po- Kent, white, 53 to 56 tato. 31—35 Ditto, fine old .— Ditto, Scotch feed Ditto, red, new 48 — 50 Ditto, potato — — — Ditto, old.— Irish feed, white 23 26 Norfolk, Lincoln- Ditto, Sne 27 30 shire & York- Ditto, black. 23 26 shire, red. 47—49 Ditto, Sne. 27—30 Ditto, old — ..Beans—Mazagan 43—45 Barley. 35—3? Ticks 43 44 Grinding 33—36 Harrow. 45—47 Chevalier, 45—50 Pigeon 50 66 Distilling 41—44 Peas—new, white, Malt-Essex, Nor- boilers. 44—47 folk and SuSolk 69——! Maple. 46—48 Ditto, 8ne. ——— Gray 44 46 Kingston, Ware, Flour-Town house- and town-made 69 holds, per sack of Ditto, &ne.—.J 2801bs. 42 47 Brown 52—62 Country. 33—34 Rye 40—42 Households 42 47 Oats-Englimh feed 27—33; Norfolk &SuSolk, ) onshore. 32 —33 AMUVALa THIS WEEK. Wheat Barley Oats. Beans Peas. Flour Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Sacks bris English. 5498 4811 1170 685 602 20685 — Scotch.. 58 298 — — Irith 7976 — — Foreign. 16085 15218 51798 4360 3970 1880 6739 Total 21583 20087 61242 5636 4572 22570 6739

COUNTRY MARKETS. I CARMARTHEN, 5th.-The weather is damp and foggy with a good deal of rain. A moderate attendance at market this day. Wheat met a slow sale at a decline of la per qr. Barley trade is flat. Oata were scarce, and held at previous rates. The demand for flour is very slack, and prices are very irregular. Wheat, 6a 2d to 6a 6d per bushel of 641ba barley, 4a 6d to 4s lOd per bushel of 541bs oats, 2a 6d to 3s per bushel of 401bs. Flour, 30s to 45s per sack of 2801bs. CARDIGAN, 5th.—Weather has been very stormy, windy, and wet, yet mild. Our market ruled steady, former prices being maintained, but no advance. Wheat 6a 9d to 7a 3d barley 4a 6d to 5s oats 2s 3d to 3a per bnsh. CARLISLE, 5th.-There was a good supply of wheat at our market to-day, and a fair supply of oats and barley. All kinds of grain sold slowly at a reduction of about 6d per Carlisle bushel upon last week's quo- tations. Prices :—Wheat white (new), 19s Gd to 22a 6d; wheat red (new), 18s to 20s 6d; barley (new), 14s 6d to 16s; oats (potato), Ua 3d to Us oats (old), 11s to 12a per Carlisle bushel. Flour, Is Ud to 2s Id oat- meal 2s 2d to 2s 4d ryemeal, Is 7d barleymeal, Is 3d, per stone. DONCASTER, 5th.-An exceedingly slow market for wheat to-day, and furthur decline seemed almost inevit- able at the commencement of the trade but we are able to report the close of the market firm, at last week's prices. New wheat, 18s to 20a 6d tine 21s to 22s per load old wheat ,18a to 20s 6d 6ne, 31s to 22s. A fair request for malting barley, and most lots were rather better to buy grinding sorts dull. Grinding barley, 40s to 42s; fine, 44s per qr malting barley, 44a to 46s fine, 47s to 48s per qr. A fair business done in oats, beans, and peas, at late rates. New oats, 28s to 30s fine, 33s to 36s per qr old oats, 34a to 36a, fine, 37s to 38s per qr. Old beans, 21s to 22s per load. New beans 20s 6d to 21s per load. White peas, 18s to 19s fine, 20s per load. READING, 5th.—The excitement of the County election appears to have passed away, and though there was a large attendance of farmers, the supply of wheat was smaller than for some weeks previously. From the nrat a firmness prevailed, and 6ne parcels were taken off at an advance of Is on the terms of last week. Other aorta were taken off slowly at the prices current at last week's market. Fine old sorts of white wheat real- ized from 56a to 60s; intermediate, 53s to 55a; and inferior, 45s to 47s. Best red wheat 55s to 083; intermediate -50s to -53s and inferior sorts, 44s to 48s Barley for malting purposes was in limited suppiy. although the demand was rather slow, prices did not vary. The trade was heavy for the distilling and grinding sorts, and prices declined from Is to 2s per qr. Fine malting barley realized from 48s to 51s; second- ary, 40s to 44s and grinding. 28s to 32s. There was a scanty show of oats, and the trade was heavy at late currencies. Best old Polanda sold at from 32s to 36s new 30s to 33s Waterloo, 28s to 32s and Tartary, 24s to 28a. Of beans and peas there was a moderate show of samples, and for each there was a steady demand, late currenciea prevailing. Beans old, 52s to 56s and new, 48s to 52s. Peas 46s to 48. GLOCESTER, 5th.—Our usual November—dark and wet-has been deferred for a month, as we are now ex- periencing. A good deal of rain has futien this week, and the ground is more saturated than it has been since last spring. There n.re complaints that the wheats have come up very thinly in places, which is attributed to the dryness of the soil in planting time Home planter. actually talk of sowing a second time. There was a tolerably good attendance of farmers and merchants at market to day. The latter offered rather under last week's currencies for wheat. There have been further large arrivals of grain from abroad, and prices must bo put at, Hd per qr. low&r for wheat. Bn.dey atso 1. trifle cheaper. No alteration in other descriptions of grain At Cheltenham market on Thursday prices were about the same for wheat as lust week. KENT. 5th.-There was no improvement to report in the corn trade in this county. At Canterbury on Satur- day there was an average show of whppt. both red and white, but there was only a slow dc-n? the prices of last week being generally realized, though in some cases reduction of Is to 2a took place. Of barley there was a seasonable supply, particularly of good malting samples, but the trade was dull at Is to 2a leaa than last week. Oats were ptent.it'u), the prices being a tritle below those previously obtained. Beana and peas main- tained their late value. Quotations :—White wheat, new, 51s to 53s; brown wheat, new, 47s 50s; barley, grinding, 34s to 36a; ditto matting, 41s to 45s; matt, 70a 76a oats black, new 8d to 30a ditto white, new, 28s to 34a beans, 44s to 4us ticks 0111, JG" to 52s ditto new, 50s to 52s peas, 44d to 45s. At Maidatone there was a plentiful supply of wheat in good condition, but j business was inactive, at prices a little below those of last week. Barley was Is per qr. cheaper. Oats sold at firm rates. Beans and peas obtainable on easier terma. NORWICH, 5th.-There waa'a fair show of wheat at this market to-day, but the trade still continuing very dull, prices must be quoted about la per qr. lower than last week. The supply of barley was tolerably good, but a large proportion was only of secondary quality. This was difficult of sale, and Is to 2a per qr. lower but malting descriptions can scarcely be said to have brought less money. White wheat (weighing 641b. to 651b ), 54s to 58s; red ditto (weighing 631b. to 651b.), 4:)s to -51s best malting barley (weighing 561b to 571b.), 48a to 49s runs, ditto (weighing 551b to .561b.), 46s to 48s distilling ditto (weighing 511b to 531b.), 40a to 42a; oats30ato32aperqr. Flour, 33s per sack. Averages: Wheat, 2,025 qrs., 51s 7d; barley 9,695 qrs, 48a7d. NOTTINGHAM, 5th.—At our Corn-exchange to-day there was about an average show of wheat for the season, and the grain was in moderate condition. The tone of the demand was improved, and prices for fine aorta were unaltered inferior rather lower. Of barley the supply was fair quality irregular. The inquiry was dull. and the sales made were at rather lower rates. The show of oats was middling, and there was not much doing, last week's rates being hard to support. The supply of beans was by no means plentiful, and there was quiet demand, at little or no alteration in the quota- tions. Peas were a slow sale at previous rates. Cur- rency to the grower :—New white, 52s to 56s new red, 46s to 50s; malting barley, 46s to 50s grinding, 42s oats, 30s to 36s; old beans, 54s to 57s new 50a to 54s per qr. MELTON, 5th.-There was a small show, and both wheat and barley gave way a farther Is in price oats, however, remaining nrm. Wheat, 428 qrs, at 46a 8d barley, 1,455 qrs, at 38a 6d and oats, 376 qrs, at 26s Cd per imperial qr. There is yet a free trade in pota- toes, frost keeping off. Dealers buy readily at J64 per ton, or 2a 6d per bushel, rounds, but there is little trade for ilukea at 3s to 3a 6d. The crop is sprouting very much, and the market is rather forced in consequence. N¡,WCASTLE-ON-TYNE, 5th.—The corn-market has been languid during the week, and although wheat and flour have been offered at a furthur reduction of Is, per qr and sack respectively, it has failed to bring about an active demand. Malting barley has been most dimcult to move even at a furthur decline of la per qr. At our market to-day there was a moderate show of wheat from the growers, fair from the coast, but a large from abroad. Upon wheat generally there was a decline of Is per qr, but there was no pressure to sell. Flour sold slowly at an abatement of Is per sack. Malting barley was in little favour, although offered freely at the de- cline of the week. Beans and peas were tending lower the arrivals being rather in excess of the demand. Oats were without change. SouTH WALES, 5th.—The wheat trade has been quiet during the past week, and buyers and millers have de- clined to enter into transactions except for immediate requirements, unless holders would give way-which they declined to do; hence the dullness which has prevailed. Malting barley has met with more inquiries but prices have not advanced; grinding samples have declined in value about 6d per qr. Beans steady at last week's quotations. Oats have been plentiful, but, owing to there being a good demand, prices have not given way. Indian corn about Is per qr. cheaper. WILTSHIRE, 5th.—At Warminster market to-day the attendance was rather small, the weather being wet and gloomy. The supply of wheat was smalt, but as advanced rates were asked the trade ruled slow, and in the little business done previous rates were not ex- ceeded. One fine and heavy lot made 56s the qr. but the general quotation may be placed at 48s to 54s. For barley there was a better demand than during several weeks past, and prices were in favour of the seller. The best malting parcels realized 48s to 52s, secondary 42s to 47s and grinding 36s upwards. In other corn a very small amount of business was done, at about previous rates :—0ats, 26s to 30a beans 46s to 56s peas 42a to 50a.

THE CATTLE TRADE. I The supply of beasts fresh up for to-day's trade is very limited, and in consequence prices have not re- ceded so much as was anticipated. Our top quotation is, howaver, quite exeeptional, and only obtained in very few instances for extreme choice animals both as to weight and quality best deacriptiona of foreign as well as second quality British may be quoted nrm, and, in the absence of our usual supply, sellers are indispos- ed to give wsy trade, therefore, is heavy, and a clearance will not be made. The sheep market is characterized by great inactivity, but we note variations from previous rates. The Calf-market is bare, yet the demand is slow at less money. Pork also is sold for less money. OOMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF PRICES AND SUPPLY OF CATTLE AT MARKET, ON MONDAY LAST. At per stone of 81b., sinking the offal. Total Supply. B eef. 3s 4d 5s 6d)BeastB 5380 Mutton 3a 4d 5s 2d Sheep and Lamba 18240 Lamb Os Od —s—d a ves 77 Veat 3a 4d 59 8d Pigs 260 Pork. 3s 4d 4a lOd ARRIVALS. From Foreign 360 beasta. „ Scotland 330 „ „ Ireland 460 „ „ Norfolk and SuSolk 40 „ „ Midland & home counties 2360 „

THE COUNTRY MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, 7th.-The supply of cattle and sheep was much less than on Monday last. The demand was good for both at higher prices. Beef, 4id to 7 d per Ib.; mutton, 5d to 7:1;d. There were at market 2,870 cattle and 8,627 sheep. The great Christmas show will be held on Monday next. NoitWicH, -5th.—There was a tolerably good supply of store cattle—Scots, shorthorns, and Irish—on offer here to-day. Business was not very active, but former rates were about supported. Fat beasts, 8s 6d to 9a per 14lb. The supply of sheep has been declining of late and to-day it was far ftom large it was, however, quite equal to the demand, and a complete clearance could not be eSected. Prices presented little change. Fat sheep, 8s to 8s 6d per 14lb. Store pigs, 14a to 18s., and half-fat, 25s to 30s per head. Fat pork8a to 8s 6d per 14lb. The annexed statement shows the number of live stock imported at Harwich from Rotterdam for the week ending the 2nd of December:—Sheep. 382, pigs 434. NOTTINGHAM, oth.—There was a good show of store cattle at to-day's market, and the demand was quiet at about the prices of last week. Of milch cows the supply was limited, at prices tending upwards. The range for stores was from 0,10 to £15, and for milch cows from JE15 to £20 per head. A few Iambs were shown, and for these rather more mouey was demanded -17s to 38s being the current rates. Calves were in small supply, and sold slowly at about the prices of last week-yearling calves, JE3 10s to X4 10s sucking ditto, 20s to 30a each. There was a limited supply of pigs, and the inquiry was firm, at about late rates fat sorts sold at 7s 6d to 7s 9d per stone. In horsea not much doing. WjLTsniKE, 5th.-At the Devizes monthly market only a small amount of business coald be done in the cattle department, and prices of store stock bad a downward tendency. The beef trade is fairly active, at 11s 6d to 12 6d the score. Mutton is very plentiful and sells at 6d to 7d the Ib.. The price of bacon pigs is 10s 6d the score. Thy price of cheese at Devizes showed little alteration from last month. CARLISLE, Dec. 5th.-There was a very poor show of cattle to-day, and trade was very dull. The market is now nearly over for the season. Irish cattle, JE5 to JE8 GaUoway cattle, SC) to D shortborna, £8 to .611. There were between 50 and 60 fartfoads of pigs on oSer; business was slow, and a clearance was not effected good young pigs sold from 17s to 22s; inferior, from 14s each. DoNCASTER, 5th.-This market was wery poorly sup- plied with beasts; the inquiry was very slow, and some of the few shown were left over unsold at the close of the market. Milch cows, jElo to j618 each stirhs, .EG to j68 each. Very few sheep on oSer, and trade very dull; the few penned made from 30s to 36s each. We had a fair show of pigs, and a moderate attendance of buyers. Nearly all had been cleared off at the close of the market. MAI.TON, otb.—There was a good show of lean stock, but very little trade. Little or nothing was done in sheep. Pigs were a large show, and the trade was brisk, cspecialty in lots likely to come to the butcher soon. The values of fat stock tend upwards—indeed, there is scarcely any really well-fed stock to be found. Beasts are 8s to 8s Gd per stone; sheep, 6d to 7d and calves, 6d to 7d per lb. Porkcra and bacon pigs are all at 7s 6d per stone.

POTATO MARKETS. I BOROUGH AND SpiTALFiELDS.—Large supplies of potatoes are on sale at these markets, but a considerable proportion of the receipts has been of indifferent quality. On the whole the trade has been quiet at irregular cur- rencies. The import into London this week consisted of 6,405 bags, 1,340 sacks, 1,528 packages. 93 tons Antwerp, U'58 bags, 504 sacks Boulogne, 1,8'56 bags 4 baskets Rotterdam, 1,478 bags 124 tons Rouen, 46s sacks Hamburg, 106 bags Harlingen, 12 bags Bremen, 225 tons Brussels, 210 aacks 110 tons Dunkirk, 93 bags 37 baskets Gibraltar, 200 bags 6 baskets Amsterdam, 12.5 tons 198 baga Calais, and 37 sacks Otcnd. English regents are selling at Gas to 130s, Scotch fjOs to 105s, and French 40s to 70s per ton. I Regents. 70s. Od.tol'20s.perton. Flukes.< Os. O.i.to 0.. Shaws. —s. Od.to —s. Kidneys. —a OJ.to —s. Ronka. —s. Od. to -s. Scutch. 603. Ot:.t,ul0.5-. Jersey. —a. Od.to —9. FrcQciiwhttLa 40j. Od.to 70a. „ WOOL MARKET. Attention being now principally directed to the public sales of Colonial produce, there has been very little doing in English wool, but the quotations have been well supported: Stocks are on the decrease. TALLOW. The market has been dull, and prices have tended downwards P.Y.C. on the spot is quoted at 51a per cwt. Town Tallow 48s 9d net cash. HOP MARKET. Our market exhibits a good inquiry for mediums, and fine grades, and a fair amount of business has been transacted during the past week, prices fully maintain- ing the recent advance. Continental markets are very Srm, the Belgium in particular is showing a slight ad- vance, which may serve to check shipments to this side, late arrivals being very numerous New York advices to the 23rd ult, report a dull market, with an alteration in prices. The imports of foreign hops into London last week consisted of 1,453 bales from Antwerp, 122 Boulogne, 6 Bremen, 882 Calais, 40 Dordt, 520 Dunkirk, 646 Hamburg, 20 Ostend, 194 Rotterdam, aud 334 bales from New York. Mid and East Kenta. JE2 10 to ;E8 8 Fernhams 4 0 6 0 Wea)d of Kents. 2 0. 415 Sussex 2 0. 4 4 Yeartings 3 0. 4 4 Bavarians. 2 16 4 10 Belgians. 2 2. 3 0 Olds — — — — PROVISION MARKETS. The arrivals last week from Ireland were 949 nrkinS butter and 2,747 bales bacon, and from foreign ports 23,062 casks &c., butter and 530 bales bacon. In Irish butter the business transacted last week was very limited, prices nominally without change. Foreign sold slowly, the extreme mildness of the weather has an effect on the demand. The bacon market re covered the late dulness sales effected at 2s advance, best Water- ford sold at 70s free on board, and the market closed very firm. STOCKS AND DELIVERIES FOR TH IS WEEK. BUTTER BACON. Stock. Delivery. Stock. Delivery 1866 8840 1300 570 750 1867 6810 1370 870 1940 1868 4760 740 5UO 1520 PRICES OF BUTTER, CHEESE, HAM8, &c. Butter, per owt. a. a. Cheese, per owt. s. s. Frieatand 124 to 126 Cheshire, 56 to 7) Jersey 112 to 130 Double Glo'ster 58 to 68 Dorset, new.. 136 to 110 f Cheddar 66 to 76 Cartow to Hams— Wa'erford.to York .MOto 110 Cork —to — Cumberland.l"0to 110 Limerick to Iri..ih to Sligo to Bacon— Fresh, per doz. 15 to 18 Wittshire, dried 72 to 74 Irish, green 64 to 66 ENGLISH BUTTER MARKET. Dorset, fine new milk 136s to 140a per cwt. Ditto, middling Oa to 0< Devon —a to —s. Fresh 15s to t8a per dozen Ibs SEED MARKET. There waa not much English red Cloverseed offering fine samples were held very high. Choice Belgium was very dear, and good German was held higher. Little French expected, and its quality inferior. Trefoil was fully as high. Nothing passing to change the value of Mustard-seeds. Spring Tares of fine quality were held with more firmness, a demand for them being soon expected. BRITISH SEEDS. Mustard, per bush., white 12s Od to 13s Od brown. 14s Od to t5s Od Coriander, per cwt. 20s OJto 21s Od Canary, per qr 70s Od to 76s Od Trefoit 22s Od to 24s Od Tares, winter, new, per b'jshe).. Ha Od to 12s Od Lineeed, per qr., sowing. 649 Od to 68i Od „ „ crushing. 628 OJ to 64s Od Linseed, Cakes, per ton JE12 10s to £13 Os Rapeseed.per qr. 568 Od to 60s Od Rape Cake, per ton. f6 Os to JS6 10ti Ctoverseed, red. 56s Od to 76s —a FOREIGN SEEDS, &C CloverseeJ red 56s Od to 72s Od white 70s Od to 84s Od Trefoil 20s Od to 22o Od Hempaeed, small, per qr 36-i Od to —s ()d Dutch 36s Od to 38s Od Coriander, per cwt 21s Od to 22< Od Rycgrass per qr. 26s Od to 30a Od Linseed, per qr., Baltic 56a Od to 6ts Od „ Botnbay 62s Od to 63s Od Linseed Cake, per ton. jEH 10s to jE12 10t Rapeseed, Dutch. 58s Od to 60o Od Kapo Cake, per ton. JE6 Os to JE6 lOd

THE CONSERVATIVE BANQUET. I The Carmarthenshire Conservative Banquet will be held this afternoon, in the Public Rooms, Carmarthen. As the room will not accommodate more than one hundred and nfty persons, the tickets have necessarily been limited to that number. ,Ve understand they have all been taken, and there is every reason to expect the demonstration will be a great success. Col. Sir J. J. Hamilton will preside, and the vice-chair will be occupied by Capt. Lloyd, Glansevin. Amongst those who have promised to attend are the leading landowners and clergy of the county. A full report of the proceedings will appear in the WELSHMAN next week.

PEMBROKE FAT CATTLE SHOW. I Last week we referred at some length to this exhibition of fat stock, which will take place on Monday next. We have only to add that the entries are more than usually numerous. About seventy animals will compete in the various classes. Besides these are a large number of extra stock. We are informed that the stock is altogether in splendid condition, and well worth seeing. A large attendance of visitors is expected. The temptation is also very alluring to purchasers at a distance, who on the following day will have an opportunity of attending the Fat Cattle and Poultry Show, in Carmarthen. ""v' "VV'OJ"V 'vv""

FARM AGREEMENTS. On Tuesday next the United Counties Chamber of Agriculture will resume the discussion commenced three months since, on The best Form of Agree- ment for the protection both of the Landowner and Tenant." It will be remembered that at the last meeting of the Chamber Mr R. H. Harvey, of Haverfordwest, delivered a very able address on the subject, and produced a form of agreement which gave rise to a long discussion. The principal objec- tion to the agreement was its great length, and that it contained too many conditions. It was thought that a shorter and more simple agreement could be drawn up as a form for general use. Mr Harvey, however, maintained that it could not be done, and the agreement was then discussed clause after clause but no conclusion was come to. The subject was considered of too much importance to be disposed of hurriedly, and Mr Harvey having supplied every member with a printed copy of the agreement, the discussion was adjourned until Tues- day for final decision. Mr Harvey has again kindly undertaken to introduce the subject, and will pro- bably defend his own agreement, which should not be rejected merely on account of its length. The object Is to protect the capital which an enter- prising tenant puts into the farm he holds from year to year. and at the same time to secure the interests of thelandlord. There are two parties to an agreement and nothing should be left uncertain on either side. Ample protection should be given to both. Without protection the tenant will not improve his farm, and how can he obtain it by any other than a comprehensive agreement? But we are not going to discuss the subject at pre- sent. It has been warmly taken up in this district and generally throughout the whole country. The report of the last meeting, extending over many columns, was copied into the leading agricultural papers, and freely discussed. The proceedings of Tuesday are looked forward to with interest, and it is hoped there will be a large attendance of land- owners and tenants. Any person connected with the counties of Car- marthen, Pembroke, and Cardigan may be admitted to the meeting on becoming a member of the Chamber. The Chamber was for some time con- fined to Carmarthenshire, but there is a kind of union between the three counties, which soon made itself felt. Many landowners, for instance, have pro- perty In them all, and if there were three Chambers, one In each county, It would be difficult for them to say which they would join. For agricultural pur- poses the Interests of the three counties are identical, and if they are m any way promoted by a Chamber of Agriculture, it was admitted that one large Cham- ber would have more influence than three smaller ones. This was seen in the United Counties Horse Show, which owes much of its value to the co- operation of Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire with Carmarthenshire. Application, too, had been made -from the adjoining counties for admission to the Chamber. Under these circumstances the limits of the Society have been extended, and the Council now consists of representatives from the three coun- ties. It was found Impossible to equalize the mem- bers at present, but in the course of twelve months each county will be fairly represented in proportion to its population. It Is hoped that this step will meet with general approval, and lead to a numerous accession of new members.

DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM SMITH. We have this week with unfeigned regret to record the death of Mr. William Smith, of Spilman- street, after a painful illness of some duration. Mr. Smith who had] lived in Carmarthen about sixteen years, was much respected for many excellent qualities. He took a very warm interest in the prosperity of the town, but was more particularly known as a zealous promoter of education. He was for many years honorary secretary of the Literary and Scientific Institution, and spared neither labour nor time in making it one of the best institutions in this part of the country. Mainly through his exer- tions large accessions of valuable books have been added to the Library. The Reading-room, with its excellent arrangements and profusion of newspapers and magazines, owes almost everything to him. It is not too much to say that if his life had been spared, he would have succeeded iu obtaining a permanent income for the Institution, and in then making it more purely educational than It has hitherto been. He seemed to enjoy the work, and it will be a long time before the Institution finds a Secretary so diligent and energetic as Mr William Smith. _n"_> "A.I>o'

At a general meeting of the Committee of the Southern Hospital, Liverpool, on Tuesday, December 8th, Mr William Richard Davies, late junior, was appointed senior house-surgeon to that institution. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. -These sessions were held on Saturday last at the Shire Halt, before Co). Sir J. J. Hamilton, Bart., Capt Davies, Grismond PbiHpps, Esq., and W. E. B. Gwyn, Esq.—The license of the Black Lion, Abergwili, was transfered from Benjamin Thomas to John Thomas Francis, and that of the Farmers Arms, Llanarthney, from John Jones to David Lewis. POPULAR READINGS. These readings, in aid of Christ's Church, were held at the Shire Hal), on Tues- day last. The following programme was gone through: —Instrumental selection, Messrs. Jones's string band reading, Rev W. Rowlands; serenade, Miss Phillips reading, Mr Parkinson trio, Hark! Apollo strikes the Lyre," Misses Jones and Lewis, and Mr E. C. Evans reading, Mr J. R. Buckley song, Mother would comfort me," Mr D. Jones finale, God Save the Queen." ST PETER'S SCHOOL CHURCH.—Those who attended the conversazione and inauguration meeting of the Eisteddfod last year are never likely to forget that evening's rich enjoyment. It was an entertainment so charming and so rewarding that nothing has ever re- sembled or rivalled it in this locality. We are told, however, that this will not be the case much longer. The congregation of St Peter's have determined to eclipse it on the 7th of January, by their Christmas Tree Entertainment, which is so novel altogether that we feel bound to give our readers some particulars It will be held in the Assembly Rooms, with an ad- mission price of one shilling, and doors open at six. The room will be decorated in a manner befitting the dignity of old Father Christmas. Two forest trees twelve feet in height, and each lighted up with one hundred tamps or tapers, and bedecked with in- numerable nags, jewellery, toys, wool-work, crochet-, work, and every other work that ladies' fingers can do will occupy central positions. All these articles, with hundreds more, both ornamental and useful, forming children's wardrobes, furnishing dressing-tables, filling jewel cases, ornamenting drawing-room tables and mantel-pieces, and serving many necessary purposes of refined social life, will be exposed for sale, and, so we are informed, at ridiculously low prices! At intervals, throughout the whole evening, there will be songs, duetts, trios, quartetts, with instrumental music in various combinations, and of the most choice kinds About forty ladies and gentlemen have undertaken the charge of this department, and the programme is attractive far beyond local precedent. Tea and coffee, with cake and biscuits, and wines of various sorts, will be served out, at a very low charge, all the charms and powers of conversation will be amply exempliSed, and a long evening will be spent in a state of bewildering joy. This is Fairy land with real Fairies;" our only doubt being as to whether fairies buy and sell, and quaff Souchong. The proceeds of the entertainment will be added to the funds of the proposed Church School. WESLEYAN SOCIAL AND MUSICAL EVENING.—The annual gathering of the members and friends of the English Wesleyan body in this town, was held at the Assembly Room, on Monday evening last, when an excellent tea was provided, together with some beautiful music, which enlivened the proceedings very considerably. There was a very large and respectable attendance. The following ladies presided at the tables :—Mrs Jabez Palmer, Chapel-street Mrs W. de G. Warren, Picton Terrace; Mrs George Bagnall, King-street Mrs James Rowlands, King.street; Mrs Woodman, Castle Hill; Mrs Bright, Guildhall-square Mrs Chivers, KidweMy Mrs Davies, Guildhall-square Miss Kate Bright, Dark-Gate; Mrs Jones, Guildhall- square Mrs Adams, Dark Gate; Miss Llewellyn, King-street Miss Mackay, Cambrian House; Mrs HoweIIa, King-street; Miss Margaret Lewis, Chapel- street; Miss JeSreya, King-street: and Miss N. Thomas. Tea having been partaken of, the programme commenced with a pianoforte duett by Mrs HoweIIs and Miss Kate Bright. The execution of the latter young lady was very creditable of course, of the former lady we need not make any comment, as her musical abilities are so well known. The choir then rendered that beautiful anthem by Anon, "Ob, how excellent is thy mercy." This was aung in an excellent manner. Mr Ap Rhys next sang a solo, No unhallowed deaire," which was exceedingly well given; and then followed a duett by Miss Jenkins and Miss C. Jones, "Hark! the Sabbath Bells." Both these ladies have beautiful voices, and they rendered their piece with great crcdtt to themselves. Mrs Howells and Miss Fanny Adams played a kyrie, pianoforte and harmonium, which was executed in good stylo and Miss C. Hughes sang The Pilgrim's Path" very well. The choir sang a carol Come, rejoice all good Christians," by Brown, with considerable taste and ability. The second part of the programme was opened with an andante by Mrs Howells and Miss F. Adams, which was played capitally and Miss Bagnall followed by singing I know that my Redeemer liveth." This piece was rendered with such good taste and feeling, that she was most enthusiastically ap- plauded and encored by the audience. She having responded, Mr T. Jones sang I shine in the light of God." We can't say that Mr Jones was quite in his usual form but, at the same time, his singing wad good. Mrs Howella and Miss Kate Bright played a pianoforte duett, which was given quite equal to their former execution. Maid of Judah" was sung very nicety by Mra Lytte!; and was followed by Mr Waiter Jenkins, who sang "Cu;uaAatmam" (Stabat Mater). This was rendered very well, considering tihat some of the most eminent siiig(,.rs have some dimculty in giving full justice to the piece. The choir then sang Let Heaven and Earth rejoice," which waa excellently rendered. God Save the Queen'' was sung, and the joyous meeting separated. We must not omit to mention that great praise is due to Mr and Mrs J-IoweHs for their indefatigable exertions in making the meeting so successful. The proceeds are to be devoted towards the funds of the chapel. CARMARTHENSHIRE STEEPLECHASES. — As announced in our last number, a. meeting of the promoters of these steeplechases was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, on Saturday last. There was a good attendance, including Mr Llewellyn LI. Price (one of the stewards); MrW. R. H. Powell, Maesgwynne Mr Grismond Phiiipps, CwmgwiIIy; Mr R. R. Carver, Wenallt; Mr Molesworth Ellis, Carmarthen Mr J. Lewis, Wauniago Mr C. B. Davies, Llwyndu Mr R. Waters, Sarnau; Mr W. E. B. Gwyn, PIas Cwrthir Mr J. B Graves, Clare Hilt; Mr D. Thomas, Llanfair Mr J. Howell Thomas, Sterling Park Mr C. Mansfield, Llysonnen Mr ValentineRees.&.c. Mr Powoll stated that he had in hand last year :628 16s; the subscriptions and other receipts, including that balance in hand, amounted during the year to .6473 13a and the expenditure to .6469 38 4d leaving a balance of :84 9s 8d in hand. There were unpaid subscriptions for last year amount- ing to j643 14s; some £10 or £12 of which was bad. He could not, of course, say bow much of that m ount would be received, but should think that some jE30 was good. There had been something received to-day, making the actual balance in band jE6 11s. He would venture to say that .6.50 more could be got in the county easily, if wanted. They had last year given in stakes J6380, and the ordinary expenses were about .680, so that they required about .6460 annually, to keep the meeting up to the standard of the last year or two. If the Members of Parliament subscribed as usual, and the town of Carmarthen came out with the usual sub- scriptions, they would always be able to manage that easily, and have a small balance in hand. They must not reduce the stakes, or make tke meeting less attractive in any way. If they were 'to attempt that, he should wash bis hands of the whole affair. They could not get horses to come here if they offered less money. They had experienced great dimculty hitherto, because the distance is so great for English owners to take their horses. There were no horses in this country at present. For himself, he had not one horse in training, and should not have one to run therefore he was not interested in the amount of the stakes beyond the desire of seeing a successful meeting. They should remember that they had not got a Mr Lort PbiIIips in the country to fall back upon now so that they must depend for horses upon owners living at a distance. There were, too, so many meetings taking place nearer home, within an easy distance of the principal stables, that unless stakes of considerable value were oNered, horses would not be brought to Carmarthen.—Mr John Olive said he had written to the Members of Parlia- ment, but had received a reply from Mr Jones only.— It was suggested, inasmuch as the Members had been accustomed to give £50 each,—a very considerable portion of the added money,—that the arrangement of the programme bo left to an adjourned meeting to be held on Saturday next (to-morrow), and that Mr Olive again write to the Members, requesting a reply by that date.—It was also suggested that the racing should take place on two consecutive days, inasmuch as many persons who came to the first day's racing, did not stay until the second day's, because a day intervened. This was generally admitted, and it is understood that the races for 1869 will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, the 3rd and 4th of February. There will be the usual balls, hunting, and ordinaries. Mr Lloyd Price's harriers will be out on the Monday, and Mr Powell's hounds on the Tuesday and Friday, and the ordinaries on Wednesday and Thursday, the halts on Tuesday and Thursday. This will on doubt be, on the whole, a better arrangement, and make the meeting more successful.—As several of the proprietors of the Grand Stand were present, Mr Powell called attention to some repairs required to the building, an estimate for which had been obtained from Mr Isaac, Lammas-street.—It was agreed that the repairs should be proceeded with forthwith.—The meeting then adjourned. BOROUGH POLICE CoUBT.—On Monday, before J. Lewis, Esq., (mayor), J. Bagnall, Esq., J. Thomas, Esq., Dr. Lewis, and D. Davies, Esq. Jane Robins charged John Gulston and William Evans, with an assault on the 28th ult. Complainant stated that on the day in question she went into the Royal Exchange public- house, Peter's-street, to sell some nah for Mr Finch, and she saw the defendants sitting down in the parlour. She did not speak to either of them when she went into the house. The defendant John Gulston got up from his seat and threw her on the settle, and the landlord put him out of the house. He came in the second time on his bands and knees and threw her down again. The defendant Evans also caught bold of one of her nsh and beat her with it. Gulston also tore her dress. Did not rise up my hands crying out Red for ever, myn diawl," three or four times.—Mr D. Llewellyn, painter, gave evidence to the eSect that be saw complainant and Gulaton down together on the noor in the Royal Exchange, and they seemed to be very comfortable indeed. (Laughter). Diduotsee either of defendants strike complainant Did not know how they fell down. He was there until complainant was put out of the house by the landlord. Heard complainant cry out red for ever," and at the same time used language that he should not like to mention. Could not say that complainant waa drunk. Did not see anything between Evans and complainant. He did not see her catch ho!d of the poker.—Complainant here said that Mr Llewellyn was paid well for not aaying the truth. (Cries of Ach Ach and a confusion through the court).—Mr John Thomas: I think that Mr Llewellyn has given his evidence in a very straightforward manner. You must not say that. The defendants then called Thomas Davies, a clerk in the employ of Mr Lewis, chandler, who said complainant came into the Royal Exchange on the previous Saturday week and cried out Red for ever," and Gulston cried out Blue for ever." They were both half drunk. Gulston, who got up from his seat, went as far as the Sro place, and by so doing fell against complainant until she fell down on the fender. Complainant then caught hold of the poker, about 24 pounds weight, and held it over Gulston's head for about iive minutes. The landlord then came and put her out of the room. Did not see Evans catch hold of her at all, nor beat her with a fish. Gulaton did not touch her until they were down on the fender. John Jones, a nner, at the Tin Works, also gave similar evidence, and the case was dismissed.—Complainant said that the Bench were very unkind in dismissing the case. (Laughter).—David Davies, cooper, Talog, charged William Lewis, butcher, with an assault. Defendant admitted striking complainant, but said that it was in self-defence. Complainant stated that on the previous Saturday evening, be was going home about 7 o'clock. When near the corner of Water-street, he saw the defendant, and said to him "How are you to- night, Will." Defendant replied What are you call- ing Will on me, it's not my name," and also asked the reason why he was always at him. Complainant then said there is a transaction between you and me respect- ing .610, and with that defendant knocked him down and kicked him when on the ground, but did not injure him very much. When he got up he ran into a house in the neighbourhood and the defendant struck him there again. Did call defendant a swindler but did not spit in his face. Did not strike him with a stick in the house. Did strike defendant in self-defence. Did say that he had never a better bargain than two cowa for £2.-Rees Thomas proved that defendant struck com- plainant in the house, but he did not see the commence- ment of the quarrel out in the street. Henry Thomaa corroborated this evidence. Defendant called two witnesses who gave evidence o the effec, that on te night in question the complainant spat in defendant's face and also struck him with a stick that he had in bis band. Defendant only struck complainant in self- defence.—The magistrates dismissed the case and cautioned the complainant cot to annoy the defendant in future. ST. CLEARS.—PoncE—On the 4th inat., Charles Hugbes and Michael Hussey, vagrants and tramps, were brought up in custody of P.O. W. Morgan, before T. PoweII, Esq., at Pencoed, charged with begging at St. Clears committed for 14 days each to the house of cor- rection.—On the oth inst., Mary James, who was adver- tised in the Police 6'<M'e«< charged with stealing a horse, bridle, saddle and a riding habit, the property of Mr David Hopkins, of Ystradgunlais, (she having sold the horre at Aberaman, Aberdare), was apprehended at Car- marthen, by Sergeant Saer, and conveyed to Ystradgun- lais on the same day, when she was committed for trial on the charge, at the next quarter sessions for the county of Brecon. LLANELLY.—THE JUSTIFIER AND THE JUSTIFIED. —Mr R. A. E. Kingscote delivered an address on this subject, at the Town Hall, on Monday evening last, the room being crowded by attentive listeners. MARBiAGE REJOICINGS.—Tuesday last waa quite a lively and merry day at Llanelly, especially in the neighbourhood of the docks, Sea-side, and St. Paul's Town. It was the occasion of the marriage of Mr. William Bowen. jun., ship broker and commission agent, &c., Globe Inn, New Dock, to Miss Llewellyn, daughter of Captain Llewellyn, Ship and Castle Hotel. At early dawn the booming of cannon was beard, and it con- tinued throughout the day. Crowds of well wishers hftd thronged to meet the happy young couple, and gave them a cordial reception, as they and friends arrived in three carriages, and alighted at the church door. The bride and bridesmaids were beautifully attired, and were much admired as they entered the church. The cere- mony was performed by the incumbent, the Rev. D. E. Williams, B.D., assisted by the Rev. E. Lloyd Daviea, curate. At its conclusion they drove back to the Ship and Castle Hotel, where a sumptuous breakfast waa in readiness for them. They were also joined by a party of friends. Afterwards, about mid-day, the bride and bridegroom drove off to Swansea {'It route for Antwerp, where they intend spending the honeymoon. All the vessels in port displayed their colours, and numerous other tokens of respect and esteem were shown them, of which they were fully deserving. PUMPSAINT. — PETTY SESSIONS. — These seasons were held at the Dolaucothy Arms Inn, Pumpsaint, on the l.st inst., before John Johnes, Esq., and Charles Lloyd, Esq. Mr. Alexander Knox, Omcer of Inland Revenue, charged John Richards, of Bolahaul, farmer, Benjamin Williams, of Danyrallt-fawr, carpenter, John Price, of Wernlns, farmer. William Thomas, of Cwm, farmer, Evan Jones, of Lan, farmer, all in the parish of Talley, and Joseph Daniel, of Nantygros, in the parish of Llansawel, blacksmith, with keeping dogs without a lincence. The defendants, who admitted the charge, were each fined 25s.-Henry Fulford, gamekeeper at Edwinsford, charged Thomas Davies, of Cilwenne-isaa, and William Leigh, of Forth, Llansawel, with using a gun and three dogs for the purpose of killing game without a licence, on the 17th of October last, in the parish of Llansawel.—Same complainant charged the said Thomas Davies and Thomas Evans, of Cilwenne- issa, and Daniel Williams, of Cwmnant Rees, Llanfi- hangel-Rhosycorn, with using dogs for killing hares, on Sunday, the 18th October last, in the parish of Llan- sawel. Complainant applied for an adjournment to the next petty sessions, oth January next, as his witness did not attend, which was granted.—William Leigh, of Forth, was charged with riding on his cart drawn by one horse, without reins, and driving the same furiously on the highway, in the parish of Llansawel, on the 23rd of November last. Defendant admitted the charge and was fined Is and costs.—David Jones, of Ffoeshelig, Pencarreg, charged Morgan Jones, of Trehelig, in the some parish, with assaulting his three daughters, on the 19th November last. Defendant was fined 6d., and ordered to pay a moiety of the costs. LLANDILO. MONTUILY M.\RKET.—This market was held on Tuesday last. There was a very large a upply of sheep, which sold at a brisk demand, at from 3d to 3d per Ib according to quality. The supply of fat cattle was small but the few shawn were sold at from 5d to 5d per lb. The attendance of butche rs was large. PoncE.—On Tuesday last, before G. B. Jones, Esq., James Jones and John Morgan, two tramps, were brought up charged by P.C. John Jenkins, Cothy Bridge, with begging alms on the previous day at the parish of Llanegwad. Sentenced to seven days each, in the House of Correction. LLANDOVERY.—BiSHOp r. J. R. PmcE.—This action of slander and libel, which stood for trial at the Middlesex Assizes for the 10th inst., has been settled by the defendant withdrawing his pleas, and agreeing to pay plaintiff's costs The defendant at the same time recanting by a formal statement, in the presence of the plaintiff's witnesses, that there never was any founda- tion whatever to justify the defendant for having uttered the false rumours lately circulated by him, in and about the neighbourhood of Llandovery, with reference to a certain transfer in the Financial Insurance Company, affecting the character of the plaintiff and fully apolo- gising tor what he had done. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. BiBLE SOCIETY. On Sunday last sermons were preached in the Baptist, Methodist, and Independent Chapels, in this town, in behalf of this society, by the Rev Mr Lewis, the depu- tation. Collections were made at the end of each ser- vice. A public meeting was held at the Baptist Chapel, on Monday night. Rev B. Thomas, baptist minister, presided. The Rev J. Williams, Rev Selby Jones, and the Deputation addressed the meeting. POLICE.—On Wednesday last, before E. C. L. Fitz- Williams, Esq., Thomas Welsh, Cork, Edward Welsh, Lancashire, Albert Beaufort, Bristol, David Roberts, EHesmere, four tramps, were brought up and charged with setting fire to the bedclothes, at Newcastle-Emlyn Workhouse. The prisoners were admitted to the work- house on the night of the 1st inst., for a night's lodg- ings, and on the following morning they carried the bedclothes out to the yard, and there set fire to them, and afterwards made their escape but they were taken on the same day in a wood, in the parish of Penboyr. Each of them were committed to Carmarthen gaol, for two months' hard labour. They were also charged with leaving the workhouse otherwise than by the ordinary way of entrance. Thomas Welsh was committed for 21 days, Edward Welsh for 19 days, Albert Beaufort for 17 days, and David Roberts for 1.5 days' hard labour, to Carmarthen gaol.