The Principality

COWBRIDGE. Tiiis market, which was not well attended as to buyers, was full of provisions of every kind, butter in particular, which lowered in price full twopence, and no doubt had it not been for the hucksters it could have been bought for eiglitpenee per pound. The corn is stationary as to price, and no wholesale buyers iu the market. Much dissatisfac- tion was felt by the people attending this market, in conse- quence of Mr. Lewis attempting to increase the tolls one penny.

GLASGOW PIG-IRON TRADE. JUXE IOTII.—There has been a greater disposition to realise shown by holders this week, caused in part by the accounts of the continuance of hostilities between the Germans and Danes, and the price, consequently, has declined. There has been a moderate amount of business done at 42s. 6d., which we quote as the price to-day for mixed Nos.—cash. PllfCES Oi<"WELSII MINING SHARES. Shares. Company. Paid. Price. 1000 Abergwessin 7 — 10000 Banwen Iron Co 2 — 8000 Blacnavon 50 23 10000 British Iron, New regis. 10 13 Do. do. scrip 10 10 1000 Cwm Erfin 31, 31 3000 Dyfngwm 10 12A 6100 Gadair. 2 2 100 Grogwinion 5 — 1000 LKvyn Malys 5 — 3600 Llj'iivi Iron 50 50 5000 'Merionethshire Slate and Slate Slab Co. lj 2 40( 0 Pennant. 11 2 100 Penrliiw 30 65 10000 Rhynmey Iron 50 20 10000 Ditto New. 7 6 2500 Rhoswhiddol Mine 10

Ä/V"V"A"r' LONDON COIIN EXCllANGE.- MOJTDAY, JUNE 19.—The arrivals of English Wheat and Flour for our market last week were somewhat on the increase, though by no means large for the time of year. Those of all other articles of home produce were on a limited scale. From Scotland we received a few parcels of Barley, but no grain of any description arrived from Ireland. The foreign imports were extensive, viz., 11,248 quarters of Wheat, 23,181 ditto of Barley, 26,363 ditto of Oats, 12,588 ditto of Beans, 1,49.5 ditto of Peas, 159 ditto of Tares, 3,787 ditto of Linseed, 13 ditto of Rapesecd, 36 ditto of Bran, 139 ditto of Mustard Seed, 850 ditto of sundry seeds, including Indian Corn, and 1,840 barrels of Flour. The demand for all kinds of Wheat of home produce was steady, at an advance in the quotations realised on Monday last of from Is. to 2s. per quarter, and at which a good clearance was effected. The supply of foreign Wheat on show, notwithstanding the liberal importation of that article last week, was by no means large. Selected parcels moved off steadily at 2s. per quarter more money, while the value of the middling and infe- rior kinds advanced quite Is. per quarter. Scarcely any English Barley was brought forward, but the show of foreign samples was z, very extensive. Fine parcels''were in moderate request at late rates, but inferior grinding sorts sold at, in some instances, a fall of Is. per quarter. With Malt we were faidysupplied.Most descriptions moved off slowly, but we have no alteration to notice in value. Oats were in good .supply. Fine sound Corn produced late currencies, but the damp and otherwise weathered parcels were quite fid. per quarter cheaper, with a very inactive demand. A very large quantity of foreign Beans was brought forward, and which met a heavy inquiry, at a reduction in value of Is. per qr. All kinds of Peas were in moderate supply, and moderate request at last week's prices. Indian Corn and Meal were neglected, but not cheaper. Flour was in better request, but we have no improve- ment to notice in its value. QUOTATIONS. s. s. Wheat, red *3 to 5*i Fine 49 M White 47 57 Fine 49 M White 47 57 Fine 55 57 Flour, per sack (Town) 39 44 Barley 28 31 Malting 31 31 Malt, Ordinary 48 53 Pale 55 58 live 31 33 live 31 33 s. s Peas, Hog 36 to 38 Maple .36. 38 Boilers 37 38 Bes-ins, Ticks 32 42 Pigeon 44 50 Harrow 34 Oats, I-'eetl 10 22 Fine 22 25 Poland 20 23 Potato 2: 25 WEDNESDAY, JUNÈ 21.—The present week's arrival of English Wheat for our market coastwise, as well as by land cariiage. atid sample, has been but moderate. The attendance of buyers to-day was tolerably numerous while the demand for all descriptions was steady, at fully Monday's advance in the quotations. The best parcels of foreign Wheat—the supply of which was moderate- moved off steadily, at full rates of currency. In the middling and inferior kinds, only a moderate business was doing, at late figures. The imports of Foreign Barley continue large. That article was heavy on somewhat easier terms. Malt-the supply of which was moderate—moved off slowly, but we have no decline to notice in value. Nearly 18,000 quarters of foreign Oats have come to hand. Coastwise, as well as from Ireland, very few cargoes have been icported. The Oat trade was very dull, and prices receded 6d. per quarter. Indian Corn, Meal, and Flour, were quite as dear.

SMITIIFIELD. MONDAY, JUNE 19.—The supply of foreign Beasts on offer to- day was comparatively small; that of Sheep and Calves tolerably good, but of very middling quality. With home-fed Beasts our market was heavily supplied, the time of year considered, -,Irid the general condition of that description of stock was good. Although the attendance of buyers was somewhat extensive, the Beef trade was excessively dull, at, in some instances, a further decline in the quotations of 2d. per Slbs. However, a few of the very primest "Scots sold at 4s. per Slbs At the close of business a large number of Beasts left the market unsold. From Norfolk, SLiffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire, we received about 1,700 Scots, shorthorns, &e. from the western and midland districts, 800 Ilereford-i, runts, Devons, Irish beasts, &c.; from other parts of England, .500 of, various breeds; and from Scotland, 310 horned and polled Scots. Although the supply of Sheep was Hloderately extensive, the Mutton trade was steady, though not to say brisk, at prices fully equal to those paid on Monday last, the primest Down qualities of Mutton producing 4s. 10.1, to 5s. without difficulty. The number, of Lambs was by no means heavy for the time of year. All breeds met a fair demand, at fully last week's prices. Prime small Calves:. moved off freely, at full prices. Otherwise, the Veal trade was in a very sluggish state. Pigs sold heavily, at last week's currencies. Price per stone of Slbs. (sinking the offal). Price per stone of Slbs. (sinking the offal). I Beef 3> Odto ls 4d Veal 8s. 6d. to 43. »«., Mutton 4 0 .5 0 Pork -4 10 .4 10 Lambs 5 0 6 0 HEAD OF C.vrrLK AT SMITTIIIELD. Boasts. Sliecl) & f,tnibs. Calves. Plus. Monday 3,699 24,9:0 231 2S9

LONDON SEED MARKET. MONDAY, JUNE 19.—Holders of Cloversecd are not generally disposed to accept such low prices as to induce speculative purchasers to come forward and as the seedsmen keep out of the market, little- or nothing is done. Canarysecd was in good request this morning, and again about 2s. higher. No change in other articles.

PROVISION MARKET. MONDAY, JUNE 19.—The foreign and local supplies of Butter in the past week were more than equal to all wants, and prices cheaper. Ths best foreign declined to 80s. per ewt., and other kinds iu proportion. Irish was, in consequence, nearly neglected, and prices nominal. Bacon.—Irish and American singed sides sold to a limited extent at previous rates. The appearances pointed to a better demand. Bale and tierce middles, no alteration in demand or value. Of Hams and Lard nathing new to report. We have a fair demand for really good and fine old Cheese during the past week at rather better prices it is now pretty clearly ascer- tained that this article will prove decidedly short, and will soon all disappear consequently the trade will, of necessity, be driven oil the new at an unusually early period. However, no doubt can be entertained that the make is very good, and that from the very favourable weather the new will be more forward and ripe than usual. We still continue to receive large quantities of foreign, which are selling at low prices. There is a little demand springing up for exportation. In English Butter our trade is extremely dull, and prices are declining. The importation of foreign Butter is immense, and will, no doubt, so continue for a long time to come, as the troubled state of the continent of Europe must occasion a very increased consignment to England, consequently very low prices are before us. Fine Dorset, 90s. to 32s. per cwt; Middling, '86s, to 88s.; Devon, 86s. to 88s. Fresh, 8s, to. lis. per dozen.

WOOL MARKET. MONDAY, JUNK 19.—The imports of Wool into London last week were 2,152 bales, of which 1,561 were from South Astralia, 491 from Algoa Bay, and the rest from Germany, &e. There are DO-less than 30,000 bales of colonial and other Wool, declared for sale on the 22nd inst., and in the interior there is very little doing. Accounts of the 10th instant from Brcslau state that Wool was much reduced in price, and would hayo been worse, but for the; buyers who attended from Eugfend and Hanibra.'—;—Leeds, June .16.—We are unable to note any.improvement in the Foreign Wool; trade since our last report.

"Y"W HOPS. MONDAY, JUNE 19. Our accounts from the principal districte continue favourable. Sussex Pockets.5(Js. to 62s. Weald of Kente.60s. to ('5s'. Mid. and East.^ent«,63s. to I.Os.

TALLOW. MONDAY, JOKE 19.—A slightly increased business was trans- acted in our market to-day, and last week's quotations were sup- ported. P.Y.C. on the spOt is firm, at 44s. 6d. to 4os. per cwt. For forward delivery sales hav taken place at 44s. Town Tallow 563. net cash rough at 2s. Gcl. per 8 Ibs. -c.

HIDES. LEADENHAI.T,.—-Market hides, 561b. to 611b l.Jd. to I d. perib ditto, 641b. to 721b., 2d. to 2,'d.: ditto, 721b. to 801b., 2';d. to 2-'d ditto, 801b. to 881b., 2Jd. to 3d. ditto, 881b. to 961b., 3jd to 3<d. ditto, DGlb. to 1011b, 3id. to Od. Calf-skins, each 4s. 6d. to 5s. (jel. Horse hides, 8s. 6d. to 9s.; Lamb Skins, Is. 6d. to 2s 6d. Shear- lings, 6d. to 9d.

"r"r,v' lJREAD. The prices of Wheaten Dread in the metropolis arc from 7d to lid.; of household ditto, 3d. to 6^1. per 41bs. loaf.

-roJ"'<v- COLONIAL MARKETS. I TEA.—The market has been brisk during the last few days and a targe trade has been done in parcels from the recent arrivals Good and fine Congous are commanding higher prices. The sale, brought on Thursday contained 6,736 packages, of which 2 600 sold The middling class of Gunpowder and fine Hyson sold eheaper, but Canton Gunpowder went dearer, common selling at Is. 2 ;d" few low Canton Twankays sold at 3hl. to 3^1." per lb., but th" qualities were common. COFFEE.—The market being closed in'the early part «f the wcel" has in some degree curtailed the operations. At public auction there have been offered 4 casks of Jamaica,-1,550 bags Ceylon The L3 ll* Jamaica were mixed qualities, and sold at previous rates, 3!s. 64 to 47s. per ewt. — SUGARS.—Owing to the uncertainty of the measures that Govern- ment intend to propose for the relief of our West India colonics the transactions have been extremely limited.

"A. WELSH MARKETS. PONTYPRIDD. JUNE 21.—Wheat, 6s. to 6s. 4d. per bushel; Barley, 4s. to 4s. 9d Oats, 3s. to 3s. 3d.; Mutton, 8d. Lamb, 7d. to 7*d.; Veal, 3d to Gel.; Pork, 6d.; Fresh Butter, Is.; Cheese, 4d. to 8d. Eggs, 7d per dozen Potatoes, Old, Id. per lb., or Is 2d. per 14lbs. New, Id to 2d. per lb.; Cabbage, Id. to 2d. each.

MERTIIYR. -——- JUNE 17.-Beef, 6d. to 7d.; Mutton, 7d. to 8d.; Pork, 7d; to8d.. Veal, od. to 7d.; Lamb, 7d. toSd.; Potatoes, Old, Id. per lb.; New L' Id1. to 2Jel.per lb. Cheese, 3dA. to 8d.; Butter, Salt, IOd., Fresh, lid. to Is. Id. Fowls, Is. 2d. to 2s. 4d.; Pease, 3.Jd. per quart: Turnips, 4d. per bunch Trout, 8d. Dull market. "V..v.Ä.

SW ANSEA. JUNE 17.—Wheat, 6s. 8d. to 7s. 3d. Barley, 4s. Od. to 4s. 6d. Oats, 2s. 6d. to 3s. 3d. per bushel.—Meat (per lb., to sink the offal); Beef, prime, 6.fd. good, 5jd. inferior, 5d. Mutton, prime, 6Jd.; good, 6J(I. inferior, Veal, prime, 6d. good, 64d. inferior, 4d.; Pork, prime, 5,'d. good, oId. inferior, 0d. Lamb, prime, 6,itl. good, 6d.; Fresh Butter (19oz.), Is. Od. to In. Id. Salt ditto, in cask, 9d. to 9id. per lb. skim milk Cheese, old, 3-d. to -lid. per lb new, ditto. 2J. to 3-1 <1. per lb. Fowls, 2s. 6d. to 3s. OiL per couple; Chickens, Is. 8d. to 2s. 6d. per couple Ducks, 2s. 8d. to 4s. per couple Eggs, nine for 6d.; Potatoes, old, four to six Ibs for 6d. new, ditto, 2d. to 4d. per lb. Cabbage, Id. to 2id. each.

CARMARTHEN. JUNE 17.—Our market to-day is dull, prices arc as follow; Wheat, q3. to 6s. 4d. per win.; Barley, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. per winl; Oats, 2s. Od. to 2s. 4d. per win; Butter, 8J. to 8Jd. per lb. Cheese, £ 1 7s. to £ 19s. 6d. per cwt. Beef, 4-id. to 6id. per lb. Mutton, 5d. to 7d. per lb. Lamb, od. to 6;¡d, per lb. Veal, 4d. to 6d. per lb.; Cow Hides, 14d. per 11). Tallow, 4d. per lb. Fowls, Is. to Is 4d. each; Ducks, Is. 3d. to Is. -10cl. Eggs, 6d. a dozen Potatoes, old, five pound for 6d. new, ditto, 2{d. per lb.; Fish, Scwin, 8d. per lh.; Salmon, 10d. Pease, 8d. a quart; Cab- bages, Id. to 14d. each.

HAVERFORDWEST. J UNE 17.—Wheat, 5s. 3d. to 6s. 6d.; Barley, 3s. 6d. to 4s. Beet:, 6d. to 7d.; Mutton, 5id. to 7d.; Veal, 3d. to 6d.; Lamb, 5d. to 6d.; Butter, sixteen ounces, 8d. to 9d. ditto, twenty ounces, lOcI. to Is Od.; Eggs, thirty for Is. Potatoes, new, 2Jd. to 3d. ditto, old, Id. to lid.

CARDIGAN. JuriE 17.—Wheat, 7s. to 7s. 6d. per win.; Barley, 4s. to 4s. 6d. Oats, 2s. to 2s. 3d.; Mutton, 6d. to 7d.; Beef, od. to 6d. Veal, 5d. to o.Jd. Pork, od. to 5 id.; Lamb, 4s. to OS. per qr.; Fresh butter, Is. Salt, 9d.; Cheese, 27s. per cwt.

MOLD. JUNE 17.—Wheat, per hobbet, 17s. '6d. to 17s. 6d. Oats, 6s. to 6s. 9d.; Barley, 10s. 6d. to 11s. Od. Vetches, 14s. 6d. to 15s. (-kl. Beef 6d. to 7d. Mutton, 6d. to 7d.; Veal, 4d. to 6d.; Pork — Bacon 7d. to 8d.; Ham, 8d. to lid.; Potatoes, per hobbet 18s.; Butter, Fresh lOcI. to lid.; Salt, 9d. to lOil Eggs, twenty-four for Is. .V"o"

CARNARVON. JUNE 17.—Wheat, 58s. to 60s. Barley. 29s; to 80s. Oatmeal, 27s. to 29s. Beans, 72s. to 80s; Longpod, per bushel, 15s. to 16, Vetches, per Cibbyn, 2s. 6d. to 3s.

it'tJJs. On the 6th inst., the wife of Mr. John Jones, druggist, Brecon., of a son. On the 12th inst., at Abergavenny, tlie wife or Philip Price, Esq., solicitor, of a son. On the 13tli inst., Mrs. R. M. Davies, King-street, Carmarthen, of a son, On the 15th inst., the wife of Mr. William Edwards, Anchor House, Neath, of a daughter. On the Hth inst., the wife of Mr S. M, Vaughan, of AJbsrt-strcet, Mer. tnyr Tydvil, of a daughter, JUamnges. On the 33rd ult., by licence, at Trewen, by the Rev. R. Jones, John Jones Esq., Dyrysgoedgooh, parish of Cynwil,, Carmarthenshire, to Miss Hannah Griffiths, the youngest daughter of Joshua GrifS,ths. Esq., of PenaUt-y-cery- uehaf, parish of Brongwyn, near Newcastle Emlyn, Cardiganshire. On the 23.rd ult., by licence, at Trewen, by the ltCY. It. Jones, Mr. John Williams, Llcehryd, to Jliss Ellenor Evans, the youngest daughter of Mr. p. Evans, CNVIIICON., On tnelth inst., at Llanbadarn-fawr, Mr, J. Higgs, of the Corbett Arms. Aberdovey, to Mlas Williauis, of Iho OogoriUMi Arms. AKorysitirith. On the Sth inst., at Aberdare church, by licence, by the ltev. J. Griffith, vicar, the Hev. James UÜtehirison, minister of the Church of Scotland, to Margaret, eldest daughter of D. Rivics, Esq., Hirwain. Oil the latli inst., at Llanfihangel Penybedw, reuibrokeshire, by the Rev. G. Mr. William Jenkins, Windy Hill, Kilgcrran, to Miss Hannah Janics, Gaistre, Llanfihangcl Penybedw. On the Utli inst., at the Register Office, Newport, Mr. John Thomas, en* ginecr, to Miss Ann Jenkins, both of Newport. On the -13th inst., at St. John's church, Cardiff, by the Rev. Thomas Star ccy, Mr. Henry Davies, saddler, of Brecon, to Miss Janet Niven, niece of Mr. I'arisli,- of the Rummer tavern, Car(lil, On the lSth inst., at Zoar chapel, Ithvmrey, in the presence of Mr. D. Lewis, Registrar, by the ltev. S. Edwards, Mr. John Davies,, to Miss Jan? Bound, both of that place. On the 10th inst., at Zion chapel, Merthyr, Mr, William Williams, to Miss Catherine Beynon, both of Dowlais, On the 19th inst., at Ynysgou chapcl, by the Rev. T. B. Evans, Mr. Isaac Lewis, widower, to Mrs. Margaret Martin, both of Abercannaid. Beatljs, ■ On the 11th ult., iu the prime of life, Mr. J, Jones, manager of Mr. Mars- den's shop at Blackwood. On the lJ'th inst., at the Stamp Office, Abergavenny, of consumption, Eli. zabeth, wife of Mr. Richard Rees. On the 1 :th just. aged 37, Alice, the beloved wife of Thomas Jones, roller, of Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire, and eldest sister of the Rev. Griffith Jcnes, Pontypridd. On the lKh inst., at Cardiff, Mary, wife of Mr. Wm. Da- vies, clerk of the parish church qf St, Mary's, Cardiff, ügÇÀ 33. On tlie-iSth inst., George Hugh, youngest son of Mrs. Kneath, Charles- street, Newport, Monmouthshire. Printcd and published by the Proprietor, DAvin EVANS, at his Office, No. 7, North-street, (near the Savings Bank,) in the town of Cardiff, iu tt parish of St. Jolin the Baptid, Glamorganshiic. Friday, JuteSS, ISif.

(Continued from the 5th page.) BRIDGEND. ELECTION OF CORONER. —THURSDAY, 12 O'CLOCK.—-The proceedings were opened by the deputy sheriff. Mr. Mey- rick, of Metthyr, proposed, and Captain Huett, of Tir Mab Elis, seconded, Mr. Overton as a fit and proper person for the office. Mr. CmwHhayRailey proposed Mr. James Lewis Roberts, and Mr. Thomas, of Court, Merthyr, seconded the nomination. Mr. Ilussel was proposed by Mr. M. J'. Trc- hanie, of Coytrchcn, whose nomination was seconded by the Rev. Robert Knight. A majority, upon the show of hands, was declared in favour of Mr. Russel. A poll was demanded for Messrs. Roberts and Overton. At the same time notice was given by the deputy sheriff that the polling at the se- veral polling- places for the respective districts was to com- mence within a quarter of an hour.

MONEY MARKET. LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING. In the Funds business is very slack to-day, and prices are not so good. The intelligence of the reported defeat of the Italians has an effect in checking business, but the proceedings of Parliament are not without their influence. Consols realised 8::q 11 ex dividend. The New Three-aiid-a-Quarter per Cents, have been 81} to f Bank Stock is worth 191. Exchequer bills arc JOs. premium. The Foreign Securities have been flat again. Spanish Three per Cents, have realised 221. Portuguese Old Bonds are 62; Mexican B nds have been IGg to J Russian are firm at 90t; Dutch Two- and-a-IIaif per Cents, have fluctuated from 421 to 43J. Railway Shares have been very quiet, and not buoyant, South Wales The premium oil gold at Paris is 20 per millc, which, at the Eng- lish Mint price of L:3 17s. 10 id. per ounce for standard gold, gives an exchange of 2o.6-5. I5y advices from Hamburgh the price of gold is 439 per mark, which, at the English Mint price of 1:3 Ih lolld. per ounce for standard gold, gives all exchange of 13.12. LATEST CURRENT PRICES OF METAL. £ s. d. £ s. d. IRON—Bar a ..Wales toit 5 10 0 to 6 0 0 London. 6 15 0.. 7 0 0 Nail rods 0 0 0.. 8 0 0 Ifoop (Staf.) I 0 0 o 9 0 0 Sheet IJ I 0 0 0 10 0 0 Bars 0 0 0.. 8 10 0 Welsh cold-blast fumidrypig. 3 5 0 4 5 0 Scotch pig b, Clyde 2 2 6 Hails, average 6 0 0.. '6 5 0 Chairs. 0 0 0.. 4 0 0 c 0 0 0..17 0 0 „ 0 0 0 Gourietf (1 0 0 Archangel 0 o 0 1;1, 0 0 Swedish d, on the spot 0 a 0 11 10 0 Steele, fagt. 0 0 0 15 0 0 „ kegse 0 0 0 13 10 0 Corpr,it-Tile 0 0 0 87 10 0 Tough cake 0 0 0 88 10 0 Best selected. 0 0 0 91 11) 0 Ordinary sheets, Id 0 0 0.. 0 010 bottoms. 0 0 0 0 0 11 YF.LT.OW MKT.U. SlIKATHING 0 0 0 0 0 81 'ri-,z Coiiiiiioli blocks ctct. ———— 3 15 0 bars. —:—r a 16 0 Refined 3 19 G Straits k., 0 0 0.. 3 1.1 0 'Bztnea .« 4 4 0 'T¡!PtATI:;s-cl\lC£,;&q.c. 1 8 0.. 1 9 0 „ JX ,.114 0.. 115 0 Colcc, 10 1..4 6.. 1 5 0 ;TX. 'n, 110 ',6. Ill 01 LEAD—Sheet A; ton. 0 0 0..1710 0 Pig, refined 0 0 0.. 18 5 0 „ common 0 0 0..1610 0 Spanish, in bond. •• 16 10 0 Red 0 0 0 19.10 0 Dry White 0 0 0 24 0 0 Shot (Patent) -——— 20 0 0 SrELTElt-(Cakc) on spot 13 10 0 for arrival. 0 0 0 Z i)t export 0 0 0 20 0 0 CHUCK.sii.vuit n .lb 0 3 9 0 3 9 a Discount 24 per cent. b Net cash. c Discount 2 per cent. d Ditto in bond. i Discount 3 per Cent. k Ditto 2.^ per cent. l Net cash. e lu kegs J and j-inch. fDiscount 3 per ccnt. g Ditto 2'Vper cent. Net cash. m Discount Li per cent. n Discount It per cent. P,, Eept a slight reduction in Scotch pig-iron and quicksilver, prices of metals remain as quoted last week.

NEWPORT. -————— JUNE 17.—Our market of to-day was well attended, and; prices were rather moderate. The prices were as follow :—Beet 6d. to 7 id. per lb.; Mutton, 6d. to 7d.; Veal, 6d. to 7d. Lamb' 7d. to 7-sd.new Potatoes, 2d. to 2d per lb. old potatoes, OeI. to Is. per qnar green Peas, lOd. per peck; Rhubarb, 21d. to 3d. per bunch Fresh Butter, Is. Id. to Is. 2d. ;"saltditto, Is. Cheese, 6d. to 8d. There is no market prices for Corn at Newport, the storehouses a little lower than our quotation last week.

ministers present, not less than forty-six in number, expressed their great joy, and received with unfeigned gratitude to God (the hearer and answerer of prayer), the cheering and encou- raging news from Madagascar; and they, while placing the greatest confidence in the directors, trust that they will. not lose sight of that tried and blessed mission through other pressing .demands, engagements, &e.but th.it they will, watch the events of providence, and make every possible preparation fcr the revival of the mission in that island. BsiTirESOA.—-The Calvinistic Methodists held their annual meeting at Jerusalem chapel, on the 10th, 11th, and 12th inst., when the following ministers preached. At half-past, six on Saturday evening, the llcv. William Morris, Flintshire, from the 11th chap. Hebrews, 7 v., and Wm. Roberts, Holyhead, from 1st chap. John, 23th v. At half-past nine, on Sunday, Win. Roberts, Holyhead, from the 4th chap. Jonah, 6th and 7th v., -and Wtu, Morris, Flintshire, from 3rd chap. 2nd Peter, 14th v. At two o'clock, Thomas Hughes, Machynlleth, 7th chap. Micah, 7th v. Win. Morris, Flintshire, 13th chap. Mark, 36th v. And at six o'clock, Robert Hughes, Gracrwen, from the 12 th. chap. John, 32nd v., and David Rowlands, Bala, 1st chap. 1st Peter, 8th v. On Monday morning at half-past nine, Robert Hughes, Gaerwen, 3rd. chap. Revelation, 20th v., and Thomas Hughes, Machynlleth, 22nd chap. Isaiah, 1 v. At two o'clock, Wm. Roberts, Holyhead, 2nd Psalm, 6th v., and Wm. Morris, Flintshire, from 19th chap. Proverbs, 20th V; And at half-past five in the evening, Wm. Roberts, Holyhead, 3rd chap. 2nd Timothy, 16th and 17th v., and'Wm. Roberts, Amlwch, from the 7th chap. Mathew, 14th v. The weather being favour-able the meeting was very numerously attended; and the various addresses were listened to with great attention and -decorum. 0 HOLYHEAD.—The Wesleyan District Meeting for North Wales, was held in this town during the last week, commencing on Monday and terminating on Friday evening. All the ministers stationed in North Wales were in attendance, also the Revs. T. Jackson, President of the Conference, F. A. West, from Manchester, and T. Jones, from South Wales. Sermons were delivered both morning and evening, every day m, y throughout the week. On Thursday the services were in the open air, when seven Welsh sermons were preached by differ- eat ministers, and an English sermon by Mr. West. The President of the Conference also preached in English on the jn'eeecling evening in the chapel. The weather proved very favourable; and all the services were numerously attended. listh the Welsh and English discourses are very highly spoken of as displaying talent, eloquence, and sound doctrine. The other denominations deserve the highest credit for the brotherly love they evinced in assisting to accommodate the ministers, the office bearers, and the many other strangers who were in attendance on the occasion. ANNIVERSARY OF THE WELSH INT) IMPENDENT CLTAPEL, PLOUGH, BAN CON.—-This anniversary was held on Sunday, the llth inst. At half-past ten a.m., two sermons were preached by Messr;3. Griffiths, Newport, and Rees, Liverpool; at half- past two in the afternoon, by Messrs Duncome and Rees, the former in English; and at six o'clock in the evening by Messrs. z, Griffiths anl Rees. The large and spacious chapel was crowded throughout the different services. PIVILII,o-i-v, --The sixth anniversary of the "Welsh Wesleyan Methodist chapel was held at the' above place, on Tuesday, the 13th instant, when the following gen- tlemen preached —At ten, a.m., Messrs. Williams, Nantyglo, iind Aubrey, Merthyr Tydfil; at two in the afternoon, Messrs. Lloyd, Crickhowell, and Aubrey, Merthyr; and at six in the evening, Messrs. Williams and Lloyd. Liberal collections were made at the close of the respective services for the liqui- dation of the debt on the chapel. 0.< the previous Monday evening, the Rev. Mr. Aubrey delivered a very elaborate lecture, to a large and attentive a'llieace, at the English Wesleyan chapel, Brecon, on the Binding of S,ttaia," with his usual eloquence and ability. LIBANUS, SEAU BRECON.—A quarterly meeting was held, at the Independent chapel, on Wednesday and Thursday the 14th. and 15th instant, when sermons were preached at six o'clock, p.m., on Wednesday, by Messrs. Williams, I-Itrig iclog, and Rees, Llauelly. Thursday, at ten, a.m., by Messrs. Davies, Llanelly, (Breeonshire,) Williams, HirwlUn, and Powell, ••Cardiff; an I at half-past two in the afternoon, by Messrs. Jones, R'lydvboiit, and RAs, Liverpool. Tag PAIITIFJUR.AU BAPTIST AS30:L\T!(),Thc above asso- ciation for the counties of Brecon, R idnor, and Montgomery, was held at Caersws, near Newtown, on the 7th and 8th inst., when the following gentlemen preached: — On Wednesday evening at six -o'clock, Messrs. Richards, Penyrheol, Brunt, Kwlchoarnan, anl Davies, Talywern; Thursday, at seven o'clock, a.m., Messrs. IIivard, Miesyrhelem, anI Bavies, Hrynmxwr at ten, a.m., Messrs. Williams, Pantycelyn, Price, Maesyberllan, and Evans, Brecon. At 2 p. m., Messrs. Evans, .iezreel; D ivies, Dolau and E.I wards, Brynmiwr and at six in the evening by Messrs. Morgan, Dolgellau; Jarman, New- bridge; and 'Williams, Cvvmdwr. The next association will be held in June, 1849, at Naiitytfin, Glyntawe, in the county of Brecon. ABKRDARE -0:1 the l-lth inst. a new Church in connexion with tli2 Baptist denomination was formed in Aberaman near Aberdare. Prayer was offered up by brother David Hopkin an address on the nature of a Ciirntiai Church was deli vereJ, and the Church formed by Brother Thomas Price, Aberdare, their late respected pastor. -Afterwards brother B. EnuH, Hirwaen, preached an excellent sermon from Acts ii. 47. BRISTOL.—The Welsh Calvinistic Methodists held their annual iq Bristol on the llth and lith inst. Set-mms were delivered on the occasion by the Itevs. E. Jones, Aberystwyth B. D.Thomas, Newport; J. Jnnes, Llanedi; and D. Davies, Tre- cr islle. The congregations were unusually large, the attention .good, and the effect-i (we hope) lasting. NEWPORT.—The Calvinistic Methodists held their annual met- ing at Newport, Monmouthshire, oil the 13th and 14th inst., when the Revs. M. Howells, Tredegar; J. Bowen, Pontypool; D. Jon- kins, Babell; J. Jones, Llanedi; W. Davies, Runiney; and D. Roberts, Bristol, addressed the congregation on the occasion. LLANPIHANGEI. ZOAU BAPTIST C tea-meeting was held at the above place of worship on Whit-Monday last. The attendance was numerous and highly rc-pect ible. As soon as the tea-drinking was over, two very admirable discourses were deliv- ered by the Revs. W. Owen, of Uak, and J. Jones, of Gladestry after which the party separated by singing Lord dismiss us with thy biasing," &c., all apparently highly gratified with the pro- ceeding's of the evening. OitDi.vATiox.—On Friday, the 2nd of Jane, the Rev. IVilliam Parry, late of Bala academy, was ordained to the pastoral office over the churches and congregations worshipping in ha Indepen- dent chapels, Lla.i-irmoii fat and Mynydd. 1 he services were conmenced by the Itov. W. Lloyd, of Wen. The Rev. D. Price, of Denbigh, delivered a very lucid introductory discourse; the Rev. 0. Owens, of asked the usual questions, to which appropriate answers we e received the Rev. I. Marries, of Mold, red the ordination prayer the Rev. \V. Jones, of Amlwch, delivered a judicious and affectionate charge to the young minis- ter and the Rev. M. Jones, of Bala, gave a faithful and appro- priate charge to the p:;ople.. Sermons were also preached during the day, and on the previous evening, by the ftovi. R. Parry, of Brynsieacyo 1 \V. Lloyd,of Wern \V. Roberts, of Pentrevoelas J. Ridgf, of Jerusalem; J. Harriet; D. Priee; and W. Joilei, The services at 2 and G o'clock were held in the open air, in a field adjoining the chapel, the congregation being too large to be accommodated in the chapel. This promising young minister commences hb ministerial career with very encouraging prospects of usefulness. PENTREVOELAS.—"BETHEL CHAPHL.—Tire Independents held their anniversary at the above place on the 4th, oth, and Gill inst., when E. Steplieii, uf Dwygyfylchi; W. Lloyd, of Wern; W. Roberts, of Penybont; W. Ambroie, uf Portmadoc and E. Evans, of Maentwrog, delivered very interesting and animated sermons to large congregations of attentive hearers. THE annual association of the Baptist churches in Pembroke- shire was held nt Blaeuffos, on the 13th and 14ili instant. At 10 -o'clock the first day, conference was held by the ministers and messengers. At 2, Mr. D-tvid Davres. of Tabor, 'priiye(I and Mr. Wm. Reynolds, of Muldlemdl, and Mr. W. 11. Davies, of Dowlais, preached from Luke xxiv. 5J, 51, and is. xliv. 3. -At Mr. W. Miles (Independent) prayed; and Mr T. Jones, Beu. lah, and Mr. H. Davies, Llangloffan, preached from lleb. i. 14, and 1 Pet-r i. 12. On Wednesday, at 7, Mr. B. James prayed and Nir. B. Thomas, Narberth, and Mr. David iiowen, Llanelly, preached from Luke xi. 13, and iiora. v. 17. At 10, Mr. T. Thomas, Bwlc'iygwynt, prayed and Mr. D. Jones, Velinfoel, Mr. S. Evans, Stilton's Marsh (in English), and Mr. D. Davies, Swansea, preached from Mat. vi. 19, 20, Rom. xiii.-ll, and Jer. viii. 22. At i, Mr. R. E\'ans, Verwick, prayed and Mr. D. Jones, Vilinfoel, and Mr. H. W. Jones, Carmarthen, preached 1 Peter i. 1 and Phil. iii. 8 and Mr. D. Davies, Cardigan (-In- dependent), closed in prayer. Twenty sermons were preached in ditfereut places in the neighbourhood on Tuesday evening. The .association was very numerous, considering the unpropitious state of tlis weather. GEJUZIM CH ANEL.—On the 14th and 15th inst., the new Bap- tist (fhapel, called Gerizim, in the parish of Sr. Dogmells, Peln-I brokeshire, tliree, in,Ies from Cardigan, was "opened for public worship. At 6, on Wednesday evening, Mr. Reynolds, of Middle- s-mill, and Mr. Davie.4, of LlanglotEin, preached. On Thursday, i-at 10, Mr-Davies, o £ S**aus*o> of Stilton's Mursh (in ¡. English), and Mr. Jones, of Velinfoel, preached. At 2, Mr. Davies, of Bwlchygwynt, and Mr. Davies, of Dowlais, preached and at 6, Mr. Thomas, of Penyfai, and Mr. Williams, of Llwyn- dafycld. The sermons at ten and two were delivered in the open air, as the chapel would not contain one-fourth of the large as- sembly present. The debt on the chapel the day previous to its opening was under £45 (the original cost being about £ 25o), and as a collection was made on that day, the balance cannot be large; and, doubtless, it will be so.on defrayed. The friends here (as well as the Baptist church at Cardigan) are under great obligations to William lieos, Esq., solicitor, Haverfordwest, for his urba- nity and liberality towards them in the execution of the deeds. SWANSEV BIBLK ASSOCIATION.—On Tuesday last the anniver- sary meetings in connexion with this auxiliary were,held in this, town. The deputation was Mr. Sanger. In the morning, the public meeting was held at the assembly rooms. J. LI. Diilwyn, Esq., mayor, in the chair. The speakers were Revs. Mr. Aektofn, W. Jones, T. H. Harries, T, Sanger, Esq., Dr. Howells, and Rev. T. Dodd. In the evening the adjourned meeting was held at the British and Foreign school room. Mr. Stroud in the chair. The speakers were Revs. Samuel Phillips, D. Evans, W. Howells, and Mr. Sanger. The collections, we understand, were better than usual. INDKPENDENT COLLEGE, BRECON.—On Wednesday and Thursday last, the annual meeting and examination of the above institution were held at livecoii. After the lengthened notice which we gave of this and our other collegiate establish- ments a few weeks ago, it may not be advisable to roe-Lir to the subject so soon but there are a few things which justly call for more than a passing allusion. The Rev. Philip Smith, B.A., of Cheshunt College, and the Rev. Caleb Morris, of Fet- ter-lane, attended on behalf of the Congregational Fund Board. There are many excellent features in Welsh character, and Welsh societies, and Welsh institutions, to which we are so much accustomed, as to have become insensible to their worth and beauty. And we do not recognise their full value until we are placed in a position to observe the want pf them in others whom we respect. However unsatisfactory the general circumstances of the college may be, the two gerttlcmen above named mentioned two facts which we venture to look upon as signs of a healthy state of, thin-s, and a promise of bl'ighter days to come. One was the large attendance of ministers in the committee meeting, which showed that a deep and general interest was felt in the progress of the institution. The num- ber of the collections showed also that this feeling was shared in by the churches, as the aggregate amount of subscriptions, though not large, is spread over a vast surface: every church sending its mite to swell the amount, A few of the students have made very praiseworthy efforts to promote the prosperity of the College by pecuniary contributions and sympathy. We allude with peculiar feeling to a fact mentioned by the Rev. Noah Stephens, Sirhowy; in his church they have a special prayer meeting, to implore the blessing of the Most High upon the institution. If the same course be faithfully and earnestly pursued by all the churches, we venture to predict for the Col- lege much and increasing usefulness.—-Mr. Smith conducted the examination in the classics and mathematics. Dr. Davies,. Froodvalc, in Hebrew and the Rev. Caleb Morris in theology and metaphysics. The Rev. Wm. Rees, of Liverpool, presided on the occasion. The progress of the students was satisfactory, and creditable fo themselves and their teachers. Ave, beg to remind our readers that the students are making special efforts this year to increase the pecuniary resources of the institute, and to command them to the kind sympathy of the churches. We cannot enlarge just now. An important subject "bearing upon the colleges will form the basis of a few remarks next week. Commun icated.