The Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian Glamorgan Monmouth and Brecon Gazette

I dForrigu )Intelligence. I ^RUSSIA.—The good King of Prussia, has, according t to the testimony of accounts received from that kingdom °,11 Monday, succeeded in conciliating the Lutheran por- gOI1., of his subjects. Whether it was jealousy of the alvmists, or with a view to strengthen their own party, Or to add force to the new reformation, the Lutherans °Wed a disposition to form a coalition with the new German Catholic Church. With this view a meetic; was! at Konigsburg a few days ago (the 27th ult.), p Persons calling themselves generally Protestant „ "ends," which was eagerly attended. The police inter- erect to prevent the meeting, on the ground that its embers came within the category of the friends of '^t," whose assemblages were forbidden. The meet- froni the house to the garden, and there a ♦ ^etnber proposed the accession of the Lutherans to the y .eCatholic movement. The motion met, however, ''n little favour, and was rejected by a large majority. „ Motion for an address to the King, in favour of tolera- Was carried, and the meeting separated. On the .wing day the "Protestant Friends" declared their Clety dissolved, the motive of which act is explained by Universal German Gazette, which, writing on the M/ three days previously, and possibly in ignorance of e intended meeting, mentions the existence of a general e'lef that, the King was about to accord the same conces- IIIOIIS to the German Catholics that he had already Ranted to the Lutherans. The removal of the interdic- | l0tl> by which M. Ronge will be enabled to attend the V yn°dtobe held in Wurtemberg, as mentioned some days I j$°> confirms the truth of the rumour noticed by our t eriaan contemporary. The Cologne Gazette states also hat M. de Thele was about to retire from the Ministry, nd the retirement of this minister is hailed with satisfac- IOn by the Lutherans and new reformers, to whom he as hostile. To the King alone our accounts attribute ese acts of toleration, which have given the utmost satis- faction. The minister of the Grand Duke of Oldenberg Oif addressed a circular to all the heads of the Protestant ^hurch, recommending them to abstain from connecting themselves with the new reformers, so as not to offend the Roman Catholics of the duchy. The Cologne Gazette IItates that the Pope has declined receiving M. D'Osedo- ^as> Ambassador from Prussia, because he is a partisan 'the reform in religion promoted by M. de Bunsen. »r ^>russian Government at first expressed some asto- ishment at this rejection, but, all it appears, has deter- not to insist on the appointment of M. D' Usedomas. PRUSSIAN CAMPAIGN IN THE CAUCASUS.—The Cologne J^z*tte has the following from the Russian frontiers, tI. Ug. 9 Accounts from Tiflis to the 3d August an- ?uUce that General Woronzoff has been compelled to j?Veup his expedition against the mountaineers, and "•e hastily on the Russian territory. After the gene- 1 ftad received a sunply of provisions, and a reinforce- of troops, he put the army in movement against jolrgos. For some days the mountaineers had appeared be in a state of inactivity but they had, in fact, been >ly preparing for their defence. The Russians met 'th an unexpected resistance, and could not advance a Step. The balls fell in showers, and the bravest gave Orders were given by the general to take posses- jl°Q of some heights, but this was soon proved to be t Possible The Russians continued the combat for sOllle time, and in the end lost 1000 men (other accounts y 2000) and 30 officers, among whom were several peileral and superior officers, and a part of their convoy. eJ?e general then determined on a retreat, which was S » ted in a very precipitate manner. The rear guard tiered very severely, and was compelled to abandon uaily of its men, who were unable from fatigue t% keep P With the rest of the body. On arriving at the fortress 9ersetung, the troops were in such a deplorable con- lhon that it could scarcely be imagined that they had |a'Hed a victory. Their total loss is estimated at from .00') to 10,000 men."

(Seneral iWtjSceUang. TUISH REAPERS.—Irish reapers are daily arriving in feat numbers. The Glow-worm and Firefly steamers, torn Belfast to Ardrossan, last week brought over ^PWards of 3000. On Friday,-upwards of 1000 were thOUght from Derry by the Isabella Napier, and some of g.e Irish boats into the Clyde have brought over at a jjS'e trip, we are informed, 1500. Not fewer than from '^00 to 15,000 Irish reapers have, during last week, *ssed through this city, all of whom have found their into the Lothians, where the harvest is commencing, j- ber by the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, or by the g °rth and Clyde Canal. The fares from Belfast to Glas- j are only 2s. 6d., and the arrivals are increasing pf•—Glasgow Argus. "OWER OF THE CORONER.—Mr. Payne, the coroner of ci^°n, has instituted an enquiry into the origin and tbtCurnstances of the late fire in Aldermanbury, London, CQ USh no life was lost, and the step, though very un- Jj ^'flon, is not without precedent. In modern times it s been usual for coroners to sit only when death hasen- but in law their jurisdiction is much more extensive e ancient statue of King Edward 1., De Officio atoris, requires coroners to Go to the places where be slain, or suddenly dead, or wounded, or where «,°^ses are broken, or where treasures are said to be found." further, if any be appealed of rape, he must be at- ^^ed, if the appeal be fresh, &c." "Upon appeal of j P^ttds and such-like, especially if the wounds be mor- parties appealed shall be taken immediately. If jjj e for a maim, the parties shall find more than four es; if it shall be for a small wound without maihem, 0 pledges shall suffice. Also all wounds ought to be ^eWed, the length, breadth, and deepness, and with what ^pons the wound is given, &c., all which things must trolled in the roll of the coroners. Concerning wreck aj.^esea, &c. In like manner hue shall be levied for J j furthers, burglaries, and for men slain or in peril slain." b EXTRAORDINARY ABDUCTION OF A CHILD.—Bills have 1> e!!n circulated offering a reward of 20 guineas to any •■son who can give information that may lead to the *&»elment of the following mysterious affair:—It ap- that Col. Shenstone, who, together with bis lady, ch^i staying at the Isle ofW ight, had left their youngest i'd, a fine boy about two years of age, in the care of j^Irs. Ely, a widow residing in Munster-street, Regent's On Saturday her daughter, a girl in her fifteenth was sent into the City npon some business, and on return looked in at the Temple-gardens for the pur- of amusing the child who accompanied her. There Was accos'et' ^7 a lady-like female, in deep moarning, a particular notice o[ the child, giving it some frui>, p .ln1u'ring its age, nam* of the parents, and many other •licnlars, concluding by expressing her surprise at their Co e-,D?' 88 8'ie we" knew the parents of the child. After f°r some time in conversation, they proceeded Vo l jaS fountain, when the stranger asked the girl if she li S° to Twining'a tea warehouse for her, and she Hd anjuse the child until she came back. The girl clalsented; but, upon her return, neither the lady nor the tW was to be seen. The girl subsequently ascertained t;0 a female, in every respect answering to the descrip- «atf stranger, accompanied by a child, had taken a the St. Clement's stand. The cabman was found, t'lere is no doubt his fare was the party sought. Beyond *act of her being set down at the terminus of the r. tern Counties Railway, as yet all clue is lost.—Bristol ^nal. EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE. OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN. Thursday afternoon week, an inquiry was opened ^'°re Mr. deputy coroner for Middlesex, on ,c e body of a young gentleman, at present unknown, who Emitted self-destruction, under the very singular and ^a.^Ccountable circumstances subjoined. Harriet Mayne, that she lodged at 26, Aldenham-street, which house ? ^ept by a female named Bryan. Shortly after 12 ^ho* °n of Tuesday last, she met deceased, *he r S^e never seen before, at a concert, at .^rarrick's Head, in Bow-street, where she partook of °f sherry with him and a tall young gentleman,, to prien^' 'ie deceased told her he had previously been of v]ans' Grand Hotel, and had partaken of two bottles 0< ,AVlne and some rum punch. Shortly before three fiie°t °n Wednesday morning, the deceased bid his -pan. good bye, left the Garrick's Head, and accom- the w^tness 'n a cah to her residence, where he passed =aft He lay in bed till two o'clock on Wednesday •biif'k10011' wben ghe invited him to partake of breakfast, t he refused, and said he would rather have a glass of ^ine. He gave witness half a crown to send for a pint j ,8 rrJ'> and on her calling Margaret Bryan, the land- 8e 8'daughter, to go for it, deceased added, "Stay, I will the something else that will do me good." Deceased r tn for a pen and ink, and wrote a prescription in •g ln' ^'ling her to send it to some chemist, giving her s^' to procure it. Margaret Bryan then went to the sa'°f ^r" Wakefield, and on her return with the wine it1 .^r' Wakefield said he had not got any,'and that poison. Witness told deceased, who said, "N on- ;s "Se> it is no such thing; it is only to enliven my spirits; th *° anot^er doctor." Margaret Bryan then went to ,^e shop of Mr. Rentmore, in Clarendon-square, and 0"»ht back a phial, about three parts full of stuff »o/ g like Deceased was then lying on the leifc i!^ the Parlour>ancl appeared very cheerful. Witness it Jjlnj to get her breakfast, leaving the phial and the a *}e 011 the table. She returned in about five minutes, jd on entering the room, asked deceased how he was. e said he felt better, but his stomach began to pain him. fa mornent be turned over on the sofa, and appeared •cantlU?' and made a gurgling noise in the throat. She led for water, and sent for a doctor. Mr. Wakefield ,t?aie^and said he was dead, and had taken poison.—By e Coroner I never had seen deceased before. De- DOt witness any other money than for the atlC^ — Margaret Bryan proved having gone ar!r) tile PrescriP,ion first to the'shop of Mr. Wakefield, then to that of Mr. Rentmore, where she procured stuff for the deceased, and paid ls.5d. for it, and that e Was gerved by a young man, Mr. Rentmore's brother. be witness having identified the prescription, the ePuty Coroner said it was Latin, and was for half-an- ■«< jJ*Ce hydrocyanic acid," and at the bottom was written or flavouring soups," and it was signed G. O." Mr. c akefield proved that when he was called to see de- 'CeaSed be was quite dead. The Deputy Coroner animad- IDoJ on an5' °bemist selling so large a quantity of ^°a to a stranger, and called upon Mr. Rentmore for P anation.—Mr. Rentmore, jun., who served it, said he aoerstood the girl who fetched it came from the pastry ^ok s in Seymour-street, and knowing oil of almonds fcer used in the trade, he served it. The Deputy Coro- 8a^d the circumstances of the case were so strange, °ugh there was no reason to believe that the witness 1\h aYne had connived at the deceased poisoning himself, If felt it necessary to adjourn the inquiry for further VI ence, and to-have the body opened. The inquiry was ultimately adjourned. On Monday the inquest was resumed, when Mrs. Emily Oldfield, the wife of Mr. Oldfield, ropemaker, Southgate-road, Bell's-pond, Isling- ton, who was deeply affected during her evidence, stated that the deceased was her son, and that he was warehouse clerk in the employ of Messrs. Warwick and Sons, whole- sale druggists Garlick-hill. Last Tuesday morning he left home for his office, and told witness that he would, if allowed by his employers, go with some friends to Gravesend that day. She gave him 8s. 6d., but did not know what other money he had. She never afterwards saw him alive. Frank Merrick, a youth about IS years of age, deposed that on Tuesday night he accompanied deceased to the Adelphi Theatre, and afterwards to the Gem iek's Head, Bow-street, where they had between them a glass of gin and water. After some delay there deceased left him and joined a female in the room. De- ceased was not drunk, and left the Garrick's Head about 1 o'clock on Wednesday morning, but with whom witness did not know, nor did he afterwards see him. On two previous occasions deceased slept with him at his lodgings, Cloak-lane. Mr. Rentmore, brother and assistant to Mr. Rentmore, surgeon, said that he sold to the servant of the house, No., 15 Aldenham-street, half an ounce of the essential oil of almonds, in an ounce and a half bottle. He imagined that it was required by a soap- maker, or a pastrycook. It was usual with the druggists to sell as much as an ounce of it to persons in those trades. The bottle was not labelled. Mr. G. Wakefield, surgeon, said he had examined the body, which, from the L phagus downwards, gave evidence of the destructive persence of prussic acid, and which, no doubt, was the cause of death. The quantity sold to deceased was suffi- cient to kill four persons. Mrs. Oldfield having stated that 2s. worth of brandy had been sent for after her son entered the brothel Alice Bryan, the landlady of the hpuse, her daughter, and the woman whom deceased accompanied home, distinctly proved that such was not the fact, and that all that was brought in was a pint of sherry. The jury, after half-an-hour's deliberation, returned a verdict That George Oldfield, jun., died by taking essential oil of almonds with his own hands, but that there was no evidence of his state of mind at the time." The jury accompanied the verdict with a censure upon Mr. Rentmore, jun., for having so incautiously sold the poison.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1845. GREAT EASTERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY. -In our fourth page will be found an interesting report of the proceedings at a public meeting which was held last week at Worcester, for the purpose of affording the friends and 9 supporters of this undertaking an opportunity of explain- ing their views and leading objects to the inhabitants of that city. By a map of the projected railway we perceive that its promoters have unquestionably a bold and most important object in contemplation—-namely, the establish- ment of a line of cross communication, which, commenc- ing at the populous town of Swansea, will in' its course pass near Neath, Hirwain, Merthyr Tydvil, Dowlais, Rhymney, Tredegar, Nantyglo, Llanelly, Abergavenny, Hereford, Worcester, and terminate at Birmingham. It is intended to have a branch from the main line at Hir- wain, which branch is to pass through the valley of Aberdare, thence proceed across to Pontypool, and again join the main line below Abergavenny. The public benefits which it is averred will proceed from the forma- tion of this railway, are fully recapitulated in Mr. Ward's speech at Worcester, and which speech forms, at least, two-thirds of the report above referred to. The honour- able member's remarks are certainly deserving of atten- tion, and we therefore refer our leaders to them for every information on the subject of this line, the advan- tages it will afford, the great interests which it is alleged it will serve, and the great facility of its construction, which points are set forth at considerable length. In proof of the magnitude of the interests to which this railway is intended to be subservient, it is stated that by its establishment, communication will be afforded to 21 works, the largest in the world, and which include a population of 120,000. From these observations our readers must not infer that we approve of the projected undertaking, or signify our assent to the various state- ments advanced by the honourable member for Sheffield; at present we express no opinion upon the matter, and have no other object in view than to draw the attention of our readers to a report which we conceive entitled to a careful perusal by all who feel an interest in the pros- perity of this county, and in marking the developement of those vast resources which are calculated to render it, at no distant period, one of the most important in the kingdom. VALE OF NEATH RAILWAY.—In his address, at Wor- cester, Mr. Ward referred to what may be called the "competing lines,"—and, among others, to the Vale of Neath Railway, which line, we are credibly informed, may be considered as safe, supported as it is by all the influential landowners of the district which it is intended to traverse, and managed by a spirited and determined board of directors. This line seems to be only the com- mencement of a series of important feeding lines, if we may so express ourselves, connected with, and joined to, the South Wales Railway, as steps have already been taken for securing to our mineral districts the advantages of a speedy and certain outlet at a moderate outlay. Probably much of the success that has attended the pro- gress of this line may fairly be attributed to the untiring exertions of Mr. Coke, of Neath, and for which that gentleman is entitled to the cordial acknowledgments of the promoters of the undertaking. For our own parts we beg to congratulate the inhabitants of this county upon the prospects which are now before them, namely, of attaining by means of one party or the other, a safe and expeditious mode of communication with the metro- polis and with the most important districts of England. CHEPSTOW AND FOREST OF DEAN RAILWAY.-This proposed line of railway is intended to connect the South Wales Railway, at Chepstow, with Gloucester, Chelten- ham, and Birmingham, and, by forming a junction with several projected lines, complete an uninterrupted line of intercommunication between the south of Ireland, through Fishguard and Milford Haven, to Gloucester, Chelten- ham, Oxford, Southampton, and the metropolis, as well as the manufacturing towns of the midland and northern counties by these means a less circuitous route will be secured than by any of the proposed lines crossing the Severn below Gloucester, while the enormous mineral traffic of the Forest of Dean and South Wales, will secure to this line a return, which, without estimating that of passengers, would yield a good per centage for the money invested. WORCESTER, HEREFORD, AND GLOUCESTER RAILWAY. From the Worcester station of the Worcester and Wol- verhampton line, this railway is to proceed to near Malvern, where it divides into two branches, one pro- ceeding to Hereford, joining the Hereford and Monmouth Railway, and the other direct to Gloucester, to join the Gloucester and Dean Forest Railway. By this means the bulky produce of the Potteries, Staffordshire, Wor- cestershire, &c., will be carried to Gloucester the iron- trade of 100 blast-furnaces, the salt-works of Droitwich and Stoke Prior, carpets from Kidderminster, and the glass and iron trade of Dudley, Stourbridge, &c., will all naturally pour a stream of traffic on to this. line and the population on its immediate course cannot be less than 400,000 persons. The capital is £ 750,000 in shares of jE20 each. CAMBRIAN AND GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY.—Our advertising columns contain the names of the provisional committees, &c.,—and the prospectus issued by this company, by which we learn, that this line is the only one having for its object the direct communication between South Wales, Birmingham, the Midland Counties, Liverpool, Manchester, and the North and that it will commence at Hereford-pass to the Vale of the Severn, via Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Colebrook Dale- take a direct route through or near Wellington to Crewe or to Runcorh, where it will meet with existing lines to Liverpool, Manchester, and the North. The manner in which this line is intended to connect South Wales with the Midland and Northern districts appears to be by con- nection with the South Wales and the Great Eastern and Northern lines. Full particulars appear in the prospectus, to which we beg to call the attention of our readers. WELSH MIDLAND RAILWAY—We recently published a copious report of the proceedings at a public dinner which took place in the town of Brecon, and at which this line of railway formed the principal if not the only topic of conversation; and we have now to call attention to the resolutions unanimously agreed to at public meet- ings held at Bewdley and Kidderminster, and which appear in our advertising columns. We understand that the meetings were influentially and numerously attended, and that the objects of the promoters were ably advocated by Mr. Ackers, Mr. Markelyne, and Mr. Prichard (the indefatigable and intelligent secretary) who formed the deputation to the Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley Company. The proceedings generally Were of the most cordial and energetic description. The Marquis and Marchionessof Bute are entertaining a family circle, including Lord and Lady James Stuart, at Dumfries House, Ayrshire. The Marquis and Marchioness, with the Earl and Countess of Eglintoun, Sir D. Hunter Blair and family, Mr. and Lady Louisa Oswald, Colonel M. Cathcart, and a numerous assemblage of the county aristocracy, attended the Westem Meeting, at Ayr, on Tuesday.—Herald. OXFORD.—On Wednesday, the 3rd inst., Mr. Williani David, (son of E. David, Esq., of Fairwater, in this county,) was elected Fellow of Jesus College, in this University. CARDIFF SAVINGS' BANK.—Saturday, Aug. 30, 1845. -Amount of deposits received, £98 17s. 6d.; amount paid, E81 10s. Od. number of depositors, 34.-Satur- day, Sept. 6—Amount received, JE143 4s. Od. amount paid, £6() lis, 3d; number of depositors, 34, ACCIDENT IN PENARTH ROADS.—On Tuesday morn- ing last, a seaman whilst engaged on one of the yards of the main mast of the brig Agnes, of Whitehaven, missed his footing—fell against the vessel's rail, from whence, by the force of the concussion, he was precipitated into the water. A pilot named John Davies, observing that the poor fellow seemed incapable of making any exertions in order to save himself, seized a rope and jumped into the water, with the humane object in view of rendering the struggling man all the assistance in his power; but, un- fortunately, the rope which he had laid hold of was not fastened to anything on board, and so ran out of the vessel, leaving the men in the water with no further assistance than their own efforts. Mr. Quaile, master of the Agnes, had witnessed the whole, and perceiving that matters were becoming serious, seized a rope which was fastened to the vessel—leaped overboard—got up to the two men, and was providentially instrumtental in saving them from a watery grave. When taken on board, it was found that the seaman had sustained a serious fracture of the arm. Mr. W. M. Davies, broker, instantly took prompt measures for procuring surgical assistance. His messenger met with Mr. Paine, surgeon, who, we under- stand, rendered such assistance as the nature of the case required, and under his care the poor man is now pro- gressing favourably. At the time the accident happened the vessel was under weigh. INQUEST.—We stated in our last number that the body of a little boy had been found on Friday last floating in the Bute Docks. In the course of the day an inquest was held at the Swan Inn, Bute-street, before R. Lewis Reece, Esq.. coroner, on view of the child's remains, when the following statements were made:—Joseph Brown, shopkeeper Has seen the body of the deceased, and knows it to be the body of the son of Richard Collins, master of the Kate, of Bristol. The child was missed on last Saturday about 11 o'clock in the morning. Does not know the Christian name of deceased—but is sure it is the body of the son of Captain Collins. Between the hours of 5 and 6 o'clock in the evening of the day just named, witness saw Capt. Collins: he appeared uneasy about missing his child, but hoped he had gone with his brother to Bristol in the steamer which left for Bristol about noon the same day. The last time his father saw deceased, he was fishing from a boat in the Bute Docks. Witness believed a search was made by grappling in the Bute Docks last Sunday. The vessel left the docks on Monday or Tuesday morning last early. When Captain Collins left he said he hoped I would take care of his son when found."—Phillip Atkins said he was going to work as usual this morning, and, on getting some water from the dock to drink, saw the body of deceased floating near the quay wall. It was about 6 o'clock this morning. Witness got deceased out of the water. The body ap- peared to have been in the water some days. Verdict, Found drowned." The child was about 9 years of age. ACCIDENT AT SEA. — The Arina, of Weymouth, Trevis, master, with a cargo of coal on board, sailed from the Bute Docks on Monday, bound for London. On Mon- day night, at about half-past eleven o'clock, whilst riding at anchor, off the Nass Light, a sudden explosion took place in the vessel's hold, the force of which blew off the hatches and shattered several planks of the deck. It was caused by the accidental ignition of the gas. which had generated in the coal, and which it is supposed came in Cool tact with a lighted candle in the forecastle. The vessel returned to Cardiff, and will speedily be repaired and again resume her voyage. DRAINING. Weare glad to hear that the" West- of England and South Wales Land Draining Company" have received a number of fresh applications for drainage, and for the survey of lands for draining,' from large landowners in North Devon, Somerset, and South Wales and that the prospects of the undertaking are so favourable that it has been resolved to increase the capital. A Carmarthen contemporary publishes a list of "The Carmarthen Perpetual Coroner's Jury." THE LATE DR. CORBETT.—By the demise of this emi- nent Clergyman, the fallowing ecclesiastical appointments become void :—The Archdeaconry of York, to which he was elevated in 1837; the Honorary Canonry of Strensalls in York Cathedral, to which he was installed in 1841; the perpetuat Curacy of Wortley, which Dr. Corbett has held since 1802—pntroD, Lord Wharncliffe, value £105; the Rectory of Kirk Brarawith, near Thorne, held by him since 1804—patron, the chancellor of the Duchy of Lao- caster, value £617 j the Kectory of Scrayingham with Leppington, to which he was instituted in 1816-patron, Her Majesty va)ue.S66t; and the Rectory of Orsdall, Notts, to which he was presented in 1841, by his relative, Lord Wharncliffe, value £424. CARDIFF MARKET, 6th SEPT.—Beef, 6d. to 7d.; mut- ton and lamb, 7d.; veal, 6d. to 7d.; pork, 6|d. to 7d. geese, 3s. to 3s. 6d.; ducks, 2s. 9d. to 4s.; fowls, 2s. 8d. to 3s.; butter, Is. Id. per lb. potatoes, 5s. to 6s. per sack; ditto, best red, 7s. per sack; kidney beans, ljd. per, lb.; apricots, Is. to Is. 3d. per doz.; filberts, Is. per lb.; walnuts, Is. per 100 damsons, 4d. per quart. THE BLACK LION INN.—On Tuesday night last the members of the St. Leger Club met at this Inn, and pro- ceeded to "draw" for horses. We understand that the principal favourites were secured by inhabitants of this town and neighbourhood, although members residing at Newport, and Merthyr Tydvil drew the names of horses which, it is supposed, will evince no backwardness on the day of the great contest. The gathering" on the even- ing in question was very numerous, and sporting matters formed "the principal subject of conversation. We have much pleasure in congratulating Mr. Rees on the uni- form success which has attended the business-matters of sporting clubs held at his hous,e. DAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAITS.—The admirers of the Fine Arts will hear with pleasure that MONSIEUR LANGLOIS, Artist, from the Royal Academy of Paris, and domiciled in London, has come to Cardiff to spend a few weeks. Monsieur L. is already as favourably known in South Wales as he is in the two metropolises of the world, where he met with the highest patronage. Mons. L. is very moderate in his charges; but, considering that low as may be the fee of a talented artist, it may yet be too high for persons of good taste and small purses, he has therefore taken the resolution of introducing the Daguerreotypical mode of obtaining cheap and true like- nesses, to the end of giving satisfaction to all persons who wilt favour him with their confidence. The place chosen for the execution of these pictures is at Mr. Jordan's, Trinity-street.—N.B. Portraits and Daguerreotypes may be taken at persons' own residences. MILITARY MOVEMENTS.—The several companies of the 75th regiment, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Hallifax, embarked on board the government steamer Rhadamanthus early in the week, and on Tuesday even- ing left Penarth roads for Ireland, bearing with them the best wishes of the inhabitants for their continued and lasting prosperity. We find that wherever detachments of this gallant regiment have been stationed—at Swansea, Carmarthen, Newport, but one impression seems to pre- vail, namely, regret for their departure. During their temporary stay amongst us, the conduct of the men was in every respect unexceptionable—orderly in the highest degree, thereby reflecting the greatest credit upon the discipline maintained by their officers, who have also by their gentlemanly bearing and officer-like conduct won golden opinions of all men. By the excellent arrange- ments at the Bute Docks, the troops, their luggage, &c., were placed on board with the utmost readiness and precision, so that it was a matter of remark amongst those present, that seldom had such dispatch been wit- nessed at this or any other port in this district of the kingdom upon a similar occasion. GLAMORGANSHIRE COUNTY ROADS BOARD.—On Sa- turday last, the tolls arising from the undermentioned turnpike gates and bars, within this county, were put up by public auction, at the Cardiff Arms Hotel, upon which occasion there were present—Mr. Bruce Pryce, Mr. Comn, Rev.G.Thomas,Mr. David, Mr. Dalton, Clerk of the Board, and a great many other persons, who had travelled from various and distant parts of the kingdom in order to be present, with the view, we presume, of becoming lessees of the tolls. The following is a correct statement of the result qt the day's proceedings, the term of letting being twelve months:—The tolls arising from the Neath and Merthyr Districts were let to Mr. Bullen, of Swansea, for £2760. He also rents the tolls arising from the Swansea District, for £2070. The Cardiff East, North, and Cross Buchan Gates, were let to Mr. William Flay, of Cam- bridge, for £501. The Cardiff West Gate was let to Mr William Davies, of Usk, for .£725. LlandafF Gate, and Radyr Chain, were also let to Mr. Davies, for £401. The Aberdare Gates were let to Mr. Morgan Williams, of Aberdare, for JE137. The Newbridge and Llantrissent Gates were let to Mr. Robert Cooke, for £245. The gates which remain unlet will be put up by auction on a future occasion the particulars appear in an advertise- ment in another column. It is calculated that the gross revenue from all the gates in the county will be dimin- ished one-fourth by the operation of the New South Wales Turnpike Roads Act. ♦- CARDIFF POLICE COURT.—MONDAY. [Before Henry Morgan and Whitlock Nicholl, Esqrs.] INNKEEPERS' LICENSES were renewed this morning. Several new applications were made, which will be attended to on Monday next. Several parties attended to meet charges preferred against them by Superintendent Stockdale for having obstructed the public streets by depositing stones, bricks, and rubbish upon them. They were severally admonished and dismissed, upon promising never to offend similarly in future. Superintendent Stockdale informed the magistrates that the tradesmen of Angel-street and Duke-street were constantly in the habit of placing their trucks, or small hand carriages, in the streets to the great danger and inconvenience of the public. In Duke-street the mail coach was nearly upset last week in con- sequence of the narrowness of the street and the space occupied by trucks, bars of iron, &c., and in Angel-street similar incon- venience was daily experienced. The magistrates, after a short conversation, gave the following notice to Mr. Stockdale, with a request that he would show it to the offending parties:—" The attention of the magistrates having been drawn to the frequent obstructions in Angel-street and Duke-street, Cardiff, by reason of trucks and other things being suffered to remain in the streets, and which have already endangered the travelling through the town, the Superintendent of Police is directed to inform the inhabitants, that in case of a recurrence of the offence complained of, the persons so offend- ing will be summoned, and the cases dealt with as the law directs. Dated this 8th day of September, 1845." EXTRAORDINARY STORY.—A MOST DECIDED, INCONTROVERTIBLE VP-ll- CASE OF "CLAIRVOYANCE." William Webber Grant, a young man of ruddy complexion ana good-humoured countenance, was charged by George Gor- don, confectioner, with having stolen two sovereigns from his (Gordon s) box. George Gordon (complainant) sworn:—Three weeks yes- terday I went from Cardiff to Newport, and from thence to Bristol. I hve 111 No.9, Bute-street, Cardiff, and am a confectioner. Well, I arrived in Bristol in due course. On my return to Cardiff 1 missed 2 sovereigns from my box. There were several persons about the house, and I made my loss instantly known, and among others to William Grant, who lodged in the same house. Well, on last Saturday, I asked William Grant to give me a sovereign for a pguod of silver; he did. As soon as 1 saw the ■0 sovereign which he gave to me, I said to him like this,—" Wil- liam, this here is my sovereign. I'll swear to this here mark on it." On the Sunday before I went away, I put ten sovereigns by, and with my file I marked each of them in the eyes of the impression of the King or Queen's head. I don't know why I marked them—having nothing else particular to do. although I am sorry now, because I did it on the Sabbath day. Well, I took eight sovereigns with me to. Bristol, and left two in my box in my lodgings, which two I had marked. Well, when I told Grant that the sovereign he gave me in change was mine he said it was his, and that he had worked hard for it. Com- j plainant then stated that he asked prisoner if he had another J sovereign, but he said he (prisoner) had not. Ultimately the sovereigns were produced, and found to be marked; but pri- soner declared with much earnestness that they were his, and then added,—" Well, George, if you say they are yours, take them but I worked hard enough for them." Mr. Thomas Evans But what made you suspect that Grant had robbed you ? G. Gordon Oh. Sir, if you ask me that there question I must enter upon another subject. I must enter upon the subject of Mesmerism (laughter), which you see is not generally believed. On Friday last I mesmerised my brother Timothy, who is now working in this town (laughter). I mesmerised" him several times-repeatedly (laughter). I suppose you have heard of what they call Clairvoyance ? (Immense laughter.) Mr. Thomas Evans Yes, I have. George Gordon: Well, you see this on Friday was a clear case—a beautiful case of clairvoyance. (Renewed laughter.) Oh, I know it's not believed by many. Well, my brother being in a state of clairvoyance, I asked him who had robbed me of the two sovereigns. lie said he did not know. And then I catched him by the hand and threw his imagination towards my house or lodgings, in Bute-street. (Much laughter.) I threw his imagination into the room I and William Grant slept in. Well, he came into the room-that is, his imagination, of course (laughter) and I asked him," What's in the room 1" Two beds and two boxes," says he, and one of the boxes is a paper trunk, and the other is a red box. Well says I, ''What's in the trunk?'' I don't know," he said, the trunk is not open." Well, gentlemen, I opened the trunk in my imagination like, and threw his imagination into it. (A perfect explosion of laughter, during which the complainant continued quite unabashed. After the laughter had in some degree subsided, he continued his story.) "What can you see there?" says I. "Money," he said. "What money ?" says I. Two sovereigns, a half sove- reign, and some silver." I asked him whose money it was, but he would say no more; but he said if I would give him pen, ink, and paper, he would write his answer. I did so, and had his writing in my pocket yesterday, but I havn't it now. He wrote George's two sovereigns were in the trunk, but that the half sovereign and the silver were not mine." That trunk belongs to Grant. Mr. Morgan: Whom did you mesmerise ? George Gordon My brother. 1\1r, Morgan: Did you mesmerise anyone besides yonr brother 1 George Gordon: Why, I made an attempt to mesmerise Grant, but I could get very few words from him—no more than Yes, yes"—that was in reply to my.questi.ons about the money. I tried to throw him one night from the naturtll sleep to the mesmeric sleep, but I succeeded very partially (laughter) all he said was" Yes, yes." Mr. Morgan: What object had you in view when you marked the sovereigns ? George Gordon Well, I was just sitting in the window, and was considering—speculating—thinking like, I was, you see (laughter), and so did it 1 can't say why, Mr. Morgan' You paid away some of the gold, I suppose. George Gordon: Oh yes; I paid away six sovereigns in Bristol, and two to Mr. Lusty, of the Hayes. I have no means of dis- covering to whom I paid the rest away. Mr. Morgan conceived that possibly the prisoner might have received the sovereigns honestly in commercial transactions. Mr. Nicholl said it was barely possible, but not at all probable. A long consultation took place between the magistrates and Mr. Evans. Ultimately it was decided that the prisoner should be libprated on his own recognizances to appear and answer the charge on Thursday. The two sovereigns were produced by Mr. Stockdale, and were each slightly punched in the eyes. [At the termination of the day's proceedings, Gordon offered to mesmerise any one in the room. A gentleman present sub- mitted to the operation but, after a trial of some minutes, the attempt was relinquished. Gordon, however, said he could mesmerise his brother Timothy beautiful in three minutes." As may very readily be imagined, the court scene was one of the richest we ever witnessed,] ASSAULTING A SERGEANT OF THE 75TH REGIMENT. John Fori was charged with having assaulted William Llangmore, a sergeant of the 75th Regiment. The complainant was not present, as he had been obliged to go on board the Rhadamanthus steamer; but Mr. Stockdale said that Colonel Ilallifax wished the charge to be pressed, inasmuch as the de- fendant had behaved ill, and also because the soldiers had con- ducted themselves with great propriety, and in strict conformity with the regimental regulations, which forbad them to strike while quartered on the inhabitants, even if struck. Mr. Nisbett, landlord of the Hope and Anchor public-house, was then sworn, and said: —On Thursday last th. were sol- diers billeted at my house. Ford was also there with six or seven others, in the same room as the sergeant and several sol- diers of the 75th regiment. A quarrel took place between Ford and the soldiers and as I apprehended violence, I requested the sergeant to remove his men to another room. He got up and did so immediately, and his men went out quietly. Ford was then standing up, and the sergeant, good humouredly, took hold of his shoulders and ordered him to sit down. Ford did so, but shortly rose again. The sergeant again asked him to sit down- quite in a friendly way-when Ford's wife immediately flew at the sergeant and tore his coat. He pushed her away from him. Ford then got up to assist his wife, but the sergeant left the room, and every thing was hushed for that night. No harm would have been done if Ford's wife had not jumped at the sergeant. She caused it all. The next day—Friday—Ford came to my house and remained there till about one o'clock. The sergeant came in, and Ford asked him the reason why he tried to injure his wife. He then rose up—I held him—and the sergeant left the room, and went and lodged a complaint at the station-house. The magistrates told Mr. Nisbett that his conduct was ex- ceedingly creditable, and would be remembered by them. They (the magistrates) were determined that, as long as soldiers stationed in this town behaved as weIl as the 75th regiment had upon all occasions, to visit with the utmost rigour any infraction of the peace committed towards them by the inhabitants. They (the magistrates) were exceedingly happy to have to state, that the conduct of the soldiers during their stay amongst us had been highly satisfactory, and most creditable to the officers of that regiment. As it appeared that no assault was committed by the defendant, J, Ford, he was liberated, and his wife, Eliza Ford, was sent for, and convicted in the penalty offive shillings and costs, for having assaulted the sergeant in the manner, and under the circum- stances described by Mr. Nisbett in his evidence. Paid. Superintendent Stockdale said, that by the rules of the regi- met Sergeant Llangmore would have been reduced to the ranks if he had struck Ford or any one else, even although he (Llang- more) had been previously assaulted. Owen Davies, ostler, was convicted in the penalty of ten shillings and costs for having grossly offended public decency on Saturday last. In default of payment he was committed to prison for fourteen days. STEALING FROM THE PERSON.—Robert Manship, ship carpen- ter Richard Jenkins, hobbler; and Phillip Taylor, hobbler, were brought up in custody, cJttged with having stolen from the person of Robert Jones, master of a vessel, the sura of 12s. 6d. The prosecutor was not present, having been obliged to proceed to sea but in support of the charge, Mary Joseph was examined. She said,—"I live with Mr. Nisbett at the Hope and Anchor. On Friday last the prisoners and the master of a vessel were in the kitchen. The master was asleep on the settle. Manship called for a pint of beer; I did not go for it at once, and then Taylor asked me to go. I went then to the next room, and while I was there, I saw Taylor go to the master of a vessel, and put his hand in his pocket, but I did not see what he (Taylor) took out. I returned directly to the kitchen, and asked him what he had taken. He said he had taken nothin". The three prisoners were there when Taylor did this. I awoke the master, and asked him what he had lost. Taylor was there at the time. The master said he had lost his purse, and also 12s. 6d., namely two crown pieces and one half-crown piece. The prisoners went out soon after. The master of a vessel was rather tipsy." The prisoners were discharged upon enterin" into recognizances to appear whenever required to do so. ° WEDNESDAY. [Before Henry Morgan, Esq.] CAUTION TO SEAMEN.— William Littlecott, aged 21, John Rogers, aged 19, William Greenfieldf aged 23 and Llewellyn Beynon, aged 36, seamen, were charged by Mr. Robert Munden, master of the schooner Burrells, of Portsmouth, with having unlawfully left their ship. The charge was fully substantiated, and the men were severally sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for thirty days in Cardiff House of Correction. THURSDAY.-[Before Henry Morgan, Esq.] THE LATE CASE OF" CLAIRVOYANCE.Wnnam\\rebber Grant again appeared this morning to meet the charge preferred against him by the mesmeriser, George Gordon, who also appeared. On Grant's behalf, a person was examined, who swore that on the 27th day of August he had paid him (Grant) a sovereign which sovereign he (witness) received from Mr. Owen, ship- broker. A conversation then ensued between Mr. Morgan and Gordon. Ultimately the case was dismissed, as Mr. Morgan thought it was extremely improbable that any jury would con- vict the prisoner on the testimony adduced. Superintendent Stockdale said he had madefinquiries, and found that the pri- soner bore an irreproachable character for general good conduct. The prisoner then received the two sovereigns, and the parties left the room. STABBING A HORSE. Thomas Evans, a lad aged 12 years, was charged by Mr. Joseph Bennett, with having maliciously stabbed one of his horses on Monday last. In support of the charge, Edward Andrews was examined. Resaid-On Mon- day last, at about two o'clock, I was in Duke-street, and saw a boy riding slowly on a horse, and proceeding towards the canal. I saw the prisoner go up to the horse, and strike him with some weapon. He then ran away, and the blood gushed from a wound in the horse's side. The prisoner had no cause for doing so that I am atfare ot-Edward Davey, farrier and blacksmith, proved that on Monday last he examined the horse by Mr. Benaett's desire, and found it in a weak state, which weakness proceeded from loss of blood On the near side there was a wound 24 inches in length, and nearly as deep. lie has attended the horse ever since. The poor animal will be unfit for work for some time. In witness's opinion, the injury done to the horse amounted to at least thirty shilliUgS —Henry Benuet (Mi. Bennett's SOD) said—I was riding on the horse towards the canal, to water It, when the prisoner asked me to trot the horse. I refused to do so upon which he ran and stabbed the fcorse with his knife, saying—" He must go now." I took the horse home, and he has been attended by last witness ever since. The defendant was convicted in the penalty of thirty-five shillings, including costs; or in default of payment to be imprisoned for fourteeu days.

MERTHYR AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. The weather in this locality continues charming. We feel great pleasure in stating that Mr. Sergeant Wren, who, during a stay of four years, has won the re- gard of all classes by his superior conduct, and earned the praise of being at the same time the most intelligent and active officer in the Merthyr Police force, has lately been appointed to the Superintendency of the Montgomery- shire Constabulary. There were many candidates for the omce but the number, respectability, an^ excellence of the testimonials of his character, insured him the appoint- ment. A man, whose name we are not acquainted with, was committed to .prison some days ago, charged with steal- ing clothes from a hedge, at Gellideg. No cases of any public interest were heard at our Police Court on Monday and Tuesday. The tailors of Merthyr seem to be in a flourishing state. Wages are high, the demand for good hands being greater than the supply. CHILD DROPPING.—The neighbourhood of Gellideg and Cyfarthfa was thrown into a state of much excite- ment on Sunday evening last, by the discovery of a female child, apparently about three months old, in an outhouse belonging to a farm-house near this town. The following letter, addressed to a person residing in the neighbourhood, was either pinned to the child's clothing or left with it John Thomas, I beg to inform you that I take the liberty to bring your own child to your care and nursery. I have nursed her nearly three months without your assistance, and was truly obliged for your assistance, but I will beg on you no more. I am, yours, Annah Davies." Of course, the matter has furnished the most palatable food for gossips.

ltIONMOUTHSHIRE. NEWPORT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.—EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS.—This exhibition is intended to open on Thursday next, when the public of Newport and the neighbourhood will have an opportunity of viewing some splendid specimens of the old masters, kindly lent by gentlemen in the neighbourhood, for exhibition. This is the second exhibition of paintings got up by this institu- tion, on which account—if there were no other reason- the institute deserves the cordial support of all who are able to confer it. We trust the committee will realise some pecuniary advantage from the exhibition, as well as have the gratificatian of affording the public a treat of extraordinary beauty and richness. We understand that the scale of admission has been fixed remarkably low,. and that after Monday next tickets may be had at the different stationers in Newport-at the hotels—at the institute, and of the secretaries. We wish the institute every success. NEWPORT.—On Monday evening last, a fine new iron screw steamer, called the Iron Prince, arrived here from Liverpool. She is intended to ply between these two ports, and we hope that it will be a safe speculation to the owners, who are highly respectable gentlemen residing in Liverpool. Now that a direct communication is made, we hear that it is the intention of the Liverpool merchants to open connections here, and endeavour to have a share of the trade with the Bristol houses, who have so long enjoyed the almost exclusive privilege of supplying the inhabitants of South Wales with articles of consumption, &c. The above new steamer is commanded by Captain John Hughes, formerly of this town, whose nautical skill, &c., is admitted to stand A. 1. On Tuesday evening last, a person in the employ of Mr. Parsons, of Pillgwenlly, incautiously set fire to some straw and rubbish, and unfortunately a slight breeze blew and communicated the flames to a rick of hay standing close by, belonging to Mr. Geddy. A large number of the inhabitants were speedily on the spot, and many set to work with cutting-knives, &c., whereby they succeeded in arresting the progress of the fire, but not until from 10 to 15 tons of hay had been destroyed. NEWPORT TOWN-HALL, MONDAY.—Before the Mayor, Thomas Hawkins, Esq., Thomas Hughes, Esq., and J. S. Allfrey, Esq.-Henry Davies, seaman, was fined five shillings for drunkenness. FLorence Drificoll was fiued 2s. 6d. fot a similar offence in default of payment he was committed to prison for fourteen days. Mary Bryant was fully committed, charged with having stolen coal from Mr. Lawrence's boat. -Sarah Jones and Emma Jenkins were committed to prison for one month for having conducted themselves with gross impropriety. -Jasper Collins was charged with having wilfully damaged and broken open the door of Catherine Kennedy. Ordered to pay four shillings for repairing the door, and 15s. costs in default of immediate payment to be impri- soned for 14 days.-A case of affiliation occupied the attention of the court for some time, but the particulars ace unfit for publication. FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Monday, as a man in the employ of Mr. Baker, of the George Hotel, Chepstow, was incautiously riding on the shafts of his master's wag- gon, he fell off, and the wheels passing over him, he received such injury as to cause his death shortly after. wards. He has left a wife and large family. A demand for lodgings is already commencing in Aber- gavenny, in consequence of the approaching Eisteddfod, which is to take place the 15th and 16th of October. The present meeting is expected to excel all formers ones with regard to the competition on the harp. Three prize harps are being made by Mr. Jones, one of the principal tradesmen of the town of Abergavenny, and the four others by Mr. Basset Jones, of Cardiff.—{Communicated.) THE POTATO CROP.—We regret to hear that the potato crop, in the neighbourhood of Monmouth, is likely to fall far short of the average, in consequence of murrain. Many acres have been completely destroyed. ROAD FROM PONXYPOOL TO BLAENAVON.—We under- stand that another proposition has been made to the Canal Company for the purchase of their line of transit from Pontypool to Blaenavon. In the result of its accep- tance a road will be formed with every possible facility for the neighbouring iron works and the public. SHOCKING ACCIDENT.-On Thursday week, Abraham Godfrey, a miner, in the employ of the Blaenavon Company, had his thigh broken, and his hand nearly severed from his wrist, by the premature falling of some stone, which he was undermining. We hear of some being the sport of fortune, this poor man appears to be closely connected with her daughter mis-fortune; this being about the fourth time that he has been maimed, independent of minor occurrences. He had the care of the pit, which was the same in which the late unfortunate Isaac Davis was recently killed. ACCIDENT AT BLAENAVON—On Wednesday week, a large and heavy piece of casting which had been standing in a perpendicular position, was being brought to a horizontal one, when the cord fastened to one end, the other end resting on the ground, gave way; the conse- quence was, that the whole weight was thrown upon the bars with which the workmen were receiving it, and the weight being overpowering they were obliged to give up their hold. An elderly and respectable man of the name of John Jones, a blacksmith, not being able to do so as quickly as the others, was borne to the earth, with the whole weight pressing on the crowbeam which rested upon his thighs. As soon as possible he was extricated, and, although no bone was broken, it was discovered that his thigh-bone was splintered, and his legs dreadfully bruised and swollen. LOVE AT SIGHT.—Within a circuit of twenty miles of Blaenavon, a young man of not particularly prepossessing appearance, has recently received a letter from a monied lady soliciting him to accompany her to the altar. The first, only, and alas! fatal shaft from the bow of this Cupid pierced her at the Brecon assizes, and the ineradi- cable passion she then conceived, and the feeling of lone- liness, of ennui, arising from a state of singleness, induced her to take the present, as it may appear, indelicate step, but blame her not! for Man's love is of man's life a thing apart, Tis woman's whole existence: man may range The camp, court, church, the vessel, and the mart, Sword, gown, gain, glory; offer in exchange Pride, fame, ambition, to fill up his heart; And few there be whom these cannot estrange- Men have all these resources-women one, To bloom or wither 'neath affection's sun." We know not the nature of the answer. THE IRON TRADE.—We are happy in being able to state that the iron trade has once more assumed a brighter aspect than it has worn lately. Scotch pig iron has risen to 80s., and bars and other descriptions correspondingly. Welsh still retains its superiority both in price and quality. The advance sets expectation in a state of ferment, and men are already indulging in those abstruse, minute, and sweeping calculations, which will doubtless prove as futile and fallacious as hitherto. One person, after dimi- nishing the calculation of tons of iron required for a mile of road, by 33 per cent., states that it will require upwards of three millions of tons of rails to complete the railways already passed through Parliament—time will tell. =

BRECOTSMRE. The Rev. Morgan Jones, B.A., has been licensed by the Lord Bishop of Saint David's, to the Perpetual Curacy of Llanthew, near Brecon. BRECON MARKET, Sept. 6th.-Wheat, 6s. to 6s. Sd.; barley, 4s. 4d. to 4s. 8d. j oats, 2s. 8d. to 3s. 4d.; malt, 8s. 6d. to 9s.; beef, 6d. to 7d.; mutton 6d.; pork, od. to Old. fresh butter, lid. to Is.; skim cheese, 5d. to6d. BRECON FAIR.—This fair, held on Tuesday last, proved most unusually large for a September fair, and particularly so, at the present period of the harvest. We expected the fair would hare been a small one, as 18,.gene rally the case at this season of the year, particularly when the weather is good. It proved a charming day for the country and those who were engaged in their corn fields. There was an abundant supply of all sorts of horned cattle in the market; steers that were in kind con- dition found ready purchasers at prices that fully main- tained the late markets in the neighbouring counties, and we consider that many more would have been disposed of, if the farmers had not in the commencement of the market held out such high prices. A large quantity of mountain and other ponies were in the horse fair, and a great number were disposed of at an early hour at good prices. Good draught horses (except those belong- ing to horse dealers), were rather scarce, butsuperior carters in good condition realized high prices. We noticed also several fat cows, which reached the late rates in the neighbouring markets. In the sheep market, for this season of the year, there was a good supply penned (particularly at the Bull), which averaged prices in ad- vance of the late prices that have been obtained for the same in the Brecon market. On the whole we never re- member at the Brecon September fair to have seen so much stock of every description brought to the market, & generally speaking, all were of opinion that it was a good fair. There was a large quantity of pigs in the fair on Wednesday, and nearly the whole were disposed of before twelve o'clock at very advanced prices.-—Another corres- pondent writes of this fair—" To the lovers of picturesque scenes, what a windfall is a fair, especially a Welsh fair. To wander in luxurious ease and the homely ever-changing scenes exhibited at these meetings is indeed a treat we have often enjoyed with the greatest zest. To observe with attention the various manoeuvres of our pretty Welsh lasses, their bonny round faces peeiing from under the becoming beaver hal, and the uncouth, though characteristic devotion of their rustic admirers, is an in- teresting chapter; but, it is better not to encourage our idleness by dwelling sentimentally on such scenes, rather turn we our attention to the more edifying lessons that may be learnt in the business portion of a fair; here ob- serve closely the voluble craftiness with which the knowing" English jockey or cattle-dealer is endeavour- ing to put the artful dodge" upon the poor stupid mountaineer, who with his hand thrust into his pockets —mouth wide open—looking up anxiously into the face of the dealer, is half inclined to concede to the proffered terms of the Saxon—half inclined to think he is being made a fool of. It is needless to mention how such a scene generally ends, how the poor farmer finds his way home with a few sovereigns less in his pocket thall he should by right have had, and how the crafty Southron weuds his way to other scenes, glorying in the simplicity of his prey and his own superior knack oj cheating. Pass we then over this and many other fair-day sights, to observe something as to the prices, &c., of stock, at Brecon September fair. It was the largest fair held in Brecon at this season for some years; great quantities of cattle more particularly changed hands, though at rather lower prices than generally quoted. Of horses of size and power there were sufficient, but not much business was done. The number of mountain ponies which were sold at this fair almost exceeds credence. REBECCA AGAIN.—In carrying out the provisions of the late Act of Parliament relating to the Turnpike trusts in South Wales some of the gates in the neighbourhood of Brecon have already been removed, the tolls reduced, and the distances between other gates about being equal- ized. Among the latter the turnpike gate near the ninth mile-stone on the Merthyr road is to be removed and a new toll house erected this side of the Storys Arms. This building was last week in the course of erection, and in a few days expected to be finished, but lo! on Monday morning last, upon the workmen going to their work, the new toll house had disappeared, and the men were struck with astonishment at the industry displayed by the parties who had in so short a period levelled their work. Information of the circumstance was brought to the Magistrates without loss of time, and strong suspi- cion rests upon parties residing not many miles from the spot. Police officers have been sent to the locality, where they are ordered to remain until the house is again raised. In the meantime every exertion is being used to trace out the perpetrators of this rash and foolish act. DEPLORABLE OCCURRENCE. Captain Wallace, a visitor to Builth, was found drowned on Wednesday afternoon week, in the river Irvon, about five miles from that delightful watering place. The deceased, who was fond of angling, left Builth on Tuesday morning with his fishing tackle, stating that he should return at five in the afternoon; he did not, however, do so, and his lady and friends remained in sad suspense. On the following morning, Wednesday, search was made for him, and his body was found as above stated, by Mr. John Morgan, of Maescunfordd, and Mr. Smith, of Garth, and was brought in a fly to Builth, when a coroner's inquest was held thereon.—Verdict accordingly. The water in which the body was found was only 2î feet deep, and 100 yards above where his fishing-rod was found, only two fee deep. The deceased was subject to fits. His hat was found 100 yards lower down the stream. CORONER'S INQUEST AT BRECON.—IMPORTANT VER- DICT AGAINST A MEDICAL GENTLEMAN.—A coroner's inquest was held by Henry Maybery, Esq., one of the coroners for the county of Brecon, at Pantycorred on Tuesday, and Lower Chapel on Wednesday, the 26th and 27th ult., under circumstances which have elicited a large amount of what is commonly desig- nated popular feeling." A woman named Ann Thomas, residing at Llechach, in the parish of Garthberyg, was some weeks previous to the 19th of August, obliged from serious indisposition to call in the professional aid of T. Batt, Esq., the medical officer of the district, it appears without benefit, for on the morning of the 20th ult., her life was extinct. Many-tongued rumour wafted abroad doubts as to whether the poor woman received proper medical aid, and the result of private enquiry having been unsatisfactory, measures were taken for holding an inquisition on the body. We have before us a full report of the evidence taken, but which, for obvious reasons, we refrain from making public. A careful investigation having taken place, the jury retired; and after a long period of deliberation, handed in the following verdict: —" Ann Thomas died from the effects of excessive flood- ing and that there was gross neglect on tfte part of the medical officer of the Merthyr Cynog district in the Brecon Union, T. Batt, Esq., and that she was not pro- perly treated, either from want of medical skill or inat- tention." We have further to observe in connection with this case, that the Board of Guardians of the Brecknock. Union, forwarded full copies of the evidence taken at the inquisition to the Poor Law Commissioners, who have issued directions to their Assistant-Commissioner, Col. Wade, to make a more minute investigation, which is ac- cordingly to take place on Monday next.

BIRTHS. Sept. 9th, the wife of Mr. James Ward, cabinet-maker, Duke- street, in this town, of a son. Sept. 9th, the wife of Mr. Thos. Vaughan, tailor, Frederick- street, in this town, of a daughter. Sept. 9, at Lansdown-place, Neath, Mrs. William Williams, of a son. Sept 9, at Newcastle Vicarage, the lady of the Rev. H. Lynch Blosse, of a daughter. Sept. 4. at the Sun Inn, Brecon, the wife of Mr. Richard Fryer, of a son. Sept. 1, at Corsham Court, Wilts, the lady of the Hon. F. H. Paul Methuen, of a son and heir. Sept. 2, at Peer's Court, Gloucestershire, the wife of Forrester Wilson, Esq., of a son. CURIOUS COINCIDENCE*.—The Duchess of Sutherland, and her two daughters, the Marchioness of Lome and LadyBlantyre, have all been delivered at Stafford House, within the month, and all of sons MARRIAGES. Sept. 1, at St. Mary's, Penzance, Louis Vigurs, Esq., of the Inner Temple, and of Cwmavon, in this county, only son of John Vigurs, Esq., of Rose Hill, Penzance, to Willmott Aruudell, eldest daughter of Dennis Johns, Esq., of Penzance. Aug. 26, at Capel, Surrey, by the Rev. P. B. Beath, the Rev Charles Courtenay, M.A., of St. John's College, Cambridge, and Ockley, Surrey, to Emily, second daughter of William Stock- dale, Esq., of Boulogne-sur-Mer. Sept. 4, at Coity, by the Rev. Samuel Jones, Mr. Edward Taylor to Miss Mary Jane Thomas, both of Bridgend. Sept. 6, at Llangynwyd Church, by the Rev. R. P. Llewelyn, A.M., vicar, Mr. Joseph Protheroe to Miss Powell. Sept. 7, at the same church, Mr. Thomas Davies to Miss Mary Jones, of Maesteg. Sept. 9, at Merthyr Church, by the Rev. J. C. Campbell, M.A., rector, Mr. David Joseph, agent at Plymouth Works, to Miss Morgan, of Graig, Merthyr. At Merthyr Church, by the Rev. John Morgan -.—Sept. 2, Mr. John Phillips, to Phoebe Phillips: Sept. 6, Samuel Davies to Anne Burnett; Sept. 6, William Jones to Elizabeth Powell, all of Merthyr.—By the Rev. J. C. Campbell, Sept. 8th, William Lewis to Ann James; John Evans to Mary Ann Williams; Lewis Lewis to Mary Williams; Sept. 9, Benjamin Jenkins to Alice !IIorgan. Aug. 27, at St. Paul's Church, Newport, Mr. David Lewis, assistant overseer for that borough, to Miss Elizabeth Williams, niece of Mr. Thomas Green, ship-builder, of Appledore, Devon. Sept. 1, at Builth, by the Rev. Mr. Harrison, Mr. Wetherly, nurseryman, to Miss Ann Davies, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. Davies, baker, both of Builth. Sept. 8, at Presteign Church, Mr. James Jones to Miss Eliza- beth Jones, both of Hereford-street, Presteign. Aug. 27, at Temple Church, Bristol, Mr. John Brown, ship- wright in Her Majesty's dockyard, Devonport, to Miss Alice Watkins, eldest daughter of Mr. JohnWatkins, builder, Tinterne. Aug. 30, at Newland, by the Rev. Geo. Ridout, Mr. Thos. Marfell, of Redbrook, Monmouthshire, to Emma, second daugh- ter of Mr. James Harper, painter and glazier, also of Redbrook. DEAF AND DUMB WEDDING.—Aug. 23, at the Parish Church, Preston, by the Rev. J. Rigg, M.A., Mr. Joseph Hardman to Miss Margaret Sutcliffe, of Preston. Both bride and bridegroom, who are persons in humble life, are deaf and dumb, and re- ceived their education at the Deaf and Dumb School, in that town, established by the exertions of the rev. gentleman who officiated aINthe ceremony. Of course, the service was gone through in sighs, Mr. Rigg being assisted by the master of the Deaf and Dumb School. DEATHS. Sept. 7, after three weeks' acute suffering, Wm. Minchin, Esq., a commander in the Royal Navy, m the 73rd year of his age. He served as lieutenant on board the Monarch in the memorable battle of Copenhagen. Sept. 6, aged 42, Mrs. Thomas, the beloved wife of Mr. David Thomas, confectioner, Angel-street, in this town. Sept. 7, Mr. Samuel Jones, cabinet-maker, Mill-street, New- port. The deceased was a member of the town council, and prided himself on being always considered a friend of the work- ing classes. Sept. 2, at Builth, tireconshire, Nicholas St. Aubyn Wallace. Esq., who was drowned when fishing. He was universally be- loved, and will be deeply lamented. Sept. 4, at an advanced age, at the residence of her son-in- Esq., near Abergavenny, Mrs. Powell. On Wednesday last, Mrs. Emanuel, of the Old Green Dragon IJlIl, rehct of the late Mr. William Emanuel, in her 63rd year. On the 4th inst., at Cheltenham, aged 69, William Goodrich, Esq., of Energlyn, in this county, and of Maisemore Court, Gloucestershire, a magistrate and deputy-lieutenant of both counties. Aug. 30, at Merthyr, aged 35, Mr. Chas. Stephens, formerly grocer at Hay. Sept. 2, very suddenly, at Trellick's Grange, Monmouthshire, aged 62, much and deservedly esteemed by a large circle of friends, Mr. Oliver Luff, timber-merchant, of Hereford. Sept. 3, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, for many years landlady of the Unicorn Inn, Abergavenny, aged 80 years, regretted by a. large circle of relatives and friends, and by numbers of the poor in the immediate neighbourhood, V