The Welshman

The attention now paid to the administration of cri- minal hw is a strong symptom of the growing tendency to govern in all things for and not against the people It augurs j11 for the criminal jurisprudence of a country, and still worse for its executive, when the efforts made to secure life and property, and to repress crime, bear the impress of cruelty and tyranny. That all laws intended as safeguards to life and property should be humane as well as stringent, and judicious as well as sternly just, is now generally admitted; and not one of the least pleasing features of the present time is the deep interest which the public takes in the treatment of those who, by the commission of crime, have subjected themselves to penal inflictions. So decidedly unpopular has capital punishment become in all parts of the realm, and with all grades of society, that'the office of Jack Ketch bids fair to be soon entirely abolished; and so many and such well- founded complaints have been made of the manner in which the punishment of transportation was carried into effect, of the evils which resulted to the virtuous population of the penal colonies, and of the little that was effected in reforming the characters and morals of the convicts, that at last government have come to the determination to discontinue transportation altogether. All intelligent and reflecting persons are, or ought to be aware, that all criminal laws aim, or are supposed to aim, at the accomplishment oi three important purposes, namely, the due punishment of crime, the security of property, and the reformation of offenders. That the prompt and rigorous* puiiishmer t of criminal offences has a salutary effect in restraining many from the perpetration of crime cannot be doubted, and though for nearly three centuries our criminal code has been less sanguinary and less severe than that of nearly all civilized nations, the staunchest advocates for the terrors of the law will hardly venture, at the present day, to complain of the over-leniency of that. portion of our statute book which apportions punishment to guilt. What Briton has not heard of NO/folk island, and of the pitliess rigour with which what was deemed retributive justice was there meted out to the hapless violators of criminal law Captain Maconochie, who for many years has ably filled the unenviable situation of governor of that penal settlement, has lately favoured the public with what may be very properly called a living portraiture of the treatment and condition of the convicts who are sentenced to expiate their crimes in that place of terrors. Well and ably, and humanely does the gallant and very intelligent officer reason on the manner in which punishment is there carried out; and soul-harrowing is the life-like picture which he draws of the effects which penal inflictions that, for years, and often for many years-in some cases for life—knew of no mitigation, produced on the minds and dispositions of the unfortunate children of crime. No goal of hope opened its portals to the penitent and sincerely repentant. Friends, kindred, country the ideas asso- ciated with these, no longer imparted a glow of glad expectation for the future, to those between whom and all that renders life desirable law had interposed an impassable gulf. The humane-hearted officer saw meet to request the permission of the Governor of New South Wales to try what effect would be produced upon the minds and con- duct of the convicts by proposing certain rewards to those who should, by fulfilling the conditions, entitle themselves to them. This request the governor acceded to; and the result was most gratifying to Captain Maconochie. A reward a reward for good conduct f then" though: many a seemingly hopelessly-hardened felon, there still lireg one ofha takes art interest' in me. Shall I not make an effort to win an approving smile from that man ? Shall I not do my utmost to please him ?" A gleam of that sunshine of the heart which, before he became an outcast from society, had often diffused gladness o'er his mind, once more irradiated his sun-burnt features. Hope once more inspired his breast. His pulse once more throbbed to the gushing affection which he still cherished for his father-land; and the manner in which he exerted him- self to earn the approval of the chief functionary of the establishment, gave a living attestation to the fact that the kind and degree of punishments which are not intended to reform the criminal cannot be held to be either politic or wise. But no where, either at home or in the colonies, can it be said that that great and difficult problem—the discovery of the best mode of treating legal offenders, with a view at once to the prevention of crime and the reformation of the criminal-has yet received A, com- plete and satisfactory solution. The present Bishop of Oxford is OLe of the few public men who ha\e shown that they have well studied and fully comprehend the recklessness, the ignorance, the want of prudence, and, we had almost said the wickedness, of the whole system of our penal colonies. So vitiated has the state of society become in Van Dicman's Land, and so rife is every description of crime among its widely scattered population, that many of the most respectable inhabitants have already quitted it, and but few emigrants now think of going thither; and all this has arisen from its having the misfortune to be a penal colony, in which the worst evils of our present system of transporting felons, have produced their worst results. But these evils are now to be amended. Earl Grey, on Friday last, in a long and very able speech, took a review of the policy which, under the designation of secondary punishment, we have, for many years pursued. The noble lord, with graphic power, pointed out the abuses, the cruelty, and the I impolicy of the whole system; and be dwelt empha- tically on the importance which every well constituted mind must attach to such a mode of treating con- victed malefactors, as shall not merely vindicate the majesty of the law, but also tend to operate a salutary change in the mind and disposition of him who trans- gresses it. As regards males transportation is for ever to cease for a time that of females will be continued. The reformatory prisons of Penshurst, Pentonville, and the Millbank Penitentiary are to be enlarged and re- modelled, and a similar institution, on a very extensive ■scale, where the prisoners are to be employed in quar- rying and hewing stone, is to be erected in the island of Portland. This is a measure which really reflects credit on Go- vernment, and most fervently do we wi;h that its results may be all that they and every friend of humanity would desire to see realised.

NATIONAL EDUCATION. I (From the Gloucester Journal.] I It !3 with extreme regret we ,state that a movement h-ts commenced against the Government proposition for the encouragement of National Education. At present the sound is only that of distant and muttering thunder, but we much mistake the a;:ents who are raising this sicnn, if they do not make the tempest heard in every p'.rt of the kingdom and if so,wa can only say to those who, like us, have long desiderated a more effi- c'ont and comprehensive systarn of educating the poor, farewell, a lont* farewell," to all such hope, at least so f.r as government aid can further the realisation of it. Mr. Baincs, of Leeds, is the ProsperO whose magic wand has invoked all the fi^ry spirits of Nonconforpiity to array themselves together in battle against what he terms a. state educational establishment and he does not hesitate boldly to avow the full scope, end, aim, and tendency of his principle. He says that the state, or, as it may more properly be termed, the go- vernment for the time being, have no right to meddle with the education of the people, and he goes so far in his repudiation of government assistance, that he calls upon dissenters as a body to refuse all government pecuniary aid whatever either towards the maintenance, management, or teaching in their schools, or even towards the funds for building the rooms. The voluntary principle" is with Mr. Baines- efficient for all things, and believing as he does that the Dissenters will, after a little agitation, cordially join him in this view, he then insists upon the c. injustice" of taxing Dissenters for the support of schools in which the Church Cat(chism or any other dogmatic formula is taught. He thus converts the question into one of conscience and we need hardly say then what little prospect there is of compromise or eventual settlement deman d We except by granting all that conscience" demand. We would care very little for all thi, if it were not that there are unfortunately mixed up with this dispute the inserests of a third party possessed sf little power to make its own voice heard amidst the din of theological warfare. To eager warriors of the church militant and to the no less chivalric knighthood of Nonconformity, a tournament now and then at which they they can run a tilt against each other, is a pastime which keeps alive reminiscences of bloodier fields and maintains their forces in training for future conflict; but there are hundreds of thousands, even millions, we fear, who lost all in ignorance and many in guilt, care for neither party but who may possibly have cause to exclaim with poor Mercutio, A plague on both your houses õ" for whilst the contest lasts we are afraid no adequate pro-, ision can be made for the education of the poor of the country. Dissent can, we are glad to acknowledge, point with honourable pride to the hundreds of thou- sands of pounds subscribed by the various denominations during the last two or three years for educational pur- pose's; bnt we can only answer that whilst this is a magnificent example of zeal and liberality, it is never- theless miserably insufficient for the necessities of the ca:e. Moreover, it was excited into action by a tem- porary cause, and it may, therefore, prove to be forward, not permanent; sweet, not lasting." Schools may be built, and masters appointed; but will the ardour which prompted the first movement continue to keep these schools in efficient action, and secure to masters and mistresses an adequate remuneration for their honourable toil ? We have our misgivings on this head aad if these misgivings should be well founded, alas for the educational prospects of the present and next generations of the poor. Again, for the sake of the Voluntaries themselves, we would wish this question removed out of the debateable category. Their religious efforts, noble as they are, are likewise costly-can Dissenters spare from the really religious demands upon their means, or have they a surplus beyond those demands sufficient to meet such a large and continuous drain as the cost of popular education will impose upon them ? Educate the children of their own denomination they can and will; but a majority of the really poor belong to no denomination. They own allegiance to npither Church nor Dissent. Numbers of them are of "the stuff that thieves are made of," and if they do not gather some elements of useful and moral instruction from public schools of some sort, they will still in spite of all the efforts that Dissent may make, receive such education as may eventually fall to their lot from the hand of the state, for the gaol chaplain and the gaol schoolmaster, both paid by the state, will be the teach- ers. Ignorance is the parent's crime, and crime and its punishments are more expensive to the country at large than any system of education would be. All parties are interested in the repression of crime, all parties bear the share in the burden which it imposes 'upon the nation-Churchmen and Dissenters, and those who care for no faith whatever benefit equally in any course which may be adopted to put down crime, and ought equally to bear their share of the cost But if the education of the poor is to be wholly defrayed on the voluntary principle, the generous and the benevolent will have to sustain a task far too mighty for their power, whilst the mean, the selfish, and the indifferent, will take good care to avoid oppressing themselves with any part of the pecuniary inconveniences of a system which their morc zeatous and better disposed neighbours mistakingly resolve to undertake themselves. They would be very glad indeed to see the voluntary principle extend to various other burdens. Why should the holy work of charity be compulsory ? Let the maintenance of the pauperised poor, as well as education, be con- ducted on the voluntary principle, they will be very willing to say and the principle may extend itself ad infinitum, so long as they can escape so easily from their social obligations. Our opinion, however, is, that the work of educating those who are too poor to educate themselves, is a national duty, and should be borne by the nation collectively, and should not be left to the chance of individual or denominational benevolence. The government scheme, however, does not propose to do this-it only offers a certain amount of pecuniary aid to a certain amount of voluntary exertion but it requires as a condition of that aid submission to govern- ment inspection. In this Mr. Baines has discovered the germ of" church and state" despotism We have looked carefully over the minutes of the Privy Council, and can see nothing in them that, as we humbly con- ceive, justifies this sensitiveness and suspicion. Our judgment, no doubt, is fallible, but we should have v in- dicated it with more earnestness than we have now employed, if it were not for a circumstance which has surprised and startled us into a doubt in the soundness of that judgment. We find that the Rev. Dr. Vaughan, the intellectual head of Independent Dissent, and here- tofore the able and eloquent champion of governmentally aided education, has joined the opponents of the;govern- ment plan. We were certainly not prepared for this defection, and it is enough to make us pause in our unhesitating approval of a measure which we were so willing to be grateful for. We shall no doubt very soon hear sufficient on both sides the question to enable us to come to a final conclusion but it will be exceedingly painful to us to be constrained to fight under the same banner with any party who shall uphold the principle that the poor had better be kept in ignorance than have their intellectual and moral faculties awakened by the inteiference of the state. [From the Times.] The Ministerial plans, if plans they can be called, for the advancement of education are remarkable for their fairness and simplicity. So little is there of a construc- tive and innovating character about them, that when Lord Liyjsdowne made his announcement, and the Mi- ?li, I Is Wth, i. of Council appcan-d, there was a general feeling amounting to disappointment at the smallness of the result. Indeed, we verily believe that but for the understanding that every sixpence the nation can spare is to be spent in feeding the Irish, there would have been a decided cry, in which we confess we should not ourselves have joined, fur more education, and for something worthy of being called a new system. The whole of the plan seemed to be to encourage and improve the existing education of the country. The word existing," our readers are probably aware, has become a technicality with schoolmongers. It is the key-note of the Government policy. There are grants in aid of existing schools, existing monitors with proper qualifications are to be made stipendiary, or apprenticed to existing masters as pupil teachers. Existing school- masters and schoolmistresses are to be pensioned when past their work. Existing scholars are to compete for exhibitions. As for school field gardens, workshops, school kitchens and wash-houses, normal schools and pauper school", there are all these things already; and it is only pre posed to improve what we have, and in- stitute more. There is one feature, or rather one omission, in the Minutes which a few years backs would have put the whole Church in an uproar, and sent the House of Lords to the foot of the Throne. The encouragement, the premiums, the exhibitions, the retiring allowances, the examinations, the normal schools,and everything else, are to be open to all without respect of religious differences.. The only expression which betrays that there is such a thing as religious difference, or a religion at all, in the island, is the very inoffensive one, In Church of England schools." In these schools, and in no other, the supeiinteridence of the clergy, the Ca- techism, and the Liturgy shall be requirrd. The plan leaves all parties j'lst as they were. Dissenting schools remain Dissenting, Church of England schools remain Church of Engbnd, and purely secular schools remain puiely secular. Such latitudinari.uiism might, nc sh,)ldd think, move the anger of zealots, but shoèlld disarm life suspicious of the liberal. All was open as day, and even if the eharaeitr of Lord Lnnsdowne and the Committee were not seciii ity enough, the plan left no opening whatever for what are called sectarian pre- dictions. The reception of the measure, —for we are still obliged to employ a woid of that sort, though much too formal for the reality,—is exactly what might bf expected. li has been met by a great content, approaching even to indifference. There has been no great manifestation either for or against it. Neither Churchmen nor Dis- senters have rejoiced or complained. Such at least has been the case with a single exception. Leeds is liter ally the only place where there has been a shadow or pre- tence of agitation. There Dr. Ilook and his devoted little clerical corps have pronounced with almost re- dundant emphasis in favour of these Minutes and are to have a field-day with a view to a more extended adhesion. On the other hand—the laws of re-action or antagonism may possibly have something to do with it -,the Dissenters have taken up arms against the Mi- nutes. They denounce the intended measure for the vei y same reason that Bishops, High Churchmen, and Protectionist peers combined against a similar policy dbout half a dozen years since, viz., the impossibility of t,<. j aratu.3 ttli^iuus lioni secular knowledge, and the probability that a comprehensive state system would I either be proselyting or infidel. t The leader of this movement is the well-known Mr. Baines. This gentleman has long been distinguished for a line of attack on the Church of a singularly useless and vexatious description. He makes no end of speeches, and publishes no end of statistics, which nobody sifts and nobody believes, to show that the Church of England does nothing whatever; that it gives and does less for charity. less for the spread of religion, less for education, than any other sect that its schools are few and small"; that its teachers are ignorant, and its instructions worthless. To the best of our belief such is the drift of Mr. Baines's endless lucubrations; and if we have at all overstated the objects of his argument, we must pIp ad guilty to not having waded through his figures with the industry which perhaps they deserve. We are not very far wrong. Now, such having been the work of Mr. Baines's whole life—having laboured incessantly to prove the actual existing" inadequacy, paucity, meanness, hol- lowness, and—excuse the word—humbug of Church of England education-it might perhaps be expected that Mr. Baines would leap for joy when he heard that a test was to be applied that would answer the purpose of all his ifgures. Strange to say, however, the moment that Government comes forward to distribute its aids, without respect of doctrines, and exactly in proportion to what the ap- plicants have done for themselves, Mr. Baines and a small knot of friends fire up as if they had been undermined and exploded. But, we beg to remind these fuhnina belli of a certain narrative which has been forcibly recalled to us by this sudden movement against national aid to education, in the face of so many professions contrary at least in their tendency. They are now quite content that the people should be ignorant, so as they are left alone in their religious opinions, or absence of opinion. We read somewhere of a certain woman who professed the most motherly affection for a child so long as another claimed to be its mother, but who acquiesced in the sentence for its destruction with the greatest calmness, inasmuch as thereby both claimants would be equally childless. Hers was jealousy, nut love. It could be no true mother that could feel thus. Nor is Mr. Baines really a frieud of education, when he would stifle an attempt at national encouragement, simply to deprive the Church of England of her proportionate share.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—MONDAY, MARCH 8. I Their Lordships met at Five o'clock. Lord Brougham presented a petition from Glasgow, complaining of the influx of Irish paupers. Ilis Lord- ship took the occasion of stating to the House how little the Irish landlords had done for the relief of the existing distress. Some of the wealthy barristers of Dublin, whose tenantry were employed on public works, did not even answer the application which was made to them to subscribe for the relief of the existing distress; and a wealthy dignitary of the Church, who received £-4,50 a year from land in the county of Cork, contributed the munificent sum of El. The Earl of Mountcashel and the Marquis of London- derry complained of these attacks upon the Irish land- lords, who were burdened with marriage settlements and various other obligations. Lord Brougham presented a petition from Hull, pray- ing for an alteration in the criminal law: In answer to Lord Stanley, it was stated by Earl Grey that the punishment of transportation would not be abolished it would continue to be the same precisely as it was at present, with but one difference, namely, the place where one part of the sentence should be endured. The penal labour would be inflicted in this country under the immediate observation of the Government, where they would control and check the abuses which took place, but the convict would be discharged in Australia, under the same control as he was placed by the present system. This, he imagined, could be effected without an Act of Parliament. Lord Brougham denied that it could. Lord Campbell considered that all that the Govern- ment proposed to do might be effected without an Act of Parliament. A desultory conversation ensued, which was put an end to by The Lord Chancellor moving that a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the execution of the criminal law with respect to transportation, and especially with respect to juvenile offenders; which was agreed to. The Labouring Poor (Ireland) Bill was (after certain amendments had been agreed to) read a third time and passed, and their Lordships adjourned. I TUESDAY, MARCH 9. I On the motion of Lord Brougham, the Committee on juvenile offenders was nominated. Lord Brougham moved for a return of the names of all the plaintiffs and defendants in all prncesses fur rent due on thelst of November, 18-13, which were brought on for trial on the 11th of January last, at Ballina, in the barony of Tyrawley, county Mayo. Lord Clare said that such a thing as processing in January for the November rent was a thing unprece- dented in Ireland. Their Lordships then adjourned.

I HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MONDAY, MARCH 8. I A new writ was ordered for Canterbury, in the room of the late Mr. Bradshaw. 'On the motion that the House resolve into Committee 011 the Landed Property (Ireland) Bill, Ir. Roebuck !ll[)\ed as an amendment, a resolution, declaratory than any plans of relief for the distress of the t Irish poor, by means of loans to the owners of property in Ireland, would be unjust and impolitic, unless ac- companied by a system of taxation which would subject such propoi-t y10 the burthens already imposed upon all property throughout Great Britain. Considerable discussion ensued, in which various Members took part, generally condemnatory of the introduction of such debate on the present occasion. Sir R. Peel particularly urged that this was not the fit time to discuss the propriety of an income tax for Ireland. Lord John Russell opposed the motion. The House eventually divided, when there appeared —For the motion, III for the amendment, 26 majority against it, 95. The House then went into committee on the Bill. The various clauses were agreed to, and the House resumed. The bill was ordered to be reported on Wednesday. I TUESDAY, March 9. I Mr. Eivart brought forward his motion for the total rspeal of the punishment of death. After taking a re- view of the various mitigations of our criminal code which had been made of late years, and after que ting a great mass of statistical returns to prove that crime had decreased as the severity of the punishment had diminished, he inferred therefrom that the infliction of death was no longer necessary as a safeguard against crime. He called on the House to sacrifice old pre- judices on the altar of civilization and of Christianity, and to give him leave to bring in a bill for the total abolition of capital punishment. Dr. Bowring seconded the motion. Sir G. Grey observed, that he could not assent to the sweeping measure recommended by Mr Ewart, and con- cluded an able speech by giving a direct negative to the motion. Sir R. Inglis contended, upon theological grounds, that it was not left to human legislators to consider whether, as a matter of expediency, they should or should not inflict death in cases of murder. The Divine Legislator had declared that whosoever sheddeth man's blood ,by man shall his blood be shed." We might df'cm it expedient to abolish death in cases of forgery, sheepstealing, and other crimes, but we were not at liberty to abolish death as a punishment for murder. Mr. Brotherton controverted the doctrines of Sir R. Inglis, and declared his intention to support the bill. The House then divided, when there appeared, for the motion, 41 against it, 81 majority against it, 40. Mr. M. Gibson moved for leave to bring in a bill for the collection of agricultural statistics in England and Wales, which was read a first time. The other orders of the day were then ùisposed of, anJ the House adjouriled. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10. The Speaker took the chair at 12 o'clock. Sir II. W. Barron moved the second reading of the Arrest for Debt (Ireland) Bill. Mr. Monahan, Solicitor General for Ireland, felt bound to oppose the second reading of the bill. Mr. Labouchere said, the subject was one of very considerable consequences, and it was under the serious attention of government. The motion for the second reading of the bill was then withdrawn. The Drainage of Land (Ireland) Bill, passed through Committee. Mr. Greene brought up the report on the Landed Pro- perty (Ireland) Bill. Several new clati.,ei proposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer were thf n brought up and added to the bill, and the further consideration of the Report was postponed until Friday. The Loan L5iU A-a, rc-al a third time, and passed. Several unopposed returns were ordered, and the houseVljourued at si o'cluck. Tim NATIONAL FAST.—At the Privy Council held on Tuesday at Osborne Ilousc, Wednesday, the 24th inst. was appointed as the day for the observance of a genera! fast and humiliation. The Right Hon. Baron Mostyn has availed himself of the advantages offered by the drainage Act of last ses- sion, and has applied for the sum of E19,000 to be de- voted to the drainage of his extensive estates, in the counties of Flint, Denbigh, Carnarvon, Merioneth, and Montgomery. ST. LEONARD'S, MARCH 8.—Mr. O'Connell arrived at Hastings on Saturday evening, and immediately sent for Dr. Duke. The doctor does not think him in the dan- gerous state which the papers represent, but reduced by influenza, and very llervous and depressed. AN AMERICAN TAILOR'S RRVENGE.—The Revue Canadienne states that a tailor having in vain tried to obtain payment for a suit of clothes, learned that the unlucky debtor was going to a stylish party on a certain night, when some of his friends lay in wait, and drawing their victim into a gateway, stripped him to his shirt, and then calling a cab, put him into it, desiring the driver tit take him to hit destination. Several articles which arrived yesterday have been un- avoidably curtailed from a pressure of time and space, whilst others have been altogether omitted. Had they been transmitted earlier in the week, we should have had great pleasure in inserting them in extenso. The publication of the Welshman commences on Fri- day morning in tivie for the Glamorganshire mail, "-hieti leaves Carmarthen at eight o'clock.

On Fiiday, the 5th instant, Mr. John O'Connell modestly submitted to Lord John Russell that he and his colleagues should forthwith charge themselves with the trifling task of cultivating and sowing the whole of the Irish soil! Aye, and more than that, the hon. gentleman thought that Ministers ought also to find seed There! A sober reflecting Saxon will, we opine, be apt to think that such propositions as these not only eclipse and throw into utter shade the stupendous project of Lord George Bentinck, but that they fairly "bang Banagher." The Reverend, the talented, and the witty Siduey Smith said, that there was scarcely a task or enterprise within the range of human power to which the moral courage of Lord John Russell was not ¡ equal;—that if .duty called him, he would take the I command of the channel fleet, assume the functions of the Archbishop of Canterbury, or undertake the office of premier. That he has had the courage to charge himself with the onerous duties of the last-named post, is what the French would call a fait accompli; but that the noble lord would be bold enough to commence farmer on such a gigantic, such a Vrobdignagian scale as to tiil alld SOIV eight millions of acres of land, is we think, rather i,.iot e than the ingenious author of Peter Plymly's letters would have ventured to predicate of him. But, if Government were to charge themselves with the task of ploughing, digging, sowing, harrowing, and rolling 8,000,000 acres of land, and of finding seed for the same, as a matter of course the summer and autumn operations of hoeing, weeding, reaping, carrying, staclP ing, threshing, grinding, and disposing of the crops would devolve upon them nay, to them the needy landlord, the eager mortgagee, and the clerical owner of the church's dower, would naturally look for rent, interest, and tithes. Really we doubt whether Lord John s moral courage be equal to this. The noble Premier is a traveller, and both in his own country and in foreign lands has doubtless seen many large farms but we think we are warranted to query the fact of his ever having seen one large enough to admit of 8,000,000 acres being actually tilled and sown, and on which at least 1,600,000 grown men were employed. But if the good sense and modesty of the honourable member for Kilkenny were eminently displayed in recommending to Lord John Russell to take the whole of Ireland into his hands as one vast farm, no less conspicuous were the profound wisdom and good taste and feeling which he evinced when, a few evenings pre- viously, he informed the House that he understood that many persons in this country looked upon the potato famine which now afflicted Ireland as a providential interference of Heaven by which, from the mortality thereby caused, the supply of food in that island, and the demand for it, would be equalised No wonder that most of those who were present heard the an- nouncement with a shudder. None of the honourable gentleman's friends saw meet to assert their belief that a single Briton, of sane mind, was capable of viewing with complacency an infliction, which, whatever may be its ultimate results, is, at the present moment, car- rying pain, and anguish, and sorrow, and death, into the habitations of thousands. The ready alacrity with which, in every part of England, all ranks, and grades, all sects, and parties, have contributed pecuniary aid to their suffering fellow subjects in Ireland could not be unknown to Mr. John O'Connell, and ought to have disarmed his bitter anti-Saxon feelings. We doubt whether history records an instance of such national munificence as that which England has exhibited on this trying occasion and we have greater pride in adverting to this munificence from the fact that, although in a less degree, she has herself also suffered from a partially failing harvest, and has had many calls made upon her bounty by the augmented members of her own poor. Whatever sins against Ireland, Britain may be chargeable with, sure we are, inimicis judicibus, in the hour of the former's calamity, cold indifference and a want of aggressive benevolence are not of the number a want of a g and we would impress on Irishmen the importance of pondering and estimating the advantages which, were the union to be repealed to-morrow, and a native Par- liament were forthwith to assemble in College Green, they would be likely to derive from the senatorial wisdom of such statesmen as Mr. John O'Connell.

C A R M A it T H E N S H I R E. We learn that John Johnes, Esq., of Dolecothy, in this county has been appointed Judge of District 31, under the Small Debts Act, comprising Carmarthen, Llandilo, Llandovery, Llanelly, Newcastle-Emlyn, Aber- ayron, Cardigan, Lampeter, Haverfordwest, Narberth, and Pembroke. Walter Lloyd, Esq., Carmarthen, is to be the learned gentleman's circuit clerk. The appoint- ments cannot but afford general satisfaction. The United Service (iazette in enumerating the Re- wards for distinguished services, mentions that Major General Sir James Cockburn, G.C.II. has been placed on the list of general officers who are in the receipt of the increased rate of pay of 25s. per diem. CARMARTHEN POLICE.—On Saturday last, IIenry Bayley, George King, and John Salter, refractory paupers, were committed to the House of Correction for one month each, for refusing to work at the Union House in return for their bed and breakfast. On Mon- day, Richard Eviiiis, a deaf and dumb shoemaker, was charged with having assaulted William Owen, another Knight of Saint Crispin, and fined fl and costs. In default of payment he was committed to the House of Correction for 10 days. On Tuesday, John Anthony, a vagrant, was committed to gaol for 14 days, for reto work. INSOLVENT DEBTORS COURT.—A Court for the telief of Insolvent Debtors, was held on Friday last, in the Town-hall, before Mr. Commissioner Harries. The following cases were heard and adjudicated upon. James Brabyn, late Shopkeeper and master mariner, whose case had been adjourned for 3 months, was now declared entitled to the benefit of the Act, and ordered to be dis- charged forthwith. Attorney for insolvent, Mr. W. Rogers. Thomas Daniel, late of Llanelly, mason and public works contractor, another adjourned case, was declared to be entitled to the benefit of the Act, after having been 9 calendar months in custody from the date of his vesting order. Attorney for insolvent, Mr. W. Simons. The Rev. John Robert Williams, late of Llanedi, was unopposed, declared entitled to the benefit of the Act, and discharged. Attorney, Mr. W. Rogers. Nathaniel Rees, junior, late of Llandilo, carrier and j porter merchant, was likewise unopposed, and discharged forthwith. Attorney, Mr. Richard Gardnor. David Rees, senior, late of Goitrewain, in the parish of Llan- ddoysaint, farmer, was opposed by Mr. J. L. Popkin, on behalf of his detaining creditor, and the case was adjourned to the next circuit in order that the insolvent might produce some deeds which it was necessary should be forthcoming, aud also that he might bring forward additional evidence. Attorney for insolvent, Mr. W. Rogers. This terminated the business. The Com- missioner did not visit Haverfordwest or Cardigan, as there were no insolvents to come up for a hearing at either of these towns. COOKE'S C, ucvs.-The performances of Mr. Cooke's equestrian troop on Tuesday evening last, were under the patronage of "Valentine Da\ics, Esq., and if a crowded and fashionable audience on the occasion of a bespeak" be a test of the high estimation in which a patron is held, then indeed Mr. Davies must be in no unenviable position, for the circus was literally crammed. CARMARTHEN LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTI- TUTION.—A very interesting lecture was delivered on Tuesday evening last, by Dr. Davidson, Professor of Languages at the Presbyterian College, in this town. The learned lecturer chose for his subject The origin and early history of the English language, and it need scarcely be said that so appropriate a topic received ample justice at his hands. After a few remarks upon the importance of the study of languages and the pro- gress of philological enquiry, he proceeded to dilate upon the two principal divisions of language at present in existence, the Semitic and Indo-European. He then traced the English or Anglo-S axon language from its source, noticing its various alterations from the time of Edward the Confossor to the present period, and finally impressed upon, his audience the necessity of a study of the Anglo-Saxon language in order to a proper understanding of the construction of the English lan- guage. A vote of thanks was unanimously awarded to Dr. Davisoh for his pleasing lecture. ACCIDENT.-On Friday last, as John Llewellyn, a native of Cardigan, and second mate of the Eliza, of Neath, was sitting on the bulwark of his vessel, which was lying alongside Carmarthen Quay, the boom sud- denly shifted and struck him a severe blow, knocking the unfortunate man over the vessel's side. He fell head foremost into the river, in which there was only six inches depth of water, aud he consequently sustained several severe cuts upon the scalp. His wounds were dressed by Mr. J. W. W liite, chemist, and it was ascer- tained that the skull was slightly fractured, though not to an alarming extent. lie is now in a fair way of recovei y. FATAL Accil)FNT.-An inquest was held at the Ship-a-Ground, in Quay Street, before Geo. Thomas, Esq., Coroner, upon view of the body of Captain John Cadwallarter. The fatal accident which befei the unfor- tunate Captain was noticed in our- paper last week, but the delails furnished before the Coroner were deeply interesting. The deceased's vessel, The Mary" was on her return her voyage to Bristol and had sud- denly taken ground in Carmarthen Bay, it being low water. Deceased was in the cabin lying down on the locker, anll was quite sober. As soon as the vessel touched the ground, C.ptain Cadwallader came out of the c-lbi.-i to see what was the matter, but finding that nothing material had occurred he returned. The vessel grounded again, and the Captain in coming up the companion" ladder, was struck by the tiller, which suddenly swung from the port side to the starboard, and his head was completely jammed between the tiller and the companion." Part of his ear was cut oft by the blow and a great effusion of blood ensued. The unfortunate man only drew breath twice after the accident and then expired. A verdict of Accidental death" was returned. Captain Cadwallader had been for more than 30 years a faithful servant in the employ of the old Shipping Company, and has left a large family to deplore his untimely end. AN INQUEST was held before Geo. Thomas, Esq., Coroner, upon view of the body of David Joi)es, a hatter at Newcastle Emlyn, whose fatal accident was reported in this paper last wfek. The facts stated in our para- graph were detailed by the witnesses,aud a i-erdict of Found drowLeC," was returtiud.

LLANDOVERY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. I Although our du-ies as reporters of nassing events are generally arduous, there are none more pleasing and satisfactory than recording the progressive improve- ments and increase of those local institutions, whose be- neficial effects, though more immediately intended for their respective localities, become interesting to the sur- rounding community, ;rri thus from exciting a spirit of emulation and enterprise, enhance the general welfare. The institution at the head of our article is one of those which has already claimed our attention, and we feel much pleasure in again introducing its interesting proceedings to our numerous readers. It had been announced by the committee that the society's annual ploughing match should take place on the 18th of February, but in consequence of the incle- mency of the weather, from continued frost, snow, and rain, it was postponed to Thursday the 1th instant, which fortunately proved a very fine day, and 29 ploughs were put in motion by their respective owners, each pioughman striving with emulating excitement win the first prize. The contest took place in a large field near Ystradwalter farm, kindly lent by the occupier, Mr. David Jeffreys, for the purpose, as also was another field for the gentlemen amateurs, whose muster was but small, three only contending for the silver cup, gene- rously presented by Wm. Jones, Esq., of Falcondale. The frost and snow had rendered the ground any thing but suitable for the production of fine-looking work, and consequently the ploughing, which was carefully and scientifically performed, did not present that uniformity and husbandman-like appearance, which in more favour- able soil would have claimed the attention of the exper- ienced and competent inspector and judge, Mr. J. Evans, of Alltycadno, whose decision gave general satisfaction. The amateur contest for the cup caused much amuse- ment, the candidates, Rev. J. Morgan, Talyrhyn, Mr. J. Havard, and Mr. J. Jones, of Llwyndewy, went through their tasks with becoming energy and good humour, and although Mr. Jones bore off the prize, he had to earn it by the sweat of his brow, his competitors being close at his heels, and ably contesting for the honour. On Mr. Evans's return to Llandovery, he was called upon to decide upon the merits of the fat beasts exhi- bited in the White Lion field, Stone-street, a five guinea silver cup having been presented by one of our county members, D. A. Saunders Davies, Esq., as a prize for the best fat beast, whether ox, cow, or heifer. Mr. Price, of Glandules, and Mr. Davies, Neuaddfach, the stewards of the day, assisted by the honorary secretary, were inde- fatigable in their exertions to accommodate the vast crowd of spectators, whose general good conduct pre- cluded the active interference of the police officers. The ordinary was at the King's Head Inn, where up- wards of 60 sat down about 4 o'clock, to do the honours of the table, which in justice to Misses J. and II. Joues, we must state, almost groaned under a profusion of the best viands the season could produce the wines were also excellent as was well tested by the frequent reple- nishing of the emptied decanters. John Johnes, Esq., the president of the society, took the chair, being ably supported on his right and left by John Jones, Esq., banker, C. Morgan, Esq., Iiavodneddin, W. Du Buisson, Esq., Glynhir, Walter Lloyd, Esq., Carmarthen, C. Bishop, Esq., Rev. G. Enoch, Cookman, Esq., F. Green, Esq., &c. &e. The vice chair was occupied by M. Morgan, Esq., Llwyn, who was ably supported also, by John Morgan, Esq., Rev. D. 'Price, D. Jones, Esq., Mr. Wright, of Brecon, &c., &c. Numerous and appropriate toasts were given by the president and other gentlemen, interspersed with many excellent speeches, of which our limited space will not admit a lengthened report. The health of the chairman having been given and enthusiastically responded to, that gentleman stated that though he felt proud of the compliment paid him as chairman, he felt more so for the honour of being their president, and as he had the interest of the society so much at heart, nothing could give him greater satisfac- tion than its progressive increase of beneficial utility and he earnestly invited all landed proprietors within the district, whether resident at home or abroad, to con- tribute their aid and their influence in supporting the society, and not only did he call upon landlords to do their duty, but he must remind the tenants that they had duties also to perform, which if properly attended to, as far as they were able by precept and example, aided by the contributing support of tradesmen in the towns, their exertions and industry would redound to their credit, add to their comfort, and improve their finances; he also made a quotation from one of the most ancient Roman authors, who upon being asked what was the first process in husbandry? replied, ploughing, and what was the second ? ploughing,—and what the third ? relieving the soil of its superabundant moisture, or in plain terms, draining. The process of judicious draining could not be followed up with too much zeal drain well your wet grounds, and they be- come fit for ploughing and as an extra stimulant to the practice of draining, he felt much pleasure in offering, in addition to the society's annual premiums, a silver cup as a prize to be competed for this year. The worthy chair- man sat down amid enthusiastic cheers: Mr. Charles Bishop, at the conclusion of a speech replete with useful information, announced his intention also of giving a cup or premium for competition in drain- ing, particulars of which would be published with the list of forthcoming premiums. The chairman then called the attention of the com- pany to the judge's report, which as he stated contained only the numbers the judge had selected as most de- serving of the society's premiums in their progressive gradation, but that the names of the several competitors were in the possession of the hon. secretary, who would announce the successful candidates. No. o. rirst premium, a complete suit of clothes, Thomas Evans, Cwnicowddu, tenant and nominee of Charles Bishop, Esq. No. 21. Second, coat, waistcoat, and hat, W. Price, jun., Glanscvin-isaf, tenant and nominee of J. W. Lloyd, Esq., Danyrallt. No. 28. Third, waistcoat, small-clothes, and gaiters, D Price, servant to Mr. Prosper, Pentremeurig. No. 9. Fourth, a smock frock, Elias Rees, servant to Mr. S. Williams, Cefncronig, tenant and nominee of J. W. Lloyd, Esq., Danyrallt. The following were declared entitled to merit. No. 1. W. Rees, servant to Mr. Davies, Neuaddfach. No. 16. Daniel Davies, servant to J. Jones, Esq., Blaenos. No. 11. Joshua Williams, servant to Mr. R. Thomas, Penybank. Then came the announcement of the amateur cup,- for the best gentleman ploughman. No. 32. Mr. James Jones, Llwyndewy. In presenting the cup to Mr. Jones, the chairman congratulated him on his successful exertions, considering it highly credit- able in thus showing that the science of ploughing was both honourable and useful, sincerely hoping that other gentlemen would follow so worthy an example were he a young man he should feel a duty and a pleasure in doing so. Next followed the report ot the winner of the silver I cup for the best fat beast. No. 39. Mr. James Jones, Llwyndewy, again answered to the call, and elicited from the chair and company, long and loud plaudits. In presenting this cup also, Mr. Johnes complimented Mr. Jones upon the beneficial and praiseworthy efforts he had so nobly exerted in forwarding the various branches of farming, as was evinced that day, not only in tillage, but in breeding and rearing good stock, and he, (the chairman) hoped that the cups which he had the honour of presenting to Mr. Jones that evening, would act as a stimulant to further exertions, and that he would hand them down to his posterity as honourable trophies. On the health of Messrs. Hodges and Wright, the en- terpri. sing manufacturers of agricultural implements at Brecon, being announced, it was stated that no persons in W ales deserved greater encouragement than Messrs. H. and W., whose exertions in facilitating the various operations of husbandry, by introducing implements of all descriptions needful for the farmer, and whose readi- ness at all times to promote the farmer's interests by moderate charges, and free conveyance of the imple- ments ordered, being well known, they were fully entitled to general support. This toast was received with cheers, and responded to with musical honours. Mr. Wright, who was present, in returning thanks, expressed great satisfaction at the honour paid him and his partner in attending those meetings, which to him were always a source of pleasure, his chief object was to render himself useful, and from the extensive patronage bc- stowed on himself and Mr. Hodges, he felt proud that their exertions in behalf of agriculture had met with ge- neral approbation. He begged to offer a turnip drill, or any other implement of the value of two guineas, as a prize for competition, leaving the arrangements to the society. The health of the Hon. Secretary was given by the chairman, who in announcing the toast, passed a high eulogium on the indefatigable and valuable serv ices he had rendered to the society. It was to his exertions the society was indebted for its establishment, and to his straightforward and impartial perseverance, that it had attained its present flourishing condition, and he called upon all to second the honorary secretary's laudable en- deavours, by uniting in support of the society. The hon. secretary in returning thanks for the hand- some manner in which his name had been noticed by the worthy chairman, and so cordially received by the com- pany, said that he felt much satisfaction in finding that his exertions had in any degree been beneficial to the society, and proud that they were approved of. lie hoped to be able again to devote his humble talents in so de- serving a cause, earnestly soliciting the kind aid and co-opeiation of all classes, more particularly the young, in behalf of the society, that when from age or ill health his efforts might be impeded, the society's operations would be carried on by a more efficient hand. The chair man then vacated the chair, and the party separated. I On Monday the South Wales Amendment, Vale of Neath, Swansea Valley, and Swansea and Amman Junc- tion Railway Bills were read a second time and ordered to be referred to the Committee of Selection. We are glad to learn from an advertisement in an adjoining column, that the Gors Goch Colliery on My- nydd Mawr, has been re-opened, This is welcome in- telligence, as coal has latterly been exceedingly scarce and consequently very dear. REMEDY roit THK POTATO DISEASE —It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in another column that a complete remedy has been at length discovered for this most fatal disease. At all times, anything which ma- terially affects the food of a large portion of the poorer elasscs, and indeed of all classes of society, must be re- garded as of no slight importance, but at this awful period of national suffering and destitution, arising mostly from the failure of the potato crop, it becomes of paramount importance. A remedy for the potato disease, applied two years ago, would probably have been the means, under Providence, of saving the lives of hundreds, if not of thousands, of our humbler fellow citizens. How important is it, then, that no time should be lost in ap- plying this most important discovery to the seed which is about to be committed to the earth for another season, in order to secure a perfectly. healthy and abundant crop." The evidence in support of the complete success of this remedy appears so conclusive as to leave no room for doubt in the minds of parties interested, and those who, either from carelessness or a more reprehensible spirit of niggardliness, refuse to try it, cannot be held from serious blame. The lives of the people of course is of the last importance, and the neglcct to secure them sound and wholesome food, so as to come within their reach, cannot be but highly criminal. Of course all re- flecting men will look with great anxiety for the general adoption of so important a discovery can be ad- piic-d at so trifling a cost. ■3

IMPORTANT MEETINGS FOR THE RELIEF OF I THE POOR. It has been known for some time past that great des- titution exists in portions of this county and the adjoining county of Cardigan, and that much privation has been unrcpiningly borne by the small farmers and day-labourers of all such districts as are more peculiarly devoted to the culture of oats, barley, and potatoes. The distress which has afflictcd Ireland and Scotland has not suffered Wales to go unscathed, and much misery has been the consequence during the past severe winter. The hardy nature and untiring industry of the poor Welsh peasantry, added to their strict frugality, has enabled them to avert in some degree the effects of the famine which is now so sore in the land." It cannot be supposed that in the midst of this quiet struggling against misfortune and scarcity, there were not fearful misgivings as to the future. The grain which many small farmers would in other and more prosperous seasons have hoarded for seed, has been prematurely converted into food and consumed, while the scarcity of corn in all the continental countries has prevented the shipment of the usual quantity of seed barley for the principality. The question as to what can be done to prevent a deficient harvest in 1847 occurs. This most important question has engaged the attention of the magistrates, the natural as well as the ex-ofjicio guar- dians of the welfare of their poorer brethren, and we are happy to say that they have taken a decided step in the matter with a promptitude which testifies that they have as nice a perception of the duties" of property as they have of its "rights." A very influential meeting was held on Friday last, at the Salutation Hotel, Newcastle Emlyn, for the purpose of adopting efficient means for the relief of the destitute as well as to provide effectually against the probable de- ficiency of the ensuing harvest. There were present Capt. Lloyd, Dolhaidd, who presided, T. Lloyd, Esq., Coed- more, W. O. Brigstocke, Esq., Blaenpant, Abel Lewis Gower, Esq., Castle Malgwyn, W. H. Lewis, Esq., Clynfiew, John Griffiths, Esq., Llwyndurris, W. P. Lewis, Esq., Velindre, R. G. Thomas, Esq., Llysnew- ydd, John Beynon, Esq., Adpar, G. B. J. Jordan, Esq., Pigeonsford, W. D. Jones, Esq., M.D., Lancych, C. A. Prichard, Esq., Tyllwyd, R. D. Jenkins, Esq., Cardigan, & C., & C. The gallant Chairman briefly but fully explained to the meeting the object they were assembled to promote, and urged the necessity which existed for those who were blessed with ample means to combine in order to render substantial assistance to their less fortunate fellow creatures. Several gentlemen subsequently addressed the meeting and it was ultimately deemed advisable to make arrange- ments to meet the scarcity of grain which is apprehended from the month of May to the next harvest. Abel Lewis Gower, Esq., stated that 1000 quarters of barley might be shipped from Denmark to the port of Cardigan, at a reasonable price, and suggested that this opportunity ought not to be lost sight of. The meeting coincided in this opinion, and it was resolved that Messrs. Gower be requested to order it forthwith, in such manner as might appear most advisable to them. A subscription was then set on foot, each gentleman present advancing £ 100. A meeting was held on the following day at Cardigan for the same benevolent purpose, which was also well attended. The minutes of the meeting held at Newcastle were rfad and it was resolved that all the subscribers to the fund be considered members of the General Com- mittee, but the following sub-committees were appointed For Cardigan, John Griffiths, W. H. Lewis, D. Davies, and R. D. Jenkins, Esqrs., Messrs. T. Davies, Thomas Lloyd.—For Newcastle, J. It. Lewes Lloyd, R. G. Thomas, J. Beynon, W. P. Lewes, and E. C. Lloyd Hall, Esquires. A resolution was agreed to, empowering the Committee to carry out the objects of the meeting, and to arrange as to the depots for Barley, and the best mode of its distribution, as well as to make the necessary arrangements with Messrs. Gower, Nephews, for the purchase of the barley, and with them or any bankers as to the time and mode of payment. The subscription has already reached nearly £3000, and will be probably much augmented when its purpose shall have been more widely propagated. D. A. S. Davies, Esq., M.P., has subscribed £100, and Col. Trevor has also promised to contribute to this benevolent object. It is hoped that, through the means thus adopted by the Tivy-Side gentry, barley may be retailed to the poor at about 5s. 6d. per bushel, the present price being upwards of 6s. 6d. to say nothing of the probability of a rise in price. It will thus be seen that the arrangement entered into is most important for the labouring poor of this and the adjoining county, an d we sincerely hope the example so effectively given will be followed in other parts of the Principality. Should some such planbeagreed upon in Carmarthen, we can venture to predict that a sufficiency of store- room for the depots will be supplied gratis by the mer- chants, and it cannot be doubted that the enterprise aud spirit of the inhabitants will keep pace with the require- ments of their distressed agricultural brethren, In the division list upon the motion for a committee on the Factories Bill, we find the following names :— For the Committee, D. A. S. Davies, Esq., D. Morris, Esq., Colonel Paget, Richard Richards, Esq., W. O. Stanley, Esq., Colonel G. R. Trevor, and W. Williams, Esq. Against it :-Col. T. Wood. The Quarterly meeting of the Baptist denomination was held at Bwlchygwynt, on Tuesday week. The ser- vices commenced at three o'clock, when two sermons were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Jones, of Porthyr- hyd, and Williams, Llangunnog. The Rev. D. Wil- liams preached in the evening. The following day, at 10 o'clock, sermons were preached by the Revds James, Salem, Mydrim Thomas, Narberth, (English1, and Jones, Tabernacle, Carmarthen. Messrs. Jones, Porth- yrijild, preached at 2 o'clock in English, and Thomas, Narberth, in Welsh. Messrs. Williams, Penlan, Lloyd, Eynon, and Walters, Login, read the devotional ser- vices. The meetings were very numerously attended. The next meeting is to be held at Salem, Mydrim, in the month of May. COLONEL MANSF.L AND THE GRAND JURIES OF Li-itERICK.-The appointment of Colonel R. C. Mansel, (for many years Assistant Adjutant General for the Mi- litary District of Limerick, and formerly of Carmarthen) to the office of Quarter Master General of Ireland, has caused the liveliest regret in the city of Limerick, at the gallafft officer's approaching departure. At the Assizes held in Limerick last week, we find by the Limerick Chronicle that addresses to Col. Mansel were unani- mously voted by the City and County Grand Juries. The following is the address from the City Grand Jury to which as well as that from the Grand Inquest for the county, Col. Mansel returned a suitable reply. To Colonel Mansel, K. IT., Assistant Adjutant-General for the Military District of Limerick Si it,-The Grand Jury of the City ot inmcrick, for the Spring Assizes, 1847, contemplating the loss they and their "fellow-citizens are about to sustain by your ap- proaching and regretted departure, would deem them- selves chargable with much ingratitude or reprehensible apathy, did they permit that event to take place without recording and conveying to you their deep sense of the many and important services for which they stand in- debted to you during the long period you, happily for them, officiated here in the capacity under which we have the honor to address you. This feeling of regret however, Sir, is largely consoled, and this sense of loss alike mitigated by the pleasing reflection that you leave us, to move in a sphere more corresponding with your abilities and merits, and be assured there is no sphere however elevated that will not afford proportionate gratification to the citizens of Limerick. But, Sir, lest this tribute to your worth should be mistaken for similar compliments of an ordinary or transitory nature, permit us however, briefly (for the particulars would require pages) to advert to your more distinguished claims. What services there- fore, Sir, can exceed the preservation of life and property, or where can the manifestations of good feeling and sound Judgment be more conspicuous, than in the calm yet effi- cient exercise of military force and authority when cir- cumstances unfortunately call for such interposition ? Accordingly, Sir, during the many and awful fires which occurred in our City, in the period of your long stay amongst us, you were always the first to appear there and with an adequate protection and co-operative military force, and the very last to leave—no lateness of hour—no severity of season or weather—no extent of difficulty or of danger could deter or delay for a moment the promtpi- tude of your presence or the zeal and gallantry of your services—and what citizen, however humble, can com- plain, whether as regards these services or the still more painful and arduous one of humanely, yet efficiently di- recting the military force in the tranquiiization of public disturbance.—What citizen, Sir, we repeat, car, complain of the slighest injury or insult, or even discourtesy under those trying circumstances ? Services too, Sir, largely enhanced by the total absence of parade or affectation, but emanating from your own excellent feelings and sound judgment—yet Sir, tlio' the impulse of self-inte- rest may thus dictate the wish of your still continuing amongst us, our happiness at your advancement over- rules very such consideration, and we Lall only further detain you by the assurance that wherever located you shall carry with you the grateful recollections and warm- est wishes of the citizens of Limerick. (Signed on behalf of the Grand Jury,) WILLIAM ROCHE, J. P., Foreman. BRISTOL COURT or BANKRUPTCY. MARCH 4.- Before Mr. Serjeant Stephen.—John Cure, was brought up in cmtod) of the Carmarthen gaoler, under an in- order for protection from process under the In- solvent act. He was supported by J. Richards, Esq., barrister, and opposed by E. Lloyd Williams, Esq., the detaining creditor, in petson. It appeared upon the examination of the insolvent and other evidence, that several sums, amounting to nearly £ 300, the monies of the detaining creditor which had been received while in his service, as farm bailili, had not been accounted for; that he had been discharged from the service for not furnishing his accounts; that he had been threatened with prosecution, and then commenced an action against his late employer, alledging that a considerable sum was due for wages, in which action, the verdict was for the defendant, and for the costs of the defence he was in custody. Insolvent would not swear that any thing was due when he brought the action. After lengthened examination and arguments, the chief commissioner re- fused insolvent's application for protection :-lst. On the ground that the answers that day given in court were at variance with the statements on oath in his schedule then before him. 2dly. That the debt to the opposing creditor had been fraudulently contracted. 3dly. That there was strong evidence of fraud through- out the whole transaction. 4thly. That he had repeat- edly contradicted himself in his examination in court, besides prevaricating in answering plain and simple questions relative to his own hand-writing of letters put into his hands. The case occupied a considerable time, and at its conclusion, the said John Cure was or- dered back to the custody of the gaoler of Carmarthen- The Carmarthenshire Fox Hounds will meet on Tuef day next, at My" drim all Friday, at Collwil-each at 10 o'clock. J LAcGHARNE.-On Friday last, our much respe ¡;. chief magistrate, W. M. Thomas, Esq., forwarded V. W atkins, Esq., at Pennoyre, an address of colPle: tulation on his recent appointment to the Lieutenancy of the county of Brecon, which was j numerously signed by the magistrates, clergy, ?""M and others in this town and neighbourhood. A sui?" reply was at once returned by Mr. Watkins, who pressed his high appreciation of the honour accorded ?" DEATH FROM SUPPOSED STARVATION.—An illqllol was held on the 3rd inst., in the village of Llans^M before William Bonville, Esq., coroner, on the body Mary Lewis, an illegitimate child, aged 6 years, s posed to have died from starvation. It appeared the deceased on the previous day to her death co: plained of great weakness, and pain in her stollll. and head; no medical aid being within reach the died early the following morning. The grandrnotb., of the deceased child stated that they were niOe family, had no assistance from the union, were allll destitute of clothing, and in great want of bedding, the whole amount of their weekly earnings when tb were able to work out of doors never exceeded shilling each per week. During the whole of the severe winter their daily food was nothing more tbo a little barley bread and gruel, not having had Of animal food in the house for the last twelve mon Verdict, "died from debility and want of proper  and raiment." The jury expressed their convic6 ^i that there is great privation suffered in the village, bt unfortunately no one represented their distressed *1 to the Poor Law Guardians. Since the death of t?e ? child we are happy to learn that a subscription  been made, the vicar of the parish kindly heading ;1 ¡ with a liberal donation, whose example was protHP''? followed by several gentlemen and farmers in th; neighbourhood. We fear there are a great numbef"; families suffering in our agricultural districts from <?"  of their usually ordinary quality of food.  ROBBERY OF WATCHES AT NEWCASTLE E?LY!? On Sunday morning last, some person in passing  j shop of Mr. T. Webb, Watchmaker, of Newcastle E?' lyn, on his way to chapel, discovered the movemc,IS j ofa watch lying just under the window. Having suspec^ all was not right, he took the watch to Mr. Webb' house (which is a short distance from the shop) whereup? the shop door was opened, and it was discovered that 1 watches had been abstracted from the window. shutters being rather insecure, the thieves succeeded forcing their hands between them and the window,  by breaking the glass thus got the watches. Two 6ti?'' having be2n found in the street near the shop, which was supposed belonged to some of the soldiers quartere at the Workhouse, suspicion fell upon them, and the circumstance of some of them having been seen in tbe I town late on Saturday night, strengthened the suspiciol" < Two of them were taken into custody, and after having been examined on Monday and Tuesday before R. (1. Thomas and J. R. Lloyd, Esq., they were committed to Carmarthen gaol to await their trial at the next assize" Their names are T. C. Whitsell and John Kilsey. A strict search has been instituted for the articles, the result of which has been the finding of a part of a silver case in one place, and the movements of a watch in ano' ther. The property stolen is valued at 1:38. -<n'

I PEMBROKESHIRE STEEPLE CHASE. The Haverfordwest Steeple Chases commenced 00 Wednesday, and terminated yesterday. The mania for this national pastime, has made rapid strides in this county, and though the stakes were not BO large as in the sister county, the interest and anxiety was fully on a par. Nothing has been talked of for the last several weeks, but the merits of the different animals engaged. Kangaroo and Tally-ho from their former achievements, had plenty of admirers, though Baptist, by his recent performance at Carmarthen, was not lacking in those who were willing to invest their capital on him. The Maid of Laxcrenny also had her admirers, and many were found who backed the mare, out of pure respect for her gallant owner, who is universally respected by all grades of society. Girafif* (a smart horse for a short distance) has also been ill public, and more than once successfully, but he was only nominal in the betting. The Prince of Wales, Jonathan and Jane, were looked upon as quadrupeds not at all likely to trouble the tongue of fame in reporting aO accumulation to their laurels. The weather was as propitious as could be desired a heavy shower falling on the morning of Wednesday, sufficient to lay the dust, without making the country heavy in the least possible degree. The starting flag was pitched in Learson Ililfield, bearing way for the westward over several ploughed fields to Tierscross, where the old Mil- ford and London road had to be crossed. The line now changed to the opposite point of the com- pass, over Annakell land, and on to Bullford,leaving the Windmill on the left hand, and pointing for John- son; close to which place the road leading to Tiers- cross had to be got over. Johnson land was still held until reaching Harmeston Mountain, where a blue flag floated in the breeze, and which had to be rounded, the course having to be run back in the same line already traversed—the only difference being to keep the flags on the left hand coming back, which had been to the right in going. The winning flag was planted in a field exactly opposite the starting field, which afforded an excellent view to the spectators. The distance as near as possible was four miles, and contained sixty fences, all practica- ble to an average hunter. The road leading to the scene of action, was as usual, crowded with a mass of motley tenants—young and old, rich and poor, forget- ting care, and seeking that temporary relaxation from the every day drudgery of existence, and which is so necessary to ensure sana mens in sano corpore. THE RACE. Precisely at two o clock the following horses were marshalled to the post by Xavier Peel, Esquire, who effected an admirable start at the first attempt. st. lb. Riders. Mr. C. Jones, n. Kangaroo, a8ed 12 7 1 Thos. Davies. Mr. J. James, n. Maid of Laicrcnny, 6 yrs 10 10 2 Owner. Mr. Summers, n. Jonathan, aged 10 10 3 John Owens. Mr. Lewis's, Tallyho, aged 12 0 4 Dansevy. Mr. Peel, II. Giraffe, aged.. 10 4 5 Rogers. Mr. Child, n. Jane, aged 9 0 6Locks. Mr. Palmer, Prince of Wales, aged. 11 4 0 Owner. Mr. Stokes, the Baptist, 6 years 11 7 oPowell. Mr. Roberts, n. Ai-icl, 6 yrs. 10 0 dr. Mr. Peel, n. Rescue, aged 10 10 dr. Mr. Phillips, n. Manorbier, aged. 10 7 dr. Mr. Jones, n. Pioneer, 6 yrs. 10 0 dr. Mr. James, n. Spaniel, aged 9 10 dr. Mr. Lock, 11. Mistake, aged. 10 7 dr. At the word off, the Maicl of Laicrenny rushed to the front, and broke the first fence, all the others following suit. Tallyho in readiness to follow his old system of tactics, went triflingly in ad\ance to the road, when Mr. James on the Maid again crept up, and passed the first time between the winning flags, it was a neck and neck affair between them; the rest lying close to their wake. Tallyho maintained a slight lead to the lane leading from Bullford, when he refused, and Kangaroo went to the van. Tallyho, always a dangerous customer, again, went in advance, crossing the Johnson road, with Kangaroo and the Baptist on his quarters. On nearing the turning flag, the Baptist came down a rattler, and left poor Powell alone in his glory, though fortunately without any injury. The horse got away, and if his chance was a good one, it was extinguished. The Prince of Wales had also seceded from the ranks of contention, but how, when, or where, deponent knoweth not, as he appeared to be going very comfortably on his fiist appearance in the winning field but to the race, which Tallyho was car- rying on at his best pace, rounding the turning flag, with Kangaroo still in close attendance, the JIaid of LawrenrtQ and Jonathan being well up, the honor (if any) of the reir guard being assumed by Jane and Giraffe alternately. On crossing the Johnson road, Kmyaroo put on some fresh steam—went to the front, with a clear lead, making the running at his full pace. The old hero of a hundred fights was not to be disposed of easily, and a gallant contest ensued. Here Greek met Greek, and dire was the tug of war. Interest became intense as they bent their onward course, as the slightest mistake would now prove ruinous, but the die was cast. The last fence was now fast approaching, and at a teriific pace both the animals rose gallantly to their work, Kangaroo landing safely, while Tallyho either from exhaustion or over-jumping, fell on his head, rolling over on his side. Jonathan came next, and the Maid of Laiorenny a few lengths behind; but Mr. James who had left off pushing his mare, recollected that the second horse saved his stakes, set her a going and caught Jonathan, whom he easily struck off. Mr. Dansey was quickly on the saddle, and passed the winning flag fourth. The race all through was good. THURSDAY. Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. with f30 added. Mr. Jones's, 1 Mr. James's, lIaid of Lawrenny 2 Mr. Protheroe's, Chance 3 Mr. Stokes's, Baptist, dr Mr. Peel's, 0 Mr. Lock's, Mistake, 0 1\lr.Jones's,l'ioneer. 0 Mr. Palmer's, Prince of JVa!es dr. Mr. Summer's Junathan 0