The Welshman

The Corn and Customs Bills became the law of the land on the day of our last publication. This great fact being now foregone we have only to congratulate the country on the result. A new era. is hailed by the public and consequences are anticipated wloich, under Providence, must be beneficial to the bulk of the popu- lation not only of Great Britain, but to the people of every clime where English commerce shall penetrate and expand. The great and comprehensive measures which coropletsd their course through the Legislation on Midsummer day, and on the Friday following received the Royal Assent, are not only themselves the greatest triumphs of popular opinion, but they also contain" as a London contemporary justly observes, the germ of a succession of 8.tch victories." They are not only present benefits, but they promise yet greater future blessings to the rising generation, by promoting the growth of self-respect and self-reliance. Much more is repealed than the old Corn Laws" says the same elo- quent writer. 11 The pseudo-feudalism is abolished which entailed so many of the evils with so little of the romance of it c;livalric prototype. The new laws are the index of a great social transition. They lead to the recognition, in opinion, of the nobility of Industry. They tend to generate feelings of self- reliance and independence. They will beneficently affect, not only national interests, but the national character." SIR ROBERT PEEL is the first free trade premier England ever had, and his name will go down to pos- terity, in connexion with those of CODDEN, BRIGHT, WILSON, VILLIEKS, GIBSON, and the other anti-corn- law leaguers, as the practical founder of a wise and generous policy." Mere parliamentary triumphs and defeats are shadowy to the great reality of a work which will endure when they shall be forgotten which will stand alone; and identify the pillar of his fame with the prosperity of his country." He will, moreover, "carry with him out of office," said Ma. COBDE" at the close of the debate on the Coercion Bill, the esteem and respect of as large a number of the population as has ever been done by any minister that was ever known." We entirely concur with MR. COBDEN. We are convinced that he does not "misinterpret the feelings of the people or those of the working classes." And in behalf of them, and more especially in the name of the locality with which the Welsh/nan is connected, we, too, who have long laboured in the same field, tender to the right honourable baronet heartfelt thanks for his untiring perseverance, for his unswerving firmness, and for the great ability with which he has now for six months conducted the most magnificent reform ever effected in the country through this house of Parliament." We cannot conclude without a passing allusion to the force of public opinion in this country, as demonstrated by the popular triumph before us. The Sovereignty of the People" is no longer the claptrap of demagogues, it is not now merely a sentiment confined to the cofiee room of the Crown and Anchor; it is a fact it is a living Iteigning ReaEty. In the words of the jo?rnahst quoted te,Igii,Ing Ree't;tv. In the wor d s of the Enlightened Opinion must prevail. It '-v prevailed over the most formidable obstacles. Let the ppople understand their wants or wrongs, and the means of redress they have now a chart to steer bv and en- couragemeut to bate no jot of heart or hope" in the pursuit, however protracted, of any just purpose. And let their exultation be in the true spirit of the principles that have triumphed. There should be no taint, nor one remaining feeling, of class or party feud. A wise aMI righkous law is a nnivers,d good. Its beneficence comprehends the vanquished together with the victorious. May the birthday of our new laws be speedily marked iu every man's calendar as a Great Day for Great Britain and if for our own, then for all the other countries of the world

C A R M A R T II E N SHIRE. CARMARTHEN POLIn: COLKT.—Before E. H. Stacey, J. G. Phillips, and George Davies, Esquires. On Friday last David Morgan, William Daniel, and Evan Bonn, were charged with assaulting Dennis Woods, on the 20th ult. Application was made to adjourn the ease for a week, which was granted. Harriet Miiier appeared to pray articles of the peace ^roiii Elizabeth Woods, wife of Dennis Woods. Com- plainant said that on the Iltli ult., she was going to Jehu Woods' house to pay him Is. 4d. for her mother. As soon as she was in the house defendant came to the door (accompanied by Thomas Jouea's wife, and two jjirls) and swore she would tear her limb from limb, They said they would wait for her till she came out, and Ahe police were cali-rd out to protect her. The case was dismissed, the magistrates contenting themselves with administering a sev-ere reprimand to the defendant. On Saturday Mary Anne Jones was charged on suspicion of having stolen a copper warming pan, a metal pot, a boy's cap, a pair of shoes and a pinafore. P. C. Nicholas Martin deposed that on the preceding afternoon he met the prisoner 011 the quay she had a cloak on, and appeared as if concealing something under it. On being asked what she had, she answered that it was a walking ISlick, aId in reply to further questions said she got •her living by selling pins and needles. She was ,coninlit,.ed for 11 days to hard labour as a vagrant having no visible means of subsistence. On Tuesday ht, Julin Hickman, Joseph Mathews, 8ellJamÍit Jlúrris, and Henry Sicnn, were charged with refusing to break btoi,es in the LTnion House. They were admitted as ■vagrants on the preceding evening, and each had his supper and a bed. In the morning they received 5 bushels of stones each to break. They began to break then;, but after breakfast refused to continue their task. Mathews had broken 3 bushels and a half, Swan the same quantity, Morris 3 bushels, and Iliekman 4 bushels. All t',e prisoners were committed to hard labour in the *.rr.yyrart'uu ■ HlrVman and Swan for 7 days

CARMARTHENSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These Sessions commenced yesterday at Liandilo, before the following bench of magistrates :— D Pugh, Esq., Chairman, Hon. Col. Trevor, M.P., D. A. S. Davies, Esq., M.P., Rev. Sir E. Williams, Bart., E. P. Lloyd, W. Peel, J. W. Philipps, D. J. Lewis, R. G. Thomas, J. Jones, C. Morgan, M.D., J. Lewis, W. Davys Harries, W. du Buisson, Geo. Lloyd, J. Prolheroe, M.D., G. B. Jones, J. L. Thomas, Esqrs., Revds. T. W. Gwyn, and W. Williams. The Rilles of Three Benefit Societies in the parishes of Llanelly ami LI-iiol, were enrolled. The Gaoler's Report was read and filed, the repairs mentioned in it being referred to the Visiting Justices. The Surgeon to the Gaol's Report was also read and filed. Returns from the Inspectors of Weights and Mea- sures for the Hundreds of Elvet and Derllis were pre- sented to the Court and filed. The rate of baggage was signed for transmission to the Secretary at War. The Chairman said he would take that opportunity of mentioning that he had received a letter from Mr. Manners Sutton relative to the treatment of fraudulent debtors. The Justices were recommended to order them to be treated according to the provisions of the 8th and 9th of Geo. IV. c. 76. The learned Chairman con- tinued to state that if the Court had no objection, he would forward a certificate to the Secretary of State that this rule had been adopted. The Clerk of the Peace said that he had received a memorial signed by five Justices of the Peace of the Hundred of Derllis, stating that in pursuance of the statute they gave notice that at the Quarter Sessions to be held on the 22nd of October next application will be made for a sum of money not exeec:ling £200 for build- ing a lock-up house at St. Clears. The Chairman said that he had received a parcel from the Secretary of State of the Home Department, enclosing the Acts relating to the erection of strongholds or lock ups, and also the plans for constructing them, which had been recommended by Government, all of which he had great pleasure in submitting to the Court. The Chairman then said that the first business on the notice paper was the question relating to the pro- posed consolidation of the county and borough gaols. He had received a letter from the Mayor of Carmarthen, which stated that certain information which is unattain- able at present would be ready by next Quarter Sessions, and requesting the postponement of the subject to next Sessions. He therefore moved that the consideration of the question be postponed till next Sessions. Ordered accordingly. The Chairman informed the Court that he had re- ceived a letter from Mr. laQY, of Llanelly, stating that since the County Magistrates had refused to allow the usual JL.5 per annum for cleaning the Llanelly Town Hall, the Magistrates could not longer expect the use of Llanelly Town Hall. A letter from Daniel Daniel, the contractor for the supply of coal to the County Gaol applying for an advance of Id. upon the 7d. paid on each cwt. was con- sidered and the sum allowed, in consequence of a recom. mendation from the Finance Committee. The Clerk of the Peace read a letter from the con- tractor for Liandilo Bridge, requesting a further advance of £ 1500 in order to enable him to complete the work. Mr. W. Peel said that the centre of the bridge was nearly completed, with the exception of 6 tie beams and about four days labour. It would then be ready to com- mence covering. About E200 worth more timber was required. The contractor, it was true, was not entitled to the money according to the terms of his contract, but it had been thought expedient to let him have advances of money till the amount of his contract was completed. The Clerk of the Peace observed that the contractor had already received flOOO, the amount of his contract being £ 5S50. If the EI,500 that he applied for was advanced there would still remain a balance of E350. Mr. R. G. Thomas said that it was well understood and had been stated by Haycock that it would require at least from jLloOO to E2000 above the amount of the contract to complete the bridge. The county had begun the work and so got into the mess, and the sooner it was got out of the better. The Clerk of the Peace said there would be no oc- casion to borrow more money from the Exchequer Loan Office, since £ 1;)00 remained of the last C3000 bor- rowed. Col. Trevor observed that it was folly to do the work imperfectly, as it must inevitably be done again. Mr. Peel suggested that the sum asked for should be advanced, on condition that Mr. Haycock or his Clerk of the WorKs should certify that work to that amount had been completed. Mr. Johnes said that it would be better to obtain the conscnt of the sureties to this arrangement. After some conversation it was ordered that a sum not exceeding £ 1,500 be advanced to the contractor for Liandilo bridge, to be paid at such time as the archi- tect recommends, with the concurrence of the sureties. A desultory conversation then took place relative to a petition from John Wilson, a prisoner in the county gaol, praying for a distribution of money found on his person between Mr. Popkin, solicitor, and h. John Morgan, merchant, King-street, Carmarthen. Mr. Popkin appeared and proved that his claim instead of being JL2 as stated by the prisoner, was £ 5 17s. lid. (as costs of defence) and he affirmed that Mr. John Morgan had been paid in full. The sum of L5 I is. lid. was ordered to be paid Mr. Popkin forthwith. RURAL POLICE. » The Chief Constable's Report was then read. It stated, amongst other things, the impossibility of the superintendents looking after an area of 300 miles. In England the average was 146 miles. The state of crime was much the same as last year. The workmen at Pontyberem had struck for wages but had behaved well during the strike, and had since returned to their work. A complaint was made against the magistrate's clerks at Carmarthen, for keeping warrants after their execution by the police. The expense of the force in April, was 8d. in May, £ 208 12s. 9d. and in June P204 8s. 9d.. The gross total of expenses during the quarter (including £ Gl 16s. 9rL for contingencies) was £ 751 3s. 9|d. The balance due to Capt. Scott was at once ordered to be paid. The present allocation of the police force was stated to be as follows :—In the St. Clears district, 1 superintendent, 2 serjeants, and 8 constables. III the Carmarthen district ;-I superintendent, 1 ser- jeant, and 18 constables. In the Llaugadock district;- 1 superintendent, 2 serjeants, and 13 constables. The Chairman stated that he had received a petition from the Ferry Side praying for a policeman to be sta- tioned there. There were 2 magistrates in the neigh- bourhood always ready to act, but for the want of con- stables their services could not be rendered available. The Clerk of the Peace observed that Mr. J. II. Itces had a notice of motion for an increase of the force, and Mr. Johnes had also a notice of motion respecting the police. Perhaps it would be better to take them in their proper order. After some conversation it was decided that Mr. Johnes motion should be heard first. The notice of motion having been read by the Clerk of the Peace. Mr. Johnes proceeded to say that the 27th section of the 3rd and 1th Vict. c. 83. enacted that Whereas the number of constables needed may be different in different parts of the county it shall be expedient to divide the said county or any part thereof into police districts, and to declare the number of police to be stationed in each dictrict, and from time to time to alter the districts. A report of such division or alte- ration to be sent to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, and if approved by him suih di- vision or alteration to be considered complete. Mr. Johnes said he would divide his subject into three parts, and would first take the opinion of the Court on the expediency of dividing the County into police districts. If agreed to he would then name the divisions he pro- posed, and thirdly, would move their adoption and noti- tication to the Secretary of State for the Home De- partment. Col. Trevor You are aware, I suppose, that the County has already been divided into districts by a Com- mittee of Magistrates, of whom I was one. Mr. Johnes asked if the division had been made under the authority of the Secretary of State. Col. Trevor answered in the negative, but said that the police force was originally named for the whole county, and then divided into districts, by the Committee. The question would "t;1I remain whether the county should be divided into districts, and each district pay its own quota towards the support of its force. Mr. Johnes resumed. Before he could convince the Court of the necessity of dividing the County into police district's, it was necessary for him to prove that the number of constables was' different in different parts of the county. Of this there would not be the slightest doubt for the Chief constable's return shewed that there are now different numbers in different parts of the county. He had taken the Petty Sessional Divisions of the County as his guide, and according to these the number in the Carmarthen division was 18 in that of Newcastle, 3 Llanfihangel-ar-arth, 4 Llanelly, 5 Liandilo, 4 Llan- dovery, 7 and Llanpurnpsanit, none. That proved that it was a valid argument to shew that in different parts different numbers were needed. But the legis- lature had something else in view in order to see justice done. In his district it was a monstrous hard case that there was not a single pouceman while they paid in proportion rates to the amount of E255 a year. Whereas if the provisions of the Act were fully adopted, and he characterized it as a just Act, they would only have to pay E-35 per year. If the Court would allow him to divide his motion into three parts, he would move first that the county be divided into police districts according to the provisions of the section he had quoted. Col. Trevor thought it would be advisable if Mr. Johnes would state what divisions he would recommend. )11". R. G. Thomas said that practically there were divisional districts of the county. j Mr. Johnes said that he had never hC'l,rJ. that the county had been divided into districts tiil then. The dis- tricts lie would recommend would be the same as those approved of at Petty Sessional districts. It was not necessary that a superintendent should be appointed for each di dsioil, Mr. R. G. Thonias said that Mr. Johnes was about to move what practically had been the case, although the Secretary of State's consent had not been obtained. The county was already divided into the Carmarthen, I Llangadock, and St. Clears districts. He was sorry to hear that any portion of the county had not tmd the Johnes stating that to be the fact, he had readily be- lieved it and thought it a hard case. But it appeared that Mr. Johnes's 5 pan"hcs were in the Llangadock district, and that in that district there were no less than 1 superintendent, 2 serjeants, and 13 constables. See- ing that the County was already divided into districts it certainly appeared hard that the 5 parishes in Mr. Johne's neighbourhood had not the benefit of the police. It was a hard case and he would agree that it was not common justice. Before he voted lie would ask the Chief Constable how it was that these parishes were without police. Capt. Scott replied that in accordance with the ex- pressed wishes of several magistrates at the Quarter Sessions, he had with much personal reluctance removed the police from Llansawel to Cilycwm. He thought it advisable that some police should be placed in that dis- trict, but did not think it practicable. Mr. Thomas said that the evil might be remedied by an increase of the force, and he would therefore take up Mr. Rees's notice of motion (if the Court did not object,) that the force be increased by G men. After some discussion the Chairman ruled that Mr. Thomas could not take up the motion of an absent magistrate. Col. Trevor was sorry that the Chairman had decided that the question could nnt be met in the manner pro- posed by Mr. Thomas, because taking the observations of Mr. Johnes' into account, there was a great hardship apparent. The Court, however, would bear in mind that he had all along thought the force too small, and would have been glad if it could be increased. In considering this question it should be borne in mind that although there was no policeman in the five parishes mentioned by Mr. Johnes, yet they were completely surrounded by stations. He thought that district ought to take it as a compliment that Capt. Scott did not deem it necessary to fix a police force in the neighbourhood. Mr. Geo. Lloyd observed that there was not a police station within 12 miles of any magistrate. Col. Trevor continued his arguments against Mr. Johnes's motion at some length, and concluded by saying that when he voted against Mr. Johnes it was with the hope that some gentleman would give a notice of motion for an increase of the police force so as to afford constables to all districts of the country. The Rev. SirE. Williams suggested that the l'emoval of two policemen from Cilycwm to Llansawel, would cure the evil complained of. He should object to the extension of the police of this county, as he thought the burdens were already sufficiently heavy upon the farmers. Mr. Geo. Lloyd said that his district was like a good boy ill school who was whipped for saying his task well, since it was the quietest part of the county during the Rebecca riots, and yet had to pay heavily for the police. In answer to a request from Mr. Davys Harries, Mr. Johnes declined to withdraw his motion in order to allow it to be discussed at the same time that a motion for the increase of the police force would be brought forward. Mr. Johnes in reply observed that it might have ap- peared uncourteous in him not to withdraw his motion at the request of Mr. Davys Harries, but when he showed that the increase of the police force had nothing whatever to do with the question before the Court, he thought Mr. Harries would at once excuse him. He wished to deal with the division of the county in a pecu- niary manner, and to let each district pay for its own police. And in asking that every division should maintain such police as were requisite to be stationed in it, he thought he did not ask anything either unjust or unreasonable. The motions were therefore distinct and separate. Mr. Thomas had said that the County was practically divided. Iu this he disagreed. It was nominally divided, but not practically so. But he wanted each. district to bear the expenses that it ought to. If Llanelly district or Carmarthen district required more police, let them pay for them, and if his district required 2 policemen, let them pay for them, and not have to pay a share of the expense for the whole county. In the name of common justice he called for this arrangement. Again it was said that the five parishes he had mentioned were included in the Llan- gadock district. They might choose to state that, but if the parishes had not the aid of police they were no better for it. Col. Trevor had argued that because this division could be altered at any time that therefore he should vote against this motion. He (Mr. J.) unhesi- tatingly claimed Colonel Trevor's vote under those circumstances, since an alteration of his plan might be as easily effected. With regard to the disposition of the force they might have 2 men at Llansawel, but there was no reason why they should pay for more than their just proportion of the expense. In conclusion he would ask the Court to do that justice to the County which it was entitled to and place the County in such a state that each division will only have to pay for what it enjoys. Col. Trevor briefly explained. The Chairman then took the votes, when there ap- peared— FOR THE MOTION". Mr. George Lloyd, C. Morgan, sen., D. J. Lewis, W. du Buisson, John Jones, J. L. Thomas, Rev. Sir E. Williams, T. B. Gwyn. I IT I Col. Trevor, Mr. D. S. Davies, G. B. Jones, E. P. Lloyd, Davys Harries, I R. G. Thomas, Protheroe, M. D. J. Lewis. The numbers being thus equal the Chairman "oled against Mr. Johnes's motion, alld declared it lost. Later in the day however it appeared that the Clerk of the Peace had accidentally omitted Mr. Johnes's name from the list, the numbers would thus be again equal. Mr. J ohnes said: lJ nder these circumstances I renew my notice of motion. Mr. 11. G. Thomas gave notice that at the next Quarter Sessions he will move that the force be in- creased by a number of men not exceeding six. On the motion of Col. Trevor a rate of one halfpenny iu the pound was ordered for the rural police. A lengthened discussion then ensued respecting the propriety of investing the police superannuation fund in the 3 per cents. At present it amounts to £ 323 12s. 3d. and Cl60 was ordered to be immediately invested in the 3 per cents in the names of the Treasurer, the Clerk of the Peace and the Chief Constable, while the remainder is to be allowed to remain in the Liandilo Savings Bank. jVIr. R. Rees begged to be relieved from the Trea- surership of the Police Fund as the trouble waS infinite, the payments being small, with the exception of those paid by Capt. Scott. Besides the clause in the Act authorised the Court to appoint any other person. Col. Trevor said that if Mr. Rees wished to dccline the office of Treasurer for the police fund, the Court would have no objection, and he should propose that the money be paid in to Capt. Scott henceforth, and that he pay it into Messrs. Morris's bank and account for it at the end of each. quarter. This course was at length agreed upon. The Chairman said he would take this opportunity of stating that the bond given by the Treasurer required to be renewed. The last bond was given in 1S39, and the amount of the security was E2000. The reason this I question was brought before the Court was because the late bond had expired. When it was in force only the County Rate was levied; now, however, there was a Police Rate and a County Roads Rate, and under these circumstances he wished the Court to state what should be the amount of security in the new bond. Mr. Richard Rees here handed in the followimg Memorial TO THE MAGISTRATES FOR THE COl'XTV or I CARMARTHEN. The Memorial of Richard Rees, Gentleman, Treasurer for the County of Carmarthen. SHV.VVF.TH, — That your Memorialist was appointed Treasurer for the county of Carmarthen, in the year 1836, at a salary of £ 50 per annum That at the time that your Memorialist was appointed Treasurer for the county, the amount of county stock averaged exceedingly less than one-half the amount, to that which it has averaged for the last two years. That from the year 1837 up to the year 1843, the average county rate amounted to about il,P)OO per annum. That for the years 1844 and 1845, the rate for county purposes, as also the police rate, upon an average amounted together to the sum of F- 10,118 per annum, viz., the county rate E-5,734 per annum, and the police rate El,St I)er annum, making for both years a total sum of £ 20,236. That your Memorialist has ever since the establish- ment of the police force, been obliged to keep a separate and distinct account of the receipts and expenditure thereof, and which is audited four times in every year, in the same manner as the county accounts, and that con- sequently, your Memorialist has just as much trouble with the police accounts as with the county accounts. That the Legislature contemplated an increase to the Treasurer's salary in counties where the rural police should be established by the 2nd and 3rd Vic. cap. 93, sec. 23, which enacts,—■ That the Treasurer of the si¡d county shall keep a separate account of the several sums by him received and paid under the Act, and if the Act is not adopted for the whole county, separate accounts for every division or set of adjoining di\isioTls having a separate establishment of constables under this act, and sll:lll produce the same to the Justices assembled at every Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the said county, and the same shall be ex- amined and audited by the said Justices, and being allowed and passed by them, shall be deposited with the Clerk of the Peace for the said county, to be kept among the records thereof, and that such allowance of the said Justices shall be a sufficient release and discharge to such Treasurer; and the said Justices so assembled aforesaid, may from time to time order such allowance as they may think reasonable, to be paid out of the general stock of the said county to the Treasurer, for his trouble in the execution of this At." That your Memorialist has had extra returns to make to the Government, and other accounts to keep in con- sequence of the establishment of the rural police. '1'11;),t your Memorialist has twice in every year, for the last three years, made out and transmitted to the Govern- ment the account of the expenses of prosecuting felons, for the purpose of obtaining a moiety thereof, for which he claims no remuneration: but such accounts were pre- viously ordered to be made out and paid for by the county. That your Memorialist therefore prays, that his salary may be increased in such proportion, as your worships may deem expedient. That the salaries of the Treasurers for the counties of Glamorgan, Denbigh, and Cardigan, have each been in- creased iu consequence of the additional labour imposed upon them by the establishment of the police force. That in Glamorganshire the police force consists of only 38 men, and the Treasurer has had an additional salary of £ 40 per annum to the £ 60 per annum, which Vie received as Tieasurer for the general county pur- „ ,1. n n.cf V* no srniirii That your Memorialist will be perfectly satisfied with the salary, as originally fixed, provided he be not obliged to keep the rural police accounts, although the Trea- surer for county purposes alone for Cardiganshire re- ceives a salary of £55 per annum, and the county is not one half the extent of the county of Carmarthen. Mr. Recs wished to call the attention of the Court to a few facts. He had learnt from the Clerks of the Peace of the different comities, that in Glamorganshire the Treasurer's bond was for £ 3000, the rates averaging £in¡,j. In Breconshire the bond was £lOOiJ, the rates being C-1276. In Pembrokeshire it was £:2(1:)0, and the rates £3fj:20; in Cardiganshire it was E 1000, the rates being in Carmarthenshire the bond was for £:2000, the rates being £ 8764 3s. 4d. considerable less than Glamorganshire. When his bond was given the average annual amount of rates was £ 1000, and if the rates had increased his trouble had increaspd also, while it must be allowed that every labourer was worthy of his time. If his trouble was greater, let the remuneration be equal. In Glamorgan- shire, the Treasurer's salary had been E60, but was raised to £: 100 in consequence of the Rural Police rates. He (Mr. 11.) had also to keep separate bank accounts, and attend an audit four times a year. After some conversation the Rev. Sir Erasmus Wil- liams gave notice that at the next Quarter Sessions it will be moved whether any and what salary be given to the treasurer for managing the police rate. It was then ordered that the treasurer's application for an advanced salary be taken into consideration at the next Sessions. Mr. Rees then proposed his willingness to give a bond for E3,000, being the sum the bond was given for in Glamorganshire. But he thought the county ought to give him a bond since lie was in advance £ -5IS at that moment, besides being responsible to Messrs. Morns for £ 1,500. In nine quarterly accounts out of ten the balance was in his favour. He had on one occasion advanced as much as £ 1100. In answer to Mr. R. G. Thomas the Treasurer stated that the largest balance he ever had in hand was £ 1000, the rate being then £ 6500. Mr. Johnes moved that the Treasurer enter into a bond of E3000 with the county. This was agreed to and ordered accordingly. A rate of 1 penny in the pound was then ordered for county purposes. The Visiting Justices were re-appointed, and the bills approved of by the Finance Committee examined and passed. The Court then adjourned. --i

BOROUGH QUARTER SESSIONS. I The Midsummer Quarter Sessions for this borough ) were held on Friday last, before John Wilson, Esquire, Recorder. The following gentlemen composed the grand jury :— Mr. William Moss, foreman, Messrs. Thomas David, Thomas Davies, Victoria House, John Davies, Priory- street, Evan Donnard Evans, John Griffiths, Griffith Morris Howell, John Jones, Albion House, John Jones, Blue-street, W. Davies, Upper Market-street, Herbert Thomas, Lammas-street, John Smith, Spilman-strcet, and Joseph Tiinmins. In addressing the grand jury, the learned Recorder observed that he was happy to say that it was not necessary to detain them by any remarks on the ca- lendar, since there were no prisoners for trial; he had great pleasure therefore in discharging them and thank- ing them for their attendance. There was, however, one circumstance which he would take that opportunity of adverting to. By the 78th section of the Carmarthen New Market Act, the Markets could not be opened by the Corporation until the Recorder had, at some Ge- neral Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the borough, given a certificate that in his opinion all reasonable ac- commodation had been afforded to the public in the New Markets. It was necessary that that certificate should be given at this sessions, because if it were not, the opening of the Markets would be delayed until another Quarter Sessions had taken place. He had that morning gone into the Markets, and found that reasonable ac- commodation had been afforded for the public. He should therefore be enabled to sign the certificate re- quired by the Act of Parliament. The grand jurors were then discharged, and the re- quisite certificate having been prepared by the Town Clerk, the learned Recorder signed it. Gardnor, appellant v. The Churchwardens and Overseers of the Parish of St. Peter, respondents.— This was an appeal made by Richard Gardnor, Esq., solicitor, touching a poor rate made on the 1st of April last, at one shilling in the pound. Proof of the notice of appeal having been served on the churchwardens and overseers of the parish having been given, the written notice was read, from which it appeared that Mr. Gardnor appealed because the rate did not set forth all the particulars under their re- spective columns because the rate was altered after it was allowed; because Messrs. William Morris and David Bowen were underrated, and because he (Mr. G.) was assessed in a greater sum for the tithes than he had any right to be. Mr. Gardnor called on the respondents to produce the rate. Mr. W. Morris, collector, was then called by Mr. Simons, (who appeared for the parish,) and produced the rate duly signed, (as he said) and published. On cross-examination, however, it appeared that no copv of the publication of the rate had been attixed to the church doors of St- David's and Llanllwcu. Mr. Gardnor then objected that tins showed that the rate had not been duly allowed and published. Mr. Simons characterized this as a quibble, and called on Mr. Gardnor to proceed with the appeal on the merits, since if he did not, it was clear that he was only anxious for costs. Mr. Gardnor said that he was ready to go on with the rneiits, but he would also take advantage of every point that he possibly could. It had already been de- cided that an objection similar to the one he had taken, was sufficient to quash the rate, and lie therefore must insist upon his objection. The Recorder asked Mr. Gardnor if he could show him any case in which it had been so decided. Mr. Gardnor thought the case was so well known that he had not brought any books into court The Recorder said lie would take a note of the ob- jection and reserve it. Mr. Gardnor said he would use the rate-book subject to that objection. Mr. Simons here said that he could not conceal from the court that a case had been decided on the point, and therefore the objection was fatal to the rate if, how- ever, Mr. Gardnor was anxious to try the appeal upon its merits, and was not merely desirous of putting costs in his own pocket, he being his own client, he (Mr. G.) would consent to this appeal being quashed with- out costs, and would meet the parish officers fairly on the merits on another occasion. Mr. Gardnor said that three years ago the matter had been by mutual consent referred to Mr. Vaughan Williams, who had given a decision. The parish officers however had not abided by that, and had com- pelled him to come to that court to appeal. He would not therefore give up one iota of his grounds of ob- jection. Mr. Simons then submitted to the rate being quashed, and prayed the court not to allow costs. The Recorder said that he must allow the costs since he should have to pay part of them himself. Mr. Gardnor said he should be happy to meet the parish authorities on the merits at any time. Mr. Simons applied to the court to know at what period it would be convenient to hold an adjournment, since certain charges were to be preferred against a public officer which it had been impossible to prepare for this Sessions, in consequence of the short notice given of its being about to he held. The Recordcr fixed the adjournment for the 21st of August. A Court of Record was then held in which only one cause was brought to trial. Griffiths v. Jones.-This was an action for s lander brought by a carter in Priory Street named William Griffiths, against a relative named William Jones, a mason, to recover compensation—defendant having used certain words affecting plaintiff's character. It appeared that one William Michael, alias Will Watch, another carter, occupied a stable belonging to plaintiff, and had at various times lost a quantity of hay from the stable, but could never discover the delinquent. Defendant, however, had said that Griffiths was the person and then Michael suspected plaintiff and thus his character was inj ured. The damages were laid at JC1 19s. lid. in order to bring the case within the juris- diction of this Court which could only try cases under £ 2. The attorney for the plaintiff took particular pains to impress upon the jury that, unless their verdict was for more than 30s. plaintiff would not be entitled to rccover costs. The words alleged to have been spoken were Did you want to rent my stable tu steal my hay?" and again, "You arc thief; you stole W ill Mi- chael's hay but the plaintiff failing to prove that these were the exact words used, was nonsuited. Attorney for plaintiff, Mr. William Rogers, advocate, Mr. J. Williams attorney for defendant, Mr. Guidoor, advocate, Air. W. S imons. The business of the ensuing CARMARTHENSHIRE ASSIZES is likely to be extremely light, as at present there is but one prisoner for trial, and no cause of illl- portance is anticipated at Sisi Prius. CARMARTHEN PETTY SESSIONS. Before J. E. Saun- ders, D. Prytherch, J. Davies, and J. G. Philipps, Esqrs. On Saturday last, Thomas If ilhams, and Elizabeth Williams, father and daughter, were charged with having assaulted Mrs. Richards, wife of Mr. William Richards, of Penyuryn, Abergwilly. It appeared that the female defendant who was a servant of complainant s had had an altercation with her mistress and so far forgot herself as to strike her, her father bring present and abetting her although he did not strike Mrs. Richards. Mr. Richards seeing his wife knocked down by his servant interfered and I)ttt a stop to the anray. Thomas Williams was discharged, but Elizabeth Williams was fined E4 and in default of payment was committed for two months to hard labour. The magis- trates characterized this as a very aggravated case and said that defendant might consider herself fortunate that she was not indicted at the Quarter Sessions for the assaul t. Elizabeth Williams, the defendant in the preceding case, then charged her master and mistress with having assaulted her. This appeared to be a cross" complaint got up to nullify the master's com- plaint and was accordingly dismissed, although Mr. Richards was severely censored by the Bench for the evil example he set his servants, and cautioned not to appear tlic- c again.

CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL. A meeting was held on Tuesday at which there wcn present :—The Mayor, Aldermen J. G. Philipps, W. G. Thomas, Councillors, E 11. Stacev, 11. Lawrence, M.D., C. Brigstocke, W. Simons, Geo. Davies, Job Jones, J. Adams, T, Jones, E. B. Warren, E. B. Junes and D. EIans. I The miilutps of the bst meeting having been read, the Mayor said that he had received a letter from Mrs. Susannah Davies and Mr. J. Howell, complaining of the dangerous state of the trees on the Parade. During the late gale, they observed several branches had been blowlI through the windows of their houses, and many others would follow unless they were at once cut off. A desultory conversation ensued, in which several propositions upon the subject of improvements upon the parade were made, when Mr. Job Jones remarked that he thought quite sufficient money had of late been laid out upon that locality. It was then deeded that the dangerous branches should be lopped oil under the superintendence of the surveyor. The Mayor said that the time had arrived when it was requisite to appoint an architect to examine the sta- bility of the new Markets. There could be no doubt of the necessity of this step, and the only question was who should be selected. Mr. Haycock, of Shrewsbury, was an architect of high standing, and was already employed by the county. lie had likewise been employed by Mr. Dillwyu Llewellyn, and Mr. Brigstocke, of Blaenpant, and had given those gentlemen the greatest satisfaction. Besides, he was wholly unconnected with either Bristol or London, so that he would neither be prejudiced against Mr. Fowler, nor in his favour. The Town Clerk thought Mr. Haycock the best person to appoint since he was known in the country, and confidence would be placed in his opinion. And as he was coming to Liandilo, but little expense would be incurred. Mr. Job Jones observed that the expense did not fall upon the Council, since it was understood Mr. Fowler was to pay it. The Town Clerk said he supposed the Council would put Mr. Fowler to as little expense as possible if they were satisfied as to the stability of the market their object would be answered. The Mayor said that if the Council approved of Mr. Haycock he would at once write to that gentleman and request his attendance forthwith. But supposing Mr. Haycock could not make it convenient to attend what was then to be done. E. II. Stacey, Esq., thought it had better in that case be left to the Mayor to employ some other architect. Mr. T. Jones suggested Mr. W hittington, of Neath, who was reputed to be a clever architect, and was close at hand, while he was sure to be a perfectly disin- terested person. The Mayor said he should be happy to receive any suggestions, for if there were defects in the Market the Building Committee did not by any means wish them to be passed over. At the same time he would rather not have the appointment left to himself alone. After some conversation it was determined that the Mayor should write to Mr. Haycock requesting him to inspect the markets and give a certificate as to their stability, and that in case Mr. Haycock was too much engaged to attend, it should be left to the Mayor and Town Clerk to choose another architect. The Mayor said that during his absence from home he had had an opportunity of seeing the Town Clerk of Bristol on the subject of licensing pilots for the port of Carmarthen, who had assured him that a fair copy of the bye-laws had been made out and sent to Captain Drew, and was expected back in time to be laid before the meeting in August next, when something he hoped would be done in the matter. Mr. Job Jones hoped so too, since the subject was of more importance now than at any time, as so many foreign timber brigs were expected to arrive in the port very shortly; and as they were strangers to the river, accidents might be expected to occur unless pilots were appointed. The Mayor promised to write to Capt. Jackson and put him in possession of these facts so that he might keep the subject in mind. Mr. Job Jones called attention to the large holes which had been formed in the river opposite the quay, close to where the vessels discharged. The effect of these holes would be that if a vessel got across one she might break her back. The evil could be remedied for a few shillings. The surveyor was ordered to do the necessary work under Mr. Jones's instructions. Mr. Job Jones then said that he had received answers from the Secretaries to the various Fire Insurance Com- panies who had been written to on the subject of contributing towards the purchase of a new engine. All expressed their willingness to subscribe but thought a subscription should be first started in Carmarthen. Tho Town Clerk said that he had received a letter from Messrs. Chambers and Day respecting the weighing machine. They forwarded him the plan of the weighing house, and stated that the machine would be shipped on Friday at Bristol in the Phoenix steamer, and upon its being notified to them that the machine had arri ved Mr. Day would come down and superintend its erection. In answer to a question from Alderman W. G. Tho- mas, the Town Clerk stated that the Market Committee had decided upon pulling down the Red Street Wall of the old market and rc-erccting it parallel with the Market House" public house on the space thus formed the weighing machine would be placed. A portion of the old market would than be allotted for the sale of sheep and pigs and the entrance for those animals would be through the gate adjoining the Whifc^Iorse. The cattle entrance would be made at the corner of the wall next the Borough Gaol, so as not to interfere with the streets or the entrance to the New Niarket. The I, eight of the wall to be re-erected in Red Street would be the same as that now in existence. Alderman IV. G. Thoinas suggested that instead of making the new wall the same height as the old one, it would be advisable to make the wall only 3 or 4 feet high and put an iron railing upon it. The Town Clerk thought this would be an immense improvement. The subject had been mentioned in the Committee, but was objected to on the ground of expense. H. Lawrence, Esq., M.D., said that the proposed improvement would be conducive to the health of the inhabitants of the neighbourhood as well as of the cattle. The Town Clerk said that as it appeared to be the wish of the Council, he would mention the subject again in Committee. lIe wished to inform the Council that it was thought the alteration of the old Market into a cattle Market would not cost the Corporation a penny, since the surplus old materials would pay the expense of the transformation. There were also GO or 70 cast iron pillars which could be disposed of, and also the materials from the old Cross. Mr. W. Morris, Collector, appeared on behalf of the Overseers of the Parish to know what plan the Council proposed adopting with reference to the rating of the New Markets. The old Markets including the tolls had been rated at £ 200, but on its being ascertained that tolls wtre not rateable, the assessment was fixed at £ 61. He should propose that the sum of 1:200 be now named as the assessment for all the buildings connected with the markets. He would likewise suggest that the Council let the tolls free of rates and taxes, by which means he was sure a better rent would be obtained. These suggestions were at once agreed to, and the Town Clerk was ordered to enter a clause in the con- ditions for letting the tolls, stating that all rates and taxes would be paid by the Corporation. A conversation then ensued respecting the two boys named by Mr. Ribbans as deserving of remaining in the School longer than the period originally prescribed. It was intimated that Mr. Ribbans had not yet handed in the boys' names, and the consideration of the matter was consequently further adjourned. Mr. Simons complained that Mr. Ribbans had not yet sent the quarterly report to the Council which the rules of the School required him to do. Several additions were made to the bye-laws for the regulation of the markets and slaughter houses, and the Council was adjourllcù for a week.

COUNTY ROADS BOARD.—At a meeting of the Board held at the Cawdor Arms, Liandilo, on the 1st instant, present, John Johnes, Esq., Chairman, the lIon. Col. George Rice Trevor, John Jones, David Pugli, and Frederick Lewis, Esqrs. After several bills were al- lowed and other business done, it was ordered that the gate proposed to be placed at Wernddu be not erected also that New Inn. gate be not removed, and the pro- posed gate at Gurrey-fach across the Taliaris road be not erected. The additional sum of E25 for the erec- tion of each new toll-house was voted for the use of each District Roads Board. The disposal of the toll-houses become useless was referred to the committee appointed for the purpose. The surveyors were ordered to make half-yearly returns of the rents due for toll-houses with a view to the same being paid in April and October in each year. Notice was given that the propriety of abandoning Ynyelan gate, and of erecting a new gate at or near Pentre Davies, between the road leading to Penarth and Twrch bridge be considered at the next meeting. Notice was also given that the propriety of the pay-clerks paying the contractors for broken ma- terials be considered at the meeting. A report to the Home Office recommending the abandonment of the piece of road between Llanstephan bridge and Laugharne ford was adopted. It was ordercdthatthc propriety of weiring near Drwyslwyn ford be referred to the Llan-I dovcry District Roads Board, and that Board authorized to expend a sum not exceeding £ 25, if they recommend that lie work be done. An estimate for repairing the boat at Drwyshvyn ford was referred to the Three Com- motts District Roads Board. The surveyor of the Llandovery District was directed to dispose of the gate- posts and gates no longer required. A TREMENDOUS GALl: blew from the South West, throughout the whole of Monday last. We have not heard of any losses at sea, but the damage done to the gardens and orchards has been very great. FAIRS, since our last, have been held at Lleehryd, on the 26th; at Newport, on the 27th; at Narberth, on the 29th day of J une, and at Dryslwyn on the 1st inst. The show of store stock at all those places was rather below an average one all useful ones were sold at a decline of about five per cent, on the prices of the May and early June fairs. Fat cattle in fair supply and demand at from 4d. to Cd. per lb., sinking the offal Horses and colts were also in fair supply and demand at improving prices. Sheep at Narbcrth and Dryslwyn sold well. Pigs have become a slack trade, and prices of small stores lower. CARMARTHENSHIRE ASSIZES.—We understand from P. G. Jones, Esq., Deputy Sheritf for the County, (to whose courtesy we are indebted for the ill- formation), that Baron Rolfe purposes sleeping in the neighbourhood of Carmarthen on the night of Sunday, the 1 2th instant, in order to enter the town and open the Commission at nine o'clock the following morning. His Lordships will then straightway proceed to Church and return to the Hall for the transaction of the business of the Assize forthwith. Grand and Petit Jurors should bear this in mind. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Tuesday last, Mr. David Evans, landlord of the Cart and Horses, Priory Sticet, Carmar- then, was suddenly seized with cramp in the stomach and almost immediately expired. He had been pre- viously in the enjoyment of good health. WELSH MIDLAND RAILWAY.—It appears this pro- ject is to be abandoned and the affairs of the company to be wound up as soon as the directors can come to arrangements for the settlement of their accounts, some portion of which are considered by them as charged excessively high. We learn that the present scrip holders will have the option of receiving back a dividend on their deposits or shares in a new scheme which is intended to be formed by a number of the present proprietors. CRICKET.—We learn that a match at this manly game will come off on Tuesday next between the Car- marthen Cricket Club and the ofifcers of the King's or First Dragoon Guards, with those of the 37th Regiment of Foot. We hope the weather will be auspicious on the occasion. PROMOTIONS.—37th Foot--Lieut. A. M. A. Bowers, to be Captain, by purchase, vice Durham, who retires; En- sign J. A. Wyatt, to be Lieut, by purchase vice Bowers; W. D. Persse, gent., to be Ensign by purchase, vice Wyatt. A MA D DOG.—We are informed that a hound of a red and white colour, evidently suffering from hydrophobia, was seen in the neighbourhood of Alltvgog, at the latter end of last week. It attacked and bit a dog the property of Col. Love, at Lletty'r-gog, and also a dog belonging to the farmer at Alltvgog, both of which animals have since been destroyed. It then proceeded to ant- garedig, from whence it was chased by the inhabitants of the village for a considerable distance, but unfor- tunately lost sight of.- On the succeeding day it was seen near Llanarthney, but did no injury. Possibly by this time the poor animal has expired from the effects of his dreadful disease. On Tuesday last, the Llansawel True Ivoritcs held their 7th anniversary. In the morning the brethren (being equipped in their sashes, rosettes, &c.,) walked in procession as far as Penny gate, where they were joined by D. Davies, Esq., of Froodvale, who is an honorary member of the society the procession returned in the same excellent order, and attended divine service at the parish church, where a most impressive sermon was delivered by the Rev. G. Enoch. After divine service the brethren, numbering about 120, dined together at the Town-hall. The cloth having been removed, D. Davies, I Esq., was called to the chair, and Mr. Morgan Jones, of Castlegrecn, to the vice chair. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given, and several eloquent speeches delivered, the company separated at an early hour highly delighted with the events of the day. AN INQUEST was held in the parish of Muddfe, on Friday last, before Daniel Price, Esq., Coroner, on the body of John Price, a lad aged 16 years, the only child of Mr. Rees Price, of Tyissa, in the parish of Cilycwm, who lost his life in conscquence of having been thrown out of a cart on the 24th. His father's servant, and the servant of another farmer, were each driving a cart to lime, and he followed in a one horse cart. It, ap- peared that his companions were going at a slow trot, but the deceased having stayed a little behind, followed at a faster pace in order to overtake them, and having arrived opposite the road leading from the turnpike road to Glassallt-fawr, in the parish of Muddfe, the horse probably from some mismanagement on the part of the deceased in using the reins suddenly turned up the latter road and drawing the cart against the hedge '0 0 I. bank it was upset. His companions perceivi^ ng the accident returned to him and found him lying on the lying on the road in a state of insensibility. He was soon afterwards conveyed to Glassallt-fawr house, where he was promptly attended by surgeons from Llandovery, but he died on the following day. It did not appear that any fault was imputable to the other carters, but one of them drove without lines. Verdict, Accidental Death, with a nominal deodand on the cart and horse. Cn Tuesday last, an inquest was held before the same coroner in the parish of Llangathen on the body of Morris Jones, labourer, a very aged man, who had resided alone for many years and was found dead on the floor of his cottage, on Sunday last, by a neighbour who happened to turn in. A slight wound appeared on the back part of his head, which he had probably received in falling, but it was not sufficient to do him any material injury, and the case appeared to be one that was not open to any suspicion. Verdict Found dead." PROTECTION OF LIFE (IRELAND) BILL.-In the division on Thursday the 55th ult., by which Ministers were placed in a minority of 73, the following members connected with the Principality voted. For the second reading of the Bill :-Lord Adare, lIon, W. Bagot, II. Cholmondeley, Esq., D. A. S. Davies, Esq., Viscount Emlyn, Sir S. Glvnne, W. O. Gore, Esq., W. B. Hughes Esq O. Morgan, Esq., Dr. Nicholl, Sir J. Owen, Bart, Hon. Col. Pennant, Col. Powell, Hon G. 11. Trevor, Col. T. AVood, and the Right Hon. C. W. Wynn. Against tlte second reading :—Sir 11. Bulkeley, Sir J. gaiiist the secoti(I 2-cac4 Guest, Bart., D. Morris Esq., Col. Paget, Sir R. 13.Phillips, Bart., W. 0. Stanley, Rsq., and W. Williams, Esq. NOTICE TO VOTEKS.—Persons qualified to vote in the election of Knights of the shire arc to send in their claims on or before the 20th July next, or they will be excluded from the register and voters in cities and boroughs will not be entitled to be placed on the register now in the course of formation, unless they pay, on or before the 20ch July in this year, all poor's rates and assessed taxes due by them for the twelvemonth ending on the Gth of April last passed. County voters already on the register need not make a new claim unless they have changed their qualification or place of abode. Persons entitled to be oil the register either for boroughs or counties, where their premises are numbered, should see that the No. is correctly entered on the lists, other wise they are liable to lose their franchise. Overseers and others should pay particular attention to this point. HIGII COMPLIMENT TO WELSH SEAMEN.—The beau- tiful new yacht The Queen T tctoria, lately built and launched at Covves, for the Emperor of Russia, is to be commanded by Captain Fowel, the late commander of Mr. Talbot's yacht the Galaten. Thirty IVelsh sea- men, most of them being the Galatea s men, as fine and steady a crew as were ever seen together, are to man, by the Emperor's special desire, his splendid new yacht. On Captain Powel's arrival in Russia, this fine vessel will be taken charge of by the Emperor's son, the Grand Duke Constantine. The Illustrated Eotidon News, in referring to the crew, states that every man stands five feet nine inches in height.

PEMBROKESHIRE. I THE PEMBROKESHIRE AND MILFORD HAVEN RE- Tiir PEI 1,   GATTA.— This truly national amusement under the patronage of Capt. Superintendent Falcon, Col. Pilcher, with the Naval, Military, and other officers of the esta- blishments, took place on Monday last, in honour of Her Most Gracious Majesty s Coronation, and the excitement it created generally throughout the neigh- bourhood was of the most intense description. The weather was boisterous, and heavy showers of rain fell during the da' v, but notwithstanding all this the shores of the haven were lined with spectators, and Ilob 's Point pier was crowded with anxious visitors. Much praise is due to the stewards, Capt. Stewart, J. Roberts, Esq., R.N., and Mr. J. Cock, for the able manner in which they conducted the business of the day, as well as to Lieut. Weatherby, It. N., the Treasurer, and E, Harries, Esq., E.N., the secretary, and the committee of management, each of whom in his respective depart- ment did every thing to promote the success of the me,,it did every tilill_q to T undertaking. At 11 o'clock the signal was given, and the "Milford haven pilot boats" started. This was for some time a well contested race, but ultimately No. 8 belonging to pilot Hancock, stole avvay from her com- petitors, and came in a winner, The next match was between Open or decked boats." Several neat looking little craft started for these stakes, which after various changes and buffettings were won by a boat from Congle, employed in fishing and dredging within the haven. Then came the Open or half decked sailing boats," not exceeding 17 feet keel. This was a well contested race, and uitimaUdy won after a hard struggle by a boat belonging to Mr. S. Child, of Hazlcbeach—her principal competitor being the Rose, belonging to W. Robertson, Esq. The weather was too inclement to admit of the Langum dredge boats entering into competition. Thus finished the sailing matches, and now came the rowing ones, in which seemed to centre the entire interest of the regatta. Several gigs had been expressly built for the occasion, the various constructors confident that each was the best of the lot. Five well-manned 11 gigs" left the moorings on the signal gun being fired, and away, away, o'er the billows brow" they bounded as fast as the thews and sinews of twelve strong arms could impel them, but in spite of all her competitors, the Falcon shot a-hcad, and came in victorious, beating amongst others one 30 feet long, she being not more than 24 feet over all. Such a shout as reverberated along the hills from group to group, will long be re- membered by all who heard it. The next race of interest was between the Mystery, the Falcon (now pulling four- eal s) the Gazelle and the: Forrcster. These were built ex- pressly to compete with cach other, and to row four- oars. There was not an eye that did not flash with intense anxiety-—nor a heart that did not palpitate with the deepest solicitude at the gun firing for this start. In rounding the light ship the Mystery took the lead, but before reaching Neyland, the Falcon got a-head. Here she unfortunately touched the ground, but still they passed to Pembroke-ferry as it were, neck and neck. On appearing again in sight the Mystery was in advance, and notwithstanding the utmost exertions on all sides, maintained her position to the last-the Ealcon coming in second. Some other pulling matches took place which afforded great amusement. In the evening there was a dinner at the Victoria Hotel, Lieut. Weatherby, R.N., in the chair. A large party assembled on the occasion, and the able manner in which the duties of the chair were conducted, together with the entertaining speeches and amusing songs—not forgetting the good wines supplied by Mrs. Jones, altogether had such a pleasing effect upon the company that the witching hours of night" were fast waning into morning before a separation could be cffcctcd. AVe are happy to add that although the day was indeed truly tempestuous, no acci- dent whatever occurred. It is intended that the entertain- ment shall be repeated next year with still greater vigour.

PEMBROKESHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These Sessions were held at the Shirehall, Haverford- west, on Tuesday last, before the following Bench of Magistrates, viz. :-J ohn Henry Philipps, of William- stone, J. P. A. Ll. Philipps, of Dale Castle, W. Rich- ards, Tenby, W. B. Swann, of Merixton House, Geo. Roch, Butterhill, James Higgon, Scolton, Muses Grif- fiths, Mauorowen, X. Peel, Dcnant, J. L. Morgan, M.D., Haverfordwest, James Griffiths, Haverford west, G. J. Harries, Llanunwas, W. C. A. Philipps, St. Brides, J. Propert, Haverfordwest, N. Roch, Paskeston, E. T. Massey, Cottsmore, D.Ackland, Bolston, W. Edwardc-s, Sealyham, G. Rowe, Haverfordwest, J. Hill Harries, Priskilly, Esquires, Revds. R. Buckoy, F. G. Leach, St. Petrix, W. Watts Harries, Canon Harries, Letterstone. In the absence of H. Leach, Esq., the Chairman, who was prevented attending through indisposition. It was ,iiid seconde d by moved by the Rev. Thomas Martin, and seconded by Win. Richards, Esq., that John Henry Philipps, Esq., be elcetcd to to the Chair. Carried unanimously. John Ilenry Philipps, Esq., in his address to the jury said, he regretted extremely the absence of the Chairman, through indisposition, but he was happy to say it was not of a serious nature, and he expected he would shortly be enabled to resume his seat on the Bench. After some further observations from the Chairman, the jury were dismissed to their duties. The followilig gentlemen were elected memlJers of the County Roads Board in the place of Geo. Bowen, Esq., of Llwyngwair, and W. 11. Lewis, Esq., of Clynfiew, who had become disqualified, viz., Rev. J. W. James, of Robeston Wathen, and E. T. Massy, Esquire, of Cottsmoor. SUPERINTENDING CONSTABLES. G J. Harries, Esq., in pursuance of a notice of motion given by him at the last Quarter Sessions, moved that the superintending constable be granted an allowance for providing a horse, for the purpose cf con- veying prisoners to gaol. This was seconded by X. Peel, Esq. J. P. A. Id. Phillips, Esq., said the expense of the constables was quite enough already, without indulging those gentlemen with horses at a much greater expense. G. Hoch, Esq., concurred with Mr. Philipps. James Higgon, Esq., said the superintending con- stables were well paid at a salary of £ 52 per annum, with clothing supplied them, and residence. The relieving officers were paid E-52 without any of the privileges enjoyed by the superintending constables, and were obliged to provide horses at their own expense. George Roch Esq., said they were paid in full in all prosecutions,and for their attendance as evidence, which sometimes amounted to as much as f3 or E4. William Richards, Esq., said a horse was of no use without a car for the conveyance of prisoners. A division then took place, the votes for the motion being 7, against it 11. Majority against the motion 4. Mary Rogers, aged 23, was indicted for having on the 22nd June 1816, at the parish of St. Mary, Pembroke, stolen several articles of wearing apparel, the property of William Pagot, wheelwright of Pembroke, was found guilty, and sentenced to 3 months hard labour. Mary Davies, was indicted for having on the 28th of April last, at the parish of Martletwy, stolen 4 .gallons of coal, the property of Hugh Owen Owen, Esq., and others. Pleaded Guilty. Sentenced to be imprisoned in the House of Correction for 3 weeks. IIannah Davies was indicted for the like offence. Pleaded Guilty. Sentenced to be imprisoned in the House of Correction for 3 weeks. David Evans, mariner, indicted for having on the 25th of March last, at the parish of Stainton, stolen one anchor and one rope, the property of John Morris, mariner. The prisoner had been out on bail, and when he was placed in the dock appeared to be extremely intoxicated, and whilst the trial was proceeding the Court was repeatedly interrupted with frequent exclama- tions by the prisoner of his innocence, and attempts to address the Bench. An objection made by Mr. James to the indictment was now put to the vote, when there appeared in favour of the objection o against it 7. The jury found a verdict of Not Guilty. The County Treasurer made an application under the 7 and 8 Vic. c. 33, for warrants to be issued to the overseers of certain parishes in the Newcastle Emlyn Union, to levy the county roads rate, in respect of such parishes, the Board of Guardians having made default in paying the same in compliance with the precept issued to them. Ordered accordingly. COUNTY ADVERTISEMENTS. Wiliiam Richards, Esq., in pursuance of a notice of motion given at the last Quarter Sessions, moved that all county advertisements be in future inserted in the Pembrokeshire papers instead of in the Carmarthen papers as heretofore. Rev. R. Buckby seconded the motion. The chairman said he declined offering any opinion on the merits of any of the local papers, and inquired what were the grounds of the proposed alteration. "We should select" he observed asadvertising mediums those papers most likely to answer the ends intended." The Rev. F. G. Leach asked if there was not a particular time for motions to be heard, as he was aware that several gentlemen who intended opposing this pro- position had left the court. He should certainly oppose it himself. G. J. Harries, Esq., said he was opposed to the with- drawal of the county advertisements from the Carmarthen papers, as they were in great circulation in the county. A division took place, when there appeared for the motion, four against it, 9. The motion was thus lost. Mary Davies, aged 19, was indicted for having on the- lath of June last, at the parish of Llawhaden, stolen two flower pots and stands, the property of James James. Not Guilty. Joint Seaborn, aged 40, George Seaborn, aged 13, and George Seaborn, alias George Jones, were indicted for having on the 17th of April last, at the parish of Yer- beston, stolen four gallons of potatoes, the property of Benjamin Jones. The Chairman addressed the jury, and recommended them to acquit the boys to confine their attention to the case of the elder prisoner. Verdict of Guilty against John Seaborn, the others being acquitted.—Sentence on John Seaborn, 12 months' imprisonment in the House of Correction, to hard labour, and the last week of every 3 weeks to be kept in solitary confinement. Joseph Andreics, aged 20, pleaded Guilty to an in- dictment, charging him with having on the 2nd day of May last, at the parish of Brawdy, stolen one pair of stockings and one handkerchief, the property of Levi Thomas. He also pleaded Guilty to another indictment for having on the 7th of May last, at the parish of Brawdy, sto len wearing apparel, the property of Wm. Pardoe.- Sentence 4 months' imprisonment in the House of Cor- rection to hard labour, and the last week in solitary confinement, James Anson, aged 23, pleaded Guilty to two indict- ments, charging him with similar offences to the last prisoner.—Sentence, same as last. WEDNESDAY. William Rogers, aged 20, William Dawkins, aged 20, Thomas Phillips, aged 17, and IVebb, aged 20, in- dicted for having on the 20th of April last, at the parish of Pwllcrwchan, committed a riot. Mr. M. R. James addressed the jury on behalf of the prisoners in an able speech, contending that the evidence was not sufficient to support a charge of riot. Verdict Not Guilty. Several appeal cases were then heard. LUNATIC ASYLUM.—J II. Phillipps, Esq., moved in pursuance of notice, that the following gentlemen be appointed a committee to treat with the committees of justices of any other counties for providing a lunatic asylum at the joint expense of such counties for the re- ception of the pauper lunatics belonging thereto.— The Right lIon. Lord Cawdor, Lord Emlyn, Sir R. B. p. Phillipps, Bart., Hugh Owen Owen, Esq., Henry Leach, Esq., John Henry Phillipps, Esq., J Hill Harries, Esq., J. A. P. Philipps, Esq., Geo. Roch, Esq., Rev. Thomas Martin, James Higgon, Esq" Wm. Richards, Esq., J. Ll. Morgan, Esq., M.D., Nicholas Roch, Esq., and John Colby, Esq. [The above report is considerably curtailed in conse- quence of its not having reached our office until this morning, although the Sessions were held in the begin- ning of the week. The pith of the business is, however, given above, but the evidence, &c. in the criminal cases is necessarily omitted.—ED. W.] PEMBROKE.—On Monday the 2Sth ult., the members of the "Friendly Helpmate" benctit society dined toge- ther at the Dragon Inn, T. Mansel, Esq., surgeon, in the chair. This club consists of nearly 200 members, and has granted relief to the amount of JE14 per month- On the 24th ult., the brethren of the Carew. Castle Lodge of Odd Fellows, accompanied by several members of the neighbouring lodges, attended divine service in the parish church the Rev. G Cockburn, a. member of the order, preached to them, and a more appropriate and impressive address could not have been delivered. On returning to the village the party dined together within the ruins of the ancient castle, the banquetting hall of which was, tastefully filled up for the occasion. John Codings, Esq., aùlv presiding, ajik J. Byers, Esq., equally efficiently actil;g as vice. The entertainment seemed to give universal satisfaction, and the harmony and good fellowship which prevailed throughout the whole of the proceedings was gratifying in the extreme. Among the guests were the Revds- G. Cockburn, and J. Phelps, Drs. Mansel, Thomas, Falconer, H. Jones, and W. Jones Messrs. Ormond, Cator, Codd, Hughes, Llewhelling, &c. An excellent band led by Mr. Harding added greatly to the pleasures of the day by its dulcet strains. -Bowen, Esq., pre- sented the lodge with a sovereign in aid of its funds, which we are happy to say are in a flourishing state. PEMBROKE DOCK.—The foundation stone of the new school in connexion with the British School Society, was raiel on Monday with all due ceremony, by M. Davies, Esq., Mayor of the Borough. An immense concourse of spectators assembled on the occasion) though the weather was anything but favourable. After his worship had adjusted the stone and given it the final blow, three cheers was proposed by W. Thomas, Esq., who accompanied the mayor on the occasion,- which was responded to in the most enthusiastic manner- Short addresses were-deiivered by the Revds. T. ,ril- liams, Davies, and W. Bormiwell. A collection was then made, and a liberal amount was the result- There is every prospect of the speedy completion of the edifice, a consummation devoutly to be wished seeing the rapidly increasing population of the town. A tea. meeting took place in the market house in the afternoon, which was well attended, the entertainment enlivened by the performances of the Pembroke Dock juvenile band.

Ww have r¡.>ei.Ív"d freq;¡c1it]y complaints of the non- delivery of the *>V'klkH.MAN' to our ,mt,:icriher:a, We shall feel obliged to any of our friends who will give us early information when such irregularity occurs, in order that we immediately institute an enquiry at the proper «j'i.»ru-r. We cannot insert, or notice in any way, any commu- nication Ll¡,t is scot to us anonymously; but those who choose to address us in confidence will find teir con- fidence respected. Neither can we undertake to return any manuscripts whatever. tf Fis-ander" will confide to us his name his letter shall appear. letter arrived too late. We had not a single copy of our last week's publication left. We should be glad to hear from him direct.