The Aberdare Times

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TO CORRESPONDENTS. We cannot insert anonymous letters. The real name and address must be forwarded, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We cannot undertake to return rejected manuscripts. All communications to the Editor must be sent in by Wednesday. Boohs intended for review to be addressed to the Editor at the Office. D. We wish you to understand that WC. are de- termi,tied to keep the door closed against such rubbish as you have sent 1M. We have plenty of matter to fill our paper without personalities. We don't believe that D. E. W. is capable of the act you, attribute to him, and take the contents of your very flattering letter to be the fabrication of a diseased intellect and a corrupt heart. « Vox.The members of the Hirwain. School Com- mittee have a right to do as they think proper in those matters. We have enough to do to mind our own business, and, perhaps, you are in the same position, although you may not thiJnk so. The ABERDARE TIMES is not intended to be the tool of a clique.

THE BUDGET. THE financial statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer ia always a crisis in the parlia- mentary history of the time. On this depends much of the social comfort or burden of the people. It often lays the foundation for taxation which is never afterwards removed, or removes some odious tax which is never replaced. Per- haps no Budget in modern times was ever looked forward to with m-re anxiety than the one which has last week been announced. The enormous taxation of the people, and the boldness of Mr. Gladstone's previous Budget, together with the unsettled state of foreign politics, combine to vivify public interest in a matter which under even ordinary circumstances always commands great public attention. The present Budget is one which does not con- tain any startling novelty it propounds no new theory of taxation, and does not call on the people to submit to any extravagant amount of self-denial beyond what the ordinary exigencies of the .public service demand. Mr. Gladstone has had confessedly to deal with exceptional circumstances. The previous bad weather for an unprecedented time, the bad harvest, the enormous war expenditure in time of peace, were serious difficulties. The revenue for 1860-1 was nearly a million less than the previous year, but lie oonsiders that the adverse seasons of last year did not represent a loss of less than from two to three millions. He estimates the total expendi- ture for the year 1861-2 at £ 69,000.000, and the total revenue at £ 71,823,000. Founded on these estimates, the right hon. gentleman proposes to double the duty on chicory to lower the stamps for hawkers' licenses from E4 to X2 a year; to license tobacoo-houses in the same way as refresh- ment-houses, where they are kept open after a -certain hour at night; to permit the retail of spirits by wholesale dealers, on obtaining a three guinea license; to require house agents to take out an annual license of 22 to reduce the stamp duty on agreements to hire furnishe'l houses for less than twelve months from 10a. to 2s. 6d. to reduce the income tax from lO^over flaO to ikl., and from 7d. under E150 to 6d.; and to repeal the Excise duty on paper. Here is, as we have said, no startling novelty. There is nothing that can take the country by surprise. Looking fairly at the Budget, we can- not but feel that on the whole it is a good one Us tendency is in the right direction, though, perhaps, it does not go far enough. Let us glance at the provisions seriatim. The doubling of the duty on chicory will, of course, be very unpala- table to dealers in that commodity, but when we have said that. we have said all. To the public the burden will be light. It is not an article which ostensibly enters largely into consumption, though it is much used in a very unfair way, to adulterate coffee. The effect of double duty will in this respect be beneficial, as it will check a dishonest practice. The lowering the hawkers tax is good. Hawkers are a class of men who are absolutely necessary, especially in outlying country districts. They carry goods to the doors of the poor, and thus largely increase the 0 trade of the country. As their work is hard, i and the profits not great, the remission of duty is a boon to them without injury to the public, ] We like also the licensing of tobacco-houses if J kept open beyond a certain hour. They certainly demand supervision as much as refresh- ment houses. As to permitting wholesale spirit- dealers to retail spirits, we do not like it. How it M ill act on the spirit trade generally is a com- plicated question on which we need not enter but it will certainly give facilities for the sale of spirits, and any facilities in this direction are not I likely to benefit public morality. It may, how- ever, tend to the diminution of adulteration, inasmuch as at the worst, spirits will only un- dergo the process of adulteration once. whereas they are now adulterated twice. The house agents' license will of course be very obnoxious to house agents, or many or them, but it will not injure the public. Nay, it will, we think, be beneficial. It will give a dofinitenoss to what is at present a very uncertain calling, and a recog- nised position to a class of men which numbers amongst it some very dubious characters, how- over honourable they may be in the mass. The stamp duty on agreements for letting furnished houses is too insignificant to lequire further reference. The reduction of the income-tax will be universally popular, and it is this above all other things that will bring support to the Budget. We could have wished, however, that Mr. Glad- stone had seen fit to modify the assessment so as to remove the glaring injustice of the ratio of payment on the produce of labour and the produce of property. Finally, the abolition of the paper duty will relieve the hard working fraternity Qf the press, the proprietors of newspapers, books, and periodicals, and it will tend to relieve many departments of trade in which the use of paper, for packing, &c., is largely adopted. On the whole we cannot but look favourably on the present Budget. It at least lightens our burden-the ircome tax-that weighed heavily upo.1 us. and it imposes no great amount of tax- ation, and none at all on the community gene- rally.

Jural JjitMIignta. CKNSUS.—It seems the number of the inhabitants of the parish of Aberdare is 32,000. In 1851 the number was 15,000, showing an increase of about 17,000 since that time. CONCEPT.—On Tuesday evening last a concert of vocal and instrumental music was given in the Ynyslwyd school-room, Aberfman-road, by Mr. J. Morgan, pianist, and his friends, Professor Lawrance and others. Among the latter were Miss Watts, the celebrated soprano of Dowlais. Mr. Thomas Jones and his excellent choir. The performances of Messrs. Lawrance and Morgan on the pianoforte were much admired, and the vocal portion of the entertainment gave general satisfaction. The room, which was kindly lent for the occasion by the Rev. Thomas Price, was filled to repletion, and the proceedings were characterised by more than usual success. SIGJSS OF THE TIMES.—On Monday and Tuesday last a gav recruiting party from the head quarters of the Royal Glamorgan Militia paraded our principal streets, headed by a spirit stirring band. The martial ardour of many young men was aroused to fever heat, and the recruiting sergeant succeeded in enlisting several of the most susceptible. CWMDARE.—Early on Monday last the firing of cannon and the suspension of flags in the air were the signal of considerable rejoicing amongst the inhabitants of this locality, in consequence of Messrs. Roberts and Jones having succeeded in winning the well known upper four feet vein of steam coal, at Nantmelyn Colliery, in Cwmdare, at a depth of about 75 yards from the surface, and upwards of 5 feet in thickness. This-pit is one of the largest in the district, and has already been sunk through three workable beds of superior coal. In addition to which there are two other scams of coal already proved on the property, and workable by levels, being altogether accomplished within the short space of twelve months. It is anticipated that a large quantity of coal will be produced very shortly from this colliery, which bids fair to prove a good speculation to the owners, under the able direction and management of their viewer, Mr. David Lló- wellin, mining engineer, of Glyn Neath, who is deserving of great praise for the very efficient and energetic manner this work has progressed under his supervision.— Communicated. ABE t; A MAN.—Last Wednesday evening, the 17th inst., a very interesting meeting was held at the Baptist chapel, Aberaman, to consider the educa- tional wants of this large and important district. The Rev. T. Nicholas, minister of the place, occupied the chair. He first called upon the Rev. W. Roberts, Blaina, who attended as a deputation from the British and Foreign School Society, to explain to the meeting the characteristic features of British Schools. After dwelling at some length on the wholly unsectarian character of such schools, he proceeded to show their adaptability to the wants of South Wales, and of Aberaman in particular. A church school would certainly not i suit a place where, though there were 5 large chapels, there was not one church, whereas the liberal basis on which a British School is founded permits the harmonious co-operation of all parties—churchmen as well as dissenters. Mr. Roberts proceeded to point out that a British School need not necessarily receive Government aid. The society of which he was agent sent its inspector to all schools founded upon the broad principles characteristic of its schools. But as they proposed at Aberaman to obtain the assistance of Government he should devote the rest of the time allowed him to an exposition of the various grants made by the Committee of Council. This he did at considerable length, and sat down after evidently giving general satisfaction. The chairman next called upon Mr. Nasmyth, of the Aberaman Iron Works, to address the meeting. He expressed the pleasure he felt at the present movement. He desired by his presence to show which side he was on. He hoped they had met together to enter on some definite plan. If they did not educate their children in what was beneficial, they would certainly receive education of a hurtful character. They would not remain neutral. In this age of intelletual progress, if they did not proceed onwards with the march of intellect, they- and their children would certainly suffer-backwards they must go. As in the natural so in the mental garden if it be neg- lected, weeds will spring up where, withproper care, useful plants would have grown. He appealed to the working classes for. their support. They must not keep away because they could not perhaps do as much a3 others. The old proverb was very true, Every little helps." He should be happy to render them all the assistance in his power. The Rev. John Davies Saron, next rose to move the first resolution:— That this meeting feels that there is a great need of an efficient day school in this populous district, and considers that a school on the liberal basis of the British and Foreign school Society is the only one adapted to the circumstances of the place. Mr. Davies stated that he believed they would all una- nimously agree to support this resolution. Some of them like himself might have many objections to the next resolution, which referred to Government aid, but all would agree with him as to the necessity of obtaining an efficient public day school. Though he on many grounds felt opposed to Government med- ling with education, still he should not oppose them as they seemed to think that this was the most practicable way of meeting the great educational wants of the district. It was true that they had not been without schools, and he desired here to bear witness to the good that had been done. Yet something more, adapted to the necessities of the place, was required. There was not now accommodation but for a. portion of the children who ought to attend school. Parents often gave education to some one child at the expense of all the rest. He hoped they would not cease working till they get a school for boys, girls, and infants, so that a working man might be able to send all his child- ren to school. He had much pleasure in moving the above resolution. Mr. Evans, grocer, seconded the 1 resolution in appropriate terms; which, on being put to the meeting in the usual way, was carried nem. con. Mr. E. Evans moved, and the Rev. D. Griffiths seconded, the next resolution, which was also carried. That an application be made to the Committee of Council for the usual grant towards the establishing of such a school, and erection of a schoolroom." inr. Evans, Cloth Hall, moved the third resolution, which Mr. Venables seconded. It was una- nimously approved of by the meeting. That the fol- lowing persons be chosen a Committee to carry the above resolutions into effect." Then folio we i a Ion g li st of gentlemen resident in the place and its vicinity. The next resolution was moved by the Rev. John Davies, seconded by Mr. Evans, grocer, and supported by Mr. Morgan Edwards and Rev. W. Roberts :—" That this meeting most respectfully requests the assistance and patronage of C. Bailey, Esq., M.P., to the effort now being made for the establishment of an efficient and unsectarian school at Aberaman. In moving the above resolution Mr. Davies alluded to the well known liberality of the Messrs. Bailey. The late Sir J. Bailey built a school I for his dependants, &c., at Glanusk, Brecknockshire, and, notwithstanding all the opposition he met with, he upheld the unsectarian character of the school. He also referred to the liberality of Mr. C. Bailey in granting sites for chapels and schoolrooms to all denominations. He felt assured that they would receive every encouragement at his hand. The Rev. y 1:1 W. Roberts corroborated the testimony of Mr. Davies. He had himself some time ago some conversation with Nir. Bailey, at Crumlin Station, when they were both waiting for the train, on the very subject which had caused their meeting that night. Mr. Bailey seemed most interested in the question, and intimated that he should be happy to render every assistance. They had not till now been able to bring the question to a practical form. He felt assured that they had only to ask Mr. Bailey's support to receive it. After a vote of thanks to Mr. Roberts for his visit, and to the chairman for his able services in the chair, the meeting dispersed. SHOOTING MATCH BETWEEN THE ABER- DARE AND MERTHYR CORPS. On Thursday afternoon the long-expected match between the above-named Corps came off on the shooting ground of the Merthyr Rifle Corps. Ten men of each body had been selected to shoot in this interesting contest. The shooting commenced short- ly after the appointed time—1 o'clock. Each man fired 5 rounds at the respective ranges of 300, 400, and 500 yards, and the following score, as our read- ers will perceive, proclaimed the Aberdare men victors Aberdare. Total points. Merthyr. Total points. Capt. Powell 11 Lieut. Jones 12 Lieut. Davies 11 Mallett' 15 Ensign Davies 14 S. Seddon 14 W. Hollier 16 Sergeant Davies 13 Robertson 17 Corporal Scale. 11 Egglestone 17 J.D.Williams 17 Evan Thomas 12 W. E. Jones 9 Price 9 Thos. Rees 12 Johns. 11 R. Milligan 8 Parry 12 I D. E. Jones 14 130 125 A large number of persons from the two towns chiefly interested in the events of the day were on the ground, and an ample stock of creature com- forts appeared to have been provided. Excellent feeling existed between the two corps and their supporters during the whole of the evening, and our Merthyr friends bore their honourable defeat with becoming grace. A portion of the victorious ten marched home (with a number of their friends) under the command of Ensign Davies. and. on their arrival at Abernant, were met by the band of the corps. It is needless to add that See, the conquer- ing hero comes" was the tune to which our winning friends marched to their head quarters. We must not omit to state that it had been arranged amongst the Aberdare Corps that in the event of the Aberdare ten being successful, the man who made the most points in their favour should be entitled to the cup for which they contested. Messrs. Egglestone and Robertson, as will be seen by the above, scored an equal number, and were therefore obliged to shoot to decide the tie. In this match Sergeant Robertson was successful, and is therefore now the gallant owner of a well won prize. ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY, APRIL 23rd :-(Before J. C. FOWLER Esq.) APPLICATIONS.—Elinor Jones, Herbert-town, v. Margaret Wall, Jane Jones, and Ann Thomas, for an assault. Grant ed.— ary Williams, Rigos, v. Richard Lewis, Bastardy. Refused.—Richard O'Brian, Wind- street, v. James Scott and James Geary, for breaking open his door between 1 and 2 o'clock on Tuesday morning. Granted.—Joseph Twyn v. James Little, ior an attempt to murder twelve-months ago. Refused.. DRUNKENNESS.—William Evans and John Lewis were charged with being drunk and disorderly. Fined 5s. and 5s. costs each, or 7 days' imprisonment. STEALING COAL.-Margaret McDonnell, a young girl, was charged by P.C. 60 with stealing about 28 lbs. of coal, the property of Mr. Nixon. A previous conviction was proved against her. Fined X2, or in default of payment, to be committed to prison for 6 weeks, and kept to hard labour. Ann Thomas was charged by Samuel Thomas, of Tynywaen, with striking and throwing stones at him on Thursday, the 18th inst. Defendant stated: Complainant killed two of my ducks which were in his field: the ducks did no harm to 'the neld if he had told me to send them out I would have done so immediately. Complainant acknowledged having killed one of the ducks by accident. Dismissed. CAUTION TO HAULIERS.— Samuel Morgans, haulier, was charged by Evan Griffiths, surveyor, with having, on the 16th inst., assisted in removing the goods of Solomon Davies, Aberaman, a tenant of his, being in arrears of rent at the time, and of lefusing to give information as to where the goods had been removed. Sergeant Matthews deposed I saw defendant on the Thursday following, the summons had then been applied for. He asked me if I could do anything for him. He did not see why he should say where the goods were taken to, that it was his way of getting a living. His wife had gone with the goods to Merthyr. Defendant had no question to ask. The Bench stated it was quite clear he had been assisting in this fraudulent trick, and should order him to pay double the amount due for rent and costs, or in default to be imprisoned for 6 calendar months hard labour. BASTARDY.—Rebecca Jenkins v. James Davies, Cap Coach. Defendant admitted the paternity. Ordered to pay] s. 6d. per week from the date of summons, together with costs. Thomas Manton was charged by Mary Lewis with being the father of her illegitimate child. The child had only lived three weeks. Ordered to pay 2s. 6d per week for 3 weeks, and costs, amounting i to £ 1 19s. [ STEALING COAL AGAIN.—M ary Vicory was brought 1 up charged with the above offence. William Abraham deposed: I was working at the top of > Mr. Williams's (Ynyscynon) pit: saw prisoner at 7 J o'clock in the morning, the 8th inst., on one of the Werfa Co.'s coal waggons throwing coal down it 3 might be about 50 lies, weight, the property of Heath > Evans and Co.: I have caught her before on one of r our waggons: I hollowed out to her and she ran 1 away.-P.C. 64 said I took prisoner into custody yesterday, from her own house. I charged her with 1 stealing 50 lbs. weight of coal from a waggon, the property of Heath Evans and Co. Prisoner said, Yes, I am very sorry I have done so."—In reply to *■" the Bench whether she would consent to be tried here or sent to the quarter sessions, prisoner wished to be tried here, and pleaded guilty. Sentenced to be imprisoned in Swansea gaol for 20 days, and kept to hard labour;

| MERTHYR. RE J. H. GOODERE, MERTHYR, ScmVF.XER— This case came on at the Bristol Bankruptcy court last week. Mr. A. Brittan appeared for Mr. Press, who was unable to attend, and stated that a medical certificate had been received. stating that the bankrupt was unable, through ill healtlf, to come up for his certificate. The assignees did not oijet to a short adjournment, It appeared that in March, 1855, the bankrupt was ordered to file further accounts, and his Honour granted an adjournment for two months, directing the adjournment to be peremptory, rind the accounts to be filed within 10 days of the. time appointed for next sitting. ACCIDENT AND NARROW ESOAPE.-As a horse with a gig in which were Mr. Jones, of Cyfarthfa, and Mr. Gilbey was on Thursday week proceeding down High-street from the Cyfarthfa Castle, the horse r suddenly took fright near the Taff Vale Railway 1 station and dashed down the Plymouth road towards Troedrhiw with all its speed. Certain death seemed the fate of those in the gig, and as Mr. Gilbey was of course unable to rein in the maddened horse, Mr. Jones at the risk of his life jumped out, and escaped, we are happy to state, with a few injuries. Gilbey, however, held on for some time longer, and then he too escaped with a few serious bruises but the horse continued its course, and after dashing around by the Old Lodge against a post by Mr. Hill's house, fell into a ditch amidst the ruins of the gig and was extricated so injured that if not shot to end its sufferings the poor animal will ever be worthless. MERTHYR POLICE. SATUTIDA Y.-( Before J. C FOWLER, Esq.) STEALING COAL. — Catharine Haggertv, Ellen Donovan, and Ann Shea, were brought up by P.C. George James on a charge of stealing coal, the property of.W. Crawshav, Esq., who, declining to prosecute, the prisoners were discharged. DOWLAIS. Mary Jones was charged with the like offence by P.C. Morgan, who said At ten o'clock vesterday morning, I was on duty at the rail- way, near the four foot coal pit I saw the prisoner coming towards the trams and walk away with a lump of coal the carriages were between me and her, and prevented me seeing where she took it from I followed and charged her with stealing it: she said, I hope you will forgive me this once I had been at the mountains and did not come out for the purpose of stealing." The coal weighed 201bs. is worth Id., and is the property of G. T. Clark, Esq.. and others. Fined 10s. DaiTNK.—Thomas Morgans and Richard James were convicted of this offence at Dowlais, and severally fined 5s. Sepermtendent Wrenn obtained a warrant of distress against Margaret Williams, of the Eagle Inn Penry-street, in conseqence of her not paying 10s. fine, "and lis. 9d. costs, for refusing to admit a P.C. to the house. ROBBERY AT ABERDARE.— Thomas Jones was charged with stealing two loaves of bread. 1-Jib. of 2 cheese, lib. of butter. 2Jlbs. of beef, the property of John Powell. Prosecutor's wife said I had the articles a'i safe in the pantry on Tuesday evening between six and seven o'clock the door of the pantry had been broken open I swear to all the articles produced being my husband's and the ones I lost. P.C. James said I am stationed at Aberdare about four o'clock on Wednesday morning I met the' prisoner in Dean-street, Aberdare he had with him two bundles I stopped him and asked where he got them he said, from his brother at Hirwain I asked him where he came from then he pointed to the Gloucester Arms, and said from there I took him to the station and found on him the articles sworn to by the last witness he said, I begged money to buy one loaf the other was given me by a woman I cannot say who she was." Committed to take his trial at the quarter sessions. SELLING BEE < AT ILLEGAL HOU:;S.—Charles Wall, of the Green Flag, Dowlais, was charged with this 'offence by P.S. Thomas. Defendant was represented by his better half. who tried very hard to convince the Bench that it was an act of charity on her part, she being the mother of ten children herself, that she was only giving a dhrap to a poor woman just confined but the Bench proved rather sceptical when they took into consideration the quantity, three quarts, the time, two o'clock in the morning, and also that the woman referred to-had been confined several days. Fined 20s., and 8s. 9d. costs. HEBREW v. HEBREW. — Mr. Simons made ap- plication for a summons against Henry Barnett for disturbing Divine Service in the Synagogue that. morning. After examining Moses Goodman and the complaint, Mr. A. Beranstien, they decided not to issue the summons applied for, not being satisfied that a dj sturbance realty had taken place. BASTARDY. — Margaret Rees v. John Evans. Defendant admitted the paternity. Ordered to pay 2s. 6d. per week for six weeks, Is. 6d. after, 5s. mid- wife, and lis. 3d. costs. A TKUMEAY AFFAIR.—Wm. Lewis charged Mary Thomas with assaulting him. It appeared that both parties had a dispute about a gutter. Plaintiff commenced to turn its couise into a contrary direc- tion to its former course. His Worship- said he could not see the right plaintiff has to meddle with the matter the affair should have been settled by the landlord. Case dismissed,

DOWLAIS. LOYAL OnDER OF ALFKEDS— On Saturday even- ing last, a new lodge in connection with this order was opened at the Camford Inn, called the "Garibaldi Lodge." The lodge already numbers about 90 members, and there is every prospect of its having a prosperous career. CONGREGATIONAL SINGING.—-On Monday even- ing, the 22nd inst., the choirs in connection with the various chaoels of the Calvinistic Methodists of Merthyr and its neighbourhood, met together in Hermon chapel, for the purpose of a united re- hearsal of a number of Congregational tunes, suit- able for divine. worship. The singing was conducted by Ieuan Gwyllt, and was most effective and harmdnious, as might be expected from choirs trained and conducted by such a leader. The tunes sung were selected from that popular book, Llyfr Tonau Cynulleidfaol," comprising Moravia," "Llangeitho," "Alun, Aberdare," "Dorcas," and Johanna." The rev. conductor explained that the meeting was not a concert or entertainment, but emphatically a religious meeting, a meeting for improving that important part of divine worship, the singing, and for rendering it less choral and more congregational, The audience dispersed highly pleased with the proceedings.

MOUNTAIN" ASH. MONTHLY MEETING.—The monthly meeting of the Independents in the parish of Aberdare, was held on Monday last, at Bethania chapel. The services were held as follows:—In the morning, at 10, the Rev. — Llewellyn, (C.M.,) introduced, and the Revs. D. Jones, B.A., Cardiff, and J. Williams, Newcastle Emlyn, preached, from Rom. v. 5 and Hos. xiii. 1. At half-past 2, the Rev. W. Williams, of Hirwain, introduced, and the Revs. D. Thomas, of Hermon, Ystradfellte, D. Williams, of Glyn Nea h, and J. Thomas, of Salem, Aberdare, preached, from Rom. xii. 10; 1 Cor. vi. 7 and 1 Tim. vi. 12. At half-past 6, the Rev. H. Hughes, (Tegai,) Bethel, Trecynon, introduced, and the Revs. — Llewellyn, W. Williams, of Hirwain, and D. Price, of Siloa, Aberdare, preached, from Job vi. 21 Mat. vi. 10 and Salm xxxvii. 28.

CARDIFF. SUDDEN DEATH.—A widow named Mary Wil- liams, residing in Vachell's-court, died suddenly on the forenoon of Sunday, the 14th inst. It appeared from the evidence at the inquest, that while the deceased was eating bread and cheese she was suddenly taken ill, and died in a few minutes after- wards. Verdict-" Died by the visitation of God." A prostitute named Mary Ann Leyshon, who was severely burnt in Charlotte-street on the 1st inst., died at the Union on Friday, the 12th. A FINE SHIP.—The clipper ship "King Lear," of London, 1970 tons register, arrived at this port on Tuesday, the 16th inst., to load patent fuel for Aden, of which she will carry 2,600 tons. The King Lear is the largest registered sailing ship which has been at this port. SILOAM, DOCKS.—The second anniversary of this place of worship, belonging to the English Baptis s will be held on Sunday and Monday, the 5th and 6th of May, when several popular ministers will preach.. TRADE.—We find the coal trade gradually im- proving, but that of the iron is rather inactive.

GLYN NEATII, CWMGWRACH.—N. E. Vaughan, Esq., of Rheola, accompanied by Mr. James Lewis, visited these coal works on Saturday last, with the view of their being re-started by the latter gentleman. Should this turn out to be true, it will be a great benefit to this neighbourhood. PENRHIW.— These mines are going on steadily, and the men are beginning to feel better confidence since the wc)r&s are taken by Mr. LI. Morgan. It is expected now that they will be carried on with some spirit, and to the advantage of both employer and employed.

SOUTH WALES MINERAL RAILWAY.—This im- | portant line was opened for mineral traffic on Tnursday, the 18th inst. This line will add much to the trade of Britonferry when everything is com- < pleted. ] PRESENTATION TO THE RF.CTOR.—During the last ( few weeks it has been announced that the Il. v. J. Griffiths, the rector of Neath and Lantwit, was about to leiive this locality for Aberystwyth. 1 where he would be promoted to the dignity of Dean of that district, and in anticipation of the < removal of the rev. gentleman it was resolved that a subscription-list should be openel for the par- pose of purchasing a service of ;;late to present to him as a parting souvenir. Mr. Griffiths ha-, how- ever, determined on remaining at Neath Lut notwithstanding this alteration in Mr. Griffiths's arrangements, the subscribers to the tesimonial determined that it should still be presented to their rector; and accordingly a public meeting, nume- rously attended, was held at the Townhall, on Thursday evening, when the presentation took place. Mr. Rowland Thomas, the cx mayor, occupied the chair. The presentation consisted of a richly-chased massive silver tray, teapot, coffee- pit, sugar basin, and cream jug, with a verv hand- some butter-co ler—in keeping with the service— which was the especial present of the children of Alderman Davis s school. The following inscription was engraved on thi tray Presented 'with a siiver tea and coffee service to the Rev. John Griffiths, Rector of Neath and Lnitwit, with the best wishes of his parishioners and fi-nds, as a token of their grateful appreciation of his services, and their high regard for him as their friend and patron. Neath, April, 1861." The whote service cost £65; it was furnished by Mr H. H. Curtis, jewtller, Neath, and is certainly aline specimen of taste and skill. A suitable address was also presented, which was signed by the most influen- tial gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, The rector, who was received with loud applause, delivered a most appropriate speech on the occasion, thanking the parishioners for the handsome t-.>ken of their aft- ction and regard. Votes of thanks were then passed to Mr. Thomas Thomas, the Treasurer, and Mr. Davies. th.? secretary of the presentation fund, and to the chairman, after which the meeting separated. ■

(f.iDilop.ai <tous]Jo:tt) £ tue. ———— CRICKETING AT ABERDARE. TO THE EDITOR OF IHE "ABER,;ARE TIMES." SIR,—I had for a long time wished that an English paper had been established at Aberdare. I am liapp^y- to find that after a very long delay my sincere wish has been granted. The question, Are we to have any cricketing at Aberdare this season ?" is one of much importance, as in the answer to that question involves to a great measure the health of the young men of this place. It being well known that medical practitioners say that it is the healthi- est and best game to promote health of all other games. What I suggest is that immediately we form a Committee for the purpose of establishing a young men's cricket club at Aberdare, and that immediate steps be taken for carrying out this laudable purpose. When we view all surrounding Districts, we find that they have their" Cricket Clubs," and Grand field days in abundance, and they are all progressing favourably. Is Aberdare to be an age behind all the surrounding districts in this movement ? We can immediately answer this question, by saying, certainly not. We all know that the young men of Aberdare only require a "start" to be made, and afterwards they attach themselves to the movement, and, I doubt not. that in a very short period Aberdare will be able to boast of an able and efficient club of cricketers. Apologizing and soliciting your pardon, Mr. Ed- itor, for the space I have taken in the columns of your valuable paper, I remain, dear Sir, Yours truly, Brynhyfryd, Aberdare, D. E. April \lth, 1861. MISS SUSANNAH EVANS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "ABERDARE TIMES." Sir,—The following paragraph, extracted from the Salford Weekly News," will, I doubt not, be perused with considerable interest by your numerous read- ers, more particularly the inhabitants of this town and neighbourhood, who may well feel proud of the young prodigy whose earnest appeals so deeply move the thousands who throng to hear her in that mighty hive of industry. The fascination of her unadorned but earnest native eloquence seems to be irresistible, and the effect produced by that young and graceful little creature upon the minds of the countless multitudes who listen to her nightly can only be fully appreci- ated by those who, like myself, have heard her beautifully modulated and bel.-like voice fill every corner. of our vast Temperance Hall, keeping crowd- ed audiences rapt in breathless attention, and bearing them away as it were upon the unbroken torrent of beautiful sentences, which for an hour, and without an apparent effort, kept gushing from that childlike and fragile form. The following is the paragraph to which I allude On Tuesday evening a sensation was created among the adherents of the temperance cause in Sal- ford, by the appearance among them for the first time of this young lady, whose lecturing powers are of an extraordinary character. On that evening she delivered the first of a course of lectures in con- nection with the Salford Temperance Society, in the Welsh Calvinistic Chapel, St. Stephen-street. Miss Susannah Evans, (such is the lady's name) is aged on'ty about 13 years, and she is the daughter of a working man residing in Aberdare, South Wales. We understand that hitherto she has eon- fined herself to her native district. and her Salford engagement is the first in which she ventured to appear before a purely English audience. The Rev. Owen Jones presided, and suitably introduced the young lecturer. We need scarcely add, there was a crowded audience assembled to listen to her. Althougn glowing accounts had previously reached us of her accomplishments as a lecturer, we were Although glowing accounts had previously reached us of her accomplishments as a lecturer, we were agreeably surprised by what we heard and saw. With a naturally intelligent appearance she com- bines all the qualities one ought to expect to find in accomplished and experienced orators. Gifted with perfect self-possession, she possesses in an eminent degree that confidence which is so necessary to all public speakers. She spoke for nearly an hour on the subject of the temperance cause, with a freedom and appreciation of her subject truly marvellous. Although she has enjoyed few of the advantages of education, her pronunciation is unexceptionable, and her elocution of a pleasing character. Her anec- dot,;s are pleasantly told, and their drift is fully manifested. Logic is not wanting, and which she appeals to the sympathies or the affections she does not forget to give reason its due. Many of her passages are evidently the impulse of the moment, without the agency of premeditation, yet they are delivered complete and without hesitation," &c. In addition to the foregoing, I have just been fa- voured with the perusal of a letter written by a gentleman in Manchester to her father, full of the most enthusiastic expressions of admiration, and urging the desirability of her stay being prolonged for a few months, as applications for her services were pouring in from Sandbach, Leeds, and the neighbouring towns. It is gratifying to find that she is being taken by the hand by some of the leading men in Manchester, and it is to be hoped that the career which seems to open so brightly will conduce to her lasting happiness, and to that of her poor parents (who naturally look towards her with feelings of fond hope,) as well as to the good of the cause which she has so warmly espoused, Trusting you may find room for the foregoing in your promising journal, and wisaing you and your undertaking every success, I remain, &c., AN ABERDARIAN.

%]} £ goatkm: BANKRUPTS -APRIL 23. Gporge Trickett, 5, Great Winchester street, City, metal merchant and factor—John Neech, Aylsham, Norfolk, miller and coal merchant- Henry Doust. 1, Pomrrov-place, Pomerov-street, New-cross, Surrey, omnibus proprietor James Burqui Gongh, 5, Theberton street, Liverpool- road, Islington, timber merchant—Henry James Norfor, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, builder—^ tVilliam Dudley, Butchers' Arms, Metrop" Vlarket, Islington, licensed rictualler-Ril Bullamore, Boon Gate and New England, I oorough, Northamptonshire, baker, grocer, Iraper--James Andrews, 15, Desborough] Harrow-road, Paddington, butcher and leal r—Thomas Hughes, Talbot Inn, Dig Walsail, Staffordshire, licensed victualler—Sf Hill, Hanlty. Stoke-upon-Trent, Stafford furniture dealer, tailor and draper-Abr Moore, Wednesbury, Staffordshire, chemis Irtiggist-Francis Tremlett, Upton He Devonshire, miller—Samuel Wesley H Leeds, Yorkshire, wine and spirit merchant produce merchant—William Blagg, Bak Derbyshire, hakerand confectioner—Samuel ley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, chemist anddri —George Hamilton Kirkpatrick, 32, Lord N street, Liverpool, draper-Gerard Gandy, wood, near Mold, Flintshire, ironmaster — T1 Oweru-, Stanley-street and Cross street, Holy Anglesey, bak r, grocer, and flour ,nd pro dealer—George Hickes, Portvrood, Stocl Cheshire, cotton manufacturer—Thomas Swi: Robert Wigfall, Manchester, coal merchants INSOLVENT PETITIONERS. May 7, A. Riddiford, Birmingham, constable May 7, W. Copeland, Birminj carpenter and j nner—Mav- 7. W. Austin mingham, brewer's drayman—May 7. J. C Birmingham, coal dealer-May 7, T. Ro Birmingham, no employment—May 7, W. Birmingham, general commission agent—M. W. H. D::iie, out of btisiiiess-May 3, W. Bristol, tea anJ tobacco de.der- May 16, T. sell, Yallon, Somersetshire, tailor and dn May 8, J. Duckworth, Filkington, Lancashii of business—Vlav 9, J. Davies, Weston- Me.r.e, Somersetshire, garden and fruit dc May 9, J.Leak r. Burnham, Somersetshire, man — May 16, W. Rogerson, Shieldfield, 1 umberland, cartman—May 8, H. Jones, Sw Glamorganshire, butcher and cattle dealer 1, J. Bowen, St. Thomas, Glamorganshire, and joiner—May 8, T. Davies, Swansea, G ganshire, labourer and licensed victualler- 14, lJ. Williams, Glamorganshire, chain —May 10, E. Edwards, Wilienhall, Staffor, railway clerk— May 10, B. Parkes, 'W hampton, Staffordshire, brewer—May 7, '1 Lincoln, baker and confectioner—May ] Copperwheat, Mursley, Buckinghamshire, bu,inpss-May 4, E. Bulley, Sheerneis, carpenter's mate in the Royal Navy—Ma} Harvey, Ashorington, Devonshire, mille carpenter—May 10, G. Whitbread, An Bedfordshire, out of business.

RAILWAY TIME TABU TAFF VALE. UP. Wfr-k I)h\ | Sun From h. in ip. m.,p oi.Ih m Cardiff Docks 9 20! 3 0 8 5' Cardiff.. 9 3d 3 10 fi 30 9 Llnndaff 9 39; 3 19 6 40 9 Pentvrch 9 47 3 27 6 4- 91 Tatt's Well 9 52 3 32 « 53 9 2 Treforest 10 3 3 43 7 5 9 3 N^wbrid_re Ill 8 3 48 7 11 9 3 Rhondda Branch I Newbridge Junctn. 10 1 3 50 7 SO !l 5 Porth J 110 22} 4 2 7 43 10 Ystraf] !lo 40 4 2 8 2 10 2 Aberdare Junction 10 19 3 59 7 2' 9 4 Aberdare Branch: Ai<ei'dare Junction.;10 20 4 0 7 25 9 5 Mountain A*li.10 30 4 10 7 35 I'» Treatnun |l0 38 4 18 7 43 10 Aberdare ji„ 42! 4 22 7 47 10 1 Quaker's Yard June.! for West Mdlnd. Ry. lO 32: 4 12 7 36 Troi'dyrtiiw 10 4H 4 23! 7 4^ 10 1 Merthyr ijO 51) 4 30] 7 55 ltf 2 OWN WVi-k Da\s Su From a. hi p. m. p. m. a 11 Merthvr 8 15 2 0, 6 40 9 1 Troedyrbiw 8 23 2 8j 6 49 9 1 Quaker's Yard June for West .Yldlnd Ry. 8 34: 2 19' 7 19 2 Al»eri:are Junction 8 47j 2 32j 7 15 9 4 Aberdare Branch: A"erdare 8 20j 2 .*>| 6 48 9 1 Ti.ea,t,a,, 8 24 2 9 6 52 9 1 Mountain Ash. 8 32 2 17j 7 0 9 2 Aberdare Junclio.^ 8 42j 2 27j 7 10 9 3 Newbridge 8 571 2 42 7 26 9*5 Rhondda Branch: Y>trad 8 10, 1 551 6 26 8 5 Forth 8 28j 13i 6 45 9 Newbridge Junctn. 8 42; 2 27 7 0 9 2 Treforest 9 2> 2 47 7 31 9 5 Taff's Well 9 13; 2 58 7 42 10 Pentvrch 9 18:. 3 3 7 47 10 1 Lbn.daff 9 26 3 11 7 56 10 2 Cardiff 9 35, 3 2 8 5 10 3 Cardiff Dock* VALE OF NEATH. FROM | Week. Days. j Snn I 'a- m P. ia) p. ni. p- m p. m-a m. p Merthvr. 8 55 5!i •> •' 7 45 5 Ai>einant 9 7 2*2 li 12 7 57 0 Uwydcneit 0 12.4 7 6 17 8 2 fi ilirwai.) ,.ar.j 9 IH '2 13 6 23 ..886 Mievrlare rip 9 0 1 5-i J 20 fi 5 8 1(1 7 50 5 Hirwain..ar 9 13 2 8 3 35 0 18 8 23 8 3 <1 Hiiwain 9 2i 2 15 ti 25 8 10 0 (ilyn Neath -II 2 34 « -|J 8 39 0 liesolven 9 51 2 4:i 6 53 8 38 6 Alienlylais !It 5 2 55 7 5 S 5« 6 Neath In l» 3 0 7 10 8 55 7 KROM Week Day. a. m. p m. p. ni. p. m p. m. a id p Neath 8 30 2 5.' 7 45 9 2» A'>erdylais 8 35 2 57 7 5n 9 25 Resolven 8 47 39 8 0 9 35 Glyn Neath.. 8 57 H III 8 8 9 4i Hirwain ..ar 9 17 3 39 8 28 10 3 Hirwair. rfp. 9 23 •? 20 3 45 « 30 8 35 10 10 < A herd ire nr. 9 35 2 30 3 57 6 45 8 45 10 30 d Hirwain.. rip. 9 211 3 42 8 31 10 6 Llwvdcoed 9 2? 3 49 8 38|I0 13 Aliernant 9 37 3 59 8 48.10 23 Meithvr 9 5m 4 '2 9 njlo 33

|3irilrs, nuh BIRTHS. THREE AT A BIRTH.-On the 16th instz wife of Mr. Josiah Evans of Rhydsarnal LlanQn, near Llanelly, of three children-t, and a girl. They are fine children, looking I healthy. MARRIAGES. April 18, at Llangennech Church, by tJ Henry Ralph Nevill, M.A., Perpetual Curate I Yarmouth, Honorary Canon of Norwich, and of the bride," Rees Goring Thomas, Esq., of Carmarthenshire, to Emily, youngest dauf the late Richard Junion Nevill, Esq., of I nech Park. April 13, at Carmel Baptist Chapel, by Mi John, deputy-registrar, Mr. Morris Williams Martha Rees, bcth of Aberaman. April 13, at the Register Office, Merthyr, Howell Williams, registral, Mr. Rees Rees Amelia Smith, both of Abercwmboy. April 22, at the Register Office, by Mr. John, deputy-registrar, Mr. Evan Jones, at1 clerk, to Miss Mary Price, both of Aberdare. April 24, at Carrmel Baptist Chapel, Aber< Mr. Philip John, deputy-registrar. Mr. John 'V to Mrs. Margaret Parry, both of Aberaman. Mae Philip John, Y bach gen lion, Yn para i briodi Dewch ato'n wir, Cewch gysur hir, Os na wuewch chwi'difaru. DEATHS. April 13, at Newport, aged 31, Mr. Alfre< Gibson, Reporter at the Merlin Office. ABERDARE: Printed and Published by JOSIAH THOMAS at his Residence, Commercial-place, Parish of Aberdare, in the County of Glai Saturday, April 21th, 1861.