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CARDIGANSHIRE. WANTED, to RENT, for two or three years, in the T ? neighbourhood of good Fishing, a Gentleman's Furnished liesidenee of moderate size. Full particulars and terms to be sent to B. KARLEESE, 26, Waterloo Street, Birmingham. [2.736 WANTED, by a FARM BAILIFF, an engagement. 'V Good references from last employer.—Apply to EDITOR of the Welshman. f2778 WANTED, a Married Man, as GROOM & COACH- T MAN. Must be capable of taking charge of Hunters. A good cottage and liberal wages.—Apply to M. HARTLEY, Esq., Plas-y-Bridell, Cardigan. [2734 WANTED, in the Grocery Trade, a JUNIOR HAND TV and an APPRENTICE. Also, in the Drapery Branch, Two JUNIOR HANDS.—Apply to THOMAS and PHILIPPS, London House, Carmarthen. [2738 WANTED, a situation as KITCHEN MAID or VT HOUSEMAID, by a Girl of 18 (communicant), who has lived nearly four years as Under-nurse in a Clergy- man's family—Apply to Mrs. E. OWEN PHILLIPS, The Vicarage, Aberystwyth. [2771 WANTED, a good GENERAL SERVANT, age about V V 25 years; also, a good steady NURSE, age abouG 18 years.—Apply, at once, to Mrs. WITCHELL, Victoria House, Aberdare. [2792 APPRENTICE WANTED. MR. W. H. MILLER, 3, Nott-square, Carmarthen, l.vJL has an opening for an APPRENTICE to the Photo- graphic profession. Must be an intelligent youth.—Terms on application. [2794 f T^HE situation of Cook at St. David's College, Lampeter, A is vacant. The duties of the Office are to provide a supply of dinners at a certain fixed price per head to the Students, whose numbers range between 50 and 60. There is no stipend, but the Cook must provide his or her own remuneration from the contract which from time to time must be arranged with the Authorities of the College.— Further information will be given on application to the Steward, The Rev. J. J. LIAs, St. David's College. [2773 1\1 R. BAYNTON, Surgeon Dentist, No. 12, Queen- J.T' i street, Carmarthen. Next visit—Saturday, the 15th of November. MR. JOSEPH POWELL, ROCER and Provision Dealer, Auctioneer, Appraiser X and General Commission Agent, Pembroke. JAMES DAVIES, TAILOR AND DRAPER, 340, OXFORD-STREET, LONDON, KEEPS the very best quality Goods only, at reasonable iY prices. ?2503 EDWIN THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, Valuer, House, Land, and General  Commission Agent, Main-street, Pembroke, and 2, Commercial Row, Pembroke-Dock. Associate of the Society of Accountants in England. Prompt Settlements. Sales Guaranteed, Cashed, d-c. Agent for Fire and Life Insurance Companies A 31 MR. E. JAMES, RESIDENT SURGEON DENTIST, VICTORIA COTTAGE, BARN'S ROW, NEAR THE HIGHER MARKET GATES. PERFECT ARTIFICIAL TEETH on the easiest terms, JL Extractions without the slightest pain by the Nitrous Oxide Gas (pleasant and harmless). Consultations (free) every day. [1362 AUTUMN AND WINTER FASHIONS. NEW MILLINERY AND COSTUME SHOW ROOMS.  & W. DAVIES will be prepared on and after D. & FRIDAY, the 7th inst., with their general Show of Autumn and Winter Goods, comprising a large variety of Dress Materials, New Shapes in Mantles, Jackets, and Waterproofs choice Styles in Shawls aud Costumes. D. & W. D. pay special attention to the Millinery Department, their object being to give superior taste and good materials at moderate prices. 1 & 2, Jjruildhall-square, Carmarthen, November 6th, 1873. THE CARMARTHEN AND CARDIGAN RAILWAY COMPANY. 1VT OTICE is hereby given, that the Half-yearly Meeting 1. of the Proprietors of this Company will be held at the Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, on Thursday, the 20th day of November next, at One o'clock in the after- noon, precisely, for the purpose of the General Business of the Company. By Order. ALEXANDER YOUNG, Secretary. Carmarthen, 16th Oct., 1873. [2731 CARMARTHEN BAY FISHERY DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given, that the following persons i-? have been elected representative Members of the Board of Conservators of this District for the ensuing year: -The Rev. Henry Williams, Abrcoth; David Lewis, Fisherman, Carmarthen Owen Ehas, Fisherman, Carmarthen; William Jones, Fisherman, Carmarthen. JOHN DALTON, Returning Officer. Carmarthen, Nov. 7tb, 1873. f2781 TEIVY AND AERON FISHERY DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given, that Asa Johnes EvanS) .1 Thomas Davies, and Richard David Jenkins, Esquires: and Mr William Evans, are the four persons who have ob- tained the greatest number of votes in the election of members for the above district, to represent the Fishermen for the year 1873-4. Dated this 12th day of November, 1873. BARRETT PRICE JORDAN, 2791] Returning Officer, IN PARLIAMENT—SESSION 1874. THE BURRY PORT AND GWENDREATH YALLEY RAILWAY. (EXTENSION OF TIME FOR EXECUTION OF WORKS.) NOTICE is hereby given that application is intended to ??) be made to Parliament in the ensuing Session by The Burry Port and Gwendreath Valley Railway Company for leave to bring in a Bill to extend the time limited by The KidwelIy and Burry Port Railway Act 1865 "and "The Burry Port and Gwendreath Valley Railway Amendment Act 1868" for executing the Works by such Acts authorized to be made and to revive and extend such of the powers (if any) of the said Acts relating thereto as may have expired and to confer upon the Company all necessary powers in relation thereto. Printed Copies of the proposed Bill will be deposited in the Private Bill Office of the House of Commons on or before the 21st day of December next. Dated this 13th day of November 1873. SUTTON & OMMANNEY, 80, Coleman-street, London, Solicitors for the Bill. BOARD OF TRADE-SESSION 1874. WHITLAND AND TAF YALE RAILWAY. (ADDITIONAL CAPITAL.) NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions J?) of "The Railway Companies Powers Act 1864 "and The Railways (Powers and Construction) Act 1864 Amendment Act 1870" application has been made to the Boa? S Trade by the Wlntland and Taf Vale Railway Company (hereinafter called the Company) for a Certificate under the said Acts authorising the Company to raise for the purposes of their existing and authorised undertaking additional Capital by shares and by borrowing or by either of those means with power to attach to such shares any preference or priority of dividend and any other advantage which the Certificate may denne. The Certificate will vary the rights of the existing share- holders of the Company and all such other rights ana privileges as would interfere with the raising of such addi- tional Capital and will incorporate the Companies Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 "the Companies Clauses Act lebo and the Companies Clauses Act 1869 and it will also amend and enlarge if necessary the powers and provisions of the Whitland and Taf Vale Railway Act 1869. Printed Copies of the Draft Certificate as proposed by the Company will be supplied at the price of sixpence each on application at the Office of William Bell 27 Great George- street estminster S. W. and all persons desirous of making any representation to the Board of Trade, or of bringing before them any objections respecting the applica- tion may do so by letter addressed to the Secretary Railway Department Board of Trade Whitehall on or before the 1st day of January 1874. And notice is hereby further given that after the Board of Trade have settled the said Draft Certificate, Copies thereof can be obtained at the before-mentioned Office at a charge of sixpence for each Copy, or such other sum as the Board of Trade may direct. Dated this lith day of November, 1873. J. H. BARKER, Solicitor, Quay-street, Carmarthen. WILLIAM BELL, 2785J 27, Great George-street, Westminster, OTTER ROUND LOST. 1 CI REY, White, and Tan, rough. Answers to the name of X PILGRIM." Strayed away some time ago from Cwineog, Velindre, near Newport, Pembrokeshire. Whoever will give information of the whereabouts of the Hound to MARTEINE LLOYD, Esq., Bronwyd, Llandyssil, will be awarded. [2770 PEMBROKE DOG SHOW. rpHIS Show will take place in Pembroke on Wednesday. A 17th December next, when first and second Prizes will be given in 25 classes, and open for competition to Carmar- thenshire, Cardiganshire, and Pembrokeshire. Schedules of prizes and regulations can be obtained of the Hon. Secretaries. Chairman of Committee-H. LEACH, Esq., Master of the South Pembrokeshire Hounds. JOHN HIRD, 1 JaJ on' sSeeccrreettaarriieess. 2761J S???LL,?-?-??'?. ST. PETER'S, CARMARTHEN. CHRISTMAS TREE ENTERTAINMENT ON THE 8th OF JANUARY, 1874. CCONTRIBUTIONS of work and money are earnestly \? solicited in aid of the Schools and various Charities. To be sent in to Mrs. Latimer M. Jones, Mrs. Lester, Mrs R. M. Davies, or Mrs Rowlands. 2793] LATIMER M. JONES. BRITISH & FOREIGN SCHOOL SOCIETY. A PUBLIC MEETING on behalf of the above Society £ JL will be held in the Music Hall, Cradock-street, Swansea, on Monday, November 17th, 1873, at 7.30 p.m. The chair will be taken by the Right Hon. Lord Aberdare (Lord President of H.M. Privy Council). The following Gentlemen have kindly promised to attend the Meeting, viz. :—H. H. Vivian, Esq,, M.P.; L. L. Dillwyn, Esq., M.P.; Rev. John Griffiths, Neath; Rev. Professor Morgan, Carmarthen; C. W. Nevill, Esq., Llanelly; Hugh Owen, Esq., London; Rev. D. Rowlands, M.A., Bangor. 2782 j ALFRED BOURNE, Secretary. NOTICE. rPHE Court Leet and View of Frankpledge of our A Sovereign Lady the Queen, and Courts Baron of the Right Reverend jConnop, Lord Bishop of St. David's, will be held for the following Manors or Lordships, at the times and places undermentioned, viz.:— ("Tuesday, November 25th inst., at Llangadock ? the Red Lion Inn, in the town of L Llangadock. Llancldew ? ? Thursday, December 4th next, at the Castle, Llanddew. ("Monday, the 5th January, 1874, at Mydrim < the Fountain Inn, in the Village of (. Mydrim. Llanfynydd, Llan- ((_ Tuesday, the 6th January, 1874, egwad, Treclase, at the Cresselly Arms, Cothy and Llanllian (. Bridge. (" Wednesday, the 7th January, 1874, Abergwili. -? at the Wheat Sheaf Inn, in the (. Village of Abergwili. ("Friday, the 23rd January, 1874, at Clase, Llangefelach < the Penllergare Arms, in the Village (. of Llangefelach. JOHN HARVEY & SONS, Stewards. Haverfordwest, 5th Nov., 1873. [2789 PRIME MARSH LAND TO LET. 1 ff^O BE LET, and entered upon immediately, about 11 A acres of Prime Marsh Land near the Carmarthen Junction. Mr Walters, of Molvre, will show the land. For particulars as to rent, Ac., a.pply to Mr WALTER LLOYD, Mydrim, St. Clears. [2725 TO FRUIT GROWERS & NURSERYMEN. f T^O BE LET, at Ebbw Vale, near Newport, Monmouth- A shire, a first-rate Garden, four acres, within high walls, rich soil, five vineries and two pineries. Houses for gardener and men. A Farm-house adjoining with 50 acres of land. Dairy and Poultry houses could be Let with Garden if required. Ready sale on the spot, and direct transit to London twice a day. Apply to Mr PHINEAS JAMES, Abercarn Estate Office, Abercarn, Newport, Monmouthshire, S.W. [2783 TOWN OF CARDIGAN. A GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE TO LET. if 1 BE LET, Unfurnished, for a Term if desired, the Re- -■ sidence at No. 56, Pendre, nearly opposite to Guild-hall and Market House, one of the most central spots in the Town, and commanding extensive views. The House is well built, and contains all modern ar- rangements comprises on the ground floor an excellent dining room, breakfast room. library, and butler's p?*'?"y on the first floor, 1 spacious drawing room, 1 best bedroom, with dressing room, &c.; on the second floor, 3 best bed- rooms, and 2 servants' bedrooms; on the third floor, 2 servants' bedrooms; underground, 2 excellent cellars; at the back of the house above the kitchen, a large room lately built and now used as a sitting room kitchens, outer kitchens, and other offices; with an excellent walled garden, a three-stalled stable with one loose box, coach-house, and other conveniences. The Town is situate within easy walking distance of the sea shore, where there are numerous bathing places, and extensive sands. There is abundant Trout and Salmon fishing, in the immediate neighbourhood, also a pack of Foxhounds and 2 packs of Harriers. For further particulars apply to Mr THOMAS GRIFFITHS, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Cardigan. 28th October, 1873. [2772 r 110 BE SOLD, a neat BROUGHAM, equal to new.— t- Apply to Mr. J. HOWELL THOMAS, Land Agent, Carmarthen. [2764 CARMARTHENSHIRE. FAMILY RESIDENCE TO LET. R ¥>0 BE LET, for a term of years, BRYN TOWY," a A genteel Family Residence, beautifully situate on the slope of Llangunnor Hill, commanding extensive views ot the picturesque Vale of Towy. Is distant from the excel- lent Market Town of Carmartheu and several Railway Stations about 1| miles. Is in a Lawn (4 V acres) tastefully laid out with ornamental timber and shrubs, ;and large weU- stocked garden. The House, well built some 20 years since, with all modern requirements, has on the ground floor a large entrance hall, breakfast room, library, spacious dining and drawing rooms. Above, a large lobby, 4 bedrooms, dressing-room, boudoir, china and other closets, and w. c. In a  the kitchen, scullery, pantry, store-room, servants ha,l?l, 4 bed- rooms, and large cellars.. There is a plentiful supply of the purest spring wat,er. The church is within ten minutes' walk. There is excel- lent salmon, sewin, and trout fishing, and packs ot fox- hounds and harriers are within easy distance. A few acres of Pasture Land on the banks of the Towy can be had if required. Apply to Mr T. MOSTYN DAVIES, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Carmarthen. The place may be viewed any day. 12th November, 1873. [2795 TOWN OF TENBY. FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE. l\/rR. THOMAS REES will SELL by PUBLIC AUC- 1. TION, at the Coburg Hotel, Tenby, on Thursday, November 20fch, 1873, all that Freehold Messuage or Dwell- ing-house, with Yard and Stable attached, situated in the centre of the town, and known as 5, High-street, late in the occupation of Mrs Faulkner, and for the last six years in the possession of J. M. Henton. It is unrivalled for sea and land views, and in close proximity to the church and market. Suitable for Business Premises, Post Office, or Banking Establishment, having the same frontage in Upper Frogmore Street as in High Street. Sale to commence at Two 0' dock. Full particulars may be obtained of W. LOCK, Esq., Solicitor, Lansdowne House; of Mr. THOMAS REES, Auctioneer, Lantern House or of J. M. HENTON, House and Estate Agent, Tenby. [2784 CARMARTHEN MARKETS & SLAUGHTER- HOUSES. MR. THOMAS DAVIES, Auctioneer, wiU LET by lH. PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Wednesday, the 26th day of November inst. (immediately after the Letting of the Tolls of the Carmarthenshire Turn- pike Roads, advertised to take place at half-past 12 o'clock at noon), for one year, commencing on the 1st January next, all the Rents, Tolls, and Stallage arising from the Carmarthen Provision Markets, comprising upwards of 70 Butchers Shops and Stalls, a Fish Market, covered Stand- ings for the sale of manufactured goods, and ample Stalls and Ranges for the Sale of Corn, Poultry, Vegetables, Fruits, and other produce, together with the Tolls of the Woolroom. Also the Tolls and dues arising from the ex- tensive Cattle Market and Slaughter-houses, erected near the Provision Market. These Tolls, &c., are payable under Act of Parliament, giving ample power to enforce the re- covery thereof and to prevent the sale of marketable pro- duce elsewhere than within the market. The Condition of Letting will be read at the Auction, and may be seen, with the Table of Tolls and the Rules and Bye-Laws, at the lown Clerk's Office. Any Bidder may as a security for good faith be required by the Town Clerk previous to his bidding being accepted to deposit with him the sum of £20, which will be forfeited to the Corporation in case such Bidder shall not comply with the Conditions of Letting. The Renter will be required to pay the Rent monthly in advance throughout the year, the first payment to be made on the first day of January next, and also to find an ap- proved Surety or Sureties in the sum of £300 for payment of the Rent, and compliance with the Rules of the Market and the Conditions of Letting. Further particulars may be had on application to Mr GEORGE THOMAS, Town Clerk, Carmarthen. Town Clerk's Office, Carmarthen, 10th NOT., 1873. [2790 CARDIGANSHIRE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES, Situate in the Parish of Llandyssil. MR. GRIFFITH GRIFFITHS will SELL by PUBLIC -L' i AUCTION, at the Salutation Hotel, Newcastle- Emlyn, on Friday, the 5th December, 1873, at the hour of One p.m. (unless previously disposed of by Private Con- tract), subject to such conditions as shall be produced at the time of sale, the following valuable and highly-improv- able Farms and Lands, viz. LOT 1.—" BARGOEDYBRAIN," containing, including Four Cottages, three of which are let on building leases, about 157a. 2r. 18p. N.B.—The timber upon this lot has been valued at .£100, at which price it must be taken to by the purchaser. LOT 2. BLAENCERDYNFACH," containing, including Two Cottages, one of which is let on a building lease, 110a. 3i\, or thereabouts. LOT 3.—" BLAENCERDYNFAWR," containing, including Four Cottages, 174a. lr. 5p., or thereabouts. The several lots are occupied by respectable tenants, who, with the exception of those of the leasehold cottages above mentioned on Lots 1 and 2, held under yearly tenancies ter- minable at Michaelmas. The tenants will show the different properties. Further particulars and plans may be obtained, of the Auctioneer at Aberayron; Mr DANIEL JONES, Estate Agent, Aberayron; Mr J. J. ATWOOD, Solicitor, Aberyst- with; and Messrs COLBORNE and WARD, Solicitors, New- port, Mon. [2787 CARDIGANSHIRE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES, SITUATE IN THE PARISHES OF NANTCWNLLE LLANGWYRYFON, LLANRHYSTID. MR. GRIFFITH GRIFFITHS will SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Talbot Hotel, Tregaron, on Tuesday, the 2nd December, 1873, at the hour of One p m. (unless previously disposed of Private Contract), subject to such couditions as shall !be produced at the time of Sale, the following valuable and highly-improvable Farms and Lands, viz.:— PARISH OF NANTCWNLLE. Lot 1. A. R. P. Bwlchdywyrgam, containing about 120 2 17 Llettyrpwll 75 1 22 Erwpant 5 2 11 Felin Newydd 10 1 36 212 0 6 N.B.—The Timber upon this Lot has been valued at .£250, at which price it must be taken to by the purchaser. Lot 2. Llanfeilog 58 3 39 Caermynydd 19 3 37 78 3 36 Lot 3. Rhydlas 30 2 36 PARISH OE LLANGWYRYFON. Lot 4. Maesybeydog. 60 3 2 PARISH OE LLANRHYSTID. Lot 5. Brynyrolchfa. 117 1 19 The several lots are occupied by respectable tenants, holding under yearly tenancies terminating at Michaelmas. The tenants will show the different properties; and further particulars and plans may be obtained of the AUCTIONEER, at Aberayron; of Mr. DANIEL JONES, Estate Agent, Aberayron of Mr. J. J. ATWOOD, Solicitor, Aberystwyth; and of Messrs. COLBORNE and WARD, Solieitors, Newport, Mon. [2788 MR J. HOWELL THOMAS'S ANNOUNCEMENTS CARMARTHEN. IMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OF DUTCH FLOWER ROOTS. MR. J. HOWELL THOMAS will SELL by AUC IvJL TION, in the Cattle Market, on Saturday, the 22nd November, 1873, a remarkably choice collection of Dutch Flower Roots, imported from a well-known Haarlem Grower. Catalogues may be obtained of the Auctioneer. Sale to commence at quarter past 2 o'clock. [2777 CARMARTHEN. Important Sale of THOROUGH-BRED & DRAUGHT HORSES. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. MR. J. HOWELL THOMAS has been favoured with instructions from C. Mansel Lewis, Esq., of Stradey, to SELL by AUCTION, in the Cattle Market, Carmarthen, about the end of the present Month, 7 valuable thorough- bred and 3 draught horses full particulars of which will duly appear. [2776 CARMARTHENSHIRE. PENYBEDD, two miles clistant from the Penibrey and Kidwelly Railway Stations. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE OF FAT STOCK, &c. MR. J. HOWELL THOMAS has received instructions l." from Robert Marsh, Esq., to SELL by AUCLION, at the above place, on Tuesday, the 9th December, 1873, 70 very prime fat cattle, 170 prime sheep, 5 cows with calves at their feet, and several very useful riding and carriage horses. Luncheon on the table at Twelve. The Sale to commence punctually at half-past One o'clock. [2796 NO. 2, THE GREEN, LLANSTEPHAN. Unreserved Sale of MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND OTHER EFFECTS. ivi R. J. HOWELL THOMAS has received instructions L from Miss Williams, who is leaving, to SELL by AUCTION, at the above place, on Monday, 24th Novem- ber, 1873, the whole of the Household Furniture, China, Glass, Kitchen and Culinary requisites, and other effects, of which full particulars will appear in handbills. Also, a quantity of Potatoes. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock. [2797 COUNTIES OF PEMBROKE AND CARDIGAN. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT Of a Highly Important SALE OF FREEHOLD ESTATES. M R. J. HOWELL THOMAS has been favoured with iv-i- instructions to prepare for SALE shortly, at the Black Lion Hotel, Cardigan, the valuable Freehold Farms and Tenements, comprising in the COUNTY OF PEM- BROKE, Bryngwyn, Scyborrhen, and Penycnwc, all in the parish of St. Dogmaels, and Penwernddu, in the parish of Nevern. In the COUNTY OF CARDIGAN, Felinfach Mill and Lands, in the parish of Llangoedmore, and Heol- yr-Eglws Farm, in the parish of Verwick. Full particulars of this most desirable property will duly appear, and may be obtained of Messrs. GRANE & SON, Solicitors, 23, Bedford Row, London; Messrs. TRAVERS, SMITH, & Co., Solicitors, 25, Throgmorton-street, London; or of Mr J. HOWELL THOMAS, Land Agent and Valuer Carmarthen. [2589 BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN. SALE OF FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE. MR. J. HOWELL THOMAS has been favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday, the 15th flay of November, 1873, at Two o'clock in the afternoon, the very desirable Dwelling-house, Shop, and Premises, with Garden in the rear, situate No. 24, Lammas-street, in the most central part of the town of Carmarthen. Further particulars may be obtained of Messrs. BODEN- HAM & TEMPLE, Solicitors, Kington, Herefordshire; or of Mr. J. HOWELL THOMAS, Land and Estate Agent, Carmarthen. [2705 PARISH OF ABERGWILLY, CARMARTHEN- SHIRE. VERY IMPORTANT SALE OF A FREE- HOLD MINERAL ESTATE. 1]%V/JTL R. J. HOWELL THOMAS has received instructions 1. to SELL by AUCTION, at the Ivy Bush, Carmar- then, on Saturday, the 29th of November, at 2 o'clock, in Lots, the very valuable Freehold Lands known as FFYNON- GOLLEN," DANYFFYNON," and "PANTYGLAIEN," with the well-known Slate Quarry thereon in full working order. Further particulars may be obtained of Messrs. BLAKE and SNOW, Solicitors, 22, College Hill, Cannon-street, London or of Mr J. HOWELL THOMAS, Land Agent, and Auctioneer, Carmarthen. [2769
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I LOCAL NOTES. LAST week we gave the substance of a telegram announcing the death of Captain GEORGE FREEMAN (son of Captain FREEMAN, Chief Constable of Cardiganshire), who, by a melancholy coincidence, was drowned on the same day that his mother died. All we then knew was that he perished in endeavour- ing to rescue the crew of a Spanish ship in distress. The particulars of the sad event have since been communicated in a letter to the Pall Mall Gazette by Mr. LEOPOLD MARCH, British Vice Consulate at Santandar, who writes:— It is with sorrow that I communicate the death by drowning of seven brave Englishmen, who fell a sacrifice to their self-devotion in trying to save the crew of the Spanish schooner Union," wrecked yesterday at the entrance of this port. Their names arc :—George Freeman, aged thirty-four, Master of the British steamer Mino," of Liverpool; William Smith, aged thirty-two, master of the steamer Woolsington," of Newcastle; J. M. Reed, aged twenty, able seaman, •'Mino;" John Parkes, aged nineteen, "Mino; H. Thomas, aged twenty-two, Woolsington;" and Messrs Webb and Brooks, divers employed on the wreck of the Spanish steamer Cid." These heroes- for heroes ttey were as much as any holder of the Victoria Cross or Albert Medal—manned the" Mino's" lifeboat on hearing that a vessel was in distress, and proceeded to the rescue. It was blowing a fearful gale from the west, and a heavy sea kept rolling in from the Atlantic upon the doomed barque, which, still afloat but in the midst of the breakers, clung desper- ately to her moorings. She was going to pieces, and the crew were perishing, as the devoted band of brave Englishmen approached in their frail craft. They paused a minute on the edge of the serf, and then, taking advantage of a momentary lull, dashed in to save, but alas, all perished. The weight and strength of the sea was too great a huge wave threw the boat against the wreck, and nothing more was seen vessel, boat, and men dis- appeared, and as yet not a single body has been recovered. Be they found or not—although the former is more probable—a monument raised to their memory in the British cemetery here, inscribed with a brief relation of the act of heroism which cost their lives, would be a' just tribute of respect and administration from their fellowmen. As it would be quite out of my power to collect funds for that purpose here, I have written the above in the hope that your readers who sympathize with gallant deeds will generously assist in the realization of my project; and I daresay you will kindly receive subscriptions to that effect at the office of the Pall Mall Gazette. It is some consolation to the friends of these seven brave Englishmen to feel that they died in an heroic attempt to save human life in the sorest peril. The suggestion to raise a monument to their memory will, we have no doubt, meet with a liberal response. It is the only way of marking the public sense of such noble conduct. We may here state that the funeral of Mrs. FREEMAN was attended with circumstances of the deepest sympathy for the bereaved husband and father. The body was interred in the secluded little church- yard of Llanayron on Saturday. Twenty-four members of the police force marched in the procession, the strongest of them serving as bearers. The shops of Aberayron were closed, and blinds drawn over the windows of private houses in the streets through which the cortege passed. Many carriages followed the hearse, and also a large number of people on foot. Since writing the above, we have received another account from Mr. JAMES RANKIN and Mr. W. H. JONES, the chief and second engineers of the steamship Mino," which is as follows;— On Sunday afternoon, the 2nd instant, a shocking occurrence took place here. A Spanish schooner was observed to be in distress at the entrance of the harbour, with anchors down, and the sea making a clean breach over her. Hundreds of people hurried down to the rocks close to where the vessel was riding, and a boat was seen going to the ship's assistance. When nearing the vessel, three successive seas overwhelmed the ship and capsized the gallant boat, every soul perishing. At that time the ship was riding bravely at her anchor, but before three hours elapsed she broke up into a thousand pieces. The boat belonged to the steamship Mino," of Liverpool, Captain G. F. Freeman, who was in com- mand of the boat at the time, and he was accompanied by Captain Smith, of the steamship Woolsinton," of Newcastle; two sailors of the Mino," named James Reid and William Parks two English divers, named George Brooks and Thomas Webb and the winchman of the "Woolsinton," named Herbert Thomas—seven in all. It is supposed the crew of the ship took to their own boat, and that all perished. Great indignation is felt by the English here that a fine tugboat, lying with steam up, did not go to the ship's assistance, as it is believed that if the tug had gone in due time the vessel and all hands might have been saved. Next morning the beach was strewn with pieces of wreck of the ill-fated schooner, including the Mino's lifeboat, but as yet no bodies have been recovered. A LARGE and enthusiastic meeting was held on Wednesday evening in the Public Rooms, to determine whether any, and if any, what action shall be taken at the impending School Board Election in Carmarthen. The pro- LLcd:ngo voro procidod oyc ùy Cliu VlCAR of Carmarthen, who spoke at considerable length on the constitution and operations of the Board, without expressing any opinion on the object of the meeting. Archdeacon WILLIAMS and several others took part in the delibera- tions, after which it was resolved to contest four seats on the Board. Mr. W. M. GRIFFITHS, solicitor, was appointed honorary secretary to the movement, and the meeting adjourned to an early day for the purpose of selecting candidates. SOME three or four weeks since we stated that it had been determined to elect Mr WILLIAM LEWIS Mayor of Carmarthen. Subse- quently we had to announce a change of tactics, which left no doubt that Mr LEWIS would be opposed if a popular candidate presented himself. Mr T. C. MORRIS was named tenta- tively, but it was soon felt that he would not lend himself to the transaction. At this time Mr LEWIS was in possession of direct promises from members of the Town Council ensuring him victory over any candidate. But he is a Conservative, and the word was passed enjoin- ing fidelity to the Liberal party. This last move was successful in causing several coun- cillors to withdraw their promise to support Mr LEWIS. They could not go against the party, and the party had declared for Mr DAVID LEWIS, merchant. When this was discovered, Mr WILLIAM LEWIS clearly saw that he would be defeated, although by a very small majority, and rather than un- necessarily divide the council he retired. This new chapter in the municipal history of Carmarthen would suffer by any comment. The record is complete in itself, carrying direct to the candid mind a very wholesome moral. To Mr DAVID LEWIS personally there can be no possible objection. No one was ever more entitled to the honour. He has achieved the high position he holds by his own unaided industry and exemplary conduct. The mistake is that he was elected under such circumstances. At any other time he would have had the wil- ling support of every councillor. As it is, thanks to Mr. WILLIAM LEWIS, there was no division. The Mayor, however, is not himself to blame. He is too honourable and high- minded to do wrong. And we believe that he will discharge the duties of his office well and faithfully. AT the monthly meeting of the Carmarthen School Board on Tuesday, Mr HUGHES, the vice-chairman, who has generally presided in consequence of the absence of the Chairman, made a statement showing the work done by the Board during the three years of its exist- ence, which happily has nearly terminated. Any statement coming from Mr HUGHES is certain to be of great length and, sometimes, of considerable interest. No one is better qualified to make the best of a bad case. And we feel all the more free to comment upon any statement of his, inasmuch as he does not care a bit for the Press. In this respect no man could possibly be more valiant. The Board, then, during the three years has done a good deal, but it would have done more had it not been for the opposition of those who have the management of the voluntary schools. But, first of all, let us begin with the proceed- ings which led to the formation of the Board. Previous to its formation, it was announced in the Press and at public meetings that no School Board was required in Carmarthen, and that the ratepayers were opposed to its forma- tion. Mr HUGHES shows that this was a delusion, and points to the fact that the Council, who are the representatives of the ratepayers, decided by a majority of three to one in favour of a School Board. Now, even supposing that the councillors were free to vote as they liked on that occasion, and that the screw was not applied—which is of --+ course to suppose an impossibility-can it be for a moment contended that the Council contemplated the existence of such a Board as that which we have in Carmarthen. The VICAR says it is a monstrosity and a sham. It may be for ought we know all that, and a great deal more. It was formed, however, and on looking for something to do, siezed the oppor- tunity of bringing the Lancasterian Schools under its control. The organs of public opinion, says Mr HUGHES, announced that a majority of the subscribers were opposed to the transfer of the schools, but when the issue came it was fonnd that five to one voted in favour of the transfer. Those who are aware of the dishonest means by which the votes in favour of the transfer were obtained, must be surprised to find that any respectable man should presume to boast of what has been accom- plished. Mr HUGHES is a respectable man, and therefore we can only suppose that he was ignorant of the unrighteous tactics of those with whom he has since, unfortunately, been so intimately connected. Well, to pass on from one phase in the history of this controversy to another, we next come to the formation of the School Board. How a solemn compact with the ratepayers-made between the com- mittee representing the voluntary and ratepay- ing sections-was deliberately broken, is a matter with which all are by this time too familiar. Dishonesty brings its own punish- ment; and by this time the Carmarthen School Board has felt this most keenly. For nearly eighteen months it neglected to enforce com- pulsion, because they had no room in their own schools, and sooner than send the children to the voluntaty schools they were left to wander through the streets and bye- ways of the town uncared for, and possibly many of them have been seriously hindered in their career through life because of the narrow sectarian spirit of a miserable school board. Can anybody blame the managers of the voluntary schools for refusing to ac- knowledge such a school board or to hold communication with it. The Education Department does not blame them. Nobody blames them. It is a pity any children should suffer, but the sin lies at the door of those who nominated the School Board. It is absurd to suppose that the ratepayers would have sent such persons to represent them, particularly in the matter of education. Mr HUGHES brags about what he has done for the cause of education in Carmarthen. We are quite willing to give him all the credit he is entitled to. No doubt in this respect he stands considerably above those with whom he is associated; but we are within the mark when we say that one or two of the managers of the voluntary schools give every year, in time and money, more towards the education of the people, than the united contributions of the members of the School Board in the course of their lives. We regret as much as any member of the Board, that any obstacle should be thrown in the way of education but we repeat, that those who nominated the present School Board are responsible. There is just one other point to which we might briefly allude. Mr GEORGE THOMAS, the clerk to the Board, at one of its early meetings mentioned that he felt so much interest in the carrying out of the Education Act, that he should feel great pleasure in performing the duties of clerk gratuitously. This has been considered the only redeeming feature in connection with the history of this remarkable Board. There was, however, a hint thrown out that something would be said on this matter at the next meet- ing, and perhaps the ratepayers will not have so much to be thankful for after all. It was however the merest hint, expressed in little more than a whisper. We must wait a month to see the issue of this last act in a drama that has been dL least amusing if not profitable and in the course of which the memDers of the Carmarthen School Board have been taught some lessons which they will not soon forget.
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HAYEKFOKDWEST ELECTION. I [From our Special Correspondent]. pecial Correigvondent ] I Lord Kensington having accepted office under Mr Gladstone's Government, is obliged to ask the electors of Haverfordwest and the con- tributory boroughs of Narberth and Fishguard to re-elect him; and the election, the preparations for which are being prosecuted with great vigour, takes place under somewhat peculiar circum- stances. It has long been known that Col. Peel, of Glanafon, intended to contest the seat, on the first opportunity, in the Conservative interests. The Liberals say that this first opportunity has been understood to refer to the next general election, and on this point a good deal of angry feeling has been aroused. Col. Peel has been for some time on the Continent, for the benefit of his health; and in the early part of last week Lord Kensington, having accepted the office of Groom- in-waiting to Her Majesty, and third whip to the Government, arrived at Haverfordwest in the middle of the night, by the Irish express train. It has been remarked, jocularly, that his lordship came like a thief in the night, simply meaning that he came amongst his constituents suddenly, noiselessly, and without warning. When it be- came known that his lordship had arrived, the intelligence being confirmed by the issue of an address to his constituents at an early hour in the morning, there was naturally much consternation in the Conservative camp. Mr William Vaughan James and Mr Edward Eaton Evans, the Con- servative agents, immediately telegraphed to Col. Peel the state of affairs, and issued an address to the electors, stating that the gallant Colonel would contest the seat. On arriving at Rome on Saturday last, Col. Peel received the telegram, and replied, saying he would return home immediately, and would, at the solicitation of his friends oppose the re-election of Lord Kensington. He arrived at Haverfordwest on Tuesday evening by express train, met several of his supporters that evening, and made arrangement for a personal canvass on the following day. We wish to place these circumstances fairly before our readers. Both parties use strong expressions. The Liberals say Col. Peel has acted ungenerously-some even go so far as to use the word ungentlemanly-in opposing the re-election of Lord Kensington at a time when he has been appointed to a government office. The Conservatives urge that Lord Ken- sington has acted unfairly in taking advantage of the Colonel's absence, .and coming so suddenly amongst his constituents. We do not see that either party has much to complain of. There are a multitude of precedents of recent date, and our own belief is that one party has not done any- thing which the other party would not readily have done under similar circumstances. What will be the result of the election? This is the question which everyone asks his neigh- bour; and no one, honestly, ventures to affirm that he is in the secret. Never before has so much doubt and uncertainty existed. This, it must be remembered, is the first parliamentary contest in the Principality under the Ballot, and a thorough canvass accompanied by a knowledge on the part of the electors that their votes will be recorded in secrecy, cannot fail to result in a great many promises being made only to be broken. Both parties will be deceived. Each of them declare that they have a decided majority of promises, and we believe them both. It was so at Taunton the other day, where the number of promises made to each candidate, when added together exceeded by several hundreds the number of voters on the register. We must therefore look to something besides promises. Will the contest be decided on political grounds ? Poltics will-e muc:-do with it no doU;; but we rather think there are other circums?? ? which will weigh heavily in ?vour ot on? other of the candidates. At the election lU. tit1 Lord Kensington obtained a considerable fflaj -in Haverfordwest he polled 51 votes in e  of the number recorded for Mr Pitman » Narberth 53, and in Fishguard 37, ma?g a total majority of 141. At that time On Conservative candidate was a stranger. i, this occasion Lord Kensington has to c° er- the seat against a resident gentleman, and Y  haps as popular a gentleman as is to be foun  the county of Pembroke. The name of -^ee been associated with the county for many J earS, In the early days of what may now be calle nrst Reform Bill, Capt. Peel (father of the pr?? candidate) contested these boroughs in the Ct te servative interest, and was defeated by the Col. Scour&eld. For many years the sea1j. e held by the Liberals. It was not, we Dei 1e 1 until 1852 that the Conservatives made ? strode to unseat the Liberal member, the late Mr Evans, Q.C., and they selected the present  ber for the County, and returned him by a 1? majority-about 100. This was not the  as of a? Conservative reaction. Mr Scourneld "? chosen because he was a resident gentlem^ great popularity, and Mr Evans could have e he countered no more formidable opponent. rr ø Liberals made most determined efforts to Te^6 the boroughs, and on one occasion only lost election by a maj ority of one, Mr Scourneld be on that occasion opposed by Mr William 1^' To pass on, we might say that some eight yeatS ago Lord Kensington (then Col. Edwardes) o posed the return of Mr Scoorneld, but ? defeated. In 1868, on Mr Scour&eld accepts the county representation, Lord Kensington c^f tested the Haverfordwest boroughs against  Pitman, and was returned. Has anything ta? place since to change the position of P?"?? Now, although we believe the much talked 0{ Conservative reaction has to a considerable ext? shown itself in the Haverfordwest borough,. do not think the result of the recent municip  election can safely be taken as a guide in 0 t endeavour to foresee the result of the prese^ contest. The municipal election turned local and not imperial questions. The Liher? j section of the Town Council has supply the town with very bad water at a lar^ outlay, and the ratepayers were angry, hen the extraordinary and unlooked for victorY' of the Conservatives. This is quite an excepton circumstance, and cannot apply to the elect1°å now pending. There is no party cry raised, an notwithstanding that the electors are urged hold fast to the political faith of their fathers a» grandfathers and grandmothers, we believe t118 contest will be decided rather on personal thaO political grounds. Lord Kensington has had an advantage or t^ in this contest, and should it terminate in  favour many persons will attribute the result one or two circumstances which we will mention When one morning last week the inhabitaJl woke up to find the town placarded with hlg lordship's address, they were very considerably surprised. Although the Conservatives lost  time unnecessarily, the Liberals had the start of them, and doubtless obtained many promise that will not be broken. Notwithstanding thO reply of Col. Peel that he would be home iIJ1" mediately and would contest, the Liberals freel1 circulated the opinion for several days that t6 Colonel did not intend to nght; and in th1S way the promises to the Liberal candidate  increased, to how large an extent we are nnab e of course to say; neither do we exactly kno whether this is considered fair fighting in a con tested election. We record these as circumstance that favour the candidature of Lord KensingtoJj' They have a set-off or two in favour of Col. Pee? He is colonel ? t?o volunteer battalion, aU? immensely popular amongst his men, whose votes and influence will count for a good deal in the towns of Haverfordwest and Narberth. Then, again, he is resident in the district, and spns his money amongst the local tradesmen. This Is a manifest advantage over a candidate who is a non-resident, and seldom seen by his constituents' It is said that this will tell immensely in Cl. Peel's favour in Haverfordwest, and notable In Narberth, where it would seem his lordship has not made his appearance since his election In 1868. These local circumstances have, as we have said, great weight, particularly at a period when there is no party cry before the constituents. Each party will tell you that it is certain to win; the fact being apparent to any careful ob- server that each is afraid it is going to lose. During last week and up to the arrival of Co. Peel on Tuesday night, both sides continued their canvassing, under the before mentioned rivaj advantages and disadvantages, and maintained an almost dogged silence—so unlike the contests of bygone days. This monotony, only broken by the remarks in the rival dailies," which alternately pleased and irritated the electors, gave way on Wednesday to an activity in work and in words. Col. Peel was met by several his influential supporters about noon, Prendergast turnpike gate. A bouse to J0US canvass of that parish was commenced, cÙd was attended, we are told, with the most satisfactory results. In 1868, Lord Kensington Pren- dergast one of his principal stronsllolds, and he secured a large majority of the votes. A con- siderable change is now reputed. Of course, the statements on either ide must be receive with caution, and it wold be well to deduct a considerable percental if it is intended to venture upon a prophecy. We decline at present to take so hazardous a step; but when it is considered that in Col. Peel and Mr Massy (his brother-in- law) the poor of Prendergast find probably the best friends they have in the world, we should not be surprised if this reported change should turn out to be an indisputable fact. Little acts of charity to the poor go farther towards securing their gratitude than a thousand political speeches in which the glorious future of the country is depicted by ever so eloquent a tongue. We should not therefore be surprised to find a change in the voting in this district when com- pared with former contests. In Cartlett, too, which Colonel Peel canvassed on Wednesday, it is stated that he met with an equally favourable reception. Certain it is that on Wednesday the Liberals were awakened to a sense of their perilous position. The town in many parts assumed a bustling appearance, and here and there were to be seen groups of politicians dis- cussing the situation with becoming gravity, and with a due sense not only of their own responsi- bility as members of a great country, but of the importance of the issues to be tried by this contest. Lord Kensington and his supporters returned from Fishguard on Tuesday, where we hear he met with a very successful reception. Here his lordship has some good friends in Mr Har- I ries, Cefnydre, and Mr Jenkins, Pantyphilip; and will probably hold his own. In the evening there was an euthusiastic meeting in the Town Hall; and altogether, his lordship's visit to Fishguard must have been most encouraging. On Wednes- day evening there was a crowded and enthusi- astic meeting of Lord Kensington's supporters in the Market Hall, Haverfordwest. The proceed- ings were lively and of a most hopeful character. No doubt his lordship has gathered around him some of the choicest of the local orators; and if they could but sway the votes of the electors as they command the attention and draw forth the ap- plause of an audience, there would be no doubt as to the success of his lordship. Col. Peel met his supporters at the Masonic Hall last night, when the prospects of the gallant Colonel were stated to be of the most cheering character. But who can tell ? Under the Ballot, nobody. The voting is strictly secret; but unless canvassing be forbidden, the fear is that we shall be educated into an untruthful people.