The Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian Glamorgan Monmouth and Brecon Gazette

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, rpHAT a SPECIAL ASSEMBLY of the PnoritiE- l TORS of the BRECKNOCK and ABERGAVENNY CANAL NAVIGATION, will be held at the SHIRE-HALL, In the Town of BRECKNOCK, in the County of BRECKNOCK, on FRIDAY, the 24th day of OCTO- BER next, at the hour of 12 o'clock at Noon, for the purpose of considering and deciding on the propriety of disposing of the said Canal, and all Rights and Interests over or affecting the same, together with all Works, Powers, Privileges, Emoluments, Immunities, and Appur- tenances thereto belonging, and also of accepting certain terms proposed by the Welsh Midland Railway Company for the purchase thereof, or of negoeiating with such Company for the Sale thereof to them upon other Terms. Dated this twenty-second day of September, 1845. JOSEPH BAILEY, HUGH BOLD, WALTER MAYBERY, WM. WILLIAMS, JOHN LLOYD. CARDIFF FARMERS' CLUB. THE ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH will take t_ place on SATURDAY, the 18th of OCTOBER inst., at ELY HOUSE FARM, near Cardiff, when the following Prizes will be awarded :— £ s. d. To the best PLOUGHMAN 3 3 0 The Second best. 2 2 0 The Third do. 1 1 0 To start at 10 o'clock Previous notice to be given to either of the Stewards on or befoie the 15th inst. DRAUGHT OF PLOUGHS. To the maker of the Lightest Draught £ s. d. Plough 2 2 0 To be tested by the Dynanometre belonging to the Club. The arrangements to be under the direction of the Stewards, who reserve the ritrht of awarding such por- tions of the above Prizes as they may determine. An Ordinary at the Angel Inn, Cardiff, on the same day at 3 o'clock, after which the prizes will be awarded. THOS. GODDARD, ? E. -r > Stewards. EDWARD WILLIAMS,^ Britannia Life Assurance Company, NO. 1, J'KINCF'S STRRKT, BANK. I.ON DON. Empowered by Special A ct of Parlillmellt I V. Vict. cap. IX. DI RECTORS. William Rarngett.Esn I Robert Eglinton, Esq. Samuel Bevington Esq I Erasmus Hoht. Foster, Esq Wm. Fcchney Black, Esq Peter Morrison, Esq. George Cohen, Esq Henry Lewis Smale, Esq Millis Coventry, Esq John Drewett, Esq AUDITORS. J. B. Bevington.Esq.—F.P.Coekeritt.Esq.—J. D. Dow, E$q. MEDICAL OFFICER. John Cleadinning.M.D., F.R 8.,16, Wimpole St., Cavendish Square. STANDING COUNSEL. The Hon. John Ashley, New Square, Lincoln's Inn.—Mr. Serjeant Murphy, M.P., Temple. SOLICITOR. William Bevan, ICsq., Old Jewry. Ð AN K E R S- Messrs. Drewelt and l'owler. l'rinces Street, nank. This Institution is empowered by a Upecial Act of Parlia- ment, and is so constituted as to afford the henefits of Life Assurance in their fullest extent to Poticy-Motders, and to present greater facilities and accommodation than are usually offered by any other Companies. Amollg others, the following Important Advantages.may b6 nt¿merated:- increasing Kates of Premium, on a new and remarkable plan for securing Loans or Debts; a less immediate payment being required on a policy for the whole term of life than tn any other office. CREDIT TABLE.—By this Table, the Premiums may remain nupaid for five years, upon satisfactory security being given or the liquidation of the same, at the expiration of that period. HALF CREDIT RATES OF PREMIUM. Persons assured according to these rules, are allowed credit (without security) for half the amount of the first seven Annual Premiums, paying interest thereou, at the rate of Five per Cent. per Annum, with the option of paying off the Principal at any time, or having the amount dcdncted from the sum assured when the Policy becomes a claim. Policies may thus be effected at lower rates than are gene- rally required for the tern of seven years only whilst the holders have the sarriV8^ for the payment of their claims, whenever death may happen, 88 if they paid double the amount of premiums, which would be charged for assurance effected in the same way. Policies revived without the enaction of a fine, at any lime within twelve months. Extract from Increasing Bates of Premium, for an Assu- rance of £100, for Whole Term of Life. Age of the Assured in every case admitted in the Policy. Medical Attendants remunerated in all cases for their reports. A Board of Directors in attendance daily at 2 o'clock. > Annual Premiums payable during j { First Second Third Fourth Remain j } Five Five Five Five der of I | Years. Years. Years. Years. Life. j > £ s. d.' £ s. dj. £ s. d. £ s. dJ £ s. d. 1 1 4i 1 5 10! 1 10 11 1 16 9 2 3 8 1 6 4; 1 12 2: 1 19 1 2 7 4j 2 17 G 1 16 I! 2 4 4 2 14 6 3 7 3 4 3 4 | 2 16 _7j 3 9 4) 4 5 5^ 5 6 3| 6 13 7 Extrr "■ from the Half Credit Rates of Premium. Annual Preiniam required for an Assurance of £100. for the whole Term of Life. A Half Premium for Whole Premium ge. seven years. after seven years £ ■ 1'. d. £ s, d. 10 119 236 35 1 4 (I 2 9 10 to 1 9 2 2 18 4 45 1 14 10 3 9 8 60 226 450 55 2 12 9 5 5 6 60 3 6 8 6 13 4- PET Kit MORRISON, Resident Director. Detailed ProspcctusPs. and every requisite information as tothe mode of effecting Assurances, may be obtained upon application to the following AGENTS— NEWPORT Mr. R. Jenkins, merchant. CHEPSTOW Mr. J. L. Bahhvyn, solicitor. BRISTOL..Mr. John Moxham, Bank-court, Corn-street. CARDIF F Mr. W. D. Norwood. Most Important Improvements in Dental Surgery, BY MONS. LE DRAY, SURGEON-DENTIST, No. 27, PARK-STREET, BRISTOL, One Door from Berkely Square. The Patent Incorrodible Terra Metallic TSSTH, FIXED OS THE MOST SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES, WITHOUT SPRINGS, WIRES, OR Lid ATI/RES, at MONS. LE DRAY and Co.'s usual moderate Paris Charges, commencing at 5i. a single tooth, and thus continuing their scale of prices. Scurvy in the Gums effectually removed. Loose Teeth fas ■ tened and filling Decayed Teeth with their Mineral Marmoratum. AT each announcement made to the public by MONS. LE DRAY and CO., their gratification is highly increased as they arc continually receiving from their extensive connec- tion undeniable assurances of satisfaction and approval. In rendering acknowledgements for the patronage received from their friends among the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and inhabi- tants of Glamorganshire and Monmouths1drc, North and South Wales, as well as the adiacent counties, they cannot .clrain from expressing their implicit confideocc in a continu- ance of the recommendations and favours of their patrons; Iteing fully determined to continue those facilities, which have hitherto produced so much benefit and comfort to those requiring their professional aid. MONS. LE DiJAY and Co. may be consulted as usual at their Residence, 27, PARK STREET, where they continue To restore Decayed Teeth with the Mineral Marmoratum, so Siighlv recommended hy the Faculty of England, France, and the Continent, and of which they are the sole inventors. It is introduced into the cavity in an almost liquid state, without tbe least pain, and in a few seconds hardens into the enamel preventing and curing the Tootla-ache. arresting the progiess ■of further decay—thereby obviating the necessity of extrac- tion, The Marmoratum not only converts a mere shell into a sound and useful Tooth, calculated for all its original purposes but by completely slopping up the cavity rcmoves that un- pleasant taint of the breath which invariably arises from ilxay of the teeth. There is no disease to which the mouth is liable more de- structive than Scurvy in the Gums the loss of Teeth is more to be attributed to it than any oilier cauee, for it is the primary source of decay in them. On its first appearance the Gums •bleed on the most trifling occasion, become spongy, and lose that firm texture they have in a healthy state, causing the Ibreath to be offensive and repulsive to every one under its influence, besi es other evils repngnant to Ii sensitive and re- fined mind. It must be a source of extreme gratification to those thus afflicted to be assured that Mous. Le Dray can effectually re- tuove this destructive complaint, by a single application, a;:d without the least pain. 0 Mons. Le Diay and Co's PATENT INCORRODIBLE TERRA METALIC ARTIFICIAL or NATURAL TEETH, of surpassing beauty, can be matched so closely in shape and colour tothoxe left in the mouth, and formed so exactly to mature, that the closest observer cannot detect the difference 'They aie fixed from one to a complete set, without extracting the toots, or causing the least pain, and may be taken out .and replaced by the wearer with the greatest facility being incorrodible, they have the superior advantage of never •changing colour or decaying they are arranged on the most -seientthc principles, answering most satisfactorily all the pur- poses of mastication aud articulation, imparting to the coun- tenance a younger and approved appraiance, protecting the .adjoining teeth, fastening those that are loose, forming a new sgiim where the original one has receded, and the teeth re- tnainsng perfectly secure in their places. Specimens of tbese beautiful Teeth may be viewed daily at JWon*. Lc Dray s residence, as well as his other improvement, :and his stipeiior mode of sparing the patient from the pain and inconvenience hitherto attending operations of the unouth. Loose Tech, arising either from age. or any other cause, fastened, aud deficiencies of palate effectually remedied, Artificial I'e. th out of icpair remodelled to lit the mouth, and stored equal in beauty and durability to their original state. CHILDREN'S TF.F.TII ATTENDED TO AND REGULATED. A ttendance daily from ten till seven. For the convenience of country patients, Mons. Le Dray .and Cu. arp, enabled to fix a partial or a complete set of Teeth ■at one sitting, without the least pain or inconvenience. Those to whom expense is an object nee" not be deterred irom visiting Mons. Le Dray, as he will giv«^very advice and information appertaining to his profession without any remu- neration. N.B. No. 27, Paik-street, One Door from Berkeley-square, Bristol,

Great Eastern and Western Railway. To the EDITOR of The TIMES. SIR,-There are occasionally circumstances of injus- S tice in which an individual by the exertion of hi? own personal influence may fail to obtain redress, and which, therefore, render necessary an appeal to some powerful organ like the Press, through whose instru- mentality the most defenceless may successfully assert their rights. The promoters of the Great Eastern and Western Railway Company have chosen, on their own authority, without my sanction or concurrence, to affix my name to their Prospectus as a Provisional Director of their undertaking. So distasteful was such an announcement to my feelings that I distinctly, by letter, declined the honour, and re- quested that my name might be erased from the published list of the Members of their Direction. No attention has been paid to my request; my name is still held forth to the world as one of their Direction, committing therebv a fraud upon the public, as also a great injury and in*- justice to myself. For this I have no redress but through the agency of the Press and I appeal to you, as its most powerful organ, to give as wide a circulation, through the medium of your columns, to the disclaimer as has already been given to the announcement. t:I I have the honour to be, Sir, Your very obedient servant, DAVID EVANS. Brecon Old Bank, Merthyr-Tydvil, Sep. 12th, 1845.

BRECONSHiRE. A SCHEDULE of FINES, FORFEITURES, and A. PENALTIES, paid or payab/e to the COUNTY TREASURERS from EASTER QUARTER SES- SIONS, 1815,to and including MIDSUMMER QU AR- TER SESSIONS, in the same Year. Sums I Name of the party Sums payable fined. paid, but not Remarks. paid. Borough of Brecon. £ s. d'Jf. s. d. Benjamin Powell.1 0 5 0 Committed John Thomas 0 1 0 Benjamin Powell 0 0 Ditto John Prothero 1 O 0 Ditto John Prothero 1 0 o Ditto William Edwards. 0 10 0 Philip Mouuey 2 0 0 Ditto Thomas Thomas. 0 0 6 Gwenllian Havard. 0 1 o Walter Havard 0 1 0, Mary Lewis 0 1 0. David Armstrong 2 2 0 Gwenllian Havard. 0 4 0. Hundred of Builth. r Evan Griffiths 2 9 6 Evan gvans 0 10 0. Commitment ThomasEvans 0 2 6 made out. Hundred of Crickftowell. John Wilding. 0 5 0. James Wilding 0 5 0' Thomas Price3 9 o' Hundred of Devynnoclc. Beniamin Stead, ) William Stead, and J 0 6 0 FOR"MITTED George Henry. ) for 7 days. William Price J. 0 5 0 Division of Ys/rad- gunlais. John Price and others. 0 15 0. Benjamin Williams 2 0 0 Committed Hundred of Talgarth. John Williams 1 0 6. David Davies. 2 I 0 William Harries. 2 0 0 Committed John Williams 0 12 6 Ditto James Watkins Q 15 O, Ditto William Watkins Q 15 Q QIUO Hundreds of Ptnhelly and Merthyr. Thomas Williams & 1 JOAN WILLIAMS .J 0 2 0 James LEWIS 0 10 0 William Jenkins 0 0 LI. Powell. 0 2 6 14 7 014 10 6 MAYBERY & WILLIAMS, Treasurers.

OOLDXEB'§ PATENT PRESERVED PROVISIONS. Protected by her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent. PRICES OF PROVISIONS IN BOND. Stewed Beef 5d. per lb. Round of do 6fd. Flank of do. Ox Cheek e|d. Trips 6id. „ List of Prices of Goldner's Patent Preserved Provisions. MILK. s. d. GAME. s. d. M\lk per quart 1 4 Guinea Fowls each 6 0 Ditto- per pint 0 9 Venison, Haunch £:3 to £ '>. Ditto- per 4 pint 0 C Venison,Hashed, per lb. 2 2 SOUl'S. Ilare, Roasted each 6 0 Real Turtle per quart 10 6 Hare, Jugged per lb. 2 2 Mock Turlle ,,2 3 Partridges, roasted each 2 6 Ox Tail ,,2 3 Pheasant, ltoastecl „ 6 0 Ox Cheek- „ 2 2 Grouse, Itoasted- „ 3 6 Giblet „ 2 3 Ptarmigan, do. „ 3 0 Hare- „ 2 8 Black Game, do.- ,,6 0 Vegetable ,,2 8 Wild Duck, do. ,,3 0 Canot 2 2 Rabbit, Curried, per lb. 1 8 Mulligatawny 2 8 Rabbits, with Onion ConcentratedGravy.,3 4 Sauce 1 6 Chicken Broth ,,3 0 FISH. Veal Broth 2 6 Real W. 1. Turtle, Cali- Mutton Broth „ 1 9 pash and Calipee Hotch Potch ,,2 2. per lb. 10 6 Soup & BouillL per lb. 0 9 Ditto Steaks 50 Do. from 6 lbs. upwds. 0 64 Salmon 16 VEGETABLES. Cod Pish ] 6 Green Peas per lb. 1 0 Stewed Eels ,,2 0 Onions 0i ,,0 10 Lobsters in Shell "36 Carrots and Gravy „ 0 10 Fresh Herrings ,16 Carrots, plain „ 0 6 Yarmouth Bloaters ,,1 6 Turnips ,,0 10 Cod Sounds „ I 6 Beet Root 0 6 SAUCE. Parsnips ,,0 7 Lobsters for Sauee BEEF. per pint 2 6 Roast Beef per lb. 1 1 Ditto per 1 pint 1 6 Spiced Beef ,,1 0 Oysters per pint 2 0 Hurnp Steaks Stewed.. 1 3 Ditto per 1 piut 1 3 Beef Aiamode ,,0 Mushrooms per pint 2 6 Gulyas Beef I 1 Shrimps 2 0 Ox Tongue each 6 6 Tripe & Onions, per lb. 1 1 FRENCH DISHES. Russian Tongues, each 5 0 Beef, a la Flamande Mull ON. per lb. 2 0 Roast Mutton per lb. 1 1 Beef, a la Royal. 2 6 Roast Leg of Mutton,, 1 1 Ox Palate "30 Boiled Mutton 0101 Ditto Italian 3 3 Boiled Leg of Mutton,, 1 1 Ditto with Peas 3 0 Hashed Mutton „ 0 I0i Tendrons of Veal 3 0 Haricot Mutton- „ 1 I Hagout of Veal ,,2 0 Irish Stew- „ 0 10 J Veal Cutlets Jardiniere 2 0 LAMB. Ditto with Peas „ 2 6 Roast Lamb per lb. 1 6 Ditto Tomata "26 Roast Leg of Lamb „ I 6 Ditto Italian 2 0 Stewed Lamb and Ve- Sweetbread per case 6 0 getables ,,1 4 Minced Veal per lb. 2 6 Lamb and Green Peas- 1 4 Noix de Veau 2 0 VEAL. Fricandeau "30 Roast Veal per lb. 1 3 Calf's Tongue Sauce Roast Fillet of Veal" 1 6 Piquante ,,3 0 Knuckle of Veal.. 1 2 Calf's Tongue with Stewed Veal and Vege- Peas ,30 tables „ 1 3 Ditto Smoked 3 0 Veal and Green Peas 1 4 Mutton Cutlets, Tomata 2 6 Veal Cutlets ,,16 Ditto Italian ,,2 0 Millced Veal „ 1 6 Ditto Jardiniere „ 2 0 Veal Collops "I 6 Ditto with Peas 2 6 Calrs Head „ 1 1 Ragout of Mutton" 2 0 Ditto and Bacon- „ 1 6 Lamb Cutlets, Jardiniere 2 6 Ditto Hashed, with Ba- Ditto Italian ,,2 6 con and Brains „ 1 6 Ditto Tomata ,,2 6 Calf's Brains ,,1 6 Ditto with l'eas „ 2 6 Calf's Feet and JcHy,, 1 1 Leg and Shoulder of Curried Veal 1 4 Lamb braised ,,2 0 PO RK. Ragout of Lamb 2 0 Pork Cutlets per lb. 1 6 Kidney sauté ,,2 6 Sucking Pig 12s. to 15 0 Pheasant each 8 0 Hams per lb. 1 4 Ditto Truffled ,,15 0 POULTRY. Partridge 3 0 Turkeys, Roasted or Supreme of Fowl Boiled each 7s. to l j 0 per case 12 0 Geese, Roasted each 9 0 Fricaseed Fowls, per lb. 2 6 Ducks, Roasted, each Duck and Peas each 6 6 4s. to 4 6 Teal en Salmi, per case 6 0 Ditto and Green Peas 5 0 Grouse en Salmi- ,,6 0 Fowls, Roasted or Partridge en Salmi" 6 0 Boiled, each 3s. 6d. to 5 6 pheasant en Salmi 8 0 Dorking Capons each 6 6 Green Peas „ 2 0 Pigeons, Roasted, 2d. extra charged for 1 lb, per couple 2 0 cases on French dishes. Ditto and Green Peas 3 0 Grouse Soup, per quart 3 6 Pigeons, Steak & Gib- Superior Turtle Soup 15 0 lets for Pies, per case 3 0 Clear ditto ,,21 0 MADE DISHES. Julienne 3 0 Ragout of Goose, per lb. 1 6 rOTTED MEATS. Ditto of Turkey „ 1 6 Potted Beef per lb. 3 0 Ditto of Fowl 2 0 Ditto Veal- ,,3 0 Ditto of Mutton- 1 2 Ditto Giblets ,,3 0 Ditto of Veal "l 4 Ditto Tongues ,,3 0 Ditto of Lamb „ 1 4 Ditto Ilam ,,3 0 Ditto of Giblets- 1 (j Ditto Shrimps ,,4 0 Curried Fowls each 7 6 Ditto Lobsters ,,4 0 The above can be had in Canisters containing from lIb. to 500 lbs. each. One penny extra charged for 1 lb. cases. These provisions are free from the objectionable gaseous flavour so much complained of in those preserved by the old process; and the very moderate price at which they are sold, renders them advantageous for Home Consump- tion as well as Sea Stores. Sole Agent at CARDJFP—J, G. BIRD, Ship & Insurance Broker, and General Commission Agent.

SALE# BS flucttmt. ALLISHI^ To be Sold by Auction, AT FjyiWATEIH, [MEM On Friday, the Xltk day of October, 1845, FIFTEEN COWS and HEIFERS, of the real Ayr- J' shire Breed, the parent Stock of which were selected with great care from the best Dairy Herds, in the County of Ayr, which are well known to possess a hardy consti- tution, are excellent milkers, and from which the cele- brated Dunlop Cheese" is made. Also will be Sold, about 25 excellent PIGS, of the real Berkshire Breed. The Sale to commence at 12 6'clock and 3 months' Credit will be given on approved security. To be SOLD by AUCTION, BY ORDER OF THE POOR LAW COMMISSIONERS By Mr. William Morris, At the WHITE HART, Lantwit-Major, on THURSDAY, the 9th day ot OCTOBER, 1845, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions of sale as shall be then and there produced, ALL those TWO LEASEHOLD COTTAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, and GARDENS there- un tobelonging, with the Appurtenances, formerly called the CHAUNTRY HOUSE. And also all those LEASEHOLD COTTAGES or TENEMENTS, and GARDENS thereunto belonging respectively with the Appurtenances, called the HILL HEAD; all which said Premises are situated in the Town and Parish of Lantwit-Major, in the county of Glamorgan, the jwhole of which is held for a long-term of years, of which 971 years are yet unexpired. For further particulars apply to Mr. Wm Edmondes, Solicitor, Cowbridge. To be SOLD by AUCTION, BY MR. JOHN DAVIES, 1'HJ.; valuable LIBRARY of the late Rev. G. M. L MABER, late Rector of Merthyr, consisting of nearly 2000 Volumes. Mr. JOHN DAVIES, having received instructions from the Executors of the late Rev. G. M. MABER, will SELL by AUCTION, on the Premises, at RussELL- PLACE, MOUNT-PLEASANT, SWANSEA, the VALUABLE LIBRARY, comprised of Ancient and Modern Works, by English, French, Spanish, and Dutch Authors, which were collected during a life of 70 years. The Sale will take place on WEDNESDAY, the loth OCTOBER instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Catalogues of the Sale may be had at the Office of the Auctioneer, Post-office, Swansea. 1 GLAMORGANSHIRE. USRESERVED SALE OF VALUABLE LIVE STOCK, HAY, TIMIPS, &c., AT PENGAM FARM, Mar CARDIFF, On TUESDAY, the 14th day of OCTOBER, 1845, com- mencing at Twelve o'clock at noon precisely. MR. H. M. PARTRIDCE BEGS most respectfully to announce to his Agricul- U tural Friends and the Public generally, that he is instructed to SELL by AUCTION, on the Premises, at PENG AM, without the least Reserve, the whole of the valuable and carefully-selected STOCK, of Mr. EDWARDS, who is leaving the Farm comprising 102 Lambs, 5 Rams, 53 Yearling Ewes, 49 do. Wedders, 82 Stock Ewes, all of the Leicester and Cotswold breed 10 Calves, 10 two- year old Bullocks, 8 three-year old do., 12 four-year old do., 3 two-year old Heifers, 5 three-year oiddo., H Cows, 1 Bull, 1 Filly rising four years old, 3 do. rising three do., 2 Colts rising 3 do., 4 Fillies rising 2 do., 2 Suckling Colts, 1 Hackney Mare and Foal; about 70 Tons of prime well-harvested Hay, 7 Acres of Sweed Turnips, 3 Acrcs of Mangel Wurzel, 2 Acres of high-bred Turnips, and I Acre of common do. Refreshments will be on the Table at 10 o'clock, and the Sale will commence punctually at 12 at noon. GLAMORGANSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, ID"if mm* £ £ &&& ON WEDNESDA Y, OCTOBER 29th, 1845, On the Premises, at Vian's Hill Farm, in the [Parish of Saint Nicholas, ALL the Live and Dead FARMING STOCK, Imple- ments of Husbandry, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, Household Furniture, and other effects, the Property of GEORGE PRICE, Esq., who is leaving this part of the country. Also, the Ruffage and Lattermath of about 78 Acres of Land, till Candlemas next; and the House, till May 1st, 1846. Particulars in future Advertisements. MARK MARKS, AM (MI&KlEBL Silversmith and Jeweller, NO. 9, ST. MARY-STREET, (LATE OF NO. 4, ANGEL-STREET,) BEGS to return his grateful thanks to his Friends and _D the Public, for the support he has received for upwards of 20 years; and in soliciting a continuance, he flatters himself that, by arrangements he has made with a first-rate London Manufacturer, he can now pre- vent the necessity of persons going to Town to purchase Watches, being enabled to bring the London Market to their own doors, by having a Stock of Lever and other Watches, at the prices advertised in Town, with the ad- vantage of the qualities baing such, that he can safely stake his word on their accuracy of performance, &c.,&c., so as to give satisfaction in every transaction. All sorts of Clocks, Watches, Mathematical and Njtu- tical Instruments carefully Cleaned and accurately Re- paired. N.B. AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER, AND HOUSE AGENT. Cardiff, Sept. 18th, 1845. WAWTGD, BOARD and LODGING for a Mercantile Gentleman JD either in Crockherbtown or Charles Street.—Appli- cation to be made to the Editor of this Paper. October 2nd, 1845. HOUSE-WARMING DIMER! JOHN JOHNS begs respectfully to announce that his J HOUSE-WARMING DINNER will take place at the HIGH CORNER HOUSE, in the Village of LANHARRAN, on FRIDAY, the 17th of OCTOBER instant, upon which day the LANHARRAN HQUNDS will Meet in the Village at Ten o'clock. Llanharran Village, Sept. 27, 1845. TO MALTSTERS, JBREWERS, &c. TOWN OF CARDIFF. U1(]J mæ & £ 3 £ ? 9 With immediate Possession, by the Year or for a Term cA Years, AVery commodious MALTHOUSE, which has been but a few years erected. The Premises are suffi- ciently capacious for manufacturing from 5 to 6000 Bushels of Malt annually. It contains four large Binns, capable of containing 3000 Bushels of Malt and Barley. There is a good supply of Water, and every convenience and facility for carrying on an extensive Trade. The Maltiiouse is situated on the North Road, and contiguous to the Glamorganshire Canal, affording great facility for the conveyance of Goods to Merthyr and the surrounding district. AlSO, TO oBI: LET, Either together or separate, A commodious DWELLING-HOUSE attached to the above Premises, containing four Bedrooms, two Parlours, an Office, Kitchen, Back-Kitchen, Brewhouse, Cellar, and every other convenience necessary for the comfort of a small Faniilv. Also, a good" CART-HOUSE, and one-stall STABLE, with Hayloft, &c. For furtUer particulars apply (if by letter, post-paid) to Mr. Williara Jenkins, North-street, Cardiff. IRON ORE MINES. c3?(o) DY PROPOSAL, At the House of James Jones, the INDIAN KING, in ROPER-STREET, WHITEHAVEN, on THURSDAY, the 9th of OCTOISER, 1845, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, The "Mines or Veins of Iron Ore, n NDEB. the Estate called Woodend, in the Parish of Cleator, in the County of Cumberland, the Property ot the late William Brown, Esq., deceased, the existing Lease whereof will expire on the 25th of March next. ° A very small portion of the Iron Ore under this Estate (not excerxling 3000 Tons) has been taken out in the proving of the Mine, by Anthony Hill, Esq., the present Lessee, whilst in the sinking for and winning of the same a Band of the finest Ore, of great thickness, was satis- factorily proved. Ihese Mines arc convenient to the Works and Furnaces of The Cleator Hematite Iron Company," in the same arish, and are distant Four Miles from the excellent arbour of Whitehaven, to and from which Town the Railways jiow in progress, North and South, will afford every facility of transit. further Particulars maybe known on application to Messrs. AJIMSTEAD and MUSGRAVE, Solicitors, Queen btieet, Whitehaven. ) Whitetyven, 15th of Sept., 1845, WORCESTER, WARWICK, AND RUGBY RAILWAY, Offices, 5, Gresham Street Bank. London, Oct. 2nd, 1845. [Provisionally Registered.] The list of applications for Shares in this Company is closed. The Committee of Management are investigating the applications for Shares received, and will allot the Shares as early as possible. Due notice will be given of the issue of the letters of allotment. (Signed) JOHN HUGHES, Secretary. Great Eastern & Western Railway. Abergavenny, Sept. 23th, 1815. AT a meeting of the inhabitants of this town and the neighbourhood, convened by public requisition, and held here this day, the Rev. W. Powell, viear of Abergavenny, in the chair, it was proposed by Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. Isaac, and unanimously re- solved, That this meeting, being deeply convinced of the necessity and advantage of direct railway communication between the town of Avergavenny and the great iron district of Monmouthshire and Breconshire, and finding that this district is embraced in the grand scheme of the Great Eastern and Western. Railway Company, does most cordially approve of its plans, and is determined to render it all the aid it can command. WM. POWELL, Chairman. It was proposed by Mr. J. H. Morgan, seconded by Mr. W. \V. Secretan, and unanimously resolved, That the thanks of the meeting be offered to the Chairman. ABERGAYENNY CYMREIGYDDION. GRilND FilNCY &ILLL MESS BALL. THOMAS MORGAN, ANGEL HOTEL, BEGS respectfully to inform the Nobility and Gentry that the above BALL will take place at the NEW CYMREIGYDDION HALL, on FRIDAY, the 17th instant. Full particulars and Stewards' names next week.

Abergavenny Cymreigyddion. "OES Y BYD L'R IAITII GYMRAEO." THE EISTEDDFOD will be held in celebration of the 12th Anniversary, on WEDNESDAY and THURS- DAY, the 15th and IGth of OCTOBER, 1845, in the New Cymreigyddion Hall, CHARLES MORGAN, Esq., of Ruperra, President. On Wednesday morning the members and friends of the Society, with the Harpers and Singers, will meet at the Committee Room, Sun Inn and Tavern, at 9 o'clock and at 10 will form themselves into a Grand Procession, with a Band of Music, Flags and Banners, and go to meet the President and his friends, about a mile on the Pontypool road. On their arrival,at the place of meeting, Addresses of congratulation will be delivered to him in Welsh and English. In the Procession will be a decorated Car, on which will be seated 1*2 Harpers, playing National Airs on another Car, a Welsh weaver, will be sitting at his loom, weaving a Fancy Plaid Waistcoat piece and on a thud Car will be mounted a Printing Press at work, from which will be thrown to the surrounding friends the Address to the President. The Procession, on its way to the Hall, will pass through the principal stress of the town. The Proceedings of each day will commence with Addresses in Welsh and English, Recitations of such Englynion as will have been composWI 'for the occasion. The Harpers will play Welsh Airs and the Datgeiriad sing Pennil^jon, after the manner of Gwent and Morganwg, after which the Judges will award the prizes to the suc- cessful competitiors, in the literary and musical depart- ments; and to the best Manufacturers of Welsh Flannels. The singers and harpers will meet the managing committee at the Sun Inn, on Tuesday evening. Tickets for the Platform, 5s. each and for the Pit, 2s. 6., to be had at Mr. J. Hiley Morgan's; Mrs. Rees and Son; Mr. Davies, Bookseller; and at the Angel and Greyhound Hotels. A Public Dinner at the Angel Hotel, on Wednesday; and at the Greyhound Hotel, on Thursday. Dinner un the table at four o'clock each day. HENRY MORGAN, SECRETARY.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. Owing to the press of advertisements, several of which were received at a very late hour, we are obliged to omit some remarks which we had prepared, with reference to the various railway schemes which now especially engage the attention of the inhabitants of this and the adjoining counties.

HIGH WATER AT CARDIFF. OCTOBER. | Morning. Evening. Sunday. 5.. 8 17 8 36 MONDAY 6.. 8 54 9 14 TUESDAY 7.. 9 34 9 59 WEDNESDAY 8.. J 10 23 10 55 Thursday. 9.. 11 5 11 37 FRIDAY 10.. 0 25 1 17 SATURDAY 11.. J 1 59 2 41

THE CARDIFF AND IIERTHYR GUARDIAN. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1845. STEAM BOAT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CARDIFF AND SOMERSETSHIRE—We hear that a special meeting of our Chamber of Commerce was held on Tuesday last, on the occasion of a visit of Mr, EJgar as a deputation from Somersetshire, with a view of establishing a regular steam munication, twice every day across the channel to Weston-super-mare, where it is proposed to erect a pier, under which, in the most perfect safety, vessels may lie and land in eighteen feet depth of water. A companv is, we understand, formed, consisting of the mosj^influential and wealthy landowners in the neighbourhood of Weston, and Mr. Piggot not onty; subset ibes largely, but most munificently gives the land for the approaches, &c. The time necessary for steaming across to Weston is about three-quarters ot an hour from the proposed pier to the railway terminus iN fown 0f Weston the dis- tance will be little more than half a mile; and when once on the railway, travellers mav pro- ceed either through Somerset and Devon into' Corn- wall, or through Bristol anywhere else they please. We consider tins very simple, but very effective scheme, one of the highest importance to Cardiff and the neighbour- hood, and we rejoice to hear that it has been taken warmly up by our Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was called very suddenly; and we were not aware of it, and consequently were not present, which we much regreVraS r»6 "n<lerstand that what fell from the chair- man, Mr. Hooker, as well as the views developed by Mr. Edgar, were ot a very interesting and important nature. To the vigilance and promptitude of Mr. Booker, and those gentlemen who act with him in the Chamber of Commerce, we unquestionably owe it, that the interests and capabilities of Cardiff are not lost sight of. ACCELERATION OF THE MAIL.—We have been asked what can occasion such irregularity in the arrival of the London Mail 'Ve frankly confess that we are not in possession of information which enables us to grve any elucidation of the enigma but of this we are certain, that acceleration" is much required, and that the coach- men who drive from Cardiff to Gloucester certainly do not keep time with that regularity which has hitherto distinguished the coachmen who drive from Cardiff to Hobb's Point; for while the latter, with a journey of 110 miles, are invariably punctual—aye, even to the second, the former are frequently nearly an hour behind time on arriving at Cardiff, having only the comparatively trifling distance of fifty-six miles to travel. We do not wish to incur unnecessary odium by complaining formally to the authorities, at the general Post Office, of this gross want of punctuality, but we must state, that if such a system of dday continue much longer, it will be our duty to protect the interests of the public of this town and district, by adopting measures which will, most probably, have the effect of remedying the inconvenience which we, in common with so many others, unnecessarily experience. I THE NEW DEAN OF LI.A.VDAFF.—The Rev. W. D. Conybeare, was collated Dean of Llandaff, on Monday last, by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, before whom the oaths of office were taken. Understanding it would have taken place at the Cathedral, we repaired there to witness the ceremony, but it took place privately at the Deanery. On the following day, the Very Reverend Dignitary was installed into Decanal office, by the Rev. Dr. Lisle, one of the Prebendaries, and he will complete the Institution by reading himself in at the Cathedral to-morrow. Robert Savours, Esq., High Sheriff for this County, has been appointed Constable of the Castle of Llanble- thian, by the Marquis of Bute, Lord of the Manor of Cowbridge. WniTCHURCH.—A hst of the prizes awarded at the recent Horticultural Show will be found inour4th pace. ACCIDENT.-A. man, named Thomas Llewellyn, re- siding in Tabernacle Court, in the Hayes, Cardiff, unfortunately sustained a fracture of his leg in the tim- ber yard of the Messrs. Batchelor, on Monday last. He was instantly taken to the Infirmary, and attended by the medical officer, CARDIFF MARKET, SEPT. 27—Beef, 6d. to 7D; Mutton; Sid.to 7d.; Lamb, 6|d. to7d.; Veal, Gtl. to 6 id. Pork, 7d., per lb; Geese, 48. each; Ducks, 4s. to 4s, 6d; Fowls, 2s. 6d. to 3s., per couple Eggs, Is. per dozen Butter, Is. Id. per lb.; Walnuts, Is. Cd. per 100 Filberts, Is. per lb. Common Nuts, Gel. per quarter. PF.DESTRIANISM.—A match against time took place near this town on Tuesday, in which a young man en- gaged for a wager ot £.) to run a mile in five minutes. However, the backers of time won, as the pedestrian was five minutes and twenty seconds performing the distance. The Genuine Asam Tea. is sold only by Mr. Webber, Guardian-office, in this town—{See Advt.) CARDIFF SAVINGS BANK—Saturday, September 27th. Amount received, t94 r; 7s. Gd. paid, X40 18s. 4d.; number of depositors, 2.). Charles Kemeys Kemeys Tynte, Esq., of Cefnmablv, eldest son of Charles John Kemeys Tynte, Esq., and grandson of Col. Tynte, has beeu promoted to a troop in the 11th Light Dragoons, V The price of flour has again been advanced in this town, to the extent of nearly twelve per cent. GIG ACCIDENT.—On Friday last as two gentlemen were proceeding in a gig from Cardiff to Newport they net with a severe accident, which has thus been described to us on arriving at Court-y-bella, the horse took fright at the appearance and motions of a locomotive steam- engine, and became unmanageable. In endeavouring to "hold him in" the reins broke, and the gentleman who drove fell out of the gig, and thereby fractured his leg. The horse then ran into Newport with frightful speed, and dashed against a shop window, where he was speedily secured by some persons who were near. The other gentleman was thrown out by« the concussion and the wheels passed over him, but fortunately he sustained no material injury. We hear that the horse is slightly cut about the brisket, but the vehicle is not broken at all. ENLARGEMENT OF THE OBSERVER."—During the past six months "The Observer" has given an epitome of Railway information, many of the articles original, and not attainable by any other journal. With a view to extend such authenticated information more in detail, Mr. Clement purposes OBSERVER" TO TIi." T OF THE" THIES." This important enlargement will take place the last Sunday-iirOctober, without any increase of price, which will RERNSN at tid. The Observer" is regularly published at 5 o'clock on Sunday Mornings. The Monday's edition, which is best adapted for readers abroad and country subscribers, is published at 4 o'clock every Monday morning. All rail- way advertisements inserted in both Sunday and Monday editions of "The Obsener" at one charge, which will insure a most extensive publicity in town and country.— Observer Office, 169, Strand. ORDINATION AT LLANDAFF. A list of candidates ordained by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, in the Cathedral Church of Handan, on-Suuday, the 28th September, 1845 :— DE," CONS. Edward David, B.C.L., of St. Mary Hall, Oxford- licensed to Newton Nottage, in Gla- morgan. Edward Evans, Literate—licensed to Landevodwg, Gla- morgan. David Jones—licensed to St. James's Chapel, Pontypool. Henry John Morant—licensed to Whidston, Monmouth- shire. FRIMTS. John Davies Mereweather, B.A., St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. Arthur Alex. Bridgman, B.A., Caius College, Cambridge. John Jones, St. David's College, Lampeter. Thomas Pugh, do. John Kennedy Williams, Literate. John Lawrence Prior, B.A., Exeter College, Oxford Wm. Deacon Isaac, Literate. James Higgon Evans, St. David's College, Lampeter. In the afternoon his Lor-tahip, the Bishop of Landaff preached to a crowded congregation, from the 4th chapter of Saint Paul's 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians, verses 1 and 2, Therefore, seeing we hay. this ministry, as we received mercy, we faint not; but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by mani- festation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God." A noble simpli- city characterized the truly pastoral address of the Right Reverend Prelate and the touching earnestness of his style seemed to be fully appreciated by his numerous hearers. His principal object was to prepare the minds of those who had that day been ordained, by suitable instruction and admonition for the good work they were about to engage in. He slightly glanced at the late de- fections, but observed that even in the days of the Apos- tles, who taught by immediate inspiration from the Deity, occurrences of a similar kind had taken place, and there- fore we should not now be discourgaed by witnessing such things in our days. [An outline of the sermon preached by the Rev. A. Dene, Rector of St. Athan, in the forenoon, is in type, but which, at the eleventh hour we find ourselves com- pelled to omit.]

PORTH CAWL RAILWAY. A special general meeting of the proprietors of the Duffryn Llynvi and Porth Cawl Railway was held at the Wyndham Arms Inn, Bridgend, on Friday last, for the purpose of considering the propriety of applying to Parliament at the approaching session, for powers to improve the existing road of the company so as to enable them to employ locomotive engines, and to become carriers on the road. Also, for purchasing, or adopting one or more branch lines, rendered desirable by the ex- tension ofcommefce; and for taking power to raise further capital for carrying these important objects into effect. Likewise for considering the report of their en- gineer, Mr. Scott Russell, on the improvements rendered necessary at the port by the great increase of trade." We observed present Colonel Sir Digby Mackworth, Bart., in the Chair; Sir Robert Price, Bart., M.P.; the Rev. Robert Knight; Rev. H. H. Knight; M. P. Smith, Esq. ¡ W. H. Buckland, Esq.; Joseph Rusher, Esq. John Halcombe, Esq. William Jones, Esq. George Rawlinson, Esq.; J. H. Allen, Esq.; W. D. Winckworth, Esq. William Llewellyn, Esq., &c. The Clerk of the company opened the proceedings of the day, by reading the notice by which the meeting had been convened. Afterwhieh The Chairman rose and said, the meeting had been convened for the purpose of taking into consideration the questions contained in the notice and first he would call their attention to that of considering the propriety of applying to Parliament at the approaching session, for powers to improve the existing road of the company, so as to enable them to become carriers. After several im- portant remarks, the chairman directed the attention of the proprietors to the increasing trade of the port—to the demands for coal, not only at Porth Cawl, but at other ports in the Bristol channel. It was within their power to make Porth Cawl a port of the speediest access and of the greatest safety at alt times of the tide. Mr. Nimmo, the celebrated engineer, had expressed an opinion to that effect, an opinion which had since been fully concurred in by other eminent engineers. Mr. Nimmo, whilst ad- verting in succession to the various ports of the Bristol I channel, pointed out the peculiar merits which each pos- essed, but concluded by stating explicitly that the harbour of Porth Cawl might be made, by a moderate outlay, much superior to either of them in a general point of view. Under these circumstances, he would submit for the approval of the meeting the proposal contained in the first section of the notice. The Rev. Robert Knight believed, that under the company's last act of Parliament., they had power to raise £30,000. In the first place they had power to raise £50,000 for the purposes of the works, of which sum f 20,000 had been risen and expended was there not power to raise the remaining sum of £30,000. Mr. Buckland replied.—From the tenor of his remarks we gathered that the sum named by Mr. Knight might be raised, and applied for the benefit of the undertaking but the scheme now contemplated required a much larger sum and further powers, so that it would be necessary to have a new act of Parliament. The Chairman said, they were going to become carriers, so that with that object in view, and also the improve- ment of the road, so AE to prepare it for locomotive engines, it would be necessary to go to Parliament. (Hear.) The Rev. R. Knight.-Have you any estimate of the amount we shall require 1 The Chairman said they had no estimate prepared on which they could rely. With regard to certain improve- ments, an order had been made for beginning on Mon- day. They were also preparing in various ways for carrying out, at the earliest period, their full object, if it should meet with the sanction of the proprietors. The first resolution was then formally put and carried unanimously. The Rev. It. Knight wished the chairman to observe that he had not voted, as he (Mr. Knight) was not suffi- ciently acquainted with the matter. The Chairman then read the second proposition which was to be. considered, namely For purchasing or adopting one or more branch lines, rendered necessary by the extension of commerce; and for taking power to raise further capital for the purpose of carrying these important objects into effect." The sum of £ 30,000 which they could raise by their present act was'not sufficient. A question might occur relative to their present port, and whether the new line should be brought to that, or be taken to another. For the presentee would give no opinion on the matter. It was a question of great moment whether they should improve their present port or go to Newton. However, they would, previous to entenng upon any operations, receive the opinion of some eminent engineer upon the matter. Mr. Henry Stothart, of Bath, rose and said, he had a very important statement to make, which was grounded upon the proposition before the meeting. He had pre- pared some remarks, but which had not yet been pro- mulgated. He had heard that the company were going to form a branch line, with the view of connecting it WITH THE South Wales line; and having heard the p irticulars of the company's proposed plan, it instantly occurred to him that they were not extensive enough ill their ideas that they were not going far enough into tie district. Under that impression he wrote to Mr. Buckland, stating that he was afraid the committee were about to spend their money without having any chance of being benefitted to any great extent. A short conversation then ensued between the Chair- man, Mr. Stothart, and one or two other gentlemen. Ultimately, Mr. Stothart was requested to read some re- marks which he had prepared, and which appeared to be a prospectus for fully carrying out a plan similar to the one named by the chairman. In the first place, he sug- gested that the name should be changed from the "DUFFRYN LLYNVI, &c., to "THE GLAMORGAN CEN- TRAL MINERAL RAILWAY COMPANY." The capital to be £500,000, which was to be raised In shares of £42 each. The line embraced the richest mineral district in the Principality-the UynviVaIley. Their operations to he confined to ten squaie miles, which space abounded with coal and iron. The coal, alone which it contained was estimated at one hundred thousand millions of tons The district also abounded with black band, from which a superior kind of iron might be manufactured. The present line was described; and it was also stated that the requirements of trade called for an improved line, as the ports of Newport and Cardiff were far from being able to meet the demands for eoal. Again, vessels bound for either of these ports passed the harbour of Porth Cawl. it was probable that if the company's harbour were improved, and a full supply of coal to be procured, vessels would not proceed further up channel, but pro- cure their supply at Porth Cawl. With a good line of railway, nothing was wanted at Porth Cawl but a har- bour, to secure the principal share of the trade of the Bristol Channel. The foregoing is merely a rough outline of a prospec- tus read to the meeting. In a conversation that ensued, it was stated that at present the profitsof the company amounted to 10 percent. The Rev. R. Kmght said, he was very glad to hear Mr. Stothwt advance such opinions, as they fully agreed with hIS (Mr. Knight's) sentiments, and which, for the last 20 Jears, he had urged upon the attention of the company. Mr. Nimmo had, many years ago, declared that Porth Cawl might easily be made the best port in the channel. (Hear.) A great deal was at that time spoken of Port Talbot; but Mr. Nimmo declared that unless they could alter the run of the tide at the Mumbles Head, they would never get rid of the Bar at Port Talbot. (Hear, hear.) At Porth Cawl they had a depth of water which would enable vessels to go to sea at any moment, and almost with any wind. (Hear.) They had also plenty of sea-room which was not the case with some other ports in the channel. He had often fangied that Porth Cawl would become a great port, and He now began to think he should live to see it. (Hear.) Sir Robert Price said, the present question liad not so much reference to the harbour as it had to the railroad; and then moyed-" That the committee be directed to procure immediately a competent engineer to report on the facilities, desirableness, and cost of extending the company's present railroad, fitted for locomotive engines, up the Cwmgarw, Cwm Ogmore, Cwm Ogmore Vach, and other valleys, uniting therewith the Duffryn Llynvi Railroad, as well as the best mode of uniting the existing railroad to the eastward and westward with the proposed South Wales Railway, as well as the desirableness of purchasing the Bridgend Railway for the purpose of facilitating this last object, and with the view of applying to Parliament for power to raise a largely increased cap- ital to carry the above objects into effect." The proposition having been seconded by the Rev. Robert Knight, was carried unanimously. A conversation then took place relative to the name by which the Company should henceforward be distinguished. Several gentlemen thought that they should give it a name which Englishmen could pro- nounce, and it was, therefore, after a little good humoured sparring, resolved, That on going to Parliament, it be proposed that the present name of the Company be changed to 'THE GLAMORGAN CENTRAL MINERAL RAIL. WAY COMPANY. The Chairman then read Mr. Scott Russell's report on the Harbour of Porth Cawl, and which report was dated September 23rd, 1845. Mr. Russell (who we may observe is one of the most eminent engineers of the day) entirely coincided with the opinions expressed by Mr. Nimmo, and gave a plan by which the company might proceed by degrees in improving their harbour, and ultimately render it the best and easiest of access in the Channel-an outlay of even £20,000, he said, would render it so commodious as to be capable of accommodating a very large tramc and if they extended a breakwater into deep water, he thought the company would have a claim upon Govern- ment for assistance. After the report had been read, it was moved by Mr. M. P. Smith, seconded by Mr. Stothart, and resolved unanimously, That the very able and satisfactory report of the Company's engineer, Mr. Scott Russell, be adopted and gradually executed, with any further extension or alteration which may be deemed desirable and that the committee be desired to communicate with and to employ him further, so as to be enabled to include in the proposed new Act all needful funds and powers to carry the whole (when required) into effect." Moved by Mr. Halcombe, seconded by Mr. Allen, and unanimously resolved, That the Committee be desired to direct that all the necessary notices for applying to Parliament for the above powers be issued in due time." The Chairman then said, that having disposed of the principal business of the day, he would observe, that the labours of their highly efficient clerk and harbour-master had been very much augmented by the great increase of trade and, therefore, at the ensuing general half-yearly meeting he would move that his salary should be in- creased. (Cheers). A vote of thanks to the Chairman for his impartial and intelligent presidency was then duly moved, seconded, and carried by acclamation after which the meeting separated. me

MERTHYR AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. HIGH-STREET CHAPEL.—The fourth anniversary of the above place of worship was held on Sunday last. Mr. Jenkin Thomas, of Cheltenham, preached on the occasion to most respectable and crowded audiences. The sermons were in the usual beautiful and eloquent style of the well-known and justly-esteemed preacher. On the following Monday evening a Welsh sermon was delivered by Mr. H. W. Jones, of Carmarthen, to a large congregation. The collections made towards liquidating the expenses incurred in erecting the chapel were un- usually liberal. The sum realised amounted to very nearly JE40. The business at oor police court has been extremely light lately-a circumstance which the ingenuity of police- men even cannot account for. PONTSTOREHOUSE.—Despite the exertions of the police, this place is getting worse and worse; and will, ultimately, unless the most stringent means be adopted, become literally a den of thieves. MERTHYR LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Wednesday, the 24th September, a meeting of the members was held, Mr. John Thomas in the chair. A question was debated, namely, whether the Ancients or tbe Moderns were most eminent or distinguished by mental capacity and acquire- ments. Messrs. Sheliard, Lumley, and Rees, appeared on behalf of the Moderns, while Mr. Stephens advocated with considerable ability the cause of the Ancients. Tha chairman, in summing up the various arguments adduced on both sides, gave it as his opinion, that the Ancients excelled in mental capacity, and the Moderns in acquire- ments. The next question for discussion ia, which is the happiest, a single or a married life." The ladies of Merthyr look forward with the greatest interest to the discussion which is to take place on this question, and intend presenting the champion of marriage with some I splendid testimonial of esteem, should he succeed In ob- taining the President's decision ,n his favour—a result which is considered as more than probable. The ladies' advocate will have a magnificent theme and, as an an- cient poet observed to the hero of Macedon:- Where great the theme'tis easy to excel." Our correspondent has not informed us whether ladies will he permitted to be present during the discussion: probably they will not, as the presence of some of our un- rivalled countrywomen would add so much force to the arguments of their advocate, as to render them irresistible. For our parts we must say no more, as we find that it is a subject which we can Dot trust ourselves to write upon. DOWLAIS.— We are happy to state that Mr. Henry Wrenn, whose appointment to the superintendency of the Montgomeryshire constabulary we lately noticed, was, on Friday evening last, presented with a very handsome watch and guard, value ten guineas, by the tradesmen and other inhabitants of Dowlais. It was given to him at a supper held at the Patriot Inn; and bore a very complimentary inscription. He was active in the exer- cise of his duty, and impartial in its execution; and, as he well understood the distinction between vigilance and officiousness, and between necessary and unnecessary severity, he won the regard of all, without incurring the hatred of any. This testimony of the esteem which manly and forbearing conduct ensured for him, will give en- couragement to other deserving officers, and form a good example for all to follow. THE HAPPY FAMILY.—A few minutes may be agree- ably spent by visiting this exhibition and, therefore, all who are desirous of amusement, will act upon our sug- gestion by going at once." MERTHYR POLICE.—MONDAY. [Heard before W. Meyrick, Esq.] SERIOUS ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON.—Sarah Rees alios Saliy Jonah, Margaret Llewellyn, alias Peggy-two- Crmsfablf's, Maria Evans alias Bugle, Jane Evans alias Dowlais, Jane, William Hudson, Edvard Jenkins, alias Neddy Shon y Oof, and Jenkin Rees alias Bach, were brought up in custody by Superintendent Hemer, charged by Thomas Jones, of Aberdare, with having stolen from his person the sum of £ 200, on Saturday night last. Great excitement prevailed in the neighbourhood of the Station House and Police Court throughout the morning, from the well-known characters of the princi- pal actors in this scene, and which excitement was con- stantly increasing, so that at the time judicial proceedings commenced the Court room, the avenues leading to it, and tliastreet in front of the house were densely crowded by persons who manifested the liveliest anxiety to witness the examination. Thomas Jones (the prosecutor) sworn: I am a moulder, and live at Aberdare five miles from Merthvr; 1 came to Merthyr about one O clock 011 Saturday last; I received jMOOfrom the Brecon Bank about four o'clock, and put the cash all in one pocket; the money consisted of twenty £5 notes of the Brecon, Bailey & Co., and West of J £ nglan<i banks, 1 went to the Globe Inl1- -1 *•- Crown, was there for an hoar or an hour an:l a-half; | v drank beer at both of these houses,' but no srsirits I also drank a glass of beer at John David Evnns's-U'- I drank by the glass and drank about two shillings' worth or more; I left the Globe about eight o'clock, intending to go home to Abcrdare; Ponstorehouse was not in my way there; the reason why I went there was to can ct the Dynevor Arms I met two girls on the road near Pontstorehouse; they accosted me—asked nvj where i was going, and then took hold of me, one under each arm I told them to let me free, that I did not want to have anything to do with them, and they let me free two other girls then came to me and drew me down to the arch; they were Sally Jonah and Jane Evans: ihev took me one under each arm to a house which I have since learned to be the house of Hudson I saw a man there; hewcntoutdirectly; there .w,.s nobody in the house but the two girls and myself; they at-ked me to send for some ale, but I refused to do s^ I sat down on the chair, and they sat on each ftde of me I rose to go out and put my hand on my pocket, aud.fou;)d the money missing I felt the money safe before I went to the house with Sally Jonah and Jane Evans, and after the other girls had left me I told them they had taken my money, but they denied having done so; I immediately went out but they attempted to prevent me; I went to the house of Jenkins, who is now present, and told him I had lost my money; Jenkins asked me how much I said about JClOO; I then went away intending to go home, when I was overtaken by Sally 'Jonah and Maria Evans, who said Come back, Tommy, we'll find the girl who took your money I went back with them, expecting to have my money, to a house, which I have since learned belong. to William Woolcock I saw nobody there but the girls, Sally Jonah and Maria Evans; one of them shut the door, and Sally Jonah said Go up stairs'; she followed me and asked me for a shilling, saying that she would fetch the girHMio took the money, and we came down; I sat upon a chair nobody was there but the two girls; I then put my hand in my pocket, and found the notes that were pinned together, amounting to jflOO, and put them by way of safety under my drawers; they asked me how much I had lost; I said I did not know exactly; they then asked me to see how much I had got; I took the bundle of bills away-—put them in my hand and was about to reckon them, when Maria Evans snatched them awaj, and ran out of the house I ran after her, and was met at the door by a man who laid hold of me and five or six other persons with him I cried out Murder, murder', and went to the house of a man with one arm for some water." George Smith, single-armed man, swore that William Hudson and Edward Jenkins were the parties who collared Jones, to prevent his going after the girl. Jenkin Rees, Margaret Llewellyn, and Jane Evans, to whose identity the complainant coulS not swear, were discharged; Edward Jenkins and William Hudson were remanded till next Monday; Sarah Davies and Maria. Evans were committed for trial at the next Quarter Ses- sions. Mr. Russell, attorney, attended for the defendants. F~L?TAa inquest was held on the 25th viit., before A. Cuthbertson, Esq., Coroner, on view of the body of David White, aged 14 years, who was accidentally killed by a tram-waggon passing over him. Verdict—acci- dental death. SWANSEA SAVINGS' BANK, 27th September, 1845.— Deposits received, JE373 10s. 2d. repaid, £7;) jgs_ 7,].; notices to withdraw, £190 lIs. fnl. Manager, Mr. Sampson Dawe. SWANSEA.—A public meetting was held in'the Town Hall, Swansea, on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of taking into consideration the advantages the Principality would derive from the establishment of a Normal School at Brecon. The chair was taken bJ the highly respected mayor, F. Richardson, Esq. The principal speakers on the occasion were Mr. Henry Griffiths, president of Brecon College; Mr. David Rees, Independent minister, Llanelly Mr. J. G. Avery, Wesleyan minister, Llanelly and Mr. D. Rhyt Stephen, Newport. They all acquitted themselves well and met with much success. The gentle- man who has for some months so ably and kindly for- warded to us local news from this town, has sent us a. copious report of the proceedings, which, with regret, wo find we must omit for want of room.

MONMOUTHSHIRE EisTBDDfOD.—We understand that the new Cymreig- yddion Hall, which has been erected at Abergavenny by that opulent and spirited tradesman, Mr. Edward Lewis, of that town, will be completed by the first week in October; indeed, the building itself has long been finished, but Mr. Lewit is now occupied in completing the internal arrangements for the Eisteddfod, which will take place on the 15th and 16th of that month. There is a spacious and commodious platform for the accommoda- tion of the president and hy^arty; opposite to which, a still more spacious area will be appropriated for the highest class of visitow, while below an ample space is reserved for other company an extensive gallery for the harpers and singers flanks on one side of the building, and every accomodation is provided for the gentlemen of the press. The hall is said to be about 130 feet in length and between 30 and 40 in width it contains an apart- ment of the same sise underneath. The Cymreigyddion ball will be given in the Hall, and the supper laid in the room below it, and we believe arrangements are being made to light the room in & splendid manner, on a new principle.—The foregoing was in type last week, since which, we have received the fol|pwing from an esteemed correspondent:—The attractions of the approaching Eisteddfod, at Abergavenny, will be increased by the much admired statue af Taliesin, (the ancient chief bard of Wales), designed and executed by Mr. R. Jongs, being placed in the Cymreigyddion Hall, during the meeting. The statue was this year exhibited in London, and ob- tained well-merited encomiums. The sculptor is a Welshman and is rapidly rising into notice. We under- stand the committee are taking into consideration the benefit which may arise by having a handsome prize given on a future occasion, for the best specimen, in sculpture, by a Welshman, of a subject illustrative of Welsh history by which means the art of design, among the natives of Wales, would be encouraged as well as national music, literature, &c. NEWPORT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS.—One of the benefits of this Instituion which it has conferred upon the town is this, that it lias aided in fostering, if not creating, a taste for the fine arts here. This is the second exhibition of paintings "got up" by this Institution since its formation, and wdiile the first was of no mean character, the present is far superior as regards the character of the pictures. We purpose noticing a few of the best in the collection, and would recommend the inhabitants of Newport generally to lose no time in secur- ing a view of it, especially as we understand the exhibition will close in a few days. One of the most attractive pic- tures is No. X, Santa Lucia, by Morillo, formerly tho property of Charles 4th, King of Spain, and given hy him in 1819 to the Duchess of Floridia, wife of the late King of N spies, as the last and best finished of his Morillo's." Tbis is a contribution by Col. Sir Digby Mackworth, liart., of Gle. Uske, from his valuable and extensive collection, and for the loan of which, with three others (if:, 93, & 95), the Committee must feel grateful. Sir Digby has been offered a thousand guineas for the picture under notice. We can only say that it is in every way worthy of the great artist whose name it bears. No. 3, a Sea piece, by Walter, the celebrated marine painter, of Bristol, is very cieverly painted; and Nos. 16, 79, and 89, being views oa the Newport. Canal, are admirable representations of the seve- ral localities, shewing how good and pleasing pictures may be made from scenes, which, to the unobserving would awaken no interest. No. 12, by Sherlock, is a perfect Utile gem. Evening, closing o'er a ruined tower, dis- solves the atmesphere in dewy tears, and quiets the noisy waterfall foaming in the distance. The property of Mr. Mulloch. No. 13 is a sketch of a coast scene, by Morland, touched off with great accuracy Met force. 17, a genuine Ostadc; subject, a Dutch revel, so is also No. the pro- perty of Mr. Evans, of George-street. 31, this is one of the sweetest pioluree in the collection, and worth at least as many crowns as its weight; Madonna and Child, by Guilio Romano," the property of Mr. Oitoer. This is a picture from which the gazer will turn with reluctance and regret. S3. A portrait of a well known gentleman—Mr. Lewis Edwards, The likeness is a Imirabie, and the inward man is forcibly expressed iu the features. Too taany whi'e patches, however, about the picture spoil its general enect painted by S. J. Evans. No. 9 and 37, by the same artist, are better painted. 50. A Group of Children," hy J. F. Mulloch. This artist has several pictures in the exhibition, all of which do him great credit; this, however, is in our opinion by far the best. The composition of the group" is good, and the colouring harmonious. It is a very pleasing picture. No. 95 is the wonder of the place-A Girls' School in Rome, with a view of St. Peter's the prize painting at Rome, 1839, by Rittig the property of Sir Digby Mackworth. It is a perfect triumph of art, and is worth all the admission charge, if there were no other picture on the walls. On Sunday morning last a very eloquent and impressive sermon was preached in St. "oollos s Church, by the Rev. E. Hawkins, Vicar, to a large and respectable con- gregation, on behalf of the sufferers by the lute disastrous fires in Quebec. We have not heard the simount collected. On Thursday, the 26th ult., Mr. "VV ilsoti gave one of his Entertainments to a crowded auditory in the Town Hall.

BIRTHS. Oct. 3, at Springifeld Cottage, nt-ar C-«r:liir, the I.KIV of Lieut. Hollinsworth, of a son. Sept. 2.1, at Ystalyfera Iron W orks, Mrs. Edward Kenvvay, of a son. Sept- 89, Mrs. 1. Vi ^Lewis. of Plymouth-street, Merthyr, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Sept. 2o, at the British Embassy, Paris, Mr. John Batehelor, of this plaee, to Hannah, dau^hlor of Mr. George lleese, of the Foru, near Newport, Monmouthshire. 23, at St. James's Church, by the licv. A. C. Rowley, • Dower, Esq., of the Cowbridge Bank, to Robivva, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Stenson, of Hereford. Sept. 29, at the Parish Church of Tetorstoue, \VcnUoo_t', by the Rev. Wm. Jones, Mr. Joseph Jones to Miss Sarah Solomen. DEATHS. Sept. 24, in this town, of consul1!ption. Elizabeth, fhe beloved wife, of Mr. George Williams Cabinet Maker, a^d 42. Sept 27th, at Neath, very much respected, Mrs. JVfcirv Mor- gans, willow, formerly Landlady of the Star, near Neath, and mother of Mr. John Morgans, Gamekeeper toN. h. Yaujjhan. Esq., of Kheola, 8;(',1 8i years. Sept. 27, at Neath, after child birth, Ann, wife of Mr. Tho- mas Thomas, Shoemaker, aged -it y.'ars. Sept- 27, at Walton House Warwickshire, in the 37th year At the residence of his Son, at Tredegar Iron W orks, Mon- mouthshire. on the "id ult.. Mr..lame James, late in the lame couuty, 71 year»,