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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. HUNT WEEK.—The annual Hunt Meeting will take place in the week commencing on Monday, the 2nd of November, under the stewardship of The Earl of Cawdor and the Baron Frederick de Rutzen, ot Slebech Hall. HAVERFORDWEST TOWN COUNCIL.—The four members of this body whose period of office will expire on the 1st of November, are Mr S. Harford, Mr Whittow, Mr E. Thomas, and Mr Warren Carter. Mr Harford and Mr Whittow offer themselves for re-election, but the two other gentlemen retire. We are informed that there will be three new candidates for office:-Dr. Brown, Mr John Madocks, and Mr T. W. Davies. HAVERFORDWEST GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The boys of the above school have given a series of vocal entertainments during the last fortnight, the audience being com- posed of their immediate friends and relatives. We were, informed that the performances are, all things considered, very meritorious, and that a large amount of satisfaction has been afforded to the company on each occasion. We understand that the entertainments will be repeated on a much larger scale, and that a thoroughly qualified gentleman has promised the young- amateurs his aid and experience in 'getting up' an amusing farce. t THE LATE BURGLARIES.—The Mayor, H. P. Goode, Esq., has issued a notice offering a reward of twenty guineas to any person or persons who will give such In- formation as will lead to the conviction of the party or parties who committed the burglaries on the premises of Mr Joseph Thomas, ironmonger, of Quay Street; Mr James Davies, merchant, of the New Quay; and Mr William Farrow, baker, of the Old Bridge. His Worship states that any information afforded to him or the Super- intendent of Police, will, if desired, be kept strictly private. It is hoped that these measures will result in the discovery of the offenders. CHARGE OF STEALING A SHAWL AND UMBRBLLA.-At the Magistrates' Clerk's Office, on Monday, before Owen Edmund Davies, Esq., William Phillips, of Harmeston Cross, Stainton, and George Nicholas, of Bicton, Saint Ishmaels, were brought up in the custody of P.O. John Harries, of the County Constabulary, charged with having, on the night of Saturday, the 10th instant, when returning from Harmeston Hiring Fair, stolen from the person of Maria John, of Saint Botolph's Lodge one shawl and one umbrella, of the value of fourteen shil- lings. After a severe censure from his Worship, they were severally ordered to pay 14s-the value of the pro- perty taken,—and 8s costs. RELIGIOUS TRACT SoclETY.-A meeting in connection with the above society was held in the Shire Hall, last week, when the deputation from the society the Rev. John Flowne, delivered an interesting address) in which he detailed the operations of this truly noble institution. The chair was taken by the Rev. J. Thomas, M.A., Head Master of the Haverfordwest Grammar School. The meeting was also ably addressed by the Rev. Thomas Burditt and Mr John Rees Williams. Mr T. D. Meyler, chemist, High Street, was appointed depositary of the society; and the Rev. James Thomas and Mr John Rees Williams kindly consented to act as joint secretaries of the Haverfordwest Branch. Mr Williams will also per- form the duties of Treasurer. THE CAPTURE OF THE J UNo.- The New York papers of the 26th ult., contain the following: 'The Juno was captured Sept. 22, off Wilmington, N. C., after a chase of four hour., by the United States gunboat Connecticut during wbich the Connecticut fired thirty rounds of shell and solid shot. The Juno hove overboard part of her cargo of cotton. She is an iron vessel, 120 tons burden side wheel, built at Bristol, England, and is ten years old. Her engines are oscillating, and are about 400 horse-power The cargo consists of 200 bales of cotton, three tons of tobacco, and a small quantity of turpentine, and is valued, together with the vessel, at 100,000 dol. She is bound to Boston, but put into this port for a supply of fuel. She 13 In charge of Acting Masters FrankliD, n. pI ins, and Charles Hall, and Acting En- gineer M'Artbur. 6 POCKER- PICKING. -At the Shire Hall on Saturday before S. Harford, Esq Rachel William" the wife of Edward Williams, a sweep, Jiving at Carmarthen was charged with picking the pocket of Caleb Francis of Barn Street, on the night of the 5th instant, at Dark Lane, in the parish of Saint Mary. The complainant deposed that about half past eleven o'clock on the night of the 5th instant, he saw the defendant in High Street near Mr Potter's house. She walked in the same direct tion as he did, and crossed over to the Back Lane. She walked alongside of him for about fifty yards in con- versation, and then left him. He then put his hand in ™L?o^et'w m.13sed /°?r shillings, which he had im- mediately before he met the prisoner. He then charged her with robbing him, when she said, 4 Don't say any- thing about it, here is your four shillings. He took her Thnrfr" y' b,roi?8ht her to the Police Station. The prisoner, who admitted the charge, was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions. committed j HAVEN,—On Tuesday week, Mr Peniston I niithhWbtrry Hil1' invited the farmers and others of the i f hil iUr °od t0 dinner at hia residence, on the occasion s of hls le*vinS the locality for his home iu England, S There were about forty-five gentlemen present. Mr Peniston occupied the chair, the vice-chair being filled by Mr Roberts, of Millmoor. The dinner was most admira- bly prepared, and the viands and liquids were of the best description, all being supplied with a bounteous liberality. Ample justice having been done to Mr Peniston's hospi- tality, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed, and duly honoured after which Mr Thomas Barries, of Talbenny, rose to propose the health of their entertainer. The mention of Mr Peniston's name was greeted with loud and prolonged cheering. Mr Harries, in proposing the toastj tjaidSir, in the name of those present as well as many others of the neighbourhood, who I know would be glad to be here, I beg to thank you for your kind hospitality. I assure you, sir, that we are glad to see you in our country, and hope that this will not be the last time by many you will pay us a visit. We all rejoice to hear you have had good sport, and feel sure you deserve it, for you have indeed worked as hard for it as if you were paid for it. Anything we can do to further your amusement, be sure we will all be ready to do. In con- clusion, I propose three hearty cheers for Mr Peniston and the young ladies, and beg to thank them for their good cheer.'—The call made by Mr Harries was most heartily responded to by the guests After the cheering had subsided, Mr Peniston thanked the company for the good feeling which was manifested towards him, and stated that he intended visiting the county again next year. This announcement was received with great cheer- ing. Hearty cheers were also given for the Rev. S. Brown, and the company separated after several hours' enjoyment, with many fervent wishes for the prosperity of Mr Peniston and his family. BOOSE PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Saturday, before Rev. P. Phelps, S. Harford, Esq., J. P. Jones, Esq., and 0. E. Davies, Esq. FURIOUS DRIVING. William Bowen, of Saint David's, was charged with furiously driving a cart on the 26th ult., on the Saint David's Road. The defendant did not appear. P.C. Giltospfe proved the charge, and the defendant was fined Is and costs. SELLING BEXR AT PROHIBITED HOURS ON SUNDAY. James Harries, landlord of the New Inn, Portfield Gate, was charged with selling beer at prohibited hours on the afternoon of Sunday, the 3rd instant. The defendant, in reply to the charge, said that he did sell beer, but he believed he was right in doing so, as the persons to whom be sold it were travellers. One of the men was named Williams, and resided in Haverford- west; the other was a man from Haroldston, and called in on his way to Crundale; the third person was his brother-in-law, to whom he gave small beer, for which he received no money. If he had done wrong he was sorry for it, and hoped the magistrates would deal leniently with him. P.C. Williams deposed that he entered the house in plain clothes, and found three men there drinking. There were on the table one quart vessel, two glasses, and two cups, containing ale. The defendant told him that one of the men was his brother, and that he lived in Haverfordwest. The man he described as his brother appeared to have the same ale in his cup as the other men. The defendant denied that he said either of the men was his brother: he told the policeman that one was his brother-in-law, and he resided in the village. He stated that Williams Jived in Haverfordwest. P.C. Eynon corroborated P.O. Williams's statement, but said that the defendant told him and the other witness that one of the men was his brother-in-law, and not his brother, as had been deposed to. Their Worships determined upon convicting the defen- dant, but were unable to agree as to the amount of the fine to be imposed upon him. Mr Harford and Mr Phelps wished to inflict a fi-ne of 5s, while Mr Jones and Mr Davies thought the offence would be met by a fine of 2s 6d. Mr Harford thought they ought to make the de- fendant pay five shillings, because he had stated to the policeman that his brother-in-law lived in Haverford- west, which was not true; and Mr Phelps agreed to that amount because it had been imposed in a similar case. Mr Davies thought a fine of half-a-crown would be quite sufficient, as it was the defendant's first offence; and with this view Mr Jones concurred. Mr Jones also stated that he believed that the defendant had told the truth in the affair, and thought it probable that the policeman had made a mistake in his version of what occurred between him and, the defendant. Mr Harford: I think the flne ougbt to be 5s, but let me see, I will come down to 3* 9i. Mr O. E. Davies: I will not go beyond 2s 6id. Mr Phelps: I won't agree to less than 5s. Mr Jones: I am for half-a-crown: the defendant has never been here before. Mr Davies: Then the case must be dismissed. The Clerk There can only be an adjournment: there must be an adjournment till next week, to have another magistrate to hear the case. The defendant: I was never before a Bench of magis- trates till now, and rather than come again. I will pay a fine of 5s. r 1 Mr Davies Are you prepared to pay a fine of 5s? Defendant: Yes, air, rather than come here again. Mr Davies: It is all very well, if you wish to pay it. Defendant: I'll pay it, air. The defendant then agreed to pay a fine of 5s: a fine of that amount, with costs, was accordingly ordered to be entered against him. RE-OPENING OF HAYSCASTLE CHURCH. On Wednesday last, October the 7th, according to an advertisement which appeared in the last number of our journal, the Parish Church of Hayscastle was formally re-opened, after repairs and restoration. Never was ex- penditure more required than in this instance, as the church was previously in a most deplorable condition. It has now been put into a decent and comfortable state, and so far suitable for its sacred purpose but were three additional lights—according to the original plan-pro- vided, it would be still more so: and it is hoped that the liberality of the public, and especially of those connected with the parish by ties of property, may eaable the pro. moters yet to carry out the design. There were morning and afternoon services. The Service in the morning was read by the Curate, and ap- propriate and impressive sermons were preached by the ?eu* &$• A* £ hil'PPs< of Piston Castle, and the Rev. John Williams, Rector of Dinas, In the afternoon as it Sas a" occasional service, the Litany was read by the Rev. William Meyler, Rector of St. Lawrence, and the sermons were preached by the Rev. John Jones, Vicar of Nevern, and the Rev; LI. L. Thomas, Rector of Newport. In addition to the above-named clergymen, we observed present also the Rev. Canon Richardson, R.D., Saint David's, the Rev. William Rowlands, Vicar of Fishguard the Rev. Jacob Hughes, Vicar of Llanrian, and the Rev'. T. Jenkins, of Trefgarn. The attendance, considering the very unpropitious state of the weather, was very good, and the truthful and eloquent discourses were listened to with rapt attention; and it is hoped that God's blessing accompanied the preachings of his own blessed Word. 1. The collections wero not such as would have been expected in such a locality. SHOCKS OF THE EARTHQUAKE IN WALES. Between the hours of three and four o'clock a.m, on Tuesday last, severe shocks of an earthquake were felt throughout Great Britain. HAVERFORDWEST. -The shock of earthquake was dis. tinctly felt here by several persons residing in different parts of the town. The duration of the shock was about two or three seconds. The atmosphere was perfectly still, but cold and, frosty. The 'shaking' was felt With greater distinctness in St. Martin's than 10 other parts of the town, where it imparted to a bed occupied by one person a rocking undulatory motion. TKNEY.—The shock of the earthquake was slightly felt by many persons, several ladies being muoh alarmed by CALDY.—Here also the earthquake was noticed. al8o"ffiU»^F°°J'A 8,ight shock of earthquake was Some time Tuesday last, at about 3 p.m. was observed ?^ 1" ^°rnJDg a re^arkable appearance three or four From a base extending some immense piece* nf 10 d'rection of Amroth Cattle, an boldinrearth1n l,Wf ter^of a dark bro™ colour (as if water of iteadily advanced to the fine" rorm to^rtTthe Monk- j Stone, and from thence some miles to sea, whea wef t ceased to observe it. Some friends in amusing them- selves with fishing were not a little startled by the strange sight. When the coloured water overtook the boat they found that the point of division between the colouring was maintained throughout the depth of the water; the boat was violently pitched about and the water thrown completely over it. Either side of the line of contact was perfectly calm, and the water kept up a lashing noise something like what would be made by an immense school' of mackerel. It was observed first at about 11 a.m. PEMBROKE.—A slight shock of an earthquake was felt in this town. A captain of a ship that arrived on Tuesday, stated that about 3 a.m when about twenty miles from land, he felt as if his ship had run against a rock; but,, fortunately, he found it was only a convulsion of the earth. LLANELLy.-Many persons were aroused from their beds between three and four in the morning by the sudden plunging about of household furniture, glasses, &c., some of them attributing the noise to burglars entering their bouses. SWANSEA.—Rumbling noises, similar to the booming of cannon, were distinctly heard in Swansea and its vicinity. Many of the inhabitants of the Mumbles left their beds in great excitement, anticipating a similar fate which unhappily befell the town of Manilla of late. The vibration around the Mumble Head lasted several minutes, and the rumbling noises increased the terror of the awakened villagers. The foundations of several houses shook perceptibly, and people awoke from their slumbers in dread of some coming catastrophe. In Grove Place, en the Burrows, in Bellevue Street, and throughout Swansea and Sketty, and all along the sea coast, numbers of individuals testify to the noises which the vibrations of the earthquake induced. NEATH.-Several parties were awakened from their slumber, and walked out of their houses, expecting every moment that the roofs were about to fall in. About ten years ago we had a shock of an earthquake. CARDIFF.—A severe shock of an earthquake was felt in different parts of this town, and Newport, about 3 a.m. MERTHYR-TYDVIL.-A slight motion of the earth was felt in this town about 3 a.m., having resembled the slight shock of an earthquake. It-. HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Wed- nesday, before the Mayor, H. P. Goode, Esq., Dr. Rowe, Thomas Rowlands, Esq., and S. Harford, Esq. ASSAULT. John Davies, toll-collector, was charged with assaulting Moses Eynon, a dealer in fruit. The complainant deposed that on last cattle fair-day, the defendant applied to him for toll at the bottom of MarketStreet. He had paid him in the fair, and declined to pay toll the second time. The defendant then abused him, and struck him in the face with his clenched fist. lIe also struck him on the knuckles. In cross-examination, the complainant said he lifted his stick up to defend himself after he was struck, but he did not strike the defendant with it. Warren John, of City Road, deposed that he worked with Mr Perkins, of Market Street, and that hearing a row at the corner of the street, he went there. He heard the defendant abuse the complainant; he told him that if he did not hold his tongue, he would hit his d- eyes out,' and would blind him in two minutes.' He struck him on the forehead, when the complainant raised his stick. The defendant struck the complainant twice. George Morris, of Saint Thomas Green, gave similar testimony. The defendant denied that he struck the complainant. The complainant refused to pay him the toll, and flourished d large stick over his head. John Williams, of Market Street, deposed that he wit- nessed the whole of the row, ani stated positively that the defendant never struck the complainant. Their Worships considered the case proved, and fined the defendant Is and costs, amounting altogether to £ 1 Is 6d, DRUNKENNESS AND RIOTOUS CONDUCT. Thomas Argus atid Charles Argus, two labourers, were charged with drunkenness and riotous conduct, and re- fusing to leave the Angel Inn, Saint Martin's. Supt. Cecil deposed that he was sent for to the Angel Inn, in Saint Martin's, on last Saturday evening. The defendants were fighting with their brother, William Argus. He had some difficuty in separating the com- batants. Mr Harford asked whether the defendants had not been brought before the magistrates on a previous occasion charged with the same offence? The Clerk stated that the defendants' names had been on his book several times, and that they had not paid the last account against them. Their Worships fined them £1 and costs, and ordered them, in default of immediate payment, to be imprisoned in the House of Correction for one month. The defen- dants not being prepared with the money, were com- mitted to prison. Joseph Powell, A labourer, living at Ruther Lane, was charged with refusing to leave the Royal Oak Inn, when requested to do so by the landlord. The defendant did not appear. Supt. Cecil stated that the defendant was very drunk, and quarrelled with the landlord of the house, who bad ordered him to leave the premises. He (Mr Cecil) ordered him to do so, and was obliged to remove him by force. The defendant, however, did not resist when he laid hold of him to put him out. The defendant sent a boy to him that morning to tell him that he was too ill to attend, and asked time to be allowed to pay any penalty the magistrates should impose upon him. Their Worships fined the defendant 2s 6d and costs and in default of payment in a fortnight to be imprisoned for fourteen days. r ASSAULT. Richard Richards, of Slade Lane, was charged with assaulting Richard Price, at Saint Thomas Greén, on Portfield Fair-day. The complainant stated that be was going through the fair when he was met by the defendant, who seized him by the collar, and wanted him to go to Saint Thomas Churchyard to fight him. He got away from him, but he afterwards met him, when he stripped off his clothes, and struck him in the face, The defendant's friends also set on him, and beat him* John Rees, of Coiby Scott, deposed that he saw the defendant stripping to fight the complainant, and he endeavoured to persuade him not to fight. He, however, went up to the complainant, and slapping him with one hand in the face, seized him round the neck, and struck him In. the face, Mr Harford: That is what tbey call ebbing,' isn't Ilt:?, Dr; Rowe No, that Is what they call 'having him in chancery.' (Laughter.) The witness proceeded to say that the complainant had, ao (aIr play, as the defendant's friends also struck him. Mr Philpin, of Merryborough, came up, and dealt one of them a blow, which sent him to the ground. The defendant stated that the complainant struck him with a cane in the first place. The complainant replied that he had no case, and the witness Rees corroborated his statement. The defendant, on his behalf, called upon Thomas Phillips, of the Old Bridge, who declined to give evidence, stating that he knew nothing about the affair. The Mayor: Richards,—It is clear that you committed a violent assault upon the complainant, and I may tell you thaMhe Bench are determined to put down anything of this sort in fairs for the future. All these fights are got up from a bad feeling towards the country boys, who must not be maltreated in this way. As they are visitors to the town, they ought to be treated with the best feeling —— Defendant: I am not a town boy. The Mayor: I don't know about that, but you ai'e a1 lad given to this sort of thing. I know that, but I did' not mention it, because it was not brought up. Mr Rowlands: The country boys corne for recreation, and they ought to be better treated. Mr Harford: And whether it is pleasure or business, they, have a right to be protected, The Mayor: The Bench Bna you .el ana costs, and if' you don't pay it In a fortnight, you will bbN imprisoned for six weeks with hard labour. DRUNKENNESS AND RIOTOUS CONDUCT. M William Lewis,, Ql Crundale,, was charged with lbeing drunk at the Three Crowns Inn, in High Street, and with refusing to leave when requested to do so. The defendant did not appear P.C. Harries deposed that the defendant was ordered to leave the house, but would not go. He wanted beer, and ubed very bad language to Mr Evans, the landlord, who refused to give him beer, and asked him (witness) to put him out. The defendant was fined £1 and costs, 10s; and in default of payment, to be imprisoned for six weeks. REFUSING TO ADMIT THE POLICE. Mrs Gregson, landlady of the Dragon Inn, In Hill Street, was charged with refusing to admit Police Con- stable Morse on the 27th of September. P.C. Morse stated that he knocked at the door of the Dragon Inn between twelve and one o'clock on the night of the 27th ult. Some one inside asked Who is there r He replied Police,' when the person said that it was not the police, and refused to open the door. He asked for admittance four times, and at length left, saying that he would report the house. He walked up to the corner of the premises, when the door was opened and three men came out. He heard voices, and suspected that there were persons inside. The defendant said that she was m the cellar at the time Morse was at the door; and the setvant refused to turn him in, because she thought there were persons outside wanting beer. When she understood that Morse was at the door, she opened it, and called to him to come into the house. The persons she turned out were respectable men, who would have left before but for some parties outside who wanted admission. Their Worships said that the defendant was liable for her servant's act, and fined her 5s. and costs. POCKET-PICKING AT PORTFIELD PAIR. William James, a notorious pick pocket, was charged with being a reputed thief, and frequenting the Fair on Monday, the 5th inst., with intent to commit a felony. Thomas Philpin, a mason, and formerly a police con- stable in the Haverfordwest Police Force, deposed that on Monday afternoon about three o'clock he was in the fair: he had received information that a man of the pri- soner's description was there as a pick-pocket. He kept a watch on the prisoner, and saw him attempt to pick the pocket of a woman, but her. dress being folded up he was unable to do so. He then took him into custody. Supt. Cecil stated that the prisoner had been previously convicted for picking pockets, for which he had a short term of imprisonment, and four years at the Isle of Wight Reformatory. He returned home at the expiration of that period, and he (Mr Cecil) apprehended him picking pockets in Aberavon Market, for which he was sentenced to four years penal servitude. The prisoner told him that he returned home about 16 months ago, and that he had been given his liberty nine months before the expiration of his sentence for good conduct. The prisoner denied that he bad attempted to pick aR1 person's pocket. Their Worships sentenced him to three months' im. prisonment with hard labour. Thomas Davies, alias Wrexham Tom,' a character well known to the police, was charged with picking the pocket of Mary Thomas of Hoaten, of a pocket-handkerchief, containing 9id, at Portfield hiring fair. Mary Thomas deposed: I live with Mr Davies, of Little Hoaten, in the parish of St. Ishmaels. I was at Portfield Hiring fair on the 5th instant, and had in my pocket a silver 6d, three penny pieces, and a halfpenny. The money was tied up in my handkerchief. I brought Is to fair, but I had spent 2,jd of it. In the fair MrPhilpin took me by the arm, and asked me if I had lost anything. I put my hand in my pocket, and found that my money and handkerchief were gone. The handkerchief produced is mine. Thomas Philpin: I was in the fair last Monday in plain clothes. I noticed the prisoner about noon: his hands were in his coat pockets. I observed his eyes were watching the females' dresses as they passed by, and I suspected he was a pickpooket. He moved up to the place where the prosecutrix and others were standing, keeping his hands in his coat pockets. I gave him sufficient time as I thought to do the job, and ti*n went towards them. I saw the pocket of the prosecutrix pulled partly out. I caught the prisoner by th6 arm, and at that time his hand was thrust through a hole in his coat pocket into his trousers pocket—[The coat pockets of the prisoner were here examined, and in each there was a hole sufficiently large for him to put his hands through into his trousers pockets.]—At the same time I told the prosecutrix to search her pocket, and tell me if she had lost anything. She said she had lost her money. The prisoner then pulled his hand out of his left trousers pocket and let the handkerchief and money produced fall to the ground. I then took him into custody, and handed him over to P.C. Harries. The handkerchief contained 9td. The prisoner, who declined to say anything, was com- mitted for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. The prisoner was then charged with picking the pocket of Sarah Rowlands, a servant in the employ of Miss Hughes, of Uzmaston, of the sum of 18s 6d and a pocket- handkerchief. The prosecutrix deposed: I was at the Hiring Fair on Monday the 5th inst. I had in my pocket 18a 6d, com- posed of seven halfcrowns, and a shilling. The -money was tied up in a handkerchief belonging to my young mistress Miss Georgiana Hughes, which I had taken by mistake. I missed the money and handkerchief at about half-past three. The handkerchief produced is the one I lost. P.C. Harries deposed: I searched the prisoner between 12 and one o'clock. I found 18s in his left trousers pocket, and a handkerchief marked I G. V. Hughes.' rhere were seven half-crowns, a sixpence, and an Americad coin, a cent. He told me that he brought the money anff the handkerchief to town with him. The prisoner was also committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions on this charge. Other articles, amongst which was a handkerchief con* taining a small quantity of groats, were found on the prisoner. The police have endeavoured to find an owner for them, but their efforts hitherto have not been attended with success. THE SALMON FISHERY ACT. John Ellis, fisherman, of Barn-street, was charged with having unclean salmon in his possession. In reply to the charge. The defendant said: 1 am ignorant and innocent of the ibarge, I was not aware that the law was altered: in Cardigan the time used to be open till the last of October- P.C. Morse: Between three and four o'clock last Satur- 3ay afternoon, I was at the Fishmarket, and found « salmon lying in the defendant's cart. I asked him where tie had it, and he said he did not know. I asked him a second and third time, when he said that I perhaps he tiad it from a man in Cardigan.' I took possession of it* and the defendant afterwards oame to the Police Station* ind wanted to have it back, saying he would give fife shillings for it, if nothing more would be said about the matter. Superintendent Cecil said he asked the defendant where he got it, and he declined to tell. Mr Harford: How long have you been selling fish? Defendant: Above 40 years. The Clerk: The 14th section of the Salmon Fisheries Act states:—'No person shall do any of the following things; that is to say, (1) Wilfully take any unclean of unseasonable salmon, (2) buy, sell, or expose for sale, or have in his possession, any unclean or unseasonable salmon, or any part thereof: and any person acting, its contravention of .his seotion shall incur the following penalties; that is to say, (1) He shall forfeit any dsB taken, bought, sold, or exposed for sale, or in session; (2) He shall incur a penalty not exceeding Pounds in respect! of each fish taken, sold, pr exposed 9ale, Or in his possession.' You will now understand law, ind knew that you must not act in the same again. You are brought up under another section by which you are liable to a fine of £ 2. The seetion states- —'No person shill buy, sell, or expose for sale, or baT in his pt&ses&iph fbr saie. 'any salmon between the day of September and the second day of Eebruary j?1' lowing; and any pereon acting in. contravention of tn| act shall forfeit any fish so bought, sold, or exposed sale, or in his possession for sale, and shall incur apenft11" not exceeding Two Pottnds for each such fisb.' ,a Their Worships fined the defendant 10s. tofl 6s. COBW* and in default of payment, ordered a distress to ISSue. ALLEGED NUISANCE'IN" PR"ENT>EIEGAST. 1 Mr Thomas Boweh, tailor, <W Prendergast, stated he had a matter to bring before the Bench: it reJ. a nuisance in front of his house in Frenderg « and he wished their Worships to take some step remove it.. » th0 The Clerk asked what was the description oi Buiadnce he complained of. Mr Bowen: The ntiisance runs down in front oi ti0ttS6. npefl Mr Superintendent Cecil": It runs down in toe r channel- .laAnce* *Ttrfcr eierft'V fhen it must be altered, if it is a n"iannce. Mr Superintendent Cecil; It is a very great nu«» The Clerk: Then you ought to proceed in the oa Mr Cecil: I made a report on the matter to Commissioners.

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RESTORATION OF SAINT DAVID'S CATHEDRAL. WE announced in our last impression that measures are about to be taken by the Dean and Chapter of St. David's for the restoration of our ancient cathedral, and that a public meeting in furtherance of this object would be held at Carmarthen, on Tuesday, the 27th inst, under the Presidency of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese. Since our last publication, an alteration has been made in the arrangements, and it has been determined to hold the meeting on Wednesday, the 28th inst, and not on the 27th as previously announced. The co-operation of the laity as well as the clergy of the diocese is earnestly invited, and we have no doubt that there will be a nume- rous attendance on the occasion. The great work will be commenced under the superin- tendence of Mr Gilbert Scott, R.A., who, in an elaborate and interesting report on the state of the fabric, presented last year to the Dean and Chapter, recommends its restora- tion in keeping with the original design, which he estimates may be done at a cost of from JE27,500 to £30,000, 1 according to the mode of ^carrying out certain parts of the work which have been left open to consideration.'