The Welshman

THE CORN TRADE. "I, ,I Lijiai week's supplies of foreign wheat and oats were again heavy, but of other grain moderate exports, 70 qrs wheat. English wheat, 6415 qrs foreign, 43,902 qrs. There was but a short supply this morning on the Essex and Kentish stands, and factors were enabled to realize an advance of Is per qr on all qualities yet the sale was not brisk. In foreign, also, there was an im- proved demand. American red and other descriptions of white were up Is per qr, the same advance being generally demanded. Country flour, 22,185 sacks foreign, 1,320 sacks 3,191 barrels Norfolks and other qualities were sold at Is per sack more money, and a like advance was required for foreign sacks and barrels. Town rates were unaltered. Maize, 5,390 qrs. This grain was firm and rather dearer, say about Od per qr. British barley, 2,872 qrs foreign, 3,045 qrs. The malt- ing trade continued quiet, with prices unaltered but low glinding foreign was rather dearer. Malt was still a slow sale but prices were as previously. English oats i 1,296 qrs; Irish, 1,150 qrs; foreign, 55,874 qrs. The upward movement in this trade was still maintained. New oats were Gd per qr higher, and fine old Is. Native beans, 997 qrs; foreign, 951 qrs. Buisness was steady prices much the same. English peas, 888 qrs foreign 526 qrs. Quotations of boilers were well supported. Linseed, 4,615 qrs. Seed and cakes were both unchanged. In cloversced and other seeds there was very little alteration, the demand generally being languid. CURRENT PRICES OF BRITISH GRAIN AND FLO' 11 IN MARK-LAE Shillings per Qr. Shillings per Qr. Wheat—Essex and Oats- English po- KL,nt, w hit, 48 to 52 tat 21 2S Ditto, fine ol,i Ditto, Scotch feed — — Ditto, red, new 49 46 Ditto, potato — Ditto, old. — Irish feed, white 11; 20 Norfolk, Lincoln- Ditto, fine 20 — 22 shire & York- Ditto, bla(k. 16-19 shire, red 47 50 Ditto, tine 20 — 22 Ditto, oid — Beans — Mazagan. 3S 40 Barley. 30 34 Ticks 3S 40 Grinding 28 30 Harrow. 42 44 Chevalier, 38 — 43 Pigeon 43 48 Distilling 34 — 36 Peas—new, white, lalt-Essex, Nor- boilers. 40 41 folk and Suffolk 64 73 Maple 44—45 Ditto, fine Qray i.39 — 41 Kingston, Ware, Flour-Town house. and town-made 64 7:3 hol,is, per s:t,,k ,f Ditto, fine 2:-30Ib- 40 4 7 Brown 49 — 57 Country 33—35 Rye 31 -32 Households 40 47 Oata-English feed 20 -21 Norfolk & Suffolk on snora 32 33 ARRIVALS THIS WgEK. Wheat Barley Oats. Beans Peas. Flour Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Sucks b r la English. 6415 2872 1296 997 888 22285 — Scotch.. — — — — Irish 1150 — Foreign. 43902 3645 55874 951 526 1320 3191 Total 50317 6317 58320 191S 1114 2360;J I q 1 COUNTRY MARKETS. CARMARTHEN, 16th.—A short supply of grain, with (Looping prices. Wheat 6s, barley 4a Gd, oats 2s Gù per bushel. Fr.¡¡(¡c,\lW, I th-Tbe attendance was small, with a limited supply Wheat, 5s 9d barley, ),i (;d I') btri(?? Is to Is (>d oats, 2s 3d to 2s Go per pushel of 38lbs. UATii, lGth.—There was a large attendance at to- day's market, and although prices were not higher, jet the trade for wheat and other grain was more brisk than for some time past Wheat sold from Its to 68s per qr.; barley, 28s to 42s oats, 23s to 35s beans, 22s to 2Gs per sack pe is, 21s to 23s Hour, ;¡iis lo lis. At Shep- ton Mallut the prices were :—-Wheat, 43s to 51s; barley, 37s to lis oats, 24s to 28s beans, 42s to .:¡ Is' per qr. ('AliLlciLK, 16th. —There was an average supply of yrain at market to-day. There was no change ill the prices of oats and barley, and wheat sold freely, at the ratos current a week ago. Prices to-day may be quoted: — Wheat, white, new, 17s to 21s do., old, 19s Gd to 20s Gd wheat, red, new, lGs 6i to 19s do old, 18s to 19s barley, new, 13s to 14s; oats, old, lis Gd to 13s; do., new, 9s to 108 6d per Carlisle bushel. Flour, Is 1 Id to 2s 21 per stone oatmeal, 2s Id to 2i 3d ryemeal Is 4J barleymeal, Is 5d. DONCASTER, 16th.—A very slow trade in wheat again to-day, but all prime samples made (jl. per load ad- vance inferior sorts being neglected and remaining unsold at the close of the market. Our quotations are: New wheat, 17s. to 18s., fine, 19s. to 22s. Gd. per load; old wheat, 18s. to Igs fine 20s. to 23s. ditto. Malting barley was in fair demand, at late rates; grinding samples making rather leas money. New oats and beans were IS. per qr. cheaper than on this day se'nnight. New oats, 2.)8. to 21,s., fine, 28s. to 32s. perqr.; old oats, 34s. to 3:Js.; fine 36s. ditto; new beans, lGs. to 17s., fine, 18s. to 19s. per load; old beans, 20s. to 21s., fine, 22s. ditto. ESSEX, 16th.—The Essex markets have not presented much change during the week. Yesterday, at Chelms- ford, there was a slow sale for wheat, at barely late rates. The supply of barley was larger; but the trade was very dull, except for the best samples. White wheat, 4,)s. to 52s. red ditto, 46s. to 48s.; grinding barley, 30s. to 33s. malting ditto, :31;8. to 45s. oats, 22s. to 28s.; dun peas, 37s. to 40s.; tick beans, 42s. to 48s.; Mazagan ditto, 36s. to 40s. per qr. Averages:— Wheat, 3,707 qrs. 56s. lid; barley, 1,635 qrs. 40s. leI. oats, 51 qrs., 27s. 7d. At Braintree there was less activity in the wheat trade; samples changed hands on slightly lower terms in some cases. Best malting barley firm, with less inquiry for second-rate qualities. Beans, peas, and oats dull. GLOCESTER. lGth. — Wo have between 11,000 and 12,000 qrs. of wheat imported into Glocester this week from New York, Odessa, and Berdianski, and large re- ceipts of barley (over 13,000 qrs.) from Marianople and French ports. Also about 5,300 qrs. of Irish oats. The wheat trade is rather firmer. English white, Gs 3d to Gs Sd, and red G" to Gs 2d per G21b. American, 5s 9d to Gs; St. Petersburg, 5s to 6s and Galatz and Ibraila, 5s 7d to 5s 10J. Good malting barley, 3.5s to 36s per qr., and grinding, 2(;" to 27s per 4001b. Ir'sh oats, 26s to 28s per qr. for white and 24s to 25s for black. Old beans, Gs Gd, and new 5s 8d to Gs 4d per bushel. Last official averages -Wheat, £ 2 8s Id bpans, £2 3s Id and peas, t2 3s III per imperial qr. Weather stormy and colder. MALTON, Kith.—There was a thin attendance at market. Wheat sold slowlv, at last week's prices. All but the finest barleys were Is lo\\cr. Oats sold at .^d per stone less money. Wheat (GOlb. per bushel). £ 2 7s 6d barley (171b.), £ 1 10s; oats (381b), c 1 2s Gd pt'i' qr. imperial. Potatoes continue to come in sn ail, and not altogether free from disease. The trade is steady, at Ss rounds, 10s flukes, per tub, whole- sale retail, 101 flukes, 8d rounds, per stone. The wea- ther is against the crop storing. trade during the week has ruled exceedingly quiet, and millers having been fairly supplied for the moment, there has been a further reduction of Is per qr on wheat, and Is per sack on (Jour upon which ler.'iis only a moderate amount of business has transpired. F"U malting and grinding barley former quotations have been ne irly sustained. Beans and peas have declined slightly in value. At our market this morning there was a less supply of wheat from the growers, but from the coast, as well as from abroad, the arrivals were to a good extent. Fresh thrashed samples being wanted for mixing, they were taken off at the rates of this (hy week, but to sell other qualities it would have been necessary to accept an aoatement of Is per qr., which few were disposed to accede to. Upon the whole, a rather firmer feeling per- vaded the trade, and he depression of Tuesday was partially recovered. Flour not so much pressed, but there are still sellers at the recent decline. Choice malt- ing and grinding barley is unchanged. There is no bngp. in boms or p«-as. Fine (,¡d r¡:lt. arr (Inite as dear, r.' 11 '-r sorts are rafhor ch°a pC-f. NORWICH, 16th.—At this market to-day there was a fair supply of wheat, and for the good and dry qualities the prices of this day se'nnight were maintained. The supply of barley was tolerably good, and the trade ruled firm for the best descriptions of malting other sorts were dull on late terme, The weather has been variable during the past week, but still favourable for outdoor work, and good progress has been made with wheat sow- ing. White wheat, 4Ss to 52s; red, do., 44s to 46s; malting barley, 36s to 88s extra, 41s; distilling, do., 32s to 34s per qr. Flour, 32s to 32s Od per sack. Aver- ages :-Wheat, 1,431 qrs, 46s 8d barley, 4,730 qrs, 37s Od oats, 15 qrs, 30s. NOTTINGHAM, 16th.-Therc was a small supply of wheat from the farmers and factors at our Corn- exchange to-day, and the condition of the samples was tolerable. A steady feeling prevailed in the trade, and business was transacted to a fair extent at about the currencies of last Saturday. Of barley we had a mode- rate show, and the demand was quiet, sales being effected slowly, at prices without material alteration. The show of oats was about an average a slow inquiry occurred, and samples were disposed of at rather less money. The trade in beans was not active, the supply was middling, and recent currencies were barely sup- ported- There was not much doing in peas. Currency to the grower:—Wheat, new white, 51s to 54s new red, 47s to 50s old white, 53s to 57s old red, 52s to 54s per 36 stone. Barley, malting, 38s to 45s per 32 stone grinding, 30s to 32s per 30 stone. Oats, new, 25s to 30s old, 30s to 35s per 24 stone. Beans, new, 46s to 48s; old, 52s to 55s per 38 stone. READING, 16th.-Since the commencement of the week a great change has occured in the temperature, the weather being of quite a winterly character. The root crops are progressing satisfactorily, and a large quantity of cattle food may be expected. Good pro- gress has been made by farmers in thrashing, and a large quantity of wheat was on offer in the Corn- exchange, the parcels being generally in good condition. The trade was firm, at last week's prices-viz, best old white, 54s to 58s secondary, 48s to 52s best new white,. 50s to 52s and secondary sorts, 47s to 50s best red, 50s to 52s other sorts, 45s to 57s. Barley for malting was scarce, and trade being steady prices ruled as high as last week. Malting sorts sold at from 40s to 44s intermediate, 36s to 38s and inferior, 33s to 35s. Oats were in good supply, but there was no alteration in price best Polands realizing 2880 to 32s Waterloo, 23s to 26s and Tartary, 21s to 24s. There was a fair show of beans and peas, at nominal rates. The flour tiade ruled firm, households selling at 43s and 44s, and seconds at 39s and 40s per sack. SOUTH WALES, 16th.-Only a small amount of business has been transacted at the local markets this week, although there was a tolerably good attendance of both buyers and sellers. Home grown wheat was in moderate supply, and if holders consented to a further reduction of about Is. per qr., business might be done, but this was as a rule declined. Foreign wheat has been freely offered, consequent upon advices of large arrivals, but there was a disinclination to buy except to meet immediate necessities. Barley, especially superior samples, showed firmness, malting being quoted 43s. to 46s. per qr. of 4001b., and grinding, 26s. to 28s. 6d. New oats rather lower, while for old previous rates were obtained. In beans and peas business was to a great extent nominal, and prices in favour of buyers. THE CATTLE TRADE. The beef trade ruled extremely brisk an advance of fully 4d per stone was made on all descriptions. There is but a scanty supply of really choice beef both foreign and English are freely moved, and the numbers on offer are not sufficient for the requirements of the trade; everything will go into consumption, and it may be called a salesmen's day. The same remarks apply to the sheep-market Prices are written up to 6s, but, in the absence of supply, first-class mutton doubt- less realizes more money. The prohibition still exists on foreign sheep from certain districts, and thus curtails trade. Veal is dearer, and in short supply. Pork also dearer. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF PRICES AND SUPPLY OF CATTLE AT MARKET, ON MONDAY LAST. At per stone of 8lb, sinking the offal. Total Supply. Beef. 3" 61 5s tOd Beasts 1.. 4522 Mutton 3s 60J 6s OJ Sheep and Lambs 16070 Lamb Os OJ 08 Od I Calves 144 Veal 3s 4d 5s lOd Pigs 230 Pork 4s Od 63 4d ARRIVALS. From Foreign 1914 beasts. Scotland 11 Ireland 486 „ Norfolk and Suffolk — Midland & home counties 2122 „ Western Counties THE COUNTRY MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, 18th.—The supply of cattle and sheep was much larger than on Monday last, with a very good demand for each. Cattle brought rather lower prices, but sheep made the previous full rates. Beef, -5?d to 7?1 sheep, <!? to 8-d per lb. There were at market 3,100 cattle and 13,717 sheep. IhTII, Oct. lG.-The market was well supplied with carcasses, which met a fair sale. Beef sold at from 4s Id to 5s per stone of Sib mutton, 4s to 4s 6d lamb, 4s to Is Sd veal, 43 8d to as 4d pork, 4s 8d to 4s lOù. CARLISLE, 16th.—The supply of all kinds of cattle was much larger than it has been for some weeks. Irish and cross bred stock were in larger number and better quality. Galloways were also a large increase in num- ber and improvement in quality, as were also shorthorns and milch cows. Sheep were about the same in all chief points as they were last Saturday. Though the weather was very disagreeable, there was a large attendance of buyers. The English and Galloways attracted much more attention than they usually do, and business in that quarter began earlier than common. The Irish also had their share of notice, and a fair amount of busi- was done. Altogether, the market was brisk. DONCASTER, 16th.—A small supply of beasts, the principal show being a few milch cows, which were offering at from £W to £ 18 each calved, 26s to 40s do. About 2,000 less sheep than on Saturday last, but a good show nevertheless, with a better demand and a brisker business. Prices about the same namely, lambs, :2Ss to 36s each ewes, 36s to 56s do. A large supply of pigs, but prices are still very high, and this checks business. Many were left over to-day unsold. Small pigs, ISs to 28s stores, 35s to 60s and 80s each. MAI.TON, IC)th.-The trade in lean stock of all kinds was slow the farmers have apparently determined to wait the dying out of the foot-and-mouth disease (which is fast disappearing) and run the risk of sup- plies at the November fairs. The pig trade again heavy. All fat stcck maintains value. Butchers give Ss to Ss Gd for beasts, Ss 3d to 8s 6d for pigs per stone 7d to 8 id per lb for sheep, and ï d per lb for lambs and calves. 2 It is imagined that beasts will become dearer, comparatively few being fed. NORWICH, 16th.-There was a very considerable show of store cattle-Scots, shorthorns, and Irish- on offer to-day in fact, the numbers were in excess of the demand, and sales could not be effected except at some little reduction in prices. A complete clearance was far from being made. Fat beasts, 9s to 9s Gd and prime lots, 10s per 141b. The show of sheep was pretty good business was somewhat inactive, but there was scarcely any quotable change in prices. Fat sheep, 9s to 9s Gd, and prime lots, 10s per 141b. Store pigs, 25s to 30s and half fat, 35s to 45s per head. Fat pork, 8s Gd to 9s Gd per 141b Annexed is a statement show- ing the imports of live stock at Harwich from the Continent for the week ending October 13. From Rotteidam. —Sheep 72 pigs, 114. The dulness which now characterizes the cattle trade is attributable to the uneasy feeling [resulting from the prevalence of the foot-and-mouth disease. NOTTINGHAM, 16th.-There was about an average show of cattle to-day, but, the weather being wet, the attendance of buyers was extremely small, and very little business resulted. The sales effected were at prices similar to those of last week. The value of milch cows ranged from £ 16 to t22, barren cows from £.10 to X12, and stirks from XG 10s to CS 10s per head. For stores there was scarcely any inquiry. Calves were a small show, and may be quoted at their former value-say 20s to 30s each. There was a plentiful show of store sheep and lambs-indeed, many more than were wanted, and the trade was almost stagnant. Sheep ranged from 32s to 36s, and useful lambs were held at 23s to :2Sd each. A tolerable number of pigs were penned but the trade was very flat, and small stores could be obtained for less money, other de- scriptions sold at about late rates. Bacon and porket pigs made 8s to 8s 0d per stono. In horses there was very little doing. WILTSHIRE, 16th. — The cattle trade this week has centred at Waybill, where a satisfactory trade has been done. Beef is quoted firm, making 12s to 13s the score. Mutton sells at Sd to 8jd. Bacon pigs are rather easier to purchase, lis being the top price. HOP MARKET. Our market has been well supported during the past week by a strong demand for home-growth, at full values fine samples generally commanding a slight advance, owing tc their scarcity. Imports into Europe continue small, the yield having fallen short of all estimates in Bavaria, Bohemia, Baden, and Wurtemberg. From Jielgium and Alsace the consignments so far are insig- nificant. New York advices to the 2nd inst. report a quiet trade at late quotations. The crop by all account comes down far short of all expectation both as to quantity and quality. Mid and East Kents £ 5 10 to S7 10 Fernhims 5 12 7 10 Country. 0 0. o 0 WealdofIÜnts. 410. j 1,5 Sussex 4 5. 5 g Yearlings 0 0. 0 0 Bav.,inTis 0 0. 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0. () 0 TALLOW. The market is quiet. Old Y.C. on the spot 46s 3d per cwt, new 47s 3d. Town Tallow 46s 3d net cash. WOOL MARKET. There is no particular feature to notice in the wool market but the tone is hopeful, and holders regard present prospects with encouragement. Lustre wools have been in steady request at full currencies but middle and low qualities have ruled dull of sale Prices generally remain without important variation. POTATO MARKETS. BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS. These markets are moderately supplied with potatoes. The business doing is limited, at our quotations. The import into London last wees consisted of 2 bags from Hamburg 123 pack- ages, 95 sacks, 602 bags from Antwerp 2 sacks, Dun- kirk .5 bags, Rotterdam and 5 sacks from Oporto. English 65,. Od. to 75s. per ton. Foreigia -8. Od. to —a. Kidneys. —s Od. to -8. Rocks. -il. Od. to —a. Resents. 70s. Od. to 95s. „ Jersey -s. Od. to -s. French whites 60s. Od. to 65s. Dutch. Os. ad. to Os. Od per basket. PROVISION MARKETS. The arrivals last week from Ireland were 4,047 firkins butter, and 3,351 bales bacon, and from foreign ports 25,525 packages butter and 1,052 bales bacon. In Irish butter we had more doing last week, and sales effected to a fair extent, in some instances at an advance of Is to 2s per cwt. Foreign sold fairly, best Dutch advanced 2s to 4s per cwt. The bacon market ruled steady supplies both Irish and Hamburg being about equal to the demand, there was no change in value. PRICES OF BUTTER, CHEESE, HAMS, &C. Butter, per cwt. s. s. Cheese, per cwt. s. s Dorset, new 144 to 146 Cheshire. 56 to 80 Friesland 132 to 134 Double Glo'ster 64 to 74 Jersey 106 to 124 Cheddar 72 to 90 Carlow. to Hams- Waterford. to j York 102 to 112 Cork — to — Cumberland. 102 to 112 Limerick to I j Irish 106 to 116 Sligo to Bacon — Fresh, per doz. 16 to 18 Wiltshire, dried to 74 Irish, green 74 to 76 ENGLISH BUTTER MARKET. Dorset, fine new milk 144s to 146s per cwt. Ditto, middling 08 to 08 Devon -8 to —8. Fresh 16s to 189 per dozen lbs CORK HUTTER MARKET. October, 15th.-Ordinary first quality, export 125s, country 122s second, export 115s, country 112s third, export 105s, country 102s fourth, export 100s, country 97s; fifth, export 92s, country 89s; sixth, ex- port 76s, country 73s per cwt. Currency Ordinary butter 10s per cwt less, mild-cured 10s do sponged, 2s do. thirds, fourths, fifths, and sixths of kegs 4s less. Mild-cured; first quality, export 127s, country 121s; second, export 123s, country 117s; third, export 109s, country 106s. SEED MARKET. Very little English Cloverseed offering, and sales were not made for want of the article. Foreign Clover- seed was held on former terms. In Trefoils little Dass- ing, and prices unvaried. New white Mustardseed- was held for quite as much money. English Canaryseed supported prices. Foreign qualities were offered at very moderate rates. New winter Tares dull, and cheaper Baltic spring qualites, offered at 46s per qr. last Monday, could to-day be bought at 42s or under per qr. BRITISH SEEDS. Mustard, per bush., white 12s Od ti 13, Od brown Us Od to 15s 0.1 Coriander, per ewt. 21s 01 to 24s Od Cloverseed, red 62s 0.1 to 70s —s Canary,perqr. 60s Od to 68s Od refoil 22s Od to 2.JS Od Tares, winter, new, per bushel lis Od to 12s Od Linseed, per qr., sowing 70s Od to 72s Od crushing 60s Od to 63s Od Linseed, Cak es, p,,r on ;Cll 5s t > ttl los Ra peseed, per qr 64s Od to 74s Od Rape Cake, per ton £ 6 15s to P,7 0.1 FOREIGN SEEDS, &C CloYerseeJ red 46s Od to 52s 0d white 62s Od to 72s Od Trefoil. 18, Oil to 22s OJ Hempseed, small, per qr 44s Od to 43s Od Dutch. 4ts Od to 45s Od Coriander, per cwt 21s 0,1 to 22s Od Carraway I. 48s Od to 50s 01 Ryegrass per qr. to. 26s Od to 28s Od Linseed, per qr., Baltic 58s Od to 6ls OJ 11 Bombay. 61s Od to 623 Od Linseed Cake, per ton. CIO Os to Lil Od Rapeseed, Dutch 66s Od to 68, Od Rape Cdke, per ton £ 6 10s to C7 OJ

THE TIVY SIDE RAILWAY. IT now rests with the Tivy Side to say whether the Carmarthen and Cardigan Railway shall be extended beyond Llandyssil. The Carmarthen and Cardigan Company is not in a position to move in the matter. But several gentlemen, inter- ested in the country between Llandyssil and Car- digan, have taken preliminary steps with the view of forming a local company, to carry the railway first of all to Newcastle-Emlyn, and then to Car- digan. Among others they have consulted Mr Furniss, who has just made the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway. In conjunction with him they have marked out a line, which they arc prepared to say, from actual survey, will not cost more than £ 27,000. They do not suppose the country interested could find the capital, although by no means a large amount compared with the cost of most railways hitherto made. Mr Furniss is pre- pared to subscribe A:17,000, on condition that the land required is obtained on a rent-charge in the usual way, and that the country subscribe £ 10,000. All, then, that the Tivy Side is asked for is Y,10,000, in order to secure the inestimable advantages of a railway. We say all, because we have reason to believe there will be no difficulty about the land. Are these terms too high ? Just look at what they secure. They give the farmers and tradesmen of an extensive country access to all the markets in the kingdom. What this means every person in the district connected with business in any way com brehends most fully. They have long felt that for want of a railway they have had to compete with more favoured places at tremendous odds and^that they are to a larger extent than is commonly believed cut off from the rest of the business world. Would not the removal of this heavy drag on trade be cheaply accomplished at ilo,000 ? But that is not all; the country wants lime and coal, and other commodities, which are now sold at a price proportionately so high as to limit their use. Would not an abundant supply of lime and coal, at a low price, be secured cheaply at a cost of £ 10,000 ? Look again at the facilities for travelling afforded by a railway as compared with a coach or some other such conveyance. But really the subject does not admit of argument, and all we need say is, that if the Tivy Side lets this chance slip, it will probably be many years before they have so favourable an opportunity of enjoying the advantages of a railway. An appeal will shortly be made to the country for support, and unless it is responded to promptly and liberally, those who have taken the initiative in this matter will altogether abandon it, for they have no other obj ect in view than the prosperity of the country.

ABERYSTWITH WATER SUPPLY. FOR about two years, the Town Commissioners of Aberystwith, have been trying to select a good and adequate water shed for increasing the water supply. Various schemes, some very extravagant, others very economical, have been considered, and at length what is known as the Domen scheme seemed to be the favourite. Mr Duncan, an eminent hydraulic engineer, reported favourably upon it, and estimated the cost at £ 12,000. The scheme was adopted; but either from pressure being exercised by the ratepayers, who seem to have suddenly become alarmed, or from some inscrutable influence, many of the Commissioners who had agreed to the Domen scheme, all at once repented their acts, and assisted in organising a lively and spirited opposition to it. The Commissioners, then, became divided amongst themselves, and thirteen of them, signed a requisition to the Mayor, asking for a public meeting to protest against the scheme. A great deal has been said about the holding of this public meeting, and some efforts were made to prevent it. The right of the ratepayers to meet and protest, is as undoubted as the propriety of that act, and the Commissioners ought to be open to any suggestions coming from such a meeting. But why did not the ratepayers meet a little earlier ? The facts, shortly stated are these-That they have allowed their representatives to sanction a water scheme, and now they call upon them publicly to repudiate their own actions. What course the Commissioners will take cannot at present be surmised. The general tone of the meeting itself could not be called nice, in many respects; and on several occasions sQmething stronger than water, in fact a strong political feeling, seemed to influence the audience. The attack on the Domen scheme was skil- fully planned, and well carried out, but after all, the real objection seems to be more to the ex- pense than to the impurity of the water. Nearly every speaker must have known that the impurities which were dilated upon with so much unction, can be diverted from the stream as indicated by Mr Pell and Mr. Taylor. The meeting was quite right not to be cowed by the absurd threat contained in the letter written by Mr Tay lor, an official of the London Local Government Board. Mr Taylor, as shown by his scheme of draining Aberystwyth into the sea-a scheme described by the Mayor as extravagant and unnecessary-is anything but infallible. It is one thing for him to carry out grand engineering schemes, but it is quite another thing for the inhabi- tants of Aberystwith to pay for them and it is really fortunate that Mr Szlumper has succeeded in up- setting the sea drainage scheme, especially when the utilization of sewage is daily becoming more and more perfected. If the inhabitants of Aberystwyth in protesting against what they consider an extrava- gant scheme, point out a way to a cheaper one which is efficient, they need not fear invasion by a London engineer, with unlimited power to choose sites and spend money; and even if the worst come to the worst, and this should happen, there must be ways and means of preventing a London Board rid- ing rough-shod over the people. But, apart from all this, we hope that the little feeling which we were sorry to see displayed at the meeting will at once subside, and that amicable and speedy efforts will be made to supply Aberystwyth with one of its greatest necessities. It is for the opponents of the Domen scheme to prove that they have a better plan to offer.

CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. — The Secretary ac- -,rkity, The Secretary ac- knowledges the following collections ;—Cwmdwyfran Calvinistic Chapel, XI 4s Llanfihangel-Cilfargen Church, Li Holy Trinity Church, Llanybri, el 10s 8d. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.-On Saturday last, the 6'20 train of the Pembroke and Tenby railway, after giving the usual signal, started from the station, and the gate- keeper at the Carmarthen bridge crossing, not having heard the whistle, did not open the gates, and the train ran through breaking them into splinter. Lewis, the gatekeeper, had a very narrow escape. He ran out of the signal box to open the gates when he heard the train approaching. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—About 7 o'clock, on Friday evening last, as Thomas Peters, a guard on the London and North Western Railway, was uncoupling some trucks at Pantyfifynon station, his foot slipped, and one of the trucks and a break van went over his ankle, which "u rory oororoly injnrod, if- prnVioV»lr» will have to be cut off. lie is in the Carmarthenshire Infirmary. SCHOOL OF ART.—By the report of a distribution of prizes at the School of Art, at Swansea, last Friday, we learn that Mr Hosford has been successful in forming a large school in that town. There are eighty students, besides those taught in private schools. Sixty-two students were examined, thirty-three passed, some in several subjects, and eleven took prizes. It appears that Mr T. T. Marks obtained a certificate in building con- strution and in the Oxford Local Examinations we see the names, amongst the senior candidates, of Alfred Daniel, (2nd division) Llanelly New School; David James (3rd division) Llandovery. It is a shame that our Carmarthen school is allowed to languish as it is. DEBATING SOCIETY.—On Friday last, the Rev W. E. Williams, of St. Mary's Catholic Church, read the first essay for debate, the subject being The education of the people." There were between forty and fifty persons present in the billiard room, where the meetings are held. The essay was an able and in many respects a brilliant composition, and was much enjoyed by those Who had the good fortune to hear it A spirited debate by about a dozen of the members followed, and a com- plimentary vote was passed to the essayist. The Rev S. Hunter, principal of the Presbyterian College presided. The next lecture will be read on Friday October the 29th by Mr Tamplin. The subject will be, Education, voluntary or compulsory, religious or secular." COUNTY PKTTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday last, before Capt. Davies, R. Jennings, Esq, and Grismond Philipps, Esq. The adjourned case of John Davies, labourer, Blaenywern, against William Thomas, Penallt, Llanarthney, was heard. A witness was called by the complainant, who proved that defendant paid the men who worked in Cwmlledan wood.—The magis- trates ordered defendant to pay 10s 8d wages, and costs, which were paid.—Thomas Morris and David Davies were fined Is each and costs, for having no name on their carts.—Mary Lewis charged David Jones with assaulting her. The evidence being insufficient, the case was dismissed. BOROUGH POLICE.—On Monday before J. Lewis, Esq. (mayor), J. Bagnall, Esq., and J. Thomas, Esq., Ann Davies charged Margaret Davies with assaulting her grandson. This was an adjourned case from last week, for the complainant to produce a witness.—John Lewis, Cwrt Mallau, a young boy, who stated that be, in company with complainant's grandson, who called de- fendant "Sambo," met defendant by Killevwr. Defen- dant replied that if he would not hold his tongue she would kick him, and she went away.— Mr Thomas thought there was a case proved against defendant.— Defendant stated it was in malice these proceedings were taken against her. She denied assaulting the boy.—The case was then dismissed.-Evan Lewis, an elderly man, applied for sureties of the peace against John Lewis, alias Johny Puff; complainant said that defendant was his son, and he lived with him. Oil the previous Sunday defendant came into the house, and threw a knife at him, and a geranium pot was broken to pieces. He also threw a lump of soap at him, and used threats towards him. On one occasion he came into the house and asked for 3d, and because complainant refused he threatened to break everything in the house.-The magistrates made an order that a warrant be issued for defendant's apprehension. WESLEYAN Missio-Ns.-On Friday evening last, the annual missionary meeting was held in the Wesleyan Chapel, which was thinly attended. Mr Geo. Bagnall, who was in the chair, regretted that the chairman on previous occasions was not present but having retired from representing them in Parliament they had no further claim on him. They had invited another gentleman of influence amongst them, but he declined filling the chair it therefore devolved upon him. Re. ferring to the scanty attendance, he said, perhaps if they had large posters in the various colours of the rainbow, they might have had a large attendance or if tiloyliad inarche(I in procession into the chapel, headed by a band or if it was announced that an idol would be exhibited, or that one of the deputation was to address the meeting on his head (laughter). Such things would, no doubt, bring a very large attendance -so large that the chapel would not contain one-half of them. But this would not do to promote the work they were engaged in.—The Rev. Benjamin John having made some observations, read a portion of the annual report as follows :— •'The home receipts for the past year had been #100661 88 loa, the foreign receipts, £ 36,587 18s lOd, making a total of E146,249 7s 8d. Payments:— General expenditure, including the cost of Canton and Hankow Missions, and of the Missions in Italy, ^115 071 13s 2d; grant towards the new mission premises in Paris, 11,000 making a total of X146,071 13s 2d, leaving a small balance towards the liquidation of the accumulated deficiencies of former years which remain as a burden on the society to the amount of Lig,oOO. The contributions to the Jubilee Fund now closed, including interest, amount to 9179,000. The missions in India, Italy, China, and he West Indies, have derived considerable advantage from the appropriations which have been made. The committee will now mature their plans for Africa, and for the several remaining important objects contem- plated in the commencement of the Jubilee Fund, in the year 1863. The Ladies' General Committee for female education in foreign countries, and other bene- volent purposes, has also_ expended £ 1,226 4s 4d, besides furnishing school materials, clothing, &c., to many parts of the mission field, including China, India, Africa, Central America, Hudson's Bay Territory, &c. The Committee has been bereaved during the year of several highly-valued friends and fellow labourers among them may be mentioned the well-known William Smith, Esq., of Gledhow, and John Burton, Esq., of Roundhay, both of them associated with the first Misssionary Meeting held in Leeds, in the year 1813. By the removal of George Smith, Esq., of Camborne, LL.D., and member of many learned societies, Foreign as well as British, the Society has sustained no common loss. They have also to mourn the removal of another valued member of the Committee, William Bourne, Esq., of London. The Committee is admonished by these events that to the most skilful labourer, the day of labour is limited, that the night cometh when no man can work," and that it will be their happiness, if, when the master comes, they shall be each of them diligently en- gaged in his work, and bo found of him in peace God grant it It will be observed that many of the valued friends whose removal we sorrowfully refer to, have taken care in the last disposal of their property that the pecuniary interests of the society should not inconveniently suffer, having, by legaceis or otherwise left permanent tokens of their care for the society funds. There are 699 circuits occupied by the society in various parts of the world; chapels and other preaching places 6,037 ministers and assistant mis- sionaries, including fifty-four supernumeraries, 994; other paid agents, as catechists, interpreters, day school teachers, &c., 3,900 unpaid agents, 20,640 full and accredited church members, 154,187 on trial for church membership, 15,904 scholars deducting for those who attend both day and Sabbath schools, 174,721 printing establishments, 7. The following are the amounts of collections made in the Carmarthen district for the past year :—Carmarthen, 123 2s Id Llanelly, Y,22 12a 4d Pontamman, £ 5 14s 6d Kidwelly, £ 5 5s Laugharne, X3 14s; Llanstephan, X4 15s 6d. The Christmas offerings had been:— Carmarthen, X5 4s lOd Llanelly, i,10 3s 4d Kid- welly, 11 17s Llanstephan and Laugharne, £ 1 3s 7d." Rev W. H. Cornforth, of London, then addressed the meeting. He referred to the income of the society, and in reply to those who asked whether missionary stations were not self-supporting said that nearly X40,000 was contributed to the society by foreign stations. When they first sent missionaries to New York, about 100 years ago, the preachers at that time contributed JE70 towards the cause. What was the result of their send- ing these missionaries? Well, now, there are 40,000 members in connection with the Methodists,—more than any other denomination in New York. He then referred to Figi and the Friendly Islands, and also to China, and showed the success which attended their labours in those parts. He concluded by urging the meeting to support the missionary cause.—The Rev M. T. Male afterwards spoke, giving some interesting de- tails of missionary work in India, where he was sta- tioned for many years. He dwelt upon the cruelties and immoralities of that country. Referring to the cruelties he said that as he was passing one of the temples he saw a man with an iron hook fastened in his side, which was very pitiful indeed. He went inside this temple and saw some large poles in the ground, and a kind of bar on the top of them. To this was attached a rope to swing this man round. When he was swung round in this manner he had flowers to throw upon the people below, and whoever got these flowers kept them, as very precious There were no less than 330 idols ia India, but only three of these were considered high in the estimation of the Brahmins. The speaker also spoke of the education of the country. Schools were now formed there. When he first went out, females were not allowed to read but now, he was glad to say there were no less than 300 females educated in the district from whence he had come. In the whole of India there were only two missionaries to every million of the popu- lation, and this was attributable to the want of funds.- The Rev B. John proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman and the deputation, and the meeting con- cluded. LAUGHARNE.— On the 14th inst., an inquest was held at Laugharne, before John Hughes, Esq., deputy coroner, on the body of John Beynon, carpenter. Deceased had been unwell for some time, and was last seen alive at his house, where he resided alone, about 9 p.m. on the 11th inst., by one Thomas John, who had called to see him. He then complained of being very weak, and unwell. About noon on the ] 2th inst., his nephew, W. Beynon, finding that deceased had not been seen that day, entered the house through one of the windows, and found him dead in bed, but not cold. Verdict, died by the visitation of God. ST. CLEARS.- POLICE.- On the 18th inst., Philip Hillier and John Davies, tramps, were brought up in custody of James Saer, P.C. No. 11, before D. Davies, Esq., at Carmarthen, charged with begging at Pentre, St. Clears. Hillier was committed for 21 and Davies 14 days to the House of Correction. BETi'\v"i3.—iiaivcou XLiituksgiving oeivices were held on the 14th inst in the National Schoolroom. Impressive and exceedingly appropriate sermons were preached by theRev G. Rees, vicar of Llanrhidian, and by the Rev T. Jones, curate of Llanedy. LLANDILO. — FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Monday last, an inquest was held before J. D. Rowlands, Esq, deputy coroner, on the body of John Evans, aged 74 years, of Gellygendrill, near Llandilo. It appeared that last Saturday about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, deceased, who was hard of hearing, was seen with a horse and cart going through a gate in order to cross the railway near Myseddherion. At this time a goods train was coming at full speed on its way to Llandilo. The driver of the train endeavoured all in his power to stop it, and blew the whistle. When the train was not far from deceased, he turned round and saw the engine, left the horse and attempted to cross the line. lIe was afterwards seen lying quite dead between the rails-The jury recorded a verdict of "accidental death," and recommended that a watch box be placed at the crossing.

LLANELLY COUNTY COURT. The monthly sitting took place on Tuesday. There were upwards of 130 cases for trial, and 10 judgment summonses. The following are the most important of the disputed cases. AMBROSE WILSON v. THOMAS V AUGHAN.-This was an action to recover X2 I Is 4d, the value of half the pine end of a house at Llanelly. Mr Mansel Rees appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Lewis (of the firm of Smith, Lewis, and Jones) for the defendants. After the plaintiff had been examined at some length by Mr Rees, the judge suggested that the particulars did not show any contract, and said that the only action that would lie would be one for trespass. The case was then pro. ceeded with, and lasted a considerable time, and in the result the plaintiff was nonsuited, the judge granting the defendant his costs. THOMAS HENRY BOWEN V. JOHN EVANS.-The plain- tiff in this case is a baker at Llanelly, and sought to recover the sum of tlo for damages sustained by him by reason of the defendant having illegally taken from the plaintiff's possession certain scales and weights, and for summoning him before the magistrates at Kidwelly for having unjust weights in his possession. The magistrates dismissed the case against Bowen, on the ground that the defendant was not properly licensed as an inspector of weights and measures, by order of the Mayor, under the Corporation seal, and hence the present action. Mr Rees, for the defendant, now said that the inspector was duly appointed, although he had no written appointment, as the act quoted by Mr Snead, who appeared for the plaintiff, only referred to municipal boroughs, and not to boroughs by Royal charter —His Honour concurred in Mr Rees's view of the law, and gave judgment for the defendant, with costs. There was a case of Bartley v. Owen, in which Mrs Bartley sued her son-in-law, Captain Owen, for 19 odd, for rent and other things, but which was ultimately referred to the Registrar, his Honour remarking that it would be painful to all parties to expose their private grievances in the county court. Mr Snead was for the plaintiff, and Mr H. De Medina, of London and Swansea, for the defendant.

CARMARTHENSHIRE REVISION COURTS. LLANSAWEL. This court was held on Thursday, before Mr T. Allen. Talley.—There were no Liberal claims; there was one Conservative claim. Two Liberal opjections were taken and sustained; there were no Conservative objec- tions. In Llanfihangel-Rhosycorn there was one Liberal ob- jection taken, which was not sustained; the Conserva- tives objected to five and succeeded in sustaining them. In Llanllwni there was a Liberal objection to the vote of David Davies, smith, Aberduar, which give rise to a discussion as to value, and ultimately decided in favour of the voter. There were six Liberal objections altogether, of which three were sustained, and three Conservative objections, which were sustained. In Llanybyther a case arose out of a claim for free- hold, in which it appeared that the claimant had only been In possession sixteen years. Mr Davies for the Liberals argued that the man had not proved freehold as he might be ejected some time before the expiration of twenty years. The Barrister held the vote good, but on a question of value, however, he was struck off. There weie sixteen Liberal objections, eleven of which were sustained, and fifteen Conservative objections, eleven of which were made good. In Pencarreg a nice point arose as to the vote of a claimant who under the will of his father came into possession of a qualification, but was objected by Mr Jones, for the Conservatives, on the ground that the claim was sent in on the 15th July, whereas he only came of age in September. The Barrister ruled that not being of age on the 1st of August, he was not, in the meaning of the Act, entitled, and therefore struck him off. There were eight Liberal objections, and two were sustained. The Conservatives objected to eleven and sustained ten. There was only one objection in the parish of Llany- crwys, made and sustained by the Conservatives, and there were twenty-two claims to be put on the L12 list. In Llanswael there were two Liberal objections, one of which was sustained. In Conwil-Cayo a case arose from John Lloyd occu- pying land for which he paid £ 7 10s rent, but he payEJ rates to the amount of X13 it was held that he did not occupy in the meaning of the Act, and was struck out. There were thirteen Liberal objections, all of which were sustained, and twenty-four Conservative objections, of which twenty-two were made good. LLANDILO. Mr Allen sat at the Town Hall on Friday at nine o'clock, Mr T. Jones appearing on behalf of the Con- servatives, and Mr T. Davies for the Liberals. There was very little of public interest transpired during the day, and no great advantage gained by either side. Llangathen. -There were two objections by the Liberals, both of which were sustained. Thomas Harries, Penybont, whose qualification on the register was "freehold lease of house and garden," was objected to on the ground that the lease expired on the death of father who died many years ago. The voter's name was consequently struck off the list. The Rev D. Lloyd Isaac, on the lilt as receiver of freehold tithes, the vicarial rent charge of Llangathen. His vote was objected to by the Liberals on the ground that Mr Isaac is not the vicar of the parish and does not receive the tithes. Mr F. Green was charged to the poor-rate for the tithes, Mr Lloyd Isaac receiving a salary only. The vote was disallowed. Llanfihangel-Aberbythick.—In this parish there were a few objections on both sides, and three or four names struck off the register. Llanegwad.—Several persons on the register as jMO occupiers in this parish were opposed by the Conserva- tives, supported by the Liberals, and tranferred to the j612 list. John David, Tyrhos, and David Davies. Llanelly, were objected to by the Conservatives, and struck off the register. David Jenkins, Parkypistill, William Lewis, Penybont, W. W. Prosser, Alltyferin, r and John Roberts, Maespant, were objected to by the Liberals, and struck off the register. Bettws.—The Conservatives successfully objected to a great many voters in this parish, and several were struck off the register and some put on the L12 list. The Conservatives objected to two persons, but it was ruled that the notice of objection was insufficient, there being no address on one duplicate, and no postmark on another. Both names consequently remain on the register. Several persons were transferred from the register to the el2 list. Llandebie.—There was nothing worth noticing in the revision of the list for this parish, except an objection by the Liberals to the name of Mr Henry Richard, Cwmammen, being placed on the register, on the ground that he had not been in occupation long enough. He was supported by the Conservatives, and it tran- spired that Mr Richard's name was in the rate book in September, 1869, and that he had been in partnership with Mr Strick for some years. The vote was accord- ingly allowed. Llanfynydd.—Nothing noteworthy transpired in re- vising the list for this parish. The overseer objected to several voters, who had become disqualified through removal, some to another world and others to another parish. The list of claimants showed that there were honest men in the parish of Llanfynydd, some of them asking to be rated up to J612 in order that they might have a vote. Llanarthney.-The Liberals objected to some twenty- five voters, and more than twenty of their objections were sustained. A great many of those objected had either died or removed out of the parish. The Conser- vatives objected to three voters, and their names were struck off. Llandilo-fawr.—There were thirty-seven party objec- tions, and several voters objected to by the overseer, a good Liberal, as the Conservative agent observed. The Conservatives objected to twenty-five voters, and sus- tained eighteen of their objections. In five cases the voters was declared to be good, and in three cases notice of objection was not proved. The Liberals objected to nine votes, and they were all struck out. Llan fi hangel Cilfargen. -There were no party objec- tions, and the lists for this parish did not occupy the court more than a couple of minutes. The duties of the revising barrister for this year were brought to a close about half-past five o'clock. A correspondent has favoured us with the following result of the Revision of Voters in the Llandilo Polling District: Parish- Conservatives. Objec- With- Failed Sus- New tons. drawn. tained. cl'mis Bettws 60 6 3 51 8 Llandilo 28 5 6 17 7 ■> s a' Llandebie 12 1 11 11 Llanfihangel Aber- bytbich 2 — 2 4 Llanfihangel Gilfar- gen — l Llanegwad 18 — .]8 8 Llangathen — 2 Llanfynydd — — 6 10 Llandefeisant — — — — 129 12 9 108 71 Total of Conservative objections raised. 108 Total of do new claims. 71 179 Liberals. Bettws 8 l 7 23 Llandilo 9 9 9 Llanarthney 23 1 22 3 Llandebie 20 — l 19 y Llanfihangel Aber- bythich 3 3 Llanfihangel Cilfar- gen Llanegwad 4 — 4 9 Llangathen 2 — 2 Llanfynydd 21 4 17 1 LIandefoisant. — — 90 7 83 54 Total of Liberal objections sustained. 83 Total of do new claims. 54 137 Total Conservative gain. 42 A correspondent, who is in the very best position to know, sends us the following result of the revisions CONSERVATIVE GAINS. Llanelly 71 Llandilo. 42 Llansawel 43 Llandovery 25 St. Clears 19 200 LIBERAL GAINS. Carmarthen 84 Llangendeirne 1 Newcastle-Emlyn (not yet made up).. — 85

FUNERAL OF CAPT. DAVIES. The funeral of this gentleman, whose death we briefly noticed last week, took place on Wednesday. The deceased gentleman died very suddenly, at his residence, Laughern House, on the 8th inst., and disease of the heart is supposed to have been the cause of death. He had been for sometime ailing, yet not so much as to prevent him continuing to discharge the duties of his profession, and exercise the virtue of charity, in which he abounded. One of the latest acts of his life was characteristic. The very night before his sudden decease, he was a visitor at the humble dwelling of a poor widow, with whom he left a welcome donative. The late Francis Davies was born in the year 1800, at Traws-Mawr, near Carmar- then, of a family issuing from an old Welsh family. Educated for the medical profession, he saw extensive service in early life in the packet department, in the Mediterranean, on the coasts of North and South America, and in the Polar regions. Upwards of 40 years ago he settled in Pershore, succeeding to the practice of the late Mr John Racster, and constantly pursued the duties of his profession with the greatest skill, kindness, humanity, and devotion, so that he came to be regarded by his patients as a near and dear friend, and secured the affections of all with whom he was brought in contact by the charming geniality of his manner, his frank and cordial bonhommic, and his open, generous, honest nature. In all the relations of life he was eminently upright and faithful, a hater of shams and conventionalities, in. flexible in his attachments to truth, 'and of the purest candour. His great liberality and kindness of dis- position, and his bounteous consideration for their wants, endeared him to the poor; with his equals and superiors in the social scale his rare sociability and companionable qualities, his excellent temper, his sterling merits as a man and in the department of his profession, procured for him general esteem, and rendered him a universal favourite. He will be very greatly missed in Pershore and the neighbourhood, where many poor pensioners will lose, in the ap- proaching winter, his cheering words of sympathy and encouragement as well as the bounty he was ever ready to dispense to the deserving. Evory one