The Aberystwith Observer

PENNY READINGS. The second of a aeries of these readings was given at the National Schoolroom, on Wednesday night, when there was a goudiy attendance. The chair- man, J. G. W. Bonsall, Esq., opened the readings with a pithy and appropriate address, which was well received. The readings and the singing, espe- cially the choir singing, were well rendered, and the selections were happy, amusing, and instructive. The readers were Mr T. Simon, Mr G. H. Thomas, both clear and distinct.. Mr Isaac Williams, who read Yr Ysgolfeistr, from Brutusiana, in a manner that showed his full appreciation of the humour of Brutus and the troub es of a schoolmaster's life when harassed by parents as well as by their progeny (prodigies). Mr O'Halloran read •' selections frum Lover," in his happiest style, and was loudly ap- plauded. The last reading was by the Rev. E. Owen Phillips. M.A.,—" Dyn yn ei ieunctyd, canol oed- ran, a henaint," which was well received and appreciated. Miss E. Jones, who has lately come out in these P. H., is a great acquisition. Her voice is power- ful, of a good quality, and she enunciates well. Y Gadlys," by Miss E. Jones, (taking the place of Misa Vaughan,) and Mr J. Williams. Song and chorus, by Mr James and party, were decided suc- cesses, and much credit is due to Mr J. Williams and Mr James for the efficient manner in which they have trained their choirs. The Exile of Erin," by Mr Pryse Phillips brought the classic beauty of Campbell's Ballads to the mind of many an admirer of the Band of Hope; and "Y Pwn ar gefn yr Awen," by Mr E. Morgan, highly amused the audience, as did also "Y diwrnod tal," by Messrs R. James, W. Jones, and E. Jones. The last song was Good Night," by Mr J Williams and party. When, after a vote of thanks by the vicar to the chairman for his able presidency, the National An- them was sung, and the meeting broke up, and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. ZEALOT.—Your letter on the conduct of the commit- tee of magistrates appointed to fix upon a site for the county gaol is a series of sufficiently severe comments; but you have no just reason for in- cluding Col. Pryse and Sir Pryse as amongst those who ill-treated Aberystwyth. Neither of these gentlemen was on the committee to which you refer. And your remarks on Mr Parry scarcely apply, since from the formation of the committee. as we understand, he declined to act. We print the concluding portion of your letter with great pleasure :— With all due respect to the magistrates, Aber- ystwyth intends to fight it out honourably'to the last, and, if defeated by the magistrates, then to ap- peal to the Home Secretary. If that take no effect, the county shall have a clean discharge from the borough of Aberystwyth, as the 6001. per annum Aberystwyth will soon pay to the county rate will be ample to place this borough on its own hooks, and leave a nice little item for the ratepayers of the county to make up."

A SPLENDID SERMON. From the Daily Telegraph of last Monday we extract the following leading remarks upon a case heard in a London police court, reported else- where :— Here is the spirit which, growing constantly more strong, becoming daily and hourly more common and less wonderful in the world, will by-and-bye change the aspect of human society, as sunlight changes bare trees into the leafy beauty of June. This is a sample of the essence of Christian ethics, just as perfect as the story of the Jericho road, though it be only told of a London sot and of a su- burban builder of villas." No man has so much as touched the hem of Christ's doctrine, who cannot understand the contented persistence with which a a tender heart like this sometimes follows up the follies and perversities of a self-imposed charge. Too many amongst us would witness such a wretch lying where his manhood fell, and "pass by on the other side But the Builder comes from Samaria, where drink is brewid, and where he once knew something of the same moral decadence. He frankly tells us so himself; for little things like shyness, vanity, or self-complacency die from off the healthy soul of such a man, as last year's leaves do from a growing oak. There are two feelings that cannot get into such a heart—one is indifference, and the other is despair. Other folks may do their duty on other roads. Such a one, upon his road, will dis- mount and pick up the "neighbour" that he comes across, and never quit him, please Heaven, till he is healed of his ugly hurts. Is he deep-wounded by the vice ? Has the cursed drink gone far to rob him of his brains? So much the more need of steady surgery and long help. "Take the easy cases, you who like them," such a man will say, "give me a tough one, to try my own cure upon it, and to see whether pity and patience are not stronger than all the devils." To such a nature as this «• humanity" is a word with quite another meaning from that which is given in the dictionaries. To it the "image of God" is no mere phrase; the "love of God" is no dream. It does not know contempt, or pride, or rancour, or loss of trust. It holds that all living human creatures come into the category of "God's creatures;" for which reason an eternal glory, a. deathless hope, and an irresistible love shine clear and plain before our eyes, straight down from the Father's" seat into the vilest ahd darkest abysses of our sorrowful and sinful life. Those that are "good hate the sinner those that are like this Builder of Samaria love him, and only hate and fight against his sin. The strong spirit of their happy faith laughs at vexation, failure, or relapse it will strive to cast, not seven devils only, but seventy times seven, out of the soul which it loves, before it loses heart, or believes that the Good Father hateth anything that he hath made." The eyes that see by this celestial light smile at our little social chandeliers and candlesticks of morality as Cimmerian darkness. No drab that reels the mid- night street, no drunkard stupefied by gin, no mur- derer at the gallows' foot, no cheat detected, no poisoner denounced, no desperate suicide with the razor at his throat, but is to this calm steadfastness of Christly love, this sure knowledge of God s in- finite resources,, this inexhaustible fountain of active living pity, a strayed child of God still, though at the husks and the swiM-troughs-a strayed child of God who must suffer, repent, and change, but for whom the angels wait with patient sighs in heaven, and for whom men on earth are bound to work and hope with a patience at least as gentle and reliant.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions and sentlments of our Correspondents.

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LOCAL. PETTY SESSIONS, ABERYSTWYTH. Tuesday, March 17th, 1868. Before Richard Roberts, Esq., mayor, and John Davies, Esq. TRANSFER OF LICKWSB. The license of the Black Horse public-house, Trefechan, was transferred from the name of Eliza- beth Rees to that of John Griffiths, carrier. WOW-PAYMENT OF RATSS. Several summonses for non-payment of poor rate were heard and adjudicated on. A summons was granted against David Richards, boots at the Belle-vue Hotel, to show cause why he should not pay 11. 12s. 4!d. poor rates. THE LICENSING QUESTION. Zophar Humphreys, of Great Dark-gate-street, applied for a license to sell retail wines, on the Jround that his was an eating-house, and so entitled 0 the license within the meaning of the Act. It was remarked (hat Mr James was refused a license when he made application on the ground that because be sold biscuits and sweets he ought to be considered a confectioner within the meaning of the Act. Application refused.

TOWN COMMISSIONERS, ABERYSTWYTH. Tuesday, March 3rd, 1868. A fortnightly meeting of the town commissioners was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday last. The commissioners present were—Messrs Richard Ro- berts, (mayor,) in the chair, John Davies, Charles Hackney, David Roberts, Dr. C. Rice Williams, John Williams, (43, Marine Terrace,) John Jones, (Great Dark-gale-street,) Jonathan Pell, Rowland Evans, and J. R. Jones. Mr John Vaughan, town surveyor; Mr Jesse Morgan, turncock and Mr William Rice, rate col- rector, were in attendance. The ordinary bills for labour, &c were examined and passed. THE DRAINAGE. Mr D. Roberts read the following letter which had been addressed to him :— 6, Terrace Walks, Bath, March 2nd, 1868. My dear Sir,-The authorities of Aberystwyth can proceed to construct a drain across Mrs Wemys's property in accordance with your letter. They will, of course, be responsible if any damage is done to the property by reason of the execution of the works. Yours very faithfully, J. H. CoTTERELL. David Roberts, Esq., Trefechan, Aberystwyth. MANCHESTER & MILPORD RAILWAY. Mr Thomas said that this railway paid the town nothing for water, because they were supplied by the other company, to whom they paid 16/. a year. Mr Thomas was requested to write to Mr Hamer, the traffic manager of the Manchester and Milford line, stating that the commissioners must charge his company from the opening of the line at the same rate as the Cambrian line is charged. THE DRAINAGE AG ALL*. A discussion took place as to the proposed drain in Trefechan. Mr Pell asked the meeting whether they were willing to expend 80i. or 100/. on work on which they bad already expended 120Z ? He thought in the state of the town's finances they were not in a position to lay out IDOl. Mr Thomas: But what are we to do when the Government inspector comes down here, as he uu- doubtedly will in the spring, when he points this uuremedied evil out to U8? Mr Pell: We could remedy the evil for a couple of pounds by raising the floor of the one bouse and the drain. The Mayor did not think that Mr Pell or any one could remedy the evil so. Mr Pell said it would be cheaper for the town to buy the property and pull that bouse down and re- build it. Even if the water did overflow the field in the spring time, it would be cheaper for the town to pay a compensation for tbe consequent loss sus- tained by the proprietor rather than tay out a sum of 100/. They were not justified in such an outlay at present. Dr. Williams said that no work shoold be done unless a plan was laid on the table. Mr Thomas: It has been decided that a plan of the water and drainage be made out, but want of funds was the cause of its not being done. Mr Pell said that Mr Bush's plan was in existence. Dr. Williams proposed that the plau be laid be- fore the commissioners at their next meeting before the work be done because at present there was no knowing whether the outlay of this 801. would be effectual. In fact, there ought to be plans of the whole town. Mr Hackney: Hear, hear. The Mayor: But what are the poor people to do in the meantime ? The drain must be made in the meantime. Mr Vaughan It is the worst place in the town. Mr Thomas: And while several thousand pounds have been expended on this side of the river, a very small sum has been expended in Trefechan, cer- tainly not in comparison with its asseesible value. Mr D. Roberts said that the proposed drain would effectually drain those places. Mr Pell: Let us drain when we have funds. Dr. Williams: There ought to be plans produced of all such works proposed to be done. Mr Pell thought that Mr Thomas ought to be re- quested to write to Mr Paul, asking him to attend and explain the plans this day fortnight. The Mayor: You must have that drain, because if an inspector were to come down he would rebuke us for having no accommodation to the houses. Mr D. Roberts: They have to throw their offal in tbe streets. Mr Davies: But suppose you decide to make this drain, where are you to get the money to pay for the work? (Laughter.) Mr Thomas: I think you have put an end to the discussion now. (Laughter.) A general conversation ensued. Mr John Davies proposed that a sum of 5Z. be laid out by Mr Vaughan on raising the flooring of the house. Mr Thomas Davies asked for leave to put the rubbish from the buildings at Penbryndiodde' on the beach. Mr Pell complained of great rocks being thrown on the beach, they ought to be carted to the com- missioners' property behind that wants filling up. The tide cannot take those rocks away. Mr Davies undertook to do as suggested. Permission was granted, the work to be done un- der the direction of Mr Vaughan. Mr Davies applied for water for building purposes. He proposed 1/. for three months. Granted at 2s. a week as long as water could be spared. Permission was granted Davies to lay rails across the road. Mr Pell called attention to the accumulation of bark and tan rubhish thrown under the house of Mrs Jones, of Graig-goch. He thought notice ought to be given to the occupier of ihe tan-yard that they had permission to throw it in the commis- sioners'yard to mix with tbe manure. The stench of the decomposing tan was disgusting and over- powering. The usual general conversation followed. Mr Pell said that in England farmers paid 4!i. and 5s. a load tor such stuff, and Mr Evans, Loves- grove, paid 3s. a load for it. Mr Davies: Where is it to be put? Mr J. Jones: I don't think that is our business. Mr Davies: But where are the tan-yard people to put it? Mr J Jones: That is their business. (Laughter.) Mr Vaughan was ordered to prevent any more being thrown on the beach, and to have the present heap thrown below high water mark.

» THE COUNTY GAOL. In our list of the committee elected to act for Aberystwyth in the above matter, at the public meeting held in the Town-hall on Tuesday se'nnight, the name of H. E. Taylor, Esq., was inadvertently omitted.

+ THE COUNTY GAOL. The committee appointed at the last public meet- ing to suggest proper measures for securing to Ab- erystwyth its selection as a proper site for the new county gaol, met on Tuesday last, at the Town Hall The members of the committee present were-Messrs Richard Roberts, (mayor.) in the chair, Dr. C Rice Williams, H. E. Taylor, Hugh Hughes, W. H. Thomas, Benjamin Hughes, J. J Atwood, Jonathan Pell, John Davies, John Rees, and Mr O'Halloran, the secretary. Amongst the general company were Messrs. Tho- mas Jones, J. P W. Burgess,*( Manager North and South Wales Bank,) John Cox, (Postmaster,) Dr. Morris Jones, Rowland Evans, &c. Dr. Williams proposed that Mr O'Halloran be requested to read to the meeting a pamphlet which had just been published on this subject. Mr Benjamin Hughes seconded The secretary, in compliance with the request of the meeting, then read the following pamphlet, (just published by Mr Jenkins, of Aberystwytb,) enti- tled Suggestions as to the proper Site for the New County Qao] for Cardiganshire." The met en of Col. Lewes, carried at the Cardi- ganshire Epiphany quarter sessions for 1868, held at Aberayron, that a committee be appointed to fix up- on the best site in the county for the erection of a county gaol, has given rise to a controversy between the ratepayers of the various unions, and the chief towns in the county, of a nature rather varm, and, at times, too, personal. The principal arguments used by the advocates on all sides have found their way into the columns of the public press. But as each newspaper supports its own special views on the question, and as each line of argument is, to a great extent, studied only by those who support the opinions it puts forth, the following pamphlet has been written with the object of placing before the magistrates individually and as a body, and before the ratepayers generally, a plain unvarnished state- ment of the claims of each competitor. This is a question the issue of which involves the most serious considerations-the most immediate and important interests of the county at large. Its discussion should not be shrouded in the toist of party prejudice or personal feeling it must be open to the full light of public enquiry for it is by pub- lic opinion, and not by private interest or personal pique, that an equitable decision is to be arrived at. It appears that the four places in the county which claim to be, each. the proper site for the county gaol, are Cardigan, Aberayron, Lampeter, and Aber- ystwyth. The claim of Cardigan is founded on the fact that she has from time immemorial" been the assize town of the county, and that she is already possessed of a prison, which could, she asserts, be j repaired for a sum much under in amount than that which would be required for the erection of an en- tirely new building. Aberayron asserts her right to distinction, on the argument that she holds a more central position than any of the other towns in the county, and that so far as accommodation is con- cerned she is inferior only to Aberystwyth. Lam- peter lays stress likewise on her almost equi-distance from the extreme north and the extreme south of the county and shows her superiority to Aberayron and Cardigan in enjoying the unquestionable advan- tage of railway communication. Lastly, Aberyst- wyth avers that she, and she only, is entitled to be considered the proper site for the new gaol for various reasons her position as the centre of the population and wealth of the county the unlimited accommodation which she affords her convergence of railways from the north and from the south and the offer she is willing to make to the county of a free site for the prison. Taking these towns in the above order. The plea which Cardigan puts in to be considered by prescrip- tive right the assize town of the county is not tenable, for we have lately seen throughout England the assizes changed in many counties. When Cardigan was chosen, in time remote, the assize town for this county, it was so chosen as in connection with other assize towns-being most easy of access by the judges coming this circuit. But the introduction of railways into Wales has totally altered the case since then, and Cardigan is now, with the probable exception of Aberayron, the most inaccessible town in the county. Then as to the argument of being in possession of an old gaol, which, according to the most modest estimate, would require 5,0001. to put in present repair, it is said that such is the chronic state of dilapidation into which that building has fallen, that five years hence it would require another 5.000Z. towards other repairs, and so on, from time to time so that, in fact, the county would be periodi- cally taxed for the pampering of an exploded tradi- tion. Now as, according to Col. Lewes's estimate, a new gaol could be built for 8,000/ it is clear that the new building would be by far the more economi- cal scheme for the county in the end. From Cardigan we pass to Aberayron. This town, which has enjoyed the benefit of the quarter sessions meetings for over the last twenty years, makes claim to consideration of holding the most central position of all the chief towns in the county. Undoubtedly she does occupy that position geogra- phically speaking and, furthermore, her accommo- dation is infinitely superior to that of Lampeter, and, possibly, superior to that of Cardigan, It is rational, in narrow-minded reasoning, to expect that those immediately connected with Aberayron should object to the removal of the assizes from Cardigan, because they are of opinion that Cardigan is the most inappropriate place in the county for the as- sizes, and are, therefore, well convinced that the quarter sessions will never be removed -there. But Aberayron very naturally fears that if the seat of the assizes be removed from Cardigan to any one of the other competing places, the sessions will most probably follow in the footsteps of such removal Whether this be a worthy and weighty consideration is a question which must be left to the magistrates and ratepayers of the county to decide. It conse- quently appears to those who will look matters fairly in the face, that the advocacy of Aberayron is not so much in favour of Cardigan, and against the other towns in the county, as it is meant to resist all mea- sures which are likely to result in removing the quarter sessions from their present seat. Crossing the county from Aberayron, by a tedious turnpike road, Lampeter is reached. Here arises the third claim to be considered a proper site for the county gaol. The claims of Lampeter are consider- able, and. in a measure, superior to those—each in a degree-both of Cardigan and Aberayron. Like Aberayron, Lampeter claims, but not with equal justice, to occupy a central position, equi-distant, north and south, in the county. But Lampeter en- joys that advantage which over-rides all other ad- vantages on the part of Aberayron—the advantage of railway communication. Here it must be admit- ted that Lampeter shoots ahead of both Cardigan and Aberayron, no matter how lamentably she may fall short of the other two towns in accommodation and other considerations. Lastly, we come to Aberystwyth. Aberystwyth claims not only to possess in a double degree all the advantages which the other three towns of the county boast, but also additional advantages un- dreamt of in their philosophy. Her population is much greater than that of all the other towns added together. Her rateable property is such that she contributes one-sixth of the whole county rate. Her accommodation in hotels, inns, and lodging-houses of every degree is unlimited. Her convergence of railways makes her the head quarters of the whole county. The mineral wealth of the county lies within a radius of twenty miles from the town and she possesses the only important port on the coast of Cardiganshire. These, roughly stated, are her claims as against all the other towns united. Now let us compare Aberystwyth with each of the other towns singly. To begin with Cardigan. Cardigan possesses over Aberystwyth, and over the other two towns as well, the very questionable advantage of being iti possession of au old gaol. But there Cardigan's claim to superiority ends. Cardigan is situated on the extreme south point of the county, and almost on the sea-shore, so that whilst Cardigan has only two sides-north and east-of the most thinly popu- lated part of the county, Abprystwyth is situated in the very centre of the most wealthy and populous districts in the county, having fourteen miles of country to the north, as well as rich lines of country to the south and east. Aberystwyth possesses rail- way communication with the north and with the south, whereas Cardigan has no railway communi- cation at all. Now, as the great majority of jurors, witnesses, &c., are summoned to the assizes from the upper end of the county, can it be denied that Aber- ystwyth would be a more convenient and suitable place for the holding of the assizes than is Cardigan? On the other hand, it mny be argued that it would be equally unfair to drag jurors from Cardigan to Aberystwyth as it now is to drag them down from Aberystwyth to Cardigan. This appears plausible at first sight, but a moment's consideration will show the fallacy of the premises assumed. Jurors could not be summoned from any place south of Cardigan, whereas they are now being constantly summoned from a distance of fourteen miles, north of Aberyst- wyth. Besides the great majority of jurors, accord- ing to the various districts of the county, residing in and around Aborystwyth, there is no comparison between the relative rights of the two towns. If it be found necessary to inconvenience any section of jurors, then of two evils choose the lesser, and do not sacrifice the interests of the many to those of the few. No one, surely, will dream for a moment of comparing the accommodation of Cardigan to Ab- erystwyt And as to the county rate of either town wbilst the Aberystwyth union pays on pro- perty rated at 80,780l the assessment of Cardigan is on 20,8001., being a surpus for Aberystwyth of of 53 980/ to which, in justice, should be added the Machynlleth union, and thus making Aberystwyth pay on a sum of 56,6UOl. in excess of the rateable pro- perty of Cardigan. If Aberayron enjoyed the advantages of railway communication she would certainly prove the most formidable opponent of Aberystwyth, because Aber- ayron occupies a central position in the county, and like Aberystwyth the whole of her union is included in the county, whereas a large portion of the Car- digan union is in Pembrokeshire; and a large por- tion of the Lampeter union is in Carmarthenshire. Aberayron too possesses a tolerably commodious court-house, and a considerable amount of accom- modation. But that fatal want of railway accom- modation altogether bars her claim. Then Aber- ystwyth is rated on 44,910/. in excess of Aberayron. As to Lumpeter, the objections which apply to Cardigan, in a great measure, also apply to this town. A large portion of its union is in another county, and it is not situated in a populous district on the Cardiganshire side. In the property on which it is assessed (even including that large por- tion in Carmarthenshire) it is inferior to Aberyst- wyth by 02,186/. If the assizes were to be removed to Lampeter the county would not only be put to the expense of building a gaol, but also of building a court-hall and a house for the judge. Even after this there would be no accommodation for the mem- bers of the bar, the grand and petty jurors, witnesses, &c. The only real claim which Lampeter can make to consideration is the advantage she enjoys in rail- way accommodation. And here, certainly she possesses a great advantage over both Cardigan and Aberayron. But, assuredly, in the matter of rail- way communication Lampeter is, and must continue to be, immeasurably behind Aberystwyth, which is the common terminus both of the Cambrian and of the Manchester & Milford lines. Judges, jurors, and witnesses, could reach Aberystwyth by either railway, from the north or from the south, without being obliged to change trains; whereas persons summoned from the north of the county to attend at Lampeter wI.uld of necessity be obliged to change trains at Aberystwyth. And as to the relative ac- commodation of the two towns, that may be seen in the fact that the Queen's Hotel, in Aberystwyth, could provide accommodation for as many people as all the inns and lodging-houses in Lampeter together. It is clear, therefore, that measured one town as against another, Aberystwyth is, beyond the shadow of a doubt, the proper position for the county gaol and this is no rash or immoderate estimate of the weight of her claim. But the question may be looked at in other lights Ystrad is reckoned the geographical centre of the county. Follow then the line of the turnpike road which passes through Ytrad, leading from Aberayron to Lampeter, and estimate the population and value of property north and south of such line, and so decide the question as between Cardigan and Aberystwyth. To the north of that line are the following unions:— Aberystwyth, possessing rateable pro- perly to the amount of £80,780 Machynlleth ditto ditto 2,620 Tregaron ditto ditto 32,960 Making a total of £ 116,360 To the south of that line are the fol- lowing unions;- Cardigan, possessing &e. £ %g goo Xewcastle-Emlyn ditto ditto 32^280 —-— £ 59,080 Showing a surplus of rateable property for the upper half of the county, amounting to £57,280 In this calculation it will be observed that neither Aberayron nor Lampeter has been noticed, each being taken as equally divisable between north and south. From these figures it will be seen that the Aberystwyth half of the county contributes almost double the amount of county rate which is contri- buted by the Cardigan half. So that the claim of Aberystwyth for consideration is on this head alone twice as powerful as that of Cardigan. Let us now draw a like parallel as to the claims of Lampeter and Aberystwyth, and see the result. Aberystwyth alone contributes more towards the county rate than do Lampeter, Cardigan, and New- castle-Emlyn added together. Drawing across the county a half-way line between Lampeter and Aber- ystwyth, besides giving to Lampeter the benefit of all the south part of the county below her, and making no deduction for the great portion of tbe rateable property of tbe Lampeter and Cardigan unions which is in other counties, Aberystwyth alone exceeds the other three unions combined by a con- siderable amount. The figures may be stated thus :— Aberystwyth possesses property rateable to the estimated value of -£80,780 Lampeter ditto ditto £ 21,220 Cardigan ditto ditto 26,800 Newcastle-Emlyn ditto ditto 82,880 £ 80,300 Leaving a surplus in favour of Aberystwyth alone, as against the other three unions, of 480 To which of course must be added the Machynlleth union, north of Aberyst- WfLh 2,620 Surplus for Aberystwyth, a. against Lam- peter, combined with Cardigan and New- cuotle-Emlyn £ 3,100 Surely, if these figures be correct they ought to put an end to all argument against Aberystwyth. The unions of Aberayron and Tregaron fire not taken into the above calculation, because they may be equally divided between Aberystwyth and Lam- peter. If any further argument is necessary to prove that Aberystwyth is the suitable site for the county gaol, it may be deduced from the very significant menace which lies behind the hint that should the claims of Aberystwyth be ignored, that town will seek to separate herself from the coanty. That she will be capable of putting such hinted threat into execution is not to be denied and it is not wise of the county to lightly scorn such a threat, coming from a com- munity which defrays a sixth of the whole expenses of the county government. There may be some short-sighted or interested few who believe what they wish to believe, or say what they don't believe, who assert that such threat is an idle one, and only used to coerce the county. Let us enquire what ground there is for such scepticism. According to the old rating, and that was when Aberystwyth was rated at 6,000l. less than at present, for last year the amount of rates paid by the parish of Aberystwyth was 3811. 17 s. 5d. This was in support of the pre- sent county system of government. The rateable expenses of Aberystwyth how would stand thus .— Aberystwyth. as paying tbe county rate for the year ending 26th March, 1868 9831 17 5 Add to which, increMed rate upon increased property, by new valuation, say 100 0 0 £481 If 5 Were Aberystwyth separate from the county the effect would be a great saving to the former- The local government expenses would be the build- ing of a gaol, the payment of a Recorder (who always accepts nominal salary), and the support of three policemen. The effect of such an arrange- ment would be :—As the gaol for the borough could be built for, say, 2,000/. Interest on £ 2,000. at 5 per cent. j6100 0 0 Salary of Recorder 5000 Support of three policemen 150 0 0 jesoooo Consequently, deducting 300/. from 481/. 16s. 5d. would leave a clear balance to Aberystwyth by the change, of 1801. This is the way to look this phase of the question in the face, nor allow the whole county to believe, according to interested doctrines, that Aberystwyth has no reason to be sincere in her professions. The subject so far is exhausted. These facts of the controversy have been placed in an honest light before those who will be kind enough to peruse this pamphlet. There is not a statement of fact which the writer has made that he believes to be contro- vertible, and in making these statements be has acted in the interests of the county at large, and not in those of any particular town. It is now the office of the bench of mag'strates> to whom this pamphlet is respectfully inscribed, after due consideration of the genuine merits of the case, to weigh well their decisions in the balance of justice, and to leave no opportunity for malcontents hereafter to point a finger to any act, the spring of which might well from personal interest or party spleen. From the high character of our bench of magistrates we may safely conclude that no unworthy motive will be permitted to direct their decision and that they will continue to act. as they have hitherto, from the date of their formation, acted, with honour to them- selves, with credit to the Crown, which here they represent, and, consequently, with undiluted justice to the ratepayers of the county, over whom they have been elected local governors." The reading of the pamphlet was hailed with fre- quent expressions of approval and applause. At the conclusion, # t Mr Thomas Jones said It was one of the best pam- phlets he ever perused. It was temperate in tone, logical in argument, and conclusive in proof. (Ap- plause.) Mr Hugh Hughes remarked that the writer had been very cautious and circumspect in his work, for he had understated the claims of Aberystwyth rather than overstated them. (Hear, hear.) Mr Atwood was of opinion that a copy of the pam- phlet just read ought to be sent to the Secretary of State, to the judges, to thq various barristers coming this circuit, to all the magistrates in the county, and to all the officials connected with the court. (Hear, hear.) Mr Thomas Jones: I would send a copy to friend and foe. Let it go everywhere. Be assured it will do good. It is an honest statement of facts, without any colouring whatever, and I think it ought to be distributed widely. (Applause.) Mr Atwood Send it to every member of the North Wa.es bar. Mr Thomas Jones thought that in order to circu- late it properly they could not do with less than 500 copies. Mr B. Hughes suggested employing counsel to re- present Aberystwyth at the next meeting of quarter sessions. Mr Atwood approved of employing some such man whom they would not pooh pooh down- '(Hear.) Mr Benjamin Hughes proposed that a copy of the pamphlet be sent to the Secretary of State, to each of the judges, (with a special letter from the mayor of Aberystwyth,) to the magistrates of the county, the members of the bar, and the officials connected with the court. Mr Atwood seconded. Carried with acclamation. Mr Hugh Hughes proposed that a barrister be employed to represent Aberystwyth at the approach- ing quarter sessions. Mr W. H. Thomas seconded. Carried unanimously Mr H. E. Taylor proposed that the particulars of the population of each district referred to in the pamphlet be printed and distributed with the pam- phlet. Mr Pell seconded. The writer of the pamphlet undertook to carry out such expressed desire. Mr Thomas Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the mayor for his presence there. Every one knew that Mr Roberts was always ready to promote and assist in all measures which were calculated to do good to the town. (Hear. hear ) Mr W. Burgess had great pleasure in seconding. He, together with every one present, must endorse the remarks of Mr Jones. (Hear.) The mayor thanked the meeting, and expressed himself always ready to do anything in his power to promote the interest of his fellow townsmen. (Hear.) Mr Atwood thought there was one more duty they were called on to perform before breaking up that-meeting: and that was to tender a vote of thanks to Mr O'Halloran for the ability with which he had advocated the claims of the town, which, in fact, he had been the means of bringing forward., (Hear, hear.) It was only due to that gentleman that he be publicly thanked. (Applause.) Mr Thomas Jones: I beg leave to second that with all my heart. Mr O'Halloran is fully deser- ving of our best thanks, and I hope, sincerely hope, that the tovyn will have the pluck to return that gen- tleman a more substantial acknowledgment than that contained in mere words, (pt-ar, hear ) Mr O'llsdloran-hawtr^" kriefly^'ackriowledged the compliment, the meeting broke up.

— CORONER'S INQUEST. John Maurice Davies, Esq., coroner for this district, held an inquest on Tuesday last, at the house 3, Church-street, Aberystwyth, on the body of Elizabeth Peters, Who came by her death under the following circumstances :— Jenkin Richards, sworn A little before eight o'clock on the morning of Sunday, the 15th inst., I saw a body in the water, above the bridge, at Tre- fechan. I went down to the water, and saw it was the body of a woman. I then went to look for some- body to come with me to take the body out. People did come down with me, arid we took the body out. She was dead. It was the body of Elizabeth Peters. She had her stockings on her feet, and a nightcap on her head, and a gown on her body, which ap- peared to be her night-gown. I have known her for many years. I never considered her to be quite sane. Her hands were not tied when she was found —-her arms were spread out in the water. There was no appearance that the deceased had suffered any violence. J The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased came to her death by drowning herself in the river Rheidol, whilst in a state of unsound mind.

THE CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY GAOL QUESTION. The Oswestry Advertiser contains the following notice of the pamphlet which has just been published on the above subject- "A pamphlet written ostensibly in the "interests of the county at large," but evidently by a partizan of Aberystwyth, has been printed by Mr. Jenkins. By the pamphlet we learn that there are four places named for the erection of the new building, viz „•— Cardigan, Aberayron, Lampeter, and Aberystwyth. The claim of Cardigan seems to be that of possession; Aberayron that of position; that of Lampeter rail- way accommodation and those of Aberystwyth a railway added to its commercial importance. No doubt local influence will have much to do with the final settlement of the question, but, reading the pamphlet, map in hand, we cannot help thinking that a perfect stranger would fix upon Lampeter as the site for the county gaol and for the holding of the assizes. Cardigan is, of course, out of the question, lying at one extremity of the county, and having no railway communication with the rest of the county. Aberayron, although in a better position geographi- cally, is put out of court by its isolation. Aberyst- wyth stands well, but by the map it would appear that Lampeter could be as easily reached from Car- digan, and pretty nearly as well from Aberayron as Aberystwyth could. And if this be so, then it cer- tainly stands better than Aberystwyth, for Lampeter lies more in the heart of the county, and the towns are connected by railway. One objectiou raised to Lampeter is its want of accommodation for the bar, prosecutors, witnesses, &c.; but were an assize hall built there private enterprise would soon supply the rest. Still Aberystwyth has everything that is necessary (save gaol) already, which is a great point in its favour. The weakest passage in the pamphlet is the threat of Aberystwyth to disconnect itself from tbe county, and get a Recorder, a gaol, and Three Policemen of its own, if it shall not be the capital! There are Recorders attached to two or three towns of Shropshire, but these functionaries do not usurp the place of Her Majesty's judges, and the county gaol is at Shrewsbury, where the pri- soners, even of the towns possessing Recorders, are confined, and (in graver offences) are tried. Does Aberystwyth, when it shakes off Cardigan, intend to offer itself to Montgomeryshire as its capital ? But, of course, Aberystwyth never seriously contemplates a disruption from the rest of the county and either it or Lampeter (possessing as they do railway com- munication) ought to have the gaol, and hold the assizes. And the magistrates ought to be guided in their decision simply and solely by the question which place is the easier of access to the bulk of the inhabitants." How, with all due respect, we beg leave to inquire, does the Oswestry Adrertizer arrive at the curious conclusion that the pamphleteer is a partizan of Aberystwyth ?" Did the critic draw his informa- tion from a private source ? According to the ar- guments used in the pamphlet so criticised we cannot certainly discover any just reason why the Oswestry critic should come to his extraordinary conclusion. The pamphleteer it seems to us merely endeavoured fairly to balance the claims of each of the four com- peting towns and, having done so, he found the scale to weigh heavily in favour of Aberystwyth. Was it partizanship to pronounce an opinion to that effect ? We take it that it would be an evi- dence of partizanship, "pure and simple," to have pronounced any other opinion. The Oswestry critic is of opinion, after reading the pamphlet, map in hand," that Lampeter is the proper site for the county gaol. Judging by the same standard we might approach a similar opinion whilst he admits that Aberystwyth is not the geographical centre of the county, argues in favour of men and not of mea- dows, of population and not of potatoes and so ar- guing he proves clearly and fairly that Aberystwyth is the head centre of Cardiganshire. The Os- westry critic admits that Cardigan is out of the question, that the claim of Aberayron is destroyed by its want of railway accommodation, and that the contest now lies between Aberystwyth and Lampeter. The very feeble argument used in favour of the last named town js that were an assize hall built there, private enterprise would soon supply the rest." This is simply guess work, and the guess at its best would if realized involve the county in a vast unne- cessary expense. The Oswestry critic admits that Aberystwyth stands well," and that it has everything that is necessary (save gaol) already, which is a great point in its favour." But he be- lieves the weakest passage in the pamphlet is the threat of separation from the county. The critic appears to forget that the threat is not held out by the pamphleteer, but is merely referred to by him as a fixed intention on the part of the town—an in- tention, which, if carried into effect, would cost the county a considerable sum. It is true, as the Oswestry paper states, that Recorders do not usurp the place of Her Majesty's judges." Neither does it by any means follow that the site of a county gaol commands the seat of the assizes. In fixing the proper places for the assizes the magistrates have simply no voice at all; and, as we have heretofore pointed out, if the seat of the assizes be removed from Cardigan, it will be to the best and most con- venient town in the county. Surely Lampeter could not be fixed upon as such. We heartily accept the issue as put by the Oswestry Advertiser, that the magistrates ought to be guided in their decision simply and solely by the question which place is the easier of access to the bulk of the inhabitants."

ONE of the favourite situations in the plot of novels has just been enacted at Birmingham. From the evidence given before the magistrates it appears that the housekeeper of an old bachelor gentleman of considerable means, lately deceased, bits. asserted her claim on his property as his widow, producing a marriage certificate, dated about a year back. On the relatives investigating the matter the mar- riage was found duly registered at St. Andrew's Church, Birmingham, but both incumbent and sexton declared that the deceased was not the man married, and there is evidence, moreover, that the deceased (Mr Brittain) was at Stourbridge, unable to leave on account of his health, at the time of his alleged marriage. There are also other circum- stances to show that someone not in custody must have personated that gentleman, in order that the housekeeper might make good a claim upon his estate. The story, though singular, is neither im- possible nor improbable. HAFOD HOTEL COMPANY.—The renewed litiga- tion in this matter led to a judgment on Friday last by his Lordship the Master of the Rolls, and the decision it is said has given almost universal satis- faction. The case appears, in another part of our paper. CIVIL SERVICE.—At the recent competitive exa- mination of candidates for the Civil Service, Mr James Jones, of this town, was successful in obtain- ing an appointment. He was a pupil of Mr Edward Jones, Jasper House. NAVIGATION.—John Williams, of Borth, and Jenkiu Davies, of Llanrhystid, passed their exf- mination at Cork as Masters in the Foreign Service. Both were pupils of Mr Lewis Roderick, of this town.

ROLLS COURT-MARCH 13. IN BE HAFOD HOTEL COMPANY, EX PARTE JONES, HACKNEY, AND OTHEFLS. These were two summonses adjourned into court, both having in substance the same object, namely, the setting aside of a sale by the liquidator of the above company to the Mid-Wales Hotel Company of two hotels, the Devil's Bridge Hotel at Hafod and the Queen's Hotel at Aberystwyth. The Hafod Hotel Company was formed in 1863, and was ordered to be wound up under supervision in De- cember, 1866. At that time it owned the two hotels in question, and 400 acres of land near Hafod but the property was subject to mortgage and deben- ture creditors, and there were unsecured debts exceeding 18,0001., on which tbe company's assets were sufficient to pay about 5s. in the pound. Shortly before the winding-up order a meeting of creditors was convened, and they assented to a pro- posal 10 pay their debts in five yearly instalments of 4s. each. In order to carry out tbis, a scheme was deliberated by the directors for the sale of the pro- perty to a new company, to be formed in as many shares as the existing company, the shareholders of which were to be entitled to exchange their shares, but inasmuch as new capital was needed, the Hafod Company's fully paid-up shares of 101. each were to be exchanged for lOl. shares, of which only 71. 10s. was to be credited as paid. This new company was formed in March, 1867, by the name of the Mid-Wales Hotel Company. Holders of more than eight-ninths of the shares in the Hafod Company consented to the sale, and became share- holders in the new company, and more than 4,000/. was raised as additional capital. The liquidator then sold the assets of the Hafod Company to tbe new company, which bound itself to pay the mort- gage and debenture debts, exchange the shares, and pay annually out of profits sufficient to meet the instalments due to the creditors. The new company took possession of the property, laid out the 4,000/. in finishing the Queen's Hotel, and carried on the business through 1867, which proved to be a very bad season, owing to the depressing influence of tbe panic and the counter-attractions of the Paris Ex- hibition. The profits were now enough to meet the interest due to the secured creditors, the first in- stalment was not paid, and the directors off red to the creditors, and five-sixths of them accepted, a composition of 6s. in the ll. In January of this year the applicants, who were respectively simple contract creditors and shareholders, took out sum- monses to upset the above arrangements, contend- ing that the sale was invalid, and not authorised by the 161st section. Mr Jes>el, Q.C., and Mr Everitt, supported the summonses. Mr John Chester opposed them on behalf of tbe liquidator, and contended that the relief sought could not be obtained except by bill filed, to which the Mid-Wales Company must be parties; that the sale Was bond jide, and for the interest of share- holders and creditors, the latter especially bping benefited rathrr than injured by the transaction. Further, that all the creditor", except the applicants, had ratified it by accepting the composition, and the applicants had delayed for ten months to take any hostile step, although they knew of the sale at the time it too. place. His Lordship, in giving judgment, said that the liquidator had proceeded on the erroneous idea thai the sale could be effected in pursuance of the 161si section of the Companies' Act. This, however applied only to purely voluntary winding up. The sanction of the Court and the consent of creditors ought to have been obtained. The Court was con- vinced, however, that the liquidator had desired to do the best possible for shareholders and creditors, and had failed only by error in judgment. It wag clear, however, that the applicants knew of the sale, and had allowpd the Mid-Wales Company to go on with their business without opposition. The obser- vation made on behalf of the liquidator that no ob- jection would have been made if the first instalment had been met, was doubtless pertinent to the ques- tion. The consequence of the confusion into which matters had got was, that if the Court attempted to enforce the etrict rights, inextricable difficulty would be occasioned. The new company had bought the property, and been in possession for a year without interference. The Court could do nothing in the absence of the Mid-Wales Company. It was asked to grant relief against absent persons on behalf of those who had stood aloof so long. The fact that some of the creditors and shareholders dissented occasioned difficulty; but the Court was almost powerless to extricate matters. It would be better to call a meeting "f the creditors to see if an ar- rangement could be come to; but no order could be made on tbe summonses.

THE PROPOSED NEW COUNTY GAOL AND THE MEMBER FOR THE CARDIGAN- SHIRE BOROUGHS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Sir,—A report has been pretty widely circulated in this and, as I have been informed, in the other contributory boroughs, that our respected represen- tative, Col. Pryse, is on the cominittee of justices appointed to report to the court of Quarter Sessions as to the most eligible site for the proposed new County Gaol, and that he has taken a somewhat active part in the proceedings of the committee. As such report is calculated, and probably intended, to damage the political status of the gallant Colonel with his constituents, I beg through the medium of your columns, to give it an unqualified denial. The Colonel is not, nor ever was, on the committee, nor, whatever may be his private opinions on the sub- ject, has he ever addressed any, nor in any way in- terfered in the matter. I am, Sir, your obedient Servant, Aberystwyth, AN ELECTOR. 20th March, 1868.

PROLIFIC EWE.—An ewe belonging to Mr. Wil- liams, Glo'ster Hall, near this town, brought furth five lambs on Tuesday evening last, all full grown. The ewe was purchased from the celebrated stock of Mr. Daniel Thomas, Frondeg. The same ewe pro- duced last year three lambs,. and the previous year four; so tiiat her produce during the last three years is equal to 12 lambs.. GRAND AMATEUR CONCI»TS.—Two amateur in- strumental and vocal concerts, for the benefit of the Infirmary, will be given during the hunt meet- ing, at Aberystwyth, in April next, under the ma- nagement of Str Thomas Davies Lloyd, M.P., arId with the patronage of the Countess of Lisburue, Lady Pryse, &c.

CARDIGANSHIRE NEW GAOL AND fc ASSIZES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVBR. Sir,-One result of the motion made at the last Quarter Sessions to remove the County Gaol has quite realized my expectations, for it has divided the county of Cardigan into two hostile camps- "the lion and the unicorn are about to fight for the crown." We seem to be about entering into dis- cussions of interminable length, and at many future Quarter Sessions we shall be favoured with speeches in abundance, not only long but tediously prolix. I have no bias either for north or south, and my only hope is that the result may be a saving to the ratepayers' pockets. I hsive one suggestion, however, to make, which will obviate much local jealousy and discontent- that is, to follow tbe plan of the Canadians, when neither Upper nor Lower Canada could agree as to the site of a new capital-lhey referred the matter to tbe Queen in Council. Now, if it be determined tO move the County Gaol, my advise to the Cardi- ganshire magistrates is to follow the saute course, and then neither of the rival towns could feet agrieved by the result of whatever selection Her Majesty might be advised to decide on. I am, Sir, yours obediently, Newcastle-Emlyn, March 16th, 1868. M.P. + COUNTY COURT. ARTHUR J. JOHNES, ESQ., JUDGE. 1868. APRIL COURTS. REGISTRARS. Newtown, Friday 1, at 10 o'clock f M n Thursday 2, at 10 j MrC.Woosnam Llanfyllin, Friday, 3, at 1 { Saturday, 4, at 1 ^MrJ. Pugh Machynlleth, Monday G, at 10 ( „ TT Tuesday 7, at 10 j Mr D- Howell Aberystwyth, Wednesday 8,at 10 iv^n^ns Thursday, 9, at 10 W. Thomas J t DeputyReg'trar Llanidloes, Monday, 13, at 1 Mr J. Williams HOLLOWAY'S PILLS -Weary of Life.—Derange- ment of the liver is one of the most efficient causes of dangerous diseases and the most prolific of those melancholy forebodings which are worse than death itself. A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirits and repelling the coveit attacks made on the nerves by excessive heat, impure atmospheres, over indulgence, or exhausting excitement. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway's Piils, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive th* failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions fK, taking these Pills, and obediently putting them in practice, the most despondent will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, ABERYSTWYTH. Great Sale of IVetc Sf Elegant Household Furniture. G. T. SMITH Begs respectfully to announce that he will offer for SALE BY AUCTION, At the Assembly Rooms, Aberystwyth, On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7th g* 8th, 18680 At Six o'clock in the Evening, A CHOICE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF VERY 8UPERIOR NEW FURNITURE Direct from the Manufacturers The collection will comprise elegant Drawing-room Suites in Walnut Wood, upholstered with Crimson Reps, including Couches, Easy and other Chairs, Centre Loo Tables, Occasional ditto, Cheffoniers, with plate glass backs and panels, and marble tops Music Stools several 'sets of Mahogany Chairs of different patterns 8 Easy Chairs covered with hair cloth, leather, and American cloth handsome Ma- hogany Sideboards Mahogany Cheffoniers of vari- ous patterns; large and elegant Wardrobes; Round, Oval, and Oblong Loo Tables; Pembroke and other Mahogany Tables several handsome Chests of Drawers in various styles Mahogany Couches covered with bair cloth a number of Pier Glasses in handsome gilt frames all kinds of Toilette Glasses, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Ware, and Chamber requisites Mahogany, Birch, Iron, and other Bedsteads, &c. The Auctioneer wishes to call particular attention to this Sale, as affording unusually advantageous opportunities to those desi* rous of purchasing really valuable new Furnitnre. KjT Four Months Credit on all sums above X5 on approved Security.

THE MARKETS. ABERYSTWYTH, Monday, March 16th, 1868. Wheat 9s. Od. to 9s. 6d. per bushel, Barley 5s. ode to 5s. 3d., Oats 3s. 6d. to 3s. 9d. per bushel, Potatoes (new) 9d. per lb. from Birmingham, (old) 3s. 0d. to 3s. 3d. per bushel, Butter (fresh) Is. 2d., (salt) lOld. per lb., Eggs 21 for Is., Cheese (Welsh) 3d. per lb., Beef 8d. to 9d per lb., Mutton 8d. to 9d. per lb., Veal Sid. per lb., Pork 7d. per lb., Lamb 2s. per lb.or 15s per quarter, Turbot Is., per lb., Fowls 2s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. per couple, Turkeys 5s. to 7s each, Hares 3s. 6d each, Rabbits lOd. each, Oysters (na- tives) Is. 3d. to Os. Od a score, Grapes 2s. a pound, Apples 2s. per 100, Oranges 16 for Is., Herrings 16 for Is Lobsters 2s. per lb., Wool Is. 3d. per lb. WELSHPOOL.-Wheat, per 801b., 118 Od to lIs 6d, Barley, per 40 qts., 6s Od to 6« 3d. ^ats Per bag, 18s 0d to 28s Od. Kggs 11 for Is, Butter 2d to 1» 3d per lb, Fowls 8s Od to 4s Od » coup'e, Ducks, 4s Od to 5s 0d., Potatoes 4s. od. to 5s. Od. per BCATTMARTHE-V-Wheat from 6a. 10d to 8s. od. per buehe of 64 10., Barley_4s 19d. to 5s. 4d. per bushel ol 541b., Oats 2s. to 3s. per bushel of 401b., Flour 34s. to 48s. per sack of 2S0lbs. OSWES1RY. \Vheat, 10s. 6d. to lis. 6d„ Barley, grinding 56, ^1' ,os' OJ 6D. to 4s. 0d., per measure, Butter, Is. 2a. to Is. 3a. a lb., Fowls 3s. 6d. to 3s. 9d. a couple, Egga 10' to 12 for Is., Duck?, 4s Od to 4s Od a couple, Potatoes, 10 lb. for 6<1. WREXHAM.White Wheat lis. 3s. to lis. 6d., Red Wheat lis. Od. to lis. 2d., Oats 4s. Od. to 4s. 6d., Malting Barley 6s Od to 6s. 3d., Grinding Barley 5s. 6s. to 6s. Od., Potatoes 3s. Od. to 3s 9d. a measure, Butter Is. 2d. to is 3d. a lb., Fowls 3s. 6d. to 4s. Od. per couple, Ducks 4s. to 4s 6d. per couple, Eggs 9 for Is.

THE VALE OF AYRON FOXHOUNDS (Capt. Vaughan's) WILT- MEET ON Tuesday, 24th March,(by permission) The Kennels Friday, Marcb 27th LtHndyssul AT 10.30. O'CLOCK.

13titfh3. On the 19th instant, at Aberayron, the wife of Barrett Price Jordan, Esq., of a. son. jHarrtagcs. On the 13th instant, at Llandovery, Mr David Davies, (Dewi Aeron, ) to Mrs. Page, of No. 13, Marine Terrace, in this town. On the 13th inst., at Eglwysfach. by license, by the Rev. Edward Edwards, Incumbent, Mr Tho- mas Wilson, Mariner, to Eleanor Rees, of the above parish. On the 14th inst., at the Parish Church, Yspytty Ystwyth, by the Rev. Lewis Evans, M.A., Head Master of Ystradmeurig School, Mr T. W. Davies, Draper, to Emily, eldest daughter of Thomas Ball, Esq., Manager of the Lisburne Mines. EtatOs. On the 5th init., aged 69 years, Mr John Mat- thews, of Cwm Wwi, near this town. On Monday, the 16th inst., at Aberystwyth, Eli- zabeth, widow of the late Mr Thomas Newling, of Shrewsbury, and only daughter of the late Thomas Stringer, Esq, M.D.